The benefic nature of Jupiter is well known and need not commented upon. It would suffice to say that Jupiter in one's horoscope, inter-alia, indicates success, honor, glory one can have, well placed Jupiter enables the native to enjoy the providential help. Depending on the combinations in one's horoscope, Jupiter helps the native to advise (specially refers to the Judges/Govt. officials etc.) provides all comforts, is a benefic planet, belong to the highest strata of society, makes...

1)      Through Astrological works, the benefic nature of Jupiter is well known. Even some of my colleague astrologers have referred to Jupiter as the only benefic planet while Venus, the Moon and Mercury have been given secondary position. However, in practice, Jupiter has proved to be malefic in certain situations, i.e. by placement, association, aspect, the ding in which it is placed and by whom is being aspected. In this write-up, instances shall be referred...

1)      It hardly needs to be mentioned that ‘Asmini' (also referred to as ‘Asvini') is the first Nakshtra out of the known 27 Nakshtra is apart from Abhijit. The Aswini Nakshtra is known as ‘Aswathi' in Malaylam language and ‘Aswini' in Tamil Language. With regard to identification of this Nakshtra, it would suffice to say that it covers the Zodiac Dimension from 0 degree to 13.20 degrees. It represents head of a horse and the presiding...

Practically all lovers of astrology know that there are 12 houses in the horoscope and all the events of life have to attribute to one or the other. Without dwelling on technicalities, it would suffice to say that common man interested in astrology should known the broad following significations of houses:

1st House (Lagna - Ascendant)

—    Self, physical structure, complexion, constitution health, vitality, personality, dignity,...

Backbiting and slandering are common vices of tongue in which most of the people are deeply engrossed. Both backbiting and slandering are such evils which cause a lot of resentment, conflicts, broken relations and many more thereby maligning the very social fabric of the society.

Islam believes in a society free of negativism and encourages positivism. It believes in the society which provides a condusive environment for good relations to nurture rather than breaking them for...

In 1 Corinthians 14 Paul has not only commanded believers to pursue love, but he has commanded us to desire what is spiritual, as well. So, we must ask whether human wants and desires can be commanded. Can people be commanded to want or desire a particular thing? Doesn't desire just well up from within a person? Can human desire be imposed by a command?

It is an interesting question. Most people believe that they are subject to their desires, rather than their desires being...

Dementia is a serious loss of cognitive ability in a previously-unimpaired person, beyond what might be expected from normal aging. It's really not a disease; rather, it describes a group of symptoms affecting intellectual and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. The adjective "religious" just adds to the problem!  :-)

What might have passed the "smell test" two thousand  years ago can't get past first base...

I often tell people that meditation is both the easiest and most difficult spiritual practice to master. It is easy in that any one can learn the techniques to meditate. There are also many tools available that will guide your through a meditation session.

Although I enjoy listening to guided meditation CDs at times, I spend the majority of time meditating in silence or with soft music playing in the background. Because I am a Christian, I use meditation as a way to spend quiet...

Secrets of The Bible

The Creator

(Article-2)

by: Ghulam Akbar Malik

"Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters."

(Genesis, 1 / 2)

Historical Background:

Theancient man was simple and realistic. He was accustomed of believing in the things that are visible, perceivable or at least perceptible. He...

In the Noble Quran, Allah is asking mankind some important questions.
It seems compulsory for the serious one who is looking for the truth to have a look at those questions and if possible to answer them.
Allah' questions are many. In this series, these questions are chosen randomly.
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In verse 43:66-71 of the Noble Quran, Allah is asking mankind this question: are the disbelievers waiting for the Hour that is to say they are in fact awaiting nothing;...