rahu and ketu
In Jainism, there isn’t a central or canonical teaching about Rahu and Ketu like in Hindu astrology. Jain doctrine focuses on karma, right conduct, and spiritual purification, rather than planetary deities or celestial omens.
Simple Jain view:
- Rahu and Ketu are not objects of worship or primary causal agents in a Jain path. The results we experience come from our own karma and our choices in this life and past lives.
- Astrology or planetary movements are not used in Jain practice to determine dharma or spiritual progress. The emphasis is on the right understanding (right faith, right knowledge, right conduct) and self-effort to progress toward kevala jñana (omniscience).
If you’re looking for Jain-oriented explanations or discussions, tell me what aspect you’re curious about (myth, cosmology, or how Jain texts treat celestial bodies in general), and I’ll share a precise Jain-centered explanation.