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Contents YAJNAVALKYA Jyothisha Chinta Nidhi
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BANGALORE NIRANJAN BABU Four Stages of Human Life
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DR. T. S. VASAN Planetary Combinations for Marital Happiness
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GARGACHARYA Janma Rasi Predictions for 2013
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DR. VAMSHI KRISHNA GHANAPATHI Sanskrit through Ramayana - 5
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JAYASREE SARANATHAN The Next Prime Minister of India
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DR. BANGALORE SURESHWARA Ramayana The Eternal Scripture
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DR. PRAKASARAO VELAGAPUDI The Power of Healing Music*
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HENRY WEINGARTEN Astrology & Successful Investing
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PROF. N. S. MURTHY Denial of Marriage Jyotir - Vastu Remedies
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DR. E.S. NEELAKANTAN Significance of Astrological Junction Points
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DR. PRABHAKAR KASHYAP Jyotisha – A Beacon Light to Marital Happiness
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GAURA NATARAJA DASA Pregnancy & Astrology – The Science of Garbadhana
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SUCHITA SHAH Science of Vastu
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REPORT BY PROF. N. S. MURTHY 4th International Astrological Conference
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YAJNAVALKYA Will the World End in 2012?
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The Astrological eMagazine Panchanga for January 2013
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VARAHAMIHIRA This Month for You December 2012
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Lagna Table for January 2013
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Sunrise and Sunset Timings for January 2013
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Timings for Rahukala, Gulikakala and Yamakantaka 2
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Four Stages of
Human Life BANGALORE NIRANJAN BABU
THIS ARTICLE IS DEDICATED to my respected and revered father Dr. B. V. Raman whose birth centenary year is 2012. Dr. Raman passed away in December 1998. My reverential obeisance to the Jyotisha Pitamaha, the like of whom was never before and never again. The ancient masters divided human life into four parts. Let us try to understand the different stages of human life. Suppose we divide a life span of 100 years equally, the four stages viz., Brahmacharya - celibate, Grihasta householder, Vanaprastha - detached and Sanyasa – renunciation – each of which can be worked out to 25 years, in that order. The first stage of life is further split into two – Balya (upto 8 years) and Yavana (17 years).
Make the child sleep in a northeast room or in the northeast area of your room, in an independent cradle or bed, with its head to the east. Remove all mirrors from the child’s room. In this period of eight years, different activities of the child come into play beginning from naming of the child, cradling, first feeding (of solid food), ear boring, first hair cut, beginning of study, wearing of the sacred thread.
Brahmacharya
Balya
During the balya the child is a bundle of innocence and has to have all the love and affection of the parents and family. It is in a very sensitive phase of life and your chils should not be burdened with any chores, whatever. Nuclear families with both parents working should see the reality that at this age, a child badly needs its parental guidance, love and affection.
Matru Vatsalya
Matru Vatsalya, particularly is important. Sacrifice on the part of the mother, for the sake of the child, in being with the mother is necessary. Putting the children in the hands of maids could psychologically wash out the love (for the parent) in the child to the detriment of family harmony. Upto five years of the child, when it starts going to grade 1, the mother being just a housewife will indeed contribute positively to the child’s adult life. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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Ketu
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Janma Rasi Predictions for
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Planetary Position on 1.1.2013 at 0:00 hrs Venus
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Moon
Saturn Rahu
GARGACHARYA
Ketu
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Planetary Position on 1.1.2014 at 0:00 hrs Venus
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Moon Mercury Saturn Rahu
Mars
The transits are as follows The Sun: The Sun enters Capricorn on 14th January, Aquarius on 12th February, Pisces on 14th March, Aries on 15th April, Taurus on 14th May, Gemini on 14th June, Cancer on 16th July, Leo on 16th August, Virgo on 16 th September, Libra on 17 th October, Scorpio on 16 th November and Sagittarius on 15 th December. Mars: Mars in Capricorn enters Aquarius on 25th Jan, Pisces on March 4th, Aries on 12th March, Taurus on 23rd April, Gemini on 4th July, cancer on 1st August, Leo on 5th October, and Virgo on Nov 26th. Mercury: Mercury enters Capricorn on 15th Jan, Aquarius on 2nd Feb, Pisces on 9th April, Aries on 28th April, Taurus on 13th May, Gemini on 27th May, Cancer on 4th August, Leo on 20th August, Virgo on 5th Sep, Libra on 24th Sep, Scorpio on Dec 1st and Sagittarius on 20th Dec. Jupiter: Jupiter in Taurus enters Gemini on 21st May. Venus: Venus enters Sagittarius on 4th Jan, Capricorn on 28th Jan, Aquarius on 21st Feb, Pisces on 17th March, Aries on 10 th April, Taurus on 4 th May, Cancer on 22 nd June, Leo on 17 th Jul, Virgo on 11th August, Libra on 6th Sep, Scorpio on 2nd Oct, and Sagittarius on 20th Oct, Capricorn on Dec 6th. Saturn: Saturn stays in Libra throughout the year. Rahu and Ketu stay in Libra and Aries respectively throughout the year.
MESHA (Aries) [Aswini, Bharani and Krittika 1] The first part of the year will be very good and the second part mediocre. Many auspicious events decorate the house in the first part though in the latter some reverses disturb you. In January/February, rise in profession, improvement in technical skill, useful travels, and financial gains make you happy. Your personality develops and job seekers succeed in interviews. You also win disputes connected with property. In March/April, you get favourable results in general. But quarrels with friends and relatives and consequent disgruntlement disturb you. But you will be able overcome these by the end. In May/June, you feel dissatisfied at the turn of events. But the general trend will be good and you are THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
able to do the routine matters without difficulty. You acquire costly goods and succeed in romance. Your conjugal relation if strained may improve. Problems of health may also cause concern. Businessmen may be able to expand the organization. Success in ventures is also likely In July/August, you may be disturbed by unexpected dislocation and consequent difficulties. Still there may be improvement in position and finance. With the troubles due to rivalry and machinations of your antagonists, loss of wealth and possessions may cause troubles and nuisance created by your enemies may cause annoyance. This is not a very good period in general. In September/October, there may be success due to your technical skills. But the returns may not be in proportion to your actual skill. You should be careful while driving vehicles. New constructions may be started. Ventures give partial success. With all these things, some improvement in profession cheers you up. JANUARY 2013
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The Next
Prime Minister
of India
JAYASREE SARANATHAN
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NE OF THE DAUNTING TASKS for the astrologer is how to predict the next Prime Minister of India. It is easy to predict the electoral outcome of the US Presidential elections but not so easy with the parliamentary elections of India where a plethora of parties with pre-poll and post-poll adjustments are ruling the scene. There are nearly a dozen leaders around, with ambitions for the Prime Minister’s chair, thereby making it difficult to predict who among them would be getting the Prime Ministership. Each of them will be capable of winning the election which can be made out from the running of the favourable times and Raja yogas in their horoscopes. But who among them will become the Prime Minister is something tricky to predict. There is also the problem of lack of reliable birth details of many of these leaders for astrological analysis. Though there is every chance that the date of birth available in the official records may be correct, the authentic information on the time of birth of most of the politicians is not available. In the absence of reliable birth time details, this article is written to explore other ways to identify the probable PRIME MINISTER among the aspiring leaders. This analysis is based on the premise that one who takes up the mantle of Prime Minister’s responsibility will have some connection with India’s destiny such that certain factors in the prospective Prime Minister’s horoscope must match with Indian Independence chart. The rationale for this is similar to how a man and a woman’s horoscopes are matched on the premise that the two share a karmic bond and are destined to carry out their actions in tune with a shared destiny. The Moon being the Manah karaka, it is taken as the mind of the nation and also the people of the nation. The 7th house from the Moon is the aspirant for the Prime Minister’s chair. The 4th house is the home of the people where people’s aspiration lie and the 10th house is the outcome of the 4 th house which shows whether the aspirations match with the charisma of the leader who would be propelled to lead the nation and influence the THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
With a Masters degree in astrology, she is a practitioner of astrology (and palmistry) for twenty years. She is currently doing Research in astrology. While her teacher was maternal grand father, Kaazhiyur Bashyam Iyengar, she says she owes her knowledge largely to Dr B.V. Raman whose books enriched her perception of astrology.
people’s destiny. In this mapping, Moon is central to all calculations. Saturn signifies people’s support. The presence of Sasa yoga ensures that a person leads the people or the nation. Of all the three positions of Saturn – in Capricorn, Aquarius and Libra – the exalted location of Saturn in Libra is a highly desired factor for winning the people’s heart in a democracy, for, the 10th (karmic) aspect of Saturn from Libra falls on the house of Moon in Cancer which is the 4 th house of home in the natural zodiac. Rama’s horoscope had this combination wherein Moon was situated in Cancer receiving the aspect of exalted Saturn. There is no need to elaborate how Rama was loved by his subjects and how his destiny was also shared by his countryman which is made out from the narration of how the people of Ayodhya grieved when Rama went on exile. Interestingly, Indian Independence chart has a predominant leaning towards the significances of Moon and Saturn. The Moon, signifying the mind of the nation and its people is positioned in its own house (Cancer). The 7th lord from Moon is owned by Saturn which is joining Moon in Cancer. People – leader connect is well made out in this combination and is seen to manifest as hero-worshiping tendency of the masses of their favourite leaders. Therefore it is deduced that anyone aspiring to rule the people must have Saturn well connected to Cancer (Indian Moon sign) and its 7th house (Capricorn). In addition, the Rahu – Ketu axis binds the destiny of such a leader to the nation’s destiny. This axis would favourably act between Cancer (Moon sign of the Indian Independence chart) and its 7th house, Capricorn. A simple statistical survey of the horoscopes of the Prime Ministers of India was done to check whether these two factors (Moon – Saturn connection to Cancer and Capricorn and Rahu – Ketu axis between them) were present in their horoscopes to see how far they influenced the country’s growth and stature. JANUARY 2013
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Ramayana
The Eternal Scripture DR. BANGALORE SURESHWARA Dr. Bangalore Sureshwara has been involved in the study and the application of Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita and Vedic Astrology in modern life. His lectures and writings on Ramayana, Mahabharatha, Bhagavad Gita, Hinduism, Vedic Astrology, “Ramayana, and Management” have been well received. He has taught “Ramayana and Management” graduate course to MBA classes. Dr. Sureshwara studied Vedic Astrology under his illustrious father Dr. B.V. Raman. He was the principal speaker on Vedic Astrology at The Second Parliament of the World’s Religions held in Chicago in August-September 1993. Dr. Sureshwara successfully predicted the victories in the USA Presidential Elections of President Bush (2000 and 2004) and President Obama (2008 and 2012). He has been a distinguished contributor to The Astrological Magazine. Dr. Sureshwara obtained Master’s and Doctorate in Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, USA. He has taught various subjects of Civil, Structural and Mechanical Engineering at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at various universities in USA. His varied and extensive industry experiences cover Civil, Structural, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
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RI RAMA! The Eternal incarnation of God has been a household name, from time immemorial, around the world. Sages and saints have clearly emphasized that the very devotional repetition of HIS name on a daily or regular basis brings immense peace, happiness, pleasure and Bliss. Millions of people of all ages in each and every age of the human existence have experienced special magical moments in their lives when they devotionally and spiritually surrendered to Lord Sri Rama. Historical and Theological Events There has been a lot of discussion covering the date or period of Ramayana. Various archeologists, historians, Vedic-theologians and other scholars have attempted, centuries after centuries, to define the specific period around which Sri Rama ruled the Empire of Ayodhya, which encompassed a large and extensive areas of territories pivoted around Ayodhya in India. Although scholars have not yet correctly established the time period of Ramayana, it is believed that the events indicated in Ramayana happened thousands of years ago.
A single word can become a power of positive influence or effect on growing minds. The most powerful word that can positively and powerfully impact and influence any individual is Sri-Rama. The story of Sri Rama is the story of humanity from the eternal time. It is the story where even a most powerful person can pay a heavy price when letting one’s guard for a precious moment. Dasaratha’s promise of “boons” or gift to Kaikeyi ultimately created a situation where he found that his only choice was between THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
getting engulfed by a volcanic fire of immense heat or consumed by an earthquake of uncontrolled vibration or motion. In fact, the choice for Dasaratha was between death and dishonor. But, in reality there was no real choice for Dasaratha. Death was the only solution to the astronomical problem created in an instant by none other than his favorite queen, Kaikeyi. The once vibrant and dazzling Kaikeyi had turned into an uncontrolled destructive force. A tragic world history was developing when a man of immense honor was pitted against a woman of uncontrolled anger and greed. The resulting reaction emerging from the contact of the two diametrically opposite forces set of an infinite reaction that ultimately paralyzed the Empire of Ayodhya for a long time. The tragedy in this situation was that a very noble idea – promise made by a person with lofty ideals to repay gratitude – was turned into an evil desire to hurt all the loved ones. Here again, “boon” (or sacred-promise), a single word was manipulated for evil purposes. Yet in the midst of all the emotional volcanoes and earthquakes, there indeed were many shining stars. At this historical moment, it was our beloved hero Sri Rama, who matched the despicable level of behavior and performance of Kaikeyi with matchless divine behavior to salvage the dignity of the Empire at Ayodhya. The precious and auspicious moment of royal coronation turned into a precarious moment for the citizens of Ayodhya. The scene at Ayodhya shifted instantaneously from the heights of joy and happiness to the gory depths of sorrow and misery. Kaikeyi was the catalyst for igniting the turmoil and the resulting misery in Ayodhya and beyond. The divine plan to bring JANUARY 2013
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The Power of Healing Music*
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DR. PRAKASARAO VELAGAPUDI
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HIS IS MY GREAT FORTUNE to welcome His Holiness Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji to Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple on behalf of all the devotees across the globe. We are very fortunate to live at the time Sri Swamiji has taken his Avatara to help his devotees, more fortunate to have his darshan, more blessed to listen to his discourses and music, and even more privileged to sit in front of this mystical, spiritual and divine personality. Over the last twenty years, I have had the fortune to welcome Sri Swamiji describing him as Guru, Sadguru and God Himself. Talked about the importance of having a Guru, the significance of a Guru and how the scriptures extolled role of Guru in our lives. I also talked about how many people he guided, how many devotees he protected, and how many devotees he rescued from innumerable problems. Master Musician Today I want to introduce Sri Swamiji as a master musician, a celestial instrumentalist and a nada brahma. There is nothing technical about my presentation. It is purely a novice experience with no knowledge about music. Sri Swamiji talks about the interconnectedness between the planets, mathematics, astronomy, panchabutas, musical tones, ragas, colors, metals, days of the week, chakras, etc. that are basic to any healing and meditation music. Each concert is different. Each musical item will have a
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different impact on the individual due to the interconnectedness. When I was sitting and listening to the Deva Mani Healing and Meditation Concert in San Jose on November 10, I felt that this particular concert was different than what I heard before. Ragas were different, instruments were different, sounds were different, and rhythm was different. It was exhilarating, amazing, extraordinary, exceptional, enthralling, and fast. His fingers were galloping, his hands were criss-crossing, his eyes were glistening, his looks were emitting vibrations, and his posture was divine – sometimes see as Sri Swamiji, other times as pure light. Vedas talk about Bindu, Brahmanda (cosmic egg), Hiranyagarbha (golden womb), Bindu Visphot (Dot or point explosion) and Nada. According to the Vedic concept of creation, it was sound and not light that appeared first.. Vedic sages stated that the evolution of the Brahmanda was caused as a result of an explosion of anu (atom) that produced infinite waves of sound, which were responsible for cosmic expansion. It can be described as Big Bang theory. The sound that caused the explosion was a monosyllable called Aum. Since Aum is related to the beginning of the universe (and also to the dissolution of the universe as well), Hindus consider it the most sacred syllable. Hence Vedic mantras commence and end with Aum. In fact Sri Swamiji observed based on Puranas that “Music even stimulates the flowers to give scent and also animals to give milk, and through music our diseases vanish… the melodious tunes and soft melodies are JANUARY 2013
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Astrology
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Successful Investing HENRY WEINGARTEN
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AM PLEASED to be part of this tribute issue to DR. B.V. RAMAN. I had the honor of sponsoring his second visit to the United States. Naturally his teachings added to my technical skill set as well as providing an inspirational role model. While I am personally bi-zodiacal (i.e. use elements of both Western and Sidereal astrology), I will here use Tropical time reference frames as well as modern solar system planets. Financial Astrology The use of financial astrology for both market timing and stock selection is an open secret among many successful investors. Fund managers and traders worldwide use it for both first and second opinions on global stock, bond and commodity markets. The reason is simple: forecasts made by experienced financial astrologers are often more accurate and precise than other economic modeling systems. I have been a practicing astrologer since 1967. For the first twenty years I was in “private practice” offering individual readings most of which involved equally around questions of Love or Money. The latter were mostly vocational or job related. However, that changed after the 1987 stock market crash which I knew about one year in advance to the day. I then switched to study and specialize my practice to financial astrology. I then began to primarily advise market professionals and investors in the global markets. Later I also THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
Henry Weingarten has been a professional astrologer for forty years. He is Managing Director of the Astrologers Fund, which uses astrology as the primary analysis tool to manage money and advise clients on finance issues. He authored Investing By The Stars, and The Study Of Astrology and the newsletter: Wall Street, Next Week.
personally traded and managed money as well. My first three public forecasts were fortunately 100% accurate - all first given more than two years in advance: The Tokyo Market crash (within one day), The First Iraqi Gulf war (within 4 hours) and the US 1990 recession (within one month). Ironically, only two of these made money. Why? Because all the people that correctly forecast a US War were bearish and it turns out the markets rallied on what was perceived to be an easy war. I then learned my lesson – not to predict events but rather to predict ‘how’ markets would react to events. Today I often quip that thanks to astrology, 1/3 of market “surprises” are knowable. Hence its use allows investors to ‘make more money with less risk’. Horoscopes Galore Just as an astrologer can look to an individual’s horoscope to forecast his or her future, so too can a financial astrologer look to the heavens for stock market guidance. Markets have horoscopes, countries have horoscopes, stocks have horoscopes, investors have horoscopes, and financial advisors have horoscopes. Astrology, like Behavioral Finance, is the study of the psychology of markets. Astrology is defined as a “mathematical psychology based on astronomy.” Financial astrology, which includes market psychology and market timing, is utilized by an
analyst as a third tool, in conjunction with fundamental and technical factors that influence market behavior. An astrological analyst studies market behavior primarily by correlating planetary cycles with historical equities, bonds, futures and options pricing. It is a stock market tool that measures time and price and its indicators can be charted in a similar manner to other technical tools such as money flows, momentum indicators, support and resistance. I personally believe it is the single best market-forecasting tool. But it is important to remember that it is not a standalone tool. I generally use a top down approach: looking first to upcoming planetary themes and then to the horoscopes of countries, stock markets, sectors and finally individual stocks or market instruments. Then I will seek confirmations from various alternative information sources whenever possible. Alternately, a stock that has been first researched fundamentally and/or technically from either external sources or internal research may or may not be confirmed by astrological signals. Subscribe to
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Denial of Marriage Jyotir - Vastu Remedies PROF. N. S. MURTHY
Ripu, Runadipathi, debitated Jupiter, who is also on badaka, avayogi Sun’s – Uttarashada nakshatra. Has 4th aspect of malefic, marakadipathi Mars from dagda rasi Libra. In shadbala Saturn has ishtapala of 39.92 and kashtapala of 20.08.
Case Study
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10-10-1961 5 Gulika - USh Jupiter – Ush Yogi Saturn - USh Dagda rasi
07:00, Cochin Age: 51 Yogi: Jupiter Avayogi: Sun Dagda rasi: Libra and Capricorn
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10 Rahu – Mag Uranus – Mag Pluto – PPh Venus – Uph
In this horoscope 4th lord Saturn is posited in 4th house, he is on his dire enemy avayogi, badaka Sun’s nakshatra – Uttarashada. He is also dagda rashyadipati, is posited along with roga, ripu, runa adipathi debilitated Jupiter, who is also on avayogi, badaka Sun’s nakshatra – Uttarashada. The marakadipathi Mars, the dire enemy to Saturn is aspecting the 4 th house from ascendant. Hence the 4th house of the native is strongly afflicted, therefore causing sukhasthana dosha in the native’s horoscope.
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Sun – Hasta – Avayogi Moon – Chitta Saturn
The ascendant is Libra, a dagda rasi. Her Moon sign is Virgo. Both Ascendant and Moon are on marakadipathi Mars’s Chitta nakshatra. Kutumbasthana adipati Mars is posited in ascemdamt along with12th lord, enemy Mercury. There is planetary fight in the ascendant. Both are on lord of venom Rahu’s - Swati nakshatra. Dagda rashya adipathi Saturn is aspecting Mars from Capricorn. In Shadbala Mars has ishta pala of 20.45 and kashta pala of 39.55. Kankanabhagyasthana is 3rd house, its lord is benefic Jupiter but in debility andposited in Capricorn, which is also dagda Rasi and also is posited with malefic Gulika indicating delay in marriage since Kankanabhagyasthana is afflicted. Sukhasthanadipathi Saturn, is a lord of dagda rasi, is on badakadipathi, avayogi Sun’s – Uttarashada nakshatra in his own house, posited along with Roga, THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
Santhanasthana adipathi Saturn is posited in dagda rasi, chaturtha sthana, along with debilitated, roga, ripu, runa adipati Jupiter, both of whom are on badaka, avayogi Sun’s – Uttarashada nakshatra. Also malefic Ketu is posited in Panchamasthana, in marakadipati Mars’s Dhanistha nakshatra, and has 7th aspect of Rahu from badakasthana. In shadbala Saturn has ishtapala of 39.92 and kashta pala of 20.08. Hence santhanasthana has an affliction. Vivahastanaadipati Mars is in ascendant, but it is a dagda rasi. Posited and Conjuncted with Dwadasha adipati, vyayadipati, enemy Mercury, both in lord of venom Rahu’s Swati nakshatra. In shadbala, Mars has ishtapala of 20.45 and kashtapala of 39.55. Hence vivahastana has an affliction. mangalyastanadipati Venus is posited in badaka stana, is on badaka, AvaYogi, Enemy Sun’s – Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, along with lord of venom Rahu. Mangalyastana has 8th aspect of malefic Mars from dagda rasi Libra. In shadbala Venus has ishtapala of 18.45 and kashtapala of 41.55. Hence mangalyastana has an affliction. Shayanastanadipati Mercury is in ascendant, which is a dagda rasi, is posited and conjunct with dire enemy JANUARY 2013
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Significance of Astrological Junction Points DR. E.S. NEELAKANTAN
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JUNCTION IS A POINT of intersection. It can be precisely defined as the place where two or more things come together .
by a weapon, by a human being or an animal or by a demigod or a demon or by a great snake from lower planets. Brahma confers the boon..
We see this term frequently used in railways. A railway station which lies in between two cities in different directions is termed as a junction. Trains travel in the same direction until they reach this junction and then move in different directions towards their respective destinations.
Vishnu assumes the form of Lord Narasimha to kill Hiranyakashipu. He sees the boon of Brahma is kept up by killing him:
In astrology these “junction points” assume enormous significance. Before we study them, we will get some insights from the following story from Bhagvata Purana. Hiranya Kashipu Brahma’s mind-born sons (manasaputras), Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana and Sanatkumara appear to be mere children (even though they are very old in age) and when they visit the abode of Vishnu (Vaikuntha) they are stopped at the gate by the gatekeepers Jaya and Vijaya. The four boys curse Jaya and Vijaya to be born on earth, (thus losing their divinity) and live as human beings. Vishnu, knowing about the curse says that the curse cannot be lifted but gives two options – to take seven births as devotees of Vishnu or to take three births as Vishnu’s enemy. After serving either of these sentences, they will re-attain their original stature and unite with Vishnu permanently in Vaikuntha. The thought of staying away from Vishnu for seven births appeared too long a period for Jaya and Vijaya (to remain separate from Vishnu ) and they chose to exercise the second option. They are born, in their three lives, as demons Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu (first life), Ravana and Kumbakarna (second life) and Sishupala and Dantavakra (third life) respectively. After obtaining a boon from Brahma, Hiranyakashipu asks for the gift of immortality which the lord refuses. As an alternate plea, Hiranyakashipu seeks that he should not be killed at daytime or night, on the ground or in the sky, 36
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On the lap (which neither is sky nor earth) in the threshold of the building (which is neither indoor nor outdoors) which is neither in ground nor in the sky. At Sandhya Kala (twilight) which is neither daytime nor night. Using nails satisfying the condition that no weapons are used. Partly as man and partly as lion which is neither human nor animal.
The inner significance of time is brought out by the fact that Vishnu chose to manifest as Narasimha - one of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu – at twilight, a crucial “Junction Point” in astrology. The “Sandhya Kala” is considered a favourable time for meditation for those who seek union with divine. Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu were born to Diti (daughter of Daksha Prajapati) and sage Kashyapa. It is said that the Asuras (demons) were to born as result of their union at the time of sunset, which is said to be inauspicious for performance of such a sexual act. This is another astrological principle which emerges out of this Puranic tale. Sex between couples at sunset probably results in bad progeny. This period around sunset is earmarked solely for spiritual. Brahma Muhurtha The word “Muhurtha” refers to a time interval lasting for about 48 minutes. A day has 1440 minutes (24 hours x 60 minutes). Dividing 1440 by 48, we get 30 muhurthas in a day. The 29th muhurtha which happens to be the THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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Jyotisha A Beacon Light to Marital Happiness DR. PRABHAKAR KASHYAP Hindu Sanatana Dharma broadly divides human life into four ashrams or stages – Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha and Sanyasa. Brahmacharya signifies enriching oneself with knowledge (called ‘Brahma jnana’ unlike the present worldly knowledge) to qualify before entering into Grihasthashrama or marital life. The third stage Vanaprasthashrama refers to renouncing all worldly attachments and to aim at Self-enlightenment or Self-realisation. Finally, in Sanyasashrama, one is expected to serve the Society by guiding the younger generation to a fruitful and noble life. Of the four stages of life mentioned above, ‘Grihasthashrama’ has a prominent role for the simple reason that every one of us generally spend a major part of our life in this ‘ashrama’. It therefore goes without saying that one’s happiness in life is inter-linked/interdependent on one’s marital happiness. The subject has gained momentum in the wake of increasing incidents of marital disaster we are witnessing around us. In order to check such an unhealthy and alarming situation, it is necessary to give a serious thought to this issue and highlight the significant role played by Jyotisha as a beacon light to the common man by affording timely advice, guidance and remedial measures when sought for. Determining factors Although one can attribute umpteen number of causes for martial discord, we may observe that the following factors generally account for marital unhappiness or marital discord. 1. Nature and Temperament 2. Health hazards – Physical or Mental stability 3. Tastes and Habits 4. Nature of Service or Profession 5. Influence of family environment and friends 6. ‘Sanchita’ karma -Runannu We shall now examine how the above factors exercise their influence in one’s marital life.
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Dr. Prabhakar Kashyap, a research scholar with a doctorate for his thesis on Medical Astrology from Open international University for Complimentary Medicines, Sri Lanka, has conducted many workshops and annual seminars on Vedic astrology and allied sciences. Founder Chairman of Scope, an academy of integrated vedic sciences, he has trained over five hundred students spread over a period of ten years.
1. Nature and Temperament One should have an adaptable nature in the family. Couples should realize that they are the two wheels of a chariot. Each one should have the concern for the other. If there is lack of concern to the likings and feelings of the spouse, it leads to distress and disappointment. Mutual love, proper understanding, attitude of forgiveness, sharing one’s happiness or sorrow, taking the other into confidence without any suspicion all these go a long way in strengthening the marital bond. During marriage ceremony, the bridegroom will have to take an oath ‘dharmecha, arthecha, kamecha naaticharami’ meaning that while following dharma, artha (financial dealings) and fulfilling desires he will take wife’s consensus unfailingly. This is the grandeur of Hindu tradition. 2. Physical and Mental Stability Physical fitness is of course a primary requirement to enjoy marital bliss. When one of the couples is suffering from chronic ailments, it becomes a barrier in marital happiness. It may however be significant to note that if the early part of marital life is enjoyed by the couples and due to accident or chronic ailment occurs in the later part of life, it will not have a negative effect unless the other has a mental block. One should develop a strong will power and mental status to over ride physical weakness. 3. Tastes and Habits Tastes and habits developed by couples (if common in nature or complementary) promote mutual understanding. They may relate to participation in entertainment programmes, sports activities, visiting places, celebrating festivals and functions, visiting temples, offering prayers to god, socially moving with relatives, offering social service, following culture and tradition, watching TV programmes of common interest, showing reverence to elders and seeking their advice etc. If one’s tastes and habits are not mutually liked, marital happiness suffers.
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Pregnancy& Astrology The Science of Garbadhana GAURA NATARAJA DASA
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HE CHARACTER OF A CHILD depends on Samskara. The first samskara that we perform during the time of conception is called Garbadhana samskara. Garbadhana when performed according to an auspicious day day and time becomes the seed for the future of the child. It can instill intelligence, good behavior, wealth, success etc. in the child. In this article I wish to present some very important points from His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s books from the spiritual and astrological perspective. Astrology, as we know, is about timing. Everything has to be done at the right muhurta and this includes the garbadhana samskara too. Garbhadhana samskara is recommended in the Vedic scriptures. Garbadhana keeps Family Tradition Pure The pious seminal succession in the twice born families (dvija) of the brahmanas and ksatriyas especially and the vaisyas also, must be kept very pure by the observation of the purificatory process (samksaras) beginning with garbhadhana samskara, which is observed before conceiving a child. Unless this purificatory process is strictly observed, especially by the brahmanas, the family descendants become impure, and gradually sinful activities become visible in the family. (Srimad Bhagavatam 4.14.42, purport) Timing Garbadhana Samskara After the marriage the newly wedded couple should observe brahmacharya for three days, sleeping on the earth. On the fourth day, the couple go to the husband’s house and caturthi homa is performed. After this, during the day time, the preliminaries for the first garbhadhana samskara may be performed, taking into consideration the suitable and forbidden times . It may also be performed after six or twelve nights, or after one year. The rules for time and the samskara should be observed whenever THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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the desire for sex and children arises. To say the least, each sex act must be carefully planned in advance, by use of intelligence, using the scriptural injunctions, and not determined by lust alone. Before engaging in sexual intercourse, both the husband and the wife must consider their mental condition, the particular time, the husband’s direction and obedience to the demigods. (Srimad Bhagavatam 3.14.38, purport) Forbidden Hours The union of man and wife should take place neither during the day nor during the sandhyas (daybreak and twilight). Daytime is of course the time when man should carry out his duties: waking, bathing, meditating, worshipping the supreme lord, studying scripture, chanting japa, serving the deity, carrying out household duties, welcoming guests etc. Sandhyas should only be utilized for chanting Gayatri mantra and meditating on the lord. Prasnopanisad tells us that a man reduces his life span by having sexual relations during the day. One who performs during the night is considered to be brahmachari (ie. he maintains his strength). Pranam Va Ete Skandanti Ye Diva Ratya Samyujyante // Brahmacaryam Eva Tad Ya Ratrau Ratya Samyujyante // - Prasnopanisad 1.13 Time permitted According to Asvalayana Smrti from the end of the evening sandhya up until midnight is allowed Upeyan Madhyaratrante Exception to this is when the wife is extremely lusty. To prevent her from going elsewhere for satisfaction the husband should concede to her demands according the scriptural recommendations of proper time. JANUARY 2013
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Science of Vastu SUCHITA SHAH Suchita Shah is in her final year of study at Pratt Institute School of Architecture, located in Brooklyn, New York. Her interest in architecture budded from an early age as she experienced the field through the works of her father, and while she studied it herself, Suchita developed an interest in integral design and historical architecture—two seemingly opposite concepts. When Suchita became familiar with basic Vastu principles while working on a project with her father, she was intrigued that there was more of a relationship between her two interests than she had previously thought. Suchita plans to graduate in May of 2013 with her Bachelor Degree in Architecture and seeks to gain experience in the field while designing for a sustainable future.
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S A STUDENT OF ARCHITECTURE in my fifth year of college, I’ve been taught to realize the consequences of manmade objects on the Earth. Sustainability and the awareness of humans’ impact on our environment are no longer optional concepts to consider when designing and constructing. The fields of landscape design, interior design and architectural design are now overlapping in order to meet these concerns, and new architecture is evolving into a hybrid of landscape and structure. In these changing times, we are essentially taking a step backwards to move our thinking forward. In other words, designers are encouraged to build organically, using local materials and labor, as they would have done centuries ago when material such as pre-fabricated concrete panels and reflective metal cladding did not exist as they do today. Our ancestors did not have cranes and wide load trucks to transport and lift materials, and their manual labor made structural possibilities limited to creating architecture that some are now conceptually trying to replicate using a modern style. So where do ancient Vastu principles fit into modern day architectural design? The Vastu Shastra doctrine is essentially a spiritual and metaphysical guide which, when followed, can lead to a peaceful coexistence with our landscape, our dwellings, and our own lifestyle. We rely upon each other and our surrounding environment to include us in information and energy transactions, establishing a natural system of exchange between individuals, civilizations, regions, and nations around the world. On another scale, we are participating daily with our dwelling and environment while fulfilling the small and large goals we have in life. Without this integral system of living, biologically speaking, all energy would be wasted and the basis for survival and civilization would be lost. Design and culture is constantly changing to adapt to the evolving needs and wants of people;
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conceptually, these changes don’t eliminate the past and create from nothing, and architecturally, they don’t (always) demolish the historical and build out of the rubble. Instead, an assemblage of comfortable, functional architecture is generated, showing fragments of familiarity and simultaneously designing anew. Knowing this, an effective way of producing a working integral cycle that relates us more easily to our surroundings is by consulting the epitomized guide used to achieve harmony and a universal flow of energy - Vastu Shastra. Dwellings such as temples, homes and offices can be arranged according to the optimum workings of harmonic energy flow and scientific reasoning derived from the consideration of elements that we need to live – Earth , Water, Air, Fire and Space. Physical elements such as sound, light and air flow, and cognitive energies such as intellect and intuition are all configured by Vastu. My instinct as a liberal architecture student towards this ancient doctrine is surprisingly welcoming and positive, perhaps because I strongly believe that people today need to make a greater effort to sustain our dwellings—immediate and surrounding—instead of continuing to live our lives with a disconnected attitude towards the place we live. So, in a sense, I would argue that Vastu principles have the potential to make a very significant play in the architecture of 2012 and beyond, as they have everything to do with landscape, structure and interiors as well as the people who inhabit them. While we all hold our conservative and liberal views of religion and spirituality, the question of using Vastu transcends any of them—simply because the awareness of our impact on the Earth and our roles within the integral cycling of energies with our environment is more critical than we realize. There is a strong chance that looking back to an ancient doctrine and our ancestors’ ways of living could be the answer to how we should move forward.
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Report by Prof. N. S. Murthy
4th International Astrological Conference
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HE DIVYAJYOTHEE COLLEGE of Astrology and many Astrological Institutions of Karnataka conducted a three day International Conference on Vedic Astrology on the 30th November, 1 st and 2nd December, 2012 at Shikshakara Sadana, K. G. Road Bangalore. This was a tribute to Jyotisha Pitamaha Dr. B. V. Raman in his Birth Centenary Year (2012). About 750 delegates representing different states of India and abroad participated in the conference. The delegates included leading Astrologers, heads of Astrological Institutions, teaching faculty members of different schools of astrology, students and general public. Marital Astrology and End of the World were the primary topics of discussion. First Day - 30th November 2012 Prof. Mallepuram G .Venkatesh. Vice - Chancellor, Karnataka Sanskrit University was the Chief Guest on the opening day. Senior astrological scholars Dr T. S. Vasan, Dr. S.Krishna Kumar, Prof. J. Haridas, Prof. M. K. Ramachandra, Prof. B. K. Sainath, Prof. T. R. Vijay Kumar, Dr. Prabhakar Kashyap, Prof. G. K. Shivanna, Prof. B. Vasudeva Murthy and many other scholars were present. Mr. Raman Suprajarama, grandson of Dr. B. V. Raman was also present on the occasion, on a special invitation.
In his welcome address Prof. N S Murthy, President of the International Conference Committee explained the importance of the conference themes - Marital Astrology and The End of the World. The institution of marriage is undergoing much change in the present with the younger generation ignoring the importance of vedic dictums laid down by the ancient masters, he said. He gave statistical details of divorce rates in India to substantiate his stand on marital issues. As regards to the End of the World, he said rumor mongers created panic in the minds of the public and categorically denied the rumors as baseless and concluded he words that there would be at least three lakh more years for the end of ‘Kali Yuga’. Prof. H. Chandrashekar, Secretary of the Committee and Head of Divyajyothee College of Astrology explained the aims and objectives and said that his had conducted two State level and three International Conferences for the benefit of Astrological fraternity. He added that there was much misuse of this great science for quick name and fame by a section which ignored the rules of the subject, as given by our ancients. He said the aim of these conferences was to educate the public on the true greatness of Jyotisha, as very relevant to the modern world. Delivering the key note address, Dr. S. Krishna Kumar, President Bharatiya Jyotishya Samstana said that the Vedas, the knowledge books of India had to face continuous pressure by continuing efforts of ‘scientists’ to humiliate this science. He was glad that the Astrological Associations of Karnataka are striving to introduce Jyotisha as a subject of study in the universities. Speaking about the subject of the day, he said marriages are made in heaven and the relationship is a karmic bond. Astrological texts have given us many a yard stick to select matches for marriage, he added. Muhurthas were one yard stick that identified the auspicious and beneficial time to solemnize a marriage.
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Dr.T.S. Vasan, Vice Chairman of Indian Council of Astrological Sciences and founder Chairman of Modern Astro Studios, said that youths were misusing their freedom in selecting life partners. He warned them that if selection of their life partners was not in accordance with astrological dictums, their marital relationship could be in jeopardy. Prof. Mallepuram G Venkatesh. Vice Chancellor of Karnataka Sanskrit University said that they will initially start Certificate and Diploma courses for which the syllabus is being prepared by a team of astrological scholars. Once approved, the courses begin from the next academic year. st
Second Day - 1 December 2012 His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Shivarudra Maha Swamiji of Sri Belimath Samsthana, Banglore presided over the second day proceedings. His Holiness advised the astrologers to be honest in their profession and said that when guidance from the astrologers is solicited, they should listen to them with awareness to get suitable solutions and remedies. Negligence can cause much loss to the client, Swamiji cautioned. He was all praise for the excellent way the International Conference was conducted and said he was a keen observer and promoter of the ancient science of Jyotisha.
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Murthy, that he would connect him to the concerned government authority for an early discussion. Mr.D.K. Shiv Kumar said that he was a staunch believer of Jyotisha. He consulted known astrologers and followed their advice. He added that his standing in the social and political fields today was because of his faith in Jyotisha. He was sarcastic of politicians seeking astrological consultations in guise. He complemented the organizers for conducting astrological conferences in the interest of society. Third Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd December 2012 The last day of the conference was presided by Vedanta Acharya Shatastala Brahmi Dr. Mummadi Chandra Shekar Shivacharya Swamiji of Aramane Japada katte, Mysore. Telling the audience that he was happy to be present on the occasion, he said the conference was a platform for exchange of astrological knowledge and developments in the field. He said that marriage was a sacred event where the married couples had to live in harmony with understanding and mutual reverence.
Sri Vijaykumar, member of legislative assembly, Dr T V Raju director of R V Institute of Management were present. Prof. Murthy welcomed the gathering while Prof. Chandrasekhar read the conference report. Mr. M. D. Lakshminarayana, Chairman, Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation and member of legislative council and Mr. D. K. Shiva Kumar, former minister and member of legislative assembly were present. The dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s session started with Prof. N. S. Murthy welcoming the dignitaries and the audience. Prof. H. Chandrashekar read the conference. Answering the memorandum presented by Prof. N. S. Murthy, Mr. Lakshminarayana said that he would help in securing land for University Building. He assured Prof. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
Dr. T.V.Raju was elated to see the gathering of well-known astrological scholars. He remarked that this kind of gathering he had never seen in conferences elsewhere. He complemented the organizers for arranging such conferences to help the public. Mr. Vijaykumar, member of legislative assembly representing the Jayanagar constituency was at home in the conference. He assured the organizers to help them in securing a land for construction of building from Government. He advised the organizers to identify a
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