Friday, December 03, 2010
Yoga Tourism
Yoga Therapy has been hailed the world over. Yuj means to unite and Yoga is Union with the Absolute Being.
Yoga is the Science of Man !
Know then thyself, presume not God to scan
The proper study of Mankind is Man !
Placed in the isthmus of a middle state
A being rudely great
With too much knowledge for the sceptic's side
And too many weaknesses for the Stoic's pride
He hangs between !
Yoga is a systematic study of man in his threefold aspect, as Mind, Body and Self. It is the Arts Artium or the Art of all arts and the
Scientia Scientiarum, the science of all sciences. It is based on hoary Indian wisdom and culture and is the art of living a
healthy, contented, balanced and peaceful life.
The Eightfold Path of Yoga is
Yama Conditional personal and social behaviour, according to Yogic Law
Niyama Attitutue under Yoga norms
Asana Physical Body discipline
Pranayama Breath Control
Pratyahara Senses control
Dharana Concentration
Dhyana Meditation
Samadhi Transcendental Consciousness
The first five are called Hatha Yoga, as it is culturing the physique. The last three are called Raja or Regal Yoga, as it deals with the culturing
of the psyche. The first Five represent the Psychosomatic Approach and are referred to External or Bahirangi Yoga. The latter three affects
the psyche and are known as Internal or Antaranga Yoga. It is to be noted that the Internal Yoga cannot be done without doing the External Yoga, as
purification of body is a prerequisite for Self Actualisation. " Sareeram Adhyam Khalu Dharma Sadhanam", the body is the vehicle for Redemption !
Yoga and TM trigger the Relaxation Response and relaxes you completely. Gone are the strains and the stresses of relativistic life.
The physical exercises called Asanas combats stress and keeps the body flexible.
The three physical states of Doing, Thinking and Being are highlighted in Yoga. All that we see is nothing but Universal Matter or Energy, the
Adhibouthika aspect of Relative Being. All minds together is the Universal Mind and this is the Adhi Daivata aspect of the Supreme. These are
all the manifestations of the Unmanifest and this is Brahman, the Absolute, transcending all relativities
The destructible aspect is called Adhibootha
He who tenants the body, the Purusha, is Adhi Daivata
Being Absolute is Brahman called
These three are the triune states of Being. ( The Song Celestial, the Geetha )
We can transcend all relativities and reach the Absolute Self, via this great Science of Cosmic Union. This is the union mystica, envisaged by the mystic traditions of all other countries
Some of the Yoga Centers in Kerala which you can visit on Kerala Tours are
Transcendental Meditation Center, Poonkunnam, Trichur
Atmadarshan Yoga-Dhama - Ayur Health Center Fort, Vanciyoour, Sreekaneteswaram & Taycaud in Trivandrum - Dr D Sreekantan Nair Email intyoga(at)yahoo.com
Yoga Holidays at Edakkad Beach Houses, Edakkad Village Beach, Kerala. Email pam(at) bodybalancefunction.co.uk
Hatha Vidya Gurukulam - Neernamukku, Vadakkethara, Pazhayannur, Trichur, Kerala.
International Vasishta Yoga Research Foundation - Calicut, Kerala, S India, 673010. vaiyoga(at) yahoo.co.in
Kaivalyam Retreat, Moolakada, Pallivasal, Munnar, Kerala, 685612
Kasi Yoga Anushtana Kendram, Tulasivanam, N Kurakkanni Jn, Varkala. kasiyoga(at) gmail.com
School of Shanti Yoga, TC 15/1572, M P Appan Road, Vazhuthacaud, Trivandrum 695 014, Kerala. santhischool(at) yahoo.co.in
Sivasoorya Divine School of Yoga, Surya, Vellayani PO, Kerala. info(at)sivasoorya.org
Thulasidalam School of Yoga, Tulasidalam Sree Rama Yogashram, Thelliyoor PO, Near Thiruvalla, Kerala. indiayoga(at)gmail.com
Yoga Vidya Peetham, Varkala Beach in Kerala during winters and Dharmasala during summers. info(at) hathayoga-meditation.com
Sivananada Yoga Vedanta Centre in Trivandrum;
Kollam Yoga Kendra, Uilyakoil, I
deal Yoga Centre Manaltheeram Yoga Centre,
Jawahar Balabhavan and Holistic Eastern Advance Research Temple (Heart) in Kollam;
Prajapathi Yoga center, Kacheripady,
Life Yoga Center, Edapally, Adithya Yoga Institute, Thrikkakara,
Pathanjali Naturopathy & Yoga Clinic, Kaloor
Kerala Yoga Centre, in Kochi, Kerala India.
You can visit these centers and feel the holistic positive energy. Enjoy the healing, divine touch of Yoga.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Climate Change and Astro Meteorology
Monday, November 22, 2010
Anizham Njattuvela wreaks havoc !
Monday, October 18, 2010
Libra means rains for Kerala !
The Sun entered the first degree of Sidereal Libra, thus heralding the North East Monsoon or Thula Varsham, as per Astro Meteorology.
This is the Retreating Monsoon. Coming as a depression from the Bay of Bengal, it takes the moisture laden winds and then sweep down on the Himalayas and Indo Gangetic plains, and then pours over peninsular India ! Mainly caused by the heat generated by the overhead Sun on the Tropic of Capricorn. The places of the Indian Ocean becomes hot and the northern parts of India become cool. Cool winds from the Bay of Bengal cause this and the result is Thula Varsham !
Expected to rain till the end of the sidereal month of Vrischika or Scorpio, NEM is a boon to states like Tamil Nadu. Kerala gets both SWM and NEM !
Friday, October 08, 2010
A must book for Numerology Books !
Numerology is the art and science of the influence of the power of numbers, which influence our lives.
Over 2000 years ago, Pythagoras, the father of Geometry, believed the key to understanding the universe was concealed in the science of numbers. The past, present and future can be known via this vibratory science. Creation at it subtlest level is vibration. By identifying and interpreting their hidden meaning and symbolism of Numerology, one can gain insights into the past, present, and future.
The science of Numbers have their special place in our lives as birthdates, anniversaries are all based on numbers.
If you study your unique set of numbers, you have the tools to identify and examine the innate and powerful forces that influence your life and the lives of those around you.Through a fresh and exciting analytic/synthetic approach to this intriguing subject, famed numerologist and author Ruth A. Drayer has written Numerology a clear, brief guide for knowing and implementing this magnificent science.
Written for the novitiate as well as the more advanced student, the book begins with a history of Numerology, tracing its roots to ancient Egypt and Greece, if not India. The fundamentals of this science is explained elaborately, as she discusses the importance of free will, names, and birthdays along with the relevance of odd, even, and attainment numbers. Through the use of numerology charts and easy-to-follow instructions, she guides you into constructing your personal numerological chart.
Through the observation and understanding of your own unique numbers, you have the precious opportunity to gain greater insight into the nature of your personality the shortcomings as well as the qualities with the objective of gaining command in all areas in your life. Numerology provides all of the tools you will need to achieve this goal. You can use the power of Numbers to impress people, superiors and achieve luck in whatever sphere you are in.
About the Author:
A professional researcher on the subject, Ruth A. Drayer has pursued the study of the Science of Numbers for over thirty years, and has taught thousands of others her professional & intuitive method of reading numbers. She counsels clients from all over the world, through her private practice. Ms. Drayer has served as a facilitator at conferences and workshops on this subject throughout North America, as she is a highly sought-after public speaker. She is a guest-expert on numerous television and radio shows and a world traveler, artist, and mother of four, Ms. Drayer lives in southern New Mexico.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Johannes Kepler
No study of Astronomy is complete without Kepler ! Did he not bequeth the Laws of Planetary Motion to the world ?
Astronomy is nothing but Mathematical Astrology and Kepler gave the world the three laws of Motion.
1) The planets move in elliptical orbits.
20 Planets move fastest at perihelion ( nearest point to Helios, the Sun ) and slowest at Aphelion ( the farthest point from the Sun ).
3)The squares of their sidereal periods ( orbital periods ) is equal to the cubes of their semi major axes.
The base of Western Astronomy is Kepler. First we study Kepler and then we study Laplace !
Previousy astronomers ( Hipparchus, Ptolemy, Brahe, Copernicus ) have used many geomertical models to give a mathematical account of the movement of the luminaries. Astronomy is a branch of Physics, declared Kepler. In this great book, Kepler's Physical Astronomy, Bruce Stephenson demonstrates the importance of Kepler's physical principles of planetary motion. A must book for students of Astronomy and Mathematical Astrology.
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Atham Njattuvela strikes S Kerala !
Southern Kerala has been devastated by the solar transit of Delta Corvi ( Hasta Njattuvela ). When I woke up today it was raining cats and dogs and even now at 0900 AM, it is still raining.
This D Corvi transit has brought destruction in its wake. In Quilon, one guy died in the pond.
462 houses were destroyed in Trivandrum. The low lying areas of the District are under water now. Agriculture has been destroyed in Karamanayar, Vamanaypuram and. 493 people were moved to rehabilitation camps. The beach is votatile but no destruction has been reported.
The low lying areas of Quilon have been isolated. The rivers of Kallada, Achan Kovil and Ithikara are overflowing.
In Quilon alone 148 houses have been destroyed. 750 partially. The loss has been reported to be 2.15 Cr. 1215 people were moved to rehabilitation camps.
Rains will be there for four more days.
This signals the end of the South West Monsoon. On Oct 18th, Thula Varsham or the North East Monsoon takes over, when the Sun enters the first degree of Sidereal Libra.
Chitra ( Sun's transit of Alpha Virginis ) and Chothi Njattuvelas are known for good rains.
This seems to be Kanni Thula Varsham, as rains are accompanied by lightning, which is the characteristic of Thula Varsham ( the North East Monsoon .
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Book for Software
If you want to calculate the longitudes of planets and create an Astro Software, then the best book for you is Laplace's CelestialMechanics. You can find out the mean longitudes of the planets, calculate the perturbations, the epicycles and then calculate the Heliocentric Longitudes of planets. You can use Laplacian equations to then reduce it to the Ecliptic Coordinates and then reduce them to Geocentric Coordinates, thus computing the true longitudes of the planets. A must for Astro software developers.
Kepler's Formulae
Kepler represents Old Astronomy. If you want to creat an Astro Software, you have to solve the Kepler problem. The Kepler Equation, M = E - e Sin E, may sound easy, but it is a transcendental equation and the most difficult amongst Kepler's equations. We can find out the True Anomaly of the planet, that is the angle between the planet and perihelion. The next step is to find the Argument of Perihelion, which is the angle between the Node and perihelion.
Laplace - Advanced Astronomy
Laplace's Celestial Mechanics is one of the best books ever written. If you read this magnificent book, you can handle Astronomy and Maths easily.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Ayurveda is what the Seers prescribed !
Who has not heard about Ayurveda ? So great is this Science of Life that almost all clincis, parlours and resorts have" Ayurvedic massage", "Ayurvedic Spa", " Ayurvedic treatments" etc attached to them. Despite its immense popularity, the concept of Ayurveda remains vague amidst all. The world's oldest health care system is Ayurveda. It is important for eveyone to have basic info about Ayurveda for his good health.\
What is Ayurveda? is a superb book by Dr Shashi Patwardan. One becomes familiar with the rudiments of Ayurveda. You become familiar with Home Remedies !
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Sacred Geometry - Hexagram in Yantras
Sacred Geometry is the language of the Alchemists.
The founding fathers of Chemistry were all alchemists, those who transmuted baser metals into gold.
Theoretically such a transmutation is possible. By proton bombardment, the atomic no of baser metals can be converted into the atomic number of gold.
"The Divine geometricises", said Spinoza. Meaning that the mystery of the Universe is expressed in geometrical symbols.
The Cross is a pagan symbol. The Grand Cross of Astrology- Aries, Capricorn, Libra, Cancer - became the Cross of other religions.
The Crescent is a pagan symbol. The Crescent is the symbol of the Moon Goddess, Diana.
We find that all symbols have inner esoteric meaning and this science is Sacred Geometry. For instance, the Zodiac is the magnificent 360 degree Circle in the Heavens and three stars Aswini, Magha and Moola form a perfect triangle. Isnt this Sacred Geometry?
Similary pentagrams and hexagrams are used in Paganism, Witchcraft and Satanism. The emblem of Anton La Vey of the Church of Satan, is a pentagram.
The Star of David, a Cabbalistic Symbol, is the emblem of Judaism. Hexagram is also the symbol of Ordo Templi Orientis, founded by Aleister Crowley, he who declared " I am the Universe and the stars thereof, so follow me ".
Hexagram is also the symbol of Aurobindo Ashram. The triangle facing downwards is the triangle of Being, Knowledge and Bliss and the triangle facing upwards is the aspiring answer of Life, Light and Love.
The mystic significance of the Festival of Nine Nights ( Navaratri )
A power to call Eternity into Time
And make the body' joy as vivid as the souls !
It is a mistake of the religious mind to condemn Power as corrupting and evil. On the other hand, Power is divine and put here for a divine use. It is Power, Shakti, that moves the world. The Absolute is Absolute Silence, is Absolute Being without any dynamis. On the other hand, Power moves the Universe, Chit Vilasa Prapanchoyam
Navaratri is the glorious festival of Nine Nights. It starts from the First Lunation of the Bright Fortnight, Prathama, when the Moon is within 12 degrees of the Sun, astronomically. It ends on the Tenth lunation, Vijaya Dasami, after all the negative forces have been conquered in the aspirant !. Dasami is when the Moon is within 108 - 120 degrees from the Sun, a lunation being 12 degrees.
On the first three days, the Power aspect as the Remover of all difficulties ( Durga ) is worshipped. The next three days, the Power aspect as Wealth ( Lakshmi ) is worshipped. The last three days are consecrated to the Power aspect as Wisdom ( Saraswathi ). Allegorically, it means that on the three days, vices are removed in the aspirant, on the next three days the aspirant is blessed with prosperity and on the last three days the aspirant is crowned with Wisdom !
All the 18 sciences of Philosophia Vedica are conducive to Self Actulisation. Music originated from the Sama Veda. Lord Krishna declared that He is Sama Veda in the Song Celestial.
Music is divine and Music is symbolised by Saraswathi, the Goddess of Wisdom.
Veena, the musical instrument held by the Goddess Saraswathi, represents the human body. The human body has seven dynamoes of Cosmic Energy or Chakras. The Seven Chakras represent the Seven Octaves of Music - Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa Da Ni. Hence the aspirant embody the Seven Chakras and the Seven Octaves of Music and so the Lord declared that I am the Sama Veda ! This is the mystic meaning of the Veena of the Goddess !
The mystic significance of Dasami !
Dasami occurs during the Full Moon of Sharat Rithu. The sidereal months of Libra and Scorpio constitute Sharat Rithu, a Rithu being two months.
Dasami is the 10th Lunation. It represents the Tenth Virtue which is Wisdom.
The divine Conscious Force is infinite in her powers and personalities. Her Four Major aspects are
As Wealth ( Lakshmi )
As Wisdom ( Saraswathi )
As Valour ( Durga )
As Time Personified ( Kali )
It is She who is worshipped during the Festival of Nine Nights and She blesses the aspirant with the 10th quality, which is Wisdom, on the Tenth Day.
Thou art Intelligence
All mighty Sciences are Thine
Thy Manifestation as Time
Is terrible indeed to behold !
Thy Grace manifests as Kaivalya
The Cosmic Consciousness of the adepts
Thy remembrance destroyeth fear
Without motive it gives Bliss !
O Destroyer of Poverty
Thou art All in All, Thou art All !
The Grand Festival of Lights, Diwali !
Diwali is the great Festival of Lights. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful holidays.
Actually Diwali is made up of Five Days. First is the Dhana Trayodashi, the thirteen lunation astrologically, the New Year of Business.
The second day is the Naraka Trayodashi, dedicated to the demon Narakasura, who was vanquished by Lord Vishnu.
The third day is the day of Lakshmi Puja, the Goddess of Prosperity. All shops are closed during this day.
The fourth day is the Bali Worship day, the day when the sacred animals are treated with care and paraded through the streets.
The fifth day is Yama, dedicated to brothers and sisters !
May the Goddess of Prosperity bless you during these auspicious days !
Chakras or dynamoes of Spiritual Energy !
Chakras as dynamoes of Cosmic Energy. They exist in the subtle physical
body. The Serpentine Power lies coiled in the Root Chakra. She rises due to
Meditation,when the body feels the subtle warmth of Meditation
Transcendental.
These Chakras are ( in ascending order)
1. Root Chakra ( Muladhara )
2. Anal Chakra ( Manipura )
3. Solar Plexus Chakra ( Swadhistana )
4. Heart Chakra ( Anahata )
5. Throat Chakra ( Vishuddhi )
6. Eyebrow Chakra ( Ajna )
The Five Great Elements ( Earth, air, water, fire & ether ) & Mind reside
in the Six Chakras.
Earth-Principle resides in the Root Chakra
Water-Principle resides in the Navel Chakra
Fire-Principle resides in the Solar Plexus Chakra
Air-Principle resides in the Heart Chakra
Ether-Principle resides in the Throat Chakra
Mind-Principle resides in the Eye Brow Chakra.
The Microscomic representative of the Macrocosmic Shakti ( Cosmic Power ),
the Kundalini, sportest as the Six principles in the Six Chakras in Her
Cosmic Play. She sports as Universal Power in the Macrocosm; and in the
microcosm as the coiled Serpent Power!
O Infinite Power ! Thou art the Mind-principle in the Eye brow Chakra
In the Throat Chakra , Thou sport as the Ether-principle
In the Heart Chakra, Thou sportest as Air- principle
In the Solar Plexus Chakra, Thou art Fire-principle
In the Navel Chakra , Thou exist as Water-principle
In the Root Chakra, Thou art the Earth _Principle, O Mighty Mother !
And in the Crown Chakra, Thou sportest blissfully with thy beloved Consort !
The meditator feels a subtle warmth in the body during her rise. His voice
becomes propertied as the all the tuned spheres. The personality of the
native becomes very attractive due to the influx of Jupiterian energy.
Wisdom and learning grace the individual. Torrential bliss can be felt, as
She rises furthur. . And when She reaches the Crown Chakra, it is Cosmic
Consciousness for the native !
She is the Relative of the Absolute, the Finite of the Infinite, the Form of
the Formless. She alone determines about the destiny of the individual. She
alone exists as Mind Universal and is all this that is.
Intelligence Thou art
The essence of all sciences
The Goal supreme to be attained
Thou art the Trinity
Wisdom, Wealth & Valour
All four aspects are Thine
Wisdom, Wealth, Virility, Time
Thy true nature is Transcendence
And Thou sportest in the garden
Of the mighty Upanishads !
The cause of Universes and multiverses
Thou art the Trnity in all systems
Id, Ego, Superego
Parent, Adult, Child,
Vata, pitta, Kapha
Sattwa, Rajas, Tamas
Conscient, Subconscient, Superconscient
Even the triune Godhead knows thee not
An infinitesimal manifestation of Thine
Is the Cosmos; Primal Nature Thou art !
The Eightfold Verse about the Remover of Obstacles !
We have said earlier about the Obstacles Removing Deity, Ganesh. He combines both Macrocosm and Microcosm. He is the Lord who can remove all impediments and hence all Hindu poetic verses start with a verse in praise of Him !
Mythologically He is the son of Shiva and Parvathi, the Father and Mother of all that is.
All occult power He bestoweth
All obstacles He removes
He is the Celestial Deity
I bow to that Mighty One !
He is worshipped on the Fourth Lunation, on Ganesh Chathurthi. . People in North India follow Ganapatya or the worship of this Deity. There are five more Tantric schools, Saura ( worship of Sun), Vaishnava ( worship of Vishnu ), Saiva ( worship of Sive ), Shaktheya ( worship of Shakti ) & Kaumara, ( the worship of Subramanya ).
With body huge
Shining like gold
To The Wisest One
My obeisances !
His face like the baby Moon
On antelope's black skin He sits
Three threads run across His body
To Him my obeisances !
The lord of the Cosmos entire
He can assume any Form
The Form the devotee wishes
To Him my obeisances !
All Knower of verities philosophic
He went around His Father and Mother
He circled Consciousness and Force
To Him my obeisances !
According to Mythology, both He and his brother, Muruga were told to circle the Universe. Muruga set out on His vehicle, the peacock, but Ganesh just circled His mother, Parvathi and father, Shiva ! He did it faster than His brother !
Universe lies inside My Mother
The Universe is Her play and display
Father is Consciousness Cosmic
So I just circled Her ! says He !
Tantra is symbolic and allegorical !
There are many who think Tantra is Sacred Sexuality and permits wealth, wine and women !
Madyam mamsam cha meenam cha
Mudra maithunam eva cha
Eka pancha makarasya
Naranam moksha dayaka
These five
Wine, meat, fish, yoga mudra and Sexuality
Are capable of conferring
Eternal Salvation !
In Vino Veritas - there is truth in wine. Alcohol is the stimulator of the Yes Function in man. It makes him one with Truth. In small doses, wine can be beneficial !
Bacchus' blessings are a treasure
And drinking is the soldier's pleasure
Rich the treasure
Sweet the pleasure
Sweet is pleasure after pain ! ( John Dryden )
Omar Khayyam also
Divorced barren Reason from the bed
And took the daughter of the wine to spouse !
Mamsa for meat stands for Mam Sah - I am He ! It is Soham reversed. Madya is not physical wine, but the Wine of Bliss stemming from Self Actualisation. Maidhuna symbolises the physical copulation of Purusha and Prakriti, the male and female components of the Ultimate. Meena is fish and represents the feminine channel, Ida and the masculine channel, the Pingala.
Apart from physical meanings, the above verse on Tantra has deep symbolic meaning !