All my life I have been fascinated by the powers of Jupiter as Jupiter is fat and roly – poly like myself ! Also, it is a planet of good luck and I call it the Santa Claus of the zodiac. I look like a Santa Claus! In addition Jupiter is the planet of wisdom, knowledge and surprisingly enough luxury, riches, beautiful items of art and paintings. Let me introduce you to Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, my adopted son. He exemplifies the power of Jupiter.

One illustration is worth a thousand words. Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur has Jupiter in his 7th house in his Indian horoscope and the 7th house stands for inheritance of intelligence, innovative ideas and doing his duty diligently to look after and maintain beautifully such huge and divine property such as Jag Mandir Island Palace and here all come with great hope and go with a happy and contented heart as the property is significantly used for big fat weddings and by weddings I mean a new cycle of life for the individual or birthday celebrations or engagement ceremonies and it finally brings new hope, joy, a glimpse of better tomorrow for the person. Prince Lakshyaraj has Pluto the atom bomb power planet in Scorpio by Western Astrology. This gives him magnetism, dynamism and brilliant ideas.

From July 2013 to July 2014 Jupiter will be in the sign Cancer by Western Astrology. Jupiter will make a fine trine or powerful formation with Pluto. Ganesha says it will be a grand time for dashing and kind Prince Lakshyaraj Singh and his City Palace which gives livelihood to so many people and that gives me great happiness. Please wait I have reserved the final stroke of grandeur for the end. Venus the planet of beauty, arts, weddings, birthdays, celebrations, rituals, in short hope and happiness is in Pisces by Western Astrology. Venus in Pisces is at peerless perfection and opulence and magnificence. Yes Venus gives the finishing touch to both Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar and City Palace. That is the real reason why the City Palace is truly world famous. For you dear readers I have two mighty mantras for Jupiter / Guru. They are: 1). OM GURUVEY NAMAH 2). OM JHRAM JHREEM SA GURUVEY NAMAH. For Venus / Shukra the mantra will be OM DHRAM DHREEM DHROOM SA SUKRAYA NAMAH.

These mantras will help you in life. On a strictly personal note I must say that I was thrilled to be the Chief Guest at the Annual prize giving ceremony of Maharana Mewar Educational Institution, Udaipur. As a former professor of English, a host of memories swelled in me and I was for once overwhelmed with the response of the students. The students of India represent the mighty destiny of Bharat Mata. Yes that is my deep and abiding conviction and faith. All of it was a truly memorable occasion for me and I am now in my 83rd year as we Indians say! To me Maharana Mewar Educational Institution is most meaningful as it shows the generosity and philanthropy of Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. He is both, a good man and a noble son. May Ganesha always be with Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar and his royal and divine family by the grace of the planet Jupiter which is the planet of wisdom so that they carry the royal tradition of Mewar flying high with pride and honor.