Topic: rahu effects

According to Vedic texts like the Garuda Purana, Manusmriti, and Shiva Purana, betraying a friend is equal to Brahma-Hatya (the greatest sin). The betrayer suffers in Raurava Hell, loses all wealth (abandoned by Goddess Lakshmi), and is reborn in lower animal wombs or faces extreme poverty and disease.

Today, the Tithi is Chaturthi (चतुर्थी) which is valid until 11:33 PM the following day. The prevailing Nakshatra is Uttarashadha (उत्तराषाढ़ा), lasting until 03:42 AM.

Belpatra (Wood Apple leaf) has three leaflets representing the Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh) and the three eyes of Shiva. Offering it signifies the surrender of our three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) to the Lord.

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