Because of the circumstances of my life, I eventually tried the approach of Vedic astrology. What does gurmat say about this?
Because of the circumstances of my life, I eventually tried the approach of Vedic astrology. What does gurmat say about this?
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Astrology is just a mental slavery. There is no recognition of Astrology in Gurbani. The Hukam of Gurbani is:
ਪੰਡਿਤ ਪਾਧੇ ਜੋਇਸੀ ਨਿਤ ਪੜ੍ਹਹਿ ਪੁਰਾਣਾ ॥
ਅੰਤਰਿ ਵਸਤੁ ਨ ਜਾਣਨੀ ਘਟਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਲੁਕਾਣਾ ॥(419)
This means that astrologers tell others about their future but they have no knowledge of God dwelling within themselves. They have no idea of their own future.
ਮਨ ਕੀ ਪਤ੍ਰੀ ਵਾਚਣੀ ਸੁਖੀ ਹੂ ਸੁਖੁ ਸਾਰੁ ॥
ਸੋ ਬ੍ਰਾਹਮਣੁ ਭਲਾ ਆਖੀਐ ਜਿ ਬੂਝੈ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥
ਹਰਿ ਸਾਲਾਹੇ ਹਰਿ ਪੜੈ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥
ਆਇਆ ਓਹੁ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ਹੈ ਜਿ ਕੁਲ ਕਾ ਕਰੇ ਉਧਾਰੁ ॥(1093)
Meaning to direct one’s mind towards good qualities is to read the real scripture. The real Brahmin, the astrologer is the one who walks on the path of Nirankar and tells others to walk on the path of truth too. So read and understand Gurbani yourself. Throw away slavery(astrology) like this.
well explained
Note: I am open to any criticism. So, if you don’t agree with me, kindly enlighten me with your understanding and references to SGGS.
Firstly, Vedas and Puranas are not False as per Gurbani.
ਬੇਦ ਕਤੇਬ ਕਹਹੁ ਮਤ ਝੂਠੇ ਝੂਠਾ ਜੋ ਨ ਬਿਚਾਰੈ ॥
So, If Astrology is based upon Vedas or Puranas, It should have some significance although It still is subject to interpretation. As I have never read Astrology scripture, I can’t comment on the validity of its interpretation.
BUT, the thing is why do you need Astrology?
To get to know the future, or to get rid of tough times by doing some Upaaye, right?
What Gurbani says,
Firstly, We should accept to live with Pain as:
“Dukh Daaro Sukh Rog Bhaya ja Sukh Taam na hoi”
Tough times are the gift of God, which brings several lessons, changes to our thought process, way of life, and all in all, It takes us closer to Spiritualism, by making us feel the need/desire to know the purpose of life.
Secondly,
We should rely only on Naam instead of Uppavs, in order to alleviate the stress and pain in life.
Pain may fade away in two ways. Either cause of pain will fade away or you will get strengthened to bear it.
“Avar upaav sab tyaagya, Daaru Naam Laya”
Guru Teg Bahadur Ji has a lot to teach us on this.
Also remember, When you use any means to alter the hukam, you are going against God.
Thirdly,
Gurbani guides us to look into ourself, learn and improve. It says, the knowledge which is there inside us is far more vast than practicing what is written in Puranas. Although, Gurbani didn’t say Puranas are wrong, Puranas has its limitations just like mentioned in Japji Sahib. “Vakht na paayo Kaadiyan, je kovai lekh Puraan”.
Now:
ਪੰਡਿਤ ਪਾਧੇ ਜੋਇਸੀ ਨਿਤ ਪੜ੍ਹਹਿ ਪੁਰਾਣਾ ॥
ਅੰਤਰਿ ਵਸਤੁ ਨ ਜਾਣਨੀ ਘਟਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਲੁਕਾਣਾ ॥
These verses doesn’t say Astrology (Jyotishi) is False, rather it simply says that there is far more knowledge (Braham) within us than Puranas. It guided is to be a Brahmgyani instead of Jyotishi. Please interpret it correctly.