Two Planets That Neutralize Rahu

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Karma is of three types. Prarabhada Karma which is directly connected to your past birth karma, Sanchit Karma which is reservoir of all your past births karma and kriya mana karma which is directly connected with what you DO NOW – at this very moment. So all your routine daily actions are recorded as Kriya mana Karma. Astrology remedies are primarily focused on improving your Kriya mana Karma – so that the more good you do NOW – the better you will be able to overcome and face the effects of your sins done in the past life. What is sin? Sin is something that happens in the absence of awareness. Lao Tzu says TOO MUCH is the only SIN – he is right because it is only in the absence of awareness that you start doing too much – you become too much greedy for power, for sex, for money, and this too muchness leads to your fall and misery!

The reason I was explaining you all about the significance of Karma because – in your past births – you too have been doing too much due to which – now in this birth you have been facing so many problems in life. Too much of selfishness leads you to a life of many miseries. Karma or action never leaves you. So first of all get rid of all the myths that one day you will be totally free from karma. That is not possible. Karma always remains as long as you are alive in this human body. However the nature of Karma will vary based on your level of consciousness. For example – a person of base level of consciousness is doing all kinds of labor work – that is his level of karma. A person with a little more level of consciousness may be a businessmen – he works to earn more money so that he can enjoy the pleasures of life – that is his level of karma. A person with a little more level of consciousness may be a big businessmen – he works to create jobs for others, he want to earn more money so that he help the poor and give back to the society. A person with a little more level of consciousness maybe a social leader – he dedicates his whole life towards the betterment of the society. And so many such levels of karma exist depending on the level of consciousness the individual operates in this human birth. And then even when an individual attains great progress on the spiritual path – still he is not free of karma because sitting on the top of the mountain – he meditates day and night – he chants day and night – but that is also Karma! So you see KARMA always remains. However the level of karma changes based on the level of consciousness of the individual. So if anybody is telling you – that now you don’t have any karma left – that you are now
totally free of karma then he is simply fooling you and himself as well.

So the ultimate truth is that KARMA always remains. Though the quality of Karma continues to differ from person to person – because each person operate at different level of consciousness.

In Astrology – Saturn signify Karma. But as I have mentioned earlier – in astrology multiple planets come together to signify the nature of the Karma. Saturn is the Judge who decides whether your Karma is good or bad. But which planets signify the nature of your karma? Jupiter and Mars. Jupiter is Vivek. Vivek means being positive, being constructive. Jupiter is the energy that guide you to do the right thing. And Mars is all about doing! All the actions come under the domain of Mars because without energy you cannot do any act and this energy is Mars. So when Jupiter and Mars are positive and strong in your birth chart then it is obvious that the nature of your Karma will also be positive leading to a positive Saturn placement in your chart. And so when Jupiter, Mars are positive – Saturn is also positive. And when all these three planets are positive then Rahu also naturally is beneficial for you. Therefore natives having a strong positive placement of Jupiter and Mars – always experience a positive Rahu Mahadasha or Rahu transits.

Jupiter Mars conjunction there is one of my favorite conjunction – if this conjunction falls in a positive chart – then you don’t have to worry much about Rahu or Rahu Mahadasha – because this conjunction signify that your Rahu must be alright and so will be your life – alright!

And so if you are about to embark on the 18 years of Rahu Mahadasha – then don’t worry. Check the placement of Mars and Jupiter in your chart as well as the transit of Saturn in your birth chart.

And for those who are still wondering on what to do if Mars and Jupiter are placed badly in your birth chart – then don’t worry, every problem has a solution. And the solution is simple because God is simple, Love is simple, Truth is simple!

Start fasting on Thursdays and Tuesdays. From sunrise to sunset – eat only fruits and drink only water and nothing else. Additionally – on Tuesdays – visit Lord Hanuman temple and recite Hanuman Chalisa or listen to Hanuman Chalisa. Worship Lord Hanuman on Tuesdays, offer sweets in his temple. And on Thursdays – visit Lord Dattareya Temple and offer sweets and garland. And recite the powerful Dutta Bavani written by the great spiritual master Rangavdhoot Maharaj. His Ashram is located near the Narmada river in Gujarat. Dutta Bavani is a miraculous ten pages small booklet having 52 verses and if you recite these 52 verses daily in the morning – I tell you – you will be alright and do well during Rahu Mahadasha period.

Jupiter is all about be righteousness – and Mars is the energy that you have to use for the well being of your family and society. If you focus on strengthening the frequency of these two planets – Jupiter and Mars – the you will be smiling all your life.

Rahu is a smoke. Now depending on what you burn – you will get the smoke accordingly. If you burn an incense stick – then you will get the smoke of fragrance. If you burn a dead body – then you will get a bad smell of the burning flesh. So it all depends on what you burn! So when you say that you are suffering due to Rahu – it means that you have been burning the flesh of a dead body – meaning your actions are not good. And so you have to focus on doing good actions. I remember – a young man had approached me for consultation – and I just ignored him because many times just by listening to the voice – I get the message that this is not the right time to consult this person and so I told him to come after six months. After six months this man came – I thought he must have gone somewhere else – but he came to me after six months – so then I could not reject his request for consultation – ideally I should have rejected because that’s what the message was from the higher calling. But I gave him a consideration and then after reading his chart – told him to visit a certain temple. This man visited the temple and then after two days messaged me that – I visited the temple and now I have got big loss in my stock investment. He was blaming the temple visit for his own stupidity of investing in wrong stocks! And he didn’t stop there – he started abusing that temple Goddess and God in his message. I blocked him because he was totally out of his senses. But this is how it happens – I told him to visit the temple, meditate, pray so that his karma will improve but he did exactly the other way round – he made his own karma more bad by abusing the God and Goddess who absolutely had no interest in his so called stock investments!

So this is how weird kind of people exist in this vast human world that they want help but when help is provided then are not able to receive it with grace! And from that day – I have been listening to the Higher Calling and giving consultation to only those who become eligible for my consultation.

Always remember – many times you feel to help those suffering in life – but you cannot help them because they don’t have the depth of understanding or the sense of gratitude which is necessary if you truly want to overcome the miseries of life. Buddha says “Life is Suffering” because if you truly come to the state of awareness then you will self realize that in this human world there is more pain than happiness! Therefore the great Guru Samarth Ramdas Swami writes in Marathi language a beautiful verse –जगी सर्व सुखी असा कोण आहे, विचारी मना तूची शोधूनी पाहे !! – meaning – he says to the mind – “O mind – in this world who is happy, search and find yourself.” Nobody is happy in this human world – if they have a luxurious car then they are aspiring to have an airplane soon. And if they have an airplane then they are aspiring to visit the space soon! So you see nobody is content with what they have and happiness is possible only when you live with contentment! “‘ठेविले अनंते तैसेचि रहावे चित्ती असू द्यावे समाधान'” quotes Saint Tukaram in Marathi language – meaning the great Saint Tukaram writes “Just be the way existence what you to be and imbibe a sense of contentment in your mind.”

Samadhan means contentment – and Rahu is exactly opposite to the sense of being content! And so when going through Rahu Mahadasha – if your Jupiter (Vivek) and Mars (Action) is not in the right state then you will remain unsatisfied and this sense of dissatisfaction will make you wander all over the planet until you realize that enough is enough and you come and surrender at the feet of your master. Diogenes was telling the same thing to Alexander-the great. Diogenes was a great spiritual master and he said to Alexander – “Come and relax with me.” But Alexander said ” I cannot come now – because I have to still conquer the world. Once I conquer the whole world – I will come back” Diogenes said – “Nobody comes back.” The desires never end. They make you run like an idiot – and thats what happened with Alexander, the Great. His ambitious nature proved dangerous and one day he died and he was not able to conquer the whole world. And in today’s world also we have many such Alexanders – they are not willing to stop. This is how the world is ruined by such Alexanders. All Alexanders are foolish because ambition is a bottle of poison on which the label says “its pure nectar”!

Unless and until you realize that ambition is a bottle of poison – you will continue to damage yourself and then when you fail – when you suffer – you will label it with a word that every ignorant fools labels with – Destiny. Ignorant fools label their own foolishness as Destiny. The wise never put the blame on destiny – they take the responsibility for their actions and work towards correcting themselves by living their life with a deep sense of surrender and gratitude. And that is how a sinner becomes a saint – and history has been witness to may such real life examples – Saul became Saint Paul, Ratnakar became Saint Valmiki. So transformation is possible – but only when you are willing to take that first step of faith…

Jai Shri Ganesha. Jai Guru.

Moon-Pluto: Deep Emotional Power

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“DIE, O YOGI, DIE! DIE, SWEET IS DYING,” says one of the greatest Gurus of this century, Guru Gorakhnath. Pluto signifies this death. But this death is not of the body, but of your illusions, your ego, your lust, your anger, your desires. The ultimate death is the death of desires. And so, the great Guru Gorakhnath says to those seeking liberation, “DIE, O YOGI, DIE! DIE, SWEET IS DYING.”

Even Jesus talks about the same death when he says to Nicodemus, “To experience God – you have to be reborn.”

And so, the ultimate goal of the great planet Pluto is to bring transformation within you, and that happens when you go through the fire of suffering. Through the fire of suffering, all your illusions about yourself, about the world, all your ego, all your desires are burnt, and then, just as the Phoenix bird rises from the ashes, you too rise from the ashes and experience the ultimate freedom – liberation.

The connection of Pluto with Moola Nakshatra is very deep. This is because both signify destruction, and both are connected with Lord Shiva, revered as the God of Destruction in Hindu faith. Shiva’s destruction is seen as a cosmic function that paves the way for renewal and transformation, embodying the cyclical nature of existence. This transformative force clears away illusions, attachments, and old structures, allowing new life to emerge—a role that aligns with Shiva’s title as the ultimate yogi, guiding spiritual seekers toward enlightenment. And that’s exactly what Pluto and Moola also signify. In his aspect as the destroyer, Shiva represents Tandava, his cosmic dance symbolizing the cycle of creation, preservation, and dissolution. It’s said that through the Tandava, Shiva controls the rhythm of the universe, illustrating that destruction is an integral part of the creation process. This closely resonates with Pluto’s astrological energy, which is also transformative, calling us to confront our inner depths, let go of old patterns, and evolve spiritually. Pluto, therefore, fits seamlessly into Shiva’s archetype as a transformative force—breaking down the old to create space for spiritual rebirth and growth.

Pluto represents dark energies – and that is natural because only a man who can deal with his own darkness can deal with others’ darkness. And so, if you have a Moon-Pluto conjunction, then you are indeed a very intense person, and you are definitely going to be drawn toward fierce and transformative deities like Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali.

Ancient seers and sages were aware of the far-reaching planets that held sway over human lives, and some texts suggest that a dark, transformative force—akin to Pluto’s qualities—was acknowledged during the times of the Mahabharata. In Sanskrit, Pluto is referred to as “Yama,” drawing a symbolic connection with the deity of death and transformation.

The best way to enhance the best qualities of a Moon-Pluto conjunction is to worship and chant Lord Shiva’s Mantra – “Aum Namaha Shivaya” and to strictly fast on Mondays. Wearing a natural pearl gemstone of 5 carats in a silver ring on the right-hand ring finger is also helpful since the dark energies of Pluto may impact the sensitive, soft Moon, leading to sudden emotional outbursts and getting lost in the dark shades of past life.

Pluto, just like Moola Nakshatra, has a higher purpose – the evolution of higher consciousness. And that is possible only when you go through certain sufferings. Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness. And so, through suffering, you experience the death of your illusions, your ego, and your assumptions, and that is how you come face to face with the reality of human life and human tendencies. And that is why the great Guru Gorakhnath says, “Die, o Yogi, die – sweet is dying.”

This death that the great Master Gorakhnath mentions is the death of your EGO – the death of your MIND. When Ego is killed, the Mind dies on its own – because it is the EGO that feeds the MIND. Gorakhnath is not talking about the death of your physical body because you have died many times and have acquired new, fresh bodies. So, your physical body has died many times, but what about your MIND – your EGO? That has never died. Your ego and mind go on living. This same ego finds a new womb. This same ego, troubled by new desires, again starts off on the journey. Even before leaving behind one body, it is already eager for another. This death is not the real death.

One man told Gorakhnath that he was thinking of committing suicide.

Gorakh said: “Go and commit it, but I tell you, afterward you will be very surprised.”

That man said: “What do you mean? I came to you so that you would tell me ‘Don’t do it!’ I went to other sadhus. They all cautioned me: ‘Brother, don’t do it; suicide is a great sin.'”

Gorakh said: “Are you mad? No one can commit suicide. No one can even die. Dying is not possible. I warn you, do it, and you will be very surprised. After committing suicide you will discover, ‘What! The body is left behind, but I am exactly as I was!’… And if you want to commit real suicide, then stay with me. If you want to play nonsense games, then it’s up to you — jump from some mountain, put your neck in a noose. But if you want the real death, then stay by my side. I will give you the art which brings on the great death, then there will be no possibility of returning again.” But that great death seems to us to be nothing but great death; this is why he calls it sweet.

DIE, O YOGI, DIE! DIE, SWEET IS DYING.

DIE THAT DEATH GORAKH DIED AND SAW.

Gorakh says I teach death, the death I passed through and became awakened. It was the death of sleep, not of me. The ego died, not me. Duality died, not me. Duality died, and non-duality was born. Time died, and I met the eternal. The small, constricted life broke, and the drop became the ocean. Yes, certainly when the drop falls into the ocean in one sense it is dying. As a drop, it is dying. And in another sense, for the first time it attains the great life — it lives on as the ocean.

The great Sufi Saint Rumi says – “I am not a drop in the ocean – I am the whole ocean in a drop.” When your EGO and your MIND attain DEATH – you are REBORN. That’s exactly what Jesus says to Nicodemus, “To be reborn, you must die first.” And Nicodemus says, “What do you mean?” Jesus says, ” First, your EGO and your MIND should die – only then you can be reborn – only then you can experience God.”

If you are a man or woman with deep understanding, then you will definitely appreciate the great work that Pluto does – the work of bringing self-transformation within you. I personally love and respect the powers of Pluto – a one-of-its-kind energy in our galaxy that brings you closer to God by taking you through many sufferings and pain. The equation of human life is very simple – the more you move towards pleasure-seeking activities, the more you are bound to suffer. And the more you go through sufferings and pain, the more you are bound to realize the futility of all, and that is how you are going to come back from where you started your journey – from God’s home. Alexander the Great, the most powerful emperor, during the very last moments of his life, says, “all is futility” – but for this, he killed thousands of men and women, he acquired hundreds of kingdoms across the world, but in the end, he says “all is futility” – so after death, he is definitely going to progress on his path because he has self-realized the fact that Pluto so dearly wants every person to self-realize – that all is futility!

The message of Pluto is in just two words – “Let Go.” Lao Tzu, the great spiritual master, says, “By letting it go, it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try, the world is beyond the winning.” The great Sufi saint Rumi says, ” Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.”

People with a Moon-Pluto conjunction often excel in professions that involve deep psychological exploration, such as therapy, counselling, and trauma work. Their natural curiosity for uncovering hidden truths makes them effective investigators, researchers, or journalists. Many also thrive in healing professions like psychiatry and holistic therapy, where they can support emotional and spiritual recovery. Creative fields, including writing and filmmaking, allow them to express intense themes, while spiritual and esoteric practices like astrology align with their transformative nature. They may also feel drawn to forensic psychology, crisis management, or activism, where their resilience and dedication drive meaningful change.

If you have this conjunction then you need to know that you are not here by accident. The universe intends to do something very important through you. All you need is to start living your life in deep surrender and then the miracle will start happening – then the dance, the joy, the beauty will manifest in your life. Hari Om Tat Sat.

Jai Shri Ganesha. Jai Guru.

Planet That Rules Relationships

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The status of Relationship is totally based on the transit of planets and the Mahadasha periods. It is ncessary to note that some Relationships do well as long as they are not converted into marriage. Because when marriage happens – 7th house is activated as well as all the aspects to 7th house and 7th house lord are activated. And so if your 7th house and aspects related to 7th house lord are not in good condition then it is likely that the moment you marry your long-time girlfriend or boyfriend – the marriage may not work and may fail miserably and you may start wondering that what went wrong? You wonder that for so many years you had a good relationship with your partner but the moment you got married to your partner – things started becoming worse – and evantually marriage became a punishment when it was supposed to become a beautiful rewarding marriage!

That is why many times I suggest that you better remain in a relationship rather then getting married because the moment you get married – you may start going through unbearable suffering. So it is advisable that you first check the quality of your 7th house and 7th house lord and then decide whether you really want to marry your boyfriend or girlfriend. Because if your 7th house or if your partner’s 7th house is afflicted then it is likely that after marriage your partner’s behaviour would change drastically and that would lead you to many miseries than otherwise.

Many times – you love somebody but you end up marrying someone else. Why this kind of tragic events happen in your life? Because somewhere your Venus is not in good shape. Venus Mars, Venus Rahu, Venus Ketu, Venus Sun – these types of Venus conjunctions many times lead you to altogether new path wherein you have to drop the idea of marrying your girlfriend and marry a totally new woman. So this kind of tragic events can definately impact you emotionally – but if the woman whom you are marrying – if that woman has a good character, a good 7th house aspect and a good Venus then definately she can make your life a heaven – though it may take time for you to come out of those memories of your past life relationship.

There is absolutely no answer or remedy to overcome or escape such events because it is a part of your destiny and it is a process through which you are destined to go through. Every process and the sufferings that you go through – shapes you into a much evolved person. There is a big difference when you read the quote of Buddha – “Life is suffering” and when you yourself go through the phases of your life and self realize that Life is suffering! Your own experience matters than what others say or quote!

Although – Acceptance – is the key that help you to Let Go and when you truly Let Go – you can move on with your life. But to come to the stage of Acceptance – it takes time. Time heals. So whenever you come across such difficult relationship situations – breakup, divorce, cheating, backstabing – it is necessary that you give time to yourself. It is only time that can heal you – because as time ticks – planetary transits also change, Mahadasha periods also change and with this change – slowly slowly you also change, your perspective changes – your mind changes and that is how life starts changing and then once again you start smiling, laughing and life goes on!

Yesterday a young man asked “Why is it that after a enjoying a good life with me – my girlfriend left me and married other man?”
I smiled and showed him the quote of Neem Karoli Baba – Baba says “We meet only those people with whom our meeting is predestined. Duration of association with each person is also preordained. One should not grieve if one is separated or if the association does not last long. Whereever you maybe, all that is auspicious will be with you.”

The duration of association with your girlfriend or boyfriend or wife or husband is preordained. When time comes – either you or your partner will have to step out. This stepping out can manifest either through fights, arguements, misunderstandings, or physical death. Because you will meet when you are destined to meet and then your meeting or relationship will be over when you are destined to come out of that relationship. So there is no point in grieving because nothing is permenant – people change, situations change, as planetary transits change – the situations and people in your life – including yourself – everthing changes. Life is constant change. Except for change everything else changes – always remember this.

It is natural to feel low, to feel extremely sad when you go through a breakup or divorce or when your partner cheat you – but you should remember that this too shall pass. Life is made of moments – for many past births you may have gone through such difficult situations – this is not the first time that somebody has broke your heart – but because you are ignorant – you break down and then it becomes difficult until time flows and one day you woke up and realize that what an idiot you have been!

This waking up happens when Jupiter transits is positive for your chart and when you land in a good Mahadasha period – and most importantly you associate yourself with some divine master.

Just by being in the presence of the master – slowly slowly you start coming out of this emotional mess and a day comes when you are again smiling, again happy and again ready to mingle and find a good positive happy partner!

This is how the circle of life continues that is why it is called Sansar. Sansar means a wheel – it goes on revolving – again and again and again until one day you say “Enough is Enough” and you start following that old man – who is still waiting for you – sitting beneath that huge banyan tree – he smiles and says “Ab Akal Ayi?” meaning “Finally now you have realized the futility of this Sansar?”

But to come to this state of self realization – it requires a lot of faith, patience and commitment. And above all – Guru’s blessings. Enough for now – you all stay happy and remember – life is suffering. You come in this life to seek happiness but Guru Nanak says “Nanak Dukhiya Sab Sansar” meaning “All in this world are unhappy”. Further Guru Nanak says “Only those who have walked on the path of the beyond – only these men and women can experience happiness.

The path of the beyond – that is the path of the Holy Lord. Unless and until you self-realize this ultimate truth – there is no way you can find lasting happiness in life. My love and blessings to all those who are taking efforts to walk on the path of the beyond!

Jai Shri Ganesha. Jai Guru.

Post-Eclipse: 25 March Insights

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Moon signify Mind. And we all are minds. When you communicate with each other – it is your mind that communicates. When you laugh, when you cry, when you are angry, when you are jealous, when you are lustful, when you are sexual – it is the mind. The mind rules over you and as well as the whole human world. And so the very first point to note is that Mind signify the general public. If you are a social figure or public figure or if you have to deal with lots of people – then the post lunar eclipse impact can led you to some sudden challenges and troubles. So you need to beware and keep yourself mentally prepared.

When you seek fame – when you want to become famous – it is necessary that your Moon has a certain contact with the 7th house, 7th house lord, 3rd house, 3rd house lord or 11th house, 11th house lord. This is because 3rd, 7th and 11th house are directly connected with communication, partnership and networking. Additionaly since these houses are also connected with intellecualism, skill and talent – they become crucial when it comes to attaining fame or popularity.

Moon signify home, mother and all kind of conveyances such as car, or bike. And so the Lunar Eclipse can impact the overall domestic environment as well as can also cause certain mental stress to your mother. Some may even experience troubles in their car or bike.

Psychological issues, mental anxiety, depression or frustration is commen after the Lunar Eclipse occurs since the Eclipse afflicted moon leads to such mental issues. If you already have challenging moon conjunction or placement in your chart then you may become more sensitive and more reactive after the Lunar Eclipse event.

Psychological issues are triggered due to emotional upheavels. I remember a young man’s case. He was in love with a woman – and their relationship lasted for three years and then one fine day she left him. And the man till date is on pills. He went through such a difficult emotional setback that it led him to many psycological issues. Emotions come under the domain of Moon. And so after this Lunar Eclipse of 25th March – it is likely that some of you may go through certain difficult emotional sagas.

Moon signify change and fluctuations in life. And so this lunar ecllipse will definetly bring a certain change in your life. This change could be in your overall mindset and can lead to a change in your perspective towards certain matters of your life. As well as this change can also mark a significant relocation or change of residence for many of you. So after this Lunar eclipse – you should remain open to the idea of change – remember life is constant change – one who remains open to change – grows in life.

Around 70% of human body contains water in the form of blood. And Moon rules over the water. That is why you see high tide and low tide based on the phases of the moon. And so after this Lunar Eclipse of 25th March – some of you may face some health issues related to blood and lympatic system. Check your Blood pressure regularly incase you are a BP patient. Digestion is affected and some may fall sick due to cold and fever.

The Moon governs short-distance travel, especially travel related to leisure, relaxation, and exploration of new places.My suggestion is that do not travel after the Lunar Eclipse is over. Wait until 5th April and then you can plan a good vacation with your family. It is always good to go on vacation when the planetary aspects are more positive and favorable.

The Moon represents feminine energy, and so take good care of females in your family. As the post lunar eclipse impact can cause some difficulties to woman in your family.

So the whole intention of this sharing was to alert you about matters that can be impacted after the Lunar Eclipse event is over on 25th March. The best remedy is to chant the Ganesha Mantra every morning and evening – Aum Gam Ganapataye Namaha so that you are able to keep your mind in good shape and thereby protect yourself from any mental troubles. A balanced mind is your best shield against life’s storms.

As I have mentioned in my previous two podcasts on Lunar Eclipse – that if you are making efforts towards your spiritual growth then this lunar eclipse cannot cause harm however if there is absolutely no spirtual touch in your life then it is but natural that you will suffer mentally and you may also face many miseries post lunar eclipse event.

So it all depends on you. The only person who can truly change you is YOU. When you YOU come to the point of surrender – you start changing for good. You may not be able to surrender totally but with one step at a time slowly slowly you will become capable of living your life in surrender. As Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi says – partial surrender is also good to start with. Because with time you evolve and then you are able to surrender in totality. It is a long journey but remember every long journey starts with a small step.

Moon signify mind. And the Mind is always in search of a Goal. Mind is Goal oriented. And unless and until you drop all your goals – you cannot attain the beyond – you cannot attain the ultimate truth – the divine truth. And to help you all understand the significance of this message – I will share with you all an ancient story.

A man was very much interested in self-knowledge, in self-realization. His whole search had been to find a master who could teach him meditation. He went from one master to another, but nothing was happening. Years went by, he was tired, exhausted. Then someone told him, “If you really want to find a master you will have to go to the Himalayas. He lives in some unknown parts of the Himalayas; you will have to search for him. One thing is certain, he is there. Nobody knows exactly where, because whenever somebody comes to know of him he moves from that place and goes even deeper into the Himalayan ranges.”

The man was getting old, but he gathered courage. For two years he had to work to earn money for the journey, then he made the journey. It is an old story. He had to ride on camels and horses and then go on foot, and then he reached the Himalayas. People said, “Yes, we have heard about the old man, very ancient he is, one cannot say how old — maybe three hundred years old, or even five hundred years old; nobody knows. He lives somewhere, but the location cannot be given to you. Nobody is aware of where exactly you will find him, but he is there. If you search hard you are bound to find him.”

The man searched and searched and searched. For two years he was roaming in the Himalayas — tired, exhausted, dead exhausted, living only on wild fruits, leaves and grass. He had lost much weight. But he was intent that he had to find this man; even if it took his life, it would be worth it. And can you imagine? One day he saw a small hut, a grass hut. He was so tired that he was not even able to walk, so he crawled. He reached the hut. There was no door; he looked in, there was nobody inside. And not only was there nobody inside, but there was every sign that for years there had been nobody inside.

You can think what would have happened to that man. He fell on the ground. Out of sheer tiredness he said, “I give up.” He was lying there under the sun in the cool breeze of the Himalayas, and for the first time he started feeling so blissful, he had never tasted such bliss! Suddenly he started feeling full of light. Suddenly all thoughts disappeared, suddenly he was transported — and for no reason at all, because he had not done anything.

And then he became aware that somebody was leaning over him. He opened his eyes. A very ancient man was there. And the old man, smiling, said, “So you have come. Have you something to ask me?”

And the man said, “No.”

And the old man laughed, a great belly laugh which was echoed by the valleys. And he said, “So now you know what meditation is?”

And the man said, “Yes.”

What had happened? That assertion which came from his deepest core of being — “I give up” — in that very giving up, all goal-oriented mind efforts and endeavors disappeared. “I give up.” In that very moment he was no more the same person. And bliss showered on him. He was silent, he was a nobody, and he touched the ultimate stratum of non-being. Then he knew what meditation is. Meditation is a non-goal-oriented state of mind.

Remember – you can enter the abode of God only when you have dropped all the goals and agendas. This man – the moment he dropped his goal of seeking the master – the moment he says “I give up” – the moment he says “He has no question to ask” – he has arrived. He is back to his home. To his root – source consciousness.

The whole journey of life is to come back home – to our roots – to our source consciosuness. Next month in May – my new book titled “come back home” is coming and I will be very happy to share with you the contents of this wonderful book – once it is published.

Remember – Ketu is Great because Ketu has absolutely no agenda, no goals – totally headless and that’s what Sant Kabir loves – Sant Kabir says “If you want to become my disciple first you have to cut your head.” Meaning first you have to drop all your logic and intellectualism – only then my doors are open for you – only then God is reachable – only then love is possible.

Jai Shri Ganesha. Jai Guru.

Conquer Karma Through Silence, Mantras

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Whatever is to happen will happen, no matter what you do, and whatever is not to happen will not happen, no matter what you do. So the best course is to stay silent – says the great spiritual master Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi. “Stay silent” is in itself a great achievement. Because usually, the mind is never willing to stay silent. The nature of the mind is to jump from one end to the other end, meaning the mind is always restless. And so the whole focus comes on the Moon Chart since the Moon signifies Mind in Astrology. When Bhagavan says “staying silent” – he gives you the secret key to real progress. How I will explain.

If you don’t stay silent, and you continue to react to every situation, then every reaction will lead you into a new karmic cycle. For example – you were denied justice – so then if you take justice into your own hands, then you are creating a new karmic cycle for yourself.

Always remember – 99% of the human population is unable to alter their destiny because they simply don’t take any efforts towards their self-growth, or towards correcting their past life karmic pattern. They simply come into this human world and follow their karmic path and die. There is absolutely no awareness – no efforts towards raising the level of their consciousness – they simply live in ignorance, and they also die in ignorance. And so it is widely accepted that nobody can alter the course of destiny.

But if you learn to stay silent, then you can alter the course of your destiny. And the most important point is that you will be able to stay silent only when you raise the level of your awareness, consciousness by accepting all that is happening in and around your life. When your consciousness expands – you realize the reasons for your current life situation. You realize that it is your past life bad karmas that are now coming back to haunt you and to make you pay for your bad karmas.

One should understand that KARMA is a very long cycle – a cycle of many births – so it is obvious that the life we are living at PRESENT is just a small part of our PAST KARMA – because in a max life of 120 years – one cannot go through the thousand years of his or her KARMIC dues!

And so the SMALL PART OF PAST KARMA that we LIVE NOW is called PRARABHDA KARMA.

Whereas the ACCUMULATED KARMA of our many PAST LIVES is called SANCHIT KARMA.

In this LIFE – we all live based on the small part of PAST KARMA – called PRARABHDA KARMA. This PRARABHDA KARMA is seen through your THIS LIFE BIRTH CHART.

In the life of Gautam Buddha – many people came and insulted him, hurt him, but he remained silent because he had attained the state of enlightenment, he knew that all the pain and suffering that came his way had something to do with his past life cycles.

Once it happened – Buddha was meditating when a man came and spat on him. Ananda was present, he could not control himself. He said, “ I will not leave this man in one piece.”

Buddha said, “ Ananda – he is insulting me and not you. So you don’t interfere. He has not spat on your body. This is my body. Secondly, just look at him, in what great trouble he is – just look at the man! Feel compassion for him. He wants to say something to me, but words are inadequate – that is my problem, my whole life’s problem. And I see him in the same situation. I want to relate things to you that I have come to know, but I cannot relate them because words are inadequate. And this man is in the same boat; he is so angry that no words can express his anger – just as I am in so much love that no word, no act can express it! I see this man’s difficulty, hence he has spat. Just see – he has so much of ANGER for me – that he has no words to express, and so he has spat on me – I can understand him, let him do what he wants to, you remain quiet.”

The man was listening – he could not believe his ears. He was taken aback. He thought Buddha will get angry, he thought Buddha will react – but Buddha was in peace, in his own bliss – the man was moved – his heartbeat was no more the same, it was beating fast with embarrassment – he fell upon Buddha’s feet and started crying – he said, “ I am very sorry – it was absolute stupidity on my part to spit on you – on a holy divine man like you. You are something else – you are different – I have never seen a man like you – I haven’t seen anybody of your caliber – please forgive me…”

Buddha said, “ There is no question of forgiving. Forgiving is required when you have done something wrong – and I don’t see you doing anything wrong – you have just expressed your ANGER by spitting on me. And now also your expressing yourself. The difference is that NOW – your expression has evolved from AWARENESS – and the moment you become AWARE – you start cleansing your KARMA. So forget about it. The man you spat upon is no more, and the man who spat is no more. You are new, I am new! Look – this rising sun is new. Everything is new. And how can I forgive you? You never spat on me. You spat on somebody who has departed.”

The moment AWARENESS comes – IGNORANCE departs. Buddha says, “The moment you become AWARE – you start cleansing your KARMA.” The man was no more the same – he had changed – he had transformed – his heart was now filled with LOVE! Once you fall in love with Buddha – you start turning inward. Because love is contagious – what you love is what you become. Whom you follow is what you become. You will follow only *that* – which is also flowering within you! AWARENESS was now flowering within the man who spat on Buddha – and it had transformed him inside-out – he became the most devoted disciple of Buddha – a lover of Buddha! It is said that when Buddha left his body – he was the one who cried the most!

With AWARENESS – KARMA can be cleansed, WITH AWARENESS – LIFE can be transformed. If you are living your life with CONSCIOUSNESS – then it doesn’t matter whether you are a Sikh, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, or Hindu – you are as beautiful as the beautiful rose that you see in the garden!

From the very beginning of time – Astrology has been a subject of great interest for people across the globe – irrespective of what faith they follow!

From the STONE AGE – the curiosity of the sky and the stars have been existing.

Astrology was and is studied and practiced by Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus – all alike – simply because it is a science that knows no religion, it simply knows only one religion – the religion of CONSCIOUSNESS!

And so the answer to correcting the future course of your life cycle is in raising the level of your consciousness. Through consciousness, you can correct your moon chart. The moon chart is the only chart that matters the most in the affairs of human life. Because the Moon signifies the Mind and the human population is ruled by their Mind. And so whenever there are difficult transits such as Rahu transit or Mars transit or Saturn transit or Sun transit over the natal Moon, and if Sade Sati is also running, and on top of all these happenings – if you are also going through Rahu or Ketu Mahadasha, then it is obvious that your Moon chart is spoiled, meaning your state of mind is not going to be in good shape until your time changes for good. So now you may ask the most obvious question – “How to prevent the deterioration of your Moon chart – essentially, the condition of your mind from worsening?”

And the answer is simple because truth is simple, God is simple, love is simple. The answer is – “Through consistent mantra japa you can prevent the deterioration of your Moon chart – essentially the condition of your mind from worsening.” It is a simple remedy but extremely powerful for those who are willing to listen and implement it in their daily lives.

So what happens when you chant mantra daily? By daily chanting of a specific mantra – you are able to STILL the wavering mind. When the mind becomes STILL – you are in the best position to face all kinds of situations by remaining silent and not reacting. Lao Tzu – the great spiritual master says – To a mind that is STILL – the whole universe is available. And so through constant repetition of mantra the mind can be controlled. Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi says – “By repetition of mantras, the mind gets controlled. Then the mantra becomes one with the mind and also with the prana \[the energy that sustains the body]. When the syllables of the mantra become one with the prana, it is termed dhyana, and when dhyana becomes deep and firm it leads to sahaja sthiti \[the natural state].”

Now many people when they start with their chanting practice – they tend to chant with a specific goal. Always remember mantra chanting should be non-goal oriented. If you start chanting with a specific goal and if you are in a rush, then nothing will ever manifest in your life. Since there is a backlog of many of your past life negative traits and bad karma – to cleanse all the past life karmic cycles and negative traits – it is going to take a lot of years. And while the cleansing process is happening if you indulge in any new negative karma, then that will delay the process further. And so the whole process of cleansing and coming to a state of higher consciousness is possible only by the grace of the Guru. Without Guru nothing is possible. With the Guru everything is possible. That’s why Sant Kabir says that if “God and Guru appear before me, then first I will prostrate before my Guru. Since it is my Guru who introduced God in my life. Meaning it was only through my Guru that I was able to experience God.”

God is nothing but the ultimate consciousness. But for you to embark on your spiritual journey it is necessary that the Mind is first purified. Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi quotes – “Plunge the purified mind into the heart. Then the work is over. This is the essence of all spiritual discipline.”

And so my fellows – everything comes down to your Moon Chart since the state of your mind is signified by the state of your Moon Chart. That is why all the transit of planets need to be seen through the Moon chart. That is why Shani Saade Sati is triggered when Saturn comes close to your Moon. Your Mahadasha is also based on your Moon sign Nakshatra. And so all the good events and bad events are triggered only through the transits that happen in your Moon chart. If you focus on enhancing the quality of your Moon chart by daily chanting a specific mantra and doing a minimum of 20 minutes of meditation, then slowly you will be able to make much improvement in your Moon chart leading to a much beautiful and rewarding life. Lahiri Mahasaya – the Guru of Shri Yukteshwar Giri used to say “Banat Banat Ban Jaye” meaning “Slowly Slowly you attain perfection” and so all you need is consistency. Many people are unable to be consistent in their chanting practice because their past life bad karma comes to stop them from doing consistent chanting. But it is through determination and deep faith that you need to continue chanting – no matter what. Your past life bad karma or present life bad karma may raise many doubts in your mind – may distract you – may plant many negative thoughts in your mind – but you should not pay attention to any of these games – instead, you should simply continue to chant on a daily basis. To make things easier – you can also start wearing the gemstone of your moon sign lord. I have always mentioned that there is absolutely no problem in wearing the gemstone of your moon sign lord – irrespective of which house it belongs to. By wearing the gemstone of your moon sign lord – you will be able to provide much strength to your mind. Mental strength is required to control the mind. And so if you are struggling due to poor mental strength, then please start wearing the gemstone of your moon sign lord without having any doubts in your mind.

To control the mind – it is necessary that when you start chanting – you focus on your breathing. Just by doing so – you will be able to attain the state of no mind – and in that no mind state, you continue to chant the mantra.

Every Saint has a past and every Sinner has a future. Because at some stage the Saint that you see today was also a sinner and at some stage in the near future the sinner that you see today will also become a great saint someday. And history has been a witness to such great transformations – Ratnakar was a thief and a murderer, but time came when the same Ratnakar was transformed and became Saint Valmiki. The same Saint Valmiki who scripted the greatest scriptures of all time – the Valmiki Ramayana! Saul murdered many Christians. Saul used to hate Jesus. But one day he too was transformed and to remember his moment of transformation he changed his name from Saul to Paul and this is how Saint Paul emerged. And it was this Saint Paul who built many churches in Europe. And there are many such real-life examples and so no matter how bad your Moon chart is now – you can improve, you can change, you can rise – remember the real glory is not in never falling but rising every time you fail.

How transformation happens? And the answer is when you start living your life in total surrender. Ratnakar surrendered to Narad Muni, and Narad Muni gave him a Mantra to chant and Ratnakar took to chanting and within few years he was no more the same – he transformed and attained enlightenment – he came to be known as Saint Valmiki. Saul also surrendered to Jesus. He used to cause much trouble to Christians but one day while walking he fell on the ground and lost his eyes. He became blind, he started bleeding – and then some Christians carried him to Jesus. And Jesus was such a beautiful man – he moved his hands over those bleeding eyes and Saul got back his eyes – he could now see Jesus standing before him – he started crying – he fell on Jesus’s feet and said, “Forgive me – forgive me for all my stupidity” And Jesus raised him up – gave him a hug and said, “Why you cry? You have arrived.” And that is how Saul became Saint Paul. In Christian religion also there is a practice of chanting specific verses of the Bible. Even the Jews chant specific verses of the Torah – a holy book containing the teachings of Moses. And so chanting has been a practice across all religions and faiths and it is an open secret that has been known to many but the larger question is – who is willing to listen? who is willing to implement?

And so if you are listening, if you are implementing the daily course of chanting mantra in your life then I tell you – there is absolutely no need to worry – your mind will not only attain strength but will also merge in the mantra and then instead of the mind – it is the mantra that will take over and then the journey of joy begins, then the dance, the bliss, the love starts welling up in your heart – this is the way of its happening – this is how it happens – you just need to get started.

Enough for now – Jai Shri Ganesha. Jai Guru.

Mercury in Aquarius Effects

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Mercury loves Aquarius. Aquarius is the most intellectual sign of all 12 zodiacs. Aquarius belongs to Kama Trikon meaning the Sexual Angle. The more the person is intellectual the more he or she is sexual. And so Aquarius is both – intellectual and very sexy by nature. Aquarius also falls in the category of airy signs – and all airy signs – Gemini, Libra and Aquarius are by default highly intellectual – Aquarius being the peak of intellectualism. And now when Mercury – the very source of intellectualism enters Aquarius – it gives a perfect platform for all intellectuals working in the field of IT Software, Hardware, Artificial Intelligence, News Media, Print Media, Scientific research studies – overall the stage is all set for those having plans in the upcoming days to showcase their intellectual creations as they will be able to do so with much perfection and glory!

For Capricorn, this transit brings good news for your financial condition. It’s also an ideal time to reconnect with long-lost family members and indulge in some much-needed socializing. A boost in both your personal and professional life awaits!

Aquarius, brace yourself for a hectic period. With so much on your plate, the pressure might be intense, but it will all be worth it. Your intellectual talents will shine brightly during upcoming appraisals, leading to well-deserved recognition and appreciation. Keep pushing through – greatness awaits!

Pisces, it’s time to let go and relax. Consider planning a delightful vacation or simply enjoy some peaceful downtime at home. Focus on nurturing cordial relationships and avoid unnecessary arguments to prevent unexpected losses of energy and money.

Aries, get ready to celebrate! This phase of your life promises good gains and a lot of fun. Network with friends and relatives, relish joyful moments, and revel in the camaraderie of your well-wishers. The next twenty days are sure to bring a smile to your face!

Taurus, work pressure might be intense, but fear not – it’s your time to shine! Your ideas and contributions at the workplace will earn you well-deserved appreciation. Embrace your intellectualism and revel in the attention and importance you receive.

Gemini, the cosmos invites you to explore higher philosophies and embark on a spiritual journey. Reading books on spirituality and consciousness will pique your interest, while long journeys beckon on the horizon. Focus on self-growth and embrace the guidance of your guru.

Cancer, it’s time to take charge of your finances. Clear your credit card dues and manage your loans responsibly. As online fraudsters loom, exercise caution in money matters. Trust with discretion to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Leo, prepare for an increased workload involving clients and customers. However, amidst the busyness, communication with your partner will flourish, becoming more engaging and interesting. Cherish the moments with your loved ones and enjoy fruitful conversations with clients as long as Mercury dances in Aquarius.

Virgo, physical fitness takes center stage. Embrace new fitness ideas to enhance your well-being. A busier routine may seem overwhelming, but you’ll revel in the productivity and engagement it brings.

Libra, this transit prompts careful evaluation of your children’s progress. Single Libras, romance may knock your door, paving the way for new friendships or potential lovers. Creative artists will find inspiration in unique ideas, providing the perfect backdrop for artistic creations.

Scorpio, get ready for an exciting time filled with activities and travel. Whether it’s a short business trip or a pilgrimage, your curiosities will be fulfilled, and your quest for knowledge will flourish. Embrace the adventure that awaits you!

Sagittarius, brace yourself for an intellectual extravaganza! Mental stimulation will be abundant, and you’ll find yourself involved in debates, conversations, and meetings that ignite your passion for ideas. Short trips will keep you energized and fuel your happiness.

With Mercury’s transit into Aquarius, this is a perfect time to shine and gain with your intellect, passion, and self-expression. When Mercury transits Aquarius – you get more power to express yourself and share your ideas and concepts with others. Always remember – Expression is Life and Repression is Suicide. Whenever you have a strong Mercury in your chart – you will be a very expressive person. The human world loves expressive people – people who can express well, people who can share, people who can talk well, people who can communicate effectively. On this note – I am reminded of a beautiful story. Two disciples of a great Master were walking in the garden of the Master’s house. They were allowed to walk every day, morning, evening. The walking was a kind of meditation, a walking meditation — just as Zen people do walking meditation. You cannot sit for twenty-four hours — the legs need a little movement, the blood needs a little circulation — so in Zen and in Sufism both, you meditate for a few hours sitting and then you start meditating walking. But the meditation continues; walking or sitting, the inner current remains the same.
They both were smokers. They both wanted to ask for the permission of the Master, so they both decided, “Tomorrow. At the most, he will say no, but we are going to ask. And it doesn’t seem such a sacrilegious act to smoke in the garden; we will not be smoking in his house itself. ”
The next day they met in the garden. One was furious — furious because the other was smoking — and he said, “What happened? I also asked, but he simply flatly refused and said no. And you are smoking? Are you not abiding by his orders?”
He said, “But he has said yes to me.
“This looked very unjust. And the first said, “I will go and immediately inquire as to why he said no to me and yes to you.”
The other said, “Wait a minute. Please tell me what you had asked.” He said, “What I had asked? I had asked a simple thing, ‘Can I smoke while meditating?’ He said, ‘No!’ and he looked very angry. ”
The other started laughing; he said, “Now I know what is the matter. I asked, ‘Can I meditate while smoking?’ He said ‘yes.’”
It all depends. Just a little difference, and life is totally something else. Now, there is a great difference. Asking, “Can I smoke while meditating?” is just ugly. But asking, ” Can I meditate while smoking?” — it’s perfectly okay. Good! At least you will be meditating.

It all depends on how you communicate – how you express a certain idea or question!

Always remember – Life is neither misery nor bliss. Life is an empty canvas, and one has to be very artistic about it. Enough for now. I will be back soon with a new podcast. Thanks to all my close followers – I know you are listening and because you are listening – you are improving – your life is improving and it will continue to improve as long as you listen and implement the many insights that I share with you – the first and foremost being – the daily practice of meditation and chanting.

Next month in March 2024 – my new book “Come Back Home” is coming and in this book I have share 7 Mantras that can change you inside out. Always remember – life changes for good when you change for good. It all begins with that one person – YOU.

Meditate.

Jai Shri Ganesha. Jai Guru.

Breakups: Planet Behind Pain

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Venus is a dealer. Moon is a caretaker. When both come together – there is a mismatch! Venus cannot understand the illogical way of moon and moon cannot understand the logical way of Venus. For marriage or a successful relationship – along with Venus – Mercury is also very important. Sex, love, sexual activity – is all based on how you process your thoughts – and this processing of thoughts comes under the domain of Mercury. That is why in many cases – even though Venus is positive – still the person continues to fail in his or her relationship due to the poor placement of Mercury or afflicted Mercury.

Today – as we all celebrate the beautiful day of Valentine – it is necessary to understand that the success of your relationship comes down to Mercury and its overall condition in your birth chart.

I will not hesitate to state that even though your Venus is debilitated and placed in Virgo – still if Mercury is placed in Virgo or Gemini or is placed in the 7th house with positive aspects from Jupiter – then you will succeed in your relationship or marriage.

On this Valentine – I want to specifically reveal this secret of successful relationship to my close followers – and the secret is now open – the key planet for a successful marriage or relationship is the princely planet – Prince Mercury!

The woman may have exceptional beauty, she may be entertaining, she may be intelligent, she may have unique artistic talent but if she is not have a certain depth of understanding then she cannot sustain her relationship for long. The same is applicable to man. It is based on the overall placement of Mercury that you level of understanding is seen. Buddha says – True love is born from understanding. Buddha further says – When you understand everything – you forgive everything! The success of every relationship that happens on this planet is based on the level of understanding. When both – the man and woman has good level of understanding – they will continue to walk hand in hand through the many high and lows of life. And this deep level understanding comes only from the grace of Mercury and Jupiter.

Venus is all about looks, artistic talent, love-making, kissing, fashion designing or all kinds of designing, glamor. However this is not enough for a relationship to blossom and deepen. You also need “Vivek Buddhi” – “Vivek Buddhi” means reasoning through constructive positive set of mind. Otherwise you all have read news wherein the man and women fall in love – run away and get married and then one day the man kills the woman and cuts her into pieces – is this love? This happens because of “irrational mind” – and such an irrational mind – cruel mind is due to poor placement of moon and mercury in the chart. Moon is the Master of Mercury. And when Moon – that is when Mind is corrupted – it gives all kinds of wrong – self-destructive orders to the brain which is Mercury. Mercury is responsible for the processing of thoughts or command that happens through the brain. And so just having a strong Venus is not enough – you need to have a good placement of Mercury and Moon – with positive aspects from Jupiter or Venus or Sun – to succeed in a relationship.

Yesterday – a young man came and said “I have fallen in love” – I asked “When did it happen – because till yesterday you were alright.” He said “That’s right – but today while travelling – I saw a beautiful girl.” – I asked “Where did you see her?” He said – at the traffic signal. She was on her bike – and I couldn’t help myself – I fell in love.” – This is how it happens – this young man kept his Mercury aside and has now fallen in love. Now he will start with his efforts – one day he may even succeed – but such a love is short-lived – there is no connection of the soul – the understanding of each other is missing – there has been no dialog – this is infatuation and not love. Just boom boom for few days and then the heat is gone – then again you are wandering in the cold winters of your life.

So on this Valentine – it is necessary to remind yourself that to succeed in a relationship – you need to first become friends. If you remain lovers then love can evaporate after a few days of honeymoon. Real love is known only after the honeymoon. When excitement ends – intimacy grows! In the beginning of a relationship – you are excited – something is going to happen. And when you remain in this relationship for a long period – things settles – then you truly become one with your partner – then you don’t need any excitement – you understand her very well and this understanding becomes the foundation of your relationship! The same is applicable to the Master and the disciple. In the beginning – you come across my podcast – you are excited – this man is saying something new – this man is sharing something unique – the excitement is there – then slowly slowly as you remain with me for a longer period – the excitement is gone – you become more aligned with the essence of my whole being – my sharings – and before you could realize – you have already fallen in love with my sharings! And that is why I say – Real Love happens only when the excitement of honeymoon is over! So whosoever has been with me for a longer time through this channel – they have truly aligned with me – naturally they have melted in my being without known when and how it all happened – that’s love – that’s Valentine!

And so to experience a happy Valentine – it is necessary that along with your looks, your body shape, your artistic talent – you also focus on raising the level of your understanding. A beautiful woman with absolute no depth of understanding is like a bottle of poison whose label says “Its pure nectar”! And a not so beautiful woman with much depth of understanding is a bottle of nectar whose label says “Take with Caution”. This is how the mad mad world is – because you see through your mind and not with your eyes! Discrimination happens because of this – because the mind always loves to discriminate based on caste, color, religion and what not. Love is impossible as long as you continue to see through your mind. Once it happened – there was one such man – he was not beautiful – he was not handsome – he looked ugly – nobody had ever called him “Beautiful”. His name was VINCENT VAN GOGH. And the story is such that His whole life van Gogh was just giving his paintings to friends: to the hotel where he used to eat four days a week he would present a painting, or to a prostitute who had said once to him that he was not a beautiful man. To be absolutely factual, he was ugly. No woman ever fell in love with him, it was impossible.

This prostitute out of compassion — and sometimes prostitutes have more compassion than your so-called ladies, they understand men more — just out of compassion she said, “I like you very much.” He had never heard this. Love was a far away thing. Even liking….

He said, “Really, you like me? What do you like in me?” Now, the woman was at a loss.

She said, “I like your ears. Your ears are beautiful.” And you will be surprised that van Gogh went home, cut off his ears with a razor, packed them beautifully, went to the prostitute and gave his ears to her. And blood was flowing….

She said, “What have you done?”

He said, “Nobody ever liked anything in me. And I am a poor man, how can I thank you? You liked my ears; I have presented them to you. If you had liked my eyes, I would have presented my eyes to you If you had liked me, I would have died for you.”

The prostitute could not believe it. But for the first time, van Gogh was happy, smiling; somebody had liked at least a part of him.

Love is happy when it is able to give something. Ego is happy when it is able to take something. Vincent became a legendary painter – he became world famous for his paintings but after his death. When he was alive – there was nobody who would have appreciated his beauty – and so when the prostitute said casually – even though she didn’t mean what she said – even then – those words – “I like your ears. Your ears are beautiful.” touched his heart – and he presented his ears to her as a gift! How deep is this man – how to express his depth of being – but this is how a man of love is – no doubt he became the greatest painter that the world had ever known – when you have so much of love – so much of depth of being – it is natural that you are exceptional – you are beautiful.

Enough for now – wishing each one of you a very happy Valentine day – deepen your level of understanding and you will be able to save your relationship – you will succeed in your relationship because as the Buddha says – True love is born from understanding – when you understand everything – you forgive everything.

Jai Shri Ganesha. Jai Guru.

Venus Transit: Zodiac Impact

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Navratri in the month of April, also known as Gupt Navratri, signifies the secret celebration of the nine-day festival, commencing on 9th April. This auspicious occasion commemorates the feminine energy, with devotees honoring Shakti, the supreme divine energy, which manifests through various forms of goddesses. Throughout these nine days, reverence is offered to the divine feminine energy, embodied by various manifestations of the Shakti Goddess. As we embrace the celebration of feminine divinity, it’s essential to recognize the profound significance of the revered Goddess Venus, who has been worshipped since ancient Roman civilization. Goddess Venus played a significant role in ancient Roman civilization. She was worshipped as the epitome of love, beauty, and fertility. The Romans regarded her with deep reverence and celebrated her as a divine being. Venus was associated with love, desire, and prosperity, and believed to grant luck and fortune in relationships and procreation. Temples dedicated to her were built across the Roman Empire, and she was also linked to military success. Venus’ influence extended to art, literature, festivals, and social customs. Today, she continues to symbolize love, beauty, and femininity, highlighting her lasting impact on Roman civilization.

And so now as we observe the great Goddess Venus transit in Pisces, I will be happy to share the beautiful effects of Venus in all the four padas of Pisces zodiac and its impact on your life. Venus will transit the sign Pisces from 31st March to 24th April. And so as the beautiful glamourous charming Goddess Venus transits Pisces – lets see how it is going to impact your life:

For Aries – The Venus transit in Pisces signifies a need for retreat, introspection, and self-reflection in matters of love, relationships, and creativity. The transit of Venus in the 12th house suggests a desire for privacy and solitude in matters of love and affection. This position can also indicate a potential for experiencing secret or hidden love affairs. On a positive note, this placement can inspire artistic and creative expression that is deeply spiritual and connected to the subconscious mind. It is important for individuals with Venus in the 12th house to understand their own emotional boundaries and the need to balance their personal needs with the desire for connection.

For Taurus – The Venus transit in Pisces signifies an emphasis on friendship, social connections, and collective values in matters of love and relationships. This transit indicates a strong desire for harmonious and enjoyable relationships with friends and like-minded individuals. It suggests a willingness to contribute to group activities and shared goals. Venus in the 11th house also brings popularity and the ability to attract a wide circle of friends. It fosters a positive and supportive social network that can play a significant role in the individual’s love life and personal growth. Financially, there may be opportunities for financial gains through social networks and group affiliations.

For Gemini – The Venus transit in Pisces signifies a focus on career, reputation, and public image in matters of love and relationships. This transit suggests that the individual desires to showcase their attractive qualities and charm in the professional sphere. They may have a strong drive to be admired and appreciated for their achievements. Venus in the 10th house often brings success and recognition in one’s career, as well as the potential for forming romantic connections through work-related activities. It is important for individuals with this placement to find a balance between their professional ambitions and their personal relationships.

For Cancer – The Venus transit in Pisces signifies a strong affinity for travel, higher education, philosophy, and spirituality in matters of love and relationships. This transit suggests that the individual seeks expansive and meaningful connections that go beyond the ordinary. They may be attracted to partners who have a sense of adventure and a broad worldview. Venus in the 9th house encourages the pursuit of love and relationships that are intellectually stimulating and culturally diverse. It also indicates a potential for finding love and romantic opportunities while traveling or engaging in educational pursuits. This placement supports the individual’s desire for growth and expansion in both love and personal belief systems.

For Leo – The Venus in Pisces transit signifies intense and transformative experiences in matters of love, intimacy, and shared resources. This placement suggests a deep capacity for emotional bonding and intimate connections. It may also indicate a tendency to seek relationships that are profound and deeply meaningful. Venus in the 8th house can bring about shared financial resources through marriage, partnerships, or inheritances. However, it can also signify the potential for power struggles or issues related to possessiveness in relationships. Overall, this placement encourages a need for deep emotional connection and the potential for profound transformation through intimate relationships.

For Virgo – The Venus transit in Pisces signifies a period of increased harmony, cooperation, and affection in personal relationships. It can also bring opportunities for forming new romantic connections or improving existing partnerships. Individuals may experience a desire for balance and fairness in their relationships during this transit. They may also feel more inclined to compromise, negotiate, and seek harmony in their interactions with others. This transit can be a favorable time for making commitments, both personal and professional, and for cultivating healthy and harmonious relationships.

For Libra – The venus transit in Pisces signifies a time when individuals may pay more attention to self-care, wellness, and beauty routines. There may be opportunities to improve relationships with coworkers or enhance work environments during this transit. However, there could also be a tendency to overindulge or overspend on luxuries, leading to potential health issues or financial strain. Overall, Venus in the 6th house transit encourages individuals to find a balance between nurturing themselves and their responsibilities, while also emphasizing the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships.

For Scorpio – The venus transit in Pisces signifies a time of increased enjoyment and pleasure in life, with opportunities for new romantic connections or the rekindling of existing relationships. Individuals may feel more inspired and creative during this transit, which can be a favorable time for pursuing artistic projects or hobbies. There could also be a focus on children or family, with opportunities for bonding and fun activities. However, individuals should be mindful of overspending on leisure activities or indulging in risky behaviors. Overall, Venus in the 5th house transit encourages individuals to indulge in pleasure and self-expression, while also emphasizing the importance of responsible and respectful behavior towards others.

For Sagittarius – The Venus transit in Pisces signifies a time when individuals may feel more inclined to nurture and beautify their living space, as well as cultivate harmonious relationships with family members. There may be opportunities for deepening emotional connections with loved ones and creating a more peaceful and comfortable home environment. However, individuals should be mindful of potential overspending on home-related items or seeking excessive comfort, which could lead to complacency. Overall, Venus in the 4th house transit encourages individuals to prioritize emotional well-being, domestic harmony, and the cultivation of a loving and nurturing home environment.

For Capricorn – The Venus transit in Pisces signifies a time of increased charm, diplomacy, and harmonious conversations. Individuals may find themselves expressing their thoughts and ideas with grace and attracting pleasant interactions with others. It can also be a favorable time for networking, forming new friendships, and strengthening existing relationships with siblings and neighbors. However, individuals should be mindful of potential situations where they may sugarcoat messages or avoid conflict to maintain harmony. Overall, Venus in the 3rd house transit encourages individuals to embrace their social and communicative abilities, foster harmonious connections, and indulge in intellectual and creative pursuits.

For Aquarius – The Venus transit in Pisces signifies a time of heightened appreciation for beauty, luxury, and material possessions. Individuals may feel inclined to indulge in pleasurable experiences, such as fine dining, shopping for quality items, or enjoying artistic pursuits. There may also be opportunities for increased financial gain or improving one’s sense of self-worth and confidence. However, individuals should be mindful of potential overspending or relying too heavily on material possessions for happiness. Overall, Venus in the 2nd house transit encourages individuals to cultivate a healthy sense of self-value, enjoy the pleasures of life, and find balance between material wealth and inner fulfillment.

For Pisces – The Venus transit in Pisces signifies a time of increased attractiveness, magnetism, and charm. Individuals may experience a boost in self-confidence and a desire to enhance their physical appearance. This transit can also bring new romantic opportunities and harmonious relationships. It is a favorable time for self-care, personal development, and nurturing healthy relationships. However, individuals should be mindful of becoming overly focused on superficial appearances or seeking validation through external sources. Overall, Venus in the 1st house transit encourages individuals to embrace their own unique beauty, cultivate self-love, and enjoy positive connections with others.

Always remember Pisces is a wonderful sign of the beyond – the unseen, the unknown, the spiritual cosmos. And Venus is exalted in Pisces because – Pisces provides the perfect platform for Venus – where love has no expectations. Love blossom in an environment where there are no demands, no posessiveness. Absolute freedom of the beyond – the 12th house – the 12th zodiac lets Venus attain the highest form of love – spiritual love! Such a spiritual love is unconditional, selfless and always says “First you, then me.”

Once, a special baby elephant was born, for it was believed that the spirit of Gautama Buddha had taken form within him. This baby Buddha elephant loved to follow his kind and gentle mother. Whenever she gathered fruits, she would lovingly offer them to him first, saying, “First you, then me.” Together, they played by the river, joyfully splashing water, dancing, and cherishing the beauty of life.

As time passed, the baby elephant grew into a majestic creature and caught the attention of the king while he was hunting. Charmed by the elephant’s magnificence, the king decided to capture him and bring him to the royal palace. Adorned with jewels and stones, the Buddha elephant found himself in the palace, but he was overwhelmed with sadness. He stopped eating, drinking, and became weak. When the king asked him what was wrong, the elephant revealed his longing for his blind old mother who needed him. Touched by his plea, the king sent the elephant back to the forest.

The Buddha elephant eagerly ran through the forest until he found his old mother, lying on a rock and covered in dust. He lovingly cleaned her and offered her a sweet mango, saying, “First you, then me.” Overwhelmed with emotion, the old mother realized that it was her beloved son who had returned to her. In that moment, as tears filled her eyes, she understood the true meaning of love – “First you, then me.”

Venus in Pisces simply wants to share the significance of this message – that it is only when you live for others that others will live for you. That is how the great master Paramhansa Yogananda says “There is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselflishness, thinking of others first: when you learn to live for others, they will live for you.” The mother always lived for her son – and so now the son lives for his mother. You always receive that which you do for others. Remember – happiness is not readymade – it comes from your own actions!

Enough for now.

Jai Shri Ganesha. Jai Guru.

Karkatvas of 27 Nakshatras

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In Vedic astrology, each Nakshatra (lunar mansion) has certain “Karkatvas” or significations associated with it. These Karkatvas help in understanding the qualities, characteristics, and influences of the Nakshatras on individuals and events. Below is a list of the Karkatvas of all 27 Nakshatras:
1. Ashwini
– Symbol: Horse’s head
– Deity: Ashwini Kumaras (physicians of the gods)
– Karkatvas: Healing, speed, initiation, transportation, vitality, and beginnings.

2. Bharani
– Symbol: Yoni (female reproductive organ)
– Deity: Yama (god of death)
– Karkatvas: Responsibility, nurturing, transformation, birth, death, sexuality, and restraint.

3. Krittika
– Symbol: Knife or razor
– Deity: Agni (fire god)
– Karkatvas: Courage, purification, cutting, sharpness, protection, and leadership.

4. Rohini
– Symbol: Chariot
– Deity: Brahma (creator)
– Karkatvas: Creativity, growth, fertility, beauty, luxury, and prosperity.

5. Mrigashira
– Symbol: Deer’s head
– Deity: Soma (god of the Moon)
– Karkatvas: Curiosity, exploration, searching, gentleness, youthfulness, and changeability.

6. Ardra
– Symbol: Teardrop
– Deity: Rudra (storm god)
– Karkatvas: Destruction, sorrow, storms, renewal, intensity, and transformation.

7. Punarvasu
– Symbol: Bow and quiver
– Deity: Aditi (mother of gods)
– Karkatvas: Renewal, growth, prosperity, repetition, return, and benevolence.

8. Pushya
– Symbol: Cow’s udder
– Deity: Brihaspati (guru of the gods)
– Karkatvas: Nourishment, support, education, teaching, protection, and spirituality.

9. Ashlesha
– Symbol: Serpent
– Deity: Nagas (serpent gods)
– Karkatvas: Mysticism, intuition, manipulation, secrecy, kundalini energy, and healing.

10. Magha
– Symbol: Throne
– Deity: Pitris (ancestors)
– Karkatvas: Authority, tradition, ancestry, honor, respect, and leadership.

11. Purva Phalguni
– Symbol: Hammock or front legs of a bed
– Deity: Bhaga (god of wealth)
– Karkatvas: Creativity, love, relaxation, luxury, romance, and entertainment.

12. Uttara Phalguni
– Symbol: Back legs of a bed or a cot
– Deity: Aryaman (god of patronage)
– Karkatvas: Friendship, agreements, contracts, support, partnership, and responsibility.

13. Hasta
– Symbol: Hand
– Deity: Savitar (sun god)
– Karkatvas: Dexterity, skill, work, creativity, manifestation, and control.

14. Chitra
– Symbol: Pearl or bright jewel
– Deity: Tvashtar (celestial architect)
– Karkatvas: Beauty, design, architecture, creativity, charm, and craftsmanship.

15. Swati
– Symbol: Coral or sword
– Deity: Vayu (wind god)
– Karkatvas: Independence, movement, flexibility, communication, diplomacy, and balance.

16. Vishakha
– Symbol: Triumphal archway or potter’s wheel
– Deity: Indra (king of gods) and Agni (fire god)
– Karkatvas: Ambition, determination, success, duality, growth, and transformation.

17. Anuradha
– Symbol: Lotus or staff
– Deity: Mitra (god of friendship)
– Karkatvas: Friendship, cooperation, loyalty, success, devotion, and spirituality.

18. Jyeshtha
– Symbol: Earring or circular amulet
– Deity: Indra (king of gods)
– Karkatvas: Power, leadership, seniority, responsibility, protection, and authority.

19. Mula
– Symbol: Tied bunch of roots
– Deity: Nirriti (goddess of destruction)
– Karkatvas: Destruction, roots, research, foundation, transformation, and spirituality.

20. Purva Ashadha
– Symbol: Elephant tusk or fan
– Deity: Apah (water god)
– Karkatvas: Victory, strength, renewal, invincibility, rejuvenation, and nurturing.

21. Uttara Ashadha
– Symbol: Elephant tusk or planks of a bed
– Deity: Vishvadevas (universal gods)
– Karkatvas: Leadership, honor, perseverance, success, truth, and righteousness.

22. Shravana
– Symbol: Ear or trident
– Deity: Vishnu (preserver of the universe)
– Karkatvas: Listening, learning, communication, wisdom, travel, and spiritual knowledge.

23. Dhanishta
– Symbol: Drum or musical instrument
– Deity: Eight Vasus (deities of abundance)
– Karkatvas: Music, rhythm, wealth, prosperity, fame, and social status.

24. Shatabhisha
– Symbol: Empty circle or a thousand flowers
– Deity: Varuna (god of the cosmic waters)
– Karkatvas: Healing, secrecy, esoteric knowledge, isolation, medicine, and discipline.

25. Purva Bhadrapada
– Symbol: Sword or front legs of a funeral cot
– Deity: Aja Ekapada (one-footed goat or serpent)
– Karkatvas: Spirituality, detachment, transformation, sacrifices, mystical experiences, and austerity.

26. Uttara Bhadrapada
– Symbol: Twin fish or back legs of a funeral cot
– Deity: Ahir Budhnya (serpent of the deep sea)
– Karkatvas: Depth, endurance, stability, compassion, spirituality, and hidden wealth.

27. Revati
– Symbol: Drum or fish
– Deity: Pushan (protector of flocks and herds)
– Karkatvas: Prosperity, nourishment, wealth, protection, compassion, and spiritual guidance.

To be continued….

iPhone Luckiest for Which Signs?

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iPhone is a totally different breed of mobile handset and it is suitable for the following zodiac moon signs:

LEO
ARIES
SAGITTARIUS
CANCER
PISCES
CAPRICORN
GEMINI
AQUARIUS
LIBRA

So if you are interested specifically in buying 🍎 Apple i-phone models and your moon sign is from the above mentioned 9 zodiac signs then just go get your brand new i- phone and WhatsApp ‘hi’ to me from your iPhone!

Steve Jobs — the man who developed the i-phone was indeed a genius. He never had his biological mother and father at his side. He was adopted by the Jobs family. It is said that Steve Jobs before starting the Apple company, had come all the way to Vrindavan, India to meet the divine spiritual master Neem Karoli Baba.

“You can plan for a hundred years. But you don’t know what will happen the next moment.”
– Neem Karoli Baba

But Baba had taken Samadhi a year before Steve arrived. And so Steve and his friend stayed in the Ashram and practiced meditation for several days. After which he went back to the US and started a small company in his Garage which later came to be known as APPLE. It is said that Neem Karoli Baba liked the fruit 🍎 Apple and so inspired by the likes of the master — Steve Jobs made Apple as the Logo of his company!

Today the i- phone that you flaunt with pride has an Indian connection — the Vrindavan Ashram connection where the greatest spiritual master dwells — Neem Karoli Baba. I prostrate before His Holiness, the Baba who is believed to be the Avatar of Lord Hanuman.

And what a coincidence — today is also Saturday, the day of Lord Hanuman. Jai Veer Hanuman.

Love to all my readers. Stay safe. And stay blessed.

Jai Shri Ganesha. Jai Guru.

Author: Acharya Addittya Tamhankar