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Howard Beckman - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Howard "Hamsavatar" Beckman has lead a full time practice as a master Vedic Astrologer and Planetary Gemologist for over 35 years. His ability to get to the core of a person’s life, to predict events that will occur in their futures and to recommend positive courses of action to take, has earned him a wide spread reputation in the astrological field world wide. He is a member and tutor of the American Counsel of ... [More]
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- Is Your Health Determined by the Stars?
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] Vedic medical astrology provides a key to the diagnosis and prevention of disease far beyond the scope of modern medical science. Modern medical science has successfully found cures for many diseases, and developed many procedures to put our bodies back together.
- Controlling Depression the Spiritual Way
[Health-and-Fitness:Depression] Did you know that in the West as much as 68% of women, and 42% of men, find themselves dealing with mental depression at some point in their lives? What causes depression, and how can it be dealt with? Why do we get depressed for no reason sometimes? It can start with just a general feeling of unhappiness, unfulfillment, and lead in extreme cases to utter hopelessness, and even thoughts of suicide. In today's modern world it is becoming more and more of a problem for many people, especially in the Western world. What is so wrong with the way we live that mental health seems to be prevalent in so many of us?
- Healing With Color and Gems
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Gemstones are the life force of the mineral kingdom. They are said to be storehouses of cosmic energy radiated to earth from the cosmos and the other planets in our solar system. In a way they are a connection between the Earth and the other heavenly bodies.
- Yama and Niyama - The Pillars of Proper Human Conduct
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] In keeping with the talk of "change" it is an excellent time to talk about the ideals of human behavior that could possibly bring about a change. First, a change in people's hearts and minds and then in society itself.
- End of Days - A Vedic Astrological & Philosophical Perspective
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Astrology] This New Year 2009 seems to have many important influences that signal a crumbling of a way of life that saw the populace being deluded and illusioned by the leaders of financial markets. Such deception has caused a financial "melt down" in the US and all over the world.
- Who's the Guru?
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] Amongst the spiritual seekers, especially those finding deep spiritual truth within Vedic spiritual philosophy, the desire to find a true spiritual preceptor usually becomes a necessity. Just as it is extremely difficult to fully imbibe material sciences on our own without a teacher, it is even more difficult to direct oneself alone on the spiritual "yogic" path without one.
- Psychics, Mystics and Vedic Astrologers - Who Are the Best Seers of the Unknown?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Astrology] A Vedic astrologer must definitely have some of the intuitive abilities of a psychic or a mystic to be able to become the "best of seers", but he or she must first be steeped in transcendental knowledge of the soul, as well as the laws of karma.The complete congruity and interconnection of science in Vedic "religion" makes the "yogic" path one of experience, and not simply "belief" or just "faith".
- Modern Technology and Vedic Wisdom - Cutting Edge Gem Therapy
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] For thousands of years Ayurvedic practitioners throughout India and Tibet prescribed specific gemstones, worn close to the skin, to treat maladies from chronic conditions to infection. Sunlight passing through the stone would transmit a certain frequency that would be absorbed by the cellular structure of the wearer.
- In Perfect Coexistence - The Harmony & Rhythm Of Life
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] All living beings must live in harmony in order to have any happiness or sense of peace. That the world today is lacking this harmonious rhythm is warning in it self that there are great cataclysmic changes soon to come on our planet earth.
- The Vedic Keys to Health and Happiness
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] There is a common desire amongst all human beings to attain success in the fields in which they seek it, but more than anything we all seek peace, we all seek happiness and we all seek love. The spiritual wisdom of the Vedas holds the keys for attaining these goals. Vedic astrology is the science that unlocks the destiny of the soul, allowing understanding of our past and present, then showing how it has and will affect our future. We can then learn how to shape our destiny by acting in the ways that actually bring success on all levels, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
- Jyotish and Ayurveda, Keys to Self Knowledge and Healing
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] Jyotish, known in the west today as Vedic Astrology, is one of the original outer sciences of the physical universe, as well as a most important "inner" science, for it deals with the inner mind and the journey of the soul. The planets represent the laws of time and astrology shows the basic language of cosmic energy. Ayurveda is the branch of Vedic science that deals with the health of the physical body. It includes prescription of proper diet, body work and also surgery, but as importantly includes psychology and spirituality. Being a science of the Vedas it also sees "atma vidya" as the goal of human existence.
- Chromo-Therapy to the Ultimate Degree
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Chromo-therapy has gained in popularity in the last 10 years due to its obvious beneficial results. Although it is an ancient science and used by the ancient Indian, Egyptian, and many cultures in the Americas and Europe, it was in the 20th century that several pioneers began to bring it to the attention of natural healing practitioners in the US, England and Europe, it was in the 20th century that several pioneers began to bring it to the attention of natural healing practitioners in the US, England and Europe.
- Will Jyotish Quality Gems Soon Be Only A Memory?
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] Until a fellow gem dealer whose main business was capitalizing on the trade in gems for clients of Vedic astrologers, or jyotishis, coined the terminology "jyotish quality gems", this was not a term ever used to describe a gemstone. Sure we knew what was necessary for a gemstone to be effective for this purpose, but as gemologists and certified gem appraisers we used gemological terms that were actually descriptive of a gem's quality. This article will give the straight unadulterated truth as to what comprises a "jyotish" quality gemstone and how easily obtainable such qualities are and will be in the future.
- Yoga, Ayurvada, Jyotish and Gems - India's Greatest Exports to the West
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] In the middle of the 20th century Yoga started gaining popularity among the young people in England, Europe and the USA. Today yoga is almost a household word and although not everyone in the west knows there is a deep philosophy behind its practice it is readily accepted as one of the greatest ways to bring health to the body and mind. Most yoga teachers concentrate on teaching the physical postures, called asanas, and some also teach the breathing exercises called pranayama. Fewer also delve into the deeper yoga philosophy of self-realization, but from those that do came the interest in India's other Vedic sciences.
- Bathing in the Healing Rays of Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires & Emeralds
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] One of the most phenomenal, relaxing and profoundly healing treatments one can have in a spa today is having light therapy that uses a lamp with a genuine natural precious gem. It is the newest treatment to hit the higher echelon of the spa market and what's more than the attractive name of this therapy is that it works.
- Emerald Facial and Sapphire Massage Anyone?
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] One of the newest and most astounding spa therapies now being offered in the most progressive resort and medical spas is the "gem lamp treatment" which use ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond and other gemstones in a special lamp. Your patient or client is bathed in the healing light rays of the color that is transmitted through the gem and onto their body. An amazing transformation then almost immediately takes place. Especially with emerald treatments and blue sapphire treatments an immediate calm comes over the person being treated. It almost seems like a "tranquility ray" has been blasted into the entire room.
- The Phenomenon of Vedic (Jyotish Quality) Gemstones
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] We seem to have entered a time when many Americans all over the USA, as well as many Europeans throughout the continent have become extremely interested in all things "Vedic". Not only in these continents, but also in Russia and other Balkan countries and even the Middle East interest in how gems may be used to enhance people's lives in some way abounds.
- Astrology and Spirituality
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Astrology] In today's modern western world astrology is often degraded to mere fortune telling, and thought of as having something to do with gypsies or others that make their living from the fears and superstitions of the general populace. There are many so-called psychics, astrologers, and the like out there that it's no wonder astrology is not given the respect it deserves in the minds of modern men and women.
- The Practicality Of Vedic Astrology - Take Charge Of Your Own Destiny Using Vedic Astrology
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Astrology] The use of an astrological horoscope is meant to be practical, not something that is mystical and obscure. The astrologer gives you a tool, an invaluable map that will help you to make important decisions. It will help you to make fewer mistakes and better choices, in all areas of your life.
- Yoga, The Eight Limbs of The Science of Spiritual Self-Realization
[Health-and-Fitness:Yoga] For many people yoga simply means a relaxing and energizing form of exercise. Its gentle stretching and bending make the spine and muscles supple and relaxed, bringing blood to all tissues and organs of the body, and at the same time energizing them. The breathing exercises bring about a sense of peace and mental calm giving one the sense that we are in tune with our bodies and in balance with the universe.
- Heal and Enhance Your Life with Your True Birthstone
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] In ancient India, as well as other cultures, gems were valued for their abilities to heal and to enhance a person's life. They were said to possess energies that could help a person in all areas of life, physically, emotionally and spiritually. A person wore a gem that was transmitting cosmic energies of the planet that ruled the Sun's position when they were born as a birthstone. Even better was to wear a stone (still the optimal means of choosing gems) to strengthen the energies weakest in their lives. For this a qualified Vedic astrologer was consulted.
- Vedic Cosmology - The Planets of the Material Universe
[Reference-and-Education:Astronomy] The cosmology and cosmography of the ancient Vedas is awe inspiring to say the least. The more "modern" of the Vedic texts are known to originate from approximately 3000 B.C., thus being the oldest scientific and religious doctrines known to man. The descriptions of our solar system and what modern astronomy has discovered of the visible universe corresponds with the ancient Vedic knowledge, proving that man has had advanced knowledge of astronomy for thousands of years before our modern civilization began. This article describes the Vedic version of planetary systems from the topmost, eternal planets down through the temporary planetary systems within innumerable universes of this material world.
- Jyotish Gem Therapy
[Reference-and-Education:Science] The Jyotish or Vedic science of gem therapy is an important "remedial measure" which is used by astrologers and ayurvedic doctors to help counterbalance weak or unbalanced planetary rays. When planets' rays are weak or afflicted there are disturbances in the areas of life ruled by these same planets. This may adversely affect our health, our careers, our family relationships, or spiritual growth depending on the particular planets' positions, aspects, or houses they rule in the horoscope.
- Health and Vedic Astrology
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Astrology] Vedic astrology provides a key to the analysis of present and future health far beyond the scope of modern science. It can reveal physical maladies that may occur, which parts of the body will be affected, and when they may manifest. This most important branch of astrology has been used for thousands of years with astounding accuracy.
- The Divine Vedic Science of Healing with Light
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] In the Vedic scriptures all creation is said to begin from divine light emanating from the Supreme Being. Throughout the ages many civilizations have found the utility of using light waves and color spectrum vibrations for healing the mind and body, and none more so than the Vedic civilization. In today's world scientific researchers and inventors in the fields of biology, bio-chemistry and physics to religious philosophers and health care workers are finding the incredible benefits and uses of light through its component colors. This article expounds on the use of gems in this field utilizing research on this subject imbibed from original Vedic scriptures and over 30 years of practice and research.
- Vedic Astrology, Ayurveda, And Yoga - Ancient India's Sacred Sciences of Healing
[Health-and-Fitness:Yoga] Ayurveda, translated as the "science of life", is inextricably intertwined with "Jyotish" (science of light), the sanskrit name for vedic astrology. In times past ayurvedic doctors in India were also vedic astrologers. The combination of these two sciences gave a complete system for diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the body, mind, and spirit.
- Astrology and Gemstone Therapy
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] So you've had your horoscope done, and are dealing with the information you've gotten from the astrologer. There are strengths in the chart, and also weaknesses, and you're wondering, "now what"? Is there a way to counterbalance certain weaknesses, or increase strengths as much as possible? Indeed there are, and one of the easiest methods Vedic astrologers use to derive noticeable results in a relatively short period of time is through the wearing of natural, untreated gemstones. Gem therapy, or planetary gemology, dates back to ancient Indian, Greek, Egyptian, and Jewish cultures.
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