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Content.........Seetha Devi 4
Phoor -PA and Lamoo 8
Spirituality 10
Achis Corner 14
Vedic Astrology 16
Wonderful Siddhars 19
Kid’s Corner 21
Sports Page 23
Sani Peyarchi Palangal 27
Vedic View of the Planet satorn 35
Humorous story for Children 38
Business problems and
Spiritual Solutions 40
Zodiac Sign 55
Karma
The Holy Scripture Bhagavad-Gita is one of the
most important Hindu scriptures. It is revered as
a sacred scripture of Hinduism and considered as
one of the most important philosophical classics
of the world. The Bhagavad-Gita comprises 700
verses and is a part of Mahabharata. The teacher
of the Bhagavad-Gita is Lord Krishna who is
revered by Hindus as a manifestation of the Lord
himself and is referred to within Bhagawan-
the Divine one. The content of the Gita is the
conversation between Krishna and Arjuna
taking place on the battlefield before the start of
the Kurukshetra war. Responding to Arjuna’s
confusion and moral dilemma, Krishna explains
to Arjuna his duties as a warrior and price
and elaborates on different Yogic and Vedantic
philosophies with examples and analogies. The
Holy Scripture contains 18 chapters and these
chapters are divided into Yoga. Among these
yogas, Karma Yoga is essentially acting or doing
one’s duties in life as per his/her dharma, or duty,
without concern of results – a sort of constant
sacrifice of action to the Supreme. It is action
done without thought of gain. In a more modern
interpretation, it can be viewed as duty bound
deeds done without letting the nature of the result
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5. Karma 3
Once a woman had two sons. They were called Fortune
and Intelligence. They met a poor man called Kencha
who used to fetch fire wood from the forest daily and sell
them in the bazaar. He had to work every day, else he would
lose his daily bread. Intelligence said to his brother Fortune,
“I rule over the world. If I want I can help Kencha and he
would never have to cut wood for a living?” Fortune replied,
“Brother, without me even you cannot bring about desirable
changes in this man’s life”.
It was finally decided that Intelligence should try to help
him first. Intelligence gave him a gold pendant which was
worth thirty thousand rupees. He told Kencha, “Build a house
for a ten thousand rupees. Spend another ten thousand for
your marriage. With the remaining ten thousand rupees you
could buy all the things you need for your house. Stop selling
firewood from to day. Fortune was watching all this and
smiling quietly to himself. Kencha took the pendant and left
for the village. He felt thirsty. He kept the pendant on a slab
of stone near a pond and drank water. As the pendant was
glittering in the sun, an eagle, taking it for a shinning cobra,
swooped down picked it up and flew away.
Kencha felt very sad. He resumed his occupation of cutting
and selling fire wood. Intelligence observed all that was
happening and muttered to himself, “He is very careless. He
lost what I had given him as a gift”. Therefore, Intelligence
gave Kencha some more gold. He told him, “This would fetch
fifty thousand rupees. If you would spend it properly, you
would no longer be a poor man. But be careful this time”.
Again, the poor man went out. He felt thirsty on his way
to the village. He was careful this time. So he kept the gold
in his shirt’s pocket. But as he bent over the pond to drink
water, all the gold fell into the water.
“How can I do this to myself” he said to himself. He had lost
the day’s wages also. He went begging at a couple of houses
and ate a handful of food. The next day he returned to the
forest to cut fire wood. This time Intelligence gave him a pot
full of money. The poor man ran straight to his house without
stopping any where. But as he was very hungry and thirsty
he fell down unconscious near his door step. An old woman,
who was passing by, stole the pot.The brothers were surprised
to find Kencha again cutting fire wood and following day.
Fortune told Intelligence, “You gave him riches thrice. But
he could not keep it. Let me help him. Just follow me”.Again
they approached him. They asked the price of each bundle
of fire wood. He demanded twelve rupees and Fortune paid
him the money. Kencha made a calculation for those twelve
rupees. Four rupees for the food grains, salt and chillies for
another four rupees. Buy vegetables with the remaining four
rupees”.
The poor man spent only ten rupees on provisions. As he was
returning home, he saw an old woman selling fish. He bought
a big fish with the remaining two rupees. As he had made a
very good bargain, he felt very happy. He wanted to cook the
fish first. As he had no firewood in the house, he went out to
get some. There was a huge tree right in front of his house.
As he was cutting a few branches, he saw an eagle’s nest on
the tree. Some thing glittered there in the sun. He climbed up
to the nest and saw that it was the gold pendant he had lost.
He was very happy. He took it and shouted, “At last, I have
got you”.
The old woman who had stolen his pot of money was living
in a hut just on the other side of the tree. She returned the
pot of money to him, saying “I have not touched even a coin
in the pot”. The poor man Kencha lived happily after that.
Intelligence realized that without Fortune he could not get
very far.
6. Karma 4
Long ago, there was a king by name Vini. He was very
famous in three worlds as a result of his just rule and
the performance of appropriate religious rituals. He was very
righteous and brave. He had a son by name Mithi. Mithi
built the city of Mithila. The twenty-second king in this
line, Hrastaroma, was a great person who knew all shastras.
He had two sons by name Seeradhwaja and Sankashya.The
King Hrastaroma went to the forest as custom required.
Seeradhwaja ruled over the land very efficiently and justly.
Seeradhwaja’s other name was Janaka.
Janaka was a rajarishi. Once he decided to perform
a yagna. As he was ploughing the land on which he was to
perform the yagna as the custom demanded, the sharp end of
the plough was struck to a box. The funow made by the plough
while ploughing is called “Seetha” in Sanskrit Language. As
the child was found while ploughing, she was named Seetha
Devi. The divine preceptor Brihaspathi had a son by name
Kushadhwaja. He was a Brahmarishi and brilliant as his
father. He used to study the Vedas every day. His daughter
was Vedavati. He desired that Maha Vishnu, one among the
holy trinity of Hinduism, should become his son – in – law.
In order to fulfill her father’s desire, she matted her hair like
a sage, put on deerskin and began to perform tapas to please
MahaVishnu. Her face was radiant with divine brightness.
Once Ravana was on a Military campaign and while
he was moving in his chariot, he happened to come to the
place where she was in penance and attracted by her exquisite
beauty and his heart was filled with greed for lust. He told
her about his desire but Vedavathi refused to yield. “Who is
this Mahavishnu? He can never be equal to me in courage,
strength, power of austerity and wealth,” he spoke proudly.
“Except you, none else speaks so low of MahaVishnu, a
paragon among gods. Every one makes obeisance to him”,
said Vedavati. The wicked Ravana was not ready to listen to
her.
He took her by her hair. She was very angry, used her
hand as a sword, cut off her hair and
freed herself away from Ravana. She
was burning with anger and looked at
him as she was going to reduce him to
ashes. She made a fire and said; “Lo
you wicked, as you have touched my
body, I do not wish to live any more.
I am going to jump into this burning
fire. Iam going to be born as a woman,
just to destroy you. If I have done
anything good in this life, let me not
be born of the woman of any being.
I will be the daughter of a righteous
man and live a pure and perfect life”.
So saying, she jumped into the fire.
The devas rained flowers on her from
heaven.
This Vedavathi was found
in a box while King Janka and queen
Sunayana were ploughing the land
for the yagna. She grew up in the
company of her sister Urmila and
Kushaladhwaja’s daughter Mandari
and Shruthakirti. Seetha Devi was
born of the earth. She was very
beautiful and excellently behaved.
As a marriageable younglady, she
was exquisitely attractive and, in
fact, more attractive than an apsaras
(apsaras - a heavenly lymph). A
number of princes from different
7. Karma 5
parts of the earth came as her suitors. Janaka desired that
the young man who wanted to marry Seetha Devi must be
courageous and unmatched in the skills of war. He should
be able to lift and string the divine bow, which his ancestors
received from Lord Shiva. Long ago, king Daksha performed
a yagna. Lord Shiva was angry and he stringed that bow and
got ready to kill the devas. They fell at his feet and pleased
him with prayers. Lord Shiva was pleased with their prayers
and gave the bow to them as a gift. The devas deposited
that best bows with Devanatha, one of the ancestors of king
Janaka. King Janaka announced that the young man, who
lifts the divine bow, strung it and shot an arrow from it would
marry his blessed daughter Seetha Devi.
Ayodhya was the capital of Kosala. Ikshwaku was the
first king of that kingdom. Great kings such as Raghu,Aja and
DasharathaweretheotherswhoruledoverKosala.Dasharatha
did not have children for a long time. After obtaining
blessings from the royal priest Vasishta, he performed a
sacrifice called “Puthrakameshti”, under the leader ship of
Maharshi Rishyashringa. As soon as the Poornahuti was
over, an extremely radiant divine figure appeared out of the
blazing flames of the yagnakunda, holding a vessel full of
payasam (a kind of sweet), gave it to king Dasharatha and
asked him to give it to his queens.
He told him that he would get sons.
Dasharatha distributed the payasam
among his queens. Twelve months
later, the queens gave birth to the
sons. Kausalya’s son was named
Sri Rama, Sumithra’s sons were
namedLakshmanandShathrughna
and Kaikeyi’s son came to be
called Bharatha. The children
grew up and they mastered all the
shastras and Vedas.
Once Brahmarishi
Viswamithra visited Dasharatha’s
palace. He asked Dasharatha to
send Sri Rama and Lakshmana
with him for protecting the yagna
he desired to perform. Though
unwilling, the King agreed to send
the princes with Viswamithra on
the advice of the royal preceptor
Vasishta. Rama and Lakshmana
followed Viswamitra torwards his
hermitage, on the way, Sri Rama
killed the wicked demoness Tataka
and her son Subahu. Her other son
Maricha was thrown away far off
into the midst of the ocean. He
helped Viswamithra to complete
the yagna.
Then Sri Rama and Lakshmana along with the great
sage Viswamithra left for Mithila to attend a great yagna,
king Janaka was performing. On the way, Sri Rama broke the
spell of a curse pronounced on Ahalya by her husband, sage
Gowthama. Then they reached Mithila. They were accorded
a fitting welcome at Mithila by king Janka. Viswamithra
introduced Sri Rama and Lakshmana to the king. The king
told them about the divine bow Shivadhanus and he told
about Seetha Devi. He ordered the great bow, which was
placed on a cart on eight wheels, drawn by 5000 strong men,
to be brought to the court. Sri Rama took permission from
Viswamithra, lifted the bow in his left hand and tried to bend
it to string it. To every one’s surprise, the bow broke into
two. The terrific sound made every one in the court, except
Janaka, Viswamithra, Rama and Lakshmana, swoon.
Janaka was very happy. He sent his ministers to
Dasharatha with the happy tiding that Seetha Devi has been
won by Rama, the son of Dasharatha and will bring fame to
his clan’. Preparation for the marriage were made in Mithila.
When Dasathratha received the news of Rama breaking the
divine bow, he was delighted. He came to Mithila with a
huge royal court age. He was received with grand pomp and
grandeur. The city of Mithila was decorated in a wonderful
manner befitting the occasion. Every where there was an air
of great festivity. The front of every house was decorated with
Rangavalli designs. Every house echoed auspicious music.
The citizens were elated when they heard that their beloved
princess was going to marry Sri Ramachandra.
8. Karma 6
At the sacred moment of Uttaraphalguni, to the
sacred music chanting of Vedic hymns, Janaka addressed to
Sri. Ramachandra as, “Iyam Seetha mama sutaa sahadharma
charithava. Pratheechathainaam badhranthe paaninm
gruhneeshva paaninaam. Pathivrathaa mahabaaga chaayena
anugatha saha”. Meaning: “My daughter Seetha Devi is going
to become your lawful wife. Hold her hands in your hand.
Please accept her as your wife and she will follow you as a
shadow follows a man”. So saying he placed Seetha Devi’s
handsome hand in Sri Ramachandra’s hand and poured holy
water on her’s.
All the sages gathered at the marriage hall, all the
Brahmins, ministers, royal guests and the people were happy
to see Seetha Devi who was exquisitely dressed in a Silk saree
and made up with expensive and shining ornaments appeared
very, charming, wed Sri Ramachandra who was grand,
handsomely attractive and good Nature. At that auspicious
occasion, Urmila was married to Lakshmana; Mandari was
married to Barartha and Shruthakirti to Shathrughna. The
next day king Janaka gave a large number of precious gifts to
his sons- in – law before he took leave of them.
On the way back to Ayodhya, Parashurma who was
on a destory – Kshatriya compaign, met Sri Ramachandra.
In the duel that followed, Parashurma was beaten and that
followed the end of his pride. When the royal outrage reached
Ayodhya, they were given a grand welcome.
The queen welcomed Seetha Devi, Urmilla, Mandari,
and Shuruthakirti according to the royal traditions and took
them to the gynecenum. They warmed the holy lamp and
then the daughter’s –in-law worshipped the family deity.
They took bleesings from the elders.
Seetha Devi and Ramachandra was an ideal couple in
the best tradition at this holy land of Bharatha. It appeared as
though they had one soul though same alike. They loved each
other’s heart. They served the elders and loved the young
ones with great Love and affection. They won every one’s
heart in the process. In the mean time, emperor Dasharatha
decided to crown Sri Ramachandra and retreat at the forest.
Sri Ramachandra and Seetha Devi began to observe certain
vrathas as part of the crowning ceremony. Manthara, one of
Kaikeyi’s maid servants, came to know about it. She went
to Kaikeyi and with her sweet and attractive words made
Kaikeyi to demand two boons from the king Dasharatha,
namely – her son Bharatha should be crowned king and
Rama should be sent to the forest for fourteen years.
When Sri Ramachandra heard it, he went to his
mother, took her blessings and told her about Kaikeyi’s
demands. Then he went to Seetha. She did not know about
the sad development. Therefore she had worshipped the
devas. When she looked at Sri Rama, She was shocked. He
was dull and sad. She came near him and said: “My lord, why
do you look sad? What is the cause for it? Why haven’t you
tied the sacred wristband?”
Sri Rama told her about his going to the forest and the
crowning of Bharatha. He said; “My dear Seetha, be faithful
to the new king Bharatha; serve my parents with devotion.
Take care. Fourteen years will fly like fourteen days”. Seetha
was sad when she heard it. She pretended anger and said;
“My Lord Ramabhadra, your words do not fit for a great
prince like you. Neither they are fit to be heard by me. We
have our duties to perform. We get the furits of our labor. In
the case of a wife, she shares with her husband his joys and
sorrows. He is everything to her. I will come to the forest
with you to make your way easier”
She continued; “My parents have taught me how
to be a good wife. As I am happy in your company in the
palace, I will be happy with you in the forest. I will eat roots
and fruits, which you eat. I will drive happiness by looking
at trees, rivers, animals, birds, hills and mountains. I do not
wish to have Kamadhenu, Kalpavriksha and even heaven
when you are not with me”.
“You are a princess. A forest is a fearful place.
There are demons and wild animals. You cannot with stand
the rustic life of the forest – a life of renunciation, sleeping
on a bed made of grass, sitting on deerskin, dressing oneself
in a dress made of fibres from barks of trees. Please think
again, “Said Sri Rama.“My Lord, all that you have said so
far are to my advantage. Once, when I was in my father’s
house, learned Brahmins told me that I was destined to
live in a forest for sometime. Help me to make it true. To a
faithful wife, her husband is god, sill if you go to the forest
without talking me, I will die here”. From this story of Sri.
Rama and Seetha Devi, we can easily understand, how the
understanding between a couple should be.
10. Karma 8
PHOOR – PA and LAMOO
There lived in a village a man and his wife with their
daughter named Lamoo and son Phoor- Pa. One day, the wife
fell ill and she died after some days. As she was dying, she said
to her husband, “You should bring up the two children and try to
keep them happy”. Ever since his wife died, he began to worry
about feeding the two children. One day, while he was seated on
a stone in front of his house, a man from the same village came
in and said, “What are you doing! Come, let us go and shoot
deer. They say that a lot of footmarks of deer can be seen near
the hill over there”.
The man reluctantly agreed to go. His companion made him
sit in an open space where the deer would come in his direction.
He kept his bow and arrows ready, but was greatly surprised
when he saw the deer. An animal with two very tall horns, in
a woman’s dress, and with the face covered with dark, long
hair coming towards him. It was beyond doubt, that it was a
she- demon. He began to tremble with fear. The bow and arrow
dropped from his hands. Seeing the bow and the arrows lying on
the ground, the she – demon looked up. As soon as she saw the
man, she changed in to a beautiful girl, walked up to the tree and
asked the man to come down.
When he came down, she asked, “Tell me, are you going
to marry me or not? If you don’t marry me, I will kill you”. The
man replied, “I am ready to marry you. But I am not young like
you. Besides, you won’t be happy with me. My wife is a terribly
hot – tempered person and she may harm you”. The she – demon
replied, “Non sense your wife is already dead. Her body was
cremated only the other day. I saw it with my own eyes”. He said”
I shall find a handsome young man for you. You will see me right
here four days from to day”. However, she did not listen him.
Feeling helpless, he walked towards his home along with the she
– demon. Near the village, he said to her, “you just wait here. I
will go home and make arrangements to perform our marriage. I
know, you will be happy only then”. She was very pleased. The
man went home, cooked the meals, fed the two children, tucked
them inside huge pot along with enough food for the next few
days and said, “You must never come out side. If you do, you
will be in great trouble. Your step mother will eat you up”.
Then he left the two children and went back to fetch the
she – demon. He married her without any pomp and show and
no one in the village knew anything about the wedding. One day
she boiled some water for his bath and said, “You better have
a wash on this platform outside. I shall pour the water on your
body”. The man did not utter a word. He changed clothes and sat
down for a wash. Phoor -Pa and Lamoo, who were hiding in a
pot on the upper floor, felt like having a look at their stepmother.
So they lifted the lid of the pot to have a look around. As soon as
they raised the lid, their stepmother saw reflections in the water.
It made her mouth water. She immediately complained that her
stomach was paining and went to bed. The man knew that she
was up to some tricks. Doctors saw her but could not cure her of
the stomach pain. The man sentfor a priest. ThePriest came and
checked the she-deman.
The priest said, “You have got two children at home
You should offer the lungs of one of them to your wife to eat.
You will see her stomach pain vanish in a day or two”. He lost
all hopes and left for home. “You should act quickly, otherwise
I shall die” his wife complained. He took the two children to the
riverside. He made them sit down on a stone and took out a sharp
knife. He fainted when he thought of killing them. Phoor – Pa
and Lamoo both began to cry. This touched the heart of the river
goddess. She appeared before them in their mother’s form and
gave them two huge fishes. Then she said, “Tell your father that
he should take out the lungs of these two fishes and feed them
to your step mother. You two better run away to a far off place”.
After saying this she disappeared. A little while later when the
man recovered from his faint, the two children told him how
their, mother had appeared with the two fishes and what she told
them.
The man was both happy and sad. Happy because the
children would not have to die. Sad, because they would have
to leave him and go away. He affectionately kissed them and
said, “God will protect you. I shall try to kill your stepmother.
You should not be afraid. You should keep faith in God. He will
give you food and clothes”. A drop of tear, full of fatherly love,
rolled down the man’s cheeks with each word of advice that he
gave. Phoor – Pa wiped those tears with his clothes. At last, he
cried out, “Father” and fainted Lamoo sprinkled water on his
head he recovered. Phoor – Pa and Lamoo took leave of their
father. The man stood still. He kept looking as they disappeared
from his sight. Then he heaved a long sigh of pain and headed
home. Seeing that her husband was still not back, the she demon
became wild with anger and kept pacing up and down in the
house. When she saw her husband coming, she went to lie down
11. Karma 9
on the bed. Her husband gave the lungs of the two fishes which
he had brought wrapped up in leaves. She ate the lungs greedily
and sat up after a moment saying, “What the priest said was
correct. I am now all right”.
Aftertheyhadsaidgood-byetotheirfather,Phoor-PaandLamoo
went to a very old village. There were houses and gardens in
that village, but not a single human being anywhere. A very old
woman was living near the village she had eaten the people of
the village. Finding no one in the village, the brother and sister
went to the old woman. Phoor – Pa was very thirsty. He asked
Lamoo to ask the old woman for water. The old woman said that
there was not any water in the house, and giving Lamoo a sieve,
she sent her to fetch water in it.
In the meantime, the old woman put Phoor- Pa in a wooden
trunk and sold it to a trader. As you must know, a sieve has holes
in it and if you put water in a sieve, that water will immediately
run out through its holes. So, getting tired of collecting water in
the sieve again and again, Lamoo wet her clothes, and went back
to quench her brother’s thirst. When she did not find Phoor- Pa,
she felt very sad. The old woman said, “He left soon after you
left. Perhaps he lost his way and went in another direction. Go,
find him and bring him back at once”. The girl, who had lived
with a she- demon, immediately guessed that this old woman
too was a she – demon. She thought, “I now have no friends in
the world”. She gave up all hopes of seeing her brother again
and walked off.
As she walked she picked up every bit of bone which she
found lying on her way, thinking that it could be her brother’s.
She hide them in her clothes. Hungry and thirsty she kept going
on through sun and rain, day and night, in search of happiness.
Mean while, after he had bought the trunk from the she – demon,
the trader carried it on the back of a horse. As they were crossing
a bridge, the trunk dropped into the water. Since it was tightly
closed it did not sink. It went on floating and entered another
country.
There was no king in that country. The people were looking
for a man to make him their king. When they saw the box drifting
by, while they were fishing, they pulled it up to the bank. On
opening it they saw a healthy, strong and handsome boy in it.
Deciding that he was fit to be made a king they led Phoor – Pa
into the palace. They put him on the throne and made him their
king.
One day, after several years had passed, Lamoo happened
to come to that palace. As soon as he saw Lamoo, Phoor – Pa
fainted. The guards scolded Lamoo and drove her out. Lamoo
cried out “Oh God” and left the palace. When he came back to
his senses Phoor – Pa asked about Lamoo. The guards told him
what had happened. The king ordered them to bring her back
at once. Again Phoor-Pa fainted. When he came to his senses
for the second time, he gave strict orders to bring back that girl
again. One of the guards found her sitting on the riverbank.
When he said that the king had sent for her, she cried out loudly
with folded arms. “Oh God how much longer are you going to
punish me? Please spare me; I have no one except you in this
world. Although my father is alive, yet I am without a father, I
had only one brother. I sacrificed Him also to a she – demon.
Save me Lord. I beg for my life as I wish to live”. She fell on her
knees as soon as she had finished her prayer. The guard picked
her up and marched her to the king. The king walked down from
throne and threw his arms around her crying, “My sister”.
She could not recognize Phoor – Pa. She had to think over
a good deal. She was puzzled. At last, she asked, “Your Majesty,
why are you behaving like this”? The king replied, “You have
not recognized me. I am your brother Phoor – Pa”. Then he told
her all that had happened. Lamoo also told him briefly about
her own life. Both the brother and sister were happy. The king
had a powerful magic stick. With the help of that magic stick,
he traced out his father and the she – demon. This time the she
– demon put a different condition that she would marry the king
who came to rescue his father. The king made up a “Plan” and
asked the she demon that he will build a marriage hall where air
cannot enter it by any means. It must not have even one hole
wide enough for a needle to pass through. The she – demon was
happy.
After a couple of days the marriage hall was built. When
the she – demon went inside and watched that there was no
outlet for her escape. By that time Phoor – Pa set fire to the four
corners of the house. As the marriage – hall or house got fire the
she – demon was burnt in to ashes. After this the king with all
powerful magic stick turned his father into a middle aged man.
They, Phoor- Pa, Lamoo and their father lived happily
ever after.
12. Karma 10
During the past issues, I had the blessed
opportunity of sharing my thoughts on the
spirituality taught by various scholars. In this
issue, I wish to discuss about “Karma”. Lot of
people started asking Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar
as what is the reason for selecting the name
“Karma” for the magazine. With his auspicious
permission and blessings, I wish to share some of
my thoughts on the word Karma and usage of the
word in various religions.
KarmaisaSanskritword,whichhasthemeanings “act,action,
performance”, in Indian religions is the concept of “action”
or “deed”, understood as that which causes the entire cycle
of cause and effect originating in ancient India and treated in
the philosophies of all the religions. ‘Karma’ is an Eastern
religious concept in contradistinction to ‘faith’ espoused by
Abrahamic religions, which view all human dramas as the
will of God as opposed to present and past life actions. In
theistic schools of Hinduism, humans have free will to choose
good or evil and suffer the consequences, which require the
will of God to implement karma’s consequences. In Eastern
beliefs, the karmic effects of all deeds are viewed as actively
shaping past, present, and future experiences. The results or
‘fruits’ of actions are called karma-phala.
Some traditions (i.e., the Vedanta), believe that a Supreme
Being plays some kind of role, for example, as the dispenser
of the ‘fruits’ of karma or as exercising the option to change
one’s karma in rare instances. Another view holds that a
Sadguru, acting on a god’s behalf, can mitigate or work out
some of the karma of the disciple. One of the first and most
dramatic illustrations of karma is found in the Bhagavad-Gita.
In this great literature, Arjuna the protagonist is preparing for
battle when he realizes that the enemy consists of members
of his own family and decides not to fight. His charioteer,
Lord Krishna (an avatar of Lord Mahavishnu), explains to
Arjuna the concept of dharma (duty) among other things and
makes him see that it is his duty to fight. The whole of the
Bhagavad-Gita is a dialogue between these two on aspects
of life including morality and a host of other philosophical
themes. Several other movements within the religion, most
notably Vedanta, and Thantra, later enhanced the original
Hindu concept of karma. Karma means “deed” or “act” and
more broadly names the universal principle of cause and
effect, action and reaction that governs all life.
According to Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar, we produce
Karma in four ways:
1. through thoughts,
2. Through words,
3. Through actions that we perform ourselves,
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4. Through actions others do under our instructions.
Everything that we have ever thought, spoken, done or caused
is Karma; as is also that which we think, speak or do this very
moment. After death we lose Kriya Shakti (ability to act) and
do karma. Actions performed consciously are weighted more
heavily than those done unconsciously are. However, just
as poison affects us if taken unknowingly, suffering caused
unintentionally will also give appropriate karmic effect. We
are in position to do something about our destiny by doing
the right thing at the right time. Through positive actions,
pure thoughts, prayer, mantra and meditation, we can resolve
the influence of the karma in present life and turn the destiny
for the better. That’s why Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar often
says “the karma/destiny cannot be changed. However, we
can alter the karma/destiny according to our living conditions
through the prayers and rituals to the Atharva Veda Yaksha/
Yakshini Devathas. A spiritual master knowing the sequence
in which our Karma will bear fruit, can help us. As humans,
we have the opportunity to speed up our spiritual progress
with practice of good Karma. We produce negative karma
because we lack knowledge and clarity.
Hindu scriptures divide karma into three kinds. They
are Sanchita, Prarabdha, and Kriyamana. Sanchita is the
accumulated karma. It would be impossible to experience
and endure all Karmas in one life. From this stock of sanchita
karma, a handful is taken out to serve one lifetime and this
handful of actions, which has begun to bear fruit and which
will be exhausted only on their fruit being experienced.
Hence, it is the sum of one’s past karmas, all actions (good
and bad) that follow through from one’s past life to the next.
Prarabdha, the Fruit-bearing karma is the portion of
accumulated karma that has “ripened” and appears as
a particular problem in the present life. Kriyamana is
everything that we produce in current life. All kriyamana
karmas flow in to sanchita karma and consequently shape
our future. In this way, so long as the stock of sanchita karma
lasts, a part of it continues to be taken out as prarabdha
karma for being experienced in one lifetime, leading to the
cycle of birth and death. A Jiva cannot attain moksha until
the accumulated sanchita karmas are completely exhausted.
Karma is also considered a spiritually originated law. Many
Hindus see God’s direct involvement in this process, while
others consider the natural laws of causation sufficient to
explain the effects of karma.
Followers of Vedanta consider Ishvara, a personal supreme
God, as playing a role in the delivery of karma. Theistic
schools of Hinduism such as Vedanta thus disagree with the
Buddhist and Jain views and other Hindu views that karma is
merely a law of cause and effect but rather is also dependent
on the will of a personal supreme God. Examples of a
personal supreme God include Shiva in Shaivism or Vishnu in
Vaishnavism. A good summary of this theistic view of karma
is expressed by the following: “God does not make one suffer
for no reason nor does He make one happy for no reason.
God is very fair and gives you exactly what you deserve.”
Only based on the theory a great Indian scholar has quoted
as “You get you deserve but not you desire”. Karma is not
punishment or retribution but simply an extended expression
or consequence of natural acts. The effects experienced are
also able to be mitigated by actions and are not necessarily
fated. That is to say, a particular action now is not binding
to some particular, pre-determined future experience or
reaction; it is not a simple, one-to-one correspondence of
reward or punishment.
Karma is not fate, for humans act with free will creating their
own destiny. According to the Vedas, if we sow goodness, we
will reap goodness; if we sow evil, we will reap evil. Karma
refers to the totality of our actions and their concomitant
reactions in this and previous lives, all of which determines
our future. The conquest of karma lies in intelligent action
and dispassionate response.
According to another theory of Hinduism, all living beings
are described as being under the influence of Maya’s three
qualities namely Rajas (mode of passion), Tamas (mode of
ignorance), and Satva (mode of goodness). Always present
together in varying mix and degrees, these three qualities of
Maya bind the soul to the body and to the earth plane. Above
these three qualities is the eternal time. Due to the influence
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of three modes of Maya’s nature, jivas (individual beings)
perform activities under the control and purview of the eternal
time. These activities are called Karma. The underlying
principle is that karma is the law that brings back the results
of actions to the person performing them. This life is likened
to a field in which our Karma is the seed. We harvest exactly
what we sow. No less, no more. This infallible law of Karma
holds everyone responsible for what the person is or going to
be. Based on the total sum of past Karma, some feel close to
the Pure Being in this life, and others feel separated.
Karma by definition is universal law of cause and effect,
operating on all planes, mental, moral, and physical, with
inexorable precision. One might as well try to escape it as
to escape space itself. The defined nature of it leaves only
two alternatives: denial of its existence; or acceptance of it
as both universal and just. To take any intermediate position
is to replace the classic definition in both Theosophy and all
the traditional religions and philosophies using the term, with
some definition peculiarly that of the dissident individual.
It is not intellectually honest to use a word whose meaning
has been established for thousands of years, in some other
sense. We would be interested to know, for instance, what
sort of picture of law or of the universe. The literal meaning
of the words is “Justice, Just and Unjust.” Karma can never
be understood as a law governing each individual as a case
all by himself. Humankind is one and karma is one. All
actions are interactions, and our own part can never make
sense if dissected out from the entire network. The notion,
in its crudely simplified form, that what I do to you, you or
someone else does to me in another life, is only a primitive
approach to the real problem. In part, I made you, and you
made me; and what we do to one another is a function of
what we have made of one another. The spiritual child cannot
be blamed for not yet having become a man; he can be
blamed, and mightily will be blamed by karma itself, for any
deliberate renunciation of man’s estate in favor of retaining
infancy. If from one point of view, karma is never unjust,
being immutable Law; from another point of view, it is never
quite just. “Whatever the sin and dire results of the original
Karmic transgression of the now incarnated Egos no man (or
the outer material and periodical form of the Spiritual Entity)
can be held with any degree of justice responsible for the
consequences of his birth. He does not ask to be born, nor can
he choose the parents that will give him life. In every respect,
he is a victim to his environment, the child of circumstances
over which he has no control; and if each of his transgressions
were impartially investigated, there would be found nine out
of every ten cases when he was the one sinned against, rather
than the sinner. Life is at best a heartless play, a stormy sea
to cross, and a heavy burden often too difficult to bear. The
greatest philosophers have tried and have all failed except
those who had the key to it.
It is the worst foolishness on the part of a human
being to blame the Karma for the bad or worst
results for the wrongful decisions and actions
by him. Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar is a very
practical man. He is not a usual Swamiji. All the
otherSwamijiswillsayas“itisyourkarma.Youare
enjoying the fruit of it. As a Swamiji, I can change
your karma’. But, Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar
says as “karma or destiny cannot be changed.
However, we can alter the Karma according to
our living conditions by the rituals”. We all can
alter the karma and make our life very easy going
and spiritual by following the path of spiritual
leaders and act according the words of those great
spiritual souls. I thank the Almighty and Swamiji
for giving me a chance to discuss my thoughts on
Spirituality. I pray the Almighty to make us meet
in the next issue also.
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Achi’s Corner.
Kathirikkai Murungakkai Masala
(Brinjal Drumstick Masala)
Ingredients
Drum stick -5
Brinjal-3
Small onion-20(big onion-10)
Tomato-1
Garlic-10
Sambar powder-1 tablespoon
Turmeric powder- ½ teaspoon
Procedure
Keep the kadai in the stove. In 2 teaspoons
of cooking oil, season the masal with a
teaspoon of mustard and fennel seeds.
Saute the minced onion, garlic and
tomato pieces one after the other. Add the
lengthwise cut brinjal pieces and saute
well. Now add the drumstick pieces. Add
2 cups of water along with the turmeric
powder. Close the kadai and cook for 10
minutes in medium fire until the drumstick
pieces are cooked soft. Now add the
sambar powder and the salt needed along
with little water if there is no water left
in the kadai. Cook until everything is
mixed well (at least 5 minutes).Don’t
make it very dry. Garnish with coriander
leaves. Brinjal, drumstick and coriander
smell will make the dish altogether taste
delicious.
Thatta Payaru Mavathal Kuzhambu
(Cow peas mango gravy)
Ingredients
Thatta payar (cow peas) -1 cup
Mangai vathal-6 to 7 pieces (soaked for
20 minutes in hot water) or fresh mango
pieces-6
Small onion-10 or big onion chopped-1
Tomato-1
Sambar powder-2 teaspoon
Garlic smashed-6
Tamarind- very little (1/4 teaspoon)
(depend on the sourness of the mango
used)
Mustard-1 teaspoon
Fennel seeds-1 teaspoon
Procedure
In a kadai dry roast the thatta payar
(cowpeas) in slow fire for 3 minutes .Pour
3 cups of water and pressure cook for 5
minutes or cook in the kadai itself until
the peas are cooked well. Once the peas
are cooked, add the mango pieces, onion,
tomatoes and sambar powder. Cook for
five more minutes. Now add the tamarind
extract and the salt needed and cook for
further 5 minutes. Make sure that the
curry is little watery. The curry should
be extra salty and hot, then only it will
be good with rice and the peas will be
tasty. When everything is cooked, add the
smashed garlic pieces before switching
off the stove. Fry the mustard and fennel
seeds in a separate kadai and pour into the
gravy.
Pakkoda Kuzhambu or
Pakkoda Kuruma
Ingredients for the pakkoda
Channa dhal (kadalai paruppu) -1/4 cup
or 5 to 6 table spoons
(Only small amount of pakkoda can be
used for the gravy)
Red chilli-3 Fennel seed-1 teaspoon
Salt-very little
Soak the above items for 20 minutes and
coarsely grind it in the mixie with little
water.
Items to grind
Cocunut-2 tablespoons
Kas kas-1 teaspoon
Cashews-5
Pottukadalai-1 tablespoon
Ingredients for the gravy
Big onion (chopped)-1
Tomato (nicely chopped)-1
Garlic-5 pods
Coriander powder-1 tablespoon
Sambar powder-1 tablespoon
To season
Cinamon-3 pieces
Clove-2
Cardamom-2
Fennel seeds-1 teaspoon
Curry leaf-little
Procedure
Keep the grinded pakkoda mix ready.
Keep little oil in the kadai for frying the
pakkoda. Once the oil is moderately hot
just drop the mix shapeless into the oil
and fry. No need to make round ones. Fry
all the mix and set aside. Now we have to
make the gravy to add the pakkoda. This
gravy will always be spicy .So spices
should be added while seasoning Keep
the kadai in the stove. In one tablespoon
of oil, season the gravy with the items in
‘to season’. Saute the onion, tomato and
garlic pieces. Add the sambar powder and
coriander powder. Sauté this too nicely.
Now add 4 to 5 cups of water. Add little
turmeric powder and the salt needed.
Close the kadai and cook for 5 minutes.
Now add the grinded coconut mix into
the gravy and cook for five more minutes.
Rememberthatthegravyshouldbewatery
while adding the pakkoda. Pakkodas will
drink the gravy as times goes by and no
gravy will be left at the end. So be sure
the gravy is enough watery. Add the
pakkodas in such a way that all the pieces
are inside the gravy. Do not stir the gravy
with a spoon after adding the pakkodas
until they get soaked. After adding, all
the pakkodas allow the gravy to boil once
and switch off the stove. Garnish with
coriander leaves while serving.
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Vedic Astrology
As an Atharva Vedic scholar and Swamiji, I have written
number of articles on VedicAstrology and solving the problems
spiritually with the help of Atharva Vedic Astrology. Anybody
can reach me @ USA toll free – 1-888-808-1418 or 1-888-808-
1428 and anybody can email me to avtemple@aol.com . In this
issue, I am going to write about Vedic Astrology as an analysis
and forecasting system, based on astronomical data and using
the calculations of Atharva Veda.
The oldest and most important scriptures in the world are called
the Vedas, a Sanskrit word meaning “knowledge. The Vedas are
beyond the realm of man and time. According to the tenets of
Vedic philosophy, the Vedas were not authored but documented
by seers or ancient wise men, called “rishis”. Vedic Astrology
comes from this ancient work. Jyotisha or Jyotish is the actual
Sanskrit name for Vedic Astrology and means the “eye or light
of nature”. It describes the ability of an astrologer to view the
mechanics of people’s behavior as well as the projected cycles
and outcomes of time and events. According to the saints and
rishis, who documented the Vedas, Astrology is only a tool to
analyze the problem, but it is not a spiritual remedy for the
problems. There are many calculations in deciding the power
of the planets in a horoscope. Among all those calculations
Vedic Astrological calculations are the most accurate.
Brahma, the creator, instituted the fundamentals of Vedic
Astrology. This knowledge was then passed down to various
Rishis and to man. Maharishi Parashara wrote Vedic Astrology,
in its current form, several thousand years ago and passed
it to Maharishi Agasthya. Maharishi Agasthya was a great
scholar and an expert of Vedic Astrology. He added his ideas
to his Guru’s writings and he gave a new dimension to Vedic
Astrology.
The purpose of Vedic Astrology is to avoid problems before
they arise. The aphorism, “Pull weeds early” describes a major
purpose of astrology. Another quote from India states, “If you
want to get rid of a snake, get rid of it when it is really small”.A
good astrologer uses the tools of VedicAstrology to forecast the
times to promote events in one’s life or to pull back, recognizing
the indications point to some obvious serious risk.
In the traditional Hindu culture, there is a high reverence for
Gurus, or enlightened Masters. The trust is so high that the word
of the Guru and ancient scriptural tradition is accepted. It is also
important to know that Vedic astrologers are not fatalistic, but
point to useful and actionable indications or probabilities that
certain behaviors might emerge or that specific events could
take place over time. In spite of the debate about whether we
have free will or not, it is important to know that the effects
seen in an astrological chart are not required to happen as
they stand. A motivated, sincere person, under the competent
guidance of an experienced Vedic astrologer or a Swamiji can
make effective changes in their lives. According to the Vedic
theories, the Karma or destiny cannot be changed but can be
altered according to the living conditions of an individual. The
karma of one’s previous births reflects in the horoscope.
Vedic astrology is linked to other Vedic systems, such as
Ayurveda for health, Vastu for dwellings, Thantric Rituals for
the spiritual salvation of the problems and other philosophies.
The Vedic Astrology system is kind in that not only is a person
told what might happen, but also they are presented a list of
potential remedies or corrective actions to offset the quantity
and quality of karmas that are returning to them, as seen in the
birth chart. After all, it is held that the natal chart is a list of the
karmas or previous actions that we have brought into this life.
The chart, called a Janma Kundali represents our starting point
in this life and where our pluses and minuses lie throughout
our lives. These fortifying practices, which should only be
accepted from very qualified Vedic astrologers, include such
measures as mantras and balancing rituals called yagnas, used
to propitiate or soothe the impact associated with unfavorable
planetary positions.
The Vedic astrology is known for the quantity and quality of
its analytical and forecasting tools. Most beginners are amazed
to find not only the basic natal chart called the “rasi”, but also
a chart system employing 27 signs of the Moon, called the
“nakshatras”. There is an additional set of birth charts, which
give the practitioner of Vedic Astrology 15 extra charts to
examine. The most famous of these is the “Navamsa”, which is
analyzed carefully to uncover more subtle aspects of a person’s
nature. The most widely recognized Vedic forecasting tool is
called the “Vimshottari Dasa” system, which can track the
karmic influences promised by planet in a chart out to a span
of 120 years, with each planet ruling a specific period of a
person’s life. There are many other techniques also. There will
be twelve boxes in an astrological chart. Each box is called as
house. These houses are called under various names. The first
Swmiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
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is called as Kendra.
The houses 1, 4,7,10 are Kendras and known as Lakshmi
Houses. These are the most important houses. They are strong
and active to accomplish their potential, sharp energetic, power
for achievement and strong will. Tenth is the strongest of these
four. Tenth house will even overpower the ascendant. Malefic
and Benefics are exalted (1) Body (4) Home (7) Marriage,
relief and remedy from the problems, (10) Career and in some
aspects same modality as the ascendant. The next is “Trine”. In
the Indian language, these houses are called as “Trikona”.
Trine 1, 5, 9. These houses are widely known as “Houses of
dharma” (1) personal (5) creative (9) ore collective. They give
as well as take. Not as strong as angles but they boost the chart
and strengthen signs 5 and 9. These are called houses of Vishnu.
Jupiter and the moon are good in trines. One trine aspects all
others. They are in the same element as the ascendant. These
houses are more important to decide about one’s spirituality.
The next is “Succedent”.
Succedent - 2, 5,8,11. These houses are widely known as
“Accumulation of resources and maintaining what we have”.
All these houses are called as “Income houses’. Among the
houses the 2nd is fro personal works and earnings, the 5th is
for speculation, 8th is for inheritance and the 11th is for profit
through income. In another terms the 2nd house represents
Speech and oratorical skills, 5th is for intelligence, 8th is for
insight, worldly communication and the 11th is for mind and
self-expressions. The next is Cadent.
Cadent. 3, 6,9,12 give sensitivity, adaptability, high intelligence
but unstable and uncertain mental or nervous problems. All
these houses are good for spiritual development. The next set
in this cadre is 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th. 6th and 12th houses are for
difficulty in health and happiness. 9th and 12th are for more
attachment to spirituality. Some scholars have mentioned as
3rd and 6th house give more conflict and striving. The next is
Upachaya.
Upachaya. The houses 3, 6 10, 11 are increasing houses.
Planets in them give more over time. Mars and Saturn do well
here and give more power to overcome obstacles. Malefic do
well in the 11th. The next is Apachaya.
Apachaya. The houses 1, 2,4,7,8 are the houses of decrease.
They lose their strength through time. Malefic do not do well
in them, particularly in the 8th house. The next is Dusthana.
Dusthana. These are the most difficult houses. In the houses,
6, 8, 12 the benefic planets are weakened especially under
malefic influence. In these houses especially the Moon in the
6th house, even though the planet is malefic, good for power
but can cause disease. Benefic planets in these houses are good
for intelligence, but they will cause diseases. Raaghu in any of
these houses is good for spirituality. 8th house Mars can cause
death or harm. Saturn in the 8th house gives long life spans
and good prosperity. 12th house benefic planets are good for
rebirth. Venus in the 12th house is for prosperity. Kethu in the
12th house is for spiritual capacity. Raaghu in the 12th house
will cause disorders in nervous system.
Planets near the mid heaven in houses 9,10 and 11 represent
how we affect the world in terms of our values through the
actions and goals. Opposite planets in houses 3, 4 and 5 are for
the vital energy, emotional state, and intelligence. Planets high
in the chart tend to dominate those low in the chart.
The entire previously mentioned are only general hints. The
powers will vary according to the individual’s chart and
the dasa bhukthi of the planets. More than these things the
Punya (the result of the good things), Papa 9curse or sins)
and the Karma (destiny) will decide the power of the planets.
Therefore, it is very important to analyze the planets’ power of
the individual’s horoscope. In the next issue, I will meet you
all with some more ideas of Vedic Astrology. I pray Lord Shiva
and Vanadurga to shower their entire blessings on all of us to
have a comfortable living.
Om Shanthi, Om Shanthi, Om Shanti.
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Iwish to quote about a few of ancient Siddhars. There
were eighteen Siddhars. They all have written many
books about spirituality and about the benefits of leading
a spiritual life. Even though they are said to be Hindus,
they adopted no religions. The verses recited by them are
of highly spiritual. They are the most heart rending ones
to the readers. They attained all their powers through
continuous meditation and vast readings of their
ancestors. They taught everybody to attain the best in
their life. In English, they are called as “Mystics”. They
are beyond all the religions. They taught many yoga
practices also. They attained all kinds of powers and they
had their longevity of their life for more than thousands
of years. They had a pure heart and mind. By that pure
heart and mind, they are considered as purest souls.
They had a very good control over their living style. They
adopted purity in all aspects of life. They never entered
deep into gossips, egos and politics. In fact and as a
Siddha purusha, our Swamiji Sri Siddhar is preparing
to build a temple, where there are no gossips, egos and
politics. That is why many people follow them. Since they
had the purest thoughts in their mind, they lived for a
longer period.
Today, as according to our Swamiji, some of us are
unhappy because others are happy. We have to avoid that
unhappiness. By avoiding that unhappiness, we all can
lead a happy life. I wish to quote the short life history of
a great mystic Sivavakkiyar. He is mostly intended into a
spiritual path of life. However, he was a strong devotee
of Lord Shiva. He loved Lord Shiva more than his life.
According to Hindu beliefs, the words that come from
his mouth are considered as if it comes from the mouth
of Lord Shiva. That is why he is named as Sivavaakkiyar.
Even though he is a strong follower of Lord Shiva, He
stood in opposition of image worship. He tells a lot about
spirituality and calm life of a human being.
His verses are divided into various portions. Among
those, The Gnana (knowledge/wisdom) and Yoga plays
a vital role in explaining the spirituality. In the verses
describing “Gnana” he says, “There is nothing to say
as me or you. What is there between you and me? Who
is the king and who is the teacher? What is construction
and what is destruction? Everything is done only by the
super human power. This is the only thing which unites
all of us.” In the first verse of explaining the Yoga, he
says, “At the end of our life the knowledge we gained will
never help us when we have hurdles in our life. Only the
super human power will come and help us. One should
not have unnecessary sexual hunger. One needs sex as a
food. It is to be taken to the limit. If it exceeds the limit,
it will result in dangerous position of the Aathma inside
us. It will also spoil the spiritual life. He further says that
there is no use in simply worshipping the images without
adopting the humanitarian needs and requirements.
In another verse, he says that there is no place called as
Temple. There is no place called as Holy River. All theses
are found inside the human being, who adopts a spiritual
life. There is no caste, creed or religion. There is only
one religion, which is called as humanity. We should
adopt only that religion. All the things are common to all
the human being. The blood is red color in all the bodies.
Only the color of the skin varies. Other than that, all are
one. Therefore, there is no variation between the human
being. Then one question arises here. Why we separate
ourselves into various religions, caste and creed? It is
only because of the misunderstanding of the teachings
of our ancestors. They taught us only to adopt good
humanitarian understandings between us. However, due
to the work of some evil natured persons we have lost
all the humanitarian understandings between us. That is
why we face many problems in our life. We can lead a life
of higher quality only if we feel happy when others are
happy and if we were sad when others are sad. According
to our Siddhar Swamiji, if we lead a humanitarian life,
even though we do not lead a luxurious life we will lead
a comfortable life.
Wonderful
Siddhars
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I am Your Servant, Huzoor.
Once Akbar and Birbal passed through some farms while
riding on their horses. They happened to pass through a
cabbage patch. Looking at the patch, Akbar said to Birbal,
“What a delightful vegetable the cabbage is. I like it very
much.” Birbal said, “Huzoor, cabbage is the king of the
vegetables.” Akbar did not reply to this, and they went on.
Another day, they were riding past the same cabbage
patches again. This time Akbar made a face, and said, “This
cabbage is such a tasteless vegetable. How people tolerate
it.” Birbal replied, “Yes Huzoor, really it is difficult to even
look at such a tasteless vegetable.” Akbar again listened to
this and they went on.
After a while, the king remembered something. He said to
Birbal, “Birbal, I don’t understand you. Last time when we
passed through this patch, you told that the cabbage was the
king of vegetable, and today you said, “It is even difficult
to look at such a tasteless vegetable. What do you mean by
that?”
Birbal said bowing, “Huzoor, I am your servant, not of
cabbage.”
How Many Crows in the Kingdom?
One day Akbar was strolling in his palace gardens with
his dear minister Birbal. Many crows were flying around.
The King enjoyed their flying. Just then, he thought that
how many crows could be in his kingdom and immediately
posed this question to Birbal.
Birbal thought a moment, then said, “They are ninety-five
thousand, four hundred and sixty three (95, 463) crows in
your kingdom, Huzoor.” “How do you know that for sure?”
the King asked. “You can get them counted, Huzoor.” Birbal
said.
The king again said, “If there will be less than that, then?”
Birbalrepliedimmediately,“Thatmeansthattherestofthem
have gone on vacation to some neighboring kingdoms.”
“Or if there were more than that, then?” “Then it means that
other crows are visiting your kingdom, Huzoor.” Akbar was
very pleased with this answer of his question.
Birbal Solves the Problem
Several courtiers were vying to be the Royal Advisor of
Emperor Akbar. Therefore, one day, when they came to the
court, they said to the Emperor, “We want to be your Royal
Advisor.” Akbar said, “No problem, but you will have to
pass the test before you could be my Royal Advisor. And
whoever would pass the test will be appointed myAdvisor.”
They agreed.
The King unfastened his waistcloth and lay down on the
floor, and asked the candidates to cover him with that cloth
from head to toe. Now everybody tried to cover him, but in
vain. If one wanted to cover the head, then feet remained
uncovered, or if the feet were covered, then his head
remained open.
Just then Birbal entered the court, the king asked Birbal
also, if he could cover him with that cloth from head to toe.
Birbal paused a moment, then asked the Emperor politely,
“Huzoor, Could you pull up your knees a little bit?” The
King did so, and Birbal could cover him from head to toe
with that cloth.
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Realizing that they failed the test, the courtiers left the court
quietly and then they never thought about being the King’s
Advisor.
Flowers for Akbar
One day Akbar was taking a walk in his Royal gardens with
several courtiers. Many flowers were flowering at that time
of season.Apoet pointed out towards a beautiful flower and
said, “Look Jahaanpanaah, how beautiful flowers that is?
No man can produce such a beautiful thing as this.” Birbal
was also there. He said, “I don’t agree with this, sometimes
man can make more beautiful things than this.” Akbar said,
“Oh no Birbal, you are talking nonsense. This flower is
really very beautiful.”
After a few days, Birbal presented Akbar a very skilled
artisan from Agra. He presented a beautiful carved marble
bouquet of flowers. The Emperor was very happy to see it,
and gave him one thousand gold coins.
Just then, a boy came and presented the Emperor a beautiful
bouquet of real flowers. The Emperor was very happy to
see it too, so he gave a silver coin to the boy. Birbal said,
“So the carving was more beautiful than the real thing.”
Akbar understood that he had fallen in the hands of his
witty minister once again.
Birbal’s Sweet Reply
Akbar used to ask many odd questions from his courtiers
and amused himself. One day he entered the Royal Court,
settled in his Royal chair, and asked his courtiers: “What
punishment should be given to a person who pulls my
mustache?”
One said, “He should be beheaded.”
Another said, “He should be flogged.”
Yet another said, “He should be hanged.”
“What do you think, Birbal?” the Emperor asked Birbal.
Birbalkeptquietforamoment,andthensaid,“Jahaanpanaah,
he should be given sweets.” “What, Birbal? Have you gone
crazy? Do you know what are you saying?” Birbal replied
politely, “I am not crazy, Jahaanpanaah. And I know what
I am saying.” “Then how can you talk like this?” the King
asked in anger. Birbal again replied politely, “Because,
Jahaanpanaah, the only person can dare to do this is your
grandson.”
So pleased was the King with this answer, that he gave his
ring to Birbal as a reward.
Birbal Identifies the Guest
A rich man invited once Birbal for dinner. When Birbal
reached there, he found himself in a large crowd. The
host greeted him warmly and took him inside. Birbal said,
“I did not know that there will be so many guests in this
gathering.” The host replied politely, “They are not guests,
Sir. They are my employees except one who is the only
other guest here besides you. Could you tell who that other
one guest here is?”
“Maybe, I could. Tell them a joke, and I will observe
them.” The rich man told the joke and everybody laughed
uproariously. Perhaps this was the worst joke Birbal had
ever heard in his life. Now the rich man asked Birbal, “I
have told the joke, now you tell me who the other guest
here is?” Birbal pointed out towards a man and said, “He is
that other guest.” The rich man was very surprised hearing
this that how could he recognize the other guest. He said
to him, “You are right Birbal, but how did you recognize
him?”
Birbal said, “Because only employees can laugh on such
a joke. He was the only person who did not even smile on
your joke, so I immediately recognized him as the other
guest.”
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Sports Page.
In this issue, we will discuss about an interesting game. It is
Khabbadi. Kabbadi i is a team sport originally from the Indian
subcontinent. Two teams occupy opposite halves of a field and
take turns sending a “raider” into the other half, in order to
win points by tagging or wrestling members of the opposing
team; the raider then tries to return to his own half, holding
his breath during the whole raid.
Kabaddi is popular throughout South Asia, and has spread
to Southeast Asia, Japan and Iran. It is the national game of
Bangladesh where it is known as Hadudu. It is the state game
of Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and
Maharashtra in India. It is played by the British Army for fun, to
keep fit and as an enticement to recruit soldiers from the British
Asian community.
In the team, or transnational, style of kabaddi, two teams of
seven members each occupy opposite halves of a field of 12.5m
× 10m (roughly half the size of a basketball court). Each has
five supplementary players held in reserve. The game is in 20-
minute halves, with a five-minute half-time break during which
the teams switch sides. Teams take turns
sending a “raider” to the opposite team’s
half, where the goal is to tag, wrestle, or
confine members of the opposite team
before returning to the home half. Tagged
members are “out” and sent off the field.
Meanwhile, defenders must form a chain,
for example by linking hands; if the chain
is broken, a member of the defending
team is sent off. The goal of the defenders
is to stop the raider returning to the home
side before taking a breath. If the raider
takes a breath before returning, the raider
is sent off the field.
A player can also get out by going over a
boundary line or part of the body touches
the ground outside the boundary, except
during a struggle with an opposing team
member. Each time a player is out the opposing team earns a
point. A team scores a bonus of two points, called a lona, if the
entire opposing team is declared out. At the end of the game, the
team with the most points wins. Matches are staged on age and
weight. Six officials supervise a match: one referee, two umpires,
a scorer and two assistant scorers. The name, sometimes chanted
during a game, derives from a Hindi word meaning “holding of
breath”, which is a part of the game.
History and development of the game.
The sport has a history dating to pre-historic times. It was
probably invented to ward off group attacks. The game was
popular in southern Asia in different forms under different
names. A dramatized version of the Mahabharata has made an
analogy of the game to a tight situation faced by Abhimanyu,
heir of the Pandava kings, when surrounded by the enemy.
Buddhist literature speaks of the Gautam Buddha playing
Kabaddi. History reveals that princes played to display their
strength and win their brides! The game, known as Hu-Tu-Tu
in Western India, Ha-Do-Do in Eastern India and Bangladesh,
Chedugudu in Southern India and Kaunbada in Northern India,
has changed through the ages. Modem Kabaddi is a synthesis of
the game played in various forms under different names.
Kabaddi received international exposure during the 1936 Berlin
Olympics,demonstratedbyanancientsportsteamofMaharashtra
in India. The game was introduced in the Indian Olympic Games
at Calcutta in 1938. In 1950 the All India Kabaddi Federation
came into existence and compiled standard rules. The Amateur
Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) was founded in 1973. After
formation of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India, the first
men’s nationals were held in Madras (re-named Chennai), while
the women’s were in Calcutta in 1955.The AKFI has given new
shape to the rules and has the right to modify them. Kabaddi
was introduced and popularized in Japan in 1979. The Asian
Amateur Kabaddi Federation sent a great sportsman of India to
tour Japan for two months to introduce the game.
In 1979, a return test between Bangladesh and India was held
at different places of India including Mumbai, Hyderabad, and
Kabbadi
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Punjab. The Asian Kabaddi Championship was arranged in
1980 and India emerged as champion and Bangladesh runner-
up. Bangladesh became runner-up again in 1985 in the Asian
Kabaddi Championship held in Jaipur, India. The other teams
in the tournament were Nepal, Malaysia and Japan. The game
was included for the first time in the Asian Games in Beijing in
1990. India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and
Bangladesh took part. India won the gold medal and has won
gold at the following three Asian Games in Hiroshima in 1994,
Bangkok in 1998 and Bussan in 2002. India won the gold medal
in the 2006 Asian Games at Doha.
Attempts to popularize kabaddi in Great Britain saw British
TV network Channel 4 commission a programme dedicated to
the sport. The show, Kabaddi, on Channel 4 in the early 1990s,
failed to capture viewers despite fixtures such as West Bengal
Police versus the Punjab. Kabaddi was axed in 1992, but not
before its presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy suffered a collapsed
lung while participating in the sport. In the 1998, Asian games
the Indian Kabaddi team defeated Pakistan in a thrilling final
match at Bangkok (Thailand).
The first World Kabaddi Championship was in Hamilton,
Ontario, Canada, when 14,000 at the Copps Coliseum watched
top players from India, Pakistan, Canada, England and the
United States. The next edition was in Surrey, British Columbia,
which hosts the first all-kabaddi stadium. India has remained
world champion since it was included in Asian Games and
South Asian Federation games. In 2008, a great man mooted a
professional world kabbadi league with sponsorship to attract the
best players; this league will be based in India with tournaments
in Canada as well. The current Kabaddi Championship team
consists of several local Indian players. Kabaddi is now a very
popular game and is a regular sport in Asian Games, Asian
Indoor Games and Asian Beach Games apart from SAF Games.
Kabaddi will be a demonstration sport during Commonwealth
Games 2010 at New Delhi.
There are two major forms followed in this game. They are
Surjeevani and Gaminee. Now we will discuss a little bit about
both of these forms. In Surjeevani Kabaddi, one player is
revived against one player of the opposite team who is out, one
out, one in. The duration, the number of players, the Kabaddi
Federation of India has fixed dimensions of the court, etc. This
form of Kabaddi is the closest to the present game. In this form
of Kabaddi, players are put out and revived and the game lasts
40 minutes with a 5-minute break in between. There are nine
players on each side. The team that puts out all the players on
the opponent’s side scores four extra points for a ‘Iona’. The
winning team is the one that scores most points after 40 minutes.
The field is bigger in this form of Kabaddi and the ‘cant’different
in various regions. Modem Kabaddi resembles this form of
Kabaddi especially with regard to ‘out & revival system’ and
‘Iona’. The present form of Kabaddi is a synthesis of all these
forms with changes in the rules.
Gaminee form of kabbadi is played with nine players on either
side, in a field of no specific measurements. The characteristic is
that a player put out has to remain out until all his team members
are out. The team that is successful in putting out all the players
of the opponent’s side secures a point. This is akin to the present
system of ‘Iona’. After all the players are put out, the team is
revived and the game continues. The game continues until five
or seven ‘Iona’ are secured. The game has no fixed time. The
main disadvantage of this form of Kabaddi is that the player is
not in position to give his best performance since he is likely
to remain out for the better part of the match until an Iona is
scored.
The following skills are required for a kabbadi player. By
generating these skills one can become a great player. This
can be achieved easily by continuous practice. Holding breath,
raid, dodging, movement of hand and foot, formation, safe
raid, holding, kick, side kick, front kick, round kick, sitting
kick, offensive skills, starting a raid, body position during raid,
movements during raid, penetration, touching with the hand,
vertical and horizontal swing of arms, defensive skills, wrist
catch or lock, crocodile hold, over the shoulder catch, ankle
catch and lock. This is a wonderful team game. One can enjoy
a great team spirit in this game. Even though this is one of the
most ancient games, it has taken a modern shape to fit today’s
world. In the next issue, we will meet with some other different
game.
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Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready
to pay the price to make them come true.
Everyday is a gift, that’s why they call it the
present.
The future depends on what we do in the present.
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the
attribute of the strong.
It is better to light a candle than curse the
darkness.
You only live once, but if you work it right, once is
enough.
The first step to getting the things you want out of
life is this: Decide what you want.
Life is like an onion: You peel it off one layer at a
time, and sometimes you weep.
Life without love is like a tree without blossom and
fruit.
Life is just a mirror, and what you see out there,
you must first see inside of you.
Man who waits for roast duck to fly into mouth
must wait very, very long time.
Individual glory is insignificant when compared to
achieving victory as a team.
Victory is sweetest when you’ve known defeat.
A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent
man overlooks an insult.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the
truth.
Knowledge talks, wisdom listens.
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame
on me!
Criticizing is easy, art is difficult.
Violence won’t solve a thing. It makes it more
challenging to solve, though.
A winner listens; a loser just waits until it is their
turn to talk.
He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself
is enlightened.
If you are not part of the cure, then you are part of
the problem.
A goal properly set is halfway reached.
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when
you take your eyes off your goal.
Go as far as you can see, and when you get there
you will see farther.
An archer cannot hit the bull’s-eye if he doesn’t
know where the target is.
Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you’ll land
amongst the stars.
A wise man will make more opportunities than he
finds.
If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not
to people or things.
Commander’s Commandments.
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The Effects of Saturn Transit in your life
Mesham (Aries) : - (Aswini, Bahraini, and 1st quarter of
Karthigai)
The planet for this Rasi is Sevvai (Mars).Saturn is in the
6th place of this Rasi. Generally, Sani in 6th place will be
the reason for every success. He will help to run the life
happily. Health condition will be good and the prolonged
illness will go. Joy & happiness will be there. Some may
get benefit from wife. All pending litigations will end in
your favor. No pressure for improvement activities. You
may involve in any competition and you will get success.
Chances are there for the purchase of new properties like
house, vehicle, ornaments etc. If there is any business, or if
you start any business, you will get success. Own business
will give you more success. You may start a new business.
Joint ventures may also give you success. Educated will
get good employment. Some may go to foreign countries
also. Sani Bhagavan is ready to give you fruit kept in his
hand. Regular prayer will please Saneeswarar and in turn,
he will please you.
Solutions /Pariharam and Worship:
It varies on the position of grahas/planets in your Jathakam/
Janmakshar/ Kundli - Call Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
immediately at USA Toll Free 1-888- 808 -1418 or 1-888
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caused by Saturn with Money, education, marriage,
court cases, relationship, divorce, love affairs, business,
immigration, black magic, health problems, problems
caused by mother in law, father in law, brother in law, sister
in law ,bad dreams, depression, cancer, sexual problems,
job, loosing money, and much more.
.
Dangerous Period: January 14 -2010 to May 30 - 2010
and January 27-2011 to June 13- 2011 (Sani Vakram
Period – Retrogression Period)
Fine Period: May 31 - 2010 to January 26 - 2011, and
June 13-2011 to November 27-2011.
Rishabam (Taurus): - (Karthikai II, III, IV, Rohini and 1st
quarter of Mirugaseerisham)
As per the ensuing ‘Sani Peyarchi’, Sani will move to
the 5th place of your Rasi. It is not good. It will create
confusion, mental problems, thinking about health
condition, family problems, fear about the profession /
business, hurdles in future planning etc., If as per your
horoscope if there is good ‘Dasa Bukthis’, you can get
some benefit or protection from the bad impacts.
There may be hurdles in your profession / business; joint
venturedbusinesswillcreatemoreproblems.Problemsmay
be expected from unknown persons or from Government.
There may be a likely hood of accidents in the like
chemicals, etc. You are advised not to start new business.
There may arise new litigations in your profession. Your
enemies/competitors will be in high hand. Do not avail
any loans from private persons, Govt side unnecessary
expenditures are unavoidable. Even your workers will
tension against you. Loss of property by theft, missing are
expected.
Difficulties will prevail in your own business. Do not
belief any luck. Profit will be normal. However, changes
are taken for foreign trips / employment opportunities/
hurdles are expected in all matters. Do not believe any
one. Act involving “Time passing” will give you more
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problem. Well planned ideas and prayers will alone give
you some profit.
Solutions /Pariharam and Worship:
It varies depends on the grahas in your Jathakam /
Janmakshar/ Kundli. Call Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
immediately at USA Toll Free 1-888- 808 -1418 or 1-888
-808- 1428immediately to come out of your problems
caused by Saturn with Money, education, marriage,
court cases, relationship, divorce, love affairs, business,
immigration, black magic, health problems, problems
caused by mother in law, father in law, brother in law, sister
in law,bad dreams, depression, cancer, sexual problems,
Job, loosing money, and much more
Good period: From January 15 - 2010 to May 5 - 2010:
January 27-2011 To June 12-2011
Cautious period: From September 26 - 2009 To January
13 -2010 and from May 31 -2010 To January 26 - 2011
Mithunam(Gemini) :- (Miruhaseersham 3rd and 4th
quarters, Thiruvathirai and Punarpoosam 1st,2nd and 3rd
quarters)
You may be a person with discipline and good character;
patience will be with you. You may be having religious
faith. You will be a person with affection and love. As per
Gocharam, ‘Sani’ will move to the 4th place. We cannot
say that it will give good things to you; as it is called
“Ardhashtama Sani”. However, as per your ‘Dhasabukthis’
good things may happen. Generally, Sani in 4th place will
not stop incomings, but there will be more expenditure
than income. Therefore, if you cut short your expenditures,
problems will be lesser, and benefit will be there.
Improvement/development in Profession/business will
be affected. If there is any joint venture, there may
be breakings. Some litigation/problems are expected.
Enemies/competitors will be there. Hard words/ arguments
may land you in trouble. Hence, control your words. As
4th place is for vehicles, properties etc., accidents may
happen. So, please take care. Tour will create tension, and
loans will arise. Profession/business will not be good.
However, manual profession will not be affected. Cottage
industry/Small scale industry etc, will give you profit.
Praying God with full faith will reduce your problems and
give you more benefit.
Solutions / Pariharam and Worship:
It varies depends on the grahas in your Jathakam /
Janmakshar/ Kundli. Call Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
immediately at USA Toll Free 1-888- 808 -1418 or 1-888
-808- 1428 immediately to come out of your problems
caused by Saturn with Money, education, marriage,
court cases, relationship, divorce, love affairs, business,
immigration, black magic, health problems, problems
caused by mother in law, father in law, brother in law, sister
in law ,bad dreams, depression, cancer, sexual problems,
Job, loosing money, and much more .
Cautious period:
From September 26-2009 To January 14-2010, May 31-
2010 To January 26-2011
Better Period:- January 14 - 2010 To May 30 - 2010
Very Fine Period: January 27- 2011 To June 13 - 2011
Kadagam (Cancer):- (Punarpoosam 4th quarter, Poosam
and Ayilyam)
You may be a hard worker with courage and want to come
out a successful now. You may think always about your
important in life. You may be a good friend to all. You
may be an influential person in this society. You may be
educated, scientist and having the capacity to analyze
everything. You may not like love affairs. Others may not
cheat you easily.
Now during this ‘Sani Peyarchi’ Sani comes to 3rd place.
You are relieved from the clutches of 7 ½ Sani. This is
indeed a very good period. Particularly to those who’s
Dasabukthi as per Horoscope is good, very fine future is
there in your life. Oscillation in your mind is over and you
will come to a good place in your life. Health condition
will improve. Prolonged illness will come under control.
Affection and love will exist in your family. Separated
couples may join. To those who are not married so far may
get married.
You can see improvement in your profession and business,
and bank balance. Loan facilities from banks will be
available to you. You may involve joint ventures in your
business and can see improvement. All financial problems
will be solved. Litigation will came to end in your favor
your may expect addition/improvement in house/property/
vehicle etc., Unemployed persons will get employment
opportunities. Foreign trips are also anticipated. If you
are a young youth, in some way, you may have friendship
with young women, and it will end in success.
Cautious Periods:- From January 14-2010 To May 31-
2010 and From January 27-2011 To June 12-2011.
Very Firm Periods: - From May 31-2010 To January 26-
2011 and From June13-2011 To November 27-2011
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Solutions / Pariharam and Worship:
It varies depends on the grahas in your Jathakam /
Janmakshar/ Kundli. Call Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
immediately at USAToll Free1-888 808 1418 or 1-888 808
1428 immediately to come out of your problems caused
by Saturn with Money, education, marriage, court cases,
relationship, divorce, love affairs, business, immigration,
black magic, health problems, problems caused by mother
in law, father in law, brother in law, sister in law, bad
dreams, depression, cancer, sexual problems, Job, loosing
money, and much more .
.
Simham (LEO) :- ( Magam, Pooram and 1st quarter of
Uthiram)
You may be a person having hard working nature. You
will be a good person for friendship. You maybe short
tempered person. Now, ‘Sani’ will be in the second place.
This is the last period (Going period) of 7 ½ Sani. This is
called as “Vakku Sani” or “Pada Sani”. You may be so far
facing problems after problems and you may be frustrated
in life. So far you may be having dullness in your health,
mind etc., This position may continue, provided if your
‘Dasabuktis and planets’ position of your horoscope are
in good place. You may loose something because of your
Anger, tension etc.
Some Dullness may prevail in business and professions.
Some persons are likely to close their business/Industry
etc., If it is a joint venture, separation is unavoidable.
Family problems may arise. Problem may arise in partition.
You may lose ancestral property to close the pending loan.
Please do not start new business during this period. You
have to wait for good period. Unemployed, educated
person may get employment opportunities. No foreign or
Govt job chances are available during the period. Do not
trust any body in money transaction.
Youngsters may have to face problems in their love
affairs. Unnecessary fear will prevail in your mind. Do
not believe any body. From 2010onwards, you can expect
the happenings of good things. Do not involve in women
affairs. Do not involve in share business.
Cautious Days:- From January 14-2010 To May 30 -2010
and From January 27 – 2011 to June 12 - 2011
Very good period: From September 26 -2009 To January
13 – 2010 and From May 13-2010 To January 26-2011 and
From June 13-2011 To January 13-2011
Solutions / Pariharam and Worship:
It varies depends on the grahas in your Jathakam /
Janmakshar/ Kundli. Call Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
immediately at USA Toll Free 1-888- 808 -1418 or 1-888
-808- 1428 immediately to come out of your problems
caused by Saturn with Money, education, marriage,
court cases, relationship, divorce, love affairs, business,
immigration, black magic, health problems, problems
caused by mother in law, father in law, brother in law, sister
in law,bad dreams, depression, cancer, sexual problems,
Job, loosing money, and much more.
.
Kanya (VIRGO) (Uthiram 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarters,
Hastham 1st and 2nd quarters of Chithirai)
You may be a calm person with sweet-talking. You may
control your tension. /Anger etc and defeat your enemies.
You may be having faith in Sastras and your religion. You
may be having more friends. Patience will always with
you.
Now, as per Sanipeyarchi, Sani will move in first place,
generally, “Janma Sani” is like a life in prison. Now 7 ½
Sani is with you. More problems are expected. Expenditure
will be higher than the income and because of which you
may land in loans. Life is a hidden life from the persons
from whom you have availed loan. Faiths/Fear/poverty/
illness/prison may affect you. If your Dasabuktis in your
horoscope are not good, you may face these problems.
Uncontrolled illness is expected, particularly by whose
who crossed 40 years. As per your Horoscope if any of the
houses 2,7,6,8 12 is occupied by malefic planets and the
Dasabhukthi is not good the illness will be more.
Youngsters may land in problem in their love affairs.
Married Persons are likely to face problem such as
litigations, Separation, Court activities, Divorce etc with
your life.
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No improvement in business/profession is expected up
to 2010, there will be hard works with meager income.
Genuine business with genuine person will give profit.
Do not involve in acts prohibited by law. Judicious, God
fearing, law-obeying activities will solve your problems.
Very good period:- From May 31-2010 To January 26-
2011 and from June 13-2011 To November 27-2011.
Cautious Period: January 14 - 2010 To May 30 – 2010 and
from January 27-01-2011 To June 12-2011.
Solutions / Pariharam and Worship:
It varies depends on the grahas in your Jathakam /
Janmakshar/ Kundli. Call Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
immediately at USA Toll Free 1-888- 808 -1418 or 1-888
-808- 1428 immediately to come out of your problems
caused by Saturn with Money, education, marriage,
court cases, relationship, divorce, love affairs, business,
immigration, black magic, health problems, problems
caused by mother in law, father in law, brother in law, sister
in law, bad dreams, depression, cancer, sexual problems
,Job, loosing money, and much more.
Thulam: (LIBRA) (Chitrai 3rd, 4th quarters, Swathi and
Visakam 1st, 2nd 3rd quarters)
You may be person with judicious activities. You love
your family, with affection and affinity. You will be
having the capacity of getting appreciation from others.
Ladies will like you more. You may be having friends and
opponents. Now, Sani has come to your 12th place. It is
the beginning movement of 7 ½ Sani. It will be checking
period. Problems may come. However, happening on the
Dasabhuktis of your Horoscope, it will change.
Health condition will be affective. To those who have
crossed 40 years may be affected in their health.
Youngsters should be careful. Vehicle accident may occur
litigations may come. Family problems will also be there.
Wife may enter into illness involving medical expenditure.
Unnecessary expenditure and loans will be crushing you.
So, if you are very careful in your activities from the
beginning itself, the impact of problems will be less.
Problems in your profession are expected. There may
be separation in joint ventures. Do not get loan from
individual. Control lavish expenditure. However
conducting the required pariharm will solve the problems
to the maximum extent. Unemployed will get job
opportunities in Private concern. Foreign chances are also
available. Do not trust any; one. Some may likely to get
Government job. Generally Sanis’ bad effects will not be
their for ‘Thula’ Rasi. However, basing on ‘Dasabhukthis
of your horoscope good things may happen. However,
generally, there may be hurdles in your improvement, but
no bad thing will happen. Patience, carefulness will avoid
the problems.
Very Good Period: May 31-2010 To January 26-2011 and
from June 13-2011 to November 27-2011
Cautious Period: January 14-2010 To May 30-2010 and
from January 27-2011 to June 12-2011.
Solutions/Pariharam and Worship:
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caused by mother in law, father in law, brother in law, sister
in law,bad dreams, depression, cancer, sexual problems,
Job, loosing money, and much more.
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Viuchigam (Scorpio) (4th quarter of Visagam, Anusham
and Kettai)
You may be looking hard, but your mind will always
soft in nature. Some may be having breathing problems
or slight heart problems. For this if they have to worship
“Hrudayaleeswarar’ in Thiruninravoor Village (Chennai
Central Station; - Thirunallor train – Route), such
problems will come to the control. Now, Sani moves in
11th place (profit Place). Therefore, you can expect good
things to happen. You can also expect very good change in
your life. All your action will end in Success. As per the
Dasabhukthis of your Horoscope, Success and happiness
may come.
The problems so far expected by you in wealth, health
etc., will go. Health condition will be good. There will
be affinity. Some cases will come to end. Loans will be
settled. You will be brisk in your activities. You can expect
improvement in your profession. This period will continue
up to 2011 and there after 7 ½ Sani will touch you. So take
steps to save money, property etc.
Hard working will give you success. Unemployed will
get job opportunities. Chances are there for Government
job. Some may get foreign chances. You can expect
improvement in your profession.Those who are in business
line can expect development in their business with more
profit. Some may start new business. Joint venture will also
be success. The youths should not involve in love matters.
Success in examination and chances for higher studies will
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be available. Generally, it is a very fine period to all.
Cautious Period: January 14 - 2010 to May 30 - 2010 and
from 27-01-2011 to 12-06-2011
Very good Period: 26-09-2009 to 13-01-2010 and from
31-05-2010 to 26-01-2011
Solutions / Pariharam and Worship:
It changes according to your grahas in your Jathakam/
Janmakshar/ Kundli. Call Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
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immigration, black magic, health problems, problems
caused by mother in law, father in law, brother in law, sister
in law,bad dreams, depression, cancer, sexual problems,
Job, loosing money, and much more.
Dhanus (SAGITTARIUS) (Moolam, Pooradam and 1st
quarter of Uthiradam)
You will have attractive physique. Good habit, good heart,
Good thinking etc., are always born with you. You will be
educated. You may be having deep knowledge in religious
matters. You may not run after anything. Now Sani come
to 10th place of your Rasi. Generally, it is said that this
movement may affect your profession. However, basing
on the Dasabhuktis of your horoscope, it will be changed.
As per your Rasi, health will not be affected. However,
problems in family may arise. Wife’s health condition may
be affected. Medical expenditure will be high. Journeys
will not be happy, and result in problem. Financial crisis is
expected. Expenditure will be more than the income; and
you may get loan. Mental confusion may prevail. Family
problems created by Raaghu –Kethu will stand. Some may
be involved in court litigations. Avoid tension and anger.
Raaghu, Kethu, Sani, and Guru are not in your favor.
Hurdles may intervene in your Profession/Business. It is
some what are hard period. Deep argument may prevail
in joint ventures; and some may break away from the
joint venture; with a result of loss, litigation etc., You may
loose your property. Those who crossed 40 years may
have illness. However, by God’s grace you will be saved
from all these bad happenings. For youths: - Physical labor
will give you profit. Educated may get good job even in
distance place. Beware of love matters as otherwise it will
land you in trouble. But depending on the DasaBhuktis of
your Horoscope bad things will go.
Very Good Period: - From September 26-2009 To January
13-2010 and from May 31-2010 To January 26-2011.
From June13-2011 To November 27-2011.
Cautious Period: - January14-2010 to May 30-2010 and
from January 27-2011 to June 12-2011.
Solutions /Pariharam and Worship:
It changes according to your grahas in your Jathakam/
Janmakshar/ Kundli. Call Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
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court cases, relationship, divorce, love affairs, business,
immigration, black magic, health problems, problems
caused by mother in law, father in law, brother in law, sister
in law ,bad dreams, depression, cancer, sexual problems,
Job, loosing money, and much more.
Magaram:-(2nd, 3rd, 4th quarters of Uthiradam,
Thiruvonam,1st and 2nd quarters of Avittam)
You are an intelligent person with good character and
calmness may prevail in your activities. However, you will
be very active with strong faith in God, Religion etc. You
will utilize the chances available and attract others. You
will love family members and they will reciprocate.
‘Ashtama Sani’ goes away. There will not be any health
problem so far existed between couples. You may get
calmness in your mind. Pressure prevailed in ancestral
property will go. Your family members would have
suffered so far more than you would and all such things
will go away. During this Peyarchi, you can get benefit
from Guru and Kethu. Those who are separated so far will
join to-gather now. Unmarried can get married.
You can get improvement in your business /profession.
Income will be higher than previous period. Some may
start new profession/Business. Those who have estimated
you in low cadre will be nowhere now. You may start new
business, solely or jointly. Educated will get good job;
and if they try, there are chances for Government job. It is
a good period for you.
Cautious Period: From January 14-2010 To May 30-2010
and January 27-2011 to
June 13-2011.
Very Good Period: From September 26-2009 To January
13-2010 and from May 31-2010 To January 20-2011 and
From June 13-2011 To November 27-2011.
Solutions /Pariharam and Worship:
It changes according to your grahas in your Jathakam/
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Janmakshar/ Kundli. Call Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
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caused by mother in law, father in law, brother in law, sister
in law ,bad dreams, depression, cancer, sexual problems,
Job, loosing money, and much more.
Kumbam:-(AQUARIUS) (3rd, 4th quarters Avittam,
Sadhayam, Poorattadhi 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarters)
You may create surprises in your life, crack jokes etc. You
may be in better position in Education, job, Government
postings etc. During this period, Sani comes; to the 8th
place of your Rasi. It is ‘Ashtamasani’. Moreover, Guru
is not in your favor you may have to face some problems,
troubles; Wife’s health condition will be affected. Medical
expenditure will be higher. Be careful. Those who crossed
40 years may be affected by their health condition with
more medical expenditure. Unnecessary expenditure is
unavoidable. Some may go to foreign countries, and it may
be a pilgrimage. Loan dues will increase due to building
construction, property purchasing etc, so postpone all such
activities for 2 years. Be careful with your friend. Untrust
persons may create problems.
Loss may be expected. Further investment in business may
be necessary. Problems from individuals, Government side
are expected. Do not trust any one and hand over business.
Educated can get job opportunities. Some may likely go
to Foreign Countries. Do not involve in love matters; as
otherwise, it will end in criminal and civil cases. However,
based on the Dasabhukthis in your Horoscope, this impact
of bad things will be lesser and good things will happen.
Cautious Period: - From September 26-2009 to January
13-2010 and from May 31-2010 to January 26-2011.
Very Good Period:- From January 14 - 2010 To May 30
- 2010 and January 27-2011 To June 12-2011.
Solutions /Pariharam and Worship:
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Janmakshar/ Kundli. Call Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
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caused by mother in law, father in law, brother in law, sister
in law, bad dreams, depression, cancer, sexual problems,
Job, loosing money, and much more.
Meenam:- (PIECES) (Poorattathi 4th quarter, Uthirattathi
and Revathi)
You will be a person with simplicity. You may be having
faith in God, Religion, Sastras etc., you will fear about bad
acting. Now, during the Sani Peyarchi, Sani comes to the
7th place of your Rasi. This place denotes Joint activities,
Wife, family etc. Therefore, it will create problems in
these cases. However, basing on your Dasabhukthis such
problemswillgo.Somemayhavehealthproblem.Couple’s
health may be affected one after another. Be careful while
traveling to avoid accidents. Discard new friends, do not
trust any one and do not stand on surety for others. There
will be vast difference in income and expenditure. Do not
involve in any competition or preside over in any matter.
There may be dullness in your profession. You are likely
to create problems with customers. Financial position may
be decreased. You may run from pillar to post to avail
loans. Do not indulge in high handed /unplanned matters.
Educated will get job. They may also try to go to foreign
countries. For job, you can expect problems from women
side. Ego problem may exist between couples. Unmarried
may involve in love affairs and run hither and thither.
Cautious Period: From September 26-2009 To January
13-2010 and from May 31-2010 To January 26-2011.
From June 13-2011 To November 27-2011.
Very Fine Period: From January 14 - 2010 To May 30 -
2010 and January 27-2010 To June 12-2011.
Solutions /Pariharam and Worship:
It changes according to your grahas in your Jathakam/
Janmakshar/ Kundli. Call Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar
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immigration, black magic, health problems, problems
caused by mother in law, father in law, brother in law, sister
in law, bad dreams, depression, cancer, sexual problems,
Job, loosing money, and much more
Please make sure you DO NOT call some so-called Pundits
or Jyotish to mesh up your life again. Please understand
that Saturn is a dangerous graham if it comes to a wrong
position in your life.
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