Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 http://health.revati_energetics_true_vedic_astrology/ Dear Members, All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish remedies. First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely remedy. Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. ***** Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different suggestions. To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good guys but they can make good guys into better guys. Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which finger should I put it on? Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be filled with oil...etc...Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to consider. I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat Samhita. I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before purchasing it. You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don't ever let a jeweler give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly prescribed remedial measures. ***** Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for winning in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects...well the list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted to say about rudraksha beads. ***** If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should not be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. ***** To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving takes time to fructify, there are no short-cuts. Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or Jaimini. If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are perfect! As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a serious way. The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... ***** Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things of this sort. 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Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Member, just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a single color will make some exclusively holy! have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their own or when ppl ask them? same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as some people like the WHITE PILL there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by members in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one has to do their part gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging won't take u too far./ walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to offer. Best wishes ________________________________ " astro_explorer " <astro_explorer Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ Dear Members, All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish remedies. First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely remedy. Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. ***** Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different suggestions. To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good guys but they can make good guys into better guys. Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which finger should I put it on? Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to consider. I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat Samhita. I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before purchasing it. You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly prescribed remedial measures. ***** Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for winning in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted to say about rudraksha beads. ***** If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should not be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. ***** To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving takes time to fructify, there are no short-cuts. Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or Jaimini. If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are perfect! As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a serious way. The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... ***** Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. 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Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Sir, You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% correct. You must learn to read more carefully. As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar wrote: > > Member, > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a single color will make some exclusively holy! > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their own or when ppl ask them? > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as some people like the WHITE PILL > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by members > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one has to do their part > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging won't take u too far./ > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to offer. > > > Best wishes > > > > > > ________________________________ > " astro_explorer " <astro_explorer > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > Dear Members, > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish remedies. > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely remedy. > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > ***** > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different suggestions. > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which finger should I put it on? > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to consider. > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat Samhita. > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before purchasing it. > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly prescribed remedial measures. > > ***** > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for winning > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted to say about rudraksha beads. > > ***** > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should not > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > ***** > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving takes time > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or Jaimini. > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are perfect! > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a serious way. > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > ***** > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things of this sort. > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological world. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Member, u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to say who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse we have max said pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones merchant 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this if it can speak and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested such to anyone UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in the process. Prashant ________________________________ " astro_explorer " <astro_explorer Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! Sir, You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% correct. You must learn to read more carefully. As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar@. ..> wrote: > > Member, > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a single color will make some exclusively holy! > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their own or when ppl ask them? > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as some people like the WHITE PILL > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by members > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one has to do their part > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging won't take u too far./ > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to offer. > > > Best wishes > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > Dear Members, > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish remedies. > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely remedy. > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > ***** > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different suggestions. > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which finger should I put it on? > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to consider. > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat Samhita. > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before purchasing it. > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly prescribed remedial measures. > > ***** > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for winning > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted to say about rudraksha beads. > > ***** > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should not > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > ***** > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving takes time > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or Jaimini. > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are perfect! > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a serious way. > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > ***** > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things of this sort. > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological world. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Yes, please avoid my question of yagya, you are an expert at doing so. Why does this group owner sell mass marketed yagya for very exorbitant prices? What is your stand on this? Shaping future generations of astrologers here? Oh my god.. , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar wrote: > > > Member, > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to say > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > we have max said > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones merchant > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > if it can speak > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested such to anyone > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in the process. > > Prashant > > > ________________________________ > " astro_explorer " <astro_explorer > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > Sir, > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > Member, > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their own or when ppl ask them? > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as some people like the WHITE PILL > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by members > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one has to do their part > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging won't take u too far./ > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to offer. > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > Dear Members, > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish remedies. > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely remedy. > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > ***** > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different suggestions. > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which finger should I put it on? > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to consider. > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat Samhita. > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before purchasing it. > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly prescribed remedial measures. > > > > ***** > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > winning > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > ***** > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > not > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > ***** > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving takes > time > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or Jaimini. > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are perfect! > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a serious way. > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > ***** > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things of this sort. > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Sir, I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on this group ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer here? But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation was rubbish. BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a yagya!! Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar wrote: > > > Member, > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to say > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > we have max said > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones merchant > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > if it can speak > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested such to anyone > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in the process. > > Prashant > > > ________________________________ > " astro_explorer " <astro_explorer > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > Sir, > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > Member, > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their own or when ppl ask them? > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as some people like the WHITE PILL > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by members > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one has to do their part > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging won't take u too far./ > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to offer. > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > Dear Members, > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish remedies. > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely remedy. > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > ***** > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different suggestions. > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which finger should I put it on? > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to consider. > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat Samhita. > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before purchasing it. > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly prescribed remedial measures. > > > > ***** > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > winning > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > ***** > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > not > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > ***** > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving takes > time > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or Jaimini. > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are perfect! > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a serious way. > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > ***** > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things of this sort. > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Dear Sharmaji, There is a saying in English: " Dont Wrestle with a Pig, You will get Dirty and the Pig Loves it " . thanks PS- I am not saying anubody a BIG PIG , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma wrote: You want the truth Bhaskar , why don't we meet at my good friend, Milind Deora's house. We were very close schoolmates in college in the USA, Massachusetts to be more precise. You live in Bombay no? You third rate servant. Yes Prashant, protect some Bangladeshi kid offering yagya services for exorbitant prices. , " Bhaskar " <rajiventerprises@> wrote: > > > > Dont call Jyotish Ganga people cowards.tell me which Moderator tried to squeeze money from you ? > Dont talk in the air. > > Peeth peeche " cowards " nahin bolte kisi ko. Joh bolte hain woh hinjde > hote hain. > > Bhaskar. > > Mr. Prashant GB- Dear Moderator, this member is accusing my Group as > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating. We want the truth. > Let him come out with the truth. > > > > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@> > wrote: > > > > Sir, > > > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on > this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to > one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer > here? > > > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient > Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their > astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the > jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me > when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation > was rubbish. > > > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and > experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor > of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a > yagya!! > > > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " > that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B gbp_kumar@ > wrote: > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to > say > > > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I > doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology > forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me > know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > > > we have max said > > > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose > from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones > merchant > > > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical > and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > > if it can speak > > > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested > such to anyone > > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish > we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, > concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in > the process. > > > > > > Prashant > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group > is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some > very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why > should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% > correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they > are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not > energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about > quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE > article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are > selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know > the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do > you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all > examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be > properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to > demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby > or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are > wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B > <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a > single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their > own or when ppl ask them? > > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u > paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as > some people like the WHITE PILL > > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl > were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it > many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna > ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt > arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by > members > > > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR > REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one > has to do their part > > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, > energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even > if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the > back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value > same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging > won't take u too far./ > > > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must > we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u > r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to > offer. > > > > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the > huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this > message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no > mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take > your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of > them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's > desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the > founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog > organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might > be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish > remedies. > > > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle > for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as > possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to > become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see > later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most > suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it > does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is > doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any > substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of > our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely > remedy. > > > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a > time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's > favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought > regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules > for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully > realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. > In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize > that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be > strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be > pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome > planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet > casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened > with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For > instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is > lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter > debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will > a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according > to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could > really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th > house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a > pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying > all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, > other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite > exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The > legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " > power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat > Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit > advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and > wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and > often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone > recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different > suggestions. > > > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for > functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when > the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a > dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is > the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise > to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I > am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not > advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it > is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed > inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- > we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics > (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending > quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, > what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering > your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral > sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in > wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always > better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and > other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just > remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given > planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good > guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone > can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I > think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really > interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the > Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for > stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may > be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or > Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few > very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL > as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone > prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by > introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the > stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this > rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must > never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. > In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or > rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how > ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say > you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional > benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not > possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga > Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently > transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this > juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many > questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. > Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be > natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are > the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which > finger should I put it on? > > > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe > side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each > stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral > could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be > filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting > a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable > laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other > reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any > way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk > stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 > to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? > I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy > these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk > that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely > natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to > spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue > -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I > cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this > question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must > pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the > least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that > can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an > exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black > specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, > no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most > Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many > defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually > impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine > hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't > find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for > exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts > dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he > say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl > bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that > either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of > gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to > consider. > > > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to > become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric > authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and > prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me > that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire > that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or > rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you > need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may > exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are > completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to > afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also > offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I > cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a > modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat > Samhita. > > > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to > wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine > too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves > donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the > stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the > stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even > if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are > ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the > graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so > early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may > even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question > each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial > consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before > purchasing it. > > > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing > it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more > accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler > give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too > high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand > or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, > feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think > about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't > throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative > Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly > prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually > the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore > available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen > in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to > different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con > artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever > since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord > Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for > all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. > Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very > inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice > Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha > beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is > better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my > personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is > a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts > the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as > you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very > expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily > tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their > tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world > I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall > claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead > hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the > internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman > that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell > custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > > winning > > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the > list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish > quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted > to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. > Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. > Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya > promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is > essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in > order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the > sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, > many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded > to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the > not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money > for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A > yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who > thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- > they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > > not > > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant > sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the > sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by > paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at > all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected > at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a > money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded > intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue > here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the > character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed > correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on > the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a > judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney > it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there > are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya > services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by > yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and > complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for > both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an > impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! > When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, > pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi > mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't > do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two > everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't > go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more > than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of > their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about > anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results > come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving > takes > > > time > > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo > Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do > not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is > also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving > initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really > require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then > reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply > fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from > mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata > correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or > Jaimini. > > > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know > that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex > rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite > complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my > estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all > the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to > practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here > because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just > wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- > they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are > perfect! > > > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of > caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast > on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship > prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done > if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is > correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day > would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on > days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can > fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know > if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a > week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor > first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. > Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the > planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article > related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is > associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is > troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, > I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of > Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a > charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own > food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not > personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a > serious way. > > > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native > has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use > to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an > exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some > planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective > remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions > and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give > gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that > matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you > to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling > expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to > mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he > uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few > " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will > work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall > prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things > of this sort. > > > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and > applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great > books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological > world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Member u r going too far in falsehood, and what proof u have of any Yagnas conducted by the owner or me? certainly it is a different level of scholars to do them not us. and if at all it is done it may be at the request of a member and MAX we can do is ask the membership to guide them in their area if not their friends, relatives. u can find queries by members asking for any good astrologers in such and such city in many groups this is a open forum so answers also r in the open also the database section has members contact info, i don't see anyone selling Yagnas, if u do let us know surely we can give them some publicity as well through their articles only on the different yagnas, procedures and benefits we all need to learn, know them at least as long as u don;t have a name worth calling urself so is ur accusations have the guts and also some respect to ur parents who have given u a iddentiy with some hope u will be a nice person not a person remaining in the dark Prashant ________________________________ " astro_explorer " <astro_explorer Friday, July 24, 2009 6:06:18 PM Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! Yes, please avoid my question of yagya, you are an expert at doing so. Why does this group owner sell mass marketed yagya for very exorbitant prices? What is your stand on this? Shaping future generations of astrologers here? Oh my god.. , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar@. ..> wrote: > > > Member, > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to say > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > we have max said > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones merchant > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > if it can speak > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested such to anyone > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in the process. > > Prashant > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > Sir, > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > Member, > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their own or when ppl ask them? > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as some people like the WHITE PILL > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by members > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one has to do their part > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging won't take u too far./ > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to offer. > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > Dear Members, > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish remedies. > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely remedy. > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > ***** > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different suggestions. > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which finger should I put it on? > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to consider. > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat Samhita. > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before purchasing it. > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly prescribed remedial measures. > > > > ***** > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > winning > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > ***** > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > not > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > ***** > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving takes > time > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or Jaimini. > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are perfect! > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a serious way. > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > ***** > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things of this sort. > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Dont call Jyotish Ganga people cowards.tell me which Moderator tried to squeeze money from you ? Dont talk in the air. Peeth peeche " cowards " nahin bolte kisi ko. Joh bolte hain woh hinjde hote hain. Bhaskar. Mr. Prashant GB- Dear Moderator, this member is accusing my Group as well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating. We want the truth. Let him come out with the truth. , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma wrote: > > Sir, > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer here? > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation was rubbish. > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a yagya!! > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > , Prashant Kumar G B gbp_kumar@ wrote: > > > > > > Member, > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to say > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > we have max said > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones merchant > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > if it can speak > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested such to anyone > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in the process. > > > > Prashant > > > > > > ________________________________ > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > Sir, > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their own or when ppl ask them? > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as some people like the WHITE PILL > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by members > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one has to do their part > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging won't take u too far./ > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to offer. > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish remedies. > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely remedy. > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different suggestions. > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which finger should I put it on? > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to consider. > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat Samhita. > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before purchasing it. > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > winning > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > not > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving takes > > time > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or Jaimini. > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are perfect! > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a serious way. > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things of this sort. > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Dear Sharma, What message was not allowed by the Jyotish Ganga Group, pl let me know ? Also let me know which Moderator took your every penny and fleeced You ? Give us the name, because just calling anyone " cowards " behind his back, does not make sense . Give us the proof that someone has fleeced you, and the Moderators of Jyotish_Ganga are cowards ? Bhaskar. , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma wrote: > > Sir, > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer here? > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation was rubbish. > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a yagya!! > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > , Prashant Kumar G B gbp_kumar@ wrote: > > > > > > Member, > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to say > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > we have max said > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones merchant > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > if it can speak > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested such to anyone > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in the process. > > > > Prashant > > > > > > ________________________________ > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > Sir, > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their own or when ppl ask them? > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as some people like the WHITE PILL > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by members > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one has to do their part > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging won't take u too far./ > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to offer. > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish remedies. > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely remedy. > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different suggestions. > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which finger should I put it on? > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to consider. > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat Samhita. > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before purchasing it. > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > winning > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > not > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving takes > > time > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or Jaimini. > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are perfect! > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a serious way. > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things of this sort. > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 dear member FIRST DECENT THING U CAN DO IS TO NAME UR SELF OR SIGN BELOW UR POST/S now it appears u and the astro-explorer ID r one and the same as u have cited the group owner as one of the exploiters of YAGNA can u prove it? i asked last time also u must ADMIRE THE OWNER'S SPIRIT HERE WHOM U R ACCUSING of exploiting he started a democratic forum to discuss, share Jyotish concepts, principles, just on 2 occasions there has been moderation 1st was short and good this is the longest period of moderation and that too members who joined after i became moderator on 28/4/08. to wean away fake ID's who abused members here and still participated with original ID's-shadow boxing. THE TIME I TOOK OVER THE GROUP WAS EMBROILED IN A LOT OF MUDSLINGING AND JYOTISH SUFFERED now have put the group interest back to Jyotishya and the membership has crossed steadily into 10,002+ and growing messages have been steady avg of 900+ all i wanted is a peaceful forum where each one gets what they came here for, in the process learn or get relived of their issues, bothering them. rather than our mutual mudslinging. IT IS NOT FAIR FOR U TO ACCUSE SOME OTHER GROUPS MEMBERS IN THIS GROUP AS U KNOW THERE IS A SUSPICION ALWAYS ON ME I have a ulterior motive in the views expressed by u. so to take it to the logical end pl name the moderator of JG u mentioned, when and how much too u were asked/charged so that the owner of JG takes notice of the same after all his groups image is at stake [i iave his word on this so u can reply] AND IF MEMBERS LIKE U BRAND ALL JYOTISHI'S OF THIS THE DAMAGE IS EVEN WORSE. SO PL name them no issue and also ask them to post ur messages in their group and freely discuss the same and I WILL ALLOW 2 MESSAGES EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE 2 SIDES IF THIS IS POLITE, PARLIAMENTARY ONLY ELSE WILL BE EDITED OR REJECTED DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH U BURDEN ME SO PLEASE CONDUCT urselves in a civilised manner and do the needful thanks prashant , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma wrote: > > Sir, > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on this group ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer here? > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation was rubbish. > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a yagya!! > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar@> wrote: > > > > > > Member, > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to say > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > we have max said > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones merchant > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > if it can speak > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested such to anyone > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in the process. > > > > Prashant > > > > > > ________________________________ > > " astro_explorer@ " <astro_explorer@> > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > Sir, > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar@ ...> wrote: > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their own or when ppl ask them? > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as some people like the WHITE PILL > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by members > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one has to do their part > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging won't take u too far./ > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to offer. > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish remedies. > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely remedy. > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different suggestions. > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which finger should I put it on? > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to consider. > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat Samhita. > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before purchasing it. > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > winning > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > not > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving takes > > time > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or Jaimini. > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are perfect! > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a serious way. > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things of this sort. > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Bhaskar ji ,,,// , this member is accusing my Group as well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating // PL see every post i have replied to astro-explorer i have ASKED HIM to prove what he has to accuse Sri TANVIR ji, i have repeatedly asked and also praised and reminded him that it is such a forum owner who belived in a democratic sharing, gave the platfrom for many ppl to be seenm known we may be in our own private areas not on such world stages I WILL NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO DEFILE THE FAIR NAME OF THE OWNER TANVIR JI or the group, whevr it was atacked by some of ur groups also i have pointed it out only politely as gossip clubs and never abused anyone. u can see the difference my mails too were never allowed in AIA, when u critised me i could not defend myself even once i like the spirit of tanvir ji and do the same, just avoiding fakes is important, rest if pointed out to me i have always restored order the Saptarishi rr ji issue, a v pathi ji issues with RRji etc were handled in the best interest of both of them above all JYOTISHYA if we quarrel we lose a lot more, if we agree to disagree and live with one another's faults all of us and people who have faith in us will be nenifited prashant ________________________________ Bhaskar <rajiventerprises Friday, July 24, 2009 10:47:45 PM Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! Dont call Jyotish Ganga people cowards.tell me which Moderator tried to squeeze money from you ? Dont talk in the air. Peeth peeche " cowards " nahin bolte kisi ko. Joh bolte hain woh hinjde hote hain. Bhaskar. Mr. Prashant GB- Dear Moderator, this member is accusing my Group as well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating. We want the truth. Let him come out with the truth. , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@ ...> wrote: > > Sir, > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer here? > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation was rubbish. > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a yagya!! > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > , Prashant Kumar G B gbp_kumar@ wrote: > > > > > > Member, > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to say > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > we have max said > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones merchant > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > if it can speak > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested such to anyone > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in the process. > > > > Prashant > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > Sir, > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their own or when ppl ask them? > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as some people like the WHITE PILL > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by members > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one has to do their part > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging won't take u too far./ > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to offer. > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish remedies. > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely remedy. > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different suggestions. > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which finger should I put it on? > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to consider. > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat Samhita. > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before purchasing it. > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > winning > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > not > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving takes > > time > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or Jaimini. > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are perfect! > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a serious way. > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things of this sort. > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Dear Prashant ji, Pl do not bring in the past. I too have many grivenaces which were not allowed to be posted here. So lets call it quits for the past, and make a new beginning, where one understands each other along with the individuals shortcomings. best wishes, Bhaskar. , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar wrote: > > Bhaskar ji > > > ,,,// , this member is accusing my Group as > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating // > > PL see every post i have replied to astro-explorer i have ASKED HIM to prove what he has to accuse Sri TANVIR ji, i have repeatedly asked and also praised and reminded him that it is such a forum owner who belived in a democratic sharing, gave the platfrom for many ppl to be seenm known we may be in our own private areas not on such world stages > > I WILL NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO DEFILE THE FAIR NAME OF THE OWNER TANVIR JI or the group, whevr it was atacked by some of ur groups also i have pointed it out only politely as gossip clubs and never abused anyone. > > > u can see the difference my mails too were never allowed in AIA, when u critised me i could not defend myself even once > > i like the spirit of tanvir ji and do the same, just avoiding fakes is important, rest if pointed out to me i have always restored order > > the Saptarishi rr ji issue, a v pathi ji issues with RRji etc were handled in the best interest of both of them above all JYOTISHYA if we quarrel we lose a lot more, if we agree to disagree and live with one another's faults all of us and people who have faith in us will be nenifited > > prashant > > > > > > ________________________________ > Bhaskar rajiventerprises > > Friday, July 24, 2009 10:47:45 PM > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > Dont call Jyotish Ganga people cowards.tell me which Moderator tried to squeeze money from you ? > Dont talk in the air. > > Peeth peeche " cowards " nahin bolte kisi ko. Joh bolte hain woh hinjde > hote hain. > > Bhaskar. > > Mr. Prashant GB- Dear Moderator, this member is accusing my Group as > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating. We want the truth. > Let him come out with the truth. > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@ ....> > wrote: > > > > Sir, > > > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on > this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to > one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer > here? > > > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient > Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their > astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the > jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me > when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation > was rubbish. > > > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and > experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor > of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a > yagya!! > > > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " > that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B gbp_kumar@ > wrote: > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to > say > > > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I > doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology > forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me > know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > > > we have max said > > > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose > from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones > merchant > > > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical > and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > > if it can speak > > > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested > such to anyone > > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish > we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, > concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in > the process. > > > > > > Prashant > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group > is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some > very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why > should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% > correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they > are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not > energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about > quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE > article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are > selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know > the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do > you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all > examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be > properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to > demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby > or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are > wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B > <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a > single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their > own or when ppl ask them? > > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u > paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as > some people like the WHITE PILL > > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl > were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it > many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna > ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt > arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by > members > > > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR > REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one > has to do their part > > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, > energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even > if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the > back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value > same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging > won't take u too far./ > > > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must > we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u > r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to > offer. > > > > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the > huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this > message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no > mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take > your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of > them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's > desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the > founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog > organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might > be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish > remedies. > > > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle > for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as > possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to > become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see > later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most > suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it > does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is > doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any > substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of > our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely > remedy. > > > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a > time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's > favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought > regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules > for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully > realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. > In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize > that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be > strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be > pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome > planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet > casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened > with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For > instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is > lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter > debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will > a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according > to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could > really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th > house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a > pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying > all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, > other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite > exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The > legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " > power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat > Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit > advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and > wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and > often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone > recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different > suggestions. > > > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for > functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when > the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a > dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is > the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise > to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I > am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not > advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it > is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed > inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- > we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics > (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending > quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, > what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering > your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral > sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in > wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always > better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and > other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just > remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given > planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good > guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone > can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I > think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really > interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the > Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for > stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may > be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or > Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few > very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL > as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone > prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by > introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the > stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this > rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must > never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. > In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or > rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how > ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say > you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional > benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not > possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga > Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently > transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this > juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many > questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. > Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be > natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are > the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which > finger should I put it on? > > > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe > side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each > stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral > could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be > filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting > a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable > laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other > reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any > way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk > stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 > to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? > I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy > these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk > that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely > natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to > spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue > -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I > cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this > question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must > pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the > least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that > can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an > exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black > specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, > no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most > Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many > defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually > impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine > hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't > find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for > exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts > dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he > say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl > bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that > either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of > gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to > consider. > > > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to > become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric > authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and > prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me > that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire > that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or > rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you > need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may > exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are > completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to > afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also > offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I > cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a > modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat > Samhita. > > > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to > wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine > too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves > donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the > stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the > stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even > if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are > ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the > graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so > early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may > even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question > each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial > consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before > purchasing it. > > > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing > it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more > accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler > give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too > high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand > or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, > feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think > about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't > throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative > Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly > prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually > the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore > available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen > in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to > different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con > artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever > since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord > Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for > all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. > Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very > inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice > Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha > beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is > better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my > personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is > a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts > the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as > you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very > expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily > tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their > tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world > I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall > claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead > hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the > internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman > that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell > custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > > winning > > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the > list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish > quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted > to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. > Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. > Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya > promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is > essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in > order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the > sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, > many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded > to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the > not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money > for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A > yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who > thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- > they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > > not > > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant > sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the > sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by > paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at > all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected > at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a > money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded > intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue > here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the > character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed > correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on > the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a > judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney > it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there > are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya > services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by > yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and > complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for > both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an > impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! > When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, > pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi > mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't > do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two > everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't > go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more > than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of > their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about > anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results > come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving > takes > > > time > > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo > Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do > not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is > also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving > initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really > require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then > reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply > fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from > mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata > correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or > Jaimini. > > > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know > that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex > rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite > complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my > estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all > the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to > practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here > because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just > wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- > they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are > perfect! > > > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of > caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast > on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship > prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done > if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is > correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day > would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on > days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can > fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know > if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a > week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor > first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. > Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the > planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article > related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is > associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is > troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, > I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of > Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a > charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own > food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not > personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a > serious way. > > > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native > has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use > to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an > exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some > planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective > remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions > and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give > gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that > matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you > to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling > expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to > mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he > uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few > " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will > work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall > prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things > of this sort. > > > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and > applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great > books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological > world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Bhaskar ji it is not just the past even the present just his issue u shot 2 abusive mails to me when i actually saw the mail just then and also was checking with a senior member what to do allow or refer to it and ask them to settle it between them i was also searching for sbm_sharma's membership history too before commenting - rush of blood doesn't help i am sure some mud slinging is already on in other groups too but it doesnt matter as i am not there. for me to be fair to what i have to do i am doing, in the worst messages i carried the essence of urs and replied, never outright rejected any. today too i have aksed u to revise the msg and send u complied well this is a v good begining and i had also edited the earlier post after consulting the senior member here [ones who r here before i joined here] and who i trust, respect so if u r patient all will be fine see me in a long term time frame no one reads all messages in every group do they i mean any moderator. bring it to my notice i will do the needful in the earliest time it is one thing whether i agree or disagreee withwhat others say the forum must be clean and free from bickering and pl alow such members to post in ur groups and deal with it there and spare us once the 2 chances given to both dies lapse this thread must close prashant in meantime I took the initative to chat with u and say ________________________________ Bhaskar <rajiventerprises Saturday, July 25, 2009 12:05:45 AM Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! Dear Prashant ji, Pl do not bring in the past. I too have many grivenaces which were not allowed to be posted here. So lets call it quits for the past, and make a new beginning, where one understands each other along with the individuals shortcomings. best wishes, Bhaskar. , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar@. ..> wrote: > > Bhaskar ji > > > ,,,// , this member is accusing my Group as > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating // > > PL see every post i have replied to astro-explorer i have ASKED HIM to prove what he has to accuse Sri TANVIR ji, i have repeatedly asked and also praised and reminded him that it is such a forum owner who belived in a democratic sharing, gave the platfrom for many ppl to be seenm known we may be in our own private areas not on such world stages > > I WILL NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO DEFILE THE FAIR NAME OF THE OWNER TANVIR JI or the group, whevr it was atacked by some of ur groups also i have pointed it out only politely as gossip clubs and never abused anyone. > > > u can see the difference my mails too were never allowed in AIA, when u critised me i could not defend myself even once > > i like the spirit of tanvir ji and do the same, just avoiding fakes is important, rest if pointed out to me i have always restored order > > the Saptarishi rr ji issue, a v pathi ji issues with RRji etc were handled in the best interest of both of them above all JYOTISHYA if we quarrel we lose a lot more, if we agree to disagree and live with one another's faults all of us and people who have faith in us will be nenifited > > prashant > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > Bhaskar rajiventerprises@ ... > > Friday, July 24, 2009 10:47:45 PM > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > Dont call Jyotish Ganga people cowards.tell me which Moderator tried to squeeze money from you ? > Dont talk in the air. > > Peeth peeche " cowards " nahin bolte kisi ko. Joh bolte hain woh hinjde > hote hain. > > Bhaskar. > > Mr. Prashant GB- Dear Moderator, this member is accusing my Group as > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating. We want the truth. > Let him come out with the truth. > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@ ....> > wrote: > > > > Sir, > > > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on > this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to > one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer > here? > > > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient > Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their > astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the > jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me > when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation > was rubbish. > > > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and > experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor > of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a > yagya!! > > > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " > that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B gbp_kumar@ > wrote: > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to > say > > > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I > doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology > forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me > know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > > > we have max said > > > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose > from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones > merchant > > > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical > and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > > if it can speak > > > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested > such to anyone > > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish > we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, > concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in > the process. > > > > > > Prashant > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group > is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some > very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why > should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% > correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they > are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not > energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about > quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE > article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are > selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know > the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do > you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all > examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be > properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to > demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby > or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are > wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B > <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a > single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their > own or when ppl ask them? > > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u > paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as > some people like the WHITE PILL > > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl > were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it > many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna > ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt > arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by > members > > > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR > REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one > has to do their part > > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, > energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even > if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the > back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value > same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging > won't take u too far./ > > > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must > we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u > r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to > offer. > > > > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the > huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this > message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no > mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take > your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of > them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's > desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the > founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog > organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might > be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish > remedies. > > > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle > for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as > possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to > become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see > later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most > suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it > does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is > doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any > substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of > our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely > remedy. > > > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a > time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's > favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought > regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules > for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully > realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. > In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize > that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be > strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be > pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome > planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet > casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened > with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For > instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is > lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter > debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will > a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according > to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could > really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th > house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a > pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying > all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, > other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite > exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The > legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " > power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat > Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit > advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and > wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and > often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone > recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different > suggestions. > > > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for > functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when > the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a > dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is > the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise > to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I > am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not > advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it > is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed > inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- > we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics > (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending > quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, > what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering > your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral > sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in > wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always > better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and > other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just > remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given > planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good > guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone > can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I > think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really > interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the > Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for > stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may > be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or > Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few > very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL > as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone > prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by > introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the > stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this > rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must > never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. > In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or > rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how > ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say > you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional > benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not > possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga > Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently > transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this > juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many > questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. > Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be > natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are > the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which > finger should I put it on? > > > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe > side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each > stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral > could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be > filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting > a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable > laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other > reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any > way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk > stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 > to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? > I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy > these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk > that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely > natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to > spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue > -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I > cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this > question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must > pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the > least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that > can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an > exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black > specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, > no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most > Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many > defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually > impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine > hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't > find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for > exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts > dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he > say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl > bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that > either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of > gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to > consider. > > > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to > become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric > authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and > prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me > that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire > that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or > rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you > need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may > exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are > completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to > afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also > offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I > cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a > modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat > Samhita. > > > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to > wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine > too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves > donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the > stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the > stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even > if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are > ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the > graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so > early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may > even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question > each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial > consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before > purchasing it. > > > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing > it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more > accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler > give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too > high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand > or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, > feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think > about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't > throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative > Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly > prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually > the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore > available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen > in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to > different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con > artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever > since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord > Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for > all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. > Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very > inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice > Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha > beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is > better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my > personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is > a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts > the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as > you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very > expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily > tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their > tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world > I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall > claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead > hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the > internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman > that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell > custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > > winning > > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the > list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish > quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted > to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. > Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. > Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya > promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is > essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in > order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the > sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, > many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded > to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the > not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money > for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A > yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who > thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- > they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > > not > > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant > sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the > sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by > paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at > all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected > at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a > money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded > intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue > here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the > character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed > correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on > the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a > judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney > it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there > are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya > services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by > yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and > complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for > both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an > impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! > When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, > pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi > mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't > do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two > everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't > go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more > than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of > their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about > anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results > come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving > takes > > > time > > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo > Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do > not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is > also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving > initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really > require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then > reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply > fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from > mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata > correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or > Jaimini. > > > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know > that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex > rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite > complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my > estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all > the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to > practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here > because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just > wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- > they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are > perfect! > > > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of > caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast > on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship > prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done > if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is > correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day > would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on > days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can > fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know > if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a > week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor > first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. > Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the > planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article > related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is > associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is > troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, > I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of > Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a > charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own > food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not > personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a > serious way. > > > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native > has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use > to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an > exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some > planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective > remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions > and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give > gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that > matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you > to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling > expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to > mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he > uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few > " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will > work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall > prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things > of this sort. > > > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and > applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great > books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological > world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Dear Prashant ji, Whenever I write any mail on this Group, You use it to mailgn me and show yourself as a great person. Please do not do this and stop this. I have not shot any abusive mails to You, and it is only me who has always asked you plenty of times, and approached you on more than a dozen occasions to stop this. You are selectively approving mails, and then using my own mails to show me in bad light. Please stop this, so that we can continue our relations in a good frame of mind. Do not bring in the past in every mail, and do not twist the facts of the present to make me look abusive, and yourself as a saint, I request you once again. None of us is a saint, and none of us is a sinner, but if we continue to show the other as a sinner, then it will make the person doing this as a real sinner, so please abstain from using my postings as a brick to stand upon. In My group everyone is allowed to post even criticism, you can check this , there are at least 20 mails where people have criticised me and I have replied back, so no question of me not approving. You keep your Home clean instead and approve every mail instead of doing this selectively. This is my last request to You. regards, Bhaskar. , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar wrote: > > > > Bhaskar ji > > it is not just the past even the present just his issue u shot 2 abusive mails to me when i actually saw the mail just then and also was checking with a senior member what to do allow or refer to it and ask them to settle it between them > > i was also searching for sbm_sharma's membership history too before commenting - rush of blood doesn't help > > i am sure some mud slinging is already on in other groups too but it doesnt matter as i am not there. > > for me to be fair to what i have to do i am doing, in the worst messages i carried the essence of urs and replied, never outright rejected any. today too i have aksed u to revise the msg and send u complied well this is a v good begining > and i had also edited the earlier post after consulting the senior member here [ones who r here before i joined here] > and who i trust, respect > > so if u r patient all will be fine see me in a long term time frame no one reads all messages in every group do they i mean any moderator. > > bring it to my notice i will do the needful in the earliest time > > it is one thing whether i agree or disagreee withwhat others say > > the forum must be clean and free from bickering > and pl alow such members to post in ur groups and deal with it there and spare us once the 2 chances given to both dies lapse this thread must close > > > prashant > > > > in meantime I took the initative to chat with u and say > > > > > ________________________________ > Bhaskar rajiventerprises > > Saturday, July 25, 2009 12:05:45 AM > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > Dear Prashant ji, > > Pl do not bring in the past. I too have many grivenaces which were not > allowed to be posted here. So lets call it quits for the past, and make > a new beginning, where one understands each other along with the > individuals shortcomings. > > best wishes, > > Bhaskar. > > , Prashant Kumar G B > gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > Bhaskar ji > > > > > > ,,,// , this member is accusing my Group as > > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating // > > > > PL see every post i have replied to astro-explorer i have ASKED HIM to > prove what he has to accuse Sri TANVIR ji, i have repeatedly asked and > also praised and reminded him that it is such a forum owner who belived > in a democratic sharing, gave the platfrom for many ppl to be seenm > known we may be in our own private areas not on such world stages > > > > I WILL NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO DEFILE THE FAIR NAME OF THE OWNER TANVIR > JI or the group, whevr it was atacked by some of ur groups also i have > pointed it out only politely as gossip clubs and never abused anyone. > > > > > > u can see the difference my mails too were never allowed in AIA, when > u critised me i could not defend myself even once > > > > i like the spirit of tanvir ji and do the same, just avoiding fakes is > important, rest if pointed out to me i have always restored order > > > > the Saptarishi rr ji issue, a v pathi ji issues with RRji etc were > handled in the best interest of both of them above all JYOTISHYA if we > quarrel we lose a lot more, if we agree to disagree and live with one > another's faults all of us and people who have faith in us will be > nenifited > > > > prashant > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > Bhaskar rajiventerprises@ ... > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 10:47:45 PM > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > Dont call Jyotish Ganga people cowards.tell me which Moderator tried > to squeeze money from you ? > > Dont talk in the air. > > > > Peeth peeche " cowards " nahin bolte kisi ko. Joh bolte hain woh hinjde > > hote hain. > > > > Bhaskar. > > > > Mr. Prashant GB- Dear Moderator, this member is accusing my Group as > > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating. We want the truth. > > Let him come out with the truth. > > > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@ > ...> > > wrote: > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on > > this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa > to > > one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the > answer > > here? > > > > > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on > Ancient > > Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their > > astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the > > jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me > > when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation > > was rubbish. > > > > > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and > > experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor > > of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a > > yagya!! > > > > > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya > " remedy " > > that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B > gbp_kumar@ > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to > > say > > > > > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I > > doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology > > forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let > me > > know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > > > > > we have max said > > > > > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can > choose > > from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones > > merchant > > > > > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are > artifical > > and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > > > if it can speak > > > > > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested > > such to anyone > > > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish > > we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, > > concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also > in > > the process. > > > > > > > > Prashant > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies > group > > is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to > some > > very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? > Why > > should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% > > correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they > > are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are > not > > energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about > > quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE > > article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India > are > > selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know > > the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? > Do > > you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all > > examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be > > properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to > > demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality > ruby > > or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they > are > > wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B > > <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a > > single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their > > own or when ppl ask them? > > > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u > > paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as > > some people like the WHITE PILL > > > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl > > were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it > > many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna > > ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt > > arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by > > members > > > > > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR > > REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse > one > > has to do their part > > > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, > purification, > > energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either > even > > if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on > the > > back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value > > same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging > > won't take u too far./ > > > > > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why > must > > we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if > u > > r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to > > offer. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address > the > > huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this > > message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no > > mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take > > your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some > of > > them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's > > desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the > > founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog > > organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they > might > > be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish > > remedies. > > > > > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding > principle > > for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as > > possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has > to > > become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see > > later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most > > suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, > it > > does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is > > doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any > > substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of > > our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely > > remedy. > > > > > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a > > time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's > > favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought > > regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules > > for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully > > realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate > so. > > In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon > realize > > that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be > > strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be > > pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome > > planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet > > casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened > > with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For > > instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is > > lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find > Jupiter > > debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? > Will > > a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not > according > > to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could > > really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th > > house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a > > pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying > > all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the > BPHS, > > other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite > > exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The > > legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " > > power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat > > Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers > explicit > > advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and > > wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive > and > > often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a > gemstone > > recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different > > suggestions. > > > > > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for > > functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when > > the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a > > dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is > > the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be > wise > > to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I > > am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not > > advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it > > is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed > > inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety > first- > > we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics > > (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely > spending > > quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, > > what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of > bettering > > your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a > neutral > > sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in > > wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not > always > > better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and > > other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just > > remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given > > planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good > > guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's > stone > > can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I > > think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really > > interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See > the > > Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions > for > > stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may > > be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or > > Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few > > very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from > AL > > as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone > > prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by > > introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the > > stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of > this > > rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must > > never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to > lagnesh. > > In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or > > rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how > > ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say > > you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional > > benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not > > possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga > > Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently > > transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this > > juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many > > questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. > > Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be > > natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are > > the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? > Which > > finger should I put it on? > > > > > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the > safe > > side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each > > stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral > > could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be > > filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into > getting > > a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable > > laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are > other > > reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any > > way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk > > stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from > 500 > > to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? > > I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy > > these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk > > that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely > > natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to > > spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue > > -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I > > cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to > this > > question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must > > pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the > > least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that > > can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an > > exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no > black > > specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, > > no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most > > Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as > many > > defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually > > impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without > fine > > hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't > > find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for > > exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts > > dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did > he > > say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated > pearl > > bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get > that > > either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond > of > > gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to > > consider. > > > > > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to > > become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric > > authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements > and > > prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells > me > > that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire > > that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or > > rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you > > need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may > > exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are > > completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able > to > > afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also > > offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I > > cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for > a > > modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat > > Samhita. > > > > > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is > to > > wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine > > too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves > > donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case > the > > stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the > > stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine > even > > if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are > > ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the > > graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so > > early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You > may > > even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in > question > > each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial > > consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone > before > > purchasing it. > > > > > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing > > it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more > > accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a > jeweler > > give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too > > high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand > > or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, > > feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we > think > > about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- > don't > > throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a > negative > > Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other > commonly > > prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are > actually > > the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore > > available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not > seen > > in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to > > different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con > > artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever > > since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with > Lord > > Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable > for > > all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do > so. > > Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very > > inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely > practice > > Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese > rudraksha > > beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is > > better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in > my > > personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There > is > > a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts > > the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as > > you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very > > expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily > > tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their > > tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material > world > > I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall > > claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead > > hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the > > internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman > > that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell > > custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > > > winning > > > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the > > list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish > > quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I > wanted > > to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. > > Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at > least. > > Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya > > promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is > > essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, > in > > order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the > > sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, > > many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded > > to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the > > not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of > money > > for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A > > yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who > > thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are > rare- > > they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > > > not > > > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant > > sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the > > sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by > > paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at > > all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected > > at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from > a > > money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded > > intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue > > here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the > > character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed > > correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends > on > > the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a > > judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged > attorney > > it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there > > are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya > > services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner > by > > yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and > > complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for > > both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an > > impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! > > When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, > > pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi > > mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't > > do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two > > everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't > > go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more > > than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of > > their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about > > anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the > results > > come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth > achieving > > takes > > > > time > > > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo > > Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do > > not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is > > also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving > > initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri > really > > require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " > then > > reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply > > fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around > from > > mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata > > correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or > > Jaimini. > > > > > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should > know > > that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly > complex > > rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite > > complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my > > estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master > all > > the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to > > practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here > > because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just > > wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- > > they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm > are > > perfect! > > > > > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of > > caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast > > on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship > > prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done > > if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is > > correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any > day > > would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on > > days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you > can > > fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know > > if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once > a > > week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor > > first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. > > Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of > the > > planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article > > related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is > > associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is > > troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But > reasonable, > > I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora > of > > Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a > > charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own > > food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not > > personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a > > serious way. > > > > > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native > > has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no > use > > to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an > > exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some > > planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an > effective > > remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions > > and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT > give > > gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that > > matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer > you > > to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling > > expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes > to > > mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he > > uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few > > " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will > > work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not > fall > > prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and > things > > of this sort. > > > > > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and > > applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great > > books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological > > world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Prashant ji, You are back to Your old tactics. You are saying i sent 2 abusive mails to You, which I did not. You are using my mails to talk of the past. If I write about the past in retaliation , I know you will not approve that mail. You are now saying that we must close the thread, but I am sure you will not allow this to be closed, but use this as a platform to show yourself in good light, and show me in bad light, knowing very well that You have the power to control which message must pass through, and which must not. You are now writing that I must allow mails on My Group and spare your Group. But then why did you allow this stupid mail in the first place from the member who was talking rot about Jyotish Ganga and AIA ? Just yesterday I had sent a mail to You in peace as I have done so a dozen times before, but you do not wish to change and see reason in living Life peacefully and morally. If You dont want bickering on this Forum, then why do you allow contrioversial mails in the first place ? And when we write back why do you approve mails selectivelya nd use those mails to write your sob stories and the hurt you have been subjected to, wthout allowing the other person to talk about himself and his aggrivenaces too ? Youa re not going to change. You are playing smart as usual. Now this is final and understood,. I was a fool to have come back to you with a hand of peace as I have done a dozen times before too, and You have never responded genuinely but always with mischief. Bhaskar. , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar wrote: > > > > Bhaskar ji > > it is not just the past even the present just his issue u shot 2 abusive mails to me when i actually saw the mail just then and also was checking with a senior member what to do allow or refer to it and ask them to settle it between them > > i was also searching for sbm_sharma's membership history too before commenting - rush of blood doesn't help > > i am sure some mud slinging is already on in other groups too but it doesnt matter as i am not there. > > for me to be fair to what i have to do i am doing, in the worst messages i carried the essence of urs and replied, never outright rejected any. today too i have aksed u to revise the msg and send u complied well this is a v good begining > and i had also edited the earlier post after consulting the senior member here [ones who r here before i joined here] > and who i trust, respect > > so if u r patient all will be fine see me in a long term time frame no one reads all messages in every group do they i mean any moderator. > > bring it to my notice i will do the needful in the earliest time > > it is one thing whether i agree or disagreee withwhat others say > > the forum must be clean and free from bickering > and pl alow such members to post in ur groups and deal with it there and spare us once the 2 chances given to both dies lapse this thread must close > > > prashant > > > > in meantime I took the initative to chat with u and say > > > > > ________________________________ > Bhaskar rajiventerprises > > Saturday, July 25, 2009 12:05:45 AM > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > Dear Prashant ji, > > Pl do not bring in the past. I too have many grivenaces which were not > allowed to be posted here. So lets call it quits for the past, and make > a new beginning, where one understands each other along with the > individuals shortcomings. > > best wishes, > > Bhaskar. > > , Prashant Kumar G B > gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > Bhaskar ji > > > > > > ,,,// , this member is accusing my Group as > > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating // > > > > PL see every post i have replied to astro-explorer i have ASKED HIM to > prove what he has to accuse Sri TANVIR ji, i have repeatedly asked and > also praised and reminded him that it is such a forum owner who belived > in a democratic sharing, gave the platfrom for many ppl to be seenm > known we may be in our own private areas not on such world stages > > > > I WILL NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO DEFILE THE FAIR NAME OF THE OWNER TANVIR > JI or the group, whevr it was atacked by some of ur groups also i have > pointed it out only politely as gossip clubs and never abused anyone. > > > > > > u can see the difference my mails too were never allowed in AIA, when > u critised me i could not defend myself even once > > > > i like the spirit of tanvir ji and do the same, just avoiding fakes is > important, rest if pointed out to me i have always restored order > > > > the Saptarishi rr ji issue, a v pathi ji issues with RRji etc were > handled in the best interest of both of them above all JYOTISHYA if we > quarrel we lose a lot more, if we agree to disagree and live with one > another's faults all of us and people who have faith in us will be > nenifited > > > > prashant > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > Bhaskar rajiventerprises@ ... > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 10:47:45 PM > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > Dont call Jyotish Ganga people cowards.tell me which Moderator tried > to squeeze money from you ? > > Dont talk in the air. > > > > Peeth peeche " cowards " nahin bolte kisi ko. Joh bolte hain woh hinjde > > hote hain. > > > > Bhaskar. > > > > Mr. Prashant GB- Dear Moderator, this member is accusing my Group as > > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating. We want the truth. > > Let him come out with the truth. > > > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@ > ...> > > wrote: > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on > > this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa > to > > one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the > answer > > here? > > > > > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on > Ancient > > Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their > > astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the > > jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me > > when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation > > was rubbish. > > > > > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and > > experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor > > of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a > > yagya!! > > > > > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya > " remedy " > > that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B > gbp_kumar@ > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to > > say > > > > > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I > > doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology > > forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let > me > > know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > > > > > we have max said > > > > > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can > choose > > from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones > > merchant > > > > > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are > artifical > > and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > > > if it can speak > > > > > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested > > such to anyone > > > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish > > we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, > > concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also > in > > the process. > > > > > > > > Prashant > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies > group > > is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to > some > > very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? > Why > > should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% > > correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they > > are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are > not > > energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about > > quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE > > article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India > are > > selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know > > the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? > Do > > you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all > > examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be > > properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to > > demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality > ruby > > or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they > are > > wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B > > <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a > > single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their > > own or when ppl ask them? > > > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u > > paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as > > some people like the WHITE PILL > > > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl > > were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it > > many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna > > ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt > > arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by > > members > > > > > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR > > REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse > one > > has to do their part > > > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, > purification, > > energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either > even > > if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on > the > > back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value > > same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging > > won't take u too far./ > > > > > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why > must > > we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if > u > > r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to > > offer. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address > the > > huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this > > message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no > > mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take > > your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some > of > > them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's > > desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the > > founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog > > organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they > might > > be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish > > remedies. > > > > > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding > principle > > for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as > > possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has > to > > become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see > > later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most > > suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, > it > > does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is > > doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any > > substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of > > our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely > > remedy. > > > > > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a > > time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's > > favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought > > regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules > > for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully > > realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate > so. > > In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon > realize > > that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be > > strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be > > pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome > > planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet > > casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened > > with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For > > instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is > > lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find > Jupiter > > debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? > Will > > a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not > according > > to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could > > really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th > > house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a > > pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying > > all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the > BPHS, > > other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite > > exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The > > legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " > > power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat > > Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers > explicit > > advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and > > wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive > and > > often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a > gemstone > > recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different > > suggestions. > > > > > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for > > functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when > > the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a > > dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is > > the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be > wise > > to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I > > am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not > > advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it > > is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed > > inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety > first- > > we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics > > (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely > spending > > quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, > > what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of > bettering > > your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a > neutral > > sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in > > wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not > always > > better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and > > other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just > > remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given > > planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good > > guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's > stone > > can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I > > think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really > > interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See > the > > Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions > for > > stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may > > be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or > > Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few > > very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from > AL > > as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone > > prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by > > introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the > > stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of > this > > rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must > > never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to > lagnesh. > > In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or > > rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how > > ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say > > you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional > > benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not > > possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga > > Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently > > transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this > > juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many > > questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. > > Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be > > natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are > > the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? > Which > > finger should I put it on? > > > > > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the > safe > > side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each > > stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral > > could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be > > filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into > getting > > a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable > > laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are > other > > reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any > > way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk > > stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from > 500 > > to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? > > I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy > > these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk > > that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely > > natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to > > spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue > > -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I > > cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to > this > > question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must > > pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the > > least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that > > can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an > > exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no > black > > specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, > > no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most > > Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as > many > > defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually > > impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without > fine > > hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't > > find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for > > exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts > > dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did > he > > say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated > pearl > > bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get > that > > either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond > of > > gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to > > consider. > > > > > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to > > become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric > > authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements > and > > prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells > me > > that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire > > that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or > > rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you > > need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may > > exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are > > completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able > to > > afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also > > offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I > > cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for > a > > modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat > > Samhita. > > > > > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is > to > > wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine > > too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves > > donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case > the > > stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the > > stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine > even > > if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are > > ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the > > graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so > > early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You > may > > even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in > question > > each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial > > consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone > before > > purchasing it. > > > > > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing > > it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more > > accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a > jeweler > > give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too > > high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand > > or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, > > feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we > think > > about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- > don't > > throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a > negative > > Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other > commonly > > prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are > actually > > the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore > > available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not > seen > > in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to > > different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con > > artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever > > since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with > Lord > > Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable > for > > all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do > so. > > Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very > > inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely > practice > > Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese > rudraksha > > beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is > > better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in > my > > personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There > is > > a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts > > the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as > > you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very > > expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily > > tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their > > tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material > world > > I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall > > claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead > > hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the > > internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman > > that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell > > custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > > > winning > > > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the > > list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish > > quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I > wanted > > to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. > > Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at > least. > > Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya > > promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is > > essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, > in > > order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the > > sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, > > many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded > > to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the > > not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of > money > > for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A > > yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who > > thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are > rare- > > they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > > > not > > > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant > > sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the > > sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by > > paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at > > all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected > > at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from > a > > money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded > > intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue > > here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the > > character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed > > correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends > on > > the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a > > judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged > attorney > > it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there > > are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya > > services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner > by > > yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and > > complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for > > both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an > > impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! > > When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, > > pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi > > mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't > > do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two > > everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't > > go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more > > than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of > > their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about > > anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the > results > > come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth > achieving > > takes > > > > time > > > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo > > Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do > > not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is > > also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving > > initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri > really > > require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " > then > > reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply > > fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around > from > > mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata > > correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or > > Jaimini. > > > > > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should > know > > that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly > complex > > rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite > > complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my > > estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master > all > > the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to > > practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here > > because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just > > wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- > > they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm > are > > perfect! > > > > > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of > > caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast > > on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship > > prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done > > if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is > > correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any > day > > would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on > > days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you > can > > fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know > > if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once > a > > week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor > > first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. > > Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of > the > > planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article > > related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is > > associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is > > troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But > reasonable, > > I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora > of > > Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a > > charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own > > food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not > > personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a > > serious way. > > > > > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native > > has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no > use > > to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an > > exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some > > planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an > effective > > remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions > > and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT > give > > gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that > > matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer > you > > to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling > > expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes > to > > mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he > > uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few > > " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will > > work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not > fall > > prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and > things > > of this sort. > > > > > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and > > applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great > > books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological > > world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Why not wrestle with the pig, in that case -- a praani that holds importance for many 'others'? Even if you think of it as a life/lifeform wasted and useless! Dirt can be readily washed away in few minutes courtesy of Lifebuoy soap and nice copious amounts of water if such were available ...! Think of it this way: If a pig is all you made happy today, perhaps your day was worth it! A pig a day made happier will get you to the blessings bestowed by the HIGHER LIFEFORM: VARAHA AWATAAR? RR vedic astrology , " vkohli38 " <vkohli38 wrote: > > Dear Sharmaji, > > There is a saying in English: > > " Dont Wrestle with a Pig, You will get Dirty and the Pig Loves it " . > > thanks > > PS- I am not saying anubody a BIG PIG > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@> wrote: > > You want the truth Bhaskar , why don't we meet at my good friend, Milind Deora's house. We were very close schoolmates in college in the USA, Massachusetts to be more precise. You live in Bombay no? > > You third rate servant. > > Yes Prashant, protect some Bangladeshi kid offering yagya services for exorbitant prices. > > > , " Bhaskar " <rajiventerprises@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Dont call Jyotish Ganga people cowards.tell me which Moderator tried to squeeze money from you ? > > Dont talk in the air. > > > > Peeth peeche " cowards " nahin bolte kisi ko. Joh bolte hain woh hinjde > > hote hain. > > > > Bhaskar. > > > > Mr. Prashant GB- Dear Moderator, this member is accusing my Group as > > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating. We want the truth. > > Let him come out with the truth. > > > > > > > > > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on > > this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to > > one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer > > here? > > > > > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient > > Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their > > astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the > > jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me > > when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation > > was rubbish. > > > > > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and > > experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor > > of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a > > yagya!! > > > > > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " > > that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B gbp_kumar@ > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to > > say > > > > > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I > > doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology > > forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me > > know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > > > > > we have max said > > > > > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose > > from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones > > merchant > > > > > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical > > and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > > > if it can speak > > > > > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested > > such to anyone > > > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish > > we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, > > concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in > > the process. > > > > > > > > Prashant > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group > > is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some > > very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why > > should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% > > correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they > > are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not > > energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about > > quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE > > article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are > > selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know > > the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do > > you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all > > examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be > > properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to > > demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby > > or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are > > wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B > > <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a > > single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their > > own or when ppl ask them? > > > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u > > paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as > > some people like the WHITE PILL > > > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl > > were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it > > many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna > > ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt > > arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by > > members > > > > > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR > > REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one > > has to do their part > > > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, > > energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even > > if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the > > back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value > > same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging > > won't take u too far./ > > > > > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must > > we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u > > r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to > > offer. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the > > huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this > > message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no > > mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take > > your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of > > them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's > > desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the > > founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog > > organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might > > be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish > > remedies. > > > > > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle > > for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as > > possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to > > become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see > > later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most > > suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it > > does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is > > doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any > > substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of > > our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely > > remedy. > > > > > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a > > time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's > > favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought > > regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules > > for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully > > realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. > > In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize > > that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be > > strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be > > pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome > > planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet > > casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened > > with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For > > instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is > > lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter > > debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will > > a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according > > to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could > > really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th > > house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a > > pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying > > all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, > > other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite > > exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The > > legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " > > power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat > > Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit > > advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and > > wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and > > often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone > > recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different > > suggestions. > > > > > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for > > functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when > > the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a > > dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is > > the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise > > to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I > > am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not > > advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it > > is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed > > inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- > > we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics > > (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending > > quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, > > what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering > > your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral > > sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in > > wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always > > better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and > > other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just > > remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given > > planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good > > guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone > > can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I > > think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really > > interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the > > Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for > > stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may > > be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or > > Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few > > very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL > > as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone > > prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by > > introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the > > stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this > > rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must > > never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. > > In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or > > rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how > > ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say > > you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional > > benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not > > possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga > > Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently > > transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this > > juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many > > questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. > > Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be > > natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are > > the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which > > finger should I put it on? > > > > > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe > > side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each > > stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral > > could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be > > filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting > > a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable > > laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other > > reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any > > way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk > > stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 > > to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? > > I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy > > these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk > > that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely > > natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to > > spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue > > -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I > > cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this > > question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must > > pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the > > least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that > > can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an > > exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black > > specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, > > no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most > > Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many > > defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually > > impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine > > hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't > > find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for > > exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts > > dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he > > say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl > > bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that > > either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of > > gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to > > consider. > > > > > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to > > become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric > > authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and > > prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me > > that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire > > that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or > > rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you > > need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may > > exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are > > completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to > > afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also > > offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I > > cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a > > modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat > > Samhita. > > > > > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to > > wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine > > too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves > > donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the > > stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the > > stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even > > if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are > > ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the > > graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so > > early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may > > even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question > > each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial > > consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before > > purchasing it. > > > > > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing > > it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more > > accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler > > give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too > > high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand > > or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, > > feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think > > about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't > > throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative > > Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly > > prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually > > the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore > > available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen > > in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to > > different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con > > artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever > > since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord > > Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for > > all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. > > Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very > > inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice > > Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha > > beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is > > better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my > > personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is > > a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts > > the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as > > you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very > > expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily > > tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their > > tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world > > I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall > > claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead > > hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the > > internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman > > that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell > > custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > > > winning > > > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the > > list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish > > quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted > > to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. > > Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. > > Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya > > promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is > > essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in > > order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the > > sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, > > many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded > > to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the > > not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money > > for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A > > yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who > > thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- > > they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > > > not > > > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant > > sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the > > sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by > > paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at > > all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected > > at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a > > money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded > > intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue > > here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the > > character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed > > correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on > > the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a > > judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney > > it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there > > are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya > > services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by > > yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and > > complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for > > both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an > > impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! > > When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, > > pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi > > mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't > > do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two > > everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't > > go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more > > than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of > > their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about > > anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results > > come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving > > takes > > > > time > > > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo > > Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do > > not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is > > also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving > > initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really > > require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then > > reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply > > fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from > > mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata > > correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or > > Jaimini. > > > > > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know > > that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex > > rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite > > complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my > > estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all > > the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to > > practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here > > because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just > > wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- > > they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are > > perfect! > > > > > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of > > caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast > > on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship > > prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done > > if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is > > correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day > > would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on > > days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can > > fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know > > if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a > > week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor > > first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. > > Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the > > planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article > > related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is > > associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is > > troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, > > I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of > > Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a > > charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own > > food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not > > personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a > > serious way. > > > > > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native > > has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use > > to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an > > exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some > > planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective > > remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions > > and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give > > gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that > > matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you > > to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling > > expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to > > mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he > > uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few > > " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will > > work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall > > prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things > > of this sort. > > > > > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and > > applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great > > books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological > > world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 You want the truth Bhaskar , why don't we meet at my good friend, Milind Deora's house. We were very close schoolmates in college in the USA, Massachusetts to be more precise. You live in Bombay no? You third rate servant. Yes Prashant, protect some Bangladeshi kid offering yagya services for exorbitant prices. , " Bhaskar " <rajiventerprises wrote: > > > > Dont call Jyotish Ganga people cowards.tell me which Moderator tried to squeeze money from you ? > Dont talk in the air. > > Peeth peeche " cowards " nahin bolte kisi ko. Joh bolte hain woh hinjde > hote hain. > > Bhaskar. > > Mr. Prashant GB- Dear Moderator, this member is accusing my Group as > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating. We want the truth. > Let him come out with the truth. > > > > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@> > wrote: > > > > Sir, > > > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on > this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to > one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer > here? > > > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient > Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their > astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the > jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me > when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation > was rubbish. > > > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and > experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor > of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a > yagya!! > > > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " > that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B gbp_kumar@ > wrote: > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to > say > > > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I > doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology > forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me > know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > > > we have max said > > > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose > from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones > merchant > > > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical > and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > > if it can speak > > > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested > such to anyone > > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish > we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, > concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in > the process. > > > > > > Prashant > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group > is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some > very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why > should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% > correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they > are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not > energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about > quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE > article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are > selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know > the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do > you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all > examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be > properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to > demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby > or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are > wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B > <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a > single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their > own or when ppl ask them? > > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u > paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as > some people like the WHITE PILL > > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl > were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it > many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna > ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt > arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by > members > > > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR > REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one > has to do their part > > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, > energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even > if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the > back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value > same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging > won't take u too far./ > > > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must > we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u > r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to > offer. > > > > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the > huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this > message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no > mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take > your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of > them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's > desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the > founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog > organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might > be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish > remedies. > > > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle > for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as > possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to > become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see > later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most > suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it > does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is > doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any > substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of > our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely > remedy. > > > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a > time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's > favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought > regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules > for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully > realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. > In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize > that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be > strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be > pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome > planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet > casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened > with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For > instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is > lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter > debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will > a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according > to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could > really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th > house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a > pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying > all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, > other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite > exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The > legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " > power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat > Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit > advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and > wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and > often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone > recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different > suggestions. > > > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for > functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when > the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a > dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is > the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise > to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I > am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not > advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it > is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed > inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- > we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics > (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending > quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, > what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering > your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral > sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in > wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always > better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and > other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just > remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given > planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good > guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone > can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I > think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really > interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the > Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for > stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may > be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or > Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few > very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL > as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone > prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by > introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the > stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this > rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must > never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. > In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or > rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how > ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say > you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional > benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not > possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga > Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently > transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this > juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many > questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. > Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be > natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are > the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which > finger should I put it on? > > > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe > side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each > stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral > could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be > filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting > a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable > laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other > reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any > way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk > stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 > to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? > I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy > these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk > that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely > natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to > spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue > -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I > cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this > question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must > pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the > least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that > can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an > exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black > specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, > no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most > Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many > defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually > impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine > hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't > find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for > exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts > dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he > say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl > bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that > either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of > gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to > consider. > > > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to > become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric > authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and > prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me > that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire > that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or > rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you > need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may > exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are > completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to > afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also > offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I > cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a > modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat > Samhita. > > > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to > wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine > too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves > donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the > stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the > stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even > if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are > ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the > graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so > early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may > even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question > each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial > consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before > purchasing it. > > > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing > it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more > accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler > give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too > high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand > or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, > feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think > about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't > throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative > Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly > prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually > the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore > available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen > in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to > different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con > artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever > since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord > Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for > all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. > Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very > inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice > Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha > beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is > better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my > personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is > a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts > the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as > you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very > expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily > tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their > tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world > I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall > claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead > hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the > internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman > that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell > custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > > winning > > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the > list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish > quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted > to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. > Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. > Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya > promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is > essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in > order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the > sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, > many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded > to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the > not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money > for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A > yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who > thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- > they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > > not > > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant > sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the > sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by > paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at > all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected > at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a > money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded > intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue > here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the > character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed > correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on > the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a > judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney > it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there > are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya > services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by > yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and > complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for > both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an > impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! > When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, > pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi > mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't > do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two > everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't > go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more > than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of > their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about > anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results > come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving > takes > > > time > > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo > Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do > not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is > also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving > initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really > require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then > reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply > fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from > mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata > correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or > Jaimini. > > > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know > that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex > rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite > complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my > estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all > the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to > practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here > because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just > wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- > they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are > perfect! > > > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of > caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast > on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship > prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done > if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is > correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day > would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on > days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can > fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know > if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a > week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor > first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. > Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the > planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article > related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is > associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is > troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, > I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of > Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a > charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own > food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not > personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a > serious way. > > > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native > has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use > to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an > exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some > planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective > remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions > and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give > gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that > matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you > to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling > expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to > mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he > uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few > " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will > work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall > prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things > of this sort. > > > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and > applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great > books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological > world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Bagri alias Bhaskar Let me know where our msgs would not be moderated, there we will see who is the real Gladiator Choose the ground and let me know and witness all about the real fight, what type of the fight you need verbal or real one of Bullets I need your blood , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma wrote: > > You want the truth Bhaskar , why don't we meet at my good friend, Milind Deora's house. We were very close schoolmates in college in the USA, Massachusetts to be more precise. You live in Bombay no? > > You third rate servant. > > Yes Prashant, protect some Bangladeshi kid offering yagya services for exorbitant prices. > > > , " Bhaskar " <rajiventerprises@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Dont call Jyotish Ganga people cowards.tell me which Moderator tried to squeeze money from you ? > > Dont talk in the air. > > > > Peeth peeche " cowards " nahin bolte kisi ko. Joh bolte hain woh hinjde > > hote hain. > > > > Bhaskar. > > > > Mr. Prashant GB- Dear Moderator, this member is accusing my Group as > > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating. We want the truth. > > Let him come out with the truth. > > > > > > > > > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on > > this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to > > one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer > > here? > > > > > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient > > Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their > > astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the > > jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me > > when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation > > was rubbish. > > > > > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and > > experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor > > of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a > > yagya!! > > > > > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " > > that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B gbp_kumar@ > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to > > say > > > > > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I > > doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology > > forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me > > know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > > > > > we have max said > > > > > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose > > from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones > > merchant > > > > > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical > > and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > > > if it can speak > > > > > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested > > such to anyone > > > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish > > we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, > > concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in > > the process. > > > > > > > > Prashant > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group > > is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some > > very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why > > should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% > > correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they > > are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not > > energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about > > quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE > > article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are > > selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know > > the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do > > you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all > > examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be > > properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to > > demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby > > or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are > > wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B > > <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a > > single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their > > own or when ppl ask them? > > > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u > > paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as > > some people like the WHITE PILL > > > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl > > were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it > > many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna > > ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt > > arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by > > members > > > > > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR > > REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one > > has to do their part > > > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, > > energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even > > if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the > > back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value > > same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging > > won't take u too far./ > > > > > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must > > we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u > > r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to > > offer. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the > > huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this > > message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no > > mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take > > your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of > > them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's > > desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the > > founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog > > organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might > > be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish > > remedies. > > > > > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle > > for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as > > possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to > > become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see > > later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most > > suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it > > does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is > > doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any > > substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of > > our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely > > remedy. > > > > > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a > > time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's > > favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought > > regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules > > for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully > > realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. > > In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize > > that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be > > strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be > > pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome > > planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet > > casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened > > with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For > > instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is > > lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter > > debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will > > a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according > > to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could > > really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th > > house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a > > pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying > > all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, > > other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite > > exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The > > legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " > > power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat > > Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit > > advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and > > wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and > > often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone > > recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different > > suggestions. > > > > > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for > > functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when > > the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a > > dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is > > the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise > > to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I > > am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not > > advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it > > is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed > > inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- > > we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics > > (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending > > quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, > > what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering > > your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral > > sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in > > wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always > > better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and > > other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just > > remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given > > planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good > > guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone > > can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I > > think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really > > interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the > > Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for > > stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may > > be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or > > Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few > > very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL > > as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone > > prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by > > introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the > > stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this > > rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must > > never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. > > In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or > > rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how > > ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say > > you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional > > benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not > > possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga > > Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently > > transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this > > juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many > > questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. > > Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be > > natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are > > the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which > > finger should I put it on? > > > > > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe > > side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each > > stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral > > could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be > > filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting > > a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable > > laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other > > reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any > > way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk > > stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 > > to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? > > I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy > > these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk > > that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely > > natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to > > spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue > > -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I > > cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this > > question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must > > pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the > > least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that > > can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an > > exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black > > specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, > > no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most > > Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many > > defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually > > impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine > > hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't > > find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for > > exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts > > dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he > > say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl > > bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that > > either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of > > gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to > > consider. > > > > > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to > > become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric > > authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and > > prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me > > that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire > > that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or > > rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you > > need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may > > exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are > > completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to > > afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also > > offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I > > cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a > > modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat > > Samhita. > > > > > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to > > wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine > > too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves > > donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the > > stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the > > stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even > > if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are > > ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the > > graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so > > early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may > > even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question > > each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial > > consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before > > purchasing it. > > > > > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing > > it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more > > accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler > > give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too > > high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand > > or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, > > feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think > > about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't > > throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative > > Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly > > prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually > > the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore > > available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen > > in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to > > different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con > > artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever > > since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord > > Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for > > all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. > > Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very > > inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice > > Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha > > beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is > > better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my > > personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is > > a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts > > the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as > > you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very > > expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily > > tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their > > tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world > > I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall > > claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead > > hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the > > internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman > > that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell > > custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > > > winning > > > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the > > list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish > > quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted > > to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. > > Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. > > Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya > > promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is > > essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in > > order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the > > sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, > > many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded > > to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the > > not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money > > for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A > > yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who > > thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- > > they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > > > not > > > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant > > sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the > > sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by > > paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at > > all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected > > at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a > > money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded > > intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue > > here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the > > character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed > > correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on > > the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a > > judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney > > it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there > > are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya > > services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by > > yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and > > complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for > > both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an > > impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! > > When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, > > pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi > > mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't > > do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two > > everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't > > go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more > > than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of > > their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about > > anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results > > come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving > > takes > > > > time > > > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo > > Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do > > not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is > > also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving > > initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really > > require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then > > reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply > > fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from > > mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata > > correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or > > Jaimini. > > > > > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know > > that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex > > rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite > > complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my > > estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all > > the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to > > practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here > > because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just > > wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- > > they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are > > perfect! > > > > > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of > > caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast > > on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship > > prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done > > if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is > > correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day > > would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on > > days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can > > fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know > > if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a > > week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor > > first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. > > Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the > > planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article > > related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is > > associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is > > troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, > > I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of > > Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a > > charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own > > food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not > > personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a > > serious way. > > > > > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native > > has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use > > to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an > > exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some > > planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective > > remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions > > and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give > > gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that > > matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you > > to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling > > expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to > > mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he > > uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few > > " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will > > work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall > > prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things > > of this sort. > > > > > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and > > applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great > > books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological > > world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Prashanth ji, Just to clear the air, I personally never had any " issues " with Saptarishi ji or Pathi ji or another ji or two who could not handle my innocent and direct questioning and went a bit ballistic and began a bit of a short-lasting tirade. Despite their insults and so on, I never lost my cool and answered them as pleasantly as I would have even if they had not tried to express their baseless frustration against me. Now the following has nothing to do with Pathi ji, who is a senior by age and likes to share his knowledge with all and gives an address and name, so if he is reading this please do not misunderstand the following. I think when a cohesive group approaches milestones, for example crossing 10000 members it begins to upset individuals and in fact in doing whether they attack individuals or groups, usually behind their back for fear of being expelled, they actually test the mettle of the group. Sadly it results in wastage of time, particularly when it means talking to nameless people or people with fake IDs, but they just drift in and out. I am not saying that such disrespect should be condoned or tolerated beyond a certain point, but people are smart. If someone keeps writing annonymously, no matter how much sensationalism he or she wishes to create, people will tune out very quickly. But perhaps God has a purpose for these distractions as well because it gives us the practice to not waste time on such individuals who have a real or imaginary axe to grind. Let it pass... Bhaskar ji, Nice to hear your voice on J_R after a long time. Not being a member of or familiar with Jyotish_Ganga contents I understand that as a owner (? or moderator?) of that forum why you would get upset that someone is maligning your forum on another forum. Please carry on your good work without getting upset. Remember, when the Lion (Simha) walks crows will make noise! Best regards, Rohiniranjan , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar wrote: > > Bhaskar ji > > > ,,,// , this member is accusing my Group as > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating // > > PL see every post i have replied to astro-explorer i have ASKED HIM to prove what he has to accuse Sri TANVIR ji, i have repeatedly asked and also praised and reminded him that it is such a forum owner who belived in a democratic sharing, gave the platfrom for many ppl to be seenm known we may be in our own private areas not on such world stages > > I WILL NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO DEFILE THE FAIR NAME OF THE OWNER TANVIR JI or the group, whevr it was atacked by some of ur groups also i have pointed it out only politely as gossip clubs and never abused anyone. > > > u can see the difference my mails too were never allowed in AIA, when u critised me i could not defend myself even once > > i like the spirit of tanvir ji and do the same, just avoiding fakes is important, rest if pointed out to me i have always restored order > > the Saptarishi rr ji issue, a v pathi ji issues with RRji etc were handled in the best interest of both of them above all JYOTISHYA if we quarrel we lose a lot more, if we agree to disagree and live with one another's faults all of us and people who have faith in us will be nenifited > > prashant > > > > > > ________________________________ > Bhaskar <rajiventerprises > > Friday, July 24, 2009 10:47:45 PM > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > Dont call Jyotish Ganga people cowards.tell me which Moderator tried to squeeze money from you ? > Dont talk in the air. > > Peeth peeche " cowards " nahin bolte kisi ko. Joh bolte hain woh hinjde > hote hain. > > Bhaskar. > > Mr. Prashant GB- Dear Moderator, this member is accusing my Group as > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating. We want the truth. > Let him come out with the truth. > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@ ...> > wrote: > > > > Sir, > > > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on > this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to > one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer > here? > > > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient > Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their > astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the > jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me > when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation > was rubbish. > > > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and > experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor > of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a > yagya!! > > > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " > that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B gbp_kumar@ > wrote: > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to > say > > > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I > doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology > forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me > know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > > > we have max said > > > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose > from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones > merchant > > > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical > and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > > if it can speak > > > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested > such to anyone > > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish > we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, > concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in > the process. > > > > > > Prashant > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group > is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some > very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why > should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% > correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they > are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not > energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about > quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE > article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are > selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know > the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do > you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all > examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be > properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to > demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby > or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are > wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B > <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a > single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their > own or when ppl ask them? > > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u > paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as > some people like the WHITE PILL > > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl > were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it > many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna > ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt > arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by > members > > > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR > REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one > has to do their part > > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, > energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even > if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the > back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value > same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging > won't take u too far./ > > > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must > we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u > r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to > offer. > > > > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the > huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this > message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no > mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take > your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of > them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's > desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the > founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog > organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might > be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish > remedies. > > > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle > for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as > possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to > become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see > later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most > suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it > does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is > doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any > substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of > our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely > remedy. > > > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a > time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's > favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought > regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules > for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully > realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. > In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize > that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be > strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be > pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome > planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet > casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened > with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For > instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is > lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter > debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will > a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according > to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could > really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th > house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a > pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying > all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, > other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite > exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The > legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " > power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat > Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit > advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and > wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and > often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone > recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different > suggestions. > > > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for > functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when > the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a > dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is > the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise > to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I > am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not > advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it > is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed > inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- > we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics > (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending > quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, > what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering > your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral > sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in > wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always > better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and > other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just > remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given > planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good > guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone > can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I > think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really > interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the > Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for > stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may > be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or > Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few > very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL > as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone > prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by > introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the > stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this > rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must > never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. > In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or > rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how > ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say > you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional > benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not > possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga > Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently > transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this > juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many > questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. > Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be > natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are > the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which > finger should I put it on? > > > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe > side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each > stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral > could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be > filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting > a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable > laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other > reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any > way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk > stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 > to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? > I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy > these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk > that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely > natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to > spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue > -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I > cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this > question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must > pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the > least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that > can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an > exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black > specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, > no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most > Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many > defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually > impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine > hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't > find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for > exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts > dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he > say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl > bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that > either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of > gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to > consider. > > > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to > become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric > authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and > prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me > that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire > that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or > rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you > need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may > exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are > completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to > afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also > offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I > cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a > modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat > Samhita. > > > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to > wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine > too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves > donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the > stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the > stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even > if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are > ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the > graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so > early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may > even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question > each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial > consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before > purchasing it. > > > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing > it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more > accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler > give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too > high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand > or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, > feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think > about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't > throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative > Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly > prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually > the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore > available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen > in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to > different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con > artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever > since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord > Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for > all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. > Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very > inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice > Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha > beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is > better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my > personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is > a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts > the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as > you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very > expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily > tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their > tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world > I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall > claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead > hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the > internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman > that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell > custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > > winning > > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the > list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish > quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted > to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. > Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. > Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya > promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is > essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in > order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the > sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, > many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded > to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the > not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money > for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A > yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who > thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- > they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > > not > > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant > sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the > sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by > paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at > all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected > at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a > money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded > intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue > here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the > character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed > correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on > the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a > judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney > it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there > are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya > services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by > yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and > complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for > both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an > impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! > When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, > pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi > mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't > do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two > everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't > go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more > than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of > their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about > anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results > come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving > takes > > > time > > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo > Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do > not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is > also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving > initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really > require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then > reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply > fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from > mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata > correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or > Jaimini. > > > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know > that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex > rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite > complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my > estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all > the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to > practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here > because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just > wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- > they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are > perfect! > > > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of > caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast > on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship > prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done > if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is > correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day > would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on > days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can > fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know > if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a > week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor > first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. > Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the > planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article > related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is > associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is > troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, > I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of > Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a > charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own > food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not > personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a > serious way. > > > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native > has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use > to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an > exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some > planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective > remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions > and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give > gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that > matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you > to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling > expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to > mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he > uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few > " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will > work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall > prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things > of this sort. > > > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and > applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great > books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological > world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 dear prashantji whenever such flow of critical or challenging mails come, kindly edit and delete direct personal attacking languages and let only the gist of non-objectionable language. for example, the first para of this messageis fine but you should have deleted the second and third paras which are objectionable. no message or sentence shall be allowed which criticises a person on geographical or religious grounds as the third para denotes. please send a polite message to such objectionable language writing members to convey whatever they wish to in a non-objectionable language and you approve the same. the bottomline i wish to convey is that we shall not let a member err and approve it to show that he is erring and then take action against him. no, we shall edit, correct, advise and let the members contribute in a positive manner and get the best out of such members in a friendly manner. hope you take this in right spirit. with best wishes and blessings pandit arjun , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma wrote: > > You want the truth Bhaskar , why don't we meet at my good friend, Milind Deora's house. We were very close schoolmates in college in the USA, Massachusetts to be more precise. You live in Bombay no? > > You third rate servant. > > Yes Prashant, protect some Bangladeshi kid offering yagya services for exorbitant prices. > > > , " Bhaskar " <rajiventerprises@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Dont call Jyotish Ganga people cowards.tell me which Moderator tried to squeeze money from you ? > > Dont talk in the air. > > > > Peeth peeche " cowards " nahin bolte kisi ko. Joh bolte hain woh hinjde > > hote hain. > > > > Bhaskar. > > > > Mr. Prashant GB- Dear Moderator, this member is accusing my Group as > > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating. We want the truth. > > Let him come out with the truth. > > > > > > > > > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on > > this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to > > one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer > > here? > > > > > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient > > Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their > > astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the > > jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me > > when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation > > was rubbish. > > > > > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and > > experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor > > of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a > > yagya!! > > > > > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " > > that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B gbp_kumar@ > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to > > say > > > > > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I > > doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology > > forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me > > know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > > > > > we have max said > > > > > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose > > from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones > > merchant > > > > > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical > > and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > > > if it can speak > > > > > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested > > such to anyone > > > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish > > we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, > > concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in > > the process. > > > > > > > > Prashant > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group > > is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some > > very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why > > should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% > > correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they > > are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not > > energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about > > quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE > > article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are > > selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know > > the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do > > you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all > > examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be > > properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to > > demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby > > or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are > > wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B > > <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a > > single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their > > own or when ppl ask them? > > > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u > > paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as > > some people like the WHITE PILL > > > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl > > were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it > > many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna > > ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt > > arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by > > members > > > > > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR > > REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one > > has to do their part > > > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, > > energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even > > if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the > > back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value > > same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging > > won't take u too far./ > > > > > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must > > we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u > > r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to > > offer. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the > > huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this > > message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no > > mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take > > your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of > > them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's > > desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the > > founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog > > organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might > > be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish > > remedies. > > > > > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle > > for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as > > possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to > > become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see > > later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most > > suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it > > does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is > > doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any > > substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of > > our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely > > remedy. > > > > > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a > > time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's > > favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought > > regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules > > for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully > > realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. > > In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize > > that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be > > strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be > > pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome > > planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet > > casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened > > with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For > > instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is > > lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter > > debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will > > a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according > > to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could > > really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th > > house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a > > pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying > > all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, > > other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite > > exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The > > legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " > > power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat > > Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit > > advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and > > wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and > > often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone > > recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different > > suggestions. > > > > > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for > > functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when > > the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a > > dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is > > the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise > > to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I > > am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not > > advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it > > is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed > > inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- > > we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics > > (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending > > quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, > > what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering > > your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral > > sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in > > wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always > > better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and > > other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just > > remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given > > planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good > > guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone > > can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I > > think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really > > interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the > > Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for > > stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may > > be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or > > Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few > > very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL > > as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone > > prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by > > introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the > > stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this > > rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must > > never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. > > In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or > > rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how > > ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say > > you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional > > benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not > > possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga > > Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently > > transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this > > juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many > > questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. > > Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be > > natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are > > the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which > > finger should I put it on? > > > > > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe > > side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each > > stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral > > could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be > > filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting > > a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable > > laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other > > reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any > > way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk > > stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 > > to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? > > I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy > > these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk > > that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely > > natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to > > spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue > > -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I > > cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this > > question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must > > pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the > > least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that > > can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an > > exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black > > specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, > > no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most > > Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many > > defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually > > impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine > > hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't > > find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for > > exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts > > dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he > > say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl > > bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that > > either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of > > gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to > > consider. > > > > > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to > > become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric > > authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and > > prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me > > that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire > > that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or > > rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you > > need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may > > exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are > > completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to > > afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also > > offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I > > cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a > > modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat > > Samhita. > > > > > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to > > wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine > > too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves > > donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the > > stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the > > stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even > > if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are > > ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the > > graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so > > early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may > > even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question > > each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial > > consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before > > purchasing it. > > > > > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing > > it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more > > accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler > > give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too > > high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand > > or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, > > feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think > > about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't > > throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative > > Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly > > prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually > > the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore > > available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen > > in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to > > different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con > > artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever > > since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord > > Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for > > all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. > > Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very > > inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice > > Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha > > beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is > > better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my > > personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is > > a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts > > the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as > > you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very > > expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily > > tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their > > tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world > > I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall > > claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead > > hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the > > internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman > > that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell > > custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > > > winning > > > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the > > list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish > > quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted > > to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. > > Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. > > Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya > > promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is > > essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in > > order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the > > sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, > > many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded > > to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the > > not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money > > for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A > > yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who > > thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- > > they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > > > not > > > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant > > sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the > > sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by > > paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at > > all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected > > at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a > > money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded > > intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue > > here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the > > character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed > > correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on > > the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a > > judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney > > it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there > > are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya > > services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by > > yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and > > complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for > > both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an > > impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! > > When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, > > pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi > > mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't > > do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two > > everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't > > go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more > > than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of > > their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about > > anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results > > come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving > > takes > > > > time > > > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo > > Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do > > not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is > > also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving > > initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really > > require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then > > reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply > > fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from > > mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata > > correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or > > Jaimini. > > > > > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know > > that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex > > rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite > > complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my > > estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all > > the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to > > practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here > > because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just > > wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- > > they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are > > perfect! > > > > > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of > > caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast > > on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship > > prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done > > if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is > > correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day > > would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on > > days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can > > fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know > > if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a > > week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor > > first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. > > Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the > > planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article > > related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is > > associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is > > troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, > > I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of > > Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a > > charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own > > food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not > > personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a > > serious way. > > > > > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native > > has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use > > to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an > > exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some > > planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective > > remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions > > and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give > > gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that > > matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you > > to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling > > expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to > > mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he > > uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few > > " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will > > work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall > > prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things > > of this sort. > > > > > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and > > applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great > > books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological > > world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 dear friends the occassion of appreciating the group for achieving a numeric milestone shall not be marred by learnt contributing members wasting energy in mails that are of no use in either learning something or sharing something. treat this group as an exhibition of astrology where many natives come to see various facets of astrology, get readings, ask queries to seek answers and also to get doubts clarified. some natives come and seek answers only from few particular members. imagine how ugly it looks when the contributing astrologers who are on the stage are fighting between themselves and the august audience is sored to see it helplessly. while appreciating prashantji for his good work for the past year or two as a moderator, i request learnt members not to waste their energies on clarification of individuals and if few individuals keep writing peronal mails let them do so with nonobjectionable language and once they dont find any response they too would stop their thread. with best wishes and blessings pandit arjun , " Rohiniranjan " <rohini_ranjan wrote: > > Prashanth ji, > > Just to clear the air, I personally never had any " issues " with Saptarishi ji or Pathi ji or another ji or two who could not handle my innocent and direct questioning and went a bit ballistic and began a bit of a short-lasting tirade. Despite their insults and so on, I never lost my cool and answered them as pleasantly as I would have even if they had not tried to express their baseless frustration against me. Now the following has nothing to do with Pathi ji, who is a senior by age and likes to share his knowledge with all and gives an address and name, so if he is reading this please do not misunderstand the following. > > I think when a cohesive group approaches milestones, for example crossing 10000 members it begins to upset individuals and in fact in doing whether they attack individuals or groups, usually behind their back for fear of being expelled, they actually test the mettle of the group. Sadly it results in wastage of time, particularly when it means talking to nameless people or people with fake IDs, but they just drift in and out. I am not saying that such disrespect should be condoned or tolerated beyond a certain point, but people are smart. If someone keeps writing annonymously, no matter how much sensationalism he or she wishes to create, people will tune out very quickly. > > But perhaps God has a purpose for these distractions as well because it gives us the practice to not waste time on such individuals who have a real or imaginary axe to grind. > > Let it pass... > > Bhaskar ji, Nice to hear your voice on J_R after a long time. Not being a member of or familiar with Jyotish_Ganga contents I understand that as a owner (? or moderator?) of that forum why you would get upset that someone is maligning your forum on another forum. Please carry on your good work without getting upset. Remember, when the Lion (Simha) walks crows will make noise! > > Best regards, > > Rohiniranjan > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar@> wrote: > > > > Bhaskar ji > > > > > > ,,,// , this member is accusing my Group as > > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating // > > > > PL see every post i have replied to astro-explorer i have ASKED HIM to prove what he has to accuse Sri TANVIR ji, i have repeatedly asked and also praised and reminded him that it is such a forum owner who belived in a democratic sharing, gave the platfrom for many ppl to be seenm known we may be in our own private areas not on such world stages > > > > I WILL NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO DEFILE THE FAIR NAME OF THE OWNER TANVIR JI or the group, whevr it was atacked by some of ur groups also i have pointed it out only politely as gossip clubs and never abused anyone. > > > > > > u can see the difference my mails too were never allowed in AIA, when u critised me i could not defend myself even once > > > > i like the spirit of tanvir ji and do the same, just avoiding fakes is important, rest if pointed out to me i have always restored order > > > > the Saptarishi rr ji issue, a v pathi ji issues with RRji etc were handled in the best interest of both of them above all JYOTISHYA if we quarrel we lose a lot more, if we agree to disagree and live with one another's faults all of us and people who have faith in us will be nenifited > > > > prashant > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > Bhaskar <rajiventerprises@> > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 10:47:45 PM > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > Dont call Jyotish Ganga people cowards.tell me which Moderator tried to squeeze money from you ? > > Dont talk in the air. > > > > Peeth peeche " cowards " nahin bolte kisi ko. Joh bolte hain woh hinjde > > hote hain. > > > > Bhaskar. > > > > Mr. Prashant GB- Dear Moderator, this member is accusing my Group as > > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating. We want the truth. > > Let him come out with the truth. > > > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@ ...> > > wrote: > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on > > this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to > > one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer > > here? > > > > > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient > > Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their > > astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the > > jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me > > when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation > > was rubbish. > > > > > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and > > experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor > > of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a > > yagya!! > > > > > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " > > that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B gbp_kumar@ > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to > > say > > > > > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I > > doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology > > forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me > > know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > > > > > we have max said > > > > > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose > > from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones > > merchant > > > > > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical > > and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > > > if it can speak > > > > > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested > > such to anyone > > > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish > > we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, > > concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in > > the process. > > > > > > > > Prashant > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group > > is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some > > very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why > > should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% > > correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they > > are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not > > energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about > > quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE > > article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are > > selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know > > the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do > > you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all > > examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be > > properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to > > demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby > > or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are > > wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B > > <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a > > single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their > > own or when ppl ask them? > > > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u > > paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as > > some people like the WHITE PILL > > > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl > > were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it > > many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna > > ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt > > arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by > > members > > > > > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR > > REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one > > has to do their part > > > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, > > energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even > > if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the > > back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value > > same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging > > won't take u too far./ > > > > > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must > > we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u > > r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to > > offer. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the > > huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this > > message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no > > mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take > > your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of > > them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's > > desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the > > founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog > > organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might > > be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish > > remedies. > > > > > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle > > for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as > > possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to > > become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see > > later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most > > suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it > > does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is > > doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any > > substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of > > our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely > > remedy. > > > > > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a > > time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's > > favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought > > regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules > > for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully > > realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. > > In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize > > that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be > > strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be > > pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome > > planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet > > casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened > > with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For > > instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is > > lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter > > debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will > > a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according > > to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could > > really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th > > house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a > > pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying > > all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, > > other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite > > exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The > > legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " > > power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat > > Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit > > advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and > > wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and > > often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone > > recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different > > suggestions. > > > > > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for > > functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when > > the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a > > dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is > > the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise > > to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I > > am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not > > advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it > > is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed > > inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- > > we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics > > (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending > > quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, > > what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering > > your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral > > sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in > > wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always > > better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and > > other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just > > remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given > > planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good > > guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone > > can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I > > think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really > > interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the > > Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for > > stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may > > be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or > > Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few > > very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL > > as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone > > prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by > > introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the > > stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this > > rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must > > never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. > > In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or > > rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how > > ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say > > you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional > > benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not > > possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga > > Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently > > transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this > > juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many > > questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. > > Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be > > natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are > > the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which > > finger should I put it on? > > > > > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe > > side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each > > stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral > > could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be > > filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting > > a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable > > laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other > > reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any > > way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk > > stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 > > to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? > > I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy > > these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk > > that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely > > natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to > > spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue > > -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I > > cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this > > question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must > > pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the > > least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that > > can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an > > exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black > > specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, > > no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most > > Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many > > defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually > > impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine > > hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't > > find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for > > exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts > > dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he > > say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl > > bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that > > either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of > > gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to > > consider. > > > > > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to > > become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric > > authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and > > prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me > > that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire > > that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or > > rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you > > need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may > > exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are > > completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to > > afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also > > offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I > > cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a > > modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat > > Samhita. > > > > > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to > > wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine > > too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves > > donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the > > stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the > > stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even > > if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are > > ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the > > graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so > > early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may > > even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question > > each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial > > consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before > > purchasing it. > > > > > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing > > it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more > > accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler > > give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too > > high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand > > or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, > > feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think > > about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't > > throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative > > Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly > > prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually > > the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore > > available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen > > in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to > > different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con > > artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever > > since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord > > Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for > > all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. > > Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very > > inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice > > Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha > > beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is > > better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my > > personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is > > a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts > > the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as > > you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very > > expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily > > tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their > > tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world > > I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall > > claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead > > hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the > > internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman > > that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell > > custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > > > winning > > > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the > > list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish > > quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted > > to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. > > Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. > > Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya > > promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is > > essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in > > order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the > > sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, > > many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded > > to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the > > not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money > > for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A > > yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who > > thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- > > they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > > > not > > > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant > > sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the > > sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by > > paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at > > all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected > > at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a > > money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded > > intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue > > here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the > > character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed > > correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on > > the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a > > judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney > > it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there > > are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya > > services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by > > yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and > > complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for > > both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an > > impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! > > When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, > > pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi > > mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't > > do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two > > everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't > > go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more > > than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of > > their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about > > anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results > > come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving > > takes > > > > time > > > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo > > Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do > > not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is > > also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving > > initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really > > require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then > > reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply > > fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from > > mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata > > correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or > > Jaimini. > > > > > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know > > that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex > > rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite > > complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my > > estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all > > the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to > > practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here > > because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just > > wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- > > they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are > > perfect! > > > > > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of > > caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast > > on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship > > prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done > > if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is > > correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day > > would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on > > days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can > > fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know > > if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a > > week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor > > first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. > > Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the > > planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article > > related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is > > associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is > > troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, > > I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of > > Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a > > charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own > > food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not > > personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a > > serious way. > > > > > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native > > has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use > > to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an > > exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some > > planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective > > remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions > > and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give > > gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that > > matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you > > to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling > > expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to > > mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he > > uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few > > " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will > > work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall > > prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things > > of this sort. > > > > > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and > > applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great > > books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological > > world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Dear Arjun-ji, While I agree with your recommendation, unfortunately, such are these harsh times -- such editings would be readily misinterpreted as " manipulation " and attempts on part of the moderator to control! What we need here is for well-meaning members like you and I and others who really think this forum is important and worthy of coming back to and support -- to come back and not advise Tanvir or Prashanth ji but to take on the unofficial advisor role! I have tried to do that at times and was attacked by being called as " trying to act as moderator! " . We need more ENGAGED members as opposed to DISENGAGED advisors! And if the former are figments of my imagination, then perhaps that view must be openly and bravely stated so -- so that we can all know who stands where in this Mayavini reality! Please help if/when you can ... Respectfully and affectionately submitted, Rohiniranjan , " panditarjun2004 " <panditarjun2004 wrote: > > dear prashantji > > whenever such flow of critical or challenging mails come, kindly edit and delete direct personal attacking languages and let only the gist of non-objectionable language. > > for example, the first para of this messageis fine but you should have deleted the second and third paras which are objectionable. > > no message or sentence shall be allowed which criticises a person on geographical or religious grounds as the third para denotes. > > please send a polite message to such objectionable language writing members to convey whatever they wish to in a non-objectionable language and you approve the same. > > the bottomline i wish to convey is that we shall not let a member err and approve it to show that he is erring and then take action against him. no, we shall edit, correct, advise and let the members contribute in a positive manner and get the best out of such members in a friendly manner. hope you take this in right spirit. > > with best wishes and blessings > pandit arjun > > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@> wrote: > > > > You want the truth Bhaskar , why don't we meet at my good friend, Milind Deora's house. We were very close schoolmates in college in the USA, Massachusetts to be more precise. You live in Bombay no? > > > > You third rate servant. > > > > Yes Prashant, protect some Bangladeshi kid offering yagya services for exorbitant prices. > > > > > > , " Bhaskar " <rajiventerprises@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Dont call Jyotish Ganga people cowards.tell me which Moderator tried to squeeze money from you ? > > > Dont talk in the air. > > > > > > Peeth peeche " cowards " nahin bolte kisi ko. Joh bolte hain woh hinjde > > > hote hain. > > > > > > Bhaskar. > > > > > > Mr. Prashant GB- Dear Moderator, this member is accusing my Group as > > > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating. We want the truth. > > > Let him come out with the truth. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@> > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on > > > this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to > > > one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer > > > here? > > > > > > > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient > > > Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their > > > astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the > > > jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me > > > when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation > > > was rubbish. > > > > > > > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and > > > experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor > > > of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a > > > yagya!! > > > > > > > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " > > > that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > > > > > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B gbp_kumar@ > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to > > > say > > > > > > > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I > > > doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology > > > forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me > > > know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > > > > > > > we have max said > > > > > > > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose > > > from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > > > > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > > > > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones > > > merchant > > > > > > > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical > > > and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > > > > if it can speak > > > > > > > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested > > > such to anyone > > > > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish > > > we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, > > > concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in > > > the process. > > > > > > > > > > Prashant > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > > > > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > > > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group > > > is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some > > > very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why > > > should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% > > > correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > > > > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they > > > are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not > > > energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about > > > quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE > > > article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are > > > selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know > > > the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do > > > you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all > > > examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be > > > properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to > > > demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > > > > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby > > > or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are > > > wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > > > > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B > > > <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a > > > single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their > > > own or when ppl ask them? > > > > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u > > > paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as > > > some people like the WHITE PILL > > > > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl > > > were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it > > > many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna > > > ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt > > > arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by > > > members > > > > > > > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR > > > REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one > > > has to do their part > > > > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, > > > energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even > > > if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the > > > back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value > > > same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging > > > won't take u too far./ > > > > > > > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must > > > we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u > > > r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to > > > offer. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > > > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the > > > huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this > > > message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no > > > mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take > > > your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of > > > them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's > > > desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the > > > founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog > > > organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might > > > be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish > > > remedies. > > > > > > > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle > > > for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as > > > possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to > > > become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see > > > later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most > > > suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it > > > does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is > > > doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any > > > substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of > > > our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely > > > remedy. > > > > > > > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a > > > time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's > > > favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought > > > regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules > > > for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully > > > realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. > > > In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize > > > that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be > > > strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be > > > pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome > > > planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet > > > casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened > > > with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For > > > instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is > > > lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter > > > debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will > > > a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according > > > to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could > > > really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th > > > house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a > > > pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying > > > all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, > > > other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite > > > exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The > > > legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " > > > power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat > > > Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit > > > advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and > > > wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and > > > often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone > > > recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different > > > suggestions. > > > > > > > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for > > > functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when > > > the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a > > > dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is > > > the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise > > > to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I > > > am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not > > > advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it > > > is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed > > > inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- > > > we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics > > > (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending > > > quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, > > > what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering > > > your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral > > > sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in > > > wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always > > > better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and > > > other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just > > > remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given > > > planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good > > > guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone > > > can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I > > > think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really > > > interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the > > > Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for > > > stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may > > > be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or > > > Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few > > > very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL > > > as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone > > > prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by > > > introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the > > > stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this > > > rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must > > > never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. > > > In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or > > > rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how > > > ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say > > > you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional > > > benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not > > > possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga > > > Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently > > > transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this > > > juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many > > > questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. > > > Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be > > > natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are > > > the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which > > > finger should I put it on? > > > > > > > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe > > > side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each > > > stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral > > > could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be > > > filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting > > > a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable > > > laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other > > > reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any > > > way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk > > > stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 > > > to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? > > > I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy > > > these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk > > > that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely > > > natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to > > > spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue > > > -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I > > > cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this > > > question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must > > > pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the > > > least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that > > > can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an > > > exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black > > > specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, > > > no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most > > > Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many > > > defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually > > > impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine > > > hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't > > > find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for > > > exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts > > > dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he > > > say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl > > > bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that > > > either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of > > > gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to > > > consider. > > > > > > > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to > > > become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric > > > authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and > > > prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me > > > that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire > > > that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or > > > rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you > > > need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may > > > exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are > > > completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to > > > afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also > > > offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I > > > cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a > > > modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat > > > Samhita. > > > > > > > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to > > > wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine > > > too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves > > > donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the > > > stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the > > > stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even > > > if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are > > > ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the > > > graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so > > > early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may > > > even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question > > > each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial > > > consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before > > > purchasing it. > > > > > > > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing > > > it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more > > > accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler > > > give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too > > > high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand > > > or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, > > > feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think > > > about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't > > > throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative > > > Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly > > > prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually > > > the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore > > > available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen > > > in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to > > > different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con > > > artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever > > > since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord > > > Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for > > > all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. > > > Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very > > > inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice > > > Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha > > > beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is > > > better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my > > > personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is > > > a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts > > > the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as > > > you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very > > > expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily > > > tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their > > > tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world > > > I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall > > > claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead > > > hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the > > > internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman > > > that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell > > > custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > > > > winning > > > > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the > > > list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish > > > quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted > > > to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. > > > Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. > > > Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya > > > promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is > > > essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in > > > order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the > > > sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, > > > many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded > > > to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the > > > not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money > > > for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A > > > yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who > > > thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- > > > they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > > > > not > > > > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant > > > sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the > > > sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by > > > paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at > > > all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected > > > at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a > > > money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded > > > intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue > > > here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the > > > character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed > > > correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on > > > the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a > > > judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney > > > it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there > > > are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya > > > services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by > > > yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and > > > complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for > > > both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an > > > impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! > > > When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, > > > pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi > > > mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't > > > do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two > > > everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't > > > go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more > > > than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of > > > their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about > > > anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results > > > come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving > > > takes > > > > > time > > > > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo > > > Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do > > > not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is > > > also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving > > > initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really > > > require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then > > > reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply > > > fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from > > > mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata > > > correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or > > > Jaimini. > > > > > > > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know > > > that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex > > > rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite > > > complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my > > > estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all > > > the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to > > > practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here > > > because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just > > > wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- > > > they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are > > > perfect! > > > > > > > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of > > > caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast > > > on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship > > > prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done > > > if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is > > > correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day > > > would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on > > > days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can > > > fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know > > > if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a > > > week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor > > > first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. > > > Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the > > > planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article > > > related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is > > > associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is > > > troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, > > > I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of > > > Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a > > > charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own > > > food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not > > > personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a > > > serious way. > > > > > > > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native > > > has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use > > > to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an > > > exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some > > > planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective > > > remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions > > > and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give > > > gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that > > > matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you > > > to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling > > > expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to > > > mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he > > > uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few > > > " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will > > > work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall > > > prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things > > > of this sort. > > > > > > > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > > > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and > > > applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great > > > books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological > > > world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 dear RRji you stand tallest in contributions in this group consistently for the past several years and surely we are all with you in doing our bit of service to this exhibition of jyotisha. once i told prashantji that internet is like maya and we dont know who is the real owner of an id. hence it is better not to take names and accept that we have to live with this maya. a rich person having lot of wealth to burn will open multiple accounts and find ways to dilute and spend. similarly a person who has all the time and energy in the world would open multiple ids and write various things. hence as a first step, we shall accept all these realities of mayajaal (internet) thanks to rahu and agree to live with them. then we dont find any problem with such multiple id posters. secondly, we all shall exhibit tolerance and respect to the liberty and freedom of any member for expressing anything in the beginning if it is in a civilised language. then we shall disengage from such posts which are of no use either to astrologers or to querents. last but most important in my view is what you expressed precisely that if good contributers like you, krishnanji, prashantji and others keep on writing more and contributing more, naturally the negative objectionable mails get obfuscated and ignored. with best wishes and blessings pandit arjun www.rudraksharemedy.com , " Rohiniranjan " <rohini_ranjan wrote: > > Dear Arjun-ji, > > While I agree with your recommendation, unfortunately, such are these harsh times -- such editings would be readily misinterpreted as " manipulation " and attempts on part of the moderator to control! > > What we need here is for well-meaning members like you and I and others who really think this forum is important and worthy of coming back to and support -- to come back and not advise Tanvir or Prashanth ji but to take on the unofficial advisor role! I have tried to do that at times and was attacked by being called as " trying to act as moderator! " . > > We need more ENGAGED members as opposed to DISENGAGED advisors! > > And if the former are figments of my imagination, then perhaps that view must be openly and bravely stated so -- so that we can all know who stands where in this Mayavini reality! > > Please help if/when you can ... > > > Respectfully and affectionately submitted, > > Rohiniranjan > > > > > > , " panditarjun2004 " <panditarjun2004@> wrote: > > > > dear prashantji > > > > whenever such flow of critical or challenging mails come, kindly edit and delete direct personal attacking languages and let only the gist of non-objectionable language. > > > > for example, the first para of this messageis fine but you should have deleted the second and third paras which are objectionable. > > > > no message or sentence shall be allowed which criticises a person on geographical or religious grounds as the third para denotes. > > > > please send a polite message to such objectionable language writing members to convey whatever they wish to in a non-objectionable language and you approve the same. > > > > the bottomline i wish to convey is that we shall not let a member err and approve it to show that he is erring and then take action against him. no, we shall edit, correct, advise and let the members contribute in a positive manner and get the best out of such members in a friendly manner. hope you take this in right spirit. > > > > with best wishes and blessings > > pandit arjun > > > > > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@> wrote: > > > > > > You want the truth Bhaskar , why don't we meet at my good friend, Milind Deora's house. We were very close schoolmates in college in the USA, Massachusetts to be more precise. You live in Bombay no? > > > > > > You third rate servant. > > > > > > Yes Prashant, protect some Bangladeshi kid offering yagya services for exorbitant prices. > > > > > > > > > , " Bhaskar " <rajiventerprises@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dont call Jyotish Ganga people cowards.tell me which Moderator tried to squeeze money from you ? > > > > Dont talk in the air. > > > > > > > > Peeth peeche " cowards " nahin bolte kisi ko. Joh bolte hain woh hinjde > > > > hote hain. > > > > > > > > Bhaskar. > > > > > > > > Mr. Prashant GB- Dear Moderator, this member is accusing my Group as > > > > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating. We want the truth. > > > > Let him come out with the truth. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@> > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > > > > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on > > > > this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to > > > > one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer > > > > here? > > > > > > > > > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient > > > > Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their > > > > astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the > > > > jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me > > > > when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation > > > > was rubbish. > > > > > > > > > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and > > > > experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor > > > > of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a > > > > yagya!! > > > > > > > > > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " > > > > that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B gbp_kumar@ > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to > > > > say > > > > > > > > > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I > > > > doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology > > > > forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me > > > > know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > > > > > > > > > we have max said > > > > > > > > > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose > > > > from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > > > > > > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > > > > > > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones > > > > merchant > > > > > > > > > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical > > > > and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > > > > > if it can speak > > > > > > > > > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested > > > > such to anyone > > > > > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish > > > > we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, > > > > concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in > > > > the process. > > > > > > > > > > > > Prashant > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > > > > > > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > > > > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > > > > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group > > > > is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some > > > > very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why > > > > should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% > > > > correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > > > > > > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they > > > > are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not > > > > energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about > > > > quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE > > > > article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are > > > > selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know > > > > the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do > > > > you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all > > > > examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be > > > > properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to > > > > demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > > > > > > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby > > > > or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are > > > > wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > > > > > > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > > > > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B > > > > <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a > > > > single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their > > > > own or when ppl ask them? > > > > > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u > > > > paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as > > > > some people like the WHITE PILL > > > > > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl > > > > were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it > > > > many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna > > > > ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt > > > > arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by > > > > members > > > > > > > > > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR > > > > REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one > > > > has to do their part > > > > > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > > > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, > > > > energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even > > > > if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the > > > > back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value > > > > same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging > > > > won't take u too far./ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must > > > > we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u > > > > r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to > > > > offer. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > > > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > > > > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the > > > > huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this > > > > message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no > > > > mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take > > > > your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of > > > > them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's > > > > desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the > > > > founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog > > > > organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might > > > > be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish > > > > remedies. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle > > > > for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as > > > > possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to > > > > become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see > > > > later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most > > > > suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it > > > > does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is > > > > doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any > > > > substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of > > > > our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely > > > > remedy. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a > > > > time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's > > > > favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought > > > > regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules > > > > for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully > > > > realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. > > > > In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize > > > > that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be > > > > strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be > > > > pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome > > > > planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet > > > > casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened > > > > with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For > > > > instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > > > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is > > > > lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter > > > > debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will > > > > a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according > > > > to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could > > > > really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th > > > > house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a > > > > pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying > > > > all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, > > > > other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite > > > > exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The > > > > legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " > > > > power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat > > > > Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit > > > > advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and > > > > wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and > > > > often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone > > > > recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different > > > > suggestions. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for > > > > functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when > > > > the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a > > > > dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is > > > > the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise > > > > to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I > > > > am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not > > > > advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it > > > > is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed > > > > inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- > > > > we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics > > > > (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending > > > > quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, > > > > what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > > > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering > > > > your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral > > > > sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in > > > > wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always > > > > better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and > > > > other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just > > > > remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given > > > > planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good > > > > guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone > > > > can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I > > > > think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really > > > > interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the > > > > Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for > > > > stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may > > > > be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or > > > > Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few > > > > very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL > > > > as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone > > > > prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by > > > > introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the > > > > stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this > > > > rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must > > > > never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. > > > > In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or > > > > rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how > > > > ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say > > > > you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional > > > > benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not > > > > possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga > > > > Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently > > > > transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this > > > > juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many > > > > questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. > > > > Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be > > > > natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are > > > > the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which > > > > finger should I put it on? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe > > > > side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each > > > > stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral > > > > could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be > > > > filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting > > > > a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable > > > > laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other > > > > reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any > > > > way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk > > > > stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 > > > > to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? > > > > I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy > > > > these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk > > > > that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > > > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely > > > > natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to > > > > spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue > > > > -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I > > > > cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this > > > > question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must > > > > pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the > > > > least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that > > > > can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an > > > > exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black > > > > specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, > > > > no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most > > > > Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many > > > > defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually > > > > impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine > > > > hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't > > > > find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for > > > > exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > > > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts > > > > dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he > > > > say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl > > > > bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that > > > > either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of > > > > gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to > > > > consider. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to > > > > become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric > > > > authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and > > > > prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me > > > > that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire > > > > that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or > > > > rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you > > > > need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may > > > > exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are > > > > completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to > > > > afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also > > > > offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I > > > > cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a > > > > modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > > > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat > > > > Samhita. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to > > > > wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine > > > > too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves > > > > donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the > > > > stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the > > > > stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even > > > > if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are > > > > ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the > > > > graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so > > > > early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may > > > > even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question > > > > each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial > > > > consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before > > > > purchasing it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing > > > > it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more > > > > accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler > > > > give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too > > > > high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand > > > > or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, > > > > feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think > > > > about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't > > > > throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative > > > > Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly > > > > prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually > > > > the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore > > > > available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen > > > > in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to > > > > different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con > > > > artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever > > > > since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord > > > > Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for > > > > all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. > > > > Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very > > > > inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice > > > > Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha > > > > beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is > > > > better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > > > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my > > > > personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is > > > > a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts > > > > the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as > > > > you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very > > > > expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily > > > > tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their > > > > tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world > > > > I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall > > > > claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead > > > > hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the > > > > internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman > > > > that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell > > > > custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > > > > > winning > > > > > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the > > > > list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish > > > > quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted > > > > to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. > > > > Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. > > > > Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya > > > > promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is > > > > essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in > > > > order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the > > > > sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, > > > > many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded > > > > to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the > > > > not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money > > > > for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A > > > > yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who > > > > thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- > > > > they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > > > > > not > > > > > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant > > > > sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the > > > > sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by > > > > paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at > > > > all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected > > > > at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a > > > > money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded > > > > intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue > > > > here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the > > > > character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed > > > > correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on > > > > the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a > > > > judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney > > > > it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > > > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there > > > > are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya > > > > services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by > > > > yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and > > > > complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for > > > > both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an > > > > impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! > > > > When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, > > > > pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi > > > > mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't > > > > do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two > > > > everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't > > > > go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more > > > > than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of > > > > their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about > > > > anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results > > > > come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving > > > > takes > > > > > > time > > > > > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo > > > > Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do > > > > not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is > > > > also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving > > > > initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really > > > > require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then > > > > reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply > > > > fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from > > > > mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata > > > > correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or > > > > Jaimini. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know > > > > that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex > > > > rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite > > > > complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my > > > > estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all > > > > the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to > > > > practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here > > > > because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just > > > > wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- > > > > they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are > > > > perfect! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of > > > > caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast > > > > on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship > > > > prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done > > > > if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is > > > > correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day > > > > would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on > > > > days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can > > > > fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know > > > > if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a > > > > week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor > > > > first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. > > > > Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the > > > > planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article > > > > related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is > > > > associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is > > > > troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, > > > > I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of > > > > Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a > > > > charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own > > > > food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not > > > > personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a > > > > serious way. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native > > > > has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use > > > > to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an > > > > exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some > > > > planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective > > > > remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions > > > > and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give > > > > gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that > > > > matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you > > > > to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling > > > > expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to > > > > mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he > > > > uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few > > > > " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will > > > > work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall > > > > prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things > > > > of this sort. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > > > > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and > > > > applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great > > > > books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological > > > > world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Dear RRji, I never meant there were issues, I said the potential flash points had been defused easily when it was brought to my notice and this is possible only when two mature individuals r involved and it did happen else whatever I or the owner do it can't work isn't it, and it is good that both eposodes ended well unlike many others where we younger brigade do take it a bit further, so seniors like u, a v pathi ji do show us some ways to see how u came out in this regard I do always admire sri P V Narshima rao ji who has withstood all such critism with the best poise, dignity required of astrologers all of the rest ME INCLUDED have erred quite a few times, I wish some day i can reach such a poise myself a benchmark worth emulating. for all that he is worth, done to the subject he got terrible treatment continus to be maligned with every reading he gives out. where there is so much to read in the material he posts than what failed in his readings rest of the post is quite good and hope the faceless members do learn from their mistakes and come in the open this way issues can be resolved faster, better I also do agree that other groups topics r bestr avoided here by members. regards Prashant ________________________________ Rohiniranjan <rohini_ranjan Saturday, July 25, 2009 4:42:07 AM Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! Prashanth ji, Just to clear the air, I personally never had any " issues " with Saptarishi ji or Pathi ji or another ji or two who could not handle my innocent and direct questioning and went a bit ballistic and began a bit of a short-lasting tirade. Despite their insults and so on, I never lost my cool and answered them as pleasantly as I would have even if they had not tried to express their baseless frustration against me. Now the following has nothing to do with Pathi ji, who is a senior by age and likes to share his knowledge with all and gives an address and name, so if he is reading this please do not misunderstand the following. I think when a cohesive group approaches milestones, for example crossing 10000 members it begins to upset individuals and in fact in doing whether they attack individuals or groups, usually behind their back for fear of being expelled, they actually test the mettle of the group. Sadly it results in wastage of time, particularly when it means talking to nameless people or people with fake IDs, but they just drift in and out. I am not saying that such disrespect should be condoned or tolerated beyond a certain point, but people are smart. If someone keeps writing annonymously, no matter how much sensationalism he or she wishes to create, people will tune out very quickly. But perhaps God has a purpose for these distractions as well because it gives us the practice to not waste time on such individuals who have a real or imaginary axe to grind. Let it pass... Bhaskar ji, Nice to hear your voice on J_R after a long time. Not being a member of or familiar with Jyotish_Ganga contents I understand that as a owner (? or moderator?) of that forum why you would get upset that someone is maligning your forum on another forum. Please carry on your good work without getting upset. Remember, when the Lion (Simha) walks crows will make noise! Best regards, Rohiniranjan , Prashant Kumar G B <gbp_kumar@. ..> wrote: > > Bhaskar ji > > > ,,,// , this member is accusing my Group as > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating // > > PL see every post i have replied to astro-explorer i have ASKED HIM to prove what he has to accuse Sri TANVIR ji, i have repeatedly asked and also praised and reminded him that it is such a forum owner who belived in a democratic sharing, gave the platfrom for many ppl to be seenm known we may be in our own private areas not on such world stages > > I WILL NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO DEFILE THE FAIR NAME OF THE OWNER TANVIR JI or the group, whevr it was atacked by some of ur groups also i have pointed it out only politely as gossip clubs and never abused anyone. > > > u can see the difference my mails too were never allowed in AIA, when u critised me i could not defend myself even once > > i like the spirit of tanvir ji and do the same, just avoiding fakes is important, rest if pointed out to me i have always restored order > > the Saptarishi rr ji issue, a v pathi ji issues with RRji etc were handled in the best interest of both of them above all JYOTISHYA if we quarrel we lose a lot more, if we agree to disagree and live with one another's faults all of us and people who have faith in us will be nenifited > > prashant > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > Bhaskar <rajiventerprises@ ...> > > Friday, July 24, 2009 10:47:45 PM > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > Dont call Jyotish Ganga people cowards.tell me which Moderator tried to squeeze money from you ? > Dont talk in the air. > > Peeth peeche " cowards " nahin bolte kisi ko. Joh bolte hain woh hinjde > hote hain. > > Bhaskar. > > Mr. Prashant GB- Dear Moderator, this member is accusing my Group as > well as the Owner of the Group you are moderating. We want the truth. > Let him come out with the truth. > > , " sbm_sharma " <sbm_sharma@ ...> > wrote: > > > > Sir, > > > > I have even seen a member of the " professional " astrologers list on > this ask a question about the intricacies of Pushkaramsa to > one of our very esteemed group members. Why couldn't he find the answer > here? > > > > But I will credit you for posting my messages, the cowards on Ancient > Indian Astrology and Jyotish_Ganga will not post my questions. Their > astrologers are almost as inept as the one's found here. One of the > jyotish_ganga moderators tried to squeeze every last penny out of me > when I asked him for a consultation. Needless to say, the consultation > was rubbish. > > > > BTW: Many are conducted simplified Ganesha homas in their homes and > experiencing fantastic results. But I suppose you will not be in favor > of this as your board owner wants to charge a minimum of 600 USD for a > yagya!! > > > > Now please answer my question about the very expensive yagya " remedy " > that your board owner, a boy from Bangladesh, is promoting. > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B gbp_kumar@ > wrote: > > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > u have no idea of the subject or the group so making all u want to > say > > > > > > who is qualifiedin the membership here to conduct Yagnas here, I > doubt any i remember Pt R dakshinamurthy ji used to in vedic astrology > forum before he left 2 yrs ago now no group ha s such members, pl let me > know any esp inJR as u falsely accuse > > > > > > we have max said > > > > > > pray to such a such deity, graha [devatha] and this they can choose > from available prayers inthe net or public, published domain itself > > > > > > and gemstones unless members have asked we have never suggested > > > > > > except one or two members noone has any tie up with a gem stones > merchant > > > > > > 2 were doing ione quit yrs ago other a yr ago is absent > > > > > > > > > and we know pearls are a rare phenomina and what u get are artifical > and cultured ones even a donkey will tell u this > > > if it can speak > > > > > > and we know no one can really afford gems so we rarely suggested > such to anyone > > > UNLESS ON REQUEST SEE THE ARCHIVES > > > > > > > > > > > > get ur facts right and talk, else find other places for ur rubbish > we r merely discussing, debating and answering genuine interests, > concerns of members here. shaping future generation astrologers also in > the process. > > > > > > Prashant > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > " astro_explorer@ " astro_explorer@ > > > > > > Friday, July 24, 2009 1:00:23 AM > > > Re: Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > Sir, > > > > > > You have no validity in your arguments. This jyotish remedies group > is a link for mass-marketed yagya sold at very expensive prices to some > very desperate people! Are you telling me that these actually work? Why > should I believe anything else you say? What I have written is 100% > correct. You must learn to read more carefully. > > > > > > As I mentioned, gems and rudrakasha will likely work best if they > are energized but if you think they will not work at all if they are not > energized then you are very mistaken. I have spoken extensively about > quality. Size is a very controversial issue. Please READ the WHOLE > article. I have spoken extensively about how most jewelers in India are > selling " junk " stones and what flaws to look out for. Do you even know > the difference between a tissue nucleated pearl and a natural pearl? Do > you know that even after x-ray analysis, roughly 10 percent of all > examined Pearls, (examined by experienced gemologists) still cannot be > properly identified? Have you told anybody you suggested a pearl to to > demand an X-ray analysis to see if it is natural? > > > > > > How many people on this board can afford a real jyotish quality ruby > or emerald? I can count on 1 hand probably. But how many think they are > wearing the genuine article? Probably many, many more. > > > > > > Its not mudslinging to expose fraudulent practices now is it? > > > > > > , Prashant Kumar G B > <gbp_kumar@ ..> wrote: > > > > > > > > Member, > > > > > > > > > > > > just by branding everyone with a single stroke of a brush and a > single color will make some exclusively holy! > > > > > > > > have u seen astrologers in most groups prescribe stones on their > own or when ppl ask them? > > > > same too in professional face to face sittings not all r what u > paint them just some do, those who feel they can earn a quick name as > some people like the WHITE PILL > > > > there was a simple test conducted by some US drugs R & D where ppl > were admininsered a simple white drug with no medicinal elements in it > many people with whatever complaints they had taken it felt relieved. > > > > > > > > only thse can be gullible even to bad doctors, lawyers, etc. > > > > > > > > I can show u in the forum here members like RRji, vattem krishna > ji, myself, rafel G, Mrityunjaya tripathi ji, anum ji, Nikit ji, pt > arjun ji harry ji etc HAVE NEVER SUGGESTED GEMSTONES unless asked by > members > > > > > > > > in most cases we do say PRAYERS R THE BEST FORM OF PALLATIVES OR > REMEDIES as u r part of the remedy, and any thing one has to cleanse one > has to do their part > > > > gemstones also work if one can afford or ha no time for prayers > > > > also u need some experts views on the quality, size, purification, > energisation merely wearing it like a ornament will not help either even > if u follow half truth like touching the skin with a open setting on the > back with no purification, energisation with mantras it has no value > same goes with Yantras, Rudrakshas etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > merely promoting ur group as holier by branding and mud slinging > won't take u too far./ > > > > > > > > walk with the rest of us abe seen reading good cases here why must > we come somewhee else noone has stopped u from airing ur views here if u > r doing here surely ppl will come to ur place and see what u have to > offer. > > > > > > > > > > > > Best wishes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > > > " astro_explorer@ ... " <astro_explorer@ ...> > > > > > > > > Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:01:34 PM > > > > Gemstones, Rudraksha, Yagya, Mantra, Oh My! > > > > > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > Dear Members, > > > > > > > > All kidding aside, let me try to briefly but concisely address the > huge body of knowledge concerning astrological remedies. Think of this > message as a " Consumer's Guide " to astrological remedies. Make no > mistake - there are many people out there who are only eager to take > your hard earned money and give nothing but heartache in return-some of > them are very well known. These charlatans prey upon people's > desperation and ignorance. Some of these frauds even comprise the > founding membership of a fancy sounding, so-called watch-dog > organization called the Planetary Gemologists Association. Or they might > be found running massive " specializing " in jyotish > remedies. > > > > > > > > First and foremost please keep in mind that the guiding principle > for prescribing any type of remedy is that it must be as Sattvic as > possible. The farther one strays from this principle the more one has to > become educated about possible negative repercussions. As you will see > later I believe that a prasiddha mantra is the most Sattvic and most > suitable of all remedies. Secondly, one must have faith in remedies, it > does not have to be an undying absolutely resolute faith but it is > doubtful that one who does not believe at least somewhat will get any > substantial results. Lastly, please understand that many times much of > our most difficult karma is fixed and quite difficult to completely > remedy. > > > > > > > > Let me address each major category of remedy one section at a > time. Let's first start with gemstones as these seem to be everybody's > favorite. It bears mentioning that there are many schools of thought > regarding remedies, particularly when it comes to gemstones. The rules > for gemstone prescription given herein are quite conservative; I fully > realize some exceptions can be made if one's constellations indicate so. > In addition, if we really examine most people's charts, we soon realize > that its not really our moderately favorable planets that need to be > strengthened but rather our most troublesome planets which need to be > pacified (Certainly you can do both!)- pacification of troublesome > planets cannot be accomplished with gemstones (Though a benefic planet > casting a favorable aspect on a troubled planet might be strengthened > with a gemstone- as long as certain other conditions apply). For > instance, take Pisces lagna. Jupiter is lord of 1st and 10th of > > > > course, so it is especially important to the native, as it is > lagna lord and also ruling the house of career. What if we find Jupiter > debilitated in Capricorn and aspected by two first class malefics? Will > a yellow sapphire help in this situation? No, no it won't. Not according > to my knowledge at least. A yellow sapphire in this situation could > really make things worse! Though perhaps if Moon (Lord of trine- 5th > house) casts an aspect on Ju and was favorably placed in the chart a > pearl could then be used to indirectly aid Jupiter. My point in saying > all this is that gems are seldom the remedy we think we need. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Although gemstone usage is not indicated as a remedy in the BPHS, > other texts such as the Garuda purana speak of their power quite > exhaustively, the Agni purana too but to a much lesser extent. The > legendary astrologer, Varahahimira, extensively treats the " mystical " > power of gems in his magnificent astrological treatise, the Brihat > Samhita. Harihara, in his monumental work, Prasna Marga, offers explicit > advice on imbibing procedures that can be used for gems. Selecting and > wearing gemstones, jyotish quality gemstone that is, is an expensive and > often confusing proposition. Ask 5 different astrologers for a gemstone > recommendation and you may very well end up with 5 different > suggestions. > > > > > > > > To get straight to the point, gems should only be worn for > functional benefics, meaning, trinal rulers. Complications arise when > the graha (Unless it is Lagnesh) in question rules both a trine and a > dusthana, if this is the case we must look at whether the dusthana is > the mooltrikona sign of the graha in question; if it is, it may be wise > to pass on wearing the stone. Many may disagree with my position but I > am trying to be as safe as possible here. Also, I personally would not > advise anybody to wear a gem of an inherent malefic (Unless perhaps it > is lagnesh) but rather, to wear the gem of a moderately well placed > inherent AND functional benefic (trinal ruler). Remember, safety first- > we do not want to take any chances with stones of inherent malefics > (Unless perhaps lagnesh), especially because you will be likely spending > quite a bit of money and you want to get it right the first time! Now, > what do I mean by moderately well placed? It means that the > > > > graha whose gemstone you will be donning in the hope of bettering > your life should be placed in trine or kendra AND in at least a neutral > sign. If the graha in question is very well placed I see no point in > wearing its stone, as it is already strong. Remember, more is not always > better! Some astrologers may look at the planet's position in D-9 and > other divisional charts as well, not to mention a chalita chart. Just > remember, stones indiscriminately amplify the energies that a given > planet is emanating in your chart. They do not turn bad guys into good > guys but they can make good guys into better guys. > > > > > > > > Now there is a theory that even a badly placed lagna lord's stone > can be worn, as it is said that lagnesh always works for the best. I > think this view has substantial merit. For those of you who are really > interested in all this gemstone business, there are Nadi texts (See the > Shukra Nadi in particular) which have their own specific suggestions for > stone usage depending on one's planetary configurations! > > > > > > > > As most people are wearing stones for material upliftment it may > be helpful to look at the planet's position from arudha lagna and/or > Rajya Pada- this is a more controversial statement as a precious few > very fine astrologers I know of do not take a planet's position from AL > as an important consideration, though only insofar as gemstone > prescription is concerned. At the risk of driving you crazy by > introducing yet another theory, some astrologers say not to wear the > stone of the atma karaka- though I don't really see the validity of this > rule. Here are two points that you can take very seriously. One must > never wear the stone of a planet that is inherently inimical to lagnesh. > In addition, one must never simultaneously wear two inimical stones. > > > > > > > > As an aside, I've not seen anyone really discuss the timing or > rather the dynamic use of gemstones. I am very curious to see how > ashtakavarga analysis and dasha/gochara analysis comes into play. Say > you have Pisces lagna, Jupiter is an unabashed inherent and functional > benefic for this lagna. Say Ju is moderately well placed and not > possessing extremely high shad-bala but according to ashtakavarga > Jupiter gives a very low BAV score in XYZ house and is currently > transiting XYZ house. Might it be wise then to shelve the gem at this > juncture? I don't know. But the question is highly interesting. > > > > > > > > Now we come to how to select and wear the stone itself. Many > questions abound in this area with mostly no real definitive answers. > Among a few of the most oft repeated queries: Should the stone be > natural or can it be treated? Does it have to touch the skin? What are > the clarity and size requirements? What hand should I wear it on? Which > finger should I put it on? > > > > > > > > Let's start with the natural vs. treated issue. To be on the safe > side I highly suggest getting an all natural, non-heated stone. Each > stone has treatments that are specific to it. For instance; red coral > could by dyed, a yellow sapphire could be heated, an emerald could be > filled with oil...etc... Don't let your gem dealer talk you into getting > a treated stone, insist on getting certification from a reputable > laboratory (GIA for diamonds and AGL for colored stones- there are other > reputable labs) that the stone in question has not been treated in any > way- this is important as most jewelers in India essentially sell junk > stones. A jyotish quality yellow sapphire can go from anywhere from 500 > to 1000 USD per carat. How much did you pay for you yellow sapphire? > I've seen some yellow sapphires sell for 100 to 200 USD. If you buy > these you are essentially buying yellow colored glass- its pure junk > that will not do anything for you. The pearl may be an > > > > exception to the " all-natural " rule. Real, round, completely > natural, white pearls are simply unavailable unless you are willing to > spend thousands of dollars. If you must, try going for a tissue > -nucleated South Sea pearl, as big and white and round as possible- I > cannot guarantee that these will work for you though! > > > > > > > > Now let's discuss clarity and size. In my mind the answer to this > question is cut and dried. Always pick clarity over size if you must > pick one over the other. You, must, must get an eye-clean gem at the > least. Eye clean means there are no visible " defects " in the gem that > can be seen without the aid of magnification. The following is NOT an > exhaustive list of common flaws found in particular gemstones: no black > specks in yellow sapphires, no dents in pearls, no specks in diamonds, > no white specks or hairline cracks on the backside of red corals (Most > Red Corals come in a cabochon cut- you must inspect the backside as many > defects are usually present here). They say that it is virtually > impossible to get a suitable eye clean emerald these days (without fine > hairline fractures) - my answer to this is quite simple- if you can't > find one then don't get one. We cannot bend the rules and allow for > exceptions just because mother nature does not gift us with > > > > the same treasures she gave in abundance when the ancient texts > dealing with gems were written. I know what you are thinking. Why did he > say what he said about the Pearl ? Isn't an artificially nucleated pearl > bending the rules? Yes, it probably is...so maybe you shouldn't get that > either. Are you beginning to see a pattern here? I'm not really fond of > gems as remedial measures; there are simply too many qualifications to > consider. > > > > > > > > I just don't know how big a particular stone must be for it to > become effective or whether this even matters at all. Some tantric > authors like Harish Johari spell out very specific size requirements and > prohibitions. I can't really say if this is valid. My instinct tells me > that one should get something reasonably large, say a yellow sapphire > that is 2 carats or more-obviously this can't be done with diamonds or > rubies unless you are mega-rich. In which case I must ask, what do you > need a stone for any way?! I estimate that a jyotish quality Ruby may > exceed 10,000 USD in cost! Yes, you read that right. Before you are > completely overcome with disappointment at thought of not being able to > afford a stone you should know that many astrological gem dealers also > offer much less expensive alternate stones. Having never used them, I > cannot comment on their efficacy. I suppose if you can acquire one for a > modest price it might be worth trying. In fact, > > > > Varahamihira does mention some of the alternates in his Brihat > Samhita. > > > > > > > > I'll quickly go over some other considerations. The best bet is to > wear the stone on the right hand, ring finger. Pendants should be fine > too. Of course there is the concept of Ratna- Arpana which involves > donating a stone in order to reap it benefits, clearly in this case the > stone never touches the body at all! To be on the safe side have the > stone set so it touches the skin- though it will probably work fine even > if its somewhere really close but not touching your skin. When you are > ready to put the stone on for the first time do it on the day of the > graha who rules the stone, do it in the hora of that graha as well, so > early morning. Though do soak the stone in milk overnight first. You may > even wish to recite the graha or devata mantra for the stone in question > each week on the appropriate day and hour. There is one last crucial > consideration I have left out and this involves testing the stone before > purchasing it. > > > > > > > > You must, must test the stone for a week or so before purchasing > it. If your jeweler refuses then you need to find another more > accommodating jeweler. Speaking of jewelers...don' t ever let a jeweler > give you a gem recommendation, the conflict of interest is simply too > high. Back to the topic at hand, carefully tape the stone to your hand > or tuck it under your pillow and " test-drive " it. Bad thoughts, > feelings, dreams and events apart from the every-day bad stuff we think > about and experience would instantly lead me to discard the stone- don't > throw it away, send it back to your jeweler Do NOT ignore a negative > Nimmita (Omen)! Ok, I've said a mouthful, lets move on to other commonly > prescribed remedial measures. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Moving on to rudraksha beads. These fascinating beads are actually > the dried seeds of the rudraksha berry. There is much Puranic lore > available on the subject of rudraksha beads. However, one thing not seen > in Puranic literature is the mapping of various rudraksha beads to > different planets; this seems a marketing gimmick concocted by con > artists of yesteryear and continuously perpetuated by con artists ever > since. Most Indians know that the rudraksha bead is associated with Lord > Shiva. The Padma purana says that the 5 Mukhi rudraksha is suitable for > all to wear. So if you want to wear a 5 Mukhi then you can likely do so. > Legitimate 5 mukhi rudraksha beads are easy to find and very > inexpensive- though my guess is that you will need to sincerely practice > Shiva mantras on a consistent basis to empower them. Nepalese rudraksha > beads are priced higher than the Java variety. Don't ask me which is > better. I have only experimented with the Nepalese variety. > > > > Some people say that all rudraksha beads are user-friendly; in my > personal experience this statement does not at all hold water. There is > a very famous member of the Planetary Gemologist association who touts > the 14 Mukhi rudraksha bead as the be-all and end-all of remedies, as > you might guess by now; one size does not fit all, especially the very > expensive 14 Mukhi. It is my belief that rudraksha beads are primarily > tools to be used to aid in meditation; indeed I have experienced their > tranquilizing effects first-hand. But as a remedy for the material world > I do not think these are very appropriate. So don't fall for the tall > claims made by the various too numerous to count rudraksha bead > hypsters. There is a very well known seller of rudraksha beads on the > internet- they market the beads as if they are some kind of talisman > that can be used to gain advantage is any type of situation. They sell > custom malas for attracting the opposite sex, for > > > winning > > > > in litigation, for enhancing your business prospects... well the > list goes on and on. Oh yes, and they also sell 200 dollar " jyotish > quality " gemstones. Caveat emptor. Well, I think I've said all I wanted > to say about rudraksha beads. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > If something can be sold, people will figure out how sell it. > Nothing is sacred, perhaps nothing ever was, not in this yuga at least. > Dear reader, have you noticed the proliferation of dubious yagya > promoters on the world wide web? Crudely put, yagya or yajna is > essentially a Vedic fire ritual, performed by priests on your behalf, in > order to attain certain goals which are essentially stated in the > sankalpa (An opening statement if you will). A (with many, > many members), that " specializes' in jyotish remedies, which I alluded > to in my introductory paragraph, sells all varieties of yagya for the > not so small price of 600 USD and up. That's not a small amount of money > for most Westerners and is a staggering sum for your typical Indian. A > yagya should be performed by the pious and pure, and by those who > thoroughly know the strict procedures! Individuals like these are rare- > they mostly belonged to another Yuga. Furthermore, a yagya should > > > not > > > > be arranged by the ravenously money minded charging exorbitant > sums. Far better to learn how to do a simple yagya or homa in the > sanctity of one's home - this is how real progress can be made. Not by > paying off a money-minded mercenary to pay God knows who, if anyone at > all, to chant away your sins. It would be totally logical and expected > at this point to inquire into the difference between buying a gem from a > money-minded jeweler versus arranging a yagya via a money-minded > intermediary and a just as money-minded priest! I think the main issue > here is that a gem is an object that it will do its job no matter the > character of the person who sells it to you (assuming it is prescribed > correctly and is of jyotish quality) whereas a yagya heavily depends on > the individual psyche of the one who performs it. In the same way a > judge will not listen to the statements of a mentally deranged attorney > it is doubtful that whatever forces are being called upon in > > > > a yagya will listen to a corrupted priest (and believe me, there > are many). Please do not waste your time or money on these yagya > services. Much better to learn how to perform them in a simple manner by > yourself, sincerely and on a consistent basis. > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > To conclude, I will ever so briefly tackle the vast and > complicated subject known as mantra shastra. Mantras can be used for > both material and spiritual benefits. Often, a mantra will make an > impact on both a material and spiritual level- this is a great thing! > When practicing mantra, three items are critical: devotion, > pronunciation and consistency. A good 108 bead rudraksha mala or tulsi > mala would be VERY nice as well. A few repetitions here or there won't > do the trick- stick with one mantra and practice for an hour or two > everyday, or at least 30 to 40 minutes- for as long as it takes. Don't > go by this 40 day rule nonsense; while I am certainly sure that more > than a few people have experienced amazing things from the outset of > their practice this is more the exception than the rule. Think about > anything you have done in life that was worth achieving, did the results > come quickly or easily? I bet the answer is no. Anything worth achieving > takes > > > time > > > > to fructify, there are no short-cuts. > > > > > > > > Choose a prasiddha mantra which is safe to recite like " Om Namo > Narayanaya " , " Om Namah Shivaya " , or simply " Namah Shivaya " , these do > not require initiation and as stated, are safe. The Gayatri mantra is > also prasiddha but I believe is better recited after receiving > initiation from a competent guru. Vedic mantras like the Gayatri really > require good pronunciation. If you really want to " focus your fire " then > reciting a prasiddha mantra of one's Ishta Devata would be simply > fantastic. Just remember, stick with one mantra- don't jump around from > mantra to mantra. Various texts have mapped out the devata > correspondence with the planets- please refer to BPHS, Prasna Marga or > Jaimini. > > > > > > > > If you want to recite a non-prasiddha mantra then you should know > that there are various tantric texts which specialize in highly complex > rules governing the prescription of such mantras- these are quite > complicated and much beyond my comprehension at present. In my > estimation it would take a life-time to fully understand and master all > the rules. Seek somebody qualified to assist you if you desire to > practice a non-prasiddha mantra. I won't name any of the texts here > because I do not want to encourage their casual use. You can't just > wily-nily start reciting bija mantras or even certain Vedic mantras- > they could be inimical to you even if your pronunciation and rhythm are > perfect! > > > > > > > > As a bonus I'll quickly address fasting and charity. A word of > caution first, I know the least about these remedies. Some say to fast > on the day of the upapada lord in order to improve relationship > prospects. Others say fasting on the day of the UL lord cannot be done > if the UL lord rules the 2nd house. I quite frankly do not who is > correct. It is personally hard for me to believe that fasting on any day > would incur you negative karma. Of course I have seen people fast on > days owned by the troublesome planets in their chart- so I guess you can > fast on Saturday if you Saturn is not favorable for you. I do not know > if fasting works- I have not tried it. At the very least fasting once a > week would be very beneficial to your health (Please ask your doctor > first) so you really have nothing to lose by trying it. > > > > > > > > The concept of charity as a remedial measure is interesting. > Perhaps try giving on the day, hour and proper nakshatra transit of the > planet which is troubling you, it is prudent to either give an article > related to the planet in question or give money to a charity that is > associated with the troublesome planet. For example, if Saturn is > troubling you then you might want to make a substantial (But reasonable, > I want you to still be able to eat!) gift on a Saturday- on the hora of > Saturn, perhaps also incorporating tithi and nakshatra elements to a > charity that feeds lonely, elders who are unable to procure their own > food. In the end I cannot say how effective this would be. I have not > personally gone this route nor have spoken to anybody who has in a > serious way. > > > > > > > > The form of remedial measure that will work best for the native > has to be determined by somebody competent . It will likely be of no use > to prescribe a mantra to somebody who will not recite it or has an > exceedingly weak 5th lord (Lord of house of mantra). Similarly, some > planetary configuration may preclude the use of charity as an effective > remedial measure but may demand fasting as the optimal route etc... > > > > > > > > ***** > > > > > > > > Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask me any questions > and/or to correct my very limited knowledge. PLEASE note: I do NOT give > gemstone recommendations nor do I prescribe any remedies for that > matter. I do NOT give recommendations for jewelers. I will NOT refer you > to anybody either. Please do not fall prey to astrologers selling > expensive remedies . One astrologer with a presence on the web comes to > mind, he claims his remedies are almost guaranteed to work because he > uses a " special " prasna methodology only known to him (and a few > " select " others) in order to determine if his remedy prescription will > work- please do not succumb to this patent nonsense. Please do not fall > prey to any astrologer trying to sell you an expensive kavach and things > of this sort. > > > > > > > > If you like this content please do not hesitate to register at: > > > > > > > > http://health. groups.. com revati_energetic > s_true_vedic_ astrology/ > > > > > > > > A new astrology group charged with a dual task: researching and > applying the subtle principles found embedded in BPHS (and other great > books) as well as exposing fraudulent practices in the astrological > world. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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