Vedic
Jyotish has its basis in the direct realization of Vedic Seers
who, in their deepest state of meditation, cognized a non-dual
field of Pure Consciousness as the
source of the entire creation. In the Vedic vision, energy is
the pulsation of consciousness and is essentially the same. On the
manifest level, every grain of creation is differentiated from one
another, but on the un-manifest level it is one with the other. Whether a
piece of stone or a celestial body or a human being, it is just the
creation of Pure Consciousness manifesting in different roles.
Everything in the universe together constitutes a cosmic physiology,
where each part manifests certain specific qualities while simultaneously
maintaining the omniscient value of Pure Consciousness. Every part and
particle of the universe is infinitely correlated and influences each
other on a very subtle level. Human beings are the ultimate expression of
the creative process of Pure Consciousness with the ability of making
clear choices and realizing the true nature of reality. At this stage of
evolution, where the ability of making clear choices comes into play, the
doctrine of ‘KARMA’ comes into
effect.
KARMA is conscious action, made
with a clear choice from a myriad of available choices. If something
happens unconsciously, the whole universe remains unconscious of it. If
something is done from a clear conscious choice, the whole universe
becomes conscious of it, records it, and returns the influence of it to
the DOER. Conscious acts by
individuals create impressions on the Cosmic Memory, which, in turn, serve
as KARMIC DUST to create the specific
uniqueness of each individual. In this way, the Cosmos uses the same KARMIC
DUST to create individuals that they themselves have created.
The quality of KARMIC DUST used in
the creation of an individual can be decoded by studying the influences
being radiated by the celestial bodies at the time of birth of that
individual. If one has been creating good KARMIC
DUST in different lives one will, as a result, be born at a
time when the radiations from the cosmos are very positive, and
vice-versa.
We do not need to study the entire Cosmos to decode the destiny of each
individual. Vedic Seers, in a deep state of meditation, realized it is
possible to reduce the whole Cosmos to a simple zodiac wherein a few
constellations and planets manifest the holistic quality of the whole
Cosmos. This zodiac serves as a microcosm for the Cosmos.
The quality of life of each individual depends upon the nature of the
influences he or she is receiving from the celestial bodies at any one
time. The time of birth of an individual is always in accord with his KARMA.
At the moment of birth, the planets, signs and constellations through
their various positions and combinations indicate specific effects on each
aspect of that person’s life. One who can understand the language of the
celestial bodies can decode the foundation stones of an individual’s
life. Each planet and sign represents a specific set of laws and qualities
of human life; all the signs and planets together encompass every aspect
of human life in a holistic way. At the time of birth, each person will
have a specific celestial configuration according to his or her KARMA.
Each planet and sign, through its specific position, will indicate the
basic trends of every aspect of the person’s life, such as health,
happiness, strengths, weaknesses, career, relationships, children,
parents, power, position, possessions, inclination, or anything else that
matters in their life. Vedic astrology
is thus completely holistic in its
approach. It is not merely the art of fortune-telling, rather it gives us
a full vision of our life and guides us towards the
realization of our true Being.