Rahu and Ketu are known as shadow planets that have no independent identity. They do not have any physical shape so they are imaginary points in the sky. They have shadowy nature so they tend to act on emotional level. They take traits of signs which they have conceived. Very rarely, they are actually favourable. Rahu and Ketu might be in dasha or mahadasha in horoscope. The native might suffer due to their unfavourable effects.
According to Hindu mythology, there is story about how Rahu and Ketu came into existence. Gods and demons had mutually agreed to produce amrita [nectar causing them to be immortal]. This amrita could be obtained only by churning the ocean. The amrita was obtained and it was distributed to the Gods. A demon disguised as God sat between Sun and Moon to take amrita. However, Sun and Moon recognised the demon and complained to Lord Vishnu. On hearing, Lord Vishnu threw Sudarshan Chakra at the demon that became two pieces. However, since the demon had taken enough amrita so demon could not be killed. Head of the demon was known as Rahu and lower half was known as Ketu. Ever since that day, Rahu and Ketu became enemies of the Sun and the Moon.
Both Rahu and Ketu always move in retrospective motion. Rahu represents luxury. Rahu’s negative causes include mental illnesses, theft, losses, death of family members, legal hassles etc. There are illnesses such as leprosy, skin diseases, breathing problems, ulcers etc. Rahu also causes sudden success or failure of a person. If Rahu is well placed, it can bestow the native with courage and fame.
Ketu causes illnesses related to lungs, ear problems, brain disorders, problems in intestine etc. Ketu represents mystical deeds, wounds, sufferings, bad company, false pride etc. Ketu also stands for moksha, sudden gains, interest in philosophical pursuits, spiritual pursuits etc. There are few remedies for astro-Yogi. Astrologers can be consulted for reducing ill effects of Rahu and Ketu.
Rahu Graha Shanti:
Rahu is in unfavourable position in birth chart. Chanting Beej Mantra 18000 times within 21 days can help. Rahu’s beej mantra is “Om Bhram Bhreem Bhroum Sah Rahave Namah”. Fast on Saturdays to reduce the unfavourable effects of Rahu. Donate rice to the Brahmins and the poor. Help someone suffering from leprosy. Also, help the poor with his/her daughter’s marriage. Feed sweet rotis to crows. Keep fennel seeds beside your pillow. These are a few examples of pacifying Rahu. Of course, there are other things that you can do too. Keep Rahu Yantra that might also help to overcome unfavourable effects of Rahu.
Ketu Graha Shanti:
Chant Ketu Beej mantra 17,000 times and perform Hawan. Ketu Beej mantra is “Om Shram Shreem Shroum Sah Ketave Namah”. Ketu can be pacified by donating blankets, calf, goat, sesame seeds, grey coloured materials and iron weapons. Observe fasts on Tuesday and Saturday. Feed a dog. Donate cooked rice and cereals to the Brahmins. Help old and needy; this in turn helps to reduce the bad effects of Ketu. Ketu Yantra can also be used in overcoming the effects of Ketu.
“Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayei Vicche” is a very powerful mantra. It can be used to ease all kinds of graha doshas. This mantra is highly beneficial for Navagraha Shanti. This mantra should be chanted 108 times daily. Get Navgraha Yantra for yourself and prosper by alleviating all kinds of graha doshas.
