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Monday, March 3, 2014

Yoga: The Origin And Significance

Everyone knows about Yoga, but very less knows about its origin. You must be curious to learn all about Yoga. Here we are providing the answer to your question. Read this article to know about the Origin Of Yoga.

Yoga is a word which describes the union of individual with the universal spirit.

Yoga is a very popular practice today, but how many of you knows about its origin? Here we are going to tell you about Yoga and its Origin. First of all you should know about the meaning of Yoga.

The Meaning Of Yoga

The word Yoga has come from a Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’, which means ‘union’. Thats how Yoga is said to be the union of an individual and the universal spirit. Yoga is mediator to achieve the peace and tranquility. It is spiritual, mental and physical practice to get peace of mind.

When one’s spirit unites with the cosmic consciousness, then only it can attain the state of peace in its life. One another meaning of Yoga is ‘connection’, the connection of one’s soul and the supreme soul. Yoga lets you learn about your soul and its peace. It is the path to achieve the goal of Moksha (liberation).

The Origin Of Yoga

Yoga was found during the excavation of Indus Valley Civilisation.

India is known to be the place, where Yoga evolved and ‘Sat Yuga’ is said to be the time of its origin. The discovery of Indus Valley Civilisation unfolded so many stories about the old age of India. Yoga was also discovered at that time. Many sculptures found during the excavation of Indus Valley portrayed different poses of Yoga.

Bhagvat Geeta shows the evidence of Yogic practices at the time of Mahabharata. Lord Krishna had talked about Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga.

Gautam Buddha is also said to start Yoga as a practice all over. Gautam Buddha used to sit in the posture of Yoga. Meditation was one of his daily activities.

Yoga flourished at the time when spirituality was all around and everlasting peace was in the atmosphere.

The Significance Of Yoga

As we talked above, the main goal of Yoga is liberation (Moksha). The practice of Yoga makes an individual peaceful and happy. A healthy body and mind gives happiness to every person. Yoga is the practice in which health and peace is what is desired for a human.

There are eight limbs of Yoga. Let’s talk about them one by one:

Eight Limbs Of Yoga

Yama:

Nonviolence (Ahimsa)
Truthfulness (Satya)
Non Lust (Asteya)
Non Stealing (Brahmacharya)
Non Covetousness (Aparigraha)

Niyama:

Cleanliness (Saucha)
Contentment (Santosha)
Sustained Practice (Tapas)
Self Study (Svadhyaya)
Surrender To God (Isvara pranidhana)

Asana:

Asanas are certain postures which keeps your body and mind healthy.

Pranayama:

Following the exercises related to breathing process are called Pranayama.

Pratyahara:

Pratyahara means to leave the distraction of exterior World.

Dharana:

Concentrating over the practices and no distraction from the existing atmosphere is called Dharana.

Dhyana:

If one follows Dharana then the next step becomes Dhyana i.e Meditation.

You may also like to read: How To Meditate

Samadhi:

Samadhi is the next level to Dhyana. Meditation and concentration takes one’s soul to meet the super soul.

Yoga And Modern Era

If we talk about the world today, we all are in rush for success and happiness which ultimately takes our life away. Yoga is a practice which gives you health and happiness both and if these things are there in your life wealth will also follow you.

So practice Yoga and achieve the goal of peace. We hope that this article about the origin of Yoga is helpful to you. For more such information stay tuned with AstroSage.com.

Event Of The Day !

To know the result of Afghanistan Vs Sri Lanka 7th ODI, please click here - Match Prediction

Click here for today’s stock market predictions: Sensex - Nifty Predictions

Asia Cup 2014 - Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka (3rd March)

The Afghanistan Vs Sri Lanka 2014 - 7th ODI match prediction is now available at AstroSage. Astro-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.

Afghanistan Vs Sri Lanka 7th ODI is on March 3.

Match Details:

Date - 3.3.14

Hosted by - Bangladesh

Venue - Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Time - 14:00 Local Time - 08:00 GMT - 13:30 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 & Afghanistan

The match is on 3.3.2014. Mulank of the date of the match is 4, while the Namank of Team Afghanistan is 1. The relationship between 4 and 1 is hostile, which indicates a negative sign.

Further, the Captain of the team is Mohammad Nabi, whose Namank is 3. The relationship between 4 and 3 is neutral, which indicates neither a negative sign nor a positive sign. Mohammad Nabi was born on January 1, 1985. The Mulank of the birthday of Mohammad Nabi is 1. The relation between 4 and 1 is again hostile, which again indicates a negative sign.

Mulank Of The Date & Sri Lanka

The match is on 3.3.2014. Mulank of the date of the match is 4, while the Namank of Team Sri Lanka is 9. The relationship between 4 and 9 is hostile, which indicates a negative sign.

Further, the Captain of the team is Angelo Davis Mathews, whose Namank is 4. The relationship between 4 and 4 is very friendly, which indicates a positive sign. Angelo Davis Mathews was born on June 2, 1987. The Mulank of birthday of Angelo Mathews is 2. The relation between 4 and 2 is hostile, which indicates a negative sign.

Winner Of The Match

Therefore, analyzing all aspects, we can deduce that Sri Lanka will win the 7th 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!

Sensex - Nifty Astrology Predictions (03.03.2014)

Planets position on 3rd March 2014 at 09:15am at Mumbai

Lagna and Ketu in Aries
Sun in Aquarius
Moon in Pisces
Mercury & Venus in Capricorn
Saturn, Mars & Rahu in Libra
Jupiter in Gemini

Planetary Aspects

Mercury squares Saturn. Jupiter trines Sun and squares Moon. Venus sextiles Saturn and squares Mars and Rahu. Rahu conjoins Mars. Ketu squares Venus, opposite Mars and Rahu.

Panchang

Thithi: Shukla Tritiya

Nakshatra: U.Bhadrapada

Yoga: Shubha

Karana: Taitala

Bears day! The market will be ruled by the bears today. Movement will be seen in leather, oil, gas, cement, steel, and infrastructure.

Persons having Aquarius & Libra moon signs / Lagna (ascendant) will be financially affected today. They should refrain from money matters today.

We suggest the readers not to indulge in any kind of speculation like day trading, but invest astrologically as per their individual horoscopes for long term to gain profits.

Disclaimer: The predictions made herein are for information purposes and are not recommendations to any person to buy or sell any securities. We only use astrological analysis, so target are not based on any technical or fundamental analysis but only on the experience of an astrologer. Its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. The information provided herein is not to be construed as an offer to buy or sell securities of any kind. The Astrologer and the company do not accept any liability for the use of this column. Readers of this column who buy or sell securities based on the information in this column are solely responsible for their actions. And author won't be liable or responsible for any legal or financial losses made by anyone.

By Rajeev K Khattar

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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Some Unseen Forces Can Change Our Life: SN Rao

AstroSage is once again back with an interview of an expert astrologer. Today, we will talk to our expert astrologer ‘SN Rao’. If you have interests in Vedic astrology, western astrology, KP system, and palmistry; then we are sure that this interview will take you closer to your interests.

1. How did you get interested in astrology initially? What made you come into the field of astrology as a profession?

As a child, I began to develop an interest in astrology pretty early in life. It happened because my grandparents used to discuss the positive periods based on Nakshatras (constellation) and transits of planets. I used to read books on astrology. During those days, there wasn’t nearly as much literature available as there is now. Slowly and steadily I made a collection of astrology books and pursued my interest. I am indebted to the professors of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (Mumbai) for scientifically explaining each and every subject. I pursued my studies to complete my Jyotirvid and Jyotish Visharad. I used to study the charts of my friends as well as my relatives. I was happy to understand the insights that I had discovered. I do not consider myself as a professional in the field of astrology, as it gives me tremendous pleasure to remain a student of this ardent science. Also, I like to develop my knowledge by analyzing each and every case.

2. What astrological system do you use and why?

There are many systems used by different astrologers. I have come across many such methods by reading western and Vedic books written by eminent writers in this field. Some are easy to understand and practical, whereas others require many cumbersome calculations. With experience, trial & error methods, one usually develops his own unique style of prediction. This is what I have experienced. Initially, I was confident of western methods of prediction. I switched over to KP method in between and then moved on to Vedic astrology. Now, I usually try to predict after confirming these three different styles of prediction. I am sure that if all the three styles give a single answer, then your prediction cannot go wrong. It also helps if you are stuck up and confused using a single style of prediction techniques. My advice for the young astrologers is to adopt any of the above systems which they can relate and understand well.

3. Any incident related to astrology in your life or your prediction, which created impact and that you want to share with our readers?

There are many incidents in life which can change the belief of an individual. Some incidents happen when least expected and make us believe that there are some unseen forces which can change our life. An interest into understanding these hidden forces and the ability to understand them can help you decipher these powerful energy. Looking back at these incidents, I feel that I have taken a right choice in garnering the basic knowledge about astrology.

4. What are your suggestions for budding astrologers or for those who’re interested in this subject?

An interest is like a small and gentle bud which needs to be nurtured carefully. The young and budding astrologers should learn astrology in a scientific manner from reputed institutes like Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. Learning the subject from a learned person / teacher definitely helps. Developing the interest can be cultivated by reading books. There are many books available in the market written by eminent and learned authors which give insight and depth in this field.

5. According to you, which are the best astrology books that one should read?

There are many books available in the market for learning astrology. It is not possible to name all of them. Some basic ones are given below:

Western astrology – Books by Alan Leo, Max Heindel are considered to be the basics

KP System – There are many books from their publications. Each book has important and interesting revelations

Vedic astrology – The epics like Varahamihira, Brihat parashara, Uttara Kalamrita, Mantreshwar Phaladeepika, Jataka Navaneetham, Sarvartha Chintamani are a must.

Books by B V Raman, Chandulal patel, Bipin behari, G S Agarwal, O P Verma and many more are also worth reading.

6. What would you like to say to the users of AstroSage.com?

Astrosage is an important medium to build and develop the interest of budding youngsters in the field of astrology. It has a huge collection of information about astrology, which is generally not seen on other websites. Articles and honest reviews by eminent astrologers are available on finger tips.

So, this was all for today. Stay tuned as we bring interview of one more astrologer, next week.

West Indies vs England 2nd ODI - 2nd March

The West Indies Vs England 2014 - 2nd ODI match prediction is now available at AstroSage. Astro-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.

West Indies vs England 2nd ODI is on March 2.