Food Of ChettinaduBy Visalakshi Ramanathan

Chettinad is famous for its rich cultural heritage,art and architecture,huge mansions etc etc.But more recently it is becoming well known world over for its mouth watering culinary delicacies.Chettinad restaurants are being opened in almost all big cities and towns world over Chettinad food is famous for its spicy aroma.Most of the food items are easily digestible,less in caloric value compared to other south indian food items since items like cheese butter and cashews rarely find its way in chettinad recipe.Cocunut which is feared by all for its high cholesterol content is also used in very small quantities.

Chettinad(Karaikudi)History

Karaikudi is the biggest City in Sivaganga district. Known as the capital of Chettinad, because of the predominance of the "Nattu Kottai Chettiars" who have from here have ventured far and wide to set up their businesses even at the turn of the 20th century. Karaikudi is also home of two famous Institutions, Alagappa University and CECRI (Central Electro Chemical Research Institute).

Karaikudi is known as an ancestral home of Chettiyars. It is 80 kilometers away from Madurai. It is famous for its Chettinad Mansion, CECRI (Central Electro Chemical Research Institute), Temples, Old buildings, Gopura karai saris and Chettinad delicious tasty dishes. Nowadays it is termed as a shooting spot for Tamil and Telugu film industries and as well as a tourist center. Tourists come in large numbers to have to have a view on history of Chettinad buildings. One of the well known country’s magazines recently came out with surprising news wherein it was mentioned that Chettinad was one among the top 5 fast growing vacation spots in India. Hence, Karaikudi will provide relaxing and enjoyable time to tourists who will cherish the memories for long.

Karaikudi and 74 other villages comprise Chettinad, the homeland of the Nattukottai Chettiars. The Chettiars were a prosperous banking community who ventured overseas to do business in South and Southeast Asia in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Our Holiness swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar is also from , a small village called as Kilasevalpatti which is just 20 miles from Karaikudi. Swamiji is a Nagarathar and the 1st Nagarathar in the whole Nagarathar History who became the 1st Nagarathar Swamiji with millions of followers.

Swamiji also standing as the 1st richest Nagarathar in the USA and in the entire western courtiers with a net worth of more than a Billion US dollar. He is the 1st Nagarthar who has donated millions of US dollars for various social causes all around the world.He has donated money so far to 3,846 marriages, donated money for 6,321 various health surgeries, and has also donated money for 26,290 students education so far . Swamiji is considered to be the living God to his followers and there is no wonder why all his followers are calling Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar as a “ LIVING GOD!!Reach Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar in USA @ 1-4008 829 7780 or E mail to Swamiji is ‘ avtemple@aol.com ”

“Om Selvam Siddhar Guruve Namaha!!

-Ramu Visalakshi, Karaikudi, India

Chettinad Kitchen- By Vishal Kalyani

Bread Pakoda

Ingredients:

Bread (white or wheat, any) - 8 to 10 slices :Cabbage (chopped) - 2 cupsCarrot (grated) - 2 cups:Onion (chopped) - 1 cup:Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 spoon:Chili powder - 1/2 spoon:Salt - to taste:Oil - to deep fry

Method:

1.Dip the Bread slices in water and squeeze out the water. Take this in a mixing bowl.2.Add chopped Onion, Cabbage, grated Carrot, Ginger garlic paste, Chili powder and Salt to it. Mix well with the Bread pieces.

3.Make small dumplings of this mix or vadas (Take small portion of the mix and flatten that between your palms).

4.Heat oil in a pan. Deep fry these dumplings or vadas till it turns into golden brown color.

Chettinadu Appam

Ingredients:

Raw rice-2 cups:Boiled rice -3/4 cup:Grated coconut-3/4 cup:

For grinding:Soak both the rice for 2 hours.After soaking grind it in the mixie or grinder. Do not add too much water while grinding. If you are using fresh coconut then that coconuts water can be used for grinding. Add the grated coconut after 5 minutes of grinding. This itself will make the dough little loose. Grind it to a fine paste. After taking out the dough from the grinder or mixie wash it with 1 cup of good water and keep aside.Method :1.Take 3 spoons of grinded dough and mix it in the water kept aside. Add 2 more cups of water into it. Now keep this mixture in the stove and go on stirring it. It will start to become thick. When it becomes little thicker (consistency of corn flour added soups) remove it from stove. Allow the Kanji to cool.Add little salt and the kanji to the dough and mix well. Make it to the consistency of idly batter.2. Allow the batter to ferment for 6 hours. After fermenting, if little thick, coconut milk can be added or water can also be added to bring it to the correct consistency. It should be in the consistency of dosa batter.In medium fire make appams.3.It can be made with ease in non stick appa tawa.If it is going to be served along with coconut milk soak them in the coconut milk a few minutes before serving.

Chettinadu Kozhukattai

Ingredients:

Par boiled rice (idly rice) - 1 ½ cup:Red chillie-6:Curry leaf:Urud dhal-1teaspoonMustard seed-1 teaspoon:Bengal gram-1 teaspoon:Oil-2 table spoonsGrated coconut-2 tablespoonsMethod:

1.Soak the rice for 1 hour. Put it in the mixie with the salt needed and grind for 2 minutes.2.Add 1 cup of water to the grinded batter.Keep the kadai in the stove. pour the oil ,when it gets heated add the mustard seed and allow it to crack then add the urudh dhal, curry leaf and Bengal gram .3.When the dhal gets roasted add the grated cocunut stir for a minute, then pour the batter into the kadai and go on stirring.4. Switch off the stove when it becomes thick to the consistency that you can make balls out of it. Allow the batter to cool for 2 or 3 minutes. Then make kozhukattai’s of the desired shape .Steam the kozhukattai’s in the idly pot for 5 minutes. 5.This kozhukattai can be eaten without any side dish. But if you can find time then you can prepare Tomato chutney or coconut chutney. It will taste yummy in that combination.

Herbs & Health

Skin Cleanser:Found in your own kitchen is a simple, chemical free cleanser – good oil’ unboiled milk. All you need to do is dip a piece of cotton wool in milk and wipe your face with it. It also cleans unseen dirt and goes down into your pores. Another fine cleanser is almond oil, especially effective in protecting the delicate skin under the eyes.

Skin Moisturizer:For normal skin care, you can take 1 cup of yogurt, 1 tablespoon orange juice and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and mix it into a paste. Apply it on your face as a mask and keep it on for 15 minutes. Then clean it off with a wet tissue watch your complexion glow. For dry skin, you could use a mixture of cooked oatmeal and honey; it will not only help moisturize the skin but also acts as a good cleansing agent.

Skin Nourishment and Bleach:For nourishing your face try a protein mask. You can prepare this mask by first soaking 1 tablespoon urad dal and 4 almonds in water overnight and then grinding them into a paste. You can then apply this protein mask to your face and wash it off after half an hour. This exceptional protein mask will not only nourish the skin but also bleach it.

Wrinkle Prevention and Softer Skin:To prevent wrinkles and soften your skin, you could try pure castor oil; it is known to slow down the aging process of the skin.Skin Conditioner:Another simple and excellent skin conditioner that can be made out of 1 tbsp. honey blended with 2 tbsp. cream (of milk). Leave it on for a few minutes and wash it off. It works like magic.

Skin Blemishes:For skin blemishes, you can try rubbing a raw potato on your face.

Sun-Protection Lotion:It’s summer time. Time to cool off. So let’s wind up with a good home-made sun-protection lotion. Take cucumber juice and equal amounts of glycerin and rose water and make a concoction. This should be refrigerated. Try it, it’s really cool.

OmBy Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar

Before the beginning, the Brahman (absolute reality) was one and non-dual. It thought, "I am only one -- may I become many." This caused a vibration which eventually became sound, and this sound was Om. Creation itself was set in motion by the vibration of Om. The closest approach to Brahman is that first sound, Om. Thus, this sacred symbol has become emblematic of Brahman just as images are emblematic of

material objects.

The vibration produced by chanting Om in the physical universe corresponds to the original vibration that first arose at the time of creation. The sound of Om is also called Pranava, meaning that it sustains life and runs through Prana or breath. Om also represents the four states of the Supreme Being. The three sounds in Om (AUM) represent the waking, dream and deep sleep states and the silence which surrounds Om represents the "Turiya" state.

Because the first of the three states of consciousness is the waking state, it is represented by the sound "A" pronounced like "A" in accounting. Because the dream state of consciousness lies between the waking and the deep sleep states, it is represented by the letter "U" which lies between the "A" and "M". This "U" is pronounced like the "U" in would. The last state of consciousness is the deep sleep state and is represented by "M" pronounced as in "sum." This closes the pronunciation of Om just as deep sleep is the final stage of the mind at rest. Whenever Om is recited in succession there is an inevitable period of silence between two successive Oms. This silence represents the "fourth state" known as "Turiya" which is the state of perfect bliss when the individual self recognizes his identity with the supreme.

The Symbol Om

Just as the sound of Om represents the four states of Brahman, the symbol Om written in Sanskrit also represents everything. The material world of the waking state is symbolized by the large lower curve. The deep sleep state is represented by the upper left curve. The dream state, lying between the waking state below and the deep sleep state above, emanates from the confluence of the two. The point and semicircle are separate from the rest and rule the whole. The point represents the turiya state of absolute consciousness. The open semicircle is symbolic of the infinite and the fact that the meaning of the point can not be grasped if one limits oneself to finite thinking.

The Power of Chanting Om

1. The chanting of Om drives away all worldly thoughts and removes distraction and infuses new vigour in the body.

2. When you feel depressed, chant Om fifty times and you will be filled with new vigour and strength. The chanting of Om is a powerful tonic. When you chant Om, you feel you are the pure, all pervading light and consciousness.

3. Those who chant Om will have a powerful, sweet voice. Whenever you take a stroll, you can chant Om. You can also sing Om in a beautiful way. The rythmic pronunciation of Om makes the mind serene and pointed, and infuses the spiritual qualifications which ensure self-realization.

4. Those who do meditation of Om daily will get tremendous power. They will have lustre in their eyes and faces.

Meditation on Om

Retire to a quite place, sit down, close your eyes and completely relax your muscles and nerves. Concentrate on the space between your eyebrows and quieten and silence the conscious mind. Begin to repeat "Om" mentally while associating the ideas of infinity, eternity, immortality, etc. You must repeat Om with the feeling that you are the infinite and all-pervading. Mere repetition of Om will not bring the desired result. Keep the meaning of Om always at heart. Feal Om. Feel that you are the pure, perfect, all-knowing, eternal, free, Brahman. Feel that you are absolute consciousness and the infinite, unchanging existance. Every part of your body should powerfully vibrate with these ideas. This feeling should be kept up all day long. Practice regularly and steadily with sincerity, faith, perseverance and enthusiasm in the morning, midday and evening.

MantrasThere are many mantras used in worship. The first is always the Moola Manthirum. This mantra forms the foundation which supports all the others. It was not written by a person but was given to us directly from Amma Herself in Her oracle. This mantra has enormous power. Some of the benefits conferred by reciting the Moola Mantra are:

1. The Divine energy freely flows from the feet of Amma to the different systems of the body. The holy vibrations penetrate all the cells and revitalize the entire system.

2. Eradication of one's Karma.3. Gives you what you rightfully deserve.4. Helps solve ailments and genuine problems.5. Confers blessings leading to prosperity and a happy life.6. Helps one to reach the highest spiritual pedestal (Mukti).7. Prevents fatal accidents.

Each type of pooja or velvi has specific mantras which are recited at a certain time during the ritual. The long mantras have either 108 or 1008 lines and are concluded with a short mantra of three lines and three om's. The mantras recited during mandram pooja in America are shown below. Amma has given us permission to omit the 1008 line mantra which is normally recited because She says we are so busy and have little time. All mandrams in India, however, recite the 1008 as is normally required.

The number 108 has been considered sacred for thousands of years in India. The origin of this number probably lies in astronomy. The average distance from the sun and moon to the earth is 108 times each of their respective diameters. This is true to an accuracy of 0.5% for the Sun and 2% for the Moon. The thought that this was known so long ago is amazing. Like all tantric mantras each line is preceded by om and concluded with om. These characteristics give the mantras great potency

Rashis and Moola Mantras By Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar

Remember the Raasis here are based on MMON SIGN and not SUN SIGN

Rashis   and   Moola Mantras

Natives of various rashis can chant the following Moola Mantras according to their Janma Rashi for good benefits. Reciting the Mantras at least 11 times a day, preferably during the morning hours will give good results. 

Aries(Mesha) Rashi                   Om Hreem Sreem Lakshmi Narayana Namaha

Taurus(Vrishabha) Rashi           Om Gopalaya Uttara Dwajaya Namaha

Gemini(Mithun) Rashi                 Om Kleem Krishnayana Namaha

Cancer(Karka) Rashi                 Om Hiranyagarbha Avyaktya Roopene Namaha

Leo(Simha) Rashi                      Om Kleem Brahmane Jagadadharaya Namaha

Virgo(Kanya) Rashi                    Om Preem Peetambaraya Namaha

Libra(Tula) Rashi                         Om Tatva Niranjnaya Tarakaramaya Namaha

Scorpio(Vrischik) Rashi              Om Naayanaya Surasihaya Namaha

Saggitarius(Dhanu) Rashi          Om Srideva Krushnaya Oorthishitaya Namaha

Capricorn(Makar) Rashi             Om Vatsalaya Namaha

Aquarius(Kumbha) Rashi           Om Sri Upendraya Atchyutaya Namaha

Pisces(Meena) Rashi                 Om Kleem Uthritaya Vuddarene Namaha

Mangal Dosh ParikarPraying to Lord Hanuman with Hanuman Chalisa and other Hanuman Mantras, and prayers to Lord Kartikeya protect the native from the evil of planet Mars. Angaraka Astottara Shata Namavali can also be suggested. Many remedial measures are prescribed for Manglik Girls especially of Ashtam Mangal. These are Kumbh Vivah, Savitri and Mangal Gauri Vats etc. These should be performed under proper guidance.

Before Marriage:

Kumbha Vivah, Vishnu Vivah and Ashwatha Vivah are the most popular

remedies for Mangal Dosha.

Ashwatha vivaha means the marriage with peepal or banana tree and

cutting the tree after that.

Kumbha (Ghata) Vivah, means marriage with a pot and breaking it after

that.

After Marriage:

Worship Lord Hanuman by reciting Hanuman Chaalisa daily

Keep Orange coloured idol of Lord Ganesha in worship room and worship

daily.

Chanting of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

Worship banyan tree with milk mixed with something sweet

Feed birds with sweets

Keep ivory (Haathi Daant) at home

Mangal  Dosha Shanti Mantra:

Dharani Garbha Sambhutam Vidyut Kanti Samaprabha Kumaram

Shakti Hastamca Mangalam Pranamamy Aham

Meaning:

I offer my obeisance to Shri Mangal, the god of the planet Mars, who was born from the womb of the earth goddess. His brilliant is like that of lightning, and he appears as a youth carrying a spear in his hand.

Important Note: However, it has to be remembered that each horoscope is unique so no remedy can be suggested to all of them. The best way is to get your chart consulted by a knowledgeable Athrva Vedic Swamiji like our Swamiji Selvam Siddhar and NOT a usual Jyotish or a Pundit at all to know what remedy you would need to overcome this problem.

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Good Time for your Marriage or Remarriage?-By Jyotish Samrat His Holiness Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar

Marriage is an important event in our life. It brings along with it a sense of maturity, responsibility and completeness. It contributes towards the enhancement of social status of a person after marriage.

Before deciding when the native will get married, so many factors have to be taken into consideration. The most important factor deciding the time of marriage is Venus apart from Jupiter. To predict the time of marriage, one should have to consider the period of marriage i.e., early, average or late, the Dasha, Antardasha etc., and the transit of planets favorable for marriage.

If jupiter is placed natally between the Libra and Pisces rashis, generally marriage will take place only after 30 years. As far as female natives are concerned, the 8th house, or its Lord and the planet located in the 8thhouse play a vital role in marriage aspect. During marriage jup  usually transits over or aspects the house 1st ,2nd ,5th , 7th , 9th  and 10th from Moon or Lagna, crosses the natal jup, venus or the present Dasa lord in Rashi.

Early marriage will take place according to various texts under the following conditions:

1. Ven is placed in Karkataka Rasi, Sagitt. or Pisces Rashi. 2. Ven positioned in an angle, while the lord of the Lagna is placed in 7th house. 3. Ven in an angle in opposition to Saturn 4. Strong Ven in lagna, 2nd , 7th  or 11th house.

5. Ven in own or exalted sign but associated with the lord of the 7th house. 6. Ven is placed in the Lagna, 2nd , 7th or 11th house. 7. A strong moon is placed in 5th  or 7th. 8. Ven is placed in between Aries Rashi to Virgo Rashi. 9. Ven combined with the lord of the 7th in an angle while aspected by jup in 7th .

Timing of Marriage Operative Dasha Parameters:

1. Connection of Vimshottari Mahadasha, Antardasha Lords with Lagna or 7th House or Lagna Lord.

2. Lagna Lord and 7th Lord making connection in Navamsha chart.

3. Chara Antardasha Making a connection with Darakaraka in Jaimini System.

4. Dasha of 7th Lord/ Lagna Lord or Dasha of 7th lord from Venus.

5. Dasha of planet posted in 7th house, aspecting 7th house or Lord.

6. Transits of Jupiter on Vivah Saham (sensitive marriage point in the horoscope).

7. Navamsa lords of the 1st, 2nd or 7th houses.

8. Jupiter activating natal Venus in male charts.

9. Planets positioned in 7th from Venus.

10. Lagna Lord transiting in/near 7th house.

11. Dasha of Rahu/Venus, natural significator

12. Dispositor of 7th Lord.

13. Saturn and Jupiter activating Lagna/Lagna Lord.

14. In the natal horoscope, planets associated with the lord of 2nd, 7th ,10th or Ven.

15. Sun and or most planets around lagna or 7th house.

Parameters for Transit of Planets:

1. Saturn and Jupiter will influence two conditions out of four mentioned below :

i. 7th House     ii. 7th Lord     iii. Lagna        iv. Lagna Lord

2. The Sun may indicate month of marriage by influencing one of four conditions mentioned above by positioning or aspect.

3. The Moon may indicate date of marriage by influencing one of four conditions mentioned above by positioning or aspect.

Regarding the marriage of the female natives, 8th house, its lord and the planet located in the 8th house, plays an important role for marriage.

Important Tips:

Predicting time of marriage is a very tricky question, which worries the parents about their son/daughter. In such cases the Astrologer should check yogas that confer marriage, planetary conditions at birth and in transit, dasha and antra dasha etc. The following points should also be considered.

 1. If Ascendant rashi of a Navamsha chart falls in 7th house of birth chart and 7th lord is in 12th from Ascendant, marriage will take place between 16 and 20 years of age.

2. When 2nd house is occupied by Venus and 7th lord is in 11th house, marriage is between 23 and 28 years of age.

3. When 2nd lord is in 11th and Lagna lord is in 10th house, marriage may occur between 17 and 20 years of age.

4. When Venus is in Kendra houses and 7th lord is posited in any house owned by Saturn, aspected by a benefic, marriage age is 23 to 28 years.

5. If 2nd lord is posited in 11th house and 11th lord in 2nd house, marriage will be between 16 and 25 years of age.

6. When 7th house is occupied by Venus, Moon and Saturn, the marriage will not be possible before 30 years of age. It may be the 35th year.

7. If Sun is in 7th, and 7th lord cojoins Venus in Kendra, marriage is possible within 23 to 25 years of age. If 7th lord or Venus is afflicted in birth chart or Navamsha chart, marriagemay occur between 30 and 33 years of age

Mantras for Delayed Marriage

With the blessings of Goddess Atharva Soolini Ma, these Mantras should be recited with utmost devotion and faith to get their wish fulfilled. ( there is only one Temple for Soolini Ma in he North America @ Dayton, OH)

Gatyayani Mantra:

‘Katyaayani Mahaamayey Mahaa Yoginiya Dheeshwari Nand Gopasutam Devi Pati Mey Kuru Tey Namaha’

This Mantra should be recited 108 times by unmarried girls everyday after getting an initiation through an Atharva Vedic Swamiji in USA.

Meaning:

"O Katyaayani! Mahaa Mayey (names of Mother Goddess), Supreme Lord of all great Yoginis, Make Shree Krishna, my husband. I prostrate before you."

Parbati Swayamvar Mantra :

"Ballarkayutsatprabhaam Kartale Lolbru Malakulam Malamsanddahatim Manohartanum Mandsmitadhomukheem Mandam Mandmupesushee Bariyitum Shambhum Jaganmohimim Vanditpadamishtarthadaam Parvateem"

This sloka should be recited every Friday evening regularly with utmost devotion by the girls to get desired husband, after getting initiation by an Athava Vedic Swamiji

Atharva Vedic Vaasthu- Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar

Vaastu for Kitchen

Kitchen/fire-place should be preferably in the South-East direction. It may be in

East/North-West direction. Avoid North and South directions while cooking as facing North

increases unwanted expenses and facing South is detrimental to lady's health which causes pain

in the shoulders or even cervical pain. Facing East or West while cooking is a must.

If your wife is facing cervical problems, pain in leg and backache, this can be due to her

back facing the entrance gate of the kitchen. Install a convex mirror in front of her so that she can

see what is going on in her backside through the mirror. Frequent turning around is

avoided.Kitchen is the second best place after North-East for performing Pooja. Choose North-

East corner of the Kitchen for putting an idol of deity.

Remove medicines from kitchen and shift it to living room, preferably at Pooja

place.Avoid water and fire in one line from the kitchen for better harmony. Having water & fire in

one Line or opposite to one another, adds to

difference of opinion amongst the family

members. Rearranging the gadgets or putting a

minimum 2’ high partition of any material

between fire/water will be very helpful.

Vaastu for Bed Room

Bedroom for head of the family should be in South-West/South direction. North and

East directions are best suitable for small children. Children pursuing research or some serious

study should occupy West sector of the house. If you want your grown up child to leave the home

for career building, put his bedroom in the North-West direction of the home.

To maintain health and happiness, the color of the bedroom walls should be same on all

four walls, while the ceiling should always be white/sky blue. Improper position of the bedroom/

bed/ dressing table brings unhappiness in the married life and causes disturbed sleep.Never keep

your head towards North while sleeping. Keeping it towards South or East gives peaceful/restful

sleep and a healthy life. West facing head is also acceptable.

Never put a mirror in front of the bed or attached with the bed. Cover it while sleeping to

avoid bad dreams and ensuring a healthy sleep. A properly placed round mirror and soothing

paintings etc. in the bedroom can enhance the relationship.

Wooden beds without box (for storage) are the best for sleeping. Avoid metal beds

(wrought Iron) etc. as it may lead to health problems related to heart and brain.For better

harmony & ever lasting personal relationship always prefer a double bed with single mattress,

since the normally used double mattresses creates a symbolic separation which might become

real.

Place Heavy furniture such as wardrobe, floor to ceiling bookcase on South or West side

of the Bedroom. Dressing table along with any jewellery and bangle boxes should be located

against the North or East wall.A wall poster having mountains/ snow-clad peaks of mountains

(without water) etc. on South-West wall of the bedroom can add immense strength and stability in

the life.

Avoid or minimize the use of T.V or computer in bedroom as the energy level of the room

will get destroyed by the radiations emitted; causing disharmony which may lead even to

separation. Avoid sleeping in a room located at the end of a long corridor, or where the door

opens directly to a staircase. The strong flow of bad soul may bring illness to the occupants.

To improve marriage prospects, Hang several crystal balls and light a chandelier in

South-West corner. Keep Rose Quartz precious stone along with a pair of Mandarian ducks in

South-West of your bedroom will enhance harmony. Immerse a fresh sweet and juicy orange to a

moving stream of water on any full moon day for an early, happy and durable marriage. Keeping

a picture of any flower, double happiness symbols and a picture /idols of Goddesses Atharva

Soolini helps in getting a suitable life partner.

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=Yogini Dasha Astrology

Yogini Dasha is very popular in northern india.Yogini dasha is also Nakshatra based dasha like Vimshottari dasha and it is based on the constellation of the Moon, commonly referred to as Rashi Nakshatra or Janam Nakshatra.  On this basis accurate predictions can be given.

There are 8 types of Yogini which are in the following order. Their total operative period is 36 years. As per classical texts the planets known as following names:

No. of  Planet Name of Yogini No. of  years in Dasha

1. Moon Mangala One year

2. Sun Pingala Two years

3. Jupiter Dhanya Three years

4. Mars Bharamari Four  years

5. Mercury Bhadrika Five years

6. Saturn Ulka Six years

7. Venus Siddha Seven years

8. Rahu Sankataa Eight years

The mahadasha of each Yogini starts with itself and follows in a regular order as above. In the major period of each Yogini, sub period of all Yoginis operate according to their proportional periods in the natural order starting from its own sub period. It is like same way as in Vimshottari Dasha.

How to Calculate the Yogini Dasha:

 Note down the Nakshatra no. of the Moon, taking Ashwini as Nakshatra no 1.  Add  (3) Three into it. Divide by eight. The remainder represents the Yogini dasha operative at the time of birth.:-

Yogini dasha at birth = Nak. no. of Moon + 3 ÷ 8 = Remainder will be Yogini dasha.

Atharva Vedic Palm ReadingsBy Swamiji Selvam Siddhar

The lines in our palms act as registers, recording events and suggesting the possible outcomes of our actions and decisions. However our lines keep on changing according to our karmas we do providing a chart of the progress and development we make through our lines.

There are 4 major palm reading lines in most hands. The major lines in our hand are the Life Line, the Head Line, the Heart Line and the Fate Line.

 These major lines give basic information about you, like how you function physically, emotionally, and intellectually. These major lines of palmistry are only one source of

information and other parts of the hand can tell you much about each of these major lines.

Life Line: (Line of Vitality/Jeevan Rekha/Pitr Rekha)

It starts from the base of the palm from above the first bracket, circles half around the mount of Venus and ends below the mount of Jupiter and above the mount of lower mars. Contrary to popular misconception, the length of the Life Line does not determine how long you will live.

In palm reading, the Life Line shows Health, Prosperity, Quality of life, Vitality, Sexuality and general energy level.

 The stronger the life line, the more robust and vigorous is the constitution. The life line when read with the heart line indicates the longevity. If the life line appears more prominent than the other major lines in the hand. Physical activities will take precedence over intellectual pursuits.

The life line may start from an island or fork, which indicates an unfortunate childhood. The life line ending with a fork is both bad and good, depending on the position of the forked line. If one line of the fork goes into the Jupiter, it is good or if one line of the fork ends in a grill diseases like paralysis, loss of memory etc. are likely, as per the supportive indications of the palm.

Subsidiary lines arising from the life line towards the mounts of Mercury, Sun, Saturn or Jupiter are called the secondary lines, which indicate the rises in life in the field indicated by the mount towards which these rising lines travel. A parallel line to the line of life on the side of the mount of venus is called "Mars line" or "the sister life line" which augments the life line.

In palmistry, a double Life Line is often seen. This line echoes the Life Line, but can be even less than half as long, held along the curve of the Life Line. This is called an Angel Line. It signifies that angels or other supreme powers are watching over and protecting you. It increases the power of health and vitality in a person.

Head Line: (Line of Mentality/Mind Line)

 The Head line begins on the thumb side of the hand and sweeps out towards the percussion edge. It starts from the base of the mount of Jupiter and above the lower Mars, extends towards the mount of Moon. It could be curved towards the mount of Moon, end at the base of mount of Moon or at its middle. It reflects your mind and brain and from the study of the head line it is possible to determine the quality and quantity of brain power.

The Head Line shows things like Memory, Concentration, Level of intelligence, Type of intelligence. From this line we can make out the mentality, the power of mental concentration and the ability to exert self-control. A strong head line is associated with dynamic thinker. The stronger and clearer the line, the greater the clarity of thought. Mental processes are sharp, facts are assimilated logically. People with strong head lines possess excellent powers of comprehension and ability to concentrate for longer periods of time.

 In the normal course, the head line goes straight across the palm or slopes slightly downwards. If it goes upward towards the heart line, it is not considered good. It indicates that the person allows his feelings to overcome his better judgment. He loses self-control and is over come by emotions and passions.  The bad effects get aggravated if the head line goes towards the

mount of Saturn. It causes sudden death.

 If there is a cross, dot, or star at the end of such head line, on the mount of Saturn, sudden end of life is certain. A cut indicates head injury, break indicates brain disorder, cross  or star indicates head injury or danger to head. A chain like line makes the person idiotic. An island or a dot at the end of the head line indicates mental disturbances. The severity of the affliction will depend upon the size of the island or dot. The bigger the island or dot the more serious the affliction. This however, be confirmed by other indications on the palm.

 Rarely in palmistry a double Head Line is seen. Doubling a line usually strengthens its energy. If the double Head Lines go in different directions or seem far apart, it can indicate more of a double-personality. This often indicates a lot of talent and an instinct for business. They will tend to do well in life.

Heart Line: (Line of Emotions/Line of Love)

It starts from the percussion at the base of the mount of Mercury and from the top of the mount of Mars positive and extends across the palm to the base of mount of Jupiter. This line may end below Sun, Saturn or Jupiter independently or merging with the line of head by bending towards it. It reflects your heart, on both physical and emotional levels. It shows Ability to love and accept love, Emotionality, Emotional maturity, Passion and sensuality, Manner of relationships

The Heart line also predicts your fate in a love affair. If the heart line is clear and deep, it reveals someone who is confident of his or her sexuality   and is warm and generous towards others. People with a dominant heart line tend to act impulsively without thought for the consequences. It also indicates the dominance of emotions over mind (mind line) and physical energy (life line).The holder of a short heart line is a cool and rational being, in full control of his emotions and less likely to be swayed by the ups and downs of the heart. A sharply curved heart line is the sign of a passionate and highly emotional being.

 When the heart line terminates in between the index and middle fingers, it shows that the person  devote himself to loved ones, and for a woman it is the mark of a good wife and

mother. This gentle person is capable of enduring love and devotion.  A line of heart which is having a chain formation gives poor health, a fork gives immorality, health problems etc. depending on the nature of fork of the way each forked line runs. A descending line is bad, crosses, cuts, stars, breaks on the line of heart are danger signs.

Fate Line: (Luck Line /Dhan Rekha/ Karma Rekha)

The Fate Line in palmistry is sometimes considered a minor line, rather than a major line. It doesn't show up in every hand. Yet it is a dominant line, compared to the other minor lines. This line arises from the base of the palm, ascending towards the mount of Saturn. It is in the middle of the palm under ordinary conditions. But there could be many variations to it. It may merge with the life line at its starting place to some distance.

The Fate Line shows Success, Career path, Possible types of Career, Pre-destined vocation. The fate line is a barometer of the degree of  satisfaction one has with his abilities and actual accomplishments. The fate line tells us the year of marriage as well as the appearance of a lover and a strong supporter. Fate lines that originate from the lower part of the life line is sign of determination, the person who creates his own fortune through willpower and perseverance. The fate line is also known as Popularity Line and belongs to the fortunate individual who will always enjoy popularity and benevolence from others.

A strong, well-constructed fate line is associated with a self motivated individual, someone with plenty of drive and direction in life. Trustworthiness, qualities of leadership and seriousness are the characteristics of this individual. A line starting from inside the arc of the life line and merging with the fate line indicates an assistance from a family member. A faint fate line consisting of many short lines is the mark of indecisiveness and vagueness. Individuals who do not define their life goals and allow others to make decisions exhibit a poorly developed fate line.

If the line has trident or a dident (three divergent lines or split into two lines), crosses, chain formation, islands, cuts, stars on it, then these are the indications of misfortunes. In the absence of a good life line or defective life line not supplemented by a Mars line, the fate line acts or supplementary of the life line, thus enhancing its strength to give fortune. There can be no fortune without life. Living itself against odds is a fortune.

Vaastu-FAQ Q.1. Square plots bring health and wealth to the inhabitants.

Ans.  Square shaped plots are considered the sign of stability and economy. These plots are considered highly auspicious by all the classical proponents of Vaastu as well as modern Vaastu experts. There is more area and fewer perimeters in case of square plots as compared to rectangular plots which has slightly more perimeter and less area. Square and rectangular shaped plots and

buildings require lesser amount of masonry on its periphery. Thus, we see that the perimeter of a given area in a rectangular shaped building is nearly equal to the square but it increases rapidly when its length is more than twice of width. Hence, a square or rectangular building whose length is nearly one and a half times of the width is ideal. Moreover, more space can be utilized in a square shaped plot as compared to other shaped plots. Our body also fits in square/rectangular shape easily. All the above brings health and wealth to the inhabitants in square shaped plot.

Q.2. Any excavation in the middle of the plot brings disintegration of family.

Ans.  The middle part of a plot is known as Brahma Sthan. It should always be left blank as per Ideal Vaastu. It has ±0% load. Therefore, no excavation should be done here. If we do excavation in the middle of plot, there exists communication gap in the family members and there is no easily accessibility to general things. No meeting point exists here if excavation is done .The best example can be given from the epics of Mahabharat where Kaurvas had excavated in the middle part in the form of a lake due to which all the Kaurvas were totally ruined. Moreover, there should not be any height/beam in this area which also gives the same effects in the family as of excavation. Therefore, we can say that any excavation in the middle of plot brings disintegration in the family.

Q.3. Main Road ending (Veethi Shoola) on the entrance brings sudden misfortune.

Ans.  Main roads that thrust into a site or a road which terminates as dead end to a plot causes Shoola or fast approaching arrow like effects. This is also called Veethi Shoola. Veethi means a small road or passage. These are naturally or man-made and every dust ends there which brings sudden misfortune for the inhabitants of the plot. The results of Veethi Shoola are different depending upon the direction of approaching road. To some extent it gives auspicious results for the plot, if road is approaching in the North or East of Northeast, West of Northwest and/or South of Southeast. It leads to difficulties and hardship of all kinds. The house owner will always feel insecure. Vehicles approaching from the opposite direction cause imbalance of energies for the people living in the plot which brings sudden misfortune.

Q.4. Lesser height of rooms may cause Preta Badha.

Ans. Preta Badha means shrinking of a man and the atma of a man does not expand. If the rooms are of lesser height, may be less than 10 feet, the volume of the rooms will be less and there will be less quantity of air in the rooms as it could be as in a greater height room. Moreover, it has less space element. All the Panchmahabhootas i.e. fire, earth, air, water, space will have dearth in these rooms. There will be no necessary elements for survival. The man living in these rooms becomes narrow minded. He does not rise in his life due to his less mental growth. The other family members also suffer due to this, which may get health

problems in them. The rooms should always be of greater height so as to acquire all the five great elements of  Panchmahabhootas which are very necessary for survival. Thus, it is said that lesser height of rooms causes Preta Badha for the people living in these rooms.

Q.5. North or East of Ishaan is best for an underground water tank/well/bowli.

Ans. Water is one of the five great elements of Panchmahabhootas and is inevitable for a human life. A site selection for the residence is done keeping in view the availability of water. It can be ensured in the form of a well, boring, hand pump, underground water storage tank. In Vaastu, Northeast sector is best for underground water tank/well/bowli as water governs the Northeast sector. It is a cool place and cold water can be obtained from here. It is also a Sattvik zone. Its lord is Jup and Dikpal is Lord Shiv. Positive rays are obtained from this direction only which purify naturally the underground water. When we dug earth from here, it gets less weight and the Northeast corner becomes of less load as per Ideal Vaastu which is best. Ishaan or Northeast corner is also of  Dev sthan and it should be given greater importance. A well in the east of Northeast gives good finances and education. Water source placed here leads to increased wealth, prosperity, knowledge and family. The Borewell/Bowli should not be in exact of North or East. It should not be constructed in the shadow area of Northeast. The well or water should be towards the right or left of these two axis. The well should be in the North or East of Northeast and not towards Northeast of Southeast. A boring/well in the East leads to prosperity, in the North it leads to increase in wealth, in the West it invites difficulties and hardships and in the South, it leads to untimely death, deformities, frequent accidents, attempted suicides and bad ways. A well in the Brahmasthan is never recommended. Therefore, we can say that North or East of Ishaan is best for underground water tank/well/bowli.

Q.6. Staircase should turn clockwise while going upwards with odd number of steps.

Ans. One of the strongest recommendations in Vaastu Shastra about Staircase is that it should always be clockwise or right-handed. Because human wants to apply shortest route and covers less distance in right hand direction. The rule of right hand or clockwise movement is based on strong scientific grounds. Today, nearly 90% of the world´s population is right handed. The left hand is passive and subjective, showing early-inherited traits and attitudes. The right hand is active and objective, showing years of maturity, developed self and present & future health. The right hand movement of a Staircase helps to take advantage of the dominance of right hand rule in a lucid manner. If the staircase is clockwise with right railing and open well in the right hand side, the better grip of right hand will facilitate the safe and quick ascending. Moreover, centre of gravity is in the upward direction, while ascending. If a person starts from right, it should end at right which is Shubh. Therefore, odd numbers of steps are taken.

Q.7. Servants, Pets and Vehicles should be in the Northwest, separate from the main building.

Ans. The planet Moon rules over the Northwest sector. Its directional lord is Vaayu, the God of Winds. Being the meeting point of cold and hot zones, this sector becomes the ideal place for wind´s entry. Servants, pets and vehicles are not a part of the house, they should be kept in the background. In this sector they are active. Northwest is the limit of extension of Master´s feet sleeping in the Southwest. The servant, staying in the Northwest remains youthful and vigilant to obey his master´s orders. The air has swift movement which will keep the livestock kept in the Northwest, active. Animals used for transportation such as horse or camel are kept here in Northwest, wind energy of Northwest will make them to run faster. Garage or vehicles are also best in this direction because of their quick movements, to and from the house for person´s personal use.

Q.8. Place  for Weeping should be in the West of North-West.

Ans: The planet Moon rules North-West sector and Sat rules over West sector. In between these sectors,place for weeping (Rodan Sthan) is taken because it is the dark place and active disha exists here. The cold nature of both of Moon and night make the air soothing for our body and weeping gets activated here in a fresh way. After weeping, the person is relieved of his tensions and feels light like air. The mysterious cold nature of planet Sat (an airy planet) and cold nature of planet Moon,with least light, helps the person to become calm, cool and quiet in that area after weeping. Because of all the above factors West of North-West is taken as the place for weeping.

Q.9. What is the role of directions in the Industrial Vaastu.

Ans: In Vaastu Shastra, different directions are rich in different energies. Certain of business thrive better in certain directions ,certain locations and certain buildings. Their  correct choice is first step on the path to success in any business. Therefore we must design our business space to harness these energies  accordingly. The role of different directions in Industrial Vaastu are:

1.North: Its planetary lord is Mercury and Dikpal is Kuber and it has  satvik and rajas(of air) energies. The business activities in this direction are: Banking,Money-landing, speech therapy clinic, educational institutions etc.

2.North-East: Its planetry lord is Jupiter and Dikpal is Shiv. It has satvik energy. The business activities  to be performed in this direction are: Rligious institutions, preaching, courts of flow of law,arbitration,chambers,meditation & yoga centres,places of worship etc.

3.East: Its planetary lord is Sun & Dikpal is Indra. It has satvik and rajas (of fire) energies. The business activities are: Political party, office ,multinational organizations, business tycoons,film makers,swimming pools,public baths etc.

4.South-East: Its planatry lord is Ven and Dikpal is Agni. It has rajasik energy.The business activities are: antique shops,food processing,industries,coffee shops, women organizations,industrial working in the field of light and energy etc.

5.South: Its planetry lord is Mars and Dikpal is Yama. It has tamas and rajas(of fire) energies.The business activities are: Industies using heat, fire  and metals on a large scale,violent games such as foot ball,archery and karate, free style boxing etc.

6.South-West: Its planetry lord is Rahu and Dikpal is Nainiriti.  It has tamsic energy.The business activities to do in this direction are: leather industries, wood work, ivory work, industries manufacturing poisonous drugs and chemicals, mortuary,places of rest such as night shelters etc.

7.West: Its planetry lord is Sat and Dikpal is Varuna. It has tamas and rajas (of air) energies.The business activities are: laboratries,research  institutes, detective agencies, petroleum and mining industries, eating plazas,antique shops etc.

8.North-West: Its planetry lord is Moon and Dikpal is Vayu .It has rajas energy.The business activities to be performed in this direction are : audio and music, parlours, beauty culture saloons, pet animals ,dairies, car showrooms ,vehicle service centres, air conditioning etc.

Moreover, all the great five-elements i.e., Panchmahabhootas should  be kept in mind  while choosing any direction to do any business activity.

 Q.10. Which probable steps will you undertake for the revival of a sick industrial unit.

Ans. Vaastu Shastra as a tool to enhance the business success of a sick industrial unit can be used in several ways. Auspicious directions can be used for arranging office positions to improve the posperity of the sick unit.There are  methods aimed at increasing turnover at retail establishments such as general stores,boutiques,restaurant and franchise outlets.Employee’s productivity can be improved by introducing Vaastu Shastra principles in the sick industrial unit. All the openings should be open so  that all the great five-elements i.e.,Panchmahabhootas comes in to force and the cross ventilation should be proper.

Wise application of Vaastu principles can assist the movement of stagnant energies in the unit. The prana of an industrial unit depends on the people working there and their mutual relationships. The environment of a unit can dramatically be improved if its occupants co-operate with one other in a positive way. Paint, plants and images also help in improving an unsatisfactory environment of the unit. All these things can make it a better place to work.

Office activities of the unit can be diverted in rajas and tamas. Decision making  and implementing policies are mainly rajas .While day to day administrative task and  putting  the  the ideas into practice  is largely a tamas activity. Tamas and rajas with tamas energy is good  for smooth running of the sick unit. There should be sufficient  room for future horizontal and vertical expansion. Large trucks can make pick ups and deliveries easily in the open location.

Happy Marriage- Match Making H.H Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar

Marriage is very important Sanskar (occasion) in which a boy and a girl get married with each other and starts their married life socially and enter into Grahast Jeevan. Before marriage most of the families consult an astrologer for Matching of the Horoscopes of the boy and the Girl.The Vedic system of Astrology has in it an age old traditional Horoscope Matching or Kundli Matching system in which Gunas are matched on the basis of Janama Nakshatra of the Boy and Girl and points are given for various descriptions. These descriptions are eight in number.

1.Varna (Mental Compatibility): 1 point

It shows the basic potential of a person and the person's inherent skills and abilities. This also includes the personal egos of both partners and compatibility between their egos. For best adjustment, the difference of Varna between the two should be minimal.

2.Vashya (Dominant Compatibility): 2 points

Vashya means ones control or domination over the other. It reflects who will be the more dominant partner between the two prospective partners.The purpose of check is to avoid any chances of confrontation between the two.

3.Tara (Intensity of Relatiomship Compatibility): 3 points

It indicates the health, well-being and compatibility of the partners after marriage and is done on the basis of Janam Nakshatra of both.

4.Yoni (Physical & Sexual compatibility): 4 points

It shows sexual and biological compatibility between the two. It also shows mutual love and sexual inclinations of the partners.

5.Graha-Maitri (Psychological Disposition Compatinbility): 5 points

It is used to assess the nature and temperament of both. It also shows one's attitude, objective, and intellectual level. It shows progeny prospects, mental qualities and mutual affection between them.

6.Gana (Compatibility of Nature): 6 points

It is used to compare the general traits of ones behavior which is determined by an individual nature and indicates the compatibility of temperament and mutual daily behavior, for happiness and prosperity in their lives.

7.Bhakoot (Mutual Compatibility): 7 points

This is a crucial test to check overall prosperity in the growth of family, family welfare and economic prosperity after marriage.

8.Nadi (Compatibility between Life Forces): 8 points

It is the most important in Matching as it has maximum number of points. Nadi or pulse is the central point and indicator of nervous energy on which an individual health and nature depends. This test also measures the genetic compatibility between the couple to produce healthy progeny after marriage.

CONCLUSION:

Each of these factors has its own significance and have their own number of points. These all combine together to make up 36 points or GUNAS.

If a couple scores has less than 18 then the match is not considered a good match according to traditional Astrology. If the score is between 18 - 24, then the match is acceptable (Average). If the score is between 25 – 32, then the match is very good (Above Average). If the score is above 32 then technically the match is excellent but a lot of other factors have to be checked out.

Below are the points which should be kept in mind before Match Making:

1. Longevity of both, Boy & Girl from their respective Horoscopes

2. Strength of the horoscope on marriage point of view

3. Manglik Dosha Matching

4. Analysis of coming Dashas of both

5. Dasha Sandhi and Transit

6. Matching of married life (7th Houses) in both Horoscopes

7. Match Making of significant planet of Marriage

8. Prosperity and other related Matching

9. Matching of malefic planets which affectes marital houses in Horoscope

10. Progeny and soundness of mind.

After matching horoscopes. a couple can spent their married life happily with prosperity. If horoscope is not matched properly then they can be unhappy, divorce may be happen, child may not be born or life partner may be dead. So Match Making is very important for any marriage.