Grahan Dosha (Eclipse Influence) Meaning, Effects, and Remedies
Grahan Dosha: In vedic astrology, position of each planets and moon at the time of birth, plays an important role in our life. But when any planet and the moon comes closer during an eclipse, something strange happens. This type of situation is called Grahan Dosha.
What Is Grahan Dosha?
It happens when the Sun or Moon is together with Rahu or Ketu in a person’s birth chart. This means the person was born during a solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) or a lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan).
- If Sun and Rahu/Ketu are together → Surya Grahan Dosha
- If Moon and Rahu/Ketu are together → Chandra Grahan Dosha
In simple words, when the light of the Sun or Moon gets blocked by shadows, it can block positive things in your life too.
Effects of Grahan Dosha
It can bring many ups and downs in life. But remember, not everyone feels it the same way. Some may feel it more, while others may feel very little. Some of the common effects are
- You may face mental stress or confusion often.
- You may have health issues, especially related to eyes, skin, or sleep.
- It can bring relationship problems with family or friends.
- Some people may face slow success in studies or career.
- It may create fears, mood swings, or emotional pain without reason.
- Sometimes, people feel like they are not getting full support from others.
Remedies for Grahan Dosha
Astrology gives us some easy and powerful remedies to reduce the bad effects. These remedies help to calm Rahu and Ketu and bring light back to life.Some of the common remedies are as
- Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” or “Om Ram Rahave Namah” daily.
- Worship Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu on Thursdays and Mondays.
- Donate during eclipses – give food, clothes, or money to poor people.
- Do meditation or prayer during eclipse timings – it’s very powerful.
- Avoid eating or drinking during eclipse hours – it purifies your energy.
- Wear gemstones only after checking with a good astrologer.
- Read or listen to the Bhagavad Gita – it gives peace and clarity.
Can Grahan Dosha Be Cancelled?
Yes! In many charts, It gets cancelled or becomes less powerful if there are good planets supporting the Sun or Moon. If Jupiter looks at the dosha or if the Sun/Moon is strong by sign, the dosha loses its strength.
Also, if a person does good karma, lives honestly, and follows daily prayers, this dosha can’t stop them from being successful.
