The Taj Hotel in flames – some astrological connotations.

 

 

Apart from the great human tragedy,

it is very disturbing to see the majestic Taj hotel

with gun and grenade shots and

tongues of flames leaping out of it here and there.

The immediate thought that comes to my mind is

what could have gone wrong at the time

when this beautiful building was built.

 

 

Because according to astrological texts, particularly

'Vishwakarma Prakashika', the ancient book on Vastu principles

that guides us in building structures to last long and with prosperity,

the time of staring the construction is very important

as to make it last for even 1000 years and

without undergoing any mishaps at any time in its life.

 

 

For instance, if the construction of a structure is started

in Meena (Pisces) lagna with Venus in exaltation in it,

that structure would certainly live for a minimum of 1000 years.

 

 

If started in Aries lagna with Jupiter in exaltaion (in the 4^th house of cancer)

similar result will be obtained.

 

 

Or if it is started in Dhanur lagna (Sagittarius)

with Saturn in exaltation in Libra,

the same result can be obtained.

 

 

Vishwakarma says this in chapter 3-27,

 

"SvOccasthOvA BhrugrlagnE SvOccE JIvE SukahstitE

SvOccE lAbhagatE MandE shasrAnA,samAh sthith"

 

 

 

But it must be ensured that there are

no malefic combinations of planets at that time.

If Mars is at the constellations of

Magha, Moola, Pushyami, Poorva phalguni, Hastha or Revathy,

the structure will be burnt down.

 

 

If the structure is started on a Monday

when Mars is in one of the constellations of

Moola, Revathy, Krittika, Poorvashaada, Poorva phalguni, Hastah or Magha,

the structure will be in fire.

 

 

The star, Krittika must be  avoided as a general rule.

If the sun or moon  are in Krittika when the structure is started,

it will experience fire accidents.

 

 

The avoidance of agni nakshathra days for construction activity

is in a way because of  the severe nature of Krittika star

in burning down the action done in its days -

when it is traversed by the sun.

 

 

Apart from these, general malefic conditions

such as Mars in the 8^th,

planets in debility or enmity,

and lagna hemmed between malefics

do not ensure long life for the structure.

Such conditions also are wrought with loss

with reference to the structure.

 

 

Another important issue to be looked into

is about the position of Saturn at the time of beginning the structure.

A malefic yoga called 'Kripana yoga' is caused

if Saturn is in the constellations of

Bharani, Poorva phalguni, Swathi,

Anusha, Jyeshta, Poorvashaada,

Dhanishta or poorva bhaadrapada.

The structure will experience haunting and destruction

as a result of this.

 

 

This Kripana yoga must be looked into,

For,  Saturn would stay in a star for a long time.

When the house is planned, the Saturn's position must be first assessed

so that the starting of the work can be planned

when Saturn is not in these constellations.

 

 

The timing for starting the construction is different from

the timing for entry (pravesha) into the building.

 

For instance, the star Shravana (ThiruvOnam) is good

for staring the construction,

but not for entry.

Apart from Shravana, there are other stars such as

Punarvasu,

Swathi,

Hastha and

Ashwini

which are not recommended for entry.

If Grahapravesha is done in these constellations

the building will not stay with the owner.

It will go into other's hands.