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nly by knowing the power of the planets in an individuals horoscope, one can get a clear conclusion about the individual. The Atharva Veda gives great ideas about the planets and stars even long back before the telescopes were invented. The Astronomy tells about various stars and constellation of stars. But the Vedic Astrology speaks about twenty seven stars and the nature of the persons born in that particular star. This is only a guidline. The nature will vary according to the planets position I the horoscope. Anyone, those who wish to know more and more about the planets position in their horoscope and to solve the problems in the spiritual way as per the norms of Atharva Veda can contact me at USA Toll Free No. 1-888808-1418 or email to avtemple@aol.com. In the past issue I explained about nine stars. In this issue, I wish to write about another set of nine stars. I am going to write about the stars and the nature of the persons born in that particular star. Karma 2

Magha Nakshatra: Spread from 0 degree to 13:20 Simmam. Lord Sun is the lord of this star and the deity Pitrigan. Symbol-The royal Court with a royal throne. Attributes-The virtues and vices of the fathers family, wealth, glory, beauty, strength and prowess, luster and effulgence, superior qualities, sharpness of intellect, nobility, prestige, replenishment, and increase, wisdom, brilliance, capacity and willingness to donate, ancestors on the paternal side-all these are effected by Magha. In no star is the position of Lord Sun is so magnificent and dignified. Lord Sun in Ashwini is brilliant no doubt but the brilliancy of incendiary character. It burns everything about it. Lord Sun is then a terrible ball of fire. But in Magha, Lord Sun is like an emperor, confident and self-assured. If happy and pleased he is in a mood to make any benediction or gift. When Lord Sun is in Magha, Lord Sani gets alarmed and that is natural. For Sani is by character, of a mean disposition, the nature of a slave, no wonder that mean and lowly Sani cannot brook the beauty and the dignity of the position of Lord Sun in Magha. That is why Sani is Neecha and anti-meridian in Ashwini and meanness and wiliness of Sani increases. If Sani is the lord of 9th and 10th houses and is placed in the 4th house and associated with Magha he adversely influences the effects of the 4th and 10th houses. Magha is the cause of brightness and light. Therefore gloomy Grahas cannot stand it. Magha stands for noble impulses and incentives, the gift of Magha must always be a noble one. Magha has been described as glorious one. Those born in the star Makha are reserved, highly sexy, endowed with comforts and have wives who are also reserved. Knowledgeable,

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pure and sacrifice things. Those born in the Makha star are cruel, respect their fathers, sharp in reacting with others, non-sinners and destroy their enemies. They are harsh-spoken, hefty bodied, angry, transact with teachers and kings, interested in the advice of Devaguru and are bright. They tread the religious path and endowed with pleasant qualities; enjoyers and truthful. They are served by many servants, conduct big operations and are leaders of a big army. They are learned, long-lived, earn good money, obedient and help their relatives. They have bloodshot eye and possess fish sign on the chest. Those born in the first pada like to be alone, suffer from ear diseases, talk much, cruel, deceivers, hate others; and always sick. Poorvapalguni Nakshatra: Spread from 13:20 to 26:40 Simmam. Lord is Lord Sun, deity Shivalinga, Symbol-Swinging hammock. It is also called the Bhagadaivata Star. All the six majesties, pleasure and prosperity, love,

kind hearted, happy and endowed with good qualities, famous, kingly, daring and extremely soft personalities. They win over their enemies, loved by women, experts in arts, truthful, and learned. They are obedient, religious, loved by people, stable and bright. Those born in the first pada cause danger to their father, hence the child is forbidden to be seen by their father until the end of two months after the birth. They are devoted to work, proud, knower of secrets, handsome and the most important person in their clan. They easily mesmerize women, of hot constitution, obedient, happy, learned and possess signs of fish. Hasta Nakshatra: Spread from 10: to 23:20 Kanya. The Lord is Lord Budha and the deity is Surya., symbol - closed hand. The 12 names of the sun are: (1) Arun, (2) Aditya, (3) Tapan, (4) Divakar, (5) Bhaskar, (6) Bhanu, (7) Martanda, (8) Mithra, (9)Ravi, (10) Bivakar, (11) Sahasramsu and (12) Surya. All the attributes of these names etymologically connotes are caused by this star. From the Surya we derive creativity and creation, and from creation we derive light, luster, and strength. Surya is the prime cause of dominion, kingship, power of immunity and the light that dispels darkness. Budha is the cause of knowledge. If placed in this star he sheds light all around. Lord Sun with this Nakshatra enhances the instinct of dominion and the capacity to rule over others. It brushes up human intelligence, making it more luminous and makes a man vibrant with life and light. The symbol is a closed hand or fist. It would follow that is signifies determination and clenched resolution. To keep everybody within ones grip, the possessive instinct follows from the nature of this star. The magician and the pick-pocket are also born under this star - variation from nobler attributes. Those born in the star Hasta are stable bodied, untruthful, bear excellent character and warriors. They are givers, independent, famous, interested in the worshipping of gods and pious people, and likely to get all the properties of their father. They are learned, handsome, wealthy, daring, helpful to others and all knowledgeable. They are cruel and grab others property. They are bad people, strong, interested in music, happy with their relatives and friends, respected by kings, respect the gods and pious, destroy their enemies, famous and posses the signs of fish. Those born in the first pada are quick, strong, wealthy, drunkards, doing bad works, stingy, quarrelsome, suffer from phlegmatic diseases and ups and downs in life. Chitra Nakshatra: Spread from 23:20 Kanya to 6:40 Thula Rasi. The lords are Budha and Sukra, Deity Viswakarma and the symbol is the gem on the serpents crest. Chitra is very beautiful to look at. Viswakarma, the great artist and artificer to the Gods, the lord of practical arts and applied aesthetics. He blesses this star with the knowledge and capacity to paint, the gift of narration and well-ordered conversation. From Chitra is derived the painter, specialist in paints, the artist, the musician, the skilful surgeon, the imaginative writer, the specialist in aromatic herbs and dreamer of intricate patterns. The art of construction, the art of engraving, embroidery, frame-making and everything that constitutes an artistic complex from fine embroidery and on the other hand industrial engineering, skill and the organization of Karma 3

enjoyment and sensual delight are caused by this Nakshatra. The origin of creation, it announces creation and development. The closure of it means destruction. The individual who in personal life succeeds in mastering the six impulses, that is the impulse of creativity which also masters death. Therefore, on the one hand this star symbolizes the joy of creation and enjoyment, and on the other hand signifies desirelessness and asceticism. On the one hand it is the gateway to creation, basic seed of it; on the other hand it aims at renunciation, dissolution, and a merger in Brahma. Fame and renown is the special feature of this star. Poorvapalguni and Uttarapalguni are symbol of good fortune and luck. It is the birth star of Guru. Those born in this star are experts in love making, strong and handsome but extremely fearful. They help others, and carry out works which cannot be done by others. They are angry, frauds, cruel and candid. They are bright, wealthy, givers, and experts in music and dance. They are wise and are in the service of kings. They are long lived and beget few children. They are learned, reserved, love women, enjoyers, prominent amongst the learned, handsome, love their brothers, endowed with soft hands and feet, born of Rajamsha, strict transactors, endowed with attractive eyes, idle and possess kingly signs. Those born in the first pada are endowed with all good qualities, enjoy life, endowed with many children, kind hearted, capable of doing varied jobs, satisfied, trouble others, not trusted, cruel, soft-spoken and loved by people. Spread from 26:40 Simmam to 10: degree Kanya. The lords are Lord Sun and Lord Mercury (Budha), symbol is a bed. Poorvapalguni and Uttarapalguni are pair together. Its attributes are much the same as those of Poorvapalguni. The only difference is that generosity, kindness, patronage and an eagerness to help the distressed, to help friends and intimates and those who seek help are more pronounced in this star. Those born in the Uttaram star are wealthy, know the science of weapons, impotent, respectful and endowed with attractive eyes. They are fixed to the sciences and stingy in expending money. They are givers,

machinery and plants - everything is caused or influenced by Chitra. Those born in the star Chitra are extremely fearful of low mind suffer from hunger, and troubled in mind. They are weak and perverse sexed. They are troubled by their enemies, obedient, capable and wear peculiar dresses. They advance peculiar arguments. Those born in the Chitra star are experts in love making, bright, wealthy, enjoyers and learned. They are probably distorted (personalities), strong, brave, endowed with wife and children, and respect the gods and pious. Those born in the first pada of Chittra are sharp, handsome, sexy, fickle, respected by people, religious and endowed with many children. They complete the works they desire, destroy their enemies, deceivers, increase their circle of friends, and happy. Swati Nakshatra: Spread from 6:40 to 20: Thula. Lord is Sukra, the deity is the Wind and because of this latter factor this causes the attributes of the wind. Restlessness of disposition or physical restlessness, inability to stay still at any place comes from it; also fidgetiness and noise. It is self-assured and asserting. The winds are the Lords of North-West. From these are derived the knowledge, the physical internal adjustments of the 5 Winds Prana, Apana, Vyana, Udana and Samana. Also from this comes the storms and the whirl-wind, the concrete disturbance of the atmosphere, A person born under this star is good at buying and selling, his wealth and property come and go quite easily. He is an independent sort of man, always striving for more independence. Asceticism is yet another attribute of this star. Diseases of the wind are to be treated in reference to this. The Wind is the great scavenger, it sweats the dross and purifies. The winnowing of rice bears comparison to this. Those born in the star Swati are wise, witty and learned. They are religious and pleasant minded. They are endowed with the body of kingly symbols, bright and handsome and loved by their wives. They perform religious works, truthful, experts in transactions, sexy, givers and learned. They are obedient, lovers of pious people, experts in architecture and sculpture, stingy and respect gods and brahmins. They help others, daring, long lived, large eyed, kind, famous, lovers of relatives and friends, independent, eat optimum food, and followers of their own religion. Those born in the first pada are always brave, knowledgeable; speak little excess, good speakers, handsome, capable in doing any job, endowed with sophisticated body but strong, critical in all undertakings, and winners of the hearts of people.

Vishakha Nakshatra: Spread from 20 Thula up to 3:20 Viruchika Rasi. The lords are Sukra and Mangal, Deity is Satragni, Symbol - a leafdecked triumphal gate. Another name of this Star is Radha, a compliment to Anuradha, the birth star of Surya. From this is derived the fulfillment of action, variety of enterprise, achievement irrespective of the means employed and fearless and unscrupulous pursuit of self-interest. Real friendship hardly happens. A man born under this star works at various things but hardly concentrates on any one of them. To spread about and to dissipate is another attribute of this star. The native of this star aims at success and is pleased with it when it happens, nothing else matters. Among other attributes may be mentioned obedience to religious injunctions, quickness of the uptake, and also loss and disaster from enemies, sometimes even death or lunacy. Those born in the Vishakha star are physically impure, strong, go after others women, bereft of relatives and cause deference amongst friends. They are always thinking about sex, experts in the jobs of fire, brewery, ores and metallurgical operations and do not develop friendship with anybody. They are jealous, subtle, kind, forbidden love, of controlled senses, wealthy and stingy. They are intelligent, stable minded, good speakers, love relatives, children and friends. They are great people. They are candid and quarrelsome and addicted to prostitutes. They are witty, obedient, long-lived, help many, speakers of truth, short tempered, lovers of women, possess blood-shot eyes and also fish sign on the secret parts. Those born in the first pada possess a small girdle, remember help rendered by others, proud, old, born, addicted to bad jobs, troublesome to relatives and bereft of corns and wealth, wise, leaders of army, enjoyers and peaceful. Anuradha Nakshatra: Spread from 3:20 to 1640 Viruchika Rasi. Lord is Mangal, Symbol - the same as that of Visakha. Visakha and Anuradha are complimentary to each other. From Anuradha is derived friendship, love, affection and other tender feature of a persons character. From Visakha is considered the ultimate objective while from Anuradha is indicated the action. The difference

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between Visakha and Anuradha is that while the Visakhanative forgets after success about benefits derived as also the persons who helped, the Anuradha-native retains soft feeling about them, he keeps his friendship intact and does not forget the benefits. The Anuradha-natives mind is always alive and receptive to all feelings and gestures of friendship and love. He is like the sentinel always a mounting guard over emotions, but lacking the hardness or toughness of the official sentinel. Those born in the star Anuradha are interested in women, with commendable complexion of the body, bewildered, idle and weak minded. They are famous, experts in arts, and destroyers of their enemies. They are servers of king, brave, stationed in countries other than their own, handsome, and destroyers of their sins. They are truthful, respect kings, respect their mothers and are musicians. They enjoy life and go after other women. They are fit for friendship, kind hearted, of helping nature, intelligent, enjoyers and travelers. They are endowed with few children, lovers of peace, and givers of food, famous and respected by kings. They are good conversationalists,

obedient, always advisers, full of pride and forget the help rendered by others, aged looking, stingy, untruthful, bad persons and bereft of relatives, are those born in the first pada. Jyestha Nakshatra: Spread from 16:40 up to 30: degree Vrischika Rashi, Lord is Mangal, the deity is Indra, equivalent to Lord Sun, the King of the firmament. Indra is the great lord, the mighty warrior and a hero among heroes by tradition and in the plenitude of power he reigns supreme. He is the first among courtesans. When this star is unfavorable it causes sorrow and poverty. Those born in the Jyeshtha star are fond of daily physical exercises, warriors, always respecting brahmins, famous and endowed with fine qualities. They gain fame, are bright, accompany kings, affected in mind, deeply idle, well known, and speak final. They are addicted to bad jobs, capable of undergoing difficulties, unbearable, cruel, untruthful and wealthy. They are tall and endowed with few children. They are pure and intelligent. They are religious and have a good circle of friends; they are poets and wise. They are generally dark complexioned, happy, stable and much learned. Those born in the first pada are writers, witty people, pleasant faced, sexy and attracted by women. They are liked by all, interested in discussion of the scriptures and happy. In the next issue I will meet you all with the remaining set of nine stars. I pray Lord Shiva and Vanadurga to shower their entire blessings on all of us to have a trouble free and comfortable life.

Om Shanthi Om Shanthi Om Shanthi

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n Vedic astrology the planet Saturn is called SANI. In Sanskrit Sani comes from SANISCHARA, which means, slow mover. From Sani we get the word shun, which means to ignore, or lose awareness of something. Thus, Saturn represents a loss of awareness, or ignorance. This loss of awareness can also mean the diminishing awareness of the material world of manifestation. Here Saturn indicates the ascetic, rich with inner spirituality, and lost to this material plane of existence. Saturn is a malefic graha. He rules over the two signs, Capricorn and Aquarius. He is exalted in Libra, and fallen in the opposite sign of Aries. Saturn is a karaka, or indicator of longevity, misery, sorrow, old age and death, discipline, restriction, responsibility, delays, ambition, leadership and authority, humility, integrity, and wisdom born of experience. Saturn also indicates asceticism, denial, non-attachment, spirituality, hard work, organization, reality and time itself. Saturns most powerful place in the chart is in the 7th House and the Kendras, or Angles. He is a particularly beneficial planet for Taurus and Libra Ascendants. Saturns nature is Vata, or Airy. His gem is Blue Sapphire and all black stones and his metal is Lead. Saturns direction is west and his day is Saturday. He reaches full maturity at age 36. In Vedic myth Saturn is the son of the Lord Sun, born to his

shadow wife, Chaya. Saturn is lame because one of the Suns first wife Sanjanas children became angered with him and struck him in the foot. Thus Saturn walks with a limp, which accounts why he is the slowest of the Grahas. The graha SANISCHARA (Saturn), also known as Manda, is generally known to affect one adversely on occasions when he occupies certain positions in ones horoscope like Saade Sati (7 1/2 years) Ashtama Sani (Saturn in 8th house - 2 1/2 years) etc. He is the Lord of Makaram and Kumbam. He is the slowest moving planet taking 2 1/2 years in each Rasi, completing one cycle every 30 years. A prayer to this Devata, especially on Saturdays, is said to mitigate the hardships one will have to face during these periods. Sanischara bestows all benefits to the devotees who pray sincerely to him. There is on individual shrine for Lord Sani in the entire USA. Hindu Temple of Ohio is the only Temple that has an individual shrine for Lord Sani (Saturn). Those who are having problems with 71/2 Saturn (Sade Sathi) or any other problems can come to this Temple, perform prescribed rituals, get the blessings of Lord Sani and get the best spiritual salvation for all kinds of problems. To know more and more about the specified ritual for Lord Sani, please contact the Chief Priest Srividhya Raviji @ 937-344-9221.Hindu Temple of Ohio. 2222, Olive Road, Dayton, Ohio.45426.

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LOVING OR FEIGNING LOVE There is this story of a person who assumed that the world is permanent. A sage advised him of the transience of the world; that all relationships are false. But the man was not willing to believe what the hermit said. The sage told him, I will give you a pill, eat it and you will be physically immobile for a day as if you are dead, but you will be conscious. Then you will understand the true nature of the world by the happenings around you.The man took the pill and feigned death. When the hermit reached the mans house, the wife sobbed inconsolably, O Sage! My husband has departed at such a young age, to which the sage replied, I can revive him, provided one of you sacrifice your life for his sake. The mans aged parents told the hermit, We need to go on pilgrimages to Kasi and Rameswaram; we cannot give up our lives before that. The children said, Our mother will take care of us; it will compensate for our father. The hermit told the wife, You seem to be in much greater grief than the others. I can save your husband if you can give up your life for him, to which the wife replied, Even when this person was alive, he was frittering away his life under the influence of drinks. I will take care of the family. The hermit said, What is this? I am asking one of you to give up your life to save him; none of you seem to care for him to which the entire family chorused, Swami! You do not have any relations in the world, nor do you have any wants. Why do not you sacrifice your life for him? We will construct a Samadhi for you and will worship you on your anniversary, and the hermit fled! That is how the world is. Only ten percent of the world knows to love; the remaining 90% are busy flaunting love for getting their work done. They do not care if saints suffer from stomachache; their focus is if the saint accepts what I offer, then it is good for me and therefore they will thrust on the saints whatever they get from a cheaper store.

Swamiji Sri. Selvam Siddhar is very fond and affectionate to children. His idea is if the children are well cultured, the entire society will be well. So, he use to tell short moral stories to the kids in all the satsangs. Here is some moral stories for children. The moral is not only for children but for all.

Please God A sage observed seven dark women walking by his hermitage every morning and return clean and beautiful. He asked them who they were. They said, We are the seven seas. When people come and wash their sins in our waters, we grow dark...There is a person who, when we go and circumambulate him, the sins wash away and we regain our true nature. Curious, he enquired about that person endowed with such powers. They replied, He is Pundalika, a boy famous for his devotion towards his parents. God visited that boys house, and Pundalika requested Him to stand on a couple of bricks till he finished doing pada pooja to his parents. Pleased with the boys devotion, God manifested in the form of Panduranga. Pundalika ranks high as one of the four prime devotees of the Lord (Prahalada, Parasara, Narada, and Pundalika). Here is a devotee who did not neglect his worldly responsibilities and God placed him on a high pedestal. The path you have chosen to lead your life is not so important, as fulfilling the responsibilities associated with that path. How well you play your part in this drama of life decides how close you become to God.

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Aachis Samayal ( Cooking )

Palakkai Pirattal a way that you dont smash the pieces and cook in medium fire for 5 to 7 minutes till oil separates. HOLY COOKING / SPIRITUAL ( PRASADAM) FOOD ITEMS FOR THE GODS AND TEMPLES/ MANDIRS Poorana Kozhukattai (Vinayaga Chathurthi Special) When we were kids, the first thing that will come to our mind about Vinayakar Chathurthi is the sweet poorna kuzhakattai and sundal that will be made in all houses and distributed among the neighboring houses on that day. We used to compare the softness of the kozhukattai made in different houses. Though I love poorna kuzhakattai,I used to make modagam which is more favorite to vinayagar. But this year I wanted to share this recipe with my readers. This is yet another chettinad delicacy made out of baby jack fruit which will go very well with curd rice, Rasam Rice, Chappathi or Paratha. This is also a common item in a grand chettinad vegetarian lunch. Ingredients Baby jack fruit (cut into small pieces), Potato-1, Big onion-1, Tomato-1 To Grind Coconut grated-3 table spoons, Red chilli-5, Pottukadalai-1 table spoon Cashwes-4(optional), Fennel seeds-1 teaspoon To season Cinamon-2 small pieces, Cloves-2, Cardomom-2,Fennel seeds-1 teaspoon Procedure Peel off the skin from the baby jack fruit and cut as shown. Cut the potato also in the same size. Chop the onion and tomatoes also. In a small cooker or pressure pan cook the cut jack fruit and potatoes for 1 whistle in high flame. This will get cooked fast and will get smashed if over cooked. So if you are not sure when to switch off then cook it in microwave or in a kadai in such a way that the pieces are just correctly cooked. Grind the items given in To grind to a smooth paste. Now keep the kadai in the stove. In two tablespoons of oil season the curry with the items given in To season. Add the onions and tomatoes and saute nicely till oil separates. Now add the grinded masal and salt needed and saut till it gets cooked well and oil separates in medium fire. Add cup of water to this and put the cooked baby jack fruit and potato pieces. Mix everything nicely in such Karma 8 Ingredients Raw rice -200 gms (1 uzhakku) (Here we get mavu pacharisi),Powdered jaggery-1/2 cup,grated coconut-1/2 cup,Cardomom-2,Ghee -2 teaspoon,Gingelly oil-1 tablespoon Method Soak the rice for an hour. Grind it well in a mixie. The batter can be watery. After grinding add 1/4 teaspoon salt and teaspoon gingelly oil into the batter. The batter can be like dosa batter. Keep a kadai in the stove. Boil 3/4 cup water and pour the ground batter into the water and stir nicely. The batter will turn like a ball in a minute or two. Switch off the stove. Divide the batter into three portions and knead it into a smooth ball. Make it into a single ball and cover it with a wet tissue or cloth. Now for the coconut poornam , Keep the kadai in the stove.pour 1/4 cup water. Add the jaggery into the water. Once the jaggerry dissolves, strain the jaggerry using a filter to remove impurities. Wash the kadai and pour back the jaggerry and boil till it turns sticky. In medium fire it can be boiled for 3 to 4 minutes. Now add the coconut, ghee and the powdered cardamom and stir well

till there is not much water content. Dont keep the coconut for a long tome in the stove. Switch off with in two minutes else the coconut will get roasted. Now the poornam is ready. Now we have to make the kozhukattai and keep the poornam inside. In Tamilnadu lot of ready made achu (moulds) is available. But if you dont have achu also no problem. The batter will listen to your needs. Make small balls. Spread it into flat thin circles or make small kinnams. Little bit gingili oil can also be used for spreading. Youngsters today will do a better work of making different shapes than us. Keep the poornam inside and cover nicely. If you make the first type stick the ends nicely. Steam the kozhukattai in idly pot or stand. Remember you have to put a cloth or tissue on the idly plate before steaming else the steam from below will change the color of the kozhukattai. Chakkarai pongal or Sarkkarai pongal (sweet Rice) This Rice is the queen of pongal. The idea of making this pongal on the first day of Thai month, was to make a sweet first out of the newly harvested rice. Now time has changed. Agriculture is no more the main occupation of many. But we continue to celebrate the function with some raw rice we get in the store. To our future generations we should try to explain the importance of this function to the farmer and the agriculturists In those days pongal was kept outside the house in the open for sun God. Now in our system of living we cant do that and we have ended up in making pongal in the pressure cooker in our kitchen. Till today, I have managed to make pongal on the pongal day in the pongal panai in the dining room keeping the gas stove down .But in this method there is a risk of pongal getting burnt if we are not careful. So I advice the younger generation to make it in the cooker itself which is a safe and sure method Ingredients Raw rice-1 cup,Grated jaggerry-1 cup, Broken green gramhandful (pasiparuppu) Ghee 3 table spoons, Cashews-10, Raisins-handful, Powdered cardamom-1,teaspoon Procedure Wash the rice and pasiparuppu and cook in the pressure cooker

with 3 cups of water in medium fire for 10 minutes. Meantime dissolve the jaggerry in a cup of water in the stove. Strain it using a stainless steel strainer .Keep it back in the stove and bring the mixture to a boil for 2 minutes. After the pressure goes open the cooker. Smash the rice nicely with a flat ladle. Slowly pour the jaggerry water into the cooker mixing well .Switch on the stove now and in low fire mix everything nicely. Switch off the stove in 2 minutes. Remember the pongal will solidify once it cools. If you want you can add little milk also instead of water while cooking rice. In a small frying pan, in a tablespoon of ghee fry the cashews after breaking it into small pieces in low fire. Add this also into the cooker. Fry the raisins also and along with that ghee add everything into the pongal. Add the cardamom powder and a tablespoon of ghee and mix well. Your pongal is ready. While serving you can use the remaining 1 tablespoon of ghee. Modagam This is the favorite sweet of Lord Ganesha or Pillayar as we call in Tamil. So this is commonly made in all houses in Tamilnadu during Vinayaga Chathurthi. This is different from Poorna Kuzhakkattai which is a sweet stuffed one. Modagam is made with broken rice like Rava and Jaggerry. One of my readers is urgently in need of this recipe, so no more time for stories. Ingredients Rice (broken like Rava)-2 cups,Jaggerry-2 cups,Water-6 cups (3 cups of water for 1 cup rice),Grated coconut-1/4 cup,Ghee-3 tablespoons Broken Green gram-1/4 cup (pasiparuppu), Cardomom-4 (powder it along with a teaspoon of sugar in the mixie) Procedure Wash the rice. Spread it under the fan for an hour in newspaper till the rice gets dried. Those who cant dry can keep it in microwave for a minute. Put it in the mixie and powder it like rava. For making the modagam, first roast the rava in a tablespoon of ghee for 2 minutes. In a kadai pour 6 cups of water. Add the jaggerry. When the jaggerry water boils strain it using a steel strainer to remove the impurities. After straining pour back the jaggerry water into the kadai and when the water starts boiling add the broken rice and the green gram. Mix well. Add a table

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spoon of ghee. Keep the flame very low. Close the kadai. The rice will get cooked in 10 minutes. Open the kadai now and then mix. Once the rice appears to be cooked, add the grated coconut, powdered cardamom and one more table spoon of ghee. Switch of the stove. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Make small balls and steam it in idly pan for 8 minutes. Ma Vilakku or Mavu Vilakku (Rice flour Deepam) In Tamilnadu (I am not sure about other states), there is a practice of making Rice dough with jaggery and lighting a deepam for our favorite God or Goddesses on auspicious days like AAdi Velli , Purattasi Sani etc. In olden days sweet was a very rare item at home and children used to wait for this hand grinded dough (iditha maavu). Now those days have gone and making rice flour has become a difficult task. For the sake of youngsters who have seen their parents keeping maa vilakku regularly and want to continue it, here is the recipe. Ingredients Raw Rice (medium quality) 200 gms (1 azhakku) Jaggery-200 gms (powdered 1 cup) while buying go for little bit white colored jiggery Cardomom-3 Ghee-2 table spoons Procedure Wash the rice nicely and soak for just 10 minutes. Now strain it and spread it on a newspaper under the fan. Let this dry for just

10 minutes (If it is dried more, you cant make the flour. Now put all the rice in the big jar of the mixie and grind at a stretch for 2 minutes. Sieve the rice with the help of a medium holed sieve. Grind again till everything is done. Powder the jaggery nicely with a stone or slice it with the help of a knife. The next part is making the dough. Powder the cardamom along with a teaspoon of sugar in the small jar and take the powder alone. Add it to the rice flour. Slowly add the jiggery to the flour kept in a flat vessel and mix it with your hand. Initially you will feel Oh how am I going to make the dough. Dont worry. Surely dough will turn perfect. If you find it difficult, keep aside the vessel closed for 5 minutes. Now the dough will be little loose. Add a teaspoon of Ghee and mix again till your dough is perfect. Excess jaggery will make the dough watery. In that case extra flour has to be added. I am sure you will not be short of jaggery if this measurement is followed. Dont transfer it into the vessel in which you light deepam. Put it in a Zip lock bag and keep it in the vessel in which you want to light the deepam and take to the temple. Just before lighting transfer it into the vessel. Make the dough a round ball and keep inside the vessel. Press the centre of the dough with your thumb. Inside that hole pour half spoon ghee and light the lamp keeping the thread in the middle, Press one end of the thread inside the dough nicely so that the thread stands erect. Now light the lamp and get the blessings of Soolini Ma, and Vana Durga of Hindu Temple of Ohio.

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ver the past issues we have discussed a few points about Spirituality as explained in the Upanishads, the BhagavadGita, and the Ramayana. In this issue we will discuss the Spirituality found in Mahabharata. I whole heartedly thank the Almighty and my Swamiji for blessing me with more opportunities to express my ideas on Spirituality. The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Ramayana. The epic is part of the Hindu Itihasa, and forms an important part of Hindu Philosophy. It is of immense importance to the culture of the Indian Subcontinent, and is a major text in Hinduism. Its discussion of the human goals: Dharma (duty), Artha (purpose), Kama (pleasure), and Moksha (liberation), takes place in a longstanding tradition, attempting to explain the relationship of the individual to society, the world and the workings of Karma. With more than 74,000 verses the Mahabharata is one of the longest epic poems in the world. It is about four times the size of the Ramayana. Including the Harivamsa, the Mahabharata has a total length of more than 90,000 verses. Besides its epic narrative of the Kurukshetra War and the fates of the Kauravas and the Pandavas, the Mahabharata contains much philosophical and devotional material, such as the Shrimad Bhagavad-Gita, or a discussion of the four goals of life, (purusharthas). The later are enumerated as Dharma (right action), Artha (purpose), Kama (pleasure), and Moksha (liberation). This great epic was dictated to Lord Ganesha by the great

sage Veda Vyasa. Since Lord Ganesha cannot find the proper writing materials, he broke one of his tusks and wrote the epic on the hill called Meru. Among the principal works and stories that are a part of the Mahabharata, the following are very famous. This book is divided into eighteen parvas or books. The parvas are again subdivided into chapters. The last two chapters are called the Harivamsa and it tells about the life and death of Lord Krishna. Here I will describe the eighteen books. 1. Adi Parva The Book of the Beginning (The word adi means first) explains how the Mahabharata came to be narrated by Sauti to the assembled rishis at Naimisharanya. Vaishampayana recited the Mahabharata at the Sarpayaga, which was conducted by Janamejaya. (Vaishampayana is the other name of sage Veda Vyasa.) The history of the Bharata race is told in detail, and the book also traces history of the Bhrigu race - The birth and early life of the Kuru princes.
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the river Saraswati and the mace fight between Bheema and Duryodhana, which ends the war when Bheema kills Duryodhana by smashing him on the thighs with a mace. 10. Sauptika Parva (The Book of the Sleeping Warriors) Ashvattama, Kripa and Kritavarma kill the remaining Pandava army in their sleep. Only seven warriors remain on the Pandava side and three on the Kaurava side. 11. Stri Parva (The Book of the Women) Here, Gandhari, Kunti and the women (stri) of the Kurus and the Pandavas lament their dead. 12. Shanti Parva (Shanti means peace) The Book of Peace covers the crowning of Yudhisthira as king of Hastinapura, and the instructions from Bhishma for the newly anointed king on society, economics, and politics. This is the longest book of the Mahabharata. 13. Anushasana Parva The Book of the Instructions are the final instructions from Bhishma (anushasana means rules and regulations). 14. Ashvamedhika Parva The Book of the Horse Sacrifice is the royal ceremony of the Ashvamedha (Horse Sacrifice) conducted by Yudhisthira. Also covered is the world conquest by Arjuna. And the Anugita (supplementary to Srimad Bhagavad-Gita) is told by Krishna to Arjuna. 15. Ashramavasika Parva (The Book of the Hermitage) In this book we have the eventual deaths of Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, and Kunti in a forest fire when they are living in a hermitage in the Himalayas. Vidura predeceases them and Sanjaya on Dhritarashtras bidding goes to live in the higher Himalayas. 16. Mausala Parva The Book of the Clubs describes the infighting between the Yadavas with maces (mausala) and the eventual destruction of theYadavas. 17. Mahaprasthanika Parva (The Book of the Great Journey) This is the great journey of Yudhisthira and his brothers across the whole country and finally their ascent of the great Himalayas where each Pandava falls except for Yudhisthira. 18. Svargarohana Parva (The Book of the Ascent to Heaven) Here is Yudhisthiras final test, and the return of the Pandavas to the spiritual world (svarga). Out of these eighteen great books, the morality to be adopted by an individual is mostly taught. The rules and regulations told in these great books are applicable from the topmost to the bottommost in society. By adopting the rules, regulations, and morality of the Mahabharata, one can become a practical example to the entire world. The intellectual giants like Bishma, Drona, Yudishtira, and Lord Krishna showed the path that leads to a peaceful and spiritual life. They are the important rules and practical lessons for leading a calm, peaceful, and brave, spiritual life.

2. Sabha Parva The Book of the Assembly Hall describes Maya Danava erecting the palace and court (sabha), at Indraprastha, the life at the court, Yudhishthiras Rajasuya Yajna, the game of dice, and the eventual exile of the Pandavas. 3. Vana Parva (also Aranyaka-parva) The Book of the Forest covers the twelve years of exile in the forest (aranya). 4. Virata Parva The Book of Virata recounts the year in incognito spent at the court of Virata. 5. Udyoga Parva The Book of the Effort tells of the preparations for war and the efforts to bring about peace between the Kurus and the Pandavas which eventually fail (udyoga means effort or work). 6. Bhishma Parva The Book of Bhishma goes over the first part of the great battle, with Bhishma as the commander for the Kauravas and his fall on a bed of arrows. 7. Drona Parva In the Book of Drona, the battle continues, with Drona as commander. This is the major book of the war. Most of the great warriors on both sides are dead by the end of this book. 8. Karna Parva In the Book of Karna, the battle is narrated again, now with Karna as the commander. 9. Shalya Parva, means The Book of Shalya. Here is the description of the last day of battle, with Shalya as commander. Told in detail, is the pilgrimage of Balarama to the fords of
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In Book 6 (Bhishma Parva) of The Bhagavad-Gita, Krishna advises and teaches Arjuna when he is riddled with doubt. These teachings are not only meant for Arjuna but for one and all in the universe. The teachings match from the day of epics until today. It will also match well for the future also. As a great epic, the Mahabharata has put forth an enormous effort to cultivate spirituality and moralities into the regular lives of human beings. There is no spiritual partiality in the human race from emperor to the last citizen. The core story of the work is that of a dynastic struggle for the throne of Hastinapura, the kingdom ruled by the Kuru clan. The two collateral branches of the family that participate in the struggle are the Kaurava and the Pandava. Although the Kaurava is the senior branch of the family, Duryodhana, the eldest Kaurava, is younger than Yudhisthira, the eldest Pandava. Both Duryodhana and Yudhisthira claim to the first in line to inherit the throne. The struggle culminates in the great battle of Kurukshetra, in which the Pandavas are ultimately victorious. The battle produces complex conflicts of kinship and friendship, instances of family loyalty and duty taking precedence over what is right, as well as the converse. The Mahabharata itself ends with the death of Lord Krishna, and the subsequent end of his dynasty, and ascent of the Pandava brothers to heaven. It also marks the beginning of the Hindu age of Kali (Kali Yuga), the fourth and final age of mankind, where the great values and noble ideas have crumbled, and man is heading toward the complete dissolution of right action, morality and virtue. By reading and understanding the Mahabharata one can easily understand what humanity is and what all the essentialities of humanity are. By being the best human the Yudishtira has shown himself to be the best example for human beings. Even though he was hurt in many ways, he never backed away from his Dharma. Thats why he is remembered as Dharmaputra. He stands as an example of Dharma. He never cared for anything other than Dharma. The next is Bheema. He stands as an example for his dedicated devotion. For wherever he was, he used to worship Lord Shiva. He got a lot of boons from Lord Shiva. And even though he got lot of boons from Lord Shiva, he never misused them. The next is Arjuna. He had the closest relationship with Lord Krishna. Even though he had Lord Krishnas closest relationship, he never misused it either. The next celebrity in the epic is Karna. He is the practical example of thankfulness and friendship. He even sacrificed his life for the sake of friendship and thankfulness. Just like the aforesaid, there are lots of examples in the entire epic. These are all on the positive side. The epic has plenty of examples on the negative sides as well. These examples are Duriyodana, Duchathana, Sakuni, and many more people. By looking at these people one can clearly understand how one should not behave in society. Out of these eighteen books the 1st to 5th explain the complete life of the prince, princess, kings and queens. The 6th book to 11th book talks about the battle. The 12th book tells about the peace. The book number 13 has the standard rules and regulations
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formulated by the greatest scholar Bishma. By following these rules and regulations one can set a practical example to society, and one can be the best spiritual human being possible. The same book contains the Vishnu Sahasranamam (one thousand eight names of Lord Mahavishnu). Book 14 tells the duties of an emperor or a king. It also details the procedure of the greatest ritual, called Ashvamedha, conducted by Yudishtira. Book 15 details about the retired life of Drutarashtra and his wife. It also describes the last minutes of Drutharashtra, his wife, and Padavas mother Kunti. Book 16 tells about the war between the Yadhavas. It is kind of a family feud. Because of this group infighting the Yadhava dynasty itself was ruined. Book 17 explains the journey of Pandavas across the whole country and it contains discussions of Yudishtira with the god of Dharma. It is considered one of the most important parts of the great epic. This section tells about the basic morality to be followed by normal mortal mankind. Book 18 is the ending of the great epic. It explains the results of Yudishtira and tells about the return of Pandavas to the spiritual world. One cannot become great by simply reading through the books of spirituality. However, if everybody tries to follow the basic moralities taught in the holy books; then, society will become great. There will be no struggles at all. The entire universe will be a universe of peace. As per the sayings of Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar, we all can have a very comfortable living. I thank the Almighty and Swamiji for giving me this opportunity to share my thoughts on spirituality. I pray that they continue to bless me with more and more chances to share my thoughts on spirituality. Om Shanti.

Black Magic is on the rise, is dangerous and can destroy ones health and well being; it can also kill or make the individual commit suicide in extreme cases. When weak determinants of mental capability planet, the Moon & analytical power related planet Mercury and exact or very close affliction of Raaghu/ Kethu, Saturn or of the Most Malefic Planet to a weak planets/ houses make one vulnerable to BLACK MAGIC. The innocent soul seldom finds out that he/she has become a victim of Black Magic. If you think you have become a victim of black magic, here are the indications at initial stages of possible Black Magic that will help you understand your situation: - Eccentric behavior, Fear. - Your sleep is disturbed. - Fatigue and lack of energy. - Unrest at work, betrayal by subordinates - Blockages in the inflow of money. - Hopelessness, Disinterest in life. - You get angry easily for no reason - Severe Depression & Headache. - Dryness of mouth at night - Tightness around body parts - You start forgetting things in the spur of the moment and experience memory loss. - Bad Dreams & strange erection in body at times. - Your professional career suffers - Irrational behavior of people towards you.

- Excessive alcohol consumption resulting in liver damage - Substance Abuse - Suicidal attempts or thoughts of self destruction - Medicines do not work/wrong advice of doctor. Symptoms pertaining to women only: - Irritation in the vagina with Leucorrhoea - Bruise marks around thighs & vagina , - Rape in dreams by spirits with an orgasm that is real, removal of cloths in nights - Stoppage of monthly periods, irregular/ painful periods, unable to conceive in spite of overall good physique. - Blockages in fallopian tubes and/or unable to hold the pregnancy resulting in miscarriages. Symptoms pertaining to Spiritual People: - Your interest in the divine consciousness takes a nose dive, loose interest in prayers and meditations. - One gets attracted towards unholy desires like homosexuality, Non-vegetarian food/daily intake of liquor/use of drugs, sex & other vices. - Sudden violent behavior is quite visible in these individuals.

Advance Stages of Black Magic: -You dream of dead bodies and horrible looking people who want to kill you in your dream. - Dreams of snakes & dirty birds/ places. - Waking up suddenly in fear with shortness of breath. - Dreaming of falling from Heights. - Reciting other religions mantras/rituals. - The stomach bloats like a pregnant womens belly and the area right above the navel tightens up & when touched feels like a golf ball is in there. - Tightness/blockage and heaviness especially in shoulders and chest. - Constant headache. - Separation. - Your complexion darkens. - Itching, burning and stinging pains in different parts of the body. Final Stages of Black Magic: - Cancer or other mysterious ailments,

As the attacks continue the victim is torn down on multiple levels; gets bed ridden and eventually dies of no apparent medical reason. The doctors cannot help him/her because the symptoms misguide the doctors into giving the individual stronger treatments with every passing day. If any of the above symptoms match your situation, you should immediately get professional help. There are some specific mantras, Jyotisha Remedies/Special Power Zodiac Pandent (Kavach)/Gems that can start protecting you immediately. Here are some precautions that you can take from becoming a victim: - Do not eat or drink any item from anyone unless the person shares that food item with you. - Stop intake of Liquor/Non Vegetarian Food/drugs etc immediately. It is believed that Black Magic is done using your photo, clothes, hair, nails or touching your body or looking straight into your eyes. Do not give sensitive information to everyone. If you have any of the above discussed problems, then call His Holiness Param Pujya Maharishi Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar immediately to get SPIRITUAL SALVATION for all your problems. Call Swamiji right now @ Toll Free: 1-888-808- 1418 or e mail to avtemple@aol.com

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Childhood Depression- Approach Spiritually. In todays fast moving world & changing lifestyle childhood is far from being without pressure in these days. The incidence of childhood depression in India & abroad is showing a rising trend. Underlying chemical changes in the brain due to weakness of the Lord of the Ascendant and Lord Sun, parental conflict, weakness of fourth & ninth lord, loss of dear one, physical & sexual abuses and academic pressure weakness of 2nd, sixth lord & there is other planets weakness depend on chart to chart are some of the main reasons which are responsible for this malady. The most important thing you can do is to realize that children can become depressed just as adults. There are so many other reasons /signs you should lookout for: Nuclear family, loneliness, academic pressure, persistent sadness, hopelessness, irritability & getting easily agitated, withdrawing from friends family & every thing they once enjoyed as hobby or participating in Sports etc., missing or skipping school, indecisive, forgetful, distracted & feel low self esteem. When you see the above some indications

or wish to prevent your child from any kind of depression or any illogical pressure, Atharva Vedic astrology can much help in the area of any kind of depression in childhood or in adults. Call Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar @ USA Toll Free 1-888-8081418 or email to avtemple@aol.com for more spiritual help.
Corporate Athrava Vedic Astrology: Vedic Astrology is the science of lights, which enlightens the dark and the hidden areas of a being. Vedic Astrology reveals the composition of mind, its capabilities and limitations. To select the right Business, through analysis of the Birth chart/ Horoscope of the Head of the Organization/Firm/Company helps us in identifying the proper business line/prospects. TOP MANAGEMENT : In Corporate Astrology, Finalization of the Management & rising of finance are the most important factors for the success of any project. Vedic astrology through ones horoscope analysis tells about the suitability of specified persons for specified position. RAISING FINANCE: Finance depends on the moods & dependability of the stock market and the economic conditions of any country. For

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bringing out the Initial Public issues, one has to weigh all the pros and cons of profession & planetary periods, so that the efforts put in for the Initial Pubic Offer or seeking project financed from the financial institutions are successful. Atharva Vedic Astrology indicates the strength and weakness analysis of the planetary influences in the birth chart of the Head or Chief Executive or the Members of the Management/ Group/owner, explaining planetary weakness/strengths causing problems temporarily/permanently, and which are the positive/negative areas of the birth charts that indicate success/Failure and can be exploited for the greater benefits. Atharva Vedic astrology also makes suggestions for improvements in profession through astrological remedial measures (strengthen of benefic planets in an auspicious time & charities for malefic planets in a chart). Compatibility Analysis in Corporate Astrology : (For achieving the Success, multi-disciplined specialties and managerial competencies). For a successful & long lasting business relationship/partnership, compatibility analysis is taken up to see the temperament of team spirit and financial strength. As disturbance in team work can disturb the mental peace of the Management/ Group by entering into wrong business partnership/ relationship. In this regard, not only preventive analysis is done, but advice is also given for being successful in any business association/ relationships. Corporate Employee Scan The existing members of the team can also be helped through strengthening of the planets as per their Birth charts for better performance/relationship. Dont waste your time, money, and effort. Advance system of Vedic Astrological advice will be an integral part of the future corporate machinery. The beginning has already been made in many countries and the results show 80-90% accuracy. Know your potential recruit before he walks into the interview chamber. Through Atharva Vedic Astrology, Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar will inform you whether your man: - is worth it.is destined to succeed in life.

- is honest, mentally and emotionally stable, - is professionally inclined. - is hardworking, growth oriented and competent/or... is a greedy and selfish corporate jumper. For Maintaining Vigor and Vitality Astrologically, -analysis of the planetary impacts as per your birth chart/ Prashna(Query ) - explain which planets are weak, afflicted, ill placed and need strength in your birth chart which rules your physical Vigor & vitality for healthy sexual relations for happy married life & in general life for better health. Swamiji helps through systematic Atharva Vedic astrology to find out what is the best and profitable for you based on your birth chart/Prashna Query. He will judge, whether share market business is suitable or not to the applicant after validating their birth chart/Prashna. We can also let you know your favorable sectors based on Atharva Vedic Astrology. We provide you astral remedies & strengthening your functional benefic planets through Special Power Raksha Kavach/locket to make your future better through Atharva Vedic astrology. If you want to make real profits out of the share market then Swamijis consultation on time to time, is the best spiritual solution for you. These are the spiritual advise and help through Atharva Veda. Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar is the only living Atharva Vedic Scholar in USA. Call him @ USA Toll Free 1-888-808-1418 now for your spiritual helps.

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excuse that it would be difficult to get the monkey across the river. But his wife was determined to eat the monkeys flesh. So she thought of a plan. One day, she pretended to be very ill and told the crocodile that the doctor said that she would only recover if she ate a monkeys heart. If her husband wanted to save her life, he must bring her his friends heart. The crocodile was aghast. He was in a dilemma. On the one hand, he loved his friend. On the other, he could not possibly let his wife die. The crocodiles wife threatened him saying that if he did not get her the monkeys heart, she would surely die. So the crocodile went to the rose apple tree and invited the monkey to come home to meet his wife. He told the monkey that he could ride across the river on the crocodiles back. The monkey happily agreed. As they reached the middle of the river, the crocodile began to sink. The frightened monkey asked him why he was doing that. The crocodile explained that he would have to kill the monkey to save his wifes life. The clever monkey told him that he would gladly give up his heart to save the life of the crocodiles wife, but he had left his heart behind in the rose apple tree. He asked the crocodile to make haste and turn back so that the monkey could go get his heart from the apple tree. The silly crocodile quickly swam back to the rose apple tree. The monkey scampered up the tree to safety. He told the crocodile to tell his wicked wife that she had married the biggest fool in the world. The Stork and the Crab Once upon a time, there was a stork that caught the fish in a particular tank. The stork always had a full meal. As the years went by, the stork grew older and weaker. His ability to catch fish diminished. At times he would even starve. He knew he had to do something to survive. One day he stood by the side of the tank with a very forlorn look on his face. The frogs, fish and crabs wondered why he was not trying to catch any food. A big crab asked him what the matter was. The stork answered that he was sad because all the fish in

The Monkey and the Crocodile Once upon a time, a clever monkey lived in a tree that bore juicy, red rose apples. He was very happy. One fine day, a crocodile swam up to that tree and told the monkey that he had traveled a long distance and was in search of food as he was very hungry. The kind monkey offered him a few rose apples. The crocodile enjoyed them very much and asked the monkey whether he could come again for some more fruit. The generous monkey happily agreed. The crocodile returned the next day. And the next. And the next one after that. Soon the two became very good friends. They discussed their lives, their friends and family, like all friends do. The crocodile told the monkey that he had a wife and that they lived on the other side of the river. So the kind monkey offered him some extra rose apples to take home to his wife. The crocodiles wife loved the rose apples and made her husband promise to get her some every day. Meanwhile, the friendship between the monkey and the crocodile deepened as they spent more and more time together. The crocodiles wife started getting jealous. She wanted to put an end to this friendship. So she pretended that she could not believe that her husband could be friends with a monkey. Her husband tried to convince her that he and the monkey shared a true friendship. The crocodiles wife thought to herself that if the monkey lived on a diet of rose monkeys, his flesh would be very sweet. So she asked the crocodile to invite the monkey to their house. The crocodile was not happy about this. He tried to make the

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the tank were going to die and he would have to starve. He said that he had heard that people were going to fill the tank with mud and grow crops over it. The fish were very worried and asked the stork to help them. The stork offered to take all of them to a bigger tank some distance away. But he said that he needed to rest between trips because of his age. He would only be able to carry a few fish at a time. The stork took a beakful of fish on his first trip. He flew to a big rock and had a good meal. He rested awhile, and when he was hungry again, he took a second trip. In this manner, he took a trip each time that he was hungry. The big crab in the tank also wanted to save himself and he requested the stork to take him too. The stork thought it was a good idea to try a new dish. He agreed to take the crab on his next trip. After the stork flew up with him, the crab looked down to see what his new surrounding would be like. All he could see was dry land. He questioned the stork about this. The stork laughed wickedly and pointed to the rock below where the crab saw a heap of fish bones. The crab realized that he was to be the storks next meal. So the crab dug his claws into the storks neck and would not let go till the stork fell to the ground. The crab then cut off the storks head and returned home to show it to all the other fish and share the story of his adventure. Pundit Ji Sevaram One day a Brahmin by the name of Sevaram asked Birbal for help. He said that his forefathers were great Sanskrit scholars and that people used to respectfully refer to them as Panditji. He said that he had no money nor need for wealth; he was content living a simple life. But he had just one wish. He wished people would refer to him as Panditji too. He asked Birbal how he could achieve this. Birbal said that the task was fairly simple. If the Brahmin followed his advice word for word, this task could be achieved. Birbal advised the Brahmin to shout at anyone who would call him Panditji from now on. Now the children who lived on the same street as the Brahmin did not like him since he scolded them often. They were just waiting for an opportunity to get back at him. Birbal told the children that the Brahmin would get really irritated if they would start calling him Panditji. The children started calling him Panditji and the Brahmin as advised by Birbal started shouting at them. The children spread the word to all the other children in the neighborhood that Sevaram hated being called Panditji, so they in turn all started calling him Panditji. After a while, Sevaram got tired of scolding them but everyone already was used to call him Panditji. Hence the game was over but the name stuck.

The Three Questions King Akbar was very fond of Birbal. This made a certain courtier very jealous. Now this courtier always wanted to be chief minister, but this was not possible as Birbal filled that position. One day Akbar praised Birbal in front of the courtier. This made the courtier very angry and he said that the king

praised Birbal unjustly and if Birbal could answer three of his questions, he would accept the fact that Birbal was intelligent. Akbar always wanted to test Birbals wit readily agreed. The three questions were 1. How many stars are there in the sky? 2. Where is the centre of the Earth? 3. How many men and how many women are there in the world? Immediately Akbar asked Birbal the three questions and informed him that if he could not answer them, he would have to resign as chief minister. To answer the first question, Birbal brought a hairy sheep and said there are as many stars in the sky as there is hair on the sheeps body. My friend the courtier is welcome to count them if he likes. To answer the second question, Birbal drew a couple of lines on the floor and bore an iron rod in it and said, this is the centre of the Earth, the courtier may measure it himself if he has any doubts. In answer to the third question, Birbal said Counting the exact number of men and women in the world would be a problem as there are some specimens like our courtier friend here who cannot easily be classified as either. Therefore if all people like him are killed, then and only then can one count the exact number. The Golden Goose Once upon a time there lived a queen in the city of Benaras. Her name was Khema and she was the wife of King Bahuputraka, which means father of many sons. One night, the Queen had a dream of a beautiful golden goose that spoke with great wisdom, almost as if he was a sage. She told her husband that Karma 21

she desperately wanted to see a bird just like the one that she had seen in her dream. So the King asked his ministers to find out all that they could about a bird such as this. He was told that such a bird did exist but was extremely rare and difficult to find. They advised him to build a beautiful lake on the outskirts of Benaras so that he may attract such rare and lovely creatures to reside there. In this way the queen might have her wish. Towards the north, on Mount Cittakuta, there lived about ninety thousand wild geese headed by a beautiful golden goose called King Dhatarattha. He got to hear of this exquisite lake that was surrounded by flowers and trees and had lovely water lilies and lotuses floating on the surface. The king had named this lake after his wife Khema and had invited all the birds to come and live on it, promising that none of them would ever be harmed. Corn was scattered on a daily basis in order to attract the birds. So a couple of geese went up to their King and told him that they were quite tired of living up on the mountains and would like to see this wonderful lake where they had been promised food and protection. The king agreed to their request and took the whole flock down south towards Benaras. Meanwhile, at the lake the King had placed hunters all around in order to capture any golden goose that happened to pass by. So the next morning when the headhunter saw this flock of geese approaching he was very excited to see their golden leader. He immediately went about setting up a snare amongst the water lilies and lotuses, as he knew that the leader would definitely be the first to alight. The whole flock came flying down in one mighty swoop and as expected it was the Kings foot that touched the water first. He was ensnared and could not escape. Seeing this the other geese flew into a panic and honked in distress. But none had the courage to try to free their king and so flew back to Mount Cittacuta for safety. All except one. He was the chief captain, Sumukha. His King entreated him to fly to safety too, as he would surely be captured if he stayed by his side. But Sumukha replied that he would never desert his master in the face of danger and would either try to save him or die by his side. At this point the head huntsman approached and as Sumukha saw him he decided to appeal to his compassion. The hunter asked the King how come he had not noticed the trap that was set. The golden goose replied that when ones time was up it was no use to struggle against what was fated and one must just accept it. The huntsman was very impressed with his grace and wisdom. He then turned to Sumukha and asked why he had not fled with the other birds even though he was free to do so. Sumukha answered that this was his King, best friend and master and that he could never desert him even at the cost of his own life. Karma 22

Hearing this the hunter realized that these were a couple of rare birds of great nobility. And were he to harm them, the gods would certainly punish him. Besides, he did not much care for his own Kings reward and decided to do the right thing and set them free. He told Sumukha that as he was ready to die for his King he would set them both free to fly wherever they may. He then set loose the foot of the golden goose and washed the wound clean. And when he made an attempt to fix the dislocated muscle lo behold.. the foot was miraculously whole again as if it had never been hurt. Sumukha greatly blessed the hunter for his act of compassion and his King asked whether he had set the trap for himself or at someone elses command. The hunter answered that he had done it on the orders of his own King. He then went on to narrate to them the whole story about the queens dream and her wish to see this rare golden goose. On hearing this, the golden goose decided to go and meet the monarch, as he knew that the hunter would receive his reward. He had also heard about the wisdom and goodness of King Bahuputakka and thought that if he appeared out of his own free will, the monarch might allow him and his flock to come visit the lake. He therefore asked the hunter to take him to his King. The hunter advised him against it because he was worried that his monarch might imprison these two lovely creatures. But the golden goose explained that just as they had been able to soften a hunters heart it should not be too difficult to do the same to a great and noble King. He asked him to do his duty and leave the rest to him. So the hunter set out to go to the palace accompanied by these two noble, gorgeous creatures. Needless to say that the King and Queen were absolutely delighted to see these two beautiful birds. The King set them on a golden perch and fed them himself, with honey, grain and sweetened milk. Then he spent the whole night discussing kingship and all its duties with this King of Geese. The golden goose did his best to offer good advice and encouragement in accordance with his wisdom. In the morning he thanked the King and Queen for their hospitality and friendship and flew back to his flock accompanied by his faithful friend and chief captain Sumukha.

Thanks and pranams to Swamiji for making my brother as the happiest man Mr Ram Ahluwalia, Montreal, Canada My daughters marriage was being delayed. I approached Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar to solve this problem. He performed Yaksha Devatha rituals and now my daughters marriage is fixed. My pranams to Swamiji for solving the problem.Canada Ms Kumari Khanna, Dallas, TX, USA We had many troubles in our business. we have approached Sri Siddhar Swamiji. He scrutinized our horoscopes and performed some rituals based on the Atharva Veda. By the power of Swamiji and his Thantra rituals, we are developing now. Our lives are dedicated to Swamiji Siddhar. Dallas,TX Radhe Krishna Pandya, Huston TX, USA Dear Swamiji, Thanks and Namaskarms for bringing out a great metaphysical magazine to enlighten the community. We are very happy to read the article Vedic Astrology. My family members and I have become the regular readers of the magazine. Ms Dhilon Singh, Gas station owner, AL,USA My business is increased to a level of nearly 75 % due to the divine blessings of Swamiji Sri Sri Selvam Siddhar, I am very glad to be the reader of the magazine Siddhi Times. I thank the editor and publisher for giving me an opportunity to meet Sri Swamiji. Only because of reading the magazine I got the opportunity to approach Sri Swamiji for the development of my business. Thank you very much. Alabama

Ms Rama Sundar, Rome GA, USA My Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar is my Living God. He helped me get conceive a new baby after 13 years of our marriage through his Atharva Thantra Rituals. I pledge all my life to him and I will do anything for my loveable Swamnijin Sri Selvam Siddhar. Ms Fozia Zahid, Atlanta, GA, USA I am a Muslim from Pakistan. Without Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhars support , my life is gone in the world. He really blessed me to come out of my breast cancer problems, and I am doing well now Mr Mihir Patel, Atlanta, GA, USA I am the strongest devotee to my Guru Mahara Sri Selvam Siddhar. He is the main power for my success in my Motel buiness

Dr. Rathi Reddy, Leesburg , VA, USA I had some kind of problems related to mind. After reading the magazine , I approached Swamiji Siddhar for solving the problems. He spent nearly about an hour through telephone and gave me consultations. H advised me to chant some mantras. After chanting those mantras for a period of 27 days, I became well. Now I have become an ardent devotee of Swamiji Sri Siddhar. I advise all those who have problems, to approach Swamiji Siddhar and to get rid of the problems. Mr Gunasekar, Boston, MA, USA Vanakkam Swamiji(Dr Commander Selvam) Your talk about Spirituality was very nice. I am very spiritual, and I have attended lot of Swamijis lectures. However you have a very beautiful knowledge, apart from everything, you are totally different from all these swamijis coming to US.Everyone takes money in all kinds of ways and running away, however you are the 1st Swamiji in USA did this much great for the Indian Community . You should grow and all my support is always for you Thanks Swamiji Ms. Seema Polanki, Seattle, WA, USA My brother had some immigration problems. I approached Sri Siddhar for salvation. He performed some rituals and I had the great opportunity to take part in Tele rituals. By the power of Swamiji, my brother is now eligible to fly globally.

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Mr.Kmakotian Sundaralingam, Denver, CO, USA Om Guruve Saranam Swamiji Sri Selvam siddhar also known as Dr Commander Selvam is my Lord Shiva. He is a miracle in my life. Without him , my son would not have come out of his addiction. Now he is happily living with his wife Madhura and my grand daughter Supiya , in Denver , Colorado, USA.Thanks Swamiji for your blessings Ms Hema Rao, Houston, TX, USA My daughter was unmarried till her age of 31. after reading the article Vedic Astrology in your magazine, I came to know about Sri Swamiji. I consulted him regarding my daughters marriage. His beautiful Atharva Vedic rituals, my daughters marriage got settled within a short span. I humbly submit my pranams to His Holiness Sri Siddhar Swamiji. Mr Rajan K Pillai, Flushing, NY, USA The lines My Boss has 108 Names and Every Hindu in the world knows him. His name is Shankar Bhagawan from the Editorial of Sri Swamiji Sri Siddhar, the highest and only Indian donor for a noble cause touched my heart. I am very grateful for his humbleness. My Namaskars to him and his humbleness. Mr.Kalyan D Iyer. Edison, NJ, USA I read the article The Benefit of Fire Worships by Sri Selvam Siddhar. He has showed himself as a scholar in this beautiful article. He has quoted a lot of points from the Vedas. He has dealt this tough subject in an easy way so that each and everybody who even doesnt know what is the subject. Thanks to Swamiji for giving such a nice writing Ms Tara K Singh, Houston, TX, USA I am very happy to know about Sri Atharva Soolini through the magazine and visited the temple to have a darshan of the deity on a Full Moon Day. I got the blessings of the deity and the Swamiji. Now I am able to concentrate more on my affairs. Thank you Swamiji for giving me an opportunity to worship such a rare deity Delfa, Gonzalez, N J. USA Swamiji May all the happiness you give to others be returned to you is a great saying by one of the greatest scholars. I wish to repeat these words to you. I Thank you very much for the prayers and rituals you performed for me. Only because of those prayers and rituals, I am healthier by mentally and spiritually. Swamiji once again thanks to you, your prayers and rituals. As a result of those prayers and rituals I am doing well in my job also. Please continue to bless me. Rama N Prasad, Douglas, MA, USA Swamiji, even though I wish to express a lot, I wish to tell the same only in few words. Thank you and Please bless me and my family. A. Thomas, West Palm Beach, FL, USA Revered Siddhar, I am amazed with your knowledge. I am a regular reader of the magazine Karma. Please provide me with Karma 24

a copy of Sri. Atharva Soolini Durgas photograph. From your article on Sri. Atharva Soolini Durga I understood that, you are the only person to remove the evil spirits from me. Please remove that evil spirits from me and make me as one of the best human beings in the entire worlds. Bushan Lal Kaw, Edison NJ, USA Respected Swamiji, I am on an official visit around New York. I came to access your monthly magazine Karma at the hotel where I stayed. It is really a fantastic magazine having all the spiritual information. Please bless me and my family and please be kind enough to mail a copy of the magazine to my Indian address. Thank you very much and Namaskars Swamiji. Marcellus Cooper, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. Swamiji, two months back I wrote you a letter stating that I and my family are affected by the spell of some evil spirits. Taking that letter as an emergency petition, you performed some wonderful Thantric Rituals to remove the spell of those evil spirits. Now we all are doing OK. I and my entire family submit our worships to your lotus feet daily. Thank you very much for making our life very fine. Jayanth Nathan, Buffalo Grove, IL, USA Swamiji, only because of your wonderful Thantric Rituals, I am having a smooth family life now. I thank you very much for making my life a peaceful one. Even though there is no limit for your blessings, once again thank you very much Swamiji. Ramchandra Lakhani, Dublin, OH, USA Thank you very much and Namaskars Swamiji. You have made our gone down business as the best. Our entire lives are dedicated to your golden feet. Om Namashivaya. Rani Lakkshmi Vadhwani, Kaysville, UT, USA Swamiji, only because of your blessings and prayers my marriage is settled. My Namaskars to your golden feet. Asha Ratan Lal, Los Angels, CA, USA Dear Swamiji, Namaskars. Only because of the wonderful magazine Karma, I contacted you. After your powerful Thantric rituals, my business is growing vigorously. Thanks for making me as the happiest businessman. Thanks and Namaskars once again. Siddharji you have done a great miracle with my son, who was addicted to drinks. Now he is fine. Once again thanks Swamiji. Anna Andrews Eagle River, WI, USA My entire family is indebted to Siddhar. My only son has come out of his drug addiction only due to the miraculous spiritual healings from Swamiji Siddhar. Thanks for the wonderful magazine Karma for connecting our family with Swamiji.

( By His Holiness, Param Pujya Maharishi Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar )

Our Vedic system recognizes 27 Nakshatra or constellation. (Sometimes 28, if we include Abhijit Nakshatra which is an integral part of Ultarashada). The Nakshatra system is unique to the Vedic system and gives it much higher level of accuracy. It is believed that the Nakshatra system was prevalent before the sign system was even recognized. Each planet, house, sensitive point in zodiac is influenced by the Nakshatra it occupies at a particular time. We are describing the

results of placement of Moon in each Nakshatra (since this is the most important tool in Vedic astrology). The results of your Moon in the Nakshatra (since this is the most important tool in vedic astrology).Your birth Nakshatra (Janma Nakshatra) determines your thinking patter, nature as well as basic destiny. It also determines the instincts as well as the subconscious aspects of the personality

Various House in the Atharava Vedic Astrogy According to older Hindu texts, the words signs and houses fall on each other, but the count of the signs is always made from Aries which is the first sign. If we say a planet is in the first sign, it means that he is in Aries. If we say, it is in the fifth sign, it will be in Leo. If we say, it is in the twelfth sign, it will be in Pisces because Pisces is the last and the twelfth sign. We must remember that when referring to a sign we always count Aries as the first and then proceed in the regular order of the signs. But a house begins from the ascendant. We must first know which is the sign ascending at the particular moment at a particular place. The Earth is globular. It is like a globe with the sky all around. There is no part of the sky which is not to the east of any locality of the Earth. We can explain this further by giving a practical example. The Sun always appears to be somewhere on the ecliptic. In fact, he is not on the ecliptic; it is the Earth which is on the ecliptic and as viewed from the Earth, the Sun appears to be in line with some place on the ecliptic. Now this Sun at any time appears in the east, in some part or the other of the Earth. So we may state that as the zodiac is a circular ring in the skies, though in fact it is elliptic, going all round, some part of the ring, i.e., the zodiac is on the eastern horizon somewhere. Now suppose that at a particular time the sign Leo is rising at the eastern horizon. Then Leo will constitute the first house Virgo Karma 25

generally he is the eldest brother; prosperity is not constant; he himself is fickle in temperament but proves a good servant. There are sudden outbursts of temper, but he is easily pleased Taurus (Rishabha) Agreeable appearance; broad face and thighs. There is some mark on the back or sides; walks sportingly; good digestive powers; many have luck in agricultural work, and may possess cows and cattle; lucky and prosperous; fond of women. The native has a spirit of sacrifice and puts up with hard labour; has more daughters than sons. He is left alone by his previous relations; his sons may forsake him, but the native has permanent friends. The middle and the last one-third parts of life are generally more comfortable. Gemini (Mithunam) Comely appearance, Prominent nose, dark eyes, curly hair, fond of food, sweet speech, learned, jocular, well up in the art of gambling; understands the intentions of others; fond of singing and dancing. Clever in amorous arts, voluptuous, attached to many women; friendship with imbecile and impotent persons; acts as a good ambassador. Such a native prefers to live indoors. the second house, Libra the third house, Scorpio the fourth house, Sagittarius the fifth house, Capricorn the sixth house Aquarius the seventh house, Pisces the eighth house, Aries the ninth house, Taurus the tenth house, Gemini the Eleventh house and Cancer the twelfth house. Now suppose that the Sun is n Aquarius. So we say the Sun is in the seventh house or setting in the western horizon. If suppose Scorpio was rising at New Delhi. Then Scorpio will be the first house, Sagittarius the second house. Capricorn the third house and so on; and the Sun being in Aquarius he will be in the fourth house. The following signs being in opposition at 180, to each other are called opposition signs: Aries is in opposition to Libra and Libra to Aries Taurus is in opposition to Scorpio and Scorpio to Taurus Gemini is in opposition to Sagittarius and Sagittarius to Gemini Cancer is in opposition to Capricorn and Capricorn to Cancer Leo is in opposition to Aquarius and Aquarius in Leo Virgo is in opposition to Pisces and Pisces to Virgo So we must remember that the sign rising to the east at a particular time depends upon the time, date, month, year and the longitude and latitude of the place. The latitude is very important because the duration of a sign rising differs from latitude to latitude. Lagnas/ Raising Ascendants Aries (Mesha) The native has round eyes, which are slightly copper coloured, and weak knees. He is proud, heroic, active, aggressive and always on the move or fond of walking. He is fond of hot food and vegetables, eats quickly and sparingly, is amorous by disposition and fond of women; prominent veins or marks of wound on body, bad nails; resorts of falsehood in speech; afraid of water; Karma 26 Cancer (Katakam) Not very tall, thick neck, broad waist, walks swiftly and not in a straight-line, intelligent, fond of astrology or is an astrologer; likes to live near water; has many family friends and is attached to them; owns houses; has a few sons; his fortunes wax and wane like the Moon; he can be brought round by persuasion. He is under the considerable influence of his wife or of women. Leo (Simmam) Yellowish eyeballs, prominent chin, large face, proud; has a few sons. The native has a sacrificing spirit, is of fixed determination, but gets unjustifiably into a temper at the slightest provocation and the anger is not quickly pacified; does not get on well with women; is fond of forests and mountains; is a favourite of his mother. The native is courageous, heroic and capable of prevailing upon others. Suffers from hunger, thrist (or diseases arising therefrom), mental and dental ailments. Virgo (Kanya) Drooping shoulders and arms, shy and languid eyes, happy and comfortable life, speaks slowly and truthfully, clever in arts and crafts, enjoys others wealth and houses, fond of female company; religious, learned, discriminating, with intelligence and good memory; more daughters than sons; lives at a place other than his homeland. Libra (Thulam) Tall, lean body, prominent nose, fond of walking or travelling, suffers in some limb, gets setbacks in health due to slight causes but easily recovers; intelligent, clean, very active, devoted to gods and Brahmanas; has two popular names (one of them after a God); a few sons; clever in purchase and sale of goods; act impartially as an arbitrator; wealthy, skilful and leads a comfortable life. Substantial increase in wealth and status only in the latter part of life.

Scorpio (Viruchikam) Big eyes, broad chest, round thighs, knees and calves; sole of feet having fish line on it; cruelly inclined; loses father or a senior member in early period of life; sickly during childhood; occupies a good position in service; respected by the king or government. Sagittarius (Dhanus) Large head and neck, prominent nose and ears, bent shoulders, good fleshy arms, big teeth and lower lip; bad nails; active and engaged in work; eloquent in speech; religious and prepared to sacrifice for others; inimical to relations; overpowers enemies; cannot be brought round by force, but can be prevailed upon by persuasion only. Capricorn (Makaram) Good eyes, lower part of the body below the waist under developed compared to the upper half; thin waist; suffers from diseases arising out of VATA (wind); allergic to winter or cold; dotes upon his wife and children; makes a big show of being religious (though in reality he may not be so religious); cruel, avaricious, fortunate and prosperous; accepts advice tendered;

has good stamina, fond of walking; indolent; a connoisseur of poetry; devoid of shame, attached to an elderly lady related to the native Aquarius (Kumbham) Large face, neck, back stomach, waist, thighs and feet; ears large and with hair; rough hair on a large body like that of a pitcher; prominent veins; indulges in sinful acts for the sake of others wives; fond of good scents and flowers; avaricious; capable of putting up with hard labour or trying journeys; clever in attacking others, not wealthy himself but utilizes the wealth of others; his fortunes wax and wane like the Moon. Pisces (Meenam) Lustrous face; fine body, large head, prominent nose; proportionate limbs, beautiful eyes. Attached to wife; fond of good clothes; is under the influence of wife or women; overcomes his enemies, wealthy, gets money connected with water or from goods and men across the seas; may come across buried treasure or may get wealth without much effort; is learned and grateful; drinks water frequently and in large quantities.

Love Astrology

Love with some one? Dating Someone? Uncertain whether to make a commitment or not? Is you choice a correct one? Do you wonder whether you will have a compatible and happy marital life? Will you get married to the one you love? Parama Pujya Maharishi Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhars Athrava Vedic Astrology Love Report use a point by point comparison of certain aspects of two natal charts and thus reveal areas of affinity and discord between two partners. It gives you an in-depth analysis of how two individuals unique personality traits complement or conflict within a relationship.

It suggests how to add zest to your relationship, and gives tips on how to smooth troubled waters. It also tells you great ways to encourage and support each other, and gives you pre-warnings about probable pitfalls and how to avoid them. Love Report is a fully comprehensive evaluation of the potential long term emotional compatibility between two people. Each persons chart is evaluated in areas such as their level of emotional sensitivity, confidence, dependence upon anothers opinions and feedback, degree of neediness, comfort zone with the sharing of feelings, and other factors that profoundly affect an individuals approach to, and behavior within an intimate relationship

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(By His Holiness Param Pujya Pujya Sri, Maharishi Swamiji Selvam Siddhar) Houses And Planets The zodiac is divided into 12 signs and each sign is called a house. So the whole life has been divided and contained in 12 houses which are explained as follows: Significance of Houses 1st House: This is called Ascendant or Lagna, its lord is called Lagnesh. This house signifies life, longevity, self, health, nature and appearance of native. Complexion, vitality, sorrows, gains and profits to younger brothers and his friends. It governs head and face. 2nd House: This house indicates inflow of finances, bank position, right eye, family, early age or boyhood, speech, sanyas, servants and friends. Self earned wealth, loss or damage, worldly possessions, jewellery, grandfather and mother. It also denotes family, eyesight, understanding with family members, inheritance, law suits, throat, right eye, domestic comforts in general. 3rd House: It denotes younger brothers and sisters and their relations. It signifies courage, intelligence, education up to Higher Secondary level, taste for writing, ornaments, clothes, short journeys, signing contracts and documents etc. The body parts controlled by this house are arms, right ear, shoulders, sports etc. 4rh House: This house signifies mother, property, conveyance, domestic surroundings and happiness. Old age environments, private affairs, public, inheritance, false allegations, agriculture land and its produce. This house represents breasts, chest, lung, stomach, elbow joints etc. 5th House: Children, speculation, intellectual status and luck are

gauged from this house. Pleasure, love affairs, lady love, legal or illegal amusements, kidnap, rape etc. are also checked. Belly, heart, liver, spleens are the parts of body covered by this house. 6th House: This house is responsible for enemies, health, service, servants, uncle, aunts and relations on fathers side. Food, subordinates, debts, obstacles in life, mental worries, theft and calamity etc. The body parts denoted are kidneys, large intestine, uterus and anus. 7th House: Matters regarding wife, husband, partnership, external sex organs, and conjugal happiness are checked from 7th house. This house also denotes marriage, married life, love, contracts, litigations, divorce, honor and reputation in foreign country. Body parts are private parts, uterus, glands etc. 8th House: Diseases, death finances through unfair means, internal sex organs, longevity, mental pain, obstacles, dowry of wife, gain from in-laws, and mode of death, imprisonment, worries and privations are checked from 8th house. It indicates body parts as scrotum, pelvis, seminal vesicles, external genital, etc. 9th House: This house indicates religion, luck, father , foreign travel, publicity, preceptor, higher education, learning, writing books, also faith, wisdom, prosperity, powers of foresight, religious institutions, providential help, etc. Hips, thighs are body parts controlled by this house.. 10th House: This important house indicates father, profession, status in life, activities outside house, pleasures, honor, power and authority, Government favor, trade, business, command, honor, occupation, adopted son. All questions regarding worldly activities and moral responsibilities. Body parts are knees, joints, bones, hairs and back.

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11th House: It accounts for accumulated wealth, elder brothers and sisters and relations with them. Friends, fluctuating money gains, club or social activities, emotional attachments, love affairs and friends, honor, social success etc. Body parts are legs, left ear, ankle etc. 12th House: It signifies private enemies, pleasures of beds, law suits, imprisonments, secret works, moksha, hospitalization, conjugal relations with opposite sex other than legitimate. Sorrows, debts, lost goods etc. are judged. Body parts are feet, left eye, teeth etc. Planet Sun Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Saturn House Leo (Simmam) Cancer (Katagam) Aries and Scorpio (Mesham and Viruchigam) Gemini and Virgo (Mithunam and Kanya) Sagittarius and Pisces (Dhanus and Meenam) Makaram and Kumbam (Capricorn and Aquarius)

Mercury: (1)education (2)horses (3)treasury (4)mathematics (5)wisdom (6) speech(7)Brahmin (8)infantry (9) writing (10)new garment(11)palatial building (12)green colour (13) sculpture (14)astrology (15)pilgrimage to holy places(16)wise lectures (17)temple (18)trading (19)best ornaments (20)courteous speech(21) Vedanta philosophy (22)maternalgrand-father (23)bad dreams (24eunuch (25)facing North (26)skin (27) wet (28)bell-metal (29)renunciation (30)Ritu (31)a beautiful house (32) doctor (33)neck (34)influencing through recitation of mantras (35) child (36)crooked look(37)heaven (38)modesty (39)paternal relation (40)fear. Jupiter: (1)Son or daughter (2)Guru (3)ones duty(4)Chariot (5)cow (6)infantry (7)savings(8)Meemamsa (9)treasure (10)horse (11)curd, etc. (12) large body (13)Valour (14)reputation (15)logic (16)astrology (17) son (18)grandson (19)dropsy(20) wealth of elephants (21)philosophy (22)great grand-fathers (23)palatial house (24)gems (25)eldest brother (26)grand father (27)Lord Indra (28) cold season(29)wrath (30)jewel (31) merchant (32)physical health (33)a beautiful mansion (34)royal honor (35)thigh (36)Gods (37)penance (38) charity(39)religious duty (40)helping others. Venus: (1)Wife or lover (2)a good cowries (3)garment (4)marriage (5)income (6) a biped (7)woman (8)Brahmin (9)Subha (10)Whiteness (11)wife (12)sexual happiness (13)short (14)sour (15)flower (16) command (17)fame (18)Youthful vigor (19)Vehicle(20)silver(21) South-East quarter (22)saltish(23)ogling (24)scratching (25)half a month (26)the quality of passion (27)strong (28)pearl (29)Yajur Veda (30) Vaisya (31)beauty (32)buying and selling (33)lovemaking (34)watery resort (35)elephant (36)horse (37)variegated color (38)poetry (39)dancing (40)middle age. Saturn: (1)laziness, etc.(2)obstruction(3)older people(4)elephant(5) skin(6)gain7)proof (8)distress(9)sickness(10)misunderstanding(11)misery(12)death(13)happiness through a woman(14) maid servant(15)asses and mules(16)outcaste (17)one with disfigured limbs(18)haunting woods(19)handsome look(20)gift(21) a lord(22)a portion of life(23)eunuch(24)one born of the lowest caste(25)birds(26)the three sacred fires(27)a servile duty(28)un-

Raaghu and Kethu dont own any house but behave like the which planet that own his house and planet which joins with Raaghu or Kethu Planets and their Significance: Sun: (1)The soul (2)power (3)Father (4)fortress (5) good strength (6) heat (7)splendor (8)fire (9)worship of Siva (10)courage (11) thorned trees (12)being in royal favor (13)bitterness (14)old age (15)cattle (16)wickedness (17)land (18)father (19)taste (20)selfrealization (21)skyward look (22)one born of a timid woman (23) world of mortals (24)square (25)bone (26)velour (27)grass (28) the belly (29)strenuous effort (30)forest (31)half a year (32)eye (33)wandering over the mountains (34)quadruped (35)king (36) traveling (37)dealing (38)bite (39)scorch and (40)circular shape. Moon: (1)Mother (2)flower (3)good perfume (4)going to a fortress (5) disease (6)Brahmin (7)idleness (8)Phlegmatic humour (9)epilepsy (10)enlargement of the spleen (11)mental disposition (12) heart (13)woman (14)virtue or vice (15)sourness (16)sleep (17) happiness (18)any thing like water (19)silver (20)thick sugarcane (21)typhoid (22)travel (23)well (24)tank (25)mother (26)impartiality (27)mid-day (28)pearls (29) consumption (30)whiteness (31)waistband (32)bell-metal (33)salt (34)short stature (35)mind (36)ability (37)pond (38)diamond (39)winter season (40) a break. Mars: (1) SPORTS (2)land (3)strength (4)carrying arms for the battle (5)Kingship (6)loss of virility (7)thief (8)battle (9)hostility (10) enemy(11)generosity (12)love for deep red color things ((13) owning a garden(14)sound of a trumpet (15) affection(16)quadruped (17)king (18)fool (19)anger (20)going to a foreign country (21)firmness (22)supporter (23)fire (24)controversy (25)bile (26) heat (27)wound (28)service under a ruler (29)day (30)sky (31) seeing (32)shortness (33)disease (34)fame (35)tin (36)sword (37) lance or spear (38)minister (39)fracture of a limb (40)jewels.

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righteous conduct(29)one without manliness(30)telling lies(31)long lasting(32)wind (33)old age(34)tendons and muscles(35)strong at the end of the day(36) Sisira Ritu or winter(37)great-anger(38)exertion(39) born of a very low mother (40)bastard Raaghu: (1) Umbrella (2)Chowrie (3)kingdom (4)gathering (5)fellacious argument (6)hurting byspeech(7) downcast(8)wicked woman(9) decorated vehicle(10)an irreligious man(11)gambling(12)strong at twilight(13)intriguing with a wicked woman(14)going abroad (15)impurity(16)bone(17)enlargement of spleen(18)falsehood(19) downward look(20)perplexity(21) emerald(22)facing the Southern quarter(23)shelter of outcaste or low people(24painfulswelling(25)a big forest(26)wandering in rugged places(27)mountain(28)pain(29)staying outside(30)tending towards SouthWest(31)wind(32)phlegm(33)sorrow(34)serpent(35)night breeze(36) sharp(37)long(38)reptile(39)reading of dreams(40)travel. Kethu: (1)Worship of God Ganesha and many other gods(2)doctor(3)dog (4)a cook (5)vulture(6)salvation(7)all kinds of wealth(8)consumption (9)pain(10)fever(11) bathing in the Holy Ganges(12)great penance(13)wind(14)a Hunter(15)friendship(16)conferring of prosperity (17) stone (18) wound (19) witchcraft (20)inconstancy(21)knowledge of Brahma(22)belly (23)eye-sore (24)stupidity (25) thorn (26) deer (27) knowledge (28)observing silence as a fast (29)philosophy(30)all sorts of luxuries(31)luck(32)trouble from enemies(33)loss of appetite(34)indifference to the world (35)paternal grandfather(36) hunger(37)severe stomachache(38)boil sand the like skin troubles(39)revoking the orders of arrest and (40)the association of Sudra. Malefic and benefic: Planets are termed natural benefic and natural malefic. Jupiter, Venus, Mercury and increasing Moon are natural benefic planets; Saturn, Mars, decreasing Moon, Raaghu and Kethu are natural malefic planets. If Mercury joins a natural malefic, he does not remain auspicious. As regards the Moon, she is auspicious from 10th day of dark fortnight through the 5th day of bright fortnight. Apart from the above, planets are classified as favorable and adverse based on births under the 12 different ascendants. These are

narrated below: Aries: Benefic planets are Jupiter and the Sun. Malefic planets are Saturn, Mercury and Venus. Venus is the prime killer. Jupiter will give inauspicious results if he is conjunct with an adverse planet. However, when with Saturn, he is not wholly adverse. Taurus: Saturn and the Sun are benefic planets and can cause Raja yoga. Jupiter, Venus and Moon are not auspicious and may prove death inflicting planets. Mercury can cause some good Yoga. Gemini: Venus is the only benefic. Mars, Sun and Jupiter are inauspicious. Saturn and Jupiter together behave in the same manner as for Aries birth. The Moon is the prime killer. (Some replace the Moon with Saturn). Cancer: Mercury and Venus are malefic planets. Mars, Jupiter and Moon are auspicious. Mars is a supreme Rajayoga karaka. Saturn is capable of inflicting death and is known as Maraka lord of this sign. Leo: Inauspicious planets are Mercury, Venus and Saturn. Mars, Jupiter and the Sun are benefic planets. Jupiter with Venus cannot give fully benefic results. Saturn is Maraka and the Moons effects depend on her association. Virgo: Mars, Jupiter and the Moon are adverse. Venus is the only favorable planet. Mars is a Maraka lord. Libra: Saturn and Mercury prove auspicious. The moon and Mercury are capable of conferring great benefits and position. Jupiter, the Sun and Mars are inauspicious. Mars is a Maraka lord. Venus gives balanced results for this ascendant, if uninflected by others. Scorpio: Jupiter, and the Moon are benefic planets, the Moon and the Sun are Rajayoga planets. Mercury and Venus give inauspicious effects. Saturn gives mixed results. Jupiter, if ill related will become a Maraka. Mars is also of mixed nature. Sagittarius: Venus is adverse. Mercury, Mars and the Sun are yogakaraakas. If the Sun joins Mercury he will also become a Rajayoga Karaka. Saturn is a killer apart from Venus. Capricorn: Mars, Jupiter and the Moon are inauspicious. Venus and Mercury are beneficial. Saturn is not a Maraka lord, while Mars etc. may prove as killers. Aquarius: Jupiter, Moon and Mars produce adverse results. Venus and Saturn are exclusively benefic. Mars and Jupiter are killers. If others are related to one of these two, they will also become adverse. Pisces: Saturn, Venus, Mercury and the Sun are classified as unfavorable. Mars and Moon are auspicious. They are Yoga karakas. Saturn and Mercury are Marakas. For more help , please schedule a telephonic or face to face appointment with Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar who is the only authority of Atharva Vedic Astrology, in the North America ,Caribbean , western countries and African nations. Please call Toll Free @ 1-888-808 1418, or e- mail avtemple@aol.com

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When should I start the new venture? Would I be benefited by Partnership? I had started three new businesses but all failed, Why? Do you always ponder to get answers to these questions, if yes, and then you have come to the right place. Know the best period for investing in your new venture and which business would suit you. If you are seeing down trend in your business, Swamiji Selvam Siddhar and his pundits could help you spiritually, to overcome the bad period and suggest you the spiritual remedies to improve the conditions of your business. Ask for Atharva Vedic Astrological business Report, which gives you an update and provides you with facts of the future. Know all about your future in your business as revealed by your horoscope and interpreted by our Atharva Vedic Astrology experts. Each and every possible question will be answered through the Astro- reports and advice the remedial measure and to get success. Receive our business Reports through our e-mail service and read an exaggeration free account of your future.

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different sectors in the community. Many famous Hindu Temples are very successful in a peaceful way; however, the greediness, ego, gossip, evilness sometimes cause some individuals to get into wrong doings. The painful thing to understand is that a local temple in the USA, Hindu Temple of Atlanta Inc., in Riverdale, Georgia, has come into the limelight for its Trustees serious and notorious activities. A Federal lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia on 8th September 2010 alleging very serious violations including civil rights violations, conspiracy, and RICO (Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization).This makes the Complaint very interesting reading. Gwinnett County, Georgia, is one of the richest counties in the state of Georgia, and the Hindu Temple of Atlanta is approximately an hour drive south from Gwinnett County. Hindu Temple of Atlanta has approximately 50 trustees who are mega millionaires and most of them are physicians. Under belief and information the Temple Board always consists of only one group of Indian American community who speak the Indian dialogue Telugu. As reported by lot of local Indian Americans, the Temple has a lot of politics and internal fights about who is big and who is rich in the Temple. In the year 2006 another Hindu Temple was started, The Hindu Temple of Georgia, in a peaceful way without any group politics or fights. This peaceful and cooperative character attracted the majority of the Indian American community to this new temple.

Hindu Temple and Gwinnett Police of Georgia are sued for $ 56 Million Plus Dayton, Ohio: The Nations largest RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) violation and conspiracy lawsuit, civil rights violation against Gwinnett County Police Department and Hindu Temple of Atlanta was filed in the federal court in Georgia on September 08, 2010. The Plaintiffs claim a minimum of $ 56 million as damages, and RICO violations normally yield 3 times the damage, which could bring the Plaintiffs a total award of more than $200 Million. This RICO and conspiracy lawsuit is the biggest lawsuit filed against a Hindu Temple and a Police Department in the whole nation. Hindu Indian Americans have achieved many good things, good name, fame and they are pioneers in making charitable

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growth, name, fame literally bothered Hindu Temple of Atlanta and the rich millionaire trustees. The recent lawsuit filed in the federal court alleges that the Hindu Temple of Atlanta started a conspiracy to destroy Hindu Temple of Georgia. The lawsuit also alleges a small group of conspirators, for their own material benefits conspired each other and, in the latter stages, a county police officer Investigator Paul Cwalina joined with the conspirators team to destroy the Hindu Temple of Georgia. The regular readers of our magazine are fully aware that the large number of millionaire trustees of Hindu Temple of Atlanta who minted money through their medical profession serving as a Trustees of the Temple are still facing their criminal charges in India and they have sort an injunction order regarding their criminal case in the Indian High Court, Chennai India. A local Georgia magazine, Khabar, and a few of its owners are also facing criminal charges in India now. Some local Indian American folks reported to our reporter that lot of money have been

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funneled to destroy the Hindu Temple of Georgia and their priests / pundits. The list of the conspiracy activity as reported in the Lawsuit is a mind boggling one. The lawsuit alleges that a Hindu Temple of Atlanta member / follower, Valmikinathan P. Raghunathan had been instituted as a team leader to achieve the goal (Destroy Hindu Temple of Georgia). He is believed to be the former Trustee of the local very small Tamil Sangam. However, some local Tamil speaking Indian Americans reported that the association / sangam where which Valmikinathan P. Raghunathan held a Trustee position was Sangam for Sandai ( Sandai means Fight ). He goes by the name Valmiki and is believed to be in his mid 50s, and started an IT corporation named Blue Shift India Private Limited in Chennai and Atlanta, Georgia. The corporation has been operating at a loss for a long time as per the information we gathered. The lawsuit alleges that he has started terrorist threats, bomb blasts threats to destroy the Hindu Temple of Georgia and its the Priests of the Temple. Investigator Paul Cwalina from the Gwinnett County

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Police Department investigated this case and gave a false police statement to his own Police Department to acquit Valmiki out of the alleged Terrorist Bomb Threat. The lawsuit identifies three local Indian Americans as the primary organizers of the conspiracy. First one is Valmiki, second one is his brother Sundaram Raghunathan who is believed to be in his mid 60s, and the third one is Chandramohan Loganathan, who under belief and information is the owner of Kumon Math Tuition Center in Kennesaw, Georgia. He is the husband of Ananthi Palamuthu; who goes by the name as Ana Palamuthu. Another interesting character is Dr. Selvi Rengasamy Vasudevan, a pediatrician from New Jersey, who speaks south Indian dialogue Tamil, and who is the sister of Ananthi Palamuthu. The lawsuit alleges the three men, Dr. Selvi Rengasamy Vasudevan, and another two conspirators committed many serious criminal and civil wrong doings. Valmiki recently arrested by the Fulton County police in Georgia for a sexual battery.

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The victim alleges that Valmiki committed a sexual assault and battery on her, the wife of a Holy Priest. An eye witness of the incident was Mr. Jesse W. Hill, who has been in law practice for more than 37 years in Georgia. He testified in the Magistrate Court that the sexual battery happened in front of his eyes in the United States courthouse, and that Valmiki held the victims shoulder and pumped on her buttocks with his sexual organ numerous times; now he is waiting for his criminal trial. Valmiki, his brothers Sundaram, Chandramohan Loganathan have their pending arrest warrants in India, too, and they are badly wanted by Indian Police Department now. The Conspiracy and the bad side of this story does not stop here. Yes! These people have also beaten physically Hindu Priests who were taken to the Hospital by Ambulance. Its very interesting to note some exhibits attached to the lawsuit which clearly prove without any doubt even to a layman in this nation about the clear conspiracy, and the very bad action of a local police cop who completely misused his police powers repeatedly. Local Sheriff R.L. Butch Conway also helped these conspirators by using the police powers even to dismiss the arrest warrant issued in Gwinnett County and pending criminal charges in another county. The RICO lawsuit is a very serious federal lawsuit which is going to demand the whole fortune of these people and if the Plaintiff win the lawsuit, they are expected to be awarded with more than 180 million dollars. Normally in a lawsuit filed by a Plaintiff lot of things will

be subjective, and many things would be one persons word against other persons. However, in this lawsuit Plaintiffs contend that everything is objective and the paper work, email, recorded conversations from the Defendants side completely establish the conspiracy, civil rights violation to any normal minded person in the whole nation. Sometimes greediness make the human to commit extreme wrongdoings, breaking all the ethics in their life, and this particular lawsuit fits that pattern 100% . A rumor says that there is a chance of adding few more defendants in this lawsuit, like one of the richest mall owners in Norcross, GA who has a Gods name, an appointed Trustee of a Bankruptcy case in the Northern District of Georgia, a local cable TV reporter, and the owner of a small Indian American magazine which is published locally. One of the nations most famous civil rights and RICO lawyers from Ohio, Mr. John Scaccia, and veteran Atlanta lawyer Mr. Jesse W. Hill are representing the Plaintiffs. This lawsuit will definitely give an end for the internal politics, group fights in lot of Indian Hindu Temples in this country. Few of the alleged conspirators in the lawsuit, their business partners are also facing lot of problems in India. One of the business partners Muthukrishnan Veeriah, a Tamil speaking Indian is now under a serious criminal investigation by the CBCID (Crime Branch Investigation Department) which is the specialized wing in Tamil Nadu Police, India who were taken into the custody recently who are the alleged conspirators in India and now they may be imprisoned at any time in India. Those people are under investigation for Fraud, Cheating, Forgery, Money Laundering, Conspiracy, and

Cyber Crime. The Indian partners of the three main Indian American Defendants in this new lawsuit are also facing another four criminal cases and expecting their conviction order from Judge at any time. Two Individuals, Kannan, and Vijayaraghavan from India who are the business partners of Valmiki, Sundaram, and Chandramohan Loganathan are also facing serious criminal charges in India including an Attempt Murder Charge. One of the Indian Local regional weekly Magazine owners, Nakkeeran Gopal, and his editors are also facing criminal charges for extortion attempted against the Plaintiffs with serious threats. This is a shame to the Indian American Community in this nation, where they have earned an excellent reputation for their good behavior. However, this kind of news literally makes the main stream Americans feel that Indian American people are bad people. When we spoke to couple of plaintiffs in the lawsuit they were literally crying and when we listened to the pain and suffering which they underwent by this big conspiracy is really immense and we really do not have words to express their pain and suffering caused by the conspiracy. Please make sure that you look for the next month Karma magazine to get more feedback about this high profile white collar crime, conspiracy , Civil Rights Violation in which a local Hindu Temple and the local police department took an extensive part. Please pass on your comments to ilavarasancbe@ gmail.com Ilavarasan Soorasangu, Freelance Writer, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India

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life with her husband Kesari. To mitigate from the curse, she performed intense austerities for many years, and worshipped Shiva. King Dasaratha of Ayodhya has performed a sacrifice for progeny (Putra Kameshti Yagam). He was blessed with a golden bowl of Divine Beverage (Payasam) and he shared the beverage among his three wives - Kausalya, Kaikeyi and Sumitra. He was blessed with three male children through his three wives and the children were named as Rama (son of Kausalya), Bharata (Son of Kaikeyi), Lakshmana and Satrughna (Twin Sons of Sumitra). Sri Rama is said to be the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu. Sri Jambavan is said to be the reincarnation of Lord Brahma. Sri Hanuman is considered as an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Hanuman Chalisa, the holy devotional work written by Goswami Tulsidas in the sixteenth century, has gained enormous popularity among Hindus living the world over. With the blessings of Sri Hanuman, Goswami Tulsidas has also written Ramayana in Hindi and this Tulsi Ramayana is known as Ram Charitha Manas. Tulsi Ramayana has revolutionized the Ram Bhakti movement by enabling common man to recite the glorious legend of Sri Rama in Hindi. The Power of Sri Hanuman Sri Hanuman is understood as great jnani, yogi and a brahmachari (bachelor). He has been blessed as chiranjivi, one who lives eternally. The blessings of Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, Surya, Indra, and Vayu made Sri Hanuman invincible. He is the great lover of music and also mastered the Sanskrit language. Being the Yogacharya, Sri Hanuman is considered as an embodiment of the four yogas. His strength, velour, prowess, will power, memory, balanced emotions, sharp intellect, fearlessness, and noble actions were perfectly refined and grounded in spirituality. None in the world can equal Sri Hanuman. He had only one thought--that of serving his Sri Rama with utmost humility and devotion. He serves, protects and inspires the devotees of Sri Rama. He holds the flag with fish symbols. Sri Hanuman Chalisa praises the selfless service, courage, humble disposition, and foremost devotion shown by Sri Hanuman towards Sri Rama. Sri Hanuman will present Himself with folded hands in prayer wherever and whenever the Holy name of Sri Rama is recited. Sri Hanuman always loves to hear the mantra Sri Ramajeyam. Just chant Sri Ramajeyam mantra 108 times and pray to Sri Hanuman. Heres how to recite one of the popular Hindu chants and mantras, the Hanuman Chalisa. Story of Sri Hanuman. Punjikasthala was serving as an attendant of Sri Brihaspati, the guru of the gods. Due to her mistake, she was cursed to assume the body of a female monkey. Her curse would be removed once if she gives birth to an incarnation of Shiva. Due to this curse, Punjikasthala was born as Anjana. She lived a pure and chaste Karma 44 Lord Shiva was pleased with Anjanas devotion, and decided that he would mitigate Anjanas curse. To make it to happen, by divine ordinance, a kite snatched the bowl with a fragment of pudding. The kite, while flying over the forest, dropped the bowl where Anjana was observing penance. Vayu, the Lord of wind, directed and delivered the bowl of pudding to the outstretched hands of Anjana. On consumption of the divine pudding, Anjana gave birth to Sri Hanuman. After the birth of Sri Hanuman, Anjana was released from the curse. She wanted to get back to heaven. Sri Hanuman inquired about His future and she assured him that he could never be destroyed. Later, the blessings of all the gods made Hanuman invincible. Sri Hanuman adopted Surya, the Sun god, as his guru. Over a short period of time, Sri Hanuman mastered all the scriptures. As a token of respect, Sri Hanuman offered himself to assist and help Sugriva, the son of Surya (lived in Kishkindha). At Kishkindha, Sri Hanuman met Sri Rama (the Prince of Ayodhya) and his brother Lakshmana. The brothers came in search of Ramas wife, Sita. Actually Sita was abducted by the demon Ravana. When Sri Rama revealed His identity as Lord Vishnu, Hanuman fell prostrate before him and Rama picked him up and clasped him to his bosom. From then onwards, the story of Sri Hanuman is inextricably interwoven with that of Sri Rama, and is exhaustively dealt with in the Ramayana. Sri Hanuman also finds a place in another important epic, Mahabharata. He was blessing the Pandavas in the battle of Kurukshetra by positioning himself on the flag of Arjunas chariot and he was stabilizing and protecting the side. Why the Name Hanuman Chalisa? Goswami Tulsidas wrote these forty verses in the praise of Sri Hanuman. Forty in Hindi is called chalis. The hymn containing forty verses is called Chalisa. Each such verse is called a chaupai (means 4 legs) and each chaupai of the Chalisa has two lines each--the two always rhyme. Hanuman Chalisa is simple and is the utmost rhythmical poem. The chalisa is sung in different tunes (more than 100) across the world. Even if you dont understand Hindi,

you may enjoy hearing it.Based on the structure and content of Hanuman Chalisa, the devotees have identified three parts - the invocation or preamble, the main body (chalisa) and the final prayer and request. Hanuman Chalisa speaks about Sri Hanumans parentage, his physique and intelligence, valor and heroic acts, devotion to Sri Rama and Sita. 1) You can recite it either at a temple or at your puja room. 2) Sit at your place. Close your eyes. 3) Place a picture of Sri Hanuman. 4) Offer the garland of oscimum sanctum or Tulsi or lotus flower. Avoid nerium flower. You may offer a garland made out of betel leaves. You may also offer garland made out of Vada (a South Indian snack made of Urad Dhall). 5) Light a ghee lamp. 6) Offer incense sticks. 7) Now meditate on Sri Hanuman. 8) Now chant Sri Hanuman Chalisa. After completion of each Hanuman Chalisa chanting, offer a flower to Sri Hanuman. You may recite it 12 times, 24 times, 32 times. You may also recite the hymns 108 times while going around the pipal tree. 9) You may offer Sweet Pongal, Ven Pongal, Vada, Honey, Fruits and Panakam (a beverage made from jaggery and tamarind). Reciting specific hymns. After attending many discourses, I have understood that the recitation of specific Hindu prayers and hymns in Hanuman Chalisa will bestow specific results. I have compiled specific number of the Hymns and the benefits: 1) Chanting the Opening Invocation Hymn of Hanuman Chalisa many times will mitigate the doshas arising out of having insulted knowingly/ unknowingly ones preceptor/ a Rama Bhakta. The hardships in your life will be relieved and you will be blessed with strength and wisdom. 2) Chanting the First Hymn of the Chalisa Jaya Hanumaan gyaan guna saagar..... will bestow Divine knowledge. 3) Chanting the Third Hymn of Chalisa Mahaaveer vikrama Bhajrangi..... will remove the bad company of friends or relatives or get rid of your bad habits. It will guide you in your right path. 4) Chanting the Seventh and Eighth Hymns Vidyavan guni athi chaathur..... will channel a devotee into Rama Bhakti and he will become dear to Sri Rama. 5) Chanting the eleventh Hymn Laya sanjivan..... will mitigate the effects of poisonous bites and remove fear of snakes.

6) Chanting the Twelfth Hymn will remove misunderstanding between your sons and daughters and will bring unity and affection among them. 7) Chanting the Thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth Hymns will help you to reach name and fame. 8) Chanting the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Hymns will restore lost status or help in getting desired career improvements or promotions. 9) Chanting the Twentieth Hymn will remove obstacles and help in reaching your goals. 10) Chanting the Twenty-second Hymn will provide due protection from adverse planetary effects. 11) Chanting the Twenty-fourth Hymn will drive away all negative energies and evil spirits including black magical deities. 12) Chanting the Twenty-fifth Hymn will restore exuberant health and spirits. The recitation will also give you the ability to withstand physical agony and pain when you are injured or in ailment. 13) Chanting the Twenty-sixth Hymn protects you from general hardships and difficulties. 14) Chanting the Twenty-seventh and Twenty-eighth Hymns will bring fulfillment of desires by Divine Blessings. 15) Chanting the Twenty-ninth will take to the pinnacle of name and fame. 16) Chanting the Thirtieth Hymn will help you to conquer evil forces. 17) Chanting the Thirty-first Hymn will help you to master occult powers and great wealth. 18) Chanting the Thirty-second, Thirty-third, Thirty-fourth, and Thirty-fifth Hymns will certainly make you enjoy a selfcontented life without any bothers / frustrations. You are assured that at the end of such a self-contented life, you will attain the Lotus feet of Sri Rama. 19) Chanting the Thirty-sixth Hymn will mitigate you from all difficulties and pains. 20) Chanting the Thirty-seventh Hymn will secure the Grace of Sri Hanuman. If you want to accomplish some major tasks, then you are advised to chant the appropriate Hymn with devotion 1008 times on an auspicious Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday or on a combination of a Moola Nakshatra day and a new moon day falling during Tamil month Margazhi with the Dhuradrushta Nivran Maha Yagna immediately Karma 45

Some recommend that devotees perform Dhuradrushta Nivarn Maha Yagna. This ritual is one of the other important Atharva Vedic Hindu rituals for Hanuman Ji and its for 48 days to be performed by an Atharva Vedic Swami in the continent, where you live. It should not be performed in different continent/ country other than where you live and not by the usual Temple/ Mandir Pundits unless otherwise they are fully qualified in Atharva Vedic Rituals. Presently His Holiness Param Pujya Swamiji Selvam Siddhar is the only living Siddhar in USA with Atharva Vedic Background. Call the Shiva Vishnu Temple of Georgia immediately@ 408 829 7780 (its USA number) and get an appointment to talk to Swamiji to come out of your problems through Dhuradrushta Nivarn Maha Yagna. The Hanuman Chalisa Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Man Mukar Sudhari, Barnau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo dayaku Phal Chari With the dust of Gurus Lotus feet, I clean the mirror of my mind and then narrate the sacred glory of Sri Ram Chandra, The Supereme among the Raghu dynasty. The giver of the four attainments of life. Budhi heen Tanu Janike, Sumirow, Pavan Kumar, Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikaar Knowing myself to be ignorent, I urge you, O Hanuman, The son of Pavan! O Lord! kindly Bestow on me strength, wisdom and knowledge, removing all my miseries and blemishes. Jai Hanuman Gyan Guna Sagar Jai Kipis Tihun Lok Ujgaar Victory of Thee, O Hanuman, Ocean of wisdom and virtue, victory to the Lord of monkeys who is well known in all the three worlds. Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhamaa, Anjani Putra Pavansut naamaa. You, the Divine messager of Ram and repository of immeasurable strength, are also known as Anjaniputra and known as the son of the wind - Pavanputra. Mahebeer Bikram Bajrangi, Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi. Oh Hanumanji! You are valiant and brave, with a body like lightening. You are the dispeller of darkness of evil thoughts and companion of good sense and wisdom. Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesaa, Kanan kundal kunchit kesa. Sri Hanumanjis physique is golden coloured. His dress is pretty, wearing Kundals ear-rings and his hairs are long and curly.

Hath Bajra Aur Dhvaja Birjai, Kandhe Moonj Janeu saage. Sri Hanumanji is holding in one hand a lighting bolt and in the other a banner with sacred thread across his shoulder. Shankar Suvna Kesari Nandan, Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan. Oh Hanumanji! You are the emanation of SHIVA and you delight Sri KeSri. Being ever effulgent, you and hold vast sway over the universe. The entire world proptiates. You are adorable of all. Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur, Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur Oh! Sri Hanumanji! You are the repository learning, virtuous, very wise and highly keen to do the work of Sri Ram, Prabhu Charittra Sunibe Ko Rasiya, Ram Lakhan Sita man basyia. You are intensely greedy for listening to the naration of Lord Rams lifestory and revel on its enjoyment. You ever dwell in the hearts of Sri Ram-Sita and Sri Lakshman. Sukshma roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhwana, Bikat roop Dhari Lank Jarawa You appeared beofre Sita in a diminutive form and spoke to her, while you assumed an awesome form and struck terror by setting Lanka on fire. Bhim roop Dhari Asur Sanhare, Ramchandra Ke kaaj Savare. He, with his terrible form, killed demons in Lanka and performed all acts of Sri Ram. Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye, Sri Raghubir harashi ur laye. When Hanumanji made Lakshman alive after bringing Sanjivni herb Sri Ram took him in his deep embrace, his heart full of joy. Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badaai, Tum Mama Priya Bharat Sam Bahi.

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Sri Ram lustily extolled Hanumanjis excellence and remarked, you are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat. Sahastra Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave, Asa kahi Sripati Kanth Laagave. Sri Ram embraced Hanumanji saying: Let the thousand tongued sheshnaag sing your glories. Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa, Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa Sanak and the sages, saints. Lord Brahma, the great hermits Narad and Goddess Saraswati along with Sheshnag the cosmic serpent, fail to sing the glories of Hanumanji exactly. Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te, Kabi Kabid Kahin Sake Kahan Te What to talk of denizens of the earth like poets and scholars ones etc even Gods like Yamraj, Kuber, and Digpal fail to narrate Hanmans greatness in toto. Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Keenha, Ram Miali Rajpad Deenha Hanumanji! You rendered a great service for Sugriva, It was you who united him with SRI RAM and installed him on the Royal Throne. Tumharo Mantro Bibhishan Maana, Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana. By heeding your advice. Vibhushan became Lord of Lanka, which is known all over the universe. Juug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhaanu, Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanu Hanumanji gulped, the SUN at distance of sixteen thousand miles considering it to be a sweet fruit. Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Maaheen, Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Naheen. Carrying the Lords ring in his mouth, he went across the ocean. There is no wonder in that. Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jeete, Sugam Anugrah Tumhre Te Te. Oh Hanumanji! all the difficult tasks in the world are rendered easiest by your grace. Ram Duware Tum Rakhavare, Hot Na Aagya Bin Paisare. Oh Hanumanji! You are the sentinel at the door of Rams mercy

mansion or His divine abode. No one may enter without your permission. Sab Sukh Lahen Tumhari Sarna, Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Darnaa. By your grace one can enjoy all happiness and one need not have any fear under your protection. Aapan Tej Samharo Aapei, Tanau Lok Hank Te Kanpei When you roar all the three worlds tremble and only you can control your might. Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Avei, Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavei. Great Brave on. Hanumanjis name keeps all the Ghosts, Demons & evils spirits away from his devotees. Nasei Rog Hare Sab Peera, Japat Niranter Hanumant Beera On reciting Hanumanjis holy name regularly all the maladies perish the entire pain disappears. Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavei, Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavei. Those who rembember Hanumanji in thought, word and deed are well guarded against their odds in life. Sub Par Ram Tapasvee Raaja, Tinke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja Oh Hanumanji! You are the caretaker of even Lord Rama, who has been hailed as the Supreme Lord and the Monarch of all those devoted in penances. Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lave, Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pave. Oh Hanumanji! You fulfill the desires of those who come to you and bestow the eternal nectar the highest fruit of life. Charo Juung Partap Tumhara, Hai Parsiddha Jagat Ujiyara. Oh Hanumanji! You magnificent glory is acclaimed far and wide all through the four ages and your fame is radianlty noted all over the cosmos. Sadho Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare, Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare. Oh Hanumanji! You are the saviour and the guardian angel of saints and sages and destroy all To be Continued Page No. 50 Karma 47

possibly get the Darshan of LORD SHIVJI lively. Please remember that the Atharva Veda was brought to the world by Lord Shivji and our Siddharji is highly blessed to learn the same at the age of his 5 years onwards.
The following are the special Atharva Vedic Prodosham Days @ Hindu Temple of Ohio September 20, 2010 Soma Pradosham Monday,: October 5, 2010 Bhauma Pradosha Tuesday: October 20, 2010 Pradosha Pooja Wednesday: November 3, 2010 Pradosha Pooja Wednesday: November 18, 2010 Pradosha Pooja Thursday: December 3, 2010 Pradosha Pooja Friday: December 18, 2010 Sani Maha Pradosh Saturday. Details of Atharva Vedic Pradosha Purana, - how Lord Shiva, the most Compassionate, decided to drink the poison to save world. Worshipping Lord Shiva which was installed with Atharva Vedic Way on the Pradosha pooja time is one of the most sacred and important according to PRADOSHA PURANA. Once the gods (Devas) and the demons (Asuras) were churning the milky ocean with the help of Vasuki, the serpent king, hoping to extract amrtam (nectar) from the Kseerabthi (milk ocean). Vasuki who was employed as a rope for churning, endured severe abrasions and strangulation. Thereupon, she spewed halahalam, a potent dark poison capable of destroying the worlds. Threatened by the scorching venom, the celestials fled in great horror. Brahma took to His heels. Vishnus bluish body darkened further. Indra could not be seen. Agni, the fire god, could not bear the raging heat. Yama ran amuck in all directions. Varuna became unconscious, Kubera fled. Hosts of siddhas, Caranas, Gandharvas, Yakshas and Maharshis went to Kailasa and sought the Lords feet as refuge. Lord Shiva was moved with pity at their plight and was overcome with compassion by their prayers. Soon He bade Sundara for a prompt intervention, who then rushed to the ocean, collected the all-pervasive poison and holding it in his hand as a small

The only Temple in the entire western countries, that too in USA that has the biggest Shiva Lingam & Nandhi Bhagawan / Bull facing Lord Shankar Bhagawan/ Shiv Ji. This is the only place in the entire North America Shivji and Nandhi Ji prana prathitas were done with ATHARVA VEDIC standards. Its again another wonder in the world. After 7000 years a temple in the world, in which Lord Shivji is being installed on the basis of Atharva Vedic standard @ Dayton OH, with the powers of only Living Siddhar in the USA, Maharishi Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar. Lot of Devotees appreciated that they were able to see/ have the Darshan of Lord Shiva in this Mandir lively. Visit the mandir to feel and
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jambu fruit, returned to Kailasa. The Lord became exceedingly happy after seeing it. He showed it to Girija and gave the title Halahala to Sundara, who thenceforth came to be known as Halahala Sundara. Thereupon, the Lord accepted the Halahala pellet from his hand and, with the loving permission of Universal Mother, swallowed it. By Goddess Umas command, the pellet froze in the Lords throat, painting it blue and becoming an embellishment, gave Him the name Nilakanta. [It is also a common practice for womanhood to worship Goddess Parvathi for long life of Husbands as She is having Maangalya Baagyam and could turn the poison into nectar]. On Trayodhasi(thirteenth moon day) they realized their sin of not praying the God and pleaded for forgiveness. The pleased graceful Lord Shiva forgave them and danced between the horns of the Nandhi (Holy Bull). That time is called Pradhosham. Whoever Prays Lord Shiva in that time; Lord Shiva fulfills their wishes and gives them mukthi. Anoint Lord Shiva with Love, He would give Himself! Among the poojas performed by Shaivites to the Graceful Lord Shiva, the Pradosha Pooja plays an important role. In Shukla Paksha (15 moon days from new moon to full moon) and Krishna Paksha (15 moon days from full moon to new moon) the evening of the Trayodasi (thirteenth moon day) between 4.30 pm to 6.00 p.m. is called Pradosham. It comes once in fifteen moon days. Pradosha time is to Pray Lord Shiva and invoke His Blessings. Praying in this time will free us from sins and gives Moksha (hence the name Pradosha). During Pradosha time, a special type of circumambulating called Somasutra Pradakshinam which is elaborated separately. Somasuthra Pradakshinam is a unique way of circumambulating the GOD. First saluting the Rishabha Devar (Holy Bull or Nandi) go anti-clockwise and salute Chandikeshwarar (not crossing the Gomukhi). Now return in the clockwise manner salute Rishabham and continue clockwise till the Gomukhi (not to cross it again). Then return in anti-clockwise direction salute the Rishabham again and proceed towards chaNdIshar. From there return back clockwise without worshiping Rishabham and reach the Gomukhi. Finally return back anticlockwise from there to salute Rishabham and continue to Chandikeshwarar

and return back to Rishabham and worship the Shiva Lingam (at the altar) by viewing through the space between the two horns of the Holy Bull. This is one Pradakshinam. Three such times Pradakshinam to be done. If you carefully observe the curve traced by doing the pradakshinam is very similar to the periphery of the crescent. Hence this way of circumambulating is called Somasutra Pradakshinam. During the Athrava Vedic pradhosham time Somasootra Pradakshinam is the recommended way of circumambulating the God. In many of the temples this is followed always. A point to note here is that the gomukhi is never crossed. gomukhi is the place where the water after anointing (abhisheka theertham) would be flowing northwards out. By doing this way of Pradakshinam one does not step over this holy water. Dear Devotees, please understand that, although numerous Hindu Temples perform Pradosham, no temple in the Nation comes under Atharva Vedic standards except our Hindu Temple of Ohio and except our Mandir none other mandirs in the USA are managed by a Siddhar . Siddhars are normally called as secretaries of Lord Shiva and sometimes Siddha Sivanadiyar. Please visit the Mandir in Dayton OH, in the above mentioned days of Atharva Vedic Prodosham to come out any kind of your problems. Or you could simply send your name, nakshatra, Raasi to conduct Atharva Vedic Prodosha Poojas on particular prodosha days for you , your family or your loved ones. Also call in advance to the Mandir in Toll Free @ 1-888-08 1418. Or email to avtemple@aol.com. Thousands of Devotees who contacted and visited this Mandir got their problems resolved in a spiritual way in the area of Marriage, Health, Relationship, Children, business Partnership, mother in Law, sister in Law, brother in Law, immigration, Job, Divorce, Medical Malpractice, Cancer, Aids, prostate cancer, Breast Cancer ,Blood cancer, mentally challenged children, Heart Attack, Legal Problems, Criminal Charges against innocents etc. Please remember in this country God We Trust: and you could interact with our Gods sometimes lively in this Mandir. CALL TEMPLE MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY@ USA TOLL FREE 1-888 -808 1418-

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the Demons, you are the seraphic darling of Sri Ram. Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data, Asa Bar Din Janki Mata. Hanumanji has been blessed with mother Janki to grant to any one any YOGIC power of eight Sidhis and Nava Nidhis as per choice. Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa, Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa. Oh Hanumanji! You hold the essence of devotion to RAM, always remaining His Servant. Tumhare Bhajan Ramko Pavei. Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravei. Oh Hanumanji! through devotion to you, one comes to RAM and becames free from suffering of several lives. Anta Kaal Raghubar Pur Jai, Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahai. After death he enters the eternal abode of Sri Ram and remains a devotee of him, whenever, taking new birth on earth. Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharai, Hanumant Sei Sarva Sukh Karai You need not hold any other demigod in mind. Hanumanji alone will give all happiness. Sankat Kate Mitey Sab Peera, Jo Sumirei Hanumant Balbeera Oh Powerful Hanumanji! You end the sufferings and remove all the pain from those who remember you. Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naiee Hail-Hail-Hail-Lord Hanumanji! I beseech you Honour to bless me in the capacity of my supreme GURU (teacher). Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi, Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi. One who recites this Hanuman Chalisa seven times daily becames free from the bondage of life and death and ejoys the highest bliss at last. Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa, Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa As Lord Shankar witnesses, all those who recite Hanuman Chalisa regularly are sure to be benedicted Karma 50

Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera, Keeje Nath Hriday Mah Dera. Tulsidas always the servant of Lord prays. Oh my Lord! You enSrine within my heart.! Chopai Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran , Mangal Murti Roop. Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop. O Sri Hanuman, The Son of Pavan, Saviour The Embodiment of blessings, reside in my heart together with Sri Ram, Laxman and Sita.

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Zodiac Connection
Rasi Reding,
By Sri Selvam Siddhar

Kind Attention: Zodiac Connection is based upon Moon signs and not upon Sun signs

Aries

Taurus

Mesham A state of discomfort and less support will prevail this month Lord Saturn in the Kanya which looked by Jupiter with total opposition of Lord Jupiter, will be creating a confusioned stage in the affairs of profession. The Hopes are not reaching to the shelter of success. You have to manage the first two weeks of this month with patience. Then the circumstance will have a moulding of adjustability. Women and children at home: The atmosphere at home will be in an ordinary trend. The programs and plans will have a delay. Children will be dull and unadjustable. Students: In the beginning of month there is no clear picture in studyprogram. Some thing they are expecting but some thing else will occur. Have a deep consultation with their self and manage to reach a good decision. Business people, professionals and employees: They are going to witness a scene of suspense and the hopes will be facing a complicated scene. However Lord Sun balances for profit. Lovers: Lord Venus is giving a poor response and the anxiety will be reduing day to day abnormal delay will create anger. Married persons and spouses: Their enthusiasm reduces and a feeling of dissatisfaction will rise. The plans which were formatted are going with different way. Have little patient and restart their project after a considerable gape of 3 weeks. The Health of the spouse is also weak now. This month is a very normal month. Cautious days: 17th, 18th and 19th are critical.

Rishabam: You are going to enter into a clutch with one side the support of Lord Saturn and other side the opposition of Lord Mars. This will create argument and objections. How are you going to manage? It is a new experience with a set back or loss, the mater will move. Better postpone your claim for next month. Women and children at home: At the needy hour the things are not reaching. To adjust the circumstances, even though they have planned well, the difficulties are crossing. A normal month with big burden, this month will pass. Children are not satisfied with the elders. They need much more things and comforts. Students: In their study program, they will be facing confusion and difficulties. A gloomy atmosphere will reach and challenge their enthusiasm. Business people, professionals and employees: The finance flow will have a set back. The routine job and trade will be ahead with progress. Some new proposal will come and keep them with spirit. The future benefit is there. At present it is in a very ordinary level. Lovers: A month with silent affairs is going ahead The bright scene is not there. They are finding a delayed and slowly moving response. Their Lovers theme and expectations are in comfort. But the actual process under confusion. The clear decision will come only after 3 weeks. Married persons and spouses: The domestic administration and educational expenses are more and they are unable to spend time with spouse. Due to burden, their opinions of travel and festival are all postponed. Actually speaking a dissatisfaction is prevailing. This month is such since Lords Kethu and Sun are occupying in Mithunam. Cautious days: 3rd and 4th are to be dealt very cautiously. Karma 55

Gemini
Mithunam Some affairs related to your aims and efforts are now getting the importance for completion. But it is getting a set back and the plans are disturbed a little. You are facing fear and confusion your involvement if gets a delay or failure, it will give sarrow and pain. Women and children at home: Lord Jupiter is showing his grace to their domestic matters. Every day, there is some change and alterations. Any how, the things will be going on with slow speed. Some how, they are managing the matters for the completion. Good luck is coming. Students: There is a good scope and turning their efforts. It is a progress also. Their experience will give them a confidence and that this year will be helpful for their further studies. Business people, professionals and employees: The business circle is facing the challenges on deep analysis. They come to suggestive path. Even though the trend is for development, they have to face some delay. Lords Saturn helps them a lot for improvement. Lovers: There is a state of difficulty and non cooperation from the side of Lover. But it is essential to reach better stage in their love affair. Some matters which need the correct conclusions will be concluded. Married persons and spouses: Lord Raaghu is occupying their 7th sign. The sign lord is on retrogression. This indicates the troubled scenes. To an extent, nothing is favorable. The privacy will be less. The spouses mood will drift to inconvenience. Even though this is an ordinary month, new developments will also come. Cautious days: 7th, 8th and 9th are to be dealt with caution.

expenditures yet the need of money will rise. Lord Jupiter shows his grace to manage every thing. Students: Their fitness to be the selected way of reading will be keeping them preferably in good term. This month they are just observing the formal progress. It will be good and better later. Business people, professionals and employees: Business people are planning strongly. Their ambitions will be coming to a suitable trend for success. The following month will record some progress. Lovers: Since the lord of 7th sign lord Saturn is looked by Lord Jupiter their proposals are getting a desirable way. There will be some arguments and perfect explanations while they meet their lover. It is necessary to come to a good understanding. Those who are born in this month will show positive improvement for a steady and standard life. Married persons and spouses: This month the spouses will be with different term of freedom. Their happiness will be restricted. There will be a small set back. Lot of plans are going to be discussed and the arrival of good decisions are also ahead. The expenditure will be high comparing to other months. They will feel a new experience with their partner. That experience will be nice and better. This month it is a signal for a prosperity. Cautious days: 11th and 12th are to be dealt with utmost caution.

Cancer

Simmam The beginning of month is facing an involvement and clamping in a difficult task. You have to use your intelligence to come out successfully Lord Mars will be staying in your sign for further two weeks. You are trying the best to complete your jobs. Of course with hard labour you can finish. Luck is waiting to play the role. Women and children at home: A scene of critical moment in expenditure and finance will be in force. They are partially filling up their needs. Domestic Burden is more and they have lot of matters to attend. Children will be feeling uneasy. Keep them with good mood and feed them the snacks often. Students: A questionable position will rise and their progress is getting a set back. They have to work hard to cover their lessons. Of course there are confusions and delays. They have to approach their teachers and clear the doubts.

Leo

Kadagam Bold and confident situations are prevailing. The supports and pressures will be mounting. you have to do your duty with strict principle. Loose talks will be trouble some. Most careful attention will fetch you a reasonable profit. Women and children at home: For another two weeks, the financial crisis and inability will be ruling in their activities. They have already cut down the Karma 56

Business people, professionals and employees: Professionals and traders will find a new luck to enter. Some unexpected improvements they can find shortly. This will give them good result of profit in their attempts. Lovers: Lord of the 7th house is Lord Saturn. It is good that they can feel happy to be with their Lover while they meet. In conversation, over phone, they will find the time of good mood and jobs. The vision of Lord Mars to the 7th house makes the delays. Married persons and spouses: Around them, there are number of tasks, which are not coming to shape. To think about privacy and spend time with spouse, there is chances. Since Lord Mars interferes, the opportunity will lead for disturbance. No other sajects there to discus, they have to treat as holiday and have the company of spouse. Cautious days: 6th and 7th are unfavorable.

August and it will continue up to the 2nd week of September. There are lots of matters for execution with spouse. They have to find a different way; otherwise unnecessary topics will enter to confuse the period. Very slow process of approach is suggested for peace. Cautious days: 1st and 2nd are to be dealt very carefully.

Libra
Thulam A kind of opposition and dispute will arise. You are feeling little weak in your decision. The usual income and trend of business will be there. There will be a support in finance as well as rising in profession. Regarding health and strength of your physique, it will be below the expectation. Women and children at home: They have specific domestic matters which are waiting for their execution. Some how Lord Jupiter shows his grace at this juncture they have to complete the job and should do worship to Navakgrahas. Children will be as usual and spend the times leisurely. Students: They are in suitable way of selecting their career. Gradually the scope of education will be in proper way. Lord Jupiter is also governing their education for supremacy. This month is most suggestive for their proposals. Business people, professionals and employees: Trend of trade and profession is good. One week later a grim situation will rise. They have to attend carefully. Involvement in business even after 15 days will also be crucial. More care is necessary. Any way the usual income will be flowing in. Lovers: There is a calm atmosphere prevailing. Usual correspondence, communication and oral talks will follow. Since both the sides are engaged in other matters, the importance to love is less during this month. Married persons and spouses: This month is ordinary and there is no much importance or less consideration in their relation. As for as privacy is concerned, they will have it and the talks relating to assets and property will be there with their spouse. Since Lord Mars is transiting to Kanya and the grace of Lord Jupiter will help them for happiness. Cautious days: The dates 4th, 5th and 6th are of this category. Karma 57

Virgo
Kanya It should be a very crucial time and your business is also with busy. The planets in square explains such status. Lord Venus heading for debilitation of your sign. This shows the finance and fame are in shadow and hidden- position. Lord Jupiter occupys and give a challenge to Lord Saturn. So, your brain is occupied with lot of problems. All are effective and wanted one you have carry ones with your opinion. Women and children at home: They are bold enough to adjust with all problems. Some are critical and with confusions, yet they are planning the best. But it take abnormal delay. Financial facilities are lacking to insufficiency. They have all the strength to manage. Students: The education trend is not clear and the sound preparations are not having the prominence in test and exam. Any how, their position will be vital and successful later. Business people, professionals and employees: Traders investments will be with delays. They have to do it with more care. The professionals will be given extra load and there will be pressure to do some thing at their risk. They should be very careful in taking decision. Lovers: Their relations begin with arguments and lead to little disputes. Better present the matters with soft trend and with justice. The suitable situation is postponed as per planetary position. Married persons and spouses: An atmosphere of gloomy trend begins from the 3rd week of

Scorpio
Viruchikam Your sign is aspected by Lords Jupiter Mars and Saturn. The activities could not be lined and you are going to be confused. Keep a steady opinion with plans. Your profession will have a good structure. It is a mixed trend. Main matter is fixed way and rigit decision. It is a month for progress. Women and children at home: Since there are demands from every member of family, they have responsibilities to convince them all. They are capable of doing the essential in a proper way. Some times their speed is getting reduced. Of course they have to take enough time to plan the method of execution. Students: Lord Jupiter is on retrogration. Their studies and program will have a good shape. Their confusion will have a clear assistance and the change in plan will keep them on the route of success. Business people, professionals and employees: Their position and activities are to be appreciated. Slight dragging and unsteady trend may discourage them. But Lord Mars guides them for proper success. Their sign is good and 10th sign Lord will reach the favourable House after 2 weeks. In the month end they can feel the progressive settlement. Lovers: This month, their process in love affair will be facing confusion. Some times misunderstanding will come and lead for angry trend. Lord Venus is in debilitation, so, they have to keep a distance for 3 weeks. Married persons and spouses: Their heart is with a kind of dull trend covered with doubts. A mood of dejection prevailed. Lord Venus is in debilitation, which gives the meaning of inactive and silence. Their spouses health and strength also, will be affected a little and there is a need of vitamin power. The health will be improved. This month will be a moderate month and particular gain. Cautious days: 27th and 28th are the unfavorable dates

Women and children at home: All the Domestic needs and the claims of children will be arranged in order by the elders at Home. The children will feel happy and play well and associating the elders promptly. Students: The education trend will be in progress. To an extent of support from professors, the study will be in order. Since lord Jupiter favors with the exams that will bring marks and rank. Business people, professionals and employees: Professionals and trades men will be enjoying a good profit. Many of the jobs they undertake, will be properly in the gaining trend. This month will be paving a strong bridge for them. Lovers: In the 7th sign, lord Kethu stays. The 7th lord is combining with lords Mars and Venus and that will bring a disturbed scene in their love matters. They have to do the process with slow approach. Married persons and spouses: Married persons could manage the domestic needs and essentials properly. The privacy and travel will not be engaged properly. Some kind of hurdles and postponements will be there. Even the health of their spouse will decrease a little. This month will prove as an ordinary one. Cautious days: September 9th and 10th will not be in favour.

Capricorn
Makaram This year, after 30 years, Lords Saturn and Venus will meet at Kanya. For people of Magara sign it will give good support during 2010 and 2011. You will be enjoying with good results of your deeds. Time wind is going to signal good for you. It is the time to seed the good future. Lords Sun and Mercury will mould you a fortune shortly. Women and children at home: Lord Venus is going association with Lord Saturn and supports for all their planning and schemes. Regards children, they will be doing their job and casually spend good time. At home one or two domestic importance are forgotten. It is to be carried out now. Students: It is their duty to plan well. Since the time and planets are in favorable positions, the schemes and projects are to be prepared in order. They have to engage the full time for that purpose.

Sagittarius
Dhanus Specifically Jupiter and Dhanus sign will be a notable one for this year. Planets are in good order. The sign Lord is also in the grade of ruler. The trend of trade and job are in order. A kind of fortune for a beneficial year is getting a shape, which will deliver the result shortly. Karma 58

Business people, professionals and employees: During the last two weeks of July the planets are setting with a good hope and good grants. The trend in for their profession is also improved a lot. Now, the rays of new ventures are rising. Promotions in job also seen. Every one has to utilize this opportunity. August will prove worth for progress. Lovers: Lord Jupiter is supporting the 7th sign. That gives a good opportunity to expose their views in perfect order to their Lover. Their sign Lord Saturn also is graciously looked by Lord Jupiter. They can expand their activities and come to a happy conclusion. Married persons and spouses: The pending programs will be attended properly. Their time with spouse and caring the spouse will be their duty. Together the happy mood will continue and time will be with peace. Cautious days: September 21st and 22nd are to be dealt cautiously.

not shaping. They have to wait further. Married persons and spouses: Casual talk, easy time spending with spouse seems to be delayed. The pending work with in domain of Needs are also getting delayed. Lord Mars will be testing their ability. Move the matters with intelligence and get the good opportunities. Their sign Lord is in 8th House. That is hidden. House For that reason also, this month will be as ordinary only Cautious days: September 23rd and 24th are not favorable.

Pisces
Meenam Your sign Lord is on retrogression. Doing some changes and attending the pending works will be the nature of job to do. Your health and prestige will be maintained by Lord Jupiter. Your profession is improving to attain profits and benefits. Since Lord Venus is going to reach 7th House and going to combine with Lord Saturn, you can expect a change for good. Women and children at home: This month will give them some calculative matters. There are some needs, which they are not raising openly. But it will come to limelight and a good result will reach them. If they can pass this month with little hardship, the next month will fetch them a fortune. Students: With out any disturbance they can go ahead with studies. At present they are not able to see a clear picture. They can have a half minded start and the result will turn for good. Business people, professionals and employees: Profession and trade are on good way. They are not able to find it now. After 3 weeks, they can see the improvement to their satisfaction. Lovers: They are at the particular time to speak openly. Some demand with principle are there for conclusion. They are going to conduct. However the result is getting delayed. Married persons and spouses: Lords Mars and Saturn are looking their sign. This is a confusion and there is some mistakes. They have to reopen the matters. They have to think deeply of the matters and move with their spouse. Whenever the case it may be, a matter half minded satisfaction is prevailing. Cautious days: 15th and 16th are not favorable. Karma 59

Aquarius
Kumbam Lord Saturn is your sign Lord and he is looked by Lord Jupiter. Your position and health are doing the best. Being 10th Lord Mars is in proper seat and supports your profession and trade. However, your sign Lord is in 8th House and on that reason full benefit and usual freeness are not there. You have to pass this month with certain rules and regulation. Mainly, economy is to be followed. One chance of luck is also pending for you. Women and children at home: Since Lord Saturn stands in opposition with Lord Jupiter, the management and supervision will have certain set back. There will be clearance of rights. A scene of insufficiency will be there. Certain proposals will meet little delay and lead for success. Students: Lord Jupiter is at his own house. This will guide them for the progress in education. However, the team of friends and other activities are likely to disturb them much. When full attention is given in studies, the targets will be reached very easily. Business people, professionals and employees: The support of Lord Saturn will give them progress in their ventures and business. Specifically the 3rd and 4th week will have a good turn. The superiors will find their execution of works in proper way and promote them. Strong benefit is awaiting. Lovers: Since Lord Mars and Lord Venus occupies the 7th House, there is a set back in their program. As they expected, the events are

The motherhood of God Navaratri is a festival in which God is adored as Mother. Hinduism is the only religion in the world which has emphasised to such an extent the motherhood of God. To celebrate a good harvest and to propitiate the nine planets, women also plant nine different kinds of food grain seeds in small containers during these nine days and then offer the young saplings to the goddess. Navratri is celebrated twice in a year: First Navratas are celebrated in the bright two-week period of Shukla Paksha of the lunar month ofAshwani, corresponding to September/ October) from the 1st to the 9th date of the two week period Second Navratras are celebrated during the first nine days of the bright two-week period of Shukla Paksha of the lunar month of Chaitra, corresponding to mid-March to mid-April. The timing of these Navratras relate to the autumnal and vernal equinox that is also the time when seasons change and we harvest crops which adds to the glory of these revelry. Navratris each night is dedicated to one form of Goddess Durga. That is every ratri of the Navratri corresponds to worship of different forms of Maa Durga. This embraces Maa Shailputri, who was the daughter of Parvatraj Himalaya (King of the Mountain), wife of Lord Shiva and mother of Ganesha and Kartikeya; he ONLY Durga Mandir in the entire nation built with Atharva Vedic Agama Sastra and the Biggest Durga Temple in the nation is going to celebrate the Grand Navratri all the nine days, with lot of music, dance , Dhandia and children activities Navratri is a festival of Hindus celebrated with devotion, love and fervour all over India. It is also called as Navratras. The mood of Navratri is very colourful & unique. It incorporates veneration along with commemoration by means of song and dance. Navratri basically means Nine Nights (Nav meaning nine and Ratri meaning nights). These nights are devoted to the reverence of Goddess Durga (Maa Durga) who exists in many forms and is the manifestation of the absolute energy that pervades the Universe. During these days and nights prayers are offered to Mother Goddess. For the devout these days are the sacrosanct for it is during these days when Goddess Durga takes a stock of her devotees and grants all blessings, removes ills and evils and ensures unproblematic life for her devotees. Karma 60

Maa Brahmachaarini, who gives the message of pure love to the world. Maa Chandraghanta, who establishes Justice and wears crescent moon on Her head. Maa Kushmaanda, who provides the basic necessities to the world; Skand Maa, who gives the gift of differentiation of right from wrong to the world. Maa Kaatyayini, who persistently battles against the evil and deceitful entities. Maa Kaalratri, who killed Raktabeej ( a demon who produce a demon from every drop of blood that fell from his body. Goddess eventually licked the blood before it could reach the ground and hence conquered him).

Maa Chaamunda, who killed two demons--Chanda and Munda and restored tranquility. Maa Maha Gauri who also liberate the world of evil forces. Mata Sidhidaarti, who is a treasure house of Mystic Powers (Yantra Tantra) and Knowledge (Gyaan). Some may also say that the nine days are divided and devoted to the Trinity of God worshipped in a female form in which for three days Maa Durga (Goddess of valor) is worshipped, for three days Maa Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth) and three days for Maa Saraswati (Goddess of Knowledge and Art). On the fifth day, that is, Lalita Panchami books are gathered, lamp is lighted to invoke Saraswati. The eighth and ninth day, Yagna (sacrifice offered to the fire) is performed to honour heavenly Goddess and bid her farewell. Navratras are celebrated with great vehemence especially in West Bengal where it is known as Durga Pooja. The Hindus in Gujarat celebrate it with nine days of Garba dance. In Chhattarpur Temple in Delhi, over a million devotees visit during these days. During this period most of the Hindus go to Temples for prayers. At some places, clay idols of Goddess Durga are adorned with different weapons in her eight arms, riding a lion, with demon Maheshasur lying dead at her feet. For eight days these idols are worshipped and then immersed in river or sea-shore on the ninth day with great fanfare. This period of Navratri also allows for recitation of sacred scriptures such as Durga Sapshudi from Markanday Puran. This narrates how Goddess Durga was blessed and provided with weapons by our Trinity of Gods to annihilate Maheshasur, the demon who had forced Gods to leave heaven and take refuge on earth. Musical recitations (Kirtans) by famous musicians are offered for the benefit of the Goddess and devotees. Pitra Paksha Donation to the Mandir, A Must The proper way of getting the fullest benefit of Pitra Paksha is donating the following things/ items to a Mandir in the country where you live which was initiated with Atharva Vedic Agama Sastra 10 Donations during Pitra Paksha to a Temple built with Athrava Vedic Agama Sastra in Dayton, OH-USA called as Hindu Temple of OhioPresently only one Temple in the North America has been built up with Atharva Vedic Agama Sastra Donation of following 10 articles to a Temple built with Atharva Vedic Agama Sastra during Pitra Paksha comes under Mahadaan. Ancestors get pleased if these articles are offered and donated by the person doing Shradhakarma. 1.Donate cow (Gow Daan) The first and foremost article among the ten Mahadaan in Pitra Paksha is Cow.

2. Donate Land (Bhumi Daan) If Shradhkarta can afford to donate land then he should donate a small piece of land to a needy poor person. If it is not possible then he should take a small lump of clay, keep it in a thali. Take Sanklap and donate it to a Brahmin along with Dakshina. 3. Donate Seasame (Til Daan) Black Seasame seeds are considered auspicious for donation in Pitra paksha. 4.Donate Gold (Swarn Daan) If one can not afford gold for donation, then Dakshina should be donated to a Brahmin. 5.Donate Ghee (Ghrit Daan) Ghee made of Cow milk should be donated in a vessel. 6. Donate Clothes (Vastra Daan) Two main clothes and two under clothes which are not torn and used one, better if the clothes are new should be donated to a Brahmin. 7. Donate Cereals (Dhaany Daan) Wheat, Rice and other cereals should be donated after taking a Sanklap. 8. Donate Jaggery (Gud Daan) Donation of jaggery in Pitrapaksha is also auspicious. 9. Donate Silver (Rajat Daan) Ancestors bless their successors if they donate Silver in Pitra Paksha. 10. Donate Salt( Lavan) Ancestors get satisfied if salt is donated in Pitrapaksha. After offering food and donation to a Temple built with Atharva Vedic sastra, recite the following mantra and pray to Lord Sarabesawara ( the only temple in USA is@ Hindu Temple of Ohio.2222, Olive Road, Dayton, Ohio.45426) three times for the completion of Shradhakarma. Yasya Smirtya cha Namoktaya TapoyagyaKriyadishu, Newnam Sampurntam Yati Sadhyo Vande Tamchayutam

Please call the ONLY Hindu Temple in the Nation built with Atharav Vedic Agama Sastra immediately for Pitra Paksha to make your ancestors Atma/ Soul rest in peace always. Please call the Toll free in North America @ 1-888-808-1418to talk to the Atharva Vedic Punditji in the Hindu Temple of Ohio. E- mail: avtemple@aol.com
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The only & Biggest Atharva Kala Bhiarav Temple / Mandir in USA
Lord Bhairav is considered to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva. Kalabhairava is the Lord of the March of Time. The Sanskrit meaning of the word Bhairava is Terrible or Frightful. Kaala Bhairav Ashtakam composed by Shri Adi Shankaracharya is devoted to in Kaal Bhairav. Bhairav is a fierce form of Lord Shiva and worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists alike. It is believed that Kalabhairava would solve most of the problems which are pending for a long time. Those who wish to improve their time management skills also may worship him. Persons having malefic planets in the birth lagna (time) or in transit Lord Kala Bhairava Ashtakam or worshipping Lord Bhairava is effective to reduce their negative effects. According to Indian Astrology worshipping Lord Bhairava is also helpful for those suffering from the malefic effects of Rahu in the horoscope. Lord Bhairav is considered to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva. Kalabhairava is the Lord of the March of Time. The Sanskrit meaning of the word Bhairava is Terrible or Frightful. Kaala Bhairav Ashtakam composed by Shri Adi Shankaracharya is devoted to in Kaal Bhairav.Bhairav is a fierce form of Lord Shiva and worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists alike. It is believed that Kalabhairava would solve most of the problems which are pending for a long time. Those who wish to improve their time management skills also may worship him. Persons having malefic planets in the birth lagna (time) or n transit is effective to reduce their negative effects. According to Indian Astrology worshipping Bhairav is also helpful for those suffering from the malefic effects of Rahu in the horoscope.

Bhairava Mantras Hrim vatukaya apadudharanaya kuru kuru batukaya hrim. Om hreem vam vatukaaya Aapaduddharanaya vatukaaya hreem Om Hraam Hreem Hroom Hrime Hroum Ksham Kshetrapaalaaya Kaala Bhairavaaya Namaha Kala Bhairava Gayatri Mantra Om Kaalakaalaaya Vidhmahey Kaalaatheethaaya dheemahi Thanno Kaala Bhairava Prachodhayaath. Lord Kaala Bhairava is that manifestation Lord Siva who oversees the march of time. of

As the saying goes, time lost is lost forever. Theres nothing more precious than time. So intelligent humans should use every moment effectively on the spiritual path. And those want to do this have the divine help of Lord Kaala Bhairava if they request it with sincerity. Those who tend to fritter away their time on many a trivial pursuit should pray sincerely to Lord Kaala Bhairava if they want to improve their time management skills and if they want to make sure that they use their time intelligently. Lord Kaala Bhairava is also known as Kshetrapalaka, the Guardian of the temple. In honor of this, keys to the temple are ceremonially submitted to Lord Kaala Bhairava at temple closing time and are received from Him at opening time. Lord Kaala Bhairava is also the Guardian of travellers. The Siddhas advise us that before embarking on a journey, especially one that involves travel during the night, we should make a garland of cashew nuts and decorate Lord

The inexorable march of time is inexorable only because Lord Kaala Bhairava makes it so.

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Kaala Bhairava with it. We should light jyothi lamps in His honor and request His protection during our travel. The vahana (vehicle) of Lord Kaala Bhairava is the dog. Feeding and taking care of dogs is another way of showing our devotion to Lord Kaala Bhairava. Kaala Bhairava Ashtami, which occurs in December/ January is an important day for worshipping the Lord.

Bhairava Mantras Hrim vatukaya apadudharanaya kuru kuru batukaya hrim. Om hreem vam vatukaaya Aapaduddharanaya vatukaaya hreem Om Hraam Hreem Hroom Hrime Hroum Ksham Kshetrapaalaaya Kaala Bhairavaaya Namaha Kala Bhairava Gayatri Mantra Om Kaalakaalaaya Vidhmahey Kaalaatheethaaya dheemahi Thanno Kaala Bhairava Prachodhayaath.

Kala Bhairav Astakam Deva raja sevya mana pavangri pankajam, Vyala yagna suthra mindu shekaram krupakaram, Naradadhi yogi vrundha vandhitham digambaram, Kasika puradhi nadha Kalabhairavam bhaje. 1 Bhanu koti bhaswaram, bhavabdhi tharakam param, Neelakanda meepsidartha dayakam trilochanam, Kalakala mambujaksha maksha soola maksharam, Kasika puradhi nadha Kalabhairavam bhaje. 2 Soola tanga pasa danda pani madhi karanam,

Syama kaya madhi devamaksharam niramayam, Bheema vikramam prabhum vichithra thandava priyam, Kasika puradhi nadha Kalabhairavam bhaje. 3 Bhukthi mukthi dayakam prasashtha charu vigraham, Bhaktha vatsalam shivam* , samastha loka vigraham, Vinikwanan manogna hema kinkini lasath kateem, Kasika puradhi nadha Kalabhairavam bhaje. 4 Dharma sethu palakam, thwa dharma marga nasakam, Karma pasa mochakam , susharma dayakam vibhum, Swarna varna sesha pasa shobithanga mandalam, Kasika puradhi nadha Kalabhairavam bhaje. 5 Rathna padukha prabhabhirama padayugmakam, Nithyamadwidheeyamishta daivatham niranjanam, Mrutyu darpa nasanam karaladamshtra mokshanam, Kasika puradhi nadha Kalabhairavam bhaje. 6 Attahasa binna padma janda kosa santhatheem, Drushti pada nashta papa jala mugra sasanam, Ashtasidhi dayakam kapala malikadaram, Kasika puradhi nadha Kalabhairavam bhaje. 7 Bhootha sanga nayakam, vishala keerthi dayakam, Kasi vasa loka punya papa shodhakam vibum, Neethi marga kovidham purathanam jagatpathim, Kasika puradhi nadha Kalabhairavam bhaje. 8 Kalabhairavashtakam patanthi yea manoharam, Jnana mukthi sadhanam , vichithra punya vardhanam, Soka moha dainya lopa kopa thapa nasanam, Thea prayanthi Kalabhairavangri saniidhim druvam. 9 To chant the above mantras with proper Yantras , with proper Thantra Vidhi call the Hindu Temple of Ohio . Do Not simply chant the above mantras which in turn would give serious problems to you and your family .For more details of this Atharva Diety call the Hindu Temple of Ohio in USA Toll Free @ 1-888808-1418.Thanks to His Holiness Param Pujya Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar for dedicating this exotic Kala Bhairav Temple in side the 100 Foot Gopuram in USA

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