Mercury and Venus can rein a zodiac for one month only. Sun can stay on a zodiac or ‘Rashi’ for one month and moon for two and a quarter part of a day, Mars for one and a half months and Jupiter for thirteen months. He stood up and said, “King Vikramaditya, you have ranked me the lowest among the seven gods. Saturn could see now through the clever judgment of Vikramaditya. When the seven gods were in the chairs of their own choice, king Vikramaditya said, “You may please decide your own rank now according to the order to your throne. Sun was in the gold chair while Saturn occupied the iron chair. Vikramaditya requested the seven gods to grace the throne of their own choice. The gold throne was placed at number one and the iron one at the end. These thrones were made of gold, silver, bronze, brass, tin, zinc, mica and iron respectively. He therefore arranged seven beautiful thrones. Vikramaditya decided that he would not pronounce his verdict directly. Though it was a difficult task, Vikramaditya being a dutiful king accepted it gracefully. King Vikramaditya gave due respect to them and begged for any service. Accordingly, they went to King Vikramaditya. He is very logical, judicious and righteous. How can I decide this complicated issue? I cannot give an impartial judgment.
He said, “Respected gods, I am just one among equals. He thought if he gave judgment in favor of one, others would be displeased with him. Lord Indra equally found himself in a fix. They went to Lord Indra for his adjudication. Rahu and Ketu posed a question-who is the most powerful god among us all? They could not decide this issue by themselves. Once the seven gods, the lords of the seven days of the week, were having exchange of wit for their amusement. Devotees also feed ants with whole wheat flour. Black articles and Mustard oil are given in donation. Horse bean and black clothes are used for worship. On this day the devotees worship Saturn idol made of iron. The recitation of Shani Chalisa is also beneficial. Saturn sits in a mirror chariot, yoked with eight black horses. The Saturday fast keeps away all the hurdles and misfortunes. Shanivar (Saturday) is dedicated to Shani Devta. Then, Udyapan of this fast is done, and it is started once again. Ones the fast is started, it is observed regularly for 11 or 51 times. It also reduces mental tensions and make a person optimistic.Ī person can start this fast on first Saturday of Shukla Paksha of any month.
Observing the fast of Saturday gives relief from joint pains, back pain, muscle disorders. This Vrat is also favorable for people who have Sadesati, Dahiya, Mahadasha or Antardasha of Shani. Saturday fast is observed to please Lord Saturn. This fast is performed to get the best result of Saturn. According to the scriptures, people in whose Kundali Saturn (Shani) is in weak position or it is not able to give its favorable results, must observe this fast. Saturday is of the most significance weekday fast.
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