Article Type: Research Article Article Citation: Y. V. Subba Rao. (2021). DEFINITION OF VEDIC ASTROLOGY International
Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH, 9(3), 102-108. https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v9.i3.2021.3763 Received Date: 28 February 2021
Accepted Date: 24 March 2021 Keywords: Vedic Astrology Jyotish Vedas Astrophysics Origin of Life Evolution The definition of Vedic Astrology (“Jyotish”, one of the six Vedangas and ancillary of ageless four Vedas)) clearly refutes the wrong notion about Astrology. ‘The think tank’ holds that Astrology as ‘nonsense’ and not to be taken seriously, felt that astrology needs to gain academic credentials in order to be taken seriously. The academics wondered why astrology needs to find a place at university. After all, it shows no interest in being linked to fields of science. In the present study, it is proved that “Indian Astrology” is an embodiment of all modern sciences and a panacea for all the evils plaguing the mankind. Astrology is the study of effect of sunlight on the planet Earth and life living on it based on the laws of Astrophysics.
1. INTRODUCTIONThe
academics wondered why astrology needs to find a place at university. After
all, it shows no interest in being linked to fields of science (not to biology,
not to psychology, not to statistics, not even to astronomy, or the humanities
or the social sciences). The “Think Tank’, dismissing astrology as ‘nonsense’
and not to be taken seriously, felt that astrology needs to gain academic
credentials in order to be taken seriously. Photosynthesis does its magical trick of transformation of matter into life and living energy. Inorganic chemistry available to us in the universe. and that life arose from it as an emergent property of matter. The 27 lunar constellations, adapted into the study of Jyotish is the source of all elements of inorganic chemistry forged in us. This helps explain the plausible mechanism of Advanced Panspermia Origin of life connecting the inorganic chemistry available to us in the universe and that life arose from it as an emergent property of matter. Without the Sun's rays, all photosynthesis on Earth would stop. All plants would die and, eventually, all animals that rely on plants for food — including humans — would die, too. The miracle of sunlight Photosynthesis does its magical trick of transformation of matter into life and living energy. Inorganic chemistry available to us in the universe and consequent production of amino acids combined in long polymer chains under abiotic conditions due to lightning in the early solar system formation provided the basic constituents of life and that life arose from it as an emergent property of matter. The 27 lunar constellations, adapted into the study of Jyotish is the source of all elements of inorganic chemistry forged in us. This helps explain the plausible mechanism of Advanced Panspermia Origin of life connecting the inorganic chemistry available to us in the universe and that life arose from it as an emergent property of matter. The Moon does not produce light. We only see the Moon because sunlight reflects off it. As the sunlight that was illuminating the Moon disappears, so would the Moon! The same would go for the many other celestial bodies in the sky, such as planets, which we see only because of the Sun's reflected light. Sunlight is essential for flora and fauna to flourish on earth. Earth receives sunlight from the solar system, directly from the sun, by reflection from the interior planets, by deflection and reflection from exterior planets and finally from the moon modulated due to waxing and waning. Without sunlight, whole life will be wiped out from the surface of the globe. Sunlight is the electromagnetic wave of radiation of the sun that reaches the earth characterized by frequency or wavelength of oscillations. Earth, as a constituent member of the solar system, is unique for evolution of life since the magneto sheath of the earth’s magnetosphere prevents harmful X-rays and UV rays from reaching the earth. Ancient Hindus excelled in all subjects
that afforded the largest field for abstraction and contemplation [1]. It was therefore left to such a people to perfect the science of
astrology. The definition of Astrology lies in the selective adaptation of the
celestial bodies for its studies based on the laws of Astrophysics silences the critics
of ‘Think Tank’ and to liberate the subject from the attacks
gratuitously levelled against it by educated unbelievers and to lift it,
on the other, from the depths into which it has fallen by elevating it as
an unchallengeable science in the very land of its glory [2]. Science and Sastra are not opposed
fundamentally but are seen as parts of the same great
search for truth and enlightenment that inspired the sages of Hinduism. Science and spirituality make
a great partnership and clearly exhibit the need for a close collaboration to
work as a panacea for all problems of people on the plundered planet for a
peaceful living here and beyond. 2. SELECTIVE ADAPTATION OF CELESTIAL BODIES IN ASTROLOGY
Indian Astrology
has selectively adapted the following celestial bodies in its studies: Sun (a
star), Moon (satellite of the Earth), Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn
(Planets of Solar System), North and South Lunar Nodes (the two intersection
points of the orbits of the Sun and the Moon), and the 27 Lunar Constellations
(consisting of a total of 243 stars) lying equidistant along the ecliptic, the centre line of the Zodiac [3]. 3.
SCIENTIFIC RATIONALE BEHIND THE
SELECTIVE ADAPTATION OF THE CELESTIAL BODIES
A close observation of the selective adaptation of the celestial bodies clearly underlines that they are wholly responsible in bringing the sunlight to the Earth and bring about its effect on the Earth and the life (flora and fauna) living on it. The Earth receives sunlight directly from the Sun, by reflection from the interior planets, Mercury and Venus. The Moon, satellite of the Earth, reflects sunlight while the two nodes modulate the moonlight, and the exterior planets Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, by deflection and reflection obeying ‘Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity’ bring sunlight to the earth. Outer planets, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto find omitted in its study for the simple reason that the incident sunlight on these planets is infinitesimal and ipso facto, the quantum of reflection of sunlight (Figure 1)[4]. Figure 1: Sun Light falling on the planets being reflected on to the Earth and Life Living on it. A close
observation of the selective adaptation of the 27 Lunar
Constellations (consisting of a total of 243 stars) lying equidistant along the
ecliptic, the centre line of the Zodiac, are the
storehouses of inorganic chemistry giving rise to the Modern Periodic Table of
Elements (inorganic chemistry) comprising matter since the time of ‘Big Bang’.
The inorganic chemistry available to us in the universe give rise to life
building blocks under abiotic conditions. Meteors carry life building blocks [4], [5]. 4. HINDU PRAYER TO THE LORD ALMIGHTY
Prathivādhi Bhayankaram
Aṇṇan was a Sri Vaishnava Ācharya, Tamil and Sanskrit
scholar, the composer of the popular Venkateswara
Suprabhātam (Hindu Prayer to the Lord Almighty).
He appeared in this world bearing the name Hasthigirināthar
Aṇṇan in the year AD 1361. The prayer in
one of its Lyrics also specify the
celestial bodies responsible for protecting the Planet and all the life living
on it. Sri Venkateswara
Suprabhātam
Lyrics (Sloka) सूर्येन्दु भौम
बुधवाक्पति
काव्यशौरि Suryendu Bhauma Budha Vākpati
Kāvyasowri Meaning: O Lord! The
overlords of the nine planets, (Surya, Chandra, Angāraka
(Kuja, Mars), Budha
(Mercury), Guru (Jupiter, Shukra (Venus), Sani
(Saturn), Rāhu (North Lunar Node), , Kethu (South Lunar Node) are ready waiting to offer you
their service.A close observation of the
selective adaptation of the 27 Lunar
Constellations (consisting of a total of 243 stars) lying equidistant along the
ecliptic, the centre line of the Zodiac, are the
storehouses of inorganic chemistry giving rise to the Modern Periodic Table of
Elements (inorganic chemistry) comprising matter since the time of ‘Big Bang’.
The inorganic chemistry available to us in the universe give rise to life
building blocks under abiotic conditions. Meteors carry life building blocks [4], [5]. 5. HINDU CONCEPT OF METEORITESLong
before it was known to science about the presence of DNA molecules in
meteorites, Jyotish
(a Vedänga) and Bhagavad Gita defined Meteorites as
the souls of human beings and even classified them in detail. 6. BRIHAT SAMHITA AND BHAGAVAD GITA Varāhamihira,
Indian Astrologer and Astronomer par excellence of the 5th century, in one of
his works, “Brihat Samhita” states that the
meteorites are nothing but the forms of those who fall to be reborn after
having enjoyed the fruits of their meritorious deeds in Heaven. They are
divided into five categories viz. Ignescent Balls, Meteors, Thunder-bolts,
Lightning and Shooting Stars (Comets). Bhagwān Uvācha: ते तं
भुक्त्वा
स्वर्गलोकं
विशालं क्षीणे पुण्ये मर्त्यलोकं
विशन्ति । एवं त्रयीधर्ममनुप्रपनना
गतागतं कामकामा लभन्ते ॥९-२१॥ te tam bhuktvã svarga-lokam visãlam; ksine punye martya-lokam visanti evam trayi-dharmam anuprapannã; gatãgatam kãma-kãma labhante ॥ Translation: When
they have thus enjoyed heavenly sense pleasure, they return to this mortal
planet again. Thus, through the Vedic principles, they achieve only flickering
happiness. --- Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 9, Text 21 7. DNA MOLECULES IN METEORITES REMAINED INTACT ON ARRIVAL TO EARTHNASA-funded
researchers have evidence that some building blocks of DNA, the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life,
found in meteorites were
likely created in space. ... Michael Callahan of NASA's Goddard
Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md. (Michael Callahan, 2011) (Figure 2). Figure 2: NASA Found
Building Blocks of DNA in Meteorites “Our
research shows that the building blocks of life could, indeed, have remained
intact despite the tremendous shock wave and other violent conditions in a
comet impact,” Blank said. “Comets really would have been the ideal packages
for delivering ingredients for the chemical evolution thought to have resulted
in life”. The amino acids did not break down due to the heat and shock of the
simulated crash. Indeed, they began forming the so-called “peptide bonds” that
link amino acids together into proteins. The pressure from the impact of the
crash apparently offset the intense heat and supplied the energy needed to
create the peptides, she explained. In other experiments, Blank’s team used
sophisticated computer models to simulate conditions as comets collided with
Earth. Blank suggested that there may well have been multiple deliveries of
seedlings of life through the years from comets, asteroids
and meteorites. Therefore, in a Meteorite the building blocks of life remained
intact despite the tremendous shock wave and other violent conditions after
collision. Earth received heavy and continuous meteorite bombardment for about
700 million years from 4.5 to 3.8 billion years. The whole process is indeed a
cosmic dispensation. Meteorites cloak a chemical signature almost as old as the
solar system. 7.1. DNA MOLECULES IN METEORITES REMAIN INTACT: BHAGAVAD GITA Bhagwān Uvacha: नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि नैनं दहति पावक: । न चैनं क्लेदयन्त्यापो न शोषयति मारुत: ॥ 23॥ nainaṁ chhindanti śhastrāṇi nainaṁ
dahati pāvakaḥ --- vide the
Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 2, Text 23 [9] Translation:
Weapons cannot
shred the soul, nor can fire burn it. Water cannot wet it, nor can the wind dry
it. Consciousness,
which is the symptom of the soul, can be perceived by material instruments, but
the soul itself cannot be contacted by any material object. This is so only
because the soul is divine, and hence beyond the interactions of material
objects. Shree Krishna expresses this vividly by saying that wind cannot wither
the soul, nor can water moisten it or fire burn it. The amino
acids did not break down due to heat and shock of the simulated crash is
possibly due to the invisible and indestructible shield called spirit or Soul
enveloping them. It is a dogma that only what can be tested in labs and proved
by material evidence is real. All the rest is illusion or delusion. Science
gives us knowledge but knowledge alone is not enough
for man. He is also in dire need of wisdom and spiritual discernment for the
survival of humanity. 8. DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
The
scientific rationale behind the selective adaptation of the celestial bodies
in astrology in its studies clearly points to the effect of sunlight on the
planet and the life living on it. Sunlight is defined as an electromagnetic
wave light and particles of radiation. Electromagnetic waves
consist of two waves
oscillating perpendicular to one another. One of the waves is an oscillating
magnetic field; the other is an oscillating electric field with their wavelengths/frequencies and energy
which interact with matter. “Magnetism is one of the fundamental
properties of the Earth; it is native and fundamental to our planet’s
existence”. Recently, an interest is paid to the bio-magnetism as a special
scientific field dealing with the influence of the global Earth’s magnetic
field on humans. So, it became a diagnostic tool and a therapeutically
procedure for many diseases” (Vlatko Cingoski,
Biljana Petrevska 2019) [6]. Absolutely,
there is no difference in material between the living and the non-living [7]. As matter is common in both living and
non-living, we can define life as an emergent property of matter. We find force
and energy in living whilst the same is dormant in non-living. It is through photosynthesis that light does
its magical trick: the magic of transformation of matter -- carbon dioxide and
water -- into life; the magic of transformation of light into living energy
that transfers from plants to all animals. What matter was synthesized by the
energy of light through photosynthesis is disintegrated through decomposition
and recycles into nature into original form. No story of life can be completed
without de-photosynthesis. Thus, electromagnetic
force, one of the four known forces of physics, is the
criterion. All planets have magnetism and the study of their effect on the
earth, its flora and fauna is thus based on the laws
of ‘Astromagnetism’. 9. DEFINITION OF ASTROLOGY
“Astrology is the study of life side of human
beings besides the changes in climate and physical geology such as meteorites,
earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions happening on the earth based on the
laws of astrophysics.” [8], [9], [10] 10. CONCLUSIONS
That the above view of the definition of
‘Astrology’ is correct is evidenced by the following facts: ·
The genesis of all principles of Astrology are
based on modern sciences such as Astronomy, Astrophysics, Astrobiology,
Mathematics, Metaphysics, Philosophy, Humanities, etc. ·
Sunlight defines life as an emergent property of
matter [11] ·
Fully supports Panspermia Origin of Life [12]. ·
“Life on Earth is adapted to the
rotation of our planet” (Jeffrey C. Hall et al., 2017). ·
Lunar magnetism orchestrates human female menstrual
cycles in reproduction [13]. ·
Horoscopy proves heredity and serves as a forensic
tool in disputes of paternity and maternity as striking
planetary similarities are observed for parents and their children of their
respective birth times similar to matching bands in
DNA Fingerprinting establishing heredity [14], [15]. ·
The number of 3 x 106 DNA entries required and the number of Astrological charts required to
differentiate one from the other are identical [15]. ·
Predicting earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic
eruptions is possible [16]. ·
Unravels
the complexity of brain such as consciousness and transcendental consciousness
in human. Each of the species living on earth too have a specific frequency of its
own resonating with the earth’s magnetism (Schuman’s Resonance of 7.83Hz)
harmonically with the exception human beings, with irreducible
complex organs, tuned fundamentally to the natural harmonic frequency of the
Earth of 7.83Hz, arrived last and evolved all over the globe, thus, remains
unique from all other species. The earth’s frequency of 7.83 Hz apparently has
matched that of the human brain’s average alpha frequency. Implementing this design in human
beings by any mechanism, other than the one described is beyond
comprehension. [17] ·
Unravels
the mysterious problem of “Origin of Life and Evolution”. [18] ·
Proves
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