Kismatkarma Durga Chalisa

DURGA CHALISA

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I bow to You O Goddess Durga, the bestower of happiness!
I bow to You O Goddess Amba, who Ends all miseries.

The radiance of your light is limitless and all pervading and all the three
realms (Earth, Heaven And the Nether World) are enlightened by Thee.

Your face is like the moon and mouth very huge. Your eyes shine with a
red glow and You have a Frightening frown.

O Mother! Your look is enchanting, the very sight of which ensures welfare
of the devout.

All the powers of the World repose in Thee and it is You who provide food and
wealth for the World's survival.

Like the feeding Mother Annapoorna, You nurture the whole universe and You are
the one Who appear like the timeless Bala Sundari (young girl of extreme beauty).

At the time of dissolution, it is You, O Mother, who destroys everything. You are the
beloved Consort of Lord Shiva, Gauri (Parvati).

Lord Shiva and all yogis always chant your praise Brahma,
Vishnu and all other Gods ever meditate on You.

You appear in the form of Goddess Saraswati too,
to grant wisdom to the sages and thus ensure their Welfare.

O Mother Amba! It was You who appeared in the form
of Narsimha, sundering the pillar.

Thus You saved Prahlad and Hiranyakashyap also went to
Heaven as he was killed by your Hands.

In the form of Goddess Lakshmi, O Mother, you appear in
this world and repose by the side of Shree Narayan.

Dwelling in the ocean of milk, O Goddess, with Lord Vishnu,
please fulfill my desires.

O Bhavani, the famous Goddess of Hingalaja is no one else but
You Yourself. Illimitable is your Glory, defying description.

You are yourself Matangi and Dhoomavati Mata. It is You who appear as
Bhuvaneshwari and Bagalamukhi Devi to bestow happiness to all.

It is You who redeem the wolrd, appearing in the form of Shree Bhairavi,
Taradevi and Chhinnamasta Devi, and end its sorrows.

Reposing gracefully upon your vehicle, O Goddess Bhavani, You are welcome
by the brave Langour (Lord Hanuman).

When You appear in the form of Goddess Kali, with sword in one hand and a
cupel in the other, Even Time flees in panic.

Beholding You, well armed, with a Trident in your hand, the enemy's
heart aches with the sting Of fear.

You also repose in the form of Devi at Nagarkot in Kangara. Thus all the
three realms shudder in the might of your glory.

You slayed the demons like Shumbh & Nishumb and massacred the
thousand forms of the dreaded Demon Raktabeej.

When the earth was severely distressed bearing the load of the sins
of the arrogant Mahishasur.

You assumed the dreadful form of Goddess Kali and
massacred him along with his army.

Thus, whenever the noble saints were distressed,
it is You O Mother, who came to their rescue.

All the realms including the Amarpuri (divine realm) remain
sorrow-less and happy by Your Grace. O Goddess!

It is the symbol of Your glory that is burning brightly at Shree JwalaJi.
All me and women Ever worship You, O Mother!

He who sings Your glory with devotion, love, and sincerity remains
beyond the reach of grief And poverty.

He who meditates upon Your form with concentration goes
beyond the cycle of births and deaths.

All the yogis, gods and sages openly declare that without your
favor one can't establish communion with God.

Shankaracharya had performed once a special penance called
Aacharaj and by virtue of which he had subdued his anger and desire.

He ever worshipped Lord Shankar and never for a moment
concentrated his mind on You.

Since He did not realize your immense glory, all His powers
waned and then He repented hitherto.

Then He sought refuge in You, chanted Your glory and
'victory, victory, victory to Thee, O Jagadamba Bhavani'.

Then, O Primal Goddess Jagadamba Ji, You were propitiated and
in no time You bestowed Him with his lost powers.

O Mother! Severe afflictions distress me and no one except Your
Honored Self can provide relief please end my afflictions.

Hopes and longings ever torture me. All sorts of passions and
lust ever torment my heart.

O Goddess Bhavani! I meditate only upon you Please
kill my enemies O Queen!

O Merciful Mother! Show me your favor and make me feel
happy by bestowing me with all sorts of riches and powers.

O Mother! May I be receptable of Your grace as long as I live,
ever recounting the feats of Your Glory to all.

This way, whoever sings this Durga Chalisa shall ever enjoy all
sorts of pleasures and shall attain the highest state in the end.

Kismatkarma explains April 4th 2015, Eclipse, Grahan, Blood Moon

Whats happening on April 4th 2015? 

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This Total Lunar Eclipse or "Blood Moon", is on April 4, 2015 and will be visible in most of North America, South America, Asia and parts of Australia. The Moon will be totally eclipsed (totality) for about 5 minutes. From beginning to end, it will last for 3 hours and 29 mins. This is the third eclipse in the 2014–2015 tetrad.

Why not harness the energy of the cosmos for a path clearing meditation. This spiritual energy meditation will both protect you and energize your efforts for Clearing your path of obstacles and hurdles. Single meditation lasts one month, the meditations will start from the first new moon after your booking. http://www.kismatkarma.com/distant-meditations/

What is a Blood Moon?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the earth passes between the sun and the moon. This blocks the sun’s rays from reflecting off the moon as normal. However, some of the sun’s rays curve around the earth causing the moon to appear red during a total eclipse. Because of its vivid color, a total lunar eclipse is often referred to by NASA as a Blood Red Moon. The occurrence of blood moons is quite common, normally happening at least twice per year. Most of us have seen the moon when its appearance has changed to red. When four blood moons happen in close succession, NASA refers to this as a tetrad. Tetrads are rather rare, only taking place fifty-five times since 1 AD.

Why not harness the energy of the cosmos for a path clearing meditation. This spiritual energy meditation will both protect you and energize your efforts for Clearing your path of obstacles and hurdles. Single meditation lasts one month, the meditations will start from the first new moon after your booking. http://www.kismatkarma.com/distant-meditations/

How long will it last?

The total eclipse of the full moon on April 4, 2015 will last less than five minutes, making it the shortest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century.

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What could this mean for you?

A lunar eclipse occurs at 8:06AM ET at 14 degrees 24 minutes of Libra. In Libra, we’re concerned with fairness, justice, and equality, and if we don’t see that, we do everything we can to get it. Unfair laws can be struck down, rulings against equality are overturned, and we fight to defend the defenseless. We shine a light on the corruption in justice systems, and focus on what needs to be changed. We want more peace and harmony with these eclipses. This lunar eclipse is sextile (positive aspect) transit (moving) Jupiter in Leo, and we try to stay positive, looking at the brighter side of gloomy situations. This eclipse is also opposite transit Uranus in Aries, and we fight as hard as we can to be who we are and to have the freedom we desire, but our differences may be hard to accept. This eclipse is also square (hard aspect) transit Pluto in Capricorn, and we take down our oppressors, work to take control, and resist authority. If you're a Libra Sun, Moon, or mid-Libra rising, you may feel the effects of this moon most.

Why not harness the energy of the cosmos for a path clearing meditation. This spiritual energy meditation will both protect you and energize your efforts for Clearing your path of obstacles and hurdles. Single meditation lasts one month, the meditations will start from the first new moon after your booking. http://www.kismatkarma.com/distant-meditations/

What spiritual precautions can we take?

During the time of Grahan, any auspicious activity is not performed. This custom is followed before the time of Grahan as well. As per astrology, a particular duration before Grahan and the during Grahan is known as “Sutak”. But, before talking about Sutak, let’s talk about the mythological reason of occurrence of Grahan.

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Kismatkarma: Story Behind Surya & Chandra Grahan

The world from the origin has been divided into two major segments the “good” and the “evil”. The Surya (Sun) and Chandra (Moon) are two Gods who are still worshiped in today’s time. But, what could be the reason that they have been related to inauspiciousness?

As per the holy scriptures, it is described that at the time of Samudra Manthan (churning of the milk ocean), when everything submerged under water, the Devtas (God) and Asuras (Demon) together brought back everything into existence. There was an equal distribution of the things among the two, but Amrit (immortality potion) was stolen by Asuras.

Hence, to get Amrit back, Lord Vishnu in the form of Mohini, a beautiful Apsara captivated the attention of Asuras and successfully gained back the Amrit. She started distributing the “Amrit” among the Devtas. Rahu, one of the Asura, understood the trick and sat in between Surya and Chandra. But soon Chandra and Surya realized that Rahu was not one of them.

Hence, Mohini (Bhagwan Vishnu) aggravated by the act beheaded Rahu. Since then, it is believed that Rahu (in the form of snake) retaliates and indulges in war with the Sun and Moon periodically and therefore, Grahan takes place.

Now, when you know the legend associated with eclipse, let’s move further and talk about Sutak and effects of Grahan.

Why not harness the energy of the cosmos for a path clearing meditation. This spiritual energy meditation will both protect you and energize your efforts for Clearing your path of obstacles and hurdles. Single meditation lasts one month, the meditations will start from the first new moon after your booking. http://www.kismatkarma.com/distant-meditations/

Kismatkarma: Relationship Between Sutak & Grahan

Sutak is the time under which no good things are done, as this duration is considered unfavorable. Usually, it is believed that during the time of Sutak, one should prohibit from eating and drinking. Sutak is usually observed 12 hours before the Surya Grahan and 9 hours before the Chandra Grahan.

Note: Sutak is applicable in those areas only where Grahan or eclipse is visible.

Why not harness the energy of the cosmos for a path clearing meditation. This spiritual energy meditation will both protect you and energize your efforts for Clearing your path of obstacles and hurdles. Single meditation lasts one month, the meditations will start from the first new moon after your booking. http://www.kismatkarma.com/distant-meditations/

Kismatkarma: Things To Avoid During Grahan & Sutak

There are some things, which need to be avoided during the time of Grahan and Sutak. These simple things can be kept in mind for all eclipses:

• One should avoid having solids or liquids (exception for sick, old and infant).

• No food item should be stored and eaten after the Grahan or eclipse.

• Use of cosmetics should be avoided.

• One should avoid entering in temple and touching the idols.

• Pregnant ladies are advised to stay indoors and avoid eating during this time because this time might affect the child’s health and disabilities could occur. To avoid the malefic effects of Grahan, pregnant ladies should apply a thin paste of Cow Dung/ Sandalwood on their stomach.

• One should take a shower or bath when the Grahan/ Eclipse ends.
• Why not harness the energy of the cosmos for a path clearing meditation. This spiritual energy meditation will both protect you and energize your efforts for Clearing your path of obstacles and hurdles. Single meditation lasts one month, the meditations will start from the first new moon after your booking. http://www.kismatkarma.com/distant-meditations/

Hanuman Chalisa

May Lord Hanuman Bless you with Love Light and Happiness 
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Shree Hanuman Chaleesa
(Invocation)

Shree Guru charana saroja raja nija manu mukuru sudhari
Baranaun Raghubara bimala jasu jo daayaku phala chaari 

Having polished the mirror of my heart with the dust of my Guru's lotus feet
I sing the pure fame of the best of Raghus, which bestows the four fruits of life.

Budhi heena tanu jaanike sumiraun pawana kumaara
Bala budhi vidyaa dehu mohin harahu kalesa bikaara

I know that this body of mine has no intelligence, so I recall you, Son of the Wind
Grant me strength, wit and wisdom and remove my sorrows and shortcomings.

(Verses)
1. Jaya Hanumaan gyaana guna saagara
Jaya Kapeesha tihun loka ujaagara

Hail to Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtue,
Hail Monkey Lord, illuminater of the three worlds.

2. Raama doota atulita bala dhaamaa
Anjani putra Pawanasuta naamaa

You are Ram's emissary, and the abode of matchless power
Anjani's son, named the "Son of the Wind."

3. Mahaabeera bikrama bajarangee
Kumati niwaara sumati ke sangee

Great hero, you are as mighty as a thunderbolt,
You remove evil thoughts and are the companion of the good.

4. Kanchana barana biraaja subesaa
Kaanana kundala kunchita kesaa

Golden hued and splendidly adorned
With heavy earrings and curly locks.

5. Haata bajra aura dwajaa biraajai
Kaandhe moonja janeu saajai

In your hands shine mace and a banner
And a sacred thread adorns your shoulder.

6. Shankara suwana Kesaree nandana
Teja prataapa mahaa jaga bandana

You are Shiva's son and Kesari's joy
And your glory is revered throughout the world.

7. Bidyaawaana gunee ati chaatura
Raama kaaja karibe ko aatura

You are the wisest of the wise, virtuous and clever
And ever intent on doing Ram's work. 

8. Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiyaa
Raama Lakhana Seetaa mana basiyaa

You delight in hearing of the Lord's deeds,
Ram, Sita and Lakshman dwell in your heart.

9. Sookshma roopa dhari Siyahin dikhaawaa
Bikata roopa dhari Lankaa jaraawaa

Assuming a tiny form you appeared to Sita
And in an awesome form you burned Lanka.

10. Bheema roopa dhari asura sanghaare
Raamachandra ke kaaja sanvaare

Taking a dreadful form you slaughtered the demons
And completed Lord Ram's mission.

11. Laaya sajeevana Lakhana jiyaaye
Shree Raghubeera harashi ura laaye

Bringing the magic herb you revived Lakshman
And Ram embraced you with delight.

12. Raghupati keenhee bahuta baraaee
Tuma mama priya Bharatahi sama bhaaee

The Lord of the Raghus praised you greatly:
"Brother, you are dear to me as Bharat!"

13. Sahasa badana tumharo jasa gaawai
Asa kahi Shreepati kanta lagaawai

"May the thousand-mouthed serpent sing your fame!"
So saying, Lakshmi's Lord drew you to Himself.

14. Sanakaadika Brahmaadi muneesaa
Naarada Saarada sahita Aheesaa

Sanak and the sages, Brahma, gods and the great saints,
Narada, Saraswati and the King of serpents, 

15. Yama Kubera digapaala jahaante
Kabi kobida kahi sake kahaante

Yama, Kubera and the guardians of the four quarters,
poets and scholars - none can express your glory.

16. Tuma upakaara Sugreevahin keenhaa
Raama milaaya raaja pada deenhaa

You did great service for Sugriva,
Presenting him to Ram, you gave him the kingship.

17. Tumharo mantra Bibheeshana maanaa
Lankeshwara bhaye saba jaga jaanaa

Vibhishana heeded your counsel
And became the Lord of Lanka, as the whole world knows.

18. Yuga sahasra yojana para bhaanu
Leelyo taahi madhura phala jaanu

Though the sun is thousands of miles away,
You swallowed it, thinking it to be a sweet fruit.

19. Prabhu mudrikaa meli mukha maaheen
Jaladhi laanghi gaye acharaja naaheen

Holding the Lord's ring in your mouth
It's no surprise that you leapt over the ocean.

20. Durgama kaaja jagata ke jete
Sugama anugraha tumhare tete

Every difficult task in this world
Becomes easy by your grace.

21. Raama duaare tuma rakhawaare
Hota na aagyaa binu paisaare

You are the guardian at Ram's door,
No one enters without your leave.

22. Saba sukha lahai tumhaaree sharanaa
Tuma rakshaka kaahu ko daranaa

Those who take refuge in you find all happiness
and those who you protect know no fear.

23. Aapana teja samhaaro aapai
Teenon loka haanka ten kaanpai

You alone can withstand your own splendor,
The three worlds tremble at your roar.

24. Bhoota pisaacha nikata nahin aawai
Mahaabeera jaba naama sunaawai

Ghosts and goblins cannot come near,
Great Hero, when your name is uttered.

25. Naasai roga hare saba peeraa
Japata nirantara Hanumata beeraa

All disease and pain is eradicated, 
Brave Hanuman, by constant repetition of your name.

26. Sankata ten Hanumaana churaawai
Mana krama bachana dhyaana jo laawai

Hanuman releases from affliction
those who remember him in thought word and deed.

27. Saba para Raama tapaswee raajaa
Tina ke kaaja sakala tuma saajaa

Ram, the ascetic, reigns over all,
but you carry out all his work.

28. Aura manorata jo koee laawai
Soee amita jeewana phala paawai

One who comes to you with any yearning
obtains the abundance of the Four Fruits of Life.

29. Chaaron juga parataapa tumhaaraa
Hai parasidha jagata ujiyaaraa

Your splendor fills the four ages
your glory is renowned throughout the world.

30. Saadhu santa ke tuma rakhawaare
Asura nikandana Raama dulaare

You are the guardian of saints and sages,
the destroyer of demons and the darling of Ram.

31. Ashta siddhi nau nidhi ke daataa
Asa bara deena Jaanakee Maataa

You grant the eight powers and the nine treasures
by the boon you received from Mother Janaki.

32. Raama rasaayana toomhare paasaa
Sadaa raho Raghupati ke daasaa

You hold the elixir of Ram's name
and remain eternally his servant.

33. Tumhare bhajana Raama ko paawai
Janama janama ke dukha bisaraawai

Singing your praise, one finds Ram
and escapes the sorrows of countless lives.

34. Anta kaala Raghubara pura jaaee
Jahaan janama Hari bhakta kahaaee

At death one goes to Ram's own city
or is born on the earth as God's devotee.

35. Aura devataa chitta na dharaaee
Hanumata se-ee sarva sukha karaee

Give no thought to any other deity,
worshipping Hanuman, one gains all delight.

36. Sankata katai mite saba peeraa
Jo sumire Hanumata bala beeraa

All affliction ceases and all pain is removed
by remembering the mighty hero, Hanuman.

37. Jai jai jai Hanumaana Gosaaee
Kripaa karahu gurudeva kee naaee

Victory, Victory, Victory to Lord Hanuman!
Bestow your grace on me, as my Guru!

38. Jo sata baara paata kara koee
Chootahi bandi mahaa sukha hoee

Whoever recites this a hundred times
is released from bondage and gains bliss.

39. Jo yaha parai Hanumaana chaleesaa
Hoya siddhi saakhee Gaureesaa

One who reads this Hanuman Chaleesa
gains success, as Gauri's Lord (Shiva) is witness.

40. Tulasee Daasa sadaa Hari cheraa
Keejai naata hridaya mahan deraa

Says Tulsi Das, who always remains Hari's servant:
"Lord, make your home in my heart."

Pawanatanaya sankata harana mangala moorati roopa
Raama Lakhana Seetaa sahita hridaya basahu sura bhoopa

Son of the Wind, destroyer of sorrow, embodiment of blessing,

Live in my heart, King of Gods, together with Ram, Lakshman and Sita.

Kismatkarma Wish you a Happy Ram Navami March 2015

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May Lord Ram bless you all with love light and happiness

Happy Ram Navami to you from the Kismatkarma team, May Lord Ram bless you with love light and happiness. 

Our Special Ram Navami Meditations will help you energize your spirituality to establish righteousness and destroy the negativity in your lives.

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Earth Hour at 8:30pm tonight UK Time

Celebrations have begun in Samoa, Antarctica, New Zealand, Fiji, and the Soloman Islands as millions go dark for Earth Hour, and the wave of switch-offs is slowly making its way to us in the UK for 8.30pm tonight!

Hundreds of landmarks are signed up across the country, including: Big Ben and Houses of Parliament; Buckingham Palace; St Paul’s Cathedral; Tower Bridge; The OXO Tower; the National Gallery; The Ritz London; Manchester United Football Club; Windsor Castle; Sheffield United; Brighton Pier; Edinburgh Castle; The Kelpies; Caerphilly Castle; Cardiff City Hall; The Blackpool Tower; and numerous Park Plaza and Marriott Hotels as well as all  The Ambassador Theatre Group venues!

Happy Navratri 2015 from Kismatkarma

Happy Navratri from Kismatkarma

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Vasant Navratri 2015 or Chaitra Navratri 2015 is from March 21 to March 28 as per Hindu calendar. Rama Navami 2015 is on 28th March 2015 (Saturday).

Chaitra Navratri is celebrated in the first month of Hindu lunar calendar and Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Rama, falls on the ninth day during Navratri.

Throughout Navratri Kismatkarma will conduct daily meditations to help clear your path and bring love, light and happiness into your life. For your Meditation token please follow the link: http://www.kismatkarma.com/navratri-march-2015/

21 March 2015 (Day 1) – Pratipada/Kalash Sthapana & Sailputri Meditation

The first form of Goddess Durga is called ‘Shailaputri’. She is considered the daughter of the Himalayas. She is a form of Shakti, the consort of Lord Shiva. Throughout Navratri Kismatkarma will conduct daily meditations to help clear your path and bring love, light and happiness into your life. For your Meditation token please follow the link: http://www.kismatkarma.com/navratri-march-2015/

22 March 2015 (Day 2 & 3) – Dwitiya Brahmacharini Puja & Tritiya Chandraghanta Meditation

The second form of Goddess Durga is known as ‘Brahmacharini’. Her name is derivative of the word ‘Brahma’, which means ‘Tapa’ or penace. She is also a form of Uma or Parvati, a form of Mata Shakti. On the third day the Goddess is worshipped as ‘Chandraghanta’. She is the symbolic representation of beauty and bravery. Throughout Navratri Kismatkarma will conduct daily meditations to help clear your path and bring love, light and happiness into your life. For your Meditation token please follow the link: http://www.kismatkarma.com/navratri-march-2015/

23 March 2015 (Day 4) – Chaturthi or Kushmanda Meditation

On the fourth day Goddess Durga is worshipped in the form ‘Kushmanda’. It is believed that Kushmanda is the creator of the entire Universe and she has created the entire Universe by her laugh. Throughout Navratri Kismatkarma will conduct daily meditations to help clear your path and bring love, light and happiness into your life. For your Meditation token please follow the link: http://www.kismatkarma.com/navratri-march-2015/

24 March 2015 (Day 5) – Panchami or Skandamata Meditation

On the fifth day, the form of Goddess Durga is called ‘Skandamaata’. She is actually called so because she is here represented as the mother of Skanda, the chief warrior of the Gods army. Throughout Navratri Kismatkarma will conduct daily meditations to help clear your path and bring love, light and happiness into your life. For your Meditation token please follow the link: http://www.kismatkarma.com/navratri-march-2015/

25 March 2015 (Day 6) – Shashthi or Katyayani Meditation

On the sixth day, the Goddess Durga is worshipped as ‘Kaatyayani’. Seated on her vehicle lion, Kaatyayani has three eyes and four hands. Throughout Navratri Kismatkarma will conduct daily meditations to help clear your path and bring love, light and happiness into your life. For your Meditation token please follow the link: http://www.kismatkarma.com/navratri-march-2015/

26 March 2015 (Day 7) – Saptami (Maha Saptami) or Kalaratri Meditation

On the seventh day, the Goddess Durga is worshipped as ‘Kaalratri’. As the name suggests, Kaalratri is as black as a dark night. She has four hands, she is meant to make the devotees fearless. Throughout Navratri Kismatkarma will conduct daily meditations to help clear your path and bring love, light and happiness into your life. For your Meditation token please follow the link: http://www.kismatkarma.com/navratri-march-2015/

27 March 2015 (Day 8) – Durga Ashtami or Sandhi Meditation

On the eight day, the Goddess Durga is worshipped as ‘Mahagauri’. She is considered to extremely beautiful, white like snow and accessorized with white colored ornaments. She represents calmness and exhibits wisdom. Throughout Navratri Kismatkarma will conduct daily meditations to help clear your path and bring love, light and happiness into your life. For your Meditation token please follow the link: http://www.kismatkarma.com/navratri-march-2015/

28 March 2015 (Day 9) – Rama Navami or Dashami Meditation

On the ninth day, Goddess Durga is worshipped as ‘Siddhidaatri’. It is believed she consists of all the eight siddhis. She lives on lotus and is worshipped by all the Rishis-Munis, Siddhas, Sadhakas and Yogis. Throughout Navratri Kismatkarma will conduct daily meditations to help clear your path and bring love, light and happiness into your life. For your Meditation token please follow the link: http://www.kismatkarma.com/navratri-march-2015/

Rama Navami 2015 is on 28th March 2015 (Saturday). On Rama Navami, Lord Ram was born. He was born on Navami Tithi during Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month and each year this day is celebrated as Rama Navami, birthday of Lord Rama.

It is also known as Chaitra Masa Suklapaksha Navami, and marks the end of the Chaitra-Navaratri or Vasant Navaratri. Kismatkarma conduct a special Meditation for this day.

Throughout Navratri Kismatkarma will conduct daily meditations to help clear your path and bring love, light and happiness into your life. For your Meditation token for all 9 days please follow the link: http://www.kismatkarma.com/navratri-march-2015/

In ancient times, astrologers were beheaded for not alerting the emperors in advance about eclipses

In ancient times, astrologers were beheaded for not alerting the emperors in advance about eclipses. Don’t fear the ‘Blood Moon’ that’s currently infecting the web, but if you find yourself on the correct moonward facing hemisphere of the planet, do get out and observe the total lunar eclipse coming right up on the morning of Wednesday, October 8th. This is the second and final total lunar eclipse of 2014, and the second of four in a quartet series of lunar eclipses known as a tetrad. Eclipses were taken as negative omens. It's true; they're not the greatest days for important new beginnings or advancing one's material affairs. On the other hand, there is really no need to make them into dreaded events. In fact, eclipses are wonderful for introspection, meditation, cleaning house, letting go of old baggage, quiet time or any other spiritual pursuit. The idea of paying attention to eclipses, or any astrological event for that matter, is simply to harmonize your action with the spiritual astrological weather. We feel this time is ideal to have a path clearing meditation. You may place your order via the link:  http://www.kismatkarma.com/distant-meditations/ Please remember to focus on your goals for the duration of the meditation. This will help improve the energies. If you feel you want to do more to help clear your path, then you can order your Personalised affirmation http://www.kismatkarma.com/services/ “It’s important to be aware of the fact that your Karma can change your Kismat...You have the ability to change your destiny by changing your actions” (Dr Arti Jangra p.hD). Eclipses can be used on different levels as well. The most common way to use an eclipse in astrology is as an omen or sign portending global trends or events. Typically, because the eclipse is caused by a shadow passing across the Sun or the Moon, it is taken as an indication of negative events, suggesting problems for particular countries, leaders, or some aspect of world politics. On the other hand, eclipses can also be used for individuals. With the power of spirituality we can overcome these negative effects. Please note you can use this perfect timing to help clear your aura. http://www.magicpotions.biz/our-services/ In the course of the ordinary activities of day to day life, eclipses should be avoided for important new beginnings in material areas. If you are thinking about starting a business, getting married, approaching your boss for a promotion, or proposing to your girlfriend, then an eclipse is not the time to do it. On the other hand, if you are thinking about going camping, going on a retreat, starting psychotherapy, ending a relationship, quitting a job, cleaning house, or just spending some quiet time, then an eclipse can be a good time to start. In the decision making process eclipses come in handy as well. If, for example, you find your dream house, or someone makes you a job offer at the time of an eclipse, it is generally a good idea to leave it. Things which you are presented with at this time are usually either short-lived or develop unforeseen problems later. If the thing that you are deciding is of an introspective or spiritual nature, however, then the eclipse might indicate a positive outcome. This information is generic, for a personalised reading please contact us on http://www.kismatkarma.com/services/ so we can help you in detail. The recommended activity during an eclipse is meditation, or possibly the chanting of an appropriate mantra for the Nakshatra in which the eclipse is occurring. Please refer to the following notes of upcoming eclipses for appropriate mantras for specific eclipses. Total Lunar Eclipse, October 8, 2014 at 3:50 am PDT 21 degrees Pisces in Revati Nakshatra On October 8th, there will be a total Lunar Eclipse at 21 degrees of Pisces. The eclipse takes place in the nakshatra of Revati, ruled by the deity Pushan. Pushan was the caretaker of the travelers, the caretaker of the animals, and the caretaker of the souls who are departing the body at the time of death. So this period is not a particularly favorable period for pets, but it is a great time for travel, especially if is spiritually oriented travel. As for leaving the body, it’s good for that too, I suppose, if you happen to be a yogi and are planning on consciously sloughing off the mortal coil at that time. Jupiter aspects the eclipse from Cancer and gives lots of support. The kismatkarma mantra for this eclipse is Om Shri Revati Nakshatra Devataye Namah  Partial Solar Eclipse will take place on the October 23, 2014 at 2:56 pm PDT 6 degrees Libra in Chitra Nakshatra There will be partial solar eclipse on October 23rd, at 6 degrees of Libra, in Chitra Nakshatra. This eclipse exactly eclipses Venus as well, so I would suggest that you wait for at least 6 days after the eclipse to begin any important creative projects or projects related to houses. Chitra is ruled by Visvakarma, the celestial architect. It is also connected with arts, crafts, and design in general. Avoid beginning important activities related to these things too. The kismatkarma Mantra for this eclipse is Om Shri Chitra Nakshatra Devataye Namah  Love Light and Happiness www.kismatkarma.com www.kkplanetcare.com www.magicpotions.biz

IS ASTROLOGY FOR REAL???

IS ASTROLOGY FOR REAL???

In my shows I always say "face the facts", I do spiritual readings for people Worldwide. So many people I come across have become victim to the Astrology scam. After seeing so many people suffer because of the fake lies they have been told I have decided to publish this article. 

Astrologers claim they can tell your character, abilities, health, love life, events, destiny, and more, just from your birth chart. It seems amazing that a handful of planets could show all this. Indeed, polls consistently show that many people don't believe it. But astrologers have the perfect answer -- just try it. Put astrology to the test, they say, and you'll be convinced it works. What could be more reasonable? So this is precisely what research has done.

Take sets of birth charts jumbled up with descriptions of their owners. Can astrologers match charts to owners? In astrology books they do it all the time. So we expect the proportion of successful matches to pile up close to 100%. To date a total of 54 studies have made this test using a total of 742 astrologers and 1407 birth charts. Despite these impressive numbers the average success rate was no different from the 50% expected by chance, see figure below. For these astrologers (many of them among the world's best) astrology performed no better than tossing a coin.

Astrologers fail to match charts to owners better than chance

Here the results expected by chance were determined by picking matches at random for each of the 54 studies and repeating 10,000 times. The difference between the 51.7% success rate achieved by astrologers and the 50.0% expected by chance is easily explained by the tendency of journals to accept positive results and reject negative results, and is in any case not even weakly significant (p=0.77).

I believe in Karma, we need to do good for good to happen. I always say in my shows that everything we were, what we have become and what we will become is all a result of our karma. Do not categorized into a grid thinking your a certain star sign, there is more to life than he 12 astrological signs and the 9 planets. These results, for astrologers this is bad news, which they dismiss in various ways. They say the tests were unduly difficult or were run by people ignorant of astrology (in fact many were run by astrologers). They say you cannot test astrology (which if true would mean they could never know anything about it). Or they see the bad news as proof of astrology's subtlety, so it is right even when it is wrong (ditto). But once again research comes to the rescue with an ingenious test that avoids any need to match charts with owners.

How well do astrologers agree on what a given birth chart indicates? To date a total of 28 studies have put this to the test using a total of 559 astrologers and 762 birth charts. Typically each test looked at how well 5 to 30 astrologers agreed on what a given chart indicated about its owner. Their average agreement was dismal -- better than tossing a coin but nowhere near the minimum acceptable, see figure below. Again many of these astrologers were among the world's best.

Astrologers fail to usefully agree on what a chart means

In general no test of individuals is acceptable unless the agreement between practitioners or between applications is above 90% where chance agreement is 50%, that is, where first and second opinions agree better than chance in 4 out of 5 cases. However, if we are interested only in large differences rather than small ones, as in measuring blood pressure, then agreement down to 75% may be acceptable provided nothing better is available elsewhere. But anything below 70% is generally useless because first and second opinions will agree better than chance in less than 2 out of 5 cases. The average agreement among astrologers was 54.9%, or better than chance in barely 1 out of 10 cases.

The next question is obvious. If astrologers cannot usefully agree on what a birth chart indicates, how can they know that astrology works? Indeed, why should anyone bother with astrology in the first place? It is here that we need to ask what is meant by "astrology works".

What is meant by "astrology works"?
One of the key inspirations of recent research has been to recognize that astrology, however defined, delivers statements that (like statements generally) can contain (1) factual information such as "you have red hair", and (2) personal meaning such as "you are here to fulfill your destiny". As shown below, the distinction between facts and meaning helps to explain why astrology can be seen to work even when it doesn't.

At one extreme are people who seek only personal meaning. For them astrology works if it provides meaning. Here "it works" means "it is meaningful." This kind of astrology does not need to be true, and attacking it would be like attacking Superman comics or a religious faith. At the other extreme are people who seek only factual proof. For them astrology needs to be true. Here "it works" means "it delivers results beyond those explained by non-astrological factors", of which more later.

In between are people who see astrology as meaningful but grounded in the kind of factual statements ("Leos are generous") that fill astrology books. This allows research findings to be welcomed if positive ("it confirms astrology!") and rejected if negative ("astrology is not like that!"). But it does not end there.

How to convince yourself that astrology works
Linda Goodman says Leos are warm, generous, independent, and dislike being told what to do. So you ask one hundred Leos if this is true. Ninety say yes, the rest say it depends but generally yes. Cautiously you press on. Astrologers say a Mars-Neptune conjunction signifies a person who is idealistic and concerned with values such as consideration for others. So you ask one hundred people with a Mars-Neptune conjunction if they are idealistic. Ninety-five say yes.

Still cautious, you have your birth chart read. The astrologer tells you things she could not possibly have known, like you have a sense of humor and you sometimes worry about money. Amazingly, everything fits. You are now convinced that astrology works. You haven't the foggiest idea how it works but it certainly works. You conclude that disbelievers have no idea what they are talking about.

For astrologers that is the end of it. Millions of people have tested astrology in this way, and millions have ended up convinced that it works. For them this is end of story. Astrology really works! No doubt about it!

Why scientists are not convinced

But scientists are not convinced. They know we can be fooled into seeing faces in clouds by a whole host of non-astrological factors such as hidden persuaders (reasoning errors and statistical artifacts). They also know that the remedy is simple -- do what astrologers never do, namely use switched data as controls. So they put the same questions to non-Leos and people without a Mars-Neptune conjunction, and they have their chart read after giving the astrologer someone else's birth data.

The results confirm their suspicions. Whereas 90% of Leos said they were like Leo, so did 90% of non-Leos. Absence of a Mars-Neptune conjunction made no difference to people's idealism. And someone else's chart fitted them just as well as their own -- a point repeatedly confirmed by astrologers whenever they inadvertently use the wrong chart. Many tests with switched data have been made, always with results like these. Which of course is consistent with the studies shown earlier, where astrology performed no better than tossing a coin, and astrologers failed to usefully agree on what a given chart indicated.

For scientists that is the end of it, at least until the evidence indicates otherwise. Your sun sign and birth chart may fit you exactly but so do sun signs and birth charts not your own. Astrologers and clients cannot tell the difference. Like the Emperor's New Clothes, astrology seems to be built on self-deception. At which point the message is clear.

The message is clear
Before deciding whether or how astrology works we need to test switched data. We must stop asking if Leos are generous and ask instead if Leos are more generous than non-Leos. Without such comparisons our tests will be meaningless. But during twenty centuries astrologers have rarely tested switched data. So they cannot claim to know whether astrology works. If we bring together the evidence from hundreds of studies, and from articles elsewhere on this website, the case for and against astrology can be stated as follows. First the case against.

The case against astrology
The case against astrology is that it is untrue. It has not contributed to human knowledge, it claims the prestige of science without the methods of science, it has failed hundreds of tests, it does not deliver benefits beyond those produced by non-astrological factors (hidden persuaders), and users do not usefully agree on basics such as which zodiac to use or even on what a given birth chart indicates. No hint of these problems will be found in astrology books, which is why some scientists see astrologers as misguided or even fraudulent. In fact astrologers are mostly nice people who genuinely wish to help others.

But the claim that astrologers repeatedly make (astrology is true because based on experience) is simply mistaken -- what they see as its strength (experience) is actually its weakness (the experience is not assessed using switched data). They show little awareness of the factors such as the absence of accurate feedback that prevent learning from experience, or of the numerous hidden persuaders that give the illusion of such learning in its absence. Astrologers also show little interest in procedures that avoid the weaknesses of experience, and every interest in ignoring unwelcome evidence. Together these attitudes have created a case against that is longer and stronger than the case for.

The case for astrology
The case for astrology is that it is among the most enduring of human beliefs, it connects us with the cosmos and the totality of things, it provides a basic means of describing ourselves, and there is a wide range of approaches. In practical terms a warm and sympathetic astrologer provides low-cost non-threatening therapy that is otherwise hard to come by. You get emotional comfort, spiritual support, and interesting ideas to stimulate self-examination. And new ideas are always emerging that could raise spiritual awareness. In a dehumanized society an astrologer provides personal support at a very low price. Where else can you get this sort of thing these days?

Much the same applies to sun sign astrology but at a more basic level -- and many people seem to want it. Or as historian and social critic Theodore Roszak says in his book Why Astrology Endures(Briggs, San Francisco 1980): "For a growing number of people, the rich imagery of these old traditions has become a more inspirational way of talking [about ourselves] ... than conventional psychiatry. The astrological universe is, after all, the universe of Greco-Roman myth, of Dante, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Blake. It has poetry and philosophy built into it."

Conclusion
There is more to astrology than being true or false. But integrity and validity are crucial because astrology lends itself to commercial abuse, as in sun sign columns and phone-lines, and to exploitation of the gullible. It also faces strong competition from thousands of self-help psychotherapy books that typically describe a problem and how to attack it, all supported by examples. Such books, especially if based on sound scientific principles, can help as much as psychotherapy does, see Clinical Psychology Review 13, 169-186, 1993. So it remains to be seen whether astrology can survive such competition once its own true nature becomes more widely known.

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