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Shree Gurubhyo Namah

Guruji Sri NV Raghavachary (Meena2)

1913 -1994

Parihaaraas = Remedies
15-09-2019
 ओम ी महा गणपतये नमः
ओम ी गु यो नमः

ओम ् सहनाववतु सहनौ भुन तु सह वीय करवावहे

तेजि वनावधीत म तु मा व वषावहै ओम शाि तः शाि तः शाि तः
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स9भावना ह4 नह4 रहना चा)हये इस व:व मे सभी शा त रहना चा)हये
(means let everything be as it is and as it should be naturally)

आद यच ा व नज जीवा शु ाक! पु"ा म#प राहु केतु

एते &हाणाम सकलाथ! *स#+म ् कुव! तु काले ि.थर भोग न यः
 ;हार = attack

प=रहार = defend
 The Genesis
Astrology is the Science of Lights discovered by ancient scientists (Rishis) solely to ensure
high quality of LIVING to HUMANS on earth in a natural way.

Every aspect of LIFE, particularly, human life, (Life after birth and Life after death) has been
studied indepth and well defined to understand the genesis, process and content of LIFE on
earth in Astrology.

LIFE on earth can be defined as “Perceiving” of “Happenings” through

“Experiencing” by the living being… Life ends if “perceiving” or “experiencing” stops.

After a very long and thorough research on the LIFE and ‘Nature’, Rishis concluded that
everything happening on earth is caused by 3 celestial objects, namely, Nakshatras, Rasis
(Signs) and Planets which are around the earth.

It is also realized that, every LIVING BEING on earth, basically, craves for SECURITY and
COMFORT in its LIFE, in every moment it lives. It is also found that every LIFE has
“favourable/ comfort” happenings and “unfavourable/ discomfort” happenings.

Rishis visualized the CAUSING FACTORS (karakatvas) of LIFE on EARTH in the

NAKSHATRAS, RASIS and PLANETS and gifted us the Technology to draw the position of
celestial objects at the moment of happening of an event so that we can understand the
influence of things happening in our lives from that or relating to that ‘moment’.
The TOOLS they gifted are Natal Chart (Janma Kundali consisting Rasi Chakra and
Bhava Chakra) considered as SOURCE OF EVENTS, Dasha System (TIMING OF
EVENTS) and Gochara (current planetary position) FRUCTIFICATION OF
EVENTS.

All principles of Astrology are applied, the NATIVE as its “center”, for Native’s LIFE/
Living (which is divided in to 12 Houses to coincide the 12 Rasis).

It is convincingly felt, after the thorough research on the Nature, that the position
and motion of the Planets with their association among themselves vis-à-vis the
NATIVE, would be causing all the favourable or unfavourable or comforting or
discomforting “happenings” in Native’s life.

The role assumed by planets in a natal chart is minimum four fold, namely, as Star
Lord, Sign Lord, Bhava Karaka and as a Planet as such. These roles only decide
which planets are Yoga Karakas/ Marakas/ Badhakas/ benefics/ malefics to a
native’s life, notwithstanding their ‘natural’ quality of benefic or malefic, which in turn
cause favourable or unfavourable etc happenings.

When Native is ‘experiencing’ or ‘likely to experience’ unfavourable or discomforting

happenings in his/her living, the Rishis have theorized that the causing abilities of
planet’s can be “defended” or converted to be favourable/ comforting by adding the
energy of planets through PARIHAARAAS (Remedies).
The Life on earth, a play of 9 planets
Dasavatara – attribution to Planets

Kalki Avatar Ascendant

Budhavatara Budha – Mercury

Krishnavatara Chandra – Moon

Sriramavatara Ravi – Sun

Parasuramavatara Shukra – Venus

Vamanavatara Guru – Jupiter

Narasimhavatara Kuja – Mars

Varahavatara Rahu – North Node

Kurmavatara Shani – Saturn

Matsyavatara Ketu – South Node

 Need for Parihaaraas
Planets can be classified as benefic, malefic or neutral. No planet is good or bad in
itself; its placement and condition in the horoscope decides whether it will prove to
be beneficial or detrimental to the native. Sometimes the benefic planets are weak;
they need to be strengthened so that they are able to give the potential good
results. On the other hand, the malefic planets need to be propitiated to reduce
their negative effects. The uniqueness of Vedic Astrology is that it recommends a
whole range of remedies to fortify the weak benefic planets and to pacify the
malefic ones.

The Rishis have explained the need for parihaaraas in a small sloka given below.

पूव! ज म कृतम पापम ् 2या3ध 5पेण बाधते

त चाि तः औषधैः दानैः जप होमा सुराच!नैः

>या?ध = chronic discomfort/ unfavourable happening (includes severe diseases)

औषधैः = medicines or physical corrective actions (Ayurveda)
दानैः = Sharing what we have (acquired, though not needed for the present)
जप = Mantra recitation
होमा = Specified Tantra
सुराच-नैः = Worship, Yantra
 Parihaaraas – a procedure
Thus, parihaaraas are the steps and procedures adopted by human beings
addressing the planetary influence (as understood from analysis of natal chart) to
get protection from unfavourable happenings in life.

It should be remembered that destined ‘happenings’ as such can never be

avoided. Parihaaraas only help reducing the intensity of their being
unfavourable, and/or if possible, convert the happenings for the advantage/
comfort of Native’s life.

Thus, when good planets are under malefic influence in a natal chart, remedies can
help the native to strengthen or weaken a planet. It’s like an expert’s prescription
based on the diagnosis.

Remedies can activate and re energize a weak planet or nullify the impact of a
strong malefic planet. One should note that astrology remedies are a means
to heal, not prevent every possible loss.

Native’s karma manifests in this life (prarabda) so there is no running away from it.
Native also needs to experience pain, learn from mistakes and only then true
healing begins.
 Parihaaraas : managing the –ve Karma

Remedies are nothing but practical, mystical or psychic antidotes which lessen or
nullify the impact of our past negative karma. Our Destiny is shaped by our past
karmic actions. Remedies involve doing something or abstaining from doing
something; this action or inaction is a karma in itself! So when one undertakes to do
some remedy, he, actually is embarking to reverse some bad karma of the past.
When he does remedies for strengthening the weak benefic planets, he is
essentially boosting their effectiveness by doing some more good karma. Our fate
is decided by our karma; we can use our free will to take the remedial measures.

Letting go (foregoing), charity (sharing), fasting, volunteering are few

effective ways but all remedies should be done with a serious approach and
sense of responsibility and not to be carried out as barter with God.
 Parihaaraas : Ways & Means
There are several ways and methods to perform remedies that
align with Vedic astrology principles.

1. Mantra
2. Tantra
3. Yantra
4. Gemstones
5. Colour Therapy
6. Service
7. Change of Attitudes and Habits
8. Fasting
9. Blessings
10.Pilgrimage
11.Dhyana
 Parihaaraas : Mantra

Mantras are sound vibrations grouped together chanted to propitiate planets. By

chanting Mantras, not only do we pay respect to the corresponding planet but also
become one with its energy. The Mantra gets activated by perfusing into that part of
our body or the cells that it correlates with, which are ultimately made of the tatva or
metal corresponded to that particular planet. Mantra requires the use of the power
of our Mana, meaning mind (Man + tra).

Sanskrit mantras are energy-based sounds possessing vibrational and resonating

powers. Mantras are connected to a particular planet or a deity representative of
that planet and different mantas have varying potencies. Mantra chanting is called
‘Japa’.
 Parihaaraas : Tantra
Tantras are the rituals and actions performed in
order to free oneself from the negative impact of
planets. Tantras are actions performed for the
enlightenment of the soul and in doing so, one
need to use the power of own Tana, that is body.
Parihaaraas : Yantra
Yantra refers to the devices, symbols or
processes used to balance the mind and
concentrate one’s energy on to the concepts that
the Yantra represents. Yantras can have
geometric patterns imprinted comprising of
squares, circles and so on and these shapes
represent some spiritual power or concept.

Sri Yantra (Sreechakra) is one of the most

common Yantra used which has geometrical
patterns that represent the Universe, hinting
towards the unanimity of the subject and object,
of human and divine.

Yantras too reverberate energy in varied ways.

Planetary Yantras placed in the right direction
create positive and constructive energies and
are instrumental in warding off negativeness.
 Parihaaraas : Gemstones
Usage of certain products such as
gems, Rudraksha, crystals, herbs,
charms, etc. to strengthen the
power of benefic planets or to ward
off negative effects of malefic
planets.

Through the dawn of history,

gemstones have been thought to
carry talismanic value. The
Navagraha concept is specifically
popular in Vedic astrology.
According to this, each gemstone
represents a certain planet and
based on the strength or weakness
of the horoscope, a gemstone is
recommended to either strengthen
or pacify a planet.
 Parihaaraas : Colour Therapy
Each planet has its own
distinct color to which it
vibrates and responds.
Hence using color therapy
works as an astrological
remedy..
 Parihaaraas : Service

Service to others is considered the best form of remedial measures in

Astrology. This can be in the form of charity, donation or offering some
services to the needy and the poor people phisically. Different kinds of
donations are prescribed for different planets.
 Parihaaraas : Change of Attitudes and Habits
This is another very effective form of remedial measure to rectify and smoothen our
karma phala discharge. Many times we are forced to think or act in a particular
manner due to the planetary position or alignment in our birth horoscope that can
be unfavorable to us. In such a case, it is highly recommended that we adopt or
give up some of our habits or attitudes resulting from such an alignment. This can
be in the form of adopting the virtues of patience, giving up some vices such as
anger, or some food items such as salt or sugar, etc.
 Parihaaraas : Fasting

This involves voluntary depriving oneself of food or some other thing of one’s
liking and choice. This kind of voluntary abstinence of some pleasure or desirable
thing also works as a remedy to pacify the negative effects or strengthen the
positive impact of planets.
 Parihaaraas : Blessings

The blessings of our elders — our parents, our teachers, etc. play a very
important role in mitigating the negative influences of malefic planets. Of course,
they bless you when you have done some real good deed — in other words, the
good karma comes into play!
 Parihaaraas : Pilgrimage
Yatras (trips to sanctified places): There are certain specified places of worship
recommended for pacification of malefic planets.

For example, Visiting Sreekalahasthi near Tirupathi or Trimbakeshwar temple

near Nashik is specifically famous for performing pooja (act of worship) to
alleviate the malefic effects of Rahu (North Node) and Ketu (South Node) and
reduce the negative impacts of Kaal Sarpa Yoga and Pitru Dosha.
 Parihaaraas : Dhyan

Spiritual remedies such as yoga,

meditation, etc. go a long way in
strengthening our will power and
propitiating the planets in a
permanent way.
Remedy is for synergy !!!

Whatever remedy is used, it

eventually involves invoking,
aligning and resonating the
individual energies with the
Universal Energy thereby creating
the ultimate balance!
Popular Remedies
It is quite interesting to note that in Indian tradition, the daily life style itself is
prescribed in conformity with various remedies suggested in Vedas and
Puranas of ancient literature by sages.

“Shanthi Kamalakaram”, a very popular classic book, exclusively enlists the

various remedies for various sanskaras or doshas in daily life of human
beings.

Remedies suggested are not only to reduce any deficiencies but also to
enhance the efficiency, good health and energy in normal life.

Some common remedies are listed below:

Japa of Maha Mrityunjaya mantra for recovery from critical ill health condition
and to increase longevity
“Aditya Hrudayam” paarayana for health improvement
“Rukmini Kalyanam” paarayana for marriage
“Virata Parvam” paarayana for Rains
Ugra Radha Shanthi on completing 60 years (Shashtyabda Poorthi)
 Remedies listed in the website of JKR Astro Research Foundation
www.astrologytraining.com
1) For marriage and child birth - Recite
• Mattapalli mangalastakam
• Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam
• Kanaka Dhara Sloka
2) For fear of death, severe health problems,
eye trouble, loss of reputation,name and
fame, litigation, difficulties to father - Recite
• Adhithya hirudhaya slokam
• Sudharshanastakam
• Sri Vishnu Sahasranaamam
• Hanuman Chalisa continiously for one
mandalam (41 days)
• Or Perform Sudharshana Homam
3) For all types of difficulties - Recite
• Sri Vishnu Sahasranaamam
• Sri Lalitha Sahasranaamam for one
mandalam
4) Financial problems - Recite
• Sri Lakshmi Sahasranamavali
• Soundarya Lahari
• Kanaka Dhara Sloka for one mandalam.
5) Fear of accidents and business
development - Recite
• Sudharshanastakam,Mantra Rajapadam
• Mattapalli Mangalastakam
6) Kala Sarpa Dosha, Rahu-Ketu - Recite
• Garuda Dhandagam
• Sri Durga Suktam
7) Remedy for Sani (Saturn) - Recite
• Adhithya hirudhaya slokam
• Sudharshanastakam
• Sri Vishnu Sahasranaamam
• Hanuman Chalisa continiously for one
mandalam
• Or Perform Sudharshana Homam
8) Remedy for Rahu/Ketu - Recite
• Garuda Dhandagam
• Sri Durga Suktam
9) Remedy for Guru (Jupiter) - Recite
• Sri Lakshmi Sahasranamavali
• Soundarya Lahari
• Kanaka Dhara Sloka for one mandalam.
SrimadRamayana – a Remedies’ source
It is very noteworthy about the list of remedies mentioned in Vayu
Purana for recitation of various chapters of Adikavi Valmiki written
Sreemad Ramayana which is a great epic (itihaasa) in the literate world.
A few from the list:
Remedy relating to Kanda to be recited Scene in the epic
Children getting Bala Kanda 15, 16 Putrakameshti
Easy Labour Bala Kanda 18 Sreeramajananam
Marriage Bala Kanda 73 Seetha Kalyanam
Officers Harmony Ayodhya Kanda 100 SriRama Rajadharma Upadesham
Salvation (Moksha) Aranya Kanda 65-68 Jatayu Moksham
Unmada Nivarana Sundara Kanda 13 Maruthi Nirvedam
Bad Dreams Sundara Kanda 27 Trijata Swapnam
Deadly Deceases Yuddha Kanda 59 Ravana Kireeta Bhangam
Prison release Yuddha Kanda 117 Seetha Anunayam

Recitation of Namakam and Chamakam and performing

Rudrabhishekam in a prescribed manner is also a common remedy in
practice in India for getting relief from malefic influence of planets.
Important Points to note while performing remedies
There are no hard and fast rules about remedies. They should be relevant to the Desha
(place), Kaala (time) and Patra (distinctive identity) of the doer.
The remedies should be done by the person himself. When you are sick, it is you only
who has to take the medicine or undergo the treatment. No one else can do it for you. In
some exceptional cases of infants or sick or aged people, who cannot do the remedy
themselves, reciting or listening to mantras, using of Yantras/gems/rudraksha, etc. is
recommended.
Be patient; do not expect immediate or quick results. You are writing off your past karma;
it takes time depending upon the intensity and severity of the acts done. Testing your
patience could be another way of karma being repaid.
Do the remedies only if you have total faith and are fully convinced of them. Do not
experiment nor do something just because someone has recommended it to you. Your
own complete involvement is necessary. Be positive and persistent when doing the
remedies.
If you are doing some charity or donation or service, do it with full heart and
responsibility. Do not treat it as a barter exchange with the Divine to get some benefit.
Lastly, remember, remedies do not change your Destiny; they help you to understand
why things are the way they are and assist you in changing and empowering yourselves to
face them better and be least affected by their impact. Remedies also help you to
transform negative influences into positive and constructive ones.

ओम ् तत ् सत ्