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Principles of Marriage Matching

A compilation of the teachings of Sanjay Rath and Visti Larsen





Samir Shah

January 2007
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Table of Contents

1 Appreciation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
2 A note on the kta points system----------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
3 Basic principles---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
3.1 Lagna matching ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
3.2 ubhapati matching------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
3.3 Upapada matching-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
3.4 Ghtaka matching--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
3.5 Rajju matching -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
3.6 Vedha matching ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
3.7 Ri kta matching ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
3.8 Gaa matching -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
3.9 Stri drgha matching-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
3.10 Dina matching ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
4 Additional methods---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
4.1 Vaya matching ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
4.2 Vara matching ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
4.3 Gotra matching-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
5 The Upapada --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
6 Examples -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
6.1 Example 1 Prince and Princess of Wales ------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
6.2 Example 2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
6.3 Example 3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
6.4 Example 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
6.5 Example 5 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
7 Conclusion ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18


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1 Appreciation
This article is a compilation of the teachings of Sanjay Rath, and, more directly to me, my Guruji
Visti Larsen. They have worked tirelessly and selflessly to spread the light of jyotia to students
across the world. It is something for which I will remain always grateful.

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2 A note on the kta points system
The parampar teaches that each of the factors considered in the kta system are relevant for a
particular area of life. The relative importance of each of these factors will depend on the
prevalence of the related activity or circumstance in the lives of a married couple. It teaches,
therefore, that simple summation of points will not give a satisfactory analysis. Instead, the
relevance of each factor to the match in question should be considered, and a conclusion reached
on this basis.

3 Basic principles
Before discussing the basic principles of marriage matching, it is important to emphasise that all of
these principles can and should be applied with respect to the lagna as well as the Moon and in
certain cases the former is more important. The integral nature (lagna) of a person must be
considered along with their society and mental disposition (Moon) when determining the nature
of a relationship such as marriage.

The principles described in this section are those that should always be applied in marriage and
relationship matching.

3.1 Lagna matching
This applies as much to marriage as to any other interaction. The method is to compare the lagnas
of both individuals in the following manner:

See the placement of one persons lagna from the other. If they are in 2/12 or 6/8, this suggests
that there will be some natural incompatibility between the two people
Consider the naisargika sambandha of both lagna lords. If they are friendly, then the initial
reaction of the two people towards each other will be good. Thus it is advisable to ensure that
the two lagna lords are friendly to one another.
Next, consider the tatklika sambandha of the two lagna lords in each persons chart. If this
sambandha is good, the relationship will improve over time. If it is bad, then the relationship
will deteriorate over time for reasons indicated by the relative placement of one graha from the
other. Depending on what the naisargika sambandha between the two grahas is, this will cause
the relationship to tend towards becoming sama (neutral), atru (inimical) or ati-atru (very
inimical). It is advisable therefore to ensure that in both charts the tatklika sambandha of both
planets is good.

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3.2 ubhapati matching
This is similar to lagna matching except it uses the chandra-lagna instead. Here, we are
considering the relationship between the family/social circles of each person. The same method of
analysis applies. Since the social circles of the two partners are bound to meet and interact after
their marriage, this factor is important in matching.

3.3 Upapada matching
The upapadas of a prospective couple should be matched to ensure that each person is able to
accept the other person as a marital partner. The upapada of one person should be in trines or 7
th

to the lagna of the other, and vice versa. If this condition attains, then each partner will see the
other as a possible spouse.

When applying this principle, it is important to identify which upadada both partners are
currently experiencing, by accounting for previous relationships.

3.4 Ghtaka matching
The principle of ghtaka
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is very important in marriage matching. If a person were to marry
someone whose birth tithi was the ghtaka tithi to their own, they would see much emotional
suffering from this partner. Similarly, one should not marry someone whose lagna is in ghta to
their janma rai. Any matches where there is a ghtaka conflict are not advisable. Table 1 shows
the ghta tithi and lagna for each janma ri.

Janma ri Ghta tithi Ghta lagna (opposite sex)
Mea Nanda Tula
Vabha Pra Vcika
Mithuna Bhadra Makara
Karkaa Bhadra Mea
Siha Jaya Karkaa
Kany Pra Kany
Tula kta Mna
Vcika Nanda Vabha
Dhanus Jaya Mithuna
Makara kta Siha
Kubha Jaya Dhanus
Mna Pra Kubha
Table 1: Extract from the Ghtaka chakra
The parampar teaches that for the male partner, ghtaka should be reckoned from the lagna
instead of the janma ri.


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Refer to Visti Larsen. Jyotia Fundamentals, My Masters Words. Sagar Publications. 2005
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3.5 Rajju matching
The 27 nakatras are divided into five rajju groups as shown in Table 2.

Rajju Nakatras
1. Padarajju (foot) Awini, leha, Magha, Jyeta, Mla, Revati
2. Kairajju (thigh) Bharai, Puya, Prvaphlgun, Anurdha, Prvdha,
Uttarabhadrapada
3. Nabhirajju
(navel)
Kttik, Punarvasu, Uttaraphlgun, Vikha, Uttardha,
Prvabhadrapada
4. Kantarajju
(neck)
Rohi, rdra, Hasta, Swti, rvaa, atabhiaj
5. irorajju (head) Mgaira, Citra, Dhaniha
Table 2: Rajju
To identify where a problem will arise, count from the prospective grooms rajju to the prospective
spouses rajju. The resulting number will give results as follows:
One - the couple will wander and not be settled in life (padarajju).
Two - have monetary problems (kairajju).
Three - children can suffer (nabhirajju).
Four - wife may die or have ill health (kantarajju).
Five - husband may have ill health or die (irorajju).
The last two rajjus are less important, and need not be worried about unless combinations in the
couples charts indicate otherwise. Matches involving the first three rajjus should not be advised.

3.6 Vedha matching
Vedha means penetration, piercing and
disturbance, and indicates the ability of one
nakatra to greatly influence and control another.
Whilst vedha need not necessarily be negative, its
effect is to be avoided in marriage matching. The
reckoning of vedha is based on the advice given by
Harihara in Prana Mrga. The nakatras are
grouped into vedha groups as per Table 3, where
nakatras in the same group cause mutual vedha.

The janma nakatras of one partner should not
cause vedha to that of the other. This can also be
applied to the udaya nakatras of the couple.
Table 3: Vedha
Vedha groups
Awini Jyeta
Bharai Anurdha
rdra rvaa
Kttik Vikha
Rohi Swti
leha Mla
Magha Revati
Puya Prvdha
Punarvasu Uttardha
Prvaphlgun Uttarabhadrapada
Hasta atabhiaj
Uttaraphlgun Prvabhadrapada
Mgaira Citra Dhaniha
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3.7 Ri kta matching
This has been elucidated by Sanjay Rath in his Sabandha article, based on the advice given in
Prana Marga. It is an important consideration in marriage matching. Count from the sign
occupied by the Moon in the male chart to the sign occupied by the Moon in the female chart. The
resulting number gives results as indicated in Table 4.
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Number Indication
1 General well being and compatibility is indicated. Check the nakatra
match. If the nakatra are different, it is excellent and in the case of
marriage, sons and grandsons will issue from the wedlock. If they are the
same then there shall be fear of poison and one of them could suffer
severe ill-health and/or children could also suffer due to nga nadi or
other flaws. This is sure to happen if the nakatra is Bharai (2), Rohi
(4), rdra (6), Puya (8), leha (9), Magha (10), Hasta (13), Jyeta (18),
Mla (19), Prvdha (20), Dhaniha (23) or atabhiaj (24).
2 Good compatibility; financial problems and hardships (Harihara).
3 Excellent friendship and relationship; long term if planets concerned are
friends.
4 Very compatible; growth in wealth
5 Very compatible; many children
6 Fairly compatible; short term relationship; destruction and ruin
(Bhaspati) unless the ubhapati are mutually friendly; separation or
quarrel - if the ubhapati are mutual foes or there is vedha, then the
intensity of evil is very high (Harihara). If they are friends, then this can
be considered.
7 Excellent compatibility, especially in matters concerning the opposite sex.
8 Diseases (Madhavcharya); destruction and ruin (Bhaspati) unless the
ubhapati are mutually friendly; separation, quarrel or death and if the
ubhapati are mutual foes or there is vedha, then the intensity of evil is
very high (Harihara). However, if the passive partner (Moon) has an even
Janma ri, then this match is to be rejected (Harihara).
9 No compatibility and no growth; in case of a marriage, loss of children is
indicated (Madhavcharya);
10 Quarrels and misunderstanding (Madhavcharya); marriage maybe
considered if the ubhapati are friendly (Bhaspati) and will last, but there
will be many quarrels.
11 Sorrow is indicated (Madhavcharya).
12 No compatibility and many problems; especially financial losses
(Madhavcharya) and poverty (Harihara).
Table 4: Ri kta

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3.8 Gaa matching
Gaa matching is done with regard to the attitude and general worldview of both partners. The
gaa of the janma nakatra shows the nature of the persons family. The gaa of the lagna shows
that of the individual. Here, planets in the lagna will modify the nakatra gaa sattvic planets
have deva gaa, rajasic planets have manuya gaa, and tamasic planets have rkasa gaa.

In order that a couple is able to coexist in harmony, it is desirable to ensure that both partners have
a similar disposition in this regard so when matching, they should ideally have the same gaa.

3.9 Stri drgha matching
This is used to determine how much support the spouse will get from the husbands family and
social circle. Traditionally, it is the bride that leaves her home to join the grooms family, and in
doing so undergoes significant overhaul in circumstances. For this reason, the amount of support
and comfort she receives in her new home is an important consideration. The jyotia should
decide, depending on the nature of the relationship, whether stri drgha matching will be
important to the sustenance of the relationship.

The principle is to see the distance between the grooms natal Moon and the brides natal Moon.
The greater the distance, the better it should ideally be greater than 15 nakatras. This is based
on the paka obtained by the brides Moon with respect to that of the groom. If it is in the ukla
paka, then the bride receives good light from the groom and his family. If the opposite is true,
then we can infer that the brides family will be more supportive of the relationship than the
grooms.

3.10 Dina matching
Dina means day and this refers to the day to day life and activities of a couple. This matching
factor is based on the navatara chakra which is used in the analysis of transits. Just as the transit
of the Moon on the 3
rd
, 5
th
and 7
th
nakatras from its natal position gives unfavourable results, the
matching of two people whose natal Moons fall in these relative positions will be unfavourable.
Sanjay Rath explains that the reason for this is so that when one person is experiencing an adverse
transit, the other is not and is thereby able to give their partner support during that period. If
dina kuta is not present with respect to the janma nakatra, the couple will not be able to support
each other and will find it difficult to share in their daily life. If it is not present with respect to the
lagna nakatra, then there can be a more evident disparity of views and the chance of arguments.
Thus for dina kta matching, the janma (or lagna) nakatra of the prospective bride should be an
odd number from nakatra from that of the prospective groom. This will enable one partner to be
more sympathetic with the emotional ups and downs of the other.
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4 Additional methods
Some additional matching techniques are presented here. The parampar teaches that these
techniques are not necessary all the time and should only be consulted if there is a particular
need.

4.1 Vaya matching
Vaya means subdued, tamed or humbled, and this is used to determine whether one partner will
win over the other. This effect is temporary, lasting only a year, and need only be considered if
the two people need to be attracted to one another.

Each lagna has a vaya ri which will dominate it, as shown in Table 5. A person will be able to
win over over people whose lagnas fall in the vaya ri.

Lagna Vaya ri(s)
Mea Siha, Vcika
Vabha Karkaa
Mithuna Kany
Karkaa Vcika, Dhanus
Siha Tula
Kany Mithuna, Mna
Tula Kany, Makara
Vcika Karkaa
Dhanus Mna
Makara Mna
Kubha Kany
Mna Mea
Table 5: Vaya ris

4.2 Vara matching
The parampar teaches that vara kua is important for couples who work together but less so
otherwise. Partners should preferably have janma nakatras of the same vara where the vara
of each nakatra has been elucidated in Prasna Marga. The lagna can also be considered in this
regard.

Harihara states that it is best if both partners have the same vara, but acceptable if the groom has
a higher vara than that of the bride. The opposite is considered unfavourable. Here, the order
of varas is, in descending order, Bramin, Katriya, Vaiya, udra. If one partners nakatra is
Anuloma (mixed-caste), then it is acceptable for the partners nakatra to be of any of the four
discrete castes. If one partners nakatra is Pratiloma (no-caste), then the other partners nakatra
should also be the same. The classification of the nakatras into castes can be learnt from Prana
Marga.
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4.3 Gotra matching
Gotra means family, lineage it shows which i is influencing the mind of the person in work.
The parampar teaches that gotra matching is only necessary if the couple is going to be working
together, or if one partner is required to have a sympathetic viewpoint to the other in matters
regarding work. The nakatras are divided into 7 gotras as given in Table 6.

Gotra Nakatras
Marchi Awini, Puya, Swti, Abhijt
Vaita Bharai, leha, Vikha, rvaa
girasa Kttik, Magha, Anurdha, Dhaniha
Atri Rohi, Prvaphlgun, Jyeta, atabhiaj
Pulastya Mgaira, Uttaraphlgun, Mla, Prvabhadrapada
Pulaha rdra, Hasta, Prvdha, Uttarabhadrapada
Ktnu Punarvasu, Citra, Uttardha, Revati
Table 6: Gotra
The gotras of the janma and lagna nakatras of both partners should preferably be different.

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5 The Upapada
In order to successfully perform the matching that has been described so far, it is necessary to
determine which upapada both natives are presently experiencing. This can sometimes be quite
problematic; some pointers to help in this pursuit are given below.

When in doubt about which upapada a person is experiencing, it is prudent for the jyotia to cast a
prana. The placement of the upapada in the prana navma will indicate the immediate past
relationship of the person. The upapada in the prana ri will indicate the present relationship of
the person. It should be in trines, or have similar planetary influences to the corresponding
upapada in the natal chart.

Upapadas in the natal chart that are in certain ways afflicted will tend not to manifest in a
sustained relationship or marriage, or to curtail it. Some common factors are:

An upapada whose lord is involved in a curse, and otherwise weak, will not normally bring
about marriage.
If the second lord from an upapada is afflicted in this manner, then marriage will occur but it
will not last.
An upapada associated with the nodal axis can cause the person to become stuck in that
relationship, seemingly without progress or termination.
Upapadas badly placed from the karaka for marriage, Venus, indicate that the person is not able
to love the partner and therefore will not sustain the relationship. Here the placement in the 6
th

(maraa kraka sthna) or 4
th
(pcakdi sabandha) is unfavourable.
If the lord of the upapada is ill placed in the navma, then the person will not want to sustain
the relationship. This applies also to the lord of the second from the upapada.
Often there may be several contradictory indications that need to be taken into account. In such
cases it is up to the discretion and intuition of the jyotia to assess the result of these interactions.






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6 Examples
6.1 Example 1 Prince and Princess of Wales




Lagna matching
Prince Charles lagna is Cancer, and Princess Dianas lagna is Virgo. The Moon is naturally
friendly to Mercury but Mercury is inimical to the Moon. So the Princess may have been less
attracted to the Prince initially than he was to her.

In the chart of Prince Charles, the tatklika sambandha between the Moon and Mercury (placed in
samasaptaka) is not good suggesting that the relationship will tend to become neutral over time.
In Dianas chart, the Moon and Mercury are in 6/8 placement and so they are temporal enemies.
Thus, the relationship will in her experience become very inimical over time. This was indeed the
case.



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ubhapati matching
Prince Charles janma ri is Aries, and Princess Dianas is Capricorn. The natural relationship of
Saturn and Mars is netural, indicating that the social circles of the two families will get on
tolerably. However, in Princess Dianas chart, the tatklika sambandha is bad indicating that the
relationships will sour over time.

Ghtaka matching
Dianas janma ri is Capricorn, and the ghta tithi to this is kta tithi. Prince Charles was born on
ukla chaturdasi which is a kta tithi! Thus we can infer that the princess would have seen a lot of
mental suffering from this relationship.

Rajju matching
Prince Charles rajju is padarajju, whilst Dianas is irorajju thus the affected rajju is irorajju,
suggesting that there is no major problem here.

Vedha matching
There is no vedha conflict in this match as neither persons janma or udaya nakatra is causing
vedha onto the other.

Ri kta matching
Prince Charles chandra lagna is in Aries, and Dianas is in Capricorn; counting from one to the
other gives ten. This does not bode well and indicates a quarrelsome relationship. Given that the
ubhapati relationship can be expected to deteriorate over time, this doesnt give much hope for
the sustenance of this marriage.

Gaa matching
Prince Charles lagna nakatra is Puya, which has deva gaa, whilst Princess Dianas is Citra,
which has rkshasa gaa. This is an unfortunate combination, where the natural temperament and
outlook of both people does not match, and results in further incompatibility. A similar situation
attains when the janma nakatra is analysed in this regard.

Stri drgha and dina matching
Counting from Awini (Prince Charles) to Dhaniha (Princess Diana) we get 23, which is an odd
number and also greater than 15. This is good for both stri drgha and dina matching. It does not,
however, nullify the doshas that have already been established.

It is evident based on this relatively simple process that this match was not a good one, and could
not realistically be expected to last. The reasons for the breakage of the marriage can be
determined by an individual analysis of both charts and the respective upapadas.





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6.2 Example 2




Lagna matching
Both partners have the same lagna, with lagnea Mercury. This shows that the two people are
naturally similar in disposition, and is very good for compatibility. In both charts, however,
Mercury is in or having graha dsti on Virgo, showing that it is more supportive of the 4
th
house
Virgo in both cases so it might sometimes create a little discord between the two lagnas.

ubhpati matching
The male partners ubhapati is Saturn, while hers is the Moon. The Moon is not inimical to any
planets and so there is no great problem here.

Upapada matching
Both partners are on their second upapadas, i.e., Libra for him and Pisces for her. His upapada is
in trines to her lagna, whilst her upapada houses Mercury and Rhu, both of which influence his
lagna. So it is evident that both partners saw the other as a prospective partner when they met.
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The influence of the A7 on the UL in both charts shows that this relationship is one of mutual
attraction.

Ghtaka matching
There is no ghtaka conflict in this match excellent!

Rajju matching
His janma nakatra is rvaa and hers is leha. Counting from his nakatra rajju to hers we get
3. This suggests that any children born of this relationship could suffer, and remedial measures
should be performed with this in mind.

Vedha matching
There is no vedha conflict in this match as neither persons janma or udaya nakatra is causing
vedha onto the other.

Ri kta matching
Counting from the sign occupied by his Moon to that occupied by hers, we get 7. This is excellent,
and ensures a good mutual relationship. From this we also know that the dina kta will be good.

Gaa matching
The male partner has Rhu in lagna, having rkasa gaa, while the female partner has deva gaa
due to Punarvasu nakatra rising. Thus there is a disparity in the attitudes of the two people, and
this can cause some tension in the relationship.

His janma nakatra has deva gaa, whilst the female partners janma nakatra has rkshasa gaa.
This shows the nature of each persons family. We can infer from this that the two families or
social circles have some discord between them.

Stri drgha and dina matching
Counting from rvaa to leha we get 15. This is good for both stri drgha and dina matching.
It ensures that both partners will be able to sympathise with the troubles of the other.

We see from this analysis that this is a very good match overall. There is no ghtaka dosha which
is the source of suffering in many relationships. Some tension can be expected from the gaa
conflict but this is something that can be overcome given the other positive factors present.

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6.3 Example 3




Analysis of this match using the principles given above will show that there are no major problems
anticipated from this relationship. The rai kta is not so good, as her chandra lagna falls in the
12
th
from his. This suggests that her family is more supportive of the relationship than his.
Harihara also states that this placement is bad for finances in particular. However, this is only one
setback amongst many positive factors.










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6.4 Example 4




In this example also there are no significant problems. At first glance, it would appear that the
lagna matching is poor, with Mercury and Mars (the two lagna lords) being temporally and
naturally inimical in both charts. However, there is a parivartana in the male partners chart
between lagnea Mercury and Venus. Now if we look at the relationship between Venus and Mars
in both charts, then we find it is much better.










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6.5 Example 5




The male partner in this case is on their second upapada, and the female partner on their fourth.
In his case, the first upapada is placed on the nodal axis, whilst its lord is suffering a curse. The
upapada itself is placed in the 6
th
house from Venus. The strength of the lord Jupiter, however,
caused marriage to take place, but was not able to prevent the subsequent breakage of the
relationship. In her case, the first upapada is ill placed from Venus, and the subsequent two are
both strongly linked to the kaltra aapa in the 5
th
house. Thus the native would have seen this
curse manifest in both these relationships.

Matching the two charts, we see that both partners have nakatras in the same rajju group, though
lorded by the opposing planets Moon and Rahu. This can indicate an attitude of over-
protectiveness between the partners, but one which may not necessarily be detrimental.

The dina kta reckoned from janma and lagna nakatras gives an even number, which is not
desirable. This indicates that on a day-to-day level there could be some mismatch between the
outlook and feelings of the partners. However, there are no other major flaws in the match.
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7 Conclusion
These marriage matching techniques will, if used properly, enable the jyotia to identify the
problem areas in a prospective or current relationship, and advise appropriate measures for their
remedy. There can sometimes, however, be a tendency to become pessimistic about the problems
apparent in a match. To this I think it is useful to apply the words of Harihara in Prana Mrga,
that pure love transcends any barriers to its expression, and is able and should be permitted to
overcome any tumult that may be cast upon it. In a wider perspective, I believe this is an
injunction that no experience or action, if performed in clear conscience, can work contrary to a
persons spiritual development.

What is presented here is merely the first stepping stone toward a deeper understanding of the
principles of marriage matching. It is my hope that this small compilation will help all iyas of
jyotia to develop and go beyond this foundation as we together, and guided by the Gurus and
Devats, uncover the hidden knowledge of the tradition.

Should you have any queries or comments, you can contact me at http://rayofsolaris.co.uk.

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