Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day 2013: The Epitome Of Sacrifice

Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day 2013 is on November 24. The day memorializes the death anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, who was the ninth Sikh guru. He is remembered for his utmost sacrifice for the benefit of religious freedom. This day is considered as one among the most important days according to the Sikh calendar.

Guru Tegh Bahadur - The Ninth Master

Guru Tegh Bahadur, who was born on April 1 in the year 1621 at Amritsar, was the youngest son of Guru Hargobind Singh and Bibi Nanki. From his childhood days, Tegh Bahadur was trained in the martial arts of swordsmanship and horse riding together with the required religious training by Bhai Gurdas and Baba Buddha. During his young age, Tegh Bahadur, along with his father, participated in the fight for religious freedom. 

After the 1634 battle of Kartarpur, he headed towards the path of meditation and self-sacrifice. Furthermore, he spent nine years of his life with his father at Kiratpur before getting settled at the isolated village located in Bakala in the year 1656. At this place, the Guru got retired to a life of Self-sacrifice. The Guru was also recognized by the name of 'Tyag Mal', which means 'the master of renunciation'.

Customs, Activities & Traditions Connected With The Martyrdom

The Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur is considered as one among the most valued Sikh festivals. In most of the Sikh festivals, the Sikhs organize parade and ‘Prabhat Pheris’ (early morning parade). The Panj Pyares (5 beloved ones) lead this holy march, followed by the musicians, a number of devotees and a few people performing martial arts. The holy scriptures of the ten Sikh Gurus are uttered during the parade. Other than this, religious lectures are also carried out to let the people get familiar with the teachings of Guru.

The sufferings of Guru Tegh Bahadur 

Guru Tegh Bahadur was subjected to numerous cruelties. He was trapped in a cage and starved for several days. Guru Tegh Bahadur, the brave heart, was made to witness the terrifying acts carried out with some of the devoted Sikhs. The Guru tolerated these cruelties without flinching or showing any sort of distress or anger.

Finally, on the eighth day of the dark half of the Hindu month Kartik in the Vikram Samvat (Hindu year) 1732 Rakhtakshi (as per Gregorian calendar, the date was 11th of November, 1675), the Guru was openly beheaded using a sword. Consequently, the life of the ninth Sikh guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur came to an end!

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South Africa Vs Pakistan 1st ODI Match Prediction

The South Africa Vs Pakistan 2013 - 1st ODI match prediction is now available at AstroSage. Numerology tells the name of the winning team. Both the teams will battle it out for the title, let’s see who goes home with the cup. 

Match Details 

Date - 24.11.13

Hosted by - South Africa 

Venue - Newlands, Cape Town 

Time - 10:00 Local Time - 08:00 GMT - 1:30 IST

Numerology Prediction 

We are predicting all the matches of this series with the help of Numerology. Here, we have used the pythagorean method to predict the winner of the match. Let us analyze all the aspects to come to the final conclusion.

Mulank Of The Date & South Africa 

The match is on 24.11.2013. Mulank of the date of the match is 5, while the Namank of Team South Africa is 4. The relationship between 5 and 4 is neutral, which indicates neither a positive sign nor a negative sign. 

Further, the captain of the team is Francois du Plessis, whose Namank is 2. The relationship between 5 and 2 is friendly, which indicates a positive sign. The Mulank of birthday of Francois du Plessis is 4, which shares a neutral bond with 5. 

Mulank Of The Date & Pakistan 

The match is on 24.11.2013. Mulank of the date of the match is 5, while the Namank of Team Pakistan is 1. The relationship between 5 and 1 is neutral, which indicates neither a negative sign nor a positive sign. 

Further, the captain of the team is Mohammad Hafeez, whose Namank is 2. The relationship between the 5 and 2 is friendly, which indicates a positive sign. The Mulank of birthday of Mohammad Hafeez is 8, which again shares a friendly bond with 5. 

Winner Of The Match 

Therefore, analyzing all aspects, we can deduce that Pakistan will win the 1st ODI match in this series. However, these are mere possibilities and no risk should be taken on the basis of this prediction. We hope to see an interesting match. All the best to both the teams!

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India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Match Prediction

The India Vs West Indies 2013 - 2nd ODI match prediction is now available at AstroSage. Numerology tells the name of the winning team. Both the teams will battle it out for the title, let’s see who goes home with the cup. 

Match Details:

Date - 24.11.13

Hosted by - India

Venue - Andhra Cricket Association, Visakhapatnam 

Time - 13:30 Local Time - 08:00 GMT - 1:30 IST 

Prediction through Numerology 

We are predicting all the matches of this series with the help of Numerology. Here we have used the Cheiro method to predict the winner of the match. Let us analyze all the aspects to come to the final conclusion. 

Mulank of the Date and India

The match is on 24.11.2013. Mulank of the date of the match is 5, while the Namank of Team India is 3. The relationship between 5 and 3 is hostile, which indicates a negative sign. 

Further, the captain of the team is Mahendra Singh Dhoni, whose Namank is 3. The relationship between 5 and 3 is again hostile. The Mulank of birthday of Mahendra Singh Dhoni is 7, which shares a neutral bond with 5, which indicates neither a negative sign nor a positive sign. 

Mulank of the Date and West Indies 

The match is on 24.11.2013. Mulank of the date of the match is 5, while the Namank of Team West Indies is 1. The relationship between 5 and 1 is neutral, which indicates neither a positive sign nor a negative sign. 

Further, the captain of the team is Dwayne John Bravo, whose Namank is 4. The relationship between the 5 and 4 is neutral. The Mulank of birthday of Dwayne John Bravo is 7, which again shares a neutral bond with 5. 

Winner of the Match 

Therefore, analyzing all aspects, we can deduce that West Indies will win the 2nd ODI match in this series. However these are mere possibilities and no risk should be taken on the basis of this prediction. We hope to see an interesting match. All the best to both the teams!

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Vastu For Office: Turning Point For Money

Vastu for office proves to be an influencing method that turns loss into profits and bad times to good times. So, if you really want to improve the chances of good luck in your life then imply the changes as per Vastu Shastra principles and see the luck turning in your favor. Let’s see how Vastu can help us in our office...

Vastu Shastra: Ancient Architectural Science 

Vastu Shastra is amongst few of the ancient teachings of Indian civilization. It is a bridge connecting mankind and nature. It makes a suitable environment at the place of living or work resulting in betterment in everyday's life.

Vastu for Office

Vastu has been considered as a wheel of fortune that turns money in your favor. So, by applying few of the Vastu Shastra techniques at your office, the profit and increment in your income will be yours. Components like location, exteriors and interiors of office, staircase, seating arrangement, reception area and many more; has to be taken in account if you want all the positive energies to flow in your office.

Tips On Vastu For Office

Most of our time is spent at office and that turns it into an important place in our life. It is recommended to implement Vastu Shastra at the time of construction. But, if the office has already been built; Vastu is still open for you to implicate benefits. Below are the tips mentioned to consider in mind while you are setting up an office:

1. No Obstruction At Entrance: In order to advance the number of opportunities, it has to be certain that there should be no obstruction at the entrance

2. Keep Central Part Empty: The central part of the office space should be kept empty. A circle should be made by the cubicles you are working in and be sure that no work is done in that circle. Since, circle indicates an unending figure so always avoid working within a circular area.

3. Reception Area: The reception of the office should be made in the North-Eastern part of the Office as it is the direction of birth and revival or new opportunities as well.

4. Images Or Idols Of God: Keeping pictures of God increases the chances of good luck and prosperity.

5. Staircase: While constructing staircase, keep in mind that the stairs should be constructed towards South of the building.

6. Eating Area: The best locations for the pantry are South-East or North zone of the office since food is the way of taking in energy. This may create positive energy.

7. Coloring theme: Bright colors should be avoided as per Vastu Shastra. Try using white, grey and blue. While choosing color theme, remember that they help cheering up the mood of the person

8. Washrooms: The location of washrooms should ideally be in South-West or the North- East direction while designing office.

9. Senior Management Seating Area: It should be ensured that the managers and directors must be seated in West, South or South-Western area of the office.

10. Accounts Department: Accounts Department is an important part of the office as it is related to money matters. Office Vastu strongly recommends that it should be placed in South Eastern part of the Office as this direction indicates prosperity and can bring more returns.

11. Natural Impact of Water: Water indicates the flow which can take all worries with it. So, try using flowing water. They should be kept in North or East corners of office. An aquarium is also good and keeping 1 blackfish and 9 goldfish is an added benefit. 

Hopefully, this information would definitely help you bringing wealth at your place. Just by applying few changes in your working area surely you would get the positive outcome in your business or office. We look forward to help you the best possible way we can for reaping benefits.

‘Vastu for Office’ is amazingly interesting and profitable to attain tranquility and peace of mind. For further information on Vastu you can refer Vastu E-book. Also, you can personally consult our Vastu expert Pt. Hanuman Mishra.

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Muhurat: Some Important Points To Remember

Muhurat is a particular time of the day, which we know as an auspicious time. However, this is not true. The Muhurat is basically the time duration of 2 Ghatis, which is equivalent to 48 minutes. Read further to know more about Muhurat.

In accordance with the Vedic astrology, two Ghatis that means the time duration of 48 minutes is recognized as 'Muhurat'; but the actual significance of Muhurat is the time when the position of planets is noticed before getting started with anything new. This is done to make sure that the particular duration will prove out to be extremely beneficial for the concerned work. Generally, the process of checking the 'Muhurat' is carried out just to know whether a particular time period for going on with something new is suitable or not.

(Ghati is the traditional Indian value of time, which is used in place of hour. If you want to see the relation between Ghati and hour, please click here - Ghati to Hour Converter)

The most important factor required for the right judgment of Muhurat is the right learning of the subject, but then also, Sun and Moon are considered to be highly important for this astrological calculation. The factors like month, Ayan (period of six months), constellation, day, Tithi (hindu date), Yoga (conjunction), ascendant, Karan and many more are highly dependent on the speed of Sun and Moon. However, the other planets also have their impact on the Muhurat in accordance with their positions. For this reason, the calculation of Muhurat is done in a way that the concerned work or job could prove out to be extremely fruitful for the person. 

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In accordance with the principles of Vedic astrology, a particular person's future can be forecasted with the help of his exact time and place of birth. Similarly, when a person gets started with something new, it can be easily predicted that the particular task will prove out to be beneficial or not. This prediction can be done with the help of the exact time and day on which the work had been commenced. 

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At the time of calculation of the right Muhurat to get started with a particular work, it is more beneficial to even consider the birth chart of the concerned person. Overall, this astrological calculation is carried out merely to know the most preferable time for getting started with a new work or project. Adding more to this point, getting the right Muhurat by way of vedic astrology endows you with extra benefits in future. 

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More Of Your Interest If you wish to know about Hindu Panchang and its elements in detail, click here - Panchangam. At this place, you could find the daily Panchang along with the 3 most significant elements of Panchang that are used to find perfect Muhurat: 1. Rahu Kalam 2. Chaughadia 3. Hora Calculator Apart from this, you may also see the exact sunrise and sunset time. Also, we have created a summarized article to help you understand the basic elements of Panchang that are used to find perfect Muhurata. Please click here - How To Find Muhurat? Here is a treat for lovers, if you are still planning to propose the love of your life, you may like to see this - Perfect Muhurat Of The Day To Propose Your Love

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Mantras: Increase Mastery Over Mind & Senses

Mantras hold the power to eliminate the bad Karma’s (deeds), produce Jnana (wisdom) and are the path toward self-realization. The sacred energy stored in these, aid in spiritual progression and attainment of worldly desires. Read the article featured below to learn about some of the most powerful Mantras.

Mantra: Archive Of Universal Energies

The word Mantra got its origin from ‘Man’ (Manan) and ‘Tra’ (Trana). ‘Man’ means mind and ‘Trana’ means liberation from the materialistic ties. Chanting of Mantra releases divine energy and bestows the devotee with unlimited power. These Mantras are the external manifestation of the deities and have their energies stored in them. It is said that while chanting Mantras, one should have a pure mind and heart. Every Mantra is chanted for a fixed number of times. In Hinduism, the importance of Mantras gets clear from the fact that without the chanting of Mantra, any religious activity is considered incomplete. 

3 Types Of Mantras

Bija (seed): These Mantras can be chanted alone, but are often used with Saguna mantras. They correlate to the 7 Chakras and to the Hindu deities.

Saguna (with form): It is believed that reciting Saguna Mantras gives rise to the real form of the deities and manifests power.

Nirguna (without form): Nirguna Mantras are the oldest form of mantras. These Mantras are very difficult to interpret and mind needs to be very strong to concentrate on them. 

To understand the power of Mantras, click here - Mantra Shakti: Power Of Mantras

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

Mantra:

ॐत्र्यम्बकम् यजामहे सुगन्धिम् पुष्टिवर्धनम् ।

उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माम्रतात् ।।

Om tryambakam yajāmahe sugandhiṃ puṣṭi-vardhanam |

Urvārukam Iva bandhanān mṛtyormukṣīya māmṛtāt ||

Description:

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, also known as “Tryambakam Mantra” is dedicated to the ‘three eyed Lord’, Lord Shiva. Rishi Markandeya is the discoverer of this Mantra. The Mantra is a practice to elutriate the Karmas (deeds) at a deep level. Divine vibrations are generated with the chanting of Mantras, which ward off all the negativity and provides a protective shield around. It is believed that practicing Mahamrityunjaya Mantra protects the devotees from the misfortunes and conquers death. Dealing incurable diseases is possible with the chanting of this Mantra. Practice Mahamrityunjaya to connect yourself with your own inner divinity. 

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Gayatri Mantra

Mantra:

ओ३म् भूर्भुव: स्व: तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं |

भर्गोदेवस्य धीमहि धियो यो न: प्रचोदयात् ||

Om bhoor bhuvah svah tat savitur varenyam |

Bhargo devasya dhimahi dhiyo yo nah prachodayat ||

Description:

Gayatri Mantra represents Goddess Gayatri, the mother of Vedas. She is the sea of wisdom and knowledge and influences one’s mind, soul and inner self. Gayatri Mantra is the supreme Mantra and practicing it opens the door of knowledge and raises the intellectual level. Reciting this Mantra washes away all the sins and purifies the mind, soul and body. Gayatri Mantra stores the power and rewards which are equivalent to the four Vedas. Chant the Mantra thrice a day and conquer all negative effects of the evil spirits. 

Understand the meaning and significance of Gayatri Mantra here-Gayatri Mantra

Chanting Mantras awake mysterious psychic awareness, provided it is pronounced right. Unstoppable and restless mind can become harmonious, balanced and still with the help of Mantras.

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South Africa Vs Pakistan 2nd T20 Match Prediction

The South Africa Vs Pakistan 2013 - 2nd T20 match prediction is now available at AstroSage. Numerology tells the name of the winning team. Both the teams will battle it out for the title, let’s see who goes home with the cup. 

Match Details: 

Date - 22.11.13

Hosted by - South Africa 

Venue - Newlands, Cape Town 

Time - 16:00 Local Time - 18:00 GMT - 23:30 IST 

Numerology Prediction 

We are predicting all the matches of this series with the help of Numerology. Here we have used the Cheiro method to predict the winner of the match. Let us analyze all the aspects to come to the final conclusion. 

Mulank Of The Date & South Africa 

The match is on 22.11.2013. Mulank of the date of the match is 3, while the Namank of Team South Africa is 5. The relationship between 3 and 5 is neutral, which indicates neither a positive sign nor a negative sign. 

Further, the captain of the team is Francois du Plessis, whose Namank is 3. The relationship between 3 and 3 is friendly, which indicates a positive sign. The Mulank of birthday of Francois du Plessis is 4, which shares a neutral bond with 3. 

Mulank Of The Date & Pakistan 

The match is on 22.11.2013. Mulank of the date of the match is 3, while the Namank of Team Pakistan is 7. The relationship between 3 and 7 is neutral, which indicates neither a negative sign nor a positive sign. 

Further, the captain of the team is Mohammad Hafeez, whose Namank is 7. The relationship between the 3 and 7 is again neutral. The Mulank of birthday of Mohammad Hafeez is 8, which again shares a neutral bond with 3. 

Winner Of The Match 

Therefore, analyzing all aspects, we can deduce that South Africa will win the 2nd T20 match in this series. However these are mere possibilities and no risk should be taken on the basis of this prediction. We hope to see an interesting match. All the best to both the teams!

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