Story of Rahu and Ketu
According to Indian texts, Rahu and Ketu are found in the Puranic genre of mythology,
as during the churning of the sea Amrit (elixir of immortality) came out,
Rāhu was present at that time and overcome with pride.
Mohini, the female avatar of Vishnu, started distributing Amrit to the Devtaas.
However, one Danav, Svarbhanu, sat in the row of devtaas and drank the Amrit. The Sun God and the Moon God noticed him, and they informed Mohini; however, by that time Svarbhanu, had already become immortal. Vishnu as Mohini cut off Svarbhanu’s head with Sudarshan Chakra.
Rahu ketu could not die, but his head was separated from his body and his head came to be known as Rahu,
while his body came to be known as Ketu.
After this happens with the complete event,
Rahu and Ketu were given the responsibility to influence the lives of the humans on Earth
the cruel nature of Rahu and their impression on human life affects their lives and lets to flummox in various areas of life.
Why Rahu and Ketu considered astronomical bodies
Rahu & Ketu doesn’t have a physical existence, but deceptively the chance of Amrit make them part of Navgaraha (9 planets). On the other hand, Ketu doesn’t possess a head because it is separated by Sudarshan Chakra. Rahu is a serpent’s head and Ketu is a body, as the remaining part of the body is without the head.
Why are Rahu and Ketu cruel?
Rahu and Ketu are deceptive in nature, due to shadowy entities their heavy and malefic effects steers the mind in any direction because Ketu doesn’t possess a the head. The heavy effects of the Ketu steer the mind in any direction, this is the reason why native commits wrong deeds or serious mistakes, which leads to trouble.
Do both results in the same manner?
Well, both possess the same nature, and affect in a different manner, thus if the positioning of Rahu and Ketu are best in the chart then,
good results can be expected otherwise both are capable to dilute poison in the life through its silent bites.
What is the best positioning for good results?
Whereas, the best positioning of these serpents are considered in the upachaya houses i.e., 3, 6, 10, and 11th houses of the horoscope.
On the other hand, Rahu exalts in the Taurus sign and Ketu in the Scorpio sign,
these are the best zodiac signs in which Rahu and Ketu give their marvelous results, provided other supportive factors are also in a healthy state.
What are the Results of Rahu and Ketu
Generally, Rahu and Ketu have their importance as per Vedic Astrology,
the unfavorable results are a failure, bad luck, hardships, obstruction in career and personal life, cash crunch, financial loss, diseases, blockage in fate, etc.
Whereas the favorable results are beyond the limit and expectations such as. Gains in life, immense success, hidden wealth, name & fame, promotion, and increase in confidence.
You can derive good and expected results from Rahu and Ketu, by paying your devotion to your natal Rahu and Ketu,
remedies and sincere devotion are capable in themselves to derive good results from demons also.
Effects of Mantra to get the best effects of Ketu
If Ketu is giving bad results and leading to many problems in life, then,
Mantra can provide tenderness in your life.
The best and simple way is to chant the Beej Mantra of Ketu properly by chanting Mantra on Rudraksha Mala up to 108 times,
and the best time is to chant it early in the morning or after Sunset on taking Asan to the black/white blanket.
Some other beneficial remedies:
- Chant Beej Mantra of Rahu. “Om bharam bharim bharaum sah Rahve namah”.
(To get the desired results, chant the mantras in front of a picture of Maa Kali or Maa Durga) - Worshiping Maa Durga, especially Maa Kali.
- Bath daily, stay neat and clean. Worship Tulsi.
- Rahu is an airy element, so Pranayam can help you in it too.
- One should use a silver glass to drink anything.
- Those having malefic Rahu, should have their meal in the kitchen, and take it as soon as possible once it is cooked.
- Apply sandalwood.
- Stay away from alcohol, drugs, smoking. Because these things are associated with Demons. If you’re using it, then you’re surely powering up your Rahu.
This is the most simple and effective method,
which demands only your devotion to the Rahu to get auspicious and desired results.
