Let me explain this based on astrology and planetary influences.
A dog is Lord Bhairav’s vehicle and is also used to calm the effects of the Ketu planet. Ketu is the planet of travel and transportation; it is highly mobile, active, and shadowy.
When you leave home, something will happen only if you take action. Keeping a dog at home stabilizes Ketu. It reduces the desire to leave the house. Similarly, children start to go out less, and even if they leave, they often return soon after, often for their studies. In short, a dog reduces activity, lessens transportation needs, and decreases the desire for travel.
If a family wants to stay active, productive, and free from laziness, it is not advisable to keep a dog. People who keep dogs often struggle to achieve a single, focused goal. This is especially true for middle-class families.
When Should You Keep a Dog?
- If an elderly family member is about to undergo major surgery, or if someone has been diagnosed with a serious illness requiring surgery, then keeping a dog may be appropriate.
- If you are in the later stages of life (65+ years), and you are a senior official, businessman, or industrialist, seeking a peaceful retirement with the joy of old age, keeping a dog could be beneficial.
- If someone in the house has been suffering from a long-term, incurable illness, and death seems imminent, even then, it is not advisable to keep a dog. However, you can feed dogs, especially offering them chapati with oil (not ghee), while chanting the Gajendra Stotra.
- Farmers who keep dogs to protect their fields often experience family separations. One brother stays at the fields while the other moves to a different village.
In summary, keeping a dog is only advisable under very difficult and adverse circumstances. Serve Dogs, Don’t Keep Them at Home:
It is better to serve dogs rather than keep one at home, as keeping a dog can weaken your life force. It controls your activities and consumes up to 40% of your mental energy. You may find yourself constantly thinking about the dog, which drains your focus.
To mitigate this, feed dogs outside your home, offering them chapati with oil. This practice reduces accidents, enhances wisdom, and keeps your mind alert. Dogs can help guide you, especially during travel, providing positive energy and protection.
If you feed dogs during your travels, it will bring positivity to your journey. However, keeping a dog inside the house may reduce your likelihood of travel and hinder your ability to achieve your goals.
