Saturday, December 29, 2007

Aussies, Windies win Test

Efficient Australia beats India and a resurgent West Indies beat RSA.

The only Indian players who reached over 40 are Ganguly and Laxman. The rest failed to impress, unfortunately. It seems that we will see a lot of new faces in the future Indian team. This series may mark the end of many players !

There is a always a cry from the crowd to blood youngsters, as it was the youngsters who brought the T20 World Cup. Many players who played a stellar role like Sehwag, Yousuf Pathan, Joginder Sharma, Sreeshant etc have been left out, as the Indian selectors opted for experience. If India loses like this, it is better to try out the youngsters. Ishant Sharma impressed in the last Test against Pak. Youngsters were found to be more agile in the field. It is better to give the youngsters a chance, than lose with oldsters !

For RSA, only Kallis gave some resistance, with a solid 85. The rest of the batsmen failed to cope up with the situation, giving WI her win !

Thursday, December 27, 2007

A bad day for India

Only Tendulkar could score more than 50. He was out for 62. We dont know what happened to Indian batting. Australia was clinical and professional. Only Ganguly could score more than 40 !
Both Lee and Clarke took 4 wickets each. Hogg took 2 wickets.

Maybe the bouncy Australian pitches was too much for the Indians. Let us hope they will come back into form in the second innings.


South Africa finished with 122/5. against WI 408. Chanderpaul scored 104. Darren Sammy gave him good support with 38.

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

India and Aussies share honours !

A brilliant hundred by Hayden ( 124) and a five wicket haul by Kumble ( 84/5) saw both teams sharing honours.

Australia'2 337/9 was a fairly good score but India is happy after taking 9 wickets. Zaheer scalped 3 wickets.

The good start which the Kangaroos got was not consolidated. They were 135 for no loss when they lost Jacques. for 66

In South Africa, WI were 281/4. Manuels was dismissed for 94. Gayle was out for 66. In that match also, we can say, honors were shared.

Let us see how the much extolled Indian batting battles with the fiery Australian bowling tomorrow !

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Progeny Horary

Santhana Prasna

Beeja Sphuta - the combined longitudes of Jupiter- Venus & Sun has to be in an Oja Rasi ( Odd Sign ) & Kshetra Sphuta - the combined longitudes of Jupiter- Moon & Mars in an Even Sign ( Yugma Rasi ).


The longitudes of Sun Venus Jupiter
Is Beeja Sphuta called- O Noble One!
Moon Mars Jupiter collective is female
Kshetra Sphuta, used in Progeny Horary

The Santhana Thithi should be < 180 degrees ( Shukla Paksha or Waxing Moon Fortnight ).
If greater than 180 problems seen as it is Krishna Paksha or Waning Moon Fortnight.
If Santhana Thithi > 240 degrees negativity is indicated.

Check the Fifth House in Negativity Factors.

If Santhana Tidhi Rasi is aspected by benefics - some hope. Not so if it is aspected
by malefics.

If Santhana Thidhi falls in Waxing Moon
Probability of getting a child is high
Difficult if it falls in Waning Moon
And remote if it is after Lunation Fifth !

If ( in Waning Moon ) after Lunation Eighth
Worship the Lord of the Mountains ( Siva ) !
In Lunation Sixth, Lord Karthikeya
And Ganesh, if in Lunation Fourth !

If in Lunation Eighth, do Brahmakoorcha
Also the same in Lunation Fourteen
In Lunation Tenth do Ashtaka
And in New Moon do Parvana, O Noble One!

All lunations in Waxing Moon positive
With Vishnu's Grace it will be received !
If in Lion's & Tiger's Karana
Indicates enemy trouble of a major sort !

Santhana Ravi Thidhi = Long ( Moon ) - Long ( Sun )
Santhana Lagna Thidhi = Long ( Moon ) - Long ( Ascendant )

The Five Equations of V A Horary

The Five Equations, the Pancha Maha Sutras, are the major equations upon which Horary Astrology is built.

In Medical Astrology, the planets rule the five great elements


Element Planet Equation

Earth is ruled by Mercury Prithvi Sutra
Water Venus Jala Sutra
Fire Mars Agni Sutra
Air Saturn Vayu Sutra
Ether Jupiter Akasha Sutra

We have already dealt with the combinations of the three Sutras, viz Jeeva, Roga and Mrithyu.

Jeeva Sutra is Positive
Mrithyu Sutra is Negative
Roga Sutra is neutral

Our Horary Software gives the results as Jeeva, Mrityu and Roga and from the result, you can prognosticate !

Earth Element Formula ( Prithvi Sutra - Mercury - Flesh Skin Bone )

If Prithvi Sutra is Mrityu and if Mercury is badly positioned
in Horary Chart- destruction of cattle- dissipation of tissue
element (Dhatu) ruled by Mercury and all Signs ruled by him -
increase of enemies -enmity from kith and kin - diseases due
to Flesh Bone & Skin - loss of happiness etc- deficiency in the
Earth Element in the body physiologic in Medical Astrology.
This is the Mercurian Equation.


Water Element Formula ( Jala Sutra - Venus - Blood Urine Semen )

If Jala Sutra is Mrityu and if Venus is badly positioned
in Horary Chart- destruction of cattle- dissipation of tissue
element (Dhatu) ruled by Venus & all Signs ruled by him -
increase of enemies -enmity from kith and kin - diseases
due to the water principle - blood urine and semen- defici-
ency in the Water Element in the body physiologic in Medical
Astrology. This is the Venusian Equation.


Fire Element Formula ( Agni Sutra - Mars - Fire - Thirst Sleep )

If Agni Sutra is Mrityu and if Mars is badly positioned
in Horary Chart- destruction of cattle- dissipation of tissue
element (Dhatu)- ruled by Mars & all Signs ruled by him -
increase of enemies - real estate battles - fear of enemies-
fear of government - mental tension - destruction of everything
held dear - enmity from kith and kin - diseases due to
fire and lack of Ojas- deficiency in the Fire Element in the
body physiologic in Medical Astrology. This is the Martian Equation.


Air Element Formula ( Vayu Sutra - Saturn - Air - Movement )

If Vayu Sutra is Mrityu and if Saturn is badly positioned
in Horary Chart- destruction of cattle- dissipation of tissue
element (Dhatu)- ruled by Saturn & all Signs ruled by him -
increase of enemies -enmity from kith and kin - diseases
due to Wind (Vata) - epilepsy - lack of appetite - pox -
fear of low minded enemies - loss in agriculture - legal
battles pertaining to wealth etc - deficiency in the
Air Element in the body physiologic in Medical Astrology.
This is the Saturnine Equation.


Ether Element Formula (Akasha Sutra -Jupiter -Ether -Likes Dislikes)

If Akasha Sutra is Mrityu and if Jupiter is badly positioned
in Horary Chart- destruction of cattle- dissipation of tissue
element (Dhatu) ruled by Jupiter & all Signs ruled by him -
increase of enemies -enmity from kith and kin - destruction
of wealth - health hazards - diseases due to Phlegm or Vasa
and problems from children - deficiency in the Ether Element
in the body physiologic in Medical Astrology. This is the
Jupiterian Equation.

Sunday, December 23, 2007

The Triune Longitude ( Trisphuta ) in Horary

The Triune Longitude = the longitudes of (Gulika + Lagna + Moon)

Life is represented by Ascendant
Body is represented by the Moon
Death is represented by Gulika

The sum total longitudes of Life, Body & Death is the Triune Longitude, the Trisphuta

Here we give both negative and positive indications

.......No Shobhanam Trisphutam ( Negative Indications )

If TRI ( Trisphutam ) is conjoined with Gulika and other malefics
high inauspiciousness is indicated.

If TRI ( Trisphutam ) falls in Risha Sandhis ( Kataka Vrischika
& Meena high inauspiciousness is indicated.

If TRI ( Trisphutam ) falls in Gandandha Rasis ( the last Navamsas
of Kataka Vrischika & Meena ) high inauspiciousness is indicated.

If TRI ( Trisphutam ) Rasi falls in the Eighth Rasi of Querent
high inauspiciousness is indicated.

If TRI ( Trisphutam ) Rasi falls in 108th Lunar Mansion from
Querent's Star high inauspiciousness is indicated.

If TRI ( Trisphutam ) Rasi falls in 88th Lunar Mansion from
Querent's Star high inauspiciousness is indicated.

If TRI falls in the last Navamsa of Cancer the patient may not
live for more than one year.

If TRI falls in the last Navamsa of Scorpio the patient may not
live for more than one month.

If TRI falls in the last Navamsa of Pisces the patient may not
live for more than one week.

If STRI ( Sookshma Trisphutam ) Rasi is tenanted by planets the sign-
ifications of that planet will suffer.

For instance if Mars is in STRI Rasi then danger to brother is indi-
cated.

If Sun tenants the STRI Rasi danger to father can be predicted.

If Moon tenants the STRI Rasi danger to mother can be indicated.

If Jupiter tenants the STRI Rasi danger to children can be predicted.

If Mercury tenants the STRI Rasi danger to uncle can be predicted.

If Venus tenants the STRI Rasi danger to wife can be indicated.

If Saturn tenants the STRI Rasi danger to subordinates can be indi-
cated.

If Trisphuta Navamsa Dwadasamsa Sphutam falls in Risha Sandhis or
the Janma ( 1st ) and Anujanma Stars of the Querent death can be
predicted.

If the Querent's house contain a member whose star is the same as
the TRI star disease can be predicted for him. Anu Janma stars can
also be taken into account.

If TRI is with the Nava Doshas the querent may face danger.

........... Shobhanam Trisphutam ( Positive Indications )

If TRI is in Srushti Khandas - Mesha Vrishabha Mithuna & Kataka -
in Srushti Nakshatras and if conjoined with benefics good longevity
is indicated.

If TRI falls in the Navamsas of Mesha Simha or Dhanus good long-
evity can be indicated.

Saturday, December 22, 2007

Horary Tips

Troubles from enemies are discerned by Horary Astrology. The Sixth House rules enemies. Kendradhipatya and Badhakadhipatya are also taken into consideration. Angular ownership by benefics is Kendradhipatya and Badhakadhipatya is explained here

On Enemy Trouble - One of the most important aspects of V A Horary

For Cardinal Signs the 11H is the Badhasthana
( For Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn)
For Fixed Signs the 9H is the Badhasthana
( For Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius)
For Ubhaya Signs the 7H is the Badhasthana
( For Gemini, Virgo, Sag, Pisces )

Mandeesha, the Lord of Gulika Sign, also is Badhaka
All planets with Mandeesh are Badhaka
All planets with Badhakesh, the lord of Badha House, are also Badhaka

( Charodaye Labha Gruhe Thu Badha ....... )

Indications about the Enemy

If Jupiter and the Sun tenant Badhasthana- Enemy is rich and handsome
If Mars- is a hunchback
If Mercury- is of big build
If Saturn- is lame.
If Venus- is a woman

( Shatruswaroopam Ripugena Vachyam ..........)

If the 6H lord is in Badhastana- Badha is obvious
If Badhakesh in the 6H- Badha is predicted
If Mandeesha is in 6H- Badha is obvious
If 6H lord is with Gulika- Badha is clear.

( Badheswarasya Yogekshanam Ari Bhavane Shatrunathasya Yogo.... )

SL wins series !

What a magnificent victory for Sri Lanka. The last Test was drawn, with Alistair Cook scoring a hundred.

Meanwhile, Down Under, Sachin hopes to win against Australia. It will be a great feat if India can do that. All batsmen, he says, are in good form. He is confident India can win, despite the formidable foursome ( Tait, Lee, Bracken & Johnson ) posing a big threat to India !

Mahela was declared Man of the Match. Definitely he deserved it, as he scored 213 not out. He is in tremendous form and hopes SL will move over to the third position in the ICC rankings.

Horary Astrology Tips

These are the four pillars of Astrology Horary
Aroodha, Ascendant, Moon & Chatra

If the Houses Sixth, Eighth and Twelfth
Are tenanted by benefics natural
Or if angles and trine are occupied
By malefics natural, suffering is high

If from Aroodha, curse of the learned
If from Ascendant, anger of the world
From Moon, magic of the dark
And from Chatra, anger of deities divine !

Thursday, December 20, 2007

England bowled out for 81 !

Incredible, but true. The great batting of England, with Pieterson and Vaughan etc bowled out for 81. Chaminda Vas was the main architect of the destruction, with four wickets( 4/28). The new bowler Welegedara claiming 2 wickets ( 2/17) and Malinga picking up the all important wicket of Pieterson. It was a very bouncy ball which Pieterson tried to fend off and was caught behind !

England, following on , are none for 2.

At Melbourne, India are 110/3, in their match against Victoria. Openers Wasim Jaffer was out for nought, Laxman for one and Tendulkar for 19. Ganguly (51 no ) led the recovery with Dravid ( 33 no ).

Ponting scored another hundred and won the series against NZ. Ponting was 134 no in the Aussie total of 282 and NZ were bowled out for 168, with Lee claiming 3 wickets and Tait 2 !

Medical Astrology Horary Tips


If the Query in Horary Astrology is about disease

Find out in the Horary Chart where Ascendant ( Lagna ) or Base Ascendant ( Aroodha ) is and counted from Aries ( which is the head of the Zodiacal Man ), say where the disease is

The First House represents the Head and the Twelfth House is the feet of the Cosmic Man. Aries His Head, Taurus His Face and Pisces His feet. If the Aroodha or Udaya ( find out which is more powerful) is say the 6th House, you can safely predict disorders of the digestive tract. ( Papa Shashta gatha tada Udara rujam ). If the Aroodha or Udaya is Virgo !

Kalapurushanga Rasau
Yatra Aroododayo cha Samprashtu

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Jayawardene in tremendous form !

Mahela in great form. 149 not out in a total of 384/6. Dishan scored 84 and Chaminda Vas was 46 not out.

It seems SL is determined not to lose this match. Two days it has taken for them to compile 384/6 and a draw will be favourable to them.

Meanwhile, the Indians seem to be confident of taking on the might of Aussie pace attack. Their contention is that during the series earlier Down Under, they had performed well. The bouncy Australian pitches are dangerous, from an Indian perspective. Both Kumble and Ganguly are confident of meeting the Aussie challenge.

Malefics in Upachayas are good ( in 3,6,10,11 houses )

Natural malefics or fiery planets like Mars, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu & Sun are good in 3,6,10,11 houses. ( Upachaya samstha Papah ).

Natural benefics in 1,4,7,10,5,9,2,11 are good ( Soumya Kendra trikona dhana bhavagah ).

Take for instance, the Nodes of the Moon, Rahu & Ketu. They are excellent in 3,6,10 & 11 houses. The late PM of India, Mrs Gandhi, had Rahu in the 6th and Ketu in the 12th, forming a Kubera Yoga. Rahu in the Sixth destroyed enemies and gave a regal life ( Shashta sthane satru vinasakaree .. ) . So did Ketu in the 12th ( Sada raja yogam naram sad vyayam tat ).

Natural Benefics like Jupiter, Mercury & Venus are good in angles and trines. Angular Jupiter destroys a lakh or 100,000 afflictions ( Laksham Doshan Hanti Devendra Poojya ). Angular Venus destroys 50,000 afflictions, they say ( Kendram Prapya Daithya Mantree tad ardham ). Angular Mercury, devoid of bad associations destroys 25,000 afflictions ! ( Veeryopetha Somaputras thad ardham )

Horocospe Analysis Tips

The Ascendant Lord

He is the most important planet, as the Asc ( Ascendant ) rules fame and personality. If he be in a quadrant or a trine, he is well placed and the native will have good reputation and a pleasing personality. It is Sarvam Vilagnepi Chintayeth - everything is based on Lagna. So the most important point is the Ascending Degree, the Lagna Sphuta.

If he be placed badly in the trika or evil 6,8,12 houses, the native will have health hazards.

The Two Lagnas or Ascendants

The Moon Sign or Lunar Ascendant is equally powerful as Lagna or Asc. It is Lagnam va chandra lagnam va.

If the Lunar Asc is more powerful than the Asc, then you can predict from the Lunar Asc or Chandra Lagna.

There are some who take the Solar Asc, that is the Sun Sign, but this is rarely used, the normal practice being taking from Lagna ( Asc ) or Chandra Lagna ( Lunar Asc )

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

India ready to take on Australia !

Mahela hopes to win the Third Test against England and move to 3rd position in ICC Rankings. Now SL is placed 5th.

At the moment SL is 132/2, with Mahela on 46. Sangakara got out at 46.

Kumble feels that India can take on the Aussies fast bowling might of Tait, Lee, Johnson and Clarke. Ganguly feels that Australia and India are the best teams in the world. India will win, says Ganguly. In the last series Down Under, India did well, as the series was drawn. Now in this series, Aussies are going with four pacers and will lack in the spin department. No McGrath or Warne, this time.

But India is pitted against the best fast bowling attack in the world. Tait, Lee, Stuart Clarke and Johnson can be formidable on Australian pitches.

In the T20, WI proved that bowlers can dominate. Jerome Taylor shocked RSA by taking three early wickets, reducing the hosts to 5/3. RSA could only make 58/8 and WI scored 60 for the loss of five wickets !

Monday, December 17, 2007

Badhakadhipatya indicates loss of comforts

Badhakadhipatya has been defined as Loss of comforts caused by the Badha causing planet.

For Cardinal Signs, the Eleventh House is Badha
For Fixed Cross, the Ninth House
Seventh House for Mutable Quadrature

( For Cardinal Quadrature House Eleven
For Fixed Cross the Ninth House
For Mutable Quadrature House Seven
Know this to be the Badha House )
To be a fully functional Badhaka know
Other conditions should be fulfilled
The lord of Badha should either be lord
Of Kharesa or Sign of Saturn's son!

The Total Longitude Method or the Zodiacal Number System



If the Longitude Total falls in constellations negative

Not fully enjoyed will be the House Significations

If - on the other hand - positivity is more than minus

All the significations of the House will fully enjoyed


Negative will be the house indications if

Said Longitude falls in Signs & Stars negative!

Samhara- Durithamsaka- Gandanda- Ushna- Visha

Dhooma stars - Vishti - 6 & 8th lords Sign!

Signs rising backwards -Adhomukha Signs-Riktha

Downtide Signs -Karanas & functional malefics!


Positive be the house indications O scholar if

Said Longitude falls in Stars & Signs Positive!

Pranamsa - Dehamsa - Srishti - Piyusha - Oordhwa

Benefic aspects -benign- Uptide-Trines & angles !

Planets in the Sixfold Strength

V I B A L A Planets in the Sixfold Strength

In the Sixfold Strength System, if a planet gets less Shashtiamsas than the minimum stipulated, such a planet is called Vibala, or Weak. Here we give the definitions.

Knowest thou not that planets called Vibala
Are planets weak in the Sixfold Strength?
Cancellation Bhanga they cause of Raja Yoga
And are harmful in their nature; Learned One!


This program checks for weak planets; weak in Shad Bala
Know that Weak Planets cause Raja Yoga Bhanga
Exalted with other strengths is Sampoorna called;
Devoid of other strengths is Poorna; of medium strength
Below its average strength in Sixfold is Riktha; weak
Use these terms for correct prognostication O Noble One!

Sunday, December 16, 2007

BHAVA BALA OR HOUSE STRENGTH

Bhava means house & Bala means strength. Bhava bala is the potency or strength of the house or signification. We have already seen that there are 12 bhavas which comprehend all human events. Each bhava signifies or indicates certain events or functions. For instance the First Bhava indicates Thanu or body the appearance of the individual his complexion his stature etc. If it attains certain strength the native will enjoy the indications of the bhava fully otherwise he will not sufficiently enjoy them. The strength of the bhava is composed of three factors:

1. Bhavadhipathi Bala - Aggregate Shad Bala of the lord of the house
2. Bhava Digbala - Strength acquired by Bhavas falling in Signs.
3. Bhava Dristi Bala - Strength of Bhava aspected by planets.

In the table produced below Bhava Digbala is indicated by DIG and
Bhavadhipathi Bala by OWN. The rest is Bhava Dristi Bala. VJU means
the Visesha Drishti of Jupiter VMA the Visesha Drishti of Mars &
VSA the Visesha Drishti of Saturn.TOT means the total points earned
by a Bhava and RUP means the strength in Rupas ( 60 shastiamsas ).

For the analysis of wealth we have to scrutinise 2 9 10 & 11 houses.
Now in order to know how much the native will have we will have to
evaluate strength of these bhavas. This is where Bhava Bala comes
into action. Not only for ascertaining wealth but for ascertaining
other important Bhavas like Fortune ( 9th Bhava ) Health ( Lagna
Bhava and Longevity ( 8th Bhava ) Bhava Bala has got paramount
significance.

Ishta &amp; Kashta Phalas

A planet with more Ishta Phala is inclined to do good & be a benefic
during its Dasa and Bhukti periods while a planet with more Kashta
Phala is inclined to be adverse during its Dasa Bhukti periods.
Hence during prognostication the Ishta & Kashta points of planets
are taken into consideration.

When the Kashta predominates over the Ishta a bad period is indicated.Miseries and suffering will be the result. On the other hand if Ishta points are more beneficial results can be indicated. If the strength of a Dasa lord predominates over that of the Bhukti lord then the results to be obtained during the Bhukti in question will be that indicated by the Dasa lord who if he has more Ishta Phala will produce more of beneficial effects. The results of Dasas and Bhuktis have to be judged very carefully by a judicious estimate of planetary strengths.

Wealth Ascendant or Dhana Lagna


We are giving the definition of Dhana Lagna in poetic form.
In assessing a person's wealth, the Wealth Ascendant is considered. If the Wealth Asc lord is powerful, it signifies wealth. If you can enhance the W A lord, you can overcome all obstacles and hindrances that block the accumulation of wealth !

Wealth Factors governing Horoscopy

The lords of Two Five Nine Eleven
Rule wealth; Six Eight Twelve lords
Cause ruin & misery; they generate
Fear of enemies during their reign!

The Rays of the Ninth Lords from Asc & Luna
Add these two to get the Total Ray Strength
Take remainder from Twelve; Sign from Moon
That Sign is Dhana Lagna or Wealth Asc called !

Of wealth beyond the dreams of Avarice know
Wealthy the native becomes based on strength
Of Dhana Lagna; if it be powerful and benign
Result is positive; else predict Negativity!

If Wealth Ascendant is tenanted by benefics
Millionaire the native becomes; or if a malefic
Choose to occupy Ascendant Wealth a lakhier;
Again a millionaire if the malefic be exalted!


Satellites of Major Planets



In Indian Astrology each planet has a satellite of its own.For instance Phobos and Deimos of Mars are called as Dhooma & Mrityu in Indian science. The longitudes of satellites of VenusMoon Mars Rahu & Ketu are calculated based on the sidereal longitude of the Sun.


PLANET SATELLITE METHOD OF COMPUTATION

Mars Dhooma Sun's longitude + 133 deg 20 mins
Rahu Vyatipata 360- Dhooma's longitude
Moon Parivesh 180 + Vyatipata's longitude
Venus Indrachapa 360 - Parivesh's longitude
Ketu Upaketu Indrachapa + 16 deg 40 mins

A different method of calculation is adopted for the satellitesof Sun Jupiter Saturn Mercury & Mars. Days and nights are divi-ded into 8 divisions.

The first division is ruled by the lord of the day & other divi-sions are given to the other lords in sequential order. Duringnight the first lord is the fifth lord from the lord of the day.
In order to measure the longitudes of satellites two differentmethods have been adopted.In the first method the beginning time of the planet who holds absolute sway is taken. In the other method the end time is taken.The Lagna is computed for this timeand this is how the longitude of the satellite is computed.

To compute Gulika's longitude a third method has been adopted.The rising time of Gulika is charted out for each day and thesphuta or longitude computed is labelled as Mandi or Gulika.

Day of Week Day Night
Sunday 26 ghati (Nazhika) 10 ghati (Nazhika)
Monday 22 " 6 "
Tuesday 18 " 2 "
Wednesday 14 " 26 "
Thursday 10 " 22 "
Friday 6 " 18 "
Saturday 2 " 14 "

The Sixfold Strength in Astrology



SHAD BALAS OR SIXFOLD SOURCE OF PLANETARY STRENGTH


Shad bala means the sixfold source of planetary strength. Thereare six kinds of potency in the Parasari System. They are :


1. Sthana Bala - Positional Strength

2. Dig Bala - Directional Strength

3. Kala Bala - Temporal Strength

4. Chesta Bala - Motional Strength

5. Naisargika Bala - Intrinsic Strength

6. Drik Bala - Aspectual Strength


Application of Shad Balas


When we say a planet is strong or a House or Bhava is strong, how can it be measured ? The strength and weakness of planets and Bhavas are computed using Shad Balas. So the importance osf the Shad Bala system in the wisdom of the heavens cannot be overemphasised.
In deciding Dasa effects, the first period is attributed to the most powerful Force - the Asc, Sun or Moon. How do we know who is more powerful. By the Shad Bala method !

Shad Balas are measured in shastiamsas or units of 60. 60 shastiamsas make a Rupa.

Dasa or Period of Directional Influence

According to Indian Astrology inevitable effects are to be judged from dasa as per the dictum " Dasa prabhedena Vichinthayeth Dridam". Astrology is based on the Universal Law of Cause and Effect called by the philosophers as the Law of Karma. Planets have got dualistic role and always the negative aspect of the ruling planet must be taken into consideration and divine remedial measures must be resorted to overcome the minus points of the dasa ruler.
Dasa is translated as the period of directional influence of the ruling planet. Philosophically dasa represents the prarabda karma of the native and the inevitable effects he has to undergo during the planet's reign.

In the periods & subperiods of malefics
Transfer ruin economic crises galore misery
Destruction of Masters. During the periods
Of lords of Eighth; Stars Three Five Seven
Misery & if Transit Saturn or Jove adverse
Proclaim Death if other factors negative

Know these to be malefics who tenant
6 8 12 from Ascendant; also their lords
Planets debilitated combust Mandeesha
Malefics tenanting trines angles two
Lords Mandyamsa 3 5 7 from Birth Star
Their Dasas bring in misery and pain
Benefics in angles are good O scholar!
There are many terms for planets who reign
Sampoorna Balavarjitha(Poorna) Riktha called!
Anishtaphalada Madhya Avarohi Arohini Adhama
Know these Eight terms to be their Samjnas!

The Ashtakavarga System in Astrology

Ashtakavarga is defined as a collective factor, which sets going as a result of the progression of the Seven Revolving Heavens. A planet throws out favourable beams of influence on certain places, favourable from the planet's position and from other planet's positions. Such favourable beams contributed by the seven revolving heavens acts as a catalytic agent agumenting both directional and transit influences.

It can be defined as vitality assessment of a horoscope.
A planet is said to become highly benefic if he secures in his own Ashtakavarga more than 5 bindus. A planet having less than 4 bindus will affect the bhava it is in adversely. Similarly in total or Sarvashtavarga if a sign attains more than 30 bindus it becomes highly benefic and any sign getting less than 25 bindus becomes malefic.

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Yuvraj ready to take on the might of Australia

"I want to be a good Test bastman" says Yuvraj. He had played only 20 Tests, mainly due few vacancies in the star studded Indian batting line up.

Now he is practising hard to counter the bouncy tracks Down Under. He is all priase for Kumble, India's captain. He also praised the Three Musketeers and Laxman.

Yuvraj is part of the Splendid Sixsome, with the Three Musketeers ( Sachin, Ganguly, Dravid) and Laxman and Sehwag.

Indian left arm seamers can take wickets on the bouncy tracks. During last tour of Australia, both Zaheer and Agarkar performed well.

Even though the resurgent Indian team is up against heavy odds, against formidable Australia in Australia, the likes of Yuvraj do not falter. They are ready for cricket battle, come what may !

Friday, December 14, 2007

Ponting stars in easy win against NZ



Ponting showed why he is reckoned as No 1 in ODIs and Tests, with a superb 107 not out against NZ. Aussies won by 7 wickets. Gilchrist hits 2 sixes in his 51 and Ponting with Clarke and Symonds sealed the fate of the match. Aussie bowling was ferocious, with Lee & Tait !


The Aussie commentators were talking about the upcoming series against India. They said India is a very experienced side, with one of the best batting line ups in the world. Jaffer is in tremendous form. The Indian left arm seamers performed well in England and they are expecting a great series, which starts from Dec 20.
In our last post, we talked about the Awesome Fivesome. It is actually the Splendid Sixsome, Yuvraj included. On paper, it looks like the best batting line up in the world, considering that Sachin alone has scored more than 27000 runs in ODIs and Tests. Ganguly has scored more than 11000 runs and taken more than 100 wickets in ODIs. Sehwag had scored a triple century and Laxman 's highest is 281. Yuvraj 169. So statistically, this Splendid Sixsome seems to be the best batting line up. Aussies have better pace attack and is the better allround side !

Thursday, December 13, 2007

The SL- England Match drawn !

SL is in terrific form, with two players, Murali and Sangakara, in the top positions in ICC Rankings.

Mahela Jayawardene scored 195, Vandort 138, and SL declared at 548/9. England replied with 250/3. Cook, Vaughan and Bell scored fifties. Pieterson is back in form with 45 not out.

Prasanna Jayawardene, the wicket keeper, impressed with 79. Dilhara gave him support with 36 not out.

Meanwhile, the Indians are ready to go Down Under and play the World Champions. Aussies lead in Tests and ODIs. One has to admit that they have the best fast bowling attack in the world, with Lee, Tait, Bracken & Johnson ! Let us see how the Awesome Fivesome- Sehwag, Laxman, Ganguly, Sachin & Dravid, with thousands of runs to their credit, fare against the formidable pace bowling of Australia !

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Sehwag comes in to the Squad to Australia


Pak was stunned when they lost 7 wickets on the fifth day to the Indian spinners, Kumble & Yuvraj. Bad light came to their rescue ultimately and the Test was drawn, giving India the series, after 27 years !

Saurav Ganguly gets the Man of the Series award !

Younis Khan praised the Indians. He was also happy that he got an excellent player in Misbah, who scored two consecutive centuries.

India's Test squad for Australia has been announced. They are


Anil Kumble (capt), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, RP Singh, Irfan Pathan, Ishant Sharma, Pankaj Singh, Wassim Jaffer, Dinesh Karthik, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin, Sourav Ganguly, Yuvraj Singh, Dhoni ( wk ) and Lakshman .

Rajasthan pacer Pankaj Singh comes into the squad in lieu of Munaf. Sreeshanth is injured. Dinesh Karthik retained his place as reserved wicketkeeper due to his 52 in the second innings. Ishant Sharma is retained because of his 5 wickets.

The five pacers are Zaheer Khan, Pathan, Ishant Sharma, RP Singh & Pankaj Singh. The 2 spinners are Kumble and Harbhajan.

The Awesome Fivesome are there - VVS Laxman, Sehwag with the Three Musketeers ( Sachin, Ganguly & Dravid ).

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Ishant and Misbah impress

Misbah impressed again with this brilliant 133 not out. The day belonged to the debutant Ishant Sharma who took 5 wickets for India. Kamran and Yasir contributed to Pak's 537. The Test seems to be heading for a draw with Indian on a 131/2, with Ganguly on 63 and " the Wall " on 35.

Mahela Jayawardene scored a brilliant 167 not out in SL's score of 379/4. Vandort scored a brilliant 138 and Chamara 49.

In the T20 match, Aussies formidable fast bowling wrecked NZ's chances. Tait, Brett Lee , Bracken and Mitchell tore the heart out of the NZ batting. Seymond's 85 not out made Aussies score a respectable 186. Lee and Co ran through the NZ batting, despite some big hitting by the big man, Jacob Oram. Oram hits 6 sixes and 5 fours in a blistering 66 not out. NZ all out for 132

Monday, December 10, 2007

Misbah and Younis redeem Pak



Pakistan saved the day with 369/5. Younis Khan played well for his 80 and Misbah for his 54 not out.

Ishant Sharma impressed in his spell in which he took the wicket of Faisal Iqbal. All five Indian bowlers took a wicket each.

Now the match seems to be heading for a draw. There is no glory for Pak, as India leads 1-0 in the series.

In the other match in SL, Sangakara, who is ranked No 1 in ICC rankings, got out cheaply. A huge wicket for England ! But Vandort scored his half century to redeem SL. SL at stumps are 105/2.

England had earlier cruised to 351, thanks to Cook scoring 81 along witn Vaughan's brilliant & stylish 87. Prior excelled with the bat scoring 79. Paul Collingwood scored 52 and England reached a respectable 351. Still I feel England has the edge, as they had taken Sangakara !

Mars - Sun Opposition

Mars and Sun are considered to be natural malefics in Indian Astrology. On Dec 18/19, Mars opposes the Sun in the heavens.

The path of Mars is elliptical and not circular and the distance will be 54.8 million miles from the Earth. Mars at perihelion is 35 million miles and 63 million miles at Aphelion. On that day, Sun, Mars and the Earth will lie in a straight line.

This astronomical phenemenon, we all know, and what are its repercussions in Mundane Astrology ?

Such an opposition is malefic, according to the classical texts. But Jupiter is in Sagittarius, opposing Mars and his benefic aspect falls on Mars in Gemini. This tempers the evil effects of the Sun-Mars opposition

Mars in Gemini aspects the 4th house ( Virgo ) as well as the 8th ( Capricorn ). His seventh aspect falls on Sagittarius.

India, US, Pakistan Brazil, Syria, Albania, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, France, Hungary, Italy - all these are countries ruled by the abovementioned signs. So it is only natural that these countries will be adversely affected by the Sun- Mars opposition.

Prices in India will rise. The Govt's projection of 5% inflation is not real. Prices of essential food items have gone up considerably. Cotton, gold, red chillies, copper, oil, mustard, real estate, shares - all these will go up. But Jupiter's aspect will see to that the evil of inflation is kept under check. In US, the dollar is also badly hit. Subprime woes have not subsided. Pakistan is undergoing a political crisis. Problems also in Afghanistan and Bangladesh

Sunday, December 09, 2007

The Theory of Kakshyas


Each Zodiacal Sign of 30 is divided by 8 and we get 3 degrees and 45 minutes. This 3 degrees 45 minutes of arc is known as a Kakshya.

Each Kakshya of 3 degrees and 45 minutes or 1/8 th of a Sign has different rulers. Sequentially, they are Saturn, Jupiter, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon and the Lagna.

In its transit of a Zodiacal Sign, each planet has to pass through each Kakshya in the above order.

Now Jupiter is transiting Sagittarius and now is in the First Kakshya, ruled by Saturn.

Ganguly&amp;#39;s maiden double ton !




Ganguly scored his highest Test score. 239 . Irfan Pathan scores his maiden Test hundred ! India out for an unbelievable 626, a score which never looked possible when they were 61/4 !.

Aravinda called Yuvraj " The Brian Lara of India ". What a great title ! Let us hope he will keep up that title, to model that great batsman.

"There is healthy competition now in the Indian side " said Dhoni. How right he is. Now to play in the Indian XI has become difficult, with so many good players competing and all are making use of the opportunities given. Hats off to Chappell. Now we have 33 players on BCCI payroll and there is healthy competition in between them.

Now Pak is on the back foot. They have to win this Test in order to draw the series.

Vaughan out for 87 and England finished with 251/5. Vaas gets Pieterson out cheap. Another absorbing match in the offing.

Saturday, December 08, 2007

Yuvraj&amp;#39;s magnificent comeback !




What a great comeback for Yuvraj ! The master of ODIs is back in Tests ! His 169 was priceless, remembering that he walked in at 61/4. He left at 361, a triple century partnership with the great Ganguly. India finishing with 365/5, the highest one day score at Bangalore !

The selectors were foolish to drop him. Dravid should have opened the innings in the first two Tests, with Yuvraj in. Dravid was functioning like an opener, with Karthik being a failure. Now they have a big headache on their hands.

Now, with Yuvraj's priceless innings with Ganguly's, Pak is in for troubled times. Their only chance is to limit India, score a mammoth score and then skittle out India again ! At the moment, such a possibility looks remote, but one can never tell in cricket !

Thursday, December 06, 2007

Cricket Score: Your Assistant To A Match

- By: Ella Wilson, 2007-12-06

Through out the world there are n number of sports that are played. However, the one game that has a huge fan following and people literally go crazy, is the game of cricket. Whenever a match is played, it has been seen that people actually forget their daily work and go ahead to make preparations to watch that match. In fact, the game is so much fancied upon that people go to any extent to watch a match. However, this thing is not always possible and therefore, the introduction of cricket score has proved to be a big advantage for cricket fans. Through this, these people can actually keep a track of the happenings of a particular match and even if they have to miss a match, they can keep a track on the on field and off field action with the help of cricket score.

Whether it is a world cup match or a T20 match or any one-day match, knowing the score of the match is something that every fan wants to know. In fact, apart from the score these fans also have the tendency to know about all the happenings of the match ball-by-ball. A cricket fan would always want to stay glued to the television to get the updates of a match and in the daily life this is a big issue. One cannot really miss his or her daily routines to stay updated about a match. One has to go to the office, schools and have a total control on their lives even if a match is going on. However, cricket score is one thing that can solve all these problems. Getting access to cricket score is not a big thing. The television is a reliable medium and with the help of news channels, one can get to know all the actions of a match that is being played.

Apart from the television, the internet is also a good medium. Cricket dedicated websites have special sections that give out the score of a match and also helps the fans to know about all the latest happenings of a match that is being played. In fact, these websites also help to give all the on field and off-field actions of a match. The mobile phone has also become one of the competitors to give out cricket scores and match updates. The network providers make it a point to tell customers and end users of mobile phones about a match that is being played and also gives them all the updates. All one needs to do is subscribe for the updates and then they can sit anywhere and get an update about a match with the help of their mobile phones.

In fact, the entire concept of cricket score is so good and innovative that they speak about all the actions that are taking place on the field where the match is being played. Right from who batted first to who bowled first and the latest wicket, cricket score helps a fan to know all about the game that they are thrilled about.

Ella Wilson is a cricket fanatic. She simply loves the game and tries to catch live action no matter where she is.At Stickiewicket she works on Online cricket score, Cricket Score,World Cup venues,Indian cricket and Cricket News among other things.You can see her works at www.stickiewicket.com

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Transit effects from the Asc - For Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius &amp; Pisces

Sagittarius - Despite Jove's ownership of this sign, he can create obstacles and hindrances. If Jupiter is well posited in your horoscope, success will come easily. If not, there will be delay and procrastination. Progress becomes slow and marital life will be strained.

Capricorn - Unnecessary expenditure marks this phase. Unnecessary journeys and wanderings. Quarrels with neighbours and false allegations have to be faced. Fear of accidents.

Aquarius - As the 11th lord in the 11th, Jove will increase prosperity. Pilgrimages give satisfaction. There will be some satisfaction in marital life. Relief from the health problems of spouse. Students should take their studies seriously.

Pisces - There will be professional enhancement. Gain and success will be yours. Mental peace affected by parents' health problems. You will get relief from health hazards.

Transit Effects for Virgo, Libra, Scorpio from Asc

Virgo - For Virgoians, this is not at all a favourable period. Hindrances and impediments on the path of progress. Adverse period for real estate agents. The professional sphere is characterised by mental tension. This period may adversely affect the health of the father. Those with a strong Jove in the Natal chart may get legacy.

Libra - The health of the spouse may affect mental peace. Unnecessary journeys and wanderings. You may have to face calumny. Quarrels with neighbours foreseen. Loss of prestige and status.

Scorpio - For Scorpians, this time is very favourable as Jove is in the Second ( Vitha Samriddhi ). There will gains of a high order and increase in income. Good returns from previous investment cannot be ruled out.

For Gemini, Cancer and Leo - Transits from Asc

Gemini - The unmarried will get partner during this phase. Increase in income & success possible. Health is affected adversely by minor problems. There may be fear from minor accidents and short journeys.

Cancer- Health probems manifest for Cancerians. Also quarrels with near and dear ones. Those above the age of 50 should exercise maximum vigilance. Success in competition, as well as over rivals. Those who are unemployed may get jobs.

Leo - You will get relief from health problems. Pilgrimages and travelling to places considered sacred. Properity and general success. Children will give satisfaction, as they will do well in their studies. Lovers may tie their knots and the unmarried will get their partners. Rivalry in profession may come to an end.

Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Astro Genetics



Genetics is the science of Heredity. In Astrology, we observe that the laws of Genetics do operate. We find that the horoscopes of children have some traits of their parent's horscopes !

I was astonished to see that in the horoscope of my son, Jupiter is angular. So it is in my daughter's horoscope. In mine, he is in Cancer, in the Ascendant and angular. Angular Jupiter is considered to foster spirituality.

So we find that two great sciences, Astrology and Genetics combine to form Astro-Genetics !

SL pulls off spectacular win !





What a win for SL!


They were down in the dumps at 50 odd for 5 and then resuscitated with a superb innings by Sangakara. England took the lead with (Ian Bell scoring 83) and then they scored a massive 440 odd with Sangakara top scoring with 152 ! And then they skittled out England for 261 ( Ian Bell 74). The last 3 wickets were sensational. Murali bowled Prior and Sidebottom was lbw. Malinga clean bowled Hoggard and the game was over !

Truly it has been defined as a game of glorious uncertainties !

Daily Numbers VIII & IX



Effects of Daily Number 8

8,17,26 - this is not a good number as it represents mighty Saturn. You will attain your goals. But you will have to face many adversities. You will feel it was foolish to have embarked on this course. 17 is auspicious. 26 will create impediments on the path.

But for people with 4 8 as Birth Numbers, this numbers will do wonders.

Effects of Daily Number 8

9,18, 27 - The possibility of victory is less. The effect of 18 is like that. 1 may help you but 8 will destroy all that help. You will get what you desire.

Tuesday, December 04, 2007

Younis Khan redeems Pak &amp;amp; Sangakara SL

Centuries by Sangakara and Younis Khan redeemed their countries. England now needs 341 to win. Pak drew the Calcutta Test, mainly due to the heroics of Khan.

Sangakara is in tremendous form and ranks now as No 3. His form with the bat is amazing. No doubt, along with Gilchrist and Dhoni, he is one of the best wicket keeeper batsmen in the world. Following his 92, his 152 is simply breathtaking. If he continues in this fashion, more records will tumble.

Pak batting asserted itself and they scored 214/4. Younis Khan continues in good form. No all eyes are on the final Test. Pressure still on Pak, as India leads 1-0

Daily Numbers VI & VII



Effect of Daily Number VI


6,15,24 - all these numbers confer good fortune. You will get help from all. You will get their love and goodwill. 15 and 24 will do good. Of this 15 is excellent. Fortune will come to you, if you get the Daily Number as 15. 1 and 5 are excellent numbers


Effect of Daily Number VII

7,16,25 - all these numbers foster spirituality. Also love for the arts and sciences. Despite that, you will have to overcome obstacles. Even though your efforts will find fruition, it may be enjoyed by somebody else. 16 will create difference of opinion with somebody importnat and it will become a hindrance to your objectives. Even then the 1 will create a helpful atmosphere for you. 25 will grace you with goodness. The 5 in 25 will save you in crisis !

5 Things To Consider When Choosing A Name For Your Baby



By: Babynology

1. How Does The Name Sound?

This is definitely the most important factor. When you say the name aloud does it have a pleasing sound? Choose a name and say it repeatedly. Call it out loud and see if it appeals to you and your spouse. Also, call out the first name along with your last name. Now if your last name is ?Weiss' then naming your baby boy ?Seth' or ?Ross' would make it: Seth Weiss or Ross Weiss! Not so pleasing is it? An Adam Weiss on the other hand has a nicer ring to it!

2. What Does The Name Mean?

Once you select a name that you and your spouse really like, go ahead and find out what it means. Often the nicest sounding names have extremely unpleasant meanings or means nothing at all. While some parents are ok with that, others may not be. Also, it is really nice to grow up knowing your name means something lovely like a little girl named ?Dew' or a boy named ?Michael'.

3. Is It Appropriate To The Baby's Gender?

Again, while unisex clothes and unisex everything has become really popular, are you sure you really want a unisex name for your baby? Let your baby's name reflect his or her gender. While some names are genuinely acceptable for both and often we use nicknames for our children that could belong to either gender, a baby's proper name must be suitable to its gender. Having a boy's name for a girl or vice versa can make things very difficult for your child during the early school years.

4. Is The Name Trendy And Currently Popular? Not Too Popular Is It?

Another thing to keep in mind when naming your baby is whether the name is currently popular and trendy or not? Names like Calista and Leonardo are of all the rage, thanks to Ally McBeal - the hit TV series and Titanic - the movie. Many parents continue to prefer using Biblical names like John and Mary for their children.

However, often it pays not to follow the bandwagon. You could look hard and find a really unique name for your little angel. Just make sure its not so unique as to be made fun of!

5. Tradition Has Value

Lastly, there's a lot to be said for tradition. Naming the baby as per ?numerology' or even for the ancestors can have a positive impact on the baby's future. Even if you take these astrological signs with a pinch of salt? a little bit of extra luck never hurt anyone!

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Monday, December 03, 2007

Effects of Daily Numbers IV & V



Effects of Daily Number IV

4,13,22,31 -These numbers are helpful to your progress. Despite their favourability, you will have to confront many adversities and impediments on the path of Life. But Victory will be yours ultimately. 13 will help you to remove obstacles. 22 will do good. Victorious you will be in the affairs which you indulge in. But 31 will lead you astray. It will create panic or depression in the mind. There will be dissatisfaction, even if the mission is fulfilled in time

Effects of Daily Number V

5,14,23 - all these numbers are good for travel. These numbers are auspicious for starting any venture. You will have to exercise maximum vigilance in all affairs you indulge in. Even though 14 is a good number, the 4 contained in it is a creator of obstacles and hindrances. 23 is a very good number. 2 and 3 are bosom friends. Because of that, these 2 numbers will vie for supremacy to give you good results.

Effects of Daily Number II & III






2,20,29 - all these numbers are not so auspicious as Daily Numbers. If your Birth Number is 2, it is not so inauspicious. But 11 is an exception and will do wonders. 20 is not so auspicious. 29 is very bad as a Daily Number. Suffering and strife will be the result.

Effects of Daily Number III

There will be strife, if you get 3,12,21 & 30. Expectations may not bear fruit. 12 also will not confer fortune. It will throw you out from possibilites conducive to Victory. But 21 and 30 will not harm you. The 1 and 3 in them will not abandon you. They will try to help you at any cost.

Misbah redeems Pak

With his 161 not out, Misbah played a stellar innings to rescue Pak.

Harbhajan took 5 wickets and the match looks like heading for a draw, unless the Indian spinners devastate.

Time is not enough for that, one feels. India is ahead with 301 runs and will declare today, but one feels that time is not enough to get 10 Pak wickets. Anyway one cannot tell about this game of glorious uncertainties.

In SL, Vandort and Jayasuria pulled SL from ignominy. Jayasuria, after a grand knock, announced his retirement from Test cricket.

Jaffer impressed again. D Karthik couldnt build an innings. We expect Yuvraj to come in for next Test. Why cant Dravid open ?

Daily Number or Today's Effect



Daily Number is calculated by the formula


Daily Number = Birth Number + Sum of the numbers which is today

Suppose a man's birth date is 23

Birth Number = 2+3 = 5

and the date is today 03/12/2007

03+1+2+2+0+0+7 = 15 = 1+5 = 6

5 + 6 = 11 = 1+1 = 2

You can look for the Effects of 2

Effect of Daily Number 1

This is a lucky day for you. Whatever you indulge in will succeed. But if the combined number is 28, the effect will not be auspicious. You can postpone whatever you want to do to a later date, if you get 28. The 2 and 8 of 28 are not auspicious at all.This 28 will put you in controversy and it will laugh at your misfortune.

Sunday, December 02, 2007

ICC Ranking - Allrounders in Tests &amp;amp; ODIs

Tests

Rank Player Team Rating
1 J.H. Kallis SA 550
2 A. Flintoff ENG 361
3 S.M. Pollock SA 328
4 D.L. Vettori NZ 315
5 W.P.U.J.C. Vaas SL 255
6 C.H. Gayle WI 237
7 I.K. Pathan IND 229
8 B. Lee AUS 227
9 A. Kumble IND 210
10 D.J.J. Bravo WI 202

ODIs

Rank Player Team Rating
1 S.M. Pollock SA 474
2 C.H. Gayle WI 365
3 S.T. Jayasuriya SL 363
4 A. Flintoff ENG 353
5 J.H. Kallis RSA 345
6 S.B. Styris NZ 317
7 J.D.P. Oram NZ 308
8 Shahid Afridi PAK 303
9 A. Symonds AUS 298
10 Shoaib Malik PAK 289

ICC Ranking - ODI Bowlers

1 S.M. Pollock SA 855
2 S.E.Bond NZ 790
3 N.W. Bracken AUS 757
4 W.P.U.J.C. Vaas SL 717
5 M. Muralidaran SL 712
6 D.L. Vettori NZ 697
7 M. Ntini RSA 691
8 G.B. Hogg AUS 674
9 B. Lee AUS 670
10 M.F. Maharoof SL 664


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ICC Ranking - Test Bowlers

LG ICC TEST BOWLERS RANKING

Rank Player Team Rating
1 M. Muralidaran SL 904
2 M. Ntini SA 808
3 DW Steyn SA 775
4 S.R. Clark AUS 769
5 B. Lee AUS 726
6 S.E. Bond NZ 724
7 A. Kumble IND 702
8 S.M. Pollock RSA 701
9 M.J. Hoggard ENG 700
10 Shoaib Akhtar PAK 684

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ICC Ranking - ODI Batsmen

LG ICC ODI BATSMAN RANKING

Rank Player Team Rating

1 R.T. Ponting AUS 788
2 A. Symonds AUS 765
3 M.L. Hayden AUS 755
4 G.C. Smith RSA 749
5 K.P. Pietersen ENG 748
6 Mohammad Yousuf PAK 742
7 M.E.K. Hussey AUS 740
8 S.R. Tendulkar IND 736
9 R.R. Sarwan WI 724
10 C.H. Gayle WI 720

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ICC Rankings - Test Batsmen

LG ICC TEST BATSMAN RANKING

Rank Player Team Rating

1 R.T. Ponting AUS 936
2 J.H.Kallis RSA 935
3 K.C. Sangakkara SL 919
4 Mohammad Yousuf PAK 908
5 M.E.K. Hussey AUS 874
6 K.P. Pietersen ENG 872
7 Younis Khan PAK 828
8 M.L. Hayden AUS 803
9 S. Chanderpaul WI 762
10 M.J. Clarke AUS 751

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WI, RSA take revenge

Wi beat ZIM comprehensively. So did RSA against NZ.

In Calcutta, centuries by Misbah and Akmal brought some semblance of sanity into Pak batting. Pak may avoid the follow-n, as they need 50 odd runs to do so.

Magnificent century by Gibbs made it easy for RSA. Gibbs in full cry is a treat to watch. He surely is one of the best attacking batsmen in the world today.

If Pak avoids the follow-on, most probably the Test will be drawn. Everything depends on Misbah. The Indian bowlers could not do much on tha easy paced track.

Saturday, December 01, 2007

Effects of Annual Number 8

Please note that during this year you should not
involve in other's affairs.Beware of even own brothers and sisters.
Otherwise all troubles will descend on your head. You know troub-
les come in droves.

Only if you strive hard will you taste the sweet
smell of success. So only jump into things which you yourself
consider worthwhile.

Even if you may get some lucky breaks you may be
tormented by adversity.How can you triumph over adversity? Turn to
the Lord. He will save you at the eleventh hour.

Even though you are tormented by difficulties and
problems money will increase.You will be above want.Money will come
from unexpected sources. Many a person will come to save you.Isn't
this a big fortune?

So contentment will smile at you. You will have
mental peace. Tortures and torments will go away from you. You will
have satisfaction. Mental peace will reign in the family.

So this year will be mixed for you - mixed with
good and bad effects. After all life is bitter-sweet. You need not
worry unduly about life. Take it as it comes. Let your will-power
save you.

Second day belonged to India

Yesterday Zimbabwe's remarkable win was great, as also NZ's.

Today, at Calcutta, both Ganguly and Laxman scored centuries and India declared at 616/5 and took a Pak wicket for 50. Kumble effected the first breakthrough.

Ganguly scored his 14th hundred and Laxman, his 11th. This is a great comeback for Ganguly. His allround performance was good in the last Test. If India wins the series, she may move over to the 3rd position in Tests.

SL were all out for 188. England in reply are 49/1. Sangakkara continued his ominous form with the bat and scored 92. Hoggard took 4/29, wrecking SL. Tomorrow the match will start earlier than scheduled.

India has a different team for Tests, another XI for ODIs and another XI for T20s! Australia, on the other hand, has the same eleven for all formats ! The explanation given is that the Test batsmen like Dravid, Laxman etc are slow starters or they take time to settle down. Anyway, it has been a good disply by India, ( except against Aussies ) in all three formats of late !