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Webcast of the Ugadi Celebrations at 8 a.m. (IST) from
Prasanthi Nilayam - 31 Mar 2014
A Carnatic concert entitled ‘Bhajan Sandhya’ by
popular Carnatic vocalist OS Arun marked the evening of Ugadi 2014
in Prasanthi Nilayam yesterday. Inciting the audience to peaks of
devotional ecstasy, with his stylish innovative singing, the singer
with his penchant devotion for Lord Krishna sang for an hour
invoking Krishna mesmerising the audience making the evening a most
memorable one.
Beginnig with Jai Jai Ramakrishna Hari… Arun went on
stirring up the audience, singing Keshava Madhava Govinda Gopala…,
Seshasaila Vaasa…, Govinda Madhava..., rendering each number in
unique innovative fashion. Arun was accompanied by MS Venkata Subramaniam on
Mridangam, N Chandrasekharan on Harmonium, Ganapathi on Tabla, Venkata
Subramaniam on Violin. The artist along with his accompanists were felicitated
at the end of the concert. Bhajans continued and ended with Mangala Arathi at
1900 hrs.
Earlier in the morning, marking the advent of the new Telugu
Year, Jayanama Samvastara Ugadi, noted Vedic scholar from Tirupathi, Kuppa Siva
Subramania Avadhani presented ‘Panchanga Shravanam’, recitation of religious
almanac pertaining to the new year at the Sanctum Sanctorum in Prasanthi
Nilayam.
As the festivity marks the beginning of a new Panchanga, it is
significant to conduct ‘Panchanga Shravanam’, hearing of the annual forecast as
predicated in the Panchanga.
Divine discourse followed next. Man has progressed much with
his worldly achievements but has narrowed down in his mind. The day when he
gives up his selfishness he will reap the real benefit of Ugadi, echoed Bhagawan
narrating the beautiful story of Lord Vishnu’s mission, sending Narada, in
search of the best of His devotees. Bhagawan ended His Divine discourse with the
bhajan “Prema Muditha Manase Kaho…”
Even as bhajans by the state troupe continued, the Vedic
scholar was felicitated by one of the Senior Trust members. Mangala Arathi at
0930 hrs. marked the end of morning proceedings.
The venue was tastefully decorated with symbolic festive
greenish tinge – “Pachchathoranam” – parading all over. “Pachchathoranam”is a
sign of prosperity and auspiciousness.
II Samastha Lokah Sukhino
Bhavantu II
Ugadi Archive
Updates - Thursday, April 11th, 2013 -
Monday, April 15th, 2013
Ugadi also marks the the 7th anniversary of Yajur Mandir...
Today marks the advent of the Telugu New Year,
bearing the name Vijaya, denoting Victory. Celebrating the advent ‘Panchanga
Shravanam’ (recitation of religious almanac pertaining to the coming year) was
conducted by noted Vedic scholar Rejeti Sriramacharyulu this morning at the
Sanctum Sanctorum in Prasanthi Nilayam.
As
the festivity marks the beginning of a new Panchanga, it is significant to
conduct ‘Panchanga Shravanam’, hearing of the annual forecast as predicated in
the Panchanga.
Delivering the Panchanga Shravanam in chaste telugu, the erudite scholar
delved in detail, speaking about the greater significance of the festivity,
speaking of the Supreme Glory Of The Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai. Concluding the
recitation the Pandit read out the predictions for various star combinations.
Next to come was Divine Discourse aired on the public address system. Ugadi
is not a annual celebration…the festivity has been on since ages, but man has
not changed; he has to get rid off his ill-feelings. The day he fills his heart
with love, the day he embraces the feeling of sacrifice, that the real Ugadi,
echoed Bhagawan.
On this day one should commence fresh initiatives inculcating goodness…Past
is past and we should live in the present that is omnipresent. Bhagawan
concluded His Divine Discourse with the bhajan “Prema Muditha Manasey Kaho Rama
Rama Ram…”.
Even as bhajans by the state troupe continued the Vedic scholar was
felicitated by Senior Trustee and the Trust Secretary. Mangala Arathi offering
at 0930 hrs.
The venue was tastefully decorated with symbolic festive greenish tinge –
“Pachchathoranam” – parading all over. “Pachchathoranam”is a sign of prosperity
and auspiciousness.
Continuing with the Ugadi celebrations upcoming singer Kum Soumya Varanasi
presented a musical offering in the afternoon on 11 March 2013 at the Sanctum
Sanctorum in Prasanthi Nilayam.
Beginning with a
Ganesha invocation, the singer in her one-hour long concert presented nine
numbers, that included Janam Diya Thoone Sai Ko…, Nithya Pooja Neevo…, Bho
Shambho Shiva Shambho Swayambhoo…, Sakshatkaramey Sadgathi…, Bhola Bhandari
Baba…, Ey Sayeeshwara Hey Devaadi Deva…, Kural Ondrum…, Jo Jo Mukunda…etc.
At the end of the concert the singer along with her sister Ramya who
accompanied on vocal as well on violin, along with accompanists were felicitated
by seniors.
Bhajans by the State devotees continued and ended with Bhagawan singing
Thursday Special “Hari Bhajana Binaa Sukha Shaanthi Nahin…”
The session concluded with Mangala Arathi at 1850 hrs.
Celebrating the advent Of the vernacular New Year,
the harvest festival of Kerala, Vishu, falling on 14 April 2013, Dr Chertala
Ranganatha Sharma, accompanied by Shravan Narayan presented a Carnatic Classical
Concert this evening here in Prasanthi Nilayam.
The accomplished artist who besides his professional singing stints also
serves as a Professor in Music at Sri Sadguru College Of Music, Madurai regaled
the audience with his hour-long rendition ably supported by accompanists
Trivandrum N Sampath on violin, Kallekulangara P Unnikrishnan on Mridangam,
Payyanur Govindaprasad on Mukha Sankh, All India Radio special grade artistes.
Some of his renditions included Jagadodharaka…, SriVenugopalaRamana etc.
At the end of the presentation the artist along with accompanists were
felicitated. Bhajans continued and ended at 1845 hrs. with Mangala Arathi.
Prasadam was distributed to the entire assembly.
Devotees from the State Of Tamil Nadu will be celebrating the advent of Tamil
New Year, Chittirai Thirunal, tomorrow with special programmes in the Divine
Presence.
Celebrating the auspicious advent of Chittirai
Thirunal, the Tamil New Year, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations – Tamil Nadu
presented a colourful evening powered with speech, dance and music.
The programme for the evening commenced at 1720 hrs. after 20 minutes of
Rudram chanting by the state troupe. Sri Karthik Ramesh, a alumnus of SSSIHL, of
the MBA batch of 2005-07 was the guest speaker for the evening. Delivering his
speech infused with power and potency, marked with purity and clarity and
empowered with devotion and determination, Sri Karthik began offering profound
gratitude to Bhagawan for His touch of grace, especially for His gift of ‘life-line’,
saving him from a fatal air-crash, extending his life, in November 2012. The
script would not have been any better as this incident happened at a time when
he was nostalgically pondering over Bhagawan’s physical absence, seeking His
blessings during his birthday on November 25.
What can we offer in gratitude to Bhagawan, Whose Love has been the most
precious priceless gift for all of us, asked Sri Karthik delving on the subject
for the evening, Bhakthi, Shakthi, Mukthi, as given by Bhagawan in a
dream a couple of days ago.
Love has lost its original meaning in this present age of selfish interests…Love
is polluted to Life On the Very Edge, said the speaker reminding the audience
about the supreme significance of Bhagawan’s mission.
Bhagawan’s mission has taken off, said the speaker, referring to indications
given by Bhagawan long ago, adding that we are all travelling in First Class
towards the destination; while on-board, we need to remind ourselves, watching
carefully of the petty trivial happenings around, on Earth, that in the
macro-cosmic view all the petty human affairs that we deal with are trial and
avoidable. Worldly and Spiritual life cannot go hand in hand and one need to
discriminate to eschew the worldly to embrace a spiritual life.
Sri Sathya Sai Organisations is the biggest manifestation of Bhagawan said
Sri Karthik, referring to the yeomen service activities being done by the
Organisation around the world.
Referring to his meeting with an evolved Spiritual Master, Sri Karthik echoed
what the Spiritual Master spoke about Bhagawan….that Bhagawan has no beginning…no
middle and no end…
Karthik is currently working as Vice President of Maestro Technologies, a US
based software firm. Karthik has been active in various capacities in the Sathya
Sai Organisational circuit, especially in the US, ever since he walked out of
the hallowed portals of Sathya Sai University. He has also been taking an active
role in various Ashram related software work, especially in the Sri Sathya Sai
Central Trust and the Sri Sathya Sai Books & Publications Trust.
Next to come was a short dance by the Balvikas fraternity invoking Lord
Ganesha, a precursor for the main presentation for the evening, Kaisika
Mahatmyam, a dance drama by the rural Balvikas students of Tirukkurunkudi
Village of Tirunelveli District.
The presentation was based on the story of Nampaduvaan, as narrated by Lord
Maha Vishnu to Bhoodevi, answering her inquisitiveness to know the easiest way
to cross the ocean of worldly existence.
Traced to the Varaahapuranam, the story depicts the supreme significance of
Namasmarana as the panacea for Kali age.
Nampaduvaan, an out-caste by birth, was not allowed to enter into the temple
to worship his chosen deity Lord Nambi in the temple at Thirukurungudi village
in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. Owing to the oddity, Nampuduvaan would
sing loudly in praise of Lord Nambi every year on Shuklapaksha Ekadashi day of
Karthika month. Once, while he was going to the temple, on the way, a demon
stopped him demanding his flesh. Nampuduvaan sought excuse telling that he would
complete the worship at the temple before returning to offer himself to the will
of the demon. Convinced of his sincerity, the demon permitted Nampuduvaan to
proceed.
Enroute, Lord Himself appeared in the disguise of an old man suggesting
Nampuduvaan to take a different route to save himself from the demon. Determined
to adhere to the word given, adhering to Truth, Nampuduvaan refused to accede to
the suggestion. Lord was pleased and thus blessed him profusely.
When Nampuduvaan returned, the demon was surprised and humbled and instead of
his flesh asked for the merit that he earned by singing paeans to Lord Nambi.
Subsequently, upon interrogation, the demon disclosed his identity as a fallen
brahmin, owing to a small mistake committed while performing a Yajna. The demon
pleaded that Nampuduvaan alone could redeem him by parting the merit of singing
the last song in Kaisika Raga. To point out the significance of this song in
Kaisika Svara, the whole episode was named as Kaisika Mahatmyam.
Highlighting the supreme significance of Namasmarana, in the Kali age, a clip
of Bhagawan discoursing on the subject was shown as a interlude.
The colourful presentation was studded with beautiful poetic verses from the
epic as well melodious songs and dances by the Balvikas children.
At the end of the presentation all participating children were presented with
special gifts.
Bhajans by the state troupe continued and ended with Bhagawan singing Sunday
Special Subramaniam Subramaniam.
Earlier in the morning, after half-an-hour Vedam by the Tamil Nadu group,
bhajan was done by the Sundaram Bhajan group from 0830 hrs. till Mangala Arathi
at 0930 hrs.
Being Vishu, the Kerala New Year, devotees from the state had also organised
the auspicious sight, Vishukkani, at the Sanctum Sanctorum, this morning.
II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II
2012 -Ugadi Celebrations, Evening programme
On this Ugadi evening, the programme commenced with regular Veda chanting that
was followed by a spritual talk by V Sriramachandra Murthy, an erudite scholar
and businessman from Hyderabad who dwelled deep into the significance of the
festivity from Sai perspective. Speaking in Telugu, Sri Murthy explained the
subtle significance of the festivity keeping Bhagawan and His teachings to the
fore.
A string of devotional numbers followed from popular playback singer Ms.
Nithya Santoshini who sang a mix of mainly Telugu and Hindi followed by solos in
Tamil and Gujarathi in a concert that lasted an hour. Her Hindi numbers included
“Allah Tero Naam…” and “Sai Baba Bolo…” and the solo in Gujarathi was “Vaishnava
Jana To…”, the 15th century composition of Poet Narsinh Mehta.
At the end of the programme the artist, accompanists and the speaker were
felicited by senior Trust officials. Bhajans continued for a short while before
Mangala Arathi offering at 1910 hrs. Prasadam was distributed to the entire
assemblage.
Today was incidentally the changing over of Sevadal duty, for the group
belongs to All India batch. This was the very same day, last year, when Beloved
Bhagawan blessed the All India Batch of Sevadals in the Poornachandra Auditorium
that turned out to be the penultimate public Darshan of the Avatar Of the Age,
thus far.
Celebrating Telugu New Year, Ugadi, Prasanthi listened to the profound words
of Wisdom of The Avatar of The Age, Beloved Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, as an
audio recording of one of His Ugadi Divine Discourse was played in Prasanthi
Nilayam today. Earlier the morning function began
with Veda chanting that was followed by Panchanga Shravanam by noted vedic
scholar Sri Kuppa Siva Subrahmanya Avadhani Garu. This new year is named
Nandanam.
After the Panchanga Shravanam, in Telugu, Boys from the institute sang a
couple of Telugu songs after which the Divine Discouse was ‘delivered’. Sri
Kuppa Siva Subrahmanya Avadhani Garu was felicitated by the Trust Secretary and
Prasadam was distributed to the entier assemblage.
Entire Sai Kulwant premise was beautifully decorated with symbolic festive
greenish tinge – “Pachchathoranam” – parading all over. “Pachchathoranam”is a
sign of prosperity and auspiciousness.
Bhajans continued for fifteen minutes and Mangala Arathi was offered at 0945
hrs.
Archive: Ugadi Update 2010 -
Prasanthi Nilayam - OM SAI RAM
On the auspicious Ugadi morning, Sai
Kulwant Hall bore a festive look with simple, yet elegant
decorations, aptly signifying the advent of Telugu New Year,
bringing freshness that a new year demands. Bhagawan was ushered
into the Hall at 9:36 while bhajan was on. Clad in maroon,
Bhagawan arrived in His special "throne chair" that He uses only
occasionally....continue
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The New year
festival or Ugadi comes close on the heels of Holi. While the strong
colors of Holi start fading away, the freshness of spring lingers on with
sprightliness all around.
It is believed that the creator of the Hindu pantheon Lord Brahma started
creation on this day - Chaitra suddha padhyami or the Ugadi day. Also the
great Indian Mathematician Bhaskaracharya's calculations proclaimed the
Ugadi day from the sunrise on as the beginning of the new year, new month
and new day. The onset of spring also marks a beginning of new life with
plants (barren until now) acquiring new life, shoots and leaves. Spring is
considered the first season of the year hence also heralding a new year
and a new beginning. The vibrancy of life and verdent fields, meadows full
of colorful blossoms signifies growth, prosperity and well-being.
With the coming of Ugadi, the naturally perfumed jasmines (mallepulu)
spread a sweet fragrance which is perhaps unmatched by any other in
nature's own creation! While large garlands of jasmine are offered to Gods
in homes and temples, jasmine flowers woven in clusters adorn the braids
of women.
Ugadi marks the beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in
the moon's orbit. It is a day when mantras are chanted and predictions
made for the new year. Traditionally, the panchangasravanam or listening
to the yearly calendar was done at the temples or at the Town square but
with the onset of modern technology, one can get to hear the
priest-scholar on television sets right in one's living room.
It is a season for raw mangoes spreading its aroma in the air and the
fully blossomed neem tree that makes the air healthy. Also, jaggery made
with fresh crop of sugarcane adds a renewed flavor to the typical dishes
associated with Ugadi.
"Ugadi pachchadi" is one such dish that has become synonymous with Ugadi.
It is made of new jaggery, raw mango pieces and neem flowers and new
tanarind which truly reflect life - a combination of sweet, sour and
bitter tastes !
Preparations for the festival begin a week ahead. Houses are given a
thorough wash. Shopping for new clothes and buying other items that go
with the requirements of the festival are done with a lot of excitement.
Ugadi is celebrated with festive fervor in Maharashtra, Karnataka and
Andhra Pradesh. While it is called Ugadi in A.P. and Karnataka, in
Maharashtra it is known as "Gudipadava".
On Ugadi day, people wake up before the break of dawn and take a head bath
after which they decorate the entrance of their houses with fresh mango
leaves. The significance of tying mango leaves relates to a legend. It is
said that Kartik (or Subramanya or Kumara Swamy) and Ganesha, the two sons
of Lord Siva and Parvathi were very fond of mangoes. As the legend goes
Kartik exhorted people to tie green mango leaves to the doorway signifying
a good crop and general well-being.
It is noteworthy that we use mango leaves and coconuts (as in a Kalasam,
to initiate any pooja) only on auspicious occasions to propitiate gods.
People also splash fresh cow dung water on the ground in front of their
house and draw colorful floral designs. This is a common sight in every
household. People perform the ritualistic worship to God invoking his
blessings before they start off with the new year. They pray for their
health, wealth and prosperity and success in business too. Ugadi is also
the most auspicious time to start new ventures.
The celebration of Ugadi is marked by religious zeal and social merriment.
Special dishes are prepared for the occasion. In Andhra Pradesh, eatables
such as "pulihora", "bobbatlu" and preparations made with raw mango go
well with the occasion. In Karnataka too, similar preparations are made
but called "puliogure" and "holige". The Maharashtrians make "puran poli"
or sweet rotis.
Season For Pickles
With the raw mango available in abundance only during the two months (of
April/May), people in Andhra Pradesh make good use of mangoes to last them
until the next season. They pickle the mangoes with salt, powdered mustard
and powdered dry red chilli and a lot of oil to float over the mangoes.
This preparation is called "avakai" and lasts for a whole year.
Mangoes and summer season go hand in hand. Ugadi thus marks the beginning
of the hot season which coincides with the school vacations. For the young
ones, therefore, Ugadi is characterised by new clothes, sumptuous food and
revelling. The air is filled with joy, enthusiasm and gaiety. Some people
participate in social community gatherings and enjoy a tranquil evening
with devotional songs (bhajans).
Kavi Sammelanam (poetry recitation) is a typical Telugu Ugadi feature.
Ugadi is also a time when people look forward to a literary feast in the
form of Kavi Sammelanam. Many poets come up with new poems written on
subjects ranging - from Ugadi - to politics to modern trends and
lifestyles.
Ugadi Kavi Sammelanam is also a launch pad for new and budding poets. It
is generally carried live on All India Radio's Hyderabad "A" station and
the Doordarshan,(TV) Hyderabad following "panchanga sravanam" (New year
calendar) narrating the way the new year would shape up in the lives of
people and the State in general. Kavis (poets) of many hues - political,
comic, satirical reformist, literary and melancholic - make an appearance
on the Ugadi stage. Ugadi is thus a festival of many shades. It ushers in
the new year, brings a rich bounce of flora and fills the hearts of people
with joy and contentment.
Baba on Ugadi The Kali Yuga (the present era) started in the year Pramadi, the month
named Sravana, the fortnight named Bahula, and the day called Ashtami.
According to the English calendar, this would be described as 20 February
3102 years before the advent of Christ. In order to bring out this aspect
of the commencement of the new Yuga on 20 February 3102 B.C., our
ancestors have been calling that day "the day of the beginning of a new
era (Ugadi)". Since this was the commencing day of a new Yuga, it was
called (Y)Ugadi.
When looked at from this angle, we should also learn a different aspect,
although it is not very pleasant. This particular day, Ugadi, is also the
day on which Krishna gave up his mortal body in a sacred place of
pilgrimage called Prabahatsa, near Dvaraka.
BABA
From Digest Vol I
There is no need to wait for a new year to bring new tidings. Every moment
is new. Many are wondering what troubles and losses the new year will
bring. But the year is not responsible for all our troubles and
difficulties. Only our conduct is responsible. If our actions are good,
the results will be good. Bad actions lead to bad consequences. People
think that good and bad are related to bad time. Not at all. Their
thoughts are the cause. Hence, they should develop good thoughts and do
good deeds. They should cherish good feelings and associate with good
people.
People should realize the preciousness of Time. Most of the time available
is wasted by people. This is utterly wrong. Time should be used always for
right purposes. That is the foremost duty of every man. Waste of time is
waste of life. The Lord of Time protects those who take refuge in Him,
even against the Lord of Death, Kaala. Time takes its revenge on those who
misuse it. A nation's prosperity is dependent on how people use their time
in the performance of good actions.
Divine Discourse: 7 April 1997
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We will achieve victory in every walk of life when we foster good thoughts
and good deeds.
Today is the first day of the New year. From today onward, all devotees
must undertake his holy task. Past is passed. Do not think of the future,
because it is not in our hands. What is the guarantee that we wil live
until tomorrow? Therefore, this present time is very important. Make good
use of it. Do not go against your inner self. That is what I tell my
children, the students here, "Follow the master". Who is your master? Your
inner self is your master. So there is no need for anyone else; follow
your own inner self. That is your God. That is your happiness. That is
your wealth. That is your peace. That is your everything. Happiness and
peace are not outside.
Divine Discourse: 20 March 20 1996
Aries:The year
ahead promises to be a mixed bag of blessings. This could be a good time
to start a new project. It is the time to believe in yourself, make
choices and take appropriate action. Joint incomes, investments, taxes,
insurance and property settlements may be affected by current planetary
influences.
Old friends may come back into your life. Prepare for endings or
separations with people from the past. Leadership and authority are
qualities to mark your year. Creative projects emphasised in March.
Romance is favoured, only if accompanied by a long-lasting commitment.
Relationship with children highlighted— if you are of the right age and
circumstances appropriate, a child could be conceived.
It’s time to let go of someone from the past or even a past relationship
which has caused turmoil. A mature person could guide you during this
period. Overseas connections and travel benefit. The year may end on a
stunning or surprising note.
Lucky stone: Ruby
Lucky months: April, November top
Taurus:
The year 2006 could mark the
completion of one phase and the start of another. Expansion, opportunity,
learning will come through a partner— romantic or business. It may be a
new connection or an established one.
Changes or improvements with home or domestic life is highlighted. There
may be a new home, purchased or built.
Home, domestic arrangements and family relationships bog you down, unless
you are ready to make changes and move on. Old friends or business
alliances could come back. Money or romance may come with the return of
past connections or involvements. There may be travel overseas to renew
past acquaintance or employment.
There may be delays and/or extra responsibility with home and family. This
may provide an over-all improvement, but you may have to work hard for the
result.
You will work hard for money or even try your luck in speculation. You may
become involved in financial dealings or investment.
Lucky stone: Topaz
Lucky months: May, September
Gemini:
The new year is prophetic when you
will be able to prove your worth, leading to personal success, recognition
and ego fulfilment. Hone your communication skills. Communication with
siblings or neighbours may be limited and may be more serious in nature.
There may be much travelling to do for work or in daily life. You may be
dealing with older or more authoritative people.
This is a good period to seek employment, a new job or work projects.
Romantic ties and financial status are developed through overseas
contacts. There may be overseas travel for personal or professional
reasons.
Learn to play it cool as the year gathers momentum and finishes to a
fortunate finale. Health needs care. You will be rethinking major plans. A
partnership or association is seen in a new light. A partner gets a
windfall or elevation in status, changing the course of your lives. New
liaisons or associations will bring opportunity.
Lucky stone: Moonstone
Lucky months: June, November top
Cancer:Jupiter trining your sign, expands
your horizons, brings good luck and cheer, while Saturn puts a firm brake
on finances and all expenditure.
Romance, light-hearted flirtation and speculations emphasised.
Relationship with children highlighted. There may be an addition to the
family through a birth or a return.
There may be no loss of money, but all the money that you get now will be
the result of very hard work. Financial management is pivotal for your
career. There may be communication problems, especially for overseas
connections. Look at matters with a partner or close associate more
objectively. There may be separation or a return that brings old feelings
to the surface. You may choose a new career and train for it. You may
travel for work. Changes with health or healthcare may bring changed
connections or contacts.
Lucky stone: Emerald
Lucky months: July, August top
Leo:
2006 will be
a period that will test your maturity and wisdom, also your willingness to
correct mistakes and move forward. You may feel resentful and antagonistic
towards those who you feel are restricting your individuality. This period
marks the beginning of a 12-year cycle of new experiences.
This year may mark a turning point in your life as you struggle with one
issue after another. New projects, business ventures, new career, higher
education are on the cards. However, independence within the family circle
and negative prospects for family-owned business or new adventures are
indicated.
There may be home improvement for some while others may relocate, even
overseas. Family or emotional life will require your attention. Watch out
for small accidents or problems at home.
You'll have your fill of parties, entertainment, luck and romance, to
speculative or creative ventures and travel.
Lucky stone: Peridot
Lucky months: April, October top
Virgo:
You can make unusual or extraordinary changes this year.
There may be new skills, conditions and associates this year. There will
be change or withdrawal to a degree from current work, activity or
contacts. This will allow time for inner growth
For some, there may be a sexual liaison with an associate. This may be a
secret activity or have a powerful influence. There may be a healing or
resolution with the past as people return. You may return to an old
working situation.
Travel and communications negatively indicated. Watch for problems with
vehicles or communications equipment
A partnership acquires a new dimension, while an old flame may just come
back. You will acquire a new skill or present an old one differently.
There will be the end of one phase and the start of a new one.
Your emotional and domestic life is altered. There may be home improvement
for some while others may relocate.
Lucky stone: Lapus Lazili
Lucky months: April, October top
Libra:Changes in romantic life, career, and
health are some of the influences 2006 will bring into your life. A strain
sets in as you view relationships and activities that are not making you
happy. Understand your money situation. Make investments and long-term
savings plans.
Old friends or even an ailing relationship may return and a renewal of
affection or healing about past matters happens.
Y ou will have the opportunity to spend time with family from whom you've
been separated or alienated. It can bring healing and closure of painful
past issues.
Someone new may enter your life as well. Your dreams and plans could
materialise. You may deal with overseas connections or even with
foreigners. Communications as well as travel prospects increase. Overseas
travel possible.
Lucky stone :Opal.
Lucky months: August, October top
Scorpio:
Overseas travel, higher education, expansion and personal
or professional opportunity prevails. There’s growth and expansion at all
levels.
There will be change, challenge and important dealings with career
direction and responsibilities. The year begins expansively with matters
of love and money. Singles may find opportunity to cross the frontier of
romance. Study or people from overseas may be involved.
If you've been struggling, you can lift your head above the water and
breathe. March and July will test as to how you keep the balance of
personal life and professional. There could be tension and frustration in
personal and professional life during this period. Opportunity or fortune
will expand personal resources or put money to better use.
Lucky stone: Emerald
Lucky months: April, November top
Sagittarius:
2006 brings you the culmination of
all the hard work and effort you have put in the past. Pay attention to
health. A good work-out schedule with lots of physical activity will prove
in good stead this year.
Jupiter, transiting Scorpio in your twelfth solar house indicates that
benefits or gains that you accrue may be hidden.
Saturn in Leo emphasises broadening your horizons and reaching out for new
experiences. A second marriage, in-laws and a court decision are
unfavourably indicated. You are in a formative period where your career is
concerned. You may be disillusioned with a current situation. Potent
events may be the trigger for such change. This is a learning phase.
There’s revival of old business schemes or you may be reunited with old
associates. There may be tensions where partnerships and relationships are
concerned. It is time for new beginnings or laying the foundations for
future relationships and activity. Your luck is in for both love and
money. It will bring a twelve-month period of growth and expansion in all
spheres of your life.
Singles may begin a new romance. Career opportunities, overseas travel,
higher education and connections with important people come to pass.
Lucky stone: Sapphire
Lucky months: April, December top
Capricorn:Capricorns must be heaving a sigh
of relief as the difficult opposition between their natal sun and the
transiting Saturn is over. There’s focuss on money as the year begins.
Finances loom large— investment, credit arrangements, the mortgage and any
joint holdings emphasised. There may be money from inheritances or trusts.
Watch the expenses.
You may become interested in the study of occult matters, and the esoteric
mysteries of life and death.
Creative or spiritual activities or development may feature. Matters from
the past may come to light to be resolved or understood.
Home life is accentuated. A newborn may change the pattern of life and
spending. You can bring new friends and associates into your life, ones
that will bring fresh ideas or insight. Your perspectives will change, and
if your dreams begin to come true.
There will be about changes in your love life as well as joint finances.
You may travel to open doors of knowledge. New ventures, lifestyle
activities or creative projects bring changes at home.
Lucky stone: Onyx
Lucky months: April, October top
Aquarius:
There will be changes in partnerships, alliances and joint
ventures. Some will have increased responsibility for loved ones while
others may have a break or separation. The unattached may begin an
important relationship, but it may put heavy demands on you.
If you're in a close relationship, this can be a crucial period. If a
tenuous one, it could lead to separation. If otherwise, it could demand
compromises and sacrifices.
You may go back on a nostalgic trip or an old flame flickers back into
your life. You may renovate, or repair the home. Promotion or opportunity
for advancement will come for some.
There may be a period of confusion, especially where finances are
concerned. There is a bit of a slowdown in a relationship. Time to talk
your feelings clearly. There will be new associates and friends. You may
pursue a wide range of goals. You may teach or learn during this transit.
Lucky stone: Lapus Lazuli
Lucky months: February, November top
Pisces:
Reorientation may mark the
beginning of the year in matters of love or money. Your work and health
become the main focus this year. Work-related responsibilities are bound
to increase. Your working environment becomes restrictive, and some may
face loss of employment. Stress-related illnesses may crop up, while
chronic diseases flare up.
Domestic life could be enhanced by changes with partnership. You may be
out of an old situation and into a new one. You're at a turning point with
your creative or spiritual gifts.
Learn any of the occult sciences — astrology, tarot cards, runes, dealing
with gems or aromatherapy.
Study, overseas travel and a broader perspective will bring you to new
horizons. You may travel to find powerful or life-changing experiences.
There may be a break in professional or career matters. This cycle ends on
Mar 26. You may find a dramatic change of events that will mark your life
in a larger perspective. There may be changes with a partner or close
associate.
Time to rethink old patterns in a relationship. Promotion or opportunity
for advancement will come for some.
Lucky stone: Amethyst
Lucky months: March, November top
Spread the spirit of Ugadi with hearty Ugadi wishes and Ugadi greetings. Here’s
the collection of free Ugadi messages, Ugadi SMS and Ugadi quotes that you can
use as you wish your dear and near ones as Happy Ugadi. Feel free to use them to
your Ugadi greeting cards and Ugadi invitations. We also include messages for
Ugadi in English. Here it goes…
Festivals of India - UGADI
Ugadi Messages for Cards
& SMS
I hope that this New Year lightens up your life with more cheer
and success. Have a happy Ugadi!
Wishing you a life as sweet as those fruits you’ll harvest this
Ugadi. Happy Ugadi!
Make your life more beautiful… Create new aspirations… Aim for better goals… And let the Lord help you achieve them. Have a happy Ugadi!
This Ugadi, I wish that all of your dreams come true. Be happy and successful. Happy Ugadi to you!
You’ve been good throughout the year. Hence, as your friend, I wish you nothing but the best. May all of your wishes come true. Have a blessed Ugadi Festival!
May Ugadi festival bring in harmony, love and peace to your
family. Have a home filled with joy and laughter. And have a peaceful Ugadi celebration. Happy Ugadi!
This Ugadi, remember and accept that life is like Ugadi Pachhadi, with lots of ingredients and tastes. Hardships may come, but Lord will be there to help you. Never give up, just like when you eat the recipe with 6 tastes. Happy Ugadi to you!
I wish you a life filled with prosperity and abundance. Have a blessed and prosperous Ugadi!
