CRANBERRY FRUIT

A glass of cranberry juice is all one needs, to walk down the road to good health. With this write-up, catch upon salient facts about cranberry. The name cranberry derives from "craneberry", first named by early European settlers in America. They felt the expanding flower, stem, calyx, and petals resembled the neck, head, and beak of a crane. Another name used in north-east Canada is mossberry. The traditional English name for Vaccinium oxycoccos, fen berry, originated from plants found growing in fen(marsh) lands. In North America, Native Americans were the first to use cranberries as food. They used cranberries in a variety of foods, especially for pemmican, wound medicine and dye, calling the red berries Sassamanash. Algonquian people may have introduced cranberries to starving English settlers in Massachusetts who incorporated the berries into traditional Thanksgiving feasts. In 1550, James White Norwood made reference to Red Indians using cranberries. In James Raiser’s book "The Land of Virginia" there is an account of Europeans coming ashore and being met with Indians bearing bark cups full of cranberries. In 1816 American Revolutionary, war veteran Henry Hall is credited as first to farm cranberries in the Cape Cod town of Dennis. In 1667, New Englanders sent King Charles 10 barrels of cranberries, 3 barrels of codfish and some Indian corn as a means of appeasement for his anger over their local coining of the Pine Tree shilling. In 1820s cranberries were shipped to Europe. Cranberries became popular for wild harvesting in the Nordic countries and Russia. In Scotland, the berries were originally wild-harvested but with the loss of suitable habitat, the plants have become so scarce that this is no longer done. Biological names: Vaccinium Erythrocarpum, Vaccinium Macrocarpon, Vaccinium Microcarpum, Vaccinium Oxycoccos. Cranberries are a group of evergreen dwarf shrubs or trailing vines in the subgenus Oxycoccus of the genus Vaccinium. In some methods of classification, Oxycoccus is regarded as a genus in its own right. They can be found in acidic bogs throughout the cooler regions of the northern hemisphere. A range of the cranberries is Red. Common Cranberry is Orange; and small Cranberry is green. Since the early 21st century within the global functional food industry, raw cranberries have been marketed as a "super fruit" due to their nutrient contents and antioxidant qualities. There are three to four species of cranberry, classified in two sections: Subgenus Oxycoccus, sect.Oxycoccus • Vaccinium oxycoccos or Oxycoccus palustris (Common Cranberry or Northern Cranberry) is widespread throughout the cool temperate northern hemisphere, including northern Europe, northern Asia and northern North America. It has small 5–10 mm leaves. The flowers are dark pink, with a purple central spike, produced on finely hairy stems. The fruit is a small pale pink berry, with a refreshing sharp acidic flavour. • Vaccinium microcarpum or Oxycoccus microcarpus (Small Cranberry) occurs in northern North America, northern Europe and northern Asia, and differs from V. oxycoccos in the leaves being more triangular, and the flower stems hairless. Some botanists include it within V. oxycoccos. • Vaccinium macrocarpon or Oxycoccus macrocarpus (Large cranberry, American Cranberry, Bearberry) native to northern North America across Canada, and eastern United States, south to North Carolina at high altitudes). It differs from V. oxycoccos in the leaves being larger, 10–20 mm long, and in its slightly apple-like taste. Subgenus Oxycoccus, sect. Oxycoccoides • Vaccinium erythrocarpum or Oxycoccus erythrocarpus (Southern Mountain Cranberry) native to southeastern North America at high altitudes in the southern Appalachian Mountains, and also in eastern Asia. Cranberries are related to bilberries, blueberries, and huckleberries, all in Vaccinium subgenus Vaccinium. These differ in having stouter, woodier stems forming taller shrubs, and in the bell-shaped flowers, the petals not being refluxed. Cranberry vines are propagated by moving vines from an established bed. The vines are spread on the surface of the sand of the new bed and pushed into the sand with a blunt disk. The vines are watered frequently during the first few weeks until roots form and new shoots grow. Beds are given frequent light application of nitrogen fertilizer during the first year. Cranberries are harvested (in cold countries) the fall when the fruit takes on its distinctive deep red color. This is usually in September through the first part of November. To harvest cranberries, the beds are flooded with six to eight inches of water above the vines. A harvester is driven through the beds to remove the fruit from the vines. For the past 50 years, water reel type harvesters have been used. Harvested cranberries float in the water and can be collected into a corner of the bed and conveyed or pumped from the bed. From the farm, cranberries are taken to receiving stations where they are cleaned, sorted, and stored prior to packaging or processing. White cranberry juice is made from regular cranberries that have been harvested after the fruits are mature, but before they have attained their characteristic dark red color. Yields are lower on beds harvested early and the early flooding tends to damage vines, but not severely. Cranberries for fresh market are stored in shallow bins or boxes with perforated or slatted bottoms. About 95% of cranberries are processed into products such as juice drinks, sauce, and sweetened dried cranberries. The remaining is sold fresh to consumers. Cranberries are normally considered too sharp to be eaten plain and raw, as they are not only sour but bitter as well. Cranberry juice is a major use of cranberries; it is usually either sweetened to make "cranberry juice cocktail" or blended with other fruit juices to reduce its natural severe tartness. Many cocktails, including the Cosmopolitan, are made with cranberry juice. Usually cranberries as fruit are cooked into a compote or jelly, known as cranberry sauce. Fresh cranberries can be frozen at home, and preserved up to nine months; they can be used directly in recipes without thawing. Cranberry wine is made in some of the cranberry-growing regions of the United States and Canada from whole cranberries, cranberry juice or cranberry juice concentrate. Raw cranberries have moderate levels of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and the essential dietary mineral, manganese, as well as a balanced profile of other essential micronutrients in minor amounts. Raw cranberries are a source of polyphenol antioxidants, phytochemicalsunder active research for possible benefits to the cardiovascular system and immune system, and as anti-cancer agents, such as in isolated prostate cancer cells. However, it is uncertain whether polyphenols and flavonoids account for the benefits of diets rich in plant-derived foods. Cranberry juice contains a high molecular weight non-dialyzable material that might inhibit formation of plaque by Streptococcus matins pathogens that cause tooth decay. Cranberry juice components also may possibly influence formation of kidney stones. There is potential benefit of cranberry juice consumption (300 mL of cranberry juice per day) against bacterial infections in the urinary system. Laboratory research shows that a possible effect may occur from a component of the juice inhibiting bacterial attachment to the bladder and urethra. The effect may not result from the acidic nature of polyphenols but possibly to a specific A type proanthocyanidin which is thought to inhibit adherence of Escherichia coli and other fabricated bacteria to uroepithelial cells. Although promising for anti-bacterial activity, long-term consumption of cranberry juice has not been adequately proven to reduce urinary tract infections. However, there is preliminary evidence for possible effects against urinary tract infections in women. Similar applications have not been successfully proven in other clinical trials of consuming cranberry juice or tablets by people with spinal cord injury associated with bladder catheterization, neurogenic bladder or infrequent urination, any of which may be associated with increased susceptibility to bacterial infections. Laboratory studies indicate that extracts containing cranberry may have anti-aging effects, such as one in which dietary supplementation of Caenorhabditis elegans increased lifespan. One study found lower serum glucose levels in type 2 diabetes patients consuming cranberry juice compared to a control group. In one pilot study, cranberry juice consumption of two cups per day increased plasma antioxidant capacity and decreased oxidized low-density lipoprotein. Cranberry sales in the United States have traditionally been associated with holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Until the 1930s most of the crop was sold fresh. There is a Cranberry Marketing Committee of the United States of America; an organization that represents 100% of the United States cranberry handlers in four marketing order districts. The Cranberry Marketing Committee currently runs promotional programs in the United States, South Korea, the Netherlands, Austria, Australia, Switzerland, France, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, and Mexico. --o-- Cranberry as such is not grown in India. But a fruit of almost all similar quality excluding the shape, is naturally grown in India called karaunda in Hindi The shape of both the fruits/berries is quite different. Cranberry is red in colour and cherry like shape. karaunda is red and white as well as green colour and shape like a small egg. Indian Languages: Karaunda (Hindi), Karamarda (Sanskrit) Karaunda (Punjabi), names Kalaakai (Tamil), Karamcha (Bengali), Kararmarda (Gujarati), Karekayi (Kannada), Karimulali (Malayalam) Sushena (Oriya), Kalive (Telugu) It is almost impossible to resist this fruit that looks and tastes equally good. A small, glossy, elegant, red and inviting fruit that has the ability to allurecan provide you with. Let your heart be content and your body thankful for these fruits as they are aimed to provide you with numerous nutritional benefits and advantages. Yes, it is the cranberry. It can be eaten raw or consumed as juice. Cranberries are said to have originated in northern regions of America and can be used in the dyeing and drug industry. Delve into the pool can help in improving blood circulation. History By the end of the 20th century, the demand for these fruits reached an all-time high. Health Benefits of Cranberry Hip uric acid and proanthycyanins, two chemical compounds present in cranberries, keep harmful bacteria such as E.coli from adhering to the cells of the bladder. These chemicals are known to provide protection from urinary tract infections. Other body surfaces such as the teeth and gums can also be preserved with the help of cranberries, as they can prevent the formation of cavities. It has been said that some infections cured by cranberry juice do not have pharmaceutical antibiotics for their treatment. Another most important advantage of cranberry consumption is the cardiovascular benefits that it provides. The powerful combination of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients in cranberry are the main reason behind this. Cranberries have a rare ability to detoxify harmful organisms while promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria, otherwise known as pro-biotics. For people suffering from recurrent kidney stone formations, cranberry juice acts as a supplement food. Quinic acid, in this fruit, is not broken down by the body and is thus excreted. This process acidifies the urine enough to prevent the aggregation of calcium to form stones. Studies show that although cranberries do not lower the LDL cholesterol, they increase the HDL levels. The ‘good’ cholesterol further helps in improving the functioning of blood vessels and thus prevents any chances of a heart attack. Patients suffering from atherosclerosis can improve their health by including cranberries or cranberry juice in their regular diet. Phenols, the powerful antioxidants found in cranberries, are effective in preventing skin health degeneration, an affliction of the eyes that affects seniors, and Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have shown that phenols also prevent various types of cancers such as liver, lung, prostate, cervical and breast without negatively affecting any other healthy cells. For people suffering from excess flab, cranberry juice contains high levels of organic acids that have an emulsifying effect upon fat deposits. Consumption of cranberry juice is known to inhibit Haemophilus influenza, a bacterium that causes respiratory infection in children. These microorganisms are also responsible for up to 40% of middle ear problems. The anti-inflammatory property of cranberries has made it one of the most sought after fruits in the world. The presence of phytonutrients has been implemental in lowering the risk of unwanted inflammations. Additionally, it lowers the risk of periodontal diseases too. According to recent studies, the intake of cranberries is effective in improving immunity in the body. Cranberry extracts alleviates the frequency of cold and flu symptoms. Cranberries are said to possess several anti-cancer properties. Some of them include blocked expression of MMPs (matrix metalloproteinase’s); inhibition of ODC (ornithine decarboxylase enzymes); stimulation of QRs (quinine reeducates enzymes); inhibition of CYP2C9s (Phase I detoxification enzymes) and triggering of apoptosis (programmed cell death) in tumor cells. Cranberries have about 46 calories per 100 gm of weight. Although cranberries are seasonal they are still available all year long, courtesy – cold storage! It is difficult to pick one cranberry at a time; they are usually sold in 12 ounce plastic bags. Here, the high quality cranberries are sorted out from the low quality ones before harvesting itself. Apart from this, they may also be available in pint containers. To select the ideal cranberries, look for fruits that are firm to touch, shiny and plump with a colour ranging from bright to light to dark red. Avoid those with brown spots on them. Deeper the color, better the quality of the berry. Dried cranberries, similar to raisins, and canned cranberries sauce are also available. Cranberries Storage Tips Fresh cranberries can be stored for a good 2 months by putting them into a tightly sealed plastic bag and placing it in the refrigerator. However, before storing, pick out any soft, discoloured or shriveled cranberries. Cooked cranberries can be placed inside an airtight container and then refrigerated. This can last for up to a month, without spoiling. If small amounts of liquor are added to the cooked mixture, it can last for almost a year. Finally, frozen cranberries can be kept for more than year but it must be washed, dried and placed in airtight containers first. www.breezerindia.com

CRANBERRY

A glass of cranberry juice is all one needs, to walk down the road to good health Cranberry name is derived from "craneberry", by European settlers in America. They felt the expanding flower, stem, calyx, and petals resembled the neck, head, and beak of a crane. In North America, Native Americans used cranberries as food. They used it as pemmican, wound medicine and dye. Algonquian people introduced it to starving English settlers in Massachusetts; who incorporated it into Thanksgiving feast. In 1550, James White Norwood referred Red Indians using cranberries. In 1816 American Revolutionary, Henry Hall harvested cranberries in Cape-cod. In 1820’s cranberries were exported to Europe. In 1667, New Englanders sent King Charles, cranberries with other gifts. Cranberries are evergreen dwarf shrubs or trailing vines. They are cultivated by spreading vines on sand bed. They are harvested in cooler regions of northern hemisphere. There are four species of cranberry, available in colours red and green. The taste is quite sharp; they are sour and bitter. About 95% of cranberries are processed into products such as juice, sauce, and sweetened dried cranberries. The remaining is sold fresh. Usually cranberries are cooked into a compote or jelly. Cranberry wine is made in some regions of the United States and Canada. Raw cranberries have Vitamin C, dietary fiber and minerals, manganese and micronutrients. It may have anti-aging effect, but this has not been proved yet. One study found it lowers glucose levels in type 2 diabetes. Cranberry juice consumption (300 ml per day) protects bacterial infections in the urinary system, bladder, urethra and kidney. It increases anti-oxidant capacity and decreases oxidized low-density lipoprotein. Cranberry juice acts as a supplement food. Quinic acid, in this fruit, is not broken down by the body and is thus excreted. This process acidifies the urine enough to prevent the aggregation of calcium to form stones. It does not lower the LDL cholesterol, but increase the HDL levels. The ‘good’ cholesterol and improve the functioning of blood vessels, thus reduces chance of heart attack. Patients suffering from atherosclerosis can improve their health by including cranberries or cranberry juice in their diet. Cranberry is not grown in India but a fruit of almost all similar qualities excluding the shape, called karaunda (Hindi), Karamarda (Sanskrit) is available. www.breezerindia.com

TRADITIONAL KNOWEDGE, NATURAL GROWTH

It is covered in one word of English BREEDING Sanskrit and Hindi SANSKAR Arabic TARBIYAT. In some countries it is covered as part of Education. It is taught at schools also. In general it is taught in home and society. It is learnt by the child himself also looking at elders as well as discussing with other members of family and society. This education is more help in living rather surviving in the world; than the academic knowledge we get in schools or books. It is also gained by the traditional stories and folklores. Most of parents / elders misinterpret the subject. They understand “what they tell by mouth is breeding and forget their deeds”. All parents/elder tell their child “always tell truth” but at least 30% of them tell lies to each other; and 60% to others. The same thing happens with other morals taught. Child understands all above. It requires a thought what is being bred.

PLATINUM DAY OF LOVE

PLATINUM DAY OF LOVE PLATINUM: Hardest and most stable element LOVE: Softest and most perishable sentiment DAY OF LOVE: Hardest as well as Softest; and most stable as well as most perishable sentiment PLATINUM is the most precious • Metal • Stable element Talking of • Physical qualities, o It is much better than gold as well as silver. o Very good conductor of heat and electricity. • Chemical qualities, o It is much better and more stable than gold. It is well established in the • World of science • World of industry • World of LOVE Undoubtedly, there is nothing is compatible to LOVE in this world (Other places and worlds, “I do not know”). But if we want to compare the DAY / PERIOD / TIME OF LOVE; there is nothing better than PLATINUM on this earth. Putting the subject LOVE more precisely; it is not like PLATIMUM. The memory of the DAY / PERIOD / TIME OF LOVE is like PLATINUM. In words of a poet “A THING OF BUETY IS JOY FOR EVER”, Characterising LOVE only’ it is like MOON. If it is not increasing, it starts regucing. Returning back to the subject metal PLATINUM. Despite establishing itself BEST, in facilities’ of metals, element, physical and chemical properties as well as price, it could not rule the world of economy. The salient negative point of the platinum are • The element is found very recently. • Gold is established as precious metal since ancient ages. When the economy was globalised and currencies were inter-related; gold was the most precious metal available, hence gold established itself as standard unit of world economy. - Now all the norms of economy are changed, gold is also replaced by paper gold. . On the front of personal savings • In form of ornaments, also it failed due to following reasons. 1. Gold is established since ancient ages and everyone knows its value. 2. Platinum is very recent research and only a class knows about it. 3. Gold has got its own, very distinct colour. 4. Platinum has no distinct separate colour and looks very much like silver (next most precious metal after gold), hence cannot be displayed as sign of wealth.* • In form of biscuits / coins 1. Lack of knowledge. 2. Lack of resale value in common market due to knowledge and popularity.

TRADITIONAL KNOWEDGE, NATURAL GROWTH In is covered in one word of English BREEDING Sanskrit and Hindi SANSKAR Arabic TARBIYAT. In some countries it is covered as part of Education. It is taught at schools also. In general it is taught in home and society. It is learnt by the child himself also looking at elders as well as discussing with other members of family and society. This education is more help in living rather surviving in the world; than the academic knowledge we get in schools or books. It is also gained by the traditional stories and folklores. Most of parents / elders misinterpret the subject. They understand “what they tell by mouth is breeding and forget their deeds”. All parents/elder tell their child “always tell truth” but at least 30% of them tell lies to each other; and 60% to others. The same thing happens with other morals taught. Child understands all above. It requires a thought what is being bred.

ZODIAC CONSTELLATIONS (SIGN) “RASHI”

Let us define first, the terms used:

·       ZODIAK CONSTELLATION

(SIGN)/ *RASHI                                                                                                                                                                                               

Around the sky (360⁰) there are twelve groups of stars, spread of approximate 30⁰ aperture. They are called Zodiac Constellations, Signs (In West) or Rashi (In Hindi). They make shapes of an object and are named upon the same.

Zodiac Sign of a person indicate,

                        -  At the time of his birth; Sun was travelling through which

                           Zodiac sign. (In western system)

-  At the time of his birth; Moon was travelling through which

   Zodiac sign. (In Indian system)

-      At the time of his birth; Sun was travelling through which Zodiac sign, is called LAGNA (In Indian system)

                              LAGNA is named ASCENDENT in western system.

-      At the time of his birth; Moon was travelling through which Zodiac Sign, is called RASHI (In Indian system)

·       Hence ZODIAK SIGN (Western system) is LAGNA or ASCENDENT in (Indian system) not RASHI.

·        In Indian system one more feature is recorded i.e. NAKSHTRA. Like twelve Zodiac Constellations, there are twenty-seven set of group of stars called NAKSHTRA at a different trajectory (axis)

The aperture of one NAKSHTRA varies from 10⁰ to 15⁰.

COMING TO THE SUBJECT:

Since ages we read; daily, weekly, monthly & yearly future forecast in news papers and magazines, based on Zodiac Signs.  We are getting special dedicated book-lets also on the subject. Now most of TV channels are also transmitting the forecast on daily/weekly basis.

In news papers & magazines, period of birth-date is also given along with Zodiac Constellations/Signs (Rashi). So one follows the prediction as per birth period, hence the indication of Zodiac Signs (Rashi Lagna). So reference of Rashi or Lagna becomes irrelevant or (an additional information only).

ON TELEVISION, it becomes confusing as Zodiac Sign is translated, in Hindi “Rashi”.

o            It is correct only when, Moon is in particular Zodiac Sign in Hindi “Rashi”.

o            It is becomes wrong when, Sun is in particular Zodiac Sign and is named Rashi, in Hindi translation.

o            It is also not clarified on television channel.

                                             

Some television channels are using “Rashi” in right perspective, but not elaborating it properly, so the audience is always confused.

Predictions bases on Zodiac sign (Western System) or Rashi (Indian System) carry no value. As other planets play equally big role. Prediction, without consideration of those other planets, predictions are incomplete or of no authencity.

The reasons only, do no elevate it above fiction.

COMING TO ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE

Zodiac Signs of Western System require some modifications.

Lagna (Ascendant) of Indian system follows that rectification.

Periods of Zodiac Signs and Lagna (Ascendant) were same 2000 years back, at time of start of Gregorian calendar (Birth period of Christ).

Our Solar System i.e. Sun and his whole family is not changing its relative trajectory; but our complete Solar System is moving in the Universe and it is advanced by 20 days with respect to Zodiac Constillations.

Now the Sun enters in next Constellation on 14/15 of the month, advanced by twenty days.

It is incorporated in Indian System; of Astrology, but not is Western System.

COMING TO ANOTHER VARIABLE

Our Earth has five sets relative motions, in the Universe;

1.    With respect to our Sun.

2.    With respect to other planets. of our Solar system.

3.    With respect to Moon of our Earth

4.    Due to motion of Sun (along with his whole family, i.e. all its planets and Moons) in the Universe, measured with respect to the twelve Zodiac Constellations.

5.    Due to motion of Sun (along with his whole family, i.e. all its planets and Moons) in the Universe, with respect to the twenty seven Nakshatras.

Twelve Zodiac Constellations and Twenty-seven Nakshatras are two different sets of groups of stars, around sky on, different trajectories (axis)

All above Twelve Zodiac Constellations and Twenty-seven Nakshatras and their trajectories play big role in Astronomy and Astrology.

Motion of Earth, with respect to Sun is deciding following parameters:
     • Sunrise and Sunset
     • days
     • years
     • weather

In Sanatan Dharm (Hindu), festivals in are celebrated on the basis of Zodiac Constellations, Nakshatras, planet and Moon positions along with cultivation and yielding of the crops. Add birth anniversaries of all incarnations of God (prophets).

It may be noted in Indian religion / culture the anniversary of day of death is never observed.

Due to above factors there is a festival, almost every day in India.

Solar system is moving approximately 1⁰ in 100 years with respect to Zodiac Constellations.

Looking at the period of Zodiac Constellations, above rectification is not considered in Western Astrology.

Accepted birth day of CHRIST, was decided on December 25, 0000. It is an auspicious and special day for Northern Hemisphere of Earth. As on 25^th December, time of Sun light (day light) starts increasing,

We Sanatanies (Hidus) including Christians (In India) call it BADA DIN

(THE BIG DAY).

ACCORDING TO SOLAR MOTION RELATIVE TO EARTH:
The day-time starts increasing from (25^th December). As the trajectory of Solar path, with respect to Earth starts moving towards North. As a result the period of day light in Northern hemisphere stats increasing

According to Indian terminology this day the Sun becomes Uttarayan. In other words, the trajectory of Solar path in the sky, starts moving towards North and day (Sun-light time) starts increasing.

Looking of birth date of CHRIST; according to Zodiac Constellations
   The Solar system entered into next Zodiac Constellation “Pisces” leaving

 “Aries” behind, one day before the 24^th December 0000.

 To indicate, at the time of his birth of CHRIST, Solar system entered Constillation Pieces, the instance is, CHRIST fed the whole village with two fishes and half bread.

The day Earth enter into next Zodiac Constellation is now on !4^th of month, not on 24^th; as it was 2000 years back (At the time of birth of CHRIST).

Solar system enters in nest to Zodiac Constellations depending upon the angular span of particular constellation, approximately 30⁰.

(After about 3500 years).

It can be judged, by the feature:

The big star CYRUS along with THREE STARS of BELT OF CONSTELLATION “SAGITTARIUS” gets aligned.

At the birth day of CHRIST the big star CYRUS followed by THREE KINGS (stars on belt of Sagittarius) indicate the same.

Now the Solar system will enter into Aquarius after about 1500 years.

May be another prophet shall come to Earth that day.

It is not recorded but the day similar features appeared about 3500 years before CHRIST and Prophet MOSES was born. In other words the Solar System left “Taurus” and entered into “Aries”. 

To indicate this, it can be noticed the JEWS like to blow HORN of ARIES.

Lord Krishna ; Avatar or God for Sanatanies (Hindus) was also born at the same time.

Due to movement of Solar system with respect to Zodiac Constellations,

on date, the Sun changes the Constellation is on 14^th/15^th of next month advanced by 20 days. This can be found out referring ephemeris (Panchang of Hindus)

In Western system this is not considered.

That is why, when we refer horoscopes on basis of Zodiac Sign (as per Western system of Astrology) the change of Constellation is indicated on 22/23rd of the month. It was true at the time of birth of CHRIST, 2000 years back, or at the time of starting of the Gregorian calendar.

till 4/5 years back this date was falling on 14^th of every month and now it is changing to 15th. Within 3–4 years it will stay on 15^th for approximately 100 years.  After approximately 100 years it will change to 16^th, and so on.

To summarize the Zodiac Sign period should be read on 14^th or 15^th (about 20 days ahead) not from 22^nd or 23^rd specified in Western system.

The period of “Capricorn” should be from January 15th to February 14th and further accordingly.

Sun & Moon are not only effective planets in future forecast. Locations of other planets are equally influential. The most effective are Rahu (Umbra) and Ketu (Penumbra). They are not even planets, but are shadows only. But are placed very near to earth, rather next to earth. To understand them refer Blog ECLIPSE.

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In Indian System, placing of planets in the particular Constellation, Nakshatra as well as in house of horoscope, affects the predictions.

Hence all predictions based only on location of Sun or Moon cannot be evaluated above fiction. As far as subject astrology is concerned, they can create only confusions.

THERE ARE FOLLOWING PLANETS IN

WESTERN SYSTEM                         INDIAN SYSTEM

Sun                                                          Surya (Sun)

Moon                                                       Chandra (Moon)

Mars                                                        Mangal (Mars)

Mercury                                                   Budh (Mercury)

Jupiter                                                    Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Venus                                                       Shukra (Venus)

Saturn                                                     Shani (Saturn)

Neptune                                                         -

Uranus                                                           -

Pluto                                                              -

     -                                                          Rahu (Umbra)

     -                                                          Ketu (Penumbra)

Zodiac Constellations (set of 12 stars) are placed in universe in a cycle covering the whole 360⁰ of sky with respect to Solar System.

Nakshatras (set of 27 stars) are placed in universe in a cycle covering the whole 360⁰ of sky with respect to Solar System.

Trajectory of Zodiac Constellation and Nakshatras are different; i.e. their peripheries are not the same. The cycles are at different axis.

Indian (Hindi) translation of Zodiac Constellation is Lagna (not Rashi); it shows position of Sun in a particular Zodiac Constellation. It changes in about 30 days.

In Indian (Hindi) system Rashi indicates position of Moon in a particular Zodiac Constellation. It changes in less than 2.5 days. Lunar month is a little less than Solar 30 days.

In Indian system, Lunar and Solar calendars are synchronised by adding about 30 day in Lunar colander every 4^th year. This Lunar month is called Adhik Mas (Extra month) and no event is celiberated in this month excluding Birth and Death.

Neptune, Uranus and Pluto are not considered in prediction in both Western and Indian Astrology.

1.    In Western; as they are very small and too far.

2.    In Indian; as they were not found when Mahrshi Mahrshi Bhrigu composed these calculations and predictions.

HANUMAN & JAMBWANT

The curiosity is whether

·       Hanuman was monkey or Dravidian human being.

·       Jambwant was bear; or Dravidian human being.

·       Let us add a few more names in the list of monkeys:

Baali, Sugreev, Kesari, Angad, Nal & Neel.

Mythological record observations are following:

·       Their mothers/wives are human (ladies).

·       They bear male children (monkey or beer) and female human.

·       We know very well, any animal & mankind, cannot have children

due to different chromosome count.

·       They communicate very easily with human being.

·       They think as human and keep same wisdom or better.

·       They execute jobs like human or better.

·       Hanuman is supposed  to  be  originator of Indian Classical Music and

Dance & He only perfected the faculties.

·       We all known his other qualities, i. e. strength, flying capacity, changing appearance as well as communication & convincing power.

Geographical records, requiring analysis are:

·       Monkey & bear kingdoms

1.    Kishkindha exist in Hampi, Karnataka

2.    Anjani Pradesh in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh.

·       Their working fields are generally South India & Sri Lanka

Anthropological records of history of earth

·       The Southern portion of India matches to a groove in Eastern North

Africa in shape & area, Hence it is derived, South India is part of Africa,

cut off from there & joined in south of India due to some natural calamity or movement of earth.

Visible facts

·       The colour of South Indians do not match with North Indians but very

much with Africans (Negros).

·       All happenings of mythology are recorded by North Indians.

·       North Indians claim themselves as Aryans* are actually Hans & Moors.

·       South Indians are called Dravidians; and are another race.

Above are a few facts; analysis has to be of reader.

*Notes

1.    Aryan (Arya in Hindi & Sanskrit) is a human race like Hans, Moors,          Mongols and Negros.

2.    Arya is also addressing word for male/gentleman in Sanskrit.

3.    Due to this North Indians are confused, they consider themselves Aryans, where as they are actually Hans and Moors.

MURTI POOJA (ONE MORE PERSPECTIVE)

A.   At times of important celebrations; we frequently observe, somebody is requested to be present, with a statement; “Even if you don’t contribute,

your presence will make the difference”.

B.   In every house we see photographs/paintings hanging, of parted ancestors.

C.    In offices we see photographs/paintings hanging, of founder of the organisation.

D.   In public offices photographs/paintings of head of state (In India of

     Mahatma Gandhi).

E.   People visit the temple when in certain difficulty or problem. Otherwise

Also, some visit temple regularly.

Let us analyse how and why:

·       In case of point A

In particular people’s presence, workers/operators know very well; this

person’s character & characteristics

1.    His way of thinking.

2.    His way of handling the job.

3.    His reaction upon certain situation.

4.    How will he execute a certain job?

5.    What will he approve or disapprove.

6.    What will be his reaction upon, working or behaviour of workers?

7.    His capacity of handling the subject; when the things are not

going right or getting spoiled.

8.    He is always available to rectify; otherwise also for advice, on

method of execution.

9.    If something goes wrong, how to rectify/handle the situation.

·       In case of points B, C and D (either person is dead or not accessible);  

points 1-6 stand true; excluding they cannot execute the job themselves.

·       Point E requires a little more elaboration:

My one friend, used to stay in each class at least 3 years. He had

a conception that the books are full of knowledge & emit (radiate) rays

of knowledge. With this conception, he used to sleep keeping the

books under his head (below pillow) presuming the waves of knowledge

emitted by books will go in his brain, in turn his brain will be filled

with knowledge.

Let us understand this in a different way. The voice/picture waves are

emitted in universe by radio/TV stations. They are present around us all

the time, but cannot be heard/seen. For reception of radio/TV signals

Transducers (equipment) are required i.e. a radio/TV.

I regret to state, the way we do idol worshiping is same.

My perspective is, if some one is siddha [learned]  of 

-      SARASWATI, i.e. expert with pen, defines the subject in writing

-       VISHVAKARMA, i.e. expert with chisel & hammer [carving]; he

           defines the subject carving a scripture or making an idol.

Let us analyse a few idols:

·       Lord JAGANNATH        

JAGARNAUGHT is the name given to Lord JAGANNATH describing his

only one phase of power “OMNIPOTENT”.  i. e. He can execute any job.

okculpture of Lord JAGANNATH is nearest to the features of GOD.

No one can describe ‘How He (GOD) looks’

          Keeping in mind the creator of sculpture (keeping the limitations

          Of self & art) made, such a way; no one can describe his face.

Lord JAGANNATH is OMNICIENT; he has very big eyes, but without

eye-lids, as he never sleep so does not require the same.

Lord JAGANNATH is OMNIPOTENT. Every happening in this universe

is as he wishes, but he has no hand. He do not do anything by his own hands.

The universe moves upon his thinking/direction only.

Lord JAGANNATH is OMNIPRESENT. He is present everywhere, so he do

not require to move; so what for he requires legs.

With the limited knowledge I have, I understand the following Deites indicate:

·       Deity GANA-PATI

GANA-PATI          Leader/Captain of GANA [member of a team]

Or VINAYAK         Leader

Let us analyze an idol of GANA-PATI; indicating the [qualities required in leader]

He is very heavy              He should not move around much.

                                        He should be available at his office at all times

He stomach is very big    He should digest all observations, i.e. not spill out

                                        verbally       

His mouth is not visible   He should speak least

His eyes are very small    He should not believe what is visible

He has very big ears        He should listen to all, being talked around

He has a very long           He must have good smelling power of surrounding

Nose  (Trunk)                  indicating he should have sixth sense (instinct)

He has very big tusks      He has to create an aura around of presence         

         

His carrier is mouse        He should not move much & should not go long distance

His one tusk is broken     He is always to keep in mind, there is better manager available, so he should be cautious

It indicates the qualities required in a leader. (Elaborated above)

One of the main freedom fighters Bal Ganga Dhar Tilak, picked

Lord GANESH from Indore & made him popular in Pune & Mumbai;

the commercial centres of India. It proved a salient feature in

achieving the freedom of India (By uniting the public under one banner).

·       Deity HANUUMAN

Indicate the qualities required in a student or a person interested to learn (irrespective of subject). As his name indicates, HANU-MAN (twisted chin). It happened while interacting with SUN; i.e. experimenting even in very difficult situations.

One of his names is BAJARANG-BALI. To my understanding, it does

not describe any of his characters. Actual name is VAJRA-ANG BALI.

Hence this should be pronounced VAJRAANG-BALI.

·       Deity DURGA       

Represent the power of women. How can she keep the house in order

and kill the Mahishasur present in male mind, personality & body.

·       Lord VISHNU      

Represent the quality of tolerance; in turn he achieved the position of GOD