tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51064004815352760402024-03-08T01:24:45.238-08:00Ashtamangala Prasnam║ हरि: श्री महागणपतये नम: ║ ║ श्री गुरुभ्यो नम: ║ ║ साम्बो न: कुलदैवतम् ║ ASHTAMANGALA PRASNAM - The Ultimate Diagnosis Methodology in Vedic AstrologyDr. Gopalakrishna Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331055009427868236noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106400481535276040.post-30019794219278745232018-05-19T17:42:00.000-07:002018-08-26T19:14:40.432-07:00Ashtamangala Prasnam - What, Why & How<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ganitam (Mathematical calculations including Astronomy) – This includes Gola (deals with Astronomy) and Ganitam (calculations of planetary positions, movements etc.) <br />
Hoara (Interpretative/predictive Astrology) – This includes Jatakam (Horoscopy), Prasnam (Horary Astrology), Muhurta (Electional Astrology) and Nimitha (Omens).<br />
Samhitha (Mundane astrology) – This includes the prediction of mundane affairs like events related to a country, rain, earthquake, flood, national calamities, variations in the prices of commodities etc.
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Apart from Prasna, analysis of Horoscope (taking into consideration present planeraty positions and Dasa / Antar Dasa of planets etc.) is most common method of predicting likely future. Current birth’s planetary position can be related to a balance sheet of native’s good and bad karmas of his previous births and this balance sheet shows how he receieves good and bad events in current life if and only if one do not act upon it (by his good conduct, doing japa/meditation/parihaaram (remedial measures) and most importantly 'RIGHTEOUSNESS'.</span><br />
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<u><span style="color: #993300; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Brief about Prasnam (Horary Astrology)</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The astrologer answers that question with the help of planetary positions at the time of question and <b><span style="color: blue;">‘Aaruda’</span></b>, which is obtained using <b><span style="color: blue;">‘Kavadi’</span> </b>(sea shells).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tambula (Betel Leaves) – A planet is obtained using a mathematical calculation method (Pancheekarana Prakriya), i.e., No. of betel leaves x 2 x 5 + 1 then divided by 7, which will give a reminder ranging from 1 to 7. Planets based on reminders – 1=Sun, 2=Moon, 3=Kujan, 4=Budhan, 5=Guru, 6=Sukran and 0 or 7=Sani. The house where the planet is posited, that is taken as the point of reference.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">In this blog, I would only talk about Ashtamangala Prasnam. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">In fact, the other prasnas like Vivaha Prasnam, Santana Prasnam, Chora Prasnam etc. are rated below this (i.e., degree in which ascertaining a problem/root cause - <span style="color: blue;"><i><span style="color: black;"><u>just like difference between a CT scan (Tambula Prasnam) and MRI scan (Ashtamangala Prasnam)</u></span></i>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is the ultimate sophisticated diagnosis methodology in Vedic Astrology that is being practiced widely in Kerala (or elsewhere) for finding out the root cause of doshas (toughest problems) in a family or in a temple.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">1. Marriages are not happening for one or more family members </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">2. One or more branch of family members are not blessed with a baby</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">3. Always quarrel / absence of deep love / differences of opinion / cold war between family members etc. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">4. Abortion or Premature deaths of new bornes in the family</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">5. Incurable disease for one or more family members</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">6. One or more divorce cases or separation in the family</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">7. Family members had to marry more than ones due to many reasons</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">8. One or entire family members are struggling for finance/education</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">9. To find out kula devata (family devata/deity)</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">Etc.</span><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">1. To ascertain the divinity of the deity.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">2. To ascertain the sanctity of a temple.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">3. To know whether puja and festivals are done as per Sastras/as prescribed</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">4. To know the income and expenditure of the temple (i.e., to understand any misleads, theft etc.)</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">5. To know about offerings</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">6. To why puja/rituals have been broken without solid reason, or matter relating to rituals etc.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">7. To know whether the idol is ideal to be worshiped</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: red; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;">There are many other reasons which required Ashtamangala Prasnam to be conducted mandatory.</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt;">Hospitals (Medical Examination)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt;">Law / Court (Legal Examination)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt;">1.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt;">Prasnam (Kavadi/sea shells) + Horoscopy (as required)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: white; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt;">Ashtamangala Prasnam (includes all of the above)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: white; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt;">Supreme Court<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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