Guest guest Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Dear Group, Sat Nam Obviously it is best to lead a clean lifestyle. I studied Vedic Astrology for many years and a few things are apparent from charts. Some people just have more tamasic influences on them then others. Somebody with Jupiter(Satva) in the Ascendant will be very cautious around poisons and most likely will not have any addictions or be regular in drinking, smoking etc. For someone with Mars or Saturn in the ascendant(Tamas), they will have tamasic tendancies, which often result in smoking etc. etc. Also the timing periods of the planets make a big difference, what planet is currently governing us? If it is Mars, then there will be more of a Tamasic influence. For some people being Satvic is easier, period, fact. Also, if Mars smokes, he may become more satvic, as the smoking may stop him going and doing some real damage. These gunas also manifest in funny ways, if you have a real issue with people smoking etc. that is just your own Tamas or ignorance. If you make it a kind of campaign, that is your own Rajas. Although you may not believe it, you can still take lots of poisons and be in a satvic position. Another thing also is that everything except the zero or unmanifest is Tamas. The slightest manifestation even of the most subtle state is a condition of matter and ignorance. Of course in the context of KY the purer the lifestyle the better. But there have been many Saints and Guru's who smoked, or even ran tobacco shops. Nisagadatta Maharaj springs to mind. I myself have a lot of Tamas, I have smoked since about 12 years of age. I have other issues also. I guess what I am saying is please don't be to judgemental or opinionated on this issue as it is fanatical. The Lady who just mentioned a glass of wine was perfectly reasonable, as opposed to a heavy drinker, and in her case I kinda laughed at her innocence and sweetness. Sometimes I smoke 60 cigs a day. I really admire you KY folk, it is definately the way to go, that is why I hang out here. Much as I try though I really struggle, and I have been down the N.A. route and in the last few years have done a fair amount of KY. I just dont seem to fit in any camp, it is very difficult, I really don't know. Sometimes I long for death, a different body and some different gunas. All best wishes, Sukhnivas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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