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Astrology

Books
Vedic Astrology: An Integrated Approach (textbook published in 2000)
Writeups
If you like the knowledge shared in any of these writings, please feel free to use it, spread it and refine it. Otherwise, please ignore.
Correct Siddhamsa Chart of Parasara
Parasara's Hora Chart Decoded: Uma-Shambhu Hora
Impact of Transit Conjunctions on Natal Points: A Research
Transits and Vimsottari Dasa Progression: A Specific Correlation
Padamsas and Tranits: A Research Finding
Transit of Nakshatra Dasa Lord: A Specific Principle
Stationary Planets in Transit (A Research)
Parasara's Atma Karaka Kendradi Graha Dasa
Parasara's Kala and Chakra Dasas
Parasara's Sthira Dasa
Parasara's Drigdasa
Parasara's Chara Karakas
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Spirituality

Books
Vedic Wisdom (collection of writings on spiritual matters in vedic-wisdom yahoogroup)
Writeups
Importance and Relevance of Homam as a Spiritual Sadhana
The "vedic-wisdom" yahoogroup is dedicated to discussing matters related to spirituality, Sanatana dharma and understanding the true meaning of the teachings of rishis on dharma and spirituality. The following is a sampling of some of my writings there.
A Parable: Realization, Religion, Pseudo-wisdom & Sadhana Message 8561
On many identities, who am I really: Message 7084
What articles are required in an "ideal pooja room": Message 830
On the deeper meaning of Mantra Pushpam: Message 7015
On multiple spiritual paths (a detailed analogy): Message 361 and Message 367
On what Dasa Mahavidyas represent: Message 8427
On how [not] to judge spiritual progress: Message 7948
On the stages in spiritual sadhana: Message 8244
Why meditate on sound patterns like beejaaksharas and mantras: Message 832
On how mantras work (good to read after message 832 above): Message 498 and Message 956
On the wasting of prana (life force): Message 7860
On why certain associate deities are worshipped in Satya Narayana pooja: Message 7795
An example of mystical experiences given by mantras: Message 951
How different mantras work and fail (an analogy): Message 922
On technicalities that block people's spiritual progress: Message 381
On keeping the mind focused during meditation: Message 1172
On what really matters in spiritual sadhana: Message 964
On the exchange between external & internal worlds: Message 8016
On ownership vs caretakership: Message 7989
On the Gayatri mantra and true purpose of spiritual sadhana: Message 711
On the meaning of seven tongues of fire in homam: Message 1174
On creation, god, karma and karmaphala: Message 534
On new karmas vs resisting the fruits of past karmas: Message 394
On the working of Veda mantras vs other mantras in today's times: Message 892
On the problem of pride even in spiritual sadhana: Message 733
On the role played by a guru (includes a personal account): Message 382 and Message 391
One example of the symbols in rituals: Message 756
On looking for tangible results and mystical experiences: Message 648 and Message 632
On the challenge of brahmacharya: Message 578
On mixing up duality and non-duality: Message 671
Why worship planets and deities instead of one supreme god: Message 126
On mystical experiences and not being distracted: Message 611
On the pronunciation of mantras and accompanying thoughts: Message 615
On moksha as an end vs moksha as a continuum: Message 438
On ladies performing funeral rites: Message 8033
On the nuances of personal dharma: Message 437

• Fire Yoga (religion agnostic)

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• Do Pitri Tarpana by Yourself

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• Do Satya Narayana Vratam

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• My Astrological Predictions

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• Mantras: Audio & Text

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• Sanskrit Slokas Composed By Me

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