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Astrological Remedies
Author:KrishnaDarshanAlanWiuker
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OneoftherolesofVedicastrologersistoidentifytheafflictingplanetsinthebirthchart,butalso
to advise and prescribe methods to alleviate or counteract those negative effects or sufferings
causedbythoseadverseplanets.
Those alleviating remedial measures are called "Upayes" or "Upayas". First we have to
understandthenotionof"fixed"andnonFixedkarmas.TheKarmascanbeclassifiedin3ways,
accordingtothepossibilitiesofchangingit:
DridhaorFixkarma,isthekarmawhichisverydifficultorimpossibletoavoidorchange(only
Divinegracecoulddoit)
It is identified in the birth chart when there are many adverse indications showing the same
affliction,usuallyrepeatedonthedivisionalcharts,repeatedfromthemoonascendant(Chandra
lagna) and without any benefic aspects of other planets or other placements suggesting the
contrary.Themoretheindicationsshowingthesamethinginthechart,themoredifficultitwill
betochangeoravoidtheresults.
Ifthesameindicationisshownreadingthechartfromlagna,ChandralagnaandSuryalagnaat
thesametime(sudharshanachakra)andtherearenoalleviatingfactorsoraspects,thesituation
maybeextremelydifficulttochange.
Adridhaornonfixedkarmais the karma which can be change with a minimum effort, or the
effectdoesntlastlongenoughtocreateaproblem.
This can happen when there are actions done in the past which neutralize or compensate each
other.
An example of that: suppose someone has done a wrong action like stealing in a past life, but
after that he has also done a lot of charity and help to other people. He may still have to
experiencesomenegativeresultfromthewrongaction,perhapsbeingstolenorloosesomething
dear,butbecauseoftheotherandpredominantgoodactionshemaygetunexpecteddonations,
wealth,gethelpfromothersandrecoverthelost.
Thiscanbeseenonthechartwhenthereisanaffliction,buttherearemanyotherfactorswhich
blessthehouseorindicatetheoppositeresult.Forexample,letssay,thereisanegativeplanet
placedonacertainhouse,buttherulerofthehouseisexaltedonanothergoodhouse,hemmed
betweentwo benefic planets, and aspectedby more thanone benefic planet. The problem may
stillhavetobeexperiencedandwillmanifestincertaintimeofthelife,butitcanbeovercome
easilyoreventurnedintosomethinggoodattheend.
DridhaAdridhaisthemixedkindofsituation,whenthekarmacanbechanged,butonlyafter
intenseandprolongedeffort.
Supposeyouseeseveraladverseindicationsofafflictiontoacertainhouseorareaoflifeinthe
birthchart,buttherearesomebeneficplanetsaspectingitorsomeotheralleviatingfactorinthe
chart.
Mostpeopleschartisofthatkind,amixedkarma.ItisherethatfindingtherighttypeofUpaye
canbeveryhelpfulfortheperson.
OnekeytofindthemostappropriateUpayeistoseewhicharetheplanetsthatarebeneficialin
thechart,andespeciallythoseplanetsthatarethrowinggoodbeneficaspectstoanafflictedarea
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ofthechart,andfindthewaytoboostthem,strengthoramplifytheirsignification.
Forexample,ifVenusisabeneficplanetforachartandisaspectinganafflictedplanetorhouse,
itmayindicatethattheremedywillberelatedwithVenussignifications,andtheremedycouldbe
BhaktiYoga,Kirtan,Pujas,openingtheheartandlove,beingmoresocial,listenorplaymusic,
arts,wearingappropriateGemstones,aromatherapy,etcetera.
IfSaturnisabeneficinfluenceandhelponthechart,thenitmayindicatethattheremedyismore
related with the strengthening of the selfdiscipline, responsibility, austerity, selfless service,
fastingandetcetera.
Howtheastrologicalremedieswork
Theplanetsarenorjustphysicalmassesofmatterfloatingonthespace.Theyaretremendously
powerfulastralenergiesor psychic forces which affect us in our astral body, the subtle energy
andpsychicfieldsurroundingandinterpenetratingourphysicalbody.
Theplanetaryenergiescreateapattern,ashapeandacombinationsofcolorsinourastralbody,
whichirradiatesandattractsasimilarenergytowardsit.
Thedifferentplanetscontributetothecoloroftheauraandthatcolorandvibratorywavelengthis
relatedwithourthoughts,feelings,health,andthesituationsweattracttoourlife.
The Upayes work by managing or changing those astral influences in our own astral body,
strengthening or diminishing certain colors, frequencies or wavelengths like creating a kind of
protectiveshield.
ThereareseveraltypesofUpayesorremedies:
Someofthemare:
YOGA
MANTRAS
Yantras
YagyasANDBIDDING
USEOFGEMSTONES
AUSTERITIES,ANDFASTS
DONATIONS

YOGA
ThemostimportantUpayeorwaywecanpurifyandenlightenourastralbodyisYoga
Please dont understand here the word Yoga as just a form of physical exercise, as it is
commonlyunderstoodinthewest.
Even though the physical practices or asanas are a very important part of it and they
themselves can bring important changes in the astral body and the mind, Yoga also
includesadisciplineofthemind,emotions,subtleenergies,actions,behavior,thepractice
ofmeditationandmostimportant,atotalsurrendertoGod.
Yogagoesrighttothesourceofthehumanproblemswhichisthespiritualignoranceandit
gives tools to change the thought and behavior patterns that are associated with the
negative planets. For each planet and actually for each planetary combination or each
individualchartsituationtheastrologerhastofindwhichistheappropriateYoga,andgive
therightkindofspiritualadvicefortheconsultant.
Insomecasesitmaybemoremeditation,inothercaseitmaybemoretowardsdevotion
and developing pure and selfless love (Bhakti Yoga), in others the practice of asanas or
bodypostures,ordifferentbreathingexercisesandpranayama,orthepathofkarmayoga,
selfless service and detachment in action, Jnana yoga, Kundalini yoga, etcetera, or most
probablyacertaincombinationofmorethanonepath.
All those teachings and techniques are based on the developing of selfdiscipline of the
mindandemotionstobringthemfromagrosslevelintoatunewiththeDivinemindand
Dharmaorcosmicorder.
PleasereadmyarticleYoga,meditationandJyotishforsomemoredetailedexplanations
abouthoweachYogaworks.
EventhoughTheyogicdisciplinesaretheonesthatgototheverysourceoftheproblems,
theycanbe themost difficult to practice for the majority of people, who just expect the
astrologertogivehimsomequickandeasysolution,amagicformulae,whereastheyogic
remediesrequireachangeoflifestyleandrigorousdisciplinesustainedoveralongperiod
oftime.
Itislikeinacaseofapersonsufferingfromcoughgoestoadoctorandaskforaremedy.
Thegooddoctortellshim:quitsmokinganddobreathingexerciseseveryday.Butthe
patientdoesntwanttogiveuphishabitandlooksforanotherdoctorwhojustgiveshima
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coughpill.
Thereisnothingwrongwiththecoughpills,butinthatcaseitdoesntgotothesourceof
theproblem.
Inthesameway,allhumanproblemsarecausedbythefactofnotbeingawareandintune
withtheirSoulordivinenature.Thisiscalledspiritualignorance,whichisthecauseofall
karmasandwrongactionswhichleadtopaineitherinthislifeoronafutureone.
Whenweseeanafflictingplanetonabirthchart,itis showing something we havedone
wrongonthepastlivesandweneedtoacknowledgeandchangeinthislife.Theafflicting
planetsareinfact,teachers.ItistheroleofJyotishtorecognizetheafflictingplanetsand
theirassociatedkarmastoprescribetherightdiscipline.
EachafflictedorafflictingPlanetisshowinganeedtolearncertainlessonortostrength
certainaspectofthemindandpersonality.
Understandingthatisthekeytotheuseofastrologyasahealingpath.
Ofcourseeachcharthastobeanalyzedindividuallyandasawhole,andthehouseswhich
those planets afflict may show different areas of life in which the meaning has to be
applied,butsomeofthemainrelationshipbetweentheplanetsandtheneededlessonsto
learnare:
Sun:
Working out some ego issues. Understanding who we really are, understanding the true
natureoftheSoul.MeditateontheAtmanorinnerSelf,findingthepeaceandlightwithin
theSelf.
AweakSunmayshowlackofselfesteem,butatoostrongSunbadlyplacedcanshowa
toostrongegoandaselfishpersonality.
Learninghowtouseandrelatewithpower,positionandauthorityinaDharmicway.
LearningtorespecttheFatherandelders,andhealtherelationshipwiththem.
Sun:
Working out some ego issues. Understanding who we really are, understanding the true
natureoftheSoul.MeditateontheAtmanorinnerSelf,findingthepeaceandlightwithin
theSelf.
AweakSunmayshowlackofselfesteem,butatoostrongSunbadlyplacedcanshowa
toostrongegoandaselfishpersonality.
Learninghowtouseandrelatewithpower,positionandauthorityinaDharmicway.
LearningtorespecttheFatherandelders,andhealtherelationshipwiththem.
Moon:
Learningtocontrolandpurifythemindandemotions.
Developmentalpeacethroughmeditation.
Issueswiththemotherfrombadkarmatoher.
Respectmother,motherhoodandwoman.UpliftandchanneltheemotionstroughBhakti,
pureloveanddevotiontoGod.
Mars:
Develop courage and initiative without a selfish purpose learn to relax, calm down and
practice non violence, control anger and use of energy, physical and mental strength for
defenseofdharmicprinciplesalone.
There may be a tendency to try to impose your will to others by force, a dictatorial or
tyrannicalnaturewhichhastobechanged.
Protect righteousness and justice. Destroy and detach from unnecessary possessions or
negativepatterns.Separatefromthewickedandignorant.Developaonepointedmind.
PracticeHathaYogaandrelaxationtechniques.
Mercury:
Learn discrimination and proper use of intellect. Apply intelligence for spiritual and
selflesspurposes.
Sublimate the intellect into intuition. Learn to deal honestly on business. Speak the truth
alone.Aspireforknowledgeandimpartknowledgetoothersselflessly.
PracticeofGanayogaandstudyofVedantaphilosophyunderacompetentteacher.
Jupiter:
Developamaturefaith,philosophyandbelievesystem,being practicalatthe sametime.
Learnproperrelationshipwithteachers.Respectandsupportreligiouspeopleandvalues.
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Followdharma,righteousnessandjusticeindailylife.Acceptanhonest,matureandwise
personasGuru,doservicetohim/herandlearnaboutspiritualknowledge.
Venus:
Learntoenjoylifeinahealthyandsattvic,pureway.
Healthesexualrelationships.Sublimatethegrossersexualenergy,avoidingattachmentto
sensualpleasuresandoverindulgence.
Transformtheneedoflovefromaphysicallevelintoaspiritualanddivinecompassion.
Recognizethebeautyofthecreationasamanifestationofthedivinepresenceandgrace.
BecomeanartistasaninstrumentofGodscreationwork.
Recognizethebeautyofwomanandthefemalequalitiesas a manifestationof thedivine
motherorcosmicShakti.
BhaktiYogaisindicated.
Saturn:
Saturn indicates areas that we have to focus and develop responsibility. Develop inner
strengthandcapacitytobearthehardshipsoflife.
Developstrictinnerdisciplinebutwithoutrepressionofthehumanloveandcompassion.
Learntobehumble,workhardandserveotherpeopleasaduty,withoutfeelinghumiliated
orexpectingnothinginreturn.
Practiceofconcentration,austerities,fastingandseclusionforspiritualstrengthening.
Workhardforthebenefitofotherswithoutexpectations,asanofferingtoGod.Servethe
Sick,afflictedandpoorpeople.
KarmaYogaisindicated
Rahu:
RahuandKetushowtheplayofRagaDwesha,the attractionsand repulsions thattake
placeconstantlyonthemindonasubconsciouslevel.Theyarethefactorsthatcreatethe
mentalagitationandlackofmentalpeace.
Rahus afflictions can be related with subconscious turmoil coming from unresolved
situationsfrompreviouslives.
It indicates a need to understand the unconscious and subconscious mind and bring the
unresolvedissuesintoaconsciousstate.
Rahusattractiontothedarkandhiddenareascaneasily tune to lower or negative astral
entitiesandleadtoadharmicactions.
Bewareofwrongtypeofspiritualpracticeswhichcandamageoropentoomuchtheastral
body. Avoid negative places and people and any kind of intoxication. Be aware and
sublimatethestronginnerdesires.
Rahu is related with strong compulsive desires and fears which are usually unconscious
andcomefromthefrustrationsofpreviouslives.Theycaneasilyturnintoaddictions.
Rahus Yogic remedy is basically to introspect, recognize and detach from the minds
strongdesires.
Channel and express your personal ambitions and desires toward a higher and spiritual
goal,withoutbecomingobsessedandwithoutexpectingpowersorastralexperiences.
Overcome fear by developing spiritual strength, esoteric knowledge, faith, devotion and
detachment.

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Ketu:
Ketu shows a need to renounce the lower Ego, the materialistic attachments, and change
the previous Samskaras or mental impressions and tendencies we bring from the past
lives.
Ketushowssomethingwemayhavedonetoomuchonthepastandnowthereisaneedto
compensateforthat.Ketufeelsguiltyaboutthepersonalegoandmistakesdoneinthepast.
Ketu shows a need to spiritualize the areas of life indicated by its house and sign
placement, or the planets it conjuncts. It usually does that by creating separation or
dissatisfactiontowardstherelatedareaoflife.
The best ways to manage the Ketu energy is by spiritual practices like seclusion,
meditation, introspection, renunciation, study of ancient spiritual disciplines and Vedanta
philosophy, following the intuition, understand death and the ephemeral nature of the
materialandsensualworld.
BothRahuandKetuhavetobeunderstoodasanaxis,whichshowstheplayofRagaand
Dwesha,thedesiresandrepulsionsthatswingthemindandstealtheinnerpeace.
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Understandingtheirpatternsismostimportantforsolvingandworkingoutthekarmasand
innerconflicts.

MANTRAS
The use of mantras is also a very important form of Yoga, and it is especially
recommended as a powerful astrological remedy as well as a spiritual practice and
meditationtechnique.
A Mantra is a sound formula, either a syllable, a word or a combination of words, that
whenrepeatedenoughtimeswiththerightintonation,devotionalfeelingandconcentration
of the mind, has the capacity to change the vibrations onthe astralbody,neutralizingor
changingthenegativeeffectsoftheadverseplanetaryinfluences.
TheMantrasaresoundsdiscoveredorheardbytheRishisondeepmeditationstates.No
onecaninventamantra.
TheVedicRishisandYogisunderstoodtheprocessofcreationoftheworldintheformof
soundvibrations.Everythingintheuniversehasaparticularsoundvibration,whichcanbe
heardinmeditativestates.
Thoughtitselfisnothingbutsound,inaparticularwavelength.
Eachthoughthasnotonlyaparticularsound,butalsoa corresponding shape, color, size
andweight.
Soundandformgotogether.Besideseachformorshapethereisasoundvibration,aname,
andviceversa.
TheSanskritalphabetwasmadefromthesoundheardonthedifferentchakrasandNadis
(astraltubes),andthatswhythemantrasareinSanskritlanguage.
MantrasareactuallywhattheSanskritlanguageismadeof.
WhenaMantraisrepeatedcorrectly,itactivatesthosenadisandchakras.
Repeatingamantraisthereforeawaywecanmanipulateandchangethevibratorylevelon
ourastralbodyandactivatetheKundaliniShaktiorspiritualtransformationalpower.
EachPlanetalsohasavibratorylevelandsoundassociated.
Alltheactionsandthoughts,thekarmasthatwehavecreatedonthepast,evenpastlives,
createaparticulartypeofsoundandcolorpatternonourmindandastralbody.
Thatsoundandcolorpatterninourastralbodyiswhatattractsthelifeevents.
Inwhatwethink,webecome.Accordingtothevibrationofourastralbodywewillattract
amaterialsituation,alifeexperiencerelatedtothatvibration.
Thepositionoftheplanetsatthemomentofbirthandtheircontinuousmovements,transits
andperiodsofinfluence(dashas) affect our mind and astral body, triggering, amplifying
andreleasingthosepastimpressionsofthekarmasintoanactualexperience,whichmakes
thedifferentlifesituationsmanifestindifferentwaysatdifferenttimes.
So,byrepeatingamantrawecaninvokeahighandpositivelevelofastralenergythatcan
neutralizeandchangethenegativepatterns.
EachPlanethasoneormoreMantraswhichwhenrepeatedhelptotransformtheirnegative
effectintothepositiveone.Itislikehealingtheeffectofthatplanetonourastralbody.
Eachplanethas also apresidingdeity,whose mantra canbeusedwiththesameoreven
bettereffect.
Rememberthattheplanetsarenothingbuttheinstrumentsof God to perform the law of
Karma.
Even though God is one, it can be invoked in different ways to help us overcome and
liberatefromthegripoftheplanets.
ThereisahighestcategoryofMantrascalledtheMokshaMantraswhicharealsocalled
thenamesofGod,andifrepeatedwithsinceredevotionandmentalconcentration,have
thecapacitytoremoveallkarmicafflictions,independentlyofwhichplanetistheafflicting
one.
It is recommended to choose one Moksha Mantra and focus on that one Mantra for the
wholelifeasthepersonalmantra,orIshtaDevatamantra.
Thatmantracanalsobechosenbylookingatthebirthchart.
ThebestsituationistoreceivetheMantrafromanexperiencedorrealizedteacherorGuru,
trough a ceremony of Diksha or initiation. In this way the right pronunciation and
intonationislearned,butthemostimportantbenefitofthatisthattheShaktiorpowerof
the Mantra can be transmitted from teacher to disciple through initiation. Its power and
effectswillbegreaterandfasterinthisway.
SosomeoftheMantrascommonlyusedforastrologicalremediesare:
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Planetarymantras:
FortheSun:"OmSuryayaNamaha"
ortheMantraoflordRama:"OmSriRamaiaNamaha"
ortheGayatrimantra:"OmBhurBhuvahSwaha,tatsaviturvarenyam,bhargodevasya
dhimahi,dhioyonahprachodayat"
FortheMoon:"OmChandrayaNamaha"
or"OmSomayaNamaha"
ortheKrishnaMantra"OmNamoBhagavateVasudevaya"
ortheSivaMantra"OmNamahSivaya"
ForMars:"OmKujayaNamaha"
or"OmAngarakayaNamaha"
orthemantraofLordSubramanya:"OmSubramanyayaNamaha"
or"OmSriSarabhanavabhayaNamaha"
ForMercury:"OmBudhayaNamaha"
orthemantraofLordVishnu:"OmNamoNarayanaya"
ForJupiter:"OmBrihaspatayeNamaha"
orthemantrafortheGuru:"OmGumGurubhyoNamaha"
or"OmSriGuraveNamaha"
ForVenus:"Om Shukraya Namaha"orthe mantraofgoddessLakshmi:"OmSriMaha
LakshmiayNamaha"orgoddessSaraswati:"OmAimSaraswatiayNamaha"orDurga:Om
SriDurgaiayNamaha"

ForSaturn:"OmShanayeYamaha"
or"OmShanaischarayaYamaha"
ortheSivaMantra:"OmNamahVaya"
ortheHanumanMantra:"OmSriHanumateYamaha"
ForRahu:"OmRahaveNamaha"
ortheDurgaMantra:"OmSriDurgaiayNamaha"
ForKetu:"OmKetaveNamaha"
ortheGaneshaMantra:"OmGamGanapatayeNamaha"
TheMahaMritunjayaMantra
This is a powerful Moksha Mantra which can be chanted for protection of any adverse
planetoranykindofadverseomen,danger,diseaseoraccident.
"Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam, Urvarukamiva Bandhanan
MrityorMukshiyaMamritat"
TheGaneshaMantra
LordGaneshaistheremoverofallobstaclesandthePatronofalltheplanets.Heiscalled
the "Graha Pati" the lord of all the planets and his Mantra can be repeated to remove
afflictionsfromanyplanet.
"OmGamGanapatayeYamaha"
TheMahaMantra
This is a great Mantra specially recommended for this iron age or Kali Yuga to remove
ignoranceandsufferingandattainGodrealization.
RamaandKrishnaalsostandfortheSunandMoonrespectively.
"HareRamaHareRamaRamaRamaHereHare
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HareKrishnaHareKrishnaKrishnaKrishnaHareHare"

YAGYASANDPUJAS
JagyasandpujasaretraditionalformsofVedicworshiptospecificDeitiesorplanets.
ThismethodofastrologicalremedyisemphasizedontheclassicalJyotishscriptures
God is the ultimate controller of the planets and dispenser of karma, and everything is
possible under his/her grace. There is a very advance knowledge in the Vedic tradition
abouthowtoinvokeaspecificDeityoroneofthemanifestationsorpowersofGodtrough
theproperritualandmantras.
Bythisact,theDeityrepresentingtheplanetisinvoked,invitedtocomeandisservedby
offeringsofaspecialseat,foods,flowers,clothing,water,milk,ornaments,jewels,light,
fire,incense,andothersacredobjects.Therearespecificpowerfulmantrasintheformof
Vedichymnsforinvokingthoseenergies.
Thesincerityoftheworshipperinwantingtopurifyhismindandegoisveryimportant.
ThePujaisasimplerritualthatanypersonwithalittletrainingandsincereintentioncan
do, whereas the Yagyas are more sophisticated and elaborate rituals which should be
conductedbyatraditionalVedicpriest,whodoestheofferingsandritualsinthenameof
theworshipper.
IsimportanttosaythatfromtheYogicpointofview,thehighestforofworshipiswhen
theintentionistosurrendertotallytoGodswill,withoutexpectinganything.
IntheBhagavadGita,Krishnasaysthattheworshipofgodswiththesolepurposetofulfill
thematerialpersonaldesiresisdonebypeopleofsmallintelligence
Thehighestdevoteeprays:Thywillbedone,mylord,pleasegivemethatwhichisfor
myhighestgoodandnotjustwhatmyignorantmindwants!

AUSTERITIESANDFASTS
Onewayofastrologicalremedyistodocertainformofausterities.
Austeritiesortapasisaformofacceptingvoluntarilyapenanceorselfrestraint,inorder
topayakarmicdebt.Tapasstrengthensthemind,willpowerandcapacitytoendureany
difficultyinlife.Ittakesthemindawayformthedualityoflikesanddislikes,Ragaand
Dwesha.
Taps activates the Tejas or fire element in the mind and body, which bestows inner
strength,sharpmindandthecapacitytoachieveanydesiredsituationandovercomeany
difficultyinlife.
Insteadoftryingtoavoidanyformofpainatallmeans,which is what the mindusually
does,theYogitakesuponhimselfsomechallengetobecomestronger.
Tapas can be especially powerful to counteract any negative influence from Saturn or to
strengththeMarsorSunenergiesifweakonthebirthchart.
ThemostrecommendedTapasare:
Doingserviceto the poor, thesick, the personalteacherorthe wisepeople, refrainfrom
pleasuresthatarenothealthyandmakethemindscatteredandattached,observingapure
simple moderated diet, occasional fasts, keeping silence or only speaking what is
absolutelynecessaryandbeneficial,gettingupearlyinthemorningtodoYoga,meditation
orotherspiritualpractices,assumingandmaintainingasteadyposturewithoutmovement
formeditation,sleepingonahardbed,sittingonthefloor.
Oneofthehighest(andmostdifficult,butrecommended)tapasis:Bearinsultandinjury,
notrespondingwithaggressionornegativitytowardsanoffender,notidentifyingwiththe
ego.
Buttapasdontmeantorturingthebodybyextremeormasochistmeans,whichharmthe
physicalbody.Somepeoplecut,burn,beat,piercetheirbodies.ThiskindofextremeTapas
isconsideredasTamasicorbornoutofignoranceanddelusion.
TheBhagavadGitaclearlyexplainsthat:
Worship of God, the brahmanas, the teachers, the wise, purity, straightforwardness,
celibacyandnoninjuryarecalledtheausteritiesofthebody
Speech which causes no excitement, which is truthful, pleasant and beneficial and the
studyoftheVedasarecalledausterityofspeech
Serenity of mind, good heartedness, selfcontrol, purity of nature, this is called mental
austerity
The austerity which is practiced with the object of gaining good reputation, honor and
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worship,andwithhypocrisyisheresaidtobeofarajasic,unstableandtransitory
That austerity which is practiced out of a foolish notion, with selftorture or for the
purposeofdestroyinganotherisdeclaredtobeTamasicorignorantCh17,v1419
Fasting is regarded as an efficient way of physical, mental, spiritual and karmic
purification.
Duringfastingthetoxinsfromthebodyarereleasedandthatallowsthenegativityofthe
mindtobereleasedtoo. The mind and will power becomes strong. Karmic debts canbe
purifiedtoo.
Thepranaorvitalforceusuallyoccupiedindigestingthefoodcanbeengagedinhealing
thebodyandflowingtothehigherchakrasduringfasting.
Whenthereisanafflictingplanetonthebirthchart,orduringadifficultDasha,planetary
periodordifficulttransitofthatplanet,theausteritiesandfastshouldbeperformonatleast
thewholedayoftheweekruledbytheplanetforatleast6consecutiveweeks.
SunSunday
MoonMonday
MarsTuesday
MercuryWednesday
JupiterThursday
VenusFriday
SaturnSaturday
RahuSaturday
KetuTuesday

DONATIONS
Whenaplanetcreatesanafflictiononthechart,onewaytocounteractitisbyofferingsor
donationsofitemsrelatedtotheplanet,toapersonrelatedtotheplanetonthedayofthe
weekruledbythatplanet.
Therearemanyfactorstobeconsideredineachindividualchartforthat,butjusttogivea
coupleofexamples:
ForSaturn:Donatefood,moneyornewblackclothsorblackmustard seedsto thepoor,
sickorhandicappedpeople.
For Jupiter: Donate money and do personal service to the Guru or a spiritual teacher, a
priest,monkoraspiritualorreligiousorganization.DoiteveryThursday.
Finally,onlyDevotionandtotalsurrendertoGod,
removaloftheignoranceofEgoandrealizationoftheSelf
asAtmancanbetherealremedyforanykarmicsuffering.

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