Off late, two things (Jyotish related) are happening at fast pace.
They are:
1. Criticising and making fun of 'Jyotish Sastra' without sufficient knowledge about it.
2. Reading Astrology Articles online as well as offline (Books) and thinking that they know Astrology.
I get several emails and messages about Jyotish Sastra. One of the common question (Criticism) is,
How do you call 'Sun' as Planet (because Sun is a Star)?
My Answer : Sun (Surya) is a Graha. 'Planet' is an English word used for the word 'Graha' which may not convey the right meaning of Graha. Infact, there are no proper words in English language for many sanskrit words. Jyotish Sastra is a Vedanga. It was written in Sanskrit language. According to Jyotish Sastra, there are Nine Grahas (known as 'Navagrahas'). The meaning of "Graha" explained in English language is as follows:
Readers are requested to understand the meaning of several concepts in Jyotish Sastra before coming to conclusions.
I don't say that reading Jyotish Articles online or books is bad. But, do not come to conclusion before discussing with a proper Guru / Acharya.
They are:
1. Criticising and making fun of 'Jyotish Sastra' without sufficient knowledge about it.
2. Reading Astrology Articles online as well as offline (Books) and thinking that they know Astrology.
I get several emails and messages about Jyotish Sastra. One of the common question (Criticism) is,
How do you call 'Sun' as Planet (because Sun is a Star)?
My Answer : Sun (Surya) is a Graha. 'Planet' is an English word used for the word 'Graha' which may not convey the right meaning of Graha. Infact, there are no proper words in English language for many sanskrit words. Jyotish Sastra is a Vedanga. It was written in Sanskrit language. According to Jyotish Sastra, there are Nine Grahas (known as 'Navagrahas'). The meaning of "Graha" explained in English language is as follows:
Readers are requested to understand the meaning of several concepts in Jyotish Sastra before coming to conclusions.
I don't say that reading Jyotish Articles online or books is bad. But, do not come to conclusion before discussing with a proper Guru / Acharya.
