JYOTISH, HAST JYOTISH
Seven Steps to Managing our Destiny
by Dr. Ghanshyam Birla
No matter what tendencies we have, we need not be affected by them throughout our whole life. We have the free will to change.
What steps can we take to bring about positive changes? We must be patient and diligent. It takes time before a conscious mode of behavior filters through into our subconscious and becomes automatic. By understanding the implications of the following sequences of steps, we can teach ourselves to exercise our free will constructively.
Breath
It is our breathing that gives birth to our thoughts. We need our breath, which sustains our lives, to transform an idea into living reality. When we learn to control the quality and depth of our breathing, we channel our life force or prana—a subtle form of breath responsible for giving us strength and energy.
Thought
Deep, balanced breathing—where the cycle of inhalation and exhalation is effortless— creates a state of inner calm in which clear, objective thinking can occur. We become more focused on the present moment without losing sight of the greater context.
Action
Once we are able to think clearly about a situation or problem, we will know how to act. We will be able to discriminate between what we want and what we need. We will be able to determine what is really good for us and what is not.
Habit
When we practice positive patterns of behavior, we create habits. While these new actions may require conscious effort at first, over time they become second nature.Character
Habits provide the foundation of our character. Once a series of desirable repeated actions becomes an unconscious habit, we realize that we have begun to change our past tendencies.
Behavior
Our behavior reflects the changes in our inner nature, our character. Others perceive us as wiser and more loving.
Circumstances
With a more positive attitude and behavior, we find that the circumstances of our lives will improve. We find greater harmony in our work, in our personal relationships and in our spiritual life.
The Importance of Yogic Breathing in Vedic Palmistry
Proper breathing is the foundation for changes in attitude and behavior, which in turn allow us to attract positive circumstances into our lives. Yogic tradition places great emphasis on the technique of breathing so that we can achieve a balance between incoming and outgoing—or cool and warm—breaths, establishing a neutral zone. Ideally, the incoming breath should equal the outgoing breath in depth and duration. This produces a balance between cool (incoming) and warm (outgoing) breathing that results in a neutral state. The life force or prana (referred to as chi in Chinese or ki in Japanese) can now flow without impediment.
Most of us recognize the benefit of taking a few deep breaths when we are anxious, stressed or in pain. By breathing deeply, we are cooling down our overstimulated emotions. We are also giving our intellect an opportunity to distance us from the source of our unease. Similarly, we often sigh or exhale forcibly in response to sorrow, anger or frustration. In the process, we are letting off steam—releasing an overabundance of heat. We are attempting to bring our feelings into balance with our mind. In both instances, there is a conscious effort to reach a balance between our emotions and our reason.
Once we learn to balance our breathing, we create a proper environment in which positive changes can occur. As we have seen, with time, these changes are reflected in the lines and signs of the hand.
“Gary” - Absence of Minor Lines
“Gary” had just gone through a divorce which left him physically and emotionally drained at the time of the first hand print (see chart). He understood that part of the reason for his failed relationship was his inability to express himself freely and openly. Many ideas and goals were wubdued due to his lack of confidence. This frastration can be seen in his hand by the absence of minor lines. For example, there is no Mercury lin (which relates to self-expression) or Sun line (relating to belief in oneself). Gary decided to leave the past anguish and heartache behind and to focus on the future. He began group therapy, returned to school and tried to maintain a positive outlook on life. The later print shows the development of both a Mercury line and a Sun line, revealing greater ease of self-expression and inner contentment.
Dr. Ghanshyam Birla founded the National Research Institute for Self-Understanding and the Palmistry Center in Montreal, Canada, in 1972. He lectures extensively and written on the powerful insights of the Vedic sciences, including “Love in the Palm of Your Hand”, “Magnet Therapy” and “Destiny in the Palm of Your Hand....”. He will soon be seen on “Inquiring Minds” on Discovery Channel. In 1998, Dr. Birla established a 300-acre lakefront retreat in Chénéville, Québec, which serves as an international facility for studies and services in palmistry, astrology, and Ayurvedic healing.
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