Jupiter / Guru
Briefing the Nature of the Planet
Jupiter is believed to be a bestower of successes. It is generally believed that one
who is graced by Jupiter, commands respect from others. Cleanliness is a virtue
preferred by Jupiter. Jupiter in astrology is named as 'Guru', meaning, biggest of all
planets. The persons with grace of favour of Jupiter enjoy elderly quality, towering
respect and business. If it is powerful, it can counter the ill effects of other planets
comfortably.
Favourite Colour : Yellow
Favourite Day : Thursday
Favourite God / Deity : Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva, Indra, Goddess
Parvati
The ill effects of Jupiter can be minimized and the good effects can be increased
according to Indian mythology by doing the following tasks. Any or all of these, one
can select as per one's convenience.
• Donating in charity a piece of pale yellow cloth on any Thursday keeps Jupiter
pleased.
• Feed an Ox with Gud (Raw Sugar) and gram pulse on Thursdays.
• Wearing Pukhraj (Topaz) on the Index finger on any Thursday is considered to
bring in pleasing results. The ring should be continuously worn for a long
period starting from any Thursday.
• Distributing sweets and donating Gold or Copper on Thursdays, if the budget
allows.
• Worshipping Lord Shiva by pouring some Butter oil on Shiva Linga daily is
another way to seek the blessings of Jupiter. Do it for a week.
• Worshipping Lord Brahma, Indra and goddess Parvati with yellow flowers will
also increase benefits and mitigate sufferings of the people under Jupiter's
influence.
• Distributing religious books in charity, and also yellow fruits is likely to bring
magical results.
• Offerings made to Banana tree on Thursdays in the form of worship can also
influence Jupiter to bring more pleasures.
• Mounavrat (Total Silence) on Thursday is also very effective.
• Using turmeric beaded garland in reciting Jupiter's Vedic Mantra.
• Chanting of Jupiters Beej (Seed) Mantra using turmeric beaded garland.