Take special precautions during the Solar Eclipse

– Pujya Bapuji

The solar eclipse affects the heart. Therefore do not indulge in any such act, eating or thought which could make the heart weak. If one is not cautious then a heart problem will occur. Therefore one should strengthen the heart by chanting Guru-mantra with Omkara. Charity and other virtuous acts should be performed.

There was an atheist pundit (scholar) in Rajasthan, Khandela. Although he was a pundit by profession, he made a mistake believing the facts that our Hindu dharma was myths because he was influenced by western literature. The wife of his YajamÍna (one who pays Pundits to give traditional services) was pregnant. Food should not be consumed during a solar eclipse and pregnant women should take special precautions.

The pundit had received a western education. He said, “I don’t believe in such things.” The pundit said to the pregnant wife of his YajamÍna, “Take a sumptuous meal during the solar eclipse, eat Halwa-poori and sabji, and let’s see what happens!”

The wife of the YajamÍna did the same during the eclipse and as a result, she delivered a baby with a congenital abnormality and mental retardation.

(For detailed information regarding the solar eclipse please read the book ‘Kya Karein, Kya Na Karein?’ published by the ashram)