Solar Eclipse 2024

When the Moon passes in front of the Sun and blocks out some of the Sun's light on Earth, this phenomenon is known as a solar eclipse. Solar eclipse is also known as Surya Grahan. A total solar eclipse will take place on 8th April 2024. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes so far behind the Sun that the Earth is momentarily fully illuminated by the Sun's light. It is referred to as Khagras in Hindu Vedic Astrology.

Eclipse Starts At - 09:12 PM, 8th April 2024
Eclipse Ends At - 02:22 AM, 9th April 2024

Sutak Kaal In actuality, the Sutak period begins twelve hours ahead of the eclipse. In such circumstances, the Sutak period will begin on April 8 at 9:12 AM. However, the Sutak period's influence will only be observed in the location of this eclipse's visibility. Since the eclipse will not be visible in India, the Sutak Kaal will not be implied.

Gurudev on Eclipse

The mind is connected with the moon, the body is connected with the Earth and the Sun is connected with both. The time when all three come in alignment is good for spiritual practices. It is not a good time to eat, or indulge in pleasures. It is a good time to conserve energy. So, from the ancient times it is said that you should not eat during the eclipse, and you should meditate.

Eclipse is a very good time for mantra chanting and meditation. Chanting mantras at the time of eclipse is much more powerful. This is the ancient saying.

One or two hours before an eclipse, stop eating so that the food gets digested well and during the eclipse time you have an empty stomach, and on empty stomach chanting and mantras are done for maximum result.

Eclipse is a very auspicious time for saadhaks; it is not a bad time. It is a bad time for enjoyment and for pleasures. And when you chant 108 times during this period it is equivalent to 10,000 times or more! So meditation and chanting are highly recommended during this period.