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