Phonetical astrology

Phonetical knowledge is a unique knowledge evolved by ancient Hindu sages or seers in Vedic era. It is derived from the basic knowledge of “"Swara"”, which etymologically means “sound of one’s own breath”. Its fundamental application is to realize the breath as being the medium of cosmic life force, through practising “"Swara Yoga"” (special mode of analysis & practising of breath). It enables us to understand nature of breath and its influence on the body as different modes of breathing leads to different types of actions; physical , mental and spiritual. Phonetical astrology derived from this knowledge is profitably used.

The knowledge available in Upanishads and treatises called “"Swara Shastras"”, is kept very secret and sacred; and is directly transmitted by experinenced and specialist Yogis and Gurus to worthy disciples. It is available through numerous treatises like "Shiva Swarodaya, Samarsār, Narpatijacharya, seven Yamalās, Shiva Samhita, Goraksha Samhita; and Upanishad like Mundaka ,Taittiriya, Brahmana, Maitri" . It is opined as highest of all forms of knowledge in the treatises.

This highly developed branch of knowledge, based on breathing and speech, also has mundane applications. In Hindu system of astrology, this knowledge guides favourable and unfavouable time and also in judging compatibility among persons based on their names, especially when their nativities are not known. In horary astrology it guides astrologer an independent mode to decipher future based on the current mode of breathing and status of astrologer and quarrent. In electional astrology it guides aspirant about selection of suitable mode of breathing for initiating life and also day-today activities. For health maintenance, removal of illness, declamation contests, sports, gambling, war, captivating and enchantment of persons also this branch of knowledge is effectively used.

Application in electional astrology

There are three modes of breathing, viz, flow from left nostril, flow from right nostril & flow from both the nostrils. The last mode is generally for a short duration when breathing switches from left to right & vice versa. Mode of breathing can be checked by examining air flow while exhaling. All our actions can be classified into three main categories; physical, mental and spiritual; which are respectively presided by the above three modes of breathing.

Following are some of the specific activities which should be initiated when left or right nostrils are active. Some activities are listed under both the modes, which the aspirant may select based on the functional / piousness of the activity. In general for pious activities are initiated during currency of left nostril. One must change mode of breathing suitably at the time of initiating specific desired activity. When breath is flowing from both the nostrils, the time is beneficial for worshipping & devotional activities only; all other activities must not be then initiated. Most of the practicing electional astrologers have observed that compliance to the dictums of ‘"Swar Shaastras’" is more efficacious than omens, and even a suitable time selected through electional astrology.

Activities recommended during running of left nostril:

It is beneficial / auspicious in initiating long distance travels; charity; donation; wearing of clothes and ornaments; treaty & agreement; installation of God’s idol; practicing Yoga; oblation of fire for peace; worshipping; recitation of holy books; initiation of Mantras; leaning of futurity knowledge; marriage; administering of medicine, treating of difficult illness, removing poison; starting of education-singing-dancing-playing musical instruments; discussion on dance - drama; stationary & fixed works; mental and creative works; entering into house - city - village; coronation, seeing king (high official, master, employer); sweet & friendly activities, making friends; women to participate in sexual relations; auspicious deeds; teachings; collection of domestic items - wealth & grains; purchase of jewelry; starting of water tank-pond-well; peaceful & developmental works; trade (give & take by the hand presenting the mode of breathing); agriculture works, sowing seeds, buying agricultural land, drinking water. Activities recommended during running of right nostril:

Currency of breathing through right nostril is auspicious / beneficial for performing accurate & difficult / hard works; writing alphabets; learning and practicing use of arms and weapons; destruction of enemy war, attack, encounter; enmity; inflicting punishment; breaking / splitting; gambling; bathing; taking food; sleeping; sex by male, visiting women & prostitutes, enchanting females, attracting others; creating fear, cruel works; short distance travel; entry into house; boarding ship / big boat; drinking intoxicants, administration of poison, removal of poison; usage of Mantras; study of holy books; study & teaching of difficult & destructive branches of knowledge climbing mountains & forts; risky and heroic feats; riding on horse / elephant and transports; physical exercise; sale of animals; agriculture; crossing pond-river; taking medicine; giving donations; sale-purchase; grinding of bricks-stones-wood-metals; conduction of ‘Six-Works’: “beating, charming, hindering, enmity, vexing & subduing”.

Further reading

*Swar Yoga - by Swami Muktibodhananda, ISBN 81-85787-36-0: Published by Yoga Publication Trust, Ganga Darshan, Munger, Bihar, India
*Kundalini Tantra - by Swami Satyananda Saraswati, ISBN 81-85787-15-8 Publisher same as above
*jyotisha - Branches of Vedic / Hindu astrology

Treatises and Books

*Upanishads ( Mundaka, Taittiriya,Brahmana, Maitri)
*Shiv Swarodya
*Shiva Samhita
*Goraksha Samhita
*Swar Chintamani
*Samarsaar
*Narpatijacharya
*Yamalaas
*Swar Yoga - by Swami Muktibodhananda: ISBN 81-85787-36-0
* [http://www.besttime-election.com] "Hindu Electional Astrology" by V K Shridhar