What is spiritual meaning of full moon?

Full moon or Purnima means moon taking its complete full form. The way moon slowly slowly travels to the path of fullness similarly, for ordinary people slowly reaching the full form, meaning purnatwa or spiritual fulfilment, is known as full moon in spirituality. From an esoteric perspective, the moon is considered a dead planet. Its use is simply as a convenient visual indicator. At the time of the full moon, it is ‘out of the way’, so to speak, with the Earth and the Sun in full and unimpeded alignment. That direct line of contact allows for a heightened interplay between the two. The reflected light from the Moon adds to that.

The stimulation can be (and is) handled and channelled in group format, month by month. It can have an unbalancing effect on those sensitive to the impact, as hospitals and care homes already know. There are said to be 3 major full moon periods each year, with the remaining 9 (sometimes 10) acting as ‘supporting reinforcements’, if I can put it that way. Each has a theme, linked to the astrological (Sun) sign at the time.

This theme is woven into the group meditation used. For centuries, demons and unclean spirits waited for the full moon to oppress and possess the ignorant, uneducated and spiritually void. The masses gradually put 2 and 2 together= when the moon is full, bad things happen. Spiritual evil used and continues to use the uninformed and darkness to hide behind. In almost every language, we use the word “luna” [or a variation of it] to represent the moon. We derive our our word “lunatic” from this, to describe someone acting demonically or strangely during the full moon.

Sun and Moon are the two heavenly bodies of our Solar system, which influence the life on the Earth the most. Now, let us contemplate the effects of the Sun and Moon on human life. Let us start with Sun-God first. According to Akhand Sutra and Akhand Vidyashram, Aditya (Sun-God) is the father of human beings. The indwelling human Soul (Antaratma-Kundalini) comes from the core of the Sun and is inert matter, Helium. The inert matter, Helium, is also called Aditi, the mother, and daughter of Aditya.

Scientific Evidence: Nuclear Reaction. Mother Aditi: Helium. Nuclear Reaction: Helium to Hydrogen atoms. Daughter Aditi: Hydrogen to Helium atoms. Result: Antaratma is a bridge between the human body (Jivatma) and Brahmand (Sun) and Nirakar-Nirgun-Brahman (God-Nature-Paramatma). Sun-God is closely associated with Pingala-Nadi and is responsible for warm energy (Mihir).

Now, let us contemplate Moon, the feminine energy. Moon is associated with Ida-Nadi and is responsible for cooling energy (Shishir). Spiritual Influences: The Spiritual Energy is maximum during Purnima (Full Moon).As a result, the ideal time for spiritual austerities (Tapasya) is Purnima. Amavasya (No Moon) is considered inauspicious for spiritual evolution. The Conclusion: Sun-Moon conjunctions at Muladhara Chakra and Ajna Chakra are important for spiritual practices.

What is the importance of Full Moon Night for a person on spiritual path? I am sharing my limited understanding on the subject: on full moon day water rises on all water bodies. This means moons influence on fluids is more on full moon day. Similarly, human body has 70% water and this water or fluids tend to rise as well. Similarly moon seems to affect our minds and emotions on full moon day and doctors take special care for their patients in asylum. For a spiritual person, this is a boon for him to elevate his spiritual mood with the assistance of moons attraction on that day. Hence anyone seriously perusing spiritual path does not leave full moon day. Many sages like Buddha have attained on a full moon day which is a clear indication of benefits one receives on a full moon day. Cheers!