PATH OF ENLIGHTENMENT

As we embark on a new year, the celestial movements of planets continue to influence our lives, offering opportunities for growth, reflection, and transformation. In the realm of Vedic astrology, one celestial body stands out for its profound impact on our karmic journey – Shani Dev, the planet Saturn. As we delve into the energies of 2024, let's explore the dos and don'ts influenced by Shani Dev, guiding us towards a year of wisdom, resilience, and spiritual evolution. Understanding Shani Dev: In Vedic astrology, Shani Dev is revered as the taskmaster, the cosmic force that governs karma, discipline, and life lessons. Often depicted as a stern deity, Shani Dev's influence can be intense, yet transformative. As the slowest moving planet, Saturn's transit through the zodiac can span years, prompting us to confront our deepest fears, limitations, and karmic patterns. Dos: Embrace Discipline: 2024 calls for a disciplined approach to life. Whether it's professional go...

Last year I did 8 days fast on our auspicious 8 days of the year called ‘PARYUSHAN’.  Paryushan is the most important Jain religious observance of the year, this is a time of intensive study, reflection and purification. Paryushan means literally, abiding and coming together. It is also a time when the laity take on vows of study and fasting with spiritual intensity similar to temporary monasticism. Paryushan concludes with the time of confession and forgiveness for the transgression of previous year. The most important part of paryushan is meditation and prayer, which provides an opportunity for looking within and towards the teachings of Tirthankaras (A saviour and spiritual teacher of dharma) for guidance. The science and benefits of fasting  :- As Jainism and science go hand in hand, there is always a scientific proof backing up for any act of Jainism.  Jainism is credited by the scientific community as being among the first religions to believe the existenc...