The Best Time to Visit a Temple
A Temple Darshan should not merely be viewed as a visit to a Sacred Space; rather, it is an opportunity for an individual to Grow Spiritually and create Inner Peace & Strength while also Achieving Clarity of Thought. Timing can greatly enhance the Spiritual Benefits one receives from a Temple Darshan experience. For many Hindus, the timing of when they perform their Temple Darshan is just as important to receiving maximum Spiritual Benefits as the Temple itself, i.e. performing one’s Temple Darshan at a designated time will result in higher Spiritual Benefits than performing one’s Temple Darshan at another time. Generally speaking, Hindus recognize Brahma Muhurta (the time for Temple Darshan primarily) as a Prime Time, Early Morning (Between approximately 4:00 am & 6:00 am). The reasons that Hindus believe that Brahma Muhurta is the ideal time for Temple Darshan are: calmness of mind, conducive atmosphere for meditating, and more Energy (spiritual) than any other time during the Day. Visiting a temple at this time will Increase Concentration, create an Increased Awareness of Self and Balance Emotionally. Visiting temples with additional ceremony (Abhishekam, Usha-Pooja, Deepa-Radhana) will Enhance the Total Sense of Spiritual Benefits.
How Planets Affect Career, Marriage & Wealth
In astrology, the planetary positions in an individual’s natal chart directly influence several aspects of their lives, including their profession, marriage and wealth. The Sun, Saturn, Mercury and Mars are primarily responsible for guiding an individual’s career path; the Sun is associated with leadership and positions of authority (government), while Saturn is associated with discipline, hard work, success and long-term growth in the person’s career. Through diligence and labour, Saturn brings reward and success in one’s professional life. Mercury governs one’s intelligence, communication abilities, business acumen and analytical skills, making it a significant influence in an individual’s career choices, particularly in areas related to commerce, technology, writing, education, etc. Mars brings energy, ambition, competitive spirit and courage to those who work in fields including: engineering, defence, sports, entrepreneurship, etc. The strength and placement of these four planets in an individual’s natal chart can indicate the degree of stability, recognition and advancement that is likely to occur in that individual’s career.
The planets Venus, Moon, Jupiter and Mars primarily influence relationships and marriage. Venus governs love, beauty and harmony, as well as attractive qualities, and it also plays a key role in one’s romantic compatibility and overall happiness in marriage. The Moon governs an individual’s emotions and provides mental stability and balance, which affects the understanding and emotional bond between two partners. Jupiter represents an individual’s ideals and philosophy as well as blessings. Jupiter also provides the stability, respect and longevity necessary for successful marriages, particularly in traditional or family-oriented marriages. Planets that are imbalanced, such as Mars, can cause conflict and impatience in a marriage; balanced Mars energy supports a healthy and happy partnership.
Vedic Astrology: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
(Jyotiṣa – “Science of Light” – is Vedic Astrology.) Jyotiṣa is an ancient holistic practice that still has much relevance today. Jyotiṣa originated from the Vedas (the ancient Hindu scriptures) and its practitioners believe the celestial bodies above us have an influence over human behavior, experiences and spiritual growth respectively through their positions and movements in the sky. While most predictive tools take a very future-oriented perspective, Vedic Astrology and the astrologers are concerned with assisting individuals with understanding their karmic cycles, life purpose and true inner selves. An individual’s Janma Kundali – their birth chart – can reveal to astrologers how their respective strengths and weaknesses and opportunities will develop throughout the various periods (Dashas) of their life.
The fast pace of change in our society makes it increasingly important for individuals to gain greater awareness of themselves and their choices as well as the methods they utilize in forming those decisions. The information provided through an individual’s birth chart may assist in providing clarity with respect to all areas of their lives from career, health, financial matters, personal development, etc. Each individual will experience periods (Dashas) within their lifetime that are indicative of the types of changes and/or events that will occur in their lives.
