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From this issue = Yoga VasiisiiiaBenedictory Message from our Kulaguru
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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri
Sri Adi Shankaracharya has emphasized that one has to keep one’s ego or Ahankara—in check. Its sald
that:
sre ua sractceraaraf are a wa fata sfzeRATEH- He who was the emperor of the land, only in the morning,
becomesanasceticin the forest by evening,
Thisis used to illustrate that one who has great power and wealth can become a mendicantin no time. We
too have seen with our own eyes many wealthy and haughty people becoming ordinary citizens. Such is.
the temporal nature of possessions and power. One must never let ego run amok in the mind. Similarly,
scholarship does not entitle one to special benefits if you commit a mistake. That is why everyone must
remember what the great Acharya said —e¢fa fait 1a: Gaz, — that all these can be snatched away in an
instant by time. At another place, Sri Shankaracharya says — sre cha He wera SCAT NTE BISA, —
Give up lust, anger, greed, delusion and strive to know the Self.
Thus the Acharya did not stop with penning His Bhashyas on the abstruse aspects of Vedanta. He provided
a number of instructions in His other works that are applicable to all of mankind. Indeed, this is why He is
revered as a Jagadguru— one who has shown the path of welfare to the entire world, If anyone turns his.
back on these instructions, itis their choice. Who can stop one who digs a pit and plots his own downfall?
Hence itis left to each one of us to grasp the teachings of the Jagadguru and better our lives, May each one
strive along this direction and attain Shreyas,Jyothisha Chinta Nidhi
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Thalakkulathur Govinda Bhattathiri
The Astrological Genius of Kerala
ROPING INTHE DARK, Bhattathiri somehow came
near a small hut, In a flash of powerful lightning
Bhattathiri was able to see a cot with a mat and pillow in
an open but covered portico of a house. Being too tired
Bhattathiri was quick to hit the bed. Immediately he was
immersed in sound sleep.
‘The house belonged to a drunkard. He had, ina fit of
inebriation had quarrelled with his wife and gone away.
The dutiful wife had provided a cot and mat for him so
that he could lie and sleep in comfort as soon as he came
back a bit saner and sober, which of course, he never did,
that night.
‘After past midnight, the lady of the house woke up and in
her anxiety, came out to check whether her husband had
returned home. When she saw someone sleeping on the
cot, she was too sure that it was her husband, as none else
‘would dare sleep on the cot. Without any hesitation she
Tay beside the man on the cot. Bhattathiri, as any ordinary
human, suffering from the chill of the night was much in
need of the neamess and warmth ofa woman. In that licker
of that deleterious moment, oblivious of all his earlier
resolves and decisions he accepted the lady as his mate
It was dawn when Bhattathiri woke up and found the
funny situation to which he had been drawn into, He asked
the woman about her. The woman realized her folly in
mistaking a stranger for her husband for the night, She
said: "Sir, lam a Kaniyan woman, an untouchable. Please
tell me what can I do now?"
It took no time for Bhattathiri to know that he had fallen
from his high caste and become a brishta or outeaste. The
much-dreaded prediction had come true, He was quick
to assess the planetary map for the moment and was too
sure of what was going to happen. Consoling the sobbing
‘woman Bhattathiri told: "There is no point in worrying
over what has happened. This is God's will. You are
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destined to get a son from me, He will becomea great man
and bring pride to you and your clan, Tam on my way to
go on pilgrimage and cannot therefore stay here, We will
‘meet again if so ordained by the Almighty." Bhattathiri
revealed his idemtty to the woman and left the place.
This gatchouse where Bhattathiri was destined to sleep on
that fateful night forced by the power of the irrevocable
fate was also destined to become a famous spot of worship
and reverence to all the astrologers and native physicians
of Kerala, The founder of this distinguished spot was none
else than the son born to Bhattathiri from the Kaniyan
woman. There can be none in Kerala who has not heard
of this Pazhoorpadippura and the famous prasnakriyas
done daily even today, by the worthy descendants of
the son of Bhattathiri at the samadhi of that illustrious
astrologer-saint
Bhattathiri, having become a brishta, undertook a very
Jong pilgrimage to North India and visited many holy
places. Many years later he returned to his homeland,
altired as a Sanyasi.
Bhattathiri's son by the Kaniyan woman had by this time
grown up. He was not only young and handsome but also
a distinguished scholar. He had mastered the science of
astrology proving to be the chip of his father’s block. He
‘was so famous that not even a single prediction of his went
wrong. Those who were old and knew Bhattathiri were
comparing him with that sage for his uncanny predictions,
‘unaware of all these turns of events
One day a Namboodiri Brahmin whose wife was pregnant
‘met the young Kaniyan youth to ascertain whether the
child expected would bea boy ora girl. The Kaniyan, after
some calculations, predicted that the child would be a girl
and the prediction came true. Since then it was the habit of
that Namboodiri Brahmin to come to the Kaniyan every-
time his wife conceived and without fail the predictions
came true. The Kaniyan was adept in writing out the
horoscope of the expected child even before it was born!
During the past period of time the Namboodiri had already
nine daughters when his wife conceived again, The poor
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‘man was sad but was hoping against hopes that at least
the next one woulld be a boy. He went to the Kaniyan, as
usual, to find out whether there was any hope for a son,
this time at least. But the Kaniyan emphatically told him
that the tenth child would also be a girl, Readers must
remember that those were days when family planning
and female focticide was unknown. It was then, that
the poor Namboodiri was pining in grief over his fate
he met the sanyasi Bhattathiri, near the village tank.
Taking compassion over the grieved face of the Brahmin,
Bhatiathiri asked him the reason for his unhappiness.
Namboodiri explained his
situation. The visitor told him
that since it was just over a
‘month since the latest child was
conceived, there was still hope
for the child to be born as a boy.
It was made known to the visitor
that the famous Kaniyan had
already declared that the child to
be born would only be a girl and
in view of the past experience of
faultless predictions of Kaniyan there was no hope left for
the poor Brahmin,
But the visitor Brahmin was optimistic. He assured
the poor man that if he could maintain him with food
and shelter for forty days he would be able to make the
next child to be born as a boy. ‘The Namboodiri though
sceptical, agreed to the proposal, as for him a trial may
cost nothing, The visitor sanyasi, from that day onwards,
‘was regular in giving the pregnant wife of the Namboodiri
some ghee, fortified with special mantras and prayer.
‘When the period of forty days were over, Bhattathiri left
the village again, assuring the Namboodiri that he will
be coming back to the village before the confinement to
prove his prediction.
Digressing for a while, it is worth remembering
what Charaka, the famous Indian physician and
author of Charakasamhita has to say about the rites
and remedies to be administered under favourable
and auspicious influences of a select constellation
to effect a change of sex in the womb of a pregnant
woman, Both Dr, Raman and his grandfather Prof.
Suryanarayana Rao have written extensively on
this subject. The rules of the Pumsavana Samskara
laid down by our ancients and the nasyakriya
or application of the medicinal nasal drops to
the pregnant woman during the ceremony are
themselves intended to secure a male progeny.
Dr. Raman explains the etymology of the word
The juice of unbroken and fresh
buds of a good banyan tree (picus
indica) is to be administered with
cow's milk, as nasal drops on the
Pushyami nakshatra day until the
third month of the pregnancy,
Pumsavana
canena (by this
‘pung (male) syate (is produced)
or male producing rite.
‘The juice of unbroken and fresh buds of a good.
banyan tree (picus indica) is to be administered
with cow's milk, as nasal drops on the Pushyami
rnakshatra day until the third month ofthe pregnancy.
Dr. Sivachandra, Director of India Medicines.
conducted experiments, with 40 pregnant women,
in 1972 at Hyderabad. In my own experience,
when I suggested and experimented, the kriya,
over the years, with some of my close friends and
relatives in seven cases, five
of them got male children.
‘The other two failed, perhaps,
because the rules were not
meticulously followed, as
they were away at Delhi.
‘They could not get fresh buds
and Kept the buds secured in
the refrigerator and used them
later. Even now we can see
in our villages, those elders
with mantrasiddhi do the Santhanagopaalamantra
Prayoga, give sanctified ghee or butter to the early
expectant mothers with faith to get the desired
results. It is sufficient to surmise that Bhattathiti
‘would have adopted one of the methods suggested
in our mantrasastras or Ayurvedic and other Vedic
principles.
Time flew fast. On the day of the expected delivery, the
Namboodiri Brahmin arrived at the residence of Kaniyan
and sat at the gatehouse to ask him once again whether he
could expect male child. Bhattathiri had also arrived
in the garb of a sanyasi. When Kaniyan arrived at the
gatehouse the visitor sanyasi also butted in and sat there.
When the Namboodiri asked Kaniyan to review his
prediction, the latter retorted saying whether he could
cite an instance of failure of his prediction, Sanyasi was
quick to proclaim that child would be a boy and told
Kaniyan that his prediction would go wrong. At that time
a cow was labouring to deliver acalf atthe premises. The
sanyasi confronted Kaniyan to tell what the calf would
be. Kaniyan had no hesitation to proclaim that the calf
would be a male one with a white spot on its forehead,
Sanyasi was quick to dismiss his version and told that the
calf would be a male, of course, without any white spot
while the brush of its tail would be white,
Soon the cow delivered the calf and the calf though was
‘male had no white spot on its forehead but the tail had a
white brush!
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Saturn Transits into Scorpio
Can the next 2 1/2 years be good for you ?
Garcacuarys
ATURN ENTERS SCORPIO on 2.11.2014, He isin Visakha 4th quarterin the beginning and enters Anuradha
‘on 30.11.2014, He becomes retrograde on 15.3.2015, He resumes direct motion on 3.8.2015. He continues
to stay in Anuradha. He enters Jyestha on 25.3.2016. He resumes direct motion on 14.8.2016, He is still in
Jyestha, He enters Sagittarius on 26.10.2017 when he enters Scorpio, The Moon isin Aquarius in Satabhishaka.
According to Murti nimaya method, he assumes Svarnamurti for Aquarius, Cancer and Sagittarius. He dons
Rajatamurti for Pisces, Gemini and Libra, He has the attire of Tamaramuirti for Aries, Leo and Scorpio and he
assumes the grab of Lohamurti for Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. Rajata, Tamara, Loha and Svarna give full,
%, Y and M good results respectively, Saturn being a malefic
MESHA (ARIES)
[Aswini, Bharani and Krittika 1]
Saturn in the 8th is inauspicious, but being Tamramurti his bad effects
are to a great extent reduced
On the whole problems about profession torments him. His actions do
not bear fruit. At the same time, he feels a bit comfortable when the
difficulties imagined do not actually take place. In some cases threat
of losing position or setbacks in business though contemplated do not
actually happen. In this process, there is the favour from unexpected
sources. Similarly attempt to mobilize funds for development activities meet with partial
success. Money lent by you will not return, But you exercise influence and get over these
problems. Obstacles to ventures undertaken make you unhappy, but you may find that you
get the cooperation of your associates and matters are solved easily. Those who are engaged
in industries may find labour problems and problems relating to raw materials. But they
solve these though great effort is required.
‘Though you face an avalanche of obstacles, things become brighter after July 2015, There
will be significant changes. Nearly for a year you find surprising changes. There will be
gains from unexpected quarters and you will be amused by the new developments. The
hurdles in the profession pale into insignificance and many changes, which caused difficulties,
recede and you develop fortitude and take up the challenges with ease and nonchalance.
‘There will be success in |
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‘There will be some setbacks after August 2016, Still you will be able to manage, but for
the isolation you face at times. Many of your projects partially succeed. After September
things become once again better and the period ends on a note of good cheers despite the
problems you face.
Aswini: There will be trials and tribulations till November 2014. You feel disappointed at
the turn of events. Thereafter you feel quite happy throughout the remaining period
Bharani: Initially you feel happy at the success. After November 2014, you feel disappointed
at the reverses. After March 2016, you meet with success and feel quite fortunate.
Krittika 1: Problems of health torment you till November 2014. Thereafter you succeed
in ventures till March 2015. Towards the close there will be setbacks.
VRISHABHA (TAURUS)
[Krittika 2, 3, 4, Rohini, Mrigasira 1, 2]
Saturn occupies the 7th which is not favourable and he assumes
the Lohamurti, which showers one-half benefits. The picture is not
encouraging. Still the native gets some benefits in profession and matters
connected with properties. The initial experience is bitter, it becomes better
gradually, and after August 2016 you see the beginning of good results.
What is required is caution. Your own acts are at times responsible for
setbacks. You may rely on people who actually mislead you. You are quite
unaware of the way you are led. Only in the end when you find things
turning topsy-turvy dashing the glass bubble of your hopes, you realise the clovenhoof ofthe
entire plot, Your wife’s health may cause concern, You may with good intentions, present
your views to the higher-ups who view it as an act of defiance and develop acrimony towards
you. Though by August 2016 they realize the errors of rash decisions made earlier, it will be
late for making amendments.
‘The proposals for marriage of your child, you may be forced to take up speculation and similar
acts partly prompted by people feigning friendship. But you are not likely to succeed in such
things. You may end up with disappointed.
You may get chances for foreign travel. But it ends as a ritual. Despite the pains taken by you
and the enthusiasm evinced by you the benefits are meagre. The fact is that promises are not,
kept up by the foreign employers. Even in other cases, deputation sought after by you comes
to you, but ends unceremoniously.
Your vaulting ambition may force you to invest all your fortune and start as memorable venture.
Excercise caution and do not indulge in risk-involving schemesPlease remember that discretion
is the better part of valour, Towards August 2016 you find that your problems get solved to
some extent and you can hope for better day
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Krittika 2, 3, 4: Till November 2014, you face numerous problems. Thereafter you fee! happy
till March 2015. Afterwards, there will be setbacks.
Rol ill November 2014, you are successful in ventures. Thereafter various problems
disturb you till March 2015. Afterwards you meet with success.
‘Mrigasira 1, 2: Till November 2014, your schemes get aborted. Afterwards, you succeed till
March 2015. Then again there will be some setbacks
MITHUNA (GEMINI)
(Mrigasira 3,4, Aridra, Punarvasu 1,2,3]
Saturn is in the 6th and assumes Rajatamurti and the period of sojourn of
Saturn in Scorpio will be splendid. You will be even bewildered at the
turn of events much to your surprise and restoration of losses taking place.
Though you may become anxious about some matters partially to the
diffidence you have developed there is no need for such things. Disputes
on properties get settled in your favour. Till June 2015 you are crowned
with success and succeed in all your ventures. Afterwards the initial
euphoria you have developed may get reduced, but you go on with your trade successfully
A businessman may fee! that the tremendous success which he faced in the beginning is not
absent, but there may be some Lull due to the feeling of satisfaction.
Marriage proposals for your children are quite successful till June 2015, though afterwards the
degree of success may get reduced.
One important result is that your industry pays you. You work hard and discharge your duties,
with a high sense of responsibility and you are rewarded well in the end.
You have good relation with relatives and friends. But your status conscious nature at times
may preclude mingling with the common man. Yet you should banish aside such characteristics
and try to identify yourself with the society. In that you will be really successful.If you are
engaged in business, you are free to start the new ventures at your will and pleasure and you
head towards success. Many obstacles vanish. You find that Goddess of Fortune smiles on you.
A memorable period indeed.
Mrigasira 3, 4: Till 2015 you may find some problems which get obliterated after that. There
may be setbacks towards the end, but these are not significant.
Aridra: Till November 2014, there will be tremendous success. Then some setbacks disturb
you till December 2016, Afterwards you feel cheerful.
Punarvasu 1, 2, 3: Till November 2014, problems of health disturb you. Then you have
financial gains. Afier December 2015, there are some minor problems.
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KARKATAKA (CANCER)
[Punarvasu 4, Pushya, Ashlesha]
Saturn is in the Sth which is not a good position. Moreover he dons
the grab of Svarnamurthi the most unwelcome position for a malefic.
gees! St./ The picture is quite disappointing in general. You face travails and
/ZaSrsS, turmoil in general but for some good resulting occasionally and in
‘ the beginning until June 2015.
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There will be quarrels in domestic life. If you are young your tussles
with the siblings make you unhappy. If you are grown up the skirmishes with the kith
and kin on issues connected with family matters disturb you. In official life you find
strong opposition. Despite your efforts you are sidelined and even the credit for the
commendable work you have done is usurped by an antagonist. Your travel plans get
delayed. But till June 2015 some success can be expected. You also may find that
your hard labour is rewarded occasionally, but it is just an apology for similar rewards.
Joint ventures may be helpful. But have also your partner should be selected carefully.
A complete stranger may prove to be very deceitful. There may be Trojan horses
occasionally who subvert your schemes.
Out of the desire to earn moreyou may leave the present job and seek another. But you
may fall from the frying pan into the fire. Overtime allowance may be promised and
you may be even assigned work. But you will not be rewarded as expected.
The real problem is that you may earn well at times. Still the expenses mounts high and
you are disappointed in the end.It is necessary to remain taciturn in general. You may
incur the displeasure of your kinsmen and endanger yourself.
Punarvasu 4: Till November 2014 you are concerned about health. Thereafter there
will be financial gains. After December 2015 you face setbacks.
Pushya: In the beginning you are successful. Till December 2015 you face many
problems. Thereafter you are successful.
Aslesha: In the beginning you feel cheerful. After November 2014 also the situation
continues. After December 2015, you face setbacks.
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Dr Bangalore Sureshwara has
been involved in the study of
the application of Ramayana,
Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita
and Vedic Astrology in modern
life. His lectures and writings
on Ramayana, Hinduism, Vedie
Astrology, “Ramayana and
Management” have been well
received.
He was the principal speaker on
Vedie Astrology at The Second
Parliament of the World's
Religions held in Chicago in
August-September 1993, He has
been a distinguished contributor to
The Astrological Magazine, Asia's
leading Vedie Astrology journal
‘founded in 1895 by Professor B.
Suryanarain Rao. The illustrious
Dr: BY. Raman was its Editor from
1932 to 1938.
Dr: Sureshwara obtained Master's
‘and Doctorate in Engineering
{from the University of Notre
Dame, USA, He has taught
Civil, Structural and Mechanical
Engineering at undergraduate
‘and postgraduate levels at various
universities in USA. His varied
and extensive industry experiences
cover Civil, Structural, Fire
Protection, Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering.
Professor Sureshwara has taught
“Ramayana, Bhagavad Gita and
Management and related courses
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Srinivasa Ramanujan:
The Genius Mathematician
India’s Eternal Gift to the World
Dr. BANGALORE SURESHWARA,
known as Genius Ramanujan wasbornto Komalatammal
and her husband Srinivasa on Thursday, the ninth day
of Margasirsha (Margazhi) of Sarvajit, corresponding to 22nd
December 1897 at Erode. The time of birthin a family document
is indicatedas 6,00 PM.The family, although poor, came from a
generation of Sanskrit scholars who were also familiar with Vedic
Astrology.tn spite of the “curse” of poverty on the family, mother
Komlatammal struggled to keep the family together.
S RINIVASA RAMANUJAN ATYANGAR, more popularly
The story of Ramanujan’s life is a remarkable one by any standards.
Aman bor inan extremely poor family, filled with extraordinary
challenges throughout his life and overcoming significant hurdles
on the way ends up as the greatest mathematician the world has,
produced and possibly willever produce in the future. He is
the real role-model for any youngster who wants fo be the next
greatest mathematician, scientist, engineer, doctor or even the next
“Ramanujan” It willnot be a surprise if the world of the twenty
first century and later will hardly believe that such a person ever
existed on this planet.
There are many informative publications covering the life of
Ramanujan and his extensive contribution to Mathematics. The
book The Man Who Knew Infinity (A Life of the Genius
Ramanujan) by Robert Kanigel is anoutstanding biographical
and information filledreference publication. It carries detailed
information covering the life of Ramanujan as well as many
technical aspects of mathematics speciallycovering his immense
contribution to mathematics. Kanigel’s book is a valuable reference
for anyone interested in Ramanujan and mathematics. Many of
Ramanujan’s theorems and discoveries have found extensive and
extraordinary applications in modern science and technology.
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Child Prodigy Evolves into Adult Genius
Ramanujan was a child prodigy. A significant and
important aspect of his life was that he evolved as a
self-taught genius in mathematics. He had mastered
trigonometry thoroughly by the age of twelve. He was
inventing and discovering advanced and specialized
theorems that left his teachers with no words to express
the genius shown by their young student.From the age
offourteen he received merit certificates and academic
awards, He was completing the examinations in half
or less of the allotted time and was already showing
his familiarity with infinite series. Ramanujan was also
knowledgeable in astrology and had apparently predicted
his own death before the age of thirty five years. His
intuition was remarkable and that is possibly a reason that
while presenting complex mathematical theorems, he did
not, unlike other mathematicians, make efforts to present
solid or extensive proofs often needed or expected from
‘mathematicians to prove the validity
electronic “tablet”), wrote on it using a chalk-like “pencil”
and used his elbow to erase the writing, Poverty never
stopped him from his passion of pursuing mathematics
to the highest levels possible to mankind.
Destiny or Life
‘Synthesis of Prarabdha Karma, Free-will and Intuition
Astrology is the subject that correlates the indications
shown by the planetary positions at birth with the possible
events in an individual's life, The correlationsare based
oon the principle that Prarabdhakarma or the karma that
is generated by one’s actions or inactions in previous
life or lives has an effect on one’s current life. Horoscope
is thecorrelation mapthat indicates the locations of the
planets and their geometry of relationships.,The sages and
seers have repeatedly said thatthe information provided by
the horoscope is indicative and not deterministic. Further,
the human free-will or human-effort possibly influences
the indications. Therefore, an individual through free
of the presented theorems.
Hetook great care about acknowledging
the help he received from others.
It is said that his conversation with
friends mostly related to complex
Ramanujan was
knowledgeable in astrology
and had apparently predicted
his own death before the age
of thirty five years
will, can overcome or minimize the
challenges or difficulties indicated in
the horoscope, while also ensuring
significantfulfillment of positive or
encouraging indications. Thus, an
individual creates his or her own
mathematics. He would try to explain
his extraordinary discoveries or inventions to his
school class mates for whom most of the material and
explanations presented were way above their limited
understanding of mathematics. Ramanujan entered
college in Kumbakonam in 1903. His infinite passion for
‘mathematics resulted in focusing only on its study and
virtually ignoring all other subjects. It is reported that he
would finish a three-hour mathematics examination in
about thirty minutes, However, he failed in F.A. (first arts)
examinations from Government College, Kumbakonam
in 1904 and 1905. Again, he failed F.A. from Pachiyappa
College, Madras (now Chennai) in 1906 and 1907. It
appeared either he was not destined to get a degree in
India or India was not fortunate enough to recognize one
of her most distinguished genius son with a formaldegree.
Later, England was fortunate to award him degrees. It
is important to recognize that even though there were
“academic failures”, Ramanujan’s reputation as an
outstanding mathematician continued to rise by leaps and
bounds. At the Port Trust, he may have been an “ordinary
clerk” but for those who came in contact with hin he was
an extraordinary person and a genius in the making. He
continued on his own advanced research studies. He could
not afford even to buy writing paper to do the complex
and voluminousmathematical calculations. He used a
slate, a mini “black-board” (early nineteenth century non-
satisfactory “destiny” when free-will
and PrarabdhaKarma walk together.On the other hand,
‘when an individual effort is not sufficient or inadequate,
there is every possibility of Prarabdha Karma and free-
will walking away from each other, thereby creating
significantly less than a satisfactory “destiny” or life.
Divine Blessings as Ramanujan experienced in his life
can be expressed or considered as intuition. Intuition is
powerful possible catalyst for the successful synthesis
of horoscope indications and human efforts. My father
Dr. B.V. Rawiay has clearly and repeatedly indicated that
intuition is a very helpful tool not only to the astrologers
but also to all others. Ninth house represents intuition
coupled with knowledge.
It is reasonable to consider that horoscope, free-will and
intuition as the three principle pillars of “destiny” or life
of an individual. They appeared to have significant roles
in events and decisions that happened in Ramanjun’
short life. The intuition in Ramanujan’s life was not an
“ordinary” intuition but an extraordinary one, Ramanujan
and his family were ardent devotees of Goddess Namagiri
(Goddess Lakshmi), consort of Lord Narasimha (fourth
incarnation of Lord Vishnu) of Namakkal. Right from his
young age he believed that his extraordinary ability to
understand complex and advanced mathematics was due to
the blessings of Goddess Namagiri, He said, "An equation
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for me has no meaning, unless
it represents a thought of
God”. Ramanujan said
that the Goddess gave
Her Blessings for his
trip to England in a
dream, In a nutshell, one
can summarize that
horoscope is the
map of Prarabdha
Karma or one’s
potential and
intuition is
the result
of merging
of faith or
devotion and God's Blessings Some astrologers will
debate endlessly, whetherthe effects of human-effort
influenced Prarabdha Karmaor divine-blessed intuition
had a greater role in molding Ramanujan’s destiny ot life.
Possibly, Ramanujan would have been the only person to
know the truth
As a devotee of Goddess Namagiri, Ramanujan would
have expressed Life in the simplest mathematical formor
equation.
Destiny or Lif
Prarabdha Karma (planetary indications) + Di
Blessing and/or Extraordinary Intuition + Free Will
(human effort)
Saturn and Venus Embrace Ramanujan
Just as Ramanujan appeared to be an enigma to many, the
Rasi and Navamasa charts are also somewhat puzzling.
(One would normally expect thatthe chart of an exceptional
person would indicate certain obvious, definite and clear
pattern of planets occupying auspicious or favorable
positions, such as one or more planets in exaltations,
quadrants and trines, vargottama and/or favorable aspects.
It appears that a first look at the Rasi chartof Ramanujan
shown alongside does not give an outright clue as to what
‘makes it stand out. A single planet (Moon) isin an exalted
position in the Navamasa chart. However, intuition, the
‘mark of divine blessing, had a significant role in the life
of the mathematician, The present astrological review
will focus on the Rasi chart-The Ascendant is Gemini and
Rasi or the Moon-sign is Pisces. Gemini ascendants are
highly inclined towards mathematics and often become
experts. The 2nd lord Moon is auspicious and located in
the 10th house. Second house represents family, wealth
and optimism. Ramanujan’s optimism was superb and he
had enough “wealth” to live a simple value and spiritual
based life. He had good attachment to his family
Some of the attributes or characteristics contained in
‘Vedic Astrology for the location of planets in specific
signs are indicated, Sun in Sagittarius: respected and
popular; Moon in Pisces: good reputation and spiritually
inclined; Mercury in Scorpio: bold and reckless. Jupiter in
Scorpio: passionate and proud: Saturn in Cancer: poor and
stubborn, Venus it Libra: Statesman, Rah and Ketu give
the results of the lords of the houses they occupy. Rahu
gives the results of Sun in Cancer (expert astrologer and
sickly) and Ketu gives the results of Saturn in Capricorn
(intelligent, intellectual and learned).
The above indicated characteristics of the various
planets, by and large, also defined Ramanujan’s life and
also laid the foundation for him to rise from a person of
ordinary and simple background to the dazzling heights
of extraordinary achievements.
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Resi Navemsa
ta ae ie
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Venus, 5th and 12th lord, ed in Libra, its own
house. Thus, Venus is favorable, A retrograde planet is,
favorable even in an enemy or depression rasi or navamasa
and indicates effects similar to its location in the exalted
position Retrograde Saturn 8th and 9thlord, isin 3rd house.
‘Thus, any 8th house influence is rather limited Therefore,
Saturn is auspicious or favorable, Saturn’s embrace is,
welcome and desirable, Thus Venus and Satur, Mercury
and Moon contribute to the overall glow of the chart
Saturn dasa was from birth to July 1894, Mercury dasa
was from July 1894 to July 1911. Ketu dasa lasted from
July 1911 to July 1918. Venus dasa started in July 1918
and he was running Venus bhukthi atthe time of his death
on April 6, 1920, The dasas of Saturn, Mercury and Ketu
helped Ramanujan to gradually ascend the divine-blessed
pedestal of genius,
Further, as retrograde Satur is in conjunetion with Rahu,
it reduces to a great extent, Rahu’s role as apotential or
possible mischief maker-The eighth house lord is Saturn
and Ketu is in it andindicates religion and spiritual
orientation. Rahu and Saturn aspect the 8th house. Saturn
aspect of Ketu is favorable
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‘The 3rd house indicates courage, siblings and intelligence.
Sun, lord of 3, is located in 7th house. This indicates
Sun's influence tilts towards being more auspicious than
otherwise
Mother is represented by the 4th house. The fourth
house lord is ascendant lord Mercury and is occupied by
Mars, lord of 6 and 11. The fourth house is aspected by
Moon, the lord of second and retrograde Saturn, Moon
and Satum influences are auspicious and signifies cordial
relationship between the mathematician and his mother.
Ramanujan was a dutiful son to his mother. His mother
recognized from the comments and stories that went
around the school and neighborhood that her son was
not an ordinary youngster but an extraordinary genius,
Her motherly intuition coupled with her interpretation of
the horoscope clearly convinced her that her son would
reach high pinnacle in life and would provide relief to her
and the family from the poverty driven day-to-day-life
Even after death, Ramanujan’s eternal reputation enabled
continuing financial support to his mother and the two
younger brothers.
Fifth house indicates fame and position. Venus in the Sth
represents intelligence, affuble manners, and statesmanlike
ability. The 6th house denotes illness, diseases and enemies.
Mats, lord of 6 and 1 is located in 4th and, therefore, the
sixth house is not fullyauspicious Ramanujan experienced
health problems throughout his life, He fell ill in England
in 1917 and his condition worsened in England, possibly
impacted by the limited availability of vegetarian food.
He was diagnosed with tuberculosis and a severe vitamin
deficiency He was in England from 14th April 1914 to
27th February 1919. When, he returned to India in April
1919, he was very sick.
Mother Komalatammal was familiar in using local-
Janguage Panchanga (religious and astrological almanac)
and other simple standard references that contained
reasonable information related to religious ceremonies,
including marriage and various other samskaras
(traditional social-teligious-rituals), She seemed to have
reasonable familiarity with comparisons of horoscopes for
‘marriages and selecting a date for marriage. She compared
the horoscopes of nine-year old Janaki and her twenty-two
year old son and was satisfied that it was a reasonable and
‘a comfortable match, The marriage took place on July
14, 1909, Apparently, Ramanujan’s father Srinivasa was
not happy because he was not actively involved in the
selection of the bride. It may have been the reason for
the father not attending the marriage. In 1912, three years
later, Janaki joined her husband. They became a family.
Seventh house indicates spouse and marital happiness.
Jupiter, lord of 7 and 10, is located in 6th. Jupiter is less
favorable Mercury is in the 6th house. But, as ascendant
lord, Mercury is auspicious.tn addition, auspicious
Mercury tends to reduce any inauspicious influence of
Jupiter, Venus in Libra is an indicator for a successful
marriage. The short married life of Ramanujan and Janaki,
though challenging, was a happy one.Ramanujan’s work
in higher mathematics was beyond the understanding of
‘most people, including young Janaki.
Spiritual planet Ketu in 8th house is significantly
influenced by retrograde Saturn and thus becomes
auspicious Spiritualism and values were significant part
of Ramanujan’s life. Ramanujan’s devotion to Goddess
‘was so intense that nothing else, including mathemati
meant anything to him.Ninth house signifies faith
divine, religion and spirituality. Retrograde Saturn as lord
of 9th house is auspicious. This indicates good relationship
with the father The 10th house, indicator for career or
profession, is influenced by Moon, Mars, and Jupiter.
Moon, lord of the 2nd, is auspicious, Mars, 6th and 1th
lord is in the 4th and aspects 10th house. Jupiter’s effect
can be considered to be not encouraging, Mars is neutral
rather than showing tendencies of inauspiciousness.
Ramajunan had a rewarding career as a mathematician
par-excellence, but at every step he had to work very
hard to achieve his rightful place in life and history. The
umbrella of divinity protected him
‘Swayambu Ramanujan Discovers Hardy
Ramanujan wrote on 16th January 1913 a letter, in which
‘was enclosed a long listof complex theorems, to Professors
HLF. Baker, E, W. Hobson, and G. H, Hardy of Cambridge
University. It was only the genius mathematician Professor
Hardy, a Fellow of Trinity College, observed the brilliant
‘material contained in Ramanujan’s theorems. After reading
the initial unsolicited communication by an unknown and
“formally” untrained Indian mathematician, Hardy and
his colleague J.B. Littlewood appear to have commented
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that, "not one theorem could have been set in the most
advanced mathematical examination in the world." Even
though, Hardy was one of the well-known mathematicians
of that time and an expert in several areas, he added that
many of the theorems "defeated me completely. had
never seen anything in the least like them before”. After,
understandably, some hesitancy, scepticism and disbelief,
Hardy invited Ramanujan to England. It was the beginning
of a very successful academic collaboration that not only
brought a revolution in the field of mathematies but more
importantly the world became aware that India could
produce not merely a genius but possibly the greatest
genius in the world-of-mathematics,
Hardy compared Ramanujan, in terms of genius, to the
‘mathematical giants Leonard Euler and Carl Gustav Jacob
id “I did not invent him. Like other great
‘men, he invented himself”, It is remarkable that Hardy,
over the next thirty plus years, brought to the attention of
the world to Ramanujan and his legacy, Many, directly or
indirectly, claimed ctedit for “discovering” Ramanujan,
One is reminded of a classical proverb that “success has
‘many fathers and failure is an orphan”. It is said that
Ramanujan discovered Hardy. Many believe and have
remarked that Ramanujan was swayambu or self-born.
In simple terms, it is not an exaggeration to say that he
had created himself,
Professor George Andrews, then a mathematics professor
at University of Wisconsin made a visit to Cambridge in
1976. During the visit, he discovered the “Lost Notebook”
from a huge pile of unorganized papers that were to be
possibly destroyed in a matter of days. The collection of
“neglected” papers contained the very valuable “mock
sheta functions” document and other papers. Mock theta
function was the subject matter of Professor's thesis. This
indicated that the discovered papers contained the work
conducted by Ramanujan during the last year of his life
in India, His final invaluable gift to the world was the
discovery of “mock theta functions”.
Ramanujan was a pioneering mathematician who gave
the world new theories and formulas that revolutionized
this field of study. He is considered as one of the world's
greatest-ever mathematicians, proving over 3,000
advanced theorems. Ramanujan’s 1914 paper on “Modular
Equations and Approximations to Pi” has led to computer
algorithms for evaluating “pi” that are fastest in use today.
Final Thoughts
Like many of the great personalities of the world,
‘Ramanujan was recalled by God at the rather young age
of thirty-two,
‘While Ramanujan’s unique and extraordinary contribution
to mathematies was recognized by England, America and
other Westem countries, India was rather slow to come
forward to embrace her illustrious son who had brought
so much glory to her. Janaki, the aging and later the
aged orphan daughter of India was mostly ignored and
for decades she led a difficult life. Limited pensions were
given to her in her last years by the government and other
institutions, She never complained at the treatment given
toher, She was satisfied and extremely gracious to indicate
that Ramanujan had once told her that mathematics would
give financial support to her, regardless of whether he
lived or not. She was 94, when she passed away in 1994,
While working on this article, 1 am delighted that I
discovered that in the last half century or so many
information filled books and articles on Ramanujan
and his mathematical contributions were published and
are available in libraries.Genius Ramanujan will be
remembered for as long as the Sun and the Moon shine
over the world, (Written. 13th October 2014) .
Jyothisha Chinta Nidhi
(coninued from 9)
Kaniyan was shaken to his roots, as it was the first time
imhis life he was experiencing a failure of his prediction,
While he was looking with awe and great respect for the
Sanyasi, a message was brought that the wife of the poor
Namboodiri had delivered a boy. That was enough to
floor the Kaniyan.
‘And in great bewilderment he asked the Sanyasi, with
great humility and reverences "How can all these happen?
Where have all my astrological calculations, which have
been made strictly according to the rules, gone wrong?
Is it that the science is wrong? Or is it that I have
become incompetent?” ‘The Sanyasi told "The science
of astrology can never go wrong. Itis necessary that one
must be extremely shrewd in applying the mules. You
have committed the mistakes as you were imprudent for
awhile.”
Kaniyan then pleaded with the visitor to enlighten
him where all he went wrong for which the Sanyasi
told: "It is not wise to predict the sex of a child before
the completion of three months. Those with Vedie
knowledge, like Brahmins, can get the sex changed
within three months with proper rites. So am astrologer
must not venture to write the horoscope of an unborn
child if it is not three months old. With proper Vedic
rites, Lonly helped this poor fellow to get a male child.”
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Yoga Vashishta
Discourses
Daria VuavaNaNbaTEERTIIA SAME
(Sri Dana Vijayanandateertha Swamiji, she junior ponttf of Datta Peetham, referred as Bala Swanijt by Datta devotees is born in a
tcadiional Brahinin family on 14th January 1977 in Mysore, The boy named Harsha Vardhana Sharma had his Vedic education it Sri
Ganqpathy Sachidananda Veda Patashala
‘Sr Bala Swami has been under the spiritual observance, tatelage, and guidance of the senior pontiff of Datta Peettuan Sri Geonapathy
Sachohidananda Swami. Sri Bala Swanuji was announced as the spiriual successor of Avadoota Datta Peetham on 30th May, 2004
‘Sri Data Vjayananda Teertha Swami the junior poniiff of Dasta Peetham, referred as Bata Swsamiji by Data devotees is born in
‘rational Brahia family on 14th January, 1977 in Mysore. The boy was narned Sri HarshaVardhana Sharma had his Vedic education
in Sri Ganapathy Sachidananda Veda Patashala
‘Sr Bala Swaniji has been under the spiritual observance tutelage, and guidance of the senior pontiffof Datta Peetham Sri Ganapathy
Sachehidananda Swami. Sri Bala Swamiji was announced as the spiral successor of Avadooia Datta Peetham on 30th May, 2004,
ith coliasal knowledge ofthe shastas Sri Bala Swamiji has been interpreting Vedas in simple language to influonce many lives. He
observes Chaturmasya Deeksha every year. This year during this sacred peri Sri Bala Swami dscoursed on the Yoga Vashista
These discourses are brought to vou, asa series of articles, beginning from this issue. Due credit is given to Smt. Hira Duvvuri and Sin
‘MadiuGopi, both sincere and dedicated devotees of Datta Peetham, for translating and editing the discourses from telugu to English,
Yoga Vasishea is one of the greater spiritual rexis and is sail tobe the conversation berween Lord Sri Rama and Sage Nasishia, This
text goes into much details of the subtle intricacies of the mind and is said 0 answer all questions that arise in one's ria.)
Discourse 1 delivered on July 1, 2014 Yoga Vasishtha is an exquisite work. It narrates the
Sri Ganesaya Namaha, Sri Saraswatyai Namaha/ — Sialogue between an enlightened Guru Rishi Vasishtha
and a direct incarnation of God, Lord Sri Rama. It is
Sripada Vallabha Narasimha Saraswati, Sri Guru impossible to find two personages equal to them in this
Dattatreyaya Namaha/ entire world. Yoga Vasishtha isa dialog between two such
‘Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Sadgurubhyo Namaha// exalted individuals. It is also called Yoga Ramayanam,
Asato ma Sadgamaya, Tamaso ma Jyotirgamaya/_—- Maha Ramayanam, Maha Yoga Ramayanam and Jnana
MrityormaAmrtamGamaya, Om Santissantissantihi// Vasishtham, But commentators have used the more
popular name Yoga Vasishtha.
Till now we watched Sri Swamiji’s program on
Yogasangeeta and we have listened to Him. Our Nadis This work grants Yoga and Jnana, We must strive for
have become purified as a result of this. We had the spiritual knowledge. Instead, we chase after other things,
‘occasion to listen to Sri Swamij’s healing music concert _ in life. That isthe greatest illusion that we fall into. When
prior to commencing this discourse on Yoga Vasishtha. we seek, knowledge will come. When there is genuine
interest and a yearning to eam Guru's grace, the way a
cow comes running after its hungry calf, Guru will come
seeking you. In the Taittiriyopanishad, emphasis is laid
on cultivating a deep interest and an intense thirst for
spiritual knowledge.
Now during the auspicious Chaturmasya celebrations we
begin the discourse on Yoga Vasishtha. [tis very beneficial
to listen to the scriptures on this day, when Sravana is the
nakshatra of the day.Sravana means ‘to listen’.
Today is Monday, and Dwitiya, the second day of the lunar
‘month, Everything wonderful has come together for us.
First we offer prayers to Sadgurudeva, then to Lord Sri
‘Rama, sages Vasishtha and Viswamitra, and all the gurus
who teach us our ancient wisdom,
Let us offer prayers in our mind to the Supreme Soul, the
Paramatma, now incarnated as our Sadgurudeva to kindly
bless us with spiritual knowledge, since we have come
genuinely seeking to be enlightened.
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Yoga Vasishtha consists of 32,000 verses, as compared
to 24,000 verses of Ramayana, There are six Prakaranas.
‘ThewordPrakarana is widely used in the Sastras. The
subjects are placed before us in a certain sequence. We
have to follow that sequence. We cannot study even one
sentence out of context. There are 6 such divisions in this
work. The first one is Vairagya(dispassion)Prakarana.
We think that we are very intelligent. We advise
others that they should have a goal/a wish, a
desire or aim and that they should follow it
to achieve it. It is true in the worldly sense.
But in the spiritual sense, it is not. We are
asked not to entertain desires. We have
to reduce our physical needs while on this
journey called life, We cannot completely
do away with requirements. Even great
souls retain their body because it is
Prarabda(destiny), The question arises
why an enlightened soul does not
give up the body. Yoga Vasishtha
addresses this.
‘What Ihave begun, I must complete
T cannot ask Guru to complete it
for me. I have acquired this body. 1
‘must experience it till its purpose is
completed. We can pray to Sadguru
to grant us the ability to satisfactorily
fulfill our purpose in life. We cannot
simply throw the burden of the rest of our
life onto him. As per our past karma, we acquire illness,
bereavement, pain, or even comforts and happiness. We
‘mustexperience them all ourselves. We can pray to Guru to
expedite our experience. King Harischandra experienced
in twelve moments of his dream twelve years’ worth of
karma and exhausted it, Like that we may pray to speed
up our expenditure of karma. This will happen through
dispassion and not through hatred (which is unacceptable),
Sastras say that we should not be like Ravana. Every word
employed in the Sastras has a specific meaning. Not a
single word can be deleted. Do not behave like Ravana
and others who hated others and entertained negative
qualities born of Rajo Guna and Tamo Guna. It means
that such qualities should not be entertained, It does not
‘mean that you have permission to be like Kumbhakarna
instead, The Mahabharata is given as an example, where
cone should reject the tendencies of hatred and deception
shown by Duryodhana and his cohorts. Through love and
honesty the Pandavas gained God's grace. Such ideals one
should develop. Through stories like the Bhagavatam and
the Puranas, these teachings are conveyed. The Puranas are
similarto the Sastras in their intent. It is much emphasized
in the Puranas that hatred, deception, jealousy, and such
other negative feelings are very harmful. What they do
not stress on, is that even attachment should be given up.
Excessive attachment is the cause of grief.
A doctor may advise that you should give up spicy
pickles, | and some other things which are your
favorite | dishes. tis best to follow the advice given
instead } of arguing that your neighbor is enjoying
them without ill effects. The doctor speaks
| from his knowledge and experience. Just
J because you stop eating sugar for the sake
Gof protecting your health, do not argue that
sugar factories will close down, and so many
laborers will lose their jobs. Our thinking
process should follow logic and reason
ue to some specific reasons, Sri Rama
covered himself ina veil of ignorance
and expressed his doubts to his
gurus like an ignorant person, And
his gurus on the other hand, then
dispelled his ignorance. That is this,
story. The first topic discussed here
is Vairagya (dispassion),
Prema (love) is not the subject here.
If your mind is preoccupied with other
thoughts or is trying to employ the reasoning
discussed here with other unrelated subjects,
it is not going to be beneficial to you. You
will neither grasp the subject at hand, nor will you
attain a better understanding of the subject that you are
preoccupied with.
First, you must empty your cup. Unless your cup is empty,
Guru cannot fll it with knowledge. If your cup is already
full, Guru cannot pour any more liquid into it, At first
empty your mind of your strong preconceived notions
and ideas. With an open mind you must listen. After fully
listening, you may write down your questions if you have
any, based on your contrary experience. I will then answer
your questions.
Attachment must be given up, it is said. Attachment
towards what and towards whom should be given up?
If that is a good question, guru would have specified
the conditions to begin with. He simply made a general
statement that attachment leads to sorrow. Except for truth,
except for your own true nature, attachment for anything
else must be given up. Whatever is harmful to your health
nst your nature. Such things you must give up,
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Gradually and slowly, let us give up our preoccupation
with all outward objects at least while we are here engaged
in this study.
As already indicated, the first section is called Vairagya
Prakarana. The second section is Mumukshu Vyavahara
Prakarana. Who does not wish for happiness? Everyone
does. How does a person wishing for happiness behave?
That description is given in this Prakarana, Uipatti
Prakarana is next, which gives a description of how
creation came into being. The next is Sthiti Prakarana
which explains how this creation is sustained, Whether
this explanation is true or false, we will discuss later. The
next is Upashama Prakarana. Anything that comes into
being has to also be withdrawn. That is the law of nature,
It does not use the word destruction, but uses a word that
describes a gradual process of extinguishing. In Telugu,
‘we do not say the lamp has ‘aripoyindi’/gone out; instead,
we say “kondekkindi’ gradually went out, like the rising
and setting of the sun which happens gradually and not
abruptly.In Vedanta and in Yoga Vasishtha, this description
about sunrise and sunset is frequently used. The next is
Nirvana Prakarana (liberation). Sage Vasishtha covers
all these six prakaranas,
Today we begin the Vairagya Prakarana. This part of the
‘work is in the form of stories. Therefore, I hope you will
find these interesting. Those who eat prasadam from the
hands of Guru will not appreciate the taste of anything
else. Annamacharya tasted the laddu prasadam of Mother
Goddess and declared that nothing else beats that taste.
Vidura declared that the taste of a tulasi leaf (basil) is
unbeatable. Similarly, along with the taste of the stories,
you also have to develop a taste for the subject that will
be discussed here. The experience of what is not an object
is difficult to describe and explain, Here they are laying a
beautiful path for us to follow. Here Rama is an excuse for
the teaching of Truth, just as Arjuna was made the excuse
for the teaching of truth in the Bhagavad Gita
| searched everywhere for a copy of Yoga Vasishtha to
read. But I only came across a few incomplete versions
and some that were full of printing errors, thus I was
very frustrated. Finally, a person brought me a steel box
containing some books studied by Sti Narasimha Sastry,
Sri Swamiji's father, It was a treasure chest with the most
precious gems
Sri Swamiji called just now (from USA) and gave his
blessing and permission to proceed with the discourse on
Youa Vasishta. That Sadguru should cal just at this time to
tive his blessings for this discourse, as we are just about
to commence it, is indeed a wonderful blessing,
‘After looking through the collection of the books in this
box, I checked if all the different sections of Yoga Vasishta
were there, and I found a complete collection of all the
sections, Sri Narasimha Sastry had studied this collection,
published long back, in 1973. It was for me a great gift
from my grandfather. I am extremely happy that Swamiji
himself has given this gift to me inthis wonderful manner.
Any text’s value must first be understood. The intent of,
the text, what itis trying to convey, should be explained.
‘Then there should be a proper conclusion. Do not read all
kinds of commentaries and confusing versions of books.
Tis always best to read the original work. Otherwise false
interpretations are likely to mislead the readers,
First we begin with a prayer to Guru.
Gurur Brahma, Ajnanatimira, Akhandamandalakaram|
Om Purnamadah, Om Santissantissantihi
If we know the value of a work, then our interest gets
stimulated. Without knowing the worth of a book to begin
with, if you begin your study, and after traveling halfway,
find that you are not getting anywhere, then from the
middle of the ocean which way can you proceed?
‘Some people indulge in self-praise. But here, itis not so.
If Sage Vasishtha himself speaks well of this work, then
what should we think? Those who are far superior to us
are praised by us. Or those who are far superior to us will
praise us just to encourage our progress. In the case of
Sage Vasishtha, he is the most wisest ofall sages, and the
most knowledgeable. There is no one who is higher than
hhim in the field to write a commendation for his work. All
others are way too inferior to estimate the worth of the
book. Hence, he alone is qualified to comment on his own
work. Veda speaks about itself. Veda is that which clears
everyone’s doubts. Guru himself has to assure us that he
is competent to lead us on the correct path.
‘Vasishtha himself writes the praise for this work. What
does he say? He says that to overcome the difficulty that
‘we are in, of being caught in the cycle of births and deaths,
wwe require an effective strategy. We need to get freed
from this. Yoga Vasishtha is the strategy to employ, to
obtain liberation. Liberation is not going from this world
to another world. ‘That is a wrong notion. Liberation is
bliss. Youa Vasishta gives you the procedure step by step,
in a proper Sequence, on how to attain eternal bliss. This
contains the essence of the Upanishads. The 32,000 slokas
(verses)guides us to Moksha (liberation).
‘We awake from sleep, We see the Sun rising or we see
lamplight. We do not open our eyes with the intention
of seeing the light but the jyothi light ~ automatically
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becomes visible. There is no need to make any additional
effort
Ina similar mannerit is sufficient if this book is studied
with full understanding and complete faith in its teachings
(as the teaching of our Sadguru). Just as light becomes
visible to our eyes even without any effort on our part,
liberation will occur to us without any effort on our part,
by a mere understanding of this text. Who is seeing this
light? Itis the one who resides within us who is seeing
the light. Similarly, the study of this book will certainly
yield liberation. Like a light, this is placed before you
If we are capable, we can study the text on our own. It
is easy to follow Yoga Vasishtha. All other philosophical
works have to be studied under the tutelage of a guru,
They require the authority of the explanation by a guru,
You may seek the permission of your guru and begin
this study. Ordinary people may face some doubts while
studying it on their own. So, it is also good to listen to
someone who reads it and explains it to you, It removes
delusion and grants peace.
We chant Om Santissantissantihi, uttering the word Santi
three times. The number three has a great significance.
May the three worlds be at peace. May my three types
of ignorance be dispelled, May my three types of sins be
removed or destroyed. Here, we pray for the extinguishing
of our ignorance/delusion, The one and only eternal bliss
will be granted by the study of this work. If we listen to
it with attention, we gain the benefit, If you bathe in the
Ganga, if you have Sadguru’s darshan, your body, mind,
and soul get cleansed, without any further effort on your
part. Even an atheist will benefit by bathing in the Ganga
because the river has descended from heaven directly.
Like the Ganga, Yoga Vasishtha also will wash away our
ignorance.
One runs away in fright mistaking a rope for a snake, But
‘when he examines the object with a flashlight, the illusion
is dispelled. Just worship this work with reverence, as you
should all sacred scriptures like Swamij’s Life History,
Sri Datta Darsanam and the Bhagavad Gita. Keep these
books readily accessible, not locked away out of sight.
If you grasp the meaning of this work, you will become
enlightened. This is Veda itself. It should be thoroughly
examined and understood. It should be commented upon.
That is why I am attempting to explain it to you now: It
should be approached with reverence and devotion. If
you do, it will give you the four-fold benefit including
salvation.
The Veda prescribes several different karmas/actions or
rituals, Here, in the form of stories, the highest knowledge
is conveyed. In the study of this work, there will be no
difficulty. There will not be any pain or suffering. The
Upanishads also convey the same meaning as this great
work. But since here itis in the form of stories, it will keep
us entertained. There is no need to elaborate on this. Yoga
‘Vasishtha grants happiness. As their concluding words
of praise for this work, Sage Valmiki and Sage Vasishtha
declare that this book grants liberation, which is in the
form of the experience of Sat, Chit, and Ananda ~ Pure
Existence, Consciousness, and Bliss.
‘The work begins with 3 dhyana slokas for meditation. We
will discuss the meaning of these verses tomorrow.
Please chant the verses,
Yuuassarvini BhitaniPracibhantsthicand Ca
Yarraivdpasamarn Yanti Tasmai Sarytomané Namabv/t
Fut Irina Tatha Sevan Drasttdarsana DrSvabhi,
Kearta Hetuly Kriya Yosmar Tasmal JRapnvdimane Namalv/2
Sphurani Shard Yasmet Anamandasysbaré Vanaw
Sarvs Stvana Tasmuat Brahmanandemané Namaby 3
(Om Santissantissantihi
May peace prevail
Haribi Om Tatsat
Today we have begun. AC least to a small extent we have
tried to grasp the essence of Yoga Vasishtha, Let us pray
that we will be well rewarded by this experience.This is
text that should be studied joyfully, not forcibly. Please
keep that in mind, as you listen, You should keep churning
in your mind the principles of Vedanta until you fall
asleep. Until the body is given up, the study of Vedanta
must continue.
‘Swamiji says that he plays the healing music for his own
benefit, Similarly, 1 am doing this as my own personal
study. You are all joining me on this journey, each sitting
in their own seats on this bus, train, or boat. As much as
possible, keep thinking about the ideas discussed here,
‘Tomorrow we continue the discourse on Yoga Vasishtha
in the moming. During the Chaturmasya, we will have
dliscoursesin the evening too. Sri Guru Datta. continued)
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Saturn Transits into Scorpio
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SIMHA (LEO)
[Makha, Poorvaphalguni, Uttaraphalguni 1]
From the third, Saturn has slipped in to the 4th, an unfavourable
place. Yet his assumption of Tamramurti showering three-quarters of
good results is a great solace. There will be a mixture of good and
bad results. Still by August 2016 you find auguries of splendour. In
the meantime occasional results which make you cheerful make the
life significant.
Because of the nature of results. you need to function with patience and care. In the
family life you may feel happy with your consort. Still some acts of children may
infuriate you and may lead to difference with your better half, But things will be settled
in due course and your life will be restored to normalcy.
‘There are financial gains. Yet the expenses mount high. Problems of health and your
involvement in real estate business may lead to deficit budget. Even in business this
happen, But all these get gradually subdued and ultimately you feel satisfied. The
general trend will be to face difficult problems and purse through a turbulent patch of
difficulties and ultimately emerge victoriously. You cannot avoid problems. You have
to fight and win.
At times you may be troubled by incorrect diagnosis. You become frantic and consult
several physicians. The difference in opinion adds confusion to chaos. But you come
across a good solution to the problem.
Your travel pans partially succeed. Problems like getting visa disturb you. But you
exercise influence and get the things done ultimately. Your travel plan may get extended,
but when it materializes, you feel happy about the outcome.In general this period gives
you many problems, but you can solve them and feel happy.
Magha: Till the end of November, 2014 problems of health give concern. Thereafter
you feel quite happy.
Purvaphalguni: Till November 2014, you may feel happy. Till December 2015 you
face some setbacks. Later on you face success
Uttaraphalguni 1: Till November 2014, unfavourable currents cause dissatisfaction.
After that you succeed in ventures. After December 2015, you face some setbacks.
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KANYA (VIRGO)
[Uttaraphalguni 2,3,4, Hasta, Chitta 1,2]
Satur certainly graces you by transiting the 3rd house but his garb
of Lohamurti, with one-quarter of good results, reduces the intensity
of the grace.
A It is true that you succeed in ventures. But the final result achieved
fall short of expectations, You may try frantically for admitting your
son or daughter in an elite institution. But you find that he or she
gets admitted for the same course, but in the level of the institution you have aspired
for. In the same way you fix the marriage of your daughter with a bride of your choice.
Here also you are a bit disappointed at some of the deficiencies in the choice. Still there
is no cause for complaint. Till June 2015 things move well and the problems become
complex only later, But even the complicated matters are solved by you with ease and
nonchalance, but in the effort put forth is certainly great. As a businessman you invest
huge amount in some new project. At the final stages you feel that there could have
been better profit.
The fact that you have come out of the grip of Sadhe sati makes things a bit comfortable.
Your wings are not clipped and you are really excited in the success in some matters
which have been tormenting you fora long time. The matters relating to loan for example
end in your favour, But the results may disappoint you a bit.
You may make profit in several ventures. The financial help is easily extended to you
by the people concerned. Your industry and sincerity pay you, though you have no
cause for getting overjoyed.
Uttaraphalguni 2, 3, 4: Things are colourless till November 2014. You are successful
afterwards. By December 2015 you face some health problems.
Hasta: You feel comfortable till November 2014. Afterwards, you are engulfed by
some reverses. After December 2015 you feel cheerful.
Chitta 1, 2: In the beginning there will be setbacks. After November 2014, you are
thrilled by successes. After December 2014 minor setbacks annoy you.
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TULA (LIBRA)
[Chitta 3,4, Swati and Visakha 1,2,3]
Saturn transits the 2nd and the intense period of Sade Sathi is over.
He dons Rajatamurti which is auspicious. Thus the period showers
some good results coupled with some undesirable experiences.
Problems in the family disturb you. But from June 2015 to August
2016 you may feel that things are normal. The loans you received can
be settled. Problems relating to your properties assume importance,
but you can solve them with skill.
‘There may be problems relating to children, They may become recalcitrant and defy.
You may suggest a course of action for them which may not be to their taste. Your son or
daughter may disturb you with his or her love story and put you to hardship. However,
these things reach a happy settlement. You may feel that all is well that ends well
In this period you must exercise caution in your dealings. You may be misled by people
feigning friendship to act in their favour, You should avoid matters relating to money
in this case. If you deal with them you may get embroiled in difficulty. Ultimately you
may throw off the hackles and extricate yourself. But the agony you undergo is really
great and could be avoided.
In a similar way you may give promises to close people and finally find it hard to keep
it up. You are made a scapegoat at times. Be careful in uttering expressions without
pre-mediation. A mistaken interpretation given by the listener leads you to an unpleasant
state of affairs.
You may try to help them and forget your family and finally incur the displeasure of
your family members.
Chitta 3,4: In the beginning there will be setbacks. After November 2014, you succeed
in ventures. After that there will be mixed results.
Swati: In the beginning you get wealth. After November 2014 problems of health cause
concern. After December 2015 you emerge victoriously in ventures.
Visakha 1, 2, 3: In the beginning you are troubled by health problems. After that you
sueceed in ventures. After December 2015 you are troubled by unfavourable currents.
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VRISCHIKA (SCORPIO)
[Visakha 4, Anuradha, Jyestha]
Saturn transits the natal move, the intense period of Sade Sathi and the
¥ y period ahead is unpleasant experiences in general. That he assumes
SZ, | Tamramurti with half the good results is matter of solace. Yet it does
SBR
SEBEL | not counterpoise the otherwise unfavourable position. In the midst
of difficulties there is smear of good results too. Particularly till June
Q 2015 and after August 2016 Saturn’s beneficial effects are to some
extant reduced by providential grace.
ses domestic problems disturb you. If the conjugal life is generally happy
and there is harmony between the husband and the wife this may not affect much. Some
differences may cause dissatisfaction. The problems of children often impinge in your
life and you get infuriated with your consort. This leads to the disarray in the family.
In some cases it may lead even to breaking up conjugal relations. But some senior
kinsman interfere and settle matters amicably.
In the official, you may undergo change to an inconvenient place and it may become
difficult to settle down in the new place. Businessmen face the withdrawal of regular
clients partly due to the attitude of their assistants. Patience is essential to handle such
issues.
The health of senior kinsman, particularly mother disturbs you. There may be partial
recovery in some cases. You are sometimes sidelined despite the intrinsic importance
you enjoy. The matters are manipulated by your rival waiting for a suitable opportunity
to insult you.
You may be forced by your associates to flout the laws and extend you to help others.
Try to avoid such things. Otherwise you may land in trouble. When you do try to buy
properties or valuable goods do not trust intermediaries especially those who are dark
complexioned or law-breakers. The main problem is that despite your efforts the returns
are meagre.
Visakha 4: Initially there will be problems of health. After November 2014, there will
be financial gains. Then there may be setbacks.
Anuradha: Initially favourable currents cheer you up. After November 2014, you face
tough problems. After 2015 December you feel quite happy at the successes.
Jyestha: Initially you are concerned about the health of senior kinsmen. Then there
will be financial gain, After December 2015, you meet with some reverses.
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DHANUS (SAGITTARIUS)
[Moola, Poorvashada, Uttarashadha 1]
Saturn is in the 12th, which is not good, more so because he assumes
Svanamurti which is an undesirable position. With both of these touching,
the Zero mark what good results can one expect. But between June 2015
and August 2016 when the Jupiterian transit is good you get some good
results in the midst of difficulties.
You are a man with self-confidence and there is a grammar in your life.
But you face setbacks and unexpected reverses and when you face these after being crowned
with success in the past are really nonplussed. ‘Try to be close-lipped in general, When you
are provoked by others, particularly those who feign friendship, giving vent to your feelings
even if you can justify your stand may lead to unpleasant consequences.
This makes the beginning of Sadhe Sathi and you feel the pinch as time advances. You have
planned many things mentally visualized fascinating schemes, conceived of a modus operandi,
and decided to seek the help of your faithful colleagues. Yet your dream is shattered by
unexpected moves of the persons working against you
Your expenses mounts high. Family expenses relating to the education of children, treatment,
of old parents etc. cause concern. During the middle portion you may feel a bit relieved. But,
on the whole you have to taste the bitter experiences.
You are certainly able and can execute even difficult tasks. But you are denied the opportunities
despite your industry. There are people who desire sadistic pleasure in finding you struggling
in life. You are straightforward in general. Your nature becomes a bane at times. Your kinsmen
may approach you to do favour to an undeserving person, But you are willing to flout the
norms, go out-of-the way and display an act of favouritism, But this act leads to unpleasant
experiences. Since the time is not good, but for the middle portion, you do the remedial
measures with fervour, to alleviate the pain endeared.
Moola: Initially problems of health disturb you. After November 2014, you earn wealth. The
end causes reverses.
Poorvashada: Initially you feel happy at the success. After 2014, you face setbacks. In the
end you become cheerful.
Uttarashada 1: Initially you are disturbed by challenges. After November 2014, there will
be financial gain, After December 2015, you face reverses.
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MAKARA (CAPRICORN)
[Uttarashadha 2, 3, 4, Sravana, Dhanistha 1, 2]
Saturn’s transit in the 12th is splendid, but his assumption of Lohamurti
makes all the difference. You come across many pleasant experiences,
A, yet you have a feeling that things could have been better
‘You find that many hurdles get easily removed. There is flow of income
and even unexpected gins, But when you compete for some position
there are too many contestants and the fate drags to a relatively important,
position, If you take part in sports the implacable umpire bent upon faultfinding charge sheets
with many defaults and underrate your achievements, You get some reward, but nor as a desire
or deserve. In this way you find successes in many spheres, but the achievements fall short
of expectations.
In fact you will be surprised to find the change in the attitude of many antagoni
. Those who
were working against now favour you and you feel satisfied. But in the final stages you find
some unpleasant results along with the successes you achieve.
Marriage proposals blocked earlier may suddenly click and you can raise enough finds for the
conduct of the function. The only dissatisfaction is that things have not occurred as you wished.
You get possession of new houses, vehicles etc. You are not extravagant, But you resort to
luxuries because of the new developments and find it easy to manage the situation. Avoid
unneces
‘ary expenses, Your position among the kinsmen will improve. People who have
bypassed you earlier now seek your counsel on important matters. You become a man to be
reckoned with. You may also gain by local or foreign travels. Your special skill will be applauded
and you get a suitable assignment which suits you mentally. But you do not get the uniqueness
you aspired for. ‘This is what makes otherwise excellent period a bit dull.
Uttarashada 2, 3, 4: Initially you face setbacks. After November 2014, you gain wealth.
Afterwards you face setbacks.
Sravana: In the beginning you are cheered by the experiences. After November 2014, you
face setbacks. After December 2015 you face successes.
Dhanistha 1, 2: In the beg
meet with success. After December 2015 you face reverses.
ining health problems cause concern, After November 2014, you
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