Spirituality

Kartik Purnima Lunar Eclipse, Dos, and Don’ts

In Mahabharata, Lord Krishna says, among all the plants, I love the Tulasi plant, among all the pilgrimages, I adore Dwarika, among all the days, Ekadashi is my favourite one, and among all the months of the year, I am fond of Kartik month the most.  

The day is also known as Tripurari Purnima, or Kartik Purnima, which arrives on the 15th lunar day of the month Kartik and is considered one of the most auspicious days for Hindu, Sikh, and Jain followers. As we will be witnessing a lunar eclipse on this day, it becomes an extra exceptional coincidence with a brilliant opportunity for spiritual seekers to expand their Sadhana. In this blog, we will learn about the dos and don’ts of the Kartik Purnima Lunar eclipse 2022. 

The Legend of Tripurantaka

Taarakaaksha, Kamalaaksha and Vidyunmaali were three sons of demon Taraka. All three performed penance to get blessings from Lord Brahma and received terrible powers. Each of them was gifted with a flying city, with a boon, that those cities could only be destroyed with one arrow, only when they converge in an open spot.

Three brothers created havoc on the earth for a thousand years, torturing the Demigods, sages, and hermits. All of them went to Lord Shiva for liberation from the extreme torture of the demons. Gathering powers from the Gods, Lord Vishnu created a bow with a single fiery arrow. Brahma as a Charioteer, Lord Shiva shot that cosmic arrow at the precise moment when the three cities converged on one point and destroyed it. Henceforward, the day was known as Tripurari Purnima, when Tripuras (three towns) were destroyed.

-This auspicious day marks the birth of the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu- Matsya Avatara. 

-Vrinda, the personification of the auspicious plant Tulsi, was born on this day. Kartikeya, the legendary God of war and Lord commander of the Divine celestial armies, was born today.    

 -This day is essential for followers of Sikhism, as Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of the Sikh faith, was born on Kartik Purnima.

 -Jain followers believe that Adinath Swami, the first Tirthankara, delivers his first sermon on this auspicious day. 

 -Last but not least, this is the first full moon, after the Chaturmasa (four months), and hence considered highly auspicious for the pilgrims.  

Kartik Purnima 2022

Beginning of Kartik Purnima Tithi – 7 November 2022, 4:10 PM

 Kartik Purnima date ends – November 8, 2022, at 04:30 PM

U.S Time –

Beginning of Kartik Purnima Tithi – 7 November 2022, 5:45 AM

 Kartik Purnima date ends – November 8, 2022, at 06:01 AM

 Kartik Purnima Moon Rise Time – 4:24 PM (U.S.) 

                                                          4:54 PM (India)

 Lunar Eclipse timing: From 1:32 PM to 7:27 PM on November 8th. 

Kartik Purnima Lunar eclipse Do’s and Don’ts:

-Also called Deva Deepavali (Diwali of the Gods), one should donate the light to any temple, religious place, or lamp. It said that nothing is more auspicious than bathing in the holy river Ganges on this day, which would wash away the sins of the seeker.

-One should observe fast on this day of Kartik Purnima, and a Ghee (clarified butter) lamp should be lit in the house, especially during a lunar eclipse.

-Lunar eclipse is a vital time for a subconscious cleanse, known for bringing emotional changes from deep within. Lunar eclipse yields an opportunity to shed the burden of negativity and unwanted attachments. It advised that one should meditate during the time of the lunar eclipse.

-Worshipping Lord Vishnu, donating cows, and buying gold on this day is known to bring further prosperity in life.

-It has been observed that the food cooked during the lunar eclipse period deteriorates at a higher rate. Hence, one should avoid cooking and food consumption during eclipse time.

-Physical relationship has been prohibited during the time of the eclipse.

It has been said that food and water are exposed to a lot of negative vibrations during the eclipse. Hence, a basil leaf must be put in the drinking water reservoir and the food containers, shielding them from the negative vibrations.

-After the eclipse time, the seeker should take a bath, visit the temple, and perform charity as per the capacity.

-It’s even advised that one should keep a fast on this day, and the fast should be broken only after the eclipse. One should spend their time meditating and chanting the Mantras given by their Gurus.

-Before you sit down for meditation, light one oil lamp and one Ghee lamp in front of you. Ghee lamp attracts positive vibrations, and an oil lamp repels the negativities from the surroundings.  

-Potent Mantras like Mahamrityunjay Mantra magnify the meditation effects during this period.

-No Sadhana is complete without a Sankalp (resolution). Write down what has been bothering you, obstructing you from succeeding in life. Now, burn down that paper, visualizing the departure of those negativities from your life for good.

-Chant the Beej (seed) mantra given by your Guru at least 108 times. It is believed that the chanting will be equivalent to thousands of times more during the time of the lunar eclipse, falling on the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima.

-Sadhana, performed during the time of the lunar eclipse, will help the seeker to progress faster in the realm of spirituality, and when paired with the full moon of Kartik, the seeker can enjoy long lasting effects of his Sadhana.

-By meditating and Mantra chanting, one can invoke the Divine within, cleansing the subconscious, and can get rid of the emotional baggage, negativities, and unwanted habits that are bringing us down.

Remember that the new moon is bringing a new hope with it. As universal powers will be at their peak during the eclipse period, a seeker should not miss the chance to reconnect with those universal powers. This auspicious time also brings the opportunity to reconnect with yourself on a deeper level.

Even though there is plenty of stuff available on do’s and don’ts of Kartik Purnima lunar eclipse, it is highly recommended that one practice these recommendations under the supervision of an expert. Hence, we recommend you practice these methods and meditation mentioned above under the direction of an expert.

We hope this blog helped you gain insight into the dos and don’ts of the Kartik Purnima lunar eclipse.  

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