How to avoid the fake Astrologers ?

Two days back, Saturn came into Zodiac sign Scorpio. I can Imagine, how astrologers all around world have minted millions out of naïve people out of their fear and most Media propaganda.

In India, lots of news Channel gives Astrological prediction between 8 am to 9.30 am. Astrologers say anything to anybody there, Poor people buy it. Many cancel their meetings, Few avoid travel and so much of superstition. On Another channel, you will see Vedic remedies. One Pandit ji will keep on shelling many complicated mantras. Other will give you , how to make money on this and this day.

You read any newspapers , anywhere in world. There is a special place for daily forecast based on zodiac signs. Is it possible to give forecast for every human being? Sheer Nonsense. They give stupid lines like “You will have a profitable proposition today” or “Chance to meet soul mate”. Tell these lines to people in IRAQ and Somalia, they will kill such a so called astrologer. I mean, how can somebody do such generalized forecast. Worrying part is , People read them everyday. They feel it might help them in giving that elusive word, HOPE.

Yes, Astrology can give Hope. Hope is the most powerful force in world, which can bear most powerful negative energy in world “FEAR”.

On the contrary, there are millions who see Astrology as “Hopeless”. Its  right also. There are more than 98% astrologers , who are at learning stage. Everybody is learning or faking. The smart ones are making money out of this faking.  There are numerous in every corner of the world.

The modem world has a mixed approach to astrology. There are many persons who consider it superstition and fraud. They believe that technological advancements enabling mankind to explore the unlimited expanse of the stellar realm could reveal all dimensions of life to them.

Ancient times

In Vedic civilization, astrology was the very basis of daily life. In order to harmonize their daily lives with the laws of nature, the ancient seers revealed the nature of extraterrestrial influences on everyday life. In ancient China, the belief in an intelligent cosmic order found expression in correlation charts that juxtaposed natural phenomena with the activities and fate of man. For a long time, it was a universal practice there to have a horoscope cast for each newborn by a professional astrologer. These horoscopes were consuited and interpreted at all decisive junctions of life, particularly on the eve of a marriage.

Today, Situation is very different in Kaliyuga.

Maharshi Parasara, father of Maharshi Vyasa, wrote a treatise on Jyotisha shastra just before Kali yuga started. He referred in it a few times to the “intellectual pygmies of Kali yuga” and gave techniques suitable for astrologers of Kali yuga. Thus, he was conscious of impending Kali yuga and that was on his in mind as he taught. In the chapters on remedial measures to overcome karmic problems (as represented by planets and horoscope), he basically referred to various kinds of homas. Though some people may insist on japam (meditation) today, Parasara only referred to offering mantras in homam fire. He was specific on the mantras to be offered in fire for various deities.

Mantras are for protecting mind (from its enemies, i.e. one’s weaknesses like ego, pride, attachment, lust, anger etc). Imagine one’s mind to be a person. Imagine one’s weaknesses to be enemies charging at the person aggressively. Imagine mantra to be a weapon (stick or stone or gun) in the hands of the person.

Present scenario

A lot of our astrological understanding of today is based on weak philosophical foundation. Understanding the philosophy of individual consciousness as explained in scriptures and mapping it to Jyotish factors can enhance our understanding of Jyotish in the long run.

A good astrologer is supposed to guide you on spiritual journey. He will never frighten you. he is like a big brother , a part of family, who is caring for you.

Why Trouble, Stress and problem comes in life ?

Nature works on the principle of “equal reaction to every action”. You engaged in an action using your own free will and nature has to somehow find a way to give the equal reaction to that action. God is there to implement the rules of nature. The circumstances faced by you are decides by nature based on the previous actions exerted by your free will. Within the limitations imposed by those circumstances, your free will decides one particular action among several possible actions. That gets added to the list of your actions and nature pays back for it in future by creating different circumstances for you to operate under.

An individual is guided by his own karma. Whatever he has done in his past will come back to him during the course of his future incarnations. Reincarnation, in fact, is the other side of Karma. Karma and reincarnation taken together control and guide the individuals to their future destiny. That is why the course of future life is so much predetermined.

Bad or God karma or Situations

A planet is neither a malefic nor a benefic as such. Similarly, no event of life can be considered good or bad without relating that to any specific goal. When a planet is malefic, it only attempts to dangle the individual between his material thirst and spiritual aspirations so that when there is any material deprivation, then over a series of lives he realises the futility of worldly attainments in satisfying some inner cravings and also the transience of all worldly possessions. Once this realisation dawns on the individual, the limitations of material bonds will begin to weaken and he begins to lead a different kind of life.

How to avoid the fake ones ?

Who can stop thinking of the famous Kohinoor or The blue sapphire story of Amitabh Bachhan, Does these things works ? Well, they do, but not for everyone. You need a very competent astrologer, who can help you for that. Rest all are making money out of you selling gems . A lot of them are evening selling fake stones in the name of Gems.

Fake astrologer will always get you into FEAR mode. He will be frightening you in subtle tones. They use words like Sadesatti , Kalsarpa Yoga and so many ..

It is not easy, especially when there are just a few grains in the middle of a big pile of chaff. Astrology is useful but not that much. Astrologer’s mind, which makes the final judgments, works based on his/her prejudices and secret beliefs. Astrology knowledge that we have on earth today is insufficient to give perfect guidance.

Cant avoid Astrologers, what to do ?

Astrologers keep recommending remedies to people who are materially inclined and want temporary relief (so-called) from temporary troubles (so-called). But, it is also a good idea to increase devotion that makes people not distinguish between pleasure and sadness.

Don’t run away from your chosen path. Do you think Bill gates chant Laxmi Mantra everyday ? Please don’t be so superstitious. Listen to your heart in adversity and keep on working hard. Don’t take haste decision in bad situations. Do exercise to keep frustration out of mind. Your mind needs more oxygen in such situations, so have few laps in pool or play a quick game of tennis. There is day after night, so just hold on yourself tight in bad times.

Your destiny follow you everywhere. Its your Danapaani , which takes you places, beside your Hard work.