Jupiter in Vedic Scriptures🔗

A king had seven sons. One day, sādhus (holy mendicants) came begging for alms, but the wives of these sons turned them away empty handed. Jupiter became angry with them, and as a result, the prosperity of the kingdom diminished.

The youngest wife visited a sage to ask for a solution to this problem. The sage advised her to fast on Thursdays and to give alms to spiritual people. The master also suggested that if any one of the girl's husbands had gone to a foreign country, the wife should create two human figures and place them behind her door, which would ensure the safe return of her husband.

The youngest wife did so, as her husband has gone on a tour to a foreign country.

The other six sons were also gone on a tour to a neighboring country. The youngest wife did the ritual, as instructed by the sage. The youngest son was in a country where the king died. The king had no son. In order to find a suitable successor, a garland was put on the horn of a female elephant and whoever was garlanded by the elephant would be king. The elephant put the garland on the youngest son's neck. He became king.

The youngest wife's spiritual discipline brought prosperity to the kingdom.

The other six wives also repented and began to do Vara Pūjā (worshipping Jupiter on Thursdays) for Jupiter to bless their families and kingdom as well.

'Jupiter has a big body, tawny hair and eyes, is kapha, intelligent, and learned in Śāstras.'

Symbol: The Centaur

Element: Fire

Ruling Planet: Jupiter /Guru

Ayurvedic constitution: Kapha (water)

Healing stone: Citrine

Jupiter is the great benefic of the solar system, the bestower of the cosmic good. He is known as Brihaspati, the deity who personifies the worship of the Gods. He provides opportunities for the limitless expansion of inner qualities. His energy emphasizes the opportunity for inner and outer growth. Jupiter is also referred to as Guru, which means preceptor, teacher as well as one who initiates the student into the secret wisdom of the Vedas.

Jupiter’s impact is to impart religious satisfaction, peaceful contentment, and a sense of inner fulfillment. Physical existence is usually easy under Jupiter, one’s desire to live, to do social work, to speak and undertake activities in the name of the Truth. Such an individual strives to spiritualize his life.

The natives can grow prosperous, their life will be fruitful, and they will attain satisfaction from their prosperity. An important attribute of the Jupiterian influence is its concern for the welfare of humanity. This includes spiritual as well as physical welfare.

Jupitereans’ approach to life is benevolent and positive. They naturally feel God is present in the whole of creation and in all beings. They find great fulfillment in working for society and for humanity in general.

Sagittarius natives have an expansive and pure heart, as well as deep spiritual inclination. They will always keep active and engaged in work and hate external pomp. They are honest, humble, free from hypocrisy. They are generally generous and conventional.

Their sense of principles is overly strong; they follow laws and justice. They may become lawyers, religious leader or successful business men.

They can be athletes, but not too competitive; they like the outdoors, wilderness, and enjoy nature more than any other sign. Enthusiastic, they create many friends.

But their mind may be too discriminating and fault finding; this may not enable them to see their own unawareness. Their over-optimism can sometimes make them take decisions too lightly and impulsively or without awareness of the actual reality of their decision.