The quest for the discovery of the "unknown" has always inspired human beings. And future is the most intriguing dimension of the unknown. Since time immemorial, human beings are trying to know their future. Every ancient civilization devised some or the other way to predict the future, be it through astrology, divination, tarot cards, or crystal balls! Knowledge is power; knowledge of the future is the ultimate power. That's why we try to predict weather conditions, natural calamities, pandemics, and so on. Because knowledge of the future gives us the power to change it. Vedic Astrology is the oldest method to foretell one's future. It is called Jyotish in Sanskrit. The word "Jyotish" signifies light. Without the knowledge of the future, we grope in the dark for possible solutions. However, Jyotish is the science that can shed light on future events and help us to make conscious choices.
All the Vedic sciences have their origin in the subconscious mind. According to multiple scientific pieces of research, our subconscious and unconscious mind know everything. In fact, it is like a mini-computer with all the wisdom of the universe. If we are able to tap into this ocean of wisdom, we will be able to see beyond our limited existence. Ancient Indian sages were able to see the fundamental laws of nature with this third eye of elevated consciousness. And that's why Vedic astrology is not a mortal science, devised by some people. It is the eternal truth discovered by the enlightened ones in the highest state of awareness - samadhi! Today, as modern science discovers the intuitive powers of mind, energy healing, the psychosomatic basis for our behavior, health, etc; we have reached the age of re-discovery of this ancient wisdom called Jyotish or Vedic astrology!
Vedic astrology or Jyotish originated as a limb of the great Vedas (Vedanga). Vedas are the laws of nature and Jyotish is the eye of the Veda. Human life is meant for four kinds of efforts or purusharth - dharma (duties), arth (finances), kama (desires), and moksha (salvation). Jyotish provides us with the foresight to fulfill our worldly duties and reach the final aim of human life - liberation from being! In this way, destiny is not an immovable burden, fastened to our existence. It is akin to a 3-D puzzle like the Rubix cube. Life is a lesson to be learned. With the help of Vedic astrology, we can navigate through our problems and efficiently solve the puzzle of life. Because of Vedic astrology, our ancestors could predict solar and lunar eclipses, weather conditions, and even natural calamities with great accuracy. Unfortunately, much of the ancient Indian wisdom was lost due to social corruption, foreign invasions, and centuries of slavery. However, today Vedic astrology has re-emerged from its ashes like a Phoenix! Scientific studies on reincarnation, hypnosis, energy medicine, intuitive abilities, etc. all point towards a higher truth than the visible world.
Vedic astrology works on the Hindu belief in karma. You reap as you sow. There is a definite sense of natural justice that prevails over everyone. According to Hindu mythology, even the celestial beings are bound by their karma. Our destiny is a sum total of our prarabhdha or accumulated karmic backlog. But, this does not indicate that destiny cannot be changed. Destiny is the natural response to our past actions. However, the response to the karmic backlash is in our hands. If we know how to dodge this backlash, we will be able to avoid the worst and enhance the best! we are here to bear the fruits of our actions, however, if we are receptive and learn the lessons of life, we can change our destiny.
We all know about the extensive effect of the sun's rays on our planet. Life is not possible on earth without the sun's energy. Sun's rays also affect our minds. Countries close to the north pole experience long dark periods which lead to SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). It is a kind of depression that occurs in absence of the sunlight. It is scientifically proven that the moon rays during the full moon night affect the tidal waves in seas and oceans. Multiple scientific experiments show that moon rays also affect our blood pressure and moods. Many studies on the effect of moon rays on the mind show that mood rays can trigger mental hyperactivity, mood swings, etc. This effect is more marked in people suffering from mental disorders. And it is an established fact, accepted by all mental health professionals. The sun and the moon are the closest to us, and therefore we can experience their profound impact on our body, mind, and surrounding. But, every planet emits its rays. Therefore, there are rays from Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, and so on. And they all affect our minds and body. That's how they shape our destiny.
Vedic astrology is the most accurate and comprehensive of all the ancient and modern predictive systems. In fact, it is the base for all the other astrology systems. Let's compare Vedic astrology to western astrology. Vedic astrology considers the slight topple of the earth's axis called the procession of equinoxes (ayanamsha), whereas western astrology ignores this very basic astronomically proven phenomenon. Vedic astrology is based on a fixed zodiac with respect to the immovable stars. So, it is related to the entire universe; whereas western astrology is based on the relationship of earth and sun. Vedic astrology uses a wide variety of tools like the Dasha system, nakshatras, navamsha, etc. It also considers the planetary strength and position with respect to each other (shadbala) and many other factors that are not present in any other astrology system. Besides, Vedic astrology has been practiced, tested, and refined for thousands of years! All the above-mentioned factors make Vedic astrology more accurate and reliable than any other predictive system in the world!
