kem_engr
12-09-2006, 01:35 AM
Muhurtha (Electional Astrology) is a branch of Indian Astrology dealing with
fixing of 'auspicious moments of time' for conducting important and
sacred ceremonies. One can find Indians referring a 'Panchang' or
consulting an astrologer for a 'muhurat' when they either want to conduct
an important ceremony like marriage, 'upanayan' (thread ceremony for
'Brahmins'),'gruha pravesh' (house warming) etc. or when they would like
to embark upon an important work. Even politicians and government
departments would consult their pet astrologer and fix a muhurtha for
oath-taking or inauguration ceremonies!
Astrology has a necessary relation with time. It deals with the effects
of planetary motions including the sun and the moon. Its basic tenet is
the confirmed scientific fact of the effects of radiation on all
terrestrial phenomena. That the Hindus discovered it ages before is a
testimony to the intelligence and accomplishments of that generation.
The effect of sun's rays on biological activity and those of the moon
on psychological processes is well-established. Agricultural activities
like planting, cultivation, growth, maturity and harvest are all dependent upon
seasonal changes and solar radiation.
What is muhurtha? Why is it important? This can be better understood
with regard to its role in astrology. General horoscopy deals
with predictions about a native with regard to the time he or she was
born. It is static, fixed and beyond one's control or determination.
On the other hand, muhurtha is dynamic. One can choose the most suitable
or auspicious times at different stages of life where there are
chances of changes in one's destiny. Thus a marriage performed on a
particular day may change the course of one's life. This is not
superstition. A marriage taking place at an inauspicious time can lead
to disastrous consequences or divorce or life-long agony. According
to the late Dr.B.V.Raman, the greatest Indian astrologer of the modern
age, "While horoscopy prescribes, muhurtha remedies". Muhurtha is
prescriptive as well as preventive. The deficiencies noticed in a natal
chart can be overcome with the proper application of muhurtha. Thus
a child diagnosed (astrologically) as weak in education can be initiated
into alphabet learning or first sent to school at an auspicious moment.
Muhurtha, essentially means two 'ghatis' or forty-eight minutes. The
essential elements comprise 'tithi'(lunar day),'vara'(weekday),'nakshatra'
(constellation),'yoga'(joint motion of sun and moon amounting to
multiples of 800 angular minutes) and 'karana'(half a lunar day). These
five elements collectively are called 'panchang', that is, 'five limbs'.
In considering 'tithi', generally the 4th,6th,8th,12th,14th,full moon('pournami')
and new moon ('amavasya') are avoided. In some parts of South India,
New Moon day is believed to be auspicious. In regard to 'vara', in general
Tuesday and Saturday are considered inauspicious though they are valid
for surgical operations. One should note that in Indian Astrology, the weekday
is said to commence from sunrise. Of the twenty-seven 'nakshtras', Bharani
and Krittika are avoided for all works as they are said to be presided
over by Yama, the lord of death. In 'yoga', the 6th,9th,10th,17th and
27th are inauspicious. Of the 'karanas', 'bhadra' is the most unwanted
while 'bava' and 'thaithula' are very auspicious.
After taking into account twenty-one 'mahadoshas'(great evils), the
astrologer suggests good muhurthas attaching great importance to
'lagna' (ascendent or the rising cusp) and position of the moon. The
moon is to be avoided in the 6th,8th and the 12th houses at any cost.
Thus fixing a muhurtha is a time-consuming arduous task for an Indian
astrologer. For normal purposes, people take into account one or
more of 'tithi' or 'nakshatra' or 'chandra bala' or 'tara bala' or
'rahu kalam' or'durmuhurt' or 'thyaja kala'. While in Tamil Nadu, South
India, reliance on 'Rahu Kalam' is very common, in North India, people
follow a similar one called 'choughadia' for routine works. However,
when a muhurta is fixed, the 'panchaka' (five-source energy) should be
strong.
While in Tamil Nadu, South India, reliance on 'Rahu Kalam' is very common, in North India, people
follow a similar one called 'choughadia' for routine works. However,
when a muhurta is fixed, the 'panchaka' (five-source energy) should be
strong.
Get ready muhurtas or auspicious moments at :
http://www.geocities.com/ugh_club/muhurta
fixing of 'auspicious moments of time' for conducting important and
sacred ceremonies. One can find Indians referring a 'Panchang' or
consulting an astrologer for a 'muhurat' when they either want to conduct
an important ceremony like marriage, 'upanayan' (thread ceremony for
'Brahmins'),'gruha pravesh' (house warming) etc. or when they would like
to embark upon an important work. Even politicians and government
departments would consult their pet astrologer and fix a muhurtha for
oath-taking or inauguration ceremonies!
Astrology has a necessary relation with time. It deals with the effects
of planetary motions including the sun and the moon. Its basic tenet is
the confirmed scientific fact of the effects of radiation on all
terrestrial phenomena. That the Hindus discovered it ages before is a
testimony to the intelligence and accomplishments of that generation.
The effect of sun's rays on biological activity and those of the moon
on psychological processes is well-established. Agricultural activities
like planting, cultivation, growth, maturity and harvest are all dependent upon
seasonal changes and solar radiation.
What is muhurtha? Why is it important? This can be better understood
with regard to its role in astrology. General horoscopy deals
with predictions about a native with regard to the time he or she was
born. It is static, fixed and beyond one's control or determination.
On the other hand, muhurtha is dynamic. One can choose the most suitable
or auspicious times at different stages of life where there are
chances of changes in one's destiny. Thus a marriage performed on a
particular day may change the course of one's life. This is not
superstition. A marriage taking place at an inauspicious time can lead
to disastrous consequences or divorce or life-long agony. According
to the late Dr.B.V.Raman, the greatest Indian astrologer of the modern
age, "While horoscopy prescribes, muhurtha remedies". Muhurtha is
prescriptive as well as preventive. The deficiencies noticed in a natal
chart can be overcome with the proper application of muhurtha. Thus
a child diagnosed (astrologically) as weak in education can be initiated
into alphabet learning or first sent to school at an auspicious moment.
Muhurtha, essentially means two 'ghatis' or forty-eight minutes. The
essential elements comprise 'tithi'(lunar day),'vara'(weekday),'nakshatra'
(constellation),'yoga'(joint motion of sun and moon amounting to
multiples of 800 angular minutes) and 'karana'(half a lunar day). These
five elements collectively are called 'panchang', that is, 'five limbs'.
In considering 'tithi', generally the 4th,6th,8th,12th,14th,full moon('pournami')
and new moon ('amavasya') are avoided. In some parts of South India,
New Moon day is believed to be auspicious. In regard to 'vara', in general
Tuesday and Saturday are considered inauspicious though they are valid
for surgical operations. One should note that in Indian Astrology, the weekday
is said to commence from sunrise. Of the twenty-seven 'nakshtras', Bharani
and Krittika are avoided for all works as they are said to be presided
over by Yama, the lord of death. In 'yoga', the 6th,9th,10th,17th and
27th are inauspicious. Of the 'karanas', 'bhadra' is the most unwanted
while 'bava' and 'thaithula' are very auspicious.
After taking into account twenty-one 'mahadoshas'(great evils), the
astrologer suggests good muhurthas attaching great importance to
'lagna' (ascendent or the rising cusp) and position of the moon. The
moon is to be avoided in the 6th,8th and the 12th houses at any cost.
Thus fixing a muhurtha is a time-consuming arduous task for an Indian
astrologer. For normal purposes, people take into account one or
more of 'tithi' or 'nakshatra' or 'chandra bala' or 'tara bala' or
'rahu kalam' or'durmuhurt' or 'thyaja kala'. While in Tamil Nadu, South
India, reliance on 'Rahu Kalam' is very common, in North India, people
follow a similar one called 'choughadia' for routine works. However,
when a muhurta is fixed, the 'panchaka' (five-source energy) should be
strong.
While in Tamil Nadu, South India, reliance on 'Rahu Kalam' is very common, in North India, people
follow a similar one called 'choughadia' for routine works. However,
when a muhurta is fixed, the 'panchaka' (five-source energy) should be
strong.
Get ready muhurtas or auspicious moments at :
http://www.geocities.com/ugh_club/muhurta