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Renowned astro-spiritual personality, philosopher and philanthropist, Shri K.K. Bhaumik, has also served leading enterprises of the Government of India in senior management capacities. A lawyer and advocate, he combines a command of the material world with a truly spiritual vocation. Along with his formal education, Shri Bhaumik soon mastered the divine science of vedic astrology. Because of the accuracy of his predictions, his reputation as an astro-occult expert soon spread across the globe. He has always used his powers, both spiritual and astrological, only for the welfare of mankind.
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Ayurveda
the science of life – [part 3]
The third part of this illuminating article by K. K. Bhaumik, concludes the discussion on Ayurveda, the science of life, by examining the technical effects of herbs, roots, extracts and metals as prescribed through a full astrological understanding of the underlying principles.
Ayurveda prescribes the use of multi-faceted herbs and roots to counter negative planetary influences. These roots and herbs are tied to the upper arm (right arm for men and left arm for women) for a specified period of time. This mode of treatment is called healing with herbs. The following herbs and roots are used to neutralise the harmful effects of the planets:
| Planets |
Herbs and Roots
(Indian names - click for herbal glossary) |
| Sun |
Bilwa mul [Aegle marmelos] |
| Moon |
Khirika [Mimusops kauki] |
| Mars |
Ananta mul [Hemidesmus indicus] |
| Mercury |
Bridhadwarak mul [Argyreia speciosa] |
| Jupiter |
Brahmajati mul [Clerodendrum indicum] |
| Venus |
Rambasak mul [Adhatoda vasica] |
| Saturn |
Swetberela mul [Sida cordifolia] |
| Rahu |
Swet Chandan mul [Santalum album] |
| Ketu |
Aswagandha [Withania somnifera] |
Extracts of the herbs and roots can also be taken orally, in the form of mother tinctures commonly used in Homoeopathy. These herbs and roots and their extracts in the form of mother tincture have proved equally effective in countering the negative influences of planets on human beings. The extracts of the roots and herbs as mother tincture are available in any homoeopathic outlet. The doses, however, should be taken after consulting an experienced astro-occult practitioner. The names and doses of some herbal extracts or mother tinctures are given below:
| Planets |
Extract/Mother Tincture (Q) |
Doses |
| Sun |
Aeglefolia – Q |
5 drops |
| Venus |
Hydrocotyle S – Q |
10 drops |
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Meshashringi – Q |
10 drops |
| Jupiter |
Chirata – Q |
15 drops |
| Moon |
Honey |
One spoon |
| Ketu |
Ashwagandha – Q |
10 drops |
| Saturn |
Shefalika – Q |
10 drops |
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Dhurba – Q |
10 drops |
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Honey |
20 drops |
| Mars |
Ananta mul – Q |
10 drops |
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Panchamukhi Jaba – Q |
10 drops |
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Neem – Q |
10 drops |
| Rahu |
Swet Chandan – Q |
5 drops
or paste: spoon |
| Mercury |
Hydrocotyle – Q |
10 drops |
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Amala – Q |
5 drops |
Some metals have proved to be extremely effective in neutralising the malefic effects of planets on human beings. The chart given below shows some of the metals that have been proven in countering the malefic effects of planets:
| Planets |
Metals |
| Sun |
Gold/Copper |
| Moon |
Silver |
| Mars |
Gold |
| Mercury |
Brass |
| Jupiter |
Gold |
| Venus |
Silver |
| Saturn |
Iron/Lead |
| Rahu |
Panch Dhatu
(metallic alloy of 5 metals: gold, silver, copper, tin & lead) |
| Ketu |
Panch Dhatu |
Astrologically, the twelve zodiac signs, each representing a part of human body, have a tremendous influence on our mind and body and play a pivotal role in causing human ailments. The following chart shows which zodiac sign represents which part of human body:
| Zodiac Sign |
Bodily Correspondence |
| (These vary somewhat in Indian Astrology from Western counterparts) |
| Aries |
Head |
| Taurus |
Neck, throat and face |
| Gemini |
Upper arms and chest |
| Cancer |
Elbows and heart |
| Leo |
Belly |
| Virgo |
Hand and waist |
| Libra |
Urinary organs |
| Scorpio |
Sexual organs |
| Sagittarius |
Thighs |
| Capricorn |
Knees |
| Aquarius |
Legs, ankles etc |
| Pisces |
Toes and feet |
Within the Vedic system, gem therapy is associated mainly with the science of Astrology. The nine main gemstones all have planetary connections. Included in the Vedic list of planets are Rahu and Ketu, the Dragon's Head and Tail or north and south nodes of the Moon. These two nodes of the Moon have powerful, often dark and dire effects on individuals during periods when the nodes afflict their horoscopes, and are therefore held to have planetary status.
Apart from taking account of the planetary associations, traditional Ayurveda uses gemstones as internal medicine. The gemstones are reduced via complex processes to ashes or bhasmas. However, they must be used in ways that leave their substance completely intact. Gem tinctures can also be used in healing. The bhasmas are used to treat physical conditions, some of which are listed in the table below:
| Bhasmas/Ashes |
Usages |
| Ruby ash |
For vayu, pitta and cough |
| Pearl ash |
It is sweet and cool and good for eyes |
| Coral |
For cough, pitta etc |
| Emerald |
Sweet and cool and good for acidity and heat |
| Moonstone |
For cough and vayu |
| Diamond |
Makes body strong |
| Sapphire |
For improper behaviour and neural pains |
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About the Author:
Renowned astro-spiritual personality, philosopher and philanthropist, Shri K.K. Bhaumik, has had an extremely successful career of over three decades in corporate management.
He served leading enterprises of the Government of India in several senior management capacities. A lawyer and advocate, he combines a command of the material world with a truly spiritual vocation.
Born into a spiritual family, at the early age of 15 he attracted the attention of a great sadhu. The sadhu gave Shri Bhaumik the Goddess Durga mantra. Having learned this long-lost knowledge from his guru, he has revived the study of Ayurveda, the practical, ancient science that can bring perfect health and enlightenment. Every year, armed with blessings from great spiritual men, Shri Bhaumik in his quest for universal enlightenment visits the temples of Tripureshwari in Tripura and elsewhere in India to perform puja.
Along with his formal education, he soon mastered the divine science of vedic astrology. Because of the accuracy of his predictions, his reputation as an astro-occult expert soon spread across the globe. He, however, has always used his powers, both spiritual and astrological, only for the welfare of mankind. Driven by an indomitable spirit to serve the community and the downtrodden, Shri Bhaumik set up Matribhumi Seva Pratishthan Kolkata, an NGO, Astro-occult and Ayurvedic Institute of Asia and Institute of Public Speaking and Leadership Development.
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