Apr 18, 2010

Effects of antara dasha in maha dasha- III BPHS

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Effects of the Antar Dashas in the Dasha of Rahu.


(Effects of Various Planets in their Intermediate Periods under the Main Period of Rahu)

1-4. Effects, like acquisition of a kingdom, enthusiasm, cordial relations with the king, happiness from wife and children and increase in property, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Rahu in the Dasha of Rahu, if Rahu is in Kark (Cancer), Vrischik (Scorpio), Kanya (Virgo), or Dhanu (Saggitarius) and is in Sahaj , Ari (6th House), Karm (10th House), or Labh (11th House), or is yuti with a Yog Karak Grah in his exaltation Rāśi.


5-6. There will be danger from thieves, distress from wounds, antagonism with government officials, destruction of kinsmen, distress to wife and children, if Rahu is in Randhr(8th), or Vyaya (12th), or be associated with malefics.


7. If Rahu is Dhan’s (2nd House), or Yuvati’s Lord (7th House), or is in Dhan, or Yuvati, there will be distress and diseases. To obtain relief from the above evil effects Rahu should be worshipped (by recitation of his Mantras) and by giving in charity things, connected with, or ruled by Rahu. ( Check my post on Lal Kitab, you can find the things attached with Rahu)


8-12½. Effects, like gain of position, patience, destruction of foes, enjoyment, cordial relations with the king, regular increase in wealth and property, like the growth of Candr of the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksh), gain of conveyance and cows, audience with the king by performing journey to the West, or South-East, success in the desired ventures, return to one’s homeland, doing good for Brahmins, visit to holy places, gain of a village, devotion to deities and Brahmins, happiness from wife, children and grand children, availability of sweetish preparations daily etc. will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Guru (Jupiter) in the Dasha of Rahu, if Guru is in his exaltation, in his own Rāśi, in his own Navāńś, or in his exalted Navāńś, or, if Guru is in a Kendr, or in a Trikon with reference to Lagn.


13-14½. Loss of wealth, obstacles in work, defamation, distress to wife and children, heart disease, entrustment of governmental authority etc. will result, if Guru is in his debilitation Rāśi, is combust, is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, is in an enemy Rāśi, or is associated with malefics.


15-17. There will be gains of land, good food, gains of cattle etc., inclinations towards charitable and religious work etc., if Guru is in a Kendr, in a Trikon, the 11th, the 2nd, or the 3rd from the Lord of the Dasha and is endowed with strength.


18-20. Loss of wealth and distress to body will result, if Guru is in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Guru is associated with malefics. There will be danger of premature death, if Guru is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The person will get relief from the above evil effects and enjoy good health by the beneficence of the Lord Shiva, if he worships his idol, made of gold.


21-24. Effects, like pleasure of the king for devotion in his service, auspicious functions, like celebration of marriage etc. at home, construction of a garden, reservoir etc., gain of wealth and cattle from well-to-do persons, belonging to the Sudra class, loss of wealth caused by the king during journey to the West, reduction in income, due to lethargy, return to homeland, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Śani (Saturn) in the Dasha of Rahu, if Śani is in a Kendr, in a Trikon, in his exaltation, in his own Rāśi, in his Multrikon, in Sahaj, or in Labh.


25-26. Danger from menials, the king and enemies, distress to wife and children, distress to kinsmen, disputes with the coparceners, disputes in dealings with others, but sudden gain of ornaments, will result, if Śani is in his debilitation Rāśi, in his enemy’s Rāśi, or in Randhr, or Vyaya.


27-29. There will be heart disease, defamation, quarrels, danger from enemies, foreign journeys, affliction with Gulma, unpalatable food and sorrows etc., if Śani is in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha. Premature death is likely, if Śani is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. Remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects and to regain good health is giving a black cow, or a she-buffalo in charity.


30-33. Auspicious effects, like Raj Yog, well being in the family, profits and gain of wealth in business, comforts of conveyances, marriage and other auspicious functions, increase in the number of cattle, gain of perfumes, comforts of bed, women etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Budh (Mercury) in the Dasha of Rahu, if Budh is in his exaltation Rāśi, in a Kendr, or in Putr and, if Budh is endowed with strength. Good results, like Raj Yog, beneficence of the king and gain of wealth and reputation, will be realized particularly on Wednesday in the month of Budh.


34-35. Sound health, Isht Siddhi, attending discourse on Puranas and ancient history, marriage, offering of oblations, charities, religious inclination and sympathetic attitude towards others will result, if Budh is in a Kendr, in the 11th, 3rd, 9th, or 10th from the Lord of the Dasha.


36-38. There will be opprobrium (Ninda) of deities and Brahmins by the native, loss of fortune, speaking lies, unwise actions, fear from snakes, thieves and the government, quarrels, distress to wife and children etc., if Budh is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, or, if Budh receives a Drishti from Śani.


39. If Budh is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord, there will be fear of premature death. Remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is recitation of Vishnu Sahasranam.
40-41. During the Antar Dasha of Ketu in the Dasha of Rahu there will be journeys to foreign countries, danger from the king, rheumatic fever etc. and loss of cattle. If Ketu is yuti with Randhr’s Lord, there will be distress to the body and mental tension. Enjoyment, gain of wealth, recognition by the king, acquisition of gold etc. will be the results, if Ketu is associated with, or receives a Drishti from benefics.


42-42½. There will be Isht Siddhi, if Ketu is related to the Lord of Lagn. If he is associated with the Lord of Lagn, there will definitely be gain of wealth. There will also definitely be increase in the number of cattle, if Ketu is in a Kendr, or in a Trikon.


43-45. Effects, like danger from thieves and snakes, distress from wounds, separation from parents, antagonistic relations with kinsmen, mental agony etc. will be derived, if Ketu is without strength in Randhr, or Vyaya. If Ketu is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord, there will be distress to the body. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is giving a goat in charity.


46-47½. Effects, like gains of wealth through Brahmins, increase in the number of cattle, celebrations for the birth of a son, well-being, recognition from government, acquisition of a kingdom, attainment of a high position in government, great enjoyment and comforts etc. will be experienced in the Antar Dasha of Śukr (Venus) in the Dasha of Rahu, if Śukr is with strength in a Kendr, in a Trikon, or in Labh.


48-50½. Construction of a new house, availability of sweet preparations, happiness from wife and children, association with friends, giving of grains etc. in charity, beneficence of the king, gain of conveyances and clothes, extraordinary profits in business, celebration of Upasayan ceremony of wearing the sacred thread (Janou) etc. will be the auspicious results, if Śukr be in his exaltation, in his own Rāśi, in is exalted, or in his own Navāńś.


51-53½. There will be diseases, quarrels, separation from one’s son, or father, distress to kinsmen, disputes with coparceners, danger of death to oneself, or to one’s employer, unhappiness to wife and children, pain in the stomach etc., if Śukr is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, in his debilitation, or in an enemy’s Rāśi, or, if Śukr is associated with Śani, Mangal, or Rahu.


54-55½, Enjoyments from perfumes, bed, music etc., gain of a desired object, fulfillment of desires will be the results, if Śukr is in a Kendr, in a Trikon, in the 11th, or in the 10th from the Lord of the Dasha.


56-59. Effects, like danger from the wrath of Brahmins, snakes and the king, possibility of affliction with diseases, like stoppage of urine, diabetes, pollution of blood, anaemia, availability of only coarse food, nervous disorder, imprisonment, loss of wealth, as a result of penalties, or fines, imposed by government, will be derived, if Śukr is associated with malefics in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha. There will be distress to wife and children, danger of premature death to oneself, if Śukr is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. Remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are worship of Goddess Durga and Goddess Lakshmi.


60-61½. Effects, like cordial relations with the king, increase in wealth and grains, some popularity/respect, some possibility of becoming head of a village etc., will be experienced in the Antar Dasha of Sūrya (Sun) in the Dasha of Rahu, if Sūrya is in his exaltation, in his own Rāśi, in Labh, in a Kendr, or in a Trikon, or in his exalted, or own Navāńś.


62-63½. There will be good reputation and encouragement and assistance by government, journeys to foreign countries, acquisition of the sovereignty of the country, gains of elephants, horses, clothes, ornaments, fulfillment of ambitions, happiness to children etc., if Sūrya is associated with, or receives a Drishti from Lagn’s, Dhan’s, or Karm’s Lord.


64-65. Fevers, dysentery, other diseases, quarrels, antagonism with the king, travels, danger from foes, thieves, fire etc. will be the results, if Sūrya is in his debilitation Rāśi, or, if Sūrya is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.


66. Well-being in every way and recognition from kings in foreign countries will be the results, if Sūrya is in a Kendr, in a Trikon, in the 3rd, or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.


67. There will be danger of critical illness, if Sūrya is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. Worship of Sūrya is the remedial measure, recommended to obtain relief from the above evil effects.
68-70. Effects, like acquisition of a kingdom, respect from the king, gains of wealth, sound health, gains of garments and ornaments, happiness from children, comforts of conveyances, increase in house and landed property etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Candr (Moon) in the Dasha of Rahu, if Candr is in his exaltation, in his own Rāśi, in a Kendr, Trikon, or in Labh, or, if Candr is in a friendly Rāśi, receiving a Drishti from benefics.


71-72. Beneficence of the Goddess Lakshmi, all-round success, increase in wealth and grains, good reputation and worship of deities will be the results, if Candr is in the 5th, 9th, in a Kendr, or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.


73-75. There will be the creation of disturbances at home and in the agricultural activities by evil spirits, leopards and other wild animals, danger from thieves during journeys and stomach disorders, if Candr is bereft of strength in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha. There will the possibility of premature death, if Candr is Dhan’s, or Vyaya’s Lord. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is to give in charity a white cow, or a female buffalo.


76-77½. Effects, like the recovery of a lost kingdom and recovery of lost wealth, property at home and increase in agricultural production, gain of wealth, blessings by the household deity (Isht Dev), happiness from children, enjoyment of good food etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Mangal (Mercury) in the Dasha of Rahu, if Mangal is in Labh, Putr, or Dharm, or, if Mangal is in a Kendr, if Mangal receives a Drishti from benefics, or, if Mangal is in his exaltation, or in his own Rāśi.


78-79½. There will be acquisition of red-coloured garments, journeys, audience with the king, well-being of children and employer, attainment of the position of a Commander of the Army, enthusiasm and gain of wealth through kinsmen, if Mangal is in a Kendr, in the 5th, 9th, 3rd, or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.


80-82. Distress to wife, children and co-borns, loss of position, antagonistic relations with children, wife and other close relations, danger from thieves, wounds and pain in the body etc. will result, if Mangal is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, receiving a Drishti from malefics.
83. There will be lethargy and danger of death, if Mangal is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is giving a cow, or a bull in charity.
Effects of the Antar Dashas in the Dasha of Guru (Jupiter)1-3½. Effects, like sovereignty over many kings, very well endowed with riches, revered by the king, gains of cattle, clothes, ornaments, conveyances, construction of a new house and a decent mansion, opulence and glory, dawn of fortune, success in ventures, meetings with Brahmins and the king, extraordinary profits from the employer and happiness to wife and children, will be experienced in the Antar Dasha of Guru in his own Dasha, if Guru is in his exaltation Rāśi, in his own Rāśi, in a Kendr, or Trikon.


4-5½. Association with the menials, great distress, slander by coparceners, wrath of the employer, danger of premature death, separation from wife and children and loss of wealth and grains will be the results, if Guru is in his debilitation Rāśi, in his debilitated Navāńś, or in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya.


6-7. There will be pains in the body, if Guru is the Lord of Yuvati (or of Dhan). The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects and to get fulfillment of ambitions is recitation of Rudr Japa and Shiva Sahasranam.


8-11½. Effects, like acquisition of a kingdom, gain of clothes, ornaments, wealth, grains, conveyances, cattle and position, happiness from son and friends etc., gains specially of a blue-coloured horse, journey to the West, audience with the king and receipt of wealth from him, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Śani (Saturn) in the Dasha of Guru, if Śani is in his exaltation, in his own Rāśi, in a Kendr, or Trikon endowed with strength.


12-14. Loss of wealth, affliction with fever, mental agony, infliction of wounds to wife and children, inauspicious events at home, loss of cattle and employment, antagonism with kinsmen etc. will be results, if Śani is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, if Śani is combust, or, if Śani is in an enemy’s Rāśi.


15-15½. There will be gain of land, house, son and cattle, acquisition of riches and property through the enemy etc., if Śani is in Kendr, Trikon, the 11th, or in the 2nd from the Lord of the Dasha.


16-17. Effects, like loss of wealth, antagonistic relations with kinsmen, obstacles in industrial ventures, pains in the body, danger from the members of the family etc. will be realized, if Śani is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Śani is associated with a malefic.


18-19. There will be fear of premature death, if Śani is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measures to obtain relief from these evil effects and to enjoy sound health are recitation of Vishnu Sahasranam and giving in charity a black cow, or a female buffalo.


20-21½. Effects, like gains of wealth, bodily felicity, acquisition of a kingdom, gain of conveyances, clothes and cattle etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Budh (Mercury) in the Dasha of Guru, if Budh is in his exaltation, in his own Rāśi, or in Kendr, in Trikon, or, if Budh is associated with the Lord of the Dasha.


22-22½. There will be increase in the number of enemies, loss of enjoyment and comforts, loss in business, affliction with fever and dysentery, if Budh receives a Drishti from Mangal.


23-24 Gains of wealth in his own country, happiness from parents and acquisition of conveyances by the beneficence of the king will result, if Budh is in a Kendr, in the 5th, or 9th from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Budh is in his exaltation Rāśi.


25-26. There will be loss of wealth, journeys to foreign countries, danger from thieves while traveling, wounds, burning sensations, eye troubles, wanderings in foreign lands, if Budh is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Budh is associated with a malefic without receiving a Drishti from a benefic.
27-28. Distress without reason, anger, loss of cattle, loss in business, fear of premature death etc. will be the results, if Budh be associated with a malefic, or malefics in Ari, in Randhr, or in Vyaya.


29-29½. There will be enjoyment, gains of wealth, conveyances and clothes at the commencement of the Antar Dasha, even if Budh is associated with a malefic, but receives a Drishti from a benefic. At the end of the Dasha, however, there will be loss of wealth and bodily distress.


30-31. Premature death may be expected, if Budh is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The most effective and beneficial remedial measure for prolongation of longevity and to obtain relief from other evil effects is recitation of Vishnu Sahasranam.
32-32½. Moderate enjoyment, moderate gain of wealth, coarse food, or food, given by others, food, given at the time of death ceremonies and acquisition of wealth through undesirable means will be the results, in the Antar Dasha of Ketu in the Dasha of Guru, if Ketu is associated with, or receives a Drishti from a benefic.


33-34. Effects, like loss of wealth by the wrath of the king, imprisonment, diseases, loss of physical strength, antagonism with father and brother and mental agony, will be experienced, if Ketu be in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or be associated with malefics.


35-36½. Acquisition of a palanquin, elephants etc., beneficence of the king, success in the desired spheres, profits in business, increase in the number of cattle, gain of wealth, clothes etc. from a Yavana king (Muslim dignitary) will be the auspicious effects, if Ketu is in the 5th, 9th, 4th, or 10th from the Lord of the Dasha.


37-38. There will be physical distress, if Ketu is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord (or, if Ketu is in Dhan, or in Yuvati. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects is performance of Mrityunjaya Japa in the prescribed manner.


39-43. Effects, like acquisition of conveyances, like palanquin, elephants etc., gain of wealth by the beneficence of the king, enjoyment, gain of blue and red articles, extraordinary income from journeys to the East, well-being in the family, 

happiness from parents, devotion to deities, construction of reservoirs, charities etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Śukr (Venus), if Śukr is in a Kendr, Trikon, or in Labh, or, if Śukr is in his own Rāśi and receives a Drishti from a benefic, or from benefics.

44-44½. Evil effects, like quarrels, antagonism with kinsmen, distress to wife and children, will be felt, if Śukr is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or Lagn, or, if Śukr is in his debilitation Rāśi.


There will be quarrels, danger from the king, antagonism with the wife, disputes with the father-in-law and with brothers, loss of wealth etc., if Śukr is associated with Śani, or Rahu, or with both.


45-47½. There will be gain of wealth, happiness from wife, meeting with the king, increase in the number of children, conveyances and cattle, enjoyment of music, society with men of learning, availability of sweetish preparations, giving help and assistance to kinsmen etc., if Śukr is in a Kendr, Trikon, or in the 2nd from the Lord of the Dasha.


48-50. Loss of wealth, fear of premature death, antagonism with wife etc. will be experienced, if Śukr is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measure to obtain relief from these evil effects is giving a tawny-coloured cow, or a female buffalo in charity.


51-53. Gain of wealth, reverence, happiness and acquisition of conveyances, clothes, ornaments etc., birth of children, cordial relations with the king, success in ventures etc. will be the auspicious results in the Antar Dasha of Sūrya (Sun) in the Dasha of Guru, if Sūrya is in his exaltation, in his own Rāśi, in a Kendr, Trikon, or in Sahaj, Labh, or Dhan and be endowed with strength.


54-55½. Effects, like nervous disorder, fever, laziness, or reluctance in the 

performance of good deeds, indulgence in sins, antagonistic attitude towards all, separation from kinsmen and distress without reasons, will be experienced, if Sūrya is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, or, if Sūrya is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

56-57. There will be physical distress, if Sūrya is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects and to enjoy good health is recitation of Adhitya Hridaya Path.


58-60½. Effects, like reverence from the king, opulence and glory, happiness from wife and children, availability of good food, gain of reputation by performance of good deeds, increase in the number of children and grandchildren, comforts by the beneficence of the king, religious and charitable inclinations etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Candr (Moon) in the Dasha of Guru, if Candr is in a Kendr, Trikon, or in Labh, or, if Candr is in her exaltation, or in her own Rāśi and, if Candr is full and strong and in an auspicious Bhava from the Lord of the Dasha.


61-63. There will be loss of wealth and kinsmen, wanderings in foreign lands, danger from the king, thieves, quarrels with coparceners, separation from a maternal uncle, distress to mother etc., if Candr is weak, or is associated with malefics, or, if Candr is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, or, if Candr is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.


64. Physical distress will be experienced, if Candr is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above effects is Durga Saptashati Path.
65-66. Effects, like the celebration of functions, such as marriage etc., gain of land, or villages, growth of strength and valour and success in all ventures, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Mangal (Mars) in the Dasha of Guru, if Mangal is in his exaltation, in his own Rāśi, or in his exalted, or own Navāńś.


67-68. There will be gain of wealth and grains, availability of good sweetish preparations, pleasure of the king, happiness from wife and children and other auspicious effects, if Mangal is in a Kendr, Trikon, in Labh, or Dhan and is associated with, or receives a Drishti from benefics.


69-71. Loss of wealth and house, eye trouble and other inauspicious effects will be the results, if Mangal is in the 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Mangal is in his debilitation Rāśi, associated with, or receiving a Drishti from malefics. The effects will be particularly adverse at the commencement of the Antar Dasha. There will be some mitigation of evil effects later. There will be physical distress and mental agony, if Mangal is the Lord of Dhan, or Yuvati. The remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects and to get gains of wealth and property is to give a bull in charity.


72-75. Effects, like attachment to Yog, gain of wealth and grains during the first five months, sovereignty over a village, or country, meeting with a foreign king, well-being in the family, journeys to distant lands, bathing in holy places, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Rahu in the Dasha of Guru, if Rahu is in his exaltation, in his own Rāśi, in his Multrikon, or, if Rahu is in a Kendr, or Trikon, or, if Rahu receives a Drishti from the Lord of a Kendr, or, if Rahu is associated with, or receives a Drishti from a benefic.


76-78. Danger from thieves, snakes, the king, wounds, troubles in domestic affairs, antagonism with co-borns and coparceners, bad dreams, quarrels without reason, danger from diseases etc. will result, if Rahu is associated with a malefic, if Rahu is in the 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.


79-80. There will be physical distress, if Rahu is in Dhan, or in Yuvati. The remedial measures to obtain relief from the above evil effects are Mrityunjaya Japa and giving a goat in charity.


To Follow: Effect of Antara Dasha in the Dasha -IV

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Sianala, Montreal Apr 2010

Apr 11, 2010

Effects of antara dasha in Maha Dasha - II BPHS

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Effects of the Antar Dashas in the Dasha of Chandra (Moon):

1-2½. Acquisition of horses, elephants and clothes, devotion to deities and preceptor, recitation of religious songs in praise of God, acquisition of a kingdom, extreme happiness and enjoyment and name and fame will be the beneficial results in the Antar Dasha of Candr in her own Dasha, if she is placed in her exaltation Rāśi, her own Rāśi, in a Kendr, or in a Trikon, or is associated with the Lord of Dharm, or Karm.

3-6. Loss of wealth, loss of position, lethargy, agony, antagonism towards the king and ministers, distress to mother, imprisonment and loss of kinsmen will be the evil effects in her Antar Dasha, if Candr is in her debilitation Rāśi, if Candr is associated with malefics, or, if Candr is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya. If Candr is the Lord of Dhan, or Yuvati, or is associated with Randhr’s, or with Vyaya’s Lord, there will be pains in the body and danger of premature death. The remedial measures are giving in charity of a tawny-coloured cow, or female buffalo.


7-8½. Advancement of fortune, recognition by the government, gain of clothes and ornaments, success in all efforts, increase in agricultural production and prosperity at home and profits in business will be the favourable effects of the Antar Dasha of Mangal ( Mars) in the Dasha of Candr, if Mangal is in a Kendr, or in a Trikon. Great happiness and enjoyment of comforts will be derived, if Mangal is in his exaltation Rāśi, or in his own Rāśi.


9-12. Distress to the body, losses at home and in agricultural production, losses in business dealings, antagonism, or adverse relations with servants (employees) and the king, separation from kinsmen and hot temperament will be the evil effects in the Antar Dasha of Mangal (Mars), if he is placed in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya from Lagn, be associated with, or receives a Drishti from malefics in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

13-14. There will be some auspicious results at the commencement of the Antar Dasha of Rahu in the Dasha of Candr, but later there will be danger from the king, thieves and snakes, distress to cattle, loss of kinsmen and friends, loss of reputation and mental agony, if Rahu is placed in a Kendr, or in a Trikon.

15-16. Success in all ventures, gain of conveyances, garments etc. from the king etc. in the South-West direction will be derived, if Rahu in his Antar Dasha receives a Drishti from benefics, if Rahu is in Sahaj, Ari, Karm, or Labh, or, if Rahu is yuti with a Yog Karak Grah.
17-18. Loss of position, mental agony, distress to wife and children, danger of diseases, danger from the king, scorpions and snakes etc. will happen, if Rahu is weak and is placed in the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.

19-21. Pilgrimage to holy places, visits to sacred shrines, beneficence, inclination towards charitable deeds etc. will be the results, if Rahu is in a Kendr, in a Trikon, or in the 3rd, or the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha. There will be body troubles (physical afflictions), if Rahu is in Dhan, or in Yuvati. Rahu Japa and giving a goat in charity are the remedial measures for obtaining relief from the evil effects in the Antar Dasha of Rahu.

22-24½. Acquisition of a kingdom, auspicious celebrations at home, gains of clothes and ornaments, recognition from the king beneficence of the Isht Lord (Isht Devata), gains of wealth, land, conveyances, success in all ventures by the beneficence of the king will be the beneficial effects in the Antar Dasha of Guru (Jupiter) in the Dasha of Candr, if Guru is placed in a Kendr, or in a Trikon to Lagn, or, if Guru is in his own, or in his exaltation Rāśi.

25-28½. Destruction of preceptor (and father etc.) and children, loss of position, mental agony, quarrels, destruction of a house, conveyances and agricultural land will be the evil effects in his Antar Dasha, if Guru is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya, if Guru is combust, in his debilitation Rāśi, or be associated with malefics. Gains of cattle, grains, clothes and happiness from brothers, acquisition of property, valour, patience, oblations, celebrations, like marriage etc., gain of a kingdom etc. will be the favourable effects, if Guru is in 3rd, or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha.

29-31. Effects, like unpalatable food, journeys to places away from the homeland, will be derived, if Guru (Jupiter) is weak and is placed in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from Candr. There will be good effects at the commencement of the Antar Dasha and distress at its end. There will be premature death, if Guru is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. Remedial measures for obtaining relief from the above evil effects are recitation of Shiva Sahasranam Japa and giving gold in charity.

32-34. Effects, like birth of a son, friendship, gain of wealth and property, profits in business with the help of Sudras, increase in agricultural production, gains from son, riches and glory by the beneficence of the king, will be experienced in the Antar Dasha of Śani (Saturn) in the Dasha of Candr, if Śani is in a Kendr, or in a Trikon from Lagn, or, if Śani is in his own Rāśi, in his own Navāńś, in his exaltation Rāśi, if Śani receives a Drishti from, or is associated with benefics, or, if Śani is in Labh with strength.

35-35½. Effects, like visits to holy places, bathing in holy rivers etc., the creation of troubles by many people and distress from enemies, will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Śani, if Śani is in Ari, Randhr, Vyaya, or Dhan, or, if Śani is in his debilitation Rāśi.
36-38. Effects, like enjoyments and gains of wealth some times, while opposition, or quarrels with wife and children at other times, will be realized, if Śani is in a Kendr, or in a Trikon from the Lord of that Dasha, or is endowed with strength. If Śani is in Dhan, Yuvati, or Randhr, there will be physical distress. The remedial measures to be adopted for obtaining relief from the evil effects are Mrityunjaya Japa, giving in charity a black cow, or female buffalo.


39-41. Effects, like acquisition of wealth, recognition by the king, gain of clothes etc., discussions on Shastras gain of knowledge from society with learned and holy people, enjoyments, birth of children, satisfaction, profits in business, acquisition of conveyance and ornaments etc. will be experienced in the Antar Dasha of Budh (Mercury) in the Dasha of Candr, if Budh is in a Kendr, or in a Trikon, if Budh is in his own Rāśi, in his own Navāńś, or in his exaltation Rāśi, endowed with strength.


42-43½. Effects, like marriage, oblations (Yagya), charities, performance of religious rites, close relations with the king, social contacts with men of learning, acquisition of pearls, corals, Mani (jewels), conveyances, clothes, ornaments, good health, affections, enjoyments, drinking of Soma Rasa and other tasty syrups etc. will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Budh, if he is in a Kendr, or in a Trikon, or in the 11th, or in the 2nd from the Lord of the Dasha.


44-46. Pains in the body, loss in agricultural ventures, imprisonment, distress to wife and children will be the inauspicious effects, if Budh be in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or be in his debilitation Rāśi. If Budh is the Lord of Dhan, or Yuvati, there will be fear of fever. The remedial measures to be adopted for obtaining relief from the evil effects are recitation of Vishnu Sahasranam and giving a goat in charity.


47-48. Effects, like gain of wealth, enjoyment, happiness to wife and children, religious inclination etc., will arise in the Antar Dasha of Ketu in the Dasha of Candr, if Ketu is in a Kendr, in a Trikon, or Sahaj and is endowed with strength. There will be some loss of wealth at the commencement of the Antar Dasha. Later all will be well.
49-49½. Gain of wealth, cattle etc. will be the effects, if Ketu is in a Kendr, in the 9th, the 5th, or the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha and is equipped with strength. There will be loss of wealth at the end of the Antar Dasha.


50-52. There will be obstacles in ventures, due to interference by enemies and quarrels, if Ketu be in the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or receives a Drishti from, or is associated with malefics. If Ketu is in Dhan, or in Yuvati, there will be danger of affliction of the body with diseases. Mrityunjaya Japa will give relief in all the evil effects and will ensure gain of wealth and property with the beneficence of Lord Shiva.


53-55. Effects, like acquisition of a kingdom, gaining of clothes, ornaments, cattle, conveyances etc., happiness to wife and children, construction of a new house, availability of sweet preparations every day, use of perfumes, affairs with beautiful women, sound health etc. will be experienced in the Antar Dasha of Śukr (Venus) in the Dasha of Candr, if Śukr is in a Kendr, in a Trikon, in Labh, Bandhu, or Dharm, or in his exaltation Rāśi, or in his own Rāśi.


56. Physical soundness, good reputation, acquisition of more land and houses, will result, if Śukr is yuti with the Lord of the Dasha.


57-57½. There will be loss of landed property, children, wife and cattle and opposition from government, if Śukr is in his debilitation Rāśi, combust, or receives a Drishti from, or is associated with malefics.
58-60. If Śukr is in Dhan in his exaltation Rāśi, or in his own Rāśi, or is there, associated with the Lord of Labh, there will be acquisition of an underground hidden treasure, gain of land, enjoyment, birth of a son etc. Advancement of good fortune, fulfillment of ambitions with the beneficence of the king, devotion to deities and Brahmins, gain of jewels, like pearls etc. will result, if Śukr is yuti with Dharm’s, or Labh’s Lord.


61. Acquisition of more house property and agricultural land and gain of wealth and enjoyment will be the good effects, if Śukr is in a Kendr, or in a Trikon from the Lord of the Dasha.


62. Deportation to foreign lands, sorrows, death and danger from thieves and snakes will be the results, if Śukr is in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha.


63-64. There will be danger of premature death, if Śukr be the Lord of the 2nd, or 7th. The remedial measures to be adopted for obtaining relief from the evil effects are Rudra Japa and giving in charity a white cow and silver.


65-67. Recovery of a lost kingdom and wealth, happiness in the family, acquisition of villages and land with the kind assistance of one’s friends and the king, birth of a son, beneficence of Goddess Lakshmi, will be the beneficial results in the Antar Dasha of Sūrya (Sun) in the Dasha of Candr, if Sūrya is in his exaltation Rāśi, in his own Rāśi, in a Kendr, or in Putr, or in Dharm, or in Labh, or in Dhan, or in Sahaj. At the end of the Antar Dasha there is the likelihood of attacks of fever and lethargy.


68-70. Danger from the government, thieves and snakes, affliction with fever and troubles in foreign journey are the likely results, if Sūrya is in the 8th, or 12th from the Lord of the Dasha. If Sūrya is the Lord of Dhan, or Yuvati, there will be sufferings from fever in his Antar Dasha. Worship of Lord Shiva is the remedial measure to obtain relief from the above evil effects.


Effects of Antar Dashas in the Dasha of Mangal (Mars)

1-2½. Effects, like gains of wealth by the beneficence of the king, beneficence of Goddess Lakshmi, recovery of a lost kingdom and of wealth, birth of a son, will arise in the Antar Dasha of Mangal in his own Dasha, if he is in a Kendr, in Putr, in Dharm, in Labh, in Sahaj, or in Dhan, or be associated with the Lord of Lagn.

3-4. Fulfillment of ambitions by the beneficence of the king and acquisition of a house, land, cow, buffalo etc. will be the effects, if Mangal is in his exaltation, in his own Rāśi, or in his own Navāńś and is endowed with strength.


5-5½. Urinary troubles, wounds, danger from snakes and the king will be the results, if Mangal is in Randhr, or Vyaya, or is associated with, or receives a Drishti from malefics.
6-8. There will be mental agony and body pains, if Mangal is the Lord of Dhan, or Yuvati. Lord Shiva will give relief by restoring health and providing gains of wealth and happiness, if the person concerned performs Rudr Japa and gives a red-coloured bull in charity.
9-10½. Effects, like recognition from government, gain of house, land etc., happiness from son, extraordinary profits in business, bathing in holy rivers, like Ganges and foreign journeys, will be the auspicious effects in the Antar Dasha of Rahu in the Dasha of Mangal, if Rahu is in his Multrikon, in his exaltation Rāśi, in a Kendr, in Labh, Putr, or Dharm and is associated with benefics.


11-14. Danger from snakes, wounds, destruction of cattle, danger from animals, diseases, due to imbalance of bile and wind, imprisonment etc. will be the results, if Rahu is in Randhr, or Vyaya, or receives a Drishti from, or is associated with malefics. There will be loss of wealth, if Rahu is in Dhan and great danger of premature death, if he is in Yuvati. The remedial measure to be adopted to obtain relief from the above evil effects are Naga Puja, offering food to Brahmins and Mrityunjaya Japa. They will help in the prolongation of longevity.


15-16. Effects, like good reputation and renown, honours by government, increase in wealth and grains, happiness at home, gain of property, happiness from wife and children etc. will be realized in the Antar Dasha of Guru (Jupiter) in the Dasha of Mangal, if Guru is in Dharm, or Putr, in a Kendr, or in Labh, or in Dhan, or, if Guru is in his exalted, or own Navāńś.


17-19½. Acquisition of a house, land, well-being, gain of property, sound health, good reputation, gains of cattle, success in business, happiness to wife and children, reverence from government, gain of wealth etc. will be beneficial effects, if Guru is in a Kendr, in a Trikon, or in the 11th from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Guru is associated with the Lord of Dharm, Karm, or Bandhu, or Lagn, or, if Guru is in a benefic Navāńś etc.


20-22. Danger from thieves, snakes, wrath of the king, bilious diseases, oppression by goblins (Prot), loss of servants and co-borns, will be evil effects, if Guru is in Ari, Randhr, or in Vyaya, or, if Guru is in his debilitation Rāśi, or, if Guru is associated with, or receives a Drishti from malefics, or, if Guru is otherwise weak. There will be suffering from fever, or danger of premature death, if Guru is the Lord of Dhan. The remedial measure to be adopted to combat the above evil effects is recitation of Shiva Sahasranam.


23-25. Effects, like recognition from the king, increase in reputation, gain of wealth and grains, happiness from children and grandchildren, increase in the number of cows etc. will be experienced in the Antar Dasha of Śani (Saturn) in the Dasha of Mangal, if Śani is in a Kendr, in a Trikon, in his Multrikon, in his exalted, or his own Navāńś, or, if Śani is associated with the Lord of Lagn, or, if Śani is associated with benefics. Results will generally fructify on Saturdays in the month of Śani.


26-26½. Danger from Yavana kings (foreign dignitaries), loss of wealth, imprisonment, possibility of affliction with diseases, loss in agricultural production will result, if Śani is in his debilitation Rāśi, or in an enemy Rāśi, or, if Śani is in Randhr, or in Vyaya.


27-29½. Effects, like great danger, loss of life, wrath of king, mental agony, danger from thieves and fire, punishment by the king, loss of co-borns, dissensions amongst members of the family, loss of cattle, fear of death, distress to wife and children, imprisonment etc. will be felt, if Śani is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord and is associated with malefics.


30-32. There will be journeys to foreign lands, loss of reputation, violent actions, loss from sale of agricultural lands, loss of position, agony, defeat in battle, urinary troubles etc., if Śani is in a Kendr, in the 11th, or in the 5th from the Lord of the Dasha.


33-35. Effects, like death, danger from the king and thieves, rheumatism, pains, danger from the enemy and members of the family, will be experienced, if Śani is in the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha and is associated with malefics. There will be relief from the evil effects by the beneficence of Lord Shiva, if Mrityunjaya is performed in the prescribed manner.


36-37½. Effects, like association with pious and holy persons, performance of Ajaya Japa, charities, observance of religious rites, gain of reputation, inclination towards diplomacy, availability of sweetish preparations, acquisition of conveyances, clothes and cattle etc., conferment of authority in the king’s retinue, success in agricultural projects etc., will be experienced in the Antar Dasha of Budh (Mercury) in the Dasha of Mangal, if Budh is in a Kendr, or in a Trikon from Lagn.


38-39. Diseases of heart, imprisonment, loss of kinsmen, distress to wife and children, destruction of wealth and cattle etc. will result, if Budh is in his debilitation Rāśi, if Budh is combust, or, if Budh is in Ari, Randhr, or Vyaya.


40-40½. There will be journeys to foreign lands, increase in the number of enemies, affliction with many kind of ailments, antagonism with the king, quarrels with kinsmen etc., if Budh be associated with the Lord of the Dasha.


41-43½. Fulfillment of all ambitions, gain of wealth and grains, recognition by the king, acquisition of a kingdom, gain of clothes and ornaments, attachment to many kind of musical instruments, attainment of the position of a Commander of an Army, discussions on Shastras and Puranas, gain of riches to wife and children and beneficence of Goddess Lakshmi will be the very auspicious results, if Budh is in a Kendr, or Trikon from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Budh is in his exaltation Rāśi.


44-45½. Effects, like defamation, sinful thinking, harsh speech, danger from thieves, fire and the king, quarrels without reason, fear of attacks by thieves and dacoits (armed robber bands) during travels, will be derived, if Budh is in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from Mangal, or is associated with malefics.


46-47. There will be a possibility of critical illness in the Antar Dasha of Budh, if he is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. Remedial measures to obtain relief from these evil effects are recitation of Vishnu Sahasranam and giving a horse in charity.


48-49½. Beneficence of the king, gain of wealth, little gains of land at the commencement of the Dasha and substantial later, birth of a son, conferment of authority by government, gain of cattle etc. will be the results in the Antar Dasha of Ketu in the Dasha of Mangal, if Ketu is in a Kendr, in a Trikon, in Sahaj, or Labh, or, if Ketu is associated with, or receives a Drishti from benefics.


50-51½. Birth of a son, increase in reputation, beneficence of Goddess Lakshmi, gains of wealth from employees, attainment of the position of a Commander of an Army, friendship with the king, performance of oblations, gains of clothes and ornaments etc. will be the beneficial effects, if Ketu is a Yog Karak and is endowed with strength. (Ketu assumes the role of a Yog Karak, if he is yuti with a Yog Karak Grah (Lord of a Kendr and a Trikon)).


52-54. Effects, like quarrels, tooth trouble, distress from thieves and tigers, fever, dysentery, leprosy and distress to wife and children etc. will be experienced, if Ketu is in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha. If Ketu is in Dhan, or in Yuvati, there will be diseases, disgrace, agony and loss of wealth.


55-56½. Effects, like acquisition of a kingdom, great enjoyment and comfort of luxuries, gain of elephants, horses, clothes etc., will be derived in the Antar Dasha of Śukr (Venus) in the Dasha of Mangal, if Śukr is in a Kendr to Lagn, if Śukr is in his exaltation, or in his own Rāśi, or, if Śukr is Lagn’s, Putr’s, or Dharm’s Lord. If Śukr is related to Lagn’s Lord, there will be happiness to wife and children, opulence and glory and increased good fortune.


57-60. Gain of property, celebrations on the birth of a son, gain of wealth from the employer, acquisition of a house, land, villages etc. by the beneficence of the sovereign, will be the results, if Śukr is in the 5th, the 9th, the 11th, or the 2nd from the Lord of the Dasha. In the last part of the Dasha there will be functions of songs and dances and bathing in holy water. If Śukr is connected with, or related to the Lord of Karm, there will be construction of wells, reservoirs etc. and performance of religious, charitable and pious deeds.


61-62. There will be sorrows, physical distress, loss of wealth, danger from thieves and the king, dissensions in the family, distress to wife and children and destruction of cattle, if Śukr be in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or be associated with malefics.


63. If Śukr be the Lord of the 2nd, or the 7th, there will be pains in the body in his Antar Dasha. For regaining good health the remedial measure to be adopted is giving a cow, or female buffalo in charity.


64-66. Effects, like acquisition of conveyances, gain of reputation, birth of a son, growth of wealth, amicable atmosphere in the family, sound health, potency, recognition by the the king, extraordinary profits in business and audience with the king etc. will be experienced in the Antar Dasha of Sūrya (Sun) in the Dasha of Mangal, if Sūrya is in his exaltation, in his own Rāśi, or, if Sūrya is in a Kendr, in a Trikon, or in Labh along with Karm’s Lord and with Labh’s Lord.


67-67½. Distress to the body, agony, failure in ventures, possibilities of suffering from troubles in the forehead, fever, dysentery etc. will be the effects, if Sūrya is in the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th from the Lord of the Dasha, or, if Sūrya is associated with malefics.


68-69. There will be attacks of fever, danger from snakes and poison and distress to son, if Sūrya be the Lord of the 2nd, or the 7th. The remedial measure to gain good health and wealth is to perform worship of Sūrya in the prescribed manner.


70-73. Acquisition of more kingdom, gain of perfumes, clothes, construction of reservoirs, shelters for cows etc., celebrations of auspicious functions, like marriage etc., happiness to wife and children, good relations with parents, acquisition of property by the beneficence of the sovereign, success in the desired projects will be the effects in the Antar Dasha of Candr (Moon) in the Dasha of Mangal, if Candr is in her exaltation Rāśi, or in her own Rāśi, or in a Kendr, or in Dharm, or in Bandhu, or in Karm, or in Lagn along with the Lords of those Bhavas. The good effects will be realized in full, if Candr is waxing. Waning Candr will reduce the impact of the effects to some extent.


74-76. The effects, like death, distress to wife and children, loss of lands, wealth and cattle and danger of a war etc. will be experienced, if Candr is in his debilitation Rāśi, or, if Candr is in his enemy Rāśi, or, if Candr is in Ari, in Randhr, or in Vyaya from Lagn, or from the Lord of the Dasha. There will be the possibility of premature death, distress to the body and mental agony, if Candr is Dhan’s, or Yuvati’s Lord. The remedial measures to be adopted to obtain relief from the above evil effects, are recitation of Mantras of the Goddess Durga and the Goddess Lakshmi.


To Follow- Effects of Antara Dasha in the Dasha-III
ॐ श्री गुरावे नमः !
ॐ नमः शिवाय!

Sianala, Montreal, Apr 2010

Mar 24, 2010

Shri Ramachandra

As today is Shri Rama's Birth Anniversary, here is an article by Swami Sivananda,

Introduction

O Rama! O Raghava!
Thou art an ocean of mercy.
Thou art Maryada Purushottama.
Thou art the refuge of devotees.
I have filled my being With Thy love.
I installed Thee In my heart.
Om Sri Ramaya Namah.

The gods, the Gandharvas, Siddhas and holy Rishis approached Brahma and said, 


"O venerable ! The demon Ravana is harassing us in various ways through his power on account of Your boon to him, we are not able to check him. Please protect us."

In the meanwhile, Hari arrived. He said to the gods, "O gods! Be not afraid. I shall incarnate on earth to protect you all and destroy the wicked Ravana."


Lord Vishnu divided Himself into four portions and chose King Dasaratha for His father.


The Birth

King Dasaratha who was endowed with good fortune, who was devoted to truth, who vas brave and famous, was without a son. He was very much troubled in his heart. He approached his family preceptor Vasishtha and said, 

"O my venerable master! I have no issue to carry on the line. I am troubled with the sorrow of being childless."

Vasishtha said, 


"O righteous king! You will beget four mighty sons. Bring Rishya Sringa. Perform at once the sacrifice called the Putrakameshti."

Dasaratha brought the Rishi to Ayodhya and performed the sacrifice. The God of Fire appeared from the fire of the sacrifice. He had a golden vessel full of divine Payasa. 


He said, "O best of kings! Take this Payasa made by the gods in heaven. Give it to your worthy wives. You shall beget by them mighty sons."

Dasaratha obtained the permission of Vasishtha and Rishya Sringa and gave the Payasa half and half to his queens Kausalya and Kaikeyi. Sumitra also went there. She also wanted to take a portion of the Payasa. Kausalya joyfully gave her half of her share. Kaikeyi also gave her half of her share with immense joy. All the queens became pregnant.


In the tenth month, Kausalya gave birth to a son of superhuman form. On the ninth lunar day of the bright half of the month of Chaitra, under the star Punarvasu, and Lagna Karkata (the auspicious zodiacal sign of cancer), the five constellations in the ascendent, appeared on earth the great and prosperous Sri Rama with mighty arms, the eternal Lord, the Master of the world, the joy of Dasaratha. He bore all the auspicious marks on His fair body. His form was effulgent like a thousand suns.


Bharata was born to Kaikeyi. Sumitra gave birth to two sons, twins, Lakshmana and Satrughna. At their birth, the Gandharvas sang and the Apsaras danced in joy. There was a shower of flowers from above.


King Dasaratha gave to Brahmins a thousand villages, gold, clothes, jewels and cows. He performed the birth ceremony of Jatakarma.


Vasishtha conferred the names. Kausalya’s son was named Rama, because He gave joy and happiness to all, because the Munis found in Him delight through Knowledge in order to cross this ocean of ignorance.


Bharata was so named, because he protected all. Lakshmana was so named, because he was endowed with auspicious attributes. Satrughna was given that name, as he was the destroyer of enemies.


Sri Rama was an Avatara of Lord Hari; Lakshmana was an Avatara of Adisesha; Bharata and Satrughna were Avataras of Conch and Discus. Sita was an Avatara of Sri Lakshmi.


All the sons of Dasaratha were heroic and virtuous. They were well-versed in the Vedas. They were also very well trained in horsemanship, in encounters with sword and shield, in warcraft and kingcraft.


These princes were extremely handsome, strong, virtuous, holy and contented from their very boyhood. They were patient, brave, truthful and firm. They soon captivated the heart of the public.
Sri Rama excelled His brothers in bravery and truthfulness. Of all the four brothers, Sri Rama was a paragon of virtues.


The Divine Virtues of Rama

He was well accomplished, beautiful and endowed with royal marks. He was the foremost of those who were skilled in bows and arrows. He had His sway all over the world.
He had eyes like lotus-petals and a countenance like full moon. He had a deep voice. He had equally proportionate limbs. His gait was slow and majestic. It was that of a lion. He had four lines on His thumb. He had a pointed nose. He had high forehead.


Sri Rama possessed red eyes and arms that were sinewy. 

His steps were like those of an elephant. 
He had long arms, broad shoulders, and black and curly hair. 
He was valiant and glowing with splendour. 
He was in no way inferior to Indra himself in battle. 
He was well-versed in holy scriptures and equal to Brihaspati in wisdom. 
He was skilled in every science. 
He was an object of love and reverence with all people. 
He had his senses under perfect control. 
His enemies were pleased to see him. 
He was the terror of the wicked and the protector of the virtuous. 
He was endowed with keen intelligence. 
He could never be vanquished by anyone.

Sri Rama’s glory and powers were unlimited. 


He was peerless on earth. 
He was free from malice. 
He was gentle and was the protector of his people. 
He always addressed the people in gentle words. 
He never used any harsh words even when somebody addressed him rudely.

Rama was not only kind and affectionate, but generous and considerate for the feelings of all around Him. He had a splendid physique and winning manners. 


He had a magnanimous personality. 
He was extremely noble, generous, chivalrous and fearless. 
He was very simple and absolutely free from ostentation.

Sri Rama was wise and virtuous. 


He was effulgent like the sun, in forgiveness like the earth, in intelligence like Brihaspati, in frame like Vasava, in prowess like Indra. 
He observed ascetic vows and honoured saints. 
He would forget hundreds of evils done to him, but would gratefully remember a single act of kindness ever shown.

In the leisure when he was not engaged in his martial exercises, he had discussions on the Shastras with the wise and the aged people. 


He always followed the right in every walk of His life and never swerved from His royal duties.
If anybody would approach Him, He would talk to him first. 

He was exceedingly powerful, but never haughty for that. 
He was the upholder of the four castes. He conferred honour upon people. 
He was worshipped by all. 
He was well-versed in polity and was greatly devoted to the Brahmins.
Rama was a friend of the poor and chastiser of the wicked. 

He was a cosmic benefactor. He was well-versed in religion, social customs and laws. 
He looked after the welfare of His subjects, and the people too loved Him immensely. 
He never indulged in profane and irrelevant talks. 
He had mastery over Yajurveda, Dhanur Veda, the Vedangas, etc. Whenever people put a question to Him, He answered them wisely, like Brihaspati. 
He was skilful in the use of all arms. He was honoured by the scholars of the Vedas. 
He was proficient in philosophy and poetry.
Sri Rama never spoke a lie even in extreme danger or peril. 

He was brave, candid and modest. 
He was the source of all good. He always respected His superiors. 
He was free from idleness. He was ever vigilant. He sought no evil. 
He had perfect control over anger.
He was ever ready to keep a vigilant watch over His own faults. 

He had aged and pious Brahmins for His guide.
He was an expert rider, a great warrior, a valiant general. 

He had great skill in the military manoeuvres. 
He was unconquered even by the gods. 
He was free from the evil habit of carping.
Sri Rama was happy in adversity, calm in miseries, intrepid in dangers.
Rama was a mighty hero. He was the hero of heroes. 

He killed single-handed great and renowned warriors like Khara and Dushana. 
He vanquished the invincible Vali.Sri Rama’s Dedication to Truth and Duty
Sri Rama, the hero of Valmiki’s Ramayana, is an embodiment of every social and domestic virtue. 
His sense of filial duty is unparalleled in the history of the world.
He kicked off the throne and the pleasures of the senses and the world to fulfil the words of His father.
If Rama would have longed for the throne, it was quite easy for Him to get it. 

He was very popular. He was the mightiest of heroes; 
He destroyed the Rakshasas and bent the tremendous bow of Lord Siva. But, 
He did not show the least physical force. He gladly accepted what was dictated by the cruel and wicked Kaikeyi. Throne possessed less fascination for Him than the obedience to His father’s behests. He kicked off the kingdom and the comforts of a king. 
He gladly accepted the exile. The laudable virtues of Sri Rama cannot be adequately described.
Sri Rama’s life was a life of holy obedience, of stainless purity, of matchless simplicity, laudable contentment, commendable self-sacrifice, and remarkable renunciation. 

He paid equal respect to His mother and His step-mothers, and revered His Guru.
Sri Rama is known as Maryada Purushottama. 

He adhered to the injunctions of the Shastras. 
He led the life of an ideal householder to teach the world the Dharmas of a Grihastha. 
He never swerved an inch from truth and duty.
His adherence to duty was remarkable and illustrious. 

He even abandoned His wife who was His life, heart and soul to ensure the good of His subjects, and sacrificed His personal happiness. 
He was prepared to sacrifice His very life even to secure the contentment of His people and to stick to His duty. 
He lived for His people.
Sita once told Rama to seek shelter in a safe place and to let the forest dwellers alone, as there was much danger there. Rama’s reply revealed His firm determination to adhere to truth and to His duty, as a king, to protect those who took shelter under Him. Sri Rama said, "O Sita, I may even give up life, or you, or Lakshmana; but can never give up the performance of My word, given particularly to helpless Brahmins. Rama speaks but once and never fails to keep up His promise".


Rama Rajya (Rama's Rule)

Lord Rama was Maryada Purushottama. 
He was a Prema Murti. He was an ideal son, an ideal brother, an ideal husband, an ideal friend, and an ideal king. He can be taken to embody all the highest deals of man. 
He led an ideal life of a householder to teach humanity. 
He ruled His people so nicely that His rule came to be called Rama Rajya, meaning the rule of righteousness, the rule which bestows on all happiness and prosperity.

Rama was an ideal king. 


He ruled the kingdom in a wonderful way. 
He was just and righteous. 
He was courageous and kind. 
He was endowed with a gentle and generous disposition. 
He was civil and courteous.
Therefore His subjects loved Him immensely. 

Not a single man was unhappy during His regime. 
He often used to say, "I will do anything and everything to please My subjects; and, if necessary, I can even abandon My dear wife for their sake." That is the reason why His reign was called "Rama Rajya." There were not dacoits during His regime. 

All led a virtuous life. 
Nobody spoke any untruth. 
Anybody could place a bag of gold or jewels even in the main street. 

No one would touch it even.

Rama Rajya was based on truth. Dharma was its foundation. 

Shastras were the guiding principles. Rishis, Yogis, Munis and Brahma Jnanis were the guiding lights. 
The Vedas were respected and followed. 

Therefore, Rama Rajya endured and prospered. And it is even now spoken of as the most perfect form of government.

The government of Sri Rama was an ideal one. 

Rama’s kingdom was free from evil-doers, thieves and dacoits. 
People did not put locks to the doors, nor bars to their windows. 
A bag of gold could be kept quite safe even in the highways. 
No calamity ever befell anyone. 
The aged people never performed the funeral rites of the young. 
No one injured another. 
Everyone was devoted to Dharma, righteousness or duty. 
All the people always narrated Sri Rama’s stories. 
They always uttered Rama, Rama. 
The whole world reverberated with the Name of Rama.
In due season, rain and shine came. 
The air was fresh and cool. 
The trees were laden with plenty of fruits. 
There were abundant flowers of sweet fragrance. 
There were plenty of crops in the fields.
Every man had a long life. 

He had children and grandchildren. 
Wives were devoted to their husbands. 
They were chaste and pure.

All the people were hale and hearty. 

They were rich, contented and virtuous. 
They were free from disease, greed and sorrow. 
They were truthful, righteous and self-controlled. 
They led a pure and taintless life.

The Brahmins were well-versed in the Vedas. 

They were virtuous. 
They stuck to their own duties. 
The Kshatriyas were brave. 
The Vaishyas and Sudras did their Svadharma. 
They were free from passion, greed and envy. 
The twice-born were faithful to the rites and scriptures. 
They were truthful in their words and deeds. 
They had God-fearing nature. T
hey had love for all creatures.
The troops were very strong and brave. 

They were fierce like fire. 
They never retraced their steps in battle. 
They guarded the ramparts well.
There were neither want nor fear nor pain anywhere. 

The sons were noble and manly. 
The daughters were handsome, modest and pure.
Every town and province had plenty of gold and corn.

Fathers never lost their children, nor did wives their husbands.
Poverty was unknown in Rama’s kingdom. 

Everybody had horses, cattle, gold and grain. 
Nobody spoke falsehood. 
No one envied others’ wealth. 
The poorest man was richly blessed with wealth and knowledge.
Sri Rama’s dominion was free from fire, flood, storm, fever, famine and disease.
Who can describe the glory of Rama’s empire? 

Hence it was called Rama Rajya.Rama Nama Mahima

Rama Nama or the Name of Lord Rama is a blessing which millions of Hindus have treasured in their hearts since ages past. It is the supreme purifier of the mind of man, the bestower of perennial joy, the giver of peace and the key to the gate of immortality.

You must learn to take the Name of Rama with full devotion and faith. When you study the Ramayana of Tulsidas, you will learn how great the divine power of that blessed Name is.


Rama’s Name, form and conduct have all been the objects of constant remembrance, contemplation and emulation for people since ages. 


The word Rama is interpreted in the Ramarahasyopanishad as the combination of the essence of the Narayana-Ashta-Akshara and the Siva-Pancha-Akshara, i.e., Ra and Ma, without which the Ashtakshara and the Panchakshara not only do not give their proper meaning, but give the opposite meaning. Rama Nama is also considered as the essence of the Thousand Names of the Lord. It is the Taraka Mantra, the vessel which takes the mortal across the ocean of Samsara or death. The power of the Name is well realised when it is known that even the incorrect pronunciation thereof turned rogue Ratnakara into sage Valmiki.

Rama Nama burns ignorance, passion and sin. 

With knowledge or without knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, when the word Rama is pronounced, it showers a rain of good on the devotee. 

Sri Rama Brahma Tarakam.: Sri Rama is Brahman who takes one across Samsara. 
Rama is one in whom Yogins sport (Ramante) i.e., the Self within. 
Once you take refuge in Him, your welfare becomes His responsibility.

Gandhiji writes: "You might ask me why I tell you to use the word Rama and not one of the many other Names of the Creator. True; His Names are as many as and more than the leaves on a tree, and I might, for instance, ask you to use the word God. But what meaning, what associations, would it have for you here? In order to enable you to feel anything when repeating the word God, I should have to teach you some English. I should have to explain to you foreign people’s thoughts and associations.


"But in telling you to repeat the Name of Rama, I am giving you a Name worshipped since countless generations by the people of this land,—a Name familiar to the very animals and birds, the very trees and stones of Hindusthan, through many thousand years. You will learn from Ramayana how a stone by the roadside sprang to life at the touch of Rama’s foot as He passed by. You must learn to repeat the blessed Name of Rama with sweetness and such devotion that the birds will pause in their singing to listen to you, that the very trees will bend their leaves towards you, stirred by the divine melody of that Name.


Kabir sent Kamal to Tulsidas. In the presence of Kamal, Tulsidas wrote Ram Nam on a Tulasi leaf and sprinkled the juice over five hundred lepers. All were cured. Kamal was quite astonished. Then Kabir sent Kamal to blind Surdas. Surdas asked Kamal to bring the corpse that was floating in the river. The corpse was brought. Surdas repeated ‘Ram’ (not the full name Rama) only once in one ear of the corpse, and it was brought back to life. Kamal’s heart was filled with awe and wonder. Such is the power of God’s Name.

The Name of Sri Rama is sweeter than the sweetest objects. It is the haven of peace. It is the very life of pure souls. It is the purifier of all purifying agencies. It quenches the consuming fire of worldly desires. It awakens the knowledge of God which is dormant in our hearts. It bathes the aspirant in the ocean of divine bliss. Glory to Sri Rama and His Name.


The means by which Sri Rama can be reached is to take His Name and to remain saturated in it. Always remain drunk, imbibing the Lord’s sweet Name. Let no ideas of purity or impurity enter your mind. There is no unholy object in this world. Should there be any, it becomes the holiest of the holy by contact with the Lord’s Name. Illusion, notwithstanding all her efforts, fails to get hold of him who remains deeply absorbed in the Lord’s Name and love.


Why Lord Rama Behaved Like a Man

Some people say: "Sri Rama is only an ordinary man. He is not an Incarnation of God. He wept bitterly when He lost His wife. His bewailings rent the clouds when Lakshmana fell down on the ground in an unconscious state, being struck with the arrow of Indrajit. Why did Rama, the Supreme Being, forget His real divine nature? He was sunk in the ocean of sorrow at the ordeal of Sita. If Rama always knew His true Self, why did He grieve for the loss of Sita?".

The answer to this question is that verily Rama was the Supreme Self. He never moved or did anything. He was never subject to joy or sorrow, birth or death, pleasure or pain. 


Through His life, Sri Rama behaved like an ordinary man only. He had to do that, because Ravana had a boon that he could not be killed by Devas, Asuras, Rakshasas, Yakshas, serpents, bears, etc. 

He belittled the strength of man in his pride. Ravana could only be killed by a man. 
So Sri Rama had to show that He was an ordinary man only. Otherwise, He would be disqualified for destroying Ravana, if He exhibited Himself to be a God, according to the boon of Brahma.

The Transcendent Divinity That Is Rama

To a devotee, Rama is not simply a good and great person, but God Himself. Rama is the son of Dasaratha, the King of Ayodhya, as well as the divine, omnipresent God; Self, Atman or Brahman. The destruction of the ten-headed Ravana by Rama is the annihilation of the mind with the ten senses. Worship of Rama is the worship of the Virat Purusha Himself. Read the prayers offered by Mandodari and Brahma in the Yuddha-Khanda of the Valmiki Ramayana. They refer to Rama as the one Creator of the universe, the God of all, the Ruler of all.

Sri Rama Navami

Rama Navami falls on the ninth day of the bright half of the month Chaitra (March-April). 
This is the birthday of Shri Rama, the seventh divine Incarnation. 
This is the most important festival of the Vaishnava sect of Hindus. 
All Saivites also do the celebration. 
Some keep strict fast. Temples are decorated and the image of Rama adorned with costly ornaments. 
The Ramayana is read in the temples. 
At Ayodhya in Fyzabad, a big bathing fair is held on this day.
In the south of India, Shri Rama Navami Utsava is celebrated for nine days with great fervour and devotion by the devotees of Shri Rama.
May you all attain the final beatitude of life through intense devotion towards Shri Rama! May you live immersed in the ecstasy of divine love and Suddha Prem! May Shri Rama, who is effulgent like million suns, who is adored by the gods and devotees, protect you all!


May Shri Ram bestow His choicest blessings on you all! May you all live drowned in the ocean of divine ecstasy through constant repetition of Shri Rama’s Name.


May peace be unto all!
May prosperity be unto all!
May happiness be unto all!
Let us all sing:
Om Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram
Om Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram.

ॐ नमः शिवाय!

Sianala, Montreal Mar2010

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