Jupiter is known as “Guru” in Sanskrit. Guru is made of two words – ‘Gu’ and ‘Ru’. ‘Gu’ in Sanskrit means darkness/ignorance and ‘Ru’ in Sanskrit means remover/dispeller. So, Guru translates to a remover of darkness. This is the most auspicious graha (loosely translated as Planet) in Astrology. This is the key indicator.
Grace
- Jupiter represents the wisdom of an individual.
- It governs an individual’s ability to attract goodwill from the environment. It represents the ability to get a supporting hand under hard times and mellow down the hypes to build a balanced individual.
- Its influence enables a person to settle down and makes a person wise.
Spirituality
- Jupiter is a graha for expansion. It enables one to see beyond physical realities. Example: Meeting a person accidentally that changes a person for good. A person with low Jupiter influence considers it a coincidence while those with high Jupiter influence get disturbed and start seeking truth beyond the logical analysis.
- It is the graha that enables one to embrace change in life
Physical Traits
- Jupiter makes a person well-built with broad shoulders.
- A person who has strong Jupiter will build energy with their presence.
- The individual with strong Jupiter will need very little food and yet be strong (not building muscle but have limited variation to weather, will have a strong immune system and will be able to draw energy from the surroundings complementing direct energy intake)
Relationship
- Jupiter is considered to be the advisor to the King
- It is also a representation of wisdom and tolerance of an individual.
Finger
- Among the fingers, it is represented by the middle finger
Body Parts
- Among the body parts, it signifies the fat of the person.
- One key part of the body is the electric pulse-generating part that inflates the heart and enables the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. It is a biometric pulse but no one knows what is its trigger. This is a quality of Jupiter
Varna & Guna
- Jupiter in Jyothish is classified as a Brahmana Varna (loosely translated as one who knows the higher self. A gross translation is priests, teachers, scholars, etc).
- Its nature is Sathwick Guna in its behavioural quality.
Gemstone
- Orange Sapphire is the gemstone representing Jupiter and governs the orange colour.
Gender
- It is the highest order of Masculine where there is a equal proportion of Masculine and Feminine. This is why this graha gets exalted at the most Feminine house “Karaka Rashi” or Zodiac Cancer. Among deities, it the graha is represented as ‘Ardhanarishwari’, i.e. Shiva in half male and half female form.
Metal
Among metals, Jupiter is represented by copper metal (also Brass alloy) {This is not the conventional understanding. Copper is used in all ‘havan kund’ or vessels for making sacrificial fire}.
Taste
Among the tastes, Jupiter governs the sweet taste
Places of signification
Examples: All places like temples, labour rooms in hospitals, puja rooms, etc.
