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Remedies for Venus

Hello everyone!

Today, I want to share with you, remedies for Venus. Firstly, how can we tell that we have problems related to Venus?

Firstly, Venus governs our romance and marital relationships, such as maintaining good marital relations.

Second, Venus gives us luxury in life, such as a big house, nice cars, money and wealth etc.

Third, Venus being positive means our Reproductive capabilities are sound.

Accordingly, the following are a few examples of problems we may face in case we have problems of Venus:-

  1. Lack of Luxury in life, such as living in a small house, not having a nice car (or no car at all),
  2. Lack of funds most of the time and finding it tough to make ends meet
  3. Difficulty in marriage (especially for girls). For men, it could also be marital problems
  4. Problems in business, especially for people in fields such as acting and media
  5. Reproductive problems
  6. Excess weight
  7. Urinary Tract Infections
  8. Adultery / Extra-marital affairs

For any of these problems, there is no harm in doing some remedies for Venus.

But, what if you don’t face any of the above problems?

Even in that case, the remedies I am about to share with you will still contribute towards making your life better. So, let’s proceed!

  1. When facing Venus related issues, the simplest remedy is to give milk to dogs every Friday evening at around 8 pm. Doing this for at least 6 weeks will show a big difference in your life as far as Venus is concerned.
  2. The next option is to wear a Diamond or Zircon gemstone of at least 5 carats in a gold or panch dhatu (5 metal) pendant around your neck on a Friday after chanting “Om Draam Dreem Droum Sah Shukraye Namah” 108 times.
    Here, it is important to get a gemstone that is the best possible quality within your budget to ensure that you start seeing results as soon as possible. Some people also suggest Opal instead of Zircon but I have seen best results with Zircon. Diamonds are quite expensive so it’s best to not consider them for now.The following are a few gemstones I suggest:-

    1. This stone on Amazon will cost around Rs 1070 (around 14 USD) and will be a good balance between price and quality.
    2. This stone on Amazon will cost around Rs 7800 (around 110 USD) and will be of much higher quality. This is the option for faster results. International users can get one here.Once you have found the gemstone that is feasible for you, you need to wash it in milk and then in water and then follow the steps I gave in step 2 above.
  3. In case gemstones are not your style, you can chant a mantra for Venus. The mantra for Venus is “Om Draam Dreem Droum Sah Shukraye Namah” and needs to be chanted at least 18000 (in total) for best results.
    I suggest chanting every Friday at least 216 times to complete the chanting within a year’s time. You can mentally make a commitment and decide for yourself. I also offer this service.
  4. There might be a few people who do not agree with feeding dogs, chanting mantras or even wearing a gemstone. For such people, a great remedy for Venus is to sponsor the marriage of a poor man’s daughter.
    Yes there are many who cannot even afford to get their daughters married with dignity and providing help to such people will definitely be a good deed and also be a great remedy for Venus. Please remember that if we leave out the pomp-and-show, a marriage is actually not that expensive to sponsor.
  5. Lastly, another simple way to get Venus related benefits is to have the Venus Yantra in your home or place of business. The Venus Yantra is available on Amazon for Rs 580 (around 8 USD) and is quite simple to use. You just need to hang it on a wall in your home or office and ensure that it remains clean. International users can get one here.

Doing these remedies will help you gain the benefits associated with Venus and help make your life better!

If you have any questions or comments do share them below.

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Remedies for Saturn

Hello Everyone.

As I commonly get questions about dealing with bad effects of Saturn (also known as Shani), I thought of penning my thoughts in a common location instead of typing it out again and again.

Firstly, let me clarify that Saturn is a giver of justice. When we move through a period of Saturn, we learn a lot of hard lessons and come out strong. Unfortunately, the period of hard lessons can be quite difficult and easily demoralize most people. On the other hand, a positive Saturn is known to give immense amounts of beauty, wealth and prestige as well.

That is why the remedies for Saturn come into the picture. So, let’s get started!

There are various ways to solve a problem and in the same way, we have different solutions to deal with the effects of a planet also.

The simplest approach most astrologers today will suggest is wearing a ring with Blue Sapphire in gold / panch dhatu (5 metals) / silver in your right hand middle finger. Personally, I can tell you that this is a good approach but having some caveats:-

A) For good results, you will need a gemstone of sufficient quality (the more you spend the better). Some people assume that high carats = high quality. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth. An A-grade gemstone of 2 carats is much more powerful than a M-grade gemstone of 20 carats. So, go for the highest possible quality within your budget.

B) The gemstone needs to be properly energized with prescribed rituals for it to work at the right level of vibrations. An unergized gemstone will not give desired results. I will describe the exact towards the end of this post.

Ideally, you will need to get a gemstone within your budget and energize it. Later, as your capacity to purchase gems improves, you can go for higher quality gems. A good example of this is veteran actor Mr Amitabh Bachchan who actually wears 3 Blue Sapphires at the same time. Together, they have given him excellent results.

The following are some choices for Blue Sapphire based on budget:-

  1. Economy range :- Economy option costing around Rs 500 (around 7 USD)
  2. Budget range :- Budget option costing around Rs 3000 (around 42 USD). International users can get it here.
  3. Mid range:- Mid range option costing around Rs 5000 (around 70 USD)
  4. Good quality:- Mid-high range costing around Rs 21700 (around 300 USD). International users can get a similar one here.
  5. Deluxe quality:- Deluxe quality gemstone costing around Rs 129000 (around 1500 USD)
  6. Super Deluxe quality:- Super deluxe quality gemstone costing around Rs 229000 (around 2500 USD)

So, why would someone not go for the 1st one and even bother about the more expensive (higher quality) stones? The answer is in the result. For example, Mr Amitabh Bachchan wears 3 Blue Sapphires because he was advised that getting a single Blue Sapphire with that much power was quite difficult. Each of his 3 Blue Sapphires has an estimated cost of Rs 500000 (almost 8000 USD).

So, let’s assume that you managed to identify a gemstone and buy it. Now we have the most important part – How do we energize it?

You will need to go with the following steps:-

  1. On a Saturday morning, wash the gemstone with milk and then with water and place it in your place of worship within the home. If your home does not have a place of worship, you can say a pray to whoever you worship and request for their blessing into the stone
  2. It is highly recommended to chant “Om Sham Shanescharaye Namah” at least 108 times
  3. Wear the gemstone in a small, new and clean cloth in a string around your neck.
  4. Maintain a diary for the next 5 days and note down all events (good or bad) that happen. After the 4-5 day period, read your diary and see how many good things happened vs number of bad things. This step is extremely important because, at times, Blue Sapphires are known to contain some bad luck.
    Therefore, most vendors will allow you to return the gemstone if you’re not satisfied.
  5. If only good things majorly happened, visit the jeweller and have them put the gemstone into a ring or pendant (as I mentioned above)

Your gemstone is now ready for full time use.

Aside from gemstones, the following are a few more remedies for you to try:-

  1. Chant “Om Sham Shanescharaye Namah” at least 18000 times either yourself or with help of priests. I offer this service also.
  2. Feed dogs on every Saturday
  3. Give blankets to poor and homeless people during winters
  4. Give food to poor and homeless people on Saturday
  5. Donate black colored items on every Saturday
  6. Chant Hanuman Chalisa as much as possible
  7. Worship Lord Ram. Since Saturn is his devotee, he will not do harm to his fellow devotees.
  8. Get a Shani Yantra and keep it either in your purse or hang it in a frame on a wall in your home. You can also keep it at home in your place of worship.
    Personally, I suggest this Yantra that costs around Rs 230 (around 3.2 USD). International users can get it here.

Lastly, please remember that it is not necessary that Saturn is the reason for your problems. The best way to know is through a thorough analysis of your chart.

If you have any questions, you can Contact me.

Thanks for taking out time to read. Please share your comments / suggestions below.

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Yantras for the Home

Hello Everyone!

Based on questions related to my last post, I decided to spend some time in talking about some Yantras that can be a cost-effective yet quick way to bring improvements into the home and everyone living there.

So, let’s talk about what are some of the issues a home can face.

First and foremost is the problem of the evil eye. Contrary to popular belief, evil eye does not necessarily mean that you are under the influence of a evil spirit / demon or black magic. Rather, the evil eye can simply be the hatred or jealously of someone who does not wish well for you or your home.

So, what are some issues this can bring? The most common issue is health problems or financial trouble which may come up due to the effects of evil eye. For this, I suggest looking at the Durga Dwar Yanta:-

The Durga Dwar Yantra is supposed to be hanged on the wall which is directly visible while entering your home. The Yantra does not require any additional efforts. You just need to ensure that you keep it clean and in a prominent position on the wall. You can get it on Amazon for Rs 450/- (approximately 7 USD).

On the other hand, another common issue people face is the shortage of money or high expenses vs income. In such cases, the first solution to try is the Kanakdhara Yantra:-

The Kanakdhara Yantra helps to enhance existing sources of income and also opens up new sources of income. In order to use the Yantra you need to hang it on a wall in your bedroom or the place in your home where you keep you cash, property papers, gold and other such precious possessions. Please ensure that you keep it clean and dust free.

It is also great for those who are unemployed or seeking better employment. Obviously business people will also benefit from using the Yantra. You can get it from Amazon for about Rs 400 /- (approxiately 6 USD).

Sometimes, we see some people who are extra-likely to come under effects of evil eye / evil spirits. For such people, I suggest the Divine Aura locket to be worn around the neck:-

The Divine Aura locket helps keep negative energies away from the wearer and is great for people with low resistance to evil eye and evil spirits. Most people find that it is great for small children but equally good for adults also. You can get it on Amazon for Rs 1200/- (approximately 18 USD)

Lastly, if you know that you or someone you love is under threat of evil spirits / demons or black magic, the easiest protection for the home is the Baglamukhi Yantra:-

The Baglamukhi Yantra not only stops black magic, evil spirits / demons and negative energy but also keeps enemy activity away. The effect of the Yantra is so potent that your enemies will not feel like troubling you at all. This works great for not just personal but professional enemies as well (such as in office politics).

The Yantra needs to be placed anywhere in your home but preferably near your place of worship or in the living room. You can get the yantra on Amazon for Rs 175 (approximately 3 USD).

I hope you’ve liked this short and sweet article talking about some common Yantras that we can use to secure our home. If you have any comments, please do share them.

Thanks for taking time to read!

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Using Yantras to solve problems

Hello everyone!

I regularly get questions from people asking for solutions to a specific problem, such as losses in business, problems in regular running of the business and so on. On the other hand, another common question that people ask is regarding their health.

In such cases, I typically suggest remedies depending on the person’s chart. However, what if the person does not have their birth details available? In such cases, the use of a Yantra (device) works wonders. Also, even if you have your birth details, using a Yantra along with the other remedies is a great way to accelerate results.

A Yantra is typically a metallic plate (optionally in a glass frame) that has a speicifc inscription on it to give it power for a particular task (for example easing business problems).

In this post, let’s take a Yantra for business problems as an example.

Ok, so what should we do with a Yantra? The answer is pretty straightforward – you hang in on a wall within your home / office / shop / factory and ensure that it is clearly visible to you daily. Additionally, there are certain rituals which can further boost the power of a Yantra and make it more potent.

So, how does a Yantra work? A Yantra gains power based on the inscriptions on it. Once it is energized, it begins to give out invisible rays that stop any bad energies affecting the business and encourage the flood of positive energies. In effect, since the Yantra starts blocking the negative incoming energies, the balance of positive and negative energies will shift and allow the positive energies to give you full benefits.

Ok, so how much does a Yantra cost? Not much actually. A typical Yantra will cost less than 20 USD (around Rs 1500/-) and you can either energize it by performing the ritual yourself or have someone do it (I provide this service also). Typically if you have someone do it, their charges would be extra above the cost of the Yantra.

I also provide ready to use energized Yantras that don’t require any extra preparation. You just need to put a nail in the wall and hang it!

As an example, you can check out this Yantra available on Amazon:-
The Yantra shown above is specially for removing problems in business.

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Solution to Pitra Dosh

 

Many times people reach out to me for guidance with a statement that everything that they do fails and they are not able to succeed in any part of their lives. Many of them also have close family members dying one after the other in quick succession. This is commonly due to Pitra Dosh.

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What is Pitra Dosh

Pitra Dosh is probably one of the worst planetary conditions that you can have in your chart. Pitra Dosh means that your departed ancestors (either from the Mother’s side or the Father’s side or both) either:-

  1. Died with an unfulfilled wish
  2. Were murdered
  3. Performed some very serious sins
  4. Are not happy with you

Since they are unhappy, these ancestral spirits add negative vibrations to your life and are detrimental for all aspects of your life. The only saving grace is that Pitra Dosh targets one person of the family at a time and generally does not get activated immediately.

What causes Pitra Dosh

Pitra Dosh can be determined by looking at one’s chart and observing the situation of Sun and Moon. If Sun is with Rahu this indicates Pitra Dosh from the Father’s side. On the other hand, if Moon is with Ketu, this indicates Pitra Dosh from the Mother’s side. These are 2 powerful varieties of Pitra Dosh. We also have Sun with Ketu or Moon with Rahu as weaker varieties of Pitra Dosh.

What does Pitra Dosh do

Today, Pitra Dosh can lead to all sorts of problems, such as:-

  1. Sudden and painful deaths
  2. Sudden job loss
  3. Huge financial losses
  4. Problems in job / profession / business
  5. Marital problems
  6. Problems in begetting progeny

The exact problems can be ascertained after an analysis of your chart but the examples above clearly illustrate the severity of the problems that Pitra Dosh can cause in your life.

Remedies for Pitra Dosh

Considering the seriousness of the issue, the following are some remedies which have shown proven results in helping solve the problem of Pitra Dosh.

Pitra Shanti Pooja

When we talk about Pitra Dosh, the most guaranteed solution for Pitra Dosh is to perform a Pitra Shanti Pooja at Tryambakeshwar Mahadev Temple near Nashik, India or Gaya in Bihar, India once in every 5 years. The ritual is a guaranteed way to eliminate the issues arising due to Pitra Dosh.

Alternately, if you are not able to visit these places and perform the Pooja yourself due to whatever reason, I can also have it performed on your behalf at very reasonable rates. You can get in touch if you want to discuss further.

Remedies for Sun

If you have Pitra Dosh from the Father’s side of the family, you can perform Remedies for Sun. Out of these, the most potent is the Aditya Hriday Stotram. You can recite it daily for a year or at least every Sunday. You can also listen to it as a song. It is available on YouTube by singer Vijay Prakash.

You can find a very comprehensive list of Remedies for Sun here.

Remedies for Moon

If you have Pitra Dosh from the Mother’s side of the family, you can perform Remedies for Moon. Out of these, worshipping Lord Shiva yields best results. Simply chanting “Om Namah Shivay” 100000 times has also been highly beneficial for people suffering from Pitra Dosh in general and especially for Pitra Dosh from the Mother’s side.

You can find a very comprehensive list of Remedies for Moon here.

Remedies for Rahu

If you have Pitra Dosh from the Father’s side, performing remedies for Rahu along with Remedies for Sun will give benefits faster. This is because Rahu represents your paternal grand father in Astrology and therefore Rahu’s position is a reflection of your grand father’s situation.

You can find a very comprehensive list of Remedies for Rahu here.

Remedies for Ketu

If you have Pitra Dosh from the Mother’s side, performing remedies for Ketu will further help solve the problem. This is because Ketu represents your maternal grand mother in Astrology and therefore Ketu’s position is a reflection of her situation.

You can find a very comprehensive list of Remedies for Ketu here.

Mantra for Pitra Dosh

You can chant the following mantra to help reduce the negative effects of Pitra Dosh:-

Om Shreem Sarva Pitra Dosha Nivaranay Klesham Han Han Sukh Shantim Dehi Phat Swaha

The mantra needs to be chanted at least 108 times daily but chanting more times a day will give faster results.

Yantra for Pitra Dosh

The use of a Yantra is probably one of the easiest ways to solve problems. The same is true for Pitra Dosh as well. You can buy the Pitra Dosh Nivaran Yantra at very reasonable rates and keep it in your home to help reduce the negative impact of Pitra Dosh in your family.

The Yantra needs to be framed and hung on a wall in your home. Since it is quite small and compact, you can even carry it with you at all times if you wish.
You can get it here.

International users can get it here.

Finally, please remember that not every problem can be a result of Pitra Dosh. We can have other reasons as well. The best way to find out is to have an analysis of your chart.

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Customized Annual Planetary Reports

Hello Everyone.

After repeated requests over the last few weeks, I have made the decision to offer customized Annual Planetary Reports. Although I stand by my statement of not charging for Horoscope Analysis, this type of report involves a lot of effort and therefore, I will have charging a nominal fee of Rs 500 or 10 USD which can be remitted via an online payment.

To briefly explain, while signing up for the report, you need to make the payment and share the following details:-

  1. Your name and gender (or of the person for whom the report is required)
  2. Your date of birth
  3. Time of birth
  4. Place of birth
  5. 5 top questions in your mind

Some examples of questions include:-

  1. Will I get married this year?
  2. Will I be able to have a child this year?
  3. Will I get a promotion or better job in the next one year?
  4. I’m having issues with my boss. Will things improve or should I look for a new job?
  5. I’m having trouble meeting my targets at work. How do I improve?
  6. When will I have a home of my own?

Please note that the above examples are just for illustrative purposes.

The report will focus on the above 5 questions over the next one year and also mention recommended remedies for any problems that may arise during the year.

I will require 2 days to prepare and send you the report as I will personally study your chart and do the analysis.

You can visit this page to make the payment online and get started.

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Shri Krishna Janmasthami – A golden opportunity to manifest your most cherished wishes!

Hello Everyone!

Tomorrow is Shri Krishna Janmasthami and it is celebrated as the day the Divine Lord came to this world as Shri Krishna to solve problems of everyone. That is why he also got the name “Taran haar” or “Everyone’s problem solver”.

Owing to this, the festival holds a special significance such that prayers made on this day are always heard and results seen within a few days or weeks at most.

If you have a long cherished wish, then the Divine Lord’s blessing can surely make it happen. For this purpose, we will be performing a ritual and those who would like to receive the blessing are most welcome to drop me an email before 10 AM IST tomorrow.

I pray that your wishes are fulfilled.

PS – If you are looking for something in life that seems elusive, my wish fulfillment service might be right for you. You can send me an email if you want to learn more.

Thanks for reading!

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Choosing the right partner / spouse

Hello everyone.

Almost every other day, I get questions asking me how we can shortlist and find the right partner / spouse. So, for the benefit of all my readers, I thought of sharing my thoughts here. Before we proceed, let me tell you that my thoughts can be a bit radical in this aspect as I base my judgement on not just tradition but also on psychology and how the human mind works, aside from the fact that I have met thousands of such people over the last 13 years and seen how their lives unfolded in front of me.

So, let’s begin!

The first thing I tell anyone in this regard is to make a list. Yes, a list. The list is supposed to have around 10 things (you can make a bigger list if you wish) which you want in your partner / spouse (I followed the same idea for my marriage). Seeing this point, you may wonder why a list is required. The reason for making a list is to make you think exactly what you’re looking for. The items in the list should start with the most critical and going to the least important. Let’s consider a sample list a man in late 20s may have when thinking of his would be spouse:-

  1. Should be smart
  2. Should be pretty
  3. Should be well educated
  4. Should be independent and forward thinking / religious / traditional (as applicable)
  5. Should think similarly about money and finances as me
  6. Should be ok / not ok having kids (as applicable)
  7. Should not be too dominating
  8. Should have the same food habits as me
  9. Should be ready to support me in my decisions
  10. Should have  a rich father (hehe)

Important Note – The above list is just for illustration purposes and just there to give you an idea of what the list can contain.

Now, what good will the list do in your search? Well, in my humble opinion, the human mind is extremely powerful. In fact, if you read Dr Murphy’s The Power of the Subconscious Mind, you will come to the realization why all the gurus and success experts talk about setting goals and making lists. In short, once you write down what you want, your subconscious mind gets to work in attracting all those things to you. Hence, the list is critical.

Please remember that although the list is critical, it has to be realistic. I have seen many people who kept on rejecting every prospect and ended up alone for the rest of their lives. Also, it may happen that you may need to compromise on some of the points in your list. That is why I mentioned above that the list should have the most important points on top to help you decide where you can compromise.

Now, coming to the area of Astrology. Here, I would like to take the opportunity to bust some myths which have been created by certain under-qualified / mis-guided individuals. I donot claim to be the biggest Astrological expert in the world, but I am just sharing what me and my forefathers before me have experienced through the ages.

Firstly, let’s talk about “Mangliks” or people who have a dominant Mars in their Horoscope. As per my understanding, you are a Manglik if you have Mars in any of 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 12th houses of your Horoscope. A Manglik is a person who exhibits the traits of Mars more clearly than others. Examples of traits include leadership, bravery, aggression (some times too much), success in police, military, real estate etc. In very rare cases, I have found people involved in serious crimes such as rape and murder to be Mangliks also.

Important Note – Being a Manglik does not make you a criminal. We also need to see other points in the Horoscope to deduce the person’s character accurately.

So, it is suggested that if you’re a Manglik, it is best to look for a partner who is also a Manglik. Considering that roughly 50% of the world is Manglik (including Me), it’s not that difficult to find a Manglik to be with. This ensures that your wavelength and that of your partner / spouse matches well and you can be happy together.

Now, is it possible that a person is partially Manglik? The answer is yes. In fact, I my younger brother is such an example. Similarly, if you consider me, I am a Manglik but in my case, my Manglik traits are greatly suppressed due to positions of other planets in my horoscope. If you’re partially Manglik, you can safely be with either a Manglik or Non Manglik.

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A common question I get is “I’m a Manglik. In case I marry a Non Manglik, will my spouse die within a few years of Marriage?”. The answer to that question is a resounding No. I personally feel that you die when your time comes. Not earlier and not later. In case of a few people, they unfortunately die within a few years of marriage and having no one else to blame, their family blames the spouse (which is wrong). But yes, there is a high chance of marital problems in case the Manglik / Non Manglik angle is not considered at time of marriage.

Important Note – By performing certain rituals, it is possible to greatly reduce the impact of the Manglik / Non Manglik issue but these need to be done before the marriage ceremony happens. You can contact me for details on how this can be performed. I can also perform these for you if you wish.

Now, coming to the next major point – Gana (form). As per Indian Astrology, it is believed that any person has one of 3 forms – Dev (divine), Manushya (Human) and Rakshas (Demon). Gana does not mean that you’re an Angel or Demon. Rather, it means how calm / cruel you can be. To take my example, I belong to Manushya Gana whereas my wife belongs to Rakshas Gana. We need to remember that everyone belongs to one of these groups. Let’s take a moment to understand the difference between the 3:-

A) Dev:- A person who is very patient, polite, calm and understand. Such people can also be very submissive in certain cases

B) Manushya:- A balance between too calm and too firey

C) Rakshas:- A person who has a lot of impatience and can be quite cruel in going after what they want

Important Note – Simply belonging to Dev Gana does not make you a saintly figure or demon in case of Rakshas Gana. The specifics can be judged only after a thorough analysis of the person’s Horoscope.

Next, let’s talk about another major area where people sometimes falter – The Matching Score.

In Indian Astrology, we have a notion of a Matching Score, where we can see various traits and arrive at a Score to give an indication of compatibility between 2 people. The score is a number out of 36 with 0 being the lowest and 36 being the highest. Now, it’s not necessary that if you have a score of 30+ out of 36, you are going to have a life of love, happiness and togetherness with the prospective partner / spouse.

To give an example of myself, when I was searching for a bride for myself, I met many women who had a matching score of as high as 35 / 36 with me but things did not work out between us. On the other hand, the matching score of me and my wife is 23 / 36, but we are happy together. Similarly, in case of my parents, their matching score was 18/36 (the bare minimum). So, I suggest taking the matching score with a pinch of salt.

In short, I suggest not relying simply on the above factors to accept / reject someone. Overall, I feel that it’s also very important to have a sense of commitment and sincerety towards the relationship. Lastly, it is best to consult a learned Astrologer and take an informed decision.

If you have a proposal and doubt whether to go ahead or not, you can get in touch with me for a consultation.

Thank you for taking out the time to read the post. Please share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments.

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My weight loss experience

Unlike my other previous posts, I decided to share something very candid with all of you, that is, if you would like to hear. In this post, I want to share some very simple yet less-known facts and at the same time, I wish to share how my realization of these facts and the scientific principles behind them that led to my return to shape.

So, here goes…

It all started in 2013. My job required a lot of travel and due to my tight schedule and many sleepless nights, I lost control of my diet and almost completely stopped exercise. The result – my weight crossed 110 kilos and my waist was not able to fit any trousers available in the market (yes sad but true).

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So, finally I decided to make a few changes in my life when I realized that this cannot go on for long. I was at risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, or worse. I was more concerned as these diseases run in my family. Both my parents have Heart Disease and my father has had diabetes for more than 25 years!

As I have been at the forefront of technology and academics since the beginning, I decided to do some research on how I can solve my problem of excess weight and come down to a more manageable weight. So, here’s what I learnt:-

  1. Most weight loss efforts only give temporary benefits – The weight is back as soon as you feel you don’t need to continue anymore. This is mainly because most people resort to extreme exercises, crash dieting, drugs or even surgery for their weight loss. All of these tend to work in the beginning, but continuing them forever is not possible.
  2. Weight loss (and by extension, weight gain) has a lot to do with your lifestyle. For example, as I was in a high pressure job with tight schedules, I used to sleep less, eat a lot of fast food and had a lot of stress too! All these things led to various hormonal imbalances that not only accelerated my obesity but also hampered any of my weight loss efforts!
  3. I was willing to do whatever it took to reduce my weight by at least 20 kilos and reach a more healthy state of body and mind. I checked out a lot of books, visited doctors, gyms, health clubs and even began to think of surgery. And that’s when I realized…
  4. I was not alone!!

As good as the last point may sound, I was sad to realize that there is an entire parallel economy feeding of the depression that people like me go through. We have health companies, doctors, fitness instructors, gyms, celebrities (brand ambassadors) etc who make a healthy profit seeing how desperate obese people can be to find a solution to their problems.

Luckily, I had an advantage that others overlooked – the Internet!!

I researched online, purchased books and read a lot of medical magazines and journals. I came to some startling conclusions:-

  1. Accelerated weight gain could be caused by liver disorders. In the human body, the liver produces various hormones that regulate different life functions, hence the name – Liver. A healthy liver produces hormones in required quantities and the body will therefore, maintain a healthy weight.
  2. Another possible cause of unexpected weight gain is thyroid disorders. The thyroid gland produces hormones which regulate the body composition and growth. Abnormal thyroid functioning can also lead to accelerated weight gain.
  3. Less sleep and irregular meals are a major cause of unexpected weight gain too. Less sleep results in the Liver producing Cortisol (also known as Stress hormone) in excess quantities. This can result in excess weight gain. Cortisol production can also increase due to reasons such as high stress or irregular food habits.
  4. An unhealthy colon can also lead to excess weight. The colon is an area of the large intestine where the body stores it’s waste. With a healthy digestive system, this waste is regularly flushed out. But, if the colon is not cleared properly, it can lead to excess weight accumulation. In the long term, this can also cause dangerous issues like Colon Cancer!!
  5. Consuming excess calories is the last and most well-known reason.

So, after I knew some possible reasons, here’s what I did:-

  1. I wanted to ensure that my liver is functioning properly. Towards this end, I decided to eat healthy and improve my liver functioning. So, I went online and read some articles on this.

    In summary, I saw the following points to indicate a healthy liver:-

    1. Sound digestion
    2. Healthy weight
    3. Less skin problems
    4. Strong immune system
    5. Less fatigue
    6. Good concentration
    7. Good sleep
    8. Healthy appetite
    9. No (or minimum) acidity. I realized that from the above, I lacked in most areas, confirming that I did have some liver issues. So, I decided to improve my liver health.
  2. I got my self checked for thyroid disorders and thankfully, I had none. As I’m not a medical expert I won’t talk much on areas (such as Thyroid) where my knowledge is not so good. However, the following books are quite good at explaining about possible Thyroid problems and how to address them:-
    1. The PCOD Thyroid Book by Rujuta Diwekar :-
      Buy here
    2. Know and Solve Thyroid Problems by Dr Shiv Dua :-
      Buy here
    3. Thyroid Weight Gain No More by Jasmine Franks:-
      Buy here

    I took out some time to read these books mentioned above and found them to be quite insightful. It’s possible that your problems are not the same as mine and that is why I chose to not talk much in detail about Thyroid issues and simply give some references that you can check out yourself.

  3. Due to my hectic schedule and high stress levels, I spent a lot of nights with less or minimal sleep. Towards this, I decided to work on myself. Here’s what I tried:-
    1. I resumed my yoga practice. I watched Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev’s tv show many years ago and that’s how I learnt how to do various yoga exercises. Every morning I spend around 10 minutes doing Yoga. If something’s free, it’s not necessarily bad. I also watched a few DVD based fitness programs, which I practice even today. Some of there are:-
      1. Yoga Meltdown DVD by Jillian Michaels:-
        Buy here
        Jillian is a world famous fitness trainer trusted by even the biggest Hollywood stars and has a proven track record of giving effective and easy to follow exercise tips. Jillian combines traditional yoga with aerobics and circuit training to give a big push to weight loss and body sculpting effects of Yoga. Definitely worth the money!!.
      2. Yoga Body Burn DVD by Denise Austin:-
        Buy here
        Denise is another famous fitness trainer Hollywood trusts. I liked her exercise routine as well. Another great option for those looking to learn some great yoga routines for fitness.

      Of course, you’re set if you try any one of the 2 options above.

    2. I also do weight training. If interested,  you can buy a pair of dumbbells of a weight suitable to your age and body and then begin some weight training. However, please be very careful when attempting weight training as if not done properly, weight training can lead to injuries. I will do a post later talking about weight training in detail and also give examples of what exercises I do.
    3. I also started with Pilates. Pilates is a category of body-weight exercises that is known to give good results for various objectives like weight loss, body sculpting and muscle development. If interested, you can check out This DVD by Denise Austin that demonstrates some great Pilates exercises in a easy to follow format.
  4. Now, as I started with these workout routines, I noticed one thing – the exercises on their own would not be able to do 100% of the job. I needed to do something about my diet and food intake as well. For this, I went out and bought Rujuta Diwekar’s book Don’t Lose your Mind, Lose your Weight. Rujuta is a household name in Bollywood. She is a well known dietician and an expert on Indian food and diets. I got a lot of useful insights on what diet mistakes I was making and learnt about which changes I need to make to improve my situation. You can buy the book here. It’s also available on kindle.

    To avoid any copyright violations, I am not able to reproduce any content from the book but yes, I will mention a couple of points:-

    1. Portion Control
    2. Recipes for various food allergies
    3. Recipes for various ailments and health conditions
    4. Fitness tips
    5. Some fitness beliefs which people have and whether or not they are valid

      Another good book I can recommend is Eat or Delete by Pooja Makhija. Pooja is also a very well respected diet expert who has been featured on many tv shows on Indian Television and is known to give expert diet related advice. You can get the book here.

  5. Now, I started seeing some results. My chronic acidity and hunger pangs reduced. My skin improved. Sounds good right? Yes definitely felt good for me too. Now, I wanted to capitalize on this and take it up a notch. Obviously as my stress and sleep situation was in directly relation to my job, I could not directly solve my problem of high fat retention in my body and needed help in this department. Here, my research led to a less-known fruit called Garcina Camborgia (known as “Kokam” in India).

    According to research that I came across, Garcina Camborgia consumption is known to regulate secretion of Insulin and Cortisol in the body. Cortisol and Insulin are opposites. If there is an excess of Cortisol in the body, the amount of Insulin being produced goes down, leading to a higher risk of Diabetes. Conversely, when a healthy amount of Insulin is produced by the body, its a good sign for those with risk of Diabetes.

    I went to Amazon and noticed that there were a lot of tablets based on Garcina were available there. So, I did some more research and selected Wow Garcina. Wow Garcina tablets contain a good amount of HCA and Chromium (deficiency of Chromium leads to sugar cravings and can cause unhealthy sugar consumption). However, please note that a single month of consumption is not enough for visible results as it takes a couple of months for the body’s hormones to come to proper levels. I bought a 6 month supply here.For those not looking to spend Rs 4,300/- for a 6 month dose, there are a couple of cheaper substitutes available. Perennial Lifesciences produces Garcina Camborgia Extract Tablets at about 1/3 of the price of Wow Garcina but their tablets do not contain Chromium. My mother personally tried a 4 month dose of these tablets and got good results (She lost around 5 kilos in 4 months without any changes to her diet and with 0 Exercise).

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Last but not least, I did a bit of reading and this book really helped me in the process.

All in all, a balance of these different things helped bring my hormones in order, reduced my acidity and helped me lose a good amount of weight (I got to my target of 80 Kilos in around 6 months) and gained a whole world of confidence. Thanks for hearing me out and hearing my story.

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