Govindaraj
Special Sections Editor ....................................................... Pundit Sharma Publisher Hindu Temple of Georgia (Also Known as Shiva Vishnu Temple of Georgia)
Editor ............................................................ Madhu manikandan Photographer ....................................................................... C.T. Kumar
Contributing Writers Suha Seema Patel Mathangi Iyer Shobana Menon Jolly Abraham Sriya Gokuldas Nair ............................................Nilima Mehra
Content...
The Story Of Woodsman Business Problems and spiritual solutions Vaastu Spirituality Akasthya Yoga Joks Corner Desire Drags Vedic Silence Therapy Sexual problems Common Marriage Problems Yantra Indian Terrorists wanted Black Magic Vedic Astrology Zodiac Connection
4 5 6 11 16 17 20 21 23 25 32 35 38 43 52
The nation’s largest full color monthly spiritual. The nation’s largest full color monthly spiritual and metaphysical magazine. Submission & Disclaimers : We accept articles, photography, and art work that is in keeping with our mission. We do not endorse any particular opinion, program, or advertisement. We reserve the right to edit or reject any material we receive. We will do our best to honor the integrity of our readership…. It is merely our sincere hope that we help our reader to achieve success in their lives. Please visit our online publication at: www.siddhiusa.com.
Poorani Nanda............................................ Sweetha Sridhar Jaya raj Annapoorani
The Siddhi Times USA is published and owned by The Hindu Temple and Community Center of Georgia, a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit corporation, located at 5900 Brook Hollow Parkway, Norcross, GA 30071 (USPS 590). Periodical postage paid at Norcross, GA 30071, and other office locations.
Greg Brown - Marketing Manager Sultan Shabazz - Advertising Sales ilavarasan
Post Masters: Send address changes to Siddhi Times USA, 5900 Brook Hollow Prkwy. Norcross, GA 30071 Note: Siddhi Times USA does not accept any responsibility for products or services advertised. The publisher has the right to deny any advertising at its sole discretion.
“Sivan Arutselvar” A.P.Jayachandran Legal Advisor...................................................................... ......................................................................Creative Art Director & Graphic Designer
Jeyakumar
Reception Ravi Krishnamurthy............................................................
Contact Information: Publisher: email: avtemple@aol.com Editor: email: lvsharma@yahoo.com Advertising & Marketing: email: gcbrown.thesiddhitimes@gmail.com Production: email: siddhitimesindia@gmail.com Subscriptions & Postage: email: raajanr@hotmail.com Telephone: 770.447.9393 Fax: 770.447.9392 Web: www.siddhiusa.com
THE STORY OF WOODSMAN NAMED VISU to move the pieces.
Many years ago there lived on the barren plain of suruga a woodsman by the name of Visu. He was a giant in stature and lived in a hut with his wife and children. One day Visu received a visit from an old priest, who said to him “Honorable woodsman I am afraid you never pray”. Visu replied “If you had a wife and a large family to keep, you would never have time to pray”. This remark made the priest angry and the old man gave the wood cutter a vivid description of the horror of being reborn as a toad, or a mouse, or an insect for millions of years. Such lurid details were not to Visu’s liking and he accordingly promised the priest that in future he would pray. “Work and pray” said the priest as he took his departure. Unfortunately Visu did nothing but pray. He prayed all days long and refused to do any work so that his rice crops withered and his wife and family starved. Visu’s wife who had never said a harsh or bitter word to her husband, now became extremely angry, and pointing to the poor thin bodies of her children, she exclaimed “Rise Visu, take up your axe and do something more helpful to us all than the mere mumbling of prayers”. Visu was so utterly amazed at what his wife had said that it was some time before he could think of a fitting reply when he did so his words came hot and strong to the ears of his poor, muchwronged wife. “Woman” said he, “The Gods come first you are an impertinent creature to speak to me so, and I will have nothing more to do with you”. Visu snatched up his axe and without looking round to say farewell, he left the hut, strode out of the wood, and climbed up Fujiyama, where a mist hid him from sight. When Visu had seated himself upon the mountain he heard a soft rustling sound and immediately afterwards saw a fox dart into a thicket. Now Visu deemed it extremely lucky to see a fox and forgetting his prayers, he sprang up, and ran hither and thither in the hope of again finding this sharp nosed little creature. He was about to give up the chase when, coming to an open space in a wood, he saw two ladies sitting down by a brook playing go. The woodsman was so completely fascinated that he could do nothing but sit down and watch them. There was no sound except the soft click of pieces on the board and the song of the running brook. The ladies took no notice of Visu for they seemed to be playing a strange game that had no end, a game that entirely absorbed their attention. Visu could not keep his eyes off these fair women. He watched their long black hair and the little quick hands that shot out now and again from their big silk sleeves in order Siddhi Times USA 4
After he had been sitting there for three hundred years, though to him it was but a summer’s afternoon, he saw that one of the players had made a false move “Wrong, most lovely lady” he exclaimed excitedly. In a moment these women turned into foxes and ran away. When visu attempted to persue them, he found to his horror that his limbs were terribly stiff that his hair was very long and that his beard touched the ground. He discovered more over that the handle of his axe though made of the hardest wood had crumbled away into a little heap of dust. After many painful efforts Visu was able to stand on his feet and proceed very slowly toward his little home. When he reached the spot he was surprised to see no hut and perceiving a very old woman, he said “Good lady I am amazed to find that my little home was disappeared. I went away this afternoon and now in the evening it has vanished” The old woman, who believed that a mad man was addressing her, inquired his name when she was told she exclaimed. “Bah you must indeed be had Visu lived three hundred years ago! He went away one day and he never came back again” “Three hundred years” murmured Visu. It cannot be possible. Where are my dear wife and children? “Buried” hissed the old woman” and if what you say is true you children’s children too. The Gods have prolonged your miserable life in punishment for having neglected your wife and little children. Big tears ran down Visu’s withered cheeks as he said in a husky voice. “I have lost my manhood. I have prayed when my dear ones starved and needed the labor of my strong hands. Oh dear people, remember my last words. “If you pray, work too”. We do not know how long repentant Visu lived after he returned from his adventures.
Business Problems and spiritual solutions. and lost everything they earned. All are not planned but when the planets’ positions change everything gets changed. What is the remedy for this? Atharva Veda is the only remedy and solution for this. The horoscope of the person is to be scrutinized by Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar (Dr. Commander Selvam). After scrutinizing the horoscopes he will prefer some Atharva Vedic Thantric rituals. A business is a legally recognized organization designed to provide goods and/or services to consumers. One who owns a business is called as businessman. Each and every one who starts a business does not shine as a successful businessman. It is not that they are not capable of running a business. The horoscope and planet position in the horoscope make a n individual as a successful businessman. The 2nd, 10th, and the 11th houses, the owner of those houses and the planets occupying those houses decide the factor of a businessman. Atharva Veda explains a lot more about the business. Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar has done a vast research in Atharva Vedic astrology and he has written a lot of articles on this subject. The planetary positions cannot be changed. It is called as “Destiny’ or “Karma”. None can change it. But by proper Atharva Vedic Yaksha devathas rituals one can make this karma or destiny in a smooth way. The evilness of the planets can be removed and the same evil planets will be made as the best, by the Atharva Veda Yaksha/Yakshini Devathas. The worship of Atharva Veda Yaksha/Yakshini devathas is called as ritual. There is a great difference between the regular prayer and rituals. Physically one may show many reasons for the loss in the business or closure of a business. But the fundamental base is only one. That fundamental base is astrology. If the planets and their positions are good, everything will go smooth and well. But if the planets and their positions are not well the entire things will be spoiled. There are many examples for the best businessmen, who have become the worst businessmen
Atharva Veda has wonderful mantras and rituals to bring up the down trodden business and it can make the worst businessman as a successful businessman. The rituals for the following Yaksha devathas are to be performed be at least seven learned scholars. The rituals should be performed only in a divine and auspicious place. The rituals are to be done as per the directions of Siddhar Swamiji. By adopting these one can become a successful businessman. The following Atharva Veda Yakshini Devathas are to be worshipped with the utmost dedication and devotion. The first Yakshini Devatha is Shodashi Devi. She is called Shodashi because she possesses all the sixteen Supernatural powers. Goddess Shodashi is the most enchanting beauty of all the ten great learning. Shodashi, who has the mantra consisting of sixteen letters, has organs glowing like a rising sun. She has four hands and three eyes. She is seated on the lotus, which is placed on the body of Shiva who is lying in a peaceful posture. She has a noose, a hook, a bow and an arrow in each of her hands. Eveready to shower blessings on her devotees, her appearance is completely cheerful and gentle. Her heart is full of compassion. A devotee who takes her refuge achieves great divinity like the deities. In fact her splendors are indescribable. Even the Vedas are incapable of describing her greatness. Being pleased with her devotee she gives more than he demands.
The next Atharva Veda Yakshini Devatha is Siddhidatri. She is capable of giving all sorts of occult powers. According to Atharva Veda there are eight types of these powers - Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Isitwa and Vasitwa. The number eight is given special consideration in Atharva Veda. The mother Siddhidatri is competent enough to give all Siddhis to the strivers and her devotees. According to Devi Purana the Lord Shiva acquired these powers only by the grace of this goddess alone. Only due to her grace the Lord Siva became Ardhanariswara. The mother Siddhidatri is four-armed. Her vehicle is lion. She is seated on a lotus flower. She holds a Chakra in her right lower hand and a mace in the upper. In the left lower hand there is a conch and in her upper left hand a lotus flower. By performing the rituals in a manner prescribed Swamiji Sri Siddhar and with his full faith the Sadhaka acquires all Siddhis. There remains nothing unattainable in the universe. He develops competency to conquer the whole universe. It is the duty of every person to always try to propitiate mother Siddhidatri and earn her favor. By her grace only a devotee crosses the ocean of miseries and remaining quite untainted, enjoying all worldly pleasures. By adopting the rituals prescribed by Swamiji Siddhar through the learned pundits in a holy place even the dull most businessmen can become the best businessmen. To know more and more about bringing up the down trodden business visit Hindu Temple of Georgia,5900 Brook Hollow Parkway, Norcross , GA. To know more and more about Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar) and to solve your business related problems contact Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar) @ USA toll free 1-800-5743427 or 1-88-232-1818 or Hindu Temple of Georgia @ 770-447-9393 ext -0- or email to avtemple@aol.com also visit the websitewww.drcommanderselvambusiness.org
Siddhi Times USA 5
home building experience. On our following paragraphs , you will find quick Vastu Shastra tips, learn more about the applications of Vaastu for home, office, plots or particular areas of your house and even get details on the Vastu basics like Vastu Purush Mandala, mantras, Yantras, Vastu Dosha and much more. Just browse through our Vastu section and quench your thirst for any information on this ancient science of architecture. For every problem there is a solution to solve. God has given us an opportunity and talence to overcome these problems. We face all these problems due to erratic planning of the house construction. The almighty has given us the vastu shastra, which enable us overcome all the problems, which we face in our day to day life, now go ahead and start reading our vaastu shastra. Today I am proud that millions have sought our counseling and they are fully satisfied and gained peace, wealth, love, popularity, money etc following our suggestions and advice on vaasthu shastra. I am confident when you experience the effects of vasthu shastra, definitely you will convey the message of your victories to your kith, kin & others of the benefits of vastu shastra. Need a Online Professional Vastu Consultant reach us at – 678 234 6885.(USA)
Vaastu/ Vasthu Shastra by Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar for different problems in your life Vastu means home or dwelling place. Vastu Shastra is ancient Indian science based on the Vedas. It explains the basics of architecture, interior designing and construction on the basis of principles of Vaastu. It is fundamentally a Hindu Art of planning the central architecture of a building. Vastu somewhat perished in the industrial and colonial era especially during the British Raj but was largely practiced in Temple architecture. The layout details and specifically the main door or entrance hall of all temples in India was planned according to Vasthu. Recently there has been tremendous increase in the popularity of Vastu remedies. Even the demand for Vastu advice and consequently experts and consultants has soared high. As an initiation towards understanding the very essence of Vastu Shastra, we bring to you this dedicated section on Indiahousing. com that will answer all your information-seeking quests on Vaastu. The science of Vastu Shastra explores the relationship between energy field of a man and his physical surroundings. The effects of the environment on man are clearly demarcated as physical, mental and spiritual and managing the cosmic energy in the buildings and structures a man lives in can bring positive energy in our lives. Vastu Shastra and Feng Shui and the usual fundamentals of astrology are combined by the consultants to give you remedies against the Vastu Dosha in the course of your Siddhi Times USA 6
Meaning of Vaastu: From the time of immoral the vastu shastra has been come into being existence during the period of kings. But there was no information revolution as of today, only the kings & rich people has been observed to safe guard (vastu) the richness as well as their kingdom. Unfortunately the poor & drown-trodden people have no idea of present vasthu. But as time passes the kings & Kingdom had ruined, the democracy came into force, being by advent of democracy everyone has own idea of on vastu. The people can be developed when they about follow the vastu of land & vastu construction of a building has prosperity in their life, it is certain, when they neglect the vastu shastra . Here we should know what vastu is….? For instance the meaning of sorrow is either pain of difficult similarly we have to define what vaastushastra means. The facilitation of dependent” In addition the peace of mind to the family the inhabitance will acquire the peace & prosperity for the house holders during their life time. Though they have all rounded developments & richness is no letter than the people without mental peace, who is greater than the man with full of peace. Wealth does not give mental peace. We can’t buy everything with money we can’t buy many things like…. Mother’s love. Many people of this kind had not following the vaastu Shastra advice of right person. Because of that there was much criticism of vastu. We can have incredible benefits, if you follow a right vastu expert. Apart from earning crores of rupees in this matter, the house holders can obtain peace of life. From the very beginning I have been in touch with so called rich people & noticed lack of peace of mind, so the importance of peace of mind is unlimited. As per our old literature “Vastu” means “Vasathi” or “Vaasa” it means living under one roof. Later this word has been changed as Vastu , in some areas the spelling is also been changes as “Vastu” or “Vaastu” or “Vasthu” or “Vaasthu” Many people of this kind had not following the
Siddhi Times USA 7
Vastu Shastra is the sublime elucidation of your surrounding and their influence on your life. Vastu literally means “ house” or Dwelling Place and its principles establish to create a harmony between the fine elements viz. Earth, Sky, Fire, Water and Air in the environment. Vastu Shastra unifies the science, art, astronomy and Siddhar’s Astrology; it can also be said as an ancient mystic science for designing and building. Vastu Shastra helps us to make our lives better and will secure from things going wrong. Vastu shastra is an ancient building science which covers the philosophy and theory of Architectural works to construct any building and as well as living style of people. Vastushastra is based on various natural energies, which is available free cost in atmosphere like:
vastu advice of right person. Because of that there was much criticism of vastu. We can have incredible benefits, if you follow a right vastu expert. Apart from earning crores of rupees in this matter, the house holders can obtain peace of life. From the very beginning I have been in touch with so called rich people & noticed lack of peace of mind, so the importance of peace of mind is unlimited. The influence of vastu is no doubt the peace of mind for the house holders. Those who are suffering from in health, wealth, debts, quarrels, court cases, property loss, misunderstandings, facing troubles at family life, disputes, frustration and tension and they look forward towards peace. The people who have frustration & negative outlook will crave for present vastu…… The ultimate answer is vastu. Those who follow “vastu” on basis of construction will attain their desired goals & perfect happiness. Vastu is the science of architecture of ancient India. Vastu, in Sanskrit means nature, a surrounding or an environment. Siddhi Times USA 8
The word Vastu came from Vasi, denoting anything existing such as a house, shelter, building etc. For every problem there is a solution to solve. God has given us an opportunity and talent to overcome these problems. We face all these problems due to erratic planning of the house construction. The almighty has given us the vasthu shastra, which enable us overcome all the problems, which we face in our day to day life. This science, after propounding the rules of construction, goes to prove that by constructing properly our buildings, villages, towns, cities, shops, offices, factories and industries we can make ourselves prosperous Vaastu considered the interplay of various forces of nature involving the five elements of earth, water, wind, fire and ether and strives to maintain equilibrium as these elements influence, guide and change the living styles of not only human beings but every living being on earth. Thus they influence our deeds, luck, behavior and other basics of life.
Solar Energy from Sun. Lunar Energy from Moon • Earth Energy • Sky Energy • Electric Energy • Magnetic Energy • Thermal Energy • Wind Energy • Light Energy • Cosmic Energy Utilization of such energies gives us pleasure peace, prosperity and money etc in our life Vastu can be used for every room, every house, every temple, every shop industry, town planning, tour, cities and even for earth. Vastu can be used for micro as well as for macro level. There are three forces in action to create harmony. Wind, water and fire or, vaayu, jal and Agni. If these forces are kept in their appropriate places, then there will be no disturbance. But if water is put in place of fire and wind in place of water or in any other combination, the forces will start acting accordingly and create disharmony and unpeacefulness. Vastu Advice by Dr Commander Selvam Siddhar For The Selection Of The Plot The selection of the land is the initial stage and is very crucial as it is like the
starting of anything. If you get a good one, you are lucky, if you are not then the problems start prevailing. So if you are going to buy a new land/property, make sure you do under guidance. If you get a wrong plot and without any consultation start construction then it will be a invitation for all sorts of problems like financial problem, health problem, worries, sorrows. Make sure you do not invite such inexplicable problems.
• Stairs-location shapes and rise. • Placement of the main gate doors windows, ventilators, and cupboards. • Electricity meter, main line, lighting system. • Placement of all the rooms, kitchen, bathrooms. • Placement of the water sources like overhead tanks, underground tank, septic tank. • Use of Eco- friendly materials
We will provide you with the assistance in selection of the best suitable plot. We follow the following steps:
Residential Vastu
• Check and determine the directions of the site. • Check the soil of the site as it plays a major role in forming the vibrations of that particular site. • Try to get a personal feel and touch of the property to observe positive or negative vibrations at the site. • Prepare a Vastu analysis chart indicating important aspects and grading of the plot and suggestions. Vastu Advice Dr Commander Selvam Siddhar For The Construction Detail The second stage after buying a land is to start construction. Now even if you have chosen a bad land you can correct it by making proper construction and using Eco friendly material according to vastu. If you have purchased a good land, it can be unsuspicious if you don’t make the construction according to the rules of vastu. If you choose the wrong materials in wrong place, they will start giving problem later. Imagine after whole construction you come to know that the material is the cause of worries. What will you do? You cannot demolish the whole building , so its always better to have precautions rather than to go for cures.
The meaning of vastu is dwelling, which is the home for god and humans. Vastu shastra is based on various energies that comes from atmosphere like solar energy from sun, cosmic energy, lunar energy, thermal energy, magnetic energy, light energy, wind energy. These energies can be balanced to enhance peace, prosperity and success. If a house is made according to these principles, the inmates enjoy all the happiness in life. If it is against vastu principals, it will be a place for all sort of problems, worries and no peace. ( for more information visit http://www. drcommanderselvam-vastu.org/) The interior signifies the space enclosed by the outer walls of the house. The
interior is not like the homogeneous mass of that of any sweet but it differs from inch to inch so its very important to plan it accordingly. Sometimes a person living in Vastu based house can face problems if the interiors is not done in proper manner and many a times the problems can be rectified by changing the interiors of the house/office. Vastu Advice For The Interiors Of The House The aim of Vaastu is to make us live in harmony with nature taking advantage of the magnetic fields, gravitational effects etc. of the earth, the rainfall, the galaxy and the whole of the nature and the universe and duly invoking the blessing of the Gods of the directions. So every direction signifies a particular room and if in any house the Vastu principles are not followed, that result in misfortunes and problems. We will suggest you the design of the interiors according to vastu. • Placement of furniture in all the rooms • Placement of the accessories in the kitchen and bathroom. • Suggesting the colour schemes for paints
We will provide you with the following details: • About the proportions of open spaces and built space. • Shape and height of the building levels. • Slopes of floor and roof. • Location of Columns beams. • Boundary walls height, design, and thickness. Siddhi Times USA 9
for different rooms. • Suggesting the colours of the drapery and choice of materials for different rooms. • Suggesting the colour for the exteriors. •Placement of invertors, washing machine, electrical items. • Choice and placement of plants to be put in an area and plants to be avoided in the building. In the commercial places also, each portion of land is for specific purpose and violation of these rules result into problems in business, unsuccessful projects and less money. We will provide you with the following detail • Placement of the rooms of the director • Placement of the room of the staff according to the work done like accounts, finance, designing, cash and what so ever. • Placement of the safe/vault. • Placement of the raw materials, finished products. • Placement of machinery. Make
your
surroundings
Siddhi Times USA 10
a
better
place to live in.- visit http://www. drcommanderselvam-vastu.org Swamiji Selvam Siddhar has written numerous articles about Vaasthu Sastra exclusively for the North American Properties and for the European properties. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THE USUAL VASTU SASTRA IN INDIA cannot be applied or used for the North American Properties or for the European properties. DO NOT CONSULT A VASTU CONSULTANT, UNLESS OTHERWISE HE LIVED IN USA AND UDERSTOOD ABOUT AMERICAN
PROPERTIES and published numerous articles about the same in USA. Swamiji has invented special remedies for the Vastu problems exclusively for the North American properties. Reach Param Pujya His Holiness Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar / Dr. Commander Selvam @ 678 234 6885 or e- mail - avtemple@aol.com web site :http://www.drcommanderselvam-vastu. org
Pandit L.V. Sharma
I
n past issues I have shared many of my thoughts on spirituality. First, I humbly submit my Pranams to the Almighty for blessing me with the opportunity to do so. In this issue I wish to talk about the spirituality taught to King Janaka by one of the great saints, Ashtavakra. The reason for his name is that he had eight misplacements in his physical body. Even though he had the misplacements his knowledge is great. Even though he lived and died thousands of years ago, his thoughts on humanity and spirituality are suitable even for today’s hectic world. The Ashtavakra Gita, or The Song of Ashtavakra (also known as the Ashtavakra Samhita), is an Advaita Vedanta scripture which documents a dialogue between the Perfect Master Ashtavakra and the student Janaka, the King of Mithila.
The Ashtavakra Gita comprises of a total of 20 chapters. Ashtavakra Gita presents the traditional teachings of Advaita Vedanta with a clarity and power very rarely matched. In the first chapter, the teacher Ashtavakra imparts the highest knowledge there is to King Janaka. In the 2nd chapter, King Janaka asserts that he has figured it out (as to what true knowledge is). In the third chapter, Janaka tests if King Janaka really got this knowledge, and starts explaining in more detail the nature of this “Brahma Jnana,” or “Knowledge of Brahman.” This continues through the 6th chapter, and then Janaka speaks again in the 7th chapter. Ashtavakra further instructs Janaka in chapters 8 to11. In chapters 12, 13, and 14, Janaka speaks, giving a rare glimpse into the mind of a true seeker, who surely but steadily shows the signs of “Jeevan-Muktah,” or liberated-whileSiddhi Times USA 11
always totally free. The cause of your bondage is that you see the witness as something other than this. Since you have been bitten by the black snake of the self-opinion that “I am the doer,” drink the nectar of faith in the fact that “I am not the doer,” and be happy. Burn down the forest of ignorance with the fire of the understanding that “I am the one pure awareness,” and be happy and free from distress. That in which all this appears - imagined like the snake in a rope - that joy, supreme joy and awareness is what you are; so be happy. If one thinks of oneself as free, one is free; and if one thinks of oneself as bound, one is bound. Here this saying is true, “Thinking makes it so.” On following the great sayings of this wonderful scholar saint Ashtavakra, our Swamiji Sri. Selvam Siddhar always says, “You will live according to your thoughts.”
living. The Ashtavakra Gita states that there is nothing as existence or non existence, right or wrong, or moral or immoral. In the eyes of the Ashtavakra, one’s true identity can be found by simply recognizing oneself as Pure Existence and that as individuals we are the Awareness of all things. The Ashtavakra Gita teaches that one is already free when one realizes that he or she is free. In the first chapter the student Janaka asks only one question, and for that one question the master gives a very big answer. The question of the student Janaka is essentially, “How is knowledge to be acquired? How is liberation to be attained? And how is dispassion to be reached?” For this question the master’s long reply is as follows. If you are seeking liberation, turn away from the objects of the senses like poison. Practice tolerance, sincerity, compassion, contentment, and truthfulness like nectar. You are neither earth, water, fire, air, nor even ether. For liberation, know yourself as consisting of consciousness, the witness of these. Only if you remain resting in consciousness, seeing yourself as distinct from the body, then even now you will become happy, peaceful, and free from bonds. You do not belong to any caste, you are not at any stage, nor are you anything that the eye can see. You are unattached and formless, the witness of everything. Only by being a witness of the world and worldly actions can one be happy. Righteousness and unrighteousness, pleasure and pain are purely of the mind and are no concern of yours. You are neither the doer, nor the reaper of consequences, so you are always free. You are the one witness of everything, and are Siddhi Times USA 12
Your real nature is as the one perfect, free, and action-less consciousness, the all-pervading witness. You are unattached to anything, desire-less and at peace. It is from illusion that you seem to be involved in Samsara. Meditate on yourself as motionless awareness. Be free from any dualism, giving up the mistaken idea that you are just a derivative consciousness, or anything external or internal. You have long been trapped in the snare of identification with the body. Sever it with the knife of knowledge that “I am awareness,” and be happy. You are really unbound and action-less, self-illuminating and spotless already. The cause of your bondage is that you are still resorting to stilling the mind. All of this is really filled by you and strung out in you, for what you consist of is pure awareness. So, don’t be narrow-minded. Keep your mind broad and wide. You are unconditioned and changeless, formless and immovable, unfathomable awareness and imperturbable, so hold to nothing but consciousness. Recognize that the apparent is unreal, while the un-manifest is abiding. Through this initiation into truth you will escape falling into unreality again. Just as a mirror exists everywhere, both within and apart from its reflected images, so the Supreme Lord exists everywhere, within and apart from this body. Just as one and the same all-pervading space exists within and without a jar, so the eternal, everlasting God exists in the totality of things. This long answer given by the master teaches the highest
Siddhi Times USA 13
spirituality. If everybody were to adopt this point of view there would be no ego and jealousy. The entire world would be very peaceful. After hearing the longer answer, the great student Janaka asks for a longer explanation from the great master by narrating his experience as well. This makes the second chapter of this wonderful work. Truly I am spotless and at peace, the awareness beyond natural causality. All this time I have been afflicted by delusion. As I alone give light to this body, so I do to the world. As a result, the whole world is mine, or alternatively, nothing is. So now, abandoning the body and everything else, by some good fortune or other, my true self becomes apparent. Just as waves, foam, and bubbles are not different from water, so all this which has emanated
Siddhi Times USA 14
from oneself, is no other than oneself. In the same way that cloth is found to be just thread when analyzed, so when all this is analyzed, it is found to be no other than oneself. Just as the sugar produced from the juice of the sugarcane is permeated with the same taste, so all this, produced out of me, is completely permeated with me. From ignorance of oneself, the world appears, and by knowledge of oneself, it appears no longer. From ignorance of the rope, a snake appears; and by knowledge of it, it appears no longer. Shining is my essential nature, and I am nothing over and beyond that. When the world shines forth, it is simply me that is shining forth. All this appears in me imagined due to ignorance, just as a snake appears in the rope, the mirage of water in the sunlight, and silver
in mother of pearl. All this, which has originated out of me, is resolved back into me too, like a jug back into clay, a wave into water, and an ornament into gold. How wonderful I am! Glory is to me, for whom there is no destruction, remaining even beyond the destruction of the world, from Brahma down to the last clump of grass. How wonderful I am! Glory is to me, solitary even though with a body, neither going nor coming anywhere, I who abide forever, filling all that is. How wonderful I am! Glory is to me! There is no one as clever as me! I who have borne all that am forever, without even touching it with my body! How wonderful I am! Glory is to me! I who possess nothing at all or alternatively possess everything that speech and mind can refer to. Knowledge, what is to be known, and the knower, these three do not exist in reality. I am the spotless reality in which they appear because of ignorance. Truly dualism is the root of suffering. There is no other remedy for it than the realization that all this that we see is unreal, and that I am the one stainless reality, consisting of consciousness. I am pure awareness, though through ignorance I have imagined myself to have additional attributes. By continually reflecting like this, my dwelling place is in the Unimagined. For me there is neither bondage nor liberation. The illusion has lost its basis and ceased. Truly all this exists in me, though ultimately it does not even exist in me. I have recognized that all this and my body is nothing, while my true self is nothing but pure consciousness, so what can the imagination work on now? The body, heaven and hell, bondage and liberation, and fear too, all these are pure imagination. What is there left to do for me whose very nature is consciousness? Truly, I do not see dualism, even in a crowd of people. What pleasure should I have when it has turned into a wilderness? I am not the body, nor is the body mine. I am not a living being. I am consciousness. It was my thirst for living that was my bondage. Truly it is in the limitless ocean of me, that stimulated by the colorful waves of the worlds, everything suddenly arises in the wind of consciousness. It is in the limitless ocean of me that the wind of thought subsides, and the trader-like living beings’ world bark is wrecked by
lack of goods. How wonderful it is that in the limitless ocean of me the waves of living beings arise, collide, play, and disappear, according to their natures. After hearing the longer explanation of experiences by the student Janaka, the Master speaks more. Knowing yourself as truly one and indestructible, how could a wise man possessing self-knowledge like you feel any pleasure in acquiring wealth? Truly, when one does not know oneself, takes pleasure in the objects of mistaken perception. It is just as greed arises for the mistaken silver in one who does not know mother of pearl for what it is. All this wells up like waves in the sea. Recognizing, “I am that�, why run around like someone in need? After hearing of oneself as pure consciousness and the supremely beautiful, is one to go on lusting after sordid sexual objects? When the sage has realized that he himself is in all beings, and all beings are in him, it is astonishing that the sense of individuality should be able to continue. It is astonishing that a man who has reached the supreme nondual state and is intent on the benefits of liberation should still be subject to lust and held back by sexual activity. It is astonishing that one already very debilitated, and knowing very well that its arousal is the enemy of knowledge should still hanker after sensuality, even when approaching his last days.
person, who knows that what he sees is by its very nature nothing, consider one thing to be grasped and another to be rejected? For someone who has eliminated attachment, and who is free from dualism and from desire, an object of enjoyment that comes of itself is neither painful nor pleasurable. This country is great and the world is the greatest. We are all living an uncomfortable life, even though we have all the earthly comforts needed for a comfortable living. What is the reason for it? We all forget the spirituality taught by our ancestors! By adopting this spiritual life, one can have a peaceful and comfortable life. I whole heartedly thank the Almighty and Swamiji Sri. Selvam Siddhar for blessing me with the chance to share my thoughts on Spirituality. I pray that they bless me with ever more opportunities such as this. In our next issue we will continue to discuss this same subject. Om Nama Shivaya.
It is astonishing that one who is unattached to the things of this world or the next, who discriminates between the permanent and the impermanent, and who longs for liberation, should still feel fear for liberation. Whether feted or tormented, the wise man is always aware of his supreme self-nature and is neither pleased nor disappointed. The great souled person sees even his own body in action as if it were some-one else’s, so how should he be disturbed by praise or blame? Seeing this world as pure illusion, and devoid of any interest in it, how should the strongminded person feel fear, even at the approach of death? Who is to be compared to the great souled person whose mind is free of desire, even in disappointment, and who has found satisfaction in selfknowledge? How should a strong-minded Siddhi Times USA 15
• Akasthya Yoga Workshop For The Digestive System. • Akasthya Yoga Workshop For Women’s Health Issues. • Akasthya Yoga Workshop For Eye, Neck and Shoulder. The workshops can be tailored to meet the individual’s own fitness level, covering beginners, intermediate and advanced yoga. We also offer Yoga workshops for yoga teachers. We practice Yoga in its ancient and original form respecting its ancient theories and principles. Pranayama - a short introduction
Akasthya Yoga by Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar- Dr Commander Selvam The Word YOGA comes from Sanskrit and means to unite, the coming together of Soul and God. Yoga is a process by which you can dissolve your Self with God. Yoga is a method of meditation which brings a breakthrough in the evolution of human awareness. By this process a person becomes moral, united, integrated and balanced. The all-pervading divine power can be felt or experienced as a cool breeze. “Know thyself” is the main theme of all the scriptures - it becomes evident and one reaches an absolute understanding of oneself. Yoga is not only for the physical body, people practice yoga for many reasons to feel more connected, to quiet the mind and to strengthen the body. It is a mind – body practice that enhances physical and mental fitness, as well as spiritual well – being. Yogis view that the mind and the body are one and that if it is given the right tools and taken to the right environment, it can find harmony and heal itself. Yoga therefore is considered therapeutic. It helps you become more aware of your body’s posture, alignment and patterns of movement. As people worldwide know the benefits of yoga, it makes the body more flexible and helps you relax even in Siddhi Times USA 16
the midst of a stress stricken environment. This is one of the foremost reasons why people want to start practicing yoga - to feel fitter, be more energetic, be happier and peaceful. The main aim of yoga that we are trying to achieve is to unite our soul with the super consciousness which is “Our God”. Our physical and mental healthiness is essential in order to reach this target. Yoga emphasizes good health and prevention of illnesses and diseases. Yoga is also used as a therapy to help us recover and over come illness and stresses caused by a hectic lifestyle. Our bodies and minds reflect the stress, tension and depression that we subject it to everyday. Sri Selvam Siddhar has designed specific Yoga Workshops to deal with various physical and mental issues that one might suffer from. The workshops that we run are as follows: • Akasthya Yoga Workshop For Weight Loss. • Akasthya Yoga Workshop For Back Pain. • Akasthya Yoga Workshop For Balancing Sexual Energy. • Akasthya Yoga Workshop For The Respiratory System. • Akasthya Yoga Workshop For Stress. • Akasthya Yoga Workshop For Mental Health.
The term Pranayama is a word from the ancient Indian language Sanskrit. It refers to the regulation of our breathing activity and to controlling our life force. We all know that none of us can live for longer than a few minutes without breathing, yet many people either don’t breath well or are unaware of what it means to breath properly. With a bad breathing habit a person only utilizes a fraction of their body’s potential life force. Prana is an energy or a form of life force which we can perceive in nature: for example wind is an energy that we don’t see, yet we know it exists because of the movement of the trees or grass etc. Similarly Prana is also invisible but we can still perceive it, for instance when we put our fingers in front of our nose and feel our breath. Therefore our breath is an
external manifestation of Prana. When we learn to control our breath, then we can regulate the subtle energies in our body and also control our mind.
There are three different forms of Pranayama exercises: Puraka, Kumbhaka and Rechaka. Puraka is inhalation, Kumbhaka is holding the breath and rechaka is exhalation
In Yoga there are several breathing exercises that harmonize the flow of Prana in our body. There are five different forms of Prana in our body which regulate various bodily functions; Prana, Apana, Vyana, Udana and Samana.
For more information about Akasthiya Yoga by Swamiji His Holiness Sri Sri Selvam Siddhar also known as Dr. Commander Selvam call USA Toll free # 1-888-232-1818 or e- mail AVTEMPLE@AOL.COM WWW.SIDDHIUSA.COM
The neighbor happily abides the request. A week passed, without Nasruddin knocking to return the pot. The neighbor and Nasruddin bump into each other at the bazaar a few days latter. Nasruddin’s neighbor asked, “Where is my pot?” “It’s dead,” said Nasruddin. “But how can that be?” asked the neighbor. Nasruddin explained, “If a pot can give birth, then a pot can die!”
O
ne day, Nasruddin came riding into town. The people stopped him to ask, “Why are you sitting back to front on your donkey?” He replied, “I know where I am going, I want to see where I have been.” Later that evening, Nasruddin was cooking up some things. He went to his neighbor and asked for a pot and promised to return it the next day. A knock, knock came on the neighbor’s door the next day. Nasruddin had come to return the pot. The neighbor looks at his pot and inside was one smaller. The neighbor said, “There is a small pot inside the one I loaned you.” Nasruddin told him, “The pot gave birth.” The neighbor was quite pleased to hear this and accepted the two pots. The very next morning, Nasruddin knocked on the neighbor’s door to borrow a larger pot than the previous one.
One afternoon, Nasruddin and his friend were sitting in a cafe, drinking tea, and talking about life and love. “How come you never got married?” Nasruddin asked his friend at one point. “Well,” said Nasruddin, “to tell you the truth, I spent my youth looking for the perfect woman. In Cairo, I met a beautiful and intelligent woman, with eyes like dark olives, but she was unkind. Then in Baghdad, I met a woman who was a wonderful and generous soul, but we had no interests in common. One woman after another would seem just right, but there would always be something missing. Then one day, I met her. She was beautiful, intelligent, generous, and kind. We had everything in common. In fact she was perfect!” “Well,” said Nasruddin’s friend, “what happened? Why didn’t you marry her?” Nasruddin sipped his tea reflectively. “Well,” he replied, “it is a sad thing. Seems she was looking for the perfect man!” Once upon a time, Nasruddin went to the marketplace and put up a sign that read: “Whoever has stolen my donkey, please return it to me, and I will give it to them.” “Nasruddin!” exclaimed the townspeople, “why would you put up such a sign?” “There are two great gifts in life,” replied Nasruddin. “One is to find something that you’ve lost and the other is to give something that you love away!” Mullah Nasruddin had a beautiful daughter. She was the desire of all the evil eyes of the men who lived in his village. Everyone sought the hand of the fair maiden, but Mullah Nasruddin protected her from the outside world, saving her for the wealthy young Khan who lived just outside the village. At last the young Khan came to ask for the hand of the beautiful maiden. Mullah Nasruddin Siddhi Times USA 17
drove a hard bargain and was to receive the highest bride-price ever bargained for in the entire region. With the usual Muslim regard for tradition, Mullah Nasruddin insisted on a long waiting-period before the wedding vows could be taken. However, it seemed that the young and beautiful daughter of Mullah Nasruddin had a mind of her own. She had fallen in love with a young stalwart ne’er-do-well in the village, who constantly showered her with attention as she went to the nearby well to gather water in the mornings and at dusk. Her trips to get water began to take longer periods of time. Most people in the village knew what was happening, but no one dared tell Mullah Nasruddin. The time for the wedding approached and the young, wealthy Khan came to collect his bride. Mullah Nasruddin brought her to greet her betrothal, and lo and behold, she was very well pregnant by this time! The young, rich Khan was horrified, and turned on the Mullah Nasruddin, demanding to know why such a thing had occurred. And when Mullah Nasruddin merely replied that such things are normal when people get married, the young, rich Khan stormed out of Mullah Nasruddin’s compound, and said that he withdrew his offer of marriage to the young beautiful daughter of Mullah Nasruddin; and therefore, would expect a return of his down payment on the bride’s price. Mullah Nasruddin,
genuinely shocked, called after the young, rich Khan, and the young Khan returned. “Let us be sensible about this,” pleaded Mullah Nasruddin. “Actually, I should double the bride price now that my daughter is truly pregnant and can give you a son.” The young Khan, even more horrified, stuttered and asked, “In the name of Allah, why?” Mullah Nasruddin calmly replied, “Why just last week I delivered a cow to a man to whom I had sold the cow several months before. In the interim period, the cow became pregnant, and when I delivered the cow, I demanded and received twice the original amount. Now what is so different between a cow and a daughter?” Nasruddin heard that there was a banquet being held in the nearby town, and that everyone was invited. He made his way there as quickly as he could. When the Master of Ceremonies saw him in his ragged clothes, he seated him in the most inconspicuous place, far from the great table where the most important people were being waited on hand and foot. Nasruddin saw that it would be an hour at least before the waiters reached where he was sitting. So he got up and went home. He dressed himself in a magnificent sable cloak and turban and returned to feast. As soon as the heralds of the Emir, his host, saw this splendid sight they started to beat the drum of welcome and sound the trumpets in a manner befitting a visitor of high rank. The Chamberlain came out of the palace himself, and conducted the magnificent Nasruddin to a place almost next to the Emir. A dish of wonderful food was immediately placed before him. Without a pause, Nasruddin began to rub handfuls of it into his turban and cloak. “Your Eminence,” said the prince, “I am curious as to your eating habits, which are new to me.” “Nothing special,” said Nasruddin; “the cloak got me in here and got me the food. Surely it deserves its portion!” One day Nasruddin was taking a walk in his village, when several of his neighbors approached him. “Nasruddin Hoja!” they said to him, “You are so wise and holy! Please take us as your pupils to teach us how we should live our lives, and what we should do!” Nasruddin paused, then said “Alright; I will teach you the first lesson
Siddhi Times USA 18
right now. The most important thing is to take very good care of your feet and sandals; you must keep them clean and neat at all times.” The neighbors listened attentively until they glanced down at his feet, which were in fact quite dirty and shod in old sandals that seemed about to fall apart. “But Nasruddin Hoja,” said one of them, “your feet are terribly dirty, and your sandals are a mess! How do you expect us to follow your teachings if you don’t carry them out yourself?” “Well,” replied Nasruddin, “I don’t go around asking people how I should live my life either, do I!” One day Mullah Nasruddin went to market to buy new clothes. First he tested a pair of trousers. He didn’t like the trousers and he gave back them to the shopkeeper. Then he tried on a robe which was the same price as the trousers. Mullah Nasruddin was pleased with the robe and he left the shop. Before he climbed on the donkey to ride home he was stopped by the shopkeeper and the shop-assistant. “You didn’t pay for the robe,” said the shopkeeper. “But I gave you the trousers instead of the robe, right?” replied Mullah Nasruddin. “Yes, but you didn’t pay for the trousers, either!” said the shopkeeper. “But I didn’t buy the trousers,” replied Mullah Nasruddin. “I am not so stupid as to pay for something which I never bought!”
Siddhi Times USA 19
O n c e upon a time there lived a stone cutter who went every day to a great rock in the side of a big mountain and cut out slabs for houses. He understood the kinds of stones very well, that are wanted for the different purposes, and as he was a careful workman he had plenty of customers. For a long time, he was quiet happy and contented and asked for nothing better than what he had. Now in the mountain dwelt a spirit which now and then appeared to men and helped them in many ways to become rich and prosperous. The stone cutter, how ever had never seen this spirit, and only shook his head, with an unbelieving air, when any one spoke of it. But a time came when he learnt to change his opinion. One day the stone cutter carried a grave stone to the house of a rich man, and saw there all sorts of beautiful things, of which he had never even dreamt. Suddenly his daily work seemed to grow harder and heavier, and he said to himself. “Oh if only I was rich man and could sleep in a bed with silken curtains and golden tassels, how happy I should be” and a voice answered him “Your
wish is heard: a rich man you shall be”. At the sound of the voice the stone cutter looked around, but could see nobody. He thought it was all his fancy, and picked up his tools and went home, for he did not feel inclined to do any more work that day. But when he reached the little house where he lived, he stood still with amazement for instead of his wooden hut was a stately palace filled with splendid furniture and most splendid of all was the bed , in every respect like the one he had envied. He was nearly beside himself and in his new life the old one was soon forgotten. It was now the beginning of summer and each day the sun blazed more fiercely. One morning the heat was so great that the stone cutter could scarcely breathe, and he determined he would stop at home till the evening. He was rather dull, for he had never learnt how to amuse himself and was peeping through the closed blinds to see what was going on in the street, when a little carriage passed by drawn by servants dressed in blue and silver. In the carriage sat a prince, and over his head a golden umbrella was held to protect him from the sun’s rays. “Oh if I were only a prince” said the stone cutter to himself as the carriage vanished around the corner. “Oh if I were only a prince and could go in such a carriage and have a golden umbrella held over me, how happy I should be”. And a prince he was. Before his carriage rode one company of men and behind it. Servants dressed in scarlet and gold bore him along, the coveted umbrella was held over his head, every thing his heart could desire was his. But it was not enough He looked around still for something to wish for and when he saw that in spite of the water he poured on the grass
Siddhi Times USA 20
the rays of the sun scorched it and that in spite of the umbrella held over his head each day his face grew browner and browner, he cried in his anger: “The sun is mightier than I If I were only the sun” And the mountain spirit answered. “Your wish is heard the sun you shall be” And the sun he was, and felt himself proud in his power. He shot his beams above and below, on earth and in heaven, he burnt up the grass in the fields and scorched the faces of princes as well as of poorer folk but in a short time he began to grow tired of his might, for there seemed nothing left for him to do. Discontent once more filled his soul, and when a cloud covered his face and hid the earth from him, he cried in his anger “Does the cloud hold captive my rays, and is it mightier than I? Oh that I be a cloud and mightier than any. And the mountain spirit answered “Your wish is heard a cloud you shall be”. And a cloud he was, and lay between the sun
and the earth. He caught the sun’s beams and held them, and to his joy the earth grew green again and flowers blossomed. But that was not enough for him and for days and week he poured forth rain till the rivers over flowed their banks and the crops of rice stood in water. Towns and villages were destroyed by the power of the rain, only the great rock on the mountainside remained unmoved. The cloud was amazed at the sight and cried in wonder “Is the rock then, mightier than I? Oh if I were only the rock “. And the mountain spirit answered your wish is heard the rock you shall be! And the rock he was and gloried in his power. Proudly he stood, and neither the heat of the sun nor the force of the rain could move him. “This is better than all” he said to himself. But one day he heard a strange noise at his feet, and when he looked down to see what it could be. He saw a stone cutter driving tools in to his surface.
S
ilence holds the key to opening doors to a wholesome life, ultimate liberation and attainment of happiness. It uplifts our visions, our concepts, our way of thinking, feeling and how we act in our world. Silence is the tool which helps us know and experience fully who we are and what our purpose in life is. Silence offers the way to complete liberation for body, mind and soul. The appreciation for silence replaces the need for addictive thoughts and activities. When we love silence, there is no reason to run away from our thoughts and fears. The practice of silence brings unspeakable peace. Speech is the biggest consumer of our energy; it depletes the oxygen in our body and mind and causes energy burnout. This is turn causes the mind to overheat, which leads us to become angry, impatient etc and hence we are unable to think or act calmly, coolly or rationally.
Even while he looked a trembling feeling ran all through him, and a great block broke off and fell up on the ground. Then he cried in his wrath; “Is a mere child of earth mightier than a rock? Oh If I were only a man”. And the mountain spirit answered “Your wish is heard once more you shall be a man”. And a man he was in the sweat of his brow he toiled again at his trade of stone cutting. His bed was hard and his food scanty but he had learnt to be satisfied with it and did not long to be something or somebody else. And as he never asked for things he did not have or desired to be greater and mightier than other people, he was happy at last and never again heard the voice of the mountain spirit.
There can be many other ways to communicate with each other without using speech, Swamiji believes that when two people meet it is possible to communicate in an energetic level because communication is not just only by speech, but by synchronizing energy levels you can also communicate. Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar also known as Dr. Commander Selvam does much work with energy and believes we can synchronies our energy more in silence rather then through speech. Also he feels why we can’t develop other methods of communicating other then speech as he feels we loose so much of the essence of what we are trying to express through speech. Words can only ever give a limited interpretation of our real feeling; words will never grasp the real sentiments of feelings and emotions.
Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar also known as Dr. Commander Selvam recommends the practice of silence in his workshops and seminars. Only by participating in this silence therapy will you realize the benefits of it and the amount of energy you will gain from it. Siddhi Times USA 21
Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar also known as Dr. Commander Selvam believes healing energy flows more freely in silence Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar also known as Dr. Commander Selvam has been practicing silence at a very young age. At the age of fourteen he spent three months alone in the jungle. Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar also known as Dr. Commander Selvam has spent many other periods in silence, anything from three or six months up to a year. Spending time in silence in both important and necessary for Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar also known as Dr. Commander Selvam to exist in this world. Swamiji would like to express to people about his nature and his need for silence as a person, while traveling with his work or whether at home in the ashram he would encourage people to hug him or sit with him in silence from time to time. Swamiji would also like to express to people that he is extremely approachable and accessible if they would like to talk with and tell him their problems, he will listen and try to heal them. Atharav vedic Sound therapy invented by Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar for harmonization and deep relaxation:The technique of sound therapy has its roots in Nada Yoga, the yoga of sound, as well as in Yoga Nidra, the deep relaxation of yoga. Since time immemorial, sounds of Indian stringed instruments have been applied for healing and harmonization. In former times people have used stringed instruments for playing sacred music and as an accompaniment and assistance for the pujas (rituals), meditations and also for the yoga-asanas. And also today musicians in India are still invited to perform at rituals, healings and Yoga Nidra. In the course of our society’s media development, the CD has replaced the quality of live music. But Indian music always emerges newly in every moment and is a transmission from heart to heart.
The effects of sound therapy
Sound therapy contributes to the relaxation of tensions and blockades caused by stress. The getting down to a deep state of
Siddhi Times USA 22
peaceful mind revitalizes and restores the self healing forces. The sounds produce a tender massage reaching more or less deeply into the inner body. Selected tone scales (Ragas) of the Indian music tradition support the re-discovery of the basic harmonic condition of the mind. Using relaxation exercises at the beginning, the listener opens up for the nourishing and healing tones. The music leads to an extended self perception. It activates the inner experience and can help to discover a new access to one’s own inner resources. All body organs and senses come to peace hardly found even asleep. Crucial for this deep relaxation is the experience of real live music, as only this way a true dialog between musician and audience can begin, while the musician is sensitively in accordance with the immediate experience of the listener.
The Rudra Veena
The Bin or Rudra Veena is a zither and belongs to the oldest classical instruments of India. According to traditional sayings Shiva has created it while he meditated on the beauty of his wife Parvati. The Rudra Veena is an early form of the popular Sitar and has been called the mother and queen of Indian strings. Rich in basses and overtones the Rudra Veena has been the ideal musical instrument to arouse a meditative condition of mind since centuries. Due to it’s sound frequencies it is possible to resolve blockades very effectively in a quite easy manner.
The Sitar
The Sitar is a long-necked lute and was created 700 years ago from the well known musician Amir Khusru. The instrument is a further development of the Persian Setar and the Indian Rudra Veena. The Sitar has through many resonant strings a very fine and lyrical character. The sound is suitable for heart openings and meditative concerts. Also lot of other special music theraphy was invented by our Holiness Sri Selvam
Siddhar. For more information reach Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar also known as Dr. Commander Selvam @ USA Toll Free 1-800-574 3427 OR E- MAIL avtemple@aol.com
Certain works in the world needs only physical strength. For example, lifting a weight. Certain works need only mental strength. For example, working with a computer. It needs only mental power and there is no need for physical strength. But sex is the only work, which needs mental and physical strength. A lot of people suffer due to this and they go to a sexologist for their health check up. They undergo a lot of medication but the result will be nothing. Some people face horrible situations in their life. Some people have gone to the extent of divorce and some have gone even to the extent of committing suicide. What is the reason for all these things? The horoscope and the position of the planets in the horoscope are the only reasons for all these things. According to Atharva Vedic Astrology the planet Venus, which is called as Sukran, is the in charge of enjoyments. The planet Venus, if he is in his own house individually in one’s horoscope it is very sure that the person will have a satisfied sexual life. If the plant Venus is in his full power (uccham) it is very sure that the person will wander for more and more sex. If the planet Venus is powerless in a male’s horoscope he will have the problem of premature ejaculation. If the planet Venus is powerless in a female’s horoscope she will wander for having sex with more than one man. If the planet Venus is seated along with the Planet Moon in on female’s horoscope it is very sure that she will have more than one partner for sex. If the planet Venus is seated with the planet Mars in a male’s horoscope it is very sure that he will be a homosexual personality. If the planet Jupiter is seated with the planet Venus, in one’s horoscope, he/ she will have no interest towards sex. The aforesaid are only examples. There are a lot of things to analyze regarding one’s sexual life and how much enjoyment one will have in the life. The transit of major planets like Jupiter, Saturn, Raaghu and Kethu also play a role in deciding the capacities of an individual. The planets are the only authorities to decide on the life of an individual. There is a vast different between the regular astrology and Vedic astrology. According to the regular astrology only the planetary position of an individual is analyzed. But in Vedic astrology the Karma, is also being analyzed. Especially Atharva Veda deals a lot in all of these aspects. Our ancestors were intellectual giants. They have foreseen what will happen in future and how to come out of those troubles. It will be the best to consult an Atharva Veda scholar before taking any important decisions. Only by taking the consultation and adopting the procedures advised by the Vedic scholar anybody can come out of their
Siddhi Times USA 22
Siddhi Times USA 23
problems very easily. The procedures may be tough at times to adopt but having in mind to get out of the problems one should adopt the procedures as prescribed by the Vedic scholar. We all consult the doctor to come out of our physical ailments and we take the medications as per the advice of the doctor. Like that we should undergo the prescribed procedures prescribed by the Vedic scholar to have a beautiful life.
5900 Brook Hollow Parkway, Norcross , GA 30071. Contact Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar) @ USA toll free 1-800-574-3427 or 1-88-232-1818 or Hindu Temple of Georgia @ 770-447-9393 ext -0- or email to avtemple@aol.com Visit the website www.drcommanderselvam-vedicastrology.org to know more and more about the solutions for the problems.
The karma or destiny cannot be changed. But according to Atharva Veda the karma or destiny can be easily altered conveniently. The Atharva Veda Yaksha/Yakshini devathas play a vital role in altering the karma and making one’s life as the happiest life. One can be relieved from all kinds of sexual problems by approaching the Atharva Veda Yaksha/Yakshini devathas. According to Atharva Veda “nothing is impossible”. The approach of the proper Yaksha/Yakshini devathas through the proper person like Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri. Selvam Siddhar) is the proper way to clear off all kinds of problems related to all walks of life. Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar) has established the Hindu Temple of Georgia. This is also known as Shiva Vishnu Temple of Georgia. This is the first healing temple in the entire western countries. This is the first Hindu Temple in the entire Hindu Lineage to house 108 different images of Lord Shiva. This is the first Hindu Temple in the entire western countries to house various Atharva Veda Yaksha/Yakshini Devathas like Sri. Atharva Soolini. To solve your problems come and get the blessings of the Almighty and the other Yaksha/Yakshini devathas at Hindu Temple of Georgia/ Shiva Vishnu Temple of Georgia, Siddhi Times USA 24
Siddhi Times USA 23
Life is not a bed of roses. Things are not that smooth as we expect them to be. Marriage is the most beautiful relationship that happens to everyone at some point of time. But, some of us fail to keep the spark of married life alive. Problems in marriage are bound to come, because two individuals having different personalities meet and then clashes take place. Time is not the same always. When a person gets married, there are lots of responsibilities that
Veda also describes the rituals of Yaksha/Yakshini devathas’ rituals to remove the aforesaid problems.
one has to bear. Amidst the day-today tensions, sometimes the person is not able to keep up the expectations of his/her partner. But it does not mean that he/she doesn’t love his/her partner. What is the reason for all these problems? According to Atharva Veda, the planets and their positions are the only reasons for all these kinds of problems. Atharva Veda clarifies all kinds of marriage related problems into two major divisions. One is pre marriage problems and the other is post marriage problems. Atharva Siddhi Times USA 24
In today’s world each and every one faces many problems in life. All need salvation for the problems. Marriage is the most important part of a human life. According to the words of Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar), “There is neither dependence nor independence but inter dependence but the inter dependence starts”. There is an old saying “Marriages are made in Heaven”. As per the Vedic scriptures the marriage is a social, spiritual, or legal union of individuals. This union may also be called matrimony, while the ceremony that marks its beginning is usually called a wedding and the married status created is called wedlock. Marriage takes many forms: a union between one man and one woman as husband and wife is a normal and regular marriage. It is called as arranged marriage. The marriage is decided by the elders of the couple. The next is the love marriage. Vedic scriptures define this kind of marriage as “Gaandharvam’. Some marriages are done in a very secret manner. These kinds of marriages are called as “Raakshasam” (the system of marriage followed by the demon kings) and many more like this. A man who marries more than one woman is called as polygamy and a woman who marries more than one man is called as polyandry. These were not very common in ancient days. But nowadays these things have become very common. What is the reason for this? Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Selvam Siddhar), the only living Siddhar of the entire western countries and the only scholar of Atharva Veda in the entire Western countries, reply in a word. The reply is “planets”. Siddhi Times USA 25
Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar) scrutinizes the horoscope and paves the wonderful path for salvation. Before going deep to solve the problems, it is a must to analyze why the problem happens. The analyzing tool is astrology. The usage of the tool is horoscope. The preparation of horoscopes is to be done by a well learned Atharva Veda scholar and the horoscopes should be scrutinized only by him. The planet position clearly tells about the married life of the couple. Some couple has a long and peaceful married life. Some couple has a long married life but without any peaceful ness in the family and often quarrels between each other. Some couple has a very short span of married life. Some women become widow at the later stage, some at the early stage. Some men become widower at the later stage and some at the early stage. What is the reason for all these kinds of problems? The answer is “Planets’. Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri. Selvam Siddhar) is well versed in Atharva Vedic astrology. Among all different techniques of astrology Atharva Vedic astrology is the most ancient one and is the most accurate one. According to Atharva Veda techniques, the horoscope is to be scrutinized in 144 angles. Then only we can have a clear solution for the problems. According to the Atharva Veda, astrology is only a tool to find the root cause of a problem. It is not a solution to solve the problems. Atharva Veda tells about the rituals for the wonderful Yaksha/Yakshini devathas to solve the marriage related problems. The request to gods is called as Siddhi Times USA 26
prayer. The request to the Yaksha /Yakshini devathas to solve a problem is called as rituals. By properly performing the rituals as per the directions of Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri. Selvam Siddhar) and by the blessings of the almighty and Yaksha/Yakshini devathas the problems will be put to an end. To know about the problems in marriage and salvation of the problems approach Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar). The problems related to pre marriage issues are unable to find a suitable life partner, unable to find the proper time to get married and so on. The post marriage problems are, lack of understanding, unable to have the proper sex, unable to lead a peaceful family life and unable to get proper income to run the life peacefully. Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar) has wonderful mantra powers and knowledge on Atharva Veda. He gives wonderful salvation for the problems through the rituals. Atharva Veda rituals means finding solution of problems related
to an individual’s Health, Wealth, Career, Obstacles, Happiness, married life, relationship and many other problems based on principles of Vedic astrology. After analyzing the horoscope of an individual Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar) suggests unique remedial measures to solve even chronic and critical problems in day to day life.
Siddhar) @ USA toll free 1-800-574-3427 or 1-88-232-1818 or Hindu Temple of Georgia @ 770-447-9393 ext -0- or email to avtemple@aol.com To know more and more about the salvation of marriage related problems visit www.drcommanderselvammarriage.org
After analyzing an individual’s Horoscope/Birth Charts/kundli in depth and Swamiji tells one about the exact positions of the planets and how these planets can influence one’s life. The astro expert Swamiji would suggest the suitable remedies, which could be Yantra, mantra and thantra or performing regular rituals for Yaksha/Yakshini devathas. Swamiji also provides one with the ancient Atharva Vedic Astrological Remedies and Remedial Solutions which could provide relief from the malefic effects of the planets. A person’s Horoscope clearly sketches the problems one has to face. These problems are outlined in the form of planetary afflictions. Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar) first forms the individual’s Birth Chart/Horoscope/Kundli based upon Ancient Atharva Vedic Astrology and then analyzes it deeply to arrive on highs and lows of a person and accordingly remedies or solutions are suggested. Atharva Vedic remedy depends upon planetary positions, the main remedies include - Mantra, Thantra, and Yantra. Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar) is the only living Siddhar and Atharva Veda scholar in the entire western countries. Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri. Selvam Siddhar) is the first Hindu Indian of the entire Hindu lineage to establish a Hindu Temple with 108 various images of Lord Shiva. That temple is known as Hindu Temple of Georgia/ Shiva Vishnu Temple of Georgia. This is the first Hindu Temple in the entire western countries to house Atharva Veda Yaksha/ Yakshini devathas such as Sri. Atharva Soolini. To solve your problems visit Hindu Temple of Georgia/Shiva Vishnu Temple of Georgia, 5900 Brook Hollow Parkway Norcross, GA 30071. or contact Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhi Times USA 27
Vedic Astrology healing by Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
Vedic Astrology is originally called Vedanga Jyotish. Siddhar-Dr Commander Selvam, as an experienced ‘Ved-anga’ means from the Vedas and ‘Jyotish’ is face and palm reader, to connect with your the Sanskrit term for astrology. The Vedas personality. are the oldest texts of the world and contain the system of wisdom There are two possibilities to in Indian culture. They have receive a reading. You can a very broad outlook and either pose one question are essentially a study by filling the form of self. after clicking at the link below. For one The calculation of question please Western Astrology make a donation of is based on the 20 Euro. Further solar system. questions are With horoscopes possible for an in newspapers, additional donation magazines or of 10 Euro per astrologers you question. You will might already have receive an answer by knowledge about email. this system. With a Vedic birth chart His If you would like to have Holiness Sri Selvam Siddhar a personal and more detailed of Hindu Temple of California consultation but cannot meet Sri USA can give you an insight in the Selvam Siddhar in person you can Vedic Astrology whose calculation is fill the form and we can arrange a phone based on the lunar system. consultation. For this we will find a date and a time which suits your and his convenience. If you wish to Astrology is not just about predicting the course of have a phone conversation please e- mail us with your one’s life. It is a science and you will receive a diagnosis name , date of birth, birth place and your credit/ debit about the energy of the planetary constellations in card with expiry date, your billing address for US $ your birth chart. Additionally the Vedic Astrology 251.00 to avtemple@aol.com. Or Call USA Toll Free offers you solutions and the cure for energies which :- 1-888-232-1818 are influencing your life in a negative way. This is why it is called Astrologic healing. On your request for astrology Sri Sri Selvam Siddhar has a deep inside in your birth chart and gives his valuable advice with the answer of your question. Sending a picture along with the request can be beneficial because it will be easier for Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhi Times USA 28
A Direct Experience of God
By Father Peter Bowes
Many say they believe in God, but believing in God is not the same as having a direct experience of God. Direct means firsthand, not second-hand. It is not hearsay or conjecture. Direct means something happens to you. You go through something, and then you can say you have had an experience. Throughout history, belief in God has resulted in people gathering for worship in churches, mosques, and temples. All over the world people still congregate based on similar beliefs about God. But how many can really say they know God? Love and faith are the two most important qualities that make a substantial relationship with God possible. Love pulls you to the Divine Being; faith expects that something real will happen. Love connects you and God together; faith brings trust that God will respond to your hopes. Love creates the opening for something genuine to occur in relationship with God; faith reaches out beyond what is comfortable, stretching you to feel and see what you long for with your whole heart, mind and soul. A direct experience of God requires love and faith, both of which play integral roles in preparing you to meet God. With love and faith, you let the Divine Being know you care enough so that God will come and give you God’s Self. You have to silence the mind and the emotions, and develop a stillness that can wait for a response from God. With meditation and prayer, a person can clear the mind of the world and the distractions of the senses in preparation for this meeting with God. God will come when you have cleared away all the other gods in your life, and this takes work, patience and diligent effort. The initial phase of this preparation can be somewhat discouraging because the most dark and detrimental parts of your nature show up for review. You just can’t ask God to come into a place soiled with dirt, confusion and negative energy, so you will have to make a clean and wholesome space before you invite God to reside in you. Often you will need a Teacher – someone who has had a direct experience of God, who can see what needs to be drawn out of you – to help you clear the space within you. All the mystics and saints have described direct experience of God in much the same ways. Each describes experiencing the love of their life in the embrace of God’s kiss and God’s presence. No fear can exist in the presence of God since God is all love and light. God is inside you and is loving you with every ounce you are willing to receive, and this experience will move you from belief to knowing. When you come into a direct experience of the God at the center of your being, it will change you completely, and you will know a profound peace that cannot be disturbed by the confusion of the world. To learn more about Father Peter Bowes visit: FatherPeter. CentersOfLight.org
Siddhi Times USA 29
Siddhi Times USA 30
Siddhi Times USA 31
Siddhi Times USA 32
Siddhi Times USA 33
How many days to take benefit Another common question is how soon can one expect to experience the benefits of wearing or installing a Yantra. This usually takes 45 days but this is a conservative estimate. Some Atharva Yantras activate results almost immediately if one’s karmic potential is ripe. Others work better over the long term, gradually but steadfastly increasing stages of blessings. Atharva Yantras for prosperity and wealth are usually of this category. Hence patience is required. For example, the Yaksha Atharva Kuber Yantra may or may not bestow immediate results but the patient person will eventually see benefits. It is known that the greatest bounties that can be conferred by the Yaksha Atharva Kuber Yantra come after 3 years in many cases. Atharva Yantras for health, preventing accidents and mishaps and the like, are known to be working if nothing is going wrong! However, despite one’s best intentions, the desired results may not always be achieved. This is usually due to reasons of karma that have to be worked out and experienced before the organism can achieve its desire.
Sri Sri Selvam Siddhar- Dr. Commander Selvam “Siddhar” Yantra is an instrument, or a talisman or a mystical diagram usually in copper. It is a technique or path, considered the simplest and shortest, through which one can attain one’s desires, and fulfill one’s wishes. It is said that the ‘Deities’ reside in the Atharva Yantras and by performing ‘Rituals’ or worship of Atharva Yantras, one can appease them, remove the malefic effects of planets, and increase the flow of positive energy. Procedures to be followed by you to place this energized Atharva Yantra. 1. First purify your body and start with a clear and positive mind frame 2. Find a place on the floor facing east, where you will be undisturbed. 3. Light the incense or diya. (It does not matter how many you light). 4. Lay a fresh flower and a fresh fruit on the altar. 5. Open the Atharva Yantra and place it along with the image of the deity of Atharva yantra and your isht God. 6. Take the water with any leaf from any tree and sprinkle the water on yourself followed by sprinkling the water on the Atharva Yantra. 7. Close your eyes and concentrate on the deity to bless you with wishes. Now with all sincerity, ask God to grant you the desire of your life that you wanted to be fulfilled in your own language. Vedic Yantras are Energised (Pran pratishta) by learned purohits, by reciting the vedic mantra of the particular Devi or Devata. Siddhi Times USA 34
Please call Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar – Dr Commander Selvam in Toll Free # 1-800-574-3427 or e-mail avtemple@aol.com in USA and Canada to decide what is the right one according to your grahas and and present problems you are undergoing. Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar / Dr. Commander Selvam is the Authority of Vedic Astrology and the only Living Siddhar in USA and an Athava Vedic scholar and the Atharva Veda is the base for any kinds of yantras
- Part 3
jobs), join up with the two terrorists priests, Muthu Krishnan, and Ramesh , who got arrested by the Indian police on an “ATTEMPTED MURDER” charge and the trial is going on now!
Attorney Mr. AP Jeyachandran Coimbatore, India Now, thousands of people have been asking about the status of the criminal case against the Hindu Temple of Atlanta’s board members which is on hold since, the judge on duty is undertaking some type of training. But as soon as he comes back to his seat, we will have some interesting news on the case updated in our world famous Siddhi Times magazine. We do have an update on the two priests who fled from our Hindu Temple of Georgia after stealing $ 16,200.00 the Temple’s donated cash, with the support of the three criminal conspirators, Valmikinathan Raghunathan, Sundaram Raghunathan, and Chandramohan Loganathan. They got arrested by the Indian police and were taken into custody and then released.. After a few days they went with weapons to murder the Indian employees of the Hindu Temple of Georgia, under the advice of the three conspirators. These three international terrorists, Valmikinathan, Raghunathan, Sundaram Raghunathan and Chandramohan Loganathan,( who for so many years never held any proper
Out of the accused, Mr. Muthukrishnan became the state witness for the police and admitted to the murder attempt on the Indian employees of Hindu Temple of Georgia! The balances of the criminals are awaiting and sentencing from the Judge. Most likely they will go to jail for attempt murder and other crimes. A Tamil magazine called Nakkeeran which joined forces with these criminal conspirators is also facing serious criminal charges and they are waiting for their trial date! As
usual,
the
infamous
terrorists
Chandramohan Loganathan, Valmikinathan Raghunathan, and his closest brother
Sundaram Raghunathan are waiting to be taken into custody by the police, since they are in contempt of the court. They have not attended a single required criminal court appearance. Indian lawyers are working with law & enforcement to get these criminal conspirators to India soon. Chandramohan Loganathan who appears to be the head of all this criminal conspiracy is being sued in Cobb County for two counts of Malicious Prosecution and one other serious case of physical assault on a Hindu Priest. His wife Ananthi Palamuthu, who goes by the name Ana Palamuthu, who is believed to be the owner of Kumon math and reading tutorial center in Kennesaw,GA is also named in one of the Lawsuit in the Gwinnett County. The beauty here is that, Chandramohan Loganathan who has not had a proper job for many years is now spending most of his time running the conspirator’s team. I expect that he will end up in some more lawsuits.
“TERROR’’ One piece of interesting news is that one of the brothers of Mr.Valmikinathan Raghunathan who goes by the name Dr. Sankaran Raghunathan has started a management school in Chennai, India by the name “National Management School”, where the students must pay around 9.00 Lakhs Rupees for a degree that is not even recognized by any Indian University. One of our under cover agent as a student ,who spoke with Dr. Sankaran Raghunathan informed that, getting admission to universities in the US and getting a Student Visa is very difficult right now. But an easy way of coming to
Chandramohan Loganathan (Wanted by the Indian Law & Enforcement on serious Criminal charges. Facing Malicious Prosecution Lawsuit and also another Lawsuit for beating a Priest in the superior court, Cobb County, GA, USA)
Siddhi Times USA 35
Vlamikinathan Raghunathan (Wanted by the Indian Law & Enforcement on the serious Criminal charges) the US with a visa which costs just RS 9 Lakh is ok with them, because they don’t need to finish their MBA program; as soon as they come to the US as a student with the fake visa gotten through Dr. Sankaran Raghunathan, they quickly find
Sundaram
Raghunathan
(Wanted by the Indian Law & Enforcement on the serious Criminal charges)
a job where they can make good money and pay off their debt of Rs. 9.00 lakhs! Also, this same under cover agent informed us that Dr. Sankaran Raghunathan advised him that he could get married to some one
Ananthi Palamuthu Chandramohan
-The owner of KUMON MATH TUTION CENTER in Kennesaw, Georgia. Facing Lawsuit in Gwinnett county, GA, USA
as soon as he comes to Atlanta (USA). This is called a “Paper Marriage” and may cost between US $ 10,000.00 and US $ 20,000.00. When the undercover agent asked, Dr. Sankaran “Don’t you think that it’s fraud and forgery? ” Dr Sankaran replied coolly, that ,”he is well connected with all kinds of people in Atlanta and also he knows someone in the US consulate in Chennai, India to help his school ,to get Visa and he will take care of everything!” once you give Rs 9 Lakhs to him! Here is the question. When Dr. Sankaran Raghunathan, who is one of the Raghunathan brothers in Atlanta, where they are the founders of Blueshift India, Private Limited, which has been running under heavy losses for many years now, how is he going to teach his management students to manage someone’s business profitably, when he himself can not manage his Blueshift business profitably? Currently, one of the Gwinnett County Police officers, who is also the part of the conspi racy, is under Internal Affairs and FBI investigation! This officer, in a mad way took his gun and put in front of the chest of three Hindu priests and threatened them to withdraw their complaints against these criminal conspirators! Why are all of these things happening to a place of worship or to a Swamiji? As per our Swamiji Selvam Siddhar‘s word, “It’s KARMA!” According to my word, it is jealousy and irritation at someone’s growth, name and fame, and success. Anyway, let God bless all these evil minded people to get restored to good thoughts and good attitudes. More breaking news to come in the next edition of Siddhi Times.
Pundit Rudra, India
Anyone wants to give tips about these Crimnal conspirators to the Indian Law and Enforcement , kindly send an e- mail to tipsnathanbrothers@ gmail.com. or directly call the Attorney Mr AP Jeyachandran from usa @ 011-91-98430 30210 Siddhi Times USA 36
not distinguish between human beings and animals or between animate beings and inanimate things. They were all alike eligible for peace and happiness. The Veda treats all aspects of existence equally as sources of comfort or distress for man depending on how he approaches them. By adopting spirituality in the day to day life one can enjoy a comfortable life fully well. Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri. Selvam Siddhar) is the only living Siddhar and Atharva Veda scholar in the entire western countries. He has established a wonderful Hindu Temple in
All religions have all along their history cherished and held peace which is the most valuable treasure for mankind. All the schools of thought, all the saints and seers, all the visionaries and poets have advocated the cause of peace. Indeed, all the religions of the world and all prophets have sung the praises of peace; and whatever may be the doctrinal or other differences between religions and sects, there is perfect unanimity in their appeal for peace as the most honored possession of man. Naturally, one may wonder why in spite of such unanimous advocacy of peace, mankind has been witnessing wars and conflicts without a break all through history. There is not a single country in the world, which has not suffered by the breach of peace to a smaller or to a greater extent. Great saints and prophets have come and gone. They have all preached peace eloquently and honestly, but their influence has not been considerable in preventing dissensions and conflicts. The doctrine of Atharva Veda says that ‘na hi kadachid anidrasam jagat’ (The world was never any different from what it is now) implies that the affairs of the world do not alter with the passage of time and that human nature remains identical whatever the affairs of the world. History,
in a sense, truly repeats itself. Wars have always been fought; and violence, deceit, ambition, envy, hatred, fear, suspicion, anger, pride, revenge, passion and prejudice have dogged man all through his career on the globe. The course of mankind has not changed despite prophets and messiahs, sages and seers. But this is no justification for pessimism or cynicism. It is the nature of all phenomena that when things go wrong, corrections are promptly applied and the original state is sought to be restored. Wars are fought and peace is sought thereafter. Periods of agitation and turmoil are always followed by spells of calm and comfort. Depravity soon gives place to good sense. But is a significant detail to note that such corrections do not occur spontaneously or mechanically. There are always at the back of all these changes. And such individuals are divinely inspired and operate as emissaries of Destiny. Whenever evil prevails and the good suffers, God manifests Himself to put down the evil and support the cause of the good.
Georgia. The temple is famous as Hindu Temple of Georgia/Shiva Vishnu Temple of Georgia. This is the first Hindu temple in the entire Hindu lineage to house 108 various images of Lord Shiva. This is the first Hind Temple in the entire western countries to house Atharva Veda Yaksha/ Yakshini devathas like Sri. Atharva Soolini. To solve your problems visit Hindu Temple of Georgia, 5900 Brook Hollow Parkway Norcross, GA 30071or contact Dr. Commander Selvam (Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar) @ USA toll free 1-800-574-3427 or 1-88-232-1818 or Hindu Temple of Georgia @ 770-4479393 ext -0- or email to avtemple@aol. com
The Vedic seer visualized a state of composure and contentment in which not only all the living beings but also the natural forces settle down amicably for mutual benefit and betterment. He did Siddhi Times USA 37
negative thoughts. There is heaviness and weight on the heart and constriction in the throat. At times, there could suddenly be blue marks on thighs without getting hurt, or faster & erratic heartbeat and breathing without any physical exertion. There are quarrels in the family without any reason. One might feel the presence of somebody in the house. One feels one is not getting one’s due and can achieve much more. One feels suffocated & restless in all circumstances, and is never at peace. One remains depressed, with lack of enthusiasm or desire to live & rise in life.
Effects of Black Magic
Black Magic can really play havoc with the life of the target person by destroying any aspect of life may it be career/business or wealth/prosperity, creating family problems or unnecessary tensions/phobias, adversely affecting children & family, creating chronic health problems, destroying mental peace, intelligence & happiness, cause inner turmoil, unrest & uncharacteristic / abnormal behavior and even cause unnatural deaths in extreme circumstances. Black Magic not only affects the circumstances and future prospects of a person, but also deprives him materially of
Black Magic- Kala Jadoo Problems? “Soolini Kavach” Maha Yagna to come out of Black magicKala Jadoo Voodoo, Evil Spells, Curses, Tantra problems, Evil eye,Ghosts and Spirits Black magic is the negative use of energies and power by jealous and malicious human beings of Kaliyuga, whose main objective is to harm or deprive others from something, or influence them to do something wrong or negative. Black magic is the evil side of the celestial cycle or negative energies. Black Magic can be used to harm or hurt another person by performing certain acts even at a far away place - the effect of this technique can be experienced thousands of miles away. With increase of jealousy, frustration, greed, selfishness, negativity and inability to accept other’s happiness & growth, the use of Black magic has become the most common way to take out one’s vindictiveness and get an evil kind of satisfaction from the turmoil of others. This problem has intensified a lot in the last few years, and many are suffering all over the world, totally unaware of the attacks made by no other than their closest friends, acquaintances and relatives. Many prosperous and happy families are ruined by Black magic. Symptoms of Black Magic Black magic puts a block on a person’s wisdom and intelligence and all efforts to solve the problem go fruitless. One feels a mental block, gets disturbed sleep with bad dreams, and Siddhi Times USA 38
Siddhi Times USA 39
Gurudev curses those doing Black Magic on innocent people and destroying their lives and happiness for years to come. ‘Soolini Raksha Kavach’ for Protection & Cure of Black Magic ‘Raksha’ is ‘Protection’ and ‘Kavach’ is ‘Shield’. ‘Raksha Kavach’ is the most powerful Talisman for protection and cure of Black magic. ‘Raksha Kavach’ eradicates all ill-effects of Black magic, Evil spells, Curses, Ghosts and Spirits. Raksha kavach cures one of evil effects of past attacks and protects one from all future attacks. The effect of ‘Raksha Kavach’ never gets reduced. Raksha kavach’s protection is life-long, and lasts for as long as it is worn. The moment it is worn, the negative effects start receding and it’s protection starts, freeing the wearer from all evil influences which can ruin & destroy one’s present and future life. ‘Raksha Kavach’ is blessed with so much extraordinary energy and power that it can guard and protect an individual against the strongest super-natural forces, negative powers and reverse/ break any kind of spell. The wearer of ‘Raksha Kavach’ always remains immune from all kind of Black magic (Voodoo, Evil Spells, Curses, Ghosts and Spirits) attacks. Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar / Dr. Commander Selvam is the only Atharva Vedic scholar in USA and in the western countries, who is well specialized in removing and stopping black magic problems. He is not like a funny psychic. He is a master and healed numerous people all over the world. If you have a problems in Black Magic- Kala Jadoo. Call immediately @ 1888-232-1818.
everything he was destined for, but also affects the psyche of the victim in such a way that one looses the will-power & mental energy to get out of the sinister situation one is in, and has no desire to live or rise in life. The effects of Black Magic become more chronic, dangerous and fatal with time, if untreated, like a horrible disease. Black Magic starts spreading like a contagious disease, affecting the person’s mind, brain, body, relationships, attitudes, work, money, marriage, career and everything in life. Breaking or reversing Black Magic Spell
Putting a Black magic spell on someone is very easy for those knowing even a little bit of Tantrik Siddhis / voodoo. But to remove the spell and eliminate it’s sinister effects needs lot of expertise, continuous & rigorous puja / worship and a combination Siddhis & Sadhana. Siddhi Times USA 40
Hypocrisy of Hindu Temple of Atlanta, Riverdale, Georgia, USA
Ex President Hindu Temple of Atlanta
The so called Sudarshna Saharanama Parayanam by the Hindu Temple of Atlanta in Riverdale Georgia performed in a shopping mall just above a BAR? The practice of religion is not like taking out the garbage. There are a lot of rules and restrictions to be observed in the performance of prayers and rituals. The nature of the performer, the participants, and the place are all mentioned in detail in the Vedas and the Agamas of Hinduism. Not only do they clearly specify the mentality of the devotee, organizers, and the priests, they even state rules right down to the location where the prayers are to be performed. The poojas and the chanting is to be done only at specified places. That place should be very pure. That’s why the Temples are called “Sanctum Sanctorum.” The Mantras should be chanted in a holy place. There is a Temple on the south side of Atlanta called the Hindu Temple of Atlanta. Even though they have roughly twenty physicians and several multimillionaires serving on different committees and as trustees, its construction has still not been completed after approximately twenty-eight years since their inception. Recently their board members conducted a “famous” SUDHARSHANA SAHASRANAMA PARAYANAM few weeks back in the Global Mall, a public shopping mall located just one block over from our Hindu Temple of Georgia. The great physician Dr Ravi Sharma, the Ex-President and spokesman for the Hindu
Temple of Atlanta, presented himself as an authority on Hindu Agamas and Vedas on a local cable television station last year. He gave his candid opinion, public ally, about how a Hindu Temple should be run. Now there is nothing wrong about giving an opinion - that’s a freedom of speech – however, before giving an authoritative opinion about something, one should make sure that they actually follow their own advice! That is what is known as proper leadership. They conducted this Sudarsana Sahasranama Paryanam in a public shopping mall where no Hindu Agamas are required to be followed. Nothing wrong about that; since after all, it is just a shopping mall where all kinds of people come, sometimes without taking baths, drinking alcohol, and eating meat, and women during their menstrual periods (females traditionally should not come to a place of prayer at the time of their menstruation). Here are the shocking facts. This Parayanam occurred, with many of their board members and their family in attendance, where two restaurant and bars are located less than approximately fifty feet away. These places cook all kinds of meats! The unfortunate Lord Sudarsan must have been sitting sadly without knowing how to give the proper mentality to the great leaders and priests of the Hindu Temple of Atlanta who profess they are the authority on Hindu Agamas! Another shocking thing is that directly under the first floor of the shopping center where the Paryanam was held, and where Lord Sudarsan was sitting very sadly, a huge restaurant
which serves all kinds of Drinks and Meat is also located. The Parayanam proceeded very well with Lord Sudar sana surrounded by active alcohol drinkers, smokers, meat eaters, dancers, and socializers. Wow! What a great Sudarsan Sahasranama Maha Parayanam! The word Sudarsana means a person who exhibits correct and good behavior, and I believe Lord Sudarsan was not comfortable in showing the right ways and attitudes for these organizers. We don’t know if Dr. Ravi Sharma forgot to mention to his followers his authoritative opinion about how temples should operate: “The Temple is a place where meat, alcohol, smoking is not allowed!” However, it is all very unusual. Another interesting fact is that for many years this mall has had three small temples located in little rooms, or shops, within the shopping center, where just under all the Hindu Gods are sitting, a very large amount of dancing, drinking, smoking, and meat eating are occurring daily. Apparently there a lots of Temples within close proximity to alcohol and meat! But, it appears that Dr. Ravi Sharma and his board members must be living on the moon and they just aren’t aware of what is happening in Atlanta! However, they sure purport to know exactly what’s happening in the Hindu Temple of Georgia. Dr. Ravi Sharma’s hypocritical opinions appear to be motivated out of jealousy and irritation at someone else’s rapid growth, pure and simple.
Siddhi Times USA 41
What is rightly said by our Swamiji Selvam Siddhar, “Correct yourself, before you correct other one?” (Christians say the same thing: “Remove the plank from your eye, before you attempt to remove the splinter from another’s eye.”) Being true Hindus, how are people able to participate in these kinds of so called religious ceremonies?
All over North America our Siddhi Times is the only Hindu Spiritual Magazine available for free. Millions of people appreciate this; however, one always lives with people who are jealous and irritated by your growth. It is even more inevitable when there are crooks in the community.
Whoever went for the 20 Sudarsana Sahasranama Parayanam where meat and alcohol is supplied just fifty feet from the saddened Lord Sudarsana, I would say that either they are not proper Hindus, or else they must feel that advice is for someone else and not for themselves. It looks like traditional Hindu rules are changed according to their needs, whims, and fancies!
Even the priests in their Temple are getting around $ 1,500.00 to $ 2500.00 in their paychecks. This was reported by a priest who left the Hindu Temple of Atlanta because of the politics and inside fighting. After so many years of their excellent duty they were still getting only a small wage. And they were forced to collect from the THATTU KANIKKAI, whatever comes on the Arathi plate. I am a priest, and if I am forced to watch my Thattu Kanikkai, then how I would I do my Archana properly to Lord Balaji, or to Lord Shiva? Why have so many people left Hindu Temple of Atlanta? Talk to them and they will give strange and scary stories about the inside politics, fights, ego clashes and so on between the Board members. Pundit Rudra, India
As rightly said by Swamiji Selvam Siddhar, “You will live according to your thoughts.” It looks like that’s why the Hindu Temple of Atlanta’s construction is still not 100% completed approximately 28 years after their inception, even with lots of multimillionaires as their Trustees and Board members. A few of the dancing instructors who are holding classes in the Hindu Temple of Atlanta came to the Swamiji of the Hindu Temple of Georgia. As usual, they wanted everything for free. They only wanted to pay $ 50.00 a month to the Temple to rent dance class space. The wise Swamiji advised that, “You guys are going to end up paying 30% on your income as taxes! Why don’t you donate=2 01/3rd of your fees to our Temple and use our Community Center for your dance needs.” Well that was it! Every one of them flew back to the Hindu Temple of Atlanta saying that the Swamiji is asking a lot of money! Now, let’s look at what was the real problem here. When you make money, definitely you will have to pay taxes on it. However, most of these people don’t show their real dance and music incomes. They take it as cash, so that they won’t have to show it to the IRS! Let’s look at another big rip-off. Lord Balaji and Lord Shiva. They make easily around $ 5,000.00 per Arankettram. So, what about the Poor? Lord Balaji only gets $ 50.00, some times little more as his share; however, Lord Balaji is always trying to settle his debt to Lord Kubera. With these type people, even Lord Balaji does not know when he is going to settle his long held debt to Lord Kubera!
Siddhi Times USA 42
Vedic Astrology M
arriage problems ? Family Problems ? Business/ Job Problems ? Love problems ? Advise by by Sri Selvam “Siddhar”- Dr Commander Selvam What does it signify? Do these planets have any influence on the earth? How can one define these influences? During the Vedic Era, the Sages and the Saints known as Rishis and Munis used to calculate the time from the sunrise till sunset by viewing the shadows. During night time they used the stars positions to judge the time of the moment. Unlike these days they never had any clock and measuring instruments, yet they were far more accurate in finding the planetary positions and their movements. What they found is astonishingly accurate to today’s developed science and technology. They identified the planets and its influence on the earth and its particles so precisely that each planet has some relative element in its existence. Listed below are some of the links and examples that are quite relevant to Astrology and its notions. Sun being the largest star in our Solar system, while passing its rays to the earth, also touches many other planets before entering into the earth’s atmosphere. Thus radiation emanated from the Sun is a mixture of rays with contamination from other planets. These mixed rays are suitable for some and not so for others, whether human or otherwise. To overcome these problems they found simple solutions from nature itself and discovered that each planet is, in one or other way linked to the nature, viz. tree, plants, grain, mineral and color too.
They precisely found the links and identified it with remarkable influences. For instance, wheat is identified with Sun and if a person has the Star Sun placed in a weaker position, then he is advised to substitute wheat with other food items. This is a corrective measure which helped the sufferer from the ill effects of the planet/star. Like wise, for each planet they marked a particular grain, mineral, metal, tree or plant, color and flower. Within my limited knowledge, I give below the list of each planet and its relative substance on the earth. 0ne can then easily understand why an astrologer suggests some gem or other to weed off the ill effects of a specific planet. I am giving hereunder the sample stones also for one to recognize. Alright. Now what about its effects and influences on humans? How can one be sure which color or stone suites someone best? What effect these gems will have on a person? Let us study these points one by one. First, let us discuss the planet Saturn. People in general tend to fear saying this planet’s name and are scared once they find that they are under the influence of Saturn (Saade Sathi or the so called Seven and half years period of Saturn’s cycle). Saturn Saturn is identified with Iron & Steel and its rays contain Iron particles. When Iron substance is excessively found in one’s body then the neuron chips in the brain gets disturbed. Thus the emitting of brain wave is also disturbed or scattered and this puts a person under Saturn’s effects to great hardship. People tend to ignore this person. Many a time clashes occur. A person under its influence is likely to slip
Sri Sri Selvam “Siddhar” from his or her routine. They are more often attracted towards unwanted and unlawful activities. Greed takes them for a ride and they may even tend to go for gambling, howsoever a refined person he or she may be. Saturn is a very slow moving planet and it takes roughly two and half years to cross one sign of 30 degrees. Unless it is a new moon or full moon day, generally during all Saturdays, the atmospheric pressure is very minimal. This low pressure in atmosphere causes lethargic attitude in most of us and for those who suffer from the Seven and Half years (Sade Sathi) period of Saturn, in particular. That’s why persons affected by it become lazy and lethargic during the ill effect period. This I have seen in many peoples’ horoscopes that practically during the Saturn’s ill effect periods known as Sade Sathi, they tend to forget even most important assignment, lose valuable items, become very lethargic and inactive, lose weight, and spend money more than usual and mostly borrow it even if it is for higher interest rates etc. thus taking him to a bad debt trap. Many a person who suffered these bad effects were given some remedial suggestions according to astrological considerations. If a person wears a blue sapphire stone during that specific period, the Saturn’s ill effects are minimal. But how a stone or gem can bring solace is questioned by many. The fact is that the mineral content in a particular stone and Siddhi Times USA 43
the cosmic radiation combined together are beneficial, that much one can be sure of. And there is always a link between our Mother Earth and the Celestial movement of planets; even the researchers inform, that some sort of sound emission from other planets too reaches the Earth; this sound vibration too causes some disturbances with any person affected during the 7and half year (Saade Sathi) period. Some alternative methods are also suggested to weed off Saturn’s radiations. 0ne such suggestion is to light/burn the gingili (sesame) seeds soaked into gingili (sesame) oil and inhale the carbon. This method is practically done on every Saturday evenings in the famous South Indian temples which hold a separate location for the Temple of Planets. This method supposedly relieves one from Saturn’s ill effects, viz. by inhaling the gingili Carbon, the ventricles take it directly to the brain and the chemical reaction caused in the brain releases the excessive Saturn Radiations from the brain, through the seven visible holes in the face itself - i.e. nostrils, ear, eyes and mouth. In addition, the skull punch or the focal point, (from where brain waves are emitted) also ventilates the Saturn’s radiations. Saturn’s rays are, presumably, thick containing more iron substance/iodine. Another such method is, just to keep the gingili seeds into one’s palm for few minutes and then to gift it to a Brahman. It is said, that gingili seeds absorbs the Saturn’s rays directly from the body and gives relief to the sufferer. This is also done on a Saturday. It is widely believed that the receiver of this gingili gets the ill effects of the Planet Saturn and the receiver is mostly a Brahman who should take remedial measures to correct the imbalances. This I shall discuss in a separate article under Duties of a Brahmin. RAHU Next to Saturn, the people in India are generally scared of the Shadow planet called Rahu which is known as “Dragon’s Head” or Ascendant Node. Though this is called a shadow planet and it takes anti clock wise move, its influence in one’s horoscope is very high. Very particularly during its Dasa period of 18 years. Rahu represents many ill aspects in general. Rahu is identified with Black Cobra, poison, Zircon, black magic, gambling, black
gram, black stone, blade grass (Dhruva in Hindi) menial jobs, slavery, all sorts of skin ailments, venereal deceases, impotency, childlessness, jail/imprisonments etc etc. In short this planet mostly gives only negative results when it is ill placed in one’s horoscope. If Rahu is placed in the fifth house from Lagna or Ascendant, then the native is most likely (he/she) childless and in some cases only female issues and surely no male child. If there is any conjunction with other planet, this result may, however, vary. Likewise, if this planet is placed in the 6th house, the native is likely to suffer from skin ailments, skin burns, dryness, sore skin etc. That too when the Rahu Dasa is running; and if Rahu is transiting through the 6th house, then ill effects are sure to be there and critical too. To weed off the negative aspects of this planet, there are many remedial suggestions given in the ancient astrology. One such suggestion is to consume the essence of the Blade Grass daily, about three to five tea spoonfuls, for a consecutive 48 days. This way one gets his/her blood purified and the skin ailment vanishes. This medicinal remedy is so powerful that I have seen people getting better after consuming it. Another kind of remedy somewhat resembles pressure therapy. It is believed that if a person under Rahu’s influence is made to lay on the black gram seeds for a particular no. of hours then the seeds absorb the ill effective rays from the body. Also the pressure of the seeds on the body itself gives some massage like therapy thus one gets a maximum benefit achieved by using the Black gram. Now for the fourth alternate suggestion given in the astrology scripts. It is widely known as a pilgrimage to the temples which cures any ailments that relate to Rahu’s placement in a native’s birth chart. There are 3 such temple locations for Rahu and Ketu. 0ne is in Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra, other at Kaalahasthi in Andhra Pradesh and the third is Thirunaageswaram in Tamilnadu. To get more details on these and the benefits one receives on a visit to any one of these places, please read my article under head “Astrology, Myth & Facts” in this site. It is self explanatory. The third Planet people worry about is Ketu. This is also a shadow planet and it is always at 180 degrees opposite to Rahu. This planet too moves in anti clock wise direction. Ketu is the kaaraka or cause for many good and bad events in one’s life. MARS The well known Manglik, Kuja Dosham or what they call as Chevvai Dosham. Mars, is identified as the Ruling planet of earth and known as Bhoomi Karaka. It is denoted with brothers, Fire, Accidents, cuts, wounds, injuries, rudeness, anger, short temper, lethal weapon and War. It is also a most feared planet in general and marriage alliance seekers in particular.
Siddhi Times USA 44
Siddhi Times USA 45
People in India are too scared about the planet Mars known as Kuja or Mangal. If this Planet is placed in the 2nd, 4th, 7th or 8th houses from one’s ascendant or from the Moon sign in their horoscope/Natal Chart, then it is really difficult for them to find a suitable match and get married. It is a very foolish idea that marriages in India are delayed only on this count. I know a number of persons affected by branding them as “manglik” They fear that if a person is married to a non manglik either one of them will die soon. The fear of reduced longevity for one of the coupled makes everyone to think twice before the wed lock.
I emphasis here, for the readers to understand that manglik is not any untoward. Nor should one have any fear of it. It is nothing but a classification of Blood group that can be judged by the placement of Mars in their natal chart. In simples terms, Negative goes with Negative and Positive with Positive. Whether it is electricity or human body, the rule is same. So when next time you search for an alliance, if you find the match is perfect in every respect excepting the placement of Mars, then better you go for matching the blood group rather than fully depending on the unpredictable astrology!!
As many astrologers profess this as a major cause or set back for one’s marriage, many of the match making efforts are tactically rejected showing only on this count. No doubt, the planetary influences are to the maximum extent causing some imbalances in everybody’s life, it certainly cannot be taken as granted to reject an alliance only on the ground that the person is “manglik”.
I am not blaming the subject Astrology as unpredictable, predictably, most of the astrologers do it in haste, without considering the consequences. The rules, exceptions and inclusions are there to see, but just simply they stamp a person as manglik, if the Mars is placed in the houses of 1-2-4-7-8 & 12. This is where they fail and mismatch many horoscopes that fails in practical life.
A number of matches can be found and suitable alliances can be arranged, if a proper study of the horoscope is undertaken. For example, majority of the people who fall under Positive Blood group are having the planet Mars in their1-2-4-7-8 or 12th houses. However, there are exceptions given based on the placement of Mars occupying or in conjunction with some beneficial planets. If these valuable points are ignored, then really one misses his/ her suitable alliance and wrongfully confined and coupled with other non matching ones.
There are two systems to calculate one’s horoscope viz. Nirayana and Sayana; The Hindu and Indian system mostly follows the Nirayana System that is vastly experienced as the best suited one. Now let us study the effects of Chevvai known as Kuja or Mangal (Mars), as per the Nirayana system. The placement of Mars or Mangal known in Tamil as Kujan and its house-wise position effects are listed below. If the Lagna or Ascendant and the Moons sign is same for a person, then it is considered that the the Kuja dosham is doubled! It is most vital to see the Hindu System astrological calculations, which is considered as an effective one in finding the results. However, once should read the chart before coming to conclusion as Mangalik, thoroughly from the Moon sign & Ascendant. According to the Devakolam
Likewise, majority of the Non manglik horoscopes, which I have seen are of Negative Blood groups where Mars is placed in their Natal Chart at 3-5-6-9-10 or 11th house from Ascendant or Moon sign. Here again, many exceptions are given, someone having Mars in the 7th house can be of Positive Blood group and some one who has the Mars placed in the 3rd or 5th of their natal chart can be of Negative Blood group. But leaving the exceptions, majority of the cases are as aforesaid. Although it is the placement of the Mars that is now being considered here, let us discuss some most vital points too. If the birth time given is wrong, then the entire horoscope is wrong and meaningless. In some cases, the Longitude & Latitude of the birth place is wrongly given, then too, the natal chart erected goes wrong. In most cases, when the birth is taking place in the hospitals, the birth timing is not so seriously taken. The staff nurse found her time to note the entries only at a time that was suitable to her, hence she fixed the birth time! In such cases, can one fully depend only on the horoscopes’ matching? Is there any astrologer who takes the risk and blame for rejecting a perfect match, otherwise found to be manglik? Also, there is a risk of of classifying a person as manglik, if her/his birth takes place during a time, whence even the fraction of minute can change the natal chart housing positions. They are known as border cases or the junctions, when actually they may not be one!
Siddhi Times USA 46
Siddhi Times USA 47
and death of spouse. So an alliance with Mars in seventh house shall be avoided. If both are having the same proposition then sure you can consider this for a match The 8th house is for health, longevity and death and if the Mars present here then it is a potentially a danger to the native of the chart because it is considered the native as an accident prone and hence an alliance with short life span person be avoided. system now prevailing in Kerala and in some parts of Tamilnadu one should also check this Mangal’s effect from the Venus (Sukran) also. As per the Ancient Indian Astrology Kuja Dosham is considered an important aspect in marriage match making and compatibility. The very word scares and sends shivers along the spine of the alliance seekers. The moment they hear that Kuja Dosham exists in one chart, they drop it and say you find a match with similar Dosham. Chevvai or Kuja Dosham means the placement of MangalKuja (Mars) in houses 1, 2,4,7,8,12 from Lagna as well from Moon sign is bad and will cause death or separation of spouse and hence should be avoided for marriage alliance unless both the parties have the same extent of Chevvai / Kuja Dosham -Mangalik. The second house from Lagna defined wealth, eye sight, tongue, longevity, communication and transport and the presence of Mars - Kuja in this affects the smooth sail of life in these fields and thus may cause death or separation of spouse/ life partner and hence should be avoided. But there are exceptions for this, that is dealt in detail separately. The placement of Mars/ Kuja in 4th house from Lagna, the house that deals with the subjects of family, mother, and thus Mars, a harsh and fiery planet, causes danger to those fields governed by the 4th house and hence should be avoided for marriage alliance. If the Mars is placed in the 7th house from Lagna, the house of spouse and partners, should not have the presence of Mars Kuja and if present may cause disputes Siddhi Times USA 48
The 12th house is considered for Sayana, Moksha & Viraya ( expenditure) and if Mars present in this house. it will affect the longevity of the native hence an alliance with short span of life should be avoided. For the above reasons an alliance with a person having Mars placed in 2,4,7,8 & 12 houses of the horoscope are considered as people having Kuja Dosham or Mangalik and be avoided unless the other party is also having same value and extent of Kuja Dosham-Mangalik. Mars represents of a persons ego, self esteem, energy, will power, confidence and temperament. If mars dosham is there then it can make a native’s temper volatile. Such natives have troubles adjusting with spouse, friends & colleagues can at times become ruthless. However traditional Indian system of Hindu Astrology has given certain exemptions even if the Mars - Kuja placed in these houses with the following simple conditions. 1. If Lagna or Moon sign is Capricorn (Makaram - where Mars is exalted) OR in Cancer (where Mars is debilitated) or Leo (Simmam as the Sun, Lord of Leo’s Exalting House is Aries) Aries (Mesham) or Scorpio (Viruchikam) as the last two being Mar’s own house. The Kuja/Mangal dosham will not affect or apply nor will do any harm to them. 2. If Mars is in 12th house and the 12th house is Taurus or Libra then also the native will not have the applicability of Kuja Dosham. This exception is given because both Taurus and Libra are the direct 7th houses from Mar’s own house.
3. Like wise Mars in 4th house and if the 4th house falls in Aries and Scorpio then Kuja Dosham does not apply. 4. If the 7th house is in Capricorn or Cancer and the Mars placed in any of them, then also Kuja Dosham does not apply. 5. If Mars is positioned in the 8th house and the 8th house falls in Sagittarius or Pisces then Kuja Dosham does not apply. 6. If Mars is in conjunction with Jupiter (Guru) or Sun (Suryan) or Sani, then the Mangalic effect is nullified. 7. A general opinion is that if Mars is in 2nd or 12th in the male horoscope or Mars in the 4th & 7th houses in female horoscope or Mars in 8th in either of the horoscope, there is no escape from Kuja Dosham. This single placement is considered too harsh to have Mangalik or Chevvai or Kuja Dosham. 8. If Jupiter’s 5th, 7th or 9th house aspect is visible, then the native need not worry at all. If Mars is in conjunction with Jupiter and Moon, then it is considered more lucky as Guru Mangala Yogam and Gaja Kesari Yogam is combined together to weed off the ill effects! 9. Quite apart from the above, if Mangal or Mars is in 8th house in conjunction with Venus known as Sukra, then it is really more harmful. It is a must to find a suitable alliance only with the same combination of horoscope. Venus in the 7th house aspect of Mars from 7th or 8th house Drishti is still worse. It this happen to be the exalted house of Mars, i.e. Makara, then surely a same combination of alliance should be sought. It is just because, the physical and sexual demands will be more, or to say critically high, so the partner should match this criteria. If a person is born on a Tuesday, then not to worry as for them, they are surely not a Mangalik, since the day lord Mars Rules for the day, the Manglik effect is nullified to a maximum extent. If Mars is in conjunction or aspect by Jupiter, Sun or Saturn, then too the ill effects are nullified. According to Deva Kolam, even exchange of house with Mars by any other planet causes this Dosham nullified.
In terms of Astrology and the Indian system I have listed few vital aspects of the Kuja Dosham - Mangalik - Chevvai dosham. Now it is for the reader just to judge and value the the above, comparing it with Science and nature. The general and known house-wise effects of Mar’s placement is listed below: Mars dominated natives have a tremendous fire like energy and if this energy is not utilized in something constructive then the above related problem arises. This specific Mangal Dosham or Chevvai Dosham is generally affect the marital life. Ill effects of Mars/Mangal in the houses are as listed below; Let’s see the house-wise effects of Mars in a native’s chart: Mars in Lagna (Ascendant - 1st house) :
It will directly aspect the houses 7th house and also Its aspect (Drushti) is powerfully fall in the 8th house. 7th house being the house of life partner, Mars will create quarrels even on minor issues. Here it indicates physical violence and sexual abuse. Because of cruel behavior of such a native will be despised by society. Will not be able to gain assets. Mars in the 2nd house : The second house represents for Family, left eye sight, Money, cash flow, and tongue. If Mars is placed in the 2nd house, then the person is of curt, temperament, harsh, talkative and with rash in nature. Mars in 4th house: This house also represents happiness. This also affects the work area. Will frequently change profession and jobs. Will not be economically successful. No job security. Mars in 7th house: Here it causes great anger. The native possesses extra energy. If Mars placed equally in the 7th house of the couple, then the physical pleasure would surely make them as happiest couple. If otherwise, the person with Mars in the 7th house will never get any physical/ sexual satisfaction from the partner as it will be a mis-matched couple. Therefore it is most likely that the native has tendency to look from outside for his pleasures, thus putting a question mark on his/her character. It makes such a person with an
abnormal interests such as domination, fetish, bondage. It is most likely, that he/she will have some differences with family members. Mars In 8th House: Loss of paternal property and bad relationship with the elders of the family. A person with lethargic attitude and lazy. No help he/she will get from the co-borns. Will vile away the time and will expect the spouse to earn. Mars in 12th house: Sudden financial losses are indicated in this house. Lot of enemies and the enemies will always trouble such a native. Will have lot of mental problems and anxiety. Lack of co-operation from brothers, or No brother at all (Sahothra Nashtam). However, the alignments of other planets, the Drushti known as aspect and the conjunctive effects of rest of the planets are more influencing factors in judgment. So, please do not conclude that the above statement alone valid; it surely depends on of other factors too, which must be considered before branding any one as mangalik. No doubt, the ancient scholars did a splendid job by identifying many of the planetary influences on the Earth, but they never would have thought about our present day astrologers influences! Oh, how many perfect suitable marriage alliances are rejected, how many mismatched ones are coupled and how many divorces and death takes place just because of horoscope mismatched bondages!
terms, I did come across as many as 300 horoscopes, that were matched by astrologers as best suited, but actually the female partner suffers more, when the blood group is a mismatch. This too, most often occurs, when they are pregnant and also post birth problems are of more serious in nature. Father is positive - mother is of negative blood group. And if the child born with positive group, then the breast feeding is a complicated one as the child’s intake might make a lots of complication right from the first time. At times, even the child may have to be kept under medical observation for a longer period than the normal times. Like wise for the negative blood group father and positive blood group mother and if the child is of negative blood group, again same sort of problem occurs. So, be sure, you match the blood group, when you are branded as or in doubt about the Kuja Dosham, Manglik or Chevvai Dosham. This will certainly give you the scientific value, if you consult a medical practitioner too in this regard. For more help to come out of any of your problems call Swamiji @ Toll Free in USA 1-888-232-1818 or e- mail: commanderselvam@aol.com. Web:- http://www.drcommanderselvamvedicastrology.org
OH, NO MORE MISMATCHES, please. Just check the other qualities of the prospective bride or groom, if only on the ground of manglik it is rejected, then better you go for Blood Group check and match it fine from there on. And this way, you can escape and be saved from the HIV infected alliances too! I am sure, the contents given above are an eye opener to many of the alliance seekers and I write this with good intentions. Surely, I am not blaming any Astrologers or their profession, but underline the need to go for soul searching. In practical Siddhi Times USA 49
Letters to the Editor 1. R K Pandya - Hamburg, Germany. Dear Swamiji, I had the rare chance of meeting you at my place. You gave me a copy of the magazine. Thanks and Namaskars for bringing out a great metaphysical magazine to enlighten the community. We are very happy to read the article Vedic Astrology. Please add me in your temple’s regular mailing list. I pledge to pay a donation of US$ 101.00 every month for the magazine. 2. Kumari Khanna - Munich, Germany. We had many troubles in our business. During you tour at London, we approached you. You scrutinized our horoscopes and performed some rituals based on the Atharva Veda. By the power of Swamiji and his Thantra rituals, we are developing now. Our lives are dedicated to Swamiji Siddhar. 3.Ram Ahluwaliya - Manchester, England. My daughter’s marriage was being delayed. I used to read Siddhitimes magazine through the website. I met Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar during his tour at England. I requested him to solve this problem. He performed Atharva Veda Yaksha Devatha rituals and now my daughter’s marriage is fixed. My pranams to Swamiji for solving the problem. 4. Seema Polanki - Hobart, Australia My brother had some immigration problems. I had the rare chance of meeting Sri Siddhar during his tour at Australia. I asked for salvation. He performed some rituals and I had the great opportunity to take part in the rituals. By the power of Swamiji, my brother is now eligible to fly globally. Thanks and pranams to Swamiji for making my brother as the happiest man. Siddhi Times USA 50
5. Sindhu Agarwal - Kadavu, Fiji Islands I had many personal problems, those I do not want to expose. I requested Swamiji Sri Siddhar to solve those problems. He performed some rituals and by the power of those rituals done by Swamiji personally, I have come out of all the problems in my life. I dedicate my lifetime to Swamiji. His spiritual discourse during his tour at Suva was very informative and awesome. 6. Sudha Krishnamurthy - Danville AK I am a regular reader of Siddhitimes. After reading the magazine, I am able to understand what Astrology is and how to solve the problems. I can even challenge any Astrologers in the world. Thanks and namaskars to Swamiji Siddhar for the wonderful article “Vedic Astrology”. 7. Goswami Pendala - East Hampton, CT I have a son of seven years old. All of a sudden, he became very dull in his studies. After reading the magazine, I requested Swamiji Siddhar to solve the problems. As a Thantric Expert, he performed Thantric rituals for the betterment of my son. Now he is doing very well in his studies. Thanks and pranams to Swamiji for making my son well. Thanks for bringing out such a wonderful magazine also. 8. Krishnakanth S Patel - La Crosse, WI My five years old daughter is a regular reader of the magazine Siddhitimes. She loves the Kids’ Corner. Thanks for bringing out such an useful magazine, useful to one and all.
9. Sonal Mansingh - Donalsonville, GA I got married five years back. We had no kids. After reading the magazine Siddhitimes, we visited Hindu Temple of Georgia and requested Swamiji Sri Siddhar to solve the problem. He found that due to some black magic we were unable to get good kids. He performed some Thantric rituals and blessed us. Now I am pregnant. Thanks to Swamiji for blessing us. 10. Razak Abdullah - Diamond Bar, CA Even though I am a Muslim, I love Hinduism. I used to read the magazine Siddhitimes. I had many blockages in success. Even though I work very hard, I was not able to get the results. I consulted Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar through telephone to remove the blockages. He performed some rituals and removed the blockages. Now I am on my footsteps to success. Thanks to Swamiji for making my life as successful. 11. Aravasingham Gunaratna - Ont, Canada I had many problems in my family, particularly with my in laws. I called and requested Swamiji Siddhar to solve the problems. He solved all the problems in a very simple manner. Now I have a wonderful relationship with all my in laws. Namaskars to Swamiji for making my life wonderful. 12. Dr.Vaithi Sarabeswaran - Marina Del Rey, CA I am eagerly waiting for the opening day of the new Hindu Temple in Bay area. Thanks and pranams to Swamiji Siddhar for donating a new Hindu Temple to the Bay area. Even though we have Temples in our area, there are great politics, group
fights and egos. Please give us a Temple without the previously mentioned unwanted things. 13. Rathan Sinha - Endicott, NY I owned five houses. All of a sudden, I was driven to the worst situation of selling all of those houses. I approached Swamiji Siddhar to know the reasons and to stop selling the houses. He analyzed my horoscope and found the reasons for this. He also performed some rituals. By his powers, I got many helps from un-foreseen persons. By that the selling of the houses were avoided. I pledge my lifetime for the service of Swamiji Sri Siddhar and his magazine Siddhitimes. 14. Peter Chaudhry – Frostburg, MD I am a converted Christian. I converted myself into Christianity, as I had no opportunity to know about Hinduism and the rituals of Hinduism. On my trip to Atlanta, I went to the Hindu Temple of Georgia just as a pleasure trip. There I had an opportunity to meet Swamiji Siddhar. I was attracted by the lecture given by him. He explained me about Hinduism. He advised me a lot and he told me not to convert again from Christianity to Hinduism but to follow a spiritual life. I am enlightened by his speech and advice. I thank a lot to Swamiji for making me a spiritual man. 15. Ramanu K Pillai Dallas TX When I went for shopping, I picked up the magazine Siddhitimes. I thought that it will be an ordinary magazine but after reading it completely I understood that it is a special one and not the usual magazine. From that day onwards, I became a regular reader of the magazine. Thanks a lot and pranams to Swamiji Sri Siddhar for bringing out such a wonderful magazine. 16. Raju Golkonda, Coudersport PA My entire family is indebted to Siddhar. My only son has come out of his drug addiction only due to the miraculous spiritual healings from Swamiji Siddhar. Thanks for the wonderful magazine Siddhitimes for connecting our family with Swamiji.
17. Kala Mc Daniel, Dublin OH Thank you very much Swamiji for making my only son as a “shining star” in his studies. Only after your Atharva Veda Thantric rituals, he has become the best in his studies. 18. Sampathkumar, Oxford MI Swamiji, I am a Tamilian. I am proud to be one of your same communities. You have done many great things, which can be done only by emperors and great saints. I pray the almighty to bless me with a chance to serve you for at least one day in my whole lifetime. 19. D. Natraj, Cupertino, CA Namashivaya... Namaskaram Commander Selvamji Your priests did a superior and touching Pooja yesterday. I am grateful to the personal attention you have taken to improve my situation. All my life I have helped people and thanks to your grace and prayers I am hoping to get out of my current financial predicament and repay the financial debt I owe you and others. The emotional debt I will never be able to repay. Please convey my sincerest wishes and pranams to all of your priests. Although from an age-standpoint I am older but from a knowledge standpoint I am a lot younger and hence I cannot bless them, but my wishes are with them. It is truly impressive that you are doing such an impressive job of up-keep of our age old traditions and valuable treasures, something that very few people do these days. 20. Raghav K Iyer, Granite Falls MN When I went for shopping, I picked up the magazine Siddhitimes. I thought that it will be an ordinary magazine but after reading it completely I understood that it is a special one and not the usual magazines. From that day onwards, I became a regular reader of the magazine. Thanks a lot and pranams to Swamiji Sri Siddhar for bringing out such a wonderful magazine.
Siddhi Times USA 51
Sponsored by
Suganya Garu
Rasi Reding,
Kind Attention: Zodiac Connection is based upon moon and not upon sun
By Sri Selvam “Siddhar�
Mesham You are busy. Their mind is with proper plans. Lord of the sign, Lord Mars is at his ruler ship house. This month June will be really a meaningful one, their activities will be bringing good results. For adults and married persons, the matters of engagements with close ones and spouses will be with difficulties. You have to wait till August 2009. Women and children at home: All their expectations are being attended properly and the things are going on smoothly. Children will be smart and enthusiastic. Students and their education: Lord Mercury will be transacting many things. Their conclusion and plans are still a suspense one. Make rigid foundation and choose the clear way for further studies. Business persons and professionals: Luck and fortunes are there for their attempts. They have to attend their work with more times. The profitable way is there, they are going to pick up progress. Lovers and their trend during this month: Many occasions are comming but there is only disappointment. The trend is uneasy and their plans are getting postponed. Married persons and spouses: This is a very busy month. There are lot of expenditures awaiting. The privacy or a leisurely times are in a distance. Domestic and educational matters are given preference. The same trend will drag for one more month. Unfavorable dates and their vigil to attend every thing with security should be on 7th and 8th.
Siddhi Times USA 52
Rishabam Lord of finance is involved with certain changes and new ventures. The domestic and educational affairs will need more funds. The profession and job will fetch only a limited sum. There is a trend of unsteady moments in profession also. Women and children at home: Their expectations are still under plans only. It is getting delayed. Ofcourse they want more things. They have to bear the delay. Lord of the sign is involved with Lord Mars; that is also a set back. Worship to Navagraha is the most important now. Students and their education: It is an early stage of entering into a further study. Beginning is not with clear picture. They have to spare time and discus with elders for their good future. Lord Mercury will bless them for a good progress. Business persons and professionals: Totally a dragging scene is focused now. No certainty is prevailing at this stage. When you reach half the way in one particular matter it gets an unexpected change. Make firm and steady of their decisions. The Lord Jupiter is in charge to confuse you. You have to make special prayers to Him. This month their program to finalize the further branch of study will come into lime light. Lovers and their trend during this month: The situation was very crucial last month. The same matter is discouraging them this month also. Better postpone their engagement for next month. Lord Venus will reach his own house and do some thing good. Married persons and spouses: Their thoughts are mixed with duty bound essential matters. Some are discouraging. Really wanted things are not arriving in time. The burden of needful expenditure is also not met with. They have to look after these important matters. They can solve these problems diplomatically. Unfavorable dates and their vigil to attend every thing with security should be on 9th and 10th.
Mithunam Some matters which were expected by you and still in a form of unsettled trend are turning to a good stage. Benefits are also likely to reach in the affairs of profession or business. The Lord of their sign is busy with Lords Mars Venus and Sun. New projects or plans are likely to get progress. Women and children at home: They are little worried for shortage of finance and their expectations are quite reasonable and they are coming true shortly. Children should be cared more for health. Some times sickness may affect them. The regular domestic and educational affairs will be increased this month. Students and their education: It is a good time for them. Their efforts will be rewarded. Their studies will be in a proper way. It is their duty to improve further. Business persons and professionals: Lord Jupiter is likely to go on retrogration. The nature of works will be surprising them. Some times it seems to be good and some times it will be contrast. They can see steady progress only after December. Lovers and their trend during this month: Some kind of disturbance and confusion prevail in their path. This month there will be certain agreements, for which they have to answer cleverly. Only the communications will be giving some sort of relaxation. The true love and deep thoughts will be increasing day by day. Married persons and spouses: From the position of Lord Jupiter, their mood and trend are giving the happiness. When we check it deeply, the leisurely times are not there. Duty bound matters are preferred with importance. Any way a kind of fortune will reach and keep them with happiness. Lord Kethu disturbs the bank balance. They need more money since the expenditures are all based only with bonofide and essential matters. They will get success with their diplomacy Unfavorable dates and their vigil to attend every thing with security should be on 11th, 12th and 13th.
Siddhi Times USA 53
Kadagam
Simham
Some relaxation you can feel. Till 10th of this month, your free activities will keep you with satisfaction. In trade or job a new change or extra duty is likely to come. As your sign Lord is at Rishaba and looked by Lord Saturn, you have to be very careful this month. Some remarks or mistakes may interfere to give trouble.
You are facing weary and tired physique with surplus burdens. Some attempt towards asset will be in their program. A light ray is seen for conclusion but that is getting weaker during December. It seems not to be so stronger. You have to worship Lord Brahma for good results. The regular income and ways of finance arrangements will continue to manage any circumstance. Good luck will be adding a pip shortly.
Women and children at home: Management of usual family burden and the difficult situation are seen. Even though Lord Jupiter looks their sign and sends the grace, their routine works will be facing some faults. They have to do slowly and steadily. Children are clever enough to play and read. Since Lord Jupiter occupies the place of children, the parents must care the children more. Other wise some kind of illness or injuries may occur.
Women and children at home: The process is going on slowly. Some times they will feel failure. Camparing with some body will discourage them. They have to pull on with the amenities available. Children should be cared more. Their health will not be proper. Even in the schools advise the children to be very cautious in walking and handling any thing.
Students and their education: The dullness in mood as well routine will prevail. Slow and lazy way of attentions will not be helpful. They have to attend the studies with smartness. Some kind of experiments they are trying, but they will not bring good results.
Students and their education: They have to concentrate with studies and should carry on with their own opinions. Support and encouragements are poor and slow. But they can observe all the lessons well and manage to keep the good luck.
Business persons and professionals: Present work is getting little alteration that may be in the projects. For the professionals, their skill is exposed in different ways which will be giving only experience to them. The benefit will reach lately.
Business persons and professionals: Lord Venus combines with Lord Mars causes some kind of objections or delays. Their works will be having a set back. Money involved and the value will be safeguarded usual income will be there to please them.
Lovers and their trend during this month: The matter of new friends or love will not be giving success. Lord Venus is bracketed with Lords Mars Sun and Mercury. They have to be very careful even in speaking. Privacy is in distance. Worship Lord Venus (sukhra) and appeal for boon.
Lovers and their trend during this month: This will be a time of challenge for them. There will be some problems for clearance. Lord Venus is very critical with Lord Mars in Mesha. It is a set back on Fridays. Their prayer for Lord Venus (Sukra) will give a progress.
Married persons and spouses: Lord of the 7th sign is Lord Saturn and he is aspect a little by Lord Jupiter. It is good and some limited satisfaction is found in the family. As usual the domestic need and burden exceeds the budget. Their desires are reaching to half the way with partial satisfactions.
Married persons and spouses: They have to care more of their spouse. The health and mood will be affected. Make prayers to Navagrahas on Fridays. Happy moments and joy times are getting post poned. Domestic burden and children’s education will be getting top priority. A fortune is now seeded which will give good result during October.
Unfavorable dates and their vigil to attend every thing with security should be on 14th, 15th and 16th. Siddhi Times USA 54
Unfavorable dates and their vigil to attend every thing with security should be on 17th and 18th.
Kanya
Tulam
A scene of mixed fortunes are seen. Lords Mercury and Venus combine together to introduce the new schemes in their duties. In the beginning it will be in a confused stage but it will turn good to the developments. Since the Lord Jupiter is hiding in 6th house, you have to be careful in some affairs that may turn as dispute or quarrels.
Lord of the sign Lord Venus is placed with combination of Lords Mars, Mercury and Sun. this is a critical time, you are unable to decide the factors promptly. Some confusion also comes to disturb their original plans. The work and business trend are heavy. You have to do hard work to get the gains.
Women and children at home: There are fresh things to be arranged. They are showing the path for progress. Domestic needs and the educational progress are going ahead. The children will be acting fast with progress. Bring down their speed. Some kind of sick or minor accidents may occur.
Women and children at home: The budget is top and the expenses are also mounting. This month they have to cover every thing. They need not hesitate to demand the needy things with head persons in family. Children will be happy and play well. The elders have to instruct the children regarding the education and discipline in a nice way.
Students and their education: They are lucky enough to get accommodation with good teachers. They are giving good support for building the education to a strong position. Good companions and friends are likely to join with them. Business persons and professionals: Days are busy and they are arranging certain new projects which will fetch the waver of luck. They can find the results in the forth coming month. Business people may enjoy a steady progress with profits positively. The financial positions are getting a good turn to give them fresh strength. Lovers and their trend during this month: Lords Jupiter is in 6th house and the Lord Venus is in 8th House. The company of Lord Venus with Lord Mars will affect the love matters. They have to be very careful to deal with their elders or family members, who will object the views. Married persons and spouses: Their arrangements and procedures are good in the family. The understanding between husband and wife will be argumental and reach a good decision. The progress in their married life and the health will be favoring a suitable atmosphere at home. All the expenditures on account of family will be reasonable to build a safe future. Unfavorable dates and their vigil to attend every thing with security should be on 19th and 20th.
Students and their education: Bright progress is likely to come. They have to make the exact plans and begin to read their syllabus. This year they have to do big jobs in observing lessons properly. The planetary guidance is favorable. Business persons and professionals: Their 10th sign is looked by Lord Mars. This is good and they are making some short cut ways in completing the works with aims. This will prove to be worthy. New matters and links are also coming. They can go ahead for good improvement. Lovers and their trend during this month: Unusual experience and complicated scenes are there. Confusion rules over the topic of love. Deep analyzes needed for good decision. It is good to pass silently this month. Somuch of webs on the way to be solved. Married persons and spouses: They have to show importance to the health of their spouse. Many matters are mixed and the priority is not yet decided. The busy trend does not permit for privacy. The leisurely hours are not possible this month. Number of important works are mounting. Their executions of all those things could be done with proper speed. Income and the way they are doing the expenditures are to be appreciated. Unfavorable dates and their vigil to attend every thing with security should be on 21st and 22nd. Siddhi Times USA 55
Siddhi Times USA 56
Viruchigam The planetary positions are with trends to corner you in all efforts. Beyond the control will be threatening circumstances. You have to face it with diplomacy. The Lords Mercury and Venus combine with sign Lord Mars. Be cautious to handle all the matters with clever and calculative ways. Women and children at home: This month, all their talents are going to be tested. They have lot of matters for solution. Inability may cross to make delays in their attempts. Knowing the situations, it is good to do the things with out hurry. Children will be behaving adamantly. Keep them with calm atmosphere. Students and their education: Reading times could not be followed properly. Attendance in class will be with laziness. They have to plan them self to complete the syllabus with the guidance of teachers and the books. Some disturbances are on the way. They have to show the utmost care. Business persons and professionals: There are some good changes to specify their limitation works. The program with expectation of category of profits will prove to be worthy. Only thing that blocks them is their own suspicious nature. Be with smart brain and do the plans in perfect way. Lovers and their trend during this month: They are able to come to a decision and also the proposals are reaching in order. New kind of problems and objections will be coming on their way. They have to plan properly to face the situation. Their lover is also worried little bit to manage the circumstances. Don’t be in a hurry; the time will take its own course. Married persons and spouses: Their life with privacy is being disturbed. The assets and rights are to be claimed. That is the situation which is not permitting to attend the other works peacefully. There is a solution for this before December of this year. To such a long time it will drag usual but the routine of maintenance will not be affected. Unfavorable dates and their vigil to attend every thing with security should be on 23rd and 24th.
Dhanur Their sign Lord, Lord Jupiter is in the 3rd house. This will create a scene of difficulties in solving their problems. Their self confidence and the skill are there always to find the proper route. Financial situations and domestic maintenances are in tight reins. The budgets are not fulfilled and you have to make the external arrangements of funds. Women and children at home: To carry on with the usual jobs, it seems as big as a mountain. Their hands are tied up with insufficiency. Children will be with dull mood and show no interest in any thing. Permit them to have good sleep. During study times ask them to write the lessons properly. That will be a slow process but good for the present effect of time. Students and their education: Their programs are good. Make proper time table and work with sincerity. Lord Jupiter will give good support till to the end of December 2009. These accumulations of studies will serve a lot in exams. Business persons and professionals: The job and trade whatever it may be, the Lord Mercury is suffering a setback with 3 other Lords. It will be little dull and the efforts engaged are not getting proper result. This kind of dragging situation they have to face and with their brilliance they can get the solution also. Lovers and their trend during this month: They are active and chasing in nature, the result is ending with confusion. Of course certain matters should have clean conclusions, they can try for the same as a stepping stone. Yet the matter seems to be endless. Be slow and steady to reach for a decision. Married persons and spouses: Present times are little confusing. Lord Mercury is combining with Lords Sun, Venus and Mars. This predicts a scene of fishing in the troubled waters. The expected matters and plans are dragging behind. They feel it to be in speedy action but in reality no energy proves to that aims. Domestic burden is now cared much and the privacy or leisurely times with spouse will be delayed. Unfavorable dates and their vigil to attend every thing with security should be on 25th and 26th. Siddhi Times USA 57
Magaram
Kumbam
Many days, months for the past two years, several kinds of challenges you have met. Still for another 4 months the time is questioning. By a short interval Lords Mercury and Venus discuss to promote their position and show the path for a positive progress.
Lord of their sign and the Lord of 2nd house occupy the house of opposition. The matters of property and the rights will be considered to highlights. The profession will be picking up gradually; but the difficulties and hurdles are mounting up. The 3rd house Lord, Lord Mars is with full power which goes to their enemies naturally. Be cautious in all matters.
Women and children at home: Lord Raaghu gives the brilliancy to correct their self for the path of fortune. Their burdens were more and have done a good service. Continuous sufferings are likely to give a release for them. Children should be cared well in their health for further 4 months. Lord Jupiter is now graceful for them.
Women and children at home: Domestic matters are with little hardship. Unwarrantly others are interfering in their affairs. They should not take it as serious and respond with harsh tendency. The dispute and trouble may arise. Children will be as usual but their smartness and health will be going down Elders should take care and provide energetic tonics.
Students and their education: Education will be in a good standard. Their higher studies will be bringing good results. Decide it to do the hard work. Sure this year will give them a grand success.
Students and their education: Lord of education and Lord of brilliancy, both are settling tough condition. This will not help them. This month they have to spare more time and discuss their self deeply. Since it is the beginning time for the full year syllabus, they can come to a correct conclusion.
Business persons and professionals: Their 10th house is gracefully looked by Lords Venus, Mars and Mercury. They can expand their activities; there is luck for them to establish a good position. For the people in job their work will be highly satisfied by higher authorities.
Business persons and professionals: First two weeks, the grace of Lord Sun will help them to make beneficial plans. They can commence the job also. Lord Mars will give good support. Once again they should recount the pending matters. All the matters are likely to come for a good shape.
Lovers and their trend during this month: Lord Moon’s transit is free from any combination for first 10 days. After that some problems will be there and they have to adjust with critical scenes. Justice is there and the matters will be favorable to them. Since Lord Venus is with Lord Mars, they have to move with limited freedom.
Lovers and their trend during this month: In two ways, the matters are standing still. One way is that Lord Saturn occupies the 7th house and the other, Lord Venus is clamped with Lord Mars. This will make the hardship in their path of love. Further, it shows that the heart distance is also rather far away. They have to be silent for further 3weeks.
Married persons and spouses: Their 7th sign is occupied by Lord Kethu and looked by Lord Mars. They have to give attention to their spouse. The health and the present mood are all to be set alright. Money matters or the comforts not a criterion here, the peacefulness and happy occasions are important. They have to worship Navagraha. Unfavorable dates and their vigil to attend every thing with security should be on 27th and 28th.
Siddhi Times USA 58
Married persons and spouses: The domestic and educational duties are too much. Management and arrangement of finance is also a big affair. The privacy with spouse or leisurely times with company will also not possible because of the combination of Lord Venus with Lord Mars. The result will be like this for this entire month. On Fridays they should worship Lord Venus as well as Navagraha.
Unfavorable dates and their vigil to attend every thing with security should be on 29th and 30th.
Meenam You are feeling very weak some times. There is no much confidence in your activities. All these are because of Lord Jupiter’s accommodation in 12th house. Domestic and finance matters too create confusion. Well planned and perfectly done are the expectation; but it is getting delayed. This month will be proving as a normal month. Some incidents will take place now and the same will prove to show good fortune after three months. Women and children at home: More and more will be the important affairs to be executed by them. All the possible care they are taking, but the shortage of finance will discourage them. Children are doing and playing as usual. The progress and trend will improve them little by little. Students and their education: Lot of proposals and change of opinions will cross in the life of students. They are capable of exhibiting their talents. On the basis of job opportunities their mind will be filled with several opinions. They know their capacity and accordingly program their studies and reach at their aims. Business person and professionals: Their job or business matters, it is below normal. There is some kind of slow improvement. Their expectation is not fully settled. All because of Lord Jupiter’s present accommodation and again reach the house “Magara” on retrogration. This happening will reflect in their profession too. Navagraha worship will do good for them. Lovers and their trend during this month: This month is practically not favorable for their expectation. Lords Venus and Mars combine together, that also indicate the hardship in their love affair. To avoid confusion and undesired situations they have to postpone their proposals temporarily. Married persons and spouses: Their spouse is with so many engagements to be fulfilled. Their expectations at smooth and peaceful happenings are getting delayed. More over the forth coming educational year, all the preparations to be done for children also. In this critical situation, the privacy, joy and comfort are possible only in the next two months. Unfavorable dates and their vigil to attend every thing with security should be on June 1st and 2nd.
Deity adorning the cover page. The wonderful image of Lord Shiva drinking the worst poison adorns the cover page of this issue. Lord Shiva is a major Hindu god and one aspect of Trimurti. In the Shaiva tradition of Hinduism, Shiva is seen as the supreme God. Shiva is usually worshipped in the form of Shiva lingam. In images, he is generally represented as immersed in deep meditation or dancing the Tandava upon Maya, the demon of ignorance in his manifestation of Nataraja, the lord of the dance. According to the Hindu Philosophy, Brahma is the creator, Vishnu is the maintainer or preserver, and Shiva is the destroyer or transformer. Halahala is the name of a poison created from the sea when Devas (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churned the sea in order to obtain Amrita, the nectar of immortality. Fourteen different ratnas (gems) were recovered in this exercise mostly retained by Gods after Demons tried to cheat them. Before these were recovered, halahala (“the most vicious and venomous poison”) was produced which started killing both sides. Both parties prayed Lord Shiva to help. Shiva being the supreme one chose to consume the poison. His wife Parvati, alarmed, stopped it in his throat with her hands thus earning him the name Vishakanta (the one who held poison in his throat). The poison made his throat turn blue. Hence he is also known as Neelakanta (the one with a blue throat). The Devas and Asuras represent the positives and negatives respectively of one’s personality. The participation of both the Devas and the Asuras signifies that when one is seeking bliss through spiritual practice, one has to integrate and harmonize both the positive and negative aspects and put both the energies to work for the common goal. By praying this image one can easily get the capacity to overcome all the negativities and make the negative as positive. Lord Shiva symbolizes the ascetic principle. His role in this story as the consumer of poison suggests that one can deal with the early problems of spiritual life by cultivating the qualities of Lord Shiva, namely, courage, initiative, willingness, discipline, simplicity, austerity, detachment, compassion, pure love and asceticism.
Siddhi Times USA 59
Tantra Sex Techniques by Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar a Living God
T
he name Tantra is made from the two words “tan” and “tra”. Tan is an abbreviation of the word tanoti and when translated from Sanskrit means to extend. Tra is an abbreviation of the word trayati and when translated from Sanskrit means liberation. So the word Tantra is a combination of these two words and means to extend your consciousness to be liberated. Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar’s thinking about Tantra is that he wonders why the western world mainly associates Tantra with sex only; this is the wrong thinking and understanding about Tantra. It is also widely known in the western world that people are associating different colours with Tantra such as white, red and black Tantra. Colour plays no part in Tantra, the origins of Tantra bears no colours. In the Sanskrit tantric scriptures there is much referencing to sexual energies in Tantra. This is because sexual energy is a big part of our consciousness and does not belong to any pornographic sick sexual mentality. In the tantric scriptures sexual energy is very divine and meant for yogis and not bhogis. Tantra is for creating energy of love to liberate.
Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar feels much regret towards people who are selling sex in the name of Tantra. Tantra is about working with the chakras and kundalini to achieve consciousness and this is what Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar teaches in his workshops and not about tantric sex. Tantra is about making love with the soul. Just like technology helps us to enhance and advance our lives in this modern day of living, similarly with Tantra we use “yantra & mantra” which are methods we use to liberate our consciousness much faster just like technology. Detachment is the key to liberating ourselves in Tantra. Detachment means when you love someone without having to have any reason to love them, because when you love someone with a reason you’re loving with attachments. You need to have compassion, feelings and emotion in your heart to enable you to love someone without having to have a reason to love them. For more information reach Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar also known as Dr. Commander Selvam @ USA Toll free 1800-574 3427 or Email : avtemple@aol.com / Website : www. sriselvamsiddhar.org
Siddhi Times USA 60
Golden sayings of Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar. Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar (Dr. Commander Selvam) is not only the authority of Atharva Veda and Vedic astrology but he is one of the great scholars. His sayings are the best for the human life. Often he used give notations with his quotes. Since this issue is the 25th issue of the magazine, 25 quotations of Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar (Dr. Commander Selvam) are quoted here. 1. Religion: The religion should be less of a theory and more of a love and affection. 2. Religion: Religion is to do right. It is to love, it is to serve, it is to think, and it is to be humble. 3. Religion: Spirituality is the religion of God. 4. Love: To love means loving the unlovble.
17. Action: Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one’s thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world. 18. Truth: You can bend it and twist it... You can misuse and abuse it... But even God cannot change the Truth.
5. Forgive: To forgive means pardoning the unpardonable. 19. Happiness: Be happy. It’s one way of being wise. 6. Faith: means believing the unbelievable. 7. Hope: Hope means hoping when everything seems hopeless. 8. Courage: The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
20. God: What we are is God’s gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. 21. Friendship: To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world.
9. Success: What the mind dwells upon, the body acts upon 10. Success: Nobody succeeds beyond his or her wildest expectations unless he or she begins with some wild expectations. 11. Trust: One should trust a trust before the others trust the trust. 12. Future: Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. 13. Future: Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. 14. Loss and Gain: For everything you have missed, you have gained something else, and for everything you gain, you lose something else.
22. Friend: A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are. 23. Past: What you need to know about the past is that no matter what has happened, it has all worked together to bring you to this very moment. And this is the moment you can choose to make everything new. 24. Future: When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people: those who let it happen, those who make it happen, and those who wonder what happened. One should be the second of the three aforesaid qualities. 25. People: The public have an insatiable curiosity to know everything, except what is worth knowing.
15. Successful Human: People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. 16. Wisdom: Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
Siddhi Times USA 61
By Swami Mukundananda
Nelson Rockefeller, in his time the richest person in the world, had a business decision to make. The Standard Oil Corporation required the transportation of goods by train, from Houston to Chicago. The insurance of the cargo would have cost $150. Rockefeller was in a dilemma whether to have the goods insured or not. He decided to take a risk and save the insurance expense. As luck would have it, a snow storm developed en-route. When he came to know of it, Rockefeller was besieged with anxiety. He lamented his decision, and decided to pressurize the insurance company into giving a last-minute insurance coverage. It was late evening; the insurance company had closed its office for the day. Rockefeller contacted the manager at his home, and forced him to open the office. By ten o’clock at night he was able to procure the insurance. The next morning, he received the news that the train had safely reached Chicago, and that there was no damage to the goods. Rockefeller was so upset at having spent $150 unnecessarily that he could not get to work until two o’clock in the afternoon. The stress of business took a heavy toll on Rockefeller’s health. Doctors warned him that his physical condition was critical, and that if he continued in the same manner, he would not survive. That shook him up. He changed his priorities, and developed an interest in other pursuits, besides earning money. He set up the Rockefeller Foundation
Siddhi Times USA 62
that did remarkable philanthropic work around the world. His change in attitude towards his work had a salubrious effect on his health and he continued to live for another twenty-five years after that. This account is from the nineteenth century. Today, in the twenty-first century, stress has become a widespread ailment. While we march forward boldly in harnessing nature with ever-new technologies, when it comes to the conquest of the mind, humankind seems to be standing still. As the world speeds up with cell-phones, emails, faxes, and the internet, an increasing number of people complain of stress. It is particularly common among high-achieving company executives, and is sometimes called the executive’s disease. Stress leads to a gamut of negative emotions like tension, fear, distress, apprehension, and anxiety. On the physical level, it causes health problems such as headaches, acidity, ulcers, high blood pressure, and heart diseases. How do we define stress? For an engineer, stress is the force in a beam or a machine part that tends to distort, crush, bend, or break it. We humans too are subjected to forces at home, at work, and in the world at large. The tension and anxiety in our emotional being, as we adjust to our continually changing environment, is what we call “stress”. As babies, we experienced stress when we were hungry, and we cried out to our mother. As grown-ups, we experience it when our boss hints that our performance has not been satisfactory and we will soon lose our job. The situations for stress can be innumerable.
Before we get into the techniques of stress management, we must bear in mind the distinction between the emotional stress within us and stressful situations outside. Stressful situations are not harmful in themselves; they are catalysts for progress. They inspire us to develop our abilities, as we attempt to face them. A world without stressful situations would be as insipid as a school class without exams. Good teachers never permit the latter, and God never permits the former. The Creator has designed the world in such a way that it continually throws up challenges and obstacles in our path. Ramakrishna Paramahansa said, “Life is the continuous unfoldment of a being under circumstances tending to press it downwards.” The Bhagavad Geeta conveys this message very vividly. Shri Krishna chooses the most dramatically stressful situation there can be in the world, an oncoming battle, to impart His teachings to Arjun. He thereby conveys the message to us all that even in the midst of a war one can remain serene and peaceful. No one can claim that his external situation is more stressful than Arjun’s. Hence, our goal is not to eliminate stressful situations. Instead, we wish to eliminate the emotional stress these situations generate within us. This stress varies from person from person. Someone may be perfectly calm and adjusted while administering a country; another person may be a nervous wreck while managing a single factory. Thus, the stress we experience is dependant on our own inner psyche, and not on the external situation.
How can we reduce or eliminate stress? Consultants on Stress Management offer a plethora of solutions for reducing stress. They talk about time management, situation management, meditation, yoga, tai chi, etc., as solutions to stress. While these are wonderful activities in their own right, as solutions to the problem of stress, they all have one shortcoming. They deal with the symptoms of stress without tackling the cause. This is like suppressing fever, without curing the typhoid within. If we wish to get rid of stress, we must get rid of the cause. The first step in Stress Management is thus to try to understand the cause for stress. To explain it simply, stress develops when we are attached to a particular outcome, and things do not turn out the way we desire. If a businessperson decides to make profits, but the business runs in a loss, stress results. If a sales representative wishes to meet a particular sales target, but fails to do so, stress results. The reason for stress is thus our own attachment to a particular outcome, and our inability to adjust to any other outcome.
duty.
Once we understand the cause, the remedy for stress is simple – give up attachment to the outcome of your work. Learn to work without attachment to the results. The Bhagavad Geeta instructs:
Shri Krishna does not describe a yogi as one who can perform a spinal twist, or one who can stop breathing for a few minutes, or one who can stand on one’s head in shirshasana. He says, “A yogi is one who can work in even the most agitating conditions, without any attachment to the results of his actions.”
“You have the right to work, but not to the outcome.” Relish your work, but offer the fruit of your efforts to God. The outcome of our work is not in our hands in any case. It depends upon several factors such as circumstances, assistance from others, efforts of competitors, sheer luck, coincidence, will of God, and so on. Thus, wisdom demands that while working, we put in our best efforts, but when the results come, we be content. To work without attachment to results is not a new activity that we have never heard of. There are innumerable examples of it in the world. A nurse in a hospital tends to patients with great care and attention. If a patient dies, she does not lament; if a patient recuperates, she does not celebrate. She merely discharges her duty. But if one of the patients happens to be her close relative, she experiences intense anxiety while tending to him or her. Here, she is attached, while with the rest of the patients she is only doing her duty. A cashier in a bank receives and disburses millions of dollars. In doing so, he experiences neither anxiety nor jubilation, although he works with great care and diligence. But if he collects his salary and accidentally drops $100 from it on the way home, when he discovers his mistake, he is terribly upset. Here, he is attached, while in the bank he merely does his
The above examples illustrate how we perform a number of works in the world without attachment. Now, if we can learn to do this always and in all our situations, we will have a permanent solution to stress. The Bhagavad Geeta states that one who gives up attachment finds perfect peace. But if we give up attachment to results, will it not decrease our performance at work? Definitely not. In fact, when we become free from negative emotions like tension, anxiety, apprehension, and nervousness, in most situations our effectiveness will increase. For example, competent surgeons conduct hundreds of operations on others, but they are never willing to operate on their own children. They know that attachment makes them prone to error. All business people know that if they become anxious in conducting their business, they are liable to make mistakes. Thus if we can become detached from our work, we become even more effective. Accordingly, the Bhagavad Geeta states:
Let us now carry the argument one step back. If attachment is the root cause of stress, how can we get rid of attachment? The Bhagavad Geeta gives a simple answer. It tells us, not give up attachment, rather, to transfer that attachment to God. When we develop devotion or attachment to God, it will result in two benefits: Firstly, we will become free from the stress that results from attachment to the world. Secondly, our work will become an offering to God. This spirit of working in devotion is called “Karmyog” in the Bhagavad Geeta. “Karmyog” literally means union with God by offering the fruits of our works to Him.
perceive the presence of God, who always resides within our hearts. We must now add this perception to our consciousness. At first, at intervals of an hour we must stop our work for a moment, and think, “Shri Krishna is standing before me. He is watching me. He is my witness and my protector.” Now, when we realize that God is the witness of all our activities, we will automatically be prevented from sin. Simultaneously, we will be reassured and strengthened by the feeling that the Supreme Lord is always with us as our protector and benefactor. Then, we must practice the same at intervals of half-an-hour. In this way, we have to keep reducing the time interval until we reach the state where we constantly perceive the presence of God with us. With the mind fixed on God while working, we will feel the constant flow of spiritual energy. Our work and sadhana will go on simultaneously. The day we can live constantly in the presence of God, we will have accomplished success in karmyog. It goes without saying that such a karmyogi becomes totally free from stress. Swami Mukundananda is a senior most disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj from Vrindavan, India. Swamiji received B.Tech and MBA degrees from two world renowned colleges in India - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) respectively. However, the call of God was so strong that a short while after landing a top corporate job, he renounced his professional career to take sanyas in the quest for God realization. Swamiji will be touring major metropolitan cities giving lectures and speeches in the summer of 2009. New Jersey will be his first tour stop at Gandhi Centre & Hindu Temple in Wayne NJ the week of May 30th to June 5th. You may visit www.jkyog. org for more tour details. Look for Swamiji’s in future columns.
Shri Krishna tells Arjun, “Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever sacrifices you perform, whatever you give away in charity, and whatever austerities you perform, do it as an offering unto Me.” How can we reach this state of union with God while working? The Supreme Spiritual Master of this Age, Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj teaches a wonderful technique for the practice of karmyog. He explains that throughout our waking state we constantly perceive ourselves. “I am eating. I am walking. I am thinking. I am speaking, etc.” However, we fail to
Siddhi Times USA 63