swamiji selvam

Rani Samyukta

Samyukta was the daughter of the king of Kananj. She was the most beautiful princess in India. Prithivi Raja was the king of Delhi. He wanted to marry her. He knew that it would not be easy to marry her because her father was his enemy. He always liked to do what was not easy to do. Therefore, he decided to try. First, he sought out her old nurse. She was living not far from the place. He touched her feet with his fore head and asked her advice. The old woman loved prithivi Raja very dearly. So she promised to help him.

“Give me”, she said “that picture of yours which the great painter at Delhi has painted on ivory in green and gold. I will tell you when I came again from my journey”. The old nurse went a long journey and reached the gate of the palace of Kananj. She expressed her desire to see the queen. Now it happened that moment, the queen wanted a new waiting woman for the princess. So the old woman was asked to look after the house hold work. Samyuktha had a true heart. As the old woman brushed her hair or sat with her on the roof on the still, hot nights, she told her the tales of Prithivi Raja and of his love for Samyukta. She showed Samyukta his picture painted on ivory in green and gold. As she looked on his face, her heart desired to meet the king who loved her.

Presently the king of Kananj said, “It is time for the “Swayamvara”, that is the choosing of her husband by the princess. He sent his messengers to all parts of India to call the princes of India to the great choosing. However, he sent no message to his enemy Prithivi Raja, the king of Delhi. Nevertheless the king of Delhi came to the choosing. Prithivi Raja and his friend came to the swayamvara disguised as minstrels.

The courtyard of the palace was gay and ready for the “Swayamvara” Garlands of roses and jasmine were hung from the pillars. The king and the Queen sat on golden throne on a marble balcony. The thrones of the princes, who sought the hand of Samyukta, were just below the balcony.

The princes were dressed in jewels and clothes of gold. Each prince had his men at arms and heralds. The musicians sat on the watchtower at the gate. PrithiviRaja, the great prince, sat with the musicians.

When the bugles sounded, Samyukta came from the inner courtyard. She wore a sari that flowed about her like golden water. There were golden anklets on her feet and golden bracelets on her arms. Her eyes were on the ground as she walked. She held lightly the garland of fresh jasmine. She would place the garland on the neck of the prince whom she would choose to be her husband.

When she reached the outer courtyard, she raised her eyes and saw a wooden figure of Prithivi Raja standing in the place of the king’s doorkeeper. She knew well that her father had done this thing to hurt Prithivi Raja, the true knight of her heart. Her choice was made now proudly she walked one prince after another. She passed on silently. She remembered the great tales of Prithivi Raja told by the heralds.

There was but one prince left. He was sitting near the door keeper. All were anxious to know what she would do. The king and the queen leaned out of their marble balcony. All the crowd watched her breathlessly. To their surprise, Samyukta also rejected the last prince. She turned to the wooden image of PrithiviRaja who had no invitation to the great choosing and placed the garland on its neck. She had indeed kept the garland for her true knight alone.

The king and all princes rose in wrath. There was a clash of steel. For this insult, Samyukta would now be bound in chains and sent to the deepest dungeon of the place. But love was quicker than wrath. PrithiviRaja who was disguised as minstrel mounted on the king’s swiftest charger, which was at samyukta’s side. He stooped and lifted her to his saddle and rode away to the gates of Delhi.

Swamiji sri selvam siddhar

During the past issues, I was blessed well by the Almighty and Sri Swamiji Siddhar to share my ideas on Spirituality. In this issue, also I am blessed well by the Almighty and Swamiji Sri Siddhar to share my ideas on Spirituality. During the past issues, I tried to quote some examples from ancient Siddhars and monks like Sri Adhi Sankaracharya, Acharya Ramanuja and Sri Madhvacharya. In this issue, I wish to describe the spirituality of Sikhism.
The word “Sikh” itself has a very wonderful meaning. 
S – Sincerity
I – Integrity
K – Kindness
H _ Humanity.
The Sikhs are very famous for their sincerity. In the Army forces of India, at least 40% of the battalion will be Sikh only. They are so fond of the Nation.  
A progressive religion well ahead of its time when it was founded over 500 years ago, The Sikh religion today has a following of over 20 million people worldwide and is ranked as the worlds 5th largest religion. Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality of humankind and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 Gurus enshrined in the Sikh Holy Book and Living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji founded Sikhism, (1469-1538). At Sultanpur, he received a vision to preach the way to enlightenment and God. He taught a strict monotheism, society of humanity. He rejected idol worship, and the oppressive Hindu concept of caste. Only according to the Guruji’s directions In 1801, Maharaja Ranjit Singh founded the Sikh state of Punjab in Northern India. According to a historian Vincent Smith, "The Punjab State was neither a traditional Indian territorial State and monarchy, nor merely a dictatorship of one community over another. 

The name of the religion means learner. It is often mispronounced 'seek' It should be pronounced 'se-ikh', with the final 'kh' sound like the 'kh' in Mikhail Gorbachev. He is responsible for the saying “There is only humanity and Spirituality. There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim or any other religion" which has since become one of the pillars of Sikhism. He taught a strict monotheism, society of humanity. He rejected idol worship, and the Hindu concept of caste. Guru Nanak and Panth (his followers) later built the first Sikh temple at Katarpur. There are nine Gurus followed by Guru Nanak. They are Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji ,Sri Guru Ramdas Ji ,Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji ,Sri Guru Har Gobind Ji ,
Sri Guru Har Rai Ji ,Sri Guru HarKrishan Ji ,Sri Guru Teg Bhadur Ji and
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji .
A succession of nine Gurus (regarded as reincarnations of Guru Nanak) led the movement during the period from Guru Nanak's death until 1708. At that time, the functions of the Guru passed to the Panth and to the holy text, considered the 11th Guru. 
Mogul emperors ruled a large area of South Asia from the 16th century until the end of the 18th century. They attempted to convert the Sikhs to Islam, but were unsuccessful. It has been said of one of the Sikh Gurus (considered by many Sikhs to have been the last guru) that "Had there been no Guru Gobind Singh, the entire country would have gotten circumcised" i.e. been converted to Islam. He fixed some rules for the Sikhs. Every female should cover the head with a cloth called “Duppatta”. Every Sikh male should have 5Ks with him. They are Kesh (long hair and beard), Komb (to keep the hair clean), Katag (a ring made of gold copper or steel worn in the wrist).Kripan (a knife to be used as a life saving weapon), Katcha (dhothy worn to cover from hip to thigh and tied in a tight position). Above all these 5 Ks, they should have the 6th K, which is kindness. There are only three things to be followed compulsorily by every Sikh. They are Service (Seva), Sincerity and kindness. The teachings of Guru Nanak are very high in Spirituality. 
Guru Nanak was a reformer. He attacked the vicious tentacles of corruptions in society. He strongly protested against formalism and ritualism. He carried the message of peace and of love to everybody. He was very liberal in his views. He did not observe the rules of caste. He tried his level best to remove the superstitions of the people. He preached purity, justice, goodness and the love of God. He introduced the singing in praise of God, along with music, as a means of linking the soul of man with God. 

Guru Nanak had great reverence for women. He allowed them to join all religious gatherings and conferences and to sing the praises of God. He gave them their full share in religious functions. 

To him, there are no barriers of race, class, caste, creed or color, which check the progress of any in reaching the goal. He realized the great truth of fellowship of religions. He preached the universal brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God to all people.

Guru Nanak points out that the road to the abode of God is long and arduous. There are no short cuts for rich people. Everyone must undergo the same discipline. All human beings must live according to the will of the Lord without grumbling or murmuring. The best way to find God is to make His will your own. Be in tune with the Infinite. The first stage in making the divine will one’s own is attained through prayer for divine grace or favor. Guru Nanak attaches very great importance to prayer. He says that man without divine favor can achieve nothing. He says: "Approach God with perfect humility. Throw yourself on His mercy. Give up pride, show and egoism. Beg for His kindness and favor. Do not think of your own merits, abilities, faculties and capacities. Be prepared to die in the pursuit of His love and union with Him".

The beautiful composition of mystic poems uttered by Nanak is contained in Japji. Every Sikh sings it at daybreak. In Japji, Guru Nanak has given a vivid description of the stages through which man must pass in order to reach the final resting place or abode of eternal bliss. There are five stages or Khandas. The first is called Dharm Khand or "The Realm of Duty". Everyone must tread the path of righteousness. Everyone will be judged according to his actions.

The next stage is Gyan Khand or "The Realm of Knowledge" where the spirit of divine knowledge reigns. The aspirant does his duty with intense faith and sincerity. He has the knowledge now, that only by doing his duty in a perfect manner, he can reach the abode of bliss or the goal of life.

The third stage is Sharam Khand. This is "The Realm of Ecstasy". There is the spiritual rapture here. There is beauty. The Dharma has become a part of one’s own nature. It has become an ingrained habit. It is no more a mere matter of duty or knowledge.

The fourth stage is Karam Khand or "The Realm of Power". The God of power rules over this realm. The aspirant acquires power. He becomes a mighty hero. He becomes invincible. The fear of death vanishes.

The fifth or the final stage is Sach Khand or "The Realm of Truth". The formless One reigns here. Here the aspirant becomes one with God. He has attained Godhead. He has transmuted himself into Divinity. He has attained the goal of his life. He has found out his permanent resting place. Now ends the arduous journey of the soul.
The teachings of GuruNanak are summarized as follows. Love every faith: 
Put away thy pride. Remember the essence of religion. Do not do and encourage the fauge things of selfish people. It will not lead you in the path of spirituality and godliness. However, a life of goodness and pure spirituality you can attain all the things you need. You will have a permanent place in this earth and very good place in the heaven after your demise.
I thank the Almighty God and Swamiji Sri Siddhar for giving me a chance to share my ideas on spirituality. In the next issue, we will meet with some more thoughts on Spirituality. I pray the Almighty to shower its blessings on all of us to have a very good spiritual life. By these blessings, as according to our Swamiji’s words we can lead a comfortable living.

OM Shanthi Om Shanthi Om Shanthi.

Siddhar Selvam

Disciples Discretions of Adhi Shankara

There were several notable disciples to Adhi Shankara. They have left their “Path” to this world, which is showing the light of torch for the welfare of the human beings. We are now going to find the light of their torch in the forms of words.

No 1:

         This world is a mirage with false appearance. The omnipresence is the Real Nature, and truth. Don’t be with the egoistic thinking that the money, possession, wealth and relatives will be permanent and ever be yours. The mighty time will wipeout these things within seconds of a minute.

No 2:

         While the seasons are changing the worldly life comes to an end. Time is playing as day and night, morning and evening; winter and summer. When the life comes to an end the air named “soul” leaves the physique; but the air called “desire” don’t leave even then.

No 3:

         Atleast here after join and have relationship with pious people. When a person gets old age, disease like paralysis may attack him. Who would support that person when he looses his balance and falls down! Either that fellow’s wealth comes to help him at that stage? Even with the credibility as wife, does she could? One should go further and reach the Bank of birthlessness and deathlessness. 

No 4:

         When a person gets old age he looses all his teeth. That person’s head becomes bold. His physical streangth passes away. His physique becomes like a piece of “wood”. In that stage he supports his body weight through a hand–stick. The head will be with grey hair for a few. Without the balance of body they do walk. Even then that person never detaches from his desire and attraction of worldly things.

                                                                                                                                      -Sri.Thodakachariya. 

No 5:

         A fellow saint grows his hair like threads as if that of a rope. Another one removes the hair completely. One more saint wears the dress of the saint hood. A peculiar saint shaves half of his head. These are fearful appearances. None of these saints have received the vision of God. They are blind even though they have the eyes. They pretend as “saints”; but they are also in need to feed their stomach.

                                                                                                                        - Sri Padmapathaacharya

No 6: 

         When the sunsets and night comes. One saint, not tolerating the chillness. He closes his jaws and folds his knee’s joints. When the sun arises that saint performs ‘Homa’ with fire. During the midnoon the sun light scorches his back side of the shoulder. Then he begs for his food by raising his hands. He uses to sleep under the shadow of the tree. Even that Person has not thrown away the rope of passion named Desire and attraction.

-Sri.Hasthamalakaacharya

No 7:

          One may take bath at the adjunction of Ganges and Jamuna. Another may take bath in the Holy River “Ganges”. One may visit holy places through out the country. Another one may practice several penances. Some another may donate money for the sake of poor. Even that person if he had not matured with enlightenment, he could not attain “Wisdom”. That person, as per all religious norms even if he takes hundreds of births, he could not attain wisdom.

- Sri.Subothacharya.

No 8:

          Which is the thing that made for one’s comfort? For one, who had strong renunciation and has no languish for worldly pleasures. That kind of person resides under the shadows of trees and sleeps on plain floor.  That person wears the skin of “Deer” for his waist. That person gets benefit for next world or bliss for no rebirth.

- Sri.Sureshvarachariya.

No 9:

         Any person who has no contacts with others as well with his relatives – A person who renounces worldly pleasures even then enjoys limited worldly happiness. A person who indulges in meditative practices- that person, if whole mindedly concentrated with the Almighty at any circumstances – That person enjoys the ever lasting divinely – pleasure in the three phases of times (past, present and future). That person gets freedom from punishment of life and death.

No 10:

           When birth occurs death comes. When death occurs birth comes, Again and Again one have to suffer in the womb of a mother. Again the mother’s abdomen is the cradle or birth bed. This cycle has no end oh Lord! You are the saviour from this criteria. With kindness and mercy, save from the ocean of Birth.

No 11:

           A person may behave like a mad man, the same person will cajole, like a child. That person may ‘Wear’- worn out clothes found in the street. His activities can’t be explained as pure or unpure; bad or good sin or good deed. It would look like an exceptional law. To those kinds of saints, one should give respect and obey him.

                                                                                                                                       Sri Nithyanandhacharya

No 12:

            When a person dreams something about, joyful or sorrowful happenings, it occurs. When the whole human life transists or takes one form in to another form. Truly this world has no substance. Everything comes and goes in imagination; like that this life is in a dream state.

                        Ask yourself “Where from I came? 

                        Who is the mother in this birth? 

                       Who is the father before this birth? 

                       Who is the third person or enemy?

                        Leave this world on the title of creator’s burden one and all are bound to obey the Almighty or Nature’s formation.

- SriYoganandhacharya                                                                                                                               

Commander selvam siddhar

Sportspage.
In this issue we will discuss about an intresting game. That is Cricket.Cricket is a bat-and-ball team sport that originated in England and is now played in more than 100 countries. A cricket match is contested by two teams, usually of eleven players each. A cricket match is played on a grass field in the centre of which is a flat strip of ground 22 yards (20 m) long called a cricket pitch. A wicket, usually made of wood, is placed at each end of the pitch and used as a target.
The bowler, a player from the fielding team, bowls a hard leather, fist-sized, 5.5 ounces (160 g) cricket ball from the vicinity of one wicket towards the other, which is guarded by the batsman, a player from the opposing team. The ball usually bounces once before reaching the batsman. In defence of his wicket, the batsman plays the ball with a wooden cricket bat. Meanwhile, the other members of the bowler's team stand in various positions around the field as fielders, players who retrieve the ball in an effort to stop the batsman scoring runs, and if possible to get him or her out. The batsman , if he or she does not get out , may run between the wickets, exchanging ends with a second batsman (the "non-striker"), who has been stationed at the other end of the pitch. Each completed exchange of ends scores one run. Runs are also scored if the batsman hits the ball to the boundary of the playing area. The match is won by the team that scores more runs.
Cricket is essentially an outdoor sport, certainly at major level, and some games are played under floodlights. It cannot be played in poor weather due to the risk of accidents and so it is a seasonal sport. For example, it is played during the summer months in Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, while in the West Indies, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh it is played mostly during the winter months to escape the hurricane and monsoon seasons.
Governance rests primarily with the International Cricket Council (ICC), based in Dubai, which organises the sport worldwide via the domestic controlling bodies of the member countries. The ICC administers both men's and women's cricket, both versions being played at international level. Although men cannot play women's cricket, the rules do not disqualify women from playing in a men's team.The rules are in the form of a code known as The Laws of Cricket  and these are maintained by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), based in London, in consultation with the ICC and the domestic boards of control.
Team structure
A team consists of eleven players. Depending on his or her primary skills, a player may be classified as a specialist batsman or bowler. A well-balanced team usually has five or six specialist batsmen and four or five specialist bowlers. Teams nearly always include a specialist wicket-keeper because of the importance of this fielding position. Each team is headed by a captain who is responsible for making tactical decisions such as determining the batting order, the placement of fielders and the rotation of bowlers.
A player who excels in both batting and bowling is known as an all-rounder. One who excels as a batsman and wicket-keeper is known as a "wicket-keeper/batsman", sometimes regarded as a type of all-rounder. True all-rounders are rare as most players focus on either batting or bowling skills.There are various types of playing thegame. The most popular are Test Cricket,Oneday match andTwenty twentymatches. Let me explain briefly about all these.
Test cricket
Test cricket is the highest standard of first-class cricket. A Test match is an international fixture between teams representing those countries that are Full Members of the ICC. The men wearing black trousers on the far right are the umpires. Teams in Test cricket, first-class cricket and club cricket wear traditional white uniforms and use red cricket balls, while professional limited overs teams usually wear multi-coloured uniforms and use white balls.
Although the term "Test match" was not coined until much later, Test cricket is deemed to have begun with two matches between Australia and England in the 1876-77 Australian season. Subsequently, eight other national teams have achieved Test status: South Africa (1889), West Indies (1928), New Zealand (1929), India (1932), Pakistan (1952), Sri Lanka (1982), Zimbabwe (1992) and Bangladesh (2000).
Welsh players are eligible to play for England, which is in effect an England and Wales team. The West Indies team comprises players from numerous states in the Caribbean, most notably Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, the Leeward Islands and the Windward Islands. Test matches between two teams are usually played in a group of matches called a "series". Matches generally last up to five days and a series normally consists of three to five matches. Test matches that are not finished within the allotted time are drawn.
Since 1882, most Test series between England and Australia have been played for a trophy known as The Ashes. Some other series have individual trophies too: for example, the Wisden Trophy is contested by England and West Indies; the Frank Worrell Trophy by Australia and West Indies.
Limited overs
Limited overs cricket is sometimes called "one day cricket" because each match is scheduled for completion in a single day. In practice, matches sometimes continue on a second day if they have been interrupted or postponed by bad weather. The main objective of a limited overs match is to produce a definite result and so a conventional draw is not possible, but matches can be undecided if the scores are tied or if bad weather prevents a result. Each team plays one innings only and faces a limited number of overs. Typically, the limit is 40 or 50. In Twenty20 cricket, each team faces 20 overs only.
Standard limited overs cricket was introduced in England in the 1963 season in the form of a knockout cup contested by the first-class county clubs. In 1969, a national league competition was established. The concept was gradually introduced to the other major cricket countries and the first limited overs international was played in 1971. In 1975, the first Cricket World Cup took place in England. Limited overs cricket has seen various innovations including the use of multi-coloured kit and floodlit matches using a white ball.
Twenty20 is a new variant of limited overs itself with the purpose being to complete the match within about three hours, usually in an evening session. The original idea, when the concept was introduced in England in 2003, was to provide workers with an evening entertainment. It has been commercially successful and has been adopted internationally. The inaugural Twenty20 World Championship was held in 2007.
In the next issue,we will see about a differentgame.

Dr commander selvam siddhar

“BUDDHA”

Saint Buddha tells that the sufferings of the man kind lies only with the desires. If he actually wins his desire and understands him self, the great fullness of wisdom he could reach. His teachings were accepted by three fourth of the people of the world. But, in his mother country, India there are no much masks of books to his importance, this message notes are prospered to fulfill that need to know about him. This message should reach all over and the people should get the usefullenus of this message.

 The opinions of many scholars on“Buddha”.

1) As a man born with very brilliant and pure heart. Till to this day I have found no bray upon this world. His services to the humanity are very great and that there is no comparison to him. He lined as a saint with wisdom of action.  Swami Vivekananda

2) Saint Buddha is not only the light for Asia but also the light for the world crores of people have obtained the usefulness through him .Ramakrishna mutt Chennai.

3) Buddhism dove to the consciousness of world and his silent approach for justice with the base of non-divulgence, there could be no comparison at all. That has touched my heart very much – Rabindra nath tagoore.

4) The path showed by “Buddha” will ham to be followed fight genus the destruction of human society – Jawaherlal Nehru

5) Saint Buddha born as a man and established a religion where there is no egoism built with a complex of superiority and individualism.Humanity and love was the principles. He did it with his own accord and raised himself the questions about life and observed the result to of himself and served to the humanity –Osho –

6) No cast and community were his realigion. He stressed the need of untouchahlity and followed the way of nonviolent process and established as doctrines to be followed by the mankind – Mahatma Gandhi and Dr.Ambethkar.

                    Buddha showed the path for prosperity of the world

                    About 2500 years back. Buddha born as a son in a Royal family of king Suddhothana. The queen Maya Devi was his mother. His real name was “Siddhartha”. The meaning explains to be the achiever of the thought he wished.

                    When a saint saw the child told that the child would be the saviour of the world. He stated that if the children happen to see the aged or the sick person or the dead body, the moment at which he would reject the earthly life.  After hearing the opinion of the saint, the king arranged a garden in which all kinds of happiness could be prevailed. He brought up the child and prevented his moments with external world. In early youth hood, the marriage was also conducted.
                     
                    But Siddhartha’s eyes were eager to know the world and the society. He went out side the garden and palace. He was actually wondering to look at the beauty of the city. But, he had to see the three events of old age, sickness and death. 

                   He came to know that no one could escape from old age, sickness and death because they were facts. His thoughts stimulated with the feelings of curiocity.

                   At his age of twenty nine, he departed from the palace and arrived the city called ‘Gaya’. He made severe penance for six years. The enlightens of facts were his possession. At his age of thirty-five, he had the fullness of wisdom, siddharth then became “Buddha”. For forty-five years, he walked allover and visited several places and explained his views and principles.

                His doctrines were for good people and the bad, for the rich and poor, for the educated and uneducated. He showed no partiality as men and women. He served for the uplift of humanity. With the view to spread the principles through out the world, he established an. association of saints. At his age of eighty, on one full moon day of vaishaka, at the place called ‘Kusinara’ he attained the immortality.  This is called “Mahabari Nirvana”.  His birth and the day of wisdom also took place in the full moon day of vaishaka (MAY-JUN)

               This vaisaka full moon day, granted the purity thrice to saint Buddha.

               His personality was just like that of the and his physique was also compact, his walking was just that of the male elephant, dark and dense hair, black with bluisheyes,beautiful mouth with pearl like teeth, charming face and with sweet voice. He ruled the hearts of people, kings and saints. He had the power in physique and the confidence in his heart and the purity and strait for wardens in action. Based either on epics or morels of the ancestors, he followed nothing; he did it with the references of what the matters observed and noticed by eyes. His teachings were based on sensitiveness of reality. Human beings’ sixth sense should play the role of acceptance. Sri Vivekananda has also pointed out his vien about Buddha as below that way. 

“He was the first who dared to say as believe not because old manuscripts are produced, not because it is your national belief, because you have been
made to beliefs from your childhood, but reason it, all out and after you have analysed it, then if you find that, it will do good to one and all,believe it, live up to it and keep others to live up to it.

                     
                     
  

commander selvam

Legs with Boots

                    One who does not bow his head before the foe is called “Valliant person”. ‘Hyder Ali’ is of this principle and proved as a Brave King. He ruled the state of Mysore in India. The British men who came to India as traders desired to capture the entire country. The unity among the Indian Kings were spoiled by them. They began to catch one after another state of the country.

                  But “Hyder Ali’ did not fear for their guns and rifles. Hyder Ali showed much importance to the patriotism. The soil in which he born was worshipped by him. He did not want to loose the state. There was a big war between British army and Mysore Army. (Hyeder Ali). The war was going on at a place called as Sri Rangapatna; several thousands of warriors from both sides lost their lives. 

                   In front of the mighty regiment of British, Hyder Ali’s soldiers, horses and Elephants could not manage the attack. Hyder Ali could not win the battle. He was captured by the soldiers of British. He was brought before the commander of British Army. Hyder Ali stood before him with all his braveness. The commander expected him to bow his head and surrender.  Hyder Ali stood as a brave tiger. The commander ordered him to salute him. But Hyder Ali replied that the respect is not the think to demand and possess. He further explained that his head will bow before God only and never lower down to man kind. The British commander challenged him and told “You will bow your hand before me”.

                  Next day the commander raised a wall in between his chamber and Hyder Ali’s cell in which he was locked and kept as captive. The commander ordered the soldiers to make a hole in the wall. It was arranged to a height of a short Boy. The commander ordered Hyder Ali to come and meet him.

                  <a href=http://www.sriselvamsiddhar.org/aboutus.htm> Swamiji sri selvam siddhar </a> The commander thought that Hyder Ali should bend and low down his head in the hole and reach him. So that Hyder would bow his head and reach him. Hyder Ali came to know the plan of commander easily. Hyder Ali lay down his body near the hole and projected his legs with Boots and managed to get through the hole with his balancing of both hands which carried the body easily and helped to stand as a Brave man in front of commander.

                 The smart actions and the way in which he disrespected the officer through the legs with boots inspite of his head made the scene as a climax.  

    

Swamiji sri selvam siddhar

OM NAMASHIVAYA!
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA!!

PEACE LOVE JOY

This is dedicated to  His Holiness Sri Selvam Siddhar 
and Hindu Temple of Georgia & Family.

We Salute to all Saints, Gurujis, Teachers, Maharshis,
Sages and God/Self realised persons of this world
without whom's Teachings and Guidance our life seems
to have no meaning.

My respect to all Divine religions of this world which
spread God's message, unconditional love, peace and 
make this world a place of
 Joy(Paradise).

WHO AM I to write something on Peace, Love and Joy
which all miraculous creatures of the UNIVERSAL MIND
or GOD or NATURE or whichever
name you like to call. 

This is not to find fault with GOD's Divine Creatures.
We wonder seeing,feeling, perceiving and imagining
this MIRACULOUS UNIVERSE and
surrender fully to HIM. As I am transformed from 
non-believer to a man of fully devoted to God service
for the rest of life and having
some understanding of life because of the so many
Guru's divine spiritual words(read/heared) and by the
Grace of GOD experiencing some real peace,
having unconditional love to all creatures without
judgement and Joy(bliss or happiness) going in on
meditation for sometime and after getting an
opportunity
to write by the grace of God through Sri Selvam
siddhar I started writing. If you feel that you have
already achieved peace, love and joy
like the many realised persons of this world you
better stop here and BE AS YOU ARE.

Everybody or every creature of this miraculous God's
creation is Unique and Divine. This Universe, nOt even
single atom, exists withot HIM.

This is only the message of those saints and sages of
the past and present as understood by me. This is not
with the desire to change the world but
to give sometime to change ourselves. If you have some
time to GOD also you will have  peace, love and joy.
Read divine scriptures like The Holy Geeta,The 
Upanishads, the teachings of Self-Realised
souls(Paramahansa Yogananda, Swami Sivananda, Sri
Aurobindo and so on), The Holy Bible, The Quran and
Buddha's teaching or whichever
you like to understand God and Life and where we are
in this Universe or who Am I. So the credit of this
writing is not mine. The Body, Mind and Intelligence
of VishnuShivapriyan is fully surrendered to That
Super Power which has created this Universe.

God is Love. So it is with love this VishnuShivapriyan
writes . Sharing whatever you have will multiply this
UNIVERSAL law.The UNIVERSAL CONSCIOSNESS has
created everything with a purpose. VishnuShivapriyan
purpose now in life, by the grace god, is to spread
peace, unconditional love and divine Joy.
Because of our ignorance we make paradise mother earth
a hell to live.
Ethanai Kodi Inbam thanthai Iraiva only comes to my
mind. 
As you sow so you reap. If you want peace, love and
joy in this world, sow and show whatever peace love
and joy you have in all possible ways.
For every action there is equal and opposite reaction.
Keeping this law in mind you decide your action in
this world.

For a ignorant mind God is No where. For an
intelligent mind God is Nowhere. God is everywhere and
in everything, all powerfull, without beginning and
end,
changeless in everchanging Universe, spread in all
directions endlessly, within and without and HE is
smaller than an atom and bigger than your imagined
world 
and Universe. 
Though VishnuShivapriyan read a lot of spiritual books
for more than 15years, VishnuShivapriyan started
meditating practically with the Mantra 
"OM MAMASHIVAYA " as advised by Siddhar Sri
Dharmalingam Swamigal present avtar of Siddhar Sri
Kagapujandar for some days and later included Divine
Mantra
" OM NAMO NARAYANAYA" with that. Everything happens
according to God's plan. He is Director of this Cosmic
worldly drama and we are only actors and spectators.
Within some days VishnuShivapriyan left 25 years of
cigarete smoking habit withot any urge to smoke again.
Now VishnuShivapriyan feels accepting life as given 
by God and this life itself a great wealth to relish
not to mourn. VishnuShivapriyan now feel more
peaceful. VishnuShivapriyan now able to have
unconditional
love with everybody without jealousy and judgement. My
life changed from the usual materialistic life of this
world to joyful spritual  dedicated to
God's service life. VishnuShivapriyan got the
opportunity to write as  wished. VishnuShivapriyan
gives below one poem written some time back in a
different
mode of life.
       ONLY GOD KNOWS

 I wonder why we forget the Father of the
 Universe;
 I wonder why we forget the Owner of the
 Universe;
 I wonder why we compete with one another
 for material things;
 I wonder why we forget the real Owner,the
 LORD;
 I wonder why we are searching happiness
 everywhere
 And in everything except God who is inside
 us too;
 I wonder why we are ignorant of miraculous
 Creation of GOD;
 I wonder why our desire is endless except
 God's desire;
 I wonder why we are not happy with what we
 have;
 I wonder when unconditional Love to the
 world going to spread;
 I wonder now Who is going to spread God's
 message to the world;
 I wonder who knows the Answer;ONLY GOD
 KNOWS!!!.

If you find something intersting in this will
continue...

MAY LOVE PEACE AND JOY PREVAIL EVERYWHERE. GOD BLESS
US.

 VishnuShivapriyan

Dr commander selvam siddhar

Maha Mantras, an Introduction by Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
A mahamantra is a sound, syllable, word, or group of words that is considered capable of "creating transformation”. Its use and type varies according to the school and philosophy associated with the mantra. Mahamantras originated in the Vedic tradition of India, later becoming an essential part of the Hindu tradition and a customary practice within Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. The use of mahamantras is now widespread throughout various spiritual movements which are based on or off-shoots of, the practices in the earlier Eastern traditions and religions.The Aum syllable is considered a mahamantra in its own right in Vedanta mysticism.
In the context of the Vedas, the term mahamantra refers to the entire portion which contains the texts called Rig, Yaju, Sama and/or Atharvana, that is, the metrical part as opposed to the prose Brahmana commentary. With the transition from ritualistic Vedic traditions to mystical and egalitarian Hindu schools of Yoga, Vedanta, Thantra and Bhakti, the orthodox attitude of the elite nature of mantra knowledge gave way to spiritual interpretations of mantras as a translation of the human will or desire into a form of action.
For the authors of the Hindu scriptures of the Upanishads, the syllable Aum, itself constituting a mantra, represents Brahman, the godhead, as well as the whole of creation. These sounds are manifestations of ultimate reality, in the sense of sound symbolism postulating that the vocal sounds of the mantra have inherent meaning independent of the understanding of the person uttering them.
Nevertheless, such understanding of what a mahamantra may symbolize or how it may function differs throughout the various traditions and also depends on the context in which it is written or sounded. In some instances there are multiple layers of symbolism associated with each sound, many of which are specific to particular schools of thought. For an example of such see the syllable: Aum which is central to both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. However, written mantra-repetition in Hindu practices, with Sanskrit in any number of scripts, is well-known to many sects in India as well.Mahamantras, the Sanskrit syllables inscribed on yantras, are essentially 'thought forms' representing divinities or cosmic powers, which exert their influence by means of sound-vibrations. The Sanskrit word mahamantra consists of the root man- "to think" (also in manas "mind") and the suffix -tra, designating tools or instruments, hence a literal translation would be "instrument of thought.” The Sanskrit grammar defines mantra as “mananaththrayateithimantraha,” which means if anyone thinks of the mantra, it saves the person.
Manthras are inherently "true" (aša), and the proper recitation of them brings about (realizes) what is inherently true in them. It may then be said that mantras are both an expression of being and "right working" and the recitation of them is crucial to the maintenance of order and being.
The most basic mahamantra is Aum, which in Hinduism is known as the "pranava mantra," the source of all mahamantras. The Hindu philosophy behind this is the idea of nama-rupa (name-form), which supposes that all things, ideas or entities in existence, within the phenomenological cosmos, have name and form of some sort. The most basic name and form is the primordial vibration of Aum, as it is the first manifested nama-rupa of Brahman, the unmanifest reality/unreality. Essentially, before existence and beyond existence is only One reality, Brahma, and the first manifestation of Brahma in existence is Aum. For this reason, Aum is considered to be the most fundamental and powerful mahamantra, and thus is prefixed and suffixed to all Hindu prayers. While some mantras may invoke individual Gods or principles, the most fundamental mantras, like 'Aum,' the 'Shanti Mantra,' the 'Gayatri Mantra' and others all ultimately focus on the One reality.
In the Hindu Thantra the universe is sound. The supreme (para) brings forth existence through the Word (Shabda). Creation consists of vibrations at various frequencies and amplitudes giving rise to the phenomena of the world. The purest vibrations are the var.na, the imperishable letters which are revealed to us, imperfectly as the audible sounds and visible forms.

Varnas are the atoms of sound. A complex symbolic association was built up between letters and the elements, gods, signs of the zodiac, parts of the body – letters became rich in these associations. For example in the Aitrareya-aranya-Upanishad we find that the mute consonants represent the earth, the sibilants the sky, the vowels heaven. The mute consonants represent fire, the sibilants air and the vowels the sun. The mute consonants represent the eye, the sibilants the ear, the vowels the mind. In effect, each letter became a mahamantra and the language of the Vedas, Sanskrit, corresponds profoundly to the nature of things. Thus the Vedas come to represent reality itself. The seed syllable Aum represents the underlying unity of reality, which is Brahman.
There are several forms of Mahamantra as follows:
Bhajan: spiritual songs.
Kirtan: repetition of God's name in songs.
 Prayer: a way of communing with God.
Guru mahamantra: the first initiation (Diksha) given by the master to the disciple.
Bijamahamantra: a bijamahamantra represents the essence of a mahamantra (e.g. Om).
The chanting of Mahamantra is called as Mahamantra Japa.Mahamantrajapa was a concept of the Vedic sages that incorporates mahamantras as one of the main forms of puja, or worship, whose ultimate end is seen as moksha/liberation. Essentially, mahamantrajapa means repetition of mahamantraand it has become an established practice of all Hindu streams, from the various Yoga to Thantra. It involves repetition of a mantra over and over again, usually in cycles of auspicious numbers (in multiples of three), the most popular being 108. For this reason, Hindu malas (bead necklaces) developed, containing 108 beads and a head bead (sometimes referred to as the 'meru', or 'guru' bead). The devotee performing japa using his/her fingers counts each bead as he/she repeats the chosen mahamantra. Having reached 108 repetitions, if he/she wishes to continue another cycle of mahamantras, the devotee must turn the mala around without crossing the head bead and repeat.To attain single-pointedness of mind, repetition of mahamantra's can be done in the following ways:
Mahamantra Yoga (chanting), Japa Yoga: VaikhariJapa (speaking), UpamsuJapa (whispering or humming)
ManasikaJapa (mental repetition), and LikhitaJapa (writing).

It is said that through japa the devotee attains one-pointedness, or extreme focus, on the chosen deity or principal idea of the mahamantra. The vibrations and sounds of the mahamantra are considered extremely important, and thus reverberations of the sound are supposed to awaken the Kundalini or spiritual life force and even stimulate chakras according to many Hindu schools of thought. Any shloka from holy Hindu texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutra, even the Mahabharata, Ramayana, Durgasaptashati or Chandi are considered powerful enough to be repeated to great effect, and have therefore the status of mahamantra.The use of Mahamantras is described in various texts which constitute Mantra Shastra (shastra, sastra: law-book, rule or treatise).Some of the major books which are used as reference for MahamantraShastra areParasuramaKalpa Sutra, SharadaTilakam, Lakshmi Thantra,  and Prapanchasara.
It is very hard to select the mantra by an individual. One mantra, which is considered as the best one for one person may not be so useful for the other one. So, before selecting a mantra, the horoscope is to be checked by a Guru, who is well versed in Atharva Veda and Atharva Vedic Astrology. Only after analyzing the planetary positions of an individual the mantra and the methods of chanting the mantra are to be decided. Contact 1-888-808-1418 to get all kinds of clarifications to begin a Mahamantra Japa and have the best in your life by the blessings of Atharva Veda Yaksha/Yakshini Devathas.

Siddhar Selvam

Karma  & Vedic Astrology


Karma is the law of moral causation. The theory of Karma is a fundamental doctrine in Buddhism. This belief was prevalent in India before the advent of the Buddha. Nevertheless, it was the Buddha who explained and formulated this doctrine in the complete form in which we have it today. What is the cause of the inequality that exists among mankind? Why should one person be brought up in the lap of luxury, endowed with fine mental, moral and physical qualities, and another in absolute poverty, steeped in misery? Why should one person be a mental prodigy, and another an idiot? Why should one person be born with saintly characteristics and another with criminal tendencies? Why should some be linguistic, artistic, mathematically inclined, or musical from the very cradle? Why should others be congenitally blind, deaf, or deformed? Why should some be blessed, and others cursed from their births? Either this inequality of mankind has a cause, or it is purely accidental. 

No sensible person would think of attributing this unevenness, this inequality, and this diversity to blind chance or pure accident. In this world nothing happens to a person that he does not for some reason or other deserve. Usually, men of ordinary intellect cannot comprehend the actual reason or reasons. The definite invisible cause or causes of the visible effect is not necessarily confined to the present life, they may be traced to a proximate or remote past birth. According to Buddhism, this inequality is due not only to heredity, environment, “nature and nurture”, but also to Karma. In other words, it is the result of our own past actions and our own present doings. We ourselves are responsible for our own happiness and misery. We create our own Heaven. We create our own Hell. We are the architects of our own fate.

Perplexed by the seemingly inexplicable, apparent disparity that existed among humanity, a young truth-seeker approached the Buddha and questioned him regarding this intricate problem of inequality:

“What is the cause, what is the reason, O Lord,” questioned he, “that we find amongst mankind the short-lived and long-lived, the healthy and the diseased, the ugly and beautiful, those lacking influence and the powerful, the poor and the rich, the low-born and the high-born, and the ignorant and the wise?”

The Buddha’s reply was:

“All living beings have actions (Karma) as their own, their inheritance, their congenital cause, their kinsman, their refuge. It is Karma that differentiates beings into low and high states.” He then explained the cause of such differences in accordance with the law of cause and effect.

Certainly we are born with hereditary characteristics. At the same time we possess certain innate abilities that science cannot adequately account for. To our parents we are indebted for the gross sperm and ovum that form the nucleus of this so-called being. They remain dormant within each parent until this potential germinal compound is vitalised by the karmic energy needed for the production of the foetus. Karma is therefore the indispensable conceptive cause of this being. The accumulated karmic tendencies, inherited in the course of previous lives, at times play a far greater role than the hereditary parental cells and genes in the formation of both physical and mental characteristics. 

The Buddha, for instance, inherited, like every other person, the reproductive cells and genes from his parents. But physically, morally and intellectually there was none comparable to him in his long line of Royal ancestors. In the Buddha’s own words, he belonged not to the Royal lineage, but to that of the Aryan Buddhas. He was certainly a superman, an extraordinary creation of his own Karma. According to the Lakkhana Sutta of Digha Nikaya, the Buddha inherited exceptional features, such as the 32 major marks, as the result of his past meritorious deeds. The ethical reason for acquiring each physical feature is clearly explained in the Sutta. It is obvious from this unique case that karmic tendencies could not only influence our physical organism, but also nullify the potentiality of the parental cells and genes – hence the significance of the Buddha’s enigmatic statement, – “We are the heirs of our own actions.” Dealing with this problem of variation, the Atthasalini, being a commentary on the Abhidharma, states:
“Depending on this difference in Karma appears the differences in the birth of beings, high and low, base and exalted, happy and miserable. Depending on the difference in 

Karma appears the difference in the individual features of beings as beautiful and ugly, high-born or low born, well-built or deformed. Depending on the difference in Karma appears the difference in worldly conditions of beings, such as gain and loss, and disgrace, blame and praise, happiness and misery.” Thus, from a Buddhist point of view, our present mental, moral intellectual and temperamental differences are, for the most part, due to our own actions and tendencies, both past and present. Although Buddhism attributes this variation to Karma, as being the chief cause among a variety, it does not, however, assert that everything is due to Karma. The law of Karma, important as it is, is only one of the twenty-four conditions described in Buddhist Philosophy. Refuting the erroneous view that “whatsoever fortune or misfortune experienced is all due to some previous action”, the Buddha said: ”So, then, according to this view, owing to previous action men will become murderers, thieves, unchaste, liars, slanderers, covetous, malicious and perverts. Thus, for those who fall back on the former deeds as the essential reason, there is neither the desire to do, nor effort to do, nor necessity to do this deed, or abstain from this deed.” It was this important text, which states the belief that all physical circumstances and mental attitudes spring solely from past Karma that Buddha contradicted. If the present life is totally conditioned or wholly controlled by our past actions, then certainly Karma is tantamount to fatalism or determinism or predestination. 


If this were true, free will would be an absurdity. Life would be purely mechanistic, not much different from a machine. Being created by an Almighty God who controls our destinies and predetermines our future, or being produced by an irresistible Karma that completely determines our fate and controls our life’s course, independent of any free action on our part, is essentially the same. The only difference lies in the two words God and Karma. One could easily be substituted for the other, because the ultimate operation of both forces would be identical.
Such a fatalistic doctrine is not the Buddhist law of Karma. According to Buddhism, there are five orders or processes (niyama) which operate in the physical and mental realms.

They are:

Utu Niyama

physical inorganic order, e.g. seasonal phenomena of winds and rains. The unerring order of seasons, characteristic seasonal changes and events, causes of winds and rains, nature of heat, etc., all belong to this group.


Bija Niyama

order of germs and seeds (physical organic order), e.g. rice produced from rice-seed, sugary taste from sugar-cane or honey, peculiar characteristics of certain fruits, etc. The scientific theory of cells and genes and the physical similarity of twins may be ascribed to this order.


Karma Niyama


order of act and result, e.g., desirable and undesirable acts produce corresponding good and bad results. As surely as water seeks its own level so does Karma, given opportunity, produce its inevitable result, not in the form of a reward or punishment but as an innate sequence. This sequence of deed and effect is as natural and necessary as the way of the sun and the moon.


Dhamma Niyama

order of the norm, e.g., the natural phenomena occurring at the advent of a Bodhisattva in his last birth. Gravitation and other similar laws of nature. The natural reason for being good and so forth, may be included in this group


Citta Niyama

order or mind or psychic law, e.g., processes of consciousness, arising and perishing of consciousness, constituents of consciousness, power of mind, etc., including telepathy, telaesthesia, retro-cognition, premonition, clairvoyance, clairaudience, thought-reading and such other psychic phenomena which are inexplicable to modern science. Every mental or physical phenomenon could be explained by these all-embracing five orders or processes which are laws in themselves. Karma as such is only one of these five orders. Like all other natural laws they demand no lawgiver.

Of these five, the physical inorganic order and the order of the norm are more or less mechanistic, though they can be controlled to some extent by human ingenuity and the power of mind. For example, fire normally burns, and extreme cold freezes, but man has walked scathe less over fire and meditated naked on Himalayan snows; horticulturists have worked marvels with flowers and fruits; 

Yogis have performed levitation. Psychic law is equally mechanistic, but Buddhist training aims at control of mind, which is possible by right understanding and skilful volition. Karma law operates quite automatically and, when the Karma is powerful, man cannot interfere with its inexorable result though he may desire to do so; but here also right understanding and skilful volition can accomplish much and mould the future. Good Karma, persisted in, can thwart the reaping of bad Karma, or as some Western scholars prefer to say ‘action influence’, is certainly an intricate law whose working is fully comprehended only by a Buddha. The Buddhist aims at the final destruction of all Karma.

The Pali term Karma literally means action or doing. Any kind of intentional action whether mental, verbal, or physical, is regarded as Karma. It covers all that is included in the phrase “thought, word and deed”. Generally speaking, all good and bad action constitutes Karma. In its ultimate sense Karma means all moral and immoral volition. Involuntary, unintentional or unconscious actions, though technically deeds, do not constitute Karma, because volition, the most important factor in determining Karma, is absent.

The Buddha says:

“I declare, O Bhikkhus, that volition is Karma. Having willed one acts by body, speech, and thought.”

Every volitional action of individuals, save those of Buddhas and Arahants, is called Karma. The exception made in their case is because they are delivered from both good and evil; they have eradicated ignorance and craving, the roots of Karma.”Destroyed are their germinal seeds (Khina bija); selfish desires no longer grow,” states the Ratana Sutta of Sutta nipata. This does not mean that the Buddha and Arahantas are passive. They are tirelessly active in working for the real well being and happiness of all. Their deeds ordinarily accepted as good or moral, lack creative power as regards themselves. Understanding things as they truly are, they have finally shattered their cosmic fetters – the chain of cause and effect.

Karma does not necessarily mean past actions. It embraces both past and present deeds. Hence in one sense, we are the result of what we were; we will be the result of what we are. In another sense, it should be added, we are not totally the result of what we were; we will not absolutely be the result of what we are. The present is no doubt the offspring of the past and is the present of the future, but the present is not always a true index of either the past or the future; so complex is the working of Karma. It is this doctrine of Karma that the mother teaches her child when she says “Be good and you will be happy and we will love you; but if you are bad, you will be unhappy and we will not love you.” In short, Karma is the law of cause and effect in the ethical realm. Karma is action, and Vipaka, fruit or result, is its reaction.

Just as every object is accompanied by a shadow, even so every volitional activity is inevitably accompanied by its due effect. Karma is like potential seed: Vipaka could be likened to the fruit arising from the tree – the effect or result. Anisamsa and Adinaya are the leaves, flowers and so forth that correspond to external differences such as health, sickness and poverty – these are inevitable consequences, which happen at the same time. Strictly speaking, both Karma and Vipaka pertain to the mind. As Karma may be good or bad, so may Vipaka, – the fruit – is good or bad. 

As Karma is mental so Vipaka is mental (of the mind). It is experienced as happiness, bliss, unhappiness or misery, according to the nature of the Karma seed. Anisamsa are the concomitant advantages – material things such as prosperity, health and longevity. When Vipaka’s concomitant material things are disadvantageous, they are known as Adinaya, full of wretchedness, and appear as poverty, ugliness, disease, short life-span and so forth. As we sow, we reap somewhere and sometime, in his life or in a future birth. What we reap today is what we have sown either in the present or in the past.

The Samyutta Nikaya states:

“According to the seed that’s sown,
So is the fruit you reap there from,
Doer of good will gather good,
Doer of evil, evil reaps,
Down is the seed and thou shalt taste
The fruit thereof.”

Karma is a law in itself, which operates in its own field without the intervention of any external, independent ruling agency. Happiness and misery, which are the common lot of humanity, are the inevitable effects of causes. From a Buddhist point of view, they are not rewards and punishments, assigned by a supernatural, omniscient ruling power to a soul that has done good or evil. Theists, who attempt to explain everything in this and temporal life and in the eternal future life, ignoring a past, believe in a ‘postmortem’ justice, and may regard present happiness and misery as blessings and curses conferred on His creation by an omniscient and omnipotent Divine Ruler who sits in heaven above controlling the destinies of the human race. Buddhism, which emphatically denies such an Almighty, All merciful God-Creator and an arbitrarily created immortal soul, believes in natural law and justice which cannot be suspended by either an Almighty God or an All-compassionate Buddha. According to this natural law, acts bear their own rewards and punishments to the individual doer whether human justice finds out or not. There are some who criticize thus: “So, you Buddhists, too, administer capitalistic opium to the people, saying: “You are born poor in this life on account of your past evil karma. He is born rich on account of his good Karma. 

So, be satisfied with your humble lot; but do good to be rich in your next life. You are being oppressed now because of your past evil Karma. There is your destiny. Be humble and bear your sufferings patiently. Do good now. You can be certain of a better and happier life after death.”


The Buddhist doctrine of Karma does not expound such ridiculous fatalistic views. Nor does it vindicate a postmortem justice. The All-Merciful Buddha, who had no ulterior selfish motives, did not teach this law of Karma to protect the rich and comfort the poor by promising illusory happiness in an after-life. While we are born to a state created by ourselves, yet by our own self-directed efforts there is every possibility for us to create new, favorable environments even here and now. Not only individually, but also, collectively, we are at liberty to create fresh Karma that leads either towards our progress or downfall in this very life. According to the Buddhist doctrine of Karma, one is not always compelled by an ‘iron necessity’, for Karma is neither fate, nor predestination imposed upon us by some mysterious unknown power to which we must helplessly submit ourselves. It is one’s own doing reacting on oneself, and so one has the possibility to divert the course of one’s Karma to some extent. How far one diverts it depends on oneself. Is one bound to reap all that one has sown in just proportion?


The Buddha provides an answer:


“If anyone says that a man or woman must reap in this life according to his present deeds, in that case there is no religious life, nor is an opportunity afforded for the entire extinction of sorrow. But if anyone says that what a man or woman reaps in this and future lives accords with his or her deeds present and past, in that case there is a religious life, and an opportunity is afforded for the entire extinction of a sorrow.” (Anguttara Nikaya)


Although it is stated in the Dhammapada that “not in the sky, nor in mid-ocean, or entering a mountain cave is found that place on earth where one may escape from (the consequences of) an evil deed”, yet one is not bound to pay all the past arrears of one’s Karma. If such were the case emancipation would be impossibility. Eternal recurrence would be the unfortunate result. Ignorance (avijja), or not knowing things as they truly are, is the chief cause of Karma. Dependent on ignorance arise activities (avijja paccaya samkhara) states the Buddha in the Paticca Samuppada (Dependent Origination).
Associated with ignorance is the ally craving (tanha), the other root of Karma. Evil actions are conditioned by these two causes. All good deeds of a worldling (putthujana), though associated with the three wholesome roots of generosity (alobha), goodwill (adosa) and knowledge (amoha), are nevertheless regarded as Karma because the two roots of ignorance and craving are dormant in him. The moral types of Supramundane Path Consciousness (magga citta) are not regarded as Karma because they tend to eradicate the two root causes.


Who is the doer of Karma?
Who reaps the fruit of Karma?
Does Karma mould a soul?
In answering these subtle questions, the Venerable Buddhaghosa writes in the Visuddhi Magga:
“No doer is there who does the deed;
Nor is there one who feels the fruit;
Constituent parts alone roll on;
This indeed! Is right discernment.”

For instance, the table we see is apparent reality. In an ultimate sense the so-called table consists of forces and qualities. For ordinary purposes a scientist would use the term water, but in the laboratory he would say H 20.

In this same way, for conventional purposes, such terms as man, woman, being, self, and so forth are used. The so-called fleeting forms consist of psychophysical phenomena, which are constantly changing not remaining the same for two consecutive moments.
Buddhists, therefore, do not believe in an unchanging entity, in an actor apart from action, in a perceiver apart from perception, in a conscious subject behind consciousness. Who then, is the doer of Karma? Who experiences the effect?

Volition, or Will (tetana), is itself the doer, Feeling (vedana) is itself the reaper of the fruits of actions. Apart from these pure mental states (suddhadhamma) there is no-one to sow and no-one to reap. With respect to different functions, Karma is classified into four kinds:

1. REPRODUCTIVE KARMA
Every birth is conditioned by a past good or bad karma, which predominated at the moment of death. Karma that conditions the future birth is called Reproductive Karma. The death of a person is merely ‘a temporary end of a temporary phenomenon’. Though the present form perishes, another form which is neither the same nor absolutely different takes its place, according to the potential thought-vibration generated at the death moment, because the Karmic force which propels the life-flux still survives. It is this last thought, which is technically called Reproductive(janaka) Karma, that determines the state of a person in his subsequent birth. This may be either a good or bad Karma. According to the Commentary, Reproductive Karma is that which produces mental aggregates and material aggregates at the moment of conception. The initial consciousness, which is termed the patisandhi rebirth consciousness, is conditioned by this Reproductive (janaka) Karma. Simultaneous with the arising of the rebirth-consciousness, there arise the ‘body-decad’, ‘sex-decad’ and ‘base-decad’ (kaya-bhavavatthu dasakas). (decad = 10 factors).
(a) The body-decad is composed of:
The element of extension (pathavi).
The element of cohesion (apo).
The element of heat (tajo).
The element of motion (vayo).
(b) The four derivatives (upadana rupa):
Colour (vanna).
Odour (gandha).
Taste (rasa).
Nutritive Essence (oja)
These eight (mahabhuta 4 + upadana 4 = 8) are collectively called Avinibhoga Rupa (indivisable form or indivisable matter).
(c) Vitality (jivitindriya) and Body (kaya)
These (avinibhoga 8 + jivitindriya 1 + Kaya 1 = 10) ten are collectively called “Body-decad” =(Kaya dasaka).
Sex-decad and Base-decad also consist of the first nine, sex (bhava) and seat of consciousness(vathu) respectively (i.e. eye, ear, nose, tongue, and body).
From this, it is evident that the sex of a person is determined at the very conception of a being. It is conditioned by Karma and is not a fortuitous combination of sperm and ovum cells. The Pain and Happiness one experiences in the course of one’s lifetime are the inevitable consequence of Reproductive Karma.

2. SUPPORTIVE KARMA
That which comes near the Reproductive (janaka) Kamma and supports it. It is neither good nor bad and it assists or maintains the action of the Reproductive (janaka) Karma in the course of one’s lifetime. Immediately after conception till the death moment this Karma steps forward to support the Reproductive Karma. A moral supportive (kusala upathambhaka) Karma assists in giving health, wealth, happiness etc. to the being born with a moral Reproductive Karma. An immoral supportive Karma, on the other hand, assists in giving pain, sorrow, etc. to the being born with an immoral reproductive(akusala janaka) Karma, as for instance to a beast of burden.

3. OBSTRUCTIVE KARMA OR COUNTERACTIVE KARMA

Which, unlike the former, tends to weaken, interrupt and retard the fruition of the Reproductive Karma. For instance, a person born with a good Reproductive Karma may be subject to various ailments etc., thus preventing him from enjoying the blissful results of his good actions. An animal, on the other hand, who is born with a bad Reproductive Karma may lead a comfortable life by getting good food, lodging, etc., as a result of his good counteractive or obstructive (upabidaka) Karma preventing the fruition of the evil Reproductive Karma.



4. DESTRUCTIVE (UPAGHATAKA) KARMA

According to the law of Karma the potential energy of the Reproductive Karma could be nullified by a mere powerful opposing Karma of the past, which, seeking an opportunity, may quite unexpectedly operate, just as a powerful counteractive force can obstruct the path of a flying arrow and bring it down to the ground. Such an action is called Destructive (upaghataka) Karma, which is more effective than the previous two in that it is not only obstructive but also destroys the whole force. This Destructive Karma also may be either good or bad. As an instance of operation of all the four, the case of Devadatta, who attempted to kill the Buddha and who caused a schism in the Sangha (disciples of the Buddha) may be cited. His good Reproductive Karma brought him birth in a royal family. His continued comfort and prosperity were due to the action of the Supportive Karma. The Counteractive or Obstructive Karma came into operation when he was subject to much humiliation as a result of his being excommunicated from the Sangha. Finally the Destructive Karma brought his life to a miserable end.

(B) There is another classification of Karma, according to the priority of effect:

WEIGHTY (GARUKA) KARMA.
This is either weighty or serious – may be either good or bad. It produces its results in this life or in the next for certain. If good, it is purely mental as in the case of Jhana (ecstasy or absorption). Otherwise it is verbal or bodily. On the Immoral side, there are five immediate effective heinous crimes(pancanantariya karma): Matricide, Patricide, and the murder of an Arahant, the wounding of a Buddha and the creation of a schism in the Sangha. Permanent Scepticism (Niyata Micchaditthi) is also termed one of the Weighty (garuka) Karmas.

If, for instance, any person were to develop the jhana (ecstasy or absorption) and later were to commit one of these heinous crimes, his good Karma would be obliterated by the powerful evil Karma. His subsequent birth would be conditioned by the evil Karma in spite of his having gained the jhana earlier. Devadatta lost his psychic power and was born in an evil state, because he wounded the Buddha and caused a schism in the Sangha. King Ajatasattu would have attained the first stage of Sainthood (Sotapanna) if he had not committed patricide. In this case the powerful evil Karma acted as an obstacle to his gaining Sainthood.

PROXIMATE (ASANNA) KARMA OR DEATH-PROXIMATE KARMA

This is that which one does or remembers immediately before the moment of dying. Owing to the great part it plays in determining the future birth, much importance is attained to this deathbed (asanna) Karma in almost all Buddhist countries. The customs of reminding the dying man of good deeds and making him do good acts on his deathbed still prevails in Buddhist countries. Sometimes a bad person may die happily and receive a good birth if he remembers or does a good act at the last moment. A story runs that a certain executioner who casually happened to give some alms to the Venerable Sariputta remembered this good act at the dying moment and was born in a state of bliss. This does not mean that although he enjoys a good birth he will be exempt from the effects of the evil deeds which he accumulated during his lifetime. They will have there due effect as occasions arise. At times a good person may die unhappy by suddenly remembering an evil act of his or by harboring some unpleasant thought, perchance compelled by unfavorable circumstances. In the scriptures, Queen Mallika, the consort of King Kosala, remembering a lie she had uttered, suffered for about seven days in a state of misery when she lied to her husband to cover some misbehavior.


These are exceptional cases. Such reverse changes of birth account for the birth of virtuous children to vicious parents and of vicious children to virtuous parents. As a 
result of the last thought moment being conditioned by the general conduct of the person.

HABITUAL (ACCINA) KARMA

It is that which on habitually performs and recollects and for which one has a great liking. Habits whether good or bad becomes ones second nature, tending to form the character of a person. At unguarded moments one often lapses into one’s habitual mental mindset. In the same way, at the death-moment, unless influenced by other circumstances, one usually recalls to mind one’s habitual deeds. Cunda, a butcher, who was living in the vicinity of the Buddha’s monastery, died yelling like an animal because he was earning his living by slaughtering pigs. King Dutthagamini of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) was in the habit of giving alms to the Bhikkhus (monks) before he took his own meals. It was his habitual Karma that gladdened him at the dying moment and gave him birth in the Tusita heaven.

RESERVE OR CUMULATIVE (KATATTA) KARMA

This literally means ‘because done’. All actions that are not included in the aforementioned and those actions soon forgotten belong to this category. This is, as it were the reserve fund of a particular being.

(C) There is another classification of Karma according to the time in which effects are worked out:

Immediately Effective (ditthadhammavedaniya) Karma.
Subsequently Effective (uppapajjavedaniya) Karma.
Indefinitely Effective (aparapariyavedaniya) Karma.
Defunct or Ineffective (ahosi) Karma.

Immediately Effective Karma is that which is experienced in this present life. According to the Abhidhamma one does both good and evil during the javana process (thought-impulsion), which usually lasts for seven thought-moments. The effect of the first thought-moment, being the weakest, one may reap in this life itself. This is called the Immediately Effective Karma.

If it does not operate in this life, it is called ‘Defunct or Ineffective’ Karma.
The next weakest is the seventh thought-moment. Its effect one may reap in the subsequence birth. This is called ‘Subsequently Effective’ Karma.

This, too, is called Defunct or Ineffective Karma if it does not operate in the second birth. The effect of the intermediate thought-moments may take place at any time until one attains Nibbana. This type of Karma is known as ‘Indefinitely Effective’ Karma.
No one, not even the Buddhas and Arahantas, is exempt from this class of Karma which one may experience in the course of one’s wandering in Samsara. There is no special class of Karma known as Defunct or Ineffective, but when such actions that should produce their effects in this life or in a subsequent life do not operate, they are termed Defunct or Ineffective Karma.

(D) The last classification of Karma is according to the plane in which the effect takes place, namely:

Evil Actions (akusala kamma) which may ripen in the sentient planes (kammaloka). (Six celestial planes plus one human plane plus four woeful planes = eleven kamaloka planes.) Here are only four woeful kamalokas.

Good Actions (kusala kamma) which may ripen in the sentient planes except for the four woeful planes.

Good Actions (kusala kamma) which may ripen in the Realm of Form (rupa brahamalokas). There are four Arupa Brahma Lokas.

Question: Do the Karmas of parents determine or affect the Karmas of their children?

Answer: Physically, the Karma of children is generally determined by the Karma of their parents. Thus, healthy parents usually have healthy offspring, and unhealthy parents have unhealthy children. On the effect or how the Karma of their children is determined: the child’s Karma is a thing apart of itself – it forms the child’s individuality, the sum-total of its merits and demerits accumulated in innumerable past existences. For example, the Karma of the Buddha-to-be, Prince Siddhartha was certainly not influenced by the joint Karma of his parents, King Suddhodana and Queen Maya. The glorious and powerful Karma of our Buddha-to-be transcended the Karma of his parents which jointly were more potent than his own. 

Question: If the Karma of parents do not influence those of their children, how would the fact be explained that parents who suffer from certain virulent diseases are apt to transmit these evils to their offspring?

Answer: Where a child inherits such a disease it is due to the force of the parents’ characteristics because of the force of the latter’s Utu (conditions favorable to germination). Take, for example, two seeds from a sapling; plant one in inferior, dry soil; and the other in rich, moist soil. The result is that the first seed will sprout into a sickly sapling and soon show symptoms of disease and decay; while the other seed will thrive and flourish and grow up to be a tall and healthy tree. It will be observed that the pair of seeds taken from the same stock grows up differently according to the soil into which they are put. A child’s past Karma may be compared to the seed: the physical disposition of the mother to the soil; and that of the father to the moisture, which fertilized the soil. Roughly speaking, to illustrate our subject, we will say that, representing the sapling’s germination, growth, and existence as a unit, the seed is responsible for one-tenth of them, the soil for six-tenths, and the moisture for the remainder, three-tenths. 

Thus, although the power of germination exists potentially in the seed (the child), its growth is powerfully determined and quickened by the soil (the mother) and the moisture (the father). Therefore, even as the conditions of the soil and moisture must be taken as largely responsible factors in the growth and condition of the tree. So must the influences of the parents (or progenitors, as in the case of the animal world) be taken into account in respect to the conception and growth of their offspring? The parents’ share in the Karma determining the physical factors of their issue is as follows: If they are human beings, then their offspring will be a human being. If they are cattle then their issue must be of their species. If the human being is Chinese, then their offspring must be of their race. Thus, the offspring are invariably of the same genera and species, etc., as those of the progenitors. It will be seen from the above that, although a child’s Karma is very powerful in itself, if cannot remain wholly uninfluenced by those of it parents. It is apt to inherit the physical characteristic of its parents. Yet, it may occur that the child’s Karma, being superlatively powerful, the influence of the parent’s joint Karma cannot overshadow it. Of course, it need hardly be pointed out that the evil influences of parents can also be counteracted by the application of medical science.

All beings born of sexual cohabitation are the resultant effects of three forces:
The old Karma of past existence;
The seminal fluid of the mother, and
The seminal fluid of the father.

The physical dispositions of the parents may, or may not, be equal in force. One may counteract the other to a lesser or greater extent. The child’s Karma and physical characteristics, such as race, color, etc., will be the produce of the three forces.

Question: On the death of a sentient being, is there a ‘soul’ that wanders about at will?

Answer: When a sentient being leaves one existence, it is reborn either as a human being, a celestial being, (Deva or Brahama), and inferior animal, or a denizen of one of the regions of hell. The sceptics and the ignorant people held that there are intermediate stages – antrabhava – between these; and that there are being who are neither of the human, the celestial, the Deva or the Brahma worlds nor of any one of the stages of exist recognised in the scriptures – but are in an intermediate stage. Some assert that these transitional stages are possessed of the Five Khandhas (Five Aggregates: they are Matter (rupa); Feeling (vedana); Perception(sanna); 4. Mental-activities (sankhara); and Consciousness (vinnana).
Some assert that these beings are detached ‘souls’ or spirits with no material encasement, and some again, that they are possessed of the faculty of seeing like Devas, and further, that they have power of changing at will, at short intervals, from one to any of the existence mentioned above. 

Others again hold the fantastic and erroneous theory that these beings can, and so, fancy themselves to be in other than the existence they are actually in. Thus, to take for example one such of these suppositious beings. He is a poor person – and yet he fancies himself to be rich. He may be in hell – and yet he fancies himself to be in the land of the Devas, and so on. This belief in intermediate stages between existences is false, and is condemned in the Buddhist teachings. A human being in this life who, by his Karma is destined to be a human being in the next, will be reborn as such; one who by his Karma is destined to be a Deva in the next will be appear in the land of the Devas; and one whose future life is to be in Hell, will be found in one of the regions of hell in the next existence. 

The idea of an entity or soul or spirit ‘going’, ‘coming’, ‘changing’ or ‘transmigrating’ from one existence to another is an idea entertained by the ignorance and materialistic, and is certainly not justified by the Dhammas that there is no such thing as ‘going’, ‘coming’, ‘changing’, etc., as between existences. The conception, which is in accordance with the Dhamma, may perhaps be illustrated by the picture thrown out by a cinema projector, or the sound of emitted by the gramophone, and their relation to the film or the sound-box and records respectively. For example, a human being dies and is reborn in the land of Devas. 

Though these two existences are different, yet the link or continuity between the two at death is unbroken in point of time. The same is true in the case of a man whose further existence is to be in hell. The distance between Hell and the abode of man appears to be great. Yet, in point of time, the continuity of ‘passage’ from the one existence to the other is unbroken, and no intervening matter or space can interrupt the trend of a man’s Karma from the world of human beings to the regions of Hell. The ‘passage’ from one existence to another is instantaneous, and the transition is infinitely quicker than the blink of an eyelid or a lightening-flash. Karma determines the realm of rebirth and the state of existence in that realm of all transient being (in the cycle of existences, which have to be traversed till the attainment, at last, of Nibbana). The results of Karma are manifold, and may be affected in many ways. Religious offerings (dana) may obtain for a man the privilege of rebirth as a human being, or as a deva, in one of the six deva worlds according to the degree of the merit of the deeds performed, and so with the observance of religious duties (sila). 

The jhanas or states of absorption, are found in the Brahma world or Brahmalokas up to the summit, the twentieth Brahma world: And so with bad deeds, the perpetrators of which are to be found, grade by grade, down to the lowest depths of Hell. Thus are Karma, past, present and future were, are, and will ever be the sum total of our deeds, good, indifferent or bad. As was seen from the foregoing, our Karma determines the changes of our existences. ”Evil spirits” are, therefore, not beings in an intermediate or transitional stages of existence, but are really very inferior beings, and they belong to one of the following five realms of existence:
1. World of Men: 2. The Lowest plane of deva-world; 3. The region of hell; 4. Animals below men, and 5. Pretas (ghosts).
Number 2 and 5 are very near the world of human beings. As their condition is unhappy, and they are popularly considered evil spirits. It is not true that all who die in this world are reborn as evil spirits; nor is it true that beings who die sudden or violent deaths are apt to be reborn in the lowest plane of the world of devas.

Question: Is there such a thing as a human being who is reborn and who is able to speak accurately of his or her past existence?

Answer:Certainly, this is not an uncommon occurrence, and is in accordance with the tenets of Buddhism in respect to Karma.

The following (who form, an overwhelming majority of human beings) are generally unable to remember there past existences when reborn as human beings: Children who die young. Those who die old and senile. Those who are addicted to the drug or drink habit. Those whose mothers, during their conception, have been sickly or have had to toil laboriously, or have been reckless or imprudent during pregnancy. The children in the womb, being stunned and started, lose all knowledge of their past existence. The following are possessed of a knowledge of their past existences, viz: Those who are not reborn (in the human world) but proceed to the world of the devas, of Brahmas, or to the regions of Hell, remember their past existences. Those who die suddenly deaths from accidents, while in sound health, may also be possessed of this faculty in the next existence, provided that their mothers, in whose womb they are conceived, are healthy. Again, those who live steady, meritorious lives and who in their past existences have striven to attain, often attain it. Lastly the Buddha, the Arahantas and Ariyas attain this gift which is known as pubbenivasa abhnna(Supernatural Power remembering previous existences).

Question: Which are the five Abhinna? Are they attainable only by the Buddha?

Answer: The five Abhinna (Supernatural Powers): Pali – abhi, excellent, nana, wisdom) are:

Iddhividha = Creative power;
Dibbasola = Divine Ear;
Cetopariya nana = Knowledge of others’ thoughts;
Pubbenivasanussati = Knowledge of one’s past existence;
Dibbacakkhu = The Divine eye.

The Abhinna are attainable not only by the Buddha, but also by Arantas and Ariyas, by ordinary mortals who practise according to the Scriptures (as was the case with hermits etc, who flourished before the time of the Buddha and who were able to fly through the air and traverse different worlds). In the Buddhist Scriptures, we find, clearly shown, the means of attaining the five Abhinna. And even nowadays, if these means are carefully and perseveringly pursued, it would be possible to attain these. That we do not see any person endowed with the five Abhinna today is due to the lack of strenuous physical and mental exertion towards their attainment. In the working of Karma there are maleficent and beneficent forces and conditions to counteract and support this self-operating law. Birth (gati) time or condition (kala) substratum of rebirth or showing attachment to rebirth (upadhi) and effort (payoga) act as such powerful aids and hindrances to the fruition of Karma.

Though we are neither the absolutely the servants nor the masters of our Karma, it is evident from these counteractive and supportive factors that the fruition of Karma is influenced to some extent by external circumstances, surroundings, personality, individual striving, and so forth. It is this doctrine of Karma that gives consolation, hope, reliance and moral courage to a Buddhist. When the unexpected happens, and he meets with difficulties, failures, and misfortune, the Buddhist realises that he is reaping what he has sown, and he is wiping off a past debt. Instead of resigning himself, leaving everything to Karma, he makes a strenuous effort to pull the weeds and sow useful seeds in their place, for the future is in his own hands. 

He who believes in Karma does not condemn even the most corrupt, for they, too, have their chance to reform themselves at any moment. Though bound to suffer in woeful states, they have hope of attaining eternal Peace. By their own doings they have created their own Hells, and by their own doings they can create their own Heavens, too. A Buddhist who is fully convinced of the law of Karma does not pray to another to be saved but confidently relies on him for his own emancipation. Instead of making any self-surrender, or calling on any supernatural agency, he relies on his own will power, and works incessantly for the well-being and happiness of all. This belief in Karma validates his effort and kindles his enthusiasm, because it teaches individual responsibility. To the ordinary Buddhist, Karma serves as a deterrent, while to an intellectual, it serves as in incentive to do good. He or she becomes kind, tolerant, and considerate. This law of Karma explains the problem of suffering, the mastery of so-called fate and predestination of other religions and about all the inequality of mankind.


Vedic Astrology is a tool or a science that Interprets your Karma. The Vedic Birthchart is a Karmic Blueprint of your destiny that you are going to undergo and receive in this life. A good Vedic Astrologer uses your Rasi Chakra and the various Vargas or ‘Harmonic Charts’ in conjunction with Dasa Systems and Transits to arrive at an accurate conclusion as to what circumstances will accrue in the lifetime of an individual based on his Karma from previous lives. The Karma system of Vedic Astrology is ancient, divine and highly accurate. You reap what you sow, Vedic Astrology will tell you what you reap because of what you sowed. I like to call Vedic Astrology or Jyotisha – Karmic Astrology Vedic Astrology is a tool or a science that Interprets your Karma. The Vedic Birthchart is a Karmic Blueprint of your destiny that you are going to undergo and receive in this life. A good Vedic Astrologer uses your Rasi Chakra and the various Vargas or ‘Harmonic Charts’ in conjunction with Dasa Systems and Transits to arrive at an accurate conclusion as to what circumstances will accrue in the lifetime of an individual based on his Karma from previous lives. The Karma system of Vedic Astrology is ancient, divine and highly accurate. You reap what you saw, Vedic Astrology will tell you what you reap because of what you sowed. An apt name to call Vedic Astrology or Jyotisha would be Karma Astrology. Om Shanthi!!




Atharva Vedic Astrology & Children Problems in your life
H.H Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar



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A native will beget children if the 5th is owned by a benefic or a benefic is standing in 5th or the 5th is aspected by a benefic. If the 5th is owned by a malefic and occupied/aspected by another malefic, the native will have no children.

If the 5th from Asdt or Moon (whichever is stronger) happens to be owned by a benefic and if one of the shad vargas (viz classifications) of the 5th bhava madhya happens to belong to Jupiter or the 5th is aspected by a benefic, the native shall have a son without fail through his married wife. Number of sons will equal the number of navamsas covered by the lord of 5th. Of these navamsas, number of children equalling the number of navamsas which have fallen in benefic signs or which have benefic aspect/connection, will prosper; and number of children equaling the number of malefic navamsas or navamsas with malefic aspect/connection will not thrive. A benefic navamsa with strong benefic aspect will give double the results.

Aspect to a navamsa is called for here. This requirement will be satisfied if the zodiac sign in which the navamsa falls is aspected by a planet. Masculine navamsas represent boys and feminine navamsas, girls. If lord of 5th is suffering debilitation, combustion or stay in bitter enemy house, even if having benefic connection, there may be no issues.

If the 5th house happens to be Capricorn or Aquarius or the 5th bhava madhya falls in a varga of Saturn, aspected by Mercury, and not aspected by Sun/Mars/Jupiter, the native will have a son born to his wife, out of wedlock, known as KSHETRAJA. Same result will occur if 5th bhava falls in a Mercurian sign/varga, aspected by Saturn, and  not aspected by Sun, Mars or Jupiter.

In SARAVALI text circulating in Andhra, this sloka has been interpreted thus -

If the GANA ruled by Saturn in the 5th house is aspected by Mercury, not aspected by Sun, Mars  or Jupiter, the native will have kshetraja. In this context, GANA means a varga (classification viz. 

 Rasi, Hora, Drekkana, Saptamsa, Navamsa, Dwadasamsa and Trimsamsa). According to this  interpretation, one of the seven classifications may be that of Saturn, aspected by Mercury or vice versa. Here, the aspecting planet has also got to be in the same varga. 

Assuming 5th is Capricorn or Aquarius, Mercury’s full aspect is enough. Assuming 5th bhava madhya falls at 15° Libra, the 5th bhava madhya is in 2nd drekkana ruled by Saturn. In this case, mercury has to be in Aries 2nd drekkana for his full aspect on Saturnian GANA. From the context and general build of the sloka, both the interpretations seem to be correct. In the former, the yoga will apply only if the 5th falls in a Saturnian/Mercurian sign whilst in the latter, the yoga may arise in any sign subject to the varga being that of Saturn or Mercury. The scope is enlarged in the latter.

If Capricorn or Aquarius becomes the 5th and if Saturn is standing there with aspect of Moon, the native will have an adopted son. Aspect of Mercury in place of Moon indicates a KREETA PUTRA. This is how the sloka has been interpreted in Andhra texts. There is a difference of opinion amongst the South Indian savants with regard to the interpretation of that part of the sloka, pertaining to KREETA PUTRA. According to this opinion, the 5th house should fall in a Mercurian sign with Mercury posited in there and aspected by Moon. Kreeta Putra is said to be a child whose worthiness to be adopted in NOT considered         but is purchased for cash. From the context and general build of the sloka, the translators prefer the first opinion.

If the Saptamsa of the 5th happens to be owned by Mars whilst Saturn is posited in 5th, without aspect or conjunction, the native will possess a KRITRIMA PUTRA. this interpretation is based on Andhra texts.Incidentally, Saptamsa is given importance here. This is in keeping with Maharshi Parashara Immortal Astrological Classic BRIHAT PARASHARA HORA wherein he advocates use of Saptamsa Chakra for
predictions concerning issues. This sloka has been interpreted differently in South Indian vernacular texts thus :

If the 7th house falls in Aries/Scorpio whilst Saturn is standing therein without any aspect, the native will have  KRITRIMA PUTRA.

The first interpretation is based on the use of words SAPTAMA BHAGA in the sloka, whilst the 2nd interpretation is based on the words SAPTAMA BHAVA in the said sloka. The translators support the first interpretation without any hesitation. KRITRIMA PUTRA is one who has all the features and qualities befitting the parents, but who is         not actually adopted but taken in, out of love, as their son.

If one of the vargas of the 5th house belong to Sun and Sun stands in that varga aspected by Mars, the native will have a BIJA PUTRA (a son born to native through a woman belonging to a low community, not married by him).
Example :

If Sun is standing in Leo or own Hora/drekkana/saptamsa/navamsa/dwadasamsa and is aspected by Mars, the yoga arises. Mars should be occupying the same number of varga as that of Sun. If Sun is in 2nd drekkana, Mars should also be in 2nd drekkana; if Sun is in 5th navamsa, Mars should also be in 5th navamsa and so on.

South Indian texts interpret this sloka to mean thus :
If the 5th happens to be Leo with Sun posited in there, aspected by Mars, the native will beget a child known as BIJA PUTRA. If Moon is standing in a martian sign, which happens to be the 5th with aspect of Saturn, and without any other aspect, the native will possess a GOODHOTPANNA (son born to his wife due to her intimacy with someone). This sloka is by KARUNA MUNI. The Andhra interpretation for this sloka is – If Moon in 5th occupies a Martian Navamsa and is aspected by Saturn, the native will beget a Goodhotpanna. Hindi texts interpret this sloka as – If Moon is in 5th in Martian Navamsa aspected by Saturn, without aspect of any benefic, the son will be a fool and of a low type.

Mars in 5th (which happens to be Capricorn/Aquarius) if aspected by Sun, the native will have an APAVIDHA PUTRA (one who is forsaken by parents). This sloka is by KARUNA MUNI. If Moon is conjunct with Saturn and both of them occupy Capricorn/Aquarius, which happens to be the 5th or Moon occupies one of Saturn’s vargas in the 5th aspected by Sun and Venus, the native will have a PUNARBHAVA PUTRA (one born to a woman who has been forsaken or divorced by her
husband and out of wedlock). The South Indian interpretation for this sloka runs thus -  Moon standing Saturnian signs/vargas, whilst Saturn in 5th is aspected by both Sun and Venus, the native will beget a Punarbhava Putra.

If Moon is very weak in the matter of Rasmies and is with combustion in any sign, whilst the 5th is conjunct or aspected by Sun, the native will have a KANEENA PUTRA (the native marries a woman who already has a son from her previous marriage).

If Sun and Moon occupy their vargas in Cancer or Leo, which happen to be the 5th, aspected by Venus, there will birth of a SAHODA PUTRA (one who is aleady in the womb of mother at the time of marriage). Sun and Moon should be in the same sign.

The interpretation given for this sloka, which is slightly different compared to Andhra texts, is  as follows in malayalam version : if the 5th happens to be Cancer/Leo wherein Sun and Moon  are together and aspected by Venus; or Sun and Moon stand on their own vargas in 5th house  aspected by Venus, there will be birth of SAHODA PUTRA.

If 5th is owned by malefic and is occupied by a malefic (without benefic aspect), there will be no issues. If there is also a benefic aspect, there will be birth of children after necessary propitiatory measures/shantis. If Venus aspects its own navamsa occurring in the 5th house, birth of a son through maid-servant will occur. If Moon is stronger than Ascendant, this yoga may be considered with reference to 5th of Moon sign.

If the 5th happens to be Taurus, Libra, or Cancer, Moon and Venus in of these signs, the native will have more of girl children. This yoga occurring in Taurus or Cancer is more powerful. If the 5th, Moon and Venus occupy masculine signs, the native will have a mixture of boys and girl children.

Moon in 10th, Venus in 7th and a malefic in 4th indicate that the native will have no issues and that the native’s dynasty will cease with him. Mars in 5th, either as lord of Asendent or lord of 5th indicates birth of some children. If such Mars is conjunct or aspected by Jupiter, the first born will die. If there is aspect of Venus or other planets, same results should NOT be predicted.

Mars in 5th indicates loss of all children born. If all the 3 malefics are in 5th, it denotes that the native will have no happiness and will have few relatives. Mars alone in 5th indicates defect in any organ.  Saturn alone in 5th indicates diseases. Mercury, Jupiter or Venus in 5th indicates growth of everything the 5th signifies viz. happiness, prosperity and finance.


MARRIAGE AND COMPATIBILITYOLOGY:
-H.H Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar

- Divorce
- Sexual Problems
- Too many Girl / Boy Friends
- Sexual Diseases
- Pre ejection Problems
- Abuse in the Marriage life



Lagna Lord of Girl is Mercury and Lagna Lord of Boy is Jupiter. Mercury and Jupiter are not friendly to each other.

Chara Dara Karaka of Girl is Mercury placed in the 11th in Aries, Boy’s is Moon, afflicted in the 8th House placed in Cancer in Marana Karaka Avastha. Darakaraka shows the partner on a level of Karma at the Soul.

Position of Venus – Karaka for Marriage and Spouse. Venus in the girls chart is Exalted in Pisces in the 10th house but afflicted as it is Conjunct the same Degree as Rahu. Venus conjunct Rahu tends to spoil the Karakatwa of Venus and makes the native prone to illicit relationships and extra-marital affairs. Venus is placed in the 7th house in Navamsa which is also the 12th lord. It is not the best placement. Venus in the Boy’s chart is placed in the 9th house in Inimical Sign Leo with Gulika, the poisonous son of Saturn. In the Navamsa, Venus is placed in the evil 8th House which is also the lord of the 6th House. This shows distress and strife in marriage.

7th Lord from Venus is Mercury placed in the 2nd from it for the girl – Its fine. Kendra and Trikona placements are better. 7th House from Venus has Ketu. This is an affliction. It is also aspected by Rahu which is a Malefic. Tithi Lord of Girl is Mercury is placed in the 2nd from Venus. Tithi Lord of the Boy is Jupiter placed in the 5th from Venus. There is no affliction. Chandra Nakshatra Lord of Girl is the Moon, Nakshatra Lord of the Boy is Saturn. Saturn is inimical to the Moon. Ashtakoota compatibility points between the Girl and the Boy are 26 out of 36 which is Good.

7th Lord of Girl is Jupiter afflicted in close conjunction with Rahu (Guru Chandal Yoga) in the 10th house. It is the 7th Lord (Marriage) placed in the adverse and evil 8th house in the Navamsa in Debilitation. This is a very adverse sign for marriage and the Spouse in General. Jupiter is the Sthira Karaka of the husband in a woman’s chart. The affliction of Jupiter in the Rasi and the Navamsa is not positive for married life. 7th lord of Boy is Mercury placed in the 9th which is auspicious but not quite as it also houses Gulika.

In the Navamsa, the 7th lord of the boy is Mars placed in the 6th House whos dispositor is Venus which is afflicted by virtue of its placement and being Lagnesh. Venus is also the Chara Atma Karaka of the boy. Such individuals have to learn to control their passion and sexuality in this life. The AK in the 8th House is not a positive placement in terms of Marriage, being Venus – the Karaka for married life and spouse.

7th House from Chandra of the Girl is afflicted by a Retrograde Saturn in Scorpio aspected by Mars and Rahu. This is again indicative of inharmony and adversity in Married life. Upapada Lagna This Lagna shows the actual Spouse. UL for the girl is in the 8th House. Upapada Lagna in the 8th house is indicative of ‘Dushta Karma’ from past lives related to Marriage. It is not positive. Lord of the Upapada Lagna is a Retrograde Saturn placed in enemical Scorpio in the 6th House. Saturn is also the 8th Lord and the Second Lord from the Upapada Lagna which shows sustenance of Marriage. It is aspected by Rahu and Mars. This again is not a positive omen for the marriage partner. UL for the Boy is in the 9th house in Leo which has Venus, Sun and Mercury. It shows a bright and elegant wife. The second from UL is aspected by Rahu which shows a sudden end to the first serious relationship or Marriage the boy goes through. The Upapada Lagna is placed in the 12th from Arudha Lagna. The 2/12 axis is not favorable for compatibility between the partners. It shows that he may reject the spouse and not be emotionally or physically in harmony with her need for affection and attention.

Dosha:- Girl has Mars in the 12th and Boy has Mars in the 12th too. They are both Manglik. Two people who are Manglik in Marriage cancels the Dosha. However, it is recommended for your daughter to get married after the age of 28 to avoid any complications. Mars reduces its Martian Energy at this age.

Conclusion:-

I would not recommend this couple to get married based on the 10 Factor analysis above. It will not last according to my knowledge and experience.


MARRIAGE COMPATIBILITY FACTORS IN ATHARVA VEDIC ASTROLOGY

We all have a relationship that works for us. Whatever you need from a relationship, there is someone out there, who can fulfil your needs. There is never complete compatibility as there are always some aspects of the relationship a couple needs to work out. If there were no issues to work out, then why would two souls come together. The trick in finding your best relationship is to look beyond the mere physical attraction and take all the issues you deal with to the spiritual evolution of your relationship.

Vedic Astrology pays great importance to relationships – especially marriage and there are many techniques for compatibility. Traditionally in India, the parents arranged marriages. One of the most important factors which, helped in making the marriages successful was the comparing of the birth charts of couple by the family astrologer. Marriage could only go ahead after the astrologers was satisfied with the compatibility and could let the parents know that there couple would be happy together. This practice of matching of charts is still very prevalent in India. The Kuta system has a complicated set of rules that matches the charts on sexual, spiritual and emotional level. It has twelve points of matching between two charts. The birth chart gives clues to every aspect of compatibility between the couple.

In the West, we seldom look at a birth chart of a person we are falling in love with. Compatibility is usually looked at later stages of the relationships. The Kutas can become a guide to develop the relationship further. Do not worry if you have a low score on the Kutas. Often low scoring relationships can last longer than the high scoring ones as there is karma to be worked out.

The essence of compatibility is how it works under pressure. We can love well in perfect conditions but when we face challenges our compatibility ratio comes into play. Good compatibility usually gives happiness. The length of relationship has usually nothing to do with compatibility. Many people choose to live in an unhappy relationship, knowing they have nothing in common.



Relationships in Mind, Body and Spirit

Relationships and marriages are considered to be a meeting of the mind, body and spirit. A good partnership is good for the soul. A marriage is considered a re-birth where two individual personalities merge into one. The relationship then has a life of its own; two souls are tied together in a spiritual connection. People change their names after marriage regarding it as a re-birth where the couple is dealing with new realities and a new life together

The Importance of the Woman’s Happiness

Vedic compatibility is always done from the woman’s point of view. Indians believe that for a long and happy marriage or relationship, the nurturing of the woman is very important as she forms the strength in a relationship. She is Shakti or the divine female power. Traditionally women were honoured and looked after to ensure their happiness. In modern context, it is the dissatisfaction of the women in relationships that is leading to the disruption of many relationships. The modern man should honour his woman as a wife, mother and lover. The women in the 21st century are much more dynamic than their traditional counterparts. But some of this ancient wisdom applied to the modern relationship and the honouring of the female instinct by both men and women would go a long way to providing happiness.

Karma and Relationships

Getting to know about the law of karma is the key to understanding Vedic relationships. The word karma literally means ‘action’. Every action we take in this life, our past and future lives is our karma. We choose the fruits of our previous karma that we are going to face in this life, both the negative and the positive. The law of Karma says that the ultimate responsibility for our life and happiness rests with us. We cannot blame anyone else for what we are experiencing today. Our actions past and present create situations that we have to face through the journey of our life.

When we relate to our karma, we realise that this birth is only a small part of the whole, because this life is only one of a multitude of lives. The whole is like a necklace. Each lifetime is one pearl but all the pearls have to be strung together to make the necklace. In different life times we form contacts and relationships. Some relationships get completed but some remain unfinished. These unfinished relationships form part of our relationship Karma. The soul remembers. When we meet the soul of loved ones from the past, there is an instant connection. How often you have met someone to whom you are instantly attracted.

Rnanu Bandhana or Karmic Ties

Rnanu means debt and Bandhana means ties. This word is usually used for karmic ties that hold us together. Only those ties have an impact on this life which have some debts- in this case the word debt is meant as unfinished business. Before the soul is born it makes a decision on what relationships are going to mature in this lifetime and with whom it is going to pay off its karmic debts. At the time of birth, when the umbilical cord is cut, the mind forgets this but retains it in the subconscious. When we meet someone with whom we have a rnanu bandhana to work out, the inter-action begins immediately. But with those who you have completed your karma- there is an instant recognition but nothing develops from it. It is important to let go of these relationships. They create unnecessary confusion emotionally. Also some relationships are not matured, the time to pay off that debt has not arrived as yet. Again those relationships do not develop.

What type of relationship you experience depends on the karmic equation? When you fall in love, how this relationship works out depends on what your mutual rnanu bandhana is. If you have greater debts to pay, you will be the one who is putting more into the relationship. Sometimes you are stuck in a very one- sided situation and wonder why you are still in. In an unfinished relationship of past life where you were the taker, when your souls meet again you need to balance this equation, so this time around it is you who become the giver or vice versa.

In sexual relationships also the concept of rnanu bandhana is important. If you are in a relationship and your sexual relationship suddenly stops or the sexual attraction suddenly dies. The karma of sex may have been completed. Or you have a purely sexual relationship- then you had already worked out the other aspects of the relationship.

The Quality of the Moon

Moon as the significator of the mind, is the most important planet to study when you are trying to work with compatibility. If all other factors are good but the Moon is in an unhappy position in your chart or placed with difficult planets, then there will be issues within relationships. The Moon plays an important part in our hidden emotions, happiness and desires. As a planet which shows your relationship with your mother- it indicates the love or lack of it in your childhood. Many emotional problems are related to childhood. If the Moon is with malefic or afflicted, it shows a person trying to work with their inner issues and it can create challenges or difficulties in trying to relate to others. A Moon which is hemmed in by Saturn and Rahu will have more problems to deal with emotionally and this will create difficulty in relating to a person regardless of the quality of the 7th house, Venus, Jupiter etc.

Opposites Attract

Those who express the opposite energy of your Lagna, Sun or Moon signs can be good partners and lead to a satisfying relationship. If your ascendant is opposite to your partners Ascendant, then it is considered a very good compatibility as they would be your natural partners. For Example, a Gemini Ascendant male and Sagittarius ascendant female or vice versa would be considered the ideal partners.

If her Moon sign is his Sun Sign. If you have a Leo Moon, you would be attractive to a person who has a Leo Sun.

Her Moon sign is opposite his Sun sign. An Aries Moon will be compatible with Libra Sun.

Karakas or significator of Relationships

Karakas or significators play an important part in looking at relationships.

Jupiter is the Karaka for men in a woman’s chart and Venus, the karaka for women in a man’s chart. Venus is also the karaka of relationships. The position or dignity of these two planets becomes very important in understanding what kind of relationships you are likely to have. These planets are studied on their own as well as the 7th house in relation to Venus in your birth chart. As Venus signifies relationships, the 7th house from Venus will give you further insight e.g. if your Venus is in Taurus, Scorpio as the 7th house from Taurus will be studied as a secondary house for relationships. Conjunctions or placement of these planets will give you further clues to your relationships.

An exalted Venus indicates your ability to have a long term relationship. If Venus is conjunct Saturn, there may be a delay in relationships. Any Conjunctions with Rahu Ketu add a shadowy aspect to your relationship. It can also indicate involvement in unconventional relationships. If Venus or Jupiter are placed in one of the dusthana houses (6th, 8th or 12th) , then the quality of relationship can suffer.

Similarly Jupiter as the significator of Men in a women’s chart gives indication of the type of husband/partner you are going to get. A debilitated Jupiter does not suggest lack of partner, but the type of partner who may be restricted in this life by Saturnian consideration.

The 7th House and the 7th house ruler
Any planet, benefic or malefic are not good in the 7th house. Sun creates too much fire, Mars- passion, anger, Moon- emotions, Saturn- detachment, Rahu- dissatisfaction, Ketu- loss or rejection, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter give multiple relationships. Here you have to look at this aspect from a more western point of view. Most of us have relationships before we settle down to a commitment . More than one relationship indicated in your chart may not be a negative factor for you. 7th house ruler and it’s placement with the malefics – Saturn, Mars, Sun, Rahu and Ketu can create challenges within your relationships.

Mars and Relationships

Mars can spoil marital happiness. Indian Sages believed that Mars passion created disharmony in long term happiness of a relationship unless it was matched by a partner with equally strong nature. Mars placed in the 1st, 4th , 7th, 8th and 12th house was usually considered to create problems in relationship which can lead to sudden or unexpected endings. This is known as Kuja Dosha . But as you see it indicates most of Mars positions as negative for relationship. But this dosha has been wrongly understood. The reason for pointing out these positions as difficult so that a good astrologer would match this chart with a partner who had similar desires/ strengths. Mars is a planet of action, power, militancy, war, passion, strong sexuality and it needs a partner who can deal with these powerful energies. Kuja dosha becomes a problem if you meet up with a partner who is soft and timid and can become a victim. Here it is important to remember in India divorce is not common. Partners marry for life. So if a person had strong sexual needs then they needed a partner who could fulfil them. Also if one partner is too powerful and can intimidate the other, there can be victimisation in relationships. Otherwise, there would be much unhappiness.

Rahu Ketu Create Shadows

Any conjunction with Rahu Ketu with the 7th house ruler, Jupiter or Venus and their placement in the 1st, 7th house axis create shadowy challenges within relationships. Rahu Ketu in the 1st 7th axis churn up the issues related to yourself and partnerships. As they work on the psychological level, the nodes can create obstacles in your mind. Rahu in the 7th usually makes you dissatisfied with your relationships. It can lead to multiple relationships. Ketu in the 7th will create a feeling of rejection . You may reject relationships or get involved in relationships which reject you. Ketu conjunct Venus specially indicates you are working out some past life issues through your marriage or relationships. For men, it can mean women who bring some personal baggage into your relationship. Any conjunctions of Jupiter with the nodal axis will create some kind of difficulty within the relationship. Rahu signifies foreigners, so it could also indicate a attraction to those who are foreign to you.

Atharva Vedic Medical Astrology -Signs Body Parts
-H.H Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar


ATHARVA VEDIC MEDICAL ASTROLOGY SIGNS, BODY PARTS AND DISEASES:-


The summary given below is information which will help to understand the connection between astrological signs with various parts of our body and the diseases attached to it.

1. First House/Aries

Body parts: Head, skull, forehead, brain

Indicates fevers, headaches, brain disorders, strokes, cerebral bleeding, and injuries to the skull and head small pox, inflammation, indigestion, difficulties at the time of birth.

2. Second House/Taurus

Body parts: face, nose, mouth, teeth, throat, neck, right eye, cheek, chin, oral cavity, lips, right shoulder

Indicates swelling of the neck, sore throat, thyroid problems, obesity, injury to the face or throat, dental problems, childhood diseases like colds, flu, diseases concerning ear, nose, throat, teeth

3. Third House/Gemini

Body parts: arms, right hand, shoulders, larynx, vocal cord, right ear, upper respiratory tracts, nervous system

Indicates cough, pulmonary disorders, asthama and injury to the shoulders, as well as nervous disorders, agitation, and poor muscular-skeletal coordination.

4. Fourth House/Cancer

Body parts:  chest, breast, ribs, lower respiratory system, lungs, blood vessels,

Indicates lung problems, dropsy, injury to the chest, breast tumors/breast cancer, chest problems, diseases arising out of heavy drinking habits, as well as emotional disorders. Hysteria

5. Fifth House/Leo

Body parts: heart, back, bones, spine, stomach, belly, liver, gall bladder, spleen, pancreas, pregnancy

Indicates lack of vitality, weakness of the heart and solar plexus, stomach and digestive problems, lack of fertility and menstrual problems, back pain

6. Sixth House/Virgo

Body parts: intestines, kidneys, waist

Indicates poor digestion, malabsorption, gas, constipation, ulcers, food allergies, hypoglycemia, diabetes,

Apendicitis, immune system weakness, T.B., epidemics, peptic ulcer

7. Seventh House/Libra

Body parts: urinary system, uterus, ovaries, testicles, prostate, semen, reproductive system

Indicates urinary disorders, infertility in women, venereal diseases, sexual vitality problems

8. Eighth House/Scorpio

Body parts: genitals, scrotum, rectum, anus

Indicates hemorrhoids, rectal cancer, blood disorders, impotence in men, veneral diseases, piles, fistula

9. Ninth House/Sagittarius

Body parts: hips, thigh, lower portion of spinal cord, fermoral arteries, lower part of vertebra, upper parts of legs

Indicates obesity, arteriosclerosis, paralysis below the waist, arthritis in the hips or injury to the hips, diseases concerning indigestion

10. Tenth House/Capricorn

Body parts: knees, skin, spinal cord, back

Indicates weakness, injury to the knees or arthritis of knees, weakness of the bones in general, rheumatism

11. Eleventh House/Aquarius

Body parts: legs, tibia, amkles, left ear, left hand, calf muscles

Indicates poor circulation, skin disorders, weakness in lower legs, arthritis of ankles, nervous system problems, diseases concerning gout, rheumatism

12. Twelvth House/Pisces

Body parts: feet, toes, left shoulder, left eye, heel, sole,

Indicates lymphatic disorders, hypoglycemia, diabetes, tumours, trouble with the feet, functional infections, diseases like warts, retention of fluids in the body, disturbed sleep.

2012 GOOD LUCK & BAD LUCK FOR YOU?


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Kanya Lagna:-

Earning money will be smooth and regularized. There is a chance of loss of money through government displeasure. You will gain fame and money. You are likely to get more than a hint of this soon after mid year, but it would be a better strategy to play it cool. People engaged in the publishing industry can consider new ventures in 2012. Most of the time, you always analyze the work and work place more than putting your extreme effort into it. You should be tactful to get away from building up love relations with someone from the opposite gender. You struggle a lot for your near and dear ones. You are more concerned with the love and relationship. You will do well in your studies. You will develop interest in learning creative subjects. There will be prosperity. You will be benefited through your elders. Avoid misunderstandings with friends. Some of your efforts may be delayed. The seeds of the year 2011 will ultimately result into a fruitful tree in 2012. You might notice some serious differences in your family right from the start of mid 2012, but after then things will gradually improve for you. Strive quietly now, you’re in training for a brighter future The best strategy to adopt early in 2012 is an indirect approach and the ability to simply get on with what needs to be done right now.


Dhanur Lahna:

You need to work hard and exert yourself in the first six months to forge ahead in career and profession. This year pays special attention to career and ambitious expectations. A bit of this and that creates amazing savings. Welcome news gets the year off to a good start and gives you a clear mind when it comes to dealing with financial and commercial interests. There will be clarity of thought and so you will be able to express yourself appropriately and get success in examinations. You’re on the right track, so enjoy the journey whether it’s business as usual or a change you’re looking for, everything appears to be steering you along the right tracks. It’s essential you get off to a good start. The dynamic planet year continues to generate a positive energy, endowing you with vision and giving you the courage of your convictions. Single people will have a great chance to add color to their lives by starting a new romance. Your new passion may live in another city or country that will only strengthen your desire to be together. The receipts will also increase; income can rise and support of friends or protectors, both moral and financial, is highly probable. Immediate family will give you ample support this year.

Viruchika Lagna

This will be an average year with the second half better than the first. The second half sees you forging ahead. New responsibilities will also create some dilemma. You have to maintain control over your temper to ensure that domestic harmony is maintained. Be guarded against health problems and be careful while driving. Besides, you are probable to have serious disagreements with relatives that can be especially sharp in May to July 2012. Many secrets revealed will have a harmful effect on your personal and professional life. You’ll possibly be in low spirits and somehow lose your usual self-confidence. The best solution is a healthy way of life. You should understand that all the difficulties make a certain sense and are not going to stay forever. This year there will be a steady rise in income and opportunities in mid 2012. An existing judicial problem is also probable to reveal itself. In the second half of the year the problems appeared will become even more dangerous; conflicts with partners will finally lead to a complete break of relations. A love-hate relationship with someone on the social front may keep you on your toes in September. Ups and downs will exist in married life and you will somehow manage to make a good balance between your work and your family. Your health overall will remain good during this period.  Some stomach and bone related problems could disturb you and your health will suffer due to over indulgence.

Kataka / Kark Lagna

our financial situation will improve during this period. You will get benefit from various sources. You will inherit good things. You can have income through ecclesiastical sources. You will make a lot of effort to get your due payments. A chance meeting, perhaps something connected with a friend or colleague, might provide the key to something wonderful. But whatever finally pans out, you can be almost certain that it will transform your attitude to love and set you on the road to your desire. Time to put your plans into action – and the good thing is, time is on your side. Mention of security puts the focus on what could become a major theme for this year. You might be pleased by the options this opens up. Throughout 2012 your cosmic pattern suggests the urge and the opportunity. Your health will improve during 2012. You will find relief from previous health problems. You are sensitive and even a small conundrum can seem big in your mind and upset your health. An auspicious function will take place in your family. Some of you will get a government honor. Some of you will go abroad. You will score high marks in analytical subjects. You will sharpen your communication skills and earn well.

Simha Lagna

This is an average year with the second half better than the first. The second half sees you forging ahead. New responsibilities will also create some dilemma. You have to maintain control over your temper to ensure that domestic harmony is maintained. Be guarded against health problems and be careful while driving. Besides, you are probable to have serious disagreements with relatives that can be especially sharp in May to July 2012. Many secrets revealed will have a harmful effect on your personal and professional life. You’ll possibly be in low spirits and somehow lose your usual self-confidence. The best solution is a healthy way of life. You should understand that all the difficulties make a certain sense and are not going to stay forever. This year there will be a steady rise in income and opportunities in mid 2012. An existing judicial problem is also probable to reveal itself. In the second half of the year the problems appeared will become even more dangerous; conflicts with partners will finally lead to a complete break of relations. A love-hate relationship with someone on the social front may keep you on your toes in September. Ups and downs will exist in married life and you will somehow manage to make a good balance between your work and your family. Your health overall will remain good during this period. But, some stomach and bone related problems with disturb you. Health will suffer due to over indulgence.

Mithun Lagna

Jupiter is a functional malefic for Gemini according to Parashara as it rules two kendras, the 7th of desiring relationships and the 10th of career and recognition.  Jupiter is also the best benefic in the heavens and it is transiting its own sign of Pisces as we entered 2011 through May 11, 2011 allowing Jupiter to give its many blessings as well as its stressful desires.  Jupiter in Pisces increases the qualities of Pisces; such as compassion, sensitivity, pilgrimages and foreign travel.  Jupiter will give benefits and challenges in the 10th bhava of career, fame, leadership, authority and government.  Jupiter in the 10th will throw its benefits to Cancer in the 2nd of income, speech, family and food.  Jupiter will also bring protection to Virgo in the 4th of property, home, mother and vehicles and finally Jupiter will support Scorpio in the 6th of health, employment, pets, service and debts.  This is very important because Saturn in Virgo will also influence Scorpio and therefore the double transit of Jupiter and Saturn to Scorpio and the 6th bhava for Gemini will give support and protection to matters of work and health until May 11th.

Jupiter will enter Aries May 11, 2011 and remain until May 20, 2012.  Jupiter rules growth, optimism, travel and education and Aries rules new beginnings, independence, ambition and courage.  Aries rules the 11th bhava for Gemini that is the area of fulfilling one’s greatest desires, elder siblings, profits and gains, group activities and special friendships.  Jupiter in the 11th will bring expansion, luck and opportunities in these areas.  Jupiter from Aries will also throw its benefits to the 3rd of siblings, communications, media and courage and throw its influence onto its opposite sign of Libra in the 5th of children, creativity, luck and romance.  Jupiter is a karaka or indicator for children and when its in Aries aspecting the 5th of children could bring many blessings around childbirth but also romance.  Jupiter will also throw its good fortune onto the 7th of marriage, partnerships, public recognition and business.

Saturn is a powerful malefic but it’s a functional benefic as it rules the most auspicious 9th bhava of prosperity, travel and higher knowledge and the 8th that is deemed a neutral bhava and the 8th rules change, upheavals, psychology, astrology, research and business deals.  Saturn being a natural malefic gives ambition and determination that is good for business affairs but not as good for relationships or health.  Saturn entered Virgo September 2009 until November 11, 2011 moving through your 4th bhava giving delays but many responsibilities with home, property, mother or family.  Virgo rules the areas of health, work, service and analysis.  Fortunately the protection of Jupiter on Saturn will watch over the delays or struggles with the 4th issues but only until May 11, 2011.

Expansive Jupiter in Pisces is in opposition to constricted Saturn in Virgo until May 11th that gives protection to Scorpio but will often give opportunities and delays in the areas described above with the bhavas of the 4th of the home and family and the 10th of career and authority.

Saturn in Virgo will also bring challenges and lessons to be learned to your 6th of health and work and to the 10th of career, fame and authority.  Malefic Ketu has also been transiting the sign of Gemini and your lagna along with malefic Saturn also aspecting your lagna from the end of 2009 through May 2, 2011 when Ketu leaves Gemini.  Therefore Saturn and Ketu 2010 through April 2011 could have given problems health, self-confidence and leadership.

Saturn will enter its exalted position Libra for the first time in 30 years November 11, 2011 until November 2014.  Saturn will bring important learning lessons of Libra that include relationships, marriage, clients and customers, contracts and business partnerships.  But for Gemini Saturn in Libra will also be transiting your 5th bhava of children, speculation, learning, entertainment, sports and creativity.  Being exalted in Libra will give many blessings in these areas of Libra and the 5th that will give you determination to work hard and the discipline for education, or having or working with children or creative projects.  Saturn from your 5th will also throw its influence to the 7th in Sagittarius of marriage, partnerships, clients and business and the 11th bhava of group activities, financial gains and achievement of desires.  Saturn will also bring its influence to the 2nd of income, family, food and speech.

Jupiter in Aries in your 11th will be in opposition to Saturn in Libra in the 5th gives opportunities and delays with children, creative projects, achievements and group activities November 11, 2011 through May 20, 2012.  But Jupiter in Aries and Saturn in Libra will form a supportive double transit of growth to Sagittarius with your 7th of marriage, partnerships, contracts and clients, public recognition and business.

Natural malefic Mars is a functional temporal for Gemini and will be in Leo October 30, 2011 through June 21, 2012 transiting your 3rd bhava of siblings, writing, communications, the fine arts, sports and short trips.  Jupiter in Aries will be shining its divine grace and protection onto Mars through May 20, 2012 making sure your 3rd bhava desires can be realized to your benefit; such as with publishing, media, communications, travel and siblings.

Rahu in Scorpio and Ketu in Taurus will begin May 2, 2011 until mid January 2013.  Rahu will increase your worldly desires to compete and succeed in the material world and Scorpio for Gemini rules the 6th of work, service, health and competition.

Ketu seeks the inner spiritual life and tends to detach from the material world.  Ketu in Taurus will be in the 12th bhava of spiritual growth, foreign travel and charity.  This will be a great deepening of the spiritual life for those ready to take the journey.

Meena Lagna:-

Health

This year may cause issues with health as Saturn will be transiting the adverse 8th house for you. This is a malefic transit known as Ashtama Sani and will last through November 2, 2014. Be extra careful with pre-existing health conditions and diseases. You should be careful during January and February. Be careful while driving your vehicle and don’t mix drinking with driving otherwise you may be in trouble. There may be some disturbance because of  an elder member in your family member and you may have to visit hospitals very frequently. It will be good for you to keep yourself checked medically from time to time during this year due to Saturn being 12th lord (Expenditure, Losses, Hospitals) being placed in the very malefic 8th house in Transit.

Business and Income

2012 will prove to be a good year for you till May 20, 2012 as Jupiter the karaka for expansion, gains and wealth will be in Aries in your second house of wealth and assets. Jupiter is also your 10th lord and Lagnesh. Wearing a Yellow Sapphire will be very beneficial for you if Jupiter is well placed in your birth chart. You will have opportunities for monetary gains during this year. If you are in planning some new projects this year, try to convert your planning into practice. You will reap good results. The time is in your favour so try and work hard and you will get the desired results definitely till May. Your sign lord Jupiter is in your second house creating a good combination for earning wealth and some good occasions of togetherness in family.  Throughout this year you may earn lot of money from your business. Those that are in service will get promotions and good increments too. Those wants to change their job have good opportunity to change the job till May. Jupiter will move to the 3rd house of siblings, short travels, communication, effort and initiative in May. The third house transit of Jupiter is not the greatest but its aspect on the 7th house of partnerships, business, marriage; the 9th of fortune, long distance travel, higher education and learning and the 11th house of elder siblings, friends, Income, Gains and fulfillment of hopes and desires is positive. This will however be negated to a great extent because of the overriding factor of  the very adverse 8th Saturn transit.

Your family and relatives

There will be very good focus and interaction with your family members. Jupiter will be in the second house of family till the end of May, 2012. This year your family and partner will be a priority for you.  With your spouse you may experience bickering and nagging on small issues but through your loving nature you will manage everything and overcome  misunderstandings. You will get good support from your life partner at every level during this year because of Jupiters aspect on the 7th house. Family life will generally be good throughout for you albeit with some friction because of Mars till the middle of this year.

Education & Career

For students this year will prove to be a  good year. You may get admission to your desired college or university. If you are going to give any competitive examination for any service etc the result will be in your favour. You may get admission in a good university according to your choice. If you concentrate on your goal, then you will go beyond your expectation. Those that are working could see a bonus or promotion with some possibility of transfer within your country. So the overall year for Pisces will be good till May 2012. Career will see setbacks and issues because of the adverse 8th house transit of Saturn after May 2012 when Jupiter enters Taurus. Specific remedial measures will be needed else this period will be a tough nut to crack even though Saturn is in its exaltation, the karmic lessons will be  harsh and many transformations, upheavals and changes are destined until November 2014. Saturn in the 8th is also known as ‘Kantaka Sani’ (Thorn in the foot) This period is especially tough and adverse related to your career. There may be issues at your workplace regarding your career and your peace of mind will be affected. There shall be delays and problematic circumstances in your career which will cause worry and stress. Saturn in the 8th aspects the 10th house of Career, the second house of Wealth and the very important trikona, the 5th which deals with new jobs, investments, knowledge, sastras, future purva punya or merit from past lives and overall luck. The 5th house is also the 8th from the 10th house of Career. The 8th house transit of Saturn from lagna or moon sign is always adverse in all areas of life. You should consult a good Astrologer to delineate this transit by using different techniques of Bhrigu and Ashtakvarga while combining them with your Natal Chart, Vargas and Dasas.

Your friends and Love relations

If you are in a love relationship, you may get good results and you will become closer. Those that are looking for a partner and a relationship will get opportunities after May 2012 when the great benefic Jupiter will aspect Taurus in the 7th house. However, you may get into frequent misunderstandings with your partner because of the malefic aspect of Saturn and Rahu on your 5th house of Romance. You must be calm, patient and caring to improve your understanding by trying to also be compassionate and  transparent with each other. There will be an opportunity to make new friends and improve relationships with existing friends after May 2012 when Jupiter will aspect the 11th house. There shall be friction in friendship and social circles as Capricorn is the sign of Jupiter’s debilitation. You must exercise restraint and keep a serious check on your speech and emotions as Mars aspects your sign (self, psychology, intelligence) and is the lord of your second house of speech.

Vehicle, Expenses and Spirituality

Mars will remain in your sixth house till June. This is a good period for positive aggression and victory over enemies. Keep a check on your intellect and mind as Mars aspects your sign with its 8th aspect. There could be arguments with your father as Mars is the 9th lord placed in the 6th and issues in long distance travel too. You may purchase a new vehicle this year because some strong combinations being present for purchasing a new vehicle. Those who have vehicles already may incur a lot of money on its maintenance. You may also spend money on religious journeys especially after May 20, 2012 when Jupiter moves to your 3rd house and aspects the 9th house of Dharma and Pilgrimages.  Rahu is in its debilitation in the 9th house in Scorpio. There could be issues at work with your boss and superiors. Father’s health could cause concerns till Jupiter moves to Taurus and casts its protection to the 9th house in May. Rahu’s aspect on the Rasi/Lagna may cause health issues and its aspect on the 5th may result in issues with childbirth and children as both these dire Malefics, Saturn and Rahu will aspect the 5th house. Rahu also has its 12th aspect on the 8th house where Saturn is posited in Transit and may be a catalyst for sudden health issues and transformations in your life.

Tour and Travel

There will be a  lot of travel of mid and long distance this year because of the movement of Jupiter and Rahu connected to your 3rd (Short distance) and 9th (long distance) travels. You may travel alone or with your family for personal, business and some religious purpose on pilgrimage. Try and save enough money for a long journey and travels. Some of you may have specific work related business travels too which will prove to be  fruitful for you, especially after May when Jupiter will cast its benefic influence onto the 9th house being your Sign lord. Its aspect on the 7th house will be  fruitful for travel as well.  The 7th house is important for travel and career as well as it is the 10th from the 10th and the 11th from the  9th house.

Planet specific Transits in General for 2012
Jupiter is a functionally neutral planet for Pisces as it rules 2 kendras; the lagna of the Self and body and the 10th of career.  Jupiter is also the best benefic in the heavens. Jupiter entered Aries on May 11, 2011 and remain until May 20, 2012.  Jupiter rules growth, optimism, travel and education and Aries rules new beginnings, independence, ambition and courage.  Aries rules the 2nd bhava of income, family, food and speech.  Jupiter in the 2nd will bring expansion, luck and opportunities in these areas.  Jupiter from Aries will also throw its benefits to the 6th bhava of employment, health, self-improvement, service, litigation and pets and Jupiter will throw its influence onto its opposite sign of Libra onto your 8th bhava of legacies, partner’s income, psychology, astrology, change and endings.  Jupiter will also throw its good fortune onto the 10th bhava of career, fame, authority, government and reputation. After May 20, 2012 Jupiter will move to your 3rd house ruling the 10th house and the 1st. The third house placement is good for communication, travel and initiative. Relationships, Journeys, Religion and Gains from friends and earned Income will benefit because of its benefic aspect.

Saturn is a powerful malefic and a functional malefic as it rules the the 12th of foreign travels, retreat, liberation, losses and uncertainties and the 11th of gains, achievements, friends, elder siblings and group activities. Saturn entered its exalted position Libra for the first time in 30 years November 11, 2011 until November 2014.  Saturn will bring important learning lessons of Libra that include relationships, marriage, clients and customers, contracts and business partnerships.  But for Pisces Saturn in Libra will also be transiting your 8th bhava of changes, endings, legacies, partner’s income, research and psychology.  Being exalted in Libra will give many blessings in these areas of Libra and in the 8th of changes.  Saturn from 8th will also throw its influence to the 10th of career, authority, government, fame and reputation and the 2nd bhava of income, family, food and speech.  Saturn will also bring its challenges to the 5th bhava of children, speculation, education and romance.   Jupiter in Aries in your 2nd will be in opposition to Saturn in Libra in the 8th gives opportunities and delays in finances, income, endings and legacies November 11, 2011 through May 20, 2012.  But Jupiter in Aries and Saturn in Libra will also form a supportive double transit of growth to Sagittarius to your 10th house of career, fame and authority.

Natural malefic Mars is a functional benefic for Pisces as it influences the 2nd of income and the  9th of prosperity.  Mars will be in Leo October 30, 2011 through June 21, 2012 heating up and creating stress to your 6th bhava of employment, self-improvement, health, quarrels and debts.  Mars in Leo, however will be protected by Jupiter in Aries who will be shining its divine grace and protection onto Mars through May 20, 2012 making sure your 6th bhava will be protected and bring more of its blessings with work and health.

Rahu in Scorpio and Ketu in Taurus will begin May 2, 2011 until mid January 2013.  Rahu will increase your worldly desires to compete and succeed in the material world and Rahu for Pisces influences the 9th of long distant traveling, father, teachers, legal matters and prosperity.

Ketu seeks the inner spiritual life and tends to detach from the material world.  Ketu in Taurus will be in the 3rd bhava of communications, younger siblings, short trips, writing and motivation that could create problems this areas.

Conclusion:- A good Atharva Vedic Swamiji  must be consulted during this period. This is especially imperative and important for those who have Cancer, Libra, Scorpio and Pisces Lagna or Moon Sign.

Mesha Lagna:-

The Vedic system prescribes planetary transit analysis based on Moon Sign and Lagna. Both are important to judge their effect.

Health

Rahu will remain in your eighth house during this year. For this you may feel depressed and sick but do not worry this will be just a seasonal problem or a disturbance due to change in weather. But it is advised to not be careless about your health. Give proper attention to your health otherwise the problems may develop into something big for you requiring medical attention.  So take care of yourself. During the month of June problems with your digestive system may arise. So it is advisable to maintain a balance between your eating habits and your work routine.

Business and Investments

During this year you may not have good fortune with respect to your finance. Though you are a workaholic you may not get proper results for your efforts and get upset because of this. During September to November you may try some new strategies with your business or maybe with a job that may increase your income. With the use of some new technology in your business or new technique at work may give a new height to your career. It is also possible that you may get a promotion in your existing job or may get a very good job change. It is also possible that you may have to travel a lot for your business or job.

Your family and relatives

At the starting of this year it is possible that you and your spouse may get into some quarrels for very petty reasons. Mars the lord of your sign will remain in your fifth house till the month of June. You will focus on your children during this period. You should also take care for health of your child. You will get a good rapport with your children. You may have to take some important decision at the end of May. Your relationship with your wife will become better but during June and July some misunderstanding may occur possibly due to a third person though you will easily sort out this problem with intelligence.

Education & Career

During this year you are having Jupiter in your ascendant and mars in the fifth house, the position will give good and very positive result for students. The results will be in your favor by the grace of God. You should focus on managing your time and work hard during the months of February and May. Jupiter will remain in your sign Aries, till May. Jupiter’s aspect on the 10th house of Capricorn for career and karma will be very beneficial and expansive. Saturn in its exaltation being the 10th and 11th lord placed in the 7th will be very positive for business stability and slow but sure gains. Overall the year is good for students, education, career and income.

Your friends and Love relations

Love relations will be good during the month of June and July. Your relations with your loved ones will remain calm and sweet throughout the year but face a shadow of depression because of Saturn transiting Libra in the 7th house. It is in exaltation which may make the relationship stable but lack happiness and joy. It is possible that you may get into some misunderstanding at the start of the year. But later on through the year problems will be sorted out. During the month of August and September you may again face issues with relations in your past.

Vehicle, Expenses and Pious Deed

During this year you will incur your money in some pious deed. During the month of April and August you may incur expenditure and spend money in repairing your vehicle. There is also a possibility of purchasing a new vehicle for exchange of the older one. Till March you may spend money on the maintenance of your vehicle. There are possibilities of having an auspicious occasion at your home as Jupiter moves to Taurus in your second house being the lord of the 9th house. The second house transit of Jupiter on May 20, 2012 will be beneficial for fortune and luck with accumulating assets, good news in the family and an increase in wealth.

Tour and Travels

You will travel a lot throughout the year in relation to your business or your job. The travels will prove to be very fruitful for you. During the month of May and June of 2012 you may visit some holy places of pilgrimage with your family. At the end of the year you may also travel for some family occasions.

Important Transits for Aries
Saturn entered its exalted position Libra for the first time in 30 years November 11, 2011 until November 2014. Saturn will bring important learning lessons of Libra that include relationships, marriage, clients and customers, contracts and business partnerships. But for Aries Saturn in Libra will also be transiting your 7th bhava of relationships, clients, contracts and business. Being exalted in Libra will give many blessings from Saturn in these areas of Libra and the 7th and especially with professional relationships but in personal relationships Saturn can give commitments and the discipline to work and resolve any marriage problems or he can delay. Saturn from your 7th will also throw its influence to the 9th in Sagittarius of prosperity, higher knowledge, teachers and long distant traveling and the 4th bhava for property, family, mother and contentment. Saturn will also aspect the 1st that could challenge the body and self-confidence.

Rahu in Scorpio and Ketu in Taurus will begin May 2, 2011 until mid January 2013.  Rahu will increase your worldly desires to compete and succeed in the material world and Scorpio for Aries rules the 8th bhava of change, upheavals, spouse’s income, legacies, research, business deals and transcendent knowledge; such as vedic astrology.

Ketu seeks the inner spiritual life and tends to detach from the material world and with Rahu in the 8th this combo could increase the Aries curiosity for astrology and other spiritual teachings.  Ketu in Taurus will be transiting the 2nd bhava of income, family, food and speech giving detachment or confusion in any of these areas.  However, Jupiter will enter Taurus on May 20, 2012 and remain protecting the rest of Ketu’s journey and giving more spiritual growth in the lessons signified by Ketu.

Kumba Lagna:

Peace will reign in your family life in the first half of the year although the same cannot be said for the second half of the year. There may be changes in your private life. Single people are likely to have new acquaintances, which will result in a new love affair. This romantic encounter is quite probable. You need to be more alert around financial problems from May to July. Luck is with you all the way and it could be that a windfall puts your personal economy in a healthier condition. Businessmen will make agreements with partners from other cities or countries, and will leap into action to achieve a desired purpose. At the same time, alternative opportunities are likely to occur – you’ll change your work or take up another direction. Your new partners will harmoniously replace the old ones. Employees also benefit with promotions or a rise. Your intelligence will get sharpened; you will succeed in your examinations. Career will be high on your priority and bring in a high level of growth in the first half of the year. Authority and confidence would be high. Opposition to your ideas and issues in marriage and relations could come in the second half of the year. Childless couples would be blessed with child. Health will improve a lot. Religious travel and pilgrimages may come your way.

TRANSIT ANALYSIS FOR PLANETS IN 2012

Jupiter is a functionally malefic planet for Aquarius as it rules the 11th bhava of desire and ambitions and the 2nd of income, family and speech.  Jupiter is also the best benefic in the heavens. Jupiter entered Aries May 11, 2011 and will remain until May 20, 2012.  Jupiter rules growth, optimism, travel and education and Aries rules new beginnings, independence, ambition and courage.  Aries rules the 3rd bhava of younger siblings, communications, dramatic arts, short trips and courage.  Jupiter in the 3rd will bring expansion, luck and opportunities in these areas.  Jupiter from Aries will also throw its benefits to the 7th bhava of marriage, partnerships, contracts, business and foreign residence and Jupiter will throw its influence onto its opposite sign of Libra onto your 9th bhava of prosperity, long distant travels, education, teachers and father.  Jupiter will also throw its good fortune onto the 11th bhava of profits and gains, group activities, friendships, elder siblings and fulfilling desires.

Jupiter will move to Taurus in the 4th house on May 20, 2012 for a year.  Taurus rules the 4th bhava of home, mother, property, education and vehicles.  Jupiter in the 4th will bring expansion, luck and opportunities in these areas.  Jupiter from Taurus will also throw its benefits to the 8th of legacies, partner’s income, psychology, astrology and business deals and Jupiter will throw its influence onto its opposite sign of Scorpio onto your 10th bhava of career, authority, government, fame and reputation.  Jupiter will also throw its good fortune onto the 12th bhava of spiritual liberation, foreign travels, pilgrimages but also introspection and losses.

Saturn is a powerful malefic but a functional benefic according to Parashara as it rules the lagna or the 1st bhava of the self, body and confidence and the 12th of foreign travels, retreat, liberation, losses and uncertainties.  Saturn being a malefic gives ambition and determination that is good for business affairs but not as good for relationships or health. Saturn entered its exalted position Libra for the first time in 30 years November 11, 2011 until November 2014.  Saturn will bring important learning lessons of Libra that include relationships, marriage, clients and customers, contracts and business partnerships.  But for Aquarius Saturn in Libra will also be transiting your 9th bhava of travel, higher studies, teachers, father and foreign travel.  Being exalted in Libra will give many blessings in these areas of Libra and in the 9th of prosperity.  Saturn from 9th will also throw its influence to the 11th of gains, fulfilling desires, friendships, elder siblings and group activities and the 3rd bhava of communications, information, short trips, fine arts and younger siblings.  Saturn will also bring its challenges to the 6th bhava of employment, competitors, health, self-improvement and debts. Jupiter in Aries in your 3rd will be in opposition to Saturn in Libra in the 9th gives opportunities and delays education, media, traveling and legal matters November 11, 2011 through May 20, 2012.  But Jupiter in Aries and Saturn in Libra will also form a supportive double transit of growth to Sagittarius to your 11th house of achievement, elder siblings, profits and gains, and group activities.

Natural malefic Mars is a functional malefic for Aquarius as it influences the 3rd of desire and the 10th of career. Mars will be in Leo October 30, 2011 through June 21, 2012 heating up and creating stress to your 7th bhava of marriage, partnerships, contracts, business and diplomacy.  Mars in Leo, however will be protected by Jupiter in Aries who will be shining its divine grace and protection onto Mars through May 20, 2012 making sure your 7th bhava will be protected and bring more of its blessings in relationships and more business.

Rahu in Scorpio and Ketu in Taurus will begin May 2, 2011 until mid January 2013.  Rahu will increase your worldly desires to compete and succeed in the material world and Rahu for Aquarius influences the 10th of career, fame, reputation and authority, which gives great striving for professional success.

Ketu seeks the inner spiritual life and tends to detach from the material world.  Ketu in Taurus will be in the 4th bhava of home, mother, property and education.  Ketu here could disturb the inner personal life because of Rahu’s need to be out in the world making a name for itself.

Rishaba Lagna:-

There shall be a changed improvement in your overall performance this year. You may have to enhance your level of initiative and performance to cope with the increasing pressure of work. Some of you will get a new position. Some of you will get recognition in your career. Healthwise, you will feel more energetic and fresh. Your health related distress will be reduced. Love will flow for you for the entire year. Try to redefine your love statement in your own way as it can bring excitement into your life. Those who are single right now will find a suitable mate around the third quarter of 2012. You will buy your own property or new vehicle. Go through the relevant documents very carefully. Trying to get everything right is rather a tall order and this is especially true in the financial arena. But don’t worry about the fine-tuning if you feel that an important matter needs prompt attention. News received after mid year enables you to plan ahead with greater confidence. Socially, you’ll remain active in all the events. The caring nature of married couples will keep happiness in their relation, but some arguments might get heated in the month of April or May. You’ll find your family supporting you in all your major decisions. Some childless couples may become pregnant.



 2012 PLANETARY TRANSITS ANALYIS

Jupiter is a functional malefic for Taurus as it rules the 8th of upheavals and change and the 11th of fulfilling one’s desires but it’s also the best benefic in the heavens. Jupiter will enter Aries May 11, 2011 and remain until May 20, 2012.  Jupiter rules growth, optimism, travel and education and Aries rules new beginnings, independence, ambition and courage.  Aries rules the 12th bhava for Taurus giving spiritual and psychological growth and insights, foreign travel, charity and pilgrimages.  Jupiter from Aries will also throw its benefits to the 4th bhava of home, mother, property and vehicles and throw its influence onto its opposite sign of Libra in the 6th of work, service, debts, health and pets.  Jupiter will also throw its good fortune onto the 8th  of legacies, spouse’s income, astrology, research and business deals.

Saturn is a powerful malefic but it’s a functional benefic and yogakaraka for Taurus bringing many benefits as Saturn for Taurus rules the 9th of dharma and prosperity and the 10th of karma and career to form it’s own Raja Yoga with the best houses in the horoscope. Saturn being a natural malefic gives ambition and determination that is good for career but not as good for relationships or health. Saturn will enter its exalted position Libra for the first time in 30 years November 11, 2011 until November 2014.  Saturn will bring important learning lessons of Libra that include relationships, marriage, clients and customers, contracts and business partnerships.  But for Taurus Saturn in Libra will also be transiting your 6th bhava of health, employment, self-improvement, disputes and service. Being exalted in Libra will give many blessings in these areas of Libra and the 6th that will give you determination to work hard and the discipline for eating better an exercising.  Saturn from your 6th will also throw its influence to the 8th in Sagittarius of changes, joint ventures, chronic health conditions and research and the 3rd bhava of siblings, communications, creative arts and short trips. Saturn will also aspect the 12th that is good for working alone, meditation, and introspection but also good for foreign business matters.

Jupiter in Aries in your 12th will be in opposition to Saturn in Libra in the 6th giving opportunities and delays with work, health and travel November 11, 2011 through May 20, 2012.  But Jupiter in Aries and Saturn in Libra will form a supportive double transit to Sagittarius to your 8th house of settlements, inheritance, research and business deals. Jupiter will move to Taurus on May 20, 2012 for a year, which is your first house. Its aspect on the 5th bhava of new jobs, investments, speculation, knowledge, luck and on the 9th bhava of long journeys, religion, pilgrimages, bhagya and higher education and wisdom will be very beneficial to you. Jupiter rules the 8th house of Transformation, Legacies and Change and the 11th house of elder siblings, Income, friends, Gains and fulfillment of hopes and desires. Its transit on your Rasi will be beneficial in gains from cash flow, researches and inheritance. A new job could come your way with higher salary and foreign travel is also in the cards with a chance of a religious journey on pilgrimage.

Natural malefic Mars is a functional temporal for Taurus and will be in Leo October 30, 2011 through June 21, 2012 transiting your 4th bhava of home, mother, property and contentment.  Jupiter in Aries will be shining its divine grace and protection onto Mars through May 20, 2012 making sure your 4th bhava desires can be realized to your benefit; such as repairs to the home, remodeling or changing residence.

Rahu in Scorpio and Ketu in Taurus will begin May 2, 2011 until mid January 2013.  Rahu will increase your worldly desires to compete and succeed in the material world and Scorpio for Taurus rules the 7th bhava of desiring marriage, partnerships, public recognition and business affairs.

Ketu seeks the inner spiritual life and tends to detach from the material world and with Rahu in the 1st or your lagna will allow relationships to become more intimate because you will be less concerned with your own needs and more focused on your partner.  You may need to be careful of not ignoring your body and health while your attention is on others and business.

RAGHU & KETHU
                                  H.H. Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar


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Rahu and Ketu are not two separate entities in Vedic Astrology. They are two parts of the same demon, Swarbhanu who was a dragon. The relevant story goes like this. It was desired to bring out the gems lying hidden in the womb of the ocean. The gems were not the precious stones that we often get out of the sea. What is meant here is perhaps the secrets were unknown so far. Incidentally, it may be added here that by water they never meant the compound or two gases. In occult and spiritual literature water is the base of all manifestation. Water is used as a purifying agent in all religions the world over. As the butter in the milk is not visible but can be obtained by churning the milk, the gods and demons representing the good and evil forces wanted to churn the ocean. The work cannot be done by one or a few persons. It was decided to harness all the available forces of the suras ( gods) and Asuras (demons). As the consequence would be precious to both the parties, they decided to work together and share all that came out. Sumeru mountain was selected as the stick for churning. A serpent was used as the cord for the stick. Many gems came out of the sea one by one. Amrita, the nectar that makes one immortal to one who drinks it, was the last to appear.

The gods did not want to share this nectar with the demons lest the demons become immortal and evil perpetuate. The demons were already apprehensive of the intentions of gods. The latter approached Lord Vishnu who is always partial to gods. The latter appeared before the quarrelling parties in the form of a charming damsel. The damsel assured justice to both parties and asked them to stand in two rows. Swarbhanu one of the demons, apprehensive of the justice by the damsel infiltrated into the row of gods incognito and got his share of the nectar. It was only after drinking the nectar that he was detected by Sun and Moon who complained about it to Lord Vishnu who got enraged and chopped off the head of the demon. The two portions, head and the headless trunk have since been going round in the zodiac. As Sun and Moon are both their enemies they try to devour them which is the cause of solar and lunar eclipses. Swarbhanu before drinking the nectar had observed great penaces and Tapas and got a boon from Lord Brahma that he would be worshipped along with all the planets. Sun and Moon. It was on account of this boon of Lord Brahma that Lord Vishnu(the damsel) deliberately ignored his infiltration and gave him the nectar. The head portion of the demon is known Rahu and the trunk as Ketu.

On the face it looks funny but an intelligent interpretation of it would lead us to great truth. Gods and demons have always existed side by side, each fearful of the other and each struggling for existence and supremacy over the other. Churning of the ocean for taking out the gems was to have the secrets of life and of the manifestation. The Mt. Sumera is nothing but our spinal cord. The nectar that appeared last of all was nothing but the secrets of life and death and the way to liberation. The serpent used as a rope to bind the mountain is the wise man, perhaps, under whose guidance the operation should be undertaken. In short the churning of the sea is nothing but awakening and activating the Kundalini or Serpent power. The person who detected the demon was Moon who represents an illumined mind. Only and illumined mind can distinguish between good and bad. Head is the governing portion of the entire body and the experiences and the knowledge deposited in the lower portion of the body cannot be utilized by a headless man. In fact knowledge of truth and being one with it are two different things. Even the secret knowledge of truth provides the knower with many Siddhis and accomplishments which may be used as well as misused in the daily affairs of life. Chopping off the head means a separation of the governing part of the body from real truth.

The most significant point in the story is that the head comprising the mind and the faculty of distinction and power to govern the body is termed as Rahu. Because he was a demon his eyes are cast downwards, that is, towards earth or material pursuits. The material pleasures may give short time benefits but in the long run the individual gets disillusioned and starts looking towards the heavens for long term or permanent peace and bliss. As Rahu has gained the secrets of life and death he becomes invincible. He will try to get what he wants. If the circumstances are conducive or he will manipulate if they are not conductive. In other words, speaking astrologically, Rahu will get whatever it stands for by hook or by crook. It is compared with Saturn. The discussion on this aspect is possible only after we have learnt more about Rahu. One thing however is certain. Rahu in eclipses is active in dark fortnight and Ketu in bright fortnight. It is on this account that Ketu is considered as the Karaka or significator of Moksha or liberation. Both the nodes are malefic because the individuals gets troubles in both the paths whether spiritual or material.

Rahu and Ketu

Rahu and Ketu have no house of their owns. They are guided by the lord of the house they occupy. They are also influenced by the planets co-occupying the houses with them and also by those aspecting them. This supports our assumption that the nodes affect more than one aspect of life.

Further, the two nodes are always opposite to each other. Normally the planets opposing each other affect each others results. This may not be so with the nodes because the results in each case may not have to be opposed or affected. If at all, they affect each other that which be only supplementary and not otherwise.

According to mythological tales Rahu is the head of the dragon. Head as we know contain the brain and controls the functioning of the entire body. This suggests that Rahu is the controlling and active node. Ketu rules of the body, sends feelings and sensations to the brain. To analyse those sensations and take action if necessary is within the jurisdiction of Rahu. More precisely Ketu has the power of transforming the events into experience which turn into wisdom. On the basis of the above we can assume that the wisdom derived from events is stored by Kety and may be lying some where at the unconscious level. The wisdom lying at the unconscious may come up to rule conscious or even the conscious level which inspires us to respond involuntarily to some events even knowing fully well that a particularly action shall go against our interests, we take that action.

Nobody can predict such action. We may call it mysterious because we do not know the reasons why we took certain action which was not at all warranted under the then prevailing circumstances. This is the bridge linking the fact with the present. Ignoring Rahu and Ketu we would be missing this link.

The sign dispositors of the nodes function as the channels for them. Modern writers have started to link them with our previous incarnations. Ketu stores the past events in its own way and delivers their results through the agency of its sign dispositors and the planets connected with it.



Ketu

Astrologically speaking, human life has been divided into three stages as Rajasic, Tamasic and Satvic phases. These are also the three Gunas or Qualities manifest in this Universe.  Ketu is the first Graha in each of these three stages. In Pisces the egos were fast sleep and had lost their individually. The first step was to awaken the dormant egos. There may be noised around them yet they are not awakened unless called out by name. This is so because the sleeping egos had not lost their individually. The persons generally identify themselves with the name. They will not easily be awakened by calling out by their names. Ketu as the first Graha required for awakening the ego indicates that it has some thing to do with the activities the sleeping ego had identified itself with. Ketu thus can be taken to be concerned with the life earlier than when the egos went dormant. In other words Ketu implants in the egos their earlier identification. Ketu was the repository of its past deeds in some form or the other. It was however, at mental stage.

In the Tamsic phase the individual is ready to face the world manifest physically and mentally. Ketu’s appearance as first again means that the experiences gained in the earlier life release their talent faculties. Sattwik attributes lead to enlightenment on the basis of its existence in the world of matter. Molla in the group asks individual once again to indentify himself in accordance with his past experience. He may like to go for more experiences of the world of matter or to change the course of piolgirmage to spiritualism. This is one aspect of Ketu that is its contribution to the process of evolution. This is the main function of Ketu and all the others Grahas for that matter. When we talk of astrological function we have to keep this in mind that Ketu is the repository of our past Karmas or deeds and misdeeds that bring us to this world of matter and manifestation.

Astrologically speaking, Ketu’s Nakshatra fall in the signs Aries Leo and Sagittarius. The indication is that Ketu does whatever it likes on an impulse. It does not analyse its action objectively. It has no tolerance or forbearance. Seeking reasons for such impulsive actions. We go to the study of the rulers of its Nakshatra’s four quarters. The Nakshatras fall in different signs of the zodiac but their quarters are governed by Mars. Venus, Mercury and Moon. They all belong to the first phase of evolution. Their impact is on subjective mind and they all seek externalization of themselves. Externalisation means an impulse of expressing in physical terms all that they feel inside. The moon as the lord of Cancer governs the cosmic Hiranyagarbha the womb of all manifestation. The egos get all type of nourishment that is required by the ego for all its manoeuvres that it cherished. It is for this reason that Ketu is compared with Mars.

Ketu is called Shikhi which means the top. Ketu prepares the individual for each phase of his journey. Preparation for any action requires a conviction that he can do the work required of him. Ketu for this purpose gives flashes of the inner self of the individual which is omnipotent. The aspect of Ketu is present in all its Nakashatras. It tries to take you to spiritualism, the way to the cosmic self. Ketu’s action is always on the mental plane irrespective of the phase of evolution it is concerned with. In Aries it stimulates the mind because the emerging egos had attained the stage of floating masses. In Pisces they were merely the floating nebulae.

In Leo it again stimulated the mind, increased self centered-ness to the degree of being an egoist. It did so because the ego wanted to have more experience the material world. In the last phase of development it stimulated the mind again to take a decision and if need be to change the course of journey. In short, Ketu does not produce the circumstances. It creates the mind. It is the top executive of human actions.

It is true that by affecting the mind Ketu causesa great mental turbulence because the matter does not move according to its dictates. This often causes great agonies and even frustrations. Repeated failures and frustrations lead to a situation of helplessness and isolation, then the individual tries to seek remedies and divine help. Ketu does not ask him to withdraw into his shell and that is possible only when we surrender ourselves. Our western friends are of the opinion that Ketu is Mars conjunct Saturn. It cannot be said how this assumption has gained ground . Mars gives up its impulsive nature in the Saturnian sign Capricorn. Esoterically Saturn is considered to be a god of retribution and turning all Karmik accumulation into impersonal universe energy. Karmik retribution is the department under Rahu as we have seen during our study of Nakshatras. Ketu is not concerned with retribution. Its department is storing of all the deeds or misdeeds in the form or wisdom or experiences. It is difficult to agree with western assumption. The discussion can be summarized briefly.

1. Ketu is a Karmic planet in the sense that it is the store house of all our past deeds or misdeeds and ego aspirations and ambitions of the previous incarnations.
2. Ketu does not create circumstances. It is the circumstances which churn the contents of Ketu and become the stimulants to bring out the past relevant experiences etc to the fore to influence the mind.
3. Ketu is like Mars because it works at the spur of the moment.
4. Ketu brings out the specific ray to the fore.

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It was Ketu that sowed the seed of re-incarnation of the ego. It gave them them wisdom and experience that they had gathered during their last sojourn in the world. It was subjective and purely on mental plane. It was too early to be effective but it was very important because it demarcated the line of action of each ego. By the time Rahu appeared on the scene various other developments had taken place. Rahu gave to the egos a human shape. All the organs of sense and action were fully developed. It was a human being with animal instinct. There was need to plant something that was anti animalism. The possibility of any action arises only when there are two aims different from each other. Ketu no doubt gave the flashes of divinity. It was Rahu which made the ego in human shape realize divinity in him along with animalism but along with the instincts. Rahu also imparted the knowledge that the divinity in him was only a bounded divinity. It had its own limitation in manifestation. Rahu is considered as on of the Rudras who know the law of evolution, law of Karmas and law of retribution. It was thus assigned the most important task of enforcement of all the three laws.

It is Rahu only who can suspend the operation of the function of any or all the planets at any particular moment. This does not mean that the achievements of the earlier lives or incarnations are lost to the individual. He will be rewarded or punished as the case may be at some future date. They remain in the personal ledger of the individual. It is the full bloomed flower that is to go on its journey towards his destiny. Swati is the next asterism falling in Libra. The sign belongs to Tamasik Vrittis or the attributes. Under this influence the egos immerse themselves deeper and deeper in matter . Rahu here arouses deeper wisdom and spirituality and teaches the ego to have a balanced life. Vayu or the wind god by its “sieving process” shows the distinction between the useful and non useful or real and unreal. The septenary principle starts functioning and the ego pick up its unique thread that it had developed in earlier lives. Rahu oversees the operations of all three laws, namely, the law of evolution, law or Karma and law of retribution.

The third Nakshatra of Rahu is Satbhishak in Aquarius. Lord of Aquarius is Saturn another Rudra governed by Lord Shiva, the Maha Rudra. Saturnian sign Aquarius teaches the individual that his body etc should be considered merely as a channel for the fulfillment of the Divine will and all that he has achieved should be used for the benefit of the world. Personalism gives way to impersonalism. Varuna the presiding deity over the asterism has the responsibility of purifying the soul and cleaning it by removing all the traces of Avidya i.e. ignorance. In critical times when the individual is unable to bear the sieving action of Varuna he looks downward that is, he does not call for the divine assistance but looks for his own faults. In other words the ego again tries to seek the help of its unique ray.

It would be clear from the above that Rahu is not actually the demon but an enlightened demon who is determined to have its divinity back. The sacrifice, however big it may be, is his least concern.

Rahu like Ketu is also a Karmic planet. While Ketu being a store house can be taken as the Karmik (intake) planet and Rahu the active and distributing. Their effects may be termed as Karmik (distribution). Their sign depositors can also be classified like this. The sign lords of Ketu and Rahu on the same analogy are termed as Karmic planet (inlet) and Karmik planet (distribution).

As regards the houses affected by these Karmic Grahas some eminent astrologers say that Ketu has no aspect while Rahu aspects Houses 5, 9 and 12th from it. This is perhaps on the basis that the later eminent astrologers have granted them some aspect. Much work on this point has not been done so far. It is therefore, difficult to agree or disagree with these assertions. As these nodes work through the planets related to them either as sign lords or by association or aspects, we have good reason to believe that the planets show the house affected by the nodes.

The nodes are always retrograde in motion indicating that they relate to the past rather than the present. On this analogy all the retrograde planets at the time of the birth should be treated as Karmic planets. Much research work is required for this purpose.

The sign of the zodiac containing the Nakshatras of Rahu are all airy signs which have their effects on mind. As Rahu governs or controls the part that rules over the entire body it does create material condition conductive to the actions it proposes to take by the actions of the individual. The individual behaves in a way that the required material conditions are produced for him to take punishment or reward as the case may be, for its action. Rahu is compared with Saturn. Saturn is a slow moving planet having many faces (masks) to get its work done ultimately. Rahu is not slow like Saturn but it does have many masks and it uses them as and when required. Saturn is a non-sparing body and so is Rahu. Both try to clear off the Karmic impediments that stand in the way of the individual to unite with the original self. They are cruel but their cruelty is for making the individual better.

Rahu like Saturn is considered to be a liar. In fact none of them is a liar. They only keep their cards close to their chest. The individual mis-understands and misinterprets the situation and experiences the untoward results. Diplomacy of Rahu or Saturn may, however, be taken as their untruthfulness.

Rahu is supposed to be mysterious in action and often treading the unbeaten tracks. This belief also does not carry much of a conviction. Rahu is a celestial being.

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