14. Remedis For Planetary Afflictions

Varahamihiracharya has described the remedial measures against afflicted moon and propitiation methods are notified in Brijjataka Paddhathi. When the planetary afflictions are identified with a Horoscope, Astrology suggests appropriate remedies to nullify the ill-effects of the concerned planet. To strengthen benedictions of the relevant deities, the best method is to pacify them with due adoration, submission of offerings, dedication, chanting relevant mantras and performing holy bath and giving alms, as per the capacity of the native. Apart from this, the appropriate medicinal decoction or Kalasha to be used for medicinal bath (Aushadha-Snana). As medication against the affliction from the Moon, the holy bath decoction should be prepared, using the Elephant Teeth, Conch, Pearl Oyster, Water lily and Crystal.

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To make Panchagavya Cow urine, milk, extract from cow dung, curd and ghee are used for cleansing the temple and holy places and houses. Its concentration and application method is versified as under: [...]

Presently, the usage of Panchagavya becomes fundamental in almost all hindu temples for internal purification. The age old traditional customs exists as common practice that has been motivated by Astrology as part of valid rituals, as part of vedic civlization. Worshipping the respective deities of planets, fasting, charity and offering enrich the native to realize the inner self through self-contemplation and becomes aware of the importance of realizing his true self and achieving salvation.

Footnotes and references:

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Brihajjataka Paddhathi (2008) Puliyoor.P.S.P.Nampoothiri, ST Reddiar, Kollam Chap19, Ver-28; pp-398.