Title: Solar Eclipse: Dos and don’ts to follow this Surya Grahan | Hindustan Times
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Solar Eclipse: Dos and don’ts to follow this Surya Grahan
What is an annular solar eclipse?
Myths, facts, dos, don’ts around solar eclipse:
Should one meditate during an eclipse?

Content: This is because of the intensity of the rays of the sun at this time that can damage the cells in the eye causing retinal burns.” “You can look at the phenomenon with eclipse-certified glasses, which are a thousand times darker than regular sunglasses. You can also see projected or reflected images as opposed to looking at the sun directly through the naked eye. You must avoid visual magnifiers such as binoculars and telescopes completely.” Should one meditate during an eclipse? Eclipse is considered a very auspicious time for chanting mantras and meditation. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on his website says, “The mind is connected with the moon, the body is connected with the Earth and the Sun is connected with both. The time when all three come in alignment is good for spiritual practices.” “...when you chant 108 times during this period it is equivalent to 10,000 times or more! So meditation and chanting are highly recommended during this period,” the spiritual guru adds.