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Application of Meditation in the field of
Astrological Treatment
Dr Chintaharan Betal
As the term 'Astrology' denotes the meaning 'to show the light' or to show the light for liberation'; its practical aspect announces that human beings must be conscious of the soul within them. This will pave the way of actual awakening of the inner sun and the inner solar system which brings forth the real light of the world. It is possible only by way of spiritual integration and fortunately it is inherent in astrology and its symbolism.
Indeed, the astrological chart is the symbolic representation of subtle body through seven chakras. These chakras are the centres of consciousness and their positions correspond in the physical body reflect the seven planets of the solar system. Nodes (Rahu & Ketu) are shadowy and have no special consideration in Vedic astrology.
Regular practice of meditation on these centres provide the practitioner an immense energy for acquiring a strong immunity power to diseases and also the elevated level of consciousness. Each of these dynamic centers are the medium of link between the cosmic energy of physical world and human body, mind and personality. By meditating on these centres (chakras), psychophysically; a strong and good health can be achieved whereas spiritually; a state of pure consciousness is developed. The state is ideal for unification of individual consciousness with the physical universe i.e., global consciousness and this unified state is beyond the influencing area of planets. Introduction
The scope of wisdom buried in our ancient literature is so immense and diversified that the problems of any dimension of
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