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Saturday, December 25, 2021

Saphala Ekaadasi - December 29/ December 30, 2021

Dear Members:

The auspicious Saphala Ekaadashi falls on December 29/ December 30, 2021

 The observance of this fast for different places on the globe is as follows:

Those living in USA, Canada, and other countries of the American continents (both North and South America), and all countries of Europe and African continents, and observing Smaartha traditions must observe this on December 29, 2021.

Those living in these places and observing Vaishnava traditions must observe this on December 30, 2021.

Those living in rest of the world (of both Smaartha and Vaishnava traditions) - including India must observe this on December 30, 2021.

Glory of Saphala Ekaadashi
This is mentioned in Brahmaanda Purana. Fasting on Saphala Ekaadashi will help in cleansing all sins committed earlier, and also helps in attaining fame in this life.

Lumbaka - the son of a king was always questioning the authority of Lord Vishnu, and due to this irreverent attitude, he was exiled from the kingdom. He continued with his irreverent  attitude, and added to that began plundering the wealth of poor villagers. He took his abode beneath a banyan tree, started killing animals, and began eating raw meat. (The legend purports to describe that the king's son had fallen into sinful ways that will add severely to karmic account).

Once, he fell ill on a particular day and hence could not partake his usual meals (of raw meat!); he also remained awake all night due to his sickness. As the day was Saphala Ekaadashi fast day, he had unknowingly followed the vrat! The next day he felt better and intuitively realized that this was all due to Grace of Lord Vishnu. He realized his mistake, returned to his father with a repentant attitude, and lived happily thereafter.

Such is the glory of the Saphala Ekaadashi - even a person who unknowingly kept that fast could gain Grace of Shri Vishnu. So, what to speak of the Holy and Pious persons who undertake this fast with full faith and with Divine Contemplation? Is it not obvious that Heavenly glory is open to those who undertake this auspicious Saphala Ekaadashi Fast?

Special austerities recommended in connection with this ekaadasi:
1) Offer Pomegranate, guava, variety of nuts, coconut, betel leaves, areca nuts, mangoes, and aromatic spices (like cloves, cardamom, etc.) in Honour of Lord Aadhi Naaraayana (The Original Viraat Roopa of Shriman Naaraayana - with His Consort Lakshmi on His Breast and mounted on Shri  Garuda, and carrying His Divine Conch and Disc with Full Glory) on this day. You can partake these items as prasad on dwaadasi day if you are keeping a full fast; those who are only observing partial fast (just abstaining from whole-grains and beans) may partake these in lieu of regular diet.

2) Light a ghee lamp in Honour of Lord Naraayana and Goddess Lakshmi in your pooja place and recite the Holy Ashtaakshari (Om NamO Naaraayanaaya) as many times as possible. Recital of Naaraayana Sooktham and Purushasooktham can also be done by those who are initiated into these vedic hymns.

A full-night vigil is also recommended. Those who cannot maintain a full-night vigil may at least recite Shriman Naaraayana naama as many times as possible and sleep with Divine Thought.

May our members undertake this fast and feel Blessed by Divine Grace.

Blessed be.
Pandit R DAKSHINAMOORTHI
www.kasamba.com/psychic/pandit-dakshinamoorthi

Monday, December 20, 2021

Arudra Darshanam today - December 20, 2021

Aurdra Darshanam is observed today in India - December 20, 2021.


This Arudra Darshanam is the festivity associated with Lord Shiva's Cosmic Dance. The Blissful Lord Shiva - who has neither Birth nor Death - appeared out of His Immense Grace in His Cosmic Dance Form of Nataraja, in response to the intense tapasya of the Holy Saints Vyagrapaadar (the Saint with Tiger claws) and Patanjali (of the Yoga Sutra fame! - the Avatar of Lord Adisesha!) on Arudra nakshatra day of the solar month of Dhanus. It is to commemorate that Holy Event that we observe this Holy day....Worship of Lord Shiva in His Form of Nataraja is auspicious on this day.

This is an occasion that is to be observed with happiness - rather than as an intense vratam. Feast comprising of a special sweet called "Kalli" and a vegetable preparation consisting of 7 different kinds of vegetables (called "Ezhu kari kootu" in tamil) is the speciality of the day - consistent with the commemoration of the Blissful event of Lord Shiva's enthusiastic cosmic dance on this day.

So, instead of restrictive austerities, treat yourselves to a happy feast (of course avoiding ritually impure articles (onion/ garlic) and non-veg - but indulging in any sort of sweet or savourite and vegetable soups/ preparations as per your taste), and remember that Blissful Dancing Shiva.....which reiterates the fact that responsibilities need not always sit as a heavy burden on our shoulders always...if He - who maintains the whole Universe can dance in merriment and ecstastic joy, why can't we take our responsibilities more sportively!

Best regards,

Blessed be.
Pandit R DAKSHINA MOORTHI 

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Dattatreya Jayanthi 2021



Dear Members:

Dattatreya Jayanthi is observed on December 18, 2021 this year.

Shri Guru DattaatrEya is an incarnation possessing the Divine attributes of the Trimurthis (Brahma, vishnu, and Shiva) with Sage Atri and the sage's Wife Anusuyaa Devi as His parents. He is an Aadi Guru of the avadhoota sampradaaya. He is a Divine Form who can be easily pleased by mere remembrance of Him ("smarana maatra santushtaaya!")

Anusuyaa Devi - the wife of Sage Atri was known for Her Piety and virtues. Sage Naarada was extolling Her virtues to Goddesses Saraswathy, Lakshmi, and Paarvathy. The Goddesses requested the Trimurthies to test her virtues. The trimurthis took the form of mendicants and went as athithis to the hermitage of Sage Atri when He was not there. Sagess Anusuya offered them the traditional respects due to athithis, and requested them to partake meals in the hermitage. The mendicants imposed the condition that they will partake meals only on one condition that Anusuyaa should serve them stark naked!

Anusuyaa Devi was in a moral fix....According to customs of those times in hermitages (even normal households for that matter!), an athithi was never to be turned away without feeding him. But, at the same time, as a pious and modest wife of a sage, she cannot even think of being nude in front of grown up strangers. (One needs to follow the precepts by which one lives on these matters; a naaga sanyaasi or even female sanyaasini may be nude per norms of their ashram....an avadhoota or a Jain monk may be nude since they are above normal human temptations and hence their nudity or being clad by the directions (digambara) is a sign of their having sublimated sexual principles/ temptations. Advanced occult practitioners may have Bhairavi circle poojas invoking Deities in human form itself and those practices may include varying degrees of being clad by the directions.  But, for the wife of a vedic sage, there were protocols which is what is mentioned here and it is wonderful how the sage's wife reconciled the conflicting restrictions of satisfying the athithis and preserving the modesty protocol of her husband's ashram).  She meditated on her husband, and sprinkled Holy Water from his kamandal (a sort of water container kept by sages) on the three mendicants. They got transformed into three infants by the power of her pious devotion to her husband. Obviously, there can be no reservation in being nude in front of infants! She fed them in that condition and thus satisfied the conditions of modesty as well as athithi bhojana (feeding guests). When Sage Atri returned to the hermitage, Anusuyaa Devi showed the three Divine Infants and explained the course of events. Sage Atri of course could Divine the events by His clairvoyance powers.

The three Devis visited the hermitage and beseeched the couple to return their husbands in their original Divine Forms. The couple agreed, but requested that they should have a Divine Child with the potency of the three murthis. Thus was born Shri DattatrEyaa - "Datta AatrEyaa - One who was given as Gift to Shri Atri maharishi and His wife."

Though Anusuyaa Devi wanted Dattatreya to live the life of a householder, He rejected those pleas and instead chose to live in the ways of a Avadhootaa (a complete renunciate - who transcends all sorts of differences and restrictions, and living in the High State of Spontaneous Living called "SwEchaachaaryaa"; saints who live that do what they feel like doing at that moment naturally...they do not follow any rigid rules or regulations in life - allowing Divinity to guide them each and every moment in the form of random thoughts that arise in their conscious!). Datta Gitaa is a philosophical work of wonderful metaphysical depth and beauty.

Many are the miracles of Shri DattatrEyaa right from His times to the current periods. The most famous devotees of Shri DattarEyaa are Sage Parasuraama (Shri DattatrEyaa helped Sage Parasuraamaa in performing the last rites of his father and ensured that the deceased sage attained Punya Lokhaas), and Shri Kaartaveeryaarjunaa (The Mighty King with One thousand shoulders! who was an Incarnation of Sudarshana - the Holy Disc of Lord Vishnu). In fact, Shri Kaartaveeryaarjuna was born without limbs as an infant, and it was by the power of tapasya focussed on Shri DattatrEyaa that he got 1000 pairs of hands and a mighty physique. Additionally, Shri Datta blessed him with a treasury that will never become empty, and also a boon that whosoever remembers the King Kaartaveeryaarjunaa will be able to retrieve lost property and realise rightful properties snatched away from them by force. Kaartaveeryaarjuna also had a boon that he can be defeated and killed only by a disciple/ devotee of Shri DattatrEyaa. When King Kaartaveeryaarjuna started behaving in arrogant manner, and had a clash with Jamadagni rishi, he met his end in the hands of Sage Parasuraama - the Incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and a devotee of Shri DatttrEyaa as per the boon. 

THE DIVINE FORM OF LORD DATTATREYA

Lord Dattatreya is often meditated upon with a Cow (KaamadhEnu) at His back, and 4 dogs at His feet. The Cow - KaamadhEnu represents the truth that whatever legitimate wish you have will be bestowed upon you when you pray to Him. The 4 dogs represent the 4 vedaas. Lord DattatrEyaa - the  Trimutrhi swaroopi has the characteristic Divine Weapons of the Trimurthis - in His hands and three heads representing the Trimurthis (also representing Satwaa, Rajas and Tamas gunaas!)

Yet another popular Divine Form that is usually venerated by followers of siddha/ Naath traditions is His Form with the 9 famous Nath saints.


Shri DattatrEya is easily pleased by mere Remembrance of Him. He may manifest in the form of an uninvited guest at noon, a mad beggar, a young child, or even ghostly forms (that is what His Moola mantra says ......." Baala Unmatta Pisaacha vEshaaya!"). Annadhaan (donation of food) to poor and needy is the charity that is closest to His Heart. Many devotees of Lord Datta have had Him visit their houses in the form of unknown guests at Noon. So, if possible, try to donate to charities specializing in feeding the poor on this day. As Dattatreya helped Sage Parasuraama in performance of rituals to ensure salvation of pitrus, He will help us also to get relieved from pitru doshas of all kinds. Also, yati saapaa (curse of saints/ sages/ mendicants) that might have arisen due to insult meted out to renunciates can be remedied by worship of Lord DattatrEyaa. Recital of DattatrEya Vajra Kavacham will help in nullifying even most terrible planetary afflictions. So, if you have people who are sick and whose conditions elude proper management by health professionals may benefit by recital of DattatrEya Vajra Kavacham recital.

SPECIAL AUSTERITIES AT OUR PLACE IN THIS CONNECTION

 We are planning to conduct special chants and homams on Datta Jayanthi day this year also. Shri DattatrEya Moola mantra homam, Dattatreya vajra kavacham, sthothras, and Shri Kaartaveeryaarjuna homam will be conducted at my residence at  Bangalore on December 18, 2021 (We Honour Kaartaveeryaarjuna also on that day because He is a proof to the fact that Faith on Datta can transform lives even overcoming Fate; the limbless child - who was considered inauspicious by his own parents - became the mighty 1000 armed warrior whose name and mantras have proved auspicious to countless generations - all due to Guru Datta's Grace) .

Worship of Karthaveeryaarjuna is a recommended procedure in mantra shastraic classics for overcoming the activities of rivals, to get back lost positions, to reunite with estranged relatives/ friends, to get Divine Assistance in tracing missing objects/ persons,  to counter black-magic done against us by enemies, to get success in all ventures and gain favour of those in authority, and for overcoming tough planetary aspects in general. It can be a highly auspicious worship for business persons who have begun new ventures,those who are tormented by powerful foes,  and for politicians  aspiring for powerful positions of authority (also for those appearing for major corporate board elections or governing body elections).

Due to corona-induced restrictions sponsors of the homam will not be hosted at our residence and it will be in-absentia participation only for everyone. Also, please note that the pooja parasadam will not be sent by post due to ritual purity concerns and logistic difficulties. Inclusion of your name, gothra, and star in the sankalpam will be deemed "in-absentia" participation. Those who are interested may avail the pooja service by mailing me at: dakshinastrologer@rediffmail.com with the subject "Datta Jayanthi sponsorship"


The offering options are as below (to give an idea about the cost of participation in the austerities):

a) Dattatreya and Karthaveerya homam part-sponsorship - Rs.2000 (rupees two thousand only).


b) Dattatreya Moola mantra japam and archana in the evening with chanting of sthothras in His Honour - Rs.350 (rupees three hundred and fifty only)

c) Kaarthveeryaarjuna archana and Japam- Rs.350 (rupees three hundred and fifty only).
d) DattatrEya Vajra Kavacham recital and special pooja in that connection - Rs.500 (rupees five hundred only).

Please note:  Part-sponsors of the main homam will be automatically included in Dattatreya Moola mantra japam, Vajra Kavacham and Karthaveerya Arjuna japam recitals.  So, those who are availing that sponsorship scheme - scheme a) above,  need not remit additionally for the other japams.

As paypal does not work for me any more, you have make the remittance only directly via my bank account, or send money via money2india site of icici bank. I will share the details of my account when you get in touch with me via email if you are interested in the participation.  Regular sponsors - who have made remittance to my bank account for earlier austerities may use the same account for this remittance too; once you make the remittance, please keep me informed via email about the remittance particulars for me to follow up with the bank regarding that.


Apart from prayers for the benefit of the sponsors, prayers will also be raised for Universal Welfare. You may also attend poojas/ homams conducted by other pious persons near your place on this holy day.

Those who are not in a position to attend special poojas on Datta jayanthi may still become recipients of His Grace by just repeating the mantra "Om Jai Guru Dattaa" or "Om Jai Satguru Shri DattatrEyaaya namah" as many times as possible on His Jayanthi day - whenever time permits - even in between your normal activities in life. This is a siddha mantra and needs no initiation; anyone without any distinction of class, creed, religion, and gender can recite this at ANYTIME. He is easily pleased and His worship is without unnecessary frills and procedures such that even a child can perform the pooja (because you may do it in any way you wish to do!)

Try to feed at least one poor person or sponsor annadhaan at any holy place as per your capacity - because Guru Dattatreya might come in any form and accept annadhaan, and performing annadhaan to needy persons is one of the easiest ways to become recipients of His Grace.

May our members become recipients of Lord DattatrEyaa's Grace by observing simple austerities in His Honour on His Jayanthi day as per their convenience and enjoy blissful lives.

Blessed be.

Pandit R.DAKSHINAMOORTHI
Astrological and Remedial consultant
dakshinastrologer@rediffmail.com

Monday, December 13, 2021

Mokshadaa Ekaadasi 2021

Dear members:

The auspicious Mokshadaa ekaadashi falls in the bright half of the month Margasira.


It is also known as Kaisika ekaadasi . This ekaadasi is observed in a grand manner in the Guruvaayur Shri Krishna temple and hence named as Guruvaayur ekaadasi day also:)

It is to be observed on December 14, 2021 throughout the world.


Glory of Mokshadaa ekaadashi


Mokshadaa ekaadashi - as the name implies has the potential to give Liberation from cycle of endless births and deaths for our soul. Its main goal is to help us in attaining Ever Lasting Bliss in the Lotus Feet of our Lord.

Lord Vishnu in His form of DAMODARA ( kindly refer shrimad Bhaagavatam to know more about these Divine Forms of Lord Vishnu, and how He manifests in His different Forms; generally you may  meditate on Four handed form of Lord Vishnu) should be venerated on this Holy Day. A ghee lamp, incense, and tulsi buds should be offered respectfully along with prayers to Lord DamOdharaa on this most auspicious of days.

Legend of Mokshadaa ekaadashi


There is a legend explained in the Brahma vaivarta Puranaa extolling the glory of Mokshadaa ekaadashi as narrated by Lord Krishna to Yudhishtra. Listening to this legend is said to confer the merit equivalent to that obtained by AswamEdha yagna (Horse Sacrifice!). Lord Krishna further adds that the glory of this ekaadasi can give heavenly bliss to the souls of all deceased relatives of the person who observes this fast religiously.

There was a saintly King of yore by name Vaikhaanasa (it is not clear whether it is the same person who gave genesis to the Hallowed Vaikhaanasa aagama - one of the major aagamaas for Vaishnavites) who ruled over a kingdom called Champakanagaram. His kingdom was glorious in every way blessed as it was with a saintly and able king who treated his subjects as his own children, and also with knowledgeable and pious priestly class who were well learnt in all vedic sacrifices and rituals. One night, the king had a terrible dream in which he saw his father suffering torments in hellish regions. When he enquired about this to the Brahmins of his court, they directed him to Parvata Maharishi - a great tapasvi. When the king approached Parvata Maharishi, after formal exchange of pleasantaries, the king broached the topic of a recent torment that he has experiened. The sage, by His Divine Vision, understood the reason for the king's anxiety and also the cause for the torment of his father's soul in hell - the king's father, in his earlier life, had enjoyed his wife forcibly against her wishes during her monthly periods. That grievous sin against a righteous woman had given him the present hellish sufferings.


The king wanted a remedy to absolve the sins of his father and to get him liberated to Higher Planes. The Sage Parvata recommended performance of this Mokshadaa ekaadasi and to donate the merit acquired by this performance to his father's soul upon which the soul will get liberated from Hell. The king did accordingly along with his wife and all relatives, and by the power of this performance, the king's father was liberated from Hell and was taken by messengers of demi-gods to Celestial Planes.

On a different note, it was on this day that Bhagavat Gitaa was initiated to Shri Arjuna by Lord Krishna at Kurukshetra. So, this day is also observed as Gitaa Jayanthi. It is auspicious to gift copy of Bhagavat Gitaa to aspirants of vedantaa or do what you can to propogate the Shrimad Bhagavat Gita on this day. Recite at least one chapter, or at least one slokha from Shrimad Bhagavat Gita today understanding its meaning and applicability even in today's life. Those who can, may even perform the Bhagavat Gitaa Homam if it is feasible for them. The merits of this performance cannot be elaborated by normal human beings like me since Bhagavat Gitaa is the Essence of all the Upanishads (Vedanta), initiated to Paarthaa - the Disciple-Supreme by none other than Lord Krishna - Godhead Supreme in the Punya Bhoomi of Kurukshetra where a Dharma Yuddha was scheduled!


May our readers observe this ekaadashi with devotion and be recipients of God's Grace that will liberate them from endless cycles of transmigration of soul.

Blessed be.
Pandit R.DAKSHINAMOORTHI
Astrological and Remedial consultant
dakshinastrologer@yahoo.co.in

https://www.kasamba.com/psychic/pandit-dakshinamoorthi

Sunday, November 28, 2021

Utpanna Ekaadasi 2021

Dear Members:

The auspicious Utpanna Ekaadasi falls on November 30/ December 1, 2021 this year.

The fast schedule for different places on the earth:

Utpanna ekaadashi must be observed in USA, Canada and other countries of North and South American continents, all countries of Europe and African continents, Gulf countries (Middle-East), South-west Asian countries, Western parts of Russia and India on November 30, 2021.

Those living in countries to the east of India (Bangladesh, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Eastern parts of China, Australia, and New Zealand), and observing Smaartha traditions must observe this on November 30, 2021.

Those living in the above places and observing Shri Vaishnava traditions must observe this fast on December 1, 2021.

This Utpanna Ekaadasi is special because this was the day when Ekaadasi Devi - the Patron Deity of this Fast manifested from the Power of Lord Mahaa Vishnu.

Mura - a demon brought all the planes of existence under his control and forced the demi-gods like Indra away from their positions of authority. The devas approached Lord Mahaadeva for a solution to their predicament. Lord Shiva instructed them to claim protection by surrendering to Lord Maha Vishnu. The demi-gods accordingly approached the Holy Abode of Shriman Naaraayana, praised Him with devotional fervour extolling His virtues, His Divine Might, and His Glories, and requested His help in the matter of vanquishing the demon Mura.

Lord Vishnu instructed them to advance to the abode of the demon, and Himself went along with them. The demi-gods scattered away from the battle-field on meeting with relentless aggression from the demon army. The attacking demons met their nemesis in Shriman Naaraayana - who vanquished hosts and hosts of demons with His Divine Weaponry.

At last, the chief of the demons - Mura himself came to meet our Lord in the battle field. The Divine Weapons caused no harm to Mura due to his previous boons. At last, Lord Vishnu decided to engage the demon in arm-to-arm combat; this combat went on for one thousand celestial years! Lord Vishnu decided to retire from the battle and retired to a deep cave. (He feigned tiredness and fear! Though the Bhavishya Uttara Purana uses words such as "I went there (to a cave) out of fear and also to sleep,"we should take it as our Lord's Play only. Lord Maha Vishnu - the Ultimate Supreme Being need not be "afraid" of a demon, nor can he ever feel "tired". This was a Divine Play to vanquish the demon in a special way, and He must have feigned tiredness and fear....only this can be the right interpretation of this episode).

The demon Mura followed Lord Vishnu, and on seeing Him asleep, the demon decided to finish Him off. However, from the body of Our Lord, a young Divine Maiden manifested, and She fought tirelessly with the demon, and ultimately vanquished him, putting an end to the saga of his unrighteous domination over the Universe.

The Divine Maiden pleaded a boon from Lord Vishnu upon His Waking up (His sleep and Waking up again are all Divine Plays! It should not be taken too literally).

The maiden said, "O Lord, if You are pleased with me and wish to give me a boon, then give me the power to deliver that person who fasts of this day from even from the greatest of sins . I wish that half the pious credit obtained by one who fasts will accrue to one who eats only in the evening (abstaining from grains and beans), and that half of this pious credit will be earned by one who eats only at midday. Also, may one who strictly observes a complete fast on my appearance day, with controlled senses, go to the abode of Lord Vishnu for one billion kalpas after he has enjoyed all kinds of pleasures in this world. This is the boon I desire to attain by Your mercy, my Lord, O Lord Janardana, whether a person observes complete fasting, eats only in the evening, or eats only at midday, please grant him a religious attitude, wealth, and at last liberation."

"'The Supreme Lord said, "O most auspicious lady, what you have requested is granted. All My devotees in this world will surely fast on your day, and thus they will become famous throughout the three worlds and finally come and stay with me in My abode. As you, My transcendental potency, have appeared on the eleventh day of the waning moon, let your name be Ekaadasi. If a person fasts on Ekaadasi, I will burn up all his sins and bestow upon him My transcendental abode."

Ekaadasi fast is thus the greatest of all fasts as it was sanctioned by the Supreme Lord Himself. Fasting on ekaadasi properly helps a person to vanquish all the dangerous enemies who can threaten one's prospects (the greatest enemies are a person's own undesirable vaasanaas, and obsessions which are internalized in the person's psyche. That is the actual mystic import of this legend though it might have occurred in reality also in a distant kalpa!), and thus bless the person with material prosperity while alive, and Eternal Salvation after this incarnation on earth.

The day when Lord Vishnu's Yogic power manifested outwardly as Ekaadashi is Utpanna Ekaadashi. By tradition, a child who attains 7th year of age in this life is initiated into Ekaadashi fast gradually beginning from this Utpanna Ekaadashi of that year(the first fast of a tender child should not be too intense; the child should be taught the basics of ekaadashi fast like abstaining from certain foods - grains, beans, and outside food; chanting Divine Names of Lord Vishnu; the child should not be made to endure a full fast - rather, the child should be trained to survive on fruits/ juices, milk, etc., or just made to skip meals once. Then gradually, the child can graduate to a full fast if it agrees well with the child). This is an auspicious day to begin ekaadasi fast as a life-time discipline for anyone who has not fasted before, but wishes to do so in the future. [More guidelines about ekaadasi fast can be checked in previous write-ups in this blog].
The glory of a fast on this Holiest of Days need not be elaborated any further. May our members enjoy Divine Bliss by observing this Holy Ekaadasi fast to the extent of their abilities. My best wishes to the Faithful parents who are about to initiate their young children who have attained the eligible age for beginning Ekaadashi fast on this Holy Day. Believe me - initiating a child into Ekaadasi fast is one of the best gifts you can give to your child :) 

Blessed be.
Pandit R.DAKSHINAMOORTHI
Astrological and Remedial consultant

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Karthikai Deepam 2021

Dear All:
Tiruvannamalai Deepam is observed on November 19, 2021 this year.  Sarvaalaya Deepam is observed on November 18, 2021 itself.

Those doing monthly Pournami pooja per Shri Vidhya kramam must observe the pooja austerities on the evening/ night of November 18, 2021.

I thought of sharing what His Holiness of Revered Memory - Shri Shri Chandrasekara Saraswathy swamigal said about this Karthikai deepam's significance.....(given below is the translation of Mahaswami's views - courtesy Shri. C.V. Sathya Narayanan)....

QUOTE:

We light up a series of earthen lamps on the day of the star of Kruttika in the month of Kaartigai. At that time we are to sing this sloka as given in the saastraa-s:- 

keedaa: patangaa: masagaascha vrukshaa: jale stale ye nivasanti jeevaa: I

 drushtvaa pradeepam na cha janma baajaa bavanti nityam svabasaa hi vipraa: II

This means, "We pray that, whosoever sees this lamp that we are lighting, they be worms, birds or mosquitoes or trees and such plants; all life forms which live in water or on earth; or may be human beings of whatever caste or creed; seeing this light may have the effect on them that all their sins are washed away and they may transcend the cycle of life and death and reach ever lasting happiness"!
Not only life forms in land and water. By saying 'patangaa:' (birds) and 'masakaa:' (mosquitoes) all flying birds and insects have been included. Though they fly in the air, the mosquitoes lay the eggs in water only. Birds similarly have to come down to a nest to rest and lay eggs. There are fishes which can live only in water while some animals like frogs and crocodiles which are equally adept in land and water. Having identified each such variety, the prayer is for cancellation of all their sins and crossing over the ocean of life.
This Kaartigai Deepam seen by any of these life forms may give them ever lasting merit, it is prayed! The word 'drushtvaa' in the slokam means, 'having been seen'. 'Vruksham' the tree is also mentioned. The tree cannot see. As per science, the plants do have some senses. But, we do not know if they have any capacity to see. They do differentiate between sunlight and shadow and grow towards the sunlight! I feel that the interpretation is that, it does not matter even if they cannot see or do not see this light. The prayer is that, still the effect of cancellation of all sins should be there!
As light does not differentiate between Tom, Dick and Harry; between all castes, creeds and sects; between birds, animals, plants and insects; between mobile (jangama) and static (staavara) life forms; the Love from our hearts should be universally applicable and effective! With such inner intension, the outer earthen lamp should be lighted, with the prayer as quoted above to make the Kaartigai Deepam effective.
In the past during festivals, it was the custom to light up what is known as ‘chokkap paanai’, which was a massive earthen lamp. In Thiruvannamalai, it is a practice even in modern times, on Kartigai evening as the Sun goes down, to light up a huge Deepam in which several Kilo Grams of Ghee is poured in a wide hole in the rock face on top of the hill. The wick is several feet thick. It is a sight to be seen and heard some ten lac people shouting, ‘Arohara’ as the light comes on to be seen miles away.
107. Similarly as the pilgrimage season ends in Sabari Hills in Kerala, the light comes up on ‘Kaanta Malai Hill’ known to Ayyappa devotees as ‘Makara Jyoti’ on Makara Sankranti evening! The idea is to instill universal unconditional Love in the minds of all onlookers!
Normally there are more animals with two and or four legs. The fly, roach and beetle have six, spider has eight and some of the creepers like the centipede have many legs. There are prayers in the Veda-s seeking the welfare of two, four, six, eight and many legged animals and those without legs, such as the snake and the fish!
The fully realized soul does not differentiate between Brahmin and Non-brahmin, says Bhagawat Gita (5.18.). Though we may differ in our occupations and Karma Anushtaana, when it comes to compassion and love, there should not be any differentiation whatsoever! That is how, Rantideva did daanam to a brahmin and finally gave his last bit of water to a sudra. In this Kaartigai Deepam slokam too, all human beings are included as ‘svabasaa hi vipraa:’, meaning ‘the whole range of people from non-brahmin to the brahmin’! Our saastraa-s do not differentiate even between the good and bad, when wishing well. Our saastraa-s go even beyond and conveys its best wishes to all those residents of the Naraka (Hell) too.
Courtesy: C.V.Sathya Narayanan.

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I could not have added anything to that Mahatma's views and hence am humbly just quoting His Holiness' views here for the benefit of our blog readers.

May many blessings be to everyone.

om Namah shivaya.

Friday, November 12, 2021

Lord Vishnu wakes up from his Yoga Nidra - Utthaana Ekaadasi / Prabhodhini Ekaadasi 2021




Dear Members:



Utthaana ekaadashi falls on November 14/ November 15 this year.

Schedule of observance of this fast for different regions of the world:

a) Those living in all countries of North and South American continents, Africa, all countries of Europe, and those living in West Asian and South West Asian countries (all countries in the Gulf region like UAE), Afghanistan, Eastern parts of USSR, and Pakistan must observe this on November 14th.

b) Those living in Delhi, Noida, etc., and North Western states of India (Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Western parts of Maharashtra including cities like Mumbai/ Pune) and observing Smaartha traditions must observe this on November 14th.

c) Those living in the above places of India and observing Vaishnava traditions must observe this on November 15th.

d) Those living in all other parts of India (entire South India, Central states of India, and states in East and North-east of India) must observe this as Sarva Ekaadasi on November 15th.

e) Those living in all other countries to the east of India must also observe this on November 15th.

This ekaadashi is also known Devouthaani ekaadashi and Hari PrabhOdhini Ekaadashi (capital "O" indicates that this is to pronounced as long vowel sound as per standard transliteration schemes for sanskrit words).




The Kaartika dwaadashi - the day of ending this HariprabhOdhini fast is also the day when chaturmaasya austerities are to be terminated. It is to be noted that Lord Vishnu - who begins His Yoga Nidra on sayani Ekaadashi gets up on Utthaana Ekaadasi and hence this ekaadasi is very special to all devotees. (This is one of the few mandatory fasts that are to be observed at least minimally by EVERYONE).



The glory of HariprabhOdhini ekaadashi has been explained in detail in Skanda Puraana. To summarise those - "Offering yellow colour flowers to Lord Vishnu is very auspicious on that day. One who fasts the whole day extinguishes the sins accumulated over several past births. One who remains awake the whole night and sings/ listens to the glory of Lord Vishnu will enjoy the merit that can be accumulated by donating valuable things like Horses and elephants and performing an elaborate vedic yagna. One who recites at least a portion of a sacred scripture on this day will gain the merit of GOdhaana (gift of cows to a qualified Brahmin). It is said that all places of pilgrimmage come to reside in the house of a devotee who observes this HariprabhOdhini fast properly.



The ekaadashi fast on Hari PrabhOdhini ekaadasi removes sins even if they are in magnitude as the glorious Meru Mountain; all sins of the devotee who remains awake on the night of Hari PrabhOdhini ekaadasi are burnt just as a cart load of cotton gets reduced to ashes before a mighty fire!"



Please note that ekaadashi fast should be undertaken with permission from one's spiritual preceptor (in case of ladies, husband should be informed of the fast). If you don't have a spiritual preceptor, (in case of ladies - if husband is abroad or away from you, or in case of widows/ unmarried women) - you may stand before the Sun and declare you intent of the fast (assuming Lord Sun as your Guru). Similarly, the fast should be broken in front of the Sun (or after permission of Guru or husband as the case may be).



Tulsi Vivaah is associated with this fast and is celebrated as Brindaavana Dwaadashi; it is to be observed on November 15th throughout the world (even by those who observe the fast on November 15th).

On Tulsi Vivaah day , one can celebrate the elaborate ritual of marriage of a Tulsi plant with a Salagram idol or any image of Lord Vishnu. This grants great merit to the devotee and gives upliftment to the devotee's whole dynasty (i.e. generations before and those to come after him also!).



Decorating Tulsi plant with turmeric paste, sandalwood paste, and sindhoor; lighting a ghee lamp under Tulsi plant; offering obeisance to it; offering water to it; showing lit camphor as Aarti to it, etc are simple means of worship that can be done by those who cannot afford to perform the elaborate Tulsi Vivaah as per established procedures.



A simple prayer to Tulsi



"Om Brindaa Brindaavanii viswapoojitaa viswapaavani



Pushpasaara Nandinii cha Tulasii Krishnajeevanii"



Recite this at least thrice before Tulsi plant and offer your salutations to Tulsi Maa. This can be done everyday also - but at least on Tulsi Vivaah day known as Brindaavana Dwaadashi.


SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING THIS EKAADASI:

Those who cannot maintain the full fast, may eat just once or twice on this day skipping the mid-day meal or eating only supper at night (i.e. even missing one meal time in honour of this PrabhOdhini fast is considered as fasting though the merits are somewhat less). As this is a mandatory fast, such relaxation has been extended. So, everyone should try to fast on this day - at least by skipping one meal on this day. The meal that is eaten on this day should be free of onions, garlic, non-veg items, chillies, whole grains, etc. You may consume chappatis without much salt, or such simple foods on this day if your physical condition requires you to avoid complete fasts.



Skanda Puraana says that mind should be diverted from money-making ventures and instead focused on charities on this Holy Day. So, you should donate what little you can to vedic experts (genuine experts whom you know to be following rituals and High Spiritual Precepts diligently, and are of noble disposition) on this day. Those who cannot donate anything due to dire financial circumstances should at least have a kind word to speak to an expert vedic practitioner and offer respects to them to get their blessings. Lord Hari Himself will manifest in those Blessings from qualified experts and remove all your sins (a note to spiritual guides who might be reading this: NEVER BLESS ANYONE WITH MATERIAL BOONS ON THIS DAY; JUST SAY "BHAGAVAAN HARI PREETHI SIDDHIRASTHU" - meaning "Let God Hari be satisfied by this!")



May our members enjoy spiritual bliss and removal from karmic burden due to the proper observance of this fast.



Blessed be.




Pandit R.DAKSHINAMOORTHI
Astrological and Remedial consultant

dakshinastrologer@yahoo.co.in

www.kasamba.com/psychic/pandit-dakshinamoorthi





Monday, November 8, 2021

Guru Peyarchi (Jupiter transit) on November 20, 2021


Dear All:



 Jupiter enters sidereal Aquarius  sign (Kumbha rashi) on  November 20, 2021(due to different in siddhanta calculations, vaakya panchangams have indicated the transit on different dates. BUT, the transit on November 20, 2021 is more correct by using siddhanta calculations and per astronomical indications).


Jupiter will transit Kumbha rashi (sidereal Aquarius Moon sign) between November 20, 2021, and April 13, 2022.


I will comment on the Elemental status, and general auspiciousness/ challenging nature of Jupiter transit for various rashis so that those born in rashis that are under challenging Jupiter transit influences may perform appropriate remedies and brace themselves up, and these indications are applicable to everyone. 



As these results are moderated by other influences to some extent – like ashtakavarga bindus in Kumbha rashi in Jupiter’s ashtakavarga in your natal chart, and placement of other planets in your birth chart, it is best that you should consult your family astrologer or other expert astrologers to know how exactly the actual results may manifest for you specific to your birth chart.



For Mesha rashi natives (those born under Ashwini, Bharani, and Krittka 1st padam stars), Jupiter transits the auspicious 11th house from rashi. This is a very positive transit indicative of gains from various quarters, support of companions/ society for your good activities, ability to relate on a friendly basis with everyone, gains through elder siblings and business activities, and your good luck will shield your children and ensure positive developments in their lives. Those who have been searching for suitable match without much success in the recent years may find their luck improving noticeably in the matter, and with suitable toning down of expectations they may expect wedding bells to ring. Those who have been trying to conceive a baby without much luck may find luck opening up on this count, while those with children born already will find that their good luck influences will power the achievements/ recognition potential for their kids.



Since Jupiter is the lord of the 9th and 12th houses from your Moon sign, its auspicious transit through the 11th house from your rashi can give you gains through journeys, potential for long journeys (including pilgrimages), potential to gain through superiors at work, better recognition at the work-place, and realization of heart-felt dreams.



Since Jupiter attains the auspicious Silver Elemental Status during this transit, the good effects of the transit can be experienced with 75% positive intensity and augurs well for most of you born under Mesha rashi.

Remedies: No major remedies needed since transit of Jupiter is auspicious for your sign.  To boost the positive impact of this transit try  networking with positive people, worship your kula devata, make good investment decisions, make the right romantic/ matrimonial choices, and enjoy the positive outcomes that this positive transit is likely to bring your way.

For Rishabha rashi natives (those born under Krittika 2, 3,4 padams, Rohini, Mrigasira 1, and 2 padams)Jupiter transits the sensitive 10th house from rashi. There could be uncertainties in professional matters, possible loss of professional dignity in some way (either loss of face in some way in controversial situations, or adverse transfers from prestigious roles to insignificant operational duties), and karma will catch up with you (some setbacks/ difficult situations arising out of your own activities/ choices; positively, if you have been working hard and if the previous 9th house transit of Jupiter failed to reward you, karmic reward can come now and you may be in for pleasant surprises!).

You should avoid raising major loans or lending to others without proper documentation as far as possible during this transit influence. Do not resign an existing position in haste or due to egoistic impulses/ irritations at the work-place. If changes are forced on you, take those up with mental equanimity without feeling upset by the changes. Take things one step at a time, and remember that even a journey of many miles is completed by taking one step at a time.



Focusing on what must be done and developing the fortitude to take things as they come without losing one’s motivation can help you to keep your flag flying high with no major dips in your progress chart in life. Don’t look for fast moves and “get rich in a single day” ideas. Planetary influences force you to take the ladder rather than the elevator now... So, go with them and gain by that experience!

Since Jupiter attains Swarna Moorthy Lakshana (Golden elemental status) during this transit, you will be able to manage the challenges of this somewhat tricky transit reasonably well if you keep doing the right things and avoid wrong moves in life.

Remedies: Recite the mantra “OM Bhavadhaarini DurgE maargam darshaya darshaya swaaha” – meditating on Durga Devi or Kaali Devi whenever you feel uncertain about career decisions (i.e. if career matters look confusing and you are asked to make a choice – where every option has its share of pros and cons and your decision could make or mar your future, use this mantra to get clarity and right intuition regarding the best decision under the circumstances).



Recite the mantra “Om Ganaadipaaya namah sarvakaarya saadhakaaya Vinaayakaaya hum” 36 times daily to side-step the tough impact of Jupiter’s transit, and turn challenges into opportunities.



Offering lobhan, camphor, or incense sticks to temples or adhishtaanams (samaadhi mandirs) of revered Saints/ Gurus of your choice can be a very good remedy to ensure that you are not subject to destabilizing influences of Jupiter triggering the 10th house from your natal Moon sign.



For Mithuna rashi natives (those born in Mrigasira 3 and 4 padams, Arudra, Punarvasu 1, 2, and 3 padams), Jupiter moves into the auspicious 9th house from your rashi. This is an auspicious transit that favours positive relocation influences (like if you have been planning on relocating to a place for better prospects), initiation into new spiritual routines/ deekshas, long journeys, joining higher education courses, and you may enjoy increased self-confidence in all that you do. Natives of this sign who have been trying unsuccessfully for on-site assignments or who have been struggling with formalization of their stay abroad (like those trying for GC clearance, work-visas, etc.) may get their lucky break this year. Relationship with father or other mentor figures will be smooth and their blessings/ words of wisdom will prove invaluable in boosting your prospects.



Since Jupiter rules the 7th house (spouse) and 10th house (career), and is placed in the 9th house (indicative of recognition/ progress), good influence from your chart can help support the aspiration of your spouses and close work associates who are willing to listen to your sane words of counsel regarding important matters.



Since Jupiter in its transit aspects your Moon sign, the 3rd from your Moon sign, and 5th from your Moon sign, you can gain by taking a few adventurous decisions boldly. Natives of this sign who have not been successful in attempts to start a family may find better luck this year if their individual chart cycles also support child birth possibilities.



Many of you will have chance to excel in creative fields (or if you have any special talent in any of the performing arts like music, dance, etc.), and investors of this sign can walk their way to their bank smiling with big profits if they make well-timed moves in the markets.



Since Jupiter attains Loha Moorthy Status (Iron elemental status) during this transit, the good effects will be experienced only at 25% positive intensity. It is not that you won’t get positive outcomes, just that you need to push things to get the positive outcomes. So, be prepared to invest your sweat and toils so that the full positive potential of this highly auspicious transit are experienced in full measure.



Remedies:



No specific remedy is needed since the overall transit impact is good for your sign. BUT, you can enhance the positivity of this transit by the following measures:



a) Offering sandalwood oil/ paste to homams/ temples/ adhishtaanam of Saints, and fumigating your house with smoke of auspicious healing herbs/ pure lobhan on Thursdays will further enhance the good luck aspects of this transit.



c) If you are musically gifted/ trained, offering sangeetha seva (dedicating songs/ musical instrument recitals) during major pooja performances in temples, or homams done by advanced spiritual experts or in the adhishtaanams of Saints will help you to draw high intensity of good luck and potential for highly positive outcomes in all sectors of your life.



For Kataka rashi natives (those born in Punarvasu 4th padam, Pushya, Aslesha),, Jupiter transits the sensitive 8th house from your rashi. This is productive of unnecessary issues in life that could threaten loss of peace, danger of ill-health to self or close relatives, and last-minute reversals that might take success/ recognition away from you. Much care is needed while interacting with members of opposite gender as unnecessary issues may crop up due to that (some natives of this sign may experience unwelcome and unsolicited advances from others at work). Remember that while we have no control over how events shape around us or what others do, we always have the ability to make the right choices from our side and be responsible.



Those who lose hope, faith, or patience will expose themselves to the negative planetary influences. Take care of your health and health of close relatives, and avoid unnecessary litigation/ arguments. Exercise abundant caution while driving vehicles, trekking through treacherous terrain, and while travelling through unknown places. Do not take any mandatory compliance issue (like submission of IT returns, or whatever compliance document is applicable to you) for granted during this sensitive period.



One positive aspect of this transit of Jupiter through the 8th house from your rashi is that spiritually inclined natives of this sign may benefit by advanced spiritual sadhanas that are usually beyond the radar of normal believers (like siddhi practices, and advanced spiritual practices that involve transcending normal societal norms and self-imposed restrictions). Others of this sign need to be very careful in all their activities as the transit influences are decidedly tough.



Since Jupiter during this tough transit has attained Golden Elemental status (Swarna Moorthy Lakshana), the tough impact of the transit can be managed by timely performance of intense remedies under guidance of good mantraic experts, by listening to sane advice of senior well-wishers, by exercising due-diligence in all compliance matters, and by invoking your own Inner Strength to get the better of any challenging circumstance.



REMEDIES SUGGESTED:



Recite the 36th chapter of Sundara Kaandam of Shrimad Valmiki Ramayanam on Thursdays and offer sandalwood paste to the photo/ idols of Shri Raama Parivaar (Seetha, Lakshamana, Bharata, Shatrugana, Hanumaan along with Shri Raama in a photo).



Offer samidhs (twigs of holy trees) and herbs to the extent you can for major homam performances (done by upaasakaas around you, or to temples).



Meditating in an atmosphere where Holy Smoke from homams (havans) engulfs you can augment your aura and protect you against planetary ills arising due to tough transit.





For Simha rashi natives (those born in Magha, Poorvaphalguni, Uttaraphalguni 1st padam), Jupiter transits the auspicious 7th house from your rashi. Wedding bells ring for eligible single natives of this sign, and those already in a wedded life will find that dynamics with spouse improves significantly. Minor differences that possibly created an unnecessary psychological wedge and caused reduced mental intimacy with spouse can be sorted out amicably if you approach the issues with objectivity. Others will warm up to you now and there is scope for improving your societal standing.

Natives of this sign who have been caught up in toxic relationships will find the strength to resolve the issues by adopting assertive stance, or by walking out of the stale relationship paving the way for positive developments later on in life.



Since Jupiter rules the 8th house with respect to your rashi and is in the 7th house in transit, there is potential for gaining much by indulging in advanced spiritual exercises with your spouse – if they are also similarly inclined. Activities like going on pilgrimage to power places that are not that well-known, involving in couples’ meditation, mutual healing exercises (like sending positive vibes to each other telepathically to empower each other), are some of the occult experiments you can try in the company of your spouse and get good results during this period.



Overall, this is an auspicious transit for you.

Since Jupiter attains Thaamra Moorthy Lakshana (Copper elemental status) during this transit, the positive intensity of this transit will be 50%. Patience and careful strategies will help you to improve the positive possibilities of this transit.

Remedies:  Fumigating your living spaces with smoke of healing herbs, pure lobhan, or with vapours of suitable essential oils can help you to improve your general good luck.

Sponsoring recital of auspicious portions of scriptures on your behalf in places of spiritual significance (or personal recital of slokhas/ mantras in the presence of your Spiritual Mentor) can help in improving your overall good luck.



For Kanya rashi natives (those born in Uttaraphalguni 2, 3, and 4 paadams, Hasta, and Chitra 1, 2), Jupiter transits the sensitive 6th house from your rashi. Health needs to be tended to carefully, and you must avoid unnecessary arguments with anyone. Legal issues must be preferably handled by negotiations rather than with a "gladiatorial fight to the end" attitude. Avoid lending/ borrowing huge sums based on over-optimistic projections and play it safe in money matters. Be extra-careful regarding investment matters and avoid investing in dubious schemes. Matters related to welfare of children will need your careful attention. Pregnant women of this sign must take all precautions to ensure safe delivery.



On the positive side, those working as healers, analysts, and those in service industry may enjoy good luck pertaining to their career matters since Jupiter in transit aspects the 10th house from their natal Moon sign. Similarly, those looking for settling abroad or dealing with work-permits/ visa issues can enjoy reasonable good luck – especially since Jupiter during this transit attains Rajata Moorthy Lakshana (Silver Elemental status).

In fact due to the auspicious elemental status of Jupiter during this 6th from Rashi transit for your sign, many of you may actually excel in competitive situations or situations that require application of analytical skills, and some of you may even get sudden pay-raises/ promotions, or manage some significant professional achievement if your dasa-bhukti influences are good per your chart cycles.. Just avoid pushing your luck too far and keep reacting suitably and appropriately to situations as they develop, and you may find that your prospects and well-being are reasonably safe in spite of the tough transit of Jupiter.



Remedies: 1) Visualize Lord Hanumaan being freed from the clutches of Brahma-Astra used by Indrajit to control Him, and pray that you should also be given the Blessing to overcome any restrictive situation by Divine Grace.



2) Pray before a picture depicting Lord Hanumaan holding Sanjeevani mountain if you or someone in the family becomes sick.  Alternatively, you may contemplate performance of Dhanvantari homam for relief if the situation is very critical.



3) Pregnant women can benefit by suitable intake of ayurvedic palliatives under expert medical guidance in addition to their allopathic medications/ supplements.



4) Listening to soothing music (ideally flute or veena recitals) set to the raagas of Bilahari, Sahaana, and Deva Gaandhaaram for some daily can help you to excel in competitive exams and also help insure your system against stress-induced ailments. This can be particularly beneficial for aged persons and pregnant ladies of this sign for augmenting their general sense of well-being.



5) Offering a blow-conch (shankh with holes that can be blown during poojas) to a temple or religious mutt can help add to your general good luck quotient under this transit.



For Thula rashi natives (those born in Chitra 3, 4 padams, Swathi, Visakham 1, 2, and 3),Jupiter transits the auspicious 5th house from your rashi. Those of you who have been waiting desperately for conception may find that Heavens open their Benevolent Grace on you this year. Middle-aged natives of this sign with grown-up children may enjoy positive developments in lives of their children – like success in their endeavours, auspicious events in lives of their children, etc. This is a great year for planning your long-term investments, for getting initiation into mantra deekshas, for visiting ascetics, Holy Men and gaining their Grace, and for embarking on ambitious ventures.



Since Jupiter attains  Loha Moorthy Lakshana (Iron elemental status), the positive intensity of this auspicious transit will be just 25%, and targetted goal-oriented behaviour, and careful planning coupled with perseverance will be needed to enjoy the full benefits of this auspicious transit.



 Impatience or carelessness could lead to less than optimum realization of good luck during this phase of Jupiter’s transit.

Remedies:



As Jupiter’s transit is generally good for you, no specific remedy is required; BUT, you can enhance the good effects (since Jupiter’s elemental status reduces the positive intensity of the auspicious influences) by regular prayers and by practicing meditation/ yogic exercises or by undertaking intense austerities that will help you to tap your inner powers and manifest positive outcomes in your life.  Visit to kshetras (spiritually potent places), getting initiated into new mantras by competent spiritual persons, and signing up for advanced training courses pertaining to your field of activity all could enhance your good luck further.

Doing traataka (intense gazing with concentration) on image of Lord Krishna blowing His Paanchajanya and directing Arjuna to annihilate his enemies can be subconsciously energizing and help in goal-oriented behaviour leading to success in competitive situations.

Avoid unnecessary arguments with anyone as that could sap your positive energies without your realizing it!







For Vrischika rashi natives (those born in Visakham 4, Anuradha, and Jyeshta), Jupiter transits the 4th house from natal Moon sign. This is not an auspicious transit. Since 4th house indicates homeland/ residence basically, the inauspicious effects may manifest as unsettled situations at home, possible relocation or confusion regarding one's prospects (like dilemma regarding one's roles at work place), or simply lack of domestic peace at home. Health of mother or close family relatives needs careful attention. Students of this sign should focus harder at their lessons and avoid distractions to get good results. Unless practical situations force you, it is better to avoid purchase of new vehicles till April 2022. Similarly, best to avoid unnecessary speculative investment in real-estate sector. If you happen to be dealing with property transactions, ensure due-diligence regarding the formalities of the transactions and double-check documents before finalizing your deals.



Jupiter in its transit through your 4th from Moon sign attains Thaamra Moorty lakshana (Copper elemental status) which is slightly better in the sense that the intensity of negative influences will be somewhat reduced and with patience, persistence and systematic approach, you may be able to manage things better. But, generally it is advisable to avoid major risks, and unnecessarily over-ambitious activities of all kinds. Politicians of this sign may run the risk of alienating their support base or suffering a dent in image by some wrong gestures/ impulsive public speech/ hyperbolic claims about their achievements.



However, if you are someone looking for the right opening but have not got the right break in spite of trying your best, and you happen to have the right skill-sets to match up your ambitions, there is possibility of getting the breakthrough after persistent efforts under this transit influence.

Remedies: a) If relationship with mother/ maternal relatives is strained, OR, if health of mother/ maternal relatives seems to be impacted, recite the mantra "Om Vinaayakaaya hum maatru vatsalaaya GanapathayE namah" 32 times till situations improve. 



b) Offering incense/ lobhan to temples/ meditation centres on Thursdays can help you to enjoy good luck pertaining to maintenance of good image in society/ enjoying the goodwill of your supporters.



c) Helping with repair of windows/ air-vents in temples/ charitable institutions, or installing air-coolers/ fans in such places for benefit of visiting devotees/ public can help politicians of this sign to enjoy reasonable good luck in their activities.

d) Those who suffer from disputes pertaining to landed property, or are troubled by domestic disputes that spoil peace of mind, can get relief by offering chaamaram (decorated hand-fans/ feather fans) to Lord Varaaha Swaamy temples, or by offering lobhan, herbal perfumes to Lord Bhairava shrines.







For Dhanus rashi natives (those born in Moola, Poorvaashaada, Uttaraashaada 1st padam), Jupiter transits the 3rd house from natal Moon sign. This is an inauspicious transit - but where danger lurks ONLY if you take wrong decisions or make unethical moves. Otherwise, it will just be a generally anxious period – and if we manage the situations well, good results CAN happen after the initial anxieties/ uncertainties. You must remember that Universe will give you chance to redeem yourself and correct your errors, but if you stick on to egoistic ways and continue with wrong choices, you may manifest your own doom. Those who are patient, and ethical by nature have nothing to fear from this transit influence except that there could be varying degrees of anxiety due to situational factors.

Anxiety element could be high - so take conscious efforts to induce calmness in your psyche (by meditation, venting out with stable-minded well-wishers, getting suggestions from spiritually evolved persons, etc.). Avoid sticking your neck out on matters not directly connected to you. Be straight-forward and unambiguous in your communications with others to avoid misunderstanding. Avoid taking unfair criticism of close relatives to heart; if you have done your best and could not have done any better in your life situation, don’t let others’ words break you down or make you feel guilty.

Students of this sign should avoid unnecessary distractions or conversely feeling disappointed by unfair/ harsh feedbacks from their mentors. Tarry a moment and see if anyone’s harsh feedback is justified....if the criticism/ negative feedback is justified, do what you can to make things right; if the feedback is unfair, learn to let those uncharitable words/ views slide off your shoulders without letting those impact your confidence.

Health of mother or elderly maternal relatives may cause concern to many natives of this sign. So tend to the health of elderly relatives carefully and do not ignore early symptoms with wishful thinking that things will be alright automatically.



Since Jupiter during this transit attains Swarna Moorthy Lakshana (Golden Elemental status), the challenging impact of this transit can be toned down considerably with suitable remedies and appropriate management of situations.


Remedies: 
Offering Punugu (civet) to Bhairava sannidhis on Ashtamis, or sponsoring fumigation of the sanctum sanctorum with lobhan smoke in any Devi temple on Fridays or Full Moon nights (Pournami) can help reduced anxiety-element and also bless you with financial resources to manage challenging situations.



Recite the mantra “Hreem Sudarshanaaya sarva klEsha naasanaaya namah” 18 times daily as a protective talisman, and help you to handle anxieties in your life with equanimity. This can also be a protective influence for you and your family when you take your vehicles for a drive.



If there are minor issues of misunderstanding with siblings/ cousins, recite the mantra “Om Bhraatru vatsalaaya Lakshmanaagrajaaya Raamaaya namah” 36 times to maintain family unity. Whenever possible (whenever siblings come visiting), try sharing some sweet dish with them – if health conditions of everyone permits such sharing. Otherwise, the elder sibling can offer tulsi water kept for a short amount of time inside a conch shell (shankh used for abhishekams) to the younger sibling with affection to cement the bonds of natural affection and goodwill.





For Makara rashi natives (people born in Uttarashada 2, 3, and 4, Sravana, and Dhanishta 1, 2 padams),Jupiter transits the 2nd house from natal Moon sign. This is considered a good transit which is auspicious for new acquisitions, resolving family issues, enjoying respect for one's words, benefits arising out of recital of auspicious mantras, and generally a positive trend in life.  Jupiter attains Rajatha Moorthy Lakshana (Silver Elemental Status) - which is 75% auspicious.   Auspicious events in the family that have been inexplicably delayed may finally happen this year IF the young people concerned are counselled to reduce their unrealistic expectations and cultivate healthy expectancies about life.



Remember that this transit makes it auspicious for you to gain through your words, control of mouth (implying regulation in speech and diet), by learning new slokhas/ mantras, and by spending money on auspicious charitable activities to earn karmic reward points too:)



When you perform austerities, or perform dhaan (charitable offerings) do it with a sense of detachment and with the understanding that you are just paying back some karmic debt with all these, and don’t expect immediate results.  Such matured approach and spiritual attitude will attract the blessings of noble souls that will help you to enjoy the potential good effects of this transit.

Since Jupiter attains Rajata Moorthy Lakshana (Silver Elemental Status) during this transit, the intensity of the auspicious influences indicated above will be 75% which is quite good. Since Jupiter aspects the 8th house from your natal Moon sign, ths is a good period to benefit by occult practices, advanced spiritual remedies, and by contra-intuitive approaches to resolve vexatious issues in life.



REMEDIES:  The transit influences are generally auspicious for you...but you may benefit by the following remedies...



Recite the mantra “Om Achyutaaya namah Anantaaya namah GOvindaaya namah” 36 times daily, offer Tulasi leaves or 7 pieces of pepper and consume these (or give it to family members whose health may be slightly below par) to maintain good health.



Recite the mantra “Om Raama Dhootaaya kaarya saadhakaaya asakaaya sooraaya HanumatE namah” if you face challenges to your progress, or if you feel that some mediation is needed to resolve conflict with powerful personages. Don’t be afraid to speak out your mind and to make your rightful claim if powerful people (like bosses or superbosses at work) try to side-line you after extracting good work from you.



Try to use the postive impact of this transit by “blessing” everyone you love – let the power of your words energize them and bring them goodluck when they battle against the odds of life.



Try to make intelligent investments, OR – redirect your finances from risky investment avenues to safer channels. This is a good period for reappraisal of strategies, reorientation towards life, and for redirection of energies along more productive channels.



For Kumbha rashi natives (people born in Dhanishta 3, 4, Satabisha, Poorvaphadra 1, 2, 3), Jupiter transits the rashi itself which goes by the technical name of "Janma Guru." This is reputed to give stressful situations in life, and situations where you need to take objective decisions to march ahead in life. Often allusion is made to "Janma Guru caused exile of Shri Raama" - and it is observed that many people do relocate to distant lands or experience some sort of adverse transfers or challenging situations under this transit influence. However, the positive slant of this transit is that we are forced to negotiate karmic patterns that we need to experience in life, and in some cases, circumstances force us to veer towards paths that will lead us to our Destiny (like how Shri Raamaa’s exile led to His Life Mission – of destroying Ravana).



Jupiter attains Loha Moorthy Lakshana (Iron Elemental status) during this transit which suggests that things could be more challenging during this phase of Jupiter’s transit through your Moon sign. Avoid resigning a current role in hurry, and avoid impulsive relocation decisions. Do not side-step responsibilities and take on challenges head-on. Do what must be done per the situational demands and let things take their own slant afterwards.

Remedies: Visit places where siddhas/ saints have attained Jeeva Samadhi and try connecting with the Grace interred in such places telepathically to get the right guidance for your life and to recharge your spiritual batteries to tackle challenges of life positively. Since the 9th house from your natal Moon sign is aspected by Jupiter in your Janma rashi, getting the Blessings/ Grace of exalted spiritual masters is sure way to insure your prospects during this Jupiter transit.



If you are in public life, try indulging in works of public utility like installing windmills for power-generation in hilly areas, installing air-conditioners/ fans in charitable institutions/ places of worship, etc. These meritorious deeds will shield your prospects- especially where there is threat to existing positions (like falling out of favour of influential leaders resulting in danger of losing one’s position).



Don’t jump into conclusions in any matter. Be patient with everyone, accept things as they come, and then form your strategies as “reaction” to situations. Don’t exacerbate issues by speaking out of turn, or trying to aggressively push matters as such moves may fire back on you this year.



For Meena rashi (People born in Poorvabhadra – 4, Uttarabhadrapada, and Revati), Jupiter transits the 12th house from rashi (Viraya Guru - Jupiter transit productive of expenses/ wastage/ losses, and possible loss of position). However, such setbacks will manifest only if you insist on egoistic persistence with your plans. Otherwise, this will just be a period when expenses might mount - but on auspicious matters. You may not be able to avoid certain wasteful journeys or frustration in efforts, but that won’t affect your prospects too much except being an inconvenience for the smooth flow of life. Do not resign from a current position in haste or on egoistic compulsions voluntarily - because such a move can lead to prolonged anxiety regarding finding an alternative placement under this tough transit influence. Similarly, those who are in two-minds as to whether to continue an existing business/ activity or leave it since results have not been up to one’s expectation must possess their souls in patience and avoid selling off franchies/ businesses in frustration. You must spend on essentials but avoid luxurious expenditure, and be ready with reserve cash to face exigencies in life. Health could be somewhat below par, and subconscious anxieties/ uncertainties may affect your peace of mind.

Since Jupiter during this transit aspects the 4th and 8th houses from your natal Moon sign, support from mother or close maternal relatives, or intense spiritual remedies can help you to tone down the challenges experienced in life situations markedly.



Similarly, since Jupiter – the auspicious planet is triggering the 12th house, spending voluntarily on auspicious events/ poojas/ homams can help in avoiding wasteful and inauspicious expenses.



On a related note, since 12th house rules foreign lands, this transit influence can be auspicious for those trying to relocate abroad, and for those whose work involves liaising with people of other cultures/ nations/ distant lands.

Remedies: 

Organizing a saadhu/ Braahmana Bhojana in a Saint's samaadhi or a vedic paatasaala (Braahmana here means someone who lives by vedic/ religious precepts; a person who is Brahmin by birth alone can't be considered Brahamana for this purpose!), sponsoring lobhan/ incense sticks/ samidh (sacrificial twigs), or herbs to be offered in homams can help reduce potential for losses and unnecessary expenditure (when money is spent on worthy charities, that will be an alibi, and help avoid losses/ wastage).

Meditating on Lord Hanumaan, Lord Krishna, or Lord Dakshinamoorthi for a few minutes before going to sleep every night can help you to enjoy peace of mind (and can give Divine Guidance to resolve vexatious/ anxious situations in life through dreams).

SPECIAL JUPITER TRANSIT HOMAM AT OUR RESIDENCE



Special homams connected with the transit are planned at our place on November 20, 2021. Those born in  Rishabha, Kataka, Kanya, Vrischika, Dhanus, Kumbha, and Meena rashis have tough transit influences due to this Jupiter transit and may benefit by a remedial prayer on the transit day. So, natives born in these signs may try to avail the remedial homam (either through me or through any other suitable priest whose expertise and mantraic powers you can rely upon based on your intuition), or at least do simple prayers at your own place as suggested in the remedial indications for your sign in this write-up to protect yourselves against the malefic indications of the transit.





Will be offering oblations with mantras in Honour of Lord Dakshinamoorthi, Lord Hayagreeva, Lord Narasimha, Lord Dhanvantari, Lord Dattatreya, Lord Hanuman, Sapta Rishis, and end the havan with specific mantras in Honour of Lord Devaguru Brihaspati during these homams.



At the end of the homam, I intend to do Brihaspati sthothra and Brihaspati kavacham (Shield of Jupiter) recitals.





The suggested offering for part-sponsorship to take part in that homam performance is Rs.2000(rupees two thousand only) or equivalent. Those who are interested in participating in these for remedial purposes may write to me at: dakshinastrologer@yahoo.co.in with details of the name of the person for whom the remedial performance is desired, their nakshatra, and gothra. Please write "Jupiter transit 2021" in the subject line for my easy tagging of such mails.  Regular clients/ disciples who have participated in austerities under our guidance in the past may make the remittance in favour of our bank account as usual and keep us informed about the same. I will try to include all those who approach me with the prayer request till night of November 19, 2021 (India time) - but please try to confirm your participation as early as possible, as it makes it easier for me to update the sankalpam sheet appropriately and plan the logistics.





Please note that I won't be sending prasad/ holy ash by post due to ritual purity considerations of the holy articles.  My sankalpam on your behalf during the homam is deemed "in-absentia" participation, and the karmic benefits of the performance will accrue to you.  Sign up for participation as a part-sponsor in the homams only if the above condition is acceptable to you.



Please note that the offering has to be done for each family member whose rashi is in the list of rashis that are under tough Jupiter transit and whom you wish to be included in the parihaara sankalpam separately (i.e. for example if you have 2 members of the family with rashis afflicted by the transit, please offer 2*2000 as offering).



Those members of your family whose rashis are NOT AFFLICTED can be included in the general sankalpam, and for this you need not offer separately.



Like for example if you have members of family born as under: 1 person Meena rashi, 1 Kumbha rashi, 1 Makara rashi, and 1 Dhanus rashi, the offering will be (3*2000 =6000) since Meena, Kumbha, and Dhanus rashis have tough Jupiter transit indications. The Makara rashi member can be included in the sarva sankalpam at the end of the homam at no additional cost. Hope this helps you understand about the part-sponsorship scheme clearly and will enable you to calculate the offerings to be done correctly.



May Divine Grace bless us all.



Best regards,



Blessed be.

Pandit R DAKSHINA MOORTHI






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