According to Jyotish Shastra, there are nine planets, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu. Every planet has its definition. One such planet is Rahu. Rahu is considered inauspicious. Rahu is Tamas Asura. Rahu is the deity of the ascending or north lunar node. Rahu is the head of the demonic snake. Rahu is not a planet but the shadow of the planet, the shadow of our earth, or the shadow falling on the earth. The shadow has a great impact on our lives. The qualities of Rahu are disease, enmity, and debt. People under the influence of Rahu are fearless, brave, and full of self-confidence. Due to these qualities, the effect of this shadow planet is increasing in Kali Yuga.
It is believed that if your Rahu is strong then you will be very religious whereas it is a demonic planet. If Rahu is sitting in a good position in the horoscope then its effect falls on the rays of the Sun and Jupiter. Due to this Rahu creates a situation of profit in life.
Rahu Dosha is considered a planetary defect in astrology and is considered important in horoscope astrology. This planetary defect can manifest through Rahu and Ketu in one’s horoscope and it can cause hostility or inauspicious effects on various aspects of life. Following are the main symptoms of Rahu Dosha and remedies to get rid of it:
Symptoms of Rahu Dosha
Deviation (Instability): The person feels unstable, as a result of which they are unable to find stability in their goals.
Mental Trauma (Lack of Needs): The person may feel spiritual and mental trauma due to not being able to fulfill their needs.
Mental Existence (Selfish or Cunning): This planetary defect can make a person selfish and cunning, as a result of which he may use others for his purposes.
It is believed that the conjunction of Rahu with any planet is extremely bad. Like the conjunction of Sun and Rahu causes Pitra Dosha, the conjunction of Saturn and Rahu causes Shrapit Dosha, the conjunction of Moon and Rahu causes Grahan Dosha, the conjunction of Guru and Rahu causes Guru Chandal Yoga, the conjunction of Venus and Rahu causes Patharth Dosha. Bad Rahu can cause stomach problems, headaches, bad relationships, misunderstandings about oneself, financial losses, mutual losses, lack of mutual coordination, losing temper over small things, harsh speech, vehicle accidents, bad reputation, and not finding good friends. Rahu brings many achievements in politics.
Ways to get rid of Rahu Dosh
- To avoid the inauspicious effects of the Rahu planet, one should chant the Rahu Mantra. To avoid the inauspicious position of Rahu, donate barley, mustard, coins, seven types of grains, blue or brown clothes, and glass items on Wednesday. Wearing an Onyx gemstone gives relief from Rahu Dosh. To avoid Rahu-induced diseases and obstacles, worship Rahu Yantra.
- When Rahu is bad, the mind starts getting confused, in such a situation, continuous practice of yoga and meditation calms Rahu.
- Rahu is considered a devotee of Lord Shiva, so to calm Rahu, you should worship Lord Shiva daily, as well as chant the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya”.
- Going to the temple of Lord Bhairav Nath and lighting a mustard oil lamp also calms Rahu.
- To please Rahu, worshiping Lord Hanuman and reciting Hanuman Chalisa is also considered auspicious.
- If you are married, then maintaining good relations with your in-laws also pleases Rahu.
- To pacify Rahu, avoid consuming alcohol, cigarettes, and other intoxicants.
- Going to Lord Shiva’s temple on Monday and offering water on the Shivling also protects from the bad effects of Rahu.