India has a vast cultural history and some old practises having become part of our cultural heritage. Those old practises in the form of some of the rituals, were practised by our ancestors and are still performed by us without knowing their background. We believe that there can be magic and enchantment in every day of our lives if we just know how to look and listen. Sometimes it may be a wish suddenly granted, sometimes a sign which gives us a solution. That is magic happening in nature's own way. But what about when we want to make it happen? When we long for something desperately or when things go wrong and we spend restless nights in anxiety? Spells and rituals are something one can use to focus his energies to bring to him what he wants. Each spell will call out differently to him. Sometimes he will use roses, sometimes crystals but mostly it is the will of the practitioner.

Among charms we find gems, jewels, coins, vases, goblets, stones, weapons, herbs, trees, skull, bones, buildings, animals, water, human beings, there is also that large section called spells where the charm consists of a formula of words or written characters often the object and formula being used in conjunction which are known as talismans. They may also be classed as individual, family, tribal and national.

A BOOK BASED ON TONEY, TOTAKY, TAWIZ.

In Indian context we would like to explain the term toney-totkey. Toney and totkey are two terms which needs a brief explanation before we go in detail. Totkey are those practises which are done to change the adverse condition in favour of the practitioner. These are very simple and safe. These are done for the benefit of the practitioner and do not harm any one. These are those cannons which were framed by our ancestors for our benefit. For example in the villages in north India before marriage we worship the pot maker's wheel. While performing any totka there is no need for chanting long mantras or taking help from the priest. These are time tested practises and have their background of success. We can say that these are petty remedies which do not require monetary investment. These are done for peaceful purposes and do not have any malice against any one. Feeding cow in the morning or giving bread to dog or crow is a totka which is not harming anyone which we think is done by most of the Hindus. It is also seen that when Mars is malefic in the natal chart of the native monkeys are fed or when Saturn is malefic labours are given food, all these are totkey which are done for propitiation of the planets.

Chapters in the Book:
1.Introduction
2.Classification of Charms
3.Progeny
4.Well being of Children
5.Influence of Black Magic and Evil Eye
6.Checking effect of Evil Spirits
7.Education
8.Profession
9.Marriage
10.Female's Problems
11.Happy Married Life
12.Luxurious Life
13.Clearing off the Debts
14.Remedies for Planets
15.Different types of Diseases
16.Mixed Remedies
17.Omens as Remedies
18.Dreams as Remedies
19.Moles and their significance
20.Lucky Charms
21.Remedies through Herbs
22.Remedies through Gems

"DISCLAIMER:- A wrong and malicious practice of talismans, spells or charms may have devastating effects.Some information is from historical sources or represents opinions of the seers. It is for research purposes only. The information is "AS IS", "WITH ALL FAULTS". User assumes all risk of use, damage, or injury. You agree that I have no liability for any damages. I am not liable for any consequential, incidental, indirect, or special damages. You indemnify me for claims caused by you. - Dr. Shanker Adawal"