Trees and plants have a crucial role in the world of Vedic Astrology, they have been linked to various planets and carry deep connections in terms of their capability of restricting or enhancing the impacts of these planets as part of remedial measures adopted in Vedic Astrology. These tress as per the Vedas, the ancient scriptures, these trees hold a sacred and divine association with the Lords Brahma and Lord Shiva. Trees and plants are believed to have been descended from lord Brahma’s hair. Trees draw an analogy to the lord Shiva who drank poison and in turn provided nectar to all for prosperity of life, in similar manner plans and tress also take in the harmful carbon dioxide gas and release oxygen in atmosphere which is the means of survival.
Exploring the significance of various trees in Vedic Astrology and their importance in terms of this ancient science, our traditions and the role they play in Astrological practices is very pertinent considering its importance, therefore we take a detailed view of the same.
Peepal Tree:
Peepal tree is also known as Ashvattha tree, Bodhi tree, Peepul tree and Pippala tree. As a general perception, nobody plants a peepal tree because it is considered to be evil. Also, cutting peepal tree is considered risky as this leads to negativity in house, brings dismay in married life and issues in family.
On the contrary, the ancient book <strong‘Brahma Purana’ says that once devil defeated Lord Vishnu and he hid himself in the peepal tree. Therefore, peepal tree is considered as a saviour for Lord Brahma and hence its importance.
People worship it to pay tribute to the trinity gods- Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. It has immense religious importance and medicinal value. Worshipping it is supposed to bring good luck for you and using its wood to perform ‘Havan’ for planet Jupiter is considered to be most pious.
You should worship peepal tree by lighting mustered oil lamp under it and recite Hanuman chalisa, this brings happiness and prosperity in life. Offering water to peepal on Saturday is very beneficial because on this day, goddess Lakshmi resides there in. It is better to avoid offering water on Sunday as it brings financial crises.
It is believed to bring relief from Mangal Dosha if it sleaves are soaked in water and then this water is used for bathing. Offering milk to peepal on Saturday is believed to please Shani Dev and this will resolve all your problems, ill impact of Rahu Ketu and relieve you from any other ‘Pitra Dosha’.
Auspicious results brought about by Peepal tree include growth and prosperity of children, resolve issues in marriage, bring stability in your thoughts and actions, expand your business or improvement in your job skill and improvement in health related issue.
Banana Tree:
It is believed that if you want to please lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi then you are supposed to worship banana tree, it brings prosperity, peace and physical fitness at your home. Planting banana tree has a significance in Vastu also and planting it brings money inflow and reduced health problems.
It is believed that once the sage Rishi Durvasa was sleeping and his wife disturbed him, he got angry and cursed her to become a banana tree. Once the curse was over, his wife requested him that she in the form of banana tree should be considered as exceptional and divine plant. Rishi Duravasa agreed to this and since then banana tree carries lots of religious value and its leaves are treated as holy and auspicious and are used in rituals.
The trunk of banana tree symbolizes wealth and bright fortune so it is used for decoration during Hindu religious festivals and ceremonies. Decorating entrance to marriage function with banana leaves blesses the couple with never-ending love and affection and long lasting relationship. Planting banana tree at home is same as having Devguru or Brihaspati or Lord Vishnu at home. Worshiping Banana tree on Thursday brings benefits from planet Jupiter if you are facing financial crises. Students are supposed to worship it for good education and mastery in his subject. It also brings relief from ill effects of planet Ketu.
Worshipping banana tree involves offering water with jaggery and turmeric in it, applying Sandalwood and Turmeric ‘Tilak’ to the plant, offering yellow flowers, and while offering these you should chant the mantra ‘Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya’.
Tulsi Plant:
In Indian tradition Tulsi hold a great importance and has been part of the household since ancient days. There are four types of Tulsi plants namely Rama Tulsi, Vana Tulsi, Krishna Tulsi and Kapoor Tulsi. Each has a peculiar properties such as Rama tulsi is sweetest of all, vana tulsi has aromatic property, Krishna tulsi is purple in colour similar to lord Krishna and Kapoor tulsi has aromatic value. Rama tulsi is considered sacred and used for religious purposes.
Tulsi also has immense medicinal properties and is considered to be an excellent immunity booster being rich in zinc and vitamin C. It is also used in making anti-fungal and anti-bacterial medicines.
Tulsi is considered as a most of the holiest plant for Hindus. It is a centre of household religious devotion specially among women and referred to as the “a symbol of wifehood and motherhood”. According to Veda’s Tulsi is spouse of Vishnu and known as vrinda, is a goddess.
Tulsi Vivah, a hindu festival taking place on Ekadashi of Kartik month, Shukla Paksha (brighter lunar cycle phase) is to celebrate marriage of Tulsi plant with ‘Shaligram’ form of Lord Vishnu. It marks the beginning of Hindu marriage period.
An oil lamp is lit near Tulsi plant to worship it, then you offer water, turmeric, and flowers to Tulsi plant. It is believed that worshipping Tulsi plant purifies your body, mind and soul to bring inner peace. It also brings spiritual enlightenment, reduces stress and makes you energetic.
Astrologically speaking, Tulsi is believed to be very powerful in reducing the impact of ill effects of Moon and Venus. It also brings relief from Pitra Dosha and challenges faced in married life. Worshiping Tulsi brings strength to your 1, 5 and 9 houses in chart.
Bel Patra Tree:
According to Hindu mythology it is believed that Goddess Paravati resides on Bel Patra Tree. Goddess Parvati is wife of Lord Shiva, hence, worshiping this tree pleases Lord Shiva. It is believed that the mere touch of Bel Patra will free you from disorders, misdeeds and any kind of negativity.
Lord Shiva is known for his hot-temperament, and you may calm down his temperament by offering Bel Patra to Shivalinga because of its cooling nature. Leaves have capability to absorb the immense energy of Lord Shiva, hence they become a medium to come closer to Lord Shiva.
As per Hindu scripture Skanda Purana, it is believed that sweat droplets of Goddess Parvati fell on Mandrachal Mountain and Bel tree is believed to have grown out of these sweat droplets. This gives these trees an auspicious and divine connection.
Offer Bel leaves to Lord Shiva during Shravan month and chanting Shiva Mantra ‘Om Namah Shivay’ along with this brings expected results for you.
It is in-auspicious to pluck Bel Patra leaves on a Chaturthi, Amayasaya, Ashtami and Chaturdashi and Sankranti.
Lord Shiva is the deity associated to the planet Sun and Goddess Parvati is linked to Moon, hence worshiping lord Shiva by offering Bel Patra leaves is believed to be beneficial for improving the Astrological impacts of Sun and Moon.
Banyan Tree
Banyan tree is considered as a sacred tree and as per ancient Hindu scriptures, it is called God creator and symbolises vitality. According to Hindu mythology shelter given by banyan tree is called shelter of god, it is known as Kalpavriksha, which means that it fulfils your wishes if you worship banyan tree. It represents life, growth, wisdom and power. It should not be planted close to your house because it is associated with ‘Yamraj’, the god of death.
As per hindu mythology, it is believed that on this day Savitri was able to please ‘Yamraj’ for giving life to her dead husband Satyavan. To commemorate this day, women perform fast and puja of Banyan tree is called Banyan Savitri Vrat or Vat Savitri Vrat. It is celebrated all over North India with belief and for paying respect to Banyan tree Women worship Banyan tree for long life of their husband and unmarried girls observe fast for the bridegroom of their choice. It is celebrated every year on the Amavasya of Jyeshta month.
Astrologically it is believed to bring relief from the ill effects of Rahu and Shani, for this, on Saturday offer water in the roots of the banyan tree and worship lord Shiva. Chanting Shani mantra 108 times sitting under banyan tree may also help reducing the impact of Shani. Worshipping Banyan tree also brings happiness in married life and brings good luck.
Shami Tree:
Shami tree find mention in ancient Hindu books Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Veda purana. It is believed that Ravana, the great king of evil prayed Shami tree for victory. As per Mahabharata, the Pandvas used this tree to hide their weapons and Arjuna Concealed his sacred ‘Gandiva’ during his exile period on Shami Tree.
Wood of Shami tree is considered to be exceptional and sacred as it helps in overcoming hurdles in life, gives peace of mind and brings prosperity. Shami tree is also worshiped on Dussehra by farmers because it gives prior information about upcoming agricultural calamity, and this helps farmers to prepare for it in advance.
Astrological significance of Shami tree is that it brings relief to the person who is facing Shani Dosha by worshipping it especially on Saturdays. Plant a Shami tree in a pot at your home for the ease of worshipping and its impact is visible due to its proximity also.
Akada Tree:
Akada is is a very common plant which can be seen growing in surrounding area in abundance. It has some common names like Akaua, Madar, Mandar or Arsh.
White Akada plays a very important role in Hindu religion, it is considered sacred and used as a holy plant. It is believed to be the best plant to please and worship Lord Shiva by offering Akada plant’s leaves to the Lord. You will be blessed by Lord Shiva if you offer flower of Akada for worshiping Lord Shiva. You may plant Akada plant in front of your house and it will prevent ill-effects entering your house and would neutralise the impact of any black magic casted against you.
As a strong belief, idol made from root of Akada is considered very sacred, it should be placed in your puja room and worshipped regularly, this would bring blessings of Lord Ganesha.
It is believed that keeping the root of Akada plant covered in red cloth at clean and secure corner of your house is helpful in bringing wealth, calmness and happiness to your home.
Astrological significance of Akada tree and its flower is to please Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha, this will increase the strength of planets Sun and Ketu in your chart and bring desired results. This may also be used to reduce the ill effects of Sun and Ketu.
