Ātman, Jīva, Mahāprāṇa, Prāṇa and Mind Understanding Consciousness, Life and Departure from the Body Words such as Ātman, jīva, prāṇa, Mahāprāṇa, mind, soul and spirit are frequently used as though they mean the same thing. This creates confusion. A few questions naturally arise: What gives life to the body? Is Ātman a type [...]
The Hidden Light of Wisdom – Guru Asta (14 July–13 August 2026) One of the most significant Vedic planetary events of 2026 unfolds during the second half of July as Guru (Jupiter) becomes Asta (combust). From 14 July 2026 until 13 August 2026, Jupiter remains exalted in Karka (Cancer), yet its close proximity [...]
13–25 July 2026: A Sensitive Planetary Window The period from mid-July to early August 2026 deserves careful attention from a mundane astrological perspective. The concern is not based upon Mercury being debilitated—it is not debilitated during this period. Rather, the sensitivity arises from the combined condition of Mercury and Guru, together with Saturn’s approaching [...]
