Rahu Mantras and Remedies

According to Hindu Mythology Rahu swallows the Sun or the Moon causing eclipses. The story of Rahu is quite interesting. According to the Puranas, Swarbhanu, the son born to the Asura King Viprasithi and a Queen Sinhika, consumed amrut by disguising himself as a God and sitting in between Sun and Moon. Once Mohini (a Lord Vishnu avatar as female) who was distributing the holy nectar of immortality noticed the mistake Sharbhanu was assaulted with the ladle resulting which his head separating from the rest of the body. As he had already consumed amrut he did not die. Swarbhanu pleaded to Vishnu for moksha and accordingly a serpants body was fitted to his face which we call Rahu and the serpants head with his body became Ketu. Rahu is normally depicted as a dragon head with no body riding a chariot drawn by eight black horses. Though not a Planet Rahu is counted as one of the navagrahas. Rahu is considered as a malefic and its effects are equated with that of Shani by Vedic Astrologers.The metal representing Rahu is lead. Its element is air and direction is south-west. Rahu is the ruler of number 4 in Indian numerology. Rahu is also the lord of three nakshatras : Ardra, Swati and Shatabhisha. The dasha of Rahu normally last for 18 years out of which the 6th and 8th years are the most troublesome ones. When the Rahu is afflicted one faces several miseries and obstacles in the way of success and remedies should be done to reduce the ill effects. Some such remedies are

Worshiping Bhairava or lord Shiva. Chanting Rahu Mantras or Stotra Donating Udad dal or coconut on Saturday Fasting on Saturdays Wear An 8 mukhi Rudraksha Bead Wearing Gomedh

Mantras of Rahu "Aum rahave namah" "Aum rang rahave namah aum" "Om dhum ram rahave namah" "Om bhraam bhreem bhraum sah rahave namah" "Om raam rahve namah" "Ardakayam mahaviryam chandraditya vimardanam singhika garba sambootam tam rahum pranamamyaham." Meaning

I offer my obeisances to Rahu who was born from the womb of Simhika and who has only half a body yet possess great power, being able to subdue the Sun and the Moon. These mantras are normally chanted on 108 japa beads and may be recited for 18,000 times within 40 days during night and puja should be performed with blue flowers and sandal wood. One can begin the recitation of the mantra on a Saturday during the bright half of the Moon. Presence of Kali and Durga yantra at the place of recitation may help one in achieving the desired results faster. Rahu Gayatri Mantra AUM Sookdantaya Vidmahe, Ugraroopaya Dhimahi, tanno Rahu Prachodayat. Rahu Shanti Mantra "Om Rahuve Devaye Shaantim, Rahuve Kripaaye Karoti, Rahuaaye chamaaye abhilaashat, Om Rahuve Namoh Namah. Meaning Rahu Deva, I pray to you. Please forgive my sins and give me your blessings. If Rahu is affecting your life adversely then the above mantra can be chanted 2 times a day to reduce its effects one in the morning before breakfast and one in the evening before dinner.

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The Mantras for Rahu Rahu, the north node, is equated with Saturn the great malefic by Vedic Astrologers. A strong Rahu gives the individual worldly powers and success. In the spiritual realm, Rahu can give psychic powers, but also there may be danger from drugs, and danger from black magic. On the positive side, the influence of Rahu can put us in harmony with collective trends and give popularity, prestige, fame and power. The power of Mantras & Shlokas has been acknowledged since time immemorial. A Mantra can consist of a powerful word or a combination of words and can be used for self realization, for freedom from worries, to fulfill one's desires, to ward off the effects of malefic planets, to bring you success, peace and contentment -- the range is truly vast. You can choose for yourself. The following is the special name (nama) mantra for the Rahu as preceded by it's Shakti or power mantra. It can be used to connect with the planetary deity and to energize all the higher powers of the Rahu. "Om Dhum Ram Rahave Namah" The word 'Dhum' in above mantra denotes Dhavana Shakti, the power of obscuring, hiding, protecting and preparing. The following mantras are also considered very good for Rahu. You may opt to recite one of the following mantra if you find it comparatively easy to remember. "Om bhraam bhreem bhraum sah rahave namah" "Om raam rahve namah" The mantras are chanted on japa beads of 108 beads per string. They are similar to rosaries. The Rahu's mantra may be recited for 18,000 times within 40 days during night and puja performed with blue flowers and sandal wood. begin recitation on a Saturday during the bright half of the Moon. presence of 'Kali and Durga yantra' at the place of recitation may help you in achieving the desired results faster. Gayatri Mantra for Rahu: "Om Sookdantaya vidmahe, Ugraroopaya dhimahi, tanno Rahu prachodayat" This Gayatri mantra consists of three parts. The first is the chants to the Rahu. The second is the mantra proper. The third is a summary of the mantra's energies. The Gayatri mantra is chanted at sunrise, noon and sunset. At dawn it is called Gayatri, the youthful form of the Goddess, consort of Lord brahma, the creator. It is called Savitri, the mature form, at noon, the consort of Lord Shiva. It is called Sarasvati, the elderly form, at sunset, the consort of Lord Vishnu. You may also opt to chant following puranic mantra for propiating the Rahu (18,000 times). Ardha-kayam mahim-viryam chandraditya-vimardanam simhika-garbha-sambhutam tam rahum pranamamy aham When translated in English, it means: I offer my obeisances to Rahu, born from the womb of Simhika, who has only half a body yet

possesses great power, being able to subdue the Sun and the Moon." Mantras must be chanted or recited with unwavering devotion and motivation. Chanting them as a matter-of-course deprives them of power and is practically useless from the point of view of conscious growth, evolution and effect.

The Rahu Shanti Mantra

Rahu is one of the most influensive factors in a persons life. Once you have noticed that the Rahu has been influencing you, you need to peace it out. To cool your Rahu Effects down, the following Rahu Mantra should be recited Om Rahuve Devaye Shaantim, Rahuve Kripaaye Karoti, Rahuaaye chamaaye abhilaashat, Om Rahuve Namoh Namah.. No need to chant this mantra 18,000 times, just say it two times a day, one in the morning before breakfast and one in the evening before dinner. This mantra literally means Rahu Deva, please forgive me and my sins, give me your blessings, I pray to you Say this mantra with full devotion and feelings towards the Rahu Deva, and after a while, you will find your effect loosening off. MANTRA S AND KAVACHA FOR RAHU IN HINDI
The North Node of chandra (Moon) is called Rahu in Hindu astrology. Rahu is not a material embodiment and is referred to as chaya graha (Shadow planet). Rahu is the northern point where the path of earth around sun cuts the path of chandra. When moon, sun and earth come in the same plane near to rahu the eclipses are caused. Rahu is a malefic and afflicts the planet he is associated with. He is the significator of any sudden event be in an accident or a lottery gain. He indicates secrecy, dissatisfaction, hidden enemies, greed, proficiency in foreign and artificial languages like computer languages. He represents foreign or alien culture, obsessive personality, mass tragedies and mysterious diseases. He causes abortions, rifts in married life th as well as domestic problems. In certain houses in the chart rahu is better for example, in the 6 house. Regular propitiation measures to rahu removes above problems. The possibility of accidents, snake bites, allergy etc., are reduced.

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According to Vedic astrology, Rahu does not own any sign. It is friends with Saturn, Mercury and Venus. It is neutral towards Mars, Jupiter. It is the enemy of Sun and Moon. It is important to note that Rahu is more inimical to Sun as compared to Moon. For Rahu related problems and during the dasa or antardasa of Rahu: 1. Worship lord Bhairava or lord Shiva. 2. Recite the Rahu stotra. 3. Chant Rahu beeja mantra: Om bhram bhreem bhroum sah rahave namah, 18000 times in 40 days. 4. Recite the Kalabhairav asthakam. 5. Donate: Udad dal or coconut on Saturdays. 6. Fasting on Saturdays. 7. Pooja: Bhairav or Shiva or Chandi pooja. 8. Wear An 8 mukhi Rudraksha. 9. One of the most effective remedies for Rahu is recitation of the first chapter of Durga Saptasati.
10. The Mystery of Rahu By gaya sar'nath <aghorabhairav@yahoo.com.au> 11. 12. The Mystery of Rahu a brief out-look. Rahu and Ketu are referred to in the sacred literature as the demons who consumed nectar and became immortal. In almost all books of astrology of India they are referred to but have rarely been praised. It may be because of their mystic nature and a lot of mysterious stories associated with both these planets. Infact it is the greatness of our Vedic sages that they have been able to invent exact points or nodes of moon cutting the earths orbit of sun. The point where the moons north node cuts the earths axis in the zodiac and thus makes a shadow on the zodiac is called Rahu and the South node of the moon is called Ketu. Ironically Rahu, the North Node which is looking towards earth signifies Materialism and Ketu which is in to the Darkness, as it is reversely pointed looks like tail Or symbolically an inward look in to the subconsciousness Or signifies Spirituality as Opposed to Rahu and both nodes are always 180 apart in the 360 12-House divided Zodiac. According to some advanced techniques of modern predictions, a lot of research has been conducted on the Positive effects of Rahu and many

eminent astrologers such as K.N. Rao, Dr. David Frawley and many astro research councils have come out with lots of interesting aspects and significance of Rahu and Ketu in ones horoscope. Rahu as such depending on its placement and strength etc. factors can some times give a tremendous and sudden mystical developments and great Raja Yoga karaka facilitator. Rahu and Ketu play a significant role in giving interests Tantric and Mantra sadhanas and some times to the hight of extreme rebellious ritualistics. According to south Indian Dravidians, Rahu is nothing but Lord Shiva himself. Rahu is pleased when Ma Durga is worshipped. Also there is another esoteric serpent symbolism associated with Rahu and Ketu to Kundalini Shakthi (Energy). The Head being Rahu (Signifying the different cosmic head petals of the Cosmic Snake Sahsrara Chakra or Awakening) and the tail being Ketu (Muladhara Chakra Ganesha or the beginning). No one can ever master astrology but our finer techniques of astrological predictions cannot improve unless we discussed with open mind through presentation our predictions as case studies and more over, the effects and significance of mystery planets like Rahu and Ketu still offer a lot of scope in research, further study and application of principles of predictions. A brief account of what is given about Rahu and Ketu in the sacred literature of India is being outlined here. It is useful to know it because the sacred literature of India contains not merely the account of planets and myths associated with them, but also gives us valuable clues which sharpen our astrological perceptions. The best researches in astrology can be done if we took seriously the stories about these planets, unravelled the mysteries, looked deeper into the stories, found richer astrological content than what is apparent and applied the principles so gleaned to horoscopes before us. Nectar or amrita was churned out of the ocean (the story of Samudra Manthan). Poison too had come out with the nectar. That lethal poison could have destroyed the entire life on the life on the earth. Lord Shiva quaffed it off. He stored it in his neck as a result of which it became blue which is why one of the names of Lord Shiva is Lord Neelakantha. It was decided to distribute the nectar to Gods and strengthen them against their fight with rakshas (demons). Without anyone noticing it at once, Rahu, and Ketu who were demons, joined the gods and partook of that nectar. When Lord Vishnu came to know of it further serving of nectar was not given to Rahu and Ketu. But they had

enough consumed enough nectar to become immortal like gods. The Sun and the Moon had noticed this deceitful act of Rahu and Ketu and complained to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu pierced the abdomen of Rahu and chopped off the head of Ketu. But they did not die as they had become immortal. The Sun and the Moon had reported against Rahu and Ketu to Lord Vishnu. But they had become immortal now. They prayed to the almighty to include them in the galaxy of planets. Their wish was granted. But they harboured ill will towards the sun and the Moon who had reported against them. Note: From this story the relation between the luminaries, Sun and Moon and Rahu and Ketu gives us rich material to work on for our research. ANOTHER VERSION The Skanda Purana story of Rahu is a repetition of the same with one difference. Gods and Demons had decided to churn the ocean to extract nectar. The emphasis is that demons were as much a part of the effort to churn the ocean as gods. When nectar was got, Lord Vishnu decided to give nectar only to gods, not to demons. Rahu came to know of this decision. He assumed the shape of a god and entered the group of gods to drink nectar. Lord Vishnu cut off the head of Rahu.

PRAYER TO RAHU Some Oriental scholars both of India and of the west hardly know that the stotras or Sanskrit hymns, poems, stanzas or poetical compositions give valuable clues, mostly predictive astrological clues about the planets. Here is a very fine, celebrated poem on Rahu with approximate English transliteration and the meaning given below it: Rahurdnava Mantri Cha Simhikachittanandah! Ardhakayah Sada Krodhi Chandraditya Vimardanah!! (1) O! Giver of happiness to Simhika (his mother), minister of demons, half-bodied, Rahu is the tormentor of the Sun and the Moon. Roudro Rudrapriyo Daityah Swarbhanurbhanur Bheetidah! Graharajah Sudhapayi Rakatikshyabhilashuka!! (2)

Terrible looking, devotee of Lord Shiva, king among planets, immortal because he has drunk nectar, Rahu who frightens the sun feels happy when he is worshipped at night. Kaaldrishti Kaalroopa Shri Kantha Hridayaasrayah! Vidhuntudah Saimhikayo Ghorarupo Mahabalah!! (3) His sight is death-inflicting: his looks are Death-like: he resides in the heart of Lord Neelakantha (Lord Shiva): has made the Moon lustreless. The son of Simhika is all powerful. Grahapeedakaro Dranshtri Rakta netro Mahodarah! Panchavimsati Namaani Smritava Rahum Sadanarah!! (4) He who torments planets, has big whiskers, has blood red eyes, beg bellied (hard to satisfy) these are the twenty five names of Rahu. Yeh Pathet Mahati Peeda Tasya Nashyati Kevalam! Arogyam Putramtulam Shriyam Dhanyam Pashumtatha!! (5) He, who recites these names, overcomes his troubles by a mere recitation of these names, gets sons, good health, prosperity, agricultural and cattle, wealth. DadatiRahustasmai Yah Pathet Stotram Uttamam! Satatam Pathet Yastu Jeevat Varsham Shatam Narah!! (6) He who recites this stotras constantly gets his wishes fulfilled and lives up to the age of one hundred years (long age). That is the fruit of reciting this hymn. Note: Please note that it is very difficult to write Sanskrit (The Language of Gods) words in English script. Hence please consult good Devanagari Script books to pronunciate/practice to get exact phonetics chantings and mantra sound vibrations. ."

Rahu ketu report

According to ancient Hindu belief, Rahu is represented as a snake demon that swallows the sun or the moon causing the solar and lunar eclipses, and is visually represented by a demon with no body riding a chariot drawn by eight black horses. Vedic astrology considers Rahu as an asura

or demon and is associated with a tendency to create chaos, confusion, and cruelty. Rahu is often linked to the uncontrolled desire for worldly desire and material gains, without knowledge and understanding. It is considered to be one of the navagrahas (nine planets) in Vedic astrology. The Rahu kala (time of day influence by it) is considered inauspicious. Rahu is usually believed to have a positive effect when related to Ketu, Saturn, Mercury and Venus. Its effects are usually negative when related to the Sun, Moon, Mars, and Jupiter. It is considered as ruler of three nakshatras (lunar mansions): Ardra(Gemini), Svati(Libra) and Shatabhisha(Aquarius). Its element is air, direction is southwest, color is smoky, metal is lead, and its gemstone is honey colored hessonite. Ketu is the descending lunar node and is believed to have a huge significance relating to human entities, and in certain situations may help a person achieve great fame. Ketu is symbolized with a gem or star on his head which represents a mystical light energy. It is often related to a particular incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In an individual, ketu usually signifies a spiritual association and represents wisdom, insight and intelligence. Ketu is the ruler of three lunar mansions : Ashvini(Aries), Magha(Leo) and Mula(Saggitarius). It is associated with the element of earth; color is smoky, metal is lead and gemstone is cat's eye, the associated god is Ganesha. Legend of Rahu Ketu The ancient Hindu scriptures refer to a story that details how the gods and the demons once formed an alliance to produce a nectar or amrit that could give them immortality. According to legend, during the Samudra manthan or the churning of the ocean, the asura Rahu, disguised as a god, sat between the Sun and the Moon in an attempt to procure the nectar. When he was exposed by the Sun and the Moon, Lord Vishnu immediately severed his head from his body, but not before he had already consumed some the nectar and had become immortal. As a result the demon is still said to exist today and its head of is referred to as Rahu and his tail is known as Ketu. This demon is said to seek vengeance on the Sun and Moon whenever they come near, resulting in the solar and lunar eclipse. The celestial journeys of the sun and the moon are projected in the shape of 2 giant ellipses. While suns makes a complete revolution in one year, the path of the moon is completed in about one month. The moon passes the sun at least once in a month as it appears to move much more quickly since it is following a smaller path as it revolves around the earth. The point when the moon passes the sun is called the amavasya or new moon. Usually the moons path passes above or below the sun, but when the moon passes the sun at a point where their paths intersect, it results in the sun or the moon to be hidden from the earths view. This astronomical phenomenon is called as a solar or lunar eclipse. The places of intersection of the sun and moon are referred to as the north and south lunar nodes, or as they are referred to in Vedic Astrology, Rahu and Ketu. In Vedic Astrology, Rahu and Ketu are considered to be important as they represent the points of intersection of the paths of the Sun and the Moon as they move on the celestial sphere. Therefore, Rahu and Ketu are respectively called the north and the south lunar nodes. The fact

that the eclipses occur when the Sun and the Moon are at one of these points gives rise to the myth of the swallowing of the Sun and the Moon by the demon snake. They have been accorded the status of Planets to emphasise their significance and the importance of eclipses on the birth chart. They are referred to as Chayya Grahas (shadow planets). Transits In order to understand the transits of rahu ketu, we have to look at the planets they conjoin with during their transit, the most affected being the Sun and Moon. This may cause unpredictable transformations to people whose ruling planets are affected. The transit of Rahu Ketu gives an understanding to the rapid changes that may occur during such a transit. Rahu Ketu transit direction is normally at a variance to the motion of the other planets. They can cause upheaval in your life, your emotions, transform various aspects of your life. Their influences may be understood better after a deeper study of the eclipses. If an eclipse occurs within 1to 2 degrees of your ruling planets this could indicate the potential for a major change in your life, which could be revealed over a period of time. The transit of Rahu Ketu also needs to be seen through their Dashas or planetary cycles in order to be fully understood. They are each assigned a Mahadasha - Rahu has an 18 year period and Ketu a 7 years period. They may also exert great influence on the sub- periods in the cycles of other planets. Rahu ketu are considered most important planets after Jupiter and Saturn and require the maximum attention when they are in transit. The rahu ketu effects depend on how we are able respond to the prevailing circumstances. Rahu has a positive side, offering great boons in communications, new inventions, technology etc. Rahu is extroverted, affirming, and ambitious, while Ketu is introverted, negating and detached. Rahu's transits show where someone is likely to expand, driven, try new things and disperse their energy into materialistic pursuits. Ketu's transits show where someone is likely to experience restriction, detachment, completion or focus and deepen their spiritual pursuits. If both the running period & transit effects are bad, the overall outcome is likely to be bad.

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