bhargavasarma {nirikhi krishna bhagavan}

GODAVARI THE HOLY RIVER– GOUTAMI GANGA Who is Godavari? What is its origin? What are its other names? Godavari the holy river is none other than Vishnu Paadodbhavi the divine Ganga that was held by Lord Shiva on his head (matted hair locks). A portion of it was released by Lord Shiva due to the vigorous penance/efforts made by Sage Goutama to get rid of his Go-Hatya dosha. Goda + Vari = Godavari; Goda means the one that has given life to the Cow and Vari means water; Godavari means the one that has given life (Praana) to the Cow (Go) from the divine water that was released (Shivadatta) by Lord Shiva. When it was released by Lord Shiva it (Godavari) first manifested at a place called Brahmagiri on Sahyadri Parvatha (Western Ghats) and from there it started flowing downward through the mouth of a Cow (Gomukha); Like Ganga became Bhaagirathi due to the efforts of King Bhagirtha, it also became Goutami since it was originated due to the efforts of Sage Goutama. Godavari is...

देवानां च ऋषीणां च गुरुं काचंन सन्निभम् बुद्धिभूतं त्रिलोकेशं तं नमामि बृहस्पतिम् Jupiter’s transit in the zodiac is the most sought after one as it bring out marked influence on individuals. Jupiter known as Guru Graha otherwise called Bruhaspathi is the most benevolent and benefic among the planets. Considered as Deva Guru (divine preceptor) in Hindu philosophy, Jupiter’s blessings (Guru Bala) are very much essential for an individual and His transit into certain positions in Gochaara is most awaited for performing of auspicious ceremonies like marriage; upanayana etc. Even while fixing of muhurtha for auspicious ceremonies it is ensured that Jupiter (Guru) is in proper placement either by presence or by aspect in the muhurtha chart. Jupiter’s transit schedule in Simha Raasi (Leo sign) Jupiter’s transit generally takes place once in a year and it takes 12 years for Jupiter to complete one revolution around the zodiac. This year Jupiter’s transit is ta...