The Moon is considered as a Devata in Hinduism.
It is reckoned as a Planet in Indian Astrology.
Moon rules the mind and is responsible for the soundness of mind.
If the Moon sign is not favorable, one is assailed by doubts,indecision, confusion ans depression.
Moon waxes and wanes.
From the New Moon day(Amavasya), it waxes.
This period of waxing till the Full Moon (Poornima) is called the Shukla Paksha, Shulka means white.
How does one translate Laughter or the cry of a Child?
Misplaced enthusiasm results in bizarre translations.
In Tamil, Namaha नमः)” is translated as 'Potri' போற்றி.
Translated into English , this means 'I Praise!"
Translation of Tamil Mantras like Tiruppukazh will result in the same absurdity.
Mahamantras are to be used and chanted in the Language in which they have been presented by ancient Seers.
They are not words but mystically locked Sounds by the Devata, Adhi Devatha and the Rishi of the Mantra.
To prevent elements from disturbing the concentration one performs Anganyaasa, Karanyaasa and Dikh Banhana.
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