Astrology is a Science Lesson 2 Paper 1

Astrology is a Science  Lesson 2 Paper 1

 

Shasanath, shastramuchatte- the knowledge which is useful for human beings is called Shastra. Every matter in the Shastra  has a reason of proof.

Many Neo scientists criticize astrology as superstition, but there are many proofs in in science where understanding of basis was succeeded after observation. Gravitational pull was first observed  then gravitational theory was formed. Any one who studies Astrology with open mind will come to know the systematic approach of astrology based on observation rather than blind superstitions.

Science needs observation, experiment and testing to form a theory, Astrology is also follow same principles. Astrology is cosmic science  unlike physical science where it can be bounded by Laboratory results. Astrology deals with influence of multiple planets on earth. In Physical sciences, the phenomenon can be replicated but in astrology its not possible as the nature is not in our hands and it has its own principles

Astrology deals with planets, starts, upagrahas, their impact on earth and human beings. There is systematic way of movements of planets, and formation of day/nights, different seasons, waxing and waning of moon, impact of nakshatras on human beings. This knowledge started with vedas and grew as separate branch of vedas –Vedanga Jyotish.

 

1. Effect of light:-  sun is the star asper the astrology. Treatment by concentrated sun rays will cure Pnemonia, Asthama, mental ailments .infra red rays, ultra violet rays are useful. Vitamin A and D will be supplied by sun which is needed for strong bones and eye sight.
   Aroghyam bhaskaraiccheth , it means health is given by Sun. so our ancient sages suggested surypoasana, surya namaskara etc for human beings .
    
   Plants make starch in the presence of sun light and  provide food to all living beings
   Earth revolution around sun causes season formation.
   Arka plant gets maximum sunlight cures 52 types of diseases.
   Ruby is the gem stone for sun, it emits lot of micro form of sun rays
    
    
   Moon is a satellite of earth and rotates around sun. it reflects sunlight on earth causing lot of influence of mind of human beings. Human body contains  lot of water, so moon influences human minds a lot. On full moon days and no mon days, there will be big tides in the sea, in the same way  people with weak moon in their horoscopes have mental issues during those days. On Mondays people have blood pressure and heart  attacks on Monday moon hora.
   Planet Mars has a rust of iron on it , with sun rays falling on it reflects as red colored planet.
    
   Mercury represents greenery,  imbalance in mercury results in skin diseases, itching. Neem leaves would help in eradicating skin diseases. Jupiter represents knowledge, venus represents happiness and comfort, Saturn represents laziness, Rahu represents greediness, disappointment represents ketu.
    
   Light and dark  have equal power.
   Light emitted by each planet has different influence.
    
   Red color-palpitation, order of breathing, BP increases,  because of its more wave length, influence is more. Blood cancer.
    
   A day has Amrita kala and visha kala. So Charaka Samhita suggests to have medicine during Amrita kala.
   Even food prepared from sun light. It gives energy to human beings
   Sun light reflects on different bodies and reflect different colors. Like Rain bow has 7 colors. Color therapy used  in treatments.
   Red color heats the body, increases blood pressure, Blue color cools the body, reduces blood pressure, gives calmness.  Mars represents red color , Saturn represents blue color. Green color pacifies mind, so green color curtains are used in hospitals.
   Over exposure to any color is not good and may produce side effects
    

        Gem therapy is also used for healing. Each gems have some micro cosmic rays of related planets.

Muhurtha:-Vasista samhitha and narada samhitha gave a way to identify the way to conceive boy  by fixing proper muhurtha  based on days choosing after period. Even nakshatras are also considered to choose gender of a progeny.

 

Music is also used for healing. Seven swaras  represents seven planets.

Ga, ma, ri, sa, da, ni, sa   (  sun, Mo, ma, Me, Ju, Ve, Sa)

Homa Therapy:- each planet represents one planet. So rishis identified those planets and they used to use those plants as herbs  while doing homa

Medicines:- in Ayurveda, different plants are used for healing,

Mantras:- chanting mantras  are also used for healing.

Tithi:- lunar months are formed when pournami falls on particular nakshatra.  For example if Full moon occurs on Chitta nakshatra, then its chaitramasam.

Indian festivals also celebrated  as per tithis

Hora ruled each planet on weekdays. It’s a systematic approach

During Vedas also they have different month names, on those days moon will rise on those nakshatra ( madhu, madhava, sukra etc)

Nakshatras raising before sun rise were also considered for some auspicious days

Knowledge of food is a part of Astrology:-

We Indians generally use , blue gram, mustard, jeera,pepper etc  as part of our food.

Menthi  reduces the sugar. Menthi and Turmeric (Jupiter) are used in treatment of Diabetes .

Mars causes wounds and by using turmeric,( Jupiter) can counter effect the Mars.

Mustard (mars) causes pitta. Black gram(rahu) causes despair. Carrots ( Mars) RBC , Salt( moon) reduces the mental tension.

 

Aim of science to help human beings.  Astrology  guides people to do good things and advise to do things in right time to live longer and contribute to society. Science also deals with climatic conditions, mental conditioning ,  pancha bhootas.