Wednesday, November 7, 2012

VEDANTA

Why should the teachings of Vedanta be trusted?

Because they are not the philosophy of an individual nor are they the contentions of a particular religion or a philosophical school of thought. Although they appeared in India, there is nothing ‘Indian’ about them. They are revealed truth. Revealed truth by definition is not authored by people nor does it belong to any particular religion. It comes directly from the Self. During revelation the individual's prejudices and personal views are suspended because he or she is 'ecstatic'...outside the small self. Even then the words that are used to convey the sense of the truth must be verified by many others over a long time before they can be accepted.

Revealed truth usually needs additional revelation because the people who hear it tend to interpret it according to their own tastes. The notion that there is a ‘my truth' is and a ‘your truth’ does not wash in the Vedanta world. The Self is one and the knowledge of it can only be one. Is it possible to simply read these texts and come away enlightened? It may be possible but it is unlikely because truth, like anything else, is only as good as one’s understanding of it. Therefore the teaching tradition of Vedanta has evolved. It requires a mature qualified mind seeking to know and a teacher established in non-duality who can skillfully wield the means of knowledge. It is hoped that if your study of Tattva Bodha awakens a desire to realize the Self you will approach someone established in non-duality and request teaching.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Diseases / Defects / Ulcer on body parts as per Drekkana

Drekkanas represents three divisions of the body.  First Drekkana starts from head to mouth, the second one from neck to navel and the third one from pelvis to feet. Defects/illness/diseases/ulcer can be understood from malefic planets occupying a drekkana as per table below: -

House
1 Drekkana
2 Drekkana
3 Drekkana
1
Head
Neck
Pelvis
2
Right eye
Right shoulder
Organ of generation
3
Right ear
Right arm
Right testicle
4
Right nostril
Right side of body
Right thigh
5
Right cheek
Right side of heart
Right knee
6
Right jaw
Right lung & breast
Right calf
7
Mouth
Navel
Legs & feet
8
Left jaw
Left Lung &breast
Left calf
9
Left cheek
Left side of heart
Left knee
10
Left nostril
Left side of body
Left thigh
11
Left ear
Left arm
Left testicle
12
Left eye
Left shoulder
Anus

Friday, October 5, 2012

Benefits of Worshipping Devatas on Tithis


Day
Devata / Puja
Benefits / Results
Amavasi
Bhadra Kaali / Kaali
Fearless, Strength, Confidence and win over enemies
Pratipada / Prathama
Fire God followed by Havan
Unlimited grains and wealth
Dwitiya
Brahma and feeding the celibate Brahmin
Expertise in all kind of learning (knowledge)
Tritiya
Kubera (Kuber)
Mass wealth, gains and success in all commercial dealings (useful for businessmen & job seekers)
Chaturthi
Ganesha
Destroys all obstacles in life
Panchami
Nagas (Snake God)
Free from fear of poison , good spouse, sons, good health/recover from diseases/illness (for those who suffer from Sarpa Dosha, it is highly recommended)
Shashti
Subrahmanya/Kartikeya
Longevity, genius and fame/popularity
Saptami
Suryanarayana
Protection by the Lord and successful life
Ashtami
Shiva along with Nandi (bull)
Abundant knowledge, free from bonding and wins over death
Navami
Durga
Wilfully passes through all phases of the life, victory in wars and success in dealing with the people
Dasami
Yama
Free from all kinds of ailments, prevents hell and death sufferings
Ekadasi
Vishwadeva
Progeny, wealth and land
Dwadasi
Vishnu
Victory and one will be worshipped in his community the way Sun God is worshipped
Trayodasi
Shiva
Kamadeva
Fulfilment of all desires;
Handsome look, desired spouse
Chaturdasi
Sadashiva
All luxuries, plenty of wealth and sons
Pournami / Poornima
Durga & Moon
Rules the entire world


Thursday, September 13, 2012

MOON AND ITS ATTRIBUTES (KARAKATWAM)


Jyotisham/Astrology is a Pratyaksha Sastra.  Sun and Moon makes this Vedic Limb a Pratyaksha Sastra where results are demonstrable from actual happenings which are evident and obvious.

अप्रत्यक्षाणि शास्त्राणि विवादस्तेषु केवलं |
प्रत्यक्षं ज्योतिषं  शास्त्रं चन्द्रार्को यत्र साक्षिणो  ||
apratyakshaani sastraani vivaadasteshu kevalam
pratyaksham jyotisham sastram chandraarko yatra saakshino
Apratyaksha Sastra is only speculative, being provable only by theorizing and discussions. Jyotisham is a Pratyaksha Shastra as Surya and Chandra are its witness.

Why Sun and Moon are called visual proof for above?  It is a fact that a Tithi (a lunar day) is calculated from the relative distance between Chandra and Surya, as viewed on the celestial equator.  Anyone can see Sun and Moon from earth and their relative distance (in degrees) can be measured by Spherical Trigonometry.

Moon is given at par importance with Lagnam (Ascendant).  Moon’s strength plays important role in giving strength to all planets.

cändraà véryaà vérya béjaà grahäëäà||

Strength of Chandra is the strength of seed of all planets.

Chandra is Queen in the planetary cabinet (a female planet, denotes mother, fourth sign in the zodiac representing mother).

Karakatwam/Attributes of Moon


Own Sign/Rasi
Karkitaka/Cancer
Moola Trikona Sign
Karkitaka/Cancer (from 4 to 20°)
Exaltation Sign
Rishabha/Taurus.  Deep exaltation at 3°
Debilitation
Vrischika/Scorpio.  Deep debilitation at 3°
Directional Strength
4th position from Lagnam or North
Strengths (other)
During Uttarayana, Paksha Balam - Sukla Paksha Panchami to Krishna Paksha Panchami, At night, Also strong even during debilitation if Moon has Paksha Balam
Direction
North West
Rising
By Head
Season
Varsham (Rainy Season)
Places
Forests
Play Ground
Rivers and Lakes
Nature
Lusty, soft, fickle, Sowmya/auspicious when She has Paksha Balam, Papa/inauspicious when She has no Paksha Balam
Gem
Pearl
Metal
Silver
Colour
White
Clothes
Soft and new
Guna
Satva
Shape
Sthoola Sarira with small rounded body
Organ in Body
Left eye, fluids in body
Hair
Fine
Eyes
Bright shining
Caste
Vaisya (Businessman, Agriculturist)
Height
Proportionate to the body
Age
Kumaran (Youth) (70 years life span – Mantreswar)
Taste
Salty
Element
Water
Deity
Durga (during Paksha balam)
Kaali (not during  Paksha balam)
Diseases
Sleeping disorders, lethargy, cough, cold, mucus diseases, fever with shivering, lack of appetite, loss of taste, jaundice, blood related problems, fear from water, tired mind, memory loss etc.
Trees and its parts
Roots/Moola, Milky trees like Rubber, Aloe Vera etc.
Tridosha
(Vata, Pitta, Kapha)
Kapha.  It provides bulk to body, lubrications, moistness, fertility, stability, strength and memory.  It supports in binding process wherever necessary.  Kapha mostly found in chest, neck, head, stomach, body fat, nose and tongue.
Other Karakatwams
Peace of Mind, Happiness, Memory, Body, Mother, Blood, Cultivation, Paddy, Agriculture, Animals having horns, animals live in water, Kinnar etc.

Astronomical Info about Moon
The distance between Moon and Earth is 238,840 miles. Moon completes one rotation around the earth, in 27 1/3rd days approximately.  Circumference of Moon is 2163 miles. One Moon day is about 24 hours and 54 minutes (from moonrise to moonrise). One lunar month (from Shukla Pratipada to Amavasya) is 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes and 2 seconds, whereas by the parameter of Nakshatra Month (constellation month), Moon completes a month in 27 days, 7 hours, 43 minutes and 12 seconds.

The recital of the below Moon mantra will eliminate (reduce) and any troubles in one’s life due to his inimical placement. It is always good to recite the Mantra 108 times, especially on Mondays.

 दधिशङ्क तुषाराभं क्षीरोदार्णव संभवम्
नमामि शशिनं सोमं शंभोर्मकुट भूषणम्

dadhishanka thushaaraabham ksheerordarnava sambhavam
namaani shashinam somam shambhormakuta bhushanam