Dushyant Trivedi Vedic Astrology

Indian tradition states that Vedic Astrology is a divine science and it has come down to us on earth in the form of a dialogue between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The foundation of Vedic Astrology is the strong belief in Poorva Janma (past birth) and Punar Janma (next birth). Interwoven with this belief is the Theory of Karma. The Law of Karma can simply be stated as: "As you sow, so shall you reap." The Law of Karma is another name for Newton's Third law of Motion: "For every action there is equal and opposite reaction."

Rahu and Ketu are not planets. They are actually the intersection points of the orbit of the Moon and the elliptic. The intersection points in the north is called Rahu or the north node or the dragon's head and the intersection points in the south is called Ketu or the south node or the dragon's tail. Indian rishis have given them the status of planets since these points have great influence on the lives of individuals and are called Karmic planets.Rahu and Ketu are responsible for certain bad yogas in the horoscope of individuals. These yogas are as under: Kaal Sarpa Yoga, Shrapit Yoga, Pitru Dosha.

Ancient Indian texts have demonstrated the power and efficacy of gem stones in astrological and medicinal applications. Popularly know as RATNA CHIKITSA, gem therapy has been in use since several hundred years in India. In ancient times, astrologers used to advise Kings and royal families to wear gems. This would help the royalty to increase wealth, power, status and popularity and for averting diseases and disasters. Charak Chikitsa, an ancient Indian medicinal text, often termed as the bible of natural medicine (Ayurveda) quotes several examples where gems have been effectively used to cure illnesses. Astrologers have studied the various aspects and the effects of different gem stones and concluded that different gemstones created distinct reactions in the human body. Different gem stones have different refractive indices and thereby absorb the different colors of the sun rays and allow only certain colors to pass through. This ability to filter light of certain wavelengths helps in producing the desired results. Depending upon the positions of the planets and their cause-effects, different gems are recommended to augment or neutralize the effects. As in medicine, the doctor prescribes antibiotics along with the vitamins. Gem therapy similarly uses a combination of gems for the best results. The difference between an astrologer and a Doctor is that the Doctor can prescribe medicine AFTER the symptoms appear -- the astrologer can predict the effects so that one can take preventive steps. The accuracy of diagnosis as well as the quality / purity of the medicines play an important part in the efficacy of any healing – likewise, in gem therapy the accuracy of interpretation as well as quality / source of gem stones are important.

Rudraksha seed (botanical name 'Elaeocarpus Granitrus') holds special significance for its healing properties as well as deep rooted connections in Indian vedic mythology. The seed has several clefts and the number of clefts on the seed determine its properties as well as its vedic astrology significance. The seed typically has anywhere from one to twenty clefts. In Hindi, the clefts are known as “mukha” which roughly translates to “face”. The seed is typically a size of a walnut and is also referred to as bead, as it is worn extensively in India in form of a necklace. Rudraksha beads are also worn for health benefits as well as to protect from evils, ghosts, spirits and demons. Each Rudraksha is good in its own way and a Rudraksha with different number of clefts is not is inferior to another. Even the cheapest Rudraksha, which is the five mukhi has its own significance and it shall not be looked at cheaply because of its price or availability in abundance. In reality, this is the most used/worn Rudraksha in the world. Rudraksha beads are worn even by the renounced persons because they make them rich spiritually. Disciples of Lord Shiva invariably wear Rudraksha as a mark of their respect to the Lord. “Rudra” is another name of Lord Shiva and “aksha” means eyees. The Rudraksha tree’s origin is believed to arise from the eyes of Lord Shiva.