Matasya Jayanti and Ketu Ke Upay
Matasya Jayanti Timings and Muhurat:-
Matasya Jayanti is on 24/03/2023 Friday and the best timings for Puja is 1:41 PM to 4:08 PM.
Matsya Jayanti, also known as Matsya Avatar Jayanti, is an auspicious occasion celebrated by Hindus every year in honor of Lord Vishnu’s first incarnation as a fish. According to Hindu mythology, Matsya Avatar is considered the first avatar of Lord Vishnu, and it is believed that he appeared on earth to save the world from a great flood.
Origin and Basis of Matsya Jayanti:
As per the Hindu scriptures, there was a king named Satyavrata, also known as Manu, who was a pious and virtuous ruler. Once, while performing his daily rituals, he found a tiny fish in the river, and he decided to take care of it. As the fish grew bigger, it requested Manu to keep it in a bigger container. The fish kept growing, and Manu had to keep shifting it to bigger and bigger containers until he had to release it into the ocean.
Later, Lord Vishnu appeared before Manu in the form of Matsya Avatar and warned him of a great flood that was going to destroy the entire world. Lord Vishnu instructed Manu to build a boat and save himself along with the seven sages and all the animals from the flood. Manu followed Lord Vishnu’s instructions and built the boat, and when the flood came, Lord Vishnu appeared as Matsya Avatar and guided the boat to safety.
The festival of Matsya Jayanti is celebrated to honor the sacrifice made by Lord Vishnu in the form of Matsya Avatar to save the world from destruction.
Puja Vidhi and Mantra for Matsya Jayanti:
Matsya Jayanti is celebrated on the third day of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Chaitra. The puja vidhi for Matsya Jayanti is as follows:
1. Clean the puja room and place a picture or idol of Lord Vishnu in the form of Matsya Avatar.
2.Light a diya (oil lamp) and incense sticks in front of the idol.
3. Offer flowers, fruits, and sweets to the deity.
4. Recite the following mantra to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu:
- Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Namah (ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय नमः) This mantra is believed to invoke Lord Vishnu’s blessings and protect the devotee from all evils.
5. Offer special bhog (food) to Lord Vishnu, which includes fruits, sweets, and rice.
6. After the puja, distribute the prasad among family members and friends.
In conclusion, Matsya Jayanti is a significant festival that celebrates the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Matsya Avatar. It reminds us of the importance of righteousness, devotion, and selflessness, which can help us overcome any obstacle in life. By performing the puja vidhi and chanting the mantra with devotion, one can seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu and lead a prosperous and peaceful life.
Matsya Stotra is a powerful hymn dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Matsya Avatar, and it is believed that chanting this Stotra can bring blessings and protection from various negative influences, including Ketu.
Ketu is one of the nine planets or Navgrahas in Vedic astrology, and it is associated with spiritual enlightenment, detachment, and liberation. However, when placed unfavorably in the horoscope, Ketu can cause various problems such as mental unrest, anxiety, physical illnesses, financial losses, and obstacles in life.
Here are some remedies or upayas using Matsya Stotra that can help in mitigating the malefic effects of Ketu:
1. Chanting Matsya Stotra daily with devotion and focus can help in reducing the negative impact of Ketu in the horoscope. The Stotra should be chanted at a fixed time and place, preferably during Brahma Muhurta.
2. Fasting on Saturdays and offering prayers to Lord Vishnu in the form of Matsya Avatar can help in appeasing Ketu and reducing its malefic effects.
3. Wearing a Kavach or talisman containing the Matsya Yantra or symbol can help in protecting against the negative influences of Ketu. The Yantra should be energized by reciting the Matsya Stotra and performing a Puja.
4. Offering donations or charity to the needy and poor on Tuesdays or Saturdays can help in reducing the malefic effects of Ketu. The donations should be made with a pure and selfless heart, without any expectations of returns.
5. Performing a Puja or Havan for Lord Vishnu in the form of Matsya Avatar can help in seeking his blessings and protection against the malefic effects of Ketu. The Puja should include the recitation of the Matsya Stotra, offering of flowers, fruits, and sweets, and lighting of incense and oil lamps.
In conclusion, Matsya Stotra is a powerful hymn that can help in mitigating the negative impact of Ketu and other planetary influences. By chanting the Stotra with devotion and performing the recommended remedies or upayas, one can seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu in his Matsya Avatar and overcome the obstacles in life.
मत्स्य स्त्रोत :
मत्स्य स्तोत्र भगवत पुराण, स्कंध 8, अध्याय 24 में उल्लेखित है। इस अध्याय में भगवान विष्णु के मत्स्य अवतार का वर्णन है, और मत्स्य स्तोत्र भगवान ब्रह्मा द्वारा भगवान विष्णु के दिव्य गुणों और कर्मों की प्रशंसा में उत्तरदायी है।
इस अध्याय में मत्स्य स्तोत्र को सबसे विश्वसनीय संस्करणों में से एक माना जाता है क्योंकि यह प्राचीन शास्त्र भगवत पुराण में उल्लेखित है। मत्स्य स्तोत्र इस अध्याय में एक सुंदर स्तोत्र है जो भगवान विष्णु के विभिन्न रूपों और प्रतिनिधित्वों का वर्णन करता है और उनके दिव्य गुणों, जैसे कि उनकी दया, करुणा और ज्ञान की प्रशंसा करता है।
मत्स्य स्तोत्र का पाठ शक्तिशाली साधन माना जाता है जो भक्तों को परमात्मा भगवान विष्णु के दिव्य ऊर्जा से जोड़ने और उनकी आशीर्वाद के लिए उनसे प्रार्थना करने में मदद कर सकता है।
मत्स्य स्त्रोत :– यह स्त्रोत भगवत पुराण, स्कंध 8, अध्याय 24 में उल्लिखित मत्स्य स्तोत्र है।
ओं नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय।
वेदात्मा सूक्ष्मशरीरः सर्वभूताधिवासकः।
विष्णुरूपो महाविष्णो ज्ञानमात्रं विनिर्मितम्॥
जय श्री मत्स्य रूपाय विष्णवे पुरुषोत्तम।
स्वयं वेदात्मने तुभ्यं नमस्ते कृपणार्तिहन्॥
ज्ञानशक्ति सुखं दत्तं संसारोत्थापकं शिवम्।
वेदवेद्यमिदं स्तोत्रं मत्स्यं वन्दे जगद्गुरुम्॥
स्वयं ज्ञानमयः सर्वः स्वयं वेदोऽखिलोद्भवः।
स्वयं यज्ञः स्वयं हुतं स्वयं जातो महीतले॥
स्वयं योगो निजरूपो ज्ञानसंधानवर्धनः।
स्वयं धर्मोऽधर्मनश्च स्वयं धार्मिकसंस्कृतिः॥
स्वयं च तीर्थं स्वयं यात्रा स्वयं दानं तथैव च।
स्वयं वर्षसहस्राणि विष्णुलोके महीयते॥
स्वयं पुण्यं स्वयं पापं स्वयं मोक्षो न विद्यते।
स्वयं बन्धुर्जगत्कर्ता धर्मस्थापनकारकः॥
इति मत्स्य स्तोत्रं समाप्तम
इस मत्स्य स्तोत्र के जप से मानव जीवन में समस्याओं का निवारण होता है। इसके अलावा, जप करने से अधिकार, धन, समृद्धि और सुख की प्राप्ति होती है। यह उपासना करने से संतान की प्राप्ति में भी मदद मिलती है।
इस मत्स्य स्तोत्र को प्रतिदिन एक माला के साथ १०८ बार जपा जाना चाहिए। इसे सुबह और शाम के समय जप करना अधिक लाभकारी होता है। इस स्तोत्र का जप करते समय मन में शुद्धता, ध्यान और आस्था रखना चाहिए।
इस उपाय के अलावा, केतु दोष दूर करने के लिए व्यक्ति को केतु ग्रह की पूजा भी करनी चाहिए। इसके लिए केतु ग्रह को अर्घ्य देने के बाद इसकी मूर्ति के समक्ष बैठकर केतु ग्रह के मंत्रों का जप करना चाहिए। यह उपाय केतु दोष से मुक्ति दिलाता है।
ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः॥