Solar Eclipse description can be found in our ancient scriptures as well. In ancient times, our ancestors were able to calculate the time period of Solar Eclipse. Solar Eclipse was not considered auspicious in regards of King and his kingdom’s welfare. The troubles caused by Solar Eclipse are mentioned in our ancient religious books.

The Ancient Hindu Legend about Solar Eclipse

According to a famous saying, once Rahu attacked on Sun and made it lurid and dark. At this time, people could not see the sun and got frightened. In order to deal with this situation, Maharishi Atri used his acquired attainments and powers and destroyed the shadow of Rahu, making Sun light reach the earth again. Under this story, it is also mentioned that once God Indra also, took the help of Atri and saved the sun from the effect of Rahu.

Influence of Solar Eclipse on the Administration of a Country

The facts of Mahabharata show that the day on which Pandavas lost their throne and authority to Kauravas in gambling, was the day of Solar Eclipse. The reason when searched in astrology, states that sun is given the position of a king. That is why, countries having three or more than three times occurrence of Solar Eclipse, don’t have a stability in their government and may have chances of facing more of natural calamities.

Come lets remove the dust and peep in our history to get some similar examples.

According to another chapter of Mahabharata, the day Arjun killed commander of Kauravas, Jaidrath, was the day of Solar Eclipse.

The day on which city of Sri Krishna, Dwarka, submerged was the day of Solar Eclipse. Another fact that came out, says that Solar Eclipse was the day on which Krishna’s great-grandson established back the city of Dwarka.

Spiritual Importance of Solar Eclipse

At the time of Solar Eclipse, meditating on Sun strengthens internal powers of Sun. Sun is the factor planet of self confidence, father and energy power. Chanting of Surya Mantra on the day of Solar Eclipse, increases the self confidence of a person. The internal powers can be easily strengthened by doing Yoga During Solar Eclipse.

The literal meaning of Eclipse is acceptance, to absorb or take in. Inculcating the light of knowledge within oneself is really useful, during this period of time. To remove anger, jealousy, and such types of darkness, on the day of Solar Eclipse Divine worship, ritual prayers are performed, after the Eclipse salvation period.

Religious Importance of Solar Eclipse

In the period of Solar Eclipse due to the rule of inauspicious (Sutak) time, all worship, ritual works, charity etc. should be done after Solar Eclipse. And at the mid of Eclipse time, chanting of mantras, meditation, religious work can be done. In the modern era, as per the intellectuals there is no such significant justification of this work of mediation, etc.

The birth of such concept is a result of today’s business minded approach for life. The increasing greed has made humans selfish to a large extent. A person today does not spend time in doing a work which doesn't benefit him. And, in case he use his time in such a work, then after completion of the task, he lays down his wishes and conditions to be fulfilled. In such a situation, it would be doubtful to know how much can works like meditation and charity can pay you.

Looking at the other aspect of this work, we find that for selfishness only, at least a person spend some time in spiritual activities and mediation. For some moments only, he tries doing a good work.

Results of Solar Eclipse for the Ruling Class

The Solar Eclipse may be harmful for people who speak truth, gentle people, rich grade, makers of fruits, flowers, buildings dams etc. if this Solar Eclipse is taking place in Yoga named ‘Dhruv’. Then It may be problematic for people who study Veda, Purana, priest, and for people starting their journey in the north direction.

As per the rules of astrology, the Solar Eclipse falling on Tuesday, increase the rate of theft, fire acts and nuisance activities.

Precautions to be taken while looking at the Solar Eclipse

In order to look at this natural scene it is must to keep some precautions.

1. To keep your eyes safe from radiation of Solar Eclipse, never watch Solar Eclipse with your naked eyes.


2. Solar Eclipse may either be partial or full, but, you should use proper instruments to watch it.


3. It will be benevolent to use lens to view Solar Eclipse.


4. You can make use of projector for watching this Eclipse.