Daily Reflections..

Astro-Logics.

There is a very poignant principle in Vedic Philosophy—“As above so below”. According to this principle just as we have a solar system above us ,we have a similar solar system in our body as well .Both the systems are similar not only in their gross structure but also in their basic functioning.

To understand this in a better way let us focus on the internal structure of the animate and the inanimate objects .The very fundamental structure of all the these is formed of the atoms. Atoms are minute entities but their basic structure is similar to the solar system. Every atom has a dense centre made of electric particles, Neutrons and Protons .The nucleus is orbited by the negatively charged particles called electrons .The epicentre of the atomic activity, however, is the nucleus. In the solar system Sun can be compared to the nucleus and the planets can be compared to the electrons. Similarly in all living beings including human beings the basic unit of life is called “ The Cell”. Cell also exhibits the above said structure with a dense nucleus in the centre controlling all the functions of the cell .Thus the functioning principle of all of the above is the same .Many such atoms get together in varying degree of denseness to form the basic five elements –the “The Panch Tatva”. We know very well that all entities in this universe are made of five elements. Cells similar in structure and function form tissues and organs and finally the entire human body. This easily brings out the fact that one system can have effect on the other system .

The planets and the constellations existing in the solar system affect us according to their position, speed and chemical composition .Variations in the climatic conditions are also due to the position of the planets specially the Sun and the Moon. e.g in summers Sun is in the zodiac signs of Taurus and Gemini and is nearer to the earth ,therefore ,very hot .In the Fall the Sun is in the zodiac signs of Scorpio and Sagittarius being away from the earth and the heat of the Sun is pleasant. This clearly shows that change in the climate is due to the different positions of the Sun .We are already aware of the fact that our mood and work efficiency are affected by the climatic conditions .In summers the work efficiency is at its lowest and as the air pressure rises the work capacity goes on increasing and when the air pressure is at its lowest the work capacity is also at its lowest.

We may or may not believe in Astrology, but we cannot deny the fact that the cyclic changes in the sea, seasons, air-pressure, earthquakes and many other phenomena are due the variation in the activities of the planets. On a full moon day when the sun and the moon are directly opposite each other, their mutual attraction and repulsion causes disturbances on the surface of the sea ,air-pressure and on psyche of us humans. The variations that we observe in the life-force of the natives of different regions namely North ,South ,East and West is not due to the different lifestyles but due to the varied climatic conditions. Life styles too are affected by the different climatic conditions. Variations in the climatic conditions directly affect the physical , mental faculties, life-force ,capacity prosperity, health ,criminal tendencies and also the level of success. And because the changes in the climatic conditions are primarily due the position and speed of the planets, we can easily say planets definitely have an effect on us

As we have already seen the effect of the planets on the climate, let us now see how they affect the body system. Scientific investigations have shown that blood is not simply a liquid flowing in the body but has a specific chemical composition and this chemical composition is similar to the chemical composition of the sea water. Human blood has around 80% of Sodium,4% of Calcium and 4% Potassium. The percentage of Magnesium being different from the sea water. Taking this fact into consideration we can say that, just as the sea water is affected by the waxing and waning of the moon, blood and its circulation is also disturbed in the human body. When these disturbances are caused each cell which is a conscious entity in the body struggles to keep a balance .This brings about abnormal changes in the body and the mind .It is a very well-known medical fact that there is a marked increase in the cases of epilepsy, blood pressure, mood swings, depression, blood disorder and mental disorders on the full moon night.

Our Rishis have specified many planetary configurations which can authentically specify the effect of moon and other planets on a person and in astrological parlance they are called GRAH YOGS or Conjunctions. There may not seem a purely scientific basis of this, but this fact can also not be denied that the planets do have an effect on us.

It will be in the interest of the humanity that the scientists make use of these astrological formulations and quip themselves better to improve the life-condition of the people.