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Atharva Veda Thantra secret decided by the colors of the planets. For wealthy and receives good name and
regarding your Moles on the example, Saturn and Raaghu give black fame in the society. He will help others
moles and Mars gives red moles. and will have devotion to God. If the mole
Body
on the forehead is located at left side and
Moles should be interpreted according the forehead is narrow, then the person
Moles are marks which can be found on
to their color, shape and size, and the will be selfish and does not help any one.
different parts of the body. In Indian and
place where they are located on the Others will not give him any respect.
Chinese Astrology, moles are interpreted
body. Moles in red color or honey color
as representing the destiny of the person.
or green color will generally bring good Temples:
The influence of the planets on the
fortune. Moles in black color give bad If the mole is on the right side temple,
person would start at the time of fetus
results. Small moles which are not so it denotes early marriage and beautiful
formation in the mother’s womb. Some
visible, will not give any results. Only big wife. There is a possibility of sudden and
planets influence the fetus more and some
moles will produce results. Long moles unexpected arrival of money. If the mole
less. These influences result into mole
give good results. Moles which are in is at the left temple, it also denotes sudden
formation when focused at the surface of
square shape will give bad results in the marriage and sudden wealth. There will
the body. In the horoscope, the Ascendant
starting, but they produce good results by be losses in the business. People do not
and its lord, 6th house lord, Moon, Mars,
the end. Moles in the form of a triangle like them for any reason.
Saturn, Uranus, Raaghu and Kethu will
will produce mixed results, sometimes
form moles on the human body. For
good and sometimes bad. Moles in zigzag
example, if the Ascendant lord Saturn is
shapes will produce bad results. Now, let
positioned in Aries, will produce a black
us discuss the effects of moles according
mole (Saturn for black) on the head part
to their placement on human body.
(Aries for head) of the native.
Head:
If the sign and planet influencing the
The moles on the top (crown) of the head
fetus are masculine then the mole will
are visible only if the head is shaven. If
be formed at the right side of the body. If
a mole is found on the right side of the
the sign and planet are feminine then the
head, the person will excel in politics. Eye brows:
mole will be formed at the left side of the
If the mole is in red or green color, then If there is a mole in the middle of the
body. For example, a combination of Mars
he will become minister. He can also be eyebrows, it denotes leadership qualities,
(Male planet) and Venus (Female planet)
a president leading a society or business wealth, name and fame. Such a native
in Scorpio (female sign representing
organization. He will have social status likes luxuries and women. If the mole
genitals) forms a mole on the genitals. If
and success in every walk of life. is found on the right eyebrow, there will
Mars is strong, then the mole will be at
be early marriage with a good lady. The
the right side on the genitals. If Venus is
If the mole is at the left side of the head, native becomes lucky after marriage. It
strong, then the mole will be formed at
then the native will not have enough is better if he invests in his wife’s name.
left side. The colors of the moles can be
money. Generally, he will not marry If the mole is on the left eyebrow, the
and spends his life in roaming. He will person will be unlucky. He cannot utilize
lead a spiritual life and gives spiritual the money properly and faces troubles in
discourses. There would be an interest the job or business.
in literature also. Moles at the back side
of the head represent weakness of ladies. Eye lids:
Such a person will be attached to his wife. A mole on the right eyelid brings wealth.
He earns more money but he will not have The native becomes rich slowly. He will
a good name in the society. have inner pride and feels that he is great.
Expenditure will be more. He will spend
Forehead: money for God either by constructing
If the forehead is wide and there is a mole temples or for performing Poojas. A mole
on the right side of the forehead, then on the left eyelid represents a general
it denotes wealth. The native becomes life. The person earns meager amount of

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money. He is prone to jealousy from others.
A mole in the inner part of top eyelids represents a lucky and
wealthy person. On the other hand, mole in the inner part of
lower eyelids represents domestic troubles and lack of luck.
Eyes:
A mole in the right eye gives easy – money. Even if the person
doesn’t work, he will become rich suddenly out of sheer luck.
A mole in the left eye represents an arrogant person who would
be after ladies. He will have a secret and illegal connection with
ladies.
Moles at the eye socket (corner towards the ear) represent a
generous and peaceful person. But there is possibility of sudden
death. Moles at the eye socket (corner towards the nose bridge)
represent death of one the children and grief for the native.
Ears:
A mole any where on the ear represents good earnings and
luxurious life. Expenditure will be uncontrollable. There may be
danger of drowning. A mole at the backside of the ear represents
a person who follows customs. He will get his wife from a higher
family.
Nose:
A mole on the tip of the nose represents quick thinking and quick
temper. Such a person will have high self-respect and generally
win on others.
of the lower lip represents a person who becomes a drunkard and
losses money on speculation.
Cheek:
Moles on the right cheek represent a sensitive person who gives
a lot of respect to his parents. He loves his wife and relatives. He
enjoys wealth and health and lives long. Moles on the left cheek
represent a person who is introvert and an arrogant person. He
would face troubles in the life. But he will be happy in the old
age because of his children.
Tongue:
A mole on the middle of the tongue indicates obstacles in the
education. The native may not be able to talk fluently and there
will be health problems.
A mole on the tip (outer edge) of the tongue represents a person
who can convince others with his speech. He is intelligent and
diplomatic. He loves good food and his children will have good
future.
Neck:
A mole on the back side of the neck represents angry and
aggressive person. Generally such a person involves into anti-
social activities. A mole on the front side of the neck represents
an artistic person with sweet voice. His life will settle well after
his marriage.

A mole at right side of the nose represents more money with

fewer efforts. A mole at the left side of the nose gives bad results.
The native involves into prostitution.

A mole on the bridge between nostrils represents obstacles

in getting the job and loss of money. A mole below the nose
represents good sexual drive. The native possesses a large family
and many children.

Chin:
A mole which is located exactly in the middle of the chin
represents a lofty person who receives laurels from others.

Moles on the right side of the chin represent logical thinking and
diplomatic nature. They can convince others with their speech.
Their earnings will be very good and they get name and fame
easily. Moles on the left side of the chin represent a person who
talks straight forward and hence people do not like him. He
becomes quarrelsome. Expenditure will be uncontrollable.

Lips:
A mole on the upper lip represents a person who does good to
every one. There will be weakness of ladies and luxurious items.
A mole on the lower lip represents a person who loves good
food. He will have interest in acting and theatre arts.

A mole on the inner side of the upper lip represents a person

skilled in mantras and mystic forces. A mole on the inner side

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Shoulders:
Moles on right shoulder represent brave
and courageous person who will not sleep
until finishing any project. Moles on the
left shoulder represent a person who
involves into quarrels with others.
Chest:
A mole on the right side of the chest
indicates more female progeny. Financial
problems trouble him. But he receives due
respect from others. A mole on the left
side of the chest represents a person who
is clever and who does not maintain good
relation with his relations and friends.
Financial problems are common for him.
A mole exactly in the middle of the chest
represents heavy financial problems. Such
person involves into heavy debts. But he
will have devotion to God.
Armpit:
A mole in the right armpit represents
desire for wealth. A mole in the left armpit
represents desire for ladies.
navel cavity represents luxurious life.
Such a person is loud-mouthed.
Hands:
A mole on the right hand indicates a
person who completes any task by
tenacity and intelligent. A mole on the
left hand indicates a person who wants
to become rich but stays at average
level.
A mole on the left or right elbow
represents wealth and success. The
native likes fine arts. He helps others
and gets help from others. A mole on the
wrist represents childhood in poverty.
He becomes a writer or painter. He will
be devotional. His income increases
when he becomes aged.
Palms:
Moles on any part of the inner palm are not
good. They represent various obstacles.
Fingers:
Moles on any part of the fingers are not
good. They represent various obstacles.
Back:
A mole any where nearer to the backbone
represents name and fame. Such a person
becomes a leader or minister.
A mole on the right side of the back
represents good health and courage. A
mole on the left side of the back represents
completing the tasks by diplomacy.
Buttocks:
Moles on the right buttock represent
wisdom and creativity. The person
will become an artist. Moles on the left
buttock represent poverty. The person
leads a deprived life.
Legs:
A mole on the right calf represents success
in all ventures. There will be benefits
from ladies. The native may involve into
politics. A mole on the left calf represents
journeys due to job or business. There
will be many friends.
A mole on the right ankle represents
foresightedness. The native will be
endowed with gift of gab. The person will
have a lot of belief in God. A mole on the
left ankle represents devotion towards
God. He talks less. At some point of life,
the person faces legal problems.
Feet:
A mole on the right foot represents a
good spouse and family life. He will have
devotion to God. A mole on the left foot
represents creates problems with spouse.
The person faces financial problems and
wrath of others. Moles on the bottom of
the feet represent journeys, enemies and
licentious nature. The person will be a
lover of fine arts.
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Ribs:
A mole on the right ribs represents a
person with a lot of inner fear. He lies
easily. A mole on the left ribs represents a
person whose earning will be average.
Stomach:
A mole on the right side of the stomach
indicates good earnings and weakness
of ladies. A mole on the left side of the
stomach represents a jealous person who
likes to earn easy money. He will possess
some agriculture lands. A mole nearer to
Genitals:
Moles any where on the genitals represent
excessive desire for sex. Such persons
generally will have a paramour.
Thighs:
Moles on the right thigh represent valor.
The person will have an opportunity to go
abroad. He will be profited from a lady,
either from his wife or from other woman.
Moles on the left thigh make the person
skilled in some art. He becomes lazy and
will have fewer friends.

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Vedic Astrology.
I n the last issue I explained about nine stars. In this issue
I wish to explain about nine more stars. All these are
only hints and guidelines. The situation will vary according
to the individual’s horoscope. Simply by knowing the star
or Nakshatra no problem can be solved. To have spiritual
salvation of a problem, the horoscope is a must. That too
the horoscope must be calculated according to the norms of
Atharva Veda and the Atharva Vedic Astrology. Anybody can
reach me @ USA toll free no: 1-800-574-3427 or email me to
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Moolam
Moolam is ruled by Nirriti, the Goddess of destruction. This
is the 19th nakshatra of the zodiac, spanning from 00°-00’
to 13°-20’ in the sign of Dhanus. The meaning of the word,
Moolam means the root. The Symbol is a bunch of roots tied
together. Moolam signifies roots, that is to say, everything of
basic nature, its motion is finite and limited. Moolam connotes
the ideas of foundation, commencement, from the very
bottom, the chief or principal city or the capital. Even though
the star Moolam does not indicate fortune or luck, the people
born on this nakshatra will be financially successful and lead a
materially comfortable life. The ruler of this lunar mansion is
Kethu, the South Node of the Moon. The Moolam individual
may possess a deep philosophical nature and an inquisitive
mind that enjoys exploring the roots of any subject. The people
born on this nakshatra gain the wisdom and knowledge through
their hard work. They cause destruction to their families. They
are peace- loving personalities, but will not hesitate to fight for
what rightfully belongs to them.
Moolam born people have multiple skills and hence, change
of professions is a regular feature for these people and they
spend their money recklessly. These people do not enjoy
good equation with their parents. They are ambitious, learned,
wavering, writers, proud, talkative, travelers and very helpful.
Poorvashada
Poorvashada is ruled by the Waters. Poorvashada provides us
additional energy for our efforts. This is the 20th nakshatra of
the zodiac. It is also known as the “Invincible Star”.
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Swamiji Selvam “Siddhar”
This nakshatra is associated with declarations of war. This
nakshatra spans from 13°-20’ to 26°-40’ in the sign Dhanus,
the sign ruled by the lord of wisdom. It has the symbol of
hand fan. People born in Poorvashada are intelligent and
convincing. Poorvashada means the undefeated and is called
the invincible star. Its natives are very proud people with the
ability to influence and empathize with the masses. Poorvashada
usually brings fame, wealth, fertility and much wisdom.
They tend to get into arguments with others and prove their
intelligence through the arguments. They lack the necessary
logical reasoning to take a well thought out decision. These
natives can exhibit an over-expansive nature, and usually do
what they like without considering others opinions. They are
good debaters and can defeat anyone in an argument. They
can become obstinate and will not submit to the demands
of anyone. Poorvashada born people seriously start thinking
about pursuing any of their interests. The females born in this
nakshatra have a determination to lead the group, wherever
they are. They are clever, helpful, brave, conspirers, selfish,
evil minded and wealthy.
Uttarashada
Uttarashada is ruled by the Universal Gods (Vishwe Deva). It
is also known as the “Universal Star”. This is the 21st nakshatra
of the zodiac and it spans from 26°-40’ in Dhanus to 10°-00’
in Makaram. Uttarashada is introspective and penetrative and
is concerned with intensiveness, the results of the latter being
more permanent than the former. Uttarashada brings us to the
summit of our power, support and recognition, not so much
through our personal efforts but with the appropriate alliances
and support of all the Gods. Uttarashada born can be driven like
a workaholic, extremely persistent when excited, but if they
loose interest they become lazy, introspective, and not finish
what they started. A strongly placed moon in the natal chart
of some Uttarashada born can give them a fair complexion.
The people born under this nakshatra do not trust others easily
and it is only after spending considerable times with them that
others can get an entry into the inner
circle of their friends.
The males born in this nakshatra are good
mediators in any dispute. Mercury placed
in a good place in their natal chart can
make them a good consultant or advisor
in any field. They are usually preachers,
respected, noble, basting, of wavering
mind and often short tempered.
Sravanam
Sravanam is ruled by Vishnu, the
pervador. This is the star of listening,
also called the “Star of Learning”.
The mercurial planet Moon owns this
nakshatra. This is the 22nd star of the
zodiac and this Constellation spans
from 10°-00’ to 23°-20’ in Makaram,
owned by the planet Saturn. Sravanam
usually means “hearing”. The symbol
of Sravanam is three foot-prints. It is
the birth star of Saraswati, Goddess of
knowledge, wisdom and education.
Sravanam enables to link people together
by connecting them to their appropriate
paths in life. A person born in this
Nakshatra is well versed in the sacred
texts and scriptures, has many sons
and friends, and destroys his enemies.
These people like to mingle with others
and have a large network of friends.
Sravanam born people are ready to help
others; they seldom gain the respect
and faith of those whom they help.
Those who born under this nakshatra
will be financially successful and lead
a materially comfortable life. A male
born in this nakshatra will be of medium
height and a slender body. Females born
in this nakshatra tend to be too much
talkative and they have some rigid ideas
about their husbands and they are not
ready to compromise when it comes to
the qualities of their husband. They are
brave, administrators, adaptable, tactful,
and wealthy, have evil company and are
slow in their deeds.
Dhanishta
Dhanishta is ruled by the Vasus, the
Gods of abundance. It is known as the
“Star of Symphony”. This nakshatra is
the 23rd nakshatra and is owned by the
fiery planet Mars. This nakshatra spans
from 23°-20’ in Makaram to 6°-40’ in
Kumbam. The symbol is a drum and
tabla. Dhanishta has two meanings in it
- one is Dhana (riches) and the other is
Dhvani (sound). Dhanishta builds upon
the connections of Sravanam and makes
them more practical. A person born in
this Nakshatra is of excellent behavior,
practical, rich, powerful and kind
hearted. People born in this nakshatra
are lean and tall, with good ability to
resist contagious diseases. These people
get angry and are determined to crush
the offender with all their might. These
people need to take proper care of their
health, as they tend to neglect their health
problems till they reach the extreme
stage. Dhanishta born are passionate
about the past and spend time in learning
about it. Dhanishtha nakshatra has one
uncommon characteristic denoting
delayed marriage or unhappy married
life. Females born in this nakshatra
always look younger than their actual
age. Marital life will be happy and
satisfactory. They are patient, suffering,
and royal life, enduring, revengeful,
brave and social.
Sadabishag
Sadabishag is ruled by Varuna, the God
of the cosmic waters. This is the 24th
nakshatra of the zodiac and is also known
as the “Veiling Star”. This nakshatra
is about healing the human condition
spiritually and physically. Sadabishag
is the nakshatra owned by the node
Raaghu. The entire span of this nakshatra
falls in the sign Kumbham, from 6°-40’
to 20°-00’. The symbol is a circle. This
nakshatra is the large group of faint
stars in the Water Bearer (Aquarius).
Sadabishag brings about a healing crisis
leading to revitalization. A person born
in this Nakshatra is brave, clever and
destroys his enemies. People born in this
nakshatra are very simple, principled
people living a simple, straightforward
life. Sadabishag born are ideally suited
for any scientific career or a research job.
Sadashibag born are very changeable and
often confuse people. The males born
in this nakshatra are generally biased,
very religious and god-fearing. The
females born in this nakshatra are tall
and thin, with a matured expression on
their face and they are very religious and
god-fearing. They are cultured, artistic,
writers, sacrificing, submissive to the
fairer sex, soft hearted and religious.
Poorvabhadra
Poorvabhadra is ruled by Aja Ekapad,
the one-footed serpent. This nakshatra
is the 25th nakshatra of the zodiac and
spans from 20°-0’ in Kumbham to 3°-
20’ in Meenam. The symbol is a double-
faced man. Poorvabhadra rises up our
spiritual aspiration in life and takes us
out of the domain of selfish behavior.
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This is a transformational nakshatra where they will sacrifice
themselves for a higher cause, to make a difference in the
world. A person born in this Nakshatra has full control over
his sense organs, is intelligent, an expert in all art forms, and
destroys his enemies. Poorvabhadra born are risk takers and
their charming personality often gets them out of tight spots.
A person born in the first three quarters of this nakshatra has a
slender, tall stature. Poorvabhadra born have set of principles
in their life, which they like to follow under any circumstances.
Poorvabhadra born are a very adaptable kind and can change
themselves as the situation warrants. They spend money
in the most proper way, avoiding any misuse of the same.
Poorvabhadra born are engaged in the revenue collection
department or in any capacity where cash transactions take
place. Females born in this nakshatra have a well-balanced
body and they will not extend their helping hand unless they are
convinced fully that such kindness, sympathy and generosity
are actually required. They are a little more practical minded
when it comes to charity. Males born in this nakshatra can
easily enjoy the respects and confidence of others even if they
are financially weak. Those born under this nakshatra could
suffer from complaints like paralytic attacks, diabetes, gastric
and abdominal problems. They are spiritual, unattached,
helpful, unknown, patient, boasting, quarrelsome and famous.
Uttarabhadra
Uttarabhadra is ruled by Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the
depths of the Atmosphere. It is known as the “Warrior Star”.
This nakshatra spans from 3°-20’ to 16°-40’ in Meenam.
Uttarabhadra grants growth and prosperity in a broad way,
benefiting the entire world. A person born in this Nakshatra is
rich and famous, and follows the virtuous path. These people
are the real believers in the power of knowledge. Uttarabhadra
born are a loving and merciful person and always willing
to reach out to others. They tend to make a fortune at a
place far away from their place of birth. Marital life will be
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harmonious and satisfactory and children will be a source
of joy and happiness. A male born in this sign has the basic
qualities to be a good company of people, treating all as equal
irrespective of their social status. Their behavior is extremely
cordial, respectful and praise worthy.The females born in this
nakshatra are charming, caring towards their family members
and know how to manage the affairs of their house. And they
will not hesitate to sacrifice even their life to those who love
them. They are soft, helpful, suspicious, learned, devotional,
religious and they are the experts in planning.
Revati
Revati is the 27th star of the zodiac and is governed by Pushan,
the nourishing form of the Sun God. Revati creates abundance
through providing proper nourishment. This nakshatra
indicates a journey, and may in fact represent our final journey
from this life to the next, being the last and final nakshatra.
This is the last nakshatra of the zodiac, spanning from 16°-
40’ minutes to 30°-00’ in Meenam. A person born in this
Nakshatra has amicable nature, controls his senses, acquires
wealth by just means and possesses sharp intelligence. A
person born in the Revati nakshatra is short tempered and it
is very difficult to make them accept the view, which does not
suit their principles in life. Revati born persons are the most
God fearing and religiously much inclined. These people have
to depend on their own efforts to make progress in life. Revati
born will have a tendency to overburden themselves with
others’ problems and this could cause their health to suffer.
Marital life will be very harmonious and their spouses are very
compatible. Females born in this nakshatra are stubborn and
authoritative. They are also good at jobs that require repetitive
skills. They may be an Ambassador or a person representing
their country for cultural or political matters.
The males born in this nakshatra will be interested in the
scientific solutions, historical research and ancient cultures.
They are artistic, have divine qualities, are noble, successful
and well-respected in society.
All the aforesaid are only hints and basic things. This will vary
from person to person and horoscope to horoscope. Anyone can
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 Chili powder-3 table spoons

Aachi’s Corner
Chettinad samayal / Cooking. In this issue we will
Jaggery-1 table spoon

Saiva Eeral Poriyal (Vegetarian liver fry)
The whole green gram dhal is used to make the liver pieces.
For big functions the powder is got grinded from the flour mill.
But small quantities can be ground in the mixie at home
Green gram (pachai pasi payaru) -1 cup
Ingredients for the masal
Onion (small)-20
Tomato-2
Chili powder-2teaspoons
Turmeric powder-1/2 teaspoon
Green gram powdered and grinded with a teaspoon of fennel
seed and a teaspoon of salt in the consistency of idly batter-1
cup
Coconut paste
Coconut-3 table spoons
Cashewnut-7
Fennel seeds-1 teaspoon
Ginger-1 small piece
Garlic-4 pods
Procedure
Mince the onion and tomatoes. Grind the coconut paste. Keep
the idly pan in the stove and make idlies with the ground green
gram dough. Once the idlies are cold cut them in the shape of
small liver pieces using a knife. Keep the kadai in the stove.
In two tablespoons of oil season the fry with a small piece of
cinnamon, 2 cardamoms and a teaspoon of fennel seed. Add
the onion and tomato pieces and sauté nicely. Add the coconut
paste along with the chili powder and little salt mixed in ¼ cup
of water. Once the mixture turns little thick add the liver pieces
and cook for few minutes and switch off the stove.
Vellai Poondu Oorukai (Garlic Pickle)
Ingredients
Garlic-! /2 kg (peeled and cut into two halves lengthwise)
Gingili oil-150 ml
Lemon juice-1 ½ cups (300 ml)
Ingredients for the pickle powder
Coriander seeds-50 Gms (1/2 cup)
Fenugreek seeds-1 table spoon
Procedure
Dry roast coriander seeds and fenugreek seeds and grind it to a
smooth powder. Put the kadai in the stove. In the oil mentioned
season the pickle with 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds. When
mustard seed cracks add the cut garlic pieces and sauté nicely
for 5 to 6 minutes till the garlic gets softened. Now add the
lemon juice and allow it to cook in slow fire for 5 minutes.
Now add the coriander powder, chilli powder, fenugreek
powder and the salt required. Let this powder also get cooked
till the oil ooze out (5 minutes).Now add the jaggery and switch
off the stove after 2 minutes. Allow it to cool and transfer the
contents to a clean bottle.
Beetroot Vadai
Ingredients
Beet root -2 small ones (grated)
Channa dhal-1/2 cup
Thoor dhal-1/2 cup
Fennel seeds-1 teaspoon
Red chillies-5
Turmeric powder-a pinch
Asafetida-a pinch
Curry leaves, coriander leaves-little
Grated coconut-2 tablespoons
Chopped onion-1/2 cup
Procedure
Soak the dhal, chilies and fennel seeds for 10 to 15 minutes.
Drain the water. Using the small jar of the mixie grind the dhal
in such a way that it is neither too smooth nor too watery. For
that don’t fill the mixie to the full. It should be only half filled.
First grind the chilies nicely then add the dhal. Don’t worry if
there if one or two dhal are left without grinding. After grinding
the entire dhal mix the grated beetroot, onion, coconut, salt
needed, turmeric powder, asafetida and curry leaves with that.
Keep 4 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan and heat nicely.
When the oil becomes hot sim the stove, make small vadas
out of the mix and put into the oil one by one. After 2 minutes
turn the stove to medium flame and go on turning the vada’s
both sides and cook till there is not much sound in the oil. You
should always be careful about the oil heat. If it is too low, the
vada will drink oil. If very hot the vada will get burnt and not
cooked. So the flame should always be medium.

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DREAMS
of a person during waking hours are stored in his subconscious
mind. Since subconscious mind continues to function during
sleep also, it presents the same experiences and desires in the
form of symbols in the dreams. For example, if a person has
According to Atharva Veda high sexual desire, he sees rhythmical activities such as dance,
riding, moving up and down the stairs etc., in his dreams which
are symbols of sexual intercourse. Freud gave more importance
for the sexual content of the dreams. Long slender objects like
sticks, knives, flagpoles, water taps etc. represent male genitals
and hollow objects like vessels, vases, caves, pits represent
female genitals.

Carl Jung connects dreams with different personality types

which he calls ‘archetypes’. These archetypes appear as different
persons or images in the dreams. For example, a man contains
within him some feminine qualities which appear in the dream
in the form of females. The innocent and pure heartedness of
the man appears as a child in his dream. His teacher or father
who helps him will appear as a ‘wise old man’ giving him
guidance in the dream. The negative aspects like weaknesses
and fears of the person will appear as frightening figures in the
dreams. By understanding these archetypes, the dreamer can
understand his personality better and can solve any disorders in
his personality.

Alfred Adler does not believe dreams to bridge the subconscious

and conscious minds. He takes dreams as problem-solving
Every one of us gets dreams. Some people say that their dreams
devices. When dreams are brought to the conscious and
came true and some claim that they have seen horrifying figures
interpreted properly, they help us to understand our problems in
disturbing their mind entire night. Dreams are real mystery to
waking life and offer solutions how to resolve those problems.
every one since no body knows for certainty what they mean.
Calvin Hall says that dreams should be considered to be a
Greeks believed that gods physically visited the dreamers to
cognitive (to know) process. Hall argued that a dream was
deliver divine messages. Later, they thought the soul of the
dreamer would leave the physical body and roams around in
different places which are seen in dreams. The same view is
supported by Indians and Chinese.

Egyptians were among the early civilizations to attempt

interpretation of their dreams. The process of ‘dream incubation’
began in Egypt. When a person has troubles in the life and wants
guidance from god, he used to sleep in a temple. He would get
a dream during that night. When he wakes up, he takes the help
of a priest to get his dream interpreted.

Hippocrates, in his book on dreams wrote that the soul receives

images during the day and it produces the images during the
night, and hence we dream. Aristotle thought that dreams could
be indicators of conditions within the body. He did not believe
they were divinely inspired. He attributes the scenes in the
dreams to the internal sensations in the human body.

Romans had strong views on dreams. They believed dreams

were messages from the gods. Emperor Augustus ruled that
anyone who had a dream about the country must proclaim it in
the market place.

In recent times, Sigmund Freud, in his book ‘The Interpretation

of Dreams’ writes that the experiences and suppressed desires

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simply a thought or sequence of thoughts that occurred during
sleep, and that dream images are visual representations of
personal conceptions.
Correct reason behind dreams:
There are two reasons behind dreams. One reason is the
psychological and physiological changes happening in our body.
For example, if we are afraid of some issue, we get a dream
where we are chased by some unknown figure. In the same way,
if our urine bladder is full during night, we visualize toilets in
our dreams.
The other reason for dreams is our astral travel. When we go
to sleep, the body starts relaxing and after sometime, the astral
body slowly raises from the physical body. The astral body can
be imagined to have exact shape like the physical body, but with
fewer molecules and less dense. This astral body is inbuilt in the
physical body. During night when the physical body sleeps, the
astral body comes out and floats like a feather in the air.
The astral body can go to any place in the world at lightening
speed. It can go deep into sea and fly high in the sky. It can
go to other planets and galaxies in the universe. When astral
body travels like this, there will be other astral bodies and
creatures coming in touch with it at different planes. Sometimes,
astral bodies of great souls living at higher dimensions may
communicate with our astral body. After roaming for as much
time as it wants, the astral body comes back to its physical body
during waking hours. Generally, the astral body forgets what
has happened during its trip since memory is attached to the
physical brain. But sometimes, the scenes can be remembered
by the astral body even after it returns to the physical body.
These remembered scenes are thought as ‘dreams’ by people.
you ignored, but to be revived. Donkeys indicate that you are
not willing to cooperate with others. Elephants represent that
you need patience to get success. Fish represent some new
changes are coming. For a woman, sometimes they represent
pregnancy. Horses denote sexual power. You have enough
strength to carryout any task. Snakes in the dream represent
sexual potency and birth of children. When you are afraid of the
snake, it represents sexual dissatisfaction. When the snake bites
you, it represents hidden fears. Snakes represent awakening of
or disturbance in kundalini (spiritual) powers.
Baby: When you are involved mentally into something, then a
baby is seen in the dreams. It represents that you awakened the
potentiality of purity of your heart. When there is a crying baby,
something in your doings needs attention and nurturing. If death
of a baby is seen in the dream, it represents that some project or
issue is coming to an end.
Birds: To dream of birds flying and making noise represents that
you are going to enjoy freedom and fame. To see eggs of a bird
symbolizes money.
Chasing dreams: When you are chased by some one or some
animal in the dream, it represents that you have a fear of being
attacked or opposed. You have an issue in the work place or love
which you have to resolve but escaping.
Colors: Colors generally represent our mental condition. Black
- Danger or death and some times, mystic nature. Blue - Peace
and reserved nature. Green - Health, fertility and earnings.
Golden - Spiritual success. Red - Anger, courage, energy and
sexual desires. Violet - High spirituality, healing powers and
religiousness. White - Purity, perfection and sometimes new

Some dreams and their interpretation:

Accident in the dream: If you are in the vehicular accident,
that means you are not feeling well emotionally. This is also
a caution of approaching accident. If you find someone in the
accident, you are going to lose a relation.

Air: Seeing air in dreams represents that your intelligence will

bring you rewards. Polluted air represents that some problem is
there in your thought process.

Alcohol: If you dream that you are enjoying alcohol, it represents

that you will be successful soon in some deal.

Angels: To see angels in the dream represents that you are pure
hearted and going to receive some spiritual help.

Animals: Animals generally represent hidden desires, feelings

and sexual urges. Ants represent petty and unimportant things
bothering you. Sometimes ants represent on set of diseases. Bats
represent that you are under the influence of negative energies.
Cats in the dream indicate that you will be cheated. Cows
represent that some thing connected to your mother is still to
be resolved. They also tell that you are behaving too innocently
in some cases. Dogs are the symbolism of your skills which

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 beginnings. Yellow - Intelligence, happiness and sometimes
sickness.

Dead body: A dead body in the dream represents good fortune

and monetary gains.

Earth: Earth in dreams represents that you should be practical

and you need patience.

Examination dreams: If you dream that you could not find

even a single question that you studied in the question paper,
or you are late for the exam, then it indicates that you did not
prepare well for the exam or you did not perform well in your
job. There are certain issues which you have neglected.

Falling from a higher place: If you are falling from sky on

to the land, it represents that you are unable to control your
position and there is inferiority and insecurity.

Fire: Fire represents anger, sexual desire and destruction.

If your house is on fire in the dream, you will shift to new
environment. If you put off fire, it represents that you will
overcome the obstacles.

Flowers: Seeing flowers in dreams represents rewards, honors

and success.

Flying dreams: If you are flying in the dream at a high altitude,
it represents that you have risen above in your position or going
to achieve something in near future. If you are flying too low
and there are some obstacles like walls, poles and trees, then you
have some obstacles to be cleared in becoming successful. This
represents flying of astral body.
Fruits: Seeing fruits represents rewards, financial gains, sexual
happiness and begetting children.
Garland: If you wear a garland in the dream, you are going to
elevate yourself spiritually.
Going abroad: If you go to some foreign country, it indicates
that you need some change in your present condition or there
may be a new friend coming into your life.
Idols: Worshipping idols represent that your ideas and plans are
not correct. You should change your psychology.
to increase your income. If you are losing money, it represents
that your domestic life will get into troubles.
Naked in dreams: Seeing your self naked in a dream represents
that you are hiding something and you are worried about a secret
that may disclose to others. . If you see another naked person, it
represents an illicit love affair or loss of honor in the society.
Sex: To dream about sex represents that you are sexually
suppressed. To dream about sex with an unknown person
represents that you are dissatisfied with your partner.
Sky: Clear blue sky represents new hopes and happiness. Cloudy
sky represents some trouble.
Teeth falling: If you dream that your teeth are falling out or
there are no teeth in your mouth, it signifies that you are unable
to perform or communicate well in a situation. There may be
some sexual deficiency or you are feeling becoming old.

Journey: If you see yourself going on a journey, you may start Temples: Temples in the dreams indicate spiritual attainment,
a new venture and earn profits out of it. health, and luck.

Mantras: If you dream someone telling you a mantra or you
heard a mantra in the dream, and if you remember the mantra
after waking up, write it on a paper and start recitation of the
mantra. That mantra helps you destroying your previous sins
and getting enlightenment.
Unknown persons: Unknown persons in dreams are souls
communicating with you. Follow their directions.
Water: Pure water in dream represents that you are emotionally
and spiritually good. Muddy and dirty water represents that you
are going to face troubles or there may be some bad news.

Money:If money is seen in dreams, you will get an opportunity

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Yensastra is a science of exploring hidden powers of numbers
and their influence on human beings.
Indians visualized numbers as symbols of certain types of
cosmic powers. And they linked them with spirituality. For
example 0 is a number that encircles some part of the infinite
universe. Its inner part is separated from the vast outer space.
This is similar to human body where the soul (Jeevaatma)
resides. A human being always feels that he is separate and
the outer universe is different from him. He confines his soul
with his present body and thinks that he and the body is one
and the same. Thus he has forgotten the truth that he is the
all-pervading God. This is called cosmic delusion (Maaya).
So 0 represents the cosmic delusion. This means 0 gives false
impression that what ever is not there, is there. Let us add 0
after 1, then that 1 appears as 10. This means 1 is assuming a
different form, because of 0. This is same as the super-soul
appearing in different forms because of Maaya.
Every number will have mental and spiritual plane represented
by its top half part and the material worldly affairs are
represented by its remaining bottom part.
When we connect a series of points in a single direction, then it
becomes 1. Thus 1 represents single-mindedness in achieving
the objectives, creativity, and starting new ventures. Its pillored
appearance represents independence and leadership qualities.
2 is round shaped at top. It is a open 0. That means there is no
complete Maaya at mental level. There is a scope to receive
and release new ideas and concepts. So 2 represents flexibility
and diplomacy. The bottom of 2 shows a horizontal line that is
attached firmly to ground. This means if these inventive ideas
are properly used, the person can achieve highest success in
material world.
3 is having open rounded ends at its top as well as at bottom.
This shows continuous receiving and releasing of new ideas
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and involving into new developments. It represents ambition,
self-expression and idealism. This number makes a person to
reap material benefits from his intelligence and spiritualism.
Just close the rounded ends of 3, you will get 8. It represents
Maaya at both the levels. The person is wrapped by complete
ignorance of what is happining outside his perception. He
cannot come out of the clutches of karmic forces. The balanced
loops of 8 represents balanced nature, patience and discipline.
Contemplete on 4, it is looking like a person sitting stable,
attached to ground. The triangle above represents fire that
promotes a strong desire for material benefits. The person
will become materailistic. 4 also represents unconventional
behaviour.
5 is a quiet different number, with flat head and open rounded
bottom. Flatness represents stability. The person would reach
a clear and stable mental state which he uses in receiving
and processing the material in worldly projects. 5 is a sign
of dynamism and communication. This number makes one a
successful business man.
6 is a number that is fully rounded at the bottom. It looks like
a pregnant lady. It symbolises pregnancy, artistic and feminine
qualities. The 0 formation at bottom indicates Maaya that
pushes the person in love with family- related matters and
enjoyment.
7 is having similarity with 5, in such a way it is having a flat
head and weak base. 7 indicates high level of spiritualism and
sensitivity. But the person will not use his mental and spiritual
stability to achieve material means.
9 is a number that is nothing but inverted 6. It represents love
to the world. The 0 formation at top, overshadows a person’s
intelligence with Maaya. The person cannot think but work.
So there is a conflict. He would be quick in actions and
courageous.
While the numbers have the above significance, each number
has been attached to a particular planet in Astrology, the
reason is cetain planet produces the similar vibration of a
certain number. Thus
1- Sun, VIVEKANANDA= 37 which clearly shows that he is a
2- Moon, spiritual Guru. And 3+7 = 1 shows beginning of new ventures
3- Jupiter, which is an indication of his great mission to bring moral
and spiritual upliftment. So we can say that Vivekananda’s
4- Raaghu, life would be greatly influenced by numbers 3 and 7 and their
5- Mercury, hormonics 9 and 2. In his case, 2 represents deep involvement
6- Venus, in mental faculties like meditation and mantra japa.
7- Neptune or Kethu,
8- Saturn, and 1. He met his guru Sri Rama Krishna in 1881 = 9 (His age:
9- Mars. 18 = 9)
Number 0 should not be attached to any planet, since it is the
root cause of all the numbers. It increases the strength of a 2. He started his journey in search of truth in 1890 = 9 (His
number. age: 27 = 9)

The numbers have been attached to Alphabet also. 3. He reached Kanyakumari and visualized Divine Mother in
1892 = 2 (His age: 29 = 2)
1- A,I,J,Q,Y.
2- B,K,R. 4. He participated in the Parliament of religions in Chicago in
3- C,G,L,S. 1893 = 3 (His age: 30 = 3)
4- D,M,T.
5- E,H,N,X. 5. He came back to India and started Ramakrishan Mission
6- U,V,W. Association in 1897 = 7 (His age: 34 = 7)
7- O,Z. 6. The saint left his body in 1902 = 3 (His age: 39 = 3).
8- F,P.
For More help , please call Swamiji @ 408 829 7780 or e-
Now let us take an illustration. SWAMI VIVEKANANDA, a mail: avtemple@aol.com
great saint of India, who shook the world by his philosophical
teachings, was born on 12th January 1863.

His birth date number: 12 = 3.

His birth compound number: 12+1+1863 = 22.
His birth single number: 2+2 = 4.
His name single number:
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA = 52 = 7.

Vivekananda’s birth date number 3 and name number 7

represent that he is ambitious, versatile and a spiritual
guru. His ambitions are more focussed on service to poor
and downtrodden as is shown by 4 in his birth single
number. He had unconventional and revolutionary ideas
in reforming the society. His birth compound number
22 shows that he is highly religious and inclined in
purification of mind and soul. More over, his birth single
number and name numbers 4 and 7 are hormonious,
thus making him a renowned person. Let us take only

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Sri Soolini Durga
Dhum
S ri Soolini Durga is the wife of Sri.Sarabeswara. She is
another form of Goddess Parasakthi. There are three
shapes for each and every deity. They are Santham, Ugram and
Maha ugram. It means calm, fearsome and the most fearsome.
SriMeenakshi, Sri Kamakshi are the examples for calm poses
of Goddess Parasakthi. Sri.Durga is the example for Ugram and
Sri Soolini Durga and Prathyangira Devi are the examples for
the most fearsome poses. When we need the motherly affection
we have to pray the Santha shapes. To get rid of moderate
troubles we have to pray ugra shapes as Sri.Durga. To solve the
sever problems we face in our day to day life we have to pray
the Maha ugram poses. Atharva Veda is the only Veda, which
deals with the healing part. It explains in detail about the
different methods of prayers and rituals to get rid of our problems.
Sri.Soolini Durga plays a vital role in solving the problems
faced by each and every body. Sri.Soolini Durga Hrudayam, a
part of Atharva Veda and an old palm script compiled by a great
monk, “Prapancha sara sara Sangraham” tells in detail about
Sri.Soolini Durga. According to those wonderful writings, we
will see about Sri.Soolini Durga.
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Who is Sri.Soolini Durga?
Lord Mahavishnu took the reincarnation as Narasimha.
Narasimha is one of the most fearsome shapes of Lord
Mahavishnu. One of his devotees Prahaaladha. He is from the
family of demons. He had to face a lot of troubles with his father
Hiranyakasibu. Prahaladha prayed Lord Mahavishnu to rescue
him. Hiranyakasibu had got a boon from Brahma.Hiranyakasibu
cannot be killed with any kind of weapon He can’t be killed by
any kind of divine, human, animal or birds. He can’t be killed
either inside or outside of the place where he lives. With the
power of the boon he started giving troubles to all the human
beings and divine powers. He troubled the sages and monks
also. All prayed Lord Mahavishnu to rescue them from this
demon. The demon forced all to chant Om Hiranyaya Namaha.
Everybody did so. But his own son refused to do so. He chanted
the name of Lord Mahavishnu. Oneday, Hiranyakasibu asked,
“dear son, will your god Mahavishnu come inside this pillar and
save you and kicked a huge pillar at the main hall of his palace.
Lord Mahavishnu took the most fearsome pose Narasimha and
came out of the pillar, caught the demon took him to the entrance
and killed him. Narasimma’s anger was very severe. Nobody
could control his anger. So. All prayed Lord Shiva to control
the anger of Narasimma. Lord Shiva also took a fearsome pose
called Sarabeswara. He had two feathers. He controlled the
anger of Narasimma and made him cool. Lord Sarabeswara had
two wings. One wing is Sri PrathyangiraDevi and another wing
is Sri.Soolini Durga. Prathyangira Devi and Soolini Durga are
the most fearsome poses of Goddess Parasakthi.Prathyangira
Devi is called as Atharvana Badrakali and Sri.Soolini Durga
is called as Atharvan Rudrakali.She is the mother of all. She
lives in the mountain called Kailash. As she lives in a hill she
is also called as Giri Durga. She always sits on a lion. She is
having eight hands with different kinds of weapons. Each and
every weapon has its individual significance. Her first right
hand is adorned with a Trishul the second is adorned with a
knife, the third one is adorned with a wheel called as “Chakra”
and the fourth right hand is adorned with an arrow. The shape
of the arrow itself is very different. Normally the arrows will
only have a sharp head. But the arrow that adorns the hand of
Sri.Soolini Durga has a half circle head. The first right hand
is adorned with a rope, the second with a different weapon
called as “Gadha”, the third with a bow
to shoot the arrow and the fourth left
hand is adorned with a conch. Why she is
having the wheel, conch and gadha on her
hands? Normally these are the weapons
of Lord Mahavishnu. Parasakthi is the
sister of Lord Mahavishnu. He permitted
his younger sister to use his weapons and
bless her devotees.
What do we get from Sri.Soolini Durga?
She is the rescuer from enemies. She
secures all the wealth and assets. She
helps us to come across all enemies. She
cures the mind and physic. She blesses
us with good children. She gives a lot of
knowledge and wisdom. Whenever we
call her she comes instantly to support
us. It is very hard to go near her. If we go
near her it is sure that we will come out of
all our troubles. The ways and methods
of rituals to get rid of various problems.
To have good kids, those who need the
kids should eat the rice offered to her
everyday for a period of at least 48 days.
It is very sure that they will get good kids.
To get rid of the mind related troubles
“Panakam” (sweet water prepared with
sugar candy and dried ginger) is to be
offered to her and the offered sweet
water is to be drunk by the person having
mental troubles. To get rid of the enemies
we have to light the lamp with mustard
oil. To get rid of the evil spirits we have
to offer her butter. She likes the offerings
much and blesses her devotees with their
ambitions fulfilled.
The method of Prayers.
Daily the minimum Abishegam(holy
bathe) to be performed with water
and milk. By having this holy bath she
becomes cool and blesses the devotees
with cool walk of life. To attract the mind
of a female one should offer betel leaves,
betel nuts with spices like cardamom, nut
meg and menthol. By this offering she is
pleased and she makes the mind of the
girl to turn towards the person. She cures
the different kinds of fever. Fever means
not only the hike of temperature in the
physical body. It refers to the heat in the
mind and poverty. She easily removes
these kinds of things. We have another
trouble. It is called a Dhrushti or bad
eyes or najar. This is the worst one. By
praying Sri.Soolini Durga on Tuesdays
and Fridays with the offering of lemon,
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we can easily come across the thing. Pundit L.V.Sharma
We face a lot of problems caused by the 678 - 232 - 5999 (Tamil and English)
nine planets. The invisible planets crate
a lot of things in this visible world. She Pundit Srividya Ravi Gurukkal
cures the ailments caused by the nine 678-234-7182 ( Kannada and Telugu )
planets. She is called as “Aavesa Graha
samharyai Namaha”.She cures all kind of
Pundit Raghupathy Sastri
physical and mind related problems. She
678-982-0966 (Hindi)
is called as “Vyaadhi Naasini”. The word
“Vyadhi” means problems caused by the
unseen forces. By praying her she removes Pundit Anilkumar
all kinds of problems. She is called as the 404 - 394 - 6146
best blessing deity. Atharva Veda has (Telugu, Kannada and Hindi)
mentioned some easiest ways to get the
blessings of Sri Soolini Durga. One of the Pundit Seshamani Namboodri
easiest ways to get her blessings is lighting 678-294-0112 (Malayalam)
lemon lamps on Sundays, Tuesdays
and Fridays and performing Ashtottara To know more about Sri Soolini Durga,
Sathanama Archana (Chanting of 108 contact our priests. They are all well
names of Sri Soolini Durga). Anytime learned scholars. Come, have the
between 08.30 am to 08.00 pm is good darshan of Sri Soolini Durga get her
to do this simple but effective worship. blessings and solve your problems.
Shiva Vishnu Temple (Hindu Temple of
Georgia) is the only temple in the entire
western countries to have Sri Soolini
Durga as one of the presiding deities.
This is the only Hindu Temple that has
specially trained priests to perform the
rituals and an added qualification is the
priests are multi lingual. Those who
live in Georgia and nearby states can
come in person to perform this simple
but effective ritual. Thos who are living
in other states can do this through the
telephone. Only 100 archanas over
telephone will be performed. To take part
over the telephone, please contact any
of the following telephone numbers and
we provide the priests according to the
language you speak.
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OM SRI AUROBINDO AND
MOTHER ON OCCULTISM
The special gift of a particular church line, or discipline, lays
in a specific direction. Yet, it may cultivate not so much the
higher lines of spiritual realization. In Christianity, side by side
with the major saints, there was usually a group, or a line of
praticants, that followed the occult, while outwardly observing
the official creed. It is curious to note that often where the
original text of the Bible speaks of “gods,” in the plural,
referring to the deities, or occult powers, the official version
translates it as “God,” to give the necessary theatric (“God is
alive!”) value and atmosphere. But, if Occultism is to be feared
because of its wrong uses and potential dangers, Spirituality
too, should then be placed on the same footing. All good things
in the world have their deformation and danger, but that is no
reason why one should avoid them altogether. What is required
is the correct attitude, discrimination, training, and discipline.
Viewed in its true light, occultism is dynamic spirituality. In
other words, it seeks to express and execute (bring down to the
material world) the powers and principles of Spirit through the
agency of the subtle forces of the mental and the physical.
Occultism is naturally separate from the
transcendent spirit of God in Heaven, but
it is an indispensable and undividable
instrument for those who endeavor to
manifest the Divine in a concrete form.
Perhaps everyone practices occultism,
whether in a small prayer or through
taping into a power as big as the
universe. However, only a few can do
Vision Therapy. To some it is harmless;
yet to many, it is dangerous (because of
the lack of concentration).
Science is a vast system. In the physical
sciences, the secret lies in Mother Nature.
In occult science, one should know the
mind’s powers and life’s powers. In
physical science the same element can
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be in either gas, liquid, or solid form. Spirit as the sterilization
of knowledge depends on true formulas, not on false formulas.
Convention, with compulsion is ignorant. Even Astrology,
Astronomy, and Geometry are enumerations of science. If
one is omni-potently effective he can understand the totality
of science. The movements of cosmic forces are intuitive. We
are all batteries carriying suggestions for the cosmic force. The
incomparable cosmic science always has inter-connection with
the Cosmic, or Mother Nature’s force. The explored knowledge
of today depends until it is survived; after that, its slogans are
invalid. In the olden days before the radio the saints did the
job of the radio as an ordinary thing. It is merely a question
of words. The medical sciences of today had its start many,
many years back with the saints. The only difference was is
the process of touch and in the choosing of the proper herbs.
As long as one knows how to build one’s character, the truth
that was there in the former times are still to be found today.
There are not two things to discover, but only one thing. The
mind, knowledge and wisdom; one goes quickly, another goes
slowly, but the goal or the target of the seeker is the same.
Science goes along with religion. We need only labor and
perseverance. How hard they worked in olden days! It is
indeed very respectable. They were always awake. Their
appetite was for knowledge; and they stayed free from worldly
concerns. The external form and the visible form are the result
of the inner-state of spiritual realization. For example: live,
and living, and life. The people without wisdom go hither and
thither. What goes on in the marriage hall? Not knowing what
is their purpose; one is serving, while another one is eating.
The essential difference is: if one thinks everything is blue and
dark and bad in the world, the world of occultism overtakes
him. Help each other. Do good for others, as well as for one’s
own self. Have humanitarian thoughts, not that of crazy dream
world results and worldly pleasures. This is essential. They need
not be abandoned; it just should not be given your first priority.
Pray for everyone and for yourself. You will live according to
your thoughts.
(To be continued)
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 Pooja
Pooja
All human beings are born from God and hence they want to be 11. Lighting camphor(Haarathi) - 1 min
12. Circumambulation(Pradakshinaas) - 2 min

The best time to start Pooja is at morning 6.00 o’ clock. If this

is not possible, then we can do it at evening 6.00 o’ clock. Pooja
should be performed with a quiet and peaceful mind, after taking
bath.

Articles needed:
Photo or idol of deity, a tumbler of water and two plates, two
oil lamps, flowers / akshitaas(uncooked rice mixed with wet
turmeric), fruit / sweet / jaggery / sugar / milk and camphor,
Kumkum(vermilion) / Vibhooti (white powder made from cow
dung).

Prepartion for Worship:

Sit on a wooden plank facing East or North. Take another wooden
plank and spread a silk cloth on it. Now place the deity’s photo or
idol on the silk cloth, opposite to you. Wear kumkum or Vibhooti
between your eye brows.

Offering of lights:
Lit up two oil lamps before the deity. Use gingelly oil or ghee as
the fuel in the lamps.

Prayers to Divine guide(Guru):

If you have a Guru, you are fortunate. Otherwise, consider your
intact with God always. They want to show their love towards favourite deity as your Guru. Get your Guru into your mind, fold
God by worshipping Him. Since God exists in all forms, human
beings found Him in different forms, called ‘deities’. These deities
represent different energies, which protect the human beings from
their problems and help them reach the ultimate God.

Now-a-days, society is so busy, people are not finding time even

to think about God. If they can allot a few minutes every day
for strengthening their relationship with God, they can achieve
prosperity in all walks of life. Pooja(worship) helps for this
purpose. We are presenting here 12-steps of vedic Pooja, which
is a condensed version that every one can perform by spending 30
to 45 minutes of time, every day. The following are the steps:

1. Prepartion for Worship - 1 min

2. Offering of lights - 1 min
3. Prayers to Divine guide(Guru) - 1 min
4. Water sipping(Aachamana) - 2 min
5. Prayers to god Ganesh - 2 min
6. Declaration of Intent(Sankalpa) - 1 min
7. Gayatri Mantra - 15 min
8. Worshipping the deity - 15 min
9. Sipping the holy water - 2 min
10. Offering food(Naivedyam) - 1 min
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your hands at chest, and recite this:

Om Gururbrahmaa Gururvishnuhu Gururdevo maheswaraha

Gurussaakshaat Parabrahmaa Tasmai Sree Gurave namaha
Now, imagine lord Vishnu(See him at right) in to your mind,
and offer your prayers to him to remove any obstacles:

Om Suklaambaradharam Vishnum sasivarnam chaturbhujam

Prasanna vadanam dhayayet sarva vighnopasaantaye

Water sipping(Aachamana):
The following 24 names of god Vishnu should be uttered for
receiving protective energies:
Om Atchuthaya swaaha
- Recite this once, pour water into your right hand and sip it.
Om Ananthaaya swaaha
- Recite this, sip water as above.
Om Govindaaya swaaha
- Recite this, sip water as above.

Then pour some more water and drop it on the floor at your Om Vikataaya namaha
left side. Now fold hands in reverence, and recite the following Om Vighnaraajaaya namaha
names: Om Ganaadhipaaya namaha
Om Kesavaya namaha Om Dhoomakethave namaha
Om Narayanaaya namaha Om Ganaadhyakshaaya namaha
Om Maadhavaaya namaha Om Phaalachandraaya namaha
Om Govindaaya namaha Om Gajaananaaya namaha
Om Vishnave namaha Om Vakratundaaya namaha
Om Madhusoodanaaya namaha Om Soorpakarnaaya namaha
Om Trivikramaaya namaha Om Herambaaya namaha
Om Vaamanaaya namaha Om Skandhapoorvajaaya namaha
Om Sreedharaaya namaha Om Sree Maha Ganaadhipataye namaha
Om Hrusheekesaaya namaha
Om Padmanaabhaaya namaha Declaration of Intent(Sankalpa):
Om Daamodaraaya namaha While performing this Pooja, mention your wish to be fulfilled.
Om Samkarshanaaya namaha This is called sankalpa. Recite like this:
Om Vaasudevaaya namaha
Om Pradyumnaaya namaha I (tell your name), offering my prayers to god / goddess (tell
Om Anirudhaaya namaha your deity’s name) on this day for achieving all the four:
Om Purushottamaaya namaha dharma (righteousness), artha(money), kaama(ambition),
Om Adhokshajaaya namaha moksha(liberty) and for alleviating all problems from my life. I
Om Naarasimhaaya namaha wish the complete grace and protection of god / goddess(tell your
Om Atchyutaaya namaha deity’s name) to fall on me and my family members always.
Om Janaardhanaaya namaha
Om Vupendraaya namaha Gayatri Mantra:
Om Haraye namaha If you have taken already Gayatri mantra from a Guru, you
Om Sree krishaaya namaha should recite that mantra in multiples of 108. People, who did
not know this mantra should skip this section.
Prayers to god Ganesh:
Since Ganesh is the dispeller of obstacles, he should be Worshipping the deity:
worshipped first before starting any thing. Imagine Ganesh’s Look at the photo / idol of your deity and get that picture
form in your mind(see him at right), and recite the following 17 imprinted in your mind. Close your eyes for 2 to 3 minutes and
holy names of Ganesh by folding your hands at chest: visualize the form of your god. Imagine your deity has come and
Om Sumukhaaya namaha sat before you. This is called ‘dhyaanam(meditation)’.
Om Yekadanthaaya namaha
Om Kapilaaya namaha Now recite the 108 or 1008 holy names of your deity. People who
Om Gajakarnikaaya namaha got mantra of the deity from a Guru should recite it in multiples
Om Lambodaraaya namaha of 108. While reciting the names or mantra, throw flowers on
your deity. If flowers are not available, then throw akshitaas or
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 viboothi or Kum kum on your god. Atharva Vedic “Kairekai
If you are using an idol for worship, you can pour milk,
fruit juices, honey, ghee, coconut water etc., on the idol
Sastra”/ Palmstry
and finally clean the idol with water. This should be done
simultaneously with recitation of mantras. Then adorn the
idol with flowers.

Sipping the holy water:

At the end of reciting holy names or mantra, take water in to
your right hand and leave it into a plate saying:

Yetatphalam Sree (tell your deity’s name)

devataarpanamastu

The water thus obtained is energized with divine vibrations.

You should take this water from the plate into your right
hand and tell this:

Om akaala mrutyu haranam sarva vyaadhi nivaaranam|

Mahaa paapa kshayakaram Sree (tell your deity’s name)
devata paadodakam paavanam subham

Saying this, sip the water slowly.

Offering food(Naivedyam):
Any fruit / sweet / jaggery / sugar / milk can be offered as
food for your deity. Put them in a plate before the photo or
idol and split some water droplets on it, saying:

Om Sree (tell your deity’s name) devataaya namaha|

Naivedyam samarpayaami|

Note: Later, this offering should be consumed by you and
your family members and it can also be distributed to others.
Lighting camphor(Haarathi):
Now lit up the camphor in a small plate, and move the plate
around the photo / idol in a verticle circular form. Do this
three times from left to right.
Circumambulation(Pradakshinaas):
Stand up and rotate your body from left to right. While doing
this, fold your hands at chest and close your eyes. Do three
complete rotations. Then kneel down before god and fold
your hands, close your eyes and ask your deity to fulfill your
wishes.
For more help, call our learned Atharva Vedic Priests in the
biggest shiva Temple of the Nation Toll Free 1-800-574
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“There is nothing in the three worlds for knowledge besides
the hand, which is given to man and which can be read like
a book.” - Hasta Sanjeevani - an important part of Atharva
Veda.
It is said that Palmistry has migrated from India to other
countries like Greece, Egypt, Persia and Syria in ancient times.
Samudra, deity of the Seas has first given this knowledge to
the world, hence this is called ‘Samudrika’. Sages like Narada,
Valmiki, Garga, Bhrigu, Prahlada and Astrologers like
Varahamihira have done a lot of work in Palmistry. Palmistry
was discussed in the great books like ‘Bhavishya Puranam’
and ‘Hasta Sanjeevani’. But some how Palmistry could not
receive proper attention in India, ever duing this modern times.
It is given high regard in Western countries.
“...It has put me under a Necessity of saying something about
Palmistry, which is a Judgment made of the Conditions,
Inclinations, and Fortunes of Men and Women, from their
various Lines and Characters which Nature has imprinted in
the Hands” says Aristotle in a paper written by him in during
350 B.C. Today Palmistry has completely transformed into
a science, because of the extensive research done by the
intellatual intelligents. Palmistry is a science of understanding

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the Past, Present and the Future of a person by the pads and
lines of a palm.
Palmistry revives its foundation on the experiments conducted
by Desbarrolles and D’Arpentigny in 19th century. They made
a life time study of Palmistry by collecting the imprints of the
hands of thousands of people, and classifying them according
to the nature of people and events occurred in their lives. Then
a hypothesis has been developed and verified with the support
of further research.
Just like a doctor examines a patient and determines his
disease by using clinical equipment, a Palmist can predict
in advance the health state of a person by simply observing
his hands. Noel Jaquin and Eugene Scheimann have proved
this by their research. Mr Edward Kowalewski, a professor at
the University of Maryland School of Medicine and former
president of the American Academy of Physicians, says: “I try
to watch the hands of the patients in my waiting room, because
they give so many clues, both physical and emotional”.
Micheal Faraday proved that electric charge is attracted by
objects with sharp ends. This is the reason, when the child
enters this world from his mother’s womb, the life force
from cosmos enters his body through the fingers of his
hands and toes of feet. Mostly the life force enters through
the index finger and goes up to the brain, where it influences
the person’s thinking and circulates in the body and finally
comes back through the other fingers. The movement of life
force is channeled by the lines of the hand. Every finger of the
hand has been connected to a different area of the brain, thus
activating different processes in the brain.
The pads below the fingers are the places where a number of
nerves are bundled up. These pads are like capacitors to store
the life force. The life force also carries the energies coming
from the planets in the sky. and hence, the pads are named
after the planets.
The answer for the question: How the hand reveals Past,
Present and Future of a person lies in the statement by Frances
Kiezle: “Hands are photographic plates upon which our brain
writes our impressions”. When an event happens, our brain
first reacts for the event, and that reaction leaves a mark in our
hands. By reading these marks, we can understand the Past of
a person. The sub conscious mind always carries impressions
from past life, and these impressions bear considerable affect
on Present deeds. The sub conscious state can also be studied
by the hand, and hence the Future can be predicted.
Every hand is unique, and reflects the nature of the person. The
pads or mounts of the hand show the strengths and weaknesses
in the personality. The marks and lines in the hand describe a
vivid picture of events that take place in his life. But these
marks and lines may change from time to time depending on
the planetary energies which vary from time to time. By a
careful examination of all these factors, we can judge what the
person is and what he has in store.
“He who does not understand astrology is not a doctor but a
fool.” - Hippocrates (460BC - 380 BC), Father of Medicine.
It is possible in Astrology to diagnose a disease well before its
actual appearance in the body. A disease can be expected,
• When any planet receives bad aspects like square (90 deg)
and opposition (180 deg).
• When bad planets (Saturn, Mars, Raaghu, Kethu, Uranus,
Neptune, Pluto) are posited in bad houses like 6th house
(place of disease), 8th house (place of longevity) and 12th
house (place of death).
• When bad planets occupy the signs: Virgo, Scorpio and
Pisces.
• When bad planets occupy the Ascendant (place of body,
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mind and soul).
• Death can be predicted when Sun, Moon and Ascendant
- all the three are afflicted.
The following are the characteristics given for houses/signs
and planets, in connection to health of a person.
HOUSES AND SIGNS
First house or Aries: Body in general, Head, Face,
Facial bones, Brain and Blood Vessels of the brain, Skin
complexion.
Second house or Taurus: Teeth, Speech, Right eye, Throat,
Larynx, Cerebellum, Neck and Bones, Blood vessels and
nerves connecting throat and neck.
Third house or Gemini: Right ear, Shoulders, Collar, Hands
and the related bones, Lungs, Breath, Blood.
Fourth house or Cancer: Last phase of life, Chest, Breast,
Ribs, Food poisoning, Stomach, Gastric and digestive
system.
Fifth house or Leo: Heart, mind, and Spinal chord.
Sixth house or Virgo: Disease in general, Kidneys, Stomach,
Bowels, Intestines and Abdomen.
Seventh house or Libra: Waist, Navel cavity, Lumbar region
and skin.
Eighth house or Scorpio: Incurable diseases, Urinary and
sexual organs, Pelvic bones, Bladder, and Anus.
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Ninth house or Sagittarius: Hips, Arterial system, Nerves
and Thighs.
Tenth house or Capricorn: Knees, Hams, Joints and bones.
Eleventh house or Aquarius: Legs, Blood circulation,
ankles, Left ear.
Twelfth house or Pisces: Lymphatic system, Feet and Toes,
Left eye, hospitalization, Death.
PLANETS
Sun: Heart, Sun-stroke, Eyes, Blood circulation, Spinal cord,
Right eye in males and Left eye in females.
Moon: Cold, Pneumonia, Breast related diseases, kidneys,
Stomach, and Uterus related problems, Mania, Motions, Left
eye in males, Right eye in females.
Mercury: Digestive system, Nerves, Lungs, Speech related
problems, Mouth, Tongue, Hands, Epilepsy.
Venus: Throat, Neck, Cheeks, Skin, Venereal Diseases and
Reproductive Organs.
Mars: Forehead, Nose, Muscles, Male Reproductive Organs,
Piles, Hemorrhage, Injuries, Burns, Cuts, Fevers, Accidents,
Electric Shock, Suicidal tendencies.
Jupiter: Liver, Diabetes, Blood Vessels, Right Ear, Thigh,
Buttocks, Obesity, Problems Due to Excess-eating.
Saturn: General Weakness, Bony Appearance, Teeth, Bones,
Knees, Joints, Rheumatism, Chronic Diseases, Asthma,
Lungs-related Diseases, Tuberculosis and Skin-related
Diseases.
Raaghu: Raaghu is considered as equal to Saturn in Vedic
Astrology. Raaghu gives Leprosy, Cancer, Diseases to
Spleen, Poisoning, Snake Bite, Bite Of Poisonous Insects and
Creatures.
Kethu: Kethu is considered as equal to Mars in Vedic
Astrology. Kethu gives Hypertensions, B.P., Lunacy,
allergies and infectious diseases. When Kethu is involved,
the real disease cannot be diagnosed by medical equipment.
Disclaimer” This article does not endorsed by the siddhi
times or its associates. The ideas ofthis articles are only the
idea of some astrologers.
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 SPIRITUALITY
knowledge to fit pupils near them. Adhi
Sankara derives the word Upanishad as a
substitute from the root sad, ‘to loosen,’
‘to reach’ or ‘to destroy’ with Upa and
Ni as prefixes and kvip as termination. If
this determination is accepted, Upanishad
means Brahma-knowledge by which
ignorance is loosened or destroyed. The
treatises that deal with Brahma-knowledge
are called the Upanishads and so pass for
the Vedanta. The different derivations
together make out that the Upanishads give
us both spiritual vision and philosophical
the Upanishads are summed up in six great
sayings (Mahavakyas).
These are as follows.
1.”I am Brahman” (Aham Brahmasmi).
This states the identity of the inmost
consciousness of the individual with that
of the supreme Divine. The ultimate truth
of Vedic knowledge is not that some great
savior is God or the Lord or that such and
such a God or name and form of God is
the supreme. It is not the worship of a
person, book, image or idea. It is not even

. Pandit
L.V. Sharma
The Almighty and Swamiji bless me once
again to share my thoughts on Spirituality.
During the past issues, we discussed a lot
about Spirituality explained by different
monks and sages of different religions. In
this issue, I wish to talk a little bit about the
Spirituality told by great sages of Hindu
Lineage through Upanishads. Even though
there were many Upanishads from the four
Vedas, only 108 of them are known today.
Even out of those 108 only 27 Upanishads
are widely read and studied today. Many
scholars have researched the Upanishads.
Even then, it is a never-ending subject.
Now I try to furnish a few of my ideas on
Spirituality taught by the Upanishads.
Upanishad means the inner or mystic
teaching. The term Upanishad is derived
from upa (near), Ni (down) and s (h) ad
(to sit), i.e., sitting down near. Groups of
pupils sit near the teacher to learn from
him the secret doctrine. In the quietude
of the forest hermitages, the Upanishad
thinkers pondered on the problems of
deepest concerns and communicated their
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argument. There is a core of certainty,
which is essentially incommunicable
the worship of God. The Upanishads say
that whatever we worship as truth apart
except by a way of life. It is by a strictly from ourselves destroys us. They teach
personal effort that one can reach the that our own Self is the true Divinity, that
truth. The Upanishads more clearly set it is the presence of the absolute within our
forth the prime Vedic doctrines like Self- heart and the entire universe. The hidden
realization, yoga and meditation, karma meaning of the sentence is “each and every
and reincarnation, which were hidden or one can attain Godlihood by practicing the
kept veiled under the symbols of the older Spirituality.
mystery religion. The older Upanishads
are usually affixed to a particularly Veda, 2.”The Self is Brahman” (Ayam Atma
through a Brahmana or Aranyaka. The Brahma). This also states the identity of
more recent ones are not. The Upanishads the soul with the Absolute but in a more
became prevalent some centuries before objective and less direct manner. Not only
the time of Krishna and Buddha. is our Self the Divine. The same Self in all
beings is the same Absolute truth.
The main figure in the Upanishads, though
not present in many of them, is the sage 3.”That thou art” (Tat tvam asi). Whatever
Yajnavalkya. Most of the great teachings of we see or think about we are that. Not
later Hindu and Buddhist philosophy derive only is the I that, the you is also that. We
from him. He taught the great doctrine of are that ultimate I and Thou in all. The
“neti-neti”, the view that truth can be found consciousness in the other is also the
only through the negation of all thoughts Divine.
about it. Other important Upanishadic
sages are Uddalaka Aruni, Shwetaketu,
Shandilya, Aitareya, Pippalada, and Sanat
Kumara. Many earlier Vedic teachers like
Manu, Brihaspati, Ayasya and Narada
are also found in the Upanishads. In
the Upanishads, the spiritual meanings
of the Vedic texts are brought out and
emphasized in their own right. Every
one of us has to perform his or her duty
designated as Svadharma to please God, to
serve the world and to repay one’s debt to
the society. Svadharma implies ambition
commensurate with one’s capacity and the
necessary inclination as the drive to achieve
it. Our well-being lies in performing our
Svadharma. Paradharma, duty suitable for
others but not for us, will positively harm
us if chosen by us. The basic teachings of
 unity of God and the world, being and becoming. It is interested
not so much in the Absolute in itself, Parabrahman, as in the
Absolute in relation to the world, Paramesvara. It teaches that life
in the world and life in the Divine Spirit are not incompatibles
and significance of Aum and the meaning and names of Saman.

The Aitareya Upanishad belongs to the Rig Veda and the

Upanishad proper consists of three chapters. This is part of the
Aitareya Aranyaka, and the Upanishad begins with the Fourth
chapter of the second Aranyaka, and comprises Chapter IV, V
and VI. The preceding parts deal with sacrificial ceremonies like
mahavrata and their interpretations.

It is the purpose of this Upanishad to lead the mind of the

4.”Intelligence is Brahman” (Prajnanam Brahma). Our
discernment of truth is the truth itself. It indicates that the Divine
intelligence is present within us and has the power to return us to
the Divine. Our inmost intelligence is that supreme intelligence
through which we can merge into the Absolute.
5.”The Universe is Brahman” (Sarvam Khalvidam Brahma). The
entire universe is the Divine, which includes our self. The Divine
is not only the consciousness principle in you and I, it is also the
being principle in all things. It is the ultimate object as well as the
inmost subject in all beings. It is one and all and all in one.
6.”He am I” (So’ham). This shows the identity of the self with the
Divine Lord inherent within the natural movement of our breath.
“So” is the natural sound of inhalation, “ham” of exhalation.
These are statements of the identity of the individual consciousness
with the Absolute or Divine reality. They all derive from and
merge into Om (AUM), the Divine Word of “I am all”. Now let
us see a little of the Upanishads.
sacrificer away from the outer ceremonial to its inner meaning.
All true sacrifice is inward. Sankara points out that there are
three classes of men who wish to acquire wisdom. The highest
consists of those who have turned away from the world, whose
minds are free and collected, who are eager for freedom. For
these the Upanishad (Aitareya Aranyaka II. 4-6) is intended.
Others wish to become free gradually by attaining to the world
of Hiranya-garbha. For them the knowledge and worship of the
prana, life-breath is intended. (Aitareya Aranyaka II 1-3). There
are still others who care only for worldly possessions. For them
the meditative worship of Samhita is intended.
The Taittiriya Upanishad belongs to the Taittiriya School of
the Yajur Veda. It is divided into three sections called Vallis.
The first is the Siksa Valli. Siksa is the first of the six Vedangas
(limbs or auxiliaries of the Veda); it is the science of phonetics

The Brhad-Aranyaka Upanishad, which is generally recognized

to be the most important of the Upanishads, forms part of the
Satapatha Brahmana. It consists of three Kandas or sections, the
Madhu Kanda which expounds the teachings of the basic identity
of the individual and the Universal Self, the Yajnavalkya or the
Muni Kanda which provides the philosophical justification of
the teaching of Khila Kanda, which deals with certain modes
of worship and meditation, upasana, answering roughly to the
three stages of religious life, sravana, hearing the upadesha or the
teaching, manana, logical reflection, upapatti and nididhyasana
or contemplative meditation.
The Chandogya Upanishad belongs to the Sama Veda. Chandoga
is the singer of the Saman. The Upanishads that belongs to the
followers of the Sama Veda is the Chandogya Upanishad. It is
part of the Chandogya Brahmana, which has ten chapters. The
first two chapters of the Brahmana deal with sacrifices and other
forms of worships.

The first and the second chapters discuss the problems of liturgy
and doctrine such as the genesis The Isa, also called the Isavasya
Upanishad, derives its name from the opening word of the text
Isavasya or Isa. It belongs to the Vajasaneyi School of the Yajur
Veda. The Vajasaneyi Samhita consists of forty chapters of which
this Upanishad is the last. Its main purpose is to teach the essential
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and pronunciation. The second is the
Brahmananda Valli and the third is
the Bhrugu Valli. These two deal with
the knowledge of the Supreme Self,
paramatma-jnana.
Katha Upanishad, also called
Kathakopanishad, which belongs to the
Taittiriya School of the Yajur Veda, uses the
setting of a story found in ancient Sanskrit
literature (1). A poor and pious Brahmana,
Vajasravasa, performs a sacrifice and gives
as presents the priests a few old and feeble
cows. His son, Naciketas, feeling disturbed
by the unreality of his father’s observance
of the sacrifice, proposes that he himself
may be offered as offering (daksina) to a
priest. When he persisted in his request,
his father in rage said, ‘Unto Yama, I give
thee.’ Naciketas gives to the abode of
Yama and finding him absent, waits there
for three days and nights unfed. Yama on
his return offers three gifts in recompense
for the delay and discomfort caused to
Naciketas. For the first, Naciketas asked,
‘Let me return alive to my father.’ For
the second, ‘Tell me how my good works
(ista-purta) may not be exhausted’; and for
the third, ‘Tell me the way to conquer re-
death (punar mrtyu).’
In the Upanishad, the third request is one
for enlightenment on the ‘great transition’,
which is called death.
The Upanishad consists of two chapters,
each of which has three Vallis or sections.
There are some passages common to the
Gita and Katha Upanishad.
(1) Taittiriya Brahmana: The first mention
of the story is in the Rig Veda where
we read how the boy Naciketas was sent
by his father to Yama (Death), but was
allowed to get back on account of his great
faith, sraddha.
The Prasna Upanishad belongs to the
Atharva Veda and has six sections dealing
with six questions put to a sage by his
disciples who were intent on knowing the
nature of the ultimate cause, the power of
Aum, the relation of the Supreme to the
constituents of the world. The Upanishad
is so called as it deals with prasna or
question.
The Kena Upanishad derives its name
from the first word Kena, by whom,
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and belongs to the Sama Veda. It is also
known as the Talavakara, the name of the
Brahmana of the Sama Veda to which the
Upanishad belongs.
It has four sections, the first two in verse
and the other two in prose. The metrical
portion deals with the Supreme Unqualified
Brahman, the absolute principle underlying
the world of phenomenon and the prose
part of the Upanishad deals with the
Supreme as God, Isvara. The knowledge
of the Absolute, para vidya, which secures
immediate liberation (sadyo-mukti), is
possible only for those who are able to
withdraw their thoughts from worldly
objects and concentrate on the ultimate fact
of the universe. The knowledge of Isvara,
apara vidya, puts one on the pathway that
leads to deliverance eventually (karma-
mukti). The worshipping soul gradually
acquires the higher wisdom, which results
in the consciousness of the identity with
the Supreme.
The Mundaka Upanishad belongs to the
Atharva Veda and has three chapters, each
of which has two sections. The name is
derived from the root mund, ‘to shave,’
as he that comprehends the teaching of
the Upanishad is shaved or liberated from
error and ignorance. The Upanishad states
clearly the distinction between the higher
knowledge of the Supreme Brahman and
the lower knowledge of the empirical
world. It is by this higher wisdom and
not by sacrifices or worship, which one
can reach Brahman. Only sanyasi, who
has given up everything, can obtain the
highest knowledge.
The Mandukya Upanishad belongs to the
Atharva Veda and contains twelve verses.
It is an exposition of the principle of Aum
as consisting of three elements, a, u, m,
which refer to the three states of walking,
dream and dreamless sleep. The Supreme
Self is manifested in the universe in its
gross, subtle and causal aspects. Answering
to the four states of consciousness,
wakefulness, dream, dreamless sleep,
transcendental consciousness (1) these
are aspects of the Godhead, the last alone
being all-inclusive and ultimately real.
The Absolute of mystic consciousness
is the reality of the God of religion. The
Upanishad by itself, it is said, is enough to
lead one to liberation. (2)
Not only by the simple reading of the
Upanishads can one become great in
spiritual life. We should try at least to
adopt only one principle of any of the
Upanishads. By that practice, we can
lead a highly spiritual life. The spiritual
life leads us to have a comfortable living
without any frictions. I thank Almighty
and Swamiji for giving me the opportunity
to share my thoughts on Spirituality. In the
next issue, I will meet you all with some
more Spiritual thoughts of our ancient
Rishis and Saints.
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‘VAASTU SASTRA’ & ARCHITECTURAL ASTROLOGY
FOR HOMES & BUSINESS PREMISES
VAASTU SHASHTRA: THE ART OF HARMONY BETWEEN
MAN AND NATURE
In simple words ‘Vaastu’ is an ancient science related to
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with the environmental forces (energy). The concept revolves
around synchronizing the five basic elements of Earth, viz Akash
(SKY), Prithvi (EARTH), Paani (WATER), Agni (FIRE), and
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giving and life sustaining for living beings and a harmony must
prevail between the ‘two’ for smooth progression. There is a rule
or methodology that prevails in this cosmos and playing by it is to
our good. The fantastic equilibrium evident in the entire ‘creation
of God’ must not be disturbed. The flow energy from North Pole
to South Pole must not be hindered. Peace and tranquility will exist
where there is no clash of energies. The doors must be opened to
positive inflow and exits should be made for the negative outflow.
There is no doubt that ‘designing’ & ‘interiors’ as per the rules of
‘Vaastu Science’ brings peace, enhanced productivity, joy, bliss
and prosperity.
For example:
* A ‘square’ shaped piece of land or house is most beneficial.
House must face the East or North direction.
* Maximum wood must be the maximum quality of the building
materials used.
* An old or damaged entrance door will bring disrespect to the
owner.
* Disturbing art pieces or war / torture paintings in a house will
naturally result in pain & anxiety.
* The doors and windows should not be squeaky and rusted.
* Master bedroom to be in the South west corner, children’s
room to be in the North West or West side. Study room to be
separate. Kitchen to be in the South East location of the house.
Kitchen located in the North or the East does tend to cause
financial troubles.
* Cooking while facing the East brings good health.
* Wall Clocks should not be placed on the South and Southwest
walls.
* Leaking taps will drain out money.
* The placement of mirror in the bedroom should be such that no
part of the body is directly reflected in it while sleeping.
* The feet should be away from the main door, while sleeping.
They should not face the main door.
* Head towards the north is not good when sleeping.
* Beds should never touch the walls of any room.
* The prayer room in the northeast corner of the building is good.
The significance of directions and corness in Vaastu Sastra:
• East (Manes): It should not be blocked, since it is the
source of male issues. Controlled by Sun.
• South-East (Fire) source of health, place of fire, cooking and
food. Controlled by Venus.
• South- Source of wealth, crops and happiness. Denoted by Mars
• South-West -(Earth) source of character, behaviour, cause of
longevity and death. Signifies ‘Raaghu’.z
• West-Source of name, fame and prosperity. Direction of the
great ‘Saturn’.
• North-West - (Air) Source of change, income from business,
enmity and friendship. Signifies ‘Moon’.
• North-This should not be blocked as it is the source of female
issues. The direction of Mercury.
• North-East -(Water) Source of health, wealth, prosperity and of
male issues. Denotes the divine ‘Jupiter’.
“GET IN SYNC WITH ‘NATURE’ TO EFFORTLESSLY RIDE
THE WHEEL OF TIME”
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 keen idea of how his life would be in general, starting from
childhood till his old age.

1. Parents region:
The position where the hair starts at the top of forehead
represents parents and the person’s relationship with them.
Muka Sastra If this area is smooth and shining, the person’s parents are
fortunate in matters of health, career and the person’s childhood
is filled with happiness. If this area is indented or with dull skin
color then the person’s parents face troubles during the person’s
childhood.

2. Career and Success region:

We have this area below the Parents region and above the
eyebrows. If this position is good, gently rounded and bright,
it represents good career prospects and early settlement in the
career. If this area is indented or hollow and dark in color, it
shows the person’s intelligence will not help him in his career

I nterpretation of character and fate from the study of a person’s

face is called ‘Physiognomy’ or ‘Face reading’. It is obvious
that when we meet an unknown person, we try to understand
and the person’s will have misfortune from his 21st to 25th
years.

his feelings by looking at his face. So the origin of Physiognomy 3. Life region:
traces back to the date of origin of human beings. Indications of This area lies between the eyebrows. If it is firm, bright, gently
a person’s progress in yogic path are described with respect to rounded, then it symbolizes a successful career after 27th year
Physiognomy in Hindu text ‘Svetasvatara Upanishad’, composed of age. It represents a friendly person with positive attitude
earlier than 500 B.C. According to Hindus, Samudra (deity of towards life. If the space between eyebrows is wide and eyebrows
oceans) have first given ‘Anga Samudrika’ (Body language). are thick, the person will earn good money and his longevity is
King Prahlada has contributed a lot to this subject. Chinese will also good. If the eyebrows are closer and there is a hair line
texts dating back 300 B.C., mention Physiognomy. connecting the two eyebrows, it is a sign of negative mind who
is obstinate and unforgiving. If this Life region is dull or any
Socrates(470-399 B.C.) was a great physiognomist. The first colors found there, it represents unhappiness in career and poor
book on Physiognomy ‘Displaying the Secrets of Nature Relating health.
to Physiognomy’ was written by Aristotle(384-322 B.C.). As
it was mentioned by Marco Polo, the Arabs also practised 4. Middle age region:
physiognomy. Physician and philosopher Avicenna(980- This region starts at center of the eyes and covers till the end
1037 A.D.) has written about Physiognomy in his book ‘De of the nose tip. Any cross lines, patches and black spots in this
animalibus’. Michael Scot(1175-1232 A.D.), court astrologer region represent ill health and problems with the spouse in the
to Emperor FrederickII, also composed a book ‘De hominis middle age.
phisiognomun’, which was printed in 1477 and became best
seller for years together. Italian doctor D’Abano(1250-1316)
also wrote many books on both Astrology and Physiognomy.
During sixteenth century many authors have written books on
this subject. Gerolamo Cardano, born in Italy in 1501, wrote
many books on Medicine, Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics,
Astrology, Dream Analysis, and Physiognomy. Cardano believed
that a person’s character and fate are symbolized by the shape,
lines, and markings of his or her forehead. He wrote a total
of 13 books on the subject of forehead reading. In 1586, Porta
published ‘De humana physiognoma’ in which he compares
the likenesses of human beings to certain animals. He says
if some one resembles a particular animal, he will also have
the same tendencies and temperament of that animal. Kaspar
Lavater(1741-1801) was regarded as the founder of the modern
Physiognomy for his tremendous work in this subject. Later on
Cesare Lombroso has made this subject more popular.

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5. Love and Emotional region:
This is the area below the two eyes where temples are formed.
If this area is bright, bulgy and rounded, the person will have
deep emotional involvement. He or she will fall in love easily
and whole heartedly. If this area has wrinkles or low and not
smooth, then the person faces failures in love affairs due to
selfishness or over indulgence. Ear set low below the line and close to the head represents
6. Fertility and children region:
This area represents the groove which connects the nose with
the center of the upper lip. This is also called philtrum. A
long, broad and deep philtrum indicates good fertility and
ability to have children. It also represents long life. When
the philtrum is low or flat, it represents less energy and
childlessness. A short philtrum represents early death. A high and even forehead with a good shining gives a person
7. Old age region:
This is the region below the lower lip which is also called the
chin. If this area is strong, rounded and spacious, it represents
happiness in old age after 60th year. If this area is low with
a weak jaw and dark hue, it indicates unhappy and friendless
old age. It also represents dangers of drowning, poisoning,
and food or water born diseases.
Shapes of faces:
Round shaped faces are also called Moon faces. They
represent laziness, lack of energy, imaginative and jovial
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persons. They love good food and highly domestic.
Square shaped faces are called Earth faces. They represent a
tough and aggressive person, offensive and sociable. They are
suitable for works where more muscular energy is required.
Rectangular faces represent a honest, diplomatic and
leadership qualities. They are suitable for professions as top
level executives and officials.
We can also have triangular faces. An upright triangle which
starts with narrow area at the forehead and comes down
widening, represents Fire face. This is a symbol for anger,
low talent but boastful, and rough person.
An inverted triangle which becomes narrowed at the chin,
is also called Air face. This signifies a cheerful, bright
temperament, hyperactive and sensitive person. This type of
face indicates disturbed married life.
Side Profile of face:
A straight face represents a person whose nature is
balanced.
A concave face represents a person who sees dark side of
life.
A convex face makes a person an optimist with a happy
disposition.
If a straight horizontal line is drawn from the corner of the eye
towards the ear, it should just touch the ear’s upper portion. If
the ear is located above the straight line, it denotes the person
is of refined nature.
criminal tendencies.
If the ear is erected out from the head, with much gap between
the head and ear, the person depends on inner self to gain
success.
Forehead:
intelligence and a rich life to enjoy. Any black shades or black
creases on forehead represents obstacles in his career. Three
clear horizontal lines on the forehead give longevity.
Eyebrows:
If the eyebrows are set apart, it represents broad
mindedness.
Eyebrows close to each other represent critical minded person
who expects exactness in every work.
If the eyebrows are high set, then it denotes an irresponsible stability of mind.
attitude and superior tastes. Nose tilted up with nostrils visible represents a spendthrift
and emotional person.
If the eyebrows are low set and nearer to the eyelids, then they
represent a prudent and calculative nature and an insecure Lips:
mind. The size of the upper lip represents the ability to love and the
size of lower lip represents need for love.
If the eyebrows are like a straight line, the person will become
practical and unimaginative.
If the lip corners are turned up, cheerful and friendly,
Eyes: disposition is seen.
The colored circular portion of the eye is called ‘iris’. If these
irisis float too high, we will have an unstable and disturbed If the lip corners are turned
person. He is not trust worthy. Sometimes it denotes down, irresolute person with
premature death. depression can be seen.
Full and broad lips show
If the iris is
sink too low sensuous tendency. Thin lips
in the eye, show brevity and concise
a cruel and behaviour of the person.
perverse nature He will also be a learned
is indicated. person.

Mouth:
If the iris is large, A large mouth is a
thus occupying sign of outgoing
much of the space in and extroverted
the eye , the person person. A small
cannot hide affections mouth represents
and emotions. introverted,
careful and cautious
If the iris is small, and people.
hence the white portion
of the eye is much Chin:
seen, then the person is A narrow, pointed or weak chin represents less energy
secretive. and drive. They face problems in old age. A broad, round
chin is symbolic of generosity and good humour. A broad and
If the gap between the two eyes is large, the person is square shaped chin makes the person work hard. It is a mark
expansive and communicative. of steadiness.

If the eyes are closely set, then the person will be criticising
others, and will not demonstrate his feelings. A strong and deep jaw line just below the ear lobe represents
Color of Eyes:
A dark eye denotes a forceful nature than a light colored one.
Light blue colored eyes represent flirtation. Deep blue is a
sign of gentle love. Brown eyed people are devoted in love
and friendship. Hazel eyes represent a highly impressable
and affectionate type. Grey represents good intellect and
imagination. Green eyes denote an inventive and adaptable
nature. Black eyes provide passion and tenderness.
Nose:
If the nose is long, the person will be proud of his
accomplishments. If short nose is found, we will have a
free person escaping from responsibility. Broad nose gives
Jaw:
the person has good will power and energy. Weak jaw
indicates flexibility.
When the soul creates its body in the mother’s womb, and
slowly limb by limb is formed, the interactions of previous
birth’s instincts with the soul lead to alterations in the outer
body. So by observing the outer body, we can estimate the inner
self of the person. This is the root idea of Physiognomy.
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MY BANK ACCOUNT
When ever I go into a bank, I feel frightened. Everybody and
everything that I see there frightens me. As for the manager, the
mere sight of him simply terrifies me and makes me want to run
away as fast I can. As soon as I open a bank’s door, I lose my
head, and when I try to do any business there, I behave like an
idiot. I can not explain the reason for this, but that is how it has
always been; and that how it is now.
When my salary was raised to fifty dollars a month, I knew that I
had to do something about it. I had to start putting my money in a
bank, no matter how unwilling to set foot in the place I felt. And
so, I collected all my courage and set out for the bank. Timidly
I stepped inside; and with a great effort, I lifted my head to look
around me. The sight of the clerks filled me with fear, but bravely
walked up to a window marked: “Accounts.” The accountant stood
there like a figure of stone, waiting for me to speak. My tongue
refused to move, but I swallowed hard, and at last I was able to ask
in a voice that sounded strange to my ears, “Can I see the manager
please? To this request I added, but I do not know why, “…alone.”
I asked for the manager because I thought that “everyone” had to
speak to the manager before opening a bank account. “Certainly,”
said the accountant, “unless he is engaged. I will go to see.” He
went away leaving me standing there alone. Everybody seemed to
be staring at me and I felt most uncomfortable.
Fortunately, the manager was free at that time and the accountant
took me to him. I looked at the manager. His face was calm and
serious. It frightened me. I held my fifty-six dollars tightly in my
hand which I had kept the whole time in my trouser pocket. “Are
you the Manager?” I asked him. It was a foolish question because
I knew full well that he was. “Yes,” he answered. “Can I see you?”
I asked, and added once more, “…alone.” The Question seemed
silly without this last word.
A look of anxiety came over the manager’s face. I was sure
that he was thinking that I had some important and unpleasant
information to give him. Perhaps, I had found some mistake or
even dishonestly in the work of the bank. “This way,” he said and
led me to his private room. He turned the key in the lock. “Here
it is quite private,” he said. “No one will disturb us; please take
a seat.” We sat down and looked at each other. I was tongue tied
and could not say a word. He broke the uncomfortable silence by
saying, “You are a Pinkerton’s detective, I suppose.” My strange
behavior had made him think that.
“No, not from Pinkerton’s,” I said. Such an answer made him
think that I was a detective from some other agency; so I hastened
to say, “To tell you the honest truth, I am not a detective at all. I
have come to open an account, you see, from now on. I would like
to keep all my money in your bank.”
The Manager looked less anxious. Since I was a feeble-minded
son of a millionaire, the manager thought that I wanted to deposit
a sizable sum. “A large account I suppose,” he said. “Fairly
large,” I said in a voice that was more than whisper. “I intend to
deposit fifty-six dollars now and fifty dollars a month regularly.”
Without saying a word the manager opened the door and called to
the accountant. “Mr. Montgomery, this gentleman wishes to open
an account. He will put fifty-six dollars in it.” He turned to me
and said coldly, “Good Morning.” His voice was loud enough for
everyone to hear, and I am sure that I every one heard. I walked
quickly and opened one side of a door in the room. The manager
said, “Not that way; this is the way,” and he pointed to the door
through which we had entered.
I placed the money into the hands of the accountant. Then the
accountant handed the money to the clerk. The clerk made me
write my name on a piece of paper and sign my name on it in a
book. By this time I hardly knew what I was doing. My head was
going around and round and I could not see anything properly.
Then I asked, “I want to draw a check.” I was thinking of drawing
out six dollars for my immediate use. However, due to too all my
confusion, I had written on the check: “Fifty-six dollars.”
The clerk was ready to pay out the money. “How will you have
it…” he asked, “in fifty dollars notes?” He gave me one fifty
dollar bill, and the six, in six one dollar bills. I rushed out of the
bank as if I were escaping from a house on fire. The visitors and
customers then broke into a riotous laugh. Since then, I have
never used a bank!
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STRESS MANAGEMENT THROUGH
YOGA FOR BANK EXECUTIVIES
Mr. K. VENKATACHALAPATHY,
M.Sc.,(yoga),M.Com.,M.Ed.,M.Phil.,DCL&BL.,
P.G.DY.,D.Y.T.T.,C.A.Y,D.S.S.,
Technical officer
Yoga Research and Centre for Yoga Studies,
Annamalai University
Annamalai Nagar
Introduction
Stress: Stress defined by selye as “the force, pressure, or strain
exerted upon a material object or person which result these forces
and attempt to maintains its original state”. Stress is ubiquitous
in our society. It has become an integrate part of everyday living.
Researchers on stress make it clear that, to enter in to the complex
area of stress make it clear that, to enter in to the complex area
of stress, especially in to the area of occupational stress, is very
difficult. Stress is an unavoidable consequence of modern living.
Stress has harmful psychological and physiological effects on
employees and executives; stress is a major cause of employees can
affect the safety of other employees, by controlling dysfunctional
stress, individual and organization can b e managed more
effectively.
Banking sector and stress
During the past decade the banking sector had under gone rapid
and striking changes like policy change due to globalization and
liberalization, introduction of new technologies etc. Due to these
changes, the executives and employees in the banking sector
is experiencing a high level of stress. Occupational stress is an
increasingly important occupational health problem and a significant
cause of economic loss. Occupational and physiologic disabilities.
However it may also cause subtle manifestation of morbidity that
can affect personal well being and productivity. A job stressed
executives and employees are greater job dissatisfaction, increased
absenteeism, increased frequency of drinking and soaking, increase
in negative psychological symptoms and reduced aspiration and
self esteem.
Various techniques in yoga help in stress management. These
techniques work at an individual level and also at a collective level
of ensure that there is significant respite from the conditions of
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extreme stress. They help in relieving the physical as well as the
psychological negative effectors of the problem by ensuring a
healthy and productive response to the stress stimuli.
Yoga can have a positive effect on the parasympathetic nervous
system and aid in lowering heart beat and blood pressure. This
reduces the demand of the body for oxygen. Yoga can also improve
digestion, strengthen immunity, and help in effective culminating
of toxic wastes and also increase lung capacity effective use of
this practice can also reduce the chances of stress culminating in
anxiety and depression.
The practice of yoga involves forming various body postures, slow
stretching movements breathing exercises that can at times lead to
progressive relaxation, imagery and meditation. All these specific
techniques are meant for a specific purpose and they culminate in
to a higher awareness of that is happening to oneself during stress
emotionally, physically mentally and energetically, are develops
an understanding of each part of the body by being more aware of
it. The practice includes paying attention to each and every part
and therefore, ensures a holistic therapy.
The start of practice is with becoming aware of what the stressful
stimuli is so that one knows what are is fighting, understanding
the enemy is an important factor in combat and similarly in
a understanding the factors that cause stress can help you in
deciding how if needs to be tackled. Yoga enables and empowers
you to control the natural and immediate reactions to a stress. With
practice the psychological responses can also be mastered. This
means that the previous reaction that put the body in an alert or
alarm mode to not take over as soon as a stressful situation occurs.
.
And this leads to a situation where is irrespective of the challenges
you face, you remain calm, composed and capable of talking the
situation with a level head.
Conclusion
The productivity of the work force is the most decisive factor as far
as the success of an organization is concerned. The productivity
in turn is dependent the psychosocial well being of the executives
employees. In an age of highly dynamic and competitive world,
man is exposed to all kinds of stressors that can affect him on all
realms of life. Yoga is the only way to tackle work pressure; it has
helped them to overcome stress and strain.
A STUDY WITH PARTICULAR
REFERENCE TO BANK EXECUTIVES
Research Guide Researcher
Dr.T. ARANGANATHAN,
M.Com., M.Phil.,B.Ed.,Ph.D.,
Mr. K. VENKATACHALAPATHY,
M.Sc.,(yoga),M.Com.,M.Ed.,M.Phil.,DCL&BL.,
P.G.DY.,D.Y.T.T.,C.A.Y,D.S.S.,
Professor and Head Technical officer
Dept. of Commerce, D.D.E.
Yoga Research and Centre for Yoga Studies,
Annamalai University Annamalai University
Annamalai Nagar , Chidambaram
 1.To study the demographic variables of the bank executives.

2.To assess the pre and post – test level of stress among the bank
executives in the experimental and control groups.

3.To determine the effect of yoga practice on stress among bank

executives.

4.To associate the pre-test level of stress among bank executives

with their demographic variables.

Methodology
The research approach selected was the true experimental design.

The sampling technique used by the investigator was convenient

random sampling.

The experimental group that has 30 samples randomly assigned to

Abstract
it, had both pre test and post test, and has been exposed to the yoga
An experimental study was conducted among 60 bank executives
training. The control group of 30 samples, which differs from the
selected by convenient random sampling technique who were
experimental group only by the absence of exposure to the yoga
working at various banks in Chidambaram. The instruments used
training.
for data collection were demographic variables, and modified
Srivastava, A.K. and Singh, A.P. occupational stress questionnaire.
The tools used for data collection were demographic variable
Pre-test was conducted with the help of structured questionnaire to
proforma, and modified Srivastava stress questionnaire. he
assess the level of stress among selected bank executives before
reliability of the tool was determined by using split half
yoga training. After the pre-test yoga training was given for 12
technique.
weeks.
A pilot study was conducted for checking the feasibility of the study
All the selected bank executives were informed regarding post-
and establishing reliability of tools for selected bank executives.
test which was schedule exactly after 12 weeks training of yoga.
The collected data was organized and analysed according to
Post-test was done on the same group with the help of the same
objectives of the study using descriptive and inferential statistics.
structured questionnaire which was used in the pre-test. This study
The major findings of the study
revealed that yoga was an effective tool to reduce the level of stress
among bank executives.
In the experimental group, the mean occupational stress level
before intervention was found to be 156.2 with SD of 19.4 which
Introduction
has reduced to 105.06 with increase in standard
Stress in the twenty first millennium is not something new, not
deviation of 26.8 compared to the control
anything unknown. Stress has been experienced since time
group indicating (highly significant
immemorial, but its toll is higher than ever before. Working people
at the level of P<0.001) the decrease
undergo much stress while they are on the work, such occupational
in the level of stress among those
stress leads to relative stress injury.
who practiced yoga. The
ANCOVA test result also
Yoga plays a vital role in combating the modern menace of stress.
indicates that there is a
According to yoga, stress is imbalance in misery at the mental and
significant reduction
physical level. When stress and pain are relieved, productivity and
in the stress level for
creativity are gained. This is the logic for bringing yoga in to the
the experimental
work place.

Yoga helps in overcoming stress and tension, removes the

negative blocks, relaxes and strengthens muscles, cleanses
of body so as to attain mental and physical equilibrium,
increases self-awareness, and develops concentration. It also
develops the immune system, enhances digestive, respiratory
and cardiovascular systems.
Statement of the problem

A stress management through yoga A - study with particular

reference to bank executives in Chidambaram.
Objectives of the study

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 group compared to the control group.

Findings related to effect of yoga training indicates that

yoga training is effective in reducing the stress among bank
executives.

There was no significant association between the stress level

and demographic variables.

Recommendations
A similar study may be replicated on a large sample, there by
findings can be generalized for a large population.

Similar studies may be conducted for finding out the effect of

yoga on stress related to all kinds of executives.

A study may be undertaken to sustain the effectiveness of

Param Pujya ,His Holiness Swamiji Selvam Siddhar
stress management training progeramme. The organization has
( Dr Commander Selvam)
to ensure its commitment towards the training programme in
all the departments.

Conclusion
The finding of the study shows that the level of stress has been
reduced through the yoga training programme.
References
1.Ahmad et al (1985), A study of stress among executives, journal of
personality and clinical studies, Vol.60, No.1, July: p.48.
2.Abdoolcarin (1995), Executive stress, a company killer, Asian
Business, Vol.3, ISS, No.31, pp. 22-26.
3.Udupa K.N. (1978), Stress and its management by yoga, mothilal,
Banarsidass Pub. Pv. Ltd, Delhi, India.
4.Swami Satyananda Saraswathi (2008), Asana, pranayama,
Mudra, Bandha, 4th Edition, Yoga publication, Bihar, India.
5.Sharma P.D (1998), Yoga, Yogasana and pranayama for health,
Dantali, Gujarat, Navneet Pub. Ltd, India.
A tahrva Veda talks lot about sexual problems. I get at
least 5 to 10 calls from both the sex about their sexual
problems and divorce because of lot of problems arising
from the bedroom activities in this country. I have helped
numerous people through the Atahrvavedic Astrology and
Thantric Rituals. Also I thought that, let me give some
idea about how this sexual matching works in the Jathakam.
Atharvavedic Astrology. If any of the readers has any kind
of sexual problems, you are welcome to reach me for a
confidential Atharva Vedic spiritual healing referred in
our Hindu Vedic Science. Please remember that I am not
a Medical doctor. You will get all kinds of spiritual help
only and not only medicines from me.
Sexual behavior and temperament is connected to the sign
to which a person belongs. The planets Mars and Venus
play an important role in the sex life of a person. Vedic
Astrology has classified the yoni (size of sex organs and
sexual behavior) on the basis of NAKSHATRAS, Sex and
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Sex behavior and Zodiac Signs
1. Aries, Leo, Sagittarius are Oversexed.
2. Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn are sober in sex behavior.
3. Gemini, Libra, Aquarius have secret liking for sex but never
exhibit their sexual feelings.
4. Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces are not very sexoriented but show
highly passionate feelings
Size of Sex Organs
Male
Man has been divided into three types according to the size of
Penis
1.Hare- man has shortest male organs upto 4” in length.
2.Bull man has medium male organ upto 6” in length.
3.Horse man has longest male organs upto 8” in length.
Circumference of the Penis is according to the length but it may
not be proportional.
Female
Female has been divided into three types according to the depth
of vagina
1. Deer woman has shortest vaginal passage of 4” long.
2. Hare women has medium vaginal passage of 6” long.
3. Elephant woman has longest vaginal passage of 8”long.
Circumference is in proportion to vaginal length but can be
stretched to a longer size.
Determination of Male organs
Every birth chart/Horoscope has 12 houses. In those 12 houses,
a planets has to stay in there houses. 8th house of the horoscope
indicates size of male organs.
If the 8th house belongs to
SUN: If Sun is in 8th house the native has virile and well
proportioned organs with normal sex functions.
MOON: If Moon is in 8th house the native has slightly undersized
and flaccid organ and sex functioning depends upon moods.
MERCURY: If Mercury is in 8th house the native has slightly
undersized , flaccid and weak organ. Native also suffers from
inferiority complex in sex matters.
MARS: If Mars is in 8th house the native has small , active and
well proportioned organ.
JUPITER: If Jupiter is in 8th house the native has normal size
but active and verile organs.
SATURN: If Saturn is in 8th house the native has long and lanky
organ but not very capable.
Sexual acts and their behavior
Sexual acts and behavior depends on two factors:
1. Sign of native
2. Which planets are in 7th house of the horoscope.
The characteristics of sexual tendencies depend upon the position
of Mars in the horoscope
If the Mars belongs to:
First House: The native’s married life will be full of
enthusiasm, have strong sexual urges and will never be satisfied
in sex. He enjoys sex life greatly and fully demonstrates his
love and affection to his partner will require constant love and
affection from partner.
Second House: The native will be aggressive and crude in sex
matters. He / She has very burning and deep feelings for partner
but does not exhibit them.
Third House: The native will be very determined to have
good and healthy sex with the partner. He / She will be courageous
and considerate in sex matter but fails to demonstrate.
Fourth House: The native will have extensive sexual
relationship with the partner and will be lustfully inclined and
selfish in the relationship. They have deep attachment with the
partner.
Sixth House: The native will not be sex crazy. Sex will be a
normal routine for him / her. Native will not have much regards
for partner as far as sex is concerned.
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Seventh House: The native will be fond of sex and too demanding
in sex and may indulge in indiscreet sex life. The native will be
romantic also.
Eight House: The native will have too much sex-indulgent,
indiscriminate in sex and greatly attached to principles and
morals of married life.
Ninth House: The native will be very moderate and considerate
to partner in sex habits. The native will not regards sex as a
driving force in life.
Tenth House: The native will be methodical and touchy in
sex matters. The native will be fond of pornography and very
concious of successful sex act.
Eleventh House: The native has craving for sex but do not show
openly and easily satisfied. They attach more importance to
health and have a saintly outlook, though in thoughts they are
sex- crazy.
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Twelth House: The native will be quick and restless in sex
behaviour. Even use unnatural methods of sex. The native will
be careless about partner,s feeling.
Astrology & Sex are closely knitted to each other as it is quite
often said and believed that sun signs determine the sexual
desires. The following are based on Moon sign and not sun sign.
Also based on the Atharva Veda and not simply based on the
usual astrology done by some so called Astrologers.
Mesham
Raunchy Aries is one of the most passionate and impetuous
of the signs. Feelings run high when ardent Aries is around.
You go all out for what you want - no sitting around waiting
for others to make the first move. What you like is short, sharp
sex. The basic Aries energy is rapacious, self-oriented, and self-
confident. When you finally fall in love, rather than in lust, the
romantic and somewhat naive side of your fire nature emerges,
but you will remain headstrong and passionate. No matter how
romantically inclined, Aries passion is indissolubly linked to
love, so you want to express your feelings in a very direct way.
Rishbam
By far the most sensual of the signs, Taurus has a passionate
nature and a strong sex drive. You are turned on by beautiful
people and places. Your earthy, solid body exudes sensuality
and arouses desire, but you hesitate to move in on a prospective
lover, preferring to be asked. Despite a strong libido, you are not
driven by lust. You like a stable, orderly life and are renowned
for possessiveness; an active sex life is usually part of an ongoing
partnership.When you fall in love, you fall heavily and finally.
You are committed for life. Love is something Taurus takes very
seriously indeed.
Mithunam
A restless seeker after new sensations, Gemini never stays
still. You dance with partner after partner in an intricate sexual
gavotte. Your urge for communication demands continual
movement for you, sex is an intellectual activity. You may like
to discuss feelings, but you don’t feel a need for them. One of
your greatest problems in relationships is understanding how
other people feel. Indeed, you can be so insensitive to people’s
feelings that you unthinkingly dash their hopes of love without
even noticing. To overcome this, you need to listen as well as
talk. Gemini values friendship over love.
Kadakam
Cancer is the sign with a powerful urge to nurture people.
Your sexual style is caring, concerned, and oriented towards
sharing. You feel a need to take care of your partner. Yours is
a sentimental, romantic sign. When you fall in love you want
the full works: hearts, flowers, and a huge wedding. In love,
your biggest problem is over-sensitivity. You are jealous and
possessive. You want your partner’s undivided love because it
makes you feel secure. As a tactile sign, you enjoy kissing and
cuddling. Snuggling up with the one you love makes you feel
good. Cancer is a great holder of hands.
Simmam
The natural king of the zodiac, Leo loves to be the center of
attention and to be in love - which is not difficult since you are
ruled by the sun and have a warm-hearted nature. As a fire sign,
you are exceedingly passionate and sexually demanding. You
are a confident and self-assured lover. People do tend to notice
you. You are dramatic and full of vitality and bounce, like a
boisterous lion cub. But, unlike a cub, you radiate an irresistible
sexual power that draws everyone into fascinated orbit around
you.
Kanya
On the surface, meticulous Virgo is a shy sign, but you are an
entertaining companion for those who take the trouble to inquire
into your deeper self in your search for perfection. You tend
not to pursue the object of your desire openly. Given the right
partner, you display an earthy sensuality and a strong carnal
appetite. You are not a sign that gets carried away by love and
sentiment. You are much too practical and analytical for that.
But when you do fall in love, you are thoughtful and caring and
will do all you can to serve your partner.
Thulam
You need a partner to make yourself complete. For you,
togetherness is what life is all about. You delight in pleasing
people and because you adjust to the needs of others, your
relationships are always harmonious. You are blessed with
enormous charm and sexual charisma, and you don’t hesitate
to use it to get what you want. Libra is a sign much given to
sentiment and romanticism. You do all you can to make your
partner happy. You are an accomplished lover and adept
at pleasing your partner. Libra is a very refined sign and has
very discriminating tastes. You enjoy the finer things in life
and this applies to your sexual encounters as well. Everything
surrounding sex must be beautiful and harmonious. You like
subtle perfumes, candles, incense, massage oils. They arouse
your senses. You also like soft, sensual fabrics.
Viruchikam
You are a sophisticated and highly adept lover. Scorpio rules
sex, birth, death, and rebirth. You have an urge to explore dark
places of life where others fear to tread. Powerfully libidinous
and intensely sexy, you ignore taboos. You see sex as an
opportunity to explore the mystical depths of emotion. Scorpio
is a compulsive and obsessive sign. When you are in lust, you
obsess about the object of your desires. When you are in love,
you think about your beloved constantly. Love, lust, and libido
are all important to you. You do not fall in love easily. But when
you do fall, you fall hard. And you stay there. What you seek
is a true soul mate. Your world is emotional, dramatic, Your
sexuality is lively, lusty and adventurous. You love to break new
ground, in sexual encounters as in everything else and you are
quite willing to go for what you want. Ruled by Jupiter, the grand
leader of the gods, you are expansive and all-encompassing in
your tastes and interests.
You are uninhibited, ready to make love on impulse and not
impressed with delaying tactics, or feeble, wimpy attempts to
win your favour. The most important issue for you is truth and
honesty. You hate intolerance in all its forms (how’s that for
logic...?) and you are as open about your desires and sexual needs
as you are about everything else. Guilt and shame are foreign to
your sexual persona and you do not have much patience with
more convoluted souls in these matters. Lusty Sagittarius lays
the cards on the table (and that might be a good place to get
started...!).
Most people find you disarmingly friendly and you appreciate
openness in return. Sex for you is fun and can be a doorway into
higher awareness. You are anything but conservative in sexual
matters and you are a sucker for the new and exotic, especially
things redolent of adventure and far-away places.Admirers
should take note that making plans for travel at the drop of a hat,
or intimate accounts of personal experiences in foreign parts will
get your juices running. This should be followed immediately
by passionate sex before the urge ebbs away..Tense, and full of
emotional undercurrents and the echoes of painful traumas from
the past.
Will be continued next month
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 letters to the
editor
1. Santosh Shivni- Hamburg, Germany.
Dear Swamiji, I had the rare chance of meeting you at my place.
You gave me a copy of the magazine. Thanks and Namaskars
for bringing out a great metaphysical magazine to enlighten
the community. We are very happy to read the article Vedic
Astrology. Please add me in your temple’s regular mailing list.
I pledge to pay a donation of US$ 101.00 every month for the
magazine.
2. Kumari Khanna – Phoenix, AZ
We had many troubles in our business. During you tour at
London, we approached you. You scrutinized our horoscopes
and performed some rituals based on the Atharva Veda. By the
power of Swamiji and his Thantra rituals, we are developing
now. Our lives are dedicated to Swamiji Siddhar.
3. Manohar Kasargode, Georgetown, DE
My daughter’s marriage was being delayed. I used to read
Siddhitimes magazine through the website. I met Swamiji Sri.
Selvam Siddhar during his tour at England. I requested him to
solve this problem. He performed Atharva Veda Yaksha Devatha
rituals and now my daughter’s marriage is fixed. My pranams to
Swamiji for solving the problem.
4. Seema Rao, Knox, IN
My brother had some immigration problems. I had the rare
chance of meeting Sri Siddhar during his tour at my home town.
I asked for spiritual salvation. He performed some rituals and I
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had the great opportunity to take part in the rituals. By the power
of Swamiji, my brother is now eligible to fly globally. Thanks
and pranams to Swamiji for making my brother as the happiest
man.
5. Sindhu Agarwal, Baker, LA
I had many personal problems, those I do not want to expose.
I requested Swamiji Sri Siddhar to solve those problems. He
performed some rituals and by the power of those rituals done by
Swamiji personally, I have come out of all the problems in my
life. I dedicate my lifetime to Swamiji. His spiritual discourse
during his tour at Suva was very informative and awesome.
6. Sudha Krishnamurthy – East sound, WA
I am a regular reader of Siddhitimes. After reading the magazine,
I am able to understand what Astrology is and how to solve the
problems. I can even challenge any Astrologers in the world.
Thanks and namaskars to Swamiji Siddhar for the wonderful
article “Vedic Astrology”.
7. Girija Koirala, Greenwich, CT
I have a son of seven years old. All of a sudden, he became
very dull in his studies. After reading the magazine, I requested
Swamiji Siddhar to solve the problems. As a Thantric Expert, he
performed Thantric rituals for the betterment of my son. Now
he is doing very well in his studies. Thanks and pranams to
Swamiji for making my son well. Thanks for bringing out such
a wonderful magazine also.
8. Krishnakanth S Patel - La Crosse, WI
My five years old daughter is a regular reader of the
magazine Siddhitimes.She loves the Kids’ Corner.
Thanks for bringing out such a useful magazine,
useful to one and all.
9.Sanasie Chandrasekar, Donalsonville, GA
I got married five years back. We had no kids.
After reading the magazine Siddhitimes, we visited
Hindu Temple of Georgia and requested Swamiji
Sri Siddhar to solve the problem. He found that due
to some black magic we were unable to get good
kids. He performed the best Atharva Veda Thantric
rituals and blessed us. Now I am pregnant. Thanks
to Swamiji for blessing us.
10. Razak Abdullah - Diamond Bar, CA
Even though I am a Muslim, I love Hinduism. I used to read the
magazine Siddhitimes.
I had many blockages in success. Even though I work very
hard, I was not able to get the results. I consulted Swamiji Sri.
Selvam Siddhar through telephone to remove the blockages. He
performed some rituals and removed the blockages. Now I am
on my footsteps to success. Thanks to Swamiji for making my
life as successful.
11. Aravasingham Gunaratna - Ont, Canada
I had many problems in my family, particularly with my in laws.
I called and requested Swamiji Siddhar to solve the problems. He
solved all the problems in a very simple and in the best spiritual
manner. Now I have a wonderful relationship with all my in
laws. Namaskars to Swamiji for making my life wonderful.
12. Dr.Vaithi Sarabeswaran - Marina Del Rey, CA
I am eagerly waiting for the opening day of the new Hindu
Temple in Bay area. Thanks and pranams to Swamiji Siddhar
for donating a new Hindu Temple to the Bay area. Even though
we have Temples in our area, there are great politics, group
fights and egos. Please give us a Temple without the previously
mentioned unwanted things.
13. Rathan Sinha - Endicott, NY
I am one of the best realtors in my city. All of a sudden, I was
driven to the worst situation of coming out of my business. I
approached Swamiji Siddhar to know the reasons and to stop
selling the houses. He analyzed my horoscope and found the
reasons for this. He also performed some rituals. By his powers,
I got many helps from un-foreseen persons. By that the business
is picking up well. I pledge my lifetime for the service of Swamiji
Sri Siddhar and his magazine Siddhitimes.
14. Peter Chaudhry – Frostburg, MD
I am a converted Christian. I converted myself into Christianity,
as I had no opportunity to know about Hinduism and the rituals
of Hinduism. On my trip to Atlanta, I went to the Hindu Temple
of Georgia just as a pleasure trip. There I had an opportunity to
meet Swamiji Siddhar. I was attracted by the lecture given by
him. He explained me about Hinduism. He advised me a lot and
he told me not to convert again from Christianity to Hinduism
but to follow a spiritual life. I am enlightened by his speech and
advice. I thank a lot to Swamiji for making me a spiritual man.
15. Raman Tripathi, Houston TX
When I went for shopping, I picked up the magazine
Siddhitimes. I thought that it will be an ordinary magazine but
after reading it completely I understood that it is a special one
and not the usual magazine. From that day onwards, I became
a regular reader of the magazine. Thanks a lot and pranams
to Swamiji Sri Siddhar for bringing out such a wonderful
magazine.
16. Droupathi Ali, Troutville, VA
I had some kind of problems related to mind. After reading the
magazine Siddhitimes, I called Swamiji Siddhar for solving the
problems spiritually. He spent nearly about an hour through
telephone and gave me consultations. He advised me to chant
some mantras. After chanting those mantras for a period of 27
days, I became well. Now I have become an ardent devotee of
Swamiji Sri Siddhar. I advise all those who have problems, to
approach Swamiji Siddhar and to get rid of the problems.
17. Prof. Walton K Richmond, Belgium
I am a professor. I am much interested to know and learn a lot
about the religions. On going through the websites, I had a chance
to read the magazine Siddhitimes. The writings of Swamiji Sri
Siddhar covered me. His Vedic Astrology is the best and shows
his vast knowledge in astrology and Vedas. Thanks to him. I
pray the Almighty to shower his entire blessings on Swamiji
Siddhar and his family for doing more and more good works
like this.
18. Fernando, Clemson - SC
I am a Tamilian. No Tamilian in this world has done a great
work like Swamiji Siddhar. Now I feel very proud to be in the
community of Swamiji Siddhar. Even though I cannot donate a
big amount of money as Swamiji, I offered 1/10th of my monthly
salary to the holy and noble cause. I humbly requested Swamiji
Siddhar to take money from me but he blessed me and refused
to take money from me. This noble work moved my heart. I am
ready to volunteer myself for the building works of the temple.
Thanks to Swamiji for giving this opportunity.
19. An Ardent Devotee, Johnstown - PA
I don’t want to say my name. I had many problems with
Immigration. I requested Sri Siddhar Swamiji to solve the
problems. He solved the problems with the Atharva Veda
Thantras, now I have become a citizen of this country legally.
I humbly submit my lifetime to Swamiji for making me a legal
citizen of this wonderful country.
20. Balesh K Moti, Tullahoma - TN
I had a kind of mental trouble. After reading the magazine
Siddhitimes, I asked Swamiji for remedy. He gave me
wonderful spiritual treatment by two ways. Now
I am getting out of my problems slowly.
Thanks and pranams to Swamiji
for helping me to come out
of my problems.
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 VAASTHU, is pumped into the head, thus creating head- related problems.
This means the Earth’s magnetism also influences our lives.
THE PERFECT ARCHITECT It is good if a building is aligned strictly in the four main directions,
because its walls will be either perpendicular or parallel to the
magnetic lines of earth. If we build a house putting an entrance
in any of the four main directions, there will be prosperity for the
resident. But if the house is oriented into the corner directions,
then the walls cross the magnetic lines in a zigzag way, leading
to mental disturbances and lack of peace and success.

Plenty of light, air and water are also needed for living beings
to thrive. Thus when a house is constructed, we should see that
the house gets proper Sun light and the wind. There should be
availability of water in the ground in the vicinity of the house.
The Sun light has got different energies which are identified
as around 45 different deities. Each type of energy is suitable
for a particular task. Accordingly, the place where the energy
falls is allotted for living room, kitchen, dining room, bed room,
etc. This provides a basic frame work for dividing the land for
specific use. The land/plot is divided into 9 X 9 = 81 squares
which is called ‘Ekaseetipada Vaasthu’. These 81 squares will
represent where to erect the pillars for construction, where to
In the back issues, Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar (Dr. Commander
place the main entrance, where to place the kitchen and other
Selvam) expressed some of the thoughts of Atharva Veda
rooms, where to place what type of furniture, etc.
Vaasthu Shastraa. In this issue also we will see some of his
research works on the Atharva Veda Vaasthu Shastraa.
The Sun light along with other planetary lights is represented as
‘Vaasthu Purusha’, the deity of all plots. The position of Vaasthu
The word “Vaasthu” is derived from ‘Vasanivase’ which means
Purusha changes every day and also depends on the seasons.
the place suitable for comfortable living. Vaasthu is a science of
Offerings should be made to Vaasthu Purusha and he will take
architecture. It dates back to Vedas, which are the most ancient
care of the inmates of the house.
books of knowledge. While Astrology is said to be Vedanga (the
limb of Veda), Vaasthu is said to be a Upaveda (minor Veda).
Vaasthu deals with how to select a plot, and making the plot
According to Atharva Veda there are four types of Vaasthu: 1)
ready for construction. It is ideal to have a plot in Square or
Bhoomi - deals with selection of a site/land 2) Praasaada - deals
Rectangular form and aligned properly in the four main
with Palaces and buildings 3) Yana - Vehicles, carts and ships
directions. Then a compound wall must be constructed first.
4) Sayana - furniture, tools and utensils. Other than any ancient
The plot must be divided into 81 squares of equal size, and a
scriptures, Atharva Veda deals more with a lot of Vaasthu
plan should be drawn. Then construction work should start after
knowledge like weather forecasting, earthquake forecasting,
offerings are made to Vaasthu Purusha and other deities and
rainfall, architecture, exploration of water springs etc.
planets. Vaasthu also gives advice on how to match the name of
a person to the place where he wants to live, and how to find the
‘Manasara’ another great book on Vaasthu, discusses the
direction for main entrance into his house. A general placement
principles of architectural and sculptural construction.
of rooms in a house is given in the diagram. A person should
‘Mayamatam’ of Maya who is said to build the great Maya
find peace at home after working for hours together in the office.
Sabha of Pandavas (of Mahabharatha times) is a rich work with
Otherwise, there is no use in having a residence. Here Vaasthu
36 chapters starting from the fundamental question of selecting
plays an important role. When a house is constructed according
a site/land for construction, building houses/temples, different
to the principles advocated in Vaasthu, the dweller will have
ways of construction etc. Even ‘Viswakarmaprakasika’ also
peace and prosperity in his life. According to the Atharva Veda
deals the same subject from a different light and in a candid way.
scriptures, the Vaasthu is not the only thing to be analyzed before
Four main directions are identified in all the works: East, South,
construction of a building. The horoscope is to be scrutinized
West and North. Another four corners formed at the intersection
according to the standards of Atharva Veda.
points of these four directions, are called: South East, South West,
North West and North East. The earth is the place of dwelling
for every one. It is a big magnet. Its magnetic North pole is To know more and more about Vaasthu and Atharva
located in universal South direction, and magnetic South Pole Vedic astrology, kindly call the Shiva Vishnu Temple
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lines of earth travel from South to North. If any body sleeps by
placing his head towards North, there would be magnetic lines
passing through his head in the same direction, and more blood

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A re you pregnant or planning to have a
child in near future? Then this article
is for you. Apart from taking the modern
medical guidelines into consideration,
Vaastu can also help the would be mothers
bear a healthy child.Couples planning
their progeny can use a Northwest (Moon)
room as the first option or a Southeast
(Venus) room as a second option until
the onset of pregnancy. Mother can then
move into a Northeast (Jupiter) room as is
explained later.
The place of the primary element Agni
or Fire is the Southeast of an area. This
author does not recommend a lady to
live in a southeast room after the onset of
pregnancy. It is a known medical fact that
heat has a great implication in pregnancy.
Anything that raises the lady’s core body
temperature can amplify congenital
anomalies, mostly during the first three
months, when all main organs of the
foetus are forming.
Electrical and Electronic Gadgets
Normally, a lady’s basal body warmth is
higher during pregnancy. It is, therefore,
advisable for the ladies to keep herself
Atharva Vedic Vassthu for
away from the electrical gadgets like
computer, TV. This way, she can avoid
increasing her internal temperature to
a dangerous level without even being
aware of it. Normally, a woman dissipates
body heat through her skin and breathing.
The foetus that is growing has normally
a temperature, which is a little more than
the mother’s and dissipates its heat across
the placenta and through the mother’s
blood stream. Foetal damage can occur
if the mother or the foetus does not cool
down quickly after the temperature of the
core rises.
Certain studies have revealed manifold
increase of miscarriages in women using
computers. Computers produce unusually
high levels of extremely low frequency
magnetic fields. The Southeast sector of
the building and the Southeast sector of a
room are places to be avoided by pregnant
women at least for the first three months.
Medical science tells us that by the end
of the fourth month, almost all the major
organs of the foetus are formed. The
brain stem and the limbs are formed and
begin to mature. This period, commonly
known as embryo-genesis, can cause
organ-specific damage. However, brain
development continues throughout the
period of the pregnancy. Therefore, there
is really no safe period for strong intense
bursts or continuous doses of electro-
magnetic frequencies during the months
of pregnancy.
Thermal Heat
Research on the effects of thermal and
non-thermal electro-magnetic fields has
shown reported 50 percent miscarriages
in pregnant women who slept in
electrically heated waterbeds. Thermal
heat is, therefore, another factor that
affects pregnancy. When the Eastern
part of the earth is heated, its Western
part remains cold. Consequently, thermal
electricity generated by the Sun travels
over the surface of the earth from East
to West. Therefore, pregnant ladies can
avoid sleeping with their heads to the
east instead they can sleep facing south as
natural polarity of the body is maintained
and health of both the mother and the
foetus is taken care of.
Beneficial Ultra Violet Rays
A pregnant lady can sleep in a Northeast
room. Vassthu refers to the Northeast
as Easanya or Devamoola, thereby
indicating it is a very important spiritually
elevated zone. It is a fact that the Sun
rays can be split into 7 colors. We speak
of the Paramasayika mandala for human
habitation (manushyalaya). This plan
divides each side into 9 parts. Beginning
from ultra-violet ray in the first part on the
Eastern side corresponding to Northeast,
the Sun’s beneficial rays further split
into violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow,
orange, red and infra-red in the last part
corresponding to the South-east. Ultra-
violet and the cold colours of the spectrum
are said to have a soothing effect on the
body and hence, the Northeast room is
recommended for the mothers.
Since blue has a cooling and has a
astringent effect, a night lamp giving soft
blue light in the room during night, is
suggested. The other two colours violet
and indigo which also gives cooling effect
can also be alternated during the entire
period of pregnancy. In case of pains,
indigo can be an effective anaesthetic and
can induce insensibility. Violet is said to
be good for bone growth, maintaining
the potassium and sodium balance of the
body. Expectant mothers who regularly
meditate will be happy to know what
Leonardo Da Vinci has to say “The power
of meditation can be ten times greater
under violet light” To put it simply,
violet is an inspiring and spiritual color.
Ultra violet ray, which is the head of the
cold colours and is said to normalize all
metabolism and glandular activities can
also be used with the advantage
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Aries
Mesham
You are little bit free; yet with more
commitments. Busy trend and good
undertakings are ahead. Lord Saturn
looks their sign and gives pressure for new occupations. Lord
Jupiter is in 10th House in debilitated condition. Lord Raaghu
will guide for certain gains.
Women at home and children:
They can feel better and some improvements are ahead. The
pending works will come to a good shape and settle the problems.
Lord Jupiter guides for their domestic needs as well finance.
Children will have good times with good playing program. But
they will report it as unsatisfactory.
Students and their education:
The process and plan will have good improvement. Their elders
and teachers will support them for progressive positions. They
are having their own methods which will be successful.
Businesspeople, professional and employees:
Since their 10th house is looked by Lord Mars they will have to
fasten their work. The Lords Jupiter and Raaghu will be keeping
them in a state of experiment which will be profitable.
Lovers and their Trend for this month:
Lord Venus is free and has no companions. This will provide
them suitable time for discussions and give pleasure as them
deemed.
Married People and Their spouse:
Earlier this month, their plans for privacy and time spending
will be in good terms. During the second and third week they
can feel better in meeting out their targets. Health of their spouse
will be moderate to good. Financial positions and the expected
funds will reach them in time.
Cautious days for commitments of important matters are 21st
and 22nd.
By
Sri Selvam “Siddhar”
Rishabam
You are being provided
with the good cheer
Taurus
and expectations. Free thoughts and good
programs will be keeping you in a social
trend. The hard - ship in finance will cause
you little dissatisfaction but the time will
provide their needs some how.
Women at home and children:
To adjust the need of the family as well children they will
feel difficulties. But it will be cleared if they have their own
way of diplomacy. Children will be moderately behaving. The
enthusiasm will be less.
Students and their education:
Their study program will have small struck. The diversion in
opinion will cause this struck. But it will be cleared shortly and
their progress will be on its own way.
Businesspeople, professional and employees:
Lord Venus is looking the 10th sign. He will suggest little
modification in plans. That will get good result and their process
will be maintained suitably. Good name and profits are expected
shortly.
Lovers and their Trend for this month:
The 7th sign is looked by Lord Saturn. Their enthusiasm and
speed will not bring happiness all of a sudden. There are repeated
attempts on their way.
Married people and their spouse:
During this month, the burning expenditure will cause
inconvenience. The management will also be in a weary way.
They have got the talent to manage with an easy means. The
privacy and happy times are there to encourage them more. This
month is better by 60%.
Cautious days for commitments of important matters are 23rd
and 24th.
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 Gemini
Mithunam
Your involvements are more and
with unusual busy. Certain plans are
undecided and yet to have the final shape.
You can feel the capability and find the
self strength to a highey degree. Profession and business will
have the progressive trend. Financially, an insufficiency is still
prevailing.
Women at home and children:
They are finding certain additional support. Lord Jupiter looks
their second house favorably and manages to pull on with their
needs. Children are smart and busy and to answer the questions
about their deals it will be interesting to parents.
Students and their education:
The exercises and the preparations will do well with lot of
improvements. Lord Jupiter supports their efforts and guides
them to score a good rank in class.
Businesspeople, professional and employees:
Their job at their office and institution will be with extra branch.
Burden of work will be more. Merchants will be estimating the
expansion of trade. This month, some kind of new benefits will
encourage them to step ahead with progress. To tally will be
restless to execute their duties.
Lovers and their trend for this month:
Since Lord Mars is occupying their sign, this month is not
suitable to proceed ahead with their programs of meeting.
There will be some sort of inconvenience will be rising in all
their attempts. The relation with their lover too will lead for a
complication.
Married People and their spouse:
The malefic Lords Mars and Kethu are sitting prominently
in their sign’s I and II so, the uncertainity will rule over their
expectations and programs. The privacy between husband and
wife will also much less. The happiness is rare and the travel
program may have a delay or it will prove useless. Some how,
Lord Jupiter compromises their domestic maintenances.
Cautious days for commitments of important matters 25th,
26th and 27th
Cancer
Kadagam
During this month you will be making
yourself certain problems and questioning
your self the reasons. Some events will be
involved with failure. So, plan with simple project. If it involves
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with finance, make trials with little investment. No one can say
their ideas are bad. You are on way for success.
Women at home and children:
They have to avoid over planning. Make the way clear for
accessment by little by little. Lord of finance and family Lord
Sun is combined with the trouble giving Lord Saturn. So, even
if at all urgent, they can go ahead slowly and get the things after
4 weeks. Children will be in a usual trend.
Students and their education:
They are going to face little confusions in studies. They should
not be in a hurry to do anything. It is advised to proceed with
slow and steady process. The progress can be achieved in the
following months.
Businesspeople, professional and employees:
This month, their ability will be tested by their doings. Even
though they are prompt, some mistakes will happen. Take
care to exhibit every thing in a proper way. The matters are in
darkness. It will take few weeks to become bright.
Lovers and their trend for this month:
Since Lord Raaghu and Lord Jupiter are in 7th sign and the
combination of Lord Saturn with Lord Sun, may prove a dull
atmosphere and even small disputes. Be calculative to move
with their program. The next month only can support them a
little.
Married people and this spouse:
Domestic care and their regular activities will be facing very
slow progress. The relationship between husband and wife will
be normal. The health point is getting decreased a little.
Cautious days for commitment of important matters are 28th
29th and 30th.
Leo
Simmam
This is the month which is expected to
prove certan inabilities and difficulties.
You have to do all the affairs with deep
thinking and with delated attempts. No
speedy execution is advised, Lord Venus occupys your sign and
leads you for miscalculations. Be with vigil and do slowly step
by step.
Women at home and children:
Their activities will not be favorable in many points. Some times
they will feel dejected in execution. The maintenance of the
family too, with certain difficulties clubbed with inconveniences.
Children will be feeling sorrow and go out of mood. Parents
have to adjust with the kids.
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 Students and their education:
Lot of disturbances and some times the waste of times will cause
them much. Education is developing with so much of hurdles.
Have good concentration and do the exercises properly to gain
good marks.
Businesspeople, professional and employees:
Some how, their house of action is supported by Lord Jupiter. In
the middle of impossibilities there are chances for possibilities
also. Any way do the things smartly and let it be slow. Weakness
in finance and their expenditures are racing with each other.
Lovers and their trend for this month:
Since Lord Mars is empowering upon their 2nd, 5th and 6th
houses, the effect will be on negative side. They have to face
unwanted expenditure and disappointment, which will be
relieved only by the next month.
Married people and their spouse:
Domestically there will be much unsolved pending works.
Externally there is tough time to face. Husband and wife will
have to experience certain unwanted interferences. Involving in
dispute or joining in trouble - some sides are the outcomes. Be
with vigil and get released of conflicts.
Cautious days for commitments of important matters are 31st
of October and 1st of November.
Virgo
Kanya
You are feeling your fitness which
will give more confidence in you. The
circumstances will be with the tricky
trend of challenges. Some times you will
feel some what dejected. The professional gains and other survey
will lead for easy approach. You can establish your presence
suitably.
Women at home and children:
They are unable to give priority of jobs to be done. It is dumped
a lot. Some are complicated. Some are bringing mistakes. Any
how their capacity is good and gets the things orderly but with
delay. Children are intelligent and sportive. They are trying to
do the job with enthusiastic nature.
Students and This Education:
They are at free to plan their study program. Lord Mars is smoothly
on transit. So, their time and engagements will be meaning - ful.
Yet their sincere attempt for progressive development will be
appreciated.
Businesspeople, professional and employees:
A new venture and some thing clubbed activities will give a
result of progress. Regular and routine works are ahead and will
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fulfill their needs and gains.
Lovers and their trend for this month:
They have certain luck and good experiences. The freedom of
thoughts and easy movements will be ahead. They can get more
times and more subjects for discussion.
Married people and their spouse:
Lord Venus will be at Simmam without disturbance. Their plans
and programs will be giving them satisfaction. Their mind is
occupied with multiple businesses. Give preference to the matter
of income and spend accordingly. Domestic and finance deals
will be running with minimum actions.
Cautious days for commitments of important matters are 6th
and 7th.
Libra
Thulam
For the natives born in Thulam, the
months which were passed finally may
shape you for a constructive projection.
The business and job you have under
taken will be having its good reachable plan. During the 3rd week
you will find some changes in your career. Such modification is
good and you will gain good experience.
Women at home and children:
They can maintain their duties with easy ways. The budget
and program will have good shape. Their financial arrivals are
delayed but they will get the financial assistance surely. The
health condition is little weak. It will be strengthless in the
next month. Take all good vitamins and minerals to be healthy.
Children too need good care.
Students and their education:
The good opportunities and understanding the lessons in proper
way will keep them in good mood. Some unexpected questions
will flare in the class tests. Keep every thing in order to face the
day’s circumstance.
Businesspeople, professional and employees:
Routine work and business will go on with usual income. Since
Lord Kethu occupies 10th house which is being aspected by
Lord Jupiter, they can complete the undertaking little by little.
There could be no disappointment.
Lovers and their trend for this month:
They have good opportunities. The time and tide is favorable.
Lord Jupiter is debilitated in ‘Magaram’ and due to that the
delays and unexpected engagements will cause dissatisfaction.
The correspondence and the telephone and cell phone calls will
be pleasing.
Married people and this spouse:
They waited for certain privacy earlier. Now the suitable time

has come. The desire and the happiness will be getting a set
back. The health question and private engagements are declining
for the first two weeks of this month.
Cautions days for commitments of important matters are 8th,
9th and 10th.
Viruchigam
Scorpio Their importance
and presence in
main matters are
affected and you are facing a discourage
trend. This will be heading further for
two weeks. Their financial and the
management matters are not strong footed.
Still some afforts are needed to set for rigid condition. The job
and profession will be supporting and the usual execution of
things will be going on.
Women at home and children:
The situation is totally not bad and their skills will keep the trend
of normalcy. Every thing should happen as they planned, but
Lord Jupiter is not in a good status. He is in debilitation that
too in the 3rd house and their burden will increase due to the
misplacement of Lord Jupiter. Children and their activities will
be normal.
Students and their education:
All the study times and the preparations for the examinations
and further achievements will be only normal. Some times the
circumstances will come and they have to mingle with unwanted
friends. Better treat this as importance and keep their position
for good atmosphere.
Businesspeople, professional and employees:
Commercial people and professionals are being supported by
Lord Venus. Some people get good fortunes and opportunities.
They will do certain modification or a decorative way of
maintenance. They will be needing proper financial aids which
will be getting delayed.
Lovers and their Trend for this month:
Their awaited meetings will have an importance. Time will be
supporting their plans. Freedom and happy mood will prevail in
their love affairs. This month is the best month for taking any
good decision time and this is the apt month for finalization.
Married people and this spouse:
Family affairs will be with in control. The privacy will be good
and favorable. Nice times will be there and the peaceful manner
of satisfaction will reach. Their health and the spouse’s health
will be good. This month is the month of their choice.
Cautious days for commitment of important matters are 10th,
11th and 12th.
Sagittarius
Dhanur
Happy news is that Lord Saturn has
relieved you from his grip of Ashtama
Sani, yet Lord Jupiter is occupying the
second sign in debilitated form. Major sufferings are decreased.
The lively hood met with challenges which will reduce day by
day. Progressive trend is coming to you little bit late.
Women at home and children:
Some how the domestic and family burdens are being managed
by them. Yet the pending works and the job to be done are
accumulating. Short of finance will be ruling all this month.
Children’s health, education and their needs will be in a way of
normalcy.
Students and their education:
The progress in their studies will be disturbed. Some times the
friendship and some times the unwanted entertainments will
disturb their education. Trend will be bad for further two months.
They have to spare more time for the educational purpose.
Businesspeople, professional and employees:
There are several problems in their official affairs and tradings.
Just like experiment some results are liable to come. They have
to plan it well before attempt otherwise they can not judge the
out come of profits. Any way some changes are seen in their
routine.
Lovers and their trend for this month:
The occupation of Lord Mars in Gemini, will cause them
disturbance and delays. Even the possibilities of meeting or
speaking over phone will also have a struck up. The activities of
Lord Mars will play further for misunderstandings.
Married people and their spouse:
This month can not be compensated with any kind of excuse
or request. The pleasant times and homely moments too will
have a check. No easiness is there. Lord Mars is against all sorts
of entertainments and time passing. Even the health and proper
strength will be decresing.
Cautious days for commitments of important matters are 13th
and 14th.
Capricorn
Magaram
Your sign Lord Saturn now has reached
Kanya, a suitable accommodation in
the house of Lord Mercury. All the
experiences and the incidences which
you have influenced during the last two and a half years will
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 bring good results. You are going to prove your self the fit most
to the level of expert. Progress will reach you shortly.
Women at home and children:
The lime light is seen in their action and proceedings. The kids
at home will be happy and spend the times nicely. Lords Jupiter
and Raaghu will guide them to plan better and complete them
successfully. From 4th week of this month, the tides of good
luck will help them.
Students and their education:
They will score some thing extra now. New plans and program
of studies will fetch them good position. Since the Lord Venus
is now in the 8th sign, they can not access their execution as a
successful one. But by the beginning of next month their progress
will be certain.
Businesspeople, professional and employees:
Unsettled decisions and in - correct way of deals will give
them worries. The importance of trade and job are not much
satisfactory. But their winning targets will get open from the last
week of this month. The planning is most important and same
will be prepared in proper way shortly.
Lovers and their trend for this month:
Since Lord Mars is likely to enter Kadagam in the 3rd week,
they have to hurry up and have the good proposals with their
lover. The next month will not be an easy month and until Lord
Mars passes from Kadagam. Usual enthusiasm and eagerness
will be there in both sides.
Married people and their spouse:
The couple should take the measure of travel program or visiting
to new places by this month itself. The leisurely period and
privacy will be quite passible. Lord Venus, even though in the
8th sign, they keep their relations in a good manner. Domestic
duty and need may face an unfulfillment. This will be all right
by 3rd and 4th week.
Cautious days for commitments of important matters are 15th
and 16th.
Aquarius
Kumbam
You are now in a complicated position..
The accommodation is proving
unwillingness. The times are compelling
to involve in a half minded acceptance.
This is because of Lord Saturn’s transit is occurring in the
constellation of Lord Sun. This kind of situation will be up to
the 3rd week of this month.
Women at home and children:
Domestic maintenance, even nursing the children, all will be
with confusions. Their needs are more and the available facilities
are less. So called Ashtama Sani period begins now. Here after
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the measure of economy and restriction in expenditure should be
followed by them strictly.
Students and their education:
Educational affairs will be uneasy and their preparations on any
subject in a specific title which will not come in question papers.
They have to follow the advices of their teacher and elders. Their
own planning may drift them for failure.
Businesspeople, professional and employees:
The time is dictating certain compulsions. That is only good for
their progress. The trade and plan will be checked prominently
by Lord Mars. Some create tests, and those tests will give good
results.
Lovers and their trend for this month:
This month will prove to be worthy. They can share their
ambitions and dreams, with their lover and settle at a good
decision. Lord Venus all alone in ‘Simmam’ will be supporting
their views and decisions about their love affairs.
Married people and their spouse:
The couples will have good times of privacy. The domestic
needs and the problems of assets all will be facing certain
inconvenience. Hereafter they have to follow the norms of strict
economy. The meditation course will be good to follow. That
will equalize and stabilize the both plus and minus events in
life.
Cautious days for commitment of important matters are 17th
and 18th.
Pisoes
Meenam
You are facing certain weakness. The
self confidence is less now. Since your
sign is looked jointly by Lords Sun and
Saturn, a scene of complication in decision will rule over you.
The profession and trade matters are going to be busy and
profitable.
Women at home and children:
Their expectation and duties are coming to the shape as they
desired. Their doubts and question marks are discouraging.
Similar trend will be like this till 3rd week of this month. They
have to make the program with confidence. It is getting late, but
does not matter much. It will be done.
Students and their education:
Entrance of Lord Saturn to Kanya will affect them and their
studies this month. Have correct time table and proceed the jobs
accordingly. They may make a fault. They have to think twice
to decide any factors.

Businesspeople, professional and employees:
New trend and a combined way of execution in business will
show up. Valuing the other’s opinion will cross. It is good
only the experience will fetch them a good result. Business
trend gets modified and gains profits. Job trend lead to good
development.
Lovers and their trend for this month:
Their 7th sign is occupied by Lords Sun, Mercury and
Saturn. Some changes and new happenings will puzzle
them. The relations and privacy will be with delays and
disturbonce. The maintenance of family and other matters
are mixed with over labor and additions of extra works.
Married people and their spouse:
Their programs will have several confusions. To decide
any thing, the diversion of mind will not permit. The health
point is also the same. This month is giving them some
challenges. They can face it and for their spouse the health
will be weak and the care for good health is essential.
Cautious days for commitments of important matters are
19th, 20th and 21st.
Atharva Veda “Kaiyelthu Sastra”
also Known as “ Graphology”
The modern world is vast. It gives the ancient things in a new
form and shape for the easy usage of all. Atharva Veda is the
most ancient of all the Veda. It deals with all kinds spiritual
healings. It has a lot of diagnosing methods of various problems.
The diagnosing methods are Vedic Astrology, Kairegai Sasthram
or palmistry, Kaiezhuthu Sastram or Graphology, Enn Ganitham
or numerology and so on. Swamiji Sri.Selvam Siddhar (Dr.
Commander Selvam) as a master of Atharva Veda has brought
out lot of secret factors of Atharva Veda to this modern world. In
this issue we will see about the “Kaiyelthu Sastra” also Known
as “ Graphology”.
Graphology is a science of determining
the personality, character traits and
destiny of a person from his or her
own handwriting. Over 7000 years
ago, Atharva Veda noticed the
correlation between handwriting
and personality. In 17th century,
Saint Samarth Ramdas Swami from
India who is a Guru of Chatrapathi
Shivaji, brought out the factors of
Atharva Veda and wrote in detail
about how the traits of a person
can be read from the handwriting
and how in turn the bad handwriting
affects the mindset of the person.
He also prepared sample scripts of
ideal handwriting. He made many
references to Graphology in his work
‘Dasabodha’.
To understand the basis of
Graphology, we should know about
human brain which has centers
connected to our feelings and fingers.
For example, ‘amygdala’ which is
located in temporal lobe of brain,
controls social and sexual behavior
and other emotions. According to
Atharva Veda, the ‘basal ganglia’
within the cerebellum coordinates
the movements of the finger tips.
So, the brain responds to the feelings
like anxiety or happiness which in
turn affects the movements of fingers
and hence our handwriting reflects
our feelings. Hence the handwriting
of a person who is under heavy stress
will be different from the handwriting
of a peaceful person. Similarly, the
handwriting of healthy person will
vary from the handwriting of a person
who is suffering from ill health.
There are three zones in handwriting
to analyze the characteristics of an
individual. They are upper, middle and
lower zones. The upper zone is called
‘intellectual zone’ which represents
the intelligence, spiritualism and
imagination of the person. So, more
letters thrusting into upper zone
represents an intellectual who uses
his mind more. The middle zone is
called ‘social zone’ which represents
the self-confidence of the person and
his social relations. When there are
more letters in middle zone we have a
person for whom social relations are
important. He is action oriented and
does not waste his time in thinking.
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 Thread. Garland connectivity represents smooth curve at base
line. These people are ready to mix with others and are easy
going. Arcade type represents rounded top like an umbrella. It is
a sign of keeping aloof from others. He/she is secretive, reserved
and proud. Sometimes it represents an artist also. The Angular
connectivity is identified by sharp angles at the top and base.
This person is stubborn and drags others towards his goals. He is
tense and sometimes violent. If the Angular type is combined with
leftward slant of writing, it is a sign of antisocial tendencies. The
Thread connectivity occurs when the letters appear like interlaced
threads. This form indicates a person who is impatient, hesitant
and insecure and who makes hasty judgments. The next factor is
the size of letters.

A person who uses large letters craves for distinction from others.
He thinks that others should consider him as eminent. On the
The lower zone is called ‘baser zone’ and represents the material
other hand, a person who uses small letters never bothers about
wants and sexual desires of the person. Letters dropping more into
others. He is an intelligent person with good concentration. Round
this zone represent a person who craves for satisfying material
letters are indicative of a soft and friendly person who does not
desires. Letters with sharp bottoms in this zone indicate criminal
encourage quarrels. Narrow letters represent narrow mindedness
tendencies. The next is Slant.
of the person. He is calculative and miserly. The next factor is the
margins.
We can divide the slant of writing into 5 categories. If the letters are
perfectly vertical, they represent a person who lives in the present.
A wide left margin represents self respect and sensitiveness of
This person is disciplined with good judgment. We find judges,
the person. A wide right margin represents that the person wants
business and political people in this type. If the letters are slightly
to remain aloof and guards his privacy. If a person leaves wide
slanting towards right, we have a person who lives for future. He
margins both at left and right sides of the writing, he is avoiding
is quick to take decisions and implementing them practically. Top
the world because it fails to meet his expectations. On the other
level executives and administrators will come into this category. If
hand if a person is not leaving any margins then he is unconcerned
the letters are extremely slanting towards right, the person jumps
about his fellow men. The next is pressure.
into action without adequate thinking. Hence, their actions will be
often erroneous. If the slant is slightly towards left, it represents a
Heavy pressure in handwriting represents strong will, strong body,
person who is highly imaginative and an introvert. His advice will
and love of eating and strong sexual drive. Light pressure represents
be very useful to others. Political advisors, artists and cine people
that the person is weak, timid and has less sexual desire.
will come into this category. If there is extreme slant towards left,
then we have a person who lives in the past. He is a day-dreamer
and can not carry any task practically. He tries to avoid the society All the aforesaid are just hints. They coincide with the
and keeps himself alone. The next factor is Spacing. planetary positions of an individual and give good or bad
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are too close to each other, the person cannot keep distance from
others. He does not care for privacy and always close to someone.
This also represents insecurity and low confidence. Writers
who leave a wide space between each line are endowed with
good analytical thinking and management ability. Teachers and
executives hand writing will reveal this. Writers who do not leave
enough space between lines cannot take proper decisions because
they could not survey the facts. They are weak-willed. The next
factor is the directions of lines.

Lines which ascend or go up express a strong wish and optimism

to improve life. Lines which descend or go down towards the end
represent pessimism, sadness and lack of courage. A wavy line
which rises and comes down represents a person whose thoughts
fluctuate, hence he is not dependable. The next factor is connective
forms.

Connective forms represent the way letters in a word are connected.

There are 4 connective forms: Garland, Arcade, Angular and

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