What are Dos and Don’ts of Solar Eclipse?

While the year 2022 is on the brink of its end, this year has been pretty much happening in terms of solar activities. Throughout human history, solar eclipses have been a matter of a great deal, and a lot of Vedic and modern astrology has been designed around it. 

If questions like “Can we eat during a solar eclipse?”, “Can we go out during a solar eclipse?” “how to sleep during Grahan?” bother you. If you are tired of hearing things like “don’t go out during an eclipse”, “sprinkle holy water on yourself after the eclipse has passed”, etc., trust us, you are not alone. So here we bring you a piece on solar eclipse do’s and don’ts to burst the myths and mystique around it from an astrological point of view.

Let us know what a Solar eclipse is

In simple terms, a Solar eclipse, also known as Surya Grahan in Hindi, is a rare phenomenon when the moon comes between the Earth and the sun, hence creating an alignment that leads to it casting its shadow on Earth. The first known solar eclipse ever to occur in human history dates back to November 30th, 3340 B.C. On the Muhurat of 20th April 2023 the next solar eclipse is destined to happen. Following is a list of solar eclipse dos and don’ts –

What Not to Do During a Solar Eclipse

Avoid Pre-prepared Food- One should not cook or eat or drink during a solar eclipse; astrologically, it’s not a right omen. Instead once the eclipse has passed, then cook and prepare fresh food. Scientifically, one should also avoid pre-prepared food as, during an eclipse, there’s a lot of radiation around us, and it affects the food we eat as well, so avoiding the food would be the best option.

Pregnant Women and People With Heart Diseases Should Avoid the Sun- Pregnant women and people suffering from heart diseases must avoid the sun or outdoors if possible. The radiation from the sun fluctuates during a solar eclipse, so a pregnant lady or someone with a heart ailment should avoid going out. 

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Avoiding Doing or Buying Auspicious Things- During a solar eclipse, one should not conduct auspicious activities or buy new things simply because a solar eclipse is considered a bad omen and bad Muhurat. Investing time and money into something new may bring misfortune during a solar eclipse.

One Should Avoid Looking at the Sun Directly – One should definitely not look at the sun directly in any case, especially with the naked eye. During a solar eclipse, harmful radiations are released by the sun, which can cause permanent damage to the eyes. So if one is interested in looking at an eclipse, one should try indirect ways. Something like wearing a pair of sunglasses or optical devices like a pair of binoculars, telescope etc.

People Should Stay Indoors – Everyone should try and stay indoors and away from the sun. This is because of the ultraviolet rays released during the eclipse. Unless it is a necessity to go out, one should avoid it.

Things to be done during a solar eclipse

Tulsi Plant Leaves Should Be Used in Cooking – According to the Hindu religion Tulsi Plant is believed to be holy and that it contains medicinal values. It is also believed that tulsi cannot get contaminated or corrupted by anything. So using the leaves of tulsi in cooking can clear the contamination from your food.

Chanting of Surya Ashtakam Stotra – Everyone should be doing this but especially the people who have the sun god as a dominant entity in their horoscope. This will provide them with good fortune, and it will reduce the chances of misfortunes happening around them.

Taking a Bath After the Eclipse – According to astrology, it is beneficial to take a bath after the eclipse as it cleanses your body and mind from all the negative vibes around you.

Donate – Once the eclipse is over and you have taken a bath, you should donate food, money etc., to the needy or just help someone who needs your help.

Read Puranas or Spiritual Books – One should try and read ancient spiritual books. This will help in gaining mental peace and spiritual awakening. 

Honour Your Ancestors – This is the correct time to honour and pray to your ancestors. During this time, you will gain their blessings, and misfortune will not cross paths with you. It will also help you in enjoying your success and achievements. 

Listen to Vishnu Mrutyunjaya Mantra – One should listen to Vishnu Mrutyunjaya Mantra.

Listen to Your Parents and Seek Their Blessings – One should listen to their parents and seek their blessings according to astrology 2023. By creating a healthy and loving relationship with parents one can reduce the adverse effects of an eclipse. 

Meditate- One should meditate during a solar eclipse, it forms a connection with the cosmic realm. Meditation calms the mind and body, which increases output and energy. Meditation is one of the most important activities that people should do during a solar eclipse.

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