Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations

by Radhakrishnan. P | 2017 | 51,158 words

This study analyzes the Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations and it’s contribution to modern astrology. This thesis also aims at integrated scientific explanations on New and Full Moon and their influence of Geo-physical phenomena and also analyzes how significant a role the moon plays in keeping the life on earth. Astrology is the or...

The methodology followed in this inter-disciplinary research is analytical and comprehensive. To uplift Astrology from the vicious frame of skepticism, moderatum generalization has been adopted to counter disparagement by others based on societal and ideological differences. Substantial benefit had been derived from traditional knowledge base of Vedas, Upanishads, Samhitas, and Published Research Papers of the predecessors in the field of Astrology. The periodic and productive discussions with eminent Astrologers of Kerala was of immense utility. Their great vision is applied for our benefit and their interpretations and advises are compiled and incorporated in this thesis and such viewpoints and their evaluation and elucidation formed a very major part of this research. The consecrated sacrificial landscapes in Kerala where most sanctified Vedic rites like Athiratra, Somayaga, Dharmasooya yagyas conducted were visited with great reverence of a pilgrim coupled with the intense thirst for knowledge which is the characteristic of a research. Such visits, studies and interaction with experts in the fields helped immensely in collection of theoretical, procedural, chronological and spiritual facts. The collection of such knowledge enriched credibility attributes of many conclusions that could be articulated and in this process the cultural heritage and ethos of our land were faithfully kept in mind with great alacrity. The personal visits to such sacred sites paved the way for elucidation and validation of this project in its attempt to substantiate the values of Indian Astrological Civilization and its very intimate connection with Moon and planetary bodies. The connection between the volition of the devout mind, the divine forces and the positioning of the planets which worked in unison for the benefit of humanity and which could be put for greater benefit of all by proper application of astrological precepts was perceived as empirical.

The basic foundation for any field of study is built on the principles of truth, belief and knowledge and our ancient fundamental texts are developed invariably building up on this edifice. Even though with mild variation, the modern approaches too stress on truth and knowledge and perhaps belief to a lesser degree. In this dissertation ancient precepts which are expounded with appropriate textual quotes are simultaneously linked-up with content validity to the greatest extent as could be ascertained from modern ideas and hypotheses too. This interdisciplinary inquiry seeks to verify the context sensitivity and verisimilitude of the study, teaching and conclusions arrived at by ancient civilizations and their contributions and to build a very strong flyover that would help to reach out to the storehouse of modern knowledge, technology and ethos and this attempt is aimed at validating the precept that the modern findings and treasury of knowledge is just an extension, perhaps a very refined one, of the traditional wisdom and knowledge which was always available in plenty throughout our existence as civilized human beings. It is never out of place to state that the ancient wisdom and modern developments have too much in common having consanguinity.

The present work seek to substantiate that Lunar Astrology which held an important position as a subject of study in ancient civilizations has further expanded itself as a comprehensive base for the development of Modern Astrology as a whole and the logic and analysis developed through ancient lunar astrology has a very substantial influence directly or indirectly in all disciplines and schools of modern Astrology with its multifarious branches. The Sidhantas connected with Vedic Astrology has made enormous contributions to modern Astronomy the theoretic part of Astronomy and predictive part of Astrology can flourish better if they complement each other in a win-win state. The vision and mission of this project is to highlight the nature and symbolism of Moon and to reiterate the fact that the changes in the phases and positioning of Moon has very significant impact on the changes, progress or catastrophes that happen in the lives of mankind and nations.

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