Astrology is a divine science that has a mix of mathematical calculations and a divine instinct from the part of the astrologer. Lord Murugan is often considered as the lord of astrology. There is an interesting folktale which tells why astrology isn't hundred percent accurate.
Once Lord Shiva and Devi Parvathi were telling Lord Murugan about time and it's uncertainty. Lord Murugan told Lord Shiva that he was aware of a way to predict the future. Lord Shiva was pleased and asked Murugan to predict Lord Shiva's future. Lord Murugan told Lord Shiva about Astrology and said that according to it, Lord Shiva would prove his supremacy over Lord Brahma. Lord Shiva was greatly impressed.But, Lord Murugan added, Lord Shiva also had the fate to roam the earth as a beggar. Lord Shiva was greatly angered by this and cursed that Astrology would only be half true from then on. But, Lord Shiva himself was unable to overcome his fate and had to roam the earth as a beggar eventually.
Once Lord Shiva and Devi Parvathi were telling Lord Murugan about time and it's uncertainty. Lord Murugan told Lord Shiva that he was aware of a way to predict the future. Lord Shiva was pleased and asked Murugan to predict Lord Shiva's future. Lord Murugan told Lord Shiva about Astrology and said that according to it, Lord Shiva would prove his supremacy over Lord Brahma. Lord Shiva was greatly impressed.But, Lord Murugan added, Lord Shiva also had the fate to roam the earth as a beggar. Lord Shiva was greatly angered by this and cursed that Astrology would only be half true from then on. But, Lord Shiva himself was unable to overcome his fate and had to roam the earth as a beggar eventually.
The story itself tells us the fact that astrology is accurate. The only thing is that astrologer should be an expert; otherwise you would land yourself in trouble because half knowledge is always dangerous.
ReplyDeleteOm...according to the folktale, it is said that any predictions made henceforth would not be accurate...since the above mentioned prediction was made by Lord Murugan , and since it was made before the curse, the prediction remained accurate...but, that is just my explanation for the anecdote, i don't mean to take any sides...
DeleteYES DEAR BROTHER WHAT YOU ARE SAYING IS ACCURATE .I WILL AGREE WITH YOU @ 90% OK .BUT DON'T IRRITATE ANY ONE WHAT THEY SAY JUST WE HEAR THAT .THEN DO WHAT WE LIKE IN A RIGHT WAY OK .SEE YOU JAI MATA DI
ReplyDeleteOm...i would like to add that the aim of the above post is not in any way to take sides on whether astrology is accurate or not...it is just an interesting folktale which i have come across and wished to share with our fellow readers...but, you are more than welcome to share your experiences with astrology in the comments here...lets have a healthy and clean discussion...Om
ReplyDeleteExperience is the best teacher. I have come across many astrological predictions which have come true. Hence I belive. Ofcourse there may be many who have got wrong astrological predictions.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion this depends upon the astrologer. One who is well verse with the devine science of astrology and is doing so without prejudice and any ulterior motives. His own life style should be one of devotion and dedicated to humanity.
D. D. Trivedi
Astrology is a divine subject.I personally feel that mere bookish knowledge will not suffice.Apart from bookish knowledge, one needs to have the grace of God to predict the future.
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ReplyDeleteOM NAMAH SHIVaye
ReplyDeleteThis indeed is a very interesting story.
Also I would like to clear my confusion here.
How is Rishi Bhrighu related to astrology...
Because I have read a story bout Rishi Bhrighu testing the Tridev and in the end was cursed by Maa Laxmi.....
(I will post the full story shortly)
OM SHIV SHAKTI