Re: Shani Dev
Sri Matre Namaha,
there are very few Hindus who worship Shanaichara out of love and most worship out of fear or as an appeasement to ward off negative influence in one's horoscope. He is the ultimate lawgiver.
Trayodashi (13th day of the lunar cycle ) falling on a Saturday is the most auspicious day for his worship.
I remember reading somewhere that Shanaichara secured a place amongst the 9 planets by pleasing Kalabhairava with His intense penance. That is the reason, a lot of people worship Kalabhairava to escape from the malefic effects of Saturn.
The sage Pippalada granted all men a boon, that for sixteen years from birth no man will have any affliction from the planet Saturn (Sani).
It may be slightly off the track, but it is worth noting that Sage Pippalada, who is also the Seer for the Dhumavathi mantra had praised Sanaichara and that is why Sani has a Nama (Name) Pippaladena Samstutaha.
Dhumavathi is often identified with Alakshmi or Jyesta Devi who is the consort of Sanaichara. Both Sanaichara and Dhumavathi has a crow as their mount and both symbolize human sufferings which is their way of teaching us dispassion.
Regards,
Rameeshh
Last edited by kriyarameeshh; 21 October 2013 at 04:10 AM.
Sivoham
That, which is the cause for the entire Cosmos to be as it is, is Mahamaya the divine player.
Rameeshh
Bookmarks