Indian Knowledge System Academy

Why Temple Worships ? Scientific explanation

2012-01-25T12:29:00.002+08:00

There are thousands of temples all over India in different size, shape and locations but not all of them are considered to be in the Siddhantic way. Generally, the temples are located in a place where earth's magnetic waves pass through. In simple terms, these temples are located strategically at a place where the positive energy is abundantly available from the magnetic wave distribution of north/ south pole thrust.

Because of its location, where high magnetic values are available, the Main Idol is placed in the center, and also because they place a copper plate written with some Vedic scripts, which is buried, beneath the Main Idol's placement known as "Garbhagriham" or Moolasthanam, the copper absorbs the earths magnetic waves and radiates to the surroundings. Thus a person who regularly visits a temple and makes clockwise pradakshinam of the Main Idol's placement, automatically receives the beamed magnetic waves which get absorbed by his body. This is very slow and a regular visit will make him absorb more energy, known as positive energy. In addition, the Sanctum Sanctorum is completely enclosed on three sides. The effect of all energies is very high in here.

The lamp that is lit radiates the heat and light energy.

The ringing of the bells and the chanting of prayers gives sound energy.

The fragrance from the flowers, the burning of camphor give out chemical energy.

The effect of all these energies is activated by the positive energy that comes out of the idol. This is in addition to the north/south pole magnetic energy that is absorbed by the copper plate and utensils that are kept in the Moolasthanam.

The water used for the Pooja is mixed with Cardamom, Benzoine, Holy Basil (Tulsi), Clove, etc is the "Theertham". This water becomes more energized because it receieves the positive-ness of all these energies combined.

When persons go to the temple for Deepaaraadhanai, and when the doors open up, the positive energy gushes out onto the persons who are there.

The water that is sprinkled onto the people passes on the energy to all. That is the reason why, men are not allowed to wear shirts to the temple and ladies have to wear more ornaments because it is through these jewels (metal) that positive energy is absorbed in ladies. It is proved that Theertham is a very good blood purifier, as it is highly energized.

In addition, temples offer holy water (about three spoons). This water is mainly a source of magneto therapy as they place the copper water vessel at the Garbhagriha. It also contains cardamom, clove, saffron, etc to add taste and Tulsi (holy Basil ) leaves are put into the water to increase its medicinal value! The clove essence protects one from tooth decay, the saffron & Tulsi leave essence protects one from common cold and cough, cardamom and benzoine known as Pachha Karpuram , acts as a mouth refreshing agents. This way, one's health too is protected, by regularly visiting Temples !

Public Talk : Secret Art & Science of Hinduism for Attaining 7am Arivu / 7th Sense

2012-01-19T10:56:00.003+08:00

Saturday, January 28, 2012 : 4:00pm until 9:00pm
Place : Auditorium kompleks perdana siswa , universiti malaya

THREE STAGES OF HUMAN EVOLUTION

THREE STAGES OF HUMAN EVOLUTION

- Animal to Man ( Mooladhara to Anahata )

5th sense to 6th sense

- Man to Man ( Anahata to Ajna ) 6th sense

- Man to Divine ( Ajna to Sahasrara )

6th sense to 7th sense

WHAT IS 7TH SENSE / 7AM ARIVU ?

7th sense / 7am arivu is the destiny of human race. It means evolution of the soul from an animal body (3 dimension) into light body (5 dimension).

In this public talk i will decode the Hindu Sacred Stories, Symbols, Myth, Rituals and Worships for Today's Modern World Scientifically. Many doubts such as the connection between the Universal Soul, the One God and myriad gods and goddesses, Hindu rituals, practices and their symbolism, the caste system and concepts such as karma, dharma and reincarnation will be explained in a simplified and scientific form for your soul's evolution guidance.

~ By Vijayakumar Alagapan

INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM

The greatest contribution of India to the world is her material and spiritual science. No civilization, however old it be, has ever attained the level of sophistication, reached by the great ancient Siddhas, Yogis and Rishis of India in material and spiritual science.

What they had was not just intelligence but intuition. They could see, hear or feel beyond the realm of the five senses. They did not need telescopes, microscope or other scientific equipments to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos. They only relied on the most powerful instrument in the world the human soul which has it in a latent sense, omniscience and omnipotence.

The earth plane was actually designed as a laboratory for the evolution of souls, so the GOD send us His representatives in the form of Siddhas, Yogis and Rishis to show us the way. This great souls are in every part of the world, but particularly in India and especially in Tamil Nadu, the land of the Mystics.

In India all scientific truths are imbibed in routine life, by explaining them through Puranic Stories. Through tradition or custom, all scientific truths are brought to the stage of implementation in day-to-day life

- Age : 12 years onwards

- Seats : Call and buy ticket with us to book your seat

- Language : Talk will be given in Tamil

- Speaker : Vijayakumar Alagapan

- Entrance Fee : Rm 35 ( Rm 25 for Artha Dharma members & Rm 10 for first 100 students age from 12 - 21 with student's ID card )

- Light refreshments will be served at the talk

Note : Only serious knowledge seekers are welcome.

Volunteers can give your name with us at least 1 week earlier.

Contact : Hemalatha 012 691 6777 / Rajeshwary 016 660 2484

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Regards,

IKS ACADEMY TEAM

Tharpanam on Thai Masam Amavasai - 22 January 2012

2012-01-16T13:51:00.000+08:00

The secret of overcoming your problems!
~By Vijayakumar Alagapan

According to Siddhas (South Indian Mystics) another main reason for all of our everyday problems besides planets is the departed spirits of our ancestors. Our role is that we should constantly connect to the departed ancestors to live a peaceful life.

Our departed forefathers / ancestors cannot come to this world whenever they think, except on Amavasai ( New Moon ), the starting day of every month and during Mahalaya Paksha. So they all will come in sookshma (means not visible to naked eyes) dehas and if we offer them the sesame (gingili) and water they accept that, and bless us directly.

There are only three times a year that we can strongly influence and help our departed ancestors elevate to higher plane where in return they will bless us for our well being.

- Thai Masam Amavasya :New Moon (15 Jan to 15 feb)

- Adi Masam Amavasya : New Moon (15 July to 15 Aug)

- Purattasi Masam Amavasya : New Moon (15 Sept to 15 Oct)

This coming Thai Masam Amavasai (New Moon) on 22 January 2012 the departed souls will visit the earth plane to bless their relations. Performing tantric rituals for them on this special day is very important for both our material and spiritual enhancement. They can bless us with greater health, wealth, prosperity and enlightenment

The blessings of your deceased ancestors, both maternal as well as paternal, are a major reason why you do or do not succeed in this life. For me the main reason why Malaysian and Singaporean Chinese community are successful in material wealth is just simply because they are strictly observing their ancestral ritual both monthly and yearly. Just by following elaborate ancestral rituals and dharma as thought by our Siddhas (the great South Indian Mystic Scientist) monthly and yearly we can attain both material and spiritual success in life easily. ~ Vijayakumar Alagapan

( to perform the daily and monthly secret tantric tarpanam ritual by yourself you can learn in our Tantric Astrology Consultation - for appointment call 012-910 7301

Clarifications
Tharpanam is done only for departed beings, that is, those who have passed on. Tharpanam is not done for those who are alive. If you don't know the name of an ancestor, that is fine. Just state the relationship alone and offer tharpanam for that ancestor.

Can one do tharpanam for more than 12 departed ancestors?
The answer is yes. But that is a more advanced procedure.

When to do Tharpanam?
Tharpanam should be done at sunrise. There is a tradition that says that tharpanam should be done at noon. If this is your tradition, please do follow that.

Where to do Tharpanam?
You can do tharpanam right in the comfort of your home.
But it is that much more effective to do it in temples and on the banks of sacred rivers.
If you can do tharpanam in the Pitru Moksha temples and sacred spots, that would be the best.(Rameswaram Temple is one of the most powerful spot for tarpanam ritual)

If your ancestors are not resting peacefully, then they can cause much disruption and hardship in your life.
(to perform the daily and monthly secret tantric tarpanam ritual by yourself you can learn in our Tantric Astrology Consultation - for appointment call 012-910 7301)

Can the son do tharpanam if the father is alive?
The most serious misconception regarding tharpanam is the idea that if the father is alive, the son should not do tharpanam. The son has a pitru debt just as the father does. So it is important to shed this misconception rightaway. The father can do pitru tharpanam and so can the son and the son's son. In fact, if all three do it together, the pitrus will be very pleased!

Can women do tharpanam?
Women can do pitru tharpanam just as well as men. Think of this key point: If there are no sons in a family, does that mean the ancestors should be starved of tharpanam? The answer is NO. The daughters can certainly do tharpanam. Preferably women should use white sesame seeds in their tharpanam.

The Process of Rebirth and The Cycle of Birth and Death
The ancestors must always be worshipped first…Hell and Heaven is right here among the species…we all must account for our actions-if you bark at people you will become a dog in the next life or gossip a lot will become a frog…when these ancestors are caught up in the lower levels of life then the cycle of birth and death ceased, and women in the family are unable to give birth to babies…causing extinction of the family.

TO AVOID CHILDLESS COUPLES AND GUARANTEE SUCCESSFUL LIFE THE ANCESTORS MUST BE WORSHIPPED AND REMEMBERED BY PERFORMING PITRU PUJA OR HONOURING OF THE PAST SOULS DURING THE TIME OF PITRU PAKSHA. ( MUCH LIKE THE CHINESE HUNGRY GHOST FESTIVAL AND AMERICAN HALOWEEN FESTIVAL )

Perform Tharpanam rituals with IKS Academy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

- Limited to 70 people only
- Rm 55 ( Moksha Vilaku, Thachanai to priest and Anna dhanam for old folks home are included)
- Dress code : Saree and Veshti
- Bring along your family members to the ritual so that they also will get your departed ancestors blessings

You can call and confirm with us if you want to take part in this special tantric ritual with Indian Knowledge System Academy @ 012 691 6777 / 016 660 2484

Regards,
IKS ACADEMY TEAM

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May Your Ancestors Bless You with Good Health, Wealth, Prosperity and Enlightenment

15 January 2012 - Pongal - Vedic New Year

2012-01-10T13:24:00.001+08:00

The modern science has made it clear that without the Sun, no life can exist on the Earth. In India, the Sun-worship is prevalent from time immemorial. In Vedic calendar, there are 2 solstices. One is the northward movement of the Sun and the other is the southward movement. The north movement starts somewhere in January, hence the most important one as per as the renewal of the world is concerned. It is called the dawn for the God and Goddesses.

It is interesting to know that even Indra, the king of heaven, rejoices during this time of abundance, fun, luxury and happiness.

With the end of the wet month of Margazhi (mid December to mid January) the new month of Thai (mid January to mid February) heralds a series of festivals. The first day of this month is a festival day known as "Pongal Day". Pongal means the "boiling over" of milk and rice during the month of Thai. This year it starts from January 15th.

People celebrating Pongal should be aware of the meaning & significance of the important rituals associated with this harvest festival. Pongal or Thai Pongal is also called Makara Sankaranthi, since it is celebrated on the first day of Thai when the Sun enters the Makara Rasi (Capricornus). This signals the end of winter and the onset of spring throughout the northern hemisphere. For the next six months, the days are longer and warmer. The Sun begins its journey northward as it transits into the constellation of Makaram (Capricorn), signaling the return of ever increasing daylight and the Sun going to start drive out the darkness.

The period is referred to as Uttarayan Punyakalam and is considered auspicious. Legend has it that the Devas wake up after a six-month long slumber during this period. And so it is believed that those pass away during Uttarayana attain salvation. In fact, Bheeshma is believed to have waited for the dawn of Uttarayana before he gave up his life.

This transit is a powerful opportunity to change your old ways and rewrite the rules for the next year. Your old ways might not have brought you the affluence or poignant happiness that you have been yearning for. The celebrations associated with this transit carry a strong vibration which can stir up your awareness and help you receive what you rightly deserve.

Accelerating the benefic effects of the Sun using remedies can augment your good luck time, like sailing with the wind at your back.

Customs & Celebrations of Pongal festival

Bhogi Pongal

The morning of January 14th prior to the transit is the time to clean your homes and your mind. Clean your closets and throw out old items from the past that no longer has a place in your life. Spiritually this is the time to overhaul of your current self and getting ready for a higher self. This festival celebrates leaving behind the old way of doing things, be it relationship, money matters or health habits.

Pongal

Pongal generally includes customs & celebrations that are the expression of jubilation over life's renewal. On Thai Pongal, the family begins the day early. Every member of the family gets up early in the morning, bathes, puts on new clothes and gathers to cook the traditional Pongal (rice pudding). The front garden is pre-prepared for this ceremonious cooking. A flat square pitch is made and decorated with kolam drawings, and it is exposed to the direct sun light. A fire wood hearth will be set up using three bricks. The cooking begins by putting a clay pot with water on the hearth.

A senior member of the family conduct the cooking and the rest of the family dutifully assists him or her or watches the event. When the water has boiled the rice is put into the pot - after a member the family ceremoniously puts three handful of rice in first. The other ingredients of this special dish are chakkarai (brown cane sugar) or katkandu (sugar candy), milk (cow's milk or coconut milk), roasted green gram (payaru), raisins, cashew nuts and few pods of cardamom. When the meal is ready it is first put on a banana leaf and the family pray for few minutes to thank the Sun. Then the meal (Pongal) is served among the family.

New clothes:- Traditionally, the New Year is always begun by wearing new clothes, because it denotes that you have a steady flow of new clothes throughout the year

Worship:- Since the New Year is the time of fresh beginning; it is believed that praying to the God before starting anything new is always better. This popular tradition adds a spiritual touch, giving mental satisfaction and peace of mind.

Clocks:- Watches and clocks are corrected in order to endow the house with good fortune and also to ensure good times a head!

Money:- New Year should never begin with unsettled amounts and unpaid bills. To do so, is a sure way that you will be paying out all year long. It is believed that all money settlements should be dealt with, before Old Year closes in, since it is the time to burry the foregone and begin afresh. hence make sure that all bills are paid off before 14th of January!

Breakage:- Crying or breakage things on a New year day is considered inauspicious. It is believed in order to avoid setting the same pattern for the rest of the year.

Storing up:- Wallets and purses are filled up with money and kitchen cupboards are stocked up with food, as they are believed to bring prosperity in the year ahead. It is believed that empty pockets or empty cupboards portend a sign of poverty!

~ By Vijayakumar Alagapan

"Wishing Everyone Happy Ponggal and a New Year. May all your wishes come true and GOD bless you with Good Health, Prosperity and Enlightenment this year !"

~ from IKS Academy Team

8 January 2012 - Arudra Darshan ( Chidambara Raghasiam)

2012-01-06T11:06:00.010+08:00

By Vijayakumar Alagapan

Arudra Darshan is the festival celebrated in the temples of Lord Shiva, among which Chidambaram (Tamilnadu). The image of the dancing Shiva - Nadaraja originated from here. The image of Nadaraja symbolizes activity and stillness together, it's dancing but it's a still dance. He is the unmoved mover, he doesn't move but he is himself very quite and silent. The term Chidambaram means the sky of consciousness. Chit-am-bara. It is where consciousness originated and he dances and the dancing is the symbol of activity. And the activity is not just physical activity but also a mental activity.The pre-dawn hours of the Full Moon night in the solar month of Dhanus with the longest nights in the year, marks the auspicious time for Arudra Darshan. This falls on the day ruled by the star Arudra / Thiruvadhirai (Orion), which designates a golden red, flame, representing Lord Shiva Himself. It is in the form of light that the Lord performs His functions with ecstatic dance. The cosmic dance of Lord Shiva is enacted on that day, featuring the revered images of Lord Nadaraja and His consort Sivakami decked in regal finery. The deities are taken back to the Sanctum Sanctorum. Chidambaram temple houses one of the Pancha Sabhai.e., the fire cosmic dance-halls of Lord Shiva. Abishekam is performed to the Lord on thds day. A delicious sweet preparation, known as Naivedya and distributed to devotees as prasad. Arudra Darshan falls on 8 January 2012.

Lord Shiva Represent Nadaraja

Lord Shiva's cosmic dance is represented as `Nadaraja' (Lord of dance). The cosmic dance is known as dance of bliss (Anandha Thandavam). Lord Shiva performs five most important functions to keep the world alive. They include creation, protection, destruction, embodiment and saving with grace. Lord Nadaraja's cosmic dance pose represents all these five activities – the hourglass shaped drum held in his upper right hand by the Lord represents the function `creation'; the second right hand gesture symbolising `fear not' represents `protection'; the fire held in the upper left hand represents `destruction'; the second left hand points towards raised foot signifies liberation from successive birth; the foot planted on the earth represents Lord's `embodiment' function; and finally the foot held aloft also symbolises the `grace'. The dwarf demon lies at the bottom of the planted foot signifies ignorance. The flames surrounding the lord represent the universe. The snake found around the Lord's waist signifies yogic energy (kundalini or prana-sakti). The cosmic dance form of Lord Nadaraja represents the continuous cycle of creation of soul, protection of soul, destruction of soul, embodiment of soul and liberation of the soul from successive birth. Lord Nadaraja dances with his consort Devi Sivakami. In fact the Lord derives energy from his consort Shakti. Shakti means energy.

Cosmic Dance

From puranas we learn that on this holy day Lord Shiva has performed this blissful cosmic dance in front of his two ardent devotees - Vyagrapadha and Adhisesha (Lord Adhisesha is the five headed serpent on whose body Lord Vishnu lays down). The subjects of Lord Shiva also witnessed this dance. They wanted to celebrate this day as `Arudhra Darisanam' or cosmic dance of Lord Nadaraja. They wanted to seek the grace of the Lord for protecting the cosmos with his grace.

The destruction is a part of evolution. Every day we sleep or die to wake up fresh. The ‘shivam’ or the intelligence of God inside us takes care of the need to destroy cells so that new ones are born.

Five Holy Halls (Sabais) of Lord Nadaraja

The five holy shrines of Lord Nadaraja are located in five places in Tamil Nadu i.e., Lord Shiva temple, Thiruvelankadu, Rathna sabai (Hall of Ruby), Chidambaram, Lord Nadaraja temple Kanaka sabai (Hall of Gold) Madurai, Rajitha sabai (Hall of silver), Thirunelveli, Lord Nellaiyappar temple, Thamira sabai (Hall of Copper), Courtallam, Lord Kurtalanathar, Chitra sabai (Hall of Artistic work).

There is one life size icon of Lord Nadaraja carved in emerald stone. The Lord Shiva shrine is called Uthirakosamangai, located near Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. The prime deity is Lord Mangalanathar. It is an ancient temple. Saint Manickavasakar (His work Thiruvasagam) stayed here for some time. The emerald icon would be covered with sandal paste. On Arudhra Darshanday the paste is removed and the Lord will bathed with holy water and poojawill be performed. Again the Lord will be covered with sandal paste.

In all Shiva temples there will be sanctum sanctorum for Lord Nadaraja. There will be abhishekam (bathing the prime deity) and pooja for six times in a day in very temples. On the day of Arudhra Darshan there will abhishekam and pooja on the early morning of the full moon night.

The holy shrine Chidambaram (located in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu) is considered as foremost important from Saivites point of view. The prime deity is Lord Nadaraja and his consort Devi Sivakami. The temple's annual festival Margazhi Bhramotsavamwill be celebrated for ten days. It is one of the very important festivals. On this holy day at Chidambaram more than two lakh devotees will congregate to witness tenthday events of Arudhra Darshan, the most important festival. The holy abhishekam and pooja will be performed and the Lord and His consort will be taken as procession. During the procession the devotees (oothuvar) will recite the devotional holy hymns from "Thevaram", "Thiruvasagam" and "Thiruvempavai".

Chidambara Raghasiam

Mythology:
Lord Nataraja, Lord of Dance, Dance of Destruction

In the deodar forest lived sages who had spent their lives studying the cosmos, seeking the supreme truth. As time passed the sages deluded themselves with self-importance and their heads swelled with pride. They claimed they had renounced the world but secretly they sought all the pleasures of a life of luxury. They preached renunciation but practiced every from of sensual indulgence.

On Arudra day our Moon, Earth and Orion star groups will be in a straight vertical line in their position and help us sending grace light to change our mind and by changing our mind to change our life.

To teach the sages a lesson Shiva arrived in the form of a handsome young hermit. Seduced by his beauty the sages and their wives ran after him. The sages held Shiva responsible for their own lack of restraint. They decided to destroy this temptation. With their magic powers they created a tiger, a serpent and a goblin and set them upon Shiva. Shiva skinned the tiger alive, wore the serpent around his neck and laughing, jumped on the goblin and began dancing on his back. This stunned the sages. He continued to dance wildly issuing tremors throughout the world, shaking the heavens and splitting the mountains. The gods abandoned the heavens to see the dance. As Shiva danced the sages realized that Shiva had flayed the tiger of their ambition, tamed the serpent of their passion and crushed the goblin of their ego. His dance captured the rhythm of life, the cosmic cycle of generation, organization and destruction. It encapsulated the essence of cosmic truth or santana dharma.

In his hands Shiva as Lord Nadaraja holds a drum or dhamru that makes the final sound of death as well as the primeval vibrations of life. In his left hand Nadaraja holds Agni, a fire that burns and destroys yet also illuminates and energizes. Around him is a fiery prahabhamandala, which is the great wheel of samsara filled with the infinite cycle of births and rebirths.

The sages looked at Shiva in awe. He came be known as Shiva Nadaraja the lord of Dance.

Did You Know ?
Arudra is the star that names one of the nathe 27 lunar mansions of Hindu astrology. It is known as Shiva's star, a cosmic representation of His third eyes, red and intense.

Called Betelgeuse in the West (a medieval Arabic name), it fascinates and consternates modern astronomers. Though it is one of the most studied of suns, it defies description, as it changes in brightness, size and even shape with rythmic gusto.

Scientists call Arudra "mysterious" and "elusive" in their published works, informally calling this massive orb "the dancing star." Hindus might find the name apt - after all, Siva is Nataraja, King if Dance.

Arudra is part of the constelation of Orion, shinning as the brightest red star in the sky. Because of its blazing choreography, there is no certainty about the latest calculations point to around 600 light-years. Siva's star is colosal. For sake of camparison, if it were the size a football stadium, Earth would be a spec of dust, and the Sun no larger than a mango.

Arudra is nearing a transitional point in its evolution. Tomorrow, perhaps, or several thousand years from now - it will enter a supernova stage. In that act, marking the height of his cosmic performance, Arudra will convert most of itself into light and cosmic rays, sending its energy out to the universe in a blinding flash. When it will outshine the full moon in our sky for months and be visible even during the day.

After that, Arudra will be a small neytron star, unimaginably dense, spinning incredibly fast. Just a cup of matter from a neutron star's core weighs more than all the mountains of the Himalas combined.

Hinduism Today Magazine, pg. 14 - April/May/June 2011
http://www.hinduismtoday.com/

Mantra to chant at the time of the birth of Shiva during the Arudra Darshan day is Om / Hmmm SiVaYaNaMa to help you to get rid of your old consciousness and establish a divine consciousness.

http://www.sharadasrinivasan.com/data/shivacosmicdancer.pdf
www.rramakrishnan.com/Articles/Hinduism/Orions-Cosmic.txt

Si Va Ya Na Ma

Si VaYa Na Ma

January 5th 2012 - Vaikunda Ekadasi : Heaven's Are Opened

2012-01-03T17:47:00.004+08:00

Heaven's Gates Are Opened

Vaikunta Ekadasi is the 11th Waxing Moon that falls in the Tamil month of Margazhi. Vaikunta is the sacred abode of Lord Maha Vishnu. The Vedic traditions hail Vaikunta as the ultimate place to enter and rest. This day is the day to open the gates to cross over into salvation.

There are 24 Ekadasi or 11th Moons in a year and Vaikunta Eakadasi is the most powerful and looked forward to the most as many seek spiritual redemption, or rescue from the current confusion and suffering; a place of peace.

It is believed that if one observes Vaikunta Ekadasi then the gates to heaven are kept open for when that person's soul leaves the physical body. The soul ends its cycle of death and rebirth by attaining the ultimate salvation, free from this mortal coil.

Keep the Gates Open
It is believed that if one observes Vaikunta Ekadasi then the gates to heaven are kept open for when that person's soul leaves the physical body. The soul ends its cycle of death and rebirth by attaining the ultimate salvation, free from this mortal coil.

CHANT OM / HMMM NAMO NARAYANAYA NAMAHA

As it occurs in Margazhi, the month of 'Twilight in Heaven' it is seen as the time the gods rest and when we pray earnestly and sincerely, it has more effect on this day as the spiritual energy will come to us more directly. This Margazhi month is a divine and highly spiritual month when the mind and soul can turm to god within.

The Lord as a Goddess
On this day Lord Vishnu took the form of the Goddess 'Ekadasi' and annihilated a demon who was troubling humanity. Since Lord Maha Vishnu's female energy is dominant on that day, worshipping Sri Devi or Goddess Mahalakshmi is very auspicious.

Fasting on Vaikunta Ekadasi
It is believed that a partial or total abstinence from food on Ekadasi is rewarded with bliss. You can also opt for a partial fast by avoiding food made of rice. There is no need to observe total fast, just be hungry and alert. The spiritual energy at this time comes directly. Be alert.

Year 2012 is the Time We Transformed ourselves into Gods and Goddeses

2011-12-29T07:02:00.005+08:00

The time we transformed ourselves into Higher Being / 7am Arivu
- By Vijayakumar Alagapan

In all of Earth's history, this is the most exciting time to be a human body. An incredible change is taking place. Our planet Earth orbits the Sun / Suryan once a year but our solar system as a whole also traverses an orbit in this section of the galaxy with a period of about 24,000 years. There is a electromagnetic cloud of grace light, around Karthigai star where the Sun is said to complete one orbit in the Karthigai Stars system every 24, 000 years.

During 2012, the Sun, Earth and Karthigai star, will be in alignment resulting in more of the grace light entering the Earth plane. Thereafter, it is predicted that the Karthigai - Lord Murugan energy will be responsible for the transformation of the planet and of the genetic evolution of the human species into Gods and Goddesses status.

This energy will allow humans to return to their original blueprint. The most important thing to remember about these new energies is to stay conscious and match our frequency to receieve it. Muruga energy is to remind us of who we really are like how He remind the Om mantra to His fathre Lord Shiva in Swamimalai.

According to siddhas the birth of Muruga symbolizes the rising of energy from the base of the spine to the pituitary gland, to awaken Gods and Goddesses conciousness. His energy will enable our strands of DNA to make the shift into the fifth dimension to prepare ourself into higher inteligence / 7th sense ( 7am Arivu) being status.

The energy of the Karthigai stars - Lord Muruga is of etheric and spiritual nature. The 10,500 years of darkness between the 2000 year periods of light afford incarnating Man repeatedly his spiritual evolution. As the majority of humans become forgetful of their Divine Source and purpose during these Earthly sojourns, the periods of Light serve a dual purpose. They represent a sorting-out process, gathering matured souls into the Light of the Spirit and affording the weaker, just maturing souls a stabilization period of respite and an opportunity for further spiritual growth. The individuals who could not or would not acknowledge Divine Love as the essence of their being during the l0,500 year period of incarnations are given another chance again.

Serious Karma Cleansing & Muruga's Golden Age Light Trip - 1st June 2012

EXCITING NEWS ! Indian Knowledge System Academy brings us to sacred temples in South India... land of divine... where karma is erased and destinies are changed... forever.
This advance spiritual trip will offers a unique opportunity to explore the secret energies and subtl...e vibrations of sacred places in South India connected with the Siddha Masters teachings.

We have selected temples and other ancient powerful places which resonate with and complement the energy of IKS Academy teachings to transformed ourselves into Gods and Goddesses status.

Highlight of the Trip:
- we will visit the greatest power spot temple to remove your stubborn karma on Saturday Maha Pradosham. One ritual at this temple equal to thousands ritual in other temples.

- then we will visit Thiruvanamalai and Mount Arunachala on the particular full moon night which is very special to regain our Gods and Goddess status and bring us one step closer to the Divine.

- Millions of Siddha masters live in Mount Arunachala in their light form. The seeming beggar you encounter on the trail could be a great Siddha master come to give you his blessings. The Siddhas teach that walking one round around Mount Arunachala as a pilgrimage at particular time will erases the karmic sin of ten million births !

- By feeding pilgrims at Mount Arunachala we can obtain the highest of highest blessings from the Divine. Therefore, IKS Academy will be running a feeding station to feed thousands of pilgrims who will be also walking around Mount Arunachala. All of us will have the blessings to help IKS Academy feed the thousands of pilgrims and obtain immeasurable grace from God.

- we will visit six battle house of Muruga in order to absorb his Golden Age Lights to restore Heaven on Earth, regain our legacy as Gods and Goddess and wash away our negative financial karma, attract money and abundant opportunities and to receive blessings for a beautiful relationship.

- In addition we will visit other secret power spots which are only known to enlighten Siddha masters for divine manifestation in Satya Yugam / Golden Age.

Trip details :
- Date: 1 to 9 June 2012 (you must be in India by the night of 1st June 2012)

- The full price of the 8 days Trip is RM 1850. The cost of RM 1850 includes all accommodations, pick up and drop off from the airport (as long you arrive and depart at the appointed times), transport within India, all tipping of hotel staff and bus drivers, temple entrance fees and payments to the priests.

Important Note : It does not include the cost of your air ticket to and from Chennai and Visa.

Trip Payment :
Pay deposit RM500 to book your seat by January or as soon as possible since limited for 30 pax only. The Trip price will be RM 1850 and the balance must be paid by May.

For those who are coming for the 1st time with us have to check whether you got destiny to participate this trip or not by sending your date, time and place of birth.

NOTE: Strictly serious spiritual seekers only are welcome.

Regards,
IKS Academy Team
for further details call : 012 6916777 / 012 9107301

Thoppukaranam (alias) Super Brain Yoga

2011-12-28T13:20:00.000+08:00

India, the land of billion yogi's is rich in Spiritual and ancient science. Our Spiritual identity reflects in our tradition and culture of our country."India will be the Guru of the world" so said Swami Vivekananda and Sri Aurobindo in the early decades of the 20th century. That was the time when India was totally subjugated to the British and nobody could dare to think of Indias superiority in any field. Even after 40 years of Independence, many Indians continued to think of India in inferior terms. That situation has changed and now India is emerging as a knowledge power.

Thoppukaranam is a traditional practice in Indian Schools, accepted from Gurukula system of education to make the child sit and stand catching both the ears with hands crossing each other symbolising punishment for lethargy, laziness and not memorizing or grasping and to improve brain power etc. Though it has degenerated into a punishment, the reason for giving such punishments were exactly to improve the brain power of the child. Most people do it infront of idol of Ganesha. There it is more than improving the brain power, it is a request to enlighten. Science only reinvents.
A simple devotional action performed by Hindus in front of Lord Ganesha or Ganapathi from time immemorial is now being researched and enthusiastically promoted and registered in the West as Super Brain Yoga.

There are many ways to boost the brain power through yoga and other techniques like ears piercing which can stimulate pituitary gland.

Knowledge of the ancient Indian mystics and the seen is the great message of Ganapathi "Ga" means Buddhi (intelligence). 'Na' means Vijnaana (wisdom). 'Pathi'means master. So, Ganapathi is the master of all knowledge, intelligence and wisdom. There is also another significant meaning for the word, that He is the Leader of all the Ganaas who are celestial. He is also called Vinaayaka, which term means that he is one who has no master above Him. He is the Supreme master. He is beyond the mindless stare. One who has stilled the mind cannot have any master.

As per the medical research and subsequent report, doing these special kind of situps while holding the opposite earlobes help stimulate brain power and remember things better.

Dr. Eric Robins, a medical doctor in Los Angeles, calls it “a fast, simple, drug-free method of increasing mental energy” and prescribes it for his patients. He speaks of one student who raised his grades from C’s to A’s in the space of one semester.

Denise Peak, a high-school teacher of students with learning disabilities, including autism and Aspergers Syndrome, has had very encouraging results. She says, “I think this might be the key to help unlock these children.”

Occupational therapist Raina Koturba says the effect on one autistic seven-year-old boy was immediate and dramatic. Before learning the exercise, the boy had frequent episodes of violence, including kicking, biting, punching, and head-butting; “but since he started the exercise, he has not had one outburst.”

Yale neurobiology researcher Dr. Eugenius Yang, Jr. says the practice stimulates neural pathways in the brain by activating acupuncture points on the earlobes–and synchronizes the right and left hemispheres of the brain, as demonstrated by EEG (electroencephalograph) scans. “I do it every day,” he said.

By Vijayakumar Alagapan

24 December 2011 is Lord Hanuman's Birthday

2011-12-22T16:15:00.001+08:00

Lord Hanuman's Bithday gives courage, hope, knowledge, intellect and devotion.
Lord Hanuman is the eleventh Rudra or the divine incarnation of Lord Shiva who symbolizes strength and loyalty. Lord Hanumans divine power also provides you with courage and inner peace. The Monkey Faced God helps protect you from both foreseen as well as the unforeseen dangers. Curses and 'evil eyes' are no match for him. His blessings will protect you in all of your endeavors. In India he is considered to be a 'Guardian Deity'.

He is the epitome of devotion and dedication. The devotees of Lord Ram start their prayers by first offering their salutations to Lord Hanuman. This was a unique status he acquired purely based on his unparalleled devotion and dedication to Lord Ram.
He was born on Moola Nakshatra, on the Ammavasai (New Moon) day in Margazhi month (December 15 - January 15). This day represents one of the most powerful days to attain Lord Hanuman's blessings and bring positive changes into your life. He has the power to change your destiny and remove your karma. Praying and offering ritual to him directly, indirectly influences Saturn to stop influencing you!

One who is devoted and constantly prays to Hanuman gets his many blessings covering the material and spiritual, of strength, intelligence, skillful speech, good name and fame, courage, protection, good health, longevity, and energy.

The legend behind Hanuman’s immortality
According to the epic Ramayana, Lord Hanuman was sent to Sri Lanka to know the state of Maa Sita to assure her that Lord Rama will soon come over to save her. Hanuman reached Sri Lanka and saw a very worried Maa Sita sitting in a garden. He appeared before Maa Sita and tried to convince her bringing all the details of her life with Rama. But, Sita took him as Ravana in disguise and did not believe her words until he gave her the ring of Sri Rama. She became overwhelmed with joy and memories of Lord Rama on seeing the ring. Maa Sita felt sorry for suspecting Hanuman. She at once called him Maruti and blessed Hanuman that he will be immortal as long as the world exists. It is believed that Hanuman the power of humility is still around us.

One who is devoted and constantly prays to Hanuman gets his many blessings covering the material and spiritual, of strength, intelligence, skillful speech, good name and fame, courage, protection, good health, longevity, and energy.

Lord Hanuman Controls Saturn
Hanuman’s powers are so great that even Saturn fears to influence him and his devotees. In fact those who surrender at Lord Hanuman's feet will never be troubled by any of the 9 planets. He is considered the greatest of the greatest heroes as well as the servant of servants. He is totally selfless and without his own agenda. His power is so great that he controls Saturn with his tail!

Legends have it that during the warfare of Ramayana, the younger brother of Lord Rama, Lakshman, was injured seriously and was suffering for life. To save his life, Lord Rama ordered Lord Hanuman to bring the medicine from Sanjeevi Hills (a hill well known for its medicinal quality) which could heal the wound. Lord Hanuman started his journey towards Sanjeevi at once. On his way to the hills, Lord Saturn appeared in front of Hanuman claiming that Lakshmana would have to experience the effect of Saturn transit at this particular time. He also stopped Hanuman from continuing his journey to the hills. Hanuman on hearing the reason put forth by Saturn tried explaining him the importance of Lakshmana's presence in the combat.

Neither Saturn was ready to lend his ears to Lord Hanuman's explanations; nor Hanuman was not able to control his rage in turn. This is when Lord Hanuman took full control of Saturn's power by stepping onto Saturn under his mighty feet. This incident stands proof enough to show that lord Hanuman was so powerful that he could control even the most fierce Saturn!

There are only 2 Gods with the power to control the 9 planets, and especially the influence of Saturn. Lord Hanuman is one of them.

Hanuman has two forms, namely, Hanuman the servitor and Hanuman the courageous one. The servitor form is the one in which Hanuman stands in front of Rama with His hands folded in obeisance, His tail resting on the ground. The stance of Hanuman as the courageous one is that of an energetic warrior ready for battle. His tail is upright and His right hand is turned towards His head. Sometimes even a demon or a malefic such as Saturn is depicted as being crushed under His feet . To overcome problems of possession, black magic, etc. Hanuman is worshipped in the courageous form.

Hmmm / Om Anjanaya Namaha ........

Saturn Transit effect For 12 Rasis- Sani Payerchi from 2011 to 2014

2011-12-20T10:18:00.000+08:00

Planets play the roles of God, Guru and Judge
God - Sun (Surya) : God has been worshipped, because He is the life-giver, energy-provider, sustainer of all beings on the planet earth, remover of darkness of the soul and mind and provider of inner light and happiness. In Tantric Astrology Sun symbolizes God. The Sun-God, that pervades the whole Universe, is presented for us, the Earthlings, as the Sun-god that shines its benevolence upon us, by giving us days and nights, seasons, rain and shines and also the immense essential heat energy to make the life on Earth possible. An exalted Sun well placed in the horoscope with other favourable factors removes darkness.

Guru - Jupiter (Guru) : The Guru is worshipped, as he provides us with the knowledge, wisdom to do good deeds and thus be closer to God. He is considered second only to God. He is the messenger between God and man. Jupiter is the great guru or the second Sun. The guru shows us the right path.

Judge - Saturn (Sani) : The Judge weighs our deeds and misdeeds, and gives judgment in accordance with our Karma. He is symbolized by the woman with a blindfold in her eyes and a balance in one hand and a sword in the other. If our good deeds outweigh our bad, the sword does not fall on us, but if bad deeds outweigh our good, then we are punished. Saturn is given this great distinction, because he carries out the law of Karma.

Significance of Saturn Transit
Saturn is the slowest moving planet. It takes 30 years for him to complete one cycle of his revolution through the 12 zodiacs. He spends roughly about 2 ½ years in each sign.

Saturn’s transit is a major astrological event and it is keenly watched and analysed by astrologers all over the world. This year Saturn moves into Libra on 15th November 2011 and this event has special connotation for two important reasons.

He moves to his exaltation sign and his best friend’s house. Therefore his power to do good / bad is that much enhanced.
He will stay in Libra for 3 years until 2nd Nov 2014 more than 6 months longer than his usual stay of 2.5 years

Note : The Saturn Transit date November 15th, 2011 is according to the Thirukantham Panjangam / Almanac which is used by most astrologers/astronomers. The Saturn transit date according to the Suddha Vakkyam Panjangam / Almanac used in Southern India is December 21st, 2011. It is respected and used in temples.

While analyzing transit of Saturn, we say that he is good in 3rd, 6th and 11th Houses from natal Moon and in remaining places he is adverse. These adverse placements are further classified as follows and constitute positions which are generally considered as negative placements

12th,1st (Janma) and 2nd Houses constitute ‘Sade Sathi’ – Virgo, Libra & Scorpio
4th House – Ardaastama Shani /Daiyya - Cancer
5th House – Panchama Shani – Gemini
8th House – Astama Shani – Pisces

There is no reason to fear Saturn and an average lethargic type may, of course, experience Saturn as a hard task-master. And for someone Saturn may feel demanding – and slow with its rewards. But there will be rewards, eventually. They may be slow in coming, because Saturn first wants to test you to be sure that you are in earnest, that you will not revert back to your old lazy tricks. You have to have deeper motives, a true desire to grow even when there are no carrots dangling in front of you. You have to show Saturn that you are doing something for doing’s sake, not because you are expecting Saturn to pat you on your back.

The predictions given below for each Rashi is general in nature. Do not be afraid if Saturn is adversely placed for your Rashi. Please check your Dasha & Bhukti currently operating and other planetary movements during the period. If the Dasha & Bhukti is good, many adverse predictions may not happen or will be mitigated. If you have further doubts please consult your family astrologer.

Saturn’s transit from Rasi or your Moon for 2011 - 2014 :

Aries / Mesham : Transit of Saturn in the 7th house

Saturn in the seventh house of your Moon sign is said to be unfavourable, causing separation from life-partner, sons and relatives and causes suffering to life-mate. Almost all the aspects of your life will require extra focus. Your income may suffer and you may even lose some of your money due to treachery or deception. Avoid taking any kind of loan during this time, as it will take longer to pay off than you expect. Work will be hard. You will need to go that extra mile to experience success in your endeavours. Beware of being deceived if you are in any kind of partnership or joint business enterprise. Those employed should avoid doing anything that might cause them to lose their jobs. Students may find it difficult to concentrate on their studies. Some of you may go to a foreign land during this time. However, if possible, avoid going on trips, as they could be troublesome. You might lose your home and be forced to live elsewhere. All areas of personal and family health need attention. Some are likely to suffer from diseases related to the kidneys, sex organ and the urinary tract. Do not neglect any health complaints of your spouse or your children, as they may become life threatening later on. At home, you need to consciously maintain peace and harmony. Those who have lost a spouse may remarry during this time. Nurture your friendships, otherwise your closest friends may abandon you. It could be hard to maintain your mental balance during this time. Most of you are likely to develop feelings of severe anxiety and restlessness. It would be wise to avoid any kind of litigation. This may not be a good time to fight a court case or stand in an election.

Taurus - Rishabam : Transit of Saturn in the 6th house

Saturn in the sixth house mostly signifies monetary gain. This period is higly favourable bestowing allround happiness. You will settling all your outstanding bills, debts and dues. The flow of money will be smooth and generally more than you would expect. You may buy land or a house. Some of you may consider building a house on land you already own. This time will also see you winning over or defeating your enemies. Health is good and you will be at peace with yourself. Both professionally and socially, these are good times. Some of you may find older people exceptionally supportive. Friends will be helpful and more sympathetic than ever. This period is good for romance: married people will enjoy happy, sensuous relations with their spouses; lovers can look forward to many deeply emotional experiences. Those expecting a child may welcome a new member into the family. Your relatives will also be happy with you during this planetary period.

Gemini - Mithunam : Transit of Saturn in the 5th house

The journey of Saturn into the fifth house from the Moon sign brings grief. This period sees you getting involved in unwise activities, serious quarrels and arguments with your relatives as well as with others. It produces quarrels. Mind will remain confused. Some of you are likely to get involved in litigation with your family, and you may find it difficult to get along with people of the opposite sex. Avoid reckless behaviour as this may cause loss of status in society. Exercise financial caution during this time. Work also needs proper handling. Be careful of losses in your profession and avoid new endeavours during this period, as you may not get the desired results. You may not be satisfied with investments in stocks and shares during this time. Pay proper attention to the health of all your family, including yourself. Do not ignore any of your children’s health complaints, as they may become life threatening later on. Also, your spouse may fall ill if health related issues are neglected. Most of you are likely to feel anxious and mentally unstable. If married, you may develop aversion towards your spouse. Maintaining happiness and comfort at home requires extra effort at this time. Students may lose interest in their studies.

Cancer - Kadakam : Transit of Saturn in the 4th house

Saturn in the fourth house from your Moon sign brings an uneasy time. Apart from other aspects of life, your finances will require careful handling during this transit. Avoid wasting money. You may develop a lack of enthusiasm when it comes to your work or profession. You may even start disliking your job and may face the wrath of your boss or a higher authority. Some of you are likely to be transferred to another place of work during this period. Socially this may not be a good time for you. Make efforts to maintain popularity in your social circle. Avoid any activity that might cause you humiliation. Health matters require your focused attention. Some of you are likely to develop lethargy, stomach discomfort, flatulence and other minor ailments. You may also experience anguish, fear, mental confusion and anxiety during this time. Some of you may have bad thoughts or feel the urge to do sinful deeds. Avoid getting into any arguments with your enemies. You may be separated from your friends and supporters. At home, take care of your wife and children, as they may be susceptible to disease or other life threatening situations. There may be a death in the family. Avoid getting involved in any kind of unpleasant situation with your relatives and near and dear ones. This period may see you creating enemies within your immediate family or with relatives. Beware of hidden enemies during this time. On the other hand, some of you may expect childbirth in your family. Cancer: Cheers, finally your Sadesati is over and good times ahead!!

Leo / Simmam: Transit of Saturn in the 3rd house

Saturn’s journey through the third house is auspicious, especially relating to work and finances. Your Sade-Sati, the period of misery, grief, loss of money and honour has ended. You are likely to make money in more than one way. Success comes from new undertakings or enterprises. This is particularly good time to profit from activities relating to poultry farming or agriculture. You may also consider buying land or fixed property during this time. If you are unemployed, you may hear opportunity knocking at your door or get some lucrative job offers. Those employed may get a promotion, increase in authority, or a pay rise. Attention is given to your intelligence, ability and effort and you are likely to climb up the social ladder. There is a good chance of getting assistance with your work. You will succeed in any kind of discussions and be able to put your point across much more easily than before. You will feel a spring in your footstep denoting good health and vitality of spirit. Any previous ailments will vanish, bringing you comfort and happiness. Home life too will be nourishing and full of conjugal bliss. Your spouse will be doting and more loving than ever. Your siblings and children will treat you well and be very helpful. Your enemies will be defeated and good luck and fortune will bless you during this time. For some, travel may also be on the cards.

Virgo / Kanni : Transit of Saturn in the 2nd house – the peak of Sadesati!!

Saturn in the second house from your Moon sign generally denotes a difficult time. It may cause loss of comfot, beauty and wealth. You are advised to keep your tongue under control. Loose talk will lead to quarrels and litigation. Objectives may be hard to achieve or may not produce the desired results. Proceed cautiously at work, as this may not be a favourable time for you. Financially, this is not a good period. Limit your expenses as much as possible. Income may come from several sources, but you may find it hard to hang on to. Avoid disputes relating to property owned by your parents as this may cause unhappiness or damage to your pride. During this time, you may get involved in unnecessary quarrels and may create new enemies, sometimes within your own family. Be careful of harming others and beware of criminal tendencies. Avoid troubling your spouse with trivial issues. Take care of your children as they might also be at risk. Protect your health as you may lose your vitality and feel lacklustre and weak. Even a little hard work may tire you. Pay attention your appearance as this may also suffer. Travel to a foreign land is possible during this time or you may move around without purpose.

There are only two known Gods that have the power to avoid the negative effects brought by the planet Saturn: Lord Hanuman and Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is renowned for giving the wisdom and knowledge to overcome the test of Saturn, and in... particular the 7 1/2 years of Saturn called as Sade Sati. Worship Lord Ganesha or Hanuman every Thursday by fasting / vegetarian and visit their temple.
Hmmm/Om Gam Ganapathiye Namaha
Hmmm/Om Anjanaye Namaha

Libra - Thulam : Transit of Saturn in the 1st house – your Sadesati has started!!

Saturn in the first house from your birth Rashi signifies a trying time. You will be emotionally and physically disturbed. Finances may be at an all time low, so avoid wasteful expenditure and taking on unnecessary loans. On a personal level, you may feel pessimistic and appear unpleasant to others. Objectives may be hard to achieve. For some, there is the possibility of spending time in jail. Pay particular attention to your health during this time. Although no serious diseases are indicated, you may be at risk from injury by weapons, poisons or fire, and subject to general physical pain and fatigue. More specifically, you may experience pain in the head and feel totally drained of energy and enthusiasm. You may also suffer from considerable worry and anxiety. Your spouse will also be susceptible to physical pain or discomfort. Avoid any situations that could threaten your honour, as this may come under attack. Travelling is on the cards for most of you. You may have to travel to a distant land or be transferred to a foreign country. However, being apart from your friends and family and your home may not be a pleasant experience. Maintain peace and tranquillity at home. You may quarrel with your siblings and their spouses. Avoid any unpleasantness with your wife and children and protect them from harmful influences. You may have to perform funeral rights for someone close. Be careful of being deceived unexpectedly. Be especially attentive to your friends as a valuable friendship may suffer during this time. Avoid falling prey to vices.

Scorpio - Vrichukam: Transit of Saturn in the 12th house

Saturn in the twelfth house signifies a lack of money or a decline on the financial front. It is the begining of Sade-Sati period. Generally causes much grief. At this time you are susceptible to unnecessary expenses and financial waste. If you are involved in agriculture or agricultural products, you should be extra careful to avoid losses of any kind. Enemies may also cause you to suffer financial losses. Stock up on food and resources as you may need to pass through a hard time. Health requires attention. Do not neglect any bodily complaint as it might turn out to be life threatening. The health of spouse and your children will require much attention, as they are also susceptible to serious ailments. Your feet and eyes require more care than usual. Work will require your attention. Take care to maintain your respect at work. Some of you may find it difficult to keep up your good name and position in the work place. You may have to make changes in your profession or business. Travel is on the cards. Most of you are likely to travel to a foreign land and may have to stay away from your family. However, any kind of journey may prove to be a costly affair. You need to maintain peace at home as you are likely to get involved in family arguments. Some of you are likely to develop feelings of deep anguish, lacklustre and may lose enthusiasm for life. This is the time to be extra careful while making serious decisions. Most of you are likely to over rule your intellect at this time. Do not do anything that might affect your reputation.

Sagittarius - Dhanusu : Transit of Saturn in the 11th house

Saturn in the eleventh house from your Moon sign brings in good times. Will exert positive influence on all fronts and bestow all kinds of hapiness, wealth and wealth and honour. You will also be in a position to enjoy the company of women. It will will remove stree and strain. Financially this is a very good time for you. You are likely to make unexpected profit during this period of time from whatever business or profession you are in. This financial boon will bring happiness and many opportunities for further gain. You are also likely to acquire significant property during this time. Endeavours of any kind will succeed and give the desired results. Those in businesses relating to building materials, coal, leather etc. may look forward to even greater profits. If employed, you are very likely to be promoted to a position of higher authority. This is also an auspicious time to pursue higher study. You are likely to be more aggressive in your approach to your activity. Socially, you find contentment. Your respect, status and honour in the society are likely to be elevated. Some of you may be honoured with a prestigious or unique award. For those wishing it, marriage is on the cards at this time. If single, you will experience pleasant relationships with the opposite sex. Your friends will be helpful towards you and you are likely to make new ones as well. Your employees and helpers will be positive in their behaviour towards you. Your spouse and children will be a source of happiness. You will also acquire objects that your family desires. Health will be fine.

Capricorn / Makaram : Transit of Saturn in the 10th house

Saturn in the tenth house of your Zodiac signifies suffering and mental distress. You may face difficulties related to work and other aspects of your life. Traders and businessmen may suffer losses. If you deal in agriculture, take extra care to avoid any losses at this time. Some of you are likely to consider a change of profession or field of work. If you find a new job, you may find it difficult to carry out. A mutual feeling of aversion may crop up between you and your employer. Beware of hidden enemies. Your expenditure is likely to be higher than your income, which may cause poverty for you. However, you should avoid taking loans. Health needs attention. Take proper care of your knees and chest at this time. Your parents might fall sick with possible life-threatening illnesses. At home you may develop some mental friction and animosity with your spouse. Travel is also on the cards. Some of you may feel an urge to indulge in sinful activities. Maintain your respect and honour in the society.

Aquarius - Kumbham : Transit of Saturn in the 9th house

Saturn in the ninth house mostly denotes distress. It will create many obstacles and cause loss of money and danger to father. Some of you are likely to go through a trying time in your profession. You may be transferred or may have to work extra hard. Be careful of enemies and employees who are likely to deceive you. Beware of anything that might defame you at work or in society. It might take longer than usual to gain any rewards. Finances also require proper handling. You are likely to indulge in wasteful expenditure during this period. You may get the opportunity to earn extra money but there will be a number of obstacles in the way of achieving it. Avoid any kind of litigation, criminal activities or immoral deeds. Some of you may face criminal proceedings. Health needs extra attention at this time. Mentally, you are likely to feel restless and distressed, mostly due to matters relating to your spouse and children. Saturn may also cause separation from life - partner and children and cause hatred, chest pain and imprisonment to those, whose major and sub periods are malefic in their natal charts. However Saturn will help you in taking correct decisions and cautious approach to problems.Your male children may develop serious health problems that could be life threatening.

Pisces - Meenam : Transit of Saturn in the 8th house

The journey of Saturn into the eighth house from the birth rashi signifies a troubled time. This transit which is called Ashtama Sani will create family problems causing separation from wife and sons, loss of wealth and friends. During this period, most of you are likely to go through a rough phase at work, in business or in any field of activity. Most of you may even lose work due to a number of different reasons. You may be attracted to addictions, gambling or keeping bad company. Some may even be imprisoned as a result of keeping bad company. You may lose your name and fame in society. Some of you may think of renouncing the world. Travel is on the cards. Take care of your finances and curtail expenditure. Health could be a cause of concern. You are likely to develop serious ailments that may be life threatening. Your family demands your attention during this phase. Due to your planetary changes, they might also have to face troubled times. You may lose a family member or pet. Avoid any kind of arguments with those close to you, as you will tend to create new enemies within your family at this time.

Note - The above results are general and they should be carefully applied to individual horoscopes in the light of directional influences ( Dasa ). For example, if there are no powerful yogas in the radical chart , reputation wealth & fame denoted by a transit will have a very limited scope for expression.

Lord Sani
According to Hindu mythology Shani (Saturn) is the son of Surya the Sun God and grand son of Sage Kashyapa and Aditi. A Demi God, Shani was born to Lord Sun and Chaaya (illusory wife). Lord Yama (Yama-Dharmaraja) and Goddess Yamuna (River Goddess) are His siblings born to Surya and His wife Sanjna Devi. Tapathi (River Goddess) is his sister.

Lord Shani is worshipped and adored in Hindu religion, by people from all walks of life and has also become a point of contention for their grief and suffering. More than anything else we find millions of people visiting Navagraha temples, rather out of scare, performing austerities to appease Lord Shani. He is considered as a personification of restrictions, adversities and limitations. Regarded as the most dreaded planet for obstruction, distress and calamity, people believe that if there is one, planet who can make a king out of a pauper and vice versa, it is Shani. He is more misunderstood and also more confusing entity in our mundane existence.

When we look at the celestial role of Lord Shani, He is a Dandanaadhikari with a task of dispensation of justice according to one’s Karma phala and punishing the evil doers. It is more or less like a Home portfolio and Lord Shani is absolutely unbiased in this regard. Perhaps, Lord Shani is the best teacher in life. There is an ancient maxim "Dandam Dasa Gunam Bhaveth". When all the methods of mending a person are exhausted like Sama, Dana, Bedha, and the person doesn't heed and keeps on doing evils, as a last resort the Nature takes its own course and invokes the Dandam (Stick) in the form of Lord Shani (Saturn). No doubt, He is a task master. He is an agent of Karma and an administrator of Karmic law. He is only discharging the role given to him. The best way to get discharged from Karma is to encounter it and Lord Shani is the best agent to help us in this regard. Saturn reminds that in the Universal Karmic law everyone has to pay for their misdeeds.

Saturn rules over food grains, agriculture, engineering, metals (iron), mines (coal), blue/black colour, hills, forests, valleys, sesame seeds, Shami tree, Sisira Ruthu, Vaata tattva (windy in nature), physical disability, knees, ankles, thighs and muscles etc. Saturn will be strong during night time, Dakshinayana, and Krishna paksha (dark half) of the month and on Saturday. His direction is towards west. Above list is only indicative but not exhaustive.

Tantric way to appease this planets for their blessing

Saturn - Learn to be humble, work hard and serve others as a duty, without feeling himilitated or expecting nothing in return. Practise concentration, austerities, fasting and seclusion for spiritual strengthening. Serve the sick, afflicted and poor people.

Chant Hmmm Saniswaraya Namaha for 108 times every Saturday to connect Lord Saniswara and receive His Blessing

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The Universe and Human Body Energy Field

2011-12-14T12:15:00.000+08:00

Why we celebrate Karthigai ?

2011-12-04T13:56:00.001+08:00

Thirukarthigai/Karthigai Deepam comes on the tamil month Karthigai (mid November - mid December) on Pournami day (Full moon day). Throughout the month lamps are lit in the front of the house in the evening. On the Thirukarthigai / Karthigai Deepam day the whole house is decorated with the oil lamps. Thiruvannamalai is famous for Thirukarthigai/Karthigai Deepam.

Story behind Karthigai
Once Brahma and Vishnu due to the ego started arguing with each other " who is the greatest". Both claimed to be the greatest, instead of doing their duty. At that time the God Shiva appeared in the form of fire and told them whoever finds the top or bottom of the fire is the greatest. Brahma took the form of Annam (a bird) and tried to find the top of the frle pillar. Vishnu took the form of Varaha( giant pig) and tried to see the bottom of the pillar. As the God has no limit in his size or power, both of them could not see either top or bottom of the fire. When their ego went down and they prayed the God, He appeared before them. The day in which the God appeared as a pillar of fire is Thirukarthigai / Karthigai Deepam. Lord Shiva appeared as a hill (Arunachala Hill) at Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu. Indeed, the very names `Tiruvannamalai' and `Arunachala' translate as `holy fire hill.' The Shivalinga in the temple here is the agni linga. The tiny lamps lit during the Karthigai festival (Karthigai Deepam) are believed to be the miniature replicas of the fire linga.

On this day, with specific astrological configuration, a special light splashes the entire earth plane with a karma dissolving light. Only the sages can see this light as it is of a different frequency than what the human eye can detect. To replicate this spiritual happening a huge lamp is lit on the top of the mountain with several thousands of gallons of oil, hand carried by pilgrims coming from all over India. This vradha indicates the non measurable infiniteness of the God and shows that the God is the light that will drive away our ignorance. Lamps are lit in the houses to pray His "Jyothi Swarupam".

Another popular legend is that the day is the birthday of Lord Muruga.
Lord Muruga, also known as Skanda, Subrahamaniya and Kartik, was born as six different babies to Lord Shiva. The six babies were looked after by the Six Krittika stars and the six children were later joined to a single force by Goddess Parvati.
Krittika is the six starts or the Pleiades cluster – when Muruga joins them as a child they make seven stars. As Muruga was born as six different babies and later joined into one He is popularly known as Aarumugan in Tamil culture.

The Ritual
On Thirukarthigai, clean your houses and draw kolam (rangoli) in the front of the house. Then place the lamp on it. Before that, the lamps (Agal) must be placed in the pooja and lighted. After deeparathana is done yo can put the lamps in different places in the house. People of Tamil Nadu celebrate Karthigai Deepam for three days. Some people celebrate it, extending from the Deepavali festival. The number of lamps is doubled every day from the day of Diwali and they end up with numerous lamps on the day of Karthigai Deepam.

Guidelines for lighting lamp

· Ghee/ Sesame Oil or a mixture of oil and ghee can be used to light the lamp.

· Lamp is always a good omen – if someone gifts you a lamp, accept it whole-heartedly. If the lamp flickers, it is an auspicious sign.

· Always smear the lamp with vermillion and sandal powder.

· Offer flowers to the lamp.

· Always use two wicks for lighting the Lamp.

· After head bath, one should remove the head towel before even lighting the lamp .

· There is no harm in lighting the usual villakku at rahu kalam & chanting Durga shlokams, particularly on Tuesday & Friday at home.

Don’ts for lighting lamp

· Never place and light a lamp in the south direction. It will bring inauspicious events...

· After lighting the lamp don’t rub the excess oil on your hair; (it will make you loose your wealth) general belief. Also rubbing in your own dress is also not good. So keep a piece of cloth in your pooja room and rub the excess oil in it.

· Never keep any lamp directly on the kolam. Always keep it on a plate ( can be brass, silver not steel).

· If you like keep a few grains of raw rice below the lamp - this is necessary only when you do vilakku poojai etc & not necessary every day.

· Do not use Groundnut Oil.

· Lemon (Elumichai) vilakku lighting should not be done at home at all. It is to be lighted only in temples.

by VIJAYAKUMAR ALLAGAPPAN

Let the light of Karthigai Deepam illuminate the darkness of ignorance and unhappiness and bring in enlightenment to our lives with joy and prosperity.

Ancient India was the richest nation in the world:100 - 1100ce

2011-12-01T13:50:00.001+08:00

The Abundance of India

Throughout the period from 300 to 1100, India was a wealthy country. It produced a large amount of food, manufactured goods and various items for domestic and foreign trade. The nation made advances in medicine, mathematics, astronomy and metallurgy. People enjoyed prosperity, peace and freedom and achieved unprecendented artistic and culture excelence.

Science, technology and art

India`s enduring prosperity allowed for great progress in science, technology and the arts. The most visible examples are the great stone temples that stand today. These temples were expertly carved using simple iron chisels and hammers.
Knowledge was thought in many schools. The world`s first universities were built, including Takshashila, Nalanda, Vikramashila and Vallabhi. Students entered Takshashila at age 16 and studied the 'eighteen arts and sciences," which included medicine, surgery, astronomy, agriculture, accounting, archery and elephant lore. One could later specialize in medicine, law or military strategy. Nalanda was described by Hsvan-tsang as a centre of advanced studies with 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers.

Indian medicine, ayurveda, developed sophiscated systems of disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Widely practiced today, this holistic system aims to create and preserve health, rather that just cure disease.

All these achievements created what historians call "classical age." India developed strong moral values and noble ethical principles. High standards of intellectual and artistic sophistication and refined patterns of living were set that served as models for following generations. Its prosperity, stability and religious harmony encouraged scientific and artistic achievements that set standards for the entire world.

Mystical Power of Thithi (Moon Phases) - By Vijayakumar Allagappan

2011-11-29T15:59:00.000+08:00

Plan Your Events to Take Advantage of Cosmic Influences

As the moon passes through its phases, the ebb and flow of its energy wash through you like the coming and going of tides. When you tap into the moons tempo and plan the events of your life in tune with its rhythm, you feel more centred and balanced, and every aspect of life will be in harmony with nature's music. This advance cosmic science was thought to the world thousands of years ago by the great Indian mystics.

Thithi is the lunar date, or the time it takes for the longitudinal angle between the moon and the sun to increase by 12°. Tithis commence at varying times of a day and differ in duration from approximately 19 to 26 hours.

There are 30 Tithis in each lunar month, are named as follows:

Pratima - 1st Waxing Moon
             Deity to worship - Lord Kubera
             Best Activities    - Interior Design, Renovations, Planning & Developing Strategies for Projects
             Worst Activities - Any Auspicious Events Journey

Dwitiyai - 2nd Waxing Moon

             Deity to worship - Lord Vivadeva
             Best Activities    - Marriage, Viewing Moon, Buying Wedding Ring, Installation of Deities
             Worst Activities - Conflicts and Disputes

Tritiyai - 3rd Waxing Moon

             Deity to worship - Lord Siva
             Best Activities    - House Warming, Constuction of Buildings, Starting Education, Learning Music and Arts
             Worst Activities - Conflicts and Disputes

Chathurthi - 4th Waxing Moon

             Deity to worship - Lord Ganesha
             Best Activities    - Overcoming Obstacles, Developing Strategies Against Rivals & Competitiors
             Worst Activities - Any Auspicious Event

Panchami - 5th Waxing Moon

             Deity to worship - Lalitha Tripura Sundari
             Best Activities    - Cradle Cermony, Marriage Celebration, Instalation of Deities
             Worst Activities - Any Harmful or Destructive Activities

Shasti - 6th Waxing Moon

             Deity to worship - Lord Muruga
             Best Activities    - Fasting for Lord Muruga, Starting New Employment, Purchasing Valuables
             Worst Activities - Conflicts & Disputes

Saptami - 7th Waxing Moon

             Deity to worship - Lord Surya
             Best Activities    - Construction of Buildings, Cultivation of Crops, Marriage Celebration
             Worst Activities - Conflicts & Disputes

On Earth, we experience the influence of the Moon every moment of every phase due to its fluctuating nature. The Moon governs all water bodies- the oceans, lakes, ponds and our bodies since the 3/4th of the earth is surrounded by water. The Moon controls the tides and it controls our mind, specifically our right brain.

Ashtami - 8th Waxing Moon

             Deity to worship - Goddesses Pratyangira, Durga & Varahi
             Best Activities    - Worship Goddesses Pratyangira, Durga & Varahi, Ancestral Ritual(Tarpanam)
             Worst Activities - All Auspicious Activities Medical Treatment Negotiations

Navami - 9th Waxing Moon

             Deity to worship - Goddesses Saraswathi
             Best Activities    - Activities agains Enemies, Rivals & Competitors
             Worst Activities - All Auspicious Events, Journey, Negotiations

Dasami - 10th Waxing Moon

             Deity to worship - Lord Veerabhadra
             Best Activities    - All Auspicious Events, Startiing New Ventures, House Warming
             Worst Activities - Disputes, Ligitation

Ekadasi - 11th Waxing Moon

             Deity to worship - Lord Vishnu
             Best Activities    - Fasting to Lord Vishnu, Marriage, Commence Trading
             Worst Activities - Disputes, Ligitation, Conjugal Ecstasy

Dwadasi - 12th Waxing Moon

            Deity to worship - Lord Vishnu
            Best Activities    - Planning & Developing Strategies for Projects, Donating to Charities , Monetary Gains
            Worst Activities - Unplanned Spending

Triodasi - 13th Waxing Moon

            Deity to worship - Lord Siva
            Best Activities    - Pradoshama Rituals, Writing New Books, Learning Dance, Remedies to Attain Prosperity
            Worst Activities - Conflicts & Disputes

Chaturdasi - 14th Waxing Moon

            Deity to worship - Lord Rudra
            Best Activities    - Worshiping Rudra
            Worst Activities - Eating Non-Vegetarian Foods, Conflicts & Legitation, Journey

Poornima - Full Moon

            Deity to worship - Lord Arunachala
            Best Activities    - All Auspicious Events, Purchasing of Valuables, Food Donation, Meditation
            Worst Activities - Conjugal Ecstasy, Eating Non-Vegetarian Food

Pratima - 1st Waning Moon

            Deity to worship - Goddess Durga
            Best Activities    - Strategies to Overcome Obstacles & Hindrances, Medical Treatment
            Worst Activities - Negotitations, Any Auspicious Events

Dwitiyai - 2nd Waning Moon

             Deity to worship - Lord Vayu
             Best Activities    - Construction of Building Pilgrimage
             Worst Activities - Buying Wedding Ring

Tritiyai - 3rd Waning Moon

             Deity to worship - Lord Agni
             Best Activities    - Learning Music and Arts, House Warming, Construction of Buildings
             Worst Activities - Conflicts and Disputes

Chaturthi - 4th Waning Moon

            Deity to worship - Lord Ganesha
            Best Activities    - Worship Lord Ganesha, Demolition of Buildings
            Worst Activities - Any Auspicious Event

Panchami - 5th Waning Moon

            Deity to worship - Devas
            Best Activities    - Remedy Rituals, Pilgrimage
            Worst Activities - Any Harmful or Destructive Activities

Shasti - 6th Waning Moon

            Deity to worship - Lord Mars
            Best Activities    - Real Estate Activities, Medical Treatment
            Worst Activities - Marriage Celebration

Saptami - 7th Waning Moon

            Deity to worship - Sages
            Best Activities    - Strategies to Overcome Obstacles & Hindrances, Installation of Deities
            Worst Activities - Marriage Celebration, Undertaking Responsibilites

Ashtami - 8th Waning Moon

            Deity to worship - Lord Kala Bhairava
            Best Activities    - Worship Kala Bhairava
            Worst Activities - All Auspicious Activities Medical Treatment Negotiations

Navami - 9th Waning Moon

            Deity to worship - Lord Yama
            Best Activities    - Activities agains Enemies, Rivals & Competitors
            Worst Activities - All Auspicious Events, Journey, Negotiations

Dasami - 10th Waning Moon

            Deity to worship - Lord Jupiter
            Best Activities    - All Auspicious Events, Meeting very Important Persons
            Worst Activities - Disputes, Ligitation

Ekadasi - 11th Waning Moon

            Deity to worship - Lord Vishnu
            Best Activities    - Purchase of Valuables, Fasting to Lord Vishnu
            Worst Activities - Disputes, Ligitation, Conjugal Ecstasy

Dwadasi - 12th Waning Moon

            Deity to worship - Lord Venus
            Best Activities    - Planning & Developing Strategies for Projects, Donating to Charities , Monetary Gains
            Worst Activities - Unplanned Spending

Triodasi - 13th Waning Moon

            Deity to worship - Lord Nandi
            Best Activities    - Doing Pradoshama Pooja
            Worst Activities - Conflicts & Disputes

Chaturdasi - 14th Waning Moon

            Deity to worship - Lord Siva
            Best Activities    - Worshiping Lord Siva, Strategies to Overcome Obstacles & Hindrances
            Worst Activities - Marriage, Conjugal Ecstasy, Eating Non-Vegetarian Foods

Amavasai - New Moon
            Deity to worship - Goddess Kali
            Best Activities    - Ancestral Rituals (Tarpanam), Meditation, Food Donations, Feeding Cows, Dogs & Crows
            Worst Activities - Conjugal Bliss, Eating Non-Vegetarian Food, Marriage

The Full Moon is the time for creation or manifestation. In order to progress materially we must first destroy the distractions or negativity on the New Moons and then take advantage of the creative energies on the Full Moon to make our dreams manifest.

Saints and Science

2011-11-27T16:16:00.000+08:00

When we look at scientists who are credited with the most important ideas of our time we find mainly Greeks, Europeans, Americans listed. Yet western history seems to have been arbitrarily begun during the Greek era. In fact, when we extend the boundaries of history to view the longer span of history we find some amazing developments predating "modern" history originating in India more than 5,000 years ago.

The ancient thinkers of India were not only scientists and mathematicians, but also deeply religious, esteemed saints of their time. While it may surprise some to think of religious sages as mundane scientists, the Indian view is that religion (universal) and science are but two sides of the same coin - in short¡Ksemantics. Whether one calls a natural phenomena wind or the wind god - Vayu - one is speaking of the same thing.

Yet it seems that having a spiritual foundation not only brought out important discoveries still in use today, but these discoveries also were helpful without causing harm or destruction.

In fact this article will cite the origins of some amazing and here-to-for mis-credited discoveries as coming from India. Some examples include so-called Arabic numerals, the concept of the zero, so-called Pythagorean theory, surgery and more. It may seem astonishing, but the ancient texts are there to show the thinking and writing of these great Indian thinkers.

Why is India not credited? It seems that in the West we have a condescending, Euro- or Greco-centric view that civilizations older than Greece were uncivilized barbarians. This notion was further melded into our collective psyche through Hollywood's portrayal of ancient cultures. One only has to look at old Tarzan movies to see ancient tribes shown as barbaric, superstitious idol worshipping people. Tarzan himself was shown to be a non-speaking animal-like person. In fact, in the original books, Tarzan was a well-educated and highly eloquent speaker.

Chauvinistic misrepresentation exists even today. Nearly every book written on the history of mathematics is equally biased. The one bright spot is the Crest of the Peacock. Even this year, during the recent Hindu festival, the Kumbha Mela - the largest human gathering in history (70 million people) the modern-day press mainly reported on the most negative aspects of the event.

It was not credited as the largest gathering, nor was it pointed out that for 1 week, the area was the worlds largest city (larger population than London, Tehran, Rio, Paris, Chicago, Beijing, Hyderabad and Johannesburg put together). Virtually no one spoke of the sacredness of the event, the hardships people endured for this holy event. Further, the whole event went off without a hitch - adequate food, water, electricity - a marvel by any standards. There were more than 13,000 tons of flour, 7,800 tons of rice, 20,000 public toilets, 12 hospitals, 35 electric power centers, 20,000 police, 1,090 fire hydrants and much more.

Rarely was an ardent devotee interviewed or photographed. Instead reporters and cameramen only focused on the minority elements - naked sadhus smoking ganja (marijuana) and implying prayers were to some lesser god. But it sells newspapers and TV news. In truth, the Indian media showed an equal amount of bias and lack of cultural pride. In short the media still portrays India in a deeply condescending manner.

But I digress. The point is that westerners have been brought up for decades incorrectly viewing ancient civilizations as intellectually and culturally inferior to modern man. So it is no surprise to be surprised in learning some of the greatest discoveries not only came from India, but from ancient India. It shakes the very foundations of prejudicial beliefs. Here are but a few examples of India's enlightened thinkers.

Amazing Science

(Saints and Science)

By Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha

UNDERSTANDING BODY TYPES AND YOUR PERSONALIZED YOGA ASANA PRACTICE

2011-11-26T11:04:00.000+08:00

Yoga asana should be done differently relative to whether the person is Vata, Pitta or Kapha. To understand the asana potentials of different people we will want to look at them according too their doshic body types. Inside the body, there are three doshas which govern the phyico-chemical and physiological activities. These three doshas are Vata (from ether and air), Pitta (from fire and an aspect of water), and Kapha (from water and earth).Individual constitution is acquired at birth and remains constant through life. Each doshic type has its own particular structure and energetic of life that extends to asana practice.

Vata Body Type
Vata types have thin and long bones that are often weak or brittle. They have low body weight and poor development of the muscles, but a good deal of speed and flexibility. Their bone structure makes them good at bending and stretching, particularly of the arms and legs, when they are young. As they get older, however, the dry quality of Vata increases and causes them to lose mobility if they don't exercise regularly.

A gentle, slow asana practice evenly balanced on both sides of the body is the ideal exercise for Vata types. Vatas are most in need of asana practice because asana alleviates accumulated Vata from the back and the bones, where it easily gets lodged. Vata diseases begin with an accumulation of the downward moving air (Apana Vayu) in the colon, which gets transferred to the bones, where it causes bone and joint problems. Vata benefits from the massaging action of asana on the muscles and joints, which releases nervous tension and balances out the system.

Negative Potential of Vata
Vata types more commonly suffer from stiffness owing to dryness and deficiency in the tissues. Their lack of body weight does not allow for adequate cushioning of the joints and nerves or proper hydration of the tissues. They are more prone to injury because they like to initiate sudden and abrupt movements, as well as going to extremes in their practice.

Positive Potential of Vata
Vata types like movement and exercise and enjoy movement. They prefer to be active and expressive both physically and mentally and like to do new things. Asana is something that they easily take to and grow accustomed to as part of their active nature. It is a soothing way for them to exercise.

Blocked and Deficient Vata
There are two basic conditions of Vata, what are called blocked Vata or deficient Vata. Blocked Vata exhibits a stuck energy somewhere in the body, along with pain or discomfort but otherwise normal body weight. Deficient Vata exhibits low energy, low body weight and hypersensitivity, often without any acute pain. Blocked Vata requires movement oriented or pranic asanas to release it. Deficient Vata requires a gentle and building approach, avoiding strong exertion. Blocked Vata is more common in young people who have adequate energy but get it blocked, while deficient Vata is more common in the elderly whose tissue quality is in decline.

Pitta Body Type
Pitta types have an average build with a generally good development of the muscles and a looseness of the joints, which gives them a fair amount of flexibility. They are good at asana practice but cannot do some of the more exotic poses that Vatas can do because of the shorter bones that they usually have. Pittas benefit from asana practice to cool down the head, cool the blood, calm the heart and relieve tension. For example, Pittas tend to hypertension because of their fiery temperament that keeps them always wanting to succeed or to win.

Negative Potential of Pitta
Pitta types tend to be overheated and irritable owing to excess internal heat. They may lack the patience to get started in practice or to stick with it over time. On the other hand, once involved they can overdo postures and be aggressive and militant in their practice. A Pitta who has pushed too hard in their practice will feel more irritable or even angry after they finish. Pittas also will tend to stick with poses that they can do well and ignore those that may help them develop further.

Positive Potential of Pitta
Pittas have the best focus and determination of the doshic types. They easily get into a consistent discipline and determined practice once they have gotten it started and oriented correctly. They are the most orderly and consistent of the types. They just have to discover the right path to place their energies.

Kapha Body Type
Kaphas are typically short and stocky, gaining weight easily. With their short and thick bones they lack flexibility and cannot do poses that require flexibility like the lotus pose. Yet they are sturdy and strong and have the best endurance of the different types. Kaphas need movement and stimulation to counter their tendency to complacency and inertia. They are good at keeping a practice going for longer periods of time, once they get it going in the first place.

Negative Potential of Kapha
Kaphas tend to be overweight, which limits their movement and makes them sedentary. They often have congestion in the lungs that makes deep breathing difficult. They lack in positive effort and find it hard to change without some sort of external stimulation. They need to be constantly prodded to do more or they will stop short in their efforts.

Positive Potential of Kapha
Kaphas are steady and consistent in what they do. Once they take something up they do it faithfully over time. They remain emotionally calm and even in their practice regardless of the results. They view life with love and work as a service.

We Are All Hindus Now

2011-11-25T19:16:00.000+08:00

America is not a Christian nation. We are, it is true, a nation founded by Christians, and according to a 2008 survey, 76 percent of us continue to identify as Christian (still, that's the lowest percentage in American history). Of course, we are not a Hindu—or Muslim, or Jewish, or Wiccan—nation, either. A million-plus Hindus live in the United States, a fraction of the billion who live on Earth. But recent poll data show that conceptually, at least, we are slowly becoming more like Hindus and less like traditional Christians in the ways we think about God, our selves, each other, and eternity.

The Rig Veda, the most ancient Hindu scripture, says this: "Truth is One, but the sages speak of it by many names." A Hindu believes there are many paths to God. Jesus is one way, the Qur'an is another, yoga practice is a third. None is better than any other; all are equal. The most traditional, conservative Christians have not been taught to think like this. They learn in Sunday school that their religion is true, and others are false. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the father except through me."

Americans are no longer buying it. According to a 2008 Pew Forum survey, 65 percent of us believe that "many religions can lead to eternal life"—including 37 percent of white evangelicals, the group most likely to believe that salvation is theirs alone. Also, the number of people who seek spiritual truth outside church is growing. Thirty percent of Americans call themselves "spiritual, not religious," according to a 2009 NEWSWEEK Poll, up from 24 percent in 2005. Stephen Prothero, religion professor at Boston University, has long framed the American propensity for "the divine-deli-cafeteria religion" as "very much in the spirit of Hinduism. You're not picking and choosing from different religions, because they're all the same," he says. "It isn't about orthodoxy. It's about whatever works. If going to yoga works, great—and if going to Catholic mass works, great. And if going to Catholic mass plus the yoga plus the Buddhist retreat works, that's great, too."

Then there's the question of what happens when you die. Christians traditionally believe that bodies and souls are sacred, that together they comprise the "self," and that at the end of time they will be reunited in the Resurrection. You need both, in other words, and you need them forever. Hindus believe no such thing. At death, the body burns on a pyre, while the spirit—where identity resides—escapes. In reincarnation, central to Hinduism, selves come back to earth again and again in different bodies. So here is another way in which Americans are becoming more Hindu: 24 percent of Americans say they believe in reincarnation, according to a 2008 Harris poll. So agnostic are we about the ultimate fates of our bodies that we're burning them—like Hindus—after death. More than a third of Americans now choose cremation, according to the Cremation Association of North America, up from 6 percent in 1975. "I do think the more spiritual role of religion tends to deemphasize some of the more starkly literal interpretations of the Resurrection," agrees Diana Eck, professor of comparative religion at Harvard. So let us all say "om."

http://www.newsweek.com/2009/08/14/we-are-all-hindus-now.html

Cracking the coconut myth

2011-11-25T18:20:00.000+08:00

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Cracking the coconut myth

TIMES NEWS NETWORK
Bangalore: It is time to get back to the roots of traditional cooking methods. In the days of yore, women used coconut oil for cooking. But with the passage of time, myths that coconut oil increases cholestrol and heart attacks came up. But what’s the truth?

With a drop in local usage of coconut oil, a ‘safe coconut movement’ has been initiated, where farmers and consumers of coconut will come together to prove the myth wrong. “We will all gather and start a rally — Bicycle jatha — and prove that coconut oil is the best oil one can use in everyday cooking,” said Anekatte Vishwanath, convenor of the rally, that will kickstart at 10 am from Chikkanayakanahalli, Tiptur Turuvekere, Gubbi, Doddaballapur and Tumkur.

“The soyabean lobby is spreading the myth and trying to push the third world against using coconut oil, claiming that it is unhealthy. It’s time to wake up and safeguard our kitchen culture and condem the hidden agenda of MNCs. Therefore, we have decided to be part of the rally. In America, 99 per cent of soyabean produce is genticallty modified, and they say that soya beans are healthy. We need to prove this wrong because coconut oil works against bacteria and viruses and even enhances immunity to fight diseases like common cold, fever, hepatitis, hershis andd even HIV,” said Krishna Prasad, convenor of Organic Farmers’ Association.

Kala Bhairava

2011-11-14T16:56:00.001+08:00

Kala Bhairava - by Vijayakumar Allagappan

The renowned scientist Albert Einstein understood that physical reality as four-dimensional, rather than as a three-dimensional existence, with time as the fourth dimension. The Siddhas, or inner scientists of South India, knew this much in advance. They were aware that time is organized differently on various planets. While time moves slowly on planet Earth, it moves faster on planets vibrating at a higher frequency. Kala Bhairava is the deity who is known to manage time on all the planets.

According to the Siddhas, there is what is known as the Kala Bhairava universe. A divine being called Kala Bhairava rules the universe. In astral travel the Siddhas made visits to the Kala Bhairava universe and gave a description of what the God (Kala Bhairava) looked like. He is dark in complexion, fierce looking, and has a dog as his vehicle. Kala Bhairava has a significant place in all the main temples devotes to Shiva. He is one of the most-feared deities, but actually, he is one of the most rewarding ones. Lord Kala Bhairava is that manisfestation of Lor Shiva who manage time (Kala). Time Shakti or Time Energy was created by Kala Bhairava in all of the galaxies. He through Time Shakti created milliseconds, seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months and years. If one receives instant enlightenment or prosperity or recovery from debt or illness it is the work of Bhairava.

One who worships Kala Bhairavar on Ashtami Thithi will be freed from all debts and loans.

Tantric and anyone who seeking divine power to tackle problems that seems to have no solutions, surrender to Kala Bhairava. He can solve most of the problems, which are pending for a long time. There is nothing more precious than time. So intelligent humans should use every moment effectively on the spiritual path. Those, who want to do this, can get the divine help of Kaala Bhairava, if they request Him with sincerity. Lord Kala Bhairava is worshipped by Yogis and Tantrics to attain Siddhis. Lord Kala Bhairava is regarded as the guardian of Yogis and Tantrics, who attain accomplishment of mantras by doing Sadhana (devotion). Many astrologers and tantricks keep Kala Bhairava with them, to enhance their occult knowledge.

Lord Kala Bhairava exists in 64 forms which are grouped into 8 categories each:

1 - Asidanga Bhairava: Gives Creative Ability
2 - Guru Bhairava: Divine Educator
3 - Chanda Bhairava: Gives incredible energy, cuts competition and rivals
4 - Kroda Bhairava: Gives You the Power to Take Massive Action
5 - Unmatta Bhairava: Controls Negative Ego and Harmful Self Talk
6 - Kapala Bhairava: Ends All Unrewarding Work and Action
7 - Bhishana Bhairava: Obliterates Evil Spirits and Negativity
8 - Samhara Bhairava: Complete Dissolution of Old Negative Karmas

Some forms of Kala Bhairava embody a wrathful energy which we can use for destroying negativity and for protecting us as well. These tremendous energies emphasize why it is important to honor Kala Bhairava, The Lord of Time. If you encompass his grace, you will find yourself in the right place, at the right time surrounded by the people that will enhance your life to greatness. Bhairava can force you to jump over the bad time choices you make in the form of laziness, lethargy and idleness. You must also obtain the consciousness to discontinue unrewarding action, even in your own job.

Kala Bhairava will not only show you the vision of what it is you want to create, but he will also give you the exact knowledge and clarity of how to get it. So why zig zag through life to get to your goal, when Kala Bhairava can give you that 1 direct path to your goal. It is a common human belief that working hard and long hours will give us the greatest rewards. This is a misconception. The Wisdom of Bhairava can transform the power of your hours into seconds, just by accepting his intentional energy. You can use the following Mantra 108 times during Kala Bhairava Ashtami (waning 8th moon) : 'Hmmm Hram Kala Bhairavaya Namaha'.

Important Kala Bhairava Temples in India
1. Batuk Bhairon - Old Fort (Purana Kila) Temple - Delhi
2. Ashta bhairon - Sri Kamanada Eswar Temple - Aragalur, Tamilnadu
3. Bhairavar - Vairavan Patti Temple - Karaikudi, Tamilnadu
4.Bhairaveswarar - Chozhapuram Temple - Kumbhakonam, Tamilnadu
5. Kaal Bhairav - Kaal Bhairav Temple - Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
6. Kaal Bhairav - Kaalabhairaveshvara Temple - Adichunchanagiri, Karnataka
7. Kaal Bhairav - Kaal Bhairav Temple - Adhiyaman Kottai, Dharmpuri District, TN
8. Bhairav - Kaal Bhairav Temple - Kasi (Varanasi)

I salute Lord Kala Bhairava,

Whose lotus feet is being served by Devendra,
Who wears the different directions as his cloth, of life,
Who is black in colour and the primeval cause,
Who is deathless and the first God,
Who is a form of Shiva, who loves his devotees,
Who saves us from the ties of Karma,
Who is eternal and does not have any one second to him,
Who takes away the fear of death from humans,
Whose sight is sufficient to destroy all sins,
Who can grant the eight accult powers,
Who is the chief of the society of Bhootas,
Who is eternally old and Lord of the Universe.

The time is now to take matters into your own hands to use Bhairava to transform your life. Kala Bhairava Is Your Personal Protector to shatter the past, present and future and lead a directly to your chosen dream.
Let the Lord of Time help you to wake up each morning clear, motivated, happy and knowing how to implement your dreams!
*Hmmm Hram Kala Bhairavaya Namaha........

*Om is recited as Hmmm

Do you know that Indian invented the ships ?

2011-11-14T07:05:00.000+08:00

Scientific Wisdom of India
Do you know Numbers, Calculus, Nuklear Physics, calculation of velocity of light, use of guns, steel, powder mettalurgy, Nuklear weapons, Plastic surgery ....... all this were invented by Indians

Do you know that Indian invented the ships

Eroupe has only soft wood trees. The ships made of those woods are good for sailling the Mediterranean or smaller sea. They were no good for sailing on the oceans. The ship of Vasco de Gamma was about to collapse, when it reached India. It is Indian marine engineers, who repaired that ship and made it worthy again for sea travel. Which country has trees that provide the hardest wood? India. Hard woods like Teak and Mahogany are native to India. Ancient text mentions ships with 100 oars. Such ships sailed over seven oceans and returned to India. Visitors to India from Greece and Rome during the pre Christian times wrote that the Indian knew that the earth is in the form akin to sphere and one can reach the same place after sailing through seven oceans. The Bhudist Jataka stories wrote about large Indian ships carrying seven hundred people. The second item exported by the erstwhile British East India Company was Indian ship. A few of this ships are still in service, and are used for training cadets of the British Navy. During World War II, Kings of India had lent some hundreds of their ships to the British for use as hospital ships.
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References
[1] Alexader Gorbovsky, Riddles of Ancient History, The Sputnik Magazine, Moscow, Sept. 1986, p. 137
[2] Swami Dattavadhut, Prophecies 1998 to 2100, Vanitha Books, Mumbai, 1997, pp. 33-42.

"If there errors in other religions, that is none of our business, God, to whom the world belongs takes care of that'. Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa(1836-1886)

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2011-11-11T14:53:00.000+08:00

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Why Not Sipping the Glass - Ancient Indian Science

2011-11-11T14:20:00.000+08:00

In most cases of throat infections, your tonsils get swollen up. At this point, most doctors suggest that you get them removed as they cause unnecessary pain and discomfort. They consider it another "useless" organ like the Appendix, and thus want to get it out of the way.

Rather than being a cause for concern, the tonsils actually act as a barrier. They prevent whatever infection you have incurred from entering your digestive system, thus keeping any serious problems at bay. But they get swollen up in return.
Now, you must have noticed that in India, it is considered bad manners to sip the glass/tumbler. Such a glass would be called "Jhutha", and become invalid for further use unless it is properly washed. The basic reason that will come to your mind is that why should someone drink from a used glass? But there is a deeper significance...
Though, the primary reason is to avoid any infections to be communicated from one person to the other, another factor that must be considered is the regular cleansing of your tonsils. When you drink water bending your neck and let it flow from top, it obviously flows over your tonsils and cleans them. Thus, it will wash away unneccasary food particles and maintain your throat in order.

Eclipses of 2011 and Remedies

2011-11-10T11:10:00.000+08:00

Eclipses (Grahanam) of 2011 and How to Do Remedies (Pariharam) During Eclipse

- By Vijayakumar Allagappan

Eclipses have fascinated man since time immemorial, but the real scientific cause was known to Siddhas, Yogis, Rishis and Saddhus, even during ancient times. In order to make matters clear to young children, they used to tell the story of how Rahu, the dragon would swallow up the Moon or Sun during eclipse time and release them after some time. The story goes that Rahu sat for a feast disguised as a Deva (though he was an Asura), when Lord Vishnu in His Mohini Avatar distributed nectar to the Devas which was obtained at the time of churning of the Milky Ocean. Lord Surya-Sun along Lord Chandra-Moon exposed the designs of Rahu and hence, the story goes, Rahu chooses to punish the luminaries for this, as an act of revenge. In India, all scientific truths are imbibed in our routine life, by explaining then through Puranic stories. Through tradition or custom, all scientific truths are brought to the stage of implementation in day to day life. Therein lies the wisdom of our great Siddhas, Yogis, Rishis and Saddhus.

Eclipses of 2011
- Total Lunar eclipse on 15 June 2011 at 25h 43m (IST).
- Partial Solar eclipse on 1 July 2011 at 14h 23m (IST)
- Partial Solar eclipse on 25 November 2011 at 11h 39m (IST)
- Total Lunar eclipse on 10 December 2011 at 20h 06m (IST)
note: Malaysia and Singapore time will be 1 to 2 hours late then Indian Standard Time

Performing Pariharam-Remedies during Eclipse
Persuing spiritual activities, especially doing Japa of mantras, is recommended during the eclipse period. In order to overcome adverse effects of eclipses, one should bathe in holy waters, offering tarpanam to departed ancestors and do some charities.Those who are running the major or sub periods of Rahu or Ketu should chant Rahu mantra, Nagaraja mantra or Goddess Durga mantra (Hmmm Dum Durgaya Namaha) to get rid of the afflictions.Those facing hurdles in marriage or carrier also should take to worship during eclipse at home (generally temples will be closed during eclipse). After the eclipse is over, take bath again and eat the food, which is prepared fresh after the eclipse.

The most recommended ritual to be done on this day is Tarpanam, the ritual to appease the souls of your ancestors. The gateway to heaven is the Sun and Moon. During eclipse, the gates open and the souls visit the earth plane making it the right time to access their blessings and divine energy.

Items Recommended for Charity during Eclipse
Charity of ten items is recommended, to ward off inauspicious effects arising out of eclipse are as follows:
- Cow : (people who cannot afford to give a cow, which is expensive, can substitute this by giving a coconut)
- Sesame
- Land (since land is expensive Sandal Stick is given as a substitute for land)
- Gold (one gram piece of gold are available in shops and they are fit to be donated)
- Ghee
- Clothes
- Grain
- Jaggery
- Silver Vessel
- Salt

Charity of five items is recommended are as follows:
- Lamp
- Book
- Bell
- Cloth
- Vessel

It is advised that those with the Birth Stars of Rohini, Mrigasira, Ashlesha (Ayilyam), Hasta, Chitra, Jyeshta (Kettai), Shravana, Dhanishtha (Avittam) and Revati chant your birth star mantra for 108 times on.- Hmmm / Om Rohini ya ye Namaha; Hmmm / Om Mrigasiraya Namaha; Hmmm / Om Ayilyamaya Namaha; Hmmm / Om Hastamaya Namaha; Hmmm / Om Chitraya Namaha; Hmmm / Om Jyeshtaya Namaha; Hmmm / Om Shravanaya Namaha; Hmmm / Om Avittamaya Namaha; Hmmm / Om Revatiya ye Namaha

Why mantras should be chanted during eclipse times?
During eclipse, the sound vibrations get intensified. As a result, the person who recites a mantra gets manifold benefits than while it on a normal day. There is a second version to this also. When there is an eclipse, both the Sun and Moon are afflicted by Rahu or Ketu. So a person's mind will n ot function well. If he takes a decision at that time, it will prove wrong, because mind is affected at that time. To prevent him from working at that time, the mind should be diverted to something else. So it is ordained that some spiritual karma like chanting of mantras should be done, at the time of eclipse. Aditya Hridayam, Gayatri Mantra or Vishnu Gayathri mantra are also gives beneficial effects when chanted at the time of eclipse.

Preservation of Food Items
It is also said food items get contaminated, when the rays emanating during the time of eclipse pervade the atmosphere. Herein lies the utility and value of Darbha grass. Darbha / Kusha grass grows freely in hot and dry places. It is said that if we put a single Darbha grass on food items, that enough to protect it harmful efforts of eclipse. Darbha grass is also used in many religious functions. It has even been proved scientifically that even X-ray radiation can be absorbed by Darbha grass. This grass should be freely used to protect foodstuffs during times of eclipse.

Lighting of Lemon Ghee lamps during the eclipse time will also be very useful in weakening the negative effects of Rahu. Those belonging to Jyesta (Kettai) & Moola stars should avoid looking/getting exposed to the Eclipse. Specific prayers to Goddess Durga (for Rahu), Lord Sri Krishna and Lord Shiva (For Moon), Lord Hanuman, Moon God are required to be made during eclipse. For those under the constellation of Moola whose star lord is Ketu it is suggested to pray Lord Ganapathi also during eclipse time.

Art and Science of Slow Walk – by Vijayakumar Allagappan

2011-11-09T13:30:00.003+08:00

The organs of your body have their sensory touches at the bottom of your foot. God created our body so well that of even this. He made us walk so that we will always be pressing this pressure points and thus keeping these organs activated at all times. But the walking should be slow (not brisk walk as advised by most of the modern doctors). With slow walking, one can control the slowly acting factor. To start with, it can be only be for 20 minutes. Using watch, you should walk for 10 minutes away from your home. Then you should walk back to your home. Gradually, the walking time should be increased to 45 minutes. The walking increases blood circulation in the knee and calf regions of the feet. According to engineering terminology, the heart is a pump with non-return valves.

The other place where non-return valves are located in the body are in the veins of the calfs. Technically speaking the non-return valve in each of the calf should be designated as a heart. The one heart in the chest is not under our control (yogis and yoginis may control them, but not ordinary people). But the other two “hearts” in the calfs can be controlled by you – it is through walking. The best time for daily slow walk practices are two hours before Sun rise and Sun set. I hope, today`s doctors will help to spread this priceless ancient knowledge to everyone in tropical climate countries.

May Mother Earth Bless You with Great Health and Wealth

Why Siddhas, Rishis, Saddhus and Yogis are Genius ? - Kundalini and the Brain

2011-11-07T19:18:00.001+08:00

Kundalini and the Brain
The awakening of Kundalini and its union with Shiva is immediately and intimately connected with the whole brain. To explain it simply, we can say the brain has ten compartments, and of these, nine are dormant and one is active. Whatever you know, whatever you think or do is coming from one-tenth of the brain. The other nine-tenths, which are in the frontal portion of the brain, are known as the inactive or sleeping brain.
Why are these compartments inactive? Because there is no energy. The active portion of the brain functions on the energies of ida and pingala, but the other nine-tenths have only pingala. Pingala is life and ida is consciousness. If a man is living but is unable to think we say he has prana shakti but not manas shakti. Similarly, the silent parts of the brain have prana, not consciousness.
So a very difficult question arises: how to awaken the sleeping compartments of the brain? We know how to awaken fear, anxiety and passion, but most of us do not know how to awaken these dormant areas of the brain. In order to arouse the silent areas, we must charge the frontal brain with sufficient prana, with sufficient vital energy and consciousness, and so we must awaken sushumna nadi. For both these purposes we must practice pranayama regularly and consistently over a long period of time.

Lighting up the brain
In Kundalini yoga it was discovered that the different parts of the brain are connected with the chakras. Certain areas are connected with mooladhara chakra, others with swadhisthana, manipura, and so on. When you want to turn on a electric lamp, you don't have to touch the lamp itself, you operate it by means of the switch on the wall. Likewise, when you want to awaken the brain, you can't deal with it directly, you have to flick the switches which are located in the chakras.

Modern science divides the dormant area of the brain into ten parts, whereas in kundalini yoga we divide it into six. The qualities or manifestations of the brain are also six fold, e.g. the psychic powers, These manifest in different individuals according to the degree of awakening in the corresponding areas of the brain. Everybody is not clairvoyant or telepathic; some people are talented musicians. Anybody can sing, but there is a center in the brain where transcendental music expresses itself.

Total and partial awakening
A genius is one who has awakened one or more of the dormant areas of the brain. People who have flashes of genius are those who have had a momentary awakening in certain circuits of the brain. It is not total awakening. When the total brain wakes up, you become a junior god, an incarnation or embodiment of divinity. There are various types of geniuses; child prodigies, inspired poets, musicians, inventors, prophets etc. In these people a partial awakening has occurred.

Sahasrara is the actual seat of Kundalini
Although the classical descriptions place heavy emphasis on the awakening of kundalini in mooladhara chakra, there is widespread misconception that kundalini must be awakened there and made to travel through and awaken all the chakras in turn. In fact, the seat of Kundalini is actually sahasrara. Mooladhara is only a manipulation center or switch, like the other chakras, but it happens to be easier for most people to operate this switch.

Each of the chakras is independent; they are not connected with each other. This means, if kundalini shakti awakens in mooladhara, it goes directly to sahasrara, to a particular center in the brain. Similarly, from swadhisthana the shakti passes directly to sahasrara, from manipura it goes straight to sahasrara and so on. Kundalini can be awakened in an individual chakra or it can awaken throughout the whole network of chakras collectively. From each chakra, the awakening shock moves up to the top of sahasrara. However, the awakening is not sustained and those centers in the brain return to dormancy. This is what is meant by the return of kundalini to mooladhara.

If kundalini awakens in an individual chakra, the experiences which are characteristic of that chakra will be brought into conciousness. This may also occur when one does the practices for an individual chakra. For example, swadhisthana practices will raise joy; manipura practices will increase the self-assertion; anahata stimulation will expand the love; the vishuddi practices will awaken discrimination and wisdom, and ajna practices will increase the flow of intuition, knowledge and perhaps extrasensory abilities and so on.

If the nervous system is highly aroused, we may have other faculties opening because of the general arousal of the brain. This probably results from stimulation of an area in the lower end of the brain called the reticular formation. The function of this areas is to rouse the whole brain or to relax it, as in sleep.

The reticular formation and related areas have an inherent rhythm which is responsible for our sleeping/waking cycles. but it is also largely activated by sensations from outside-by light ,sound, touch, etc., and from inside via the autonomic nervous system. It is the latter which seems to account for the more general arousal caused by the kundalini practices and other powerful yoga practices such as kumbhaka or breath retention.

Kundalini -Energy or nerve messages?
There are a number of schools of thought as to what kundalini really is. Many yogis say that kundalini is a flow of pranic energy along in esoteric pathway (sushumna) associated with the spinal axis. They consider that it is part of the flow of prana within the meshwork of the pranic body and that there is no anatomical counterpart. Other yogis relate their perceptions of kundalini to the flow of messages along the nerve fibers. These arise in the networks of the autonomic plexuses and ascend along tracts in the spinal cord to definite anatomical centers in the brain.

These schools of thought use different descriptions to convey the experience of kundalini, but they all agree that the experience of kundalini is a total psycho physiological event which centers around the spinal cord. Within the spinal cord there is a very important fluid, the cerebrospinal fluid. When, through practices such as pranayama, awakening occurs in mooladhara chakra, this fluid gets excited. We cannot really say what happens to it because even the scientists are not exactly sure, but by studying the experiences of kundalini awakening, one thing is apparent. When the cerebrospinal fluid moves through the vertebral column, it alters the phases of consciousness and this is a very important process as far as evolution is concerned.
It is the chitta or consciousness which undergoes evolution in man. Chitta does not have a location point in the body, it is psychological in nature, but it is controlled by the information supplied by the indriyas or senses. While chitta is being constantly supplied with information, its evolution is blocked, but if you prevent the passage of information from the indriyas, chitta will evolve very quickly. That is to say, if you isolate chitta from the information being relayed through the eyes, nose, ears, skin and tongue, chitta is then compelled to experience independence. When the cerebrospinal fluid is affected during pranayama, the senses become dull and their messages are relayed to chitta very slowly. Sometimes, when tire cerebrospinal fluid is highly stimulated, all sensory impulses are suspended and experiences take place within the chitta. Sometimes these experiences are fantastic, you might see light, feel the whole earth trembling or experience your body as if it were as light as a piece of cotton. These and others are the experiences of a chitta as a consequence of the cerebrospinal fluid's reactions.
One world renowned scientist, the late Itzhak Bentov, put forward the theory that kundalini is an effect caused by the rotation of nerve impulses around the cortex of the brain during meditation. He considered that this is caused by rhythmical pressure waves which result from the interaction of the heart beat, breathing, and the fluid inside the skull, thereby causing the brain to oscillate up and down which stimulates specific nerve currents in the brain.

Unlocking the storehouse of cosmic consciousness
Although there are varying views about kundalini, one thing is certain— kundalini has the ability to activate the human consciousness in such a way that the person can develop his most beneficial qualities, can enter a much more intimate relationship with nature about him, and can become aware of his oneness with the whole cosmos.

All the great miracles of the remote and recent past. and the ones yet to come, have sprung from what is known as the storehouse of cosmic consciousness, the golden egg, the golden womb, the hidden hiranyagarbha within the structure of the human brain. This particular center in us is not sleeping or inactive, but it is unconscious, only because we are not conscious of it. What came as revelation to the ancient rishis, to Newton and Einstein and to many other great seers, is existing in us also, but it came to their Conscious plane while it does not come to ours. This is the only difference between the inspired artist and the common man.
The aim of kundalini yoga is not really to awaken the power of man, but rather to bring the power down to earth or to bring the power of the unconscious or higher consciousness, to normal consciousness. We have no need to awaken the consciousness, for it is ever awake. We have only to gain complete control over our higher Conscious forces. By means of kundalini yoga we just try to bring the centers from mooladhara to ajna into operation so that the higher knowledge will be gradually revealed to us.
Today, man has mastered the material dimension, the energy of prakriti and discovered the mysteries of nature. Now, through the process of kundalini, man should become master of the spiritual dimension.
- by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

What USA Import from India

2011-11-07T11:14:00.000+08:00

Siddhas – Ancient Indian Scientist Mystics

2011-11-07T10:08:00.000+08:00

Siddhas are a religious order of mystics found in the southern part of India. Their origins can be traced back to the eighth century. The word “Siddha” comes from the word “Siddhi” which means an object to be attained perfection or heavenly bliss. Siddhas relied only on the Human being's efforts for the accomplishment of liberation. Their attribute attitude is: find out for yourself. They wrote their discoveries, in the form of poems in Tamil language, on palm leaf which are gathered and stored in what are identified today as Palm leaf manuscript, today still owned by private families in Tamil Nadu and handed down through the generations, as well as public organizations such as universities world over (India, Germany, Britain, U.S.A.).
Siddhas who came in a line of wandering saints, claim a divine origin; according to them Lord SHIVA (Hindu God) is the first Siddha. Some times their origin is traced to the mysterious mythical sage, THIRUMOOLAR. He is regarded as the supreme preceptor and originator of the exoteric school of Siddhas .

Siddhars explored and explained the reality of Nature and its relationship to man by their yogic awareness and experimental findings. They prostulated the concept of spiritualism for self-improvement and practices propounded by them came to be known as the “Siddha System”. A sense of mystery prevails about Siddhars, or people who achieved siddhi. They are philosophers, healers and people with supernatural powers. While they were reputed to be miracle men, the medical science they practiced is surprisingly well documented.
There were 18 notable Siddhars in olden days:
THIRUMOOLAR, RAMADEVAR, KUMBAMUNI, IDAIKADAR, DHANVANTHRI, VALMIKI, KAMALAMUNI, BHOGANADAR, MACHAMUNI, KONGANAR, PATHANJALI, NANDIDEVAR, BOTHAGURU, PAMBATTI SIDDHAR, SATTAIMUNI, SUNDARANANDADEVAR, KUDAMBAISIDDHAR AND KORAKAR.

The basic principles of Siddhas
Siddha science considers nature and man as essentially one. A close relationship is found to exist between the external world and the internal system of man. Practitioners of Siddha maintain that the structure of the human body is a miniature world in itself. Man consumes water and food, breathes the air and thus maintains the heat in the body. He is alive on account of the life force given by ether. The earth is the first element which gives fine shape to the body including bones, tissues, muscles, skin, hair etc. Water is the second elements representing blood, secretions of the glands, vital fluid etc. Fire is the third element that gives motion, vigor and vitality to the body. It also helps digestion, circulation and stimulation besides respiration and the nervous system. Above all, ether is the characteristic of man`s mental and spiritual faculties.
Siddha acknowledges the power of Raja yoga. The serpent power or kundalini is believed to be dormant at the base of the spine, in the sacral region (Mooladhara Chakra). Siddhars are said to be capable of releasing this power. This power is to be control hormones and lead to greater perception.

The Siddha medicine
'Siddha medicine’ means medicine that is ‘perfect’. Siddha medicine revitalizes and rejuvenates the organs, the dysfunction of which is causing the disease. This brings back normal functioning of the organs. It also maintains ratio of Vata, Pitta and Kapha, thus maintaining the healthy state of the body. Since no artificial chemicals are involved, it doesn’t cause ay side effects.
Siddha is a psychosomatic medicine that deals with the relationship between the mind and body. Man is composed of 96 forces. These are both physical and methaphysical. Therefore, a person’s health can be effected by physical, emotional, mental or karmic disturbances. The Siddha system does not believe in merely treating the symptoms. It eradicates the root cause for the illness, provides relief and also prevents recurrence.

By Vijayakumar Allagappan

Mahabharatam

2011-11-06T09:55:00.000+08:00

The Mahabharata tells the story of two sets of paternal first cousins--the five sons of the deceased king Pandu (the five Pandavas and the one hundred sons of blind King Dhritarashtra--who became bitter rivals, and opposed each other in war for possession of the ancestral Bharata kingdom with its capital in the "City of the Elephants," Hastinapura , on the Ganga river in north central India. What is dramatically interesting within this simple opposition is the large number of individual agendas the many characters pursue, and the numerous personal conflicts, ethical puzzles, subplots, and plot twists that give the story a strikingly powerful development.

The five sons of Pandu were actually fathered by five Gods (sex was mortally dangerous for Pandu, because of a curse) and these heroes were assisted throughout the story by various Gods, sages, and brahmins, including the great sage Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa (who later became the author of the epic telling this story), who was also their actual grandfather (he had engendered Pandu and the blind Dhrtarastra upon their nominal father's widows in order to preserve the lineage). The one hundred sons of the blind king Dhartarashtra, on the other hand, had a grotesque, demonic birth, and are said more than once in the text to be human incarnations of the demons who are the perpetual enemies of the devotees of the lord. The most dramatic figure of the entire Mahabharata, however, is Sri Krishna who is the supreme personality of Godhead himself, descended to earth in human form to reestablish his devotees as care takers of the earth, and who practice Dharma. Krishna Vasudeva was the cousin of both parties, but he was a friend and advisor to the Pandavas, became the brother-in-law of Arjuna , and served as Arjuna's mentor and charioteer in the great war. Krishna Vasudeva is portrayed several times as eager to see the war occur, and in many ways the Pandavas were his human instruments for fulfilling that end.

The Dhartarashtra party behaved viciously and brutally toward the Pandavas in many ways, from the time of their early childhood. Their malice displayed itselfwhen they took advantage of the eldest Pandava, Yudhishthira (who had by now become the ruler of the world) in a game of dice: The Dhartarashtras 'won' all his brothers, himself, and even the Pandavas' common wife Draupadi They humiliated all the Pandavas and physically abused Draupadi; they drove the Pandava party into the wilderness for twelve years, and the twelve years of exile had to be followed by the Pandavas' living somewhere in society, in disguise, without being discovered.

The Pandavas fulfilled their part of that bargain by living out side the kingdom, but the evil leader and eldest son of Dhartarashtra, Duryodhana , was unwilling to restore the Pandavas to their half of the kingdom when the thirteen years had expired. Both sides then called upon their many allies and two large armies arrayed themselves on 'Kuru's Field' (Kuru was one of the eponymous ancestors of the clan), eleven divisions in the army of Duryodhana against seven divisions for Yudhishthira. Much of the action in the Mahabharata is accompanied by discussion and debate among various interested parties, and the most famous dialog of all time, Krishna Vasudeva's ethical lecture and demonstration of his divinity to his devotee and friend Arjuna (the Holy Bhagavad Gita appeared in the Mahabharata just prior to the commencement of the world war. Several of the important ethical and theological themes of the Mahabharata are tied together in this Gita, and this "Song of the Blessed One" has exerted much the same sort of powerful and far-reaching influence in the Vedic Civilization that the New Testament has had in the Christian world. The Pandavas won the eighteen day battle, but it was a victory that deeply troubled all except those who were able to understand things on the divine level (chiefly Krishna, Vyasa, and Bhishma the Bharata patriarch who was symbal of the virtues of the era now passing away). The Pandavas' five sons by Draupadi, as well as Bhimasena and Arjuna Pandava's two sons by two other mothers (respectively, the young warriors and Abhimanyu, were all tragic victims in the war. Worse perhaps, the Pandava victory was won by the Pandavas slaying, in succession, four men who were like fathers to them: Bhishma, their teacher Drona , Karna (who was, though none of the Pandavas knew it, the first born, pre-marital, son of their mother), and their maternal uncle Shalya (all four of these men were, in succession, 'supreme commanders' of Duryodhana's army during the war). Equally troubling was the fact that the killing of the first three of these 'respected elders,' and of some other enemy warriors as well, was accomplished only through ' trickery', most of which were suggested by Krishna Vasudeva as absolutely required by the circumstances.

The ethical gaps were not resolved to anyone's satisfaction on the surface of the narrative and the aftermath of the war was dominated by a sense of horror and malaise. Yudhishthira alone was terribly troubled, but his sense of the war's wrongfulness persisted to the end of the text, in spite of the fact that everyone else, from his wife to Krishna Vasudeva, told him the war was right and good; in spite of the fact that the dying patriarch Bhishma lectured him at length on all aspects of the Good Law (the Duties and Responsibilities of Kings, which have rightful violence at their center; the ambiguities of Righteousness in abnormal circumstances; and the absolute perspective of a beatitude that ultimately transcends the oppositions of good versus bad, right versus wrong, pleasant versus unpleasant, etc.); in spite of the fact that he performed a grand Horse Sacrifice as expiation for the putative wrong of the war. These debates and instructions and the account of this Horse Sacrifice are told at some length after the massive and narrative of the battle; they form a deliberate tale of pacification that aims to neutralize the inevitable reactions of the war.

In the years that follow the war Dhritarashtra and his queen Gandhari , and Kunti , the mother of the Pandavas, lived a life of asceticism in a forest retreat and died with yogic calm in a forest fire. Krishna Vasudeva departed from this earth thirty-six years after the war. When they learned of this, the Pandavas believed it time for them to leave this world too and they embarked upon the 'Great Journey,' which involved walking north toward the polar mountain, that is toward the heavenly worlds, until one's body dropped dead. One by one Draupadi and the younger Pandavas died along the way until Yudhishthira was left alone with a dog that had followed him all the way. Yudhishthira made it to the gate of heaven and there refused the order to drive the dog back, at which point the dog was revealed to be an incarnate form of the God Dharma (the God who was Yudhishthira's actual, physical father), who was there to test Yudhishthira's virtue. Once in heaven Yudhishthira faced one final test of his virtue: He saw only the Dhartarashtra Clan in heaven, and he was told that his brothers were in hell. He insisted on joining his brothers in hell, if that were the case! It was then revealed that they were really in heaven, that this illusion had been one final test for him.

End.

The Miracles of Murungai Maram (Moringa Tree)

2011-11-05T00:28:00.000+08:00

Ancient Indian folklore says this tree will prevent over 300 known diseases. Is Moringa really the Miracle tree that mankind has used for medicinal purposes for over thousands of years? Absolutely! Science is finally confirming what ancient cultures and many sub-tropical and tropical peoples have already known from first hand experience....Moringa is the miracle tree. the Moringa oliefera tree will even sustain life if that was all a person had to eat.
It seems that the more this fast-growing, almost indestructible , drought-resistant miracle tree is studied, the more Moringa Oleifera reveals her nutritional wonders.From the seeds, the pods, the bark, roots and leaves, the moringa tree is the most generous giver of life enhancing nutrients. Even on their own, the leaves of this tree are noteworthy. Clinical studies are now revealing what traditional medicine practitioners in many countries have been proclaiming.

Moringa leaves can cure a host of diseases. .
Nutritional lab analyses are showing that the moringa leaves are very high in protein and contain all of the essential amino acids, including two amino acids that are especially important for children's diets. The leaves
of this miracle tree have a similar complete amino acid ratio as meat. This is very rare in a plant food. In fact
beans come a close second but are not as complete.

Moringa has over 92 verified nutrients.Moringa leaves are also loaded with essential vitamins and minerals,especially vitamins A and C. Delivering such a power punch of bio available nutrition, Moringa leaves are capable of preventing malnutrition and a host of other nutritionally related diseases such as beri beri and rickets. Moringa leaves have the potential to deliver the nutrition needed to prevent and cure diseases. Moringa leaves have the potential to deliver the nutrition needed to prevent and cure diseases.

Fresh Leaves
Gram for gram, fresh leaves contain about:

4 times the Vitamin A of Carrots

7 times the Vitamin C of Oranges

4 times the Calcium of Milk

3 times the Potassium of Bananas

3/4 the Iron of Spinach

2 times the Protein of Yogurt

Dried Leaves
Gram for gram, dried leaves contain about:

10 times the Vitamin A of Carrots

1/2 the Vitamin C of Oranges

17 times the Calcium of Milk

15 times the Potassium of Bananas

25 times the Iron of Spinach

9 times the Protein of Yogurt

It is truly a miracle tree

By Vijayakumar Allagappan

Bringing Answers to today`s Hindus

2011-11-04T11:50:00.000+08:00

The most urgent need for today`s Hindus have is for genuine understanding about Hinduism and its Wisdom Tradition. So many Hindu youths, who will not call themselves Hindus because they are embarrassed they can`t explain practically or scientifically to their other race friends about Hinduism and its practices. They may have spiritual longings but sadly, they reject the very thing that holds the answer they crave.

There is a community of Hindu souls living all around the world who share a tendency toward spirituality, but have lost contact with the right source.

I aware of that community and speaks to them, telling they are not alone now with Indian Knowledge System Academy.

We are here to give you the right information about Hindu Culture, Hindu Science and Hindu Art from the Wisdom Tradition of ancient civilization through regular postings in the blog, classes, workshop, special program and public talk for students, teachers and parents.

I call every Hindu to urgently learn your religion well, build walls of intelligence around yourself and your community. Understand the treasure you possess so that no one can convince you otherwise. Be clear in your beliefs. Then, when converters come to your door, tell them I am sure your religion is good one, but I also have a wonderful and scientific religion that fulfills me entirely.

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A banana a day keeps the doctor away!

2011-11-03T16:10:00.000+08:00

No country on earth produces more banana than India - 17 million tons a year, or five pounds for each person on Earth. And that might just the right thing to do. This special fruit is a part of Indian culture since times immemorial, is also a health treasure.

Bananas are a favorite offering to the Gods during Hindu worship. The plant's leaves are used during sacred ceremonies under holy kumbhas and offerings, and no south Indian meal can be traditional unless it is served on a banana leaf.

Bananas contain three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber.
A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes.

But energy isn’t the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills – eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a “cooling” fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In

Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body’s water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

Facts about Bananas

- American eats more bananas than any other fruit, with an average consumption of 26.2 pounds of bananas per year. In fact, American eat more bananas than both apples and oranges combined.

- Over 100 billion bananas are consumed annually in the world, making bananas the 4th largest agricultural product in the world, following only wheat, rice and corn.

- Nearly all commercial banana plants are perfect clones of one another and most originate from one single plant from Southeast Asia.

- Apart from using banana fruits as food item, the plant's other parts such as trunk, leaves, flower and raw banana are also giving innumerable values

- The leaf of the banana tree are broader and it grows up to 9 feet in length and 2 feet wide. Because of this there is large area coverage in each leaf, it intakes more carbon from the surrounding and exhales purified oxygen in the surroundings. Thus the entire surrounding where the banana tree is grown becomes very healthy area to reside in.

The remarkable banana tree offers us other gifts as well. Its flower, the "banana heart," is eaten raw with dips or cooked in soups and curries. Even paper can be produced from this generous tree. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, “A banana a day keeps the doctor away!

by Vijayakumar Allagappan

Knowing The Secrets of Your Birth - Tantric Astrology

2011-10-30T13:49:00.001+08:00

Tantra ( Tantric )

The word "tantra" is derived from the combination of two words "tatva" and "mantra". "Tatva" means the science of cosmic principles, while "mantra" refers to the science of mystic sound vibrations. Tantra therefore is the application of cosmic sciences with a view to attain spiritual ascendancy. In another sense, tantra also means the scripture by which the light of knowledge is spread. The main deities worshipped are Shiva and Shakti. The most vigorous aspects of ancient wisdom tradition evolved as an esoteric system of knowledge are in the Tantras.

Astrology

Astrology, primarily known as a branch of study of the mechanics of the movement patterns and designs of the celestial bodies and especially the composition and contents of the Cosmos, in the ancient times, has later developed into a very popular branch of a serious study of the influence of these celestial bodies on the earth, its inhabitants and evironments.

Tantric Astrology

Tantric Astrology ( Tantriga Jyotidam ) is an esoteric science practice by very few masters in India is a system designed by ancient Indian mystics.Tantric Astrology Reading hold the secrets of your birth. It can Unlock The Secrets to Your Soul, Discover Who You Are, Why You Are Here And Why You are Facing Obstacles in Your Life? The Tantric Astrology Reading can Help Us in Our Well Being as Well as Help Us Achieve Our Full Potential. It Helps You Gain An Insight Into All of Creation.
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- Ways to Attract Planets Positive Energy

The planets are not just physical masses of matter floating on the space. They are tremendously powerful astral energies or psychic forces, which affect us in our astral body, the subtle energy and psychic field surrounding and inter-penetrating our physical body.-

-Ways to Attain departed Ancestor's blessings

At the deeper methaphysical level, there are only two reasons for all of our problem:

~ 1st is Planetary influences

~ 2nd is Departed spirits influences

The yogis and siddhas of India paid equal attention to the bodily existence, while one is alive and also the disembodied existence after one dies. Accordiing to them our dead ancestors are also governing our destiny besides the planets. There are few solutions to overcome problems in our life, be it financial, relationship, health and etc. One of the most important solutions is by practicing rituals for our ancestors. Miracles take place after the rituals are done. Therefore, through this system you will learn the secrets how to appease your dead ancestors to get their blessings for greater health, wealth, prosperity and enlightenment.

Astrology is not a final prediction, astrology only shows the potentials and the energies that influence. Knowing these energies is helpfull if you want to know the self and be part of the 5% humanity who make it happen materially or spiritually !

-Secret Method of Karma Removal

The ultimate purpose of our human life is God realization. Siddha's principle tell you that you can get to your life purpose only when your karma has been wiped clean. When that happens an intense flowering happens, and both the material and spiritual worlds open up for you. You have a choice then on the abundance that you are presented with.Whether you take the spiritual or material route, one thing is certain: you have to completely eliminate your karma to even to get there.

-Sound Wave of your name can balance your energy

In the Ramayana, after redeeming Sita from Ravana, Rama was returning in the "Pushpa Vimana" with her, Lakshmana and Hanuman. Sita asked Rama that she wanted to see the stones which had bridged the sea to Lanka. She had heard that they had floated as the Vanaras had chanted Rama's name.

Immediately, the "Pushpa Vimana" was put down in that place. Rama picked up a rock and threw it into the sea. But rock which had floated when the Vanaras had chanted Rama's name, now sank even though it was thrown by Rama himself this time. Everyone was surprised. Hanuman explained that they had written Rama's name 'Sri Ram' on the stones before throwing. That was only they had floated. If Rama were to do the same, he could made them float too. It happened as he had said it would.

All can be changed with sound. All the world is made of sound (Nada Brahmam). The Most important sound in your life is your name. In this reading you will be also given a personalised mantra that is constructed using your own name and predominant chakra. Your name is by itself a mantra and your destiny is coupled to it. What a coincidence, it is not by accidents that your parents named you as they did.

You are the giant magnet that can attract positive and negative energy. Regular chanting of thesemantrawould energize your body with positive energy and turn your auric field into negative energy so that your auric field will work as a shield of your body to attract positive things and repel negative things in your daily life. This technique is the greatest secret gift given by our mystics to us for a successfull life with greater health, wealth, prosperity and enlightenment

Planets play the roles of God, Guru and Judge - By Vijayakumar Allagappan

2011-10-30T07:32:00.001+08:00

God - Sun (Surya)
God has been worshipped, because He is the life-giver, energy-provider, sustainer of all beings on the planet earth, remover of darkness of the soul and mind and provider of inner light and happiness. In Tantric Astrology Sun symbolizes God. The Sun-God, that pervades the whole Universe, is presented for us, the Earthlings, as the Sun-god that shines its benevolence upon us, by giving us days and nights, seasons, rain and shines and also the immense essential heat energy to make the life on Earth possible. An exalted Sun well placed in the horoscope with other favourable factors removes darkness.

Guru - Jupiter (Guru)
The Guru is worshipped, as he provides us with the knowledge, wisdom to do good deeds and thus be closer to God. He is considered second only to God. He is the messenger between God and man. Jupiter is the great guru or the second Sun. The guru shows us the right path.

Judge - Saturn (Sani)
The Judge weighs our deeds and misdeeds, and gives judgment in accordance with our Karma. He is symbolized by the woman with a blindfold in her eyes and a balance in one hand and a sword in the other. If our good deeds outweigh our bad, the sword does not fall on us, but if bad deeds outweigh our good, then we are punished. Saturn is given this great distinction, because he carries out the law of Karma.

Tantric way to appease this planets for their blessing

Sun - Learn how to use and relate with power, position and authority in a dharmic way. Learn to respect the father and elders, and improve the relationship with them.

Jupiter - Maintain proper relationship with teachers. Respect and support religious people. Follow dharma, (righteousness) in daily life. Accept an honest, mature and wise person as Guru, do service to him/her and get spiritual knowlege.

Saturn - Learn to be humble, work hard and serve others as a duty, without feeling himilitated or expecting nothing in return. Practise concentration, austerities, fasting and seclusion for spiritual strengthening. Serve the sick, afflicted and poor people.

Tantric Astrology
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Cosmic Science of Lord Muruga, Skanda Shakti and Aru padai Veedu

2011-10-26T15:41:00.001+08:00

Skanda Shasti or Kanda Shasthi is a most important festival dedicated to Lord Muruga or Karthikeya. It is observed in the month of Aippasi (October-November) and commemorates the victory of Lord Skanda over the Demon Surapadma. One should try visiting all the 6 abodes of Muruga atleast once in the lifetime to get the Lord's grace bestowed upon you! Skanda Sashti, the sixth day in the bright half of the month of Aippasi (Oct 15 - Nov 15), is celebrated in the Shaivite temples across Tamil Nadu, and with an extra measure of grandeur in temples dedicated to Subramaniya. Skanda Sashti commemorates the destruction of evil by the Supreme General Karthikeya, the younger son of Shiva, and is celebrated with the dramatic enactment of “Soora Samhaaram” (a play where Muruga kills the demon). Mention must be made of the grand celebrations at the special 6 abodes of Lord Muruga.

The Story of Skanda Shasti:

This is the story of the birth of Skanda or Kumara and the fulfillment of the purpose of His divine incarnation. "Tormented by the asura (demon/anti God) Sura padma, the devas with Indra as the leader, went to the world of the creator" (dated back to the history of Kumara Sambhava 2.1) The creator said “only the spark of Shiva can produce the hero who will defeat the powers of the evil" Unfortunately, Shiva The king of the yogis was lost in a deep state of meditation. None of the Devas dared to disturb him... least of all convince him to create a progeny.

Upon Brahma's suggestion, they sought the help of Parvathi and Kama (the god of love). Parvathi agreed to help and engaged herself in severe penance to attract Shiva's attention. Kama also agreed to help and engaged himself in the suicidal mission of arousing Shiva from His state of Samadhi.

The penance of Parvathi and the sacrifice of Kama paid off. Shiva was aroused from his Samadhi. However, none could bear the sparks of His fiery seed. Thus Saravanabava was born. He was also Skanda - Shiva's power of chastity preserved through penance. Skanda was raised by the six mothers of the divine constellation of Krithika (Pleiades). Karthikeya divided himself into six babies to be nursed by six mothers. When Parvathi gathered all the six babies, He became Shanmukha - the one with the six faces and one body. Shanmukha became Kumara - the powerful virile adolescent who was also the beautiful and the handsome (Muruga).

Indra was restored to his kingdom and gave his daughter Devayanai or Devasena in marriage to Skanda. In order not to discriminate between the rich and the poor, Muruga also married Valli the gypsy damsel.

Skanda Sashti Celebrations
Corresponding to the six days of the war over the evil forces, devotees undertake fasting, prayers and devotional singing to Lord Muruga. The 6 abodes of Muruga overflow with crowd during this period, to attain his divine grace.

Who is Lord Muruga?

Lord Muruga, the younger brother of Lord Ganesha, is the protector of our earth plane. He has always been concerned about the progression of human beings and the planet earth we live in. Muruga is also the Lord of the Pleiades (A star cluster in the constellation Taurus). Lord Muruga is associated with the birth star Krithika; a very precious birth star. Thus, he is an epitome. He represents the primordial energy and force in its own imagery. Muruga is also addressed as "Lord Subramanian/ Aarumugam (the six faced deity), Karthikeyan, Muthu Kumaran" and so on. As per the myths and Indian epics, he is well known for having played a major role in taming the humans towards a higher life. He is basically a celestial warrior, constantly involved in killing demons that prevent good things (the grace of light) from entering the earth plane. It is believed that during the Nine Nights of the Goddess (Navaratri), the three goddesses Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi get involved in destroying the dark forces; and from the start of October, Lord Muruga takes over - Lord Muruga the Protector and Guardian Angel for our peaceful living!

The Legend and his "6 Battle Houses":

Legends state that Lord Muruga emerged as six sparks of flame from the third-eye of Lord Shiva to destroy the demons. The Lord is well known for his extraordinary energy for defeating the evildoers in order to save his devotees and disciples. The popular south Indian maxim goes, "Wherever there is a mount, there is a shrine for Lord Muruga; the omnipresent!" There are numerous temples for Lord Muruga across the globe; still the 6 Battle Houses (Arupadai Veedu), holds a special emphasis among the group of shrines.

Pazhani (120 Km west from Madurai):

Significance: Pazhani is one of the most visited temples in Tamil Nadu and is one of the revered shrines of Lord Muruga. The Dhandayudhapani Temple dedicated to Lord Muruga, and regarded one of his Arupadai Veedu (Six Battle Camps), is situated here. The temple situated atop the Sivagiri hills is small but attracts a flood of devotees from all over the country. The architecture of the temple dates back to Pandya Kingdom. The temple is famous for its gold gopuram (temple tower), most admirably worked. Steps are hewn into the rock, besides a wide path meant for the ascent of elephants, up the hill. In addition, a funicular railway with three tracks and a rope-car have been provided more recently for the comfort of the pilgrims. To keep up with the traditions of all the temples of the God Subramanian, another temple is dedicated to his worship near the foot of the Sivagiri mound. It goes by the name of "Thiru Avinankudi", and is remarkable for the exquisite appearance of the chief deity besides the other sculptures.

Pazhamudircholai (10 miles north of Madurai):

Significance: Located near Azhagar Kovil near Madurai, is a simple shrine on the Pazhamudircholai hill with dense forests, enshrining Lord Muruga. One of the six important abodes Arupadaiveedu of Lord Muruga, it is very close to the Vishnu temple of Azhagar Kovil. One can reach Pazhamudircholai by car, van, two-wheeler or bus. There is a bus shuttle for every 20 minutes from the foot of the hill to the Temple. It takes approximately 15 minutes to reach the temple.

At the entrance of Pazhamudircholai there is a temple called Azhagar Kovil; the deity being Lord Vishnu in the form of a protector, safeguarding Lord Muruga. Pazhamudircholai is a hill, which is rich in fruits, vegetables and flowers. It is a dense forest where "Valli" is supposed to have lived. It is a small temple with Valli, Deivanay, and Lord Muruga in a separate shrine. Lord Ganesha is also present in a separate shrine. There is a Temple Tower and monkeys play around the area. There is another small temple above Pazhamudircholai. Local tribes lead their lives here. It is a fertile hill with many natural springs and herbs.

Although there are hundreds of Temples in Tamil Nadu for Lord Muruga, particularly these six temples called the "Arupadaiveedu" are very famous among them. Important events in Lord Muruga's history happened in these places. Among the Arupadaiveedu (Six Temples), Pazhamudircholai is said to be the last abode. The great Tamil poetess and saint Avvaiyar had been tested for her knowledge by Lord Muruga here by an intelligent play. It is believed that the play took place in this abode dedicated to Lord Muruga. Here is where Lord Kanda blessed the old Tamil Poetess with bountiful knowledge.

Swamimalai (Near Kumbakonam):

Significance: Swamimalai Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple located near to Kumbakonam and Thanjavur in India.

It is one of the "Arupadaiveedu", believed to be one of the six main abodes of Muruga. According to Hindu belief, Swamimalai is where Muruga preached; what is called as "Pranava mantra" to his own father, Shiva, at a tender age, after arresting 'Brahma' for not answering his question about Pranava Mantra.

In Swamimalai the Lord Murugan is called as "Balamurugan" and "Swaminatha Swami". The Chola Kingdom enshrined Swaminathan (one of the names of Lord Muruga), in a temple built on an artificial mound, accessed through a flight of 60 steps symbolizing the 60 years that constitute the cycle of years as per the Indian almanac.

The history for the temple is generally called as "Sthala Puranam", and is as follows: One day Lord Brahma, the creator of living things, failed to give due respect to Lord Muruga who is the younger son of Lord Shiva. Hence, Lord Muruga got angry with Lord Brahma and questioned him about his creating procedure. Lord Brahma said that he was creating livings with the help of Vedas (The Holy Hinduism Books). Upon hearing the reply, Lord Muruga asked Lord Brahma to tell the Slogans from such Vedas. Brahma started reciting slogans with the Holy word called "Om"; the Pranava mantra. Still, Muruga wanted to learn the meaning behind the word "Om". Lord Brahma did not have a solid explanation for this; and so the annoyed Muruga punished him with an imprisonment and began to work over the process creating livings himself.

Lord Shiva came to know about the incident and requested Lord Muruga to release Lord Brahma. Lord Muruga refused to his father's request on the grounds that Lord Brahma was not a capable creator as he himself didn't know the meaning of the Pranava Mantra. Upon hearing to this, Lord Shiva wanted to know if Lord Muruga knew the real meaning of the mantra. Lord Muruga, who knew the real meaning of the word, laid a condition that he would reveal the answer but only if Lord Shiva was ready to listen to it by paying the due respect as a disciple would do to his teacher. Lord Shiva, felt proud about his son's knowledge and agreed to the condition. This important and interesting incident is believed to have taken place at "swami Malai"; the meaning of which is "The Teacher of Lord Shiva". Thus is the significance of the place. The temple is very famous for its other properties like the Golden dress for the deity, a Golden crown and Diamond Vel/ Lance for the Lord.

Tiruthani (50 Km north of Chennai):

Significance: Located near Tirupathi and Chennai, enshrines Lord Subramanian in a hill temple accessed through a flight of 365 steps. It represents the site of Muruga's marriage with Valli. Apart from its historical greatness, Saint Arunagirinathar has praised this hill as the chosen place for worship by the great devas and the favorite abode of saints to perform prolonged tapas (meditating on God for years together at a stretch). Sri Muttuswami Deekshitar, who lived 200 years ago (one of the trinity of the "Carnatic music'- the Traditional music of south India) had his inspiration in Tiruthani when the Lord Muruga (in the disguise of an old man) met him on the steps of the temple and sweetened his tongue with the prasad of this temple, which provoked him to sing his first song on Lord Muruga of Tanikai.

Thiruparamkundram (5 Km from Madurai):

Significance: Located near Madurai, this power vortex enshrines Lord Subramanian celebrating his marriage with Deivanay, the daughter of Lord Indra. The shrine to Shiva here has been revered by the Devaram hymns by the community of people called the "Nayanmars."

Saint Gnana Sambanda, the famous Saint of the 7th Century, has visited Thiruparamkundram and has sung the Devaram song on Lord Shiva. Probably, this Shiva temple is the present temple in the main road near the entrance to the Thiruparamkundram Murugan temple. The structure and the legend behind the temple are quite old and ancient. Gnana Sambanda holds the significance of meeting the three Tamil chiefs, the Chera, the Chola and the Pandya in this temple, and having showered his blessings to all the three of them.

One of the inquisitive things about this temple is that, the Gods Shiva and Vishnu face each other in the main shrine (never found in this posture in any other temple except for in this temple). This is because Hinduism was always apprehended into two distinct worshipping groups - the Shaivites (worshippers of Lord Shiva) and the Vaishnavites (worshippers of Lord Vishnu). Outside the temple there is a beautiful pond where, according to the temple's tradition, the devotees offer the fishes with salt and rice flakes. There is also a Vedic school adjacent to the banks of the temple pond.

In front of the Dwajasthambam or the Kodi Maram, one gets the magnificently carved Nandi (bull), Mayil (peacock) and the Mouse (the vehicle of Lord Ganesha). This is a specialty of this Murugan shrine. Going inside, one can see the altars of various Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Of special mention is the altar of the Saturn God without the other eight planets. Climbing a flight of six steps called the "Shadashara Padigal", is a specialty here. One gets to see the rock carvings of various Gods and Goddesses like Mahishasura Mardini, Karpaga Vinayagar, Andarabaranar and Uggirar. The chief deity's statue is also sculptured from a rock. Abhishekams for the presiding deity is done to Muruga's Vel/ lance only.

There are five "Theerthams"/divine water sources, in and around the temple. Namely: Saravana Poigai, Lakshmi Theertham, Saniyasi Kinaru (saint's well), Kasi Sunai and Sathiya Koopam.

Thiruchendur (100km south of Madurai):

Significance: This power spot enshrines Lord Muruga in a vast temple with a lofty "gopuram" (temple tower) visible for miles, on the shores of the ocean in the Southern Tamil Nadu. Thiruchendur is the place where Lord Muruga used as the base camp, before invading the demon king of Suran from Sri Lanka. Each "Arupadaiveedu" has an event mentioned in the "Puranas" (legends). Thiruchendur is said to be second in importance among his six abodes. This place is also referred to by other names in religious poems and literature as Thirucheeralaivai, Thiruchenthil, Thiruchenthiyoor, etc. The deity is worshipped by various names such as Senthilandavan, Senthilkumaran and so on. The temple is situated so close to the sea that waves from the Gulf of Mannar lap, at the eastern perimeter wall of the temple.

Hmmm / Om Saravana Bhavaya Namaha...

How to celebrate Deepavali - Festival of Lights ?

2011-10-18T09:50:00.003+08:00

Deepavali is a festival where people from all age groups participate. They give expression to their happiness by lighting clay lamps, decorating the houses, bursting crackers, inviting near and dear ones to their households for partaking in a sumptuous feast and exchanging sweets.

During Deepavali season there are many astrologically significant configurations that make it prime time for evil forces to attack (Poverty is one kind of evil force too). It is also a time when the Gods and Goddesses come to the earth plane to help us with the battle; the army of light.

So on this day Goddess Lakshmi and Kubera is worshipped to protect us from poverty the evil forces. Goddess Lakshmi would be in her benevolent mood and fulfill the wishes of her devotees because it was on this day that Goddess Lakshmi emerged from Pal Kadal (Ocean of Milk), when the Gods and demons were churning the sagara (ocean) for nectar (Amirtha). Lakshmi Pooja is performed in the evenings when tiny clay lamps are lit to drive away the shadows of evil forces.

Goddess Lakshmi is the deity of wealth, but Kubera is the treasurer. Some people possess the art of earning money but do not know how to save it. However, saving money and spending it appropriately is far more important than earning it. Since most people do not know how to spend money properly, their spending is unwarranted and ultimately, and they become bankrupt. Kubera is the deity Who teaches the art of saving money as He Himself is the treasurer. Therefore, in this ritual, the worship of Lakshmi and Kubera has been recommended. Though all people celebrate this festival, the business community in particular does so with great enthusiasm and splendor. Remember poverty is also a demon (evil force).

Even Lord Balaji or Venkateswara at Thirupathi is said to have Borrowed money form Kubera for his marrige and he is still paying the interest on the loan amount.

Kubera (God of Wealth)
Kuber is regarded as the god of wealth, in Hindu mythology. Lord Kubera is also known as the god of yakshas (savage beings). Kubera is always remembered with the goddess of fortune, Lakshmi. Chanting of Kuber Mantra blesses the worshipper with money and prosperity by drawing new avenues and sources of income and wealth. Mantra of Kubera helps to increase the flow of funds and the ability to accumulate wealth.

Kubera Mantra : Om Shreem Om Hreem Shreem Hreem Kleem Shreem Kleem Vitteswaraaye Namaha
-It is composed of bija mantras, rough meanings: Shreem for Lakshmi (love, beauty, health, prosperity), Hreem for Great Goddess/Sun (illumination/dispel illusion), kleem for Kama/Krishna (love and fulfiller of desires from material to moksha, where your intention is) and Vitteswaraay (Kubera)

Sri Lakshmi Kubera Mantra : Om Shreem Hreem Im Kubera Lakshmiai Kamaladharinyai Dhana Akrashinyai Swaaha

The celebration of Deepavali proceeds as follows:
- On Deepavali neatness is important. Every house should be cleaned and walls are coulered, decorated with flowers and leaves specially mango leaves. Clay lamp is lighted in night to welcome Gods and Goddess the army of lights to destroy evil forces which can bring poverty. On Depavali eve midnight one should sweep the house with new broom, accumulate the garbage in a dustbin and throw it out. This is called 'driving off' of alakshmi (garbage - poverty). Remember sweeping/vacuuming the house and throwing the garbage out at night is forbidden on other days.

-One should wake up early in the morning and take an oil bath. On the day of Deepavali new moon(amavasai) sesamee oil(nallanai) is very important. On these day our mystics says that goddess Lakshmi lives in sesamee oil and goddess Ganga lives in warm water. This bath removes bad luck and attract prosperity. After the bath, wear new dress and jewels.

- After an auspicious bath at dawn, one should do Tarpanam for their ancestors. You can put Moksha Villaku (lamp) at Sivan temple or do Tarpanam yourself at home since Deepavali will always fall on Amavasai ( New Moon ).

The Secret of Why We Light Lamp (deepam)
The Gods and Goddess will personally become present in the jothi for you when you light lamp in your house. This is the secret behind lamp jothi worship.
The lamp jothis also have the power to neutralize negative forces since they bring the divine inside your house. They are a simple way of marshalling the divine force to drive away the negative forces from your house.
The departed soul (ancestral beings with great spiritual power who are responsible for the spiritual welfare of those souls that are part of their blood lines) also can make themselves present in the lamp jothi. When the pithrus are present in your house, they will bless you with contentment and peace of mind. Wherever they go, they bring goodwill and peace with them.

What kind of lamp, oil and wick to use ?
Earthen lamps and lamps made out of brass, bronze, copper, silver or gold are the ones that are ideal for lamp jothi worship. To start with, light your lamp jothis using sesame oil and wicks made out of cotton. First pour the oil in the lamp and then place the wick in it.

How to cool the Lamp?
The Siddhas insist that the spiritual aspirant must never allow the oil to run out in the lamp. Always ensure that there is enough oil in the lamp for the jothi. When you think it's time to cool the jothi, drag the wick by its tail portion into the oil while saying Om Santha Svaroopine Namaha. This is the proper procedure for cooling the lamp.

Mytology related to Deepavali
The Vanquishing of the demon Naraka by Lord Krishna’s wife Sathyabhama.
Naraka, son of Bhudevi, acquired immense power from a blessing given by Lord Brahma after a severe penance. Narakasura ruled the kingdom of Pradyoshapuram. Under his rule, the villagers suffered a lot of hardship as the demon tortured the people and kidnapped the women to be imprisoned in his palace with his invincible might. Unable to bear the tyranny of the demon, the celestial beings pleaded with Lord Krishna to save them from his torture. But Naraka had a boon that he would face death only at the hands of his mother Bhudevi. So, Krishna asks his wife Sathyabhama, the reincarnation of Bhudevi, to be his charioteer in the battle with Naraka.

When Krishna fell unconscious after being hit by an arrow of Naraka, Sathyabhama takes the bow and aims the arrow at Naraka, killing him instantly. Later Lord Krishna reminds her of the boon she had sought as Bhudevi.

One, who worships lord Kubera and Lakshmi, can never fall short of money and material comforts. The special puja of Kubera is performed on Deepawali, asking for prosperity and his blessings : Hmmm / Om Sri Lakshmi Kuberaya Namaha

By Vijayakumar Allagappan

South India Karma Cleansing Spiritual Trip - 5 Dec 2011

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IKS Academy Spiritual Trip
- 7 days South India Trip : 5 Dec 2011 to 12 Dec 2011
- Visiting Power Spot temples for Karma Cleansing
- Only for serious spiritual seekers

Karma Cleansing Trip
Spiritual Trip for 7 days to Thiruvanamalai, South India where the Lord Shiva himself present there in the form of fire (Arupam). In this sacred place millions of Siddhas masters live in their light form and you could meet them and get their blessing if destined. Siddhas says that if you circle the Arunachala hill, you'll destroy the karma of ten million births. No other spiritual exercise has this kind of power. Here you will be given the secret wisdom of Chidambaram & mantra to understand your Soul (Self) and the Supreme Soul (God). We also will do special tantric prayers, rituals and meditation in Chidambaram, Sun, Saturn and Kala Bhairava Temple.

Temples, Worships, Rituals and Remedies
The purpose of Astrology and Temple is to fix problems by focusing attention on rituals, worships and remedies. Unfortunately most people dont have such a fortunate life to learn about rituals, worships and remedies or have the grace and faith to believe in them. Remember rituals, worships and remedies in temples particularly in south Indian temples are nothing more or less then a advance technology to connect with divine beings. Divine help is available and we have ways to help you access the divine intervention in your life.

Timing in Spirituality
Just as timing is important in the material world, it's important in the world of spirituality too. The efficacy of one's spiritual practices can be increased greatly by timing it according to the Cosmic flow. The Siddhas say that he who wants to connect with divine being's energy must know the cosmic science of timing. Rituals and worships are important but doing them at the right time is equal important to enjoy maximum effect. There are time periods that are particularly effective and there are those that are disadvantageous. We must learn both from the true Sathguru so that we know which time periods to pick and which to avoid. Thats why many spiritual trips and worships fail just because they dont visit the temples at the right time or even some times at wrong time. This IKS Academy Spiritual trip and rituals are specially design by observing the golden cosmic timing according to Siddhas injunctions.

Seats are limited
Call IKS ACADEMY TEAM @ 012 910 7301 for early booking

"By seeing Chidambaram, by being born in Tiruvarur, by dying in Kasi, or by merely thinking of Arunachala, one will surely attain Liberation." - by Sri Ramana Maharishi

Understanding the Significance of Planets in Our Life

2011-09-29T09:34:00.003+08:00

The Mystical Power of Planets - Days
When you tap into days tempo and plan the events of your life in tune with its rhythm you feel more centred and balanced, and every aspect of life will be in harmony with nature`s music.

GAYATHRI MANTRA

HMMM BHUR BHUVA SWAHA

TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM
BHARGO DEVASYA DHIMAHE
DHIYO YONA PRACHODAYAT

Sunrise Practice

When possible, watch the sun as it rises, repeat internally the Gayathri Mantra and make a prayer to the Sun,

“Please remove my ignorance and make me pure like you” Offer water to the Sun with right hand 3 times repeating "Hmmm Suryaya Namaha"

Sunset Practice

In the evening, when possible, watch the Sun as it sets repeating internally the Gayathri Mantra, facing towards the Sun. Eyes may be closed during meditation.

Start With Praying Each Morning To Planet(s) Ruling The Day As Well As Their Overlords

Sunday (Sun – Surya)

Sunday is a day of life, of integrity, day of pure consciousness; holiday. Enjoy life, the Sun; pay attention to your individuality, your internal self; get to the Nature; work related to goldsmithing, copper, trees, silk, fire. Do not be slaves of your own ego; try to not be inert or tied up; don’t be lazy; don’t be rude and violent.

Ruling Planet is Sun : Hmmm Suryaya Namaha
Overlord of Sun is Shiva: Hmmm Namasivaya Namaha
Also associated with Sunday is Ketu: Hmmm Ketave Namaha
Overlord of Ketu is Ganesha: Hmmm Gam Ganeshaya Namaha

Monday (Moon – Chandran)

Monday is a day of creativity, day of spontaneous thinking, day of prevailing feelings, of receptivity. Buy new stuff especially clothes, accessories and jewelry; get married; make walks; think spontaneously; adopt decision based on feelings; look for approval from women; do things related to intuition, changes, mothers, water, milk. Don’t adopt tough decision because feelings are prevailing now. Don’t do hair cut and manicure.
Ruling Planet is Moon : Hmmm Chandraya Namaha

Overlord of Moon is Parvathi : Hmmm Kleem Parvathiyei Namaha

Tuesday (Mars – Sevvai) Tuesday is a day of material things. Not too favorable day; superficial and rough day. Make bets, struggle for justice; do court rulings; fight. Mind is aimed to the material things in life; do work related to metals, medicine, fire and electricity; care about health; sport activities. Don’t begin new things on this day; try to avoid traveling and pay twice more attention if you travel; beware of injuries, quarrel, fall outs and accidents.

Ruling Planet is Mars : Hmmm Mangalaya Namaha
Overlord of Mars is Muruga : Hmmm Saravanabavaya Namaha
Also associated with Tuesday is Rahu : Hmmm Rahave Namaha

Overlord of Rahu is Durga : Hmmm Dum Durgiyei Namaha

Wednesday (Mercury – Bhutan) Wednesday is a day of knowledge, a day of happiness, flexibility and cognition, soft, lively, favorable day. Do refined work, shopping – sales business, and logic; should begin new projects; communicate; meet old and make new friends; a day to gain knowledge; get married; prepare medicines; do publications, press release. Avoid too much of excitement, avoid lie; don’t bet on your balls; don’t be secluded or too serious; don’t be cruel or violent.

Ruling Planet is Mercury : Hmmm Budhaya Namaha
Overlord of Mercury is Vishnu : Hmmm Namo Narayanaya Namaha

Thursday (Jupiter – Guru)

Thursday is a day of Master, of wisdom, of knowledge, of devotion, of children. Thursday is the most favorable day in the whole week. A day to get married; gives out gifts; do charity; be open and generous; a day to get high knowledge and learn meditation; a day to talk to your Master and children. A day to purchase huge things cars, furniture and etc; a day to do your banking activities, to manage money, to begin new education. Don’t let your anger to show up; don’t be greedy, light-minded or violent; don’t be lazy; don’t be ungrateful; don’t lie.

Ruling Planet is Jupiter : Hmmm Gurave Namaha
Overlord of Jupiter is Shiva : Hmmm Namasivaya Namaha

Friday (Venus – Sukiran) Friday is a day of harmony, of completeness, a day of happiness, luck and pleasures. A day to buy accessories, jewelery, clothes, flower and any fine art or decorative things; a day to get married, make court to the opposite sex; be a guest, be a host and invite guest; get pleasure; a day to cook sweet food; a day to pay attention to material things; banking; travel and do tourism; Don’t sell big and important things; do not do your will on Friday; don’t be sad; don’t look forward to loneliness; don’t do self examination

Ruling Planet is Venus : Hmmm Shukraya Namaha
Overlord of Venus is Lakshmi : Hmmm Shreem Lakshmiyei Namaha

Saturday (Saturn – Sani) Saturday is a day to rest and recover; a day for soil; it is a slow day of patience; a day for service work and charity; get enough rest (taking rest on Saturdays makes your life much longer); seclude yourself from the fuss; practice meditation and yoga; do things related to iron, land, farming; don’t put much force; don’t argue; don’t do hair cut or manicure.

Ruling Planet is Saturn : Hmmm Sanecharaya Namaha
Overlord of Saturn is Hanuman : Hmmm Hanumanpatye Namaha

***Note***

Om is recited as Hmmm

Receive Your Ancestral Blessing during Mahalaya Paksha

2011-09-10T14:17:00.008+08:00

The secret of overcoming your problems!

According to Siddhas (South Indian Mystics) another main reason for all of our everyday problems besides planets is the departed spirits of our ancestors. Our role is that we should constantly connect to the departed ancestors to live a peaceful life.

Our departed forefathers / ancestors cannot come to this world whenever they think, except on Amavasai ( New Moon ), the starting day of every month and during Malaya Paksha. So they all come in sookshma (means not visible to naked eyes) dehas and if we offer them the sesame (gingili) and water they accept that, and bless us directly.

Only once in a year a great celebration takes place in the Pitra loka (ancestral world) and only for 2 weeks. It is called the “Mahalaya Amavasai/ Fortnight”. This year it commences on the 13th of September 2011, right after the full moon day and ends on the Mahalaya New Moon day, which is on the 27th of September 2011. This two week’s period is the most important period to appreciate your departed ancestors.

Mahalaya Paksha is much like the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival. The blessings of your deceased ancestors, both maternal as well as paternal, are a major reason why you do or do not succeed in this life. For me the main reason why Malaysian and Singaporean Chinese community are successful in material wealth is just simply because they are strictly observing their ancestral ritual both monthly and yearly. Just by following elaborate ancestral rituals and dharma as thought by our Siddhas (the great South Indian Mystic Scientist) monthly and yearly we can attain both material and spiritual success in life easily.
~ Vijayakumar Allagappan

( to perform the daily and monthly secret tantric tarpanam ritual by yourself you can learn in our Tantric Astrology Consultation - for appointment call 012-910 7301 )

A Special Time for the Ancestors

The Siddhas says, important rites for the ancestors should be performed through out the year. These should occur on the anniversary of the day of death, during new moon (Amavasai), period of mahalaya paksha and other special days for tarpanam ritual (96 days).

Mahalaya paksha is considered the most auspicious time for ancestors ritual.

Our ancient Siddhas understood that honoring ancestors through tarpanam ritual keeps us living with good health, wealth, prosperity and enlightenment.

Offerings made during mahalaya paksha are said to reach the ancestors directly due to a special boon granted to humanity by Lord Yama, the cosmic purveyor of death. The origin of mahalaya paksha can traced back to the story of Karna, the renowned hero of the Mahabharata who, when he ascended to the celestial world after death, was rewarded with gold and silver for his many charitable deeds performed on earth, but was not offered food. Much to his embarassment, he was made to understand that, while on Earth, he had not performed any offerings of food to anyone. Dismayed by this revelation, he prayed to Lord Yama that he might return to Earth to recompense for this neglect.

Lord Yama did indeed allow him to return to Earth, but only for fourteen days. During that short period, which has come to be known as mahalaya paksha, Karna nourished the brahmins and the poor with a great abundance of food. As a result of this penance, Lord Yama granted certain boons to all humanity. By Yama's decree, all souls who encountered a premature or unnatural death would benefit from all mahalaya paksha rites.

HALLOWEEN NIGHT FESTIVAL

To attain incredible blessings you can perform Tarpanam (offerings) in Sivan temples or at home by yourself during any of these fourteen days, depending on the area that you perceive is the weakest for you. For instance, if your finances are not in good shape, then performing Tarpan on the first day of the Mahalaya Fortnight will bring you special blessings. For the best results, you could perform Tarpan on all the 14 days, to ensure that you get a facelift to all the aspects of your life! You can also throughout the 14 days of the Mahalaya Paksha, give food, clothes, shoes, sandals and to the poor and the disadvantaged. Fasting during the new moon day also will alert your consciousness to be in communion with their spirits.

For peaceful and successful life your departed ancestors must be worshipped and remembered by performing Pitru Puja or honouring of the past souls during the time of Pitru paksha ( much like the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival and American Halloween Festival )

(to perform the daily and monthly secret tantric tarpanam ritual by yourself you can learn in our Tantric Astrology Consultation - for appointment call 012-910 7301)

Significance of the 15 day ritual:

The Maha Ancestral ritual spans for 15 days starting from the 1st Moon day till the New Moon day, and each day is ruled by a particular Thithi/ Moon Phase.

Moon Phase or Thithi

Benefits of Specific Moon Phase Tarpans

1st Moon - Attain Wealth

2nd Moon - Get blessed with progeny

3rd Moon - Bestow with Business prosperity

4th Moon - Overpower your enemies

5th Moon - Bestow with all prosperity

6th Moon - Get Fame

7th Moon - Bestow with divine strength

8th Moon - Bestow with Intelligence

9th Moon - Gain from women

10th Moon - Bestow with Success in all undertakings

11th Moon - Attain prosperity for children and get blessed with intelligent children

12th Moon - Get blessed with more progeny and gain through education too

13th and 14th Moon - Get blessed with many vehicles and render Peace and longevity
15th New Moon day - If you miss any of the above days, New Moon day is the only solution and mandatory too. Get benefitted by performing Tarpan for those who died due to weapons or accidents! We pray to the known and unknown souls that have departed during the last 30 years are treated equal to God!

MAHALAYA PAKSHA OFFERING

Clarifications

Tharpanam is done only for departed beings, that is, those who have passed on. Tharpanam is not done for those who are alive.

If you don't know the name of an ancestor, that is fine. Just state the relationship alone and offer tharpanam for that ancestor.

Can one do tharpanam for more than 12 departed ancestors?

The answer is yes. But that is a more advanced procedure.

When to do Tharpanam?

Tharpanam should be done at sunrise. There is a tradition that says that tharpanam should be done at noon. If this is your tradition, please do follow that.

Where to do Tharpanam?

You can do tharpanam right in the comfort of your home.

But it is that much more effective to do it in temples and on the banks of sacred rivers.

If you can do tharpanam in the Pitru Moksha temples and sacred spots, that would be the best.(Rameswaram Temple is one of the most powerful spot for tarpanam ritual)

HUNGRY GHOST FESTIVAL

If your ancestors are not resting peacefully, then they can cause much disruption and hardship in your life.

(to perform the daily and monthly secret tantric tarpanam ritual by yourself you can learn in our Tantric Astrology Consultation - for appointment call 012-910 7301)

Can the son do tharpanam if the father is alive?

The most serious misconception regarding tharpanam is the idea that if the father is alive, the son should not do tharpanam. The son has a pitru debt just as the father does. So it is important to shed this misconception rightaway. The father can do pitru tharpanam and so can the son and the son's son. In fact, if all three do it together, the pitrus will be very pleased!

Can women do tharpanam?

Women can do pitru tharpanam just as well as men. Think of this key point: If there are no sons in a family, does that mean the ancestors should be starved of tharpanam? The answer is NO. The daughters can certainly do tharpanam. Preferably women should use white sesame seeds in their tharpanam.

The Process of Rebirth and The Cycle of Birth and Death
The ancestors must always be worshipped first…Hell and Heaven is right here among the species…we all must account for our actions-if you bark at people you will become a dog in the next life or gossip a lot will become a frog…when these ancestors are caught up in the lower levels of life then the cycle of birth and death ceased, and women in the family are unable to give birth to babies…causing extinction of the family.

TO AVOID CHILDLESS COUPLES AND GUARANTEE SUCCESSFUL LIFE THE ANCESTORS MUST BE WORSHIPPED AND REMEMBERED BY PERFORMING PITRU PUJA OR HONOURING OF THE PAST SOULS DURING THE TIME OF PITRU PAKSHA. ( MUCH LIKE THE CHINESE HUNGRY GHOST FESTIVAL AND AMERICAN HALOWEEN FESTIVAL )
- By VIJAYAKUMAR ALLAGAPPAN

To perform advance rituals by yourself to get your ancestors blessing for successful and peacefull life you can learn the secret techniques in our Tantric Astrology Consultation - for appointment call 012-910 7301

May Your Ancestors Bless You with Good Health, Wealth, Prosperity and Enlightenment

Ignorance is the root cause for every problem in life...............

True knowledge is your birth rights.....
So destroy your ignorance with the right knowledge.........

- VIJAYAKUMAR ALLAGAPPAN

If you want to participate Tharpanam ritual in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for this Mahalaya Paksha on 27 September 2011 call 012 910 7301 for early booking.

Tatva Nyana Yoga - Weekly Class

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YOGA AND ANCIENT KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY

Organising

Tatva Nyana Yoga

( knowing yourself and understanding the science of cosmic principles)

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Classical Yoga of Ancient Mystics
According to Patanjali Maharishi, the aim of every spiritual seekers is to attain Peace or Peranandam, by following the disciplines prescribed by our Siddantha or Vedantha Shastras. Just as a river eventually joins the ocean, every individual who has come from Total-Self (Almighty), must ultimately merge with the Total Self. Once this happens, there is no insecurity, unhappiness, worry and anxiety but total joy. One of the best means or sadhanas to achieve this is by practising Classical Yoga of Ancient Mystics from both North India ( Vedanta Yoga ) and South India ( Siddhanta Yoga ).

Misconceptions about Yoga
The prevalent misconception about Yoga is that it takes an individual deep into the sub-conscious, which ultimately leads to moksha or self realization. This is a wrong concept. One must understand that Yoga only qualifies a person to study the scriptures, which leads one to moksha. Yoga is only a pre-requisite that helps the spiritual seekers to have healthy sense organs, a subtle mind and sharp intellect, so that the study of Vedanta, Siddhanta or other scriptures is a walk over or an easy task. Therefore, it should be understood that Yoga is only a technique to discipline the body-mind complex and means to attain self knowledge through a competent teacher.

What we teach in our weekly class:
Yoga (1hour) + Mystical Science (1hour)

- ASANAS ( PHYSICAL EXCERCISE ),

- YOGA NIDRA ( YOGIC SLEEP ),

- PRANAYAMA ( BREATHING TECHNIQUE ),

-DYANA ( MEDITATION ),

-MANTRAS ( SECRET SCIENCE OF SOUND ),

-SECRETS OF PLANETS & WAYS TO GET THEIR ENERGY,

-SECRET WAYS TO GET YOUR DEPARTED ANCESTORS BLESSING FOR PROSPERITY,

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-HOW TO CONNECT DIRECTLY WITH GODS AN GODDESS - THE HIGHER BEINGS

-SECRETS OF GOD AND THE SCIENCE OF COSMIC PRINCIPLES

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We also conduct "Mind-Sound Yoga" class for children at Ampang & Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur.

Yoga can make student more eager to learn, attentive, receptive, responsive, creative communicative in the school.

NOTE :

- Classes will be conducted in Tamil and notes will be given in English.

- Only serious knowledge seekers are welcome.

- One must remember that sole purpose of practicing Yoga is for physical, mental, spiritual health, so that the body is fit to accept higher knowledge, which is necessary to attain Self knowledge. Any other purpose apart from this makes Yoga gymnastic, aerobics or other fussion, an injustice to the Lord and Patanjali Maharishi who codified the Yoga Shastras.

Om Siddhar Patanjaliyaye Namaha.....

Lord Ganesha's Birthday on 1st September

2011-08-31T21:36:00.003+08:00

Lord Ganesha the presiding deity of the Muladhara Chakra

Ganesha worship is one of the oldest form of practice in Hinduism and the most popular deity in India. He has been prayed to, worshiped and adored in one form or another since time began; and time itself began with His creation. He, above all others, is the God, the great Mahadeva, to be invoked before every act and especially worshiped and prayed to when changes occur in our lives as we move from the old established patterns into new ones. Lord Ganesha is always there to steady our minds and open the proper doors as we evolve and progress. He never, ever fails. He is always there for us when we need Him.

Ganesha represents the wisdom tradition. He doesn’t care about logical understanding. He is associated with buthi, highest form of intelligence. There is a story how he enter a competition with his brother Muruga. Both of them try to go around the universe. Muruga wanted to do it in the harder way going around the universe with his vehicle the peacock. But Ganesha just go around Shiva and Parvathi and profound to asked very quikly. He represent a short cut by doing something very small but gaining tremendous amount of result.

He is revered with the title Aadhi Moola Kadavul, means “The God of the Beginning”. Fitted with an elephant head and a human body, this God uses the mouse as his vehicle to move around. Toppukaranam (squatting and standing up exercise) is known to make him happy. He is placed at the right in a shiva temple to symbolize that he is our right brain (memory/emotional brain) ruler.

He is prayed specially before the beginning of all actions including any new rituals and prayer services. He represents the Pranava Manthra "OM" and is called "Pranava Swaroopa." There are several days in the month according to the Phase of the moon or star position which are important for each of the Deity we worship. The Fourth day after New Moon every month [Sukla paksham] - Chathurthi is very important for Ganesha. The Fourth day after the Full moon day [Krishna paksham] is called Sankatahara Chathurthi day and is auspicious for special pooja and Havan [Homam] for Ganesha. The Sukla Chathurthi day of the Tamil month Aavani is celebrated as Ganesha Chathurthi day.

Lord Ganesha

The rainy season is considered an inauspicious time. The sun is making its journey south; the days are becoming shorter and the nights colder; the earth is wet, worms and snakes are wriggling out, the walls are damp, and there is moss in every corner…it is Chaturmaas, the four months when sages don’t travel, stay indoors and tell the stories of gods. As the rains start to wane, the earth covers herself in green, and brings forth her son, the one who will remove all obstacles as the seasons begin their march towards harvest time. That son is Ganesha, Gauri’s Ganesha, seated on her lap, corpulent, elephant-headed, cute and powerful.

Ganesha is Gana-esha, foremost of Shiva’s Ganas. While the rest of the Ganas – creatures known as Yakshas and Pramathas and Bhutas – are fearsome and forbidding with their unusual misshapen forms, loved, included and understood only by Shiva, their ascetic-master, Ganesha has been able to delight us all – inspiring artists to create and recreate him in various shapes, each one joyful in mood and awe-inspiring in expanse.

If Shiva has his way, there would have been no Ganesha, no harvests, no obstacles, no world…just snow-covered desolate peaks where everyone meditates in silence. He is the destroyer – destroying the world through indifference.

But the Goddess, Shakti, will have none of it. She wants the ascetic to open his eyes, pay attention, engage with things worldly. As Kali, she dances naked and as Gauri she prays fervently, forcing Shiva, the hermit, to become her husband, Shankara, the householder. This happens in Shiv-ratri before the rains, before the passionate nights of summer, in spring, after the winter mists have parted and Holi has been celebrated.

Lord Ganesha is closely associated with Ketu and is the planetary Overlord of Ketu. Lord Ganesha when prayed to also gives the Moksha (enlightenment) and obtains all the above through Ketu.

And then, soaked in rain, she asks him to give her a child – for through children is death conquered and continuity assured. But a much-married Shiva does not see the point of children. “Why produce children and accept mortality? Why not renounce the flesh and embrace the immortal soul?” he wonders. The compassionate Goddess explains, “Because life is soul and flesh, stillness and movement. Living is about dealing with dying, about celebrating this realm of cradles and crematoriums, of frustration and excitement, of laughter and tears, of growth, of discovery. It is this tempest of the sea that makes us yearn for the tranquility of the mountains.”

Shiva does not understand. He shuts his eyes and withdraws. Not one to give up, the Goddess collects the rubbings of the turmeric paste she has anointed herself with and moulds herself a doll and places it on a betel leaf – and behold, a son is born, Vinayaka, Vi-nayaka, the one born without a husband. And she loves him. And asks him to guard the entrance to her cave. He becomes the lord of the Muladhara Chakra, the base chakra, the guardian who will leads us on that occult journey called Tantra, that reveals the mysteries of the Goddess.

When Shiva returns to the cave of the Goddess he is surprised to find a doorkeeper, one who does not recognize him and one who he does not recognize. The guardian god blocks the path of the ascetic, an obstacle separating God from Goddess. For the first time, the self-contained Shiva experiences rage and restlessness and even a little bit of jealousy. A fight follows in which Vinayaka is beheaded.

Shiva experiences momentary triumph followed by guilt when the Goddess wails at the sight of her beheaded son. Sorrow turns to fury: Shakti demands that her son be resurrected, else Gauri will become Kali and spread her tongue and swallow everything in a single gulp.

Shaken, Shiva orders his Ganas to fetch the first beast they encounter in the northern direction. Why northern? North is the direction of resurrection, growth, permanence, as against the south, which according to Vastu, is the realm of Yama, of Rakshasas, of death, decay and destruction. The Ganas encounter Airavata, the bull-elephant of Indra, the rain-god. His head is placed on the severed neck of Vinayaka and the boy is resurrected. This ‘twice-born’ son is named Ganapati by Shiva, the lord of the Ganas, and his son.

The arrival of Ganesha made Shiva feel various emotions; without realizing it, the indifferent ascetic had grown attached to the Goddess, and was not willing to share her with anyone. By killing and resurrecting the son of Gauri, Shiva had become a father, a member of society, and a true householder. Ganesha thus represents the union of material wisdom (the Goddess) and spiritual ideal (Shiva). His form unites worldly wealth (pot-belly) and divine power (elephant). It enhances wealth generation (serpents) and stops wealth decay (rats).

In art, when Shiva is half a woman, the Goddess makes up the left half of his form while he retains the right half. On the left is the heart, of intuition, of feeling. The right side, the opposite side, is the side of the head, of the thinking, of intellect and of the soul. When Ganesha’s trunk points to his heart, he is closer to his mother, the sensual Goddess, who embraces material reality. But when it points to the right, he is closer to his father, the intellectual mendicant who wants to shut his eyes to the world. Ganesha’s image with trunk pointing to his heart is popular in households because it shows a Ganesha comfortable with the world of matter, senses and emotions. Ganesha with his trunk curled to his right, is more ascetic in nature, hence not kept inside homes, and preferably enshrined in temples.

Ganesha and the Mouse

The mouse (Mushika or Akhu) represents the ego, the mind with all of its desires, and the pride of the individual. Ganesha, riding atop the mouse, becomes the master (and not the slave) of these tendencies, indicating the power that the intellect and the discriminative faculties have over the mind. Moreover, the mouse (extremely voracious by nature) is often depicted next to a plate of sweets with his eyes turned toward Ganesha while he tightly holds on to a morsel of food between his paws, as if expecting an order from Ganesha. This represents the mind which has been completely subordinated to the superior faculty of the intellect, the mind under strict supervision, which fixes Ganesha and does not approach the food unless it has permission.

The Wisdom of Ganesh

Shiva et Parvati used to play with two sons, Ganesh and Kartikeya.
The gods had given them a marvelous fruit. Each boy wanted to get it for him alone.

Their parents explained them that the nectar of the Supreme Knowledge and of Immortality was hidden in that fruit. To get the fruit, both had to compete. The winner should run three times around the world and come back first.

Kartikeya left at once. Riding his peacock, he flew in the sky, stopping at every sacred place on his way, praying and worshipping the gods.

Ganesh was fully aware of his stout body; it slackened off him badly. The rat, his vehicle, was rather slow and would not be able to beat Kartikeya.
But his wisdom suggested him the right solution. He turned round his parents, Shiva and Parvati, showing a deep devotion. When they asked him why he did not start his journey around the world, he replied :
"My parents Shiva and Shakti are the Whole Universe. In Them is located the World. He do not need to go further".
Of course, he won the contest, ... and the fruit.

This legend emphasizes the importance of cleverness; Ganesh is a strong symbol of this quality which is always the best against force, speed or physical strength.

Chant 'Hmmm/Om Gam Ganapathiye Namaha'' 108 times or more by concentrating on your right brain to connect with and absorb Lord Ganesha's powerfull energy on His birthday this 1st September 2011, it awakens your Intuition Power. You also can chant "Hmmm/Om Lam Lambodharaaya Namaha" everyday by concentrating on Mooladhara Chakra, it awakens your Kundalini Shakti.

When we activate the energy of the Soul by chanting this mantra, Lord Ganesha will bless us with the kind of knowledge that will completely remove our tendency to be reborn. In this lifetime we are all fortunate enough to be born as human beings, but none of us can be sure of this good fortune in our future lives. Who knows which body our Soul may inhabit then – it could even be the body of an animal or insect. This will be decided by the kind of karma we generate through our thoughts, words and actions. However, if we awaken the energy of our Soul, we will only transmigrate from a human body to a divine body and we will never regress into lower forms of life. This is the science of the Soul and the essence of life.

May Mother Earth - Parvathi and Father Heaven - Shiva Bless You with Material Wealth and Spiritual Wisdom through Ganesha

~ By Vijayakumar Allagappan

Science and Importance of Fasting - By Vijayakumar Allagappan

2011-08-22T10:52:00.001+08:00

Fasting
As means of purification and self discipline, stretches way back in time. Yogis mainly will fast to bring the mind and senses under control, but also to cleanse and thus rejuvenates the body. Infact fasting is the body`s natural way of dealing with illness or pain – animals in the wild will stop eating when hurt or unwell and we ourself lose our appetites if we are feverish. In normal life, much of our energy is devoted to the process of digestion. Resting the digestive system once a week releases this energy for allowing the body to rid itself of toxins and allow our organs to repair and relax.

You would have heard about the “Sevvai Kilamai Viratham”(Tuesday fast) in Hindu practices. This is because Sevvai (Mars Planet) is the original planetary ruler of the body. Energy that eminate from this planet can heal and repair our internal organs. This planet will release its energy highly on Tuesday. Thus, Tuesday is designed as the fasting day by the ancient Indian mystics to allow our organs to repair and relax.

Do you know that the most sensitive organ in our system is the intestine. If not taken care properly this organ can cause malfunction and can affect your whole system.

How to Fast

Every Tuesday start the day with light breakfast which can be easily digest. Drinking water would do no harm to your fast. It actually helps in the cleansing of your body.

For initial starters, please be reminded that it is not advisable to go without food the whole day. This is because many of us are subjected to working conditions that involve frequent travel and high level of stress. Thus, fasting completely would only deteriorate one`s health. For those who are unable to go on a complete fast, you can have milk and fruits as your diet every Tuesday (avoid acidic fruits like apple and orange).

You can have your own dietary pattern when you are fasting. The whole idea is to allow the organs to relax so that they can work better for the rest of the week.

Fasting every Tuesday without fail will keep your body in balance and ultimately improve your bowel movement. This would eventually allow the organs to function effectively.

How to Break fast
Perhaps the most difficult part of a fast is breaking it sensibly, for as soon as you taste you’re your mind will demand that you eat and eat. After fasting you must reaccustom your body gradually to eating, choosing your first food with care. Break your fast in the evening and do not eat again until this food has gone through the system(3 hours). Start with sweet fruits follow by easily digestive food.

Significance of Fasting on the 11th Tithi / Moon

According to scientific research, it is known that the air pressure on the earth varies to extreme limits on both the new moon (Amavasya) and the full moon (Purnima) day. This is because of the orbital path combination of the sun, moon and earth.

This can be observed by the change in the nature of the tidal waves on the new moon and full moon days. The waves are very high and rough, but from the next day onwards, the waves become calm, an indication that the pressure has also receded.

Now, based on this fact, the significance of 11th tithi fasting can be explained in 2 ways:

1) According to science, it takes about 3-4 days for the food that we eat today to reach our brain (for the brain to understand the food intake). Now, if we eat light/fast on 11th tithi days, that intake will reach the brain correspondingly on the New moon/full moon day.

2) Another explanation for 11th thiti fasting is that compared to any other day of the moon cycle, atmospheric pressure is lowest on 11th tithi days. Thus, this is the best time to fast and cleanse the bowel system. If we fast on any other day (except on Tuesday), the high pressure/strain may damage our system.

We have the responsibility of handing over a scientific religion to the next generation. Forward this article to all sincere knowledge seekers.

Vara Lakshmi Vratham on 12-Aug-2011

2011-08-10T09:55:00.002+08:00

The Hindu festival going by the name 'Vara Lakshmi Vratha' is celebrated on the last Friday before the full moon in the Tamil Month 'Aadi' which corresponds to the English months of July-August. It is a festival to propitiate the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu, one of the Hindu Trinity. Varalakshmi is one who grants boons (Varam).

Goddess Lakhsmi

In her first incarnation, Lakshmi was the daughter of the sage Bhrigu and his wife Khyati. She was later born from the milk ocean when it had been churned by a cooperative effort of the Devas (demigods) and Asuras (demons).

Goddess Lakshmi is Maya, the illusory power of Nature. She deludes the whole world by Her power and projects it through Her projecting power. Beauty, grace, a picturesque scenery or charming landscape, modesty, love, prosperity, music, the five elements and their combinations, the internal organs, mind, Prana, intellect-all these are Her manifestations.

There are not many temples that are dedicated exclusively to Goddess Lakshmi. She is usually given a spot next to Lord Vishnu, or a small shrine in one of the temples. Yet, in some rare temples dedicated to Lakshmi you can see her on a central throne, and her eight other aspects or expansions as well, four on either side of her. These have different combinations of hands holding various objects representing her different powers. The most popular of these is Gajalakshmi, shown with four arms on an eight-petaled lotus. This aspect of her is most often seen when positioned above door frames of houses or temples. When seen with two hands, she is known as Samanyalakshmi and Indralakshmi.

It is said that Lakshmi will enter the house of anyone who thinks of her and bless them. There are many festivals in the year dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. Among them, Varalakshmi Vratham is considered very auspicious because it is marked by strict observance of certain practices and austerities. It is also called Varalakshmi Nonbu.

Those who seek a plentiful yield of farm crops must worship Sri Dhanya Lakshmi, the giver of good crops. In the same way, one should worship Sri Dhairya Lakshmi for obtaining courage and skillful speech; Sri Gaja Lakshmi for obtaining the quality of being liked by all people, respect in society, and fame; Sri Santana Lakshmi for ensuring the positive growth and well-being of one’s children; Sri Vijaya Lakshmi for obtaining victory in all endeavors; Sri Vidya Lakshmi for obtaining success and growth in all studies and learning; and Sri Maha Lakshmi for obtaining all types of wealth, good health, radiance, and the grace of all eight Lakshmis.

If you are unmarried and want a marriage, doing Vara Lakshmi Pooja at this time will bring you a compatible partner.

Significance

Eight forces or energies are recognised and they are known as Sri (Wealth), Bhu (Earth), Saraswati (learning), Priti (love), Kirti (Fame), Santi (Peace), Tushti(Pleasure) and Pushti(Strength). Each one of these forces is called a Lakshmi and all the eight forces are called the Ashta Lakshmis or the eight Lakshmis of the Hindus. Vishnu is also called Ashta Lakshmi Padhi which is equivalent to saying that he is the asylum for the eight-Lakshmis or forces. In fact, Vishnu representing the preservative aspect of the universe, radiates these forces from him. These forces are personified and worshipped as Lakshmis, since abstract force is beyond the comprehension of the ordinary people. As health, wealth and prosperity depend upon the rythmic play of these forces, the worship of Lakshmi is said to be to obtain these three. Only a woman can sympathise with women. Lakshmi is a woman. So she will more readily sympathise with women. Hence this festival is observed largely by women, invoking the blessings of Lakshmi on them, their husbands and their children.

How to arrange the pooja?

After a purificatory bath, the lady should put on a clean, fresh cloth and make a mandala with the drawing of a lotus upon it. A kalasha filled with rice and topped with fresh mango leaves, a coconut and cloth are placed on the mandala and Lakshmi is invoked therein. Fresh grains are used in the worship as they convey the idea of growth and prosperity.

After the worship of the kalasha, follows the worship of Ganesha, then the worship of the raksha or the Sacred thread. Now the main worship of Vara Lakshmi begins and the raksha is worshipped a second time. It is then tied to the right hand of the lady. after the worship various auspicious articles are given as charity to some deserving lady whose husband is alive. This lady is also fed with dainties.

Lakshmi not only bestows wealth and all sorts of material prosperity, but also imparts divine wisdom to all Her devotees. She is Vidya Shakti. She introduces Her devotees to Her Lord Vishnu. She recommends them to Her Lord for their salvation. The simplest way of prayer to appease Her is by fasting on this day, offering Her with red lotus flower and reciting Her mantra (Hmmm / Om Shreem Lakshmiye Namaha) during prayer.

Without Lakshmi even Sannyasis cannot do propaganda or preaching work or run their institutions. They are in fact more in need of Lakshmi than the house- holders because they have to do great dynamic work for humanweal. All great prophets and divine messengers who have done great spiritual work in the past were devotees of Mother Lakshmi, Parvathi and Saraswathi.

May Goddess Lakshmi bless you all! Let us repeat Her Mantra:

HMMM / OM SHREEM LAKSHMIYE NAMAHA......

~ By Vijayakumar Allagappan

Mystery of Asia - The Great Hindu King Ever Ruled

2011-08-08T11:37:00.002+08:00

The great Hindu king ever ruled. Historical Temples that he built.

Naga Panchami - 4th August 2011 - Appease the Snake Planets

2011-08-02T07:32:00.001+08:00

Appease the Snake Planets to Live a Successfull Life

If you feel that you lag behind in career, facing marital trouble or financial difficulties then Rahu and Ketu of your Birth Chart might be the reason behind it. Rahu and Ketu are the snake planets that represent the north and south nodes of the moon.

They are together seen as the cause behind most of the psychological disorders, attraction to the darker side of life, health ailments, and other unfavorable events. These planets lie on the extreme ends. When perfectly pitched they bring about success and happiness in volumes; when unstably placed they affect the happiness and success factors of life.

Worshipping Rahu and Ketu on their special day will liberate you from misfortunes, negative forces and other perils of your life. Naga Panchami is that special occasion for you to transform your life for the better. On the day of Naga Panchami, your prayers will appease Rahu and Ketu; they in turn will heal your relationship problems, career disturbances and gift you with a hassle free life.

Naga Panchami (Naga means serpent and Panchami is fifth day) is one of the important festivals celebrated throughout India. It is festival of snakes which generally falls in the month of Adi (July-August). The festival is observed on the fifth day after Adi Amavasai or new moon day. Naga Panchami 2011 date is August 4 on Thursday.

What to do on Naga Panchami Day?

- Donate a small Silver snake to a priest at Lord Muruga or Nagaraja temple with some money. This will reduce the affliction of Naga dosha

- Nagaraja is the deity bestowing progeny and family welfare. Perform Nagaraja pooja in your home by some learned priests.

- Visit Rameshwaram, Devipattinam or the Navagraha temples around Kumbakonam with your spouse and offer prayers to the devatas.

- Observe fasting on Naga-Panchami day and recite Nagamatha mantra 108 times ‘ Hmmm (Om) Nageswariyai Namaha

- Visit Nageswary temple and do milk abishegam ritual

Naga Kshetras in India

There are several pilgrim centers considered as Naga Kshethras where, Serpent God is worshipped as a presiding Deity. Some of the famous and ancient Naga Kshethras associated with puranic legends are Sri Kukke Subramanya in South Canara in Karnataka State, Sri Kshethra Kudupu near Mangalore, Sri Kalahasthi near Tirupathi, Ghaati Subramanya near Doddabalapur in Karnataka, Thirunageswaram near Kumbhakonam and Nagerkoil in Tamil Nadu, Manasa Devi temple in Hardwar in Uttar Pradesh, and Nageshwar Jyothirlinga Kshetra near Dwaraka are some of the famous Naga Kshethras. Apart from the above, there are six Subramanya Kshethras in Tamil Nadu viz. Thiruttani, Palani, Tiruchendur, Tirupparakundram, Swami Malai and Pazamudhircholai which are also worshipped as Naga Kshethras.

Myths and stories involving snakes in India

- A cobra decorates the the beehive of Lord Shiva

- A snake decorates the stomach of Shiva's son Ganapati
- Lord Vishnu uses a snake as a vehicle, bed and a sofa!
- A large serpent was used to churn the ocean to produce ambrosia (Samudra Mathana)
- Parikshit, a descendant of the Pandava kings was very afraid of the snakes and took great pains to avoid them. However, Takshaka the snake took the from of a worm in a fruit and killed the king. Parikshit's son Janamejaya, then undertook a mass sacrifice of the snakes (Näga-Yajna) and wanted to eliminate all the snakes from the earth. At this juncture, the divine forces intervened and stopped the destruction of the species.
- The Nagas are a tribe living prominently in the State of Nagaland, in Eastern India. They are said be descendants of a Naga prince killed by Parikshit (see above).
- When an evil serpent Kaliya troubled the village cows, Krishna tamed him and danced on his hood.

Hmmm Nageswariyai Namaha.... Hmmm Nageswariyai Namaha.... Hmmm Ngeswariyai Namaha....
- By Vijayakumar Allagappan

Adi Amavasai Tharpanam Rituals Importance

2011-07-27T09:00:00.002+08:00

As per Hindu Philosophy, it is said that having taken birth on this sacred Earth one should get discharged mainly from three types of Rinas (Debts) viz. Deva Rina, Rishi Rina and Pithru Rina (that also includes Mathru Rina). For the purpose of this article let us confine ourselves to the third one that is Pithru Rina. It is said and believed that one will get discharged from Pithru Rina by begetting a son (continuity of generation), by serving the Parents and also by performing Pithru Yagna (sacred rites to forefathers).

Your ancestors are the reason behind your existence on this earth plane today. Aadi Amavasai is the special New Moon Day to express your gratitude to your forefathers. Any Tarpanam ritual done on this day immensely satisfies your ancestors and as a result they bless you with abundant gifts and fortune.

Performing Tarpanam rituals to your ancestors on this day will relieve you from negative Karma and gift you with prosperity and happiness in life. It will also bless your generation with good health, wealth and prosperity.

Adi Amavasai falls on July 30th, 2011(Saturday). Aadi Amavasai assumes greater importance because every year during this period the Sun moves towards the South and hence it is called the Dhakshinayana (Dhakshin: South; ayana: Travel). This is the first New Moon day of this period; hence it is the most powerful day to perform Tarpanam rituals for your ancestors.

Departed Ancestors and Ghosts in Hindu mythology

For several days and nights, the Rishi Jaratkaru was tormented by visions of old men hanging precariously upside down from a ledge extending across a dark bottomless pit. “Save us, save us,” they cried. “Who are you?” asked the sage. The old men replied, “We are Pitrus, your ancestors. Save us. Save yourself.” “How?” asked Jaratkaru. “Here is how,” said the ancestors, “get a wife and beget upon her children. If you don’t we will forever be trapped in Pitru-loka (the land of ancestors), hanging upside down, and you will be trapped forever in the hell known as Put.”

This story recurs several times in the Puranas. Rishi Agastya had a similar vision. Following this vision, Jaratkaru and Agastya get married and produce children. A male offspring was called Putra and a female offspring was called Putri because by their birth they saved their parents from the hell known as Put reserved for men and women who refuse to produce children. Pitrs are typically portrayed in art in male form because in the language of symbols, the male form is used to represent the soul while the female form is used to represent the flesh.

Traditional Hindus believe that every living man and woman is obliged to his ancestors, the Pitru, to reproduce. This called Pitru-rin or debt to the ancestors. This debt is repaid by producing children and enabling the dead to be reborn in the land of the living. During the Tharpanam rituals performed by Hindus, mashed rice balls mixed with sesamee seeds are offered to ‘toothless’ Pitrus with the promise that the Pitru-rin will be repaid. The rice balls represent food which is the raw material of the human body.

Of course, like all things Hindu, there was always Upaay, or a way out, for childless couples. One could adopt a child. One could perform Tharpanam for oneself thereby liberating future generations from Pitru-rin on account of oneself. One could by prayers to God or a journey to a particular pilgrimage, or by acts of charity, break the karmic cycle and liberate oneself from all debts.

In the Mahabharta when the prince Devavrata takes a vow never to marry, or father a child, the gods call him Bhisma, the one who took the terrible vow. What was this terrible vow? To understand this vow, one must appreciate the mythological framework of Pitru-rin. Out of love for his father who wanted to marry a fisherwoman, Devavrata took the vow of celibacy and thereby publicly declared he would not repay his Pitru-rin. By doing so, he doomed himself to an eternity in Put, with no hope of being reborn. Traditionally, Pitru-lokam is closest to Bhu-lokam (land of the living) when the sun is on its southerly course (from June to December). Perhaps Bhisma did not want to face his disapproving ancestors which is why he chose to die only in January, after Makara Sankranti, when the sun began its northerly course. Even today, around later winter and early spring there is a holy day called Bhisma-ashtami when in temples across India Tharpanam rituals are performed for Bheeshma – for the obedient son still stands toothless in Put, for the sake of his father.

Hindus believe that the immortal soul is enclosed in three mortal bodies. The first body is the flesh, that we can touch and feel. The second body is the nervous energy that animates the flesh. The third body is the spirit body which cannot be seen. The spirit body is the container karmic debts and equities. Until this body is free of debts and equities, accumulated in past lives, the soul is obliged to return to the land of the living and experience circumstances resulting from past karma.

When a person dies, the first and second body dies but the third body does not die. Through various funeral rituals, the spirit body is encouraged and assisted to make its journey out of Bhu-loka across the river Vaitarni to Pitru-lokam, the land of ancestors. While the journey to Pitru-lokam is through the crematorium, the journey back to Bhu-lokam is through the mother’s womb. While passing over the river Vaitarni, or while passing out of the mother’s womb, the spirit body loses all memory of previous lifetimes.

Some souls are unable to make their journey from the land of living to the land of dead. As a result they do not turn into Pitru; they remain here as Pisasu or ghosts. Another word for Pisasu is Vetal. Both Pisasu and Vetal are visualized hanging upside down, usually from a Banyan tree in the crematorium, perhaps because they do not possess the human body and hence are not affected by the natural law of gravity. Since they are upside down, they have a topsy-turvy view of all things. They are known to torment the living by questioning them all that happens in Bhu-lokam. Thus, they are seen as the voice of conscience as well as the source of nightmares who have to be appeased or warded off. Many people believe that if a person or a house is tormented by ghosts, funeral rituals must be performed because in all probability no one performed these rites for them causing them to be trapped on the wrong side of Vaitarni, transforming them into angry poltergeists.

The blessings of your deceased ancestors, both maternal as well as paternal, are a major reason why you do or do not succeed in this life. If your ancestors are not resting peacefully, then they can cause much disruption and hardship in your life.

Goddess worships during Adi Month

2011-07-21T12:24:00.004+08:00

Rise of Goddess Consciousness

The Sanskrit term 'Shakti' means 'power'. There is a supreme power behind this universe that is expressed in many varied ways. Heat, light, lightning - all these are expressions of just that power.

Shakti is the creator of the universe. The universe is her form. She is the foundation of the world and forms of the body. Shakti is the form of all things that live and move in the world. Goddess energy or Shakti is the ever present dynamic force which activates this world. It is immanent in every being and the Universe. Goddesses are revered and celebrated so that they bless us with both material and spiritual abundance.

Not many people have the grace to perform true Shakti worship. Shakti has manifested in various forms like Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, Saraswati and so on. Shakti represents 3 potencies and they are Itcha Shakti, Kriya Shakti and Jnana Shakti.

As the whole world is under the influences of these energies, every human possesses these 3 Shaktis or powers:
1. Itcha Shakti is the will power, the desire or motivation which relates to the Mind.
2. Kriya Shakti is the power of action, the ability to act for the fulfillment of the desire that relates to physical body

3. Jnana Shakti is the power of knowledge, the capacity to know and recognize, which relates to the soul (Atma)

These 3 powers esoterically manifest in yourself as follows. There is the one you think you are (physical body), the one others think you are (mind) and the one you really are (principle of the soul or 'atma'). Everyone is essentially divine, but is unable to understand this by the very nature of being human.

Every year during Adi month (Mid July to Mid August) period the Sun moves towards the South and hence it is called the Dhakshinayana (Dhakshin: South; ayana: Travel).

The Tamil month of Adi (Mid July to Mid August) has a great significance for Shakti worship especially the Fridays that falls during this month. In this month the Sun Changes the direction of his chariot from north to south and the entire six months from Adi month is basically considered inauspicious since Sun moves towards debilitation. Hence starting from Adi month, it became a practice to indulge in increased religious practices to propitiate the deities, since the positive energy that is received fron Sun is lessening gradually.

The Fridays of Adi month are very auspicious for establishing your connection with the Goddess. The Siddhas brought the Goddess over to the earth plane to certain energy spots and enshrined them through esoteric processes. The Goddess stays in the form of a rock or statue that retains Her energy. It is important to visit those shrines and 'bond' with this creative Shakti energy.

Chant this mantras when you want to connect with the Goddess energy 108 times :

Hmmm/Om Dum Durgayei Namaha....

Hmmm/Om Aim Saraswathiye Namaha...

Hmmm/Om Sreem Lakshmiye Namaha...

Hmmm/Om Kleem Parvathiye Namaha

May Goddess Durga Bless You with Greater Health, Wealth, Prosperity and Enlightenment - Vijayakumar Allagappan

What is Guru poornima - Full Moon of the Guru ?

2011-07-12T13:06:00.007+08:00

What is Guru Purnima ?

On every full moon in July is the "Full Moon of the Guru" or Guru Purnima, an ancient tradition on the eastern calendar. It is a radiant time when all the celestial teachers, light beings, ascended masters, angels and illumined ones open channels into the earth plane and act as conduits to deliver increased levels of energy and light into the world. It represents spiritual renewal of the planet. The moon is associated with consciousness, particularly with the right brain. Each phase of the moon carries its own special energy. The full moon represents enlightenment, which is the full flowering of consciousness.

Who is Guru ?
Guru is the person who dispels darkness. Guru can be split into two root words - Gu and Ru. Gu means darkness and Ru is light. The darkness here refers to the lack of clarity in the mind owing to muddled thinking patterns that have formed grooves in the psyche. These thought grooves do not allow a person to progress in life. They are highly limiting in nature and this does not allow an individual to know his true nature, which is a limitless consciousness. A guru is a person who functions like a master sculptor, chiselling a big piece of rock, which is the disciple. He sees the idol in the rock and chips out all the unwanted bits and pieces. What remains is a fine ideal of a personality that was hidden within the maze of confusing thoughts.

The Saptarishi or the Seven Great Sages (Atri, Bhrigu, Pulastya, Vasistya, Gautama, Angirasa and Marichi) are the primeval teachers who continue to guide humanity to the secrets of life and universe. They are known as 'seers' as they are said to possess perfect knowledge about the past, present and future of humanity. On Guru Purnima, grace from these Masters is easily accessible to all those who think of them.

Importance & significance of full moon day
Guru purrnima is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calander. It is the day when the Guru principle frequencies are 1000 time more active on earth. It is a celebration of the Guru disciple lineage and also a day for the disciple to express his gratitude to the Guru for his spiritual upliftment.

What happens during full moon ?
Ascended enlightenment masters, the Siddhas, Yogi and Rishis although they live in the other dimension they come to earth plane on this day in order to bless the human being so that they can receive spiritual blessings.
The earth plane is also for performing certain ritual and meditation practices. So the ascended Siddhas, Yogis and Rishis come to earth plane on Full Moon day in order to perform those rituals. When you are aware you can get connected to them and get their bless easily.

What to do during full moon day?
One should seek guidance, blessing and grace of Ascended Masters. It is better to visit and meditate in holy places and to worship one’s own Guru.

How to make home environment positive and receptive during full moon day ?
Apart from doing meditation, one can do Homam and can chant mantras. It is better to let the mantra cd run all the day. Mantras have positive sounds which completely transform the environment and make it more receptive to divine energy.

How to do Homam ritual by yourself ?
Homam is a fire ritual where normally a priest is called to conduct at home to cleanse the house of any unwanted negative energy and invoke positive energy. In the ritual special herbs and twigs are used in a fire to clears the house of any bad energy.

You can do this yourself by buying the homam ingredients, where you can be easily buy in Indian shop which will cost around RM 10 a box and conducting a simple fire ritual by burning it inside a clay pot. Doing this ritual once every month on the eve or the morning of Pournami (Full Moon) would rid off any negative energy that is accumulated in the house and charge your house with Nithya Deivathai shakti - energies from the Full Moon for greater prosperity.

The Greatness of True Guru
The true Guru only comes to those who are blessed by God, and who are ready to recieve guidence with humility. Understand the rare gift it is to come into contact with such a pure Guru. Listen quietly and sincerely to the untainted words of such a genuine Guru and allow yourself to learn and absorb his teachings to you.

The Guru is considered an embodiment of the archetypes Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. As per a Vedic saying, Guru's form is the basis of meditation, Guru's feet are the basis of worship, Guru's words are the basis of mantra (sacred sound), and Guru's grace is the basis of enlightenment.

Slokam on Guru
"Gururbrahmaa gururvishnuh gururdevo Maheswarah
Guruh-saakshaat parambrahma tasmai shrigurave namah"
Meaning: Guru is verily the representative of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. He creates, sustains knowledge and destroys the weeds of ignorance. I salute such a Guru.

"Akhanda Mandalaakaaram Vyaaptam Yenam charaacharam Tatpadam Darshitam Yena Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha"
Meaning: Guru can guide us to the supreme knowledge of THAT which pervades all the living and non-living beings in the entire Universe (namely Brahman). I salute such a Guru.

"Aneka Janma Sampraapta Karma Bandha Vidaahine Atma Gnyaana Pradaaneyna Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha"
Meaning: The one who can help us free from the chain of karma accumulated over several lives, by teaching us the knowledge of the self (Atma Gnyaana), I salute such a Guru.

"Shoshanam Bhava Sindhoscha Gnyaapanam Saarasampadaha Guror Padodakam Samyak Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha"
Meaning: The one who can help us cross this ocean of life, the one who can reveal to us the Divine, I adore his Paadukaas (hold on to his feet), I salute such a Guru.

"Dhyaanamoolam Gurur Moorthihi Poojamoolam Guroh Padam Mantramoolam Guror Vaakyam Moksha Moolam Guru Krupa"
Meaning: The Guru's form is the best to meditate upon; the Guru's feet are the best for worship; the Guru's word is the mantra; the Guru's Grace is the root of liberation.

by Vijayakumar Allagappan

Yoga helps in diabetes cure - Hindustan Times

2011-07-07T12:38:00.002+08:00

http://www.hindustantimes.com/Yoga-helps-in-diabetes-cure/Article1-177119.aspx

Anupam Srivastava
Kanpur,

GOOD NEWS for the diabetes patients, a Kanpur-based doctor has found role of yoga beneficial in the treatment of diabetes. Professor Vipin Mishra of GSVM Medical College, Kanpur has prescribed yoga therapy for more than 1000 patients and those who have followed his regimen have been benefited.

Professor Vipin Mishra will deliver a lecture on the subject ‘Yoga is beneficial in the management of diabetes’ at the UPDACON-2006, organised by the Kanpur Diabetes Association at International Convention Centre, Kanpur University, beginning on Saturday.

Bhujanga Asana - Cobra Pose

Sharing his experience of yoga in management of disease with the Hindustan Times, he said, “Yoga is a complimentary therapy which I prescribe with the medicines, those patients who have followed the regimen charted out by me have been benefited and 50 per cent of them have noticed near control of blood sugar levels in long-term disease management.” He claimed anyone practicing yoga since childhood could avoid the diseases like diabetes. He said presently there were about 2.5 lakh diabetes patients in Kanpur. If they follow a good yogic regimen they would surely be benefited from the disease.

Ardha Mastyendra Asana - Half Spinal Twist

Advocating the practice of set of Asans, Pranayams and postures with the medicines, Mishra says, “One should not stop medication without the consultation of doctor even after getting a relief from the yoga practice. Yoga cannot take care of every aspect of the disease but it can surely control the secretion of sugar in the human body, some Asans like Ardh Mastyendra Asan, Bhujang Asan, Pashchimotthan Asan, followed by Pranayam and morning walk could do wonders in the management of the disease. Out of 1000 patients, referred set of Asans and Pranayam by me nearly 100 have returned with positive reduction in blood sugar level, which was monitored constantly for longer duration of time.” Mishra claims, “Regular practice of yoga does reduce blood sugar levels, the blood pressure, weight, the rate of progression to the complications, and the severity of the complications as well. The symptoms are also reduced to a great extent, so number of diabetes related hospital admissions. The quality of life questionnaires do reveal a remarkable improvement in the scores. These finding are uniform for all those who are trying to find effect of yoga on diabetes.”

Pashchimotthana Asana - Head to Knee Pose

Describing the action of yoga on a body, Mishra said, “As everyone knows, glucagons secretion is enhanced by stress. Yoga effectively reduces stress, thus reducing glucagons and possibly improving insulin action. Weight loss induced by Yoga is a well-accepted mechanism. Muscular relaxation, development and improved blood supply to muscles might enhance insulin receptor expression on muscles causing increased glucose uptake by muscles and thus reducing blood sugar.” He added, “Blood pressure plays a major role in development of diabetic and related complications, which is proven to be benefited by Yoga. The same holds true for increased cholesterol levels, yoga also reduces arteriosclerosis, and it is even effective in blockade of arteries.

Yoga reduces adrenaline, nor-adrenalin and cortisol in blood, which are termed as ‘stress hormones’. In this way, patients are benefited by the practice of Yoga.”