In India, people do not do anything sacred on Saturday, because they are afraid that Shani will cast his glance upon them. They feel that the best thing is to pray to other gods, “Please come and bless us.” To Shani they pray, “Please, please, remain away from us!”
Shani is the son of Surya, and Suryaputra is also Shani’s name.
10 June 2005
Sri Chinmoy’s home Jamaica, New YorkFrom:Sri Chinmoy,The temple and the shrine, Agni Press, 2013
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