Nine Gems (Precious Stones) Associated with Planets in Vedic Astrology

 

Nine Gems (Precious Stones) Associated with Planets in Vedic                                                    Astrology

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In Vedic Astrology precious stones are natural crystals. In Astrology, every Gem (precious stone) has its ruling planet.

1.     Sun               Ruby                        Sunday              Leo

2.     Moon            Pearl                        Monday             Cancer

3.     Mars             Red Coral                Tuesday             Aries, Scorpio

4.     Mercury       Emerald                   Wednesday       Gemini, Virgo

5.     Jupiter         Yellow Sapphire       Thursday          Sagittarius, Pisces

6.     Venus           Diamond                   Friday               Taurus, Libra

7.     Saturn          Blue Sapphire          Saturday           Capricorn, Aquarius

8.     Rahu            Hessonite                  Wednesday or Saturday        ……

9.     Ketu             Cat’s Eye                  Saturday or Thursday           ……

 

About Nine Gems (Precious Stones)

Ruby:  

Ruby is a very powerful Gem (Precious stone). It represents the Sun. In Vedic astrology, Ruby is considered as ‘King of Gemstones’. The Sun is a symbol of leadership, authority and prosperity. Ruby is known as a stone of Confidence and boldness.  It heals the bones and eyes of the wearer. It also attracts people. Ruby is considered as auspicious stone.

Pearl:

This Gem gives the peace of mind to the wearer. It keeps the wearer free from frustration and controls the anger. It is often wear in the little finger of the right hand. Ruling planet of Pearl is the Moon. Best day to wear Pearl is Monday.

Red Coral:

Red Coral protects the wearer from evil Spirits and gives courage and strength. It removes hindrances that cause problems in the marriage of a person. Red Coral improves relationships of the wearer of it. It provides mental peace also. Ruling planet of Red Coral is Mars. Mars represents survival and desires. Red Coral provides positive influences on the wearer. Best day to wear Red Coral is Tuesday.

Emerald:

Emerald is deep green in colour. Emerald is considered as stone of luxury. It is also known for its beauty and properties. It is believed that Emerald brings prosperity, good luck, and develops the skills of the wearer. The Mercury is ruling planet of the Emerald. Men wear it in the little finger of their right hand. Wednesday is considered as the best day to wear Emerald.

Yellow Sapphire:

Yellow Sapphire brings happiness in the life of the wearer and it keeps negative energy away and makes the wearer healthy. Ruling planet of the wearer is Jupiter. Best day to wear Yellow Sapphire is Thursday. For the best results, it is suggested to wear in the Index finger of the hand, with which a person most of the time work with.

Diamond:

Diamond is very hard and strong Gem (Precious Stone) and it is very durable also. It is transparent in nature. It is worn for beauty and attractiveness. Ruling planet of the Diamond is the Venus. Best day to wear this Gem (Precious Stone) is Friday. For the best results, it is worn in the middle finger of the hand, with which a person most of the time work with.

Blue Sapphire:

Blue Sapphire put imprints on the mind and soul of the wearer. It increases the presence of mind of the wearer. Ruling planet of the Blue Sapphire is Saturn. Best Day to wear Blue Sapphire is Saturday. This Gem (precious Stone) is considered as very auspicious. Even on the occasion of the Wedding ceremonies, Blue Sapphire rings are taken as very auspicious.

Hessonite:

Hessonite is of honey coloured Brown shade. This Gem (precious stone) is transparent in nature. It is believed that Hessonite increases the strength and protects the wearer. Hessonite brings peace of mind and improves financial condition of the wearer. ‘Rahu’ is the ruling planet of the Hessonite. For best results it is worn by men in the middle finger of their right hand. It may be worn on Wednesday or Saturday.

Cat’s Eye:

Cat’s Eye Gem (Precious Stone) is worn for prosperity and Wealth. It provides new ideas, new vision and enhances the memory power of the wearer of the Cat’s Eye. Ruling Planet of the Cat’s Eye is ‘Ketu’. Best day to wear this Gem (Precious Stone) is Saturday or Tuesday. This Gem is named as Cat’s Eye because it looks like Eye of a Cat.

Note: Before using Gems (Precious Stones), one must consult with an astrologer.

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Work Hard Until you get Success in Achieving your Goal

 

      Work Hard Until you get Success in Achieving your Goal

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Thinking has very important place in one’s life. Always think big and positive. Whatever you think today, you become tomorrow.

Always fix a goal in your life and that goal should be big. Think big and work hard accordingly to achieve your goal. Don’t be afraid of your failure to achieve your goal. Take a lesson from your failure. Don’t get upset from your failure. Keep on working hard until you achieve your goal.

Success is counted sweetest. People those who never succeed, know Importance of success in a much better way. Accept failures, review the causes responsible for it and prepare yourself again to achieve your goal in life.

Everyone knows the Story of King Bruce and Spider. King Bruce was defeated by his enemy King and lost his empire. He escaped and ran away and hid himself in a cave in the forest. Soldiers of the enemy king were searching for him. He saw that the soldiers of the enemy King were returned back. He hid himself in the cave for some days,  tired  and with the fear that the soldiers of the enemy King may come back to make a search for him.

While hiding himself in the cave, he saw that a small spider was spinning its web. He was looking very keenly at the activities of the spider. The spider was felling down again and again while it was busy in spinning the web. But the spider was making continuous efforts to spin its web.

The King Bruce took a lesson from it that spider is too small and it is doing efforts continuously to spin the web. The King Bruce decided to get back his empire which was snatched by the enemy King. He prepared an army, fought with the enemy King and got back his empire.

This story teaches us a lesson that one should not be afraid of failures. One must try continuous efforts like spider and King Bruce, until achieve the goal in life.

                                                             

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‘Prithviraj ki Kacheri’ (Baradari)

‘Prithviraj ki Kacheri’ (Baradari)

'Prithviraj ki Kacheri' is also known as 'Baradari of Tosham.' It is a 12th centuri cruciform stone structure situated on the hills of Tosham (Bhiwani), Haryana (India). It was bult by Prithviraj Chauhan as a strategic surveillance and as a 'Court of Justice'. It has twelve doors (hence Baradari means twelve doors or entrances). It is serving as an significant historical site. It shows Rajput era architecture with Tughlaq influences later. This region was ruled by the Guptas, Tomars, Chauhan rulers before the rulers of Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal rulers.

I have visited this place many times and have taken some photographs which I am sharing here.

‘Prithviraj ki Kacheri’ (Baradari) Photograph: 1

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‘Prithviraj ki Kacheri’ (Baradari) Photograph: 3

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Tosham Hills, District Bhiwani, Haryana (India)

Tosham Hills, District Bhiwani, Haryana (India)

Tosham is a Historic Town situated in Aravali Hill range of Bhiwani District (Haryana) India.  It is a Sub-division of District Bhiwani in Haryana State (India).

Most Famous places to visit in Tosham town are: There is a small hill fort located on the Tosham Hill, having great historical value. This fort is today in a ruined condion. This small fort was constructed during the reign of Great ruler, Prithvi Raj Chauhan. It is kown as ‘Prithvi Raj ki Kachehri (Baradari’).

Tosham Hills are also known for Rock Inscriptions in Sanskrit language.

Tosham hills have very famous temples. These temples have great importance for local population of Tosham.

1.     Panch Teerth Temple

2.     Baba Mungipa Temple

There are veru famous Sacred ponds also in Tosham Hills.

1.     Pandu Teerth Pond

2.     Surya Kund Pond

3.     Kukkar Kund Pond

4.     Gyarasia Kund Pond

History of Tosham actually dates back to 4^th century B.C. when it was ruled by mighty Gupta Emperors.Tosham Hills were famous in ancient times for the steatite mining. In contemporary times, Stone mines are there for the stone material used for the construction purposes. Sanskrit Rock Inscriptions in Tosham Hills, has proven it.

Today, about 75 percent population of the Tosham Sub-division area is involved in agriculture. Today, Tosham people are also engaged in various industrial units in Bhiwani.

Here are some photographs of Tosham Hill from By Pass Road Near Tosham.  Tosham Hill is looking very beautiful from the Bypass Road, on the Northern side of the Hill.

 

Tosham Hill View Photograph: 1

 

 

 

Tosham Hill View Photograph: 2

 

Tosham Hill View Photograph: 3

Strategy for UGC, JRF/NET Examination in History Subject

Strategy for University Grants Commission (UGC) Junior Research Fellowship/National Eligibility Test (NET) Examination in History Subject

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Those aspirants who are preparing for the University Grants Commission (UGC) Junior Research Fellowship/National Eligibility Test examinations in History Subject, they must go through these books. Selection of study material is very important for competitive exams. One must select best quality study material that covers the whole syllabus for the examination. Time management is also an important factor. As competition is very tough and syllabus is very vast for this examination so one must go through best quality study material again and again to ensure success. 

History Books

  

     1. History of India - I by Romila Thapar

 

     2. Asoka and the Decline of the Mauryas by Romila Thapar

     3. Ancient India: In Historical Outline by D.N. Jha

     4. The Wonder That Was India by AL Basham

      5. Medieval India Part-I by Satish Chandra

      6. Medieval India Part-II by Satish Chandra

      7. India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra

      8. Modern India, 1885-1947 by Sumit Sarkar

      9. The Gazetteer of India Vol. II : History and Culture

    

     10. NCERT Books of History: 10^th, 11^th and 12^th Standard

    

     11. History of India by K. Krishna Reddy

    

     12. Indian History by Spectrum Publication, Useful for NET

       

     13. Social Background of Indian Nationalism: A.R. Desai

     14. India Today by R.P. Dutt

     15. The Economic History of India by R. C. Dutt

     16. The History of Ancient India by R. C. Dutt

 

Subhash Chandra Bose, Indian National Army and Indian Freedom Struggle

 Subhash Chandra Bose, Indian National Army and Indian Freedom Struggle

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Subhash Chandra Bose and Indian Freedom Struggle

Subhash Chandra Bose was born on January 23, 1897 in a well to do Kayastha family. His father Janakinath Bose was an eminent lawyer. His mother was Prabhavati. Subhash Chandra Bose had his School Education at Cuttack. He was admitted in the Baptist Mission School in 1902. In the fourth standard, he joined Ravenshaw Collegiate School, Cuttack where he was there up to 1913. He learnt Bengali in this school.

On religious point of view Subhash Chandra Bose said that the Government should be impartial towards all religions and religion should be a private matter of the human beings. On economic issues, Bose said that Economic issue affects the people across communal lines. Subhash Chandra Bose promised that India would proclaim its Independence from the Red Fort, from where the Mughals once ruled the Sub-continent.

Subhash Chandra Bose was arrested in July 1940 and was put behind the bars. He was removed from the jail on ground of health issues and was in termed in his own house. On January 26, 1941, Bose made his escape from India with the motive of achieving freedom of India with the help of opponents of England. He reached Germany via Afghanistan and Russia and met Hitler. The Azad Hind Radio and the free India Legion were started. Subhash Chandra Bose realized that he could do better from the eastern front – where Indian Independence League was already started by Rash Behari Bose. He persuaded Captain Mohan Singh, a former officer of the Indian army, to organize an Indian National Army (INA) to fight for the Independence of India of the Indian prisoners of war in Japanese hands. About 25000 agreed to join the Indian National Army (INA). By the end of 1942, the number of Indian National Army (INA) personnel was up to 40000. The Indian National Army (INA) was formally established on September 1, 1942.

In Japan, Subhash Chandra Bose was welcomed by Mr. Tojo, the Prime Minister of Japan and in August, he assumed the leadership and the supreme command of the Indian National Army. He reorganized it into an excellent fighting force with the help of Japanese government. Mr. Tojo, Prime Minister of Japan assured to extend all possible help in throwing out the British and achieving independence of India. Inspiring from the personality and sacrifices of Subhash Chandra Bose, a sizable number of Indian soldiers who had fallen prisoner in Japanese hands, joined the Indian National Army (INA). On October 21, the provisional government of free India was proclaimed at Singapore with Subhash Chandra Bose as its head. The Government was quickly recognised by nine nations – Japan, Germany, Italy, Croatia, Burma, Thailand, Nationalist China, the Philippines and Manchuria. It declared war against the British.

After the Quit India Movement, most of the national leaders were behind the bars. During this time, Subhash Chandra Bose kept aloft the flame of the freedom struggle from outside the boarders of India. Despite his earlier differences with Mahatma Gandhi and other Congress leaders, Subhash Chandra Bose named the Indian National Army (INA) brigades after their names. Three of the Indian National Army (INA) brigades were the Gandhi Brigade, the Nehru Brigade and the Azad brigade. Some of the other brigades were, the Rani Jhansi brigade and the Subhash brigade. From time to time the Azad Hind Radio of the Provisional Government of Free India exhorted the people of India to keep up their courage and fight on for the freedom of their motherland. In the early stages of its advance towards the Indian boarders, the Indian National Army (INA) got big success. The British forces were pushed back at many places. The Andamans and Nicobar islands captured by the Japanese earlier were handed over to Netaji’s Government in November 1943 and their territories were formed. Indian Tricolor was hoisted at these places. Subhash Chandra Bose renamed these islands as ‘Shaheed’ and ’Swaraj’ islands. He secured the Japanese firm assurances that ‘every inch of Indian Territory liberated would be handed over to the Indian National Army (INA) for administration’ and the Indian Tricolour would fly over the Indian Territory. In a speech to the Indian National Army (INA), Subhash Chandra Bose  said, “Blood is calling blood! Arise! We have no time to lose. Take up your arms. We shall carve our way through the enemy’s ranks, if God wills, we shall die a martyr’s death. The road to Delhi is the road to freedom, on to Delhi.”

Indian National Army (INA) Attack to liberate India from British clutches

On March 19, 1944, Indian National Army (INA) troops crossed the Indo-Burma frontier and installed the Indian National Tricolor flag for the first time on the liberated Indian soil. There was tremendous enthusiasm and rejoining among the Indian National Army (INA) Personnel. On March 21, 1944 Subhash Chandra Bose proclaimed the whole world that the Indian National Army (INA) had crossed the Eastern frontier of India and was fighting on the sacred soil of India. Mr. Tojo, the Prime Minister of Japan declared that the Provisional Government would administer the occupied territory.

The Slogans of the Indian National Army (INA) were ‘On to Delhi’ (Delhi Chalo) and ‘Jai Hind.’ Subhash Chandra Bose hoped that when the Indian National Army (INA) enters India, not only the civil population but also the Indian army would rise in revolt against the British and India would be liberated. Before the dream of Subhash Chandra Bose could be fulfilled, came the atomic holocaust in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the surrender of Japan.

Although, Subhash Chandra Bose and his Indian National Army (INA) failed in their mission to liberate India but it must be remembered that their great sacrifices would always be remembered. They would be remembered and have an honoured place in the history of India’s freedom struggle.