6. External Validity

Indian subcontinent is the cradle of dignified civilizations and religions comprising of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism and true to the ethos of the sacred land which has absorbed the true values of human love, kindness, compassion, non-violence and tolerance. Indian Astrology whose origin can be traced to the same backdrop enables us to bring in the time factor which at every point is reckoned with reference to the positioning of planets while forecasting slices of time which can bring in positive effects and spotting time slots where the forebodings are not entirely positive. It also indicates ways and means to increase the positive effects during periods which are considered to be favorable and to reduce to the barest minimum the evil effects over periods foreseeable may not be good having more positivity and reducing the ill effects at substratum.

Against the deeds initiated during inauspicious time, Vedic Astrology suggests to seek benediction from the respected Daivajna or the very Learned Brahmin who declares the time as beneficial.

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The proposed thesis underscore benevolent mental attitude of the intelligent Brahmin as reflected by the moon in order to render philanthropic service for the commons, the mindset is everything.

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The full moon represents the quality of perfection and trustworthy of celebrations in life. The waxing moon period bestows cheerfulness, concepts and profound sagacity which intensify the capacity to undertake appropriate karma. Depend upon the strength of moon, the intuition and emotional empathy become oversensitive or passionate. A well-positioned Moon imparts the potency of mind to the person for making it stable with firm thoughts and positive and ingenious vision towards the world rendering ability to confront the obstacles of life and believe to win over them so that the person can go ahead with determination and peace of mind which reflects in making lives harmonious. This work explored the external plausibility about the aspects of the well posited moon and its cosmic correlation between social lives. Many ideas validated by science late have been forecasted or foreseen with precision by our Acharyas who did not have the modern tools of research and experimentation at their disposal. Varahamihiracharya had propounded that the moon is round (gola) in shape by 6th Century AD. The personal experience (Anubhava) and intense contemplation and meditation can produce revelations which are generated by intuition flowing out of consciousness which in turn into blessing of the divine. And to our pleasant surprise such intuitions get validated by research and experimentation later.

This work evaluates contribution of Astrology to the modern world wherein contemporary studies are going on in several universities like Cambridge and Indiana. Motivated by Astrology, Birla Institute of Technology observed and find out the clear evidence of planetary configurations creating orbital perturbations on the earth resulted in earthquake due to invisible resultant gravity vectors^[3]. Their analytical studies on earthquake, eclipse, and rainfall using modern technologies, methodologies and applications are precisely matching with the Lunar Astrology. Infertility and Stress Control treatments are the new trend of Medical Astrology. Other than Horoscope Analysis and Match-Making, working research about Muhurthas is scanty in foreign countries due to deductive reasoning problems. Considering the conservative and stagnant attitude of the society towards Astro-science, this work endeavors to give a poser before younger generations reminding them that it is their responsibility to maintain and further develop and propagate the subject as a goodwill mission. Further, researchers of the Indian Cultural Heritage need to commence integrated multidisciplinary research in Indian Universities with suitable curriculum guide lines.

Astrology emphasis the Karma Theory which is basically founder on Cause and its effect.

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There can be no effect without a cause whereas the absence of effect does not mean that the absence of cause. This work substantiates that the ratio of cause (the force) and the effect (motion) of lunar bodies stands constant all the time.

Footnotes and references:

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P.S.P.Nampoothiri (2005); Madhaveeyam; ST Reddiar Sons, Quilon; Cha-4; Ver-31; pp-73,

[2]:

th Chanakyanithi April-10 2015 sanskritdocuments.org. Chapter-17

[3]:

The New Indian Express News Published on 16^th Feb-2016 Updated at 08:41AM

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Shankara Mishra; Edited by PanditJibanadaSagara (1886); Vaiseshikadarashana(Commendary); Sarawathi Press, Kolkata Chap-11; Ver-1.2 pp.221-22