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30+ Names That Mean Eclipse: Unique and Beautiful Options for Your Baby – Impeccable Nest

Hindu Mythology - The most prominent and well-known name associated with eclipses in Hinduism is Rahu. In Hindu scriptures, Rahu is described as a powerful demon who is often depicted with a human body and the head of a serpent. He is believed to reside in the sky, constantly seeking revenge against the sun and moon for exposing his true identity during the Samudra Manthan or the churning of the ocean by the gods and demons. According to Hindu belief, Rahu is responsible for causing both solar and lunar eclipses. During these celestial events, it is believed that Rahu swallows the sun or moon, causing temporary darkness on earth. This event is seen as a battle between good and evil, with the gods fighting against Rahu to save the sun and moon from being devoured. Another name commonly associated with eclipses in Hinduism is Grahana, which literally means “seizing” or “grasping.” It is derived from the Sanskrit word “Graha,” meaning planet or celesti

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*Pradosh Vrat - Kalyansundara Murti* Today, 2nd February 2019 is stated as auspicious for the observance of Pradosh Vrat or Shani Pradosh Vrat to propitiate Lord Shiva. Kalyana in Sanskrit means wedding and Sundara means beautiful. In this form, Lord Shiva is depicted as a young person adorned with four arms and lined by Goddess Parvati, with two hands, in her wedding attire. The couple is depicted amidst all the deities, including Lord Vishnu and his consorts Goddess Lakshmi and Bhudevi. Lord Brahma is the priest performing the Hindu marriage rituals called Panigrahana, where Pani means the hand and Grahana means taking or accepting. This is the ceremony where the groom accepts the hand of the bride and also willingly accepts their union. Lord Shiva in the form of Kalyanasundara is generally not worshipped. This murti is all the more a sign of celebration and is present at the times of wedding. It is believed that unmarried girls pray to this form of Shiva in order to get married soon. ☺#MIC✔ツ (at Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtX4dTWFjF4NcZgCkpaM2R540wVAq6lx0pu_A40/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15hqke4a2y1vr

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THE EMERGENCE OF ASTROLOGY by Anushka Singhal.

New Delhi By Anushka Singhal ( Views expressed are of the author only ) Have we ever given a thought as to why astrology is so important in our life? Before proceeding further, I want to start this article with the origin of this divine, vast, interesting antediluvian subject known as ASTROLOGY. ORIGIN OF ASTROLOGY Maharishi Parashara is the source of all astrological knowledge bequeathed to the mankind. He himself states – “The knowledge of Astrology emanated from Lord Brahma, the creator, who gave it to Narada Muni, in turn, gave this knowledge to Shaunaka and other Rishis. Maharishi Parashara admits to have acquired the knowledge from these Rishi. Modestly he states to his disciple, Rishi Maitreya, that whatever he could retain out of the wisdom showered upon him, the same knowledge, now, he imparts to the capable disciple in the very form.” Maharishi Parashara taught Astrology to his disciple Maitreya Rishi in the form of Question & Answer. A little detail is given about both the Personalities.

Astrology – Also known as Jyotisha Astrology is derived from two words Aster stands for stars and Logo stands for language, language of stars. It is commonly called the shastra which tells us the fact about the planet. “JYOTISHAM SURYADI GRAHANA BODHAKAM SHASTRAM”, very common saying means people to know about Sun and other planets and understand them. It is a science of time that records the life and its reaction to planet radiation. In other words, Astrology is the study that helps a man to know about himself and evaluate the life. It relates us to the family, inform about the past, future life, shows direction. It answers all the queries of man. Astrology is one of the most ancient science that gives magnificent result still remains a mystery to the lack of knowledge. It is a sea of knowledge which continues with a soul with ongoing births. HISTORY OF ASTROLOGY Astrology is the most ancient subject which connects us to our roots. The history of astrology can be divided into following – Vedic Period – 23,927 BC – 8350 BC Astrology is the part of Veda, it took thousands of years to study and observation before the ‘Rishis’ and sages formulate various shlokas and sooktas. Astrological sholkas of this period – • Rig Veda – 36 shlokas • Yajur Veda – 49 shlokas • Atharva Veda – 162 shlokas The Puranic Period (8350 BC – 3000 BC) This period gave shape to astrology, this is the reason why we call today’s astrology as Hindu Astrology. This period where of 18 Pravartka, the sages who further imporved astrological knowledge and spread it. They wrote – • Siddhanta – Astronomy and Mathematical Astrology • Hora – Jataka or Natal Horoscope • Samhita – Mundane, Meteorological, etc Astrology was during Ramayana and in Mahabharata. The Parashari Period (3000 BC – 57 BC) Maharishi Parashra has been considered as the foremost astrologer for the Kali Yuga commences in 3102 BC, his work BRIHAT PARASHARA HORA SHASTRA is the backbone of Vedic Astrology. Also note other notable astrologer of this period Jaimini, Garga, Satyacharya and many others. The Varahamihiric Period ( 57 BC – 19 AD) He was the court astrologer of Vikramaditiya who came in power in 57 BC, Varamihira Brihata Jataka is the second forming the basic of teaching. Our records improve and become more reliable from 8th century onwards. There are other noteable astrologers in this era. The Present Period Astrology was used in the Mughal period (1526 – 1707), influences of astrology on the Mughal kings from Babur to Aurangazeb which was the period of nearly two centuries. Till now it is being followed by great astrologers, currently Shri K N Roa imparts astrological knowledge to different groups nearly two decades. ASTROLOGY IN OTHER CIVILIZATION • Sumerian {5000 BC – 2000 BC} Lunar Calendars, Knowledge of Constellations • Babilonia {3000 BC – 1000 BC} • Assyrians {1690 BC – 60 BC} • Greek {1500 BC – 200 AD} Totally influenced by Sumerian who extensively borrowed from Vedic and Babylonian. My next article will cover about what is Jyotisha? Planets, Signs and Constellation.

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