AGRIM YOGA: Makar Sankranti Prana is a force that sustains n...

AGRIM YOGA:  Makar Sankranti Prana  is a force that sustains n...:  Makar Sankranti Prana  is a force that sustains not only the body but also creation at every level. It is multidimensional energy, a combin...

 Makar Sankranti

Prana  is a force that sustains not only the body but also creation at every level. It is multidimensional energy, a combination of electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic, photonic, ocular, thermal and mental energies. Sun is the source of electromagnetic radiation through which we can harness and activate or access the field of pranic energy within our body and mind, this is the reason sun is called "Pratyaksh Devta" . Means he is the source of life. Modern Scientific research has highlighted the direct effect of Sunlight on the pineal gland, by regular exposure of Sunlight the pineal gland get stimulated and produces serotonin which gets  converted into "tryptamines" which is the chemical basis for different kinds of profound changes in our sensory perception and thoughts, visions and the higher spiritual experiences. Many scientific benefits are well known as, we get Vitamin D which plays a crucial role in brain development and function, regulation in our nervous system and immune system, moderate exposure of ultraviolet rays are very useful for the skin conditions, sunlight can effectively kill microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses etc. this is the reason in Sanatan  Culture Surya has been always considered as Devata. Greeks, South- Central Americans, Mexican even Romans  were also worshipping the sun. salutation and adoration of the sun is mainly found in Saurya - Tantra tradition. Makar Sankranti custom is actually a part of Saurya Tantra Upasana. Sankranti is actually a positive transition that occurs when the sun moves from one Zodiac to another. Makar Sankranti is the time when sun is moving to the Makar Rashi like that the entire year is divided according to the 12 Sankrantis of 12 zodiacs. As Surya moves through the 12 constellations in each of the 12 months, it is a different Aditya who signs.  

12 Adityas manifest a specific potency and has a different role and function in the created universe.

The 12 Sankrantis are divided into two Ayans - Uttarayan and Dakshinayan. Makar Sankranti is the Uttarayan Sankranti and the Kark Sankranti is the dakshinayan Sankranti, these two Sankrantis are related to the winter and summer solstice.

Tomorrow at 8:15 am the Sun is transiting into Makar Rashi. 

Makar Sankranti Upasana:

Remedies and sadhana done on Makar Sankranti for the sun and saturn is very gud. 

- first hora snan/ bath. 

- Surya Namaskar Asana, ideally 12 rounds with surya mantra. 

- Nadi Shodhan and Surya- bhed pranayam (under expert guidance only) 

- Aditya Hridyam & Suryashtakam chanting 

-Jala arghya/अर्घ्य to the sun with mantra. 

- Gayatri Mantra 12 malas. 

 - Bhagwat 1st chapter or Gita 11th ch Chanting. 

 - New rice, grains, ghee, cloths and blanket daan/donate. 

- Jalabhishek of Rasa Shivlinga

To get benefit of Surya mainly:

-Surya namaskar with mantra. 

- wear Surya Rudraksha and Ratna. 

 - Donate wheat, jaggery, red items. 

-fasting in the evening. 

- Eat khichdi of new rice during day time. 

- Jalabhishek  of Shivlinga with kumkum and red flower. 

To get benefit from saturn:    - water arghya/अर्घ्य to the sun with til and rice. 

- Shani mantra Japa. 

- Ghee, iron, black blanket donate.

- wear shani rudraksha and parad 

- Day time fasting and at night eat new rice with urad daal khichdi.

Harness pranic energy through Surya Upasana on this Makar Sankranti. 

Happy Makar Sankranti 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Dr Mrinalini K, Agrim Yoga