Remedial Measures in Astrology by g.s. Kapoor

REMEDIAL MEASURES IN ASTROLOGY

By Dr. G.S. Kapoor

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At A Glance Remedial Measures to avert tragedies and disasters-Preliminary knowledge of birth chart and planetary afflictions-Natural functions and characteristics of planets. and evil results of their afflictionsPropitiation of planets through mantras, charity, fasting and blessings of elders and preceptors-Beneficial effects of Colour Therapy-Remedial merits of Gems-Gem Therapy based on cosmic colours of planets and gems-Cheap and proven Totkas O d l )

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Kitab' for propitiation of planetsRemedial Measures illustrated by horoscopes-Remedial Measures for diseases caused by sinful deedsRudraksha a panacea for all ills and other gifts of Nature h remedial

merits-Yantras of the planets-Some remedial mantras for day to day problems.

From The Author Our life is always full of difficulties, problems and stress and strains. Keeping in view the busy schedule of people in present day life, this book contains easy and simple measures for protection from the malevolence of planets such as giving in charity things connected with such planets and prayers, recitation of m a n t r a s , fasting, wearing of gem stones etc. The very simple, cheap and easy to perform remedial measures as given in the famous Urdu book ` a l K i t a b ' , have also been included in this book. The diseases caused by the planets with reference to each Ascendant have been discussed and illustrated by horoscopes and remedial measures suggested in each case. The natural functions and nature of Sun, Moon and other planets and the evil they can cause if afflicted, has been described in sufficient detail to enable appropriate remedial measures being taken in time.

In brief, the material compiled in this book for protection from evil consequences of affliction of planets, is not only simple but also easy for practical use.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION CHAPTER I - Preliminary knowledge about birth chart and some aspects of astrology-Birth chart, houses, signs, constellations, planets, Vimsottari Dasha and information as to how planets get effected. CHAPTER II - Nature, functions and characteristics of planets-effects of their afflictions. CHAPTER III - Propitiation of Malevolent planets by prayers-Things which are to be given in charitySignificance and utility of mantras for propitiation of planets-Vak Shakti-mantras for the different planets -Correct procedure for reciting mantras-Procedure for fasting-Benefic effects of blessings from the elders etc.Vedic mantras of planets. CHAPTER IV - Propitiation of Planets and ColoursDivision of the light of the Sun-Origin of seven coloursRelationship of colours with various planets-Importance of Colour Therapy-Practical use of Colour Therapy. CHAPTER V - Remedial merits of Gemstones-Gems and Dharma shastra - Speciality in gems - the Ruling stone Principles for using gem stones-Suitability of gem stones for various Ascendants. CHAPTER VI-Gem Therapy The seven rays and colours of rainbow-Their significance and importance-Cosmic colours of planets and their gems-Principles of Gem Therapy and a glimpse of tele-therapy-Need of cosmic rays for curing diseases-Rahu and Ketu and their gems have also cosmic rays-How to prepare Gem Medicines.

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CHAPTER VII - Propitiation of planets-Cheap, simple, effective and easy to perform rities for propitation of planets as given in Lal Kitab -The explanation about such beliefs-Their remedial values and practical utility. CHAPTER VIII - Various kinds of afflictions of planets and their consequences-What is Destiny? Compoundable and non-compoundable sinful deeds-Information about the nature of Sun, Moon and other planets and consequential evil effects of their afflictions-Suitable remedial measures. CHAPTER IX - Remedial Measures illustrated through Birth Charts. CHAPTER X - Consideration of the twelve houses in the context of remedial measures. CHAPTER XI - Remedial Measures for diseases caused by sinful deeds, as given in Prasna Marga. CHAPTER XII - The panacea of all ills-Gifts of nature possessing remedial measures-Use of roots of herbs and plants for propitiation of planets. CHAPTER XIII - Yantras of Sun and other planets and their utility. CHAPTER XIV - Some remedial mantras for solving day to day problems.

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INTRODUCTION Astrology is not deterministic and it is given to man to change the course of events to avert the misery, agony and disaster threatened by evil influences of certain inauspicious combinations or dispositions of planets by taking appropriate remedial measures in time. This approach is quite scientific and is in accordance with the modern line of thinking. Man is, no doubt, a creature of destiny but he is not entirely or absolutely its slave. Man has some freeaoin of will and action also. If man has no such freedom how can he overcome his karma and attain salvation or how will his soul merge with universal soul. Thus it should be accepted that there is-no place for fatalism in astrology. Fate and free will are two blades of a scissor and we still do not know which blade operates in cutting a paper. It is man's supreme duty to do his mite irrespective of results like a Nishkama Karmayogi It is true that errors of judgement creep in when we are destined. Miscalculations occur and our reasoning faculty becomes inoperative and ineffective. The most important utility of astrology is to forewarn man to enable hin t.o forearm himself to face troubles and calamities and to take steps in accordance with remedial principles of astrology to overcome or at least minimise the evil effects expected. To illustrate, if rain is inevitable and we cannot escape from it or avert it, either we don't go out or take steps to avoid getting wet by the use of a rain-coat or an umbrella. This is the precise scope and function of remedial measures in astrology. 'The law of karma is not stifling and one only gets what one sows, yet it provides options and allows room for the operation of free will. In other words it provides a system where action of a kind, though in the process of bearing results, can be manoeuvred into relatively less impactful effects. That is, a certain consequence, though bound to result out of a certain action, can be suitably amended to lose its sting. Not all causes attract the discount. Some do, some do not, yet others come partly under the relief.

"As in law where there are compoundable and noncompoundable offences, so also do we have planetary afflictions (arishtas or doshas) that are amenable to shanti (palliatives) and those that are not." In this material world it is difficult to say that there is even one person who has no problems to worry him. A man may be loaded with millions or even billidns but if he has no issues, or has no properly adjusted conjugal life, or is not enjoying good health, he cannot be really called a happy person. On the other hand, a man who has no money suffers from pangs of hunger and has no roof over his head is blessed with children but he cannot afford to feed and clothe them or get them educated. Al these problems and maladies are the consequence of one's karmas in the previous birth or current life and if one has a birth chart, the problems he has to face are clearly skectched out in it in the form of planetary afflictions. And to mitigate and sometimes to n u l l s the consequences of evil affliction our teamed and farsighted ancients gave birth to the concept of remedial measures. It is through the science of astrology that the planetary malevolence is diagnosed and adequately gauged and efficacious, proven, and time-tested remedies like the use of gem stones (manO, mantras or invocations (under the vast ambit of Mantra come also Tantra and yantra), and medicine (AushadhO,are taken.

Yoga discipline and exercises are also included in this. These remedial measures generate forces in order to deflect the unhappy and evil influences which are likely to manifest as a result of malevolent configuration of the planets. Mrology has now come to be recognised as a vast science diagnostic as well as remedial. According to astrolgoy all the sufferings of the mankind (individual or country as a whole) are due to planetary afflictions and as said earlier there are remedial measures to alleviate or mitigate the suffering if not completely neutralise it. As an illustration it may be mentioned that in February 1962, it was predicted by reputed astrologers that the configuration of eight planets in the sign Capricorn was likely to cause all kinds of disasters and calamities in the world and particularly in India. As a remedial measure group Yajnas were performed all over the country and

untoward happened. It is believed that when a Yajna is performed the sacrificial oblations and the sound w a s produced by the rythmic chanting of Vedic mantras have a beneficial effect on the psychophysical environment. Recitation of mantras prescribed for each planet in the proper manner and by observing the correct rituals are believed to act as a very' effective protection from the evil effects of any planetary aflllction. When we recite the mantra of a planet who is giving us trouble, we actually pray to him to bestow upon us his mercy and save us from his evil rays. The rationale of the use of gem stones to avert the evil effects of planets is dependent on the colours and vibrations of the planets. Our ancients who were no less scientific-minded than the scientists of the present day, took the view that everything the Universe is sensitive to colour influence. The various yugas i.e. Krita, Treta, Dwapar and Kali, and the various guns-Sattwa, Rajas and Tamers, have got their own colours and the various planets have got their own colours. The influence they exert on men depends on the different colours emanated or absorbed. Likewise each planet rules over or is related to a gem. The colour of the planet is reflected on the human body through the gem and creates an effect by absorption and reflection of the rays and vibrations. The gem acts as a filter and produces good or evil, depending on the need of the body. If a planet emanating a ray the vibration of which is unsuitable for the body, is counteracted by the ray absorbed by the gem, there will be no evil result. Jatak Parijat describes the colours of the planets and the gems related to them as under :Colours wt~s~t+~MMIRd% o : R cii i) dal, 1q:,

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This means that the gem of Sun is Ruby, of Moon is white Pearl, of Mars is Red Coral, of Mercury is Emerald, of Jupiter is Yellow Sapphire, of Venus is Diamond, of Saturn is Blue Sapphire, of Rahu is Gomedha and of Ketu is Cat's Eye. "As an astrologer can only study the tendencies likely to manifest under certain situations, it may be logical, as an extension of this approach to find out the additional forces that can be generated in order to deflect any unhappy influence likely to manifest as a result of the given planetary configuration" says Shri Bepin Behari in his article 'Some Reflections on Remedial Measures' in the September 1983 issue of the Astrologial Magazine. An attempt has been made in this small book how the 'additional forces' can be generated by use of appropriate gem stones or Mantras or other means to avert the misery that may be caused by afflictions of planets or by malefic configuration of planets in a horoscope. Prasna Marga, an exhaustive work from Kerala (English translation by late J.N. Bhasin, published by Ranjan Publications) gives description in detail about identifying the afflicting planet and of locating the correct remedy. According to the author of Prasna Marga all miseries and difficulties in life are caused by one's sins of commission or omission. Remedies are prescribed in the form of medicines, Japers (repetition of mantras), yajnas, oblations, worship, offerings in charity (Dana), feeding etc. This matter will be dealt with in this book in more detail at the appropriate place. Apart from Japers of Mantras, use of gem stones, prayers to the planets and other deities are very often resorted to in times of trouble. In North India Hanumanji is believed to solve all problems if the devotee recites Hanuman Chalisa (a prayer book) regularly. Similarly prayers are offered to different deities according to the faith of the devotees. From our

personal experience we can say that prayers, if offered with faith and due reverence to the deity, act as a very effective remedial measure in everyday life. How does the prayer work as a remedy ? The question is answered as under"When one prays one puts one's Ego (which is synonymous with duality) to rest and supplicates the Universal Self for grace. It is, too, well known that all human ills are the result of Ego. When the little self or Ego is subdued, it allows for our true nature to function. Our true nature is but Divinity and Divinity means the end of all problems springing from duality. In practice, when most of us pray there still remain traces of Ego which refuse to be subdued completely and in proportion do our afflictions fade away or remain".

Preliminary knowledge out some important aspects of astrology In order to understand the implications of remedial measures in astrology it will be very beneficial for the readers (particularly those who have no knowledge of astrology) to have some idea about Rasis (Signs), planets, their ownership of Rasis and Nakshatras (constellations), aspects of planets and also ingredients of a birth chart or horoscope. (1) The birth chart is a map of the heavens which at the time of birth of an individual shows the Ascendant rising at that time and the position of the planets in the twelve houses or signs of the horoscope. (2) Rasis (Signs) T o know about signs it is first necessary to know what is Zodiac. Zodiac is a broad belt in the heavens extending about 9 degrees on each side of the ecliptic. Ecliptic is the path of the Sun which (path) passes exactly through the centre of the Zodiac. The Zodiac is an imaginary circle of 360 degrees and our ancients divided this circle into twelve equal parts of 30 degrees each. Each equal part of 30 degrees is known as a sign (Rasi). Thus we have twelve signs in the Zodiac, namely-Aries (Mesha), Taurus (Vrishabh), Gemini (Mithuna), Cancer (karka), Leo (Simha), Virgo (Karuya), Libra (Tula), Scorpio (Vrischik), Sagittarius (Dhanu), Capricorn ( M a r ) , Aquarius (Kumbha) and Pisces (Meena). (3) Aries is the first sign. In horoscopes it is written as '1' and Taurus is written as '2' and so no. (4) The following table shows the lords of the various signs. The signs possess the nature and qualities of their lords.

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(5) Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Moon are mutual friends. Similarly Saturn, Venus and Mercury are Mutual friends. Rahu and Ketu are friends of Saturn, Venus and Mercury. Actually in nature Rahu is like Saturn and Ketu is like Mars. Friendship amongst individuals depends on the friendship amongst the lords of the acending (Lagna). (6) There are some signs in which a planet becomes powerful and auspicious. If a planet is exalted in a particular sign, he is debilitated in the sign seventh to it. As the results are very much dependent on the strength of the planets it is necessary to know the signs of exaltation and debilitation of the various planets. This information is given in the following table :-

Planet Sun Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn

Sign of exaltation 1 2 10 6 4 12 7

Sign of debilitation 7 8 4 12 10 6

There is lack of consensus amongst the ancients about the own signs and signs of exaltation and debiliation of Rahu and Ketu. According to Parashara's Brihat Parashara Hora', (which is available in English also) Rahu and Ketu do not own any signs. They represent the lord of the sign in which they

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are placed. According to this view Rahu is exalted in Taurus and debilitated in Scorpio, Ketu is exalted in Scorpio and is debilitated in Taurus. According to 'Sarvarth Chintamani' Rahu's exaltation sign is Gemini and the sign of debilitation is Sagittarius. The opposite is the case with Ketu. (7) Planets are of two main categories-benefics and malefics. The benefics promote the good of the person or things on whom they exert their influence. Malefics destroy the things they influence and bring misery and troubles to the person who falls their prey. It is, therefore, essential to know which planets are benefics and which are malefics in a birth chart. (8) The Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are natural malefics. Jupiter and Venus are natural benefics. Moon, when she is powerful, becomes a benefic and she is a malefic when weak. The Moon on the Amavas day (last day of the dark half of the lunar month) is nearest to the Sun. As a result the Moon becomes lustreless and entirely weak. Later with the start of Shukla Paksha (the bright half of the lunar month), Moon moves forward from the Sun. When the Moon is forward by 72 degrees from the Sun, she begins to gain strength. Upto that stage the Moon remains weak and functions as a malefic. Such a Moon is called waning Moon'. When Moon is 180 degrees away from the Sun, she is fully strong (Full Moon) and a full benefic. In other words, the Moon goes on acquiring strength after she is 72 degrees from the Sun. After the Full Moon day (PoomamasO, the Moon starts losing its strength but she remains waxing' and a benefic until she is 72 degrees near the Sun. On the Amavas day, it is without any strength. (9) Mercury is symbolised as a young boy (Kwnar). When he is conjoined with a malefic, he becomes a malefic. Conjoined with a benefic, he becomes a benefic. He is also a benefic when he is alone. Rahu and Ketu are shadowy planets and do not function independently. If they are influenced by benfics, they give favourable result in their major and sub periods. Results are opposite if they fall under the influence of malefics. (10) Late S1viJ.N. Bhasin, a noted famous and very learned astrologer and author of several books on Astrology, has expressed the view in almost all his books that Rahu and Ketu, in addition to having the 7th house aspect, also aspect

the 5th and 9th houses from them. In support of his view he has quoted the following sloka from the Bombay Edition of 'Brihat Parashara Hora ' :"

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In maintaining that Rahu and Ketu have the 5th house, 7th house and 9th house aspects, ShriBhasinhas expressed the view that if those planets are under the influence of benefics, they communicate the beneficial effects of those benefics with their aspects. Similarly they transport the evil effects of the malefics influencing them.

(11) The sign rising in the eastern horizon at the time of the birth is called the Ascendant (Lagna). In a horoscope the good and bad effects of the planets are dependent on the rising sign (Ascendant) to a great extent.

(12) There are different forms adopted for the horoscope in different parts of the country. It is the form of the horoscope followed in Northern I n d i a : The horoscope has twelve houses as shown in this chart. It will be seen that VI the numbers move anticlockwise. In this form of horoscope the house No. 1 is always the Ascendant (Lagna) whatever be the rising sign. If the rising sign is Cancer the number 4 of this sign will be put in the First House. It is the form of the horoscope followed in South India. In this form of horoscope the place of signs are fixed and are not indicated by their numbers. In this form the house which is marked No. 1 is always Aries and moving clockwise the

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(13) Now suppose a person say Shrimati Indira Gandhi was born at a time when Cancer (sign No. 4) was rising in the eastern horizon. Then in the North Indian form of horoscope No. 4 wi11 be put in the first house. But in the South Indian form of horoscope the Lagna or Ascendant wi11 be marked in the sign Cancer and that will become the first house in the horoscope. (14) The horoscope of Shritnati Indira Gandhi is as under

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VenusSun Rahu Mere. In this horoscope there is the sign Cancer in the first house. The lord of this house is the Moon. The sign of the second house is Leo and its lord is the Sun. The sign of the third house is Virgo whose lord is Mercury. The lord of the fourth house with the sign Libra is Venus. The lord of the fifth house with the sign Scorpio is Mars. The lord of the sixth house with

the sign Sagittarius is Jupiter. The lord of the seventh house with the sign Capricorn is Saturn. The lord of the eighth house Aquarius is also Saturn. The lord of ninth house with the sign Pisces is Jupiter. The lord of the tenth house with the sign Aries is Mars. The lord of the eleventh house with the sign Taurus is Venus. The lord of twelfth house with the sign Gemini is Mercury. (15) In the horoscope of Shrimati Indira Gandhi the lord of the first house or Ascendant is the Moon and is placed in the 7th house. (Houses are counted from the Ist house and In the counting the Ist house Is also taken into account). The Moon is thus posited In the sign of Saturn, her enemy. The lord of the 2nd house (sign Leo) Sun is posited in the friendly sign Scorpio of Mars, in the 5th house. Mercury lord of the 3rd and 12th is conjoined with Sun in that house. The lord of the 4th and 11th houses Venus is located in the 6th house with Rahu, in the sign Sagittarius. The lord of the 5th and 10th houses Mars is placed in the friendly sign of Sun. The lord of the 9th and the 6th Jupiter is placed in 11th in the sign Taurus belonging to Jupiter's enemy Venus. The lord of the 7th and 8th Saturn is placed in the Ascendant in the sign Cancer belonging to Moon, his enemy. (16) It is important to know that every planet exerts his influence not only on the house in which he is posited but also on other houses. The Sun, Moon, Mercury and Venus aspect fully the 7th house from them and exert their influence for good or evil on that house. Mars, in addition to aspecting the 7th house, also aspects fully the 4th and the 8th house from him. Jupiter in addition to his 7th house aspect, also aspects the 5th and 9th houses from him. Saturn in addition to the 7th house aspect also aspects fully the 3rd and 10th houses from him. Rahu and Ketu aspect the 7th house from them (and according to Shri Bhasin the 5th and 9th houses also). (16A) In the horoscope of Shrimati Indira Gandhi the lord of the Ascendant is posited in Capricorn in the 7th house. From there Saturn aspects Moon by his 7th house aspect and Moon from the 7th house aspects Saturn with his 7th house aspect. The lord of 2nd Sun is located in the 5th house with Mercury (lord of the 3rd and 12th). They are aspected by Mars

by his 4th house aspect and by Jupiter by his 7th house aspect. Sun and Mercury also aspect Jupiter with their 7th house aspect. The lord of the 4th and the 11th Venus is placed in the sign Sagittarius in the 6th house. Ketu aspects Venus from the 12th house by his 7th house aspect. Mars from the 2nd house also aspects the sign Aquarius in the 8th house by his 7th house aspect and the sign Pisces in the 9th house by his 8th house aspect. Rahu in the 6th house aspects the 12th house (and also Mars in the 2nd house by his 9th house aspect). Jupiter who is placed in the 11th house also aspects the sign Virgo in the 3rd house by his 5th house aspect and by his 9th house aspect, he aspects the Moon and the sign Capricorn in the 7th house as well. Saturn posited in Cancer in the Ascendant also aspects the sign Virgo in the 3rd house and by his 10th house aspect, aspects the sign Aries and the 10th house. Venus from the 6th house aspects Ketu in the 12th house. (17) The assessment of timing of the effects of the planets is made in their major and sub-periods. The major period is calculated according to the position of Moon at the time of birth. The major period of that planet prevails at the time of birth who is lord of the constellation (Nakshatra) in which Moon is posited at the time of birth. It is, therefore, essential for those who have so far not acquired any knowledge of Astrology. to know the lords of the constellations who are 27 in number. The following tables give detailed information in this regard-

Constellation Lord of ConsteUa tion Aswini Bhartnl Krittika Rohini Mrigshira Aridra Punarvasu Pushya Aslesha

Ketu Venus Sun Moon Mars Rahu Jupiter Saturn Mercury

FYom Sign Deg. Min. 0.00.00 0.13.20 0.26.40 1.10.00 1.23.20 2.06.40 2.20.00 3.03.20 3.10.40

To Sign Deg. Mm. 0.13.20 0.26.40 1.10.00 1.23.20 2.06.40 2.20.00 3.03.20 3.16.40 4.00.00 Total

Duration of Major periodyears 7 20 6 10 7 18 16 19 17 120

Constellation Lord of Constella tion Magha P. phalguni U. Phalguni Hasty Chitra Swats Vlshakha Anuradha Jyestha

Ketu Venus Sun Moon Mars Rahu Jupiter Saturn Mercury

From Sign Deg. Min 4.00.00 4.13.20 4.26.40 5.10.0 5.23.20 6.06.40 6.20.00 7.03.20 7,16.40

To. Sign Deg. Min. 4.13.20 4.26.40 5.10.00 5.23.20 6.06.40 6.20.00 7.03.20 7.16.40 8.00.00 Total

Constellation Lord of Constella Lion

Fran Sign Deg. Min

Moola P. ashada U. Ashada Shrauan Dhanista Satabhisha P. bhadra U. bhadra Reua.ti

8.00.00 8.13.20 8.26.40 9.10.0 9.23.20 10.06.40 10.20.00 11.03.20 11.16.40

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Duration of Major periodyears 7 20 6 10 7 18 16 19 17 120

Duration of Major periodyears 7 20 6 10 7 18 16 19 17 120

(18) This system of directional influence is known as Vimshottari Dasa System. Vlmshottarl means 120. According to this system, the total of the periods of all the planets comes to 120 years as shown below :Planet

Duration of Dasa

Sun Moon Mars Rahu Jupiter Saturn Mercury Ketu Venus

6 years 10 years 7 years 18 years 16 years 19 years 17 years 7 years 20 years Total

120 years

Note :-The major periods run in the order shown above. (19) For the sake of illustration let us suppose that at the time of birth of a certain individual, the longitude of the Moon (Chandra Spast) was 106-42 (i.e. Aquarius 6 Degrees 42 minutes). If we see the table in para 17, we find that Moon is in Satabhisha which stretches from 10-6-40 to 1020-0. Thus we would come to know at once that at the time of birth the person concerned was having the major period of Rahu. (20) Now we will have to find how much of the major period was to run at the time of birth. It will be seen that total stretch of Satabhisha is 13-20' (13 degrees and 20 minutes) i.e. from 10-6-40 to 10-20-0. Only 2 minutes of longitude have been travelled by Rahu, and he has still to run through 13 degrees and 18 minutes. When 13 degrees and 20 minutes are equal to 18 years, 13 degrees and 18 minutes will be equal to 17 years 11 months and 20 days. This means that the remaining period of Rahu's major period would be 17 years 11 months and 20 days. After the major period of Rahu will come the major period of Jupiter which will last for 16 years. Then will come 19 years of Saturn and 17 years of Mercury and so on in the order given in para 18.

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(21) When we say that the major period of a planet remains in operation for 20, 18 or 16 years it does not mean that that planet only will rule for all these years. at actually happens is that the major period is divided into sub-periods of all the nine planets whose major period is in force and other sub-periods will belong to other planets in the order given in para 18. The lord of the sub-period if strong will have his influence during lord sub-period. We are sorry we cannot go in further detail on this subject for want of space. (22) In every horoscope there are twelve houses. The houses are known in Hindi as (1) Tanu, (2) Dhana, (3) Sahaj, (4) Sukha, (5) Suta, (6) Ripu, (7) Jaya, (8) Ayu, (9) Dharma, (10) Karma, (11) Labha and (12) Vyaya. The signification of the twelve houses are as under :First House or Langa (Ascendant)-Body, complexion, longevity, wealth, fame, height, environments at the time of birth, infant stage, head, intelligence, character, constitution, health, vitality and vigour, natural dispositions and tendencies, personality and struggle for life, honour, dignity, prosperity, general well being, virtues, start in life and an idea of the general trend of life. Second House-Money matters, fortune, profit, gain or loss, one's power and resources, worldly attainments, jewellery, precious stones, speech, vision, teeth, chin, family members. This is also house of death or rriarak sthana. Third House-Mental inclination, ability, memory, courage, valour, younger brothers or sisters, cousin, neighbours, short travels, communications, correspondence, writings, signing contracts or agreements, hands, throat, nervous system. Fourth House-Mother, minds, one's home (native place), residence,domestic environments, grains, private affairs, secret life, vehicles, fields, mines, buildings, ancestral property, hidden treasure, academic education, wells, water, milk, ponds, rivers, lakes. Fifth House-Progeny (children), inclinations, pleasure, artistic talents, competitive activities, love affairs, lottery, ambassadors, good or bad morals, mantra-tantra, high learning and wisdom, enormous riches, spiritual practice.

Sixth House-Sickness, disease, nursing, food, service, employees, subordinates or servants, debts, cattle, tenants, enemies, maternal uncle, miserliness, intense anguish. Seventh House-House of union or earthly ties, legal bondage, partner in life (wife or husband), partner in business, conjugal life, litigation, influence in foreign countries and reputation achieved there, danger to life, maraka sthana (house of death). Eighth House-Longevity (also called house of death), inheritance, legacies, wills, insurance, pension and gratuity, accidents, fire, suicide, death by drowning, misery, misfortune, sorrow, strife, worries, disgrace, delay, disappointment, defeat, loss, theft, robbery. Ninth House--Faith, wisdom, divine worship, fortune (bhagya), philosophy, religious beliefs, meditation, forethought, places of worship, charity, sacrifices, father, preceptor, teaching, dharma, long journeys, sea and air travel, higher education, foreign travel, knees. Tenth House-Honour, dignity, public esteem, name and fame, power and prestige, credit (for good work) and conduct, success and status, respect and reputation, ambition and authority, worldly activities, promotion, advancement, profession, government, high positions such as President and Prime Minister or Minister, pilgrimage to holy places. Eleventh House-Friends, favourites, ambitions, wishes, desires and their fulfilment, gains of wealth, success in undertakings, profits, prosperity, elder brother, dawn of fortune, ankles. Twelfth House-Loss and impediments, limitations, extravagence, expenses, drudgery and deception, investments, donations, separation from family, going to far away places, poverty, imprisonment, secret enemies, disgrace, feet, left eye, comforts of bed, life in a foreign place. For more details of preliminary and adequate knowledge of astrology readers are advised to read our book 'Learn Astrology the Easy Way' in English or`4fl t~l(d 'in Hindi, both published by Ranjan Publications, 16 Ansari Road, New Delhi-110002.

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We give below some illustrative horoscopes showing affliction of planets. Rasi Chart No. 1 Lord of Lagna Venus though conjoined with the Sun is not afflicted because of the aspect of Jupiter. The 2nd house is afflicted because it is aspected by Saturn and its lord is conjoined with Rahu. The result is that the native often incurs losses of money on account of deception by

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Nature, functions and characters of planets--effects of their afflictions SUN (Surya) According to astronomy, Sun is the parent of entire solar system. He is also called the 'Father of Stars'. According to Hindu mythology the centre of all life, force and energy and the giver of Prana, Sun is worshipped as Sun God. He is held in high esteem. At least thrice daily Sun is prayed for by the Sun's devotees, 'Surya Namaskar' is done by many persons to regain the lost vitality and eye sight. Other nations also pay reverence to Sun. He is believed to represent the Creator, the Brahma, with his four faces to have a survey of all the four directions causing four seasons and the four elements Fire, Earth, Air and Water. Amongst the Hindus, it is believed that the Sun is ever moving in a chariot drawn by seven horses. This is probably because in the Sun are contained all the seven colours of the Spectrum (VIBGYOR). When the Sun enters certain significant signs, the Hindus perform some religious function on those days to satisfy the departed souls and offer prayers to Sun God. One such important occasion is Makara Sankrantiwhen Sun enters the sign Capricorn. The greatest of our ancient astrologers Varahamihi a worshipped only Sun God. His monumental work 'Brthat Jatak' starts with this prayer to Sun God41j c ~ 1 k ~ ~ c c i : i l +

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salvation, who is the soul of the sages (who know themselves), who is the object of worship among those who perform sacrifices, who is chief among the gods, planets and stars (the centre of the universe), who is the author for destruction, creation and preservation of all the worlds, who is invoked in the Vedas in various ways-may that Sun of variegated rays, the light of three worlds, give us speech. Sun stands to us as a symbol of spirit. Sun is the soul of Kalapurusha (The Moon is his mind, Mercury is his speech, Mars is his strength, Jupiter is his knowledge and happiness, Venus is his desire and Saturn is his misery, etc.). It is said that the several constituents of Kalapurusha are either strong or weak according to the strength of the planets representing them, only Saturn is exempted. Whenever Saturn is weak misery will be much greater and will predominate. But if Saturn is strong there will be less misery. For all human beings Sun represents the positive and primal fount. Moon represents the negative influence. Sun is constructive and creative while Moon is preserving and formative. Sun is the father, Moon is the mother.

The Sun offers us the power of resistance and vitality. He governs the inspiration and expiration, i.e. breath of life. Also he rules over our consciousness and denotes the individuality whereas the form and personality are attributed to Moon. Sun gives the force and self will and makes one determined and decisive. According to Briha.t Jatak the Sun possesses a dark-red form. The Moon is white. Mars is of pale red colour. Mercury has the dark green hue of Durua (grass). Jupiter has a body of yellowish hue. Venus is neither very white nor very black. Saturn is dark in form. Rahu is of smoky colour and Ketu is of variegated colours. The substances ascribed to planets from Sun onwards are copper, gems, gold, alloy of metals, silver, pearls and iron. We are sorry, we have created some confusion by bringing all the planets in our description. This is because they are mentioned in this manner in the classical texts. Now we will confine ourselves to the Sun. The Sun rules the heart, so also the sign Leo (Simha) denotes the heart of the Kalapurusha. Sun also represents

the right eye in men and left eye in women. The mouth, throat, spleen and brain are also indicated by Sun. Sun when afflicted will cause defects in the heart or in the eye sight. Saturn afflicting the Sun causes low blood preassure. Mars afflicting the Sun causes haemorrhage, cardiac thrombosis etc. The constitution will be overheated and bilious. Sun also denotes cerebral menengitis, eruptions of the face, loss of speech as a result of cerebral affection, sharp fevers, typhoid, polypus, epilepsy, bile complaints, sun-stroke, scorches and diseases in the head. Beneficial Sun gives ambition, boldness, brilliance, capacity to command, dignity, energy, elevation in rank, faith, fame, grace, generosity, health, hope, happiness, individuality, influence, joy, kind heart, kingly appearance, loyalty, magnanimity, nobility, optimism, power, respect to elders, reputation, royalty, regality, success in worldly affairs, good temperament, vigour and vitality. Afflicted Sun takes away all these good effects and makes one arrogant, a bluff, domineering, egoistical, faithless, vainglorious, haughty, jeaous, lavish, over-ambitious or ambitionless, pompous and proud, selfopinionated, irritable, angry and spiteful. MOON (Chandra) Sun is said to be the generator of power whereas Moon is considered to be the conductor of power lent by the Sun. The rays of the Sun reflected by the Moon dispel the darkness of the night on earth just in the same manner as light reflected from a mirror placed in the Sun removes the darkness in the house. Sun gives the spirit and life to all planets and the Moon is said to rule over the lives of the beings on earth. Sun represents individuality whereas Moon shows one's personality. Moon also represents mother. Sun is masculine and Moon is feminine. Hence the person born under the rulership of Moon becomes timid, vacillating, receptive and convertible. Sun is a fiery planet whereas Moon is a watery one.

Moon governs over impregnation, conception, birth of child, the animal instinct, the union and the embryo. She also rules the infant stage of a person and has a powerful influence on their lives. Afflicted Moon at the time of birth causes ailments frequently and does not allow the native to have proper growth. Stomach will be upset and frequent vomitting reduces vitality. Moon is a cold planet. Afflicted Moon often causes cold and fever. Her characteristic is changeability. Hence her influence is unsettling. If one is in service,his desire will be to have frequent changes. He will often change his residence. Moon moves very, fast and is waxing and waning. The persons born with Moon as their ruling planet (natives of Cancer Ascendant) will ever be unsettled, wavering and vacillating.

Afflicted Moon causes indecision, lack of mental balance and suffering from over-anxiety. If Moon is afflicted by Mars, the person will be impulsive, rash and reckless and will develop strong attraction to the opposite sex, causing ill health and bringing bad reputation. If Moon is afflicted by Saturn, the person will be depressed and funky. He will have fear and inferiority complex. He will also become pessimistic. He will have weak concentration power. Affliction of Moon also disturbs family life. The diseases caused by an afflicted Moon are: Eye diseases, lunacy, paralysis, hysteria, epilepsy, dropsy, Beri-beri, cold, cough, colic pains, worms, intestinal disorders, catamenial disorders, tumours, peritonites, throat troubles, asthma, eosonophilia, bronchitis, varicos veins, complications due to excess of drinks, hydrocele, dysentry,scrofula, nervous debility, gastric troubles, cancer, typhoid, etc. MARS (Mangal, Kuja ) Mars is one of the outer planets. It is nearer to the Earth than any of other outer planets like Jupiter or Saturn etc. Mars is red in colour. So its light is reddish in appearance. Mars is a dry, fiery planet masculine by nature. Mars is significator of energy, both constructive and destructive, depending upon his position, aspects and location in the horoscope. Mars has much to do with one's ambitions and

desires. Mars symbolises the senses and rules over the animal instincts in man. If Mars is not afflicted and receives favourable aspects, it offers good qualities as self-confidence, endurance, sharp wit, faculty to argue, go ahead spirit etc. Mars bestows one with quick mental activity and extra-ordinary muscular strength, great organising ability, power for practical execution, independent spirit, force of character, strong determination, ambition to come out successful in the material world inspite of oppositions and above all leadership in all pursuits. Mars gives the chance to accomplish everything which one desires, in a resourceful and ingenious manner. If Mars is weak and afflicted in a horoscope, the native will be rough, will lose temper quickly and will be fool-hardy. As Mars rules over contentions and strife, one will be quarrel-some. If Mars is weak and afflicted all the good qualities mentioned above will be absent. Whenever there is any difference of opinion such a native will rely more in the application of brute force than to argue intelligently and try to convince logically. He would always be ready for violence. He will not achieve success in life on account of lack of ambition and effort. He will become an extremist and a sexual pervert. Mars is the chief governor for brothers and landed property. If Mars is afflicted the brothers will suffer and either there will be no landed property or it will be destroyed by the nature of his reckless actions. Mars governs the external sex organs, muscular system, left ear, face, head, sense of taste, the bladder, nose, pelvis of kidney, prostrate gland, rectum, the colon, the testicles and bone marrow. If Mars is afflicted the person concerned is likely to suffer from the following diseases-all acute fevers, plague, small-pox, chicken-pox, mumps, inflammatory complaints, burns, ruptures of capillaries, fistula, wounds, cuts, brain fever, haemmorrhage, typhoid, ulcer in the intestines, hernia, appendicitis, muscular rheumatism, boils, carbuncles, tumour, septic poisoning tetanus, etc. In the horoscopes of nations an afflicted Mars can cause differences of opinion, disputes, difficulties, misunderstand-

ings and quarrels amongst leaders. He can also cause wars, restlessness in the state, revolution, violence, riots, disturbances, murders, rapes, loot, bloodshed, etc. According to the late Shri Krishnamurti, who gave birth to the `Krishnamurti Paddhati', a new system of astrology, it would be "advantageous for the Hindu women to wear red stones, put on red kumkum, use red clothes etc. Because from the time of birth till the end of life at every stage, it is Mars who has to protect them e.g. (1) In infancy to have resistance against diseases, not to suffer from liver complaints, to put on weight, not to touch fire and suffer from burns, not to dip hands in boiling milk etc., and to avoid ailments from boils. (2) In youth to avoid fire accidents,which is common among girls when they light crackers or stand near stoves, etc. (3) To have proper menstruation and not to suffer from pains in the breast or belly. (4) To be free from Mars dasa and have a pleasing partner, to have the marriage celebrated in proper age without undue delay (for this purpose we would prefer yellow sapphire). (5) Not to suffer from abortion, bleeding etc. (6) Not to ask for surgeon's help or aid to have easy delivery without even instruments and no blood transfusions. (7) To own lands. (8) To avoid accidents while going by car, scooter, etc. (9) To own a house. (10) To have good understanding with brothers and receive help from them. (11) To feel that she is respected by others. (12) To have no fears but to be courageous, to maintain health and be ever active till the end of life". MURCURY (Buddha) Mercury is a variably, convertible, vacillating, neutral and dualistic planet. Mercury shows the type of mentality one is endowed with as he governs the reaction to one's sense and impressions. He rules over the solar plexus and the central. nervous system. Being an intellectual planet, the Mercurian is highly intelligent, genious and analytical. He will grasp the subjects very quickly. He gives the native retentive power and reproductive ability. Mercury with the aspect of Jupiter or Venus represents a subtle political brain and intellect and a logician with learning and discretion. Mercury makes one a

searcher into mysteries and learning, sharp and witty, learning almost anything without a teacher and ambitions of being exquisite in every science. He gives curiosity to master occult science. Mercury when afflicted makes the person pherenetic. He will write nasty things. He will become a great gambler, the worst liar, conceited.showywtth vain-glorious statements extolling himself. Such an afflicted Mercurian will be a cheat. He will be talkative, perverted, eccentric, unprincipled, inconstant and boastful. If Mercury is afflicted, the native is likely to suffer from the following diseases-vertigo, lethargy, giddiness in the head, madness, diseases of the brain, tuberculosis, stammering and imperfection of the tongue, defects of memory, dry coughs, abundance of spittle, gout of hands and feet, leprosy, cancer, indigestion, disorders of the nervous system, nervous break-down, etc. If Mercury is afflicted by Mars, there will be disputes, litigation, loss through theft, risky ventures, hasty decisions leading to public scandal and criticism, loss through fraud and cheating and forgery or the native may himself commit such crimes. If Mercury is afflicted by Saturn, all the efforts of the native will be delayed and he may be disappointed and depressed. It may cause dishan cony and dispute and lead to debts and diseases. His education will be poor, memory poor, finance poor, health poor and retentive power absolutely absent. JUPITER (Brihaspati, Guru ) Jupiter and the 9th house in one's horoscope indicate the extent to which one would have meritorious deeds in his previous birth and also how much of success, honour, fortune and glory one can have in this life. However much the other planets may be ill-posited and threaten difficulties to a person, if Jupiter is strong and well posited in a chart, the native will enjoy the providential help at least at the last moment to tide over the difficulties and rid of evil.

Jupiter is a fiery. noble, benevolent, fruitful, masculine, jovial, buoyant, optimistic, expansive, positive and dignified planet. Jupiter gives a generous disposition. Those ruled by Jupiter will be generous and candid. Jupiter offers high reasoning ability and proper judgment. The higher attributes of the mind and the uplift of soul are governed by Jupiter. Hence Jupiter rules educational interests, law, religion, philosophy, banking and economics. Jupiter also indicates that one will be religious, study the religious scriptures and will respect the elders and preceptors. Jupiter as a benefic by lordship also, gives geniality and generosity, joy, jubilation and joviality. One can expect respect and reputation during his period. Jupiter is a significator for wealth and children. A good Jupiter in the horoscope blesses the native with children and wealth. Other gifts from a strong and favourable Jupiter are progress and prosperity in life, philosophic and philanthropic nature, good conduct and morals, peace and prosperity, health and wealth. If Jupiter is afflicted and owns evil houses, the native will not be moderate but an extremist. He will be very liberal and extravagant. Overoptimism, false hopes, carelessness, debts, disputes, failure in speculation, worry through children and false prestige, loss by relying on others, donations beyond ones capacity, cheap popularity, unusual girth, misjudgement and miscalculations are all attributed to an afflicted Jupiter. Diseases caused by an afflicted Jupiter are tumours, liver complaints, jaundice, dropsy, diabetes, cancer in the liver, dyspepsia, abcess, hernia, cerebral congestion, catarrh, carbuncles, infirmity in the back arteries, inflammation of the lungs, flatulence, diseases of the respiratory organs, asthma, discolouration of the body, rheumatic fevers, troubles in the right ear etc. As Jupiter occupies an important place in a horoscope, we give two horoscopes which illustrate the effects of a favourable and unfavourable Jupiter in a nativity.

No. 1 (Favourable Jupiter) This is the horoscope of late Shri Sun Moti La! Nehru. Jupiter, lord of the 9th is exalted in Lagna and aspects Moon Mercury Mars Venus the 5th house and 9th house and lord of Lagna posited there. There is exchange of signs between lord of 9th and the lord of Lagna He was one of the greatest lawyers India has ever produced. He was a

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man of outstanding moral character, was very rich and honoured. British Governors considered it a privilege to dine with him at his house. Later he sacrificed all his luxuries and comforts and joined the Freedom Movement. His son Jawaharlal Nehruwas the first Prime Minister of independent India and he occupied this position till his death. His daughter V~ay Lakshmi Pandit occupied very high positions and was the first Indian to become chairman of the U.N. General Assembly. His grand daughter Shrimati Indira Gandhi had been Prime Minister of India for a long time. No. 2 (Unfavourable Jupiter) This person belonged to a well to do family but being the eldest son was pampered a lot. Inspite of all possible efforts by his parents he could not go beyond the 9th class in education. His Jupiter is afflicted by Saturn, Rahu and Ketu and lord of the 4th Saturn (education) is in debilitation and associated with Rahu. In his young and middle age he was

a sex maniac. He did not mind having relations even with servant maids and sweeper maids. He always quarrelled with his Sun parents who supported him and his Venus family and even attempted to assault his father a number of times. He is suspected to have Mercury poisoned his mother. He M

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never did anything to earn his livelihood. After the death of his parents he took possession of all the property left by his parents and deprived his brothers and sisters of their due share. Thanks to a strong and unafflicted Jupiter in his wife's horoscope he got eight children, one of whom died in his young age. Amongst others only two sons got educated and got married by their own efforts. The others are very little educated. Three children between the age of 30 and 52 are unmarried and living as vagabonds. He has been living alone in his thatched hut in his village with hardly anybody except the villagers to care for him in his old age. He receives no respect or regard from brothers, sisters or children. He has the reputation of being a very dishonest person. It may be noted that Jupiter is lord of the 2nd (wealth and family) and 5th (children) and karaka for the 9th house (dharma) in this horoscope. VENUS (Shukra) Venus is considered to be the goddess of love, marriage, beauty and comforts. Venus is a feminine planet. It rules the signs Taurus and Libra, the second and the seventh signs of the Zodiac. Being a feminine planet Venus rules the gentle and refined atributes. This is why people ruled by Venus are kind and sociable. By their pleasing personality, calmness, patient hearing to what others say, and refined nature, they wi11 soften the ruffled feelings of others, change their attitude and prove to be real peace-makers. Also Venus furnishes the bond between all members of the far lily. A strong Venus in a chart indicates that the native will have attraction to the other sex early in his life. He will also have attraction to alI matters contributing for amusement and gratification of senses. Venus is for Lok-Sukha and can bestow all comforts on one enabling him to lead a pleasant life in the world. If Venus is a_,ff lived, the native is likely to suffer from the following diseases-Troubles in the eyes, irregularity in the catemenia, diseases of the ovaries, gout, anaemia, and other complications due to over-indulgence in amusements, eating, drinking etc., including gonorrhoea and syphlis. Afflicted

Venus may also be the cause of injuries by an accident through any vehicle, car accident, plane accident, etc. Injuries may also be caused by animals like panther, bull, cow, buffalo, goat etc. Venus is the chief governor for marriage. If Venus is not afflicted one may be faithful in love. If afflicted the married life will be hell. Venus is the chief planet for vehicles Vahan K a r a . An afflicted Venus will deprive the native of the comfort of vehicles, conveyances etc. SATURN (Shari) Saturn is called 'Yama' because he is the Chief governor for longevity. He is a barren, binding, cold, dry, defensive, hard, nervous and secretive planet. Saturn is considered to be very favourable for people born in the signs owned by Venus, whereas Saturn is evil to those born in the signs owned by Mercury. Saturn will cause delay. It can deny. It will disappoint. Disharmony, dispute, difficulty, despondency, dejection and differences are the outcomes of an evil Saturn. Plodding, persevering, patiently working, prudence, frugality, economy, saving, endurance, industry, thrift, power to keep secrets, stability, self-control, sense of duty etc., are attributed to Saturn. Lazy, lethargic, idle persons are born under the influence of a malefic Saturn or afflicted Saturn. Never they will have mind to work. If they begin to do anything some impediment, obstacle or hindrance dissuades or discourages them. They become diffident; there is the fear whether it would be possible for them to come out successful. Saturn causes distrust. Saturnian will always miss the bus. The people born on Saturdays, or in Capricorn or Aquarius as Ascendants (Lagnas) or in the constallations of Pushya, Anuradha or Uttara Bhadra will take the role of Saturn and do good oz evil depending upon the favourable or unfavourable position of Saturn in the horoscope.

Saturn is the chief significator for longevity and his occupation of the house of longevity, i.e., the 8th house gives a long span of life to the native. The principle ' K a B h a u a N a s y a ' does not apply to Saturn. Saturn when benefic, makes a person true, reliable, honest, sincere, faithful, chaste etc. Also it helps in concentration, mediation and prayers etc. Stupidity, dullness, want of originality and dearth of ideas are due to ill posited Saturn. Saturn gives such diseases which take a long time to be cured. Saturn causes all impediments of the right ear and teeth, all agues from cold, leprosy, consumption, black jaundice, palsy, gout, deafness, colic, paralysis, diseases of the spleen etc. All chronic ailments and those of the bony system are attributable to Saturn. Intoxication eczema and amputation are caused by Saturn. If Saturn is afflicted by Mars there may be falls, injuries bruises, operation, amputation, fracture, curvature of the spine, gall stone etc. Sun's aspect or association with Saturn may cause blood pressure troubles, cerebral haemorrhage, cerebral anaemia, thrombosis, cardiac trouble, gout etc. RAHU AND KETU Rahu and Ketu like other planets are not substantial heavenly bodies with an observable body, shape or mass. They have been called chhaya grahas (shadowy planets). They are not independent planets like the Sun, Moon, Mars etc. They do not have independent orbit and as two parts of one body thier movement is interrelated or joint. They are at all times at opposite points of the Zodiac like the head and tail. Though they are by nature evil and generally evil in influence, but by association they become capable of doing good (by association with benefics they turn benefic). According to Hindu Astrology Rahu and Ketu indicate one born in a low caste, one who may intrigue with girls, one whose thoughts and actions will be evil, one who will resort to outcastes and low born as well as ill-bred people. One who is dissatisfied, fond of travelling, finds pleasure in uttering

falsehood, continues to speak untruth knowing fully well that he utters a he, one who will not mind to cohabitate with quadrupeds or like the animals; one who is harsh in speech; one who will be looking downward while walking or talking with others etc. (Uttara kalamri4. Rahu and Ketu affect the spleen, gas trouble, snake catchers, ass, ram, wolf, camel, serpent, poisonous insects, a dark place, mosquitoes, bugs, insects, owl etc., belong to Rahu and Ketu (Phaladeepika). Rahu indicates paternal grand father whereas Ketu represents the maternal grand father. Both the nodes can cause imprisonment, sinking with the ship or drowining. Pleasure with diseased women, amputation, leprosy, giddiness, life in a cave are attributed to Rahu. Fear complex, insanity, allergy, leprosy, injury, fire accident, punishment from Government, renunciation, Moksha, wisdom after suffering and bitter experience and weakness to have pleasure with other woman, are attributed to Ketu. As a result of our practical experience of several years we have come to the conclusion that Rahu and Ketu give good results (if not afflicted by a malefic), if they occupy the upachaya houses, i.e. the houses 3,6,10 and 11. They also give favourable results when they are conjoined with or aspected by lords of beneficial houses particularly yoga karaka planets i.e. those who own both a kendra (quadrant) or a trikona (trine) even if such planets may be natural benefics or natural malefics. For example, for Cancer and Leo Ascendants Mars is a yogakaraka planet and if Rahu is associated with or aspected by Mars and is placed in an auspicious house, he will give the results of a yogakaraka planet. Otherwise Rahu and Ketu should be treated as evil planets and expected to give only evil results. The diseases caused by Rahu are rheumatism, cholera, dysentry and nasty diseases of mind and body, tendency to commit suicide. Sometimes the diseases are difficult to diagnose. The diseases ascribed to Ketu are-skin diseases, pimples, colic pains, dropsy, abcesses, paralysis, heart diseases (if Ketu afflicts the Sun) hunger, ring worm, burns, injuries from accidents and fire, apoplexy and smallpox.

3 P r o p i t i a t i o n

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m a l e v o l e n t p l a n e t s

The things which are to be given in charitySingnificance and utility of mantras for propitiation of planets-Vak Shakti-Mantras for the different planetsCorrect procedure for reciting of mantras-Procedure for fasting for the propitiation of planets-Benefic effects of blessings from the elders etc.-Vedic mantras for planets. With miraculous advances in Science, man's entry into space, landing of man on Moon and space survey of other planets there has developed a school of thought that worshiping them is mere superstition or blind faith. Those who follow this view, may be many or few, but the imprssion they have formed in this respect is due to the fact that they have not studied or correctly understood the vast material contained in our ancient religious scriptures on this subject. l'he fact is that God is Omnipotent and is present in all animate and unanimate objects in the universe as Rig Veda saysg4ul

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This means that the truth (t rc) is only one. The indestructible Supreme Lord is only one: The learned, have described him in different ways with different names. Some call Him Agni (Fire) that is one who produces light, some take Him as their benevolent friend, some accept Him as Varun described as possessing pre-eminent individuality, some follow Him as their own lord Vishnu (Suparna), some have

given Him the name Yama the Regulator or Administrator of Time and some worship him as the great Guru. Whatever name may be ascribed to Him He would remain the same Supreme Lord. God will remain God though Hindus may call Him Ishwar, Muslims may call Him Rahman or Malikeyomiddin and the Ch_istians worship Him as Jesus Christ. When we see Him as the Creator of the universe He is Brahma When we see Him as all pervading protector He is Vishnu aiTii ). When we see Him as annhilator of the universe He is Rudra or Mahesh. But He is the same Lord Supreme in different forms. When we treat Him as the abode of our life, the life of the universe, we call Him Surya (Sun). We do so as we see all life giving qualities tangible in Surya w'lc~ `1 )• Thus when we offer prayers to the Sun, we in fact offer them to the Supreme Lord describing His qualities as the Sun's. The Supreme Lord is present in the Sun also. Similarly when we offer our prayers to the Moon (Chandra), what we actually do is to see the Supreme Lord with the qualities of the Moon. In the same way when we offer prayers td Mars, we actually offer them to the Supreme Lord. The only difference is that when we do so we see him as an aggressive administrator of regulations and one who has the power to kill ( i l .~iic+1~ 1 ) which we find in the blood red Mars. The same applies to other planets. Giving of things in charity to propitiate the planets ( D a n a - ) There is widespread belief that the afflicted or malefic planets do not have their evil influences if things or articles related to them or ruled by them are offered in charity to the appropriate, deserving and needy persons. We give below what should be offered in charity in regard to the various planets. Sun-The Sun is a Kshatriya planet. The things to be given in charity are ruby, gold, copper (those who can afford this), wheat, jaggery ( g ) etc. The charity should be given to a middle aged Kshatriya at noon on a Sunday.

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Moon-The things to be given in charity are pearl, shell, silver, conch, water, milk, rice etc. They should be offered in charity to a Vaishya woman on a Monday evening. Mars-The related articles are coral, sweet bread prepared in a Tandoor, sweet preparations of white sesamum seeds batasha (a preparation of sugar white in colour), masoor dal, saunf. Any of these things may be given in charity to a person who observes celebracy (Brahmachari) on the noon of a Tuesday. Mercury-Emerald, unsplit moong, green pumpkin used for preparing sweet preparations (like halwa-6cj3rr), goat, green coloured clothes etc. Any of these things may be given in charity to a poor student on the noon of a Wednesday. Jupiter-The articles to be given are yellow sapphire, topaz, saffron ((), turmeric (*cd1), a sapling of Peepal tree, sugar, horse, yellow coloured flowers. These are to be offered to a Brahmin on the morning of a Thursday. Venus-Diamond, silken clothes, milk cream, sandal, curd, refined sugar, scents, perfumes, cow-fodder, jwar (R), camphor etc. Any of these things are to be given to a needy young woman on the evening of a Friday. Saturn- B l u e sapphire, iron, steel, leather, stone, agricultural land, cow, urd unsplit, oven for cooking (Mft~1), tongs (I i .i), cooking plate of on (cTaT), buffaloe, mustard, wine, black sesamum seed ( c c ), Any of these things may be given at dusk to a poor old man. Rahu-Gomedh, coconut, radish, coal, old and counterfeit coins are some of the things related to Rahu. Any of these are to be given on a Thursday or Saturday to a leper. Ketu-The things to be given are a reddish brown cow with white spots, two coloured blanket, dogs, etc. Any of these things may be given to a poor and needy young man on a Thursday.

Deities to be worshipped to propitiate the planetsSun-Lord Vishnu should be worshipped and Haribansh Puran should be recited or listened to. Moon-Lord Shiva. MarsHanuman. Mercury--Goodness Durga should be worshipped and Durga Saptashati should be read and recited regularly. Jupiter-Brahma. Venus-Goddess Lakshmi Saturn-Bhairava () RahuBhairava () Ketu-Lord Ganesha. In this connection it may also be mentioned what 'Brthat Jatak has to say on the deities of the various planets. According to this authoritative book the presiding deities are fire, water, Kumar (Ganesha), Vishnu, Indra, Indrani and Brahma (c n ) of the planets Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn respectively. Varahamihir, the author of B a t Jatak, has given no importance to Rahu and Ketu. Jatak Parija t has also expressed the same view and has also omitted to mention the deities of Rahu and Ketu. Significance and utility of Mantras for propitiation of planets There are two main divisions of mantras. Under the first division come Vedic man tras. To the other division belong the Tantrik mantras. Accordingly the word `mantra' can be interpreted in two ways: According to Vedic design "#i-iiq that is mantra is that the devoted recitation or chantation of which frees the persons from all troubles and miseries. The necessity for devotion to mantras has been described by Maharishi Patanjali as follows"d' 19 c1G4x1Igi+i„

This, means that mind can be controlled by devotedly worshipping the God or by constantly praying in the language of God (ikq t). His symbol is the holy monosyllable 'OM'. It is this holy and divine word 'OM' that should be recited and its meaning should be understood and well thought of. On the other hand the Tantrikas have interpreted the word 'Mantra' as follows :a~tlfd t t f : :

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'Vak' or the 'word' was the very image of the Lord Supreme from the' beginning of the creation o f the visible world. Vak or word (i ) is Brahma or the Eternal Spirit. In other words this whole world represents Vak or Shabda and it is for this reason that we can describe its constituents in words and formulate mantras. From the beginning of the creation of the world there was WORD and this WORD was with the Supreme Lord. It is said in the Bible. "In the beginning was the WORD and the WORD was with God and WORD was God." The Sikh gurus and the promoters of the Radhasoami sect formulated Surat Shabda (stn ) on the basis of Nadabindu upanishad. In the Guru Grantha Sahib there is a sentence ' qZ q ' which means that *by recognising Shabda as Brahma, the man gets to his destination or home, that is, he is able to accomplish his goal to meet the Supreme Lord. The activity which is called (vibration) in our Shastras, has been described by the modern scientists as Wave Theory'. Einstein has proved that what we see in the world in the shape of trees and mountains, are just another form of Energy or Shakti. Einstein had also prepared a formula for convening the mountains and trees etc., into Energy. The truth is that the making of powerful atom bombs is based on this formula. Then when we claim that the human misery can be removed or minimised by the power of words ( ~i(da) in the shape of mantras, why it should be disbelieved or termed as superstition. When it IS said that there is energy in magnetism and electricity, there is no reason to disbelieve that there is power in our mantras which are formulated from words (r). The Divine Power was at first in the shape of Vak or word. According to Shastras the word (mow) is another form of Brahma (o). This is the reason why all mantras begin with the word 'OM' which represents Brahma. 'OM' is a word which is very comprehensive and represents Brahma. It is, therefore, a very powerful word. No mantra can be formulated without this word. This is the first word in every Vedic mantra. The mantra of Buddhists ~~ c 1I q ' Mantras of Jains '3 ~ ~ ~ j I'

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Now we give below the mantras to propitiate the various planets. There are long mantras for each planet that may be recited 1008, 108 or 28 times, as may be possible, in a day. Then there are na.maskar (salutation) mantras which should be recited before the Tantrik mantras. The number of recitations necessary for Tantrik mantras are indicated against each such mantra This number can be spread out over a period of time if it is difficult with other preoccupations to complete them in a single sitting. Also given is Kavach (tea) Stotra and Ashtottara Namavali for each planet. Those who have time can recite this once. It is not necessary that the Mantra, Kavach, Stotra and Namavalt should also be recited; but if persons concerned have the time and inclination they can recite them all to their advantage.

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Rituals and essential formalities for reciting mantras One is rewarded only when mantras are cited in the prescribed manner. The first important and essential requirement is that the devotee should begin the task of worship after taking bath etc. If one is unclean all efforts go in vain. It is said : c T 0q' that one has to become like a god to worship a god. Next essential requirement is that the place for the recitation of mantras should be lonely. A place in a temple would be the best. A lonely room in the house will also serve the purpose. The object is that while one is engaged in recitation of mantras, his concentration should not be disturbed in any manner. There should be incense (Dhoop or Agarbatti burning in the room and it should be full of its fragrance. Such an atmosphere keeps the mind peaceful ana cheerful. It is also very necessary that an idol or picture of the deity or the planet, whom one intends to offer prayers, should be before him. He should face East while reciting mantras. The Asana (3TTt9) on which he may be seated should be of deer skin ( 1 4 1 1 4 ) or Kusha (FT). It should be on the floor and not on any kind of bed. A pitcher (~ i i) of water should be kept before him. The recitation of mantras should neither be in loud voice nor in a whisper. The mantras should be pronounced correctly. For this a little practice will be necessary. It is also essential that the number of recitations of a mantra should be the same every day until the prescribed number is completed. If one has time, one can increase the number of recitations but then the same increased number will have to be adhered to on subsequent days. Once the number is raised its reduction is not premissible. Once a mantra is started, the recitations have to be done every day without fail until the prescribed number is completed. If, for any reason, there is a break in this routine, the whole thing has to be started afresh. Another very important requirement is that the worshipper or one who has taken up a prescribed course of mantras should, during the whole period observe celibacy (Brahmacharya) and should not take, nonvegetarian food

Fasting or observing Vrata () for the propitiation of the planets There are a large number of persons who, for one reason or another, cannot take up the arduous task of reciting mantras regularly in the prescribed manner. For them fasting on the day ruled by the planet, causing them trouble, is the easiest method of propitiation of that planet. The days ruled by the seven planets are as under

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- Thursday Sun - Sunday Jupiter − Friday Moon - Monday Venus − Saturday Mars - Tuesday Saturn Mercury - Wednesday Rahu and Ketu have not been formally allocated any of the days of the week. For them the fast could be observed on Saturdays. The procedure for fasts is as under :(1) Fasting on Sundays for the Sun-Fasting on Sundays for protection from malefic effects of Sun should be observed during his transit, major period or sub period. The fasting should be started from the first Sunday falling in Shukla Paksha (bright half of the lunar month) of Jyestha ( ) . T h e maximum number of fasts to be observed is 30 and the minimum is 12. On that day nothing should be eaten except chapati of wheat flour with brown sugar or gur (aggery) or Haiwa (a sweet preparation made from wheat flour), ghee and jaggery. No salt should be taken. This meal should be taken before Sun-set. The fast would prove more effective if before breaking it, red clothes are worn, red Sandal paste is applied on the forehead and Biqa or Tantrik mantra of Sun may be recited 108 x 5 times (Five rounds of a rosary of 108 beads). On the last day of the fast havan may be performed with Poorna-Ahuti ( f ~ ) and food should be given to the Brahmins. (2) Fasting on Mondays for Moon-The fasting should be started from the first Monday of the bright half of Jyestha Shukla Paksha. The maximum number of fasts is 54 and the minimum is 10. Before breaking the fast in the afternoon, the person concerned should wear white clothes, apply white sandal paste on his forehead, offer white flowers to the Moon and recite the Bya or Tantrik mantra of the Moon 108 x 11 or 108 x 3 times. The food to be taken should be without salt,

curd, rice, ghee and jaggery. On the last Monday Havan should be performed with Poorna-Ahuti and food be distributed to the poor. (3) Fasting on Tuesdays for Mars-This fast should be started on the first Tuesday of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha. The number of fasts should be 21 or 45. If possible these fasts may be continued for the whole life. On the day of the fast only Hatwa of jaggery should be eaten. It may also be offered to the poor. Before breaking the fast, the person concerned should dress himself with red coloured clothes and he should recite the Bya or Tanirik Mantra of Mars 108 x 1 or 108 x 5 or 108 x 7 times as may be possible. Jaggery may be offered to a bull on that day. By observing this fast, a person becomes free from debts, gets children and conquers the enemies. On the last day of the fast Havan and Pooma-Ahuti should be performed and red coloured clothes, copper, Masoor, jaggery wheat or coconut may be given in charity to the poor. (4) Fasting on Wednesdays for Mercury T h i s fast should be strated from the first Wednesday of Shukla Paksha of Jyestha. The number of fasts should be 21 or 45. On that day after taking bath the person concerned should dress himself in green coloured clothes and recite the Bya or Tantrik Mantra of Mercury 3 x 108 or 17 x 108 times. Thereafter he should offer to the poor preparations made from Jaggery or brown sugar and Moong Dal flour such as hatwa or taddoos and eat the same himself. On the last Wednesday of the fast, Havan with Pooma.-Ahuti should be performed. By this fast, the person concerned gains success in the educational sphere and business matters. It is also believed that by keeping a fast on the Amawas day of the lunar month, the planet Mercury is propitiated. (5) Fasting on Thursdays for Jupiter- T h e fasting should be started from the first Thursday of Shukta Paksha of Jyestha. The fasts should be observed for 3 years or on 16 consecutive Thursdays. On that day after taking bath etc., the person concerned should dress himself in yellow clothes and then recite the B ya or Tanirik mantra 3 x 108 or 11 x 108 times. Yellow flowers should be offered to Jupiter. On that day only Besan Laddoos made with brown sugar (uius) or jaggery, or sweet rice preparations coloured with turmeric or saffron may be offered to the poor and then eaten. On the last

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Thursday, Havan with Pooma-Ahuti should be performed and food (yellow coloured) should be offered to poor Brahmins. By observing this fast, the person becomes wise, good in education and gains wealth. If unmarried girls keep this fast, their marriage is expedited. Fasting on Fridays for Venus-The fasting should be started from the first Friday of Shukla Paksha of Jyestha. The number of fasts should be 21 or 31. On the fast day, after taking bath etc., the person concerned should dress himself in white clothes and the Bya or T a n M a n t r a of Venus should be recited by him 108 x 3 or 108 x 21 times. On that day only sweetened rice or milk products should be eaten. The same food m y be given to a one-eyed poor man or a white cow. On the last day of the fast Havan with Pooma-Ahuti should be performed. Then silver, white clothes, rice of milk products may be given in charity to the poor. By observing this fast planet Venus is propitiated and the person concerned gains riches and his conjugal life becomes full of happiness.

(7) Fasting on Saturdays for Saturn- T h i s fast should be started from the first Saturday of Shukla Paksha of Jyestha. On the day of the fast, the person concerned, after taking bath etc., should dress himself in black clothes and recite the .Bya or Tantrik mantra of Saturn 3 x 108 or 19 x 108 times. Thereafter clean water, black sesamum seed, black or blue coloured flowers, Lcwang, (oi4l), Ganges water, sugar and some milk should be putIn a utensil and facing Est these things should be poured on the roots of a Peepai tree. On that day only preparations made from Urad Dal and oil should be eaten and given in charity. On the last day of the fast Havan with Pooma-Ahuti should be performed and preparations cooked in oil, black clothes, leather shoes etc., may be given in charity. This fast ensures success to the native in quarrels, litigation and brings success to him if he is a factory owner or deals in on and steel. (8) Fasting on Saturdays for Rahu and Ketu-The fast should be started from the first Saturday of Shukla Paksha of Jyestha. The number of fasts is 18. On the day of the fast, the person concerned should, after taking bath etc., dress himself in black clothes and recite the Bya or Tantrik mantra of these planets 108 x 3 or 108 x 18 times as may be possible.

Thereafter some water, green grass and Kusha ( Y I ) be put in a utensil and poured on the roots of a Peepal tree. On that day only sweetened chapati should be eaten and also given in charity. At night a Deepak (fl4 m) should be placed on the foot of a Peepal tree. The observance of this fast gives conquest over enemies, favour from king or government and freedom from diseases caused by Rahu and Ketu. Beneficial effects of blessings and good behaviour (1) Though there is no direct relationship between planets and blessings and good behaviour, it goes without saying that a person who takes pains and pleasure in being of service to his parents and elders gets their sincere blessings which help him to be long-lived, happy, contented and well to do in life. One who serves his parents, looks after them and gives them love and comfort in their old age, in turn receives the same treatment from his own children. According to the Holy Qoran there is heaven in the feet of father and mother. (2) Our Shastras says that man gets the results according to his deeds (Karma). If one does good deeds, he gets peace of mind, happiness and wealth in his life. One who does bad deeds becomes the victim of all kinds of sufferings in his life. (3) If one finds that Jupiter is afflicted in the 11th house in his horoscope, he should not live away from his father and mother in their old age. His service and care of his parents wi11, by their blessings, give him happiness and wealth. (4) Another example may be given of a horoscope in which the Sun is posited in the 11th house. The Sun is a Satwik planet. Thereafter if the native remains pious and takes only Satwik food, his spiritual power will continue to exist and as a result, Sun who aspects the 5th from the 11th will do him less harm and may not harm his children. Normally Sun in this position will not allow any conceptions to mature. Vedic Mantras Vedic mantras have also been prescribed for the Sun and other planets. Recitation of these mantras in the proper manner also helps in the propitiation of planets. The number of recitations should be determined according to convenience. For mantras refer to page 42-43.

Propitiation of Planets and Colours Division of light of the S u n g i n of seven colours-Relation of colours with various planetsImportance of colour therapy-Practical use of Colour Therapy, If one wants to see an exhibition of all colours together, he should see the rainbow which is formed by the rays of the Sun passing through the drops of water in the sky. Rainbow has seven colours and is formed in the sky; in the form of a semi circle. It is so enchanting a scene that one cannot help gazing at the sky as long as the rainbow remains there. All the seven colours of the rainbow can be seen clearly with the assistance of a prism. The colours thus seen are called VIBGYOR-V-for violet, I-for Indigo, Bfor Blue, Gfor Green, Y-for Yellow, &for Orange and R-for Red.

it would be easy to follow the efficacy of the colour therapy after we understand how we see the various colours in the world. Suppose we see the green grass during rainy season we see that the grass bears only the green colour. Why do we not see any other colour in it ? The reason is that when the rays of the Sun fall on the grass, it absorbs the six out of the seven colours of the rays of the Sun and emits out only the green colour. Thus the rays of the Sun' after striking the grass enter our eyes, they carry only the green colour emitted by the grass. Thus we see only the green colour in the grass. The same happens with red coloured rose in a garden. When the Sun's rays fall on the rose, it absorbs six out of the seven colours of the rays of the Sun and emits out the red colour only. Thus we see the rose as red. Similarly all objects absorb all the colours except their own and emit that colour out so that we see it only in its own colour.

The same principle applies to the colours of the planets. Our ancient sages in their research and with their divine vision found out that the Sun is of orange colour. This view is supported by the findings of the modern scientists. The colour of the Moon is white, of Mars is red, of Mercury is green, of Jupiter is yellow, of Venus is beautiful white, and colour of Saturn is black. The black colour denotes absence of colours and lack of Shakti (Vigour). According to Hindu Astrology Saturn is a destitute and lifeless planet. He does not emit any colour-he is miser. He only collects; but does not give. He is selfish. Mars is a symbol of violent institutions just as Red Square, Red Star, Red Army etc. The association of red colour with Mars is in consonance with the principle of creation because this colour is an extremely R a j o g u n i (, y Tfl ). Vedas and Shatras have called the red colour as symbol of passion for love and pleasure (one of three constituent qualities of living beings which is the cause of vice- (twlTi). The more an object is full of colour, the more it will express its quality. The abundance of colour determines the quality and value of the gems. Both a coral and a piece of glass are of red colour; but the price of coral is much more than that of the glass. This is because the colour in the coral is in a concentrated state, and is, therefore, in abundance, while there is no concentration of colour in the piece of glas. It is for this reason that people go in for gems and not for pieces of glass. If, therefore, we are able to concentrate red colour in any manner, we can use that concentrated colour as a coral. This is how the system of colour therapy functions. Suppose we need red colour exactly that which is contained in the rays of the Sun. For this purpose we should take a red coloured glass bottle and fill it with Ganges water or ordinary drinking water. Its cap should be removed and it may be kept in the sunlight for the whole day. When the rays of Sun penetrate into the water through the red glass, the latter will get merged with the water and with this will be merged also the good or bad qualities of the red colour. In other words the water will assume the qualities of the red colour. In other words the water will assume the qualities of Mars and will fully mainfest them when the bottle is kept in the sun light for seven or eight days. The person who will drink the water

so treated, will get inside his body the qualities of M . This process translated in astrological terminology will mean that we have strengthened the position of Mars in the horoscope of the individual. This principle can also be applied to other planets and colours. If there is need for strengthening Mercury, the bottle would be of green colour. To strengthen Jupiter the bottle would be of yellow colour. Generally only these colours are used in this system. Now the question arises, what would be the circumstances when there is need for stren gthening Jupiter and other planets ? We shall clarify this point by giving some illustration. Suppose in a boy's horoscope the Ascendant (Lagna) is Pisces and the lord of the Ascendant Jupiter is posited in eighth house conjoined with Mars, Saturn and Itahu. In such situation, although Jupiter may be retrograde, he would be taken as weak, because not only he is in the most inauspicious house of the horoscope, he is posited in his enemy's sign Libra and is under the malevolent influence of three malefics also. As a result of this affiction of Jupiter, the brain power of the boy represented by the first house owned by Jupiter will fail to develop. He may become an idiot. In order, therefore, to remedy this afliction, it would be imperative to strengthen Jpiter so that the boy is able to get the proper development of his brainpower. For this purpose while medical treatment and use of an appropriate gem (in this case yellow Sapphire) would help. The drinking of water treated by the Sun's rays in a yellow bottle would also strengthen Jupiter in the horoscope. Let us take another case of Leo Ascendant. In such horoscope although Jupiter may be posited in the Ascendant, the 5th and the 9th houses and 9th lord Mars may be under the malefic influence of Saturn and Rahu. Jupiter may also be under some evil influence. Consequently the native will be deprived of any issue. In such a situation if Jupiter is strengthened, three beneficial consequences will follow. Firstly, the benefic aspect of the strengthened Jupiter will fall on the 5th house (the house of conception and progeny). Secondly, his benefic aspect will also fall on 9th house which

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being 5th from 5th is also treated as a house of progeny and thirdly, Jupiter as a signlIIcator for children (Samar-a Karaka) when strengthened will help the native to be blessed with children. In such a case also the use of water treated by Sun's rays in a yellow bottle, by the native would help him to get children. For another example we take the horoscope of a lady with Virgo Ascendant in which Jupiter, though away from the Sun, is prey to the malefic and separative influences of Saturn and Rahu. This affliction of Jupiter as lord of 7th and significator tKaraka) for husband is likely to cause friction in the conjugal life of the native and may even separate her from her husband. It is, therefore, essential to strengthen Jupiter in the horoscope. This can be done apart from other remedial measures by the use of the water treated in sunlight in a yellow coloured bottle. It is generally accepted that weak planets cause friction and bring trouble from enemies and strong planets invite goodwill from friends and a favourable atmosphere. We will try to explain the efficacy of the system of colour therapy by the following further examples:(1) Suppose there is a horoscope with Leo Ascendant in which Jupiter is under evil influences of Saturn and Rahu (by aspect). As a result, the native of the horoscope who is a govt. employee is harassed in his office by his superior officers who are intent on doing harm to him. The reason for this is that ninth house in a horoscope is indicative of favour from government (Rajya Kripa) and Jupiter is the significator of the 9th house. It would be, therefore, necessary to take the following steps to alleviate the sufferings of the native. (a) Propitiation of Satru and Rahu. (b) Strengthening Jupiter by the system of colour therapy or by alother means like use of appropriate gem stone. (c) Strengthening Mars lord of 9th by the system of colour therapy or by any other means. (2) Now consider horoscope of a native with Aquarius Ascendant in which Jupiter is afflicted by the aspect of Saturn and Mars. As a result the marriage of the native's daughter

is being delayed. The reason is that Jupiter is significator of 5th house (children) and his Moola Uikona sign falls in the 11th house. Jupiter is also significator of husband and lord of the 11th house (] lth house denotes the husband of his daughter). The affliction of the lord of the daughter, Jupiter, therefore, requires to be strengthened and one way for the native to do it, is to use the water treated in sunlight in a yellow bottle. (3) For example there is a horoscope of a native with Aries Ascendant. In the horoscope Jupiter is conjoined with Saturn and Rahu in Virgo, that is the sixth house. As a result the native would suffer from Insomnia. The reason for this is that the 12th house denotes sleeping I) and both the 12th house and its lord Jupiter are afflicted by Saturn and Rahu (who are associated with Jupiter and aspect the 12th house). The remedial measures to avert these evil influences area) Propitation of Saturn and Rahu by reciting the appropriate mantras, fasting etc. (b) Wearing a gem stone related to Jupiter (yellow Sapphire) and taking help of the colour therapy system for strengthening Jupiter in the horoscope. (4) If in the horoscope of a native of Taurus Ascendant, Venus and Saturn are posited in 6th house in the sign Libra, Sun and Mercury are in the 4th house and Rahu and Ketu are in the 8th house, the native of the horoscope is likely.to suffer from hernia and kidney trouble, because in hiS horoscope the sixth house and its Lord Venus are all afflicted. The sign Virgo is afflicted because it is hemmed in between Sun and Saturn. Mercury is afflicted because of the ninth aspect of Rahu on it. Sixth house is afflicted because of the presence of Saturn and the 5th aspect of Ketu from the 2nd house. In these circumstances it would be necessary to strengthen the sixth sign and the lord of the 6th house. This can be done by strengthening Venus by the native wearing an Emerald ring and his using water treated in sunlight in a green bottle. (5) Suppose in a boy's horoscope has Taurus Ascendant and Mercury the lord of the 2nd (education) and 5th (intelligence). Mercury has on him the evil influence of Saturn

and Rahu. As a result he is deficient in his studies and does not show enough intelligence to get a grasp of the subjects of his studies. It will, therefore, be necessary to strengthen Mercury in this horoscope. One of the ways to do it, is to make him drink regularly water treated in sunlight in a green bottle. (6) If, in any horoscope Mercury is lord of the 3rd or the 8th (This can be possible when the Ascendant is Aries, Cancer, Scorpio or Aquarius) and is afflicted by malefics, the native can have immature death. Here again one of the ways to strengthen Mercury would be for the native to regularly drink water treated in sunlight in a green bottle. (7) Mercury is a significator for skin. When Mercury is associated with the Sun, Moon or the Ascendant, he becomes afflicted by the evil influence of disease-causing planets like Saturn, Rahu etc., the native would suffer from skin diseases. In such circumstances, Mercury, wherever he may be posited in the horoscope, has to be strengthened. For this purpose, the native should live in an atmosphere of green colours (by walking in gardens with plentiful of greenery, wearing green coloured clothes etc.) and should drink water treated in sunlight in a green bottle. If Moon and the 4th house are also afflicted alongwith Mercury, the native is likely to suffer from skin diseases caused by pollution of blood. In such conditions not only Mercury is to be strengthened by use of green colour but Moon should also be strengthened by the the native wearing white clothes etc. If, in any nativity, Mercury, Moon and lords of Ascendant, 4th and 5th are all afflicted, the native is likely to suffer from lunacy. In such circumstances all these planets will require to be stengthened by the help of colour therapy and the use of appropriate gem stones We will deal with gem stones in a separate chapter). (8) If, in any nativity, Mercury and the lord of 2nd are in 6th and are showered with evil influences of Saturn and Rahu, such a disposition will cause defects in speech as both Mercury and 2nd house are significators of speech. In such conditions the lord of the 2nd and Mercury will require to be strengthened by the help of colour therapy and other means (such as use of appropriate gem stone).

(9) Saturn is a sexless (eunuch) and scanty planet. Mercury also has similar characteristics particularly when he is conjoined with Saturn and has no other influence on it. In this disposition Saturn and Mercury with their combined characteristics will bring slowness, scantiness and weakness to the house occupied by them. For example in a Leo Ascendant nativity, Rahu is in the 6th in Capricorn, Mercury and Saturn are in the 5th in Sagittarius and there is no influence of any planet on Mercury and Saturn. In such situation, Saturn being (a) a disease-causeing planet (b) lord of sign occupied by Rahu and (c) lord of the house of diseases, will cause stomach disorders and Mercury will give him full assistance in this nefarious activity. Here the remedy will not be to strengthen Mercury who wi11 act like Saturn by colour therapy or any other means but to strengthen Jupiter lord of the 5th by the native wearing a yellow Sapphire in a gold ring and drinking water treated in sunlight in a yellow coloured bottle. (10) Although strengthening Saturn, will make his aspect more powerful and harmful, there are circumstances when by strengthening Saturn, the life of the native is prolonged and it becomes very essential to give him more power. For example, in a Cancer Ascendant nativity, Saturn will be in the 9th in Pisces close to the Sun and be aspected by malefics like Mars etc. This will mean that the lord of the house of longevity has been rendered weak resulting in loss of longevity for the native. It will, therefore, be necessary to strengthen Saturn although a strengthened Saturn will not be good for the health of the native. In the end, it may be pointed out that in the context of the system of colour therapy this root principle should be kept in mind that although the 6th use is called the house of diseases, it is actually the house of health. If this house is occupied or aspected by malefics, there will be deterioration in health of the native. On the contrary, if the house is occupied or aspected by benefics or if the lord of the 6th is associated with or aspected by benefics, there will be improvement in health of the native. Therefore, if we stengthen the lord of the 6th in a nativity, it will mean that we would be strengthening the health of the native.

Consequently, we should always strengthen the lord of 6th if he is weak Note :-The contents of this chapter are based entirely on the views expressed by the noted and learned author of a number of books on Hindu Astrology late Shri J.N. Bhasin, in his book 'Anisht Grah' in Hindi. We, therefore, take absolutely no credit for what is contained in this chapter nor do we necessarily agree with all the views expressed by Shri Bhasin. We particularly disagree with Shri Bhasin's view given in the concluding paragraph that the 6th house is the house of health. The 6th house is an inauspicious house and so is the lord of the 6th. According to almost all the recognised and authoritative classical texts, the lords of the 6th, 8th and 12th destroy the houses where they are posited and those houses are destroyed if their lords are in the 6th, 8th and 12th. The lords of these houses are said to be good only when they are weak This is why Vipareet Raja Yoga is caused when the lords of these three houses are in any of these three houses. They are also helpful if they are in their own sign in these houses. In fact, we consider the Ascendant or Lagna as the prime house of health and any afflicition of the Lagna or the lord of Lagna and lord of Lagna, are not afflicted the longevity will not be adversely affected even if the lord of the 8th house is weak. If the Lagna and the lord of Lagna and the 8th house and lord of the 8th are afflicted, the best course would be to strengthen, as far as possible, the lord of Lagna instead of strengthening the lord of the 8th. It is an acknowledged principle in Hindu Astrology that for Full longevity ({l4S or ) the lord of the Lagna has to be stronger than the lord of the 8th house.

Remedial Merits of Gemstones Gems and Dharma. Shastra -Speciality in gems-The philosophy about the colours of gems-The ruling stonePrinciples for using gemstones-Suitability of gemstones for various Ascendants. Our ancient physicians and chemists, by their researches found out the good and bad qualities of various roots and plants and their natural characteristics and brought them in use as medicines to improve the health and longevity of the people. They found out and proved by their experience that alongwith medicines (Aushadhi - fir), mantras and gems (man I ) are also helpful in curing diseases. Thus the efficacy of gemstones is not only recognised by those learned in astrology but also by Ayurveda Our Dharma Shasiras have given equal status to medicines and astrology. Saint Tulsidas says in Ramcharibnanasv~ ar vl~~ coq

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Many of the learneds, of whom Maxinullor is foremost, are of the view that Rigveda is the oldest written book in the world. In that Rigveda mention has been made of Ratna (gem) in its very first mantra which is as unders~f~r~fl3 a + ~ ~ z f `~ a w @ a i i

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Undoubtedly in this mantra, prayers have been offered to the Supreme Lord by the word 'Agni but the main thing to note is that the Supreme Lord i (4 t+i~c+ir) had been mentioned as (mac (), that is, one who wears ratnas (gems). This indicates that gems are meant to be worn. There are different interpretations for Vedic Mantras. It is very much possible that this mantra of Rigueda intends to point out the intimate relationship between Agni and Ratnas, that is, it throws a hint that the heavenly fire (Aga is present in the ratnas in the form of rays. From times immemorial, gemstones have been used by men and women for decoration and for their welfare. The Dictionary meaning of the word 'gem' i s - 'a precious stone; a precious stone on which is engraved a design, anything of outstanding quality, worth or beauty; the best, the choicest'. This stanza in a prayer to Lord Rama confirms that gem is a very valuable kind of wealth. Everybody is aware that precious stones like ruby, diamond, emerald etc. are very valuable. But from the scientific point of view amond Is just carbon. It is made from the same carbon from which coal is made. Then why should be such a vast difference in their value ? The reason for this difference is that the rays which have become concentrated in the diamond, are absent in the coal. In other words diamond is very costly (valuable), because some special quality possessing rays have got concentrated in it. Thus we come to the conclusion that gems are costly because in all of them are present the rays of light peculiar to different planets. These rays of light are present in diamond, yellow or white or blue sapphire and other gems. But the gems are different from one another on account of

their colours. The diamond is colourless or white, sapphires are either white, blue or yellow. Mars is of red colour and Mercury is green like grass. Saturn is far away from the Sun. Therefore,he does not emit much light. Therefore, according to astrology, Saturn is a planet of destitution pursation and nothingness. It is for this reason that black colour has been ascribed to him. According to Jatak ParLat' the colours and gems of the planets are as under :-

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This means that Sun's gem is ruby, Moon's is white pearl; Mars's is red coral, Mercury's is emerald, Jupiter is yellow sapphire, Venus's is diamond, Rahu's is gomeda and Ketu's is cat's eye. It is always advisable to wear the gem stone of the Lord of the Ascendant who is the main supporting pillar of a horoscope, because the Ascendant combines in itself all the

good and bad qualities of the nativity. It is related to longevity and health of the native. It also represents the wealth the native may earn and the name and fame he may acquire. It also indicates the profession suitable for him and his good or bad behaviour. The gem stone of the Lord of the Ascendant has, therefore, been called the 'ruling stone'. We give below the gems related to various Asendants. The gem stone of the Lord of the Ascendant will always prove to be a protective charm for the native and it can be worn in the major or sub-period of any and every planet.

Sign of the Ascendant Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

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Related gem stone

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There are certain rules or principles for wearing the gemstones. The most important principle that the planet whose gemstone is worn will gain more strength by this action because the rays of the planet enter the body of the native through that gemstone. Therefore, the ring, whether it be of gold, silver or copper, should be so made that the gem touches the skin. The native is benefitted by wearing a particular gem stone ring, because by this process the related planet is strengthened. For this purpose we should take into account the lordships of the various houses and consider which house needs to be strengthened. For example if a native of Aries ascendant wears a yellow sapphire, the 9th house and its lord Jupiter will gain more strength and consequently the native's

relations with government officials will improve. He will receive favours from government (Rajya Kripa) and all obstacles in his progress and promotion will disapper. His father will get long life and good health. He will become more religious minded. Similarly, if a Taurus Ascendant native wears an emerald ring, his 2nd and 5th houses and their lords will acquire more strength and auspiciousness. The result will be that the native will earn or receive more wealth. He will become more intelligent and diplomatic. His family life will be happy and he will become eloquent. But it should be noted very carefully that only the lords of the auspicious houses should be strengthened. We should never strengthen the lords of the 6th, 8th and 12th which are inasupicious houses and their gemstones should be worn in exceptional circumstances which we will explain later in this chapter. It is always good for the lords of these houses to remain weak. Before we discuss which gemstones would be suitable for various Ascendants and what good they will do to the native, the readers should know about the rituals to be performed before wearing a ring of the appropriate gemstone. If the expected, desired and favourable results are to be obtained, the rituals must be observed with devotion and faith. The gemstones may be purchased as far as possible on Mondays and Thursdays except for Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu which could be purchased on Friday and Saturday also. The ring with the gemstone set in it should be worn on the day of the planet. Before wearing the ring it should be purified by immersing it in Ganges water or unboiled milk. Then incense and flowers, as far as possible, of the colour of the planet should be offered to the gem stone. Then the ring should be worn after reciting the Namaskar and Tanfric Mantras of the planets (given in chapter III) 108 times each. Suitability of gemstones according to Ascendants RUBY Ruby is the gemstone of the Sun. Therefore, if Sun is the lord of an auspicious house in a nativity, the native will be favoured with benefical results if he wears a ring with ruby

set in it. ff Sun being lord of an auspicious house is afflicted in any way, ruby will neutralise the consequent evil effects. For the A s A s c e n d a n t Sun is lord of the 5th house (a trine) and is friend of Mars the lord of the Ascendant. Therefore, natives of Aries can always wear a ruby for acquiring intelligence, for improvement of spiritual power, for being blessed with children, for achieving name and fame and for gains and favours from government. Wearing of a ruby will be specially beneficial in the major period of Sun. For the Taurus Ascendant Sun will be lord of the 4th house (a quadrant); but Sun is an enemy of Venus, the lord of the Ascendant. Therefore, ruby will prove beneficial for the natives with this Ascendant, ff it is worn in the major period of Sun. By wearing ruby the natives wi11 gain peace of mind, get comforts, achieve success in educational matters, gain land or house property, get happiness from the mother's side and acquire conveyances. For the GeminiAscendant Sun will be lord of the 3rd house. Therefore, it would not be advisable for the natives of this Ascendant to wear ruby except in the major period of Sun if he is in his own sign in the 3rd house. For the Cancer Ascendant Sun will be lord of the 2rd house, the house of wealth. Sun is also a friend of Moon, the lord of this Ascendant. Therefore, the native of this Ascendant will benefit by wearing a ruby if the native faces loss of wealth or suffers from diseases of eyes. The house is also maraka sthana (house of death). Therefore it would be advisable to wear ruby with pearl, the gemstone of the lord of Ascendant. Ruby will prove particularly beneficial if it is worn in the major period of Sun. For the Leo Ascendant Sun will be the lord of the Ascendant. Ruby will act as a protective charm for the natives of this Ascendant and they can wear it for their whole life. By wearing ruby the natives will be protected from enemies, will enjoy good mental and physical health and also get long life. They will also achieve success in their professional ventures and gain wealth and spiritual power. For the natives of this Ascendant ruby is a `must' if Sun is afflicted in any way and the native faces hardhips and distress on that account.

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For the Virgo Ascendant Sun is lord of the 12th house (the house of loss and expenditure). The natives of this Ascendant should wear a ruby only in the major period of Sun if he is in his own sign in the 12th house. Otherwise they should never wear a ruby. For the Libra Ascendant Sun, who is an enemy of Venus, lord of this Ascendant, is lord of the 11th house (the house of gains). The natives of this Ascendant will have gains of wealth if ruby is worn in the major period of Sun. If Sun is afflicted in any way and the native suffers from losses in all his ventures, ruby can be owrn always. For the Scorpio Ascendant Sun is lord of the 10th house (the house of profession, name and fame, honours etc.). He is also a friend of Mars, the lord of this Ascendant. Therefore, ruby can be worn by the native of this Ascendant to get recognition by government, honours, respect, promotion in service or profession and to acquire wealth. Ruby will prove particularly beneficial if worn in the major period of Sun. For the Sagittarius Ascendant Sun is lord of the 9th house (house of Bhagya). Sun in this case is also a friend of the lord of the Ascendant (Mars). Therefore natives of this Ascendant can wear .ruby to enjoy good fortune, for happiness and longevity of father. Ruby will be particularly beneficial in the major period of Sun. Wearing of yellow sapphire alongwith ruby ensures good health, gain of wealth and good fortune throughout life. For the Capricorn. Ascendant Sun is lord of the 8th house which is considered a very inauspicious house. It has been said that Moon and Sun have been exempted of Ashtamesh Dana (i.e. they will not be inauspicious if they are lord of the 8th). But inspite of this, we consider it inadvisable for the natives of this Ascendant to use a ruby except in the major period of Sun if he is in the 8th house in his own sign. For the Aquarius Ascendant Sun is lord of 7th house-the maraka sthana (house of death). Moreover, as said above, the lord of the Ascendant is a bitter enemy of Sun. It will, therefore, not be advisable for the natives of this Ascendant also to wear a ruby even if the Sun be in his own sign

For the Pisces Ascendant Sun is lord of the 6th house-an inauspicious house. The natives of this Ascendant may wear ruby only in the major period of Sun if he be In his own sign in the 6th. Ruby should be worn in gold mixed with copper ring after sunrise in the morning of a Shukla Paksha Sunday in the ring finger of the right hand after observing the rituals we have already mentioned earlier in his chapter. Ruby should be at least 21/2 carats. Important-Ruby should never be worn alongwith diamond, blue sapphire, gomeda and cat's eye. It can be worn with advantage alongwith pearl, red coral, emerald and yellow sapphire. PEARL Pearl is the gemstone ruled by Moon, Pearl can be worn by those in whose horoscope Moon is the lord of a an auspicious house. If such a Moon is strong and well placed, the pearl will enhance the good effects. If the Moon is afflicted, the pearl will neutralise the consequent evil effects. For the Aries Ascendant Moon is lord of the 4th house. Moon is a friend of Mars, the lord of this Ascendant. Therefore, the native of this Ascendant will, by wearing a pearl, gain peace of mind, happiness from mother, success in educational sphare, and gain land and house property. Pearl will prove particularly beneficial in the major period of Moon. It will be more advantageous to wear pearl along with red coral, the gemstone of the lord of this Ascendant. For the Taurus Ascendant Moon is lord of the 3rd house. Moon is also an enemy of Venus, the lord of this ascendant. It will, therefore, not be advisable for the natives of this Ascendant to wear a pearl. They may, however, do so in the major period of Moon if Moon her own sign in the 3rd. For the Gemini Ascendant Moon is lord of the 2nd house (the house of wealth and also maraka sthana) The natives of this Ascendant can wear pearl in the major period of Moon; but it will be better to avoid wearing pearl as for as possible.

Particularly those who are seriously ill or whose horoscope does not indicate long life should not wear pearl. If, however, Moon is exalted in 12th, or is posited in the 11th or 9th house. Pearl can be wom in the major period of Moon. Dr. B.V. Raman is of the view (see `Hindu Predictive Astrology') that though Moon is lord of a maraka sthana for the Gemini Ascendant, she does not exercise death inflicting powers. For the Cancer Ascendant Moon is lord of the Ascendant. For the natives of this Ascendant, the wearing of pearl for the whole of their life will prove very useful. Pearl will ensure good health, longevity, gains of wealth and success in professional ventures. Actually pearl wi11 act as a protective ch t r for them. Pearl is a significator for piousness, purity and humility. For the Leo Ascendant Moon is lord of the 12th house. The natives of this Ascendant should not wear pearl except in the major period of Moon, if she is in her own sign in the 12th. For the Virgo Ascendant Moon is lord of the 11th house (House of gains). Wearing of pearl in the major period of Moon will enable the native to have substantial gains of wealth, name and fame and he will be blessed with children. For the Libra Ascendant Moon is lord of the 10th house. Although Moon and Venus, the lords of this Ascendant, are not friends, wearing of a pearl will enable the native to achieve success in his profession, name and fame, respect and honours from government. These results will be more pronounced, if a pearl is worn in the major period of Moon. For the Scorpio Ascendant Moon is lord of the 9th house (the house of Bhagya). Wearing of a pearl enables the native to have good fortune and to achieve success in his ventures. His father would enjoy good health and prosperity. The native wi11 also achieve name and fame. The results will be more pronounced if pearl is worn in the major period of Moon. Wearing of pearl with red coral, the gemstone of Mars, lord of this Ascendant, will prove very

except in the major period of Moon, if Moon is in her own sign in 8th house. It will do good if pearl is worn alongwith yellow sapphire, the gem stone of the lord of this Ascendant, who has not enemity with the Moon. For the Capricorn Ascendant Moon is lord of the 7th (a maraka sthand). It will, therefore, not be advisable to wear pearl for the natives of this Ascendant. For the Aquarius Ascendant Moon is lord of the 6th house. Pearl can be worn by the native of this ascendant only in the major period of Moon, if she is in her own sign. For the Pisces Ascendant Moon is lord of the 5th, a very auspicious house. Wearing of pearl by the natives of this Ascendant promises them happiness in the matter of children, high intelligence, good education, respect, name and fame and honours. Pearl assures them success in matters of competitive nature and love affairs, 5th being 9th to the 9th is also treated as house of Bhagya. Pearl makes the native more fortunate. The good results will be more pronounced if Pearl is worn in the major period of Moan. Pearl should be worn in a silver ring on the morning of a Monday of Shukla Paksha in the ring finger of the right hand after performing the usual rituals. The pearl should be of at least 2 carats. Important-Pearl should not be worn alongwith emerald, diamond, blue sapphire, gomedh and cats's eye. RED CORAL Red coral is the gemstone for Mars. Red coral should be worn by person in whose birth chart Mars is lord of an auspicious house. If Mars is well placed and is strong, wearing of Red coral will enhance the quantum of beneficial effects. If Mars as a lord of an auspicious house is afflicted, wearing of Red coral will neutralise the consequent evil effects and will afford protection to the native from them. For the A s Ascendant Mars is lord of the Ascendant and the 8th house. His lordship of the Ascendant will prevail over the lordship of the 8th. Therefore, it will be very beneficial for the natives of this Ascendant to wear red coral for the whole

of their life. This will ensure long life, good health, name and fame, respect and all comforts of life. For the Taurus Ascendant Mars is lord of the 7th and 12th houses. The 12th house is an inauspcicious house and the 7th is a maraka sthana (house of death). The natives of this Ascendant should as far as possible, avoid wearing red coral. For the Gemini Ascendant Mars is lord of the 6th and 11th houses. If Mars is in his won sign in the 6th or 11th, red coral may be worn in the major periods of Mars. As Mercury the lord of this Ascendant, is an enemy of Mars, natives of this Ascendant are advised to avoid red coral as far as possible. For the Cancer Ascendant Mars is lord of the 5th (a trine) and the 10th (a quadrant). He is, therefore, a yogakaraka planet for this Ascendant. If red coral is worn always by the natives of this Ascendant, they will be blessed with children, become very intelligent, get respect, name and fame and recognition from government and achieve, great success in their professional sphere. The quantum of beneficial results will be more pronounced in the major period of Mars. If red coral is worn alongwith pearl, the gemstone of the lord of this Ascendant, the native will get more fruitful results. For the Leo Ascendant also Mars is yogakaraka planet as he is the lord of the 4th (quadrant) and the 9th (trine). By wearing red coral, the native of this Ascendant will get peace of mind, domestic happiness, acquire land and house property, have gains of wealth, achieve success in all his ventures, be blessed with good fortune and his mother and father will enjoy good health and long life. The quantum of beneficial results will be more pronounced in the major period of Mars. The beneficial effects will be enhanced if red coral is worn along with ruby, the gem stone of the lord of this Ascendant. For the Virgo Ascendant Mars is lord of the 3rd and 8th house-both being inauspicious. The native of this Ascendant should, as far as possible, avoid wearing red coral. For the Libra Ascendant Mars is lord of the 2nd and 7th both maraka sthana (house of death). Venus the lord of this Ascendant is not a friend of Mars. We would advise that

natives of this Ascendant should avoid wearing red coral. However, if the major period does not come in old age and the birth chart does not show short longevity, the person concerned can wear red coral in the major period of Mars when he is in his own sign. Generally we are averse to recommend gem stones related to the lords of sthana who are not friends of the lord of the Ascendant.

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For the Scorpio Ascendant Mars is lord of the Ascendant and the 6th house. The remarks made by us about the wearing of the red coral by the natives of the Aries Ascendant would apply to this Ascendant also. For the Sagittarius Ascendant Mars is lord of the 5th (a trine) and the 12th. Being lord of a trine Mars has been considered as a functional benefic for this Ascendant. By wearing red coral the natives of this Ascendant will enjoy happiness of children, become more intelligent, achieve name and fame and will be blessed with good fortune. If the native is a student, he would achieve success in competitive examinations. The quantum of beneficial effects will be more pronounced in the major period of Mars. Wearing a yellow sapphire with red coral would enhance the beneficial effects. For the Capricorn Ascendant Mars is lord of the 4th and 11th houses. If red coral is worn in the major period of Mars, the native gets happiness from the side of mother, domestic harmony, gains of land, house property and wealth. For the Aquarius Ascendant Mars is lord of the 3rd and 10th houses. If Mars is in his own sign in the 10th wearing of red coral in the major periods of Mars brings favours and recognition from government, gains of wealth and success in the professional sphere. The native will also enjoy full benefits of the Ruchaka Yoga, one of the Panch mahapurusha Yogas. If Mars is not in his own sign in the 3rd or the 10th, it will not be advisable for the native of this Ascendant to wear red coral. For the Pisces Ascendant Mars being lord of the 2nd (house of wealth) and 9th (house of Bhagya good fortune), wearing of red coral by the natives of this Ascendant will yield very beneficial results. The quantum of favourable results will be more pronounced in the major period of Mars. It will be more

advantageous ff red coral is worn alongwith yellow sapphire, the gemstone of the lord of this Ascendant. Red coral should be worn in a gold mixed with copper ring in the ring

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finger of the right hand on the morning of a Tuesday of (bright half of the lunar month) after performing the usual rituals. The stone should be of at least 6 carats. Important-Red coral should not be worn alongwith emerald, diamond, blue sapphire, gomedh and cat's eye. Note-when two gemstones are worn, the main stone should be worn in the appropriate finger of the right hand and the supporting stone in the appropriate finger of the left hand. For ruby, pearl, and red coral, the appropriate finger is the ring finger (or according to palmistry the Sun finger). For blue sapphire and gomedh the appropriate is the middle finger (second finger counted from the side of the thumb). For the yellow sapphire appropriate fingers are both the index finger (Jupiter finger) and the ring finger. For the diamond. emerald and cat's eye, the appropriate finger is the little or the fourth finger. According to Hindu Palmistry, the Thumb is called Angusth. The first finger is called

Tarjthe middle or the second finger Madhyama the third finger or ring finger Anamika and the fourth or little finger Kanishtika. We have taken some valuable space to mention this at this stage so that there may be no confusion as regards fingers in which the concerned gem stones are to be worn. EMERALD Emerald is the gemstone of Mercury. Emerald should be worn by those in whose nativities Mercury is lord of auspicious house. If Mercury is well placed, wearing of emerald will enhance the good effects of Mercury. If Mercury is afflicted In any way, wearing of emerald will neutralise the evil effects and afford protection against them. For the Aries Ascendant Mercury is lord of the 3rd and 6th houses. Wearing of an emerald by the natives of this Ascendant is not advisable. It can be worn, if necessary, only in the major period of Mercury if he be in his own sign in the 3rd or the 6th.

For the Taurus Ascendant Mercury being the lord of the 2nd and 5th houses (5th house is a trine) is a very beneficial planet. He acts like a yogakaraka. By wearing emerald, the native wi11 get harmony in the family, gains of wealth, intelligence, happiness in regard to children, name, fame, good fortune and success in competitive examinations and ventures. The quantum of beneficial effects will be more pronounced in the major period of Mercury. The native will become more prosperous if he wears emerald with diamond, the gemstone of the lord of this Ascendant. For the Gemini Ascendant Mercury is lord of the Ascendant and the 4th house. The natives of this Ascendant can wear emerald as a protective charm throughout their life. By wearing emerald, the native will enjoy good health, gains of wealth and his longevity will be prolonged. He will get happiness from the mother's side, success in the sphere of education, peace of mind, gain of landed and house property, comforts of conveyance and domestic happiness. The quantum of good effects will be more pronounced in the major period of Mercury. For the Cancer Ascendant Mercury is lord of the 3rd and the 12th houses. It is, generally, not advisable for the natives of this Ascendant to wear emerald. It can, however, be worn if at all necessary, in the major period of Mercury, if he be in his own sign in the 3rd or the 12th. For the Leo Ascendant Mercury is lord of the 2nd and 11th (both wealth giving houses). By wearing emerald in the major period of Mercury, the natives of this Ascendant will enjoy harmonious relations in the family and get abundant gains of wealth, name and fame. It can be worn outside the major period of Mercury if he is not well placed in the horoscope or is afflicted in any other way. For the Virgo Ascendant Mercury is lord of the Ascendant and the 10th house. Therefore, the natives of this Ascendant can always wear emerald. Emerald will ensure good health, long life, success and promotion in professional ventures, favours from government, respect, honours, name and fame. Emerald will prove significantly beneficial in the major period of Mercury.

For the Libra Ascendant Mercury is lord of 9th (a trine) and 12th houses. The lordship of a trine makes Mercury quite auspicious for this Ascendant. We are of the view if the natives find it necessary to always wear emerald, they should wear it alongwith diamond, the gemstone of Venus. The quantum of beneficial effects will be more pronounced in the major period of Mercury. For the Scorpio Ascendant Mercury is lord of the 8th and the 11th houses. Mercury is an enemy of Mars, the lord of this Ascendant. Still if Mercury be in his own sign in the 11th or if as lord of the 11th be posited in the Ascendant, 2nd, 4th, 5th or the 9th, emerald can be worn with advantage in the major period of Mercury. Wearing of emerald will get the native gains of wealth and improvement in his prosperity. For the Sagittarius Ascendant Mercury is lord of the 7th and 10th houses. Being a benefic, lordship of two Kendras makes him a victim of Kendra-adhipati Dosha. Still if Mercury be in the 10th in his own sign in the 10th (causing Bhadra Yoga), Ascendant, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 9th or 11th, the native will get beneficial results, if emerald is worn in the major period of Mercury. He wi11 then have gains of wealth and will achieve success and promotion in his professional sphere. If Mercury as lord of the 10th is posited in the 6th, 8th or 12th, wearing of emerald will neutralise the consequent evil effects of such disposition. For the Capricorn Ascendant Mercury is lord of the 6th and the 9th (a trine) houses. Mercury is, therefore, considered a beneficial planet for this Ascendant. Mercury is also a friend of Saturn, the lord of this Ascendant. Emerald will, therefore, yield immense gain to the native if it is worn with diamond, the gemstone of the Venus lord of the 5th and 10th (therefore yogakaraka). The quantum of beneficial effects will be more pronounced if emerald is worn in the major period of Mercury. For the Aquarius Ascendant Mercury is lord of the 5th (a trine) and 8th houses. Being lord of a trine, Mercury is treated as a functional benefic for this Ascendant. Emerald will prove very useful if it is worn during the major period of Mercury. Here again Venus being lord of the 4th and 9th houses,

is a yogakaraka for this Ascendant. It will, therefore, prove very Advantageous ff emerald is worn alongwith diamond, the gemstone of Venus. Emerald could also be worn with advantage by the natives of Capricorn and Aquarius Ascendants alongwith blue sapphire, the gemstone of Saturn, the lord of these two Ascendants. For the Pisces Ascendant Mercury is lord of the 4th and 7th houses (both quadrants). He, therefore, suffers from ,Kendra-adhipati Dosha. Emerald can be worn if Mercury be in his own sign in the 4th, or he be in the Ascendant, 2nd, 5th, 9th, 10th or 11th. Emerald can be worn in the major period of Mercury. As Mercury is a strong maraka (killer) for this Ascendant, it would not be advisable for those who are seriously ill and who are in their old age or those in whose birth chart short life is indicated, to wear emerald even in the major period of Mercury and even if Mercury be in the 7th in his own sign. Emerald should be worn in a silver ring in the little finger of the right hand on a morning of a Wednesday of Sh ukia Paksha, after performing the usual rituals. Emerald should be of at least 3 carats. Important-Emerald should not be worn along with pearl and red coral. YELLOW SAPPHIRE Yellow sapphire is the gemstone ofJupiter. Yellow sapphire will prove very beneficial if Jupiter in a nativity is lord of auspicious houses. If such Jupiter is afflicted in any way, wearing of yellow sapphire will neautralise the consequent evil effects and will provide protection to the native. For the Aries Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 9th (a trine) and 12th houses. On account of his lordship of a trine, he is considered a benefic for this Ascendant. By wearing a yellow sapphire, the native of this Ascendant will acquire knowledge of scriptures, will become more intelligent, gain wealth, name and fame and good fortune, and the father of the native will enjoy good health and be long lived. The beneficial results will be more pronounced if yellow sapphire is worn in the major period of Jupiter. Yellow sapphire

becomes more effective if it is worn alongwith red coral, the gemstone of Mars, the lord of this Ascendant. For the Taurus Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 8th and 11th houses. According to principles of Hindu astrology, Jupiter is not considered an auspicious planet for this Ascendant. Apart from Venus, the lord of this Ascendant is an enemy of Jupiter. Still if Jupiter as lord of the 11th, is in the Ascendant, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 9th or 11th an his own sign), yellow sapphire can be worn with advantage in the major period of Jupiter. For the Gemini Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 7th and 10th (both quadrants) houses. He, therefore, suffers from Kendra-adhipati,Dosha and is also a maraka. However, if as lord of 10th, he is in the Ascendant, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 10th, (in his own house causing Hamsa Yoga) or 9th and 11th, yellow sapphire can be worn with advantage in the major period of Jupiter. But persons of this nativity who are seriously ill, or are in their old age, or their horoscopes indicate a short span of life should not wear yellow sapphire, as Jupiter is a strong maraka for this Ascendant. If yellow sapphire is worn when the lord of the 10th is in his own sign, the native will have unprecedented succes in his professional career and will receive honours and recognition from government. For the CancerAscendantJupiter is lord of the 6th and 9th houses. Because of his lordship of the 9th (a trine) Jupiter is considered to be an auspicious planet for this Ascendant. By wearing a yellow sapphire, the native of this Ascendant will be blessed with children, his knowledge will improve, he will.take interest in religious scriptures, he will have good fortune, name and fame and gains of wealth. His father will enjoy good health and long life. The quantum of good results will be more pronounced in the major period of Jupiter, For the Leo Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 5th (a trine) and the 8th houses. On account of his lordship of a trine, Jupiter is considered to be an auspicious planet for this Ascendant. By wearing yellow sapphire, the native will become more intelligent, he will be blessed with children, ht will achieve name and fame and success In competitive examinations. For' both Cancer and Leo Ascendants, the

beneficial effects will be more effective if yellow sapphire is worn alongwith red coral. For the natives of Cancer and Leo Ascendants, wearing of a pearl and ruby respectively alongwith yellow sapphire will also prove quite beneficial. For the Leo Ascendant, the good results of wearing yellow sapphire will be more pronounced in the major period of Jupiter. For the Virgo Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 4th and the 7th house, a maraka sthana. Still if Jupiter as the lord of 4th and 7th is posited in the Ascendant, 2nd, 4th (in his own sign causing Hamsa Yoga), 5th, 7th (in his own sign-causing Hamsa Yoga), 9th, 10th or 11th, wearing of yellow sapphire in the major period of Jupiter, will bring the native happiness in regard to children, gains of wealth, name and fame etc. But while giving materialist gain Jupiter can assume the role of a strong maraka (killer). Therefore, it would not be advisable to wear yellow sapphire for the natives of this Ascendant who are seriously ill, are in their old age or are those in whose birth chart long life is not indicated. For the Libra Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 3rd and the 6th-two inauspicious houses. According to the principles of Hindu Astrology, Jupiter is not, therefore, considered to be an auspicious planet for this Ascendant. Besides these facts, Venus, lord of this Ascendant, is an enemy of Jupiter. In these circumstances it would normally not be advisable for the natives of this Ascendant to wear a yellow sapphire. But according to 'Bhavarth Ratnakar' a recognised and authoritative book on Hindu astrology, Jupiter, ,spite of being lord of 3rd and 6th, is a yoga giving planet. Ire view of this, we would advise that yellow sapphire could be worn by the natives of this Ascendant in the major period of Jupiter if he be in his own sign in the 3rd or the 6th. For the Scorp,o Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 2nd and 5th (a trine) houses and is, therefore, a beneficial planet for this Ascendant. Besides this, Jupiter and Mars (the lord or the Ascendant) are mutual friends. Therefore, wearing e" yellow sapphire will prove very beneficial to the natives of this Ascendant, particularly in the major period of Jupiter Jupiter, if made strong, will give gains of wealth, happiness

In regard to children, name and fame, good fortune etc. to the natives of this Ascendant. For the Sagittarius Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the Ascendant and the 4th house. Wearing of yellow sapphire by the natives of this Ascendant will give them good health, long life, gains of wealth, success in the educational sphere, peace of mind, domestic happiness, land, house property, comforts of conveyances, achievement in professional matters etc. The natives of this Ascendant can wear yellow sapphire always as a protective charm. It will prove more beneficial if yellow sapphire is worn alongwith ruby the gemstone of Sun, the lord of the 9th house (house of Bhagya). For the Capricorn Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 3rd and 12th housesboth inauspicious. 'Uttara kalamrit' is, however, of the view that inspitt of being lord of the 3rd and 12th, Jupiter is a yoga giving planet for this Ascendant. We do not really agree with this view as this is against the Parashari principles. We would, therefore, recommend that the natives of this Ascendant should wear yellow sapphire, if necessary, only in the major period of Jupiter if he is in his own sign in the 3rd or 12th. For the Aquarius Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 2nd and 12th houses, both wealth giving houses. However Saturn, lord of this Ascendant, is not a friend of Jupiter. Still yellow sapphire can be worn in the major period of Jupiter and the native would get happiness from children, gains of wealth, success in the educational sphere. But Jupiter, being lord of the 2nd which is also a maraka sthana, can also prove to be a strong maraka. This should be kept in mind. For the Pisces Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the Ascendant and the 10th and is, therefore, a very auspicious planet for the Pisces Ascendant. Wearing a yellow sapphire will enable the native to enjoy good health, long life, name and fame, recognition by government and the society, gains of wealth and promotion in the professional and political career. It will prove doubly beneficial if yellow sapphire is worn with red coral, the gemstone of Mars, the lord of the 2nd and 9th. Yellow sapphire should be worn in a ring of gold in the second finger (Index finger) of the right hand on the morning

of aTursday of the Shukia Paksha after performing the usual rituals. Yellow sapphire should be of at least 3 carats. Important Yellow sapphire should not be worn alongwith emerald, diamond, blue sapphire, gomedh and cat's eye. DIAMOND Diamond is the gemstone of Venus. If Venus as lord of auspicious houses is well placed in a nativity, wearing of a diamond will enhance the good effects. If Venus is afflicted in any way, wearing of diamond will neutralise the consequent evil effects and provide protection to the native. For the A s Ascendant Venus being lord of the 2nd and 7th houses, is a strong maraka (killer). Besides this, Venus and Mars-the lord of this Ascendant, are not friends. Still if Venus in any nativity be in his own sign or be exalted or otherwise well placed, the wearing of diamond will ensure gains of wealth, happy relations in the family, marital happiness and acquisition of conveyanaces. But as pointed above, Venus is a strong maraka for this Ascendant, persons whose birth charts do not indicate long life, should avoid wearing diamond. For the Taurus Ascendant Venus is lord of the Ascendant and the 6th house. His lordship of the Ascendant will prevail over the lordship of the 6th. The natives of this Ascendant can wear diamond as a protective charm for the whole of their life. This will enable them to enjoy good health, their longevity will be prolonged and all obstacles will disappear from their path. If diamond is worn along with emerald, the gemstone of Mercury who is lord of the 2nd and 5th and a friend of Venus, the persons concerned will get abundant gains of wealth and good fortune. The quantum of beneficial results will be more pronounced in the major period of Venus. For the Gemini Ascendant Venus is lord of 5th (a trine) and 12th. The Lordship of a trine makes Venus an auspicious planet for this Ascendant. Moreover, Mercury the lord of the Ascendant is a friend of Venus. Therefore diamond, if worn in the major period of Venus, will bestow happiness in regard to children, intelligence, name and fame, good fortune, gains

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of wealth and success in competitive ventures. Here again the results will be more marked and beneficial if diamond is worn alongwith emerald, the gemstone of the lord of this Ascendant. For the Cancer Ascend antVenus is.lord of the 4th and 11th houses. According to Farashari principles Venus is not considered to be an auspicious planet for this Ascendant. Apart from this, Moon, the lord of this Ascendant, is an enemy of Venus. Still we are of the view that the 4th and 11th houses of a birth chart are not inauspicious houses. Therefore, if diamond is worn in the major period of Venus gains of wealth, success in education, domestic happiness and comforts of house, land and conveyances, may be expected. For the Leo Ascendant Venus being the lord of 3rd and 10th houses, is not considered to be an auspicious planet. We are of the view that if Venus, as lord of the 10th, is in the Ascendant, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th an his own sign causing Amala and Malauya Yogas--too wealth and name and fame gaving yogas) or 11th, wearing of diamond in the major period of Venus will promote the professional career of the native,.He-will have abundant gains of wealth and will be honoured and recognised. For the Virgo Ascendant Venus is lord of the 2nd and 9th (a trine) house and is almost a yogakaraka. Therefore, by wearing a diamond the native wi11 become wealthy and his learning and good fortune will enable him to achieve success in all his ventures. Wearing diamond with emerald, the gemstone of Mercury, the lord of this Ascendant will prove even more beneficial to the native. For the LibraAscendant Venus is lord of the Ascendant and the 8th. His lordship of the Ascendant will prevail over the lordship of the 8th. The natives of this Ascendant can and should wear diamond as a protective charm for the whole of their life. Wearing of diamond will bestow good health, long life, name and fame, success in ventures and gains of wealth to the native. It is a 'must' for the natives of this Ascendant in the major period of Venus. For the Scorpio Ascendant Venus is lord of the 7th and 12th.

Therefore, it will normally not be advisable for the natives of this Ascendant to wear diamond. For the Sagittarius Ascendant Venus being lord of the 6th and 11th houses, is not considered to be an auspicious planet for this Ascendant. Further, Venus is an enemy of Jupiter, the lord of this Ascendant. Still if as lord of 11th Venus is in the Ascendant, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th (in his own sign), 7th, 9th, or 11th (in his own sign) wearing of diamond in the major period of Venus will bring abundant financial gains. For the Capricorn Ascendant Venus being lord of the 5th (a trine) and 10th (a quadrant) houses, is a yogakaraka planet. For the Aquarius Ascendant also Venus is a yogakaraka on account of his lordship of the 4th (a quadrant) and 9th .(a trine) houses. Therefore, the natives of these two Ascendants will gain in every way by wearing a diamond. The wearing of a diamond is a `must' for the natives of these Ascendants in the major period of Venus. The good results wi11 be significantly enhanced if diamond is worn alongwith blue sapphire. For the Pisces Ascendant Venus being lord of the 3rd and 8th is a very inauspicious planet. Venus is also enemy of the lord of this Ascendant. We would, therefore, not advise the natives of this Ascendant to wear diamond. Diamond should be worn in a platinum, with gold or silver ring in the little finger of the right hand on the morning of a Shukla Paksha Friday after performing the usual rituals. Diamond is a very costly gem. Therefore, it is not possible to fix any minimum weight for it but we are of the view that it should be of at least 1-carats. 2

Important-Diamond should not be worn alongwith ruby, pearl and red coral. BLUE SAPPHIRE Blue sapphire is Saturn's gemstone. When in a nativity Saturn is lord of auspicious houses and is well placed, blue sapphire will enhance the good effects of Saturn and those

houses. If such Saturn is afflicted, wearing of a blue sapphire will neutralise the consequent evil effects and provide protection to the native. Although blue sapphire is very beneficial for those for whom it is suitable but some very unlucky stones come out of the earth. Blue sapphire should, therefore, always be worn after a trial because an unlucky stone can play havoc with the life of the native. For the A s Ascendant Saturn is lord of the 10th and 11th houses. Although both the houses are auspicious, Saturn has not been considered as an auspicious planet for this Ascendant because of the lordship of the 11th house. But we can say with full confidence that if Saturn as lord of the 10th and 11th is posited in Ascendant, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th (in his sign of exaltation causing Sasa yoga), 9th, 10th (in his own sign causing Sasa yoga), wearing of blue sapphire in the major period of Saturn will bring to the native immense success in professional sphere and abundant financial gains. For the Taurus Ascendant Saturn being lord of 9th (a trine) is considered to be auspicious. For this Ascendant it will be very beneficial to wear blue sapphire in the major period of Saturn. The good results will be pronounced if blue sapphire is worn alongwith emerald, the gemstone of the lord of the Ascendant. For Gemini Ascendant Saturn becomes lord of 8th & 9th houses and the Mool Trikona Rasi falls in the 9th house. The reader will see that the case becomes ambiguous here. If Saturn is evilly placed in this case i.e., placed in 6, 8 or 12th then we cannot wear blue sapphire in its period. But blue sapphire can be worn ff its placement is in the 9th house, or 5th house or if placed in other beneficial houses with Venus or Mercury because association with these two planets induces beneficial results for Saturn. Blue sapphire can be worn in Saturn dasa if Saturn is in 10th with Jupiter. This is the only case when it is with most beneficial planet Jupiter otherwise it becomes a first rate Maraka. For the Cancer Ascendant Saturn is the lord of the 7th (a maraka stluxna) and the 8th (house of longevity and death). Therefore, the natives of this Ascendant should never touch a blue sapphire.

The same applies to Leo Ascendant where Saturn is lord of the 6th and 7th and a bitter enemy of Sun, the lord of this Ascendant. For the Virgo Ascendant Saturn is lord of 5th (a trine) and 6th. As Saturn is lord of a trine also, blue sapphire can be worn with advantage by the natives of this Ascendant: but it will be advisable to wear blue sapphire alongwith emerald, the gemstone of the lord of this Ascendant. For the Libra Ascendant Saturn being the lord of 4th and 5th, is a yogakaraka. Saturn is also an intimate friend of Venus, the lord of this Ascendant. Therefore, wearing of blue sapphire by the natives of this Ascendant will bring them domestic happiness, gain of landed and house property, happiness in regard to mother and children, intelligence, good fortune and success in competitive ventures. Blue sapphire will prove more beneficial if it is worn with diamond, the gemstone of Venus, the lord of Ascendant, or emerald, the gemstone of Mercury, the lord of the 9th. For the ScorpioAscendant Saturn being lord of the 3rd and 4th houses is not considered to be an auspicious planet according to Parashart principles. Still, if Saturn is in his own sign in the 3rd or 4th, blue sapphire can be worn with advantage in the major period of Saturn. For the Sagittarius Ascendant Saturn being lord of the 2nd (maraka sthana) and the 3rd house, is not considered to be an auspicious planet for this Ascendant. Therefore, normally the natives of this Ascendant should not wear blue sapphire. But Brihat Jatak says as under : Ri ca

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This means that if Saturn occupies the Ascendant at a person's birth, he will be poor, sickly, love-stricken, very unclean, suffering from diseases during his childhood and indistinct in his speech. If any one of the signs Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Libra be the Ascendant and Saturn should occupy it at birth, the person concerned will b equal to a king, the headman of a village or the mayor of

a city, a great scholar and will be handsome. In the other houses Saturn produces the same effect as that of Sun in those places. Thus the natives of the Sagittarius Ascendant can wear blue sapphire in the major period of Saturn if he is posited in the Ascendant. They will reap the benefits mentioned by BrlhatJatak subject to the structure of the birth chart being otherwise not weak For the Capricorn Ascendant Saturn is lord of the Ascendant and the 2nd house (house of wealth and maraka sthana). As Saturn is lord of the Ascendant who always protects the native, he will never act as a maraka. For the Aquarius Ascendant Saturn is lord of the Ascendant and the 12th. He will act more as lord of the Ascendant as his Moola trtkona sign falls in it. Therefore, the natives of these two Ascendants should always wear blue sapphire which will not only act as a protective charm but will also enable the natives to enjoy good health, long life, gains of wealth and success in all ventures. It will be very beneficial for the natives of these two Ascendants to wear blue sapphire alongwith diamond, the gemstone of Venus who is a yogakaraka for both these, Ascendants. For the Pisces Ascendant Saturn. being lord of the 11th and 12th houses, is considered to be am inauspicious planet for this Ascendant. We are, however, of the view that if as lord of the 11th, Saturn is in the Ascendant (where he causes Rajayoga) 2nd, 4th; 5th, 9th and 11th (in his own sign), blue sapphire can be worn to the major period of Saturn for financial gains. We would, however, advise that the natives of this Ascendant should wear blue sapphire in the major period of Saturn only when he is in 11th in his own sign or in the Ascendant. Blue sapphire should be worn in a ring of steel in the middle finger of the right hand on the afternoon (before Sunset) of a Shukla. Paksha Saturday after performing the usual rituals. Blue sapphire should be at least of 4 carats. Important-Blue sapphire should not be worn alongwith ruby, pearl, red coral or yellow sapphire.

GOMEDH AND CAT 'S EYE Gomedh and cat's eye are gemstones of Rahu and Ketu respectively. The gemstones of these two should be worn in their major periods ff they are posited in the 3rd, 6th or 11th house or they are conjoined with the lord of an auspicious house (particularly lords of trines) or with yogakaraka planets. The minimum weight of gomedh should be 6 carats and that of cat's eye 5 carats. gomedh should be worn in an Ashta Dhatu ring in the middle or little finger on a Thursday two hours after dusk Cat's eye should also be worn in the same finger in Ashta Dhatu ring on a Thursday at midnight. Both the rings should be worn after performing the usual rituals. Important-Gomedh and cat's eye should not be worn alongwith ruby, pearl, red coral and yellow sapphire. Note-For fuller details about the gemstones mentioned above (which are treated as precious stones) and other semi percir us stones which can be used as cheaper; but effective substitutes, the readers may refer to our books- Ratna Pradeep' in Hindi and 'Gems and Astrology' in English-both published by Ran, jan Pi tbitcations, 16-A nsari Road, New Delhi110002.

6 Gem Therapy The seven rays and colours of rainbow-Their significance and importance-Cosmic colours of planets and their gems-Principles of gem therapy and a glimpse of the tele-therapy-Need of cosmic rays for curing diseases-Rahn and Ketu and their gems have also cosmic rays-How to prepare gem medicines. The founder of gem therapy in the world is late Dr. Benoytosh Bhattacharya of Naihati (West Bengal). To him goes the credit of establishing gem therapy as an effective, dependable and reliable system of medicine. Dr. Bhattacharya recognised the efficacy of gems in curing diseases of diverse nature. It was noted by him that the medicines prepared from the gems in the form of ashes of gems (Bhasma,) or powders (pishtO were very costly and only the rich could take advantage of them-particularly the ashes of gems like diamond, emerald, ruby and sapphire Dr. Bhattachary0. after making researches, trials and experiments evolved a method through which the curative powers of gems could be extracted homeopathically without destroying the gems. The system has been made to simple that gem-medicines can now be dispensed in globule form by all and sundry at ridiculously cheap prices. Not only the gems can be used singly but methods have been developed for combining several gems in a mixture according to necessity. Gems are mines of cosmic rays. These rays are, for intents and purposes, omnipotent, ominscient and omnipresent. The cosmic rays know the disease by their omniscience, they cure by their omnipotence and they spread to all parts of the body by their omnipresence Dr. Bhattachanya found after experience of more than a decade that gems were highly

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curative. Dr. Bhattacharya having been connected with various schools of medicine intimately and having treated at least three lakh patients during forty years or more, came to the conclusion that all the therapies in existence were defective. They did not reach the very root of the problem of the origination and eradication of disease. According to him cosmic rays were at the botton of disease and cosmic rays were the only force capable of curing the disease. When the hunger (of rays) was appeased by gems radiating different colours, the disease left the body. We have to look for the origin of every thing to the cosmic colours, including even, the Sun, Moon and the other planets. It is said in the Kuria Parana that the seven principal cosmic colours, viz, violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red (found in the rainbow-known in modern science as VIBGYOR) are the matrices of the seven planets, that is to say, the seven planets are to be conceived as condensation of the seven different colours of the rainbow. Among the planets originating from the cosmic colours of the rainbow, the Sun is the condensed form of the red colour, Moon of orange, Mars of yellow, Mercury of green, Jupiter of blue, Venus of indigo and Saturn is the condensed form of violet colour. According to Dr. Bhattacharya, this is how the origin of the seven planets is to be conceived according to definite statement of the Karma Parana. The relevant verse quoted by Dr. Bhattacharya in his very popular book `Gem Therapy' as translated in English is as under :In this manner the Great Lord, the Lord of the Lords, the universal Grand father, always creates Time. He being of the Essence of Time, with a body endowed with all conceivable powers. The rays that compose His body, are omnipresent, and illuminate the limitless worlds in the universe, and among them seven are the best and the highest because they form the matrices of the seven planets" (Karma Parana) Chapter 43, Verses 1-2). According to Dr. Bhattachanja like the planets, the planetary gems are also to be conceived as condensation of the seven colours. Thus ruby is a red colour concentrate, pearl is concentrate of orange, coral of yellow, emerald of

green, Moon stone and a ( T o p ) of blue, diamoned of indigo, and sapphire of violet cosmic colour. (Here we may warn the readers that these colours of gems are the cosmic colours and not the colours as we see them and as mentioned in classical texts like Brihat Jataka and Jataka Paryat as will be clear from what is mentioned in the next few lines). Although these colours are not apparent to the naked eye, their true cosmic colours will reveal themselves when a prism is applied to the eye. The gems are inexhaustible mines of cosmic colours and they can release torrents of coloured rays when rotated on an electric motor or vibrated at high frequency. The view of Dr. Bhattacharya is that the seven cosmic colours belong to two classes, hot and cold. All male planets and their cosmic colours are hot in nature, while all the female planets and their cosmic colours are cold cosmic forces. The male plants are Sun, Mars and Jupiter and their colours red, yellow and blue are hot forces fo nature. The female planets are Moon, Mercury, Venus and Saturn and their cosmic colours orange, green, indigo and violet are the cold forces of nature. In evolving the Gem Therapy system, Dr. Bhattacharya thought that the hot and cold forces of nature were there in the seven cosmic colours of the rainbow and he considered it desirable that the necessity was to get the capability to generate these colours artificially and to transmit them to afflicted persons in order to make them well. The question arose as to how to find out where the cosmic colours were to be found in abundance so that they might be manipulated by human beings. The storehouse of cosmic colours was in the planetary and their gems. The gems were mines of cosmic rays and they could be made to yield their valuable colour contents in various ways. They could be burnt and turned into ashes (Bhasmas) and in that form could be administered to the patients. Secondly, the gem might be kept in alcohol for seven days and power released by the gems would be absorbed in the alcohal which would then turn into powerful gem medicines. Dr. Bhattacharya, the master thinker, researcher and

Scientist evolved yet another method by which gems could be made to yield their valuable colour contents for the purpose of distant healing. He perfected a system by which a silver disc set with gems could be prepared. The size of the disc might be three to four inches in diameter. This disc be fitted to a small electric motor and switched into action. As the motor whirled with a speed of say 1300 to 1400 RMP, the gems yielded their colour, any photograph of a person suffering from disease or healthy person kept before the radiating motor would at once receive the vibrations. According To Dr. Bhattacharya cosmic colours could also be broadcast to either the healthy or a person suffering from any disease by vibrating the gems at a very high frequency. This could be done through a Vibrator at the rate of 3000 Vibrations per minute. Any photograph kept in front of the vibrating gem would receive the cosmic rays of the parricular gem and would carry it in an instant to the person residing any where in the world. This system was named by Dr. Bhattacharya as Teletherapy' and was used by him to cure incurable diseases, and the facility provided by him was availed of by people from all parts of the world afflicted with incurable diseases. Suitability of the rays emanating from gems for curing diseases 1. Red Cosmic Rays According to Roland Hunt (Author of the book `Seven Keys To Colour Healing') quoted by Dr. Bhattacharya in his book `Gem Therapy', red rays are most suitable for persons prone to diseases such as aiments of the blood-stream, anaemia, Physical debility and lassitude, colds, circulatory deficiencies, moronic cases etc. Red rays have been found suitable in impending collapse, without pulse and with profuse perspiration and cold body. Idiots and imbeciles have been very well influenced by red cosmic rays. It is ruby which supplies red rays in concentrated form. 2. Orange Cosmic Rays Orange colour rays which are cold are capable of curing disease arising out of heat. It is Moon who emits cold orange

rays. Moon's rays are present in pearl. The rays issuing out of pearls belong to the element of water and have connection with the thin secretions of the human body and its blood system. When heat is required to be counteracted, pearl rays may be used with confidence. According Roland Hunt, Orange colour is suitable for the following diseases-chronic asthma, phlegmatic fever, bronchitis, Wet cough, gout, chronic reheumatism, inflammatism of kidneys, gall stones, prolapsus, cessation of menstruation in females, mental debility, cholera and other similar diseases. Orange rays have given good results in insanity of the young, fevers, bleedings etc. 3.

Yellow Cosmic Rays

The coral of yellow cosmic colour releases hot rays. The coral and its yellow colour are associated with the martial planet Mars. Yellow colour nourishes the marrow system. The head and the genitals also come under the influence of Mars and therefore of yellow cosmic rays. According to Roland Hunt, yellow rays are necessary for subjects prone to diseases such as stomach troubles, indigestion, constipation, flatulence, liver troubles, diabetes, blind piles, eczema, skin troubles, leprosy and nervous exhaustion. 4.

Green Cosmic Rays

It is emerald which is a storehouse of green cosmic rays. The colour of earth element is green and is cold in character. Therefore, green is a positive force with power of integration. According to Roland Hunt, green rays are necessary for the following complanits : heart troubles, blood pressure, ulcers, cancer, headache, neuralgia, influenza, syphlis etc. Green rays have been found curative in asthma, burnt skin, injuries, ulcers, skin diseases and high blood pressure. 5.

Blue Cosmic Rays

The moonstone, crystal and topaz (Pushparaga) belong to the same colour group viz. blue. This group of stones is, therefoere, blue ray concentrate. Blue colour belongs to the Akasha element which imparts life force to the whole mobile

and immobile creation. The controller of blue colour is Jupiter who presides over the life principle in all human beings and breathing animals. According to Roland Hunt blue rays are necessary in the following diseases: All throat troubles, laryngitis, goitre, sore throat, hoarseness, feavers like scarlet fever and typhoid, bubonic plague, small-pox, chicken-pox, measles, apathae, apoplexy, hysteria, epilepsy, palpitation, spasms, acute rheumatism, vomiting, purging, thirst, dysentry, diarrhoea, jaundice, biliousness, colic, inflammation of bowels, inflamed eyes, stings, insomnia, painful menstruation, nervous disorders, shock etc. 6.

Indigo Cosmic Rays

The cosmic rays of this colour are abundantly stored in diamond, the gem ruled by Venus who alongwith its indigo colour belongs to the water principle according to Dr. Bhattacharya and they are both cold and positive in nature. According to Ayurvedic books diamond contains all the six tastes-sweet, sour, saline, pungent, bitter and astringent. By virtue of this quality diamond should be regarded as a medicine for diseases arising out of the simultaneous derangement of the 71-idosha elementsVayu (air) Pitta (fire) and Kapha (water). According to Roland Hunt indigo rays are good for the following diseases:- eye troubles, ear and nose complaints, facial paralysis, all diseases of the lungs, pneumonia, bronchitis, croup, whooping cough, asthma, T.B. dyspepsia, creeping palsy, infantile convulsions, delirium, obsession and other forms of insanity. According to Dr. Bhattacharya indigo rays have cured leucoderma, appendicitis and purulent tonsils also. 7.

Violet Cosmic Rays

These rays are concentrated in blue sapphire (Neel the gem ruled by Saturn. Violet is the colour of air element. Saturn rules over the whole of the nervous system and his violet colour satisfies the nerve hunger. According to Roland Hunt violet rays are good for the

following diseases:- Nervous and mental disorders, neurosis, neuralgia, sciatica, diseases of the scalp, epilepsy, cerebrospinal meningitis, concussion, cramps, rheumastism, tumours, kidney and bledder weakness etc. According to Dr. Bhattacharya violet rays have successfully and easily cured all forms of acute nerve pains in any part of the body, rheumatic pains, ulcers on the skin and flesh and various other skin diseases, including leucoderma. 8.

Ultra Violet Cosmic Rays

According to Dr. Bhattacharya Gamedh is the ultra violet ray concentrate. The gem and its colour have connection with Rahu. This is the coldest cosmic ray and should be broadcast only when a person suffers from excessive heat complaints. Ultra violet rays are useful in hyperacidity and burning ensations. Gomedh improves appetite, corrects digestion. Ultra violet rays are supposed to cure insomonia and help women during child birth. Gomedh may also be useful for bowel disorders, sexual Excesses and glandular diseases. 9.

Infra-red Cosmic Rays

Cat's eye is the Infra-red cosmic ray concentarate and has connection with the planet Ketu. Infra-red is the hottest cosmic ray and is often required in very chronic cases and in terminal diseases. According to Dr. Bhattacharya cancer cases have responded wonderfully to the vibrations of cat's eye. Diseases which respond to infra-red rays are paralysis and croup. It removes excess of Kapha (water) and Vayu (air) and aids digestion. Acute skin diseases, cholera, nervous debility, samll-pox, uterine diseases etc., respond to infra-red rays. How to prepare Gem Medicines In his book `Gem Therapy' Dr. Bhattacharya has also given the method to prepare medicines from gems. The method is almost the same as used for the preparation of Homeopathic medicines. The list of materials required for preparing gem medicines and mixtures is as follows:(1) Nine gems (pure and genuine) either single pieces

`weighing 2 ratti each or small pieces weighig 2 rattis namely ruby, pearl, coral, emerald, topaz (yellow sapphire), diamond or vikranta, sapphire, gomedh and cats' eye. (2) Several one ounce or 30 ml. phials, properly cleaned with hot water, rinsed in alcohal or rectified spirit and provided with new corks. (3) Absolute alcohol or rectified spirit or other anaesthitius on suficient quantity. (4) Blank globules either No. 20 or No. 30 in size, two pounds in quantity. With these materials in hand we can now proceed to prepare gem medicines. First of all let us take an empty one ounce phial and pour one dram of alchohol in the same. In the alcohol ruby should be immersed. The phial should then be corked well and kept in a dark chamber protected from white light for seven days and nights. At the end of this period the phial should be taken out and given a good shake few times. The alcohol should then be put in another phial, and blank globules added to it. By gentle rotation of the phial all the globules will be medicated properly. The phial should then be marked RUBY-GLOBS and the medicine is ready for dispensing. In the same manner, the other gem medicines namely pearl, emerald, topaz, diamond, sapphire, gomedh and cat's eye. Medicines should be prepared and labelled properly. The phials may be marked as either RUBI-GLOBS ro RED-GLOBS. The gems may be taken out from the phials and stored for future use when necessary. These complete the nine single gem remedies. The preparation for the mixtures is also done in the same manner except that all the gems of a particular mixture must be put together in the alcohol. The gems required for the various mixtures are as follows :VIBG-GLOBS-Sapphire, diamond and emerald. VIBGYOR-Sapphire, diamond, topaz, emerald, coral. pearl and ruby.

MW-Diamond, topaz, emerald and pearl. (topaz is really Pushparag or yellow sapphire whose cosmic colour is blue). OGW-Pearl, emerald, diamond and sapphire. RYB/IRRuby, coral, topaz and cat's eye. Nine gems-All the nine gems are required. For all gem medicines, single or mixture, four globules No. 20 or one globule No. 30 form an adult dose. For children belwo 10, two globules No. 20 or half No. 30 form one complete dose. Gem medicines may be given according to requirements. There are no hard and fast rules for dosage but some guidance is given below which is always subject to correction. All single gem medicines-4 to 6 doses a day. Nine and seven gems-1 to 2 doses per day. All other mixtures-3 to 4 doses a day. In all chronic cases one dose per day of the Nine GEM mixture is very useful alongwith any other specific gem medicine either single or in combination. These medicines are very effective both in acute and chronic cases. For want of space, we are unable to give details and Gem prescriptions. For this, those interested will have to read Dr. Bhattacharya's book 'Gem Therapy.' Note-We have taken the liberty of basing this chapter entirely on the book `Gem Therapy' by Dr. Bhattacharya. Our only intention in doing so is to propagate this miraculous system of Gem Therapy and Tele-Therapy which if properly used by the medical profession can be of inestimable utility to the mankind, particularly in case of certain incurable diseases for whichever the highly developed and advanced medical science has not been able to find a definite curative remedy.

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Cheap, Simple, effective and easy to perform rides for propitiation of planets are given in La1 Kitab (tea f zl z;)The explanation about such beliefs, their remedial values and their practical utility. There is no country in the world where superstitious beliefs are not practiced to one form or other to ward off troubles, diseases and other kinds of distress and disasters. In India also such beliefs have been in existence from times immemorial. One very common such belief is that if an iron shoe of a black horse is hung on the wall of the front door of a house, misfortune never strikes that household. We have seen every civilised, cultured and educated people hanging horse's shoe above the front of their shops. Even a doctor in our neighbourhood has a horse shoe had brought him good luck and his practices when no other alternative is left to them in their troubles. It is a common practices Hindus at least to put in an earthen pitcher full of water in the houses before their shifting in it. . In 'Lal Kitab' a well known book written in Urdu by Shri Girdhart Lal a retired officer of the Defence Accounts Deptt., there is no collection of such superstitious beliefs ( de ) which have been found effective as remedial measures for afflicted planets. Shri Girdhar[ Lal's book is of 1172 pages in which he has also explained his system of astrology and palmistry. In the small portion dealing with predictive astrology the author of Lal Kitab' has omitted the sign indicating the Ascendant in a birth chart. Suppose there is a birth chart with Cancer as Ascendant and in which Sun is posited in the Libra and Mars is in the 9th in Pisces, according to the system given

in 'Lal Kitah' although Sun will be shown in the 4th and Mars in the 9th the number of 7 of the sign Libra of 4th house and 12 of Pisces in the 9th house will not be there. No. 4 of the Ascendant will also be absent. Instead of the signs of the Ascendant and other houses, the author of the 'Lal Kitab' takes the view that they bear the sings of the significators (karakas) of those houses. According to him the first house or the Ascendant belongs to the Sun, 2nd to Jupiter, 3rd to Mars, 4th to Moon, 5th to Jupiter, 6th to Ketu, 7th to Venus & Mercury, 8th to Mars & Saturn, 9th to Jupiter, 10th to Saturn, 11th to Jupiter and 12th to Rahu, and on this basis has been given the effects of planets i the different houses. For the purpose of examining the horoscope and making predictions, the author of La1 Kitab has assumed that whatever be the actual Ascendant at the time of birth of a person, that Ascendant will always be Aries, 2nd house will be Taurus and so on and the 12th house will be in the sign Pisces. Naturally, this method cannot be accepted being against all principles of Hindu astrology. But the purpose for which we consulted Lai Kitab was the remedial measures suggested in it for evil consequences of afflicted planets. These we give below in brief for the guidance of our readers:Sun (1) If as a result of ill positing of the Sun, the native suffers from troubles signified by Sun such as heart trouble, harassment by government, eye or stomach trouble, he should give in charity things like jaggery (Gu>j, wheat, and copper. As Sun represents Lord Vishu, the recitation or reading of Harlvansh Purana would help in alleviating the sufferings of the native. (2) It is believed that Sun in the 7th house yields evil results. It is possibly so, because in the natural horoscope (where the sign of the first house is Aries), the Sun will be in Libra (in his sign of debilitation). The remedial measure given in Lal Kitab for this effection is to put out fire by the use of milk. This possibly means that the Sun who is like fire will get the help of Moon who is like milk. Another remedial

measure suggested is that the native should put some sweet preparation in his mouth and then drink water. According to the thinking of the author of Lal Kitab Mars is connected with sweet things like honey etc. Using milk and sweets will possibly mean that the native with the help of Moon (Milk) and sweets (Mars), is neutralising the evil effects of Sun in the 7th. (3) If the Sun be afflicted in the 10th he will be causing sufferings to the native in the matters relating to his significations, the remedial measure suggested is to throw a copper paisa to be swept away in running water (of a river, canal, sea etc.). The principle behind this measure seems to be to give in charity something connected with the Sun. Copper is one of the things connected with the Sun. 'Get copper paisa swept away in running water' would mean that some power is carrying away like running water, the miseries of the native far away from him. Moon (1) It is well known that the metal connected with Moon is silver. When Moon placed in any house in a horoscope is causing trouble or the native suffers in respect of matters connected with Moon such as illness of mother, mental worry or mental debility, affection in the lungs or some lung diseases, or lack of money, the remedial measure suggested to ward off such troubles is to get silver sewpt away in a river. Another measure suggested is to keep water or milk in a vessel near the head of the bed at night and to pour it in the morning on a Kikartree. The inference from these measures seems to be to give in charity, things like silver, water or milk connected with Moon. (2) If Moon being afflicted in the Ascendant, is causing evil effects, the remedial measure suggested in Lal Kitab is that the native should stop selling milk. Another measure suggested is that the native should keep with him things like natural water, rice, silver etc., i.e. things connected with Moon. (3) It appears that author of Lal Kitab keeps in view the natural signs of the 3rd and other houses of the horoscope.

For example, if Moon being afflicted in the 3rd house is causing trouble to the native, the remedial measure suggested is to give in charity green coloured cloth to an unmarried girl. The measure seems to be based on the fact that the 3rd sign (Gemini) is owned by Mercury whose colour is green. (4) If Moon be afflicted in the 4th house, the remedial measure suggested is not to take milk at night. In such a situation milk should be given free to others. (5) If Moon is afflicted in the 8th house the remedial measure suggested is to obtain water from a well within the precincts of a cremation ground and keep it in the house. This measure is believed to ward off the evil consequences of the afflicted Moon in the 8th house. (6) If Moon being afflicted in the 10th house, is putting the native in distress and giving him set backs, the native should never take milk at night. Otherwise the evil effects will be escalated. This measure seems to be based on the principle that giving up or giving in charity, the things connected with the afflicted planet, will prove useful. To use them will prove harmful. (7) If Moon is evil in any way in 11th house, the remedial measure suggested to offer milk in Bhairauji's temple. Here Moon will be in the Saturn's sign aquarius and Moon being an enemy of Saturn, it will not be a happy position of Moon. Offering milk is suggested to propitiate Moon and Bhairauji's temple has been suggested on account of Saturn's affinity to this deity. Mars The most ordinary way to propitiate an evil Mars and to ward off troubles caused by him is to give in charity sweet chapatis prepared in a tandoor. Mars is also propitiated if sweetened white til preparations (rewri,es- a $1) or Batasha (this is made from sugar) are thrown to be swept away in a river or where there is running water. The other things to be given in charity to ward off evils caused by Mars are Masoor Dal and deer's skin. The deity of Mars is Lord Hanuman who should be devotedly worshipped and the Prasadam of

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Hanuman, ji should be eaten. Mercury If Mercury proves evil to any person, in order to protect himself from the harm done by Mercury's affliction, he should bum cowries (c1 4l) and the ashes should be thrown in a river on the same day. (The canals etc. originating from a river should be treated as a river for this purpose). Another remedial measure is to throw a copper paisa with hole in it in the river. The thing to be given in charity is unsplit Moong. To strengthen Mercury, emerald should be worn. According to Lal Kifab, the deity of Mercury is Goddess Durga. Therefore, Goddess Durga should be devotedly worshipped and the related prayer book should be regularly read. For those for whom Mercury is evil, getting their nose pierced will prove useful. Cleaning of teeth by alum (fbecn~l) and worshipping unmarried girls also ward off the troubles caused by an evil Mercury. If the native suffers from any disease on account of the malevolence of Mercury, he should give unsweetened pumpkin (which is used by sweetmeat makers) in charity. Donations may also be made to religious institutions. Mercury is also propitiated by giving goats in charity. Jupiter If Jupiter is malevolent in any nativity, his evil effects could be neutralised if each blood relation of the family of the native gives a paisa as offering in a temple. Jupiter is also propitiated by looking after, watering and worshipping a peeps[ tree. The things related to Jupiter which are to be given in charity, to propitiate him are saffron ( t i t ) turmeric i (ecdl), dais, gram and gold. Though the deity connected with Jupiter is Brahma, but if on account of inauspicious position of Jupiter in the horoscope, the native is deprived of a son, he should devotedly worship Hari (). Venus If Venus is evil in a birth chart, his evil effects ' will be neutralised if the native gives a part of his meal to the cows. He should also give in charity a cow and cattle feed. The other

things connected with Venus which could be given in charity are ghee, curd, camphor and white pearl. It will also prove useful if the native makes donations or himself takes up the maintenance of the poor section of. the public especially women. The deity of Venus, Goddess Lakshami should be devotedly worshipped. Saturn If Saturn is evil in any nativity, it will do good to the native if he throws small balls made of wheat flour to the fish to eat. It also proves beneficial if a part of one's meal is given to the crows. The things connected with Saturn to be given in charity are black unsplit Urd, iron, oil, leather, stones and things made of on like oven (Angithi), Chimta, mustard oil, wine and spirit. The deity of Saturn is Lord Shim who should be devotedly worshipped. Rahu To neutralise the malevolent effects of an evil Rahu, in a birthchartcoconut should be thrown to be swept away in a river. Another remedy is to wash barley with milk and throw it in running water (of a river or canal). If any person suffers from Tuberculosis on account of the evil effects of Rahu, he should wash barley with cow's urine and keep it in a closed tin or box and at the same time he should clean his teeth with cow's urine. Giving in charity of radish also protects from the evil effects of Rahu. Throwing of coal in a river has also been found useful. The things connected with Rahu to be given in charity are mustard and blue sapphire. These t h s should be given in charity to a sweeper (Bhangi). If Rahu proves evil in the 8th house, throwing of a counterfeit coin in the river, propitiates Rahu. Ketu It will prove beneficial to feed dogs if Ketu is evil in any birth chart. Amongst things to be given in charity to propitiate Ketu, the author of Lal Kitab includes sesamum seeds (tin) also. If the son of the native is not obedient and misbehaves towards him, the native should donate a blanket to a temple.

If there is any trouble in the legs or in urination, the native should wear a white thread of pure silk and a silver ring with pearl set in it. The deity of Ketu is Lord Ganesha. who should be devotedly worshipped. Other inauspicious events and their remedies According to the author of Lal Kitab, Ketu is a significator of both dog and son. Therefore, ff the native's son is in trouble he should feed a dog. The author of this book is of the view that it will be good for the native to have good relations with relatives connected with the 12th house. If that relative is dead, any of his things like clothes, ring etc. should be worn. For example, if Jupiter is in 12th, the native will pass his nights comfortably as long as his father and grandfather are alive. After their death, the native will pass comfortable nights if things connected with Jupiter such as dal, gram gold ctc. are kept by him near his body. Another example given is of Moon in 11th house. If Moon is so posited, the author of La.1 Kitab is of the view that ff the natives' wife gets labour pains, the mother of the native should go away from the house and should not see the child for 43 days..The principle behind this advice seems to be that a malefic Moon who is significator of mother, is in the 11th. She (Moon) will cast her glance on the 5th, thereby harming the child to be delivered. It will, therefore, be advantageous if the mother (signified by Moon) is removed from the site for the safety of the child. Similarly the view of the author of Lal Kitab is that ff Mars is evil in 9th house the native should look after and maintain his brother's wife to ward off the malevolent effects of such Mars. (9th house being 7th to 3rd represents brother's wife). If Mars is in the 2nd, he will aspect the 5th and may make the native childless. But according to the author of Lal Kitab, this will not happen if the native looks after and maintains all the members of his family. Again the author of this book says that if Saturn is in the 5th and the native takes up construction of house, his children will get into trouble. The remedy suggested for this is to keep things connected with the enemies of Saturn to the west of the ancestral house of the native. The enemies of Saturn are Sun, Moon and Mars. So the things connected with these

planets should be kept or placed as advised by the author. It is also the view of the author of Lal Kitab that every planet promotes the matters connected with. the house 7th to him initially. For example, if Saturn is in the 10th, the matters of the 4th house like construction of a house will be promoted initially but as soon as the house is constructed, Saturn wi11 stop his favours. Inauspicious combinations and their remedies (1) If, in any birth chart, Sun be conjoined with Jupiter, and the native suffers from financial difficulties, he should eat and wear things connected with Jupiter. Saffron should be taken orally and gold ornaments may be worn by him to neutralise the evil effects. (2) If Sun and Saturn be together in a chart and the native's wife suffers from ill health, he should give in charity cattle feed equal to the weight of his wife. (3) If Sun and Saturn be together and on account of greater strength of Sun, Saturn gets afflicted and things connected with Saturn are getting harmed, the Sun may be propitiated by giving charity things connected with Sun. If, however, Saturn be stronger and victim to Sun resulting in loss of gold, honour, kingdom, eye sight etc., Saturn may be propitiated by giving in charity things connected with him (such as on, oil etc). (4) If Sun be conjoined with Rahu Rahu may be propitiated by things connected with Ranu (Coal, mustard etc.) may be thrown in the river. (so that they are swept away) at the time of solar eclipse. (5) Again Rahu may be propitiated If he be conjoined with Moon and things connected with him may be thrown in a river or running water at the time of lunar eclipse. (6) If Mars and Mercury (Mercury is the enemy of Mars) be together and there is a break down of the health of the younger sister, things connected with Mars like brown sugar, hoey, Saunf etc., may be put in Surahi (a kind of earthen pitcher) and buried in an isolated place. Important:-Unless specifically mentioned in any case, all the remedial jobs should be undertaken during day time only, that is, between sunrise and sunset.

8 Various kinds of Afflictions of planets and their consequences What is Destiny (Prarabdh) ?--Compoundable and non-compoundable sinful deeds-Information about the nature of Sun, Moon and other planets and consequential evil effects of their afflictions-Suitable remedial measures: Good or bad deeds which we are doing now and will do in future, have no connection with the birth-chart. We wi11 mostly suffer the consequences of such deeds in our next birth. According to Shastras, the happenings in our present life are connected with what we did in our previous birth. It is for this reason that many a person leading a very sinful life are happy and very well to do. Such people are reaping the good results of their good deeds in their previous birth and will reap the bad results of sinful life now in their next birth. Confirming thisVarahamihirasays in Brithal Jatak. ~1~~1~1 tl~lfdm~w~d~ gior qI4 q~`c4141q I tlgIR ~r of H+~fl«a1f II This means that according to some, the word (hora) is simply an abbreviation of ~1 tl q (ahoratra) got by the cancellation of the first and last letters. Whatever has been acquired by his person through his Karmawhether good or bad-done in previous births, the hora now reveals its fruition or effects (Hora means Jyotish Shastra-the revelation is in the birth-chart of an individual). The results or effects are of two kinds-compoundable and noncompoundable. Bad effects which are compoundable can be remedied by prayers, charity, recitation of mantras, wearing of gems etc., but the noncompoundable ones w i l l

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This means the results of Karmas of the previous birth which are noncompoundable-whether good or bad have to be borne. The results of compoundable and non-compoundable sinful deeds manifest themselves in the birth-charts in their own way. Suppose in a birth-chart the sign '4' i.e. Cancer is aspected or conjoined by malefics like Mars or Saturn etc. and the lord of Cancer, the Moon is under similar evil influence. In this way the house in the chart with Cancer as its sign and lord of the 4th sign are under the influence of malefics by aspect or conjunction. Consequently the limb connected with the fourth sign viz. Cancer, that is lungs, will become diseased. Thus, if all the 4th sign, Moon, the fourth house and the lord of the 4th house are afflicted, the disease will be incurable. But If one, two or three of these are conjoined or aspected by benefic, there will be a ray of hope that the diseased limb could be cured by medical treatment and other measures for propitiating the planets responsible for the evil effects. The intention to mention this is that it is possible to know by examining a birth-chart whether a particular affliction is remediable or not. The question arises that if we have no freedom to avert the results of certain Karmas, why should we resort to recitation of mantras or other remedial measures. This way of thinking is not correct. Man is free to do whatever he likes. Similarly God and law, may give him punishment for his criminal actions. The fact is that man has freedom but it is not absolute. He is like two cows-one of whom has a rope round her neck of 10 yards length and the other is bound by a rope of 50 yards length: `fibtf1 a free to graze but the freedom of both is limited to a distance of 10 yards and 50 yards. Thus one man is free to some extent while the other man has more freedom than the former. This is what we see in the world. The meaning of all this is that a man should not give up his efforts if he is suffering from ill health or is facing other kinds of set backs in his life. He should take help of remedial measures for which guidance is being given in this book but how far

he will succeed and what particular remedial measures he should adopt, will be indicated by his birth-chart. There are four sections of a birth-chart viz., planets, signs, constellations and houses. Amongst the most prominent are the planets as the analysis of the signs, consetellations and houses is done through the planets who own them. For example the sign Cancer indicates that it is owned by Moon. The Krittika constellation gives its effects through its lord Sun. Similarly houses can be examined only with reference to their lords and significators who are planets. All this leads us to the conclusion that in analysing a birth-chart, the planets should receive main consideration. We give, therefore, in the following paragraphs some important details about planets whose position in the horoscope may cause good results like joy, happiness, gain of wealth or evil results like loss of wealth and health, accidents, set backs In career etc. These would enable us to adopt appropriate remedial measures in the event of inauspicious effects. SUN Sun: Eyes-Sun being source of light represents eye. The Moon who receives light of the Sun distributes it further. Moon, therefore, also represents eye. In the birth-chart the 2nd and 12th houses represent the two eyes. Therefore, the problem of eye-sight, blindness etc., should be examined with reference to the 2nd and 12th houses, their lords, Sun and Moon (See Birth Chart No. 1 in the next chapter) Sun-Strife and friction-On account of his large size, heat and light, the Sun becomes intolerable. Therefore, sun creates friction with the relative represented by the house in which he is posited, especially when he is assisted by Saturn and Oahu. For example if Sun is in the 7th house in the sign Capricorn, he creates friction with the married partner. (See B.C. No. 2). Sun: Fire-Sun represents fire. So do Mars and Ketu in a birth-chart. Similarly the 1st, 5th and 9th houses represent fire. Therefore, when Sun, Mars and Ketu, the lords of the signs occupied by them, and lords of the 1st, 5th and 9th, exert their influence on the body of the native, that is, on the

Ascendant, lord of Ascendant and the lord of the sign occupied by Sun, by conjunction or aspect, the body somehow or other gets into contact with fire, and if the influence be substantial, the death of the native may be through fire or electricity. Sun: Bones-If Sun, who already rules over bones in the body, be afflicted in a birth-chart as lord of the Ascendant, he would fully represent the bones. In such circumstances, the native can suffer from fracture after a fall or accident. Sun: Separatiueness-Like Saturn and Rahu, Sun has, by himself, a separative quality. If he becomes lord of the sign occupied by Saturn or Rahu, he becomes more powerful to perform his quality of separativeness, and causes evil effects on the part of body which comes under his influence. Bun: Stomach-If the 5th house, lord of the 5th and the sign Leo, are afflicted alongwith Sun by maleflcs like Saturn, Mars, etc., the part of the b y indicated by them stomach gets into disorder. (See B.C. No. 3). Sun: Heart When Rahu exerts his influence, he does so all of a sudden. Therefore, if the 5th, lord of the 5th, sign Leo and Sun fall under the evil influence of Rahu, the native suffers from heart attack (See B.C. No. 4). MOON Moon: Eyes-The Moon is a s i g c a t o r of the left eye-so is the 12th house. If Moon becomes lord of the 12th and falls under evil influence, harm comes to left eye. Moon: W e adiction-Moon is especially connected with eating and drinking-~so are the lords of the 2nd and the Ascendant. When all these planets fall under the evil influence or Rahu, who is foul and filthy and a drunkard, the native becomes a liquor-adict or drug-adict (See B.C. No. 5). Moon: Lunacy-The Moon is a significator of mind (Manaskaraka). She also rules over emotions. The 4th house of a birth chart also signifies emotions. Similarly Mercury and 1st and 5th signify brain power and intellect. Therefore, if the 1st, 4th and the 5th, their lords, Moon and Mercury fall under

the malevolent influence of malefics, the native becomes a lunatic. Moon: Epilepsy--In epilepsy the mind is suddenly attacked by a kind of phobia. Phobia is also a kind of emotion. Therefore, Moon is the significator of this affliction. Epilepsy is caused by the evil influence of Rahu on Moon. (See B.C. 6). Moon: Asthma-For this disease both Mercury and Moon have to be taken into account. Mercury is the significator of breathing and the Moon of blood. When Mercury, his sign Gemini and Moon all three are afflicted, particularly by Rahu and Saturn, this disease is born. (See B.C. 7). Moon: Lungs-Lungs are the fourth part of Kala purusila. When the 4th sign viz. Cancer, its lord Moon, the fourth house and its lord are afIlicted, the native suffers from Tuberculosis, and other lung diseases. Moon: Drowning-The Ascendant, its lord, the 8th house and its lord, and the influences falling on them, indicate the manner of death. When they have the evil influence of a watery planet, the native dies by drowning. Moon: Leprosy-Moon and Mars are the main significators of this diesease. Moon is karaka for blood and Mars represents both blood and muscles. Mercury represents skin. The native suffers from this disease if these three planets are under the evil influence of Saturn and Rahu (See B.C. 7). Moon: Renunciation--In renunciation it is inevitable to have a sense of detachment in the mind. While Moon is mind, Saturn is significator of renunciation and detachment. If the 4th house, its lord and Moon are under the influence of Saturn, the native acquires a sense of detachment. And if the 2nd house (family-kutumba and wealth), 4th (domesticity), and the 12th house are afflicted by planets of separativeness, viz., Sun, Saturn and Rahu the detatched person becomes an ascetic (Sanyas$. (See B.C. No. 9). Moon: Wealth-lf in any birth-chart, the Ascendant is strong, that is, the Ascendant be aspected by its lord and benefics and the lord of the Ascendant be also in conjunction with or aspected by benefics, ...and the house in which Moon

Is posited (Chandra Lagna) be aspected by benefics and its lord, the native becomes immensely rich. MARS Mars: Violent nature-Mars by nature is a fiery and violent planet. When he becomes lord of the 6th and 11th in a nativity and also is lord of th sign occupied by Ketu, his violent nature will become more pronounced. If such a Mars exerts his influence on mind, that is, the 4th house, its lord and Moon, the native becomes so violent that he may not hesitate even to commit a murder. Mars: In debilitation-diseases of chest-Mars gets directional strength in the 10th house. Therefore, in 7th to 10th, i.e., 4th house Mars becomes devoid of any directional strength. If Mars be in his sign of debilition, viz, Cancer, and be posited in the 4th house without counjunction with or aspect by benefics, he will do harm to the first and 4th houses and the native will become pronto diseases of the chest, like Tuberculosis. Mars: Murder of the natives-The Ascendant, its lord and the 8th house and its lord indicate the manner of death of the native. If these houses and their lord fall under the evil influence of Mars, especially of that Mars who is lord of the 6th and 11th and of the house occupied by Ketu, the native is likely to be murdered. Mars: A hurt or wound--Mars laves violence. Any part which receives his evil influence gets hurt or wounded. Ketu is similar to Mars in this respect. 'In the birth chart the 6th house signifies hurt (according to Bhaua.th Bhavam Theory). Therefore, when Mars, Ketu and the lords of signs occupied by Mars, of Ketu and the lords of the 6th and 11th, cast their evil influence on any house and its lord, the part of the body represented by that house gets hurt or wounded. Mars: Fire-Mars is a fiery planet like Sun and Ketu. The body is signified by the Ascendant, its lord and Moon (Chandra Lagna) and its lord and lords of the signs occupied by the lord of the Ascendant and Moon sign. Therefore, when Sun. Mars or Ketu and the lords of the signs occupied by them

cast their evil influence on the houses and planets :epresenting body, the native gets burnt by some means. Since the Ascendant like the 8th house indicates the manner of death, getting burnt may lead to death. Mars: Hydrocele--Mars is connected with the head as well as testicles because he is the lord of 8th sign Scorpio. When the 8th house, its lord, the sign Scorpio and Mars fall under the evil influence of malefics like Saturn and Rahu, and watery influence be there (e.g. the 8th house or its lord be in a watery sign), the native suffers from hydrocele. MERCURY Mercury: Short l M e r c u r y is a Kumar (very young). When Mercury and Moon (significator of infancy) are badly afflicted, the native is likely to die in infancy even though an exalted or retrograde Jupiter maybe aspecting the Ascendant. Mercury: Kidneys--The Mooia trikona sign of Mercury is Virgo which represents kidneys. When the sign Virgo, 6th house, its lord and Mercury be afflicted, (particularly when such a situation arises both from the Ascendant and Chandra Lagta), the Kidneys get diseased and may have to be removed. JUPITER Jupiter: Weak brain power-Although Jupiter is a great benefic and becomes a stronger benefic when retrograde, if he, as lord of the Ascendant, falls under five evil influences, his benefic qualities will be superseded and subdued. Such a Jupiter will be considered as a weak lord of the Ascendant and the native will suffer from weak brain power. Such a person will have retarded growth (See B.C. No. 10). Jupiter: Flatulence- Jupiter is connected with stomach. Digestion is very much dependent on him. If Jupiter, alongwith the lord of the 5th, falls under the evil influence of Saturn, the native will suffer from flatulence Was trouble). (See B.C. No. 11). Jupiter: Childlessness-If in any natively, Mars be in the 2nd and Saturn in 3rd (they will be aspecting the 5th), they will have enough power to prevent conception or to cause

abortion. But ff along with such disposition, the lords of the 5th and 9th and Jupiter be also afflicted, the native can never hope to get a child. (See B.C. No. 12). Jupiter: Marriage of a girl-Jupiter promotes the house where he is posited. But if he gets afflicted he inflicts harm to that house with a vengeance even if he be a significator of that house. (See B.C. No. 13). Jupiter: Deaf-Jupiter is significator of hearing. When he is lord of the 3rd or 11th, he fully represents the ears. If Jupiter be afflicted and 3rd or 11th be also under evil influence, the native becomes deaf. Jupiter: Liver trouble-When the 5th, lord of the 5th and Jupiter be afflicted, the native suffers from liver disorders.

VENUS Venus: Yogakaraka but weak-Even if a planet be a yogakarka being lord of a quadrant or trine, if he falls under a strong malevolent influence, he, instead of giving wealth and prosperity, makes the native bankrupt. Venus: Uterine cancer-If Venus be lord of 7th from the Moon and be in the 7th from the Ascendant and be afflicted by a number of maleffcs, the native ff a woman suffers from uterine cancer. The same would be the effect ff the planet is lord of the 7th from the Ascendant and is In the 7th from Moon and is badly afflicted.

SATURN Saturn: Colic pairs--Saturn and Rahu are habitual pain givers. If the three Lagnas viz, the Lagna, Chandra Lagna and Surya Lagna (the Ascendant, Moon sign and Sun sign) and their lords be under the evil influence of Saturn and Rahu, the native suffers from severe colic pains. There is likelihood of pain In other parts of the body also (See B.C. No. 14). Saturn in 8th: Short life-It is generally believed (and it is so staled in a number of classical texts particularly Bhavarth Ratnakar) that Saturn in the 8th gives long We. This happens only if Saturn is in 8th in his own sign, in sign of exaltation

or in a friendly sign. If Saturn be in the 8th in an enemy sign, especially as being lord of a sign occupied by Mars, the native will be short lived. (See. B.C. No. 14). Saturn: Education-The 2nd and 4th houses in a nativity deal with education. If these houses or their lords get afflicted, the native takes no interest in getting educated. (See B.C. No. 15). Saturn: Chronic diseases-When Saturn and Rahu are cause of a disease, it tends to become chronic. RAHU: Leprosy-Rahu is a great malefic and is a foul and filthy planet. When his evil influence falls on the Ascendant, Moon sign, Sun sign and the 4th house, the native suffers from leprosy. Rahu: Indebtedness=-Like Saturn, Rahu also signifies scantiness and scarcity. When his evil influence falls on wealth-giving parts of the birth-chart, the native becomes indebted. (See B.C. No. 16). KETU--Like Mars Ketu is a fiery planet. He emits fire in his aspect. He becomes more fiery if there is influence on him of fiery planets like Mars and Sun. Note-This chapter should be read alongwith chapter II.

Remedial Measures Illustrated through Birth-charts Birth-chart No. 1 The second house is the significator of right eye. Sun is also signhicator of right eye. Moon is Mere. weak, malefic and harmful because of the follov~ ing reasons(a) It is a waning Moon (within Sat. 72 degrees of Sun). Ketu (b) She is in 12th to her own house, the 3rd.

Sun

Lagna Mars Venus Jupiter

Moon

Rahu

(c) Moon is lord of the sign occupied by Rahu. (d) She is hemmed in between two malefics Mars and Rahu. The second house is also hemmed in between Mars and Rahu. The lord of 2nd is in 11th in his sign of debilitation and is also hemmed in between Sun and Saturn. Sun, the significator of right eye though exalted, is in the 12th from the Ascendant and is aspected by a powerful Saturn. Further Saturn is also lord of the sign occupied by Ketu and he carries with him the malefic influence of Ketu also. In these circumstances the significations of the right eye are badly damaged. Now let us take the left eye. 12th house and Moon are significators of left eye. We have already discussed the position of Moon. The 12th house is aspected by Saturn carrying with him the influence of Ketu. The lord of the 12th Mars is hemmed in between Sun and malefic Moon. Mars is associated with Venus, in his own sign, and Jupiter. This

apparently looks good but Jupiter is lord of 8th (where his Moola trikona sign falls). Mars is also aspected by Ketu and is in Kendra to Saturn. Thus the signification of the left eye are also damaged. The result of all these dispositions of the left eye are also damaged. The result of all these dispositions was that the native became blind at the age of three. The association of Mars with two natural benefics in the Ascendant only prevented his being born blind. It is possible that if Mars was strengthened before he became blind, he might have retained some sight. Here the malefic influences are so predominant that other remedial measures would not be of much help. Birth Chart No. 2

Born on 29-11-1943 - Balance of Rahu Dasha. at birth 3 years one month and 4 days.

Jup.

Sa t. V en u s Ket u

This is the birth-chart of a lady who was married at the age of 30. S un Only a few months after marriage, Mercury the husband started quarrelling with Ma r s her and ill treating her although

I,a gna Ra hu M oon

they got a son. The lady is living separately from her husband since then and is with her parents. The husband was repeatedly advised to give up his present attitude and keep his wife with him; but he refused to do so. The main reason for the friction between the couple is the presence of Sun in the 7th in an enemy sign. He has become more malefic to destroy the married life because he is lord of the sign occupied by Rahu. The 7th house is also hemmed in between Mars and Ketu. The lord of 7th is also hemmed in between Rahu and Mars-their aspects (Rahu aspects the 12th from Saturn and Mars aspects the 2nd from him). From the Chandra Lagna the lord of the 7th Mars is aspected by Rahu but Jupiter also aspects Mars. This is the only ray of hope. The remedial measures which should be adopted in this case are(a) The lady should wear a gold ring with yellow sapphire in it to strengthen Jupiter.

(b) Saturn and Sun who are responsible for destroying the conjugal relations should be propitiated by prayers to their deities, by giving in charity things connected with them and by reciting regularly their mantras. Birth Chart No. 3 The native of this chart was born on 27.1.1919 and he died on 1.4.1964-Balance of Jupiter's Dasa at birth- 7 years 7 months.

Ketu

Jupiter

Mars Venus

Sun Saturn The native of this chart was suffering from ulcer in the stomach I.agna which ultimately proved to be the Mercury cause of his death. It will be seen that Sun is placed in the 5th in his enemy's sign. Sun is lord of 8th from the 5th and of the 12th from the Ascendant. Ketu aspects the Sun and the 5th house. As Ketu is aspected by Mars and Saturn his aspect carries the malevolence of Mars and Saturn also. Thus Sun and the 5th house are very badly afflicted. The 5th sign, viz., Leo is no less afflicted. It is occupied by Saturn and aspected by Mars. It is also aspected by Venus but Venus is lord of the sign (house) occupied by Ketu. Therefore, his aspect is also adverse. The lord of the 5th is Saturn who is posited in the 8th to the 5th in an inimical sign, and is aspected by Mars and Venus, both carrying evil influence. It wi11 thus be noted that the 5th house, lord of the 5th, the 5th sign and its lord, are all under malefice influence. All of them represent the stomach. Therefore, a serious disease of the stomach was inevitable and it took the form of an incurable ulcer. The only slight mitigating factor was of Jupiter's benefic influence on both sides of 5th (by aspect to the 4th and 6th). If Jupiter had been strengthened and Saturn propitiated, the suffering and pains might have become lesser; but in the face of so many malefic influences complete cure was not possible.

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Incidentally the chart does not indicate long life for the native. The Ascendant, lord of the Ascendant, Sun and Moon, the lord of 8th house and Ayushkaraka (significator of

longevity) are all afflicted. The Ascendant is aspected by malefics Mars and Ketu. Lord of the Ascendant Mercury is hemmed in between Rahu and Sun. Sun's and Saturn's afflictions we have alredy discussed. Moon is afflicted by Rahu and Ketu. The 8th house is hemmed in between Rahu (by aspect to the 7th) and Ketu who is in the 9th. Lord of the 8th Mars is aspected by Saturn and Conjoined with Venus who holds the evil influence of Ketu. All these evil influences indicate suffering, continued illness and short life. But for Jupiter in Kendra to the Ascendant the native might have died In his infancy. Birth Chart No. 4

This birth-chart is of a native who suffered a heart attack (cardiac arrest). Here, the main mischief maker is Ketu who attacks Moon suddenly. As we have already mentioned, Rahu and Ketu possess Jupiter, also the 5th and 9th aspects. In this birth-chart Ketu aspects the 5th Lagna house Ketu

Mars

Rahu Mercury Venus Sun. Saturn

and its lord Mars who is there in his own sign. Ketu also aspects Sun who is in the 9th in his own sign Leo. Thus, Ketu aspects the 5th house and its lord and 5th sign Leo and its lord Sun. Saturn also aspects the 5th house and its lord. From Chandra Lagna, the 5th house is occupied by Rahu, and the lord of this house, Mercury, is under the evil influences of Rahu, Ketu, Saturn, Mars and Sun.(Rahu is in 12th to Mercury and Ketu aspects 2nd to him). Therefore, the 5th limb of Kato purusha, heart became a victim of not only Rahu and Ketu; but other malefic influences too. The aspect of Jupiter on Mercury, the lord of the 5th from Chandra Lagna, is a very weak mitigating factor because Jupiter is lord of the sign (house) occupied by Ketu and his aspect carries with it the poison of Ketu. He is also debilitated. If the following remedial measures had been taken the heart attack might have been avoided:-

set with ruby and red coral. (2) Propitiation of Ketu by worshiping Lord Ganesh and by offering food to dogs and by reciting mantras connected with Ketu. (3) Propitiation of Saturn by giving in charity things connected with Saturn and by reciting his mantras. These measures can still prove effective for protection from future attacks. Birth Chart No. 5

This is the birth chart of a drunkard (liquor adict) who had been drinking for the last 35 years. This is because lord of the Ascendant Mercury, lord of the 2nd Venus and Moon who are significators of eating and drinking are aspected by Rahu. Rahu has given the watery Moon and Watery Venus the form of

Ketu

Jupiter Moon Mercury Venus Sun Saturn

Rahu Mars

Lagna

liquor. Rahu himself is in a watery sign. Rahu similarly affects the Chandra Lagna and its lord Moon. The lord of the 2nd to Chandra Lagna Sun is afflicted by Saturn. Thus all significators of eating and drinking are under affliction. The only ray of light in the darkness is the aspect of Jupiter on the 2nd from Ascendant. The remedial measures to protect the native from his adiction are (a) Strengthening of Jupiter by wearing by the native a gold ring set with yellow sapphire and eating things like saffron. (b) Propitiation of Rahu by offering prayers to Bhairauji, by reciting mantras connected with Rahu arld by giving in charity things relating to Rahu. Next is the birth-chart of a person who suffers from epilepsy. This disease had been caused by the affliction of Moon who is a significator of mind (Manaskaraka). Moon is lord of the 4th which also signifies mind, and is aspected not only by

Birth Chart No. 6 Mars and Ketu, but also by Saturn who is lord of the sign occupied by Rahu and carries in his aspect the evil influence of Rahu as well as his own. The fourth house from Moon is also afflicted by Saturn by his placement there. The lord of this house Mercury is also afflicted by the aspect of Rahu. The

Moon

pite Mercury r

Sun Venus Saturn Ketu Mars

Rahu

remedial measures necessary to protect the native from this disease are:(a) Strengthening Moon by wearing a silver ring set with a white pearl by the native.

(b) Propitiating RAhu and Ketu by offering prayers to Bhairavji and lord Ganesh and by giving in charity things connected with them. Birth Chart No. 7

This is the birth-chart of a person Venus who is suffering from asthma. The Ascendant is Gemini and therefore Sun its lord Mercury is a significator of Saturn the respiratory organs. Mercury is in the 8th to the Ascendant and is Mercury aspected by Ketu. Ketu contains the evil Jupiter

Ketu

Lagna

Rahu Mars

influence of Mars also, as he is aspected by the latter. Mercuary is also aspected by Mars. Mars has the evil influence of Rahu also, as he is lord of the sign occupied by Rahu. At the same time Mars being the lord of the 6th and 11th causes disease. The 3rd from Chandra Lagna is aspected by Rahu. The lord of 3rd Moon is aspected by Mars (who as

said above has the evil influence of Rahu in him). Thus both Mercury and Moon are under extensive evil influence of Rahu, making the native a victim of troublesome disease like asthma. Apart from proper medical treatment, the remedial measures which would help the native are(a) Strengthening Mercury by the native wearing a silver ring set with emerald.

(b) Propitiation of Rahu by offering prayer to Bhairav , ji, reciting mantras of Rahu, feeding lepers and giving in charity things like mustard, coal etc. connected with Rahu. As the Ascendant is aspected by Jupiter, there is hope for recovery. We would have recommended strengthening Jupiter by the native by wearing a yellow sapphire in a gold ring but this gem cannot be worn along with erperald. The native if not satisfied with the aelopathic, ayurvedic and other treatments, he can take help from gem therapy described in detail in Chapter VI. Birth Chart No. 8

This is the birth-chart of a very learned gentleman who suffered Jupiter from leprosy in his later age. Moon Ketu is posited in the Lagna in the sign of Mars. Therefore, Mars who is lord of the Lagna is not only a significator Saturn of blood by himself but also because he is lord of the sign occupied by

Sun Mere. Venus

Mogon

Mars

Rahu

Moon (who is also a significator of blood). Mars has thus become a full representative of blood. Such Mars is in the 12th to the Lagna of which he is the lord and is aspected by a strong Saturn. Thus the Mars so afflicted pollutes the blood. On the other hand Mercury who is significator of skin is also afflicted by the aspect of Saturn. These factors were the cause of the native suffering from leprosy. The trouble came only in the later stage of life possibly because of the aspect of Jupiter on Moon. if the native had worn yellow sapphire and red coral in gold t-ing from the early stages of life and propitiated Saturn, he might not have been inflicted with this disease.

Leprosy upto a certain stage is curable now and if the medical advisers of the native give him a hope of curing the disease, the above remedial measures will definitely help him. He can also take advantage of gem therapy (See chapter VI).

Birth Chart No. 9 This chart is of Swami Vivekanand. He was a disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhans and became an ascetic In young age. It will be seen that the fourth house signifying mind and Moon, (the S u n significator of mind) are both under Mars the influence of Saturn who gives a V e n u s person a Lagna

Mars

Ketu

Moon Saturn sense of detachment from worldly desires. The lord of the 4th Jupiter is not only hemmed in between Saturn and Rahu, he is also aspected by Mars who is lord of sign occupied by Rahu. Jupiter is also lord of the 4th from Chandra Lagna By coming under the influence of Rahu (through Mars) and Saturn (by aspect) he created a sense of detachment from worldly desires In the mind of Swamyi. Under such circumstances a person becomes a complete ascetic. As Jupiter is lord of 4th from both the ascendant and the Moon sign, he is a full representative of the house, land, residence etc. The influence of Saturn and Rahu, made him leave his house. Similarly the influence of Saturn and Rahu on the 12th house gave Swamyi freedom from worldly comforts and luxuries. The 2nd house which is a significator of family (Kutumba) is aspected by Ketu. This separated him from his family. The placement of Mercury, lord of the sign occupied by Saturn and sun in that house also created similar effect. Venus, lord of the sign occupied by Ketu, fortified the quantum of separativeness. All these elements encouraged Swami Vivekanand to become an ascetic in the real term. The affliction of the lord of Lagan did not give him a long life but he won aclaim wherever he went and by his intellectual and spirtiual pursuits his name has become immortal. The question of remedial measures does not arise in this case. Rahu

Jupiter

Birth Chart No. 10 This is the birth-chart of a retarded child. His brain power is very weak causing retardation in his intellectual growth. The lord of the Ascendant Jupiter is in 8th in an inimical sign and is aspected by Rahu. Jupiter is also aspected by Saturn (a malefic by himself) who is

Lagna Sun

Merc. Venus Saturn

Moon Mars

Rahu Ketu Jupiter (R)

lord of the sign occupied by Rahu, thus acquiring the evil influence of Rahu also. Mercury and Venus also aspect Jupiter. These two planets are natural benefics but Venus is a functional malefic being lord of 3rd and 8th. He has also become malefic by being lord of the sign occupicd by two malefics-Mars and waning Moon (who is within 72 degrees of Sun). Mercury has become malefic because of his association with malefics. Thus Jupiter comes under the influence of four malefics: Saturn, Venus, Mercury and Rahu apart from his being in the 8th as lord of the Ascendant in an inimical sign. Such strong affliction of the lord of the Ascendant became the cause of retardation of intellectual growth in the native. The remedial measures to be adopted in this case are(a) Strengthening of Jupiter by the native wearing a ring of gold with yellow sapphire set in it. (b) Propitiation of Rahu and Saturn in the manner described earlier. Birth Chart No. 11

This is the chart of a person who suffered from flatulence Was Mars trouble) for more than twenty years. It will be seen that the lord Lagna of the 5th Mercury and the Karaka Ketu for the 5th Jupiter are placed Sun together in the 11th house. Jupiter is lord of the 5th from Moon also. Mercury' Jupiter Venus is lord of Venus

Rahu Moon Saturn

5th from Surya Lagna. All these planets who are connected with the stomach are aspected by Saturn (who is powerful on account of being exalted). Saturn has become more evil as he is lord of the sign occupied by Sun and Ketu. Saturn signifies wind. Therefore, his evil influence on the planets connected with stomach caused gas trouble. Saturn causes diseases which become chronic. Therefore, the trouble lasted for a very long time. Remedial measures are(a) Strengthening Jupiter by the native by wearing a ring of gold set with yellow sapphire. We have selected Jupiter because he is K a r a of 5th from the Ascendant and lord of the 5th from Chandra Lagna. (b) Propitiating Saturn in the manner described earlier, Birth Chart No. 12

This is the chart of a person who is childless. His wife did not conceive at all. It will be seen that lord of 5th being in his own sign aspected by Santanakaraka, has been of no avail. The reason for this is that the 5th house and the lord of 5th are aspected by Mars and Saturn who is

Mars

Sun Mercury

Saturn Rahu

Moon Venus

Lagna

Jup. Ketu

associated with Rahu (and carries with him his evil influence). The 9th house and Jupiter are also aspected by Mars, Saturn and Rahu. Jupiter is further afflicted by association with Ketu. The lord of the 9th is in the 6th. All these dispositions have caused childlessness. The evil influences are so strong that no remedial measures can help the native. Unfortunately his wife's birth details are not available, so it was not possible to know whether there was any mitigating factors there for the adopting of some remedial measures. The native of the above horoscope also consulted Bhrigu Samhita according to which he was not likely to get any child neither in this birth nor in the next. Thus Bhrigu Samhita confirms. our conclusions.

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Birth Chart No. 13 The native of this chart is a lady who was married at the age of 36. Apparently with Jupiter in the 7th it was unthinkable that the marriage of the native could be delayed. A close examination of the chart shows following afflictions of 7th house and its lord S a t u r n :

Saturn

Ketu

Jupiter

Moon Lagna

Sun Mars Merc.

Venus

Rahu

(1) 7th house and Jupiter are aspected by Rahu. (2) Jupiter is lord of the sign occupied by Sun, Mercury and Mars all malefics and is, therefore, under their evil influence. (3) Lord of the 7th is in the 8th is aspected by Mars and is hemmed in between Rahu (by aspect on the 7th) and Ketu in the 9th. (4) Exchanges between lord of 7th and 8th. From the Chandra Lagna also lord of the 7th is Saturn and is aspected by Mars. Jupiter (Kaska for husband in a female's horoscope) is in the 8th and is aspected by Rahu and lord of 7th is hemmed in between Rahu and Ketu. The adverse disposition was the cause of delay in the marriage. If the lady had worn a yellow sapphire in a gold ring when she had reached the marriageable age and propitiated Rahu and Saturn, there was possibility of the marriage being expedited. Birth Chart No. 14

This is the chart of a person who frequently suffered from colic Jupiter pains. Here Venus is lord of the Ascendant as well as Chandra Lagna. He is conjoined with Mercury. Mercury is lord of the signs occupied by Rahu and Saturn. Thus Mercury is casting influence of Rahu Mars Ketu

Moon

Rahu Merc. Venus Saturn Sun

and Saturn on the lord of the Ascendant and Chadnra Lagna. The colic pain is felt in the intestines. The 6th house (intestines) is aspected by Rahu (who carries with him the evil influence of Saturn also who aspects Rahu). The lord of the 6th Venus, already stated, is under the malefic influence of Rahu and Saturn. The aspect of Jupiter on Venus, the 5th has not proved helpful as he Is also the lord of sign occupied by Mars and Ketu. Jupiter is also aspected by Mars. Thus he has become doubly aillicted. The colic pain is in the intestines because of the affliction of the 6th house and its lord Venus. The remedial measures which could help in this case are(a) Wearing of diamond in a silver ring to strengthen Venus. lord of the Ascendant and the 6th. (b) Propitiation of Saturn and Rahu. Birth Chart No. 15

This is the chart of a boy who takes no interest in his studies and is, therefore, not progressing at all. Education is mainly dealt with by the 4th house though the 2nd house has also some say in the matter. It will be seen that lord of the 4th Saturn is in 12th associated with

Rahu

Moon

I

Jup.

Mars

Lagna

Sun Mere. Saturn Ketu Venus

malefics Sun, Mercury and Ketu. Ketu also aspects the 4th house. Jupiter, the Karaka for education, though well placed, is aspected by Mars and is hemmed between Ketu (by his aspect on the 4th) and Rahu in the 6th. The 2nd house fares no better. The house and its lord Mars are aspected by Rahu and Saturn. These evil influences have affected the progress in studies of the boy. His indifference to his studies could also be attributed to affliction of Moon (mind) by Mars and Saturn (by aspect). We would recommend the following remedial measures in this case. (a) Wearing of a blue sapphire in a steel ring. As blue sapphire is too costly for a small boy to wear, an amethyst of dark violet colour will serve the purpose in view. This will

strengthen Saturn, lord of the 4th (education), and 5th (intelligence). (b) Propitiation of Rahu, Ketu and Saturn in the manner already described earlier. Birth Chart No. 16

This is the chart of a person who was involved in debts in the earlier stages of his life. This is due to the affliction of the 2nd house (the house of wealth). The lord of the 2nd is in the 6th-the house of indebtedness. Further, both the 2nd house and its lord Venus are aspected by Rahu.

Sat

gna La Mars

Moon Jup.

Ketu

Rahu

Sun Mere . Venus

Saturn, who is lord of the sign occupied by Rahu, also aspects both the 2nd house and its hod. In these circumstances to get indebted was inevitable. The remedial measures to be taken in such a case are: (1) Wearing a diamond in a silver ring to strengthen Venus. (2) Propitiating of Saturn and Rahu in the manner described earlier.

10 Consideration of the Twelve Houses in the context of Remedial Measures Karkatwas of Sun and other planets in the context of remedial measures-Lordship of various houses by Sun and other planets with reference to different Ascendants-Auspicious and inauspicious influences on them-Their results and remedial measures. SUN Sun is Kshatriya. Therefore, the one who receives things connected with the Sun in charity should be Kshatriya. Sun is king, kingdom or Government. Therefore, if the native is harassed by Government officials, prayers can be offered to Sun and Surya Namaskar maybe performed. Sun is light and therefore, is a significator of eyesight. If Sun is afflicted in a nativity causing trouble to eyes, the Sun should be strengthened. This is done by wearing a ruby in a gold mixed with copper ring. Sun is significator of heart. If, in any nativity, there is evil influence of Rahu on Sun or his sign Leo, there is possibility of a heart attack, particularly when the 5th house and the lord of the 5th be also under the influence of Rahu. In such a situation the Sun is to be strengthened and Rahu is to be propitiated. For the propitiation of planets the basic rule is that the planet who is the recepient of evil influence should be strengthened by wearing the gem connected with him and the planet who is the cause of trouble should be propitiated by prayers, recitation of appropriate mantras, fasting, giving things connceted with such planet incharity etc. Suppose in a birth chart Sun is posited in the 2nd house in an inimical

sign and Mars from the 11th is aspecting him. In such circumstances Sun will be the afflicted planet and Mars wi11 be the planet responsible for Sun's affliction. The Sun will be required to be strengthened by the native wearing a ruby in a gold ring and Mars is to be propitiated in the manner described already. Sun is fire. If Sun along with Mars etc., afflicts the Ascendant or

Chandra Lagna, it will be necessary to propitiate the planets causing afflication and to strengthen the lords of the Ascendant and Chandra Lagna. For example, Pisces is the Ascendant and Moon Virgo and Jupiter and Mercury are together in some sign under the evil influence of Mars and Ketu or Sun, Mars and Ketu, the native should be advised to strengthen Jupiter by wearing a yellow sapphire and Sun, Mars and Ketu should be propitiated. The Sun causes separativeness and disharmony. When Sun is posited in an inimical sign in the 7th in any nativity, he causes disharmony in the married life and separates the husband and wife, especially when there is malefic influence of Saturn and Rahu who also possess the quality of separativeness, on the 7th or lord of the 7th. In such circumstances Sun should be propitiated by fasting, reciting of appropriate mantras etc., and the lord of the sign occupied by Sun, should be strengthened. Sun is a significator of father. If, as lord of 9th, he is under the evil influence of Saturn and Rahu, misery is caused to the father of the native. In such a position, Sun will require to be strengthened and Saturn and Rahu will have to be propitiated. Sun is the significator of bones. When, as lord of the Ascendant, he is afflicted in 4th house, the native is likely to suffer from fracture. In such a position the Sun will be required to be strengthened and the planets causing the affliction will have to be propitiated. Sun, if posited in the 5th, causes harm to the conception. In such circumstances Sun will be required to be propitiated and the lord of the 5th will have to be strengthened by the native wearing the appropriate gem.

MOON Moon is the significator for infancy. In the nativities where Moon is very weak or is badly afflicted, the native dies in infancy. In such circumstances, it proves useful if a small Moon made of silver is put round the neck of the infant in a white thread. We have also found from experience that the silver Moon along with a small piece of white pearl and a small red coral in a white or red thread proves very effective. Moon is a significator for wealth. When Moon be weak because of nearness to the Sun (if Moon is within 72 degrees of Sun) and be conjoined with or aspected by malefics, the native will be poor. In such circumstances, the native should wear a white pearl in a silver ring to strengthen the Moon. By doing so the native gets gains of wealth. The lord of the sign occupied by Moon also becomes the significator for wealth. He also needs to be strengthened ffweak. If Moon be in Scorpio and the Mars (Lord of this sign) be in debilitation and aspected by Saturn, the native should be advised to wear a red coral in a silver ring to strengthen both Moon and Mars and to propitiate Saturn. Moon is eye-especially the left eye. When as lord of the 12th (also significator of left eye), Moon is afflicted by Saturn or any other malefics, the left eye suffers. In such a situation the native should be advised to wear a pearl in a silver ring to strengthen the Moon and to propitiate the planets responsible for Moon's aflllcation. When the Moon, as lord of the 4th, is in the 8th under the evil influence of Rahu, there is possibility of native suffering from epilepsy. In such a situation the native should be advised to wear a white pearl in a silver ring and to propitiate Rahu. If the disposition of planets in a nativity indicates lunacy and the cause of lunacy be the affliction of Moon also, the native should be advised to wear a white pearl in a silver ring to strengthen the Moon. Moon is also strengthened by wearing white clothes and eating of white edible things. The ashes (bhasmas) of pearl are also useful in such cases but they should be taken under the supervision of an Ayuruedic physician. Gem therapy (Chapter VI) could also be taken advantage of in such cases.

If, as lord of 4th, Moon falls under the evil influence of malefics or the lord of 4th and Moon be so afflicted, it would be advantageous to strenghen the Moon. Accordingly the use of pearl, silver, milk etc., will prove beneficial. The planets who are the cause of of action should never be strengthened but propitiated in the manner already described. Such remedial measures make the mother of the native free from troubles. When Moon, as lard of the 5th, be weak on account of nearness to Sun and falls under the evil influence of Mars and Ketu, the Moon should be strengthened and Mars and Ketu should be propitiated. The Moon should be strengthened by the native wearing a pearl in a silver ring and prayers may be offered to Mars and Ketu, their mantras be recited and a fast may be observed on Tuesdays. This remedial measure will prevent the death of children in infancy. If Moon being the lord of the 5th falls under the evil influence of Rahu and Saturn and 5th house also under such evil influence, the native wi11 suffer from loss of memory. In such a case Moon will be required to be strengthened by the native wearing a pearl in a silver ring. Saturn and Rahu should be propitiated. When Moon as lord of the Ascendant be in the 6th in the sign Sagittarius. be weak on account of being within 72 degrees of the Sun and be also associated with a malefic, the native will have short life (Aipa Ayu). In such a situation in order to help in prolongation of life, the native should be advised to wear a pearl in a silver ring to strengthen Moon (the lord of Ascendant) and the planet who afflicts Moon should be propitiated by him. If Moon as the lord of the 8th be weak on account of nearness to Sun and be conjoined with or aspected by a malefic, she would require to be strengthened. The Normal principle that the lord of 8th should not be stregthened should not be applied here as Sun and Moon are not considered evil if they are lords of the 8th house, i.e. Asthamesha Dosha does not apply to them. If Moon remains weak the native will be in financial trouble and short lived. The native should be advised to use pearl, silver, white

clothes, milk products and other white things to su engthen the Moon. The planet or planets causing affliction should be propitiated. MARS With Aries as the Ascendant, its Lord Mars is fully representative of the longevity of the native as he is lord of the Ascendant and the 8th house. Such Mars, if falls under the evil influence of Saturn and Rahu, he becomes cause of short life. It is, therefore, necessary to strengthen Mars to prolong the life of the native by advising the native to wear a red coral in gold or copper ring and to propitiate the planet afflicting Mars in the prescribed manner. if Scorpio be the ascendant, Mars will be fully representative of blood. If such Mars be afflicted by conjuction or aspect by Saturn, Rahu etc, the native will suffer from the ill effects of pollution of blood. For purifying the blood, the native should strengthen Mars by wearing coral in a silver ring so that the Moon, another representative of blood, and Mars get their normal strength. Saturn and Rahu should be propitiated. If Mars as lord of Ascendant, or otherwise, be posited in the 6th, 8th or 12th and be under the influence of malefics without a benefic influence, the native suffers from marasmus ( ~r zT+r ). In this situation Mars should be strengthened by the native wearing a red coral in a silver ring. The malefics afflicting Mars should be propitiated. If Mars be connected with the Ascendant, its lord, the 4th, its lord and Moon by conjuction or aspect, the native will become inclined towards violence and can commit even a murder. Such Mars should not be strengthened but propitiated. If Mars as lord of Ascendant be posited in the 4th in his sign of debiliation (Cancer), he can cause diseases of the chest. The native should be advised to wear red coral in a silver ring to strengthen Mars and Moon so that there may be no loss of longevity, health and wealth. If Mars and Ketu by conjuction or aspect afflict the 5th, its lord and Jupiter, the children of the native die in infancy or

the native remains childless. If the lord of the 5th is strong, the children are born but do not survive. In such circumstanes the lord of the 5th should be strengthened by the native wearing the appropriate gem and Mars and Ketu should be propitiated in the manner already described earlier. The 7th house in the man's horoscope represents his wife and in the female's horoscope her husband. The karaka (signilicator) or 7th house in a man's horoscope is Venus and in the female's horoscope the karaka is Jupiter. When the 7th house, its lord and Venus are afflicted in a man's horoscope, the wife of the native is likely to die. If, in a female's horoscope, the 7th house, its lord and Jupiter are afflicted, she loses her husband. As Mars is a known killer, our ancients have, therefore, described as evil, every disposition of Mars in which he is likely to kill the partner of the native. Thus if Mars is in Ascendant 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th (in a man's or female's horoscope), Manglik Yoga is formed, and the native is called Manglik or Mangii. If Mars be in the Ascendant, 4th or 12th, he will be throwing his killer aspect on the 7th. If he is in the 7th his presence will have the same effect. If he is in 2nd or 8th (from 8th he wi11 aspect 2nd), he will be causing harm to the longevity of the partner as 2nd is 8th to 7th. It may, however, be noted that Mars will not, always from such positions, be able to kill the partner, because it is possible that the lord of the 7th and Venus in a man's horocope and lord of the 7th and Jupiter in female horoscope be very well placed and strong neutralising the evil effect of Mars. The following Ascendants are exempt from Manglik Dos ha:(1) Aries and Scorpio Ascendants where Mars is lord of the Ascendant. Lords of Ascendant never harm any house by aspect or conjuction. (2) Cancer and Leo Ascendants, where Mars is a Yogakaraka planet. For these Ascendants Mars is treated as a very auspicious planet. (3) Taurus and Libra Ascendant where Mars himself is the lord of the 7th house. It is also believed that Mars is also not able to do any harm

when he is posited in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th and 12th if he falls under the evil influence of Saturn and Rahu as he is rendered very weak by such affliction. When the 7th house is afflicted by Mars and the lord of the 7th and its karaka (Venus for males and Jupiter for females) also fall under his evil influence, the propitiation of Mars is very necessary by offering prayers to him and his deity, reciting appropriate mantras in the prescribed manner, fasting on Tuesdays and giving in charity things connected with Mars. In such cases Mars should never be strengthened and natives of such nativities should never wear a red coral. On the other hand the lord of the 7th and Karaka should he strengthened. The native should wear a ring of the appropriate gem for this purpose. The ring should be of gold or silver, will depend on the disposition of Sun. If the Sun afflicts the 7th, its lord or its karaka, the gold ring will not be suitable because gold will strengthen the Sun also. The silver ring will be quite appropriate. If, However, the strengthening of Sun does not in any way harm the 7th, its lord and karaka, there will be no harm in wearing a gold ring if that is prescribed for a particular gem. If Mars and Ketu and the lord of the sign occupied by them cast their evil influence on the 8th or the lord of the 8th, the native is likely to the in an accident. In this context, it should also be kept in mind that the lords of the 6th and 11th also cause hurt. Their influence on the 8th, and its lord, causes fatal accidents. When the evil influence of Mars and Ketu falls on the Ascendant, lord of Ascendant, 8th, and lord of the 8th, and there is no benefic influence on them, the death will definitely be caused in an accident. In such a case no remedial measures can prove helpful. If evil influence is by only one or two, the native can be protected by propitiation of Mars. However, red coral should never be worn in such situations. Mars is a significator of younger brothers. When he is lord of the 3rd, he represents younger brother in a more specific form. Therefore, for the Pisces and Leo Ascendants, Mars the lord of 9th represents the wife of the younger brother of the native. If such Mars is strong, gets connected with brother of the native. If such Mars is strong, gets connected with

Jupiter or Sun, the lord of these Ascendants (Pisces and Leo), the native gains financially through his brother-in-laws or by their assistance. The stronger the Mars, the more will be the financial gains. In such cases red coral should be worn to strengthen Mars. If, as lord of the 8th, Mars gets afflicted by Rahu and Saturn by conjuction or aspect and the 8th house be also afflicted, the native is likely to suffer from piles. Normally it is not considered advisable to strengthen the lord of the 8th but in the present case Mars would be the lord of the 8th he will be also lord of the Ascendant as the Ascendant would be Aries. Therefore, Mars can be strengthened by the native wearing a red coral in gold or copper ring. The fasting on Tuesdays wi11 also help. Saturn and Rahu should be propitiated in the manner already described. Mars gives mixed results in the 10th. If Mars, in adequate strength, is posited in 10th, the houses owned by him wi11 become strong and the matter related to them will be promoted. But Mars in the 10th will always aspect the Ascendant which will harm the longevity of the native (except when the Ascendant is in the sign of Mars). Therefore, Mars should not be strengthened (except in case of Aries and Scorpio Ascendants when Mars will be lord of the Ascendant and only his propitiation should be performed. If the Ascendant be Cancer, Sun and Mars be posited in it and Moon be in the 6th and Saturn in 4th, the native is dishonoured and insulted because the Ascendant (Self), its lord, the 10th (honour and respect) and its lord are all afflicted by Saturn by his aspects on all of them. In such a situation Saturn should never be strengthened but he should be propitiated by fasting on Saturdays, prayers, reciting of appropriate mantras in the prescribed manner and by giving in charity things connected with Saturn. The planets which will require strengthening are Mars, lord of the 10th, and Moon lord of the Ascendant. This should be done by the native wearing a ring of gold with red coral and pearl set in it. If the lord of the Ascendant and the lord of 11th or the lord of the 11th and the lord of the 9th are posited together in a nativity and they are aspected by Saturn, Rahu etc., these

wealth giving combinations will be nullified on account of the evil influence of malefics. In such a situation the correct thing to do will be to strengthen the planets froming the combinations by the native wearing the gems connected with such planets, and to propitiate the malefic planets afflicting them. Note : We find it necessary to point out at this stage that red coral for strengthening Mars when necessary, should normally be worn in a ring of gold mixed with copper, or of only gold or copper. It should be worn in a silver ring only in the following circumstances : (a) If in any nativity Sun afflicts Mars, the gold or copper ring with red coral will also strengthen the Sun. Therefore, red coral should be worn in a silver ring. (b) In a nativity where it is necessary to strengthen both Moon and Mars silver will strengthen Moon and red coral will strengthen Mars.

MERCURY Mercury is a significator of brain and its power. If Mercury is lord of the Ascendant, he becomes a full represntative of the brain. Therefore, his affliction causes many kinds of brain troubles. If Mercury, as lord of the Ascendant, falls under the evil influence of Mars and Ketu, there is possibility of serious head injuries. In such a situation, Mercury should be strengthened from childhood of the native and Mars and Ketu should be propitiated. If Mercury in the Ascendant in his own sign falls under the evil influence of Saturn and Rahu, the native suffers from headache etc., form his very childhood. If at the same time Moon and lord of the 4th be weak, the native may suffer from lunacy or retardation. In such a situation Mercury should be strengthened by the native wearing a silver ring set with emerald and Saturn and Rahu should be propitiated. If as lord of the 4th, Mercury falls under the evil influence of Saturn and Rahu and the 4th house is also under similar influence, the native becomes very backward in education. In such a case the native should wear an emerald to propitiate Saturn and Rahu.

If Mercury as lord of the 2nd and the 2nd house fall under the separative influence of Sun, Saturn or Rahu, the native gets into the habit of running away from his family house. In such a situation, the native should wear an emerald and the malefic causing the trouble should be propitiated. If Mercury, as lord of the 2nd, is with Venus; and Mars and Ketu afflict them and the 2nd house, the native's wife is likely to die. In such a case if the lord of the 7th is strong, the native may be able to avert the tragedy ff he wears together or separately emerald and diamond in a silver ring. Similarly if in a female's birth chart Mercury as lord of 2nd be with Jupiter; and Mars and Ketu affict them and the 2nd house, the native may become a widow. However, it may be possible to avert the tragedy by the native wearing a yellow sapphire in a gold ring. In both the cases mentioned above Mars and Ketu will have to be propitiated in the prescribed manner. If the 4th house be in the sign Virgo, its lord Mercury, lord of 9th Saturn and, Sun be under the evil influence of Mars and Ketu or Mars and Rahu (by aspect or conjunction), the native's father may have permature death. The reason is that 4th house being 8th to 9th is the house of longevity for father and the lord of 9th and Sun will represent father. In such a situation the native should be advised to wear together or separately both blue sapphire and emerald in a silver ring and to propitiate the concened malefic planets in the prescribed manner. If Mercury as lord of the 5th be in the 9th and Rahu be in the 5th or the Ascendant, in the major period of Rahu and sub period of Mercury or in the major period and sub-period of Rahu, the native may suffer from fits of unconsciousness because Mercury as lord of the 5th will be a significator of consciousness. In such a case Mercury should be strengthened by the native wearing an emerald in a silver ring. Rahu should be propitiated in the prescribed manner. If the Ascendant be Taurus or Aquarius, and the lord of the 5th Mercury and lord of the 9th (Saturn or Venus) be afflicted, the only expectation of getting a son will be from Jupiter (who will be lord of 11th for both the Ascendants). If Jupiter be retrograde and aspects the 5th and 9th (this will be from his

position in the Ascendant), the native will be blessed with more than one son. But if Jupiter be weak or afflicted in any way, it will not be possible for the native to get a son. In other words if the lord of 5th or 9th be strong as a male planet or only Jupiter in the same role be retrograde, the naitve will definitely get a son. The remedial measures will depend on the situation as it may be. If the lord of 5th, be a male planet, he should be strengthened by the native wearing the gem connected with him. If the lord of 9th is a male planet, the gem connected with him should be worn. If Jupiter be in the role of male planet, his gem yellow sapphire should be worn. Jupiter is a natural male planet but in certain Ascendants or in certain situations he acts as a female planet in a birth chart. If he acts as a female planet, he will give only a daughei and no son. For example, Jupiter acts as a female planet for Virgo ascendant because of his lordship of houses the signifcators of which are feamles (4th mother, 7th wife) and Venus be in the 4th or 7th, Jupiter completely acts as a female planet. Suppose, Venus be in Sagittarius in the 4th, Moon be in Pisces in the 7th and Jupiter be in the 11th in Cancer aspecting the 5th, Jupiter then, though exalted, will be in the sign of a female planet and will, therefore, give only daugthers and no sons. If Mercury be in his own sign in 6th but be under the evil influence of Sun, Saturn and Rahu or the lords of signs occupied by them, the native. is likely to suffer from diseases of intestines or Hernia. If the malefics be very strong, he can even suffer from cancer of the intestines. In such a situation the native should be advised to wear an emerald to strengthen Mercury and to propitiate Sun, Saturn and Rahu in the prescribed manner. If Taurus be the Ascendant and Venus be in 4th in Leo hemmed in between Sun and Saturn etc., and Mercury be al ,o afflicted, the native is very likely to suffer from intestinal cancer. In such circumstances the native shoud be advised to wear both emerald and diamond in silver rings and to propitiate all the malefic planets responsible for the affliction of Venus and Mercury. If the lord of the 7th and Venus in any birth chart, be under the evil influence of Saturn, Rahu or Mercury (all sexless planets) or the lords of signs occupied by them and there be

no other influence on him, the native becomes a eunuch (sexless). There is no remedy for it. For natives of Scorpio Ascendant if lord of the 8th, Mercury, be afflicted, the native wll1 not have a long life. In such a situation instead of strengthening Mercury (as lords of 6th, 8th and 12th cause miseries if they are strong) we should advise the native to wear red coral in silver ring to strengthen Mars the lord of the Ascedant and also to propitiate Mercury and the malefics afflicting him. If Mercury as lord of the 9th and the 9th house be afflicted, the life of the relative of the native concerned with the 9th house is shortened. If alongwith Mercury and 9th house, Sun be also afflicted, the father of the native will be the sufferer. In such a situation the native should be advised to wear emerald in a gold ring and to propitiate the planets afflicting Mercury, the 9th house and Sun. If Mercury, as lord of 9th be in the Ascendant, the native becomes religiously inclined. This attitude will become more pronounced if the lord of the Ascendant also be there (Libra and Capricorn Ascendantsr-lords Venus and Saturn). If the natives of such birth charts want to gain more spiritual power, they should wear emerald in a silver ring. If Gemini or Vigro be the Ascendants and, Jupiter be in 10th and Mercury in the 2nd, the native will be religiously inclined, charitable and a social worker. If the native of such a chart is desirous of expanding his activities and earning name, fame and honours, he should wear an emerald in a silver ring. By doing so he will become very wealthy also. If Mercury, as lord of the 11th, be under evil influence of Mars, the mother of the native is likely to get premature death, even if Moon and lord of the 4th be strong. In such a situation for the safety of his mother the native should wear emerald in a silver ring and propitiate Mars. If Mercury, as lord of 11th, be with Venus and falls under the evil influence of malefics like Mars etc., the native's daughter-in-law will have short life. This situation can be remedied by the native wearing emerald and diamond in

silver rings and by propitiating the concerned malefics. Similarly if Mercury as lord of 11th be conjoined with Jupiter and be afflicted by Mars and Ketu the native's son-in-law is likely to have short life. For this yellow sapphire should be worn in a gold ring by the native. It would also be advisable in these circumstances, to have birth charts of the daughter-inlaw and son-in-law examined and they may be advised to take appropriate remedial measures. If Mercury, as lord of 12th (Cancer and Libra Ascendants), be with Jupiter or lord of the 5th and they be under the malefic influence of Mars etc., the son of the native will have short life. In such circumstances the native should wear the gem of the lord of the 5th and the planets responsible for affliction should be propitiated. In this case also the son . should be advised to take suitable remedial measures, if necessary, on the basis of his horoscope. JUPITER If the Ascendant be Pisces and lord of the Ascendant Jupiter be in 8th and be under the malefic influence of two or three planets, the native will be an idiot. Jupiter is a planet signifying knowledge, learning, intelligence etc. If such Jupiter be in the 8th in an inimical sign and be also afflicted, it is quite natural for the native to be an idiot. As a matter of fact no remedial measure can help in such a case but there is no harm to make an effort, viz, to make the native wear a yellow sapphire in a gold ring and propitiation may be done of the planets responsible for Jupiter's affliction. If the native cannot do it himself, his parents or other near relatives can do it for him. It is a gift of God IfJupiter as the lord of the 2nd be strong because in such a situation he will also be lord of the 5th (Scorpio Ascendant) or the 11th (Aquarius Ascendant)- two wealth giving houses-Such Jupiter should always be strengthened by the native wearing a yellow sapphire in a gold ring. If a strong Jupiter as lord of 2nd be so situated in a birth chart that his aspect falls on the Ascendant, 5th or l 1th, the native gets substantial financial gains. If Jupiter as lord of the 2nd, be weak and be conjoined with Mercury, and be afflicted by Saturn, Rahu etc., the native gets

very little education and is not eloquent in speech. He also has little wealth. In such circumstances, Jupiter should be strengthened by the native wearing a yellow sapphire. If Jupiter as lord of 2nd and 5th be afflicted by strong malefics, the native's son will suffer from loss of wealth. If Jupiter as lord of the 11th be under heavy malefic influence, loss of wealth be through the elder brother. In these circumstances Jupiter wi11 require to be strengthened. If as lord of the 4th Jupiter be weak and afflicted, life of the native will be full of miseries. The remedy is to strengthen Jupiter and propitiate the malefic planets afflicting him. If Jupiter as lord of the 5th be weak and afflicted and the lord of 9th be similarly disposed, the native will not get a son. No remedy can help in this case. If as lord of the 5th Jupiter be very strong and aspects the Ascendant and its lord or be conjoined with them, the native gets farsightedness and good intutive power. In the horoscopes of astrologers ifJupiter be the lord of the 5th (Leo and Scorpio Ascendants), they should wear yellow sapphire to strengthen their Jupiter. Then their predictions will prove correct. If as lord of the 6th Jupiter is connected with the 2nd house, there will be no accumulation of wealth and the financial position of the native will be shaky. In such a situation, the lord of the 2nd should be strengthened by the native wearing the appropriate gem and he should propitiate Jupiter. If in a female's horoscope the Ascendant be Gemini or Virgo (then the 7th house will be owned by Jupiter) and ff such Jupiter be weak and afflicted, the native will suffer from a miserable married life. The natives of such horoscope should always wear yellow sapphire in a gold ring. If Jupiter in his sign of exaltation (Taurus Ascendant) be in the third and be afflicted, the native's longevity will be adversely affected as 3rd house is 8th to 8th. In such a case it will not be advisable for the native to strengthen Jupiter. Instead he should strengthen Venus the lord of the Ascendant by wearing a diamond in a silver ring. In our view the strength of the lord of the Ascendant is more important for longevity than the strength of the 8th or 3rd.

If Jupiter as lord of 9th be weak and afflicted the consequences will be(a) The native will suffer losses through government officials and government. (b) The husband of the younger sister will have short life. (c) If Jupiter and the Sun be together, and be afflicted, the longevity of the father is adversely affected. In such a situation, yellow sapphire should be worn by the native in a gold ring to strengthen Jupiter. If Jupiter, as lord of the 10th, be weak and afflicted, the native will have setbacks in his profession, loss of wealth and disgrace and dishonour. The 10th being 2nd to 9th the native's father will have financial losses. To strengthen such Jupiter, the native should wear a yellow sapphire in a gold ring and propitiate the malefics afflicting Jupiter. If Jupiter, as lord of 11th, be weak and afflicted, the native will incur financial losses and his relations with his elder brother will be adversely affected. Here again, Jupiter will require to be strengthened by the native wearing a yellow sapphire and the malefics afflicting Jupiter will have to be propitiated. If, as lord of the 12th, Jupiter is weak and afflicted by Saturn and Rahu, the native is likely to suffer from insomnia. Here we should not strengthen Jupiter because a strong lord of the 12th is likely to cause other complications for the native. Therefore, only propitiation should be done for Jupiter as well as for Saturn and Rahu. Venus In a man's horoscope Venus is significator for his wife. If Venus be afflicted alongwith the 7th and its lord, the native is likely to remain unmarried. If there is benefic influence on them alongwith evil influence of Sun, Saturn or Rahu, he may get married but the marriage is likely to end in separation or divorce. For the Libra Ascendant, Venus is lord of the Ascendant and the 8th. He, therefore, fully represents the longevity of

the native. If Venus be afflicted by malefics and there be no benefic influence, the longevity of the native will be adversely affected. In such a situation Venus should be strengthened by the native wearing a diamond in a silver ring. The malefics afflicting Venus should be propitiated. If Venus for an Aries ascendant native be afflicted the native incurs financial losses and his wife always remains sickly for which the native has to incur lot of expenditure. To escape from such difficulties the native should wear a diamond to strengthen Venus and propitiate the malefics afflicting Venus. It should, however, be noted that when Aries is the Ascendant, Venus is lord of two maraka houses 2nd and 7th. Therefore, if the native's horoscope does not indicate long life or he is in his old age or is seriously he should not wear a diamond. For the natives of Leo Ascendants Venus is lord of the 3rd and 10th. If Venus is afflicted the native will suffer on account of his brothers and will also have setbacks in his professional career. In such a situation it may prove useful for the native to wear a diamond and to propitiate the malefics afflicting Venus. For the natives of Aquarius Ascendant, Venus is a Yogakaraka planet being lord of the 4th and 9th. If Venus be weak and afflicted the native wi11 suffer immensely. His domestic life will be disturbed, his mother may become sickly and he may suffer losses if he is engaged in transportation business and he will have misfortune in all his ventures. His father is also likely to suffer. It will, therefore, be very necessary for the natives of this Ascendant to wear a diamond in a silver or white gold ring to strengthen Venus. The malefics afflicting Venus should be propitiated. If Gemini be the Ascendant and Venus in the 5th or 12th be afflicted the native will incur financial losses on account of his beloved (mistress). In such cases the native should wear a diamond to strengthen Venus and cut off his connection with the mistress. If Taurus be the Ascendant, and Venus be afflicted, the native is likely to suffer from many kinds of diseases as Venus

is the lord of two houses of health (the Ascendant and the 6th). In such a situation, the native should wear a diamond to strengthen Venus and he should propitiate the malefics afflicting Venus. For the natives of the Cancer Ascendant, if Venus as lord of 11th is strong the native gets financial gains. If Venus is weak and afflicted, the gains turn into losses. It is, therefore, necessary to keep the Venus strong by the native wearing a diamond. SATURN For the Aquarius Ascendant Saturn is fully representative of the legs. If Saturn is afflicted by Mars, Rahu etc., the native suffers from various kind of diseases in the legs. Being lord of the Ascendant, the afflicted Saturn will also adversely affect the longevity of the native and he will face obstacles in all his ventures. The native should, therefore, wear a blue sapphire in a steel or iron ring to strengthen Saturn. He should also propitiate the planets afflicting Saturn. If Saturn be lord of the 2nd (Sagittarius & Capricon Ascendants) and be posited in 6th, the native will incur losses through enemies and may also have defects in speech. For the Capricorn Ascendant, Saturn will be lord of the Ascendant also and his affliction will adversely affect the longevity of the native. He should, therefore, wear a blue sapphire in a steel ring to strengthen Saturn. For the natives of Sagittarius Ascendant, Saturn will be lord of a marakasthana and they should avoid wearing a blue sapphire as far as possible. They should concentrate on propitiation of Saturn as well as the planets afflicting him. If Saturn, as lord of 4th, be afflicted by Rahu, the native will lose his landed property. It will, therefore, be in the interest of the native to wear a blue sapphire to strengthen Saturn. If the Ascendant be Libra and Saturn and Jupiter be aspected by Mars and Rahu, the native suffers immensely on account of his son. The native should strengthen Saturn by wearing blue sapphire. Jupiter could also be strengthened

by wearing a yellow sapphire also. but we have always been against wearing yellow sapphire alongwith blue sapphire. Therefore, Jupiter may also be propitiated alongwith the Mars and Rahu. Saturn in the 6th in a friendly sign is not bad for health but if he be in the 6th in an inimical sign, he is likely to cause chronic health problems. The remedy is to propitiate such Saturn and not to strengthen the lord of the 6th. Instead the lord of the Ascendant should be strengthened by the native wearing the appropriate gem. If Saturn as lord of the 7th is weak and afflicted, he adversely affects the longevity of wife or husband. But the remedy is not to strengthen Saturn by the native wearing blue sapphire as 7th is maraka sthana but to propitiate Saturn as well as the planets afflicting him. If Saturn as lord of 8th is weak and afflicted, the longevity of the native is likely to be adversely affected. The remedy is not to strengthen Saturn but to strengthen the lord of the Ascendant by the native wearing the appropriate gem. Saturn and the planets affecting him should be propitiate Saturn as a strong lord of 9th is beneficial to the native in all respects. If such Saturn is weak and afflicted, he should be strengthened by the native wearing a blue sapphire. The same applies when Saturn is lord of the 10th and 11th. When lord of the 12th, he will be either lord of 11th and 12th or Saturn is 12th and Ascendant. There is, therefore, no harm in strengthening such Saturn when necessary.

RAHU AND KETU Rahu and Ketu are shadowy planets. Generally they are treated as malefics but they become very beneficial when they are conjoined with Yogakaraka planets. Only when they become beneficial their gemstones should be used to strengthen them. Otherwise they should always be propitiated. Further the gems of Rahu and Ketu (gomedh and cat's eye) should be worn, when necessary, only in their major periods.

11 Remedial measures for diseases Remedial Measures for diseases caused by sinful deeds as laid in Frames Marga. (1) T.B.: Killing of a Brahmin for the fault of somebody else, enemity to elders and teachers, sexual intercourse at the time of eclipses etc., lead to T.B. The remedy is japes. and reciting of 'Shiva. Sahasranama' and Rudra Sukta'. Havan with mantras relating to Agni and Moon are beneficial. (2) Weakness-In Smritis the cause of physical weakness has been stated as the 'theft of food'. As a remedy gold statue in the shape of 'Shanku' should be given in charity. (3) Leprosy-Murder of a Brahmin, intercourse with the wife of the preceptor, despicable acts, poisoning by deceit of a person who places his trust in us, are the causes of this disease. The remedy is japes of Rudra Sukta, giving in charity of the idol of Sun and ox and performance of Kushmanda' havan according to proper procedure. In the case of 'Swet Kushta' (a form of Leprosy) also, the same expiatory measures should be adopted. The cause leading to this disease is theft of bronze, cotton, It and clothes. (4) Visarpa- T h e cause of this disease is the killing of a serpent, or having some one killed by a serpent. The remedy according to Smritis isgiving away in charity an idol of naga (serpent). (5) Pandu (Jaundice)-To carry away wealth of a deity (in temple) or of a Brahmin and the consumption of unhygienic food, are the causes of this disease. The remedies are to perform 'Kushmanda' havan and to give gold in charity. (6) Dysentry-Destroying public wells, tanks etc., is the physical cause of this disease. The remedies are japes of Rudra and Varuna Suktas of the Vedas, giving in charity a black

coloured cow accompanied by an idol of Lord Krishna (7) Diseases of the mouth T o cut lips of another person, break his teeth or cut his tongue, to disobey the preceptor, to speak harshly, to speak lies, and to give false evidence are the causes for the diseases of the mouth. The remedies are 'Kushmanda' hauan, japes of GayahY mantra and giving away in charity herbs, gold and grains. (8) Piles-Theft of the wealth of Brahmins, learned men and the blind, intercourse with the wife at the time of eclipse etc., and lolling of animals lead to the disease of piles. The remedy is to give gold and cow in charity. (9) Eye diseases-Ungratefulness, casting lusty glances on other women and causing harm to the eyes of others, have been stated as the causes of eye troubles. Remedies are-giving in charity of Moonga, rice, milk, ghee and the performance of `Ambaka Rakshakanu' havan. The cause of night blindness ( ) is causing harm to the eyes of cows. Remedy is-giving in charity of the idol of Lord Krishna (10) Ear trouble-Back-biting, harming the ears of others, causing much obstructions in the actions of others, are stated to be the causes for ear trouble. Remedies are-giving in charity of gold, grains, land and blankets and the recitation of vedic mantras in praise of the Sun. (11) Tongue trouble-Disrespectful speech before the preceptors, causing sorrow to others through lies, and to cut off the tongue of others are stated to be the causes for tongue trouble. The remedies are giving away in charity herbs and food articles, performance of 'Kushmanda' havan, japes of mantras of Rahu and japa of Sukta called 'Dhanesnnadana'. (12) Prabhanjana-Back-biting about others, enmity with parents and preceptor and theft of food are stated to be the causes of this kind of trouble. Remedies-Giving away in charity deer made of copper, clothes and food, and japa of Ashtapada' Sukta or recitation of verses in the praise of Vayu. (13) Colic-Cohabitation with an unmarried girl, animal, widow or maid servant, unhygienic diet, causing death

through poison or a piercing instrument, are stated to be the causes of this ailment. Remedies-Giving away in charity til (sesamum seeds) and blankets or T rishul made of some metal. (14) Gulma-Great enemity with the preceptor or placing him in confinement, envy and theft of food are stated to be the causes for this ailment. Remedies-Havan by mantras of `Indragni' sukta, japes of Indra and Mantra suktas, japa of Gayatri and giving away in charity an idol of Ganapati (15) Diabetes and Seminal Zroubles-Cohabitation with an ascetic woman, animal, unmarried girl, wife of the preceptor, a widow, enemity with preceptor, steeling things belonging to Brahmins and hurting the feelings of others, are causes for sexual weakness. if there is intercourse with mother, mother-in-law or brother's wife, diabetes results. Remedies are 'Sarver Roger Nashak' havan, giving away in charity gold, water, cow, cooked food and japes of mantras relating to 'Varun'. (16) Stomach troubles-Intercourse with the wife of the preceptor and causing abortion leads to stomach troubles. Remedies-Japa of 'Varun' and of 'Rudra' suktas of Vedas and giving away in charity water and an idol of crocodile. (17) Bladder Stone-This disease is caused by intercourse with an unmarried girl, animal or widow etc. Causing harm to Brahmins and defaming them is the cause for urinary troubles. Remedies-Giving away in chanty tit, and lotus flower, havan and japa of verses from the Vedas. (18) Fistula-Disobeying elders, intercourse with the wife of the preceptor are causes for this disease. Remedies-Giving away in charity of jewels and silver or elephant made of gold or gold itself and japes of Gayatri mantra, vedic mantra of the Sun and 'Rudra Sukta' from Vedas. (19) Diseases of the Neck-Theft of public property is the cause of this disease. The remedies are-propitiation of planets and charity of jewels.

(20) Diseases of Head-Enemity with the Brahmins is the cause of this diease. Remedy-Repentence and giving sacred thread in ( gO)4cIln ) charity.

(21) Blood Pollution-This disease is caused by cutting down reverred trees like peepal and killing of cows. Remedy-Charity of a cow embellished with jewels. (22) Epilepsy- T h i s disease is caused by killing the preceptor or one's employer. Remedy-Japa of the mantras of 'Sarver Rosa Nashak' treatise, charity and performance of havarL (23) Lunacy and fever-Dullness of intellect. Murder of the preceptor and elders, engrossment in enjoyment of luxuries, desire for other men's wives, going back on one's words are the causes of this disease. Remedy-Repentence and giving away in charity an idol of an elephant. Causes for fever are killing of serpents, enmity and intercourse with the preceptor's wife. Remedy-Havan with mantras relating to Goddess Durga. (24) Intermittent Fever-The cause for intermittent fever is to strike terror in others through dogs. Remedy-worshipping Lord Vishnu, abhisheka of Lord Shiva and the recitation of `Navarra' mantra of Goddess Durga. (25) Burning Sensations-This disease is caused by sinful deeds like intercourse with the preceptor's wife. Remedy-Repentence and charity of water. (26) Wounds-Theft of vegetables, betraying trust of others, company of low class women and cutting of trees. Remedy-Charity of jewels. The cause of wounds in the hands is bringing about death of baby in womb and the cause for wounds in feet is intercourse with the wife of the preceptor. Remedy-Giving away in charity jewels to Brahmins to the extent one can afford. (27) Childlessness-Killing of children, eating of eggs, enmity with the successors of other men's property, causing forceful separation of children from their mothers, killing of the young deer, neglect of Shraddha Karma. Remedy-Giving away in charity cow's idol made of gold. (28) Vomiting and Dyspepsia-Betrayal of the learned is

the cause of this disease. Remedy-Giving in charity whatever is possible. (29) Dumbness-The cause for this infirmity and other diseases of voice, is breaking of promises. Remedy-Giving away in charity silver idol of Goddess Saraswati. (30) Blindness- T o take food without taking bath and without washing the utensils and theft of food. are causes of blindness. Remedy-Giving away in charity an idol of 'Garuda'. (31) Enlargement of Intestines-To destroy the yajna started by somebody is the cause of this disease. Remedy-Giving away in charity a gold idol of Lord Vishnu. For pains in stomach one should give in charity articles of iron. Remedy for leprosy is giving away silver in charity. For pains all over body, one should give away milk in charity. In case of trouble in the eyes, one should give gold in charity. The Rudra Sukta'removes all diseases. One should perform japes of its mantra to the greatest extent possible. In case of kings and other wealthy persons, setting up of hospitals for the benefit of patients is a very effective remedial measure for all kinds of diseases. Of all the charities, the charity that leads to the restoration of health of people is the best. People desirous of happiness should, therefore, engage themselves in such charities.

1 2 The P a n a c e a for a l l i l l s Gifts of Nature Possessing Remedial Merits-Use of herbs and plants for propitiating evil causing planets. Rudraksha has been, from time immemorial in our country, a symbol of purity of mind and thought and has been given thestatus of Mani i.e., Ratna like ruby. pearl etc. It has always been considered a panacea for all ills as will be seen from the following sloka 4 1 1 , yc 1 4 1

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Actually Rudraksha is the dried fruit of the Rudraksha tree. Such trees are generally found in Java, Sumatra, Himalayan region, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and Assam. Small beads come from Java and those bigger in size from other places mentioned above. Some say that red coloured and mixed coloured Rudraksha are also in existence but they are rarely seen. It is believed that white Rudraksha belongs to Brahmin class, Red to Kshatriyaclass, mixed coloured to Vaishyaclass and the black to Shudraclass. Actually we have not seen any Rudraksha of these colours. at are generally avilable and worn are very dark brown in colour. Rudraksha is believed to improve general health, remove misfortunes, give purity, peace and stability of mind and prosperity. The Shiva P a n has laid down the procedure for wearing of Rudraksha of one of fourteen facets. The deep lines on Rudraksha are the facets. The Rudraksha with one facet (

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Shiva. It is very costly and rare. The Rudraksha with two facets (}) is called yugalaroopa (wit t i).

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The Rudraksha with three facets represents the influence ( v ) of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesha. By wearing this the sins of three previous births are washed away. It neutralises the evil effects of all planetary afflictions and gives the wearer good health and prosperity. Those who face obstacles at every step of their life and are victims of misfortune will greatly benefit from the Rudraksha with three facets. The Rudraksha with four facets (11 1 ) is believed to represent the influences of Brahma. Those who are childless will be blessed with children by wearing this Rudraksha. It also vanishes misfortunes and brings prosperity to the wearer. The Rudraksha with five facets (mod) is very easily avilable and very cheap. It is generally called Kalagni Rudra (~nreii{ ~ w ) . It brings good luck and prosperity. It protects the wearer from accidents. It washes away all sins and sorrows. Shastras prescribe only three beads of this Rudraksha to be worn. The Rudraksha with six facets (vi: ) is believed to bear the influence of Lord Ganesha Experience has shown that students who are backward in their studies and are dull minded, gain intelligence and inspiration to take interest in their studies and then come out successful in their examination by wearing a mixture of Rudrakshabeads of five facets and six facts. This Rudraksha also brings to the wearer all comforts of life and happiness. The Rudraksha with seven facets (tiir 1) is said to represent Anang (cupid). Its use is not in vogue. The Rudraksha with eight facets () represents goddess Bhagwati with her eight arms. The wearer of this Rudraksha never remains in want, that is, he possesses every thing he requires. His past sins are washed out and he gets name, fame and prosperity.

The Rudraksha with nine facets (11 )) is ruled by Bhairav. The wearing of this Rudraksha neutralises the evil effects caused by Saturn and Rahu. The Rudraksha with ten facets (a~ l) is ruled by Lord Vishnu. Some say this Rudraksha is ruled by the lords of the ten directions (R+ylo) The wearer of this Rudraksha is protected from all kinds of miseries, agonies, distresses and disasters. He achieves success in all his ventures. This Rudraksha also brings success in true love affairs (not lusty affairs). This Rudraksha also neutralises the evil effects of all planetary afflictions. It protects the wearer from the malevolent influence of evil spirits. The Rudraksha with twelve facets (o i is l) is ruled by lord Vishnu and the Sun. It is very powerful and protects the wearer from all kinds of diseases and removes all obstacles from his life. As this Rudraksha is ruled by Lord Vishnu, the wearer becomes a favourite of goddess Lakshmi thereby becoming very rich and prosperous. The Rudraksha with thirteen facets ( i is Kamdev (Cupid). It is not is vogue.

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The Rudrakshawith fourteen ( 1 4 ) is ruled jointly by Lord Shim and goddess Bhagwati. Therefore, it is called 'court Shankar Rudraksha'. This Rudraksha provides the wearer with all kinds of worldly comforts and later gives salvation to his soul. By wearing this Rudraksha the wearer, achieves name, fame, honours and all kinds of prosperity. The Rosary of Rudraksha beads-The Rosary of Rudraksha beads considered the best forjapa of mantras etc. The good effects of mantras are expedited by using this rosary. Wearing a Rudraksha males protects the native from heart diseases, high and low blood pressure and other diseases like depression, nervous break down etc. He is also protected from accidents. He becomes more lucky and prosperous. His moral character improves and his mind and thoughts become pure. That is why all Hindu saints and sadhus wear Rudraksha mates. ( i I M O i s

Other durine gifts of remedial merits

(1) Shriphala O - T h e presence of SF-iphal at the site of worship in any home is considered very important. It is the fruit of tree which grows at sea shores. Although its shape is like coconut, it is much smaller in size. It should be kept in sindoor ((1t). Shriphal is believed to make the devotee rich, healthy and w e . (2) One eyed coconut ( ~ m i f l ' i R gi ) . - T h e coconut trees generally grow on sea-shores. After removing the hard cover or skin of the coconut, the fruit that comes out has generally three circular dots on one end. These dots are called eyes of the coconut. Amongst thousands of such fruits, there may be one with only one dot or eye. This coconut which is called one eyed ( t # 1 ) is believed to have divine powers. It is a rare thing and one, who is able to procure it, is really a lucky man.' It should be kept at the place of worship in the house and should be worshipped by offering flowers, burning incense etc. By so doing the devotee becomes very prosperous and earns high reputation and honours. He becomes a great favourite of goddess Lakshmi Right faced Conch. ( 4 ( i ui i gcfl ) T h i s conch is like a brother of goddess Lakshmi who is also believed to have come out of sea at the time of Samudra Manthan (at 9-'). This conch is great favourite of Lord Vishnu and goddess Lakshmi. Generally the conches are left faced. Right faced conch is a rare commodity. It is believed that goddess Lakshmi comes to reside in the house where this conch is kept. If one is able to procure such a conch, he should on an auspicious day first bathe it with Panchamrit (), milk and Ganges water, then set it on a silver seat. By worshipping the conch daily, the devotee wifi never be short of finances. Even those who are victims of povery wifi become rich and prosperous ff they are able to procure this conch and worship it In the manner mentioned above. Hatha-jori ( I 4 I QC - T h i s is a very rare herb. If any one is able to procure it, he should at first keep it immersed in til oil. Later on a Shukla Paksha Sunday he should take it out from the oil and while reciting Gayatri mantra put it in Sindoor along with Camphor, Lamg ( M ~ ~ t ) ; Ilaichi (Iolq l) and Tulsi

leaves and then he should keep all these things in a small silver case. This case should always be kept at the place of worship in the house. This herb is said to have miraculous divine powers and protects the person, in whose house it is kept, in matters of litigation, from enemies, accidents and poverty. He becomes prosperous and achieves success in all his ventures. Jackal horns (4 ks f ) -Normally a jackal does not have horns but rarely horns grow on the head of some jackals. This, however, becomes so painful for him that he somehow gets them out. Thus such horns are almost impossible to find. If any one is lucky to find it. he should adopt the same procedure as has been mentioned above for Hatha jori except that it should not be immersed in oil. Instead, before keeping it in the silver case alongwith other things, Ganges water should be sprinkled on it. By keeping it in his house, the person concerned becomes very prosperous and owner of house and landed property. The women during their monthly period should never touch the silver case. Narmadeshwar Shivalinga- (i4 1q4t) Narmada is one of the sacred rivers of our country. Any piece of stone found from it is treated with the same reverence as Sitiua Lingo On some rare occasions agates ( ~ 4c~Tt iii ) forming the shape of Shiva Linga come out from the river. Such Shiva. Lingers do not require performance of religious rites (5fM A S T ) for their installation. Worshipping of such Shiva Linga makes the devotee very prosperous and all his ambitions are fulfilled. On such Shiva Lingers there are natural stripes and they assume this shape by natural process. The Shiva Lingers with stripes are considered the most auspicious. Divine powers of certain herb roots According to what is mentioned by Dr. Rudra Dev TYipathi in his book Tantra Shakti' the following herbal plants help in the propitiation of the malefic planets causing suffering to the native :(1) For propitiation of the Sun the root of Bilwapatra (fd~a ) should be worn in a red coloured thread on a Sunday.

(2) For propitiation of the Moon the root of Khirni (1 el)) should be worn in a white thread on a Monday. (3) For the propitiation of Mars the root of Anant Moot () should be worn in a red thread on a Tuesday. (4) For the propitiation of Mercury the root of T7idhara (1k rr r) should be worn in a green thread on a Wednesday. (5) For the propitiation of Jupiter the root of (Bharangi ( i 1t) or the root of banana tree may be worn in a yellow thread on a Thursday. (6) For the propitiation of Venus the root of Sarponkha (k+