How Hindus adopted Astrology as practical Astronomy?
MIL, Dec 19, 2004. Author: Sarjatak In ancient and modern India, Astrology was treated as practical Astronomy right from the Vedic period. The Vedic Seers Vishashtaji, Bhriguji, Parasharji, Sunakaji Maharaj among others measured the Universe and the planets with their own mathematics. They predicted the Solar and Lunar eclipses with perfection, second to second when there was no telescope or any other such aid to measure the planets and the constellations. The science of Astronomy-cum-Astrology became a confused subject for a short period. Some rulers ignored the predictive science assuming that the rulers might have lost their thrones due to the ill advice of Soothsayers and Astrologers, and hence this prophetic science went low. However, some Astronomers made some attempts to revive this science. They strengthened and justified astronomical mathematics and re-energized the science of Astronomy-cum-Astrology, which they considered Astrology as a part of ‘Twin Astronomy’ It is importan
