Origin of the Days of the Week Explained by Planetary Orbits
Summary
The seven days of the week are explained through planetary orbital periods and traditional astrological ordering. The article argues that weekday names such as Sunday and Monday derive from the Sun, Moon, and other planets.
Key Points
- The article links the seven-day week to the seven celestial bodies visible to the naked eye in Eastern spiritual science.
- It explains a planetary sequence based on orbital periods and uses it to derive the order of the weekdays.
- Sunday through Saturday are said to be named after the Sun, Moon, and other planets, with references to Rigveda, Manusmriti, and Jyotisha Shastra.
