This year, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on July 10th. This day is not only dedicated to saints and teachers, but is also considered very special from an astrological perspective. The special thing is that this time, Guru Purnima falls on a Thursday, which is the day of the planet Jupiter itself. This conjunction is considered extremely auspicious and fruitful. Therefore, this day is a great opportunity for those whose horoscopes have a Guru Dosha (Jupiter affliction).
In Vedic astrology, the planet Jupiter is considered the most auspicious planet. He is called the Guru of the gods, and his influence deeply affects education, career, marriage, progeny, health, fortune, and spiritual progress.
How to identify Guru Dosha in a horoscope
According to astrology, if Jupiter is in an inauspicious house in the birth chart, is afflicted by enemy planets, or is in conjunction with Rahu-Ketu or Saturn, it is called Guru Dosha. If Jupiter is in a debilitated sign, retrograde, or combust, it also becomes weak.
Due to this Dosha, the native faces many kinds of obstacles in life
- Repeated obstacles in education
- Lack of growth in career
- Delay in marriage or breakdown in relationships
- Problems in conceiving a child
- Sudden financial loss or economic crisis
- Confusion in decision-making and lack of self-confidence
- Obstacles in the spiritual path
On Guru Purnima, these remedies can be done to please Guru
The day of Guru Purnima is considered the most suitable to get the grace of the planet Jupiter. Below are some remedies that can be performed on this day to yield auspicious results:
Start a Thursday fast
Observe a fast on Guru Purnima and worship Lord Vishnu and Devguru Brihaspati (Jupiter). Resolve to fast continuously for five Thursdays from this day. Wear yellow clothes every Thursday, worship with yellow flowers, and offer yellow sweets.
Donate yellow items
The planet Jupiter is associated with the color yellow, so donating yellow lentils, turmeric, bananas, yellow clothes, and yellow flowers on this day is considered very auspicious. Feeding a poor Brahmin or donating yellow clothes is also fruitful.
Worship the banana tree
After taking a bath in the morning of Guru Purnima, go under a banana tree. Offer water mixed with a little turmeric to the tree. Offer yellow flowers, chana dal (split chickpeas), and light a lamp. During this, chant the mantra ‘ॐ बृं बृहस्पते नम:’. By doing this, the obstacles coming in life begin to be removed.
Establish a Guru Yantra
Students who are facing difficulties in their studies or whose careers have stalled should establish a Guru Yantra in their home on the day of Guru Purnima. Keep the yantra at the place of worship and worship it daily. This yantra attracts knowledge, wealth, and peace.
Respect scholars and gurus
Guru Purnima is not only a day to worship the Guru of the gods, but also an opportunity to express gratitude to the gurus, teachers, and elders in your life. Giving them respect on this day, touching their feet, and taking their blessings helps to strengthen the planet Jupiter.
Chant a special mantra
Chanting the following mantra on the day of Guru Purnima is very auspicious
ॐ बृं बृहस्पते नमः
Chant this mantra at least 108 times. If possible, sit on a yellow asana (mat) and chant this mantra with a yellow mala (rosary). This not only pacifies the planet Jupiter but also increases mental and spiritual energy.
Feed Brahmins and serve cows
There has been a tradition of respectfully feeding Brahmins on Guru Purnima. Also, cow सेवा (sewa - service) is considered a great remedy to please the planet Jupiter. Visit a cow shelter and feed cows fodder or jaggery.
If you are worried about education and progeny, then do these remedies
If there is a problem related to progeny due to Guru Dosha in the horoscope, then on this day, distribute yellow fruits (such as mangoes or bananas) to poor children. Also, gift pencils, books, or study materials to students. This reduces the sufferings related to the planet Jupiter.
Do not offer water to the Tulsi plant
Do not use Tulsi (holy basil) during the worship of Shiva or Vishnu on Guru Purnima. Tulsi is not associated with the planet Jupiter and is considered prohibited in some special situations.
Life flourishes by the grace of Guru
When the position of the planet Jupiter is favorable in the horoscope, then miraculous changes are seen in the life of a person. Rapid progress occurs in the fields of knowledge, career, marriage, and fortune. Therefore, the remedies performed on a day like Guru Purnima are considered particularly effective. This day is an auspicious opportunity to appease Devguru Brihaspati (Jupiter), who can open the doors of a person's fortune.
