Michael Laughrin's North American Jyotish Newsletter September, 2004

[Guest guest]

Michael Laughrin's North American Jyotish Newsletter September, 2004

http://www.jyotish.ws

Michael Laughrin, Michael, business phone: (440) 582-

9848; cell phone: (440) 263-2159

To , send an email to: jyotish_ws-

Contents of this newsletter © copyright 2004, Michael Laughrin

unless otherwise noted.

 

Contents:

1. Introduction to Michael Laughrin's North American Jyotish

Newsletter

2. Practical Sanskrit

3. "Same Planet" Chart Comparison Method

 

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1. Introduction to Michael Laughrin's North American Jyotish

Newsletter

 

I offer you this newsletter to enhance and deepen your experience of

Vedic Astrology. In these newsletters, expect to find a combination

of helpful articles, book reviews, Jyotish links and more. The

purpose of this newsletter is to educate and titillate the Jyotish-

loving public. The opinions given within are solely those of Michael

Laughrin.

 

In this issue, you will find 108 Sanskrit expressions that I have

found most useful in dealing with Jyotish and Pujas. Also, I explain

the "Same Planet" method for comparing charts.

 

Please visit my website at http://www.jyotish.ws at your

convenience. I offer Traditional/Classical Vedic Astrology,

Intuitional Jyotish (Vedic Astrology based on deep intuition),

Chakra Readings, and Advanced Structured Psychic Work (for deeper

interpretation of your karmic pattern).

 

- Michael Laughrin, Michael

 

 

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2. Practical Sanskrit

By Michael Laughrin, Michael

 

A rudimentary knowledge of Sanskrit is indispensable in discussing

Jyotish. I learned this during my practice as a Vedic astrologer for

the last eighteen years. Sanskrit also helped me deal with Hindu

priests for the pujas and homams (fire sacrifices) I have had done

at various Hindu temples over the last ten years or so. Sanskrit is

also extremely useful in Ayurveda and in understanding, and

discussing, Vedic philosophy and religion.

 

The main problem with Sanskrit is Sanskrit itself. It is HARD! And I

am considered fairly good at foreign languages. Sanskrit is, quite

simply, the most difficult language that I have ever been associated

with. But it is also the most useful foreign language that has come

my way. Do we see a quandary here or what? Useful, but hard, hmm.

What to do?

 

So that you, dear readers and lovers of Vedic philosophy, will not

have to struggle quite as much as I have in learning Sanskrit, I

have prepared this little guide of some of the most useful Sanskrit

words (in my opinion). I hope you can use it to more easily

communicate with priests, astrologers, Vaidyas, swamis and others.

 

I speak no modern Indian languages. I tried learning Hindi but it

was a grand failure. However, I seem to be able to communicate quite

well with priests whose English is D+ at best. I use a combination

of simple English phrases peppered with many appropriate Sanskrit

words. And they seem to understand me quite well.

 

This guide is basic. Proper pronunciation is another issue and you

are on your own. I suggest you take a course in Sanskrit if you need

to learn proper pronunciation, or get an expert skilled in Sanskrit

to pronounce choice phrases into a tape recorder for you. This list

does not feature the devenagari alphabet, either, so I leave these

details up to you.

 

108 Sanskrit Phrases For Discussing Jyotish and Pujas That I Have

Found Useful

 

Num Sanskrit English

 

1. Murti Form (or statue) - usually of a deity.

2. Deva god.

3. Devi goddess.

4. Devata Divine beings.

5. Puja worship (in which fruits, flowers, and mantras are

offered).

6. Japa Rhythmic repetition of a mantra.

7. Abhishekam Ritual washing of the statue (murti) of a

devata during which mantras, fruits, flowers, water, and other

liquids are offered.

8. Yagya Fire sacrifice (however, in English, this word is

often used to include japa, puja and abhishekams also).

9. Parayana Many repetitions of a holy verse.

10. Kundali A Vedic astrology birth chart.

11. Nakshatra the Moon's nakshatra or star placement at

birth.

12. Karma Action (used in Vedic philosophy to indicate the

results of past actions [good or evil} that we are now experiencing.

13. Phala Fruit (used to indicate the results of one's

previous actions).

14. Kripa Grace (guru kripa is the grace of the guru; devata

kripa is the grace of a god or goddess).

15. Sankalpa Holy intention (the purpose or desired

result of a yagya or puja).

16. Purohit Priest.

17. Yajamana The sponsor of a yagya; he who receives most

of the good results of a yagya. He who pays for the yagya.

18. Manas Mind.

19. Dakshina Donation (the tip given to a priest for

services rendered).

20. Atman (atma) Individual soul (alma in Spanish).

21. Brahman The Absolute; the hidden, underlying ground of the

Universe.

22. Muhurtha Auspicious time for starting something.

23. Papa Sin.

24. Acharya Teacher.

25. Mudra Holy gesture.

26. Amba Mother (refers especially to the Divine Mother of

all that is).

27. Sarva All or everything (sarva devata means all the gods).

28. Sara Essence (mantra sara means the essence of the

mantra).

29. Ratna Gem or jewel.

30. Lila Play (usually used as divine play; this universe is

all Veda Lila (the play of the Vedas)

31. Veda Knowledge.

32. Dharma The path of Truth or righteousness for an individual

(very hard to translate into English.)

33. Loka Place.

34. Maha Great.

35. Stotra (Holy) verse.

36. Somya Benign and gentle; pleasant.

37. Tattva Reality.

38. Maya Illusion.

39. Sattva Purity (the highest and best of the three gunas).

40. Bhoga Enjoyment (of worldly pleasures).

41. Buddhi Intellect.

42. Mantra A holy word of phrase; a word of Power.

43. Yantra An image of power; a visual mantra.

44. Gotra Traditional family group; applies especially to

higher caste Hindus.

45. Sahasra One thousand.

45. Punya Religious merit; that which comes from doing good

deeds.

46. Purna Whole.

47. Nama Name.

48. Rupa Form.

49. Chit Consciousness.

50. Ananda Bliss.

51. Hrdaya Heart.

52. Shata One hundred.

53. Eka One.

54. Pancha Five.

55. Mata Mother.

56. Havan Fire sacrifice (homam is the same thing; the word

yagya may also indicate the same).

57. Havan kund Fire pit where a havan is performed.

58. Kama Desire (may also indicate sexual desire).

59. Artha Wealth.

60. Moksha Liberation (or Enlightenment).

61. Mukti Liberation (the same as moksha).

62. Shakti Divine energy.

63. Bhakti Devotion.

64. Ahamkara Egotism (the sense of individuality that,

eventually, must leave so that one can realize one's Divine, eternal

nature).

65. Labha Gain (especially refers to financial gain).

66. Mrtyu Death.

67. Amrit Immortality.

68. Tat That (Supreme Truth).

69. Mukhi Face.

70. Siddhi Psychic powers.

71. Bala Strength.

72. Mamsa Flesh (of an animal or person).

73. Chatur Four.

74. Tri Three.

75. Kala Time.

76. Gyana Knowledge.

77. Smrti Memory (also – holy texts based on the Vedas).

78. Shravana Hearing (also a nakshtra found in Capricorn).

79. Vidya Knowledge.

80. Sri (shri) The simplest mantra of Mother Divine.

81. Guru Spiritual master.

82. Chela Disciple.

83. Go Cow.

84. Sarpa Snake.

85. Ashwin Horse.

86. Gaja Elephant.

87. Hamsa Swan.

88. Dvaita Dualism.

89. Advaitya Non-dualism.

90. Yatra Course.

91. Yatri One who goes on a pilgrimage.

92. Bhumi The earth (also the Earth goddess).

93. Putra Son (or child).

94. Aksha Eye.

95. Pada Foot.

96. Hasta Hand.

97. Pushpa Flower.

98. Dupam Incense.

99. Deepam Light (as in candle offered during a puja).

100. Jyoti Light.

101. Ojas Vitality.

102. Mantrini Minister (like the King's right hand man).

103. Mala Garland (necklace – which usually has 108 beads that

are used for counting mantras during japa).

104. Amurta Without form.

105. Mula Root.

106. Shastras Scriptures.

107. Kartri The doer; the actor; he who performs karmas.

108. Jiva Living being.

 

For those of you who may know some Sanskrit, please forgive any

errors that may have crept into this essay. They are all mine. This

is all based on my experience and a couple of years of

underachieving Sanskrit study. Also, thanks go to "Sri Lalita

Sahasranama" (The Thousand Names of the Divine Mother) for helping

me to remember some Sanskrit words that I wanted to include in this

list.

 

The more you use Sanskrit, the easier it gets and the better you'll

like it. The study of Sanskrit is, in my experience, one of the

quickest ways to grow spiritually and purify your consciousness.

 

Peace.

 

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3. "Same Planet" Chart Comparison Method

By Michael Laughrin, Michael (written in April 2003)

 

Vedic astrologers may be interested in the "Same Planet" chart

comparison method.

 

The Method

A. Look only at the sign that each planet is in (for example, the

Sun in my chart and the Sun in your chart).

B. See what angle is formed.

C. Interpret according to the information below.

 

Meaning of Aspects

A. Opposition (180 degrees) - this is the best and most complete

aspect. The two planets complement each other in every way.

B. Square (90 degrees) - initially exciting, this aspect tends to

create more and more problems as time goes on.

C. Trine (120 degrees) - flowing, easy and harmonious.

D. Sextile (60 degress) - the weakest of the benevolent aspects.

This is more appropriate for friends rather than for lovers.

E. Quincunx (150 degrees) - DOES NOT COMPUTE! The two planets have

nothing to do with each other.

F. Conjunction (same sign) - good but perhaps boring.

G. Adjacent signs - difficult. It is harder when the other person's

planet is in the 12th house from your planet. Then you feel a real

sense of loss around them. For example, if my Moon is in Capricorn

and your Moon is in Sagittarius, I will feel a loss of (emotional)

energy from being around you for too long. However, using the same

example, you will feel some benefit from being around me as my Moon

is in the 2nd house from your Moon.

 

Meaning of Each Planet

A. Sun - the soul. Good compatibility on the Soul level is more of

a hidden vibration. It is beyond speech or action.

B. Moon - the emotions. According to the Hindus, the Moon is the

most important planet. The ups and downs of daily life are mostly

ruled by the Moon, so that two Moons that are compatible will give

great attunement.

C. Mars - energy, assertiveness, aggression. Mars is the primary

planet of action so those who have harmonious Mars will succeed by

sharing energetic activities - sports, hiking, gardening, cooking,

etc.

D. Mercury - the planet of intelligence and speech. Compatible

Mercuries give good mental (intellectual) compatibility. Good for

discussions, study and maybe business as Mercury is the primary

planet of business.

E. Jupiter - wisdom. This may include religion, philosophy, the

Law, higher education, banking and money. In Vedic astrology,

Jupiter is the main planet of money and it also rules children.

Therefore, harmonious Jupiters imply religious similarities.

F. Venus - sexual attraction and the Creative Impulse.

G. Saturn - hard work, maturity, and responsibility. Those with

harmonious Saturns will have similar outlooks on life in the arenas

of work, earnings, saving and investing. They may do well in

business together.

 

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Michael Laughrin's North American Jyotish Newsletter

http://www.jyotish.ws

Michael Laughrin, Michael, business phone: (440) 582-

9848; cell phone: (440) 263-2159

To , send an email to: jyotish_ws-

 

Articles from past issues of this newsletter are archived at:

http://www.jyotish.ws/wisdom

 

Please feel free to share the newsletter with anyone for whom you

think it may be appropriate. You can also post it to appropriate

email lists or listservs. If your friends wish to receive the

newsletter directly, tell them to send an email message to

jyotish_ws-.

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Great Start !!

 

Michael Laughrin <laughgrin wrote:Michael Laughrin's North American

Jyotish Newsletter September, 2004

http://www.jyotish.ws

Michael Laughrin, Michael, business phone: (440) 582-

9848; cell phone: (440) 263-2159

To , send an email to: jyotish_ws-

Contents of this newsletter © copyright 2004, Michael Laughrin

unless otherwise noted.

 

Contents:

1. Introduction to Michael Laughrin's North American Jyotish

Newsletter

2. Practical Sanskrit

3. "Same Planet" Chart Comparison Method

 

--------------

1. Introduction to Michael Laughrin's North American Jyotish

Newsletter

 

I offer you this newsletter to enhance and deepen your experience of

Vedic Astrology. In these newsletters, expect to find a combination

of helpful articles, book reviews, Jyotish links and more. The

purpose of this newsletter is to educate and titillate the Jyotish-

loving public. The opinions given within are solely those of Michael

Laughrin.

 

In this issue, you will find 108 Sanskrit expressions that I have

found most useful in dealing with Jyotish and Pujas. Also, I explain

the "Same Planet" method for comparing charts.

 

Please visit my website at http://www.jyotish.ws at your

convenience. I offer Traditional/Classical Vedic Astrology,

Intuitional Jyotish (Vedic Astrology based on deep intuition),

Chakra Readings, and Advanced Structured Psychic Work (for deeper

interpretation of your karmic pattern).

 

- Michael Laughrin, Michael

 

 

--------------

2. Practical Sanskrit

By Michael Laughrin, Michael

 

A rudimentary knowledge of Sanskrit is indispensable in discussing

Jyotish. I learned this during my practice as a Vedic astrologer for

the last eighteen years. Sanskrit also helped me deal with Hindu

priests for the pujas and homams (fire sacrifices) I have had done

at various Hindu temples over the last ten years or so. Sanskrit is

also extremely useful in Ayurveda and in understanding, and

discussing, Vedic philosophy and religion.

 

The main problem with Sanskrit is Sanskrit itself. It is HARD! And I

am considered fairly good at foreign languages. Sanskrit is, quite

simply, the most difficult language that I have ever been associated

with. But it is also the most useful foreign language that has come

my way. Do we see a quandary here or what? Useful, but hard, hmm.

What to do?

 

So that you, dear readers and lovers of Vedic philosophy, will not

have to struggle quite as much as I have in learning Sanskrit, I

have prepared this little guide of some of the most useful Sanskrit

words (in my opinion). I hope you can use it to more easily

communicate with priests, astrologers, Vaidyas, swamis and others.

 

I speak no modern Indian languages. I tried learning Hindi but it

was a grand failure. However, I seem to be able to communicate quite

well with priests whose English is D+ at best. I use a combination

of simple English phrases peppered with many appropriate Sanskrit

words. And they seem to understand me quite well.

 

This guide is basic. Proper pronunciation is another issue and you

are on your own. I suggest you take a course in Sanskrit if you need

to learn proper pronunciation, or get an expert skilled in Sanskrit

to pronounce choice phrases into a tape recorder for you. This list

does not feature the devenagari alphabet, either, so I leave these

details up to you.

 

108 Sanskrit Phrases For Discussing Jyotish and Pujas That I Have

Found Useful

 

Num Sanskrit English

 

1. Murti Form (or statue) - usually of a deity.

2. Deva god.

3. Devi goddess.

4. Devata Divine beings.

5. Puja worship (in which fruits, flowers, and mantras are

offered).

6. Japa Rhythmic repetition of a mantra.

7. Abhishekam Ritual washing of the statue (murti) of a

devata during which mantras, fruits, flowers, water, and other

liquids are offered.

8. Yagya Fire sacrifice (however, in English, this word is

often used to include japa, puja and abhishekams also).

9. Parayana Many repetitions of a holy verse.

10. Kundali A Vedic astrology birth chart.

11. Nakshatra the Moon's nakshatra or star placement at

birth.

12. Karma Action (used in Vedic philosophy to indicate the

results of past actions [good or evil} that we are now experiencing.

13. Phala Fruit (used to indicate the results of one's

previous actions).

14. Kripa Grace (guru kripa is the grace of the guru; devata

kripa is the grace of a god or goddess).

15. Sankalpa Holy intention (the purpose or desired

result of a yagya or puja).

16. Purohit Priest.

17. Yajamana The sponsor of a yagya; he who receives most

of the good results of a yagya. He who pays for the yagya.

18. Manas Mind.

19. Dakshina Donation (the tip given to a priest for

services rendered).

20. Atman (atma) Individual soul (alma in Spanish).

21. Brahman The Absolute; the hidden, underlying ground of the

Universe.

22. Muhurtha Auspicious time for starting something.

23. Papa Sin.

24. Acharya Teacher.

25. Mudra Holy gesture.

26. Amba Mother (refers especially to the Divine Mother of

all that is).

27. Sarva All or everything (sarva devata means all the gods).

28. Sara Essence (mantra sara means the essence of the

mantra).

29. Ratna Gem or jewel.

30. Lila Play (usually used as divine play; this universe is

all Veda Lila (the play of the Vedas)

31. Veda Knowledge.

32. Dharma The path of Truth or righteousness for an individual

(very hard to translate into English.)

33. Loka Place.

34. Maha Great.

35. Stotra (Holy) verse.

36. Somya Benign and gentle; pleasant.

37. Tattva Reality.

38. Maya Illusion.

39. Sattva Purity (the highest and best of the three gunas).

40. Bhoga Enjoyment (of worldly pleasures).

41. Buddhi Intellect.

42. Mantra A holy word of phrase; a word of Power.

43. Yantra An image of power; a visual mantra.

44. Gotra Traditional family group; applies especially to

higher caste Hindus.

45. Sahasra One thousand.

45. Punya Religious merit; that which comes from doing good

deeds.

46. Purna Whole.

47. Nama Name.

48. Rupa Form.

49. Chit Consciousness.

50. Ananda Bliss.

51. Hrdaya Heart.

52. Shata One hundred.

53. Eka One.

54. Pancha Five.

55. Mata Mother.

56. Havan Fire sacrifice (homam is the same thing; the word

yagya may also indicate the same).

57. Havan kund Fire pit where a havan is performed.

58. Kama Desire (may also indicate sexual desire).

59. Artha Wealth.

60. Moksha Liberation (or Enlightenment).

61. Mukti Liberation (the same as moksha).

62. Shakti Divine energy.

63. Bhakti Devotion.

64. Ahamkara Egotism (the sense of individuality that,

eventually, must leave so that one can realize one's Divine, eternal

nature).

65. Labha Gain (especially refers to financial gain).

66. Mrtyu Death.

67. Amrit Immortality.

68. Tat That (Supreme Truth).

69. Mukhi Face.

70. Siddhi Psychic powers.

71. Bala Strength.

72. Mamsa Flesh (of an animal or person).

73. Chatur Four.

74. Tri Three.

75. Kala Time.

76. Gyana Knowledge.

77. Smrti Memory (also – holy texts based on the Vedas).

78. Shravana Hearing (also a nakshtra found in Capricorn).

79. Vidya Knowledge.

80. Sri (shri) The simplest mantra of Mother Divine.

81. Guru Spiritual master.

82. Chela Disciple.

83. Go Cow.

84. Sarpa Snake.

85. Ashwin Horse.

86. Gaja Elephant.

87. Hamsa Swan.

88. Dvaita Dualism.

89. Advaitya Non-dualism.

90. Yatra Course.

91. Yatri One who goes on a pilgrimage.

92. Bhumi The earth (also the Earth goddess).

93. Putra Son (or child).

94. Aksha Eye.

95. Pada Foot.

96. Hasta Hand.

97. Pushpa Flower.

98. Dupam Incense.

99. Deepam Light (as in candle offered during a puja).

100. Jyoti Light.

101. Ojas Vitality.

102. Mantrini Minister (like the King's right hand man).

103. Mala Garland (necklace – which usually has 108 beads that

are used for counting mantras during japa).

104. Amurta Without form.

105. Mula Root.

106. Shastras Scriptures.

107. Kartri The doer; the actor; he who performs karmas.

108. Jiva Living being.

 

For those of you who may know some Sanskrit, please forgive any

errors that may have crept into this essay. They are all mine. This

is all based on my experience and a couple of years of

underachieving Sanskrit study. Also, thanks go to "Sri Lalita

Sahasranama" (The Thousand Names of the Divine Mother) for helping

me to remember some Sanskrit words that I wanted to include in this

list.

 

The more you use Sanskrit, the easier it gets and the better you'll

like it. The study of Sanskrit is, in my experience, one of the

quickest ways to grow spiritually and purify your consciousness.

 

Peace.

 

--------------

3. "Same Planet" Chart Comparison Method

By Michael Laughrin, Michael (written in April 2003)

 

Vedic astrologers may be interested in the "Same Planet" chart

comparison method.

 

The Method

A. Look only at the sign that each planet is in (for example, the

Sun in my chart and the Sun in your chart).

B. See what angle is formed.

C. Interpret according to the information below.

 

Meaning of Aspects

A. Opposition (180 degrees) - this is the best and most complete

aspect. The two planets complement each other in every way.

B. Square (90 degrees) - initially exciting, this aspect tends to

create more and more problems as time goes on.

C. Trine (120 degrees) - flowing, easy and harmonious.

D. Sextile (60 degress) - the weakest of the benevolent aspects.

This is more appropriate for friends rather than for lovers.

E. Quincunx (150 degrees) - DOES NOT COMPUTE! The two planets have

nothing to do with each other.

F. Conjunction (same sign) - good but perhaps boring.

G. Adjacent signs - difficult. It is harder when the other person's

planet is in the 12th house from your planet. Then you feel a real

sense of loss around them. For example, if my Moon is in Capricorn

and your Moon is in Sagittarius, I will feel a loss of (emotional)

energy from being around you for too long. However, using the same

example, you will feel some benefit from being around me as my Moon

is in the 2nd house from your Moon.

 

Meaning of Each Planet

A. Sun - the soul. Good compatibility on the Soul level is more of

a hidden vibration. It is beyond speech or action.

B. Moon - the emotions. According to the Hindus, the Moon is the

most important planet. The ups and downs of daily life are mostly

ruled by the Moon, so that two Moons that are compatible will give

great attunement.

C. Mars - energy, assertiveness, aggression. Mars is the primary

planet of action so those who have harmonious Mars will succeed by

sharing energetic activities - sports, hiking, gardening, cooking,

etc.

D. Mercury - the planet of intelligence and speech. Compatible

Mercuries give good mental (intellectual) compatibility. Good for

discussions, study and maybe business as Mercury is the primary

planet of business.

E. Jupiter - wisdom. This may include religion, philosophy, the

Law, higher education, banking and money. In Vedic astrology,

Jupiter is the main planet of money and it also rules children.

Therefore, harmonious Jupiters imply religious similarities.

F. Venus - sexual attraction and the Creative Impulse.

G. Saturn - hard work, maturity, and responsibility. Those with

harmonious Saturns will have similar outlooks on life in the arenas

of work, earnings, saving and investing. They may do well in

business together.

 

--------------

Michael Laughrin's North American Jyotish Newsletter

http://www.jyotish.ws

Michael Laughrin, Michael, business phone: (440) 582-

9848; cell phone: (440) 263-2159

To , send an email to: jyotish_ws-

 

Articles from past issues of this newsletter are archived at:

http://www.jyotish.ws/wisdom

 

Please feel free to share the newsletter with anyone for whom you

think it may be appropriate. You can also post it to appropriate

email lists or listservs. If your friends wish to receive the

newsletter directly, tell them to send an email message to

jyotish_ws-.

 

 

 

 

 

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