The chaotic bridge between astrology and science
The development, progress and fall of beings; along with the creation and the destruction of the universe lies under the authority of Grah (Planets). - excerpt from बृहत् पराशर होरा शास्त्र What you just read is almost used as a compass in ज्योतिष शास्त्र (Indian Astrology). But how on 'Earth' is it possible to fathom the impact of a substantially distant planet, that too inanimate, on a newborn mortal (unless its a Krypton-Superman affair). Astrologers even go as far as to claim that these planets also decide/impact the future of the mortal. This whole cosmic social network tale is what is still bought around (vehemently in India), believed by adults and oldies, and also plays a crucial role in important social events such as marriages. But seriously Astrology! You want me to believe that Saturn was the reason that I am reading this blog right now at this place on earth?? For a moment even if I believe these 'planets' to be mere metaphors, the prospect of an amalgama