Identifying a certain event is a horoscope is of utmost importance. There are several methods by which an event can be predicted. The most important among them are dasha and bukthi (main period and sub period) and planetary transits. One need not attach greater importance to transits than dasha and bukthi. In fact one can look into sub-sub dasa periods than relying upon transits. Generally, moon is taken as ascendant for transitory effects. This may not give the correct result. One has to go by the powerful of the following – ascendant lord, atmakaraka planet, sun and moon. It is always advisable to make a study from atmakaraka planet along with the powerful planet amongst the other three. The transitory effects also depend upon the strength and nature of the planet in the natal chart. The study of transit can be used only to supplement the interpretation on the study of dasha and bukti and should not be used as the main tool to identify an event. There is tedious but accurate procedure for timing of an event called ‘saham’. It is point in a horoscope, calculated based on the longitude of various planets and houses. To cite an example, to find one’s punya, deduct sun’s longitude from the moon and add the longitude of the ascendant. If the figure arrived is strong, punya is more. The placement of the lord of saham is also important. If it is placed in 6, 8 or 12th houses, one’s experience will be bad.
However there are only 50 sahams available in ancient scriptures. In general, it is better to make a prediction after studying all the planets and all the houses in the natal chart. The placement of dasa lord in other divisional charts is also to be studied. One has to study the holder of the dasa lord and its sub lord. The placement of the dasa lord and its aspects are also to be considered. But if transit and dasa period give contradictory results and if the dasa lord is powerful in shad bala, well placed and well aspected one can ignore the effects of transit. If the dasa lord is debilitated and ill placed, then study of transit is important. In such cases effect of transit should be studied from Sun and atmakaraka planet as well. As a general rule planets that are powerful, well placed and well aspected do not cause difficulties during transits. To offset any affliction on the dasa lord or if dasa lord is ill placed, certain remedies have to be performed. The best remedy is to chant mantras of the dasa lord and the planets afflicting them. Each planet has its own bija and if these bijas are recited along with atma bija and certain other bijas depending upon other afflictions in a horoscope, the ill effects can be gotten over effectively. Poor feeding and animal feeding will supplement the effects of the mantras.
Astrological Rings
April 13, 2012 03:54 PM
The tips you have shared on astrological based is very nice, Thank you for sharing such type info
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சுமனன்
May 03, 2013 10:57 AM
How to find the atmakaraka in horoscope?
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MANBLUNDER
May 03, 2013 11:58 AM
Every planet is placed in a certain degree. For example sun is placed at 29 degrees in Aries, Moon is placed at 12 degrees in Leo and Mars is placed at 26.42 degrees in Scorpio. The planet which has the highest degree is the ātmakārakā planet. In this example, Sun is ātmakārakā as it is placed at 29.00 degrees.
However, ātmabījā is different from ātmakārakā.
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abbaraju
November 18, 2016 01:26 PM
Guruji, I am grateful for the advice.
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srinivasa
December 02, 2016 01:10 PM
Namaskaram Raviji....I have sent you a few messages via fb.Could you please look at them when time avails or is there an efficient means of contacting you.Kind regards...Srini...
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MANBLUNDER
December 02, 2016 02:36 PM
My contact details are there in the site itself. You can write to me at ravi@manblunder.com
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krishna
April 20, 2020 12:33 AM
ॐ ह्रीं सिद्धगुरो प्रसीद ह्रीं ॐ Sir can i chant this guru mantra which you have mentioned in self initiation process.....if i stick to this guru mantra and do purascharan are there possibilities of having darshan of guru....can i get guidence for spiritual progress... And what is the process to do purascharan of this mantra ...kindly provide significance of this mantra .
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Krishna
April 21, 2020 01:29 AM
We do not have the Puraścaraṇa process for this mantra. There is no harm in reciting the mantra as many times as you wish, to obtain the blessings of siddha gurus.
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Al
January 04, 2017 02:20 PM
Dear Shri Raviji, wish you and your family a very Happy New Year 2017!!! Hope all is well with you. So, last time when I tried doing for 41 days, I could not keep it up! I'm trying again this time, hopefully, able to complete it. Have a question - I used Turmeric to create Lord Ganesha for three days, now I discovered a small Jade idol of Lord Ganesha and would like to switch to it. Can I do that or should I continue with turmeric? Thanks again, Alamelu Narayanswamy
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MANBLUNDER
January 04, 2017 02:24 PM
I heartily reciprocate your New Year Greetings. Let 2017 bring you happiness, prosperity, good health and above all Divine Grace.
It has been our custom to make Ganesha with turmeric powder, as turmeric is considered as auspicious. If you are not able to make Ganesha out of turmeric, it does not matter. You can use other Ganesha-s. However, it is not necessary that you should make a perfect Ganesha while using turmeric powder. The shape can differ.
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Al
January 05, 2017 07:25 AM
Thank you very much Shri Raviji, my wishes likewise - it's lovely to touch base with you again. You are indeed a Blessed Soul to be able to devote to things spiritual and guide others as well. Myself, I always come across obstacles, start in earnest but unable to keep up. You should see the shapes I get with Turmeric Ganesha, even He would be embarrassed for my sake! Besides, it is difficult to dispose off turmeric water in a holy manner. I used the Jade Ganesha today and distributed to family as prasadam and drank the water. Today is day 4, I sincerely hope I can complete it this time...Take care...Alamelu Narayanaswamy
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nambirayar c
October 22, 2019 04:21 PM
ji i want to know my atma beeja mantra
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Krishna
October 23, 2019 08:01 AM
Please write directly to any of the gurus in the mantra initiations page.
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Aiswarya
December 20, 2020 01:51 PM
Sir, in your article Guruji Speaks you had mentioned that god destines everyone a life partner based on their karmas alone. So what is the point of astrology when it comes to marriages as in the end we are destined to be with someone whom god chooses for us based on our karmas.
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Krishna
December 21, 2020 07:16 AM
Sometimes, it is necessary and could be part of our destiny, to pacify the malevolent grahas (planets) impacting our progress. Without such pacification, the destiny is not easily revealed or significantly delayed. These can be detected by the means of astrology by an experienced astrologer. Note that several promises are made by the grahas, but not all are kept. There is a significant amount of karma or free will that also may come into play. We are not play dolls! Consciousness is also within us and we do have a role in modifying our destiny and ascending the spiritual ladder to unite with the super-consciousness/Brahman. If this were not true, what is the point of deliberating upon millions of mantras and their associated tantras? Mahāmāyā is a complex web of cosmic virtual reality that is so intricate, that it deludes easy detection and simple explanation.
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