The planet Mars also known as Mangal Dev is more than just one of the 9 planets in the celestial realm. The planet Mars is an embodiment of fire, passion, and energy as per ancient science. Let us dive into the depth of this celestial entity and the emotional and spiritual significance of Mangal Dev’s mythological legacy.
The Symbolism of Mangal Dev
Mangal Dev, the most fiery and passionate of all the 9 planets, the reddish of all the planets has also captured the attention and curiosity of human beings. In the ancient scriptures of the Vedas, the planet Mars, also known as “Mangala” or “Anagarika,”. The planet Mars is also referred to as “Mangala” which means auspicious or fortune. The planet has the energy to change our destines, hence holds a very significant place in Vedic Astrology. The planet Mars symbolizes the interplay between passion and limitation, ambition and perseverance in our daily lives. More about the planet mars can be read here.
The Divine Origin of Mangal Dev
Mangal Dev embodies the divine dance of the spirit and matter known to the human realm, thus invoking the shine of existence in all living beings. The birth of Mangal is masked in celestial tales that speak of the divine union of the Earth and Sky. Born from the fiery core of the Earth and the cosmic brilliance of Heaven’s. This union signifies the harmonious balance between the cosmic and earthly realms. The planet Mar’s fiery vigor complements the nurturing and grounding qualities of Earth
The God of Wars and Warriors
Mangal Dev is not merely a deity but the one who sparks the fire of Passion in each one of us. Passion is the fire that ignites and keeps human beings going in their endeavors. The continuous determination and perseverance in all that we do is what drives our tasks to completion and keeps us going. The constant fire to achieve our dreams and passion is what makes our lives fulfilling. Without the fire and passion for our dreams, our life becomes meaningless. Mars helps us channel our passions, stoke the fires of determination, and seek the divine warrior’s blessings in our pursuits.
The Inner Fire Within Us
As per the Vedas, Mars is represented as the one riding a chariot drawn by fiery stallions which actually depicts our inner fire pushing us to attain great things in life. The eight spirited stallions symbolize the relentless forward movement of time and the unwavering pursuit of goals. The flame of ambition and motivation is the one that enhances us to overcome obstacles, overcome challenges, and achieve our aspirations despite the roadblocks in life. The planet Mar’s essence and is representative of the inner zeal in each of us.
The Catalyst for Transformation
Mangal Dev is also the catalyst for transition in the divine theatre of life. Mars is the planet that helps us shed our old selves to accept and become a new version of ourselves. The planet Mars pushes us to shed our old self just like a serpent sheds its old skin. The power of Mars is the one who helps one to emerge from life’s trail as stronger, and wiser and embrace our true purpose.
The Passionate Love of Mars
Mangal Dev represents a myriad of emotions over the spectrum of the human emotional graph from love, desire, anger, and the drive to protect our loved ones. The passionate fervor of the planet Mars extends beyond the war zone of the battlefields. The story intertwines with the love story of Mars and Venus depicting the balance between love and conflict in human emotions thus showcasing the loving and fierce side of the same emotion.
The Story of Angarika
In the Atharva Veda, there’s a story that sheds light on the origin of Mars. According to this tale, the deity Brihaspati (associated with the planet Jupiter) had a wife named Tara. However, Tara fell in love with Soma, the personification of the Moon. Their forbidden union led to the birth of a child named Budha (planet Mercury). Brihaspati, disappointed by Tara’s betrayal, sought solace in penance. During the penance, Jupiter’s energy took the form of intense heat and fire. This energy was united into the planet Mars, which came to be known as Anagarika, meaning “born from the embers.” Anagarika’s fiery nature and reddish appearance were seen as a reflection of his birth.
The Dance of Opposition
Mangal Dev reflects the opposition inside of us. Mars is said to be the opponent to Moon thus symbolizing the conflict between the fiery passion of self and the serene emotions of the moon. In Vedic astrology, Mars is associated with the human qualities of energy, courage, determination, and ambition in our lives. At the same time, Mars reflect conflict, aggression, and competition of our lives. The planet’s influence is believed to affect a person’s perserverance, determination, and capability to overcome challenges.
The Ancient Rituals
Mars’ significance extends beyond the celestial dimensions into Vedic rituals. Offerings to the planet Mars are made to for enhancing protection, strength, and courage in our daily lives. Especially during periods when Mars is known to have a strong influence in our lives as per our birth charts in astrology, devotees perform rituals to appease Mars and harness its positive aspects into our lives. Mangalvar (that is tuesday), is the day dedicated to the planet Mars. Devotees offer prayers, light lamps, praise and perform rituals to honor the deity’s fiery energy. This day serves as a reminder to hail and please Mangal Dev.
Summarizing the energy of Mangal Dev
Mangal Dev is the catalyst for pushing us to change our destinies and be more than just spectators of our destiny in our lives. Mars gives us the energy to ignite our inner flames to change our purpose of lives. We are more than mere actors in the stage of our lives but the scripts writers of our destinies. The story of Mars echoes with the human spirit’s journey through life’s turbulent moments of ups and downs one goes through. Mars reminds us that we are all part of a grand cosmic narrative but with the ability to modify the screenplay as per our will. You can read more other planets within our Navagraha here.