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 Swamiji Sri Selvam “Siddhar”
During the past issues we discussed a lot about Vedic Astrology.
In this issue I wish to explain about Indian Astronomy and Vedic
Astrology. So to say the Indian Astronomy is the oldest and even
without having a telescope, the ancient rishis, sages and monks
have predicted a lot about the planets and stars. The modern day
scientists have scientifically proved that all these ancient factors
are the greatest truths.
In India the first references to astronomy are to be found in the
Atharva Veda which is dated around 2000 B.C. Vedic Aryans
in fact deified the Sun, Stars and Comets. Astronomy was then
interwoven with astrology and since ancient times Indians have
involved the planets (called Graham) with the determination
of human fortunes. Out of the nine planets some of the planets
are considered inauspicious. In the working out of horoscopes
(called Janma kundali/Janma patra/horoscope/Vedic astrological
chart), the position of the Navagrahas, seven planets plus Raaghu
and Kethu (mythical demons, evil forces) was considered. The
Janmakundali was a complex mixture of science and system of
belief. But the concept was born out of astronomical observations
and perception based on astronomical phenomenon. In ancient
times personalities like Aryabhatta and Varahamihira were
associated with Indian astronomy.
It would be surprising for us to know today that this science had
advanced to such an extent in ancient India that ancient Indian
astronomers had recognized that stars are same as the sun, that
the sun is center of the universe (solar system) and that the
circumference of the earth is 5000 Yojanas. One Yojana being 7.2
kms. The ancient Indian estimates came close to the actual figure.
In Indian languages, the science of Astronomy is today called
Khagola-shastra. The word Khagola perhaps is derived from the
famous astronomical observatory at the University of Nalanda
which was called Khagola. It was at Khagola that the famous 5th
century Indian Astronomer Aryabhatta studied and extended the
subject.
Aryabhatta is said to have been born in 476 A.D. at a town called
Ashmaka in today’s Indian state of Kerala. When he was still
a young boy he had been sent to the University of Nalanda to
study astronomy. He made significant contributions to the field
of astronomy. He also propounded the heliocentric theory of
gravitation, thus predating Copernicus by almost one thousand
years.
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Aryabhatta’s Magnum Opus, the Aryabhattiya was translated
into Latin in the 13th century. Through this translation, European
mathematicians got to know methods for calculating the areas
of triangles, volumes of spheres as well as square and cube root.
Aryabhatta’s ideas about eclipses and the sun being the source
of moonlight may not have caused much of an impression on
European astronomers as by then they had come to know of these
facts through the observations of Copernicus and Galileo.
But considering that Aryabhatta discovered these facts 1500 years
ago, and 1000 years before Copernicus and Galileo makes him
a pioneer in this area too. Aryabhatta’s methods of astronomical
calculations expounded in his Aryabhatta-siddhanta were reliable
for practical purposes of fixing the Panchanga (Hindu calendar).
Thus in ancient India, eclipses were also forecast and their true
nature was perceived at least by the astronomers.
The lack of a telescope hindered further advancement of ancient
Indian astronomy. Though it should be admitted that with their
unaided observations with crude instruments, the astronomers in
ancient India were able to arrive at near perfect measurement of
astronomical movements and predict eclipses. Indian astronomers
also propounded the theory that the earth was a sphere. Aryabhatta
was the first one to have propounded this theory in the 5th century.
Another Indian astronomer, Brahmagupta estimated in the 7th
century that the circumference of the earth was 5000 yojanas. A
yojana is around 7.2 kms. Calculating on this basis we see that
the estimate of 36,000 kms as the earth’s circumference comes
quite close to the actual circumference known today.
There is an old Sanskrit Sloka (couplet) which is as follows:
“Sarva Dishanaam, Surya, Surya, Suryaha.” This couplet means
that there are suns in all directions. This couplet which describes
the night sky as full of suns indicates that in ancient times Indian
astronomers had arrived at the important discovery that the stars
visible at night are similar to the Sun visible during day time. In
other words, it was recognized that the sun is also a star, though
the nearest one. This understanding is demonstrated in another
sloka which says that when one sun sinks below the horizon, a
thousand suns take its place.
It was also recognized that this force is a tractive force. The
Sanskrit term for gravity is Gurutvakarshan which is an amalgam
of Guru-tva-akarshan. Akarshan means to be attracted. Thus the
fact that the character of this force was of attraction was also
recognized. This apart, it seems that the function of attracting
heavenly bodies was attributed to the sun. The term Guru-tva-
akarshan can be interpreted to mean, ‘to the attracted by the
Master”. The sun was recognized by all ancient people to be
the source of light and warmth. Among the Aryans the sun was
highly honored. The sun (Surya) was one of the chief deities in
the Vedas. He was recognized as the source of light (Dinkara),
source of warmth (Bhaskara). In the Vedas he is also referred to
as the source of all life, the centre of creation and the centre of
the spheres.
The last statement is suggestive of the sun being recognized as
the centre of the universe (solar system). The idea is that the sun
was looked upon as the power that attracts heavenly bodies. He
is supported by the virile terms like Raghupati and Aditya used in
referring to the sun. While the male gender is applied to refer to
the sun, the earth (Prithivi, Bhoomi, etc.,) is generally referred to
as a female. The literal meaning of the term Gurutvakarshan also
supports the recognition of the heliocentric theory, as the term
Guru corresponds with the male gender, hence it could not have
referred to the earth which was always referred to as a female.
Many ancient Indian astronomers have also referred to the
concept of heliocentrism. Aryabhatta has suggested it in his
treatise Aryabhattiya. Bhaskaracharya has also made references
to it in his Magnum Opus Siddhanta-Shiromani. All these were
based only on Atharva Veda. But it has to be conceded that the
heliocentric theory of gravitation was also developed in ancient
times (i.e. around 500 B.C.) by Greek astronomers.
What supports the contention that it could have existed in India
before the Greek astronomers developed it, is that in Vedic
literature the Sun is referred to as the ‘centre of spheres’ along
with the term Guru-tva-akarshan which seemingly refers to the
sun. The Vedas are dated around 3000 B.C. to 1000 B.C. Thus
the heliocentric idea could have existed in a rudimentary form
in the days of the Atharva Veda and was refined further by
astronomers of a later age. lndian Astronomers like Aryabhatta
and Varahamihira who lived between 476 and 587 A.D. made
close approaches to the concept of Helicentrism.
In the Surya-Siddhanta, an astronomical text dated around 400
A.D., the following appellations have been given to the sun. “He
is denominated the golden wombed (Hiranyagarbha), the blessed;
as being the generator”. He is also referred to as “The supreme
source of light (Jyoti) upon the border of darkness - he revolves.
Being the creator of creatures He is bringing out the beings from
darkness to light. The Surya-Siddhanta also says that “Bestowing
upon him the scriptures (Vedas) as gifts and establishing him
within the egg as grandfather of all worlds, he himself then
revolves causing existence”. The next ancient science is Indian
Vedic Astrology. Indian Vedic Astrology is considered to be one
of the oldest, most accurate and consistent form of astrology
all over the world. It is a natural cosmic science based on real
astronomy. In India, where Astrology is taken very seriously, it is
one of the most important gifts to the Indian culture. Indian Vedic
Astrology is generally regarded to be very predictive in nature
and hence, it helps an individual to face the future in a better way,
evading any misfortunes or obstacles that might be laid down in
the path to success.
The ancient Vedas which are said to be the oldest religious
literature available has references to this science. “Jyothisha or
Astrology” is one of the limbs of the “Vedas” which date back
to 1500 B.C. Hindus were the original masters who had the
thorough knowledge of astronomy and many rituals and religious
rites were related to the position of planets and their motions.
Long before Kepler, Copernicus, Brahe, Galileo and other galaxy
of astronomers were born, the Hindu sages had already gained
much knowledge on the stellar or planetary universe.
Indian Astrology has three main branches of study. They are
Siddanta, Samhita and Hora.
Siddantas are those who devote to astronomical study of
celestial bodies Samhitas deal with mundane astrology, earth
quakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, rainfall, weather conditions
economic conditions and effects of sunspots. The next and the
very important branch is the Phalitha Jyothisha or Hora, which
concentrates on the system of predictions. This branch has six
sub-divisions, namely, Jathaka, Gola, Prasna, Nimitta, Muhurta
and Ganitha. I wish to give you a briefing about Indian Vedic
Astrology in a nut-shell. Then anybody can easily understand
what Vedic Astrology is. The Indian astrology study consists
of 27 constellations, in 12 lunar mansions. The movements of
two luminaries Sun and Moon, five major planets (Mars, Jupiter,
Saturn, Venus and Mercury) and the two nodal points of the
Moon i.e., Raaghu and Kethu are considered and their positions
are marked. The extra Saturnine planets like Pluto, Neptune and
Uranus are not recognized by the Indian Astrology Above all,
Moon is taken as very important planet for predictions though it
is satellite of earth. The Moon, at the time of birth is found in a
particular position or in a particular star and it will be taken as the
star of the person born. This star will be used for finding out the
major and sub-periods of the person in his life.
Now let me tell the utilities and benefits of Indian Vedic Astrology.
1. To predict the future events.
2. To match the birth-charts of the couple at the time of
marriage for a successful married life.
3. To provide a Life reading containing issues of a person’s
personal life.
4. To find out the Muhurath (best time) to start any auspicious
ceremony.
5. To determine which stars are affecting one’s life.
6. To provide a remedy for your problems.
All the aforesaid things are just hints. The planetorial position
will change according to the Individual horoscopes. To know
more and more about individual horoscope and to solve your
problems anybody can contact me @ USA toll free 1-888-808-
1418 or email to me avtemple@aol.com
I pray Lord Shiva, Goddess Vanadurga and the other Atharva
Veda Yaksha/Yakshini devathas to shower their entire blessings
on all of us to have a clear future and comfortable living. I pray
them to make us meet in the next issue, with some more different
ideas of Vedic Astrology.
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Dreams and the
meanings of dreams(Swapna saasthram.)
By Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar (Dr. Commander Selvam)
The Atharva Vedic astrology has a lot of sub clauses in it. One of
those clauses is dealing with the dreams. In Sanskrit it is called
as “Swapna Saastram”. The dreams have many meanings. I have
explained a lot about dreams on the basis of Atharva Veda. Let us
read about this wonderful science.
The “Maha Rishi Kabala Muni”, one of the authors of Atharva
Veda is one of the main disciples of the great sage Sri.Agasthiyar.
He has written a wonderful Saastra/ theme about the dreams and
their meanings, and the same is still in the old palm scripts and
not yet published anywhere in the world. The palm scripts came
to me from my “Maha guru Sri Chinnappa Siddhar” and being
the Guru Parampara and the next successor of the Ashram, I had
an opportunity to read and utilize the same for the benefits of
the mankind. I like to give some important features about the
Dreams exclusively for the readers, which I hope, are the most
useful for all human beings.
The dreams are so much connected to our future, or some times,
it would be a warning for the expected problems. The dreams are
divided in to 4 different segments of Dreams. One is at the time,
which happens, immediately, as soon as we sleep. The second
one happens at the mid night or called as rendaam jaamam. The
3 rd one occurs in the early morning. The 4th one occurs in the
afternoon or evening times. . We need not worry about any kinds
of dreams come to us after the sun light and before the sun set.
. The Dreams occur in the night always are related to our past
life or to the last incarnation. The mid night dreams have got
connection with our present life. The early morning dreams, lot
of time related to our present life and lot of times, could be the
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warning for the forthcoming issues. Rishi Sri Kabala Muni has
divided the dreams in to 74 parts, and even to my experience with
my followers and devotees, all of their different kinds of dreams
are falling within these 74 segments. I would be able to give
only crispy ideas here. Temple related dreams; If we see, a large
temple, implies that, we are going to get miracles or excellent
Gods’ grace very soon.
If we see the closed temple, or no body in the temple and we are
the only people, implies that, we would be getting lot of hurdles
and bad luck in our different issues, and the same could be settled
by proper advice and rituals through an Atharva Vedic scholar. If
we are getting a dream like opening the Pooja room or the door
of any spiritual place, implies that, we are going to get in to some
new business or job. If we see lot of temple ceremony crowds,
implies a business/ job opportunity and if we see that we are
standing in the crowds implies that, somebody is going to come
to us to give great help.
If we hear a big bell sound either from the temple or from any
other sources imply that, all of our problems and stress in the life
is going to be settled very soon, and also it implies that, again we
should not get in to the problems or causing stress to somebody.
Green trees or tree avenues; seeing some kinds of avenues with
lot of trees or green leaves implies that, we are going to have
excellent new baby in our life. Chances to get some huge money
from the unexpected channels, winning lotto, getting money
from the Politicians are the possibilities.
Seeing in the dreams about King or Raja (government people),
elephant, horse, cow, bull, and or gold would give dhana laabam
(excellent wealth), lucky children, and traveling to the holy
places. Dreams like you are riding or happened to climb bull,
elephant, mountains, tree and dreaming like garbage or split
of other person fall on our body, seeing blood, dead body, and
prostitute would yield a special benefit or quick luck, betterment
of the health, or would absorb new cloths. Seeing a very low
cadre people (in India we call them as scheduled caste people)
or the cleaning persons come with dangerous instruments to fight
with us, it shows that soon we would get lot of health related
problems. . Feeling like, we clean the home with cow dung and
praying, would yield unnecessary feeling about robbers and bad
people. .If we happened to see an unmarried pundit comes to the
home; chances are to get fire problems or accidents.
Climbing on a tree with lot of flowers and fruits gives siddhi-
definite success in our endeavors. Snake climbing on the right
shoulder is the symbol for definite success to get gold/ money, or
getting new children. Eating on the walls or crossing the border
of sea in any means of transportation, gives an unexpected
promotion or the increment in the job. Seeing snake or cancer
means getting money or success. Seeing like eating the sweet on
the lotus leaf, the person will be a Millionaire soon. Seeing like
catching the birds, would yield to enjoyment with a new girl or
lady and all the material blessings.
Seeing like drinking or making liquor, seeing as getting or
giving blood would yield excellent education or wealth. Seeing
dheepam (dhiya), bird, umbrella, chaamaram and prostitute will
bring definite success in the action or job. Seeing like having
the intestine of a human being around us means the concerned
person will become the leader for the place, town, country, or
nation. Seeing like traveling in the carts driven by donkey, camel,
or buffalo means death is soon. Seeing thaamboolam, (marriage
Plate), Sandal wood or Sandal wood paste, curd (Yogurt), pearls,
flowers will bring excellent growth of wealth.
Fruit tress/ forest Dreams; if we happened to see trees or fruits,
which we are using in our day to day life reflects that, we are
going to have sudden “Kubera Sampatthu” (great wealth) and
all kinds of material wealth very soon. Seeing an accountant or
a writing person; these kinds of dreams reflects that, any kind of
court cases will end to our favor. The persons with some kinds of
arts back ground would be getting awards and lot of money too.
If we happened to see any police station/ police/ legal buildings
reflects that, soon we are going to get in to some kinds of court
cases, or litigations. We should be very careful in all kinds of
financial transactions, property related, and business related
deals. Otherwise, we would be put in to lot of hard ships.
If we happened to see flowers means, lot of happiness is
going to be started. If we happened to see that a small girl is
presenting flowers means, success in love affairs, seeing a girl
putting flowers on the head of other girls/ ladies reflects happy
understanding between the couples is going to happen. Beautiful
girl; seeing a beautiful girl in the dreams reflects the happiness
in the life.
If we happened to see a girl entering our home with good / subha
things such as fruits, turmeric, kumkum on her hands reflects
that, some kinds of happy ceremony in the house is will happen
very soon. If you see the marriage or attaining puberty of a girl,
it resembles getting a property. Girl with lot of Jewelleries; if we
happened to see a girl entering our home with lot of jewellery
reveals that we are going to get huge assets from some of our
relatives or from the ancestors. It also reflects some kinds of will
deeds too. Beggar; if we happened to see that we are begging
on the roads, reflects that chances to get in to Bankruptcy, or
somebody could cheat us. For the Business people it reflects that
loosing of business and for the Job people loosing our job or de
promotion etc., For an Industrialist, chances to get either labor
strike or big labor court cases.
House birds; if we have a dream related to the usual house
pets/ birds means, we are just wasting our excellent smartness.
Aggressive Birds; seeing some kind of aggressive birds like Eagle
etc; reflects that soon we are going to get into heavy troubles by
our own surroundings or by the close circle of friends. It also
reflects that, we will not be in a position to understand who is
initiating, the concerned negative ness or black magic around
us. Hunting the birds; having a dream like hunting or shooting
birds or animals reflects that we are unnecessarily disturbing and
bothering somebody and the same should be avoided. Birds’/
Animals’ escape; if we see like some kinds of birds or animals
are escaped from our possession reflects that we are going to
have lot of relief from the long-standing issues and problems.
Sandal wood paste; if we happened to see that or if we dream
that we are pasting a good sandal wood powder or paste on our
body reflects that we are going to get excellent name and fame
very soon in our carrier and lot of chances to get awards from the
Government or the Employer. If we dream like we are putting
sandal wood paste on somebody’s body means, we are going to
get into the clutches of the opposite sex and the opposite person
is going to use us for all their sexual pleasures.
Umbrella; if we happened to see an umbrella related dreams
reflects that we are going to get a permanent and stable life
immediately or chances to get back our loans, which are
uncollected for a long time. There will be chances to get away
from financial burdens too. Meeting a stranger; this dream elects
that we are going to get an excellent status in our life very soon.
Even our enemies will become as closest friends soon and there
are also chances to get somebody to solve the sufferings in our
life. Injury related Dreams; if we dream like we had some kinds
of hurt in the body and the injury is only inside, reflects that
sooner or latter we are going to have lot of problems from the
secret enemies. There are a lot of chances to get in to highest
mental stress. If a business person happens to dream the same,
it is In the business to get in to Bankruptcy or to get in to legal
litigations etc., if we happened to see an accident for us or lot of
blood from our Body reflects that, we are going to have excellent
name and income from some source. Money would flow like
waterfalls. Seeing a dream like getting a bandage for the injury
reflects that, we are going to get cheated by somebody very soon.
Carpet’; Seeing a Carpet reflects that some one who is very close
to us, is going to die and at the same time, the same person is
going to give some kinds of good wealth to us. It is something
like somebody is getting huge funds from somebody, and the
person who gave loan die suddenly without informing to his
people that, the concerned loan or some kinds of payments made
to us.
These are just hints to tell about the Atharva Vedic Swapna
Saastram or dream science. The bad effects of the bad dreams
can be converted as good effects. Having the bad dreams are also
eradicated by the Atharva Veda Thantric rituals. To know more
and more about dreams and the results of the dreams, contact
Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar (Dr. Commander Selvam) @ USA
toll free 1-888-808-1418 or email to avtemple@aol.com
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 kids stories
Back to Square One
As usual a lot of people were present in Akbar’s durbar. A
famous astrologer had come from a far away country. He
was talking about the Solar System and the Earth’s shape.
At one point Akbar said, “If the earth is round, and if one
travel strait towards one direction, he will come back to the
same spot from where he has started the journey.”
“Theoretically it is correct”, said the astrologer. “Why not in
real life?” asked the king.
“One has to cross oceans, mountains and forests to keep the
path straight.” the astrologer said. “Sail through the oceans,
make tunnels in the mountains and use elephants to cross the
forests.” Akbar found the solution. “Still it is impossible”
said the astrologer.
“Why?” Asked Akbar. “It may take years to complete the
whole journey” said the astrologer. “Years? How many?”
asked Akbar. “I don’t know. May be a hundred years or
more” said the astrologer
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“Don’t worry I will ask my ministers. They have an answer
for everything” Akbar looked at the ministers. “Impossible
to calculate.” “Around 25 years” “Fifty years or less”
“80 days” “Why Birbal, you haven’t uttered a word”
the king showed his surprise at Birbal’s silence. “I was
just calculating the time required to go round the earth”
explained Birbal. “And did you get the answer?” asked the
king. “Sure.” Said Birbal. “It will take just one day.” “Just
one day! Birbal it is impossible! Even it will take more than
one day to cross our country.” Said Akbar. “It is possible.
Provided you travel at the speed of the Sun” said Birbal with
a smile.
Uncle Spider
The spider is the hero of many West African tales. Nobody
knows why a spider, of all creatures, should be so honored.
Some say the spider represents a legendary warrior of
ancient times, a man renowned for his cunning as well as for
his velour; others say the spider is a solar symbol, perhaps
because its legs radiate out from a central orb, like the rays of
the sun. Here is a spider tale from northern Nigeria. When
Mother Hyena was away, Anansis, the spider, went to her
den and informed her cubs that he was their uncle, “For-
you-all”. “Wake me up when your mother brings food,”
he said and curling up in a corner, went to sleep. Presently
Mother Hyena came with meat which she gave to her cubs,
saying: “This is for you all.” The cubs woke up the spider
and gave him the meat which he devoured. Mother hyena
brought meat twice more, on each occasion saying, “This is
for you all,” while handing over the food to her cubs. Each
time, the cubs dutifully woke up Anansis and gave him the
meat. In the evening when Mother Hyena came home the
cubs started crying for food. “Still hungry after all the meat
I gave you?” she asked, surprised. “Uncle ate it all!” they
wailed. The spider, realizing that it was time to run, darted
out of the cave and sprinted away. “That’s Uncle For-you-
all!” shouted the cubs. “Is he!” said their mother, grimly,
and bounded after the spider. Anansis rushed into Dog’s
house and sat beside him. “I’ve just finished eating,” said
the dog. “I’ve nothing to offer you.” “That’s all right,” said
the spider, “I’ve already eaten. That’s why I’m here.”
The Hyena came in just then. “Which of you was the rascal
I was chasing!” she demanded. The spider pointed to the
dog. “He has been running,” he said. “See how he’s panting
with his tongue hanging out.” The hyena pounced on the
dog that twisted away and jumped out of the window. The
Hyena followed him. The spider, knowing that it would be a
long time before the dog got back, stretched out on his bed
for a short snooze.
The Best Artist
A despotic sultan who was blind in one eye invited three
artists to paint his picture.
“If you do a bad portrait, I will punish you,” he warned, “but
if you do a good one I will reward you. Now start!” The first
artist produced a picture that showed the sultan as he was:
blind in one eye. The sultan had him executed for showing
disrespect to his monarch. The second artist showed him
with both eyes intact. The sultan had him flogged for trying
to flatter him. The third artist drew him in profile, showing
only his good eye.
The sultan, pleased, rewarded him with gold and honors.
Sleepless Night
There was an Old Iranian who was intensely proud of two
things – his long, white beard that reached down to his
chest, and his ability to sleep the moment his head touched
the pillow. One day, his 3-year-old grandson asked him how
he arranged his beard when he slept: did it go under the
blanket or did it remain above it? The old man had never
paid attention to this detail, and he confessed he didn’t
remember whether his beard remained above or went under
the blanket. He promised to find out. It was very cold that
night. The old man got into bed and pulled the blanket over
himself. Then he suddenly remembered his grandson’s
question. He became acutely conscious that his beard was
under the blanket. He lifted it from under the blanket, and
placed it above it. This made him feel that something was
not quite right. So he tucked the beard under the blanket
again. But he soon felt it would be better if it were out. In
and out went the beard; first under the blanket, then above it,
then under once again. The old man spent a sleepless night.
The next morning the first thing he did was cut his beard to
chin level, to the great joy of his daughter who, for several
months, had been urging him to do just that.
Change of Mind
There was a sickly young girl who always seemed to be
at death’s door. Her neighbor was a widow, bent with age.
Whenever she caught sight of the girl she would shake her
head sadly and say: “Oh God, why do you torment that
poor child...if you want a life take this old woman!” One
evening a bull in the village, put its head into a large black
pot to get at some grain at the bottom, and then couldn’t
get its head out. Frightened and confused, it ran hither and
thither, unable to see where it was going because its eyes
were covered by the pot. Meanwhile, the old woman we
mentioned, was visiting her neighbor. She came out and as
usual began shaking her head and saying that if God wanted
a life he should take hers. Suddenly she became aware that
a powerfully-built beast, apparently headless, was rushing
at her. “Yama has come for me!” she thought and was filled
with terror.
“Mercy, my Lord, mercy!” she screeched, falling to her
knees in front of the advancing bull. “Spare me. There’s a
sickly girl next door. Take her instead!”
The Wise Men of Chelm
The residents of the Jewish town of Chelm, one day, decided
that there was no point in all of them worrying about their
various problems. “Let us appoint a Worry Man, somebody
who will worry for all of us,” said the mayor. Everybody
hailed it as a great idea and when one of the elders suggested
that Yossel, the cobbler, who seemed to have a lot of time
on his hands, should be given the job. The man was at once
sent for.
“How much will I be paid,” asked Yossel, suspiciously, after
the nature of the job was explained to him. “Er… one kopek
a week,” said the mayor. “It won’t work.” “Why not?”
“Because if you give me one kopek a week,” explained the
cobbler, “I’ll have nothing to worry about.”
Wish List
His troops, led by four of his finest commanders won a great
battle for him, and Napoleon Bonaparte was in a generous
mood. “Ask for anything and I’ll give it to you,” he said to
the four officers who had distinguished themselves. “I’ve
always wanted a house in Paris,” said one of the men, a
German. “Done!” said Napoleon. “You’ll get a mansion in
the city.” “I’ve always desired to own a hotel,” said the second
officer, a Frenchman. “Done!” said the emperor. “I’ll order a
hotel to be given to you.” “I’ve always wanted a brewery,”
said the third man, a Pole. “Done!” said the emperor. “I will
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 Chintu and The Crocodile
“Beware of the crocodile while passing by the river,” Tina
Monkey warned her son Chintu Monkey while helping him
put the schoolbag on his back. “Crocodile? What’s that?”
asked Chintu. “Haven’t you learnt about the crocodile in
school?” asked Tina.

“You mean ghost? I am not afraid of ghosts!” said Chintu.

“It’s not a ghost. It’s a reptile with a thick skin, a strong tail,
a huge mouth and beady eyes. It can walk on land and swim
in water,” explained Tina. “But that’s an elephant and not
a croco.. er..what did you call it, Mom?” “Crocodile. A big
crocodile has come to the river. I heard that it killed a goat
that had gone to the river to drink water. I want you to be
careful when you pass by the river.” “All right, Mom, I’ll be
careful,” said Chintu, waving goodbye to his mother.

As he walked to school, he thought about the strange creature

called the crocodile that had made its home in the river. “I’m
not scared of that crocodile. If it comes near me, I will break
its head with my water bottle!” he told himself. “And I’ll
kick his face with my shoe and poke his eyes out with my
umbrella!” When he reached the riverside, curiosity got the
better of him and he climbed up a tree to catch a glimpse
of the crocodile. He looked all along the length of the river
give you a brewery!” “And you, sir?” he said, turning to the
but couldn’t see the crocodile. “Mom must have cooked up
fourth man. “What will you have?” “Grant me a fortnight’s
this story just to keep me from the river,” sighed Chintu as
leave,” said the man. “Done!” said the emperor. “Your leave
he climbed down from the tree. “There is no creature called
begins from tomorrow!” Now the fourth man happened to
crocodile in this world.” “What did you say?” asked a voice
be a Jew, and in those days at least, Jews were supposed to
from behind. “If there are no crocodiles in the world, pray,
be shrewd and possess great business acumen.
who am I?”
So his colleagues were surprised that he had asked for so
little. They felt he had missed a rare opportunity to become
Turning back, Chintu asked, “Who said that?” “I said it!”
rich, and were elated that they themselves had kept their wits
said the crocodile, and whipping a log with his tail, he cut
about them and asked for worthwhile things. They asked
it into two. “Who are you?” shouted Chintu frightened. “I
him about it when they ran into him later that day. “Why did
am a CROCODILE!!” said the crocodile, opening its mouth
you ask for so little?” they taunted him. “Did courage fail
wide.
you?” “You asked for a lot,” replied the Jew. “But you must
remember that the emperor is a busy man. He will order
“It must be the creature that mom had warned me about!”
his secretary to fulfill his promises. His secretary too is a
thought Chintu. “Okay, I believe you. There are crocodiles
busy man. He will pass on the order to his assistant who too
in this world. Let me go or I will be late for school,” saying
is a busy man. So the emperor’s order will go down from
that Chintu started moving backwards. “Don’t move! I am
subordinate to subordinate and finally in the course of a
going to eat you up right now” said the crocodile and started
few months…it’ll get lost!” “We’ll appeal to the emperor!”
moving towards him slowly. Chintu thought fast of a way
shouted the Frenchman.
to escape. He quickly emptied his schoolbag in front of the
crocodile.
“The emperor will not know what you’re talking about,”
Why did he do that? What was his plan to escape? Did he
said the Jew. “By then our great victory will have become a
succeed? Complete the story making Chintu the real Hero
dim memory. You should have asked for something that the
of the Day!
emperor could give immediately – like I did. Now, if you’ll
excuse me gentlemen, I have work to do.” And leaving the
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three officers gaping, the Jew went off to arrange for his
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holiday.

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Karma 9
 During the past issues, by the gracious
blessings of the Almighty and Swamiji, we
discussed about the Spirituality described in
Vedas, other great epics and sayings of great
sages and monks. In this issue we will discuss
a little bit about the spirituality explained
in the great Upanishad named Mundaka
Upanishad.
Man is endowed with the special instrument
of discrimination, of judgment, of analysis
and synthesis, which among all animals, he
alone possesses. He has to develop this and
utilize it to the best purpose. Through this
instrument, he can realize the Immanent
Divinity. Instead, man pesters himself
and others with the question: Where does
God reside? If He is real, why is He not
seen? Hearing such queries, one feels like
pitying the poor questioners. For, they are
announcing their own foolishness. They are
like the dullards who aspire for university
degrees without taking pains even to learn the
alphabet. They aspire to realize God without
putting themselves to the trouble of practicing
the Sadhana required. People who have no
moral strength and purity talk of God and His
existence and decry efforts to see Him. Such
people have no right to be heard.
Spiritual Sadhana is based on the holy
Sastras. They cannot be mastered in a trice.
They cannot be followed through talk. Their
message is summed up in the Upanishads;
hence, they are revered as authoritative. They
are not the products of human intelligence;
they are the whisperings of God to man. They
are parts of the eternal Vedas. The Vedas
shine gloriously through all their parts. The
Upanishads are authentic and authoritative, as
they share the glory of the Vedas. They are
1180 in number, but, through the centuries,
many of them disappeared from human
memory and only 108 have now survived. Of
these, 13 have attained great popularity, as a
result of the depth and value of their contents.
The sage Vyasa classified the Upanishads
and allotted them among the four Vedas; The
Rig-Veda has 21 branches and each branch
has one Upanishad allotted to it. The Yajur
Veda has 109 branches and 109 Upanishads.
The Atharva Veda has 50 branches and 50
Upanishads were its share. The Sama Veda
has a thousand branches and the balance,
namely, 1000 Upanishads were its share.
Thus, the 1180 Upanishads were assigned by
Vyasa to the Four Vedas. Sankaracharya raised
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the status of ten among the Upanishads by
selecting them for writing his commentaries
and so they became especially important.
Humanity stands to gain or fall by these ten. All
who are seeking human welfare and progress
through spirituality are now apprehending
whether even these ten will be forgotten,
for, neglecting them will usher in moral and
spiritual disaster. There is no reason, however,
for such fears. The Vedas can never be harmed.
Pundits and those with faith should resolve to
present before humanity these ten Upanishads
at least. They are Isa, Kena, Katha, Prasna,
Mundaka, Mandukya, Thaithiriya, Aithareya,
Chandogya and Brihadaranyaka. In this issue
we well discuss the spirituality explained in
Mundaka Upanishad, which is considered as
the head of all Upanishads. This is the main
Upanishad of Atharva Veda.
The Upanishads have also inspired other
works on Geography, Astronomy, Astrology,
Economics and Political Theory. The Vedas
and the Upanishads are the very foundation for
Sanathana Dharma and spirituality. There is
one interesting feature to be noted. The Hindu
religion has no one Founder as the others
have. That invisible unknown founder is God,
the source of all wisdom. He is the Prophet
of this Sanathana Dharma. He is the Founder;
His Grace and His Inspiration manifested
through the pure Sages and they became the
spokesmen of this Dharma. When the moral
purity of the human beings degenerates, God
takes form as grace and inspiration in sages
and teachers. He has also given through the
Upanishads the Sathya-Jnana, the Wisdom
concerning the Reality.
This Mundaka Upanishad begins with
an Invocation, praying that eye may see
auspicious things, the ear may hear auspicious
sounds, and that life may be spent in the
contemplation of the Lord. The teaching of
this Upanishad is referred to as Brahmavidya,
either because it describes first the message of
Hiranyagarbha, the casual Brahma, or because
the message relates the glory of Brahmam.
This Upanishad speaks of Brahmavidya as the
mystery which only those with shaven heads
and those who go through a rite of having Fire
on the shaven head can understand. So, it is
called Mundaka, or shaven Head. Apart from
this, this Upanishad is honored as the crest
of all, since it expounds the very essence of
Brahma Jnana.
This knowledge has been handed down from teacher to pupil by
word of mouth, enriched and confirmed by experience; it is also
called Paravidya, the knowledge of the Other when it deals with
the attribute less Principle; when it deals with the attribute-full,
the Saguna, the materialized principle, it is called A-paravidya,
the knowledge of the Immanent, not the Transcendent aspect.
These are the two that are found in this Upanishad. They were
taught by Sage Saunaka to Sage Angirasa; that is what the text
announces. The Vedas and the Vedangas deal with Aparavidya.
The Upanishads deal specially with Para-vidya. But, the
interesting thing is: the Apara-vidya leads on to the Para, the
knowledge of Brahmam, which is the goal.
The spider evolves out of itself the magnificent manifestation of
the web; so too, this moving, changing world is manifested from
the causative Brahmam. The changing world is the product of
creator-creation complex. It is true and factual and useful, so
long as one is unaware of the Reality. The utmost that one can
gain by activity, that is to say, holy or sacred activity is Heaven
or Swarga, which has a longer lease of life, but, which has an
end in spite of it. So, the seeker loses all yearning for Heaven;
he/she approaches an elderly teacher full of compassion, who
instructs him/her in the discipline for realizing the Brahmam.
All beings are Brahmam and no other. They all do emanate from
Brahmam. As sparks emanate from fire, as hair grows on the skin
but is different from it, so too beings originate from Brahmam.
Brahmam causes the sun, moon, stars and planets to revolve
in space; Brahmam grants the consequence of all the acts of
beings. The Individual and the Universal are two birds sitting
on the same tree i.e., the human body. The Jivi (individual)
acts, and suffers the consequences of those acts. The Iswara
(universal) sits quiet, as a witness of the other bird. When the
Jivi looks at the Iswara and realizes that it is nothing but an
image, it escapes from grief and pain. When the mind is drawn
by yearning to know the Iswara, all other low desires diminishes
and disappears. Then, knowledge of Atma is attained. The last
mantra of this Upanishad declares that its aim is to make man
attain that Jnana. Munda means head; this Upanishad is the
Head of all Upanishads, we can say.
It has three sections, with two chapters in each. In the first
section, the Aparavidya, and in the second, the Paravidya
and the means of mastering them are dealt with. In the third,
the nature of the Reality and of the release from bondage is
defined. The Karma that helps attain the Brahmam is denoted
in the mantras. That is why this Upanishad is respected as very
sacred.
The spider, as already indicated, spins out the web from itself
without any extraneous agency; it also takes in the web it has
spun. So too, Creation was effected without an agent and the
Universe emanated. Heaven is the highest attainable stage
through Karma. Of such Karmas or rites, the worship of Fire
called Agnihotra is the chief. The performance of such rites
contributes to the cleansing of the mind. Such cleansing is a
necessary preliminary to Paravidya. The flames that rise high
from the sacrificial altar of fire appear to the performer as if
they are hailing him on to realize the Reality or Brahmam. He
who does the rite with full awareness of the significance of the
mantra is able to reach the Solar Splendor, through the offerings
made; they take him to the region of Indra, the Lord of the Gods.
Only on this basis, Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar does a lot of fire
worship and he recommends fire worship named “Mahayajna”
to his devotees, who need more and more powers.
The Upanishad recommends two types of obligatory Karmas:
Ishta and Poortha. The rite of Agnihotra, adherence to Truth,
Thapas or Asceticism, Veda-adhyayanam or study of the Vedas,
the service offered to guests in one’s home - these are Ishta;
construction of temples, caravan-series, rest-houses, tanks,
planting of avenue trees - such acts are Poortha. These give
consequences that are beneficial but, all such cause-effect
chains are transient, they are fundamentally defective. The
entire Creation is bound up with name and form and so unreal.
It can be described in words and so, limited and circumscribed
by the intellect and the mind. The Paramapurusha, the Supreme
Person alone is eternal, real, and pure. He is the prompter of
activity and the dispenser of consequence. But, He is beyond
the eye, beyond the intellect. Like the spokes of a wheel that
radiate from the hub, that lead from all directions to the centre,
all creation radiates from Him.
To reach the central hub and know that all spokes radiate from it,
the mind is the instrument. Brahmam the target is to be reached
by the arrow-mind. Have your mind fixed on the target and
using the Upanishadic teaching as the bow, shoot straight and
hard, to hit the Brahmam and master. That is to say, the Pranava
or the OM is the arrow; Brahmam is the target. As aforesaid the
mind and thoughts are the base for an individual’s development.
That’s why Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar often says as “you will
live according to your thoughts”.
The Brahmam illumines the Jivi by getting reflected in the
inner consciousness or Anthah-karana. One has only to turn
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that consciousness away from the objective world, contact with
which contaminates the mind. Now, train the inner consciousness
to meditate on the OM, with single-pointed attention. Meditate
on the Atma as unaffected by the Jivi, though in him and with
him and activating him. Meditate on Him in the heart, from
which radiate countless nadis, subtle nerves, in all directions. If
this process is followed, one can attain Jnana or Wisdom. The
Universe is an instrument to reveal the majesty of God. The
inner firmament in the heart of man is also equally a revelation
of His Glory. He is the Breath of one’s breath. Since He has
no specific form, He cannot be indicated by words. Nor can
His mystery be penetrated by the other senses. He is beyond
the reach of asceticism, beyond the bounds of Vedic rituals. He
can be known only by an intellect that has been cleansed of
all trace of attachment and hatred, of egoism and the sense of
possession.
Jnana alone can grant self-realization. Dhyana can confer
concentration of the faculties; through that concentration,
Jnana can be won, even while in the body. The Brahmam
activates the body through the five vital airs or Pranas. It
condescends to reveal itself in that same body as soon as the
inner consciousness attains the requisite purity. For the Atma is
immanent in the senses, inner and outer, as heat in fuel and as
butter in milk. Now, the consciousness is like damp fuel, soaked
in the foulness of sensory desires and disappointments. When
the pool in the heart becomes clear of the slimy overgrowth,
the Atma shines in its pristine splendor. He who acquires the
knowledge of this Atman is to be revered. For, he is liberated.
He has become Brahmam that which he strove to know and be.
Man is essentially divine. However, he believes himself to be
an individual, limited and temporary, because he is entangled
in the characteristics of the Five Elements, namely, Sound,
Touch, Form, Taste and Smell. This error brings about joy
and grief, good and bad, birth and death. To escape from this
association with the Elements, to rid oneself of the pulls of
their characteristics, is the sign of Liberation, called in Sanskrit
as Kaivalya, Moksha or Mukthi. Names may change; but the
achievement is the same.
While entangled in the Five Elements, man is attracted, distracted
or disappointed by them; all this causes distress. Wealth,
possessions - vehicles, buildings - all these re transmutations of
the elements. Man craves for them; when he loses them or fails
to get them, he spurns them. Let us take the Five Elements, one
by one. The living being has the first one, the Earth, as its base.
Water, the second, is the basis for the earth. Water is produced
from Fire, the third element, Fire itself emanating from Wind,
the fourth. Wind or Vayu arises from Ether, or Akasa. Akasa
emerges from the Primal Nature and the Primal Nature is but
the manifestation of one aspect of the majesty of God, or the
Supreme Sovereign Atma, the Paramatma.
Seeking to reach that Paramatma, the source and core of the
Universe, the Individual or Jivi, who has entangled himself in
the elements, has to overcome, by discrimination and steady
practice of detachment, the bonds one by one; such a person is
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a Sadhaka; he who wins in this struggle is the Jivan-muktha,
‘Liberated even while alive.’
For the exercise of such discrimination and for the visualization
of one’s innate reality, one has to study the Upanishads. They
are collectively called Vedanta. They form the Jnana kanda
of the Vedas, the section that deals with the Higher Wisdom.
Liberation from the consequences of Ignorance can be secured
only by Knowledge or Jnana. The Upanishads themselves
declare, “Jnaanaad eva thu kaivalyam”: “By Knowledge alone
can freedom be won.”
The term Upanishad denotes the study and practice of the
innate truth: the term, Brahmavidya, denotes the supremacy
of spiritual contemplation; the term, Yogasastra denotes the
mental churning that brings success. What is the fundamental
activity which is required of man? What is the basic thing to be
known? It is only one’s basic reality. The Upanishads describe
the various stages and the various modes of this search for
realizing this. The name is full of significance. ‘Upa’ means
the process of studying with ‘Nishta’ or steadfastness; ‘shad’
means the attainment of the Ultimate Reality. The name Upa-
ni-shad arose for these reasons. The Upanishads teach not only
the principles of Atmavidya; they indicate also the practical
means of realization. They point out not only the duties and
obligations one has to bear, but also the actions to be done and
those to be avoided.
So, whether it is the Gita or the Upanishads or any holy and
spiritual teachings, the teaching is Non-duality, not Duality, or
qualified Monism. The human eye cannot delve into the minute
or the magnitudinous. It cannot read the mystery of the virus or
the atom or the stellar universe. Therefore, scientists supplement
the eye with the telescope and the microscope. Similarly, sages
are able to experience Divinity through the eye of knowledge,
gained by following the Dharma of moral conduct and spiritual
discipline. When the human eye stands in need of an extraneous
instrument to observe even the insignificant worm and virus,
how can one refuse to go through the process of mantra if he
desires to see the omnipresent transcendent Principle? It is very
hard to acquire the eye of wisdom. Concentration is essential
for this. And, for concentration to develop and stabilize itself,
three things are very important: purity of consciousness, moral
awareness and spiritual discrimination. These qualifications are
difficult of attainment by ordinary folk.
We should read at least the basic teachings of the Upanishads and
try to practice the spirituality taught in those Holy Scriptures.
By practicing the spirituality we all can lead a comfortable
life. There is no caste, creed, region and religion for practicing
spirituality. I thank Almighty and Swamiji for blessing me with
an opportunity to share my thoughts one spirituality. I pray
the Almighty and Swamiji to bless me with more and more
opportunities like this to share my thoughts on spirituality.
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Foods Of Chettinadu
By Visalakshi Ramanathan
Chettinad is famous for its rich cultural heritage,art and
architecture,huge mansions etc etc.But more recently it is
becoming well known world over for its mouth watering
culinary delicacies.Chettinad restaurants are being opened in
almost all big cities and towns world over Chettinad food is
famous for its spicy aroma.Most of the food items are easily
digestible,less in caloric value compared to other south indian
food items since items like cheese butter and cashews rarely find
its way in chettinad recipe.Cocunut which is feared by all for
its high cholesterol content is also used in very small quantities.
Chettinad (Karaikudi) History
Karaikudi is the biggest City in Sivaganga district. Known as
the capital of Chettinad, because of the predominance of the
“Nattu Kottai Chettiars” who have from here have ventured
far and wide to set up their businesses even at the turn of the
20th century. Karaikudi is also home of two famous Institutions,
Alagappa University and CECRI (Central Electro Chemical
Research Institute).
Karaikudi is known as an ancestral home of Chettiyars. It is 80
kilometers away from Madurai. It is famous for its Chettinad
Mansion, CECRI (Central Electro Chemical Research Institute),
Temples, Old buildings, Gopura karai saris and Chettinad
delicious tasty dishes. Nowadays it is termed as a shooting spot
for Tamil and Telugu film industries and as well as a tourist
center. Tourists come in large numbers to have to have a view on
history of Chettinad buildings. One of the well known country’s
magazines recently came out with surprising news wherein it
was mentioned that Chettinad was one among the top 5 fast
growing vacation spots in India. Hence, Karaikudi will provide
relaxing and enjoyable time to tourists who will cherish the
memories for long.
Karaikudi and 74 other villages comprise Chettinad, the
homeland of the Nattukottai Chettiars. The Chettiars were a
prosperous banking community who ventured overseas to do
business in South and Southeast Asia in the 19th and early 20th
centuries.
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Our Holiness swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar is also from , a small
village called as Kilasevalpatti which is just 20 miles from
Karaikudi. Swamiji is a Nagarathar and the 1st Nagarathar in
the whole Nagarathar History who became the 1st Nagarathar
Swamiji with millions of followers.
Swamiji also standing as the 1st richest Nagarathar in the USA
and in the entire western courtiers with a net worth of more than
a Billion US dollar. He is the 1st Nagarthar who has donated
millions of US dollars for various social causes all around
the world.He has donated money so far to 3,846 marriages,
donated money for 6,321 various health surgeries, and has also
donated money for 26,290 students education so far . Swamiji
is considered to be the living God to his followers and there is
no wonder why all his followers are calling Swamiji Sri Selvam
Siddhar as a “ LIVING GOD!!
Reach Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar in USA @ 1-4008 829 7780
or E mail to Swamiji is ‘ avtemple@aol.com ”
“Om Selvam Siddhar Guruve Namaha!!
-Ramu Visalakshi, Karaikudi, India
Chettinad Kitchen
-By Vishal Kalyani
Bread Pakoda
Ingredients:
Bread (white or wheat, any) - 8 to 10 slices :Cabbage (chopped)
- 2 cups
Carrot (grated) - 2 cups:Onion (chopped) - 1 cup:Ginger garlic
paste - 1/2 spoon:Chili powder - 1/2 spoon:Salt - to taste:Oil - to
deep fry
Method:
1.Dip the Bread slices in water and squeeze out the water. Take
this in a mixing bowl.
 When it becomes little thicker (consistency of corn flour added
soups) remove it from stove. Allow the Kanji to cool.Add little
salt and the kanji to the dough and mix well. Make it to the
consistency of idly batter.
2. Allow the batter to ferment for 6 hours. After fermenting,
if little thick, coconut milk can be added or water can also be
added to bring it to the correct consistency. It should be in the
consistency of dosa batter.In medium fire make appams.

3.It can be made with ease in non stick appa tawa.If it is going
to be served along with coconut milk soak them in the coconut
milk a few minutes before serving.

2.Add chopped Onion, Cabbage, grated Carrot, Ginger garlic

Chettinadu Kozhukattai
paste, Chili powder and Salt to it. Mix well with the Bread
Ingredients:
pieces.
Par boiled rice (idly rice) - 1 ½ cup:Red chillie-6:Curry leaf:Urud
3.Make small dumplings of this mix or vadas (Take small portion
dhal-1teaspoon
of the mix and flatten that between your palms).
Mustard seed-1 teaspoon:Bengal gram-1 teaspoon:Oil-2 table
spoons
4.Heat oil in a pan. Deep fry these dumplings or vadas till it
Grated coconut-2 tablespoons
turns into golden brown color.

Chettinadu Appam
Ingredients:

Raw rice-2 cups:Boiled rice -3/4 cup:Grated coconut-3/4 cup:

For grinding:
Soak both the rice for 2 hours.
After soaking grind it in the mixie or grinder. Do not add too
much water while grinding. If you are using fresh coconut then
that coconuts water can be used for grinding. Add the grated
coconut after 5 minutes of grinding. This itself will make the
dough little loose. Grind it to a fine paste. After taking out the
dough from the grinder or mixie wash it with 1 cup of good Method:
water and keep aside.
1.Soak the rice for 1 hour. Put it in the mixie with the salt needed
Method : and grind for 2 minutes.

1.Take 3 spoons of grinded dough and mix it in the water kept 2.Add 1 cup of water to the grinded batter.Keep the kadai in the
aside. Add 2 more cups of water into it. Now keep this mixture stove. pour the oil ,when it gets heated add the mustard seed and
in the stove and go on stirring it. It will start to become thick. allow it to crack then add the urudh dhal, curry leaf and Bengal
gram .

3.When the dhal gets roasted add the grated cocunut stir for a
minute, then pour the batter into the kadai and go on stirring.

4. Switch off the stove when it becomes thick to the consistency

that you can make balls out of it. Allow the batter to cool for 2 or
3 minutes. Then make kozhukattai’s of the desired shape .Steam
the kozhukattai’s in the idly pot for 5 minutes.

5.This kozhukattai can be eaten without any side dish. But if you
can find time then you can prepare Tomato chutney or coconut
chutney. It will taste yummy in that combination.

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 Mangal Dosh Parikar
Praying to Lord Hanuman with Hanuman Chalisa and other
Hanuman Mantras, and prayers to Lord Kartikeya protect
the native from the evil of planet Mars. Angaraka Astottara
Shata Namavali can also be suggested. Many remedial
measures are prescribed for Manglik Girls especially of
Ashtam Mangal. These are Kumbh Vivah, Savitri and
Mangal Gauri Vats etc. These should be performed under
the proper guidance of an Atharva Vedic Swamiji only.
Before Marriage:
• Kumbha Vivah, Vishnu Vivah and Ashwatha Vivah are the
most popular remedies for Mangal Dosha.
• Ashwatha vivaha means the marriage with peepal or
banana tree and cutting the tree after that.
• Kumbha (Ghata) Vivah, means marriage with a pot and
breaking it after that.
After Marriage:
• Worship Lord Hanuman by reciting Hanuman Chaalisa
daily
• Keep Orange coloured idol of Lord Ganesha in worship
room and worship daily.
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• Chanting of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
• Worship banyan tree with milk mixed with something
sweet
• Feed birds with sweets
• Keep ivory (Haathi Daant) at home
Mangal Dosha Shanti Mantra:
Dharani Garbha Sambhutam Vidyut Kanti Samaprabha
Kumaram
Shakti Hastamca Mangalam Pranamamy Aham
Meaning:
I offer my obeisance to Shri Mangal, the god of the planet
Mars, who was born from the womb of the earth goddess.
His brilliant is like that of lightning, and he appears as a
youth carrying a spear in his hand.
Important Note: However, it has to be remembered that
each horoscope is unique so no remedy can be suggested
to all of them. The best way is to get your chart consulted
by a knowledgeable Athrva Vedic Swamiji like our Swamiji
Selvam Siddhar and NOT a usual Jyotish or a Pundit at all
to know what remedy you would need to overcome this
problem.
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 Herbs & Health
Skin Cleanser
Found in your own kitchen is a simple, chemical free
cleanser – good oil’ unboiled milk. All you need to do is
dip a piece of cotton wool in milk and wipe your face with
it. It also cleans unseen dirt and goes down into your pores.
Another fine cleanser is almond oil, especially effective in
protecting the delicate skin under the eyes.
Skin Moisturizer
For normal skin care, you can take 1 cup of yogurt, 1
tablespoon orange juice and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and
mix it into a paste. Apply it on your face as a mask and
keep it on for 15 minutes. Then clean it off with a wet
tissue watch your complexion glow. For dry skin, you
could use a mixture of cooked oatmeal and honey; it will
not only help moisturize the skin but also acts as a good
cleansing agent.
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Skin Nourishment and Bleach
For nourishing your face try a protein mask. You can
prepare this mask by first soaking 1 tablespoon urad dal
and 4 almonds in water overnight and then grinding them
into a paste. You can then apply this protein mask to your
face and wash it off after half an hour. This exceptional
protein mask will not only nourish the skin but also bleach
it.
Wrinkle Prevention and Softer Skin
To prevent wrinkles and soften your skin, you could try
pure castor oil; it is known to slow down the aging process
of the skin.
Skin Conditioner:Another simple and excellent skin
conditioner that can be made out of 1 tbsp. honey blended
with 2 tbsp. cream (of milk). Leave it on for a few minutes
and wash it off. It works like magic.
Skin Blemishes
For skin blemishes, you can try rubbing a raw potato on
your face.
Sun-Protection Lotion
It’s summer time. Time to cool off. So let’s wind up with
a good home-made sun-protection lotion. Take cucumber
juice and equal amounts of glycerin and rose water and
make a concoction. This should be refrigerated. Try it, it’s
really cool.
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 The material world of the waking state is symbolized by the large
lower curve. The deep sleep state is represented by the upper left
curve. The dream state, lying between the waking state below
and the deep sleep state above, emanates from the confluence of
the two. The point and semicircle are separate from the rest and
rule the whole. The point represents the turiya state of absolute
consciousness. The open semicircle is symbolic of the infinite
and the fact that the meaning of the point can not be grasped if
one limits oneself to finite thinking.

The Power of Chanting Om

1. The chanting of Om drives away all worldly thoughts and

removes distraction and infuses new vigour in the body.

2. When you feel depressed, chant Om fifty times and you will

Om
be filled with new vigour and strength. The chanting of Om is a
powerful tonic. When you chant Om, you feel you are the pure,
all pervading light and consciousness.

3. Those who chant Om will have a powerful, sweet voice.

Whenever you take a stroll, you can chant Om. You can also
sing Om in a beautiful way. The rythmic pronunciation of Om
By Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar makes the mind serene and pointed, and infuses the spiritual
qualifications which ensure self-realization.
Before the beginning, the Brahman (absolute reality) was one
and non-dual. It thought, “I am only one -- may I become many.” 4. Those who do meditation of Om daily will get tremendous
This caused a vibration which eventually became sound, and this power. They will have lustre in their eyes and faces.
sound was Om. Creation itself was set in motion by the vibration
of Om. The closest approach to Brahman is that first sound, Om. Meditation on Om
Thus, this sacred symbol has become emblematic of Brahman
just as images are emblematic of material objects. Retire to a quite place, sit down, close your eyes and completely
relax your muscles and nerves. Concentrate on the space between
The vibration produced by chanting Om in the physical universe your eyebrows and quieten and silence the conscious mind. Begin
corresponds to the original vibration that first arose at the time of to repeat “Om” mentally while associating the ideas of infinity,
creation. The sound of Om is also called Pranava, meaning that it eternity, immortality, etc. You must repeat Om with the feeling
sustains life and runs through Prana or breath. Om also represents that you are the infinite and all-pervading. Mere repetition of
the four states of the Supreme Being. The three sounds in Om Om will not bring the desired result. Keep the meaning of Om
(AUM) represent the waking, dream and deep sleep states and always at heart. Feal Om. Feel that you are the pure, perfect,
the silence which surrounds Om represents the “Turiya” state. all-knowing, eternal, free, Brahman. Feel that you are absolute
Because the first of the three states of consciousness is the consciousness and the infinite, unchanging existance. Every part
waking state, it is represented by the sound “A” pronounced like
“A” in accounting. Because the dream state of consciousness lies
between the waking and the deep sleep states, it is represented by
the letter “U” which lies between the “A” and “M”. This “U” is
pronounced like the “U” in would. The last state of consciousness
is the deep sleep state and is represented by “M” pronounced as
in “sum.” This closes the pronunciation of Om just as deep sleep
is the final stage of the mind at rest. Whenever Om is recited
in succession there is an inevitable period of silence between
two successive Oms. This silence represents the “fourth state”
known as “Turiya” which is the state of perfect bliss when the
individual self recognizes his identity with the supreme.

The Symbol Om

Just as the sound of Om represents the four states of Brahman,

the symbol Om written in Sanskrit also represents everything.

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of your body should powerfully vibrate with these ideas. This
feeling should be kept up all day long. Practice regularly and
steadily with sincerity, faith, perseverance and enthusiasm in the
morning, midday and evening.
Mantras
There are many mantras used in worship. The first is always
the Moola Manthirum. This mantra forms the foundation which
supports all the others. It was not written by a person but was
given to us directly from Amma Herself in Her oracle. This
mantra has enormous power. Some of the benefits conferred by
reciting the Moola Mantra are:
1. The Divine energy freely flows from the feet of Amma to the
different systems of the body. The holy vibrations penetrate all
the cells and revitalize the entire system.
2. Eradication of one’s Karma.
3. Gives you what you rightfully deserve.
4. Helps solve ailments and genuine problems.
5. Confers blessings leading to prosperity and a happy life.
6. Helps one to reach the highest spiritual pedestal (Mukti).
7. Prevents fatal accidents.
Each type of pooja or velvi has specific mantras which are
recited at a certain time during the ritual. The long mantras
have either 108 or 1008 lines and are concluded with a short
mantra of three lines and three om’s. The mantras recited
during mandram pooja in America are shown below. Amma
has given us permission to omit the 1008 line mantra which
is normally recited because She says we are so busy and have
little time. All mandrams in India, however, recite the 1008
as is normally required.
The number 108 has been considered sacred for thousands
of years in India. The origin of this number probably lies
in astronomy. The average distance from the sun and moon
to the earth is 108 times each of their respective diameters.
This is true to an accuracy of 0.5% for the Sun and 2% for
the Moon. The thought that this was known so long ago is
amazing. Like all tantric mantras each line is preceded by
om and concluded with om. These characteristics give the
mantras great potency
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 Good Time For Your
Marriage or Remarriage
By Jyotish Samrat His Holiness
Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
Marriage is an important event in our life. It brings along
with it a sense of maturity, responsibility and completeness. It
contributes towards the enhancement of social status of a person
after marriage.
Before deciding when the native will get married, so many
factors have to be taken into consideration. The most important
factor deciding the time of marriage is Venus apart from Jupiter.
To predict the time of marriage, one should have to consider
the period of marriage i.e., early, average or late, the Dasha,
Antardasha etc., and the transit of planets favorable for marriage.
If jupiter is placed natally between the Libra and Pisces rashis,
generally marriage will take place only after 30 years. As far
as female natives are concerned, the 8th house, or its Lord and
the planet located in the 8thhouse play a vital role in marriage
aspect. During marriage jup usually transits over or aspects the
house 1st ,2nd ,5th , 7th , 9th and 10th from Moon or Lagna,
crosses the natal jup, venus or the present Dasa lord in Rashi.
Early marriage will take place according to various texts under
the following conditions:
1. Ven is placed in Karkataka Rasi, Sagitt. or Pisces Rashi.
2. Ven positioned in an angle, while the lord of the Lagna is
placed in 7th house.
3. Ven in an angle in opposition to Saturn
4. Strong Ven in lagna, 2nd , 7th or 11th house.
5. Ven in own or exalted sign but associated with the lord of the
7th house.
6. Ven is placed in the Lagna, 2nd , 7th or 11th house.
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7. A strong moon is placed in 5th or 7th.
8. Ven is placed in between Aries Rashi to Virgo Rashi.
9. Ven combined with the lord of the 7th in an angle while
aspected by jup in 7th .
Timing of Marriage Operative Dasha Parameters:
1. Connection of Vimshottari Mahadasha, Antardasha Lords
with Lagna or 7th House or Lagna Lord.
2. Lagna Lord and 7th Lord making connection in Navamsha
chart.
3. Chara Antardasha Making a connection with Darakaraka in
Jaimini System.
4. Dasha of 7th Lord/ Lagna Lord or Dasha of 7th lord from
Venus.
5. Dasha of planet posted in 7th house, aspecting 7th house or
Lord.
6. Transits of Jupiter on Vivah Saham (sensitive marriage point
in the horoscope).
7. Navamsa lords of the 1st, 2nd or 7th houses.
8. Jupiter activating natal Venus in male charts.
9. Planets positioned in 7th from Venus.
10. Lagna Lord transiting in/near 7th house.
11. Dasha of Rahu/Venus, natural significator
12. Dispositor of 7th Lord.
13. Saturn and Jupiter activating Lagna/Lagna Lord.
14. In the natal horoscope, planets associated with the lord of
2nd, 7th ,10th or Ven.
15. Sun and or most planets around lagna or 7th house.
Parameters for Transit of Planets:
1. Saturn and Jupiter will influence two conditions out of four
mentioned below :
i. 7th House ii. 7th Lord iii. Lagna iv. Lagna Lord
2. The Sun may indicate month of marriage by influencing one
of four conditions mentioned above by positioning or aspect.
3. The Moon may indicate date of marriage by influencing one
of four conditions mentioned above by positioning or aspect.
Regarding the marriage of the female natives, 8th house, its lord
and the planet located in the 8th house, plays an important role
for marriage.
Important Tips:
Predicting time of marriage is a very tricky question, which
worries the parents about their son/daughter. In such cases the
Astrologer should check yogas that confer marriage, planetary
conditions at birth and in transit, dasha and antra dasha etc.
The following points should also be considered.
1. If Ascendant rashi of a Navamsha chart falls in 7th house of
birth chart and 7th lord is in 12th from Ascendant, marriage will
take place between 16 and 20 years of age.
2. When 2nd house is occupied by Venus and 7th lord is in 11th
house, marriage is between 23 and 28 years of age.
5. If 2nd lord is posited in 11th house and 11th lord in 2nd house,
marriage will be between 16 and 25 years of age.
6. When 7th house is occupied by Venus, Moon and Saturn, the
marriage will not be possible before 30 years of age. It may be
the 35th year.

3. When 2nd lord is in 11th and Lagna lord is in 10th house,
marriage may occur between 17 and 20 years of age.
4. When Venus is in Kendra houses and 7th lord is posited in any
house owned by Saturn, aspected by a benefic, marriage age is
23 to 28 years.
7. If Sun is in 7th, and 7th lord cojoins Venus in Kendra, marriage
is possible within 23 to 25 years of age. If 7th lord or Venus is
afflicted in birth chart or Navamsha chart, marriage
may occur between 30 and 33 years of age

Mantras for Delayed Marriage

With the blessings of Goddess Atharva Soolini Ma, and with the proper “soolini Yantra”,
these Mantras should be recited with utmost devotion and faith to get their wish fulfilled.
( there is only one Temple for Soolini Ma in the North America @ Dayton, OH)

Gatyayani Mantra:

‘Katyaayani Mahaamayey Mahaa Yoginiya Dheeshwari

Nand Gopasutam Devi Pati Mey Kuru Tey Namaha’

This Mantra should be recited 108 times by

unmarried girls everyday after getting an initiation
through an Atharva Vedic Swamiji in USA.

Meaning:

“O Katyaayani! Mahaa Mayey (names of Mother

Goddess), Supreme Lord of all great Yoginis, Make
Shree Krishna, my husband. I prostrate before
you.”

Parbati Swayamvar Mantra:

“Ballarkayutsatprabhaam Kartale Lolbru
Malakulam
Malamsanddahatim Manohartanum
Mandsmitadhomukheem
Mandam Mandmupesushee Bariyitum
Shambhum Jaganmohimim
Vanditpadamishtarthadaam Parvateem”

This sloka should be recited every Friday evening

regularly with utmost devotion by the girls to get
desired husband, after getting initiation by an
Athava Vedic Swamiji
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 • Wooden beds without box (for storage) are the best for
- Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar sleeping. Avoid metal beds (wrought Iron) etc. as it may lead to
health problems related to heart and brain.For better harmony
& ever lasting personal relationship always prefer a double bed
Vaastu for Kitchen with single mattress, since the normally used double mattresses
creates a symbolic separation which might become real.
• Kitchen/fire-place should be preferably in the South-East
direction. It may be in East/North-West direction. Avoid North
• Place Heavy furniture such as wardrobe, floor to ceiling
and South directions while cooking as facing North increases
bookcase on South or West side of the Bedroom. Dressing table
unwanted expenses and facing South is detrimental to lady’s
along with any jewellery and bangle boxes should be located
health which causes pain in the shoulders or even cervical pain.
against the North or East wall.A wall poster having mountains/
Facing East or West while cooking is a must.
snow-clad peaks of mountains (without water) etc. on South-
West wall of the bedroom can add immense strength and stability
• If your wife is facing cervical problems, pain in leg and
in the life.
backache, this can be due to her back facing the entrance gate
of the kitchen. Install a convex mirror in front of her so that she
• Avoid or minimize the use of T.V or computer in bedroom as
can see what is going on in her backside through the mirror.
the energy level of the room will get destroyed by the radiations
Frequent turning around is avoided.Kitchen is the second best
emitted; causing disharmony which may lead even to separation.
place after North-East for performing Pooja. Choose North-East
Avoid sleeping in a room located at the end of a long corridor, or
corner of the Kitchen for putting an idol of deity.
where the door opens directly to a staircase. The strong flow of
bad soul may bring illness to the occupants.
• Remove medicines from kitchen and shift it to living room,
preferably at Pooja place.Avoid water and fire in one line from
• To improve marriage prospects, Hang several crystal balls
the kitchen for better harmony. Having water & fire in one Line
and light a chandelier in South-West corner. Keep Rose Quartz
or opposite to one another, adds to difference of opinion amongst
precious stone along with a pair of Mandarian ducks in South-
the family members. Rearranging the gadgets or putting a
West of your bedroom will enhance harmony. Immerse a fresh
minimum 2’ high partition of any material between fire/water
sweet and juicy orange to a moving stream of water on any full
will be very helpful.
moon day for an early, happy and durable marriage. Keeping a
picture of any flower, double happiness symbols and a picture /
Vaastu for Bed Room idols of Goddesses Atharva Soolini helps in getting a suitable
life partner.
• Bedroom for head of the family should be in South-West/South
direction. North and East directions are best suitable for small
children. Children pursuing research or some serious study
should occupy West sector of the house. If you want your grown
up child to leave the home for career building, put his bedroom
in the North-West direction of the home.

• To maintain health and happiness, the color of the bedroom

walls should be same on all four walls, while the ceiling should
always be white/sky blue. Improper position of the bedroom/
bed/ dressing table brings unhappiness in the married life
and causes disturbed sleep.Never keep your head towards
North while sleeping. Keeping it towards South or East gives
peaceful/restful sleep and a healthy life. West facing head is also
acceptable.

• Never put a mirror in front of the bed or attached with the

bed. Cover it while sleeping to avoid bad dreams and ensuring
a healthy sleep. A properly placed round mirror and soothing
paintings etc. in the bedroom can enhance the relationship.
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 g y
l o
ro
Yogini Dasha is very popular in northern india.Yogini dasha is also Nakshatra based

s t dasha like Vimshottari dasha and it is based on the constellation of the Moon, commonly
referred to as Rashi Nakshatra or Janam Nakshatra. On this basis accurate predictions can
A be given.

s ha There are 8 types of Yogini which are in the following order. Their total operative period is 36 years.
a As per classical texts the planets known as following names:
i D No. of Planet Name of Yogini No. of years in Dasha
i n 1. Moon Mangala One year
g 2. Sun Pingala Two years
Yo 3. Jupiter
4. Mars
Dhanya
Bharamari
Three years
Four years
5. Mercury Bhadrika Five years
6. Saturn Ulka Six years
7. Venus Siddha Seven years
8. Rahu Sankataa Eight years
The mahadasha of each Yogini starts with itself and follows in a regular order as above. In the major period of each Yogini, sub
period of all Yoginis operate according to their proportional periods in the natural order starting from its own sub period. It is
like same way as in Vimshottari Dasha.

How to Calculate the Yogini Dasha:

Note down the Nakshatra no. of the Moon, taking Ashwini as Nakshatra no 1. Add (3) Three into it. Divide by eight. The
remainder represents the Yogini dasha operative at the time of birth.:-
Yogini dasha at birth = Nak. no. of Moon + 3 ÷ 8 = Remainder will be Yogini dasha.

By Swamiji Selvam Siddhar

The lines in our palms act as registers,

recording events and suggesting the
possible outcomes of our actions and
decisions. However our lines keep on
changing according to our karmas we
do providing a chart of the progress
and development we make through our
lines.

There are 4 major palm reading lines in

most hands. The major lines in our hand
are the Life Line, the Head Line, the
Heart Line and the Fate Line.
These major lines give basic
information about you, like how you
function physically, emotionally,
and intellectually. These major lines
of palmistry are only one source of
information and other parts of the hand
can tell you much about each of these
major lines.

Life Line: (Line of Vitality/Jeevan

Rekha/Pitr Rekha)

It starts from the base of the palm from

above the first bracket, circles half
around the mount of Venus and ends
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 In palmistry, a double Life Line is often seen. This line echoes
the Life Line, but can be even less than half as long, held along
the curve of the Life Line. This is called an Angel Line. It
signifies that angels or other supreme powers are watching
over and protecting you. It increases the power of health and
vitality in a person.

Head Line: (Line of Mentality/Mind Line)

The Head line begins on the thumb side of the hand and sweeps
out towards the percussion edge. It starts from the base of the
mount of Jupiter and above the lower Mars, extends towards
the mount of Moon. It could be curved towards the mount of
Moon, end at the base of mount of Moon or at its middle. It
reflects your mind and brain and from the study of the head
below the mount of Jupiter and above the mount of lower
line it is possible to determine the quality and quantity of brain
mars. Contrary to popular misconception, the length of the
power.
Life Line does not determine how long you will live.
The Head Line shows things like Memory, Concentration,
In palm reading, the Life Line shows Health, Prosperity,
Level of intelligence, Type of intelligence. From this line we
Quality of life, Vitality, Sexuality and general energy level.
can make out the mentality, the power of mental concentration
and the ability to exert self-control. A strong head line is
The stronger the life line, the more robust and vigorous is
associated with dynamic thinker. The stronger and clearer the
the constitution. The life line when read with the heart line
line, the greater the clarity of thought. Mental processes are
indicates the longevity. If the life line appears more prominent
sharp, facts are assimilated logically. People with strong head
than the other major lines in the hand. Physical activities will
lines possess excellent powers of comprehension and ability
take precedence over intellectual pursuits.
to concentrate for longer periods of time.
The life line may start from an island or fork, which indicates
In the normal course, the head line goes straight across the
an unfortunate childhood. The life line ending with a fork is
palm or slopes slightly downwards. If it goes upward towards
both bad and good, depending on the position of the forked
the heart line, it is not considered good. It indicates that the
line. If one line of the fork goes into the Jupiter, it is good or if
person allows his feelings to overcome his better judgment. He
one line of the fork ends in a grill diseases like paralysis, loss
loses self-control and is over come by emotions and passions.
of memory etc. are likely, as per the supportive indications of
The bad effects get aggravated if the head line goes towards
the palm.
the mount of Saturn. It causes sudden death.
Subsidiary lines arising from the life line towards the mounts
If there is a cross, dot, or star at the end of such head line,
of Mercury, Sun, Saturn or Jupiter are called the secondary
on the mount of Saturn, sudden end of life is certain. A cut
lines, which indicate the rises in life in the field indicated
indicates head injury, break indicates brain disorder, cross or
by the mount
star indicates head injury or danger to head. A chain like line
towards which
makes the person idiotic. An island or a dot at the end of the
these rising lines
head line indicates mental disturbances. The severity of the
travel. A parallel
affliction will depend upon the size of the island or dot. The
line to the line of
bigger the island or dot the more serious the affliction. This
life on the side
however, be confirmed by other indications on the palm.
of the mount of
venus is called
Rarely in palmistry a double Head Line is seen. Doubling a
“Mars line” or
line usually strengthens its energy. If the double Head Lines go
“the sister life
in different directions or seem far apart, it can indicate more of
line” which
a double-personality. This often indicates a lot of talent and an
augments the life
instinct for business. They will tend to do well in life.
line.
Heart Line: (Line of Emotions/Line of Love)

It starts from the percussion at the base of the mount of Mercury

and from the top of the mount of Mars positive and extends

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The Monkey and the Crocodile tree.
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discussed their lives, their friends and family, like all friends
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wife loved the rose apples and made her husband promise
is warm and generous towards others. who creates his own fortune through to get had a full meal. As the
her some every day.
People with a dominant heart line tend willpower and perseverance. The fate years went by, the stork
grew older and weaker.
to act impulsively without thought for line is also known as Popularity Line
Meanwhile, the friendship between the monkey and the crocodile His ability to catch fish
the consequences. It also indicates and belongs to the fortunate individual
deepened as they spent more and more time together. The diminished. At times he others to make decisions exhibit a
the dominance of emotions over mind who will always enjoy popularity and
crocodile’s wife started getting jealous. She wanted to put an end would even starve. He knew he had to do something to survive.
(mind line)
to this friendship. andpretended
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odds isheatook a trip
fortune.
he loved his friend. On the other, he could not possibly let his each time that he was hungry.
health, a fork gives immorality, health vagueness. Individuals who do not
wife die. The crocodile’s wife threatened him saying that if he did
problems etc. depending on the nature
not get her the monkey’s heart, she would surely die.define their The life big
goals craband in the allow
tank also wanted to save himself and he
of fork of the way each forked line runs.
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wife. Hedanger
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monkey that he could ride across
the river on the crocodile’s back. The monkey
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river, the Rekha)
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to make haste and turn back that
palm,
the monkey could go get his heart from
ascending towards the mount of Saturn. the apple
It is in the middle of the palm under
ordinary conditions. But there could be
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 By Swamiji Sri Selvam “Siddhar”
Q .1. Square plots bring health and wealth to the inhabitants.
Ans. Square shaped plots are considered the sign of stability
and economy. These plots are considered highly auspicious by
all the classical proponents of Vaastu as well as modern Vaastu
experts. There is more area and fewer perimeters in case of
square plots as compared to rectangular plots which has slightly
more perimeter and less area. Square and rectangular shaped
plots and buildings require lesser amount of masonry on its
periphery. Thus, we see that the perimeter of a given area in a
rectangular shaped building is nearly equal to the square but it
increases rapidly when its length is more than twice of width.
Hence, a square or rectangular building whose length is nearly
one and a half times of the width is ideal. Moreover, more space
can be utilized in a square shaped plot as compared to other
shaped plots. Our body also fits in square/rectangular shape
easily. All the above brings health and wealth to the inhabitants
in square shaped plot.
Q
.2. Any excavation in the middle of the plot brings
disintegration of family.
Ans. The middle part of a plot is known as Brahma Sthan.
It should always be left blank as per Ideal Vaastu. It has ±0%
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load. Therefore, no excavation should be done here. If we do
excavation in the middle of plot, there exists communication
gap in the family members and there is no easily accessibility to
general things. No meeting point exists here if excavation is done
.The best example can be given from the epics of Mahabharat
where Kaurvas had excavated in the middle part in the form of a
lake due to which all the Kaurvas were totally ruined. Moreover,
there should not be any height/beam in this area which also
gives the same effects in the family as of excavation. Therefore,
we can say that any excavation in the middle of plot brings
disintegration in the family.
Q
.3. Main Road ending (Veethi Shoola) on the entrance
brings sudden misfortune.
Ans. Main roads that thrust into a site or a road which terminates
as dead end to a plot causes Shoola or fast approaching arrow like
effects. This is also called Veethi Shoola. Veethi means a small
road or passage. These are naturally or man-made and every dust
ends there which brings sudden misfortune for the inhabitants
of the plot. The results of Veethi Shoola are different depending
upon the direction of approaching road. To some extent it gives
auspicious results for the plot, if road is approaching in the
North or East of Northeast, West of Northwest and/or South of
Southeast. It leads to difficulties and hardship of all kinds. The
house owner will always feel insecure. Vehicles approaching
from the opposite direction cause imbalance of energies for the
people living in the plot which brings sudden misfortune.
Q .4. Lesser height of rooms may cause Preta Badha.
Ans. Preta Badha means shrinking of a man and the atma of
a man does not expand. If the rooms are of lesser height, may
be less than 10 feet, the volume of the rooms will be less and
there will be less quantity of air in the rooms as it could be as
in a greater height room. Moreover, it has less space element.
All the Panchmahabhootas i.e. fire, earth, air, water, space
will have dearth in these rooms. There will be no necessary
elements for survival. The man living in these rooms becomes
narrow minded. He does not rise in his life due to his less mental
growth. The other family members also suffer due to this, which
may get health problems in them. The rooms should always be
of greater height so as to acquire all the five great elements of
Panchmahabhootas which are very necessary for survival. Thus,
it is said that lesser height of rooms causes Preta Badha for the
people living in these rooms.
Q .5. North or East of Ishaan is best for an underground
water tank/well/bowli.
Ans. Water is one of the five great elements of Panchmahabhootas
and is inevitable for a human life. A site selection for the residence
is done keeping in view the availability of water. It can be ensured
in the form of a well, boring, hand pump, underground water
storage tank. In Vaastu, Northeast sector is best for underground
water tank/well/bowli as water governs the Northeast sector.
It is a cool place and cold water can be obtained from here. It
is also a Sattvik zone. Its lord is Jup and Dikpal is Lord Shiv.
Positive rays are obtained from this direction only which purify
naturally the underground water. When we dug earth from here,
it gets less weight and the Northeast corner becomes of less load
as per Ideal Vaastu which is best. Ishaan or Northeast corner is
also of Dev sthan and it should be given greater importance.
A well in the east of Northeast gives good finances and
education. Water source placed here leads to increased wealth,
prosperity, knowledge and family. The Borewell/Bowli should
not be in exact of North or East. It should not be constructed
in the shadow area of Northeast. The well or water should be
towards the right or left of these two axis. The well should be
in the North or East of Northeast and not towards Northeast
of Southeast. A boring/well in the East leads to prosperity, in
the North it leads to increase in wealth, in the West it invites
difficulties and hardships and in the South, it leads to untimely
death, deformities, frequent accidents, attempted suicides and
bad ways. A well in the Brahmasthan is never recommended.
Therefore, we can say that North or East of Ishaan is best for
underground water tank/well/bowli.
Q
.6. Staircase should turn clockwise while going upwards
with odd number of steps.
Ans. One of the strongest recommendations in Vaastu Shastra
about Staircase is that it should always be clockwise or right-
handed. Because human wants to apply shortest route and covers
less distance in right hand direction. The rule of right hand or
clockwise movement is based on strong scientific grounds.
Today, nearly 90% of the world´s population is right handed.
The left hand is passive and subjective, showing early-inherited
traits and attitudes. The right hand is active and objective,
showing years of maturity, developed self and present & future
health. The right hand movement of a Staircase helps to take
advantage of the dominance of right hand rule in a lucid manner.
If the staircase is clockwise with right railing and open well in
the right hand side, the better grip of right hand will facilitate the
safe and quick ascending. Moreover, centre of gravity is in the
upward direction, while ascending. If a person starts from right,
it should end at right which is Shubh. Therefore,
odd numbers of steps are taken.
Q
.7. Servants, Pets and Vehicles should be in
the Northwest, separate from the main building.
Ans. The planet Moon rules over the Northwest
sector. Its directional lord is Vaayu, the God of
Winds. Being the meeting point of cold and hot
zones, this sector becomes the ideal place for wind´s
entry. Servants, pets and vehicles are not a part of
the house, they should be kept in the background.
In this sector they are active. Northwest is the
limit of extension of Master´s feet sleeping in the
Southwest. The servant, staying in the Northwest
remains youthful and vigilant to obey his master´s
orders. The air has swift movement which will
keep the livestock kept in the Northwest, active.
Animals used for transportation such as horse or
camel are kept here in Northwest, wind energy of
Northwest will make them to run faster. Garage or
vehicles are also best in this direction because of
their quick movements, to and from the house for
person´s personal use.
Q
.8. Place for Weeping should be in the West
of North-West.
Ans: The planet Moon rules North-West sector
and Sat rules over West sector. In between these
sectors,place for weeping (Rodan Sthan) is taken
because it is the dark place and active disha exists
here. The cold nature of both of Moon and night
make the air soothing for our body and weeping
gets activated here in a fresh way. After weeping,
the person is relieved of his tensions and feels light
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like air. The mysterious cold nature of planet Sat (an airy planet)
and cold nature of planet Moon,with least light, helps the person
to become calm, cool and quiet in that area after weeping.
Because of all the above factors West of North-West is taken as
the place for weeping.
Q .9. What is the role of directions in the Industrial Vaastu.
Ans In Vaastu Shastra, different directions are rich in
different energies. Certain of business thrive better in certain
directions,certain locations and certain buildings. Their correct
choice is first step on the path to success in any business.
Therefore we must design our business space to harness
these energies accordingly. The role of different directions in
Industrial Vaastu are:
1.North: Its planetary lord is Mercury and Dikpal is Kuber and
it has satvik and rajas(of air) energies. The business activities
in this direction are: Banking,Money-landing, speech therapy
clinic, educational institutions etc.
2.North-East: Its planetry lord is Jupiter and Dikpal is Shiv. It
has satvik energy. The business activities to be performed in
this direction are: Rligious institutions, preaching, courts of flow
of law,arbitration,chambers,meditation & yoga centres,places of
worship etc.
3.East: Its planetary lord is Sun & Dikpal is Indra. It has satvik
and rajas (of fire) energies. The business activities are: Political
party, office ,multinational organizations, business tycoons,film
makers,swimming pools,public baths etc.
4.South-East: Its planatry lord is Ven and Dikpal is Agni.
It has rajasik energy.The business activities are: antique
shops,food processing,industries,coffee shops, women
organizations,industrial working in the field of light and energy
etc.
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5.South: Its planetry lord is Mars and Dikpal is Yama. It has
tamas and rajas(of fire) energies.The business activities are:
Industies using heat, fire and metals on a large scale,violent
games such as foot ball,archery and karate, free style boxing etc.
6.South-West: Its planetry lord is Rahu and Dikpal is Nainiriti.
It has tamsic energy.The business activities to do in this direction
are: leather industries, wood work, ivory work, industries
manufacturing poisonous drugs and chemicals, mortuary,places
of rest such as night shelters etc.
7.West: Its planetry lord is Sat and Dikpal is Varuna. It has
tamas and rajas (of air) energies.The business activities are:
laboratries,research institutes, detective agencies, petroleum
and mining industries, eating plazas,antique shops etc.
8.North-West: Its planetry lord is Moon and Dikpal is Vayu .It
has rajas energy.The business activities to be performed in this
direction are : audio and music, parlours, beauty culture saloons,
pet animals ,dairies, car showrooms ,vehicle service centres, air
conditioning etc.
Moreover, all the great five-elements i.e., Panchmahabhootas
should be kept in mind while choosing any direction to do any
business activity.
Q .10. Which probable steps will you undertake for the
revival of a sick industrial unit.
Ans. Vaastu Shastra as a tool to enhance the business success
of a sick industrial unit can be used in several ways. Auspicious
directions can be used for arranging office positions to improve
the posperity of the sick unit.There are methods aimed at
increasing turnover at retail establishments such as general
stores,boutiques,restaurant and franchise outlets.Employee’s
productivity can be improved by introducing Vaastu Shastra
principles in the sick industrial unit. All the openings should be
open so that all the great five-elements i.e.,Panchmahabhootas
comes in to force and the cross ventilation should be proper.
Wise application of Vaastu principles can assist the movement
of stagnant energies in the unit. The prana of an industrial
unit depends on the people working there and their mutual
relationships. The environment of a unit can dramatically
be improved if its occupants co-operate with one other in a
positive way. Paint, plants and images also help in improving
an unsatisfactory environment of the unit. All these things can
make it a better place to work.
Office activities of the unit can be diverted in rajas and tamas.
Decision making and implementing policies are mainly rajas
.While day to day administrative task and putting the the ideas
into practice is largely a tamas activity. Tamas and rajas with
tamas energy is good for smooth running of the sick unit. There
should be sufficient room for future horizontal and vertical
expansion. Large trucks can make pick ups and deliveries easily
in the open location.
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H.H Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
Marriage is very important Sanskar (occasion) in which a boy
and a girl get married with each other and starts their married
life socially and enter into Grahast Jeevan. Before marriage
most of the families consult an astrologer for Matching of the
Horoscopes of the boy and the Girl.
The Vedic system of Astrology has in it an age old traditional
Horoscope Matching or Kundli Matching system in which
Gunas are matched on the basis of Janama Nakshatra of the Boy
and Girl and points are given for various descriptions. These
descriptions are eight in number.
1.Varna (Mental Compatibility): 1 point
It shows the basic potential of a person and the person’s inherent
skills and abilities. This also includes the personal egos of
both partners and compatibility between their egos. For best
adjustment, the difference of Varna between the two should be
minimal.
2.Vashya (Dominant Compatibility): 2 points
Vashya means ones control or domination over the other. It
reflects who will be the more dominant partner between the
two prospective partners.The purpose of check is to avoid any
chances of confrontation between the two.
3.Tara (Intensity of Relatiomship Compatibility): 3 points
It indicates the health, well-being and compatibility of the
partners after marriage and is done on the basis of Janam
Nakshatra of both.
4.Yoni (Physical & Sexual compatibility): 4 points
It shows sexual and biological compatibility between the two. It
also shows mutual love and sexual inclinations of the partners.
5.Graha-Maitri (Psychological Disposition Compatinbility): 5
points
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It is used to assess the nature and temperament of both. It also
shows one’s attitude, objective, and intellectual level. It shows
progeny prospects, mental qualities and mutual affection
between them.
6.Gana (Compatibility of Nature): 6 points
It is used to compare the general traits of ones behavior
which is determined by an individual nature and indicates the
compatibility of temperament and mutual daily behavior, for
happiness and prosperity in their lives.
7.Bhakoot (Mutual Compatibility): 7 points
This is a crucial test to check overall prosperity in the growth of
family, family welfare and economic prosperity after marriage.
8.Nadi (Compatibility between Life Forces): 8 points
It is the most important in Matching as it has maximum number of
points. Nadi or pulse is the central point and indicator of nervous
energy on which an individual health and nature depends. This
test also measures the genetic compatibility between the couple
to produce healthy progeny after marriage.
CONCLUSION:
Each of these factors has its own significance and have their
own number of points. These all combine together to make up
36 points or GUNAS.
If a couple scores has less than 18 then the match is not considered
a good match according to traditional Astrology. If the score is
between 18 - 24, then the match is acceptable (Average). If the
score is between 25 – 32, then the match is very good (Above
Average). If the score is above 32 then technically the match is
excellent but a lot of other factors have to be checked out.
Below are the points which should be kept in mind before Match
Making:
1. Longevity of both, Boy & Girl from their respective
Horoscopes
2. Strength of the horoscope on marriage point of view
3. Manglik Dosha Matching
4. Analysis of coming Dashas of both
5. Dasha Sandhi and Transit
6. Matching of married life (7th Houses) in both Horoscopes
7. Match Making of significant planet of Marriage
8. Prosperity and other related Matching
9. Matching of malefic planets which affectes marital houses in
Horoscope
10. Progeny and soundness of mind.
After matching horoscopes. a couple can spent their married life
happily with prosperity. If horoscope is not matched properly
then they can be unhappy, divorce may be happen, child may not
be born or life partner may be dead. So Match Making is very
important for any marriage.
 OM Damodaraya Namaha
OM Sankarshanaya Namaha
OM Vasudevaya Namaha
OM Pradyumnaya Namaha
OM Anirudhaya Namaha
OM Purushothamaya Namaha
OM Adhokshaya Namaha
OM Narasimhaya Namha
OM Achuthaya Namaha

-His Holiness Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar

1.Self purification and invocation:

Apavitra Pavitrova Sarvavastham Gathopiva 4 February
2004
Yasmareth Pundarikaksham Sabahaybhyanthara Suchihi
Achamaneeyam
OM Kesavaya Swaha
OM Narayana Swaha
OM Madhavaya Swaha
OM Govindaya Namaha
OM Vishnave Namaha
OM Madhusudanaya Namaha
OM Trivikrmaya Namaha
OM Vamanaya Namaha
OM Sridharaya Namha
OM Hrishikesaya Namaha
OM Padmanabhaya Namaha

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 O M
Janardhanaya Namaha 6. Sri MahaLakshmi Strotram
OM Upendraya Namaha
OM Haraye Namaha Namastestu Mahamaye Sreepeethe Surapujithe
OM Sri Krishnaya Namaha Sankha Chakra Gadha hasthe Mahalakshmir Namosthuthe

2.Vighneswara prayer 7. Guru Puja Stotram

Shuklambara Dharam Vishnum Shashi Varnam Chaturbhujam Gururbrahma Gururvishnu Gururdevo Maheswara
Prasanna Vadanam Dhyayeth Sarva Vighnopa Santhaye Gurusakshat Parabrahma thasmai Sri Gurave Namaha
Agajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaanana Maharnism
Aneka Dantham Bhakthanaam Eka Dantham Upasmahe

3.Mrityunjaya Mahamanthram:

Om Trayambakam Yajamahe, Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam

Utpotha Midha Bandhana Mrityo Mukhiya Manasa

4.Gayathri Manthram:

Om Bhurbhuvassuvaha Thatsaviturvarenyam
Bhargodevasya Dhimahee Dhiyoyonah Prachodayat.
OM the celestial sound that resounds in our bodies over
the earth and the cosmos up to the gates of heaven; The
effulgence of the rising sun that sets all living things to their
allotted tasks to strive to achieve their aims in life; May the
dazzling light which is the gift of

the gods illuminate our beings ; Let us contemplate on it so

that our minds gain Enlightenment

5.Venkateswara Strotram

Vina Venkatesam Nanatho Nanatha Sada Venkatesam

Smarami Smarami
Hare Venkatesah Prasida Prasida Priyam Venkatesah,
Prayacha Prayacha

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-A small explanation by our
Guruji H.H Swamiji Selvam Siddhar
The Meaning of Kriya
The word Kriya is composed of two syllables, kri and yâ. In
Sanskrit, kri means karma dhatu - action of the elements, and yâ
means Soul or Atma. The word Kriya indicates action of the Soul
or prâna karma. The first and most important action of the Soul is
breath.
The word yoga comes from Sanskrit yuj which means union. The
union of the individual soul with Spirit.
Kriya Yoga is a method to attain the union of breath and Soul in
each inhalation and exhalation. Expressed in other words: the union
of the individual soul with Spirit is called Kriya Yoga. This is true
karma.
The practice of Kriya Yoga is based on breath, the brain and the
spinal cord. Breath is the mediator between Soul and mind. The
brain is the mediator between the sense organs and the mind. All
our physical actions are reflected on our sense organs through the
intermediary of the lower part of the brain located in the spinal cord.
From this lower part of the brain where the lower mind is situated,
we pass to the higher mind, then to breath, and lastly from breath to
Soul (and then inversely).
The brain is connected to the mind and the mind is connected to
chitta. Chitta (the higher mind) is composed of five actions, or five
minds which have twenty-five qualities or natures, each creating
two results which are called vrittis. This gives fifty types of different
inner and outer results - fifty vrittis, which are manifestations of
chitta. The vrittis are created by chitta, the higher mind, directly
from the Soul through the means of breath. The object of yoga is to
control the actions of chitta - Yogâshchittavrittinirodhah (Pâtanjali’s
Yoga Sûtra I, 2).
The mind is in constant motion. Our inner and outer actions change
constantly and this is reflected by our breath. When we are afraid
our breath is agitated, when we feel joy our breath is different, it is
also different when we are angry or have any other type of emotion.
When the breath is calm, the mind is calm. So, it is only through
breath that we are able to control chitta and come to the state called
nirodhah. Nirodhah means to close, to lock with a key - which
means to stop all actions (vrittis) of chitta and thus have easy access
to the meditation state of yoga. The control of chitta, stopping the
actions of the mind is obtained by controlling the breath.
Since Kriya Yoga is based on breath, you can practice this special
technique during the whole day and in whatever activity you
do. When it comes to sitting for meditation, it may be practiced
whenever you have time.
Kriya Technique
The teaching of Kriya Yoga is done gradually. It is sectioned into
six stages referred to as First Kriya, Second Kriya and so on. The
beginner starts with First Kriya. First Kriya is the root, the very
foundation which allows for progress through the spiritual path for
followers of any religion. It gives access to knowledge of the body,
of the Soul and the chakras. It allows for comprehension of the
gross body, the astral body and the causal body. Later, after having
practized regularly over a period of time and achieved the necessary
demanding level of mastery, one can receive second Kriya, and thus
progress towards the higher Kriya levels.
Describing Kriya Yoga in words has little meaning. A person may
truly understand only through practice. If you wish to know what
an apple is, a simple description is not enough. Take the fruit, touch
it, taste it, then you will really and immediately understand what an
apple is. The same goes for Kriya Yoga.
The Ultimate Goal
The constant practice of iswara pranidhana (practice of breath
control in every moment) gives the siddhi (perfection) of samadhi.
The incoming breath is î - power, outgoing breath is ra - light, sva -
yourself, is between these two. isvara gives life and will fill yourself.
Iswara pranidhana means that by constantly observing the breath
which enters and leaves the body, through practice one will come
to the formless state. Then you remain in the divine light enabling
yourself to achieve constant nirvana or liberation in your life time.
As Jesus Christ said in the Bible: “You can’t see, feel or realize God,
but you can be”.
Effects on Life
Prana shakti (life force) flows from the top to the bottom, then
inversely from the bottom to the top, of the spine. In this way all the
chakras (centres) are touched by life force and by vacuum. The first
and second techniques are called pranam and correspond to Yama
in Patanjala’s Yoga Sutra. Yama means to obtain inner control or
sâmyam. Nothing can be controlled from without because the root
is found in our spine. This is why we during the practice of Kriya
Yoga bend the spine forward allowing the magnetic life force to
flow in the spinal cord. The vacuum is always at the top of our body,
this is why we retain equilibrium. So when we bend our spine, the
vacuum magnetizes the spine.
Shûnya dhaur bhavet prâna: The vacuum element is our life force.
When the vacuum leaves the body, life also leaves.
By practicing Kriya Yoga, we create an inner fire called tapa agni.
In the same way that the outer fire, drabya agni, burns whatever we
put into it, the inner fire, tapa agni, allows the practitioner to burn
his karmas, the results of his past actions, his thoughts as well as all
his mental or psychological problems.
For more help and to organize workshops in your city, call Swamiji
Sri Selvam Siddhar @ 408 829 7780. E- mail: avtemple@aol.com
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-His Holiness Param Pujya Atharva vedic Samrat
Swamiji Sri Selvam “Siddhar”
Karma means not only action, but also the result of an action.
The consequence of an action is really not a separate thing. It
is a part of the action, and cannot be divided from it. Breathing,
thinking, talking, seeing, hearing, eating, etc., are Karmas.
Thinking is mental Karma. Karma is the sum total of our acts
both in the present life and in the preceding births.
Any deed, any thought that causes an effect, is called a Karma.
The Law of Karma means the law of causation. Wherever there
is a cause, there an effect must be produced. A seed is a cause for
the tree which is the effect. The tree produces seeds and becomes
the cause for the seeds.
How Karma is Fashioned
Man is threefold in his nature. He consists of Ichha (desire,
feeling), Jnana (knowing) and Kriya (willing). These three
fashion his Karma. He knows objects like chair, tree, etc. He
feels joy and sorrow. He wills to do this, or not to do that.
Behind the action, there are desire and thought. A desire for an
object arises in the mind. Then you think how to get it. Then you
exert to possess it. Desire, thought and action always go together.
They are the three threads, as it were, that are twisted into the
cord of Karma.
Desire produces Karma. You work and exert to acquire the
objects of your desire. Karma produces its fruits as pain or
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pleasure. You will have to take births after births to reap the
fruits of your Karmas. This is the Law of Karma.
The Working of the Law
The Law of Karma is one of the fundamental doctrines not only
in Hinduism, but also in Buddhism , and in Jainism. As a man
sows, so he shall reap. This is the Law of Karma. If you do an
evil action, you must suffer for it. If you do a good action, you
must get happiness. There is no power on this earth which can
stop the actions from yielding their fruits. Every thought, every
word, every deed is, as it were, weighed in the scales of eternal,
divine Justice. The Law of Karma is inexorable.
Things do not happen in this universe by accident or chance in
a disorderly manner. They happen in regular succession. They
follow one another in a regular order. There is a certain definite
connection between what is being done now by you, and what
will happen in the future.
Every action produces a threefold effect. It gives you an
appropriate reward or fruit. It also affects your character. It
leaves behind an impression in your mind. This impression will
urge you to repeat the act again. The impression will assume the
form of a thought-wave in the mind on account of a stimulus,
either external or internal. An action produces an effect in the
world also.
As You Sow, So You Reap
If you put a seed in the earth, it sends up a little stem. Then leaves
come out of the stem. Then come flowers and fruits. There are
seeds again in the fruits. Mango seed only produces mango tree.
If you sow rice, you cannot expect a crop of wheat. The same
sort of seed produces the same kind of plant. A human being
alone is born from the womb of a woman, a horse from a horse
and a dog from a dog. Similarly, if you sow the seed of an evil
action, you will reap a harvest of pain and suffering. If you sow
the seed of a virtuous action, you will reap a harvest of pleasure.
This is the Law of Karma.
Whatever you sow by your actions come back to you. If you make
others happy through service, charity and kind acts, you sow
happiness like a seed; and it will give you the fruit of happiness.
If you make others unhappy through harsh words, insult, ill-
treatment, cruel acts, oppression, etc., you sow unhappiness like
a seed; and it will give you the fruit of pain, suffering, misery and
unhappiness. This is the immutable Law of Karma.
Your actions in the past are responsible for your present condition.
Your present actions will shape or mould your future. There is
nothing chaotic or capricious in this world. You become good by
your good actions, and bad by your evil actions.
If you entertain evil thoughts, you must suffer the consequences.
You will be in difficulties. You will be surrounded by
unfavourable circumstances. You will blame your surroundings
and circumstances. Understand the law and live wisely. Entertain
noble thoughts. You will be happy always.
Action - Habit - Character - Destiny
Thought moulds your character. If you entertain noble thoughts,
you will develop a noble character; and if you entertain evil
thoughts, you will develop a base character. This is the immutable
Law of Nature. Therefore, you can deliberately shape your
character by cultivating sublime thoughts. Thought materialises
and becomes an action. If you allow the mind to dwell on good,
elevating thoughts, you will do naturally good and laudable
actions.
Conduct or behaviour reveals your character. Conduct also
moulds your Character. Cultivation of good conduct needs
rigorous discipline and constant vigilance. You will have to
watch every thought, word and action. You must be extremely
careful when you conduct yourself with others. With all your
good intentions, you will be carried away by the force of your
previous wrong impressions, instincts and impulses. Even highly
educated people lack in behaviour. Good behaviour indicates that
you have a refined or polished, disciplined mind and real, good
spiritual culture . The practice of Japa, Pranayama and Mauna (or
vow of silence) will help you to control the impulses etc.
You sow an action and reap a habit. You sow a habit and reap
a character. You sow a character and reap your destiny. Hence,
destiny is your own make-up. You have built it. You can undo
it by entertaining noble thoughts, and doing virtuous actions,
and changing your mode of thinking. Now you are thinking that
you are the body, Mr. So and so. Now, start the anti-current of
thought. Think that you are all-pervading, immortal Brahman.
Brahman you will become. This is an immutable Law.
The Three Kinds of Karma: Sanchita, Prarabdha and Agami
Karma is of three kinds, viz., Sanchita (accumulated works),
Prarabdha (fructifying works) and Kriyamana or Agami (current
works). Sanchita is all the accumulated Karmas of the past.
Part of it is seen in the character of man, in his tendencies and
aptitudes, capacities, inclinations and desires, etc. Tendencies
come from this. Prarabdha is that portion of the past Karma which
is responsible for the present body. That portion of the Sanchita
Karma which influences human life in the present incarnation
is called Prarabdha. It is ripe for reaping. It cannot be avoided
or changed. It is only exhausted by being experienced. You pay
your past debts. Prarabdha Karma is that which has begun and is
actually bearing fruit. It is selected out of the mass of the Sanchita
Karma. Kriyamana is that Karma which is now being made for
the future. It is also called Agami or Vartamana.
In Vedantic literature, there is a beautiful analogy. The bowman
has already sent an arrow and it has left his hands. He cannot
recall it. He is about to shoot another arrow. The bundle of arrows
in the quiver on his back is the Sanchita; the arrow he has shot
is Prarabdha; and the arrow which he is about to shoot from his
bow is Agami. Of these, he has perfect control over the Sanchita
and the Agami, but he must surely work out his Prarabdha. The
past which has begun to take effect he has to experience.
There is another beautiful analogy also. The granary represents
the Sanchita Karma; that portion taken from the granary and put
in the shop for future daily sale corresponds to Agami; that which
is sold daily represents Prarabdha.
The whole lot of Sanchita Karma is destroyed by attaining
Knowledge of Brahman or the Eternal. It can be greatly modified
by entertaining lofty, divine thoughts, and doing virtuous actions.
Agami Karma can be destroyed by expiatory rites or Prayaschitta;
and by removing the idea of agency through Nimitta Bhava
(attitude that one is an instrument in the hands of God) and
Sakshi Bhava (attitude that one is silent witness of the actions of
the senses and of the mind).
The Supremacy of Free-Will
You are the master of your own fate. You are the architect of your
own fortune. You are responsible for what you suffer. You are
responsible for your present state. If you are happy, it has been
your own making. If you are miserable, it has also been your
own making. Every action bears a fruit sooner or later. A virtuous
action produces pleasure as its effect. An evil deed causes pain.
You have no Bhoga-Svatantrya (freedom to determine the result
of action), but you have Karma-Svatantrya (freedom to determine
the course of action). That is the reason why the Lord Krishna
says: -Karmanyeva Adhikaraste Ma Phaleshu Kadachana - Thy
business is with the action only, never with its fruits. - Janaka
and others attained to perfection by action. You can change
your character, your thoughts and desires. Mans will is ever
free. Through selfishness his will has become impure. He can
render his will pure, strong and dynamic by getting rid of his base
desires, and likes and dislikes. Every soul is like a husbandman
who has got a plot of land. The acreage, the nature of the soil, the
conditions of weather are all predetermined. But the husbandman
is quite at liberty to till the earth, manure it and get good crops, or
to allow it to remain as a waste land.
What you are now at present is the result of what you thought and
did in the past. What you shall be in the future will be the result
of what you think and do now. You find an environment which is
best suited to the tendencies you acquired in a former life. You can
create better conditions for the future. You can make your Karma
what you choose. You can rise to a very high state of perfection.
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You can become an Indra or you may become a perfect Yogin.
You can change your character, thoughts and actions. Therefore
Bhishma and Vasishtha have placed Purushartha or exertion,
above destiny.
A boatman without oars, rudder and sails is carried away
helplessly by the winds and currents; but a clever boatman with
oars, sails and rudder, ably directs the boat in any direction he
likes and reaches the other shore safely. Even so, he who knows
the Laws of Nature - the law of thought, the law of Karma, the law
of cause and effect - can sail fearlessly in this ocean of Samsara
and reach the other shore of fearlessness and immortality quite
safely. He will utilise the helping forces to his best advantage
and neutralise the opposing forces skilfully, with the help of
the knowledge of the Laws. Knowledge is a torch-light. Hence,
knowledge is absolutely indispensable. Ignorance is the greatest
sin. An ignorant man becomes a victim or a slave of nature.
The Glory of Selfless Work
Selfish Karma leads you to rebirth and rebirth generates new
Karma while working off the old. Get rid of Karma if you wish
to get rid of the miseries of rebirth. Selfless work will not bind
you. It will purify your heart and lead to the descent of the divine
light and grace. Understand the Law of Karma and the law of
cause and effect. Think rightly. Act nobly. Meditate regularly and
attain eternal bliss and immortality.
The Doctrine of Reincarnation
The doctrine of reincarnation or transmigration of souls is a
fundamental tenet of Hinduism. The word reincarnation literally
means embodiment again, coming again into a physical body.
The individual soul takes again a fleshy covering. The word
transmigration means passing from one place to another - passing
into a new body.
The Sanskrit term Samsara is derived from the Sanskrit root Sr,
which means - to pass -. The prefix Sam means - intensely -. The
individual soul passes repeatedly through this world and other
subtle higher worlds. This repeated passing of souls - Samsriti -
is what is really meant by the term Samsara.
Samsara exists in order that the individual soul may learn to
realize itself.
Man contains within himself infinite possibilities. The magazine
of power and wisdom is within him. He has to unfold the divinity
within. This is the object of living and dying.
Enunciation of the Doctrine in the Hindu Scriptures
You will not cease to exist after death. Before this birth , you
have passed through countless lives. The Lord Krishna says in
the Gita: - O Arjuna, both you and I have had many births before
this; only I know them all, while you do not. Birth is inevitably
followed by death, and death by rebirth. As a man casting off
worn-out garments taketh new ones, so the dweller in the body,
casting off worn-out bodies, entereth into others that are new. -
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The Upanishads also declare: - Just as a caterpillar which has
come to the top of a blade of grass, draws itself over to a new
blade, so also does the soul draw itself over to a new body, after
it has put aside its old body - (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad). - Just
as a goldsmith, having taken a piece of gold, makes another
form, new and more beautiful, so also, verily the Atman having
cast off this body and having put away Avidya or ignorance,
makes another new and more beautiful form - (Brihadaranyaka
Upanishad). - Like corn, does a mortal ripen; like corn, does he
spring to life again - (Kathopanishad).
Karma and Rebirth
The doctrine of rebirth is a corollary to the Law of Karma. The
differences of disposition that are found between one individual
and another must be due to their respective past actions. Past
action implies past birth. Further, all your Karmas cannot
certainly bear fruit in this life. Therefore, there must be another
birth for enjoying the remaining actions. Each soul has a series of
births and deaths. Births and deaths will continue till you attain
Knowledge of the Imperishable.
Good Karmas lead to incarnation into higher spheres and bad
Karmas into lower. By virtue is obtained ascent to higher planes
and by vice, descent to the lower. From wisdom results beatitude,
and bondage from the reverse. So long as Karmas - whether good
or bad - are not exhausted, men do not attain Moksha or the final
emancipation even in hundreds of Kalpas. Both good and bad
Karmas bind tight the Jiva in their chains. One is a chain of gold
and the other is that of iron. Moksha cannot be attained by man,
so long as Knowledge of the Eternal is not attained.
Proofs for the Existence of Previous Births
A new-born child manifests marks of joy, fear and grief. This is
inexplicable unless we suppose that the child, perceiving certain
things in this life, remembers the corresponding things of the past
life . The things which used to excite joy, fear and grief in the past
life, continue to do so in this life. The memory of the past proves
the previous birth, as well as the existence of the soul.
A child, just born, drinks the breast of its mother through the
remembrance that it did so in the previous life, as a means of
satisfying hunger . The childs desire for milk in this life is caused
by the remembrance of its experience in the previous life. This
proves that the childs soul, though it has abandoned a previous
body and has taken on a new one, remembers the experiences of
the previous body.
You do not come into the world in total forgetfulness and in
utter darkness. You are born with certain memories and habits
acquired in the previous birth. Desires take their origin from
previous experiences. We find that none is born without desire.
Every being is born with some desires which are associated with
the things enjoyed by him in the past life. The desires prove the
existence of his soul in previous lives.
Passage of the Soul Between Death and Rebirth
The soul migrates with the astral body, or Sukshma-Sarira or
Linga- Deha. This astral body is made up of nineteen Tattvas or
principles, viz., five organs of action, five organs of knowledge,
five Pranas, mind, intellect, Chitta (the subconscious), and
Ahankara or egoism. This subtle body carries with it all sorts
of Samskaras or impressions, and Vasanas or tendencies, of the
individual soul. The subtle body moves towards heaven. When
the fruits of good Karmas have been exhausted, it gathers for
itself a new physical body and reincarnates on this earth plane.
Those whose conduct has been good attain good births and those
whose conduct has been evil are thrown into sinful wombs or
lower births.
The Devayana and the Pitriyana
When a man who has practised meditation and worship dies, he
first goes to light, then from light to day, from day to the bright
half of the moon, from the bright half of the moon to the six
months when the sun goes to the north, from that to the year,
from the year to the sun, from the sun to the moon, from the
moon to the lightning. When he comes to the sphere of lightning,
he meets a person who is not human. That person leads him to the
Karya Brahman or Hiranyagarbha. This is the Way of the Devas
or Devayana.
He who has done works of public utility and alms, first goes to
the smoke when he dies, from smoke to night, from night to the
dark half of the moon, from the dark half of the moon to the six
months when the sun goes to the south; and from that, he goes
to the region of the forefathers, from the world of the forefathers
to the ether, from the ether to the moon. He lives there so long
as his good works will allow. When the effect of the good works
is exhausted , he comes back to this earth by the same route. He
first becomes ether, and then air, and then smoke, and then mist,
then cloud, and then falls upon the earth as rain-drops. Then he
gets into food which is eaten up by man, and finally becomes his
child.
He passes through the various existences of the mineral kingdom,
of the plant and of the animal realms - the Udbhijja (born of seed),
the Svedaja (born of sweat) and the Andaja (born of eggs), before
coming into the Jarayuja (viviparous or of placental origin).
How to Break the Bond of Samsara
The chains that tie you to this wheel of Samsara or Bhava-Chakra
or round of births and deaths, are your desires. So long as you
desire objects of this world, you must come back to this world in
order to possess and enjoy them. But, when all your desires for
the mundane objects cease, then the chains are broken and you
are free. You need not take any more births. You attain Moksha
or the final emancipation.
You wander in this Samsara as you think that you are different
from the Lord. If you unite yourself with Him through meditation
and Yoga , you will obtain immortality and eternal bliss. Cut the
bonds of Karma through Knowledge of the Eternal and enjoy the
Supreme Peace of the Atman, thy innermost Self and Inner Ruler.
You will be freed from the round of births and deaths. Freed
from sin, freed from passion, you will become a Jivanmukta or
liberated sage. You will see the Self in the self and see the Self
as all.
The Concept of Avatara
Avatara is the decent of God on earth for the ascent of man. The
Lord Krishna says: - Though unborn, the Imperishable Self and
also the Lord of all beings, yet brooding over nature which is
Mine own, I am born through My Own Power. Whenever there
is decline of righteousness, then I Myself come forth. For the
protection of the good, for the destruction of the evil-doers, for
the sake of firmly establishing righteousness, I am born from age
to age - (Ch. IV-6, 7, 8).
The Doctrine of Grace
The Bhagavatas had their own scriptures called the Pancharatra
Agamas which expounded the cult of Vasudeva and which were,
therefore, looked upon by them as being equal to the Upanishads.
Their religion was based on Gods Grace to erring humanity.
It, therefore, greatly emphasised the doctrine of Avatara or
incarnation and popularised the immortal stories which were
afterwards collected together in the Harivamsa, Vishnu Purana
and the Bhagavata Purana. If you study these books, you will
clearly know about the glory of Lord Krishna.
You can attain God-realisation through worship of Avataras like
Krishna and Rama. Many have already attained God-realisation.
Tukaram, Ramdas, Surdas, Mira Bai, Tulsidas and several others
have seen God face to face. Their powerful writings bespeak of
their high spiritual attainments.
Degree of Gods Manifestation
There are Purna-Avataras (full incarnations), Amsa-
Avataras (partial incarnations), Avesa-Avataras (inspirational
incarnations), etc. The Lord Krishna has sixteen rays. He is a
Purna-Avatara. He still exists. There are His Nitya-Lilas in Go-
Loka or Celestial Vrindavana.
It is only ignorant, deluded souls who speak against the doctrine
of Avatara, who say that the Lord Krishna was a human being
only. They have not studied properly the holy scriptures. They are
Tamasic persons with little understanding. They cavil and carp.
The Lord Krishna says: - The evil-doing, the deluded, the vilest
men, they come not to Me, they whose wisdom is destroyed by
illusion, who have embraced the nature of demons. Such is their
fate. -
Devotees! Worship Atharva Sooolini the only Yakshini to settle
all your problems at all times with all your heart and with all your
mind. Glorify Him in your heart. He will soon reveal Himself to
you and you will feel His Presence. You will attain immortality
and eternal bliss.
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Param Pujya “ Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
‘Kapala’ is a Sanskrit word; it means skull. ‘Bhati’ means to
shine. The term ‘Kapalabhati’ means an exercise that makes the
skull shine. This Kriya cleanses the skull. So this is taken as one
of the Shat-Karmas (six cleansing processes in Hatha Yoga).
Sit on Padmasana. Keep the hands on knees. Close the eyes.
Perform Puraka and Rechaka rapidly. This should be practised
vigorously. One will get perspiration profusely. This is a good
form of exercise. Those who are well-versed in Kapalabhati,
can do Bhastrika very easily. There is no Kumbhaka in this
Pranayama. Rechaka plays a prominent part. Puraka is mild, slow
and long (Dirgha). But the Rechaka should be done quickly and
forcibly by contracting the abdominal muscles with a backward
push. When you do Puraka, release the abdominal muscles.
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Some people naturally make a curve of the spine and bend their
heads also. This is not desirable. The head and the trunk should
be erect. Sudden expulsions of breath follow one another as in
Bhastrika. To start with, you can have one expulsion per second.
Gradually you can have two expulsions per second. To begin
with do one round in the morning consisting of 10 expulsions
only. In the second week, do one round in the evening. In the
third week, do two rounds in the morning and two rounds in the
evening. Thus every week, gradually and cautiously increase 10
expulsions to each round till you get 120 expulsions for each
round.
It cleanses the respiratory system and the nasal passages. It
removes the spasm in bronchial tubes. Consequently, Asthma is
relieved and also cured in course of time. The apices of the lungs
get proper oxygenation. Thereby they cannot afford favourable
nidus (breeding grounds) for tubercle bacilli. Consumption
is cured by this practice. Lungs are considerably developed.
Carbon dioxide is eliminated in a large scale. Impurities of the
blood are thrown out. Tissues and cells absorb a large quantity of
oxygen. The practitioner keeps up good health. Heart functions
properly. The circulatory and respiratory systems are toned to a
considerable degree.
The External Kumbhaka (Bahya)
Draw the air through the left nostril till you count 3 OMs; throw
it out through the right nostril immediately without retaining it
counting 6 OMs. Stop it outside till you count 12 OMs. Then
draw the breath through the right; exhale it through the left
and stop it outside as before, using the same units of OM for
inhalation, exhalation and retention. Do six times in the morning
and six times in the evening. Gradually increase the number
of rounds and the time of Kumbhaka. Do not strain or fatigue
yourself.
Easy Comfortable Pranayama (Sukha Purvaka)
Sit on Padmasana or Siddhasana in your meditation room, before
the picture of your Ishta Devata (guiding deity). Close the right
nostril with the right thumb. Draw in the air very, very slowly
through the left nostril. Then close the left nostril also with little
and ring fingers of the right hand. Retain the air as long as you
can comfortably do. Then exhale very, very slowly through
the nostril after removing the thumb. Now half the process is
over. Then draw air through the right nostril. Retain the air as
before and exhale it very, very slowly through the left nostril.
All these six processes constitute one Pranayama. Do 20 in the
morning and 20 in the evening. Gradually increase the number.
Have a Bhava (mental attitude) that all the Daivi Sampat (divine
qualities), e.g., mercy, love, forgiveness, Santi, joy, etc., are
entering into your system along with the inspired air and all
Asuri Sampat (devilish qualities) such as lust, anger, greed, etc.,
are being thrown out along with the expired air. Repeat OM
or Gayatri* mentally during Puraka, Kumbhaka and Rechaka.
Hard-working Sadhakas can do 320 Kumbhakas daily in four
sittings at the rate of 80 in each sitting.
This Pranayama removes all diseases, purifies the Nadis, steadies
the mind in concentration, improves digestion, increases the
digestive fire and appetite, helps to maintain Brahmacharya and
awakens the Kundalini that is sleeping at the muladhara Chakra.
Purification of Nadis will set in rapidly. You will have levitation
(rising above the ground) also.
Pranayama for Awakening Kundalini
When you practise the following, concentrate on the Muladhara
Chakra at the base of the spinal column, which is triangular in
form and which is the seat of the Kundalini Sakti. Close the right
nostril with your fight thumb. Inhale through the left nostril till
you count 3 OMs slowly. Imagine that you are drawing the Prana
with the atmospheric air. Then close the left nostril with your
little and ring fingers of the right hand. Then retain the breath
for 12 OMs. Send the current down the spinal column straight
into the triangular lotus, the Muladhara Chakra. Imagine that
the nerve-current is striking against the lotus and awakening the
Kundalini. Then slowly exhale through the right nostril counting
6 OMs. Repeat the process from the right nostril as stated above,
using the same units, and having the same imagination and
feeling. This Pranayama will awaken the Kundalini quickly. Do
it 3 times in the morning and 3 times in the evening. Increase the
number * Various Mantras and their benefits are described in my
book “japa Yoga” and time gradually and cautiously according
to your strength and capacity. In this Pranayama, concentration
on the Muladhara Chakra is the important thing. Kundalini will
be awakened quickly if the degree of concentration is intense
and if the Pranayama is practised regularly.
Pranayama During Meditation
If you do concentration and meditation, Pranayama, comes by
itself. The breath becomes slower and slower. We will practise
this Pranayama daily unconsciously. When you are reading a
sensational storybook or when you are solving a mathematical
problem, your mind is really very much absorbed in the subject-
matter. If you closely watch your breath on these occasions,
you will find that the breath has become very very slow. When
you see a tragical story being enacted in the theater or a film-
show, when you hear a very sad striking news or some glad
tidings, when you shed tears either of joy or sorrow, or burst into
laughter, the breath is slackened—Pranayama comes by itself.
In those Yogic students who practise Sirshasana, Pranayama
comes by itself. It is obvious from these examples that when
the mind is deeply concentrated on any subject, the respiration
slows down or stops. Pranayama is being done automatically.
Mind and Prana are intimately connected. If you turn your
attention to watch the breath on those occasions, it will regain its
normal state. Pranayama comes by itself to those who are deeply
absorbed in doing Japa, Dhyana or Brahma-Vichara (enquiry of
Atman).
Prana, mind and Virya (seminal energy) are under one Sambandha
(connection). If you can control the mind, Prana and Virya are
controlled by themselves. If you can control Prana, mind and
Virya are controlled by themselves. If you control the Virya
by remaining as an Akhanda Brahmachari without emission of
even a single drop of semen for 12 years, mind and Prana are
controlled by themselves. Just as there is connection between
wind and fire (light), so also there is connection between Prana
and mind. Wind fans the fire. Prana also fans the mind. If there
is no wind, fire or light gets steady. Hatha Yogins approach
Brahman by controlling Prana. Raja Yogins approach Brahman
by controlling mind.
In this Pranayama you need not close the nostrils. Simply close
the eyes if you practise it in a sitting posture. Forget the body
and concentrate. If you practise this during walking, just feel
minutely the movement of the air that is inhaled and exhaled.
Pranayama While Walking
Walk with head up, shoulders back and with chest expanded.
Inhale slowly through both nostrils countingOMmentally 3
times, one count for each step. Then retain the breath till you
count 12 OMs. Then exhale slowly through both nostrils till
you count 6 OMs. Take the respiratory pause or rest after one
Pranayama counting 12 OMs. If you find it difficult to count
OM with each step, count OM without having any concern with
the steps.
Kapalabhati can also be done during walking. Those who
are very busy can practise the above Pranayama during their
morning and evening walks. It is like killing two birds with
one stone. You will find it very pleasant to practise Pranayama
while walking in an open place, when delightful gentle breeze
is blowing. You will be invigorated and innervated quickly to
a considerable degree. Practise, feel and realise the marked,
beneficial influence of this kind of Pranayama. Those who walk
briskly, repeating OM mentally or verbally do practise natural
Pranayama without any effort.
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Pranayama in Savasana
Lie down on the back, quiet at ease, over a blanket. Keep the
hands on the ground by the side and legs straight. The heels
should be kept together, but the toes can remain a little apart.
Relax all the muscles and the nerves. Those who are very weak,
can practise Pranayama in this pose while lying on the ground
or on a bedstead. Draw the breath slowly without making any
noise, through both nostrils. Retain the breath as long as you can
do it with comfort. Then exhale slowly through both nostrils.
Repeat the process 12 times in the morning and 12 times in the
evening. Chant OM mentally during the practice. If you like
you can practise the ‘easy comfortable posture’ also. This is a
combined exercise of Asana, Pranayama, meditation and rest.
It gives rest not only to the body but also for the mind. It gives
relief, comfort and ease. This is very suitable for aged people.
Rhythmical Breathing
The breathing in men and women is very irregular. In exhalation
the Prana goes out 16 digits and in inhalation only 12 digits, thus
losing 4 digits. But if you inhale for 16 digits as in exhalation then
you will have rhythmical breathing. Then the power Kundalini
will be roused. By the practice of rhythmical breathing you will
enjoy real good rest. You can control the respiratory centre that
is situated in medulla oblongata and other nerves also, because
the centre of respiration has a sort of controlling effect on other
nerves. He who has calm nerves, has a calm mind also.
If the units of exhalation and inhalation are the same, you will
have rhythmical breathing. If you inhale till you count 6 OMs,
exhale also till you count 6 OMs. This is breathing in and out in
a measured manner. This will harmonise the whole system. This
will harmonise the physical body, mind, Indriyas and will soothe
the tired nerves. You will experience full repose and calmness.
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All the bubbling emotions will subside and the surging impulses
will calm down.
There is another variety of modification of rhythmic breathing.
Inhale slowly through both nostrils for 4 OMs; retain the breath
for 8 OMs (internal Kumbhaka); exhale slowly through both
nostrils for 4 OMs; and retain the breath outside (external
Kumbhaka) for 8 OMs.
Repeat the above process a number of times according to your
strength and capacity. You can gradually increase the duration of
inhalation and exhalation after some practice of 8 OMs and the
period between breaths to 16 OMs. But never try to increase the
duration until you are sure that you have power and strength to
do so. You must experience joy and pleasure in doing the same.
You should not feel any undue strain. Pay considerable attention
to keep up the rhythm. Remember that the rhythm is more
important than the length of breath. You must feel the rhythm
throughout your whole body. Practice will make you perfect.
Patience and perseverance are needed.
Surya Bheda
Sit on Padmasana or Siddhasana. Close the eyes. Keep the left
nostril closed with your right ring and little fingers. Slowly
inhale without making any sound as long as you can do it
comfortably through the right nostril. Then close the right nostril
with your right thumb and retain the breath firmly pressing the
chin against the chest (Jalandhara Bandha). Hold on the breath
till perspiration oozes from the tips of the nails and roots of the
hairs (hair follicles). This point cannot be reached at the very
outside. You will have to increase the period of Kumbhaka
gradually. This is the limit of the sphere of practice of Surya
Bheda Kumbhaka. Then exhale very slowly without making any
sound through the left nostril by closing the right nostril with the
thumb. Repeat OM mentally with Bhava and meaning during
inhalation, retention and exhalation. Exhale after purifying the
skull by forcing the breath up.
This Pranayama should again and again be performed, as it
purifies the brain and destroys the intestinal worms and diseases
arising from excess of wind (Vayu). This removes the four kinds
of evils caused by Vayu and cures Vata or rheumatism. It cures
rhinitis, cephalalgia and various sorts of neuralgia. The worms
that are found in the frontal sinuses are removed. It destroys
decay and death, awakens Kundalini Sakti and increases the
bodily fire.
Ujjayi
Sit in Padmasana or Siddhasana. Close the mouth. Inhale
slowly through both the nostrils in a smooth, uniform manner
till the breath fills the space from the throat to the heart. Retain
the breath as long as you can do it comfortably and then exhale
slowly through the left nostril by closing the right nostril with
your right thumb. Expand the chest when you inhale. During
inhalation a peculiar sound is produced owing to the partial
closing of glottis. The sound produced during inhalation

should be of a mild and uniform pitch. It should be continuous
also. This Kumbhaka may be practised even when walking or
standing. Instead of exhaling through the left nostril, you can
exhale slowly through both nostrils.
This removes the heat in the head. The practitioner becomes very
beautiful. The gastric fire is increased. It removes all the evils
arising in the body and the Dhatus and cures Jalodara (dropsy
of the belly or ascites). It removes phlegm in the throat, Asthma,
consumption and all sorts of pulmonary diseases are cured.
All diseases that arise from deficient inhalation of oxygen, and
diseases of the heart are cured. All works are accomplished by
Ujjayi Pranayama. The practitioner is never attacked by diseases
of phlegm, nerves, dyspepsia, dysentery, enlarged spleen,
consumption, cough or fever. Perform Ujjayi to destroy decay
and death.
Sitkari
Fold the tongue so that the tip of the tongue might touch the
upper palate and draw the air through the mouth with a hissing
sound C C C C (or Si, Si, Si, Si). Then retain the breath as long
as you can without the feeling of suffocation and then exhale
slowly through both nostrils. You can keep the two rows of teeth
in contact and then inhale the air through the mouth as before.
The practice enhances the beauty of the practitioner and vigour
of his body. It removes hunger, thirst, indolence and sleep. His
strength will be just like that of Indra. He becomes the Lord
of Yogins. He is able to do and undo things. He becomes an
independent monarch. He becomes invincible. No injury will
affect him. When you are thirsty, practise this. You will be
relieved of thirst immediately.
Sitali
Protrude the tongue a little away from the lips. Fold the tongue
like a tube. Draw in the air through the mouth with the hissing
sound Si. Retain the breath as long as you can hold on with
comfort. Then exhale slowly through both nostrils. Practise this
daily again and again in the morning from 15 to 30 times. You
can do this either on Padmasana, Siddhasana, Vajrasana or even
when you stand or walk.
This Pranayama purifies the blood. It quenches thirst and
appeases hunger. It cools the system. It destroys Gulma (chronic
dyspepsia), Pleeha, inflammation of various chronic diseases,
fever, consumption, indigestion, bilious disorders, phlegm, the
bad effects of poison, snake-bite, etc. When you are caught up
in a jungle or any place where you cannot get water, if you feel
thirsty, practise this Pranayama. You will be at once relieved of
thirst. He who practises this Pranayama regularly, will not be
affected by the bite of serpents and scorpions. Sitali Kumbhaka
is an imitation of the respiration of a serpent. The practitioner
gets the power of casting his skin and enduring the privation
of air, water and food. He becomes a proof against all sorts of
inflammations and fever.
Bhastrika
In Sanskrit Bhastrika means ‘bellows’. Rapid succession of
forcible expulsion is a characteristic feature of Bhastrika. Just as
a blacksmith blows his bellows rapidly, so also you should move
your breath rapidly.
Sit on Padmasana. Keep the body, neck and head erect. Close
the mouth. Next, inhale and exhale quickly ten times like the
bellows of the blacksmith. Constantly dilate and contract.
When you practise this Pranayama a hissing sound is produced.
The practitioner should start with rapid expulsions of breath
following one another in rapid succession. When the required
number of expulsions, say ten for a round, is finished, the final
expulsion is followed by a deepest possible inhalation. The
breath is suspended as long as it could be done with comfort.
Then deepest possible exhalation is done very slowly. The end
of this deep exhalation completes one round of Bhastrika. Rest
a while after one round is over by taking a few normal breaths.
This will give you relief and make you fit for starting the second
round. Do three rounds daily in the morning. You can do another
three rounds in the evening also. Busy people who find it difficult
to do three rounds of Bhastrika can do one round at least. This
also will keep them quite fit.
Bhastrika is a powerful exercise. A combination of Kapalabhati
and Ujjayi makes up Bhastrika. Practise Kapalabhati and Ujjayi
to start with. Then you will find it very easy to do Bhastrika.
Some prolong the practice till they get tired. You will get
perspiration profusely. If you experience any giddiness stop the
practice and take a few normal breaths. Continue the practice
after the giddiness has vanished. Bhastrika can be done both
in the morning and evening in winter. In summer do it in the
morning only during cool hours.
Bhastrika relieves inflammation of the throat, increases gastric
fire, destroys phlegm, removes diseases of the nose and chest
and eradicates asthma, consumption, etc. It gives good appetite.
It breaks the three Granthis or knots viz., Brahma Granthi,
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Vishnu Granthi and Rudra Granthi. It destroys phlegm which
is the bolt or obstacle to the door at the mouth of Brahma Nadi
(Sushumna). It enables one to know the Kundalini. It removes
all diseases which arise from excess of wind, bile and phlegm.
It gives warmth to the body. When you have no sufficient
warm clothing in a cool region to protect yourself from cold,
practise this Pranayama and you will get sufficient warmth in
the body quickly. It purifies the Nadis considerably. It is the
most beneficial of all Kumbhakas. Bhastrika Kumbhaka should
be specially practised as it enables the Prana to break through the
three Granthis or knots that are firmly located in the Sushumna.
It awakens the Kundalini quickly. The practitioner will never
suffer from any disease. He will always be healthy. The number
of exhalations or rounds is determined by the strength and
capacity of the practitioner. You must not go to extremes. Some
students do six rounds. Some do twelve also. You can practise
Bhastrika in the following manner. There is some slight change
in the end. Having inhaled and exhaled quickly twenty times,
inhale through the right nostril, retain the breath as long as you
can do it comfortably and then exhale through the left nostril.
Then inhale through the left nostril, retain the breath as before
and then exhale through the right nostril. Repeat OM mentally
with Bhava and meaning throughout the practice.
There are some varieties of Bhastrika wherein one nostril only is
used for breathing purposes and in another variety the alternate
nostrils are used for inhalation and exhalation. Those who wish
to do Bhastrika for a long time in an intense manner should
live on Khichdi, and take an enema or do Bhasti in the morning
before starting the practice.
Bhramari
Sit on Padmasana or Siddhasana. Inhale rapidly through both
nostrils making sound of Bhramara, the bee, and exhale rapidly
through both nostrils, making the humming sound. You can carry
the process till the body is bathed in perspiration. In the end
inhale through both nostrils, retain the breath as long as you can
do it comfortably and then exhale slowly through both nostrils.
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The joy which the practitioner gets in making the Kumbhaka is
unlimited and indescribable. In the beginning, heat of the body
is increased as the circulation of blood is quickened. In the end
the body-heat is decreased by perspiration. By success in this
Bhramari Kumbhaka the Yogic student gets success in Samadhi.
Murchha
Sit in your Asana and inhale. Retain the breath. Do Jalandhara
Bandha by pressing the chin against the chest. Retain the breath
till you expect fainting and then exhale slowly. This is Murchha
Kumbhaka as it makes the mind senseless and gives happiness.
But this is not suitable for many.
Plavini
Practice of this Pranayama demands skill on the part of the
student. He who practises this Plavini can do Jalastambha
(solidification of water) and float on water for any length of
time. Mr. ‘S’ a Yogic student can float on water for twelve hours
at a stretch. He who practises this Plavini Kumbhaka can live on
air and dispense with food for some days. The student actually
drinks air like water slowly and sends it to the stomach. The
stomach gets bloated a bit. If you tap the stomach when it is filled
with air, you will get a peculiar tympanic (air) sound. Gradual
practice is necessary. The help of one who is well versed in this
Pranayama is also necessary. The student can expel all the air
from the stomach by gradual belching.
Kevala Kumbhaka
Kumbhaka is of two kinds, viz., Sahita and Kevala. That which
is coupled with inhalation and exhalation is termed Sahita. That
which is devoid of these, is called Kevala (alone). When you get
mastery in Sahita, then you can attempt this Kevala. When in
due course of practice, the Kumbhaka subsists in many places
without exhalation and inhalation and unconditioned by place,
time and number—then that Kumbhaka is called absolute and
pure (Kevala Kumbhaka), the fourth form of ‘Regulation of
breath’. Such powers as that of roaming about in space unseen
follow this last form of Pranayama. In Vasishtha Samhita it is
said: “When after giving up inhalation and exhalation, one holds
his breath with ease, it is absolute Kumbhaka (Kevala).” In
this Pranayama the breath is suddenly stopped without Puraka
and Rechaka. The student can retain his breath as long as he
likes through this Kumbhaka. He attains the state of Raja Yoga.
Through Kevala Kumbhaka, the knowledge of Kundalini arises.
Kundalini is aroused and the Sushumna is free from all sorts of
obstacles. He attains perfection in Hatha Yoga. You can practice
this Kumbhaka three times a day. He who knows Pranayama and
Kevala is the real Yogi. What can he not accomplish in the three
worlds, who has acquired success in this Kevala Kumbhaka?
Glory, glory to such exalted souls. This Kumbhaka cures all
diseases and promotes longevity
Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
Astral Journey and the Astral Body
You first separate yourself from the body; then you identify
yourself with the mind, and then you function on the mental
plane, with this fine body just as you do on this physical
plane. Through concentration, you rise above the body-
consciousness; through meditation, you rise above mind; and
finally through Samadhi, you realize your spiritual nature.
These are three important exercises of Antaranga sadhana in
the achievements of Kaivalya, the final beatitude.
You can, by mere willing alone, travel to any place you like
with the astral body and there materialize by drawing the
necessary elements either from Ahankara or the universal
storehouse, the ocean of Tanmatras. The process is very, very
simple to occultists and Yogis who know the rationale, the
detailed technique of the various operations. Thought reading
and thought-transference too can be quite easily performed
by those who can function with the astral body. Concentrated
mental rays can penetrate opaque walls, just as X-rays pass
through the opaque body. This is one of the Siddhis (mystical
perfections). Siddhis are not the goal of life. Do not entangle
yourself in these Siddhis which mar your further spiritual
progress. Shun them entirely. Continue your Sadhana and
stop not till you reach the goal.
Movement of the Mind
After a short practice of meditation you will feel that the
body gets lighter in a short time, say fifteen or thirty minutes
after you have taken your seat on Padma, Siddha or Sukha
Asana according to your taste and temperament. You may
be semiconscious of the body and surroundings or you may
become quite unconscious of the body. There is a great
deal of happiness owing to concentration. This is happiness
resulting from concentration which is quite distinct from
sensual pleasure. You must be able to differentiate these
two pleasures through the intellect, rendered subtle by
constant meditation. Dharana (concentration) and Dhyana
(meditation) have a power to sharpen the intellect. A trained
intellect can comprehend subtle, philosophical and abstruse
problems beautifully well.
A disciplined intellect that can carefully differentiate the
happiness derived from concentration and that of sensual
objects will naturally run daily to enjoy this kind of new
happiness derived from concentration. Such a mind will
loathe at sensual pleasures. There will be extreme detesting
abhorrence and positive aversion to objects. It is but natural.
Because this kind of happiness is more lasting, sustained,
self-contained and real as it emanates from the Atma (spirit
soul). You can distinctly feel that the mind is moving, that
it is leaving its seat in the heart, and that it is trying to go to
its Yatha Sthana (original seat). You know that it has left its
old groove and is now passing on a new avenue. As a result
of meditation, new channels are formed in the brain, new
thought-currents are generated, new brain cells are formed.
There is a transformed psychology altogether. You have got
a new brain, a new heart, new feelings, new sentiments, new
emotions and new sensations.
Anahata Sounds: The Mystical Internal Sounds Heard
During Meditation
Anahata sounds are the mystic sounds heard by the Yogi at
the beginning stage of his meditation. This subject is termed
Nada-Anusadhana, an enquiry into the mystic sounds. This
is a sign of purification of the Nadis due to the practice of
Pranayama. The sounds can also be heard after the uttering
of the Ajapa Gayatri mantra, “Hamsah Soham’, one hundred
thousand times. The sounds are heard through the right ear
with or without closing the ears.The sounds are distinct
when heard through closed ears. The ears can be closed by
introducing the thumbs in the ear through the process of
Yoni-Mudra. Sit in Padma or Siddha Asana. Close the ears
with right and left thumb and hear the sounds very attentively.
Occasionally you can hear the sounds through the left ear
also. Practice to hear through the right ear only. Why you
hear through the right ear only or hear distinctly through the
right ear is because of the influence of the solar Nadi, Pingla.
The anahata sound is also called omkara Dhvani. It is due to
the vibration of prana in the heart.
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Visions of Lights
in Meditation
-Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
Various kinds of lights manifest during meditation owing to
concentration. In the beginning, a bright, white light, the size
of a pin’s point will appear in the forehead in Trikuti which
corresponds tentatively to the Ajna Chakra of the astral body.
When the eyes are closed, you will notice different colored
lights such as white, yellow, red, smoky, blue, green, mixed
color, flashes like lightning, like fire, burning charcoal, fire-
flies, the moon, the sun and stars. These lights appear in the
mental space, Chidakasha. These are all Tanmatric lights.
Each Tanmatra has its own specific color. Prithvi (earth)
Tanmatra has a yellow light; Apas (water) Tanmatra has a
white light; Agni (fire) Tanmatra has a red light; Vayu (air)
Tanmatra has a smoky light; and Akasha (ether) Tanmatra
has a blue light. Yellow and white lights are very commonly
seen. Red and blue lights are rarely noticeable. Frequently
there is a combination of white and yellow lights. In the
beginning, small balls of white light float about before your
eyes. When you first observe this, be assured that the mind
is be coming more steady and that you are progressing in
concentration. After some months the size of the light will
increase and you will see a full blaze of white light, bigger
than the sun.
In the beginning these lights are not steady. They come
and disappear immediately. They flash out from above the
forehead and from the sides. They cause peculiar sensations
of extreme joy and happiness and there is an intense desire
for a vision of these lights. When you have steady and
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systematic practice for two or three hours of meditation at
a stretch, these lights appear more frequently and remain
steadily for a long time. The vision of the lights is a great
encouragement in sadhana. It impels you to stick steadily to
meditation. It gives you strong faith in superphysical matters.
The appearance of the light denotes that you are transcending
the physical consciousness. You are in a semiconscious state
when the light appears. You are between the two planes.
You must not shake the body when these lights manifest.
You must be perfectly steady in the Asana. You must breathe
very, very slowly.
One whose food is moderate, whose anger has been
controlled, who has given up all love for society, who
has subdued his passions, who has overcome all pairs of
opposites (Dvandvas) and who has given up his egoism, gets
a vision of a triangular light during meditation.
Sometimes during meditation you will see a brilliant dazzling
light. You will find it difficult to gaze at this light. You will be
compelled to withdraw your mental vision of this light. This
dazzling light is the light emanating from the Sushumna.
You will see forms in the lights - either the lustrous forms of
demigods (Devatas) or physical forms. You will se your Ishta
Devata or chosen deity in handsome dress with four hands
and weapons. Siddhas, Rishis and other Devatas appear
before you to encourage you. You will find a huge collection
of Devatas and celestial ladies (Apsaras) with various musical
instruments in their hands. You will also see beautiful flower
gardens, fine palatial buildings, rivers, mountains, golden
temples, sceneries so lovely and picturesque as cannot be
adequately described.
The experiences vary with different individuals. What one
man experiences, may not be experienced by another man.
Many erroneously believe that they have realized the self
when they get these experiences, stop their Sadhana and try
to move in the society to preach a new cult and religion in
the name of Loka-sangraha. This is a serious blunder. This
is not realization at all. These are simple encouragements
from your Ishta Devata to convince you of a higher spiritual
life and push you on in your steady, systematic and incessant
practice of meditation with zeal and enthusiasm. You will
have to ignore these things and drive them away. You must
not care a bit for the vision of lights. You must fix your
attention on the Lakshya, the goal, viz., Brahman. These
visions appear in some persons within a few days, while in
others within six or nine months. It depends upon the state of
the mind and degree of concentration.
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Holy Letters to Our Swamiji
Letters to our Swamiji Living God, His Holiness, affairs. Om Namashivaya and Sri Siddar Swamiye Namaha
Param Pujya, Vedic Samrat, Rishi
Sunita Jabbar, Boston ,MA, USA
“ Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar’ Respected Swamiji, only because of your whole hearted and holy
blessings, I have come out of my worst health problems. Now I
Ms.Nila Iyer, Redondo Beach, CA, USA
have become the healthiest lady. Thanks and
Swamiji you are so sweet. What is the secret of your ever loving
Pranams for making me as the healthiest.
smile? You are a living God to me, I am pray to you every day in
my life. Now I am happy with my husband, he doesn’t abuse me
Ramki Iyer & Bhama Iyer, Dayton, OH
any more after you came up in my life. I love you swamiji and I
I have just moved to Dayton from Cleveland , OH. I was really
will give my whole life to you swamiji
surprised to see a Hindu Temple where everyone is dedicated and
no POLITICS, I should say your temple is a roll model temple
Ms. Rupa Mayan, West Palm Beach, FL, USA
to any Hindu Temples in US. Tremendous work done by Dr
Swamiji I love you so much. At the age of 27 , I have found my
Commander Selvam to the OH Indians. That too its very close to
REAL GURU. Please have your blessed hands always. I would
the majority Indians in Dayton. Let me know, if me and my wife
like to pledge 10% of my pay check every month for your noble
Bhama Iyer of any use to the temple at any time.
cause.. Swamiji please find a right husband, who is so sweet like
you!
Ms.Prana Joshi, Fredericksburg,US Virgin Islands, USA
Pundit ji. I was really excited after listening to our Swamiji Sri
Narender Vimalan Reddy, Queens, NY, USA
Sri Selvam Siddhar’s)Lecture. Is in anyway swamiji could teach
Dear Dr Commander Selvam(Swmiji), I do not have words to
the vedas and mantras to me and to our community friends.
express my gratitude for the help you have rendered me. I am so
peaceful now. Everything went very well. I got my immigration
Ms.Nirupama Vidyanathan, Cincinati, OH, USA
stampings. Now I could go to India. Swamiji I am going to India
Att: Sri Selvam”Siddhar”(Dr Commander Selvam) Swamiji your
after 8 years to see my family...without your blessings these
Temple is very peaceful. We are all blessed to have a Temple in
things are not possible. All my family wants to pass their koti
Dayton, OH without any kinds of politics. I always uses to see
namaskaramas to you.
lot of politics in the other Hindu Temples, however yours is an
outstanding one!
Nillu Mehta, Richmond, VA, USA
Dear Swamiji, Thanks for your wonderful support through your
Shiv Rattan Agarwal, Flushing, NY, USA
Astrological knowledge and prayers. I am having proper sleep
Dear DR Commander Selvam, You are doing wonders in this
these days after 18 years of my problems. Although as a Indian
nation. We are all very blessed to have your Hindu Temples in
girl born and raised in US, I always had a fashion for our Indian
his nation . Keep it Up
Vedas. I like to serve for your super cause, Please let me know
the day to serve under you. I do not like monetary subjects. I like
Ms. Uma Nandan, Hoffman Estates, IL, USA
to have a GURUJI like you. Jai Krishna!
Att: Dr Commander Selvam. Please bless me with all your
holy powers. My husband is going for a Surgery tomorrow. I
Ms.Sowmya Navaneethan, Orlando, FL, USA
heared very lot about your Holy powers. Please help my husband
Dear Siddhar Selvam(Dr Commander Selvam) I was really flying
Thanks. Your follower Uma Nandan
like anything when I touched your feet. I felt like a electric waves
went inside my body, when I touched you. You are really extreme
Rahul Shankar: Toronto Canada
powerful Swamiji. Swamiji, I like to join in your Ashram, to
Swamiji, I had a lot of legal problems and immigration problems.
serve the mankind. By the way I have got my new Job, and I am
I approached many astrologers and attorneys. Nobody was able
doing well in these days.
to fix the problem. I approached you finally. I can darely say that
my problems are nearing the end only because of your blessings
Mr.Sudhakar Mayavaram, Sugarland, TX, USA
and rituals. My namaskarams to you and your wonderful mantra
Swamiji My daughter’s marriage is fixed now after a long time
and Atharva Vedic Knowledge.
only by your blessings. I wish to donate a sum of $25,000 for the
new Temple to be built at my state.
Mr.Vivek Jain: Plano TX, USA
Parampujya Swamiji, Namaskars. I am from a very good Sri.
Billu Bhai Patel, Edison, NJ, USA
Vaishanvate Brahmin family. Few years back the problems
I wish to have your esteemed blessings for the 3rd business I have
started coming up in my family life due to the black magic
started. My first two businesses are running good only because
done on my family and me. Even though my family members
of your blessings. Daily I chant your holy name “SRI SIDDHAR
consulted many astrologers here and in India, the problems
SWAMIYE NAMAHA” for 108 times before starting my daily
were not solved. Finally, I came to you through my sister. You
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analyzed my horoscope and performed wonderful rituals. Now I
am getting alright. Thanks and Namaskars.
Mr. Prakash Desai: Novi , MI, USA
Swamiji, even though I am old, I had a unsatisfactory life with
my wife. I had financial and health problems also. I approached
you to solve these problems. By the power of your mantras,
the problems are going down gradually and I am on my path
of success and peaceful life. Thank you very much Swamiji for
making my disastrous life a wonderful one.
Ms.Shanti Alwar: Lexington , SC, USA
Respected Siddhar Swamiji, I approached you to solve the
problems in my job and career. You preferred some Thantric
rituals and you performed those rituals. By the power of the
mantras and rituals, now I am in a good job. Thank you very
much for making my life a wonderful one.
Sindhu Bajaj: Henderson, NV, USA
Swamiji, my parents are living in a different state of USA. I am
the only daughter of my parents. Even though I am good in all
aspects, my marriage is being delayed due to the problems in
my horoscope. My father and I consulted you and by the power
of your wonderful rituals, my marriage is being settled by the
first quarter of 2011. Thank you very much for your wonderful
mantra powers
Mr. Babulal Sharma: Bethlehem, PA, USA
Swamiji, after seeing your website, I approached you to solve the
problems in my family. My financial position and problems in all
walks of life. You came to my family personally and performed
rituals. Now the problems are being solved gradually. Thank you
very much for your wonderful prayers and rituals. Please shower
your continuous blessings on me and my family.
Mr. Lakshmanan Sachit: Orlando, FL, USA
Even though I am a Hindu, I had no faith in gods and astrology.
Even though I am good in all aspects, I was not able to get
married. At last, I approached you and you fixed the problem. My
wedding is fixed during the first week of December. Thank you
very much for this. I will be your devotee until the end of my life.
Mr: Kaul Pillai: Buford, GA, USA
I approached you to correct the mental problem of my husband.
Even after the consultations from many astrologers and several
prayers, his mental strength never improved. You performed
some Atharva Vedic rituals and now his mental strength is getting
better. Thanks and Namaskars.
Mr. Mishrepar Stevenson , JAMAICA,
West Indies
Mr Swamiji, I am a young man. Even though I study hard, I was
not able to do well in my examinations. I was unable to get a
good job also. I consulted you. You did some wonderful rituals
and by your gracious and auspicious blessing, I am doing well in
my studies. I have a job also. Thanks and Namaskars
Mr Bhaskara Manohara, Elmhurst, NY, USA
I am a poor man. I have two daughters. Even though my wife
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and I work very hard we
were not able to get a
good job. We approached
you. You found that we
have some black magic
problems. You solved
the problem very easily
with your wonderful
mantra power. Now we
are getting well in all
our affairs. Salutes to
you and your wonderful
mantra power.
Mr. Iyengar Ramani:
Saratoga ,CA, USA
Swamiji, Namaste. I
approached to solve
the problems of my
son. He got involved in
some affairs and he was
imprisoned. Even after
the arguments of many
attorneys, he was not let
free. I approached you to solve this problem. You performed
wonderful Atharva Vedic rituals. Now he has come out of the
case. My entire family is surrendered to your lotus feet.
Mr.Sanjiv Bhai Goel: West Springfield, MA, USA
Parampujya Siddharji, I had many problems caused by evil
spirits. I had no sleep at all during the nights. I consulted many
physicians and no medicine helped me to get rid of my sleepless
nights’ problem I consulted you. You performed a great ritual
based on Atharva Veda and now I am free from all the troubles.
Now my life is wonderful. Thanks and pranams Swamiji.
Mr. Alkesh Sharma: Vancouver, Canada
Swamiji, I am an Insurance agent. Even though I work very hard
I was not able to make good money. I approached you for remedy.
You performed excellent rituals and gave me some mantras to
chant. Now all my pain has gone. I am working more hours now
than I worked earlier. My financial position is also getting better.
My life is indebted to your lotus feet.
Ms. Kaur Lahwinder, NJ, USA
Swamiji, I came to this country along with my wife. We both
had jobs but in different cities. Even though we were married, we
had to live as bachelors. We had much confusion in our life. We
approached your good self to fix these problems. You fixed the
problems in a wonderful way with your Atharva Veda Rituals.
Now we are leading a peaceful and wonderful life. Thank you
very much and namaskarams.
Mr.Gary H Fernley, Paris
I am a German. I have read a little bit of Vedas. Only after your
meeting at Swiss, I am able to think more clearly. Thanks for
giving me a wonderful vision. Please expand your magazine
circle to my country also to enlighten more and more people.
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Kind Attention: Zodiac Connection is based upon Moon signs and not upon Sun signs
Aries
Mesham:
During the first half of month, Lord
Sun will be in your sign. It seems
to be a foundation for the better
prospect. Lord Jupiter shows his gince up on Lord Saturn.
You can find a good change, which will positively lead
for good construction of lively hood. Lord of finance and
fortune is in exalted position. That is Lord Venus. Since he
occupies the 12th sign, you can expect a big expenditure for
auspicious matters.
Women and children at home:
Their trend is good and the expected things and materials
will be purchased on behalf of them. The health and
improvements in their needs will be fulfilled. Light rays of
Lord Jupiter will grace them a fortune and their positions
will be cared better by the head of the family members.
Students and their education:
Lord Mercury occupies the 2nd House. This house is
constantly blessed by Lord Saturn. A kind of mixed trend
of slow progress is seen. Any way Lord Mercury will give
good support to score the required marks.
Businesspeople, professionals and employees:
They can do the hard work. They will be busy. The sign
Thulam is looked by Lords Mercury, Sun, and Mars and
this promises some modification, new venture and progress.
This month will be paving a way for a good improvements
in all your attempts.
Lovers and their trend:
Lord Venus, even though in a good position, his association
with the other planets brings difficulties and hurdles. The
firey look of Lord Sun on the sign Thulam is also not good
for better terms. They have to make delay and postpone the
matters temporarily.
Married persons and spouses:
In this period of summer the burdens are more. They have all
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sort of financial and official problems. There is no leisurely
hours to have privacy. Even if they try, the program will not
get materialized. With so much of pressure of job and other
works, it will not be keeping them in good mood. The health
point is also weak.
This month, all the people of this zodiac sign should try to
avoid doing important matters on 17th and 18th and 19th..
Taurus
Rishabam:
Your activities and the plans will have
a halt due to the check of Lord Mars.
The undertakings and the projects will
be having some unwanted changes.
You have to think deeply and finalize the matters. The mind
and the proposals will be brought to the effective condition
by Lord Mercury. This will be an average month.
Women and Children at home:
Many of the requirements are not reaching in time. They
have got further plans. Repeated claims with elders or the
head of family will bring good result. Due to heat and
climate their health will go wrong. Drink more water and eat
fruits. Eating cooked food less and more green vegetables
will keep the health in good condition.
Students and their education:
Lord Jupiter will show his grace and you can read well. Lord
Mercury will be at Mithunam after the 18th of this month.
That is good. They can show the improvements. Whatever
they attention draw towards lessons, the disturbance will
be there. Better avoid new friends. Take more hours in the
syllabus.
Businesspeople, professionals and employees:
The regular work and the income are cared properly by Lord
Saturn. Because the other suggests, you should not make
any change in your process. It is only a false suggestion.
The need of finance is more. Only in the third week you
can cover the needs. Your continuous efforts will bring good
result after 3 weeks.
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Lovers and their trend:
Lord Mars and Lord Venus are to give headache in the love
matters. The beginning of this month is not at all good.
Even if they make the program, it will end in uneasiness and
trouble. Take a measure of slow moving during this month.
Married persons and spouses:
From the beginning of this month they are going to face lot
of burdens. Every thing will be too big to solve. They have
to practice their mind to create peace and proceed. They
can clear one after another. The health of the spouse and the
feelings will be very normal. Some times the restlessness
will prevail and leisurely time will be available for privacy.
All the people of this zodiac sign should try to avoid doing
important matters on 20th and 21st of this month.
Gemini
Mithunam:
On an outlook, the Mithunam
people will be busy and the results
will be some what to the surprise
of experiments. Any way the Lord Jupiter is to guide an
improvement. Some hard plans and expectation of proper
ways for implementation will keep you very busy.
Women and Children at home:
The money matters are insufficient. Some of the matters
are only on half way. The fulfillment of needs are getting
delayed. The children are better to have the grace of Lord
Jupiter. Since Lords Mars and Venus combine, the health
will go weak this month.
Students and their education:
Students are much worried to look their condition to be
weak. Even if they show much attention they are unable
to score good marks. Best thing to get more knowledge,
is reading in the early mornings. Many of them will be in
vacation. Any way, gather common knowledge during the
vacation.
Businesspeople, professionals and employees:
Some times it is observed to be in the way of success. But
the bad combination of Lord Mars and Venus will be fearful
and may cause failures. Since the Thulam sign is badly
looked by Lord Sun may delay in their new proposals. The
regular income will continue, however the economy is to be
maintained any way.
Lovers and their trend:
During this month, there will be an opinion to make the
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rights in their love affair. Certain extent will come to cut
the dialogues and return back in the attempt. All because
of Lord Mars. There is another cause, that is Lords Saturn
and Jupiter will be in s light opposition also. You have to
manage this month wisely.
Married persons and spouses:
The happenings inside the house or in between the husband
and wife will not be up to the level of satisfaction., you are
cornered with somany problems. You can clear it one by
one, the time is coming shortly.
All the people of this zodiac sign should try to avoid doing
important matters on 23rd and 24th of this month.
Cancer
Kadagam:
Lord Sun’s exaltation proves good to
project your position forward. Lord
Venus favors only 50 percent of gains.
He is the reason to give a check and
stun your ability. While dry spell spread for all other people
of other sign, you are capable of proceeding a steady load.
Women and Children at home:
Lord Saturn is occupying the 3rd house. But slight grace is
reaching from Lord Jupiter. Their expectations are fulfilled
half the way. Children will be smart and happy. This summer
will be with joy.
Students and their education:
Studies are much disturbed. Lessons are full with many
topics. Many of them will be finishing the same in exam.
Proper improvement and good results are expected.
Businesspeople, professionals and employees:
They have done a lot of things in the past month. The seeded
attempts of expansion of professional matters are likely
to come to the way of success. One or two occasions, the
matter will be for further analysis. Even some objection may
also arise, but you can succeed with the matters.
Lovers and their trend:
Lord Raaghu will be giving a kind of opposition. The second
week of this month is not favorable. The affairs will be in
an argument way. They have to convince their lover by the
pure hearted love.
Married persons and spouses:
Almost for the past one year, their burdens were more and
the same is likely to extend till September. Lord Jupiter
sends his temporary grace this time. They can feel better and
find the privacy in a smooth way. But when Lord Jupiter is
on retrogression, they will be vulnerable to feel the company
of spouse. Pray to Lords of Navagraha and get a peaceful
atmosphere.
All the people of this zodiac sign should avoid doing
important matters on 24th and 25th of this month
Leo
Simmam:
New problems are likely to come and
may claim an immediate settlement.
You have to make delay in that
particular matter. In profession some proposal or planning
may rise. That is good, when looking to the situation of
more than two, the challenges inside and the competitors
also crossing to discourage your aims. Spend this month
wisely.
Women and Children at home:
They will be feeling a situation of dull trend. Even if they
give best attempt the matters will slip and the unnecessary
delay will also occur. The children will also be in a brisk
mood and spend the summer smoothly.
Students and their education:
Final stage or Exam stage will be ruling during May. The
grace of Lord Venus brings good but the firey look of Lord
Mars also falls on the education house. They have to spend
the time cleverly and get success.
Businesspeople, professionals and Employees:
Stay of Lord Mercury and the entrance of Lord Sun to
Rishaba will prove good and support their activities. Some
kind of new energy and spirit will boost their aims. Since
Lord Venus is in a good position, the clear picture is not
arrived so far. But this combination will do well for all the
Simmam people.
Lovers and their trend:
The relationship between lovers will be with proper
planning. The matters will be clearly discussed and some
settlements also there to be negotiated. It is all for good and
for better future. They are thinking a lot of proposals about
love. It is really a long time passing on. Every thing will be
reaching smoothly and shortly.
Married persons and spouses:
This month will be an interesting period to plan. Some times
their deep analysis will be bringing a strong foot for their
programs. Only adverse thing is Lord Venus is with Lord
Mars. This is not a good omen. They have waited for a long
period and they are making a good plan. It will be successful
after August – September. Till that time, they have to think
in a wise way and proceed.
All the people of this zodiac sign should avoid doing
important matters on 26th, 27th and 28th.
Virgo
Kanya:
Lords Jupiter and Mercury are in trine
during the beginning of month. That
is good. The grace of Lord Venus
also reaches your sign. Altogether, it
is a good month to keep your position well and good. The
prospect of profession too is likely to be graced in the second
and third week by Lord Jupiter. There is good news. You can
expect the success.
Women and children at home
The entire home making women is likely to get good
improvements in their attempts. Children also will feel good
and play their games properly. The position of the planets of
the 6th house will give some nusaince in health. They have
to maintain the health. Doing the works slowly and steadily
will avoid little accidents.
Students and their education:
The progress and good results in their exercise will be there.
Lord of their sign will reach to ‘Mithunam’ during the 4th
week of May. That will fetch good news for them. The study
and future plan will be going on amicably. This month is a
good month for them.
Businesspeople, professionals and Employees:
The 10th sign is graced by Lords Mars and Jupiter. Some
new improvements are coming. By the fourth week of this
moth Lord Mercury will reach the 10th house to arrange a
strong position for their aim and attempt. This month will be
a better month compared to the last month.
Lovers and their trend:
No good hope and support is seen. A kind of delay and
misunderstanding prevail. Totally the whole month is the
month of discouraging. The combination of Lords Mars and
Venus generally not supporting the love affairs.
Married persons and spouses:
For all couples and spouses the forecast of this month is
below the normal. Their health and their privacies are all
affected this month. The family burdon will be more. Their
attention will be concentrated mainly in that only. They
have to reduce the fat substances in the food. Fruits and
green vegetable will give proper digestion and health.
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 All the people of this zodiac sign should have to avoid
doing important matters on 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 29th and 30th
of this month
Libra
Thulam:
People born in this sign will be having
so much of complications during
this month. The malefic planets
respectively Lords Sun, Mars and
Saturn are looking directly and indirectly your sign. This
will be keeping your position with unsteadiness. You have
to pass this month with all the vigil and scrutiny.
Women and children at home:
Fortunately the benefic Lord Jupiter also looks your sign.
This will give timely relief. Their house hold matters are
with measure of calculative manner. Children will be facing
ill health as well as little troubles. The elders should care
more and keep the children with good humour.
Students and their education:
In the troubled atmosphere Lord Mercury will help them
to keep their education in a prompt manner. The exams
will be favorable. During the fourth week of this month,
the financial deficit and expenditures are likely to rise. The
disorder in stomach is likely to come.
Businesspeople, professionals and employees:
Lord Kethu is calculative in improving their professional
activities. They can feel the steady improvements. Some
fresh disturbances on account of their wrong calculation
may come. They are advised to keep their attention in a
perfect way and focus for good earning.
Lovers and their trend:
Their suggestions will not be accepted by the lover. They are
unable to find the favorable time also. Their works from out
side may make many changes in the framed program. They
have to wait for one more month.
Married persons and spouses:
The family persons are recounting the old accounts. They
find many more matters in the file of pending list. In the
fourth week of May, the Lord Mars will give them little
relief. Their time to see the freedom from mixed activities
will come. They are in a position to act wisely and proceed
ahead for the good month June. Even though this month
starts with confusion some good results are also awaited in
the end of this month.
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All the people of this zodiac sign should avoid doing
important matters on 4th and 5th of this month.
Scorpio
Viruchigam:
This month is better than April. All other
signs are enjoying certain good and bad
aspects. But your sign is steady to lead
a strong progress. Usual helps from Lord Saturn in the 11th
sign will be reaching towards your trade/ Profession matter.
The knowledge and mind perfection will be guided by Lord
Mercury.
Women and children at home:
They are feeling better and their needs will be covered by the
head of the family. Lord Saturn and Lord Sun will give them
good scope of building their importance in the family. It will
be rewarded with a gift shortly. Children are feeling much
better than last month. This month, the summer holidays
will be added and they will spend the time peacefully.
Students and their education:
Their education is going to be in a proper way. Little delay
and disturbance will be coming from the direct look of Lord
Saturn. They have to spare with good planning for the next
academic years. They have to take more care in bringing up
all the lessons to memory.
Businesspeople, professionals and employees:
The gains and profits in profession will guide them
prominently. This month they have to save a little. Make
this as regutar habit for a progressive future. The regular
business will be engaged busily in it.
Lovers and their trend:
They have to wait for nice times with their counter part.
Usual tele communication will continue and they have
specific time to spend good times with their lover. Lord
Venus is in grip of Lord Mars now. That is why some sort of
delays are coming.
Married persons and spouses:
All matters other than privacy, the things are turning to their
expectation. Some times uneasiness or health condition will
interfere and that no moment of joy comes. But their family
burden will be properly attended. Lord Sun in the sixth sign
will give so much of heat to their body. They have to take
more butter milk, fruits, and green vegetable to maintain
their health.
All the people of this zodiac sign should avoid doing
important matters on 6th and 7th. Capricorn
Magaram:
Sagittarius Finance Lord as well Lagna Lord is
Lord Saturn. His 9th house occupation
has proved a long time to be worst and
Dhanur:
the same scene will be there this month
The fast happenings, which you
also. Since Lord Jupiter’s grace is to
are influencing now, are only the
give you half satisfaction this month. Yet
imaginary. It will go back to its
the spell of bad will be up to July. Only during the month of
position. To pass another 2 months you
August, you will get relief.
have to watch yourself carefully and
carry out the events with most calculations.
Women and children at home:
This month they can see a little fertile. The children will
Women and children at home:
also be smart and behave well. Lord Saturn in his friendly
Being summer, they have to mix with children and spend
constellation supports them to feel easiness. The grace of
the holidays. Any kind of big expenditure or the thought to
Lord Jupiter falls on Lord Saturn. The burden in family will
purchase new things, it is possible after 6 weeks. So, the
be within control during this month.
fond memories on any thing, they have to wait and claim. If
they claim it now, the result will be negative. Children are as
Students and their education:
usual playful and spending the time properly.
They have taken as much care as possible. The preparation
for exam is reached half the way. When they give little more
Students and their education:
pressure in study and exam the good future will reach them.
Continuity in education and aiming for proper course will
have a change. For few, delay and change in entire program
Businesspeople, professionals and employees:
may happen. Vast study and the gathering of knowledge will
Their 10th sign has the benefit of the vision by 3 malefics.
be most essential to fix your future. They have to take care
Whether knowingly or unknowingly there is a fortune to
and show much attention in fixing up the future.
come on their effort. In the preliminary state it may be like a
dispute but on realization, the benefit is likely to enter.
Businesspeople, professionals and employees:
The sign Virgo (Kanya) is looked by Lord Jupiter assures a
Lovers and their trend:
scope of good as well as bad. Fix the program after 30 days.
The position of Lord Moon will give a relief of satisfaction
That will be giving them the support. This time seems to be
with dialogue with their lover. During the third week they
some what the hour of complication.
will find some more disturbances. On 20th and 21st they
have to keep quiet. Other wise trouble may come.
Lovers and their trend:
The position of Lord Mars creates some kind of disturbance
Married persons and spouses:
in their routine. Up to 3rd week of this month, the trend will
For the case, the dates 17th May as well as 20th, 21st they
be like this. After that there is a positive change. Tour hopes
have to be very careful. The health of the spouse may go
are strong and rigid and will lead for a fixed thing only.
weak. Unnecessary dialogues to be cut off. The conversation
will create quarrel. Keep an atmosphere of silence on these
Married persons and spouses:
days. The burden over children and family will be smoothly
They have both commitments in finance as well addition
carried out.
of some assets to family. The matter of children and their
education will also be an essential burden. They have to
All the people of this zodiac sign should avoid doing
meet these circumstances and clear the exact way within 6
important matters on 11th, 12th and 13th.
weeks. That is the present condition. Lord Mercury will be
reaching to ‘Mithunam’ by the end of this month. So, the
matters will be coming to hand on that day only.

All the people of this zodiac sign should avoid doing

Aquarius
important matters on 9th and 10th of this month.
Kumbam:
Almost all the planets are with
discomfort. The second House is

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occupied by Lord Jupiter. This is not a good omen. With
difficulties and strain you are managing this month. Prayer
to Navagraha will help you better.
Women and children at home:
Since the summer holidays are going to come and this hot
Sun will not be permitting good health. Even in domestic
matters the unnecessary expenses are rising. By the end
of 3rd week Lord Mars will enter ‘Mesha’ that will create
uneasiness. They have to manage this month wisely.
Children will be giving some sort of nuisance.
Students and their education:
Studies are scoring only half of the marks. The expected
rank will not be there. Lord Saturn looks their sign and
the dull performance could fetch only that much. Going to
the Temple and worshipping the Goddess Saraswathi will
support them for a great success.
Businesspeople, professionals and employees:
Professionals are doing the hard work. The reward is waiting
for them. They can register a good name also. The luck will
be in a position and play its role with their efforts. In the
beginning it will be some what ununderstandable. Even the
confusion will also prevail. But the result will favorable to
them.
Lovers and their trend:
The anxiousness and curiosity are more. The time is also
favorable, yet the resistance of Lord Saturn reaches there
and their program gets spoiled. Navagraha Lords are to be
prayed. Suitable occasion will come shortly.
Married persons and spouses:
The family affairs and the assets matters are going on well.
The privacy and happy moods are not reaching yet. Once
in two weeks, the joy and tour may be possible. Since the
summer holidays are to reach, they can have enjoyments
with children and spouse. The program will be getting one or
two postponements. Any how, their desire will be fulfilled.
All the people of this zodiac sign should avoid doing
important matters on 13th, 14th and 15th.
Pisces
Meenam:
Early days of this month will slow
down all your movements. Your
presence in proper place will also be
postponed. Lords Venus and Mars
create a scene of confusion and unsteadiness. You have to
behave with complete vigil and care.
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Women and children at home:
Some kind of grip and tight moment of sequences are seen.
With your ability you are managing to succeed. Children
are little bit confused. Their health is also not good due to
excess heat. Give proper medicines and green vegetables.
Students and their education:
Many disturbances are there in their way and also troubles
in preparation for writing the exam are seen. They have to
spare more time in education. The prayer for Lord Mercury
or they have to go to the temple of Saraswathi and worship.
By the blessings of the god, the good thing will happen.
Businesspeople, professionals and Employees:
This month will be disappointing them in certain matters
of profession and business. The reason being the temporary
appearance of Lord Jupiter does not favor as they expect.
There is no profit or benefit. Lord of your sign is in his own
house and since he is a divine planet he will give you peace
of mind and not a grand success in the business. They can
do their usual affairs with previous trend and the labor will
have its merit to fetch a little.
Lovers and their trend:
They are availed with time but proper engagement is not
concluding. Suitable occasion will come but their health
may not be able to mingle with that atmosphere, some how
or other the open talk with the counter part will be possible
and suitable occasion will also reach them.
Married persons and spouses:
Some kind of uneasiness and unfavorable time are circling
around them. Their family burden can be met with. The
privacy between husband and wife will be less. The health
condition also will not permit them to have a nice time. It is
better to go for the temple of Navagraha and worship Lord
Venus. Slow and steady moment are advised for peaceful
mood.
All the people of this zodiac sign should try to avoid doing
important matters on 16th and 17th.
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