Yantra
Yantra should be frequently energized with the appropriate Mantras. They must be cleaned and empowered periodically like gemstones by the user. Yantras are less expensive than gemstones. They can be more eff ec ectve than gems if meditated upon with mantras. They possess no side/harmful eff ects. ects.
YANTRAS Each planet in astrology possesses a special energ y pattern. A Yantra is the visible form of an energy body, represented by a Mantra. Two general types of Yantras exist: ’
a. Numerical Yantra s - where in special significant numbers nu mbers are inscribed. b. Geometrical Yantra s - based on specific geometrical designs. ’
Yantra should be frequently energized with the appropriate Mantras. They must be cleaned and empowered periodically like gemstones by the user. Yantra,s are l ess expensive than gemstones. They can be more effective than gems if meditated upon with mantras. They possess no side/harmful effects. While there is a wide range of Yantra s - each with a specific purpose, we at viswanadhajyothirnilyam.com have focused on the four basic purposes of life and have selected those Yantra s that address the fulfillment of desires in these four directions. According to Vedic teachings, the four basic purposes or goals of life are: ’
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Pursuit of Dharma (Vocation), Pursuit of Artha (Wealth), Pursuit of Kama (Sensual Pleasures), Pursuit of Moksha (Salvation) Planetary Yantra The Planetary Yantra has two sides. On one side is the impression of the Surya Yantra and the reverse is the Numerical Yantra with its own planet Mantra for the planet that is prescribed for you.
Planetary Yantras have been used by astrologers as remedial measures to h elp balance, give strength and calm the energies of planets. p lanets. The Planetary Yantra has two sides-on one side is the impression of the Surya Yantra and the reverse is the Numerical Yantra with its own planet Mantra for the planet that is prescribed for you. From times immemorial, Vedic Astrology has had the power to make u s aware of the planetary influences on our lives as well as the remedial power to help us balance balan ce the planetary influences and of improving them. It is said that the 'Devas' (Gods) or Deities (Goddess) reside in the Yantras and by performing 'Pooja' or worship of Yantras, one can appease the Deities, remove the malefic effects of planets, and increase the flow of positive influences. Planetary Yantras available.
Planetary Yantra for Sun will increase vitality, success and intellect. It lessens anger
and egoism. The only appropriate and most powerful protection for people who has debilitated Sun in their Natal Chart. fa mily and Planetary Yantra for Moon will bring better insight, love of home and family emotional stability. The only appropriate and most powerful protection for p eople who has debilitated Moon in their Natal Chart. Planetary Yantra for Mars will increase audacity, sportsmanship and determination. It helps with marital problems and divorce, violence an d debts. The only appropriate and most powerful protection for people who has debilitated Mars in their Natal Chart. Planetary Yantra for Mercury helps in communicating and learning. Lack of concentration, restlessness, nervous disorders, and eccentric behavior can be decreased by this yantra. The only appropriate and most powerful protection for people who has debilitated Mercury in their Natal Chart. Planetary Yantra for Jupiter brings generosity, joy, concentration and fertility. It is beneficial for children, creativity and meditation. The only app ropriate and most powerful protection for people who has debilitated Jupiter in their Natal Chart. Planetary Yantra for Venus makes one more loving, friendly, artistic, popular and leads to a good marriage. The only appropriate and most powerful protection for people who has debilitated Venus in their Natal Chart. Planetary Yantra for Saturn decreases loneliness, depression, isolation, and suffering. The only appropriate and most powerful p owerful protection for people who has debilitated Saturn in their Natal Chart. on ly appropriate Planetary Yantra for Rahu increases popularity, fame and power. The only and most powerful protection for people who has debilitated Rahu in their Natal Chart. Planetary Yantra for Ketu increases spirituality, healing, helps with perception, mysterious illnesses, allergies, concentration and liberation. The only appropriate and most powerful protection for people who has debilitated Ketu in their Natal Chart.
Numeric Surya Yantra Sun is the prime ray that nourishes all other planet rays. It is symbolized as the light of life, nourishment, evolution and revelation. It is that element of creation without which every other aspect of creation is non-existent. In all the philosophic and religious existence in different cultures of the world, sun holds the highest position. In effect each of us have to pass the test of evil, elevate ourselves to the platform of sound judgment and only then can the true light be visible for us. So, when Saturn is causing sorrow it is actually letting us know about our own actions. It cannot cause sorrow prom the prime journey as God created all of us in his form and gave a minute portion of his power to all of us. The reservoir was the same so Saturn had no role to play then. It is only at later stage during our karmic journey that we gathered negative points and each one of them have to be balanced through the suffering inflicted by Saturn. So it is said t hat one can only reach the light of the Sun after having crossed the darkness of Saturn. The numeric Yantra is an all purpose Yantra created out of three prime metals. Gold, Silver and Copper. Copper is the core, then there is a Silver border and finally encased in gold. The numeric pattern is engraved on the c opper on one side and the t he “beeja” (seed) mantra or the prime syllable that connects
Planetary Yantra for Sun will increase vitality, success and intellect. It lessens anger
and egoism. The only appropriate and most powerful protection for people who has debilitated Sun in their Natal Chart. fa mily and Planetary Yantra for Moon will bring better insight, love of home and family emotional stability. The only appropriate and most powerful protection for p eople who has debilitated Moon in their Natal Chart. Planetary Yantra for Mars will increase audacity, sportsmanship and determination. It helps with marital problems and divorce, violence an d debts. The only appropriate and most powerful protection for people who has debilitated Mars in their Natal Chart. Planetary Yantra for Mercury helps in communicating and learning. Lack of concentration, restlessness, nervous disorders, and eccentric behavior can be decreased by this yantra. The only appropriate and most powerful protection for people who has debilitated Mercury in their Natal Chart. Planetary Yantra for Jupiter brings generosity, joy, concentration and fertility. It is beneficial for children, creativity and meditation. The only app ropriate and most powerful protection for people who has debilitated Jupiter in their Natal Chart. Planetary Yantra for Venus makes one more loving, friendly, artistic, popular and leads to a good marriage. The only appropriate and most powerful protection for people who has debilitated Venus in their Natal Chart. Planetary Yantra for Saturn decreases loneliness, depression, isolation, and suffering. The only appropriate and most powerful p owerful protection for people who has debilitated Saturn in their Natal Chart. on ly appropriate Planetary Yantra for Rahu increases popularity, fame and power. The only and most powerful protection for people who has debilitated Rahu in their Natal Chart. Planetary Yantra for Ketu increases spirituality, healing, helps with perception, mysterious illnesses, allergies, concentration and liberation. The only appropriate and most powerful protection for people who has debilitated Ketu in their Natal Chart.
Numeric Surya Yantra Sun is the prime ray that nourishes all other planet rays. It is symbolized as the light of life, nourishment, evolution and revelation. It is that element of creation without which every other aspect of creation is non-existent. In all the philosophic and religious existence in different cultures of the world, sun holds the highest position. In effect each of us have to pass the test of evil, elevate ourselves to the platform of sound judgment and only then can the true light be visible for us. So, when Saturn is causing sorrow it is actually letting us know about our own actions. It cannot cause sorrow prom the prime journey as God created all of us in his form and gave a minute portion of his power to all of us. The reservoir was the same so Saturn had no role to play then. It is only at later stage during our karmic journey that we gathered negative points and each one of them have to be balanced through the suffering inflicted by Saturn. So it is said t hat one can only reach the light of the Sun after having crossed the darkness of Saturn. The numeric Yantra is an all purpose Yantra created out of three prime metals. Gold, Silver and Copper. Copper is the core, then there is a Silver border and finally encased in gold. The numeric pattern is engraved on the c opper on one side and the t he “beeja” (seed) mantra or the prime syllable that connects
to the power of the Sun is inscribed on the other side or the back of the pattern on silver. This Yantra is meant to be worn as a pendant and it must lie between the breasts. The prime power of all planets lie with the Sun. Sun signifies light and good while Saturn signifies darkness and all that is considered as bad. The subtlety of this theory goes to the root cause of all that is considered bad that evil was created by God in order to save the good. Evil is also a creation of God. A blind man has no idea of light as he/she has never experienced it. Unless one experiences the bad, there is no distinction between the two. .It is most recommended for those with weak, afflicted or debilitated Sun. It is also highly beneficial for those who are not enjoying a good level of success in life. It recommended for all.
Jupiter Yantra Just as each planet has a mantra, a special sound energy; there is special energy pattern for each planet, a Yantra. The Yantra is a special geometric design, which is the visible form, the energy body, of the mantra, and the planet to which it corresponds. Yantras sometimes supplement the power of mantras and can become as strong as the mantras themselves. If a mantra is t he invisible driving force, the Yantra is the visible means to gain power and wealth, ward off evil and illnesses, nullify the ill effects of material existence, bring you to the path of virtue and fortune, enhance your capabilities - and bless you with almost any material comfort or spiritual benefit you desire. Place Jupiter Yantra on the altar, recite the mantra 108 times while gazing at the image on Thursdays. It can also be used during Jupiter dashas. Jupiter Yantra can be placed on a Northeast wall and we feel the difference in our life. It brings joy, helps in concentrating and also helps in fertility. It is good for people suffering from diabetes, liver and gallbladder problems, hip disorders and skin diseases. The Jupiter Yantra has Jupiter’s numeric pattern engraved on it. This numeric sequence relates specifically to the magic square of the number five. The numbers add up to 27 for each column, and 81 for the total. The reverse side of the Jupiter Yantra has the planetary symbol of Jupiter engraved on it. The Yantra ships with a Silver Chain in a Velvet Pouch. All instructions for energizing the Yantra, along with the Mantra w ill be delivered electronically.
Moon Yantra
It is easy to discard Chandra or Moon as an insignificant planet in respect to strong malefic planet like Saturn or great benefic such as Jupiter. But this very potent yet subtle energy energ y of Moon creates the perfect mind of a mortal without which whic h the purpose of being a human being is lost. Moon is affected easily when in contact with Saturn, Rahu or Ketu. The mind of the person becomes clouded with a sense of doom unless Moon is in its own house or sign of exaltation.
Even when it is in comfortable locations, some of its moon shine is lost. Moon is our capacity to be happy, as a ruler of the mind it is our gateway to the finer feelings in life. This Moon Yantra is essentially beneficial for people with debilitated or afflicted Moon by either, co-habitation or aspect of Saturn, Rahu or Ketu. Moon suffers the most and so does the person whose chart has this misfortune. This Yantra stays more energized in combination with Regular Practice of Chandi Path (The glory of Durga is known from the ancient treatise of Markandeyo Purana. It is known as Devi Mahatmyam or Durga Saptasati and was written in 700 slokas. Devi Durga was generated and
empowered by the unification process of all the power of the gods and destroyed the demons who had dislodged them from their divine abode. Devi Chandi is also the image of the eternal mother who in her different forms killed various demons like Mahishasur, Shumbh & Nishumbh, Raktabeej, Chando, Mundo, Dhumrolochana and their army and saved the Devas from destruction. Chandi is Durga at her most terrifying image, there is nothing that can be victorious against it. It is said that these slokas are powerful Mantras against all evils. We ourselves generate negative energy and suffer from tension and fatigue. This fatigue due to the struggle for existence has chain reaction at our domestic front where family starts to squirm under the pressure of negative vibes. Ultimately, peace and harmony are lost when our professional front becomes shaky and shows signs of decline. The world is a huge reservoir where there are millions of souls who generate this negative energy unconsciously. The random activities create chaos in and around us. While there is effort to eliminate the same but the veil of maya (Illusory world) causes delusion and we fall prey to wrong decisions. There can be real living enemies or there can be negative factors in our minds that can become our enemies detrimental for our development or there can be negative powers that work against us due to our interaction with other mortals. Instances of enmity, rivalry and unavoidable obstacles are regular phenomena of human existence. While we try our level best to overcome them but a lot of energy and time goes into this effort. It would not be wrong or false to conclude that we waste a tremendous amount of life force in fighting these shadows. The end result is never perfect and we go from one obstacle to the other. Devi Mahatmaya or Durga Saptasati or the Chandi is divided into 13 Chapters and consists of 700 slokas or mantras. Recitation of these slokas is known as Chandi Paath and has been recited and known to combat every kind of enmity and adversity, from ages forgotten. It has been used as the most powerful weapon by the Devas (gods) and mortals alike.) . The power loss of this luminary is made up and it
starts generating its potential effects in the life of the person and brings in happiness and optimism.
This Yantra is crafted as a 1 inch diameter silver locket with a 3 carat natural white pearl in a perfect astrological setting. The front face of the locket has the planetary symbol of Moon while the reverse is engraved with the numeric energy pattern of the Moon. This numeric sequence relates specifically to the magic square of the number two. The numbers add up to 18 for each column, and 54 for the total. The Yantra ships after a traditional energizing ceremon y with a Silver Chain in a Velvet Pouch. All instructions for energizing the Yantra, along with the Mantra will be delivered electronically. Hanumaan Kavach
Mars controls our actions and Lord Hanumaan controls Mars. We can harmonize our Mars, the indicator of our energy and motivation through spiritual practice, Mantra and Meditation. Too much aggression can bring ruin to love, finance, career and almost every positive aspect of life. Hanumaan Kavach is the best protection in our daily life. From the rich background of the Vedas and the Puranas, Cyber Astro brings you an exclusive and powerful remedy for signs of Mars affliction with our special offer of the Hanuman Kavach and kit. A "Kavach" is a shield or protection against danger. Get your own protective Armour against the malefic influences of Mars. It would also h elp you to remain focused in your endeavors, enjoy a happy & successful career & married life and will also ensure safe travelling. In Indian mythology, Lord Hanuman is considered the God of power and strength and is worshipped by millions every Tuesday. Hanuman Kavach properly energized by prayer and meditation is the protective shield, which will protect the wearer ag ainst all evils, perils and various diseases caused due to the unfavorable Mars. This represents a worship of the Supreme Lord, for acquiring knowledge, physical and mental strength, truthfulness, sincerity, selflessness, humility, loyalty, and profound devotion to the Lord. Who needs protection?
People with Mars afflictions or Kuja Dosha (defect) in birth chart. Manglik people facing crisis in Married/Love life. People who desire a "Quest for Excellence" beyond the normal plane.
Chandi Path
The power of evil is so great that even gods are unable to combat it single handed. It is only through the united effort of divinity in totality that it can be defeated. The name Chandi is one of the many names of goddess Durga. The glory of Durga is known from t he ancient treatise of Markandeyo Purana. It is known as Devi Mahatmyam or Durga Saptasati and was written in 700 slokas. Devi Durga was generated and
empowered by the unification process of all the power of the gods and destroyed the demons who had dislodged them from their divine abode.
Devi Chandi is also the image of the eternal mother who in her different forms killed various demons like Mahishasur, Shumbh & Nishumbh, Raktabeej, Chando, Mundo, Dhumrolochana and their army and saved the Devas from destruction. Chandi is Durga at her most terrifying image, there is nothing that can be victorious against it. It is said that these slokas are powerful Mantras against all evils. We ourselves generate negative energy and suffer from tension and fatigue. This fatigue due to the struggle for existence has chain reaction at our domestic front where family starts to squirm under the pressure of negative vibes. Ultimately, peace and harmony are lost when our professional front becomes shaky and shows signs of decline. The world is a huge reservoir where there are millions of souls who generate this negative energy unconsciously. The random activities create chaos in and around us. While there is effort to eliminate the same but the veil of maya (Illusory world) causes delusion and we fall prey to wrong decisions. There can be real living enemies or there can be negative factors in our minds that can become our enemies detrimental for our development or there can be negative powers that work against us due to our interaction with other mortals. Instances of enmity, rivalry and unavoidable obstacles are regular phenomena of human existence. While we try our level best to overcome them but a lot of energy and time goes into this effort. It would not be wrong or false to conclude that we waste a tremendous amount of life force in fighting these shadows. The end result is never perfect and we go from one obstacle to the other. Devi Mahatmaya or Durga Saptasati or the Chandi is divided into 13 Chapters and co nsists of 700 slokas or mantras. Recitation of these slokas is known as Chandi Paath and has been recited and known to combat every kind of enmity and adversity, from ages forgotten. It has been used as the most powerful weapon by the Devas (gods) and mortals alike.
Shri Yantra Installing a Shree Yantra in one's home or at the place of work will protect from all Vastu deficiencies. It is most powerful device to balance Yin and Yang energies around us(as attempted in Fengshui protections). It purifies the environment and it helps crating wealth and prosperity not only for the individual but also in the entire environment surrounding the individual. This is not just a myth – it's a tried and tested process. Shree is the personification of Goddess Lakshmi herself. The symbol of the Goddess of bounty & plenty. Since ancient times, it has been a common practice to install a S hree Yantra at the gate of all Hindu temples. This Yantra is said to possess the powers to remove all negative vibrations and energies from the environment. Meditating on the Shree Yantra harmonizes and optimizes all legitimate goals in our life.
It is the most powerful geometrical Yantra for peace & prosperity. Its design is based on intersection of nine triangles. Four of these triangles point u pward and five downward. The four upward pointing triangles are the Shiva triangle (Male or Yang forces) and five downward pointing triangles are Shakti or Durga triangles (female or Yin forces). A co mbination of these nine triangles makes Shree Yantra the most dynamic of all Yantras. For best results, we will recommend two Shree Yantras, one for home and one for work place. Five minutes meditation on Shree Yantra with the recommended mantra everyday will do wonders to increase all round wealth and prosperity. Shri Yantra Pendant God and His energy are inseparable; the concept of the power and the powerful comes to the forefront once again, and it is so apt while describing the significance of the Shree Yantra. The geometrical pattern of this Yantra is explanation in itself. Its design is based on intersection of nine triangles. Four of these triangles point upward and five downward. The four upward pointing triangles are the Shiva triangle (Male or Yang forces) and five downward pointing triangles are Shakti or Durga triangles (female or Yin forces). A combination of these nine triangles makes Shree Yantra the most dynamic of all Yantras, and the complete symbol of the power and the powerful. The ancient scriptures of Brihadaranyaka Upanishad says “He was alone, he did not enjoy, one alone does not enjoy, He desired a second, and became like a man and woman in close embrace.”
This is the concept of the Shree Yantra, a uniting and harmonizing device where the male and female energy is taken into the higher level of desire and union. It is a device that protects man – woman relationship among many other things and dates back to the concept of human’s becoming a social animal rather than just living creature .
Vaastu Therapy
"Vaastu" translates to building. It may mean habitat. The building stands upon the earth and as such this makes it a permanent fixture perpetually subject to the rays of the sun upon it in a certain manner. The study of Vaastu is a systematic science that deals with the geological impact of this planet upon earth. VAASTU THERAPY "Vaastu" translates to building. It may mean habitat. The building stands upon the earth and as such this makes it a permanent fixture perpetually subject to the rays of the sun upon it in a certain manner. The study of Vaastu is a systematic science that deals with the geological impact of this planet upon earth. This is an ancient science that pertained to construction of houses. In Bhavisyottara Purana, an interesting epic portraying future, stressed upon the fact that every living mortal should have a house
and that it should be perfect or ideal for residence. It also states that the inhabitants of the house can improve or perpetuate harmony and prosperity by certain rituals and ceremonies. Sages in the ancient referred to Vaastu as a means of human welfare. It has been practiced since ancient times and according to historians this genre of science developed during the period of 6000- 3000BC. When we consider a building, the positive and negative vibes felt within it has direct connection with the geological impact on it. The residents feel the vibes which permeate into t heir life and life style. It has been found that houses constructed with as per Vaastu specifications become an abode of joy and harmony. It is the residents’ state of minds and their progress in life that speaks of their Vaastu perfect
habitat. The rays of the Sun are our life force and it is in constant supply through Sun and Moon. All other planets shine in Sun’s rays. Though S un is a malefic but it is our basic source of life. It is fiery in nature
and its radiating heat can burn and destroy, on the other hand it can make flowers bloom. There is a need to understand the subtlety of moderation that ultimately produces the best result. Houses built casually may be Vaastu perfect by chance but mostly it is found that it is moderate. The result of this on the residents is that they lead a mediocre life. While it is mostly possible to make Vaastu correction to an already existing building, it is also possible to reduce negative energy generated by a vaastu imperfect habitat. Articles of Faith & Devotion
Articles of faith and Devotion are simple items that elevate the human mind above the level of commotion of the world. There is great peace in calling and calling itself builds confidence to pursue the path of devotion to a larger degree. As per the scriptures of Ramayana, the significance behind the Rama incarnation was pre ordained. Vishnu was cursed by a certain powerful Sage that he would have to spend a longtime as a mortal on this earth and be separated from his wife. Hence Rama’s life is depicted in this manner in the epic Ramayana. In this context Hanumaan was the protector who made Rama and Sita’s reunion possible. It
is said that Rama was a Manglik and it was Hanumaan’s intervention that made their reunion possible. It is another matter that Rama needed no help, as He was a full Avatar or incarnation of Vishnu, but even Gods are subject to devotee’s anger, despair and sorro w.
The myth that depicts the death of the wife of a sage at t he hands of Vishnu also portrays penitent Vishnu waiting for the particular sage and face whatever his anger or sorrow declared as his own fate. Rama used the image of a monkey simply to determine the power of devotion. Here and again it was Hanumaan who saved Lakshmana, Rama’s brother from death in the hands of Indrajeet, son of the
Demon king Ravana.
Hanumaan-ji is the ruling deity of Mars and all of us need to harmonize our Martian energy in order to get the maximum benefit out of its forceful energy. Not only Hanumanji; you can also worship different deities as per your faith and devotion. Gem Therapy
GEMS THERAPY The basic principal of gem therapy is simple. If a planet is weak and is also beneficial and auspicious in the chart, then such a planet should be strengthened by gems of that planet. Each astrological planet is associated with a particular gem(s). The Bhashma of Gems (powder extract) is extensively used in Ayurveda for its medicinal properties. For astrological purposes, the gem is embedded in the ring or pendant in such a manner that the bottom is open, allowing the gemstone to touch the body (Diamond being an exception). Varahmihir, the author of ancient astrological text, Brihat Samhita, suggests that a gem having a good luster, pure and c lear-color and without flaws ensures good luck and protection. There are two theories on the use of gemstone for astrological purpose. The first is based on the principle of enhancing a particular ray or color effect where the gemstone acts like an amplifier. The origin of this idea can be traced back to the Rig-Veda, where humans are advised to use the seven gems to gather the rays of the Sun onto our body. The second theory envisages that the gemstone acts like cosmic filter, preventing harmful rays from affecting our bodies. Diseases are caused in t he body due to deficiencies and the use of certain gemstone supplement the deficiencies, which results in improvement of health, mood and life force. Selection of a particular gemstone for vedic astrological remedy is a complex process and only a competent astrologer is capable of making the right choice. Inappropriate use of gemstone is known to have caused harmful side effects. Gem should be of good qualities and without flaws. Information on Gem Stone Therapy This section provides some very basic and fundamental facts on Gem Stone Therapy , as used in Vedic Astrology. Gem Stone Therapy
The science of use of astrology gems and stones for medicinal and astrological purposes is known as Gem Stone Therapy . According to Varahamihir, the author of the classical text B rihat Samhita, a gem having a good luster, pure and clean color and no flaws ensures good luck and protection. He however warns that Gem stones with flaws can bring disaster. here are two popular theories on the use of gemstones for astrological purposes, as a therapeutic measure. The first, sanctioned by the R ig-Veda advises the use of seven gems to capture the visible spectrum in the rays of the sun. The second theory, though of unknown origin, is today more popular. It states that gems are cosmic filters that disallow particular vibrations from causing harm. We prefer to follow the traditional Vedic prescriptions for astrological Gem Therapy.
Astrological Gem Stone Therapy is prescribed on two bases – one long-term and the other short-term. The gemstones used for the long-term (entire life) are known as Fortune Stones while those that are use for the shorter-term or temporary periods for providing relief during period of distress are known as Problem Area.
According to Vedic Astrology, gemstones can be classified into three types: 01. Panch Ratna (Five gems)
Panch Ratna or Five Jewels Vedic Astrology considers five elemental forms of existence. Each of these five elements have a gemstone associated with it. These are: Element
Gem Stone
Indian Name
Substitute
Fire (Agni)
Ruby
Manik
Brown Tourmaline
Water (Jala)
Pearl
Moti
Earth (Prithvi)
Emerald
Panna
Berly
Air (Vayu)
Diamond
Heera
White Sapphire
Ether (Aakash)
Blue Sapphire
Neelam
Amethyst
02. Sapta Ratna (Seven gems)
Sapta Ratna or Seven Jewels The seven planets from Sun to Saturn represent the seven colours of visible light that lead to creation. The Rig-Veda advises use of seven gemstones for capturing the rays of the sun: Element
Gem Stone
Indian Name
Substitute
Sun
Ruby
Manik
Brown Tourmaline
Moon
Pearl
Moti
Mars
Red Coral
Moonga
Mercury
Emerald
Panna
Berly
Jupiter
Yellow Sapphire
Pukhraj
Citrine
Venus
Diamond
Heera
White Sapphire
Saturn
Blue Sapphire
Neelam
Amethyst
Nav Ratna or Nine Jewels
03.
The nine planets, including Rahu & Ketu (the North and South nodes of Moon) each have a representative gemstone: Element
Gem Stone
Indian Name
Substitute
Sun
Ruby
Manik (Kempu)
Brown Tourmaline
Moon
Pearl
Mutyam
Mars
Red Coral
Pagadam
Mercury
Emerald
Marakatam (Jati Pacha)
Berly
Jupiter
Yellow Sapphire
Kanaka Pushya Ragam
Citrine
Venus
Diamond
Vajram
White Sapphire
Saturn
Blue Sapphire
Indra Neelam
Amethyst
Rahu
Hessonite
Gomedhikam
Red Garnet
Ketu
Cat's Eye
Vaiduryam
The following topic is of particular interest in the matter of Astrological Gem Therapy:
Finger for Wearing Gems: Vedic Astrology lays down very strict rules for the finger on which a Gemstone can be worn. The index finger, known as the Tarjani, is considered very inauspicious. It is the finger for expression of anger. Each of the four elements, Fire, Earth, Water and Wind/Air, are associated with each of the four fingers on our hand, (the thumb is not considered) and this in turn dictates the choice of finger for wearing a given gemstone.
The following table gives the information about the relationship between planets, gemstones and the fingers on which the same are to be worn. Planet
GemStone
Finger
Metal
Sun
Ruby
Fore Finger (Chupudu Velu)
Gold
Moon
Pearl
Ring or Fore finger (Ungaram Velu, Chupudu Velu)
Silver
Mars
Red Coral
Ring (Ungaram Velu)
Gold/Silver
Mercury
Emerald
Little (Chitikina Velu)
Gold
Jupiter
Yellow Sapphire
Fore Finger (Chupudu Velu)
Gold
Venus
Diamond
Middle (Right hand Madya Velu) Gold
Saturn
Blue Sapphire
Middle (Left Hand Madya Velu)
Gold
Rahu
Hessonite
Middle (Left Hand Madya Velu)
Silver
Ketu
Cat's Eye
Middle (Right Hand Madya Velu) Gold
WHAT YOU SHOULD CONSIDER? Beware of abnormally low prices of precious stones advertised anywhere. They are likely to be ordinary stones that have been chemically colored in a laboratory and are NOT suitable or effective as astrological remedies. * Remember precious stones are called so because they are precious and naturally be more expensive than ordinary stones. Insist on test certificates from recognized government testing laboratory and not from any private testing establishment. Insist on actual weight of the stone to be c ertified by the testing laboratory. Do not make the common mistake of accepting the weight of the stone as the total weight of the ring. Insist on astrologers’ recommendation whether a particular gemstone is suitable for you as per your natal chart. A gemstone is the naturally occurring crystalline form of a mineral, which is desirable for its beauty, values in its rarity and durable enough to be enjoyed for generations.
Mantra What is a Mantra?
A mantra is composed of psychically potent sound syllables that are c apable of influencing the human system both physically and spiritually. They can excite t he emotions and give suggestion to t he mind. They influence both the one who chants them and the one hears them. The word mantra comes from the Sanskrit word Mantrana, which means advice or suggestions. According to the Upanishads, the original abode of the mantra was the "Parma Akesh" or primeval ether, the eternal and immutable substratum of the universe. Find Out More ...
How does a Mantra work? A mantra is also an energy field composed of certain frequencies that have a pattern of their own and a vibration field that creates different intonation. These frequencies and the sympathetic overtones generated by them influence our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous, which are spread in a fine neural network through our internal o rgans in the body. The sympathetic response generates the Nero-
motor response and influences two hemisphere of the human cerebral cortex. Effect of Mantras Mantra practice involves the left hemisphere of t he brain and is therefore effective in increasing positive emotions. The intonation and melody, which are the essential parts of Mantras, remove negative emotions. In association with a Yantra or a picture of a deity - the mantra also provides the right hemisphere with a concrete visual image of the object of emotional attention or "Bhakti" - devotion. This is the way mantra affects the emotional self. Spiritual sounds may be poems, chants, prayers or hymns all create emotional frequencies and open new dimensions in o ur consciousness. The practice of Mantra is more than a suggestion or an idea. It is a means of getting in touch with our inner self. This is the essence of "Bhakti Yoga" - which is the simplest and the most effective way by which we can connect to the supreme and infinite consciousness. Elements
Every mantra has six elements:
'Rishi' or The Seer 'Raga' or The Melody 'Devta' or The Presiding Deity 'Bija' or The Seed Sound 'Shakti' or The Power 'Kilaka' or The Pillar
Rishi - Seers
The intensions of the Mantra worshipper or "Mantra Shadak " are his or her responsibility. One must thus be clear about why one picks up this tool of Mantra meditation. Good or bad Karmas are categorized according to the effect they create inside and outside the individual, who should be prepared to acknowledge responsibility for the same. Raga - Melody
The raga is comparable to a western melody line - a sound or sequence of single sounds, without harmony. When chanting a Mantra, it is extremely important not to change the raga and its key, because the rate of vibration on which the sound is based on integral part of the Mantra. Devta - Presiding Deity
The Devta is the presiding deity of the mantra. The informing powers a very personal aspect of God. It is the wisdom that comes from a higher source and is like a single beam of sunlight. One beam that is singled out and given a name so that the disciple can develop a personal relationship with and worship on aspect of God that he or she can understand and experience.
Bija - Seer Sound
Each mantra has a Bija or seed. This represents the sound string defined by the Seers as being the repository of auditory energy sources. The form and content of the Bija have been handed down from the ages. The Bija gives the mantra in which it is used, its special power of self -generation and effects. Just as within a seed is hidden within tree, so too, the energy of the mantra is resident in the seed on which it is based. This helps the mantra to manifest itself into spiritual consciousness. Shakti - The Power
The power, the consciousness, within the mantra is 'Shakti' - the Divine Mother, the goddess of the spoken word. The male aspect of the God is energy in a state of equilibrium; the female aspect is the dynamic energy, which manifests as Creation. This Energy of God is the source o f all created beings. In the mantra this energy is present in a pure form. The potency of the mantra is realized through repetitions, until the individual chanting th e same, feels the presence of God. This is a spiritual experience, which the Mantras help to bring about. Kilaka - The Pillar
The Kilaka is at first, the driving force, the persistence and will power that the discipline needs to pursue the Mantra. But when the power of the Mantra begins to take on a self generating "flywheel motion", the Kilaka becomes a very fine thread joining the discipline to the mantra, to the power of the mantra, to the Guru and to the deity, until all are manifest as one.
Ten Karmas In Tantra, there are ten categories of actions (Karmas) that a mantra can accomplish. These ten categories cover all aspects of human desires, good and bad and include all the ways that mantra can be used. The intensions of the Mantra worshipper or "Mantra Shadak" are his or her responsibility. One must thus be clear about why one picks up this tool of Mantra meditation. Good or bad Karmas are categorized according to the effect they create inside and outside the individual, who should be prepared to acknowledge responsibility for the same. 1. Santi (Peaceful) Karma: Mantras that free one from disease, psychological problems, fears, illusions
and worldly and environmental troubles; and mantra done without any desire for reward, power or attachment. 2. Istambhan Karma: Mantras used to stop the movement of any living thing or inanimate object in
nature.
3. Mohan Karma: Mantra used to attract a man, woman or animal. Mesmerism and hypnotism come
under this category. Also known as SAMMOHAN. 4. Uchchatan Karma: Mantras used to disturb the mental equilibrium of any living being. Such a mantra
increase doubt, uncertainty, fear and delusion in the person on whom the same is directed. 5. Vashikaran Karma: Mantras used to enslave somebody. The one on whom the mantra is used, loses
his own discrimination and will power and become like a puppet. Vashikaran means controlling the consciousness of the one on whom the mantra is used. (Vash = control, karan = doing.) 6. Akarshan Karma: Mantras used to attract somebody who is living at a distant place. 7. Jrambhan Karma: Mantras used to change behavior patterns so that the one on whom the mantra is
used starts acting the way the one using the mantra. 8. Vidweshan Karma: Mantras used to create opposition between two individuals. This kind of mantra
creates anger, hatred, jealousy and aggression in both individuals towards each other. With others, their behavior remain as usual; it only changes with the one whom the user of the mantra chooses and the result is animosity. 9. Maran Karma: Mantras used to kill somebody. This kind o f use of mantra brings instantaneous death
without any physical ailment of disorder. 10. Pushti Karma: Mantra used to increase one's own or another's wealth, name, fame, goodwill, social
status, power etc. Also known as Paustik. Mantra Recitation
The attitude of an aspirant plays an important role on Mantra recitation & worship. Mantra is energy. It can be used for either good or bad purposes. One can compare this with Fire - which is pure energy; it can cook our food to sustain us and nourishes us. It can also burn us and kill us. If a Sadhak (devotee) is proactive in mantra recitation for personal spiritual growth, it helps him/her to evolve, but if the mantra is practiced to help others, it serves a double purpose. It helps both the persons for whom mantra is recited and it also helps the person, who is reciting the mantra. On the other hand, if the mantra is used to harm somebody, the person who recites it will also not escape the harmful effects of the mantra. So it is important for an inspiring mantra worshipper to understand the prerequisites and requisites of mantra worship. Prerequisites of Mantra Sadhana
Guru - Spiritual guide
Diksha - Initiation given by teacher to student Abhishek - Special rites of eight types given b y teacher to student at initiation
Requisites of Mantra Sadhana
Samkalpa - Firm determination Dridh Iccha Shakti - Strong willpower Astha - Faith Shuchita - Purity Ekagrita - Concentration Asana - Postures Pranayama - Breathing techniques Mala - Rosary Dhyana - Meditation Japa - Repetition of mantra Homa - Fire worship Dhairya - Patience
Yoga and its different poses(asana) Yoga books tell us that Yoga, as we all know, is aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit. Yogis
view that the mind and the body are one and that if it is given the right yoga kit and tools and taken to the right environment, it can find harmony and heal it. Yoga therefore is considered therapeutic. It helps you become more aware of your body's posture, alignment and patterns of movement. It makes the body more flexible and helps you relax even in the midst of a stress stricken environment. This is one of the foremost reasons why people want to start Practicing Yoga - to feel fitter, be more energetic, and be happier and peaceful. Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thousands of years. It is consists of Ancient Theories, observations and principles about the mind and body connection which is now being proven by modern medicine. Substantial research has been conducted to look at the Health Benefits of Yoga - from the Yoga Postures (Asanas), Yoga Breathing (Pranayama), and Meditation. The information on Yoga Poses & Benefits is grouped into three categories-physiological, psychological, biochemical effects. Furthermore,
scientists have laid these results against the benefits of regular exercise. Yoga practice is not a substitute for medical care. The emphasis is on prevention of illness by maintaining balance within the mind and body. S till, many practitioners believe that yoga has yielded positive physiological changes for them. For example, studies have shown that yoga practice has been credited with easing of complaints including back pain, stress, migraine, and insomnia.
In addition, some have found Yoga helpful in reducing high blood pressure, pulse rates, and joint pain, and increasing range of movement. People who practice Yoga regularly often cite such benefits as increased vitality, greater emotional stability, improved concentration, better muscle tone and posture, and weight loss. However, if you are overweight or suffer from high blood pressure, arthritis, or spinal disk injuries, it's a good idea to check with t he doctor before trying yoga. ABOUT YOGA - Yoga is a way to attain physical, mental and spiritual health. It help us to use our body, relax our mind and energize our system. HISTORY AND SCOPE OF YOGA History Yoga, developed in India some 5000 years ago, combines stylized poses with deep breathing and meditation. It is a system of exercises for physical and mental self-discipline. The word Yoga is derived from a Sanskrit term meaning to join together, it promotes the union of the human soul with the universal spirit. Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is often portrayed as a stretching form of exercise only. Yoga develops strength and flexibility. Yoga is excellent for relieving stress and improving overall physical condition., It can be practiced by anyone at any age. Yoga can become a powerful method of managing stress if one masters the special breathing techniques in Yoga. Yoga is often portrayed as a stretching form of exercise only. Yoga develops strength and flexibility. Yoga is excellent for relieving stress and improving overall physical condition., It can be prac ticed by anyone at any age. Yoga can become a powerful method of managing stress if one masters the special breathing techniques in Yoga. Physiological Benefits of Yoga:
Physiological Benefits of Yoga
Stable autonomic nervous system equilibrium Pulse rate decreases Respiratory rate decreases Blood Pressure decreases (of special significance for hypo reactors) Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) increases EEG - alpha waves increase (theta, delta, and beta waves also increase during various stages of meditation) EMG activity decreases Cardiovascular efficiency increases Respiratory efficiency increases Gastrointestinal function normalizes Endocrine function normalizes Excretory functions improve
Musculoskeletal flexibility and joint range of motion increase Breath-holding time increases Joint range of motion increase Grip strength increases Eye-hand coordination improves Dexterity skills improve Reaction time improves Posture improves Strength and resiliency increase Endurance increases Energy level increases Weight normalizes Sleep improves Immunity increases Pain decreases Steadiness improves Depth perception improves Balance improves Integrated functioning of body parts improves Somatic and kinesthetic awareness increase Mood improves and subjective well-being increases Self-acceptance and self-actualization increase Social adjustment increases Anxiety and Depression decrease Hostility decreases Concentration improves Memory improves Attention improves Learning efficiency improves Mood improves Self-actualization increase Social skills increases Well-being increases Somatic and kinesthetic awareness increase Self-acceptance increase Attention improves Concentration improves Memory improves Learning efficiency improves Symbol coding improves Depth perception improves Flicker fusion frequency improves
Psychological Benefits of Yoga
Somatic and kinesthetic awareness increase Mood improves and subjective well-being increases Self-acceptance and self-actualization increase Social adjustment increases Anxiety and Depression decrease Hostility decreases Concentration improves Memory improves Attention improves Learning efficiency improves Mood improves Self-actualization increase Social skills increases Well-being increases Somatic and kinesthetic awareness increase Self-acceptance increase Attention improves Concentration improves Memory improves Learning efficiency improves Symbol coding improves Depth perception improves Flicker fusion frequency improves
Biochemical Benefits of Yoga
Glucose decreases Sodium decreases Total cholesterol decreases Triglycerides decrease HDL cholesterol increases LDL cholesterol decreases VLDL cholesterol decreases Cholinesterase increases Catecholamine decrease ATPase increases Hematocrit increases Hemoglobin increases Lymphocyte count increases Total white blood cell count decreases Thyroxin increases Vitamin C increases Total serum protein increases
Health Benefits of Yoga
Parasympathetic Nervous System dominates Subcortical regions of brain dominate Slow dynamic and static movements Normalization of muscle tone Low risk of injuring muscles and ligaments Low caloric consumption Effort is minimized, relaxed Energizing (breathing is natural or controlled) Balanced activity of opposing muscle groups Noncompetitive, process-oriented Awareness is internal (focus is on breath and the infinite) i nfinite) Limitless possibilities for growth in self-awareness
Yoga Exercise Benefits
Sympathetic Nervous System dominates Cortical regions of brain dominate Rapid forceful movements Increased muscle tension Higher risk of injury Moderate to high caloric consumption Effort is maximized Fatiguing (breathing is taxed) Imbalance activity of opposing groups Competitive, goal-oriented Awareness is external (focus is on reaching the toes, reaching the finish line, etc.) Boredom factor
Breathing
Breathing is considered very important in Yoga. It is believed that Prana - a life energy, flows through a human body and it provides vitality to it. Breathing is c onsidered as a physical manifestation of Prana. Therefore, if one has control over ones breath then that person controls his or her energy. Yoga poses are generally done with deep, diaphragmatic breathing. This increases oxygen flow to the brain and body, easing stress and fatigue, and boosting energy. Meditation
Meditation is another component of yoga, and many enthusiasts rely on yoga breathing as an aid to reaching a deep meditative state. Meditation quiets the mind, and creates a profound feeling of
relaxation that can carry over into the whole day. In Yogic world, meditation is compared to a vocation for the mind, and it is believed that daily practice can reduce feelings of anger, fear and depression. Based on your birth chart, and the position of planets, we'll compute the planets that need to be harmonized for you and give you your unique mantra for the current period. And just like the planetary positions constantly change, so does your unique mantra. You need to come back at the end of your mantra's period, for your next mantra. What is Meditation all about?
How to Meditate
Purpose of Meditation
Your Personalized Mantra
Meditation is a time-tested technique to concentrate our energies. Normally, we waste our energies. Not only are they squandered in all directions by the tornado of exterior impressions, but also even when we manage to shut doors and windows, we find chaos within ourselves.
Like any other science, Astrology has its technology. It has its theoretical knowledge and its practical application. Just as physical science uncovers new forms of energy in the outer world, like electric or nuclear forces, astrology and Yogic sciences can connect us with new forms of energy in the mind and
The powers of the mind are like rays of dissipated light-when they are concentrated they illuminate. This is our only means of knowledge. The purpose of Meditation is to bring about a complete harmony between our Mind, Body and Soul. Once this harmony is achieved, we are then in a position as an individual to achieve the "Infinite Potential" for action that lies within every human being.
deeper consciousness. Viswanadhajyothirnilayam through its Karma Index technology computes the effects of each planet on an individual on a particular day from the individual's birth chart and determines which planets are to be strengthened for the day. As per Vedic Astrology, there are many ways to balance and heal the planetary influences in our life. The most
Meditation helps us to achieve a state of total awareness through the following six practices as per Vedic philosophy.
powerful and effective method to heal and balance the planetary influences is to meditate by chanting or by listening to the mantra of the specific planets which need to be balanced for the particular day.
1. Samia
Mental quietude and subduing of passions
Viswanadha Jyothirnilayam has specially created separate music for each of the seed Mantras as
2. Dama
Self restraint and the subjugation of specified in Vedic Astrology. A r ecognized Vedic the five sense organs, the five musician chants the seed mantra, to the organs of action and the four accompaniment of appropriate music. The music is internal organs
3. Uparati
Complete cessation of the perceiving and acting sense faculty
4. Titiksha
Endurance and patience (the power
composed by a renowned classical musician using the specific Classical Raga or Melody, which is in harmony with the nature of the specific planet.
to endure, without the slightest discomposure, extremes of heat and cold, joy and sorrow, honor and abuse, loss and gain, and all other pairs of opposites) 5. Samadhan Constant concentration of mind 6. Shraddha
True faith, conviction and devotion
What is a Mantra?
A mantra is composed of psychically potent sound syllables that are capable of influencing the human system. They can excite the emotions and give suggestions to the mind. They affect both the one who chants them and the one who hears them.
Harmonizing the Planets Planets influence and play an important role in our lives. And they're often responsible for the phases our lives go through. For instance, when planets are weak, in a specified period, they emit negative energy. In order to neutralize this effect, we need to strengthen
our weaker planets. Besides, being a sound pattern associated with some meaning, a mantra is also energy composed of certain frequencies that have a pattern of their own and a Given below is a list of planets that govern our lives, vibration field that creates different intonations. These and their effect on us. frequencies and the sympathetic overtones generated, influence our sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves, Sun Moon Mars which are spread in a fine network around the internal organs. The sympathetic response generates the Mercury Jupiter Venus neuromotor response and influences the two hemispheres of the cerebrate cortex popularly known as the right side of the brain and the left side of the Saturn Rahu Ketu brain. Mantra for the Planets The Effect of Mantra
Mantra practice involves the left hemisphere of the brain and is therefore effective in increasing positive emotions. The intonation and melody, which are the essential parts of mantra, remove negative emotions.
Mantras may be used for religious worship, for healing, to help spiritual evolution and for purification of the mind.
Pronunciation, which is an important part of intonation, plays an essential role in the recitation of a mantra, apart from the melody. But In association with a symbol (visual image)-the mantra pronunciation changes from country to country and also provides the right hemisphere of the brain with a place to place, as do melodies. Thus it is primarily concrete image of the object of emotional attachment. faith that creates the effect of the mantra. In our meditation room, we have chosen the seed Mantras for the healing of planet's effects as given in the ancient Vedic texts.
Seed Mantras are not for group chanting. It has to be chanted by an individual. Slow chanting relaxes the mind, heart and breath if you only listen to it. However, it is most effective only when the chanting is done individually. The Seed Mantra to harmonize and balance individual planets consist of two parts. The first part is always "AUM" or "OM". AUM or OM: The essence of all Mantras. The
Upanishads say that "AUM" is God himself. God in the form of sound is "AUM" The second part of the seed mantra of the planet is the concentrated form of the sound that is invoking the planets. That is why these Mantras are called Seed Mantras. Seed Mantras of 9 Planets
Planet
Seed
Sun
AUM SUM
OM SOOM
Moon
AUM SOM
OM SOM
AUM KUM
OM KUM (with u pronounced as in "Put")
Mercury AUM BUM
OM BUM (with u pronounced as in "Put")
Mars
Mantra
Pronounced As
Jupiter
AUM BHREEM OM VREENG
Venus
AUM HRIM
OM HREEM
Saturn
AUM KLIM
OM KLEEM
Rahu
AUM RAM
OM RANG
Ketu
AUM CAME
OM KENG
Meditation and Mantra
Tips for Mantra Meditation
According to Raman Maharshi, repetition of the
1. Relax and sit erect, but be comfortable. Do not tire
mantra, with attention directed to the source of the sound completely engages the mind. The source is not the vocal organs alone, but also the idea of the sound in the mind, whose source is "Self". Thus the practice of mantra is more than a suggestion, or a bit of advice or an idea. It is a means of getting in touch with our selfthe purpose of meditation as explained earlier.
yourself unnecessarily to get into a straight ramrod
This is the meaning of the great saying of Jesus. "The Kingdom of Heaven is within you." Heaven is not beyond. It is here and now. Everything is Heaven. You have only to open your eyes. Meditating with a Mantra opens up our inner vision.
the image as it appears on the screen. 5. Start a simple
erect posture. It will come automatically as you practice meditation. 2. Choose between the 2 specific planets that you have to harmonize for the day, 3. Choose to meditate online or follow the instructions to download the Mantra with its music to meditate offline. 4. When you start your session, concentrate on breathing exercise like you would in a gym during your workout. a) Inhale through one nostril by keeping the other nostril closed with your fingers while OM is being chanted. That will be in the first part of the seed Mantra. b) Hold your breath till the second part of the seed Mantra starts. c) Exhale through the opposite nostril as the second part of the seed Mantra gets chanted. d) Repeat this whole cycle of breathing exercise 4 to 5 times synchronizing with the Mantra as explained in the previous steps. This will complete the breathing exercise, which is called Pranayam. You are now in a perfect mental state to concentrate and to continue your meditation. e) Just concentrate now on the image and continue your normal breathing. 6. Try to completely shut yourself from all external worries and thoughts. However, thoughts will come initially-both good and bad ones-however, this is very natural. Do not make any special efforts to drive away thoughts away, but just concentrate on the image, and c hant the mantra within your own mind and try to synchronize your own chant with our Mantra as it is being chanted. 7. Thoughts will come and go, and as your practice gets
better, as will your concentration and synchronization. The effectiveness of your meditation will increase along with this progress. 8. We recommend that you practice this initially for a period of 15 minutes. As you get more tuned, increase it to a period of 25 minutes. Those who already practice meditation and are experienced at it should follow their own methods to synchronize with the Mantra. Stages of Meditation
How to choose the Planets to Meditate for
First there are 3 distinct psychological stages to be
Planets fall into 2 separate categories-fast moving and
achieved in the Meditation process.
slow moving. The mantra selection program will identify both the fast moving and slow moving planet
1. Pratyahara This turns the organs of sense
2. Dharana
3. Dhyana
for you that need to be harmonized and balanced as
away from exterior things and directs them towards entirely mental impressions.
per the transits in your birth chart. It will also give you
This forces the mind to fix its attention on a special and given point either outwardly or inwardly.
The planets Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars and Venus are
Properly speaking, the stage of actual meditation, when the mind, trained by preceding exercises, has acquired the power of flowing in an unbroken current towards a chosen point.
These 3 stages are preceded by exercises of a physiological nature.
the time period for this specific selection is valid.
all Fast Moving Planets. The planets Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are all Slow Moving Planets.
The condition of a fast moving planet will usually change within 7-days. In case of the Moon, it may even change within a few hours. The effect of slow moving planets lasts much longer. Conditions for Saturn, for example, may last up to 6 months. It is up to you to choose either of the two for meditation for the day. It is even better to meditate twice in the day to cover both planets. It is preferable
Asana
Control of posture
Pranayama Control of breath Samadhi
to meditate for the fast moving planet in the morning and for the slow moving planet at night.
It is preferable for beginners not to meditate for the (Where Dhyana or Meditation is intensified to the point of rejecting the two planets at the same time or during the same exterior part of meditation to achieve a session. perfect state of harmony and unity with the Self and the Universal Self)
When an individual has mastered all these 6 stages of Meditation, he achieves the perfect state of awareness and true knowledge. This in summary is the essence of the Yoga of Knowledge (Jnyan) as stated in the Bhagavad Gita. This is not an easy path. We may take a "whole life" or several births to reach this state of perfect knowledge or Enlightenment or Salvation. The important thing is that we in Cyber Astro believe that we must commence this journey in this life itself, and it is never too late to begin this journey. One doesn't have to be a spiritual leader or a priest or an ascetic to start this journe y.
In this Age of Aquarius, every human being will initiate this journey to discover his/her own inner self irrespective of caste, creed or religion.
Stages of Yoga and Hatha-Yoga
In traditional yoga there are eight stages in reaching a blissful state. Some of these stages have become popular forms of yoga. One of the most familiar is hatha-yoga, which emphasizes poses and breathing technique. Good health is the goal in hatha-yoga. Practice makes man perfect but practicing it the right way does wonder. We take you to the world of Yoga poses (asanas) - A step by step guide to make it easier for you. Explore the Yoga poses from the basic to the extreme. CORPSE POSE (SAVASANA)
The Corpse Pose or Savasana is the classic relaxation pose, practiced before each session, between asanas
EASY POSE (SUKHASANA)
and in Final Relaxation.(Details for Final Relaxation
After relaxing in the Corpse Pose for a few
Your yoga practice will help to be more in touch with your body, able to recognize tension and relaxation and thus to bring them under your conscious control. At the end of session of asanas, you should spend at least ten minutes in Final Relaxation. During this time, you relax each part of the body in turn. But in order to experience relaxation, you must first experience tension. Working up from the feet, as shown below, you first tense and lift each part, then drop (but don't place) it down. Now let your mind travel throughout the body, commanding each part to relax. Let yourself go. Sink deep into the quiet pool of the mind. To bring your consciousness back to your body, gently move your fingers and toes, take a deep breath and as your exhale, sit up.
minutes, come up and sit in the Easy Pose, Sukhasana, for pranayama and the neck, shoulder and eye exercises. This asana is one of the classic meditative poses, which help to straighten the spine, slow the metabolism and still the mind. If you find that holding the pose is uncomfortable, place a folded blanket under the back of your buttocks. In order to stretch the leg muscles evenly, be sure to alternate which leg you place on top in the posture. When you are ready, substitute the Half Lotus or Lotus at this point.
Sitting on the floor, bend your knees and, clasping your arms around them, press them to your chest to make the spine erect. Now, release your arms and cross your legs, letting your knees drop
Feet and legs Lift your right foot just an inch off the floor. Tense the leg, hold, then let it drop. Repeat on the other side.
Hands and arms Raise your right hand an inch off the floor. Make a fist, tense the arm, then let it drop. Repeat on the other side. Relax.
Buttocks Clench your buttocks tightly together, lift the hips a little way off the floor and hold. Relax and drop them down.
Chest Tense and lift up the back and chest, keeping your hips and head on the floor. Relax and drop them down.
Shoulders Head Lift your Tuck in your shoulders and chin slightly hunch them up and roll the tight around head gently your neck. Let from side to them drop, side. Find a relaxed. Now comfortable pull each arm, position in the in turn, down center for the alongside the head to lie, and body, and then relax. relax.
Autosuggestion
After practicing the sequence shown, visualize your body in your mind's eye, and repeat this simple formula mentally: "I relax the toes, I relax the toes. The toes are relaxed. I relax the calves, I
down toward the floor, keeping your head and body straight.
relax the calves. The calves are relaxed." Continue on up the body, applying the formula to each part along the way - the stomach, lungs, heart, jaw, scalp, brain, and soon. Feel a wave of relaxation rising up your body as you guide your awareness through each part. Each time you inhale, feel a wave of Oxygen flowing down to your feet; each time you exhale, feel the tension flowing out of your body, leaving your mind like a deep, still lake, without a ripple. Now dive deep into the center of this lake, deep within yourself, and experience your true nature.) It looks deceptively simple, but it is in fact one of the most difficult asanas to do well and one, which changes and develops with practice. At the end of an asana session in your Corpse Pose will be more complete than at the beginning because the other asanas will have progressively stretched and relaxed your muscles. When you first lie down, look to see that you are lying symmetrically as symmetry provides proper space for all parts to relax. Now start to work in the pose. Rotate your legs in and out, then let them fall gently out to the sides. Do the same with your arms. Rotate the spine by turning your head from side to side to center it. Then stretching yourself out, as though someone were pulling your head away from your feet, your shoulders down and away from your neck your legs down and away from your pelvis. Let gravity embrace you. Feel your weight pulling you deeper into relaxation, melting your body into the floor. Breathe deeply and slowly from abdomen (right), riding up and down on the breath, sinking deeper with each exhalation. Feel how your abdomen swells and falls. Many important physiological changes are taking place, reducing the bodies energy's loss, removing stress, lowering your respiration and pulse rate, and resting the whole system. As you enter deep relaxation, you will feel your mind grow clear and detached.
The front Corpse Pose
The front Corpse Pose
Lie down on your front,
Lie down on your front,
legs slightly apart, toes
legs slightly apart, toes
touching, and allow your touching, and allow your heels to fall out to the
heels to fall out to the
sides. Make a pillow
sides. Make a pillow with
with your hands.
your hands. Lengthen the
Lengthen the body,
body, tense and relax the
tense and relax the
muscles. Feel your body
muscles. Feel your body
sinking into the floor as
sinking into the floor as
you exhale. Use this pose
you exhale. Use this
after any asana
pose after any asana
performed on the
performed on the
abdomen (such as the
abdomen (such as the
Cobra or Bow),
Cobra or Bow),
alternating on which side
alternating on which
you place your head.
side you place your head.
The Corpse Pose (right)
Abdominal Breathing
Lie on your back, feel
To check that you are
spread about 18 inches
breathing correctly,
apart, and hands about
exhale and place your
6 inches from your sides, hands on your abdomen, palms up. Ease yourself
fingers loosely
into the pose, making
interlocked.
sure the body is
symmetrical. Let your thighs, knees and toes turn outward. Close your eyes and breathe deeply.
KAPALBHATI
ANULOMA VILOMA
Kapalabhati is one of the six Kriyas or purification In this alternate nostril breathing exercise, practices besides being a pranayama . The forced you inhale through one nostril, retain the exhalation rids the lower lungs of stale air, making breath, then exhale through the other nostril way for a fresh intake of oxygen-rich air and in a ratio of 2:8:4. The left nostril is the path cleansing the entire respiratory system. This is a of the nadi called Ida, the right nostril that wonderfully invigorating exercise to begin your of Pingala . If you are really healthy, you pranayama . Translated literally its name means will breathe predominantly through the Ida "skull shining" exercise and indeed, by increasing nostril about one hour and fifty minutes, the amount of oxygen in the body, its effect is to then through the Pingala nostril. But in clear the mind and improve the concentration. It many people this natural rhythm is consists of a series of exhalation and inhalations, disturbed. Anuloma Viloma restores and followed by a retention of breath. To exhale, you equal flow, balancing the flow of prana in contract the abdominal muscles sharply, raising the the body. One round of Anuloma Viloma is diaphragm and forcing air out of the lungs; to made up of six steps, as shown below. Start inhale, you relax the muscles, allowing the lungs by practicing three rounds and build up to fill with air. The exhalation should be brief, slowly to twenty rounds, extending the court active and audible, the inhalation longer, passive within the given ratio. and silent. The repeated up and down movement of the diaphragm tomes the stomach, heart and liver. Begin by practicing three rounds of twenty pumping each and gradually work up to rounds of sixty.
The Vishnu Mudra In Anuloma Viloma, you adopt the Vishnu Mudra with your right hand to close your nostrils. Tuck your index and middle fingers in to your nose. Place the thumb by your right nostril and your ring and little fingers
Take two normal breaths. Inhale. Now exhale.
by your left. Now proceed as shown below. Puling in your abdomen and inhale, relaxing your One Round of Anuloma Viloma abdomen.
Repeat twenty times, keeping a steady rhythm and emphasizing the exhalation each time. Then inhale, exhale completely, inhale fully and hold your breath for as long as you comfortably can. Slowly exhale.
NECK & SHOULDER'S EXERCISES Neck Exercises
Many people hold tension in their necks and shoulders, leading to stiffness, bad posture and tension headaches. Repeating these five exercises eases tension, increases flexibility and tones the muscles. Do them slowly and keep your spine straight. Your neck relaxed and your shoulders facing forward. First drop your head back, then
Breathe in through the left nostril, closing the right with the thumb, to the court of four.
Hold the Breathe out breath, through the closing both right nostril, nostrils, to closing the the count of left with the sixteen. ring and little fingers, to the count of eight.
Breathe in through the right nostril, keeping the left nostril closed with the ring and little fingers, to the count of four.
Hold the Breathe out breath, through the closing both left nostril, nostrils, to keeping the the count of ring closed sixteen. with the thumb, to the count of eight.
EYE EXERCISES
Like any other muscles, the eye muscles need exercise if they are to be healthy and strong. Much of the time we only shift our gaze minimally from left to right, as when reading, and turn our heads if we want to look elsewhere. By moving the eyes in every direction, without turning your head at all, these five exercises will strengthen the
drop it right forward. Now keeping your head erect, turn it all the way to the right, back to center, then all the way to the left. Next drop your head forward and roll it around as wide a circle as possible. Repeat in the opposite direction. Now, raise your right shoulder, then drop it down. Repeat with the left. Lastly, raise both shoulders at once, then drop them down again. Neck Rolls
muscles, and help to prevent eyestrain and improve eyesight. Breathe normally while you are practicing them. First look up, then look down. Now look to the far right and then look far left. Next look up to the right, then look diagonally downward to the left. Repeat in the opposite direction. Now imagine a large clock - look up at 12 O'clock, then circle around it clockwise, quite slowly for two rounds then quicker for three. Repeat the exercise in an anti clockwise direction. Lastly, hold your thumb up about a foot from your face, and move your eyes from the thumb to the wall beyond and back. To end always "palm" your eyes as shown below. Rolling the Eyes
1. Head back; head forward, chin to chest (X5)
2. Right ear to right shoulders; left ear to left shoulder (X5).
3. Neck circles; head forward, chin to chest; right ear to right shoulder; back; left eat to left shoulder (X5); then opposite (X5).
SHOULDERSTAND (SARVANGASANA):
It is believed that three asanas alone will keep the body in perfect health - the Headstand, the Shoulderstand and the Forward bend. The Soulderstand invigorates and rejuvenates your whole body - the Sanskrit name Sarvangasana means literally "all parts pose". An ideal pick-meup, it gives many of the same benefits as the Headstand, with the difference that averting the body at right angles to the head stretches the neck and upper spine and, most important, stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands by pressing your chin into the base of your throat. The pose encourages deep abdominal breathing because it limits use of the top of your lungs. Initially this may feel a little constructing, but you will soon
Palming
1. Right shoulder up; 2. Rub your down; left shoulder up; palms together down (X5). vigorously until they feel warm. Now cup your hands over your closed eyes, without pressing. The heat and darkness will soothe and relax your eyes.
adapt as you relax into the pose. To come out of the Shoulderstand, always use the roll-out described below.
1. Lie down on the 2. Lift your hips off the floor with your legs floor and bring your legs together and your up, over and beyond hands, palms down, your head, at an angle of by your sides. about 45 degrees. Inhaling, push down, by your sides. Inhaling, push down on your hands and raise your legs straight up above you.
3. Exhaling, bend your arms and support your body, holding as near the shoulders as possible, thumbs around the front of the body, fingers around the back. Push your back up, lift your legs.
4. Now straighten your spine and bring the legs up to a vertical position. Press your chin firmly into the base of your throat. Breathe slowly and deeply in the pose, gradually trying to work your elbows closer together and your hands further down your back
toward the shoulders, so as to straighten your torso. Keep your feet relaxed. Shoulderstand roll-out To come down from the pose, lower your legs to an angle of about 45 degrees over your head, place your hand palms down behind you, then slowly roll out of it, vertebra by vertebra. Breathe normally until your whole spine is resting on the floor and your legs are at right angles to it, then exhale as you slowly lowe your legs, keeping the knees straight. SUN SALUTATION (SURYA NAMASKAR) :
The Sun Salutation or Surya Namaskar limbers up the
LEG RAISES :
whole body in preparation for the asanas. It is a
These simple exercises prepare the body for asanas, strengthening in particular the one continuous exercise. Each position counteracts the abdominal and lower back muscles used to one before, stretching the body in a different way and come up into the Headstand and trimming the waist and thighs. If your muscles are alternately expanding and contracting the chest to weak, you may find yourself arching your regulate the breathing. Practiced daily it will great flexibility to your spine and joints and trims your waist. lower back or using your shoulders to help lift your legs. To get the most benefit from the exercises, make sure that the full length One round of Sun Salutation consists of two of your back is resting on the floor and keep sequences, the first leading with the right foot in shoulders and neck relaxed. All of these positions 4 and 9 (as illustrated), the second leading exercises begin with legs together and palms with the left. Keep your hands in one place from down by your sides. graceful sequence of twelve positions performed as
positions 3 to 10 and try to coordinate your movements with your breathing. Start by practicing four rounds and gradually build up to twelve rounds.
Single Leg Raising
In this series, one leg is raised while the other remains flat on the floor. At first you can push down with you hands to help lift your leg. Once your muscles are stronger, leave your hands palms up your sides. Keep both nees straight and press your lower back down to the floor to straighten the spine.
1. Stand erect
2. Inhaling, stretch
3. Exhaling,
with feet
your arms up and
fold
together and
arch back from the
forward,
palms in the
waist, pushing the
and press
prayer position
hips out, legs
your palms
in front of your
straight. Relax your
down,
chest. Make
neck.
fingertips in
sure your
line with
weight is
toes - bend
evenly
your knees if
distributed.
necessary.
Exhale.
1. Inhaling, raise the right leg as high as possible; then exhaling, lowers it. Repeat with the left leg. Perform three times.
2. Inhaling, raise the right leg then clasp it in both hands and pull it toward you, keeping your head down. Take a few breaths..
3. Now raise your chin to your shin and hold for one deep breath; then, exhaling, lower the head down. Take a few breaths.
Single Wind Relieving 4. Inhaling,
6. Exhaling,
bring the right
lower your
5. Retaining the
(or left) leg
breath, bring the
back and place
other leg back and
the knee on the floor. Arch back and look up, lifting your chin.
support your weight on hands and toes. Keep your head and body in line and look at the floor between your hands.
knees, then your chest and then your forehead, keeping your hips up
As its name suggests, this exercise, Vatayanasana, gently massages the digestive system and gives relief from excess wind in the stomach from excess wind in the stomach and intestines. It also tones and stretches the lower back. While practicing it, resist the tendency to raise the lower back or buttocks off the ground. Try to keep the leg that is on the floor as straight as possible.
and toes curled under.
7. Inhaling, lower your hips, point
8. Exhaling, 9. Inhaling, step curl your toes forward and place under, raise the right (or left)
1. Inhaling, bend 2. Proceed as the right knee, wrap above, then raise your hands around your chin to your it and press to knee. Breathe, chest. Exhaling, release. Repeat with release it. Repeat the left leg. with the left leg. Double Leg Raising
your toes your hips and and bend pivot into an back. Keep inverted "V" legs together shape. Try to and push your shoulders heels and down. Look head down up and back. keep your shoulders back.
10. Exhaling, bring the other leg forward and bend down from the waist keeping your palms as in position 3.
foot between your hands. Rest the other knee on the floor and look up, as in position 4.
11. Inhaling, 12. Exhaling, stretch your gently come back arms to an upright forward, then position and bring up and back your arms down over your by your side. head and bend back slowly from the waist, as in position 2.
This is the most demanding of the leg raises shown here, especially if your abdominal muscles are underdeveloped. At first you may not be able to raise your legs right up or may have to bend your knees slightly while raising the legs, straightening them once they are up. Pressing down with your palms will help you to lift the legs. If you have a particular weakness in your lower back or abdominal muscles, try interlocking your fingers and placing them on your abdomen to create an extra set of "muscles". Press the fingers down each time you need to contract the abdominal muscles. Whichever method you adopt, be sure to keep your lower back and buttocks on the floor. Once you can perform double leg raising without strain, lower your legs slowly as possible and keep your fleet an inch or so off the floor between raises to make your muscles work harder.
1. Lie flat on the floor. Inhaling, raise both legs, keeping your knees straight and your buttocks on the floor
2. Exhale and lower them. Repeat ten times. Make sure that your lower back remains flat on the floor while you bring the legs down, to avoid injuring your spine.
Double Wind Relieving
Like the single leg version, opposite, this exercise also massages the abdominal organs and helps to release any gases from the intestines. In position 1 keep your head and shoulders down and push your lower
back against the floor. When you perform the rocking movement, try to maintain a steady and controlled rhythm. Rocking gets rid of any stiffness in a spine by gently massaging the spinal vertebrae, back muscles and surrounding ligaments.
1. Inhaling, bend 2. Proceed as your knees, wrap above, then raise your hands around your chin to your them and press them knee. Breathe, to your chest. release. Repeat Exhaling, release the with the left leg. legs. HEADSTAND (SIRSHASANA) : SHOULDERSTAND King of asanas, the Headstand or Sirshasana is one (SARVANGASANA) :
beneficial postures for both and mind. By reversing it rests the heart, aids the circulation, and relieves p It is believed that three asanas alone will Practiced regularly, it will help prevent back proble keep the body in perfect health - the concentration, and the sensory faculties. Inverting t Headstand, the Shoulderstand and the breathe deeply, bringing a fresh supply of oxygen-ri Forward bend. The Soulderstand invigorates slight breathing difficulty you experience at first wi and rejuvenates your whole body - the Headstand requires no great strength. It is largely a Sanskrit name Sarvangasana means literally fears and believing you can do it. The key to balanc "all parts pose". An ideal pick-me-up, it elbows and hands - make sure your elbows don't shi gives many of the same benefits as the Headstand, with the difference that averting Caution: People with high blood pressure glaucom the body at right angles to the head stretches the neck and upper spine and, most refrain from attempting the headstand. important, stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands by pressing your chin into the base of your throat. The pose encourages deep abdominal breathing because it limits use of the top of your lungs. Initially this may feel a little constructing, but you will soon adapt as you relax into the pose. To come out of the 1. Kneel down and 2. Release your hands and Shoulderstand, always use the roll-out rest your weight on place them in front of you, described below. your forearms. Wrap with fingers interlocked. your hands around Your elbows now stay in th
your elbows.
position.
4. Now straighten your knees and raise your hips.
7. Then, keeping your knees bent, lift them up toward the ceiling, using your abdominal muscles.
hands and elbows form a tripod, making a firm foundation for the inverted body.
1. Lie down on the 2. Lift your hips off floor with your the floor and bring legs together and your legs up, over your hands, palms and beyond your down, by your 5. Without bending the 6. Bend your kneeshead, in to at an angle of about knees, walk your feet in as sides. yourInhaling, chest and lift feet off 45 degrees. push by close to your head as the down, floor, pulling your your sides. possible. Pull your hips back hips backward as you do push so that your neck is not bent Inhaling, so. Pause at this point down on your backward or forward, but is do not immediately hands andto raise in a straight line with the attempt raise your your legs straight spine. knees higher. up above you.
8. Now slowly straighte n your legs. You will feel most of the body's weight on the forearms.
The Child's Pose The relaxation pose is used to normalize the circulation after the Headstand and to give a counter stretch to the spine after the backward bends. Kneel down and sit back on your feet, heels pointing outward. Place your
3. Exhaling, bend your arms and support your body, holding as near the shoulders as possible, thumbs around the front of the body, fingers around the back. Push your back up, lift your legs.
4. Now straighten your spine and bring the legs up to a vertical position. Press your chin firmly into the base of your throat. Breathe slowly and deeply in the pose, gradually trying to work your elbows closer together and your hands further down your back toward the
To come forehead on the floor, down, then bring your arms reverse alongside your body, steps 5, palms turned upward. 6, and 7. Rest in the Child's Pose for at least six deep breaths.
PLOUGH (HALASANA) The Plough or Halasana:
completes the movement of Shoulder stand, bringing the feet and hands down to the floor to mould the body into the shape of a primitive plough. The pose shares many of the Shoulderstand's effects: it gives flexibility to the spine and neck, nourishes the spinal nerves, and strengthen the back, shoulder, and arm muscles while releasing tension. By compressing to the abdomen, it also massages the internal organs. When you perform the Plough, be sure to keep your spine stretched up and your knees straight. Your feet may not reach the floor to begin with, but as your spine becomes more supple, the weight of your legs will gradually pull them down. Advanced students can g o straight into the pose from the Shoulderstand, but beginners should relax in between. Use the Shoulderstand roll-out to come out of the Plough.
shoulders, so as to straighten your torso. Keep your feet relaxed. Shoulderstand roll-out To come down from the pose, lower your legs to an angle of about 45 degrees over your head, place your hand palms down behind you, then slowly roll out of it, vertebra by vertebra. Breathe normally until your whole spine is resting on the floor and your legs are at right angles to it, then exhale as you slowly lowe your legs, keeping the knees straight. THE PLOUGH (HALASANA) :
Complementing the Plough, the Bridge brings the feet down from the Shouderstand in the opposite direction, reversing the stretch on the spine and relieving pressure on the neck. Its Sanskrit name, Setu Bandhasana, means "bridge-building pose", referring to the way the body creates a perfect arch from head to toe. Moving into and out of the pose strengthens the abdominal and lower back muscles and makes the spine and wrists more supple. To come into the Bridge from the Shoulderstand you need a fairly flexible back - at first you may have to push up into the pose from the floor, as shown below right. Advanced students can perform the Shouderstand, Plough and Bridge as one continuous series. Caution:: It is essential to use the same position
for the Bridge as for the Shoulderstand, with thumbs uppermost - you risk spraining your thumbs if they are under your back.
1. Lying down
2. Support your 3. If your feet
on your back,
back with your
comfortably
with your legs
hands, keeping
reach the floor,
Lie down on your
together and
your elbows as
walk them as far
back with your knees
your hands
close to one
behind your
bent, feet together.
palms down by
another as
head as you can
Place your hands on
your sides,
possible. Then,
and, with your
the lower back, as in
inhale and raise
without
toes curled
the Shoulderstand,
your legs up.
bending your
under, push
and then lift your
Exhale, then
knees, exhale
your torso up
hips up as high as
inhale and bring
and bring your
and your heels
you can. Now
your hips up off
legs down
back. Stretch
proceed as shown in
the floor.
behind your
your arms out
step 2 (below). Slowly
head. If you
behind your
reverse the steps
cannot yet
back with the
again to come back
touch the floor
hands flat on
out of the pose.
with your feet,
the floor.
remain
Breathe slowly
breathing
and deeply.
Beginner's step 1:
deeply in this position.
1. Come up into the
2. Bring the other leg
Shoulderstand,
down to the ground.
supporting your waist Hold the pose for at with your hands. Bend least two or three one leg and lower
deep breaths. Inhale,
thefoot toward the
come into the
floor.
Shoulderstand and roll out. Once you can support yourself with your hands nearer your shoulders in the Shoulderstand, you can drop into the Bridge, both legs at once.
FISH (MATSYASANA) Matsya:
THE FORWARD BEND
The fish, was one of the incarnations of the Hindu God (PASCHIMOTHANASANA): Vishnu, who assumed this form to save the world from the Flood. The Fish Pose Matsyasana, is the counter pose to the Shoulder stand and must always be practiced after it. Having stretched the neck and upper spine in the Shoulderstand, Plough and Bridge, you now compress them as you arch back, relieving stiffness in your neck and shoulder muscles and correcting any tendency to rounded shoulders. Holding the pose exercises the chest, tones the nerves of the neck and back, and ensures that the thyroid and parathyroid glands obtain maximum benefit from the Shoulder stand. It also expands the ribcage fully and so aids deep breathing and increases your lung capacity. You should remain in the pose for at least half the amount of time that you spent in the Shoulderstand in order to balance the stretch.
1. Lie down on your back
The Forward Bend or the Paschimothanasana looks deceptively simple. But it is the fact a very important and demanding pose. The Sanskrit word "paschima" means "the West", referring to the back of the body, which is literally stretched from the heels to the top of the spine. Practicing this asana invigorates the internal organs, reduce fat, and stimulates the entire nervous system. Before holding the pose, loosen up the body by inhaling and coming back out of the position, then next exhaling and going into it again, three times. Don't try to bring your head to your knees as this will curve the spine. Instead, aim to bring the torso as far as possible, while keeping the knees and spine straight.
Note: Your hands
with your legs straight and should rest palms your feet together. Place
down, side by side, and
your hands, palms down,
your elbows should be
underneath your thighs.
as close together as possible under your back. 2. Pressing down on your elbows, inhale and arch your back, resting only a very little on the top of your head on the floor. Exhale. Breathe deeply while in the position, keeping legs and lower torso
1. From a lying position, with your arms straight out behind you, inhale and come up to a sitting position. Point your feet at the ceiling and pull the flesh of your buttocks out from underneath you, so that you are sitting directly on the pelvic bone. Stretch your arms above your head, lengthening the
2. From a lying position, with your arms straight out behind you, inhale and come up to a sitting position. Point your feet at the ceiling and pull the flesh of your buttocks out from underneath you, so that you are sitting directly on the pelvic bone. Stretch your arms above your head, lengthening the spine.
relaxed. To come out of the pose, first lift your head and place it gently back down, then release the arms.
spine. 3. Continue right down and hold on to whichever part of your legs or feet you can comfortably reach without bending the knees. With practice, you can wrap your index fingers around your big toes and bring your elbows down to to the floor, or stretch your arms out over your feet, as shown right. In the position, breathe deeply, feeling yourself and advancing forward a little more every time you exhale. Hold for three or four deep breaths at first, gradually increasing the number as you become relaxed in the pose. When you release the position, reach forward as you come up.
THE COBRA (BHUJANGASANA) :
In Bhujangasana , the head and trunk arch gracefully up, like a corba with its hood raised. The spine receives a powerful backward stretch, the surrounding musculature is strengthened and the abdominal organs are toned up and massaged. The pose is particularly effective for combating menstrual irregularities and pain and relieving constipation. Perform the asana in stages, as shown below, visualizing the smooth, supple movement of a snake as you slowly stretch your spine up and backward, vertebra by vertebra. Keep your shoulders down, your elbows tucked in to your body, and your face relaxed in the pose. You may find the full Cobra position difficult to achieve at first, but in time your spine will become supple
THE LOCUST (SALABHASANA) :
Unlike most asanas, the Locust or Salabhasana requires a sudden movement to get into the pose. Its effects supplement those of the Cobra but where the Cobra concentrates on the upper half of the body, the Locust works mainly on the lower half, strengthening the abdomen, lower backs and legs. Like the other backward bends, it manages the internal organs, ensuring efficient functioning of the digestive system and preventing constipation. To begin with, you may only manage to raise your legs a few inches off the floor - in fact, it is at this stage that the pose most resembles a locust, tall in air. With regular practice you will discover how to
enough for head and feet to touch.
contract your lower back muscles to thrust your legs up high, as well as developing the necessary strength. In time your legs will come to extend beyond your head as in the photograph.
1. Lie down with your 2. Inhaling, bring your legs together and your head up, brushing first hands palms down your nose, then your under your shoulders. chin against the floor. Rest your forehead on Now lift up your hands the floor. and use your back muscles to raise your chest as high as possible. Hold for a few deep breaths then, exhaling, slowly returns to position 1, keeping your chin up until last.
1. Lying on your front, inhale and roll on to your side. Make two fists and place them side by side, with thumbs pressing into your thighs. Bring your elbows as close together as possible.
3. Inhaling, come up as before, but this time use your hands to push the trunk up. Continue up until you are bending from the middle of the spine. Hold for two or three deep breaths, then exhale and come slowly down.
4. Inhaling, raise the trunk as before, but this time continue up and back until you can feel your back bending all the way down from the neck to the base of the spine. Breathe normally. Hold the position for as long as you feel comfortable, then slowly come down and relax.
Note: You
may find that a different hand position gives you more leverage with your hands cupped, the palms facing the ground, or with hands clasped together, as above.
2. Exhaling, roll over on to your front, so that you are lying on your arms, with your head resting on your chin. Take a few normal breaths in this position. 3. Inhale and raise your right leg, using your hands as a lever. Take two full breaths, then exhale and bring the leg down. Repeat with the left leg. Keep both legs straight and don't swivel the hips. 4. Now take three deep breaths and on the third inhalation, retain the breath and
thrust both legs up. Hold the pose, breathing normally, then exhale and bring the legs down with control. Repeat when your breathing has slowed down.
BOW (DHANURASANA):
The Bow or Dhanurasana raises both halves of the body at once, combining the movements of the Cobra and Locust, and countering the Plough and the Forward Bend. Like an archer stringing a bow, you use your hands and arms to pull your trunk and legs up together to form a curve. This tones your back muscles and maintains the elasticity of your spine, improving posture and increasing vitality. Balancing the weight of the body on your abdomen also reduces abdominal fat and keeps the digestive and reproductive systems healthy. The Rocking Bow, in particular, gives your internal organs a powerful massage. Initially, you will find it easier to lift your knees with legs apart; more advanced students should aim to perform the Bow with legs together.
HALF SPINAL TWIST (ARDHA MATSYENDRA ASANA):
The spinal Twist, which takes its Sanskrit name from the great yogic sage Matsyendra, is one of the few poses in the Basic Session that rotates the spine. Most bend the spinal column either backward or forward, but to become truly flexible it must be twisted laterally as well. The movement also tones the spinal nerves and ligaments, and improves the digestion. The Half-Spinal Twist or Ardha Matsyendrasana, taught here, has similar benefits, and prepares the body for the full pose. Keep your spine erect and your shoulders level in the position and breaths steadily, twisting a little more each time you exhale. Twist first to the left, as below, then repeat the sequence twisting to the right.
1. Kneel down with your legs together, resting on your heels.
1. Lie down on
2. Lie down on The Rocking Bow
your front, head
your front,
down. Inhale and head down.
Come into the
2. Then sit to the
bend your knees
Inhale and
Bow, then rock
right of your
up, then reach
bend your
forward as you
feet, as
back with your
knees up, then exhale, backward
hands and clasp
reach back
as you inhale.
hold of your
with your
(Don't use your
ankles. Exhale.
hands and
head to rock.)
clasp hold of
Repeat up to ten
your ankles.
times, then relax.
Exhale.
illustrated.
3. Lift your left leg over your right, placing the foot against the outside of the right knee. Bring your right heel in close to your buttocks. Keep the spine erect. 4. Stretch your arms out to the sides at shoulder level, and twist around to the left.
5. Now bring the right arm down on the outside of the left knee and hold the left foot in the right hand, placing your left hand on the floor behind you. Exhaling, twist as far as possible to the left. Look over the left shoulder. THE CROW (KAKASANA):
This asana strikingly mimics the posture of a cawing crow - with the body's weight supported on the elbows and hands and the head thrust well forward. One of the most valuable balancing poses, the Crow or Kakasana is in fact relatively easy to achieve, tough it may look advanced. The secret is to lean far enough forward and to keep your mind from wandering, focusing your attention solely on keeping your balance. Practicing the Crow will greatly strengthen your wrists, arms and shoulders, improve your concentration, and increase your breathing capacity by expanding the chest.
THE HANDS TO FEET POSE (PADA HASTASANA):
The Hands to Feet Pose or Pada Hastasana gives many of the same benefits as the Forward Bend - trimming the waist, restoring elasticity to the spine, and stretching the ligaments of the legs, especially the hamstrings. It also aids the flow of blood to the brain. Once again, as in t he Forward Bend, the purpose of the asanas is to bend down as far as you can with your spine and legs straight. Holding your toes and bringing your head into the shins will follow naturally when your back has become more flexible. Breathe deeply in the position, and let yourself fold a little further down with each exhalation. To pull your chest in closer to your legs, walk your hands back behind you, palms on the floor, as in the photograph.
1. Squat down and bring your arms between your knees.
2. Choose a point on the floor in front of you on which to focus. Inhale,
Place your palms down flat on the floor in front of you, shoulder-width apart, with fingers splayed and pointing slightly inward. Then bend your elbows out to the sides, making the backs of your arms into shelves for your knees to rest on.
then while you retain the breath, lean toward this point, transferring your weight to your hands and lifting your toes up. Exhale and hold the pose for three or four deep breaths.
1. Standing with your feet together, exhale. Then inhale and raise your arms above your head. Lift your head up, making yourself as tall as possible, so as to lengthen the spine. As you exhale, fold forward from the pelvis. Keep your Knees and spine as straight as you can. 2. Come down as far as possible and either grasp your ankles or clasp hold of your big toes with thumbs and index fingers, as below. Pull your head in toward your shins and breathe deeply in the pose. Come out of the position slowly, inhaling. Stretch your arms above your head, then lower them down by your sides.
THE TRIANGLE (TRIKONASANA ):
FINAL RELAXATION (SAWASANA):
In Hindu art the triangle is a potent symbol for t he
Your yoga practice will help to be more in touch with your body, able to recognize tension and relaxation and thus to bring them under your conscious control. At the end of session of asanas, you should spend
divine principle, and it is frequently found in the yantras and mandalas used for meditation. Pointing downward it represents Shakti , the dynamic female
at least ten minutes in Final Relaxation. During this time, you relax each part of the male force. Trikonasana, the Triangle, concludes the body in turn. But in order to experience postures in our Basic Session. It augments the relaxation, you must first experience movement of the Half Spinal Twist and gives an tension. Working up from the feet, as shown excellent lateral stretch to the spine, toning the spinal below, you first tense and lift each part, then nerves and helping the proper functioning of the drop (but don't place) it down. Now let your digestive system. The body becomes lighter and other mind travel throughout the body, asanas are improved. When performing the Triangle, commanding each part to relax. Let yourself take care that both your knees are straight and that go. Sink deep into the quiet pool of the mind. To bring your consciousness back to your hips are facing squarely forward, rather than twisted. Bend first to the right, then repeat, bending to your body, gently move your fingers and toes, take a deep breath and as your exhale, the left as shown below. Aim for perfect balance in sit up. these basic poses, and you will gain the control and principle; pointing up it stands for Siva, the passive
concentration necessary to more advanced variations.
1. Stand with your
2. As you exhale, bend to the
feet well apart
left and slightly forward to
(about 3-4 feet).
bypass your ribs. Slide your
Point your left foot
left hand down your left leg
to the left, and your and hold on to the lowest part right foot slightly to
you can reach. Look out at
the left. Stretch
your right hand. Take several
your arm out at
full breaths in this position
shoulder level and
before releasing it. Repeat,
bring the right arm
bending to the right.
Feet and Hands and legs arms Lift your Raise your right foot right hand just an inch an inch off off the floor. the floor. Tense the Make a fist, leg, hold, tense the then let it arm, then let drop. Repeat it drop. on the other Repeat on side. the other side. Relax.
Buttocks Clench your buttocks tightly together, lift the hips a little way off the floor and hold. Relax and drop them down.
Chest Tense and lift up the
Head Tuck in your chin slightly
straight up, against your right ear. Now inhale.
Shoulders Lift your shoulders
back and and hunch and roll the chest, them up tight head gently keeping around your from side to your hips neck. Let side. Find a and head on them drop, comfortable the floor. relaxed. position in Relax and Now pull the center drop them each arm, in for the head down. turn, down to lie, and alongside then relax. the body, and relax. Autosuggestion
After practicing the sequence shown, visualize your body in your mind's eye, and repeat this simple formula mentally: "I relax the toes, I relax the toes. The toes are relaxed. I relax the calves, I relax the calves. The calves are relaxed." Continue on up the body, applying the formula to each part along the way - the stomach, lungs, heart, jaw, scalp, brain, and soon. Feel a wave of relaxation rising up your body as you guide your awareness through each part. Each time you inhale, feel a wave of Oxygen flowing down to your feet; each time you exhale, feel the tension flowing out of your bod y, leaving your mind like a deep, still lake, without a ripple. Now dive deep into the center of this lake, deep within yourself, and experience your true nature.
DOMINATING PLANETS IN YOUR HOROSCOPE Dominating Planet in your Horoscope : Sun
Usually the individual will do well in practicing meditation and yoga of knowledge to connect to the higher self within. The main thing is to establish a sense of self-identity according to our inner nature as pure consciousness. We must learn to discriminate between the lower self and the higher self. We should trace the origin of the "I thought" to the Divine light within the heart.
Dominating Planet in your Horoscope : Moon
Lunar energy is usually increased by devotional practices (Bhakti yoga). We should meditate upon a form of the Divine particularly of the Goddess. We should strive to develop more peace, faith, receptivity, openness and surrender to the Divine or truth. Usually lunar energy allies us with a spiritual or religious tradition or group, but we should apply our faith with openness and truth not with emotional attachment. Dominating Planet in your Horoscope : Mars
Mars is increased by the Yogas of knowledge and techniques by practices, which aim at the development of energy and insight. Mars types like to work on themselves in a practical way through physical practices or through mental methods like visualization and ritual. On a lower level, the martial arts can be used to strengthen Mars energy; yet such methods may cater to a negative Mars influence and bring about a seeking of power and prestige for the ego. Dominating Planet in your Horoscope : Mercury
Mercury energy is increased by the yoga of knowledge particularly by spiritual techniques, which emphasize reason, discrimination, clear expression and objective perception. It often gives us the role of a teacher of these things. The practice of mantra is helpful as it the study of spiritual philosophies like Vedanta or the learning of Sanskrit. Dominating Planet in your Horoscope : Jupiter
Jupiter directs us to the spiritual life generally and gives us the propensity for a broad and integral path, combining knowledge, devotion, practices and service, as in the path of Raja Yoga. Its basic impulse is towards devotion (faith), but from that it develops knowledge. Jupiter is more concerned with principle and value than form, but often loves ceremonies and rituals. Jupiter gives enthusiasm, but it may be temporary, if we do not fix it to a long-term purpose. Dominating Planet in your Horoscope : Venus
Venus related to Bhakti yoga or the yoga of devotion. It makes us receptive to Divine love, joy and beauty, as we find in the stories of Radha and Krishna or in Sufi love poetry. It inclines us to chanting, rituals, dance, devotional singing and visualizations. Generally, we are inclined to approach the Divine in the form of a particular figure, teacher or deity, whom we love and serve. Venus also can give occult knowledge or powers, like ability to see visions or to travel astrally, but can get us caught in the glamour and illusion of the astral plane. Dominating Planet in your Horoscope : Saturn
Saturn required self-discipline, renunciation, surrender, detachment, objectivity and doing of goo d karma - the yogas of knowledge and service. It is more co ncerned with practice than with theory and in his higher form, is the silent sage. It requires inaction and letting go on our part. To cleanse the influence of a negative Saturn, some form of karmic expiation may be required like prayer, atonement, pilgrimages or giving of charity.
Dominating Planet in your Horoscope : Rahu
RahuPeople with weak Rahu should avoid Yogas that open up to the astral plane, including the use of visualization, hypnosis and modern high tech yoga (using tapes videos). Devotion, surrender to the Divine or Bhakti yoga is best as Rahu's influence makes discernment and meditation difficult. Some form of psychic clearing, expiation or exorcism in extreme cases may be helpful. There should be an alliance with a clear tradition and consistent discipline, the avoidance of wishful thinking, the seeking of experiences or the developing of occult powers. Dominating Planet in your Horoscope : Ketu
Ketu is increased by the yoga of knowledge, the capacity for self-inquiry, much as under the Sun. it causes us to seek to transcend time and the senses. Meditation on death is also helpful for developing the higher yogic powers of Ketu.
VEDIC RITUALS :
Each planet has its representative deity and its specific form. Each deity has a certain color, particular appearance, a unique vehicle (the animal it rides, signifying its underlining power). All the planetary deities are regarded as male. This is because all the signs and constellation are regarded as female. The planets are the forces (male), which work in the fields of signs (female). Planetary deities also have their ruling deities (Adhidevta) and their overlords (Pratyadhidevta). These may be male of female according to the nature of the planets. Worship of Planetary Deities
Name
Ruling Deity
The Sun
Agni, God of Fire
The Moon
Apas, Water Goddess
Mars
Bhumi, Earth
Mercury
Vishnu, The Maintainer
Jupiter
Indra, The king of the Gods
Over Ruler Shiva, The Great God Parvati, The Great Goddess
Deity Worshipped Shiva
7-Headed Horse
Durga
Deer
Goddess Skanda, War God Hanumaan Narayana, another form of Vishnu
Brahma, The Creator
Vehicle
Goat
Vishnu
Lion (with trunk)
Vishnu
Elephant
Venus
Saturn
Rahu
Ketu
Indrani, Queen of the Gods Yama, God of Death Durga, Goddess of Power
Indra, King of the Gods
Durga
Horse
Prajapati
Hanumaan
Ox
Sapra, The serpent God
Shiva
Lion
Shiva
Serpent
Chitragupta, God of
Brahma, God of
Karma
Knowledge
“Astrological Yagnas” are the most powerful and potent astrological remedies either to fulfill the cherished goals in our life or to avoid dangerous and fatal disasters in our life.” A personalized Yagna is just like a specific medicine p rescribed by a physician for a particular illness. When the problem is intense and when all the means to make it right has failed then we could go for a personalized yagna, which is more effective since its emphasis is only on one particular problem."
We believe would be of immense help not only to restore your faith and belief but also to fulfill some of your wishes. The personalized yagna after much research would include the five important aspects of life: health, wealth, marriage, removal of obstacles and children.
Kaal Sarpa Shanti Yagna
Worship of Lord Shiva
US $101
along with Shanti of Rahu and Ketu.
2
To protect oneself from the negative influence of Rahu
INR 5000
and Ketu.
Rahu Ardha-kayam maha-viryam, chandra ditya veemar-danam Seeng-hee-ka garba sambootam, tam rahum prana-mam mya-ham.
I offer my obeisance to Rahu, born from the womb of Simhika, who has only half a body yet, posses great power, being able to subdue the Sun and the Moon. Ketu Palasha-pushpa-sankasham, taraka-graha masta-kam Rowdram row-drat makam goram, tam keytoom prana-mam mya-ham I offer my obeisance to the violent and fearsome Ketu, who is gifted with the strength of Lord Shiva. Resembling in his complexion the flower of a palasa plant, he serves as the head of the
stars and planets.
Key Feature and program schedule of this Yagna. Along with other rituals related with this Ya gna, there will be chanting of mantras: Name of Yagna
Kaal Sarpa Shanti Yagna- 4 Hours
Chanting of Price Price Mantras USD INR
Rehu and Ketu
101 5000
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Kaal means Death. The person born under Kaal Sarpa Yoga passes through a lot of difficult phases like death threatening situation. The Kaal Sarp Yog is formed when all the planets are present in between Rahu and Ketu. According to Indian astrology, there are many types of Kaal Sarpa Yogas. If all seven planets come between Rahu & Ketu then it is not good. The person who takes birth in this Yoga faces different kind of problems and instability in life like disturbances in mind, loss in business, family problems etc. A person, who has Kaal Sarpa Yoga in the horoscope always fear from death, suffers from tensions and insecurity. This Yoga is more dangerous than other malefic yoga. This Yoga affects a person till the age of 30 to 47 and sometimes throughout his/her life, it depends upon the position of Kaal Sarp Yoga in the birth chart. So, it is important to find out the Kaalsarpa Yoga in the chart and which bhava (houses) are affected. This is like a snake-ladder syndrome in life. Under this yoga a person can rise to a high social and economic level and then can have sudden down fall from that high status. It should be noted that the Kaalsarp Yoga is not always bad. It has the power to confer gains too. All planets must fall between Rahu and Ketu. Kaal Sarp Dosha Mala is designed to remove this dosha. Mala is made of an 11 mukhi Hanuman rudraksha in the center with a large Hanuman silver locket yantra. This yagna should be performed by people whose birth chart shows that all the planets fall between Rahu and Ketu and is going through a lot of agonies in life and life threatening incidents.
Mangala Gouri
Worship of Mangala Gauri in South Indian
USD
5
This yagna is specifically for unmarried Boys facing delay
$151-$551
style.
Yagna
in marriage, marital problems or Mangala Dosha
INR 750026000
"Om Patnim Manoramam dehi Manovritanusarineem, Tareneem Durgasansar Sagarasye Kulodbhavam." “A person who wants a good wife prays to God to bestow him with a beautiful wife, who would help him to perform the duties of life in a proper way, who would always listen to him.”
Key Feature and program schedule of this Yagna Along with other rituals related with this Yagna, there will be chanting of mantras
Name of Yagna
Mangala Gouri Yagna - 1 Day Mangala Gouri Yagna - 3 Days Mangala Gouri Yagna - 5 Days
No of mantras to be chanted
Price USD
Price INR
Contact
31,000
151
7500
61,000
251
13000
1,25000
551
26000
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A successful marriage depends on two things: finding the right person and being the right person Marriage is not just coming together of two individuals. There is much more to it. To sustain a marriage it is important that there is effort from both sides than onl y a marriage can carry on. It is important to find the right person at the right time. It is not only important for girls to get married to the right person but it is equally important for a person to find one. It is important to remember God when we are making an important decision of our life. A person who wants to have a good married life and a suitable life partner prays to Mangla Gouri to help him find a good match so, that he will find someone who would always be with him during his ups and downs. This mantra is attributed to Goddess Durga. The regular and continuous chant of this mantra by the male section of the society helps them get a wife of their expectation. The use of rudraksha mala (A beaded garland of the seeds of Eleocarpus Ganitrus Tree) while chanting is favorable.
For solving difficulties related to delayed marriage, marital problems and Mangla Dosha this is one of the most prescribed poojas. Devi is worshiped as Mangla Gouri and pooja performed with shodasopacharas and namavali pooja.a man performs this yagna to get a suitable wife who is blessed with all the virtues so,that his married life would have a happy married life.
Katyaayni Yagna
Worship of Goddess Katyaayni in North
USD $151-$551
5
This yagna is specifically for unmarried Girls facing delay in marriage or marital
Indian style. INR 7500-
problems
26000
"Kaatyaayani Mahaamaayey Mahaa YoginyaDheeshwaree NandaGopasutam Devi Patim Mey Kuru Tey Namaha" "O Katyaayni! MahaaMayey (Names of Ma the Mother Goddess) Supreme Lord of all great Yoginis, Make Shree Krishna, my husband Prostrations unto Thee. Mantra to be chanted before you begin your studies"
Key Feature and program schedule of this Yagna Along with other rituals related with this Yagna, there will be chanting of mantras:
Name of Yagna
Katyaayni Yagna - 1 Day Katyaayni Yagna - 3 Days Katyaayni Yagna - 5 Days
No of Price Price mantras to USD INR be chanted
31,000 61,000 1,25000
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Katyaayni is the sixth form of Goddess Durga. Sage Katyaayan was the son of the great sage Kat. Katyayan had observed rigorous penance and worship of "Bhagavati Paramba with a desire to get paramba daughter. The wish was granted and she took birth as a daughter of Katyaayan and therefore named as "Katyaayni". She has four hands. The top right hand is positioned in a gesture of providing courage and the other hand is positioned in a gesture of rendering a boon. The top left
hand is holding a sword and the other holding a lotus. The Goddess is mounted on a lion and she is worshiped on the sixth day of the Durga puja. If one worships the deity with a pure soul he attains success in religion, wealth, passion and salvation. Disease, sorrow and fear are eliminated. Tripur sundari. The presiding Deity of Srichakra, Devi, is Known as Lalita Tripura Sundari. The goddess Tripura Sundari in her aspect as Shodasi is represented as a sixteen-year-old girl, and is b elieved to embody sixteen types of desire. Tripura Sundari, also called Shodashi, Lalita and Rajarajeshvari. Tripura Sundari, also called Shodashi, Lalita and Rajarajeshvari, is one of the group of ten goddesses of hindu belief and these goddesses are collectively called mahavidyas. The Shodasi Tantra, a treatise on the Tantra, describes Tripura Sundari as "the radiant light in the eyes of Shiva". She is described as being of dusky color, and is depicted in an intimate position with an aspect of Shiva. The couple are shown on a bed, a throne, or a pedestal resting on the significant male gods of Hinduism like Brahma,Vishnu ,Rudra Nd Indra. Kashmiris are the foremost in worship of Tripura Sundari, who are the only ones who remember the hymn to Tripura Sundari, Pancastavi in entirety.Tripura Sundari is described in great detail as extremely attractive, beautiful, and erotically inclined.The Lalitha Sah asranama details her charms from head to foot, and the most part of the Saundaryalahari is similarly occupied with her attractive appearance. She is often said to give desire and to suffuse the creation with desire. The Saundaryalahari also states that a worn-out old man, ugly and sluggish in the arts of love, can be restored to sexual attractiveness and vigor by her glance. The description of a beautiful woman, part by part, in the process of her arraying herself (shringar), was an established poetic form in Indian classical literature. The several names that associate or identify her with the female sexual organ in her thousand-name hymn in the Vamakeshvara Tantra also suggest the erotic character of the goddess.The Tripura Sundari Ashtakam by Adi Shankaracharya describes her as a Mother, her nourishing breasts akin to mountain peaks that give birth to rivers. She is described wearing a blue dress with red spots, holding a pot of honey, her eyes quivering with intoxication.
This yagna is especially performed by girls who might be having some problem regarding marriage. Even whe a girl has all the virtues she might not be getting a suitable partner or might be having some astrological problem, at such times katyaa yni yagna can be performed. Manglik Shanti Yagna
Worship of Planet
US $101
2
To lessen the negative effect of the planet Mars.
Mars. INR 5000
“DHARNI GARBH SAMBHUTAM VIDYUT KANTI SAMPRABHAM KUMARAM SHAKTI HASTAM TAM MANGALAM PRAMAYAM.”
“I offer my obeisance to Shree Mangala, the god of the planet Mars, who was born from the womb of the earth goddess. His brilliant effulgence is like that of lightning, and he appears as a youth carrying a spear in his hand."
In match making most famous and sadistic problem is Mangal Dosh. In reality, it is not Mangal Dosh but it is called Sumanglik dosha. It means problem in auspicious events of marriage life. In other words, stoppage in something auspicious or good work is known as Mangal Dosh. This dosh is known as a very big problem in married life. We live in a modern world but there are certain things that we still believe in and one of them is marriage between two individuals. Let us have a look at what does manglik exactly mean and what are its effects? Mars holds a very important part in our horoscope -it is the planet of action. There are just handful of people who possesses a correct balance of Martian energy. On the positive front Mars gives us energy, will power, self-confidence and motivation but this could also lead to conflict, competition and domination. Mars indicates premature death; and loss of partner, particularly so when Mars is afflicted by "Kuja Dosha". This affliction of Mars in a chart commonly makes the horoscope to be known as a Manglik horoscope. It is caused by placement of Mars in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, 12th house of the natal chart. This condition is believed by some to be devastating for marriage, causing discomfort and tension in relationship, leading to separation and divorce, and in some cases, it is believed to cause untimely death of one spouse. This is attributed to the "fiery" nature of this planet. If two mangliks marry, the negative effects are believed to cancel each other out.
A person who has an affliction of Mars in his/her chart should perform this yagna so that the nature of this Manglik dosha would be less effective. Key Feature and program schedule of this Yagna
Along with other rituals related with this Yagna, there will be chanting of mantras Name of Yagna
Manglik Shanti Yagna- 3 Hours
Chanting of Price Price Mantras USD INR
Mars
101 5000
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Rudram Chamkam Worship of Lord Shiva Yagna in North Indian style.
USD $201-$551
5
For immediate relief from problems and fulfillment of wishes.
INR 1000026000
"Srusti Sthilaya Yasya lila Eva mahesituh Tam Vande Saccidanandam Sarva shubhanivruttaye ||" “Oh! Lord, the creator, protector and destroyer of the universe, the very form of truth, consciousness, and bliss I bow to you. Let all the inauspicious things be driven away from me and your devotee be protected.”
The Shri Rudram Chamkam is a Vedic stotra dedicated to Rudra, an earlier aspect of Shiva Chamkam assures granting of what we ask. The creator makes no distinction between the things of the world and the other world. Both belong to him and desire born out of Virtue is really manifestation of divinity and Dharma. Chamkam furnishes completely the ideal of human happiness and defines in the highest degree the desires and do not delimit to be asked or to be granted. Sri Rudram-Chamkam occupies a very important place in Vedic literature and in the practice of Vedic Religion. It is the heart of Krishna Yajurveda and is treasured in the center of Taittiriya Samhita Strictly speaking, the Rudra is a Homa or sacrifice performed in fire in honour of God Rudra. While most of the rituals relating to the other Gods stop limited to the particular purpose intended in the Karma Kanda, it was felt that the Rudram could not and should not be so confined, but put to further varied uses. Hence we find that Rudram and Chamkam are used invariably for all the Vedic worship of Shiva in all the households and temples. The Rudram is addressed to worship Lord Shiva, who is said to give to the devotee who seeks His Grace anything that is asked for. The Chamkam occurs in the 4th Kanda, 7th Prapataka of the Yajur Veda. The rudra is mostly chanted during Homa and avishekam. A pooja is performed with the chanting of the rudra mantra 1000 times is known as maha rudra,it‟ s done on special occasions like Maha shivaratri or Shravan Somvar. Therefore, this yagna should be performed in a perfect way and with good intention and a fruitful result will be followed. Yagna does not only mean performing Pooja, it means purifying oneself from within.
A person who wants immediate relief from health problem, those who are childless or those facing problems in getting married or those facing financial crisis or if those having some wish to be fulfilled with in a short span of time can perform this yagna. Also, it is good to perform this yagna on auspicious days like birthdays and marriage anniversaries because this yagna acts as a shield of
protection through out the year from all soughts of negativities. Name of Yagna
No of Price Price recitation of USD INR stotras
Rudram Chamkam Yagna- 3 Hours Rudram Chamkam Yagna- 6 Hours
5 11
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Key Feature of this Yagna
Shanti Path Sankalpa Ganesh, Kalash and Navagraha Pooja Worship of Lord Shiva Chanting of Shukla Yajurvediya Rudra Aashtadhyayi Stotram - 5 & 11 times as per the program schedule. Havan Purna Aahuti Aarti End of ceremony with pushpanjali
Shri Mahalakshmi Yagna
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi in North
USD $151-$551
5
For long and stable financial comfort and prosperity.
Indian style. INR 7500026000
"Sarvagyay Sarvavarday Sarvadushtbhaydkree Sarvadukhaharay Devi Mahalaxmi Namostutay" “O Maa Laxmi, you know everything, you grant favors to all, you are a terror to the evil and your art removes the misery of all. O propitious goddess, I surrender to you”.
Goddess Lakshmi is considered as the supreme power and the divinity of wealth and prosperity. When Mahalakshmi is worshipped with true devotion, she banishes all traces of poverty from one's
life and endows one with riches and splendor. Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth, is the power and consort of the powerful- Vishnu, the preserver, she is the power in its complete multiplicity. Shri or Lakshmi, depicted in the Vedas, as the Goddess of wealth and fortune, power and beauty. According to the Puranas, she was the incarnated daughter of the sage Bhrigu and his wife Khyati. She was later born out of Ksheer Sagar (ocean of milk) while being churned more popularly known as Samudra Manthan. Hence, her appellation,"Ksheera Samudra Raja Tanaya". Mahalakshmi yagna is one ultimate way to seek divine help to stabilize finance & accumulate wealth in your life.
If one is financially deficient, unsuccessful and unhapp y in life, one should perform Mahalakshmi Yagna. This Yagna is performed to achieve long and stable Material comfort and prosperity in life. Lakshmi is the Goddess of wealth and material comforts of life. She is the feminine energy that holds the family together. She is the embodiment of life and its nourishment and this yagna is a sure way to seek her blessings. Key Feature of this Yagna
Shanti Path Sankalpa Ganesh, Kalash and Navagraha Pooja Worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth Chanting of Shri Sukta Stotram - 151, 501 & 1001 times as per the program schedule. Havan Purna Aahuti Aarti End of ceremony with pushpanjali Name of Yagna
Mahalaxmi Yagna- 1Day Mahalaxmi Yagna- 3 Days Mahalaxmi Yagna- 5 Days
Shani Sade Satti
No of Price Price recitation of USD INR stotras
151 501 1001
Worship of Planet
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2
To lessen the negative effect of the planet Saturn.
Yagna
Saturn.
INR 11000
Nilanjana samabhasam raviputram yamagrajam chaya martanda sambhutam tam namami shaishcharam "I bow to Lord Shani, who is black in color, who is the son of Sun, who is elder brother of Yama, who is born to Shadow & moves very slowly."
Key Feature and program schedule of this Yagna Along with other rituals related with this Yagna, there will be chanting of mantras: Name of Yagna
Shani Sade Satti Yagna - 3 Hours
Chanting of Price Price Mantras USD INR
Saturn
221 11000
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Saturn‟s Seven and a Half Year Cycle also known as Sade Satti is one of the toughest periods in the life of a person. Shani or Saturn is the most dreaded god after Yama, the god of death. He is a malicious deity and is most feared by Hindus. The superstitions associated with Shani make him a fearsome deity who causes all kinds of havoc in the lives of innocent people. It is said that a person born under the influence of Saturn suffers from various problems like poverty, tension, insult, displeasure and his family too suffers along with him.
When Saturn is transiting through the 12th, 1st, and 2nd house from the natal moon, this is termed Sade-satti. “Sade-satti” literally means 7 ½ years, which means that Saturn naturally takes 2 ½ years in its transit from one house to another house. This transit is considered particularly important in Vedic Astrology because this transit is supposed to indicate difficult results either to the native or the native‟s close relatives. One sure remedy for Shani's evil effect is worshipping Lord Hanuman. Scriptures say that when Shani warned Lord Hanuman about the onset of his seven-and-half year long influence ( sade satti ), Lord Hanuman accepted the challenge and allowed Saturn to have his play. When the planet dwelled on Lord Hanuman's head, Hanuman loaded heavy rocks on his head so viciously that the planet was almost crushed. Shani faced similar agony when he tried to dwell on Hanuman's body. Finally, the planet had to bow before Hanuman. Shani then declared that anyone who worshipped
Lord Hanuman would not be affected by the evil effect of the planet. A person who is going through Saturn‟s Seven and a Half Year Cycle; one of the toughest periods in the life of a person. Ganpati Yagna
Worship of Lord Ganesha in North
USD $151-$551
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For removal of all kinds of obstacles in life.
Indian style. INR 750026000
“Vakratunda Mahaakaya; Suryakotee Sama Prabha Nirvighnam kuru mey Deva; Sarva kaaryeshu Sarvadaa” “O Lord Ganesha of Large body, curved trunk, with the brilliance of a million suns, please make all my work free of obstacles, always.”
Key Feature and program schedule of this Yagna Along with other rituals related with this Yagna, there will be a stotra paath for this yagna: Name of Yagna
Ganpati Yagna - 1 Day Ganpati Yagna - 3 Days Ganpati Yagna - 5 Days
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He is the emblem of patience, devotion and truth. He is the dutiful son and the remover of obstacles and his vehicle is a tiny mouse compared to his huge body. He is none other than Lord Ganesh. With the head of an elephant he may look tough from outside but he is the beloved deity of the people and the god of wisdom, literature and worldly success. Wisdom is indeed very important. We can win a battle or lose one because of the thinking that is required at that particular time. Shiva decided that whoever would make a tour around the world and come to the starting place first would have the right to be the elder son. Kartikeya at once sat on his peacock and took a flight. The vehicle of Ganesh was a tiny mouse and the mouse was sad that he could not help him. He thought for a moment and then went around his parents and asked
for the prize. Surprised Lord Shiva said that he could not do so because he had not travelled around the world. To this Ganesha replied that for him, they were his world and he had completed the tour. Shiva was very happy to see the wisdom of his son so proclaimed him as the elder of the two. Ganesha is the Lord of Obstacles, both of a material and spiritual order. He can place obstacles in the path of those who need to be checked and can remove blockages just as easily. The Sanskrit terms vighnakart ("obstacle-creator") and vighnahart ("obstacle-destroyer"). This yagna is done to pray to Lord Ganapati, the remover of obstacles. It is especially auspicious before starting any new venture. It is said that when He was young, Lord Ganapati obtained a boon from his father - Lord Shiva, that whenever anybody started anything, he would be worshipped first. As per Hindu mythology Lord Ganesh Ji is considered to be first inline among all Gods, That is why before starting any Puja/Homam/Yagna Ganpati pu ja is done first. A brief Puja is given here for daily recitement for the worshipers. A detailed Ganpati Puja can be ordered. Some of the benefits of Ganapati Puja are acquiring peace and happiness by getting rid of malefic forces, removing troubles that prevent us from starting on a spiritual path or business, creating positive vibrations in the house, starting new ventures such as a new job, removing obstacles while starting a new business or investments, and getting married. Ganapati Homas are traditionally performed every Chaturthi (the fourth day of the lunar month). This yagna is for people who are facing some problems in life. Even after putting constant efforts when a person is not getting any fruitful result then he/she can perform this yagna. For example: constant failure in exams, business or in work place.
Maha Mrityunjaya Worship of Lord Shiva Yagna in North Indian style,
USD $151-$551
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To free oneself from any kind of legal or health related problem.
INR 750026000
“Om tryambakkam yajamahey, Sugandhimpustivardhanam Urvaarokameva bandanaan Mrityormooksheya maamritaat” “Lord Shiva is the three-eyed god. Shiva is always perfumed. He fosters all the creatures of the Universe. Lord Shiva releases from death for the sake of immortality, as cucumber detaches its bondage of the vine. We worship Lord Shiva to liberate us from death”
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Maha Mrityunjaya Yagna - 1 Day Maha Mrityunjaya Yagna - 3 Days Maha Mrityunjaya Yagna - 5 Days
31,000 61,000 1,25000
151
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M.S.Srinivas, Astrologer, Purohit & Vaastu Pandit Viswanadha Jyothirnilayam 251 13000 Plot No.25A, H.No.6-273/2D, 551 26000 Road No.2, Indrasing Nagar, Chintal, Hyderabad – 500 054. www.viswanadhajyothirnilayam.com email:
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We bow our head in devotion to the almighty Lord Shiva who is the destroyer of all evils. He is the one whom we offer our prayers, to avoid ultimate death. Lord Shiva appears in a meditating but ever-happy posture. He has knotted hair which holds the flowing Ganges River and a falcate moon, a serpent coiled around his neck, a „trishul‟ in his one hand and ashes all over his body. Shiva is the only godhead who is forever in deep meditation, totally absorbed in contemplation in His abode, Kailaasa mountain in the great Himalaya. The Lord's characteristic represents his victory over the evil activity, and calmness of human nature. He is known as the "giver" god. His vehicle is a bull (symbol of happiness and strength) named Nandi. Lord Shiva is the one who helps us to overcome the difficult phases of life. Trayambakkam refers to the three eyes of Lord Shiva. He is also called Tryambaka Deva (literally, "three-eyed Lord"), is depicted as having three eyes: the sun is His right eye, the moon the left eye and fire the third eye. The two eyes on the right and left indicate His activity in the physical world. The third eye in the center of the forehead symbolizes spiritual knowledge and power, and is thus called the eye of wisdom or knowledge. Like fire, the powerful gaze of Shiva's third eye destroys evil, and thus the person who has evil intention fears His third eye.. These three e yes of enlightment are the Trimurti or three primary deities namely, Brahma (omniscient), Vishnu (omnipresent) and Shiva (Omnipotent). We sing in praise to Lord Shiva whose fragrance is always spreading around. He is the sustainer of this world. Therefore when we are bound by some deadly disease then we should bow our head and pray to him to bring us out from the deadly disease and also from the cycle of re-birth. Based on the teachings of Sri Harihara in Prasna Marga, The Maha Mritunjai mantra should be recited 8000 times in a period of forty days. The recitation of 108 mantra for forty days both in the morning and evening covers this requirement. Maha Mruthyunjaya Homam is dedicated to Lord Shiva to avoid untimely death. The Mruthyunjaya Homam is performed to achieve Jaya or Victory over Mritya or death. The object of worship of this homa is Lord Shiva. One of the synonyms of Lord Shiva is Mrityu. Mrityu which means death of the death or the destroyer of death. During this homa one chants 21 mantras. The prominent offerings in this homa are durva grass and an herb called amrita. The former is famous for purifying blood an d the latter is used as a medicine for incurable diseases like arbuda or cancer. Since these are used as offerings in this homa, it is believed that this homam bestows longevity on the performer. The hymns are devoted to Mrityu,
the God of death, praying for long life. These hymns are used in the purnahuti or the final offering in the famous Soma sacrifice. This homa also alleviates Mrityu dosha or premature death. Shiva sitting in the cremation ground signifies that He is the controller of death in the physical world. Since birth and death are cyclic, controlling one implies controlling the other. Lord Shiva is honored as the ultimate controller of birth and death in this unique world. Thus, to relieve our self from uncertain death and lead a good and healthy life it is important that we perform the Maha Mritunjai Yagna. "People who are going through some unforeseen circumstances for example if he/she is going through a chronic health problem or some legal problem can perform this yajna. This yagna is done according to the intensity of the problem. An astrologer advises the person to do a jaap (chanting within oneself) according to the seriousness of the situation." Kanakdhara Yagna Worship of Goddess Lakshmi in North
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For immediate relief from financial problem.
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"Angam hare pulaka bhooshanamasrayanthi, Bhringanga neva mukulabharanam thamalam, Angikrithakhila Vibhuthirapanga leela, Mangalyadasthu mama mangala devathaya." ”To the Hari who wears supreme happiness as Or nament, The Goddess Lakshmi is attracted, Like the black bees getting attracted, To the unopened buds of black Tamala tree, Let her who is the Goddess of all good things, Grant me a glance that will bring prosperity.”
Key Feature and program schedule of this Yagna Along with other rituals related with this Yagna, there will be a stotra paath for this yagna: Name of Yagna
Kanakdhara Yagna- 1 Day Kanakdhara Yagna- 3 Days Kanakdhara Yagna- 5 Days
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[email protected] Ph.No. +91-9951275798 According to a legend, Adi Sankara recited the slokas addressing Goddess Lakshmi. Sanka ra lost his father when quite young, and his mother performed his upanayana ceremonies with the help of her relatives. Sankara excelled in all branches of traditional vedic learning. A few miracles are reported about the young Sankara. As a brahmachari, he went about collecting alms from families in the village. A lady who was herself extremely poor, but did not want to send away the boy empty-handed, gave him the last piece of Amla fruit she had at home. Sankara, sensing the abject poverty of the lady, composed a hymn (Kanakadhara Stavam) to Sri, the goddess of wealth, right at her doorstep. As a result, a shower of golden Amlas rewarded the lady for her goodness. On another occasion, Sankara is said to have re-routed the course of the Poorna River, so that his old mother would not have to walk a long distance to the river. When he visited a house of a poor family, they only had gooseberries to offer him. As he completed the slokas, there was a rain of golden gooseberries.
A person who wants immediate relief from financial problem can p erform this yajna. If he is under some debt or his capital has been blocked or his dues are not getting cleared to some reason then he/she can perform a Kanakdhara yagna.
Santan Gopal Yagna
USD Krishna in North Indian $151-$551 Worship of Lord
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For removal of any kind of obstacles related to the birth of a child.
INR 750026000
"Dewkisut, Govind Basudeva Jagapate Dehi mey Tanyam Krishna twamaham Saranam Gatah" “Govind, Basudeva, Son of Dewaki Oh! Lord Krishna I surrender to thee Bless me with a child.”
Key Feature and program schedule of this Yagna Along with other rituals related with this Yagna, there will be chanting of mantras: Name of Yagna
Santan Gopal Yagna - 1 Day
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Santan Gopal Yagna- 3 Days Santan Gopal Yagna - 5 Days
61,000 1,25000
251 13000 Astrologer, Purohit & Vaastu Pandit Viswanadha Jyothirnilayam 551 26000 Plot No.25A, H.No.6-273/2D, Road No.2, Indrasing Nagar, Chintal, Hyderabad – 500 054. www.viswanadhajyothirnilayam.com email:
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It is the desire of every human being to have a child in his or her life. A woman longs for a child after she is married but due to some circumstances she might not be able to do so…during such time instead of losing hope one should not only try scientific measures but also pray to god sincerely. It is said that if we pray to Shri Krishna with sincere heart then he does bless the couple with a child. Birth of a child is the greatest happiness for an y parent. This is the kind of happiness, which every one wants in any form on this earth, but sometimes-adverse situation arises where due to some reasons folks do not bless with this happiness or baby met with a death after birth. Blessings for Parenthood is the general objective of all those who marry and certainly blessings for a healthy progeny in particular are always asked from the Almighty. According to ancient Hindu Vedas it is actually one of the most ancient and fundamental purpose of a human life to bear an offspring and experience the elation of actually „giving life‟ to a new human being who would emulate each single nuance of a parent and thus the eternal cycle of life would ceaselessly continue thereafter. Even when everything is fine, a woman may not be able to bear a child and medical treatments for both the parents may be necessary. During such situation there is no doubt that they will be going through a bad stage .It is the desire of every married woman to have a child of her own in such cases we could go ahead and perform a Santan Gopal Yagna which would benefit the mother.
Vedic Harbal Treatment Charaka who wrote the ancient treatise on Ayurveda called " Charaka Samhita" and also Buddha's physician demonstrated that there is no substance in the planet world, which has no medicinal value, provided one must know how to use it and for what ailments or deficiencies. About six hundred different medicinal plants are mentioned in the ancient Ayurveda texts. Plants have played an important part in Indian society. The study of Indian plants cannot be limited to an examination of their therapeutic properties alone, but a holistic approach must be taken to understand their significance in the entire spectra of Indian culture.
There is a renewed interest in the Western world especially in USA to study the ancient plants and their medicinal and therapeutic properties in ancient civilizations and societies in India, China and Africa. Multinational pharmaceutical companies are rushing to patent plants and their therapeutic use, which have been traditionally used in India. There is a movement emerging in all these countries including India to protect the rich bio diversity against excessive deforestation. There is a need to increase our own awareness and knowledge about our own herbal treasures and heritage. Vedic Herbal Remedies also involve use of herbs, which ensures the positive influence of a particular planet. We are giving below a brief description of such practice for each planet. Mars
Sun Moon Solar energy is increased by taking spicy and fiery
Good herbs for the Moon are
herbs, like cayenne, black
demulcent and tonic herbs like
pepper, dry ginger, long
marshmallow, slippery elm,
pepper, cardamom,
comfrey root, Solomon's seal,
saffron, calamus, bayberry
Shatavari, white musali, bala
and cinnmon (specially the
and rehmannia particularly
Ayurvedic formula Trikatu).
taken in milk decoctions.
Calamus is best for the
Fragrance of white flowers like
sattvic side of solar energy jasmine, gardenia, lotus and lily are good as is sandalwood oil. in the mind. Aromatic oils and fragrances for the Sun
These can be applied to the
are camphor, cinnamon,
heart or to the third eye.
eucalyptus, saffron - most
Most of the spices that are good for the Sun work well for Mars (like cinnamon, saffron, cayenne or black pepper) but combined with tonics like ginseng, astragalus, ashwagandha, guggul or myrrh. Turmeric, garlic, onions and asafetida can be very good (particularly the Ayurvedic formula Hingashatak). When Mars is strong, however, we need bitter herbs like aloe, gentian, golden seal and Echinacea.
warm and stimulating oils.
Mercury
Jupiter
Venus
Good herbs for Mercury
Jupiter energy is increased by
Venus likes all flowers and
are nerviness like gotu
tonic herbs like ashwagandha,
sweet fragrances: rose, saffron,
kola, bhringaraj (eclipta),
bala, licorice, ginseng and
jasmine, lotus, lily and iris.
skullcap, passionflower,
astragalus particularly as taken
Others good herbs are tonics
betony, jatamansi,
in milk decoctions, with ghee
like shatavari, white musali,
zizyphus, camomile, mint
(clarifies butter) or a herb
amalaki, aloe gel, rehmannia
and sage. Basil, particularly
jellies. Good foods for
dang gui and red raspberry.
