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Jagadguru Shankaracharya
Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji,
Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri
Avoid Ego
Sri Adi Shankaracharya has emphasized that one has to keep ones ego or Ahankara in check. It is said
that:
eelee& SJe peieleerleueeeJeleea meeeb me SJe efJeefHeves peefuemleHemJeer - He who was the emperor of the land, only in the morning,
becomes an ascetic in the forest by evening.
This is used to illustrate that one who has great power and wealth can become a mendicant in no time. We
too have seen with our own eyes many wealthy and haughty people becoming ordinary citizens. Such is
the temporal nature of possessions and power. One must never let ego run amok in the mind. Similarly,
scholarship does not entitle one to special benefits if you commit a mistake. That is why everyone must
remember what the great Acharya said njefle efveces<eeled keeue: meJe&ced that all these can be snatched away in an
instant by time. At another place, Sri Shankaracharya says keeceb eesOeb ueesYeb ceesn lekelJee Deelceeve YeeJee keesnced
Give up lust, anger, greed, delusion and strive to know the Self.
Thus the Acharya did not stop with penning His Bhashyas on the abstruse aspects of Vedanta. He provided
a number of instructions in His other works that are applicable to all of mankind. Indeed, this is why He is
revered as a Jagadguru one who has shown the path of welfare to the entire world. If anyone turns his
back on these instructions, it is their choice. Who can stop one who digs a pit and plots his own downfall?
Hence it is left to each one of us to grasp the teachings of the Jagadguru and better our lives. May each one
strive along this direction and attain Shreyas.
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Yajnavalkya
Gargacharya
Saturn Transits into Scorpio Can the next 2 1/2 years be good for you ?
Dr. Bangalore Sureshwara

Srinivasa Ramanujan: The Genius Mathematician
Datta VijayanandaTeertha Swamiji

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peesefle<e efevlee efveefOe
Yajnavalkya
Thalakkulathur Govinda Bhattathiri*
The Astrological Genius of Kerala
roping in the dark, Bhattathiri somehow came

near a small hut. In a flash of powerful lightning
Bhattathiri was able to see a cot with a mat and pillow in
an open but covered portico of a house. Being too tired
Bhattathiri was quick to hit the bed. Immediately he was
immersed in sound sleep.
The house belonged to a drunkard. He had, in a fit of
inebriation had quarrelled with his wife and gone away.
The dutiful wife had provided a cot and mat for him so
that he could lie and sleep in comfort as soon as he came
back a bit saner and sober, which of course, he never did,
that night.
After past midnight, the lady of the house woke up and in
her anxiety, came out to check whether her husband had
returned home. When she saw someone sleeping on the
cot, she was too sure that it was her husband, as none else
would dare sleep on the cot. Without any hesitation she
lay beside the man on the cot. Bhattathiri, as any ordinary
human, suffering from the chill of the night was much in
need of the nearness and warmth of a woman. In that flicker
of that deleterious moment, oblivious of all his earlier
resolves and decisions he accepted the lady as his mate.
It was dawn when Bhattathiri woke up and found the
funny situation to which he had been drawn into. He asked
the woman about her. The woman realized her folly in
mistaking a stranger for her husband for the night. She
said: "Sir, I am a Kaniyan woman, an untouchable. Please
tell me what can I do now?"
It took no time for Bhattathiri to know that he had fallen
from his high caste and become a brishta or outcaste. The
much-dreaded prediction had come true. He was quick
to assess the planetary map for the moment and was too
sure of what was going to happen. Consoling the sobbing
woman Bhattathiri told: "There is no point in worrying
over what has happened. This is God's will. You are
*continued from the October 2014 issue of The AeM

destined to get a son from me. He will become a great man

and bring pride to you and your clan. I am on my way to
go on pilgrimage and cannot therefore stay here. We will
meet again if so ordained by the Almighty." Bhattathiri
revealed his identity to the woman and left the place.
This gatehouse where Bhattathiri was destined to sleep on
that fateful night forced by the power of the irrevocable
fate was also destined to become a famous spot of worship
and reverence to all the astrologers and native physicians
of Kerala. The founder of this distinguished spot was none
else than the son born to Bhattathiri from the Kaniyan
woman. There can be none in Kerala who has not heard
of this Pazhoorpadippura and the famous prasnakriyas
done daily even today, by the worthy descendants of
the son of Bhattathiri at the samadhi of that illustrious
astrologer-saint.
Bhattathiri, having become a brishta, undertook a very
long pilgrimage to North India and visited many holy
places. Many years later he returned to his homeland,
attired as a Sanyasi.
Bhattathiri's son by the Kaniyan woman had by this time
grown up. He was not only young and handsome but also
a distinguished scholar. He had mastered the science of
astrology proving to be the chip of his father's block. He
was so famous that not even a single prediction of his went
wrong. Those who were old and knew Bhattathiri were
comparing him with that sage for his uncanny predictions,
unaware of all these turns of events.
One day a Namboodiri Brahmin whose wife was pregnant
met the young Kaniyan youth to ascertain whether the
child expected would be a boy or a girl. The Kaniyan, after
some calculations, predicted that the child would be a girl
and the prediction came true. Since then it was the habit of
that Namboodiri Brahmin to come to the Kaniyan everytime his wife conceived and without fail the predictions
came true. The Kaniyan was adept in writing out the
horoscope of the expected child even before it was born!
During the past period of time the Namboodiri had already
nine daughters when his wife conceived again. The poor
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man was sad but was hoping against hopes that at least
Pumsavana as pung (male) syate (is produced)
the next one would be a boy. He went to the Kaniyan, as
anena (by this)" or male producing rite.
usual, to find out whether there was any hope for a son,
The juice of unbroken and fresh buds of a good
this time at least. But the Kaniyan emphatically told him
banyan tree (picus indica) is to be administered
that the tenth child would also be a girl. Readers must
with cow's milk, as nasal drops on the Pushyami
remember that those were days when family planning
nakshatra day until the third month of the pregnancy.
and female foeticide was unknown. It was then, that
Dr. Sivachandra, Director of India Medicines,
the poor Namboodiri was pining in grief over his fate
conducted experiments, with 40 pregnant women,
he met the sanyasi Bhattathiri, near the village tank.
in 1972 at Hyderabad. In my own experience,
Taking compassion over the grieved face of the Brahmin,
when I suggested and experimented, the kriya,
Bhattathiri asked him the reason for his unhappiness.
over the years, with some of my close friends and
Namboodiri explained his
relatives in seven cases, five
situation. The visitor told him
of them got male children.
that since it was just over a
The juice of unbroken and fresh
The other two failed, perhaps,
month since the latest child was
buds of a good banyan tree (picus
because the rules were not
conceived, there was still hope
meticulously followed, as
indica) is to be administered with
for the child to be born as a boy.
they were away at Delhi.
cow's milk, as nasal drops on the
It was made known to the visitor
They could not get fresh buds
Pushyami nakshatra day until the
that the famous Kaniyan had
and kept the buds secured in
already declared that the child to
third month of the pregnancy.
the refrigerator and used them
be born would only be a girl and
later. Even now we can see
in view of the past experience of
in our villages, those elders
faultless predictions of Kaniyan there was no hope left for
with mantrasiddhi do the Santhanagopaalamantra
the poor Brahmin.
Prayoga, give sanctified ghee or butter to the early
But the visitor Brahmin was optimistic. He assured
expectant mothers with faith to get the desired
the poor man that if he could maintain him with food
results. It is sufficient to surmise that Bhattathiri
and shelter for forty days he would be able to make the
would have adopted one of the methods suggested
next child to be born as a boy. The Namboodiri though
in our mantrasastras or Ayurvedic and other Vedic
sceptical, agreed to the proposal, as for him a trial may
principles.
cost nothing. The visitor sanyasi, from that day onwards,
Time flew fast. On the day of the expected delivery, the
was regular in giving the pregnant wife of the Namboodiri
Namboodiri Brahmin arrived at the residence of Kaniyan
some ghee, fortified with special mantras and prayer.
and sat at the gatehouse to ask him once again whether he
When the period of forty days were over, Bhattathiri left
could expect a male child. Bhattathiri had also arrived
the village again, assuring the Namboodiri that he will
in the garb of a sanyasi. When Kaniyan arrived at the
be coming back to the village before the confinement to
gatehouse the visitor sanyasi also butted in and sat there.
prove his prediction.
When the Namboodiri asked Kaniyan to review his
Digressing for a while, it is worth remembering
prediction, the latter retorted saying whether he could
what Charaka, the famous Indian physician and
cite an instance of failure of his prediction. Sanyasi was
author of Charakasamhita has to say about the rites
quick to proclaim that child would be a boy and told
and remedies to be administered under favourable
Kaniyan that his prediction would go wrong. At that time
and auspicious influences of a select constellation
a cow was labouring to deliver a calf at the premises. The
to effect a change of sex in the womb of a pregnant
sanyasi confronted Kaniyan to tell what the calf would
woman. Both Dr. Raman and his grandfather Prof.
be. Kaniyan had no hesitation to proclaim that the calf
Suryanarayana Rao have written extensively on
would be a male one with a white spot on its forehead.
this subject. The rules of the Pumsavana Samskara
Sanyasi was quick to dismiss his version and told that the
laid down by our ancients and the nasyakriya
calf would be a male, of course, without any white spot
or application of the medicinal nasal drops to
while the brush of its tail would be white.
the pregnant woman during the ceremony are
Soon the cow delivered the calf and the calf though was
themselves intended to secure a male progeny.
male had no white spot on its forehead but the tail had a
Dr. Raman explains the etymology of the word
white brush!
continued on 13
4 November 2014
Saturn Transits into Scorpio

Can the next 2 1/2 years be good for you ?
Gargacharya
aturn enters Scorpio on 2.11.2014. He is in Visakha 4th quarter in the beginning and enters Anuradha
on 30.11.2014. He becomes retrograde on 15.3.2015. He resumes direct motion on 3.8.2015. He continues
to stay in Anuradha. He enters Jyestha on 25.3.2016. He resumes direct motion on 14.8.2016. He is still in
Jyestha. He enters Sagittarius on 26.10.2017 when he enters Scorpio. The Moon is in Aquarius in Satabhishaka.
According to Murti nirnaya method, he assumes Svarnamurti for Aquarius, Cancer and Sagittarius. He dons
Rajatamurti for Pisces, Gemini and Libra. He has the attire of Tamaramuirti for Aries, Leo and Scorpio and he
assumes the grab of Lohamurti for Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. Rajata, Tamara, Loha and Svarna give full,
, and good results respectively, Saturn being a malefic.
Mesha (Aries)
[Aswini, Bharani and Krittika 1]
Saturn in the 8th is inauspicious, but being Tamramurti his bad effects
are to a great extent reduced.
On the whole problems about profession torments him. His actions do
not bear fruit. At the same time, he feels a bit comfortable when the
difficulties imagined do not actually take place. In some cases threat
of losing position or setbacks in business though contemplated do not
actually happen. In this process, there is the favour from unexpected
sources. Similarly attempt to mobilize funds for development activities meet with partial
success. Money lent by you will not return. But you exercise influence and get over these
problems. Obstacles to ventures undertaken make you unhappy, but you may find that you
get the cooperation of your associates and matters are solved easily. Those who are engaged
in industries may find labour problems and problems relating to raw materials. But they
solve these though great effort is required.
Though you face an avalanche of obstacles, things become brighter after July 2015. There
will be significant changes. Nearly for a year you find surprising changes. There will be
gains from unexpected quarters and you will be amused by the new developments. The
hurdles in the profession pale into insignificance and many changes, which caused difficulties,
recede and you develop fortitude and take up the challenges with ease and nonchalance.
There will be success in life.
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There will be some setbacks after August 2016. Still you will be able to manage, but for
the isolation you face at times. Many of your projects partially succeed. After September
things become once again better and the period ends on a note of good cheers despite the
problems you face.
Aswini: There will be trials and tribulations till November 2014. You feel disappointed at
the turn of events. Thereafter you feel quite happy throughout the remaining period.
Bharani: Initially you feel happy at the success. After November 2014, you feel disappointed
at the reverses. After March 2016, you meet with success and feel quite fortunate.
Krittika 1: Problems of health torment you till November 2014. Thereafter you succeed
in ventures till March 2015. Towards the close there will be setbacks.
Vrishabha (Taurus)
[Krittika 2, 3, 4, Rohini, Mrigasira 1, 2]
Saturn occupies the 7th which is not favourable and he assumes
the Lohamurti, which showers one-half benefits. The picture is not
encouraging. Still the native gets some benefits in profession and matters
connected with properties. The initial experience is bitter, it becomes better
gradually, and after August 2016 you see the beginning of good results.
What is required is caution. Your own acts are at times responsible for
setbacks. You may rely on people who actually mislead you. You are quite
unaware of the way you are led. Only in the end when you find things
turning topsy-turvy dashing the glass bubble of your hopes, you realise the clovenhoof ofthe
entire plot. Your wifes health may cause concern. You may with good intentions, present
your views to the higher-ups who view it as an act of defiance and develop acrimony towards
you. Though by August 2016 they realize the errors of rash decisions made earlier, it will be
late for making amendments.
The proposals for marriage of your child, you may be forced to take up speculation and similar
acts partly prompted by people feigning friendship. But you are not likely to succeed in such
things. You may end up with disappointed.
You may get chances for foreign travel. But it ends as a ritual. Despite the pains taken by you
and the enthusiasm evinced by you the benefits are meagre. The fact is that promises are not
kept up by the foreign employers. Even in other cases, deputation sought after by you comes
to you, but ends unceremoniously.
Your vaulting ambition may force you to invest all your fortune and start as memorable venture.
Excercise caution and do not indulge in risk-involving schemesPlease remember that discretion
is the better part of valour. Towards August 2016 you find that your problems get solved to
some extent and you can hope for better days.
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Krittika 2, 3, 4: Till November 2014, you face numerous problems. Thereafter you feel happy
till March 2015. Afterwards, there will be setbacks.
Rohini: Till November 2014, you are successful in ventures. Thereafter various problems
disturb you till March 2015. Afterwards you meet with success.
Mrigasira 1, 2: Till November 2014, your schemes get aborted. Afterwards, you succeed till
March 2015. Then again there will be some setbacks.
Mithuna (Gemini)
[Mrigasira 3,4, Aridra, Punarvasu 1,2,3]
Saturn is in the 6th and assumes Rajatamurti and the period of sojourn of
Saturn in Scorpio will be splendid. You will be even bewildered at the
turn of events much to your surprise and restoration of losses taking place.
Though you may become anxious about some matters partially to the
diffidence you have developed there is no need for such things. Disputes
on properties get settled in your favour. Till June 2015 you are crowned
with success and succeed in all your ventures. Afterwards the initial
euphoria you have developed may get reduced, but you go on with your trade successfully.
A businessman may feel that the tremendous success which he faced in the beginning is not
absent, but there may be some lull due to the feeling of satisfaction.
Marriage proposals for your children are quite successful till June 2015, though afterwards the
degree of success may get reduced.
One important result is that your industry pays you. You work hard and discharge your duties
with a high sense of responsibility and you are rewarded well in the end.
You have good relation with relatives and friends. But your status conscious nature at times
may preclude mingling with the common man. Yet you should banish aside such characteristics
and try to identify yourself with the society. In that you will be really successful.If you are
engaged in business, you are free to start the new ventures at your will and pleasure and you
head towards success.Many obstacles vanish. You find that Goddess of Fortune smiles on you.
A memorable period indeed.
Mrigasira 3, 4: Till 2015 you may find some problems which get obliterated after that. There
may be setbacks towards the end, but these are not significant.
Aridra: Till November 2014, there will be tremendous success. Then some setbacks disturb
you till December 2016. Afterwards you feel cheerful.
Punarvasu 1, 2, 3: Till November 2014, problems of health disturb you. Then you have
financial gains. After December 2015, there are some minor problems.
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Karkataka (Cancer)
[Punarvasu 4, Pushya, Ashlesha]
Saturn is in the 5th which is not a good position. Moreover he dons
the grab of Svarnamurthi the most unwelcome position for a malefic.
The picture is quite disappointing in general. You face travails and
turmoil in general but for some good resulting occasionally and in
the beginning until June 2015.
There will be quarrels in domestic life. If you are young your tussles
with the siblings make you unhappy. If you are grown up the skirmishes with the kith
and kin on issues connected with family matters disturb you. In official life you find
strong opposition. Despite your efforts you are sidelined and even the credit for the
commendable work you have done is usurped by an antagonist. Your travel plans get
delayed. But till June 2015 some success can be expected. You also may find that
your hard labour is rewarded occasionally, but it is just an apology for similar rewards.
Joint ventures may be helpful. But have also your partner should be selected carefully.
A complete stranger may prove to be very deceitful. There may be Trojan horses
occasionally who subvert your schemes.
Out of the desire to earn moreyou may leave the present job and seek another. But you
may fall from the frying pan into the fire. Overtime allowance may be promised and
you may be even assigned work. But you will not be rewarded as expected.
The real problem is that you may earn well at times. Still the expenses mounts high and
you are disappointed in the end.It is necessary to remain taciturn in general. You may
incur the displeasure of your kinsmen and endanger yourself.
Punarvasu 4: Till November 2014 you are concerned about health. Thereafter there
will be financial gains. After December 2015 you face setbacks.
Pushya: In the beginning you are successful. Till December 2015 you face many
problems. Thereafter you are successful.
Aslesha: In the beginning you feel cheerful. After November 2014 also the situation
continues. After December 2015, you face setbacks.
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8 November 2014
Srinivasa Ramanujan:
The Genius Mathematician
Indias Eternal Gift to the World
Dr. Bangalore Sureshwara
Dr. Bangalore Sureshwara has
been involved in the study of
the application of Ramayana,
Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita
and Vedic Astrology in modern
life. His lectures and writings
on Ramayana, Hinduism, Vedic
Astrology, Ramayana and
Management have been well
received.
He was the principal speaker on
Vedic Astrology at The Second
Parliament of the Worlds
Religions held in Chicago in
August-September 1993. He has
been a distinguished contributor to
The Astrological Magazine, Asias
leading Vedic Astrology journal
founded in 1895 by Professor B.
Suryanarain Rao. The illustrious
Dr. B.V. Raman was its Editor from
1932 to 1938.
Dr. Sureshwara obtained Masters
and Doctorate in Engineering
from the University of Notre
Dame, USA. He has taught
Civil, Structural and Mechanical
Engineering at undergraduate
and postgraduate levels at various
universities in USA. His varied
and extensive industry experiences
cover Civil, Structural, Fire
Protection, Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering.
Professor Sureshwara has taught
Ramayana, Bhagavad Gita and
Managementand related courses
to MBA Classes.
rinivasa Ramanujan Aiyangar, more popularly

known as Genius Ramanujan wasbornto Komalatammal
and her husband Srinivasa on Thursday, the ninth day
of Margasirsha (Margazhi) of Sarvajit, corresponding to 22nd
December 1897 at Erode. The time of birthin a family document
is indicatedas 6.00 PM.The family, although poor, came from a
generation of Sanskrit scholars who were also familiar with Vedic
Astrology.In spite of the curse of poverty on the family, mother
Komlatammal struggled to keep the family together.
The story of Ramanujans life is a remarkable one by any standards.
A man born inan extremely poor family, filled with extraordinary
challenges throughout his life and overcoming significant hurdles
on the way ends up as the greatest mathematician the world has
produced and possibly willever produce in the future. He is
the real role-model for any youngster who wants to be the next
greatest mathematician, scientist, engineer, doctor or even the next
Ramanujan.It willnot be a surprise if the world of the twenty
first century and later will hardly believe that such a person ever
existed on this planet.
There are many informative publications covering the life of
Ramanujan and his extensive contribution to Mathematics. The
book The Man Who Knew Infinity (A Life of the Genius
Ramanujan) by Robert Kanigel is anoutstanding biographical
and information filledreference publication. It carries detailed
information covering the life of Ramanujan as well as many
technical aspects of mathematics speciallycovering his immense
contribution to mathematics. Kanigels book is a valuable reference
for anyone interested in Ramanujan and mathematics. Many of
Ramanujans theorems and discoveries have found extensive and
extraordinary applications in modern science and technology.
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electronic tablet),wrote on it using a chalk-like pencil

Child Prodigy Evolves into Adult Genius
Ramanujan was a child prodigy. A significant and and used his elbow to erase the writing. Poverty never
important aspect of his life was that he evolved as a stopped him from his passion of pursuing mathematics
self-taught genius in mathematics. He had mastered to the highest levels possible to mankind.
trigonometry thoroughly by the age of twelve. He was Destiny or Life
inventing and discovering advanced and specialized Synthesis of Prarabdha Karma, Free-will and Intuition
theorems that left his teachers with no words to express Astrology is the subject that correlates the indications
the genius shown by their young student.From the age shown by the planetary positions at birth with the possible
offourteen he received merit certificates and academic events in an individuals life. The correlationsare based
awards. He was completing the examinations in half on the principle that Prarabdhakarma or the karma that
or less of the allotted time and was already showing is generated by ones actions or inactions in previous
his familiarity with infinite series.Ramanujan was also life or lives has an effect on ones current life.Horoscope
knowledgeable in astrology and had apparently predicted is thecorrelation mapthat indicates the locations of the
his own death before the age of thirty five years. His planets and their geometry of relationships.The sages and
intuition was remarkable and that is possibly a reason that seers have repeatedly said that the information provided by
while presenting complex mathematical theorems, he did the horoscope is indicative and not deterministic. Further,
not, unlike other mathematicians, make efforts to present the human free-will or human-effort possibly influences
solid or extensive proofs often needed or expected from the indications. Therefore, an individual through free
mathematicians to prove the validity
will, can overcome or minimize the
Ramanujan was
of the presented theorems.
challenges or difficulties indicated in
knowledgeable in astrology
the horoscope, while also ensuring
He took great care about acknowledging
and
had apparently predicted significantfulfillment of positive or
the help he received from others.
It is said that his conversation with his own death before the age encouraging indications.Thus, an
of thirty five years
individual creates his or her own
friends mostly related to complex
satisfactory destiny when free-will
mathematics. He would try to explain
his extraordinary discoveries or inventions to his and PrarabdhaKarma walk together.On the other hand,
school class mates for whom most of the material and when an individual effort is not sufficient or inadequate,
explanations presented were way above their limited there is every possibility of Prarabdha Karma and freeunderstanding of mathematics. Ramanujan entered will walking away from each other, thereby creating
college in Kumbakonam in 1903. His infinite passion for significantly less than a satisfactory destiny or life.
mathematics resulted in focusing only on its study and Divine Blessings as Ramanujan experienced in his life
virtually ignoring all other subjects. It is reported that he can be expressed or considered as intuition. Intuition is
would finish a three-hour mathematics examination in powerful possible catalyst for the successful synthesis
about thirty minutes. However, he failed in F.A. (first arts) of horoscope indications and human efforts. My father
examinations from Government College, Kumbakonam Dr. B.V. Raman has clearly and repeatedly indicated that
in 1904 and 1905. Again, he failed F.A. from Pachiyappa intuition is a very helpful tool not only to the astrologers
College, Madras (now Chennai) in 1906 and 1907. It but also to all others. Ninth house represents intuition
appeared either he was not destined to get a degree in coupled with knowledge.
India or India was not fortunate enough to recognize one
of her most distinguished genius son with a formaldegree. It is reasonable to consider that horoscope, free-will and
Later, England was fortunate to award him degrees. It intuition as the three principle pillars of destiny or life
is important to recognize that even though there were of an individual.They appeared to have significant roles
academic failures, Ramanujans reputation as an in events and decisions that happened in Ramanjuns
outstanding mathematician continued to rise by leaps and short life. The intuition in Ramanujans life was not an
bounds. At the Port Trust, he may have been an "ordinary ordinary intuition but an extraordinary one. Ramanujan
clerk but for those who came in contact with him, he was and his family were ardent devotees of Goddess Namagiri
an extraordinary person and a genius in the making. He (Goddess Lakshmi), consort of Lord Narasimha (fourth
continued on his own advanced research studies. He could incarnation of Lord Vishnu) of Namakkal. Right from his
not afford even to buy writing paper to do the complex young age he believed that his extraordinary ability to
and voluminousmathematical calculations. He used a understand complex and advanced mathematics was due to
slate, a mini black-board (early nineteenth century non- the blessings of Goddess Namagiri. He said, "An equation
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for me has no meaning, unless

it represents a thought of
God. Ramanujan said
that the Goddess gave
Her Blessings for his
trip to England in a
dream. In a nutshell, one
can summarize that
horoscope is the
map of Prarabdha
Karma or ones
potential and
intuition is
the result
of merging
of faith or
devotion and Gods Blessings.Some astrologers will
debate endlessly, whetherthe effects of human-effort
influenced Prarabdha Karmaor divine-blessed intuition
had a greater role in molding Ramanujans destiny or life.
Possibly, Ramanujan would have been the only person to
know the truth
As a devotee of Goddess Namagiri, Ramanujan would
have expressed Life in the simplest mathematical formor
equation.
Destiny or Life=
Prarabdha Karma (planetary indications) + Divine
Blessing and/or Extraordinary Intuition + Free Will
(human effort).
Saturn and Venus Embrace Ramanujan
Just as Ramanujan appeared to be an enigma to many, the
Rasi and Navamasa charts are also somewhat puzzling.
One would normally expect that the chart of an exceptional
person would indicate certain obvious, definite and clear
pattern of planets occupying auspicious or favorable
positions, such as one or more planets in exaltations,
quadrants and trines, vargottama and/or favorable aspects.
It appears that a first look at the Rasi chartof Ramanujan
shown alongside does not give an outright clue as to what
makes it stand out. A single planet (Moon) is in an exalted
position in the Navamasa chart. However, intuition, the
mark of divine blessing, had a significant role in the life
of the mathematician. The present astrological review
will focus on the Rasi chart.The Ascendant is Gemini and
Rasi or the Moon-sign is Pisces. Gemini ascendants are
highly inclined towards mathematics and often become
experts. The 2nd lord Moon is auspicious and located in
the 10th house. Second house represents family, wealth
and optimism. Ramanujans optimism was superb and he
had enough wealth to live a simple value and spiritual
based life. He had good attachment to his family.

Some of the attributes or characteristics contained in
Vedic Astrology for the location of planets in specific
signs are indicated. Sun in Sagittarius: respected and
popular; Moon in Pisces: good reputation and spiritually
inclined; Mercury in Scorpio: bold and reckless. Jupiter in
Scorpio: passionate and proud; Saturn in Cancer: poor and
stubborn. Venus in Libra: Statesman. Rahu and Ketu give
the results of the lords of the houses they occupy. Rahu
gives the results of Sun in Cancer (expert astrologer and
sickly) and Ketu gives the results of Saturn in Capricorn
(intelligent, intellectual and learned).
The above indicated characteristics of the various
planets, by and large, also defined Ramanujans life and
also laid the foundation for him to rise from a person of
ordinary and simple background to the dazzling heights
of extraordinary achievements.
Moon
Ascdt.
Rasi
Rahu
(Saturn)
Jupiter
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Sun
Mars
Ketu
Mercury
Rahu
Ascdt.
Ketu
Sun
Venus
Navamsa
Jupiter
(Saturn)
Moon
Venus, 5th and 12th lord, is located in Libra, its own

house.Thus, Venus is favorable. A retrograde planet is
favorable even in an enemy or depression rasi or navamasa
and indicates effects similar to its location in the exalted
position.Retrograde Saturn,8th and 9thlord, is in 3rd house.
Thus, any 8th house influence is rather limited Therefore,
Saturn is auspicious or favorable. Saturns embrace is
welcome and desirable. Thus Venus and Saturn, Mercury
and Moon contribute to the overall glow of the chart.
Saturn dasa was from birth to July 1894. Mercury dasa
was from July 1894 to July 1911. Ketu dasa lasted from
July 1911 to July 1918. Venus dasa started in July 1918
and he was running Venus bhukthi at the time of his death
on April 6, 1920. The dasas of Saturn, Mercury and Ketu
helped Ramanujan to gradually ascend the divine-blessed
pedestal of genius.
Further, as retrograde Saturn is in conjunction with Rahu,
it reduces to a great extent, Rahus role as apotential or
possible mischief maker.The eighth house lord is Saturn
and Ketu is in it andindicates religion and spiritual
orientation. Rahu and Saturn aspect the 8th house. Saturn
aspect of Ketu is favorable
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The 3rd house indicates courage, siblings and intelligence.

Sun, lord of 3, is located in 7th house. This indicates
Sun's influence tilts towards being more auspicious than
otherwise.
Mother is represented by the 4th house. The fourth
house lord is ascendant lord Mercury and is occupied by
Mars, lord of 6 and 11. The fourth house is aspected by
Moon, the lord of second and retrograde Saturn. Moon
and Saturn influences are auspicious and signifies cordial
relationship between the mathematician and his mother.
Ramanujan was a dutiful son to his mother. His mother
recognized from the comments and stories that went
around the school and neighborhood that her son was
not an ordinary youngster but an extraordinary genius.
Her motherly intuition coupled with her interpretation of
the horoscope clearly convinced her that her son would
reach high pinnacle in life and would provide relief to her
and the family from the poverty driven day-to-day-life.
Even after death, Ramanujans eternal reputation enabled
continuing financial support to his mother and the two
younger brothers.
Fifth house indicates fame and position.Venus in the 5th

represents intelligence, affable manners, and statesmanlike
ability. The 6th house denotes illness, diseases and enemies.
Mars, lord of 6 and 11 is located in 4th and, therefore, the
sixth house is not fullyauspicious.Ramanujan experienced
health problems throughout his life. He fell ill in England
in 1917 and his condition worsened in England, possibly
impacted by the limited availability of vegetarian food.
He was diagnosed with tuberculosis and a severe vitamin
deficiency.He was in England from 14th April 1914 to
27th February 1919. When, he returned to India in April
1919, he was very sick.
Mother Komalatammal was familiar in using locallanguage Panchanga (religious and astrological almanac)
and other simple standard references that contained
reasonable information related to religious ceremonies,
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including marriage and various other samskaras

(traditional social-religious-rituals). She seemed to have
reasonable familiarity with comparisons of horoscopes for
marriages and selecting a date for marriage. She compared
the horoscopes of nine-year old Janaki and her twenty-two
year old son and was satisfied that it was a reasonable and
a comfortable match. The marriage took place on July
14, 1909. Apparently, Ramanujans father Srinivasa was
not happy because he was not actively involved in the
selection of the bride. It may have been the reason for
the father not attending the marriage. In 1912, three years
later, Janaki joined her husband. They became a family.
Seventh house indicates spouse and marital happiness.
Jupiter, lord of 7 and 10, is located in 6th. Jupiter is less
favorable.Mercury is in the 6th house. But, as ascendant
lord, Mercury is auspicious.In addition, auspicious
Mercury tends to reduce any inauspicious influence of
Jupiter.Venus in Libra is an indicator for a successful
marriage. The short married life of Ramanujan and Janaki,
though challenging, was a happy one.Ramanujans work
in higher mathematics was beyond the understanding of
most people, including young Janaki.
Spiritual planet Ketu in 8th house is significantly
influenced by retrograde Saturn and thus becomes
auspicious.Spiritualism and values were significant part
of Ramanujans life. Ramanujans devotion to Goddess
was so intense that nothing else, including mathematics,
meant anything to him.Ninth house signifies faith in
divine, religion and spirituality. Retrograde Saturn as lord
of 9th house is auspicious. This indicates good relationship
with the father.The10th house, indicator for career or
profession, is influenced by Moon, Mars, and Jupiter.
Moon, lord of the 2nd, is auspicious. Mars, 6th and 11th
lord is in the 4th and aspects 10th house. Jupiters effect
can be considered to be not encouraging. Mars is neutral
rather than showing tendencies of inauspiciousness.
Ramajunan had a rewarding career as a mathematician
par-excellence, but at every step he had to work very
hard to achieve his rightful place in life and history. The
umbrella of divinity protect.ted him
Swayambu Ramanujan Discovers Hardy
Ramanujan wrote on 16th January 1913 a letter, in which
was enclosed a long list of complex theorems, to Professors
H. F. Baker, E. W. Hobson, and G. H. Hardy of Cambridge
University. It was only the genius mathematician Professor
Hardy, a Fellow of Trinity College, observed the brilliant
material contained in Ramanujan's theorems. After reading
the initial unsolicited communication by an unknown and
formally untrained Indian mathematician, Hardy and
his colleague J.E. Littlewood appear to have commented
that, "not one theorem could have been set in the most
advanced mathematical examination in the world." Even
though, Hardy was one of the well-known mathematicians
of that time and an expert in several areas, he added that
many of the theorems "defeated me completely. I had
never seen anything in the least like them before". After,
understandably, some hesitancy, scepticism and disbelief,
Hardy invited Ramanujan to England. It was the beginning
of a very successful academic collaboration that not only
brought a revolution in the field of mathematics but more
importantly the world became aware that India could
produce not merely a genius but possibly the greatest
genius in the world-of-mathematics.
Hardy compared Ramanujan, in terms of genius, to the
mathematical giants Leonard Euler and Carl Gustav Jacob
Jacobi.Hardy said I did not invent him. Like other great
men, he invented himself. It is remarkable that Hardy,
over the next thirty plus years, brought to the attention of
the world to Ramanujan and his legacy. Many, directly or
indirectly, claimed credit for discovering Ramanujan.
One is reminded of a classical proverb that success has
many fathers and failure is an orphan. It is said that
Ramanujan discovered Hardy. Many believe and have
remarked that Ramanujan was swayambu or self-born.
In simple terms, it is not an exaggeration to say that he
had created himself.
Professor George Andrews, then a mathematics professor
at University of Wisconsin made a visit to Cambridge in
1976. During the visit, he discovered the Lost Notebook
from a huge pile of unorganized papers that were to be
possibly destroyed in a matter of days. The collection of
neglected papers contained the very valuable mock
theta functions document and other papers. Mock theta
function was the subject matter of Professors thesis. This
indicated that the discovered papers contained the work
conducted by Ramanujan during the last year of his life

in India. His final invaluable gift to the world was the
discovery of mock theta functions.
Ramanujan was a pioneering mathematician who gave
the world new theories and formulas that revolutionized
this field of study. He is considered as one of the world's
greatest-ever mathematicians, proving over 3,000
advanced theorems. Ramanujans 1914 paper on Modular
Equations and Approximations to Pi has led to computer
algorithms for evaluating pi that are fastest in use today.
Final Thoughts
Like many of the great personalities of the world,
Ramanujan was recalled by God at the rather young age
of thirty-two.
While Ramanujans unique and extraordinary contribution
to mathematics was recognized by England, America and
other Western countries, India was rather slow to come
forward to embrace her illustrious son who had brought
so much glory to her. Janaki, the aging and later the
aged orphan daughter of India was mostly ignored and
for decades she led a difficult life. Limited pensions were
given to her in her last years by the government and other
institutions. She never complained at the treatment given
to her. She was satisfied and extremely gracious to indicate
that Ramanujan had once told her that mathematics would
give financial support to her, regardless of whether he
lived or not. She was 94, when she passed away in 1994.
While working on this article, I am delighted that I
discovered that in the last half century or so many
information filled books and articles on Ramanujan
and his mathematical contributions were published and
are available in libraries.Genius Ramanujan will be
remembered for as long as the Sun and the Moon shine
over the world. (Written: 13th October 2014)

(continued from 4)
Kaniyan was shaken to his roots, as it was the first time

in his life he was experiencing a failure of his prediction.
While he was looking with awe and great respect for the
Sanyasi, a message was brought that the wife of the poor
Namboodiri had delivered a boy. That was enough to
floor the Kaniyan.
And in great bewilderment he asked the Sanyasi, with
great humility and reverences "How can all these happen?
Where have all my astrological calculations, which have
been made strictly according to the rules, gone wrong?
Is it that the science is wrong? Or is it that I have
become incompetent?" The Sanyasi told "The science
of astrology can never go wrong. It is necessary that one
must be extremely shrewd in applying the rules. You

have committed the mistakes as you were imprudent for
a while."
Kaniyan then pleaded with the visitor to enlighten
him where all he went wrong for which the Sanyasi
told: "It is not wise to predict the sex of a child before
the completion of three months. Those with Vedic
knowledge, like Brahmins, can get the sex changed
within three months with proper rites. So an astrologer
must not venture to write the horoscope of an unborn
child if it is not three months old. With proper Vedic
rites, I only helped this poor fellow to get a male child."
(to be continued)
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Yoga Vashishta
Discourses
Datta VijayanandaTeertha Swamiji
(Sri Datta VijayanandaTeertha Swamiji, the junior pontiff of Datta Peetham, referred as Bala Swamiji by Datta devotees is born in a
traditional Brahmin family on 14th January, 1977 in Mysore. The boy named Harsha Vardhana Sharma had his Vedic education in Sri
Ganapathy Sachidananda Veda Patashala
Sri Bala Swamiji has been under the spiritual observance, tutelage, and guidance of the senior pontiff of Datta Peetham Sri Ganapathy
Sachchidananda Swamiji. Sri Bala Swamiji was announced as the spiritual successor of Avadoota Datta Peetham on 30th May, 2004.
Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji, the junior pontiff of Datta Peetham, referred as Bala Swamiji by Datta devotees is born in a
traditional Brahmin family on 14th January, 1977 in Mysore. The boy was named Sri HarshaVardhana Sharma had his Vedic education
in Sri Ganapathy Sachidananda Veda Patashala
Sri Bala Swamiji has been under the spiritual observance, tutelage, and guidance of the senior pontiff of Datta Peetham Sri Ganapathy
Sachchidananda Swamiji. Sri Bala Swamiji was announced as the spiritual successor of Avadoota Datta Peetham on 30th May, 2004,
With collosal knowledge of the shastras Sri Bala Swamiji has been interpreting Vedas in simple language to influence many lives. He
observes Chaturmasya Deeksha every year. This year during this sacred period Sri Bala Swamiji discoursed on the Yoga Vashista.
These discourses are brought to you, as a series of articles, beginning from this issue. Due credit is given to Smt. Hira Duvvuri and Smt.
MadhuGopi, both sincere and dedicated devotees of Datta Peetham, for translating and editing the discourses from telugu to English.
Yoga Vasishta is one of the greater spiritual texts and is said to be the conversation between Lord Sri Rama and Sage Vasishta. This
text goes into much details of the subtle intricacies of the mind and is said to answer all questions that arise in ones mind.)
Yoga Vasishtha is an exquisite work. It narrates the

dialogue between an enlightened Guru Rishi Vasishtha
and a direct incarnation of God, Lord Sri Rama. It is

Sripada Vallabha Narasimha Saraswati, Sri Guru impossible to find two personages equal to them in this

Dattatreyaya Namaha/
entire world. Yoga Vasishtha is a dialog between two such

Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Sadgurubhyo Namaha// exalted individuals. It is also called Yoga Ramayanam,
Maha Ramayanam, Maha Yoga Ramayanam and Jnana

Asato ma Sadgamaya, Tamaso ma Jyotirgamaya/

Mrityor ma AmrtamGamaya, Om Santissantissantihi// Vasishtham. But commentators have used the more
popular name Yoga Vasishtha.
Till now we watched Sri Swamijis program on
Yogasangeeta and we have listened to Him. Our Nadis This work grants Yoga and Jnana. We must strive for
have become purified as a result of this. We had the spiritual knowledge. Instead, we chase after other things
occasion to listen to Sri Swamijis healing music concert in life. That is the greatest illusion that we fall into. When
prior to commencing this discourse on Yoga Vasishtha.
we seek, knowledge will come. When there is genuine
interest and a yearning to earn Gurus grace, the way a
Now during the auspicious Chaturmasya celebrations we
cow comes running after its hungry calf, Guru will come
begin the discourse on Yoga Vasishtha. It is very beneficial
seeking you. In the Taittiriyopanishad, emphasis is laid
to listen to the scriptures on this day, when Sravana is the
on cultivating a deep interest and an intense thirst for
nakshatra of the day.Sravana means to listen.
spiritual knowledge.
Today is Monday, and Dwitiya, the second day of the lunar
month. Everything wonderful has come together for us. Let us offer prayers in our mind to the Supreme Soul, the
First we offer prayers to Sadgurudeva, then to Lord Sri Paramatma, now incarnated as our Sadgurudeva to kindly
Rama, sages Vasishtha and Viswamitra, and all the gurus bless us with spiritual knowledge, since we have come
genuinely seeking to be enlightened.
who teach us our ancient wisdom.
Discourse 1 delivered on July 1, 2014

Sri Ganesaya Namaha, Sri Saraswatyai Namaha/
14 November 2014
Yoga Vasishtha consists of 32,000 verses, as compared

to 24,000 verses of Ramayana. There are six Prakaranas.
ThewordPrakarana is widely used in the Sastras. The
subjects are placed before us in a certain sequence. We
have to follow that sequence. We cannot study even one
sentence out of context. There are 6 such divisions in this
work. The first one is Vairagya(dispassion)Prakarana.
We think that we are very intelligent. We advise
others that they should have a goal/a wish, a
desire or aim and that they should follow it
to achieve it. It is true in the worldly sense.
But in the spiritual sense, it is not. We are
asked not to entertain desires. We have
to reduce our physical needs while on this
journey called life. We cannot completely
do away with requirements. Even great
souls retain their body because it is
Prarabda(destiny). The question arises
why an enlightened soul does not
give up the body. Yoga Vasishtha
addresses this.
What I have begun, I must complete.
I cannot ask Guru to complete it
for me. I have acquired this body. I
must experience it till its purpose is
completed. We can pray to Sadguru
to grant us the ability to satisfactorily
fulfill our purpose in life. We cannot
simply throw the burden of the rest of our
life onto him. As per our past karma, we acquire illness,
bereavement, pain, or even comforts and happiness. We
must experience them all ourselves. We can pray to Guru to
expedite our experience. King Harischandra experienced
in twelve moments of his dream twelve years worth of
karma and exhausted it. Like that we may pray to speed
up our expenditure of karma. This will happen through
dispassion and not through hatred (which is unacceptable).
Sastras say that we should not be like Ravana. Every word
employed in the Sastras has a specific meaning. Not a
single word can be deleted. Do not behave like Ravana
and others who hated others and entertained negative
qualities born of Rajo Guna and Tamo Guna. It means
that such qualities should not be entertained. It does not
mean that you have permission to be like Kumbhakarna
instead. The Mahabharata is given as an example, where
one should reject the tendencies of hatred and deception
shown by Duryodhana and his cohorts. Through love and
honesty the Pandavas gained Gods grace. Such ideals one
should develop. Through stories like the Bhagavatam and
the Puranas, these teachings are conveyed. The Puranas are
similar to the Sastras in their intent. It is much emphasized

in the Puranas that hatred, deception, jealousy, and such
other negative feelings are very harmful. What they do
not stress on, is that even attachment should be given up.
Excessive attachment is the cause of grief.
A d o c t o r may advise that you should give up spicy
pickles,
and some other things which are your
favorite
dishes. It is best to follow the advice given
instead
of arguing that your neighbor is enjoying
them
without ill effects. The doctor speaks
from his knowledge and experience. Just
because you stop eating sugar for the sake
of protecting your health, do not argue that
sugar factories will close down, and so many
laborers will lose their jobs. Our thinking
process should follow logic and reason.
Due to some specific reasons, Sri Rama
covered himself in a veil of ignorance
and expressed his doubts to his
gurus like an ignorant person. And
his gurus on the other hand, then
dispelled his ignorance. That is this
story. The first topic discussed here
is Vairagya (dispassion).
Prema (love) is not the subject here.
If your mind is preoccupied with other
thoughts or is trying to employ the reasoning
discussed here with other unrelated subjects,
it is not going to be beneficial to you. You
will neither grasp the subject at hand, nor will you
attain a better understanding of the subject that you are
preoccupied with.
First, you must empty your cup. Unless your cup is empty,
Guru cannot fill it with knowledge. If your cup is already
full, Guru cannot pour any more liquid into it. At first
empty your mind of your strong preconceived notions
and ideas. With an open mind you must listen. After fully
listening, you may write down your questions if you have
any, based on your contrary experience. I will then answer
your questions.
Attachment must be given up, it is said. Attachment
towards what and towards whom should be given up?
If that is a good question, guru would have specified
the conditions to begin with. He simply made a general
statement that attachment leads to sorrow. Except for truth,
except for your own true nature, attachment for anything
else must be given up. Whatever is harmful to your health
is against your nature. Such things you must give up.
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Gradually and slowly, let us give up our preoccupation

with all outward objects at least while we are here engaged
in this study.
As already indicated, the first section is called Vairagya
Prakarana. The second section is Mumukshu Vyavahara
Prakarana. Who does not wish for happiness? Everyone
does. How does a person wishing for happiness behave?
That description is given in this Prakarana. Utpatti
Prakarana is next, which gives a description of how
creation came into being. The next is Sthiti Prakarana
which explains how this creation is sustained. Whether
this explanation is true or false, we will discuss later. The
next is Upashama Prakarana. Anything that comes into
being has to also be withdrawn. That is the law of nature.
It does not use the word destruction, but uses a word that
describes a gradual process of extinguishing. In Telugu,
we do not say the lamp has aripoyindi/gone out; instead,
we say kondekkindi/gradually went out, like the rising
and setting of the sun which happens gradually and not
abruptly.In Vedanta and in Yoga Vasishtha, this description
about sunrise and sunset is frequently used. The next is
Nirvana Prakarana (liberation). Sage Vasishtha covers
all these six prakaranas.
Today we begin the Vairagya Prakarana. This part of the
work is in the form of stories. Therefore, I hope you will
find these interesting.Those who eat prasadam from the
hands of Guru will not appreciate the taste of anything
else. Annamacharya tasted the laddu prasadam of Mother
Goddess and declared that nothing else beats that taste.
Vidura declared that the taste of a tulasi leaf (basil) is
unbeatable. Similarly, along with the taste of the stories,
you also have to develop a taste for the subject that will
be discussed here. The experience of what is not an object
is difficult to describe and explain. Here they are laying a
beautiful path for us to follow. Here Rama is an excuse for
the teaching of Truth, just as Arjuna was made the excuse
for the teaching of truth in the Bhagavad Gita.
I searched everywhere for a copy of Yoga Vasishtha to
read. But I only came across a few incomplete versions
and some that were full of printing errors, thus I was
very frustrated. Finally, a person brought me a steel box
containing some books studied by Sri Narasimha Sastry,
Sri Swamijis father. It was a treasure chest with the most
precious gems.
Sri Swamiji called just now (from USA) and gave his
blessing and permission to proceed with the discourse on
Yoga Vasishta.That Sadguru should call just at this time to
give his blessings for this discourse, as we are just about
to commence it, is indeed a wonderful blessing.
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After looking through the collection of the books in this

box, I checked if all the different sections of Yoga Vasishta
were there, and I found a complete collection of all the
sections. Sri Narasimha Sastry had studied this collection,
published long back, in 1973. It was for me a great gift
from my grandfather. I am extremely happy that Swamiji
himself has given this gift to me in this wonderful manner.
Any texts value must first be understood. The intent of
the text, what it is trying to convey, should be explained.
Then there should be a proper conclusion. Do not read all
kinds of commentaries and confusing versions of books.
It is always best to read the original work. Otherwise false
interpretations are likely to mislead the readers.
First we begin with a prayer to Guru.

Gurur Brahma, Ajnanatimira, Akhandamandalakaram|

Om Purnamadah, Om Santissantissantihi ||
If we know the value of a work, then our interest gets
stimulated. Without knowing the worth of a book to begin
with, if you begin your study, and after traveling halfway,
find that you are not getting anywhere, then from the
middle of the ocean which way can you proceed?
Some people indulge in self-praise. But here, it is not so.
If Sage Vasishtha himself speaks well of this work, then
what should we think? Those who are far superior to us
are praised by us. Or those who are far superior to us will
praise us just to encourage our progress. In the case of
Sage Vasishtha, he is the most wisest of all sages, and the
most knowledgeable. There is no one who is higher than
him in the field to write a commendation for his work. All
others are way too inferior to estimate the worth of the
book. Hence, he alone is qualified to comment on his own
work. Veda speaks about itself. Veda is that which clears
everyones doubts. Guru himself has to assure us that he
is competent to lead us on the correct path.
Vasishtha himself writes the praise for this work. What
does he say? He says that to overcome the difficulty that
we are in, of being caught in the cycle of births and deaths,
we require an effective strategy. We need to get freed
from this. Yoga Vasishtha is the strategy to employ, to
obtain liberation. Liberation is not going from this world
to another world. That is a wrong notion. Liberation is
bliss. Yoga Vasishta gives you the procedure step by step,
in a proper sequence, on how to attain eternal bliss. This
contains the essence of the Upanishads. The 32,000 slokas
(verses)guides us to Moksha (liberation).
We awake from sleep. We see the Sun rising or we see
a lamplight. We do not open our eyes with the intention
of seeing the light but the jyothi light automatically
becomes visible. There is no need to make any additional

effort.
In a similar mannerit is sufficient if this book is studied
with full understanding and complete faith in its teachings
(as the teaching of our Sadguru). Just as light becomes
visible to our eyes even without any effort on our part,
liberation will occur to us without any effort on our part,
by a mere understanding of this text. Who is seeing this
light? It is the one who resides within us who is seeing
the light. Similarly, the study of this book will certainly
yield liberation. Like a light, this is placed before you.
If we are capable, we can study the text on our own. It
is easy to followYoga Vasishtha. All other philosophical
works have to be studied under the tutelage of a guru.
They require the authority of the explanation by a guru.
You may seek the permission of your guru and begin
this study. Ordinary people may face some doubts while
studying it on their own. So, it is also good to listen to
someone who reads it and explains it to you. It removes
delusion and grants peace.
We chant Om Santissantissantihi, uttering the word Santi
three times. The number three has a great significance.
May the three worlds be at peace. May my three types
of ignorance be dispelled. May my three types of sins be
removed or destroyed. Here, we pray for the extinguishing
of our ignorance/delusion. The one and only eternal bliss
will be granted by the study of this work. If we listen to
it with attention, we gain the benefit. If you bathe in the
Ganga, if you have Sadgurus darshan, your body, mind,
and soul get cleansed, without any further effort on your
part. Even an atheist will benefit by bathing in the Ganga
because the river has descended from heaven directly.
Like the Ganga, Yoga Vasishtha also will wash away our
ignorance.
One runs away in fright mistaking a rope for a snake. But
when he examines the object with a flashlight, the illusion
is dispelled. Just worship this work with reverence, as you
should all sacred scriptures like Swamijis Life History,
Sri Datta Darsanam and the Bhagavad Gita. Keep these
books readily accessible, not locked away out of sight.
If you grasp the meaning of this work, you will become
enlightened. This is Veda itself. It should be thoroughly
examined and understood. It should be commented upon.
That is why I am attempting to explain it to you now. It
should be approached with reverence and devotion. If
you do, it will give you the four-fold benefit including
salvation.
The Veda prescribes several different karmas/actions or
rituals. Here, in the form of stories, the highest knowledge
is conveyed. In the study of this work, there will be no

difficulty. There will not be any pain or suffering. The
Upanishads also convey the same meaning as this great
work. But since here it is in the form of stories, it will keep
us entertained. There is no need to elaborate on this. Yoga
Vasishtha grants happiness. As their concluding words
of praise for this work, Sage Valmiki and Sage Vasishtha
declare that this book grants liberation, which is in the
form of the experience of Sat, Chit, and Ananda Pure
Existence, Consciousness, and Bliss.
The work begins with 3 dhyana slokas for meditation. We
will discuss the meaning of these verses tomorrow.
Please chant the verses
Yatassarvi BhtniPratibhntiSthitni Ca
Yatraivpaama Ynti Tasmai Satytman Nama//1
Jt Jna Tath Jya Dradarana Dyabh
Kart Htu Kriy Yasmt Tasmai Japtytman Nama// 2
Sphuranti Skar Yasmt nanandsybar Vanau
Sarvm Jvanam Tasmai Brahmnandtman Nama// 3
Om Santissantissantihi
May peace prevail
Harihi Om Tatsat
Today we have begun. At least to a small extent we have
tried to grasp the essence of Yoga Vasishtha. Let us pray
that we will be well rewarded by this experience.This is
a text that should be studied joyfully, not forcibly. Please
keep that in mind, as you listen. You should keep churning
in your mind the principles of Vedanta until you fall
asleep. Until the body is given up, the study of Vedanta
must continue.
Swamiji says that he plays the healing music for his own
benefit. Similarly, I am doing this as my own personal
study. You are all joining me on this journey, each sitting
in their own seats on this bus, train, or boat. As much as
possible, keep thinking about the ideas discussed here.
Tomorrow we continue the discourse on Yoga Vasishtha
in the morning. During the Chaturmasya, we will have
discoursesin the evening too. Sri Guru Datta. (continued)
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Saturn Transits into Scorpio

(continued from 8)
Simha (Leo)
[Makha, Poorvaphalguni, Uttaraphalguni 1]
From the third, Saturn has slipped in to the 4th, an unfavourable
place. Yet his assumption of Tamramurti showering three-quarters of
good results is a great solace. There will be a mixture of good and
bad results. Still by August 2016 you find auguries of splendour. In
the meantime occasional results which make you cheerful make the
life significant.
Because of the nature of results you need to function with patience and care. In the
family life you may feel happy with your consort. Still some acts of children may
infuriate you and may lead to difference with your better half. But things will be settled
in due course and your life will be restored to normalcy.
There are financial gains. Yet the expenses mount high. Problems of health and your
involvement in real estate business may lead to deficit budget. Even in business this
happen. But all these get gradually subdued and ultimately you feel satisfied. The
general trend will be to face difficult problems and purse through a turbulent patch of
difficulties and ultimately emerge victoriously. You cannot avoid problems. You have
to fight and win.
At times you may be troubled by incorrect diagnosis. You become frantic and consult
several physicians. The difference in opinion adds confusion to chaos. But you come
across a good solution to the problem.
Your travel pans partially succeed. Problems like getting visa disturb you. But you
exercise influence and get the things done ultimately. Your travel plan may get extended,
but when it materializes, you feel happy about the outcome.In general this period gives
you many problems, but you can solve them and feel happy.
Magha: Till the end of November, 2014 problems of health give concern. Thereafter
you feel quite happy.
Purvaphalguni: Till November 2014, you may feel happy. Till December 2015 you
face some setbacks. Later on you face successes.
Uttaraphalguni 1: Till November 2014, unfavourable currents cause dissatisfaction.
After that you succeed in ventures. After December 2015, you face some setbacks.
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Kanya (Virgo)
[Uttaraphalguni 2,3,4, Hasta, Chitta 1,2]
Saturn certainly graces you by transiting the 3rd house but his garb
of Lohamurti, with one-quarter of good results, reduces the intensity
of the grace.
It is true that you succeed in ventures. But the final result achieved
fall short of expectations. You may try frantically for admitting your
son or daughter in an elite institution. But you find that he or she
gets admitted for the same course, but in the level of the institution you have aspired
for. In the same way you fix the marriage of your daughter with a bride of your choice.
Here also you are a bit disappointed at some of the deficiencies in the choice. Still there
is no cause for complaint. Till June 2015 things move well and the problems become
complex only later. But even the complicated matters are solved by you with ease and
nonchalance, but in the effort put forth is certainly great. As a businessman you invest
huge amount in some new project. At the final stages you feel that there could have
been better profit.
The fact that you have come out of the grip of Sadhe sati makes things a bit comfortable.
Your wings are not clipped and you are really excited in the success in some matters
which have been tormenting you for a long time. The matters relating to loan for example
end in your favour. But the results may disappoint you a bit.
You may make profit in several ventures. The financial help is easily extended to you
by the people concerned. Your industry and sincerity pay you, though you have no
cause for getting overjoyed.
Uttaraphalguni 2, 3, 4: Things are colourless till November 2014. You are successful
afterwards. By December 2015 you face some health problems.
Hasta: You feel comfortable till November 2014. Afterwards, you are engulfed by
some reverses. After December 2015 you feel cheerful.
Chitta 1, 2: In the beginning there will be setbacks. After November 2014, you are
thrilled by successes. After December 2014 minor setbacks annoy you.
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Tula (Libra)
[Chitta 3,4, Swati and Visakha 1,2,3]
Saturn transits the 2nd and the intense period of Sade Sathi is over.
He dons Rajatamurti which is auspicious. Thus the period showers
some good results coupled with some undesirable experiences.
Problems in the family disturb you. But from June 2015 to August
2016 you may feel that things are normal. The loans you received can
be settled. Problems relating to your properties assume importance,
but you can solve them with skill.
There may be problems relating to children. They may become recalcitrant and defy.
You may suggest a course of action for them which may not be to their taste. Your son or
daughter may disturb you with his or her love story and put you to hardship. However,
these things reach a happy settlement. You may feel that all is well that ends well.
In this period you must exercise caution in your dealings. You may be misled by people
feigning friendship to act in their favour. You should avoid matters relating to money
in this case. If you deal with them you may get embroiled in difficulty. Ultimately you
may throw off the hackles and extricate yourself. But the agony you undergo is really
great and could be avoided.
In a similar way you may give promises to close people and finally find it hard to keep
it up. You are made a scapegoat at times. Be careful in uttering expressions without
pre-mediation. A mistaken interpretation given by the listener leads you to an unpleasant
state of affairs.
You may try to help them and forget your family and finally incur the displeasure of
your family members.
Chitta 3,4: In the beginning there will be setbacks. After November 2014, you succeed
in ventures. After that there will be mixed results.
Swati: In the beginning you get wealth. After November 2014 problems of health cause
concern. After December 2015 you emerge victoriously in ventures.
Visakha 1, 2, 3: In the beginning you are troubled by health problems. After that you
succeed in ventures. After December 2015 you are troubled by unfavourable currents.
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Vrischika (Scorpio)
[Visakha 4, Anuradha, Jyestha]
Saturn transits the natal move, the intense period of Sade Sathi and the
period ahead is unpleasant experiences in general. That he assumes
Tamramurti with half the good results is matter of solace. Yet it does
not counterpoise the otherwise unfavourable position. In the midst
of difficulties there is smear of good results too. Particularly till June
2015 and after August 2016 Saturns beneficial effects are to some
extant reduced by providential grace.
In some cases domestic problems disturb you. If the conjugal life is generally happy
and there is harmony between the husband and the wife this may not affect much. Some
differences may cause dissatisfaction. The problems of children often impinge in your
life and you get infuriated with your consort. This leads to the disarray in the family.
In some cases it may lead even to breaking up conjugal relations. But some senior
kinsman interfere and settle matters amicably.
In the official, you may undergo change to an inconvenient place and it may become
difficult to settle down in the new place. Businessmen face the withdrawal of regular
clients partly due to the attitude of their assistants. Patience is essential to handle such
issues.
The health of senior kinsman, particularly mother disturbs you. There may be partial
recovery in some cases.You are sometimes sidelined despite the intrinsic importance
you enjoy. The matters are manipulated by your rival waiting for a suitable opportunity
to insult you.
You may be forced by your associates to flout the laws and extend you to help others.
Try to avoid such things. Otherwise you may land in trouble. When you do try to buy
properties or valuable goods do not trust intermediaries especially those who are dark
complexioned or law-breakers. The main problem is that despite your efforts the returns
are meagre.
Visakha 4: Initially there will be problems of health. After November 2014, there will
be financial gains. Then there may be setbacks.
Anuradha: Initially favourable currents cheer you up. After November 2014, you face
tough problems. After 2015 December you feel quite happy at the successes.
Jyestha: Initially you are concerned about the health of senior kinsmen. Then there
will be financial gain. After December 2015, you meet with some reverses.
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Dhanus (Sagittarius)
[Moola, Poorvashada, Uttarashadha 1]
Saturn is in the 12th, which is not good, more so because he assumes
Svanamurti which is an undesirable position. With both of these touching
the Zero mark what good results can one expect. But between June 2015
and August 2016 when the Jupiterian transit is good you get some good
results in the midst of difficulties.
You are a man with self-confidence and there is a grammar in your life.
But you face setbacks and unexpected reverses and when you face these after being crowned
with success in the past are really nonplussed. Try to be close-lipped in general. When you
are provoked by others, particularly those who feign friendship, giving vent to your feelings
even if you can justify your stand may lead to unpleasant consequences.
This makes the beginning of Sadhe Sathi and you feel the pinch as time advances. You have
planned many things mentally visualized fascinating schemes, conceived of a modus operandi,
and decided to seek the help of your faithful colleagues. Yet your dream is shattered by
unexpected moves of the persons working against you.
Your expenses mounts high. Family expenses relating to the education of children, treatment
of old parents etc. cause concern. During the middle portion you may feel a bit relieved. But,
on the whole you have to taste the bitter experiences.
You are certainly able and can execute even difficult tasks. But you are denied the opportunities
despite your industry. There are people who desire sadistic pleasure in finding you struggling
in life.You are straightforward in general. Your nature becomes a bane at times. Your kinsmen
may approach you to do favour to an undeserving person. But you are willing to flout the
norms, go out-of-the way and display an act of favouritism. But this act leads to unpleasant
experiences. Since the time is not good, but for the middle portion, you do the remedial
measures with fervour, to alleviate the pain endeared.
Moola: Initially problems of health disturb you. After November 2014, you earn wealth. The
end causes reverses.
Poorvashada: Initially you feel happy at the success. After 2014, you face setbacks. In the
end you become cheerful.
Uttarashada 1: Initially you are disturbed by challenges. After November 2014, there will
be financial gain. After December 2015, you face reverses.
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Makara (Capricorn)
[Uttarashadha 2, 3, 4, Sravana, Dhanistha 1, 2]
Saturns transit in the 12th is splendid, but his assumption of Lohamurti
makes all the difference. You come across many pleasant experiences,
yet you have a feeling that things could have been better.
You find that many hurdles get easily removed. There is flow of income
and even unexpected gins. But when you compete for some position
there are too many contestants and the fate drags to a relatively important
position. If you take part in sports the implacable umpire bent upon faultfinding charge sheets
with many defaults and underrate your achievements. You get some reward, but nor as a desire
or deserve. In this way you find successes in many spheres, but the achievements fall short
of expectations.
In fact you will be surprised to find the change in the attitude of many antagonists. Those who
were working against now favour you and you feel satisfied. But in the final stages you find
some unpleasant results along with the successes you achieve.
Marriage proposals blocked earlier may suddenly click and you can raise enough finds for the
conduct of the function. The only dissatisfaction is that things have not occurred as you wished.
You get possession of new houses, vehicles etc. You are not extravagant. But you resort to
luxuries because of the new developments and find it easy to manage the situation. Avoid
unnecessary expenses.Your position among the kinsmen will improve. People who have
bypassed you earlier now seek your counsel on important matters. You become a man to be
reckoned with.You may also gain by local or foreign travels. Your special skill will be applauded
and you get a suitable assignment which suits you mentally. But you do not get the uniqueness
you aspired for. This is what makes otherwise excellent period a bit dull.
Uttarashada 2, 3, 4: Initially you face setbacks. After November 2014, you gain wealth.
Afterwards you face setbacks.
Sravana: In the beginning you are cheered by the experiences. After November 2014, you
face setbacks. After December 2015 you face successes.
Dhanistha 1, 2: In the beginning health problems cause concern. After November 2014, you
meet with success. After December 2015 you face reverses.
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Kumbha (Aquarius)
[Dhanistha 3, 4, Satabhisha, Poorvabhadra 1, 2, 3]
Saturn transits the 10th with Svarnamurti. In this the period is quite
unpleasant. But between June 2015 and August 2016 the beneficial Jupiter
and the occasionally good transits of other planets makes pleasant the
otherwise bleak period.
First of all, you become a victim of your own folly. You try to manipulate
maters to hoodwink your opponents and finally the whole thing gets
disclosed and you are chastised for that.
Your attempts to build up your image or improve your position meet with failure. To appear
smart you may resort to cosmetics and other artificial methods. Though apparel often proclaims
the man, you find a different experience. The fact is that you have to put up a show in a proper
place. Where simplicity is the criterion for admiration your artificial methods miserably fail.
In your profession there may be unexpected turn. Those who are in service find that you are
deputed for some important work through the result will be partial. Businessmen take up new
ventures only to find that their rivals in the field do better and capture public attention. Despite
great efforts student may find that their merit is not properly recognized.
You may get embroiled in the matters connected with kinsmen. You do your function with
good intention, but your actions are misinterpreted and attributing motives, much to your
chagrin, is really unwelcome.
Expenses mount high. You may spend money for utilitarian purposes. But absence of care
and lethargy on your part lead you to unpleasant consequences.You have a tendency to help
others. But the period is not very good for such activities. You may try to help some person
and become a scapegoat. The fact is that you need caution in choosing the candidates proper
for showing your philanthropy.
Dhanista 3, 4: In the beginning you face health problems. After November 2014, you become
successful in ventures. After December 2015, there will be setbacks.
Satabhisha: In the beginning you have financial gains. After November 2014, you face
problems. After 2015 December you become successful.
Poorvabhadra 1, 2, 3: In the beginning health problems cause concern. After 2014, you earn
wealth. After December 2015, you face some reverses.
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Meena (Pisces)
[Poorvabhadrapada 4, Uttarabhadrapada, Revati]
Saturn moves to the 8th, but he assumes Rajatamurti. Thus this evil effects of
Saturn are to a great extent mitigated. You will feel relieved after a period of
turmoil.
In the beginning, until June 2015, you are likely to meet with pleasant experiences.
Again after August 2016, you will have pleasant time. In between the period
will give mediocre results.
The tight situation in the family gradually vanishes. In your profession there
will be improvement though it may slightly face short of expectation.People with
foreign contacts may make use of them. They will help you to develop your activities.
At times you may find that your close associate and even kinsmen behave in a wild way and then smile
is only guile. Trusting too much in any body is not desirable. You may be dragged on to a situation
from which it is difficult to withdraw. If you exercise caution in choosing appropriate partners and
associates you may not encounter such difficulties. With all these you can always get out of any
unpleasant situation. It may be due to help of some really good people ad your own efforts.
You may undertake some travels. Though there may be difficulties connected with them you will be
ultimately successful. You will be rewarded for executing the work assigned to you successfully.You
must be careful in the matters of investments. The concerned people may create wrong illusion and
force you to plunge in to the affairs. If you do things carefully, clearly distinguish between reality and
illusion, you will be successful. Fortunately you will have good advisers also to help.Your adventurous
task will be partially successful. The fact is that you should not be foolhardy in taking decision.
Examine the pros and cons and arrive at correct decision.
Poorvabhadra 4: In the beginning, health problems disturb you. Afterwards you are successful. After
December 2015 you face reverses.
Uttarabhadra: In the beginning you are successful. After November 2014, you face setbacks. After
2015, you succeed in ventures.
Revati: Till December 2015 you are successful. After that problems of health cause concern.
Remedial Measures
When Saturns transit is favourable remedial measures improve the results. When unfavourable evil
effects are reduced.
The following measures are suggested.
1) Recite the hymn on Saturn

veerueeevemeceeYeemeb jefJeHeg$eb eceeepeced ~

eeeceelee&C[mebYetleb leb veceeefce Mevewejced ~~
2) Observe fast on Saturdays.

3) Worship Lord Hariharaputra (Ayyappa)
4) Worship Lord Venkatachalapati
5) Worship Lord Hanuman
November 2014
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Surya Prakash Memorial Endowment Lecture

The second Sri Surya Prakash Memorial Endowment Lecture of 2014 will be delivered by
Dr. Omkar at the Indian Institute of World Culture on Tuesday, 4th November at 6.15 pm.
Dr. Omkar's talk will focus on principles and practice of Surya Namaskar - Sun Salutation. The
evolution of different varieties of Sun Salutation is also highlighted. Anatomical implications are
discussed and demonstrated.
Dr. Omkar, a popular name in the field
having more than 3 decades of
disciple of Padmavibhushan
and an ardent follower of the
Sage Patanjali.
Dr. Omkar is a testimony for
excellence having PhD
professional excellence by
as a Chief Research Scientist
as well as spiritual excellence
researching yogic science.
of yoga, is a visionary personality

experience in yoga. He is the direct
Yogacharya Dr. B K S Iyengar
principles and philosophy of
a unique blend of academic
(Aerospace Engineering)) and
holding the coveted position
in Indian Institute of Science,
by practicing, preaching and
For the last 25 years, Dr. Omkar has been

regularly conducting yoga classes for
general fitness, yoga therapy classes, yoga camps for specific groups, yoga courses and yoga workshops.
Dr. Omkar was instrumental in introducing yoga in the field of sports particularly in Cricket way back
in mid 90s. Since then he has been conducting yoga education programs for sports personnel and sports
academies particularly the Cricket Teams.
Being a scientist and passionate about yoga and sports, Dr. Omkar was instrumental in setting up a
Biomechanics lab at IISc. He has been conducting various studies on biomechanical aspects of yoga
and has published many research papers in leading international journals. Another area which fascinates
Dr Omkar is personality development in children through yoga. Based on the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, he
has developed a unique program called SURYA (Student Upliftment and Rejuvenation through Yoga).
Through this service oriented program, he is promotes yoga among the rural as well as urban school
children and has reached more than one lac children till date.
Dr. Omkar is a well-known media person having given more than 4500 yoga programs in the leading
television channels and an equal number of programs in All India Radio. He has been a panel member
of discussions on various issues related to social development. He has been interviewed a number of
times by the local and national TV channels and print media.
Dr. Omkar is an affluent orator in both kannada and english language. He regularly gives guest lectures
on yoga and its relevance in the present day life situations, in leading educational institutes, health care
centres, corporates, organisations, government. departments, social networking groups etc.
Congregating his rich experience and knowledge in yoga, research, engineering and life sciences, he
has authored many books and DVDs. Dr. Omkar has been honoured with many prestigious Awards and
recognition and attended many international and national level Yoga Conferences and Workshops. To
name a few are Rajyotsava Award, Kempegowda Award and titles Yoga Ratna, Yoga Rishi etc.
26 November 2014
Words of Wisdom
Sri Sri Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji
November 2014
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Sunrise and Sunset Timings for November 2014

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PANCHANGA
November 2014
First column gives the English dates and next to it the names of the regional months and dates. The ending moments of Tithi,
Nakshatra, Yoga and Karana are given in the 24 hour clock extending to 30 hours.
Of the Nityayogas, Vishkumbha, Parigha, Vyatipata, Vajra, Vyaghata, Vaidhruthi, Sula, Ganda and Atiganda are generally spurned
for auspicious events and they are marked in red in the Panchanga. Vydhruti pervades from 34640 to 360 and Vyatipata from
21320 to 22640 of the sum of the Nirayana longitudes of the Sun and the Moon. Vydhruti and Vyatipata punyakaala are
observed on the day when the yogas prevail for 1 hours or more, when Sraddha is performed by the astute. These two belong
to the shannavati -96- Sraddhas ordained for a householder. Considering the astronomical implications, the Sayana Vydhruti and
Vyatipata days are also indicated in the Panchanga. The auspicious Amritayoga and Siddhayoga and inauspicious Maranayoga
and Prabalarishtayoga come under Amirtaadiyoga scheme and are different from the Nityayogas.
The Karana is the half of the Tithi. They are mainly classified as Sthira - fixed or immovable and Chara or moveable. The Chara
Karanas are seven in number and the Sthira are only four. The fixed ones are inauspicious. They are Sakuni, Chatushpada,
Naga and Kimsatugna. The seven movable Karanas are in their order, Bava, Baalava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija and Vishti
(or Bhadra.) Among the movable Karanas Vishti or Bhadra is considered to be of dreadful. The forbidden Karanas are marked
in red for easy identification.
We have most of our religious observances pegged on to the Tithis. Pournamipooja Chandradarisana, Sankataharachaturthi
Vrata, Shastivrata, Ekadasi Vrata and Pradosha are specially mentioned in the Panchanga. Pournamipooja is done in the evenings
on days the full Moon is prevalent. Chandradarisana is observed on the evening on the day when the crescent Moon appears
for the first time in the west after the Amavasya. Chaturthi of the Krishnapaksha or Bahula Chaturthi of every month is known
as Sankataharachaturthi. The evenings of Sukla and Krishna Trayodasi days are specially observed as Pradosha Vrata days.
The important dates and festivals for November 2014 are as follows:
01. Sat - Jagaddhatri Pooja, Akshaya Navami, Martyrdom day of Bhagat Kanwar Ram (Sindhi), Sayana Vyatipata;
03. Mon - Utthana or Deva Prabodhani Ekadasi (Shuklapaksha), Tulasi Vivaha; 04. Tue - Chaturmaasya Vrata ends, Bhauma
or Runavimochana Pradosha (Shuklapaksha), Brindavana Dwadasi, Madana Dwadasi Vrata ends, Muharram (Moslem);
05. Wed - Vaikuntha Chaturdasi, Vaikuntha Chaturdasi (Pradosa); 06. Thur - Pournamipooja, Annaabhisheka, Rasayatra,
Rasayatra (Vaishnava), Tripurotsava, Kartiki Pournima, Rathayatra (Jain), Guru Nanaks Birthday, Puskar Fair, Rasa
Pournima; 07. Fri - Krittikavrata, Vyatipatasraddha; 08. Sat - Asunya Sayana Vrata; 10. Mon - Sankataharachaturthi;
12. Wed - Shastivrata (Krishnapaksha). 13. Thur - Sayana Vaidhruthi; 14. Fri - Kaalabhairava Ashtami, Kalashtami,
Childrens Day (Nehrus Birthday); 15. Sat - Prathamashtami (Orissa); 16. Sun - Vydhrutisraddha, Kartika Pooja;
17. Mon - Death anniversary of Lajpat Rai; 18. Tue - Utpanna Ekadasi (Krishnapaksha); 20. Thur - Pradosha (Krishnapaksha),
Yamadeepa, Maasasivaratri, Birthday Celebration of Prof Ram Panjwani (Sindhi); 21. Fri - Bhodayana Amavasya;
22. Sat - Amavasya, Lakshmi Prabodhani Dina, Kartika Snana ends; 23. Sun - Chandradarisana; 24. Mon - Guru Tegh
Bahadurs Martyrdom Day; 26. Wed - Sayana Vyatipata, Masachaturthi, Naagapooja Panchami; 27. Thur - Vivaha Panchami
(Bihar), Sravanavrata, Guha Shasti, Subrahmanya Shasti (S.India), Champa Shasti (Maharashtra), Shastivrata (Shuklapaksha);
28. Fri - Mitra Saptami, Sooryaavataara Saptami, Balasaptami, Mulakrupini Shasti (Bengal); 29. Sat - Durgashtami;
30. Sun - First Sunday in Advent (Christian).
Moon enters:
Kumbha on 01st at 12h 08m; Meena on 03rd at 14h 27m; Mesha on 05th at 16h 57m; Vrishabha on 07th at 20h 44m; Mithuna on 10th
at 03h 01m; Kataka on 12th at 12h 30m; Simha on 15th at 00h 36m; Kanya on 17th at 13h 11m; Thula on 19th at 23h 47m; Vrischika
on 22nd at 07h 13m; Dhanus on 24th at 11h 51m; Makara on 26th at 14h 52m; Kumbha on 28th at 17h 30m; Meena on 30th at 20h 33m
The Sun in Simha enters: In Thula enters Vrischika on 16th at 18h 01m;
In Swati enters Visaka on 06th at 19h 15m; In Visaka enters Anuradha on 20th at 01h 20m
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Panchanga for November 2014
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Panchanga for November 2014
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This Month for You
November 2014
Varahamihira
The Sun enters Scorpio on 16th November. Mars enters Capricorn on 27th November. Mercury enters Libra
on 4th and Scorpio on 29th November. Venus enters Scorpio on 12th November. Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu stay in
Cancer, Virgo and Pisces respectively.
Mesha (Aries)
Aswini, Bharani and Krittika 1
Vrishaba (Taurus)
Krittika 2, 3, 4, Rohini and
Mrigasira 1, 2
Mars towards the close, Mercury towards the close, Venus

in the latter half and Rahu are favourable. Others are not.
The Sun in the first half, Mercury, and Ketu grace you.
Others do not.
This presents an average picture. It is true that the transits

of many planets are not good. Your problems continue to
disturb you. Towards the close you may get an unexpected
success in profession. Your carelessness causes some
trouble and you get extricated towards the close and even
acquire some reputation for the successful mission. You
are a victim of the problems caused by women and some
kinsman who go the extent of delaying your schemes.
Financial gains are not bad. At the same time there is
no cause for excitement. You can feel satisfied, but not
rejoice. You may be deceived by close acquaintances.
You may undertake travel which may cause problems of
digestion. The insalubrious effect of food lasts for some
time. Obstacles you face continue though some help of
your friends partially reduces your difficulties.
There is much disappointment in many matters, but you
have to wait patiently for better times.
This is not an interesting disposition. With meagre supply

of good results and many odds against you, the period
presents a bleak picture. It is true you get some fringe
benefits in the official career and even some matters
connected with the property gets settled in your favour.
Those engaged in business may find that minor matters
easily bear fruit, but the results do not cheer you up. Your
expectations are high and with the vaulting ambitions
you have to find an inadequate state of affairs. You find
obstacles through women at times and you undergo losses.
Your sense of self-respect is wounded by the machinations
of your associates. In matters relating to money you do
succeed partially, but some investments belie your hopes.
Marriage proposals do not succeed and often get thwarted
by some kinsmen. You do some skilful acts and your
higher ups are pleased, but when it comes to reward, it
turns out to be very unimpressive. Newlyweds do n not
feel very happy. They have a routine life.
Aswini: You face setbacks in disputes. Problems of health

cause concern. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Krittika 2, 3, 4: Unfavourable currents disturb you. You

lose in disputes. Your seniors are bit displeased.
Bharani: You gain from disputes. You gain from

investments. Favourable current disturb you.
Rohini: You gain from disputes. You gain from

investments. Favourable currents make you happy.
Krittika 1: Unfavourable currents disturb you. Injuries

are likely. Problems of health cause concern.
Mrigasira 1, 2: Unfavourable currents disturb you. Your

health causes concern. There will be success in disputes.
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Mithuna (Gemini)
Mrigasira 3, 4, Aridra and
Punarvasu 1, 2, 3
The Sun in the second half Mercury towards the close,
Jupiter, Venus in the first half, and Saturn are favourable.
Others are not.
powerful. But you may not be able to exercise it properly.

The circumstances may not be very helpful and you will
be disappointed to find that despite being the de jure head
the de facto difficulty delebrately overtakes you. You act
skilfully in many matters. But another person may try to
share or even usurp your position and credit which are
legitimately yours. You meet the old friends and renew
your friendship. It also helps you in the expansion of your
business.
This offers a good picture. In fact you succeed in the

ventures you tackle and being diplomatic and endowed
with a capacity to convince others you emerge victoriously
in the missions you undertake. But the results which
remain dormant will be gradually released and you feel
elated ultimately. You have good relations with friends
who offer timely help. You get opportunities to show your
talents and this gives you immense satisfaction.
Marriage proposals draw flak. Though your kinsmen

try to favour you the person concerned are indifferent.
Newlyweds feel quite happy though the seniors sanction
their plans in half-hunted way.
Problems of health particularly those relating to stomach

torment you. Those with eye trouble may undergo
deterioration in the vision. In some cases eye problem of
temporary nature may cause inconvenience.
Pushya: You lose in disputes. You win the favour of

seniors. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Marriage proposals click and you choose the partner of

your liking. Newlyweds feel happy and undertake a happy
honeymoon.Investments fetch good income and an old
relative may favour you with wealth.
Mrigasira 3, 4: Unfavourable currents disturb you. Your
health causes concern. You succeed in disputes.
Ardra: You lose in disputes. You gain from investments.
Favourable currents cheer you up.
Punarvasu 1, 2, 3: Problems of health cause concern.
Unfavourable currents disturb you. You win disputes
and earn wealth.
Karkataka (Cancer)
Punarvasu 4, Pushya and
Aslesha
Mars, Mercury, Venus, and Rahu favour you. Others do
not.
The picture is slightly above average. It is true that you
succeed in professional matters. You get an elevation, but
a change of place causes difficulties. The troubles created
by scandalmongers only partially succeed. Those who
are engaged in business meet with mixed results. Your
colleagues and assistants are indifferent to some matters.
But the technicians in general support you. You become
Punarvasu 4: Problems of health disturb you.

Unfavourable currents cause difficulties. You win in
disputes.
Aslesha: Unfavourable currents disturb you. You win in

disputes. You gain through investments.
Simha (Leo)
(Makha, Poorvaphalguni and
Uttaraphalguni 1)
The Sun in the first half, Mars towards the close, Mercury
towards the close, and Venus favour you. Others do not.
There will be some important changes. You may lose
your hold in certain mattes. At the same time your
desire to control many others may partially succeed. In
official circle you will get the position aspired for. At
the same time you may not find it easy to exercise your
power. The fact is that those who are controlled by you
are fully conscious of the fact that you were one among
them and now suddenly pushed up to top position. Still
you are skilful and your diplomacy and tact despite their
intervening asserting trait help you. In financial matters
there may be fluctuation. You get enough money to
manage household affairs. At the same time a handsome
sum promised or sanctioned is yet to be acquired. The
characteristic slip between the cup and the lip torments
you to some extent.
Marriage proposals are delayed though some women try
to help you.A person very loyal to you may leave you
and choose another hero.Newlyweds are happy though
some problems of health may cause inconvenience.On
the whole, mixed results manifest.
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Makha: Problems of health cause concern. You lose in

disputes. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Poorvaphalguni: You are favoured by seniors. You gain
from disputes. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Uttaraphalguni 1: You face injuries. Unfavourable
currents disturb you. You incur the displeasure of seniors.
Kanya (Virgo)
Uttaraphalguni 2, 3, 4, Hasta and
Chitta 1, 2
The Sun in the latter half, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and
Saturn grace you. Others do not.
This offers good pictures. The transits on the whole lead
you to pleasant experiences. You are applauded for your
skills and the exercise of power appropriately. If you
suffer any chronic illness you get relief. You acquire
properties and wealth. Though at time unlawful methods
are adopted by the seller, you are in no way guilty. You
get [plenty of opportunities for displaying your talents.
If you are proficient in any act, you may be deputed for
important c competitions and tournaments. Those in
service may get the chance of visiting other places and
attend meetings, conferences etc. You acquire wealth and
costly goods. Women may get ornaments of their liking
even as gifts. Some people may find good opportunities
to show off their possessions with pride.
Marriage proposals will click and you can choose a
partner of your liking. Newlyweds feel happy and enjoy
the honeymoon and undertake travels.Religious people
may visit shrines and fulfil their long cherished desires.
Uttaraphalguni 2, 3, 4: You lose in disputes. Unfavourable
currents disturb you. You are disturbed by problems of
health.
Tula (Libra)
Chitta 3,4, Swati and
Visakha 1, 2, 3
Mars, Venus and Rahu favour you. Others do not.
This does not offer a bright picture. Your major problems
still remain unsolved. But you may get the favour of your
life partner and their active participation and help in some
matters help you. In a limited sphere you wield power and
influence. You get wealth from some source as expected.
But your application for loan or attempt to raise funds
may prove unsuccessful. The fact is that you are unable
to convince the people concerned of the genuineness of
your requirement. At the same time unnecessary expenses
disturb you. Your attempts to renovate the house or buy
a new vehicle meet with partial success. You buy some
costly goods often financed by others. Your travel plans
become successful. But you have to wait for some time to
undertake the travels. Your hard labour does not fetch you
the expected returns. On the other hand disappointment
caused by the reverses gives you agony.
Marriage proposals are marred by some mediators.
Newlyweds are quite happy, though they do not enjoy the
good will of some senior relatives.
Chitta 3, 4: Unfavourable currents disturb you. Problems
of health cause concern. You gin in disputes.
Swati: You lose in disputes. You gain from investments.
Visakha 1, 2, 3: Health problems become active.
Unfavourable currents disturb you. You gain through
disputes and earn wealth.
Hasta: You gain from investments. You win in disputes.

Vrischika (Scorpio)
Visakha 4, Anuradha and
Jyestha
Chitta 1, 2: Unfavourable currents torment you. Problems

of health cause concern. You gain from disputes.
Mars towards the close, Jupiter, Venus, and Rahu favour

you.
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This offers a fairly good picture. In general you are lucky

and you win in many of the ventures. In official life you
are the favourite of higher-ups. Those who do business
enjoy public favour. Still disappointments in some matters
make you uneasy. Some friends do not offer the promised
help. But you enjoy providential grace and setbacks in life
do not affect the general trend which is favourable. You
may be deceived by some people feigning friendship. But

take notice of that fortunately and avoid mishaps. You get
some valuable good through the life partners kinsmen.
Travel plans succeed and enjoy the travel. You may be
separated from close associates partly due to the travel you
undertake. Some problems at home and anxiety over the
health of seniors make you disturbed. Problems of health
occasionally disturb you.
Marriage proposals easily click. You choose the partner
of your choice.Newlyweds enjoy the milieu. Childbirth
is likely in some cases. Entourage increases in some
other cases.
Visakha 4: You are concerned about health problems.
Unfavourable currents disturb you. You win in disputes.
Anuradha: Injuries are likely. Seniors favour you.
Jyestha: Unfavourable currents disturb you. You gain in
disputes. You gain from investments.
Dhanus (Sagittarius)
Moola, Poorvashada and
Uttarashada 1
The Sun in the first half, Mercury, Venus and Rahu are
favourable. Others are not.
This presents an average picture. There are gains from
properties and favour of the higher-ups. But they do not
in any was give you satisfaction. It is simply a consolation
for the embittered soul. The fact is that you have been
trying for quite some time for achieving an important
object. But you are simply tantalized. False ;promises
do not lead you anywhere. Your enemies are powerful
and unless you put up stiff resistance, you are not likely
to overcome the snowballing difficulties. Yet the financial
position is fairly good and a favour from an unexpected
source gives you some relief. You acquire some costly
goods. But your ambitions like decorating and furnishing
the house do not bear fruit.
Poorvashada: You win in disputes. You enjoy the favour

of seniors. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Uttarashada 1: Injuries are likely. You incur the
displeasure of seniors. You face unfavourable currents.
Makara (Capricorn)
Uttarashada 2, 3 4, Sravana and
Dhanistha 1, 2
The Sun in the latter half, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus in
the latter half and Saturn are favourable. Others are not.
This is a very good picture. You succeed in the ventures
undertaken and achieve your objects without any
impediments. You make your mark and win approbation.
Academicians show their talents and win recognition.
Those in service are selected for special work in which
they show their ability. Your innovative approach fetches
you fame and recognition. There is good flow of income.
A matter which has been kept in abeyance by authorities
is now set right. You enjoy the full rights to which are
entitled. Proper disputes end in your favour though, in the
process, you incur the displeasure of some kinsmen. You
undertake travel with the members of the family and those
who are religiously inclined visit shrines. Speculation
proves partially successful.
Marriage proposals click and you choose the partner of
your liking. Newlyweds enjoy themselves.
Construction undertaken by you progresses and there is
plentiful supply of finances as desired by you.
Uttarashada 2, 3, 4: You lose in disputes. Unfavourable
currents disturb you. Problems of health cause concern.
Sravana: You gain from disputes. You gain from
investments. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Dhanistha 1, 2: Unfavourable currents cause worry.
Problems of health cause concern. You gain from disputes.
Marriage proposals do not click and often the opposition

of some jealous women stands in the way.Newlyweds are
fairly happy though they get problems of health while
travel.You get some opportunities to show your capacity
as a go-by, but these are not exciting.A period of mixed
results, but predominantly bad.
The Sun in the latter half, Mars, and Venus in the early
are favourable. Others are not.
Moola: Problems of health cause concern. You lose in

disputes. Favourable currents cheer you up.
This presents an average picture. You succeed in some

matters connected with profession. Your representation
Kumbha (Aquarius)
Dhanistha 3, 4, Satabhisha, and
Poorvabhadrapada 1, 2, 3
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is favourably received by the authorities after a long

chain of formalities and getting knotted up in the official
bottleneck for some time. You are a bit satisfied. But you
cannot rejoice when you find people with less competence
are also elevated. In some matters of major nature, the
authorities are stiff and try to create hurdles. With all these
the isolation you face is a bit disgusting. Even if you get
promotion in the teeth of opposition, you are shifted to
remote place where you find no suitable companion to
share your feelings.
You get good returns from investments. But in the latter
half you face sideling in a gathering of kinsmen. You
might have helped them earlier, but the whole matter has
sunk into oblivion. You feel a bit annoyed. But when the
days are bad you cannot expect things to be better.
Marriage proposals draw flak. In fact you feel disappointed
at the attitude of the concerned person.Newlyweds enjoy
themselves though may feel disgusted at the approach of
some kinsmen.
Dhanistha 3, 4: Unfavourable currents disturb you.
Problems of health disturb you. You win in disputes.
Satabhisha: You lose in disputes. You gain from
character assassination. But this will not succeed. It just

ends as a threat.
Marriage proposals are successful and you choose the lifepartner of your liking. Newlyweds enjoy themselves and
undertake a pleasant honeymoon with wishes of kinsmen.
On the whole, a good period but for some minor setbacks.
Poorvabhadra 4: Unfavourable currents trouble you.
Problems of health cause concern. You gain from disputes.
Uttarabhadra: You lose in disputes. You gain from
Revati: Unfavourable currents disturb you. You gain from
investments. You gain from disputes.
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Poorvabhadra 1, 2, 3: Unfavourable currents disturb

you. Problems of health disturb you. You win in disputes.
Meena (Pisces):
Poorvabhadrapada 4,
Uttarabhadrapada and Revati
Mars, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus in the latter half are
favourable. Others are not.
This offers a fairly good picture. You succeed in ventures
in general. Despite this face some obstacles in matters
relating to social life. Your good acts are wrongly
interpreted and you become a scapegoat at times. But
you enjoy providential grace and you are helped by a
friend in an unexpected way. You act skilfully and your
appropriate actions in the right time avoid a major mishap.
Some disputes which have been going on in relation to
your property come to an end and legitimate claims are
unequivocally established. The obstacles created by
some woman vanish quickly and you identify the right
cause for the setbacks you underwent in some matters to
the surprise of the antagonists. Those who are engaged
in business find that some professional rivals indulge in
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Complementary Nature in
Nature
D. K. Hari & D. K. Hema Hari
ne often hears in the English language, the

remark, Behind every successful man is a woman.
This phrase conjures up an image of the woman being lesser
than the male gender and playing only a supportive role,
while the man is the achiever.
In stark contrast to the above statement and view, in India

and the Indian languages, the wife is called Saha Dharmini,
meaning one who is along with the man. This terms implies
that the wife and the husband are to go along in life together,
performing their deeds together, towards leading a righteous
life, pursuing the 4 goals of life namely, Dharma which may
be translated in a limited way, as righteousness, Artha - wealth,
Kama desires and pleasures, Moksha liberation, salvation.
for a partnership, togetherness and a cooperative effort to be

successful, it calls for a sense of complementing one another
to complete the task on hand effectively.
If the two partners are just equals and have equal of

everything, there definitely would be times when their
strengths would add up and double the gains. But there would
also be times when both would be found lacking and there
would be great gaps and falls.
While Saha is commonly understood to mean equal, there is

another word for equal namely Sama meaning same level.
So the term Saha Dharmini must have a deeper connotation.
In many languages brothers and sisters are called Sahodara
and Sahodari respectively, meaning ones who along with
you, bear and share the joys and burdens of a joint family.
Saha seems to be more than just equal. Saha denotes a form
of parternship, co-" as in cooperative, togetherness. And
Equals leave gaps

While in the case of complementing, what one lacks, the
other can provide, thus leaving no room for a gap in the
collective unit.
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it is the male, the lion who gets to eat first and the most, before
the others get their share. This is in return for his role of keeping
the pride together and safe. This is where, the term lions share
originated from.
Amongst the birds, it is the male emperor penguin who takes
over the baton from his female partner to hatch the egg and look
after the young for months on end in the harsh, freezing Antartic
winter, while the female partner goes back to the sea, to replenish
her store of energy and bring back food for the penguin chick.
In the insect kingdom, all the bees, males included, work to the
tunes of the Queen Bee.
Complementary Units fit perfectly, no gaps

If every such, complete family unit were to complement each
other in a collective living community, then there would be no
gaps in the society, civilization as a whole too.
In each species, the male and female, evolve roles and

responsibilities, suited to their innate, individual capability.
A representation of such a complementing concept is the
depiction of Shiva, a popular divinity of the land as ArdhaNaari,
meaning half woman, where the figure of half man and half
woman sharing every part of the body shows the complementary
nature of roles they are supposed to play in all activities of life.
Amongst equals, each tries to score over the other. Equals lead
to competition, infights, separation. In a complement, since each
one is aware of the strengths and weaknesses of each other, they
do not see any competition from the other. So complements lead
to dependency, togetherness and partnership.
This philosophy formed the basis for the framing of the various
family models and the structure of the Indian society, in the days
of the past. By referring to a wife as a Saha Dharmini, Indian
thought and ethos, thus stressed on the fact that men and women
are complementary in nature to one another and only collectively
can perform their righteous duties at 3 levels, namely for their
1. Home and Family
2. Society and Community
3. Culture and Civilization
We can see such a complementing nature at work in the whole
of Nature. Even the lion, the symbol of masculinity, relents to
this driving force of Nature. It is the females in a pride of lions,
who typically hunt and bring back food for the pride. However,
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This is further exemplified

and elaborated in the
concept of the three
feminine divinities, the
wives of the three primary
divinities, Brahma,
Vishnu and Shiva, in the
Indian pantheon of Gods.
Ardhanaari
If we pause and observe

intently,
1. The wife of Brahma
t h e c r e a t o r, i s
Saraswathi, the
embodiment of
k n o w l e d g e , f o r,
inorder to create,
knowledge is a
requisite and Saraswathi brings in this knowledge
2. The wife of Vishnu, the preserver, is Lakshmi, the
embodiment of wealth, for, inorder to sustain and operate,
wealth is a requisite and Lakshmi brings in this wealth
3. The wife of Shiva, the regenerator, recycler, is Shakthi, the
embodiment of energy, for, inorder to recycle i.e. destroy
and recreate, energy is a requisite and Shakthi brings in that
energy.
The masculine aspect in these concepts, denote a function in

the cycle of the Universe, while the feminine aspect denotes the
substance or resource required for this functioning.
These feminine divinities were perhaps the earliest Women
of Substance.
tail, is called Mizar-Alcor

in modern Astronomy.
Since thousands of years,
in Indian astronomy,
this star has been known
as Arundhati-Vasishta.
Vasishta was one of
the most accomplished
Rishi and together with
Arundhati, his wife, they
were regarded as the most knowledgeable, much respected,
ideal couple in Indian legends. Why a double name for this star?
After the invention of telescope, modern astronomers identified
this star to be a double star. They also found that this system
of double star is such that, it is not one star going around the
other, which is the usual form of double star system. Instead,
in Arundhati-Vasishta, the 2 stars go around each other, much
as how 2 people rotate and go around a common fixed spot in
Phugadi, a game in India.
This symbolism denotes the higher understanding in the

civilization, that the functioning and the resources needed to
function, coming together with a purpose, is what ensures
successful completion of any activity. It is the understanding
of this complementary nature of Nature, all the way from the
divine forces at work throughout the Universe, to the various
living forms in this Universe, including man and woman on
earth, that formed the ethos of the land of India.
This ethos through the ages has given the due position and
respect, in all spheres of life, to men and women. It is this
realization that was put in practice in various facets of life
concerning men and women and their roles in society, in India,
through the ages. To the extent, that this ethos also found
reflection in other fields as well, namely Astronomy and social
customs.
In many marriage customs of India, after the couple is wed, one
of the wedding ritual is, the gazing of Arundhati-Vasishta. The
husband and wife are taken outside by the priest and asked to
gaze at Arundhati-Vasishta in the sky. Ever wondered what this
ritual is all about and who are Arundhati-Vasishta and that too,
in the sky? One of the spectacular constellations in the northern
hemisphere, is the Ursa Major constellation, also called the
Great Bear, the Big Dipper. This constellation can be identified
by seven prominent stars.
The significance of this constellation is that when we join the two
stars in the belly of the bear, they always point to the Pole Star
in the North. This constellation is called Sapta Rishi in Indian
astronomy and each of the seven prominent stars has been named
after some of the prominent Rishi of India. One such star, at the
It is very interesting to note that these stars were given the name
of an ideal couple. It is further interesting to note that gazing at
this ideal couple in the sky has infiltrated as a marriage custom
of the land, where after the couple is wed, the husband and wife
are taken out by the priest and shown this Arundhati-Vasishta
star system. Today, neither the priest nor those around are able
to explain this ritual. It is even ironic that this ritual is held
during midday under the blazing sun, when no stars are seen
and with no clue as to even where this star lies. Our ancients
were not only well advanced in Astronomy to have discovered
this uncommon system of double stars but were also foresighted
enough to include it as a marriage ritual to relate to and reinforce
to common man, that in a marriage it is not the wife going around
the husband or the other way around.
Their message to society was that, both husband and wife
together, as partners, have to complement each other and go
around, the central point the family and society, fulfilling
their duties to the best of their innate, individual nature and
capability. It is time for all of us in this world, to focus on
Saha, the complementing factor too, rather than on Sama, the
equalizing factor alone.
Understanding our ancients way of living and picking a leaf or
two of wisdom from them, can help us in understanding ourselves
better and handling our relationships and business in harmony
with each other and with Nature.
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Timings for
Rahukala, Gulikakala and Yamakantaka
12 hours of the day and 12 hours of
the night are divided into 8 sections
each having duration of 90 minutes or
1 hours each. The seven Upagrahas
kaala, paridhi, dhooma, ardhaprahara,
yamakantaka, indrachaapa and
Maandi take over by turns their rulership of the seven sections, each day,
leaving one to Rahu. The period ruled
by Rahu is called Raahukala which
is generally considered inauspicious.
The timings of the ruler-ship of
Raahukala for the seven weekdays are
furnished in the table below.
The timings given are for days when
the sunrise is 06.00 AM and sunset
06.00 PM. For calculating the exact
duration of the period of Raahukalam,
on any day, the duration of the
daytime must be ascertained first and
that has to be divided by 8. The result
arrived will denote the duration of

the each of the 8 sections for the day.
For example take a Sunday having
the sunrise at 06.20 AM and sunset
at 05.40 PM. The duration of the
daytime will then be only 11h.20m..,
or 680minutes. Divided by 8 the
sectional value will be only 85
minutes. Raahukala generally for
Sunday is from 16.30 to 18 hrs. In this
case Raahukala must therefore be only

Weekday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Rahukala
16.30 to 18.00
07.30 to 09.00
15.00 to 16.30
12.00 to 13.30
13.30 to 15.00
10.30 to 12.00
09.00 to 10.30
for 85 minutes. It would commence

85 minutes before the actual unset of
the day namely, 05.40 AM. Therefore
the Raahukala for the day will be
from 16h.15m, to 17h.40m. It has
to be worked out accordingly for
the periods of other Upagrahas also.
Gulikakala is considered auspicious.
Regarding Yamakantaka, popularly
considered inauspicious, opinions
however, differ.
Gulikakala Yamakantaka
15.00 to 16.30
12.00 to 13.30
13.30 to 15.00
10.30 to 12.00
12.00 to 13.30
09.00 to 10.30
10.30 to 12.00
07.30 to 09.00
09.00 to 10.30
06.00 to 07.30
07.30 to 09.00
15.00 to 16.30
06.00 to 07.30
13.30 to 15.00
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