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Ancient India - Muhurtham - The Auspicious Time
Ancient India - Muhurtham - The Auspicious Time
Cultural Importance:
There is an ancient principal told in Ayurveda, “Ashtami Vyadhi nashini” which means that the medicine taken on the
8th day of a lunar month cures illness faster. The reason behind this is the distance between the Moon & the earth is
situated at the greatest distance on the 8th day of every month, because of which the liquid medicine remains stable
in the stomach & thereby starts making effect faster & better.
Muhurtham is a tool to harmonize your forces with nature and improve your chances of success. Five elements are
chosen carefully for success in any new venture, namely Vara (weekday), Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (asterism), Yoga
and Karana. These elements are easily determined through the planetary positions and are explicitly listed in
Ephemeris or Panchanga. In addition, for selecting a propitious moment or Muhurtham, the Ascendant and Moon
must be strong, both at the time selected as well as in relation to the horoscope of the concerned individual.
Scientific Reason:
The gravitational force between the planets of the solar system make a lot of difference on the living & nonliving
things on the earth. E.g. the gravitational force between the Moon & the earth causes the high & low tides in the
ocean.Thus Muhurtham is a typical combination of the planets in the sky which make a favorable effect on the human
beings.
Astrology has a necessary relation with time. It deals with the effects of planetary motions including the sun and the
moon. Its basic tenet is the confirmed scientific fact of the effects of radiation on all terrestrial phenomena. That the
Hindus discovered it ages before is a testimony to the intelligence and accomplishments of that generation. The
effect of sun’s rays on biological activity and those of the moon on psychological processes is well-established.
Agricultural activities like planting, cultivation, growth, maturity and harvest are all dependent upon seasonal changes
and solar radiation.
Brahma muhurtham:
Brahma muhurtham the Sun god spreads his rays just as a peacock spreading its feathers. He starts spreading his
light and energy throughout the world. The light rays from the Galaxies influence the human brain. The nascent sun
spreads thousand arms in the form of rays across the sky, which emit light-blue divine rays. These rays bring to life the
cells and the brain. Lord Surya or the sun god is also the god of life. If the man can synchronize his senses with these
rays during this hour he will be empowered with unchallengeable energy.
The sages and munis spread the power of penance, which comes out in the form of high powered electrical and
magnetic charge, for the upliftment of the living creatures on the earth. If one keep awake during these hours, it is
possible to benefit from this charge. The rays of this light affect the human brain positively. These rays are light-blue.
The cells in the brain get activated. The rest of nature is pleasant and peaceful during this time. The mind, as has been
proved also by Western science, is a powerful tool to awaken and spread electrical and magnetic charges. These uplift
the individual who performs meditation and penance during this time. Your mind is working in ideal conditions and you
find answers to your problems since the brain is calm. In the night, the atmosphere gets re-charged and in the early
morning, the wind is charged with the beneficial rays of the moon and stars. This wind is called ‘Veeravayu’ which is
greatly beneficial to us. Our minds are sharpened and inspired and our bodies are filled with a new life-force.
Interesting Facts:
A muhurtham is measured as 30 kalas which is made up of 30 kashthas which in turn is made up of 18 nimeshas (the
number of twinklings of an eye is one kashtha).
Sunrise –
1 Rudra Bad
48mins
Gulika (blossoming time): Any activity in this period has positive, good and growth-oriented results; gives happiness.
Activities (karma) during Gulika time leads to a positive end result. One should try and use this time for starting
important activities.
Shoolam: Heading in the shoolam direction creates a piercing and flowing away of personal energy in all areas of life
and activities. To Counteract Shoolam, Avoid all journeys heading towards this direction that day ('Day' is calculated
from sunrise to next sunrise.)
Abhijit Muhurtham:
Abhijit word itself means victorious. Abhijit Muhurtham is the timing at which the event or activity initiated will make
the native victorious. The Abhijit Muhuratam becomes more sacred and powerful if it is during shukla paksh, and the
day that has other beneficial yogas. This Muhurtham has no dependence on Tithi, Nakshatra, Rasi or month. This
Muhurtham is present on every day and its duration is around 48 minutes.
It is believed that, this Muhuratham has special blessings of Lord Vishnu. Also, during this Muhurat only Lord shiva
killed the powerful demon Tripurasura.
The Astrological aspect behind the Abhijit Muhurtham is that, this the time when the Sun locates himself in the 10th
house from the lagna during that time and 10th represents the house of Karmas, and placement of the Sun means
success. The reason why shastras recommend on this is because at mid-day, the Sun is located three signs
(equivalent to 6 hrs.) behind the Lagna and thus will be located in the 10th house from the Lagna (each Rasi is a house
with Lagna as the 1st house, the houses are counted in the zodiacal direction, 10th house represents one's karma and
the success in it). Thus Sun being in the 10th house is auspicious for any activity.
This muhurat is capable of removing all the doshas prevalent at that time. It is also believe that on this muhurat Lord
Shiva killed the demon Tripurasur who captured the three world,Aakash,Prithvi, Pataal with his immense power.
Abhijit Muhurt starts from 1 ghati(equivalent to 24 minutes) before the Local Noon Time (LNT) & remains till 24
minutes thereafter (total duration 48 minutes) for 12-hour duration of daytime. Its duration varies proportionally
according to length of day because in Jyotish a day begins from sun-rise to sun set.
Exceptions : This muhurat loses its beneficence on Wednesday. So avoid selecting it on Wednesday. Secondly
traveling in south direction in this muhurat brings inauspicious results. Last but not least this muhurat should be used
in emergencies when no other suitable times are available otherwise one may fails to harness the richness of other
muhurats available on that day. It is ideal Muhurat to initiate any activity except marriage or Upnayan.
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