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etween the individual and the universe. This is impetus is given by Rahu<br />
and Ketu.<br />
Ketu is invoked in Vedic hymns as follows: "Decked with silk, flowers,<br />
garlands, sandal paste and an umbrella!, <strong>of</strong> variegated color and seated in a<br />
divine chariot, you travel around mount Meru. Born <strong>of</strong> Jaimini's family<br />
under the Abhijit star may four-armed, deathless, effulgent Ketu, seated<br />
facing south on a throne, make us ever happy with wealth and abundance."<br />
<strong>The</strong> high status assigned to Ketu is evident from such epithets as "decked<br />
with silk, flowers, garland, sandal paste and an umbrella," and "seated on the<br />
throne." Ketu is adorned with sandal paste and is seated to the south, which<br />
reveals the deep involvement <strong>of</strong> this planet in spiritual awakening and<br />
imparting inner knowledge like Rahu.<br />
In spite <strong>of</strong> the two nodes having the same origin and many similarities, the<br />
Vedic seers have highlighted their distinguishing features. Rahu is dark blue<br />
in color while Ketu is variegated. Analogous to Rahu, Ketu is linked with<br />
darkness but possesses a mysterious ray <strong>of</strong> light and splendor. Furthermore,<br />
Ketu has a star on its head, even though it has serpent's body. Ketu is said to<br />
belong to the celebrated family <strong>of</strong> the sage Jaimini, the founder <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Mimamsa school <strong>of</strong> philosophy. This philosophy is mainly concerned with<br />
the correct interpretation <strong>of</strong> rituals and the settlement <strong>of</strong> controversial points<br />
in regard to Vedic texts. Belonging to this learned seer's family, Ketu relates<br />
to the wisdom born <strong>of</strong> contemplating the nature <strong>of</strong> creation and the<br />
significance <strong>of</strong> different religious activities for attaining final liberation. <strong>The</strong><br />
esoteric nature <strong>of</strong> wisdom and the understanding <strong>of</strong> the hidden laws <strong>of</strong><br />
creation fall within the domain <strong>of</strong> Ketu. Ketu brings about the dawn <strong>of</strong> an<br />
intuitive comprehension <strong>of</strong> the essential nature <strong>of</strong> things and <strong>of</strong> the primeval<br />
cause <strong>of</strong> all manifestation.<br />
<strong>The</strong> mysterious splendour <strong>of</strong> Ketu refers to the unification <strong>of</strong> the individual<br />
consciousness with the primeval essence <strong>of</strong> manifestation. <strong>The</strong> universe<br />
shines with the radiance <strong>of</strong> the Absolute All. All the splendor in the cosmos<br />
reflects the light that shines in Brahma, the cosmic creator. <strong>The</strong> unification<br />
<strong>of</strong> the individual mind with the primeval source <strong>of</strong> energy illumines it and<br />
gives it radiance. Under the impact <strong>of</strong> Ketu, empathy is established with the<br />
universal creative life force that bestows wisdom and insight into the<br />
working <strong>of</strong> nature.<br />
Such a comprehension <strong>of</strong> the secrets <strong>of</strong> nature does not descend on the<br />
individual without any effort. <strong>The</strong> strange ray <strong>of</strong> light surrounding Ketu is<br />
born <strong>of</strong> strenuous effort exerted in order to acquire spiritual knowledge. Like<br />
the alchemists, Ketu makes an individual explore the innermost recesses <strong>of</strong><br />
the human psyche. It makes the individual perceive the subjective reality