V K Shridhar

<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p>Dear Readers, <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> I would like to comment on :<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> "In Hinduism, the right side symbolizes auspiciousness" <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> mentioned just above & for this reason we do Pradakshina keeping the God's idol in the right side.<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> As we see the earth & our planetary system from the top, we find the whole system is moving in clock-wise manner. Perhaps from this natural phenomenon, the whole concept of Vedic Vastu is clock-wise ( Pradakshina). Any construction contrary to it results in inauspiciousness, adverse & finally leads to short life & destruction.<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> The concept behind this is that we must harmonize & synchronize with celestial system. This is also the basic principal of "Pranaya", where we direct all the life forces (Prana) in one direction.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Spirituality is synchronizing life forces in the direction of nature, and thus controlling the same.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> “Vastusutra Upanishad” explains the best possible spiritual way, as how to draw lines, especially marking in sculpturing; from where we draw the concept of making plan & subsequent construction work in Vastu. To extract from this great Upanishad – "the line should be drawn from left to right." ( So is the movement while doing Pradakshina).<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> In accordance with Muhurt & Swar Shaastras, Front Moon is benefic while the Sun on the back is beneficial; however, the both are beneficial on right side to the direction of travel. Thus while doing Pradakshina we keep the deity in the right side.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Further in accordance with Swar Shaastra, Ida (left Swar) is auspicious. It is used in performing auspicious / spiritual activities. While Pingala (right Swar) is used in worldly activities. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Therefore in my opinion Pradakshina around a temple (other than around Shiva Linga) should be performed in clock-wise direction with left Swar flowing.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> … V K Shridhar<o:p></o:p> -<o:p></o:p> Log on to <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> http://www.besttime-election.com<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> “Hindu Electional Astrology” – the largest & the best seller compendium on Vedic / Indian electional (MUHURT) astrology. “Swar Shaastra” – Phonetical astrology dealt first time in roman script for its application in Muhurt (electional astrology). <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> </o:p>

Dear astroshishya ji, I find the matching as good. As per Ashtakoot mode 22/36 Gunas match & as per Dashkoota mode 29.5/44 Gunas match. Further Bhakoot dosha gets cancelled / neutralised, being the Rashis in trine- this is not malefic / adverse. Further, lords of the ascendents and 7th house (inn both the horoscopes) are mutually well placed & aspect well their signs also. Thus the matching is astrologically recommended. … V K Shridhar<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> -<o:p></o:p> Log on to <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> http://www.besttime-election.com<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> “Hindu Electional Astrology” – the largest & the best seller compendium on Vedic / Indian electional (MUHURT) astrology. Also read 52 pages free down load on " Matching of horoscopes".

Anusha ji, In my opinion the matching is good & they can proceed further. 20 Gunas match as per Ashtakoot mode, & 12 out of 44 points are there as per Dash Koota mode. The matching is thus called as medium. A south Indian astrologer shall say no, but a north Indaian astrologer shall recommend. Here Mangalik dosha is also cancelled / matched adequately. The boy being of Raksha Gana, shall find difficulty in matching, in general. Further they should see the compatibility at personal level - I mean if the girl can shed her ego in general especially in matrimonila aspect. Best of luck. ... V K Shridhar

Dear Revatimoon ji, Jupiter being lord of 3rd & 6th house becomes functional malefic for Libra ascendent. Further being stationary it is not strong, when only his strength is to be seen, considering only his speed aspect. There are so many aspects for considering strength of a planet. But Jupiter in 11th, is capable to give good results related to gains from 3rd & 6th house significances ; but shall be slow in giving the results. In my opinion further one has to examine whether Jupiter is going to be direct or retrograde, soon after its natal position. In my opinion 'stationary direct' is better position than 'stationary retrograde'. … V K Shridhar<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> -<o:p></o:p> Log on to <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> http://www.besttime-election.com<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> “Hindu Electional Astrology” – the largest & the best seller compendium on Vedic / Indian electional (MUHURT) astrology.<o:p></o:p>

Dear Sandhu Ji, I have no knowledge about as to when a planet should be called as stationary (when compared with its average speed), for the purpose of considering it as weak. However as per Indian astrology, a planet when move with faster speed (compared to their average speed) are considered as week as compared to when they move slowly. Further stationary planet is considered as weak. Readers may kindly cull out references from treatises to explain this, & enlighten the readers. ... V K Shridhar

Dear Sandhu ji, You have just reproduced copies of the articles already published some where & that too in pieces, in the posts. Please note that as per Indian astrology, staionary planet is considered as very weak. Further you have not clarified "What speed (motion / day) is considered for a planet to be stationary." In my opnion here you should contribute also. & not merely reproduce that too without comment. Wester astrology has so may mathemetical models. I HOPE NOW THE POINT OF RELATIVE POSITION, IN TERMS OF DEGREES,BETWEEN THE OUTER PLANET & THE SUN HAS CLARIFIED THE ISSUE. IT IS NOT THEIR RELATIVE SIGN POSITIONS FROM WHICH WE CAN FIND OUT WHETHER THE OUTER PLANET IS DIRECT OR RETROGRADE. With regards, ... V K Shridhar:smash: ========================================= Copy of post dated 12-08-2008 Dear Sandhu ji, You have given (on 12-05-2008) the following data intimating the days for which the planets remain stationary. Please enlighten us the source (Indian treatise) from where you have culled this data. None of these planets remain in exact stationary position for the days mentioned against them. What speed (motion / day) is considered for a planet to be stationary. Whether it is applied unifirmly to all the planets. Regards, … V K Shridhar<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> -<o:p></o:p> Log on to <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> http://www.besttime-election.com<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> “Hindu Electional Astrology” – the largest & the best seller compendium on Vedic / Indian electional (MUHURT) astrology.<o:p></o:p> ====================================

Dear Ved_Ram ji, Avashtahs are the best dealt in “Swar Shastra” . For this readers may read “Narpatijacharya”- an authoritative treatise on Swar (phonetical astrology). It has application in horary astrology also. I do not much about its application in predictive astrology. There are reference that a planet is weak in Bal & Vridh Avashthas. It is strongest in Yuva Avashta. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> It has been dealt for the first time in roman script for its application in Muhurt (electional) astrology – in book titled “ Hindu Election Astrology” written by me. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> … V K Shridhar<o:p></o:p> -<o:p></o:p> Log on to <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> http://www.besttime-election.com<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> “Hindu Electional Astrology” – the largest & the best seller compendium on Vedic / Indian electional (MUHURT) astrology.<o:p></o:p>

Dear Sandhu ji, You have given (on 12-05-2008) the following data intimating the days for which the planets remain stationary. Please enlighten us the source (Indian treatise) from where you have culled this data. None of these planets remain in exact stationary position for the days mentioned against them. What speed (motion / day) is considered for a planet to be stationary. Whether it is applied unifirmly to all the planets. Regards, … V K Shridhar<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> -<o:p></o:p> Log on to <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> http://www.besttime-election.com<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> “Hindu Electional Astrology” – the largest & the best seller compendium on Vedic / Indian electional (MUHURT) astrology.<o:p></o:p> ==================================== <TABLE class=MsoNormalTable style="WIDTH: 80%; mso-cellspacing: 0in; mso-padding-alt: 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="80%" border=0><TBODY><TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes"><TD style="PADDING-RIGHT: 6pt; PADDING-LEFT: 6pt; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: #ece9d8; BACKGROUND: #ccccff; PADDING-BOTTOM: 6pt; BORDER-TOP-COLOR: #ece9d8; PADDING-TOP: 6pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #660088 1pt solid; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: #ece9d8; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #660088 .75pt" colSpan=2> Retrograde Planetary Cycles<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> </TD></TR><TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 1; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"><TD style="PADDING-RIGHT: 6pt; PADDING-LEFT: 6pt; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: #ece9d8; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: #ece9d8; PADDING-BOTTOM: 6pt; BORDER-TOP-COLOR: #ece9d8; PADDING-TOP: 6pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: #ece9d8"> Mercury Retrograde 24 days Stationary approx. 3 days <o:p></o:p> Venus Retrograde 42 days Stationary approx. 11 days <o:p></o:p> Mars Retrograde 80 days Stationary approx. 20 days <o:p></o:p> Jupiter Retrograde 120 days Stationary approx. 10 days <o:p></o:p> </TD><TD style="PADDING-RIGHT: 6pt; PADDING-LEFT: 6pt; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: #ece9d8; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: #ece9d8; PADDING-BOTTOM: 6pt; BORDER-TOP-COLOR: #ece9d8; PADDING-TOP: 6pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: #ece9d8"> Saturn Retrograde 140 days Stationary approx. 10 days <o:p></o:p> Uranus Retrograde 150 days Stationary approx. 16 days <o:p></o:p> Neptune Retrograde 160 days Stationary approx. 16 days <o:p></o:p> Pluto Retrograde 160 days Stationary approx. 16 days <o:p></o:p> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Dear Sandhu ji,<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Perhaps I could not express properly to make my point. You had pointed out that it is the house with respect to the Sun that we can find out whether a planet is in direct or retrograde motion. But I wanted to inform that it is not that mutual house / sign positions of the Sun & the outer planets, but the difference in their longitudes.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> To make the point exhaustively clear, I herein explain it with example:<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Saturn became retrograde on 20<SUP>th</SUP> December, 2007 when the Sun was 3° in Sagittarius and Saturn at 14°in Leo sign. Difference in their longitudes was 109°.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Of 4<SUP>th</SUP> May, 2008 Saturn became direct. At that time longitude of Saturn was 7° in Leo, and the Sun was at 19° in Aries. Difference between their longitudes was 252°<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Please note that distance in longitude degrees here is counted from the outer planet to the Sun. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The arc of retrograde ( the distance traveled by Saturn during its retrogration period ) was 7°.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Thus the examples you have cited need not be further explained. Yes, outer planet 7<SUP>th</SUP> from that of the Sun shall always be in retrograde motion. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p>Regards,</o:p> <o:p> </o:p> … V K Shridhar<o:p></o:p> -<o:p></o:p> Log on to <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> http://www.besttime-election.com<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> “Hindu Electional Astrology” – the largest & the best seller compendium on Vedic / Indian electional (MUHURT) astrology.<o:p></o:p> =============================== Copy of note dated 12-05.2008 Dear Vk ji, Two examples of planet retro if 6th from sun 29/10/1966 time 12.01 pm patiala punjab Sat is retro in 4 th houe exact 6 houses from sun 5/11/1975 time 3.30 pm kurali punjab jup is retro in asc exact six away from sun. I would request you to test this method on your data base before denouncing its application. Regards J.s.sandhu <!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: bbcode_quote -->Quote: <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #666666 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 3ex; BORDER-TOP: #666666 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 3ex; BORDER-LEFT: #666666 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #666666 1px solid" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Originally Posted by V K Shridhar Dear Readers, In the begining of the thread you found the question & answer as following. Q. Can one spot a retrograde planet in a horoscope without it being specifically mentioned?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> A. Since Mercury and Venus are always quite close to the Sun (as viewed from the earth) it is difficult to know from the chart alone when they are retrograde. But the outré planets are definitely retrograde when they are in the 6th, 7th or 8th house from the Sun. Sometimes they are retrograde even when they are in the 5th or 9th house from the Sun, but not always. In my opnion ,culled out from books is : It is not the sign /house position of the planet with respect of the sign / house of the Sun to make outer planets retrograde, but they are retrograde & direct when their distance attains specific degrees from that of the Sun. For example Mars becomes retrograde when its distance from that of the Sun is 228 degrees & direct when it is 132 degrees. Similarly for Satrun when the said degrees are 251 & 109. And for Jupiter the said degrees are 245 & 115. Retrogration arc of Mars, Jupiter & Saturn are : 16, 10 & 7 respectively. Their days of retrogrations are also constant. ... V K Shridhar ...................................... log on to http://www.besttime-election.com <o:p></o:p> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <!-- END TEMPLATE: bbcode_quote -->

Dear readers, In the conventional 36 point (Ashtakoota ) system either there is "o" Guna or "7", for Bhakoot Dosha. The system needs improvement. Already lot may exponents have commented on it, BUT in our present day system of calculations , no improvements are available. Lot of factors cancell this dosha. For needed improvements pl log on to http://www.bestime-election.com. and get 52 pages free down load on "Matching of the Horoscopes". ... V K Shridhar -------------------------- "Hindu Electional Astrology" - the largest compendium ob Vedic / Indian system of Muhurt (Election)

Dear Visitor, Please read free extract from the book titled "Hindu Electional Astrology" from website http://www.besttime-election.com Also see my thread : Matching of horoscopes for compatibility in marriage – free down load <HR style="COLOR: #ffffff" SIZE=1> Now -a-days lot of misconceptions are prevailing on matching of the horoscopes of aspirant couples. It is not merely mathematical computaion of the Gunas by Ashtkoot mode or by other south Indian systems. Further “Mangal Dosha” or “Kuja Dosha” is most misunderstood even by the practicing astrologers. Free down load of 52 pages from the book titled “Hindu Electional Astrology” – a compendium on Muhurt - is made public for their benefit of aspirants and also for professional astrologers. The main purpose of allowing free down load is for providing deatiled knowledge of the Vedic system of horoscope matching and removing misconceptions about “Mangal Dosha”. Even those following western sytem of astrology, can use the guidance given therein for following the Indian / Vedic system. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> For free- down load Log on to: http://www.besttime-election.com About matching of Horoscopes : Hindu / Indian have unique system of examining compatibility based on horoscopes of the aspirant couple. Horoscope matching is an art of the highest ingenuity of an astrologer. All the factors cannot be detailed in small space like this. The fundamental concept of matching horoscopes emanates from constellations occupied by the Moon at the time of births of bride and bridegroom. Individuals inherit qualities of the birth constellation. Various constellations represent different nature in respect of their casts, animals presented by them, sex, Gana (God / man / demon), humour, birds ruled, primordial elements, Gotra, directions ruled, consonants and vowels, mutual harmony and repellent with certain stars, beneficence to the other stars by virtue of mutual distance etc. In addition host of other factors like, longevity of the individuals, character (sexual), widowhood, poverty, progeny, their body status, radical strengths and indications, planetary nature and afflictions, currency of major and minor periods, Marakaas (death inflicting planets), placement of Mars in their nativity (Mangal Dosha), time of query, omen (Shagun), antidotes, propitiations, auspicious time for marriage etc. should be examined to arrive at suitable union of the couple. <o:p></o:p> Based on the birth constellations following aspects are examined Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Gana, Graha Maitri, Bhakoota, Nadi, Mahendra, Vedha, Rajju, Stree Deergha, Linga, Gotra, Pakshi, Yoni, Chandra Yoga, Ayya Varga and Yujja for checking compatibility. In another system, only eight of these factors are given importance and are assigned numerical values - Varna (1 point), Vashya (2 Points), Tara (3 points), Yoni (4 points), Graha Maitri (5 points), Gana (6 points), Bhakoota (7 points) and Nadi (8 points). The total of these factors adds up to 36 points and horoscope is considered to be matched if the compatibility score is more than 18. Significance of various aspects in compatibility are as follows: • Varna : Grade of spiritual development, obedience • Vashya : Mutual control – friendship. • Tara : Mutual beneficence-luck-auspiciousness • Yoni : Sexual aspects, affinity, urge, compatibility. • Graha Maitri : Psychological disposition, friendship. • Gana : Nature: Dev – Manush – Raakshas • Bhakoota : Children, growth of family. • Nadi: Temperaments, hereditary (astrological), affliction and death to other • Mahendra : Promotes attachments, increase in longevity. • Stree – Dergha : Service to husband. • Rajju : Felicity and duration of married life. • Vedha – Varga : Mutual repellence and enmity. • Varga : Mutual friendship / enmity judged from their names • Yujja : Type of mutual love – from one side – both sides. Based on the above aspects, mathematical computation is done to arrive at the totality of the matching. In certain cases need based matching is done and the astrologer has to use his skills in examining compatibility. It is felt essential to match the horoscopes before further marriage negotiations are done. The above system is in practice for the last two millennia. For free down load log on to http://www.besttime-election.com<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> then open “Extract from the book” <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> ... V K Shridhar <!-- / message -->

Dear Readers, In the begining of the thread you found the question & answer as following. Q. Can one spot a retrograde planet in a horoscope without it being specifically mentioned?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> A. Since Mercury and Venus are always quite close to the Sun (as viewed from the earth) it is difficult to know from the chart alone when they are retrograde. But the outré planets are definitely retrograde when they are in the 6th, 7th or 8th house from the Sun. Sometimes they are retrograde even when they are in the 5th or 9th house from the Sun, but not always. In my opnion ,culled out from books is : It is not the sign /house position of the planet with respect of the sign / house of the Sun to make outer planets retrograde, but they are retrograde & direct when their distance attains specific degrees from that of the Sun. For example Mars becomes retrograde when its distance from that of the Sun is 228 degrees & direct when it is 132 degrees. Similarly for Satrun when the said degrees are 251 & 109. And for Jupiter the said degrees are 245 & 115. Retrogration arc of Mars, Jupiter & Saturn are : 16, 10 & 7 respectively. Their days of retrogrations are also constant. ... V K Shridhar ...................................... log on to http://www.besttime-election.com <o:p></o:p>

Dear Coolgimmy, If Jupiter attained 9 degrees 30 min in Sagit. means that the planet has gained 3 (three) Navamshas. ... V K Shridhar ---------------------- http://www.besttime-election.com

Dear Sandhu ji & readers, I do not agree even with the now modified conclusion (dated 4the December, 2008) of Sh Sandhu ji, that : "....if the planet is weak and combust then it denies its significations ,which may be any one of the total or all of them in extreme cases." Even in extreme cases- what so ever- all the significances of a combust & worst afflicted planet can not be lost. CAN ANY BODY CITE ANY HOROSCOPE WHERE A NATIVE HAS LOST ALL THE SIGNIFICANCES OF ANY PLANET- EVEN IF THE PLANET IS FULLY COMBUST AND THE WORST AFFLICTED, or EVEN OTHERWISE PLACED. The word "ALL" must be very very carefully used in predictions. I have not comne accross any dictium in any treatise where the word "ALL" has been used, especiallly to convey "total" of "full" or 100 %. In some treatises the word "death" has been used as the result / effect. But if one carefully reads the meaning of "death" mentioned therein, there are 10 stages / effects which are death-like. The author never means that the effect shall be only "death", meaning end of life. … V K Shridhar<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> -<o:p></o:p> Log on to <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> http://www.besttime-election.com<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> “Hindu Electional Astrology” – the largest & the best seller compendium on Vedic / Indian electional (MUHURT) astrology.<o:p></o:p>

Dear Sandhu ji, "Vasist Samhita" (47/29) clarifies the issue -"the significations ruled by them do not even take birth" - raised in this thread. The verse is interpretted like this: "A deblitated planet or a planet situated in (bitter) enemy's sign, and if lost in planetary fight or combust; and is situted in ascendent, then, it is not capable to give any type of result. And also is unable to give any result if (such a planet) is aspected by enemy (bitter)" Please note the emphasis is that the such planet is in ascendent. Please note that in your exampled case the such planets are in ascendent. So I again point out to my readers that please do not get frightened if any planet is combust in your horoscope & also is weak. Be sure that you shall not be devoid of all the significances of that planet in your life time.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> … V K Shridhar<o:p></o:p> -<o:p></o:p> Log on to <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> http://www.besttime-election.com<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> “Hindu Electional Astrology” – the largest & the best seller compendium on Vedic / Indian electional (MUHURT) astrology.<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p>

Shri USR ji, You may be right here that I had hint the problem & not given solution. How could I give solution without knowing who would be elected US president. Also at present birth data of Mr Obama is under controversies, as exact date & time are not known. "Abhijit Muhurt " is not as you have understood as above. Please refer to my contribution in Wikipedia " Electional Astrology" - para 7.2 , for details on "Abhijit Muhurt". for which please log on to : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electional_astrology ... V K Shridhar ---------- http://www.besttime-election.com Author of "Hindu Electional Astrology" - the best seller compendium on Vedic /Hindu system of Muhurt ( Electional ) astrology.

Learned Guru jis, Namaskar ! I would like to know about speed in which the Mantras should be rectied. As per Vedic system of time calculations, one "Prana" is the time taken to pronounce 10 Gurvaksharas. one Prana = 4 seconds. Therefore time taken to pronounce one Gurvashakra is 0.4 seconds. Thus 150 Gurvaksharas should be pronunced in one minute of time. Please advise whether the Mantras should be recited at the speed of 150 Gurvaksharas per minutes. ... V K Shridhar ----------------- log on to http://www.besttime-election.com "Hindu Electional Astrology" - the largest compendium on Vedic / Indian system of MUHURTAS (election)

Dear Sandhu ji, <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p> </o:p> THanks. It is nice to have your reply. <o:p> </o:p> My purpose to comment on your thread was that the novice astrologers / readers may not get frightened to read what you have said in the thread. <o:p> </o:p> If such a planet is weak on other accounts too, the significations ruled by them “do not even take birth”<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The words specifically stating that “DO NOT EVEN TAKE BIRTH” – is really frightening to them. I agree with you in most of the arguments & logic put forward therein, but raised certain clarifications / information from you which is still not provided.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Saravali quoted by you has only once refers to “Combustion”.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> No doubt that combust planet is termed as weakest in calculating strength but that never means that significations ruled by them do not even take birth.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Regarding Mercury you have supported argument which also agrees that there are exceptions in case of Mercury. Then, why this logic is not even partially applied to other planets, is left for the prudence of the readers.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> May please log on to : <o:p></o:p> http://www.srigaruda.com/wordpress/wp-content/astangata-asta.pdf <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> for more details on combustion.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Indecently I may point out that Sh Vivekanada Swami had both Venus & Mercury combust. True these are not very very weak other wise. But we all know he was blessed in respect of significations of both Venus & Mercury. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Your next support is from Wikipedia. I agree with most of the logics therein but see the revised degrees of orbs of combustion in the above site.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> ALL OF US KNOW THAT THE ORBS MENTIONED IN THE WIKIPEDIA AND IN OTHER BOOKS ARE NOT APPLICANBLE. ONE HAS TO REFER PANCHANGA TO FIND OUT EXACT TIME & DATE OF COMBUSTION. THIS IS BECAUSE ONE HAS TO CONSIDER DECLINATION OF THE PLANETS AS WELL AS GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION (LATTITUDE & LONGITUDE) OF THE VIEWER.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Now regarding elections (MUHURT): <o:p></o:p> Agreed that combust Moon is not welcomed in “GOOD” elections. But is used in Shradhas (donations to Pitras) etc. & in inauspicious Muhurtas. I may like to refrain on debate I on this topic as inauspicious elections are not divulged – as per ethical code.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p>You have not clarified about the source of the orbs (one or two degrees) mentioned in your thread.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Now for readers :<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Please do not get frightened if any planet is combust in your horoscope & also is weak. Be sure that you shall not be devoid of all the significances of that planet in your life time.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> … V K Shridhar<o:p></o:p> -<o:p></o:p> Log on to <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> http://www.besttime-election.com<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> “Hindu Electional Astrology” – the largest & the best seller compendium on Vedic / Indian electional (MUHURT) astrology.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p></o:p>

Dear Sandhu Ji, The above thread was started by me in June, 2008. in this web site. There was only one response.I had put this in wikipedia for discussion, so that timeley action could be taken by so called western astrologers ,who have recently started using electional (MUHURT) astrology. The thread is reproduced belo ... V K Shridhar ===================== <FONT color=red><FONT color=red><FONT color=black>The thread titled "INAUSPICIOUS TIME OF OATH BY THE NEXT US PRESIDENT - a debate" was started by me in the month of June, 2008, that the time of oath by the next US president on 20th Jan, 2009, is not auspicious as per the Vedic / Indian system of Muhurt branch of astrology. Now the next prersident has been elected, and his appointment shall have world wide effects. A thought is hereby trigerred in the minds of the astrological feternity to adivse in the matter,and to contribute opnion in time. The matter should be debated only on astrological aspects. </B> There is controversy about date of birth of the next elected US president. This may also be debated. More should be brought to the debate, supporting his birth data. The thread is reproduced below again. ... V K Shridhar ---------- http://www.besttime-election.com Author of "Hindu Electional Astrology" - the best seller compendium on Vedic /Hindu system of Muhurt ( Electional ) astrology. ================================================== ====== INAUSPICIOUS TIME OF OATH BY THE NEXT US PRESIDENT <FONT]<FONT color="#f00000">– a debate <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> The next US President shall take oath on <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comhttp://www.indiadivine.org/audarya/ /><st1:country-region><st1:place><font color=" /><st1:date Year="2009" Day="20" Month="1"><FONT color=black>20<SUP>th</SUP> January, 2009</st1:date><FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman"> – which is observed as inauspicious time as per Vedic / Indian system of electional (Muhurt) astrology. Discussion herein is based on Indian system (Nirayana - Sidereal system) of astrology. <o:p></o:p> <FONT color=black><o:p></o:p> <FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman">The oath is generally taken around mid-day on 20<SUP>th</SUP> January when according to Indian system of astrology Aries 21º shall be rising, with Moon in 8<SUP>th</SUP> house (6º 15<FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman">´<FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman"> - Scorpio, Anuradha asterism); While the Jupiter (9º 33<FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman">´<FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman"> – combust), Mercury ( 6º 38 – is combust & retrograde) and Rahu are with the Sun ( 6º 49<FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman">´<FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman">) are in the 10<SUP>th</SUP> house. Mars lord of ascendant and 8<SUP>th</SUP> is in 9<SUP>th</SUP> house. There is exchange of 5<SUP>th</SUP> lord Sun and 10<SUP>th</SUP> lord Saturn. Venus is in 11<SUP>th</SUP> house. Exact time of oath taking and the astro details of the oath taker are not known, therefore divisional charts and beneficence of the for the individual are not discussed. However it is essential that the election time is universally auspicious with co-occurrence of Muhurt Yogas and Panchaga Shuddhi; in addition to beneficial time in respect of transits of planets & Dasha, to the individual taking oath. <o:p></o:p> <FONT color=black><o:p></o:p> <FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman">The day is Tuesday – considered malefic for taking oath / coronation; and certainly before mid-day.10<SUP>th</SUP> Tithi is beneficial being Poorna, but the Moon is waning, and thus weak. Anuradha asterism is held as beneficial for oath ceremony but its Tara Bala (strength) & favourable transit for the individual is to be examined with respect to the person taking oath. <FONT color=red>Vishti Karan (Bhadra) is universally held as the most inauspicious for such ceremonies; and it gets further ferocious with concurrence of Tuesday. Presence of inauspicious Shula Yoga further adds to inauspiciousness. Thus four out the five elements of Hindu Panchanga four are not in favour. <o:p></o:p> <FONT color=black><o:p></o:p> <FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman">There is no beneficial Yoga present on <st1:date Year="2009" Day="20" Month="1"><FONT color=black>20<SUP>th</SUP> January, 2009</st1:date><FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman"> for auguring the said time as universally auspicious. Combination of 10<SUP>th</SUP> Tithi and Tuesday makes “<FONT color=red><FONT face="Times New Roman">Karkacha Yoga” – an adverse Yoga. Concurrence of Tuesday and Anuradha asterism makes “<FONT color=red>Kuyoga” held as malefic. The Moon shall be in 24<SUP>th</SUP> asterism from that of the transiting Sun, causing “<FONT color=red>Upgraha Dosha” – adverse for especially for marriage, travel and house related elections. Thus there is no assistance from any special Muhurt Yogas, considered essential for a beneficial election. <o:p></o:p> <FONT color=black><o:p></o:p> <FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman">In the election chart, the Moon is in 8<SUP>th</SUP> house – held as highly prohibited for initiating any beneficial activity. Thought its debilitation effects in 8<SUP>th</SUP> house gets cancelled, but shall have adverse effects on homes / houses, transport system and public in general of the country, with regards to their damage / destruction / losses. Retrograde & combust Mercury may cause severe adverse effects on communication systems, army, Government employees and servants. As per old Western school of thought in astrology, the Mercury being Cazimi, shall have beneficial effects. But Most of the modern followers do not agree with this old thought. Difference in their longitude is 0º 11<FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman">´<FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman"> 38<FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman">˝<FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman">, but some savior is that their declination is different. Retrograde planet especially Mercury is held by Western astrologers as certainly unfavourable in important elections. Lord of luck (9<SUP>th</SUP> house lord) Jupiter is combust and in the same Navamsha with the Sun; being functional malefic for Aries ascendant, may cause instability & disrepute to the ruler. Retrograde Saturn may breed some new unusual and unpleasant steps in diplomacy & governance; some of which shall be withdrawn at latter stages. Income, trade, wealth of the country shall certainly expand and flourish. Thus election chart does not augurs towards beneficence. <o:p></o:p> <FONT color=black><o:p></o:p> <FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman">The detailed analysis can only be made after knowing the exact time of taking oath; but the above effects can be mitigated to some extent. From 12 hrs 0 min to 12 hrs 38 min, Abhijin / Abhijit Muhurt prevails, which has immense power to reduce / annihilate adverse effects – as per Vedic astrology. Further Mars as lord of the ascendant in 9<SUP>th</SUP> house is another beneficial aspect in the election chart. But in general the said time is not observed as auspicious for taking oath by the head of state of the most powerful country. <o:p></o:p> <FONT color=black><o:p></o:p> <FONT color=black><FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman">The purpose of this article is to trigger a discussion among the Muhurt astrologers (both from east & west) to examine the suitability of the oath time and possibility of recommending another suitable time, after thorough debate, getting benefits Vedic electional astrology which has withstood test of time for the last 5 millenniums. Muhurt (electional) astrology was originated in Vedic era, and is considered as the most useful branch of Hindu astrology. Of late westren astrologers have also started following it. But need of the hour is that remedial advice should be given in advance. <FONT color=black><FONT face="Times New Roman">--- V K Shridhar <FONT color=black><o:p></o:p> <!-- / message --> <FONT color=black><FONT color=black>

Dear Sandhu, Lot of new concepts have been divulged by you. Like orbs of one or two degrees. I would like to know whether its reference has been taken from any treatise or it is your personal experience / research. Surly when a novice shall read the following line in the first para of your thread ,he shall get a shock. "If such a planet is weak on other accounts too, the significations ruled by them do not even take birth. " It is well known fact that the Moon is combust when is within 12 degrees on either side of the Sun. That does not mean that such natives shall / do not have ANY fruits of the significances of the Moon, even if the Moon is weak. That native shall surely not become lunatic, only on account of such Moon. Mercury is combust in about 30 % of the horoscopes - does that mean that those natives do not have any good effects of the Mercury in their life time? Combustion has some adverse effects, but not that severe as mentioned in the theard. ... V K Shridhar ........................ http://www.besttime-election.com "Hindu Electional Astrology" - the largest compendium on Muhurt (election) & the best seller in the country.

Good dates are : 4th , 5th December 2008 ; 14th, 20th & 27th Fab, 2009 - as per Panchangas . But for other dates lot of information is required & consultation with expert astrologer in Vastu & Muhurt. ... V K Shridhar ------------------ Log on to http://www.besttime-elelection.com "Hindu Electional Astrology"- the largest compendium on Muhurt (Elections)

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Swetha, As per Ashtakoot system 22.5 out of 36 Gunas match - indicating felicitous marriage. The Boy as well girl both are Mangalik. The boy has Mars in 4th house The girl is having Mars in 2nd house from the Moon, and also is manglik in D-9 chart as Mars in is ascendent. So called quacks check the matching and give wrong guidances - bettrer be carefull. ... V K Shridhar ...................... Log on to http://www.besttime-election.com for free down load of 52 pages on matching of horoscopes in the book titled " Hindu Electional Astrology" - the largest compendium on MUHURT (Electional) astrology - the book is the best seller in the country.

Anusha ji & readers, You and all are welcome. If I can be of any help to anyone, I shall certainly do my job in assistance. But I have my limitations, as I feel I should guide in respect of electional astrology ( Muhurt) - the subject which I have read . -- V K Shridhar