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Vedic concepts made true by Science |
Astrology
and Science
Study of astrology has been branded by the
neo-scientists as a belief in superstition. Those who have
never bothered to study the subject have heaped greater
criticism on astrology.
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Many critics have
questioned the basis of astrology, ignoring the fact that an understanding
of a basis has to succeed and not precede an observation. The basis
of gravitational pull was determined after the existence of the
force of gravitation was recognized.
By definition, Science means, “A knowledge ascertained by
observation and experiment, critically tested, systematised and
brought under general principles”. Astrology strictly fulfils
all these criteria.
Two aspects of astrology can be explained
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The cause and effect
phenomenon: Astrology is a cosmic science and not bound
by the limitations of a laboratory. In physical sciences,
there may be a gross cause or a subtle cause, producing
a physically visible or gross effect. For example, Gravitation,
which is a subtle cause, produces a gross effect of attracting
a physical body towards the earth. In the case of astrology,
the cause is always subtle while the effect is appreciable
and predictable according to rules, which have been developed
and refined over the centuries. The subtle cause in case
of astrology is the cosmic force represented by the disposition
of the various heavenly bodies or ‘planets’.
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The phenomenon of replication:
Astrology is also criticised on the ground that its principles
do not yield result, which can be invariably replicated
or reproduced. Physical sciences can, on the other hand,
boast of a reproducibility of their various principles.
It may be pointed out here that every correct astrological
prediction, in fact, underscores the principle of replication
in astrology. Since astrology is a complex science. |
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In the ancient Indian
scriptures, for example, numerous astrological dicta lie hidden.
Unfolded and carefully applied today, they prove their eternal applicability
and give dazzling results, which the open minded scientists of today
can only marvel at. It is no coincidence that a planetary combination
present at the time of the Mahabharata war, and described by Karna
to lord Krishna, also obtained, in a modified form, in 1914 when
the World War I started; in 1942 when World War II was in progress,
and again in 1971 at the time of the Indo-Pak conflict. |
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Vedic concepts
proved true by Science
Well, Vedic Astrology works with
nine planets mainly. The Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter,
Venus, Saturn, North Node (Rahu) and South Node (Ketu). Here the
Sun and the Moon are not planets, but in Vedic Astrology they are
called that way in general sense. Anyway, there are two planets
– Rahu and Ketu, which are not 'Material planets' and they
are the nodes of the Moon.
In Vedic scripture, it has been mentioned that Rahu and Ketu are
the body parts of a demon that chase the Sun and the Moon with great
anger of revenge. It has been mentioned that Rahu is the severed
head while Ketu is the rest of the body. When Rahu can reach the
Sun, it devours Sun with great anger, and then it eclipse occurs.
But since Rahu is only a cut-off head, Sun soon gets rid of him,
and eclipse ends. |
This phenomena described
in the divine scriptures proves to be true when we view it from
a scientific angle. Actually, Rahu and Ketu are the points in the
space where the plane of the Moon's orbit intersects or crosses
the ecliptic (Earth's orbit around the sun) and the fact is that,
an eclipse only happens when the Sun or the Moon comes on the point
of the intersection, i.e. Rahu or Ketu. So it means that even from
the scientific view or fact, Rahu and Ketu are 'Devouring' the Sun
and the Moon and causing eclipse this way.
So it proves that the phenomena described in Vedic Scriptures are
scientifically true and fact, though they sound pretty amazing to
hear.
Today we know that the simple, colourless sunbeam actually has seven
colours, which make up theword VIBGYOR. Sir Newton discovered it.
But anyway, even before thousand years of his birth, it was described
it Vedic Astrology that the Sun is a strong God who rides on a chariot
pulled by seven horses. (Yes, SEVEN!) And there are many facts in
Vedic Astrology and other branches of knowledge, which will make
you amazed as they have so close relation with our reality. |
Sub-divisions
of Astrology
There are three main sub-divisions of astrology |
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Samhita: This
deals with collectivity or multitudes. It
encompasses such varied areas as weather forecasts, agricultural
produce, natural calamities, floods, wars, earthquakes, cyclones,
market trends, changes in government, national and international
events, and virtually anything that influences the masses.
The annual world predictions which are generally based either
on the Hindu New Year commencing on the Chaitra Shukla Pratipada,
or on the Solar Ingress into Mesha, fall under the Samhita
Astrology. |
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Siddhanta or Ganita:
This deals with the mathematical
calculative aspects of Astrology. There are several treatises
on Siddhanta Astrology but five, among them, are considered
as particularly important. These can be discussed in our detailed
course on Vedic Astrology. A proficiency in these is considered
as a prerequisite for a good astrologer. |
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Hora:
It deals with following two parts:
a. Individual horoscopes, or
Jataka, or natal charts.
b. Muhurat or electional Astrology, which
concerns itself with the election of favourable planetary
disposition to achieve specific accomplishments in day-to-day
life or for any specific occasion such as marriage, buying
new property or starting any new business etc. |
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