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One of my favorite Stories on Karma.

10/13/2012

High in the reaches of Mount Kailash is the abode of Lord Shiva. One evening Lord Vishnu, came to see Shiva. He left behind at the entrance Garuda, the half-man, half-eagle composite, who served as his vehicle. Garuda sat alone, marveling at the natural splendor of the place. Suddenly his eyes fell on a beautiful creature, a little bird seated on the arch crowning the entrance to Shiva’s place. Garuda wondered aloud: “How marvelous is this creation! One who has created these lofty mountains has also made this tiny bird – and both seem equally wonderful.”

Just then Yama, the god of death who rides a buffalo, came passing by with the intention of meeting Shiva.

As he crossed the arch, his eyes went over to the bird and he raised his brows in a quizzical expression. Then he took his eyes off the bird and disappeared inside.

Now, in the ancient Hindu thought, even a slight glance of Yama is said to be the harbinger of death. Garuda, who had observed Yama’s action, told himself, “Yama looking intently at the bird can mean only one thing – the bird’s time is up. Perhaps on his way back he will carry away the bird’s soul with him.” Garuda’s heart was filled with pity for the helpless creature.

That it was oblivious of its own impending doom further agonized Garuda and he resolved to save the bird from the clutches of death. He swooped it up in his mighty talons, rushed to a forest thousands of miles away and left the bird on a rock beside a brook. Then he returned to Kailash and regained his position at the entrance gate.

Soon after, Yama emerged from inside, and nodded to Garuda in recognition. Garuda greeted the god of death and said: “May I put a question to you? While going in, you saw a bird and for a moment you became pensive, why?”

Yama answered him thus: “Well, when my eyes fell on the little bird, I saw that it was to die in a few minutes, swallowed by a python, far away from here in a forest near a brook. I wondered how this tiny creature would traverse the thousand of miles separating it from its destiny in such a short time. But there are no such serpents here, high on Kailash, and I was briefly puzzled.” Then I forgot. Surely it must have happened somehow.”

Saying this, Yama smiled and went away. Did he know about Garuda’ s specific role in the matter? Nobody can know for sure. Again, Garuda marveled at the turn of events had taken unfolding karma.

Karma, and its Consequences:

The word karma is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘kri,’ meaning ‘to do,’ implying that all action is karma. Technically, the term incorporates both an action and its consequence.

Thus Garuda’s karma consisted of the act of carrying away the bird and also its consequent snatching by the cruel hands of destiny. Hence, a deed, pure in its content, led to an apparently unfavorable outcome. Through this subtle tale, we are made to confront a dilemma which constantly recurs in our own lives, namely, the relative impurity and purity of an action. Is an action to be deemed positive or negative solely on the basis of the result it generates? Or, is there some other criterion? Indeed there is. What determines the nature of the karma is the will or intention behind an act.

“One who acts with the best of intentions, does not get the sin of the outward consequence of his action.” (Yoga Sikha).

For example, a doctor is not responsible for murder, if the operation per chance ends in the death of his patient. In the above tale, Garuda’s duty was not to protect the bird, but rather to try and protect it.

“Even if a man does not succeed, he gets all the merit of doing his duty, if he strives the utmost to his capacity.” (Mahabharata: Udyoga Parva 93.6)

“Some undertakings succeed and others fail. That is due to the divine order of things. If a man does his part of the work, no sin touches him.” (Mahabharata: Santi Parva 24.30)

It is the psychological impulse behind an action that is ‘karma,’ that which sets going a chain of causes culminating in karmic fruits. Actions then must be intentional if they are to generate karmic fruits.

One of the most significant instructional references to karma comes from the Bhagavad Gita, which says:

“You have the right only to work, but not to the fruits thereof.” (2.47)

Significant here is the fact that we are entitled only to act, and have ‘no right’ over the ensuing results. This profound assertion is not mere discourse, but rather loaded with sound practical advice, which can act as a sensible strategy for whatever we set out to achieve. This is because the outcome of any enterprise is not solely dependent on our individual efforts but is bound to numerous other factors over which we may or may not have influence.

Thus why worry over something on which we do not have control? Also, detaching ourselves from the burden of anxiety over the impending result frees us from mental stress, and enables us to devote ourselves with calm concentration to the matter at hand.

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KARMA Your personal Jyotisha Chart is the key to your karma or your karmic roadmap!!

10/11/2012

KARMA PHALA

Was God responsible for your imperfect life or shortcomings? In Gita 5.15, Lord Krishna states:" Neither the sense of acting; nor actions, nor connections of cause and effect comes from the Lord of this world. These three arise from Nature". Prakriti or Nature is constituted of the five elements: akasa, vayu, agni, apah and prithivi – ether, air, fire, water and earth. Akasa is equated with space, is the substratum on which the other four elements play their parts. You see, good and evil emanates from them in the course of their interactions, but is akasa affected by these medications? Is the Sun affected in way just because you make remarks? No it is not. In the same way, Isvara remains unaffected by the merit and demerits in beings.

Atma seems to take the characteristics of Prakriti, while actually It does not. People who are sunk in ignorance impose the traits of prakriti on Atman and get deluded.Their knowledge is veiled by maya. Iswara is bliss and Perfect Poise. Sri Krishna explains that He is not the creator or doer nor is he the enjoyer, and He has no connections with the cause and effect. Karma has no place in His blessedness. Isvara does not take note of the merit or demerit of any. Knowledge is veiled by ignorance; mortals are thereby deluded.

God neither creates your worries, problems or imperfections. God does not take credit for your perfections; neither does he find a remedy for your imperfections. They are not in your business of merits and demerits and the resulting karma phala.

The doctrine of karma phala sets the natural law as man himself being responsible for his good or bad actions. Karma is not punishment or retribution but simply an extended expression or consequence of natural acts. Man has to lead a life to correct the course of his life. No-one else is going to carry your load; it is yours to carry despite your imperfections and as long as the sanchita karma stock lasts. Just be yourself even if you have to cling to your imperfections. That is prarabdha karma. You are still unique and not some-one’s definition of life as he may be having his imperfections due to his karma-phala. You define yourself according to your truths. Let the other person accept you on your terms. No-one should be beating you down to silence because you are imperfect in their eyes. That comparison makes them imperfect and he or she is only adding on their sanchita karma.

Yogi Ananda Saraswathi

Jupiter, Brihispati, Guru

10/9/2012

Jai Guru Jai Guru Jai Guru !!!!BRIHASPATI. The planet Jupiter in Vedic astrology is referred to as Guru, Brihaspati and Devaguru meaning ‘teacher, lord of light and teacher of the Gods.’ He is the Lord of planet Jupiter. Jupiter is considered to be the most auspicious of the planets. Thus he is verily described to be the Guru of Devas, personification of piety and religion, the chief offerer of prayers and sacrifices, represented as the Purohita of the gods with whom he intercedes for men. He attained his position as the preceptor of the Devas, by performing penances on the banks of Prabhas Tirtha. Satisfieed with his penance, Lord Shiva is said to have granted this exalted position and also as one of the Navagrahas.

Brihaspati is also the arch-nemesis of Shukracharya, the guru of the demons, the Danavas. As leader of the planets, Brihaspati is also described as Ganapathi. Generally Brihaspati is taken to be the god of wisdom and eloquence. As such, various works are ascribed to him such as Barhaspatya Sutras, a patronymic of Brihaspati. This work together with Lokayata, the materialistic sutras formed the foundational text for the Carvaka school and nastika philosophy.

DEPICTION: According to the Rig Veda 4.40.1,Brihaspati is the son of Rishi Angirasa. The Shiva Purana gives his mother’s name as Surupa. He has three wives: Shuba, Tara and Mamata. Shuba gives birth to seven daughters, Bhanumati, Raaka, Archismati, Mahamati, Mahishmati, Sinivali and Havishmati. Tara is said to have given birth to seven sons and a daughter. Through Mamata, Brihaspati had two sons, Kacha and Bharadwaja. Brihaspati’s brothers are Utathya and Samvartana.

Lord Brihaspati is described of yellow or golden colour and holding the following divine attributes: a pointer stick, lotus and rosary beads. The stick is a pointer towards knowledge and prosperity. He seeks that one move away from darkness and ignorance. The lotus is a symbol of wisdom. The rosary represent mediation and the vedas. He is shown to be a handsome youth with a showing belly and broad chest. Sometimes he is shown with four arms and wears yellow cloths and is very fond of sweets. He sits on a lotus and his chariot is pulled by an elephant. In art, the elephant is shown in the background. Two small idols depicting the alm seekers are shown on Brihaspati’s right and left. This is a reminder to be compassionate.

NAVAGRAHAS: Guru rules over the signs Dhanu -Sagittarius and Meena- Pisces. He is exalted in Karka -Cancer and in his fall in Makara -Capricorn. The Sun, Moon and Mars are considered friendly to Brihaspati, Mercury is hostile and Saturn is neutral. Where the Sun is known as Atman or soul, Brahaspati is known as Jiva, the consciousness of the soul representing the individuality of the Self.

PURPORT: He is the god of vastness, growth and expansion in a person's horoscope and life. Brihaspati is also the karaka of fortune, wealth, fame, luck, devotion, faith, spirituality, charity, morality, meditation, mantra, children, magistrates, lawyers, government and religion. He is concerned with education, teaching and the dispensation of knowledge. Thus Brihaspati represents sacred scripture, wisdom, benevolence and philosophy. Brihaspati also represents the balance of past karma, religion, philosophy, knowledge and issues relating to offspring.

WORSHIP: Brihaspati is lord of three Nakshatras or lunar mansions: Punarvasu-Punarpoosam, Vishakha and Purva Bhadrapada-Pooratadhi. According to traditional Hindu astrology, worship or propitiation of Brihaspati or Guru results in cure from ailments affecting the stomach and helps ward off sins. He increases strength, valor, longevity and is the boon-giver of fatherhood to the childless and vidya, good education. As Guru of Devas, he is the protector of the world and is Shreshta or matchless among the wise. Those seeking justice, worship Brihaspati as he is the Loka Guru, the dispenser of justice. Studying the Vedas is his blessings. Moreover studying the Vedas is considered the best way to know him. Thursday is considered the best day to worship Brihaspati.

MYTHOLOGY: A king is blessed with seven sons. Their wives turned away two alms seeking Brahmin. Brihaspati was displeased and thus the King’s wealth and kingdom was affected. There was devastation and the king was reduced to poverty. The youngest daughter in law sought excuse from the Brahmins and gave them alms but the elder six would still deny alms. She therefore seeks the Brahmins’ counsel to get over the bad days. She was asked to observe fasting for Brihaspati and feed Brahmins. Two human figures should also be made and kept behind the doors seeking the safe return of husbands who had gone to a foreign country.

The story goes that the king’s seven sons had gone on a foreign tour. The youngest daughter in law took this opportunity to observe the rituals. The youngest son went to a neighbouring land where the king there died. He had no son to to find a suitable successor, a garland was hung on a female elephant to garland the prospective king. The elephant goes around, you guessed it, and garlands the youngest son. He therefore became the king. Anyway he still searched for his brothers and they were no to be found. The new King constructs a temple tank for public welfare. That needed labor-supply, and surprise surprise, the brothers appear as labourers amidst the thousands. He called them to his palace and they live happily ever after. Thereafter, worship to Brihaspati and giving of alms was advocated by the new king.

BRIHASPATIVARA VRAT: Thursday, which is Brihaspatiwar or Vrihaspativar, is dedicated to Vishnu and Brihaspati, the Guru of Devas. Yellow is the color of the day. A fast is observed on the day and food is consumed only once. It is traditionally adhere to visit Hanuman Temple on Thursdays. The vrat is said to brings blessings of wealth and happy life. It is also believed that Lord Vishnu appears in the guise of a Sadhu to test the devotees on Thursdays.

GAYATRI: Aum Guru Devaya Vidmahe, Parabrahmane Dheemahi, Tanno Guruh Prachodayat.

Hara Hara Mahadeva.
Yogi Ananda Saraswathi

Rahu

10/3/2012

RAHU: Rahu is one of the navagrahas in
Vedic astrology. Rahu kala or the time of day under the influence of Rahu is considered inauspicious. In Hindu thinking Rahu is the mighty child of Maya or the illusory power of nature attached to its...
mayavi. In esoteric astrology, it relates to the
Seventh Ray representing a force displaying all the possibilities within the realm of existence. This planet earns a reputation that it is a mastermind manipulator and schemer. Rahu is the Lord of three nakshatras or lunar mansions being Ardra, Svati and Shatabhisha.

ASURAS: Rahu’s story has its origin in Asuras. They were originally gods but over time they were driven to become demons. This transformation was a change in character and did not entail a loss
of power. This unusual feature is reflected in Hindu mythology depicting that gods and demons of equal strength. They fight for domination of the three lokhas as the gods were not always able to keep control of the heavens. Some demons acquired great powers

and force concessions out of the greater gods, particularly Brahma as a result of austerities they performed. Brahma was generous with his boon but yet again the gods usually outwitted them by trickery or by their own austerities. Generally demons were enemies of the Gods.

Asuras were able to assume any form they wish; possessing special powers, they
could move their abodes whenever or wherever they wished. Different classes of
asuras can be distinguished. The Daityas and Danavas, children of the sage
Kasyapa by Diti and Danu, are ocean demons. They were confined to the underwater
realm of Patala by Indra. He also set Varuna to watch over them.

RAHU, in half part, was earlier known as Savarbhanu. He acquired special
charachteristics as a result of churning the ocean milk. When Mohini was passing
down the line of devas and giving them amrita, one of the Daitya with four arms
and a tail, had slipped between Surya and Chandra to receive the amrita by
trickery. Surya and Chandra discovered the fraud and summon Lord Vishnu. He cuts
the asura in two with his discuss. Being recipient of the amrita the cut parts
survive.

The head became Rahu and trunk became Kethu. They took their
place in the stellar sphere as ascending and descending nodes. But as vengeance
would have it, Rahu never forgot his hatred for the sun and moon. With leave
granted that on certain occasions Rahu should approach these gods and render
them unclean, so that their bodies at these times become thin and black. With
his mouth agape, he pursues them as a celestial serpent, in turn through the sky
and sometimes catches up to swallow them, thus causing eclipse.

DEPICTION: Rahu is said to be the son of Vrihaspati and Sinhika, He is
represented by a dragon’s cut-off head, travels in a chariot with eight black
horses eternally yoked to it. He is often depicted as a serpent in sculptures
and art. The remaining half, Ketu is depicted like a serpent’s tail. However,
Rahu may also be shown riding a black lion or as seated on a Simhasana or
throne. He may have two hands, the right hand carrying a woolen blanket and a
book, the left hand being shown empty. If four hands are shown, they can carry
sword, shield and lance, the fourth one being in Varadamudra.

NAVAGRAHA AND ASTROLOGY: The Navagrahas or the nine planets are regarded by the Hindus as
of the greatest astrological significance and are believed to influence the life
of the individual as also the course of history. As per traditional list, the
nine planets are Ravi or Surya -Sun, Soma or Chandra -Moon, Mangala, Kuja or
Angaraka -Mars, Budha -Mercury, Brhaspati or Guru -Jupiter, Sukra -Venus, Sani
-Saturn, Rahu and Kethu. The seven days of the week have derived their names
from the first seven planets. Rahu and Kethu are not planets but ascending and
descending nodes of the moon. Sometimes Ketu is depicted as the personification
of comets and meteors. Sani, Rahu and Ketu are considered inauspicious, even
positively maleficent. They are propitiated to keep children’s diseases
away.

In Vedic astrology Rahu is seen as an asura or demon who does his
best to plunge any area of life he controls into chaos, mystery and cruelty. He
is associated with the world of material manifestation and worldy desire; and
random, uncontrolled growth without wisdom or understanding. Rahu is a karaka or
indicator of worldly fame, greed, high intelligence, manipulation, obsessive
behaviour, foreigners, mass disease, dementia and inertia. However, if used the
right way, Rahu can be instrumental in strengthening a person's power and
converting even the strongest enemy into a friend. Rahu is also linked to
deception, insincere and immoral acts. He can also signify irreligiousness,
fallacy, falsehools and uncleanliness. At the same time venerating Rahu may
strengthen one’s power to win over enemies. In the science of astrology Rahu
and ketu are the two intersection points of paths of Earth and Moons travel.

MAHABARATHA: The Pandavas in exile were in distress on account of their
misfortunes. The story of Jalandhara’s birth and life was narrated by the sage
Narada to encourage them. He reminds them that adversity and prosperity come to
all. The valiant Jalahandra, the son of Ocean and river Ganges on one occasion
conquered Vishnu. But he was himself slain by Shiva. Rahu, whose head was
severed from his body by Vishnu during Samudra Manthan, was perennially
swallowing Surya and Chandra. These accounts excites the curiosity of the
Pandava brothers and to their enquiry about Jalahandra, Narada continues the
story. The story goes that Jalahandra learns of Lord Shiva’s attack. Parvathi’s
beauty exhited him to attck Shiva. Rahu was sent to summon Shiva into
submission.

On Rahu’s arrival the court envoy delivered his message to
Siva. The Lord did not speak but the snake Vasuki fell from his lock of hair and
began eating Ganesha’s rat. Seeing this Kartikeya’s peacock made awful noise and
Vasuki left the rat and returned to its original place. Lakshmi entered the
assembly with the Amrita vessel with which Brahma’s fifth head attached on
Shiva’s hand was resuscitated. The head rolling on the ground uttered the most
boastful language, until the myriads of hideous forms from Siva’s locks quiteted
it. The whole spectacle was witnessed by Rahu. Seeing all this Rahu asked Siva
to forsake his wife and children and live a mendicant life. At a sign from
Shiva, Nandi the bull, showed Rahu to the door. This was Rahu’s role. War being
determined, Jalahandra marched to Kailasa.

HANUMAN: It is generally
believed that venerating Lord Hanuman helps to reduce the negative influence of
Rahu and Kethu. The story goes that the demon Ravana once imprisoned the
Navagrahas. They were saved by Lord Hanuman and gets a boon that anyone blessed
by Hanuman are deemed to be blessed by the Navagrahas also. Another legend
speaks of Hanuman, in his childhood, flying towards Surya to swallow him. It was
solar eclipse and Rahu was also about to swallow the sun. It was then that Rahu
sees little Hanuman attempting to swallow. Hanuman gets excited seeing a
bodiless head floating around trying to eat up the sun. Apparently Hanuman
caught Rahu and later released him.

TEMPLE: The Rahu-Naganatha
Temple at Thirunageshwaram, Tamil Nadu is devoted to the planet Rahu, the
ascending node of Moon. Rahu is described as a snake. The idol in this renowned
temple is in the human form with serpent image at the back. The prime idol of
Rahu is seen with his consort. The main deity is Lord Shiva. There is an
attractive Parvathi shrine as well. The legends say that a saint who was
affected by the bad influence of Rahu prayed to Lord Shiva to eradicate the
wrong influence of Rahu at this place. Rahu can create difficulties and
obstructions in life. By worshipping Rahu at this temple, one is said to get the
blessings of Shiva-Shakti to avoid such miseries. The prime offering at this
place is abishekam performed during Rahu’s time or Rahu Kalam. This is usually
milk abishekam during the kalam. One witnesses that during abishekam, milk that
flows over the deity turns blue!

Om Namah Shivaya.

Yogi Ananda Saraswati

The Nakshatra's and their Shakti's

10/2/2012

Each Nakshatra has its particular power or Shakti.

These are also the powers of the Devatas or the deities ruling the Nakshatras. Each of these Shaktis has its effect above and its effect below, and the final result of these three factors. The imagery is of common factors of plants, healing, worship, marriage and death.

This is a teaching that derives from an ancient Vedic text called Taittiriya Brahmana I.5.1 and from the commentary of Bhattabhaskara Mishra.

Ashwini
Ashwini is govern by the Ashwins, the twin horsemen. It has the power to quickly reach things (shidhra vyapani shakti). Its basis above are the creatures to be healed. Its basis below is the healing therapies.
From these three the entire world becomes free of disease Ashwini Nakshatra brings about quick aid and energization. The healing power of Ashwini is evident from these comments, particularly their ability to bring about fast, radical or miraculous cures as well as rejuvenation. The Ashwins are forces of Prana or the
life-force, which is quick in its action to stimulate, help, and initiate a new level of activity.

Bharani

Bharani is ruled by Yama, the God of Death. It has the power to take things away (apabharani shakti). Its basis above is the removal of life from the body. Its basis below is the carrying of the soul to the realm of the ancestors. By the combination of these three factors creatures move on to the next world. Bharani Nakshatra takes away that which has reached its term of life to a new condition. It shows the movement of the soul
away from the body. Yama guides the soul to the astral plane, where it can experience the result of its karma from the present life and prepare for the life to come. Yama is a figure of discipline and sacrifice.

Krittika

Krittika is ruled by Agni, the God of Fire. It has the power to burn (dahana shakti). Its basis above is heat and below is light. The result of these three is burning or purification Leila Krittika Nakshatra burns up negativity, purifies what is mixed, and cooks or prepares that which is not yet ripe. Agni is mainly the God of the sacred fire, so purification is perhaps the dominant action, not destruction, though purification does involve the destruction of impurity. Agni is also the fire that cooks our food and so there is a nourishing side to its effects as well. This fire has a childlike nature.

Rohini

Rohini is ruled by Prajapati, the Creator. Its power is growth (rohana shakti). Its basis above is the plants and below is the waters. The result of these three is creation.Rohini Nakshatra allows for growth and creation on all levels, bestowing great fertility. However it also evokes some degree of jealousy because others may resent that a person gains such abundance. More over it can increase desire. But these are only side effects to its great prosperity. Prajapati is the creator who can bestow everything so we should be careful what we want.

Mrigashirsha

Mrigashirsha is ruled by Soma, the God of the Moon or the immortal nectar. Its power is giving fulfillment (prinana shakti). Its basis above is extension. Its basis below weaving (producing clothing). These three
together make the world enjoyable. Mrigashirsha Nakshatra fills or covers with joy. It is like a beautiful cloth to make our life more attractive. Soma is a great enjoyment that is won, conquered, bought or stolen, so its procurement does not always come easily. However what does not require effort to gain is not always enjoyed either.

Ardra

Ardra is ruled by Rudra, the fierce form of Lord Shiva who represents thunder. Its power is effort (yatna shakti), particularly for making gains in life. Its basis above is hunting or searching. Its basis below is reaching the goal. These three bring about achievement Ardra Nakshatra arouses us to greater effort in life. This struggle can bring great rewards but not without persistence and a degree of luck. Rudra is the hunter and the wielder of the bow. The idea here also suggests placing of the arrow and hitting the target. For this one must have a good aim, as well as strength to shoot. Rudra is also the lord of wild animals.

Punarvasu
Punarvasu is ruled by Aditi, the Great Mother Goddess. Its power is the ability to gain wealth or substance (vasutva prapana shakti). Its basis above is the wind or air. Its basis below is wetness or rain. These three bring about the revitalization of the plants Punarvasu Nakshatra brings about the return of energy and vitality, like the return of the monsoon rains after the dry season. It causes our creative growths and inspirations to be renewed. Aditi is the Earth Goddess who grants all abundance and gives birth to all the Gods.

Pushya

Pushya is ruled by Brihaspati, the God of Divine wisdom. Its power is the ability to create spiritual energy (brahmavarchasa shakti). Its basis above is sacrificial worship. Its basis below is the worshipper. These three result in the creation of spiritual energyPushya Nakshatra increases our good karma and good efforts. The value of this Nakshatra for religious and spiritual practices is emphasized. Brihaspati is the lord of speech, particularly prayer, and of all forms of worship, including meditation, so these indications are all in harmony with his functions.

Aslesha

Aslesha is ruled by the serpent God. It has the power to inflict with poison (visasleshana shakti). Its basis above is the approach of the serpent. Its basis below is trembling and agitation. These three together bring about destruction of the victim Aslesha Nakshatra paralyzes the enemy. This can be helpful if we have enemies but it can serve to give a person an inimical temperament as well. It all depends upon how the energy of this Nakshatra is used. Serpents also give wisdom, but a practical wisdom through which one can overcome enemies and obstacles.

Magha

Magha is ruled by the Ancestors. It gives the power of to leave the body (tyage kshepani shakti). Its basis above is mourning. Its basis below is leaving the body. These three together bring about death Magha Nakshatra causes a change of state or condition, a kind of death. Usually it shows that we are coming to the end of a cycle. Its condition is prior to that of Bharani which indicates the movement of the soul away from the body. Of course there are higher meanings of this Nakshatra relative to Ancestors including ancestral pride and power.

Purva Phalguni

Purva Phalguni in the Vedic order is ruled by Aryaman, the God of contracts and unions. It gives the power of procreation (prajanana shakti). Its basis above is the wife or female partner. Its basis below is the male or masculine partner. These three together bring about the creation of the fetus. Purva Phalguni brings about union and procreation on all levels. Yet this follows some official agreement or marriage and is part of the creation of a new family or social order. Aryaman governs such productive alliances and also arranges the marriage festival.

Uttara Phalguni

Uttara Phalguni in the Vedic order is ruled by Bhaga, the God of happiness. Its power the giving of accumulation or prosperity (chayani shakti) through marriage or union. Its basis above is the wealth gained from ones own family. Its basis below is the wealth gained from ones partner and her family. These three together bring about the accumulation of wealth. Uttara Phalguni brings the prosperity that results through union. It indicates both the need for union and for organizing the resources gained through it. Bhaga is also a God of wealth who brings about the right apportionment of resources. While the previous Nakshatra shows marriage this shows the setting up of the household for the newly married couple.

Hasta

Hasta is ruled by Savitar, the creative form of the Sun God. Its power is the ability to gain what we are seeking and place it in our own hands (hasta sthapaniya agama shakti). Its basis above is the seeking of gain. Its basis below is the process of gaining. These three together place what one wishes to gain in ones own hand Hasta gives the ability to achieve our goals in a complete and immediate manner. Such goals are usually creative in
nature. Savitar is the creative will that builds up the universe with all of its beauty. His productions are most wonderful.

Chitra

Chitra is ruled by Twashtar, the Cosmic craftsman. Its power is ability to accumulate merit in life (punya cayani shakti). Its basis above is the law. Its basis below is the truth. Through these three the worker is able to gain honor in his work Chitra allows us to gain the fruit of our good karma that comes through righteousness. It has a highly spiritual energy and effect. Twashtar creates enduring forms, like a blacksmith, and also produces variety and abundance.

Swati

Swati is ruled by Vayu, the God of the Wind. It gives the power to scatter like the wind (pradhvamsa shakti). Its basis above is moving in various directions. Its basis below is change of form. The result of these three transformation Swati Nakshatra causes things to move and scatter. This can be destructive unless we learn how to use it to remove negativity. All these indications are basically those of the Wind, which has both healing and destructive powers.

Vishakha

Vishakha is ruled by Indra and Agni, who represent the powers of heat and lightning in the Atmosphere. It gives the power to achieve many and various fruits in life (vyapana shakti). Its basis above is plowing or
cultivation. Its basis below is the harvest. These three gives us the fruit of the harvest. Vishakha provides the effort to achieve our goals abundantly through time, like a farmer plowing his field. It does not give immediate
results but perhaps greater long term gains. Indra and Agni here are agriculture Gods showing the ripening effect of heat, rain and seasonal changes.

Anuradha

Anuradha is ruled by Mitra, the Divine Friend. It gives the power of worship (radhana shakti). Its basis above is ascension. Its basis below is descension. From these three honor and abundance is gained Anuradha Nakshatra gives balance in relationship, both honoring others and seeking ourselves to be honorable, through which we acquire fame and recognition. Mitra indicates compassion, devotion and right relationship.

Jyeshta

Jyeshta is ruled by Indra, the ruler of the Gods. It has the power to rise or conquer, and gain courage in battle (arohana shakti). Its basis above is attack and its basis below is defense. The result of these
three is that one becomes a heroJyeshta allows us to reach the summit of our personal powers but it requires great courage and effort. It shows karmic battles that require our complete energization in order to overcome. Indra is the king of the Gods who must eventually alone and single handed defeat the dragon, the most fearful of serpents. Though his position looks hopeless, he wins by courage and cunning, not by strength of arms.

Mula

Mula is ruled by Nirriti, the Goddess of destruction. It has the power to ruin or destroy. Its basis above is breaking things apart (barhana shakti). Its basis below is crushing things. Through these three one gains the power to destroy destruction. In bringing afflictions Mula Nakshatra allows us to destroy their root, as long as they don't overcome us. It shows the necessary destruction to proceed a new creation. Nirriti is Alakshmi or the denial of Lakshmi (abundance and prosperity). She is Kali or the negative effect of time that we must protect ourselves from or use to our advantage.

Purvashadha

Purvashadha is ruled by the Waters (Apas). Its power is that of invigoration (varchograhana shakti). Its basis above is strength. Its basis below is connection. Through these three one gains lustre Purvashadha brings about purification and regeneration, like the energy gained through taking a bath in water. It provides us additional energy for our efforts. These effects flow from the Waters, which in this instance are heavenly in nature and
can provide inner purification.

Uttarashadha

Uttarashadha is ruled by the Universal Gods (Vishwe Deva). Its power is grant an unchallengeable victory (apradhrisya shakti). Its basis above is the strength to win. Its basis below is the goal that one can win. From these three one becomes the unchallenged winner Uttarashadha brings us to the summit of our power, support and recognition, not so much through our personal efforts (which is more the case in Jyeshta) but with the
appropriate alliances and support of all the Gods. Our victory depends upon a righteous cause that is beneficial to all, which we are helping in. Here we fight more as the leader of an army.

Shravana

Shravana is ruled by Vishnu, the pervador. Its power is that of connection (samhanana shakti). Its basis above is seeking. Its basis below are the paths. The result of these three is the connection of all things together. Shravana enables us to link people together by connecting them to their appropriate paths in life. This requires receptivity and listening, and results in understanding and aspiration. Vishnu with his three strides links together the three worlds of Earth, Atmosphere and Heaven, connecting all creatures with the Gods.

Dhanishta

Dhanishta is ruled by the Vasus, the Gods of abundance. Its power is to give abundance and fame (khyapayitr shakti). Its basis above is birth. Its basis below is prosperity. These three give the power to bring people together. Dhanishta allows us to bring the resources of people together. In this way it builds upon the connections of Shravana and makes them more practical. The Vasus are the deities of the Earth that give
abundance on the earthly plane. They are manifestations of Agni or the sacred fire and show the gifts that it can dispense.

Shatabhishak

Shatabhishak is ruled by Varuna, the God of the cosmic waters. It has the power of healing (bheshaja shakti). Its basis above is extension or pervasion over all. Its basis below is the support of all. These three make the world free of calamity Shatabhishak counters difficult karmas through Divine grace and repentance. These include not only diseases but difficulties of all kind, including sin. While Ashwini gives more immediate
cures, Shatabhishak brings about a healing crisis leading to revitalization. Varuna is a God of sin, debts, injury and disease, who cannot only bring these calamities upon us but can remove them from us, if we propitiate him
sincerely.

Purva Bhadra

Purva Bhadra is ruled by Aja Ekapad, the one-footed serpent. It gives the fire to raise a spiritual person up in life (yajamana udyamana shakti). What is good for all people is its basis above. What is good for the Gods is its basis below. These three cause the entire world to be supportedPurva Bhadra grants a universal view through internal
purification. This raises up our spiritual aspiration in life and takes us out of the domain of selfish behavior. Aja Ekapad is the cosmic or celestial form of Agni or the sacred fire. It raises up our spiritual aspiration in life.

Uttara Bhadra

Uttara Bhadra is ruled by Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the depths of the Atmosphere. Its power is the bringing of the rain (varshodyamana shakti). Its basis above is the raining clouds. Its basis below growing of the plants. From these three factors the three worlds gain their stability. Uttara Bhadra grants growth and prosperity in a broad way, benefiting the entire world. This makes it very auspicious. Ahir Budhnya is the benefic serpent who brings the rain, connecting us with the creative powers at the foundations of the world.

Revati

Revati is governed by Pushan, the nourishing form of the Sun God. It has the power of nourishment symbolized by milk (kshiradyapani shakti). Its basis above is the cows. Its basis below are the calves. These three bring about the nourishment of the entire world Revati creates abundance through providing proper nourishment. It helps all people in their efforts. Pushan is the lord of cattle and the lord of the paths. He leads, protects and gathers the herd in their movement, particularly to new pastures. In this way he also protects the soul in its journey to the next world.

Vastu

10/2/2012

Vastu, the Vedic Concept of Architecture, believes in the creation of harmonious energy field in a structure by balancing available natural resources.

Vastu is a science that recognises how to use natural forces to achieve
a balance between negative & positive energies in the structure . Know how to utilise the eternal principles of Vastu, to improve the quality of your living experience both at home and in working life.

Five elements

According to vastu sastra, the world comprises five basic elements known as the pancha maha bhoota. Out of the eight planets, ours has life because of the presence and balance of these five elements.

The five elements are as follows.

EARTH (Bhumi) - Earth, the third planet in order from the sun, is a
big magnet with North and South poles as centers of attractions. Its magnetic
field and gravitational force has considerable effects on everything on the
Earth, living and non-living.

WATER (Jala) - This is represented by rain, river, sea and is in the
form of liquid, solid (ice) and gas (steam, cloud). It forms part of every plant
and animal. Our blood is mostly water. The habitat and physical life are where
water is present. This is true for all life forms and eco-cultures.If we see our
history, all the cultures had developed on the bank of any water bodies, so this
shows the influence of the water on our life, since ages.

AIR (Vayu) - As a life supporting element, air is a very powerful life
source. Human physical comfort values are directly and sensitively dependent on
correct humidity, air flow, temperature of air, air pressure, air composition
and its content.

FIRE (Agni) - Represents light and heat which account for day, night,
the seasons, energy, enthusiasm, passion and vigour.

SPACE (Akasha) - The akasha provides shelter to all the above
elements. It is also considered the primary conductor of all energy sources
within the universal context – physical energies such as sound and light, social
energies such as psychological and emotional, and cognitive energies such as
intellect and intuition.

Vastu Purusha Mandala

Vastu Purusha Mandala is a vital portion of the Vastu
Shastra and represents the diagrammatic and mathematical basis for design
generation. Here, Purush depicts the power, energy, cosmic man, or soul whereas
Mandala forms the generic name for any type of plan or chart that constitutes
the cosmos symbolically or metaphysically, which is universe's microcosm. Vastu
Purush denotes the emphasis of an area by resting his head in the direction of
north-east which is a balanced thinking and his lower-body facing the south-west
direction that signifies strength and stability. In the center is his navel,
which depicts cosmic awareness, and his hand facing towards north-west and
south-east depicting energy and movement.

The legend of the Vastu Purusha is related thus. Once a formless being blocked the heaven from the earth and Brahma with many other gods trapped him to the ground. This incident is depicted graphically in the
Vastu Purusha Mandala with portions allocated hierarchically to each deity based on their contributions and positions. Brahma occupied the central portion – the Brahmasthana- and other gods were distributed around in a concentric pattern. There are 45 gods in all including 32 outer deities.

North- Kubera- Ruled by lord of wealth (Finance)

South- Yama- Ruled by lord of death – Yama (Damaging)

East- Indra- Ruled by the solar deity- Aditya (Seeing the world)

West- Varuna- Ruled by lord of water (Physical)

Northeast {Eshanya} – Ruled by Shiva

Southeast- Agni- Ruled by the fire deity – Agni (Energy Generating)

Northwest- Vayu- ruled by the god of winds (Advertisement)

Southwest- Pitru/Nairutya, Niruthi- Ruled by ancestors (History)

Center- Brahma- Ruled by the creator of the universe (Desire)

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Trishula Musings:

Jyotish also called Vedic Astrology, Indian Astrology, is an ancient science and art of Light.

Jyotish is the astrology of Yoga, Tantra, Ayurveda, Sanskrit, Indian Culture and Indian Philosophy!

If you cut the roots off the tree , the tree of Jyotish will die. This then is a Cultural Genocide.

Jyotisha is the eyes of the Veda's, Upanishads, Puranas and Tantra's and Indian Culture.

If one is a sincere student of Yoga, and Tantra it is a must to practice Jyotisha.

Yoga is not just about physical exercise, it is a deep study that takes many years of intellectual study before one teaches.

From Various Authors
and many by Yogi Ananda Saraswathi

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Jyotisha is a holistic sacred healing system, it must be helpful to others.

Jyotisha is a Tantra, the deep many lifetime study of karma, time and reincarnation.

It is a practical mystical tool and practice.

Remedies are used to remove obstacles, to understand who we are in the universe.

What will be our dharma, how we will make money, and enjoy this life which hopefully will lead to moksha or freedom, Vedic Astrology deals with all aspects of life including Health & Relationships.

Jyotish was revealed to the Rishi's in order to set the prisoners free not to hold them hostage to their karma's or enslave the individual to what is seen as malific in a chart.

It was never meant to be fatalistic. Yes we have fate and free will and there is a remedy for every problem, Grace of God or Goddess is the biggest remedy.

There is always hope we always need to try and fight our way.

A Jyotishi is a guide a seer and points the way, a Jyotishi never traps anybody by giving a fatalistic negative reading making people feel hopeless and in despair.

The earth is the place of suffering a Jyotishi's gift is to find a solution to bring light to the situation.

Thus Jyotish is the science and art of Light.

Jyotish is about understanding the bigger questions a Yogi or Yogini asks,?

Why am I here??

What is going on and what is next??

How do I proceed?

Jyotish is about understanding Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (phenomenal realm of matter) how it is all woven together?

Jyotish is a Tantra a technique.

Jyotish is a sadhana it keeps the mind awake and aware and with the help of Lord Ganesha it helps us categorize life into a workable deeper understanding.

Thus Ganesh is the Lord of Jyotish, Saraswati helps us understand and gives Wisdom. Dakshinamurti helps us put it all together. Then one would have an istata devata (favorite God or Goddess). Then worship of the 9 planets.

Jyotish is a Path.

October 2012
Jupiter
-Rahu
-Nakshatra Shakti's
-Vastu
-September 2012
-36 Tattva's of Sankhya Philosophy
-planets and body parts
-Nakshatra's & Vishnu Shasranmam Strotram
-Vishvakarma Chitra Deity
-Sun's Day.. Sunday
-Lord Soma (Chandra) Moon
-Picture of Lord Chandra
August 2012
-Deities of the Planets
-Adhika Maasa
-Yamaraj
-Jyotish Update
-Saurn Lord Shani
-Sanskrit names for the planets.
June 2012
Kriyamana Karma
May 2012
Solar Eclipse
Video
Shani Dev Katha Video
Shani
Navagraha Strotram
Solar Eclipse Lineup
April 2012
Mars In Leo
February 2011
Jupiter Guru
Lord Ganesha
September 2011
Panchanga
Jyotisha Reading
January 2011
Lord Shani
Why me??
FEBRUARY 2011
The Date Mahabharata War