Dos and Don’t s during the Surya Grahan and Chandra Grahan

Must Dos and Don’t s during the Surya Grahan and Chandra Grahan:

* It is advisable to avoid performing any important work or deal.
* After Grahan, many Hindus perform ritual bath. Take meal only after the ritual bath. Taking a holy dip in rivers or lakes is highly auspicious.
* Many Hindus observe fasting on the day of Surya or Chandra Grahan.
* Avoid outside food during Grahan and as well as the whole day.
* Perform ritual bath, Puja, Japam, havan and all other rituals only after Grahan Moksh Kaal (the time when grahan/eclipse is released).
* Avoid eating during the time of Grahana.
* Avoid eating the food which is cooked before Grahan. Take the food which is cooked after Grahan. People can eat the food that is prevented from ‘Soothak (Ashouch). To prevent food from Soothak, just spill some til seeds or keep grass blades (Durva grass) or Tulsi leaves on the food before grahan.
* During Surya Grahan, reciting Surya Stotras such as Aditya Hridayam; Maha Mritunjaya Mantram, Shiva Panchakshari and Vishnu Stotras is highly auspicious

Pregnant women are most delicate people to look after at the time of Surya or Chandra Grahan. Pregnant women should take some precautions to avoid bad effects of surya Grahana or Chandra Grahana.

* The first and foremost precaution that every pregnant woman has to take is to avoid seeing or looking at the Grahana. Even though, it is visible to naked eye, pregnant women should avoid watching grahana.
* Stay at home and do not go out side during the grahana.
* There is a strong belief in some Hindus that wearing or tightening saree clips, hair clips or any other pins or clips will be inauspicious. Avoid wearing or tightening clips.
* Avoid cutting vegetables or fruits or any other material.
* In some regions, pregnant women avoid sleeping during the Grahana.
* For normal and safe delivery, pregnant women recite Santana Gopala data Mantram and Surya Stotras like Aditya Hridayam and other Surya Mantras, Maha Mritunjaya Stotram.
* Santana Gopala Stotra (a mantra to chant during graham by pregnant women) keeps up the health of the pregnant woman as well as the child (Garbhastha Shishu).

The Santana Gopala Mantra:

Om Devaki Sudha Govinda

Vasudeva Jagath Pathe

Dehimey Thanayam

Krishna Thwamaham

Saranam Kadhahaa

Deva Deva Jagannatha

Gothra Vridhi Karap Prabho

Dehimey Thanayam Sheegram

Ayushmandham Yashashreenam!

Ayurveda indicates that pregnant women should sit or lie down on a mat containing Darbha grass or Kusha Grass during Grahan. It is also advised to keep some Kusha Grass with the pregnant woman. This is advised more during Surya Grahan or Lunar Eclipse.

Some devout Hindus fast (Fasting or Upvaas) on Grahan day but pregnant women should avoid fasting and should follow the usual routine prescribed by the doctor.

The most important thing that pregnant women should do is to avoid getting tensed with the fear of grahan. Eclipse is a natural phenomenon. If you are so concerned remain indoors.

Grass Blades & Tulsi

Grass blades (Durva or Garika or Darbha) are kept on stored water and food during the time Grahan. It is not a blind ritual. Its proven scientifically that Grass blades purify the water more than Tulsi (Ocimum) leaves can during Grahanam. Grass blades have immense purifying power. This is the main reason why grass blades are kept on stored water and food like pickles.

Tulsi (ocimum Basilicum) is treated as the abode of Vishnu- Lakshmi(husband and wife) and as Rahu and Ketu were decapitated by Lord Vishnu, placing Tulsi on eateables protects food from the malefic effects of the radiation caused during the eclipse.

Energize your Home with the Power of Plants and Flowers

Plants and flowers generate vital energy by exhaling oxygen into the air. The following tips will help you energize your home with the power of plants and flowers:


1)Plants are very auspicious from the point of view of Feng Shui. It is always good to grow plants in the house, especially wooden plants. The wood element represents spring, new beginnings, growth and wealth.

2)Fill your office with soft plants to generate more energy. House plants promote business growth and brighten any work space. Place plants in the east, south or southeast corners of your office to attract good luck.

3)If you are a married couple and want children, avoid placing flowers in the bedroom. Generate energy for resting and romance by placing a basket of fruits. Fruits, especially pomegranates, are a symbol of fertility.

4)Avoid plants with sharp, pointed leaves or thorns including cactus and spider plants because they emit negative energy. Do not place them near the front door. They could be placed in the balcony.

5)Bonsai plants represent stunted growth. Hence do not place them inside or outside the house. Trim your plants regularly. Overgrown plants invite negative energy.

6)Fresh flowers bring luck and fortune into your life. Place fresh flowers in your living room or office on a regular basis. However, once they die, throw them out as they give out Shar Chi (negative energy).

7)Avoid placing dried flowers in your house. They are believed to bring misfortune. Anything dead or decaying represents death and dying and creates negative yin energy. Decorating your home with artificial flowers are a far preferable option and are believed to attract good luck.

8)Do not place any flowers, plants or any other auspicious Feng Shui symbol in the bathroom. It may invite bad luck.

9)Place a orange or a lemon at the main entrance of the house to ward off evil spirits or negative influences.

Hope this small tips will be very useful.

Importance of Five Elements

Five of the gunas tantamount with one of the five elements-Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. To encourage activity in any area of life, determine the guna that suits your need and use accessories that enhance the life area that the guna represents. For example, if you want to achieve Fame, place Fire objects (i.e.; fireplace, candles) in the Fame guna of your home and/or office. You can also use objects similar to the quality you want to attract. In this case, a picture of your self, diplomas, awards, or other trophies could enhance the fame area. You could also include photos of the individuals you aspire to be like.

If you want to enhance your Wealth, guna (located in the far (back) left corner of your home, office, or individual room), place money objects, plant it with coin-shaped leaves, photos/postcards of money or a jewelry box.

The Five Elements represent everything in the visible and invisible universe. In nature, we see the five elements in their natural forms. Trees and flowers represent Wood, the sun represents Fire and so on. In the realm of human made objects, the elements are represented by colors, shapes and directions. What this means is that we can re-create nature indoors, using colors, shapes and every day materials.

Each element can help shift your personal energy and/or the energy of your space. When you understand the relationship among the five elements and how they affect you, it will become much easier to harness the energy and direct it towards your best interest.
 
1. Wood Element:

Wood is the originator of the Five Element cycle and represents the beginning of new life. Many people mistakenly use furniture as a Feng Shui solution. The problem with wood furniture is that it is lifeless. To harness the energy of wood, you must use wood that is alive. A shrub or bushy plant is ideal as it emits live chi and is also an excellent method of retaining chi. Plants recycle the air we breathe and provide a natural air filtration system.

A common Feng Shui problem is the staircase that empties into a doorway. A bushy plant can retain some of that chi, when it is placed either on the landing, or more ideally, at the bottom of the staircase.

Remember that the key here is living Wood. Keep plants healthy and alive. A dead plant holds no chi and is actually Shar Chi (negative energy). If living plants are not an option for you, use silk plants, but never use plastic plants.

Wood can be represented by the color green. When it comes to the Wood element, it is best to use living plants, shrubs, bushes, flowers or grass, as colors are not nearly as effective as the actual element. When there is not enough Wood in the environment, there's nothing to believe in.

You might become worried and anxious, not only about change but also about commitment. With no strong opinions, you might get along with others for a while but end up with an inability to speak out or stand up for yourself. If there is not enough Wood, it's a simple matter to add flowers, plants, bonsai trees, aquatic plants in a bowl of water, or pictures of plants.

2. Fire Element:

The Fire Element is the most .yang. of the elements. It is represented by the sun at its zenith. The middle of the day when the sun is high, hot and bright. In Feng Shui, we usually use a candle or the color of red. Being that fire is so yang, this is one example where color does work well. For instance, a red night light or table lamp with a red shade, make excellent fire remedies.

Fire is the element of understanding, courtesy, and ceremony. A fire-dominated individual is usually reasonable and able to communicate feelings appropriately. This person holds no grudge and has compassion for others. When there is an imbalance in fire, however, it can manifest as an inability to project oneself forward with passion or spirit. A person working in a kitchen or other hot, enclosed space, or someone living in the desert or in the shadow of a triangular shaped mountain, can manifest extremes of emotion, from passive and lifeless to manic and overactive.

With lack of Fire, we suffer from stiff joints, dry skin, bad eyes, and poor circulation. We may be tired and lack passion or feel panic, anxiety and fear about the future. If your environment needs Fire, build a fire in the fireplace, light candles or incense, place red flowers on the desk or nightstand in your bedroom. If you feel you need Fire in your life, go outside during the day and breathe in the light of the sun. This is an easy way to increase your internal fire.

Too much Fire can manifest as a volatile, critical, loud, and obnoxious individual who angrily incites disputes and arguments. If you want to reduce Fire, add ceramic pots, clay tiles and other earthy substances or colors. Additionally you can use water in its many forms, fountains, bowls of water, glass items, or pictures of oceans and lakes. If you feel you have too much Fire, go outside during the evening and breathe in the light of the moon. Breathing outside at night is a sure way to calm down. This is an old folk remedy.
3. Earth Element:

The energy of the Earth is reliable, dependable, calm and centering. The planet Saturn rules Earth and is represented by solidity and security. The color associated with Earth is yellow, probably derived from the yellow soil of China.

All the materials that come from the earth, clay, bricks, concrete, ceramic tile, marble, sand and rocks are associated with Earth. The shapes that represent the Earth element are square, box-like, or flat. Remember the story of the Three Little Pigs? The first one built his house of straw, the second out of wood, and the third built his house of bricks. Of course, the house of bricks lasted the longest. If you want to have a solid and reliable house, live in an Earth-type house.

Earth is represented by sympathy, trust, integrity and a well-balanced person who is reliable and sincere. The person with too little Earth will disappear when the check arrives. The person with too much Earth will offer to pick up the check, but will have to borrow money from others to do it. Residing in a tall building or living underground may cause an imbalance in Earth. With too much Earth, we may have difficulty attracting money or resources. To create a more balanced environment, add any kind of Metal, such as silver, brass, copper, mirrored or reflective surfaces, or the color white. The addition of plants or the color green also reduces Earth imbalances. If you feel lethargic or off-balance or suffer from low self-esteem, lack of direction, or an inability to set goals, there may be too little Earth in your environment. Add Earth elements in the way of sand and rock gardens, bonsai trees in ceramic bowls, rocks, stone jars, pottery, marble, statuary, or earthly colors of gold, orange or yellow. Fire increases Earth, so add pottery oil lamps, incense, candles or the color red.

4. The Metal Element:

Metal is the element of Fall and represents letting go, withdrawal and reversal. When you hold on to the past, there might be an excess of Metal.

Symptoms of excessive Metal include constipation, inhibition, or breathing disorders. In acupuncture, Metal is associated with the lungs. Trouble accepting reality manifests as stiff joints and poor circulation. There may be an emphasis on money and the material world.

When there is an excess of Metal, add fire remedies such as candles, incense, a red porcelain vase, and gold or brass candle holders. Another way to reduce Metal is to add Water in the form of water gardens, fountains, bowls of water, or a glass water dispenser. You can also add the Earth element in the form of sand, rocks, or tile to create a more balanced environment.

Metal represents morals, ethics, righteousness, and precise thinking. Individuals ruled by Metal are able to communicate well and can speak up or be silent when appropriate. There is precise thinking as well as new thoughts and ideas.

Too little Metal makes a person quiet, cautious, and careful. This person can be as difficult to get along with as one with too much Metal and might be talkative, righteous, overly enthusiastic, and impulsive in speech and behavior. Emotional grief is a symptom of a Metal imbalance. There may be an inability to organize thoughts and resources; objects may be lost due to scattered attention and lack of focus. To add Metal to any environment use the colors white, gray, or black-and-white patterns. Silver trays, metal cookware, brass pots, gold jewelry, wrought-iron railings, steel furniture, metal sculptures and anything made of any kind of metal can be used. Real or fake money, gold coins, or medals can be placed strategically to attract more resources.

Metal enables us to focus and concentrate. If you want to emphasize Metal in your life, wear a metal ring on the finger that represents the activity you desire. Wear the ring on the finger of your left hand if you are male, the right hand if you are female:

• Thumb: Personal Power
• Index Finger: Scholarly Success
• Middle Finger: Stability
• Ring Finger: Love
• Small Finger: Creativity

The key to remember Feng Shui Elements is about creating a beautiful environment. When utilizing the Metal Element, ensure that it is rounded and pleasing, not sharp and pointed. Items should blend into the environment, be beautiful and include the colors of white, silver or gold.


5. The Water Element:

Water is what gives life on our planet. Without it, we would not exist. In Feng Shui, water is a very useful element. Water should be clear and flowing, as stagnant water can create more problems than it solves.

The Water element is represented by communication, the transmission of ideas, wisdom, and social interaction. If there is an imbalance in water, the individual may be lonely and isolated, forgetful, infertile, or impotent. He or she may suffer from rigid joints, dull vision, and lack of clarity, insomnia, disturbed dreams, or feelings of inferiority. When there is too much active Water, the individual is like an ocean. Unconfined, overwhelmed and overpowering. When there is too little moving water, an individual is like water dripping off rocks, or like a fountain that bubbles constantly, yet goes nowhere. Water rules social interaction and if you want to activate the Water element in your life to be more popular, call someone you haven't talked to in six months or make a point to introduce yourself to one new person every time you go out. Make no complaints or requests. This is a simple and cost-free cure and one that works.
An imbalance in Water often coincides with confused thinking. For clarity, place a bowl of clean water next to your bed at night. Visualize your mind being as clear as the water. In the morning, replace the water. Do this until you have attained the clarity you desire. The addition of clean water can improve any environment. It is quite simple to add the Water element to any environment by placing bowls of clean water, fountains, water coolers, or glass objects such as vases and jars. Adding any kind of object or color from the Metal category encourages the Water to be more present. Water can also be represented by the colors blue or black.

Shrapit Dosha & Remedies

Shrapit Yoga is also called Shrapit Dosha. The word Shrapit literally means somebody who is cursed. It is said that Shrapit Yoga is formed when Saturn and Rahu are placed together in a single House of a horoscope. Some astrologers are of the opinion that Saturn's aspect on Rahu also results in Shrapit Yoga. It is believed that the combination results from bad karmas (deeds or actions) of past lives. Moreover, astrologers also say that if Shrapit Yoga is present in a particular horoscope, it nullifies the effects of the good yogas present in the same horoscope.


Saturn is the owner of two signs of the zodiac ? the 10th sign Capricorn, and the 11th sign Aquarius. Capricorn represents karma and Aquarius denotes labha or gains. The position of Saturn in any horoscope is decisive, and it is prudent to properly assess the disposition and strength of Saturn before making any predictions. Saturn is a deterministic planet and acts for good or bad without any restraint.

Saturn will be transiting through the Tula rashi, or Libra, from 14th November, 2011, to 2nd November, 2014, and Rahu will be transiting through Tula Rashi, or Libra, from 23rd December, 2012, to 7th December, 2014. Therefore Saturn and Rahu will be together in Libra from 23rd December, 2012, to 2nd November, 2014, resulting in the prevalence of Shrapit Yoga during the period.

When Shrapit Yoga is present, some of the results that are observed include:

• The incidence of divorce cases increases
• Ending up as a widow or widower, despite the fact that the couple's horoscopes were matched
• Children fall sick repeatedly
• The couple has problems in conceiving a child
• Repeated miscarriages
• Frequent quarrels among family members, without any specific reason
• Obstructions in the person's educational and career growth

However, like there are cures for most diseases, there are remedial measures that can be taken to minimise the effects of Shrapit Yoga. Chief among them are:

• Every Saturday, make balls of cooked rice and ghee. Feed these rice balls to crows and fish.

• Render unconditional service to parents, aged and needy people, sweepers, and poor people.

• Make an effort not to get angry, and avoid quarrels.

• Worshipping Lord Vishnu, especially in the form of Sri Ram is also advised for Pitru Dosha Nivaran.

• Perform Kanya Daan (perform the marriage of a daughter).

• Perform Rudrabhishek (Rudra Abhishek) in the name of ancestors.

• Chant Hanuman Chalisa everyday, plus on Saturdays offer oil + sindoor + aakda garland + coconut to Lord Hanuman.

• Try to chant the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra at least 1,25,000 times in front of Lord Shiva or a Shivlinga. In case you don't know the mantra, it is:

Om Trayambakam yajamahey

Sugandhim pushtivardhanam

Urvarukamiv bandhanat

Mrityuomurkshir Mamrutat

It is important to note the following: Maintain brahmacharya while chanting, stop indulging in addictions, vices, feed brahmins and donate other material things to them, and try to do havan, tarpan as many times as possible.

You can feed brahmins and do havans at home on any Somvati amavasya, Amavasya, or Budhvati Amavasya. On Maha Shivratri, you can chant the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra.

Besides this, Ganesha suggests that you keep a Shrapit Dosha Yantra after making it holy (siddha) by chanting the Shani Mantra: ||Om Sam Shanis-swaray namah||

To nullify the effects of the yoga, the above mentioned remedies can do wonders.

Garbhadhaana - Understanding Art of Conceiving through Vedic Astrology

Sexual union, pregnancy and reproduction of human species are the essentials on which the world exists. Sexual union should never be based upon simple sense gratification. The time of conception ("Garbhadhaana") is very important and should be carefully planned.

The value of time is inestimable. All objects in nature are produced in "Time", developed in "Time" and destroyed in "Time". The truth of these statements requires no further proof. It stands unchallenged. Time has got it's own properties. Creative, protective and destructive forces are embedded in the womb of time. If there could be a tool, which can give us a clue as to when the various kinds of creative and destructive forces are in operation, it would be of great help. A person can time his efforts to do the right thing at the right moment so that his activities are in harmony with the laws of nature.

To understand it further, just see that there is a time to sow and a time to reap. Why not we do the sowing operation during the harvest season? Nature would be against us. During the sowing season, creative forces are in operation. When an important activity is to be undertaken, destructive forces have to be screened off. Thus, the time of conception (Garbhadhaana) is very important. The birth of Ved Vyaas, the great scholar and the author of Mahabharata is believed to have been the culmination of a union at a time when planetary positions were conductive to produce a philosopher. Each moment has got its own potency.  The moment at which we elect to do an important act is not certainly an insignificant epoch.

Sexual union, pregnancy and reproduction of human species are the essentials on which the world exists. Sexual union should never be based upon simple sense gratification. There is sacredness about sexual functions, and when moral and spiritual considerations are not respected and brought into play, the result will be most unsatisfactory and all sorts of undesirable progeny would be the products of promiscuous cohabitation. Maharishies have given us clues as to how best we can make use of the grand constructive vibrations operating in nature if our endeavors are to be endowed with success.

For those who are not much adept in astrology, the simple formulae for the birth of a dutiful, intelligent and virtuous child, a couple should try for conception (Garbhadhaana) keeping in mind that:

1. The constellations (Nakshatras) Shravana, Rohini, Anuradha, Swati, Revati, Moola, Uttarashada, Uttarabhadrapad, Shatbhisha are highly favourable for nuptials.

2. The constellations Pushya, Dhanishta, Mrigshira, Ashwini, Chitra, Punarvasu are ordinary.

3. The rest of the constellations are to be rejected.

4. At the time of nuptials, no planet should occupy the 8th house.

If one is adept in astrology or has a keen desire to explore the mysteries of this science, then Ashtakvarga system should be applied for much finer results. Ashtakvarga is a branch of Vedic Jyotish which fell into disuse due to laborious and error prone calculations involved. But with the advent of computers, Ashtakvarga has become the subject of modern times. Our ancient sages never advocated for a "son" - but for a "virtuous son". All their astrological wisdom has been applied so that an intelligent and dutiful son could be born to a couple.

1. Jupiter must have minimum 4 auspicious points (more, the better), on that day, in his own Ashtakvarga.

2. Jupiter should be in a kakshya of such lord who is a contributor of these auspicious points.

3. The kakshya lord for Jupiter should neither be an enemy ("Shatru") nor a bitter enemy (Adhi-shatru) to it. Better will be if the kakshya lord is best friend ("Adhimitra") of Jupiter. 

4. The sum of auspicious points for all seven planets, on the required date, should be more than 30. 

5. If a male child is desired, Jupiter should be in a male planet's Kakshya. Male planets are Jupiter, Mars and the Sun.

6. If a female child is desired, Jupiter should be in a female planet's kakshya. Female planets are Venus and the Moon.

7. When Jupiter is in the Kakshya of Mercury or Saturn, those dates should be avoided because these two planets are eunuchs.

8. Jupiter should be transiting in a sign which is strong in native's Sarvaashtakvarga.

9. Sun should be transiting in a sign having highest auspicious points in Jupiter's Ashtakvarga.

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For precise timing during the chosen day, sexual intercourse should be during the period, when a sign is rising containing highest number of auspicious points in Jupiter's Ashtakvarga. Conception is most likely to take place at this time.

One should also use "Chaughadia muhurtas" to ascertain auspicious intra-day timings. If efforts for conception takes place
during a good "Chaughadia muhurta" within the chosen date, specially the "Amrit chaughadia", it would ensure the well-being of the foetus during pregnancy. Childless couples may please note.

However, if one is unable to calculate dates with such precision and confirmation to all these sets of conditions, at least one can plan conception during a month which coincides with the Sun's transit in the sign having highest auspicious points in Jupiter's Ashtakvarga. Classical texts say that a virtuous son will be born out of this conception. 

All this exercise in choosing a proper date and time for the purpose of conception will ensure that all possible good cosmic vibrations are centered such that the energy generated would nullify all other unfavourable factors and enhances the chances of success of the effort. A person is thus enabled to remove, neutralize, counter-act or overcome the evils indicated by his/her horoscope. Horoscopy is diagnostic. It merely points out the ills but prescribes no remedies. Suppose evil planets in the fifth house indicate loss of children. Then, proper timing of consummation, when ethereal currents released from the planets are so powerful as to minimize or modify the afflictions to the extent that the birth and survival of at least some children may be ensured. Proper timing of efforts helps one to minimize or modify the evils of our past Karma to a considerable extent.

The modern architects have adopted the ancient science of  Vaastu-Shastra in recent times due to its efficacy. Why not gynecologists and obstetricians can utilize this science of astrology? They can effectively guide their patients in a meaningful way and enable them to bear 'virtuous and healthy child' instead of bearing a "physically healthy child" only. Their ultra-sound machines can indicate physical deformity only, of a to be born child, and that too, without any remedy. The science of astrology is preventive too. One must be advised to sow in the proper sowing season only.

These complicated calculations of Ashtakvarga has now become quite easier with the use of computers in this field and application of Ashtakvarga principles by a person in his/her daily life is now quite possible. Computer softwares "Rishi" & "Vjyotish", developed by the author of this article, dedicated to Ashtakvarga system, can calculate and report for all these conditions on daily basis for any individual's horoscope. Such type of useful softwares indicate the emergence of an era when prospective parents will get and prefer such type of astrological report as soon as they get married.

In fact, such reports are a boon to the doctors dealing with fertility problems. In most of the cases of infertility, a remote possibility of success still remains. Therefore, perhaps 'under-fertility' is a better term. Such type of micro astrological reports can guide the doctor for the proper time when probability of success of treatment is highest.

Some times Gynecologists and Obstetricians are requested to perform the deliveries on particular hours of a particular day on the advise of astrologers. Such 'timed' cesarean deliveries are unethical as it interferes with the course of Nature and medically hazardous too. Better will be if conception is 'timed' and not the delivery.

Ashtakvarga system needs that date chosen by the couple for nuptials should confirm to the following set of conditions simultaneously:

Ratna Jyotish

Ratna Jyotish

In these days, recommendation of Gems & Stones are in vogue. No doubt, market force has necessitated astrologer to make prescription for gems and stones. Despite it, gems and stones have astrological values also and references can be found in Veda-Purana. In my experience, i have also found that gems & stones have astro-remedial value. These have been found bringing betterment in the life. How much betterment will come, it is dependant to the encryption of destiny, mirrored in true horoscope of a native.

Gemstones are supposed to have some latent power often called divine power. There are eighty-four gemstones. Nine of them are recognized as the main gems (Ratna or Mani), while the rest seventy-five gems come under the sub-gem (Upa Ratna) category. Upa-Ratnas also have power. In practice it has been experienced that sub-gems works very strongly and some sub-gems surpass the main gems in qualities & meeting with the purpose. 84 Gems stones are as follows:

Eighty Four gemstones
Amber. Akik(Agate). Abari. Amalia. Alemani. Udak. Upal(Opal). Alexendrite. Casoti (Touch stone) Kaharava. Calaline. Kataila (Amethyst)	Kurund. Kakarnili. Kuduratta. Khara. Gomed (Hassonite) Godanta. Gauti. Gudari. Cheeta (Vyaghraksha or Tiger's eye) Chumbak (Magnet) Jaharmohara (Soap stone) Jaje Mani.
Jaharat (Dugdh pashan or milk stone) Jabar jad. Jharana. Tori. Duur. Tamara (Garnate) Turvasa. Turmali (Tourmaline) Dana firang. Darchana. Danvala. Durrenazaf.	Doposta. Dhunaila. Naram. Neelam (Blue Sapphire) Panna (Emerald) Panaghana. Pitonia. Panni. Pukhraj (Yellow Sapphire) Phiroza (Turquoise) Phitak. Beiruj.
Bansi. Mariam. Marmar (Marble stone) Makatanis. Margaz. Makari. Manikya (Ruby) Musa. 57) Muvenazaf. Moonga (Coral) Moti (Pearl) Mritangar (cinder stone)	Yashab (jade) Yahood. Ratartna. Romani. Lahsuniya (Cat's eye) Lajvard (Lapis Lazuli) Lalari. Ludhia. Shajar. Sitara. Sangi. Saramahi.
Cimac. Simrak. Sinduria (carnelian) Singali. Sulemani. (onyx) Sunahala (Citrine)	Sona Makkhi. Suryaksha. Cibar. Havas. Heera. (Diamond) Haddek.

Vedic Astrologes have found that every planet is in harmony with a certain type of primary Gem and secondary gem. These have been shown below:

Planet Primary Gem Secondary Gem
Sun Ruby Red Spinel, Garnet
Moon Pearl Moonstone
Mercury Emerald Green Tourmaline, Peridot
Venus Diamond White Sapphire
Mars Red Coral Carnelian, Red Agate
Jupiter Yellow Sapphire Topaz
Saturn Blue Sapphire Lapis
North Node (Rahu) Hessonite Orange Zircon
South Node (Ketu) Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye, Crystals

Static Significations of Gems

Ruby is recommended for increase of political prestige and power, good health, freedom from liver diseases.

Pearl is recommended for affuence, peace of mind and popularity.

Coralis recommended for money, freedom from stomach diseses, annihilation of enemies,freedom from debts.

Emerald is recommended for strengthening the nervous system, recovery from schizophrenia , wealth , knowledge , benefits from trade and commerce.

Yellow Sapphire is recommended for health, blood pressure, knowledge, peace of mind,rise in religious and spiritual affairs & wealth.

Diamond is recommended for increase in wealth, winning over love, comfortable and luxurious living.

Blue Sapphire is recommended for annihilation of enemies, recovery from chronic diseases, melancholia, & depression , for increase in wealth.

Harsonite Garnet is recommended for good health, recovery from skin diseases,annihilation of enemies,rise in life.

Cat's Eye is recommended for annihilation of enemies, recovery from pain and wounds, an increase of wealth.

Turquoise (Feroza) is recommended for those whose marriage has been delayed, for conjugal happiness, peace of mind.

Dana-firang is recommended for dissolving kidney stones.

Weighing Unit of Gems: Gems are generally weighted in RATTI or CARAT or Cent. Carat is used in modern time. Ratti is traditional way of weighin. However, in India it is still in practice. When an astrologer suggests gems of certain Ratti, it measns he is talking of Standard Ratti. Preciousstones are measured in Cent.

1 Carat = 200 Milligramms = 1.0989 Ratti = 3.08649 Grains = 0.2 Grams

5 Carat = 1 Gram = 15.43243 Grains = 5.49451Ratti

1 cent = 2 milligram

1 carat = 100 cents

1 Standard Ratti (Stones Ratti) = 182 Milligramms = 2.8087 Grains = 0.91Carats = 0.182 gms

1 Sunari Ratti (Kachhi Ratti)121 Milligramms

1 Tola = 11.664 Grams (Old)
1 Tola = 10 Grams (New)

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Cost of Gem and Stone : Cost of Gemstone is determined by Clarity, Colour, Cut and Weight of Gem. Clear piece of Gem with fine cut and colur is really worthy to wear.

Laboratories in India for Gemstone Test:

Gemological Laboratory,
Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council,
Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India,
Flatted factory complex,
Jhendewalan,
New Delhi.

Gemological Laboratory,
Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council,
Rajasthan Chamber Bhawan, M.I. Road
Jaipur - 302003, Rajasthan

Indian Diamond Institute,
Katargam, GIDC, Sumol Dairy Road,
Surat - 395008

Gemological Laboratory,
Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council,
Mathew Tower, 1st Floor,
16/3, Jagannathan Road,
Off. Mungambakkam High Road,
Chennai - 600 034

Lal Kitab - Some important remedial measure

Respect your father. This will strengthen your Sun who ascertains success, high post, help from Government etc.

Respect Elderly People, Saint, Priest for strengthening Jupiter in your chart. Jupiter is a planet that bestows Gyana, Dhana, Bhagya, Gurutva etc.

Avoid kicking dogs or beating them. Better feed them. This will improve the effect of dragon's tail (ketu) . It is symbolic of son and of luxurious life.

Use silver tumbler and utensils. This brings good effect of moon and remove the bad effects of dragon's head (Rahu).

Make arrangement for keeping dining table close to the kitchen. Avoid eating while seated on your bed. This reduces ill effect of Rahu.

Dispose of articles which have not been used for decades, do not clutter your house /office with unnecessary articles. This upay also reduces bad effect of Rahu.

The above two steps will reduce the bad effect of dragon head (rahu) who is natural malefic and whose job is to cause unnecessary and avoidable worries and fears.

Feed cows. This improves conjugal life and health of wife.

Feed crows/fish. This brings affluency and enhances mother's health.

Feed monkeys to improve financial condition and getting favours from the government.

Wear gold ring, golden strap on your wrist or apply saffron on your forehead for better luck and all round improvement in your affairs.

Lal Kitab Remedies for Malefic Planets

Sun

Marry before 24th year of life.

Worship lord Vishnu

Never accept anything particularly Gur, Wheat, Copper made items in charity.

Throw gur/ copper coin in flowing water.

Don't have sex with wife during the day time.

Start any important work after eating sweet and drinking water.

Install a hand pump for water in your ancestral house.

Recite or listen harivansha purana.

Quench fire with milk instead of water for marital happiness

Keep the main gate entrance of the house in east.

Moon

Drink milk in silver glass.

Take blessings of mother

Keep vessel full of water or milk near your head at night while sleeping and pour it in the roots of kikar tree next day.

Do not get married at the age of 24

During marriage take silver and rice from in-laws

If moon is in Aries then one should never deal in dairy products

If the moon is in Scorpio, one should store some water of cremation ground inside one’s house

If in Aquarius then worship bhairava Worship lord Shiva

Donate milk, rice or silver to proportionate moon.

Mars

Keep giving maternal aunt or bua or sister red cloths.

Keep fast on Tuesdays and donate sindoor to Hanumanji.

In case mars is benefic or good then distribute sweet food in charity or float batashas in the river.

In case mars is malefic then float rewaris in the river

Help brother from time to time

Throw masoor dal or honey or sindoor in a river

Mercury

Give green grass to cows

Give food to dog, cow and crow from your food

Give a goat in charity.

Float copper piece with hole in it

Float green things in the river

Bury honey in a mud pot in a lonely place

Do not accept tabij,

Clean your teeth with fitkari (alum)

Float mud pitcher in a river

Have nose pierced

Wear copper coin in the neck.

Give green colour bangles and clothes to eunuchs.

Jupiter

Give gram dal or channa dal, turmeric, some gold, some kesar in yellow cloth in holy place or temple.

Wear gold in yellow thread in neck.

Do not keep idols of gods at home if Jupiter is in the 7th house in Libra sign.

Recite garuda purana.

Eat kesar or apply it on nabhi and tongue.

Apply turmeric or kesar n forehead.

Do not cut peepal tree. Water peepal tree and plant yellow flowers plants.

Keep your hair tied.

Venus

Give cow in charity or do dan of cows fodder.

Flow blue flower in dirty water for 43 days.

Use perfume, cream etc on Friday.

Give dan in bronze vessel.

Give curd, pure ghee, misri and camphor at holy place.

Saturn

Give food to crow for 43 days.

Give iron in charity.

Do chaya dan. Donate oil particularly Mustard Oil on Saturday.

For 43 days pour spirit, oil or wine on the floor in the morning at sunrise.

Worship bhairon and give wine to him in the temple of bhairon.

Give loafs of bread with mustard oil on it to dogs and crows.

Rahu

Give radish in charity or throw coal in the river

Stay in joint family

Keep your hair tied

Do not harm brother or sister

Eat in the kitchen

Keep saunf or sugar in red small bag under your pillow while sleeping.

Keep silver box with you

Keep gangajal

Float barley or coconut in running water

Give red masoor to the sweeper or help him in another ways

If illness takes place due to malefic Rahu then float barley or wheat equal to the weight of the sick person in a river

Ketu

Feed chapattis to dogs.

Apply kesar on forehead.

Wear gold.

Give kapila cow and sesame seeds in charity.

Give white and black blanket made of wool in temple.

Wear silver in foot toe.

Give milk, rice red masoor dal in charity.

Do Ganesh pooja.

Keep a white and black dog at home or feed such dog.

Debts - Rin in Lal Kitab Astrology Matri Rin in Lal Kitab, Pitri Rin in Lal Kitab, Swa Rin in Lal Kitab, Stri Rin in Lal Kitab, Dev Rin in Lal Kitab, Jalimana Rin, Kudarati Rin Mother’s Debt ( Matri Rin ) When Fourth House in the Horoscope is afflicted a person suffers from Mother’s Debt. Afflicted Moon is the indicator. Because of this Debt the person can have strained relations with the Mother or she could be suffering from ailments. The person suffers in the academic field. If and when associated with animals giving milk or trading in milk or water all his riches and wealth disappears because of some unforeseen events. If someone else tries to help the individual he himself is rendered incapable of doing it. The native tends to throw dirt or waste material in the Flush, or flows it in water, well or river. Self Debt ( Swa Rin ) When Fifth House in the Horoscope is afflicted a person suffers from Self-Debt. Afflicted Sun is the indicator. Because of this Debt the person becomes atheist and does not follow family traditions. A person rises high in status and serves the government but suddenly due to a stroke of misfortune all his wealth is lost. Some chronic diseases like ; heart diseases, pain in shoulders, physical weakness, difficulty in eyes severe so that the person suffers from it. One has to pay penalty in legal suits even though he is flawless. There may be an Agni Kund or Fire place underground or many openings in the roof for the entry of light. Paternal Debts ( Pitri Rin ) When Second, Fifth, Ninth or Twelfth House in the Horoscope is afflicted a person suffers from Paternal Debt. Afflicted Jupiter is the indicator. Because of this Debt the person dishonors or changes the family priests or Brahmins, destroys the place of worship and tends to cut the Peepal or Banyan tree. One has to carry the stigma of other’s evil deeds for no reason. Hair turn grey at an early age. Sometimes when in the family an elderly person’s hair starts graying, the yellow metal turns to black iron and iron translates itself into white ashes. In other words everything is lost with age. Debts to Relatives ( Rishtedari Rin ) When First and Eighth House in a Horoscope are afflicted, person suffers from Debts to relatives. Afflicted Mars is the indicator. Because of this Debt the person remains aloof and enjoys solitude. Someone in the family must have killed a pregnant cow or buffalo, poisoned some relative or set someone’s new house on fire. The person is against his relatives. Does not join in family celebrations and does not celebrate at home. Debts to Girl Child/Sisters ( Bahan / Ladki Ka Rin ) When Third and Sixth House in the Horoscope is afflicted a person suffers from Debt to girls or sisters. Afflicted Mercury is the indicator. Because of this Debt there will be bad and adverse results to wealth and life of the native when he is blessed with a son or a grandson. He will have no sisters or daughters or have bad relations with them or may be troubled with their sufferings. The person suffers in speech or has brain or nervous disorders. He can speak harshly or deliberately to hurt others. If there is a surviving daughter or sister, all riches vanish and a person becomes a pauper, at the time of their marriage or after marriage. The same might happen even after the birth of a son. One struggles till 48 yrs of age. The native swindles with females or girls or gets involved in the unethical act of selling or purchasing of innocent children. Debts to Females (Stri Rin ) When Seventh House in the Horoscope is afflicted, a person suffers from Debts to Females. Afflicted Venus is the indicator. Because of this Debt the person suffers in his marital life. In the family Women folks are beaten. Someone at some time might have killed a pregnant lady for selfish reasons. One is avert to keep pets, especially a cow. Main gate of the House or entrance will be from the South which will be harmful. Native might be a killer, posses House or machinery by cheating, snatching other’s possessions illegally and using for one’s own comfort. Benefic results of the progeny will be mild, holes in the skin, diseases in secret organs, Cremation of dead body at the time of marriage of anybody, having second marriage. Debts due to Evil Deeds ( Nirdayata ka Rin, Nirdayee Rin, Jalimana Rin) When Tenth House and Eleventh House in the Horoscope is afflicted a person suffers from Debts due to evil deeds. Afflicted Saturn is the indicator. This is a curse due to Tyarani, killing, murdering or shooting i.e., taking away lives of the innocent. Manipulating someone’s property and not paying for it. Because of this Debt the person is devoid of good and faithful servants or do not get into good service themselves. Untimely death of progeny or in-laws, fire accidents, not residing in the purchased House, Repairing stairs after purchasing a house, unnatural death by intake of poison or killed through weapons. Native is unable to purchase machinery or house even after giving advance, rusticated from the school or Examinations without any fault. Buys the land from the issueless person and constructs house on it. Debts during entire life time When Twelfth House in the Horoscope is afflicted a person suffers from Debts during entire Life Time. Afflicted Rahu is the indicator. This is a curse of children who are not allowed to born or aborted. This debt incurs even if some ancestors have betrayed or cheated their in laws or others in such a way that their entire family was destroyed. Because of this debt an individual has to struggle through out his lifetime. One does not enjoy any comfort or luxury. Interpersonal relationships become a cause of stress. There is a sudden turmoil in life. Some unforeseen event or mishap shatters good luck and with in a flick of a second a king turns into a pauper. All is lost as sometimes in natural calamities. A person tends to get penalty or imprisonment in court judgment without any fault, charges of cheating, theft, betrayal are labeled against the native. Flow of dirty and impure water below the corridor, accumulation of heaps of dust and waste material or filth in front and backside of the residence, Fire, theft, failure in life despite of hard work, asthama, epilepsy, unexpected or untimely death. Godly Debts ( Dev Rin, Kudarati Rin ) When Sixth House in the Horoscope is afflicted a person suffers from Godly Debts . Afflicted Mercury is the indicator. This is a curse from the religious place or religious person or because of not performing the ‘Mannat’ or what one had promised to offer to God after completion of the work. Because of this Debt the person is often devoid of progeny.A person is cheated whenever he puts faith on someone, kills the dogs, has urinary problems, accidents and unforeseen events during journey, has bad character. Native Receives adverse blessings from poor or saints. Pain in the back bone, Pain in the ears, dog bites.