Rahu & Ketu’s Impact: Decode and Overcome Grahan Dosha

Grahan in Sanskrit terms refers to Eclipse. As per Vedic Astrology, when an individual’s life gets affected by an eclipse it is then we say that he or she is suffering from Grahan Dosha. For example, Grahan Dosha states the bad positioning of the sun in an individual’s chart giving rise to Surya Grahan. Similarly, the eclipse curse (dosha) is co-relation with the moon referred as Chandra Grahan. 

An eclipse occurs mainly when two shadowed planets Rahu and Ketu align with the sun and moon. When an individual’s birth chart faces a certain alignment of planets then the person suffers from financial loss, emotional instability, karmic struggles and face obstacles.

Various types of Grahan Doshas

There are four different types of Grahan Doshas.

1. Full Lunar Eclipse Dosha
2. Full Solar Eclipse Dosha
3. Partial Lunar Eclipse Dosha
4. Partial Solar Eclipse Dosha

Let us dive into each one of these:

1. Full Lunar Eclipse Dosha

Full Lunar Eclipse also known as Purna Chandra- Rahu Grahan is a phenomenon that is linked with the cojoining of planets Rahu and Moon. Rahu is a very decisive and selfish planet when it impacts the Moon which refers to the emotions and mind of an Individual. It brings about a negative impact on human life. Some common problems people face during Purna Chandra- Rahu Grahan are various challenges in life, concentration issues and not being able to sleep properly.

2. Full Solar Eclipse Dosha

Full Solar Eclipse Dosha is when the sun and Rahu planets come in full proximity with each other. This coexistence of the sun with the Rahu planet gives rise to Purna Surya Grahan Dosha. A person who faces the Full Solar Eclipse Dosha may have health problems related to immunity, instability in their career, financial trouble and mainly a lack of confidence and self-esteem.

3. Partial Lunar Eclipse Dosha

Conjugation or alignment of the moon with the Ketu planet gives rise to partial Chandra grahan dosha. A dosha or curse that occurs due to the moon’s partial coverage by the Ketu planet. People who suffer from this dosha mainly have anxiety problems, lack of mental clarity and feelings of restlessness. 

4. Partial Solar Eclipse Dosha

When the Sun and Ketu tend to align in an individual’s birth chart it is said to give rise to Partial Solar Eclipse Dosha or Partial Surya-Ketu Grahan Dosha. If a person suffers from this dosha they will experience conditions such as the absence of solitude and peace. The individual may also face hormonal imbalances, fertility issues and miscarriage, anger issues, uncontrolled emotional outbursts, Business loss, debt accumulations and go through digestive ailing disease.

Astrological position of planets that give rise to Surya and Chandra Grahan

If the birth chart of an individual shows an eclipse in the 1st, 5th, 7th, 8th or 12th houses. Conjoint planets like the sun and moon are overpowered by malefic planets like Mars, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu in the birth chart. If the ascendant lord in the chart or the Moon planet is eclipsed.

Remedies to Cure Full and Partial Surya Grahan Dosha

Astrologically effective remedies to lessen the effect of Full and partial Surya Grahan Dosha:

1. Chant Aditya Hridayam Stotra, Maha Mrutyunjay mantra and Surya beej mantra: ॐ ह्रीं ह्रीं सूर्याय नमः
2. Offer water to Surya Devta every morning after sunrise.
3. On 5 days and Amavasyas (no moon nights) do visarjan of coconut and wheat grain in flowing water before 10 am.
4. Refrain from eating salt on Sundays.
5. Donate Parayaan red clothes made of Nylon, terylene or any synthetic to unmarried girls.
6. Seek Lord Shiva’s and Shri Hanuman’s blessings.
7. Follow a Guru and take life advice from him.
8. Observe Fast during full or partial Surya Grahan.
9. Chant Rahu and Ketu’s Beej Mantra 108 times daily.
10. Consume only curd and milk products during this time.
11. Wear a Ruby stone after consulting a certified astrologer.
12. Donate red items such as red lentils and copper on Sundays.

Donating Parayaan red cloth to needy people is auspicious during Full or Partial Surya Grahan

As per our Sanatan Dharma, the red colour is considered as highly auspicious. Red symbolises a divine and pure form of spiritual connection with various deities. Parayaan’s Laal Vastra is crafted with pure cotton material. It is 1.25mm long and is suitable for daan after pooja. Handwoowen piece of cloth that is made with Vedic Mantra chants. Skilled artisans especially women have devoted their time to this spiritual cause. 

Apart from the daan/ offerings, you can also use the Parayaan red cloth for worshipping deities who are associated with this auspicious red colour. These deities include Maa Lakshmi, Ganesh Ji and Goddess Kali. 

Simple remedies to get rid of Full and Partial Chandra Grahan Doshas

Follow these simple remedies to cure Full and Partial Chandra Grahan Doshas:

1. Donate white-coloured items like sugar, rice, sugar, lentils and milk on Monday.
2. Chant Gayatri Mantra, Mahamrutunjaya Mantra and Chandra Beej Mantra :ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं स: चन्द्रमसे नम:।I
3. Fast on full moon days.
4. Offer water to the moon god at night.
5. Prepare homemade kheer for small girls.
6. Do Jal Ahishekam to Shivlingam.
7. Bath using raw milk mixed in a bucket full of water to cleanse the aura.
8. Meditate to keep your inner calm.
9. Chant ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः II ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नम II 108 times daily.
10. Practise Chandra Namaskar during night hours.
11. Wear a moonstone or pearl on the pinky or small finger after consulting an astrologer.
12. Wear Siddhi tabeej after astrological advice.

Donating Parayaan White cloth to needy people is auspicious during Full or Partial Chandra Grahan

Parayaan White Cloth is made with a unique blend of cotton and silky materials. It is created in an environment filled with pure vibrational energy. Best for daan and offering for needy people. White colour generally represents divinity, peace and purity of the mind and soul. Parayaan’s White cloth is energised with mantras and siddhis. It is toxic-friendly, biodegradable and comes in recyclable packaging.

Apart from the daan, this cloth also serves for long-term use for worshipping idols and performing daily pooja. One can also use it during Jagratas and mata ki chunni for decorating idols of Maa Saraswati and Maa Durga. 

Other effective remedies against Surya and Chandra dosha

Place Siddhi Yantras, Hanuman Yantra and Rahu-Ketu Yantra into the pooja room of your house. 

Benefits of performing Surya and Chandra Grahan Nivaran Pooja

In addition to all the remedies given above an individual can also go for different nivaran poojas after consulting a certified astrologer. The poojas will bring spiritual, material and emotional benefits to the life of an Individual. Some of them are as follows:

1. Brings positivity in one’s life.
2. Gives emotional clarity and cures various forms of depression.
3. Boosts confidence and enables decision-making power.
4. Provides career growth and success
5. Brings back good health, energy and vitality
6. Removes struggles, hardship and misfortune from the life of an individual.
7. Improves health issues especially soothes the digestive system. 
8. Helps get rid of negativity and bad thoughts.
9. Clears distorting thinking pattern
10.  Strengthens trust and loyalty between personal relationships. 

Conclusion

Grahan Dosha deriving from the maleficient effects of planets like Rahu and Ketu on the Sun and Moon can be challenging. It can bring difficult phases in an individual’s life. But with the help of Vedic astrology and pooja remedies like mantra chanting and donation of pooja samagris like Red and white cloth one can reduce the effect of this eclipse on an individual Birth Chart. Additionally, for dreadful yogas like Pitru dosh and kaal sarp dosh, one must consult a Vedic astrologer and perform special poojas for its nivaran.