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KRISHNA
LEELA
Pandu and Dhirudharastra were two
brothers. On the Bank of River Yamuna,
they were having their kingdoms. Pandu
was comparatively a big Ruler having huge
lands and wealth in form of forts, military
forces and chariots. His sons Dharma,
Bheema, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva
were able to annex further lands and
small kingdoms all around Hasthinapuri.
They were actually warriors. Their capital
was called as Hasthinapuri. Among the
five brothers Arjuna was much talented
in war affairs and handling the bow and
arrows. Their cousins were 100 persons
in number. Duriyodhana was the eldest.
They were the sons of Dhirudharashtra.
The family of Dhirudharastra was having
jelousy in their hearts and they were
actually waiting for time to cover the
country and the forts of Pandu. Since
Pandu died, his wife Kunthi Devi and the
five sons were attending the ruling of their
country. Being the relatives, Sri Krishna
and Sri Balarama had visited Hasthinapuri
several times and had the best courtesy
to the family of Pandu. Since the five
sons were with good humilitation and
affection with the subjects of the country,
people were much attached to their King.
Shrimathi Kundhi Devi was called as Raja
Matha. The five sons of Kundhi Devi were
called as “Pancha Pandavas”. So, the sons
of Pandu were named as “Pandavas” and
the sons of Dhirudharashtra were named
as “Gauravas”.
There was a teacher by name Dhronachrya
who taught lessons to these families, the
skills and techniques of war fields. In the
affairs of learning, Pandavas were good
enough to observe the lessons in a most
sensitive manner. They were liked by
Guru Dhronacharya in a great honour.
All these guidances and efforts gave the
opportunities to Pandavas to win many of
the kingdoms and annex with their own.
On one occasion, Arjuna, one among
the Pandavas invaded the kingdom
called ‘Panchala’. The king of Panchala
witnessed the enourmous skills and
talents of Arjuna and pleased to give
his daughter ‘Duraupathi’ in a marriage.
When Arjuna returned to Hasthinapuri he
was in a critical position to explain about
this marriage to the queen Rajamatha
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Kundhi Devi. He went first to meet his
mother. Duraupathi was waiting near
the entrance hall. Arjuna in a glorious
mood said to his mother “Dear ma, I have
brought a wonderful fruit with me”. The
queen replied him and ordered him to
share the fruit equally with all the other
four brothers.
When once the queen delivers her
decision there is nothing to be argued.
Arjuna added further that the fruit which
he meant was a girl and the princess of
“Panchala”. There were ministers and
elders with the queen and they told that
the orders of the queen are to be obeyed
and the five brothers had to live with
the princess on term of one year for
each of them. The turn should also to be
continued with orderly repeatation. Since
Duraupathi came to the world through a
yagna to the king of Panchala, she had the
divine blessings. She came from Home
of the fire. Her complexion too was just
like and that of Sri Krishna. Prior to this
name Duroupathi, it was only Krishna.
Her benovelance and admiring character
was praised by every body. In this strange
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entrance with the family of Pandavas and
to live as wife to these brothers, there is a
link to be known with her previous birth.
In her previous birth she was the wife of
Rishi. The happy life with Rishi gave her
the desire to live for thousand years. By the
spiritual powers of Rishi they continued
the family life. When Rishi happened to
be as a mount on earth, she would born
as stream and circle around the mount
and run Her eagerness in married life
did not get reduced. Rishi told her about
his destination to reach the God through
meditation and blessed her to reach
before the king Dropadha of Panchala
through yagna. He conveyed further that
she should be pleased to accept five sons
of Pandu as her husbands in the present
birth.
Through her holy life with Rishi, she was
able to become the princess of Panchala
and she had the divinely power to live
with Pandavas. Her birth was miraculas
over yagna fire and her life too became
a moral and significant lesson to many.
She led her methodic matrimonial and
justful domestic activities in obedience
to her mother in law Rajamatha Kundhi
Devi. For blind eyes’ observation of
bright light is not possible. For naked
eyes, the brightness could be observed
but the truth can not be realized. For
justful eyes only, every thing could be
visible. When Draupadha performed the
yagna, a divine voice echoed, “This birth
of female child through the yagna will
result in the destruction of the dynasty of
Dhirutharastra”.
Accordingly Draupathi went to
Hasthinapuri to live with Pandavas.
The son of Dhirutharastra, Duriyodana
was induced by his uncle ‘Sakuni’
treacherously and came up with a plan
to cover the lands and properties from
Pandavas. It was a tricky game of Dice,
a game of gambling. Shakuni helped
Gaurawas to topple the positions of
Pandavas. It started as a play, and then
came the betting. Gambling was such a
horrible one and if any body gets addict,
then there is no escape except to ruin.
Dharma, the elder brother of Pandavas
was a very honest and word keeping
person. In the beginning, they lost certain
villages and then certain cities and in final
the capital Hasthinapura and the palaces
were plunged in for betting. The cruel
and cunning “Sakuni”, rolled down the
dice coins to make the demanded count
12. That fell accurately to collapse the
kingdom of Pandavas.
Then Duriyodhana annexed everything
with his kingdom of Dhirutharastra.
Now Pandavas and Duraupathi, not even
subjects among people. Duriyodhana
criticized the family of Dharma and
Arjuna. He ordered his soldiers to bring
Duraupathi to the court hall, where the
king Dhirudharastra, an actul blind person
sat along with his queen whose eyes
were covered with silk towel. Since her
husband could not see any thing through
his own eyes, she decided herself to avoid
looking the external world and that she
covered her eyes in that manner.
blessing the saree was going on extending
and the up ward, folds were never obliged
to permit next layer. It was a tremendous
wonder and the entire court hall began to
worship and pay respect to witness the
divinely happening. Duchasana fell down
with failure in his attempt.
Duriyothana, even after this occurance
repeatedly challenged that Draupathi
should sit on his thigh on a next event.
Bhima, one among the Pandavas then
Nowied in front of assembly that one day
he would break that thigh of Duriyodhana.
Dhirudharastra, the king interfered and
ordered the crowd to listen to his words.
“Being the king I am willing to hear the
appeal of Draupathi”
“I feel great blessing of the king; I need
nothing except the freedom from the
bondage of my husband”. King gave the
orders to release the Bondage. He further
gave the judgment to restore their lost
kingdom in the game of Dice. The time
factor and process were decided to send
the pandawas on exile for 12 years. Even
though the king was kind enough to find
the just and paved the proper way, soon
Duriyodhana and Sakuni again involved
the Pandavas to new game of dice and then
only a solution was sought. According
to that, the twelve years were permitted
and on the own accord the Pandavas
should pass the time and come back to
Hasthinapura.

Duchasana, one of the brothers of

Duriyodhana was ordered to strip out the
saree of the humble wife of Pandavas. It
was a task of mercilessness. Duriyodhana’s
vengeance rose to such inhuman mood
to make a polite lady as dressless in the
middle of the court. Draupathi made an
emotional appeal to the elder persons in
the forum. She questioned the legality
of the right of the eldest of Pandavas to
place her as a stake when he himself lost
his freedom and as a consequence did not
possess any property in the first instance.
Every body remained dumbfounded.
Bhishma, the honorable and the patriarch
of Gauravas family raised his voice to
avoid a shameful scene. But nothing
could stop the sequence.

Duchasasa grabbed her by the hair and

pushed her in to the centre of court.
Duraupathi understood well of her
Pandavas and they were only slaves
before Gauravas. More over, they were
bound with the words and justice. Even
it at all they did in action it would be
considered as unlawful. Duchasana tried
to strip draupathi of her saree (Clothing).
She prayed to Sri Krishna who was
the real savior, unfolded his miracle in
safeguarding the prestige and status of
Pandavas. Through the Lord Krishna’s

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A Puranic story in Shrimadbhagvat
9.3.30 tells that Revati,the daughter of
Revat,king of Aanart(modern Saurastra)
was so beautiful that a suitable match
could not be found on the earth.The king
took the princess to the Creater Brahma
to suggest or create..The God was busy.
After a while the king was advised to
return and contact Balram,the Yadav
prince , elder brother of Krishna. As
he came down on the earth a period of
1296000 years had passed,he flew out
in Treta and landed in Dwaper. This
katha anticipates the Space Time theory
of Einstein : deeper you go the time
shrinks until zero at the Singularity.
432000,the age of Kaliyug is
the basic unit, double Dwaper, three
times Treta and four fold Satyug. A
chaturyugi thus consists of 4320000
years.A yugsandhi,an interregnum
follows of 216000.Then comes next
chaturyugi upto 71 cycles..This period of
322056000 years is the age of Manu,the
first father,after whom we are called man.
Manu was created from the right part of
Brahma,his wife,Shatroopa from His left.
Wam is Sanskrit of left as also of wife,so
English is more Sanskritised when she is
called woman.The age of Manu is called
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Manvanter Before another Manavanter
begins there is Manavanter sandhi of
161028000 .There are 14 Manavanters.
That make one day,named Kalp, of
Brahma.We can surmise it is His 1 pm
now.Then fallows His night of equal years
and the time and space collapse to zero.
Morning comes with a new universe
and the cycle continues for 100 years
of the God..The Vishnupuran details
this account vividly.
Modern astrophysicists,late Carl
Sagan,among them come to the same
conclusion,he even acknowledges,the
Hindu estimate made thousands
years ago without the aid of modern
technology.
The same Puran at 12-6-37.42
tells that the universe was created
by big bursting sound-a SPHOT
WITH NAAD.This naad-sound
consisted of three alphabates-A U M
which still pervades,we still chant
omkar vashatkar.The Mahabharat
at Shantiparva 209 .27 informs that
the word Sanatan,the original name of
Hindu,takes its root in this Naad.Vishnu
in his Varah incarnation made this
roaring sound,from naad became sanaad
and by grammatical addition
it finalized into Sanatan.The
priests still chant this Varah
Kalp while counting the day
fixed for pooja. All languages
begin with A,it is omnipresent
in any sound. The divine
Aum is having its scientific
intricacy,Geeta at 10.33 says
A is God.No sound in nature
is possible without A..Try
as you can.The journey
of A begins at zero point.
passes through U,the upper
space and ends at M,the
Mratyalok,the earth where
it
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fertilizes the egg of life.The original
Rigvedic meaning of mratyu, before
Panini,the first grammarian, was not
death exactly,.It literally meant leaving
this planet M ,swimming out of U and
reach A.The reverse journey encompasses
MUA..This is the first sound of a new born
in nature.Hear it in a maternity home or
when a calf drops from a mother animal..
the same context of Bhagvat tells that it
can be heard by sleeping ears and silent
eyes,a delicate yogic process,.Unlike the
yoga which is billion dollion body shaping
industry, the true yog of Patanjali stresses
on chittabritti nirodh.Under it we have to
cut off completely from the outer world
and channelise the whole mind energy
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The first creation (,Bhagvat 3.12.2 ) was
a tamas-hell means sulphur gases of
poison .Tattariya Upnishad opens with
asad va idam agre aaseed, it was dark,
then came light..He created four sons
thereafter,Sanak,Sanandan,Sanatan and
Sanatkumar..They never age, always
5,nor die and are fountain root of all
knowledge.Valmiki and Vedvyas owe
them their Ramayan and Mahabharat.The
modern science has categorised the DNA
in four groups A C T and G . The DNA
are also ageless and are in the root of all
life characters. Brahma then created 3
gunas,Satwa,Rajas and Tamas which
alone or combined in proportion govern
and identify the nature of life on the
earth..In Sanskrit guna means rope also.
The modern science is famous for spiral
of genetic loops that go in making the
nature of life..The coordinater of DNA
is RNA and what is Naarad shuttling
among Brahma,Vishnu and Rudra,the
three basic forces controlling the birth,life
and death to which are the subject that we
see Deep and practical thinking of our
ancient seers is remarkable.In creation a
lot of brainpower is needed.We employ
so many engineering minds in making a
car.So Brahma is having four heads.Once
this automatic running universe was
ready,He stepped aside.That explains,He
is not much seen in the temples.Now
comes Vishnu,with four hands as the
hand plays a.pivotal role.Since no car runs
without dollors,Luxmi is His consort..
Rudra takes care of health,removing old
wornout.Since death is in His hand,He is
worshipped most.,…
Irrespective what Shakespear told our
in one direction.The shooting jet moves
Vedic Rishies put practically full meaning
faster than light and reaches the kootasth
in a name. The word kaal consists of two
Aum,Geeta 6.8.Time stops there.Ikshaku
roots,ka=matter+la,layati i.e.collapsing
king Muchkund(u pronounced as in
The Bhagvat puran in its first 14 verses of
bush) did it in his 432000 years Samadhi
chapter 11 section 3 vividly descrives the
on a hill,named after him in Rajasthan.
origin of time,an atom consuming its life.
Modern theory of creation also tells of
Time begins here..The modern concept
Big Bang which combined with String
of time keeping is based on this law of
theory of vibration corroborates what our
decomposing particle.Another famous
Vedic Rishies had discovered ..What the
word Vasudev means vasu=material+
American scientists Friedmann,Penzias
dev=shining,burning .When any thing
and Wison detected was nothing but this
burns it turns carbon,the basic ingredient
celestial sound .In Sanskrit Brahma also
of visible world.And since its colour is
means expansion;-brahanyati ,Ekoaham
dark,He is lord Krishna.Life sprang from
bahushyamah is a famous vedic aphorism.
water,the scientists say..Narayan means
This is what Edwin Hubble discovered in
the same,Naara means water Gayatri
1929.,the expanding Universe
is worshipped as godess bestowing dhi-sadbudhi,wisdom.
Ga,according to Sanskrit dictionary Amarkosh,is eleven
senses,indriyas,i.e. life..Tri is trayate,protects.Another word
used in the famous mantra is Savita,the Sun god who with sa-
sarjati,creates,avi-protects and ta tirohati=removes.Gayatri is
called Chhand.Apart from being a poetic metre it also means
a limited freedom,i.e.jurisdiction,an area of influence It then
works out that that much energy the Sun god gives to the
earth to keep life going is Gayatri,while Savitri is absolute.Heat
needed for melting iron is not used for boiling potato.

The Geeta at 8.21 and 15.6 reveals that once we reach God we
do not return.The astrophysicists say once any matter falls into
event horizon it can not come out.The zero abode exerts so much
gravitational force that even the light can not escape.It is known
as Black Hole.Our lord Krishna is both darkskinned as well as
Kaal-Time compressed into zero, Geeta at 11.32.

More secrets are buried. One of the keys to open the treasure
is yog,not the yoga of outer trimming.Here we cut off the
outer world and pull into and channelise the whole mind what
Patanjali called chittabritti nirodh. We can travel faster than
light and realize the zero point.Ikshaku king Muchukund (u
pronounced as in bush) is an example, his yog Samadhi was of
1200000 years.

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 Pandit
L.V. Sharma
D
uring the past issues we discussed
some ideas on spirituality
according to the different rishis,
monks and epics. In this issue, by the
gracious blessings of Almighty and
Swamiji we will discuss some ideas on
spirituality according to Patanjali.
Sage Patanjali is one of the most ancient
saints of India. He is the inventor of Yoga
and has written many books. They are very
high in giving knowledge and spirituality.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is the
foundational text of Yoga. It is not only a
book on Yoga but a book on spirituality as
well. It forms part of the corpus of Sutra
literature dating to India’s ancient period.
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In Indian philosophy, Yoga is the name
of one of the six orthodox philosophical
schools. Though brief, the Yoga Sutras
are an enormously influential work on
yoga philosophy and practice.
Patanjali fills each sutra with his
experiential intelligence, stretching it like a
thread (sutra) and weaving it into a garland
of pearls of wisdom to savor by those who
love and live in yoga. The Sutras are built
on a foundation of Sankhya philosophy
and also exhibit the influence of the
thought of the Upanishads. In the Yoga
Sutras, Patanjali prescribes adherence to
eight “limbs,” or steps (the sum of which
constitute “Ashtanga Yoga”) to quiet
one’s mind and body. The Yoga Sutras
form the theoretical and philosophical
basis of Raja Yoga, and are considered
to be the most organized and complete
definition of that discipline. The purpose
of the Eight Limbs (Sanskrit Ashtanga) of
Yoga is to establish the concept that,
“The sound mind in a sound body makes
the best human.”
The Sutras not only provide Yoga with
a thorough and consistent philosophical
basis, they also clarify many important
esoteric concepts which are common
to all traditions of Indian thought, such
as Karma. They are called “Pada” in
Sanskrit. Pada means lesson. There are
eight of them as follows.
Samadhi Pada
This portion consists of 51 sutras. They
are very high in the yogic thoughts.

Samadhi refers to a blissful state where

the yogi is absorbed into the One. The
author describes yoga and then the nature
and the means to attaining Samadhi. This
chapter contains the famous definitional
verse: “Yogas chitta-vritti-
nirodhaha,”

towards an intended goal. A person

which means, “Yoga is the restraint of
mental modifications.”
Sadhana Pada
This consists of 55 sutras. This has the
highest ideas on Spirituality. In this portion
the sage tells that there is no need for
religion, caste, or community to be the best
spiritual human being. He also says that
the word “Sadhana,” means the “highest
achievement in Spirituality”. Sadhana
is b the Sanskrit word for “practice” or
“discipline.” Here the author outlines two
forms of Yoga: Kriya Yoga (Action Yoga)
and Ashtanga Yoga (Eightfold or Eight
limbed Yoga). Kriya yoga, sometimes
called Karma Yoga, is also expounded in
Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad-Gita, where
Arjuna is encouraged by Krishna to act
without attachment to the results or fruit
of action and activity. It is the yoga of
selfless action and service. Ashtanga Yoga
describes the eight limbs that together
constitute Raja Yoga.
Vibhuti Pada
This consists of 56 sutras. Vibhuti
is the Sanskrit word for “power” or
“manifestation”. Supra-normal powers
are acquired by the practice of yoga. The
temptation of these powers should be
avoided
and the attention
should be fixed only
on liberation.
Kaivalya Pada
This consists of 34 sutras. Kaivalya
literally means “isolation,” but as used
in the Sutras stands for emancipation/
liberation and is used interchangeably
with the word “moksha” (liberation),
which is the goal of Yoga. The Kaivalya
Pada describes the nature of liberation
and the reality of the transcendental self.
Among all the Padas the Sadana Pada is
the most essential and important one. In
this issue we will discuss a little bit about
the Sadana Pada.
Sadhana is the Sanskrit term that is defined
as “a means of accomplishing something,”
or more specifically, “spiritual practice.”
It includes a variety of disciplines from
Hindu tradition that is followed in order
to achieve various spiritual or ritual
objectives. So, the word “sadhana” means
here spiritual exertion
undertaking such a practice is known as a
sadhu or a sadhaka. The goal of sadhana is
to attain some level of spiritual realization,
which can be enlightenment, pure love of
God (prema), liberation (moksha) from
the cycle of birth and death (Samsara), or
a particular goal such as the blessings of a
deity as in the Bhakti traditions.
Sadhana can involve meditation, chanting
of a mantra, pooja to a deity, and yajna.
Traditionally in Hindu tradition, in order
to embark on a specific path of sadhana,
firstly a guru is required to give the
necessary instructions. This approach is
typified by some Thantric traditions, in
which initiation by a guru is sometimes
identified as a specific stage of sadhana.
On the other hand, individual renunciates
may develop their own spiritual practice
without participating in organized groups.
Sadhana or Spiritual practice need not
be directed towards a higher cause like
Enlightenment or Moksha. Sadhana can
be done by individuals for lower aims
like obtaining worldly pleasures. Sadhana
is also done by a group for the society at
large.

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Sadhana is divided into various parts.

They are Sakaam Sadhana, Nishkaam

Sadhana, Vyashti Sadhana, and
Samashti Sadhana. The Sakaam
Sadhana is mainly meant for worldly
pleasures. Nishkaam Sadhana is not
meant for worldly pleasures; it is
meant only for spiritual development.
Vyashti Sadhana is for spiritual
development, and Samashti Sadhana
is meant for group up-liftment in
spiritual progress. Now let us see a
little bit about both of these sadhanas.

Sakaam Sadhana
Sakaam Sadhana is spiritual practice
done for worldly pleasures. This is
the lowest form of sadhana. There
is no spiritual progress with sakaam
sadhana. Examples of Sakaam Sadhana
are praying for any worldly goals like
getting money, a job, marriage, or any
other aim which is temporary and will
not last beyond death. In the Ramayana
it was mentioned that though Ravana
and Kumbhakarna were great devotees
of Shiva and performed various Tapas,
they were only performing Sakaam
Sadhana as their main goal was to
become powerful and rule the world.
The fruit of this kind of spiritual
practice is used to fulfill the worldly
desires of an individual and no actual
spiritual progress takes place. Thus it
is not possible to reach Enlightenment,
Moksha, or even Heaven as the merits
needed to achieve this are used up. practice. This form of sadhana is very all these practices, Karma Yoga plays
Therefore, Sakaam Sadhana provides important if one wants to do Samashti the major role. By doing karma properly
only temporary happiness and no spiritual Sadhana. The examples of Vyashti Sadhana (doing the allotted works in the proper
progress. are: Japa, Meditation, Karma Yoga, Hatha way) one can lead a spiritual individual
Yoga, and reading books on Spirituality. life. If each one leads a spiritual life, the
Nishkaam Sadhana Among
Nishkaam Sadhana is spiritual practice
done for higher aims. It is done to achieve
the aim of Enlightenment or Moksha. It
is done for the spiritual up-liftment of
the individual, so that he is taken out of
the cycle of life and death (Samsara). Its
practice consists of Japa (the chanting of
God’s name).

Vyashti Sadhana
This is also a Nishkaam Sadhana done
for one’s own spiritual up-liftment. No
one else is benefited except the person
doing Vyashti Sadhana. Thus this form
of spiritual practice is an individualistic

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entire world will be spiritual. By being
spiritual the entire world will have Shanti
(peace) and enjoy a comfortable life-
style. The benefits of Vyashti Sadhana
are Spiritual Progress, an increase in
Saatvikta, an increase in faith towards
humanity and spirituality, an increase
in the desire for God and Godliness,
and an increase in low power spiritual
experiences. There are some pitfalls in
Vyashti Sadhana. They are that the Ego
can increase, and that it takes a lot of
time for a little spiritual progress. One
can lose motivation when fast progress
is not achieved. These pitfalls exist if the
sadhana is done without a guru and if not
accompanied by Samashti Sadhana.
Samashti Sadhana
This is the kind of Nishkaam Sadhana
which is done collectively for the spiritual
progress of all mankind. It is the highest
level of sadhana. For Samashti Sadhana to
be maintained, Vyashti Sadhana is a must.
The same logic that a teacher must read
the book first before teaching the students
can be applied to this. In this Kaliyuga
(the present world), Samashti Sadhana
is the most important as most people do
not know the significance of sadhana.
This kind of sadhana is more difficult
and increases the saatvika (calmness)
of the entire area. Samashti Sadhana is
not possible without a guru. The Guru is
considered as the only person showing
the light along a dark path.
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The examples of Samashti Sadhana are:
taking satsangs, helping in organizing
satsangs, meditation camps etc., telling
others about spirituality, and helping
others overcome ego by telling them their
mistakes from the loving point of view
of spirituality. The benefits of Samashti
Sadhana are that we become closer to God,
it is a faster spiritual progress, Priti (love
for all living beings) increases, it increases
higher-level spiritual experiences, after
death we go to higher planes of existence
(swarga, or heaven and beyond), and
ego and personality defects are more
easily removed. That’s why our Swamiji
always gives satsangs and advises group
meditations and Poojas.
Samashti level sadhana is more difficult
compared to Vyashti, but it has added
benefits. Even though this is the highest
level of sadhana there are some pitfalls in
Samashti Sadhana.
More physical, mental and spiritual
energy is required. Attitude is important.
And there are even more chances of
inflating one’s ego. That’s why it is very
important to do Samashti Sadhana under
a correct guru. If the sadhanas are done
as under the guidance of proper Guru, the
entire universe will evolve towards a very
peaceful life. As Swamiji Siddhar always
says, we can lead a comfortable living.
To obtain the most spiritual way of living
one needs the following things: Ahimsa:
non-violence, inflicting no injury or
harm to others, or even to one’s own
self. It involves nonviolence in thought,
word, and deed. Satya: truth in word and
thought. Asteya: non-covetousness, to
the extent that one should not even desire
something that is not his own.
Brahmacharya: abstinence from sexual
intercourse - celibacy in the case of
unmarried people and monogamy in the
case of married people, to the extent that
one should not even possess any unholy
thoughts towards any other man or woman
except one’s own spouse. It’s common to
associate Brahmacharya with celibacy
only. Aparigraha: non-possessiveness.
Not only should we not covet that which
is not ours; we should not even covet
those things which are ours!
Beyond all these, only one thing is a must.
That is the total surrender to God. It is
called “Saranagathi.” If we do Saranagathi
to the Almighty through a Guru, we can
lead a wonderful spiritual life. This is the
most important thing needed for today’s
world.
I thank the Almighty and Swamiji for
blessing me with the opportunity to share
my thoughts on spirituality. I pray that the
Almighty allows us meet again with some
different ideas on spirituality in our next
issue.
Youngsters and determination may smell success.
That is how Gandhi became a
students should leader par excellence and that is
adopt these what made Churchill the greatest
and the most successful war time
methods in their leader. These traits and
lives. qualities paid rich dividends
to Sachin (one of the
The path to success is not greatest batsmen
a bed of roses. It is full in the history
of thorns, pitfalls, and of cricket) and
gins. Only those who made him persona
wade through the grate. After all,
hazards and hurdles winners don’t do
with grit and

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different things. They do things short-term and long-term goals. literally millions of things in this
differently. Have you the This will help you in establishing world which are right and which
determination to succeed? Are priorities, and in deciding on what need to be done, but to which you
you willing to devote the time actions you must engage in. Form must mentally, if not vocally say,
and energy necessary to achieve a very intense, extremely vivid, “No.” No person has the time and
success? Here are some proven mental picture of what you want. the ability to do all but the few
success techniques that will Verbalise your mental picture things which need to be done.
help you to achieve success and with a brief, concise, and forceful The proven successful method is
happiness in life. “Goal Command.” Repeat it every this:
day to make it easier for your sub-
The first step is to set yourself clear conscious mind to embrace. As 1) Say, “No.” generally.
goals, to define precisely what you Swami Vivekananda says, “Take 2) Say, “Yes.” very, very selectively.
want to achive. Goals provide up one idea. Make that one idea
direction to your behaviour and your life. Think of it; live on that You simply concentrate your
guide your thoughts and actions idea. Let the brain, muscles, every thought, time, and effort on your
toward the desired out come. part of your body, be full of that one main goal. You cannot possibly
Having goals and plans enable idea, and just leave every other idea do all of the things you will be
you to go beyond momentary alone. This is the way to success.” asked to do. So you are going to
influences and organize your have to say ‘No’ to a lot of desirable
behaviour over extended periods Second, prepare an ‘Action Plan,’ and worth while projects, simply
of time. Goals should be an out-lining the specific steps because they are ‘incompatible’
extension of your values - your needed to accomplish the result
most important fundamental you want. Part of this Action
beliefs. Specific goals are better Plan, includes the ability
than general ones. Self-choosen to say, ‘No.”
goals are better than assigned ones. There are
Choose goals that are challenging,
but reachable. Write down your

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with the work necessary to reach in the one experiment which says, ‘one should lift oneself by
your main goal. enabled them to extract latex in one’s own efforts and should not
substantial quantities from just degrade oneself; for one’s own self
Third, you must get timely feed- one variety of plant. The result was is one’s friend, and one’s own self
back on your progress, and be able worth the 17,000 failures! Besides, is one’s enemy.’
to modify your strategies when failure is good for your character
changes occur. Draw out a chart and personality. It is a challenging Another aspect of self-development
of your results, and map your experience. is ‘Time Management.’ Time
progess. It realy helps to see where is your most valuable resource,
you are. Sometimes, even if your The fifth step is to develop a proper successful people are those who
goals are not attained, the resultant self-concept. What you think about manage their time efficiently. They
consequences, feed-back, or yourself is very important. Persons find time for everything, reading
reinforcement can be beneficial. with high self–esteem, feel unique, news papers, jogging, and even
competent, secure, empowered, occasional visits to the cinema.
Forth, don’t be afraid of failure. and connected to the people Since they have planned every
Failure is an accepted procedure around them. Whereas people thing, they feel relaxed and do their
in experimenting, researching, and who have a poor self-concept feel work efficiently. What about you?
testing. It is the accepted scientific insecure, lack self-confidence, and Do you make optimum use of your
way of “finding out.” Failure is become withdrawn. To improve time? To know this, write down all
simply the means of finding out your self-esteem, become aware you did yesterday with the amount
what will not work so that it can be of your hidden potentialities and of time spent, on each activity. Then
eliminated in the search for what activate them. Take note of your you will realize how much time is
will work. So, there is no need to short comings and drawbacks and being wasted on useless activities
think of failure as something to be try to overcome them. You can and why you are not able to achive
feared and avoided. Edison and his prepare a ‘weed-list’ and a ‘seed your targets on time. Draw a time
staff conducted 17,000 experiments list.’ Believe firmly that you can table for your daily activities and
which failed, before they succeeded improve. As the Bhagavad Gita try to stick to it. Keeping a diary is

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another useful habit which you must
cultivate. This will help you review
and monitor your progress.
Many people make themselves
miserable by trying to imitate
others. Mrs. Edith Alfred was one
such person. She remained unhappy
even after she married in to a
poised and self-confident family.
A chance remark by her mother-
in-law transformed her life. While
talking about how she brought her
children up, her mother-in-law said,
‘No matter what happened, I always
insisted on their being themselves.’
In a flash Mrs.Albred realized that
she had brought misery on herself
by trying to fit herself into a pattern
to which she did not confirm. She
charged overnight. She started
being herself. She tried to make a
study of her own personality. Now
she is a much happier person. The
renowned psychologist William
James was speaking of people who
had never found themselves when
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he declared that the average person smile. At that moment, Harold
develops only ten percent or his or Abbott felt ashamed of his self-
her latent abilities. You and I havepity. He realized how rich he was.
such abilities. So, do not waste a He had two legs and he could walk.
second worrying because you are This realization changed his mind.
not like other people. Remember That was a turning point in his life.
you are unique. There never was and If we want to be happy, all we have
never will be any body exactly like to do is to concentrate on the ninety
you. Make the most of what nature percent of things that are right in our
gave you. For better or for worse, lives and ignore the ten percent that
you must play your own instrument are wrong. Think of all we have to
in the orchestra of life. As Emersonbe grateful for, and thank God for all
says, ‘Envy is ignorance and our boons and bounties. Would you
imitation is suicide.’ No real benefit
sell your eyes for a billion dollars?
will come to you except through What would you take for your legs?
your own toil. Nature has given Your hands? Your hearing? Your
you the power. You only think you family? Add up your assets and you
know what you can not do. So find will find that you wouldn’t sell what
yourself and be yourself. you have for all the gold amassed by
the Rockfellers, the Fords, and the
There are people who keep on Morgans combined! So, count your
grumbling and complaining. For blessings, not your troubles! Make
them here is the story of Herald the best of your time. Be optimistic.
Abbott who used to worry a lot. One Plan your work, and work your
day, he happened to see a man who plan. And success will knock at
had no legs but looked cheerful and your door!
happy. He greeted him with a grand
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INTER RELIGIUS
UNDERSTANDING
There has been a growing tendency amongst all people to disregard, criticize or
condemn other religions. There should be no religious because God of all religious
denominations is ONE. There is no need to give up one religion and adopt another. All
religions cannot be uniform. Uniformity is not important. What is important is UNITY
and tolerance. All our faiths are united in proclaiming the reality of ONE SUPREME
POWER. Religions are like arches of a bridge. To a person standing under a particular
arch that arch will look and another arch will look small. On the contrary, all the
arches are similarly constructed and are of the same dimensions and strength. As God
cannot be different, why should there be decrying of any religion, religions and Gods
are meant only to cater to the different tastes of people. This should not lead to religious
fanatism and hatred.

The grandeur of Hinduism is that it consciously recognizes the unity of all religions.
That the different religions are not contradictory of or antagonistic to one another, but
are only aspects of one Eternal religion is not a mere theory or abstract speculation
with the Hindus, it is an article of faith. The worship of one’s chosen from of GOD or
deity is indispensable for one’s progress towards enlightenment. In the initial stages it
is like a go-cart which helps a child to walk. While praying one may ask for fulfillment
of one’s personal ends, but the best prayer is that which asks GOD to shower the entire
world with HIS BLESSINGS because the true devotee of the Lord should look upon all
mankind as one.

Let us remember that no religion should be set aside as false or inferior. If they had
not bad something good in them, the religion would not have arrived or survived, if
they had no purpose to fulfill a need, they would not have come at all. So let there be
interreligious understanding for the good of all mankind.

LOKASAMASTHAS SUKHINO BAVANTHU

Nurani C. Shivaram
Troy, Michigan

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 The Great - Hearted Monkey

In a forest glade, by the side

of River Ganges, high on the
mountains there lived about
eighty thousand monkeys along
with their giant monkey king.
And by the side of the clear
gushing water stood a tall shady
tree bearing big beautiful juicy
golden fruits commonly called
mangoes. All the monkeys
just loved these mangoes and
ate them off almost as soon as
they had ripened. It was a very
good thing as their wise giant
king had warned them not to
let a single juicy fruit fall into
the river. Because if the current
carried even one of these fruits
down the river to the land where
the men lived, they would surely
come in search of this delicious
fruit and destroy the peace in
the land of the monkeys.

It so happened that a branch of

this tree hung low over the river

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and a mango that was hidden could not get this exotic fruit awoke with all the noise and
behind an ant’s nest ripened out of his mind. He could not ordered his guards to shoot at
and fell off without anyone’s work; rest or sleep, for want of the monkeys so that they could
knowledge. It was taken down some more. Finally he could feast on monkey flesh along
south by the rapid flow of the bear it no longer and set sail in with the mangoes. On hearing
river and reached the city of search of it. He organized a fleet this, the monkeys trembled with
Benaras. One fine morning when of rafts and sailed up the river fear and escaped to inform their
King of Benaras was bathing accompanied by his men and a King. They told him what had
in the river between two nets, few fishermen. Many days and happened and he promised to
a couple of fishermen found a many nights went by and they save them. But for that he had
bright golden fruit caught in the passed many valleys until they to come up with a plan. So he
mesh of the net. Very excited, finally came to the one where climbed up the tree and swung
they took it to show the King. the mango tree stood. Mission across the river with the help of
The King examined the fruit accomplished, the King was a branch. He found a bamboo
carefully and asked where it delighted and began enjoying shoot which he measured and cut
had come from and what it was the mangoes to his heart’s carefully, and then tied one end
called. The fishermen did not content. Finally, that night, the of it around his waist. The other
know much about it but guessed King lay down to sleep under end he tied around a tree trunk.
that it must have flowed down the mango tree while his faithful He had decided to leap back to
the river from the valleys of the soldiers stood guard. Fires were the mango tree and help the rest
far-flung Himalayas. He then lit on either side for protection of the monkeys across over the
asked them to cut the mango against wild animals. bridge that he had made with the
and tasted a slice. It was simply help of the bamboo shoot.
delicious. He shared the rest ofIn the middle of the night when
it with his ministers and Queen the guards had dozed off to But alas... he had not taken into
who loved its divine flavor. sleep, the monkeys came and account the portion that he had
finished off all the mangoes that tied around his waist. So when
A few days passed, but the King were left on the tree. The King the monkey king sprang back

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into the mango grove he was
just able to cling to a branch
of the mango tree. He quickly
summoned his monkeys to
climb over his back and onto
the reed in order to escape to the
other side. In this way, eighty
thousand monkeys climbed over
his back one by one and made it
to safety.
But unfortunately there was one
evil monkey who hated his leader
and wanted to destroy him. This
mean monkey purposely jumped
hard over his poor king’s back
and broke it, while he himself
escaped to the other bank. The
King who had been awake for
awhile, had observed this whole
episode. He felt extremely
sorry for the monkey king
and asked his men
to help lower
him to the
ground.
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He then had him gently bathed
and wrapped in a soft yellow
cloth and asked him why he had
sacrificed himself for his tribe.
The great monkey answered that
as he was their guide and chief,
they were his children and it was
his sacred duty to protect them.
He had absolutely no regrets
as he had ensured their safety.
He also went on to say that the
King should always be mindful
of his subjects’ welfare even at
the cost of his own. Saying this,
the monkey king died at peace
with himself.
King had learnt a great deal
that day. He ordered his men to
organize a funeral fit for a King.
He then built a shrine in the
monkey king’s memory where
he offered flowers and lit candles
and incense. On returning to
Benaras, he built another shrine
there and asked his people to
pay homage to this great soul.
He always remembered the last
words of the monkey king and
ruled his subjects with wisdom
and compassion. The people
in his kingdom were eternally
grateful to the great-hearted
monkey.
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Jokes
Jack stole a golden harp from
the giant. Why couldn’t he
play it?

Because it took a lot of

pluck!

Corner
Jack was always a grubby
boy. You know what they
say?

You can lead a boy to water

b u t you can’t make
him wash!

Why couldn’t Cinders use horses to pull the Pumpkin

Coach?
Because they were too busy playing stable tennis!

Why was Cinderella no good at playing hockey?

Because she was always running away from the ball!

w
n o w ho s
k a
d J ack cow w
di his
How beans
y r!
man h? c u lato
t w
wor sed a co
He u
What do you call a dog owned by Dracula?
A blood hound.

Why does Dracula have no friends?

Because, he has pain in the neck.

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 What did the vampire do to stop his son
biting his nails?
He cut all his fingers off.

What was the Californian hippie vampire

like?
He was ghoul man. Real ghoul.

What’s a vampire’s favorite sport?
Batminton.
What happened to the two mad vampires?
They both went a little batty.
A blind rabbit and a blind snake ran into
each other on the road one day. The snake
reached out, touched the rabbit and said,
“You’re soft and fuzzy and have floppy ears.
You must be a rabbit.”

What do vampires cross the sea in? The rabbit reached out, touched the snake
Blood vessels.

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and said, “You’re slimy, beady-eyed
and low to the ground. You must be a
math teacher.”

A very posh man was walking around

an art gallery, when he stopped by one
particular exhibit.

‘I suppose this picture of a hideous

monster is what you call modern art,’
he said very pompously.

‘No, sir,’ replied the assistant, ‘that’s

what we call a mirror.’

This little monster boy came home

from school one day, crying his eyes
out. ‘What’s the matter darling?’ asked
his mother.

‘It’s all the other children at school,’

he sobbed. ‘They keep teasing me and
saying that I’ve got a big head.’

‘Of course you haven’t got a big head,’

said Mrs. Monster. ‘Just ignore them.
Now, will you do a little bit of shopping
for me? I need a sack of potatoes,
ten cartons of orange juice, a dozen
loaves of bread, eight cabbages and
a cauliflower. ‘’All right, Mum,’ said
the little monster, ‘but where’s your
shopping bag?’

‘Oh, that’s broken, I’m afraid,’ said

Mrs. Monster, ‘but it doesn’t matter -
just put the things in your cap.’

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 is what Lord Buddha has revealed
to the universe. The Principles of
Pancha Seela are based on five titles:
KILLING IS SIN. STEALING
IS SIN. BAD CONDUCT IS SIN.
LIEING IS SIN. DRINKING OF
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IS SIN.

On the base of the above Pancha

Seela, Buddha taught ten lessons
connected to human life. 1. Do not
kill.
2. Do not steal.
3. Do not prostitute.
4. Do not lie.
5. Do not blame others.
6. Do not scold others.
7. Do not gossip.
8. Do not desire another’s property.
9. Do not develop enemity with
others.
10. Do not think of defrauding
others. These doctrines are forever
HINDU TEMPLE OF GEORGIA and for all, irrespective of country,
caste, creed, religion, and time.
SRI SELVAM SIDDHAR -
If the people of the world followed these ten
WRITINGS ABOUT BUDDHA lessons, the results would be happiness and peace.
There would not be any war.
The mind of the human being functions in two
ways. 1. The Deluded Mind. 2. The Conditioned Just like bubbles of water, worldly life is perisable.

BUDDHA
Mind. We can see both kinds when considering Youth and beauty are also not permanent. The
an individual’s life as well as his life as it relates same principle is explained by the Tamil poet
to society as a whole. Many people belong to the ‘Pattinathar’ as follows.
Deluded Mind catecgory, and as a result suffering
will prevail in their life. Such a life is a hellish
existence. Those who posses a Conditioned
Mind can live in love and peace. This life will be
equivalent to a life on a heveanly plane. The mind
of such people will be considered as basic paradise.
After opening a new door and when we observe
the twelve good ways to our consciousness, we
are sure to attain redemption from sorrows. We
can live with happiness and peace. In one’s earthly
life, they will continue to find real happiness. This

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The king who is crowned also becomes ash. The
so-called wife, children and all one’s wealth will
be piled up by the entrance of the home. Relatives
and friends will go up to the grave yard. In addition,
what else for further way, that is just and beast, to
the sithe
of a grain, the goodness and penance if rendered
in the past birth, which will come throughout the
way with blessing. Even the mother who gave birth
and besought as a child also names the body as
dead one. The women who took a lot of gold also
simply wept and went away. The son to whom all
the education and wealth were granted, and those
who came around the body and broke the pot as the
symbol of last respect. The Lord! My God, the true
blessing and the redemption, I get only by catching
your feet which is the asylum forever.
while adult are going one by one falling like fruits
to the ground. Lord Buddha calls humankind and
advices them to do goodness at the earliest. One
should donate to deserving persons. One should
live with discipline. One should think good
thoughts. One should serve others. One should
honor their parents and elders. One should donate
a share of the benefit of goodness. One should
accept donations of goodness offered by others.
One should hear good norms and principles. One
should teach such principles to others. One should
get rid of crimes.

You can have great wealth and fame; after death

when you go to another world; you are going all
alone; your wife, children, and even your clothing
will not come with you.

If you happen to write upon water with

a stick, the words are not going
to stay, but will shortly vanish.
Like that life is also going to
disappear. The body is not
strong and rigid. It will break
just like a pot made out of
clay. The electric energy
secured from a waterfall
will not return to its
origion. Like that, in the
life of a man, his actions
and seasons will not come
back to him. Death is an
unchangeable certainty.
Then why should one fear
on that account? Some die in
the womb, and some others at
birth. Some others when they
can crawl, some when they can
walk, some at old age, and others
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 Char Ujle
D ecades ago, when I started selling
insurance, I asked one of my Indian
tennis buddies, why he did not call me
for his homeowners’ insurance, when he
closed on his house last week. The reply
came, “char-char ujle agaye,” which
means “four white insurance agents
came,” sent by his realtor, also a white
lady. He did not explain further, but I
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By Arun Misra, Ph.D.
understood that if a white agent comes
to see an Indian client, the Indian agent
This story has stuck in my mind for
over twenty years now, and I have seen it
being repeated time and again.
has no chance of getting the business.
This was from a friend with whom I
Over fifteen years ago, one of my good
used to play tennis almost every evening.
Indian friends and client, who allowed
What to expect from an unknown Indian
me numerous personal and business
prospect?
insurances for years, had remarked,
“No Indian agent can come to my home
or office, but you are an exception.” I
thanked him for this gesture, but it did not
seem so much like a compliment, as rather
a sad state of affairs. It had never sunk
in that though I was a good, competent
agent, I needed to ponder, why an Indian
agent is treated with disdain by an Indian
client, who runs to the white competition
so readily, and probably did business with
me, only out of pity for a fellow Indian.
There is a joke in Indian insurance circles,
that if one has to pick up a check of just
one hundred dollars from an Indian client,
the agent has to travel to the clients’ home
or office at least twice, because the first
time the client can not find his check
book! Plus, the agent has to take him to
a lunch for more than five or ten dollars
if he hopes to get any more business in
future. But if the same Indian client is
to give ten thousand dollars to a white
agent, he will drive to their office, and
will politely stand in the line to deliver the
funds to the agent’s secretary. In the early
1990’s, I encountered numerous Indians
running with stacks of money through the
parking lot, lobby, and elevators, rushing
to drop off funds to their white brokers, in
the exact same building where I worked
in Buckhead.
Whenever you go for lunch with an
Indian prospect or client, the agent will
always have to pick up the tab, no matter,
if you have made or will make any fees
or commissions from the discussions or
transactions you conduct. But bring a
white agent with you to the meeting, and
all of a sudden the same Indian client
becomes so generous, and will insist on
paying for all three of you - this is so
funny to watch!
In the last twenty years or so, I have
experienced the following situation again
and again. When an Indian engages in
entrepreneurship and opens a company
(generally from his basement or garage),
I get a call to visit and discuss their
insurance and investment needs. The
guy will have no money to pay my fees,
and may not even make it to better days
when I can expect to get paid properly for
my time and work. An established agent
generally will not come, as they are busy
chasing bigger fish. I receive plenty of
thanks, but no money. “Talk is cheap,”
always comes to mind. I spend lots of
time explaining what kind of insurance
they need, which ones can be avoided
to begin with, and where to get it at the
lowest price. The new business owner
feels so happy, obliged, and impressed
with my expertise and acumen, getting
settled in their business with so little
cash outlay. I feel proud helping some
poor fellow and holding their hand in
the process. Many do not succeed and I
consider it philanthropy.
Those who do succeed, a few years later
they rent an office outside their homes,
and employ their spouse or a family
member to answer phones and do clerical
jobs. My job then becomes filling various
tax, legal, and insurance forms, spend
hours of work, all free of cost. A few years
later, the same guy makes more money,
the spouse goes back home to look after
the children, and then hires a pretty white
lady to run the office. This is the signal
for me to go away, as the white secretary
really controls the Indian business owner.
She recommends her boyfriend, father,
brother, or sister as the new insurance
agent, as she can not understand me, and
does not like my services. She relates
better to her white folks. The Indian guy
has to move to a white neighborhood, be
friends with white people, and try to get
business from them! However, still I am
often shown the door. Like insurance
agents, Indian brokers, accountants,
office workers, and attorneys
are all replaced by their
white counterparts in due
course. The owner of
the business, who
used to call me
“uncle” and got
numerous
things
done
free, now does not even return my phone
calls. They consider, at this stage, giving
business to me as racism, nepotism, or
supporting an Indian who might have
questionable merits.
Once you establish the insurance and
investment plans for a company or an
individual, as an agent who gets paid only
by commissions, if they continue paying
premiums and keep you as their agent, it
takes years even decades to make enough
money for all the time and energy you
invest into the process. Few agents will
contact a start up business, but will chase
established companies, and steal your
business and clients in seconds, as Indian
business owners fall for the company of
whites so fast, and make them the agents
of record and let them receive fees on
the work you have done. Many big, well
established Indian owned companies of
all types, here in town, now have passed
through these stages, dozens of them,
through me. I well remember. I have
tried to protest each such incident on the
grounds of morality, decency and legality.
I have lost every time.
Can an Indian agent, against such odds,
succeed in approaching a well established
Indian business owner for their insurance
and investment business? Impossible!
Many of my larger Indian clients have
asked me, “Why don’t you have many
white clients?” If a successful Indian
avoids dealing with an Indian
agent, will a successful white
guy bring his or her business
to a Desi agent? Never.
Many a times I have
been asked by
affluent Indians
moving to
town, to
find
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them an attorney and an accountant, who must be white, on the
grounds that Indians (Desis) are not very professional, and they
may divulge the information on their wealth to fellow Indians.
I have had plenty of white friends in every profession, but once
they get a foot in the door they bring their own friendly insurance
agent, which becomes more acceptable to these affluent Indians
than me, and I am out. I have lost numerous such prospects.

A pretty white teller girl at a bank, with a little twinkle

in her eyes, or an invitation to a game of golf, can get
an Indian’s fifty thousand dollars in CDs with such
ease, I always wonder. But for an Indian broker or
agent getting the same account will take ten visits,
several years, and numerous lunches, in addition to
donations to their Indian associations and temples.

Once an Indian is out of the boat and gets car

insurance from a white agent, for the next five
years he drives all his fellow Indians and family
members to this white agent to establish a
friendship, spending hours to cultivate the goodwill
of this white American guy, and for no personal
financial gain. Once his insurance claim is denied,
however he will call me for help and promise to bring
all his friends to me, but only after this disenchantment.
Similarly when I quote a premium, an average Indian will
fume at the high cost; but, if I send my white office secretary
to collect a check, she will bring twice the amount, while I
can not succeed in bringing even half that. What misplaced
generosity!

If I narrate my experiences from the real estate transactions and

mortgage business, I will bruise many more egos and offend a
host of more people. Thus I will save those for the future. This
narrative is not to offend my friends, clients, and fellow Indians,
for I affirm and concede that a majority of my clients in insurance,
investments, real estate, and mortgage have been people from
the Indian subcontinent. Their help and support has helped me
to receive numerous laurels and awards in my profession, and
has put bread on my table for over two decades. I still have some
of my original clients of over 20 years, and still have plenty of
support and help from our community. I have lived comfortably;
raised and educated my children well at the best schools, and
now have plenty of grandchildren to play with. With plenty of
thanks and appreciation to the community, I merely want to
point out that; I wish the journey I have taken had been a little
easier than it was. But, I have enjoyed it immensely. I did fairly
well and I have never regretted leaving academia back in 1985.

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In this Alternative Medicines page we recently learned
about some food items that have great medicinal
effect. They are used as foods however, rather than
as medicinal products. The Alternative Medicine
World’s motto is “Food is medicine and medicine is
food.” All alternative medicine practitioners follow
this rule and help people to reduce the usage of the
other medicines. In this issue we will learn about two
wonderful foods that work very well as medicines.
Black Pepper and Cumin seeds are the twins of the
alternative medicines world. In this issue we will
learn about these wonderful twins.
Cyminum, a member of the parsley family. The cumin
plant grows to 30-50 cm (1-2 ft) tall and is harvested
by hand. Cumin seeds resemble caraway seeds, being
oblong in shape, longitudinally ridged, and yellow-
brown in color. It is an herbaceous annual plant, with
a slender branched stem 20-30 cm tall. The leaves are
5-10 cm long, pinnate, or bipinnate, with thread-like
leaflets. The flowers are small, white or pink, and borne
in umbels. The fruit is a lateral bursiform or ovoid, 4-
5 mm long, containing a single seed. Cumin seeds are
similar to fennel and anise seeds in appearance, but
are smaller and darker in color.

The English word “Cumin” was derived from the

Cumen
Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum
French word “Cumin”. The spice is native to Arabic-
speaking Syria where Cumin thrives in its hot and arid
lands. Cumin seeds have been found in some ancient
Syrian archeological sites. Folk etymology connects
the word with the Persian city Kerman where, the story
goes, most of ancient Persia’s Cumin was produced.
For the Persians the expression “carrying Cumin
to Kerman” has the same meaning as the English
language phrase “carrying coals to Newcastle.”
Kerman, locally called “Kermun”, became “Kumun”,
and finally “Cumin” in the European languages.

In Northern India and Nepal, Cumin is known as

Jeera, and in Sri Lanka it is known as Duru; the white
variety being Suduru and the large variety is Maduru.
It is one of the ingredients in the spice mix Berbere.
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Cumin has been in use since ancient times. Originally also used to season many dishes, either ground or as
cultivated in Iran and Mediterranean region, Cumin whole seeds, as it draws out their natural sweetnesses.
is mentioned in the Bible in both the Old Testament It is traditionally added to curries, enchiladas, tacos,
and the New Testament. It was also known in ancient and other Middle-Eastern, Indian, Cuban, and
Greece and Rome. The Greeks kept Cumin on the Mexican-style foods. Cumin has also been used on
dining table in its own container (much as pepper is meat in addition to other common seasonings.
frequently kept today), and this practice continues
in Morocco today. Superstition during the Middle Cumin seeds are a good source of iron. Iron is an
Ages cited that Cumin kept chickens and lovers from integral component of hemoglobin, which transports
wandering. It was also believed that a happy life oxygen from the lungs to all body cells, and is also
awaited the bride and groom who carried Cumin seed part of key enzyme systems for energy production
throughout the wedding ceremony. and metabolism. Additionally, iron is instrumental
in keeping your immune system healthy. Iron is
Cumin is also said to help in treatment of the common particularly important for menstruating women, who
cold, when added to hot milk and consumed. In South lose iron each month. Additionally, growing children
Asia, Cumin tea (dry seeds boiled in hot water) is and adolescents have an increased need for iron, as do
used to distinguish false-labors (due to gas) from real women who are pregnant or lactating.

Cumin seeds have traditionally been noted to be of

benefit to the digestive system, and scientific research
is beginning to bear out Cumin’s age-old reputation.
Research has shown that Cumin stimulates the
secretion of pancreatic enzymes, compounds necessary
for proper digestion and nutrient assimilation. In one
study, Cumin was shown to protect laboratory animals
from developing stomach and liver tumors. This
protective effect may be due to Cumin’s potent free-
radical scavenging abilities as well as the ability it has
shown to enhance the liver’s detoxification enzymes.
Since free-radical scavenging and detoxification are
important considerations for the general maintenance
of wellnes, Cumin’s contribution to the body’s health
may be even more profound.

Black Pepper
Black Pepper is a flowering vine in the family
Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually
labor. In Sri Lanka, toasting cumin seeds and then
dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The fruit,
boiling them in water makes a tea used to soothe
known as a peppercorn when dried, is a small drupe
acute stomach problems. Cumin seeds are used as
of five millimetres in diameter, dark red when fully
a spice for their distinctive aroma, and are popular
mature, containing a single seed. Peppercorns, and the
in North African, Middle Eastern, Western Chinese,
powdered pepper derived from grinding them, may
Indian, Cuban, and Northern Mexican cuisines.
be described as black pepper, white pepper, red/pink
pepper, green pepper, and very often simply pepper.
In herbal medicine, Cumin is classified as stimulant,
The terms pink peppercorns, red pepper, and green
carminative, and antimicrobial. Cumin is a critical
pepper are also used to describe the fruits of other,
ingredient in Chili Powder, and is found in Garam
unrelated plants. Black pepper is native to South India
Masala, Curry Powder, and Bahaarat. Cumin seeds are
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and is extensively cultivated there and elsewhere in Alternative processes are used for removing the outer
tropical regions. Black pepper is also cultivated in the fruit from the seed. In the U.S., white pepper is often
Coorg area of Karnataka. used in dishes such as light-colored sauces or mashed
potatoes, where ground black pepper would visibly
Dried ground pepper is one of the most common spices stand out. There is disagreement regarding which is
in European cuisine and its descendants, having been generally spicier. They have differing flavors.
known and prized since antiquity for both its flavor
and its use as a medicine. It is also found on nearly Black, green, pink, and white peppercorns are also
every dinner table in several parts of the world, often widely known. Even though there are a lot of varieties
alongside table salt. Black pepper is produced from of pepper only the black peeper and white pepper
the still-green unripe berries of the pepper plant. The are widely used. Ground black pepper and pepper
berries are cooked briefly in hot water, both to clean shaker Green pepper, like black, is made from the
them and to prepare them for drying. The berries unripe berries. Pickled peppercorns, also green, are
are dried in the sun or by machine for several days, unripe berries preserved in brine or vinegar. Fresh,
during which the fruit around the seed shrinks and unpreserved green pepper berries, largely unknown in
darkens into a thin, wrinkled black layer. Once dried, the West, are used in some Asian cuisines, particularly
the fruits are called black peppercorns. Thai cuisine. Their flavor has been described as
piquant, fresh, and having a bright aroma. They decay
White pepper consists of the seed only, with the skin quickly if not dried or preserved.
of the fruit removed. This is usually accomplished by
process known as retting, where fully ripe berries are Peppercorns are often categorized under a label
soaked in water for about a week, during which the describing their region or port of origin. Two well-
flesh of the fruit softens and decomposes. Rubbing known types come from India’s Malabar Coast:
then removes what remains Malabar pepper and Tellicherry pepper. Tellicherry
of the fruit, and is a higher-grade pepper, made from the largest,
the naked seed ripest 10% of berries from Malabar plants grown on
is dried. Mount Tellicherry. Sarawak pepper is produced
in the Malaysian portion of Borneo, and
Lampong pepper on Indonesia’s island of
Sumatra. White Muntok pepper is another
Indonesian product, from Bangka Island.
The pepper plant is a perennial woody
vine growing to four metres in height
on supporting trees, poles, or trellises.
It is a spreading vine, rooting readily
where trailing stems touch the ground.
The leaves are alternate, entire, five
to ten centimeters long and three to
six centimeters broad. The flowers are
small, produced on pendulous spikes
four to eight centimeters long at the leaf
nodes, the spikes lengthening from 7 to 15
centimeters as the fruit matures.

Black pepper is grown in soil that is neither

too dry nor susceptible to flooding, moist,
well-drained and rich in organic matter.
Trees with rough bark are favored over
those with smooth bark, as the pepper
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plants climb rough bark more readily. Competing
plants are cleared away, leaving only sufficient trees
to provide shade and permit free ventilation. The roots
are covered in leaf mulch and manure, and the shoots
are trimmed twice a year. On dry soils the young
plants require watering every other day during the dry
season for the first three years. The plants bear fruit
from the fourth or fifth year, and typically continue
to bear fruit for seven years. The cuttings are usually
cultivars, selected both for yield and quality of fruit.
A single stem will bear 20 to 30 fruiting spikes. The
harvest begins as soon as one or two berries at the
base of the spikes begin to turn red, before the fruit is
mature, and when full grown and still hard; if allowed
to ripen, the berries lose pungency, and ultimately fall
off and are lost. The spikes are collected and spread
out to dry in the sun, then the peppercorns are stripped
off the spikes.
Black pepper is native to Southeast Asia. It is most
closely related to other Asian species. Pepper has
been used as a spice in India since prehistoric times.
Pepper is native to India and has been known to Indian
cooking since at least 2000 BC. Like many eastern
spices, pepper is widely used both as seasoning and
as medicine. Long pepper, being stronger, was often
the preferred medication, but both were used.
pepper, and some say that pepper is not in fact a very
effective sneeze-producer at all. It has been shown
that Piperine can dramatically increase the absorption
of Selenium, Vitamin B and Beta-carotene as well as
other nutrients.
Buddhists monks were not allowed to take any kind
of medication. But they were allowed to take some
natural herbs as medicines. As a medicine, Pepper
appears in the Buddhist literatures and also as one of
the few medicines allowed to be carried by a monk.
Pepper is eliminated from the diet of patients having
abdominal surgery and ulcers because of its irritating
effect upon the intestines, being replaced by what is
referred to as a bland diet.
Pepper loses flavor and aroma through evaporation,
so airtight storage helps preserve pepper’s original
spiciness longer. Pepper can also lose flavor when
exposed to light, which can transform Piperine into
nearly tasteless Isochavicine. Once ground, pepper’s
aromatics can evaporate quickly; most culinary
sources recommend grinding whole peppercorns
immediately before use for this reason. Sometimes
honey is mixed with pepper to reduce its irritating
effect.

In the next issue we will learn about some more foods

Black peppercorns figure in remedies in Ayurveda, that are used as medicines.
Siddha, and Unani medicines in India. The Atharva
Veda’s Book of Medicines “Ayurveda” prescribes
pepper (or perhaps long pepper) for such illnesses
as constipation, diarrhea, earache, gangrene, heart
disease, hernia, hoarseness, indigestion, insect bites,
insomnia, joint pain, liver problems, lung disease,
oral abscesses, sunburn, tooth decay, and toothaches.
Various ancients also recommend pepper to treat eye
problems - often by applying salves or poultices made
with pepper directly to the eye. There is no current
medical evidence that any of these treatments has
any benefit; pepper applied directly to the eye would
be quite uncomfortable and possibly damaging.

Pepper has long been believed to cause sneezing;

this is still believed true today. Some sources say
that Piperine, a substance present in Black Pepper,
irritates the nostrils, causing the sneezing. Some say
that it is just the effect of the fine dust in ground
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I wish to thank all the readers for the cranium, jaw, and facial bones.
extending their support to our Externally, rulerships are more
magazine the Siddhi Times. Due complicated; and other parts of the
to this over whelming support the head and face are ruled by Taurus
magazine has become the best of its and Scorpio. All of the planets rule
kind throughout the country. Over various other external parts as well.
the past issues we have discussed For example, the Sun rules the right
a lot about Vedic Astrology. In eye in the male, and the left eye in
this issue I wish to discuss about the female, while the Moon rules
how Vedic Astrology controls your the left eye in the male and right
health. Not many people realize eye in the female. Aries influences
that their health can be tracked by all kinds of head complaints such
the stars! Each of the planets and as sinusitis, headaches, tooth and
signs has particular areas of the gum afflictions, and baldness. Sri Sri Selvam “Siddhar”
body that they influence through Those who were born in Aries are
their rulership. Aries rules the more prone to accidents or injuries complaints. The pathological
Head; Taurus rules the Throat; to the head and face. As a sign of tendencies of this sign are stroke,
Gemini rules the Breath; Cancer this celestial association, many croup, tonsillitis, lymphatic stasis
rules the Breasts; Leo rules the Aries individuals are born with a of the neck and head, and laryngitis.
Heart; Virgo rules the Abdomen; birth mark on their head or face. Taurus rules the throat, giving a
Libra rules the Kidneys; Scorpio powerful, often beautiful voice.
rules the Private Parts; Sagittarius Taurus Rules the Throat The influence of Venus opens
rules the Hips; Capricorn rules the Externally, Taurus rules the up a world of musical talent and
Knees; Aquarius rules the Ankles; throat, neck, ears, and lower jaw. appreciation, so Taureans are good
and Pisces Rules the Feet. Let me Internally, it rules the thyroid singers and musicians, or at least,
briefly explain the main points of gland, pharynx, larynx, jugular love music and can be a force on
Atharva Veda on this subject. vein, tonsils, Eustachian tubes, the business side of music.
cervical ganglia, and carotid
Aries Rules the Head. arteries. Structurally, it rules the Gemini Rules the Breath
The head, taken as a whole, is occipital, cervical vertebrae, lower Externally, Gemini rules the
ruled by Aries. Yet, the Signs have jaw and teeth, chin and palate. The shoulders and upper arms.
an internal, external, and structural vulnerable parts of the body are the Internally, Gemini rules the breath,
relationship. Internally, Aries neck, throat, shoulders and upper nerve fibers, thymus gland, lungs,
rules the brain, nerve centers, and torso. Stiff necks, sore throats and trachea, and bronchi. Structurally,
carotid arteries. Externally it rules earaches are common Taurean Gemini rules the clavicle, scapula,

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and humerus. This double sign
portends the native suffering from
two diseases at the same time. The
pathological action of this sign is
nervousness, negativity, passivity,
or even restlessness. Tuberculosis,
asthma, and anemia are common
to Gemini. The vulnerable parts
of the body are the arms, hands,
fingers, lungs, nervous system, and
especially the sense of hearing.
Respiratory problems and various
nervous conditions are common
to the people of Gemini. Gemini’s
health complaints are benefited
with exposure to rays from the
orange spectrum of light. Gemini
is traditionally considered a barren
sign.
Cancer Rules the Breasts
The crab is Cancer’s astrological
symbol, so when threatened, people
with Cancer prominent in their
chart tend to armor themselves by
withdrawing into solitude. When
upset, they use food as consolation,
which in turn can result in obesity
or food allergies. The Sun in Cancer
reflects a weakened physical
constitution. Externally, it rules
the breasts, the epigastria region,
and the elbows. Internally, it rules
the stomach, the digestive organs,
and the upper lobe of the liver, the
thoracic duct, the pancreas, blood
serum, and the womb. The entire act
of digestion and peristalsis is ruled
by Cancer. Indigestion, stomach
ulcer, flatulence, jaundice, liver
torpidity, and mammary affections
are common. Be on guard against
lymphatic stasis. Structurally,
Cancer rules the maxillae (the
bones of the face). People with
Cancer active in their charts are
subject to coughs, indigestion, gas,
gallstones, and general problems
with stomach, liver, and intestines,
plus emotional disorders such as
depression, hypochondria, and
hysteria.
Leo Rules the Heart
Leo represents the heart of the
physical system. It is a fire sign
that heats the body and can lead to
a loss of equilibrium between body
and mind. Internally, Leo rules the
heart, spinal cord, liver, spleen,
pulmonary arteries, aorta, and the
superior and inferior vena cava.
Externally, the Lion governs the
back and forearm, and structurally,
the twelve dorsal vertebrae. The
diseases of Leo predominately
involve the heart, most seriously
occlusion of cardiac arteries by
blood clot bringing on a heart
attack. Nervous tension can affect
the heart with palpitations. The fire
of Leo tends to fevers, and heart-
related issues such as pericarditis
and rheumatic heart disease. It
is linked to jaundice and eye
problems as well. Leo, though
fond of children, is traditionally a
barren sign.
Virgo Rules the Abdomen
Internally, Virgo rules the
abdominal region, large and small
intestines, spleen, solar plexus,
lower lobes of the liver, pancreas,
portal veins, and has some
influence on the generative organs.
Externally, it rules the umbilicus,
hands, and nails. Structurally, it
rules the carpal bones. Health
conscious Virgo makes an effort to
stay physically fit and Virgo people
don’t mind repetitive exercise
routines, if they can see achievable
outcomes. They enjoy tennis,
racquetball, swimming, sailing,
fishing, and biking, even though
athletically they are not overly
competitive. It’s just that they
always seek to perfect whatever
skills they may have, primarily
for the sake of doing a thing
well. Talented in various crafts,
dressmaking, and designing, Virgo
may also take a particular interest
in such things as cartography,
travel, and philately. Virgo rules
the sinuses, respiratory system,
and bowels. Colds, flu, allergies,
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and problems with intestines and organs. Internally, it rules the on the liver, lungs, and motor
constipation are common Virgoan gonads, hemoglobin, bladder, nerves. Structurally, it rules the
complaints. Black moods and prostate, descending colon, four coccygeal vertebrae, sacral
despondency from time to time sigmoid flexure, and rectum. It bones, and the femur. The diseases
can adversely affect others in the has influence over the vocal cords of Sagittarius particularly involve
vicinity. Traditionally, Virgo is a and larynx. Structurally it rules the hips and thighs. Injury to these
barren sign. the pubic bones, coccyx, and nasal areas is common, especially if
bones. This sign also influences horse-riding is involved. The pain
Libra Rules the Kidneys the thymus and thyroid glands, of sciatica has long been associated
Libra internally rules the excretory the liver, uterus, menstruation, with this sign. The expansive,
functions through the kidneys sweat glands, and the endocrine pleasure loving influence of
and the skin. Externally, it rules glands in general. Scorpio rules Jupiter inclines to the excessive
the lumbar region, buttocks, the reproductive organs and the consumption of rich food and drink,
adrenals, and vasomotor system. excretory system. Those with sometimes leading to arthritic pains
And structurally, the sign rules the Scorpio active in their charts in the hips. Since Sagittarius is a
lumbar vertebrae. The pathological may suffer headaches, infections, fire sign, the tendency to feverish
tendencies of this sign are lumbago, and fevers, along with various complaints is also marked.
kidney disease, uremia, polyuria, illnesses associated with what
renal calculi, and edema. Libra Capricorn Rules the Knees
used to be called the secret parts.
rules the kidneys, lower back, Scorpio people however have a Externally, Capricorn rules the
and ovaries. Lower back pain, strong constitution and can usually
joints (especially the knees), hair,
and problems caused by too much overcome their problems, many teeth, and skin. Internally, the
sugar or rich food are common of which are of their own making,mucous membranes, the peripheral
complaints. Librans are also due to their clandestine activities.
nerves, and portions of the
subject to interminable hovering stomach come under Capricorn’s
between alternatives, or inability Sagittarius Rules the Hips influence. Structurally, Capricorn
to make firm decisions, especially Externally, Sagittarius rules rules the skeleton, bones, and
under pressure, when they can be the region around the hips, patella. The planet Lord Sun is
pushed by others into taking steps gluteal muscles, thighs, and has weak in this sign, but Capricorn
they may later regret. considerable influence over all does tend towards longevity
the muscles in general. Internally, unless afflicted by the Moon or
Scorpio Rules the Private Parts it has ruler ship of the sciatic Saturn. Many diseases result from
Externally, Scorpio rules the nose, nerve, iliac arteries and veins, business anxieties. The accidents
the pubic area, and the genital and has considerable influence and injuries of this sign are broken

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bones, sprains, dislocations, and
strains and pains of the knees
and below. While sensitive skin,
allergies, and broken bones are
common problems, worrying too
much can also result in physical
disorders. Capricorn suffers from
insecurity and anxiety in youth, but
blossoms under Saturn in the later
years. Capricorn people do not
readily yield to disease, but once
sick they hold onto the symptoms
and can become hypochondriacs.
Worry and anguish can also result
in health problems like heart attack
if they are not careful to relieve
their stress with proper exercise.
The pathological tendencies
are crystallization, dryness, and
constriction. Routine massage
and foot reflexology can be of
considerable benefit.
Aquarius Rules the Ankles
Externally this sign rules the calves,
tibia, and ankles. Internally, the Sun
in Aquarius rules the circulation,
breath, and eyesight. Structurally,
Aquarius rules over the bones of the
lower limbs. It is closely associated
with the blood and circulation. The
pathological action of Aquarius is
towards nervousness, gloom, and
sensitivity leading to habits and
fixed ideas that make disease persist
and linger. Aquarians are prone to Today’s medical world has become
varicose veins, hypertension, heart vast. Hospitals and research
problems, and a tendency toward laboratory facilities have grown
blood impurities. Aquarius rules to a tremendous height. Yet,
the shins, ankles, and circulatory without having anything like we
system, while cramps, allergies, have today, our ancestors utilized
sudden illness, and freak accidents these astrological factors in their
are common for those with preventative and diagnostic health
Aquarius active in their charts. practices thousands of years ago.
They may also suffer from various They are all explained in Atharva
nervous disorders. Veda.
Pisces Rules the Feet I will meet with you all in our next
Internally, Pisces rules the issue with some more thoughts on
lymphatic system, sensorial fluids Vedic Astrology. I pray Lord Shiva
and functions of the glands in and Goddess Vanadurga to shower
general. Externally, it rules the their entire blessings on all of you
feet and toes, and structurally, the to have a comfortable living.
bones of the feet.
Swelling, allergic reaction to
drugs, injuries to the feet and
related problems are common
complaints; but the Piscean
emotional nature can also
make them vulnerable to
psychosomatic illness. The
susceptibility of the Piscean
nature to drugs and alcohol
as a way of dealing with the
pressures of the world needs
to be addressed in a sensitive
and realistic way.
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BED BUGS REINFEST THE WORLD
Even though Bed Bugs are a common
problem that spread vastly through
worldwide travel systems at alarming
levels, many people still ask, “Exactly,
what are Bed Bugs?”
Bed Bugs, Cimex Lectularius (Cimicidae)
according to the Harvard School of
Public Health, are small wingless insects
that feed only upon the blood of warm-
blooded animals. Bed bugs and their
relatives have evolved as nest parasites.
Certain kinds inhabit bird nests and bat
roosts and await the return of their hosts;
many others have adapted and thrive in
the homes (nests) of all types of humans,
rich or poor, modern or not.
Newly hatched bed bugs are about the
size of a poppy seed, and adults are about
1/4 of an inch in length. From above they
are oval in shape, but are flattened from
top to bottom.
Bed bugs surface color ranges from nearly
white (just after molting) or a light tan to
a deep brown or burnt orange. The host’s
blood may appear as a dark red or black
mass within the bug’s body. Bed Bugs do
not develop wings and cannot fly. When
disturbed, bed bugs actively seek shelter
in dark cracks and crevices. Cast skins of
bed bugs are sometimes discovered.
What harm do bed bugs cause in the
spread of pathogens (disease-causing
germs)?
Bed bugs seek out people and animals,
generally at night while these hosts are
asleep, and painlessly sip a few drops
of blood. While feeding, they inject a
tiny amount of their saliva into the skin.
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Repeated exposures to bed bug bites during
a period of several weeks or more causes
people to become sensitized to the saliva
of these bugs; additional bites may then
result in mild to intense allergic responses.
The affected person should resist the urge
to scratch the bites, as this may intensify
the irritation and itching, and may lead
to secondary infection. Physicians often
treat patients with antihistamines and
corticosteroids to reduce allergic reactions
and inflammation.
Bed bugs cause various allergic reactions
(sometimes significant reactions,
including anaphylaxis), secondary
skin infections, sleep deprivation,
stress, anxiety, depression, and having
historically provoked desperate and
unsafe applications of pesticides in
previously common efforts to self-treat an
infestation. Bronchial asthma and infant
anemia have been suggested by studies
but more research is ongoing to further
establish the risks. Many elderly, disabled,
and illness sufferers face significant
challenges in eradicating infestations
with conventional preparation and control
measures, which are chemically invasive
and labor-intensive. Many also have
reported feeling socially isolated during
an infestation.
As to where do bed bugs occur, bed bugs
and their relatives occur nearly worldwide.
bed bugs became relatively scarce during
the latter part of the 20th century, but their
populations have resurged in recent years,
particularly throughout parts of North
America, India, throughout southern Asia,
Europe, and Australia. They are most
abundant in rooms where people sleep,
and they generally hide nearest the bed
or other furniture used for sleeping. Bed
bugs are most active in the middle of the
night, but when hungry, they will venture
out during the day to seek a host. Their
flattened bodies allow them to conceal
themselves in cracks and crevices around
the room and within furniture, including
electric sockets. Favored hiding sites
include the bed frame, mattress and box
spring. Clutter around the room offers
additional sites for these bugs to hide, and
increases the difficulty in eliminating bed
bugs once they have become established.
Bed bugs invade homes while readily
hiding in small crevices (as stowaways)
in luggage, furniture, clothing, pillows,
boxes, and other such objects when
these are moved between apartments,
homes and hotels (travel). Used furniture,
particularly bed frames and mattresses,
are a common risk factor in harboring
bed bugs and their eggs. Thus, one should
carefully scrutinize and consider the
history of any used furniture, particularly
‘street’ items so plentiful at the beginning
and end of each academic year. Because
they readily survive for many months
without feeding, bed bugs may already be
present in apparently ‘vacant’ and ‘clean’
apartments. Bed bugs can wander between
adjoining apartments through voids in
walls and holes though which wires and
pipes pass. In a few cases, bats and/or birds
may introduce and maintain bed bugs and
their close relatives (bat bugs and bird
bugs). Pest control personnel should be
mindful of the presence of blood feeding
insects and mites that may be left behind
after removing nests or roosts of birds and
bats in and on the home.
Bed bugs should be suspected if residents
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complain of bites that occurred while
sleeping. The bedroom and other sleeping
areas should be carefully examined for
bed bugs and signs of bed bug activity.
Folds and creases in the bed linens, and
seams and tufts of mattresses and box
springs, in particular, may harbor bed
bugs or their eggs. They may also be
found within pleats of curtains, beneath
loose areas of wallpaper near the bed,
in corners of desks and dressers, within
spaces of wicker furniture, behind cove
molding, and in laundry or other items on
the floor or around the room. Sometimes,
characteristic dark brown or reddish
fecal spots of bed bugs are apparent on
the bed linens, mattress or walls near the
bed. A peculiar coriander-like odor may
be detected in some heavily infested
residences. Adhesive-based traps used
for sampling insects or rodents are not
particularly effective for trapping bed
bugs.
In 2007, Eco Living Friendly (ELF)
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Eco Living Friendly’s “ELF for Bed
BugsTM was originally studied as
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Virginia Tech Department of Entomology
Dr. Dini M. Miller and Technical
Assistant Tim McCoy at Dodson Urban
Pest Management Laboratory(DUPML):
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“The Beg Bug Terminator solution(s)…
act as insecticidal soap(s), which disrupt
the structure and permeability of the
insects’ cell membranes. Cell contents
are able to leak from the damaged cells,
and the insect quickly dies…capable of
causing rapid knock down and mortality
when sprayed…but do not have any
residual insecticidal activity.”
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Dr Commander’s ELF for BedBugsTM,
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Rid bed bugs by thoroughly cleaning the
infested rooms as well as others in the
residence. Strip bedding and thoroughly
spray a mist of non-toxic Dr. Commander’s
ELF for BedBugsTM over every inch of
all pillow, mattress, and frame surfaces.
Allow to dry. Separate and flip mattress
while spraying box springs, top/sides/
bottom. Continue to spray non-toxic Dr
Commander’s ELF for BedBugsTM daily
around base areas of your bed for at least
three weeks. Also, spray immediate floor
and wall areas daily. Bed Bug colonies
can multiply in cracks, crevices, wall
outlets (be careful of electric shock!),
picture frames, old or used furniture,
luggage, etc. After three weeks, continue
spraying bed surfaces when changing
bedding. Always use Hot Water setting
(preferably with bleach) when laundering
sheets and pillowcases. Running heavier
blankets and comforters through a HOT
dryer cycle without washing (between
professional cleanings) is also a very
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used consistently. Scrub infested surfaces
with a stiff brush with Dr. Commander’s
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destroy eggs, and use a powerful vacuum
to remove as many bed bugs as possible
from cracks and crevices. Dismantling
bed frames will expose additional bug
hiding sites. Remove drawers from desks
and dressers and turn furniture over, if
possible, to inspect and clean all hiding
spots.
Mattresses and box springs can be
permanently encased within special
mattress bags. Once they are installed,
inspect the bags to ensure they are
undamaged; if any holes or tears are found,
seal these completely with permanent
tape. Any bugs trapped within these
sealed bags will eventually die. Continue
to spray Dr Commander’s ELF for Bed
BugsTM on encasement surfaces.
To prevent bed bugs from crawling onto
a bed, pull the bed frame away from the
wall, tuck sheets and blankets so they

won’t contact the floor, and place the frame legs into dishes
or cups of mineral oil and Dr. Commander’s ELF for Bed
BugsTM.
Caulk and seal all holes where pipes and wires penetrate walls
and floor, and fill cracks around baseboards and cove moldings
to further reduce harborages.
Because bed bugs and other pests may spread through cracks and
holes in the walls, ceilings and floors, it is wise for apartment/
condominium dwellers to seek cooperation with neighbors and
management to inspect and encourage treatment of adjoining
apartments on the same floor as well as those directly above and
below.
Don’t panic. Although bed bugs can be annoying, they can be
battled safely and successfully if you adopt a well-considered
strategy using Dr. Commander’s ELF for Bed BugsTM. It is not
necessary to dispose of furniture that is useful. Infested furniture
can be cleaned and treated with Dr Commander’s ELF for Bed
BugsTM . Placing infested furniture (particularly mattresses)
into common areas or on the street may simply help spread bed
bugs to the homes of other people. Infested furniture intended
for permanent disposal should be completely defaced to make it
less attractive to other people. Officials in some municipalities
affix to potentially infested furniture a label to warn of bed bugs.
To reduce opportunities of infested furniture re-entering their
building, building managers should ensure that any disposed
furniture is locked within a dumpster or immediately carted
away to a landfill or waste facility.
Travelers increasingly encounter bed bugs during their stays
away from home. Dr Commander’s ELF for Bed BugsTM has
a travel size that is refillable for handy traveling. If signs of bed
bugs were observed, suspected, or confirmed by being the victim
of bed bug bites, consider the possibility that you may have
unwittingly transported bed bugs or their eggs in your luggage
and other personal effects. Clothing should be laundered in a
manner to kill bugs and their eggs before, or as soon as, these
items are brought back into the home. Suitcases should be
carefully inspected, scrubbed with a stiff dry brush, thoroughly
vacuumed, and then thoroughly sprayed with Dr Commander’s
ELF for Bed BugsTM. Leaving suspected infected luggage for
several hours in a closed vehicle in full summer sun may further
assist their elimination.
Unlike safe non-toxic Dr. Commander’s ELF for Bed BugsTM , DO
NOT apply any insecticide or pesticide to mattresses or to surfaces that
would be in direct contact with a person. Many common products can
be harmful to people and pets. READ and UNDERSTAND the label.
Dangerously toxic insecticide formulations used to treat bed bug
infestations consist mainly of the following:
1) Insecticidal dusts with insecticides that abrade the insect’s outer
waxy coat and cause the bugs to dry out quickly. Some consist of a
finely ground glass or silica powder. These dry dusts can also create
allergic responses in sensitive peoples’ airways.
2) Contact insecticides are those that kill the bugs shortly after they
come into direct contact with the product or its residue. These mainly
consist of one or more kinds of
a) Pyrethroids (synthetic analogs of the extract of chrysanthemum
flowers). As Nerve Poisons these products tend to rapidly ‘knock down’
bugs that wander over or otherwise contact the insecticide. Because
pyrethroids can be irritating and repellent to many insects, bed bugs
may avoid treated surfaces.
b) Pyrethrins are environmentally toxic and dangerous according to
EPA’s Pesticide Action Network (PAN), Acute Toxicity Description
Studies. Inhaling pyrethrins can cause coughing, wheezing, shortness
of breath, runny or stuffy nose, chest pain, or difficulty breathing. Skin
contact can cause a rash, itching, or blisters.
3) Insect Growth Regulators (IGR) affect the development and
reproduction of insects. Although these products can be quite effective
in reducing the population of the pests, they do not kill bugs quickly.
Thus, pest control operators often use these products as a supplement to
other kinds of insecticides.
Be aware that you may spread bed bugs with you from your own infested
residence if you “attempt an escape” by moving to another apartment,
home or hotel. Generally, it is best to leave your possessions in your
home or apartment when it is treated. With ELF for Bed BugsTM it is
safe around sleeping, working, food preparation, and eating.
Some building managers have allowed infested apartments to remain
vacant of tenants for extended intervals in attempts to ‘out wait’ or
‘starve’ the bed bugs. This strategy would rarely make good sense, as
bed bugs are well adapted to patiently wait for the return of their hosts.
Each bed bug needs only one full blood meal to develop to the next
developmental stage, and they can readily wait months between feeding
opportunities. Under ideal conditions, adult bed bugs can survive for
more than one year between meals. Thus, infested residences should
be aggressively managed with ELF for Bed BugsTM to eliminate bed
bugs.
This information will help you to more effectively identify and safely
manage a suspected bed bug infestation. This article is published to
assist homeowners, property managers and tenants with safe non-toxic
methods relevant to the identification and effective elimination of bed
bugs.
For information about the identification, biology, and management of
head lice or other kinds of pests, please visit: www.elfbrands.com.
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Kind Attention: Zodiac Connection is based upon moon and not upon sun Sri Selvam “Siddhar”

Mesham
This month prior to Summer, will be very simple and ordinary. Lord your sign,
Lord Mars stands in straight 7th sign to that of Lord Saturn. Your efforts and
attempts are facing challenges with blockades. The finance and rotation of funds
are slow down. The attention in job and profession is half the way with promise
and the other half the way with alterations. That means firm and right conditions are missing. Specifically in regards
with family, finance and close mates, the expected prospects are hiding in shadow. No clear resolution is found.

Women and children at home: Very moderate month likely to pass. Of course their needs and other programs are
met with half the way. They have to wait till the 3rd week of this month. Lord Jupiter cares to a good extent to keep
the health in good condition. Lord Mars and Lord Jupiter act up on family, finance and education. Lord Jupiter plays
his role as compromiser when Lord Mars tries to disturb the sign Rishaba.

Students and their studies: Initiative care is really taken, but the circumstances are dragging for waste of times.
Friends and other engagements will interfere and the precious hours of education are given a secondary place. As
it is a normal approach that will give only the minimum marks. It is most importantant to gain good rank. Early
morning studies will help them to project themselves.

Businesspeople, professionals and Employees: Some kind of blocked situation and arrested moments are seen.
The reason being the debilitated Lord Jupiter combines with Lord Raaghu. But they can over come with essential
success.

Lovers and their trend for this month: Lord Venus is in Astangatha situation and his rays are submerged with Lord
Sun. This is a kind of freedom less state and inconvenience. The understandings and open talks are also not seen
properly. For outward show it is promising but the result in word is held with restrictions.

Married Persons and spouses: The rule of Astangatha situation does not permit an easy moment and attachment.
Lord Sun’s occupation in ‘Meena’ does not give peace of mind and healthy relations. Crucial situation and answerable
reqences are frequently crossing. Better to pass silently in the first two weeks of this month. Time will be changing
for better position after two weeks. This month is little complicated.

Dates 13th and 14th are not favorable for important matters including financial matters.

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 Rishabam
Lord of your sign, Lord
Venus is in exalted position.
To that extent a better
performance is expected. But he is the Lord for 6th house
also. This will give a set back. The opponents, the matters
of ill health and disputes may also figure well to keep you
confused. In the sign Kumba, Lord Mars is likely to grant
a fortune with big expenditure. That also gets delayed by
Lord Saturn. So the scenes of fishing in the troubled waters
are going on.
Women and children at home: To have a satisfaction to
the extent of their full expectation could not be reached.
Somewhat half the way they can get pleased. Lord Sun
makes an Astangatha situation to bring down the power of
their sign Lord. This will be focusing on them to get the
things done partially. Any how the management of family
is going on. Children are given reasonable grace from the
debilitated Lord Jupiter.
Students and their studies: The education and the expected
progress are visible strongly. But the combination of Lord
Mercury and Venus is spoiled by Lord Sun. This prevails
the difficulties. This will extend for first two weeks and
then their progress will be giving good result. The selection
of subjects which they study now will have prominence in
Exam papers.
Businesspeople, professionals and Employees: Trading
position and office work seem to be storng. There are specific
hurdles also seen. Their views and opinions are guided by
Lord Jupiter and that they are capable of completing the
job with challenges. For Business men the competition will
be strong but by the diplomatic way of handling the matter
will come success.
Lovers and their trend for this month: The oppositition
of Lord Saturn in poorva phalguni and Lord Mars in
sathabisha, will create misunderstanding and some time
the arguments to a longer extent. Lord Jupiter favours sign
a their and keeps them in a limited range to manage the
situation.
Married Persons spouses: Lord Mercury is in association
with Lords Venus and Sun. This will be really problomatic
to create confusion. They have to give priority of all affairs
and execute properly. Attempting all the things but not in a
position to complete any thing fully, will be seen by them
during this month. The understanding between husband
and wife will be very normal. Their burden is more and
they have to carry on with their skills. This month is a
month below normal.
The dates 15th and 16th will not be favorable.
Mithunam
Lord Mercury is very
close to Lord Sun. All
your energy and efforts
are to be really praised. You are facing some delays and
oppositions. Lord Venus also is associated with them. This
creates a scene of importance. All for good and give a rare
experience to manage any kind of challenge. Your trade or
profession is likely to give you good opportunities with
deserving profits. Lord Jupiter is not helpful to promate your
attempts. Any way there comes an enemy or disturbance in
you project. Think deeply and proceed to over come of the
hurdles.
Women and children at home: Domestic affairs and other
moments are progressing slowly. They can find a sudden
change and improvement. Lord Mercury is in debilitation
and the Lord Venus is in exaltation. This situation is giving
a good change. Even though the status of Astangatha for
Lord Mercury, this combination is really helpful. They can
manage with their best capacity.
Students and their studies: For all the students it is
progressive and the time guides to learn a lot The
preparations for examinations will be going on well. There
is every chance to face the exam, with the portions they
have prepared. Some of the students are heading well to
score high marks. This month will be a good month for
their improvements.
Businesspeople, professionals and Employees: Since
Lord Jupiter is setting his foot at Magara, the trend of
trade or profession must turn for the better results. The
combination of Lords Venus and Mercury will do a new
way of achievement. There will be an important scene and
you are going to do your best capacity. You will be facing a
blockade. But the same will be taken as challenge and pave
a route for success.
Lovers and their trend for this month: Lord Mars is facing
his enemy Lord Saturn. Even the position of Lord Venus
is proving to be in critical association with Lord Sun. All
your plans are not progressing. It is actually a displeasure
for them. The time will be turning to a good shape after
two weeks.
Married Persons and spouses: Needed finance and rotation
of money are not with easy flow. Actually the family
burden is more. Some of the expenditure may be towards
medical. Lord Jupiter is in debilitation and in the 8th sign
from Mithunam. This is a hidden place. The happiness and
satisfaction are not up to the expectation.
The dates 17th 18th and 19th will be with tough
challenges.
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 Kadagam
This month, all of your
activities are having
checks. No freedom to
finish as you desire. Some of the matters lead to quarrel.
Some are under objections. When are you going to see
the clear cloud? This is the position. By 14th April Lord
Sun enters Mesham and begins to favor you in the line of
profession or trade. Your brilliancy and ideas are favourable
and guide you for success.
Women and children at home: Insufficiency of funds will
be ruling when big expenditure arises at home. Already you
are with burden. Children at home will be claiming many
things and only a few could be materialized. Lord Jupiter
favours by aspecting their sign. Gradually they will be
receiving all the things they needed. After two weeks they
will be very busy with some more engagements.
Students and their studies: They will be facing several
questions of confusion in lessons. The position should be
brought forward. It seems it is insufficient. More attention
is necessary for the progress. Unnecessary friendship may
spoil their study time.
Businesspeople, professionals and Employees: Lord Mars
is hidden in 8th place. No prominence is seen. It is dull
trading as for as business is concerned. For officials it is
moving very slowly. This kind of trend will follow for first
two weeks and then the turn comes for busy and profitable
stage. This will be continued till 15th of May.
Lovers and their trend for this month: The trend of
lovers is restricted. Programs are not coinciding with your
expectations. Lord of their 7th house is Lord Saturn, who
is looked by his enemy Lord Mars. So, this trend will
continue atmost for 3 weeks of this month. Better conclude
their conversation over phone and pass the time for better.
Married Persons and spouses: Their expectations and the
planning are of course with encouragement; but the time
is critical and leads to confusion. The picture is in mixed
trend till 14th of May and then gradually their views will be
fulfilled. The finance matters and domestic arrangements are
half heartedly passing. All their aimed affairs are delayed.
Any way Lord Jupiter sends his grace from ‘Magaram’ and
willing to help them. That will reach in the 3rd week of
this month.
The dates 20th, 21st and 22nd will be causing debacles.
Better postpone important matters for next date.
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Simham
The first two weeks will
be with great anxiety.
Then the following
weeks will prove to be active with business. From 14th
of April Lord of Your sign, Lord Sun will be in the grade
of exaltation. That is good. Status, health, prestige and
position will be a fine way. The occupant Lord Saturn gives
you a kind of fear which leads to confusion. You have to
face certain enemies also. Since your sign Lord will get
full power on 14th April, you will be able to manage every
thing with success.
Women and children at home: Even though there is no
confidence in the present moment, they are going to gain
every thing shortly. They are not worried of any thing and
proceeding ahead with their usual duties. In the middle of
May, they can project well to execute their pending matters.
Children are playful and in some tricky game. They will
face small scratches. Don’t permit them, near by fire.
Students and their studies: The matter of education is
going to prove good. Even though the Lord Mercury stays
in 8th place, he is with Lord Venus who will favor fortune.
They can score good marks. Regular attendance and care in
study will boost them. Some times they will feel lazy but
at the same time they are capable of understanding their
duties.
Businesspeople, professionals and Employees: The
Business people and the professionals are involved in
various things. By the end of 13th May, they will feel better
and do the Positive things for a good future. Since Lord
Mars is aspecting the house of profession, nothing to be
worried and deals will fetch them the proper result. The
occupant of the 6th House is Lord Jupiter who is trying to
put them in litigation. They have to be very cautious.
Lovers and their trend for this month: The occupation of
Lord Mars in 7th is not good. They have to face a difficult
situation and their mind will not be peaceful. Better try
to be calm and proceed. Almost for 3weeks the same
condition will prevail. Only the telephonic conversation
and rare meetings will be good. They have to await good
opportunity latter.
Married Persons and spouses: In one way there is no rest
for their thoughts. In another way, the demands are not
been fulfilled. Some sort of confusion and disturbance will
be happening through out 3 weeks. There could be some
remedies in the end of this month. As usual the domestic
burden will be met in good way.
The dates which are not good to lend money or to speak
good affairs should be post poned from 23rd and 24th.
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This month it is expected
some new beginnings to
reach fortune. The time
will he favourable. Lord
Jupiter aspects your sign. Lords Sun, Mercury and Venus
also aspect your sign. The job and profession will be to your
expectation to bring good tidings. Joy, humar and luck will
prevail. Lord Mars also aspects, but to create a disturbance.
Always be with safety in travel as wall as, neary by fire.
Women and children at home: Since the sign and the 2nd
house are being looked by Lords Mars and Saturn, this
month is not favorable. They have to face lot of affairs.
Children should be followed with vigil. They may face
illness or little accidents. Care is most essential. For elders,
the finance and domestic duties are worrying much. Some
how Lord Jupiter is helpful to give a relief.
Students and their studies: Some times, the attention is
diverted and in other times the laziness will interfere to
spoil the studies. They have to show much care, other wise
the rank will go down in class. The Lord for 2nd house is in
exalted. So, after two weeks the trend will be favorable.
Businesspeople, professionals and Employees: For this
category of persons the planets are helpful to give positive
way of progress. Lords Saturn and Mars will interfere to
stop the progress. So the measure to avoid the days Tuesday
and Saturday will show them the proper path for success.
Lovers and their trend for this month: An unusual trend
prevails now. An expectation and a fear. A fulfillment
amidst a disappointment will occur between lovers. Lord
Mars looks the sign and creates a fear. Nothing to worry,
their sign is supported by benefic Lord Jupiter who is in
nature granter of grace even though he is the lord for 4th
and 7th.
For Married Persons and spouses: Long awaited matters
are proving to be finalized. Good omen is seen to fulfill
their desire. This also happens with not by easy means.
They have to take more care and pain to reach this hour.
This month seems to be good. It will be in a mixed trend
and in final show the accounts to the plus point.
The last week specifically on 25th and 26th may not be
good. On these days, better avoid important matter and
also for financial deals.
Tulam
It is a time mixed with
several responsibilities
and burdens. Lord Saturn
looks your sign and the time is still challenging. Some how
or other Lord Kethu is obliging to show the route of regular
income. The same house is aspected by Lord Jupiter also.
Jupiter’s nature is such, even though he is unfavorable as
for as the houses concerned, Lord Sun’s position will be
too hot and may not favor you properly. It is advised to
keep your position with safety.
Women and children at home: The hot summer is likely to
begin and days of several affairs are there for you. It will
not be easy to execute every thing. The children will also
face inconvenience. They are not in a happy mood. Dull
and lazy mood will rule over them. More care should be
taken on the part of children. Specifically after 14th April,
gloomy mood and uneasiness will prevail.
Students and their studies: Lord Mars is transiting in the
constellation of Lord Raaghu. No kind of encouragement
is seen. Some how, the graph declines towards negative
side. It is very important, that not a day should be wasted.
Reading habit should be continued properly. Otherwise the
rank will go down.
Businesspeople, professionals and Employees: The
regular and routine trade for Business men and the usual
goings in professionals’ lives are seen. The smartness and
brisk mood will be reduced. As for as the competition and
the enemies circle, they are running powerlessly. This is
good at the moment. Since the travel of Lord Moon is
constantly with malefic planets the route of profession is
facing challenges.
Lovers and their trend for this month: Lord Venus is in
exalted position. But his associates create an Astangatha
position which brings down the strength of Lord Venus.
This point outs the separation, feelings of anxiety and
disturbance. After 14th April, the time will change for
better position.
Married Persons and spouses: The position of Lord
Mars and Lord Venus are not giving good atmosphere to
support them. Since Lord Mars is facing opposition of
Lord Saturn, the family matters are passing with hurdles
and troubles. They have to practice yoga and meditation
at least 10 minutes per day. This will balance the present
load of responsibilities. After 14th April the time is likely
to change and good things will arrive.
The Dates 27th, 28th and 29th will not prove good in
this month.
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 Viruchigam
When you are nearing to
finalize certain matters, the
actual delay or change in
program will appear to stop the progress. The Regular trend in
income and profession will be continued. The routine of business
will have a check and the route will be disturbed. Regards health
and surroundings, you are always with lot of engagements which
are enthusiastic and humour.
Women and children at home: Your attempts, like once, twice
and thrice, they are mounting up and still the good result is not
secured. Children are good and fast at games. They are going to
pass an usual and very moderate month. After 14th April, they
will find a gloomy atmosphere leading to uneasiness. The finance
and management are with limits and partial.
Students and their studies: The education of students is not up
to the mark. They are confused with syllabus and portions. They
have to give full attendance and show good care. Since Lord
Saturn is in 10th square, the required marks can be derived. They
have good time and leisure to prepare for the exam. Hard work
will be rewarded.
Businesspeople, professionals and Employees: The first two
weeks, the trend in business and profession is seeded with good
programs. They are coming to good shapes. After 14th April they
will find a delay in completing the same. But the continued efforts
will bring them success. Lord Saturn is treated with enmity of
Lord Mars. This will cause a trouble some scene. At the same
time Lord of the 10th house Lord Sun is reaching the 6th house
in exalted grade which is some what, going to create dullness in
their attempt.
Lovers and their trend for this month: Lord of 7th house is in
Astangatha situation till 14th April. Their enthusiasm and anxiety
will be of no use. After 14th April the circumstances will have
good change and pave an aggreable adjustability. Since Lord
Venus is in Astangatha, the definite date or time they can not
confirm now. Time will be favorable only in the 4th week of this
month.
Married Persons and spouses: For the look of others, it may have
an appreciation about their life. But it is actually in need of full
satisfaction and convenience. These two are now missing. Lord
Sun does not permit such occasions now. They have to pass with
peace for the first two weeks of this month. Then gradually the
time will come to hand to enjoy the benefits. Regarding the health
condition there seems to have, loss of strength. Vitamins and other
tonics are to be taken regularly. Lord Mars looks the 7th square
which is the house of their spouse. This will affect the health.
The Dates 29th and 30th will not be favorable.
Dhanur
This is the time you are
feeling with weakness and
discouragement. Situation is
common at home and finance. They are not much satisfactory.
Lord Raaghu with association of debilitated lord Jupiter, projects
this scene of inability. Regards trade or profession it is being
looked by Lords Sun, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Mercury. This
gives the clue of your several kind of efforts and positive way of
dealings. This is a good sign. This will strengthen your position
and status.
Women and children at home: They are feeling the time as little
bit harder. The budgets and expenditures are not met with. Any
way they are busy and active. Children will be doing their affairs
normally. The 6th and 11th houses’ Lord Venus is exalted, but
kept in a check by Lord Sun. That is good. The health position
and any sickness will be in control. But after April 14th they will
feel uneasiness. They have to care your health with good tonics.
Students and their studies: Time spent for studying is not sufficient.
Much interference is there to spoil their studies. They have to take
extra care on lessons and subjects. Their previous studies stored in
brain will fetch minimum required marks. Since the exam times
are nearing they have to study hard.
Businesspeople, professionals and Employees: They are carrying
on with their minimum strength. The situation is needy and hard.
Some how the matters commenced are brisk to meet the results.
Half of the way they are able to complete. Lord Jupiter favors the
10th house and the matters are heading for deserved profits. New
kind of trade/ jobs will also annex. They will be capable of giving
continued efforts.
Lovers and their trend for this month: A kind of new experience
and a puzzle they are going to influence. The first two weeks of
this month will be with confusion. Real and actual position they
can observe only during the 3rd week of this month. It is for better
terms. They will feel the happiness. This month will prove to be
successful.
Married Persons and spouses: Amidst so many domestic needs,
their plans and programs are not yet materialized. This month, a
new combination of planets will help them to meet the excitement.
What they were thinking as impossible, are new coming to hand.
For some people, whose birth chart is really good, will meet the
things done in expected manner. In general to all it is now green
flag is shown. So the plans are step by step getting the progress.
Spouses, who were also little week in health will pick up and lead
for happy times.
The dates 4th and 5th will not be favorable.
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 Magaram
Lord Venus and Lord
Mercury combine at the
sign Meenam. This is a
good time. This month
many of your plans are strengthened. Lord of your sign in 8th
house is not a good aspect and makes every scene as suspicious.
Good combinations of planets as Lord Raaghu and Lord Jupiter
join in your sign and make a definite route for big success. The
5th and 10th house Lord, Lord Venus is in exalted position. He
can give a deservable share 50% for good to better trend. Since
he is in Astangatha with Lord Sun he is unable to give 80 to 90%
of expectations.
Women and children at home: Forth coming summer will be
interesting to them. Some of their anticipated plans are likely to
reach the success. Lord Jupiter governs the house of children and
poorva punya sthana. The forture and parental house ‘kanya’ is
looked by 6 major planets. Some thing getting stronger and the
assets are also like to give gains. Children will be playing well
and spending the times in order.
Students and their studies: Lords Raaghu and Jupiter combine
in the house of study. It will give knowledge. A kind of research
and deep studies will give good progress. Lord of 10th house is
getting Neecha Banga Raja yoga even though the Astangatha
affects the both. The students can register a good rank and score
good marks.
Businesspeople, professionals and Employees: The professionals
will be getting new experiences and tests. There is a good progress
due to the present planetary conditions. In the house of finance
and family Lord Mars is occupying and he is challenged by Lord
Saturn. This kind of opposition will teach them lot of lessons and
ways to get the escapes from troubles. They will be active, busy
and knowing more things.
Lovers and their trend for this month: When once the Lords
Raaghu and Kethu occupy the first and 7th House, it is a known
fact that the affairs of Love, will be always with unsteadiness.
Some times the breakage also may happen. Since Lord Jupiter
occupies the 1st sign, there is a compromise. Plans leading to real
fate may click their brain. They have to minimize the eagerness
and continue their love.
Married Persons and spouses: The occupation of Mars in the
house of family is not giving a good atmosphere. There is certain
crisis and hurdles. This is the house of finance also and being
looked by Lord Saturn. A scene of fishing in disturbed water is
observed. Lord Moon represents their spouse. In a month Lord
Moon is getting touch with malefic planets continuously. This
shows the tough passage and difficulties, through which all the
Magram people are crossing. More over, they are already
under the influence of “Astama Sani” (Lord Saturn in the
eighth house). No one should be very speed or active. They
should slow down the speed and attend with security.
The Dates 6th and 7th are not favorable.
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Kumbam
Some thing valuable and
prestigious is likely to reach
you. That is because the
Lord of 4th and 9th House Lord Venus is in your sign. The Lord
concerned is Lord Mars, but he has to answer Lord Saturn, who
is straight 7th House with mood of opposition. So the delay has
occurred. The formation should be completed. Lord Mars while
he begins the transit in the constellation poorva Bhadra patha ie
with in 2 weeks, the anticipated good things will begin to reach
you.
Women and children at home: This month is favorable only after
two weeks. Since, the Lord of finance (Lord Jupiter) powerlessly
occupies the 12th house; the situation seems to be helpless.
All the money with out answer heading for spending. Children
should be very careful in playing. They should not go near fire on
any account. Their health, time of fortune and the paternal side
property and relations are helpful to them.
Students and their studies: Deep studies and preparations for
exams are going on well. They have to read something more as per
the suggestions of teachers. It seems to be encouraging to score
good marks in exam. Some time the tediousness and laziness will
reach unknowingly. Be brisk with intelligence.
Businesspeople, professionals and Employees: Lord Mars is
13° below Lord Sun. He is in between Lords Jupiter and Sun,
Even though an escort of Lord Sun is going on, the opposition
of Lord Saturn will give an attack or challenge. They have to
be very careful from giving promises as well as executing the
programs. In the finance house that is ‘Meena’ the combination of
Lords Venus, Mercury and Sun, gives them a new atmosphere of
luck after great struggle. Since Lord Jupiter is occupying the 11th
house, a better period with fortune should reach early.
Lovers and their trend for this month: When Lords Mars
and Saturn occupy in 180° opposition, it is better to postpone
their programs to the 4th week of April. They have to practice
meditation to consider every thing as simple and ordinary.
Married Persons and spouses: With in the home and office, it is
very difficult to pass the time peacefully. The Domestic needs,
the relationship between husband, wife and the management are
all mixed with Astangatha Dosha with Lord Sun in ‘Meenam’.
This month is active but with disturbance and shortages. Lord
Jupiter governs their assets, health, and age properly. Since his
occupation is in 12th house, there is no free flow of money. Every
thing is restricted.
The Dates 8th, 9th and 10th are not good to
attend important and financial matters.
 Meenam
In the constellation (star)
Revathi part I Lords Sun
and Mercury combine
to gether. There is Lord
Venus also. This position gives multipurpose of results in status,
prestige and common living. Lord of the sign is Lord Jupiter,
who is powerlessly occupying the 11th house. But the occupants
are in majestic form. You can feel much with confidence. The
gratitude of Lord Jupiter, even though in a debilitated status, will
be bringing good results and progress.

Women and children at home: Family members and children

are well placed to move nicely with every one. At present the
expenditure for their need is most essential. They can have and
spend as they desire. The health point may be affecting then and
there and the digestion problems may rise. They have to eat more
vegetables and fruits. Green vegetables will add more enzyme
and keep them good.

Students and their studies: They are doing the level best in
study, but the friends and companions are dragging them towards
gay and fun. Students must take much care for their lessons and
portions. Selected portions proposed by the lecturers, will have
most importance and the same will guide them to score good
Marks.

Businesspeople, professionals and Employees: Lord Of the

10th House is Lord Jupiter, who is in Dhanista (star). He is in
between Lords Raaghu and Mars. Some kind of necesasity or
compulsion may arise and that their plans are blocked. With out
free mind, the intension is getting reduced. Totally the situation is
under disturbance. They are forced to meet this occasion. So an
invention of route will guide them to get name and profit.

Lovers and their trend for this month: The combination of Lord
Venus with Lord Mercury will give the sickness or inconvenience
to their counterpart. They have to pray Lord Rudhra, in Shiva
temple. So that health will be maintained properly. The occupation
of Lord Sun with Lord Venus and Lord Mercury is giving relief
naturally till April 14th. After that they have to show more care
to their lover.

Married Persons and spouses: This is the beginning of Summons

and the planets are challenging with their ability. The good
understanding and the relationship will be spoiled and the scene
of uneasiness will rise. The health of spouse may go down. Good
attention and medical care is needed. Happiness and peace in
domestic as well as in privacy are getting reduced. On 14th of
April the worries will increase. Prayer to Lord Shiva will be
helpful to improve their intimacy and the health of the spouse.

The Dates 10th 11th and 12th will not do good. They have to
restrict the financial and other important jobs.

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