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human life can be solved easily. It is, however, to be regretted that under the influence of modern technology and western culture we are neglecting our own knowledge that has been cognized and given us by the ancient sages of our country.
Astrology is, undoubtedly an oldest system of Vedic knowledge. It's base is Cosmology æthe stars; movement of the universe and their influence on living and non-living objects. It is the astrology which put forth a relation of inner mind and soul (i.e., individual consciousness) with the physical universe (i.e., global consciousness). The act of unifying such relation is termed as 'Yoga' (union) in Indian philosophy. Therefore, yoga is the practical aspect of astrology and without understanding the significance of this practical aspect, the very purpose of astrology remained unfulfilled Objective of the Study
As the term ‘Astrology' denotes the meaning to show the light' or 'to show the light for liberation,'the aim of the present study is to highlight the holistic means of liberation from the negative influences of planets which manifest in the form of ill health, mental aberration, difficulties and obstructions in individual life and epidemic, cataclysm, war and aggression on collective level.
Individual can not go on safely by increasing some theoretical knowledge or by maintaining his usual life style unless a good harmony and a good coordination is established with the cosmos. Indeed, an individual needs a practical daily way of adjustment with the cosmos and its influences. Such techniques of adjustments are occult and spiritual because in astrology, one's inharmonic relation is equalize by using the subtle forces come from objects like gems, colours, metals and herbs and more internal methods of ritual, mantra and meditation. If Individual is unable to adopt such things on a daily basis, knowledge of astrology may not be able to change his life. Astrology and Health
Connection of human being with the universe if not grasped properly, it will not be possible to ward off the negative effects of cosmic forces or to draw in those which are benefic. One's relationship with the stars is the relationship with the cosmos, with his psyche and with his inner self. The great time cycle or ‘Kalachakra' are related to special planetary conjunctions and as a lord of time, the planets are the lord of karma or
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