Vedic astrology is a Perfect science which is considered the sixth limb
of Vedas.Jyotisham Chakshuh uchayate” as told in Vedic scriptures. Our
Indian Vedic seers have found out principles based on the position of
the planets in the sky and their impacts on the human life. These
principles very much stored in different vedic classics Rig-Veda,
yajurveda, samveda and atharva Veda, Puranas, work of seers like
Parashara, Jaimini, Vashishtha, Garga and other works of
vedic astrologers and also Varah Mihir and Aryabhatta 1 and 2nd .Thus,
Vedic astrology is a science which unfolds many of the uncertainties in our
lives and makes way to solving problems and deals with all aspect in the
human life.
Our Indian civilization is a growing one and now in this scientific era
our astrologers have evolved some of the remedies as per the new age.
There are many ways of recommending remedies for the evil effects of the
planets as per their positions. Different schools of
Vedic astrology
have emerged since Vedic period which recommends remedies as per their
belief. No doubt these schools follow the traditional Vedic way of
readings or interpretation of horoscope but they have changes their
technique. It is also seen that astrologers mixes one school with
another school just to impose their ideas on the native. The natal
(horoscope) chart drawn at the time of the birth recommends remedies
which help the native to reduce the impacts of malefic planet in his/her
horoscope chart. The Remedies of the planets include Yagya, recitation
of
Vedic mantras, donations, Homam and worshipping the concerned deity.
Since macrocosm and microcosm are the two poles of the same energy
principle, our Vedic sages evolved a technique which could connect the
two through one medium. They called it mantra. Mantra is the first
principle which works in accordance with the cosmic energy in ether. The
Sanskrit word for contemplation is Manana (thought) and the tool or
medium for Manana is
Mantra.
Mantra are the single syllables or short phrases which when chanted
correctly as well as repeatedly produce vibrations which set the nerves
in motion and stimulate them for suitable action in consonance with
desired achievements.
Vedic scriptures reveal that mantras are sounds which originated from
the five faces of Lord Shiva in different forms. The Basics of
Mantra
i.e. Shabda (sound), is more ancient than anything which subtle in form.
It could be said that the Shabda (Sound) was born before deity and
human being. It is said that sound leaves its impacts on common human
being from heart to soul. In philosophy of Panini (Vedic grammarian), it
was said that Shabda (Sound) is Brahm (Almighty).It is said that
astrology is the eyes of Vedas and Mantra is the heart. Astrology
facilitates to look into the human problems and predictions, Mantra
invokes their remedies. Mantra has also been called so because it is
repeated in the secrecy of one’s mind and is capable of capturing the
source of infinite energy through chabting.It could be said the
Mantras
are sacred utterances (syllables, words or verses) that are considered
to possess mystical or spiritual efficacy. Various Mantras are either
spoken aloud or merely sounded internally in one’s thoughts, and they
are either repeated continuously for some time or just sounded once.
Most
Mantras are without any apparent verbal meaning, but they are
thought to have a profound underlying significance and are, in effect,
distillations of spiritual wisdom. Thus, repetitions of or meditation on
a particular Mantra can induce a trance like state in the person and
can lead him to a higher level of spiritual awareness. Besides bringing
spiritual enlightenment, different kinds of mantras are used to work
other psychic or spiritual purposes, such as protecting oneself from
evil psychic powers.
There is wonderfully miraculous usefulness of the mantras if they are
repeated in the proper manner and the injunctions regarding the modes of
their application and practice are strictly observed. In all our Hindu
rituals, chanting of
Vedic mantras is an essential feature. The Vedas,
especially the Rig-Veda, contain one lack mantras. These mantras, we
believe, are effective by mere repetition. If we even do not know the
meanings thereof. In fact, the literal meaning of the words has nothing
to do with regard to realization of the desires.
Mantras have four fold
powers which are considered as four pillars of this Vedic methodology
which are as under:
Power has the supreme authority.
Power of yielding the desired results
Amplifying the productive power.
A comprehensive gripping facility.
No doubt, if
Mantras are practiced in letter and spirit, they give
fruits as per the devotee’s desires. While practicing the
Mantras the
devotee should follow the rules provided in the Vedic Indian classics
such as Brahman granthas, Tantra, Agamas, and Upanishads etc.
Mantra,
Yantra and
astrology are complimentary to each other. Different
Yantras are connected with different deities coupled with different
Mantras. All the five basic elements namely earth, water, air, Fire and
sky are connected with Yantras and through specific rituals one controls
the nature to get the desired benefit. Hence, according to classics
Yantra is a science which can be used through five elements and
recitation of Mantras. So, it could be said that Mantras and Yantras are
complimentary to each other.
Venus, the goddess of love,
reveals much about the way we approach relationships, romance, and
love. Its placement by sign, house, and aspect shows how and where
we go about expressing love.