Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a decrease in the density of bone reducing its strength and resulting in fragile bones. Osteoporosis literally leads to abnormally porous bone that is compressible, like a sponge. This disorder of the skeleton weakens the bone and results in frequent fractures (breaks) in the …

Among all astrological factors, weekday (in Sanskrit: Vaara) is the most common element that is known and used by everyone for his daily affairs. Interestingly, perhaps fortunately, there exists no difference between orders of weekday names. That is, a Sunday is Sunday, and a Monday is Monday, throughout the world. …

“If one has realized one’s self here, truth is fulfilled; if one does not realize one’s self here, it is a supremely GREAT loss. Reflecting upon the self in every experience the wise transcend this world and immortality (Self)”. -Kenopanishad, Cp2 (5) Introduction Each planet, Rasi (Sign) and Bhava (house) …

While reading commentary of Brihat Jataka, it appears that Varahamihira succinctly maintains a dasa system that is built upon planetary positions in kendra, panaphara and apoklima houses. It is different from Naisargika Dasa. Unfortunately, most of the Jyotish learners of present day think Brihat Jataka merely presents Naisargika Dasa which …

Varshaphal[1] charts are intended to give a microscopic viewpoint of the chart of the individual karmic pattern of the individual. Literally, Varshaphal means “fruit of the year”. The Varshaphal chart, at least as I was taught, was never intended to be a chart that was interpreted independently of the annual …

Rhetorius the Egyptian was a noted classical astrologer of early Byzantine era, who enlightened us from the lost Treasuries of Antiochus. There exist varied claims about the time of Rhetorius. Famous scholar and translator James Holden in his ‘History of Horoscopic Astrology’ maintains that Rhetorius the Egyptian lived around 505 …

Prasana Marga annunciates following seven yogas, which lays down the basis of formation of yogas of all categories:                                    Chapter Nine-Sloka: 49, 50, 51 and 52: There are seven varieties of yogas: a. those …

Starry sky has always fascinated humans for millennia. The relics and remains of the antiquity are evident of the significance of sky. Modern research works unveil that many ancient beliefs were primarily outcome of star lore. Later the computation and calculation of the planets, eclipses, arrival of new years, and …

Awakening the Inner Sense – Some Methods &  Meditation Objects What we know as our weekday is a tide of miscellaneous information which we receive with our five senses and put together to an integral picture in the brain. The sense organs are the gates of our body – they …

2007 S. Patel, one the most respected astrologers from India, passed away on Aug 14, 2007. He was born December 31, 1915. Mr. Patel was part of a generation of astrologers from India who opened up the subject of Jyotisha or Vedic Astrology to a Western audience—and provided a great …