Brihaspathigraham(The Jupiter) Guru

Every beginning in the world be thecreation of Universe or dawn of human civilization ought to have a primordialsource followed by subsequent continuity. Perspective, School of thought may vary on certain grounds, beliefs,faith & trust but all these tenets will surely have one or several pathfinders who instil the fundamentals, cardinal or rudimentary concepts orideologies that act as pace setter to these concepts or ideologies.  These path finders are formidabledistinguished erudite Scholars in their respective fields of excellence. The  Universe since time immemorial is filled with suchdistinguished and adorable Path Finders.

Brihaspati means “The Spiritual Guru ofDevas”.  Brihaspati is born in Angarisa Gothram. In certain treatise it is engraved that Agni after severe penance tookrebirth as Brihaspati the 7^th Son of Sage Angarisa. Brihaspatimarried Tara and had a Son, viz. Kach.  TheGreek Mythology also refers Jupiter (Brihaspati) as King of Gods.  In Astronomical perspective, it is a largestPlanet in the Solar system, also referred to as “Yellow Planet”.

Brihaspati is “Deva Guru” associated withWisdom, Knowledge, guidance, eloquence, eminence and a path finders forDevas.  All Devas seek his blessings,guidance and shelter to successfully complete the designated duties avoidinghindrances. The treatise are filled with stories of varying magnitude, where, Devaswith the Guidance of Brihaspati were able to not only over come problems, butsuccessfully run the Universe with the assigned duties.    InBhagwat Gita while Krishna was tutoring Arjuna that “in Sidha tradition I amKapila Muni, amongst the Zodiac Sign I am Dhanu (Saggitarius), amongst Ritu(seasonal change) I am Vasant, amongst Purohit I am Brihaspati”.   Brihaspatiis the inevitable Guru, Teacher, Preceptor, the skilled communicator for Devasand all Devas bow in reverence.

The Astrological significance of Brihaspatiis unmatched & unappalled in every sphere, dimension and magnitude.  Brihaspati is the only 100% auspicious planet (Shubhgrah).  It is believed & trusted astrologicallythat unless complete Guru strength is not held auspicious activities likeMarriage, child birth, all round growth, progression, development does not takeplace. With every growth, under the influence of Brihaspati, the native isbound to amass wisdom, knowledge, wealth and recognition to be identified as aNodal person in Society.  It is anaccepted doctrine in Astrology that much more than the placement of Brihaspatihis aspects of 5,7 and 9 brings highly favourable results (Brihaspati isendowed with aspecting 5^th, 7^th and 9^th house from the Zodiac Sign he has occupied). When Brihaspati is well placed in anatives birth chart is capable of giving life long positive results.  The right placement of Brihaspati in the birth chart of a Spiritual Preceptor will enable one to achieve higherspiritual realms, horizons, a better recognized mediums amongst the followerswho command extensive respect and the general mass always looks upon for benediction.  The Brihaspati is the lord of Dhanu and Meena (Saggitarus and Pieces) Rasi, exalted at Karkadagam (Cancer)and debilitated at Makaram (Capricon). The Brihaspati Mahadasa is for 16years.  

To propitiate Brihaspati generally wearyellow colour clothes on Thursday, adorn Yellow Sapphire stone in the indexfinger, turmeric mixed water/milk is used to water Banana tree everydayspecially on Thursday.  Chickpea afterduly boiling is offered to Cow on Thursday. The Atyadi Pratyadi dev for Brihaspati is Brahma and Dakshinamoorthy.

Considering the auspicious qualities of Brihaspati, Sage Vyasa wrote the following sloka :-

देवानांच ऋषीणां च गुरुं का चनसन्निभम ।

बुद्धिभूतं त्रिलोकेशं तं नमामि बृहस्पितम ।।

Om Deva namcha Rishi namcha GuruKanjanasannibham

Buthi Budham Trilokesham Tam NamamiBrihaspathim

I bow in reverence to Lord Brihaspati, who is the rulingdeity of planet Jupiter.  He is thepreceptor of all gods and sages. He is the embodiment of Wisdom, Knowledge, whois Shining in golden complexion controlling the three worlds.

Brahma Shri Muthuswamy Dikshitar wrote the Brihaspati Kirtanaas under :-

बृहस्पते तारा पते - रागं अठाण - ताळं त्रिपुट

पल्लवि
बृहस्पते तारा पते
ब्रह्म जाते नमोऽस्तु ते

अनुपल्लवि
महा बल विभो गीष्पते
मञ्जु धनुर्मीनाधिपते
महेन्द्राद्युपासिताकृते
माधवादि विनुत धीमते

चरणम्
सुराचार्य वर्य वज्र धर
शुभ लक्षण जगत्रय गुरो
जरादि वर्जिताक्रोध
कच जनकाश्रित जन कल्प तरो
पुरारि गुरु गुह सम्मोदित
पुत्र कारक दीन बन्धो
परादि चत्वारि वाक्स्वरूप -
प्रकाशक दया सिन्धो
(मध्यम काल साहित्यम्)
निरामयाय नीति-कर्त्रे
निरङ्कुशाय विश्व भर्त्रे
निरञ्जनाय भुवन भोक्त्रे
निरंशाय मख प्रदात्रे

Summarized meaning

O Brihaspatey the Husband of Tara and the son of Brahma,Salutations to you.

You are Lord of Strength, Master of Speech, designated Lord of the exquisite Zodiacs Dhanu and Meena (Saggitarius and Pieces), your respected form is worshipped by Indra & other devas, the noble one praised by Vishnu and others.

You are the most esteemed Guru of Devas, the wielder of the thunderbolt, the one with all auspiciousness personified, the undoubted Preceptor of the three worlds, the one devoid of age, anger and father of Kacha.  You are celestial wish fulfilling tree (Kalpavriksha)for those intending refuge in you; you are the one who delight Shiva, Guruguha, the one confers offspring, the friend of weak & poor, one who causes the expression of four types of speech, (chatvari vak parimida padaani as referred in Rig Veda) – four types of speech Para, Pashyanti,Madhyama and Vaikari.

Hail to the one; free of diseases, composer of Niti Shastra, no obstacle, sustainer of the world, remain unblemished, enjoys the universe, the complete one and grant (fruits for) sacrifice.

Of the four major Planets that change over longer periodsof time are capable of bringing good and not good results.  Brihaspati changes normally in 1 year fromone Zodiac sign to another but capable of moving retrograde too.  Interesting fact Kumbh mela – is helddepending upon movement of Brihaspati, to complete 360 degree (full circle)over 12 zodiac signs Brihaspati takes 12 years and when Brihaspati occupiesSingh Rasi (Leo) and when Sun enters Kumbh Rasi (Acquarius) Kumbh mela isscheduled for one month as both Guru and Sun aspect (7^th aspect) each other placing themselves at 180 degrees.  Astute Astrologers consider Brihaspati’s placement, movement for performing all auspicious activities for gaining fruitful results.  Though the Sun is Navagrahadhipathi but for all guidance, he looks upon Brihaspati, the Jupiter to fulfil, complete activities in the most righteous manner.

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