Motivational Quotes
About Sacrifice:
Only by hard sacrifice is high Heaven earned - Aurobindo
Counting your blessings will give you Self-Confidence
This will pave the way for Self-Satisfaction
Which will initiate Self_Sacrifice
Ultimately ending in Self-Actualisation - Sai
Sacrifice, so dearest to the Lord - Anonymous
Neither by action, people nor by wealth
By sacrifice alone is Immortality achieved - Upanishads
Mundane Astrology
The Nodes move away from Gemini and Sagittarius on 20 Feb 2002.
This will impart some relief to the ailing world. The Nodes have done
much damage. The so-called Third World War was initiated by them,
aided and abetted by an eclipsed Jupiter.
Jupiter, the planet of Peace still tenants Gemini indicating that Peace is
kidnapped by other malefics.
We can only say what we said before - that Peace can
only rule after Jupiter moves away from Gemini on 12 June 2002.
Mercury afflicted indicates that the stock markets all over the world will
be in recession. Sun afflicted shows that the great politicians of this
world will not have mental peace.
Regarding the Second House
The second house is the significator of wealth and speech. Domestic
happiness is also its signification.
If the second house is a benefic sign and if the second house is tenanted
by benefics and if the second lord is in a quadrant or a trine, he will
become immensely rich with oratorial prowess.
If the Ascendant lord is weak and if the second lord is weak with malefics
posited in 6,8,12 houses, he will be poor and helpless.
If the second lord is exalted in a quadrant or trine, and if that sign
dispositor is powerfully posited in benefic houses, he will have
tremendous wealth and will protect a lot of people.
If the second lord is aspected by benefics and is posited in a quadrant or
trine, he will be handsome. If not, he will be ugly and wicked.
If the second lord is aspected by malefics and is with malefics, he will
stammer and stutter.
If the second lord is with malefics, is posited in the tenth with an
afflicted Sun, and if Mars and the Sun are posited in the second house,
his speech will be afflicted and he will be rejected by others.
The Effects of the Second Lord in the 1st House
As the 2nd lord is in the ascendant the native will be wealthy. But there
may be strained relationships with other members of his/her family.
He/she wants to be away from home and he/she will long for pleasures
outside his/her home and family. The native have to be careful not to get
involved in fraudulent transactions. They will be subjected to vicissitudes
as financial ups and downs mark their career. They do not care much
for manners & their manners may be frowned down by society. Domestic
happiness becomes a problem. The native will be sweet tongued but
sometimes she/he will be prone to anger and angry words.
The Effects of the Second Lord in the 2nd House
As the 2nd lord is in the 2nd house, the native will be financially
sound. To be great is to be misunderstood & the native's expressions of
self-confidence and pride are likely to be misunderstood. Flattery
will give ego satisfaction. They do not like those who
question their knowledge as they feel that they know all the answers.
They are most likely to have a small family. They will be sweet tounged and will be known for their gift of the gab. The native's wealth will
be above medium and above want.
The Effects of the Second Lord in the 3rd House
If the 2nd lord is in the 3rd the native will be blessed with the qualilites of valour, wisdom and economic prudence. They believe that
love is physical and do not believe in Platonic Love. To the native love
and existence are synonyms. The native may fall under the temptation of
atheism and the native may become attached to luxurious life. One sister
will help. They are interested in music and fine arts and this will help
them professionally. The native needs intellectual company in both love and
business. They are not bothered by religious rituals. The native
may be looked down upon by people as a miser.
The Effects of the Second Lord in the 4th House
As the 2nd lord is in the 4th, the native will be blessed by house and
conveyances. The native will be blessed by a pious and religious mother.
They have to develop a protective shell to shield themselves from
those who assassinate their character. They will be frugal in money
matters. The native will earn well from land & automobiles as 4th
house represents vehicles and land. The native's oratorial prowess
will impress the native's friends & relatives. The native may be helped
by maternal relatives. The native may be helped by the native's mother
and her brothers & sisters.
The Effects of the Second Lord in the 5th House
As the second lord is in the 5th, the native will be lucky with investments which will pave the way for prosperity even for the next generation. The native may become a victim of abandonment & lack of sympathy. This may shock them to the extreme.This has a bad effect on
them in the sense they become unkind to people. Gains
unexpected in the form of lotteries likely. They find the domestic
atmosphere restrictive sometimes and sometimes enjoyable. This is
good for speculation. They can try their luck in lotteries & the stock
market.
The Effects of the Second Lord in the 6th House
As the 2nd lord is in the 6th, the native gains from and through enemies power, privilege and wealth. The native will cut anyone to size who
go against the native's wishes & aspirations. They always achieve
what they really want even though people say they employ
means that are not above board. The native's wealth and power may be
attributed to black marketing, black mailing and deceit. Be careful about
health. The native may be assailed by health hazards in the latter part
of life. The natives are likely to be subject to persecution from enemies.
The native will emerge victorious in the end.
The Effects of the Second Lord in the 7th House
As the 2nd lord is in the 7th the medical profession may attract them
with its treasures. They always condescend and always help
others who are lacking in luck. They may waste much money
for the gratification of the senses. They have to instill discipline at
home. Otherwise they will be criticised heavily. The native may
have many sources of income, one of them foreign. The native's
partner may be religious and pious. The native's partner will have
a good aristocratic background. The native's wealth will be subject
to fluctuations as alternate ups and downs mar the native's career.
The Effects of the Second Lord in the 8th House
As the 2nd lord is in the 8th it will be difficult for them to
retain assets. Misunderstandings with members of family likely.
The native's hypersensitivity is so high that even a hint of emotional
abandonment can bring about unreasonable panic, if not terror. They
are likely to lose wealth. Elder brother may misunderstand The native
will have to put in extra effort to retain inherited wealth. Relatives
turn enemies. The native's words may be misunderstood and there
may be enmity. Domestic happiness becomes a problem. Beware
of anger and angry words.
The Effects of the Second Lord in the 9th House
As the 2nd lord is in the 9th, the native will attain to wealth & the
native will have professional expertise during the latter part of the
native's career. During the early period of the native's life there will
be considerable suffering, both physical & mental. The native may
secretly resent the loss of childhood innocence & pleasures. The
native have to establish unrivalled command on others to retain
the image of superiority & self respect.The native will visit pilgrim
spots and follow Religion & Philosophy as 9th house represents Wisdom.
The native may get legacies & benefits will come from many a source.
The Effects of the Second Lord in the 10th House
As the 2nd lord is in the 10th house the native will have professional
expertise in whatever profession he has chosen. The native will have to
exercise the maximum temperance & keep away from temptations. The
native's concept of love is that it is physical and corporeal They do not
believe in Platonic Love. The native may not get much happiness from
progeny. The native will be engaged in many a vocation. The native
will do business or take to agriculture The native will also indulge in
philosophical dissertations or lectures. As a result the native may
get fame, name & largesse.
The Effects of the Second Lord in the 11th House
As the 2nd lord is in the 11th, manifold will be the sources of
income The native will attain fame by virtue of his/her diligence. The
native's health will progressively improve. During childhood the native
may have health problems. The native can earn money by banking
and finance. The native's self development stuns people and growth
generates envy, as both 2nd and 11th represents wealth The native
will be sufficiently welloff and above want. As the 11th represents
the fulfillment of all desires the second lord posited therein indicates
that all the native's desires will be fulfilled.
The Effects of the Second Lord in the 12th House
As the 2nd lord is in the 12th, the native will be devoid of immense
wealth. It is quite likely that the native may be interested in other's
material possessions. The native may not get much happiness from the
elder brother. The native may yearn for such love. The native may be
cheated by people. There may be violation of confidentiality as the trust
the native place in people may be violated. The native should curb the
tendency to criticize others. They may have a vocation connected by
rituals and religion. They are quite likely to be involved with the
government.
Astrology & Gemology
Richard Shaw Brown, Jr ( www.agt-gems.com) gives a list of the Nava Ratnas
along with secondary gems and their ruling planets.
- RUBY, red spinel.red garnet,,and red tourmaline [rubellite] are ruled by
the Sun.
- NATURAL PEARL,moonstone,white coral and natural[death] ivory are ruled by
Moon.
- YELLOW SAPPHIRE,yellow topz,yellow beryl[helioder] and citrine are ruled
by Jupiter.
- HESSONITE.orange zircon,spessertite and other orange garnets are ruled by
Rahu.
- EMERALD.,tsavorite ,green tourmaline,diopside,peridot and jade are ruled
by Mercury.
- DIAMOND,white[colorless] sapphire, white topaz, zircon and quartz are
ruled by Venus.
- CHRYSOBERYL CAT'S EYE,beryl, apatite and tourmaline cat's eyes are ruled
by Ketu.
- BLUE SAPPHIRE,tanzanite[blue zoisite],blue spinel, iolite amethyst are
ruled by Saturn.
- RED CORAL.carnelian and bloodstone are ruled by Mars.
Astrology, Holistic Medicine & Ayurveda
Why holistic health practices fail or succeed partially:
Main reason for the failure of holisitc health practices is that Prana
or Life Energy does not flow freely within the individual or between
the individual & the universal life, owing to the presence of obstructions
within.These obstructions are caused by Samskaras, psychic memories
or residual traces of our past actions and experiences. Samskaras
are of two kinds, those which only produce memories ( smriti ) of
past experiences and those which produce impulses or drives
to repeat these experiences (vasanas) . These two are interlinked
to form complex patterns of love, hate, fear etc. It is these complexes
that obstruct the free flow of Life-Energy in us.
Removing Mental Blocks:
Many of these complexes are formed in childhood and adolescence.
When unpleasant or traumatic experiences take place, the tendency
of a child or teenager is to repress them. Repression is a form of
pushing the psychic memories into the unconscious regions of the
mind. The growing youth may not be able to recollect those psychic
memories again, but the repressed samskaras lodged in the hidden
recesses of the unconscious go on creating psychological and
psychosomatic problems for him.
All psychosomatic disorders cannot be cured by holistic health techniques unless these repressed complexities are ferreted out and
confronted. The past samskaras should be deactivated. For this
the seeker has to dive deep into his unconscious & encounter the
past experiences and deactivate them.
Most people find it difficult to do it without the active help of a
competent guide. Those who depend on the Ocean of Consciousness
( the Absolute or God ) may , however, find that these inner blocks
are removed by Divine Grace. This is the rationale behind faith healing
& miraculous cures.
Extension of Consciousness:
Life, a gift from the Divine, is a great healing power. Nothing ever
begins to be; Substance merely undergoes a parallel transformation
into conditions which pre-existed in other conditions. Life, similarly,
does not begin to be. As Energy, as per the Law of Conservation of
Energy or Matter cannot be created or destroyed, so too is Life Eternal.
At the physical level, the eternal healing power of life manifests itself as:
- Self-renewal
- The immune system
For many years it has been known that the body can filter and re-use
its fluids & repair damages to tissues, especially skin and bone, by
growing new cells. Modern Science has shown that self-renewal is
constantly taking place in every part of the body. Almost all the cells in
the body are constantly being replaced by new ones. Somebody said
" I am not the same person I was one year ago"! The entire body gets
renewed in this way every year & this shows that it is never too late
to regain your health. By changing one's basic attitudes and way of
living, the damage to the body caused by years of misuse & neglect
can be overcome.
One the great marvels of the universe is the human immune system.
Those who are aware of the biochemical processes going on in
the body will agree with Walt Whitman " To me every hour of the
day & night is an unspeakably perfect miracle". Dr Walter Cannon
said " The Wisdom of the body is the most precise of all selective
refinements"!
The Components (Four Units) of our Immune System:
- The granulocyte-macrophage unit
- The lymphocyte unit
- The antibody unit
- The complement unit
The first two are varieties of white blood corpuscles, wherein the last
two are chemicals, proteins. All the four units of our immune system
launch a concerted attack on the invaders as soon as a few bacteria
break into any tissue in the body. (The antibody unit has been
defined as an army of one million) Western medical science is
wondering who masterminds this attack or who plans these strategies.
Common sense, logic, intuition & experience suggest that somewhere
behind all this there must be a master control. Why do sometimes cells
become malignant and attack neighbouring cells ? Why it goes awry,
sometimes,when our defence units attack innocent cells mistaking them
for enemy microbes ? Western medical science is researching
hard to find answers to these difficult questions.
Astrology & Yoga
Yoga is derived from the word "Yuj" which means to unite. Union
with Cosmic Creative Intelligence is the aim of Yoga.
The Fourfold Yoga has been prescribed for Cosmic Union in Oriental
Philosophies.
They are:
- Union via Action (Karma Yoga)
- Union via Psychic Control (Raja Yoga)
- Union via Universal Love (Bhakthi Yoga)
- Union via Wisdom (Jnana Yoga)
Union via Action is for the person of active temparament.
Union via Psychic Contro is for the person of adventurous temparament
Union via Universal Love is for the person of emotional temparament.
Union via Wisdom is for the person of intellectual temparament.
These four paths are not different from one another. They are all part of
the Fourfold Yoga.
Certain qualities are to be inculcated in the seeker if he is to achieve the
Ultimate Goal.
Prajna has been defined as the discriminative intellect. When the intellect
discriminates between the Real & the Unreal. The intellect which discriminates between Being and Non-Being. This quality should be incorporated
by the Intellectual Man if he is to progress in the path of Jnana Yoga.
Love is defined as the greatest of all the positive qualities of man. This
quality is to be incorporated by the Emotional Man if he is to progress
in the field of Bhakthi Yoga.
Control of Mind or Psychic Control through Raja Yoga should be
incorporated by the Adventurous Man if he is to progress in the field of
Raja Yoga.
Selfless Service should be incorporated by the Active Man if he is to
progress in the field of Karma Yoga.
In other words, since the Fourfold Yoga has been prescribed for mankind ,
all these four great qualities - Selfless service, love, psychic control &
the discriminative intellect should be incorporated by the spiritual
aspirant to develop in the field of Yoga.
Yoga was defined by Aurobindo as a methodic process towards
self-perfection through a development of the latent potential at the
five levels of Being - physical, vital, mental, intellectual & spiritual.
Normal man lives only in the first three sheaths - physical, vital &
mental. Only when we use our hidden spiritual potential - the intellectual & the bliss sheaths - can be unfold our full mental potential.
Jupiterian Transit of Gemini
A Zodiacal Sign of 30 degrees when divided by 8 becomes a Kakshya or
Ashtamamsa of 3 degrees and 45 minutes. The eight Kakshya rulers are
Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon and Lagna respectively.
Jupiter stays in a Kakshya for 45 days and now he is in the Venusian Kakshya
till 27-01-2002.
The significationss of Venus get a boost. Venus rules Poetics and Rhetorics.
All sensual pleasures are ruled by him. Once Jupiter moves over and stays in
a Mercurian Kakshya till 13-03-2002, the world will see some tremendous
technological progress.
Article by G Kumar, Astrologer & Epistemologist of www.eastrovedica.com.
Recently he was awarded a Certificate by the Planetary Gemologists
Association ( www.p-g-a.org ) as a Planetary Gem Advisor. He has 25 years
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