How to beat Astrology?:

Many people around the world including so called intellectuals and Babas speak about astrology. Everyone approaches this subject in their own way, has their own opinion and approaches the subject in a different manner. Some want to make money by criticizing and “proving” the subject wrong while there are others who make money by practicing astrology. There are others who don’t make money but either make fun of the subject or practice it for fun. In this cumulative crowd, there is hardly anyone who approaches the subject mathematically, scientifically and experientially. Approaching any subject superficially is simple but deep understanding demands time, effort and deep dedication.

Before we dig any deeper, let us understand astrology in a few sentences.

· Any life is an impression (photograph) of heavenly bodies (ग्रह) at the time of birth (when the first puff of air goes inside the baby).

· Life thereafter is a unique interaction of the original photograph and current positioning of those heavenly bodies (ग्रह).

· Impact of a planet (ग्रह) is based on a combination of distance and size. Think of it in terms of Sir Isaac Newton’s universal law of gravitation (F=G M₁M₂ / R²).

What Valmiki Ramayan and Srimat Bhagwat Gita say on the subject:

In Kishkindha Kand, Chapter 25, verses 5 to 8, after the demise of Bali, Shri Ram makes it amply clear that no one has freedom of action. Actions are controlled by nature of it’s being which is a consequence of time. That time is perpetual. There is no way to escape from time and every being is within the ambit of time. Shri Krishna also expounds similar words in Srimat Bhagwat Gita (Chapter 16 verses 60 & 61) when he says to Arjun that even though you say that you don’t want to wage war, still you shall do it out of your nature.

There are 100+ verses on astrology in Valmiki Ramayan in various chapters.

So, can we really beat astrology?

Yes. Srimat Bhagwat Gita provides many solutions of which the simplest is to take the shelter of God.  

Understanding how to take shelter of God and beat astrology:

Karmas are delivered by the influence of planets (ग्रह) which move with time. Time is beyond our control. Movement of planets is also beyond our control. So, can we create or come under the influence of a “special” planet(ग्रह) which will change and control our destiny?

The answer lies in taking shelter of GOD. An idol of deity is called विग्रह (which is short for विशेष ग्रह or special planet). I already mentioned that the impact of a planet (ग्रह) is based on a combination of distance and size. So, if a person takes shelter of God and comes under the influence of such a special planet, which is extremely close, the effects of other planets are significantly dimmed.

Where are such special planets which can help change our destiny?

There is entire science on how to create such विग्रह or deity (We are planning to write an article on the subject). However, there are already many such special planets available for use right now. These are 12 Jotirling, 64 Shaktipeet and many other such places. Just make sure that you remain as close to the विग्रह as possible and for as long as possible. Waiting in line at such temples is usually a good thing, so next time don’t rush. Alternatively, just hug a Shiv Ling which is being worshipped daily. Why Shiv Ling? Let’s keep this extremely powerful science for another day.