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Those who know Astrology can only indicate

in a way what will take place in future.

Who else, except the Creator Brahma,

can say with certainty what will definitely happen ?

DR. B. V. RAMAN

PLANETARY INDICATIONS FOR INSANITY 3

YAJNAVALKYA

Jyothisha Chinta Nidhi 7

BANGALORE NIRANJAN BABU

TEN Vastu Points for your Residence 9

RAMAN SUPRAJARAMA

Kalachakra Dasa System 13

DR. VAMSHI KRISHNA GHANAPATHI

Sanskrit through Ramayana - 4 17

R. S. MANIAM

Nellore Train Fire Disaster 21

REPORT BY VIJAY VELAMURI

Vastu Seminar in Dallas 23

REPORT BY UTSAV

Vaggeyakara Celebrations at Greater Chicago 25

Sunrise and Sunset Timings for December 2012 26

Lagna Table for December 2012 27

Timings for Rahukala, Gulikakala and Yamakantaka 28

The Astrological eMagazine Panchanga for December 2012 29

VARAHAMIHIRA

This Month for You December 2012 32

Monthly Index of The Astrological eMagazine for 2012 37

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PLANETARY INDICATIONS FOR

INSANITYDR. B. V. RAMAN

Lead Article

THE MOST BAFFLING of man’s problems has alwaysbeen the human mind. Western science is proud that

it has begun to conquer nature and is talking in terms ofcosmic flights though compared to the dimensions of thecosmos, which are inconceivable, the astronaut’s orbitingof the earth at a height of about 200 miles seems child’splay. In contrast to these achievements in the realm ofphysical science, there is a lamentable lack of developmentin the more important aspects of human existence, viz.,mental and moral sciences.

While the ancient Hindu Sages had under-taken asystematic analysis of the internal world of man on the“eternal principles of human nature”, the Westernscientists have mainly confined their studies to theexploration of the “physico-chemical mechanisms”under-lying man’s existence. The human mind and itsmysterious functions continue to be mysteries to theWestern scientists, even though the symptoms of differenttypes of mental diseases have been well classified. In thewords of Dr. Carrel, “mathematics, physics and chemistryare indispensable but not basic sciences in the researchesconcerning living organisms. They are not capable ofconstruct-ing concepts, specific to the human being”.

Astrology or Jyotisha is indeed the science of the highestrank because it correlates the functioning of the innerworld of man to the ceaseless ebb and flow of the cosmos.While the materialistic science can perceive only the grossbody, contituted by heredity, the subtle body (lingasareera) carrying the karmic vasanas (impressions) ofprevious existences, escapes its grasp. It is the karmathat conditions one’s existence in this life and the natureof this karma manifesting on the physical and mentalplanes is reflected in the horoscope.

In an article published in a recent issue of Reader’s Digest,one Mr. Rutherford Platt suggests that man’s bio-rhythms—temperature, blood pressure and moods—follow regular swings and are linked to “fluctuations inbarometric pressure, gravitational field and electricity inthe air” and that these “earthly forces are in turn affected

by forces from outer space—by the phases of the Moon,by undula-tions in the pear-shaped electromagnetic fieldthat surrounds the earth, by showers of gamma rays,cosmic rays and other electro-magnetic waves emanatingfrom extra-terrestrial sources (italics ours) that bombardthe earth’s atmosphere”. According to Dr. Harold Burr,emeritus professor of anatomy at Yale University Schoolof Medicine, “what esta-blishes the pattern of a particularhuman brain and ‘regulates and controls it’ is actually acomplex magnetic field”. Therefore, “in a manner not yetdiscovered, earthly magnetic fields may influence humanbehaviour, their rhythmic ebb and flow producing withinour brains cyclical changes in feelings, alertness andsensibility and perhaps even stirring the memory or incitingideas”. And these changes in the earth’s magnetic fieldare affected by solar flares, which in their turn arecorrelated to certain definite planetary arrangements. Andall this is astrology pure and simple but put in the jargon ofWestern science. Would the reaction of each individualon earth to these cosmic bombardments be the same ordifferent? The scientists do not yet know. But astrologershave already discovered that the reaction of an individualdepends upon his particular pattern of the horoscope.

It is the increasing incidence of neurosis and psychosis inthe civilised countries of the West that seem to haveimpelled scientists there to study the correlation of celestialfactors to human behaviour-patterns.

Modern psychologists and medical men have not agreedamongst themselves about the exact causes of insanity.One school of thought still holds that insanity is due tocertain organic changes in the brain. According to anotherschool of thought, the majority of cases of insanity are“psychogenic in origin”. Yet another school regards insanityin the light of “biological or psycho-biological reac-tions”.It is significant to note that Hindu astrology gives pride ofplace to the affliction of the Moon (manas) and Mercury(brain) in judging mental disorders. Observation andstatistical study have shown that insanity in most cases iscongenital and in a few, acquired. A more careful study



BANGALORE NIRANJAN BABU

HAVE YOU A SITE? Are you planning toconstruct your home? Here are basicprinciples of Vastu that you need to follow

that can enable you to come with a nice Vastuappropriate home?

The normal requirements of a moderate home areaddressed here. However we suggest that based onthe major planetary transits, the orientation andsuch other factors, vastu appropriate changes canbe made. A door (that allows life energy into theroom) gets strength only when it has four frames.Also, it is necessary that a door is never pushed tothe extreme corner of the room.

BathroomThe eastsector is bestsuited for abathroom (notthe toilet)since theb e n e f i c i a lrays of themorning sun

fall into the room. Manasara says : The centraleastern frontage called Aditi is the place forbathrooms. The bathroom, where one has his dailybath is best in the east. The morning rays of theSun are extremely beneficial for one’s health, body,metaphysical and political.

The slopes within the bathroom can be towardsnorth and east so that water drains into the north-

TENVastu Points for your

R e s i d e n c e

east of the bathroom. The geyser or the boiler canbe in the South-east of the bathroom. Mirrors canbe only on the east and north walls.

Master BedroomThe southand westsectors ofthe homecan be forthe masterroom. Sleepwith yourhead to the

south. Outside the master room, a rock gardencan be made. This will provide a natural setting asyou look out from the window. This room maybe occupied by the father or the eldest sonof the family. The central south is alsorecommended for the elder son. The south orwest of the room can be a s tore ( fordocuments, etc) or wardrobe with ventilationon either side suitably provided. The beds orcots need to be away from the walls.

The north of the northwest of room of the housecan also be used to store valuables, propertypapers, cash , jewellery etc. Master bedrooms(if in the southwest sector) can doorpoorvaeashanya (east of northeast) of the room.The dressing table can be in east or north of theroom. The attached bath can be to the north-westor south-east of the room.



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ASTROLOGY IS A TOOL WHICH helps indicatethe likely events in one’s life. The individual is given

a blue print of his life, based on which he can carefullyplan the steps to be taken in order to optimize it. Anastrological student times the events based on Dasa-Bhukti, transits and other heavenly phenomena. Of these,Dasa-Bhukti is given primary importance.

The Vedic seers have given different Dasa-Bhukti patternsbased on which a student of astrology can effectively timethe events. The Vimshottari Dasa system is consideredthe foremost of all. Dr. B. V. Raman tells us that it can beused at all times irrespective of the nationality, caste, sexetc and is universally applicable. The next best Dasasystem that can be adopted is Kalachakra Dasa. Certainevents which are difficult to decipher from VimshottariDasa can be effectively inferred with the help ofKalachakra Dasa.

The FundamentalsKalachakra has two words – Kala meaning time andChakrah meaning cycle. Kalachakra therefore means acycle of time. There are arguments saying that KalachakraDasa is applicable only when Navamsa lord where moonis situated is strong. Parasara says that we can apply theDasa system to all charts. Experience also suggests thatit is universally applicable.

Kalachakra

Dasa SystemRAMAN SUPRAJARAMA

Kalachakra system considers the position of the Moon tofind out the Dasa-Bhukti patterns. The birth star and thepada of the Moon are to be considered. The stars aredivided into Savya (right to left) and Apasavya (left toright) groups. Groups of three stars each are made andnumbered. Odd groups are known as Savya and evengroups are known as Apasavya. Effectively, we get fivesets for Savya group and four for Apasavya group.

For Savya group, the Dasa counting is to be made in theclockwise direction ie Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna and soon. For Apasavya group, counting has to be made in the anti-clockwise direction ie Vrischika, Tula, Kanya and so on.

Order of DasasIn case of Savya group, the first cycle will be from Aries toPisces (clockwise), second from Scorpio to Sagittarius (anti-clockwise), third cycle will be similar to first and so on. Incase of Apasayva stars, the first cycle will be from Sagittariusto Scorpio (clockwise), second from Pisces to Aries (anti-clockwise), third cycle will be similar to first and so on. Only9 signs are considered for Dasa pattern. The first sign andlast sign in Savya group are considered to be Deha and JeevaSigns and the reverse in case of Apasavya group.

The calculation of Dasa sometimes seems confusing andthe ancients have given sutras which can be adopted toeasily identify the Dasa pattern.

Savya Stars

Constellation Pada Sutra Paramayus

1Pourangaavomaathaasahodhi

100Ar, Ta, Gm, Cn, Le, Vr, Li, Sc, Sg

2Nakshatradaaseecharvanagah

85Cp, Aq, Ps, Sc, Li, Vr, Cn, Le, Gm

3Rupothrakshurnidhayrangam

83Ta, Ar, Ps, Aq, Cp, Sg, Ar, Ta, Gm

4Vaanii chastham dhadhinakshatram

86Cn, Le, Vr, Li, Sc, Sg, Cp, Aq, Ps

Aswini, Punarvasu,Hasta, Moola,

Poorvabhadra, Krittika,Aslesha, Swathi,

Uttarashada, Revati



DALLAS, TX – NOV 11, 2012 NATS (North AmericaTelugu Society) with support from TANTEX

conducted a Seminar on Vastu Shastra by BangaloreNiranjan Babu, an eminent scholar in Vastu, Astrology,and related. He has been associated with his father andinternationally reputed scholar of Vedic Astrology Dr. B.V. Raman’s work since more than for years. Mr. NiranjanBabu has authored several best seller books in Englishand several regional languages of India. He is an advisorfor well-known temples, complexes and institutions. Hehas lectured, conducted workshops (and teaching classes)and given professional consultations in India, NorthAmerica, Europe and other parts of the world.

Report by Vijay Velamuri

Vastu Seminar in Dallas

The NATS Vastu seminar was conducted at BawarchiBanquet Hall in Plano, TX and was attended by manypeople from the Indian community. Mr. Niranjan Babupresented the basic principles of Vastu and the importanceof Vastu in one’s day-to-day lives. One of his keymessages was that following Vastu principles did not justmean changing the existing designs and structures of thedwellings but how one can orient furniture and the likewithin a house and the position of where one sits, sleepsand conducts one’s day to day activities. He presentedhow some of the Vastu principles can be easily adaptedfor promoting peace and prosperity in one’s habitation.

The NATS team welcomes Niranjan Babuwith a bouquet of flowers

Many people expressed their gratitude to NATS fororganising the Vastu seminar for the first time and tookadvantage of the private consultations provided by Mr.Niranjan Babu. NATS North Texas team worked hard inscheduling and conducting the seminar. Mrs. SirishaBhavireddy, Mrs. Veena Yelamanchali, Mr. Bapu Nuti,and many other NATS North Texas team memberscontributed tremendously in making this seminar amemorable one for all the attendees.

Mrs. Sirisha Bhavi Reddy introducing Niranjan Babuto the audience

Niranjan Babu answers the audience queries



Pallavi Music Academy is a greater-Chicago institution wellknown for teaching classical Indian (Carnatic) music. Theinstitution is run under the overall direction of musicologist Dr.Jaishree Prasad, a leading scholar in Veena and vocal musicand Head of Department (Music) at Sri Padmavathi MahilaUniversity. It conducted “Vaggeyakara Celebrations” on 16thSeptember 2012. The students of the Academy made grouppresentations of various compositions of renowned andrespected music scholars Sri Sama Sastri, Sri MysoreVasudevachar and Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar. Dr. BangaloreSureshwara and Dr. Ravindranath Reddy were the Chief Guests.

Report by Utsav

Vaggeyakara Celebrations at

Greater Chicago

Ramayana for the FamilyDr. Sureshwara is a scholar involved in the fields of VedicAstrology, Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata,Management and their applications in life. He spoke on“Ramayana for the family” to an audience that was virtuallyglued to the seats. He congratulated the students for theoutstanding musical performance that kept the audience spell-bound throughout the various presentations. Sri Ramayana isa historical story as well as a universal scripture that containsthe story of Sri Rama. Dr. Sureshwara said that Ramayanacontains many incidents and events that challenged the“Values” based behavior of various individuals. Values are thesingle powerful term that is used to define both “ethics” and“morals”. Sri Rama’s entire life is an example of Values basedlife. King Dasaratha was a great king but his judgment waschallenged by his infatuated-love for Kaikeyi, at the time ofappointing the crown-prince to the throne at Ayodhya.Dasaratha “agreed” to Kaikeyi's demand for two boons in theform of appointing Bharata as crown-prince, instead of Sri Rama,and to exile Sri Rama to the forest for fourteen years. Dasaratha’sbehavior was not Values based, since the throne or kingdomonly belonged to the people. He was merely a trustee of theEmpire. On the other hand, Bharatha’s behavior was Values

Dr. Jaishree Prasad introducing Dr. Sureshwara(to her right) and Dr. Ravindranath Reddy to the audience

based, since he rejected his mother’s offer of a throne, byrightfully pointing to her and others, that as Sri Rama wasunanimously approved by the people of Ayodha and therespected leaders in the kingdom, the crown belonged only tohis brother Sri Rama. Dr. Sureshwara pointed few more eventsand incidents in Ramayana that touched on the importance ofValues. He emphasized that families must read Sri Ramayanaand repeated reading helps in better and clearer understandingof the Eternal scripture. He concluded his talk by reminding theaudience that parents are the role models for the children. Theaudience appreciated the presentation by a long applause atthe end.

Thyagaraja’s Divine CompositionsDr. Ravindranath Reddy is a leading physician and one who iswell-read and well-informed about the extensive spiritual musicof saint Sri Thyagarja Swamy . He spoke in detail about thecarefully and clearly worded lyrics that Sri Thyagaraja used inhis divine compositions. Words used by the saint exposed theimmense love, divinity, respect and spiritualism that he felt forSri Rama. The Pancha Ratna Kirtis have become the diamondbench mark for evaluating and understanding the classicalCarnatic music. The learned audience was exposed to betterunderstanding of the intricate and finer aspects of the wordsused in the music composed by the saint. Dr. Reddy’s talk wasinspiring, interesting and informative.

The grand finale of the musical program was a vocal and Veenapresentation made by the entire students of music. The majesticand a magical presentation was greatly admired andappreciated. The respected Guru and the students receivedcongratulations through a long standing ovation by the largeaudience.

Dr. Jaishree Prasad spoke about Pallavi Music Academy andits objective to encourage and support Music and Valuesthrough its music curriculum. She reminded the large gatheringabout the eternal contributions made by Sri Thyagarja Swamyand other great musical giants of the past. There is no doubtthat under the benevolent guidance of Guru Dr. Jaishree Prasad,some of the young musicians of today are likely to becomefuture stars of classical Carnatic music. The large gathering leftthe auditorium with much delight, as well as looking forward tonext year’s presentation. A program that was well planned andwell executed. Congratulations and a great pat on the back tothe music participants and the audience.



12 hours of the day and 12 hours ofthe night are divided into 8 sectionseach having duration of 90 minutesor 1½ hours each. The sevenUpagrahas kaala, paridhi, dhooma,ardhaprahara, yamakantaka,indrachaapa and Maandi take over byturns their ruler-ship of the sevensections, each day, leaving one toRahu. The period ruled by Rahu iscalled Raahukala which is generallyconsidered inauspicious. The timingsof the ruler-ship of Raahukala for theseven weekdays are furnished in thetable below.

The timings given are for days whenthe sunrise is 06.00 AM and sunset06.00 PM. For calculating the exactduration of the period of Raahukalam,on any day, the duration of thedaytime must be ascertained first andthat has to be divided by 8. The resultarrived will denote the duration of the

Timings forRahukala, Gulikakala and Yamakantaka

each of the 8 sections for the day.

For example take a Sunday having thesunrise at 06.20 AM and sunset at05.40 PM. The duration of thedaytime will then be only 11h.20m..,or 680minutes. Divided by 8 thesectional value will be only 85 minutes.Raahukala generally for Sunday isfrom 16.30 to 18 hrs. In this caseRaahukala must therefore be only for

Weekday Rahukala Gulikakala Yamakantaka

Sunday 16.30 to 18.00 15.00 to 16.30 12.00 to 13.30

Monday 07.30 to 09.00 13.30 to 15.00 10.30 to 12.00

Tuesday 15.00 to 16.30 12.00 to 13.30 09.00 to 10.30

Wednesday 12.00 to 13.30 10.30 to 12.00 07.30 to 09.00

Thursday 13.30 to 15.00 09.00 to 10.30 06.00 to 07.30

Friday 10.30 to 12.00 07.30 to 09.00 15.00 to 16.30

Saturday 09.00 to 10.30 06.00 to 07.30 13.30 to 15.00

85 minutes. It would commence 85minutes before the actual unset of theday namely, 05.40 AM. Therefore theRaahukala for the day will be from16h.15m, to 17h.40m. It has to beworked out accordingly for theperiods of other Upagrahas also.Gulikakala is considered auspicious.Regarding Yamakantaka, popularlyconsidered inauspicious, opinionshowever, differ.



Mrigasira: There will be wealth from investments.Injuries are likely in the first half and success in thesecond. Favourable currents make you happy.

MITHUNA (Gemini)

Mrigasira 3, 4, Aridra andPunarvasu 1, 2, 3

The Sun in the early half, Mercury and Rahu arefavourable. Others are not.

This is not a very good position. In fact you find thatsome insignificant matters easily click, but your longcherished desires and important matters continue to beunsolved. In routine matters you do succeed. Your skillhelps you and you have a clear edge over others. In theoffice you perform with sagacity.

In the normal functions you are appreciated. But whenyou are entrusted with the task of greater responsibilityyou find that the cooperation of your colleagues isinsufficient and at the same time your rivals steal a marchover you brushing aside your claims. Your success istreated as an accident and failure is exaggerated. Evenyour earlier influence now fades away and new associatesdo not offer a helping hand.

Proposals for marriage are thwarted by enemies and somewomen with strong prejudices.

Your health is satisfactory in the beginning. In the latterhalf you may undertake travel and develop sicknessrelating to digestion.

Newly weds are not happy. They may face opposition ofin-laws. Some seniors in the family may find it difficult toimbibe your view reflecting generation gap.

Mrigasira: Investments prove successful. Injuries arelikely in the first half and the latter half fetches fortune.

Aridra: There will be problems of health giving concern.There may be injuries in the second half. There will befavourable currents, which cheer you up.

Punarvasu: There will be unfavourable currents. Thoughinjuries are likely in the first half you succeed in venturesin the second. You gain from investments.

KARKATAKA (Cancer)

Punarvasu 4, Pushya and Aslesha

The Sun in the latter half, Mars in the early half, Jupiter,

Venus and Ketu in the major part of the month help you.This is a good disposition of planets. There is a plenitudeof interesting experiences. First of all, your position in theprofession makes you happy. You are able to impress thehigher ups and your lovely qualities also give you a clearedge. Proposals for marriage, attempts for childbirth etc.Succeed. There is flow of income. In the early half youfind that many currents against you gradually vanish andlead you to success. Some of the enemies make friendswith you partly prompted by your vantage position in officeand social circle. Your are honoured in many places. Yourchildren make you happy in general, but for some strayinstances of disobedience. Your conjugal life is happy. Thehoneymooning couples enjoy themselves and travel withpleasure. Those engaged in romance may meet with somesetbacks because of over enthusiasm. You commit somemistakes due to carelessness, but you get over that easilypartly due to the favour of your associates. Yourapplications for loan and other favours get easilysanctioned. On the whole, a good period.

Punarvasu: There will be unfavourable currents. Injuriesare likely. You gain from investments and win the favourof seniors.

Pushya: There will be gains through investments. Therewill be success in disputes. There will be favourablecurrents which cheer you up.

Aslesha: There will be concern about your health. Therewill be injuries in the first part and success in the second.Many unfavourable currents give you dissatisfaction.

SIMHA (Leo)

(Makha, Poorvaphalguni andUttaraphalguni 1)

Mars in the latter half, Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Rahuhelp you. Others do not. Mecury’s Vedha Check partlymars the results and so is that of Venus.

In general this a good disposition of planets. Many goodresults happen though some fall short of expectations. Itis true that the proposals for marriage do not easily click.Still with some delay they bear fruit. In some case themarriage relating to children also get delayed. In officialcareer there is some lull, but your outstanding work issuddenly recognized and you get elevated by merit. It isnot to the taste of your rivals who try to indulge in tarnishingyour image. When you try to expand your organizationyou find that there are some obstacles which have to beovercome with great effort. You acquire prominence inthe midst of friends and even become powerful. But these

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