Guest guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Namaste: Thank you for this post. During the eclipse, then, we should recite the Sri Rudram? Are there other texts or prayers that we should recite? Peace, Shankari Kali , narayanan krishnan <babuk1008 wrote: > > Namastes and JAI MAA greetings to one and all: > > The quesry re lunar eclipse is indeed very worthwhile, as this happens to be one which is TOTAL eclipse this time. The dates are March 3, 2007 to March 4th. > The california times begin at 18:00 and ends at 06:34. More information is readily available through the link to: www.usno.navy.mil.data > > There was always an older practice of keeping the lunar eclipse time special for prayers and to recite Rudram is always most desired, since Chandra is part of Shiva's hair ornament. > To quell effects of the eclipse, any amount of self-purifications and ablutions during and at the end of the eclipse were always desired steps. and we are sure that if you contact Shri Swamiji ot Srini, you will be given an updated version of the special offerings. But please bear in mind that this eclipse is only a temporary darkening of the skis above, and surely the real TEJAS or brilliance of the super effulgence is always present and forever leading us to better visions and clarity. > > Wishing the best of pujas, and darpans( offerings ) to the dear departed and the ever loving GURU , who resides in our hearts and is ever visible as our SHREE MAA!!!! > > Humbly, > pranams to all elders Shree Maa and Swamiji > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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