I must make a note somewhere to remind myself to buy a gold ornament on May 7, 2008. I am not that rich but I think I can afford a gold ring or tiny pendant which is less than RM100.00. Besides buying gold is an investment. Why May 7 and not any other day? For that ladies and gentlemen, you have to read the article by one of my favourite columnists T. Selva which I have taken from the Sunday Star.
Doubly lucky day
VASTHU SASTRA
VASTHU SASTRA
By T. SELVA
Here’s a to-do list to reap maximum benefits from a very auspicious day of the Indian Vedic calendar that is coming up in two weeks time.
REMEMBER to buy gold ornaments on May 7 and you will enjoy endless wealth and prosperity.
One of the four most auspicious days of the Vedic calendar is Akshaya Tritiya, which falls on May 7. (The other three days being the Ugadi, Vijayadashami and Balipaadyami, which are all celebrated widely).
REMEMBER to buy gold ornaments on May 7 and you will enjoy endless wealth and prosperity.
One of the four most auspicious days of the Vedic calendar is Akshaya Tritiya, which falls on May 7. (The other three days being the Ugadi, Vijayadashami and Balipaadyami, which are all celebrated widely).
May 7 is a day of good luck, fortune and success when the sun and the moon are simultaneously at their peak brightness.
According to the Tritiya legend, which originates from the Mahabharata (India’s greatest epic), the Sanskrit word Akshaya means “one that never diminishes”.
Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third lunar day from the new moon. and every year, Akshaya Tritiya falls between April 14 and May 14.
During this period, the Sun will be in Aries, which is in exalted position while the Moon will be in another exalted position, that of Taurus. The Sun, the lord of the planets, and the Moon, the lord of creativity, are both exalted, so the day is considered to be a very auspicious.
This sacred day is considered more significant if it falls on a Wednesday or Friday. This year, it falls on a Wednesday.
On this day, it would be a good time to bring home the image of the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, in any form, gold, silver, platinum, diamond or precious stones, and property.
The legend states that any venture initiated on this day shall continue to grow and bring prosperity. In India, the day is celebrated grandly with people purchasing jewellery because valuables that are acquired on Akshaya Tritiya are expected to be replenished endlessly.
The day is also recognised for our good deeds and the individuals are blessed abundantly. This is the reason why many people make donationsor give alms (guru dakshina) on this day, in the hope of earning merit for life. People are also urged to get blessings from parents or guardians.
Performing the special Mahalakshmi ritual in the house is recommended as it will remove all negative entities and invoke subtle prosperous energy into the space.
According to scriptures, this day is considered sacred and donating certain items such as umbrellas, fans or sandals to holy men is encouraged. It is also good to treat people to a feast.
All married and unmarried women should take part in the prayers, particularly to the goddess of wealth. Why women in particular? Because in Indian culture, women are regarded as the beauty and wealth of the house.
According to the Tritiya legend, which originates from the Mahabharata (India’s greatest epic), the Sanskrit word Akshaya means “one that never diminishes”.
Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third lunar day from the new moon. and every year, Akshaya Tritiya falls between April 14 and May 14.
During this period, the Sun will be in Aries, which is in exalted position while the Moon will be in another exalted position, that of Taurus. The Sun, the lord of the planets, and the Moon, the lord of creativity, are both exalted, so the day is considered to be a very auspicious.
This sacred day is considered more significant if it falls on a Wednesday or Friday. This year, it falls on a Wednesday.
On this day, it would be a good time to bring home the image of the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, in any form, gold, silver, platinum, diamond or precious stones, and property.
The legend states that any venture initiated on this day shall continue to grow and bring prosperity. In India, the day is celebrated grandly with people purchasing jewellery because valuables that are acquired on Akshaya Tritiya are expected to be replenished endlessly.
The day is also recognised for our good deeds and the individuals are blessed abundantly. This is the reason why many people make donationsor give alms (guru dakshina) on this day, in the hope of earning merit for life. People are also urged to get blessings from parents or guardians.
Performing the special Mahalakshmi ritual in the house is recommended as it will remove all negative entities and invoke subtle prosperous energy into the space.
According to scriptures, this day is considered sacred and donating certain items such as umbrellas, fans or sandals to holy men is encouraged. It is also good to treat people to a feast.
All married and unmarried women should take part in the prayers, particularly to the goddess of wealth. Why women in particular? Because in Indian culture, women are regarded as the beauty and wealth of the house.
On this day people are urged to throng jewellery shops to make purchases under the notion that they would be bestowed with all kinds of material benefits.
As gold is considered very auspicious ,besides being one of the safest investments, people should purchase gold on Akshaya Tritiya.
In Indian mythology, an auspicious date or time should be observed for all new beginnings so that every individual will be blessed with prosperity, health, happiness and peace of mind.
Such good occasions are found in the Indian almanac on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis.
Some people follow them religiously and a substantial number also follow the bright and dark sides of a day on an hourly basis!
This is applied when people are seeking to purchase something valuable (a house, a car, jewellery), starting a journey, first meeting a bride or groom, undertaking new business ventures and all other important events.
This aspect of the ancient wisdom continues to draw great significance in modern times as people use them as a guide in their decision making, especially involving major events in their lives.
As gold is considered very auspicious ,besides being one of the safest investments, people should purchase gold on Akshaya Tritiya.
In Indian mythology, an auspicious date or time should be observed for all new beginnings so that every individual will be blessed with prosperity, health, happiness and peace of mind.
Such good occasions are found in the Indian almanac on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis.
Some people follow them religiously and a substantial number also follow the bright and dark sides of a day on an hourly basis!
This is applied when people are seeking to purchase something valuable (a house, a car, jewellery), starting a journey, first meeting a bride or groom, undertaking new business ventures and all other important events.
This aspect of the ancient wisdom continues to draw great significance in modern times as people use them as a guide in their decision making, especially involving major events in their lives.
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