Birthday - Happy or Sad

BIRTHDAY

As a small town guy, i don't know about Birthday celebrations. Hardly, one or two may wish me "Happy Birthday to you". No Cake cutting or parties.

Even though, i am living in a city now, i don't wish to celebrate it because of no reason. I have never given value to my Birthday. Hence, No Happy or any other feelings attached to it.

But, this Birthday is special to me. Because, it brought Sadness into my life. My Guru was not there to call me, "SureshAnandji". He is the only person (supreme soul), who calls me "Suresh Anandji" for my knowledge and wisdom.

"Suresh Kumar" was the name given by my parents for their son (my body). Probably, they may not know, what I will become in my future. There is no special thing in this name as every parent gives some name to their child. But, my Guru gave me the name "SureshAnandji" and made me to realise  "Who am I".

In Astrology, Ninth House is known for Father and Guru. In my Opinion, both are same and irrepleacable.

Graha or Planet

Off late, two things (Jyotish related) are happening at fast pace.

They are:
1. Criticising and making fun of  'Jyotish Sastra' without sufficient knowledge about it.
2. Reading Astrology Articles online as well as offline (Books) and thinking that they know Astrology. 
   
I get several emails and messages about Jyotish Sastra. One of the common question (Criticism) is,

How do you call 'Sun' as Planet (because Sun is a Star)?

My Answer : Sun (Surya) is a Graha. 'Planet' is an English word used for the word 'Graha' which may not convey the right meaning of Graha. Infact, there are no proper words in English language for many sanskrit words.  Jyotish Sastra is a Vedanga. It was written in Sanskrit language. According to Jyotish Sastra, there are Nine Grahas (known as 'Navagrahas'). The meaning of "Graha" explained in English language is as follows:

 

Readers are requested to understand the meaning of several concepts in Jyotish Sastra before coming to conclusions.

I don't say that reading Jyotish Articles online or books is bad. But, do not come to conclusion before discussing with a proper Guru / Acharya.