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EXERCISES THAT LESSEN OR NEUTRALIZE THE EVIL EFFECTS OF DESTINY AND EXERCISES THAT PROMOTE THE BENEFIC EFFECTS OF DESTINY
(1) Sacred Syllabus, hymns, Prayers, which flow from heart.
In repentance for the past actions, one may surrender the feet of God and seek the blessings and divine guidance by regular readings of epics namely Maha Bharatha, Ramayana, Bagawad Gita, etc. Sacred Hymns flowing freely from the heart in praise of God craving for grace provide reliefs from the evil effects of past actions. Heart rending prayers to the God by adopting the methods of Fire walk, Piercing the tongue with sacred metals, Offerings of Kavadis (bringing the offerings to God in a specialized way as per the Sastra.) etc. brings wonders to the doer and his family.
(2) The wearing of specific gemstones or other objects
In a heap of metals like gold, brass, iron, plastic, etc., the magnet attracts the iron alone and nonelse. In the same lines, a planet has influence on particular things and particular persons. The rays of planets in the sky reach the earth and fall on all objects uniformly. In order to derive more benefits, one has to identify such a planet and its influences. The Gemstones identify them and attract their influences for more and effective uses.
There are nine Gems. Of these, Diamond, Ruby, Cat's eye, Blue sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz and Hessonite are extracted from earth and the other two-coral and pearl are obtained from the sea.
The criteria for wearing a particular Gemstone depends on:
(1) The accuracy of the diagnosis
(2) The suitability of the Gemstone
(3) The person who prescribes such a wearing
(4) The quality and power of the stone and
(5) The auspicious times when the stone is obtained, set and first worn.
Unsuitable stones do not yield any benefits.
(3) Consumption of particular foods
In Vedic sastra, certain food items are chosen as desirable to God. Such items fondly taken by God are offered in Poojas (Prayers) and then consumed. This provides relief from the evil effects of past actions. The auspicious times when the food is taken, the person who prescribes such consumption, the suitability of the food items for the remedy, etc.are to be determined.
(4) Observance of Fasts
Fast means abstaining from consuming any food as a token of any religious duty. Observing Fast in pursuit of a goal for availing divine grace from a particular God varies according to (1) the severity of the issue (2) the nature of the offerings and (3) the rituals followed in the worship of a particular God. Observance of Fasts in furtherance of a relief has tremendous effects in reality.
It is pertinent to note here the Fast, observed for 6 days (called Shasti Vratham) in memory of the destruction of the evils of 'Soora'. Legend says,'Soora' gained a 'No death' boon from the Supreme Authority of the entire Universe Lord Shiva by observing heart rending poojas and after getting this unique boon,'Soora' became a trouble maker and was uncontrollable and therefore,the God Lord Muruga made him two parts-one in the form of a Peacock and the other in the form of a Cock in the end of the war and kept him by his sides in remembrance of the sincere devotion to God as a devotee. According to the legend, the Lord conquered the evils of Soora at the Sea shore of Tiruchendur,a temple town in Tamil Nadu,India.The Fast being observed every year at a period in this temple by lakhs and lakhs of devotees from various parts of the world appears to be powerful and result yielding and deserves worth in a man's life to ward of all evils and to attain the choicest blessings of the God in earth.
(5) Worship of Fire, Planets,Deities
Fire rituals called 'Yagnas' are performed for the worship of Gods and Deities praying relief from the evil effects of past actions. In the Yagnas (Fire rituals), things and certain food items desirable to Gods and Planets are offered chanting mantras in praise of Gods and with fervent appeal to mitigate the hardship and to relieve from evil effects. Morever, worship of a temple where a planetary Lord is the Presiding Deity provides relief. For instance, a worship of the ThiruNageswaram Temple where the serpent God for Planet Rahu occupies as the presiding deity, Tiruchendur sea shore temple which is regarded as the home for Planet Jupiter, etc.lessens or neutralize the evil effects.
(6) Specific acts of Charity
Charity means giving alms or helping others voluntarily,by giving money, things, etc.with devotion and involvement, by providing selfless services and without anticipating anything in return for the same. The idea behind the offerings of Charity is that the recipient or the beneficiary on receipt of certain things or moneys bestows his wholehearted blessings that are powerful enough to drive away the evil effects of the past actions.
The specific acts of charity should be selected after studying the Karmas, the past actions and the appropriate type of charity should be performed at the appropriate time determined strictly in adherence to the principles of Vedic sastra. For instance, to ward of the obstructions in the marriage proposals for a boy, the boy has to obtain the blessings of a particular number of Sumangali women (women happily living with their husband) by offering them dresses, flowers, Thali (wedding chain) etc strictly in conformity with the rituals in a particular temple at an auspicious time.
Principles to be followed in providing Charity
1.Things should be given to every individual separately.
2.Things should not be given in common to more than one persons for sharing among themselves.
3.Sharing of the sale proceeds of the gifted items among the beneficiaries are not benefic.
4.Charity should be given on specific and auspicious days suitable for the purpose.
5.The Persons offering Charity to others should follow certain rituals intended for the same.
6.Charities in connection with the ritual rites on the death of a person should be made on the 11th day from the date of death.
7.Any person can provide charity.
8.Any amount of charity can be made, whether small or big,
9.The performance of charity depends upon the ability, economical condition and the boundaries of the philanthropic nature of the person
Importance of providing Charity
1.When a man does charitable acts, he gets elevation in the next life.
2.Immense amount of charities put an end to re-birth.
3.It shield him from all types of evils.
4.it provides him divine power and guidance.
5.It enlivens his ancestors happily in the heaven.
(7) Acts of Philanthropic nature
When a man performs an action on request from some other person, without any consideration in return, it is called a Philanthropical act.(Dharma)A man conducting himself within the boundaries of Principles of Natural Justice and God fearing principles is elevated in life. It shields him from the harmful acts of the evil spirits and ghosts. It enables the man to go in the right direction of his life. He gets the divine guidance and blessings throughout his life.
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