Shiva Panchaakshara Stotra

Shiv Panchaakshari

(1)
nagendraharaya trilocanaya bhasmangaragaya mahesvaraya |
nityaya suddhaya digambaraya tasmai nakaraya namah sivaya || 1||

Salutations to Shiva, who wears the King of snakes as a garland, the Three-eyed God, whose body is smeared with ashes, the great Lord, the eternal and pure One, who wears the directions as His garment, and who is represented by the first letter ’na’. (1)

(2)
mandakini-salilacandana-carcitaya
nandisvara-pramathanatha- mahesvaraya |
mandarapuspa-bahupuspa-supujitaya
tasmai makaraya namah sivaya || 2||

I bow to Shiva, who has been worshipped with water from the Ganga (Mandakini-River) and anointed with sandalwood paste, the Lord of nandi, the Lord of the host of goblins and ghosts, the great Lord, who is worshiped with mandara and many other kinds of flowers, and who is represented by the syllable ‘ma’. (2)

(3)
sivaya gaurivadanabja-vrinda-
suryaya daksadhvaranasakaya |
srinilakanthaya vrisadhvajaya
tasmai sikaraya namah sivaya || 3||

Salutations to Shiva, who is all-auspiciousness, Who is the sun that causes the lotus face of Gauri (ParvatI) to blossom, Who is the destroyer of the Yajna of daksha, whose throat is blue (Nilakantha), whose flag bears the emblem of the bull, and who is represented by the syllable ‘si’. (3)

(4)
vasistha-kumbhodbhava-gautamaryamunindra-devarcitasekharaya |
candrarka-vaisvanaralocanaya tasmai vakaraya namah sivaya || 4||

Vasishhtha, Agastya, Gautama, and other venerable sages, and Indra and other Gods have worshipped the head of (Shiva's linga). I bow to that Shiva whose three eyes are the moon, sun and fire, and who is represented by the syllable ‘va’. (4)

(5)
yaksasvarupaya jatadharaya pinakahastaya sanatanaya |
divyaya devaya digambaraya tasmai yakaraya namah sivaya || 5||

Salutations to Shiva, who bears the form of a Yaksha, who has matted hair on His head, Who bears the Pinaka bow in His hand, the Primeval Lord, the brilliant God, who is Digambara (naked), and who is represented by the syllable ‘ya’. (5)

pancaksaramidam punyam yah pathecchivasannidhau |
sivalokamavapnoti sivena saha modate ||

Anyone who recites this sacred five-syllabled mantra,
(namah shivaya) - [om namo shivaya]
attains the abode of Shiva and rejoices there with Shiva.

Sadhana for Financial Matters

In Indian Mythology Kuber is lord of treasure. By worshiping Kuber, one may get betterment in financial matters and if Kuber Sadhana is done particularly in the night of Dhan Trodashi (Dhanteras before Deepawali or any Amavasya), Financial prosperity can be got immediately including luck, name & fame.

Requirement:

1. Pran Pratishthit Sri Kuber Yantra inscribed on Silver plate
2. Yellow Aasana
3. Tamra Patra for water
4. Gangajala
5. Deepak
6. Pure Ghee for Deepa

7. Flower- White Rose, Yellow Flower and Maala
8. Fruits of 5 types
9. Coconut
10. Gol Supaari – 11 piece
11. Paan – 5 leaves
12. Naivedya – Sweets etc
13. Ashtagandha and Anaar Kalam
14. Dhup, Googul or Agarbatti
15. Roli
16. Kalawa
17. Bronze or Siver Thali
18. Rudraksha Maala having 108 beads (rosary)

Procedure:

1. Keep Fasting or do Phalahaar as per your convenience;
2. Take bath in the evening (2-3 hrs after sunset) Wear Yellow cloth preferably Dhoti ;
3. Sit North facing on Yellow Aasana and purify yourself through Mantra ‘ Om apavitra pavitrova …’;
4. Keep Sri Kuber Yantra on Yellow Aasan at Puja Sthal
5. Prepare Swastik on Bronze or Siver Thali. Keep Akshata and one Gol Supari, wrapped in yellow cloth, in centre of Swastik. Anar kalam and Ashtagandh also should be kept in the Thali;
6. Do Puja by doing Ahavahan and offering gangajala, Chandana, Akshata, Phool, Kalava, Roli, Paan, Supari and Naivedya;
7. Start chanting Mantra (Om Yaksharaj Kuberay Namah) and keep preparing this Sri Kuber Yantra on Bhojpatra through Anar Kalam and Ashtagandha ink (prepared with Gangajal or Gulabjala) or if purchased Sri Kuber Yantra, just fill inscribed lines on the Yantra through Anaar Kalam and Ashtagandha ink.
8. Offer Nariyal & Naivedya to such prepared Sri Kuber Yantra while chanting the said Mantra.
9. Now chant Mantra ( Om Yakshaay Kuberaay Vaishvanaay Dhan Dhanyadhipatye Dhan Dhanya Samridhing Mein Dehi Daapay Swahaa) for 11 Mala i.e 11x108 times.
10. On completion of Japa, offer your pranam to Sri Kuber Yantra and Devata and do 7 times pradakshina.
11. Thereafter with great reverence wrap the yantra with the same yellow cloth and keep these in your cash box.

Vastushastra - A Science of Construction

Vaastu essentially deals with two energy sources the solar energy flux and geomagnetic energy flux. As we all know there are five basic elements in the whole world. They are the Earth, Water, Air, Fire(Heat & Light) and Sky(Cosmic). Vastu is a science of balancing these elements in the proper proportions for harmony. Vaastu is the art of correct settings one can place himself in such a manner as to derive maximum benefits. Vastu Shastra is also said as an ancient mystic science for designing and building. Vastu Shastra helps us to make our lives better and will secure from things going wrong.

Vastu Tips

If you are constructing house or purchasing flat, do consider on following Vaastu Tips :

Prayer Room - North-East corner of the house. Deity or image of god should not face the south direction. Ideal position for making prayer etc is east or west facing sitting.

Room of Head of the Family - South-West.

Master Bed Room - South-West corner of the house. If the house has more than one floor then, then it should be on the top most floor. The ceiling should be in level, this makes the energy of the room uniform, which in turn gives one a steady state of mind.

Children’s Room – North-West or west side. To have a better concentration they should have a separate study close to their bedrooms.

Drawing Room - North-West, South or west direction. The furniture should be kept in South and West directions. Open space should be maximum in North and East directions.

Study Room - The North-East, North-West, North, West, East are best for a study room. If the study room and place of worship room are adjacent then it is considered most beneficial. These directions attract the positive effects of Mercury increasing brain power, Jupiter increasing wisdom, Sun increasing ambition and Venus helps in bringing about creativity in new thoughts and ideas.

Dining Room - The dining room should be constructed in South-East. The dining room and kitchen should be on the same floor and it should be adjacent to the kitchen from the left. The entrance to the dining room and the main door should not be facing each other. The dining table should be square of rectangular in shape and should not be attached or folding against the wall.

Bathroom - West and South directions and the flow of its drains should be towards North-East.

Toilet - South or West. Never build toilets in the direction of eastern corner. Latrin seat should be NORTH-SOUTH so that face be towards south or West while sitting.

General Room - North-West.

Room for Guests – North-West

Room for Girl member – North-West

Kitchen - South-East. The face of the cook should be towards the East. The water tap in kitchen should be in the North-East direction. It is better if the stone on which food is cooked, is of red colour.

Store Room - Southern part of the building. Grain and other related commodities should be stored in the kitchen or in other rooms and cupboards. Things should not be stored in diwans and box beds because it effects the magnetic environment of the self and the room causing sleeping disorders.

Height of Rooms - Rooms in the northern part of the house should be larger than the rooms in the southern side by 6-9 inches, and lower by 1-3 inches. Height of rooms should ideally be, 12- 14 feet. Doors/Windows As far as doors are concerned, the main door should be larger than the inner doors and all doors should open towards the walls. All windows should be at least 3 feet 6 above ground level, and should be at the same level from the top. Window openings should be on the northern and eastern sides of the buildings

Daily Waste Storage - South-West corner of the kitchen.

Water Tank - North-West, but could be kept in West also.

Door - North and East. When someone enters, the waves emerging from the doors affect his / her mind because the magnetic waves always flow around us.

No Room - North-East. Room in this direction increases the possibility of getting female child.

No bedroom - South-East. Bedroom in this direction increases anger and deprives occupant from sound sleep and becomes prone to take wrong decision. Children also do not take interest in studies.

Minimum Vastu principles

1. Rooms should be of square or rectangular shape. These should be airy, well sun lighted and clean.
2. For Kitchen South-East Direction is preferable. Avoid keeping mirror in Kitchen;
3. For Bedrooms south & south west Directions are preferable. In the bed room, placement of Bed should be in such way that head be in East or South or South-West direction. Avoid keeping any water feature or plants in the bed room. Consider on colour of walls in bed room also.
4. Center place of home should be clean and vacant. Corners of room should be well lighted.
5. Heavy structure & Stairs should be in South-West Direction. Ladder to go up stair curved on the right side should be divided in to two parts. It should be constructed leaving north-east or south-west direction. Ladders stepping down towards north or west create waste of Lakshmi.
6. For worship, prayer or Meditation North-East Direction is preferable. Deity or image of god should not face the south direction. Ideal positions are such that you face east or west while praying.
7. Dining-room should be in proximity of kitchen but not exposed to the front door of house.
8. The seat in the latrin should be NORTH-SOUTH. Worshiping place should not be in proximity of latrin room.
9. Placement of computer should be made on user’s right side on the table.
10. Place an aquarium in the south-east corner in living room. Place a picture of bright sunrise on southern wall in living room. Place a picture of bright sunrise on southern wall in living room.

Vaastu Tips for Factory

1. The shape of the land, roads, uninterrupted availability of water and electric power etc. should be kept in mind.

2. According to `Vaastu Shastra` the main gate of factory should be kept in the East, North or North-East of the plot. All other doors can be kept in North-East, East, North or North-West.

3. The guardroom of the factory should be in North-West of the Northern gate and to the South-East of Eastern gate.

4. There must be open space in the North- East. The land of the factory should be elevated in South-West.

5. The store of the factory should be in the South-West.

6. The North-West corner should be used for car-parking.

7. The administrative block should either be in the North or in the East.

Vaastu Tips for office

1. Tips for office1. Money and valuables should be kept in an Almirah or safe facing north.

2. If north is blocked it can be cured with the help of regulators.

3. A boring or tube well in south is very harmful for finance.

4. A pit or under ground tank in south is also very harmful for finance.

5. Certain pictures of god goddess and proper placement of mirrors brings financial gains in the house.

6. Water flowing from north to east is very good.

7. A water fountain in the north east part of the house or factory is very good.

8. An aquarium with 9 gold fish and one black fish, in the north east corner/portion of the house or factory is very good.

Direction and Its Significance

East (Sun): - Gives wealth and all pleasures of life.

West (Saturn ) :- Is the rain God. He showers His blessings through rain and brings all round prosperity.

North ( Mercury ) :- Is the God of wealth. He grants us wealth and all comforts of life.

South ( Mars ) : - Is god of Death. He eradicates evils and grants all good things.

North East ( Jupiter) : -The Supreme Being - God. Grants wisdom, knowledge, all comforts and relieves all sufferings of all human beings.

North West (Moon ) :- Blesses us long life, health and strength. He is the basis of all life.

South East (Venus ) : - Gives us a beautiful personality and all the best in our lives.

South West (Dragon's Head) :- Vanishes the fear of enemies.

Rudraksha - One of Ancient Remedial Measure

Introduction

Rudraksha is considered as a holy bead possessing mystical and divine properties. It is a symbol of spirituality and mystic power. Mytholigically, it is related to Lord Shiva. There are various stories regarding the origin of Rudraksh in various Puranas. Ancient vedic scriptures like Shiva Purana, PadmaPurana (Chapter 57) Srimad Bagwata (Chapter III to VII ) Rudraksh Jabbalaoapanishad, Mantra Maharnava, etc. mentioned about the greatness and wonderful properties of Rudraksh beads. Rudraksha is nearly spherical in shape. Botanically it is known as Elaeocarpus Ganitrus Roxb. This holy bead has clefts on its surface which are called faces (mukhis). A Rudraksha beed may have many faces ranging from 1 to 38.

Rudraksh is combination of two words - 'RUDRA' and 'AKSHA'. Rudra is the name of Lord Shiva. Aksha means 'tear'. In 'Rudraksha Jabalopanishad ' Lord Shiva is saying to saint Bujandar that at the time of the universal deluge and catastrophe, my eyes were opened for thousand deva years (1 Deva Year is equal to our 365 yrs). In that period, the tears from my eyes dropped in some places of earth and produced Rudraksha trees. This is why, it is said that the seed of Rudraksh contains the secrets of entire evolution of the cosmos within it.

Rudraksha possesses electromagnetic power and it affects on spiritual, physical, mental and emotional level. Due to this very reason, Rudraksha Beads have been in use in India and other parts of world from ancient time for achieving well being on various levels. Its electromagnetic properties improve concentration and mental stamina. On wearing these beeds around the neck, feeling of calmness, peace & harmony comes within the wearer. It is so because Rudraksha is known for controlling and reducing stress levels, blood pressure, hypertension etc. Such properties of Rudrasha make it ideal for purifying thought process, focused meditation and other spiritual practices and rejuvenating human neuro physiology also.

As per the Vedic scriptures Rudraksha can nullify the effects of evil to a great extent. Rudraksha Beads are based in the Absolute Field of Consciousness and they manifest in the Relative Field for the good of all concerned to help in dissipation of sin and reduction of sufferings. Rudraksha of any mukhi (face) can never do any harm. The Rudraksha is worn for their specific benefits. These are much more powerful and can help achieve wonders, if energized and empowered through the right way.

Rudraksha is supposed to control heart beat and had a positive effect on Blood Pressure, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Palpitations and Lack of Concentration. Additional statements indicate an anti ageing property by wearing Rudraksha and that the different 1 Mukhi to 15 Mukhi Beads have specific powers and have powerful Electromagnetic, Paramagnetic and Inductive properties that vary for different Mukhi or Facets.

Rudraksha of different faces are used for different purposes. For example 1mukhi Rudraksha is understood best suitable for one thing while two mukhi is for different thing while three mukhi is for another thing. Every mukhi Rudraksha has been found in harmony with particular planets. It is believed that if properly charged Rudraksha corresponding with trouble-giving planet is worn, the malefic effects of that planet is reduced and that planet begins to favour or becomes neutral and abstains from creating hindrance. Sometimes Rudraksha may prove more effective than gems & stones.

Use of Rudraksha

1 Mukhi : It is represented by Sun or Surya. This effectively controls the malefic effects of Sun. Astrologically it said to cure the malefic effects of Sun in Physical level such as Diseases of right eye, head ache, ear ailments, bowel problems, bone weakness etc and in the spiritual level such as lack of confidence, charisma, personal power, leadership qualities and prosperity. The Sun is pleased with the wearer and any obstacles in his path to lead a rich and powerful life is removed.

Specific Mantra: "Om Namah Shivaya, Om Hreem Namah".

2 Mukhis : Its ruling planet is moon. This Rudraksha effectively controls the malefic effects of Moon such as diseases of Left eye, kidney, intestine in physical level and in the spiritual level such as lack of harmony in relationship etc.

Specific Mantra: "Shree Gauri Shankaraya Namah", 'Om Namah'

3 Mukhis: Its ruling planet is Mars. This Rudraksha controls malefic effects of Mars and proves helpful in cure of blood, blood pressure, weakness, disturbed menstrual cycle, kidney etc .in the physical level and in the spiritual level such as depression, negative feelings, guilt feelings, inferiority complexes etc.

Specific Mantra: "O Kleem Namah, Om Namah Shivaya"

4 Mukhis: With this Rudraksha Mercury is synchronized. This represents Goddess Saraswati and Brahma also. It brings relief from the malefic effects of mercury viz intellectual dullness of mind, lack of grasping and understanding power, difficulty in effective communication and also neurotic conditions of mind. This Mukhi nullifies the malefic effects of mercury and pleases Goddess Saraswati. This mukhi also governs logical and concrete and structural thinking.

Specific Mantra: "Om Hreem Namah"

5 Mukhis: Its ruling planet is Jupiter who governs knowledge and glamour, bone-marrow, liver, feet, thigh, religion, money and material. Malefic effect of Jupiter is considered to cause lack of peace of mind, utter poverty, lack of harmony, diseases of fat, Kidney, thigh, ear, diabetes etc. This mukhi is therefore suggested to sublimate the malefic effects of Jupiter.

Specific Mantra: "Om Namah Shivaya","Om Hreem Namah"

6 Mukhis: Its ruling planet is Venus who governs Genital organs Throat, Valor, Sexual pleasure, Love, Music etc. Six-Mukhi Rudraksha sublimates the malefic effects of Venus.

Specific Mantra: "Swami Kaartikeya Namah","Om Hreem Hum Namah"

7 Mukhis: It corresponds to Saturn .It sublimates the malefic effects of Shani such as Disease & Death occurring suddenly without any cause ,impotency ,cold , obstruction, hopelessness, Despair, delay in achievements, long time disease ,scarcity ,worry etc.

Specific Mantra: "Om MahaLaxmi Namah","Om Hum Namah"

8 Mukhis: It is linked to Rahu hence helpful in sublimating the malefic effects of Rahu who is held responsible for causing sudden trouble, diseases of lung, feet, skin, eye catarrhisis, hydrocel, airtracia etc. Snake bites are also the result of malefic effects of Rahu.

Specific Mantra: "Om Hum Namah, Om Ganeshaya Namah"

9 Mukhis: Ketu corresponds to 9-mukhi Rudraksha. This mukhi is beneficial to sublimate the ill effects of Ketu. Ketu inflicts the diseases of lung, fever, eye-pain, bowel pain, skin disease, body pain etc.

Specific Mantra: "Nav Durgayi Namah","Om Hreem Hum Namah"

10 Mukhis: This mukhi has no ruling planets and is held to control all planets. This mukhi gives its wearer a sense of security.

Specific Mantra: "Shree Narayanaaye Namah"," Shree Vishnavai Namah","Om Hreem Namah"

11 Mukhis: It also has no particular ruling planet. It induces courage and confidence in the wearer to leads an adventurous life. It is also helpful in meditation and removes problem of Yogic practices.

Specific Mantra: "Om Shree Rudraya Namah","Om Hreem Hum Namah"

12 Mukhis: Its effect is similar to 1 mukhi and It is in synchronicity is with Sun.

Specific Mantra: "Shree Suryay Namah" "Om Krown Kshown Rown Namah"

13 Mukhis: Its effects is similar to that of 6 mukhi. It is helpful for meditation and spiritual attainments. It is suggested to cause material upliftment

Specific Mantra: "Om Hreem Namah"

14 Mukhis: Ruling planet is Saturn. Improves intuitive thinking. It is held to sublimate the malefic effects of Saturn .
Specific Mantra: "Om Hreem Namah"


15 Mukhi : The impact on wearers mind by this bead is similar to that of 14 mukhi like improving Intuitive ,Abstract and Lateral thinking in addition the wearer finds high energy levels to put into action his thoughts and ideas.

Specific Mantra: "Om Hreem Namah"

9 Step to charge/ energize the Rudraksha

Step-1: Immerse Rudraksha in oil overnight. In the morning at the time of puja wash Rudraksha with Panchamrit, keep chanting "Om Namah Shivay".

Step-2: Now wash Rudraksha with pure water and star chanting Sadyojaat Mantra which is as follows.

"Om Sadyojaatam Prapadyaami Sadyojataajava Namah.
Bhave Bhavenaati Bhave Bhavasvamaam Bhavodbhavay Namah".

Step-3: After this, rub sandalwood paste, Ashatgandha (mixture of eight fragrances) and kesar(saffron) on the Rudraksha and start chanting the following Vaamdev Mantra.

"Om Vamdevaya Namo Jyeshthaay Namah Shreshthay
Namo Rudraay Namah Kaalay Namah Kala
Vikarannaay Namo Bal Vikaranaay Namo Balaay
Namo Bala Pramathanaay Namo Sarva Bhoot
Damanaay Namo Manomanaay Namah".

Step-4: Offer incense and start chanting following Aghor Mantra.

"Om Aghorebhyo Ghorebhyo Ghor Ghor Tarebhaya
Sarvebhya Sarva Sharvvebhyo Namaste Astu Rudra Roopebhyah".

Step-5: Start smearing the Rudraksha with saffron and chanting the followingTatpurush Mantra also.

"Om Tatpurushaay Vidmahe Mahadevaay Dheemahi
Tanno Rudrah Prachodayaat".

Step-6: Now chant Eeshaan Mantra on each Rudraksha.

"Om Eeshaanah Sarvavidyaanam Eeshwar
Sarvabhootaanaam Brahmaadipati Brahmanaadhipati Brahma Shivome Astu Sadaa Shivom".

Step-7: After this, chant the specific mantra given above for each respective mukhi Rudraksha.

Step-8: Penultimate step is chanting of Maha Mrityunjaya mantra nine times

"Om Trayambakam yajamahe Sugandim Pusitivardhanum, Urvakamiv Bandhananmritormukhiya Ma amritat "

Step-9: Finally, after completing the steps mentioned above join both palms in a namaskar mudra and then chant

"Maale Maale Mahaa Maale Sarvashakti Samanvite Chaturvargaa Tvayinyistah Tasmaan Me Siddhidaa Bhav".

Progeny in Vedic Astrology

Marriage of a couple is understood successful if a child takes birth in their family. Astrologically when we have to see the promise of child birth, we'll have to check first their procreative power. The men’s strength for impregnation depends on the Sun and the strength of the semen on Venus. The sound condition of the ovary in female is indicated by the Moon while the fitness of the ovum is shown by Mars. The conception takes place when the seed (Father) is healthy and the soil (Mother) is fertile.

Relevant houses:
2nd House – Family and its expansion.
5th House – Children in general and Conception of 1st child in female chart.
6th House – Labour pain in Female horoscope.
7th House – 2nd Child or conception in female chart.
8th House – Operation.
9th House – 3 Child or conception in female kundali
11th House – fulfillment of desire and it is also 5th house from partner’s house i.e. 7th house.
12th House – Hospitalization.

Relevant Planets:
Jupiter is Putrakarka. Venus is Sperm. Relevant house lords are primary or secondary functional significators. Ketu is abortive. Natural malefic and functional malefics are hinderance in child birth. Mercury and Saturn are impotent planets.

Relevant Signs:
Aries, Gemini, Leo and Virgo are barren signs.

To judge anything about progeny or children, following factors are important:
Fifth house and its lord .
Naisargika Putrakaraka, i.e. Jupiter, Sun, Venus, Moon and Mars.
Lords of Lagna, 5th House and dispositor of 5L and Jupiter.
Lords of Navamsha of Jupiter, 5L and 7L.
Planets occupying and aspecting the 5H/L.
Divisional chart Saptamsha.
9th house, by the principle of bhavat bhavam.
Operational Dasha Period.

MALEFIC YOGAS & REMEDIES

Yoga means a combination or conjunction of planets. While Positive Yogas impart strength to the horoscope, Negative Yogas mar and destroy all the postive results bequethed by the positive combinations. Prognostication is difficult normally, as all horoscopes are a mixture of positive and negative indications and influences.

As Vedic Astrology is a revealed Science, revealed to the Seers in Yogic flashes of heightened Consciousness, the remedies prescribed are effective and can ward off negative influences and make man actualise his potential, both material and spiritual, which are the obverse and the reverse of the same coin of Life ! What the Seers hear is only an infinitesimal portion of the Infinite Vedas ( Ananta Vai Veda )!

Amavasi Yoga - This Yoga manifests when the Moon is proximate to the Sun. All planets when they near the Sun, lose their virility and become combust. The conjunction of Luna and Sol is known as Amavasi or New Moon. ( Its opposite phenomenon is the Luni-Solar opposition, Pournami or Full Moon ). The native born under Amavasi Yoga becomes weak mentally, as mental strength can only be bestowed by a powerful ( powerful in digit strength ) Moon ! If Moon comes within 72 degrees of the Sun, she is said to be devoid of digit strength. All the significations associated with the Moon suffer as Moon comes within 72 degrees of the Sun. The Moon signifies Mother & Mind ( Mano Matharo Sheetharashmi ). If the Moon is afflicted, there is danger to the native's mother as well. ( Of course, the 4 H also should be taken into consideration ). An afflicted Moon can also mean that the native will not rise high in the political sphere, as Moon is the Queen in the Celestial Government ( Rajanou Ravi Sheethagu ) ! Amavasi means that the Moon is afflicted by the Sun, who is considered as a natural malefic in VA. Mind will go through depressive Black Holes for the native. Remedial Astrology has it that such natives should fast on Mondays ( Monday being Dies Luna or Day of Moon ) & consecrate to the Divine Mother on Mondays, wear Moonstone or Coral, wear the Soma Talisman & perform Soma Homa ( Soma being the name of Luna ), with the Soma Mantra !

Nisva Yoga - This Yoga manifests when the 2 L ( 2nd lord ) is in the adverse 6,8,12 houses. Sva means Wealth and Nisva means one devoid of wealth, as 2 H is the House of Wealth !. This is a problematic Yoga, as Wealth is something highly fancied by this world ! ( This world is a Vanity Fair ). Remedies are propitiating the 2 L (Second Lord) with his Mantra, Yantra & Homa, fasting on his Day ( Sunday - Sun;Monday - Moon; : Tuesday - Mars; Wednesday - Mercury; Thursday - Jove; Friday - Venus & Saturday - Saturn ).

Nirbhaya Yoga - This Yoga manifests when the 9 L is in the adverse 6,8,12 houses. This is another problematic Yoga as 9 H rules Fortune. Luck or Fortune is said to be the greatest quality ( Bhagyanvitha Sarva Gunari Upetha ) and lack of it can lead to a chaotic life. Remedies for this are propitiation of the 9 L on his Day with his Mantra, Yantra & Homa, fasting on his Day and consecrating to the Lord on his Day. Bhagya Sooktha Mantra can be used to counteract this malefic Yoga.

Daridra Yoga - When the 11 L is in the adverse 6, 8, 12 houses, this Yoga manifests. The 11 H is said to be the House of Gains and House for the fulfillment of all desires. ( Abheeshta Labham Khalu Sarvamethath ). Remedies for this are propitiation of the 11 L on his Day with his Mantra, Yantra & Homa, fasting on his Day and consecrating to the Divine on his Day. Lakshmi Mantra can be used to counteract this Yoga.

Dur Yoga - When the 10 L is in the adverse 6, 8, 12 houses, this Yoga manifests. The 10 H is the most important House as it rules Profession. This destructive Yoga can be a formidable block as the native works hard and finds no result ! Remedies for this are propitiation of the 10 L on his Day with his Mantra, Yantra & Homa, fasting on his Day and consecrating to the Divine on his Day.

Sakata Yoga - This Yoga manifests when Jupiter and Moon are in 6/8 or 2/12 from each other. Sakata means a wheel in Sanskrit and the native's fortunes will fluctuate like a wheel. He will be led through dire vicissitudes. Jupiter angular to the Moon is Kesari Yoga, a yoga which is diametrically opposite to this Yoga. Sakata Yoga can create financial stringency. Remedies for this are propitiation of the 10 L on his Day with his Mantra, Yantra & Homa & fasting on his Day. Sree Sooktha Mantra can be used to counteract this Yoga. Cancellational factor is an angular Jupiter, angular to the Asc and if so, the native becomes a regal person !

Kalasarpa Yoga - When all planets are hemmed in between the North Node & South Node, this Yoga manifests. Till 34, the native struggles hard in life and in Life there will be occasional dips. Even though some scholars opine that K Y is valid only in Mundane Astrology, this Yoga is found to be destructive in Natal Astrology as well. Remedies include performing a Kalasarpa Homa and wearing the Kalasarpa Talisman and chanting the mantras of both Rahu & Ketu

Asura Yoga - When benefics occupy the 8 H, this Yoga manifests. Asu means the sensory organs and one born in A Y will have sufficient sensory enjoyments. Fate has given the native all the resources to enjoy life fully. For a hedonist, this Yoga is Heaven but for a spiritual aspirant, this Yoga is a big block as it can hinder his spiritual progress, his goal being Self Actualisation ! Only from a spiritual perspective have we included this Yoga as a Negative Yoga.

Kemadruma Yoga - This Yoga manifest when the Signs on either sides of Luna are unoccupied. The person born under this Yoga is dirty, sorrowful, low-minded and devoid of wealth ( Kemadrume Malina Dukhitha Neecha Nisva ). Tripura Mantra can be used to counteract this

Yoga. Soma Homa & Yantra can be useful in nullifying this Yoga.
Papa Karthari Yoga - This Yoga manifests when a house or a planet is hemmed in between 2 malefics. If the Ascendant ( Personality, Fame ) is hemmed in between malefics , in a P K Y, there may be even suicidal tendencies. Same is the case if the Moon is in P K Y. If Sun is in P K Y, father's physical & mental health becomes a problem. If Moon is so positioned, mother's. If a House or Bhava is in PKY, then the significations of that House or Bhava suffer. If the 2 H is in P K Y, then the native will have dire vicissitudes. If the Asc is in PKY, then the native's health becomes a problem. Remedial Astrology has it that the afflicted planet or house should be propitiated with the respective ( the planet's or the House lord's ) Mantra, Yantra & Homa.

Malefics in Houses
Malefics vitiate the House it tenants. Natural benefics are Jupiter, Venus, Moon & Mercury. Moon waning is malefic and so is a malefic associated Mercury. Jupiter & Venus become malefics when afflicted by angular ownership ( Kendradhipatya Dosha ).

If the Ascendant is vitiated by a malefic, the native suffers from the hallucination of defeat ( Lagne Papagathe Parajaya Bhaya Siroruja ). There may be affliction to the head. If 2 H, wealth will be afflicted. If 3 H, younger coborns become inimical. If 4 H, mother and conveyances. If 5 H, children. If 6 H, enemies attack the native. If 7 H, life partner creates problems. If 8 H, hindrances and obstacles on the way. If 9 H, Luck will be found wanting. If 10 H, problems in the professional sphere. If 11 H, gains will be difficult to come by. If 12 H, hidden enemies attack the native. There may be even incarceration. Remedial Astrology has it that the afflicted house lord should be propitiated with the respective Mantra, Yantra & Homa.

While evaluating the Yogas, one should check whether cancellational factors are there or not. Cancellation of Kemadruma Yoga goes under the name Kemadruma Bhanga Yoga and a person born under this Yoga becomes a royal personage , like one born in Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga ( Kemadrume Bhavathi Mangala Suprasiddhi ). A powerful Jupiterian aspect can also destroy negativity. Jupiter in the Ascendant or an angular Jupiter can also remove a lot of negativity. Great care must be taken before predicting the effects of negative yogas, as cancellation of a Negative Yoga becomes a Positive Yoga !

SHRAPIT & PITRA DOSHA

Shrapit Doshas/Shrapit Yoga
The word shrapit means the one who has been cursed. Shrapit dosha occurs when in the single sign of your horoscope, both Saturn and Rahu are present. It happens because of the wrong deeds that you have done in your past life. Because of Shrapit doshas in your chart you will not get the good result even if your present birth chart is showing good combinations of the planets. But like Kaalsarpa dosha there is no roots of Shrapit yoga in ancient astrology. Even in Lal Kitab (Red Book) Rahu and Saturn when come together are called Nagmani (Snake' jewel) that is considered good. Person with this combination will have lots of black money.
This Shrapit Dosha nivaran puja is performed for removing past life karma Doshas.

PITRA DOSHA
Now if our ancestors have done something bad then we will suffer from Pitra dosha or paitrik dosha. It is because of the position of Saturn and Rahu that pitra dosha in the category of Indian astrology doshas occur. Sun according to vedic astrology is the father and moon is the mother whereas Rahu and Saturn are the enemies of these two. So if Sun/Moon, Rahu and Saturn are in same house then pitra dosha occurs. You will not progress because of this dosha.

There are many ways by which Pitru Dosh can occur. According to general information from various Puran, Pitru Dosh occurs when the soul of our ancestors and departed forefathers does not get peace ( shanti ) due to any of the following main reason, and there may be others.

(1) Bad deeds ( bad karma ) of our ancestors in earlier life, knowingly or unknowingly, are embarrassing their souls,
(2) Bad deeds ( bad karma ) of children, knowingly or unknowingly, are embarrassing the soul of ancestors,
(3) Lack of fulfilments of parental desires of our ancestors,
(4) A sudden and unnatural death of any relative ancestors in early age,
(5) If someone fails to remember and honour the ancestors properly,
(6) If certain wishes are remained attached with the soul of the ancestors, etc.
Pitru Dosha occurs if any ancestors up to the 7th generation on the father’s side and up to the 4th generation on the mother’s side have expired at an early age or have had an unnatural death.
This yoga is formed when Rahu and Ketu are with any of the Luminaries and are placed in the 6th, 8th and the 12th house. Many a times, this yoga is also formed in the 5th house and if other planets do not show any beneficial aspects, this yoga does not allow a person to progress at all.
Simple ways to identify Pitru Dosh
Astrological combinations and calculations are used to precisely find out the exact problem and related solution of Pitru Dosh. Such astrological calculations are good, but they are far more complex and hard to understand for a common man.

Then how a common man can identify if he is under the bad influences of Pitru Dosh ? Well, there are some signs and methods given in the ancient texts, which help a person in identifying Pitru Dosh. Following are the most important signs to identify the existence of Pitru Dosh.
1. Children are falling sick repeatedly.
2. The couple has problem in conceiving the child, i.e. problem in getting pregnant.
3. Repeated miscarriages.
4. Quarrels among family members without any reasonable reason.
5. The person's educational and career growth is obstructed.
6. Disruption in educational and career growth and success.

Simple Remedies of Pitru Dosha
1. Every Saturday, make rice balls by mixing cooked rice and ghee. Feed these rice balls to crows and fish.
2.Unconditional services to parents, old-age needy persons, sweeper and poor people are recommended. The person should try not to get angry in this life and try not to engage in any kind of quarrels in his lifetime.
3.Worshipping Lord Vishnu, specially the form of Sri Ram, is also advised for Pitru Dosh Nivaran.
4.Perform Kanya Daan ( perform the marriage of a girl ), if possible for a Brahmin Kanya(Or any Poor family)
5.Perform Rudrabhishek ( Rudra Abhishek ) in the name of the KUL or ancestors.

Rituals for Remedy Of Pitru Dosha
There are some rituals to be performed to ward off the evil effects of these yogas.
One of them is Narayan Nagbali Pooja. This pooja gives relief to a great extent. This pooja is performed at a few prescribed Indian locations such as: (1) Trambakeshwar in Nashik, (2) Chandod near Vadodara in Gujarat, (3) Kala Hasti in Tamil Nadu and at (4) Haridwar.
It is very important to note that these poojas have to be performed at the places mentioned. Trambakeshwar has the pride of place as mentioned in our Puranas. The priests available at Tranbakeshwar are highly organised and perform the pooja very nicely. The Pooja lasts for 3 days.
If such is the situation, my humble request would be that this Pooja should be performed.
This pooja has given relief to many and the auther of this blog too has experienced this effect.
If you are from North India, you may go to Haridwar on Amavasya day for Pitra Tarpan Ritual.
Other Upaya: On any somwati amavaasya( when there is amaavasyaa and also monday) go to peepal tree,offer one janeu to tree and one to Lord Vishnu.Pray to tree and Lord Vishnu.Then do 108 Parikrama of tree,with each Parikrama offer a sweet to tree.While doing Parikrama continuously chant the mantra " OM NAMO BHAGAWATE VAASUDEWAAYA".After doing parikrama again pray to peepal tree and Lord Vishnu and seek forgiveness.

One more remedy is to feed crows and fish with rice mixed with gee and made into balls on every Saturday.