subject: Harmful effects of a solar eclipse on your health? [print this page] There is no evidence that eclipses have any physical effect on humans. However, eclipses have always been capable of producing profound psychological effects. For millenia, solar eclipses have been interpreted as portents of doom by virtually every known civilization. These have stimulated responses that run the gamut from human sacrifices to feelings of awe and bewilderment. Although there are no direct physical effects involving known forces, the consequences of the induced human psychological states have led to physical effects.
Although not proven scientifically, some religions believe that pregnant women should stay indoors during a solar eclipse to prevent the baby from developing birth defects.
Hindus also believe that water becomes undrinkable and food becomes inedible.
There are somany mysterious events even today happening around the world for which there is no convincing answer from the science...Likewise, for our each & every dhaarmic ritual, one should not expect us to give justification from the scientific perspective when science itself has its own boundaries of limitation & limited scope.
A simple & straightforward answer to the question why we should not eat during elipse time, is that eclipse period considered as 'taamasa' period and during this period one should not take any food because the food eaten during this period would invigorates the 'tAmasa guNa' (misdirected malicious & vicious thoughts) and may cause the untoward turbulations in our mind. That is the reason why during grahaNa, we the hindu-s do chant god's name, meditate, do japa etc. etc. Ofcourse, there is no effective instrument available in the field of science to determine the exact repercussions of taking food during eclipse.
We should always remember that there is some merit behind all these observations in hindu tradition though we cannot give convincing scientific explanations. And I also believe that, being a hindu, who prefers to follow our sacred scriptures & our ancestors, donot have to satisfy the demands of science. For us, shAstra is the only pramANa (valid proof of means) to observe these disciplines during the eclipse period. And this pramANa is self sufficient for me to follow the formalities with utmost shraddhA & bhakti.
Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse) and its Effects
A solar eclipse is a New moon with tremendous impact. The Sun that gives us life and lights our path is joined briefly with the dark and mysterious qualities of the Moon.
All eclipses indicate change; solar eclipses signify beginnings and usually manifest as events in the outer world.
The heightened impact of eclipse energy can be felt by everyone as much as 3 months in advance and has slight after effects for as long as 3 years afterwards. Although the energies are most prominent for a week on either side of the eclipse (many feel a heightened sense of anxiety during this period), the influence on events continues. Eclipse periods are extremely active, often associated with meaningful events and public exposure.
A total solar eclipse- Purna Surya Grahan will be visible in India on July 22, 2009 from early morning 5:28 hrs to 7:25 hrs. According to the Hindu date it will be on Shravan month Krishnapaksha, 30 (Amavasi day), Wednesday, Samvat 2066. This eclipse will be on Pushya Nakshatraand Cancer sign. (Karka Rashi).
According to NASA, for New Delhi, maximum time for this solar eclipse is 6:27 am. At this time the lagna or the rising sign is Cancer of 15 degrees and 7 minutes in 2nd decandate (drekkana) and Sun of 5 degrees 22 minutes in 1st decandate. The lagna, Sun, Mercury and Ketuwill all be passing through Pushya Nakshatra with the aspect of Rahu.
This solar eclipse will have a major impact on people who have a Grahan Dosha in their respective charts. They should be careful with their health concerning bones, eyes, stomach and heart. As the Sun is in conjunction with Ketu, surgeries can also be expected.
As the eclipse this time falls in Cancer which is a watery sign, and Sun being a dry planet, severe changes in weather such as drying up of rivers, lack of rainfall and drought like conditions are indicated. Agriculture and crops may suffer and sun which represents government will give ups and downs to politicians and people holding honorable ranks like barristers, administrators or rulers especially in Madhya Pradesh and Bihar as these areas will see total solar eclipse. India's natal chart has a Taurus ascendant and Cancer falls in the third house and henceforth the significances of the third house will suffer. Transportation industry can expect problems which are evident in form of metro mishaps. Good relations with the neighboring countries are also unlikely. Since the lagna is Cancer which is a movable sign, the adverse effects will only be temporary and would not last for a long time.
Though the impact of an eclipse on an individual is not significant but it can be foreseen only through natal charts. However the effect on various signs can be given as follows:The solar eclipse is not auspicious for the natives of Aries, Cancer, Leo and Sagittariussign. Care should be taken. While it will be favorable for Taurus,Virgo, Libra and Aquarius. Good results will flow. Average results for Gemini, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces are indicated.
Harmful effects of a solar eclipse on your health?
