Plants and remedial measures
The gods are more active and reside in living beings, as per the nature of consciousness. Each deity represents specific elements and energies. By associating them with the corresponding deities, we worship animals and trees rich in these elements and powers. This connection helps supply these elements through their presence. At the same time, it psychologically heals our conscience. Each planet is associated with at least one plant, and we must plant them during the respective periods and sub-periods of the related planets.
All
twenty-seven constellations are linked to specific trees. On the repetition of
your birth constellation every month, plant a tree associated with that
constellation. At least once a year, on your birthday, a tree related to your
birth constellation should be planted as a compulsory ritual. This strengthens
your birth constellation, improving your personality and health. Additionally,
remember that the savings we accumulate daily are helpful in times of trouble.
The search for treasure during crucial moments is often unsuccessful. During
such times, even the most elaborate planetary peace rituals may fail.
Here is the
list of trees associated with each constellation. But first, let us understand
the significance of trees in Vedic literature.
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माकाकम्बीरमुद्वृहो
वनस्पतिमशस्तीर्वि हि नीनशः
(ऋग्वेद 6 मंडल सूक्त 48 मंत्र 17)
O Men! Do not cut down trees like banyans, trees that provide shelter to
birds, etc., and destroy these unappreciated deeds of yours with specialty.
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ओषधीरिति
मातरस्तद्वो देवीरुप ब्रुवे।- ऋग्वेद 10.97.4
Propounding the importance of plants, the Vedas render plants as a mother
with divine qualities.
By saying
mother, the meaning here is that the way the mother builds the body, in the
same way, plants also have a role in building the body.
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दश कूप समा वापी,
दशवापी समोहद्रः।
दशहृद समः पुत्रो,
दशपुत्रो समो द्रुमः।
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One
stepwell is equal to ten wells, one pond is equal to ten stepwells, one son is
equal to ten ponds and one tree is equal to ten sons. --Matsya Purana
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तडागकृत्
वृक्षरोपी इष्टयज्ञश्च यो द्विजः ।
एते स्वर्गे
महीयन्ते ये चान्ये सत्यवादिनः ॥
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Those
who build ponds, plant trees, and perform the rituals of Yagya are given
importance in heaven; Apart from this, those who speak the truth also get
importance.
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तस्मात् तडागे
सवृक्षा रोप्याः श्रेयोऽर्थिना सदा।
पुत्रवत्
परिपाल्याश्च पुत्रास्ते धर्मतः स्मृताः ॥
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That's
why a man desirous of welfare should plant good trees near the pond and take
care of them like a son. In fact, according to religion, trees have been
considered as sons.
Childless
couples must plant trees as they can. The blemish of childlessness gets removed
by planting trees. It is scientifically proven that trees also have
consciousness.
The
following shloka is for those who put garbage or immersed worship material in
rivers, and ponds and pollute them.
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नाप्सु मूत्रं
पुरीष वाष्ठीवनं वा समुत्सृजेत्।
अमेध्यमलिप्तमन्यद्वा
लोहतं वा विषाणि वा।
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Excreta,
urine, garbage, blood, poison, etc. should not be shed in water. This
makes the water toxic and has a bad effect on the environment. Due to this, the
health of humans and other living beings also deteriorates. --Manu Smriti
Now let us
observe the plants represented by planets and Nakshatras-
Planets→ Sun- All hard covered fruits plant like Coconut, Bael
(Aegle marmelos), the plants with crimson, orange colour flower, Aak plant
(Sodom apple, Kapok tree); Moon- Khirini tree (Manikara hexandra), All
milky plants, the plants with white flower, night flowering plant; Mars-
Anantmool
Vine (Indian Sarsaparilla), Red sandalwood, the plants having blood red flower;
Mercury- Vidhara Vine (Elephant creeper, Argyreia-Nervosa), Apamarg
(Achyranthes Aspera), In general it represent all the trees and plants as it
rules over green colour; Jupiter- Banana tree, Bhringaraj plant (false
daisy), Papaya tree, and all plants having yellow flower; Venus-
Pomegranate, Sarponkha plant (Tephrosia purpurea), Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng
or Indian winter cherry), and all the plants having pink flower, or colourful
flower and leaves, Climbers vine plant; Saturn- Scorpion grass (Burn
nettle), Shami tree, Peepal tree (Sacred fig) on Saturday, plant with navy blue
or black flower, all plant in general having long life span; Rahu- Sandalwood,
plants with navy blue flowers and all poisonous plant; Ketu- Red
sandalwood.
Nakshatras→ Aswini- Kuchala (Strychnos nux-vomica),
according to some Banana trees, Dhatoora (Thornapples, Jimsonweeds or devil`s
weed) and Aak (Sodom
apple, Kapok tree); Bharni- Amla (Indian gooseberry, Phyllanthus
emblica); Krittika- Gular (Cluster fig, Ficus racemose); Rohini-
Jamun (Java Plum); Mrigashira- Khair (Cutch tree, Acacia catechu); Aridra-
Baheda- Vibhitaka (Terminalia Billerica) according to some Neel Kamal, Bael; Punarvasu-
Bans (Bamboo) according to some Babul-Keekar (Gum Arabic, Acacia Nilotic a); Pushya-
Peepal (Sacred fig); Ashlesha- Naag Keshar (Messua ferrea), Sandalwood
or Champa (Plumeria); Magha- Bargad-vat (Banyan tree); Purvaphalguni-
Dhak-Palas (Butea monosperma) or Ashok; Uttrapalguni- Pakad or Pakur
(Ficus virens), according to some Khejri (Shami or Jand); Hasta- Reetha
(Sapindus Mukorossi), or Juhi (Jasmine); Chitta- Beal (Aegle marmelos)
or Coconut; Swati- Arjun (Terminalia arjuna); Visakha- Naagkeshar
(Mesua ferrea L); Anuradha- Maulsari or Bakul (Spanish cherry); Jyestha-
Neem (Azadirachta indica), according to some Deodar and Reetha; Moola-
Sal tree (Shorea robusta) or Beal; Purvashada- Maulsari or Jamun or
Ashoka tree; Uttarashada- Kathal (Jackfruit) or Phalsa tree (Grewia
asiatica); Sravana- Aak or Ashoka tree; Dhanistha- Coconut or
Shami tree; Satabhisha- Kadam- Burflower (Neolamarckia cadamba); Poorvabhadrapada-
Aam (Mango tree) or Saaj (Terminalia elliptica); Uttarabhadrapada-
Mehandi-Henna (Lawsonia inermis) or Peepal or Neem according to some Kudappana
– Talipot palm tree; Revati- Mahua (Madhuca longifolia), according to
some Ber (Indian jujube).
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