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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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