What the tradition says
Vaishnava protection rite invoking Sudarshana-chakra. Traditional texts pair it with the Sudarshana-ashtaka and offerings of red lotus. Specifically targeted at what the texts call 'abhichara-prashamana' - neutralisation of malefic intent.
What it addresses
- Sun
- Rahu
Traditional timing
- Thursday and Sunday are canonical.
- Vaikuntha-ekadashi and solar eclipses are emphasised.
- Tradition pairs this with sustained 41-day anushthana for the full remedy.
Source
Sudarshana-ashtaka (Vedanta-desika); Ahirbudhnya-samhita
Common questions
- What is Sudarshan-yagya?
- Vaishnava protection rite invoking Sudarshana-chakra. Traditional texts pair it with the Sudarshana-ashtaka and offerings of red lotus. Specifically targeted at what the texts call 'abhichara-prashamana' - neutralisation of malefic intent.
- What does Sudarshan-yagya address?
- Traditionally associated with Sun, Rahu.
- When is Sudarshan-yagya traditionally performed?
- Thursday and Sunday are canonical. Vaikuntha-ekadashi and solar eclipses are emphasised. Tradition pairs this with sustained 41-day anushthana for the full remedy.
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