Friday, April 7, 2006

The flight arrived on time into Delhi at 12:35am, Friday. I stood in another long line as we cleared immigration, found my luggage, and then proceeded to the lobby where throngs of people were holding up signs for the visitors they were picking up. I did not see any sign for me, nor did I see Professor Choudhry. A man came up to me and told me that he could take me to my hotel. I had read about these con men, so I politely declined, went around the outside of the terminal and back inside to look once more. There, in a clearing was Professor Choudhry. Whew! I'm glad I found a familiar face. The Professor was later to tell me that he saw me all along but I just didn't see him. I know that I was very tired and not in control of my senses.

We waited outside for awhile until our driver arrived. After a wild ride through the streets of Delhi, passing many trucks, we arrived at Club South II in Gurgaon, my home away from home for the next 5 days.

The hallway of the beautiful Club South II in Gurgaon, India

I went to sleep at 3am and got up at 8am. I proceeded donwstairs to the buffet breakfast of a spicy bread, peppered omelette and some tea. I finished writing this epsitle outdoors. The weather isn't as bad as I had imagined, but then again, I'm not in the hot sun.

Gurgaon is an old city south of Delhi. People used to come here to be taught by their gurus. How fitting.

At night, the neighborhood children and their families would enjoy the cool waters of the Club pool

I again met Professor Choudhry at 10:30am in the lobby. He gave me a complimentary copy of his recently revised book on Predictive Astrology. We talked until I was privileged to meet his son, Rajesh and to greet Dr. Sankara and his wife Dr. Prema.

India's chart

I found the discussion of India's newfound popularity interesting. The country has five planets in the 3rd house. Currently, India is in the subperiod of Mercury, one of those planets. The 3rd house rules initiatives and acts like the Sun. This is a new SA concept. The 2nd, 3rd and 9th houses act like the Sun. India has been doing well recently as an information/technology leader.

I heard India described more as a wise elephant than as a tiger like some other eastern countries. Professor Choudhry maintains that in the next period of Ketu, India will not lose its momentum, but would simply keep its current momentum.

The hallway to my room

We had lunch at 1pm and it was a feast. Dr. Prema was very helpful in describing the foods for me. For example, the difference between nan and roti is that roti is made in layers with butter or ghee applied in between each layer. Best to eat right out of the oven. Also, there was a delicious cottage cheese dish (whose name I now forget). She explained that there is enough protein in a nonmeat meal (lentils, cottage cheese, dairy).

Delicious Indian food was a daily delight

Afterwards we went a short distance to Professor Choudhry's home where I met his wife and Rajesh's son, named Vishnukant who was delivered Caesarian at an auspicious time to produce a Gemini lagna and 4 (I think) strong planets. I was allowed to used Professor Choudhry's computer so that I could email my family and update my blog.

Mr. Rajesh and Mrs. Tanesha Choudhary

Prof. Choudhry, Mrs. Kiran, and their precious grandson, Vishnukant

I'm Here!
Namaste,
I arrived in Delhi this morning at 12:30 am and had a few hours sleep before waking up for my first full day here. Jet lag has not been a problem given that I tapped myself (Thought Field Therapy) and chewed on the homepathic remedy, No Jet Lag all the way here (26 hours of flying). Heat, although at over 100, isn't seeming to bother me, also.

I've met and talked with Professor Choudhry who gave me a copy of his just released revised book on Predictive techniques. Can't wait to find the time to read it. I've also eaten some very good authentic Indian food.

Since I am on the Professor's computer, I'll make this short. Hope to check in again in the next couple of days.

Thanks for the comments, Julie and Anna.

See y'all soon!

Posted by Shayn on Friday, April 07, 2006 at 03:16 Comments (3)

Comments by JESSIE SMITH from United States on Friday, April 07, 2006 at 20:16 - IP Logged
I'm glad you made it there safe! I love you! :)
!~jessie~!

Comments by Nancy from United States on Friday, April 07, 2006 at 08:22 - IP Logged

Hooray for Thought Field Therapy, Shayn! 26 hours of flying and no jet lag. That's great!
Have fun learning!
Nancy

Comments by david hawthorne from United States on Friday, April 07, 2006 at 07:42 - IP Logged

thanks shayn.... glad to hear you made it there... keep up the posts!

After my nap I went down to the lobby at 7pm where I greeted Dr. Jonathan Miller and his fiance, Ms. Sloan. Shortly thereafter, Professor Choudhry arrived with his wife. Dr. Sankara and Dr. Prema also arrived. We chatted, drank tea, and enjoyed yet another feast afterwards.

I gained some astrological insights as a result of the discussions. I asked whether those with Mercury, whose color is green, as a malefic should avoid green plants. The answer is it is ok for 20-30 minutes at a time, but not continuously.

Professor Choudhry related the story of a woman who consulted with a non-SA astrologer who didn't predict that her child would be born blind. Prof. Choudhry could accurately pinpoint the child's date of birth because of combust Jupiter (son) and debilitated Son (in Libra) which most likely was the cause of the blindness.

Mealtime always served good food and discussion

Variegated means many colors (I had been always puzzled by this term). Also, I became clear why my Sun, Mercury, and Moon in the 6th house haven't caused more problems. It is because their dispositor, Saturn, is somewhat strong in my chart, although it is weakened by its dispositor, Mercury. This explains why my friends (11L, Moon) aren't befalling bad luck (6th house) all the time. You know this is something that I kinda knew but didn't realize. I'll learn to be my own best astrologer...

Also, Prof. Choudhry explained more about the 2nd, 3rd, and 9th houses acting as the Sun in a person's chart. The 2nd house rules status, wealth, and intelligence which are attributes of Sun. 3rd house is the ability to communicate and courage both requisites of a successful leader, a Sun trait. The 9th house governs father, fortune, and religion, again attributed to Sun. We also talked about how the 11th house does not give recognition in and of itself, but of course, gives gain. So, a person with a strong 11th house, but weak 1st, 2nd, or 10th house, may be rich but not necessarily well-known.

My very comfortable room at the Club

Next: The Conference Begins!