Cosmic Play of Rnanubandh - Amazing Pattern in names of Core Sai Bhakta

Recently, while reading a book on Sai Baba, I discovered an amazing pattern in the names of the Sai Bhaktas. Especially, the close ones.  Now this may look trivial to many but to me it is an amazing play of Rnanubandhas. All these connected to one Thread called "Sai" who lived at "Dwarkamai".

Let us have a look

Narayan Govind Chandorkar - Nanasaheb Chandorkar

Govind Raghunath Dabholkar - Annasaheb Dabhoklar [Hemadpant]

Madhavrao Deshpande - Shyama

Hari Sitaram Dixit - Kakasaheb Dixit

Gopalrao Mukund - Bapusaheb Booty

Hari Vinayak Sathe 

Kashinath Govindrao Upasani - Upasani Maharaj

Laxman Krishnaji Noolkar - Tatyasaheb Noolkar

Sakharam Hari

Krishnashastri Jageshwar Bhishma - K J Bhishma

Ganesh Govind Narke - Prof. Narke

Megh Shyam  Rege - Justice Rege

Shyamrao Jaykar - Painter Jaykar

Krishnaji Kashinath Joshi - Kushabhau

Balkrishna Viswanath Deo - B V Deo

Balaji Vasant Talim - B V Talim

Damodar Ghanshyam Babare - Annasaheb Chinchnikar

Vamanrao Patel - Swami Sai Sharananandji

Purushottam Rao Avaste - Justice Avaste

Ganesh Srikrishna Khaparde - Dadasaheb Khaparde

Shankar Narayan Vaidya - Nanavalli

Purushottam Sakharam Bhate - Balasaheb Bhate

Damodar Savalram Rasane - Anna Rasne

 Yeshwant Janardhan Galwankar - Shri Galwankar

Shridhar Narayan Kharkar - Nanasaheb Kharkar

Madhav Adkar 

Ramkrishna Navalkar 

PP Gulawani Maharaj - Fervour to meet Swami Maharaj

 

Sometimes, when the power gets cut while we are asleep, in summer days. We feel great discomfort. Each passing second feels like a minute. Many of us religiously inclined wish to be like the Guru's we follow. When such small discomfort is challenge, we wonder where we will really reach. 

The Yearning..

Gulawani Maharaj decided to to take up a job in Mumbai. This was just for survival and he really wanted to focus on spirituality. He could get a job easily, given his high Art qualifications. He wanted a job that would not be an obstacle to his daily Sadhana routine. Unfortunately, this was not possible. He gave up the job search and went to Ganagapur and made resolution to do 7 Saptahs [7 week reading] of the Gurucharitra. It was Hot summer.

He finished the 6 Saptahs and met a Ramal [ a type of an astrologer]. He conveyed his wish of meeting his Guru to the Ramal. Ramal informed him that if the meeting did not happen in this six months, it will never happen. Gulawani Maharaj had made his life's sole aim to spend life with his Swami Mahraj. On hearing Ramal's words, he made reunion with his Guru as the top priority. He finished the last 7th Saptah in just a day. He submitted his sole possessions 2 umbrellas to the Pujari ad embarked on the journey to meet his Guru, without knowing his whereabouts, penniless and clueless. 

Tembe Swami was on constant move based on the Chaturmas. Gulawani Maharaj had heard, that Swami Maharaj was doing Chaturmas in south. Gulawani Maharaj first went to Solapur, where he started walking besides the Railway tracks. He kept on walking barefoot in the scorching heat, in the arid region, with just 2 sets of clothes. During the hot afternoon , he would sit by a well to perform Daily rituals, quench is thirst. Once, he starved for 2 days, then found a Brahman household and got some food there. At night, he would find a shelter and rest. This journey went on for 2 months from 6th June,1910 to 3rd August,1910. 700 kms on foot, 700 kms were travelled on Train. Sometimes, he went starved, sometimes he ate in marriages, messes. Gulawani Maharaj embraced all the challenges with open arms. Finally, he was at the Charan Kamal of Paramhamsa Parivrajakacharya Vasudevanand Swami Maharaj, at Havnur.

Next blog will have the sweet fruits of this effort and his days spent with Tembe Swami Maharaj

Accounts taken from Shades of Divine grace (Thanks to Vasudev Niwas)

Ram Mandir and Yogi's Oath Chart 2017

 

Reading about Yogi Adityanath's oath today, led me to create his oath chart[will write on it too], so I also checked his 2017 oath chart. Found something amazing. Your eyes are immediately drawn to the 9th house.

Ram Mandir and the Oath Chart

Check the 9th house of Dharma. It has Exalted Venus with Mercury and Sun. 9th house lord Jupiter is also directly aspecting the 9th house. Also creating a Parivartana Yoga of Ju and Me. Lord of 9th [Dharma] and Lord of 3rd [Purushartha]. From, Moon as well the 9th house of Dharma is quite strong.

Yogi Adityanath has always been saying that Ram Mandir issue was not a political issue for him, it was a Life mission. For such a Sanyasi, it was fitting for the Ram Mandir issue be solved during his Tenure as the Chief Minister of that state.  The chart clearly shows a significant Dharma related Karya.

Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster 2003 - The Doomed Launch

 

             

Space Shuttle Columbia is the infamous disaster that occurred on 1st Feb,2003 after Space shuttle Columbia Disintegrated during the re entry.

The Space shuttle was doomed at the launch itself when one insulator foam broke off and hit the left wing. This hit was to prove catastrophic during the re entry, leading to the break up of the shuttle.

Given above is the Chart of Launch. 

Lagna is Meena, and lord Jup is exalted but retrograde. Some classics compare exalted but retrograde planets to act like being on Debilitation.

LL Jup though looking well placed, is under heavy affliction when enquired in detail. It is aspected by all the malefics. From Jaimini Angle - SA RA aspecting from Taurus, MA-KE from Scorpio. Parasari - Sa from Taurus, Sun from Cap.

9th House of Bhagya is also under affliction. The terrible combo of SA-RA, the 12th lord and co lords, have a direct aspect. 8th lord Shukra also joins in by being placed there. 

LL Jup is aspected by the Su 6th lord of premature ends.

D9 Navamsa

Leo Navamsa is rising with Mars in it. Leo is the 6th house in Rasi. Violent Mars has his 8th aspect on the 8th house, Sa aspects the 8th as well. 

Lagna lord of Rasi JP is debilitated and in 6th with D9 lord Su.

Stationary/Manda Saturn

I had recently shared an ongoing research about accidents around Stationary Saturn transit [ inspired by few articles on the same Shri Manish Pandit Sir]. Lot of accidents had Saturn becoming stationary +/- 20-25 days span from the date of accident. 

- https://twitter.com/ronak365/status/1471014410562850816?s=20&t=I2U9LJoXRT-Dkn0--b9ipg

Saturn turned Margi/progressive on 22nd Feb, 2003, 22 days after the disaster. This means he had slowed to almost a halt on the day of re entry. Afflicted by being with Rahu, this Saturn had become a great threat. Launch happened in RA Dasha in Vimshottari. Thus, this combo of SA-RA is central to this disaster.  [Rahu giving the result of one h is conjoined with or the sign lord]

All in all. The analysis in hindsight helps us understand the importance of choosing a good time for important events. The original chosen date was of 11th Jan, but one often is helpless against the destiny and the launch after being rescheduled 11 times, was fixed for this date. Unfortunately this date and time were marred with doom as clearly found above with multiple application of Jyotisha principle. We dearly remember the lost souls who were off to do something for mankind.

Shri Gurudev Datta!

13th Jan to 26th Jan 2022 - Critical Period for India? [Ma in Gandanta, Ve in Paap Kartari]

 

While going through some current transits, A particular transit caught my eye. Ma ke is Scorpio. Ma ke is usually not a desirable combo, in general. Violent explosion is something that always comes to my mind for years now when I see this combo. Alas, it came true when we lost some souls including India's Chief of Defence Staff, in a chopper crash. 

Further, Something that worried me was Mars's transit in Gandanta. Gandanta are highly sensitive points in Zodiac and complex placements for planets. The Gandanta points are the end of Watery signs and start of Fiery signs [About 27 Degrees to 3.20 Degrees]. So we have Gandanta points Between Cancer-Leo, Scorpio-Sagi and Pisces-Aries. 

Point to consider here is that India's is Taurus Lagna and Mars is a prime malefic for Taurus and when he is not well placed or under pressure, things heat up. Other problematic point is that Venus, India's Lagnesh is hemmed between malefics, and in Jyotisha this placement is called 'Paap Kartari'. ]See 'Shu' in the above pic]. A similar Paap Kartari also occurs on 2nd Jan , which is also an Amavasya. 

On 13th Jan, Mars starts entering the Gandanta of Jyestha. Jyestha as the name suggest is an Elder one. Can be considered as people who are Veterans in their field. Senior Officials, Leaders,Artists. Then it will travel into deep Gandanta of last degree of Scorpio and starting degrees of Dhanu in coming days covering Moola gandanta.  Detrimental Malefic Transits here can shake the "Roots". On 14th, Mo-Ra combo occurs in lagna. Moon is the Adhipati of Cancer and remember a lot of Planets occupy this Sign in India's Natal chart.

Together with Retro Shukra, who is in Paap Kartari, the transit looks ominous. 

All we can do is be responsible, Be alert. Do all that is positive.

May Maa's Tej protect Bharata.

Gurudev Datt!

Adolf Hitler or Heatler? - Agni Agni and Agni

 

What do we think of when we see the name Adolf Hitler? Aggression, War, Destruction, Power? All these relate to Mars and Sun, and Agni basically. Check the chart. How many Grahas are in Agni [Fiery] Signs? All except Saturn. 

Too much of Agni means destruction. Dont destruction and Hitler go hand in hand? And if this was not enough, Sun is exalted and Mars in Ruchaka Yoga! Boom!

Moment Mars Mahadasha started [1928] Ruchaka Yoga was activated, rise of "Cruel" Hitler gained momentum. General interpretation of the yoga makes one Courageous, Powerful, Commander in chief of the army, High government position & more.  But with Hitler, the high prominence of Agni Tattva and Sun's exaltation made things too hot. 

With the advent of Rahu Mahadasha, Jupiter came into the play. Otherwise a very benefic, Brihaspati is placed in a fateful combo. It is in its Marana Karaka Sthaan, and is joined by Moon and Ketu. Jupiter is the 3rd and 6th lord. It certainly helped that 6th lord in MKS means evil for the enemies, but joining of Mo-Ke has created a big problem. Jupiter is Aakash Tattwa and does Aakash have limit? Hence, when Jup starts creating problem it goes long way. 

Rahu is in Punarvasu, lord is Jupiter. The 3rd house combo with MKS effect fully manifested in Rahu MD.  He had complete perversion of Mind [MO] and ordered extermination of a foreign race [RA]. Again this was taking place in the Agni Rashi- Dhanu, which symbolises a half human half horse, ready to shoot an arrow. 

Finally, in Rahu Dasha - Ketu Bhukti the final perversion took place on 20th April, 1945. He committed suicide along with his mistress. Rahu has got the Maraka power by being 7th from Moon and being in Sign of Mercury who is in 7th. 

Hitler's chart makes me write the below line:

"Hitler's Agni Tattwa imbalance was a flame that burnt so bright, that it extinguished the flames of millions of families"

Sripad Srivallabh Charitra - Rudram Chamaka and the Theory of Atoms

A thread on a chapter of Sripad Shrivallabh Charitra

Shankar Bhatt and Vichitrapuram [ Rudram Chamaka and the Theory of Atoms]

Shankar bhatt is the author Shripad Srivallabh Charitra and most of the chapters are about divine experiences during his sojourn to differens towns of India in search of Guru Dattatreya's 1st incarnation Sripad Srivallabh

Shankar bhatt was crossing the town of Vichitrapuram, when the found the royal guards approaching. They met him and requested him to come with them to meet the king. The King of Vichitrapuram was meeting all the brahmans that day and asking them 3 questions. Shankar Bhatt also went through this remembering Sripada. After successfully answering the 2 questions, it was time for the final question. The Raja purohit was reading out the mantras from Rudra Chamaka and asked Shankar Bhatt to tell their meanings. Shankar bhatt took a deep breath chanting Sripada's name and explained:

Ekachame is number 1. Trisrachame is adding number 3 to the number 1, which is 4. It's Mathematical root is 2.

Panchachame is adding 5 to the previously derived 4, that is 9. Sq root of 9 is 3.

Saptachame is adding 7 to the previously derived 9, total is 16. Sq root of 16 is 4.

Navachame is adding 9 to the previously derived 16, that is 25. Sq root of 25 is 5.

Ekadashcame is adding 11 to the previously derived 25, total is 36. Sq root of 36 is 6.

Trayodaschame is adding 13 to the previously arrived 36, that is 49. Sq root of 49 is 7.

Panchadasame is adding 15 to the previously arrived 49, total is 64. Sq root of 64 is 8.

Saptadaschame is adding 17 to the previously arrived 64, that is 81. Sq root of 81 is 9

Navadaschame is adding 19 to the previously arrived 81, total is 100. Sq root of  100 is 10.

He continued explaining this sequence and showing mathematical mysteries in the Mantras of the Rudra Chamaka. This explanation was appreciated by the scholars in the court. He also explained abou the mystery of structures of atoms, which are core to the Creation and Sage Kanada had shown this. How various metals form according to the various arrangement of the number of atoms.

Shankar bhatt was himself amazed at what he had just spoken. With he grace of Sripada, he was able to leave Vichitrapuram after this strange episode.

[Thanks to English Edition by Kulapati. De]

Narendra Modi - Tula Lagna or Vrischika Lagna?

1. Modiji as Sanyasi - At about 17-18 yrs of age, Modiji left home and wandered as Sanyasi in Himalayas. He is also said to have become a Ascetic at Belur Math. I am sure many people reading these, and who know even the basics will start thinking of the involvement of 12th house here. Right?

So check out the charts above and tell me which links to this phase of Modji's life.

According to me, one wit Tula lagna is the clear choice. Mercury Dasa was active and Mercury is retrograde and exalted in 12th in Virgo. Ofcourse, not to forget Ketu in 12th. Scorpio Lagna doesnt seem to show this renunciation.

2. Marital Side -Modi married Jashodaben but both do not live together. The affliction to an ideal married life can be clearly seen in the 1st (Tula lagna) chart. 6th and 8th from the 7th have suffered affliction. Significator Venus is in Enemy sign Leo with Saturn. If we look at the 2nd (Scorpio Lagna), Venus though in enemy sign sits in the Powerful Kendra being aspected by Great benefic and 5th and 2md Lord Jupiter. This should indicate a good  regular marriage and children. Hence, Tula Lagna again seems appropriate here

3. That "Paap Kartari" - This might not seem convincing to many, But, many of India tall leaders have had a Paap Kartari of Lagna. Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandi, Rajiv Gandhi all had their Lagna hemmed between Malefics. All of these names have held the top political position of India. Taking Tula as the lagna, we can clearly see the Paap kartari in Modiji's chart.

The above 3 points significantly point Tula rashi as Modiji's Ascendant. 

Great Remedy - Shani Pradosh

 

Shani Pradosh - Great Shiva remedy for Saturn's affliction Thread (as per Shripad Vallabh Charitra)

Trayodashi or 13th Moon phase occuring on a Saturday is called Shani Trayodashi. As many know, one must face punishments of Saturn for one's sins. Shiva presides over Shani. If Shiva is worshipped with Sesame seeds/oil on this day during Pradosh Kaal (1.5 hrs before and after sunset), afflictions of Saturn are removed.

Saturn makes us to experience our evil karmas. Shiva as the destructor reduces this sins to Ashes, thereby purifying heart, soul, body and making us ready for supreme attainments. 

How it works

By doing this procedure, Saturn's wrath is reduced/removed. During the night ours of Saturday, the negative forces of one's sins (misfortune, tragedies) remain in invisible, thick form in Mahakali - Maha Kaal's Shakti and on next day- Sunday during the sunrise, with Kripa of Maha Shakti residing at heart of Cosmic Sun, the Sadhak gets a new life. Loads of Karmas are burnt in the fire of Parameswara.

Important note - I would advise people to abstain from doing this Sadhana for material benefits. Shiva wipes out the evil Karma for us to make spiritual progress and not to build more Karmas and sins.

Sesame oil or seeds can be donated as well.

Shree Gurudev Datt!

Upaya/ Remedy for Bad dreams, Nightmares

Getting a good sleep is of prime importance to start the next day. Of course. one should only sleep to give rest to his mind and body and not as leisure. But often we find ourselves not able to sleep properly, be it a thought that roams around, a bad dream or nightmare that plays ever day. I am sharing a remedy to improve the sleep quality below:

Upayas/Remedy for Bad dreams, Nightmares

Ramraksha Upaya (Jala upaya) - b4 sleeping, Sit, keep a glass of water in frnt of u. Chant. Aftr u finish, chant"आदिष्टवान्यथा स्वप्ने रामरक्षामिमां हरः"5 times. Sprinkle the water around the house saying..

मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्‌ ।

वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये

Sprinkle some on your bed, drink the water and imagine sleeping soundly and getting up afresh, and now go to sleep.

Note - This upaya would be more apt for Karka,Vrischika and Meen (water) rashi natives

Ramraksha (Vibhuti)

Light an Incense stick, and chant Ramraksha through the duration of burning of the Incense. Once the incense is burnt, take the vibhuti (Ash) and apply the same to your soles, chanting "पादौ विभीषणश्रीदः पातु रामोऽखिलं वपुः". Again imagine sleeping soundly and getting up afresh, and now go to sleep

Note - This upaya would be more apt for Vrishabh, Kanya and Makar (earth) rashi natives.

For other rashi natives - Mesha,Simha and Dhanu (fire) - Vibhuti upaya and Mithuna, Tula and Kumbh (Vayu) - Jala Upaya

 Shri Gurudev Datt!

Ashwatthama Pratyaksh Darshan - Makhaneshwar Mahadev & Narmada Parikrama

We all know of Ashwathamma's fate after his decision to hurl Brahmastra and end the Pandava's lineage, which survived due to Keshava's kripa. Krishna removed the gem that shone on his forehead, which supremely differentiated him from others, and the void was replaced with a wound which would not heal till eternity. The curse was to keep roaming till time's end with all sorts of insects and jivas feasting on the wound. He has been roaming for centuries asking for ghee to reduce the pain of the wounds. A strong stench keeps on emanating This also is a lesson for many who act on impulse.

Mahabharat happened long time ago, but we have had heard of many instances of people claiming to have seen Ashwatthama. Many of the instances have been reported by the Narmada Parikramis, especially in the Shoolpaneshwar area, the densest part of the Parikrama. He guides the poor souls who have missed the path. I came across a an account recently on WhatsApp. [Gentleman was reminded of his incident after he got a forward of Ashwatthama's visit at Makhaneshwar and few pics [shared here]).

The pics shared are of the fleas which eat on Ashwatthama's wound. When one finds such fleas, ne assured that Ashwatthama had been there. Pics are of Makhaneshwar Mahadev, Gujarat.

The Gentleman had read various accounts of parikramis getting the Darshan of Ashwatthama and he had an urge to have the same. He was at Garudeshwar once and there is small shop near the Datta Mandir, who serves fine tea and also Poha if ordered and available [I know this shop owner, his name is Prahlad Bhai). He also keeps some good Sahitya related to Narmada Maiyya and Datta Sampradaya. The gentleman found a Marathi version of Narmada Puran and he happily read it. 

He came across the account of Ashwatthama. How with his stench emanating wound and excruciating pain he came to the banks of Mate Narmade. He did tapasya of Mahadeva to have some mercy on him, and finally Bholenath appeared. Ashwatthama asked him if he could make this wound go away, but Mahadev expressed his inability to remove Vishnu's curse. But he applied a ball of Makhan to his wound to reduce the pain. Gratefully, Ashwatthama installed a Shiv Linga at the place and it hence called, Makhaneshwar Mahadev. This is very close to Garudeshwar on the opposite Bank [Southern].

Once on a visit to Garudeshwar he wanted to visit Makhaneshwar as it was believed Ashwatthama visits the place on certain Poornima. He went and met Bapatji who runs the Valmiki ashram near by and sat chatting with Bapatji. He made arrangement to sleep in the hut near Makhaneshwar Mahadev. It was a Jyestha Poornima, he was in deep sleep and Ashwatthama gave him Darshan in dream. He felt it opened his eyes, it was 3.30 am. Cold breeze was blowing and the lamp near the Garbha gruha was burning slowly. He was very satisfied. He bowed to Mahadev and sat on the charpoi. There was a sreom of thoughts in his mind.

Let us also pray for the respite of this wandering soul!

Narmade har!! Shree Gurudev Datt

Shri Swami Samarth - Amazing Shakti Sthaapan of Jupiter at Dhanu

 

भिऊ नकोस मी तुझ्या पाठीशी आहे ||  हम गया नहीं जिंदा है ||

Swami Samarth does not need any introduction. I today remembered his horoscope which I had first seen some 4-5 years ago. I had remembered it to be Meen Lagna, but nothing more. I found this from Anmol- Shri Swami Samarth Bakhar. 

What caught my attention was how a Shakti Sthaapan was happening at Dhanu rashi with Jupiter. See how all planets will lead you to the Sign of Dhanu in this horoscope

Moon - Mars - Saturn - Jupiter

Rahu - Venus - Jupiter

Ketu - Mars - Saturn - Jupiter

Mercury - Saturn - Jupiter

Mars - Saturn - Jupiter

Sun - Jupiter

Venus - Jupiter

Saturn - Jupiter

Other observations

1) Venus exalted with Natural Atmakaraka Sun in Lagna

2) Note the Paap Kartaris for Moon, Mercury, Saturn and Jupiter

3) Shubh Kartari for Lagna with Moon and Mercury

Shakti Sthaapan happening by Guru in Dhanu in the 10th House. Who else can have such a Yoga but for a Param Sadguru.

May Swami's blessing be on all of us in these testing times. As he says he is always with us...Hum gaya Nahi! Zinda Hai!

Saturn at Rohini during the Mahabharata - An Astrological Angle

 The generally accepted Birth chart of Shri Vasudev Krishna is that of a Taurus Ascendant with exalted moon. Those with a background in Jyotisha will know that for Taurus & Libra Ascendant, Saturn is a great Yogakaraka planet. More for Taurus as 9th & 10th houses are ruled by Saturn. Below points can suggest the likelihood of Saturn being at Rohini during the great war.

1) Transit of Saturn over Shri Krishna's exalted Moon ( who is the lord of 3rd house of Parakrama)

2) Deliverance of the great Geeta - All about the Dharma. Dharma & Karmadhipati Shani and thus the Yogakaraka for Shri Krishna transiting over the Exalted Moon. Pinnacle of Dharma.

3) Moon Saturn Conjunction (Also on Natal Moon) at fag end of Taurus on Geeta Jayanti (Ekadashi) again amplifying the Dharma connect. 

4) Period of the famed and feared Sade Sati, many ignore the fact that great things happen during this period and often the grilling is to shape you up.

The Lost Gems of Sai Baba - The Sleeping Chamber of "The Three"

 

One who has a Guru, has everything. What else does he need. We are lucky to have numerous Gurus guiding us. Also its our special luck that we have the fortune of reading Sai Satcharitra, which i consider equal to Gita if not above it. What great jewels of wisdom are shining from it. My eyes are moist writing this as I recall the great incidents mentioned. The love that flows. 

But 2 individuals I believe have been luckier - 1) Mhalasapati & 2) Tatya

Mhalsapati and Tatya had the great luck of sleeping with Baba at night in the Dwarkamai. Tatya, after his parents had slept would come to Dwarkamai to join Mhalsapati and Baba. The trio would then lay down with their heads facing North, East and West, in such a way that their feet touched each other's. The three used to chat about various topics till late night. When one would start falling asleep other would wake him up. If Tatya slept, Baba would shake him, or if Mhalasapati started feeling drowsy, Baba would push him our pull his leg. 

The trio slept in the Dwarkamai for fourteen years, until passing away of Tatya's father. The responsibility of running the house fell on Tatya and he had to start sleeping at his house, leaving his "Mama" and Mhalasapati. 

I envy both Tatya and Mhalsapati as they would have got to hear so many gems from Baba. 14 years is a long period. Even if we hear one good tale from Baba we feel blessed and elated, so imagine 14 years!!

Just imagine those nights! Baba must be taking the duo to Stars every night. He must be taking them to different Galaxies, where they must be Bathing in the divine light, waterfalls of Amrit! Even Hemadpant seems to show this envy while discussing this exclusive Sleep Chamber.

Hope if Baba becomes more generous and we can come to know of the great discussions the trio must have had.

Connection Between Jains and Nath Sampradaya?

 

Some of the blog post recently are being inspired from what I have been reading from the Shripad Shrivallabh Charitra. I cam across the Navnaths in of the chapters. Shripad Shrivallabh has described about the origins of the Navnaths. Let us read below about it.

Who are the Navnaths?

Rishabh Chakravartin had 100 sons. 9 sons out of these had Narayan Amsa or aspects/signs of Narayana and were called "Nav Narayana". They were:

1. Kavi

2. Hari

3. Antariksh

4. Prabudh

5. Pippalayan

6. Avirhotra

7. Drumil

8. Chamas 

9. Karabhajan

These 9 were Siddhas and evolved souls. Shri Krishna had promised about manifestations to reestablish dharmas, and hence as per the command of Shripadraj, these Nav Narayanas came to earth as Navnaths.

Kavi - Matsyendranath, Hari - Gorakshanath, Antariksh - Jalandarnath, Prabudh - Kanifnath, Pippalayan- Charpatnath, Avirhotra - Nagnath, Drumil - Bhartarinath, Chamas - Revanath, Karabhajan - Gahininath

Jain Connection?

Rishabh Chakravartin caught my attention and I searched that it was indeed the Rishabhnatha, the 1st Jain Tirthankar. I have many Jain friends so am aware about some of Jain religion aspects. It was even more interesting to see that Rishabhnatha had two sons, Bharata and Bahubali. Most of the Tirthankars are from the Ikshvaku (Suryavanshi/Solar) Dynasty mostly ruling Ayodhya, Mithila, Kampilya,Hastinapur, Kausambi.

This does establish some common grounds between the two great religions, or paths if I must say. We know that Naths and Tirthankars were both were realized souls. Jains call it Kevala Jnana. We also know that Jains are known for their intense Tapa. Their fast season Paryushan, consists of some really tough vows and fasts, Like Atthai (8 day fast on Just warm water), Solbhatu & Maaskhaman (16 day s and 30 days variant of Atthai), and more tougher ones. 

Similarities can observed with the evolved Nath's who becomes Siddha's after intense Sadhana and Tapa. Some Jain texts place Munivsuvrata Swami, the 20th Tirthankar as a Contemporary of Shri Ram.

Interestingly, the guru of the Navnath's is believed to be Adinatha. Jains also call Rishabhnatha as Adinatha, because he was the 1st Tirthankar.

Amongst the Jains, there are two major divisions, Swetambaras and Digamabaras. Digamabaras are found to be following stricter penance if we are allowed to compare. Many perceive Digambar to mean naked, but actually its means one who has Sky as his dress and in all direction.

If anyone has any idea or information regarding the Jain-Sanatan Dharma contemporary figures, tales etc, please do share.

Did you know Hanumanji was initiated into Kriya yoga and by whom?

 

Many of us who try go deep into the realms of the mystic especially in this great Land of Bharatvarsha, come across a lot of awe inspiring souls. One of them is Babaji. Many of you may have read about him giving darshan to various people. One such amazing is account of Shyamcharan Lahiri, who later on became famous as Lahiri Mahasaya and revived the Kriya Yoga.

In Shripad Shrivallabh Charitra, I cam across the an interesting information about Hanumanji and Lahiri Mahasaya. See the below pics.

Upasani Maharaj - "Air" of the Kumari Ashram and Amrit

                                             

 I have been visiting Shirdi 3-4 times in year, since last 7-8 years. I am usually accompanied by my friends Smit or Pranav. I had often read about the 5 perfect masters of Meher Baba. Also we have a small temple dedicated to Upasani Maharaj at Vile Parle, a suburb in Mumbai. So, I had this urge of visiting Sakori. It is just few kilometres away from Shirdi and used to wish that we would visit there on the next Shirdi trip. Finally, I got lucky om one of my trips with Smit.

We got to Shirdi by Dadar Sai Nagar Shirdi Superfast. This is a good choice as the timings are suitable for those wishing to attend the Kakad Arti. ( Departs Dadar - 21.45, Arrives Shirdi - 3.45 ( often early). We visit the Samadhi Mandir, take a stroll around the different Wadas. The feeling of the early morning cannot be explained. We are out of the complex by about 7.30 am. We have Poha and coffee and return to the Hotel. This time we decided to visit Sakori. We took a Rickshaw to Sakori. It was smaller than I had imagined, The Auto stopped near a small street leading to the Upasani Ashram. There were two stalls on the right hand side. One was a Nasta house (Snacks) and other shop sold things devotees would like to take to the Ashram.

The Nasta house was closed (It was just a table with stove, few benches for the customers). The bench were occupied by the Villagers who sat chatting. Their body language suggested it was a routine Mandali, that gathered. The other Pooja shop had 2-3 people who saw us and asked us to take something to the Ashram. I am usually not very accommodating to such shop keepers,, especially at the Temples and similar places who approach you, plead you to buy something as walk with you for some steps. But I could make out that this was a lean period for them and they really need some sales. So we went to the shop. We bought a few things. I was quite thirsty and asked the shopkeeper if we could have some water. He passed me the usual mineral water bottle I could not identify the brand, obviously it wasn't a new one, it was the one which we use to fill water after we buy a new sealed one. But i was amazed at seeing the water inside. It was sparkling! Completely clear and I started gulping the water. I had never drank anything so satisfying! I was feeling a bit shy but i could not resist this Amrit and almost finished 750 ml of the 1 litre. A bit embarrassed, i gave the rest to Smit. He to had a similar experience and we asked if we could have more. We told the shop the guy that we had never come across something like this and where does this water come from? As Shirdi is just few kilometres away and should have common source of water. The shopkeeper dispatched one guy to bring more and told us that the water is from the Lake that Upasani Maharaj had cultivated and we use water from there only. I was quite impressed and happy hearing that. Upasani Maharaj had given such a sweet experience just as we entered his zone. We had another round of the Amrit and thanked the shopkeeper and went ahead.

As we went ahead, we saw 3 buildings. One was definitely the Upasani Ashram but there were 2 more buildings. One was a small temple and other was big. We went towards the Upasani Ashram. The air there has a different feeling. No doubt it is a sparsely populated area, but it had a divine silence resonating. The entry of the Ashram has a line of photographs of different spiritual/mystic personalities lined and it goes on till the inner main temple. As many might know there is also Kumari Sansthan here. Godavari Mata, the first disciple of Maharaj lead this Sansthan.  The kumaris who wished to learn Vedas, Mantras shastras and other divine sciences were welcomed here and trained. Initially Maharaj had chosen 24 Kanyas. More can be read about this on the net. I could see a partition inside and was quite impressed by what I saw. There was a partition and in one section the kumaris were busy with their chores, somewhere cleaning the idols, photos, other busy with reading pothis, and many more activities. they were dressed in most cultured way if i pardoned to say so. They were doing it with great devotion and one could make out that this was a daily affair. There was a very pure or "Sattvic" Air there. Silence was maintained. Apart from us there were not many more visitors. I felt like staying for few days, but the routine job life would not allow me. We sat for some time after I had curiously gone through Almost all the photographs. Some of which I can recollect - Paramhamsa Parvriajakacharya Tembe Swami, Rang Avadhoot, Sridhar Swami, Meher Baba, Narayan Maharaj of Kedgaon, Hazrat Babajan, Tajjudin Baba (I should have written the 5 perfect Masters instead), Swami Sut, Gajanan Maharaj, Swami Samarth, and many more. After spending some time opposite Maharaj and Mataji, we went through backyard, which had some interesting places. There was the hut were Maharaj used to spend his time meditating and Also a Peepal tree where a Visage of Shri Ganesh had appeared. It is called "Chintamani Ganesh" or a wish fulfiller. (One can go to Sai Kalpa.com to read more). 

More ahead there was a Go Shala with numerous cows. The feeling here is great and one of innocence. The harmless and divine cows also seemed to present in human forms as the Kanyas of the Ashram. Coming from the hustle bustle, materialistic air of Big city, one with the simpler needs or a seeker feel surely want to stay here. One middle aged guy started coming with us as we went by and becoming a guide, and after sometime with an embarrassing smile asked , " Paise deto ka Thode se?" (Can you give me some money?) I denied him and asked to go an do Mantra Jap instead. The round about the premises of the Ashram ended with a book stall. We went through some pages and returned again inside. We sat for sometime and bid a goodbye to Maharaj and Mataji, asking them to bring me here again.

We then went to a temple adjacent. It was Ek Mukhi Dutta Mandir. Interesting story about its inception can be found at http://saikalpa.com/shirdiaroundplaces.aspx?devoteename=Upasani. Dutta temple again had a great ambience. There was no one except the Priest. The Sanctom Sanctorum is on a elevated platform. We spent a while and then came out. Now, I was curious to see whose temple, the small temple was of? We got close and to my pleasant surprise, it was the Samdhi of Shri Bapusaheb Jog. I have read  Sai Satcharitra and ardent reader of any articles realted to Sai, his followers of Shirdi, Bapusaheb Jog Alias Sakharam Hari was a great devotee of Baba. He along with his wife served Baba to the fullest and after death of Megha, Bapusaheb held the responsibility of performing Baba's Aarti. I was very happy to see the Samadhi of such a great and inspiring Devotee. I knelt down to him and we returned to Shirdi.

Sakori, especially the Ashram areas has divine air. I insist seekers like me who want to explore and feel such places to visit once. 

 

Prashna Chart does work! - Shastriji's demise

                      

                                     (Software used - Saptarishis Astrology app)

I would first like to bow down to the invention of Internet, which has opened up the vast ocean of knowledge and set a stage for learning and interactions. Also to people like K N Rao Saheb, Sanjay Rathji, Sunil John Sir, Kapiel Raajji and many others from whom I have learnt and learning a lot.

From a Peace treaty to Eternal Peace....

The Prime minister of World's largest democracy goes to sign a peace treaty in USSR and does not return alive. Now this should have raised so many eye brows world wide, not just in the largest democracy. Shastriji died of a Heart attack they told. Obviously a mystery surrounds this passing away. Shastiji's family had raised concerns as his body had turned blue, and his body bore some cut marks. Dr R N Chugh, prime minister's personal physician who was present during his death, died in road accident while going to testify and many more such "Strange mishaps".

I thought of constructing a Prashna chart for the same, and the results were interesting. While i am not here to conclude any thing on the way of death, what is heartening to see is how this incident shows How Prashna really works!

Let us take the house in question = 8th House showing death, longevity.

• Ketu is placed in the 8th, thus conforming the mysterious nature of the event.
• Lord of 8th, Jupiter is in the 9th house of Foreign travel.
• Lord of 8th is with Mars, Jupiter & Saturn. This again shows complexity of the event
• Mars is the 12th lord of foreign places, loss, and 7th house of Wars,Public enmity.

I do not wish to conclude or assert anything. But things are quite obvious when:

• 8th lord is with Mars
• 3rd house (Debilitation Sign) is aspected by Mars.
• 3rd from Arudha Lagna is aspected by Mars.

Shastriji's loss was a blow to India. A true, self made leader of the masses was lost. Who knows what would have been the in store for India and generations to come had he lived and ruled more. Shashtriji's demise along with Bose's disappearance/death are certain events which are really intriguing but its sad to see paltry interest taken in them by majority of the generations that followed. Though few people like Anuj Dhar are doing their bit, also a film was produced on Shastriji's mysterious passing away- Tashkent files.  Jyotisha is the science of light, and we should use this light to search the right path for our soul and should not be made use to just show off or make some boastful predictions.

                                    

Sai Baba's Horse Shyamkarna and his Namesake

Baba's Shyamkarna and his Namesake

The recent lock down is definitely not what someone would have asked for, but it has proved to be a Blessing in Disguise for one thing - Mahabharata and Ramayana (old and original shows) were aired. The shows are treasure of wisdom and can really influence your life is seen meaningfully. Especially for the generation born in 2000's,who were deprived of such gems, it will really prove helpful and its a delight to see the huge positive reviews the shows drew.

I have been a huge fan of B. R. Chopra's Mahabharat and have seen the entire series (92 Episodes) almost 5-6 times. Once again I sat watching a few episodes as they aired on DD Prasar Bharati.

It was a scene at the War camps and looks as below:

This scene is of great, great importance. We will come back to this scene later,rather we will build up to this scene. Firstly, look at this scene below:

Vasudev Krishna is seen here revealing his real identity to "Sutaputra" Karna.  Vasudev had come to Hastinapur as the Peace ambassador, as a final attempt to avert the great destructive war. He even put a modest request of just having 5 villages for not having the war. But Kaal had already decided the course and Duryodhan opposed him telling that he will not even spare a space as big as a needle for the unworthy Pandavas. Not only this, he ordered his guards to arrest Vasudeva and this subsequently led to Vasudev's display of the Virat Roop. With this stupid act, Duryodhana's and Hastinapur's fate was sealed. 

Vasudev prepared to return and bid his goodbyes to the dear ones and the mood was sombre. Karna also met him and Vasudev requested Karna if he would accompany him in the former's chariot for some distance. Karna obliged and Vasudev asked his charioteer Satyaki, to allow Karna drive his "Rath". Vasudev then revealed to him that he was the Eldest Pandava,the circumstances during his birth and why he was deserted by his mother,Kunti.

This looks like just another of his many leelas, to avoid the war. Vasudev knew that after Bhishma Pitamah and Dronacharya, Karna was the greatest warrior of the Kurus and also he was Duryodhana's best friend. If Karna joined the Pandavas, there was a chance that Duryodhana would think of not going for the war.Vasudev coaxed him by remarking that Crown of Indraprastha awaits him, and not only Pandavas he would bring the whole world to his feet. But Karna was of different mettle, he explained that he was indebted to Duryodhan, and could not lie to himself even for Vasudev. He requested him to not persuade more and that they will now directly meet on the "Battlefield".

                     

Again we meet this picture....(Some interesting thing about the picture down*)

As remarked by Karna, the duo met on the Battlefield. It was the night before the war started. Generals of both the armies had gathered in the Kaurava camp and formed the rules for the war in agreement of Bhishma and Drishthadhyumna, the respective commander-in-chiefs. Vasudev greeted Karna and told today is last friendly night before the war, so he thought let him meet the people from the enemy camp that he liked. Vasudev expressed that he did not understood Gangaputra's strategy of not allowing Karna to enter the battlefield till he was the commander of the Kauravas. He continued saying that Gangaputra has the boon of Ichha-mrityu (choosing one's own time of death), hence it is likely that great warrior Karna, would have to just sit and "Watch" the war. So, why not watch the war from the Pandava's camp?

One can wonder that Bhishma Pitamah must have purposely done this so as to make Karna switch sides? 

Karna again asserted that it was in no way that he could be persuaded to desert Duryodhan whom he was so indebted to, and also to avoid the blemish of being called a "Coward". His whole life was full of insults and loneliness and it was Duryodhan who had recognised him without asking about his family and background. Then Karna remarked that even if these reasons would not have been there, he would have still not switched the sides. Vasudev asked him the reason for that, and Karna said that he had no courage to "Face" Draupadi. He told he could face Narayana but not her. He repented for insulting her and wondered what had happened to him that day! and he will never be able forgive himself.

Vasudev consoled him that realization of one's sin itself opens the door to forgiveness. Vasudev knew Karna was firm and greeted him a Goodbye. This had been a last ditch effort to win Karna, avoid the war and subsequently gain peace.

To be or not be.....

These great conversations of Karna and Vasudev or "ShyamKarna" put me into a deep thought. I started thinking how great Karna is! He knew he was going to be defeated and killed, he could have switched to Panadavas and enjoyed Vasudeva's offerings. At the moment, one naturally compares him with Arjun. I was flowing away with Karna's greatness, when it dawned to me that, Dharma is above all, and Arjuna was following that path. Yes, he was Brave, generous and honest. But he was not on the side of Dharma. So the choice from the two was obvious in the end.🙂

Baba refers to Krishna and Bhagavad Gita in quite a few instances in Satchartitra(  Chapter 39- Lesson in humbleness to Nanasaheb, Chapter 27- Geeta Rahasya gift to Bapusaheb Jog).Baba did have some affinity to Krishna- see these names associated with Baba's  - Dwarkamai, Tulsi Vrindavan. So it is no wonder he named a horse gifted to him as "Shyamkarna".

* About the two Pictures - What's different between the two pictures (1st and 3rd)? Both show Karna and Vasudeva greeting each other.

Well....In the later picture Vasudeva is at the right, because the Dharma is always RIGHT! 🙂

Sai Ram!

The Infinite Treasure of Sai's Master

At the end of Chapter 32 in Satcharitra, Baba is again at his cryptic and Symbolic best. This paragraph is titled Baba's Sarkar (Master). Baba narrates a story of his boyhood, where in he had gone to Beedgaon to earn his bread and found an Embroidery job. He worked very hard and did his work really well and his employer was quite pleased with him. Three other boys used to work here before him and were paid Rs 50, 100 and 150 respectively.But Baba was paid Rs 600, thrice of the other three. For Baba's dedication and skill, the employer praised him and honoured him with a Turban and new dress.

Baba however kept the new dress intact. He felt that what man gives does not last long and is not perfect. But whatever his master gives lasts long and is perfect. He told, " My lord says "Take,Take", but everybody comes to me and tells "Give,Give". Nobody understands the meaning of what I say. My Master's treasury is overflowing. Dig and take away the cartloads of this treasure. Oh thy fortunate sons of the pious mothers, you must fill your houses with this treasure. The Leela of my Fakir, my master is unmatchable. What about me? this body of earth will mix with earth and breath will mix with the air. This time will not come again. Wherever I go the ruthless Maya troubles me, but I am always anxious for my devotees. Those who understand this words will of Mine will get invaluable happiness.

This story if of great spiritual benevolence. As usual, Baba asks us to have utmost faith in him. When Baba refers to his master here, he means the Universe.  In this great cosmic play, different avatars have different roles. Sai baba is the Chintamani, a wish fulfilling jewel. He will remove all your worries and fulfil all the desires of those devoted. But by this story he asks us to take rather than ask. The treasure is open, yet nobody takes it. Take Arjuna's case here. Prior to the final Mahabharata war, Duryodhana and Arjuna had visited Shri Krishna for his assistance in the War. Krishna was having his Siesta. Duryodhana arrived and sat near Krishna's head and Arjuna arrived moments later and humbly waited at Krishna's feet. Krishna woke up and saw Arjuna first, and asked Partha, what brings him here? Arjuna asked his assistance in the war. Duryodhana intervened and said I came here before him and hence his desire must be fulfilled first. Krishna said that though he came first, Arjuna was standing near his feet and saw him first. Besides also Arjuna was younger and had the right. Hence, Krishna told Arjuna that he would not be picking up a weapon in this war, but he can be his charioteer or He can have his formidable Narayani Sena. 

Now here, Krishna-Partha's was pure Guru-Shishya bond. An ordinary soul with a warrior's mind would definitely opt for the Narayani Sena led by Kritavarma, the commander in Chief of the Yadavas. But Arjuna had utmost faith in his Guru and asked him to be his Charioteer. Esoterically, Krishna was the charioteer and held the reins (Indriyas or Sense).

Similarly, Baba knows the best for us and we should place all our worries in his lap and let him take care.