Spirituality

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on 5th June 2020 – Tantric Importance

The moon affects our lives both physically and mentally and hence it’s natural for an Eclipse to have a greater effect on us. Today we will discuss the Tantric Importance of the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, things you need to beware of and things you should do during this time. 

Date and Time of the Eclipse – 

Start – June 5, 11:15 PM IST/1:45 PM EST

Maximum Eclipse Phase – June 6, 12:54 AM IST/ June 5, 3:24 PM EST

End – June 6 2:34 AM IST/ 5:04 PM EST

Visibility –

The Lunar Eclipse will be visible in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, South /East South America. 

This is important to know because the effects of an Eclipse are more at the places it is visible in.

Tantric Importance – 

In Tantra Science, the moon is very important as it is what brings light to us at night. The moon is also associated with most Tantric rituals, human body cycles and one’s mental and physical health. Hence a Lunar Eclipse especially on a Full Moon is very important for Sadhaks to meditate and increase their strengths. 

What to Avoid –

During an Eclipse, the Sun’s light that brightens up the moon is shadowed by another planet, in this case, the Earth. This leads to a simple conclusion; do not start anything new and auspicious in the material world – for instance buying a new house, entering a new business contract, getting into a new relationship – because you won’t be able to see the complete truth of something without the important light to make them visible. 

Some people even say that it’s best to avoid eating anything during the eclipse or not to keep any food in the house during this time. However, the negative effects on food can be avoided by adding a basil leaf to the food. 

Pregnant women are advised to avoid any work that involves a knife or a needle during this time and they are asked to avoid stepping out of the house or sleeping during the eclipse. 

What you Should Do – 

During any Eclipse, it is best to go inward, work on yourself, and look for the light within. For instance, a lot of people do Meditation, Sadhana, and Mantra Chanting during this time to not only prevent any negative effects of the Eclipse but to also strengthen their energy bodies. Here is a Mantra you can chant during the Lunar Eclipse –

“Om Kshirputraay Vidmahe Amrut Tatvaay Dhimahi 

Tanno Chandrah Prachodayat”

Pronunciation – 

OM – O, um

Kshirputraay – 

K is half and Ksh is pronounced as your tongue touches the back of your upper palette and there is a slight whistle sound from your mouth.  

Ir – Ir comes in continuation with the Ksh, so I would be pronounced as e and then r

Putraaya – in Put, T is half and Raaya follows immediately after. 

You can chant this Mantra about 108 times or 1008 times to get protection from the negative effects and help you grow spiritually. Also, any Stotra Paath and Mantra Jaap (if your Guru has given you a Mantra) or if you are doing Sadhana on a Mantra will help you yield great results and multiplied positive effects. 
We hope this article helps you reap the benefits of the Lunar Eclipse and stay protected from any harm. In case of any doubts or queries feel free to write into us at info@chamundaswamiji.com