Mumbai: In Vedic astrology, various remedies are prescribed to balance planetary energies and lead a harmonious life. Interestingly, many of these solutions lie not in elaborate rituals but in everyday household items. Among the most sacred and effective is kesar—the golden spice known as saffron. Not only a culinary treasure, saffron holds immense astrological and spiritual significance, especially when used in simple home rituals.
Saffron is commonly used during Hindu pujas (rituals) and is deeply revered by deities such as Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and planet Jupiter (Guru). According to astrology, saffron is linked to both Jupiter and Mercury, and remedies involving it are said to strengthen these planets. It is believed that the right use of saffron can help remove family conflicts, attract wealth, and dispel negativity. In ancient times, even sacred mantras were written using saffron ink, highlighting its powerful spiritual resonance.
Astrological Remedies Using Saffron
- Donate Saffron on Thursdays: If Jupiter is weak in your birth chart or you’re facing financial difficulties, donate saffron on a Thursday. This helps pacify the malefic effects of Guru and strengthen its positive influence.
- Reduce Mangal Dosh with Hanuman Tilak: To calm the negative impact of Mars (Mangal), mix saffron with red sandalwood and apply it as a tilak (forehead mark) on Lord Hanuman. This is especially beneficial for those with Manglik dosha.
- Pitru Dosh Remedy: For ancestral healing, burn saffron on Chaturdashi or Amavasya to offer its smoke to your ancestors and seek their peace and blessings.
- Place Saffron in Your Locker: Wrap a pinch of saffron in a white cloth and keep it in your safe or locker on a Thursday to attract wealth and resolve money-related issues.
- Saffron Bath for Planetary Peace: Mix saffron and a bit of turmeric in water and bathe with it on Thursdays to reduce the negative effects of Jupiter in your horoscope.
- Heal Marital Conflicts: If tension persists between husband and wife, applying a saffron tilak on both the forehead and navel can bring harmony and emotional closeness.
- Boost Fortune with Silver Container: Keeping saffron in a silver box and placing it at your home’s altar is believed to enhance good fortune and overall prosperity.
- Success Before Auspicious Work: Before starting any important work, applying a saffron tilak ensures success and smooth outcomes.
- Cleanse Home of Negativity: Burn saffron with camphor and guggul (a resin used in rituals) to cleanse your home’s energy and remove negativity.
- Evil Eye Protection: To ward off the evil eye, take seven saffron strands, circle them over yourself seven times, and then burn them with camphor. This helps dispel negative energy and psychic attacks.
(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not endorse or validate these claims.)