significance & worship to be performed on a rare combination occurring Jan 12th
In the culture of Bhāratadēśa, ‘Time’ has great significance. Tithis, days of the week, stars – everything has its own distinction. All the beings are bound by time and time is in the control of God.
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErcvAnvVoAAHF6p.jpg)
विरिन्चिशक्रविष्णूनां मनुष्याणां तु का कथा ।
तेन त्वं सर्वसत्त्वेन ग्रहराजो महाबलः॥
Not only present as one among the nine planets, Aṅgāraka..
पुरा तपस्यतः शम्भोर्दाक्षायण्या वियोगतः ।
भालस्थलात्पपातैकः स्वेदबिन्दुर्महीतले ॥
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Erc2pm-VoAIQs1Q.jpg)
स्नेहसम्बन्धिनः सोఽथ धात्र्या धात्रीस्वरूपया ॥
माहेय इत्यतः ख्यातिं परामेष गतः सदा ।
Skānda Purāṇa mentions that a waterdrop fell on the earth from Paramēśwara deeply immersed in tapas from which came a red-complexioned boy.
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Erc2wsOUUAIx8eu.jpg)
Śiva also gave him a position equal to His sons Hēramba and Ṣaṇmukha.
Brahma tells Nārada
सर्वेषां भूमिसम्बन्धमस्तिते नात्रसन्शयः।
ऋर्णानुबन्धरूपेण पशुपत्नीसुतादयाः॥
अन्योन्यं सुखदुःखादिहेतुरित्यवधारय।
किन्तु सर्वऋणध्वन्सं भविष्यति कुजार्चनात्॥
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Erc20lRUYAQ9s1X.jpg)
कुजः कुमारो भगवानसौ सन्मङ्गलात्मकः॥
The moment a human being is born, debts related to earth are formed, due to which spouse, children, and other bondages occur. These bondages give both pleasure and pain.
Aṅgāraka is also known as ‘Mangaḷa’, since he bestows auspiciousness, Kuja since he is ja – born to Ku – Earth.
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Erc24qWVcAE_R9K.jpg)
Worship of Gaṇapati on a day when there is a combination of Tuesday and Caviti tithi is auspicious, as this is ‘Alabhya Yōga’, and bestows the grace of Kuja.
Though Kuja is not favorable now due to some actions performed in previous births, he is very compassionate and bestows his grace with small remedies.
Worship of Kuja Yantra is done on par with the Yantras of deities.
This Yantra has nine squares in which the sum of any three numbers will be 21.
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Erc3J23VQAAZtNa.jpg)
Hence, it is mentioned in Bhaviṣyōttara Purāṇa that performing circum-ambulation 21 times is essential to obtain the grace of the God.
There are many stōtrās related to Aṅgāraka
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Erc3S8sVEAALg4Q.jpg)
त्रिभुजाकारमण्डले रक्तचन्दन प्रतिमायां भगवन्तं अङ्गारकं अग्न्याक्रितिम्।
दक्षिणाभिमुखं रक्तवर्णं शक्तिशूलगदा खड्गधर चतुर्भुजं मेषरथवाहनं॥
Dakṣiṇābhimukhaṁ – This sign symbolizes the ability to give knowledge. One acquires knowledge with the worship of Kuja.
‘Divyaughādi gurukaṭākṣānugrahapātraṁ’ i.e. the grace of Kuja bestows the grace of Divyaugha, Siddhaugha , and Mānavaugha congregations of Gurus.
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Erc3jmOVgAcRIY7.jpg)
On any day, especially on this day, one should offer arghya with water in a copper pot mixed with red sandalwood, red flowers, and akṣata sitting on the knees chanting the following :-
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Erc3rA3UUAATej7.jpg)
ऋणार्तस्त्वां प्रपन्नोस्मि ग्हाणार्घ्यं नमोस्तुते ॥
प्रसीद देवदेवेश विघ्नहारिन् धरात्मज ।
ग्रिहाणार्घ्यं मया दत्तं मम शान्तिप्रदो भव ॥
रक्तप्रवाऌअसङ्काश जपाकुसुमसन्निभ ।
महीसुत महाबाहो ग्रिहाणार्घ्यं नमोस्तुते ॥
ऋणार्तस्त्वां प्रसन्नोस्ति ग्रिहाणार्घ्यं नमोस्तुते ॥
After offering arghya four times like this, one should perform circum-ambulation 21 times to obtain the grace of Kuja.
Śrī Muttuswāmi Dīkṣitār described the tattva & form of Aṅgāraka
‘raktāṅgaṁ raktāmbarādidharaṁ śaktiśūladharaṁ maṅgaḷaṁ kambukaḷaṁ man̄julatarapadayugaḷaṁ .....
mandasmita vilasitavaktraṁ...
jānusthahastacitraṁ caturbhujamativicitraṁ’
More from Brahmasri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma
More from Religion
First thread of the year because I have time during MCO. As requested, a thread on the gods and spirits of Malay folk religion. Some are indigenous, some are of Indian origin, some have Islamic
Before I begin, it might be worth explaining the Malay conception of the spirit world. At its deepest level, Malay religious belief is animist. All living beings and even certain objects are said to have a soul. Natural phenomena are either controlled by or personified as spirits
Although these beings had to be respected, not all of them were powerful enough to be considered gods. Offerings would be made to the spirits that had greater influence on human life. Spells and incantations would invoke their
Two known examples of such elemental spirits that had god-like status are Raja Angin (king of the wind) and Mambang Tali Arus (spirit of river currents). There were undoubtedly many more which have been lost to time
Contact with ancient India brought the influence of Hinduism and Buddhism to SEA. What we now call Hinduism similarly developed in India out of native animism and the more formal Vedic tradition. This can be seen in the multitude of sacred animals and location-specific Hindu gods
i wonder if you can make a thread bout witchcraft in malaysia.. or list of our own local gods/deites..
— r a y a \U0001f319 (@lcvelylilith) February 20, 2020
Before I begin, it might be worth explaining the Malay conception of the spirit world. At its deepest level, Malay religious belief is animist. All living beings and even certain objects are said to have a soul. Natural phenomena are either controlled by or personified as spirits
Although these beings had to be respected, not all of them were powerful enough to be considered gods. Offerings would be made to the spirits that had greater influence on human life. Spells and incantations would invoke their
Animist ceremonies of a religious or magical nature were normally held for the purpose of divination or making a request. This would either be done at a keramat or at a shrine similar to the Thai spirit houses or Chinese roadside shrines pic.twitter.com/I1hliyi0x3
— \u2745\u1710\u170b\u1713\u170e (@uglyluhan) June 16, 2019
Two known examples of such elemental spirits that had god-like status are Raja Angin (king of the wind) and Mambang Tali Arus (spirit of river currents). There were undoubtedly many more which have been lost to time
Contact with ancient India brought the influence of Hinduism and Buddhism to SEA. What we now call Hinduism similarly developed in India out of native animism and the more formal Vedic tradition. This can be seen in the multitude of sacred animals and location-specific Hindu gods
#Bookmark this
The full story of || Dhruv ||
We’ll see How Dhruv occupied a fixed position in the northern sky?
I repeat “Untold Unsung now Unearthed”
Go through entire thread carefully.
OM NAMO BHAGWATE VAASUDEVAAY
RT & spread the knowledge.
Any questions use #AskPratz
.... continuing from previous thread/story
O prince! Thus concentrate on that omnipotent eternal Lord with the mantra - ‘OM NAMO BHAGWATE VAASUDEVAAY’ .
https://t.co/H62ehDT3ix
The prince Dhruv greeted the sages and continued on his journey. At last, he reached a beautiful forest Madhuvan on the bank of the river Yamuna. It was the same forest, which was later occupied by a demon Madhu.
Shatrughana, the youngest brother of Sri Rama had killed demon Lavan, son of Madhu in the same forest & founded the township of Mathura. In the same forest, prince Dhruv decided to carry out his penance. As per the dictate of the sages, he began to recite the mantra continuously
Very soon, the earth began to move because of Dhruv’s severe penance. Even the seat of Indra could not remain stable. A stampede resulted among the gods. The gods then hatched a conspiracy to disturb the penance.
The full story of || Dhruv ||
We’ll see How Dhruv occupied a fixed position in the northern sky?
I repeat “Untold Unsung now Unearthed”
Go through entire thread carefully.
OM NAMO BHAGWATE VAASUDEVAAY
RT & spread the knowledge.
Any questions use #AskPratz
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EuGO2nBUcAAfo9d.png)
.... continuing from previous thread/story
O prince! Thus concentrate on that omnipotent eternal Lord with the mantra - ‘OM NAMO BHAGWATE VAASUDEVAAY’ .
https://t.co/H62ehDT3ix
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EuGQKJ8VkAY8usi.png)
So you too go and recite the same mantra in order to please Lord Vishnu.
— Prateechi \U0001f6eb\u2708\ufe0f\U0001f6e9\ufe0f (@BahuRaani) February 6, 2021
\u2026To be continued
It\u2019s a beautiful long story. Read it to your loved ones.
(Next Weekly Thread)
We\u2019ll see How Dhruv occupied a fixed position in the northern sky?
Stay Tuned
Jai Maa
_/\\_ pic.twitter.com/7TxdNsoZes
The prince Dhruv greeted the sages and continued on his journey. At last, he reached a beautiful forest Madhuvan on the bank of the river Yamuna. It was the same forest, which was later occupied by a demon Madhu.
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EuGQPpEUUAAaE5h.png)
Shatrughana, the youngest brother of Sri Rama had killed demon Lavan, son of Madhu in the same forest & founded the township of Mathura. In the same forest, prince Dhruv decided to carry out his penance. As per the dictate of the sages, he began to recite the mantra continuously
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EuGQS6qUUAIvR-w.png)
Very soon, the earth began to move because of Dhruv’s severe penance. Even the seat of Indra could not remain stable. A stampede resulted among the gods. The gods then hatched a conspiracy to disturb the penance.
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EuGQZdeVIAMpvBx.png)