What is the meaning of ‘Ksheena Chandra’ in Hindu Astrology

May 22, 2017 By Sachin Malhotra

In the astrological classics one can come across scores of Sanskrit Slokas using the term ‘Ksheena Chandra’ ( क्षीण चंद्र ) and ‘Poorna Chandra ( पूर्ण चंद्र ) in various yogas. The astrologers in general take the literal meaning of Ksheena Chandra as weak Moon and Poorna Chandra as the strong Moon. However, the Moon doesn’t get weak in Pakshabala only when it is waning and it doesn’t get strong in waxing condition. There are other various factors of Shadabala which makes Moon weak or strong in various calculations. The ‘Ksheena Chandra’ actually means the malefic Moon and the ‘Poorna Chandra’ is benefic Moon. As per Sage Parashara the increasing Moon, i.e. from the 8^th day of the brighter half of the lunar month to the 8^th day of the darker half of the lunar month, is benefic and on the rest of the days it is malefic while decreasing. The important point to note here is that Moon gets equal amount of Paksha Bala while it is at the exact point of Amavasaya or Poornima. So there is a misconception that Moon gets weak during waning condition when it is closer to Amavasaya. This fact can be proving by doing simple mathematical calculations on the horoscopes of natives born on the day of Amavasaya and Poornima.

The late Shri B.V. Raman has explained in detail the method of calculating ‘Pakshabala’ in his book ‘Graha and Bhava Balas’. In the Chapter number V (Kala Bala) he has explained in detail the method of finding Paksha Bala of planets. As per Sage Parashara the malefics (Papa Graha) become powerful during darker half and the benefic (Subha Graha) get strength during the brighter half of the lunar month. The Paksha Bala of Moon is doubled irrespective of birth taken place during darker half (Krishna Paksha) or brighter half (Shukla Paksha).

Method of finding Paksha Bala: Moon’s longitude – Sun’s longitude divided by 3 = Paksha Bala of Subhas or benefic planets

60- Paksha Bala of Subhas = Paksha Bala of Papas

If the Moon’s longitude- Sun’s longitude exceeds 180 degrees then it has to be deducted from 360 degrees. The Paksha Bala of Chandra has to be doubled always. I had a discussion on this calculation from one of my teacher from the Institute of Astrology Bharitiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi.

Now take the example in the case of Shiela Dikshit who was the former chief minister of Delhi. She was born on the day of Amavasaya. I got her horoscope from my teacher Shri K.N. Rao.

Case 1.

Horoscope of Shiela Dikshit

31 March 1938, 13:00 hours at Kapurthala (Punjab)

Longitude 75E 23’ and Latitude 31 N 23’

Balance of Dasha in Vimshottari: Saturn 8 years 2 months 3 days

The Shiela Dikshit was born on the day of Amavasaya as one can notice from the degrees of Sun and Moon in Meena rashi in her horoscope. Now calculate the Pakshabala of Moon in this case and you will find out that this Amavasaya Moon gets good strength.

340° 55’ ( Moon’s longitude) – 346° 55’ (Sun’s longitude ) devided by 3

(360° + 340° 55’ – 346° ) ÷ 3 = 354° ÷ 3

Since the difference between the Moon’s longitude and Sun’s longitude is more than 180° so deducting it from 360°.

(360° – 354°) ÷ 3 = 6° ÷ 3 = 2 Shashtiamsha is the Pakshabala of Shubhas or benefic planets (Jupiter and Venus)

Now 60 – 2 = 58 Shashtiamsha is the Pakshabala in of Papas or malefic planets (Sun, Mercury, Mars and Saturn)

The birth being on Amavasaya so the Moon is waning i.e. malefic. The Paksha Bala of Moon has to be doubled so it gets 58×2 = 116 Shashtiamsha

Now see the situation here, the Moon is getting 116 Shashtiamsha in Paksha Bala in case of Shiela Dikshit who is born on the day of Amavasaya. So how come it can be termed as weak ? It is malefic but strong in Paksha Bala. The Moon never gets weak in Paksha Bala when it is close to Amavasaya or Poornima.

I will now take the example of Rahul Gandhi’s horoscope born on the day of Poornima. I have got his chart from my teacher Shri K.N. Rao who noted his birth details from a report published on the basis of hospital records of Gandhi kid’s in the Indian Express News Paper website in year 2013. { Reference Link http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/delhi-underground-meticulous-records/1185170/ }

Case 2.

Horoscope of Rahul Gandhi

19 June 1970, 14:28 hours at Delhi

Longitude 77 E 13’ and Latitude 28 N 40’

Balance of Dasha in Vimshottari: Ketu 5 years 9 months 26 days

Rahul Gandhi was born on the day of Shukla Poornima. Now we will be calculating the Paksha Bala of Moon in his case.

242° 14’ (Moon’s longitude) – 64° 13’ (Sun’s longitude) divided by 3

178° 1’ ÷ 3 = 59.1 Rupa is the Pakshabala of Shubha i.e. benefic planets Jupiter, Venus and Mercury.

60 – 59.1 = 0.59 Rupa is the Pakshabala of Papa i.e. malefic planets Sun, Mars and Saturn.

Since the birth is of Shukla Paksha i.e. waxing Moon so the Moon is termed as benefic planet here. So the Pakshabala of Moon is 59.1 Rupa multiplied by 2 = 118.2 Rupas.

Now you have seen from the two examples given above that Moon’s Pakshabala is on the higher side when the birth is close to Amavasaya or Poornima. So it is a misconception that Moon gets weak or Ksheena when the birth is around Amavasaya. The conclusion in this matter is that on the day of Full Moon the beneficence of Moon is at its peak and on the day of no Moon its maleficence is at the highest level.

What is the best position of Moon in a horoscope ?

As per the classics of Hindu astrology the Moon at the time or close to Amavasaya (no Moon) and on the day of Poornima or Full Moon is not consider to be very good. The Full Moon birth (Poornima day birth) or the no Moon birth (Amavasaya day birth) both are not taken as auspicious in predictive Hindu astrology. Interestingly none of the Hindu God or Goddess was born on Poornima or Amavasaya days. The Lord Rama was born on the 9th day of the brighter Moon of the lunar month Chaitra i.e. Chaitra Shukla Navami. The lord Krishna was born on the 8th day of the darker Moon of the lunar month of Bhadrapad i.e. Krishna Ashtami of Bhadrapad. The Moon is consider to be a benefic during the 8th day of brighter Moon to the 8th day of darker Moon i.e. from Shukla Ashtami to Krishna Ashtami. So both lord Rama and lord Krishna were born during the auspicious time of the Moon’s phases. But interesting to note here is that none of them were born close to the Full Moon or on the day of Full Moon !!! On the day of Full Moon the Moon’s beneficence is at its peak. Interestingly lord Buddha was born on the day of Poornima and he is not consider as a deity by majority of Hindus in India. The Buddhism was once flourished in India but later on it when into oblivion.

As per the classical Hindu text of astrology the Moon at the peak of its beneficence or at the highest level of its maleficence is not consider good. Ideally the Moon should be around 90 degrees away from Sun. This will happen around the 8th day of darker Moon and on around the 8th day of brighter Moon. Thus the strength of the Moon i.e. mind should be at equilibrium; not too high or not too low.

Importance of the lordship of Moon as per Parashari System

The lordship of Moon and yogas from Chandra Kundali or Moon Chart should be carefully analysis as per Sage Parashara. The laghu Parashari, which was written by the disciples of Sage Parashara, clearly says that a waxing Moon becoming the lord of Kendra (square houses) losses its beneficence. Similarly a waning Moon when becomes the lord of Kendra houses losses its malefic nature and become neutral.

Thus in case of Amavasaya birth ( No Moon birth) if the Moon become the lord of Kendra houses then it is to be consider good. This will happen in case of birth in Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn ascendant. Such Moon if get associated with benefic planets will give good results. In case of Poornima birth (Full Moon birth) if the Moon become the lord of Kendra houses then it will looses its benefic qualities and gets Kendraadhipati Dosha.

In case 2 given above the birth is on the day of Poornima (Full Moon). In this Libra lagan case of Rahul Gandhi the Moon takes the lordship of 10th house. It looses its benefic nature and also falls in Kemadruma yoga. The Moon comes under Kendraadhipati Dosha. Moon in mutual aspect with malefic Mars and Sun is not giving good results in career here. Rahul Gandhi is the son of former Prime Minister Rajive Gandhi. He has not been able to settle down well in his political career yet. Congress party is loosing elections after elections under his leadership.

In case 1 of Shiela Dikshit the birth is on Amavasaya day. The Moon is the lord of lagan in her Cancer ascendant chart. The Moon looses its malefic nature here and becomes neutral. But since it is associated with Sun and Saturn, which are natural as well as functional malefic here, so it has to give malefic results. This three times chief minister of Delhi was accused of serious corruption charges and at present she has lost her importance in political arena of state.

Mysteries of Bhrigu Samhita

March 9, 2017 By Sachin Malhotra

Bhrigu system is the most complex and mysterious branch of Hindu astrology. It is not possible to learn this system by reading books alone as a student of astrology can do in case of Parashari, Jaimini and Tajik systems. The Bhrigu Samhita has always remain confine to few families of astrologers. In Punjab Hoshirpur and Sultanpur Lodh, in U.P. Meerut, Varanasi, Lucknow and Pratapgarh, in Madhya Pradesh it is Sagar, in Orissa Ganjam district and in Rajasthan Karoi village is famous for Bhrigu reader families since many decades. Apart from these cities the Bhrigu Samhita manuscripts have been found in the libraries of Pune (Maharashatra), Dharbhanga (Bihar), Bengaluru (Karnataka) and Kurukshetra (Haryana). Few decades back Mumbai, Ahmadabad, Patana and Kolkatta also had some families doing Bhrigu astrology but at present their heirs are not practicing this subject any more.

In Lucknow there was one very famous Bhrigu astrologer Late Pandit Parmeshwara Driwedi. I have personally seen some of his astonishing Bhrigu readings in writings. One of my client showed me a hand made Bhrigu Kundali reading by Late Pandit Parmeshwara Driwadi which he got from him in 1997. At that time he was the most expensive astrologer in India charging Rs.5000 ( Around $100) for a Bhrigu life readings. If someone has to ask a single question then his charges were Rs.500/- which was quite high considering the time in 90s in India. Pandit Parmeshwara Driwadi was very popular in political circle though he was quite aggressive at time almost scolding his clients in his high peach voice. It is said that he got his Bhrigu Samhita Granth from Nepal which was later sold to some Pandit in Lucknow after his death.

The Bhrigu Samhita practitioners have different types of texts (manuscripts) with them. We can broadly categorized them in three formats.

(a) Most of the Bhrigu readers ask for your birth details (date, time and place of birth) or the horoscope cast on the basis of Nirayan system. They then search for your Bhrigu leaf from the manuscript based on some secret mathematical calculations done on your horoscope.

(b) Some Bhrigu readers case the Prashna (horary) chart for the time when you put your query before them. Based on some calculations they find your Bhrigu leaf and give you the readings. Late Pandit Des Raj of Hoshirpur was famous for doing this. But now his grandsons only ask for the client’s birth details to find their Bhrigu leaf.

(c) The Bhrigu readers often ask their clients to ask question and put their finger at some number marked in a square box at the manuscript. They then look for the answer written in the manuscript for the question put by client. This is called Bhrigu Prashna system and it was famous after a manuscript from Meerut come out in the market on this subject. Many Bhrigu readers have this manuscripts published from Meerut in the 20th of Century.

Pandit Nathu Lal Vyas of Karoi Rajasthan

Pandit Nathu Lal Vyas is the most famous and experienced Bhrigu Samhita reader at present. He is more than 80 years of age and is practicing this subject since he was 36. I met him in the last week of February and took a small interview of his. Later i wrote two articles on Bhrigu Samhita system for the Hindi News Paper Amar Ujala.

[Hindi] भृगु संहिता के रहस्य और पंडित नाथू लाल व्यास

[ Hindi ] भृगु पद्धति से जाने अपने जीवन के महत्वपूर्ण वर्ष

According to Pandit Nathu Lal Vyas he got this manuscript of Bhrigu Samhita from Varanasi. He left his home when he was 25 years of age and started wandering for about 10 years to learn astrology and Sanskrit. He met saint late Bhaktawar Ji in Varanasi who taught him this mysterious subject of Bhrigu system. He then went back to his home town and started practicing Bhrigu readings. Since then thousands of people have taken Bhrigu readings from him which include many famous politicians and industrialist of the country.

Pandit Nathu Lal Vyas got the attention of national media when his prediction given to Prathiba Devi Patil of reaching very high post become successful. In 2007 Smt. Prathiba Devi Patil become the president of India 6 months after Shri Nathu Lal’s prediction about her reaching at the top post.

Pandit Nathu Lal give both life readings and Prashna (horary) readings as per the Bhrigu system. He do not take any fee and just accept donations from the people visiting him for their Bhrigu readings. He ask for the horoscope and also see the palms for doing his secret calculations to find a number. Then he ask the person to put his finger on a circular shape draw at a laminated sheet. There are 12 such laminated sheets of paper and each of those 12 circular shapes are figured having name of planets and some numbers. One may guess that these are based on solar transit as the Sun transit from the 12 zodiacal sings each year.

Once the number selected by the person matches the calculated number by Pandit Nathu Lal then only he trace the Bhrigu leaf from his file. Each Bhrigu leaf is said to be having a unique number indexed on it. Pandit Nathu Lal also give this number to their client for future reference and ask them to visit after 4 months. He generally give this life reading of Bhrigu in many segments unlike other Bhrigu readers who translate all the Sanskrit solokas in one reading.

In these Bhrigu life readings there are 27 to 40 Sanskrit stanza’s containing information general about native’s siblings, parents, house, spouse, education , career, important years of life etc. Apart from this there is a story of native’s past life and remedial measures to over come any curse of previous birth. This Bhrigu life reading done by most of the Bhrigu readers is very general in nature. So if someone is interest in a specific query then he will have to ask a question to take Prashna or horary reading from Bhrigu reader.

Important years of life as per Bhrigu Astrology

In Bhrigu Samhita there is a mention of some important years in the life of native which some time correspond to the planets influential years. Bhrigu readers often tell their clients about the important years of their life like 22, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36, 42, 48 , 60 etc. How does there years come from ? Is there some astrological logic behind it ? This question is often asked by many students of astrology. In my interaction with a senior Bhrigu researcher from Noida there must be two set of logic’s behind this mention of important years in Bhrigu Samhita.

Every planet has a specific year of its activation or influence age. In the Bhriat Parashara Hora Shastra published from Mumbai this has been specifically mention. The age of 16, 22, 24, 26,28 , 32, 36 and 42 is the activation age of Jupiter, Sun, Moon, Venus, Mars, Mercury, Saturn and Rahu-Ketu. Depending upon the strongest or the weakest planet in your chart any of these above mention years could bring drastic changes in your life. As per this system the period of 16 to 22 years of age, 22 to 24, 26 to 28, 28 to 32, 32 to 36 and 42 to 48 years of age is ruled by Jupiter, Sun, Moon, Venus, Mars, Mercury, Saturn and Rahu-Ketu respectively.

2. Apart from this the Bhrigu system also consider 30, 36, 48, 60 and 72 years of age as the time that may bring very enigmatic changes in your life depending upon the running Vimshottari dasha. This principal is based on the transit of major planets Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu over their natal positions. In Western astrology this is know as the ‘planetary return’ system which is used in making forecast of important changes in life. Around the age of 30 years the Saturn completes its one cycle in transit and reaches at its natal position. At the age around 36 the Rahu-Ketu complete there two cycles of 18 years and the Jupiter complete its 3 cycles of 12 years each. So around the age of 36 Rahu and Jupiter will be reaching at their natal position in a horoscope. At the age of 48 the Jupiter completes its 4 cycle of transit ( 12 x 4 = 48) .

At around 60 years the Saturn completes its 2 cycles ( 30 x 2 = 60 ) and Jupiter completes its 5 cycles ( 12 x 5 = 60) . Thus both Saturn and Jupiter reaches close to their natal position when a person reaches at the age of around 60 years. At the age of 72 years the Jupiter completes its 6 cycles( 12 x 6 = 72) and the Rahu-Ketu complete their 4 cycles ( 18 x 4 = 72) to reach close to their natal positions. As per the running dashas the above mentions years could bring very enigmatic changes in one’s life.

Apart from this transit of major planets Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu over the natal position of planets is studied to make different inferences in the Bhrigu system of astrology.

Some special transit rules of Bhrigu Astrology

. The transit of Jupiter over the natal Rahu and/or the transit of Rahu over the natal Jupiter may bring mental tensions and illness. In Bhrigu system the Jupiter is called ‘Jeeva’. When Rahu transit over the natal Jupiter then it may give very painful experiences to the native if he is under going a dasha of malefic planet in his horoscope.

. The transit of Jupiter over the natal Sun and/or Saturn may bring very important changes in career. In Bhrigu system the Saturn is the karaka of ‘Karma’ i.e. actions. The Sun takes the signification of career for earnings. When the transiting Jupiter influence the natal Sun and Saturn then it generally gives good time to the native depending upon the dasha running in his horoscope.

. The transit of Saturn over the natal Sun generally have been found to bring changes in career of native.

. The Saturn transiting over the natal Moon gives mental tensions and ill-health in some cases. The transit of Rahu and Ketu over the natal Moon also does the similar things.

. The transit of Saturn over natal Mars may give native an injury and/or trouble from enemies depending upon dasha running in horoscope.

. The transit of Saturn over the natal Venus have been generally found to be giving good earnings and benefit from opposite sex.

. The transit of Saturn over natal Rahu or Ketu may give illness and worries depending upon running dasha in horoscope.

. The transit of Ketu over natal Venus may give illness to spouse or diseases of reproductive organs depending upon dasha and yogas in a horoscope.

The above mention special transit of Bhrigu are used by many senior astrologer of India, with respect to the lordship of planets, for giving snapshot predictions to their clients.

Mars-Ketu conjunction, eclipse point and danger of an earthquake

December 9, 2016 By Sachin Malhotra

The transit of Mars has very important significations in making predictions in Mundane astrology (Medini Jyotish). In Vedic astrology Mars is consider as the karaka planet for courage, bravery, energy and passion apart from many of its other signification. Its transit from various houses in the chart of a country is closely observer for making predictions of the national events. The transit of Mars become particularly more important when it join or aspect an eclipse point.

The eclipse points in mundane astrology are the signs occupied by Sun and Moon at the time of solar and lunar eclipses in a particular year. The transit of Mars over these eclipses points hold importance and is watched very carefully. In the horoscope of a country and of important persons the point of eclipse is marked to forewarn about coming events. It has been observed that Mars transiting over the solar eclipse point can trigger very enigmatic events and tragedies.

This year two solar eclipses had occurred; one in Aquarius on 8-9 March and other in Leo on the 1st of September in Leo. Now the transiting Mars joining the Ketu is going to ignite these eclipse points. Since Mars is in square with malefic Saturn and is devoid of any benefic aspect or conjunction so it can give very bad results. The Mars is well known to give its results in the first Dreshkkana i.e. from 0 to 10 degrees of a Rashi during its transit.

The Mars will enter into Aquarius on the 12th of December and it will remain in the first Dreshkkana till 24th of the month. Later after couple of days it will form a degree conjunction with Ketu which would be in Aquarius around 12 degrees. So the 2nd fortnight of December should be watched very carefully. It can trigger events such as political violence, earthquakes, fire accidents and air crash. As per the Koorma Chara these events can take place in the north-west and west direction. The transiting Saturn in Jyeshtha indicates the west direction and the Mars in Dhanishta signifies the north-west.

Full Moon Chart

14 December 2016, 5 hours and 36 minutes at Delhi

In the Full Moon chart of 14th December the Scorpio sign is rising which is the 7th house (violence) of the foundation chart of India. The 7th house rising in the Full Moon chart indicates political violence and border clashes during the second fortnight of December.

Political Violence and Border Clashes

The central government will face strife from the opposition parties and anti social elements in the country which may ignite general public to attack banks and financial institution or to stage protest against the problem they are facing due to recent demonetization.

At the border areas of Jammu & Kashmir there will be lots of skirmishes between Indian and Pakistani army. There could also be a terrorist attack on the arm forces during this fortnight.

Earthquake predictions

The malefic in square devoid of any benefic association shows a danger of an earthquake which can hit the north-west direction of India and Pakistan. This earthquake can give lots of losses to human life and properties before the dawn of new year.

Air Crash and Fire Accident

Since Mars-Ketu conjunction is afflicting an airy sign Aquarius so there is a possibility of an air accident and a fire incident resulting in the west direction.

Astrology and Corporate Career

September 5, 2016 By Sachin Malhotra

Vedic astrology can be of a great help for career counseling in the corporate sector. In modern times many leading national and multinational companies have started taking the help of astrologers to maximize their efforts and business growth. The horoscopes of the key persons of a corporate entity is of great importance as it is the individuals like CEO or Managing Directors, Vice President, CFO etc. who plan a strategy for the business of a company. The horoscopes of these important members of company give an indication about the future growth and financial prospects of the organization.

In an astrological chart the presence of Raja Yoga’s and Dhana Yoga’s tells us about the promise of growth in a corporate career. The dasha period running indicates the timing of the fructification of the promised gains and rewards in career. See some of the examples given here. For maintain the privacy the names and complete birth details have not been shared here.

Chart 1. This is the horoscope of a CEO in a leading apparel multinational company.

The exchange between the 7^th lord Mars and 9^th lord Mercury is an excellent Raja Yoga. He completed his MBA from IIM (Indian Institute of Management) in the Vimshottari dasha of Mercury involve in the Raja Yoga. Mercury as the 9^th lord is with 11^th lord Sun which is a great Dhana Yoga.

He became the CEO in 2013 when he was under Venus-Venus dasha in Vimshottari. The Venus is exalted lagan lord receiving the aspect of yoga karaka Saturn which is another good Raja Yoga. Apart from there there are some very good Jaimini Rajyogas present in this horoscope.

Chart 2. This is the chart of the head of a leading Multinational Bank. This highly placed Indian is settle in London in a very good career.

In this Taurus (Vrishabha) lagan chart the Sun and Mercury are making a good Parashari Raja Yoga. The Venus and Saturn in a mutual aspect is another great Yoga for Taurus lagan chart. He became the head of a Multinational Bank in the Vimshottari dasha of Mars giving aspect to the 10^th house of career. The Mars is in good ‘Neecha-Bhanga’ yoga here.

Chart 3. The chart number 3 is of an industrialist who is running a very big corporate company dealing in water purifiers. He is a self-made millionaire who is at the pinnacle of his career due to the blessing of a good Rahu dasha.

The conjunction of Venus, Saturn and Mercury is the best Raja Yoga for Aquarius (Kumbha) lagan native. The Rahu is in the 11^th house of gains along with 10^th lord Mars which gave him extraordinary rise in corporate world.

A rare astrological phenomena of retrogression of four planets

April 30, 2016 By Sachin Malhotra

On the 28th of April when Mercury will went into retrograde motion then it become part of a very rare astrological phenomena of four planets getting retrograde simultaneously. At present Saturn and Mars are moving in retrograde motion in Scorpio sign. The Jupiter is retrograde in Leo rashi at the moment and will go into direction motion only on 9th of May only. So the period from 28th of April to 9th of May will be the time when four planets Saturn, Jupiter, Mars and Mercury will be transiting in retrograde motions.Continue Reading

Vastu Courses in Indian Universities

July 11, 2015 By Sachin Malhotra

Vastu Shastra is an ancient science of architecture and construction which has been incorporated in the traditional Hindu beliefs since time immortal. The mention of Vastu Shastra is found in the ancient scriptures like Rigveda, Atharvaveda , Ramayana , Mahabharata, Agni Puran , Matsya Puran etc.

These days many people consult Vastu professionals for their home, offices, factory etc. It has been found that Vastu Professionals charge exorbitant consultancy charges for their visits. Sometime these Vastu professionals also suggest very costly remedies for rectifying ‘Vastu Dosha’ and make fool of gullible clients. Like Astrology there is no regulatory authority in India which can put a check on the misconduct of practicing ‘Vastu’ professionals.Continue Reading

Astrology courses in Indian Universities

May 17, 2015 By Sachin Malhotra

Astrology as a subject of study in degree courses was introduce by University Grant Commission (UGC) in year 2000. Prior to this some Sanskrit collages and institutes use to have astrology in their curriculum of Acharya and Shastri degrees. However, there was no dedicated degree courses in astrology such as B.A. and/or M.A. in astrology. In year 2000 then HRD minister Shri Murli Manohar Joshi ordered UGC to introduce astrology as ‘ Jyotir Vigyan’ degree course in Universities. This decision of HRD ministry by then BJP government ignited many rationalist, scientist and communist politicians. Two cases were filed against this decision, one in Madras High Court and the other in Andhra Pradesh High Court, both of which were dismissed. The petitioners from Andhra Pradesh filed an appeal in the Supreme Court and they subsequently lost the case there also. Shri K.N. Rao appeared as a private petitioner in this case in the Supreme Court to defend the cause of astrology which he did successfully. He has mentioned the details of this matter in his book “Jyotisha the super-science”.

However, things are still very miserable as far as teaching astrology is concern in India is concern as non of the top ranked Universities are offering any courses in this ancient subject. Delhi University , Calcutta University , Jawhar Lal Nehru University (JNU) are among the top ranked Indian Universities and none of these have have any astrology courses to offer. Only the Banaras Hindu University is among the premier Indian Universities which is teaching astrology as a degree subject in their affiliated collages.Continue Reading

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