Guest guest Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Dear Friends, Monday, October 31st, 2005, will mark my last day in the company in which I'm currently employed. At the time of this writing, there is no fresh job offer before me, so it looks like I'm destined to spend some time in unemployment. Of course, I have hopes of landing a good job in November, and I take courage from the fact that several members on this group have given positive readings of my chart in the recent past. >From a personal point of view, I must admit to some disappointment, but from a Jyotish angle, I understand that we all have our karmas to undergo. I bow my head, therefore, before Fate, secure in the knowledge that God's grace is forever with me. Fate is a funny animal - a person who wins a Gold medal at an Olympic Marathon event will attribute it to his training, while a person who has lost both legs in a car accident will blame Fate for his miseries. However, it is important for us to realize that the same Fate that robbed the latter of his mobility also endowed the former with the wherewithal to showcase his running acumen. In this context, I do not want to blame Fate for my current agonies. The same Fate that was once kind enough to enable me to publish two books, from the US and Japan, seems to have today decided that I need a few more slaps on the wrist. Well, so be it then! It is difficult for us mortals to look at the positive side of suffering, but it has its benefits. One realizes the temporary nature of life, and is turned away from materialism. The beating that sorrows inflict upon our ego also convinces us of our limitations and robs us of the weakness of self-satisfaction. Shorn of pride and arrogance, we are given an opportunity to raise the mirror before ourselves and see ourselves for what we really are. In this context, one has to consider "malefics" like Ketu and Sani (and, applying Sani Vad Rahu, even Rahu) in a favorable light. They don't do much to help us on the materialistic plane, but the potential that they provide on the spiritual side is immense. Among such "malefics" Ketu occupies a place of considerable pride because even Surya, the center of our universe, the solar system, attains Ucchatva in Ketu's Nakshatra Ashwini. That harsh taskmaster, Sani, comes a close second. As a close friend and mentor of mine, who is a member of the Board ofs of an international company once told me, "we choose not to learn from good times." Sani, the great teacher, inflicts hardships upon us so that we can learn lessons that will strengthen us tomorrow. As the natural karaka for Vairagya, he also strives to enable us to attain liberation. Is it any surprise that even Guru, the teacher of the Devas, attains Ucchatva in Sani's Nakshatra Pushya? Talking about learning, if not for my previous unemployment record, I would never have picked up Jyotish. I initially dabbled in this subject to find out when my own problems will end, and slowly graduated to helping others. This association with the subject that is rightly called the eye of the Veda Purusha has been an illuminating experience [pun unintended]. This is a subject that is at once enthralling and humbling, and teaches us to soar above the clouds and answer questions that mere science cannot even attempt (can any scientist tell me when I will get a job? No! But, a Jyotish can!) I have always wondered what will be the effects of the Dasa/Bukti of a graha that is Neecha, but gets Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga. Well, now I know! Ah, well, enough said! It looks like I'm in for another painful experience in the near future. I just pray that it is short, as well as instructive! ~~~~~~~ Balaji Narasimhan * http://www.sherlock-holmes.com/balaji.htm Author, Sherlock Holmes: Solutions from the Sussex Downs Editor, The Partial Art of Detection ~~~~~~~ FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Dear Balaji, Your words of wisdom are a great contribution and I hope our members will take them to heart, particularly the following: >>Fate is a funny animal - a person who wins a Gold medal at an Olympic Marathon event will attribute it to his training, while a person who has lost both legs in a car accident will blame Fate for his miseries. However, it is important for us to realize that the same Fate that robbed the latter of his mobility also endowed the former with the wherewithal to showcase his running acumen.<< I know of people with strong influence on 3rd house of initiative who adamantly declare that nothing can be gained except through one's own initiative and steadfastly refuse to believe that fate/destiny has any role at all. They're absolutely correct that their own initiative has got them where they are but they're blind to the fact that this is pre-ordained. Looking at your chart, Balaji, I see you're about to commence Saturn dasa. I also note that Sade Sati is operating. A major change in your life (8th lordship) may well prove a blessing in disguise (9th lordship). I'll not elaborate but rather leave you to contemplate the possibilities. Best Wishes, Mrs. Wendy http://JyotishVidya.com ______________________________ - "Balaji Narasimhan" <sherlockbalaji <jyotish-vidya> Wednesday, October 26, 2005 6:58 PM General ramblings Dear Friends, Monday, October 31st, 2005, will mark my last day in the company in which I'm currently employed. At the time of this writing, there is no fresh job offer before me, so it looks like I'm destined to spend some time in unemployment. Of course, I have hopes of landing a good job in November, and I take courage from the fact that several members on this group have given positive readings of my chart in the recent past. >From a personal point of view, I must admit to some disappointment, but from a Jyotish angle, I understand that we all have our karmas to undergo. I bow my head, therefore, before Fate, secure in the knowledge that God's grace is forever with me. Fate is a funny animal - a person who wins a Gold medal at an Olympic Marathon event will attribute it to his training, while a person who has lost both legs in a car accident will blame Fate for his miseries. However, it is important for us to realize that the same Fate that robbed the latter of his mobility also endowed the former with the wherewithal to showcase his running acumen. In this context, I do not want to blame Fate for my current agonies. The same Fate that was once kind enough to enable me to publish two books, from the US and Japan, seems to have today decided that I need a few more slaps on the wrist. Well, so be it then! It is difficult for us mortals to look at the positive side of suffering, but it has its benefits. One realizes the temporary nature of life, and is turned away from materialism. The beating that sorrows inflict upon our ego also convinces us of our limitations and robs us of the weakness of self-satisfaction. Shorn of pride and arrogance, we are given an opportunity to raise the mirror before ourselves and see ourselves for what we really are. In this context, one has to consider "malefics" like Ketu and Sani (and, applying Sani Vad Rahu, even Rahu) in a favorable light. They don't do much to help us on the materialistic plane, but the potential that they provide on the spiritual side is immense. Among such "malefics" Ketu occupies a place of considerable pride because even Surya, the center of our universe, the solar system, attains Ucchatva in Ketu's Nakshatra Ashwini. That harsh taskmaster, Sani, comes a close second. As a close friend and mentor of mine, who is a member of the Board ofs of an international company once told me, "we choose not to learn from good times." Sani, the great teacher, inflicts hardships upon us so that we can learn lessons that will strengthen us tomorrow. As the natural karaka for Vairagya, he also strives to enable us to attain liberation. Is it any surprise that even Guru, the teacher of the Devas, attains Ucchatva in Sani's Nakshatra Pushya? Talking about learning, if not for my previous unemployment record, I would never have picked up Jyotish. I initially dabbled in this subject to find out when my own problems will end, and slowly graduated to helping others. This association with the subject that is rightly called the eye of the Veda Purusha has been an illuminating experience [pun unintended]. This is a subject that is at once enthralling and humbling, and teaches us to soar above the clouds and answer questions that mere science cannot even attempt (can any scientist tell me when I will get a job? No! But, a Jyotish can!) I have always wondered what will be the effects of the Dasa/Bukti of a graha that is Neecha, but gets Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga. Well, now I know! Ah, well, enough said! It looks like I'm in for another painful experience in the near future. I just pray that it is short, as well as instructive! ~~~~~~~ Balaji Narasimhan * http://www.sherlock-holmes.com/balaji.htm Author, Sherlock Holmes: Solutions from the Sussex Downs Editor, The Partial Art of Detection ~~~~~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Apologies for my slip in concentration! You are, of course, about to commence Saturn pratyantar dasa. ___________________________ >>Looking at your chart, Balaji, I see you're about to commence >>Saturn dasa. I also note that Sade Sati is operating. A major change in your life (8th lordship) may well prove a blessing in disguise (9th lordship). I'll not elaborate but rather leave you to contemplate the possibilities.<< Best Wishes, Mrs. Wendy http://JyotishVidya.com ______________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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