Why Hindus do "tharpan 'on Lunar'eclipse and Solar eclipse days just after the eclipse is completed?
The hinduism actions are very meaningful. By our age-old practices, it is also deduced, that the prolonged obstruction of rays from the poles of the sun, is conducive for another important kriya, namely offering tarpaNam. Since the grahana kaalam is known as punya kaalam, we understand that it is not a polluted kaalam as we tend to believe, due to austerities like abstinence from food and placing darbhai for protection. These are like managing small inconveniences while in reality, a big opportunity is produced to enable those who have to reduce their ‘pithru-kadan’ by offering tarpaNam. The sun and the moon are not just two celestial bodies. The sun stands for fathers, as pithru kaaraka and the moon stands for mothers, as mathru kaaraka. The sun is also known as Atma kaaraka, the moon, the mano kaaraka.And the day the Atma and the mind align together, this oblation is offered with shraddha. significance of Grahana- Surya Grahan, solar eclipse, is widely mentioned in the Holy Scriptures of Hinduism. There is also an interesting myth regarding the occurrence of Surya Grahan. It happened during the Samdura Manthan (churning of ocean) episode in the Puranas. Rahu (Demon) and Mohini, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, are the main characters in the incident. The Amrit (elixir) that was obtained from churning the ocean was cunningly stolen by Ausras (Demons). Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini, a beautiful damsel, to win back the Amrita. She achieved her mission by enamoring the Asuras, they fell for her beauty and handed over the Amrita to her. Mohini returned to the Devas and started distributing it. Devas sat in a line and mohini gave a portion to each one of them. Rahu, an Asura, who found out that they were tricked took the form a Deva and sat in the line between Chandra (Moon God) and Surya (Sun God). When Mohini approached Rahu, Chandra and Surya realized that Rahu was not one among them and soon identified him as an Asura. Mohini soon severed the head of Rahu which flew into the sky. Rahu’s, depicted in the form of a Snake head occasionally, continued to live and decided to avenge Surya and Chandra. Thus periodically Rahu engages in a war with Surya and Chandra.The Chandra Grahan (Lunar eclipse) and Surya Grahan (Solar eclipse) takes place when Rahu gobbles up Moon and Sun respectively. Surya and Chandra then fights to free themselves. ===== Trisha =======
Hindus: Why are the temples closed during the Lunar or Solar Eclipse?
It's a fact that planetary movements do have some sort of effect to the earth & all living beings. Example; the sea tides are controlled by the effect of the moon. In the same context, it is believed that during the solar eclipse, there's a strong negative charge loading on the earth. Since the temples are built to attract astral energy & positively charge the devotees; the positive effects will be reversed during the solar eclipse. Usually, the temples are immediatelly re-opened after the eclipse. Basically, it is a fact that planetary movements do have some sort of effect to the earth & all living beings. For example, the sea tides are controlled by the effect of the moon. In the same context, it is believed that during the solar eclipse, there is a strong negative charge loading on the earth. Since the temples are built to attract astral energy & positively charge the devotees, the positive effects will be reversed during the solar eclipse. This is one way of thought. Deities in temples, which have been consecrated by mantras and rituals, have an external energy field around the form, which combined pull of the sun and moon during the installation can weaken during the eclipse, is the other way of thought. The fact remains that the deities in the temples are installed by avaahana mantras. The effect of such beejamantras may diminish during the eclipse, if the deity is exposed and therefore they should be closed. Further, during eclipse, mantras are chanted to regain power and subsequently, all the rituals will be conducted, as done at the time of installation, is another way of thought. so, based on the relation between earth and moon, earth and sun, the time and panchang are calculated. when eclipse or grahana happens in moon or sun, who provides energy and light to this earth it is considered a bad day to the earth and living. Therefore, the cultural centers, religious centers and temples are remain closed. it is said that Scorpions and Sagitarians should donate items during lunar eclipse time inorder to get rid of the ill effects of the eclipse. ======= Trisha =========