It is said in Indian Mythology that the demon King Ravana commanded Saturn to come and stay at the 11th House ( the best House for Saturn ) when his son Indrajith was born. Saturn had to obey this demon King, as the demon King was invested with occult powers. But then, Saturn is there to make man bear the Cross, to purge sins. So he came and stayed at the 11th House but then with his customary guile, put his other leg in the 12th House ( the worst house for Saturn to be in ). The demon King's son was ultimately defeated at the battlefield !
It is a well known principle that no man can reach Heaven without going through Hell. People in Italy used to look at Dante and say " This is the man who had gone through Hell". Only by bearing the Cross of suffering and strife can one reach Heaven. No roses without thorns and no Heaven without Hell !
This well known principle is exemplified by Saturn. Saturn is the planet of Boundless Time, Eternity and though temporary suffering, He gives eternal happiness to the native.
We have said earlier in our blog that the Cosmic Man assumed the form of planets to disseminate Karma, the result of past actions, to human beings. It is His aspect as a Taskmaster, as the Force that makes man bear the Cross, which Saturn represents. It is said that He is Moksha Karaka or significator of Redemption or Self Actualisation.
In India there are a lot of Saturn temples, as the Hindus are astronomically oriented and worship all aspects of the Divine. Let us chant this devotional song to free ourselves from the strife and suffering we are afflicted with !
" The fair planet that hearteneth to love " said Dante about this lovely planet. One of the four solar terrestrial planets, Venus is astronomically a hell in the heavens, with a tremedous temperature. It is known as the sister of earth, due to its similarity with earth.
In Grecian Mythology, She is Aphrodite. In Roman Mythology, She is Venus. In Indian Mythology, he is the preceptor of the demons, Shukra. In Semitic Mythology, She is Ishtar or Astarte.
Aphrodite was worshipped on the islands of Cyprus. The early Romans worshipped Venus as the Goddess of Fertility. Known as the Goddess of Chastity in women, and as Venus Generatrix, She was worshipped as the mother of Aeneas. As Venus Felix, the bringer of good fortune and also as Venus Victrix, the bringer of victory.
In Indian Mythology, the Sage Bhrigu is Venus, the preceptor of the demons. In the Paradise Lost, Satan says it is better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven. There are two paths, the way of Mammon and the flesh ( Preyo marga ) and the way of Being and of Bliss ( Sreyo marga ). The way of Mammon is chosen by the ordinary people and the way of God by the noble. Venus represents the Preyo Marga or the mundane,while Jupiter represents the Sreyo Marga or the supra-mundane.
Hence two portfolios were given to these two planets by the Almighty. Jupiter is the preceptor of the celestials and Venus, the preceptor of the demons , equal to the God and Satan of Western symbolism.
So Venus is Asura Guru ( preceptor of demons ), pitted against the Deva Guru or preceptor of the celestials, Jupiter. These two planets are at war, like the prosecution counsel and defence counsel in a court of law.
He represents Pragmatism, the philosophy that points out that it is Wealth that is ruling the world. He is a Machiavelli, an endorser of End justifying the means. Jupiter represents Jesus and Venus Machiavelli. Thesis and Anti Thesis. Hence his role as the Asura Guru.
Venus represents Wealth, Wine and Women. He is depicted as a drunkard. When Venus dasa rules, the native indulges in Wine and the pleasures of the flesh. Contrast this with Jupiter Dasa, when the native goes to pilgrim centers and strives for Enlightenment.
Astronomically, Venus traced a perfect pentacle in the heavens. Pentagram is the symbol of Venus. The number Six is his number. The Hexagram, the six pointed star, is also a Venusian symbol. Some dogmatists converted this pentagram of Venus into a Satanic symbol. It is not Satanic, on the contrary it is the symbol of the planet of Love !
He represents Poetics, Aesthetics & Rhetoric. Research shows that great poets have powerful Venus dominating their horoscopes. In the horoscopes of Tennyson, Byron, Aurobindo, Omar Khayam & Tagore, Venus was well positioned in the second house.
Dwitheeyastho yadi bhrigu kavyalankara sastravan
They say a poet is born If Venus tenants the Second !
Venus rules over three constellations of the Sidereal Zodiac, 41 Arietis ( Bharani ), Delta Leonis ( Pubba ) & Delta Sagittari ( Poorvashada ).
He represents Pragmatism, which is against the Idealism of Jupiter.
As Venus Pompeiana, She was the patron Deity of Pompei. Nude statues of her can be found in Pompeian gardens. She was Venus fisica, or the Venus related to Nature, as referred by the Pompeians.
She is Freya in Norse Mythology. Freya's day became Friday. From the Latin dies Freya and the Sanskrit Shukravar.
Her Aphelion is .728, 231, 28 AU, Perihelion .718 432 70 AU, Semi major axis .723 332 AU, Eccentricity .0068, Sidereal period is .615 197 years and Synodic period is 583.92 days.
Shukra Neethi & Brihaspathi Neethi
Venus, Shukra, represents Shukra Neethi.
Can one lie ? Yes, if it can save a life !
In a game, To save a life, To please preceptor To protect wealth To protect daughter Yes, one can lie !
This is the whole of Shukra Neethi. There is no harm in making money, according to this Neethi, there is no harm in taking revenge, there is no harm in cursing anybody who harms you !
This is contrary to Brihaspathi Neethi, ( the Law of Brihaspathi or Jupiter ), which says one should not curse, one should not take revenge & one should not make money through unlawful means ! Jupiter rises to a nobler Law which returns good for Evil, Love for hatred. But not Venus or Shukra, who is mundane to the core !
There are two types of Dharma, Asura Dharma, represented by Venus and Deva Dharma, represented by Jupiter. They are both antithetical to each other !
In the Holy Geetha, Lord Krishna says that He is Venus, the poet. Kaveenam Usana Kavee
Widespread losses to the tune of crores and many deaths have been reported in Kerala, as Punarvasu Jnattuvela poured rain in torrents.
The fag end of Aridra Jnattuvela also was destructive, but not to this extent.
But less rains were reported at the beginning of these two Jnattuvelas. Yesterday trains were stopped on the Tcr-Gvr route. All roads were submerged in a flood like situation. The clouds are now brimming with pessimistic prophecies.
87 deaths have been reported in Kerala. Loss to the tune of 132 crores. 514 houses have been completely destroyed and 11,092 houses have been partially destroyed. Govt has declared that 19 crores will be given as immediate relief to the rain affected victims. Free ration of rice has been given to those affected by the destructive rains.
In Mattathoor, water played havoc in a chicken farm. 2000 hens died as a result.
I couldnt get out of my apartment yesterday and couldnt go to office. However, I worked at my Home PC.
She was enrolled on a Thursday, Aslesha at Madurai Medical College. Thursday is the day of Thor or Jupiter ( Guruvar ) !
I was born on a THURSDAY, Aslesha. She was enrolled on my 54th birthday !
Science calls these things coincidences. According to occult science, they are synchronicities, indications that all events are arranged by a Wisdom !
Her Jupiter is powerfully posited in Leo ! Taurus rising and Jupiter, the Noble Planet, aspects the House of Profession, tending her to the Noble Professions, Medicine, Law or Philosophy.
When Aurobindo's birthdate coincided with India's independence, he remarked
" I take this circumstance, not as a fortuitous accident, but as a sanction of the Divine Force "
I say the same thing. It is the stamp of Jupiter, the stamp of the Guru and the sanction of the Divine Force !
About Jupiter, Dante wrote
The aspect of thy son Hyperion (Sun ) I there endured How Maia ( Mercury ) and Dione ( Venus ) dance about and near them The temperings of Jove with his father and child. ( The temperate Jupiter above the hot Mars and the chill Saturn ).
" I see in the torch of Jove the kindling of Love ", he said. It is Love he saw in Jupiter, the planet of Wisdom and Love ! Isnt Dante's Divine Comedy Astro Poetry ?
My Jupiter in Cancer is in the Ascendant, my daughter's in Leo in the angular Fourth, my son's in the angular Seventh, in Aquarius and my wife's in the Ascendant, in Sagittarius !
It is true that Jupiter has blessed us in His bounty !
Jupiter Rahu conjunction is called Guru Chandala Yoga and is adverse for stock markets and the economic sector.
Jupiter is the financial planet and his debilitation is bad for world economy. Rahu conjoining debilitated Jupiter means that the stock markets will be jittery. Seems to correspond to the Sensex and the Nifty showing signs of weakness !
We reiterate that this is not the time to invest in stock markets !
Jupiter will be moving over to Aquarius on Dec 19th. Till that time world economy will be in the doldrums !
Saturn will be moving over to Virgo on Sept 8th, ending Elarata Saturn for India, whose star is Pushya. India will go into a new phase of expansion and many industries like IT, BT, food processing etc will rise.
Astrologers believe that the 27 constellations which tenant the Zodiac are represented by different trees.
Thenmala Tourism has incorporated a great concept. They have started a Nakshatra Vanam ( Star Trees or trees which represent starts ). 27 trees corresponding to the 27 constellations have been planted. Trees have social, medicinal, aesthetic and economic value.
Those born in Beta Arietis ( Aswini ) can worship Kanjiram or Nux Vomica. The tree which represent the native's star will give him the much needed prosperity.
1. Aswathy Kanjiram Nux vomica 2. Bharani Nelli Indian Gooseberry 3. Karthika Atthi Cluster Fig 4. Rohini Njaval Jamun 5. Makayiram Karingali Cucth Tree 6. Thirvathira Kumbil Cashmere Tree 7. Punartham Mula Bamboo 8. Pooyam Arayal Sacred Fig 9. Aayilyam Nagapoo Messua Tree 10. Makam Peral Banyan Tree 11. Pooram Chamata Flame of the Forest 12. Uthram Ithi Indian Laurel 13. Atham Ambazham Hog Plum 14. Chithira Koovalam Beal Tree 15. Chothi Neermaruthu Arjuna Tree 16. Visakham Vayamkatha Governor's Plum 17. Anizham Elanji Bullet Wood Tree
18. Ketta Pachotti Bodh Tree
19. Moolam Veluthakunthirikom White Dammar
20. Pooradam Samudrakai Fish Poison Tree
21. Uthradam Pilavu Jack Fruit Tree
22. Thiruvonam Erukku Gigantic Swallow 23. Avittam Paarampu Indian Gum Tree 24. Chathayam Kadambam Kadam Tree 25. Pooruruttati Mavu Mango Tree 26. Uthrattathi Veppu Margosa Tree 27. Revathi Iluppa Butter Tree
You can tell your complaints to the tree.
The Thenmala Ecotourism Society gives seeds and maintains a Nursery. People can plant the trees they like at their house and be blessed.
Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun. Hexagram is its symbol.
According to Egyptian Wisdom, Sheriff was a Law Giver and his badge was a six pointed star, which is a symbol of Saturn. US Sherifs in the Wild West still wear a six pointed star.
He is sixth from the Sun, Saturday is the sixth day of the week and now NASA is receiving the images of the Saturn Hexagram ( six sided ) atmospheric formation of Saturnine poles.
Muslims circumambulate around a Cube Deity which they call the Kaaba. The Kaaba is derived from Kabba Alllah, meaning Cube Divine. Incidentally, Jewish Mysticism is called Kabalah, meaning Kaaba Allah, the Cube the Divine . People gather around this Cube God and walk ceremonially in circles.
They are circling the square.
Free Masons also do the same. They circle the square and square the Circle.
The Masonic G represents Geometry, God and Gnosticism. LIke people ceremonially walking around the Cube Deity, they use a compass/square around their G, the Great Geometer of the Universe.
Shaw talked about the redemption of the world through Beauty everlasting.
We are talking about the redemption of the world through Love everlasting.
And where does the astrologer come in ? He is the analyser of heavenly archetypes or horoscopes !
With is intuitive and analytical skill, he analyses the heavenly archetype. Said Aurobindo " The mystery of the lotus cannot be deciphered by analysing the mud below, but by analysing the heavenly archetype of the lotus that blooms forever in the heavens above ".
In the horoscope, the Lord has given an escape route to all. Many are tormented by the continuous web of life and the sorrow of the temporal. People turn to Astrology for comfort, to escape from the problems that overwhelm them. By finding out the primary causes that led to the suffering, the astrologer is doing divine service to all.
The Grand Law of Causation, the Law of Karma is the base of all that is. The Law of Cause and Effect, the Law of Retribution states that every effect has a cause. Once we analyse the causes, we can disern its repercussions. Identifying the villain of the piece in the horoscope and doing remedial measures for that planet can save the native from suffering.
The Lord is not like a shepherd Or a Teacher in a class room Whom He wants to redeem Solution He shows in the native's mind !
Na devo yashtim adaya Shishyanthi pasupalaval Yam thu rakshathum ichchanti Budhya Samyojayanti Tam
The Astrologer becomes the instrument of Redemption. His instrument !
Saturn is Black in color. Lawyers and Judges wear the black robe, which represents Saturn.
He is the Mokshakaraka or the symboliser of Liberation. He is the planet of Justice, Destiny and Retribution. Hence his color is worn by Judges and Lawyers, who represent the Law.
When you come out of school, you come out of the procession in a black robe. When you go to a University, you get a Master's Degree. Ma stand for measurer and Ster for Stars, meaning that you are a "measurer of the stars" or an astrologer. This is mystical, as the Zodiac is 360 degrees. You are a Master, if you have mastered the Stars !
Yesterday was Trichur Pooram, the greatest of all festivals. A group of 15 elephants faced each other and it was a great sight.
Fireworks at 0430 AM today and 05.15 ended the great Trichur Pooram. I saw many foreign tourists in Trichur. Trichur is a tourist spot, because of the Trichur Pooram, the great temple of Vadakkunathan, the great Elephant Sanctuary in Guruvayur, the Palayur Church and the educational institutions in Trichur. Trichur is the cultural and educational capital of Kerala. The Trichur Medical College is spread over 1500 acres !
More than one million witness this great Festival, which occurs on the Pooram day in Mesha, the First Zodiacal Month of the Vedic Calender. Two major temples, Thiruvambadi and Parmakkavu, compete against each other. 15 elephants representing each take part in the festival. Also other elephants from other temples. It is a great sight, with the Trichur Round jampacked. One elephant fell down due to the intense heat. All India is under a heat wave. Global Warming is a real problem and temperature touched 45 degrees !
In my travel and tourism site, Kerala Heritages, I have uploaded a lot of Kerala Tourism, Farm Tourism and Health Tourism videos !
Jupiter transits Pisces from May 2 to Nov 1, bring hope to Cancer Moons. Scorpio Moons, Aquarius Moons, Taurus Moons are also benefited.
Jupiter's transit is very important, as he is the greatest benefic in the astrological hierarchy. He is also the significator of finance and his transit are considered very important for the fortunes of individuals and nations.
For US and India, his transit of Pisces will be somewhat benign, bringing consolation in the global meltdown.
The Vedic Calender was proved right again as it rained for 90 minutes here in Trichur, from 0300 AM onwards. When I woke up at 3, it was raining cats and dogs of all descriptions.
Even though Global Warming had triggered Climate Change, we can expect 90% of the rains, as Kerala is blessed by three Monsoons, the North East, the South West and Summer Monsoons, We used to get 100% rains, say 10 years ago. Even though rains are less, the V C says we will get rains and that sporadic rains will continue till November !
The Vedic Calender gives the dates of the solar months from Mesha ( Aries ) to Meena ( Pisces ). It also gives the lunations from the First Lunation ( Prathama ) to the Last Lunation ( Amavasya ). It also gives the dates for the Hindu lunar months.
The Vedic Lunar Months are lunar months based on Full Moon.
In the first month of Aries ( Mesha ) the Full Moon occurs on the constellation of Chitra and hence it is called Chaitra
In the next month of Taurus (Vrishabha) the Full Moon occurs on the constellation of Vishakha and hence it is called Vaishakha
In the next month of Gemin ( Mithuna) the Full Moon occurs on the constellation of Jyeshta and hence it is called Jyeshta
In the next month of Cancer (Kataka ) the Full Moon occurs on the constellation of Ashada and hence it is called Ashada
In the next month of Leo ( Chingam ) the Full Moon occurs on the constellation of Sravana and hence it is called Sravana
In the next month of Virgo ( Kanya ) the Full Moon occurs on the constellation of Bhadrapada and hence it is called Bhadrapada
In the next month of Liibra ( Thula ) the Full Moon occurs on the constellation of Aswini and hence it is called Ashwin
In the next month of Scorpio ( Vrischika ) the Full Moon occurs on the constellation of Karthika and hence it is called Karthik
In the next month of Sagittarius ( Dhanus ) the Full Moon occurs on the constellation of Mrigasira and hence it is called Margashirsha
In the next month of Capricorn ( Makara ) the Full Moon occurs on the constellation of Pushya and hence it is called Pusha
In the next month of Aquarius ( Kumbha ) the Full Moon occurs on the constellation of Makha and hence it is called Magh
In the next month of Pisces ( Meena ) the Full Moon occurs on the constellation of Phalguna and hence it is called Phalguna
Solomon saith ' There is no new thing upon the earth. All novelty is but oblivion". Meaning that all new inventions are reflections of thngs heavenly or that the New Science is nothing but Old Science !
Bacon in his essays said " There is an abstruse astrologer that saith; were it not for 2 things that are constant, no human being would live.
1) the fixed stars ever maintain their distance from one another and never come closer to one another nor move furthur asunder
2) the diurnal motion perpetually keepeth time "
Modern Geography talks about the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer. From which Old Science do these terms Cancer and Capricorn come from ?
Climatology or Meteorology is based on Astronomy. The South West Monsoon was known to Ancient Science as Edava Pathi and the North East Monsoon as Thula Varsham. The Ecliptic of Modern Astronomy was Krantee Vrittam, the Zodiac was Bha or Jyothis Chakram, the Celestial Sphere was Khagola, the Celestial Equator was Vishu Vat Vritta and the Celestial Meridian was Nadi Vritta. The Eastern Celestial Horizon was Udaya Lagna and the Western Celestial Horizon was Astha Lagna
Sun's day became Sunday. Moon' day became Monday. Mars or Tiv's day became Tuesday. Mercury or Woten's day became Wednesday. Jupiter or Thor's day became Thursday. Venus or Freya's day became Friday and Saturn's day became Saturday. From which Ancient Science do these days of the week come from ?
When a student graduates from a University, he is awarded a degree. Where does this word " Degree" come from, if not from the 360 degrees of the Zodiac ?
I was surprised to read that Meteorology, the modern science, forecast that the South West Monsoon would start from May 30 onwards. May 29 was the day when the Sun entered the 15th degree of Taurus, thus heralding Edava Pathi. !
Was Dr BV Raman wrong when he said that Astrology is the mother of all sciences ?
Celestial Gravity was known to the ancient savants. Aryabhata postulated that the Sun is at the focus of the ellipse and that all planets revolve around the Sun due to Celestial Gravity. ( Soorya Jagatah chakshu guruthvakarshan ).
Were does the word " Martial " come from. Of course, from Mars !
Where does the word " Venereal" come from. From Venus Veneris, which is Venus !
Where does the word " Jovial " come from ? From Jove or Jupiter !
Where does the word " Saturnine" come from ? From Saturn !
Where does the word " Mercurial" come from ? From Mercury !
Where does the word " Lunacy" come from ? From Luna or Moon.
Solar derives from Sol or Sun. The word " Heliocentric" is derived from Helios or Heli ( Sankrit for Sun ).
The word " Nodal " is derived from the Nodes, the Nodes of the Moon ( Rahu and Ketu ). The Nodal Cycle is 18 years.
Rains which were sporadic during Karthika and Rohini Njattuvelas have strengthened during Makiryam Njattuvela, which began from 8th June onwards. Njattuvelas are Sun's transits of the 27 constellations which tenant the Ecliptic. Today, it is raining cats and dogs and it has been raining for the last 4 hours continously ( 11/06/2010 ).
To the ancients, Perihelion was Sheegrocha and Aphelion was Mandoccha. Trignometric reductions were Jya Samskaras. Reduction to Ecliptic was Parinathi Samskara . Retrogression was Vakra and Acceleration was Athichara. Celestial Longitude was Sphuta and Celestial Latitude was Vikshepa. Sin was Bhujajya, cos was Kotijya and tan was Sparshajya !
So Solomon was right. There is nothing new upon the earth and all novelty is but oblivion !
The solar month of Gemini ( Mithuna ) started on 15th June and will stretch upto 16th July. It is a month of 32 days. Gemini consists of two quarters of Lamda Orionis ( Makiryam ), four quarters of Alpha Orionis ( Thiruvathira ) and one quarter of Beta Geminorum (Punarvasu)
This month June came as a relief for those suffering from intense heat, particularly in the coastal areas of India. A drought like situation had prevailed due to Saturn in Virgo. This time the South West Monsoon will be strong and it will strengthen in the coming months. But then monsoons can be destructive also. Intense rains in Kerala may wreak havoc on the people living in low lying areas. The sea will be vicious and fishermen are warned not to go to sea. Bathing in rivers also is taboo. ( Some people have already lost their lives due to the rivers creating havoc ). Why did they foresake caution when the Sastras told them that these are the times of rainy Njattuvelas ?
Sasanthi ithi sasthram - meaning that Science is the friend, philosopher and guide of all humanity and is a beacon light to all. Those who know that now we are running the Solar transit of Lamda Orionis ( Makriyam Njattuvela ) will be careful and will avoid the sea, rivers, ponds, lakes etc. The destruction caused by the monsoons - the wise call it the Rain of Life and Death - can be terrible. But still monsoons are welcomed all over, as they can save man from the scorching heat and save us from drought !
Sasanath Thrayate iti shastram ( That which saves via instructions is called Science ). Hence all sciences, including Astro Meteorology, are indicative guides for all humankind.
So Kerala will get a lot of rains this year. Not only Kerala, but the entire Malabar Coast of 825 kms. Also there can be slight earthquakes. The North West places of India, Central India may be afflicted by crime and homicide.
The Solar Transit of Alpha Orionis ( Thiruvathira Njattuvela ) starts from 22nd June, 0943 AM. Thiruvathira will take over from where Makiryam left. There can be devastation in the paddy fields and some crops may be destroyed in Kerala. Jupiter will be in Uttarabhadra throughout. For those born in Rohini and Thiruvathira, this is not a good phase as health problems may afflict them. Also for those born in Makam and Pooram. Economic loss is indicated for those born in Uthram and Hasta. They should not speculate in June. They should turn to Meditation and prayer this month.
You can see Mercury on the North West Horizon, as Mercury rises 2 hours before Sunrise.
On 15th June, at 1021 AM, the Solar ingress into Gemini ( Mithuna ) took place. Jupiterian aspect on the Gemini Ascendant is auspicious. Also the Ascendant lord is in its own sign. Vicious attacks by the sea & landslides may occur in Kerala. The month of Mithuna will be favourable for Uthram borns. For those born in Pushya, Mithuna will not be so auspicious and they will have to face afflictions. They should fast on Sundays. Rohini borns will be afflicted mentally. For those born in Poorvashada, increase of enemies and economic loss indicated.
On June 26, the lunar eclipse will be at 0246 PM but will not be visible. It will last till 0732 PM. This time is auspicious for undertaking pilgrimages and for donating to the public. This eclipse will affect Pooradam, Thiruvathira and Punartham natives. Full Moon occurs on 25th, from 0414 PM to 26th 0501 PM. Those born in Ayilam, Thrikketa, Revathi, Makiryam, Aswathi, Makam, Moolam should pray and meditate during this phase.
Karnataka alone exported $17 billion. Bangalore accounted for 97% of that figure and India's total exports zoomed to $ 50 b !
India is changing, with 40 million people added every year to the huge middle class base of 450 million. India has the largest TV network in the world and the second largest scientific and technical manpower. 3 million graduates are churned out per year. Net userbase has gone to $50 million and is growing at 26% per year. ICT has changed the face of India !
From Sep 08th onwards, Saturn will be in the lunar 3rd and furthur prosperity is indicated for India !
In April, 144,000 cars were sold, a growth of 40%. Indications that the country has moved away from Recession and is entering a growth curve.
On the export front, car exports registered a growth of 27% and motor bikes 95%. Total export of auto units increased from more than one lakh to two lakhs !.
These are the companies which did it and shares of these companies should be bought at declines, when the stock market reacts sharply.
Company Percentage growth
Maruti 89.55
Hyundai 6.3
Tata Motors 200%
Bajaj Auto 200%
TVS Motors 88%
London listed Vedanta Resources, acquired the zinc unit of UK's Anglo American for 1.3 billion. This will give Vedanta 11% global marketshare. Acquisition to be done through Hindustan Zinc & this company's share can also be bought at declines. Now HZ is trading at 1119.
Jupiter in Pisces, in India's Ninth House, will definitely bring some positive news for India on the economic front.
There are reports from Cyberabad ( Hyderabad ) that Hyderabad is more or less dried up. One lady on T V said lakes were encroached and there is a depletion of water resources. Hence the Water Crisis. If an IT Center like Hyderabad is like this, what about the other parts of India ?
If the desertification of Kerala has been initiated by some ignorant elements, Keralites have only themselves to blame. Let us put an end to encroachments on our water resources ! Despite having 44 rivers, despite having the highest water well density, despite receiving the highest rainfall ( 3000 mm, which is thrice the national average of India ), some of her places have a semi arid look, which is a cause for alarm and despondency !
Before Globalisation, India's growth was a mere 3 percent. After Globalisation, it is now 7%.
The Sensex was just 2000 pre-Globalisation. After Globalisation, now it is at 17,000.
Globalisation has done wonders for India. India's rise in IT, BPO sectors are again after Globalisation. Urban India is undergoing a transformation as malls, hotels and resorts boom. Rural India is also improving and the total rural market is estimated at $450 billion.
Jupiter in Pisces now should bring more positive news for India, as Pisces is India's Ninth House.
The International Astronomical Union had standardised all the constellations of the Sidereal Zodiac and the exact boundaries fixed in 1930. . But none of the Indian names figure in the list of the IAU, despite the fact that India had one of the earliest astronomical cultures.
That the ancient Babylonians, the Hindus and the Egyptians had deep and independent knowlege of the Heavens is an undisputed fact. The names of fabled heroes, animals and deities were assigned to the constellations. Those who followed the ” Star of Bethlehem” had come from these pagan cultures. The ascendency of Sirius marked the resuscitation of the Nile, after a long dry spell.Edava Pathi transformed the hot, parched landscape of Kerala into a lush green Paradise, a tropical wet system, as per the German climatologist Koppen !
The Indian system is far more comprehensive. It deals with the Sidereal Zodiac, which begins from 0 degrees of Beta Arietis ( Aswini ) and ends at the 360th degree of Zeta Piscium ( Revathi ). As the Sun moves roughly one degree per day, the solar transit of a 30 degree Sign is 30 days and a constellation is 13.33 days ( as the constellation is 13 degrees and 20 minutes ). A Njattuvela is a solar transit of a constellation of 13 degrees 20 minutes and hence the duration is 13.33 days.
The Malayalam Era is known as Kolla Varsham and it was compiled by a man from Kollam. It is derived from the Ursa Major Cycle ( The Saptharshi Yuga ). Staying in a constellation for 100 years, the Ursa Major makes a retrograde circuit of the Zodiac, known as the Ursa Major Cycle. Hence the Ursa Major Cycle is 2700 years ( 27*100).
All other calenders deal only with the 12 signs of the Tropical Zodiac and hence is superficial.
The book “The Farmer’s Song’ , Krishi Geetha deals with the effects of the solar transits of constellatons. Legend has it that Parasurama, one of the ten incarnations of the Lord, after destroying the tyrants, was seized with remorse. In order to expiate for his sins, he distributed the lands he had conquered to spiritual people. In higher states of Consciousness, he received higher instructions how to make the land fertile, how to plant, when to plant and when to reap, according to the solar transits. The result of his great pyshic research was ‘ The Farmer’s Song” , the Krishi Geetha. This is a revealed science, like allVedic sciences.
The Fivefold Ephemeris, the Panchanga
The Ephemeris is fivefold
Vaara, Day of the Week, named after the Seven Revolving Heavens Thaara, the Star, the lunar transit of a constellation Thidhi, the Lunation, 12 degrees Karana, 6 degrees or Half Lunation Nithya Yoga, longitude of Sun + longitude of Moon
Those who follow Astrology follow the Panchanga, which gives all astro information. For corporate merges, weddings and other auspicious events, thePanchanga is used. The Panchangas use the Indian calculation of Nazhikas ( 24 minutes ) and Vinazhikas ( 24 seconds ). The Zodiac Software converts theseNazhikas into hours and minutes.
Thaara is the Lunar transit of a constellation while Njattuvela is the solar. The Panchanga and the Astro Calender gives all info about these transits.
The six Seasons of the Astro Calender are Vasanta ( Aries, Taurus), Greeshma ( Gemini, Cancer ), Varsha ( Leo, Virgo ), Sharat ( Libra, Scorpio ), Hemanta ( Sagittarius, Capricorn) and Sisira ( Aquarius, Pisces ). Thau Dau Rithu - Two months make a Rithu or a season.
During Makam Njattuvela, Sesame can be planted ( Maghathinte mukhathu ellu erinjal kutathinte mukhathu kaanaam )
Never plant anything during Pooyam Njattuvela ( Pooyathil nattal puzhuthu pokum ). For planting all , Aswathi Njattuvela is good. For mango trees, Bharani Njattuvela is best.
Thiruvathira Njattuvela is the most famous. It is known for vegetative propagation. Rohini Njattuvela is good for trees. Atham Njattuvela is good for bananas.
The Zodiac Software computes all these transits. We had given the formulae for generating the Panchanga and the Astro Calender.
Astrologers believe that the 27 constellations which tenant the Zodiac are represented by different trees.