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PEACE JOY My respect to all Divine religions of this
world which spread God’s message,
LOVE unconditional love, peace and make
this world a place of
Joy(Paradise).

OM NAMASHIVAYA! WHO AM I to write something on Peace,


OM NAMO NARAYANAYA!! Love and Joy which all miraculous
creatures of the UNIVERSAL MIND or
This is dedicated to His Holiness Sri GOD or NATURE or whichever name
Selvam Siddhar and Hindu Temple of you like to call.
Georgia & Family.
This is not to find fault with GOD’s
We Salute to all Saints, Gurujis, Teachers, Divine Creatures. We wonder
Maharshis, Sages and God/Self realised seeing,feeling, perceiving and imagining
persons of this world without whom’s this MIRACULOUS UNIVERSE
Teachings and Guidance our life seems and surrender fully to HIM. As I am
to have no meaning. transformed from non-believer to a man
of fully devoted to God service for the rest
world you better stop here
and BE AS YOU ARE.

Everybody or every
creature of this miraculous
God’s creation is Unique
and Divine. This Universe,
nOt even single atom,
exists withot HIM.

This is only the message


of those saints and sages
of the past and present as
understood by me. This
is not with the desire to
change the world but to
give sometime to change
ourselves. If you have
some time to GOD also
you will have peace,
love and joy. Read divine
scriptures like The Holy
Geeta,The Upanishads,
the teachings of Self-
of life and having some understanding
Realised souls(Paramahansa Yogananda,
of life because of the so many Guru’s
Swami Sivananda, Sri Aurobindo and
divine spiritual words(read/heared)
so on), The Holy Bible, The Quran and
and by the Grace of GOD experiencing
Buddha’s teaching or whichever you like
some real peace, having unconditional
to understand God and Life and where
love to all creatures without judgement
we are in this Universe or who Am I.
and Joy(bliss or happiness) going in
So the credit of this writing is not mine.
on meditation for sometime and after
The Body, Mind and Intelligence of
getting an opportunity to write by the
VishnuShivapriyan is fully surrendered
grace of God through Sri Selvam siddhar
to That Super Power which has created
I started writing. If you feel that you
this Universe.
have already achieved peace, love and
joy like the many realised persons of this
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God is Love. So it is with love this you have in all possible ways.
VishnuShivapriyan writes . Sharing For every action there is equal and
whatever you have will multiply this opposite reaction. Keeping this law
UNIVERSAL law.The UNIVERSAL in mind you decide your action in this
CONSCIOSNESS has created everything world.
with a purpose. VishnuShivapriyan
purpose now in life, by the grace god, is
For a ignorant mind God is No where.
to spread peace, unconditional love andFor anintelligent mind God is Nowhere.
divine Joy. Because of our ignorance God is everywhere and in everything,
we make paradise mother earth a hell toall powerfull, without beginning
live. Ethanai Kodi Inbam thanthai Iraiva
and end, changeless in everchanging
only comes to my mind. Universe, spread in all directions
endlessly, within and without and HE
As you sow so you reap. If you want is smaller than an atom and bigger than
peace, love and joy in this world, sow your imagined world and Universe.
and show whatever peace love and joy Though VishnuShivapriyan read a

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any urge to smoke again. searching happiness
Now VishnuShivapriyan everywhere And in
feels accepting life as everything except God
given by God and this who is inside us too;
life itself a great wealth I wonder why we are
to relish not to mourn. ignorant of miraculous
VishnuShivapriyan Creation of GOD;
now feel more peaceful. I wonder why our desire
VishnuShivapriyan now is endless except God’s
able to have unconditional desire;
love with everybody I wonder why we are
without jealousy and not happy with what we
judgement. My life have;
changed from the usual I wonder when
lot of spiritual books materialistic life of this unconditional Love to the
for more than 15years, world to joyful spritual world going to spread;
VishnuShivapriyan dedicated to God’s service I wonder now Who is
started meditating life. VishnuShivapriyan going to spread God’s
practically with the Mantra got the opportunity message to the world;
“OM MAMASHIVAYA to write as wished. I wonder who knows the
“ as advised by Siddhar VishnuShivapriyan gives Answer;
Sri Dharmalingam below one poem written ONLY GOD KNOWS!!!.
Swamigal present avtar of some time back in a If you find something
Siddhar Sri Kagapujandar different mode of life. intersting in this will
for some days and continue...
later included Divine ONLY GOD KNOWS
Mantra “ OM NAMO I wonder why we forget the MAY LOVE PEACE
NARAYANAYA” with Father of the Universe; AND JOY PREVAIL
that. Everything happens I wonder why we forget the EVERYWHERE. GOD
according to God’s plan. Owner of the Universe; BLESS US.
He is Director of this I wonder why we compete
Cosmic worldly drama with one another VishnuShivapriyan
and we are only actors and for material things;
spectators. Within some I wonder why we forget the
days VishnuShivapriyan real Owner,the LORD;
left 25 years of cigarete I wonder why we are
smoking habit withot
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of heart and mind. The lotus flower
represents long life, health, honor and
good luck.

The roots are planted in the soil of the


pond or river bottom, while the leaves
float on top of the water surface. The
flowers are usually found on thick stems
rising several centimeters above the
water. The thickness of stem is about
quarter of an inch and its hollow inside
where air can pass through. Lotuses,
prized for their serene beauty, are
delightful to behold as their blossoms
open on the surface of a pond.

These naturally treated flowers are of


different kinds and colors from white,
blue, pink, red and green. Since it is
produced in pure and soft water of lakes,
The Lotus Flower is one of the most the qualities and the tendencies are so
beautiful, ancient and deepest symbols smooth and most useful to the human
of our planet. body.

The lotus flower grows in muddy water Specifically, our eyes are in need of this
and rises above the surface to bloom with flower. In olden days, the Rishis and
remarkable beauty. At night the flower Saints used the lotus essence for their
closes and sinks underwater, at dawn it well being of eyes. In today’s world,
rises and opens again. Untouched by the anyone who is involved in eye strenuous
impurity, lotus symbolizes the purity jobs or activities needs to maintain their
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eye health. And the best natural remedy Let it cool down for an approximate
is from the most beautiful flower, lotus. hour and with a thin cloth filter, the
essence of lotus can be filtered and
How to prepare Lotus Essence? We have preserved in a glass container. No
to collect stems of lotus and clean them colors or preservatives are needed. Use
in pure water. Just 500 grams will do. one to two drops per eye on daily basis.
Then collect the flower, which usually The mixture should be kept in cool, dry
has more than one hundred petals per place and maximum days permitted for
flower. These petals and stem of the usage will be 3 months. Using the lotus

flower portion should be dried in a essence will improve your vision health
shadow region of home for a minimum and help you achieve healthy eye sight
10 days. After ascertaining the dryness, until your later years of life.
cut the entire quantity in to pieces. A
clean stainless steel vessel with pure
water of 750 ml should be heated in a
stove. The cut pieces of stem and flower
dust, shall be immersed in boiling water
until it is soft and condensed. Then turn
of the heat.

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Sri Krishna led the team of
cows to forest near by the river side. He
played music with his flute, to control the
cows and that they might not go beyond
and far away. Again in the evening Sri
Krishna used to play the flute music to
call back cows to their sheds.

Sri Krishna’s flute


music touched the divinely beings like,
Ramba, Urvasi, Menaka and
Krishna Leela (The divinely play with Thilloththama, who
gopikas) came near by
t h e
In Brindhaban, the time of
spring season came. The peacocks
presented their dance. All
the trees which had
lost their
Brindhaban
to hear the divinely
music of Sri Krishna. When
they listened the heavenly music of
Sri Krishna they plunged themselves
leaves with unlimited pleasure. Along with
due to the heavy them joined, Sri Naradha the great saint
winter started to grow up. and Siddha Vidhyathar also enjoyed
All the leaves of the trees began the music. The heavenly beings named
to spring. By this season Sri Krishna ‘Gandharvas’ also immersed in the
used to guide and look after the cows. divinly music of Sri Krishna. Even the
He used to take food at the mid noon. good saints whom after their fasting,
All the water ponds were with water had their ritual diet food and went to
for full level. The Brindhaban appeared ‘Brindhaban’ and heared the unique
with green trees. The flowers began to music of Sri Krishna. They were pleased
blossom up. All the trees began to yield with pleasure. Even all kinds of birds
fruits of varieties for riping. with out closing their eye lids heared the

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heavenly flute music. The animals like Sri Krishna with their lips, they made a
tigers, lions and cheetas became calm wet sand image of ‘SriGowri’ and they
and soft natured while they heared the followed the prayers with flowers and
flute music of Krishna. All the ladies camphor to the Goddess ‘Sri Gowri’.
of women hood in Brindaban liked When the final day for completion of
SriKrishna and they were called as the ceremony at the Banks of “River
‘Gopikas’.They fell in love and had the Yamuna”,
affection with Sri Krishna. The rainy
season came. In that time the people, All the Gopikas went to bathe in the river
who looked after the cattles used to do a Yamuna. Before that, they placed their
ceremony. dresses and sarees safely at the bank of
Yamuna. All of them were bathing in
The purpose for the ceremony was to the river, dipping their body up to the
get the blessings of the Almighty for neck.
the welfare of their cattle and their
lively hood. The principle Goddess for By that time, Sri Krishna entered to
that ceremony was named “Gowri”. the riverbank, to play with Gopikas,
Sri Krishna ordered to commence that took their sarees, and climbed upon a
ceremony “Kathyayani viratha. By tall tree. All the Gopikas watched this
doing this ceremony, it was believed that mischievous action of Sri Krishna. It was
those who had not got married would be really a clumsy scene with shy. Gopikas
married soon. asked Sri Krishna, “You have taken our
cloths and climbed upon that tree. We
At the riverbank of ‘kalinthi’ the Gopikas are not immoral woman but Gopikas.
(Female devotees) while worshipping Do you know the manners? “You your

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self know that you are thief of butter” we Sri Krishna with the Gopikas could
will inform about this to your parents. If confuse every one. But there is a sound
you can return back the clothes we will reason behind it. Long ago there was a
forgive and worship you”. big forest in which the Rishis (saints)
were worshipping Lord Narayana.
However, Sri Krishna denied all the They did severe penance. They had the
request from Gopikas, who pleaded for presence of the Lord. Rishis enjoyed
their clothes, one Gopika came nakedly the incomparable beauty of Lord. Their
before Sri Krishna and worshipped him inner hearts had the desires to embrace
by raising her both hands. Lord Krishna the Lord. Even in this present day the
gave her the clothes. The other Gopikas friends, family members when they
also one by one-worshipped Sri.Krishna come or go for out stations we use to
with both hands got back thir clothes. embrace each other in respect of love.

By this playful act of Sri Krishna, it was Lord blessed born them their wishes and
denoting directly that one should avoid told them that in their future births, they
body consciousness to attain enlightment. would born as Gopikas in Brindaban and
To a common out look the conduct of the lord in his incornation as Sri.Krishna

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would grant them the opportunities. of the scholars. This time, wives of the
As such, Sri Krishna when played the scholars treated the collegeus of Sri
flute the Gopikas enjoyed the tunes and Krishna nicely and gave the food they
submerged with the sweetness. There asked.
were so many Krishnas in formation.
Each of the Gopikas was able to be with But one scholar came to know about this
Sri Krishna individually. They were activity of his wife and her offering food
pleased to dance around sri Krishna and to the cow herds with whom Sri Krishra
their boon asper their previous birth accompanied. That scholar began to
came for existence. It was purely the punish his wife through the deer’s skin
achievement of devotion only and nothing by tieing her both hands and dragged
beyond that to be considered. One day her on the way to home. However,
Sri Krishna that woman did
with other not think about
cowherds any thing and
went deep worshipped Sri
into a Krishna. By that
forest. Sri time, a palanquin
Krishna’s decorated with
colleagues flowers came
told him, from heaven
that they are and took her to
hungry. “vaigundha”,
Sri Narayana’s
Sri Krishna palace of heaven.
told them Sri Naryana,
in this forest some Brahmin scholars Sri Krishna and all explain about the
are performing “Homa” (a kind of holy Almighty “Sri Maha Vishnu” only.
fire). Go and ask for food. As per the
words of Sri Krishna, the cowherds Then Sri Krishna told the wives of the
went and asked food from the scholars. other scholars and all other scholars that,
But the scholars refused to give food to “Those who surrender and worship me
them because they thought Sri Krishna would not enter into the hell”. Then the
should have been an ordinary person. scholars regretted about their ignorance.
Hearing this, Sri Krishna again told his The Sri Krishna with his cowherds took
cowherds to get food from the wives the food and ate.

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Introduction
Adi Shankara was born thousand years before
this century. He was born in a Brahmin family,
but he lost his father at the very young stage of
life. His birth place is called “KALADY”, a
small village situated in KERALA of SOUTH
INDIA. Up to six years he was brought up by
his mother. He was willing to take renunciation
by that age of six itself. However, his mother
refused him for Ashram life of renunciation
and penance.

One day, when the boy Shankara was taking


bath in the river, a crocodile caught one of his
legs. That information went into the ears of
his mother. His mother ran to the riverbank
and saw her son struggling for life. At that
stage also, Sri Shankara told his mother,
that if she could permit him for a life of
renunciation Lord Vishnu would save my life
from this crocodile. His mother had no other
go. She gave permission for the boy to take
renunciation. slogas of philosophy. Bhaja Govindam is a
collection of poems written by Adi Shankara
By surprise an elephant came into that place and his desiples, Sri Padma pathar and Sri
and fought with the crocodile. The crocodile Todakachariyar. Baja Govindham plainly
slipped into the river leaving the boy unhurt. explains the sorrowful and changeable nature
From that time he became Sanyasi (sage/saint/ of the worldly life of people.
monk). It was meant, that a person who left the
earthly pleasures. But Sri Shankara promised Bhaja Govindham follows with 31Slogas,
his mother that he would come to her at the worshipping Sri Vishnu in other name Sri
time of her last days . He traveled through out Govindha.
India and visited all holy places. Adi Shankara
had composed and written many Sanskrit Sloga No.1
Oh fool, the time of death is harmful, what
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Sloga No.3
Oh fool!! A young woman’s breasts and hip
are made by flesh and excessive protein. Do
not get infatuation or lust by looking at them!
Think with patience how these forms come
into vision. Control the mind by minute to
minute and second to second. Think about
the basic elements of those physical anatomy,
then the lust and sexual feeling will not arise.

Sloga No.4
In the lotus leaf, the dew drops of water in
the early morning, which exists for a few
seconds. Human life is impermanent. This
world has strange nature. Every where Ego
and Selfishness and disease appear and exist.
For this destructive worldly pleasure don’t
wander with hunger.

Sloga No.5
When a person has ability to earn and make
income, his relatives and others will love him
much. When that person becomes unable
is the use of learning Sanskrit grammar like to make money, wealth due to old age, his
“Duklinkarane”.The Grammatical verses will relatives and others start to neglect him, and
not save any one when the death occurs. they would not ask his well fare. In old age that
person would fall bed-ridden due to disease.
So, through the mind, through the words No one would come near to that person.
and through physique worship the “Lord
Govindha”. Always worship by chanting the Sloga No.6
words “Lord Govindha”. While that bird named ‘soul’ fly away from
one’s physique, no body would care about
Sloga No.2 that person. With whom that person shared
Oh fool!! A person gets wealth through his the pleasure would get afraid to go near to that
past births and contributions. Avoid strong dead body. These are temporary contacts with
desire for money, wealth and property. Be close relatives and not permanent. The flower
satisfied with what that comes ultimately. Do like words from them would cease. Nothing
not get confused and get strong desire and in this world is eternal.
become insane. The deeds of past birth have
much attachment to present life. Sloga No.7
When a person born and reach to boy hood,
he spends his time through playful activities.
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When a person attains young, he goes behind deep-mist that disclose the “Truth” of one’s
woman for pleasure. When a person attains “Self”.
old age, he spends his time through thinking
about past with tears. These are the three Sloga No.9
stages of one’s worldly life. Even then no one Have and join with the true devotees of God!
spends his time about thinking of the God. No Join with justful people. Then the truth and
one leads his life towards the Almighty. revealation will come through this attachment!
Then the imaginary relations and attraction
Sloga No.8 would destroy. By that time a person will
Who is one’s son? Who is one’s wife? This achieve eternal pleasure and will be a known
world is nothing but strange trap. Where from one to all. Even while living in this world a
a person comes into this world? Who are the person will become a saint or devotee of God
relatives when a person has not entered into and attains wisdom. Then those people know
this world? Engage into that “Deep thought”! and understand about the eternal pleasure.
Come to realize this physique is not one’s
nature! Then how this birth came? Search
through philosophy. How and where this

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Meditation is a process that leads to a
state of consciousness that brings serenity,
clarity and bliss. Without much effort,
just be as an audience and witness the
mind how it acts. What are the desires
that the mind is longing? What are the
dreams that the mind enjoys? From the
reminiscences, what is the expectation?
Without giving a judgment or argument,
the watching is noticed. Without coming
to any conclusion about good or bad, just Just by sitting and thinking a subject or
continue watching. In a state of watcher, witnessing in a state of witness, the moment
the meditation in a form of witnessing is when the mind observes the silence is like
also one kind of meditation, which can be a sky. That experience will connect the self
called as ‘watcher’. to the sense and nerves of one’s lift, which
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is exposed as a picture. You can find the thoughts but you cannot
become as thoughts. You can find your
In your heart of heart i.e. in deep mind, feelings but you cannot become as
a deep silence will occur. It is like a sky, feelings. You can see the dreams but you
where clouds will come and go, planets like will not become as dream. Likewise, you
moon will appear and disappear, stars will
appear and disappear, but the sky, is stable
as it is. No one can touch it or destroy it or
even separate it. That is the phrase “such of
inner sky”. This is the object of meditation.
You have to go in and find the large sky
and enjoy the expanded happiness. What
ever you happen to look; you cannot be as
that of what you have seen.

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Brahma is the creation of Hiranyakarpana.
He has established a religion called ‘Yoga
Smiruthi’. Saint Pathanjali has done it as
theories with the experimental processes
like Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama,
Prathyakara, Tharanai, Thiana and Samathi.
Likewise, the eight steps are defined as
yoga. Many people think that the third
step of the art of yoga (Asana) when read
the yoga comes to an end. This is totally
wrong.

Controlling the actions and controlling the


mind are not at all possible for anyone all
of a sudden. The human body is practiced
to involve in ambitions, desires and
passions. This state derives to enjoy the
can desire, but you cannot be as desired. earthly pleasure and settle with worries.
You can imagine but cannot be converged So, the human body is the main one to be
as imagined. Leaving all sorts of such trained. That is why the “Asana” (physical
experiences, you have to step in, and one exercise) becomes important.
day all of a sudden the wonderful event
will occur and what all you have seen will The Saint Pathanjali, in his writings gives
disappear. The future and the induction will the theory “Stability (Sthira), Happiness
be in your vision. That is called prophet of (Sugan) and exercise (Asana)”, gives the
seer. That is the vacuum sky. Through that meaning that the happiness and the stability
broad sky, the fear of us will disappear. We lie in Asana. The neck, the head, and back,
can find and observe the love. We can see these three to be steady in a straight line
the God and get the deathlessness. Such and projected perfectly. This posture is
kind of meditation comes actually and most important in Yogasana.
not a givable object. Meditation cannot be
added to you. This can only come to you What is called “Yoga”? The scattered mind
through a basic transformation. to be controlled and focused to a perfection
that is “Yoga”. It is said in 4 stages, which
Almost 5000 years back, even in Bhagavat are:
Gita, the meditation is considered as a part
of yoga. The vibration in life is set aside by 1. Scattered stage.
meditation. In Vedas we find the originator 2. Brisklessness stage.
of yoga is ‘Hiranyakarpana’. The divine 3. Confused stage.
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be a male or female, which prevails makes
no difference. Whether young or old, no
such restrictions apply. Every one can do
the ‘Thiyana’. Involving yourself you can
become Gnani (A person with wisdom).

The physique should have the best health


and purity. The “Asana” is the first step
where one should keep the body parts clean
from his stomach to mouth, also, from the
lower portions of stomach and abdomen.
By following this habit, the diseases like
piles, appendices, hernia, hydrosol, and
stomachache will be cured.

As we are active, through out the day,


the cheeks, stomach, hands, legs, and
their flushes are drawn towards earth. To
4. Bringing to perfection-stage. balance this out, at least for a few minutes
of the day, let us try to focus our body to
In all of the above, the essential one is be upwards. It will give lot of comfort to
the important stage of, united aims to be body. To do this the practice in “asana” is
in perfection. Saint Pathanjali confers most important.
“Siddha Viruthi Nirothi Yoga”. This means
the knowledge of developed thoughts and The mind based on thoughts where the
its unification. sickness commences and that are why the
feelings got the elaborative and results
‘Vidya’ is Sanskrit language and it’s in blood pressure. To avoid all
meaning is ‘Art’. these, one
s h o u l d
From that art, practice
1. To frame the body (Asana-Art) to do
2. To frame the mind (Prathyakara) ‘asana’.
3. To frame the thoughts (Thiyuna-art)
4. The physique, mind, knowledge and
all together to be brought to a stage and
find the soul is called “Samathi”.

Let it be any religion or any caste, let it


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Padmasana, Sarnanga Asana, Bujan Asana,
Yogamudra and Mayura are few of many
kinds.

Yama explains
1.Ahimsa (No harm to living being)
2. Truth (Not telling lies-speaking the facts
only)
3.Thief tendency (Stealing others property)
4. Deathlessness (Immortality)
5.Controling the senses (Control of sex
desire and its ejaculations)

After practicing all these things the next


formalities are to be followed.
1. Purity (Clean, sacred, and faultless)
2. Penance (Constant worship forgetting
the atmosphere and surroundings)
3. Theoretical study.
4. Happiness in equalized state.
5. Worship to lord.

The above formulas should be stabilized and


the asana (posture) should be commenced
and the yoga will be regulated. Without
the regularity, the art of yoga cannot be
materialized in this birth. So many of the
have been exploited. When you happen to do
this, you are also recognized as persons with
wisdom like Sri Shankara, Sir Ramanuja,
Sri Viswamithra and Sri Vasista. If the yoga
is followed, so many benefits and aims can
be achieved.

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During the past issues, I ancient Siddhars and monks like Sri Adhi
was blessed well by the Sankaracharya, Acharya Ramanuja and Sri
Almighty and Sri Swamiji Madhvacharya. In this issue, I wish to describe
Siddhar to share my ideas the spirituality of Sikhism.
on Spirituality. In this The word “Sikh” itself has a very wonderful
issue, also I am blessed meaning.
well by the Almighty S – Sincerity
and Swamiji Sri Siddhar I – Integrity
to share my ideas on K – Kindness
Spirituality. During the H _ Humanity.
Pandit
L.V. Sharma past issues, I tried to quote The Sikhs are very famous for their sincerity.
some examples from In the Army forces of India, at least 40% of
the battalion will be Sikh only. They are so
fond of the Nation.
A progressive religion well ahead of its time
when it was founded over 500 years ago, The
Sikh religion today has a following of over 20
million people worldwide and is ranked as the
worlds 5th largest religion. Sikhism preaches
a message of devotion and remembrance of
God at all times, truthful living, equality of
humankind and denounces superstitions and
blind rituals. Sikhism is open to all through
the teachings of its 10 Gurus enshrined
in the Sikh Holy Book and Living Guru,
Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Shri Guru Nanak
Dev Ji founded Sikhism, (1469-1538). At
Sultanpur, he received a vision to preach the
way to enlightenment and God. He taught a
strict monotheism, society of humanity. He
rejected idol worship, and the oppressive
Hindu concept of caste. Only according to
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the Guruji’s directions In 1801, Maharaja
Ranjit Singh founded the Sikh state of Punjab
in Northern India. According to a historian
Vincent Smith, “The Punjab State was neither
a traditional Indian territorial State and
monarchy, nor merely a dictatorship of one
community over another.

The name of the religion means learner.


It is often mispronounced ‘seek’ It should
be pronounced ‘se-ikh’, with the final ‘kh’
sound like the ‘kh’ in Mikhail Gorbachev. He
is responsible for the saying “There is only
humanity and Spirituality. There is no Hindu,
there is no Muslim or any other religion”
which has since become one of the pillars
of Sikhism. He taught a strict monotheism,
society of humanity. He rejected idol worship,
and the Hindu concept of caste. Guru Nanak
and Panth (his followers) later built the first
Sikh temple at Katarpur. There are nine Gurus
followed by Guru Nanak. They are Sri Guru
Angad Dev Ji ,Sri Guru Ramdas Ji ,Sri Guru
Arjan Dev Ji ,Sri Guru Har Gobind Ji , Sri
Guru Har Rai Ji ,Sri Guru HarKrishan Ji ,Sri
Guru Teg Bhadur Ji and Sri Guru Gobind
Singh Ji .

A succession of nine Gurus (regarded as


reincarnations of Guru Nanak) led the
movement during the period from Guru
Nanak’s death until 1708. At that time, the
functions of the Guru passed to the Panth and
to the holy text, considered the 11th Guru.
Mogul emperors ruled a large area of South
Asia from the 16th century until the end of the
18th century. They attempted to convert the
Sikhs to Islam, but were unsuccessful. It has i.e. been converted to Islam. He fixed some
been said of one of the Sikh Gurus (considered rules for the Sikhs. Every female should cover
by many Sikhs to have been the last guru) that the head with a cloth called “Duppatta”. Every
“Had there been no Guru Gobind Singh, the Sikh male should have 5Ks with him. They are
entire country would have gotten circumcised”
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and the love of God. He introduced the singing
in praise of God, along with music, as a means
of linking the soul of man with God.

Guru Nanak had great reverence for women.


He allowed them to join all religious gatherings
and conferences and to sing the praises of
God. He gave them their full share in religious
functions.

To him, there are no barriers of race, class,


caste, creed or color, which check the progress
of any in reaching the goal. He realized the
great truth of fellowship of religions. He
preached the universal brotherhood of man
and the fatherhood of God to all people.
Kesh (long hair and beard), Komb (to keep the
hair clean), Katag (a ring made of gold copper
or steel worn in the wrist).Kripan
(a knife to be used as a life saving
weapon), Katcha (dhothy worn to
cover from hip to thigh and tied in a
tight position). Above all these 5 Ks,
they should have the 6th K, which
is kindness. There are only three
things to be followed compulsorily
by every Sikh. They are Service
(Seva), Sincerity and kindness. The
teachings of Guru Nanak are very
high in Spirituality.

Guru Nanak was a reformer. He


attacked the vicious tentacles of
corruptions in society. He strongly
protested against formalism and
ritualism. He carried the message
of peace and of love to everybody.
He was very liberal in his views. He
did not observe the rules of caste.
He tried his level best to remove
the superstitions of the people. He
preached purity, justice, goodness
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undergo the same discipline. All human
beings must live according to the will of the
Lord without grumbling or murmuring. The
best way to find God is to make His will
your own. Be in tune with the Infinite. The
first stage in making the divine will one’s
own is attained through prayer for divine
grace or favor. Guru Nanak attaches very
great importance to prayer. He says that man
without divine favor can achieve nothing. He
says: “Approach God with perfect humility.
Throw yourself on His mercy. Give up pride,
show and egoism. Beg for His kindness
and favor. Do not think of your own merits,
abilities, faculties and capacities. Be prepared
to die in the pursuit of His love and union
with Him”.

The beautiful composition of mystic poems


uttered by Nanak is contained in Japji.
Every Sikh sings it at daybreak. In Japji,
Guru Nanak has given a vivid description
of the stages through which man must pass
in order to reach the final resting place or
abode of eternal bliss. There are five stages
or Khandas. The first is called Dharm Khand
or “The Realm of Duty”. Everyone must
tread the path of righteousness. Everyone
will be judged according to his actions.

The next stage is Gyan Khand or “The


Realm of Knowledge” where the spirit of
divine knowledge reigns. The aspirant does
his duty with intense faith and sincerity. He
has the knowledge now, that only by doing
his duty in a perfect manner, he can reach
the abode of bliss or the goal of life.

The third stage is Sharam Khand. This is


Guru Nanak points out that the road to the “The Realm of Ecstasy”. There is the spiritual
abode of God is long and arduous. There are rapture here. There is beauty. The Dharma
no short cuts for rich people. Everyone must has become a part of one’s own nature. It has
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become an ingrained habit. It is no more a pride. Remember the essence of religion.
mere matter of duty or knowledge. Do not do and encourage the fauge things
of selfish people. It will not lead you in the
The fourth stage is Karam Khand or “The path of spirituality and godliness. However, a
Realm of Power”. The God of power rules life of goodness and pure spirituality you can
over this realm. The aspirant acquires power. attain all the things you need. You will have
He becomes a mighty hero. He becomes a permanent place in this earth and very good
invincible. The fear of death vanishes. place in the heaven after your demise.
I thank the Almighty God and Swamiji Sri
The fifth or the final stage is Sach Khand or Siddhar for giving me a chance to share my
“The Realm of Truth”. The formless One ideas on spirituality. In the next issue, we will
reigns here. Here the aspirant becomes one meet with some more thoughts on Spirituality.
with God. He has attained Godhead. He has I pray the Almighty to shower its blessings on
transmuted himself into Divinity. He has all of us to have a very good l
spiritual life. By
attained the goal of his life. He has found out these blessings, as according to our Swamiji’s
his permanent resting place. Now ends the words we can lead a comfortable living.
arduous journey of the soul.
OM Shanthi Om Shanthi Om Shanthi.
The teachings of GuruNanak are summarized
as follows. Love every faith: Put away thy
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During the past issues, I discussed about the to take away the hard-
various points of Vedic Astrology and planets. earned money of the
In this issue, I wish to discuss about some public.Thatswhy they
yogams, which brings a bright fortunes, and are not able to establish
some yogams, which brings the worst future, themselves properly.
and spoil the entire character of a human Now let me explain
being. about the “Yogams”.
. Nipuna Yogam
I usually say,” One should be blessed before As previously
he blesses others”. The Lord Shiva has blessed mentioned Lord Sun is
me a lot. That why I am able to lead a happy the king or group leader of the planets. If
comfortable life and solve the problems. he sits along with Lord Mercury, it is called
Atharva Vedic Astrology is entirely different as Nipuna Yogam. This is one of the best
from the regular astrology practiced by the yogams to get. If anybody has this yogam in
Jyothish around the world. Some of them the horoscope, it is definite that the person will
are not even able to pay their monthly bills be a graduate. If the previously mentioned
properly and some of them are having many two planets combine with Lord Saturn, there
health related problems. But the so called are two chances of this yogam. One, the
jyothish say,” come to me. I will change your person will be holding multiple degrees and
life within one particular time and solve all the other; the person will not even complete
your problems for a very nominal charge of his high school. Why these kind of change in
$11 to $51. I have only one question for them. the combination of the same planets? Saturn
If they are able to change the living style of is enemy to Sun. If the Sun sits in his own
others for a very nominal amount of $11 to house or sits in exalted position, his power
$51, why they don’t use that same power and will be more. If Sun sits in the enemies’ house
make their own life a comfortable one? Nobody or in a debilitated position, he is powerless.
has the correct answer for this question. It is However, the planets combined with him will
understood that their ultimate motto is only be more powerful. than him. Therefore, the

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in mental instability also. If the Chandra
is in enemy’s house this will cause mental
instability. If the Mars is in enemy’s house or
in debilitated position, there is a fair chance of
getting blood related diseases.

Athi Yogam

If Guru (Jupiter), Budhan (Mercury) and


Sukran (Venus) are positioned in the sixth,
seventh & eighth houses from Chandra,
either separately or together, it is called Athi
Yogam. Persons with this Yogam will hold
high positions in Government, Police or
result will be opposite. Many parents will Armed Forces. This will also give a lot of
be much worried to see their kids in a poor wealth, fame and recognition in the society.
condition of studies. In this situation, they {The same principles will apply to Lagna and
have to consult a Vedic Astrologer to analyze to the Rasi (the position of Moon)}
the problems. The Vedic Astrologer uses the
horoscope as a tool and finds out the reasons Ashta Lakshmi Yogam
for the problems. He uses the “Thantras” to
alter the evil benefits to good benefits. The If Raahu is positioned in the 6th place from
prayer to the Atharva Yaksha and Yakshini Lagna while Guru is positioned in 1st, 4th,
devathas are called as rituals. By performing 7th or 10th house; it is called Ashta Lakshmi
the rituals in a proper way, we can have the Yogam. Life will be filled with all kind of
best results wealth, pleasures and happiness.

Gaja Kesari Yogam Vipareetha Raja Yogam

If Guru (Jupiter) is positioned in the 4th, 7th or If the Lords of the 6th, 8th and 12th
10th place from Chandra (Moon) or associated houses are positioned either together or
in the 1st house, it is called Gajakesari Yogam. independently in the 6th, 8th or 12th houses,
This Yogam will award fame, long life and it is called Vipareetha Rajayogam. Even if
riches in life. the incumbent is poor, he / she shall become
rich in an unexpected moment.
Chandra Mangala Yogam
Neecha Banga Rajayogam
Association of Chandra (Moon) and Sevvai
(Angarakan - Mars) in one house, is called If a Graha is debilitated in a house and if the
Chandra Mangala Yogam. This will render Lord Graha of the house where it debilitated
accumulation of land and building, fame and is in his own ruling house or in its exalted
riches. In some instances, this may result house, it is called Neecha Banga Rajayogam.
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In such a condition, the Neecha Graha will Sagada Yogam
render all the benefits and comforts by virtue
of its Raajayogam If Guru is positioned in the 8th or 12th place
from Chandran, it is called Sagada Yogam.
Dharma Karmathipathy Yogam This yogam will render instability, sufferings
and uncertainty in the livelihood. Sufferings
If the Lord Grahas of 9th and 10th houses will almost be a part of life to the incumbent.
are in parivarthana, or associated in the
same house or aspects each other; it is called Khemathuruma Yogam
Dharma Karmathipathy Yogam. This will
render fame and riches. if there is no Graha in the 12th and 2nd houses to
Chandran, it is called Khemathuruma Yogam.
Rusaka Yogam This will render all sufferings and strains in
life and make life a miserable experience.
If Sevvai (Angarakan - Mars) is positioned in “Akkanda saamraajya yogam”.
first, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th or 10th house and if the
house he is positioned is his ruling house or It means if the grahas related to second, 9Th.
exalted house, it is called Alternatively, 11 Th. House gets supreme
Rusaka Yogam. This will render might, power in the Horoscope and the Guru (Jupiter)
victory against enemies, wealth, fame etc. stands in the “kendrams” or 5th. Alternatively,
10 Th. House, the concerned person gets long
Bathra Yogam living, good wealth, health, excellent name,
and fame.
If Budhan (Mercury) is in his ruling or exalted
houses and if that house is the Kendra Sthanam Vasumathi Yogam .
to Lagna or Chandran, it is called Bathra If the “SUBA- GRAHAS” sits in the UBA
Yogam. This will render eloquence, wealth –SAYA HOUSES, THAT IS @ 3, 6, 10,
and riches, dignified appearance etc. 11 Th. HOUSES, THE CONCERNED
PERSON WOULD GET VEY BIG JOB
Vesi Yogam SETTLEMENT, TREMENDOUS wealth and
health conditions.
if there is any Graha in the second house
to Sooriyan, except Chandran, Raahu and KAALA- SARPPA YOGAM.
Kethu, it is called Vesi Yogam. This will If the Lagna and all the Grahas comes inside
render riches and victories. If the same is in between Raaghu and Kethu, the above Yogam
the horoscope of a female it is sure that, the applies. The concerned person has to undergo
woman will have sexual relationship more the toughest life and he/ she has to develop
than one male. Therefore, it is not good for a only by very hard work.
female to have this yogam in the horoscope.
The next part is CHANDRA YOGAMS
(MOON YOGAMS/ BENEFITS). Let me
explain a few of those yogams.
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DHRU-DOORAA YOGAM’. good money and wealth by hard work, would
It means, If you have other Grahas immediately be having excellent brainpower, and excellent
prior and after to the Moon / Chandra in the knowledge and wisdom.
Raasi except surya (sun) Raaghu and Kethu.
It means the concerned person would get I wish each one who come to me, should be
excellent wealth, automotive, good character settled with all their issues, and imbalances in
Etc., their life with the blessings of “Sri.Vanadurga
ANABAA YOGAM Maathaa”. It is always my “YOGAM”(GOOD
It means if any Grahas in the 12 Th. House LUK) that, who ever comes to me for
from the Raasi that is from the Moon consulting, they approach me at the end of
(Chandra), except Raaghu and Kethu. This their problems, So it is rest assured that, by
Yogam gives excellent and great Name and meeting me your problems comes to an end. I
Fame, very good health conditions. once again pray the almighty to bless all of us
with good Yogams. I will meet you in the next
SUNABAA YOGAM. . If any body has any issues with more ideas on Vedic Astrology.
Grahas in the second house from the Moon
except surya, raaghu, and kethu. This implies Om Shanthi Om Shanthi Om Shanthi.
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Saint Buddha tells that the sufferings of the action. Swami Vivekananda
man kind lies only with the desires. If he
actually wins his desire and understands him 2) Saint Buddha is not only the light for
self, the great fullness of wisdom he could Asia but also the light for the world crores of
reach. His teachings were accepted by three people have obtained the usefulness through
fourth of the people of the world. But, in his him .Ramakrishna mutt Chennai.
mother country, India there are no much masks
of books to his importance, this message notes 3) Buddhism dove to the consciousness of
are prospered to fulfill that need to know about world and his silent approach for justice with
him. This message should reach all over and the base of non-divulgence, there could be no
the people should get the usefullenus of this comparison at all. That has touched my heart
message. very much – Rabindra nath tagoore.

The opinions of many scholars on“Buddha”. 4) The path showed by “Buddha” will ham
to be followed fight genus the destruction of
1) As a man born with very brilliant and human society – Jawaherlal Nehru
pure heart. Till to this day I have found no bray
upon this world. His services to the humanity 5) Saint Buddha born as a man and
are very great and that there is no comparison established a religion where there is no
to him. He lined as a saint with wisdom of egoism built with a complex of superiority

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and individualism.Humanity and love was the achiever of the thought he wished.
principles. He did it with his own accord and
raised himself the questions about life and When a saint saw the child told that the child
observed the result to of himself and served to would be the saviour of the world. He stated that
the humanity –Osho – if the children happen to see the aged or the sick
person or the dead body, the moment at which
6) No cast and community were his he would reject the earthly life. After hearing
realigion. He stressed the need of untouchahlity the opinion of the saint, the king arranged a
and followed the way of nonviolent process garden in which all kinds of happiness could be
and established as doctrines to be followed prevailed. He brought up the child and prevented
by the mankind – Mahatma Gandhi and his moments with external world. In early youth
Dr.Ambethkar. hood, the marriage was also conducted.

Buddha showed the path for prosperity of the But Siddhartha’s eyes were eager to know the
world world and the society. He went out side the
garden and palace. He was actually wondering
About 2500 years back. Buddha born as a son in to look at the beauty of the city. But, he had
a Royal family of king Suddhothana. The queen to see the three events of old age, sickness and
Maya Devi was his mother. His real name was death.
“Siddhartha”. The meaning explains to be the

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He came to know that no one could escape from beings’ sixth sense should play the role of
old age, sickness and death because they were acceptance. Sri Vivekananda has also pointed
facts. His thoughts stimulated with the feelings out his vien about Buddha as below that way.
of curiocity.
“He was the first who dared to say as believe
At his age of twenty nine, he departed from not because old manuscripts are produced, not
the palace and arrived the city called ‘Gaya’. because it is your national belief, because you
He made severe penance for six years. The have been made to beliefs from your childhood,
enlightens of facts were his possession. At his but reason it, all out and after you have analysed
age of thirty-five, he had the fullness of wisdom, it, then if you find that, it will do good to one
siddharth then became “Buddha”. For forty- and all,believe it, live up to it and keep others
five years, he walked allover and visited several to live up to it.
places and explained his views and principles.

His doctrines were for good people and the


bad, for the rich and poor, for the educated and
uneducated. He showed no partiality as men and
women. He served for the uplift of humanity.
With the view to spread the principles through
out the world, he established an. association of
saints. At his age of eighty, on one full moon
day of vaishaka, at the place called ‘Kusinara’
he attained the immortality. This is called
“Mahabari Nirvana”. His birth and the day of
wisdom also took place in the full moon day of
vaishaka (MAY-JUN)

This vaisaka full moon day, granted the purity


thrice to saint Buddha.

His personality was just like that of the and his


physique was also compact, his walking was
just that of the male elephant, dark and dense
hair, black with bluisheyes,beautiful mouth with
pearl like teeth, charming face and with sweet
voice. He ruled the hearts of people, kings and
saints. He had the power in physique and the
confidence in his heart and the purity and strait
for wardens in action. Based either on epics or
morels of the ancestors, he followed nothing;
he did it with the references of what the matters
observed and noticed by eyes. His teachings
were based on sensitiveness of reality. Human
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Al-Kabir “the Great” is also one of the 99 names of God in Islam. Born in 1398
according to some accounts, Al-Kabir was one of the most interesting personalities
in the history of Indian mysticism. Born in or near Benares, there is a mystery about
his family background.

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Kabir is associated with the Sant Mat,
a loosely related group of teachers
(Sanskrit: Guru) that assumed
prominence in the northern part of
the Indian sub-continent from about
the 13th century. Their teachings are
distinguished theologically by inward
loving devotion to a divine principle, and
socially by egalitarianism opposed to the
qualitative distinctions of the Hindu caste
hierarchy and to the religious differences
between Hindu and Muslim. The Sants
However, in early life he became a were not homogeneous, consisting
disciple of the celebrated Hindu ascetic, mostly of these Sants’ presentation of
Ramananda, who brought to Northern socio-religious attitudes based on bhakti
India the religious revival which (devotion) as described a thousand years
Ramanuja, the great twelfth-century earlier in the Bhagavad Gita. Sharing
reformer of Hinduism had initiated in the as few conventions with each other
South. A Bhakti saint, a contemporary of as with the followers of the traditions
Guru Nanak Dev, who sang the ideals of they challenged, the Sants appear more
seeing all of humanity as one, and also the as a diverse collection of spiritual
path of natural oneness with God; some personalities than a specific religious
even believe him to be the preceptor of tradition, although they acknowledged
Guru Nanak. His Baani is registered a common spiritual root. The first
in the holy book of Sikhs Guru Granth generation of north Indian Sants, (which
Sahib. He was known to be a weaver included Kabir), appeared in the region
and later became famed for scorning of Benares in the mid 15th century.
religious affiliation. His philosophies Preceding them were two notable 13th
and ideas of loving devotion to God are and 14th century figures, Namdev and
expressed in metaphor and language Ramananda. The latter, a Vaishnava
ascetic, initiated Kabir, Raidas, and
from both the Hindu Vedanta and other Sants, according to tradition.
Bhakti streams using vernacular Hindi. Ramanand’s story is told differently
Kabir is also considered one of the early by his lineage of “Ramanandi” monks,
northern India Sants. He was initiated by other Sants preceding him, and later
by Ramananda.
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by the Sikhs. What is known is that
Ramananda accepted students of all
castes, a fact that was contested by the
orthodox Hindus of that time, and that
his students formed the first generation
of Sants.

Philosophies of Kabirdas

The basic religious principles he espouses


are simple. According to Kabir, all life
is interplay of two spiritual principles.
One is the personal soul (Jivatma) and
the other is God (Paramatma). It is
Kabir’s view that salvation is the process
of bringing into union these two divine
principles. The social and practical
manifestation of Kabir’s philosophy has
rung through the ages. It represented a
synthesis of Hindu and Muslim concepts. karma and reincarnation. His Hindi was
From Hinduism he accepts the concept a very vernacular, straightforward kind,
of reincarnation and the law of Karma. much like his philosophies. He often
advocated leaving aside the Qur’an and
From Islam he takes the affirmation of Vedas and to simply follow Shahaj path,
the single god and the rejection of caste or the Simple/Natural Way to oneness
system and idolatry. Not only has Kabir in God. He believed in the Vedantic
influenced Muslims and Hindus but he concepts of atman and therefore spurned
is one of the major inspirations behind the orthodox Hindu societal caste system
Sikhism as well. and worship of statues, thus showing
clear belief in both bhakti and sufi
His greatest work is the Bijak (that is, the ideas. The major part of Kabir’s work
Seedling), an idea of the fundamental one. as a Bhagat was collected by the fifth
This collection of poems demonstrates Sikh guru, Guru Arjun Dev, and forms a
Kabir’s own universal view of spirituality. section of the holy Sikh scripture “Guru
His vocabulary is replete with ideas Granth Sahib”. According to legendary
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the vernacular poetry of Jacopone
da Todì and Richard Rolle—to the
people rather than to the professionally
religious class; and all must be struck
by the constant employment in them of
imagery drawn from the common life,
the universal experience. It is by the
simplest metaphors, by constant appeals
to needs, passions, relations which all
men understand--the bridegroom and
once. While many ideas reign as to who
bride, the guru and disciple, the pilgrim,
his living influences were, the only Guru
the farmer, the migrant bird--that he
of whom he ever spoke was Ramananda,
drives home his intense conviction of
a Vaishnav saint whom Kabir claimed
the reality of the soul’s intercourse
to have taken initiation from in the form
with the Transcendent. There are in
of the “Rama” mantra.
his universe no fences between the
“natural” and “supernatural” worlds;
Kabir’s Poetry
everything is a part of the creative
Play of God, and therefore--even in its
“The poetry of mysticism might
humblest details—capable of revealing
be defined on the one hand as a
the Player’s mind.”
temperamental reaction to the vision
of Reality: on the other, as a form of
His poems resonate with praise for the
prophecy. As it is the special vocation
true guru who reveals the divine through
of the mystical consciousness to mediate
direct experience, and denounced more
between two orders, going out in loving
usual ways of attempting god-union
adoration towards God and coming
such as chanting, austerities etc. His
home to tell the secrets of Eternity to
verses, which being illiterate he never
other men; so the artistic self-expression
expressed in writing, often began with
of this consciousness has also a double
some strongly worded insult to get the
character. It is love-poetry, but love-
attention of passers-by. Kabir has enjoyed
poetry which is often written with a
a revival of popularity over the past half
missionary intention. Kabîr’s songs
century as arguably the most acceptable
are of this kind: out-births at once of
and understandable of the Indian Saints,
rapture and of charity. Written in the
with an especial influence over spiritual
popular Hindi, not in the literary tongue,
traditions such as that of Sant Mat and
they were deliberately addressed—like
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Radha Soami. Prem Rawat (‘Maharaji’) as Hindu or Muslim, Sufi or Bhakta. The
also refers frequently to Kabir’s songs legends surrounding his lifetime attest
and poems as the embodiment of deep to his strong aversion to established
wisdom. religions.

O SERVANT, where dost thou seek From his poems, expressed in homely
Me? metaphors and religious symbols
drawn indifferently from Hindu and
Lo! I am beside thee. I am neither in Mohammedan belief, it is impossible to
temple nor in mosque: I am neither in say of their author that he was Brâhman
Kaaba nor in Kailash: Neither am I in or Sûfî, Vedântist or Vaishnavite. He is,
rites and ceremonies, nor in Yoga and as he says himself, “at once the child of
renunciation. Allah and of Râm. In fact, Kabir always
insisted on the concept of Koi bole Ram
If thou art a true seeker, thou shalt at Ram Koi Khudai..., which means that
once see Me: thou shalt meet Me in a someone may chant the Hindu name of
moment of time. Kabîr says, “O Sadhu! God and someone may chant the Muslim
God is the breath of all breath” name of God, but God is the one who

Are you looking for me? I am in the


next seat. My shoulder is against yours.
You will not find me in the stupas, not in
Indian shrine rooms, nor in synagogues,
nor in cathedrals: not in masses, nor
kirtans, not in legs winding around your
own neck, nor in eating nothing but
vegetables. When you really look for
me, you will see me instantly You will
find me in the tiniest house of time.

Kabir says: Student, tell me, what is


God? He is the breath inside the breath.

Religious Affinity
It is a fruitless endeavor, indeed one that
Kabir himself disliked, to classify him

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ruthless criticism of external religion:
these are amongst his most marked
characteristics. God is the Root whence
all manifestations, “material” and
“spiritual,” alike proceed; and God is
the only need of man--”happiness shall
be yours when you come to the Root.”
Hence to those who keep their eye on
the “one thing needful,” denominations,
creeds, ceremonies, the conclusions
of philosophy, the disciplines of
asceticism, are matters of comparative
indifference. They represent merely the
different angles from which the soul
may approach that simple union with
Brahma which is its goal; and are useful
only insofar as they contribute to this
consummation. So thorough-going is
Kabîr’s eclecticism that he seems by turns
Vedântist and Vaishnavite, Pantheist
and Transcendentalist, Brahmin and
Sûfî. In the effort to tell the truth about
that ineffable apprehension, so vast
made the whole world. and yet so near, which controls his life,
he seizes and twines together--as he
In Kabir’s wide and rapturous vision of might have woven together contrasting
the universe he never loses touch with the threads upon his loom—symbols and
common life. His feet are firmly planted ideas drawn from the most violent and
upon earth; his lofty and passionate conflicting philosophies and faiths.
apprehensions are perpetually controlled
by the activity of a sane and vigorous His birth and death are surrounded by
intellect, by the alert commonsense so legends. He grew up in a Muslim weaver
often found in persons of real mystical family, but some say he was really son
genius. The constant insistence on of a Brahmin widow who was adopted
simplicity and directness, the hatred of by a childless couple. When he died,
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fighting about the last rites. In Maghar, coffin, they find the body is missing, in
his tomb or Dargah and Samadhi Mandir lieu of which is placed a small book in
still stand side by side. Another legend which the Hindus and Muslims wrote
surrounding Kabir is that shortly before all his sayings that they could remember
death he bathed in both the river Ganges some even say a bunch of his favorite
and Karmnasha to wash away both his flowers were placed. The legend goes on
good deeds and his sins. to state that the fighting was resolved,
and both groups looked upon the miracle
One popular legend of his death, which is as an act of divine intervention. Kabir is
even taught in schools in India (although revered as Satguru by the Kabirpanthi
in more of a moral context than a historical spiritual group, based in Maghar.
one), says that after his death his Muslim
and Hindu devotees were fighting over
his proper burial rites. The problem arose,
as Muslim customs called for the burial
of their dead, whereas Hindus cremated
their dead. The scene is depicted as two
groups fighting around his coffin one
claiming that Kabir was a Hindu, and the
other claiming that Kabir was a Muslim.
However when they finally open Kabir’s

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shining pearls increasing the beauty.

Sri Krishna accompanied other children in their play. They all


went eagerly to grab some butter from the churned pots. With the
maids eager to share the butter with Sri Krishna, all the children
enjoyed the butter. After having the butter, Sri Krishna and the
other children joined the men as they led the cows to the nearby
farms for their grazing.

Upanyasak, a preacher and staunch devotee of God, Sri Mahavishnu,


was sharing this story with a gathering at the temple. The gathering
included a thief as well. While, the rest of the gathering was
listening to the story with deep interest, the thief was engrossed in
his thoughts about the jewels and ornaments worn by Sri Krishna.
He was keen to know the whereabouts of Sri Krishna, so he could
steal the ornaments and amaze wealth.

As Upanyasak ended the story, the gathering began to disperse. The


thief wanting to know the whereabouts of Sri Krishna, followed
Upanyasak to his home. As Upanyasak turned into a dark narrow
curve, the thief shouted “Hault, you Upanyasak! I have a knife. I
just want to ask you a question”.

Seeing the thief with the knife, the Upanyasak got terrified and
replied “Dear village man, I am just a clergy man doing my service
to Lord Mahavishnu. I will be glad to answer you. What do you
seek?”

The thief said “I want to know where the child, Sri Krishna
resides.” To this, the Upanyasak replied “He is omnipresent, and
is present everywhere, even here. He exists in our breath, in air, in
tree, and in everything”.

Not willing to believe, the thief pressed “No, I want to know


In the palace garden of King Nanda Gopal, the children were where the child with all those jewels and ornaments resides.” The
playing with the young calves and maids were milking the cows Upanyasak continued “But, it is just a story about God. I was just
and churning the pots filled with curd, when Queen Yashoda came sharing what I read and learnt from the scriptures.”
with her child, ‘Sri Krishna’. The child was adorned with lot of
jewels and ornaments, head to toe. A beautiful long necklace Seeing the thief was not believing and not willing to let go, the
studded with diamonds hung on his chest, while his waist was Upanyasak thought of a way to escape, and finally said “see, it is
circled with ‘oddiyan’, a pure gold ornament. Golden bangles with long way, and you should be strong enough to pass through this
Gomethaka and ruby gems adorned his wrists, with a haram with dense jungle.”

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thief and vanished.
Shrugging the danger ahead, the thief pressed for clearer
directions. The Upanyasak, was determined to misguide the The thief filled with guilt hit himself with his arms, and began
thief. He continued “after you head 60 miles towards east, you walking towards the Upanyasak’s residence. Seeing the thief,
will see a big forest. In the middle of the forest, there is a big the Upanyasak feared danger and trembled. But, the thief fell at
banyan tree, and Sri Krishna will be sitting near that tree”. the Upanyasak’s feet, sought forgiveness and shared the story
of Lord’s grace. With the greed for wealth no longer there, the
Believing the Upanyasak, the thief released the Upanyasak, and thief’s mind was filled with devotion for Sri Krishna. Repenting
began his journey towards the forest. He was determined to end his sin, the thief begged the Upanyasak to take him as his
his poverty by stealing the costly jewels and ornaments from Sri attendant.
Krishna. The way to the forest was rough and tough, filled with
thorns and sharp stones. The pain caused by the thorns and sharp Hearing the thief’s story and the grace of God to him, Upanyasak
stones did not stop the thief from his journey to the forest. felt unfortunate that he couldn’t see the Lord with his eyes.
Seeing no value in living any more, he started to tie a rope to the
Finally, when he came to the middle of the forest, he saw roof, and began to hang himself.
more than one banyan tree. Not knowing which banyan tree
Sri Krishna sat under, the thief began walking from one tree to At this critical moment, a divine voice said “Upanyasak! I
another, calling for Sri Krishna by shouting his name “Krishna, recognize your service to me for so many years. Continue your
Krishna”. service to me with this young man.” The divine voice continued
“You told him you didn’t know me and emphasized it was just
After a while, he got tired and fainted. As he opened his eyes a story. But, he believed what you said, and risked his life to see
after few minutes, he saw Sri Krishna holding him in his arms, me. You continue your duties. The time will come, and I will
with his head resting on Sri Krishna’s thighs. Sri Krishna was receive you.”
wearing all the jewels and ornaments that the thief heard in the
story. The Upanyasak got overwhelmed hearing the divine voice.
Recognizing that he was blessed with this because of the thief,
Realizing Sri Krishna saved him, the thief felt guilty, and rejected the Upanyasak knelt before the thief with tears in his eyes.
the thought of stealing the ornaments. When Sri Krishna asked
the thief about his intentions of wanting to meet him, the thief Both Upanyasak and the changed thief continued to spread the
with a face of guilt said “Oh my great Lord, I am a thief and a grace and kindness of the Lord all over the world.
sinner, who wanted to steal your ornaments. Please pardon me.”
The Lord smilingly said “you came for the ornaments, and you
will have them.” Saying this, the Lord handed the jewels to the

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The Boy and the Nettles man, and entreated Venus to change her into
the form of a woman. Venus consented to her
A BOY was stung by a Nettle. He ran home
and told his Mother, saying, “Although it hurts request and transformed her into a beautiful
me very much, I only touched it gently.” “That damsel, so that the youth saw her and loved
was just why it stung you,” said his Mother. her, and took her home as his bride.
“The next time you touch a Nettle, grasp it
boldly, and it will be soft as silk to your hand, While the two were reclining in their chamber,
and not in the least hurt you.” Whatever you Venus wishing to discover if the Cat in her
do, do with all your might. change of shape had also altered her habits of
life, let down a mouse in the middle of the
room. The Cat, quite forgetting her present
The Boys and the Frogs condition, started up from the couch and
SOME BOYS, playing near a pond, saw a pursued the mouse, wishing to eat it. Venus
number of Frogs in the water and began to was much disappointed and again caused her
pelt them with stones. They killed several of to return to her former shape.
them, when one of the Frogs, lifting his head Nature exceeds nurture.
out of the water,
cried out: “Pray stop, my boys: what is sport
to you, is death to us.” One man’s pleasure The Boy and the Filberts
may be another’s pain. A BOY put his hand into a pitcher full of
filberts. He grasped as many as he could
possibly hold, but when he tried to pull out
The Cat and Venus his hand, he was prevented from doing so by
A CAT fell in love with a handsome young the neck of the pitcher. Unwilling to lose his

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filberts, and yet unable to withdraw his
hand, he burst into tears and bitterly
lamented his disappointment. A
bystander said to him, “Be satisfied with
half the quantity, and you will readily
draw out your hand.”
Do not attempt too much at once.

The Blind Man and the


Whelp
A BLIND MAN was accustomed to
distinguishing different animals by
touching them with his hands. The
whelp of a Wolf was brought him, with
a request that he would feel it, and say
what it was. He felt it, and being in doubt,
said: “I do not quite know whether it is
the cub of a Fox, or the whelp of a Wolf,
but this I know full well. It would not be
safe to admit him to the sheepfold.”
Evil tendencies are shown in early life.

The Crow and the


Pitcher
A CROW perishing with thirst saw a
pitcher, and hoping to find water, flew
to it with delight. When he reached it, he
discovered to his grief that it contained so little
water that he could not possibly get at it. He
tried everything he could think of to reach the
water, but all his efforts were in vain. At last
he collected as many stones as he could carry
and dropped them one by one with his beak
into the pitcher, until he brought the water
within his reach and thus saved his life.

Necessity is the mother of invention.

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Tips to Stay Safe For your parents know and have said
it’s OK.
Parents , and Children
Always wear reflective clothing at
Always know where your children
night.
are.
Never approach any house that is
Put your children’s emergency
not well lit.
identification (name, address, phone
number) on their clothes.
Remember anything weird that an
adult says or does to you and tell
Teach your children your home
your parents immediately.
phone number and to how call 911
if there is an emergency.
Run away from people who offer
you candy or other treats or want
Agree on a specific time when
you to help look for their puppy or
children must return home.
kitten.
Contact law enforcement authorities
Scream, run and fight if anyone tries
immediately if there is any suspicious
to grab you or make you to go with
or unlawful activity.
them.

Don’t play in areas that you are


Children
unfamiliar with.
Always tell your parents where you
Stay on well-lit streets and always
are going.
use the sidewalk. If there is no
sidewalk, always walk facing
Never enter any home without
traffic.
getting your parent’s permission
first.

Never get into any vehicle, unless


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had an aim to hunt the pigeons for
his noon – food of the day. Hunters
were of the habit to sit near a river
or cascade and cook their food in
fire. They could collect the dried
leaves and dried sticks in the forest
for the purpose to make the fire.
The hunted animal or birds, they
would roast it in fire and eat.

The hunter then stood up and


looked the spot where the pigeons
were perched. The female pigeon
noticed the hunter and told to her
companion about the actions of
hunter. The male pigeon in reply
told his companion to simply
Two Pigeons and Hunter perch and proceed ahead with her
conversation.
After the sun break, it was few hours
passed to reach the mid day. A deep The female pigeon was with fear and
forest was there close by a mountain. stated to her companion to fly up and
Two pigeons were perched upon a change the position. Still the male bird
branch of a tree. Leaves of the tree were was not accepting the request of the
thick and dense. The pigeons enjoyed female.
the atmosphere and were sitting beside
the shadow of language. Even though When the hunter took his bow, the
the pigeons, they had the lavguas. They female bird warned the male about the
spoke about the beauty of the forest and dangerous situation. The pigeon began
its surroundings. to console the other bird to keep the
footing firmly upon the branch of the
A hunter was entering into the area of tree. But the female bird repeatedly spoke
the tree. He was with bow and arrow. to her companion for the immediate
He sat a while to enjoy the shadow of evacuation of the place. Now, the male
the tree. Then he happened to see the bird explained about the another danger.
two pigeons on the branch of the tree. He It was a state of critical position and an

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eagle was making a circle in the sky and sudden divertions of mind create such
watching these birds to attack at any trouble. We have to be steady, even if
time. we are little bit slow, it will not matter
much but will end in safety arrival.
The humble birds could do no attempt
to escape. The male bird told the other If one’s fate is destruction, it is
to keep silence and engage with the unavoidable, but the intelligence will be
prevailing position. The hunter viewed the weapon to fight out the circumstance.
upon the birds and thought to attack the So, every body should be smart, active
both birds in one hit. He was with the and vigilant.
view to set his aim as per his thought.

The eagle circling upon the tree and


finding the birds were not coming out
made its mind to fly down and attack.
Simultaneously the hunter in a view to
find the correct aim to hit the two birds
at a time changed his footing position.
There was a big hole on the soil near by
the hunter’s foot. In his aiming attempt
he fell on the pith. The aimed arrow
had a false start and rushed violently to
the sky where the eagle was fastly by
reaching. The arrow of the hunter killed
the eagle. At the same time the hunter
had the big injuries and could not able to
move from the pit. The pigeons breathed
the freedom of air and went away with
out fear.

When the danger surrounds us, we have


to find the way of relief by deep thought
analyzing the situation involved. No kind
of hasty attempt will serve the purpose.
Several accidents, we see in every day’s
life. All because of unplanned and

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Hindu Ideas trying to comprehend Eastern ideas from the
standpoint of the West. To judge from their
publications, Indian psychiatrists value
For many years Dr. Graham Howe has been a Western knowledge and attach little or no
student of Hindu philosophy, and it may well importance to chakra psychology. Perhaps
be true, to quote from the foreword, that “ he Graham Howe’s thoughtful books may direct
knows more about this field than anyone in their attention to a neglected source of
this country.” His special interest has been in wisdom, from which, indeed, all psychiatrists
chakra (in Sanskrit “ a circle “) psychology, a can learn.
form of teaching which reaches
Gokuldas Nair
back into the dim past of Hindu thought. There
are six chakras-4hat is, symbols or centres of
physical and psychological energy -located
at different levels of the body, such as the
diaphragm, the heart, the head. A transition
from a lower to a higher centreindicates the
gradation from gross matter to psychical
reality.

Howe, wisely, does not attempt the almost


impossible task of condensing Eastern
wisdom.

His more modest intention is to show how some


of the principles on which it is founded may be
used in psychotherapy, with special reference
to psychosomatic medicine. Unfortunately the
refinement of Hindu concepts cannot always
be expressed in words and so CAPITALS
and small letters are introduced to distinguish
shades of meaning which the’same words,
making the same sound, cannot differentiate.
Thus SELFLOVE and self-love are not
identical. In addition certain ideas are
represented by graphic signs or ideograms
and by diagrams.

This supplement to plain words does not


make matters easier for those who find that
diagrams complicate rather than simplify
thought. However, any aids are welcome in
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Harvesting
24-hour
s o l a r
power

Nanoantennas, a new, more efficient method


for solar power

Researchers in the US at Idaho National


Laboratory (INL) along with partners at
Microcontinuum Inc, and Patrick Pinhero of the
University of Missouri have imprinted micro
antennas on flexible materials to create a solar
cell that will harness energy even after the sun
has set.

INL researcher Steven Novack holds a


plastic sheet of nanoantenna arrays, created
by embossing the antenna structure and
depositing a conductive metal in the pattern.
Each square contains roughly 260 million

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antennas. Nanotechnology R&D usually occurs eye. The sun radiates a lot of infrared energy,
on the centimeter scale, but this INL-patented some of which is soaked up by the earth and
manufacturing process demonstrates nano-scale later released as radiation for hours after
features can be produced on a larger scale. sunset. Nanoantennas can take in energy from
both sunlight and the earth’s heat, with higher
Researchers at Idaho National Laboratory, efficiency than conventional solar cells.
along with partners at Microcontinuum Inc.
(Cambridge, MA) and Patrick Pinhero of the “I think these antennas really have the potential
University of Missouri, are developing a novel to replace traditional solar panels,” says
way to collect energy from the sun with a physicist Steven Novack, who spoke about the
technology that could potentially cost pennies a technology in November at the National Nano
yard, be imprinted on flexible materials and still Engineering Conference in Boston.
draw energy after the sun has set.
Taking antennas to the atomic level
The new approach, which garnered two 2007
Nano50 awards, uses a special manufacturing The miniscule circuits absorb energy just like
process to stamp tiny square spirals of the antenna on your television or in your cell
conducting metal onto a sheet of plastic. Each phone. All antennas work by resonance, the
interlocking spiral “nanoantenna” is as wide as same self-reinforcing physical phenomenon
1/25 the diameter of a human hair. that allows a high note to shatter glass. Radio
and television antennas must be large because
Because of their size, the nanoantennas absorb of the wavelength of energy they need to pick
energy in the infrared part of the spectrum, up. In theory, making antennas that can absorb
just outside the range of what is visible to the electromagnetic radiation closer to what we can

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see is simple: just engineer a smaller antenna. with conventional solar cells to make them
more efficient. “Then we thought to start
An array of nanoantennas, printed in gold and from scratch,” Novack says. “We realized we
imaged with a scanning electron microscope. could make the antennas into their own energy
The deposited wire is roughly a thousand harvesters.”
atoms thick. A flexible panel of interconnected
nanoantennas may one day replace heavy, An economical alternative
expensive solar panels. Commercial solar panels usually transform less
that 20 percent of the usable energy that strikes
But finding an efficient way to stamp out arrays them into electricity. Each cell is made of
of atom-scale spirals took a number of years. “It’s silicon and doped with exotic elements to boost
not that this concept is new,” Novack says, “but its efficiency. “The supply of processed silicon
the boom in nanotechnology is what has really is lagging, and they only get more expensive,”
made this possible.” The INL team envisions Novack says. He hopes solar nanoantennas will
the antennas might one day be produced like be a more efficient and sustainable alternative.
foil or plastic wrap on roll-to-roll machinery.
So far, they have demonstrated the imprinting The team estimates individual nanoantennas
process with six-inch circular stamps, each can absorb close to 80 percent of the available
holding more than 10 million antennas. energy. The circuits themselves can be made
of a number of different conducting metals,
It wasn’t immediately obvious the structures and the nanoantennas can be printed on thin,
might be used for solar power. At first, the flexible materials like polyethylene, a plastic
researchers considered pairing the antennas that’s commonly used in bags and plastic wrap.

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In fact, the team first printed antennas on plastic integrated into polyester fabric. Double-sided
bags used to deliver the Wall Street Journal, panels could absorb a broad spectrum of energy
because they had just the right thickness. from the sun during the day, while the other
side might be designed to take in the narrow
By focusing on readily available materials and frequency of energy produced from the earth’s
rapid manufacturing from inception, Novack radiated heat.
says, the aim is to make nanoantenna arrays as
cheap as inexpensive carpet. While the nanoantennas are easily manufactured,
a crucial part of the process has yet to be fully
Fine-tuning fine structures developed: creating a way to store or transmit
the electricity. Although infrared rays create
The real trick to making the solar nanoantenna an alternating current in the nanoantenna, the
panels is to be able to predict their properties and frequency of the current switches back and
perfect their design before printing them in the forth ten thousand billion times a second. That’s
factory. While it is relatively easy to work out much too fast for electrical appliances, which
the physics of one resonating antenna, complex operate on currents that oscillate only 60 times
interactions start to happen when multiple a second. So the team is exploring ways to
antennas are combined. When hit with the right slow that cycling down, possibly by embedding
frequency of infrared light, the antennas also energy conversion devices like tiny capacitors
produce high-energy electromagnetic fields that directly into the antenna structure as part of the
can have unexpected effects on the materials. nanoantenna imprinting process.

So the researchers are developing a computer “At this point, these antennas are good at
model of resonance in the tiny structures, capturing energy, but they’re not very good at
looking for ways to fine-tune the efficiency of converting it,” says INL engineer Dale Kotter,
an entire array by changing factors like materials
“but we have very promising exploratory
and antenna shape. “The ability to model these research under way.” Kotter and Novack are
antennas is what’s going to make us successful, also exploring ways to transform the high-
because we can’t see these things,” Novack frequency alternating current (AC) to direct
says. “They’re hard to manipulate, and small current (DC) that can be stored in batteries.
tweaks are going to make big differences.” One potential candidate is high-speed rectifiers,
special diodes that would sit at the center of
INL researchers Dale Kotter (left), Steven each spiral antenna and convert the electricity
Novack, and Judy Partin are developing flexible from AC to DC. The team has a patent pending
plastic sheets of nanoantennas to collect solar on a variety of potential energy conversion
energy. methods. They anticipate they are only a few
years away from creating the next generation of
solar energy collectors.
A charged future
One day, Novack says, these nanoantenna
collectors might charge portable battery packs,
coat the roofs of homes and, perhaps, even be

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“ANGHARAHA”
which reveals
information of one’s
blood and the brother and sister
who were born along with. Keeping
the position and the star in which Mars
is traveling, the predictions about, elders,
youngsters, the accidents of fire, one’s anger, ill
health, landed properties, the disturbances and
the hurdles in married life are calculated. For all
such category, the spiritual remedies and ritual
practices to set the things in right way are arranged
by the Vedic principles. The prayer rituals are
done for the selection of life partner’s according
In our past issues, the study about Sun and
to their horoscope and especially the position of
Moon were analyzed. In this issue, we are going
the planet Lord Mars in
detail about Lords Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus,
Saturn, Ragu and Kethu.
their horoscope. We go to see the doctor to get
relieved of sickness. Same way one goes to
LORD MARS
astrologer to live comfortably and peacefully
Present world of scientists say that Mars is a red
for the continuation of life, along with society.
planet. When the astrology was known to the world
In week days, Mars is ruling on Tuesday. For
about 5000 years back, the saints named Mars as
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peaceful married life and comfort there are several birth. So Jupiter’s positions in good signs will
rituals to do for Mars. lift the person for happy life. For those who are
suffering, the position of Jupiter will be on 6th,,
LORD MERCURY: 8th or 12th house of either Lagna or Rasi.
The planet Mercury is called Budha. In week days,
Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. In astrology, by Since, good grace from Jupiter will yield the
observing the position of Mercury, the education, happy life, how to get the grace? It’s possible by
brain power, brilliancy, and the smartness of a way of prayers and rituals which are taught while
person can be found out. The reason for failure attending the class of yoga and meditation in our
in any venture, exams, disturbed school days and temple, Hindu Temple of Georgia, Norcross,
career, etc are dealt by Budha. In short, He is the GA.
Lord for knowledge. If any one is much affected
by the matter of knowledge, there are amazing The physical exercises, yoga and meditation will
astrologic ways for improvement and progress. relate with brain concentration and the power of
We follow certain methods of chanting the secret controlling desires. Natural way of observing self
words and do the whole-hearted prayers. These activities and acquiring the power by divinely
divinely rituals prayers are quite possible.

are mostly done for many school going children One will be blessed with philosophic nature, high
and the elders who are not capable to control life with knowledge and wisdom when we do the
their activities in proper manner. Every one must prayers to Lord Prahaspathi.
get the practice to rectify the defects. There are
several ways to get the things done in a successful LORD VENUS
manner. The Mercuric power in brain of the Lord Venus rules the week day Friday. The effect
human permits the aim to the basic and best way of this planet in astronomical positions can be
for success.

LORD JUPITER
The most graceful and blessing planet Jupiter,
rules the day of the week Thursday. Astrology
calls Him as “Prahaspathi”. A trouble free
life with success and prosperity reaches to the
native of horoscope in which the Jupiter will be
accommodated in train to the Lagna or Rasi. The
earth revolving on its axis goes around all the 12
signs of the zodiac in one day. It takes about two
hours to cross from one sign to the next. The sign
rising on the horizon at the time of one’s birth is
the “Lagna”. The sign of occupation of moon, on
that same hour and day is called “Rasi”.

Total progress of the individual like status,


dignity, family prestige, honor and high position
are revealed well as per the star and sign in which
the Jupiter moving in accordance to the time of
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on matrimonial life, love, affection and can also dealt by the position of Venus. So, the rituals and
be on wind, rain, cyclonic effects. Forecasting pre-cautionary actions are to be conducted after
can be done for hurricanes and tornados too. a complete study of position of Venus in every
These primeval forces of Mother Nature are well horoscope. The compatibility of a male and
appreciated and are needed for the mankind. female should also be checked for a successful
When it exceeds the limits, we fear. For example, married life.
one glass of water when compared to ocean,
the multiple and enlarged ratios, actually create LORD SATURN
fears. So, the big we see, we call it as giant. The The last of the week, Saturday is for Roman God
giant gives the meaning of superhuman size and of agriculture, Saturn. As per science, Saturn
nature. Here comes the astonishment to access the takes 30 years to make one full round around
God, the creator of earth, sun and stars. Even the the sun. Where as earth takes only 365 days to
small creatures like virus, and mosquitoes which make a circle. Saturn does it in 10,950 days. That
are very small, but they do have eyes and other counts to approximately 30 months to cross one
sensitive parts. Is it not a wonder? It is really a zodiac sign. For the living beings, Saturn stands
matter of deep thinking to reach a conclusion of authority to age and life. Saturn is considered
the Almighty. as a strict teacher. While teaching lessons, the
punishment is also there for one who does wrong.
In astrology, the job of Venus is several. As far as Astrology tells that the fate is decided by Saturn.
human being is concerned, the matter of love to The position of Saturn in every body’s horoscope
child issues, all are coming to the account. Will is deeply checked. Since He is a punisher, one and
one’s love be a successful one? Will a person all fear for his behavior. Certain zodiac signs are
get married early? What is the nature of person? very cruel and critical when the transit of Saturn
What is the strength of one to give a child birth? happens. Such bad place will be dealt with fear
Will one be able to secure good life mate with for life, failure in marriage, unbearable poverty
chastity? Is there any matter of divorce? If divorce trouble, some court cases, and demotions in jobs
what is the next to happen? All such things are and all kinds of losses.
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and create Lunar Eclipse. This long line, infinity
Such kind of sufferings may continue for 7 to infinity should also possess two edges. One is
to 8 years. Some people will have miserable Ragu and other one is Kethu. (The contact with
experience. This is noticed as 7½ year-Saturn. orbital points of moon)
The health conditions will grow worse. Medical
expenses will be heavy. Some persons may go In olden age, the life of a person who sees the
mad. Some will be with fear of devils. Many crescent moon (on the waxing period-specifically
persons will have to face the enemies and loose 3rd crescent) on the 1000th time from his birth
their opportunities. Still further, some might be was honored. That comes to the account of 83
suffering with a peculiar type of illness related to years to 84 years of living.
psychotherapy.
Rahu and Ketu take about 19 months to transit
With the birth time of a person and analyzing through a sign. Transit of these planets brings in
the astrological positions, it’s possible to get important changes in the life of an individual. The
relief from all the struggles to live with peace impact is not always negative. But the malefic
and continue the life with happiness. The rituals effects can be loss and pain to the investors,
to the Lord Saturn are specified in astrology. We ego clashes, verbal fights within married
can adopt all such needed measures and live with couples, problems with bosses, lack of courage
the piece of mind. and confidence and many more. Astrological
consultation is needed to identify the various areas
RAGU AND KETHU of the life which will be affected by Ragu and
In astrological norms, they are defined as Kethu and get remedial solutions for mitigating
shadows; if one straight line is drawn from Sun to the negative affects.
Earth, once in a year or twice the moon’s transit
will occur in between Sun and Earth. That day
is called Solar Eclipse. Some days, between Sun
and Moon, the traveling route of earth will cross
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The following is the philosophy of
Charles Schultz, the creator of the Here’s another quiz. See how you
“Peanuts” comic strip. You do on this one:
don’t have to actually answer the 1. List a few teachers who aided
questions. Just read the e-mail your journey through school.
straight through, and you’ll get 2. Name three friends who have
the point. helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have
1. Name the five wealthiest people taught you something worthwhile.
in the world. 4. Think of a few people who have
2. Name the last five Heisman made you feel appreciated and
trophy winners. special.
3. Name the last five winners of the 5. Think of five people you enjoy
Miss World Contest. spending time with
4. Name ten people who have won
the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize. Easier?
5. Name the last half dozen Academy
Award winners for best actor and The lesson: The people who make
actress. a difference in your life are not the
6. Name the last decade’s worth of ones with the most credentials, the
World Series winners. most money, or the most awards.
They are the ones that care.
How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember


the headliners of yesterday. These
are no second-rate achievers. They
are the best in their fields. But Gokul
the applause dies. Awards tarnish.
Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried
with their owners.

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Love Marriage

By Arun Misra, Ph.D. complained, except my wife occasionally, that


the car was too small for five. The apartment
Over 25 years, ago when I used to teach had two bedrooms, and only one bath,
college, I had a two door hatchback to drive, consisting of a sink and tub. The mornings
and My wife and I were living in a small were kind of difficult and an exercise in
apartment in a low income housing complex continence. We didn’t know what a half-
in downtown Atlanta. Our life was beautiful, bath was! All the children were in school,
and our needs were few. We went places, using the free bus service. My wife finished
even on long vacations, in the hatchback, college, got a job, and bought a brand new
with three teen age children and wife. No one four door big expensive car, as her job was so

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far, only 200 yards away from home. One American families, and the society or village at large. It works
dream realized! like the US Congress, where you can vote a dissent,
but once the opinions are counted, the majority
I left academia, and started selling insurance, wins, the so called “family-whips” control the entire
had the same hatchback with no radio and no air- affair, and the matrimony, thus can not be dissolved
conditioning. I was tempted to use the new car for without a long parliamentary process.
my business, but did not succeed in getting it. Next
the apartment seemed too small to my wife and she This process may not be pleasant for the divorcing
drove all over the town to buy a house. But, it would couples, but most of the time they give in to the
take another 9 years to realize the second dream. I external pressures, and the marriage is saved. Many
was so attached to my cheap place, and did not want times it may end up in an unhappy marriage being
to move out, and shell-out more money, which I did carried out for the benefit of the children, as well
not have. My wife went ahead and rented another as for the convenience of both sides of the family.
apartment in the same cheap complex, and started But mostly it is due to the inconvenience of going
living on her own with more space. I was still at the through the whole process again if one wishes to
old place, with all the three children. My wife ran remarry! All this made a lot of sense to me; so I tried
back and forth to cook at both places, and took care to arrange the marriages of all three of my children,
of both homes. We eventually advised our son to but did not succeed in any. My two younger brothers
move out and live with his mom, while I stayed at in England and India, both had “love-marriages,”
the old place with our two daughters. as had our three children in USA.

My brother’s family came from England for a visit, In my case, however, things were different. In
and wondered why we had two separate apartments, remote Bihar India, after finishing college, I came
and not one bigger one. We explained, that the home for summer vacation. It was the 1960’s and
apartments bigger than ours did not exist in the low my father said to me, “You better get a hair cut,
income housing complex, and we, especially me, as we will take you to get married this weekend, in
did not want to move away. Then came, a friend’s a different town.” I was 19 then, had finished my
family from Virginia to visit, and spent a weekend Masters in Science earlier than most of the students
with us, they asked to see my wife and son, and so I in my age group, and was considered bright. I had
took them to the other apartment. My wife got mad, lived the city life for several years, where I was now
and said that I should have called and asked her teaching college for the last couple of months. But
to come to our old place, and may be stay there, as I had no courage to ask anything of my father, or
before, for the weekend. My friends thought that to anyone else for that matter. Hence, I got married
we were separating, just as my wife suspected they to a 16 year old girl, from a far away place, selected
would. But my friends, asked me anyway, “Apka through the process of an arranged marriage.
Love Marriage Tha Kya?” (was yours a love- People ask me, when did you first see your wife.
marriage?) after seeing us at two separate places, I answer, four days after getting married! At the
and suspecting our marriage had dissolved. podium, the bride was under a veil. After the wedding
we were separated, and only allowed to be with each
Traditional arranged marriages, do not allow for other four days later, on an auspicious day. We are
separation (living separately and eventual divorce), still together, for the last 45 years, or so, with plenty
hence the question about a “love-marriage,” which of turmoil, dissensions, and heartaches. We did not
is not expected to last very long anyway. Most separate, in spite of the numerous problems we have
marriages in India are still arranged with the help had, as it was not a “love-marriage.”
of parents and seniors on both sides of the family.
Divorce is still taboo, and an exception.

No one walks out of wedlock, as the decision for


marriage involves numerous people from both
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Fruits in our Life younger and live longer. Some chronic diseases
Fruits are one of the greatest gifts Nature has can be cured by eating certain fruits.
bestowed on the human - kind. Fruits provide
the necessary carbohydrate for energy without of Fruits are to be eaten raw, if you want to get its
course, fats. Some fruits like Figs contain starch full benefits. The organic acid and high quality
and sugars in the form of carbo - hydrates. Most fruit sugar in fruits provide us instant energy.
of the fruits contain 80% moisture and 20% That is why we see Ace Tennis players eating
carbohydrates. Besides Minerals and vitamins, bananas during the breaks. Besides the seasonal
the essential nutrients are available in fruits. fruits, fruits that are available throughout the year
Fruits cleanse the stomach and cause smooth - like raisins, figs etc, provide instant energy and
bowel movements. These are the reasons for
eating fruits as a part of regular food.

Most of fruits contain iron, calcium and vitamin


‘C’, essential for our body, in correct proportions.
Tomatoes and citrus fruits contain vitamin ‘C’ in
abundance.

All the yellow and red coloured fruits have


high quality vitamin ‘A’. Freshly plucked fruits
contain acids, minerds and vitamins that soften
the chyme that reach the Intestine and help in
evacuation. Therefore constipation is avoided.
Toxins are expelled and the blood is purified.
Disease causing germs are expelled. All parts of
the body are rejuvenated. Regular fruit eaters feel

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2. For relief from chronic fevers:- Bananas, Figs,
Lemon, Citrus fruit (Mosambi), Amla, Pumple
moses. To relieve early morning fever, eat an
apple.

3. For head aches - Apple, Grapes, Lemon

4. For Anaemia - Bananas, Pineapple, Mangoe,


Tomato, Apple, Pears Raisins and Apples,
specifically are good for curing anaemia

5. For Asthma - Grapes, tigs, musk - melon,


orange, Amla, Bael (Biluva) fruit.
refreshment.
When and how to eat fruits 6. For heart problems and reducing cholesterol
levels - Red grapes, Pineapple, Pears, Guava,
• Eat only well ripened fruits. Apple, Pumple - moses, Amla, Bananas,
• Fruits are not to be cooked. Cooking removes Mangoes
the carbohydrates.
• Fruits are best eaten in the morning. 7. For curing frequent Urination - Amla, Java
• Diabetic patients should not eat bananas in the plum (rose apple), Banana, Lemon, Guava, Figs,
morning. Others can eat any variety of fruits in Apple, Bael, Tomato.
the morning.
• Eat one kind of fruit, at a time. For instance, in
winter, Orange, apple, Pomegranate and Guava
are more readily and abundantly available. Do
not take all the fruits at a time. If you start with
orange, stick to eating oranges only.
• Fruits juices are to be consumed fresh. It kept
for long time, bacteria may produce toxins in the
juice.
• Persons desirous of having an all fruit break
fast, should consume 500 to 750 gms of one type
of fruit only, at one sitting.
• Patients are advised to drink fresh fruit juice
only rather eating raw fruits.
• After regular break fast or lunch, about 100 gms
of fruit can be consumed. In total, 300 gms of
fruit per day in divided quantites, can be taken.
• Eating fruits every day makes a person strong.

Fruits for specific purposes


1. For improved brain - function - Bananas, Grapes
JuJube Fruit, Figs, Apple, Jack fruit, Mangoes,
Pomegranate, Avocado and Raisins
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8. For purifying blood and for a glowing body Fruits along with vegetable, help fight cancer.
- Jujube fruit, Apple, Jack fruit, Tomato, Peach, Box
Mango
“Old, Rotten and unripe fruits, fruits, damaged by
9. For Joint pains, Rheumatism - Bananas, Grapes, insects, animals, snow and sun or grown in un
Pine apple, Apple, Pears - natural places and wrong seasons are unfit to
eat”
10. For Leprosy - Rose apple (Javaplum), Guava, - Caraka Samhita.
fruits of the banyan tree
Caraka Samhita describes over 40 types of fruits,
11. For improving digestion - Pine apple, with their qualities and effects on the body.
Papaya, Grapes, Rose apples, Jujube fruit, Musk
- Melon. Ayurvedic advice
• All fruits must be taken ripe - exception ‘Bilwa’
12. For curing steriluty - Guava, Figs, Rose apple, (Aegle marmelos)
Wood apple. • Avoid fruits that are unripe or overripe.
• Out of season fruits are to be discarded
13. For strong body - Pine apple, Figs, Apple, • Fruits eaten by worms should not be eaten
Pumple - moses, Raisins, Cucumber Juice. • Banana, grapes and coconut are laxative, check
internal bleeding, improve voice.
14. For Blood dis orders - Rose apple, Cucumber • Pomegranate is good for heart ailments
Juice, Mango, Orange, Wood apple. • Mango improves complexion.
• Straw berry is diuretic and refrigerant.
Benefits of Fruits Credits to Dr Senthil Kumar, India
Besides energy (through the carbohydrate
content), fruits provide protective minerals and
vitamins and also cellulose. Fruits are practically
fat free - the exceptions are olives and avocados.
They vary widely in their carbohydrate content.
All fruits provide some ascorbic acid (Vitamin
‘C’) but the citrus fruits are out standing as
rich sources of vitamin ‘C’. One medium sized
orange alone can furnish the normal adult daily
requirement. Sodium, Magnesium and Potassium
are present in varying quantities in most fruits.
Fruits are part of the diet used to treat kidney
diseases and kidney stones.

Fruits are digested easily because their sugar


content (glucose and Fructose) is in readily
absorbable form.

Like vegetable, fruits contain indigestible


cellulose that furnish the luck to the stools for
easy elimination.
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