The Fourfold Yoga - Part VI

Yoga Therapy

by G Kumar

Editor, the Z Files & ceo
http://www.eastrovedica.com

"Excellence in action is Yoga " declares the Song Celestial ( Geetha ),
an authentic treatise on Yoga & the quintessence of the Upanishads.
Yoga, as the science of Holistic living, is a way of life. Yoga does not
mean physical exercises even though such exercises have been
prescribed for improving the skill of our body. Yoga comprises
techniques that transform our intellect, mind and emotions & provides
a comprehensive philosophy for Integral Life.

In order to live an integral life, we must develop skill in life. Aurobindo
defined Yoga as the Art of Conscious Self Finding. The first & fundamental
thing we should do if we are to expand the limits of our Consciousness,
is to gain mastery of the mind. This is not easy.

The incidence of most of the physical diseases that have plagued
humanity for centuries have been reduced by glorious advances in
medical sciences. The eradication of most infectious diseases and
the control of many metabolic disorders have been effectuated by
better drugs and surgical techniques. Soon, even routine genetic
interventions may be possible. But new and ever more common
causes of illhealth haunt us today. They are psychosomatic ailments
& chronic stress. Allopathy is less than effective when dealing with
these complaints.

The cause of these are found to be attitudes & lifestyle and not
physiological anomalies. Allopathy by concentrating on a physical
and mechanistic approach to healing, can do little to relieve
conditions such as these. The frenetic pace of modern life exposes
many people to continous high mental tension & unrelieved stress.
And if we are largely sedentary in our habits & overindulge in health
damaging substances & foods, as we are fond of doing, our well-
being & fitness will be furthur compromised. Eventually stress may
manifest itself in the form of physical disease or mental breakdown.
Allopathy is symptomatic, and has countered with symptom-
suppressing treatments, instead of tackling the root cause of the
problem. Lack of disease has been regarded as health, rather
than as a dynamic growth process in which we feel truly well on
physical, mental level and spiritual levels.

The Evolution of Medicine & the Three Eras of Medicine

Allopathic Medicine or " Physical Medicine" belongs to the first era.
It is Cartesian and creates a dichotomy between mind & body.
Treating a disease is like fixing a part of the machine.

The second era of medicine refers to 'Mind-Body medicine." It became
popular in the 1960s with the advent of Meditation, imagery, hypnosis
& bio-feedback. Mind and body are interconnected by messenger
molecules and these molecules are invoked to accomplish the healing
process.

The third era of Medicine refers to " Transpersonal Medicine ". It became
popular in 1990s with the advent of group support and spirituality to heal.

Yoga therapy supplements the second and the third eras of medicine.

Yoga therapy complements medical technology with a holistic system
of health care that addresses the triune problems - physical, mental
& spiritual. The author of Yoga Sutras, Patanjal, defined it as the
Science of the Mind. Mind is the root cause of bondage and in order
to redeem us from the thraldom of the mind, we have to annilhilate the
mind. Extirpation of thought waves is Yoga. And it is through teaching
us to control our mind, our desires, and our reactions to stress, that
yoga can fundamentally help us. It is based on the tripod of Life - Body,
Mind & Self & the three levels of Being- Doing, Thinking & pure Being.

Mastery of the mind involves 2 aspects;

1) Concentration - The ability to concentrate our attention on any given
subject or object
2) Meditation - The ability to quieten our mind at will.

Though the first has been mastered partially by most people, the second
is very difficult. It is difficult indeed to lapse into a state of inner
peace, let alone at will. As an intellectual, skillful means for
quietening the mind, Yoga is unparalleled. A still mind is pure Spirit.

All aspects of the Fourfold Yoga work toward this in some way and if
we practice this master Science, we reach closer to our goal. Yoga
generates that inner mental peace perpetually, in all our actions, and
thereby we achieve physical and mental health. This calmness in action
is the secret to attaining the skill , according to Yoga Philosophy. This
is known as the strength of Superconscient stillness !

Stillness itself is inertia
Action itself is discord
When stillness and action equalise
Then is the Highest Cosmic Union ( Yoga )

Lo! steadfast a lamp burns sheltered from the wind
Such is the likeness of the Yogi's mind
Freed from sense storms and burning bright to Heaven
When mind broods placid, soothed with holy wont
When Self contemplates Self and in itself
Hath comfort ! ( The Song Celestial )

Health & Yoga Therapy

The World Health Organisation defines health as a state of complete
physical, mental & social well-being & not merely an absence of
disease and infirmity. WHO also suggests a fourth dimension -
spiritual well-being. It is clear from this definition that health should
be conceived as a continous function indicating the state of well-being
and not a lack of ill health.

The approach of Yoga Therapy is based on the holistic concept of human
being; the five " sheaths " of existence of which the physical sheath
( Annamaya Kosha ) is only the first. The second is the Vital Sheath
( Pranamaya Kosha ), that is made up of the Vital Energy called Prana
which flows through invisible channels called Nadis. The third is the
Mental Sheath ( Manomaya Kosha ) The fourth is the Intellectual Sheath
( Vijnanamaya Kosha ) and the final sheath is the Bliss Sheath ( Ananda
Maya Kosha ). The Bliss Sheath is found to consist of the positive energy
associated with the Divine Self. It is from this sheath that the inner peace
characteristic of true Bliss emanates.

More information about Transcendental Philosophy & Yoga can be had from http://www.astrologiavedica.com/html/yogamain.htm
Disease is defined as any imbalance in any of the three lower sheaths
of existence. Ego Consciousness, which is centered around the Self,
predominates in the physical, vital & mind sheaths. Harmony in these
sheaths can be easily disturbed as the ego is up in arms against the
world most of the time. The fourth & the fifth sheaths are permeated
by a larger, Cosmic Consciousness and cannot be disturbed as they
are closer to the Self. When we are truly healthy, the positive energy
in the higher sheath percolates freely through the lower ones and
brings total harmony & balance to all our faculties. But the imbalances
in the lower sheaths block the free movement of Bliss despite the
harmony of the higher sheaths being constant.

A great treatise on Yoga, the Yoga Vasishta, declares that there are two
types of physical illness, & each requires a different approach. The first
are the illnesses with a strong physical element, such as contagious
diseases & accidental injuries. These are most effectively dealt with
by conventional medicine, though Yoga can play a substantial supportive
role. Yoga is prophylactic & also helps prevent the occurrence of such
ailments by improving our general health & making us less accident-prone.

The other types of illness arises through disturbances in the mind sheath
and includes all the psychosomatic & degenerative ailments. In these
disorders, psychological factors play a much greater role, & conventional
treatment alone cannot effectuate healing. According to Yogic Psychology,
such ailments are thought to be caused by mental diseases
called Adhis. ( Adhi creates Vyadhi , disease ). These arise when
excessively strong feelings of like or dislike ( Raga & Dvesha )
becomes amplified & established acting to distort personality & to
obstruct the flow of positive energy to the lower sheaths. This causes
imbalances that result in physical ailments and also makes us feel
restless &discontented.

The positive energy from the bliss sheath is responsible for our natural
state which is Peace . While the flow of this energy is interrupted by
Adhis ( mental blocks), our sense of well-being is diminished, & in
our attempt to regain it, we may be furthur aggravating the problem
by behaving inappropriately.

We may eat the wrong type of foods, lapse into negative states of
mind, drive ourselves too hard, overwork ourselves, live in unhealthy
surroundings and add more tension and stress. These methods,
however will give only momentary relief & may be actually damaging
to our health.

Y T provides that all-important element that conventional therapies lack
while dealing with psychosomatic illnesses, as it acts directly on the
mental imbalances that underlie them. While Meditation & emotion-
culturing makes us conscious of the fact that thoughts and emotions
are tyrants, Happiness-analysis teaches how to look within ourselves
to find beatific peace and contentment. This effectively complements
allopathic techniques which improve the situation physically but are
unable to eliminate the root cause of the problem.

The root Cause of all Disease - Bhoga or Sensory enjoyments

Bhoga ( enjoyments of the senses ) is Roga ( Disease). It can only be
cured by Yoga ( Divine Alchemy ).

All food that is tasty is detrimental to the body, declares Prakriti
Therapy The food which cometh from Nature, fruits and vegetables,
are alkaline by nature. Maximum health is in an alkaline body. We can
only be healthy if we keep a 80%- 20% ratio. ( 80% alkalinity & 20%
acidity). This means we have to eat more natural foods & less processed
foods ( which are more or less acidic ). Truly speaking, processed
foods,even though they taste well, are robbers as they rob us of our
natural, vibrant health.

Happiness Analysis for Lifestyle Change

Happiness Analysis is a technique for analysing the cause of
happiness, what constitutes Bliss, the inner beatific peace that
characterises the fifth level of Being. It basically embodies the
realization that happiness comes from within and is not
dependent on material possessions or physical enjoyment.

When we achieve desires, we are happy temporarily because of
the satisfaction involved and happiness is often associated with
jubilation and excitement. But such feelings of euphoria are often
followed by negative feelings such as tiredness & disillusionment.
The Beatific Peace, which is the aim of Yoga, involves no great
effort and engenders no fatigue. The authoritatie texts of Yoga
postulate that the Ultimate State of Bliss is a state of eternal
silence, wherein we are not troubled by tormenting thoughts &
fears and where we are freed from all sorrows.

Though Yoga practices lay the foundation needed for us to achieve
this, we must also make determined efforts to sustain a state of
perfect happiness by analysing our feelings of pleasure. The basic
hypothesis of Yoga is that actions bring pleasure when they briefly
evoke the inner silence that defines true happiness. When our
desire is fulfilled or when a goal is won, at the very instance of
success our thoughts vanish & our mind dips momentarily into the
Bliss sheath. Actually what we do is to open up temporary channels
to the higher sheath, hence evoking positive sensations. This is
merely a temporary feeling and cannot be perpetuated.

Can we generate that moment from within and free ourselves from
dependency on external aids? Yes, we can, if we try enough. Practice
makes one perfect and at first we may not be able to maintain inner
peace for long, but gradually we will become less vulnerable to
negative influences. The likes & dislikes ( Raga & Dvesha ) that can
lead to mental diseases ( Adhis ) will become less important and our
growing awareness of Cosmic Consciousness will give meaning &
coherence to every aspect of our life.

The Basis Of Yoga Therapy

Yoga therapy is fundamentally different from allopathic practice in its
approach to health care. Instead of trying to reduce the cause
of disease to a single factor and to correct it using a specific cure,
Yoga aims to treat illness by improving health on all the five levels of
Being - physical, vital, mental, intellectual & spiritual - simultaneously
& restoring inner harmony.

Ill-health occurs when the total balance of perfect health is disturbed.
And although the original disrupting influence may only affect one
level at first, viz the physical level, the disturbance soon spreads to
the other four levels. All the five sheaths of existence interact, thus
something that primarily affects the mind can soon spread to the
body & the subtler sheaths. A bad day at work may make us
irritable & it also increases stress reaction, makes our muscles tense
and often depletes our energy level leading to chronic fatigue.

While emotion culturing generates equanimity, Relaxation & Meditation
can calm our mind. Positive action produces harmony, just as as negative
influences spread disruption. The different types of yoga practice
augment each other & are more effective when done together. All
wisdom is given in the one word " Relax".

Physical relaxation can be effectuated when we do the prescribed
Asanas & stretch our muscles as muscular tension is released.

Mental relaxation is effected when we relax our mind during Meditation
and release suppressed emotions.

This is the essence of Yoga Therapy, both prophylactic & therapeutic.
Daily practice of a complete Yoga session can restore our natural
balance and harmony, bringing positive good health to the three levels
of Being - physical, mental and spiritual.

The Therapeutic Potential of Yoga

Yoga, holistic science and integral life, has become popular because
it promotes positive health and is also useful in the prevention and
treatment of diseases. Its therapeutic potential has largely been
investigated for stress-related pyshco-somatic ailments. But with
the recent interest in " Psycho-neuro- immunology" ( the effect of
psyche on the immune system ), there is also a possibility that Yoga
therapy can modify the course of infectious diseases.

One of the stress conditions which can definitely be controlled through
yoga therapy is bronchial asthma. Beneficial effects of specific yoga
practices, such as pranayamas, or kriyas can alleviate asthma. Patients
with type II daibetes mellitus were also shown to improve significantly
following yoga practice. Systematic studies on the effects of Yoga
therapy for essential hypertension has shown that Y T compares
favourably with bio-feedback. A study conducted in the UK on patients
with rheumatoid arthritis demonstrated that Y T reduced symptoms
and need for medicine.

Scientific studies also show that if pathological Angst ( anxiety )
patients practice Yogic techniques such as Pranayamas ( which
means the control of the Vital Force, Prana ), they show significant
improvement.

Yoga therapy has also been used in the rehabilitation of the mentally
handicapped. Ten months of yoga practice significantly improved the
IQ, eye-hand coordination and social adaptation of 45 children with
varying degress of mental retardation.

Psycho-neuro-immunology has given rise to interest in the idea that
Y T can be used for the management of infectious diseases such
as pulmonary tuberculosis.Studies indicate two months of Y T along
with short term chemotherapy caused tremendous change for the
better. This beneficial effect of Yoga on the immune system has
delighted the alternate medical community. Holistic health practiti-
oners how talk about the the effect of Y T in cancer and even in
AIDS patients. It has been shown that the practice of Yoga reduces
the unpleasant side effects of chemotherapy in patients with
cancer of the uterine cervix. It is also interesting to study
scientifically investigated reports on cancer regression following
meditation. It is encouraging to note that there has been a scientific
study which showed that AIDS patients benefited ( clinically,
psychologically, immunologically ) from Y T.

Ayurveda, Tai Chi, Y T, Kai-Igaku, Pranic Healing, Reflexology, Reiki,
Acupuncture are all included amongst the 70 systems of Alternative
Medicine which are prevalent today. All these come under Holistic
Medicine which highlights the greatness of the Whole more than the
parts. ( " The Whole is greater than the sum of its parts " )

A good site where you can get quality information about Holistic
Medicine is www.holistic-alt.com

Yogic Diet & Prevention of Cancer

Modern reasearch shows that diets such as smoked fish/ meat
or other foods known to contain carcinogenic chemicals should be
avoided at all costs. Because of the Western fast food type diet,
colon cancer in men, promoted by high meat ( beef ) and fat
consumption is on the increase in the West. There is no doubt
that a high fibre, low-fat diet reduces the risk of colon cancer.

Many compounds which are potent carcinogens are contained
in cigarette smoking as well as smoked or barbecued meat or fish
products. They include benzenes ( in the tar component of cigarette
smoke), heterocyclic amines & polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
( in smoked / barbecued meat or fish ). That explains why lung
cancer is on the rise in the Western male population during the
last century. Colon cancer has reached endemic proportions in
the West ( because of higher consumption of barbequed meat
and beef fat ) & stomach cancer occurs at an alarming rate in
Japan because of the Japanese habit of consuming fish.

Claims which need furthur research

While spices such as ( black or green) or spices such as fresh ginger,
garlic & turmeric have been reported to reduce the risk of colon
cancer, onion is claimed to lower the risk of stomach cancer.
Soyabean products reduces the risk of prostate cancer. Skin
cancer is reduced, it is claimed, by topical application of some
constituents of ginger oil and ginger extract. It is true that more
research is needed on natural compounds. One breakthorough is
the discovery of taxol, a plant product which is of tremendous
benefit in certain cancers. There are many such waiting for their
discovery, particularly from indigenous plants in India, with proper
scientific research tools & testing.

Hygiea's Commandment that "Thou shalt eat unprocessed,
living natural food " merits consideration here. Naturopathy
asks us to consume 100 grams fruits & 300 grams vegetables
( organically grown ) daily. Yoga with its emphasis on a naturopathic
diet of fruits & vegetables can show us the path to perfect health &
Wisdom. Naturopathy is a branch of Ayurveda, the Science of Life,
which is allied to Yoga.

More info about Ayurveda can be had from http://www.chakrapaniayurveda.com

The Healing Centre in us

Yogic philosophy averrs that true healing comes from within, the
Self, the divine component in man.

His great transparent mirror, Self !

Within each of us is the source of Life and health, the Divine Centre.
We have to learn to turn to that source and return to it again and
again. When we breathe it in, the freshness engages us. Yoga
frees us from the thraldom of both mind and matter & we become
more whole.

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Vedic Astrology Lesson 29 - The 36 Decanantes

by G Kumar

Editor, the Z Files & ceo
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The definition of a Decanate or Drekkana
 
The 30 degrees Sign divided by 3 is a decanate. The decanates are very important
in V A.
 
A decanate ( Drekkana in Sanskrit ) is 1/3 rd of a house. The first Drekkana
is, therefore, 0 to 10 degrees, the second decanate is 10 to 20 degrees & the
third decanate is 20 to 30 degrees. Since each Sign has 3 decanates, there are
36 decanates in all. Check out which Drekkana your Ascendant falls in. Look at the
Ascending Degree and check where it falls. Also you can read the Drekkana of
your Dasa lord. See where the Dasa ruler is posited. Check the decanate.  These
symbolic representations are closely related to your Fate.
 
The first decanate of any sign is ruled by the owning planet, second decanate
by the 5th lord and the third decanate by the 9th lord. For example, the first
decanate of Aries is ruled by Mars, the second decanate is owned by Sun and the
third decanate is owned by Jupiter.
 
The first decanate of Aries ruled by Mars
 
The first Drekkana of Aries represents a dark complexioned man with a white cloth
round his waist, liberal minded, ready to don the garb of the Redeemer, oriented
to protect, with awesome red eyes & with a lifted axe. This is a human decanate
and an armed decanate.
 
Since the first decanate of Aries is rising, the native's fortunes  are subject
to vicissitudes. They will gain from marriage, property and rural industries.
They are meticulous and cautious in approach. They should contain anger and
Ego as these negative elements can destroy them. They are able exploit circumstances
to their benefit &  gain thereby. The important years in their life are 18,28,36,42,46
& 50.

The second decanate of Aries ruled by the Sun
 
The second Drekkana of Aries is described as representing a woman with a pot
belly. attired in a red cloth, horse faced, a lover of food & ornaments, single
footed & thirsty. This is a female decanate

 Since the second decanate of Aries is rising they maintain that End Justifies
the Means and go all out for Wealth. They show off and people get the impression
that they are richer than what they really are. They should control the base
passions like Anger & envy. The important years in their life are 20, 24,
29, 36, 47,56 & 61.

The third decanate of Aries ruled by Jupiter 

The third Drekkana of Aries represents a yellow complexioned man, festooned
in cruelty, with artistic skill, a workaholic, unscrupulous, with an irate temparament,
with lifted-up stick, clad in purple clothes.   This is an armed decanate and
human.
 Since the third decanate of Aries is rising they have entreprenaurial ability.
They generate enemies who are powerful. They become lucky in financial dealings
as they combine both risk and caution. They should control their negative
aspect as it can destroy them. The most important years in their life are
21, 25, 31, 34 ,36, 42, 45,51 & 52.
 
The first decanate of Taurus ruled by Venus 
 
The first decanate of Taurus represents a woman with torn ringlets, pot bellied,
with fiery clothes, hungry & thirsty, with a penchant for gold and food. This
is a female decanate and fiery.
 
As the first decanate of Taurus is rising they have heavy expenditure
commensurate with income. They spend all that they  have as they believe
that money is for comforts. They have to take care not to get into debts.
They should also control their anger. Their dependents hardly get anything.
The most important years in their life are 21, 23, 31,42, 51, 65 & 68.
 
The second decanate of Taurus ruled by Mercury
 
The second Drekkana of Taurus represents a man possessing a discriminative intellect,
with good knowledge of lands, grains, houses, cows, arts, ploughing and carts,
hungry, sheep faced, dirty clothes and shoulders like the hump of an ox. This
is a human decanate . Also an agriculturist's.

Since the second decanate of Taurus is rising they are likely to practice
thrift and be careful with their money. They follow the principle " Economy
is Prudence " . The world may condemn them as misers. They miss good opportunities
as they are meticulous in investing money. The important years in their
life are 17, 21, 24, 33, 50 & 55.
 
The third decanate of Taurus ruled by Saturn
 
The 3rd Drekkana of Taurus represents by an elephant bodied man, with expertise
in capturing deer & sheep, yellow compexioned, with mental tension supreme, white
teeth, with speedy legs like that of Sarabha. This is a human decanate.
 
Since the third decanate of Taurus is rising they may not gain happiness
from wealth. They may experience difficulties as age advances and the need
for money becomes more. They are advised to practice thrift and be cautious
as they have a tendency to give away money. The important years in their
life are 18, 22, 26, 31, 35, 42, 51 & 57.
 
The first decanate of Gemini ruled by Mercury
 
The First Drekkana of Gemini represents a female fond of needlework, with a beauty
equalling that of Rambha or Helen, without any issues , with a penchant for ornamentation,
with lifted hands & in menses. This is a female decanate.

Since the first decanate of Gemini is rising they will be subject to dire
vicissitudes. Their fortune will be influenced by women. At the age of 30
and after they will control big sums of money. They  should be careful not
to fall a prey to litigation. The important years in their life are 16,
23, 30, 45 & 56.
 
The second decanate of Gemini ruled by Venus 

The Second Drekkana of Gemini represents a man, living in garden, well armoured
, with a bow, warlike, armed with weapons, face like that of a Bird and fond
of play, children, ornamentation and wealth. This is a human decanate and and
a Bird decanate.
 Since the second decanate of Gemini is rising they will shine in business
and not in service. Since they spend a lot they may not save enough for
old age. In spite of good IQ they may have to countenance losses. They should not
allow themselves to be exploited. The important years in their life are 19,
23, 25, 29, 32, 36, 43 46 & 49.

The third decanate of Gemini ruled by Saturn
 
The 3rd Drekkana of Gemini represents a man adorned, with knowledge and expertise
in Poesis, Aesthetics & Rhetoic, dancing, festooned in gems and jewellery, superbly
decorated in gems, armed to the teeth, armoured with quiver and bow, & a master
poet. 

Since the third decanate of Gemini is rising they use their good intellect
and make money. They are not likely to succeed in speculation. They may have
to face litigation during their 45th or 46th year. The important years in
their life are 24,29, 33, 35, 41, 47, 59 60 & 62.

The first decanate of Cancer ruled by Moon
 
The first Drekkana of Cancer represents a man, pig faced, apparelled in fruits,
roots & leaves, elephant bodied residing on sandal trees in the forest, with
speedy legs and horse necked. Know that this is a quadruped Drekkana.

Since the first decanate of Cancer is rising they are thrifty and careful
with money. They follow the principle Economy is Prudence In fact society
may dub them as misers. Their wealth will be subject to dire vicissitudes.
The important years are 17, 24, 29, 31, 39, 49 and 52. Most probably they
will gain by private enterprise.
 
The second decanate of Cancer ruled by Mars 
 
The second Drekkana of Cancer represents a youthful female crowned with lotus
flowers & serpents, in her first virginal blossom, inhabiting forests , crying
holding a branch of a tree in a forest.  Know that this is a serpentine decanate.
 
Since the second decanate of Cancer is rising Lady luck does not smile on them
in financial matters. The very fact that they are kind & generous is a
handicap to save money. They should avoid risk in investments .They may lose
money due to litigation. The most important years in their life are 18,
27, 34, 44, 53 & 60.

The third decanate of Cancer ruled by Jupiter
 
The third Drekkana of Cancer represents a man covered with serpents, adorned
with many golden ornaments, with a face flattened, crossing the ocean in a boat in
order to make his wife rich and adorned with  gold and jewellery.  This is a
serpentine decanate, human & watery.

Since the third decanate of Cancer is rising they are careless in money matters
generally. In advanced years loss of economic position and money are
likely. Their fortunes are subject to dire vicissitudes. They always find
it difficult to manage their financIal matters. The most important years in
life are 19, 26, 33, 36 & 45
 
The first decanate of Leo ruled by Sun
 
The First Drekkana of Leo represents a creature who is a cross between vulture
and a jackal, a dog and a man dressed in dirty clothes, a creature who is away
from its parents, and crying. This is a human decanate, quadruped, Bird decanate
& generally sorrowful.

Since the first decanate of Leo is rising by their merits and efforts they
make money. They spend as much as they earn. They do well trading in clothes
& food. They may have bouts of bad luck in their professional sphere. The important
years in life are 21, 26, 31, 33, 38, 43, 50 & 54.

The second decanate of Leo ruled by Jupiter
 
The second Drekkana of Leo represents a man resembling a horse's body, long and
powerful. crowned with white garlands , appareled in clothes to make it warm,
with Krishna Mriga, with a flat nose, with a leonine fierceness, with a bow in
the hand . This is an armed human decanate.

Since the second decanate of Leo is rising their main interests are writing,
literature, poetry, art, music and journalism. These areas can also become
their profession. They unnecessarily earn the frown of their superiors
and they suffer thereby. Moderate finances. The most important years are 26,31,
36, 45, 53, 54 & 56.
 
The third decanate of Leo ruled by Mars
 
The 3rd Drekkana of Leo represents a man with a face that of a bear and monkey, with
a monkeyish character, long beard, curbed ringlets and holding fruits, flesh
& stick. This is a quadruped & an armed decanate. 

Since the third decanate of Leo is rising they will do well in the professional
sphere. Unexpected ways bring in money. They do well in intellectual fields
as well as in export business. They are good at contract work. The most important
years in their life are 20, 25, 30, 33, 38, 43 & 48.
 
The first decanate of Virgo ruled by Mercury 

The First Drekkana of Virgo represents a virgin holding a pot full of flowers,
appareled in dirty raiments, fond of money and clothes and going to the house
of the Guru or Initiator. This is a female decanate.
 
Since the first decanate of Virgo is rising they are workaholics & earn their
wealth due to hard work. They have to curb their excessive penchant for Money
and the pleasures of the mundane. They have to avoid risks & avoid speculative
business. Loss is likely during the latter part of their life. They may
be subject to deception and fraud. The important years in their life are 18,
2, 30, 36, 42, 49 & 55.
 
The second decanate of Virgo ruled by Saturn 

The Second Drekkana of Virgo represents a man with a bow & a pen in the hand,
dark complexioned, crowned by a cloth, always counting debit and credit, with
dense hair all over the body. This is an armed decanate & a male one.

Since the second decanate of Virgo is rising their financial condition will
be OK. If they minimize unnecessary risks they are likely to amass
considerable wealth. They practice thrift and are careful in fiscal matters.
Jupiter's transit of Cancer, Aquarius & Scorpio will be important fiscally.
The most important years in their life are 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 49 & 55.
 
The third decanate of Virgo ruled by Venus 

The third Drekkana of Virgo represents a virgin, yellow complexioned, appareled
majestically in a white cloth, with good height, holding a pot and a spoon, going
to a divine place of worship in a purified state. This is a female decanate.
 
Since the third decanate of Virgo is rising they will be successful in the
first half of life in fiscal matters. Many problems may have to be faced as wastage
of money creates them. Disappointments stare them in the face. Better eschew
speculation. The important years of their life are 20, 26, 32, 35, 40, 44 &
50.
 
The first decanate of Libra ruled by Venus
 
According to Yavanas, the First Drekkana of Libra, represents a man holding Scales
or balances, thinking of his capital and goods, seated in a shop in the middle
of the road, with expertise in weighing, and thinking to sell his goods & services.
This is an urban and a male decanate.

Since the first decanate of Libra is rising money from business ventures &
legal occupations will come to them. Extravagance comes to the fore & they may
indulge in luxury. They have to understand that speculative ventures are generally
harmful. The most important years in their life are 17, 24, 31, 33, 40, 43 &
57.
 
The second decanate of Libra ruled by Saturn 

The middle Drekkana of Libra represents a vulture faced man  hungry and thirsty,
holding a pot which is ready to fall and thinking of his wife and children. This
is a Bird decanate and human.

Since the second decanate of Libra is rising they have to prepare to face
dire vicissitudes. Many feel that they have resorted to unfair methods to
grab money. They can if you try make money out of literature . Beware of
unnecessary expenses. They are not interested in the orthodox ways of
making money. The important years in their life are 15, 22, 24, 29, 31, 36,
42, 44 & 51.
 
The third decanate of Libra ruled by Mercury 

The third Drekkana of Libra represents a man, decked with  gems, wearing golden
quiver and armour and frightening the animals in the wilderness, resembling a
monkey and holding in the hand fruits and flesh.
 
Since the third decanate of Libra is rising they have fiscal success. They have
an aptitude for hotel management. They love music and the fine arts. They
may have to struggle hard in early life. Their life will be marked by sudden
elations. The most important years in their life are 16,18, 23, 25, 27, 32,
39, 46 & 53.

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Vedic Astrology Lesson   28           

The Ascendant is defined as the intersecting point between the Ecliptic ( Kranti
Vritta ) & the Celestial Horizon ( Kshitija ). In Sanskrit it is known as Udaya
Lagna. The Ecliptic is the path of the earth round the Sun. The origin of the
Celestial Horizon is the Northern Horizon. The Original Point of the Ecliptic
is 0 degrees Aries according to Western Astrology and is 0 degrees Beta Arietis
( Ashwini ) according to Vedic Astrology.
 
The Ascendant is the most important point in one's horoscope. It represents the
Wheel of Destiny. The Ascending Degree is known as the Lagna Bindu and all calculations
are based on it. 180 degrees from it is known as the Descendant ( Astha Lagna
).
 
By Ascendant is meant the Eastern Celestial Horizon. The Descendant is the Western
Celestial Horizon.   

In Natal Astrology, only the Ascendant and the Lunar Ascendant figure largely.
In Horary Astrology, along with the Ascendant and the Lunar Ascendant, three
more Ascendants come into the picture. They are Base Ascendant ( Aroodha ), Veedhi
and Chatra.
 
In Horary Astrology, all computations are based on the Base Ascendant ( Aroodha
), similar to the calculations based on the Ascendant in Natal. The curse of
reverential, learned people is denoted by Aroodha, the anger of the populace
is represented by the Ascendant, trouble from enemies is indicated by the Lunar
Ascendant & the anger of deities is indicated by Chatra. These four Ascendants
form the pillar of Horary Astrology.
 
The Ascendant is computed using the formula
 
Tan Q = ( cos w Sin R + Sin w Tan A ) / Cos R
 
where Q = Ascendant, w = maximum declination of the Sun, R = Right Ascension
of the Meridian Cusp & A = latitude of the place
 
Here we give the 12 Ascendants and their characteristics   
Ascendant - Aries ( Mesha )
 
Aries rising bestows the native with certain martian qualities. Courage- sensitive
to other's feelings - shorttempered & proud - interested in legal & logical aspects
- lover of scientific thinking - enjoy travel & adventure -hates relatives -
body of medium size - long face & neck eyesight sharp scar on the head
or temples round eyes legs, weak, ambitious, enterprising & good planning
ability. Since Mars is the Ascendant lord they may be under the influence of
their partner & they have a weakness for the opposite sex. Mars also endows
them with good administrative ability. This ability is excellent in business
& politics. Have good observational ability. They dislike being guided by others
as they maintain an aggressive independent attitude. They are down to earth,
practical. They are natural fighters who fight for justice. Mars endows them
with rare fortitude & will to survive in a competitive world.

 Ascendant - Taurus ( Vrishabha )
 
Taurus rising bestows the qualities of ambition, tolerance & patience. They
are obstinate and proud. Affectionate - loving, will ing to sacrifice and interested
in competitive games. They will have beautiful faces and they are likely
to be short. They are sometimes unreasonable. They are high-principled & they
practice what they preach. They are mentally strong & their physical stamina
is excellent. They love pleasure and like music. Scorpio is the Sign of the
Mystic, the Investigator. They are endowed with personal magnetism. They
are imperial in outlook & they feel that they are born to exercise authority.
They will have more daughters than sons and they may not be very happy as regards
happiness from children. As they are likely to contract nervous complaints
from fiftieth year, it will be better for them to consult a medical specialist.
They have to learn to incorporate tolerance for the adversary.

Ascendant - Gemini ( Midhuna )
 
Gemini ascending bestows intellectuality & intelligence. Their minds may
be wavering & they will  have literary talent. They are quick witted, restless
& inconstant. They may suffer from nervous breakdowns & they are likely
to be tall and straight. They may become  experts in the mechanical sciences
as Mercury represents computing. They will have a depression near the chin &
their eyes will be attractive. They have conversational & literary abilities.
They should be careful while moving  with the opposite sex. They are interested
in original, artistic works of any kind. They are versatile by nature & they
have intellectual ability. They are enterprising by nature & they have analytical
minds. 

Ascendant - Cancer ( Kataka ) 

Cancer rising gives intuition, sympathy and appreciation of the subtle things
of life. Cancer represents the heart of the Cosmic Man. Cancerians are tied
and tuned to the Cosmic world. Most of the saints & mystics are born in
this sign. Its dispositor is the Moon & the exaltation dispositor is the
wisdom planet, Jupiter. They love the mundane pleasures of life, particularly
home & children. They may be disappointed in love as their love is not reciprocated.
They are inconstant & fickleminded as they are ruled by the Moon. Their wealth
will be subject to waxing and waning like the Moon. They love the divine
sciences, particulary the science & the wisdom of the heavens. ( Astronomy &
Astrology ) They are nervous and restless. At the same time a high degree of
adaptability have been bestowed by this sign. They can adapt to any situation.
They are interested in Wisdom and the divine. The occult sciences attract them
and they become diviners or mystics.

 Ascendant - Leo ( Simha )
 
Leo rising gives love of Nature & an overactive & leonine temparament. They
are likely to be ambitious and cheerful. They have a liking for Literature
& Art. Their ambitions may not be fulfilled. They are proud and strong & the
qualities of beauty, nobility & spirituality will be theirs. They have tremendous
will power and determination and the ability to face upto heavy odds. Physically
powerful with broad shoulders, they are endowed with personal magnetism.
They have to incorporate patience & perseverance as they are short tempered
by nature. They are also advised to incorporate tolerance for the adversary.
They become the leaders of their family and care much for their mother's
interest. They are of the forgiving type & they do not nurse any illfeeling
towards anyone. There is a possibility that they may be misunderstood
by superiors and they are likely to have nervous complaints. They are orthodox
and highprincipled.

Ascendant - Virgo ( Kanni )
 
Virgo rising gives scholarly qualities and they are lovers of learning. They
love music and the arts. Their IQ level is above the ordinary. They are diplomatic
& shrewd and possess business insight. They are emotional and get carried away
by sentiments. They are interested in modern equipments. They love Mathematics
& the Wisdom of the Heavens. They are pleasant talkers & they love good principles
& philosophy. They are healthy & wealthy and love good relations. They are generally
under the control of their partner. They are thrifty and enterprising. They
have a natural affinity to electronics & computers.They are ruled by the intellectual
planet, Mercury who is the representer of Maths, computing, music, art &
sculpture.They will shine as lecturers / teachers as the planet of Academic
Education rules them. They will be humourous & witty. They will shine as writers
& publishers.

Ascendant - Libra ( Thula )
 
Libra rising creates an all rounder, a person who is a generalist and well
accepted in society. They have domineering personalities & they are forceful
and given to their ways. They are likely to be vindictive & revengeful. They
are well informed and interested in logical & legal aspects. They are likely
to be of a wavering mind They believe that God is love and their love will embrace
all creatures. Their eyes have a peculiarity of their own. They are lovers of
Poetry & the fine arts as they are ruled by the poet Venus. They are likely
to be disappointed in love as their love may not be reciprocated. They have
a special talent in business dealings. They may have very few sons. They always
have an underlying fear in the bottom of their minds. They are keen observers
of human nature and psychologists. They will be generally known by more than
one name. They are interested in entertainments which involve the opposite sex.

 Ascendant - Vrischika ( Scorpio )
 
Scorpio rising gives them the qualities of perseverance and fortitude. They
appear sarcastic & impulsive. They do not heed other's advice. Their actions
and thoughts are inexplicable. They become lucky in the second half of their
life. They are quick witted and humourous. They are good at correspondence.
They are ruled by Mars and hence will have martian temperaments. They are shorttempered
and rash at times. They are advised to incorporate patience and tolerance
for the adversary. They are inconstant and fickle minded. They love luxury
& excitement. They are entertaining conversationalists depending on their own
intelligence. They can develop into good musicians if they take to that art.
They are lovers of the fine arts. They are good at administration & administration
shines only when the fire of Mars is present. The Martian quality of
fortitude they have in plenty. Careers indicated - Military & Police.

 Ascendant - Dhanus ( Sagittarius )
 
Sagittarius rising gives a warrior like approach to the problems of life.
They are inclined to Philosophy and Religion. They have professional brilliance
and reputation. They are wealthy and prosperous. They are quite capable of earning
the good will of all. They possess good foresight & they are intuitive and
religious. They have domineering personalities. They are over-anxious, brave
& restless. They are orthodox and business like. They are ruled by the wisdom
planet Jupiter & they are blessed by all the Jovian qualities. Wisdom, patience,
knowledge of sciences & arts are represented by Jove. They are capable of
influencing people as they are born with personal magnetism. Despite all their
good qualities they are likely to be misunderstood by others. They are free
from hypocrisy & they follow the principle " Honesty is the best Policy".
Their frankness & good nature also can be a drawback in a business world. 

Ascendant - Capricorn ( Makara )
 
Capricorn rising gives strong will power and determination. They are philosophers
in their own right. They are likely to be vindictive & secretive. They have
strong determination and purposiveness in life. They are very cunning & highly
determined. They do not mind the general feeling of the audience when they
talk about Truth & Reality. They do not mind employing means that are not
above board to reach their target. "End justifies the means" seems to be their
principle. They can talk softly and kindly and many a man will fall into their
trap.
 
They are born in a Saturnine sign which gives them the qualities of temperance
& fortitude. Great patience & perseverance are imparted by Saturn. Capricornians
make good sculptors. They are likely to be melancholic in temparament. They
make good actors.

Ascendant - Aquarius ( Kumbha )
 
Aquarius rising gives Saturnine qualities - philosophical outlook, patience
& perseverance. They will shine as teachers, speakers & writers. They may be
tall with good appearance. They are altruists by nature & they consecrate some
of their energies for the service of their fellow men. They are highly sympathetic
and generous. They generate more friendliness and compassion. They are dangerous
when provoked but then they cool off easily. They may be tall & handsome. Their
IQ level & MQ level are praiseworthy. They can shine as authors if they
so desire. They are shy when it comes to exhibiting their talents before people
interested in their art. They tend to believe that Astrology is a science.
They are basically humanists & they are likely to be misunderstood. Their
love may not be reciprocated & they are likely to be disappointed in love.
They believe in the essential goodness of humanity.

Ascendant - Pisces ( Meena )
 
Pisces rising gives the qualities of intuition, benevolence, sympathy
& fondness for the finer side of life. They have majestic personalities
& impressive bearing. They are likely to be handsome & well informed. They
also become a target of envy of others. Their wealth is related to water as
they are born in a watery sign. They are altruists involved in noble services
& the alleviation of human suffering. They are God fearing and very religious.
They are generally ambitious but giving Philosophy its due place. They are
just and they are always afraid to go against the Truth. Because of this moral
injunction they appear to lack self confidence. They are born in a Jupiterian
sign equipped with the divine qualities of patience & perseverance.
Their sign dispositor, Jupiter endows them with the warmth of human affection
& their personal magnetism will be well known and recognised.

                              
Article by G Kumar, astrologer, writer and programmer of www.astrologiavedica.com
& www.astrognosis.com.He has 15 years research experience in Stock Market Astrology
and in various other branches of Astrology. He had developed Horary Astrology
& Stock Market Astrology softwares along with Natal & Electional. To subscribe
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The Fourfold Yoga - Part VI

Yoga Therapy

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"Excellence in action is Yoga " declares the Song Celestial ( Geetha ),
an authentic treatise on Yoga & the quintessence of the Upanishads.
Yoga, as the science of Holistic living, is a way of life. Yoga does not
mean physical exercises even though such exercises have been
prescribed for improving the skill of our body. Yoga comprises
techniques that transform our intellect, mind and emotions & provides
a comprehensive philosophy for Integral Life.

In order to live an integral life, we must develop skill in life. Aurobindo
defined Yoga as the Art of Conscious Self Finding. The first & fundamental
thing we should do if we are to expand the limits of our Consciousness,
is to gain mastery of the mind. This is not easy.

The incidence of most of the physical diseases that have plagued
humanity for centuries have been reduced by glorious advances in
medical sciences. The eradication of most infectious diseases and
the control of many metabolic disorders have been effectuated by
better drugs and surgical techniques. Soon, even routine genetic
interventions may be possible. But new and ever more common
causes of illhealth haunt us today. They are psychosomatic ailments
& chronic stress. Allopathy is less than effective when dealing with
these complaints.

The cause of these are found to be attitudes & lifestyle and not
physiological anomalies. Allopathy by concentrating on a physical
and mechanistic approach to healing, can do little to relieve
conditions such as these. The frenetic pace of modern life exposes
many people to continous high mental tension & unrelieved stress.
And if we are largely sedentary in our habits & overindulge in health
damaging substances & foods, as we are fond of doing, our well-
being & fitness will be furthur compromised. Eventually stress may
manifest itself in the form of physical disease or mental breakdown.
Allopathy is symptomatic, and has countered with symptom-
suppressing treatments, instead of tackling the root cause of the
problem. Lack of disease has been regarded as health, rather
than as a dynamic growth process in which we feel truly well on
physical, mental level and spiritual levels.

The Evolution of Medicine & the Three Eras of Medicine

Allopathic Medicine or " Physical Medicine" belongs to the first era.
It is Cartesian and creates a dichotomy between mind & body.
Treating a disease is like fixing a part of the machine.

The second era of medicine refers to 'Mind-Body medicine." It became
popular in the 1960s with the advent of Meditation, imagery, hypnosis
& bio-feedback. Mind and body are interconnected by messenger
molecules and these molecules are invoked to accomplish the healing
process.

The third era of Medicine refers to " Transpersonal Medicine ". It became
popular in 1990s with the advent of group support and spirituality to heal.

Yoga therapy supplements the second and the third eras of medicine.

Yoga therapy complements medical technology with a holistic system
of health care that addresses the triune problems - physical, mental
& spiritual. The author of Yoga Sutras, Patanjal, defined it as the
Science of the Mind. Mind is the root cause of bondage and in order
to redeem us from the thraldom of the mind, we have to annilhilate the
mind. Extirpation of thought waves is Yoga. And it is through teaching
us to control our mind, our desires, and our reactions to stress, that
yoga can fundamentally help us. It is based on the tripod of Life - Body,
Mind & Self & the three levels of Being- Doing, Thinking & pure Being.

Mastery of the mind involves 2 aspects;

1) Concentration - The ability to concentrate our attention on any given
subject or object
2) Meditation - The ability to quieten our mind at will.

Though the first has been mastered partially by most people, the second
is very difficult. It is difficult indeed to lapse into a state of inner
peace, let alone at will. As an intellectual, skillful means for
quietening the mind, Yoga is unparalleled. A still mind is pure Spirit.

All aspects of the Fourfold Yoga work toward this in some way and if
we practice this master Science, we reach closer to our goal. Yoga
generates that inner mental peace perpetually, in all our actions, and
thereby we achieve physical and mental health. This calmness in action
is the secret to attaining the skill , according to Yoga Philosophy. This
is known as the strength of Superconscient stillness !

Stillness itself is inertia
Action itself is discord
When stillness and action equalise
Then is the Highest Cosmic Union ( Yoga )

Lo! steadfast a lamp burns sheltered from the wind
Such is the likeness of the Yogi's mind
Freed from sense storms and burning bright to Heaven
When mind broods placid, soothed with holy wont
When Self contemplates Self and in itself
Hath comfort ! ( The Song Celestial )

Health & Yoga Therapy

The World Health Organisation defines health as a state of complete
physical, mental & social well-being & not merely an absence of
disease and infirmity. WHO also suggests a fourth dimension -
spiritual well-being. It is clear from this definition that health should
be conceived as a continous function indicating the state of well-being
and not a lack of ill health.

The approach of Yoga Therapy is based on the holistic concept of human
being; the five " sheaths " of existence of which the physical sheath
( Annamaya Kosha ) is only the first. The second is the Vital Sheath
( Pranamaya Kosha ), that is made up of the Vital Energy called Prana
which flows through invisible channels called Nadis. The third is the
Mental Sheath ( Manomaya Kosha ) The fourth is the Intellectual Sheath
( Vijnanamaya Kosha ) and the final sheath is the Bliss Sheath ( Ananda
Maya Kosha ). The Bliss Sheath is found to consist of the positive energy
associated with the Divine Self. It is from this sheath that the inner peace
characteristic of true Bliss emanates.

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Disease is defined as any imbalance in any of the three lower sheaths
of existence. Ego Consciousness, which is centered around the Self,
predominates in the physical, vital & mind sheaths. Harmony in these
sheaths can be easily disturbed as the ego is up in arms against the
world most of the time. The fourth & the fifth sheaths are permeated
by a larger, Cosmic Consciousness and cannot be disturbed as they
are closer to the Self. When we are truly healthy, the positive energy
in the higher sheath percolates freely through the lower ones and
brings total harmony & balance to all our faculties. But the imbalances
in the lower sheaths block the free movement of Bliss despite the
harmony of the higher sheaths being constant.

A great treatise on Yoga, the Yoga Vasishta, declares that there are two
types of physical illness, & each requires a different approach. The first
are the illnesses with a strong physical element, such as contagious
diseases & accidental injuries. These are most effectively dealt with
by conventional medicine, though Yoga can play a substantial supportive
role. Yoga is prophylactic & also helps prevent the occurrence of such
ailments by improving our general health & making us less accident-prone.

The other types of illness arises through disturbances in the mind sheath
and includes all the psychosomatic & degenerative ailments. In these
disorders, psychological factors play a much greater role, & conventional
treatment alone cannot effectuate healing. According to Yogic Psychology,
such ailments are thought to be caused by mental diseases
called Adhis. ( Adhi creates Vyadhi , disease ). These arise when
excessively strong feelings of like or dislike ( Raga & Dvesha )
becomes amplified & established acting to distort personality & to
obstruct the flow of positive energy to the lower sheaths. This causes
imbalances that result in physical ailments and also makes us feel
restless &discontented.

The positive energy from the bliss sheath is responsible for our natural
state which is Peace . While the flow of this energy is interrupted by
Adhis ( mental blocks), our sense of well-being is diminished, & in
our attempt to regain it, we may be furthur aggravating the problem
by behaving inappropriately.

We may eat the wrong type of foods, lapse into negative states of
mind, drive ourselves too hard, overwork ourselves, live in unhealthy
surroundings and add more tension and stress. These methods,
however will give only momentary relief & may be actually damaging
to our health.

Y T provides that all-important element that conventional therapies lack
while dealing with psychosomatic illnesses, as it acts directly on the
mental imbalances that underlie them. While Meditation & emotion-
culturing makes us conscious of the fact that thoughts and emotions
are tyrants, Happiness-analysis teaches how to look within ourselves
to find beatific peace and contentment. This effectively complements
allopathic techniques which improve the situation physically but are
unable to eliminate the root cause of the problem.

The root Cause of all Disease - Bhoga or Sensory enjoyments

Bhoga ( enjoyments of the senses ) is Roga ( Disease). It can only be
cured by Yoga ( Divine Alchemy ).

All food that is tasty is detrimental to the body, declares Prakriti
Therapy The food which cometh from Nature, fruits and vegetables,
are alkaline by nature. Maximum health is in an alkaline body. We can
only be healthy if we keep a 80%- 20% ratio. ( 80% alkalinity & 20%
acidity). This means we have to eat more natural foods & less processed
foods ( which are more or less acidic ). Truly speaking, processed
foods,even though they taste well, are robbers as they rob us of our
natural, vibrant health.

Happiness Analysis for Lifestyle Change

Happiness Analysis is a technique for analysing the cause of
happiness, what constitutes Bliss, the inner beatific peace that
characterises the fifth level of Being. It basically embodies the
realization that happiness comes from within and is not
dependent on material possessions or physical enjoyment.

When we achieve desires, we are happy temporarily because of
the satisfaction involved and happiness is often associated with
jubilation and excitement. But such feelings of euphoria are often
followed by negative feelings such as tiredness & disillusionment.
The Beatific Peace, which is the aim of Yoga, involves no great
effort and engenders no fatigue. The authoritatie texts of Yoga
postulate that the Ultimate State of Bliss is a state of eternal
silence, wherein we are not troubled by tormenting thoughts &
fears and where we are freed from all sorrows.

Though Yoga practices lay the foundation needed for us to achieve
this, we must also make determined efforts to sustain a state of
perfect happiness by analysing our feelings of pleasure. The basic
hypothesis of Yoga is that actions bring pleasure when they briefly
evoke the inner silence that defines true happiness. When our
desire is fulfilled or when a goal is won, at the very instance of
success our thoughts vanish & our mind dips momentarily into the
Bliss sheath. Actually what we do is to open up temporary channels
to the higher sheath, hence evoking positive sensations. This is
merely a temporary feeling and cannot be perpetuated.

Can we generate that moment from within and free ourselves from
dependency on external aids? Yes, we can, if we try enough. Practice
makes one perfect and at first we may not be able to maintain inner
peace for long, but gradually we will become less vulnerable to
negative influences. The likes & dislikes ( Raga & Dvesha ) that can
lead to mental diseases ( Adhis ) will become less important and our
growing awareness of Cosmic Consciousness will give meaning &
coherence to every aspect of our life.

The Basis Of Yoga Therapy

Yoga therapy is fundamentally different from allopathic practice in its
approach to health care. Instead of trying to reduce the cause
of disease to a single factor and to correct it using a specific cure,
Yoga aims to treat illness by improving health on all the five levels of
Being - physical, vital, mental, intellectual & spiritual - simultaneously
& restoring inner harmony.

Ill-health occurs when the total balance of perfect health is disturbed.
And although the original disrupting influence may only affect one
level at first, viz the physical level, the disturbance soon spreads to
the other four levels. All the five sheaths of existence interact, thus
something that primarily affects the mind can soon spread to the
body & the subtler sheaths. A bad day at work may make us
irritable & it also increases stress reaction, makes our muscles tense
and often depletes our energy level leading to chronic fatigue.

While emotion culturing generates equanimity, Relaxation & Meditation
can calm our mind. Positive action produces harmony, just as as negative
influences spread disruption. The different types of yoga practice
augment each other & are more effective when done together. All
wisdom is given in the one word " Relax".

Physical relaxation can be effectuated when we do the prescribed
Asanas & stretch our muscles as muscular tension is released.

Mental relaxation is effected when we relax our mind during Meditation
and release suppressed emotions.

This is the essence of Yoga Therapy, both prophylactic & therapeutic.
Daily practice of a complete Yoga session can restore our natural
balance and harmony, bringing positive good health to the three levels
of Being - physical, mental and spiritual.

The Therapeutic Potential of Yoga

Yoga, holistic science and integral life, has become popular because
it promotes positive health and is also useful in the prevention and
treatment of diseases. Its therapeutic potential has largely been
investigated for stress-related pyshco-somatic ailments. But with
the recent interest in " Psycho-neuro- immunology" ( the effect of
psyche on the immune system ), there is also a possibility that Yoga
therapy can modify the course of infectious diseases.

One of the stress conditions which can definitely be controlled through
yoga therapy is bronchial asthma. Beneficial effects of specific yoga
practices, such as pranayamas, or kriyas can alleviate asthma. Patients
with type II daibetes mellitus were also shown to improve significantly
following yoga practice. Systematic studies on the effects of Yoga
therapy for essential hypertension has shown that Y T compares
favourably with bio-feedback. A study conducted in the UK on patients
with rheumatoid arthritis demonstrated that Y T reduced symptoms
and need for medicine.

Scientific studies also show that if pathological Angst ( anxiety )
patients practice Yogic techniques such as Pranayamas ( which
means the control of the Vital Force, Prana ), they show significant
improvement.

Yoga therapy has also been used in the rehabilitation of the mentally
handicapped. Ten months of yoga practice significantly improved the
IQ, eye-hand coordination and social adaptation of 45 children with
varying degress of mental retardation.

Psycho-neuro-immunology has given rise to interest in the idea that
Y T can be used for the management of infectious diseases such
as pulmonary tuberculosis.Studies indicate two months of Y T along
with short term chemotherapy caused tremendous change for the
better. This beneficial effect of Yoga on the immune system has
delighted the alternate medical community. Holistic health practiti-
oners how talk about the the effect of Y T in cancer and even in
AIDS patients. It has been shown that the practice of Yoga reduces
the unpleasant side effects of chemotherapy in patients with
cancer of the uterine cervix. It is also interesting to study
scientifically investigated reports on cancer regression following
meditation. It is encouraging to note that there has been a scientific
study which showed that AIDS patients benefited ( clinically,
psychologically, immunologically ) from Y T.

Ayurveda, Tai Chi, Y T, Kai-Igaku, Pranic Healing, Reflexology, Reiki,
Acupuncture are all included amongst the 70 systems of Alternative
Medicine which are prevalent today. All these come under Holistic
Medicine which highlights the greatness of the Whole more than the
parts. ( " The Whole is greater than the sum of its parts " )

A good site where you can get quality information about Holistic
Medicine is www.holistic-alt.com

Yogic Diet & Prevention of Cancer

Modern reasearch shows that diets such as smoked fish/ meat
or other foods known to contain carcinogenic chemicals should be
avoided at all costs. Because of the Western fast food type diet,
colon cancer in men, promoted by high meat ( beef ) and fat
consumption is on the increase in the West. There is no doubt
that a high fibre, low-fat diet reduces the risk of colon cancer.

Many compounds which are potent carcinogens are contained
in cigarette smoking as well as smoked or barbecued meat or fish
products. They include benzenes ( in the tar component of cigarette
smoke), heterocyclic amines & polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
( in smoked / barbecued meat or fish ). That explains why lung
cancer is on the rise in the Western male population during the
last century. Colon cancer has reached endemic proportions in
the West ( because of higher consumption of barbequed meat
and beef fat ) & stomach cancer occurs at an alarming rate in
Japan because of the Japanese habit of consuming fish.

Claims which need furthur research

While spices such as ( black or green) or spices such as fresh ginger,
garlic & turmeric have been reported to reduce the risk of colon
cancer, onion is claimed to lower the risk of stomach cancer.
Soyabean products reduces the risk of prostate cancer. Skin
cancer is reduced, it is claimed, by topical application of some
constituents of ginger oil and ginger extract. It is true that more
research is needed on natural compounds. One breakthorough is
the discovery of taxol, a plant product which is of tremendous
benefit in certain cancers. There are many such waiting for their
discovery, particularly from indigenous plants in India, with proper
scientific research tools & testing.

Hygiea's Commandment that "Thou shalt eat unprocessed,
living natural food " merits consideration here. Naturopathy
asks us to consume 100 grams fruits & 300 grams vegetables
( organically grown ) daily. Yoga with its emphasis on a naturopathic
diet of fruits & vegetables can show us the path to perfect health &
Wisdom. Naturopathy is a branch of Ayurveda, the Science of Life,
which is allied to Yoga.

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The Healing Centre in us

Yogic philosophy averrs that true healing comes from within, the
Self, the divine component in man.

His great transparent mirror, Self !

Within each of us is the source of Life and health, the Divine Centre.
We have to learn to turn to that source and return to it again and
again. When we breathe it in, the freshness engages us. Yoga
frees us from the thraldom of both mind and matter & we become
more whole.

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While acknowledging the fact the the One Universal Substance which
compose the differentiated parts of the Universe is all this , one should
indulge in selfless service and love for Him.

Man has two duties - duty unto Caesar means we have to do our wordly
duties & duty unto Self or God means we have to do selfless service to
our brethren so that we fulfill the divine humanity in ourselves.

There is a poetic verse which says that trees exist for altruism, that
rivers exist for altruism, that cows exist for altruism and hence this
body is for Altruism or selfless service.

The basis of all service is Love. When we love, we serve. Service is divine
and service is one of the means to exhaust one's own Karma .

Karma is defined as action and all actions have reactions. The grand Law of
Causation, the Law of Cause and Effect, the Law of Retribution is called
philosophically as the Law of Karma. What ye sow, ye reap is the
quintessence of this Divine Law.

So we as composite creatures have done both good and evil and
good & evil karmas haunt us. But in order to attain to Self_Actualisation,
we should exhaust our karma. As far as karma is concerned there will
be backlog and it will be difficult to exhaust karma all of a sudden. But
absolute surrender to the Divine is the only remedy and while we tread
the Path Celestial, all karmas get burnt up.

In Silence, we have to climb from our own earths to our own heavens,
rendering to the Caesar of the outer world the things which are lawfully
his, and at the same time fulfilling the Law of Wisdom which will set us
up and distinguish us from the ranks of other men.

It is true that many adversities and opposition we may have to confront.
But these are merely parts of the process and tests of fidelity. Some
people on this Path Eternal complain that they and their friends also
are visited by misfortune. But we have to understand that they are
wages and Initiation is a process of intensive culture and accelerated
evolution. It is our Karma exhausting itself.

We have to understand that the Divine Will is leading us, through every
circumstance, towards the Final Realisation. This faith will give us
equanimity.

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We are given the commandment " Dont bother about the result while
doing work" There is a subtle wisdom behind this. Our Rajasic ( human)
ego has a basic defect. It want to be compensated for the work done.
But Self-Realisation appears somewhat elusive and distant a Goal.It is
not possible to get Realisation within one or two years. Hence our Rajasic
ego always demands some compensation for the altruistic work done.
It feels hurt if it its work is not paid. In order to overcome the
agitations of our worldly ego, we are given the supreme commandment to ignore
compensation for work done by us.

So our task is to work selflessly for humankind. Selfless service helps in
erasing the ego. We have to redeem this earth of ours which appears to
be sunk in evil and sin. Only by Universal friendship and Universal brother-
hood can this world be redeemed ! Love alone is the Redeemer !

Man, by definition, is a composite creature. We have a positive as well
as a negative aspect, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde. The positive aspect of Man
is called Punya Purusha and the negative aspect as Papa Purusha.
While doing selfless service, we have to imagine that the Papa Purusha
( Evil Man ) in us is getting destroyed and that the Punya Purusha ( Noble
Man ) is in the ascendancy in us. Once the Negative Aspect ( Papa Pur-
usha ) is destroyed in us and the Punya Purusha ( Noble Man ) is affirmed,
we have reached the Ultimate Goal !

By serving man we serve God, the highest principle in us. Forgetting the
ego, we have to do selfless service to attain the Ulimate Bliss. Forget the
ego; let it melt and merge with all its layers of Consciousness !

While business people say that it is Action alone which can convert dreams
into dollars, we have to understand that their aim is wealth and they are
following similar principles; but here our aim is Self Actualisation and it
is Action alone which converts our heavenly dreams into Self- Realisation !

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Integral Life & the Universal Stream of Consciousness, Prana

Never in the integral view developed in ancient India was life regarded as restricted to certain cellular activities. Rather, life is a Universal stream of Consciousness known as Prana in the Upanishads & Consciousness- Force ( Chit Shakti ) in the Tantras. Each living being represents a centre around which Prana moves at different levels known as sheaths ( koshas). At the core of this multistoreyed personality structure is the locus of the Self, known as the Atman.The Upanishads state that just as the spokes of a wheel are fixed at the hub, so also Prana and all psycho-physical structures are fixed in the Self. The Self ( Atman ) is the Master Controller of Life that Western science is seeking. The Vijnanamaya Kosha ( Intellectual Sheath) & the Anandamaya Kosha ( Bliss Sheath ) are the sheaths where the light of the Self is experienced.

The unattached Self, exercises its power through the Will ( known as Dhrti), which in Yogic psychology is regarded as the dynamic aspect of intelligence. With the help of the pure Will, a Yogi is able to keep all his sense organs, all activities and mind under control, says the Geetha. Acquisition of this pure will is the result of a Spiritual Awakening. This Awakening, which takes place only through prolonged & intense spiritual struggles, opens the divine door in the heart. This gives the yogi access to all kosas or the five sheaths. He gains the capacity to open each kosa to the stream of the Cosmic Prana. The stream of universal life flushes out impurities & diseases from the personality system and brings in new vigour and strength.

The world is overcome, aye even here, By such that fix their faith on Unity The sinless Brahma ( Absolute ) dwells in Unity, And they in Brahma ( Absolute )! ( The Song Celestial ) The Cause all Disease - "Fault of Awarenes"

Intense striving alone can pave the way for this kind of yogic self- mastery. But an inner alertness & some degree of general supervision over all his activites such as eating, sleeping,exercise, response to stressful situations etc can be attained by anyone. It is failure of this inner watchfulness, known as Prajnaparadha or "Fault of Awareness ", caused by ignorance and negligence that makes a person yield to evil thoughts and deeds that is the root cause of all diseases. .

Of the triune attributes of Nature - Rajas, Thamas and Satwa ( humanity, bestiality, divinity ), both Rajas ( humanity ) & Thamas ( bestiality ) are pathogenic. Satwa is non-pathogenic meaning that living in rhythm with Nature can save us from diseases.

Charaka Samhita, an authentic treaitse on Ayurveda states "The disturbance of the three humours are caused by Prajnapara- dha, produced by the distortion of the intellect, will & memory " . Some of the aetiological factors are carelessness, lack of alertness, forgetfulness & misuse of will power.The root cause of most of the psychosomatic or constitutional disorders is Prajnaparadha, the misuse of our cognitive and conative faculties. It is our unconscious way of living, not in conformity with natural law, that is the primary cause of illness.

Health can be restored by changing our way of living to a Self- directed style. Hyperacidity, rheumatism, irritable bowel syndrome and similar disorders are the body's alarm signals We can bring about integration of the personality if we extend our Consciousness into the interior parts of the body & bring these
neglected areas closer to the light of the Self. This integration fortifies our immune system and restores the coordination, rhythm and balance in the working of the different organs. This kind of extension of Consciousness can be done in different ways.

Extension of Consciousness by Meditation

The inner awareness which is the result of absorption in Meditation can be extended into the affected part of the body through concentrative visualization. If these meditative techniques are practised for some days, the process of self-renewal & self-defence gets accelerated and healing takes place automatically.

Everything in Life has opposites, Yin-Yang. (Yin is expansion and Yang is contraction ). The most common yin-yang imbalance is stress arousal. Stress arousal increases the adrenaline & cortisol levels which inhibits the immune system. Stress is misplaced effort & takes away the energy required for healing.

Ultradian healing response is the second major yin-yang balance. Every one and a half to 2 hours , our mind-body goes through a period of daydream or slowing called the 'Ultradian healing response'. We are neglecting our healing cycle if we artificially keep perked up with coffee, cigarettes, alcoholism or workaholism. Daydreaming, meditation & quiet time allows us to take advantage of this Ultradian healing cycle.

Modern Psychology & Psychoanalysis deals with the Subconscious & Unconscious. Aurobindo averred that the Superconscient and not the Subconscient is the foundation of life. The Fourfold Yoga is the science of the Superconscious Mind. The mind via meditation opens up to the Superconscient and healing takes up automatically.

Jung spiritualised Psycho-Analysis and was not an atheist like Freud. Modern psychology is an infant science, rash, fumbling and crude. In it the universal habit of the human mind, to highlight a half-truth and generalise it unduly, runs riot here. Freudian psychoanalysis is half- knowledge & half-knowledge is dangerous & can be an impediment in the realisation of Absolute Truth. Neither the Subconscious (which modern psychology highlights) - nor the Unconscious (which Psychoanalysis highlights) are the important elements.The Supercon-scious, and not the subconscious ( or the Unconscious ) is the foundation of Life. The science of the Superconscient is Yoga ( whose Western equivalent is Free Masonry.) The Superconscient is our evolutionary future as the subconscient was our evolutionary past.

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Regarding the Seventh House

In Mundane Astrology, the Seventh House may represent diplomacy & War but in Natal Astrology, it represents the Life-Partner & love-life.Malefics afflicting the Seventh House indicate many affairs and divorce. Benefics posited therein means a smooth love life.

Effect of Seventh Lord in the Ascendant

As the 7th lord is in the ascendant, the native will marry an acquaintance .
They are of wavering minds and do not stand firm on their words & actions. They are quite flexible and not at all domineering. They are adepts at finding out escape routes from critical situations. They will get a cordially disposed spouse as the seventh lord is well placed. Their public relations will be good.

Effect of Seventh Lord in the Second House

As the 7th lord is in the 2nd, the native will find inordinate wealth & prosperity after marriage. As a result they will be beseiged by problems caused by those who become enemies due to jealousy. They may be subject to ordeals by fire & will have to face Govt enquiries and litigation. They will hate their fate & the people who caused them. Ultimately they emerge graceful & successful.

Effect of Seventh Lord in the Third House

As the 7th lord is in the 3rd, the native may have to bear losses on account of the upbringing of children.Their daughter will bring them better luck. Their mental image of their partner is that of a loving and endearing personalilty. They are adepts at mental gymnastics as they weigh everything & sort out things using a cool and analytical intellect.

Effect of Seventh Lord in the Fourth House

As the 7th lord is in 4th, the native will have a lucky partner who gives a satisfactory married life with children & comforts.They are not the type to enforce their ideas on their partner. They are noble that way and they are good friends always & remain that way forever.If difference of opinion surfaces they clear it out with rapproachment and maintain harmony. Domestic life is built upon the rock in their case.

Effect of Seventh Lord in the Fifth House

As the 7th lord is in 5th, a rich partner is indicated. They will achieve respectability and a majestic position in life. They are born salesmen & shine in marketing . They perform well in jobs where the gift of the gab and travelling are required . Their proper mindset and social skills pave the way for their progress and achievement in life.

Effect of Seventh Lord in the Sixth House

As the 7th lord is in the 6th, marital happiness is under threat. Their partner's constitution may not be at par with theirs. If they dont test the patience of partner with too much demands / questions everything will go smoothly between them. They will have to incorporate patience & perseverance which ultimately yields good return. Their spouse becomes too sickly & jealous when they demand too much.

Effect of Seventh Lord in the Seventh House

As the 7th lord is in the 7th, the native will be endowed with personal magnetism. They will have indomitable courage, skill & high I Q. Members of the opposite sex will be attracted to them in no mean measure for temporary / lasting relationships. They both preserve their youth & cheer & behave more or less like children for their mutual amusement. Their spouse in fact is far more realistic and practical as every situation is analysed calmly & cooly.

Effect of Seventh Lord in the Eighth House

As the 7th lord is in 8th, marriage will be with someone known to them earlier. Their luck is after marriage. They will be influenced by their spouse who will be far more mundane than them.They will find it difficult to fool their spouse for long as the partner happens to be too clever. Their next uneasy behaviour will let them down. Beware of clashes with partner which may lead to chaos.

Effect of Seventh Lord in the Ninth House

As the 7th lord is in the 9th, the native will do well with their spouse They will be unorthodox by nature and with diverse interests. They will be known for their versatility & will be able to concentrate on many fields. They feel that time wasted is life wasted.

They are more interested in the mysteries of life even though they do not want to discuss it with anybody. They will have a fortunate partner.

Effect of Seventh Lord in the Tenth House

As the 7th lord is in the 10th, they will get a devoted and chaste partner who will be a friend philosopher and guide to them contributing immensely to their progress & advancement. They will be pious & enjoy all the comforts of life. Their spouse is actually shrewd & can read between the lines. They will be successes abroad.

Effect of Seventh Lord in the Eleventh House

As the 7th lord is in the 11th, the native will gain immensely through marriage. Their spouse may be rich and religious. They have to adjust with their sons. Their spouse may gain a lot of property or may be usefully employed. They gain wealth via their spouse. Since 11th rules the fulfillment of all desires, they will achieve fulfillment of all desires via their spouse.

Effect of Seventh Lord in the Twelfth House

As the 7th lord is in the12th, the native's partner may spend more than what he/she budgets personally & they have to use all their tactics to manage their spouse. They believe in the principle "Economy is Prudence". Their income may be related to textiles.They are normally gentle and sensitive. Their partner's extravagance is counteracted by their economic prudence. They may lose largesse due to their partner's imprudence.

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Astrology & Astro-Numerology

Pythagorus deduced that the mystery of the Universe was pntercomprehensible in the Notion of the Number. All things originated from Infinity and is basically One, says classical Philosophy. Hence the Science of Numbers,Numerology, attained importance amongst the psychic sciences.

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While the classical school of Numerology favoured the Birth Number,another system based on the Vital Number existed in ancient times.

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Astrology & Astro-Gemology

Howard Beckman ( www.p-g-a.org) writes that " In Ayurveda, gems are used according to the principles of the doshas, to counteract those which are out of balance. Gems transmit cosmic rays of color and store them in inexhaustible quantities. Ruby emits a red ray that is hot and therefore pitta. "

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Synastry or Compatibility between Couples.

The art of scrutinising horoscopes for compatibility is known as Synastry and there are softwares to check the same. Vedic Synastry is deep and many factors govern compatiblity.

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Astrology & the Fourfold Yoga ( The Science of Cosmic Union ) 

The Ego is the imperfect term in Man and Self is the perfect term. The Ego is the lower imperfect term of our being; the Self is the higher perfect term. All Yogic systems intend to eliminate and erase the Ego. To erase the Ego, the easiest path is Bhakti Yoga, a yoga of Self-surrender.

Amongst the Fourfold Yoga, Bhakti Yoga has more power than others to eliminate the Ego as its basic postulate is " I am nothing; Thou art everything" !

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Astrology & Occult Vibratory Chemistry ( Tantra )

The Law of the Mount

The Tantric lives on the Mount & fulfills the Law of the Mount. Therefore comes to him Wisdom, Grace and sovereign power, transcending anything that his unitiated fellowmen can yet conceive. His standards are high; aesethetic, moral & ethical. He is there to see that the world does not fall into greater corruption than its present state. Initiates are the salt of the earth, the light of the world because without their leavening presence in it, the world would sink into greater corruption than it at present suffers. It is his Wisdom & knowledge which balances the evil & sin of this world.

His light and life is given to balance here The dark account of mortal Ignorance !

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Astrology & Quantum ( Holistic ) Medicine

In his essay " Self Healing ", Dr Naras Bhat writes that " everything in life has opposites - Yin-Yang. There are two types of yin-yang imbalances - Stress arousal & the Ultradian Healing Response.

Stress arousal increases the adrenaline and cortisol levels which suppress  the immune system. Stress is misplaced effort and takes away the energy needed for healing.

The other imbalance is the Ultradian Healing Response. Every 90-120 minutes, our body-mind goes through a period of daydream or slowing called the "Ultradian Healing Response". If we artificially keep perked up with coffee, ciagarettes or workaholism, we are neglecting our healing cycle. Meditation, daydreaming, healthy snacks or single quiet time allows us to take advantage of this healing cycle.Physical exercise is the

yang side of rest.

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Vedic Astrology Lesson 23

The advent of the New Age in the Dark Age ( Kali Yuga ) ushered in immense spirituality. With Jupiter's entry into Cancer, the world is undergoing a spiritual transformation.

The Effects of the 9th Lord in the 12 Houses

The 9th House is the most important house as it deals with fortune.It is said that a Wise One prayed that she should have fortunate children, and not scholars or heroes. Fortune is an invisible goddess which no wealth can
court. How can we define fortune ? It is said that a man needs health, wealth & wisdom. All these three in equilibrium is Fortune !

The Effects of the 9th Lord in the Ascendant

As the 9th lord is in the Ascendant the native will be a self made person. He/she will definitely get public honour and acknowledgment becuse of his/her charming personality and pleasing manners. Acceptance & encouragement will be given without any hesitation by seniors . Due to the dint of their hard work they will reach the top. They are endowed ith personal magnetism & the good will gained by them from the public
will be enjoyed by posterity .

The Effects of the 9th Lord in the Second House

As the 9th lord is the 2nd, the native will be the son of a rich and influential man. They will inherit paternal property. Their knowledge on subjects selected by them is accepted generally. If they get proper opportunities and encouragement they will become scholars in their specialised fields. They need variety and lack of variety
frustrates them. They cannot concentrate on one subject for long.

The Effects of the 9th Lord in the Third House

As the 9th lord is in the 3rd, means of the native's father will be moderate. They may have to come up via writing. Fraternal happiness will be theirs. They will have pleasing personalities and charming manners. As the 9th lord is in the 7th from the 9th, their father will be a respectable man in society. They become suspicious because of their over-analytical nature. They are lovers of mysteries and try to solve them.

The Effects of the 9th Lord in the Fourth House

As the 9th lord is in the 4th, the native will have beautiful houses & conveyances. They are deeply attached to mother who is also a fortunate individual. They may inherit father's immovable properties. Their father may be quite hard hearted & their childhood memories will revolve around that image. Disharmony may exist betwixt parents. They generate strong sex appeal and put the principle "Work is Worship " in action.

The Effects of the 9th Lord in the Fifth House

As the 9th lord is in the 5th, Destiny will give the native a famous & prosperous father. As the 9th lord is in the 9th from the 9th, father becomes fortunate and successful. They will be renowned for their learning and will be of charitable disposition. Their character will be spotless. They will have immense courage which will serve them in the hour of crisis. They will be prosperous and their domestic life will be satisfactory.

The Effects of the 9th Lord in the Sixth House

As the 9th lord is in 6th, the native's father may have to face health problems. Unless proper care is exercised it may develop into a chronic disease. Their revenge is always cruel and swift if they feel that they have been cheated. Wealth will be gained as a result of successful termination of father's legal problems. Money as compensation comes to them automatically. Their father may have to face litigation and other problems. Since the 9th lord is in the 10th from the 9th, father becomes successful professionally.

The Effects of the 9th Lord in the Seventh House

As the 9th lord is in the 7th, luck is generally after marriage. Father goes abroad and prospers. They also will find their fortune in foreign lands. They will be blessed with a noble and lucky spouse They dont think of marriage as a game but rather as a sacramental function. An understanding partner wont worry about their fidelity. They love domestic life and want to be with members of their family. 11th from the 9th means fulfillment of fortune & all desires.

The Effects of the 9th Lord in the Eighth House

As the 9th lord is in the 8th, the native may have to face separation from their father. Problems manifest for their elder brothers and sisters on account of them . Their fortunes will be subject to dire vicissitudes. Their fiscal fortune do not remain constant. They are undoubtedly very good salesmen. They deride Religion and its
institutions. As the 8th is 12th from the 9th, they may have to suffer reverses in luck and constant bickerings in married life are to be expected. Children may also pose problems.

The Effects of the 9th Lord in the Ninth House

As the 9th lord is in the 9th the native will have a long-lived & prosperous father. They are respected in society and known to be very lucky enjoying paternal legacy. They will be extolled as exemplars and their qualities will be a source of inspiration to others. Even their relatives gain immensely from their luck. Their father plays a pivotal role in their development and progress. They will be intensely religious and charitable. They earn largesse
from their foreign visits. They will have a cordially disposed spouse and good children.

The Effects of the 9th Lord in the Tenth House

As the 9th lord is in the 10th, the native will become famous & powerful This is said to be a powerful RajaYoga, a combination for political power. They will be blessed with a royal status in Govt or in defence. With their charming personality they will endear themselves to all. Wisdom and wit will be reflected in marital life. Sometimes they are shy and timid & sometimes they are loquacious and exhibitextrovert qualities.

The Effects of the 9th Lord in the Eleventh House

As the 9th lord is in the 11th and as this is a Dhana Yoga, the native will be above want. They will be blessed with influential friends. Father is also renowned and well off. Their capability is enormous in the sense they will leave their footprints in the sands of time by way of great achievements.Wealth beyond the dreams of avarice they will have. They are masterminds when it comes to execution of any plan with malice aforethought.

The Effects of the 9th Lord in the Twelfth House

As the 9th lord is in the 12th, luck does not come to the native . They may have to work very hard in life. Even then success do not come to them. Their father may leave them penniless. 9th lord in the 12th does not indicate a rich background. They may be faced with financial difficulties due to festivals and celebrations. They have to exercise caution and follow the principles of economic prudence. Article by G Kumar, Astrologer & Epistemologist of http://www.eastrovedica.com. A versatile Viral Marketing expert , he has made his dotcom successful through VM. To subscribe to his Free ezine, the Z Files, click here mailto:zodiac20@vsnl.com?subject=subscribe.
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