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(i) A question in the sphere
of 'Kama ':
"I am just getting into a
relationship and feel sometimes scared, as the
individual concerned has been a perfect stranger
to me. From what little I have heard of
Vedic
astrology, I have a feeling that the horoscope of an individual
does throw light on the nature of his personality. If this is really true, as I believe it is; then no one
in their right mind can thoughtlessly enter into a relationship, even on grounds of mutual affinity. If I give you the birth
details of the individual concerned, would you be able to say very clearly if he has good character, whether he is
ethical and generous or devious, cunning and self-centered? I hope I will be pardoned for asking such a ruthless
question."
(ii) Astrological light:
"In Vedic astrology, there is such a thing as compatibility analysis between two charts and this is usually
done with a view to ascertain whether the two individuals are compatible with each other in the context of marriage.
However in the Systems Approach, on which I largely rely, each chart is studied in detail for its own merits &
demerits and on the basis of this SA analysis the question of 'compatibility' is ascertained.
"In the context of a Hindu society since the onus of providing economic sustenance for the family falls on the
shoulders of the man; I usually ensure that the man has stronger planets in his chart than the woman. When seen
from this point of view, the chart you have placed before me has a strong Ju and also a strong IXH and as the
other deficiencies can be made up through the Remedial Measures, I wish to reassure you that this chart augurs
quite well and you may take further decisions on the basis of this favourable assessment."
Note: Lest Western readers be taken aback by this kind of an astrological
solution to the problem of the choice of a life-partner - in a Hindu society, which still continues to be
traditional to a certain extent - I wish to reassure Western readers that Vedic astrology when used in
conjunction with the Systems Approach, is fully capable of offering solutions to life's enigmatic problems, even
when these problems pertain to contemporary Western society. In this sense, the astrological solution must always
be customised by taking into account the sphere of life, in which the individual is travelling, at the time he/she
seeks astrological guidance.
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