Jai Sriman Narayana !!
In Srimad Bagavatham - Pradhama Skandam - (1 – 3 – 14 ) Shuka Brahamam explains to King Parikshit about the Time of Sunset – Sandhya - as Demonic Time.
Sunset is the end of the day and the beginning of the night. During sunset, one should not do the things which are forbidden. Sage Kashyapa explains to his wife Dithi about ‘Sandhya Kal’.
Sage Kashyapa addressing his wife as Fearful nature of woman, it is the responsibility of a husband to fulfill all her desires as a husband. Hinduism has given so much of respect to women. During the time of Yaga , Yagnam and Dhanam, a man cannot perform any auspicious rituals without a woman. She carries so much importance to perform any kind of sacrifices and rituals. When Lord Rama decided to perform Ashwamedha yagam, the Yagam took place only after keeping an idol of Sita next to Him. Veda declares women are half of men. That is why she is known as 'Grahalakshmi'. The families where women are respected and honored is where all the deities live. It is believed that in houses where the cruelty and injustice to woman takes place, all the deities refuse to step.
A Woman makes her husband capable to face any kind 0f struggle in his life . The rest of the three Ashramas depend on Gruhastha. Any kind of difficulty or grief in the ocean of human life, husband faces everything courageously with the help of a woman. Gurukulashram, Grahastha, Vanaprastha , Sanyasam are the four Ashrama Dharmas . The sanyasin asks for food and Donations to Grahasthas only. During Unchavruthi, women provide grains to the Sanyasins. During Vanaparastha, the couple come to have food from Gruhasthas. Ashramadharma is just a transition of the journey in one’s life. It is the duty of the wife to receive the guests, cook for them and serve them. It is the right of a woman to honor the guest. Even if the King receives sanyasins in his Palace, the Queen is the one who serves food for the Sanyasins.
The responsibility of home is taken care by them. The daily routine, even the simplest things in the home is taken care by them. Women are the ones who have the right to lighten the lamp at home. Control over the five senses is possible only with the help of a wife. Who are righteous would not do anything against his wife. When any argument arises, it is the responsibility of the husband to handle it properly. Everyone desires to have virtuous children in their life, capable to follow all the righteousness and it is possible only through the togetherness of husband and wife during the times ( Muhurthams - auspicious times ) which were followed by our ancestors . The time of Sunset is forbidden to do such things.
The time of sunset is known as evil time - Pradosha. This is the time for the spirits and Ghosts to wander along with Lord Shiva to punish whoever commit sins. The time of sunset is the morning for the spirits and ghosts. Just like human beings have sunrise as beginning of their day, the spirits and ghosts are Ganas of Lord Shiva – Who is the destroyer of sins. These spirits and Ghosts follow Lord Shiva wherever He goes. During the time of Sunset , Lord Rudra travels on His bull with His ganas in search of sinners. His hairlocks are covered with ashes and his body is smeared with ashes. His Three eyes represent Lord Surya, Moon and Agni . He measures the entire Universe with His three eyes which are capable to bring down the sinners into ashes, thereby taking care of the entire Universe. He is more active during the time of Sunset - Sandhya. His duty is destroy and support things which are able to destroy them in future. Sage Kashyapa explains to Dithi (one of the daughters of Dakshaprajapathi – Sister of Sati) that Lord Rudra thus protects the Universe.
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
