From manifesting your desires to meditating do channel the powerful energies of the full moon
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It is believed that the fortnightly cycle of the moon exerts a great influence on the human anatomy. Purnima is full moon. The day of purnima is the day in each month in which the full moon occurs and marks the division between the two lunar fortnights. The Shukla (bright) Paksha is the fortnight before, and the Krishna (dark) Paksha is the fortnight after purnima. Amavasya is the name of new moon night. It is the first night of the first quarter of the lunar month. Since the moon is invisible on the day, amavasya is also referred to as no moon night.
In most beliefs amavasya is not auspicious. Many Hindus choose this day to make offerings (tharpan) to their ancestors. No new beginnings or important ceremonies are held on the day. No auspicious work is ever done on amavasya. Purnima, on the other hand is associated with prosperity and divinity. Any task that is done on purnima is expected to be successful. It is good to fast or eat lite on full moon days as it is said to reduce the acidic content in our systems. Fasting increases endurance and also works on the body and mind balance.
Maha Mrityunjay Japa, (recited 108 times) is a very powerful japa that is done on purnima. It eradicates any negativity which one is facing and makes the full month positive and auspicious.
Here are some quick guidelines for using the energy of the full moon to benefit oneself. It’s recommended to follow these two days before and two days after the full moon night.
Think positive: Your thoughts get energised and multiplied on full moon night so if you think positively that will be sent to the universe and multiplied. An attitude of gratitude is what is recommended.
Do not argue or get angry: Try to stay calm during these days, forgive others for their mistakes, instead of arguing just stay calm and do not use harsh words.
Meditate: Full moon gives us so much energy that we need to channelise this energy to our maximum benefit. Meditating during this time brings in calmness and serenity within us.
Pen down your vision and goals: Imagine your dreams, your vision in life, your goals and write them down — the power of the universe is immense at this time. Whatever you will ask with clean thoughts and intentions the universe will give it to you. Universe responds the best during this phase of every month
Love people and places around you: Heal every soul with your thoughts. People who have hurt you, this is the time to let them go and thank them for coming into your life for teaching you lessons. Donate to the poor, try to bring smiles on people’s faces. Remember, it will come back to you multifold.
Full moon meditation
Sit on the floor or if possible on the ground/grass on the full moon night.
Keep your eyes focussed on the moon — feel the beams of the moon enter your body, from your head till your feet touching and purifying each organ of your body.
Breathe as deeply as you can — take full breaths — try to feel each breath and with each breath the moon beams going inside your lungs.
Release all the tension from your body specially your shoulders, back, knees and feet — let go of any pain. Just breathe!
Invoke the God or guru you believe in at this time.
Feel the earth drawing you towards it like a magnetic field, pulling you down — like a gravitational force and the moon beam shining on your head.
Feel as if Mother Earth is grounding you and your God is showering blessings upon you through the moon — the pure light shining on your face, covering your body, cleansing your soul.
Let go of any anger or sadness, think of the people you love and send them this healing light. Feel blessed to be surrounded by such beautiful people and countless blessings around you.
This energy you are imagining is peaceful, loving, cool, soft, angelic — angels are surrounding and blessing you.
w Now slowly rub your hands and place your palms on your eyes, ears, forehead (third eye) and then on your heart. Release your palms to a prayer position — slowly stand.
Full moon is on May 4 The writer is a coffee cup reader, numerologist and rudraksha therapist
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