Jyotish, a profound mathematical sophisticated form of astrology. It describes how planetary patterns at the time of our birth give valuable clues in helping us understand our life’s journey. Through careful analysis of these cosmic influences, Jyotish can help us realistically evaluate our strengths and weaknesses in order to optimise our full potential.
Join expert visionary master teacher and Jyotishi, Anand Mehrotra, as we dispel dogmas, myths and inaccurate perceptions about Jyotish and other aspects of the veda.
Anand reveals to us a great introduction and general overview about Jyotish – “the light of the self.” He recommends specific regimes for you to do during new moon, full moon and eclipses. Anand beautifully expresses the qualities of the core seven planets by relating them with their signifying chakras and deity expressions.
ABOUT ANAND MEHROTRA
Anand is a visionary master teacher, community and thought leader, conscious entrepreneur and Jyotishi (vedic astrologer). Anand was born, raised and still resides in Rishikesh, a holy town by the Ganga river at the foot hills of the Himlayas in North India.
He is the founder and master teacher of Sattva Yoga, a radically holistic, ever-evolving practice that is currently growing rapidly.
He teaches around the world to give wisdom talks, host gatherings, satsangs, meditations, provides Vedic astrology readings, leads Sattva Yoga journeys, retreats and trainings.
Anand leads two non for profit organisations, The Khushi Charitable Society and Sattva Foundation, and has launched several businesses based on sustainable practices and supporting local communities.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
- The role of Jyotish in expanding holistic, all inclusive knowledge.
- What is Jyotish – the “eye of the veda.” The light of self.
- “A physician who doesn’t know astrology should not call himself a physician.” ~ Hippocrates. (5:00)
- The study of the movement and flow of Jeeva (individuality) in time. How to utilise our journey in this time bound expression in the highest manner possible. (8:05)
- “The Entry” – time and place of birth is a karmic footprint which will provide the information of ones karma.
- The difference between Jyotish and Western Astrology. (12:55)
- Rahu and Ketu – Two shadow planets that cause eclipses and balance kundalini. (15:05)
- Rahu – north lunar node – dragons head. Mind.
- Creative, expansive. Psychosis.
- Higher level – Impact, expansion, self actualisation. External.
- Further – fearlessness, which gives rise to kundalini (infinite potential). Fear constricts us from our infinite potential. Rahu plays on your fears.
- Ketu – south lunar node – dragons tail. Body.
- Withdrawing, depressive, chronic illnesses.
- Higher level – liberation, inner realisation. Internal.
- Past.
- Rahu was a chandala. The god split his head but because of his high state of consciousness he was immortal. So the head become Rahu. Tail became Ketu.
- Snakes are Karayaka (physical expression of energy) for Rahu and Ketu. (18:48)
- Multiple levels of dreaming. (19:25)
- When Rahu and Ketu (Ida and Pingala) merge in a balanced state along the spine the sushumna opens. Associated with Kundaliuni Shakti. Potential to awaken your kundalini, your infinite potential. (19:55)
- Regimen for Eclipses – Optimal uses of energy. Not a time to start business venture. Not creative energy. More of a meditative energy. (20:55)
- Regimen for No Moon: inward, meditative (23:09)
- Regimen for New Moon: initiatives, new beginnings, ventures, treatments.
- Regimen for Full Moon – healing, self-healing. Gathering, collective gatherings, agni-hotras, kirtan, yagya, rituals, pujas, ceremonies. Be with elements, be in nature, especially water element. (23:55)
- Freeing your bondage and transcending your personal karmic journey to live with the natural flow of time. (25:42)
- The 7 Grahas (Planets) and their signifying Chakras and Deity Expressions (30:37)
- Shani (Saturn) – Shiva – Muladhara (root) Chakra. – Seat of infinite potential. Fearlessness, exploring the great unknown, inwardness, meditative. Shani is the great teacher.
- Guru (Jupiter) – Ganesh – Second Chakra. – Playfulness, indulging in wordy pleasures.
- Mangal (Mars) – Hanuman and Kartikaya. – Navel Chakra. – Vitality, strength, warrior, strong agni.
- Shukra (Venus) – Laksmi and Krishna – Heart Chakra. – Art, creativity, beauty. The brightest start in the sky.
- Buddh (Mercury) – Saraswati and Buddha – Throat Chakra – Intellect, mind, wisdom, conceptual knowledge
- Surya (Sun) and Chandra (Moon) – Shiva and Skati – 3rd eye.
- No planet at Brahamsrara (crown chakra) as you are liberated by the burden of living (Jiva Mukta). You can still live in the human body, but you live in dharma free from bondage to karma.
- Sattisati: 7.5 year transit of Saturn over the moon (37:30) – Saturn is the great teacher which forces you to evolve, grow and expand. It may seem challenging at the time, but this is a purification. There are some which you can change, and you should fully change those. There is some things which you cannot change, which you must completely accept.
- Gemstones as a supplement to optimise a particular energy. (43:49)
RESOURCES
- Sattva Yoga Retreat Centre
- Astrological Gem: The Power of Superior Jyotish stones.
- Recommended Jyotishi’s for a Vedic astrology conusltation.
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