Vithal Kamat Restaurants
1. Founder Foundation
Vithal Venkatesh Kamat – Indian hotelier and environmentalist, Executive Chairman of Kamat Hotels Group Limited. Born to Venkatesh Kamat in Mumbai, father started as dishwasher, opened first restaurant ‘Satkar’ in 1952. Vithal joined in 1970 and later built Asia’s first Ecotel – The Orchid. Public records list DOB as January 1, 1953, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Sun Sign Capricorn.
2. Astrology – Brand DNA
Western + Vedic Snapshot (Jan 1, 1953 Chart)
From the published chart for this date:
Sun in Capricorn 10°34′, Moon in Cancer 22°16′, Ascendant Aries 1°, Midheaven Capricorn 0°, Saturn in Libra 26°, Jupiter in Taurus 11°
What this means for the Brand:
a) Capricorn Sun + Capricorn Midheaven (10th House): Karma of Builder
- Sun at 9° in 10th House. 10th is career, public reputation. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn – structure, discipline, long-term legacy.
- This is why Kamat brand is NOT a quick restaurant trend. It moved from Satkar (1952) -> Kamat Plaza (1984) -> The Orchid (1997) – a 45-year Saturn cycle building.
- Capricorn brands win on trust, consistency, and institution building. Perfect for hotels where guest wants predictability.
b) Moon in Cancer in 4th House: Hospitality is Home
- Moon is at 21° in 4th House, its own sign Cancer. Moon = food, nurturing, mother.
- Kamat’s core emotional promise is “Ghar jaisa khana” – South Indian, vegetarian, mother-museum ‘Aai’ concept. The brand literally worships Mother archetype. Moon in 4th also explains his obsession with land: 60 lakh trees, butterfly gardens, Turtle egg conservation – all 4th house / earth mother themes.
c) Saturn Exalted in Libra in 7th House: Green Partnerships
- Saturn at 26° Libra – Libra is exaltation sign for Saturn. 7th house is partnerships, public contracts.
- Why Asia’s first Ecotel certificate? Saturn = environment, sustainability, rules. Exalted Saturn makes him enforce green rules when no one else did in Indian hospitality in 1990s. Award-winning eco-hotel is Saturn’s gift.
- Saturn in 7th also gives long-lasting business partnerships and strong legal / regulatory standing.
d) Jupiter in Taurus in 2nd House: Dhan Yoga
- Jupiter 11° Taurusin 2nd house of wealth, food and family business. Taurus = food, restaurants, land, luxury. Jupiter expands it.
- This is classic food empire yoga. 2nd house is original family restaurant wealth. Jupiter in Taurus makes food into fortune. Also 2nd is speech – his books Idli Orchid and Will Power.
Astrological Brand Archetype: The Steward King (Capricorn + Cancer)
- Ruler + Caregiver. Promise: “We preserve what your mother taught you, but in 5-star safety.”
3. Numerology – Brand DNA (Chaldean + Pythagorean)
I calculated on full business name as registered:
VITHAL KAMAT
V(4)+I(9)+T(2)+H(8)+A(1)+L(3)=27 | K(2)+A(1)+M(4)+A(1)+T(2)=10 | Total = 37 => 10 => 1
KAMAT
K2+A1+M4+A1+T2 = 10 => 1
- Number 1 is Sun. Leadership, pioneer, independent. In Chaldean, 10 is Wheel of Fortune – “highly fortunate number”. Kamat as a surname vibrating on 1 explains why the family kept the name as brand instead of fancy hotel name. It carries authority. Sun brands cannot be subservient – they have to be leader (first Ecotel).
THE ORCHID
THE (2+8+5=15) + ORCHID (6+9+3+8+9+4=39) = 54 => 9
- Number 9 is Mars, universal, mass hospitality, energy, fire (kitchen). 9 is also global completion. Hotels need 9 – they serve everyone. The Orchid became famous because 9 gives global recognition.
- 54 in Chaldean is also considered fortunate for expansion abroad.
THE ORCHID HOTEL (Full Ecotel name)
THE ORCHID HOTEL = 54 + HOTEL (8+6+2+5+3=24) = 78 => 15 => 6
- 6 is Venus – luxury, hospitality, beauty, 5-star comfort. This is perfect correction: 9 (mass) + 6 (luxury) = eco + luxury both balanced. His 5-star dream needed Venus.
Founder Life Path:
DOB 01-01-1953 = 1+1+1+9+5+3 = 20 => 2 (Moon).
Driver 1 (Sun – Jan 1st), Life Path 2 (Moon). Sun-Moon combination = King who serves. This is exactly hotelier: Sun (leader) + Moon (feeder).
4. Combined Synthesis – Why Brand Works & Where It Struggles
Strengths Alignment:
- Earth Overload: Capricorn Sun, Taurus Jupiter, Virgo Black Moon Lilith- all earth. Brand feels rooted, sustainable, trustworthy. Ideal for family travelers, pilgrims, vegetarian segment.
- Sun 1 energy: KAMAT = 1. He never diluted brand – all hotels are Kamat or Orchid by Kamat. Maintains Sun dominance.
- Saturn Return Success: He built Orchid at age 44 (1997) – second Saturn return. Saturn brands mature late but stay 30+ years.
Astro-Numerological Frictions:
- Capricorn + Number 1 = Too Authoritarian: Both want control. Brand can feel old-school, patriarchal, resistant to modern boutique trends (gen Z wants Instagram, not museum).
- Moon 2 Life Path = Emotional Overload: Number 2 makes brand overly sentimental (Aai museum, Ganesha statues 10,800 pieces). Can dilute premium positioning.
- 9 for THE ORCHID = Mars Conflict: Mars number 9 clashes with Saturn Capricorn – can cause fire issues, staff attrition, kitchen accidents if not balanced with cooling Venus (6) remedies.
5. Strategic Remedies (Branding Perspective)
For Logo/Color as per Astro-Numerology:
- Keep Sun 1 dominant: Logo should stay in Sun colors – deep maroon, gold, saffron (already Kamat color). Avoid black-heavy rebranding.
- Add Venus 6 for luxury line: For Orchid luxury properties, use 6-friendly elements: off-white, rose gold, symmetrical 6-petaled flower logo (Orchid itself is perfect).
- Saturn Remedy: Since Capricorn is karma sign, continue CSR storytelling – tree plantation count, Nirmalya manure – this is not CSR, this is brand astrology remedy.
For Name Expansion:
- Any new sub-brand should total to 6 (Venus – hospitality), 5 (Mercury – travel, communication) or 1 (Sun – his name). Avoid 8 Saturn heavy
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Sightseeing
Visiting sacred and powerful sightseeing places is considered one of the most effective remedies in astrology – more powerful than just wearing a gemstone. It’s called Tirth Yatra and Sthaan Darshan. The idea is simple: every place has its own planetary energy. When you physically go there, you absorb that energy and balance the planets in your own chart.
Here are the main astrological benefits people believe in:
1. For Saturn – Shani Dosha and Sade Sati
Places: Ancient temples, old forts, mountains, places with crowds and discipline like Shirdi, Shani Shingnapur near Ahmednagar, old caves like Ajanta-Ellora, high peaks like Himalayas.
Benefit: Visiting old, time-tested places teaches patience and humility. Astrologers say it reduces the heaviness of Shani, helps with delays in work, job stability, and chronic worries.
2. For Rahu and Ketu – Confusion, sudden changes, foreign connections
Places: Isolated islands, places near the sea, foreign lands, caves, places where two rivers meet – like Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Rameshwaram, or coastal temples.
Benefit: Said to help if you feel stuck, anxious, or have Kaal Sarp Dosha. Traveling to unusual, out-of-the-box places is believed to calm Rahu-Ketu and bring clarity.
3. For Moon – Mind, peace, emotional stability
Places: Lakes, rivers, waterfalls, moonlight places like Ujjain’s Shipra ghat, Narmada river, Matheran, Lonavala lakes, any peaceful water body.
Benefit: Visiting calm water places is considered Chandra Shanti. People go there when they have stress, sleeplessness, or overthinking.
4. For Sun – Confidence, father, government work, respect
Places: Sun temples like Modhera in Gujarat, Konark in Odisha, forts of kings, places on hilltops with open sunlight like Raigad Fort, Mehrangarh Fort.
Benefit: Believed to strengthen Surya – helps with self-confidence, leadership, and getting recognition.
5. For Mars – Mangal Dosha, energy, property matters
Places: Hanuman temples, forts, places with red soil, battlefields like Haldighati, hot springs, temples on hilltops that require climbing.
Benefit: Visiting places that require physical effort is seen as burning extra Mangal energy in a good way. Good for anger management and land-related issues.
6. For Jupiter – Guru, wisdom, children, marriage
Places: Big pilgrimage centers, universities like Nalanda, Jyotirlingas, temples of Vishnu and Dattatreya like Tirupati, Kashi Vishwanath, Ganagapur.
Benefit: This is considered the most auspicious Yatra. Said to remove Guru Dosha, help with marriage delays, child-related concerns, and brings guidance from a teacher.
7. For Venus – Relationships, luxury, creativity
Places: Beautiful gardens, palaces like Mysore Palace, City Palace Udaipur, places known for art and music like Vrindavan, art museums, places with white marble like Taj Mahal.
Benefit: Visiting beautiful, harmonious places is believed to balance Shukra and improve relationships and creative energy.
General benefits that astrologers talk about for any sightseeing:
- Parikrama and Pradakshina: Walking around a temple or sacred hill is seen as moving your own planets in the right direction.
- Breaking old patterns: Changing your location changes your Rahu line. A new place breaks stagnant energy at home.
- Karmic cleansing: Especially at Jyotirlingas, Shakti Peethas, and 4 Dhams, it’s believed past karmas get reduced.
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Merkaba
Merkaba means light , spirit , and body in hebrew . It denotes the harmonious activation of all three aspects . The shape of merkaba is three dimensional eight pointed stars made from two traingualr pyramids one points up and other points down . Merkaba truly is fascinating .Different religions and spiritualities explain Merkaba in different ways. Here is what the word means, according to different religions .
1. Judaism The bible states that Ezekiel ascended to heaven on a vehicle called Merkaba, the throne-Chariot of God. This is the understanding of Merkabah in Jewish mysticism.
2. Christianity The word Merkaba is written a total of forty-four times in the Old Testament.Hebrew The Hebrew version of the word Merkaba is “Merkavah” which means both “Chariot” and “Throne of God”.
3. Egypt In Ancient Egypt, Mer-Ka-Ba were three words, which put together mean “Light. Spirit. Body.” This is where the real understanding of the term comes in. It speaks of radiating light to ascend the spirit and body.
4. Zulu Zulu author Credo Mutwa tells us that Merkaba (one word) refers to a time / space / dimensional vehicle. He tells us that his entire tribe believe themselves to have been brought to Earth from an alternate dimension through Merkaba, the inter-dimensional time / space vehicle.
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Distance Healing
Dr benoytosh bhattacharya of naihati ( west bengal ) evolved a system by which gems could be used in distant healing . A silver disc 3 – 4 inches in diameter is prepared set with the required gem . This disc is fitted to a small electric motor and switched on to a speed of 1500 to 1800 rpm . The gem start radiating their cosmic energy . Now if a photograph of a person suffering from diseases were kept before the radiating disc it would at once receive the necessary vibrations or the cosmic rays of the particular gem and would carry it in an instant to the person residing anywhere in the world. This system was used by dr benoytosh bhattacharya and was called as tele therapy he used to cure incurable diseases of people from various parts of the world by this method .
Gems are fixed over the silver discs 3 inch in diameter. These disc are fitted to the shafts of electric motors by bushes and are made to rotate in front of the board carrying photographs etc of the patients from 6 to 10 hou daily for hot or cold colors respectively .
Vibrators are made of radio cones they are closed boxes . In front doors the photographs etc are fixed . Discs of gems or small bags from mosquito nets containing the required gems are hung in books in front of radio cones . These cones are connected with the main lines by step down transformers . The cones vibrate the gems which subsequently release their colors on the photographs and cure the diseases of person concerned. Some are cured quickly and the other chronic ones take time . So called incurable diseases have been cured . There are no side effects no drug diseases . The astral vehicle of the patient discards the wrong color and no untoward effect occurs even if the color given may not be required. Herein lies the safety of the treatment. The treatment works smoothly , silently , swiftly and to the root .Gems are fixed over the silver discs 3 inch in diameter. These disc are fitted to the shafts of electric motors by bushes and are made to rotate in front of the board carrying photographs etc of the patients from 6 to 10 hou daily for hot or cold colors respectively .
Vibrators are made of radio cones they are closed boxes . In front doors the photographs etc are fixed . Discs of gems or small bags from mosquito nets containing the required gems are hung in books in front of radio cones . These cones are connected with the main lines by step down transformers . The cones vibrate the gems which subsequently release their colors on the photographs and cure the diseases of person concerned. Some are cured quickly and the other chronic ones take time . So called incurable diseases have been cured . There are no side effects no drug diseases . The astral vehicle of the patient discards the wrong color and no untoward effect occurs even if the color given may not be required. Herein lies the safety of the treatment. The treatment works smoothly , silently , swiftly and to the root .
Distance healing is also known as absent healing, tele therapy where the where rays of gems are broadcast over the photographs , saliva or blood drops taken on blotting papers or the signatures of the patients by rotating the gems by electric motors or by radio cone vibrators . The rays travel to the person concerned where ever he is with the velocity of light and envelope him so long as the electric motors or cone vibrators are kept moving . Process of healing is thus affected . The scientific proof of this is explained as under :- Take a prism . See the white light or sun light through it . The white light will be refracted and will be seen as emerging out in the forms of beautiful rainbow colors. Now examine with the prism the gems representing the planets .
Planets are nine and the corresponding representative gems are also nine each gem presents a definite colour under the prism as follows ruby red , pearls orange , coral yellow , emerald green , moonstone yellow sapphire blue , diamonds indigo , sapphire violet , gomed cats eye both rahu and ketu are under invisible spectrum. Rahu on the ultra violet and ketu on infrared sides .
Now look with the prism at a healthy human being or his photograph . You will notice that cavities of ear show blue color , skin violet , eyes red , tongue orange , tip of nose green . These are the sense organs of the five great elements of akash ( ether ) vayu ( air ) agni ( fire ) jala ( water ) prithvi ( earth ) respectively of which body is composed . Indigo is also for water element and yellow for fire . These colors are constant for any human being anywhere on earth . Prism shows changes in the intensity of these colors over the persons and their photographs as well though taken during their healthy period. For example in fevers and inflammation the red is enhanced which is seen as the main color over the face . Prism gives us a good information about decrease or increase in colours about health or disease and even of death due to changes in colours . When the rays of the gems are broadcast over the photographs of the person the changes in the aura over the person and his other photographs whereever he may be are immediately made out by seeing through a prism . Prism affords a result are sure and straight.
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Kuldevta / Family Deity
Sri Adi Sankaracharya has grouped the worship of gods into six groups known as shanmatha siddhanta
1 ) Saivam ( lord shiva in linga or moorthy posture )
2 ) Vaishanavam ( lord vishnu & other avataras )
3 ) Saktham ( worship of shakti / kali )
4 ) Ganapathyam ( worship of lord ganapathy )
5 ) Koumaram ( lord karthikeya )
6 ) Souram ( worship of sun god )
Placing in horoscope which help you know your kuldevta / family deity The lagna 5th place and 9th houses of horoscope can help find out your family deity . The 9th place denotes your father , 5th place your grandfather and the lagna denotes the native and his / her luck great grandfather .
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Gudi Padwa
Gudipadva is traditional new year in the state of maharashtra , india every house puts this auspicious symbol outside of the main door . There are three main auspicious days in a year according to marathi calendar out of which gudi padwa is one hence it is an ideal day to begin any positive change in life .
The placing of gudi to the right side of the main entrance is a symbol of victory against evil , goodluck , & prosperity .
Kalasha – For Success
Wellness /Detox – Neem leaves
Sacredness – Flower garland
Sugar candy – Sweetness in ( balanced ) relationship
Silk saree – For prosperity
Bamboo stick – For strength & also message to preserve nature
Betel nut – Goal planning with positive affirmation
Haldi Kumkum – Traditional red & yellow powders symbolize long life for husbands
Flat wooden base for stability in life
The gudi symbolizes the victory of the shailivahana king over the sakas and it is said that it was hosited for the first time when he returned to paithan . The gudi also symbolizes brahmadvaj or flag of brahma that has a mention in the brahma purana it is velieved that lord brahma created the world on this day . Another significance of the gudi is that of rama’s victory over ravan . It marks the occasion of rama’s coronation following his return after the 14 years of exile .
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Favorable Plant
Favorable Plant As Per Nakshatra
Ashwini Nakshatra / Nux vomica , bamboo .
Bharani Nakshatra / Emblic myrobalan ( anwala ) , grewla asiatica ( falasa )
Krittika Nakshatra / Gular
Rohini Nakshatra / Catechu
Mrigashira Nakshatra / Catechu
Ardra Nakshatra / Silk myroballan
Punarvasu Nakshatra / Bamboo
Pushya Nakshatra / Peepul
Ashlesha Nakshatra / Nagakesar , gangeran
Magha Nakshatra / Banyan tree
P . Phalguni Nakshatra / Dhak
U . Phalguni Nakshatra / Pakar , rudraksha
Hast Nakshatra / Soap nut ( reetha )
Chitra Nakshatra / Wood apple ( bel ) , coconut
Swati Nakshatra / Arjun
Vishakha Nakshatra / Katai , bakul
Anuradha Nakshatra / Maulshree
Jyestha Nakshatra / Pine , cedar ( cheer , devdaru )
Moola Nakshatra / Sal tree
Pursharha Nakshatra / Ashoka
Utarasahrha Nakshatra / Jack tree , grewia asiatic
Shrawan Nakshatra / Aka ( swallow wort )
Dhanishtha Nakshatra / Sami
Satbhisha Nakshatra / Kadamba ( nauclea cadamba )
Purvabhadrapad Nakshatra / Mango
Uttara Nakshatra / Margosa tree
Rewati Nakshatra / Mahua tree ( bassia latifolia )
Favorable Tree As Per Zodiac Sign Aries Khadir , Taurus Gular , Gemini Apamarg , Cancer Plash , Leo Aaka , Virgo Durba , Libra Gular , Scorpio Khadir , Sagittarius Peepul , Capricorn Shami , Aquarius Shami , Pisces Kush .
Favorable Tree & Planet Sun Aaka , Moon Plash , Mars Khadir , Mercury Apamarg , Jupiter Peepul , Venus Gular , Saturn Shami .
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Nakshatra Best For
Ashwini Nakshatra/ To get quick results
Bharani Nakshatra / To banish some thing
Krittika Nakshatra / Purity
Rohini Nakshatra / To develop something
Mrigashira Nakshatra / To complete something
Ardra Nakshatra / To research on ways and means
Punarvasu Nakshatra / To amass wealth
Pushya Nakshatra / To do spiritual sadhana
Ashlesha Nakshatra / To poison
Makha Nakshatra / To lose
Pubba Nakshatra / To produce
Uttaraphalguni Nakshatra / To accumulate
Hastam Nakshatra / To lay hands upon
Chitra Nakshatra / To gain good karma
Swati Nakshatra / To distribute
Vishaka Nakshatra / To speeden up process
Anuradha Nakshatra / To flatter
Jyestha Nakshatra / To overpower
Moola Nakshatra / To destroy
Poorvashada Nakshatra / To invigorate
Uttarashada Nakshatra / To win
Sravana Nakshatra / To decide strategically
Sravishta Nakshatra / To create abundance
Satabhishak Nakshatra / To solve
Poorvabhadrapada Nakshatra / To improve status
Uttarabhadrapada Nakshatra / To benefit others
Revati Nakshatra / To nourish
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Remedies For Problems As Per Numerology
Problems If no 1 is missing in birth date one undergoes following problems – educational hurdles , loss in business , speech defects , throat problems , epilepsy , nasal diseases , confusion , lack of power of decision making , difficulty to express individuality , problems from north direction
Problems If no 2 is missing in birth date one undergoes following problems – problems from one’s own grandfather , ego problem , fear from evil spirit , skin diseases , blood problems , mental diseases , small pox , cholera , lack of confidence expression , lack sensitivity and intuition , impatient & punctual problems from southwest direction
Problems If no 3 is missing in birth date one undergoes following problems – lack of cordial relation between son and father , problems in govt jobs , punishment from government , eye diseases , headache , heart ailments , skin diseases , jaundice , missing blessings and support of elders , teachers & god , lack confidence, I find hard to express themselves problems from east direction
Problems If no 4 is missing in birth date one undergoes following problems – lack of cordial relation between wife and husband , failures in love relations , problems from vehicle’s , loss of interest in one’s own adorning , hernia , diabetes , urinary & semen problems & diseases relating to uterus , entrapped in own thought process which make you waivered , frequently disorganized , problems from southeast direction
Problems If no 5 is missing in birth date one undergoes following problems – find hard to get goals , lack drive and versatility , need constant motivation from others , targets usually not completed hurry to start other , fail to talk properly , no interest in studies , shortage of money , problems from brahmasthan
Problems If no 6 is missing in birth date one undergoes following problems – obstructs cordial relation with one’s own mother accompanied by mental problems , sleeplessness , cough & cold , urinary diseases , menstrual disorders , stone , pneumonia , hide inner most feelings , usually difficulties with one of parents often father in early life , problems in relationship , problems from northwest direction
Problems If no 7 is missing in birth date one undergoes following problems – problems from servants / career / evil spirits , wind problems , paralysis , small pox , backbone , leg problem with leprosy , hurdle in studies and works problems from west direction
Problems If no 8 is missing in birth date one undergoes following problems – do not help in medidation and fall in family income , resulting in loss of money in hand , delayed marriage , deliveries , stomach problems , ear problems , constipation , sleeplessness , lack of power of decision making , always suffering for want of material resources , poor in handling financial matters , problems from northeast direction
Problems If no 9 is missing in birth date one undergoes following problems – short tempered nature , frequent accidents , blood problems , leprosy , high blood pressure , even the relation with one’s brother do not remain cordial , lack in power and valor , means of happiness &comforts are not easily got , problems from south direction
Remedies
1 ) Please take recommendations for personalized remedies from your learned astrologer on ways to propitiate pacify adverse effects afflicted planets .
2 ) Identify the details for propitiation for reciting tantric mantras , beeja mantras , pauranik mantra , mantra for zodiac sign , following related to respective planets after judging the gravity of problem . The same should be performed with the help of a priest only .
For No 1 Surya Gayatri Mantra , Sri Aditya Hriday Stotra ,Surya Dwadash Naam Stotra , Deity Agni & Lord Vishnu .
For No 2 Moon Soma Gayatri , Chandra Kavach Strotras , Deity Varun & Lord Shiva .
For No 3 Jupiter Brishapati Gayatri , Brishaspati Strotra , Deity Indra & Lord Brahma .
For No 4 Rahu Rahu Strotra , Rahu Kavach , Deity Bhairava & Goddess Saraswati .
For No 5 Mercury Budh Gayatri , Budh Kavach , Deity Mahavishnu & Goddess Durga .
For No 6 Venus Shukra Gayatri , Shukra Strotra & Shukra Kavach , Deity Shachidevi ( Wife Of Indra ) & Goddess Lakshmi .
For No 7 Ketu Kety Strotra , Ketu Kavach , Deity Lord Ganesh .
For No 8 Saturn Shani Gayatri , Shani Kavach , Deity Lord Brahma & Lord Bhairon .
For No 9 Mars Bhoum Gayatri , Mangal Kavach , Deity Subrahmanya ( Son Of Shiva Born After Ganesha ) , & Lord Hanuman .
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Tantra Propounded By Lord Shiva
The tantra is a science propounded by lord shiva himself for the welfare of mankind . Tantra is a holistic approach to the study of the universe from the point of view of the individual the study of the macrocosm through the study of the microcosm . It draws all the sciences astronomy , astrology , numerology , physiognomy , physics , chemistry , alchemy , ayurveda , psychology , parapsychology , mathematics geometry and so on to provide a practical means of realizing the highest ideals of philosophy in daily life . Tantra draws them together like beads of strings . The beautiful rosary thus formed is a unique instrument for enhancing the physical , mental and spiritual life of a man and woman . The word tantra is derived from the root tanadi tanu ( expansion ) by adding suffix shtran . According to the sentence shivah tanrayati tanrayate yat tat tantram all business pertaining to expansive system is included in tantra . The tanra is composed of two syllables tan ie physical body and tra to afford protection . Thus tantra literally means control and protection to physical body . Tantra also means tanu vistare is knowledge of expansion /explanation of many aspects simultaneously . By tantra one can expand his body and mind to the extent where time loses its limits and merges with each element of the particular cosmos there is nothing which cannot be accomplished . In ancient time a tantrik was one who knew many vidyas , shastra and granths . ypes of tantra sadhana vama marga & dakshina marga . Prakriti ( nature ) is divided into three parts para denote shiva , seed teh shakti , apara or naad is mixture of two these three are the basic elements of tantra .In india there are many seats of tantrik knowledge like one at kamakhya temple at guwhati assam , tarapeeth at calcutta , mahakaal at ujjain . There are six powerful varities of fortified tantra vanaspati tantra , pakshi tantra , ratna tantra , nakshatra tantra , kaak tantra , vashi tantra , and maaran tantra . Broadly tantras are classified into five groups shaiv , vaishnav , shakta , saur , and gaanpatya depending on its followers tantra shastra describes three types of bhavas divya , veer and animal . In divya or divine bhava a practioner treats and worships all female as shakti and all males as shiva . Tantra is basically worship of shakti pooja .Tantra sadhana is divided in three aagam , yamal and varahi tantra In aagam creation , destruction , Shatkarma ( 6 types of karma ) , Sadhana , recitation , Satyakarma sadhanana and four types of dharma ( brahmin , vaishnav , shaiva & shakta dharma . As erthe scriptures tantric traditions there are three types of troubles in a human’s life these are daivik / divine troubles are created by god / nature for example earthquake , flood , tsunami certain diseases that kill mass of people at one time are alos part of daivik prakop . Daihik / related to body troubles are related to diseases and accidents . Bhauktik / physical mental suffering caused by quarrels . litigation , unemployment this creates sorrow in one’s life .
In tantra shsastra kaali is described in eight forms prominent among them are mahakaali , daskinkaali and bhadrakaali it is also done too ward off evil effects of malefic saturn . Matangi ( sun ) sadhana is done to remove delay ( obstrcution ) in marriage to keep one beautiful to have happy marital life and for success in spiritual , political fields , examinations , competition or interviews . Bhuneshwari ( moon ) sadhana her lord is traimka shiva the sustaining and moving force of the universe through planet moon responsible for growth , nourishment and happy domestic life the goddess is controller and conductor of all the three worlds she bestows power , valor , health , wealth , prosperity , fame and fulfillment of all desires all cosmic vibrations coming from south west can be harnessed by this shakti for proper mental and physical growth . Baglamukhi ( mars ) sadhana he goddess appeared as a result of tapa by lord vishnu to dispel the problems of human beings caused because of a great oceanic storm ( swatantra tantra ) it was on a tuesday and night of chaturdashi therefore her sadhana is commenced on either of the two days the sadhak is blessed with victory over enemy in litigation , competition and election , cure from chronic diseases to ward off difficulties and malefic planetary effects and power to control and torture enemies this is useful in all the shat karma . Shodeshi tripur sundari ( mercury ) sadhna the goddess is creator of all the three lokas and is controller of mind , life , and speech force in the body hence called tripur sundari also . Tara ( jupiter ) sadhana at the time of catastrophe ( pralaya ) she sucks all teh juices of moon , humans , animals , and vanspati and causes destruction by posionous gases also callled as bhagwati vipadharini as she protects her disciples from all types of troubles worshipped in satwik , rajas and tamas forms but satwik pooja is the best she bestows all types of comforts , knowledge , moksha and destroys enemies she is one of the sasam vidya ( ten principal deities of the kli peeth ) and is worshipped to remove all negative effects of jupiter and saturn she gives happiness to women to give conjugal bliss and is must for unmarried girls to get a good husband . Kamala ( venus ) sadhana the goddess is also called laskhmi she is vaishnavi shakti and is oppostire of dhoomvati .
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