Monday is named after Chandra Dev, who is the Hindu god of the Moon and is also referred to as being calm and protective. Chandra Dev is highly revered in the astrological system and spiritualism as the lord of feelings, sixth sense and mind. It is said that people who worship Chandra Dev on Monday get mental stability, emotional stability and a clear mind. His blessings assist in reducing stress, encouraging creativity and improving relationships between couples. When you pray to him, you can be sure of calling positive energies into your life and leaving behind the negative ones. It is time to reveal who Chandra Dev is, what legends are connected with his name, and what rituals his worship uses.
Who is Chandra Dev?
Chandra Dev is one of the Navagraha, the nine celestial beings who impact a person’s life and particularly influence one’s mind and emotions. Chandra is described as a handsome man and the son of Sage Atri and Anusuya, who travels across the sky in a chariot of ten white horses. The Moon is also considered an important aspect of astrology since it rules an individual’s mind, emotions, and subconscious parts.
Chandra Dev is also associated with beauty, softness and motherly qualities. In the lunar calendar, his phases of wax and wane represent the cycle of creation and rebirth. He controls Monday and is associated with the zodiac sign of Cancer, representing his caretaking nature. For power, wisdom, and success in arts and crafts, people go to Chandra Dev for strength and mental fortitude. He is also remembered for his prowess in reconciling people and maintaining harmony in marriages and homes. Devotion to him can alleviate mood swings and build up the spirit.
The Legend of Chandra Dev
The legends of Chandra Dev are a blend of his impact on people’s emotions and relationships. However, perhaps the most popular story is the one where he had 27 wives, the Nakshatras, which are the lunar constellations. Chandra Dev, however, had a special preference for Rohini, one of his wives, which made the other jealous. This caused Chandra to be cursed by their father, Daksha, which made him lose his brilliance. Pity for Chandra grew in Lord Shiva, who placed him on his forehead, which made him partially regain his lost brightness. This is why Chandra Dev is also known as Soma, and worshipping him is said to reduce the malefic effects of the Moon.
There is another legend about Chandra Dev and Lord Ganesha. When Chandra made fun of Ganesha’s appearance, he was punished to lose his brightness. Regretting what he had done, Chandra begged for forgiveness, and Ganesha changed the curse so that Chandra could regain his lost glow little by little, which is represented by the phases of the Moon. These legends show how Chandra Dev was a god of modesty and moderation, urging people to express themselves and to apologise when wrong.
Advantages of Praying Chandra Dev on Monday
Worshipping Chandra Dev on Monday can help attain much-needed mental stability and emotional well-being. His blessings greatly help stressed, anxious, or emotionally labile people. If you worship Chandra Dev, you can gain more control over yourself and, thus, make more decisions with understanding and insight. His energy encourages creativity, so he is the most appropriate god for artists, writers and anyone who needs inspiration.
Chandra Dev also has the skills to develop relationships. He also brings harmony and understanding between family members and those who are close to one another. For those having issues of misunderstanding or quarrels, his blessings can lead you to the path of reconciliation and harmony. Also, Chandra Dev is believed to enhance fertility, and therefore, couples who are barren are known to pray to Chandra Dev.
In astrology, the Moon is responsible for mental and emotional health, and praying to Chandra Dev can help reduce the ill effects of a weak or bad Moon. His blessings also bring success in matters of beauty, creativity, the mind, business, and any other area. Visiting Chandra Dev on Mondays is the first movement towards healing the emotional self and preparing for a balanced and productive life.
Rituals and Practices Regarding Worship of Chandra Dev
People who worship Chandra Dev start their Mondays with a bath in the morning and dress in white clothes for purity. Items like white flowers, milk, and rice are put before his statue or picture. People also pour water, milk, and sugar into the Moon at night and chant mantras to get the moon’s blessings.
Fasting is considered to be done on Mondays in honour of Chandra Dev. Most people do not eat anything till night; if they take anything, it is fruits and milk. It is believed that observing this fast with good intentions will help to build up the mind and correct emotional issues. Another rite commonly associated with his worship is charity, especially donating white articles such as sugar or rice because it pleases Chandra Dev and results in his blessings.
It is believed that meditation and self-reflection should be done on this day because Chandra Dev increases inner power and perception. In the evening, people also burn lamps or candles while praying and meditating, emphasising thankfulness and spiritual recovery. These rituals help to communicate with Chandra Dev and bring harmony to life.
Special Mantras for Chandra Dev
Reciting the mantras of Chandra Dev is a spiritual practice that helps one to get closer to the deity. The most commonly recited mantra is:
“Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah.”
In its repetition 108 times, this mantra helps to achieve mental calm and emotional balance.
Another effective chant is the Chandra Gayatri Mantra:
The prayer chant of Padmadwajaaya Vidmahe Hema Roopaaya Dheemahi Tanno Chandra Prachodayat has been translated as ‘Oh, gladden of the lotus born, may the effulgent form of gold illuminate us. Let the light of the moon shine upon us.’
Chanting these mantras with full faith brings the mind into tune with positive energy, eradicates emotional problems, and brings in Kalya (good things), Sukha (happiness), and Shraddha (faith).
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