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The
planet Jupiter in Vedic astrology is known as GURU,
BRIHASPATI, and DEVAGURA. In Sanskrit these names mean,
"teacher, lord of light, and teacher to the gods."
Jupiter is a 1st rate benefice planet,
generally considered to be the most auspicious of the
planets. He rules over the two sidereal signs of
Sagittarius and Pisces. He is exalted in the sign of
Cancer and fallen in the opposite sign of Capricorn.
Where the Sun is known as Atman, or the soul, Jupiter is
known as JIVA, the consciousness of the soul
representing the individuality of self.
Where Venus is a Brahmin and follows the
Brigu lineage of Brahmin sages, Jupiter is also a
Brahmin and follows the Angiras lineage of Brahmin
sages. Jupiter's epithets are sacred and many: "Lord of
sacred speech", "Lord of power", "Guru of the Gods",
"reader of minds" and "beloved by the Gods".
BRIHASPATI - THE JUPITER
Jupiter is a karaka or indicator of
fortune, wealth, fame, luck, devotion and faith,
spirituality, charity, morality, meditation, mantra,
children, magistrates, ministers, lawyers and leaders in
government and religion. Jupiter represents sacred
scripture, wisdom, benevolence and philosophy. Jupiter's
most favored position is in the first. He does well both
in the Kendra's and Angles, and the auspicious Trikonal
Houses. His nature is KAPHA, or watery. His gemstone is
Yellow Sapphire or Yellow Topaz and his metal is Gold.
Jupiter's direction is Northeast and his day is
Thursday. As a benefice planet he reaches full maturity
the earliest of the 9 grahas at age 16.
Worship of BRIHASPATI or GURU (JUPITER)
Devata results in a cure from ailments affecting the
stomach and helps one to ward off his/her sins, helps
him/her in gaining strength, valor, longevity etc. He
grants the boon of father-hood to the childless, good
education (Vidya). He is revered as the Guru of Devas,
protector of the world and is considered SRESHTA
(matchless) among the wise. Kind-hearted he is
considered the Loka Guru and dispenser of justice and
can be known only by a proper study of the Vedas.
Thursdays are considered to be the best day for the
worship of Jupiter. The legend that depict the influence
of the worship of BRIHASPATI goes as follows, and is
narrated whenever a worship or offering is made to the
deity.
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