Pariharas — Vedic Remedies
Pariharas (remedies) are prescriptions from Vedic tradition to mitigate challenging planetary influences and strengthen beneficial ones. They work by aligning your actions, thoughts, and spiritual practice with cosmic rhythms.
Gemstones (Ratna)
Gemstones absorb and transmit specific planetary vibrations. Wearing the right gemstone strengthens a weak planet or channels its positive energy.
| Planet | Gemstone | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Ruby (Manikya) | Sunday |
| Moon | Pearl (Moti) | Monday |
| Mars | Red Coral (Moonga) | Tuesday |
| Mercury | Emerald (Panna) | Wednesday |
| Jupiter | Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) | Thursday |
| Venus | Diamond (Heera) | Friday |
| Saturn | Blue Sapphire (Neelam) | Saturday |
| Rahu | Hessonite (Gomed) | Saturday |
| Ketu | Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) | Tuesday |
Guidelines
- •Always consult a qualified Jyotish before wearing gemstones
- •Strengthen benefic planets, not malefic ones for your chart
- •Wear on the correct finger: Index (Jupiter), Ring (Sun/Mars), Middle (Saturn), Little (Mercury/Venus)
- •Set in the correct metal: Gold for Sun/Jupiter/Mars, Silver for Moon/Mercury/Venus/Saturn
- •Energize with proper mantras before first wearing
- •Minimum weight: 2 carats for precious stones, 5 carats for semi-precious
- •The stone must touch the skin for energy transmission
Mantras (Japa)
Sacred sound vibrations that align your consciousness with planetary deities. Regular mantra japa is one of the most effective and accessible remedies.
Guidelines
- •Learn correct pronunciation from a teacher
- •Use a proper mala (108 beads) for counting
- •Maintain regularity — same time and place daily
- •Complete the prescribed number (sankalpa) once started
- •Chant with devotion and attention, not mechanically
- •Beej (seed) mantras are most powerful but require initiation
- •Vedic mantras can be chanted by anyone with proper pronunciation
Donations (Dana)
Giving specific items on specific days channels planetary energy through charitable action. Dana reduces the karmic burden of afflicted planets.
Guidelines
- •Sunday: Wheat, jaggery, copper — to spiritual people
- •Monday: Rice, milk, white cloth — to elderly women
- •Tuesday: Red lentils, red cloth, jaggery — to laborers
- •Wednesday: Green moong, green cloth — to students/scholars
- •Thursday: Yellow items, turmeric, books — to Brahmins/teachers
- •Friday: White items, sugar, perfume — to young women
- •Saturday: Black sesame, iron, mustard oil — to servants/poor
Temple Visits (Tirtha)
Visiting specific temples activates the divine connection with planetary deities. The energy of sacred spaces amplifies prayer and remedy effects.
Guidelines
- •Navagraha temples (Tamil Nadu) for comprehensive planetary balance
- •Jyotirlinga temples for Saturn/Mars/Rahu remedies
- •Divya Desams for Jupiter/Venus afflictions
- •Shakti Peethas for Moon/Venus remedies
- •Visit during the planet's specific day and hora
- •Offer specific items prescribed for that planet
- •Combine with fasting for maximum effect
Fasting (Vrata)
Disciplined fasting on specific planetary days purifies the body and mind while propitiating the ruling planet.
Guidelines
- •Sunday fast: For Sun — take single meal, avoid salt
- •Monday fast: For Moon — milk and fruit only
- •Tuesday fast: For Mars — avoid grains, take fruits
- •Wednesday fast: For Mercury — light vegetarian meal
- •Thursday fast: For Jupiter — avoid non-veg, take yellow foods
- •Friday fast: For Venus — take dairy and sweet foods
- •Saturday fast: For Saturn — take single meal before sunset
Important Notes on Pariharas
- ⚠Never wear Blue Sapphire without expert consultation — it is the most powerful and can have adverse effects if worn incorrectly.
- ⚠Remedies work best when combined with personal effort and right action — they are supplements, not substitutes for karma.
- ⚠The most powerful remedy is always seva (selfless service), meditation, and living a dharmic life.