NAVGRAH (NAVAGRAHA YANTRA): MEANING AND PROPERTIES
One of the most unique and Divine Astrological Yantra is the Navgrah/Navagraha Yantra. It is the only Yantra that houses all the Nine Planets. The term Navgraha is a combination of two words, 'Nav' meaning Nine and 'Graha' meaning the Planets which hold prime importance in Vedic Astrology. Since ancient times Yantras have been used to attract positive energies of different kinds and of God bodies. These are powerful sacred geometry which can energize the place it is kept in, amplify the positive energies and induce good vibrations which benefit the people.
The Navgraha Yantra is a sacred instrument and the most powerful among all other Planetary or Astrological Yantras as it carries the combined powers of all the Nine Planets. The magnificent Navgrah Yantra benefits by relieving from malefic effects, Doshas of planets and on installing and worshipping, bestow the blessings of all the Planets, or their respective deities. It enhances the effect of well placed or strong planets in the birth chart. Navgrah Shanti Yantra can be installed at homes or workplace by anyone, irrespective of religion, caste and nationality. To get the maximum benefits it should be placed in the suitable direction of the space, in which it is to be ideally kept and worshipped. The sacred Mandala or geometry of the nine deities or Planets ward off negative energies and bring in positive energies of abundance, happiness, good health and peace.
If there is the weak placement of planets in the Kundli/birth-chart of a native, this Yantra is apt as it helps to correct that by enhancing the power of the weak planets and also the other planets, in the natal chart of the native, thereby protecting from the malefic effects of the planet.
CAN WE KEEP NAVAGRAHA YANTRA AT HOME
To live a happy favourable life, installing the auspicious Navgrah Yantra at home is a good idea as every individual has weakly positioned planets in their Horoscope. It is very common to place the 9 Graha Yantra at home. The direction of placement of the Yantra at home is of the utmost importance. Generally, the Navgraha Yantra is not placed in the Puja altar. It can also be worn by an individual as an ornament or amulet, besides being installed at home, office, shop. It is recommended that everyone should place a Navagraha Yantra at home and take advantage of this Yantra benefit.
Navagraha Yantra pooja is beneficial and worshipping by reciting the Navagraha Mantra or the Shree Navgrah Chalisa appeases all the planets and attracts the principles of the nine planets, ushering in blessings of good fortune, health, positivity, courage, healing of various aspects, the courage to face challenges and overcome them easily and with abundance.
Navagraha Yantra for Meditation:
Meditating on the Navgrah Yantra helps to be one with and align with the energy of the Nine Planets. To meditate on the Navgraha Yantra, install the Yantra in your eye level and focus on it. The mystical geometry, when meditated upon, has also supported to gain balance mentally and connects with the energy present of the Divine, in the macrocosm. It can be said that the Navgrah Yantra gives double benefits when meditated on as we are focused on connecting with the cosmic energies.
HOW DOES THE NAVGRAH (NAVAGRAHA YANTRA) WORK?
While meditating on the Yantra when you focus at the centre of a Yantra, your mind is elevated into the creative force of the cosmic energies which flows through the Yantra. Similarly meditating on this Yantra, has its own beneficial effect related to the positive vibrations of the Nine Planets.
The Navgrah Shanti Yantra should be energized before installing:
Placement of the Navagraha Yantra in the appropriate direction helps to get optimum Navgrah Yantra benefits. A Yantra has the power to emanate positive energies and energizes the location where it is installed. You may place it near the entrance of your home/office/shop or in your living room, reception, study room or office cabin. You may keep it on a table or use it as a wall hanging. It works great when placed in the East direction facing West. It gets energised by the rising rays of the Sun and with the divine vibrations of the East corner provides positive transformation energies to the dwelling through its mystical geometry. The vibrations of the Yantra will create an aura of positive energy around you and all the inmates of the place.
Yantra is excellent in establishing high resonance cosmic energies. This helps to connect with the supreme energies and entities that guide us to a spiritual way of living, conduct and understanding. It activates the spiritual self in an individual.
ASTROLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF PLANETS
In Vedic astrology, Navagraha (nine planets) are some of the major planetary influencers in each individual's life. They consist of nine planets namely, the Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Rahu (north node) and Ketu (south node). According to Vedic astrology, good and bad karmas, supernatural and spiritual influences are represented by the planets. Their position in your Kundli/Horoscope is like a blueprint of the Karmas which we are to go through in life. The Navgrah Yantra effectively eliminates the negative effects of Planets and blessings of the deities of each planet flows when the Navagraha Yantra is worshipped.
Sun: Being the principal planet, Sun (‘Surya’ in Sanskrit) is the solar deity. Puranas describe the image of Sun having the celestial body of Gold along with His chariot pulled by the Seven Divine horses. These horses represent the seven chakras or energy centres of the body.
Moon: Chandra in Sanskrit, Moon as Vedas describe, is called Soma. He is youthful, fine-looking, and blond with His two arms. He holds a club and a lotus. It is said that he moves across the sky by His divine chariot. He represents the mind and the Motherhood.
Mars(Mangal): This planet is under the sovereignty of Bhauma, who is the son of Bhumi, the Mother Earth. Since ages, Bhuma has been regarded as the Lord of war and fights and a planet which rules over Aries and Scorpio.
Mercury(Budha): Mangala is the Lord of planet Mercury as well as the son of Moon. He is the God of merchandise and guardian of tradesmen.
Jupiter: Called ‘Guru’ in Sanskrit, Jupiter is the spiritual leader of demigods. He is the epitome of piety, morality and spirituality. He is in the mode of goodness standing for knowledge and teaching. His energies are expansive.
Venus: Venus is also called ‘Shukra’ in Sanskrit. He is the son of Sage Bhrigu and Ushana and also the teacher of the Daityas. Asuras, the wicked ones, find their refuge at the feet of Venus. Planet Venus stands for wealth, bliss, fertility and reproduction.
Saturn: Shani, Saturn, is one of the nine most important Divine beings in Vedic Astrology. He is the son of Sun. He is in the mode of ‘tamas’—ignorance. Saturn is best known for afflicting agonies as well as fulfilling any desires after a long struggle.
Rahu: He represents the upper part (head) of the evil-minded Snake that gulps down the Sun or the Moon, creating an eclipse. Rahu-Kaal-the period of Rahu, in general causes chaos in one’s life as its influence as per Vedic Astrology is considered inauspicious.
Ketu: He represents the rear part (tail) of the evil-minded Snake. He leaves a colossal impact on one’s life as well as it rewards the native beyond their expectation.
NAVGRAH YANTRA BENEFITS
The renowned Navagraha Yantra has high powers to heal many aspects as it is directly associated with the nine Planets as per Vedic Astrology. The Planets and their position in the Kundli or birth chart affect our life and therefore weak placements of Planets have its ill-effects on the native. Installing this Yantra and worshipping it, meditating on it, brings in its benefits.
It benefits by removing planetary Doshas and all the negative effects associated with it.
When installed in the right direction, it bestows good luck and fortune on the worshipper.
The well- placed, beneficial planets in the birth-chart get enhanced.
The Navgraha Yantra brings positivity in the life of the worshipper
It spreads harmony in married life and in other relationships.
Worshipping the Navgrah Yantra offers good health, success and spiritual progress.
The powerful Navgraha Yantra attracts and safeguards wealth.
When worshipped the Navagraha Yantra protects from evil eyes and negative energies
It enhances the overall quality of life.
