>>I am more inclined to rely on scientists (186 of them) to define what science >>is rather than arbitrary definitions by lay-men. Science relies on logic, >>empirical evidence and independently verifiable claims rather the vague >>predictions alluded by modern-day astrology. If you believe otherwise, you >>might as well as believe is fairies. I want no part of such delusions. You >>have your freedom though.
Astrology is blended with facts and stories together over the period of time. In the Kurushetra war on the 13th day after the death of abimanyu , Arjun challenges the Gauravs that he will kill jayantradhan (who stabbed abimanyu from the back) before the following dusk. In the story , it is been told that krishna created a ploy but putting his sudharshana chakra in front of the sun which created a dusk like illusion, jayantradhan appears to see Arjun immolates himself by entering the fire. Krishna takes back the chakra,Arjun kills jayantradhan. The story of krishna's ploy is researched and found that it was a solar eclipse happened on that day, which eventually helps in finding the age of Mahabharata Bharatha yuda. IMO, I do have reservations in beleif's. Comparing Modern day science and the Vedic Astrology which spans a vast amount of time. It was indeed blended with lot of stories which are away from the facts to make the subject interesting for the lay men. whether it is substance or substance less is the matter of examination and exploration of the truths in them. Cheers Thyagarajan Shanmugham _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe <password> <address>" in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
