ASTROLOGY

Astrology in Bhagavad Gita

During the war of mahabharat when Arjun entered in depression zone by seeing all the relatives in front of him in the battlefield then shri Krishna had taught him some mysterious facts of life and these lessons are famous as 'Shreemad Bhawad Geeta'. The shlok given in this book are actually the words of shree krishna and therefore are great sacred and taken as mantra or spell by the krishna devotees.

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The Gita says;

• “Do your duty to the best of your ability without worrying about the results.” A farmer has control over how he works his land, yet no control over the harvest. But, he cannot expect a harvest if he does not work his land.
• “Perceive that God is present equally in all beings”
• “Treat all beings equally.”
• The four goals of human life are:
  • Doing one’s duty
  • Earning wealth
  • Material and sensual enjoyment (with senses under control)
  • Attaining salvation

The Gita differentiates between knowledge required to earn wealth from knowledge required to attain salvation.

The aim of the Gita doctrine is to lead one to tranquility, happiness and equanimity. No rituals are prescribed. The Gita says that the world needs different religions, cults and deities to meet the vastly different needs of individuals.

The main thing about this Geeta is that it is actually not for any religious person or community but it is just for the welfare of society. It has revealed the secret regarding how to live a successful life, what is importance of karma yoga, what is the importance of life, how to deal with different situations of life etc. It is a fact that if any one read this and contemplate seriously then no doubt it has the power to change the complete life of a person. It provides great tips to develop our personality into a super developed personality. 

Here in this article we are going to provide the importance of all the 18 lessons present in the bhagwad geeta which will help every one about the real importance of this great epic.

Geeta is told by Shree krishna to Arjun about 7000 years ago on the aspicious day of ekadashi. This great incident was happened in the place known as Kurukshetra battlefield.

There are 700 shloks are present in bhagwad geeta which are describing about bhakti yoga, gyan yoga, karma yoga. In this it is cleared that how to live a stress free life and how to achieve Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha easily by doing our work. 

What Bhagavad Gita teaches us

The Hindu scripture is 5,151 years old but is still relevant in today’s time.

Srimad Bhagavad Gita is a divine song sung by lord Krishna. It is 5,151 years old yet it is still absolutely new and relevant in today’s time. That explains why it is a universal source of inspiration, equally for everyone. Even after ages neither is there a single revised version of Gita nor enlarged one. It stands the test of time and situation. It is quite pragmatic and the thought process in it is quite scientific.

Nobody wants tension, pressure, restiveness, sorrow, grief and mourning, but no one is spared either. All these have veritable presence in our life. So go through Gita and try to live the way it guides. The Gita gives you the unique way of life that eases off your tension and you enjoy a happy life. Gita, apart from being a religious scripture, is a scripture of life as well. It is a way of life based on faith and devotion. Reading Gita is good enough but it has a lot more to it. It is there for you to live it. live like Gita. “Jiyo Gita ke sang, seekho jeene ka dhang.” (live with the Gita, learn the righteous way of life.)

There are three basic yogas of Gita that enlighten us about wholeness of life. The life that doesn’t look beyond body is materialistic ie hedonism. It’s hollowness of life. And this materialistic life and hedonism invite tension, fear, sorrow that we face. The question is how this life can be full without divine light in it, lord Krishna in Gita says: ‘Mamanusmar’. That is always keep him in mind while doing all you do. The intention is to make life full of energy by connecting yourself with the Almighty.  Inaction is a life of hesitation. So Gita calls for a life awakened. It preaches inner awakening. Gyan Yoga of Gita is proper use of intellectual faculty. If there is wisdom only then life can be good. The moment we lose wisdom the life takes the fallen path. And your fall is inevitable. That’s why Gita holds: “Budhinashat pranashyati” (loss of wisdom is loss of life force.)

It’s time we go upright mentally so that our thoughts don’t breed tension and be a cause for our fall, rather they be our vital energy. It’s very much possible. And Bhakti Yoga of Gita is there to make it so. Think of tension, pressure, flip-flop in decision-making and the likes that we try to brave in our thought and you would say: how is this a good life. Again Gita comes to rescue, in fact, as a remedy for indecision and a fragile mental state. So it is no exaggeration to declare Gita as a remedy not just a preaching. Of Karma Yoga Gita’s inspiration is crystal clear: don’t make a tyag of karma rather do your karma with a sense of tyag. It means: stay true to duty; focus on duty, not on rights. In fact, Gita is a very useful and apt inspiration of a healthy, enlightened and positive thought. Take the right path. Gita be the geet of life. Be the song of peace and love.

Bhagavat Gita does not say anything about astrology and numerology. In simple terms, it talks about a concept of absolute truth. Since the concept is beyond words and thoughts, all a human being can do is only to act, in accordance with the principles of dharma. Dharma is the principle by which all beings are sustained. Those who preserve dharma has to act according to the principle of the dharma, given the fact, that the action is conditioned by time and place. Therefore, instead of getting embroiled and concerned about the situation, in which a human being is placed, there is a need to have a presence of mind to act in a manner, so as to preserve dharma, at the same time, without expecting any result thereof for the action that is performed and with a sense of duty enjoined on the person. Preservation of dharma is thus the right action and action that may result in destroying dharma is the wrong action. The action that is required defines the duty of every person in this world, given the situation and time. While explaining this as brief as possible in the second chapter (Sankhya yoga - yoga of logic or rationality) Arjuna has many doubts, questions and therefore Krishna’s advice covers the details of karma yoga (yoga of selfless action), jnana yoga (yoga of wisdom), bhakthi yoga (yoga of devotion).

Thus the book is about life management and not something religious or having theistic aspects. Belief system including faith, astrology, numerology, occult sciences do not and should not affect an action, that which, if not done rightly or not done, when required to be done, will destroy the sustainance of the life principle. Though the chapters are there describing the absolute truth and visual display of universal being (essentially a fraction of dimensionless limitless universe is described, these are only to explain to Arjuna and us that there is something intrinsic, inherent, all pervading consciousness existing, which is subtler than subtlest and grosser than grossest). Such an explanation is acceptable to a believer as well as verifiable by deep contemplation by a rationalist. To understand this, a human being can be in any faith or have no faith. In my humble opinion, Bhagavath Gita advices to all us to do our duty, that is bound on us and surrendering the result of action to a super being (if we believe in one) or to the nature or the course of time.

Bhagavad Gita has nothing to say about astrology, numerology was not known nor practiced in India when the Gita was written.

There is no mention of any Sankhya Shastra or Numerology in any of Indian vedic texts or scriptures. Although the Zoroastrians influenced and contributed for Chaldean numerology which is followed world wide today, the only reason for its miss would be , by the time Babylon kingdom and Sassanids were becoming strong, the Vedic people would have moved to Gangetic plains from the Iran plateau hence they would have missed Numerology or Sankhya Shastra. Although the numerals followed and adapted in Pahelvi (Iran’s Zend Avesta) and Sanskrit is both the same.

Hindu Astrology has too many variants, every province in India differed in its own version on astrology. There are two basic difference in the panchanga formation itself, the Lunar and Solar Calendar. The North India follows Lunar calendar and South India follows Solar Calendar. If we consider Varahamira, Parashara, Kalidasa, Gopala, Ratnakara as eminent Astrologers who are followed with Lunar Calendar, There are Nandhi, Agastya, Bhrigu, Vishwamitra, Atri from the south who have authored astrology practices with Solar Calendar. There are many modern astrologers also who have given us numerous variants like KP system, Lal Kitab, KN Rao etc. It is needless to say that there are hundreds of home grown indigenous customs of charting astrological maps and predictions.

Astrology is not given enough importance in Vedic beliefs nor in Hindu beliefs in general. In fact we question the very existence of gods in our scriptures, an entire chapter of Tharka is devoted to it. Hence, those who are knowledgeable about Vedas and our Scriptures will not believe Astrological predictions nor they would advice to others.

• The first rule in Astrological predictions is Never to predict future to Beggars and Kings, since the prediction will be the same for both and their life also would be very similar to both.
• The second rule is to know that Astrology is suitable for average people, since the predictions are for average people only, if the person in question is extraordinary then the prediction will not suit the person.
• The third rule is any person can change his fate by changing his will-power and confidence or if the native changes his character or if the native leaves away his karmabhumi (his country) then astrological predictions doesn’t work

This is the reason why people who know vedas well or know Hinduism well will not bother about Astrology. And also, Astrologers and sooth sayers are considered as fraudsters and deceivers in all our ancient neethi stories (moral stories).

The perfect astrology and astronomy is A part of Veda called “Vedanga” Astrology is more about the numbers about day, hour, second, year and so on without these numbers 0 to 9 there is no human understanding of concept of any CALCULATION in this world.

To Tell you a fact who does not like to hear about the divination. Even the most ardent atheist wants something about his future being foretold. Indian astrology is not simply the planets and numbers but it is born out of the essence of the finest knowledge, flawless thinking and most often the divine words which come from ancient sages and seers is so authentic and mostly astrologers for their lack of understanding about the various calculations and rules do fail in their predictions many times but never astrology which is part of divine Veda is mostly beyond the common man’s rudimentary understanding and knowledge. Hence the understanding of this Vedanga needs an blessed expert to reveal the divination.

Hinduism is not a religions but a way of life and so also our astrology which is a part of life and let me repeat the golden word “ASTROLOGY NEVER FAILS BUT ASTROLOGERS do fail ”

According to Gita there is nothing like destiny and we get results as per our earned karma. Then why is wearing stones, doing puja for graha shanti or repetition of certain mantra by astrologers done to solve certain problems of certain people? Does this have any meaning if I believe in Gita?

Through Bagvad Githa, Lord Krishna conveys us two different and seemly opposite concepts i.e. Karma and Destiny. These two concepts though seem to be opposite are actually two sides of the same coin.

Let us take the first concept i.e. Destiny. Destiny is fateful, something or event which is going to happen that cannot be averted or reversed.

Krishna says He has already killed Kauravas and Arjun will be only instrumental in killing them.

In other words, Kauravas were destined to die irrespective of whether Arjun fights the wars or not. Why they were destined to die? because of their Karma.

Karma by Kauravas were inclined towards adharma and Lord Krishna had taken birth to destroy adharma and re establish dharma. If Kauravas had changed their karma, war would have been averted and so many lives would not have been lost.

But Kauravas did not change their ways. Why? because they were bound by certain beliefs or thinking. Duryodhan believed that he was the rightful king because his father was the king. He felt Pandavas were trying to take away his kingdom wrongfully. He believed it was ethical or right to take what was his, by hook or by crook. This belief or thinking lead him to behave unethically which lead to his downfall and death for himself and his near and dear ones.

in short, our beliefs, our thinking, our actions/karmas will give certain results. Because we don’t change our beliefs or our thinking, our karmas don’t change and so our destiny.

So our destiny is strongly connected with our karma. Arjun had a choice to fight the war. Results of the war were not in his control.

We have control only over our karmas but not our destiny. But destiny is dependent on our karma.

For example, whether we will be born rich or poor is not in our control. But how we will work towards building our lives is in our control.

When we drive on the road, we can control only over how to drive safely. But still we may meet accident which is not in our control.

In an unfortunate accident, if one loses his legs, there is nothing he can do about it. However, he can still think and act to live a good life. That is in his control.

So Karma does play it’s part along with destiny. Probably, person lost his legs because of his past karma.

Let us look and doing Puja and chanting Mantra. If we believe Lord Krishna, we will have to bear fruits of our karma. We will suffer for bad deeds and get rewarded for good deeds. We have no choice on that.

What Puja and Chanting Mantra can do is, reduce it’s effect or give you certain strength and mindset to overcome the difficulties. It is like carrying an umbrella during rainy season. Graha Shanti and wearing stones can have the same effect.

King Dasharath by mistake killed Shravan and was in turn cursed by his parents. “You will die grieving for your son like we are dying”. Kind Dasharath could not become a father. He thought he would never become a father and would die grieving for a son. Finally a rishi told him you are cursed to die in grieving for your son. To die grieving for your son, you need to have a son first. So do ‘Putraishti yagya’.

This story actually tells you about destiny and karma, and effects of Puja on our lives.

Lord Krishna says You will never receive unfavorable results for good karmas.

Lord Krishna also says to do your karma without worrying about the results. That is the best yoga to liberate your soul from the cycle of birth, disease, death and rebirth.

Is astrology discussed in Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads or other ancient holy texts of Hinduism? If yes, what is the overall point being conveyed about astrology and its adoption in regular life?

Views on Misnomer of Vedic Astrology -

• Most people erroneously call it Vedic Astrology whereas it has nothing to do with Veda. Astrology has seldom been discussed in Veda as a predictive tool. There are of course, references of astronomical phenomenon e.g., eclipse, seasons, constellations etc.
• The most books of predictive astrology, that the so called pandits refer to be Vedic, were created in India during the time of foreign cultural and political invasion.
• The usage of ‘Vedic’ with Astrological books was promoted by publishers to create an impression of being ancient text dating back to the beginning of Kali-yuga (3102 B.C.). This has been guided by apparent commercial interest equally echoed by the professional astrologers and due to ignorance of amateur astrologers.
• One of the highest valued books, Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra itself has an indication to the fact that the same dates back to 7th and early 8th century era. Do we think Vedanta originated during 7–8th Century?
• The authors of such books were largely Yavanas (Indo-greeks) who used the pseudo names similar to Rishis of Vedic times to get larger acceptance with supremacy.
• The kings of ancient India used to patronage persons possessing skills and talents in the areas believed to be advantageous to the kingdom. When we analyze various yogas of classical works, we may verify the royal interest.
• Similar to what happened with many other subjects, with the passage of time, the predictive astrology got transformed into form that can serve to the curiosity and interests of masses. From spiritual and royal interest to areas of mundane subjects.
• The BPHS has surfaced only in recent past with different sources claiming to be authentic but include different number of chapters etc.

Following shows clearly that even those followed the Yavana authors tried to capitalize under the pretext of reinstating the views of sages.. This is from the book ‘Bhaava Kutuhalam’

With all said against its claim about being part of Vedanta, we do not undermine its value and utility by any means. We just mean that it is not fair to call it Vedic. In stead, it would be fair to call it Indian Astrology.

Astrology of Bhagavad Gita

Astrology in its pure form is a divine science meant for the guidance of all living mankind. Known as the science of light or jyotish shastra, it is one of the limbs of the Vedas and it is therefore called a vedanga. A limb or anga by and of itself is useless unless it is connected to the living physical body. If separated, it cannot be called a limb because it has no practical use or function. The heartbeat of scriptures, the very foundation of the vast body of knowledge that forms Vedic culture, is the Bhagavad Gita As It Is. Shri Krishna informs Arjuna vedais cha sarvair aham eva vedyo: “Of all the Vedas I am to be known” (BGAI 15.15). The Essence of Vedic knowledge, Lord Shri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is at the Heart and Soul of Vedic culture. That is why any science, no matter how advanced or how subtle, that ignores Shri Krishna is no learning at all. Learning that does not arrive at the goal of Shri Krishna’s lotus feet is as dead and useless as a severed limb. There can be no vedanga without the Veda.

It is a fact that in Vedic astrology, the basis of the science is the moon sign, and not the sun sign as has been misunderstood in the West. Although most Vedic astrologers understand that the moon sign is paramount in the reading of a horoscope, still they are unable to tell you why the moon is important. That essential information is clearly given in Bhagavad Gita As It Is although it is not found even in any of the extensive Jyotish Shastras. Every bona fide astrological scripture that has arisen since Shrila Parashara Muni scribed Shri Parashara Hora Shastra 5,100 years ago, understands the astrological dictum that the moon sign is chief amongst the planetary zodiacal positions. There are many Jyotish Shastras that explain the subtle facets of difference between human personalities born under the twelve rashis or moon signs. They may be able to teach the art of analyzing the material differences in personality traits between, say, a moon in Aquarius and moon in Leo. Yet each Jyotish Shastra is silent when it comes to explaining the rationale behind the principle that the lunar sign is one’s rashi. That principle you will find only in Bhagavad Gita As It Is.

Recently the accomplished Bharat Natyam dancer Shriji Rasalila Devi gave me an interesting example. When she joined her school of dance in Delhi, her teachers taught her the various movements, steps and mudras. But they could not impart knowledge about the essence of the Puranic or Itihasic episodes upon which classical dances are based. Her spiritual realizations came to her through her spiritual master, a representative of Shrila Prabhupada. Thus with a proper foundation in Vedic culture, and the blessings of her Guru Maharaja, her dance and the entire art form came alive for her because she was linked to Krishna. Rather than mere entertainment, dance became a means for her to impart Krishna consciousness to others because she was connected to the source via the disciplic chain that goes all the way back to Krishna. Astrology, or any Vedic art or science for that matter, is no different. One of Shrila Prabhupada’s favorite quotes from the Chaitanya Charitamrita is, “Krishna surya sama.”: Where there is Krishna there is light.” And where Krishna is not present there is darkness. So this is the irony, that the science of jyotish is actually darkness unless it utilized for the pleasure of Krishna.

Therefore, the crux of any matter, the value of any science or art, is its use in Krishna consciousness. Astrology, dance or anything for that matter, is useful in the hands of a Vaishnava pandit and not others because a devotee is connected to Krishna and His message of Bhagavad Gita As It Is. We all know Shrila Prabhupada’s “zero example”. A million zeros combined add up to a big zero. But if you put a “one” in front of them, the “Supreme One” or Lord Shri Krishna, then suddenly you now have real value. In this way, there is actually nothing of lasting importance in this world of sand castles speculations unless it leads us to the priceless platform of Krishna consciousness. So let us examine the foundation of astrology, the moon sign, from the conversation between Lord Krishna and Arjuna. As given in the Bhagavad Gita As It Is, the moon as Lord Shri Krishna’s representative is the most important planet in understanding the differences that exist within Nature’s various life forms.

In verses 9.15-16 Arjuna, now no longer perplexed, declares, “Indeed, You alone know Yourself by Your own internal potency, O Supreme Person, Origin of all, Lord of all beings, God of gods, Lord of the universe! Please tell me in detail of Your divine opulence by which You pervade all these worlds.”

Shri Krishna soon answers Arjuna’s intelligent request in 9.19, “Yes, I will tell you of My splendorous manifestations, but only of those which are prominent, O Arjuna, for My opulence is limitless.” Then for our benefit Shri Krishna describes to Arjuna His opulence, and at this time He also says in 9.21 “Among the stars I am the moon.”

Naturally, Arjuna is wonderstruck with the sudden realization that this “great personality” he has been associating with as his friend, indeed as his charioteer on the Battlefield of Kurukshetra, is really the Supreme Source of all creation and destruction. Now Shri Krishna blesses Arjuna with divine vision and reveals His Universal Form, the Virat Rupa, which creates, maintains and ultimately destroys the material Universe.

Awestruck and overcome by the awesome spectacle, Arjuna at once worships Krishna with sweet words. The great warrior and son of Indra tells the Lord (in 11.19), “The sun and moon are Your eyes.” Fully surrendered, Arjuna praises the Supreme Glory of Shri Krishna in 11.38, “You are air, and You are the Supreme Controller! You are fire, You are water, and You are the moon! You are Brahmä, the first living creature, and You are the great-grandfather. I therefore offer my respectful obeisances unto You a thousand times, and again and yet again!” Thus from both sides of the conversation the moon as representing Shri Krishna comes up a number of times in the discussion of the Lord’s opulence. Why is that?

Naturally, it could be argued that the moon and the sun are given such importance in Bhagavad Gita because they are visible to everyone and might represent the beginnings of wonder about God and Nature. It could be said that even gross materialists marvel at these two heavenly lights as obvious representatives of some unseen hand in the structured order of the universe. Even in primitive religions of the earth, the sun and moon are objects of worship because they give evidence to man of a Higher Power. It is true that the mysteries of the sun and moon baffle even the greatest scientists. Despite their telescopes and spaceships; their ridiculous bluffing about some unseen element called “gravity”; or their mindless speculations regarding a non-existent “primordial soup” that formed planets from cosmic gasses; or America’s poorly-simulated lunar landing hoax fifty years ago-despite all that, these so-called “men of letters” still do not know as much about the moon as any devotee who reads Bhagavad Gita As It Is. Basically, today’s scientific knowledge of the Moon remains close to the same level as primitive tribals.

Now Shri Krishna reveals the total astrological secret of the moon in 15.12-13 when He tells Arjuna, “The splendor of the sun, which dissipates the darkness of this whole world, comes from Me. And the splendor of the moon and the splendor of fire are also from Me. I enter into each planet, and by My energy they stay in orbit. I become the moon and thereby supply the juice of life to all vegetables.” This is knowledge of the Moon.

And in these few words Lord Krishna thus reveals the secret of astrology. It is through His “eye”, the moon, that He provides the “juice of life-m and therefore individuality-into created beings. From this verse we can understand that the unique tastes of fruits and vegetables come through Shri Krishna via His lunar rays. By extending that understanding, the various fragrances of flowers, the sumptuous tastes of nuts, and the individual qualities of trees and plants are delivered via Shri Krishna’s agent the moon. The traits of plants that heal such as medicinal herbs, or spices that add flavor also come from the various “moods” of the moon. Therefore, by expanding that understanding of Shri Krishna’s powers- both strong and subtle-we can understand that the soft, feminine, lunar rays that create differences in species of life, also form the qualities of personalities of various persons. And that is why we Vaishnava astrologers consider the moon’s rashi or sign is so important [when considered along with the shukla or krishna pakshas (waxing and waning phases), tithis (days of the lunar cycle), nakshatras (stars), ritus (season) and masa (month), etc.]

Have you ever found yourself in awe when strolling at night in the silvery moonlight? The Bhagavad Gita As It Is tells that we are witnessing nothing less than Lord Krishna’s wondrous eye literally imparting individuality and nourishment-the “juice of life”-to all things that live. Women’s cycles are often compared to the tidal movements of the ocean, indeed some say that the moon took his birth from the ocean. So when the child grows in the ocean-like womb of its mother, it is the subtle rays of the moon-the juice of life-that form the personality and mindset of the child. That is why the moon sign is more important than the sun sign. It is explained very nicely in Bhagavad Gita As It Is, but it requires some rational thought on our part. Among the nava-graha or nine planets, the moon is the most rapidly changing planet of all, and therefore it has been given to the demi-god of the moon by Krishna Himself to “create” the unlimited differences in personalities across all species of life.

The inconceivable varieties of individuality found among different jivatma particles-as reflected thought the gross material body and personality- bring up another reason why astrology is valuable only in the hands of a qualified Vaishnava. Only a devotee of Krishna can elucidate why there are vast differences in the innumerable personalities all emanating from their source in the unlimited Shri Krishna. No mayavadi astrologer who adheres to the false and speculative doctrine of impersonalism so popular today can fathom the variegated individuality in all spirit souls. If “all is one” then what is the use of an astrologer? Today, practically all karmi astrologers are mayavadis. Unless an astrologer has initiation into a bona fide Vaishnava sampradaya, his guidance will be misguidance.

In astrology, the sun and the moon are the “father and mother” among planets in the horoscopes. From our time of early development, it is nearly always our mothers who have greater formative influence over us, not our fathers. How can it be otherwise? In astrology, the fiery, paternal sun is called the atmakaraka or “significator of the ego”. Atma is used in this case in the physical sense of body because-truth be told-astrology is a material science. Astrology may be “the most subtle of all sciences”, Prabhupada has said, but nonetheless it belongs to the realm of material sciences. So the sun represents the ego in a horoscope, but the maternal moon is called the manasa-karaka, or significator of the mind. A jiva soul’s mental state, as seen though the subtle body ruled by the moon, is the key factor in reincarnation that determines his moment of birth. The deluded entity’s subtle thought-form of self-impression molds the forming physical body made of the five gross elements. It is upon this principle of timing during periods (muhurtas) of predominating tamas-, rajas- or satya-guna that the science of janma-birth astrology-is based.

The position of Lord Somadeva, the demi-god of the moon, is further expanded in Shrimad Bhagavatam (SB 5.22.9). There it is explained:

sarva-jiva-nivaha-prano jivas caikam ekam nakshatram trimsata muhurtair bhunkte.

“The moon is the source of nectarean coolness that influences the growth of food grains, and therefore the moon-god is considered the life of all living entities. He is consequently called Jéva, the chief living being within the universe. ”

Such valuable instructions as these, sarva-jiva-nivaha-prano jivas-meaning “the moon is the jiva or life breath of all living entities”-are not to be found in any jyotish shastras. Hence, pandits who do not know the Bhagavad Gita As It Is and Shrimad Bhagavatam as it is are useless and should not be consulted. They are a collection of memorized rules just as a Bharata Natyam dancer who attempts to portray the saga of Lord Rama, but has no learning in Ramayana, is little more than an impersonal automaton. As the dancer Shriji Rasalila says, “Everything in the shastras can be taught via dance.” This requires Krishna consciousness, and the same realization holds true for astrology.

Even in our quest to become entirely Krishna conscious and free from matter’s influence, the eyes of Krishna-the sun and moon- are there to light our voyage back to home, back to Godhead. Krishna is there to guide us from so-called birth to so-called death. In 8.24 of Bhagavad Gita As It Is, Krishna explains to Arjuna:

agnir jyotir ahah suklah

san-masa uttarayanam

tatra prayata gacchanti

brahma brahma-vido janah

“Those who know the Supreme Brahman (brahma-vid-jana) attain that Supreme (brahman) by passing away (prayatah gacchanti) from the world during the influence of the fiery god (agni), in the light (jyoti), at an auspicious moment of the day (aha), during the fortnight of the waxing moon (shukla), and during the six months (sat-masa) when the sun travels in the north (uttarayana).”

According to Shri Krishna’s statement as seen in this verse, the elements of proper timing combine together to represent the demi-god of fire Agni, who in turn represents Lord Vishnu in all agni-hotra yagnas. As fire consumes everything in its path, so the analogous fire of devotional service to Krishna burns to ashes all our material desires which obstruct our pure consciousness. As long as material desires haunt our subtle body, we will not be able to return to the anti-material Kingdom of Shri Krishna. Therefore, Shri Krishna advises us in 8.4 to leave this world in jyoti, or “in the light”. That means: during aha (the day), when the moon is in shukla-paksha (or waxing) and the sun is in uttarayana or in the northern region of the demi-gods. Also called devayana, the northern movement of the Sun comprise the six months of the year from Lord Surya Narayana’s entrance into Capricorn (Makara) on January 14th or 15th (or Makara Sankranti) and continues until he enters Karkataka-rashi or Cancer six months later. Did not the mahajana Pitamaha Bhishma wait until Makara Sankranti to leave this world despite his many wounds? You can still visit the holy place of his ascension at Ban Ganga in Kurukshetra. From there he left this world with his mind fully absorbed upon Shri Krishna Who was seated beside him. (For more on this subject, please see my article (”Tribute to Shrila BV Puri Maharaja”, Dandavats, March 10, 2009.)

To summarize, therefore, it is the quality of the moon-ruled mind (the mental or subtle body) that dictates the specific type of sun- ruled gross physical body that a living entity must “enjoy”. For example, Shrila Prabhupada often said, “If you make your consciousness dog-like you will become a dog. If your mind is pigeon-like you will take birth as a pigeon and enjoy sex life thirty times a day”. We have layered many lifetimes of egoistic self-concepts involving our own concocted mental designations concerning who we think we are over our originally pure spirit soul, the eternal identity. These misconceptions of the mind have prevented us from achieving liberation since time immemorial. As Shri Krishna advises Arjuna (BGAI 6.6.), “The mind is the best of friends or worst enemy as well.”

Therefore, we should steady our mind in Krishna consciousness by chanting the mahamantra. With this mind fixed in service at the lotus feet of the spiritual master, the representative of Shri Krishna, we must in this very lifetime return back to home back to Godhead beyond this material universe. For there in the Spiritual Kingdom of Vaikuntha there is no need of a sun or a moon.

Rahu and Ketu

Ketu is the severed body of Rahu. When the living entity becomes influenced by Ketu (the south node of the Moon) he acts as if he doesn't have a head. His head is lost in remembering the past and in trying to re-enact his past actions again. The influence of Ketu demonstrates the irrelevance of time past to our present existence. During periods of life influenced by Ketu, the living entity clings to illusions created in the past as if they continue to exist in the present. At times those illusions have nothing to do with the present body, but are traces of existence from previous lives. What is the use of forcing a fish to live out of water?

Rahu is the exact opposite of Ketu, or the other side of the same coin. Being the head, his main senses are intact, and through their help he is aware that he can obtain everything he wants. Rahu gives the desire to daydream about the future, wherein the soul can lose himself in what is going to be. By his own accord Rahu also keeps the soul locked away from the present moment.

The Bhagavata Purana describes the story of Rahu and Ketu. The clever demon Rahu, plotted to drink the nectar of immortality to which only the demigods were entitled. The Sun and the Moon, who are the eyes of God in this universe, spotted Rahu sitting in the midst of the demigods. They reported his presence to Lord Vishnu. Then Shri Vishnu in the form of a beautiful woman named Mohini Murti sent His charka to behead Rahu, who had just begun drinking the nectar. Though his head was severed, the nectar remained in his throat giving him immortality. Ketu, the separated body of Rahu died in an instant but bears the mark of the divine weapon of Vishnu.

Had Mohini Murti not severed the head of Rahu, then the whole body of the demon would have stayed alive. But that is not possible in the same way that neither the past nor the future can be united with the present in the material world. It is similarly impossible for the soul to become God and live independently from Lord Shri Krshna. The connection of past, present and future is only possible for the liberated living entity in the company of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, but not in the material world where time is divided. Rahu and Ketu are the keys to understanding the three divisions of time in this world as well as the eternality in the next.

What is the connection between Rahu and Ketu now when they floating opposite one another in the space? Thou separated they remain connected by their experience with Lord Vishu’s Sudarshan chakra. The head and the body stay as Moon’s invisible nodes in the sky. The Moon represents the mind, while Rahu and Ketu are the invisible dark shadows responsible for eclipses of the intelligence. Together they keep the mind estranged from eternal time, dwelling always on the past or the future. The bliss of present moment remains elusive to the conditioned soul. The current moment, beautiful as Sudarshan chakra, speeds by like a bolt of lighting.

It is very rare to witness this Sudarshan chakra, whose name means “hard to see”. Who can define time represented by the divine weapon? How many spikes does he have; what is his form; how is he decorated; what is his metal or composition? This questions are impossible to answer accept for souls who know the truth. Time keeps moving like the spinning of Sudarshan and those who recognize the present can gaze at the chakra remaining motionless. Another meaning of Sudarshan is that what is most beautiful to see. If we could fallow Sudarshan, if we become faster and catch the present moment by becoming faster than the division of time, we will see Vishnu or Krshna. Sudarshan chakra always returns to Vishnu. He belongs to the Lord. In the intimate pastimes of Shri Krshna Sudarshan becomes a gopi named Sudevi, who leads us to Shri Radha and Shri Krishna.

12 Lessons From Bhagavad Gita As Per Your Zodiac!

Lessons from Bhagavad Gita - Our life is full of lies, expectations, worries and fears. Often by falling into this vicious trap we lose our way and are pulled down by the roller coaster drive and end up brooding. The most painful question in our life is 'why?' and once this enters our mind, whole journey is spoiled. Since, it is not possible to get the answer to each 'why?', which strikes our mind but there is always a way out.

What if you have a ready answer to the challenges life throws at you?

Bhagavad-Gita is the solution to every tumultuous situation of your life. It's one of the greatest religious books of the followers of Hindu religion.

It shows the path to the lost, clarity to the confused and wisdom, who comes under its shadow.

The Lessons from Bhagavad Gita

Now the title must have raised a question in your mind, "how can lessons from Gita would be categorized as per zodiac?" right? Each of the twelve zodiacs have their sets of strength and weaknesses, which makes us the unique individual we are. Our flaws and weakness are the ones which makes us human. It is always wiser to learn the weakness and follow the right path to defeat the dimness and enlighten ourselves.

Here we have twelve Lessons from Bhagavad Gita, which would help you to overcome your weaknesses as per your zodiac signs.

Lessons from Bhagavad Gita as per Zodiac signs

Aries are very impulsive in nature, they are totally unaware of diplomacy and tactfulness, this often leads them to many unfavorable situations. When you are struggling with such kind of flaw, remember the present situation is not eternal, Gita teaches us to be humble and calm in life, so that we can spare ourselves from being impulsive and creating a mess around, which we would repent later.

Taurus has to deal with its stubborn nature and faces difficulties in adjusting with the changes in life. Gita says that change is the rule of nature, one cannot remain unaffected by the changes around them by being inert. So, it is better to adjust the sails according to the direction of the wind, rather than struggling in vain.

Gemini people are very fickle-minded, and you would always find them busy with new things every time. As a result, one needs to compromise with their concentration in order to lead a tranquil life. Lord Krishna in Bhagavad-Gita asks the followers to find peace in his feet, as whatever you do is directed by Him. When you start concentrating your mind on the lotus feet, you start achieving mental peace, which leads to a tranquil life.

Cancer fellows often suffers from pessimism and always finds themselves insecure. For those people, Gita says surrender yourself to the almighty and see the truth, which will enlighten the darkest corner of your life and you will find hope in everything you see around.

Leo the clan of lion, suffers from a sense of pride and wants the world to dance in its tune. But it is not always possible to be at the peak in the roller coaster ride of life, at those moments the pride restricts them from being humble and accept the defeat. Once you enlighten yourself with the pages of Gita, you would find that whatever you do is the work of God, there is no victory without his support and no defeat without His consent. So, be humble and don't get affected by defeat and victory, because the table turns with time.

Virgo is the clan of perfectionist, who cannot accept criticism and often fails to admit their mistakes. Lord Krishna in Gita said to renounce the ego of individuality and rejoice the bliss of infinity, to live a pure and content life.

Lessons from Bhagavad Gita

Libra has to fight with their laziness and are very indecisive in nature in order to maintain balance between their inner self and outer world. When one is struggling with such situation, Gita advices them to select the path which is right and perform the duty bestowed on them, without being biased by preferences and relations and getting emotional.

Scorpios are of vindictive nature, they are incapable of forgetting and forgiving. It's not always necessary, that the situation is always the same as it is viewed, there are always other side of the story. So, Gita suggests that without being judgmental see divinity all around, when you find whatever things are happening around you is because Lord Krishna is controlling the strings, then you would get rid of being judgmental and will spare yourself from uttering bitter truth bluntly.

Sagittarius people often involves in the practices of gambling, which may result in disasters. But, when you are enlightened by Gita you will understand that whatever you own is actually owned by the Lord, so spend the Lord's money on something which will bring goodwill and peace. As the lesson from Mahabharata, involving oneself in any kind of gambling or evil activities can bring destruction. Desires come and go, if you control our desires, you are free from its wrath.

Capricorn are pretentious and moody, they get impatient easily when they don't get desired results after performing their duties. Most important gyan from Gita is applicable for the Capricorns, where it says that you have the right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action.

Aquarius people have a casual approach towards life, they often suffer from loyalty issues. Remember every act you do is the act of God, and wrong thinking can bring problems in life. So, it is better to follow the right path and perform ones' duty without being involved in evil for momentary satisfaction.

Pisces has to struggle with their escapist nature, they would leave the problem without solving it in order to get satisfaction. Gita says right knowledge is the ultimate solution to all problems, escaping may bring momentary peace but will lead to repentance. So, it is better to face the problem and solve it rather than escaping it to avoid the problem.

These are the twelve Lessons from Bhagavad Gita which would show you the path to moksha, the ultimate destination of each living being. When you are enlightened by Gita, your are free from anger, expectation, lust and greed. What is left over is peace and satisfaction.

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्तेमाफलेषुकदाचन।

माकर्मफलहेतुर्भुर्मातेसंगोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥

Bhagavad Gita On Astrology

The srimad bhagavad gita carries astrological clues and principles in each of its slokas.

Bhagavad gita on astrology - The bhagavad gita is a brahmanical text which uses the shramanic and yogic terminology to spread the brahmanic idea of living according to ones duty or dharma in contrast to the ascetic ideal of liberation by avoiding all karma. Bhagavat gita does not say anything about astrology and numerology. We will explore each section of the gita and conclude with a summary of study of how this ancient scripture relates to the practice and study of astrology today.

Therefore yes you are right the main bulk of astrology is subordinate and inferior to the level of knowledge being expressed in that verse of bhagavad gita. The bhagavad gita is the most sacred and important hindu script which influences numerous people. Bhagavan sri krishna became the charioteer of arjuna.

An effort has been made in this article to explain the gita slokas from the astrological perspective. Jyotish can and should be used to help people rise to this level of knowledge and beyond just as the karma khanda of the vedas are meant for that purpose.

In simple terms it talks about a concept of absolute truth. It is a marvelous dialogue between lord krishna and arjuna on the battlefield before the commencement of the great war. Bhagavad gita is the essence of vedic knowledge and the most important upanishad in vedic literature.

Sri krishna spoke the bhagavad gita to his friend and devotee arjuna during the ancient war of mahabharata. Bhagavad gita is a part of the bhisma parva the 6th part of the mahabharata.

Here we explore the sacred text of the bhagavad gita and learn how it applies to the study and practice of astrology. Since the concept is beyond words and thoughts. All human being can do is only to act in accordance with the principles of dharma. Srimad bhagavad gita is a 700 verse sanskrit scripture which is part of the mahabharata one of the major sanskrit epics of ancient india.

A horoscope is based on where celestial bodies were on the time of birth. The definition of astrology is the study of how the position and path of the sun, moon and stars have a bearing on our lives.

Dharma is the principle by which all beings are sustained. The bhagavad gita consists of 18 smaller chapters and is around 700 verses.

Bhagavad Gita and Astrological Problems

The Bhagavad-Gita, not only had a deep and profound effect on Arjuna, but also many great persons like Sant Dnyaneshwar, Swami Vivekananda, Lokmanya Tilak and even Narendra Modi. This great text has the power to make drastic changes in the lives of those who read it sincerely. However, just reading the Bhagavad-Gita like a parrot is not sufficient; the reader has to understand the meaning of what he is reading.

Here, we will explain, some of the benefits of reading certain chapters of the Bhagavad-Gita, based upon the planetary positions of certain planets in the horoscope.

Sudden gain of money and wealth - If a beneficial planet is positioned in the eighth house of a horoscope, there are strong chances of sudden and unexpected gain of money and wealth. Reading the Fourteenth Chapter of the Gita can make this possibility a reality.

Worldly Problems and Mental Unrest - If the eighth house, also called as the Moksha Sthana in astrology is badly aspected or conjoined by malefic and harmful planets, the native has to face many problems in worldly life. Reading the Seventh chapter of the Gita can prove beneficial to such persons and give then mental peace.

Weak Sun or Mars in the Horoscope - Reading the Sixteenth Chapter removes the adverse effects of  these planets if they are badly positioned in the horoscope.

Rahu Peeda - The planet Rahu [North Node] can make life miserable for someone who has a badly positioned Rahu in his horoscope, especially during the Mahadasha and Antardasha of Rahu. Reading the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Chapters of the Gita gives them protection from the dangers attributed to a malefic Rahu.

Shani Peeda - Reading the First Chapter, relives Shani Peeda, especially during the most dreaded period of Sadi-Sati and removes mental lethargy and gives hope to the native.

Recovering from a troublesome Mahadasha or Antardasha - The Sixth Chapter helps the native in recovering after a most problematic Mahadasha or Antardasha, especially those who have gone through a troublesome and adverse Mahadasha or Antardasha of Shani or Guru.

Astrology in the Srimad Bhagavad Gita

The Srimad Bhagavad Gita, the Vedas and the Upanishads, apart from their spiritual content, also have an astrological angle to them. As the sixth Vedanga, astrology gives a new dimension to these sacred works and helps in understanding their complete meaning. The other Vedangas Siksha, Nirukta, Chandas, Kalpa and Vyakarana are usually taught as a means to interpret the Vedas and the other Sastras but astrology has never been seen in this light. As the eye of the Vedas it gives insights into their essence and hidden meaning. The Srimad Bhagavad Gita carries astrological clues and principles in each of its Slokas.

An effort has been made in this article to explain the Gita Slokas from the astrological perspective based on lectures on the subject by Mr. A.B. Shukla, National President, Indian Council of Astrological Sciences.
Arjuna asks many questions of Lord Krishna in the Gita with the Lord answering them. But on one occasion Lord Krishna Himself asks a question of Arjuna and without waiting for his answer goes on to say more. The reason for this is hidden in the Lord’s question itself.

कुतस्वा करमलमिदं विषमे समुपास्थितम् | 

अनार्यजुष्टमस्वर्ग्यमकीर्तिकरमर्जुन ||

How has the dejection come upon you at this difficult hour? It is shunned by noble souls. It is disgraceful and it does not bring heaven or fame to you.

The Lord identifies in Arjuna, a special personality among the Pandavas (who were fighting for Dharma). As the backbone of the Pandava forces, Arjuna has an important role in the upcoming war. He is, on the one hand, one of the best warriors but also mentally disturbed on the battlefield. He is the only one who refuses to fight for Dharma for reasons which are not convincing. The Lord uses this opportunity to guide Arjuna with the ultimate knowledge in the form of the Gita.

Each word in this Sloka can be said to represent one of the planets. An important planet that is missing here holds the answer to the question.

Kuthastva can be understood as from whence such a thought has come or the curiosity or intention to delineate a problem which is shown by Mercury.

Kashmalam which means dejection or depression in the manas (mind) which is now expressing unwarranted attachment represented by the Moon.

Vishame samupasthitam meaning a difficult time or an inappropriate time shown by Saturn who controls time.

Anaryajushtam or na arya jushtam which is an act which is not becoming of an Arya or a noble man. Arya means an expert, competent and capable person and Anarya would therefore mean one devoid of these qualities. Competence is a moulding of hard work signified by Mars.

Aswargyam means that which does not lead to heaven or comforts and luxuries. Comforts and luxuries are governed by Venus.

Akirtikaram is the opposite of fame or disgrace or something that is not praiseworthy. Since fame is governed by the Sun, this term is covered by the Sun.

A careful examination of these terms shows that the important planet Jupiter is missing. Jupiter who symbolizes the Guru is a synonym for Gnana or wisdom. Had that wisdom been present in Arjuna where would there have been the need for the Gita?

Though Arjuna looks upon Lord Krishna as his true philosopher, guide and Guru he has not surrendered completely at the Lord’s feet and still harbors many doubts in his mind. It takes all of seventeen chapters (2nd to 18th) to clear these doubts which include showing him the Vishwaroopa or Universal Form of the Lord (Chapter XI). The Lord does not leave any question unanswered which ultimately leads to Arjuna accepting Him his Guru in the complete sense of the term when he says,

नष्टो मोहः स्मृर्तिलब्धात्वत्प्रसादान्मयाच्चुत |

स्थितोഽस्मि गतसन्देहः करिष्ये वचनं तव  ||

                                                                                  XVIII-73 ||

By your grace my delusion has fled and I have gained wisdom. My confusion is gone and I shall do your bidding.

When all the doubts of Arjuna get resolved and he completely surrenders himself to the Lord, the purpose of the Gita is fulfilled at which point Lord Krishna stops his sermon.

Astrologically Sloka II-2 which has Jupiter missing in it would mean that the absence of any connection between Jupiter or the 9th lord (equivalent of Jupiter) with the Ascendant or the Ascendant lord would lead to confusion or lack of wisdom The importance of Jupiter is shown in this Sloka.

All the planets appear as malefic since they are associated with negative emotions but they can become benefic if associated with the favorable counterpart of these emotions. For example, arva (noble men) can depict the benefic aspect of Mare while anarya can show the malefic aspect of Mars. In fact, at this stage all the six planets are not in a good state and there is no contribution from Jupiter too. But as the Gita progresses, Arjuna’s doubts and delusion start to melt down and in the aid by the grace of his Guru, he attains complete wisdom and gets enlightened.

This principle embedded in the Gita can be applied to horoscopes.

• If Jupiter and Mercury have friendly relationship and they are placed in a Kendra, Trikona or connected with the Ascendant or the lord of the Ascendant, the native will have good analytical ability. Example: Chart of Vinayak Damodar Sawarkar. If the relationship between the two is not good, then the opposite result holds good.

A similar combination can also be seen in Queen Victoria’s horoscope.

• If Jupiter and Saturn enjoy a friendly relationship and they are placed in a Kendra, Trikona or connected with the Ascendant or the Ascendant lord, the native could be beyond the scope of time or in other words, be a man of vision. Example: Guru Nanak.

• If Jupiter and Mars’ enjoy a friendly relationship and are placed in a Kendra, Trikona or connected with the Ascendant or the Ascendant lord, the native will be endowed with valor, dexterity and competence.  Example: Aurangzeb.

• If Jupiter and Venus have a friendly relationship and are placed in a Kendra, Trikona or connected with the Ascendant or the Ascendant lord, the native enjoys all pleasures and luxuries. Example: Akbar.

If Jupiter and the Moon are in a friendly relationship and are placed in a Kendra, Trikona or connected with the Ascendant or the Ascendant lord, one has full control over his mind and is not swayed by worldly pain or pressures and understands how to surrender to God. Example: Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.

Some More Astrology in the Srimad Bhagavad Gita

The best example of the Guru (teacher) and Sishya (student) relationship is of Siva and Parvati who reached perfection merging into each other. Siva as the perfect Guru bestowed Divine Knowledge on Parvati, the ideal Sishya. This complete transfer of knowledge was possible only because of the total surrender of the Sishya to the Guru. And creation started with the merger of Siva and Parvati or Shakti or the principles of Purusha and Prakriti. Lord Siva or Purusha is represented by an upward-pointing triangle and Shakti or Prakriti is depicted by a downward pointing triangle.

When these two triangles combine what one gets is the horoscope in the domain of astrology.

All the 12 Bhavas or houses in the merged diagram with the 12 Rasis or signs depict the different aspects of human life.

Lord Krishna makes use of the Siva-Shakti triangle in the Srimad Bhagawad Gita (IV-19) from which Sloka, one can answer the querent seeking to know the result of an exam or test one has appeared in.

यस्य सरवे समारमभा आम:

कामसंकल्पवर्जितः  ।

ज्ञानाज्निदग्धकरमानम तमाहुं 

पण्डितं बुधाः ।।

Yasya sarve samarambhaah

kaamasankalpvarjitaah I

Gnaanaagn idagdhaka rmaanam

tamaahuh panditam budhah II

meaning: Whose undertakings are all devoid of sensual desire, will achieve results and whose actions are burnt by the fire of Self-knowledge, such a one is called a pundit or an expert by the wise.

In other words, the highest knowledge is completely dependent upon the Supreme Lord Who alone guarantees that all reactions to or results of actions are neutralized by the fire of wisdom. Coming to the astrological aspect of the Sloka, there can be four possible results to the above query as follows:-

i) Will be outstanding, or

ii) Will be good, or

iii) Will be average but definitely a pass, or

iv) Failure.

First, note the Ascendant of the Prasna chart and also see how the Moon is placed with reference to the Ascendant or the Ascendant lord. Then apply the astrological principle embedded in the Sloka in the following way:

i) Tamahuh panditam budhah: This scenario emerges when the disciple has fully surrendered to his Guru and gets merged in the Guru; then there lies no difference between the Guru and the disciple, that is, when Shakti itself becomes Siva and has no separate existence and then it achieves the Siva triangle. So when the mind is free of desires or goals, then the querent attains complete knowledge. So when the Moon is in the 1st, 5th or the 9th (Siva triangle) and is related to either the Ascendant or its lord, then the result will be outstanding.

ii) Gnanagnidagdhakarmana: This occurs in one’s life in his struggling hardworking phases when one burns all of one’s efforts and Karma in the fire of Self-knowledge and moves ahead, but still is left with a small ego (the thought of being Karta or the doer) or that he himself has done this and therefore this small ego creates hindrance and thereby his surrender cannot be said to be total or complete. This leads to a scuffle where his sincere efforts to attain knowledge take him forward but at that very same moment, the feeling that he himself is doing the Karma drags him backward. The belief that with one’s own knowledge one has been able to burn the Karma leaves a feeling in the mind that one is the doer instead of the Guru. This leads to a result which is not outstanding but still can be described as a good result. In the horoscope of Kalapurusha or the Zodiac, hard work (Mars) reaches its exaltation in the 10th house or the “Karma house”. Guru or Jupiter, the preacher of knowledge, reaches his exaltation point in the 4th house. Therefore, the 4th-10th axis is where the Purusharthas get dissolved in the fire of spiritual knowledge. Also, we may note, the 4th and 10th houses act as the central axis dividing the chart into two equal parts.

So when one burns or purifies oneself in the fire of knowledge and diffuses all of one’s Karma then all the efforts begin to succeed. So when the Moon in the Prasna chart is in the 4th or 10th house and in a favorable relationship with the Ascendant or its lord, then the result will be good.

iii) Kaamasankalpvarjitaah: This scenario occurs when although one is wanting to move ahead, one still has strong desires within him which constantly hinder him from moving towards his goal with complete dedication. One’s own desires pull one backward. But still one has a clear understanding that one has to bypass all the desires and eventually move towards the path of knowledge and therefore, one tries to become a good disciple. This belief never lets one lose the battle and Nature also supports one from time to time, so even though one is not able to attain the best results one still manages to clear the exams. Shifting the focus now to the Prasna, the querent may not succeed very well but his constant motivation to move ahead is always kept alive. So if the Moon is placed in the 1st, 3rd or 7th (Shakti or Kama Trikonas) and is favorably related to the Ascendant or its lord, then the result is average but a definite pass.

iv) The result is Failure: This is the most difficult task for the astrologer when he has to tell the querent that there may be no success in the exam. So Lord Krishna gives an easy solution to this dilemma in this Sloka. After explaining the cases for outstanding, good and average performance, the Lord simply maintains silence and does not speak anything about it in the Sloka. So when the Moon comes into the 2nd, 6th, 8th or the 12th houses and is related to the Ascendant or its lord then the best option is to defer the answer. When even Lord Krishna prefers to stay silent where is the need for the astrologer to answer it!

Through this Gita Sloka and the Siva-Shakti triangle, we are told that when the Sishya goes to a Guru in a spirit of complete surrender and dedication than he always moves ahead into higher realms of life and ultimately attains complete knowledge.

12 Reasons Why You Should Read The Bhagavad Gita Today

Do you know that Shrimad Bhagavad Gita is one of the greatest and the oldest religious spiritual book? Yes.

The Bhagavad Gita is an ancient India text which is also called Gita or bhagwat geeta, and is being considered to be universal truth doctrine which has been influencing people all over the world.

The word, Bhagavad means God and Gita means a song which together makes it as “The song of God”. This religious spiritual book is a part of Mahabharata and ascribed by a sage Ved Vyasa.

Reasons to Read Shrimad Bhagavad Gita

Srimad Bhagavad Gita Summary

The Bhagavad Gita was originally spoken by Lord Krishna to Pandava prince Arjuna in the battleground when he felt weak while fighting against the Kauravas and his friends, relatives in opposition.

At this particular moment, Lord Krishna dictated the Gita Gyan to Arjuna and from the very particular moment, this book has been considered to be a holy book which helps people in knowing more about self, god, soul, liberation, yoga, Dharma and much more.

So, here we are with all the major 12 reasons to read the Bhagavad Gita.

1) Clear Self-Doubts

It helps in clearing self-doubts which most of us face time to time. If you ever faced those then Bhagavad Gita helps you in clearing all those doubts by telling you an exact answer.

Even Arjuna was facing these doubts before starting Mahabharata war and thus Lord Krishna dictated all of the Gita to him. This helped him clear all his doubts and after that only he was convinced to fight.

2) Dharma

Gita helps in knowing what Dharma is. Those who do not know what Dharma means or how it can be followed, then Gita is what you should read.

Gita shows every aspect and steps of Dharma. Even if you have any question about your own Dharma, then also Gita helps in solving that.

3) Yoga

It tells you a lot of information about different yoga like Karma yoga, Gyan yoga, Sankhya yoga and Buddhi yoga.

Yoga plays important role in our lives and Gita shows exactly that, but due to modernization, we almost left yoga behind. So it also helps in learning different types of yoga.

4) Path towards Aim

If you do not know what your aim is? Then you must read Gita, it won’t exactly tell you what your aim is, but it’ll definitely show you the path to which you can easily recognize your aim.

It clears your mind from unnecessary thoughts and you are only left with one thing and that’s your aim.

5) Get to know more about Yourself 

If you want to know more about yourself and what you should be doing in this life, Gita helps you with that as well. It tells you, how you should be living your life to make it more meaningful.

6) Knowledge about Soul

The knowledge about the soul is very less if we take a route through science. But Gita explains a lot about the soul and how it is indestructible.

7) Purpose of our Body

Gita also tells that how our body is made of five elements and what’s the use of our body in this world.

Most importantly, it tells about  the purpose of having a body when the soul is already indestructible.

8) Path to get closer to God

Bhagavad Gita shows you the path to get closer to god. If followed properly then you can fathom the knowledge being one with the God.

9) Purpose of Birth and Soul

It also explains that why our soul is indestructible and why it takes rebirth again and again with different bodies. And also tells that what should be our purpose during a particular birth.

10) Attain Moksha

It shows us different ways to attain moksha (liberation). It is a state of mind in which we do our work and still do not think about anything in return or the benefits.

11) Attachment with God

It shows that how you can live your life without getting an attachment for material things and the only attachment you should have is towards God.

12) Universe - A part of God

Bhagavath Geetha also tells that how everything in this universe is a part of God. Even the human beings are also a part of God, no matter how much we learn or succeed, the only thing that will matter is, what we did for the good of everyone.

These are some of the major reasons because of which we should read Bhagwat Geeta and should also try to follow its knowledge in our lives.

This helps in knowing the real purpose of our life and it also helps in every turn of our life, whether it’s just about clearing doubts or knowing what is right or wrong.

Rules to Read Bhagavad Gita

How To Read Bhagavad Gita

There is no such rules prescribed for reading Bhagavad Gita. One can read it anywhere or anytime. As per Gita implementation of knowledge is more important than reading. Reading and execution will results in peace, keeps you away from sin, helps you grow in wisdom, develop your faith, fill you with hope, bring you joy, proposer your life etc.

For obtaining the knowledge from Bhagavad Gita there is no such rules of reading prescribed anywhere. If anyone claiming so, please asks them the reference of it.

This holy scripture is considered to be the ocean of knowledge among all the scriptures. One thing I would like to share from the scripture itself that there is a rule prescribed in Bhagavad gita  for sharing the knowledge.

Before Proceeding further we would like to share our own experience which is applicable in our day to day lives. Follow the below table to gain clear understanding of it.

Action	Result
Read	Forget
Write	For Some time
Do	Forever

Lord Krishna Himself said in Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18:70 by studying itself with his intelligence Lord Krishna will be worshiped. And I declare that he who studies this sacred conversation of ours, will worships me by his intelligence.

So there is no any sort of rule or protocols told by lord Krishna but yes there are ways. 

Most of the people will tell you about the rules to read Bhagavad Gita in their own way of understanding like to follow some rituals before reading it like you should read Bhagavad Gita after bath ,keep yourself clean, read at peaceful place etc etc. and in follow up they will explain that you feel afresh, your mind will be ready to receive the nectar.

Ways to read Bhagavad Gita

The best way to read Bhagavad Gita is to start reading it whenever you want to read.From my view it depends upon who is reading. Understanding of bhagavad gita depends upon the reader also.

Try to apply the teachings of Bhagavad Gita in daily life in order to get the best outcome as reading Bhagavad Gita will only help to increase the knowledge of any individual.

There could be several types of readers like, spiritual seekers, students from comparative religions, atheist etc. Those readers will interpret the meaning as per their understanding. So, it is very important to understand the pattern of the scripture.

So for the readers the great Saints and Gurus has simplified the  complete scripture into chapters. Bhagavad Gita has total 18 chapters which are given below -

Chapter 1. Observing the Armies on the Battlefield of Kurukshetra 

Chapter 2. Foundation of Knowledge. 

Chapter 3. Path of Selfless Service 

Chapter 4. Path of Karma Yoga with Self - Knowledge 

Chapter 5. Path of Renunciation

Chapter 6. Path of Meditation

Chapter 7. Self-Knowledge and Enlightenment 

Chapter 8. Attaining the supreme - The Eternal Being 

Chapter 9. Supreme Knowledge & The Big Mystery

Chapter 10. Manifestation of the Absolute

Chapter 11. The Universal Form - Vision of the Cosmic Form

Chapter 12. Devotional service

Chapter 13. Creation & The Creator  

Chapter 14. Three Modes of Material Nature 

Chapter 15. The Supreme Being

Chapter 16. Divine and Demonic Qualities 

Chapter 17. The Divisions of Faith - Threefold Faith

Chapter 18. Conclusion - The Perfection of Renunciation(Moksha)

Arjuna was a great warrior and he has everything that anyone could dream of at that stage or any stage of life. He was a prosperous king, a great scholar, trained by great saints and posses amazing skills. At the midst of the battle he was asking Lord Krishna about his doubt prior to the battle.

So you can imagine, even though he was trained and educated by great saints then also he was not aware of this knowledge.

Also one would might think that Lord Krishna encouraging to fight instead of providing solution.

So, for the readers it is necessary to understand that in which context Bhagavad Gita has been said by Lord Krishna otherwise there will be many misconceptions.

One must know that Lord Krishna tried and obeyed all the protocols in order to avoid that Mega battle popularly known as Mahabharata.

Keep your mind flexible so that you can have maximum take away from this master piece.

So we can conclude that there is no such method or ways prescribed anywhere. Just read it like any other scripture and receive the nectar like knowledge.

Post reading Instructions Shared by Lord Krishna

Rules to read Bhagawad Gita:

1) Always read Bhagwad Gita with devotion. This is the first important thing than any external preparation. Devotion is the first thing that makes you to concentrate.

2) Make sure that you are in a clear state of mind. If you have any mental stress make you mind peaceful and then start reading.

3) Read Gita in morning hours most preferably. Read Gita after taking bath only. You should have good concentration while reading.

4) Read Gita before taking any meals.

5) The place where you read Gita must be cleaned by you.

6) You must sit over a clean blanket or woollen carpet for reading Gita.

7) You must read Gita at a fixed time for fixed duration.

8) Daily whatever you read, try to bring it in your life as implementation is more important.

9) Before and after reading each chapter, bow down and touch the lotus feet of Sri Krishna and Bhagwad Gita with your forehead. It will give you satisfaction.

10) Maintain the same routine daily.

If you follow this I don't know whether you will get his vishwaroop but you will surely get his blessings and support and also discipline.

So make a regular routine to read Bhagwad Gita as it purifies the heart and soul …

Does Astrology Contradict the Bhagavad Gita’s Wisdom?

“When we consult an astrologer, aren’t we trying to get the fruits of our work? And isn’t that in contradiction to the advice of Krsna in Bhagavad Gita?”

What a really, really wonderful question! Thank you so much for asking this.

First we will note that different people consult astrologers for different reasons. Some consult astrologers in ways that do not violate this principle of the gita. Most, however, do violate this principle in their astrological inquiry. But it is the duty of the astrologer to gently redirect them towards the wisdom of this Gita shloka in the course of addressing their inquiry.

Karmanye-adhikari:
We have a right to act, to do our duties.

Ma phaleshu kadaca NA:
but we never have such rights over the results of our actions.

Ma karma-phala hetu bhur:
So don’t try to cause results of your action

Ma te sango ‘stv akarmani:
but don’t give up action, either.

The wisdom of this shloka from Bhagavad Gita is saying that we shouldn’t only do things which we think will bring good results to us personally, giving up things that we think will bring us bad results. We should do what we are responsible to do, because we are responsible to do it.

This lifestyle is called “karma-yoga.”

The bulk of the Vedic scripture, however, is a precursor to karma-yoga. Most of the Veda is “karma-khanda.” In other words it is about karma, not karma yoga. It is a manual, a handbook for enjoying the fruits of life. Why? Because this is what the vast majority of the readership of the Veda (humanity) is interested in. By giving them a handbook to get what they want – human beings develop faith in the handbook – the Vedas. Thus eventually they come to the more important, though less proliferate, sections on the yogas: karma-yoga, jnana-yoga, and bhakti-yoga.

Jyotish is an appendix on the main bulk of the Veda, and thus mainly it is part of the system of how people can enjoy or not enjoy the fruits. Therefore yes, you are right, the main bulk of astrology is subordinate and inferior to the level of knowledge being expressed in that verse of Bhagavad-Gita.

Jyotish can and should be used to help people rise to this level of knowledge and beyond – just as the karma-khanda of the Vedas are meant for that purpose. That is why the astrologers, at least, should be interested in higher levels. If the astrologers are in karma-yoga, jnana-yoga or bhakti-yoga – then the less advanced persons who come to the astrologers for guidance about everyday material things can receive a great deal of benefit.

The Bhagavad Gita -The Astrologer's Guide

"If you want to be a good astrologer you should make a habit of reading the Srimad Bhagavad Gita regularly."

If you ever wish to become a competent and happy astrologer you must not only read the Gita but also should meditate on the meaning of each Sloka.

Ideal Student, Ideal Teacher

The Bhagavad Gita portrays the ideal student in the form of Arjuna and Lord Krishna as the ideal teacher. It shows several situations where Arjuna fearlessly questions the Lord even knowing that he is the Almighty. Arjuna complains to the Lord "You are confusing me with ambiguous and contradictory words; please tell me with definiteness, the one thing which is best for me" (Chapter Ill, Sloka 2). Such an attitude of the student should be encouraged by the teacher both for the benefit of the student and as well of the science.

Krishna displays the attributes of an ideal teacher and does not imposes his views on Arjuna, After quoting the views of great sages, he gives his own that holy deeds like yagna, charity and penance should not be given up but are to be performed without attachment to the results (Chapter XVIII, Slokas 2,3 and 6). The Lord further tells Arjuna: "I have imparted to you the secret divine knowledge; It is for you to reflect on it thoroughly and then do as you like" (ibid, Sloka 63). When the ideal teacher in like manner allows the disciple to think freely and independently he facilitates the natural blooming of the student's intellect.

Overcoming Envy

There can be occasions when one feels jealous of the successful predictions and the reputation of other astrologers. This creates an undesirable mental block and hinders one from grasping the subtle nuances of astrology. Wherever there is extraordinary greatness, power, beauty or success in this world, it is nothing but a spark of the Divine Effulgence (Chapter X, Sloka 41). One is merely the medium -nimittamatra- for such excellence to show up. There can be no place therefore for envy as excellence anywhere must proceed only from the Lord.

Attitude towards the Client

One comes across, in daily life, different kinds of people starting from the greatly evolved, educated and cultured to the criminal, thuggish and the brute kinds. The Lords's injunction to astrologers is to practise samabuddhi and not discriminate those consulting them on the basis of their perse backgrounds. (Chapter V, Sloka 18 and Chapter VI, Sloka 9).

One may sometimes feel averse to or scornful of cases where the client may have committed some heinous act and justify one's feelings that he deserves to be looked down upon. Since there is no such thing as sin but only ignorance which disappears with the dawn of knowledge, one must not let such aversion possess one's heart. The Lord says that even if one is the most terrible of sinners one can easily cross the ocean of sin with the help of the boat of knowledge (Chapter VI, Sloka 36). Hence, everyone is a soul with spiritual potential, an Amsa of the Lord (Chapter XV, Sloka 7).

Some cases may necessitate unpleasant predictions for which Sloka 15 of Chapter XVII provides a solution through practise of verbal penance by choosing such words as do not disturb another's mind and which are true, pleasing and beneficial. Wording the prediction carefully can many a time take away its sting.

Dealing with Death

Of all the professions, astrology deals with the issues of life and death the most, perhaps next only to medicine. One can imagine what Dr.Raman would have felt when he had to judge the longevity of his eldest son Suryaprakash who passed away in his twenties. Here too the Gita comes to one's rescue. The soul being indestructible, only the body suffers death. The embodied soul undergoes the stages of infancy, childhood, youth and old age in the body; likewise it undergoes the experience of death and one should not grieve over the inevitable (Chapter 11, Slokas 13 and 27). Meditating upon Chapter II will certainly give the strength and the required detachment and equanimity to deal with predictions of death.

Dealing with Arrogance

The astrology practitioner can sometimes become highly arrogant and egoistic (asura sampatti as described in Chapter XVI). A regular study of the chapter Daivasura Sampat Vibhaga Yoga can help the astrologer avoid such pitfalls and restore humility in one. Some astrologers claim having discovered new rules based on a few dozens of cases and even go to the extent of belittling the ancient masters. According to the Gita, (Chapter XVI,

Sloka 23) whoever, setting aside the injunctions of the Sastras, behaves according to one's whims, can attain neither perfection nor happiness. This does not mean that one should not experiment but that should be done within the confines of the broad rules laid down by the ancient masters.

Self-Exertion

There is a misconception that astrology is a fatalistic science and makes people indolent and stop exerting themselves. When one understands that the horoscope only points out that one's present situation in life is the result of one's own past deeds, one would strive to make the present better for a brighter future. Slokas 5 and 6 of Chapter VI exhort one to strive to improve oneself and stress that one is one's own best friend as well as one's own enemy and help in overcoming such misconceptions.

Remedial Measures

Remedial measures in the form of worshipping various planetary deities form an important part of Vedic astrology. Even one striving for spiritual evolution should not neglect worship as it constitutes one of the important panchayagnas - daivayagna which come under the Nitya Karmas or regular duties that a householder is bound to perform. In Chapter Ill, the Gita says that one must worship the deities through the medium of the yagna when they would be pleased and grant one's wishes. In this way both the worshipper and the worshipped would sustain each other and obtain great benefit (ChapterIll, Sloka 11). In the same way, remedial measures, in the form of yagna help in alleviating the results of past bad Karma. Yagna is any kind of worship done with sincerity and devotion.

Handling Success and Failure

No astrologer would deny the elation experienced with one's first correct prediction. This may even make one feel that one has become a great astrologer and also get carried away by the flattery of fellow astrologers and one's admirers. Sloka 22 of Chapter V reminds one of the fleeting nature of the world. And that objects of happiness are in fact the seeds of misery as they have a beginning and an end. Hence one should not be carried away by such successes or gloat over them.

Astrology is Karma Yoga

There are times when one feels disappointed with astrology and feels one would be better off pursuing some other activity. This may be because of the difficulty in understanding the subject or the failure of some astrological dictum which may have worked previously, or it may be because of the meagre financial returns and recognition that may not match the time and effort invested. At such times, one must understand astrology has not been forced on any of its practitioners. In my own case, it was my interest in it that made me burn the midnight oil over it. I always marvelled at this science and aspired to become an astrologer. Hence, it is swakarma and swadharma that is ingrained in one's personality that draws one to astrology and which is not induced by extraneous influences.

When Arjuna wants to quit the battlefield, Lord Krishna says: "If you, however, resolve not to fight and want to leave the battlefield, your decision is futile because you are bound by your own nature to your duty as a warrior and will certainly fight the war even though wishing the contrary" (Chapter XVIII, Sloka 59 and 60). In the same way astrologers too are bound by their interest in astrology and cannot fight this natural tendency. Further, according to Slokas 47 and 48, just as fire is always associated with smoke, every activity is associated with some defect. It is better to stick to one's own work though with defects, than to perform another's in a flawless manner.

If one should feel that by discarding the pursuit of astrology one is actually performing an act of renunciation, then it is a fallacy. Giving up one's duty because it is difficult or involves physical discomfort, is not true renunciation (Sloka 8, ibid XVIII). However, if one performs one's duty considering it to be an act of worship, renouncing the attachment to results, then that is true renunciation (Sloka 9, ibid 18). The best way to do any work is to work without desire for the results. This may sound impractical but by avoiding such attachment one can perform one's work without any distracting thoughts of success or failure. This gradually pacifies the mind and brings out the best from one. Yoga is skill in action (Chapter IV, Sloka 18 and Chapter II, Sloka 50). And this should be the guiding motto of the astrologer.

The beauty of Karma Yoga lies in the fact that there is no need to change anything externally in one's life. The change is only within the mind in one's approach towards work being done without attachment to the results and as an act of worship (Chapter Ill, Sloka 25). Then work becomes Yagna or Karma Yoga. With the sacred Bhagavad Gita as a guide, an astrologer can pursue his work with confidence and courage.

Why To Read Lesson 1 of Bhagwad Geeta:

The first lesson of gita book is about the state of mind of Arjun. What to do and what not to do in this situation when duty and relations are before each other. What to do in the state of dilemma, doubts. 

Actually every common person enter in this type of situations and therefore need guidance from an experience holder. Here Arjun has entered in same common situation by seeing all his relatives and beloved in front of him in battlefield. So he is thinking that how he can fight with there own relatives. Read this lesson to know that how he is asking questions to shree krishna.

Why to read Lesson 2 of Bhagwad Geeta

In the 2nd lesson Shree krishna has started the clarification to Arjun regarding what to do. Here it is said that if a person follow prudence/vivek or perform his or her duties well then all the worries go away from life. The world is evanescent, nothing is immortal, every thing is changing so there is no need to worry about any thing. It is good to perform our duties well and live a comfortable life. If any one perform duties without attachment as per rules given in scriptures then nothing will disturb the life. 

Why to read Lesson 3 of Bhagwad Geeta

Work is very important, no one can live life without doing any work so the best thing is to perform work without any hesitation. Without work no one can get the peaceful and successful life. Even supreme power is performing duties well for the well being of this universe. 

Why to read Lesson 4 of Bhagwad Geeta

This lesson is clearing about how to live a free life and why. How to over come from any type of bond and why. This lesson is giving focus on 'Tatva Gyan'. If we know the base of any work then there is no need to attach our self with any work. By doing any work without attachment is the best way to not enter in any bond. This is the way to  live a successful life. 

By getting the abstract knowledge(tatva gyan) it is possible to over come from any type of sin too. So must read this lesson.

why to read Lesson 5 of Bhagwad Geeta

The secret of getting growth in life is given in lesson 5 of bhagwad geeta. It is cleared in this lesson that people must keep the balance mind means not getting upset in negative situation and not to become over excite in favorable situation. 

Saint is a person who has detached himself or herself from mind and understand the evanescent world. How to deal in every situations and why, is given in this lesson of geeta. 

Why to read Lesson 6 of Bhagwad Geeta

This lesson is on samta/parity i.e. every one must work to get the balance state of mind. Without parity it is not possible to over come from any type of doubts, griefs etc and mind is unable to meditate properly.

The person who is able to remain in samta is only able to attain the best state of mind. So read about samta yoga in this lesson of bhagwad geeta.

Why to read Lesson 7 of Bhagwad Geeta

Every thing is god, everywhere there is lord vasudeva, nothing is other than god and this is the reality. Every one must try to know this fact after which the life become easy and successful. This is the mystery given in the 7th lesson.

Why to read Lesson 8 of Bhagwad Geeta

Life after death depends upon the current state of mind so always be attentive. We must try to behave in such a way that at the time of death we must remember the supreme power so that to achieve the salvation easily. Here in 8th lesson of geeta, krishna has told the secret of life after death, what type of birth, a person get after leaving the current body. This is a very great secret and every one must read this lesson if want the real success in life.

Why to read Lesson 9 of Bhagwad Geeta

Every person has the right to attain god. There is no matter from which caste, religion, country, dress the person belongs. Krishna is sharing views that god thinks that why the person don't try to attain the supreme power even after getting this pine body.

God is clearing the importance of human body and showing that only by having this body any one can achieve the pine state of salvation.

Why to read Lesson 10 of Bhagwad Geeta

Whatever is good in this world is because of god presence but person entangle in the beauty and entertainment. Person must use the contemplation power to think about god and nothing else, this is the secret of successful life. This is revealed in this lesson of bhagwad geeta.

Why to read Lesson 11 of Bhagwad Geeta

The universe is the creation of god and so every thing is within the god. Shree krishna has shown his pine visions to Arjun and Arjun has found every thing within him like brahma, vishnu mahesh, yaksh, gandharva, siddhas, anger, dangerous things etc. So to see this, pine vision is needed which is not possible for ever one but to worship the whole world by knowing that it is god, we can uplift our life. This secret is given in details in lesson 11 of bhagwad geeta.

Why to read Lesson 12 of Bhagwad Geeta

Here Krishna has shown the importance of devotees. The person who devoted every thing to god is the best one as per lord krishna. God protects every true devotees so be in state of parity/samta and do remember god always. Know about the secret benefits of devotion in this lesson.

Why to read Lesson 13 of Bhagwad Geeta

The only thing which must be known is to know the supreme power in abstract form i.e.(tatwa gyan). The one who knows the god in abstract form get the blessings of supreme power and get the real success in this life. The secret of becoming immortal is given in the thirteenth lesson of bhagwad geeta.

Why to read Lesson 14 of Bhagwad Geeta

The secret of three Characteristics( teen gun) is revealed in 14th lesson. The world is formed because of the combination of 3 gun i.e. Tamo Gun, Rajo Gun and Sato gun.

What are the main characteristic a person gains due to the above gunas are given in 14th lesson of Geeta. By understanding these gunas person is able to detach himself or herself and achieve the supreme state of mind. So must read this lesson to understand this secret concept of life.

Why to read Lesson 15 of Bhagwad Geeta

God is running this universe for the decades. God is the source of any thing happening in this universe. So it is the duty of every one to worship god and perform the practices to know the supreme power. This is the secret of human life. Here in this lesson we can know the various powers of god.

Why to read Lesson 16 of Bhagwad Geeta

Person takes different types of birth due to the different types of behavior so it is the duty of every human to adopt the best procedure to live life and to get salvation. This is the way to become free from every griefs.

The person who do bad attain the hell and the person do good attain the heaven so every thing depend upon the deed. So if any one want to understand the concept of birth, rebirth etc then he or she must read the 16th lesson of bhagwad geeta.

Why to read Lesson 17 of Bhagwad Geeta

Here secrets of devotion is cleared by shree krishna. Different types of people has different types of devotion and they can be identified with different types of food too. So read about this secret in detail in seventeenth lesson of bhagwad geeta.

Why to read Lesson 18 of Bhagwad Geeta

To uplift in life there are 3 types of ways -- karm yoga, gyan yoga and bhakti yoga. As per the nature and interest if person adopt any of the way then sure success will come in life. Person can uplift in life. God protects the person who devote and perform the duties with devotion. The devotee is away from any sin and virtue. So trust god, believe in supreme power, perform duties and live a free life, attain the ultimate goal of life.

So Bhagwad geeta is not related to any religion, it is for every one, it is for living successful life, it is to understand life, Geeta is to know the secrets of human life. Read it and clear your doubts like as Arjun.

WORLD MANAGEMENT LESSONS FROM INDIA

10 life lessons to learn from Bhagavad Gita

Bhagavad Gita is a part of the great Hindu epic Mahabharata.

The holy scripture is set in a narrative framework of a dialogue between Pandava prince Arjuna and his guide and charioteer Lord Krishna.

Considered to be a doctrine of universal truth, Bhagavad Gita has long been influencing people not only in India but around the world also.

The Bhagavad Gita teaches us various important principles that relate to work, life, religion, philosophy and spirituality.

We brings to you 10 lessons which we, human, should learn from Bhagavad Gita:

1. We came to this world empty handed. We have made everything over here, be it relations, money, love or respect. We cannot take anything with us when we die. Everything would be left over here.

2. World is perishable and whoever comes to this world surely has to go one day. Soul can never be destroyed. Always remember you are a soul not a body. Death is just the passing of the soul from the material world to the spirit realm.

3. A truth can never be destroyed. One should not be afraid of doing good.

4. Whatever happened was good, whatever is happening is good and what all will happen in the future will be good.

5. Work is of utmost importance and one must work with dedication without always worrying about results.

6. It talks a lot about meditation. Meditation is considered extremely helpful for inner peace and 'sadhna'.

7. Things may not be the same, the way they used to be. Things and circumstances change. We should neither expect people, nor surroundings, not even society to be same. They all change with time.

8. Desires come and go, but you should remain a dispassionate witness, simply watching and enjoying the show. Desires should not bother a person.

9. It tells us that God is always with us and around us no matter what we are doing.

10. Ill feelings towards other living beings is the cause of man's inner destruction. It must be avoided.

 

Krishna Consciousness & Bhagavad Gita

The desires of humans have more-or-less remained the same over the years.

Let us take a look at some of the eternal teachings with more vigour & become more Krishna consciousness.

1. We tend to lose the way overwhelmed by our battles within and in the outer world. Surrendering to the Lord Krishna with utter helplessness, we just need to seek his counsel & apply it in life.

2. Lord Krishna asks us to let go of the unhealthy imaginary calculations and take up the responsibility of dealing with it with a positive frame of mind. Raise yourself.

3. Life-spans are short in today’s fast & flashy world. The fashion of today is outdated by tomorrow. Success comes by sustaining interest over long periods of time without losing focus and enthusiasm. So stay Focused.

4. The world is constantly trying to outwit time and there is a mad rush everywhere. Slowing down the processes will ensure longevity. But you can go slow and steady only when you have control over yourself. Slow down a bit.

5. A smile is just the beginning of joy, which slowly steps towards happiness and bliss. One can be happy by truly wanting to be happy, keeping away from anger, and controlling desires.

6. Let us not be inflated too much by success nor deflated by failures, let us practice training the mind and making it even, Lord Krishna teaches.

7. Lord takes care of all our possessions and needs. Do everything, making Him the centre of your life. Surrender all your responsibilities to Him with burning faith, He assures, He will take care of everything.

8. You are greater than your circumstances, you can go beyond them ; in whatever situation you are in today, cannot bind you forever.

9. Sleep well. Let us not get so busy that we don’t have time for healthy food and a good night’s sleep.

10. Dont forget to chant Hare Krishna Mahamantra daily. No other means of spiritual realization, therefore, is as effective in this age as chanting the maha-mantra (Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare )

Ignore MAYA DEVI (MATERIAL DESIRES, LUST, GREED) as much as possible & Chant these three words, namely Hare, Krishna and Rama, which are the transcendental seeds of the Maha-mantra to give protection to the conditioned soul.

Let us invoke the grace of Krishna Life teachings, Krishna Consciousness & Bhagavad Gita for the well-being of  your health (Physical and mental) your wealth (Physical and Contentment) & your knowledge (Material Sciences and Spiritual Knowledge).

Let this prayer be on behalf of ourselves, our families and the entire world.

Om Shanti & Hare Krishna to all Blessed Souls…

 

10 Best Bhagavad Geeta Quotes

Bhagavad Gita does not need any introduction! It is the Hindu Epic scripture that provides answers to all our confusions and conflicts.

The Kurukshetra battleground was full of relatives and family members, confused Arjuna turned towards his charioteer Krishna to solve his dilemma. And Krishna, one of the most beloved incarnations of Hindu deities, shared practical and philosophical aspects of life through Bhagavad Gita.

The scene mentioned above is depicted in Mahabharata. Scholars believe Mahabharata happened around the 2nd century BCE. And Bhagavad Gita is part of it. Bhagavad Gita which literally means -Songs of the blessed God, is a compilation of 700 verses.

Moreover, it discusses various values, beliefs, duties with the idea of a more meaningful life. It also shares wisdom on attachment, love, conflicting motives, ethical practices, and a sense of duty. Take a look at some of the Bhagavad Gita quotes, which are rational and relevant even today!

Best Quotes From Shrimad Bhagavad Gita on Success

1. Change is the law of the Universe. You can be a millionaire or a beggar in a moment.

The only thing which is constant in the Universe is- change! Nothing is changeless in this world, neither your success or your failure! Nature teaches us to change according to the situation. In the cycle of life, we go through various stages, which change with age and time. The only eternal thing is a movement -the flow! Even our mere existence on the Earth is not permanent! If we understand this deeply, we will accept tough times, sad events, loss, and even death of our loved ones as a passing-by situation. Also, we will not be deceived or proud in the moments of glory, success, and achievements.

2. You can claim your right on the work but not on the results.

The wisest quote to adapt from Bhagavad Gita is Kaam Karo, phal ki chinta mat Karo! We all have control over our activities but zero commands over its results.

Also, caring about outcomes, searching shortcuts for success doesn't work in the long run. To achieve success, you must learn to work without having an attachment to the results.

3. We are kept from our mission not by obstructions but by a clear path to a lesser mission.

What’s stopping you from reaching your aims?

A lack of clarity is the only reason why many people settle for less than they can be. Confusion or lack of clarity leads to abandoning the dreams and choosing the comfort-seeking path. 

Do not settle for the small or ordinary things, dream big and get absolute -unwavering clarity of your path.

4. A man is the outcome of his belief, As he believes so he is!

Your mind, your beliefs are everything. And when you change it, you can see its reflections as external changes in life.

Feed your mind with positive thoughts. Train this monkey mind to achieve mastery, and this is the surest way to success!

5. A mind mastered in meditation is like the unwavering flame of a lamp in the windless place.

Need clarity of path to fulfil your dreams? As we already saw, the right belief is life-changing..but how do you get these all? Meditation is the ultimate way!

A mind is a chatterbox running thousands of thoughts at the moment! Calming this unproductive race is a real challenge!

Meditation, if once achieved, can bring mental peace, spiritual growth, and focused attention towards goals.

6. Whatever happened, happened for good. Whatever is happening, is happening for good. Whatever will happen, will also happen for good.

We all worry. It is natural. But when it holds you back in life, it becomes more worrisome!

The timeless wisdom that Krishna is teaching here is-you should not feel stressed about anything. Whatever has happened, happening, or will happen is happening for a reason!

Face it and accept it! Remember the previous thought? Just focus on your work; don't think about outcomes!

Best Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Quotes on Love

7. Love wins all

Perhaps the smallest quote of our list, but it takes years to master it!

The sages, priests and divine souls from different religions have been stating this simple thing from years.

Moreover, the pure and unconditional love wins all odds! It transforms the hearts with its warmth and purity. As Krishna said, we can win him with love, with pure,purpose-less love!

8. Love, Compassion, and Devotion win ego, envy, and lust!

Ego, envy, and lust is the doorway to hell, as Lord said in his wisdom. And with the love, compassion and sincere devotion towards something you can win these vice qualities

Also, love, compassion, and dedication are the most exceptional quality one should conquer to win hearts!

9. Love Without Expectations

Expectations kill the purity of love. As God says, he puts pure and unconditional love above everything.

10. You came empty-handed, and you will leave the world empty-handed.

Focusing on tangible and mundane things is our way of living in this materialistic world.

A big bungalow, luxurious car, and more cash in the bank accounts are our criteria to live an elite life.

But often we forget that none of these things will come to the grave with us. We came here empty-handed, and we will go empty-handed. So the in-between journey of these two points, which we call -life, should be simple and much more meaningful.

Learnings from Bhagavad Gita

As a devotee of Krishna, we learn from these wise words that we all are warriors! Our duty is to fulfil our highest goals without worldly attachments!

However, Gita covers a lot of other virtuous jewels that are worth reading! Preaching and remembering these noble thoughts on Gita Jayantiwill bestow us with a more meaningful life.

From Mahatma Gandhi to Carl Jung, every nobleman gets inspired by Gita. It will give you a more extensive understanding of worldly affairs.

The Twelve Zodiac Signs as Warriors in the Bhagavad Gita

"Several astrologers believe there is a connection between the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the twelve signs of the zodiac. Somewhat similarly, I want to show a connection between twelve 'apostles' of Krishna and the twelve signs. It should not be surprising to find such similarities, as God does not distinguish between spiritual masters of different religions. The fact that 'Christ' and 'Krishna' have similar sounds is because they represent the same state of being one with God"

The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual text of India, framed as a dialogue between two warriors, Krishna and Arjuna, who have paused between two opposing armies ready for battle. Arjuna is one of five brother princes, rightful heirs to the throne of a kingdom. Krishna is his advisor in the coming battle against the usurpers of the throne.

The Gita is a metaphor for the battle between good and evil tendencies to win the kingdom of the soul, and Krishna is the voice of God instructing the spiritual seeker.

A short and condensed sanskrit text, the Gita contains a lot of information that can be grasped only with the helpful interpretation of a spiritual master.

Paramhansa Yogananda, a spiritual master author of the worldwide bestseller Autobiography of a Yogi, has provided a fascinating interpretation of the Gita, with several concepts directly tied to Vedic astrology. Yogananda has explained that Arjuna and his four brother princes of the Gita embody spiritual qualities which are characteristic of five planets. For example, Arjuna, the most skilled warrior in the war, embodies the qualities of Mars.

Based on his teachings, I believe that twelve of the warriors mentioned in one stanza of the Gita represent each of the twelve astrological signs:

1) Aries	Kuntibhoja.
2) Taurus	Yudhamanyu.
3) Gemin	Chekitana.
4) Cancer	Saubhadra.
5) Leo	Kashiraja.
6) Virgo	Purujit.
7) Libra	Yuyudhana.
8) Scorpio	Virata.
9) Sagittarius	Uttamajuas.
10) Capricorn	Drupada.
11) Aquarius	Dhristaketu.
12) Pisces	Shaibya.

Aries – Kuntibhoja

In the book God Talks to Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita, Yogananda has given a metaphorical meaning for each of the twelve warriors, based on the sanskrit roots of their names. Kuntibhoja represents asana, self-control. Asana is a spiritual quality known to yoga practitioners, as it is one of eight important concepts explained by Patanjali, the renowned teacher in the yoga tradition. Asana is the physical and mental self-discipline necessary to hold a yoga posture, and to hold the body immobile during meditation.

Yogananda has explained that asana is centered at the third chakra. Chakras are energy centers found at different locations in the human body, along the spine. The third chakra is in the navel area. Yogananda has also explained that the third chakra is related to Mars and its two signs, Aries and Scorpio. The highest expression of Aries is disciplined mental and physical willpower. In fact, an unbalanced Aries will display lack of self-control, anger, and impulsive actions. From the above associations, Kuntibhoja seems to signify the highest expression of Aries, the positive independence and willpower gained from asana, self-control. Kuntibhoja represents dispassion towards the unreasonable requests of the body, a warrior fiercely fighting against laziness, restlessness and sense-attachment.

Taurus – Yudhamanyu

The meaning of Yudhamanyu, according to Yogananda, is pranayama, control of prana, or life force. Like asana, pranayama is one of the eight fundamental concepts of Patanjali. Yogananda associates it with the heart chakra of Venus, Taurus and Libra.

Yudhamanyu means to fight with great zeal and determination. Similarly,Taurus represents sustaining energy and determination. As the earthy sign of Venus, Taurus is sensitive to material beauty. In this respect, lack of pranayama may lead Taurus into excessive involvement with the material world, causing our life force to be drawn outwardly into material attachments. Yudhamanyu represents the highest expression of Taurus, the sustained determination needed to resist the allure of the material world, by collecting our life force inwardly as calmness and joy.

Gemini – Chekitana

Chekitana is smriti, spiritual memory, and its name means 'intelligent'. Gemini, as the air sign of Mercury, seems to be the natural association for this warrior. Spiritual memory is the ability to remember our true soul nature. Yogananda said that Mercury's two signs are in the ether chakra (in the throat area), and ether is where patterns of energy are stored, like blueprints to be used for material manifestation. In this sense ether acts like a place to store information, a spiritual memory. The more we remember our true, spiritual nature, the more we perceive the innate presence of Spirit in everyone, in fact Gemini is a sociable sign. Chekitana represents the highest expression of Gemini, using the intellect to remember our true identity with Spirit.

Cancer – Saubhadra

Saubhadra represents samyama, which means holding together. Samyama groups together the three concepts of concentration, meditation and samadhi as expressed by Patanjali– it represents an intense state of absorption on the object of concentration.

Perhaps Cancer is not the first sign to come to an astrologer's mind when thinking of concentration, but samyama does not so much indicate intellectual concentration, but a deeper kind of concentration, with one's own being. In this sense, the similarities with Cancer become apparent, as Cancer has the capacity to become fully absorbed on what interests it. In fact, Cancer can be the most personal and attached sign of the zodiac, but also the most caring and attentive, like a mother.

Saubhadra represents the highest expression of Cancer, when it has learnt to see the whole universe as its own, just like in samadhi.

Leo – Kashiraja

Kashiraja represents prajna, discriminative intelligence. Kashi means shining and raj means to shine and to rule. Kashi is a name for Varanasi, or Benares, the most ancient holy city in India, so Kashiraja in a way also means King of Kashi. The metaphorical meaning, though, derived by Yogananda, is “shining, causing other things to shine and be revealed” – in other words, insight.

Kashiraja can also be taken to mean “to reign with light, in a brilliant way”. All these associations clearly indicate a royal character, such as Leo, the royal fire sign of the zodiac.

Kashiraja indicates the highest expression of Leo, when it uses its charismatic light to guide others towards wisdom, just like Yogananda who had Leo ascendant.

Virgo – Purujit

Purujit is, according to Yogananda, pratyahara, interiorization. Pratyahara is associated with the fifth chakra, the throat chakra, in turn associated with Mercury, Virgo and Gemini. The fifth chakra is etheric, more subtle than the lower four chakras – in fact Mercury is a subtle planet, representing agility of intellect. In a way, we can then see Virgo as an etheric-earth sign, and Gemini as an etheric-air sign. The enquiring character of Mercury can become restless if not balanced by a certain stability of mind. Perhaps that is the reason why Mercury is exalted in the etheric-earth stability of Virgo, rather than in etheric-air adaptability of Gemini.

The interiorization of mind and life-force, pratyahara, brings a steady mental calmness, as our energy flows inside, towards the spiritual peace of the inner world, rather than outside, towards the duality and restlessness of the outside world. This interiorization brings purity of mind, as in the symbol of this sign, the virgin.

As an example,Yogananda had Saturn, the ruler of his 6th house of obstacles, in Virgo. When living in Los Angeles he had a few physical accidents that would have incapacitated a normal man. In such occasions he demonstrated perfect control of his life-force: when he’d let it flow outwardly, he’d grimace in pain; when he directws it inwardly, he was innerly free of any discomfort. He was able to face the obstacle with the interiorization of Virgo.

Another example is Lahiri Mahasaya, another spiritual master and Guru of the Guru of Yogananda. Lahiri Mahasaya had Rahu and Sun in his 12th house, Virgo. After working the whole day as an accountant, he was known to remain in samadhi all night, undisturbed by the surrounding disciples. He was visible (Sun) and surrounded by disciples (Rahu), and yet he was interiorized (pratyahara and Virgo) in samadhi (12th house).

Purujit represents the strength and calmness found in pratyahara.

Libra – Yuyudhana

Yuyudhana represents shraddha, divine devotion. Yudh means to fight, and Sri Yukteswar, spiritual master and guru of Yogananda, describes Yuyudhana as the desire to practice Kriya yoga, a meditative yogic technique taught by Yogananda and other spiritual masters, which actively uplifts the life-force in our energetic spine.

We have seen above that Yudhamanyu represents Taurus. Sri Yukteswar refers both Yuyudhana and Yudhamanyu to Kriya yoga and the expansion of consciousness into infinity, suggesting that Yuyudhana and Yudhamanyu are linked to the same chakra, the hearth chakra, and are therefore both signs of Venus.

Yuyudhana would then be Libra. In fact, Libra is an active air sign with a strong desire for inner and outer harmony. Libra's desire to see the world in harmony is, in its highest expression, the divine devotion of seeing God as the underlying essence of everything.

Scorpio – Virata

Virata represents samadhi. The meaning of Virata is “to be immersed in the inner Self.” Virata was a king who ruled in the Matsya kingdom in India, and matsya means fish, suggesting that Virata is a water sign. Matsya was the first avatar of Vishnu, who in the form of a giant fish saved the progenitor of mankind, Manu, from a great flood.

Of all the water signs, Scorpio is the one that is naturally most self-possessed and strong. Scorpio is also a fixed sign and fixed signs have a Vishnu quality to them.

Before the events narrated in the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna and his four brothers spend a year hidden in disguise at the court of King Virata. Of all the signs of the zodiac, Scorpio is certainly the most secretive.

A primary trait of Scorpio is intensity of feeling. In the search for inner happiness, Virata represents the highest expression of that intensity, the inner bliss of samadhi.

Sagittarius – Uttamaujas

Uttamaujas represents virya, vital celibacy, referring to the use of our life-force for spiritual rather than sensual purposes. Yogananda has explained that the 2nd chakra, the chakra linked to the reproductive organs, is the chakra of Jupiter, Pisces and Sagittarius; he has also stated that the 2nd chakra is closely related to Shakti, a deity personification of spiritual power.

Similarly, the two spiritual masters introduced earlier in this article, Lahiri Mahasaya and Sri Yukteswar, refer to Uttamaujas as 'Shakti' and 'fiery vigor', respectively. Considering that ojas, a word part of Uttamaujas’ name, means energy and power, Uttamaujas seems to clearly relate to Sagittarius, the fire sign of Jupiter.

In fact, in the book The Holy Science, Sri Yukteswar says virya is moral courage, a parallel meaning to vital celibacy, as we need courage to resist sensual habits; courage is a quality that can be considered associated with the fire element. Uttamaujas represents the highest expression of the fiery expansive energy of Sagittarius, redirected from sensual enjoyment to spiritual upliftment.

Capricorn – Drupada

Drupada represents tivra-samvega, extreme dispassion. Just from that meaning, we can surely associate it with a sign of Saturn, the planet of detachment. Pada means step, and the whole name of Drupada means 'stepping swiftly'. Kriyananda, a disciple of Yogananda, commented in his book The Sun Sign as a Spiritual Guide how the symbol of Capricorn is a strange animal, half goat and half fish; the goat in India is substituted for an antelope but both animals indicate sure-footedness.

To step swiftly, metaphorically, means to be detached and not be side-tracked by various passing interests. Of the two signs of Saturn, then, Capricorn is the best fit for Drupada as it is an active sign while Aquarius is fixed. Also, stepping is done of the ground and Capricorn is an earth sign.

Capricorn is a sign that can be skeptical in an overly practical way. Drupada represents the highest expression of that skepticism: extreme dispassion towards the material world.

Aquarius – Dhristaketu

Dhristaketu represents yama, the power of mental resistance. Yama is associated with the 1st chakra of Saturn, Capricorn and Aquarius. Dhristaketu’s name means to uphold dharma and overcome adversities through discriminative intellect, so Aquarius, an air sign, is a good fit. Swami Sri Yukteswar, guru of Yogananda, had Jupiter and Moon in Aquarius. The perfect example of an expansive Aquarian nature, he was impersonal yet kind.

Dhristaketu represents the highest expression of impersonal Aquarius: to behave in a dharmic way through self-control.

Pisces – Shaibya

Shaibya represents niyama, the power of mental adherence. Niyama is associated with the 2nd chakra of Jupiter, Sagittarius and Pisces. The root of Shaibya's name is the same as that of Shiva: it means “in whom all things lie.” In fact, Pisces is a water sign that can be very open to outer influences, good or bad. Yogananda explains that the metaphorical meaning of “Shaibya” is “adherence to what is beneficial” – the spiritual prescriptions of niyama. “Shiva” also means “auspicious” and “happy.” In fact, one of the five concepts of niyamas is “contentment.”

Shaibya represents the highest expression of Pisces: receptivity to inspiration coming from the practice of niyama, such as contentment, introspection, and spiritual devotion.

God has made the Gita available to humanity as a source of wisdom. The text is deeply layered with multiple meanings. As Yogananda showed, some of the main characters of the Gita has metaphorical and astrological meanings. Some represent qualities, good and bad, present in our consciousnes. Some of these qualities are associated with astrological entities, like the planets, which are understood by astrologers as symbols to deepen our knowledge of human consciousness. I think the fact that twelve of these warriors are mentioned together in the same stanza of the Gita could be taken as an hint. The above associations seem reasonable to me and I believe them to be true. Whether you agree or not, I hope you'll find them worth your time as a reflection on some higher spiritual aspects of the twelve signs.

The Bhagavad Gita, considered to be a doctrine of universal truth, has long been influencing people all across the planet. As old as about 5,000 years, the universal principles of the Bhagavad Gita are still very relevant and applicable in the modern world. It’s teachings are considered to be ultimate truth as they encompass each and every aspect of life.

The Gita is known to show the path to the lost, answer to the confused and provide wisdom to all. It is considered to be one of the greatest spiritual books the world has ever known. The primary purpose of the Bhagavad Gita is to illuminate all of humanity by making them realise the true nature of divinity.

Here I enlist a few of the most important and popular teachings from the Gita which can potentially change your life if followed seriously:

The Supreme Guiding light is always with you – Always

A mere belief in this powerful and sublime truth can transform the life of a person. It is the Supreme Being who acts through every living being. Releasing oneself from worries and all other negative emotions is easy by surrendering oneself to the almighty. Since a human being is only an instrument in the hands of God, regretting the past or fearing the future is pointless. The natural harmony of mind and soul is restored by recognizing that the Omnipresent is always around you.

Surrender the fruits of your actions

Remember that life is always a journey and not a destination. So find contentment with the journey you are on regardless of outcomes. Even when the walls are crumbling around you and the earth is cracking beneath your feet, try to practice accepting the situations as they are. Though it’s easier said than done, but with constant practice of making ourselves aware of the realities of life, we can at least come closer. The supreme Lord says -“do not expect or fear anything. Expectations and fear limit our possibilities.”

In the battle between the heart and mind, it doesn’t matter who wins

Being true to both the heart and mind is what we need to learn since both these forces are complementing each other and guiding us to the ultimate truth. By following the intuitive heart to heal and help others as well as ourselves and by using the rational mind to walk the path of truth and hard work, the route to self-knowledge becomes illuminated.

Accept the dualities of life with equanimity

“Be at ease in pleasure and pain, in honour and disgrace. Do not rejoice in good fortune nor lament in bad fortune. Free yourself from desire and anger.”- Lord Krishna

The Supreme Lord states that one’s life is full of ups and downs depending on his or her karmas. Therefore, the wise men are prepared for facing all challenges in life. In times of happiness, they do not get excited and in times of despair, they are not agitated. He states that you should not attach yourself to things or situations.When one attains such a state of equanimity, one leaves the worries to float away in the breeze. This is the way to live a peaceful and stress free life.

Practice the stillness of mind

All thoughts, feelings and desires take birth in the mind. Looking deep within one’s own self is not possible without first stabilizing the mind. The mind can be really quite only when a person is free from the countless desires. Just as we can look at the bottom of the ocean only when there are no ripples on the surface, the secrets of mind, heart and soul can only be known when there are no desires on the surface. Stillness of mind can open doors to wisdom, peace and tranquillity for anyone.

Science of Architecture

Well, in Indian history, vastu shastra (the science of architecture) and crafts were already present, but especially work had been done on it when Aryan had come in India. We get information from ‘Rig-Veda’ that astrology had been discovered and studied in India thousands of years ago. The Indian saint and sages had studied well on its principle, rules, etc. in ancient time. They had divided the predictive astrology into different categories; one of them is ‘vastu shastra.’

The word ‘Vastu’ is derived from article and it is required for any type of architecting in this world which comes under vastu. But, the relation of vastu has been described as the building of houses in Rig-Veda. The principle of vastu shastra (architecture) is based on five basic elements in respect of its rising and structure.

It has been written in kathopanishad that any structure i.e. small or big in this world, has been made with five elements. It has been described in the vastu shastra that house should be made from natural sources of five elements like- sky, air, fire, water and earth.

Table of Contents:

• Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta
• Devshilp
• Cultural history of China

It has been written in ‘Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta’ that all the works are being completed actually through natural properties.

In Rig-Veda, it has been described about the best ways of constructing house. We had come to know through the remnant (remains) of the cities of Harappa and mohan jodro obtained that how arranged the houses of their cities had constructed at that period (150 B.C.)? As well as Boddha stoop of the period of kanishka had also found. Through the information about ayodhya city described in the Ramayana scripted by Balmikim, we come to know about the origin of vastu shastra.

The palace of moryan emperor named Chandra Gupta located in patliputra was the greatest in beauty and hugeness. In India, the royal palace ‘Devshilp’ constructed by Vishwakarma was the miracle example of vastu shastra.

The royal palace of mughals is admirable example of vastu shastra. The temple of God Venketshwar Tirupati, located in south India, is based just on the principles of vastu shastra. The entrance of it is present in the east and the water source of it is present in north-east. This temple has been considered as the most prosperous (glorious).

Besides India, vastu shastra is know by different names in other countries and has been popular from thousands of years due to its geographical condition. All the scholars have gotten information after studying it about invisible energy which had been used in the construction house, because the geographical conditions of every country are different to each other.

The cultural history of China is also very old and confused. It had been discovered thousands of years ago that our atmosphere has such waves which impacts on human life. It had been also discovered that these waves have both negative and positive characters (properties).

The foreigners had been attacking on India continuously up to 150 years, resulting people lives had been affected as well as extra care had been followed for maintaining their existence. As a result of it, we had gone on forgetting our ancient sciences and arts; had gone on becoming helpless to adopt their arts, languages and cultures. But, Indian life instinct (will to live) was very strong; it had changed even the affected cultures in its colors and had given birth to new same culture and civilization.

On the last decades of 20th century, when few western (foreign) scholars had attracted towards Indian vastu shastra, they had been surprised and then realize that as much information about vastushashatra and art is available in Indian books as it is not anywhere. When they had started to adopt its properties, we had also started to attract towards vastushashatra and arts. After that, vastushashatra had worn (take) a very important place in Indian society.

Benefits of Vastu Shastra/वास्तु शास्त्र के लाभ

Vastu Shastra: Vastu Shastra or Vaastu word is arrived from the the word “Vastu” which means object, therefore anything which is to be related of Vastu Shastra is under vastushastra.

Someone has said that “Ajorajeeyaanmahto Maheeyaanaatmaasy” which means any object no matter how large is it in size or how small is it. If it is created it is under the permission of lord and with panchamahaabhooton which includes (air, fire, water, earth and sky) also how to get more and more more natural sources also come under Vastu Shastra.

The third chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is stated in verse 27 –

Prakrate kriyamaanaani gunai: karmaani sarvash.
Ahankaaravimoodhaatma katahimiti manyate.

Which states: anything constructed is due to lord without him there is no nature but because of the ego of the man he states whatever has been constructed it is because of him and his smartness.

At several sites in the rig veda “Wastospti” named lord is been introduced. Before the invocation of the gods  there were making  of the planet. Place and twshtro wastospti, wastospti and indra and the same has been considered elsewhere. Testro subsequent is included Vastu Shastra which is considered a skilled artisan. According to  the vedic literature, fortification, stronghold or buttress, planet, railing, pylon, up (column), is using words in abundance. They would have known that it was the practice of Vastu Shastra in the vedic period. Building the four main reasons –

• First: building plans which suit different needs.
• Second: one can make a choice to select shapes and sizes of the objects.
• Third: external and embedded decor.
• Fourth: structural development of the technical side is concerned to develop.

The First Promoter of Vishwakarma:

According to Vastu Shastra, the lord vishwakarma is the first teacher and the promoter. In the south section of the world the people says there is a story of Smarghan Vastu Shastra which is:

After creating the universe Lord Brahma appointed king Pirthu to build the world, though he was the king he was worried how to build the world? They came to there grandfather, vasundhara (earth) has also  approached Brahma. After discussing the points with Prithvi and Pirthu they then decided to appoint Vishwakarma to build the world, Vishwakarma had built the Devpuriyon before, he was made to build the construction of the world. He said:“vaastavid ko saamudrik, ganit, jyotish aur chhand ka gyaan avashy karana chaahiye”. He was known as vaastuvid of god, later he was also known as vaastuvid of the entire universe.

The importance of Vastu Shastra:

Indian philosophy tells us the the four goals of the human being: Dharm, Arth, Kaam, Moksh. The ultimate goal of man is to tell the route how to achieve these four essentials of life. To achieve this one must have the capability to achieve this such as mind, body, intellect. This is only possible when one can build the building while keeping the points in mind about the latent energies.

The Creation can be made only when keeping the points in mind of science and self knowledge of human being. Creation of science and  world’s creation was order to status and theory and representations of the holocaust while it also makes clear that it is the connection of the human which created its own structure, speed and destiny.

Part of the structure means that all the creations (the sun, moon and other planets the earth is the only planet where animals and birds, trees and humans etc. are interdependent. Speed means that it is constantly changing all things of creation, but it (transformation) is systematic and  in order the structure of the universe is the destiny, and the speed of this destiny controlled by the God.

All the creatures are sensitive in one or other way they can tolerate the changes of the climate, season till an extend. Every creature build the shelter for their safety. Shelter means the proper place where they live, all the creatures change their place according to their comfort but the man was so powerful that within the time they developed the cities on the lands which were occupied with those creatures, but with the goal the planet was built in such a way where human and the animal plant diversity survive in one place and with this diversity human fulfil their particular needs.

Indians considers Vastu Shastra as religious act of their life. After the discussion the setup was built with equal efforts of science and Vastu Shastra so everyone could stay with peace and prosperity. Many men was under the religious act of Vastu Shastra and also astrology where the theory of science was also showing their effects equally true and important. But the principles of Vastu Shastra was healthy, happy and peaceful so after making them in practice they lead more restful life comparatively

Wherever there is discussion of village town or the planet it is called Vastu Shastra, the principles of the Vastu Shastra says that after making object free from the effects of Vastu Shastra one can lead happy and peaceful life ahead. Any work done for the house purpose is auspicious, but according to karma work done for someone else’s house is ominous. Hence the housing is one of the essential part for the ones life.

Development of Vastu Shastra:

Vastu Shastra (Vaastu Shastra) was invented by Veda in india, but it was as stable at the time of the vedantas. And took the growth in proceeds of mythology. Later acharya of  vastu as it provided a different scripture.

From Vedic times to 13th century the people was following the Vastu Shastra firmly but then it started wandering and slowly it was getting invisible time to time. After disorientation when we started following Vastu (Vaastu Shastra) it was quite difficult to follow, later it was renowned by Dwijendra nath shukla who says:

There is no explanation and no thesaurus of Vastu Shastra (Vaastu Shastra), so this tradition is still disciple, even though south indian craftsmen “Biswkrmiy Maymt or Vastu Shastra” principles are to emulate many artisans have memorized Vastu Shastra theory. But they can’t explain them neither classically nor by language which can be understood.

This scripture is said to be pitamah. It is definitely a little bit knowing and all the rest of the act is consensual which is not practiced skill and is born through scripture. The book has received in the last centuries of Vastu Shastra (Vaastu Shastra), his explanation is known to be insignificant.

In the Vastu Shastra the name of Vishwakarma was very popular, the originator of the gods building is Vishwakarma, according to Manu, Vishwakarma was known as originator of universe. Both concepts were developed, along with thematic Vastu Shastra (Vastu Shastra) in india. Later in their various elements overlapped each other, but there was still a certain fundamental differences over the long term.

The topic of the Vastu Shastra is versatile. In addition to the classical texts of Vedic literature, The Ramayana, The Mahabharata, Ashtadhyayi, Economics, Jain and Buddhist texts, Proceeds, Tantra and Brihatsnhita adi purana scriptures every where described in the Vastushastral thematic content.

Vastu Shastra and Vedic Literature:

The rig veda is the oldest literature in the Indian literature. There are several references in the Vastu or Vastu Shastra concerns. He would have known the second millennium BC, the construction of the east Indians had the most knowledge of the rig Veda. The four Vedas, The later Vedic literature mentions that gives the various organs of Vastu and Vastu Shastra highlights. The form of the building configuration is available in the Rig Veda and later India continued its tradition.

Vedic literature is known in the art that the construction was the simplicity and elegance. It was plain hypocrasy which was not necessary to consider in the lives of people living on planets. Beauty of Buddhism was present in Vedic Aryans. This knowledge was the Rig Veda which later known Vedic Literature.

The Soul and the Emergence of the Vastu Shastra:

Fine arts or Vastu and Vastu Shastra stated that Indian is  the only Vastu Shastra tradition of the Vedanga Samudrabhut. This special relationship has been linked to astrology and eon. Originally Vastu Shastra (Vaastu Shastra) builds the  art. Of ‘house’ which is one of the basic necessities and also housing problem in today is important for growing population.

To protect human life  in the beginning it  needed a shelter. Initially, trees, branches, mountain and mountain caves  was the only shelter for humans . In course of time by human natural caves twisted with the  additional automatic cuts of sizes and shapes to chose the mountains in beginning and then to construct the proper shelters. along with changes in the development of human civilization.

It comes on plains and caves inhabited caverns. Now humans choose the stone, clay and wood, to build their houses or shelters. Since then it begins the tradition of organized life, the villages, and cities gave birth to puron. Gradually which  became a major part of civilized world.

Then building land in the section, measurement and rites etc. also developed these elements. Gradually, additional shelter or residence buildings were made for worship which later became the  necessity to meet the requirement for building temples. The history of the Indian religious act of Vastu Shastra is extremely interesting which suit the needs of the Vastu Shastra (Vaastu Shastra) form of the proverbial two subjects and religious Vastu Shastra was ingested.

Their basic need of shelter was developed in form of temporal buildings which later lead to the religious and then the Vastu Shastra was also being developed for certain reasons, they worship dead gods which was favored along with the statues of kings and their dear relatives were to protect this “Aakansha”. Human started  to pray alone or in groups or wherever they were comfortable rather in the open or enclosed space everything was involved just to protect their “Aakansha”

The first use of Vastu Shastra:

Sources in the Rig Veda was the first experiment in Vastu Shastra. Indus valley civilization found  that it  had its climax, the Vastu Shastra of that period. As it has been considered by Indian literature Vedanga origin includes the four Vedas which was written in Veda. Veda literature was also a four written theory and this particular theory was known as Vastu Shastra.

VAASTU PROGRAMING

Lord Krishna has reveled the secreat in Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 18, Verse 40

!! Na tad asti prithivyām vā divi deveshu vā punah

sattvam prakriti-jair muktam yadebhih syāt tribhir gunaih !!

No living being on earth or the higher celestial abodes in this material realm is free from the influence of three modes of nature (Rajas, Sattva, Tamas).

The word programming indicate the systematic execution of different task to achieve desire GOAL .

The Vaastu programing has based on a story THE STORY OF VASTU PURUSH.

The story of Vaastu Purusha is such a significant symbolic story, because those same principles have always been used to create and run the whole world at Micro and Macro level. The equation has remained the same, so it needs careful comprehension. This war between gods and demons did not happen ‘once upon a time’ it is happening every moment; even at this particular moment. Off course, the story is symbolic, because in Vedas and Vedanta Darshan, deeps secrets have been woven into stories, to unlock the secrets, deeper meanings of the stories, in the form of symbols, have to be understood. 

This concept teaches you the programming Vaastu.

Engineer Rameshwar Prasad (B.Tech., M.Tech., P.G.D.C.A., P.G.D.M.) Vaastu International 49 C, Pocket-B, SFS Flats, Mayur Vihar, Phase -3, Delhi 110096 P: (+91-11) 22615299, 22615833 M: (+91) 9810105218, 9654255234 vaastuinternational@gmail.com vaastuinternational@yahoo.com