Topic suggested by Sriram Lakshman on Thu Jan 21 20:06:23 .
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I am starting this thread as a result of my conversation with Karthi over the phone. Personally, anything that is shrouded in mystery has always attracted me and then gone on to become an obsession later. With occult related topics, it has been no different for me and it continues to be intriguing. There has always been a latent desire to get my hands dirty with atleast the fundementals of all its branches like Palmistry, astrology, numerology etc but it seldom went beyond reading through a book and ending up all confused and worked up. Any inputs or discussions that could give me an insight into the various facets of occult sciences are welcome.

For the skeptics, this thread has not been started to discuss the validity of occult sciences but only to percieve it as it exists without prejudice.

Needless to say, topics like metaphysics and reincarnation also vie for special attention. Details of any material , any personal experience the participants could part with will be deeply appreciated.

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• From: bindu (@ 61.16.173.19) on: Mon Oct 27 07:07:43 EST 2003
  
  to: kartikdevan..... while getting info on sufism i got into a link. this page is done by a chennaite ( a muslim) giving details about sufism. also came across a page mentioning about a sufi dar (shrine kind of setup) in chennai. may be u wud like to see the page by Mr.Faizee.
  http://www.geocities.com/faizee/aboutme.htm
  regards
  bindu
  
  
• From: Subra (@ cpe-24-169-246-241.neb.rr.com) on: Mon Dec 1 06:09:15 EST 2003
  
  I am a student in the USA. I very much want to wear a genuine RUDRAKSHA bead. But with so many fake ones being sold, I am wondering how I can get a genuine bead.
  
  Can anyone tell me about a reliable source, please?
  
  
• From: Preetha (@ labhost-768-1333.katf.jhu.edu) on: Sat Dec 27 18:14:48 EST 2003
  
  what do you guys think about bermuda triangle?
  
  
• From: quake (@ 202.68.154.210) on: Tue Jan 6 10:35:38 EST 2004
  
  http://www.iomx.com
  
  
• From: test (@ proxys.or3.marketscore.com) on: Sat Mar 20 16:46:49 EST 2004
  
  vaNakkam
  
  
• From: HELPME (@ 202.54.65.65) on: Sat Mar 27 12:28:08 EST 2004
  
  Can someone interpret my dreams?
  I go crazy whenever it happens.
  
  every year in june and july I have the same dream twice: it goes like this
  
  I am in a forest, there is a creature (you know like in the predator movie)
  
  I suddenly discover that I can jump some 100 ft on sprint of low energy.
  
  I keep on jumping till I reach a city and then suddenly I leave Earth to find myself moving at
  unbelievable speed in space?
  
  Now the dream has recurred much earlier than these last 10 years.
  
  (I think I need a headshrink or atleast a witch doctor)
  
  
• From: Balumuthu (@ c-24-6-206-44.client.comcast.net) on: Sat Apr 3 17:27:02 EST 2004
  
  Dear Helpme, There is generally no sigle interpretation for a given account of dream b the dreamer. One's flying in air is interpreted as sex urge of the dreamer, or in another method, meaning the dreamer's aspiring for something (which s/he may be obsessed with in his/er real life, some methods sayan aspiration which is eluding in being achieved or one which the dreamer is, or feels, incapble of ever achieving). For another ex., in Hindu system, if one dreams of self or other person taking "oil bath" (Ennei thaythu kulithal) signifies an impending death, sooner if the dream is dreamt during 3-30-5 am. and possibly never if it is later, particularly in daytime. Dream interpretations in general vary, depending on the system followed by the interpreter. There are any number of well-written books in paperback editions low-pricedbet. 5 and 25 dollars mostly., and you can get going with some book/s separately or comprehensively dealing with the interptns. by system/s. There are Hindu, Greek, Egyptian,Russian, methods and dream interpretation is a universal and ageold "psychic" science,and as suh, modern experiment-based scientific methods have not been systematically applied to test the claims of this 'science' for arriving at definitive conclusions on its validity. It is believed that people with deep religious discipline are able to foresee future events more accurately as compared to the others. I have just given you a general information on the basis of this psychic science. I personally do not care to give much importance to dreams visavis their possible real life implications, since reality based on our efforts and faith in the supreme can do much, much more visavis desired goals than looking to dreams. Exceptions are when some worrying situations such as dear one's welfare and happiness, are seen in dreams, and then I seek my mother's help until she was alive, and then any elderly person who is 'knowledgeable'
  
  
• From: HIM >
  
  OK but the thing is this has been happening for the past 15 years (not 10),
  
  I am not claiming to be a chosen one or something
  
  but the question is AM I MAD??
  
  
• From: Anon (@ 219-88-44-216.dialup.xtra.co.nz) on: Fri Apr 9 19:15:53 EDT 2004
  
  Anybody know how one can counter the effects of subtle bodies (i.e Black Magic ) ?
  
  
• From: tut tut THE GRAVITY OF THE SITUATION IS TOO HIGH >
  
  ASK ISSAC NEWTON
  
  
• From: geno (@ 61.1.202.105) on: Sun Apr 11 18:53:25 EDT 2004
  
  hmmmm!
  
  
• From: Selva (@ 61.95.174.2) on: Thu May 6 02:31:29 EDT 2004
  
  ///Reply to SUBRA///
  Regarding rudrakshas, they are classified based on the number of faces(the lines in it) they have. The common varieties are with faces 3,4,5,6 & 7 and they cost u less and are easily available. The chances of faking is less... but when u go for the rare patterns, u better be careful.
  
  
• From: Prasad (@ 193.188.97.151) on: Mon Jun 14 06:17:21 EDT 2004
  
  Rudraksha bead for Subra!
  
  Hi,
  
  Rudhraksha beads has got powerful healing power.it depends on the facet of the bead you are wearing.Recently i purchased a bead with 7 faces.You cant get these beads only from trusted sources, otherwise you may get cheated. I can sent you Original beads if you are in need.I need your horoscope details also.
  
  
• From: Padma Balakrishnan (@ 203.145.171.45) on: Sat Jul 3 04:03:38 EDT 2004
  
  In the early hours I dreamt of one lady an enuach she used to perform poojas and tells predictions etc who passed away 2 months back. asking me to tell a prayer before the diety. I could see her face which had turmaric all over. I tell goddess sarawati 's prayer. What is the significance of this
  
  
• From: GOPS (@ 203.195.244.5) on: Mon Jul 19 03:14:50 EDT 2004
  
  what is siddu velai is that possible
  like rising above the ground in sitting posture
  like bringing kumkumam and viboothi out of thin air like that stuff
  some one explain?
  
  
• From: k (@ 82-43-101-184.cable.ubr09.croy.blueyonder.co.uk) on: Mon Jul 26 14:09:34 EDT 2004
  
  
  do you remember the GANESH incident?
  
  if it was capillary action then why does it NOT happen today?
  
  if it was mass hysteria then why did it happen with one guy?
  
  
  
  
• From: ukchristian (@ 202.174.158.9) on: Sun Sep 5 08:45:45 EDT 2004
  
  Friends if you are interested in Occultism nd Metaphysics see VIJAY TV daily after 11 pm. STATUTORY WARNING : You might have to consult a psychiatrist if you watch the programme for more than 3 days ! Dr.Rajarajan will cure any disease and can perform miracles, anything under the Sun if he just changes your NAME?????!!!!!!!
  
  
• From: ushasrinivasan (@ 202.62.93.250) on: Fri Oct 8 06:40:52 EDT 2004
  
  Response to RamLaksman
  I would like to share some of my experiences in the melaphysical spere.
  by focusing the mind and reaching Alpha level i have succesfully communicated with people in subconscious dimension.Which enabled me to have a better understanding with relatives.People are very receptive when u can subjectively communicate to them.
  By clearing the mind and then visualising we can produce miracculous results.Mind is very powerful if we can master it life is wonderful
  
  
• From: ushasrinivasan (@ 202.62.93.250) on: Fri Oct 8 06:42:43 EDT 2004
  
  Any further questions write to iswaraalaya@yahoo.com
  
  
• From: Jeril James (@ ppp98-78.dsl-pun.eth.net) on: Fri Oct 15 02:58:02 EDT 2004
  
  I had atleast two experiences both of which I believe were spiritual attacks.On one instance,I woke up in the middle of the night with a feeling of someone sitting on my chest and trying to strangulate me.I was absolutely paralysed and perspiring and couldn't raise my voice however hard I may try.It melted away after a full minute during which time I was absolutely conscious and awake.My cousin who is working with National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro- Sciences, Bangalore, said many patients complained of the same thing.In a book written by two Americans I read 26% Americans who attended their conferences had such experiences atleast once.They say psychiatrists call this Panic attack but they believe these are spiritual attacks.They go on to say the only way to overcome this is to worship God on a daily basis.I would like to know if someone else shares my experience.
  
  
• From: Deepa (@ 220.225.32.162) on: Fri Oct 15 05:43:55 EDT 2004
  
  Hi there,
  Has anyone heard of nadi Astrology? Can anyone guide me about a good astrologer in Pune region?
  
  
• From: skmudaliar (@ 202.140.42.131) on: Fri Oct 15 10:45:20 EDT 2004
  
  Dear Jeril James,
  
  AT certain times ..u must say the name of GOd..
  
  
  Cheers
  
  
• From: Jeril James (@ ppp18-120.dsl-pun.eth.net) on: Mon Oct 18 04:22:55 EDT 2004
  
  Hi Deepa,Try calling Manish Potdar at 25539290[Res.,Bhosalenagar] or 25538955[Range hills Road] or Anand Soni at 26056402[opp. Jahangir Hospital],or on cell 9822660231.Both are professional astrologers with some fame.
  And you Mudaliar,I think you are right.
  
  

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