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"Grah Shanti" - Propitiating the Planets
When he was recovering from a serious stroke in America, Rev Shri Amrender Muni Ji stayed with Dr. Subhash Jain and his wife Mrs Sarla Jain, who rendered him devoted service. In the course of conversation with him they asked him questions on how to propitiate the planets and what to do when things don't seem to be going right for us. As the information given to them would be helpful to others as well, it is reproduced verbatim as it was recorded by Dr Jain. Dr Jain: Guruji, please tell us what are the important things we should take care of while doing mantra jap for grah shanti.... Rev. Amrender Muni Ji: There are several Jain scriptures like Chandra Pragyapti and Surya Pragyapti which give detailed information about planetary influences. There are nine planets in total. The Sun, Moon, Mars (mangal), Budh grah, Guru grah, Shukra Grah, Shani grah and Rahu Grah and Ketu Grah constitute these nine planets. Dr Jain: It is said that these planets have the power to influence people's lives in a positive or negative way. Is this true? Rev. Amrender Muni Ji: Yes, the planets do affect us in positive and negative ways, but there is no need to be scared. If you do your mantra jap, tap etc with a pure mind, do good to others and proceed on the spriritual path then the planets do not harm you. Sarla Jain: Guruji please tell us what mantras should be chanted for grah shanti to appease the planets? Rev. Amrender Muni Ji: When one is afflicted by the Sun (surya grah) then one should chant "OM HREEM SHREEM NAMO SIDDHANAM" ऊँ ह्रीं श्रीं नमो सिद्धाणं।
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