Astro Remedies (A Vedic Approach)

Contents Foreword v Preface ix List of Horoscope xvii 1. Remedies-Background and Basics 1 Necessity, Contrary views, Background, Ruling principles What is a remedy, Application of remedies, Role of Mind, Karmas & Remedies, Conclusion 2. Indications of Weak/Afflicted Planets 11 Introduction, Constellations, Ashtakvargas, Indications of Weakness, astrological factors, Psychological indicators and deity of Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu & Ketu, Conclusion 3. Colour Therapy 26 Introduction, Trinity of colour, Colourful moods, Aspects & Application of colours, How colours work on the body, Colours of zodiac signs & planets, Colours as symbols, Colours for health & harmony, Use of colours on various Planetary afflictions, Weekly dress code, Advantages of Colour therapy, One case chart, Conclusion Gem Therapy 41 Background, Diagnostic importance, Qualities of gems1 The way gems act, Categories of gems, Details of nine main gems, 18 substitute gems & 12 poor Substitute gems, Birth-stones, Gems-birth char’ Profession, Anti-evil gems, Energising a gem, Globules of gems, Herbs in-lieu of gems, Three case charts, Conclusion 5. Sound Therapy and Mantra 89 Sound, Mantra, Speech & Chakras, Planetary worship, Forms of planetary figures for visualization, Mantra & Deities, Types of Mantras, Siddha Mantra, Guidelines for Sadhak, Places for Sadhana, Samput, Suitability of a Mantra, How does a Mantra cure, Shabar (Aghori) Mantras, Four case Charts, Conclusion 6. Compendium of Mantras 122 Guru Mantras, Ganesha Mantras, Surya Mantras, Mantras for propitiation of planets, Janam Rasi Mantras, Vishnu Mantras, Shiva mantras, Mantras for specific uses, Durga Saptashati, Shabar (Aghori) mantras, Some Muslim Mantras, Some Jam mantras, Mantras from Ram Chant Manas. 7. Tantra 163 Introduction, Basic principles, Types of Tantra Sadhana, Types of Tantra, Durga Saptshati, Specific Sadhana of Kaali, Matangi, Bhuvneshwari, Baglamukhi, Tnipursundari, Tara, Kamala, Tripurbhairavi, Chhinnamasta and of Dhoomavati; Banda Tantra, Parad items, Tantrik articles, Remedies through Charms, Other useful Tantra, Three case Charts, Conclusion. 8. Yantra 201 Introduction, Construction & general instructions, Types of Yantras, 13 Geometric Yantras, 10 numerical Yantras, four panaria Yantras, Four Beesa Yantras, Five Muslim Yantras, 10 miscellaneous Yantras, two case charts, Conclusion 9. Rudraksh 237 Introduction, Tests for good quality, Rosary/ beeds, Importance of Rudraksh, Types of Rudraksh (15 types), Uses of Rudraksh, Rudraksh Kavach (10 types), Two case charts, Conclusion 10. Bath, Fast and Charity 256 General, Kumbh Snan, Baths at other places, propitiation of planets through baths, Use of water as nature cure (6 types), Types and aim of fasts, Religious fasts, Astrological fasts, Fast as nature cure, Charity for propitiation of planets, Selection of recipient of charity, two case charts, Conclusion 11. Curses of previous Births & their propitiation.... 274 Introduction, Curses and propitiation of Snake, Fore-fathers, Mother, Brother; Brahmin, Wife, Departed soul, maternal uncle; propitiation for childlessness, Case of curse of a Brahmin on Lord Rama, Conclusion. 12. Lal Kitab & Remedies 286 Introduction, Basic definitions, Effects of a planet when positioned alone, Relations ascribed to planets, Items related with planets, General remedies for ill effects of planets, Specific remedies for malefic planets (9 No.) with indications there of, Conclusion.