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Vaikuntha Ekadashi – A very significant day for the devotees of Lord Vishnu

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Today is Vaikuntha Ekadashi.

Ekadashi means the eleventh day. In Hindu Calender, the eleventh day from the either the full moon or the no moon night, is known as Ekadashi.  This eleventh day is considered to be an auspicious day in Hinduism.

The day has special significance for the Vaishnavas or the devotees of Lord Vishnu. It is believed to be very auspicious to observe fast on an Ekadashi day. Many devotees eat fruits and drink milk and spend the entire day in worshiping Lord Vishnu.

Of all the Ekadashi days, some has special significance.

Vaikuntha Ekadashi is one such special day.  ‘Vaikuntha’ is a sanskrit word which means’ the abode of Lord Vishnu’ or where the Lord dwells. It is believed that on this day, the gates of ‘Vaikuntha’ opens for the pious devotees.

Special arrangements are made in famous temples like Balaji Temple at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, India and in ISKCON Temple located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. People queue up in huge numbers to have a glimpse of the Lord during the mid-night and wait until the main door of sanctum sanatorium is opened during dawn which can be anywhere between 3.30 am to 4.30 am.

Pious devotees fast on this day and chant the holy name of God. It is considered to be highly beneficial to read or chant sacred texts like the Bhagwad Gita and the Vishnu Sahasranama.

A sincere prayer and remembrance of the holy name of God is all that the Lord wants from us, Human Beings.

Glory to Lord Venkateshwara. Glory to Lord Vishnu.

Numerology: The Science of Numbers

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Numerology is a science or a branch of study which deals with numbers. It is believed that Numbers have the powers to reveal one’s personality and destiny. Numerology has become very popular these days and everyone is curious to know and understand the basics of Numerology.

I remember reading a book on numerology for the first time in life nearly 12 years ago. Since then, this subject has been an area of interest and this interest has always motivated me to read more on the topic. I never missed any opportunity to read and know more about numerology. The more I read and increased my knowledge of the subject, the more I realized how less I know. It is a vast and ancient subject.

With my knowledge of basic and foundation level of numerology, I felt of analyzing and writing down what I have learnt so far for better understand of my own self and also of my dear readers. I would like to clarify once again that I’m not an expert in this field; I’m just a follower, a learner and also a sincere reader. These pieces of information is dedicated to the experts whose writings I had read over the years and gained some knowledge in this field. I wish to write the basics of numerology in this article and everything in details beginning from number 1 to 9 in the following articles. I would like to invoke the blessings of God Almighty to give me the strength and ability to spread and share the knowledge I have gained over the years. So, here come the basics of numerology in this first article.

Everyone has 3 important numbers of their own. These numbers show the influence of planets which those numbers represent. The 3 important numbers are:

  1. Personality umber,
  2. Destiny Number [also known as Life Path Number]
  3. Name Number

Knowledge of one’s own lucky number is highly beneficial as people can plan their important work on days, when the date is favourable for them. It can make life more meaningful, enjoyable and worthy.

The date of the month when a person is born is his/her lucky number. This single digit number also shows the personality of a person. 

1. People born on the 1st, 10th, 19thand 28th of any month are ruled by Sun. We all know that the Sun is the mightiest and brightest of all objects in the Universe.

  • These people do carry the power, brightness and grandness of the mighty Sun.
  • They usually have a very strong career or profession.
  • They have a very strong mind with qualities like will power, determination, sincerity with a hard working nature and Strong Self-Esteem.

2. Those who are born on 2nd,11th, 20th, 29th are ruled by Moon.

  • They are usually very emotional and moody.
  • Moon is often associated with mind and mother whereas Sun is associated with brain and father.
  • They do have many friends.
  • They are people friendly and like to have many people around them.

3. People born on 3rd, 12th, 21st and 30th are ruled by planet Jupiter.

  • Jupiter is the biggest planet in the Universe and is considered as ‘Guru’ or Teacher by Indian Astrologers.
  • These people are good as human beings and are always loved by all.
  • They have leadership qualities and are very thoughtful beings.

4. Folks born on 4th, 13th, 22nd and 31st are governed by Uranus.

  • They usually believe in changing outdated outlook into modern ideas.
  • They may have a struggling way but they come out victorious with the power of their mind.
  • They are excellent conversationalists.

5. People born on 5th, 14th and 23rd are governed by planet Mercury.

  • Planet mercury represent wisdom and knowledge.
  • Hence, these people are blessed with wisdom and excellent articulation.
  • They excel in group discussions.

6. People born on 6th, 15th and 24th are governed by Venus.

  • Venus represents art and beauty.
  • These people like everything that is beautiful.
  • They are usually very well-behaved, mild and artistic.

7. Those who are born on 7th, 16th and 25th are ruled by Neptune.

  • People born on these dates tend to be little moody.
  • It is believed that they have strong intuition power.

8. Folks born on 8th, 17th and 26th are ruled by planet Saturn.

  • These people are blessed with the ability to analyze and criticize things in detail.
  • They are very practical, hard working and progressive.

9. People born on 9th, 18th and 27th of any month are governed by Mars.

  • Mars is believed to be the Army-Chief of the planets and hence these people are found to be very organized and methodical.
  • Mars also represents fire and as a result, number 9 people are found to be little short-tempered.
  • They have tremendous mental energy and any form of physical activity like running, exercising and dancing is good for their mental well-being.

 

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