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Muhurtham - The Auspicious Time: Home
Muhurtham - The Auspicious Time: Home
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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