If you have ever visited an astrologer, there is a high chance you came back with a bit of a heavy heart. Maybe you were told that Shani is casting a shadow, or Rahu is about to create some chaos in your life. It’s a very common human feeling that sense of being a puppet to the stars.However, Premanand Maharaj, whose words have been bringing peace to millions online, has a very different take on this. During one of his daily Satsangs, a devotee asked him a question many of us have: "How can we protect ourselves from the bad effects of grah-nakshatras (planets)?"His answer was as simple as it was powerful.Planets are only the "Delivery Agents"Maharaj explains that planets like Shani or Ketu aren't just sitting in the sky trying to find ways to make your life difficult. In reality, they are just doing their job. They act like delivery agents that bring you the "parcels" of your own past deeds (Karma). If you are facing a tough time, it’s not the planet’s fault; it is simply the result of something you have done in the past.But here’s the comforting part: If you can change your behavior today, the "parcel" doesn't have the same impact.The "Brahmastra" against bad luckAccording to Premanand Maharaj, there is no need to run around in fear or spend massive amounts of money on stones and complicated rituals. He suggests that if a person truly surrenders themselves to the Divine (be it Radha Rani, Krishna, or any form of the Almighty), the planets lose their power to harm them.He often uses a beautiful analogy: If the "Master of the House" is your friend, why would you fear the servants? If God created the planets, a person who is constantly connected to God through Naam Jaap (chanting) becomes protected by a spiritual shield.Focus on Character, Not the StarsInstead of worrying about which planet is in which house of your horoscope, Maharaj emphasizes focusing on two things:The power of a calm mindMost of the "bad luck" we feel is actually the mental stress and fear caused by believing we are doomed. Maharaj says that once you stop fearing the planets and start trusting the Divine, your mind becomes calm. A calm mind makes better decisions, and better decisions naturally lead to a better life.At the end of the day, his message is clear: You aren't a victim of the stars. By keeping your intentions pure and your devotion steady, you can navigate even the toughest planetary cycles with a smile on your face.
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