Topic: meditation guide

Observing this Vrat grants the merit of all major Yagyas and penances. The devotee enjoys all worldly pleasures (सांसारिक सुख), overcomes life's obstacles, and ultimately achieves Moksha (salvation) by finding a place in Vaikuntha (Lord Vishnu's heavenly abode).

Ashtakvarga is based on physical planetary bodies that emit physical light and influence. Since Rahu and Ketu are mathematical shadow nodes (छाया ग्रह) and lack physical mass, they do not project points (Bindus) in this specific 8-fold system.

On Sharad Purnima, boil milk with dry fruits and place it in a silver vessel under moonlight overnight. It is believed the moon rays possess healing properties (Amrit) on this night, beneficial for health and emotional stability.

Being a Thursday, Rahukaal generally falls in the early afternoon hours. Today, it is from 01:50 PM to 03:25 PM. It is highly advised to avoid starting new business deals or traveling for auspicious purposes during this time.