Jayanti Issue

Avoid Seeking Help; Conquer Lust

Whatever good qualities one might have, one becomes small when he seeks another
mans help. Particularly degrading is seeking alms from a mean person.
Mahakavi Kalidasa said: eeee ceesIee JejceefOeiegCes veeOeces ueyOekeecee
It means even if an ignoble person is agreeable to helping us while a noble person refrains,
it is better to look to the latter and not the former. So, it is best not to seek anything from
mean people.
Similarly, one cannot be called valourous just because one has defeated ene-mies in a
battle. Only the person who has steered clear of Manmathas arrows is truly valiant. For, it
is very difficult to overcome passion. One who does so is considered Shreshtha (exalted).
In the Mahabharata, Bhishma was praised for his valour. He had defeated not only his
enemies, but also the God of Love. From birth, he was a strict adherent of brahmacharya.
Thus, not seeking help from mean persons and conquering lust will take a man to noble
heights. Everybody should behave thus and attain Shreyas.
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Demystifying
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Jupiter Transit into Virgo 2016

How Does it Affect You?

8 Horoscope of
Jyotisha Pitamaha
Words of Wisdom Dr. B. V. Raman

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Jyotisha and the
18 Art of Karmic
Management 13
Your Health and
Holistic Therapy
Vargottama, Numbers and
Panchamahabhuta - A Research 22
Homas and Yagyas
Significance
28 on Remedial
Measures
29 Parenting Tips and
Numerology

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Demystifying
Vedic Knowledge 4*
Yagnavalkya

(Editor's Intro Note: I have travelled extensively around the world with knowledge of Vedic astrology and Vastu Shastra,
and the benefits it gives to mankind. During my interactions with public, there have been several instances where we
discovered how the common man was being exploited by quack astrologers and fake priests. And this is resulting in bad
publicity to this great science. We were deeply hurt and were always looking out for many ways to address this issue.

We are happy to inform you that this series aims to demystify vedic knowledge and associated practices. The scribe,
one of the world's greatest vedic scholars alive, under his pen name Yagnavalkya, will be writing on a variety of
topics and bringing out the true meaning and scientific spirit of our vedic knowledge. He will attempt to correct many
misunderstandings that currently prevail, and will explore how we can reap the maximum benefits of vedic sciences. We
hope the reader will find this new initiative valuable.)

The Power of Prayer president of Mind/Body medical institute of the Harvard

(The Science Behind Prayer) Medical School. Initially, focusing his experiments
specifically with transcendental meditation, he extended

I
n the previous issues, we
were discussing about worshipping the
elephant faced god Ganesha, Ganapathi
or Vinayaka, by whatever name we call
HIM, because HE is the lord of success and
wisdom and can help us by removing all
the obstacles that come up in the way of our multifarious
efforts and confer success to all our efforts. One can ask
how can prayers help anyone, in this jet age and scientific
Yuga. Staunch devotees, who throng in large numbers,
various religious places and shrines across the country
and over the world would perhaps answer only in the
affirmative. Those who have made it a habit to spare few
minutes, every day, to pray, would also do so.
his studies to all forms of prayer, which according to him,
evoke a relaxation response that quells stress, calms the
body and promotes healing.
After all, what is prayer? For Dr. Herbert Benson
it could be even repetition of words or sounds not
necessarily burdened with any rigorous religious
dictates. MRI brain scans, which map the physical
changes that take place in the body when someone
prays or is in deep meditation, documented by
Dr. Benson, showed a decrease in metabolism, heart-
beat, rate of breathing, blood pressure and the slowing
down of the brain waves, bringing in an enhanced
feeling of control, peace and tranquillity.

So far, the scientific community looked upon the role of
prayer in healing the mind and body, as only an evolving
discipline. Scientists have now been obliged to admit the
efficacy of prayer, because research has shown that people
who pray regularly are less likely to fall ill and those ailing
and praying, recover fast.
Closer at home, Dr. Rajesh Parikh, honorary neuro-
psychiatrist of Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, says that prayer
is just like meditation that helps to filter out all the inputs
coming to the brain, making the mind take rest and finally
calm down. He concurs totally with the findings of Dr.
Benson.

Dr. Herbert Benson, cardiologist at Harvard, who has been,
for the past three decades, conducting research to find out
whether prayer has any measureable healing effect, has a
word of promise for the value of prayer. He is the founder
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It has been established that high adrenalin levels of
anyone, unhappy and under stress, lowers the immunity
and enhances the blood sugar, raises the heartbeat and
blood pressure. This can make one more susceptible
to infections and ailments that can bring in a sense of
fear and depression. Prayer can reverse these effects by

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reducing the adrenalin levels in the body of a severely
stressed person and ensure a slower and more rhythmic
breathing. According to Dr. Sujay Rao, consultant micro
neurosurgeon, there is enough evidence in clinical
psychology that any kind of prayer can transfer that fear
and suffering to another agency of belief, of higher power,
that can reduce the burden of the ailment. However, he
hastens to add removing any organic disease of tumour
or fracture could be beyond the powers of prayer. Never
the less, prayer can diminish the negative factors like fear
and depression and make the patient feel better.
This can remind one, performing the pradakshina in a
temple. Such a simple ritual helps to reduce the pace of
heartbeat and this is easier to perform than Pranayama
(Pranasya aayama), which can literally increase the
prana or life. According to Amsumatiyagamam the
famous Tantric text, the pradakshina must be as slow
and measured as of the walk of woman in her advanced
pregnancy, carrying a pot of oil full to the brim, without
allowing even a drop to spill. Evidently, even our easy
ritualistic prayer modules have their own therapeutic
benefits.
The limbic system located deep inside the brain is
considered, evolutionally as the oldest part of the human
brain. This part is identified as Palacobrain. It is directly
related to the responses of the body to stress and threats.
It bridges stressful situations and the neural systems that
generate physical responses of increased pulse rate and
blood pressure causing sweating, facial flushes and the
like. According to Dr. Rao, the temporal lobes, located just
above the ears enclosing the limbic system, are responsible
for the emotional reactions of fear or aggression.
It is held that deep prayer works through the frontal lobes
that are responsible for the rational and logical control of
the responses of the temporal lobe, such as the ability to
choose not to react to hostile situations and modifies such
responses of the temporal centres. Thus, prayer reduces
the emotional distress in response to any ailment. Dr.
Rao concludes that this is one of the ways in which the
prayer heals.
According to experts, prayer can reduce chaotic
thinking. It has also been stated that EEG tests
(Electroencephalograhy) used to detect and record the
electrical activity generated by the brain in the people who
are deep in prayer or habitually resort to prayers, have
shown more regular and rhythmic activity.
Distressing thoughts are prone to go round and round. This
is called loop thinking. It would be difficult to get out of
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the loop once one is in it. And without getting out of it,
one cannot make any rational assessment of the problem
causing the distress. The researchers have found that
prayer distracts the mind from the muddle. It delinks the
mind from the immediate source of distress. Thereby it
can make the mind of the individual calm.
Nonetheless, the prescription of prayer is not as costly
as modern medicines. Prayer can as well be a sure cure
for any domestic dissentions, provided all concerned act
in unison. We can always pray even when we think that,
there is no other recourse.
Kumbabhishekam (continued)
Let us know more about Kumbabhishekam.
Before Kumbabhishekam the concealed power in the
stone idol is transferred by mantras to the Panchaloha
Vigrahas of the same deity and kept immersed in turmeric
water till repairs of the original idol, if any, and sanctum
are done. On the day of the kumbabhishekam, the power
will be transferred back to the original idol, the deity, in
the Moolasthana and abhisheka and other rituals will be
performed right from the top roof of the temple.
Kumbabhishekam is a cleaning process of the deity and
the temple. Every day as abhishekas are done by with
milk, curd, honey, fruit juices and others, often repeatedly,
the idol, getting this kind of shower for 12 years or more
cannot escape some kind of rust of residue or something
that escapes the cleaning, in the daily process, in some of
the concealed joints of idol that can corrode the idol in
the long run. So to clean these things Kumbabhishekam
is performed.
During Kumbabhishekam, the rituals will be conducted
by following the ancient Vedic knowledge and Agama
Shastras sometimes referred to as Nigama and Agama
tradition respectively.
The word Agama means tradition, which is coming from
the times immemorial. Agama scriptures give detailed
account of the Idols, worshipped as different deities.
Temple Construction and Vigraha Installation.
The Agama texts clearly explain why we have to do the
rituals. Agamas are divided into three categories- Saiva,
Vaishnava and Saktas. In Saiva temples the worshippers
of lord Shiva use the Saiva agamas to perform this
consecration. In Vaishnava temples the worshippers of
lord Vishnu use the Vaishnava agamas. In Devi (Goddess)
temples, worshippers of Devi use the Saktas agamas. In
Devi temples, the image or symbol in the female form is
invoked for worship.
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Reminiscences
Dr. B. V. Raman
The Gentle Colossus
Bhaskaradaasan
T he closure of the world-famous The
Astrological Magazine of Bangalore in 2008, made
the eyes of thousands of admirers of astrology, in and out
of India, go wet with anguish. This scribe also was no
exception. His association, with the magazine had started
in the late forties, from his school and college days. Some
of his professors, for whom this scribe was a pet student,
were regular contributors to the magazine.
Nobody, even in wildest of their dreams could have
imagined that the magazine, which had grown virtually
into an enviable institution, would be compelled to draw
down its curtains after its impeccable domination, in the
astrological journalism, of over 70 years. Immediately
after the cessation of publication there was a spate of
queries from a large number of friends of this scribe
that made him sadder. Many of the astute readers were
apprehensive of the continuance of the magazine. All
were hoping against hopes that somehow the magazine
would be revived.
When Dr. Raman, left for his heavenly abode in 1999, it
was perhaps the providence that decided his magazine to
sprout into two, after some time. When Niranjan Babu,
the erudite son of Dr. Raman, took over the mantle of the
editorship, of a new avatar of the magazine, it was a sigh
of relief for many of the old readers of The Astrological
Magazine.
When Niranjan Babu asked this scribe to share few of his
experiences with that gentle colossus who dominated
the astrological world over seven decades, he felt a bit
hesitant, as he had done this on some earlier occasions
also. Nevertheless, as one who has been a student and
admirer of this gentle colossus for several decades, he
dares to write these few lines as he feels that he must not
miss this opportunity to share some lesser known facts of
his experiences of this great genius, with you all.
This scribe was fortunate to cultivate with scores of
eminent scholars of astrology of yesteryears. That
makes him think, in the fitness of things, that it would be
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appropriate for him to limit his observations to a few of
his off-the-record experiences with Dr. Raman.
Dr Raman was one whom the entire astrological world
adored and adulated. Many of the mentors of this scribe
were good friends of Dr Raman. Only his association
with those great stalwarts, who shaped him to what he is
today, makes this scribe venture into this task.
This scribe, after completing his traditional astrological
training with a great luminary of Kerala took a vow not
to turn a professional anytime. Knowing this, his guru
blessed him, at his request that his astrological advice
to any must not land them in further troubles and no
one insincere and unworthy for advice could succeed
in meeting him. This has come true till date. Only the
Gurukripa has made him infallible, so far, in predictions.
When he told Dr Raman, about this, he was amazed. The
scribe had the great privilege of meeting and interacting
with many erudite scholars, mostly in Kerala, and some
in Tamilnadu and also a few from north India.
His association with late Mr. Ganapathy Iyer, an
astrological savant and our family friend, who was then the
chief jailor, Madras, late L Narayana Rao, who was writing
a series on ancient planetary computational methods,
in The Astrological Magazine, late C G Rajan, late
Sri Venkatasubramaniam, of Maada Jyothidam of Vellore,
and others led him to have a serious discussion on Surya
Siddhanta with Dr Raman. When he wrote about the lack
of scientific basis and scriptural sanction for the belief
and practice of Rahukalam, Dr. Raman unhesitatingly
published it.
He was aware of the fact that this scribe, along with
Prof. Koru, another scholar and teacher of this scribe,
was working on an effort to present Karanapaddhati in
terms of modern mathematical concepts, in Malayalam.
Dr Raman wanted him to send articles on some such
topics, in English. As this scribe was then deeply involved
in the studies of various Siddhantas and works of
Bhaskaracharya, especially Leelavati and Bijaganitha, he
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sought a solution for solving the indeterminate equations
of the third and higher order. Dr Raman published it and it
could elicit an exemplary solution from that great scholar
Sri Kharegat, who was a noted scholar and contributor to
The Astrological Magazine; with whom this scribe could
cultivate with, till his last days.
Dr Raman released the famous pioneering work in
Malayalam, Jyothisha Nikandu by Onakkur Sankara
Ganakan, at the request of Sri Kurup, Editor of Jyothisha
Maasika. In that meet and in almost all such meets
organized in Kerala, which Dr Raman attended, the
scribe could meet and spend time with him for many
detailed discussions. Perhaps this prompted him to take
up his monumental work of translation of the famous
Prasnamaarga into English. In one such meets, he
expressed his desire to me to bring out an English edition
of Dasadyayee, and a dissertation on Medical Astrology.
This scribe could give him his rough notebooks containing
hints, given by mentors and others on Dasaadyaayee, and
Veera-Simha-Avalokana. If the hunch of this scribe is
correct, there could be many such incomplete efforts of
Dr. Raman, purely in manuscripts yet to see the light of
the day. This scribe requests those on whom the mantle
has fallen now, in carrying forward his relentless efforts,
not to spare any pains to collect and collate his papers
and bring them out, and publish, for the benefit of those
multifarious admirers of astrology in general and Dr
Raman in particular.
When this scribe wrote an account of the case of missing
jewels of Guruvayoor temple, which were deposited in
the well inside the temple by the culprit, was vouched
not once but thrice, through Ashtamangala Prasna, Dr
Raman with his extraordinary interest in Prasna published
the full reports and expressed his awe over this episode.
He wondered how such an exact scientific tool is being
discarded and derided.
Some years ago, he asked this scribe why he is not coming
forward and contributing to the cause of astrology by
writing and said that no learning must go waste and it is
the solemn duty to dispense knowledge, known to one, to
the needy. He gave a kind command, to involve him with
the magazine, a bit more.
Dr Raman was aware that interests of this scribe were
more on Ancient Hindu Astronomy. He was also aware
that he was assisting, as a student, late C G Rajan, in his
preparation of the Naamagal Panchanga for a couple of
years.
When once a phone call came intimating that Dr Raman
would like to come and meet this scribe, he was stunned
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and immediately offered that he himself would go and
meet him, as that would have been only appropriate. It was
at that momentous occasion, when we met in his chamber,
he could open up his heart a bit and asked me to involve
myself fully with the magazine and help in running some
features. When this scribe told him that, as he knew him
intimately, his fear was that some of his convictions may
clash with the valid views of this stalwart. His prompt
reply was: You can do what you like. You must help as
many of our seniors have departed already. When this
scribe said jocularly that his turn will also arrive sooner
or later, Dr Raman retorted you may have to wait. This
scribe never thought even in the wildest of his dreams
that it would turn to be his parting command and that he
would leave us all in such a hurry. Though aware of the
reality, whenever he thinks of Dr Raman, the poignancy
persists, leaving his eyes wet and tongue dry
Since then this scribe has been contributing his mite,
prior to and after his demise to the cause of astrology. It
is only the promise given to him that makes this scribe
get involved with the job given by him, despite his
deteriorating health.
As if the law of Karma would decide and determine, the
efforts of this scribe got varied taking him to a deep study
other serious and varied disciplines. Deeply pained over
the diatribes of the erudite scholar and savant, Sri Rajaji,
of whom his father was an ardent follower, over his
unjust accusation, emphatically declaring that the study
and practice of astrology was a serious sin, even greater
than the proverbial great five sins panchamahaapadaka
- enshrined in scriptures, he took up the matter with
Dr Raman, even though he was aware that Dr Raman
himself was holding the view that such baseless utterances
against astrology must be ignored. Much to his surprise
Raman not only thanked this scribe but also demolished
the argument of the senior statesman with a convincing
rejoinder.
As an ardent reader of The Astrological Magazine,
the scribe would constantly point out the occasional
inconsistencies, voiced by erudite scholars, with
Dr Raman. He was magnanimous to acknowledge them
and pursue the matter further and would not rest until
he gave me a final reply, off the records. He never took
his observations as any offence either to the subject or
the contributor. As this scribe never wanted them to
appear in print, they were only dealt as purely personal
correspondence. He could have easily ignored the letters,
with his authority as the Editor or being far more erudite
than the writer. On the contrary, he took pains to send
replies for almost all of them. That was Dr Raman.
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This scribe cannot but disclose those two occasions that
he saw him getting shattered mentally and physically
and opening up his heart to this scribe, in private. The
first was when Surya Prakash, Dr. Ramans eldest son
died suddenly. The second was when Niranjan Babu met
with a near-fatal accident. He was so brave to take these
incidents, on his strides, as a mature philosopher. None
can match or excel him in his maturity and wisdom.
Professional compulsions distancing this scribe from
the South never stopped their frequent contacts. This
scribe has never missed those annual astrological meets
organized by Dr Raman, for which prompt intimation
would arrive, wherever he was. During such meets
Sri P S Iyer, Sri Muthuswamy, other friends and this
scribe used to spend much time together, in discussions.
This scribe wonders how such efforts have become more
conspicuous by their absence, these days, after the demise
of Dr Raman.
Sri Babu wanted this scribe to add a few words on the
horoscope of Raman. Many have done this earlier and
this scribe does not want to go over those beaten tracks.
All he has to say, as he has mentioned earlier also, is that
as Dr Ramans Ascendant falls in the nakshatra Satabhisha
denoting a hundred physicians, it goes to the credit of
Dr. B. V. Raman to have healed the wound afflicted on
Indian Astrology, by those colonial neo-literates and the
so-called rationalists. He did this by his regular masterly
scientific expositions and predictions published in his
Magazine, thereby creating a new breed of Astrological
Scientists. It is this healer quality in him that makes him
divine and devoted to a cause as sublime as astrology. This
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scribe can only repeat what his friend Dr. Madhavan wrote
earlier quoting Bhattotpala in his opening commentary on
Brihat Jataka.
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lemeeseqefeYeeeled Hegve: keefueegies mebme=le ees Yetleueced ~~
Yete: mJeuHelejb JejenefceefnjJeepesve meJe JeOee
efolLeb eb eJeoefvle cees#ekegMeueemlemcew vecees YeemJeles~~
The three fold Jyothisha was propounded by the Sun.
Fearing that it would be lost in Kaliyuga the Sun took the
incarnation in the world as Varahamihira and expounded
the three branches briefly. This is what people with
knowledge of salvation say. Obeisance to that Sun
"When Dr Raman arrived at the scene Jyothisha was in
shambles. It is here that Dr. Raman played his significant
role. First of all, he demystified the subject, established
that the science and the study of that are the most important
and research in astrology would secure for astrology a
place on a par with other sciences. This breakthrough
in astrology that he brought about attracted the educated
elite to take to a serious study of the subject instead of
denigrating it.
"The high brow attitude of the elite and looking disdainfully
at Astrology is vanishing. Undoubtedly, Dr. B.V. Raman
was responsible for the metamorphosis. He elevated the
position of Astrology to that of a science, which was
looked upon as a pseudo-science often associated with
people without formal education."
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Jupiter Transit into Virgo 2016

How Does it Affect You?

Gargacharya

J
upiter enters Virgo on 11th August when the Moon is Anuradha in Scorpio. He leaves for Libra on 12th September
2017. He assumes Svarna Murti for Gemini, Scorpio and Capricorn. He dons Rajata Murti for Cancer, Libra
and Pisces. He assumes Tamra Murti for Taurus, Virgo and Aquarius. He has Loha Murti for Aries, Leo and
Sagittarius. Transit is good for Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces, Scorpio and Capricorn are twice blessed.

Mesha (Aries)
(Aswini, Bharani, Krittika 1)
Jupiter goes from fifth to sixth, which is not promising. Moreover, he assumes Loha Murti,
which is inauspicious. These indicate unpleasant experiences. However, occasionally good
experiences cheer you up. The main problem is that despite very hard labour you are not
rewarded in proportion to the hard work put in by you. At the same time, you may find to your
surprise that there is restoration of some losses. Some damages are now suitably compensated.
Your plans to visit shrines may get postponed. They may still happen with delay. During November/December, you
will be crowned with success. You get an unprecedented victory in official life. Those who do business also experience
some sudden developments which remove the lull prevailed. In December/January, you find some sudden gain and
the extension of contracts. Though the terms are not completely satisfactory it cannot be denied that it gives a loss.
You may procure costly goods by January 2017. Though the fall short of expectation you feel delighted at the way,
you get.Marriage proposals do not easily click.
Aswini: In the beginning, there will be setbacks. Later there will be gains. In the end, there will be obstacles.
Bharani: There will be financial gains in the beginning. Later there will be obstacles. In the end, there will be success.
Krittika 1: In the beginning, there will be unpleasant experiences. Later there will be success. In the end, there will
be obstacles.

Remedial Measures: Visit the temple of Vishnu or Siva regularly. Recite Vishnusahasranama. Read Sundara
Kanda or at least 31st Sarga of that. Wear topaz on the ring finger.

Vrishabha (Taurus)
(Krittika 2, 3, 4, Rohini, Mrigasira 1, 2)
Jupiter is in the fifth and he dons Tamra Murti. This generally gives good results though at
times good results are not well pronounced. There will be gain of various kinds. Money
due to you, but which had blocked is now within your reach. If you have artistic talents you
get several opportunities to display your talents. You are considered for the position aspired
for and finally you get a favourable decision. Legal decision on the family property turns in
your favour. Your claim for damages are settled in your favour. In January/February, you are

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excited at the tremendous success in ventures. Apart from wealth, you get fame, which boosts your image. Those
connected in business; films etc. will find that they have clear edge over their rivals. Though there are some obstacles
in profession, they are removed gradually. Some long-cherished desires are fulfilled though in the end you find that
the results have fallen short of expectations.Marriage proposals click and you choose the right partner.On the whole
an enjoyable period.
Krittika 2, 3, 4: In the beginning, there will be unpleasant experiences. Later there will be success. In the end, you
find impediments.
Rohini: In the beginning there will be gains. Later there will be setbacks. In the end there will be success.
Mrigasira 1, 2: In the beginning there will be success. Later you find financial gains. In the end there will be setbacks.

Remedial Measures: Visit Vishnus temple or Sivas temple. Pray to Krishna and recite Srimadbhagavatam.

Mithuna (Gemini)
(Mrigasira 3, 4, Aridra and Punarvasu 1, 2, 3)
Jupiter is in the 4th which is not favourable. But he assumes Svarna Murti and this to a great
extent alleviate the effects of unpleasant experiences.
If you wield power and influence, they may decline to some extent. You may try to help your
kinsmen officially and it may be dubbed as misuse of power. Consequently, you are forced to
explain your conduct. Ultimately, you succeed.If you are on contract with any organization,
there may be problems in getting it extended. You may have to use influence for that.Some problems connected with
hair, toes, nails which have been troubling you may become severe and you have to seek remedies with difficulty.
Those who do business also become victims of scandals. Even good products lose their charm by false propaganda.
If you have any adopted son., he may become recalcitrant and annoy you. With all these there will gain from different
sources by December/January and to some extent this satisfies you.Your assistants are cooperative. Marriage proposals
draw flak though there may be progress in March 2017.
Mrigasira 3, 4: In the beginning, there will be success. Later there will be gains. In the end, there will be setbacks.
Aridra: In the beginning, there will be setbacks. You succeed later. In the end you succeed in ventures.
Punarvasu 1, 2, 3: You succeed in the beginning. Later you face problems causing concern. Later you feel happy.

Remedial Measures: Worship Lakshminarayana/Unnikrishnanan. Wear Topaz on the ring finger.

Karkataka (Cancer)
(Punarvasu 4, Pushya, Aslesha)
Jupiter is in the 3rd which inauspicious. He has Rajata Murti and this offsets the evil effects
to some extent.There will be dislocation in office or you may shift your residence partly due
to inconvenience in the earlier place. It may be due to the proximity of the working place.
Moreover the people nearby may disagree with you on many matters. In matters of common
interest, you may remain isolated. Your desire to have pet animals may prove unsuccessful.
Because of the nature of work you may be forced to take food irregularly and this leads to
stomach disorders.
Your hard labour is not fully appreciated. With great enthusiasm, you may get an important task in the official work.
Still your achievement is not recognized properly. For instance if you are connected with accounts you may locate
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Your attempts for pilgrimage getpostponed. Marriage proposals do not succeed in general. You may have pleasant
experiences in May 2017.
Punarvasu 4: You faced success in the beginning. Later you meet with setbacks. In the end, you feel happy.
Pushya: In the beginning, you face setbacks. Then you succeed. In the end, you have gains.
Aslesha: You succeed in the beginning. Then you face setbacks. In the end, you have gains.

Remedial Measures: Worship Lord Narasimha/Lord Subramanya. Read Srimadbhagavatham. Wear Topaz on
the ring finger.

Simha (Leo)
(Makha, Poorvaphalguni, Uttaraphalguni 1)
Jupiter is in the second, an auspicious house. His assumption of Loha Murti, to some extent
reduces the degree of favourdone by the planet.
First, you find that you perform well in official life. You are specially selected for confidential
work. But when you find that the position is not unique, but shunned by others, your enthusiasm
gets reduced. Still you are in some way the main person in certain matters.
Your conjugal life is happy. You spend some happy time with family matters and undertake travels. There is
flow of income. Moneywhich has been blocked for some time is now within your reach.Those who do business also
find that the methods of propaganda prove successful. You vanquish your professional rivals. Your claim for damages
are sanctioned as desired.Marriage proposals are successful. Children make you happy. Throughout the year you
are quite happy. November/December/January will be particularly good. On the whole, a good period.
Makha: In the beginning there will be setbacks. Later, there will be gains. In the end, there will be impediments.
Poorvaphalguni: There will be financial gains in the beginning. Later there will be obstacles. In the end, you succeed.
Uttaraphalguni 1: The beginning annoys you. Later you succeed. In the end, you face obstacles.

Remedial Measures: Worship Lord Siva/Vishnu. Reciting Sundara Kanda of Ramayana or at least 31st Sarga will
be beneficial.

Kanya (Virgo)
(Uttaraphalguni 2, 3, 4, Hasta and Chitta 1, 2)
Jupiter occupies Janma, which is inauspicious. His assumption of Tamra Murti to some extent
reduces the effects of evil results.
In general,dislocation worries and disturbances caused by others make you unhappy. Your travel
plans are in a disarray. Your contracts are not extended at times, but by exercising influence,
you may succeed to some extent. Problems of house disturb you. If you have any chronic
illness, the search for a suitable drug is not successful. Your attempt to reconstruct the house is blocked because of
financial problems. Your siblings may compete with you and use unfair means to snatch away the ancestral property.
Students may find that ill health or the atmosphere prevailing in the place of study impedes their studies.You find it
hard to transfer the money kept in a different place. In January/February you come across pleasant events.Marriage
proposals draw flak. There will be enough income.
Uttaraphalguni 2, 3, 4: You face setbacks in the beginning. Later you succeed. In the end, you find obstacles.
Hasta: In the beginning there will be gains. Later there will be unpleasant experiences. In the end, succeed.

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Chitta 1, 2: In the beginning there will be success. Later you find financial gains. In the end, you face setbacks.

Remedial Measures: Worship Lord Harihara, Venkateswara or Hanuman. Read Sundara Kanda of Ramayana or
Srimadbhagavatham. Wear Topaz on the ring finger.

Thula (Libra)
(Chitta 3, 4, Swati, Visakha 1, 2, 3)
Jupiter is in the 12th, an inauspicious house. He dons Rajata Murti and this redeems the evil
results partially.
Though you are talented you are not offered suitable opportunities. The absence of exposure
is indeed a cause for disqualification. Your earlier influence has now waned and you have not
set up suitable links for furthering your interests. A short travel takes place, but they do not
benefit you in any way. Problems are caused by misunderstandings. Your telephone connection may be damaged at
times and this produces communication gap.
Problems connected with throat and eyes disturb you. Those with problems in thyroid may find that the infirmity
aggravates and causes concern.Those engaged in business may find that their popularity dwindles. Financial position
creates concern.In January/February you may be successful and execute a useful contract.Marriage proposals draw
flak. Children cause concern.
Chittra 3, 4: In the beginning there will be success. Later you have financial gains. In the end you face obstacles.
Swati: In the beginning there will be setbacks. You succeed later. In the end, you succeed in ventures.
Visakha 1, 2, 3: You succeed in the beginning. Later you face problems causing concern. Later, you feel happy.

Remedial Measures: Worship Lord Vishnu/Venkateswara. Worshiping Lord Siva or Hanuman is good. Read
Sundara Kanda of Ramayana or 21st Sarga.

Vrischika (Scorpio)
(Visakha 4, Anuradha, Jyestha)
Jupiter is in the 11th an auspicious house. He dons Svarna Murti and the good results are well
pronounced.
Your period is indeed very good. There will be realization of long-cherished desires. There
will be financial gains. In the office, you get elevation much to the envy of your rivals. Your
bank balance increases. You invest wealth in suitable ways and improve your financial position.
You may have to revise some documents especially those relating to money. You may also get family property, which
becomes useful for investment in business. You are also able to help others. You may take firm decisions and avoid
losses.
Childbirth is possible in some cases. Grandchildren may also be born in some cases. Your capacity to keep confidential
matters gives you a boost. If you are a writer, you may produce valuable works. You may have occasion to hear good
discourses.On the whole, a good period.
Visakha 4: You face success in the beginning. Later you face setbacks. In the end, you are happy.
Anuradha: In the beginning, you face impediments. Then, you succeed. In the end, you face obstacles.
Jyestha: You succeed in the beginning. Then you face setbacks. In the end, you have gains.

Remedial Measures: Worship Lord Siva/Vishnu. Recite Vishnu Sahasranama.

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Horoscope of
Jyotisha Pitamaha Dr. B. V. Raman
(Dr. Sreenath is a scholar in Jyotisha with decades of experience and will be reviewing a noteworthy horoscope regularly in the columns of
The Astrological eMagazine. We begin this issue with the horoscope of one of the greatest astrological scholars of the 20th century who can
be described as ve Yetlees, ve YeefJe<eefle, Na Bhutho, Na Bhavishyati Never Before, Never Again)
A strologers may be many, but there is only
one who is venerated as Pitamaha of astrology. His
another name is Abhinava Varahamihira, which by itself
reveals the scale and magnitude of his contribution to
the world of astrology. Having created many Ekalavya-
astrologers, our Pitamaha Dr B.V. Raman continues to
be seen with awe for having ushered in Astrological
Renaissance. This essay is going to explore how
Dr B.V. Raman has come to this world with a Karmic
mission to propagate astrology and become a leading
light for future generations of astrologers as a Pitamaha.
A cursory look at his horoscope shows his strengths in
knowledge of astrology and acumen in writing volumes
on astrology. Having inherited the legacy from his
grandfather Prof Suryanarain Rao, Dr B.V. Raman has
been immensely blessed by the Sun God. A comparison
of the Kendra positions of Dr Raman with that of his
grandfather will reveal some hidden secrets.
Saturn
Birth Moon
Mercury
Jupiter
Sun Prof.
Birth
Suryanarain Dr. B. V. Raman
Rao
Jupiter
Both the grandfather and the grandson share the crucial
planets for astrological knowledge in the same axis of
Kendras. Leo, the 4th house (education and knowledge)
in grandfathers horoscope, owned by Sun, (the teacher
of astrology) becomes the 7th house (ones passion) in the
horoscope of the grandson, Dr Raman, housing the planets
that give astrological knowledge and the ability to write
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them down (Mercury and Venus). They are joined with
Mars which lends logical and mathematical touch to the
astrological knowledge of the other two co-occupants of
Leo and also defines the kind of Karmic mission that Dr
Raman was born to accomplish.
To attain an exalted status, science looks at the DNA map
to be inherited. In astrology, we find a fine correlation
between the horoscopes of Dr Raman and his grandfather.
If we overlap the two horoscopes, it makes a remarkable
combination of destined job of spreading astrological
knowledge of every description. The grandfathers Sun
which has blessed him right from childhood is at a sign
which became the birth sign of Dr Raman. Dr Ramans
mind (Moon) which also happens to be his Atma karaka
has stayed at the birth sign of the grandfather along with
birth lord Saturn.
Saturn, the universal karma lord joins the exalted Moon at
the 4th house of education in Dr Ramans horoscope. This
is the birth sign of the grandfather! By this we can say
that the grandfathers knowledge has been bequeathed by
Dr Raman as a birth trait. The celestial line of planets at
his birth made him tailor-made product to work towards
revival of astrology at a time when it badly needed a
Venus
Mercury renaissance.
Mars
Karmic Mission in Astrology
The karma lord (Mars in Dr Ramans horoscope) and the
karma karaka Saturn (by virtue of ownership of the 10th
house in universal zodiac) define the birth mission of
a person. To understand this further we can re-map the
horoscope of Dr Raman in the following way. The order of
planets is based on the degrees they have progressed from
the beginning of the respective sign. Lagna and planets
proceed in clock wise direction. Rahu and Ketu move in
anti-clock wise direction, so also the retrograde planets.
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North the 4th lord Venus whose star Mars is occupying. As we

come to the end of the line-up, we find Ketu, the gnana
Ketu karaka posited in the star of Moon moving towards Mars,
Saturn the 10th lord.
Moon Thus the karmic mission that started with Saturn ended
with Ketu- fused Mars, the lord of Karmasthana.
The line-up shows a perfect spread of karmic plan of his
W Mars E life with (1) mind (Moon) getting triggered by Saturn
e Mercury a from behind and Mars, the 10th lord as its star dispositor
Lagna
s (R) s (2) getting merged with Atman (lagna), (3) with speech
t Venus t (Rahu and Jupiter) blessing Dr Raman right from the
beginning, (4) and education and knowledge fused with
the writing ability and Mercurys predictive ability (5) all
these ending in Mars, the karma lord (6) further embraced
Rahu by gnana karaka Ketu.
Jupiter
Nowhere is there any aberration in this line-up, thereby
showing a perfect plan of destiny to enable him to be the
South
One and Only in the service of the mysterious science of
The life journey of any person can be deduced from Saturn, Astrology
the universal karma lord. In the case of Dr. B.V.Raman The Grandsire of Astrology
we can see a remarkable line-up of planets all related
Dr. Raman horoscope also shows that his birth is a rare
to astrological knowledge and dissemination of the same.
kind as to have made him a grandsire of astrology for
When we arrange the line-up of planets in the order of
centuries to come. This can be seen from the relationship
movement from Saturn, it looks as follows.
between the 4th and 10th houses.
Saturn Moon Lagna ( Rahu) Jupiter The 4 thhouse signifies education. The education or
Venus ( Mercury) Mars Ketu. knowledge endowed by the 4th house will resonate in the
This can be deciphered as follows: 10th house as Karma or work to be done in the current birth.
The 10th house signifies artha among the purusharthas
The karmic mission of Saturn got embedded in the mind while the 4th house signifies moksha. Normally the
of Dr Raman (Moon). transition comes from artha to moksha. But Jyotisha
shows the transition from moksha to artha can happen by
This proceeded towards lagna, the very embodiment in keeping the two houses 4th and 10th in mutual coupling
his birth.But immediately thereafter, Rahu, the occupant to each other by which the exalted knowledge of moksha
of the house of speech (of Jupiter) an important factor based 4th house can enable the native to use it for the
to become an astrologer moves towards lagna and the benefit of mankind the artha kind of application. The
line-up started by Saturn. It must be noted that Rahu is perfect alignment of planets as shown above signifying the
in the star of Mercury, a planet that decides the power of relevant factors in these two Kendras makes one a torch
vaak prediction. After taking the power of speech, the bearer of a path or a Padhathi or a tradition.
line-up goes to assimilate the karaka for speech, namely
Jupiter. Then the line-up takes up the 4th lord Venus whose One can see such a relationship between the 4th and 10th
star dispositor Ketu lends interest in mysterious subjects. houses in the horoscopes of great men whose legacy
Venus also stands for writing ability. created a tradition of its own kind. For example Guru
Nanak, the founder of Sikhism has similar relation
By then Mercury, the lord of 5th and 8th turns backwards between the planets in 4th and 10th house. Dr B.V. Raman
and moves towards Venus. The movement of Venus shares a unique similarity with Guru Nanaks horoscope
and Mercury towards each other is to be seen as an in having Saturn Moon conjunction in Taurus which
amalgamation of study and research in mysterious subjects happens to be the 10th house for Guru Nanak. Similarly
such as astrology and putting them into writing. By now Swami Vivekananda also has similar combination of
the line-up reaches the 10th lord Mars which is once again Saturn Moon conjunction in the 10th house.
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Your Health and
Holistic Therapy
Bangalore Niranjan Babu
H ealth can be divided into three broad aspects
physical, mental and spiritual health.
Physical Health
Physical health means a good body with health maintained
by regular physical activity, balanced food and enough
rest. Good health encourages standard of living and
quality of life with cardio respiratory endurance, good
sleep and flexibility.
Mental Health
World Health Organization defines mental health as "a
state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or
her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life,
can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make
a contribution to his or her community". Mental health is
your cognitive (process of acquiring knowledge by the
use of reasoning, intuition, or perception) and expressive
well-being.
Spiritual Health
Spiritual health is another important component of an
individuals well being and an integral aspect of the
holistic health philosophy. Many a time physical and
mental pain minimize or sometimes vanish too when we
properly connect ourselves spiritually.
The well known British logician and philosopher Bertrand
Russell once said that one of the signs of an approaching
nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly
important. Spacing out ones time properly between
family, professional life and ones health is important to
ease out the stress and prevent you from breaking down.
Simple therapies if administered holistic, as a routine,
can indeed give relief to or minimize the illness that one
suffers from. This illness can be financial, body or mental.
Orientation
Orientation to different directions results in optimizing the
positive energies of health and harmony and minimizing
the negative energies of stress and strain that one is prone
to in this material world, relevant to that direction.
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When you face east, physical and mental health is restored
by the healing energies of the effulgent Sun, the ruler of
East.
Daily recital of Aditya Hrdayam at sunrise, facing east,
can ward of many of the ills of the human body.
Morning walks or lazing out in the parks oriented to
the east can give you enough vitamin D necessary for
absorption and utilization of calcium. Make your children
outdoor sport savvy.
A deficiency of vitamin D in children will cause rickets
and in adults cause osteomalacia or body pain, muscle
weakness and fragility of the bones.
Outdoor exercise like walking, jogging and swimming in
the mornings by elders and the youngsters can indeed not
only give better health but also make the family well knit.
Music
Listening to music can balance the disturbed primary
element energies very relevant to all the three generations
of a family and channelize them to heal those suffering
from ailments of both body and mind.
Certain healing music can be panacea for conditions
ranging from Coma to Cancer and migraine to mental
depression.
Healing music attunes the sick man to God and creates a
rapport with celestial energy to act as medication.
As the men of wisdom say, the Hemavati Raga is Sarva
Roga Nivarana or a therapy for all diseases of the human
body. Hemavati is the 58th Rgam in the 72 Melakarta
Rgam system of Carnatic music. The therapeutical note
balances the primary elements of nature to heal people
suffering from a multitude of modern diseases.
Different notes based on their relevance to different Janma
Rasis or Moon signs that cover the mandala of twenty
seven nakshatras act as remedy. Rishya Ketu Priya is
the raga that is prescribed for Kumba Rasi or Aquarius
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covering the three nakshatras Dhanishta - 2 padas,
Satabhisha 4 padas and Poorvabhadra 3 padas. If you
suffer from different skin problems and allergies this tune
can give you relief.
Homa
Oblations to the sacred fire by qualified vedic pundits by
way of rituals known as homa or havan also contribute to
health of the body, mind and finances.
Maha Ganapathi Homa, Sudarshana homa, Lakshmi
Kubera homa, Navagraha homa, Gayatri homa,
Dhanavantri homa, Vastu homa, Aayushya homa are
just some of the homas that are prescribed for different
imbalances of life.
The homa of Dhanavantri, for instance, benefits a
person suffering from chronic illness. The chants and
the offerings into the sacred fire by the learned priests
generate the effulgent positive energies that are conducive
to the dissolution of the negatives (of our lives present
and previous).
The homa amplifies the positive healing energies at
physical, mental and spiritual levels to give us sane health.
Color Therapy
Vastu speaks of the primary elements (Panchabhoota) and
their importance in ones habitation. Primary elements
are a part of nature. Whether you are in the northern
hemisphere or in the southern hemisphere, you find
natures bounty and beauty in the form of lakes, seas,
oceans, trees, hills and mountains, forests, man and animal.
You see natures beauty in varied colors in the plants,
trees and the rainbows in the skies. Natures colors are
vibrant and reflect good health. In your habitation, be it
residential or business, use of colors can bounce you back
to physical, mental, moral and financial health. Color
therapy is becoming popular these days. You have spas
and health centers making use of colors for healing. Colors
are an important aspect of Vastu.
Below is a table of colors alongside the ailments from
which relief is possible by effective use of the respective
colors, ofcourse with (and under) your doctors medication.
Violet Nervous and mental disorders, neurosis,
sciatica, scalp diseases, epilepsy, spinal
cramps, rheumatism, tumors, kidney and
bladder weakness, venous blood
Indigo Eye troubles, facial paralysis, lung diseases,
pneumonia, bronchitis, whooping cough,
asthama, deafness, infantile convulsions,
delirium, disharmony, infertility
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Blue Throat troubles, laryngitis, goiter, sore
throat, fevers, typhoid and cholera, pox,
hysteria, insomnia, painful menstruation,
palpitation, itch, tooth and headaches,
obesity, mental depression, underweight
Green Heart troubles, blood pressure, ulcers,
tumors, cancer, headache, neuralgia,
influenza and venereal diseases, high fever
Yellow Indigestion, constipation, flatulence, liver
troubles, diabetes, eczema, piles, skin
troubles, leprosy, nervous exhaustion
Orange Chronic asthama, phlegmatic fevers,
bronchitis, wet cough, gout, chronic
rheumatism, inflammation of kidneys, gall
stones, menstruation bleeding, epilepsy,
cholera and mental debility, hemorrhoids
Red Ailments of blood stream, physical debility,
colds, infantile paralysis, painful spasms in
knee joints, obesity
Let us take two opposite cases of health imbalance.
Underweight
If you are thin and underweight, it could mean there is
deficiency of exposure to blue color or overexposure to red
color. Expose body to blue light (it could be your night bed
lamp) and drink solarised blue water twice daily. In your
bedroom make use of blue color bed linen and curtains.
Overweight
If you are obese, it means there is a deficiency of exposure
to red color and overexposure to blue color. Expose body
to red color have a red night lamp. Drink solarised red
water twice daily and eat red colored fruits and vegetables
like cherries, apricots, raspberries, beets and carrots.
Colors can make your habitation beautiful. They can
enthuse you. They can demoralize you. They can delight
you. They can be therapy for your health problems. They
can make you think and take the right or wrong decisions
to make you financially strong or bankrupt.
Use colors creatively and innovatively in your rooms, on
walls, on floors, as furniture and fixtures, curtains, linen,
clothes and soft lights in the rooms. You can even convert
one of your rooms into a health space by innovative use
of colors. You can practice meditation in these rooms.
Use colors to supplement your doctors medication to
give better health and better thinking. Make you, your
husband, your children and your elders live in health,
harmony and happiness.
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Veedhi Shoola (Street Spears)
You often painfully watch members of your family
constantly in ill-health and the younger couples in the
family constantly fighting with each other to the dismay
and distress of their elders and other members of the
family. You think that your habitation is more or less Vastu
appropriate but realize that there is constant bickering
between you and your elders, you and your spouse or
between you and your siblings. What could be the reason
for stress to build me and consequently affect your blood
pressure and your health?
The Veedhi Shoola or street spear that juts into your
property can be a contributory factor to the family ill
health. Some of these street spears depending on the areas
they dent into can become very powerful poison arrows.
These poison arrows or roads that are travelled upon daily
by people and pollution emitting vehicles ranging from
the two wheelers to the several wheelers can contribute
to financial distress and health miseries.
Given below is the nine module plan called Peeta Mandala
that helps you understand the terminologies used for the
nine different sectors of a site. The numbers given in each
sector or module, beginning from 1 and ending with 9
correspond to northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest,
west, northwest, north and nabhi or the navel of the site.
North
7 8 1 ventiliation and natural light
6 9 2
5 4 3 looked into the house plan and saw that one room was in the
South
Street spears become extremely powerful toxic arrows
when they point to 2, 4, 6 and 8. Street spears into the
south and west of sector 5 are absolutely destructive while
street spears into the east of sector 3 and north of sector 7
are bad too. Street spears into the north or east of sector
1 are passable.
Malefic results given below are only indicative and never
should be taken verbatim.
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Street Spears
Indicative Results
into
Health disturbances to the male younger
East of Sector 3 generation, cardiac problems and severe
headaces
Senior responsible members of the family
South and West
suffer from skin related ailments, arthritis,
of Sector 5
rheumatism and nervous disorders
Female younger generation suffer from
North of Sector anxiety problems, depressions, irregular
7 menstrual cycle, complex behavioral
patterns.
Center of
Major illness, grief, sorrow and collapse
Sector 2, 4, 6
of family ties
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Sites at the corner of two, three or four streets have excessive
and powerful energies flowing and it is therefore advisable
not to go in for such sites. In these days of limited choice
of sites, if you are forced to select one that has a poisonous
arrow denting into it, proper construction of structure, gates,
doors and windows, landscaping by way of plants, trees,
rockery, underground mandala deposits etc. can lessen the
negatives (indicated above) of the Veedhi Shoolas. Just as
lightning can be grounded or excessive water regulated to
create electricity, we can suitably harness creative energy
from these poison arrows to restore health.
Two Vastu rules
As a rule keep the northeast of each room and habitation
spick and span.
Keep windows open on all the sides to allow cross
One of our elder clients suffering intense pain from chronic
arthritis came to us and said she was suffering for quite some
time. She said she was under constant medical treatment and
had been taking certain capsules every day. She said that she
was in a south west room that had only one window on the
west. The room heat was unbearable and her pain was too
much that the morning walk was a nightmare for her. We
northeast and other was in the southeast of the habitation. We
also asked her to relocate to the northeast room that had large
windows on the north and east. This simple relocation with a
certain prayer every night before going to bed supplemented
the medication she was taking and today she is not only able
to walk comfortably but also sits cross legged for her prayers.
Concluding, these holistic remedies will supplement your
regular doctor prescribed medication. Follow the three golden
words of the Sages Hita (pleasant), Mita (moderation)
and Ruta (timely) in your daily life, in whatever you do. Be
pleasant, be moderate and be timely in food, in speech/
action and in your medication and live a healthy and happy
life.
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Jyotisha and the
Art of Karmic Management
Swami Sitaramananda is a senior Acharya
in the international Sivananda Yoga and
Vedanta Centers and a direct disciple of
H.H. Swami Vishnudevananda, who is from
the lineage of H.H. Swami Sivananda. She is
a meditation teacher and trainer of Yogis in
the Yoga teachers with courses worldwide,
counsellor and personal guide to many, East
and West. Swami Sitaramananda holds
Jyotisha Kovid from American College
of Vedic Astrology and organizes yearly
international Jyotisha conferences at the
Sivananda Ashram in Grass Valley, CA,
USA where she has been director for more
than 20 years.
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Swami Sitaramananda
The Astrologer as a Spiritual Counsellor
A s a spiritual counsellor, the astrologer communicates to his
or her clients their best options to work out their karmas. The astrologer
thus becomes also a spiritual teacher, explaining what karma is and how we
need to take responsibility for our karmas, and understand that there is no
one to be blamed.
Karma, Destiny and Self effort
In life, we always have free choice even though these free choices are limited
within a certain range. It is said that the present life and its circumstances is
the result of past lives, thoughts and actions (prarabdha karma). The present
thoughts and actions come from past lives according to the law of karma,
or the law of action and reaction (sanchita karma). What happens today is
already predetermined even though we do not know from when and where.
The challenges of this life are only opportunities for growth and for liberation
in the future.
We need to think well about our choices, so that what we do will lead us to
peace and happiness and not to suffering. When we are acting out of past habits
and feel powerless to change our character and attitudes, we are bound and
not free. Yoga teaches us self-effort to control the mind and to be conscious
and wise about our choices, so that we can be free from repeating mistakes
and be free from karmas.
Managing Karma
1. We care about our present duty (our Dharma)
2. We keep our eyes on our total and ultimate self-development (we are
endeavoring to make the planets becoming stronger and in balance)
3. We accept all tests and challenges in life as only temporary (when the
planets are strong and Saturn is strong, we can endure and bear difficulties
without losing ourselves.
Some karmas are positive and some are negative. They are manifested as our
strengths and weaknesses in our birth chart. We reap the fruits of the seeds
we sow. Good action brings its own results and bad action brings its own
consequences. There are no accidents or haphazard things in this world.
The Root Causes of Karma Resulting in Lifes Struggles
If we enjoy peace now, it is because we have contributed to the peace of
someone sometime. If we suffer from loneliness, it is because we have created
isolation in somebody. If we face a situation that seems like a choice between
being violent or disrespectful to win or being compassionate and humble and
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losing, it is because in the past when confronted with these
situations we have always chosen the former. We are being
given this same choice again in order to choose differently.
Similarly, if we feel that lying or manipulating a situation
will be to our advantage, we need to choose honesty and
straightforwardness and find strength in having good
character, of doing the ethical thing. Genuinely helping
another person to attain more material comforts in their
life will manifest in your life as a boon of good fortune.
There is no separation in karma between who you are
at work and who you are at home. By improving your
character at work you improve your happiness at home.
By improving your relationships at home you improve
your business as your energy will flow better. Cultivating
contentment with what you have already been given
releases you from the karma of constant restlessness and
the desire for more of everything. Giving freely and
charitably results in greater wealth coming your way.
Stinginess, conversely, brings with it a sense of lack,
of never having enough. Maintaining pure intentions,
which come from your heart, brings lasting peace of mind
whereas sometimes following the head and other times
the heart brings confusion, fragmentation and repeated
problems in the future. Seeking inspiration from wise
people while avoiding back-biting and gossiping attracts
supportive people who will be key to your success.
Conversely, negativity, divisiveness and bringing your
competitors or coworkers down will return to you in the
form of stress and fear. Inflexibility and lust for control
brings you more situations that you can never control. But
letting go of the need for control and realizing that you
may not be aware of subtler forces at work gives insight
into the interconnectivity and self-regulating nature of
creation. Everything is, in fact, perfect; we just often fail
to see it. Cultivating belief in this truth brings great peace
and relaxation.
Stopping Wheel - Turn Karma into Dharma
Karma can be understood and released. The knowledge
of how we create karma allows us to realize that we live
our limited and individual separated lives aggravating
our Karmic debts as day by day, as with every incident
and encounter we keep reacting from our ego. Thus, we
become victims to the results of the past, and follow
helplessly our destiny, confirmed in our idea of separation
and limitation. We accept life as a misery and often want
to escape in a negative manner, in addictions or a life of
crimes, of numbness, closeness, carelessness, and self-
destructive habits. More external gain produces more
stress, less peace. Making progress requires that we need
to turn our karma around by turning it into dharma.
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Dharma is duty. It is transforming the same binding action
or desire into an unselfish duty. Turn the self-will and ego
into service of others and the greater good. Not thinking
of ourselves first and only, but sharing in everyones
happiness, being an honorable contributor to a better
society, and opening oneself to the whole of creation will
turn karma into dharma. It will improve life in all aspects.
The result is not necessarily immediate, however; patience
and knowledge of how karma works will see you through
to the benefits.
Dharmic Life Brings Happiness
Happiness comes from peace of mind and unhappiness
comes from a restless mind. Yoga teaches the practice of
restraint of thought waves to find contentment and break
through the karmic pile-up.
In the pursuit of happiness, we have made many mistakes,
and created multiple new karmas. In our feverish world
of competition, where everybody is looking outside of
themselves for answers, we believe that our happiness is in
material possessions and sensual comforts. We think that
our happiness has to be at the expense of someone elses
happiness, so we compete and make sure we get the best
place, the biggest part of the cake. We fear that someone
elses happiness is at our expense, thus become jealous
and envious. We believe in the world of quantifiable
objects and thought that material things are limited, and
we need to secure them, if not, we will suffer out of lack.
We become greedy, stingy, and inconsiderate. In a world
dominated by business and finances, we believe that the
value of things depends on its monetary value and that all
is measured by money and life is business transactions.
We do not see the intangible, the spiritual, the sublime and
divine. We believe in external success and not in internal
peace as success, thus we are being pulled in all directions
by our ambitions and desires. It seems that there is no end
to our desires. One is fulfilled, ten others come and assail
us. Always more and more, more name, more fame, more
success. We are in the me and mine egoistic generation.
There is no place for the we and thine, the collective and
the community.
Yogis and Teachers affirm that in order to find happiness,
we need to achieve peace of mind first. This means that we
need to eventually recognize that there is no end to desires,
that the objects desired in fact are our own projections of
our own illusions externally. We eventually learn to turn
within, avoid the love and hate, the ups and downs, the
dual tendency of attraction and repulsion, always running
towards something and running away from something.
This is when Yoga and meditation come in our life, as we
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catch the taste of peace and understand finally that it comes
from within, and decide consciously to make an effort to
be calm and focused within. When we are content inside,
we have more chance to live in the present as the mind is
less agitated and does not distract us with thoughts of the
past and the future, missing out on the solid present. When
peace of mind is established, we are able to perceive our
true nature which is happiness and bliss itself.
Detachment, Karmic Debts and Freedom
The key to improving our lives, work, and relationships
lies in stepping back and reevaluating who we are and
what our priorities are. Stepping back, or detachment, is
being aware of oneself. Do not lose the big picture for the
details. We need to continuously pay attention to where
we are compared to the whole journey of life and see if
we are still on course for true happiness. Yoga teaches
us to calm down, breathe, and turn inward to renew our
sense of self and purpose.
The problem when talking about detachment is that
people tend to wrongly think that if they detach they
will miss something and life will pass them by, leaving
them in a worse position than if they had kept pushing
onward. However, the truth is nothing is lost by turning
inwards. To the contrary, this gives us greater insights
into our strengths and weaknesses, which we can directly
apply to our outer situations. The problem is we tend to
undervalue the process of looking inward by taking the
time to relaxing the mind and connect with ourselves.
Yoga as Remedy
The Astrologer guides clients towards the practice of
Yoga as a universal remedial measure and introduces the
idea that different practices intermingle with each other.
Swami Sivananda talked about the Synthesis of Yoga
in daily life. Here is a summary of the different practices:
Classical Hatha Yoga balances the energies and moves
the energies in a continuous process of self-effort and
relaxation. In a Sivananda Yoga class, students learn
to come into a posture with control, hold the posture
while breathing into any discomfort or tension, and
slowly come out of the posture with control. There is
relaxation and breathing in between the postures and
emphasis on self-awareness throughout. Postures lead
to meditation. Practicing these teachings regularly,
one will be able to slow down the karmic race that
leads to nowhere, and find a way out.
Raja Yoga is the science of calming the mind so
that the Truth within can shine through. There are 8
limbs to the practice, culminating in meditation and
Samadhi.
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Japa Yoga is the science of using sacred sounds to
purify the mind and change its wrong patterns.
Bhakti Yoga is the science of transformation of
emotions to devotion and pure love. The goal is to be
able to see the divine presence in all people around us
and in all of our affairs. There are 9 modes of bhakti,
helping to keep the ego humble and culminating in
the practice of self-surrender.
Jnana Yoga is the science of self, where we learn to
discriminate what is truth, what is the true self and
what is illusion and false identification. We learn to
recognize our essential nature as Sat Chit Ananda
existence, knowledge and bliss absolute, thus going
to the root cause of karma and setting ourselves free.
Jyotisha and Karma
These are a few examples of how to see the karmas in the
birth chart and some yogic remedies:
The karma of being egoistic - too much thinking of I
and mine, not being able to be empathetic towards
other peoples needs thus creating relationship
problems (too strong Sun, exalted Mars, exalted
Rahu in the first house and 4th house) practice of
bhakti yoga, practice of humility, listening, respect
for others, patience and self-surrender .
The karma of overly being self-concerned, either
feeling inferior or superior, with too much attachment
to peoples opinion about ones self (Moon in the
first; Sun in Libra; Rahu/Ketu in the 7th; ) practice
of Jnana Yoga, self-enquiry, detachment towards the
ego, and practice of Karma Yoga to see the Self in all
and become selfless.
The karma of greed of materials things or greed of
power, name, fame position (strong Artha and Kama
houses while weak Dharma houses; Rahus strong
influence without the control of Jupiter) to balance
out with practices of Bhakti Yoga, seeing everyone
as God , practice of giving to others as to give to
God, charity, generosity, contentment and practice
of gratitude.
The karma of too much self-will and excessive control,
not surrendering to the divine will, subsequently
experiencing anxieties and fears (malefic Rahu Mars,
Rahu - Sun; Rahu-Saturn, weak Jupiter , lack of faith
) practice of Bhakti Yoga: cultivating faith, practice
of satsanga, study of scriptures, company of spiritual
people; reinforcing the 1st, 5th and 9th houses.
The karma of closing off the heart, unhappiness
and stinginess of love, lack of compassion, carrying
negative emotions that blocks the flow of love, lack
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of trust and generosity of feeling (afflicted 4th house,
malefics in 4th house, problems with Moon, dark or
debilitated Moon, moon hemmed in between malefics,
problems in relationships with mother, problems with
Venus ) - practice of Karma Yoga, selfless service
to others to open the heart; practice of forgiveness,
practice of devotion, practice of empathy.
The karma of lack of guidance in life in general and
specially spiritual guidance and insights (weak or
problematic dharma houses, 1st, 5th and 9th, weak
Jupiter and Sun) - practice of mantras, spiritual study,
devotion to spiritual teachers figures, practice of
connection to the goddess of spiritual knowledge .
The karma of over self- indulgence and lack of self-
control bringing diseases, thus incurring debts and can
lead to wrong doing, anger, greed, hatred, jealousy,
envy, lust due to weaknesses (problematic dusthana
houses 6th, 8th and the 12, lack of strong dharma
houses and troubled fourth house) practice the
art of strengthening weaknesses through increasing
fortitude, self -discipline, purificatory practices,
meditation, Hatha Yoga, and observance of ethical
conduct, yamas and niyamas. Yama is the practice
of self-restraint in violence, in dishonesty, in having
too many desires while Niyama is the practice of
purification, of tapas (austerity), of contentment, of
self-study and self-surrender.
The karma of lack of stability in close relationships
either at work or at home, with friends, partners,
spouses (problematic 7th house, problematic Venus
and Jupiter, problematic 4th house, problems with
Moon ) - to strengthen trust and respect of partners
as god, practice of honesty of feelings and non-
violent communication (Bhakti Yoga and Jnana
Yoga), practice of humility and forbearance, learning
to be selfless and to take responsibility, practice of
emotionally becoming more mature and refraining
from external projections of our own world views
and expectations.
The karma of physical and mental suffering and lack
of peace and joy ( 8th house miseries, karmic patterns
of deep seated negative tendencies) - Japa Yoga,
use of sacred mantras to purify and uplift; practice
of asanas and pranayama , practice of meditation.
The karma of lack of spiritual guide, lack of spiritual
path, problematic relationship with father, lack of high
thinking (9 house issue) lack of religious life and no
connection to Guru.
The karma of attachment to work, of excessive
attachment to the results of work, identifying with
success or failure at work, competitiveness and lack
of self-confidence (problematic 10th house) - practice
of Karma Yoga , selflessness , evenness of mind in
success and failure.
The karma with gains and losses (11th and 12th) -
practice of Jnana Yoga , renunciation , detachment in
success and failure, selflessness and giving in charity.
Freeing Oneself from Karma
The role of spiritual guides, counsellors and jyotish
astrologers is crucial in alleviating the karmas, untying
the karmic knots or aggravating the karmas by lack of
understanding.
May the whole world attain to Peace and Harmony! May
all be free from karmas, sufferings, and ignorance and
attain Moksha!

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Komilla Sutton is the co-founder

and Chairperson of the British
Association for Vedic Astrology.
Vargottama, Numbers
She is an internationally
renowned consultant, teacher and
and Panchamahabhuta
A Research
lecturer. Komilla is one of the
pioneers in making Jyotisha more
accesible for the Western readers.
She is the author of several well
written books on Jyotisha. Komilla Sutton (and Connie Achilles)

Part One interchangeable terms. They link rasi and nakshatra).

T o unfold the story of Jyothisa requires Each rasi has one Vargottamanavamsa pada while only
long and deep study. Each aspect of knowledge has 12 nakshatras have them.
deepand obscure roots and often as students of Jyotishaa Vargottama Basics
we find it difficult to understand why the sages have given
us patterns of knowledge such as the assignment of the Varga means division and Uttama is supreme. Planets
PanchaMaha bhutas, (thefive great elements) to the 9 placed in the same sign in the Rasi and Navamsa chart
planets, the 12 signs, the 27 nakshatras and the 108 padas. are called Vargottama It shows an integrated quality of
the planet, the outer energy of the rasi and the inner of
It takes time to decode the knowledge and Connie Navamsa are the same.
Achilles, a Jyotishaa student of mine, has spent many
years devoted to research on number and thus Jyotishaa Vargottama is linked to the modalities- cardinal, fixed and
as it relates to number. mutable. The planets are Vargottama in the 1stnavamsa of
cardinal signs, the 5thnavamsa of the fixed signs and the
She has made every effort to look at and contemplate 9thnavamsa of the mutable signs. The Vargottama planets
number as the rishis did and she hasfound numeric reasons are in tune with their energy, good or bad. They learn to
why the planets and their elements were assigned to the cope with it and come out victorious. They feel at one
signs andtheir elements as they were. She has made every with their souls purpose.
effort to look at and contemplate number as the rishis
did and she has found numeric reasonswhy the planets Vargottama table
and their elements, the signs and their elements, and the Vargottama
nakshatras and their elements were assigned in the way Signs Modality
degrees
they were. The signs and padas haverhythmsof 9 and
12, both factors of 108. The nakshatras have a rhythm Aries, Cancer, Chara,
0:00 to 3:20
of4 and 27 which are also factors of 108, but distinctly Libra, Capricorn Cardinal
different and will be dealt with fully in further research Taurus, Leo,
Sthira, Fixed 13:20 to16:40
articles to follow. Scorpio, Aquarius
This article explores her research on Vargottama, Gemini, Virgo, Dwisvabhava, 26:40 to
navamsa, nakshatra, numbers and the five great elements. Sagittarius, Pisces Mutable 30:00
Vargottama is a special position in the chart that gives
extra strength to the planets placed within. There is one Navamsa and Vargotaama Numbers
Vargottama within each rasi. There are deep rooted secrets There are 108 navamsa and the Vargottamanavamsas are
hidden within each Vargottama which are revealed by 1, 14, 27, 28, 41, 54, 55, 68, 81, 82, 95, and 108. Each
the digital root and the five great elements of the rasi, Vargottamanavamsa manifests a digital root of 1, 5, or
navamsa, nakshatra and their rulers. 9. The digital root is found by adding the two numbers
together and the final number is one of the digits from 1
There are twelve rasis or signs of the Zodiac, and the to 9.
most important division of the rasi is the navamsa which
divides each sign into 9 padas of 320. There are 12 Digital roots of 1, 5 and 9 are linked to dharma as the 1st,
rasi of 30 each, 27 nakshatras of 1320 each, and 108 5th and 9th houses and signs belong to dharma, the ethical
navamsa padas of 320 each. (Navamsa and Pada are way of living. The vargottama navamsa make the planets

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dharmic and pure regardless of what the natural energy 1 and 108 Navamsa Aries and Pisces Vargottama
may be. It makes their energy whole again, despite being The first navamsa (1) begins in Aries with Aries Navamsa,
placed in enemy signs or difficult positions. it is Vargottama and the last navamsa (108) ends with
There are 4 Vargottama each reflecting digital root 1, 5, Pisces in the Sign of Pisces also Vargottama. Therefore
and 9 the start of the first sign of the Rasi and end of the last
Rasi of the Zodiac are Vargottama and therefore powerful
Digital Root 1 - 1, 28, 55, 82 navamsa have digital root positions for planets to be placed in. Planets placed in 1 and
1. They are all in cardinal signs. Lagna or planets placed 108 navamsa are the only Vargottama positions that can
within will be active, in charge of their life, want to act also be Gandanta. Gand means a knot, anta means the end,
on their desire for dharma. They are never a spectator so gandanta is the knot at the end. Gandanta represents
always a willing participant in life. a knot within, a complex spiritual issue to which we are
trying to become reconciled.
Digital Root 1 Cardinal Signs
When analysing planets within these Vargottama, we must
No and root Rasi Navamsa
be aware that if they are placed within the Gandanta zone,
1 Aries Aries then the emphasis of the analysis needs to be modified.
28 (2+8=10; 1+0) =1 Cancer Cancer Vargottama and Gandanta, strength and weakness go
55 (5+5=10; 1+0) =1 Libra Libra hand in hand.

82(8+2=10; 1+0) =1 Capricorn Capricorn Panchamahabhuta

Pancha means five, Maha is great and Bhuta is element.
Digital Root 5 14, 41, 68, 95 navamsa have digital root Bhuta comes from the word Bhu which means the earth.
5. These are all in fixed signs. Lagna or planets placed here Bhuta is what is formed from the earth or experienced
are in there for the long term, steady and reliable. They during the earthly birth.
can be strict with their dharmic tendencies but can also
be rigid or unable to change their energy. Analysing the Panchamahabhuta of the Vargottama truly
reveals their nature.
Digital Root 5 fixed signs
The five great elements are:
No and root Rasi Navamsa
14 (1+4=5) Taurus Taurus Aakash Ether
41 (4+1=5) Leo Leo Vayu Air
68(6+8=14; 4+1) = 5 Scorpio Scorpio Agni Fire
94 (9+5=14=5) Aquarius Aquarius Apas Water
Prithvi Earth
Digital root 9 - 27, 54, 81, 108 navamsas have digital
root 9. They are all in mutable signs. They can be aspiring The consciousness manifests into five different elements
towards higher vibrations, needing to acquire knowledge, - ether, air, fire, water and earth. Ether was the primary
be good at giving advice to others yet not always able element, which was created from the vibrations of the
to make up their mind. Even in their strength they can sound of Aum. When this ethereal element began to move,
indecisive changeable and unsure. it created air, which is ether in action. This movement
created friction from which heat was created. The heat
Digital Root 9 Mutable Signs created light and from light came the fire element. The
No and root Rasi Navamsa fire dissolved some of ethers elements, which liquefied
and became water. Water solidified to form earth. Ether
27 (2+7)=9 Gemini Gemini
created the four elements of air, fire, water and earth. Earth
54 (5+4)=9 Virgo Virgo is matter and in matter exist all organic bodies (vegetable,
81 (8+1) =9 Sagittarius Sagittarius animal and human) and inorganic (the minerals). The final
element of earth is born by the combination of all elements,
108 (1+8) =9 Pisces Pisces and all these elements exist within us.

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Pancha Mahabhutas and the Planets Rasi Panchamahabhuta

Maharishi Parashara writes in Chapter 78 Ath If we take the element of the sign rulers into account,
Panchamahabhuta Adhyaya, in Brihat Parasara Hora we find an added element. In Jyotisha we study the four
Shastra1 that the planets Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, elements and their connection with the 12 signs. The fifth
Saturn rule Fire, Earth, Ether, Water and Air. element ether resides in all signs. However, if we take the
rulership of the rasis into account, the rasi will also reflect
The Moon has the secondary rulership of the water element the element of its ruler and the fifth element comes into
and Sun of Fire. Rahus element is air and Ketu is fire so play e.g. Scorpios ruler Mars reflects fire. Scorpio is a
they influence their respective bhuta in a more shadowy water sign. Hence Scorpio expresses both water and fire.
way. Sagittarius is a fire sign; its ruler is ether, so Sagittarius
will be fire-ether.
Bhuta-Element Planet Secondary Influences
Aakash Ether Jupiter Rasi and their Rulers reflecting similar Elements
on both levels
Vayu Air Saturn Rahu Vayu - Aquarius (Saturn and Rahu)
Agni Fire Mars Sun, Ketu Agni - Aries (Mars), Leo (Sun)
Apas Water Venus Moon Apas - Cancer (Moon)
Prithvi Earth Mercury Prithvi - Virgo (Mercury)

Rasi Panchamahabhutas
Elements from Elements from its Elements from Rasiand
Signs Ruling Planet
Sign Ruler its Ruler
Aries Mars Fire Fire Fire-Fire
Taurus Venus Earth Water Earth-Water
Gemini Mercury Air Earth Air-Earth
Cancer Moon Water Water Water-Water
Leo Sun Fire Fire Fire-Fire
Virgo Mercury Earth Earth Earth-Earth
Libra Venus Air Water Air-Water
Scorpio Mars Water Fire Water-Fire
Sagittarius Jupiter Fire Ether Fire - Ether
Capricorn Saturn Earth Air Earth - Air
Aquarius Saturn Air Air Air-Air
Pisces Jupiter Water Ether Water-Ether

Vastu
These signs become concentrated expressions of these
bhutas. Planets placed within them become strongly
influenced by their bhuta.
Vargottama, Rasi and Panchamahabhutas shows you the way
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analyse we should take into account the elements of Rasi,
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There are five Vargottama positions with pure elements whereas seven Vargottama reflect two elements.

Vargottama with Pure Elements

Elements from its Elements from
Vargottama Ruling Planet Elements from Sign
Ruler Rasiand its Ruler
Aries Mars Fire Fire Fire-Fire
Cancer Moon Water Water Water-Water
Leo Sun Fire Fire Fire-Fire
Virgo Mercury Earth Earth Earth-Earth
Aquarius Saturn Air Air Air-Air

Vargottama with mixed elements

Elements from its Elements from

Vargottama Ruling planet Elements from Sign
Ruler Rasiand its Ruler

Taurus Venus Earth Water Earth-Water

Gemini Mercury Air Earth Air-Earth
Libra Venus Air Water Air-Water
Scorpio Mars Water Fire Water-Fire
Sagittarius Jupiter Fire Ether Fire - Ether
Capricorn Saturn Earth Air Earth - Air
Pisces Jupiter Water Ether Water-Ether

The inimical elements are The Natural Harmony of the Elements

Fire and water
Air and water
Fire and water are the most challenging to each other.
Water and fire reside only in the Scorpio Vargottama.
As Vargottama is essentially a strong position, there is
integration of fire and water for planets placed there.
However there has to be underlying impact for planets
placed there. Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Rahu can suffer
despite being in these Vargottama positions there is
stress and power simultaneously.
Air and Water - Air will churn up the water- emotions.
Water does not affect Vayu, so it can be one way
experience. Libra has Air and Water influence. Planets
placed here will have to learn to handle these opposing
elements. Saturn is exalted and is nurtured by the waters
of Venus whereas Mars fire may suffer from its fires being
exaggerated while water is putting them out complex!
While classically in Vedic Astrology we study the
inimical nature of the elements, we must understand that
the elements need each other and are responsible for the
natural cycles presented to us through the interaction
of the signs, planets, and nakshatras. While Water and
Fire may be inimical, they can also be the most amiable
if we understand their higher need to co-exist. The Sun
is causing the water of the oceans to evaporate, forming
clouds which bring rain the most beautiful basic cycle.
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The Added Nakshatra Influence on Elements and Vargottama

Nakshatras have their own elements and these add to the information of the Vargottama analysis. The Nakshatra
elements are

Prithvi Apah Agni Vayu Akasha

Ashwini Ardra U Phalguni Anuradha Dhanishta
Bharani Punarvasu Hasta Jyeshta Shatabhishak
Krittika Pushya Chitra Mula P Bhadra
Rohini Ashlesha Swati P Ashada U Bhadra
Mrigasira Magha Vishakha U Ashada Revati
P Phalguni Shravana

If we add the elements of the Nakshatras and their rulers, then we find that there is no purity of element in any
Vargottama, but an interesting selection of elements co-exist in these Vargottama positions. The mind represented by
the nakshatras adds an added dimension to the analysis.
(Note:In any Vargottama, the ruling planet and the navamsa pada planet are the same, so will give a double influence.
There are six influences in all on each rasi. Aries Vargottama is 2 fire rasi and two fire rulers, plus Ashwini nakshatra
which is earth and Ashwinis ruler Ketu which is fire. Hence Aries has 5 Fire and 1 earth elemental influence.
Vargottama, Panchamahabhuta, Rasi, Nakshatra, Navamsa
Rasi and Navamsa pada
Element
Ruling Elements Elements Elements
Signs Nakshatra Nakshatra Elemental Mixture
Planet Sign Ruler Nakshatra
Ruler
Aries Mars Fire Fire Ashwini Earth Fire 5 Fire + 1 Earth
Taurus Venus Earth Water Rohini Earth Water 3 Earth + 3 Water
Gemini Mercury Air Earth Punarvasu Water Ether 2 Air, 2 Earth, 1
Water, 1 Ether, no
Fire
Cancer Moon Water Water Punarvasu Water Ether 5 Water + 1 Ether
Leo Sun Fire Fire Purva Water Water 4 Fire + 2 Water
Phalguni
Virgo Mercury Earth Earth Chitra Fire Fire 4 Earth 2 Fire
Libra Venus Air Water Chitra Fire Fire 2 Air, 2 Water 2
Fire
Scorpio Mars Water Fire Anuradha Air Air 2 Water, 2 Fire,
2 Air ,
Sagittarius Jupiter Fire Ether U Ashadha Air Fire 3 Fire, 2 Ether,
1 Air
Capricorn Saturn Earth Air U Ashadha Air Fire 3 Air, 2 Earth,
1 Fire
Aquarius Saturn Air Air Shatabhisha Ether Air 5 Air, 1 Ether
Pisces Jupiter Water Ether Revati Ether Ether 5 Ether, 1 Water

In Lagna Vargottama we have to study the prominent element, whereas for planet planets being placed in these
Vargottama can emphasize the element they bring to the Vargottama position.

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lack of fire expressed do

they lack initiative and
leadership qualities?

Barack Obama has

Saturn Vargottama in
Capricorn. So the element
of Air will get emphasised
as Saturns element is Air.
Ability to communicate.
Air will ventilate the
earth, make his Capricorn
quality more productive
and prolific.

Wa r re n B u f f e t h a s
Venus in Virgo Chitta
Vargottama in Virgo
which has four Earth and
two Fire influences. Venus
itself has water element
and is debilitated. Water can mix with earth and create
Gemini is the most interesting Vargottama as it has four mud while fire can dry up the waters of Venus therefore
of the five elements within - only the fire element is not it is not an easy one. Warren buffet has immersed himself
present. Mercury has two influences each from earth and in earth or practical expression again the strength is
air elements each plus one from water and ether. Gemini there in Vargottama so Venus will struggle but find its
becomes the standout nakshatra for analysis. How is the place of truth.

Horoscope of
Jyotisha Pitamaha Dr. B. V. Raman
(continued from 14)

in the 4th house which is

Moon Saturn
Saturn Rahu Moon aspected by Jupiter, the
Guru from the 10th house.
Birth Sun For Guru Nanak and Swami
Swamy Dr. B. V.
Guru Nanak
Vivekananda Raman
Vivekananda, the spreading
Mercury Venus
Lagna Sun Mercury of their unique knowledge
Venus Mars
itself became their lifes
Sun
Mars Lagna Jupiter Moon Jupiter Ketu mission. For Dr Raman, the
Mercury Saturn
knowledge was his input
and his stature as Guru
As Saturn stands for the Mission of the birth, its location
defined him as a tradition to follow for generations of
in the 10 th when reinforced by a conjunction with
astrologers.
Manahkaraka Moon and influenced by the 4th lord and
accessory lagna lord etc, it enables the native to spread a Jupiter in the star of Lagna lord Saturn, aspecting Saturn
path of a knowledge kind for others to follow. which happens to be the lagna lord along with Moon, has
In the case of Dr B.V. Raman the karmic mission itself is of made him the leading light or a Pitamaha in the field of
knowledge kind as indicated by Saturn Moon conjunction knowledge that he passionately spread around.

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Homasand Yagyas
Significance on Remedial Measures
Pandit Samavedula

PanditSamavedula is a sixth generation Sama Veda Pandit who was trained in the Vedas from the age of seven. He attended the Shri Sarva
Raya Veda Patha Shala School in South India, and after 12 years of study, received his Master's Degree in Vedic Studies (GanapaatiPandit).
Pandit Sharma founded the Vedic Yagya Center in Vijayawada, India and in Fairfield, Iowa in 2002. Pandit Sharma is well travelled across
the globe and the Center that he and his father BrahmasriSamavedulaTrinadha Lakshmi Narasimha Murthy, a Sri VidyaUpasaka founded
in Kanchikacherla, Andhra Pradesh (Vydic Foundation of India) trains students in the Vedas.

What are They? desired need health, finances, harmony, education, etc.

A Vedic performance to enliven natural law
for a specific desired effect. A Yagya is a sacred
vedicelaborate ritual with a specific intended result,
performed in a precise manner and at a particular specific
time as prescribed in the sacred vedic scriptures.The
knowledge of yagyas or formulae has come down from
time immemorialthrough generations and were handed
down by rishis and sagesto their disciples. The yagyaswere
a regular part of the lives of the individual and community.
As one going through human life, we can choose either
to rely exclusively on our worldly resources, or we can
seek the aid of our friends in the celestial realms. During
the yagya, the priest appeals to the various deities for
their intervention seeking their help and asks for grace
on behalf of the person requesting the yagya to yield the
desired effects. With the support of the higher energiesand
the support of nature, one is able to achieve improved
health, wealth and spiritual enlightenment.
The response from the celestialsis mysterious but is not
magical. Results can sometimes be dramatic but it does
not mean that the yagya (homa) takes away the disease.
It only helps to minimize the karmic obstacles so that
the doctors treatment is effective. The remedy is like
the umbrella which protects one from the rains but does
not stop the rain itself. Properly done yagyas can assist
in reducing the intensity of the negative karmas so that
one is able to go through the times with fortitude. They
can be called the metaphysical policies of insurance for
an individual, family or business.
How do they work?
Vedic rituals are like watering the plant so that the roots get
strong to can be compared to water that the gardener uses
for the plant roots to get energized so that the plant grows
into a strong tree with branches, flowers and fruits. The
offerings in the Yagya to the fire god is to deity for a certain
The results could vary depending on ones faith, dedication
and the intensity of the prarabda karma.
The sacred scriptures of Veda say:
HetJe& pevce ke=leced HeeHeb JeeefOeHesCe yeeOeles ~
leebefle: Deew<eOew: oevew: peHe nesce efeeeefoefYe: ~~
Poorva Janma Kritam Papam Vyadhiroopena Badhatey /
Tatancatihi Aushadaihi Danaihi Japa Homa Kriyadibhihi//
How can one save oneself from severe difficulties?
nseced og:Keceveeieleced ~
Heyumdukhamanagatham/
This means Avert the danger that is yet to come.
Jyotisha or astrology that owes its origins to the Vedas
is a science that helps one to indicate the ups and downs
of ones life. With the aid of ones chart the necessary
yagya can be prescribed to prevent or minimize the malefic
indications in ones horoscope.
Purpose
The purpose of a yagya/homa is to create life-supporting
energiesusing the laws of nature and help amend or avoid
any unwanted happenings in ones life. Theyagya helps
to either eliminate or reduce negativity in life, while at
the same time bringing additional support for success and
fulfillment.
The support system of the yagya can solve or assist in
solving problems arising in ones life as indicated in ones
horoscope. A combination of yagyas can be beneficial
in the case of the intensity of the problem just like a
combination of medicines could be necessary for multiple
ailments. However, it is necessary that yagyas are done by
a qualified priest trained in the Agama sastras.

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Parenting Tips and

Numerology
Pratibhha Bisht

P arenthood is an art form. It takes skill,

talent, learning & patience. Numerology offers
quick, simple & logical explanations (to the people) of
target to earn a lot
of money. Teach
them to share
disharmony in a parent/child relationship. their belongings,
to take the right
Parenting can be improved if you understand the approach in life,
personality of your child, depending on birth date of your to be honest.
child.
Number 6
Number 1
Those born on 6,
Those born on 1,10,19,28 date of any month are ruled 15, 24 date of any
by Sun. Talk to such children instead of shouting at month are ruled
them. However if the child also gets angry while being by Venus. Such
argumentative, then they need to be disciplined so he/she children need to
doesnt stray in future. be watched so
Number 2 they dont stray,
they need to be
Those born on 2,11,20,29 date of any month are ruled by
ethical, they have
Moon. Such kids are very emotional and artistic so you
a lot of attraction so they need to be wary of too much
need to pull out their positive traits by talking to them.
interaction with people.
Such children need a lot of motivation to do things. They
stop doing things if they see any obstacles in their path or Number 7
start talking short cuts. Those born on 7, 16, 25 date of any month are ruled by
Number 3 Neptune. Such people are emotional and intelligent. They
dont get success on their own. Such people are very
Those born on 3,12,21,30 date of any month are ruled by
creative. If they are not lazy, they can do anything with
Jupiter. You should appreciate children who are number
a bit of effort.
3 who are very knowledgeable but dont overdo it. These
children need to be taught to share their belongings and Number 8
to respect all to avoid ego issues later in life. Those born on 8, 17, 26 date of any month are ruled by
Number 4 Saturn. These children are very sharp edged in their way
of thinking and are very social. Share your knowledge
Those born on 4,13,22,31 date of any month are ruled
with them and be democratic in your parenting style. Such
by Uranus. Such children are not able to take decisions
children should not be given too much freedom nor too
correctly. They need to be taught how to control their
many restrictions. Balanced parenting is needed.
emotions and how to share their things with others. They
need to learn in depth knowledge about the religion they Number 9
belong to. Those born on 9, 18, 27 date of any month are ruled by
Number 5 Mars. They are very hard working, but if the number is
negative, then they wont want to do any hard work, so
Those born on 5, 14, 23 date of any month are ruled by
ask them to do hard work from a young age.
Mercury. Dont give them too much love, dont give them a

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Demystifying Vedic Knowledge 4
(continued from 4)
In the case of new temples, the Prathishta ritual begins
with Karshana or ploughing of the land at the selected
site where the temple is to be built; This will be followed
by a Vastupuja to appease the Vastupurusha. After the
consecration, the image in the sanctum is over; the idol will
be no more looked upon as a stone image. Then the idol
becomes the Lord Himself and will be worshipped in all His
powers and Glory.
The Agama shastras ordain performance of a
punaruddhaarana kumbabhishekam of every temple once
in twelve years. Sometimes, major repair works may have
to be carried out to the temple at this time. Then it is called
Jeernodhaarana Kumbabhishekam. This ritual is required to
be performed to all the deities, installed in the Garbhagriha
of all temples in the temple complex. Through the medium
of an elaborate chain of Yaagas and Yagnas (fire sacrifices)
the full potency of infused powers (Sannidhya) is restored to
the idols at the appropriate Muhurta (time) on an auspicious
day, selected by experts.
The concept behind installing the deities is to enshrine the
cosmic energy Jagatvyapta Shakti in the idols. During the
installation ceremony, the idol will be taken through the
Agamic sacraments such Aalayapravesam, Sankalpam,
Punyahavachanam, Rakshabandhanam, Vastu Homas,
Anguraarpanam and others. In order to purify the vigrahas,
they are immersed in water and grains.
Kumbha in this context refers to the shikara or crown of
the temple, placed at the topmost structure of a temple
resembling a pot that is popularly known as Gopura Kalasa.
On a carefully selected day and at a prefixed auspicious
time, the Kumbha of the temple is bathed with the charged
and sanctified holy waters, collected from various Punya-
Thirthas or sacred rivers. These waters kept in the sacrificial
pots are charged with a mystic process, by the chants of vedic
mantras, to infuse in them some enigmatic pranic powers.
This water poured on the kumbha will trickle down through
a silver wire and enter the deity installed inside the sanctum
sanctorum of the temple. The deity, which could be until
then only a simple granite idol; in the case of any newly
constructed temple or a sculptured stone image worshipped
for a long time, and could have lost or become weak, in
its divine powers, is believed to get charged (if new) or
recharged, (if old) to get it transformed into a vibrant and
vivid depiction, representing the particular God, enshrined
there, to gain innate beatitude, grace and grandeur; capable
of conferring its divine blessings on all of its devotees.
Did You Know?
In the process of getting awareness of the minute details of
the many Vratas and festivals, we observe each month, let
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us try to know more about one of them that would occur
during August 2016. Durva Ganapathi Vrata occurs on the
6th August.
The month of August commences with lunar month Ashada
that comes to close by the 3rd and lunar Sravana month
commences with the onset of Sukla Pradipada after the
Ashada Amavasya. Durva Ganapathi Vrata is observed on
the following Sukla Chaturthi day of the Sravana month
and that happens on the 6th August 2016. This vrata can
also be observed on the Kartika Suddha (Sukla) Chaturthi
also. On the day Chaturthi tithi must be current after 12
Ghatikas (4hrs. 48mts) after the sunrise. This is termed as
the Masachaturthi day. This day is best suited to observe the
vrata for lord Ganapathi and also to perform a Ganapathi
Homa. The adidevata for the day is Durva Ganapathi.
Durva is bent grass or panic grass known as arukampul in
Tamil. On this day, Lord Ganapathi has to be worshipped
by adorning Him with a garland made of this grass. Red
flowers, vilva leaves, vishnugranti flowers etc can be used
for the archana. Ganapathi homa can also be performed. If
this routine is observed for five years consecutively one will
get blessed all prosperity and worthy progeny.
Vedic Yagya Centre provides traditional solutions
for the problems confronting human life. We
offer yagyas (sacred ceremonies), homams (fire
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mantra) as prescribed in the Vedas and Shastras,
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Jupiter Transit into Virgo 2016

(continued from 12)

Dhanus (Sagittarius)
(Moola, Poorvashadha, Uttarashadha 1)
Jupiter is in the 10th an inauspicious house. He dons Loha Murti which makes the case worse.
You face many impediments in the profession. There is loss of health and wealth. You face
many physical problems. Because of several obstacles, you pass sleepless nights. Despite
your abilities, you face mountain-high waves of impediments, which try to torment you. You
may be aspiring for some important position. You may be shortlisted. However, you find that
you are not in the favoured list. Your abilities are belittled and shortcomings are exaggerated.
You are side lined in some social gatherings. Job seekers find that their performance at interviews are not satisfactory.
If you are connected with business, you find that the rivals are very powerful. With all these, you come across pleasant
experiences in Jan 2017 and March/April 2017. There will be suddenly some excitement in the midst of a dreary
life. Marriage proposals draw flak. However, in some cases March/April may prove beneficial.Not a good period, in
general.
Moola: In the beginning, where willbe setbacks. Later the will be gains. In the end, there will be obstacles.
Poorvashadha: There will be gains in the beginning. Later there will be obstacles. In the end there will be success.
Uttarashadha 1: In the beginning, there will be unpleasant experiences. Later there will be success. In the end, you
face impediments.

Remedial Measures: Worship Lord Siva/Vishnu. Read Sundara Kanda. Recite Vishnu Sahasramanam. Wear
Topaz on the ring finger.

Makara (Capricorn)
(Uttarashadha 2, 3 4, Sravana, Dhanistha 1, 2)
Jupiter occupies the 9th and he dons Svarna Murti. This makes the period very good.
You will be cheered at times by the plentiful supply of pleasant experiences. In official life,
family life and social life you have pre-eminent position. In the office, you are in charge.
You get many opportunities to show your skill and if you are connected with media, you
get excellent projection. There may be short travels and you may be asked to investigate an
important issue. You emerge successfully in the task assigned to you.
If you are connected with business, you acquire popularity and your products are sought after. You are able to exercise
the Occams razor and plan the budget skilfully. A mistake done by you isexaggerated.However, you establish that
you are not guilty and get freed from charges.You receive several gifts which make you happy. Women may get
ornaments of their liking.Marriage proposals click. On the whole, a good period.
Uttarashadha 2, 3, 4: In the beginning, there will be setbacks. Later there will be success. In the end, there will be
obstacles.
Sravana: In the beginning, there will be gains. Later there will be setbacks. In the end there will be success.
Dhanistha 1, 2: In the beginning, there will be success. Later there will be financial gains. In the end there will be
setbacks.

Remedial Measures: Recite hymns of Lord Siva/Vishnu.

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Kumbha (Aquarius)
(Dhanistha 3, 4, Satabhishak, Purvabhadra 1, 2, 3)
Jupiter occupies the 8th an inauspicious house. He assumes Tamra Murti and this to some
extent offsets the evil effects.
If you have any chronic illness, you have to be careful. There will be some improvement in
April/May and July/August. Financial problems disturb you things at times. You get money
from unexpected quarters. To your chagrin, you lose some funds and this puts you into hardship.
Your obstinate nature at times stands in the way of success. Your exchequer is drained because of unplanned budget.
You spend money on luxuries and this causes several problems.
You may strain your relationship with senior cousins and this causes isolation from relatives. Inadequate resources
block your philanthropic activities.With all these, April/July offsets some comfort. You get money from investment
and some seniors offer their help to solve your problems.Marriage plans draws flak. Still in April/May some progress
is made. Not a very good period, in general.
Dhanistha 3, 4: In the beginning, there will be success. Later there will be gains. In the end, you face setbacks.
Satabhisha: In the beginning, there will be setbacks. You succeed later. In the end, you succeed in ventures.
Poorvabhadra 1, 2, 3: You succeed in the beginning. Later problems cause concern. In the end you are happy.

Remedial Measures: Recite Vishnu Sahasranama or hymns in praise of Lord Siva. Read Sundara Kanda of
Ramayana or Bhagavatam. Wear Topaz ring.

Meena (Pisces)
(Poorvabhadra 4, Uttarabhadra, Revati)
Jupiter is in the 7 an auspicious house. He assumes Rajata Murti and this helps the full
th

manifestation of good results.

Your ambitions are realized to a great extent. In profession, you get the elevation, and perks as
desired. You are shortlisted for some position for which there are many contracts. However,
you overthrow them because of your might.You may procure vehicles and also acquire symbols of prestige. The life
also become quite luxurious and there are resources for the style of living you choose.Job seekers perform well in
interview and get the position they want. Academicians and artists make their mark and win accolades.
Your conjugal life is happy. Even in the case of misunderstanding matters are settled amicably, thanks to the office of
some senior kinsman.You undertake pilgrimages and visit shrines with the family. You also show your philanthropic
nature in several ways. Those who do business also find popularity for their goods, which leads to heavy sales.Marriage
proposals click and you chose the right partner.
Poorvabhadra 4: You face success in the beginning. Later you face setbacks. In the end you feel cheerful.
Uttarabhadra: In the beginning you face setbacks. Then you succeed. In the end you face obstacles.
Revati: You succeed in the beginning. Then you face setbacks. In the end you have gains.

A note on remedial measures

Though different remedial measures are suggested, one can note that certain general measures are always
applicable.
Recite the following:

osJeeveebe$e<eerCeebeiegbkeeevemeefVeYeced~ yegefYetlebef$eueeskesMeblebveceeefceye=nmHeefleced ~~
in praise of Jupiter every day 108 times. Perform navagraha santi with special emphasis on Jupiter. Worship
Siva/Vishnu.Wear topaz on the ring finger. Observe fast on Thursdays.

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PANCHANGA
August 2016
First column gives the English dates and next to it the names of the regional months and dates. The ending moments of Tithi,
Nakshatra, Yoga and Karana are given in the 24 hour clock extending to 30 hours.
Of the Nityayogas, Vishkumbha, Parigha, Vyatipata, Vajra, Vyaghata, Vaidhruthi, Sula, Ganda and Atiganda are generally spurned
for auspicious events and they are marked in red in the Panchanga. Vydhruti pervades from 34640 to 360 and Vyatipata from
21320 to 22640 of the sum of the Nirayana longitudes of the Sun and the Moon. Vydhruti and Vyatipata punyakaala are
observed on the day when the yogas prevail for 1 hours or more, when Sraddha is performed by the astute. These two belong
to the shannavati -96- Sraddhas ordained for a householder. Considering the astronomical implications, the Sayana Vydhruti and
Vyatipata days are also indicated in the Panchanga. The auspicious Amritayoga and Siddhayoga and inauspicious Maranayoga
and Prabalarishtayoga come under Amirtaadiyoga scheme and are different from the Nityayogas.
The Karana is the half of the Tithi. They are mainly classified as Sthira - fixed or immovable and Chara or moveable. The Chara
Karanas are seven in number and the Sthira are only four. The fixed ones are inauspicious. They are Sakuni, Chatushpada,
Naga and Kimsatugna. The seven movable Karanas are in their order, Bava, Baalava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija and Vishti
(or Bhadra.) Among the movable Karanas Vishti or Bhadra is considered to be of dreadful. The forbidden Karanas are marked
in red for easy identification.
We have most of our religious observances pegged on to the Tithis. Pournamipooja Chandradarisana, Sankataharachaturthi
Vrata, Shastivrata, Ekadasi Vrata and Pradosha are specially mentioned in the Panchanga. Pournamipooja is done in the evenings
on days the full Moon is prevalent. Chandradarisana is observed on the evening on the day when the crescent Moon appears
for the first time in the west after the Amavasya. Chaturthi of the Krishnapaksha or Bahula Chaturthi of every month is known
as Sankataharachaturthi. The evenings of Sukla and Krishna Trayodasi days are specially observed as Pradosha Vrata days.

The important dates and festivals for August 2016 are as follows:
01. Mon - Tilak Commemoration Day, Maasasivaratri; 02. Tue - Chitalagi Amavasya (Odisha), Adi Amavasya (Tamil Nadu), Karkataka Vavu
(Kerala), Padinettamperukku; 03. Wed - Vyatipatasraddha; 04. Thur - Chandradarisana; 05. Fri - Madhusrava Triteeya (Teej), Adi Pooram
(S.India), Swarnagauri Vrata, Sri Aandaal Tiru Aadipooram; 06. Sat - Masachaturthi, Nagachaturthi, Durva Ganapathi Vrata; 07. Sun - Naga
Panchami, Garuda Panchami, Pani Gauri Vrata; 08. Mon - Shuklapaksha Shastivrata; 09. Tue - Seethala Vrata; 10. Wed - Sayana Vaidhruthi,
Goswami Tulasi Jayanti; 11. Thur - Durvashtami, Jupiter moves into Kanya raasi (Raman's Ayanamsa); 12. Fri - Varamahalakshmi Vrata (South
India); 13. Sat - Jhulana Yaatraarambha, Tishabeab (Jewish), Vydhrutisraddha; 14. Sun - Jhulana Yaatraarambha (Poorvahna), Shuklapaksha
Pavitra / Putrada Ekadasi, Gatha Gahambar (Parsi); 15. Mon - Independence Day, Shuklapaksha) Soma Pradosha; 16. Tue - Manasa Pooja
ends (Bengal), Parsi New Year Eve; 17. Wed - Naroli Pournima, Jhulana Yaatrasamapana, Rik Upakarma, Beginning of Kollam Era, Parsi New
Years Day, Pournamipooja, Sravana Vrata; 18. Thur - Jhulana Yaatrasamapana (Poorvahna), Raksha Bandhan, Solano (Rakhi Bandhan),
Amarnath Yatra, Aavani Avittam (S.India), Sravani Pournima, Sukla and Krishna Yajur Upakarma, Bala Bhadra Pooja (Odisha), Sarpa Bali;
19. Fri - Gayatri Japa, Asunya Sayana Vrata; 21. Sat - Bahula Chaturthi, Teejri (Sindhi), Maha Sankataharachaturthi; 22. Sun - Sayana
Vyatipata, Raksha Panchami (Odisha), Tithi of Sri Madhava Deva (Assam), Khordad Sal (Birthday of Prophet Zarthost) Parsi; 23. Tue -
Krishnapaksha Shastivrata, Ala Shasti, Bhauma Aswini Dina; 24. Wed - Vadi Thadri (Sindhi), Janmaashtami (Smarta), Gokulaashtami, Sri
Krishna Jayanti (Tamilnadu, Kerala and Assam), Dasa pala Vrata Krittikavrata; 25. Thur- Janmaashtami (Vaishnava), Durvashtami. (expect
Bengal), Nandostava (Gokulaashtami), Staanu Ashtami; 26. Fri - Sri Jayanti (Ramanuja); 28. Sun - Krishnapaksha Kamika / Aja Ekadasi,
Vyatipatasraddha; 29. Mon - Paryusana Parvarambha (Chaturthi Paksha Jain), Krishnapaksha Soma Pradosha, Jayanti Dwadasi; 30. Tue -
Paryusana Parvarambha (Panchami Paksha Jain), Aghora Chaturdasi, Kailash Yatra (2 days), Maasasivaratri; 31. Wed - Pithori, Amavasya.

The MOON in Mithuna rasi enters : Karkataka on 01st at 20h 17m; Simha on 04th at 02h 07m; Kanya on 06th at 10h 54m;
Tula on 08th at 22h 25m; Vrischika on 11th at 11h 02m; Dhanus on 13th at 22h 20m; Makara on 16th at 06h 39m;
Kumbha on 18th at 11h 53m; Meena on 20th at 14h 54m; Mesha on 22nd at 16h 58m; Vrishabha on 24th at 19h 11m;
Mithuna on 26th at 22h 21m; Karkataka on 29th at 03h 05m; Simha on 31st at 09h 49m.

The SUN in Karkataka rasi enters : Simha on the 16th at 18h.40m; In Pushya nakshatra enters Aslesha on 02nd 21h.01m;
enters Magha on 16th 18h.40m. and enters Purva Phalguni 30th14h.40m.

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This Month for You
August 2016 Varahamihira
The Sun enters Leo on August 16th, Mercury enters Virgo on 19th August, Venus enters Virgo on 25th August, and
Jupiter enters Virgo on 11th August. Mars, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu stay in Scorpio, Scorpio, Leo and Aquarius
respectively.
Mesha (Aries)
Aswini, Bharani and Krittika 1
Mercury in the latter half, Jupiter in the early part, Venus
in the major part of the month and Ketu grace you. Others
do not.
This is not a very good situation. You find some success
in official life. Your missions prove successful and you
get many opportunities to display your talents. In dealing
with the opposite currents your skill is indeed good. With
all these you face some reverses in the second part. Many
of your achievements are belittled by the antagonists.
Though you are applauded by the higher-ups for your
feats there are people who relegate you to the background.
Though you are shortlisted for some position attempts
are made to blacklist you. Ultimately you get some
consolation.
If you do business, the rivals try to carry on their cold war
and this proves an annoyance.
There is good income from investments.
Marriage proposals succeed in the beginning. But there
is some confusion in fixing a suitable bride/bridegroom.
Aswini: You gain from disputes. You gain from
investments. Unfavourable currents disturb you.
Bharani: You lose in disputes. Problems of health cause
concern. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Krittika 1: You gain from disputes. You gain from
investments. Unfavourable currents disturb you.
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Vrishaba (Taurus)
Krittika 2, 3, 4, Rohini and
Mrigasira 1, 2
The Sun in the first half, Mercury in the first half, Jupiter
in the latter half, Venus favour you. Others do not.
This is an interesting period. You find that many
impediments that have been casing disgruntlement
gradually recede. Your ambitions and aspirations which
were not fulfilled gradually reach the desired goal. Even
at the worst, you catch distant glimpses of the splendid
days ahead. Some sudden developments reverse your
depression and give you fortitude to face intricate
problems. In official life you easily snatch away some
perks you wanted through the higher-ups had been
indifferent earlier. You wield power and influence within
your sphere. If you do business your desire for expansion
gets fulfilled. Moreover you manage the labour problems
with difficulty. You have a reunion with friends in which
you continue your early relations which prove useful in
your activities.
Marriage proposals click and you are blessed with children
or grand children.
Newlyweds enjoy themselves.
Krittika 2, 3, 4: You gain from disputes. You enjoy favour
of seniors. Unfavourable currents cause annoyance.
Rohini: You lose in disputes. Problems of healthy cause
concern. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Mrigasira 1, 2: You gain from disputes. You gain from
investments. Favourable currents cheer you up.
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Mithuna (Gemini)
Mrigasira 3, 4, Aridra and
Punarvasu 1, 2, 3
The Sun in the latter half, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Saturn
and Rahu grace you. Others do not.
This offers very good picture. You succeed in ventures in
general. You wield influence and power and make your
mark. In matters relating to promotion of the official
maters you act with agility and nimbleness and become the
cynosure of others. People try to emulate you as though
you are the role model. The fortunate thing is that many
impediments vanish. Problems relating to your house get
easily solved. You may renew your house and decorate it.
Your friends also join you and add to your gregarious thrill.
You get rid of the earlier domestic problems and you
are able to concentrate on important issues. Still some
kinsmen continue to cause annoyance.
Marriage proposals partly succeed. Newlyweds are happy
and undertake a pleasant tour.
Mrigasira 3, 4: You gain from disputes. You gain from
investments. Favourable currents make you happy.
Aridra: You lose in disputes. Problems of health cause
concern. Unfavourable currents disturb you.
Punarvasu 1, 2, 3: You gain in disputes. You gain from
investments. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Karkataka (Cancer)
Punarvasu 4, Pushya and
Aslesha
Mercury in the first half, and Venus favour you. Others
do not.
This offers a grim picture. After a period of triumph
you face reverses. The main problem is that in official
life you have incurred the displeasure of higher-ups in
some context and it has its repercussions. You undergo
dislocation and your ventures get blocked. If you are
engaged in business you find many rivals and you are
forced to shift the centres of trading at times. Moreover
you find it difficult to compete with others.
One advantage is that you have good flow of income and
some financial resources which stand in good stead. You
ingeniously handle the people who try to subvert your
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schemes and vacillated at times upsets your plans. Some
close friends help you and an influential woman also takes
care of you at times of distress.
Marriage proposals draw flak. Children cause annoyance
by their behaviour.
Newlyweds enjoy themselves.
Punarvasu 4: You gain in disputes. You gain from
investments. Favourable currents make you happy.
Pushya: You lose in disputes. Problems of health cause
concern. Unfavourable currents disturb you.
Aslesha: You gain in disputes. You gain from investments.
Favourable currents cheer you up.
Simha (Leo)
(Makha, Poorvaphalguni and
Uttaraphalguni 1)
Mercury in the second half, Jupiter in the latter half and
Venus grace you. Others do not.
This offers a bright picture. You succeed in ventures. After
a period of depression you grow suddenly enthusiastic by
the changes which enliven your otherwise dreary life. You
take pup new ventures after some gap and thus make your
life colourful. In official, you develop innovative schemes
and win the approbation of the concerned persons. If
you are engaged in business your new products attract
the attention of people and your techniques of marketing
prove successful.
You actions bear fruit. An activity which has been
temporarily stopped now acquires fresh momentum.
Disputes on properties, wealth etc. Go in your favour and
nor a loss though there are some shortcomings.
Marriage proposals click and you choose the right partner.
There is good flow of income.
Newlyweds enjoy themselves.
Makha: You gain from disputes. You gain from
investments. Unfavourable currents disturb you.
Poorvaphalguni: You lose in disputes. Problems of health
cause concern. Favourable current cheer you up.
Uttaraphalguni 1: You gain from disputes. You gain from
investments. Unfavourable currents disturb you.
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Kanya (Virgo)
Uttaraphalguni 2, 3, 4, Hasta and
Chitta 1, 2
The Sun in the first half, Mars, Jupiter in the early half,
Venus and Ketu favour you. Others do not.
This offers an average picture. You feel that your influence
has declined. At the same time you have with some
others friends and associates who can help you. Men
of consequence may disregard you despite their earlier
acquaintance with you. But estrangement gets patched
up because of the powerful efforts of some middle men.
If you are engaged in business you find that the publicity
methods are inadequate and you may employ new
personnel for this. But this produces little improvement.
Your claims for damages are not settled properly. But you
vanquish the enemies and get the money legitimately due
to you. In this some confidential records at your disposal
help you.
The indifferent attitude of some close friends annoys you.
In this you find that things are resolved in due course in
your favour.
Marriage proposals draw flak. Still some woman may try
to help you. Newlyweds feel happy.
Uttaraphalguni 2, 3, 4: You gain from disputes. You
enjoy the favour of seniors. Unfavourable currents disturb
you.
Hasta: You lose in disputes. Problems of health cause
concern. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Chitta 1, 2: You gain from disputes. You gain from
investments. Favourable currents make you happy.
Tula (Libra)
Chitta 3,4, Swati and
Visakha 1, 2, 3
The Sun, Mercury in the first half, Jupiter in the first half,
Venus and Rahu favour you. Others do not.
This offers a fairly good picture. You succeed in many
ventures. But the difficulty is that some undertakings end
up unsatisfactorily. The promises are not kept. There are
lapses in the part of some people engaged in the work
ultimately land up to failure. The initial enthusiasm
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gradually disappears. But you have some sources which
offer you strength and with this you manage even difficult
situations.
Those who do business suddenly find that their supporters
withdraw partly due to the instigation of the antagonists.
Job seekers have mixed experiences. Some of them do
well in the interview, yet have to wait for some time to
get a suitable posting.
The bulldog tenacity with which you are opposed by
the opponents is at times alarming. But you are able to
withstand the onslaught with your effort.
Marriage proposals are partly successful.
Newlyweds are happy.
Chitta 3, 4: You gain from disputes. You enjoy the support
of seniors. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Swati: You lose in disputes. Problems of health cause
concern. Unfavourable currents disturb you.
Visakha 1, 2, 3: You gain in disputes. Problems of health
cause concern. Unfavourable currents cheer you up.
Vrischika (Scorpio)
Visakha 4, Anuradha and Jyestha
The Sun in the latter half, Mercury, Jupiter in the latter
half, and Rahu favour you. Others do not.
This offers an average picture. First of all you find that
some hurdles in profession get removed and you are able to
go forward with your schemes. You are also applauded for
the success. Certain perks denied to your earlier are now
at your disposal. Your claim for damages is also settled
without delay. Some friends who have been away from
you meet you and revive their relations. You get wealth
from unexpected sources. Some contracts get extended
though some financial loss perturbs you at times. Your
attempts to renovate the house and decorate it prove
successful. You are really concerned about the health of
some seniors. Mental worries caused by family problems
continue to disturb you. If you are engaged in business
you are excited at the new avenues opened. The present
scenario is really encouraging.
Marriage proposals click and you choose the right partner.
Newlyweds feel quite happy.
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Visakha 4: You gain in disputes. You gain from
investments. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Anuradha: You lose in disputes. Problems of health cause
concern. Unfavourable currents disturb you.
Jyestha: You gain in disputes. You enjoy the support of
seniors. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Dhanus (Sagittarius)
Moola, Poorvashada and
Uttarashada 1
Mercury in the latter half, Jupiter in the early half, Venus
during the major part and Ketu are favourable. Others
are not.
This is mediocre. It is true that some pleasant experiences
excite you. But the initial success and the euphoria caused
disappear gradually. At the same time some obstacles
vanish and your ventures which have been moving
normally have a take-off. With all these problems caused
by the concerned authorities, health problems and financial
difficulties impede everything. A close associate whom
you trusted ditches all hopes.
You are successful in transferring the money kept
elsewhere without difficulty. You have a hair-breath
escape from an accident.
Towards the close of the month you face sidelining caused
by some kinsmen. Some financial problems disturb you.
But there is steady income to meet the quotidian expenses.
Marriage proposals partially click. Newlyweds have
normal happiness.
Moola: You gain from disputes. You gain from
investments. Unfavourable currents disturb you.
Poorvashada: You lose in disputes. Problems of health
cause concern. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Uttarashada 1: You gain from disputes. You enjoy the
support of seniors. Unfavourable currents annoy you.
Makara (Capricorn)
Uttarashada 2, 3 4, Sravana and
Dhanistha 1, 2
Mars, Mercury in the first half, Jupiter in the second half,
Venus and Saturn grace you. Others do not.
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This offers a good picture. You find that some major
problems which have been remaining unsolved and
satisfying solutions are now nearing settlement. You may
also be enthralled at the sudden developments providing
a kaleidoscopic variety and ultimately leading to success.
You feel that your bad days are over and fortune has at
last dawned on you. In official life you make your mark
and your new methods are liked by the higher-ups. If
you are engaged in business you find new entrepreneurs
seeking partnership with you and many others will request
for franchise. Those having romance become successful
and this leads to pleasant consequences.
You vanquish your enemies and establish your claim on
wealth, property etc.
Marriage proposals click and you choose the right partner.
Newlyweds have an enjoyable honeymoon.
Uttarashadha 2, 3, 4: You gain from disputes. You gain
from investments. Unfavourable currents disturb you.
Sravana: You lose in disputes. Problems of health cause
concern. Favourable currents make you happy.
Dhanistha 1, 2: You gain from disputes. You enjoy the
favour of seniors. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Kumbha (Aquarius)
Dhanistha 3, 4, Satabhisha, and
Poorvabhadrapada 1, 2, 3
The Sun in the first half, Mars, Mercury in the latter half,
Jupiter in the first half and Venus towards the close are
favourable. Others are not.
This offers an average picture. Though you are quite
happy in the beginning you find some reverses towards
the close. There is no difficulty in running the day-to-
day life. But some important schemes in which you
are really interested do not succeed. This is partly due
to your hibernation after succeeding in many missions.
More than this your new environment is not favourable.
Even right activities are mistaken for over smartness and
consequently you are a loser. With all these you get some
favours from the higher-ups in the beginning of the month.
If you are engaged in business you find that false
propaganda about your products upsets the business.
Marriage proposals partially succeed. Newlyweds feel
happy
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Dhanistha 3, 4: You gain from disputes. You gain from
investments. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Satabhishak: You lose in disputes. Problems of health
cause concern. Unfavourable currents disturb you.
Purvabhadra 1, 2, 3: You gain in disputes. You gain from
investments. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Meena (Pisces)
Poorvabhadrapada 4,
Uttarabhadrapada and Revati
The Sun in the latter half, Mercury in the first half, Jupiter
in the latter half and Rahu favour you. Others are not.
This offers a fairly good picture. Though the beginning
is dark, you find that as the month advances you come
across interesting experiences. First of all, your official
life is happy. In social life also you feel comfortable. You
may get some important position. If you are religious
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Marriage proposals click and you choose the right partner.
Birth of a child or grandchild is likely.
Newlyweds have a normal time.
Poorvabhadrapada 4 : You gain in disputes. You gain
from investments. Favourable currents make you happy.
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Vedic Astrology Conference

T he Annual 17th Vedic Astrology Conference from
June 30th 2016 for a week organized by the Sivananda
Ashram Yoga Farm, Grass Valley, California was a get
the client. He imparted the attentive audience a simple and
systematic method of doing a meaningful reading. Later
he also spoke on Jupiter referring to it as 'The secret key'.
together of great scholars (of Jyotisha, Yoga and Vastu)
that included Swami Sitaramananda, the Acharya and Komilla Sutton, co-founder of
Director of the Ashram, James Kelleher, Komilla Sutton, British Association for Vedic
William Levacy, Brent Becvar, Andrew Foss, Keiko Ito, Astrology and a well-known
Bill Sinclair, Krishna Darshan and Niranjan Babu. The consultant and Jyotisha teacher
audience was treated to a treasure house of Jyotish, Yoga and the author of several books
and Vastu knowledge and the interactive sessions the spoke about the D 4, D 16 and
teachers had with the students was remarkable and very D 24 charts. Her very interesting
educative. The primary topic of the seminar was Jyotish talk covered a wide range of
and Yogic guidance in a time of stress and crisis. topics that included wealth, higher
education and went into the depth
Keiko Ito, a vedic astrology of these three divisional charts.
scholar from Japan and a student
of Komilla Sutton introduced D r. B i l l L e v a c y, P r e s i d e n t
the audience to the principles Amercican Council of Vedic
of Jyotisha and highlighted its Astrology and a well known
importance as a counselling scholar of Jyotisha who has
science. She emphasized that authored several books and has
Jyotisha was an excellent tool to recieved a number of awards
bring about a better understanding (that include Jyotisha Mahasagara
of oneself and to foresee challenging periods. It also award from Raman &Rajeswari
offered many ways to work on the Research Foundation) spoke about
difficulties in the natal charts and identifying stress factors through Jyotisha. The audience
tough transits. were made aware of how to use the tools of Vedic
astrology, and modern research and to examine factors that
Swami Sitaramananda spoke about stress people the most and what can be done about it. He
stress causes and Yoga and said also educated the participants about the eighth house and
this great science of yoga can with called it the house of transcendance. The spiritual state of
pranayama and meditation relieve transcendence that is the spiritual death or quiescence
the stress and strains of today's of the mind and not just the physical death of the body,
hectic living. he said.
James Kelleher, former board Dr. Andrew Foss, President and co-
member of the Amercan Council founder of the British Association
of Astrological Sciences and of Vedic Astrology, author of
student of well-knownJyotishi popular vedic astrology software is
M. K. Gandhi of London did a a Jaimini scholar and has lectured
master class on how to give a worldwide. His talks titled 'Living
reading. This was special class with Rahu' and 'Living with Mars'
giving guidelines on how to give a gave much food for thought on
consultation and put optimism into these two malefic planets which

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are now playing an important transit game - Rahu creating
the Guru Chandala Yoga closetting with Jupiter and Mars
in proximity with Saturn and conjoining with him on
August 24th in his own house.
Brent Becvar, with a Masters
degree in Education and
Psychology who has worked
with world renowned Deepak
Chopra and has over thirty years
of experience as a psychotherapist,
educator and astrologer spoke on
the Purusharthas - the four aims
of life - Dharma, Artha, Kama and
Moksha. He related each Purushartha to planetary houses.
He said 1, 5 and 9 houses were Dharma houses. 1st house
is where self-consciousness emerges to think, analyse,
separate and deduce to begin the journey to enlightenment.
5th house, he said, is the inspiration of the sense of purpose
through creative expression and this reflects the purva
punya. 9th house, he added, is the most auspicious house
indicating our spiritual beliefs, luck, righteousness, Guru
and father. Brent emphasized that the 9th house embraces
the element of divinity or super consciousness. He also
related the kendras - 1, 4, 7, 10 - 1st house to self and
soul, 4th to Moksha, 10th to Artha and 7th to Kama. He
discussed a few example charts.
Bill Sinclair with certification
from American Council of Vedic
Astrology and Komilla Academy
of Vedic Studies, who is also
a member of Council of Vedic
Astrology educated the audience
on astrological aspects of the mind,
including Trauma Counselling.
He spoke of Saumya and Krura
planets and the dusthana houses 6, 8 and 12 which he said
were responsible for all woes in life. He went into the depth
and explained the nuances with the help of charts that
included those of Swami Sivananda and Ramanujacharya.
He also spoke of Crisis and Resilency. Bill said crisis was
the choice between right and wrong and resilency was
the moral and ethical expression
of one's core self. He explained
how Jyotisha can give us insight
into these areas of life.
Krishna Darshan from Uruguay
who has studied under Swami
Vishnudevananda and conducts
classes in yoga, is a vedic astrology
scholar under the banner of
Sivananda Sadhana Kutir spoke on Astrology and
Karma and the kleshas or afflictions/impurities of the
mind. Niranjan Babu spoke about the fascinating science
of Vastu Shastra and brought out its connections with
Jyotisha. He said since the source for the two shastras were
the Vedas, both were inter related and inter dependant.
Prof. Subramaniam of Potti
Sreeramulu University was a
surprise speaker at the conference.
He spoke of Karakas while
delineating the aspects of stress.
The telugu speech was brilliantly
and spontaneously translated into
Engish by Pandit Samavedulu.
The second day of the conference had
participants metaphysically enlivened
with a NavagrahaHoma by two vedic
scholars Pandit Samavedula and
Swami Vashishtananda.
The participants left with volumes of
fresh knowledge in their minds and
metaphysically charged.
Credit goes to Swami
Sitaramananda, Director of
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
for conducting this wonderful
conference every year for the
last seventeen years. The eighty
acres of the Ashram is a haven
of nature's beauty located in the
beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills
with temples of Shiva, Durga, Krishna and Dhanavantari.
The Ashram was established by Swami Vishnudevananda
in 1971 in the name of his Guru and mentor Swami
Sivananda. Swami Sitaramananda, a senior disciple
of Swami Vishnudevananda was nominated Acharya
by him in 1989 and has trained many yoga teachers
in California, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Bahamas and
India. The internationally reputed and read book of
Swami Vishnudevananda - Complete Illustrated Book
of Yoga - has been translated into Vietnamese by Swami
Sitaramananda.
The Grass Valley Vedic Astrology Conference was
indeed a great learning experience for all the attendees.
NiranjanBabu and his wife Umarani were provided
accommodation in one of Ashram cottages and provided
with excellent vegetarian food during their stay at the
ashram.

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Sunrise and Sunset Timings for August 2016

Date Bengaluru Hyderabad Mumbai New Delhi Thiruvananthapuram
August Sunrise Sunrise Sunrise Sunrise Sunrise
Sunset Sunset Sunset Sunset Sunset
2016 local time local time local time local time local time
1 6:05 6:46 5:55 6:49 5:55 6:48 5:43 7:10 06:14 18:43
2 6:05 6:46 5:55 6:48 5:40 6:48 5:55 7:10 06:14 18:43
3 6:05 6:45 5:56 6:48 5:56 6:48 5:44 7:09 06:14 18:43
4 6:05 6:45 5:56 6:47 5:56 6:47 5:45 7:08 06:14 18:42
5 6:06 6:45 5:56 6:47 5:56 6:47 5:45 7:07 06:14 18:42
6 6:06 6:44 5:57 6:46 5:57 6:46 5:46 7:07 06:14 18:42
7 6:06 6:44 5:57 6:46 5:57 6:46 5:47 7:06 06:14 18:41
8 6:06 6:43 5:57 6:45 5:57 6:45 5:47 7:05 06:14 18:41
9 6:06 6:43 5:57 6:45 5:57 6:45 5:48 7:04 06:14 18:41
10 6:06 6:43 5:58 6:44 5:58 6:44 5:48 7:03 06:14 18:40
11 6:06 6:42 5:58 6:44 5:58 6:44 5:49 7:02 06:14 18:40
12 6:07 6:42 5:58 6:43 5:58 6:43 5:49 7:01 06:14 18:40
13 6:07 6:41 5:58 6:43 5:58 6:43 5:50 7:01 06:14 18:39
14 6:07 6:41 5:59 6:42 5:59 6:42 5:50 7:00 06:14 18:39
15 6:07 6:40 5:59 6:41 5:59 6:41 5:51 6:59 06:14 18:38
16 6:07 6:40 5:59 6:41 5:59 6:41 5:52 6:58 06:14 18:38
17 6:07 6:39 5:59 6:40 5:59 6:40 5:52 6:57 06:14 18:38
18 6:07 6:38 5:59 6:39 5:59 6:39 5:53 6:56 06:14 18:37
19 6:07 6:38 6:00 6:39 6:00 6:39 5:53 6:55 06:14 18:37
20 6:07 6:37 6:00 6:38 6:00 6:38 5:54 6:54 06:14 18:36
21 6:08 6:37 6:00 6:37 6:00 6:37 5:54 6:53 06:14 18:36
22 6:08 6:36 6:00 6:37 6:00 6:37 5:55 6:52 06:14 18:35
23 6:08 6:36 6:00 6:36 6:00 6:36 5:55 6:51 06:14 18:35
24 6:08 6:35 6:01 6:35 6:01 6:35 5:56 6:50 06:14 18:34
25 6:08 6:34 6:01 6:35 6:01 6:35 5:56 6:49 06:14 18:34
26 6:08 6:34 6:01 6:34 6:01 6:34 5:57 6:48 06:14 18:33
27 6:08 6:33 6:01 6:33 6:01 6:33 5:57 6:46 06:14 18:33
28 6:08 6:33 6:01 6:32 6:01 6:32 5:58 6:45 06:14 18:32
29 6:08 6:32 6:01 6:32 6:01 6:32 5:58 6:44 06:14 18:32
30 6:08 6:31 6:02 6:31 6:02 6:31 5:59 6:43 06:14 18:31
31 6:08 6:31 6:02 6:30 6:02 6:30 5:59 6:42 06:14 18:31
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Timings for
Rahukala, Gulikakala and Yamakantaka
12 hours of the day and 12 hours of
the night are divided into 8 sections
each having duration of 90 minutes or
1 hours each. The seven Upagrahas
kaala, paridhi, dhooma, ardhaprahara,
yamakantaka, indrachaapa and
Maandi take over by turns their ruler-
ship of the seven sections, each day,
leaving one to Rahu. The period ruled
by Rahu is called Raahukala which
is generally considered inauspicious.
The timings of the ruler-ship of
Raahukala for the seven weekdays are
furnished in the table below.
The timings given are for days when
the sunrise is 06.00 AM and sunset
06.00 PM. For calculating the exact
duration of the period of Raahukalam,
on any day, the duration of the
daytime must be ascertained first and
that has to be divided by 8. The result
arrived will denote the duration of for 85 minutes. It would commence
the each of the 8 sections for the day. 85 minutes before the actual unset of
the day namely, 05.40 AM. Therefore
For example take a Sunday having the Raahukala for the day will be
the sunrise at 06.20 AM and sunset from 16h.15m, to 17h.40m. It has
at 05.40 PM. The duration of the to be worked out accordingly for
daytime will then be only 11h.20m.., the periods of other Upagrahas also.
or 680minutes. Divided by 8 the Gulikakala is considered auspicious.
sectional value will be only 85 Regarding Yamakantaka, popularly
minutes. Raahukala generally for considered inauspicious, opinions
Sunday is from 16.30 to 18 hrs. In this however, differ.
case Raahukala must therefore be only
Weekday Rahukala Gulikakala Yamakantaka
Sunday 16.30 to 18.00 15.00 to 16.30 12.00 to 13.30
Monday 07.30 to 09.00 13.30 to 15.00 10.30 to 12.00
Tuesday 15.00 to 16.30 12.00 to 13.30 09.00 to 10.30
Wednesday 12.00 to 13.30 10.30 to 12.00 07.30 to 09.00
Thursday 13.30 to 15.00 09.00 to 10.30 06.00 to 07.30
Friday 10.30 to 12.00 07.30 to 09.00 15.00 to 16.30
Saturday 09.00 to 10.30 06.00 to 07.30 13.30 to 15.00

g. 135/- g. 150/- g. 85/- g. 50/-

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