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Atharva Vedic Astrology Relates to your Business/ Job/ Carrier

Every person has desire for rewarding ca-reer which brings them most satisfaction. When I will get a new job? Is the overseas job good for me? Is it good time to change job? What will be my earning potential? These types of questions come to job seeker's mind.

Career Astrology helps you for under-standing of your capabilities, your chal-lenges, your talents, and your dreams. It helps you to know insight information for your potential, talents, communication abilities, challenges and relationship with your boss and colleagues.

India Astrology system can helps you to take better decisions and plan your career better for secured and better future.

Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar ‘s help ad-vise relates to carrier astrology includes

• Industries that is best suitable and ben-

eficial for you and least amount of chal-lenges

•Most beneficial type of earning: Job, Professional work or Business(sole pro-prietorship or partnership).

• If not employed yet, when will you get new Job. What will be the nature and chal-lenges of new job.

• Is it right for me to change from job to business / business to job?

• What is the right time to invest in my new venture?

• Is there is any chances of transerfer or suspension.

• Is there is any promotion changes in my horoscope?

• Any chances foreign tour

• We provide you forecasts for up to 10 years of your career including times of your promotion, change, problems, trans-fer, set backs and duration within which you need to avoid job changes and should be cautious about your job and colleagues.

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SHANI- SANI- SATURN - RULER OR DESTROYER IN YOUR LIFE

Dear Devotees,

This article pretty much I have refereed so many interesting information from an ancient Pam script which was written more with north Indian Vecic Astrollgy standard. This may sklightly different from Atharva Vedis Astrology. As usual always my unconditionakl support for you and your loved ones to remove you and your family from any “ ill poers” of Shani/ Saturn. Please call me immediately to solve your problems, at Toll free 1-888-808

1418, and do not wait any more with your problems, when the help is “ just” a phone call away from you

Also please remember that I A THE ONLY ATHRVA EDIC SCHOLAR AND SWAMIJI IN THE NORTH AMERICA, and if you really wants to come out of your problems, please call me or my mandir. Our madir s h ONLY mandir in the whol north America initiated with Atharva vedic Agama and has LORD SARABESAWAR who has the power to diminish the ill power of Saturn/ Shani

- Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar

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Small business owners generally starts business as a sole proprietor business structure. Sometimes there are some restrictions and limitations that holds him down to achieve greater sucess in business. Usually people come together with their ideas and efforts and form a partnership venture for greater rewards from partnership business.

A business partnership is an entity in which partners share with each other profits or losses of the business.

• The complete over all compatibility

• Compatibility of Temperament among all partners

• General Luck of each and every partner

• Chances/Magnitude of success in business how much and when?

• Cheating / fraud in business partnership?

• On long term basis suitability of each partner to working together

• Suitability of partnership business for each and every partners

• remedial solutions to rectify issues and to make sure success in business partnership

Our Swamiji His Holiness Sri Selvam Siddhar helps you to know your partnership business to ensure success and satisfaction before starting any partnership business. Let our Atharva Vedic Astrologers analyze and reveal your future through Business Partnership Compatibility Analysis Report.

For more help please call Guruji Sri Selvam @ Toll Free 1-888-808-1418.or in his cell phone # 408 829 7780 E mail:- [email protected]. All your information and consultations with Guru Maharaj Guruji Sri Selvam will be highly confidential.

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In the world for each and every family birth of a child(Baby) is a big occasion. As soon as baby comes in this world, parents are always anxious about the future and career of their child.

Understanding and knowing more about your baby like his emotions, preferences, skills and nature will helps you to pin point some of the common issues related to parent and child. With these valuable informations parents can guide their children in better way and have good parent/child relationship. There is a whole world ahead of them and correct guidance of parents is very important in order to make their better human being and also sucessfull in his life.

This is where astrology come into play to know these information of their child like general interest, mental intellect, capabilities, character, health, education, career, wealth and fame of the child and also parent child relationship and siblings relationship.

We wish birth of a child is very auspicious to you and whole familiy and he/she will be a good human being under your guidance.

We will analyze child’s horoscope and provide you following detail in our report:

• Mental makeup/framework with detail.

• His/ Her likes & dislikes.

• Behavior and personality traits.

• Talents, skills and abilities by birth.

• positive & negatives aspects of his personality

• Education, career and professional interest areas.

• important events of his life with time periods


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Find out how much compatible you are with your love partner.

Finding a true love partner is very important work to ensure good and prosperous life. It is highly advisable to get horoscope matched of both partners before entring into a relationship. This is to ensure you don’t experiences relationship problems in future.

Vedic astrology provides method to match horoscopes of both partners and choose right partner. Horoscope

matching is done to identify the love, features, and na-ture and communication features of persons. If compati-

bility between both the partners is not checked and they are not compatible enough then there can be problems in their married life or relationships.

Sometimes it is not easy to know exact nature and mental mekeup of a person just by verbal commu-nication. We have proven science of Indian Astrol-ogy which can help you in a great deal. Horoscope Matching is done so that both persons live balanced,

harmonious and healthy life together for a long period.

Generally people assume basic only gun milan is method to get horoscope matched, but Horoscope Matching much more than this. Under gun milan, if 18 or more points are matched out of 36 it is considered horoscope of both

partners are matched. But there many other things which need to be considered before entring into re-

lationship or marriage. An experienced astrologer matches horoscopes of both the partners and pro-

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vides his valuable tips or information in order to make life of both partners better when people entering in their love relationships.

Some of points are mentioned below for Horoscope matching:

• Gun Milan: Out of 36, basic compatibility is matched with 18 numbers. Below this number horoscope is not considered as matched properly and it not good for furture pros-pects.

• Mental Compatibility: Mental makeup of both partners are analyzed by expert astrolo-ger so that their mental compatibility matches with each other. If both partners are of short tempered, then it may result in strained relationship.

• Manglik(Mangal) Dosh: The Manglik dosha is checked by placement of planet Mars in horoscope of both partners in certain houses. If not checked properly for Manglik Dosha relationships can have ill effects.

• Longevity: For Long term elationship it is necessary to check longevity of both boy and girl carefully. If there is resonable difference then there is no need to match it fur-ther.

• Separative Tendencies: There should not be any sepa-rative tendencies in any of the partners. Both partners should not have any tendency for long separation or any signs of divorce between them.

• Children: In long term relationship or marriage, every cou-ple wants to have children out of their relationship. Hor-oscopes must indicate at least one child out of their relationship.

• Health: Health is another most important factor which needs to be considered. Both partners should lead healthy life and should not face any crippling or fatal diseases or accident.

• Sexual attraction & satisfaction: There should some level of sexual attraction between both partner and both should be able to satisfy sexual urge of their partner.

For more help please call Guruji Sri Selvam @ Toll Free 1-888-808-1418.or in his cell phone # 408 829 7780 E mail:- [email protected]. All your informa-tion and consultations with Guru Maharaj Guruji Sri Selvam will be highly confidential.

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Want to know auspicious Day and Time to start important activity of your life?

Mahurat is a specific point of time, which is most auspicious to start a particular occasion or a new activity. Muhurta is calculated by keeping a lots of thing in consideration nature of activity, horoscope of the person, lunar day, planetary position and Nakshatra. It states the time during which the activity need to be performed.

In India people gives a lots of value to muhurta. It is used to ensure most fruitful result out of their activities like marriage, sale/purchase of property, construction of new house and start a new factory or showroom.

All the cosmic power exerts their effect on all of us. You may not be aware which one is good or bad for you. Astrologer predicts the most favourable time when you can start a new activity so that your activity get done smoothly and without hurdles.

There are various type of important event/activities for which you need to know auspicious Day and Time. Followings are some of them: • wedding or marriage • sale/purchase and construction of new property • shifting to new home • Going to take medicine / surgical operation • learning a new skill / education • Application of visa to foreign travel & travel • starting a new business, changing jobs and start on a new job • filing claims, filing a legal case • purchase of a machine / vehicle • partnership alliances • financial investments • other events


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It is commonly know that in any horoscope or birth chart, the 7th house rules the marriage, love affairs and the married life. However, the Western system hardly knows that in male horoscopes, the Navamsha chart, and in female horoscopes, the Trinshamsha chart play most important part in the matter of marriage and married life. The another important factor is the Karaka planet ruling the aspect of marriage and spouse. It we have the degrees of all the first seven planets before us at the time of birth of an individual, the planet with the least or smallest degrees (Rashi to be ignored) will be the planet ruling the aspect of marriage and spouse.

Amongst the planets, the most vitally and directly connected with the influencing the marriage and the married life are Mars, Venus and Moon; while in any kind of joint family setup, Saturn also plays an important role.

Mars rules the menstrual system in the females, but at the same time it also rules the personality and masculine vitality in a male. Similarly, Venus rules on one hand the semen content in a male. And on the other it rules the feminine charms in a female, all the attracts the male towards her. Accordingly to all systems of astrology, Moon is the lord of the mind, it rules the process of thinking not only in humans but all animals too.

It is exactly in this context that Mars has come to occupy the most important consideration in matching of horoscopes at the time of marriage. It is not possible to determine the influence of Mars, Venus and Moon about any person without having his/her horoscope before us. The matching of proposals for marriage of basis of the Zodiac Signs of the Sun is therefore an eyewash of an apology in this regard. Even a dud idiot knows that all person born under a particular Sun sign can

never have the same personality, the same future, the same likes and needs, the same success and failure in life, we can challengingly claim that for future of any person we have to have its horoscope cast on basis of its correct date, time and place of birth. The scientific element or the ratio between a Sun Sign and individual horoscope is therefore 1:360. In other words, a Sun Sing herds together all individual born in a particular month of the presence of Sun in a Zodiac Sign, irrespective of the year of birth; thereby covering the entire population of the World under twelve Signs or categories, placing a cart-puller and a Chairman of a multi-billion Company in the column of same future and fortune.

On the other hand, an accurately cast horoscope differentiates every individual from its even other fellow being, and allocates them separate and independent future and fortune, which is most scientific system for any astrological consideration. As against 30 or 31 day grouping of all people under a particular sunsign, the individual horoscope is based on an average phase of 2 house; and when we go into detailed calculation and consideration, the range gets narrowed to 13.3 minutes (in case of Navamsha chart) and further down to 4 minutes in case of Trinshamsha chart.

It is against this background that the India system of astrology attaches great importance to a matching of horoscope for purposes of marriage, and not just the sign of the Sun. We know that some western system oriented astrologers in India are advocating matching of marriage on bases of Sun Signs, particularly amongst the ignorant small percentage of Public School educated people, but these astrologers and a group of newspapers are unfortunately introducing thereby the failures and drawbacks of the Western system of marriage into India also

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Chettinad Samayal / Cooking

Chettinad is famous for its rich cultural heritage,art and architecture,huge mansions etc etc.But more recently it is becoming well known world over for its mouth watering culinary delicacies.Chettinad restaurants are being opened in almost all big cities and towns world over ,Chettinad food is famous for its spicy aroma.

Most of the food items are easily digestible, less in caloric value compared to other south Indian food items since items like cheese butter and cashews rarely find its way in chettinad recipe.Cocunut which is feared by all for its high cholesterol content is also used in very small quantities

Poondu Thuvaiyal or Chutney (Side dish with garlic) In many parts of Tamilnadu this side dish is very popular and which is not so in chettinad.My neighbors used to tell that they have to make few idly’s more if they have poondu chutney. I always had a feel that the chutney will have excess garlic flavor which

will make us embarrassing while we go out due to its odd smell. So I never bothered to try it. But one of my neighbors insisted me to try this at least once. She is very dedicated in cooking that she hand grinds it each time. I told her that I can’t do so. She asked me to grind it at least in the mixi and taste. My next doubt was how much garlic I can peel to have a good amount of chutney. Garlic costs Rs 250 a kg now. Though that is not

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a matter to be bothered for we people, we always use less of a thing when it is off season.

I should really agree that it was delicious and mouth watering . My younger one loved it and asked me why I never used to do that chutney. I told this recipe to my elder daughter in US and she too loved it. She gets peeled big garlic there and finds it very easy to do this chutney when in a hurry. Bachelors there can buy and store the peeled garlic in the fridge and can use the chutney as a side dish for frozen chapatti as well. Little chutney will be enough for 3 or 4 idly’s. The qty of chutney will be less as the ingredients are less.

IngredientsWhole garlic -2 or 3, tomato -2 (medium size)Red chili -3 or 4 (according to taste),or seasoning

Oil (gingerly if available) – 1 table spoon, mustard -1 teaspoon

Broken urudh dhal -1 teaspoon .Curry leaf –little

Procedure:The procedure is very simple. Note that no onions are used. Cut the tomatoes into small pieces. Keep the kadai in the stove. In little oil sauté the chilies first and remove it from the oil. Then sauté the garlic and tomatoes nicely till the garlic gets almost cooked. Finally add the salt needed and allow the mix to cool. Once it cools grind

it nicely in the small jar. Even after grinding if there are small pieces of garlic inside don’t bother. It will be tasty as a whole. After removing it from the mixi season the chutney and pour it on top of the chutny and mix well till the oil gets mixed nicely into the whole chutney.

Credits to Ms Chidambaram, India

Vendaikai/ Ladies Finger More Kulambu

Ingredients: • 15 Lady Fingers • ½ cup Coconut (shredded)

• ½ cup Curd • 5 Green chilies (chopped)

• 4 Flakes Ginger (grated) • 1 tsp Cumin Seed Powder

• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder • Salt to taste

• Oil for frying

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Method: • Wash lady’s finger and slit it properly into 2” long pieces.

• Heat the oil in a pan over medium flame and fry okra pieces separately.

• Add salt to the fried lady’s finger. Keep it aside.

• Heat some oil in the same pan and

add mustard seeds and curry leaves to it. When the seeds start spluttering, add the fried lady’s finger to it.

• Add turmeric powder to the above and stir it well.

• Mix cumin seeds, coconut, chilies and ginger to make a mixture in a bowl.

• Pour the mixture, some water and salt to the lady’s finger in the pan. Boil it for 15 minutes and then turn off the flame. Allow it to cool.

• Add curd to the above-made recipe and mix it well.

• Vendakkai More Kulambu is ready to serve.

Valakkai Bajji

Ingredients:Gram flour – 1 cupBajji flour 1.5 cupBaking soda a pinchChilly powder 1 tspSaltRaw banana - 2( thin slices )Oil – for deep frying Method:Mix the gram flour, bajji flour, chilly powder, salt and baking soda with little amount of water.

It shouldn’t be too thick nor too WateryHeat oil in a pan.

Cut the banana into slices.

Dip the slice in batter.

Leave slice slowly and fry .

Fry till the bajji turn into golden brown color.Serve hot.

Poha(Aval) Puttu

Ingredients:Aval (Poha) - 1 cup ,Jaggery (vellam)- 1/2 cup,Coconut gratings - 1/4 cup,Cardamom Powder - 1/2 teaspoon,Cashew nuts – 10 NosGhee – 4 teaspoon

Method :Dry fry the poha in a kadai till it turns light brown. Cool and grind it to a fine

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powder.Put this powder in a big bowl and sprinkle little warm water and mix well. If you hold the flour in your palm and press, it should be like a ball and put it back, it should fall loosely like puttu flour. Keep aside.In another vessel, put the jaggery and add ¼ cup water and bring to boil.

Allow to boil for five minutes. The syrup should not be too thick.

Add coconut gratings and the poha powder and immediately switch off the stove. Mix well.

Add cardamom powder, ghee and fried cashew nuts and once again mix well.

Chettinad Egg Roast

Ingredients:3 eggs hard boiled :chopped onions 2:ch opped tomato 3garlic cloves 4 small:Ginger 1/2 piece:Green chillis 1 or 2 fennel seed 1/4tsp:Coriander Powder 1tsp Chilli Powder 1 tsp:Turmaric Powder 1/4 tsp Pepper Powder 2 tsp:Garam Masala Powder 1/4 tspCurry leaves few:Coriander Leaves chopped few coconut grated 3/4 cup ,salt,oil

Method:Blend coconut very well in enough water to get thick solution.

Grind garlic,ginger,green chillies and fennel seeds togethere.

Heat oil in a pan,sault onion untill transparent.Then sauté with the ground paste.

After 2 minutes,put tomatos,curry leaves and all the powders except pepper powder.

Add salt.Stire Until the mixture is thick and tomatos are cooked.

Add coconut blended solution,pepper powder and coriander leaves.

De shell eggs, cut in to halves.

When it boils put egg pieces, continue cooking foe a while.

When the mixture become thick, check salt and remove from the fire.

Serve Hot with rice.

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(Kala Jadu se chutkara)Black Magic, Evil Spirits, Curses, Ghosts and spells Black magic is the negative use of energies and power by the Evil and wicked humans in this age which is also known as Kali Yuga. The main purpose in these people’s lives is to harm or destroy others. They can also influence them to do wrong or negative things. It is the evil side of the celestial cycle or dark energies.

Black Magic can be used to harm or hurt people by performing rituals anywhere in the world - the effect of this ritual can be felt many thousands of miles away. With increase of jealousy, frustration, greed, selfishness, negativity and inability to accept others happiness & growth, the use of Black magic has become the most common way to harm and hurt people. This problem has intensified a lot in the last few years, and many are suffering all over the world, totally unaware of the attacks made by no other than their closest friends, acquaintances and relatives. Many

prosperous and happy families are ruined by Black magic.

Symptoms of Black MagicBlack magic puts a block on a person’s wisdom and intelligence and all efforts to solve the problem go fruitless. One feels a mental block, gets disturbed sleep with bad dreams, and negative thoughts. The person or persons might do something or go through many actions and cannot give reason why they have done what they did. There is no reasoning behind their actions. They will get angry without reason or justifications with people they love and care for.

These people on whom the black magic spell is put will feel that they are not getting their due and can achieve much more. They will feel suffocated & restless in all circumstances. They are never at peace and they will remain depressed, with lack of enthusiasm or desire to live & rise in life.

Effects of Black MagicBlack Magic can really play havoc with the life of the target person by destroying

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any aspect of life may it be career/business or wealth/prosperity, creating family problems or unnecessary tensions/phobias, adversely affecting children & family, creating chronic health problems, destroying mental peace, intelligence & happiness, cause inner turmoil, unrest & uncharacteristic/abnormal behavior and even cause unnatural deaths in extreme circumstances.

Black Magic not only affects the circumstances and future prospects of a person, but also deprives him materially of everything he was destined for, but also affects the psyche of the victim in such a way that he loses the willpower & mental energy to get out of the dark situation he is in, and has no desire to live or rise in life.

The effects of Black Magic become more chronic, dangerous and fatal with time, if untreated, like a horrible disease. It starts spreading like a contagious disease, affecting the person’s mind, brain, body, relationships, attitudes, work, money, marriage, career and everything in life. But to remove the spell and eliminate it’s sinister effects needs lot of expertise, continuous & rigorous worship/Rituals towards Yakshini Soolini Durga (Peace & Blessings be Upon Her) & by the blessings of Atharva Kupjika Devi.All these prayers help you to protect you from black magic (Jadu), Enemies and solves all the problems full feels all your hearty desires.

Solve Online Black Magic kala Jadoo Releted ProblemsPersonal Problems Love Relationship Problems Family Problems Child Problems Education Problems Facing serious mental,

physical, or emotional strains in life? Suffering from extreme marital problems? Or arising unaccounted constant worries?

If the answer is yes, you probably need to find ways to remove these blockages. Guruji a person of high caliber and tremendous wisdom can solve the most challen ging issues and troubles, perturbing and cursing your life. As a successful spir itual healer, Guruji has given a considerable contribution to our society and has efficiently provided help and support for a large number of people from all wa lks of life.Guruji is a gifted black magic healer,

who has provided effective solutions to rectify the issues and sufferings that have occurred in ones life through the effect of magical power called black magic.

With years of experience in the respective area, he has eliminated sinister effects of black magic, provided protection and cure for all evil effects such as suicidal tendencies, continuous illness, sudden quarrels among family members, and repeated miscarriages or death of the children.If you notice that all your eff

orts and works go fruitless, then feel assured that someone has used negative energy spell on you. In such cases, go ahead and contact Guruji to get relief from the serious issues that you experience in your life and achieve prosperity, better heath, wealth, abundance, love, joy, and romance all the time.Contact Our Guruji For Any Kind Of Problems For Any Kind Of Help Please Contact Our Guruji Sri Selvam Siddhar @ 408 829 7780 in USA

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Simple Mantras for every day Life

By Param Pujya His Holiness Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar

Early Morning MantraEarly Morning is said to be the best time to worship God. It is regarded that prayers made at this time reach directly to the God. Early Morning Shlokas below serves as the first prayer of the day to the massive.

“Karaagre Vasate Lakshmi Karamadhye Sarasvati,Karamuule Tu Govinda Prabhaate Karadarshanam, Samudravasane Devi Parvatastanamandale, Vishhnupatni Namastubhyam Paadasparsham Kshamasva Me”

Meaning of sloka Above: The front part of the hands is credited to Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. The middle part is credited to Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of learning and the root to Govinda. So, every morning, one should have a worshipful look at one’s hand which represents sincere labor.

I bow to Mother Earth, who has mountains and jungles on her body and whose clothing is made by the ocean. The wife of Lord

Vishnu, please pardon me for touching you with my feet. Starting your day with this sincere prayer is considered to be auspicious

Shower/ Bath Time Mantra Bathing is a time when people take a shower to shed the physical impurities and dirt of their body. Following is the Shloka/ Sloka for a Holy Bath, which can be recited while taking a bath.

“Ganga Cha Yamuna Chaiva Godavari Saraswati,Narmada Sindhu Kaveri Jalesmin Sannidhim Kuru”

The literal meaning of this mantra is: “In this water, I invoke the presence of divine waters from the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri. These rivers are considered as goddesses and I pray to them for considering me for their blessings.

Implication: God has given us a beautiful life to live and has created this beautiful world. There are massive rivers and oceans in it. Many rivers like, Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati etc have their own significance. Taking bath in these rivers is considered auspicious. So, reciting this Sloka with a sincere heart brings

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you the benefit of taking bath in these rivers. Bhojan/ Eating Time MantraEating is important live. It is God, who has created each and every thing. Food, hunger, living beings, all of them form the part of God’s creation. One should remember God, the universal, who has given both, sweet and sour delicacy to satisfy our taste-buds. Following is the Shloka which can be recited while eating or taking your food.

“Brahmaarpanam Brahma Havih Brahmaagnau Brahmana Hutam, Brahmaiva Tena Gantavyam Brahmakarmasamaadhina”

The accurate meaning of this mantra is: “A practice of offering is Brahman, the oblation is Brahman, the device of offering is Brahman, and the fire (hunger) to which the offering is made, is also Brahman. For such a one, who abides in everything (Brahman), by him alone Brahman is reached”.

Significance: Brahman refers to God himself. This Mantra suggests that god is everywhere, in the food, inside the devotee and even the hunger is God. So, devotee is taking the food (God) to the hunger (God). To put succinctly, we always thank god for his divine grace.Lighting Lamp / Deepa Jyoti Mantra

Light is considered as a symbol of auspiciousness, prosperity and abundance in the Hindu religion. Light brings brightness with it and removes the darkness. Light makes it possible to see things clearly. Following Sloka / Shloka can be recited while lighting the lamp. This prayer is also known ‘’deepa shlokam’’.

“Subham Karoti KalyanamArogyam Dhana SampadahShatru Buddhi Vinashaya Dipa Jyotir Namostute”

The accurate meaning of the mantra is: “I fold my hands before the light that brings prosperity, auspiciousness, good health, abundance of wealth and destruction of

the enemy’s intellect”. Here, Darkness symbolizes enemy’s intellect and with the arrival of light, darkness disappears. Likewise, light (God’s Grace) destroys darkness (enemy’s intellect).“Deepajyothi Parabrahma Deepajyothi Janardhana Deepo Me Hara Tu PaapamDeepaa Jyothir Namostute”

The literal meaning of the mantra is: “I fold my hands before the lord, the maintainer of this creation, in the form of this light. I adore this light, which destroys all the pains resulting from my omissions and commissions”.

Bedtime SlokaBedtime is the time when people want to relax themselves after the long hectic schedules of the day. It is considerable to remember God at such time. Following Bedtime Sloka / Shloka is a bedtime prayer of the Hindus.

“Karacharana Krn Itam Vaakkaayajam Karmajam Vaa, Shravananayanajam Vaa Maanasam Vaaparaadham,Vihitamavihitam Vaa Sarvametatkshamasva,Jaya Jaya Karunaabdhe Shriimahaadeva Shambho”

The literal meaning of the mantra is: “O God, kindly pardon my incorrect actions done consciously or unconsciously, either through my organs of action or through my organs of perception or by my mind. I adore the God, who is the ocean of kindness”.

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Significance: By God’s grace, we have completed one more day of our life. So, in order to thank god and to ask for his mercy, one can recite this Mantra.This bedtime Mantra is a prayer to God asking him to excuse our mistakes and maintain his mercy on us.

For more Mantra and spiritual help call Guruji Sri Selvam Siddhar @ 408 829 7780 in USA

Shiva Mantra Jaap/ ChantingThis mantra should be recited for 8000 times in a period of forty days. The recitation of 108 mantra for forty days both in the morning and evening covers this requirement. For other purposes larger number of repetitions are advised.

After lighting a lamp and sitting in any yogic posture while facing east. Recite the Maha-mantra 108 times or its multiples in each sitting. This is the greatest work of Maharishi Vashistha. Before commencing the Mahamrityunjaya mantra recite the mantra to the everlasting spirit of the Maharishi vasishtha for his blessings and guidance which is as follows.

Vam Vashistaya NamahThereafter, perform Rudrabhishek (Ritual offering of the Panca-Amrita or the five forms of nectar as Honey, Ghee, Curd, Milk and Water) on the Shivalinga.

After this mantra you can start reciting the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

Meaning Of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra : It is important to understand the meaning of the words as this makes the rucurrence meaningful and brings forth the results.

OM is not spelt out in the Rig-Veda, but has to be added to the beginning of all Mantras as given in an earlier Mantra of the Rig-Veda addressed to Ganapati.

TRYAMBAKKAM refers to the Three eyes of Lord Shiva. ‘Trya’ means ‘Three’ and ‘Ambakam’ means eyes. These three eyes or sources of enlightenment are the three primary deities, namely Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and the three ‘AMBA’ means Mother or Shakti’ are Saraswati, Lakshmi and Gouri. Thus in this word, we are referring to God as Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.

YAJAMAHE means, “We sing Thy praise”. SUGANDHIM refers to His fragrance of knowledge, presence and strength as being the best and always spreading around. Fragrance refers to the joy that we get on knowing, seeing or feeling His moral deeds. PUSTIVARDHANAM Pooshan refers to Him as the sustainer of this world and in this manner, He is the Father of all. Pooshan is also the inner impeller of all knowledge and is thus the Sun and also symbolizes Brahma the Creator.

URVAAROKAMEVA ‘URVA’ means “VISHAL” or big and powerful or deadly. ‘AAROOKAM’ means ‘Disease’. Thus URVAROOKA means deadly and overpowering diseases. The diseases are also of three kinds caused by the influence of the three Guna’s and are ignorance, falsehood , and weaknesses.

BANDANAAN means bound down. Thus read with URVAROOKAMEVA, it means ‘I am bound down by deadly and overpowering diseases.

MRITYORMOOKSHEYA means to deliver us from death for the sake of Mokshya.

MAAMRITAAT means ‘please give me some Amritam to get out of the death inflicting diseases as well as the cycle of re-birth.

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

Now you are ready to recite the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

By Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar

Akasthiya Prema-Thantra Dhyan / Meditation

Prema Thantra a 7000 years old secret of Medidation to heal your Body and Mind brought to this world again from Athrav Veda by Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar. These prema thantra Medidation techniques are still known to only “Siddhars’ also known as messengers of Lord ShivJi. Presently Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar is the only Living Siddhar in the entire USA with the Atharva Vedic Background. Reach Swamiji to learn and to organize workshops in your town to avail this opportunity to learn the 7000 years old secret Prem: The LovePrem Meditation is a spiritual path, an easy practice which guides you to rekindle an all encompassing love in you, love which we have repressed, stifled

and smothered under our self-centered, materialistic ambitions.

Prem, the word literally translates to love, the virtuous trusting feeling of a baby towards its mother and the mother’s selfless and devotional love given reciprocally to her child. This unconditional love, a gift from God needs to be resurrected to unchain the true freedom. But how do we do this? This is achieved by a simple practice of meditation.

Atharva Prem Dhyan /Meditation and its benefits

The Sanskrit word Dhyana, or ‘thought’ is the right word for meditation. Yes, ‘thought’ or the ability to think has brought us scientific marvels, and also the agents of devastation and uncountable misery to mankind. If such is the power of thought, the power of Dhyana, then let us think of love, let us meditate

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on love. Let us perform Atharva Prem Dhyana and imagine the power love shall bestow on you. Swamiji says that only love has the power to waft away all your problems as love is supreme. He has researched, thought about and meditated on love to evolve a simple practice which will bring down all the walls that you have inadvertently created around you and open your heart to lead a fuller life, a life of love, a life of creativity, a life you always longed for.

Akasthya Prem Meditation, an Awakening, A Way of Life

Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar conducts this practice with the recitation of Sanskrit Mantras. When you open your heart chakra you can receive the power of love. This meditation practice progressively brings you closer to yourself, to love, and imparts meaning to your life.

The Atharva Prema Meditation is the Step to Love. Yes you have to decide to take that step to a life of love. It will bring a grace, an adornment, a love colour into your life. Which will make you ready to banish all the negative energies, thoughts and emotions as the all-encompassing love, the raison d’être of mankind is taking root in your heart. The religion of love, yes, mankind has only one religion and that is the religion of love. All religions of the world teach you to love, it will initiate you into this all-embracing religion.

The slow awakening of love will bring a love aura to you, empowering you to love away all your worries, yes love them away. As you continue practising this meditation you will experience an awakening, a new way of life, a life of love and a spiritual path of love.

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Daily Pooja Slokas Guruji Sri Selvam

1. Self purification and invocation:Apavitra Pavitrova Sarvavastham Gathopiva 4 February 2004Yasmareth Pundarikaksham Sabahaybhyanthara SuchihiAchamaneeyamOM Kesavaya SwahaOM Narayana SwahaOM Madhavaya SwahaOM Govindaya NamahaOM Vishnave NamahaOM Madhusudanaya NamahaOM Trivikrmaya NamahaOM Vamanaya NamahaOM Sridharaya NamhaOM Hrishikesaya NamahaOM Padmanabhaya NamahaOM Damodaraya NamahaOM Sankarshanaya NamahaOM Vasudevaya NamahaOM Pradyumnaya NamahaOM Anirudhaya NamahaOM Purushothamaya NamahaOM Adhokshaya NamahaOM Narasimhaya NamhaOM Achuthaya NamahaOM Janardhanaya NamahaOM Upendraya NamahaOM Haraye NamahaOM Sri Krishnaya Namaha

2.Vighneswara prayerShuklambara Dharam Vishnum Shashi Varnam ChaturbhujamPrasanna Vadanam Dhyayeth Sarva Vighnopa SanthayeAgajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaanana MaharnismAneka Dantham Bhakthanaam Eka Dantham Upasmahe

3.Mrityunjaya Mahamanthram:Om Trayambakam Yajamahe, Sugandhim Pushti VardhanamUtpotha Midha Bandhana Mrityo Mukhiya Manasa

4.Gayathri Manthram:Om Bhurbhuvassuvaha ThatsaviturvarenyamBhargodevasya Dhimahee Dhiyoyonah Prachodayat

OM the celestial sound that resounds in our bodies over the earth and the cosmos up to the gates of heaven; The effulgence of the rising sun that sets all living things to their allotted tasks to strive to achieve their aims in life; May the dazzling light which is the gift of the gods illuminate our beings ; Let us contemplate on it so that our minds gain Enlightenment

5.Venkateswara StrotramVina Venkatesam Nanatho Nanatha Sada Venkatesam Smarami SmaramiHare Venkatesah Prasida Prasida Priyam Venkatesah, Prayacha Prayacha

6. Sri MahaLakshmi StrotramNamastestu Mahamaye Sreepeethe SurapujitheSankha Chakra Gadha hasthe Mahalakshmir Namosthuthe

7. Guru Puja StotramGururbrahma Gururvishnu Gururdevo MaheswaraGurusakshat Parabrahma thasmai Sri Gurave Namaha

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Guruji Sri Selvam

Astral Journey and the Astral Body

You first separate yourself from the body; then you identify yourself with the mind, and then you function on the mental plane, with this fine body just as you do on this physical plane. Through concentration, you rise above the body-consciousness; through meditation, you rise above mind; and finally through Samadhi, you realize your spiritual nature. These are three important exercises of Antaranga sadhana in the achievements of Kaivalya, the final beatitude.

You can, by mere willing alone, travel to any place you like with the astral body and there materialize by drawing the necessary elements either from Ahankara or the universal storehouse, the ocean of Tanmatras. The process is very, very simple to occultists and Yogis who know the rationale, the detailed technique of the various operations. Thought reading and thought-transference too can be quite easily performed by those who can function with the astral body. Concentrated mental rays can penetrate opaque walls, just as X-rays pass through the opaque body.

This is one of the Siddhis (mystical perfections). Siddhis are not the goal of life. Do not entangle yourself in these Siddhis which mar your further spiritual progress. Shun them entirely. Continue your Sadhana and stop not till you reach the goal.

Movement of the MindAfter a short practice of meditation you will feel that the body gets lighter in a short time, say fifteen or thirty minutes after you have taken your seat on Padma, Siddha or Sukha Asana according to your taste and temperament. You may be semiconscious of the body and surroundings or you may become quite unconscious of the body. There is a great deal of happiness owing to concentration. This is happiness resulting from concentration which is quite distinct from sensual pleasure. You must be able to differentiate these two pleasures through the intellect, rendered subtle by constant meditation. Dharana (concentration) and Dhyana (meditation) have a power to sharpen the intellect. A trained intellect can comprehend subtle, philosophical and abstruse problems beautifully well.

A disciplined intellect that can carefully differentiate the happiness

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derived from concentration and that of sensual objects will naturally run daily to enjoy this kind of new happiness derived from concentration. Such a mind will loathe at sensual pleasures. There will be extreme detesting abhorrence and positive aversion to objects. It is but natural. Because this kind of happiness is more lasting, sustained, self-contained and real as it emanates from the Atma (spirit soul). You can distinctly feel that the mind is moving, that it is leaving its seat in the heart, and that it is trying to go to its Yatha Sthana (original seat). You know that it has left its old groove and is now passing on a new avenue. As a result of meditation, new channels are formed in the brain, new thought-currents are generated, new brain cells are formed. There is a transformed psychology altogether. You have got a new brain, a new heart, new feelings, new sentiments, new emotions and new sensations.

Anahata Sounds: The Mystical Internal Sounds Heard During Meditation

Anahata sounds are the mystic sounds heard by the Yogi at the beginning stage of his meditation. This subject is termed Nada-Anusadhana, an enquiry into the mystic sounds. This is a sign of purification of the Nadis due to the practice of Pranayama. The sounds can also be heard after the uttering of the Ajapa Gayatri mantra, “Hamsah Soham’, one hundred thousand times. The sounds are heard through the right ear with or without closing the ears.The sounds are distinct when heard through closed ears. The ears can be closed by introducing the thumbs in the ear through the process of Yoni-Mudra. Sit in Padma or Siddha Asana. Close the ears with right and left thumb and hear the sounds very attentively. Occasionally you can hear the sounds through the left ear also. Practice to hear through the right ear only. Why you hear through the right ear only or hear distinctly through the right ear is because of the influence of the solar Nadi, Pingla. The anahata sound is also called omkara Dhvani. It is due to the vibration of prana in the heart.

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Guruji Sri Selvam

Before the beginning, the Brahman (absolute reality) was one and non-dual. It thought, “I am only one -- may I become many.” This caused a vibration which eventually became sound, and this sound was Om. Creation itself was set in motion by the vibration of Om. The closest approach to Brahman is that first sound, Om. Thus, this sacred symbol has become emblematic of Brahman just as images are emblematic of material objects.

The vibration produced by chanting Om in the physical universe corresponds to the original vibration that first arose at the time of creation. The sound of Om is also called Pranava, meaning that it sustains life and runs through Prana or breath. Om also represents the four states of the Supreme Being. The three sounds in Om (AUM) represent the waking, dream and deep sleep states and the silence which surrounds Om represents the “Turiya” state.

Because the first of the three states of consciousness is the waking state, it is represented by the sound “A” pronounced like “A” in accounting. Because the dream

state of consciousness lies between the waking and the deep sleep states, it is represented by the letter “U” which lies between the “A” and “M”. This “U” is pronounced like the “U” in would. The last state of consciousness is the deep sleep state and is represented by “M” pronounced as in “sum.” This closes the pronunciation of Om just as deep sleep is the final stage of the mind at rest. Whenever Om is recited in succession there is an inevitable period of silence between two successive Oms. This silence represents the “fourth state” known as “Turiya” which is the state of perfect bliss when the individual self recognizes his identity with the supreme.

The Symbol OmJust as the sound of Om represents the four states of Brahman, the symbol Om written in Sanskrit also represents everything. The material world of the waking state is symbolized by the large lower curve. The deep sleep state is represented by the upper left curve. The dream state, lying between the waking state below and the deep sleep state above, emanates from the confluence of the two. The point and semicircle are separate from the rest and rule the whole. The point represents the turiya state of absolute consciousness. The open semicircle is symbolic of the infinite and the fact that the meaning of the point can not be grasped if one limits oneself to finite thinking.

The Power of Chanting Om1.The chanting of Om drives away all worldly thoughts and removes distraction and infuses new vigour in the body.

2.When you feel depressed, chant Om fifty times and you will be filled with new vigour and strength. The chanting of Om is a powerful tonic. When you chant Om, you feel you are the pure, all pervading light and consciousness.

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3.Those who chant Om will have a powerful, sweet voice. Whenever you take a stroll, you can chant Om. You can also sing Om in a beautiful way. The rythmic pronunciation of Om makes the mind serene and pointed, and infuses the spiritual qualifications which ensure self-realization.

4.Those who do meditation of Om daily will get tremendous power. They will have lustre in their eyes and faces.

Meditation on OmRetire to a quite place, sit down, close your eyes and completely relax your muscles and nerves. Concentrate on the space between your eyebrows and quieten and silence the conscious mind. Begin to repeat “Om” mentally while associating the ideas of infinity, eternity, immortality, etc. You must repeat Om with the feeling that you are the infinite and all-pervading. Mere repetition of Om will not bring the desired result. Keep the meaning of Om always at heart. Feal Om. Feel that you are the pure, perfect, all-knowing, eternal, free, Brahman. Feel that you are absolute consciousness and the infinite, unchanging existance. Every part of your body should powerfully vibrate with these ideas. This feeling should be kept up all day long. Practice regularly and steadily with sincerity, faith, perseverance and enthusiasm in the morning, midday and evening.

MantrasThere are many mantras used in worship. The first is always the Moola Manthirum. This mantra forms the foundation which supports all the others. It was not written by a person but was given to us directly from Amma Herself in Her oracle. This mantra has enormous power. Some of the benefits conferred by reciting the Moola Mantra are:

1.The Divine energy freely flows from the feet of Amma to the different systems of the body. The holy vibrations penetrate all the cells and revitalize the entire system.

2.Eradication of one’s Karma.

3.Gives you what you rightfully deserve.

4.Helps solve ailments and genuine problems.

5.Confers blessings leading to prosperity and a happy life.

6.Helps one to reach the highest spiritual pedestal (Mukti).

7.Prevents fatal accidents.

Each type of pooja or velvi has specific mantras which are recited at a certain time during the ritual. The long mantras have either 108 or 1008 lines and are concluded with a short mantra of three lines and three om’s. The mantras recited during mandram pooja in America are shown below. Amma has given us permission to omit the 1008 line mantra which is normally recited because She says we are so busy and have little time. All mandrams in India, however, recite the 1008 as is normally required.

The number 108 has been considered sacred for thousands of years in India. The origin of this number probably lies in astronomy. The average distance from the sun and moon to the earth is 108 times each of their respective diameters. This is true to an accuracy of 0.5% for the Sun and 2% for the Moon. The thought that this was known so long ago is amazing. Like all tantric mantras each line is preceded by om and concluded with om. These characteristics give the mantras great potency

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Rashis and Moola Mantras By Swamiji Sri Selvam SiddharRemember the Raasis here are based on MOON SIGN and not SUN SIGN

Rashis and Moola MantrasNatives of various rashis can chant the following Moola Mantras according to their Janma Rashi for good benefits. Reciting the Mantras at least 11 times a day, preferably during the morning hours will give good results.

Aries(Mesha) Rashi Om Hreem Sreem Lakshmi Narayana NamahaTaurus(Vrishabha) Rashi Om Gopalaya Uttara Dwajaya NamahaGemini(Mithun) Rashi Om Kleem Krishnayana NamahaCancer(Karka) Rashi Om Hiranyagarbha Avyaktya Roopene Namaha

Leo(Simha) Rashi Om Kleem Brahmane Jagadadharaya NamahaVirgo(Kanya) Rashi Om Preem Peetambaraya NamahaLibra(Tula) Rashi Om Tatva Niranjnaya Tarakaramaya NamahaScorpio(Vrischik) Rashi Om Naayanaya Surasihaya NamahaSaggitarius(Dhanu) Rashi Om Srideva Krushnaya Oorthishitaya NamahaCapricorn(Makar) Rashi Om Vatsalaya NamahaAquarius(Kumbha) Rashi Om Sri Upendraya Atchyutaya NamahaPisces(Meena) Rashi Om Kleem Uthritaya Vuddarene Namaha

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Mangal Dosh ParikarPraying to Lord Hanuman with Hanuman Chalisa and other Hanuman Mantras, and prayers to Lord Kartikeya protect the native from the evil of planet Mars. Angaraka Astottara Shata Namavali can also be suggested. Many remedial measures are prescribed for Manglik Girls especially of Ashtam Mangal. These are Kumbh Vivah, Savitri and Mangal Gauri Vats etc. These should be performed under proper guidance.

Before Marriage:•Kumbha Vivah, Vishnu Vivah and Ashwatha Vivah are the most popular remedies for Mangal Dosha.

•Ashwatha vivaha means the marriage with peepal or banana tree and cutting the tree after that.

•Kumbha (Ghata) Vivah, means marriage with a pot and breaking it after that.After Marriage:

•Worship Lord Hanuman by reciting Hanuman Chaalisa daily

•Keep Orange coloured idol of Lord Ganesha in worship room and worship daily.

•Chanting of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra•Worship banyan tree with milk mixed with something sweet

•Feed birds with sweets

•Keep ivory (Haathi Daant) at home

Mangal Dosha Shanti Mantra:Dharani Garbha Sambhutam Vidyut Kanti Samaprabha Kumaram

Shakti Hastamca Mangalam Pranamamy Aham

Meaning:I offer my obeisance to Shri Mangal, the god of the planet Mars, who was born from the womb of the earth goddess. His brilliant is like that of lightning, and he appears as a youth carrying a spear in his hand.

Important Note: However, it has to be remembered that each horoscope is unique so no remedy can be suggested to all of them. The best way is to get your chart consulted by a knowledgeable Athrva Vedic Swamiji like our Swamiji Selvam Siddhar and NOT a usual Jyotish or a Pundit at all to know what remedy you would need to overcome this problem.

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-By Jyotish Samrat His Holiness Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar

Marriage is an important event in our life. It brings along with it a sense of maturity, responsibility and completeness. It contributes towards the enhancement of social status of a person after marriage.

Before deciding when the native will get married, so many factors have to be taken into consideration. The most important factor deciding the time of marriage is Venus apart from Jupiter. To predict the time of marriage, one should have to consider the period of marriage i.e., early, average or late, the Dasha, Antardasha etc., and the transit of planets favorable for marriage.

If jupiter is placed natally between the Libra and Pisces rashis, generally marriage will take place only after 30 years. As far as female natives are concerned, the 8th house, or its Lord and the planet located in the 8thhouse play a vital role in marriage aspect. During marriage jup usually transits over or aspects the house 1st ,2nd ,5th , 7th , 9th and 10th from Moon or Lagna, crosses the natal jup, venus or the present Dasa lord in Rashi.

Early marriage will take place according to various texts under the following conditions:

1. Ven is placed in Karkataka Rasi, Sagitt. or Pisces Rashi.

2. Ven positioned in an angle, while the lord of the Lagna is placed in 7th house.

3. Ven in an angle in opposition to Saturn

4. Strong Ven in lagna, 2nd , 7th or 11th house.

5. Ven in own or exalted sign but associated with the lord of the 7th house.

6. Ven is placed in the Lagna, 2nd , 7th or 11th house.

7. A strong moon is placed in 5th or 7th.

8. Ven is placed in between Aries Rashi to Virgo Rashi.

9. Ven combined with the lord of the 7th in an angle while aspected by jup in 7th .Timing of Marriage Operative Dasha Parameters:

1. Connection of Vimshottari Mahadasha, Antardasha Lords with Lagna or 7th House or Lagna Lord.

2. Lagna Lord and 7th Lord making connection in Navamsha chart.3. Chara Antardasha Making a connection

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with Darakaraka in Jaimini System.

4. Dasha of 7th Lord/ Lagna Lord or Dasha of 7th lord from Venus.

5. Dasha of planet posted in 7th house, aspecting 7th house or Lord.

6. Transits of Jupiter on Vivah Saham (sensitive marriage point in the horoscope).

7. Navamsa lords of the 1st, 2nd or 7th houses.

8. Jupiter activating natal Venus in male charts.

9. Planets positioned in 7th from Venus.

10. Lagna Lord transiting in/near 7th house.

11. Dasha of Rahu/Venus, natural significator

12. Dispositor of 7th Lord.

13. Saturn and Jupiter activating Lagna/Lagna Lord.

14. In the natal horoscope, planets associated with the lord of 2nd, 7th ,10th or Ven.

15. Sun and or most planets around lagna or 7th house.

Parameters for Transit of Planets: 1. Saturn and Jupiter will influence two conditions out of four mentioned below :i. 7th House ii. 7th Lord iii. Lagna iv. Lagna Lord

2. The Sun may indicate month of marriage by influencing one of four conditions mentioned above by positioning or aspect.

3. The Moon may indicate date of marriage by influencing one of four conditions mentioned above by positioning or aspect.

Regarding the marriage of the female natives, 8th house, its lord and the planet located in the 8th house, plays an important role for marriage.

Important Tips:Predicting time of marriage is a very tricky question, which worries the parents about their son/daughter. In such cases the Astrologer should check yogas that confer marriage, planetary conditions at birth and in transit, dasha and antra dasha etc. The following points should also be considered. 1. If Ascendant rashi of a Navamsha chart falls in 7th house of birth chart and 7th lord is in 12th from Ascendant, marriage will take place between 16 and 20 years of age.

2. When 2nd house is occupied by Venus and 7th lord is in 11th house, marriage is between 23 and 28 years of age.

3. When 2nd lord is in 11th and Lagna lord is in 10th house, marriage may occur between 17 and 20 years of age.

4. When Venus is in Kendra houses and 7th lord is posited in any house owned by Saturn, aspected by a benefic, marriage age is 23 to 28 years.

5. If 2nd lord is posited in 11th house and 11th lord in 2nd house, marriage will be between 16 and 25 years of age.

6. When 7th house is occupied by Venus, Moon and Saturn, the marriage will not be possible before 30 years of age. It may be the 35th year.

7. If Sun is in 7th, and 7th lord cojoins Venus in Kendra, marriage is possible within 23 to 25 years of age. If 7th lord or Venus is afflicted in birth chart or Navamsha chart, marriage

may occur between 30 and 33 years of age

CONTACT GURUJI SRI SELVAM IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO OVERCOME ALL YOUR PROBLEMS AND LIVE A HAPPY LIFE.

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H.H Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar

Marriage is very important Sanskar (occasion) in which a boy and a girl get married with each other and starts their married life socially and enter into Grahast Jeevan. Before marriage most of the families consult an astrologer for Matching of the Horoscopes of the boy and the Girl.

The Vedic system of Astrology has in it an age old traditional Horoscope Matching or Kundli Matching system in which Gunas are matched on the basis of Janama Nakshatra of the Boy and Girl and points are given for various descriptions. These descriptions are eight in number.

1.Varna (Mental Compatibility): 1 pointIt shows the basic potential of a person and the person’s inherent skills and abilities. This also includes the personal egos of both partners and compatibility between their egos. For best adjustment, the difference of Varna between the two should be minimal.

2.Vashya (Dominant Compatibility): 2 points

Vashya means ones control or domination over the other. It reflects who will be the more dominant partner between the two prospective partners.The purpose of check is to avoid any chances of confrontation between the two.

3.Tara (Intensity of Relatiomship Compatibility): 3 points

It indicates the health, well-being and compatibility of the partners after marriage and is done on the basis of Janam Nakshatra of both.

4.Yoni (Physical & Sexual compatibility): 4 pointsIt shows sexual and biological compatibility between the two. It also shows mutual love and sexual inclinations of the partners.

5.Graha-Maitri (Psychological Disposition Compatinbility): 5 pointsIt is used to assess the nature and temperament of both. It also shows

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one’s attitude, objective, and intellectual level. It shows progeny prospects, mental qualities and mutual affection between them.

6.Gana (Compatibility of Nature): 6 pointsIt is used to compare the general traits of ones behavior which is determined by an individual nature and indicates the compatibility of temperament and mutual daily behavior, for happiness and prosperity in their lives.

7.Bhakoot (Mutual Compatibility): 7 pointsThis is a crucial test to check overall prosperity in the growth of family, family welfare and economic prosperity after marriage.

8.Nadi (Compatibility between Life Forces): 8 points

It is the most important in Matching as it has maximum number of points. Nadi or pulse is the central point and indicator of nervous energy on which an individual health and nature depends. This test also measures the genetic compatibility between the couple to produce healthy progeny after marriage.

CONCLUSION:Each of these factors has its own significance and have their own number of points. These all combine together to make up 36 points or GUNAS.

If a couple scores has less than 18 then the match is not considered a good match according to traditional Astrology. If the score is between 18 - 24, then the match is acceptable (Average). If the score is between 25 – 32, then the match is very good (Above Average). If the score is above 32 then technically the match is

excellent but a lot of other factors have to be checked out.

Below are the points which should be kept in mind before Match Making:

1. Longevity of both, Boy & Girl from their respective Horoscopes

2. Strength of the horoscope on marriage point of view

3. Manglik Dosha Matching

4. Analysis of coming Dashas of both

5. Dasha Sandhi and Transit

6. Matching of married life (7th Houses) in both Horoscopes

7. Match Making of significant planet of Marriage

8. Prosperity and other related Matching

9. Matching of malefic planets which affectes marital houses in Horoscope

10. Progeny and soundness of mind.After matching horoscopes. a couple can spent their married life happily with prosperity. If horoscope is not matched properly then they can be unhappy, divorce may be happen, child may not be born or life partner may be dead. So Match Making is very important for any marriage.


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Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar

“There are seven schools of Indian philosophy, ranging from extreme materialism, where nothing but matter fills the universe, to extreme spiritualism, where matter is a mere shadow of spirit. The Samkhya and Yoga schools are midway be

tween these. Interestingly, these two are complementary: the Yoga school deals with the practical steps of achieving liberation from all human imperfections and suffering, while the Samkhya school provides the philosophical doctrines within which the existence of these imperfections and suffering are to be understood.

“The Samkhya school was founded by the sage Kapila around 600 BCE and admits of two realities: Purusha, or Ultimate Consciousness. and Prakrti, or Elemental Matter. The manifest universe is an evolution of Prakrti resulting from the melding of Purusha and Prakrti, that is, Matter being permeated by Consciousness. This evolution occurs both in the macrocosm -- the universe as a whole -- and the microcosm -- mankind. Yoga bases its teachings on this evolution of mankind. It concerns itself with the practical aspects not of reversing this evolution but instead of bringing about an involution: how mankind can be led by an inner path from manifest body and mind to Ultimate Consciousness.

“The principal teaching of Yoga is that mankind’s True Nature is Divine. Man is unaware of this True Nature and, instead, falsely identifies with his body and his intellect ¬- both of which are comprised of Prakrti and hence are subject to death and decay. All of mankind’s misery is therefore a consequence of this false identification. Yoga leads to realization of the True Self, and with such realization comes liberation from all human imperfection.

There are many paths to realization of the True Self, just as there are many spokes from the rim of a wheel to its center. “Yoga” is used here in a generic sense for all of these different paths, of which the four principal are

Karma Yoga -- the yoga of action Bhakti Yoga -- the yoga of devotion Jnana Yoga -- the yoga of knowledge or discrimination Atharva Vedic Raja Yoga -- the Royal Path through Atharva Vedic Rituals and Practice

“Raja Yoga encompasses the teachings of all the different paths. Raja Yoga concerns itself with three dimensions or realms: the physical, the mental and the spiritual. Through practicing Raja Yoga methods, one achieves mastery of all three realms and is thus led to the full realization of the Self.

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“The teachings of Raja Yoga go back many thousands of years, and little is known of their origin. They are considered to be Revealed Teachings of Divine Origin. The sage Patanjali, who lived somewhere between 200 BCE and the 4th century CE, systemized and codified these teachings into 196 Sutras or aphorisms which were made as brief as possible to facilitate their memorization and oral transmission. The first commentaries on the Sutras date from the 4th century CE.

“Patanjali’s “Yoga Sutras” are organized into four padas or chapters. The first deals with Samadhi, the blissful state of Self-realization; the second with the practical means of achieving this goal; the third with the Siddhis, or powers, that manifest in the successful practitioner of Raja Yoga; and the last with Kaivalya, or liberation. It is the practical means of achieving Samadhi through Raja Yoga that is called Astanga_Yoga, the Eight-fold (or Eight-limbed) Path.

“The eight angas, or limbs, are Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dhrana, Dhyana and Samadhi. The first five of these limbs are considered the “external” limbs; the last three, “internal”. We will consider each of these briefly.

“The Yamas, or prescriptions (“what you should do”), and the Niyamas, or proscriptions (“what you should not do”), constitute the moral code of Yoga and help one cultivate the right mental attitudes.

“The Asanas, or postures, aim at physical well-being and control over the body. A healthy body is a prerequisite for a healthy and controlled mind.

“Pranayama is control of Prana, or the Life Force. Such control is achieved through control of the most crude manifestation of Prana: the breath. One can control the mind only if s/he can control her/his breathing.

“Pratyahara is withdrawal of the senses and is necessary if one is to achieve tranquility of the mind.

“Dhrana is attention and concentration which brings the diffuse mind to a single point of focus. Prolonged Dhrana leads to a state of . . .

“Dhyana, or meditation, characterized by a one-pointedness of mind. Prolonged Dhyana leads to . . .”Samadhi, the state of Self-realization. The mind is transcended, and one becomes aware of the Self and is united with It.

This state is characterized by Sat-Chit-Ananda, or Existence-Consciousness-Bliss: one has merged with Ultimate Consciousness which is Ultimate Reality.

“Raja Yoga is, therefore, a systematic and scientific discipline that leads to Ultimate Truth. Most religions teach one what to do, but Raja Yoga teaches one how to be. Unlike most religions, it does not require unquestioning faith. Instead it encourages healthy discrimination leading to liberation.

“By following the path prescribed by Atharva Vedic Raja Yoga, one can verify for himself its central hypothesis that mankind’s True Nature is Divine. It is not merely an ancient, esoteric philosophy but also a practical, systematic and scientific quest for the Infinite which is relevant and necessary in our modern times, both in the East and the West. If incorporated into modern education, it would equip mankind to deal with the conflicts, frustrations and turmoil which seem inevitable in all modern societies. Through Raja Yoga, mankind can realize its full potential for creative thought and action, transcending all human limitations and realizing its True Nature.”

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- Guruji Sri Selvam

The questions by swamiji’s devotees and answers by our Guru Maharaj in various satsang collected

“I will give satsangs about God until the day this mortal body dies. My entire life is dedicated to loving God and spreading His great message of love.”

“All my satsangs are really to guide you towards experiencing Premanandam. Essentially, in order to go deep within yourself and find this lovely flower, you have to limit your material desires and start up a relationship with the Divine. If you practise these ideas, you will definitely start out well on the path to experience divine bliss.”•Swamiji Selvam Siddhar

What is a Guru?Who ever teaches Brahma Gyan (Knowledge to reach God - The Supreme power) is a Guru or Spiritual Master. A Spiritual Guru is the external manifestation of God. He is the personification of Veds. He is empowered by the Lord to deliver the conditional Souls. Sometimes the Lord Himself becomes the Spiritual Master like Krishna, who showed Arjun his original form.

Are Guru and Parmatma one?Guru is the form of Parmatma.Do you talk with God? How can we know? Those who have attained such a state can know. Just as I have not learnt English and so cannot

understand if someone speaks in English. Similarly those who know the language of God can only understand.

What should be relationship between a true Guru and disciple?That cannot be explained through language. It can be only expressed though feelings of heart.Swamiji, Total Person like Krishna failed to satisfy his dear most friend and devotee Arjun through his words which runs through 18 chapters of GITA. Ultimately Krishna succeeds in dispelling Arjun’s doubts only by unfolding himself, exposing his universal form. Then why don’t you show us your original form?

You are all my ‘Varat Swaroop’. I am there in all of you and all of you are in me. You have only to trust. The moment you develop firm faith, you will see me everywhere.

Lord Krishna says in Geeta - “Everyone has to hear the fruits of his Karmas.” Can Guru save his disciple from punishment of his irreligious acts?

One cannot escape from Karma-Phal. That is a universal law. Nature never changes its rules. But a Brahma Gyani, Brahma Nistha Guru can help his devotee, if his faith and devoti on to Guru is unshakeable. Suppose a person has to fall from a 7th floor of a building due to his previous Karmas. No one can save him from falling, because this is his Karma’s matured fruit. But a Mahatma, a Satguru can help the person, making him fall on some truck full of dunlop or cart carrying cotton. The person is to fall this is his Karma’s punishment. But he will be saved from hurt or injury by any means. This is Guru’s help.

Your Holiness, what is difference between Atma and Parmatma?Atma and Parmatma are one and the same.The whole modern civilisation is operating on the misunderstanding that body is the self, but this is the mentality of animals as they are not having Buddhi for seif-realisation.

By surrendering to Guru, what does one get? By taking the shelter of a bonafied Spiritual

Master and obeying his instructions with firm faith and devotion, one gets knowledge, detachment and ultimately Liberation (Moksha).Our Vedant declares, “Destiny is irrevocable and unavoidable.” Then why one should unnecessarily bother and labour hard?

It is indeed true that one would get only what is destined for him. However it behoves One to make a clear and proper distinction, between where it is appropriate to be resigned to one’s fate and where it is appropriate to exert personal effort. Securing a job is a matter of destiny, but having secured one, to sustain it with sincerity is a matter of personal efforts. To acquire or come into wealth is dictated by destiny, but how to use that wealth for a good purpose is a matter of personal choice and efforts. Whatever One is given by destiny, what one gets is his destiny; But how one uses it is his freedom of choice and efforts (Purushartha or New Karmas).

Swamiji, is it true that Heaven and Hell are only on this Earth?Heaven and Hell on this earth are only samples.

As per our Holy Scriptures, there are eighteen varieties of Heaven and Hells. Among them one type of each is here on this earth. They are like samples. When a trader, like a cloth merchant, comes to you to fetch order, he only brings his samples to show you. Again a grain merchant will only show Samples of grains. He does not carry his godown with him. Likewise nature has created only one sample of his Heaven and Hell here on earth.

How One can live without sufferings?By simply observing without reacting. By simply examining any phenomenon objectively with equanimity, with a balanced mind. Like during meditation one feels pain in knee. Now, if he can learn just to observe the physical pain, if One can examine the sensation of pain objectively like a doctor examining someone else’s pain. Then One can see that pain itself is changing. It does not remain forever, it comes and goes, every moment it changes, but you-the observer-remain the same, unchangeable. If One understands this by personal experience,

One can find that pain can no longer overwhelm and control him. Perhaps it goes away, perhaps not; but it does not matter. One cannot suffer from pain anymore, because now he observes it with detachment.

When will people understand that there is only one God? Will the different religions be one in the future?Only when humankind completely understands its true nature, will all religions become one. That is why I have to give advice in order to uplift human beings.

Will any enormous natural disaster happen in 2012 that will affect the whole world?Some disasters will take place in the world, such as the occurrence of the tsunami, but that is all. The world will not be destroyed.

Swamiji, you raised from the dead one of your Canadian devotees and many people witnessed it. How did you do that?Shivaratri (*) is a time when everyone comes with devotion. Everyone has to die one day. However, it was not the day that this particular person was destined to die. I thought of the Divine and blessed him. It was God alone who did this. It was not me.

(*) This event took place at Shivaratri – the festival night of Lord Shiva

Will oil for cars, planes, ships etc. soon run out completely in the whole world? What will happen then?By the time oil resources have completely disappeared, cars will run on water.

Some people have been cured even from fatal diseases after receiving Lingam blessings but this does not happen to everyone. What does it depend on? Why are some people cured and others not?There are different reasons as to why a blessing with a Shivalingam has no effect. The Shivalingam has a connection with your devotion for and faith in God. If they consider it as an ordinary happening, if it is done for money without caring or if they don’t have devotion, the healing will not take place.

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Another aspect is that the persons receiving the blessing may have carried very strong karma from a previous birth with them so that they cannot be healed.

Will you have any great disciples in the future?I do not expect that I should have any disciples, but people who are very devoted to God will be around me. Many such people will be with me.

When the soul leaves the body how long does it take before it takes another birth? How long is the period between death and another birth on average?The Itihasa scriptures (holy scriptures) and the powerful holy people known as the Siddhas, have said that it is eight years.

In Christianity there are a lot of rites that are similar to Hindu ones but different from Jewish ones. For instance, the worship of the Master’s feet and the removal of sins by ablution in a sacred river. Moreover Jesus, who was a Jew, referred to God as His Father, which is not usual for the Jewish culture and the most important thing for Jesus was love towards God and other beings as it is also in the case of many Hindu saints. Does it mean that Jesus was in India during his lifetime?

You could say that Jesus Christ came to India or that he came and went. Or, instead, you could say that all religious rites are one and that Jesus Christ taught through his wisdom. This is my point. We accept that he came as the messenger of God. We need not think that he necessarily had to come to India to get this knowledge. In the waters beneath the earth there are many living creatures co-existing in unity. Similarly, messengers who are born on earth also have the oneness of the world always in mind.

In the Hebrew language a word for the Holy Spirit is a feminine word “ruah” and it is symbolized by a dove in the Gospels. Jesus and his disciples bestowed their power of the Holy Spirit on other disciples by putting their hands on disciples’ heads and then they obtained different powers such as the power to heal others. Obtaining the Holy Spirit is often

illustrated as flames of fire above the disciples’ heads. In the Hindu tradition the Master also transfers shakti (Divine feminine energy) in the same way as Jesus did and this energy is illustrated as fiery energy that rises from the bottom of the spine to the top of the head. Can we say that Divine Shakti and the Holy Spirit are two words for the same divine feminine energy?

They were teaching about God’s power according to the times and circumstances. You want to compare the Holy Spirit with the Hindu Sanatana Dharma. In truth, all dharmas are the same. Finding small differences and wondering if this came from that or that came from this is like asking whether the chicken came from the egg or the egg from the chicken.

What are the Akasha Chronicles and who has access to them?This has all come from the Rishis who were in great meditative states. It is through them that we have science and wisdom.

. Have any of your disciples achieved enlightenment? Will your other disciples attain enlightenment in their lifetime?Enlightenment is not in my hands. I guide, advise and teach. If you have complete faith in me and follow these ways, you will definitely attain enlightenment. However, it cannot be forced into you. Becoming mature is something one has to do by oneself.

You have given a mantra for meditation to some of your devotees. How does it help them in their spiritual development?Mantra is a name of God. It is a way to pray to God. Even though God is beyond name and form, using name and form to reach Him changes a person into a good human being and makes that person follow a noble path. It paves the way to live as a fine person with good thoughts. Mantras aid us in making the mind one-pointed and support the mind to go in the correct direction.

Can a mantra given by you lead to the awakening of kundalini shakti in your devotees?Awakening kundalini means to make the

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mind one-pointed and attain a higher state of meditation.

What are the stages of mantras that work inside us?Mantras are meant to create devotion in human beings.

You give personal lingams to some of your devotees. What can they achieve by performing pujas to these lingams?

By doing pujas you can make devotion arise in you.

How should we understand the first Commandment given by God to Jewish people and confirmed later by Christ for Christians? What does the phrase “other gods” mean? Does it mean that if we were born as Christians we should not worship Allah, Lord Shiva or Lord Krishna even if we love God in these forms? Most saints say that it is only one God so how we should understand this Commandment?In the Bible Jesus says that there is one God and that you should pray to Him only. According to his teaching there is a being beyond us, which is God, but Jesus himself is not God. That is his teaching.

Who is following his teachings nowadays? Nobody understands and follows his spiritual ideas. The same situation has arisen with regard to Buddha’s and Mohammed’s teachings; it has happened to all the spiritual teachers. None of these people ever proclaimed themselves to be God. They were all avatars sent by God; they were not God. That is what Jesus says in the Bible. So who is God? The answer is that He is nameless and formless, beyond us, and called ‘The Father’. Some people call that Father Shiva; others call Him Vishnu or Muruga or Vinayakar or Divine Mother… Jesus did not reject any name that was used for Him. He only said that he (Jesus) was not God.

In these spiritual questions we talked about God’s messengers. Avatars, incarnations of the Divine, are sent by God to the earth. These are God’s own people and it is rarely that such beings, only one or two, come in this way. The

power of God reveals itself in such beings from their childhood. They also face much sorrow and opposition.

There are also those who follow the spiritual path, mature through it and then have disciples to teach spirituality to.

There are still others who have full faith in a spiritual master, accept that Guru’s words, learn spirituality through them and attain a mature state of being. There are many stages of spirituality. They are taught at different levels and through different methods. You are asking your questions thinking that all the stages are the same. I am unable to stay at your level and give replies, but if I reply to your questions from the state of Truth, you cannot understand it.

I know the replies you are expecting. I find the reply in your questions. If the question is incorrect, the reply will also be wrong. You might expect that I will give this wrong reply, but I cannot do so and my reply that I give for your wrong question will look wrong to you. What can I do?In spirituality there are many states.

One is that there is a supreme force, which is beyond us, that sends a person to this world and is doing its work through that person. Another is when one is born into this world and receives the power from the Divine at a certain stage.

Yet another is when one turns away from worldly pleasures and tries to know that supreme power through spiritual practice, making the mind one-pointed. Then, whatever one has realized through striving and then through experience, is again another state.

There are many such levels with regard to the state of spirituality. Avatars, Siddhas, Rishis, saints, seekers, those enlightened through devotion to Shiva, people full of Divine grace, devotees and so on. In this way one could put everyone in some category. However, if you put everyone in the same category and then ask questions, how can I guide you?

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Be inspired by Swamiji’ Sri Selvam Siddhars words...

His Teachings “Ask yourself, what is the truth? Why was I born? How long will I live? What am I going to do? Where will I be ultimately? If you were to seriously contemplate such things you would realise the truth.”

“It is not important to believe in God, or to believe in what I or anybody else tells you, but believe yourself, believe your own heart, be courageous and fearless. Otherwise you cannot do anything and cannot reach anywhere, neither in the world nor on the spiritual path.”

“The way to become selfless is to think of others always and to take care of others.”

Love & Inner Peace“The easiest way to come close to God is through love. True love is the absolute, ultimate sweetness transcending all that is earthly. There is nothing higher. True love is God.”

“Your mind should become peaceful in order to progress.”

“If we can see the divine love that exists in everything, everywhere, we can love all beings in the world and only then can we truly do something good in this world. The heart will become a spring of love and every being will be seen as the Divine.”

“Reach that nice stage – not reacting to anything that goes on around you. Be completely centered in your Self. Nothing else should disturb you.”

“Say, “It doesn’t matter” and take it easy. Make a cup of tea and relax.”

Universality “When a child is born, does it feel superior or different from others? Is it conscious of its religion or caste? It is the family and the environment that determine caste, creed and status and it is they who install these separations in the mind of the child. Yet in the presence of the Divine these differences have no meaning.”

“The ideas expressed in all religions are, to a great extent, in harmony. No matter to what religion we belong, we must accept the fact that there is only one supreme reality in all religions. Our aim is to reach this reality and not to worry about how many religions and paths there may be.”

“If we accept that we all emanate from one great source of energy then only will we realize the essential unity of humankind.”

Service “There is much work to be done in this world. Let us be active. Let’s not talk too much and let us do something! True service is done selflessly, with love, humbleness and patience, and without pride. In order to really give true service

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we have to work on ourselves to acquire such virtues and learn to give without expecting anything in return.”

“Divinity is within you. Likewise, remember that the same spark of the divine is there within all other living beings. By doing service to them you are serving God.”“We should never miss a chance to serve others whenever we can.”

The World “Today’s world has become caught up in illusion and desire. Human beings must start to purify themselves and look after their fellow men and other creatures according to the eternal laws of wisdom. If they would share their wealth with the poor wisely and replace selfishness with compassion, there would be little suffering in this world. Each one of us is responsible for the future of the planet and the growth of the message of truth.”

“If you change yourself determinedly and full of confidence into a beautiful and noble person, the vibrations of your good thoughts will radiate from you towards society. If you are filled with compassionate and selfless thoughts, then slowly human society will change and be uplifted.”

“Everything is one and God is one.”“If you want to meditate you have to be able to relax and take it easy. No tension. You have to manage with the way things are. Do your best but don’t get excited.” The Master’s Presence “One may learn quickly from evolved people who are themselves immersed in devotion and who have love in their hearts. I am not saying you cannot continue alone but it is a question of time. If you find a true guide and learn

from him it may be possible to learn everything in this very birth! If you have much time and endless patience, you can carry on learning from your worldly experiences, but it will probably take you many lives.”

“God’s grace flows through the saint like a natural spring. The obstacles to receiving it are with in you. Silently, the saint guides you towards the Divine. He teaches you and leads you powerfully deep within your self. Through him, you can experience pure Divinity and it can become a real experience for you.”

“The Master shows you the path to your true heart. He allows you to taste the bliss of absolute freedom.”

True Happiness “All the wealth in the world can never give you true happiness but it can give you unbearable pressures, difficulties, confusions pain and disease. We are all searching for happiness, in one way or another, but do not realise that it lies within ourselves.”

“Whether you are working, giving service or practising sadhana - whenever you meet with some difficulties, look sincerely and deeply into yourself and you will find the origin of your problems right there within yourself .”

“Remember, the only way you can really be free is to belong to the Supreme, totally. That is what I mean by absolute happiness, Anandam!”

“Don’t worry – be happy!”

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Various Excerpts from Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar’s satsang

( From Ganesh Chaturthi 2014 Satsang)

Om Namashivaya!!

If you pray to Lord Ganesha wholeheartedly, He will appear and give you His darshan. Vinayagar Chaturti is a superb day for those who wish to receive Lord Ganesha’s grace. Let them pray to Him on that day with devotion. There is a scripture called the ‘Vinayagar Kavasam’, in praise of Lord Ganesha. In it, it is said that worshipping Lord Ganesha on Ganesha Chaturti gives the same benefits as worshipping him during all 365 days of the year.

Lord Vinayagar is the God to be worshipped first. He is the Lord of all types of people, who easily comes to all places, wherever you think of Him. When you pray to Him, chant His name wholeheartedly. You will receive His grace and blessings.

According to the ancient tradition, people will do a Ganesha puja even before starting to build a house. When they want to open that new house, they will perform a Ganapati homam (fire ceremony) and thereby open the house. This is the ancient way of doing everything after first worshipping Lord Ganesha through poojas. Whether they wanted to conduct a ceremony, have an auspicious function or a special pooja, from ancient times it has been a belief amongst the people that they should first worship Lord Ganesha and then only start anything. On this day, according to each person’s possibilities, they give offerings to Lord Vinayagar and pray to Him, who appears and fulfills their requests and wishes.

Let us pray to Lord Ganesha, who is the first God for all activities, on this auspicious Vinayakar Chaturti day and be happy to receive His grace for our wishes to be fulfilled.

Excerpts from Happy New Year 2014 Satsang

Om Namashivaya!!

I thought of sharing a message of love with you all for the New Year.

Let us give everyone the opportunity to be good. There may be people who did not do anything wrong; there may be some people who make mistakes knowingly or unknowingly; there may be some who made mistakes because of their situation; there may be people who make mistakes continuously without changing themselves. There are many different kinds of people in today’s world. Don’t think that these people should be shunned by our society and don’t keep away from them. If you would talk with them you would see that the reason for their mistake is not a wrong one. It may be wrong according to the law. But, if you want to see everyone in society as pure, good people, then you need love.

Since we don’t have close relationships with some people, who are in poverty, in difficulties, who don’t see any development in their lives, who are worried and depressed, and we avoid them, they make mistakes, thinking that they should get rid of all this and live happily. They do this without understanding, without knowing that these small or big mistakes are mistakes and, without knowing their affect, they think only of that day’s happiness. After making the mistakes they realize them and are very worried and then, when society also shuns them and no one talks to them lovingly, they come into a situation that makes them repeat the same mistakes. To correct them you should talk and behave with them lovingly. Help them in the way you can. Tell your advice lovingly. Then you can make them completely eliminate that tendency of making mistakes.

The law has made many innocent people who did not do anything wrong, into convicts. They plan, they create victims and the documents to support their claim and, using all this, they convict them. Because of this we may think of them as criminals, but their conscience tells them they are innocent. When you shun them, their mind leads them to make mistakes. They will think there is no benefit

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for them in being a good person. Instead of researching whether he is a good or a bad person, we should help everyone in whichever way we can without expecting anything and with a good heart.

We can give each and every one the opportunity to become a good person. Believe that this chance that we give them will definitely make them a good person.

Wherever we are, whatever situation we are in, whatever difficulties we are undergoing, we should understand the rules and regulations of that place and we should act accordingly and live as good people. Our life won’t last for one hundred years. As long as it lasts, we should live as good people for our own sake and we should also take care that we live in a way that won’t trouble anyone else, no matter where we are. Let us think of good, do good, live as good people and talk in a good way.

Excerpts from Guru Purnima 2014 Satsang

Om Namashivaya!!

Once every 365 days Guru Purnima comes round. From the time this world was created until now, the teachings of the guru have been the reason for human beings having attained a high state. When children study in school the teacher who lovingly teaches them there is called a guru. A person who teaches someone a profession is also called a guru. A person who teaches politics is also called a guru. Even doctors who treat patients in a hospital have been taught meticulously how to do that and the one who did that is also a kind of guru. Therefore, having a guru is very essential for all types of practices. However, this day is a sacred day that we joyfully celebrate to give respect to the one who teaches spirituality, to remind ourselves of his or her teachings, points of view and advice. We do this by thinking of all these Gurus full of divine grace, or by thinking only of our own Guru. In a spiritual context, this day is called Guru Purnima.

We perform the puja on Guru Purnima to think about the teachings of the Guru and to get rid of any bad habits we may have so that we can reach a high state. All those teachers whom you think of as a spiritual Guru during this puja will be with you on this Guru Purnima day. Since ancient times it has been a great Vedic belief that their divine power will be strongly present. When you call out to them with a true heart that divine power will reveal its presence. Thinking about their teachings and realizing them with all your heart – this is the real, great Guru Purnima puja.

We just pray for the grace of all the siddhas, the great saints and avatars but, really, what is important is to accept their teachings and follow them. Nowadays the reason that human society goes to get the darshan of saints, avatars and siddhas is to obtain release of their day-to-day problems, difficulties and worries and they expect to receive their grace. This is like thinking about small matters within a circle of selfishness.

Our birth, this human birth, is a rare and elevated one. However, we are not using this birth to take the necessary steps in order to wholly accept their grace, blessings and teachings. We don’t make ourselves mature, develop spiritually or immerse ourselves in that wisdom and attain that blissful happiness in a permanent way. We are only devoted to solving our day-to-day problems and difficulties and involving ourselves in this with all our heart. Guru Purnima is a day that, through the teachings of the Gurus, paves the way for us to do sadhanas that lead to unwavering peace of mind and equal bliss. What we should understand on this Guru Purnima is that only their teachings will guide us in the correct way towards a high spiritual state. The teachings are essential. We should follow them.

Good will happen. My special blessings are with you all on this Guru Purnima.

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•H.H Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar

A human being does not come to earth to live for hundreds of years. He may live for possibly 80, 90 or 100 years. What wealth does he have? His true wealth is his body. The body is the most precious wealth you possess, not the wealth of money, land or property and so on. You need to ask yourself - did you become selfish because of love for your body? How did you become selfish? Why should you be a selfish person? Why should selfish thoughts arise in the mind? The reason is because of the attachment you have for worldly things. Most people are interested in running after worldly things and getting entangled in mundane matters.

There is a great power and intelligence beyond us that activates all. First, you have to accept this. This power is what I refer to as Divinity. Divinity lives within all beings. Genuine service that you do for Divinity should be selfless service. If you are to do selfless service you have to forget your individuality and not act on the basis of “I” or the ego. What belongs to you in this world? What is “I”? What is mine? Is your wife or husband yours? Are the children yours? Is your house yours? What is

there, that can truly be called “yours.” Even your body is not yours. Selfishness comes because you attach your mind to the house, to your wife, your husband, to your children and many other things in the world. Because there is a strong attachment and liking to all these things, the feeling of selfishness creeps into you. That selfish attitude develops in you and becomes stronger as you cling to the material world.

The time will come when you realize that nothing really belongs to you. Everything is the creation of the Divine. When this time comes, you can do true selfless service. How can you reach this state of mind? You need to change yourself. Instead of thinking that things are yours, change your way of thinking. Regard everything as belonging to the Divine. Many people say, “Oh, it is His will, let His will be done” but, in fact, they do not understand what they are talking about.

In order to discover what really is His will and to realize that everything belongs to Divinity you need to commence the practice of self-enquiry. I have often told you what questions you need to ask yourself in this practice. To remind you, they are “Who am I? Why was I born? What is the true purpose of

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my life? How long shall I live in this world? What shall I do in this world? What did I come to do in this world?” To this list, you may now add, “What is selfishness?”

Really, what have you come to do in this world? If you ask your parents, they might reply that they were blessed with children, they brought up the children, they educated them and they got married and now their responsibility is over. Do you think that only this is the sole joy of life? That is selfish joy. It is tradition. It is what has been done by human beings since time immemorial. That is not a spiritual practice. The worldly life is an attached life but the spiritual life is a detached life.

Think, how are you going to do spiritual service? Are you only going to give service to your own children? Yes, of course, by all means do it. You can make them into what you want - lawyers, doctors, engineers. That is service, but selfish service. There are many other children too. There are hundreds of children in this Ashram. They are also being educated and they will be put into some profession and they will have a good life in the future. However, even though I am taking care of their lives, I cannot say that they are my children. They are not my children. I was not there when these children were born but still I do my duty to them. I do not expect anything from them in return. There is nothing that I expect they should do in return to me. I can live alone by myself, but at the same time I can organize the care of hundreds of children. You find it difficult to bring up 2 or 3 children but I will not

consider it hard to bring up hundreds of them. Why is this? It is because there is attachment in your heart but there is none in mine. You think that you must bring up your children in luxury and provide them with so many facilities. You and they must have a certain status and way of life. You think of your family background, your pride and your honour. I think of our Ashram children as God’s children and I would like to give them a good life. Yet, I do not think of all that you think of concerning bringing up your children.

Do good service to others in any way you can but do not expect any rewards or personal satisfaction. If you perform your service without wanting anything for yourself that is selfless service. Do your service joyfully. Do as much as you can with effort and sincerity. Do your duty and keep your mind free and happy.

I had Sri Premananda Ashram built and then suddenly I had to leave it. I did not feel sorry that I had to leave it and all its contents and go away. I made all the buildings and organized the Ashram for the sake of others. I have done my duty that is all. This is my selfless service to this country and I am happy that I did it.

All is Divine Mother’s work. She gives and she takes. It all belongs to Her. Let us do selfless service in Her name and be happy!

Om Shanthi

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Param Pujya H.H. Swamiji Sri Selvam SiddharOm Namashivaya!!

Devotion (bhakti) leads to the highest love for the divine – premam. Premam leads to liberation (mukti).

This is the highest spiritual stage known to humankind. Therefore, this spiritual bhakti path is the way of pure love.

In this present age, which is called the Kali Yuga by the Hindu scriptures, humankind has been thrown into the darkness of selfishness and ignorance of the Divine. The path of love and devotion is an easy and natural way for man to follow and lift himself out of the illusion of ignorance. If one feels intense love for the Divine, even for a moment, then the divine power sends such a great impulse in return that the heart of the aspirant is showered with grace. This is the turning point and he will be carried forward by the surge of magnetic love from within himself towards God. This is the recorded experience of many saints, sages and spiritual aspirants throughout the ages and in all religions.

Love is natural and we can see it manifesting everywhere in nature. We should have an understanding of the energy of love. It is the strongest energy in the universe. It creates the desire to be associated with another, to merge oneself in the love of another and feel whole.Physical unity is its lower form, pure love between the husband and wife is another, the desire to do service to one’s fellow beings

yet another. A much higher form of love is the selfless love of the mother for the child. A mother will care for her child and even give her life to protect it. Whatever wrong the child may commit, the true mother is always there to take the child in her arms to give comfort and advice. She expects no return; only she wants the child to learn and to be happy. Yet devotion to and love for God is the highest form of love. If you love the highest all other forms of love will slowly fall away. You don’t have to give anything up. By loving a form of God the small and petty illusions and problems of the world will fall away from you because your mind is involved in the highest. Then your unfulfilled hunger for the love of others will automatically be cast aside. Divine love will fill your heart and you will love all beings without expectation of love in return for them.

We should realize that the Divine is in everything. When we desire to love, although we may not understand it, it is really our natural desire to unite with the Divine. If you have ever fallen intensely in love you will know the longing, the feelings of hopelessness, the sudden joys - like this, if you can have supreme devotion for God you will experience Oneness with your chosen divine ideal. All our lives we experience problems, difficulties and the pain of unfulfilled wishes. The fastest way to free ourselves from all these anxieties is to go direct to the Divine who is the center of all and who activates all.

The Divine is pure love.

If we approach that pure love all our small problems will leave us because of the immensity of God’s love.

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How can you feel the bhakti state? How can you be devoted? First, I will tell you a spiritual truth. The impulse to go on the spiritual path and to feel God’s presence intensely must come from another highly evolved soul. So it is good to meet saints or spiritually evolved people or think about them intensely.

If you are gifted enough to find a spiritual master who gives you that spark of inner love you can go quickly towards the Divine. After you have experienced the feeling to start to love God, it is up to you to do a little work. Think of your love like a small seedling that should grow into a big tree. Take great care of the little plant because it is a delicate newborn. Take care of it from morning to night and give it regular water. Shade it from the hot sun and take care that parasites do not destroy it or other animals do not trample or eat it. The soil, pot and fence you shelter your seedling of love with represent the spiritual environment you must create to nurture your devotion and make it grow.

This seedling is your new devotional Self.Water it with care. Shelter it from the burning rays of worldliness, which will dry up your young faith in the Divine. Do not allow it to be spoiled by gossip and lower ideas.

After some time of spiritual practices your seedling will grow into a lovely strong tree with flowers that give divine fragrance to others and ripe fruits that can give the taste of real devotion to other aspirants.

People practice abishekams, pujas and other rituals, singing sacred hymns, fire sacrifices, bhajans and meditation in order to feel divine love. As you steadily and regularly become involved in some practice, your devotion will help your mind to develop. When the mind is filled with love, you will act towards others accordingly. You feel a reverence and respect in your heart for the Divine and also towards others because the Divine lives also within them. The mind becomes calm and peaceful, accepting and tolerant.

In order to reach such stages of love and equanimity some kind of spiritual practice is essential. Take up the practice that is most suited to your nature. As the mind becomes steadily immersed in the waters of pure love, it will be relieved from worldly desire and sexual

attraction. It will be attracted more and more towards the great force that is God. Devotion will help you understand what is true and what is false. Then it will raise you up from the material and temporary worldly life towards the divine life.Those who have not understood bhakti become entangled in everything in the world! They will become confused, they will not have peace of mind and indecision will cloud their thought-power. There will be no clarity, only the racing desire to possess more and more material goods, to try to find pleasure in bodily relationships and externals.

Some people feel that only they are great and very special. It is ego that prevents them calling the Divine. They are missing a wonderful opportunity. Only after many births of chasing emptiness will they begin to realize the futility of chasing the impermanent. Only then will they realize that it is the Divine energy, which lives deep in the core of the soul of all beings, which is the true reality. And then they will search for Him. If you genuinely go towards Him, it is a spiritual law and reality that He will come racing towards you, ready to take you on to the highest stage, which is your birthright. All souls must eventually return to God the Mother and Father. Some will start sooner and some later.

Some want to experience this round of birth and death innumerable times before going towards true happiness. Take up the opportunity to reach peace as soon as you can. Why do you want to keep watching the same old movie again and again? Devotion and pure love are not exclusive only to a few. They are the sacred experiences that belong to all human beings. Whatever your race, colour, language or status it does not matter. Everyone is entitled to know devotion. Your culture, behaviour, actions and the way you perform rituals in your society may be different, but devotion is common to everyone. It manifests in the same basic way in the hearts and minds of all.

The Divine knows no discrimination. All are equal in the eyes of God.In the same way, to those who are really devoted to an ideal or a form of God, there will be no sense of discrimination, division or classification for they only see the ideal in everything. Devotion and pure love flow through the blood in the same way for everyone. Humankind has created various religions,

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dogmas, languages and strata of society but these are all the inventions of man’s mind. For the true bhakta there is no status, no race and no dogma or doctrine. He or she knows only love!. Everyone is one family and one religion.Practices may differ but devotion is universal.

If we can love God, who exists in everything, everywhere, we can love all beings in the world. Only then can we truly do something good in this world. Then we will see the Divine in everything. The heart will become a spring of love and every being will be seen as the Divine. Where does this love come from? It flows out of a pure and clean mind, which has only good thoughts. It radiates from a heart glowing with good feelings towards even our enemies. Bhakti can be practiced at every moment of your life. practice it through your eyes - see only good things in all with loving eyes. Practice it through your ears - allow yourself to hear only what is good and useful to you on your path and become deaf to negativity…practice it through your body by doing good to others and occupying your hands in holy actions such as pujas or serving the needy. If you constantly do all these, true devotion will shine radiantly from within you. True devotion and love can be seen in the eyes and face. It emanates from within and shows on the face.

This is genuine beauty. The body and mind totally involved in and dedicated to God are the mark of a true bhakta. To experience true devotion is a gift from God. One who is really established in the high state of bhakti forgets all desire, forgets the worldly illusion and ultimately forgets himself too.

There is nothing he will say is his own. All is God. He gives whatever he has to others. He is full of sweetness and treats all with respect. He speaks with devotion to everyone. Whatever he does is connected with devotion and love. He laughs and cries - both with devotion. When he talks about his love for the Divine his flesh shivers with devotion and he feels God inside with love coming from every pore.

Normally the mind tends towards the material world. The devotional and loving mind goes in an opposite direction. Such a mind hears divine names in a state of ecstasy. When a person who loves the Divine cooks and eats, he does so with devotion. Even sleeping and waking become

divine acts. Every minute becomes worship.

In this present Dark Age, when it is difficult to find the light of true love, the path of devotion is easy and natural for many people to practice. If you want genuine happiness and wish to lead a pure life, devotional practices will give you these. Remember, those who are selfish and think that everything belongs to them will find it difficult to practice any kind of sadhana. First you need to realize the value of hearing about spirituality. Understand that this is indeed a gift. If you are genuine, the divine force will provide you with a suitable environment, good company and a spiritual guide.How can you reach a state where there is an end to all of life’s problems? An end to all ailments, sorrows, difficulties & disappointments? What are the requirements to reach such a state in your lifetime? All that you need is devotion and true love. How can you develop devotion? Establish a relationship with goodness, create an environment with loving and pure vibrations, have contact with evolved people who are themselves immersed in devotion and who have love in their hearts and listen to their helpful and inspiring words of guidance and advice.

What more could you ask - peace and the highest love is there for the taking.

Reach out - take them.” Om Shanthi”

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Param Pujya H.H. Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar.Om Namashivaya!!

The greatest act of the spiritual life is to surrender totally. Surrender totally to your Self. Your Self means the Absolute, Divinity, God, the Divine Mother. Whatever is your idea of the ultimate reality, surrender to that. Surrender means give into or give up everything to. To surrender you must be free from desire, hatred, hatred, attachment, anger, greed delusion, emotion, passion, jealousy, spitefulness, revenge, arrogance, showing off and I-ness.

Total surrender means letting go of your will and floating in the sea of the divine will. A free and surrendered mind will experience peace, calm and the powerful force of purity. It means that you give everything that is yours both within and outside yourself, completely, absolutely, without expecting anything in return and without conditions.

You cannot do this instantly. It takes many years of genuine practice and

experience to surrender totally to God. Yet the more total your surrender and the more sincerely you do this, the more God will take care of you. The Divine will give you everything that is necessary for you to survive on the spiritual path. If you have real faith in God you can surrender easily. If you truly believe that everything is divine and the Divine is in everything....If you genuinely believe that Divine Mother is with you always, then She looks after you like Her little child and you surrender to Her. Just like mother and child. Mother always protects baby.

Difficulties may come before you but these should be treated as tests with which you can practise your surrender. Such trials will strengthen your faith and enable you to come closer to total surrender. Total surrender means that you have no doubts or questions. You believe in the ultimate reality and that it takes care of you. You have no interest in anything in this world other than the Divine. Everything you do, every action you make, every word you speak is for the sake of God or God’s spiritual work. Without thought of your worldly self you live to give

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others the divine light. That is total surrender.

If you have any reservations or any doubts then you have not surrendered. Some people try to mix their egotistical desires and worldly wants with the divine life. That is not surrender. That is bargaining on the spiritual path. If you want the real thing you must be genuine and honest. If you want God and your spiritual master to live in your heart always, you must be clean and empty. Then only can you install them firmly in your heart. If you keep all the impure forces there as well there is no room for them.

The huge and beautiful blossoms of the lotus flower bloom above the dirty mud. The flower plucker takes the flowers carefully from the deep, muddy ponds where they bloom naturally. If he worries about losing his life in the depths of the pool, he cannot take the flower. The only thought in his mind is to pluck that flower. Are you still only concerned with the world or are you

really interested in the lotus flower of spirituality? Think about it.

Do not blame God for your shortcomings. Do not complain about or become angry with your master. All thoughts are impermanent and they are usually illusory in nature. Realize that your anger and upset are impurities within you. If you still have impurities it means that you have not surrendered. Essentially you are all pure people. Between the time of your birth and now, the dirt of the world has tainted you. When understanding dawns and you surrender, the dirt will automatically leave you. A surrendered mind is peaceful under all circumstances, happy with any conditions and full of divine love whatever happens.

Om Shanthi!

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By H.H Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar

OM SAHANA VAVATU SAHANA BHUNATTU:SAHA VIRYAM KARAWAVAHAI:TEJASVINAVADITAMASTU:MA VIDVISHAVAHAIOM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI OM

Meaning of the above mantraTogether may be be protected: Together may we be nourished ;Together may we work with great energy ;May our journey together be brilliant and effective ;May there be no bad feelings between us ;Peace, peace, peace

Gayatri mantra (for meditation)OM BHUR BHUVAT SVAH:TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM:BHARGO DEVASYA DHIMAHI:DHIYO YO NAH PRACODAYAT

Meaning of the above mantraLet us meditate on the splendour of the God Savitru (Sun), who will illuminate our understanding

Prayer for enlightmentOM ASATOMA SADGAMAYA:TAMASOMA JYOTHIRGAMAYA:MRITHYORMA AMRUTANGAMAYAOM SHANTI, SHANTI, SHANTI

Meaning of the above mantraLead us from darkness to lightFrom ignorance to truthAnd from death to eternityLet peace prevail everywhere

Shanthi MantrasThe Shanti Mantras are prayers for peace, in the Hindu Mythology. Shanti Mantras are also known as “Peace Mantras”. Shanti Mantras form the part of Upanishads. These mantras are believed to cool the mind of reciter and the surroundings. Reciting these mantras at the beginning of any task is considered to remove its obstacles.

Shanti Mantras always end with three words of “Shanti” which suggests “Peace”. The reason behind speaking three times “Shanti” is to cool the surroundings and remove obstacles in three realms namely; “Physical” or Adhi-Bhautika, “Devine” or Adhi-Daivika and “Internal” or Adhyaatmika. These are called “Tapa-Traya” or three classes of troubles. When Shanti Mantras are recited, obstacles from these realms are believed to be pacified. Various Shanti Mantras from different Upanishads are as follows:

“Om Poornamadah Poornamidam Poornat Poornamudachyate,Poornasya Poornamaadaya Poornamevavashishyate,:Om Shantih, Shantih, Shantih”

Meaning: The literal meaning of this mantra is: “That is Absolute, This is Absolute, Absolute arises out of Absolute, If Absolute is taken away from Absolute, Absolute remains OM Peace, Peace, Peace”.

“Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya,:Tamaso Maa Jyotir Gamaya,:Mrityor Maa Amritam Gamaya, :Om Shantih, Shantih, Shantih”

Meaning: The accurate sense of this mantra is: “OM lead me from unreal to real, lead me from darkness to light, lead me from death to immortality OM Peace, Peace, Peace”.

“Om Sham No Mitra Sham Varunah Sham No Bhavatvaryamaa,:Sham Na Indro Brihaspatih Sham No Vishnururukramah,:Namo Brahmane Namaste Vaayo Tvameva Pratyaksham, :Brahmaasi Tvaameva Pratyaksham Brahma Vadishyaami,

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Rtam Vadishyaami Satyam Vadishyaami,:Tanmaamavatu Tadvaktaaramavatu Avatu Maam Avatu Vaktaaram,:Om Shantih Shantih Shantih”

Meaning: This Mantra implies: “OM. May Mitra do good to us, may Varuna do good to us, may Aryama do good to us, may Indra do good to us, may Brihaspati do good to us, and may Vishnu who has vast coverage do good to us. We Salute Lord Brahma and Lord Vayu, the only visible Brahman. We say right, we say truth, may it protect us and may it protect teacher. OM Peace, Peace and Peace”

“Om Sahanaa Vavatu Sahanau Bhunaktu:Saha Veeryam KaravaavahaiTejasvi Naavadheetamastu Maa Vidvishaavahai:Om Shantih Shantih Shantih”

Meaning: The literal meaning of this mantra is: “OM. Let all of us protect each other together, may all of us enjoy together, may all of us work together and let our study become radiant. Let there be no hatred between us, OM Peace, Peace, Peace”

“Om Aapyaayantu Mamaangaani VaakPraanashchakshuh ShrotramathoBalamindriyaani Cha Sarvaani Sarvam Brahmopanishadam:Maaham Brahma Niraakuryaam Maa Maa Brahma Niraakarod:Niraakaranamastva Niraakaranam Me Astu:Tadaatmani Nirate Ya Upanishatsu Dharmaaste:Mayi Santu Te Mayi Santu:Om Shantih, Shantih, Shantih”

Meaning: The Mantra implies: “OM. May our organs, speech, Prana, eyes and ears be nourished. May all our senses become strong. Upanishad says all that the World is Brahman. We don’t reject Brahman, may Brahma not reject me. Let there be no rejection, let there be no rejection at all in us, let us concentrate on ourselves, all those ways of righteous living told in Upanishads be in us! Be in us, OM Peace, Peace and Peace”.

“Om Vaang Me Manasi Pratishthitaa:Mano Me Vaachi PratishthitamAaveeraaveerma Edhi Vedasya Ma Aanisthah:Shrutam Me Maa Prahaaseer

Anenaadheetena:Ahoraatraan Samdadhaami Ritam Vadishyaami:Satyam Vadishyaami Tanmaamavatu Tadvaktaaramavatu:Avatu Maam Avatu Vaktaaram Avatu Vaktaaram:Om Shantih, Shantih, Shantih”

Meaning: The accurate meaning of this mantra is: “OM. Let our speech be established in our mind, and our mind be established in our speech. Let Brahman reveal itself to us and may we understand the truths of the Vedas. Let not what we have studied leave us. Let all of us spend both day and night in study. We say right, we say truth and may it protect us. May truth protect teacher. OM Peace, Peace, Peace”.

“Om Bhadram Karnebhih Shrunuyaama Devaah:Bhadram Pashyemaakshabhiryajatraah:SthirairangaistushtuvaamsastanoobhihVyashema Devahitam Yadaayuh:Swasti Na Indro VridhashravaahSwasti Nah Pooshaa Vishwavedaah:Swasti Nastaarkshyo ArishtanemihSwasti No Brihaspatir Dadhaatu:Om Shantih, Shantih, Shantih”

Meaning: The literal meaning of this mantra is: “OM. O Gods! Let us hear promising things from our ears. O respectful Gods! Let us see propitious things from our eyes, let our organs and body be stable, healthy and strong. Let us do what is pleasing to gods in the life span allotted to us. May Indra, inscribed in the scriptures do well to us, May Pushan who is knower of world do good to us and May Trakshya who devastates enemies do good to us! May Brihaspati do well to us! OM Peace, Peace, Peace”.

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EVIL DESTROYED I was troubled by spirits. I obtained Rituals through the support of Siddhar Ji. My brother was also affected by spirits and occasionally he would lose balance of mind. Local Tantriks had given up the case. One day I read the experience of other people with Siddhar Ji in the Karma Magazine and it encouraged m approach swamiji. Surprisingly he benefited a lot from it. I started consulting swamiji regularly and he became normal.

But then my married sister started to be troubled by spirits. Her in laws tried to get her treated but failed. They left her with us and also abused us. Again my Swamiji helped me too.

One day when she was being traumatized by a ghost I put the Swamiji’s picture in front of her neck. The spirit left immediately. Now my brother and sister are both well. It is all due to the grace of Siddhar Maharaj. - Rajesh Saini , Detroit, Michigan , USA.

PASSED MEDICAL SCHOOL EXAM BY GURU’S GRACE Swamiji I am very happy today that you have fulfilled my wish. Due to your grace I have passed the examination.

I was to appear in the USMLE exam this year and I was very worried. The reason was that I was not able to complete my course. But I was sure that Gurudev’s blessings were with me. I had written a letter to you and you had sent me some

Mantra to be chanted daily 108 times. I did this and due to your powers I was successful in the exam. I know that you are very kind to us and I also know that when you are with me then my misfortune can change into good luck and failure into success. Your kindness is beyond words. I just hope that may you keep making me progress in life. May I get your love throughout life. - Sunil Malhotra , Campll, CA, USA

LIFE GRETELY SAVED BY GURUJI SELVAMMy younger brother’s daughter had been ill for the past several days. At last one day she had to be admitted to a nursing home. She was given glucose intravenously but there was no improvement in her condition. After some time white foam started to appear from her mouth. The doctor rushed to her bed and started to shake her. He also slapped her gently but there seemed to be no life left. Suddenly my mind went to Guruji Selvam and I prayed to him to help. I thought that if Sadgurudev did not help me now who else would?

I thought that if Guruji did not help now the family’s faith in him would be shaken. As I concentrated on the form of Guruji I also started to chant the Atharva Mantra initiated to me by Guruji . I had read somewhere in the magazine that if one is chanting Guru Mantra death can not come near. Till the Guru does not assent death can not harm the person chanting the Guru Mantra.

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I caught hold of the hand of my niece and started to chant the Mantra. After half an hour the foam from the mouth stopped. Then the body moved and she returned to the conscious state. I called out her name and she uttered a few words. I was filled with joy and I felt indebted to Guruji . The doctor too was baffled how the child had returned from death. The girl is healthy now and Guruji saved me from disgrace.

Whenever we worship Guruji the child comes to the room and bows before the picture of Guruji . When ever I remember that day I bow to Gurudev and I feel like chanting - Jaya Gurudev! Please make sure that have Guruji “ Selvam Siddhar’ s picture in your pooja room and namesake to Guruji every day morning and evening - Jitendera Nambiar, Ashville, TN, USA,

PURE LOVE & AFFECTION OF OUR GURUI am a farmer in Bakersfield , CA. I used to work very hard in my fields but the fruit of my labor was never adequate. This is why I started to feel bored of farming. The work was more and returns were poor. I also found it difficult to sit in Sadhanas and chant Mantras. So Guru Maharaj advised me that I should offer my services to Him. So with the help of other disciples of Gurudev we organized a Sadhana Camp in our farm Revered Gurudev Ji graced the occasion. After this there was no looking back. The doors to fortune that seemed to be shut for me for the past five years were thrown open. This year I had record turn over from my land. This happened due to the love and blessings of Sadgurudev. - Darpan Singh, Bakersfield, CA, USA

LIVING GOD CURED MEI have been reading the magazine for the past several years. I obtained Guru Diksha in the retreat camp last year . In

November last year my second son got married. A month before that I suddenly developed Sciatica pain. The pain grew so much that I found it difficult even to walk. Many expert doctors were consulted but the pain grew worse. I became very worried and one day while worshipping Swamiji I prayed to him to cure me so that I could attend the marriage of my son. I even sent a letter to Swamiji to this effect.

Then all of a sudden I came into contact of a person who knew about nerves and how to cure related ailments through massage. The doctors advised me against it but I went to the person for three days and within three days I was fully cured. The marriage went off well and I could participate in it due to Swamij Sri Selvam Siddhar ji ‘s grace. Today I am totally healthy. I offer my prayers to Swamiji and ask him to keep showering his grace on us always. - Seema Solanki, Singapore, Asia

HOLY GLIMPSE OF SWAMIJI SELVAM JIThis event relates to 22nd May 2014. As usual that day I was engaged in worship early in the morning. Suddenly I had a very strange experience. As I was chanting the Guru Mantra my eyes closed on their own. I wanted to but could not open them up. Thereafter I started to chant the Atharva Soolini Siddhi Manrtra. I felt as if my body had become lifeless. I also felt as if I was not in my Sadhana room rather I was somewhere else where there was snow on all sides. Then suddenly I saw Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar. He was seated on a very clean and huge rock. His eyes were closed and he was deep in Samadhi. Very wonderful was the scene.

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For some moments the scene remained before my vision and then suddenly I opened my eyes to find myself at home. It seemed as if I had traveled from somewhere far. Tears were flowing incessantly from my eyes and I was feeling very peaceful at heart. I have had many experiences during Mantra chanting but this experience was unique.

It was all due to the love and blessings of Swamiji. I often feel the subtle presence of Sadgurudev Nikhil. Many times I can smell a divine fragrance marking his presence. - Archana Shivsahankar, Dallas, TX, USA

ALL BY SWAMIJI SELVAM’S GRACE On May 2014 as directed by you I started the Atharva Soolini Sadhana in order to complete 1.25 lakh chantings of its Mantra. I did the Sadhana both in the morning and at night. When I started the Mantra chanting all was fine. Fifteen days went by but I had no divine experience. But suddenly one day my body became tense and my hand telling the beads of the rosary stopped. There was intense pain in the whole body. I could hardly hold the rosary. Then I clearly heard a woman’s voice.

I could not understand what was going on. Then again my fingers started to move and I resumed the Mantra chanting. That night I felt very light. I realized that Mother Goddess Soolini was there somewhere nearby. Thus I completed 1.25 lakh chanting in 21 days. I had to perform oblations twelve thousand times in the holy fire. Along with other disciples of Swamiji we started the Yagna. The Yagna had just started when suddenly a milky light appeared in the room. One of the disciples even took a photograph of the divine light, Then there was a loud

knocking at the door. When the door was opened there was no one there.

When the Yagna was over the sweets were distributed. After some days when the negatives were developed we clearly saw the form of Goddess Soolini in the picture of the holy fire. It is all due to the grace of Swamiji that I could accomplish such a tough Sadhana. When we were singing a hymn, in the end one of the disciples became so overwhelmed by the divine atmosphere that she suddenly shouted - Swamiji is here! Sing loudly! Thus this wonderful Sadhana was accomplished with amazing experiences. May holy Swamiji’ always shower his grace on us. Nilotama Patnagar, Geneva, Switzerland

SWAMIJI IN MY DREAMSOne night after I had gone to bed I had the glimpse of Swamiji in a dream. I saw a scene in which a Yagna was going on and it was being performed by Swamiji in the company of several disciples.

In the next scene I saw Swamiji with both palms joined seated before the Yagna fire. Siddhar ji was chanting yakshini Thilotma Mantra.

In the third scene I saw that Swamiji had raised his right hand in blessing and he was seated three feet above the ground. A divine radiance was pouring out from his hand and eyes. The brightness of the light made me shut my eyes. The next morning when I saw the rising sun I realized that the light I had seen in the dream was even more bright than the sun. I felt blessed on having the glimpse of our Swamiji . I hope he keeps blessing me all my life. - Krishnaveni Sundarajan, Amsterdam Netherlands,Europe

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- Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar

Small beautiful and active children are centre of attraction in the family and are often victims of evil eye. Many a times, even men, women and middle aged are affected due to evil eye. Even home, shop and business are seen facing turbulences due to the effects of evil eye. Besides this, some people seclude themselves and stop taking their meals and fluids required for body, due to the negative influences of evil eye. Here are given some Tona totkas / Remedies to cast off evil effects of all these things. You can follow these totkas / Remedies and can get rid of the pains and turbulences caused by the evil eye.

Remedies to remove the impact of Evil Eyes

1.The effect of eye is removed, if Pomegranate banda is worn according to the principles mentioned in shastras in Jyestha Nakshatra.

2. On Saturday, raw milk should be rotated around the head of evil eye affected person for seven times. It will cast off its effects.

3. If an affected person takes three Gomati chakras and rotates it seven times around the head in a deserted place and throw

them at the backside and come back home without looking back, in future also one won’t get evil eye.

4. Make nine beads out of black turmeric. Make a garland by putting them in black thread. Wear this garland in the neck after purifying it by the smoke of dhoop or google.

This is an effective remedy for casting off the negative influences caused by inauspicious planets, brahm dosha, tona tolkas, evil eye and other evil influences.

5. Sew a coconut in black cloth and hang it outside the house. The house will be protected by evil eye and ill fate.

6. Make a ‘hole’ in yellow ‘kodi’ and make a small child wear it, as; it will protect the child from evil eye.

7. Tie a yellow kodi with black thread on the door frame of a newly constructed house. It saves the house from evil eye as well as other bad influences.

8. A piece of coral should be tied in the neck of the child on Tuesday. It will save the child from evil effects.

9. If your business is affected due to the evil eye, take 11 Gomati Chakras which are purified by mantras and three small coconuts. Tie them in yellow cloth and hang it on the main entrance door.

10. Take a small piece of whole alum. Rotate it 31 times in the shop which is affected by evil eye, and then throw it outside in the North Direction where four

roads meet. Without looking back, return to the shop, it will help to cast off the influences caused by the evil eye.

11. Mix Sandal, Rock Salt, Kootbach, oil, Ghee and fat. Make dhoop out of these items & light it. Show the smoke of this dhoop to children. It removes the bad effects.

12. Take red chillies and rotate them around the head of the child three times and throw them into the fire. It also helps to remove its bad effects.

13. If the fruit of Reetha is tied in the neck of the child, it will protect the child from evil eye.

14. Take seven small pieces from an old cloth. After rotating it seven times around the neck of a child, burn them in the fire. It destroys the effects of evil eye.

15. Take some mustard seeds, salt, wheat flour and seven whole red chillies. Rotate them seven times around the head of the effected person, and evil eye will be destroyed.

16. Take desi alum and mustard seeds. Rotate them seven times around the head of the deceased child and throw them in the fire where food is cooked. This process should be done three times a day. The child will come out from the effects of evil eye and will gain health.

17. Make a deep of cow dung. Put a small piece of jaggery, oil and cotton wick in this deep. Light it and keep it in the centre of the door. It will help to cast off the evil effects of the house.

18. If the food gets the effect of evil eye, in that case, put each item from cooked food on a leaf and sprinkle some Gulal over it. After that, leave it at the place where four

roads meet. Evil eye will be removed.

19. On Tuesday, go to Hanuman Temple. Take some Sindur from Lord’s shoulder and put it on the effected person. Evil effects will be removed.

20. Put some red chillies, ajwain and yellow mustard in a small earthen pot and burn it. Show this smoke to the affected child. Immediately evil effect will be removed.

21. Take a beetle leaf. Put seven petals of red rose in it. Give it to eat to the evil eye affected person. That person will come out of the effects of the evil eye.

22. Put some raw milk at the root of any big tree growing near the house. Light a rose aggarbatti. Evil eye will be removed.

23. Put a garland around the neck of an affected child which has Panchmukhi, Rudraksha, Dhundhachi, Silver Moon, & Copper Sun in a black thread.

24. Make a deep of wheat flour, burn a wick made of black thread. Put two red chillies in this deep and rotate the deep around the affected person.

25. Make the affected person sit in the middle of the door. Rotate some sea salt and clay around that person.

26. To get rid of the evil effects of a person who stops eating food, make a trikona on the floor or on the table with water and keep food thali on it. It will remove the effects of the evil eye.

For more help and clarification call Swamiji Sri Selvam Siddhar immediately @ 408 829 7780( in USA) 001- 408-829-7780 from India

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