Remedial Measures for Kalankik Chand.
Jai Shri Ram! Ganpati Bappa Morya!
Dear friends,
What a powerful Ganesh Jayanti we witnessed across
Trinidad on Tuesday 26th August, 2025 – vibrant processions, mandirs
alive with bhajans, orange and yellow flags fluttering everywhere, and our
hearts chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya!”
I previously shared with you a post on Kalankik
Chand, that “blemished moon” and why we avoid looking at it to dodge Mithya
Dosha - those false rumors or troubles.
But what if you accidentally peeked at the
moon? Don’t worry, my dear friends – there are remedies from our scriptures and
traditions to keep Ganapati’s blessings with us. Let’s dive into the story,
mantras, and rituals, including a special folk practice some of you might not
have heard about, straight from the villages of India!
Katha as a Remedial Measure - The tale of
the Syamantaka Mani.
The tale of the Syamantaka jewel, as
narrated in the Bhagavat Puran (Canto 10, Chapters 56-57), is a divine
reminder that even the greatest souls face trials, yet truth and devotion
always prevail. This story is a powerful remedy for Mithya Dosha, the curse of
false accusations tied to gazing at the Chaturthi moon. Reciting or listening
to this katha with a pure heart aligns us with Lord Krishna’s triumph over
falsehood and reinforces our faith in Ganapati’s protective grace.
Long ago, in the sacred city of Dwarka,
there lived a noble king named Satrajit, a devoted worshipper of Surya Dev, the
Sun God. Pleased with Satrajit’s unwavering devotion, Surya Dev gifted him the
Syamantaka jewel, a radiant gem said to shine like the sun itself. This divine
jewel brought immense prosperity, yielding gold daily and protecting its owner
from calamities. Satrajit guarded it fiercely, wearing it around his neck and
basking in its blessings. However, its brilliance also sparked envy and desire
among others.
One day, Satrajit’s brother, Prasena,
borrowed the Syamantaka jewel and wore it while hunting in the forests.
Tragically, a mighty lion attacked and killed Prasena, taking the jewel with
it. The lion, proud of its prize, roamed the wilderness until it encountered
Jambavan, the bear-king and a devoted servant of Lord Rama from the Treta Yuga.
Jambavan, not knowing the jewel’s history, slew the lion and took the
Syamantaka to his cave, where he gifted it to his young child as a toy.
Meanwhile, in Dwarka, Prasena’s
disappearance with the jewel caused a stir. Whispers spread among the people,
and false rumors began to swirl, pointing fingers at none other than Lord
Krishna Himself. The townsfolk, unaware of the truth, accused Krishna of both stealing
the jewel out of greed as well as killing Prasena. This was the Mithya Dosha at
work – false accusations born from the curse of the Chaturthi moon, which
Krishna had inadvertently seen. Yet, Krishna, the embodiment of truth, remained
calm and resolute. He vowed to clear His name and restore trust among the
people.
Krishna set out on a quest to find the
Syamantaka jewel. With His divine wisdom, He followed the trail of Prasena’s
fate, discovering the remains of the hunter and the lion in the forest. The
trail led Him to Jambavan’s cave, where the bear-king, fiercely protective of
his home, mistook Krishna for an intruder. A monumental battle ensued day and
night, for 28 days continuously. Jambavan, with his immense strength granted by
Lord Ram, fought with all his might, unaware that he was facing his Supreme
Master and Lord. As the battle raged, Jambavan began to recognize Krishna’s
divine prowess, reminiscent of his beloved Lord Ram. Realizing his error,
Jambavan surrendered with devotion, offering not only the Syamantaka jewel but
also his daughter Jambavati in marriage to Krishna.
Krishna returned to Dwarka with the jewel
and Jambavati, presenting the truth to Satrajit and the people. Overwhelmed
with shame for doubting Krishna, Satrajit sought forgiveness. In an act of
atonement, he offered his virtuous daughter, Satyabhama, to Krishna as a bride,
along with the Syamantaka jewel as a gesture of goodwill. Krishna, ever
compassionate, accepted Satyabhama but graciously returned the jewel to
Satrajit, urging him to use it for the welfare of Dwarka. Thus, the curse of
Mithya Dosha was dispelled, and truth shone brighter than the jewel itself.
This katha teaches us that even the purest
souls may face false accusations under the shadow of the Kalankik Chand, but
steadfast devotion and the pursuit of truth can overcome any obstacle. By
reciting or listening to this story during Ganesh Chaturthi, we invoke the
blessings of Lord Ganesh and Lord Krishna, cleansing ourselves of the Mithya
Dosha and strengthening our resolve to walk the path of righteousness.
Mantras as Remedial Measures.
If you saw the moon, chant this mantra from to
clear the dosha. Say it 21 or 108 times, facing east in front of a murti or
picture of Lord Krishna:
सिंहः प्रसेनमवधीत्सिंहो जाम्बवता हतः।
सुकुमारक मारोदीस्तव ह्येष स्यमन्तकः॥
Simhah Prasenam Avadheet, Simho Jaambavataa
Hatah;
Sukumarak Maa Rodeeh, Tava Hy Esa
Syamantakah.”
It’s like a divine shield against
falsehoods.
Also, chant “Om Gam Ganapataye Namah”
from the Ganapati Atharvashirsha Upanishad 108 times. It’s a heartfelt plea to Ganapati
Baba for forgiveness and protection—say it slowly, feeling His presence.
Rituals as a Remedial Measure.
Do a simple Nivaran Puja: Light a ghee diya,
offer flowers, incense, and fruits to Lord Ganesh and Lord Krishna and chant
the mantras above. Then listen to or read the story above. A light fast (fruits
and milk) until sunset seals your penance. Some donate yellow cloth, gold or yellow-coloured
sweets to a temple, echoing the Syamantaka’s prosperity.
Now, here’s a beautiful folk remedy some of
you might know: In rural India villages, devotees look at the moon’s reflection
in water held in a cow’s footprint. The cow, our Gow Mata praised in the Rig
Veda (8.101.15-16), is sacred, and her footprint is a pure vessel. By seeing
the moon indirectly, you avoid the curse’s effects. The practice is to find a
fresh cow’s footprint with clean water, gaze at the reflection, and chant “Om
Gam Ganapataye Namah” 11 times.
Conclusion.
Let’s wrap this with love: These remedies,
from scriptures to village traditions, help us stay close to Ganesh Ji. Have a
divine and blissful Ganesh Utsav.
Ganpati Bappa Morya! Mangal Murti
Morya!
Sunesh Tota-Maharaj.
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