Navagrahas, The Planetary deities

Navagrahas

                     

                            

The Navagrahas play an important role in Hindu religion. They are considered to be the Cosmic influences on the lives of every living being on Earth. And hence they are supposed to have a significant impact on the lives of every living being.

Hindus worship the Navagrahas for peace and harmony, for removal of obstacles and, for success in all their efforts.

The Navagrahas are found in every Temple.

 

From the book “Vedic Heritage Teaching Program” by Sunita and Sundar Ramaswamy
(Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, PA, 1993), volume 2.

Introduction
Invoking the Lord in the form of planetary deities is one of the unique forms of
worshipping God seen in the Vedic culture. The planetary deities are perceived as
playing a significant role in the life of an individual. Jyoti¬am, one of the Ved¹ngas, includes astronomy and astrology. Jyoti¬am connects the life events of a human being to the orderly patterns of the movements of the planets in the earth’s solar system.

In addition, astrology is a predictive science based upon the positions of the various planets (a horoscope) cast at the time of one’s birth. While the horoscope indicates the life pattern destined at birth, the law of karma enables an individual, within the confines of his birth, to exercise free will through actions and to change destined events. These actions include prayers known as santi.

Santis are specific prayers offered to God who is invoked in the form of various planetary deities called grahas. Jyoti¬am recognizes nine planets, nava grahas, that are associatedwith various life experiences. These planetary deities also preside over the twelve signs of the zodiac in the following order: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.

Navagraha Devat's

Surya devata - The Sun God
Because the sun's essential nature is light, it is called the ¹tmak¹raka or the presiding deity of the atma. The sun governs a person's confidence, authority, and status. The sun is also the presiding deity of the eyes and rules the sign Leo. The Vishnu Purana (2.8.15) states that the sun does not move; nor does it rise or set. Rising and setting imply appearance and disappearance.

Candra devata - The Moon God
The moon is the presiding deity of the mind and emotions. This devata is depicted with crescent moon/ holding lotus buds in his hands. He rules the sign of Cancer.

Kuja devata - The Mars God
The deity Kuja is also known as Mangala or Ang¹raka. In the Puranas he is also described as Karttikeya, the son of Lord ˜iva and Goddess Uma. He is depicted as wearing red clothes and carrying a spear. He governs the qualities of courage and bravery, and presides over siblings and health. He rules Aries and Scorpio.

Budha devata - The Mercury God
Budha is the deity who presides over intelligence. He governs a person's teaching
capacities. He is depicted as holding the Vedas in one hand and a sword, a mace, and a shield in his other hands. He rules Gemini and Virgo.

Guru devata - The Jupiter God
Guru is the presiding deity of religious inclinations and prosperity. He is also the
presiding deity of married life for women. He is described in the Puranas as BÅhaspati, the preceptor of the devatas. He is often depicted in a standing posture with four hands, in one of which he holds a weapon called the vajra-¹yudha. He rules Sagittarius and Pisces.

Sukra devata - The Venus God
sukra is the presiding deity of material comforts, arts, culture, and aesthetics. He is also the presiding deity of love and married life for men. In the Puranas he is depicted as being the preceptor of King Bali. Sukra is depicted as standing with his hands folded. He is the ruler of Taurus and Libra.

Sani devata - The Saturn God
Sani is the presiding deity of longevity, calamities, and difficulties in life, and, at the same time, of renunciation and spiritual wisdom. He presides over painful experiences and inner growth. In the Pur¹ªas, he is considered the son of the Sun God. He is depicted with a dark complexion, bearing a mace, and moving at a slow pace. He has a crow as his vehicle. His eyes are generally blindfolded because of the belief that his glance is very powerful and may bring misfortune. He rules Capricorn and Aquarius.

Rahu and Ketu devatas - The R¹hu God and the Ketu God
Rahu is the presiding deity of worldly desires and Ketu is the presiding deity of moksha, or freedom from limitations. Astronomically, they are not planets but the northern and southern nodal points of the moon. They are closely connected to each other astrologically. Mythologically, they are born of a rakasa (demon). The upper half of Rahu's body is similar to a man, while the lower half is like a snake. Conversely, the upper half of Ketu's body is similar to the head of a snake, while the lower half is like a man. They do not rule any signs but give the effects of the ruler of the signs where they are situated.

In many Indian temples, there is an altar dedicated to the nine planetary devatas. They are placed in the following manner, facing specific directions as pointed by the arrows:

OM TAT SAT

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LORD SHRI JAGANNATH TEMPLE

 

                Obeisance to Shri Purusottama
                                              day after day
                                 Who is the crest jewel of the Blue Hill.
                                         the Lord of the Universe,
                                           the Enemy of Demons,
                                         the Ocean of Compassion.
                              Who is lovely like the deep blue rain cloud,
                         Who holds the disc and the lotus in his two hands ,
                              Whose visage is embellished by the full-moon
                                        Whose eyes are like blue lotus
                                       indulgently glancing at Lakshmi             
                                                                        
 JAGANNATH- DHARMA :  THE SUMMUM BONUM

Jagannath- Dharma is a compendium of, probably, all existing and possible facets of spirituality. Its autochthonous richness combines and absorbs within its fold all cross-cultural spiritual philosophies, and, at times, transcends these. So, "cult" is misnomer and "religion", of too narrow dimension to connote it. "Jagannath- Dharma" is the appropriate way to name this eternal (sanatana) concept of spirituality. It is not merely intellectual conformity or ceremonial piety. It is not an amalgam, but a spiritual synthesis. It is expansive and constrictive, pluralistic and sectarian. Its lesson is that religion must be construed not in terms of any particular belief but simply as a way of lacking at the world of human - experience as a whole.

Jagannath was called "Purusottama" since his origin at Puri or Purusottam - Kshetra (the abode of Purusottam) since pre-historic times. The Rig Veda refers to him as the Daru (sacred log of wood) of Purusottama, afloat on the eastern sea. The name "Jagannath" (Lord of the Universe) is invariably a collective representation of the Triad (Jagannath - Balabhadra - Subhadra) and has been in use since the dawn of the last millenium.

Jagannath - Dharma believes in the Rig Vedic concept of the Supreme Truth. The Triad, conceived as one, represents the three attributes of creation, maintenance and destruction. The use of "OM" in the worship is a reflection of the Vedic strain. Sudarshana, the Jyoti Brahma, represents the formless and along with the Triad is conceived as one. The Supreme is formless and with form, He is with qualities and beyond qualities. The Supreme is shown as transcending contradiction in his infinite perfection.

He has multiform manifestations. He is Siva or Bhairava and goddess Vimala is Bhairavi. Saivism and Saktism are fused in him. The use of "Klim" mantra in worship gives him a tantric image.

The Triad is deified by the Jainas as manifestation of the Jaina "Tri-ratna" (three gems of Jainism) representing right knowledge, right thought and right perception.

Jagannath is identified with Buddha. His iconographics representation without hands and feet is approximating to the meditating Buddha. The Triad is depicted as Buddha, Dharma and Sangha - the three gems of Buddhism, some Buddhists even find discernible affinity of the car-festival with Buddhist festivals. The Tooth-relic of Buddha is supposedly inside the images of the triad and is known as "Brahma-Padartha" (Divine-Matter).

Christian authors like Sylvan Levy and sources like the Aquarian Gospel have established that Puri was visited by a Christian Apostle during the times of Jesus Christ. The Christian concepts of love, compassion, charity and fellow-feeling are almost exact reproductions of the value- endowed Vedic paradigms of humanistic tradition that PurusottamaKshetra signified in those remote times.

Initial animosity and ignorance of the Muslims had seen many attempts at desecration of the Jagannath Temple during early period of Muslim rule. A gradual moderation in the fastidious Muslim outlook brought them to reconcile with Jagannath Dharma. Even the Muslim broke through Islamic Thackles to visit the Temple and eat the Mahaprasad (food-offerings to the Triad) with the Hindus jointly. The Mahaprasad brotherhood continued long and this tradition transcends inter - religious barriers. visitors like Amir Ali, writers like Niamatullah, Ahmad Razi, Asgar Ali, Malik Mohammad Jaisi and poets like Osman of Gazipur attest to it. Salabega, a Muslim of Orissa, consecrated his life to devotion of the triad and his mystic yearnings and pleas before Jagannath still reverberate. His tomb on the path of the Car-festival bears testimony to it.

Interestingly, tradition has it that Kabir visited Puri and was enamoured of the Triad. A monastery was set up by him at Puri which still goes by the name of Kabir- Chaura, Till now, Hindus and Muslims visiting Puri have to go there first and jointly eat food and drink (Torani) there. The inter- religious fusion is more than just a tradition. The human race cannot be vitiated by religious distinctions in the larger contexts of spiritualism is the supreme message. It is unique, and is not to be found elsewhere.

Similar is the tradition of "Guru Ka Langar" at Bauli and Mangu monasteries set up to commemorate Nanak's visit to Puri. A universal mode of spirituality and religious tradition irrespective of time, clime and country, being craved for by Nanak, was at last found by jim in the Jagannath Dharma during his visit to Puri. This tradition of the founder of Sikhism was so rich that devout sikhs continue to adore the Triad. Even Maharaj Ranjit Singh wanted to present the Koh-i-noor diamond to Lord Jagannath.

Adi Sankaracharya visited Puri and set up his monastery (Govardhan Math) at Puri under his disciple Padma padacarya. Sankara stood for the philosophy of Advaita (non-duality). For redemption of soul, one must learn the Vedas and cap it by personal mystic experience through Laya (complete absorption) in Brahman. This is the path of mystic trance (samadhi) for the Jivanmukta. The other path is vyutthana or reversion to common life when the spectacle of the world returns but does not delude him since he has already realized its metaphysical falsity. At Puri, Sankara found in the Jagannath Dharma a magnificent blend of both. He understood that divinity should not be held apart from humanity. The crest of Bhagavatism which Sankara was riding then converged with the Jagannath Dharma which he realized as the summum Boonum of every spiritual and metaphysical pattern. The head (Mahant) of the Govardhan Math at Puri is a house-holder, unlike the other three set up by Adi Sankara. The tradition still continues.

Tradition of pilgrimage brought other savants to Puri, The Jerusalem of Hinduism' Vaisnavism was championed by Narahari Tirtha at Puri till the visit of Ramanuja, the 4 saint of vishistadvaita philosophy. He preached the gospel of self surrender, got royal approval to start the "Pancaratra" mode of worship, introduced goddess Lakshmi and the offering of cooked rice, and put a premium on chanting of the holy name. He found in Jagannath- Dharma a harmonious combination of absolutism with personal theism along the Vedantic line of "Prasthanatraya". The Emar Math and the tital mark on the temple bear his testimony.

Nimbarka the vaishnavite saint of south India visited to introduce the concept of Radha and Krushna. The saint poet of Orissa, Jayadeva was to take it up through his monumental work "Geetagovinda". The "Devadasi" (virgin consecrated to God) was introduced. Yet, not until Chaitanya would such a concept gain ground. Vishnuswami of South India was another illustrious savant. Madhvacharya introduced "Rama" cult in Puri.

Keeping with the rich spiritual tradition, King Kapilendra Deva proclaimed Jagannath as the "King" and himself as His first servitor. The "Chhera Panhara" tradition is its supreme manifestation. The resurgent Brahminical tradition was kept in effective check and the synthesis of tribal- Aryan tradition since the legendary king Indradhumna was kept alive as a tradition of caste-less, spiritually egalitarian society. The role of the Sudras as an integral part of the categories of temple servitors blends well with Caste - less Mahaprasadbrotherhood till today.

Ramananda, the mentor of Chaitanya, believed in devotion but Chaitanya apotheosized it through ecstatic trance. Ganapati Bhatta saw Ganesha and Tulsidas saw Rama in the Triad.

Indeed the Triad represents the supreme divine consciousness, epitomsing Sat, Chit, and Anand. Such a powerful conception of synthesis and regenesis is unique in the entire world.
  
Om Tat Sat

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Shukra Kavacham

 

Translated by P. R. Ramachander

Shukra is the diety of Danav's and Asuras. The Son of Bhrigu He is very famous sage and son of Brugu. If any problems are caused by him or if one wants to earn lots of wealth, this Kavacham should be read on Fridays.

Mrunala kundendu payoja suprabham,
Peethambaram, prasrutha maksha malinam,
Samastha sasthrartha vidhim mahantham,
Dhyayeth kavim vanchitha maartha sidhaye., 1

All desires would get fulfilled by meditating on that poet,
Who shines like the white lotus born out of the sea,
Who wears yellow silks, who is known to wear garland of beads,
And who is a very great individual knowing the meaning of all sasthras.

Om Siro may Bhargava pathu, Baalam pathu grahadhipa,
Nethre daithya guru pathu, srothre may chandana dyuthi., 2

Let the son of Brugu protect my head,
Let the lord of planets protect my hair,
Let the teacher of asuras protect my eyes,
And let my ears be protected by,
He who is lustrous like sandal wood.

Pathu may nasikaam kavyo, vadanam daithya vanditha,
Vachanam chosna pathu, kandam sri kanda bhakthiman., 3

Let the writer of epics protect my nose,
Let my face be protected by he who is worshipped by asuras,
Let my words be protected by the hungry one,
And let my neck be protected by the great devotee of Vishnu.

Bhujou thejo nidhi pathu, kukshim pathu mano vraja,
Nabhim braghu sutha pathu, madhyam pathu mahee priya,., 4 

Let my hand be protected by the treasure of light,
Let my belly be protected by him who is the choice of my mind,
Let my stomach be protected by son of Brughu,
And let my middle be protected by the darling of earth.

Katim may pathu viswathma, ooru may sura poojitha,
Janum jadya hara pathu, jange jnana vatham vara., 5 

Let my hip be protected by soul of the universe,
Let my thigh be protected by him who is worshipped by devas,
Let my knees be protected by enemy of sluggishness,
And let my calf be protected by he who is great among knowledgeable.

Gulphou guna nidhi pathu, pathu padhou varam bhara,
Sarvanyangani may pathu,swarna mala parishkrutha., 6 

Let my ankle be protected by treasure of goodness,
Let my feet be protected by he who grants boons,
And let all my limbs be protected by he who wears golden garland.

Ya idham kavacham patathi sradhyanwitha,
Na thasya jayathe peeda, bhargavasya prasadatha., 7 

He who reads this armour with devotion,
Will never get any problems by the grace of son of Brugu.

Idhi Brahmanda purane Shukra kavacham sampoornam. 

Thus ends the armour of Venus occurring in Brahmanda Purana.

OM TAT SAT !

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Planet (Strength) Bala Importance ...

Planet Bala Importance ...

The Planets produce their results depending upon their strong or weakness in a horoscope. Determination of the exact strength of planets demands an elaborate, mathematical calculation.

Units of Planetary Strengths
It’s so vital to express the strength of planets in Rupas and Shashtyamshas (units and subunits). 60 Shashtyamshas (subunits) makes a Rupa (a unit).

Each planet is supposed to get a particular share of strength when he occupies a particular position. There are the following six kinds (sources) of strengths, known as Shadbala are:
1) Positional strength (Sthana Bala)
2) Directional Strength (Dig Bala)
3) Temporal Strength (Kaala Bala)
4) Motional Strength (Cheshta Bala)
5) Inherent Strength (Naisargika)
6) Aspectual Strength (Drig Bala)

1) Sthanabala-This is the strength which a planet derives by virtue of his occupying a particular house in a horoscope. A planet gets sthanabala when he is exalted, is in his own house, moolatrikona and friendly house or when he is in own sign in shadvargas.
Basically this is the strength of a planet because of its position. This is comprised of -:
1) Uchcha Bala -: this is the strength due to the exaltation of a planet. A planet gets one Rupa(or (60 Shashtyamshas) of strength when at its exact point of exaltation. And it gets “0” a unit when at its exact point of debilitation (180 degree), the strength varies from 60 shashtyamshas to 0 Shashtyamsha. Each 3 degree of planet’s longitude thus corresponds to strength of 1 shashtyamsha.

2) Sapta-vargaja Bala-:
The Sapta (7) Vargas’s comprise of the Rashi(D-1), Hora(D-2), Drekkana(D-3), Sapthamsha(D-7), Navmsha(D-9), Dwadashamsha(D-12) and Trimshamsha(D-30).
(A) Rashi Chart -: the strength depends on the location of the planet -:
1) Moolatrikona = 45,000 Shashtyamshas
2) Own House = 30,000 Shashtyamshas
3) Adhi Mitra = 22,500 Shashtyamshas
4) Mitra House = 15,000 Shashtyamshas
5) Sama House = 7,500 Shashtyamshas
6) Shatru House =3,750 Shashtyamshas
7) Adhi- Shatru =1,875 Shashtyamshas

(B)The remaining 6 Vargas’s -:
Moolatrikonna sign is not considered in the 6 Vargas’s () charts. The planets in the remaining all these 6 Vargas receives similar strength.
1) Own House = 30,000 Shashtyamshas
2) Adhi-Mitra (bosom friend) = 22,500 Shashtyamshas
3) Mitra (Friend) 15,000 Shashtyamshas
4) Sama (Equal) = 7,500 Shashtyamshas
5) Shatru (Enemy) = 3,750 Shashtyamshas
6) Adhi – Shatru (Bitter Enemy) = 1,875 Shashtyamshas

3) Oja-yugama Rashi Bala-:
The Moon and Venus in even signs in Rashi Moon sign
The Sun, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn in odd signs in D1, each gets strength of = 15 shashtyamshas, otherwise no strength.

4) Oja-yugama Navmsha Bala -:
The Moon and Venus in even signs in Navmsha
The Sun, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn in odd signs in D9, each gets strength of = 15 shashtyamshas, otherwise no strength.

5) Kendradi Bala -:
Planets in Kendra (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th house) gets = 60 Shashtyamshas, those in panpharas =30 Shashtyamshas, and those in apoklimas = 15 Shashtyamshas of strength.

6) Drekkana Bala -:
Sun, Mars, Jupiter (male) planets in first Drekkana,
Mercury and Saturn (Eunuchs) in middle Drekkana
Moon and Venus (Female) planets in last Drekkana gets 15 Shashtyamshas of strength each. If these planets are outside these Drekkanas they get no strength.

2. Digbala-This is the directional strength. Jupiter and Mercury have Digbala in the east (that is, when they are positioned in Ascendant lagna), Sun and Mars have Digbala in the South (10th house), Saturn in the West (7th house), Venus and Moon in the North (4th house) and opposites (180 degree away) house it will receive( 0 ) zero shashtyamsha’s, i.e Venus and Moon in South (10th house) receives no strength. And in between receives proportionate strength at a rate of (1) Shashtyamsha for every 3 degree of arc.

3. Chesta bala (Motional Strength) Sun and Moon get this source of strength when they are in 10,11,12,1,2 Rashi Signs and Gemini sign (which is Sun's northernly course i.e. Uttarayana). Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn get this source of strength when they are in retrograde motion or when they are in conjunction with Moon (i.e. within 12" of Moon).
The Sun has the same Ayana bala and Cheshta Bala.
The Moon has the same Paksha Bala and Cheshta Bala.

4. Kaala bala-This means temporal strength. Moon, Mars, Saturn are powerful at night (i.e. in chart of
Night births). Sun, Jupiter and Venus are powerful during the day (obtains 60 Shashtyamshas of strength at exact local noon).
Mercury is powerful (always gets 60 shashtyamshas) both during the day and in the night.
Malefic and benefic are powerful during the dark half and bright half of the lunar month respectively.
Mercury is powerful at sunrise, Sun at noon, Saturn in the evening, Mars at first part of the night' Moon at night and Venus at the last part of the night' Jupiter is powerful always" Planets are said to be powerful in their week days, months and -years.

5. Drig bala-'Drig bala is reckoned as a result of aspect to which each planet is subjected to by the other.
The aspect of a malefic or an enemy planet lessens the Drig bala of the aspccted planets while the Drig bala is increased if he receives the aspect of a benefic or a friendly planet.

6. Naisargik bala-This means permanent or natural strength. Sun, Moon, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars and Saturn are strong in the above order. Sun is most powerful (60 Shashtyamshas) and Saturn has (8.57) the least natural strength or naisargik bala.

Our classical texts have laid down very detailed principles to work out the strength of the planets on the basis of the sources of theses strength described above.

It is a very lengthy process and very few astrologers take the trouble of going in that much detail.

Experience and practice will enable us all without arithmetical calculations to Judge the strengths of planets in a horoscope.

however as they say, HAAR KE AAGEY JEET HAI ... :)

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Om Tat Sat ! 

Meditation via Water Sounds !

Even before birth we are about 95% water we are submerged in water in our mothers womb which protects us from harm and keeps us nourished, when we are born we are 70% water and if by coincidence, 70% of our plant is covered in water.

It will come as no surprise to you that water is like a magnet to us, drawing us to its hypnotic therapeutic properties. when we see a lake, we want to swim in it, dip our toes in, throw a fishing line in, float a boat on it, dive in it, or just sit and become mesmerized by its enchantment.

We hear water trickling from a stream, Many of us are drawn to its peaceful sound. The majority of us go on holiday and its by the sea side, or at a lodge by a lake, anything that involves water, many of us are there simply because it is natures way of soothing us.

There are so many different techniques in which we can use water relaxation, the most popular one would be to bath in hot bubbly water surrounded in a fusion of candle light whilst listening to some relaxing music, scented with just a few drops of essential oils, leaving a meditative state an easier option in which to enter.Taking a dip at the local swimming baths is another option, which is popular for people of all ages.

Meditating to the water sound is so soothing ,the benefits are the same, great for mind toning, relieving stress and for overall enjoyment

One form of water relaxation therapy, which has to be one of the best ways of attaining deep relaxation, is the floatation Aquariums/tanks/floatrooms. Using a sensory deprivation treatment, this is a form of water therapy which enhances mind, body and spirit well being.

Relaxing in your favourite armchair, the house is peaceful except for the gentle trickle coming from the fish tank. The fish are flitting in and out of the bubbles and the light shines brightly illuminating the colours.

It is difficult not to become hypnotised by the water in the tank. This is another type of relaxation therapy which is visualization, having a beautiful vision is just as relaxing as getting involved with the physical side, it is a successful method in relieving stress.

I love to hear Ocean, Sea,lake, waterfalls ( water floating sounds) , so rejuvenating , so refresh , brings calmness to soul .....! 

Enjoy the sounds and feel amazing deep within....

The voice of nature brings enticing experiance to us .

Birth Yogas

Nitya (नित्य) yogas occur every day. Nitya means continual , perpetual , eternal as the angle-distance between the sun ( surya ) and moon ( Chandra) happen continually.

Some like to call this nitya 'daily' , as it continues day-in and day-out. And we know yoga is union. So it is the continual union of the sun + moon that forms a yoga day-in and day-out.

In Astrology, We measure 27 of these unions throughout the month. It is based upon the angle ° distance between the sun and the moon. If we take 360° and divide by 27 = 13°20' of an arc ( some write 13.33°). So for each 13.33° a yoga is formed.

When you are born, your birth took place in one of these yogas… It is the combination of the Sun+Moon that is at the core of your birth ( Atman or jiva + Mind) and what is added to this Atman+mind? The Lagna or the body. So this yoga is one data point that gives just a clue on the quality of the individual coming into this creation and the work of the Universe.

These yogas are not to be confused with other yogas that are formed such as Ravi yogas, Chandra yogas, Dhanaya, yogas and the like.

The method of calculating the nitya yoga is the following:
(Sun's Longitude + Moon's Longitude) divided by 13°20'
The resulting quotent tells you which of the 27 yogas are active. Some people like to convert the Longitudes all in to minutes then divide by 800 minutes ( also = to 13°20' )


Examples
Lets say you do a calculation and your answer is less then one… this indicates that the 1st yoga is active. Said another way the sun and moon are both within 13°20' of each other. Lets show this with the following example:
Sun is 5° and moon is 1° . (5° + 1°)/ 13°20' = .45 and therefore Vishkumbha Yoga.

Another: Sun is 92° and moon is 46°33' = (92° + 46°33')/13°20' =10.39 or Vriddhi Yoga. Why did 10.39 yield Vriddhi Yoga, the 11th listed yoga? Because Ganda , the 10th yoga is completed, and then the 11th yoga period begins with any fraction calculated above 10 ( 10.1 or 10.2 , 10.3… ) i.e. after the 10th yoga.


The combined longitudes of the Sun and the Moon is  called a Nithya Yoga. There are 27 Nithya Yogas  based on the 27 constellations which tenant the Ecliptic. The calculation of Nithya Yoga is simple. Add the longitude of the Moon to the longitude of the Sun, divide it by 13 degrees 20 minutes and you get the Nithya Yoga.

Nithya Yoga =   Longitude of Sun + Longitude of Moon / 13 degrees 20 minutes

These are the effects of being born in different Nithya Yogas -:

The First NITHYA YOGA : VISHKAMBA
Those born under VISHKAMBA NITHYAYOGA  have  predictive or prognosticating ability.They are spiritual minded and not materialstic. They are  interested in  the  divine and the occult side of life. They love all that moves.  It is quite possible that they have a small bend of the body when they walk.

The Second NITHYA YOGA : PREETHI
They are workaholics  as they are born in  PREETHI NITHYAYOGA. Their  public relations are excellent  because of their sincerity and altruistic nature. They have a sacrificing  mentality and they come up in life always. Their love for all that lives is their best forte.

The Third NITHYA YOGA : AYUSHMATH
Those born under AYUSHMATH NITHYAYOGA   have leadership qualities which paves the  way for success. The  Nithya Yoga in which they are born is self-explanatory as it  confers  longevity. Their decisions  are always  accepted  in  society  without  objections. Their life is made happy by these factors.

The Fourth NITHYA YOGA : SOUBHAGYA
Special  signs in their hands &  feet are indicated by  SOUBHAGYA NITHYA YOGA.  The  distribution, preparation  and  the  quality of food  stuffs  interest  them and  they may  take  this up as their  profession .  Their income  may  come  from  associated  sources .It  is  possible  that  they may stay away in far away places.

The Fifth NITHYA YOGA : SOBHANA
Visual art and display  interest them as they are born in SOBHANA NITHYAYOGA .  Their work is always  characterised  by  an artistic  element  and  they are  always  lucky  in their profession.  Their public  relations are good. They have  taste for  good food and  they possess
happiness & possessions.

The Sixth NITHYA YOGA : ATHIGANDHA
Those born under ATHIGANDHA NITHYAYOGA   appreciate the fine arts, movies & music. They enjoy  fighting  and quarrelling even as they are detached. They are difficult  to be  influenced and they are strong-minded & courageous. They have high integrity.

The Seventh NITHYA YOGA : SUKARMA
As they are born in  SUKARMA NITHYAYOGA  they are noble in their outlook  and dignified in their manners. Dutiful  they are and they can easily impress their colleagues with   excellent  performance. Their words  and actions are good and they are charitable by nature.

The Eighth NITHYA YOGA : DRITHI
As they are born in  DRITHI NITHYAYOGA  they will enjoy  scientific knowledge and they are interested in inventions. They are astounded and impressed by space travel. They have  expertise and ability for effective communications. They are strong minded &  unassailable.

The Ninth NITHYA YOGA : SOOLA
As they are born in  SOOLA NITHYAYOGA  they have gymnastic bodies.They are  sharp on the  thinking level  &  the  active level. They are  proud of their abilities & possessions both material and intellectual. They are shorttempered & quarrelsome. 

The Tenth NITHYA YOGA : GANDHA
As they are  born in  GANDHA NITHYAYOGA  they are likely to be tall.They may  have  to  deal  with bad  elements  in  society which may cause  unpopularity & discontent in the beginning. But their will power determination  & workaholism will save them finally.

The Eleventh NITHYA YOGA : VRIDDHI
Their analytical ability & intellectuality are  all part and parcel of VRIDDHI  NITHYAYOGA. They love  their family and children so much &  this is  their wealth. The  opportunities  they get  and their childhood environment always determine their progress.

The Twelfth NITHYA YOGA : DHRUVA
As they are born in  DHRUVA  NITHYAYOGA  they are physically robust having wellbuilt bodies. They will  be  known as men of patience due to the peace of mind they enjoy. Their health will be allright.They earn respect for their reliability. 

The Thirteenth NITHYA YOGA : VYAGHATHA
Those born under VYAGHATHA NITHYAYOGA   are prone to anger. As  they are short  tempered  their associates may not always freely communicate with them . Their eyes will be peculiar and they are acceptable to others. They may seem eccentric to many.

The Fourteenth NITHYA YOGA : HARSHANA
As they are born in  HARSHANA NITHYAYOGA they become leaders whereever they are placed  due to  inherent  leadership qualities. These qualities will  manifest depending on the challenges &  opportunities they get. They stand  by Truth and fight for it.

The Fifteenth NITHYA YOGA : VAJRA
As  they are born in  VAJRA NITHYAYOGA  they have analytical minds. They will be considered  as trouble  makers  right from childhood.They are  good  at  faultfinding  which  is  good in inspection or superintending jobs. They should see the positive side of people.

The Sixteenth NITHYA YOGA : SIDDHI
As they are born in  SIDDHI  NITHYAYOGA they are  blessed by intelligence and prosperity. They have strong  minds in  strong bodies.They enjoy the joys of this  world as if  they  are heavenly gifts. They will have the prosperity of children.

The Seventeenth NITHYA YOGA : VYATHIPATHA
As they are  born in  VYATHIPATHA NITHYAYOGA  they will have to face abundant problems and failures, even from the start. But their determination & sangfroid in the  face of adversity will surely bring home the bacon. They may become hard & cruel because of the hard bludgeonings received in early life.


The Eighteenth NITHYA YOGA : VARIYAN
As they are born in  VARIYAN NITHYAYOGA  they tend to follow  Philosophy & Religion.  Even  their enemies are flabbergasted  by their courage, selfconfidence  &  pride. Their partners will be proud of them in a  secret  way  which  may not be  expressed in public. They enjoy wealth.

The Ninteenth NITHYA YOGA : PARIKHA
PARIKHA NITHYAYOGA  makes them fighters. Even  though this is the secret of their success this  tendency  should be  controlled  lest it brings trouble to others.  They have an  innate interest in arms & ammunition  related toys. They are small in size.

The Twentieth NITHYA YOGA : SIVA
As they are born  in  SIVA NITHYAYOGA  they are cool, calm & collected. They earn  the  respect of good people &  they do not get excited easily. Their wealth is  never  exhibited  by  them but seen by others. They are aware of something more  powerful & superior to them.

The Twenty First NITHYA YOGA : SIDDHA
Since they are  born in  SIDDHA NITHYAYOGA  they have a sincerity of purpose and a pure heart.  They will  acquire  fame  for their good deeds. Acquisition of knowledge - scientific, philosophic and literary will be theirs . Fame will accrue to them automatically.

The Twenty Second NITHYA YOGA : SADHYA
As they are  born in  SADHYA NITHYAYOGA they have good knowledge and and devotion to duty. This may not be  appreciated by many people. This begets enmity. They love music  &   fine arts.They normally get what they want in life.

The Twenty Third NITHYA YOGA : SUBHA
As they are born in SUBHA NITHYAYOGA  they have pleasing personalities and they are respected in society. Society  will  say that they are lucky  and  pure  at  heart. They become  eligible  due to their merit for employment in governmental & institutional offices. 

The Twenty Fourth NITHYA YOGA : SUBHRA
As they are born in SUBHRA NITHYAYOGA they have  knowledge and good wealth ( wealth acquired thorugh legal means). They command respect in the circle they belong to  which gives them strength of mind.They incur the  enmity of those who are jealous of them .

The Twenty Fifth NITHYA YOGA : BRAHMA
As they are born in BRAHMA NITHYAYOGA  they are naturally interested in Philosophy and the Law Divine. They are ready for hard sacrifice by which alone high heaven is earned.As a result they will be loved and respected. This Nithyayoga denotes Wisdom & the life divine. 

The Twenty Sixth NITHYA YOGA : MAHENDRA
They are likely  to be altruists  as  they are born in MAHENDRA NITHYA YOGA. They will  have  professional  brilliance, knowledge and expertise. They are  normally  gentle  but  short tempered when provoked. Their body may be afflicted and they are advised to check up regularly.

The Twenty Seventh NITHYA YOGA : VYADHRITHI
VYDHRITHI NITHYA YOGA is  conducive to enjoyment  of water games & physical pleasures. They have the grace  of  Beauty and love modern outlook and fashion. They will have  wealth  acquired through legal means. They have a totally different vision from the normal.
 
OM TAT SAT 

गौमाता में हैं समस्त तीर्थ !

               गौमाता में हैं समस्त तीर्थ ...

गाय, गोपाल, गीता, गायत्री तथा गंगा धर्मप्राण भारत के प्राण हैं। इनमें मैं गौमाता को सर्वोपरि महत्व है। पूजनीय गौमाता हमारी ऐसी माँ है जिसकी बराबरी न कोई देवी-देवता कर सकता है और न कोई तीर्थ। गौमाता के दर्शन मात्र से ऐसा पुण्य प्राप्त होता है जो बड़े-बड़े यज्ञ दान आदि कर्मों से भी नहीं प्राप्त हो सकता।

                                 
जिस गौमाता को स्वयं भगवान कृष्ण नंगे पाँव जंगल-जंगल चराते फिरे हों और जिन्होंने अपना नाम ही गोपाल रख लिया हो, उसकी रक्षा के लिए उन्होंने गोकुल में अवतार लिया। शास्त्रों में कहा है सब योनियों में मनुष्य योनी श्रेष्ठ है। यह इसलिए कहा है कि वह गौमाता की निर्मल छाया में अपने जीवन को धन्य कर सकते हैं। गौमाता के रोम-रोम में देवी-देवताओं का एवं समस्त तीर्थों का वास है।

गोमाता को एक ग्रास खिला दीजिए तो वह सभी देवी-देवताओं को पहुँच जाएगा। इसीलिए धर्मग्रंथ बताते हैं समस्त देवी-देवताओं एवं पितरों को एक साथ प्रसन्न करना हो तो गोभक्ति-गोसेवा से बढ़कर कोई अनुष्ठान नहीं है।

भविष्य पुराण में लिखा है गोमाता कि पृष्ठदेश में ब्रह्म का वास है, गले में विष्णु का, मुख में रुद्र का, मध्य में समस्त देवताओं और रोमकूपों में महर्षिगण, पूँछ में अन्नत नाग, खूरों में समस्त पर्वत, गौमूत्र में गंगादि नदियाँ, गौमय में लक्ष्मी और नेत्रों में सूर्य-चन्द्र हैं।

                   

                           
                         


भगवान भी जब अवतार लेते हैं तो कहते हैं- 'विप्र धेनु सुर संत हित लीन्ह मनुज अवतार।'

जिस प्रकार माता-पिता, भाई बंधु, मित्र गण होते हैं उसी प्रकार गोमाता भी हमारी परम हितैषी होती है। जो हमें स्नेहपूर्वक अमृतमय दूध और औषधियाँ प्रदान करती हैं।

गौ माता की महिमा अपरंपार है। मनुष्य अगर जीवन में गौ माता को स्थान देने का संकल्प कर ले तो वह संकट से बच सकता है। मनुष्य को चाहिए कि वह गाय को मंदिरों और घरों में स्थान दे, क्योंकि गौमाता मोक्ष दिलाती है। पुराणों में भी इसका उल्लेख मिलता है कि गाय की पूँछ छूने मात्र से मुक्ति का मार्ग खुल जाता है।


गौ का धारोण्य दूध बलकारक, लघु, शीत, अमृत के समान, अग्निदीपक और त्रिदोषनाशक होता है। प्रात::काल पिया हुआ दूध अग्निदीपक होता है, दोपहर का पिया दूध बलवर्धक, कफनाशक और पित्तनाशक होता है और रात्रि में पिया हुआ दूध बालक के शरीर को बढ़ाता है। इसलिए दूध प्रतिदिन पीना चाहिए।