Navagrahas-Guru Jupiter

Guru (Jupiter)

Planetary Attributes of Guru

Attribute	Details
Name	Guru (Jupiter)
Caste	Brahmin
Other Names	Silan, Thakshinamoorthi, Angarakan (in some contexts), Viyazhan, Dheivamandhiri, Sikandisan, Amaichan, Sivan, Vedhan, Aandappan, Aasaan, Venthan, Ponniram
Color	Yellow (Golden)
Wife	Tara
Nature	Dual-natured (Ubhaya Graha)
Element	Sky (Akasha Graha)
Gemstone	Yellow Sapphire (Pushparagam)
Flower	Jasmine (Mullai)
Quality	Sattvic (Pure/Good)
Deity	Brahma, Indra
Prathyathi Devata	Brahma
Shape	Rectangle (Chathuram)
Region	Sindhu
Sacrificial Wood	Arasu (Sacred Fig)
Direction	North
Taste	Sweet
Metal	Gold
Vahana (Mount)	Elephant
Disease	Vatha (Wind-related ailments)
Grain	Kothukadalai (Chickpea/Bengal Gram)
Nadi	Vatha Nadi (Wind)
Karakatwa (Signification)	Wealth, Progeny (Children)
Zodiac Sign (Own)	Dhanus (Sagittarius), Meenam (Pisces)
Debilitation (Neecha)	Makaram (Capricorn)
Exaltation (Uchcha)	Katakam (Cancer)
Moolatrikona	Dhanus, Meenam
Body Parts	Stomach, Brain
Own Nakshatras	Punarpusam (Punarvasu), Visaakam (Vishakha), Poorattathi (Purva Bhadrapada)
Gender	Male
Direction	North
Mahadasha Period	16 Years
Transit (Gochara) Period	1 Year
Sub-Planet (Upagraha)	Yamakandam
Friends	Surya, Chandra, Mangal
Enemies	Budha, Shukra
Neutral	Shani, Rahu, Ketu
Sacred Temple	Alankudi
Vaishnava Divya Desam	Thirukkurugur (Azhwar Thirukari)
Avatar of Vishnu	Vamana
Benefits	All connections and mastery of arts
Tamil Month of Strength	Not specified
Food Offering	Curd Rice
Season	Not specified
Weekday	Thursday
Dates	3, 12, 21, 30
Swara (Pranayama Sound)	D
Symbol	24
Social Role	Priest/Teacher
Authority	Minister
Element	Sky
Representation	Children
Lineage/Clan	Kritham
Gotra	Angira Gotra
Raga	Kedara Kola

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Significance of Guru in Astrology

Guru (Jupiter) is the most benefic planet among the Navagrahas. He governs:

• Wealth and prosperity
• Children and progeny
• Education and wisdom
• Dharma (righteousness) and spirituality
• Law and justice
• Finance and banking
• Teaching and counseling

Guru's Aspects

Guru has special aspects on the 5th, 7th, and 9th houses. His aspect is considered very powerful and protective. The saying "Aandavan Guru, thanthaal kodi nanmai" (Guru's aspect gives millions of benefits) highlights his protective nature.

Guru and Social Welfare

Guru governs:

• Social status and respect
• Spiritual inclination
• Charitable institutions
• Old age homes
• Schools and colleges
• Banks and treasuries
• Judiciary and legal system

Guru's Details

• Own Signs: Dhanus (Sagittarius), Meenam (Pisces)
• Exaltation: Katakam (Cancer)
• Debilitation: Makaram (Capricorn)
• Own Nakshatras: Punarpusam (Punarvasu), Visaakam (Vishakha), Poorattathi (Purva Bhadrapada)

Guru's Relationship with Other Planets

• Friends: Surya, Chandra, Mangal
• Enemies: Budha, Shukra
• Neutral: Shani, Rahu, Ketu

Guru's Dasha

• Mahadasha Period: 16 Years
• Transit Period: 1 Year

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Effects of Guru in Various Ascendants/Rasis

Ascendant/Rasi	Yoga/Effect Provided by Guru
Mesha (Aries)	High status, educational excellence. Opportunities in finance and law.
Mithunam (Gemini)	Opportunities to go abroad. Yogas through wife. Success in business.
Kataka (Cancer)	International business. Opportunities to build schools and colleges.
Simha (Leo)	Sudden fortune. Success through children.
Kanni (Virgo)	Yogas through education and arts. Foreign connections.
Vrischika (Scorpio)	High positions in banking and judiciary. Starting own company and finance business.
Dhanus (Sagittarius)	Educational excellence. Yogas through land and property.
Kumbam (Aquarius)	Yogas through eloquence. Success in finance and law.
Meenam (Pisces)	High positions of respect. Success in business and trade. Gaining wealth, status, and fame.

General Rules:

• Guru should not be debilitated, nor placed in the 6th, 8th, or 12th houses.
• Guru should not be associated with the lords of the 6th, 8th, or 12th houses.

Worship and Remedies for Guru

Temples for Guru

• Alangudi: This is the primary temple for Guru remedies (near Kumbakonam).

• Azhwar Thirukari: One of the Nava Thirupathis (nine sacred Vishnu temples), this is also a Guru Sthalam.

• Thiruchendur: Lord Murugan is worshipped here as Guru himself.

• All Shiva Temples: Special worship to Dakshinamoorthy on Thursdays is very beneficial.

Guru Gayatri Mantra

Chant the following Guru Gayatri mantra 108 times daily:

"Om Vrushaba Dhwajaya Vidhmahe Grani Hasthaya Dheemahi Thanno Guru Prachodayath"

or

"Om Guru Devaya Vidhmahe Brahmanandaya Dheemahi Thanno Guru Prachodayath"

Other Recommended Mantras

Chant 108 times:

"Om Mim Sivaya Vasi Guru Devaya Nama"

Rituals

• Observe a fast on Thursdays.
• In the evening, visit a Shiva temple and participate in the special prayers to Dakshinamoorthy.
• Offer Konidai Kadalai Sundal (Bengal gram) to devotees and the poor.
• If Guru is afflicted in the horoscope, feed living beings (especially cows) on Thursdays.

Dakshinamoorthy vs. Guru (Viyazhan)

There is often confusion between Dakshinamoorthy (the form of Shiva as the teacher of knowledge) and Guru (the planetary deity, Brihaspati).

Dakshinamoorthy

• Meaning: "The one who faces south" (Dakshina = south, Moorthy = form).
• He is the guru of gurus, the divine teacher of spiritual knowledge.
• He is depicted seated under a banyan tree, teaching the sages in silence.
• He is the Adi Guru (primordial teacher) or Gnana Guru (teacher of wisdom).

Guru (Brihaspati)

• He is the planetary deity and the teacher of the Devas.
• He is the graha (planet) that rules Thursday.
• He is the significator of material and spiritual wealth.
• His Adhi Devata is Maruthvan and his Prathyathi Devata is Brahma.

Key Difference

Dakshinamoorthy is the form of Lord Shiva who imparts spiritual knowledge. Guru (Brihaspati) is the planetary deity who governs intelligence, wealth, and progeny. They are not the same. Worshiping Dakshinamoorthy does not equate to worshiping the planetary Guru.

Why the Confusion?

The confusion arises because both are called "Guru" (teacher). However, the verse "Gurur Brahma, Gurur Vishnu, Gurur Devo Maheshwara" refers to the spiritual teacher, not the planet.

The Importance of Guru's Aspect

• Guru's aspect is so powerful that it can neutralize many malefic effects.
• When Guru aspects the birth Rasi (Moon sign), it brings success.
• Guru's blessing is essential for marriage and childbirth.
• For those seeking higher education, Guru's grace is indispensable.

Remedies for Guru's Affliction

1. Offer yellow-colored clothes to Guru (or Viyazhan) on Thursdays.
2. Offer Konidai Kadalai (Bengal gram) as Nivedhanam (offering).
3. Light a ghee lamp facing north on Thursdays.

Dakshinamoorthy Worship for Mental Peace

• Dakshinamoorthy can be worshiped on any day for mental clarity and spiritual growth.
• Sitting in Dakshinamoorthy's sanctum and meditating can clear confusion and bring mental peace.

Guru Gayatri Mantra

"Om Vrushaba Dhwajaya Vidhmahe Grani Hasthaya Dheemahi Thanno Guru Prachodayath"

Guru's Number and Gemstone

A person born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st, or 30th of any month falls under the influence of the number 3, which is ruled by Guru. The recommended gemstone for such individuals is the Yellow Sapphire (Pushparagam).

The Story of Guru's Wife (Tara)

As mentioned in the post on Budha (Mercury), Guru's wife Tara was abducted by Chandra (the Moon). This caused a great war. After Brahma intervened, Tara returned to Guru, but she was pregnant with Budha. Because of this, Guru holds a grudge against both Chandra and Budha. This is why Guru and Budha are considered enemies, and why Budha is neutral towards Guru (as Budha respects the one who raised him).

Guru's Role in Society

• Guru represents the teacher, the guide, and the mentor.
• Those with a strong Guru in their horoscope are often respected members of society.
• They are trustworthy, wise, and generous.
• They may be involved in teaching, law, banking, or finance.Guru and Material Wealth
• Guru rules wealth, but not in a greedy sense.
• He represents the ethical acquisition and distribution of wealth.
• He is the significator of Dharma (righteousness), which includes earning money through righteous means.

Guru and Children

• Guru is the significator of children (Putra Karaka).
• A strong Guru ensures the birth of children and their well-being.

Guru and Spirituality

• Guru's blessings are essential for spiritual growth.
• He guides one towards the right path (Dharma).

Guru in Different Houses (Brief Effects)

Guru's House	Effects
1st House	Good health, wealth, and education. Respected by others.
2nd House	Good wealth and family happiness. Good speech.
3rd House	Strong, courageous, good siblings.
4th House	Good education, happy home, mother's blessings.
5th House	Good children, intelligence, and spiritual interest.
6th House	Good health, victory over enemies, but may have some financial troubles.
7th House	Good spouse and happy marriage.
8th House	Long life, but may face some obstacles.
9th House	Great fortune, father's blessings, interest in spirituality.
10th House	Good career, leadership roles, public recognition.
11th House	Great wealth, income from multiple sources.
12th House	Spiritual interest, good expenditure on charity.

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Dakshinamoorthy Sloka

The document references the famous sloka on Guru (the spiritual teacher):

"Gurur Brahma, Gurur Vishnu, Gurur Devo Maheswara, Guru Sakshath Parambrahma, Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha"

Translation: The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is Maheswara (Shiva), the Guru is the Supreme Brahman itself. Salutations to that Guru.

Summary of Guru's Attributes

• Day: Thursday
• Color: Yellow
• Metal: Gold
• Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire
• Grain: Bengal Gram (Kothukadalai)
• Vahana: Elephant
• Direction: North
• Element: Sky (Akasha)

The Story of Guru and Dakshinamoorthy

While Guru (Brihaspati) is the teacher of the Devas, Dakshinamoorthy is the teacher of the sages. Both are called "Guru," but their functions are distinct. Dakshinamoorthy is the embodiment of Jnana (knowledge), while Guru (Brihaspati) is the planetary deity who governs intelligence and prosperity. Worshiping either brings blessings, but for astrological remedies related to Jupiter, one should worship Guru (Brihaspati) on Thursdays.

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