sayana ekaadasi on June 29, 2012

This is about Sarva Sayana Ekaadasi (also known as Padma Ekaadasi) which is to be observed on June 30, 2012 throughout the world except those living in U.S.,  Canada, and other countries in American continents. Those living in U.S, Canada, etc. should observe it on June 29, 2012.

Sarva Sayana Ekaadasi falls on the bright fortnight of the month Aashaada. It is also known as Vishnu sayani ekaadasiIt is believed that after this Ekaadasi, Lord Vishnu goes to sleep along with the demi-gods (Yoga Nidra - not merely the senseless sleep of us mortals; the Lord's sleep is Yoga Nidra - a yogic trance where His Will is still active!) till He wakes up on Prabhodini Ekaadasi after 4 months.


Observance of this ekaadasi should be mainly for getting the Grace of Lord Vishnu. We should not fast on this day with any material gains in mind . Material gains like abundance and happiness of mind will follow automatically; but we are not supposed to make a sankalpa to this effect according to established traditions. We have seen that the other ekaadasis can also be observed with material gains like birth of child, or gain of fame or other material ends as sankalpa - but not this sayana ekaadasi. This ekaadasi automatically removes residual sins committed unknowingly.

To illustrate this effect, there is the legend of a great famine during the rein of the Great Surya Vamsha king Maandaata who was known for his righteousness. There was a minor sin in the kingdom due to transgression of a natural law of dharma which had resulted in famine in the kingdom. On the advice of Sage Aangirasa, the King instructed all his subjects (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyaas, and Sudras - i.e. all castes) to observe this ekaadasi fast on Sayana Ekaadasi for obtaining the Grace of Lord Vishnu. Due to the observance, the kingdom was relieved from the grips of pestilence.
Those who cannot afford to observe a full fast may fast by just avoiding rice and grains, and by consuming uncooked fruits/ vegetables or by drinking fruit juices or milk. But, please observe this important fast in some form and meditate on Lord Hari on this day with the pure intent of becoming recipients of His Grace.

Blessed be.

Pandit R.DAKSHINAMOORTHI
Astrological and Remedial consultant

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Apara Ekaadasi on May 16, 2012

The Holy Apara Ekadasi for this year (2012) is to be observed on May 16, 2012 throughout the world, except by those living in Hawaii region of U.S. Those living in Hawaii should observe this on May 15, 2012 itself.

Significance of this Apara Ekaadasi:

This Ekadasi is specifically recommended for those who are suffering from pangs of anxiety arising out of past short-comings in performing one's rightful duties (out of negligence or other pressing practical circumstances). If you have committed some major sins knowingly or unknowingly and are suffering from remorse for those sinful activities, and want to be freed from the psychological pangs now, observance of this Ekadasi will help. This Ekaadasi can free one from sins like Brahmahati (that can cause depressive tendencies and may even lead to more serious psychological disturbances as a consequence of one's sins), Gohatya and other major sins.

Apara Ekaadasi punya is equivalent to all the following meritorious religious activities taken together!....

1) Bathing in the Holy Pushkara thrice a day, everyday throughout the lunar month of Kaarthika;

2) Having Maagha snaana at Holy Prayaag.

3) Performing Seva to Lord Shiva at Vaaranaasi kshetra during shiva Raatri;

4) Gaya shraddam for one's ancestors;

5) Bathing in the Holy Gautami River during Jupiter's transit into Simha rashi;

6) Having Shri Kedaarnaath darshan.

7) Having Badrinaath darshan during the kumba maasa (sun in kumbha raashi)

8) Taking a bath in Kurukshetra during solar eclipse and donating cows, elephants, and gold in charity to worthy Brahmins.

9) Donating a pregnant cow, along with gold and fertile land.

Method of observing Ekaadasi vratham:

Try to limit intake of food slowly starting from the previous day (dasami) itself. Avoid consuming honey, onion, garlic, and such ritually impure items on dasami day (the day before ekaadasi fast) itself and also prepare yourself mentally too by meditating on Lord Hari.

On the day of Ekaadasi fast, you must get up early in the morning, take a bath, and with full intent maintain the fast. Ideally, the fast should be complete - avoiding even drinking water. However, if this is not possible, you may water-down the intensity of the fast like - a fruit-only fast, juice-only fast, milk-only fast, or whatever depending on your health condition. On Ekaadasi day, pulses and grains should be strictly avoided (especially Rice). This Ekaadasi is mandatory for all believers with good health between the ages 7 and 70. (Pregnant women, old aged persons, and ailing persons are exempt these; even women in their monthly periods can fast on ekaadasi and meditate on Lord Hari silently without chanting mantras!)

On the night of Ekaadasi fast, it is recommended to keep a whole night vigil - listening to Lord's wonderful leelaas from various scriptures, or reading Bhagavat Gitaa, or simply chanting Lord's names like Hari, Raam, Krishna, Hare Ramakrishna, etc.

On Dwaadasi - the day after the fast, the fast should be broken within 2 hours 24 mins. after sunrise at your place, at an auspicious time. Those who have maintained a full fast (without even water) can break the fast by just consuming Tulsi teertham (Tulsi-soaked water). Others can break fast by eating fruits.

On Dwaadasi thithi, tamarind and chillies should be avoided while cooking. Lemon can be used instead of Tamarind; pepper can be used instead of chillies to flavour the food-items.

It is good to consume Amla on dwaadasi thithi as this endears one to Lord Krishna.

One who maintains this fast of Apara Ekaadasi will win fame and reknown besides cutting off the roots of all negative karmaas.

May all our members undertake this Holy Fast and relieve themselves of all negative karmaas.

Blessed be.

Pandit R. DAKSHINAMOORTHI.

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Jupiter transit from May 17, 2012 to May 31, 2013

Dear Members:

Jupiter enters Sidereal Taurus sign (Rishabha rashi) on May 17, 2012.

The effects of this transit are auspicious for those born with Moon sign in sidereal signs Aries, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, and Capricorn. (Mesha, Kataka, Kanya, Vrischika, and Makara rashis).

The transit is inauspicious for those born with Moon sign in sidereal signs of Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius, and Pisces (Rishabha, Mithuna, Simha, Thula, Dhanus, Kumbha, and Meena rashis).

We are planning elaborate austerities on the day of Jupiter transit which include Guru peyarchi homams (comprising of Medha Dakshinamoorthi homam, Lakshmi Hayagreeva homam, Dhanvantari homam, Brahma Gayathri homam, Brihaspati moola mantra homam, Brihaspati Gayathri homam), Brihaspati Kavacham recital, and Brihaspati Moola mantra recital.  Those natives whose rashis are under tough transit as indicated above may take part in the austerities to reduce the impact of the transit influences.  Others may also take part in these if they are interested just for punya optionally. Those who are interested may click on the links below to take part in the austerities as sponsors.....

Sponsorship options for Guru peyarchi remedies

Guru peyarchi homams$15.00 USD Brihaspati kavacham recital$5.00 USD Brihaspati Moola mantra recital$5.00 USD Sponsorship of all the austerities$20.00 USD

Name, nakshatra, rashi, gothra

After selecting the austerities you wish to sponsor from the link above, kindly send the name, star, rashi, and gothra details to my email-id : dakshinastrologer@yahoo.co.in for inclusion of your names in the homam/ japa sankalpam.

Kindly note that we won't be sending the homam ash/ prasadam to anyone by post due to ritual purity reasons.Taking sankalpam on your behalf here is deemed as in-absentia participiation in the austerities.


For detailed reading on the effects of the transit for all the 12 signs, you may refer the following link:


Jupiter transit effects based on its entry into Sidereal Taurus 2012
Best regards,

Blessed be.
Pandit R. DAKSHINAMOORTHI.