In the South, it is Durga Chandrasya Devata!
I see in the torch of Jove, the kindling of love – Dante !
The aspect of thy Son Hyperion I there endured,
How Maia and Dione dance about and near him,
The tempering of Jove with his father and child – Dante, DIvina Comedia
Hyperion – Sun;
Maia – Mercury
Dione – Venus
Jove – Jupiter
His father _ Saturn
His child – Mars
Jupiter is the greatest benefic in the astrological hierarchy. He is the biggest planet in the solar system. He is a whirling mass of Hydrogen and Helium and is the fifth planet in the solar system. He is gaseous giant, like Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. These four planets are referred to as the Jovian planets.
The ancients used to call him Dyo Pithah or Father of the Heavens. The Sanskrit Dyo Pithah became Jupiter ! The Romans named him after the Roman God, Jupiter.
The Great Red Spot of Jupiter is famous. It is a giant storm which has existed from the 17th century onwards.
Jupiter has 63 known moons, including four large moons, known as Galilean moons ( first discovered by Galileo ). Ganymede, largest of these moons, has a diameter greater than that of Mercury.
Its Aphelion is 5.458104 AU, Perihelion 4.950429 AU, Semi-major axis 5.204267 AU, Eccentricity .48775, Sidereal Period 11.85920 years and Synodic Period is 398.88 days.
Jupiter is so voluminous that 1200 earths can be fit into Jupiter.
In Vedic Astrology, he is known as Brihaspathi, the preceptor of the celestials. Brihatham thasya esha pathi ithi brihaspathi meaning that he who is the owner of vastness is called Brihaspathi.
He is noble minded and high principled, spiritual and divine. His voice is like a lion’s and like the clouds. He is prosperity personified.
Kaphatmaka Sreshtamathi Suredya
Simhabda Nadascha Vasu Pradhana
The sidereal signs of Pisces and Sagittarius are ruled by him. He is the most auspicious of all planets. He is exalted in Cancer and debilitated in Capricorn. If the Sun is the emblem of the Self, then Jupiter is the Consciousness of the Self representing the individuality of Self.
He is an indicator of luck, fortune, judges, ministers, spirituality, morality, devotion and faith. Also leaders in government and Religion. He represents sacred scripture, benevolence and philosophy, natural and moral. His nature is Kapha or watery. His most favoured position is in the First House. He is powerful in Angles, where he can destroy one lakh afflictions ( laksham doshan hanthi devendra poojya ). He is also powerful in trines, in the 5th and 9th houses. His primary gemstone is Yellow Sapphire and his secondary gemstone is Golden Topaz. His direction is North East, his day is Thursday ( Thor’s day is Thursday ) and his metal is Gold. He shines like Gold ( Gurum Kanchana Sannibham ).
In Grecian Mythology, there is his story that he expelled Pallas Athene ( Venus ) from a pond where he was bathing. This story is a symbolism of a theory in Astronomy that Venus was once a planet within the orbit of Jupiter.
In Vedic Mythology, there is a famous story about him. A king had seven sons. Spiritual people came begging for alms but the wives of these sons returned them, empty handed. The Jupiter Deity became angry with them with the result the prosperity of the kingdom diminished. The youngest wife asked the wise about the solution to this problem and the wise advised her to fast on Thursdays and give alms to spiritual people. If anyone’s husband has gone to a foreign country, then that wife should make two human figures behind the door and this would ensure the safe return of her husband. The youngest wife did so, as her husband has gone on a tour to a foreign country.
The seven sons had gone on a tour to a neighbouring country. The youngest wife did the ritual, as instructed by the wise. The youngest son had gone to a country, where the king died. The king had no son. In order to find a suitable successor, a garland was put on the horn of a female elephant and whosoever was garlanded by the elephant would be king. The elephant put the garland on the youngest son’s neck. He became king and all his brothers were ultimately reconciled with him.
The youngest wife’s spiritual discipline brought prosperity to the kingdom. The other six wives changed their minds and began to do Vara Puja ( worshipping Jupiter on Thursdays ) for Jupiter and Jove usurping reigned !
His mantra is
Om Brihaspathaye Namah
His stotra is
Devanamscha Muneenamscha
Gurum Kancha Sannibham
Bandhu Bhootham Trilokesha
Tham Namami Brihaspathim
His Peedahara Stotra is
Deva mantree Vishalakshah
Sada Loka Hithe Rathah
Aneka Shishya Sampoornah
Peedam Harathu Me Guruh
His Gayatri is
Om Vrishabhadwajaya Vidmahe
Ghrini hasthaya dheemahi
Thanno Guru Prachodayath .
Cancer rising, along with exalted Jupiter, was in the horoscopes of these celebrities.
The Unwritten Indo NATO Alliance !
Propitiating the Heavens, Vara Puja
Vara Puja, Part of Remedial Astrology
As the seven planets correspond to the days of the week
| Jupiter | Thursday |
| Sun | Sunday |
| Moon | Monday |
| Mars | Tuesday |
| Mercury | Wednesday |
| Venus | Friday |
| Saturn | Saturday |
the day of week which corresponds to the afflicted planet is given prime importance and fasting and other remedial measures are prescribed for that day. This is the rationale of Vara Puja.Sun’s day is Sunday and Moon’s day is Monday. ( From the Latin Dies Luna and the Sanskrit Soma Var . Dies Sol and Ravi Var) . Mars is known as Tiv in Norse Mythology and hence Tiv’s day became Tuesday ( From the Sanskrit Mangal Var and the Latin Dies Marti ). Woten is Mercury and Woten’s day became Wednesday. ( From the Latin Dies Mercuri and the Sanskrit, Budha Var ).
Thor is Jupiter in Norse Mythology and hence Thor’s day became Thursday ( Sankrit Brihaspati Var and the Latin Iovis Dies ) . Freya is Venus and Freya’s day became Friday ( Latin Dies Freya and Sanskrit Shukra Var ). Saturn’s day is Saturday. ( Dies Saturni and Shani Var ).
The day of week which corresponds to the afflicted planet is given prime importance and fasting and other remedial measures are prescribed for that day. This is the rationale of Vara Puja.
Vareshan Kalpayithvadvou
Jyothis Chakra Prathishtithan
Swaswa Vare Thu Theshaam Thu
Swa Swa Pooja Phala prada
VARA PUJA for the Nine Revolving Heavens
The Law of Correspondences
Each planet has a corresponding Day, a corresponding Gemstone, a corresponding Deity, a corresponding Yantra, a corresponding Mantra & a corresponding Holy Book.
Vara Puja is said to be the most effective remedy in Vedic Astrology. On the day of the problem causing planet that planet is to be propitiated. If Jupiter is the problem causer, Thursday is the day where the Deity of Jupiter ( Lord Vishnu ), the Yantra of Jupiter ( Brihaspathi Yantra ), the mantra of Jupiter ( Om Brihaspatayai Namah), the Holy Book of Jupiter ( Geetha) & the gemstone of Jupiter ( Yellow Sapphire ) should be propitiated. Similarly for all other planets.
Every Deity has a mantra. For instance Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra has been found to be very effective while dealing with afflictions caused by Saturn. The Planet and the Deity are both Thamasic by nature.
Planet Day Gem Mantra Yantra Book Deity
| Sun | Sunday | Ruby | Suryaya Namah | Soorya | Aditya Hridayam | Lord Siva |
| Moon | Monday | Pearl | Somaya Namah | Soma | Devi Mahatmyam | Durga |
| Jupiter | Thursday | YellowSapphire | Brihaspataye Namah | Brihaspati | Geetha | Vishnu |
| Mars | Tuesday | Coral | Angarakaya Namah | Kuja | Devi Mahatmyam | Muruga |
| Venus | Friday | Diamond | Shukraya Namah | Shukra | Soundaryalahari | Lakshmi |
| Saturn | Saturday | Blue Sapphire | SanischarayaNamah | Shaneeswara | Devi Mahatmyam | Ayyappa |
| Mercury | Wednesday | Emerald | Budhaya Namah | Budha | Geetha | Vishnu |
| Rahu | Saturday | Hessonite | Rahave Namah | Rahu Yantra | Devi Mahatmyam | Ayyappa |
| Ketu | Tuesday | Cat’s Eye | Ketave Namah | Ketu Yantra | Devi Mahatmyam | Durga |
Monday Vara Puja
Normally women are the people who observe this Vara Puja. Also those who suffer from a malefic Moon Dasa.
In order to get a good spouse, longevity of marriage, longevity of husband, children , prosperity for family- all these are the objectives of Monday Vara Puja.
Durga is the presiding Deity of the Moon, Durga Chandrasya Devatha. As the Symbol of the Self is the Sun, so the Symbol of the Mind is Moon, Mano Matharo Sheetha Rashmi. Durga means the Surmounter of difficulties, the difficulties of Samsar, the ocean of worldliness.
The Days of the Week
Derive their names
From the Seven Revolving Heavens !
It is said that Divine Love
Placed these Vareshas
Lords of the Week, Planets
In the Bha Chakra, the Zodiac !
Propitiating them
On their respective days
Is highly recommended
As it can bring relief !
Tuesday Vara Puja
This is observed to get the Grace of the Mother Divine and Hanuman. Those who have Martian affliction in their horoscopes also observe this Vara Puja. They go to Darshan of the temples of Goddess, Muruga and Hanuman. Rice and salt are avoided in supper.
Tuesday derives from the Norse Tiv’s day. The Indian equivalent is Lord Subrahmanya, the Celestial Military Commander. The word Martial is derived from Mars. Administrative skill can only be there if a beneficent Mars is placed well in a horoscope. Those with Mars weak should get the Grace of Mars, of Lord Muruga, Hanuman et al.
Wednesday Vara Puja
This is observed by people who are suffering from Mercurian affliction, that is, from a badly placed Mercury in their horoscope. Darshan in the Temples of the Nine Planets, in the temples consecrated to Lord Vishnu. Light food at supper.
Woten’s Day became Wednesday. In the East Budhavar is consecrated to Budha or Mercury. Mercurian affliction manifests as breaks in education, as poor knowledge, poor mathematical ability etc. Those who have weak Mercury in their charts should propitiate Mercury and Lord Vishnu’s Avatars.
Thursday Vara Puja
This is observed by people who are afflicted by badly placed Jupiter or the affliction by Transit Jupiter. This is to please Lord Vishnu, whose Avatar represents Jupiter, Saumyotha Vishnur Guru. Early morning bath and Darshan in Temples dedicated to the Nine Revolving Heavens can bring home the result.
Thor’s Day became Thursday. The Supreme Indian Deity, Lord Vishnu, represents the Father of the Heavens, Dyo Pithah or Jupiter. Those who have weak Jupiter in their horoscopes should please the Jupiter so that the Jupiterian Energy manifests in them. This Energy manifests as Genius, Poetry, Intuition, Inspiration et al.
Friday Vara Puja
This is to please Goddess Anna Poorneswari. Lakshmi will grace the native. Those who undergo Venus Dasa normally do this Vara Puja. Observance of this is good for prosperity.
Venus in three decanates represents different Deities. In a Sattwic decanate, She is Anna Poorneswari. In a Rajasic decanate, She is Lakshmi. In a Thamasic decanate, She is Durga ( Anna Poorneswaree Lakshmee Yakshee va Bhrigu Nandana ).
Whether a decanate is Sattwic, Rajasic or Thamasic can be discerned by studying the decanate. If the decanate is ruled by Jupiter and Moon, the decanate is Satwic. If by Venus or Mercury, Rajasic. And if by Mars and Saturn, Thamasic.
Saturday Vara Puja
This is to please Lord Saturn. Those who suffer from Elarata Saturn and Angular Saturn ( Kandaka Sani ) normally do this. Have a bath early morning and go and see Lord Ayyappa, who is the Deity of Saturn, Manda Saasthadi Daivam. Do Neeranjanam. In temples dedicated to the Nine Planets, ellunthiri can be given to Lord Ayyappa.
Saturn’s Day is Saturday. Those who have a weak Saturn in their horosocpe should augment the Saturnine Energy. This Energy manifests as industriousness, shrewd cunning ( which is needed in Economics and Politics ) and knowledge of Psychology. Ayyappa, the son of Vishnu ( Sattwas ) and Shiva ( Thamas ) is the ideal Deity and He can imbue one with Saturnine Energy !
Sunday Vara Puja
Those who suffer from a badly afflicted Sun do this Puja. Also for the destruction of all sins. One should fast on Sunday and go to Darshan in Temples dedicated to the Nine Planets or Shiva, as the Deity of the Sun is Lord Shiva, Arka Shambu.
Propitiate Sun. Chant Gayatri, Soorya Gayatri etc. One meal should be avoided on Sundays. Aditya Hridayam can be recited.chrome-extension://gekdekpbfehejjiecgonmgmepbdnaggp/app/serve_injectable_content/index.html#/injectable-content/ads_blocked_banner?dark-theme=false
