We are approaching a very powerful annular solar eclipse in a few hours. It is particularly potent, given that it is falling on an especially powerful new moon day (Shani Jayanti).  Shani Jayanti is celebrated as the assigned birthday for Lord Saturn. In several mythologies and as per many ancient ways, Lord Saturn is known to mark time- cosmic time as well as our time here on earth... and because of this, he is also the one who dispenses the fruits of our actions!!

This upcoming solar eclipse will bring many profound changes on a personal and global front, and it is important to wisely spend the eclipse time to pray and seek divine guidance.  As always, full, and new moons provide us an enhanced opportunity to connect with the cosmic energies and with it also being an eclipse, the portals to higher dimensions can open up that much more easily for the true seeking heart.

Here is a short, but powerful prayer for this upcoming annular solar eclipse...

On Thursday, we are going to have a very powerful annular solar eclipse and it is also the day of Shani Jayanti! For those who may not be as familiar with the astrological concepts, Shani Jayanti is considered as the birthday of Lord Saturn and this is the graha (planetary entity) that is responsible for dispensing the fruits of our karmas, i.e., our actions- the positive as well as the negative ones.
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It is fairly rare that both these events occur on the same day and considering many other special cosmic alignments, this eclipse is going to bring out deep and profound transformations at many levels of our personal and collective experience.

It will be a time, not just the day of the eclipse, but several days and months following the event, where each one of us are going to be impacted in a deeply spiritual way. Our deep beliefs, concepts, and our very way of thinking and processing all that goes on around and to us, will drastically change… for the better!

Ultimately this change, these transformations will be for the better- but considering the fact that most people are too attached to their ‘existing way of life’, even if it is problematic and painful… and because of their unwillingness to change, in the initial stages the events following the eclipse may bring about a sense of fear and dread and then slowly… as people learn to cope with the situation, transform their thinking and change their response… slowly we will see a shift and rise in global consciousness.

Traditionally, several activities and rituals are performed on any solar eclipse day. You can read about them in my previous articles (mentioned below). In addition, during this specific eclipse, make it a point to spend some time in meditative contemplation, where you are mentally reviewing where you are in your life. Do not focus on just one pressing aspect like career or relationship but view your life as if you were watching a movie (where you happen to be the main protagonist).
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Are you happy with who you have become? Where you are currently in your life? What would you like to be different? If you had a magic wand that allowed you to re-write the screenplay of your life-movie, what parts would you change and why? Can you now introduce some of those positive-changes, new life-edits?

If you did not have negative emotions like fear, lack and so on… what would you do differently about your life? How would you live differently? Spend some time to contemplate on these points. Also, spend as much time as possible praying and connecting to the divine. Eclipses provide us a more open portal where we can easily connect with the Universal energies as well as the cosmic realm beyond. It provides us an easy opportunity to obtain divine grace and blessings!

I wish everyone a wonderful and beneficent annular solar eclipse ahead… It is a time of immense transformation and terrific new beginnings…
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“Gear up, get ready… it is now your time to rise and shine…”

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​As we know, eclipses always come at the very least in pairs. There is ofcourse that rare occasion where we will have three eclipses in a row. But usually, eclipses come in pairs and when we have a lunar eclipse followed by a solar eclipse, it denotes certain conducive energies in the Universe for specific activities. If we can sync our actions to these cosmic energies, then it helps us to benefit from the “Power of Moon-Magic”. So, let us look what we can do to tap into this moon-power…

As we know lunar eclipses happen during a full moon. We also know that full moons signify completion and there are several specific activities that we can perform during a full moon. If you have not read that article, then you can check it out here.

Now, solar eclipses happen on a new moon. New moons are a great time to set forth new intensions in our life. To chalk out specific goals and lay out strategies to systematically accomplish those goals. If you would like to learn more about new moons, then you can check out the article: Powerful Super New Moon and laying down the foundation of a New Earth

So, when we get a lunar eclipse followed by a solar eclipse, then the best way to utilize the powerful energies around this time is by:

• In the time leading up to the full moon, close out any pending activities. Any tasks that you have been postponing for the longest time, or simply being lazy about doing- either do it or just remove it from your list of activities! Basically, streamline your activities and finish off those tasks and actions that matter to you. The cosmic energies of the waxing moon will help you with this process.
  
• On the day of the full moon- lunar eclipse, list out any bad behavior, any negative habits, and traits that you want to get rid of… This can be a mental list, or you can physically write them down on a piece of paper. Then pray for these bad habits, these detrimental behaviors to be removed. Indicate genuine intension to take all the necessary steps to counter these behaviors and then burn off this piece of paper or mentally ‘erase’ off the list from your conscious mind.
  
• Now comes the fifteen days, between the lunar eclipse (full moon) and the solar eclipse (new moon). These days are best utilized to do deep cleaning. Not just cleaning off dirt and dust- but deeply cleaning out closets and folders. Get rid of anything that you do not use… it could be old clothes, board games, books and so on… anything that you are no longer using, find it a new home. Either give it away, donate, sell, or simply chuck it in trash (last option- be mindful of the principles of Green Living)!

In addition, to cleaning out physical space, be sure to also clean out your computer-drives and your mental space! Get rid of files that you do not use. Get rid of temporary files and tune up your machine. Similarly, when it comes to your mental space, make sure that you consciously observe all the thoughts that go thru your mind on a daily basis- and ofcourse most thoughts tend to be needless, repetitive, and at times very self-sabotaging and detrimental in nature! Be sure to make it a conscious intension to address all such useless thoughts. Clean out your home, office, devices, and your mind- a thorough, deep cleaning.
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… and then finally we will arrive to the day of the solar eclipse! 

•  The time of solar eclipse is best utilized to conduct prayers and list out your goals and intensions. As mentioned in the super new article (referred above), we have the period of no-moon… this is best utilized to completely let go of all that is longer serving a beneficial role in your life- it could be people, behaviors or even situations… Bless those people, situations, and activities, while stating your intension to move on to better occasions and situations, that allow you to lead a more fulfilling life… taking you to your highest destiny.
• Then after the solar eclipse is over and once the first sliver of the new moon appears, it is time to set forth your new goals and intensions. It is time to start enacting out your strategic plans to accomplish your goals.

The above-mentioned steps can be performed between any full moon and new moon period, but it is even more powerful to do them during the eclipses, since eclipse bring on powerful shifts in oneself as well as the situations and the world around us.

Also, the energetic influence of the eclipses last on for several months sometimes till the next set of eclipses and at times even beyond them. So, all the activities that you perform and the intensions that you set forth etc. will have a stronger cosmic energetic backing.

As you walk this path of Conscious and Spiritually aware Living, you will find that the more you conduct your activities in sync with the lunar cycles, that much more you are able to tap and harness into the Power of Moon-Magic, into the cosmic energies of the moon and all the powerful wisdom and gifts it holds for us…

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In the business world there is a very common saying that- aim for the moon, because if you miss it then atleast you will be among the stars. Though, the spirit of that saying may apparently seem appealing- it is not a good idea. Why? Because we attract what we desire…

When we desire something, want something with a clear intension then we are already setting its fulfillment in motion. This is one the universal laws… The Law of Attraction. 
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Now, keep in mind that like all the universal laws, it is very genuine, true, and irrefutable- but at the same time, it follows very specific process-steps. So, this is not just about “wishing” and “wanting” something- is is about truly and deeply desiring something. It is the state of your energy field that attracts similar energy. 

In physics, it is called as the cohesive force- where ‘like attracts like’- keeping matter together. If you want to see a simple example of this, then pour a little water droplet very close to another water droplet on a non-absorbent surface like a glass plate. You will find that if the droplets are close enough, then they seem to pull on each other to become a bigger water drop! This is a very practical observation of the natural cohesive force in action.

How this allows Law of Attraction to work and what are some of the key process-steps to ensure our heart-felt desires manifest, is something we will see in subsequent articles- but for now, keep in mind that do not be stingy about what you ask!! The universe can provide all the bounty (after all it created all of it)- do not be fearful that you may not get it!! All such negative thinking is sure to block the manifestation of your desired outcome.

So, when you are seeking the moon- then be clear in your intension about “wanting the moon”. Have faith that in due time (universe will best decide on the ‘when’) it will manifest in all its glory and the best part is- you will not only have the moon, but will be surrounded by the stars as well- now that is awesome- isn’t it?

There is a very famous motivational speaker Zig Ziglar, who once said that- you can achieve any amount of success, if you help enough number of people to become successful. He must have known about the Law of Attraction.

Achieving our heart-felt desires is not just about having a clear intension and wanting the best for ourselves… it is also not about having the willingness to put in the required work… what is absolutely mandatory is that our wished outcome is in accordance with the general principles of goodness and well-being. 

It is important that what we desire and what we do- our thoughts, our actions, somewhere increase the greater goodness in the universe, at the very least it should be neutral- but under no circumstances can it bring hurt or harm to others- since then, that very hurt, harm and pain will flow to the one initiating it- after all, there is another universal law- The Law of Karma. 

All these universal laws work in tandem with each other and over these next several weeks, we will look at them in more detail- but for now, step out of your comfort zone and dare to wish for the best in your life.   Believe in the universal providence and seek all your deep heart-felt wishes with complete faith and clear intension...

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​ Whenever we visit a temple (church, cathedral or any place of worship) we see it full of devotees! We see people ardently praying. BUT are they really praying? No. Most of the people are simply asking for ‘favors’ from the divine.

Most are trying to reach the divine to ask for various gifts and boons- for some it could be for a painful phase in life to pass and for others it could about starting a new profitable venture! Some may be praying for their own self and others for their near and dear ones. But, just about most of the people in temples, churches and other places of worship are there to ask for something…

But a real devotee does not feel the need to ask for anything, since all in existence is provided by the divine and he/she believes that the divine providence will take care of all their needs, and also all their wants and wishes, their desires. So, why ask!!

They realize that the real do-er in this world is the divine and we are its outcome, i.e. the divine is the dancer and we are the dance. So, they merely work on ensuring that they hear what the divine would like them to do (thru their own inner soul voice of intuition) and then do their best to do a great job. That is all…
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Now, it is true that this feeling of divine presence as someone, who we can approach to voice our pain and unhappiness, plays a very therapeutic role in most people’s lives. And realistically speaking, it has its own place in obtaining solace when one feels very beaten up and battered down in a particular life-situation.

But, as folks who have chosen to lead our lives consciously, it is important to conduct at least one prayer session in a day where it is simply about ‘praise and gratitude’. That is all we need to focus upon- Thank the divine for all that they are providing you and for all that there is and simply express praise for the divine- after all, we live in a magnificent and magical universe- and we surely need to praise the creator for having manifested such an amazing creation!

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​When we look around, we typically look and perceive others as “another”; an-other. Our identity is so much aligned with our own self, that we tend to look at others and immediately see all the differences between us. 

Typically, we tend to observe differences between us and another person. This happens because we are very identified with our own self. AND, we view this self by its external qualities, such as- I am a man (or woman), rich (or poor), Hindu (or Muslim- another religion) and so on… It is true that at an apparent level, there are many differences in each one of us. 

​This makes for the grand creation that we live in. But instead of celebrating this diversity, we typically use it as a way to segregate and separate! 

It is only when we are very far from our normal location that we look for some commonality to find comfort and safety in the familiar! For e.g. When you travel, if you are to meet someone from your country/heritage, it seems to give you a special happiness.

If we are to look deep, we will notice that there are always so many commonalities- even with a person who is at an apparent level very different from us!  Let’s take an example of a white person from a rich western European nation and a black person from a very poor African nation. At an apparent level, there will be many differences- skin color, affluence and possibly even health and physical well-being.

BUT, when we look beyond the outer physical differences, we can observe the commonalities- their sense of humor could be different, but laughter is going to release the similar endorphins and ‘happy chemicals’ in their brain! Similarly, what moves them emotionally and how they express their pain could be different, but both of their tears would be salty!

And this is not just the case with another human being. ALL manifested forms have the same  underlying divinity. Observe and see the commonality between you and a  dog, cat, tree... can you feel the very life-force (the divine presence, it's energy) pulsating in every life-form?

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Today it is start of a new year… 2020 has been a tough year from many standpoints. It is one of those years that will be remembered in history as the year when the world came to a standstill. No one could have imagined that with our increasing global connectivity that we would actually think about our own “borders” again- be they borders between homes, communities or  countries!

We are now looking at 2021 to bring us some semblance of sanity and normalcy!! Now- where the world economy, politics or even access is concerned- it will be as it needs to be or should we say as correctly determined by the governmental (and medical) powers. BUT what can we as individuals do to regain our own sense of wellbeing? To step out of the apathy (almost depressive feelings) where we are asking ourselves- can we ever plan for anything anymore? Or- what does this life really mean- if it can all be changed or be even taken away in just an instance!!

Personally- I find that looking at 2020 as a year of “personal death” is a great way for me to approach 2021 as the year of regeneration. 

Many people fear death- they think of it as “game over”- and yes, to a certain extent there is some truth in that statement. That is the case, if we limit ourselves to merely our physical level of existence. Our physical existence- our body is just one dimension of our existence- it is just the tip of the iceberg. Similar to an iceberg- where the real bulk is not typically seen- it is the same with us. Our larger self- the real us, our spiritual being is not typically experienced and because of this we do not realize that death is not a full-stop but just a pause in our soul-journey.

This is an intricate subject that requires much understanding. Many people think that reincarnation is just some eastern belief and that there is no truth to it. But there are many instances of where people have been known to bring in memories and abilities from their previous lives. In fact, as someone who does Spiritual Regression, knowing about past life is not just a ‘belief’ but an actual reality for me.
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Think of child prodigy like Mozart- at the age of four, he could not only play the piano very beautifully, but create heavenly symphonies which even experienced maestros of that time could not accomplish. This is a perfect example of carrying forward the work that we do during a certain time, into subsequent lifetimes. 

As this is an important concept and I will address it more in future articles- but for now, I want to highlight the importance of carrying forward our experiences and not fearing death- but thinking of it as an opportunity to regenerate- like the mystical bird- Phoenix. From our own ashes- we rise again.

So, when we think of 2020, as the year of our ‘symbolic death’- it gives us an opportunity to regenerate ourselves, as to how we would like to be, work towards our dreams, goals, and life-purpose with a renewed sense of joy and enthusiasm. We stop fearing life and life-events when we know that we are doing our best within the situational-paradigm… and that is the best that can be done. Then we live in peace, knowing that we will start to benefit from our actions, i.e. receive its fruits in due course of time- exactly when will that happen- well, the timing would depend on many factors- BUT one thing is for sure- Nothing that is done in this Universe ever goes un-noticed!! We are the witness of all that happens and as such we continue to bring forth and experience the feedback (karma), memories (samskars), contracts, promises and so on. The fruits of which- good or bad, could be delayed but can never be denied.

I wish everyone a very happy 2021 ahead…

The first month of this year is going to be very peculiar in the sense that- life will seem even more chaotic than in 2020- but we need to remember that times of regeneration also can come across as times of chaos and confusion.
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Even though the world at large may struggle to find its foothold, you as an individual can work on your own re-creation and remember that, though we all are affected by what happens around us- we are most affected and controlled by what happens within us- and this is a ‘choice’ we all have the ability to make. No matter what is happening around you, which you may or may not be able to control, you can always control what is happening within you and ensure that it is as per your liking. 

Energetically speaking this month of January holds special meaning because anything that we do, anything that we initiate will have strong karmic results. The effect of our actions will be more much more intense than usual, and one can expect the rewards (or repercussions) to not only be quick but also extensive. Because of this- it is a great time to begin ventures that you have long wished to initiate!! If you would like to learn more why January 2021 holds this special significance, then you can read my article on it under the Vedic Wisdom blog.

So, get started with 2021 with a renewed sense of hope, purpose, and a joy-filled heart… Wishing  all of us, the very best.

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Everything in existence is ultimately energy and information. We also know that matter and energy are interconvertible, i.e., matter can be converted to energy and vice versa. When we truly understand these concepts, then you will also realize the importance of why ancient cultures used figurines when they prayed- these figurines worked like Quantum-banks storing energy. More on that in another post. 
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Today, let us look at how we can utilize an object to hold information for us- so when we need to have some kind of warning or guidance, then such an object can provide it to us. Sounds fantastic… magical? It is quite simple and normal- once you learn how to work with energies.

You will realize that as you get more advanced in working with energies- then you do not need to limit yourself to specific objects- but you can obtain guidance thru myriad of ways.
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So, to explain how we can utilize the power of any objects to provide us warning/guidance- let me narrate this personal incident.

Back then, I lived in Chicago and was far from home. International calls were quite an expensive treat in general and particularly for me as a student. Given the fact that many times, I would be too engrossed within my own life as I tried to figure out the path, I always felt concerned that I would not know for a long time if something was to happen to my mom- who I love dearly!!

So, this is how I decided to power an object to help me to know/perceive any subtle energy changes around my mother.

​She had gifted me a small locket and considering I felt her love and blessings within it, I took the locket in my hands and promised the Divine/ Universe/ Higher Self (however one chooses to name it) - that I would always wear that locket and no matter what- would never take it off- AND if something was to happen to my mom- i.e. if she was in any mortal danger then this locket would fall off my body (i.e. not touch my body any longer).

Years went by and I ensured that I always wore that locket. Even when I had to go thru immigration x-rays and other procedures- the medical staff needed to tape it to my face, as I refused to remove it for any reason what-so-ever and during all that time I always ensured that the locket always touched my body.

Though at an apparent level, taking things to such an extreme may seem silly- but this is precisely where one’s conviction provides the energy that sustains how such situations pan out.

Then finally, one day- I noticed that for no apparent reason, the chain broke, and that locket fell. It happened so suddenly that I could barely react and even though I tried to catch it- I could not grab it in time and it fell… on my foot (still was touching my body). I picked it up and quickly tried to decipher what it meant…

I could distinctly feel the Universe saying that my mom’s time on earth was coming up. Even though we may be able to prolong her life a little thru our love and efforts, but it was time for her to pass on.
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Within days- my mom was diagnosed with a grave stage 4 medical condition!! We did several things to help her- medically as well as from an energy perspective to ensure that she would have an awesome quality of life in her last days. Even though the doctors gave her barely three months to live, she stayed on for another whole year!

​She spent that last year- not in any hospital, but by living up her life. She got a chance to travel to places that mattered to her and meet people she cherished and then finally after a year, she passed on to the other side...

So, after my mom passed on, I thought to remove that locket. But I could feel her “living presence” in the auric (energy) form and so thought to let it be. Then finally after we completed all the required rituals, I took that ritual bath and just as I stepped out of the shower, I felt something falling- and noticed that the locket had fallen off- and this time it had fallen on the floor away from my body. 

A locket which had stayed put for years on end, had got battered up and weathered, had many chains replaced and all the time, the one Sankalpa I had done was to ensure it stays touched to my body, which it did for all those years and then finally it fell off, on its own, once my mother had completed her stay on this earthly plane and had commenced her onward journey.
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Though this may sound amazing or even magical, if you work with energy principles, then you will realize that it is quite ‘normal’. Also, it does not need to be an object that one wears. In fact, given how difficult it was for me to maintain that Sankalpa, not to mention the challenges with delicate jewelry; if I had to ever repeat this- I probably would not choose anything wearable!!

Why such Sankalpa matters is that most of us do not like sudden changes and disruptive events. If done right and if the rest of your energy-way-of-being is in-synch, then you will find that such guidance/warning can come in handy.

What such Sankalpas help with is to give you a warning- a little bit of extra preparatory time to better deal with a challenging situation. It gives you a heads-up as well as some shock-absorption time to better understand and assimilate an otherwise devasting situation!

Also, this is a good way to get started if you want to work with energies and to learn to utilize them in simple, small ways.

As mentioned earlier, you will realize that as you get more advanced in working with energies, then you do not need to limit yourself to specific objects. You can obtain guidance thru myriad of ways. Anything and everything in your surroundings can help you, can guide you. After all, we are in a collective and connected energy-field, which we commonly call as the collective consciousness.

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Being successful in one's career or being monetarily affluent is only one part of life's equation. This blog is the result of many profound changes and experiences in my life.

I am blessed to be from the original Vedic tradition and was brought up with true wisdom of these ancient ways. In addition, I myself am certified in several natural healing modalities and have been gifted with artistic and musical abilities. But it is one thing to have all the knowledge in the world and another to live by it's wisdom.

These last few years- it seems like somewhere the "mundane professional lifestyle" had taken the upper hand. In addition to it, the grief of losing a dear family member (who was the pillar of my life) did not help!

​It seemed easier to simply concentrate on work instead of truly working on myself and living a life, where I was really happy- truly in sync with myself- where I was implementing all the wise ideas and living in a way that allows me to be in genuine unison with life energy itself (true philosophy and meaning of Yoga).

I live in a super beautiful city (Calgary) very near to the Canadian Rockies which is one of the most beautiful places in the world! Though I had visited the main "touristy" spots, I had not really explored the Rockies, my original reason to specifically immigrate to Canada.

BUT now it is time for change. Like all implementations- this one where I intend to implement on all the wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga is going to be fraught with challenges and accomplishments.

​And, like all the other challenges in my life, I intend to face these challenges, learn, and work thru them towards my goal- which is to live a natural, healthy lifestyle. A lifestyle where I am not only living in a green and sustainable manner (which is good for our earth) but also where I feel true happiness and contentment which is experienced when one is in "Yoga"- i.e. in unison with life-energy .

I really hope that readers find my journey inspiring and can find their own scenarios reflected in my varied challenges and successes!

​Please join me in spirit on this journey and hopefully my story will inspire you towards a healthy, natural way of living... :-)

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