WHO IS AN ASTROLOGER?

In present times, there is a lot of admiration towards Astrology in India.

Astrologers are daily appearing on TVs. The viewers make a phone call
and the Astrologers give predictions in a minute. Even some Astrologers
are offering mantras on TVs as remedies for the viewers!
Of course, if you pause and think a while, you will understand that all this
is non-sense. To pronounce a verdict on any issue, the Astrologer should
normally go through more than 3000 combinations of planetary positions
and aspects in any horoscope. If the Astrologer is very quick and can
analyze 1 combination per second, he needs almost 1 hour to tell his
client what is going to happen. So, now you understand what the
Astrologers
are
doing
on
the
TV
programs.
I have given a couple of seminars in prestigious Universities at
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, condemning this type of Astrology
business on TVs and mass media when many of the so-called TV
Astrologers were present on the dais. The gist is this: no body knows
who is an Astrologer! Remember, a person giving mantras is not an
Astrologer, he is a mantrik. Similarly let us understand that a person who
worships in a temple is not an Astrologer, but a pujari (priest). The socalled gurus are not Astrologers, they are preachers. What I observed is
that most of the people instead of contacting an Astrologer are ending up
contacting a mantrik or a tantrik or a guru or a pujari. Some people are
turning to TVs to find out solutions for their problems. Please note that it
is always better to consult a real Astrologer in person, not on TV or
newspaper.
Then the question arises: How can I know who is a real Astrologer? In
this article, I will give you the qualities of a real Astrologer as advocated

by our ancient scriptures. Also, for the clients, it is important to know how
to behave with an Astrologer.

Qualities of a real astrologer

Vutthaayoshasi devataam hrudi nijaam dhyaatvaa vapussodhanam
Krithvaa snaana purassaram salila nikshepaadi karmaakhilam
Krithvaa mantra japaadhikamcha vidhivath panchaanga veekshaam
thathaa
Khetaanaam gananamcha daivavidhatha swasthaantharaathmaa
bhaveth
|
An Astrologer should get up before Sunrise and perform daily rituals
like cleaning his body by taking bath, offering prayers to deities,
offering water to Sun god, reciting mantras, etc. Then he should look
into the almanac and perform calculations of planets with a peaceful
mind.
An Astrologer should get up before Sunrise and recite Gayatri
mantra and other mantras of his choice.
Worshipping Sun god is compulsory for any Astrologer. Then only it
is possible to get a deep knowledge in Astrology.
In the morning, the Astrologer should look into the almanac
(Panchag) and decide the thithi (lunar day), vaara (day of the
week), nakshatra (constellation), yoga (combination of sun and
moon) and karana (half part of a thithi).
Ganiteshu
praveenoyaha
sabda
sastre
krutasramaha
Nyaayavidh buddhimaan desa dikkaalajno jitendriyaha |
An Astrologer should be well versed in calculations, should have done
commendable work in acoustics, justifiable, wise, should have
knowledge in direction, space and time and should have control over
his senses.

 An Astrologer should be able to make calculations of planetary

positions and horoscope on his own. Now-a-days, the so-called
Astrologers cannot do these calculations.
An Astrologer should have the knowledge about longitude, latitude
and altitude of any place in the world.
An Astrologer should put his senses under control by avoiding nonvegetarian food, junk food, liquors, smoking and womanizing etc.

Triskandhajno darshaneeyah sroutha smaartha kriyaaparaha

Nirdaambhikah satyavaadhee daivajno daivavit sthiraha |
An Astrologer should have complete knowledge in Triskandhas, i.e,
Siddantha, Samhitha and Hora. He should have known the rituals
prescribed by Holy Scriptures. He should never be proud and should
talk only truth.
An Astrologer should have good skill in the subject.
Most of the Astrologers indulge in praising their clients just to earn
money. An Astrologer should never tell lies. Remember if he tells
lies, his ability to foresee the future will be lost.
Adveshee
nitya
santoshee
ganithaagama
paaragaha
Muhoorta
guna
doshajno
vagmee
kusala
budhimaan
|
An Astrologer should not be jealous, should always be contented, good
at mathematics, knows good and bad in muhoortas (electional
astrology), good at communication and should be a sharp intellect.
An Astrologer should be contented with whatever he earns. He
should never be after money.

Krutshnaam gopaanga kusalam hora ganitha naishtikam

Yo na poojayathe raajaa sa naasa mupagachchathi |
A king will bring his own destruction if he does not respect the
Astrologer who is knowledgeable in Astrology theory and calculations.
Astrologer is called daivjna . This means he reads the mind of
God. So, he should be given due respect by the society.

Qualities of a Client or querent

Tasmaadhraajnaadhi gantavyo vidvaan saamvatsaro agranee
Jayam yasaha sriyam bhogaan sreyachcha samabheepsitaa |
A king who wants victory, fame, wealth, luxuries and prosperity should
contact an eminent Astrologer.
Every one who wants to become successful in life should contact
an Astrologer before taking any crucial decision in life. Astrologers
guidance is very important for prosperity in life.
Naasaamvatsarike dese vastavyam bhoothi michchathaa
Chakshurbhootohi yatraisha paapam tathra na vidyathe |
Never live in a country where you cannot find any well-wishers and
astrologers. There will not be any troubles if Astrologers who can
provide good guidance are available.
The countries where Astrology is practiced are treated as countries
with jnanam (knowledge). The countries where Astrology is not
respected are still in ajnanam (darkness).
Kahakaavesa
pihitha
karnopasruthi
hethubhihi
Kruthaadeso na sarvathra prashtavyo na sadaivavith |
People who give predictions using some form of magic, black magic,
worship of low level gods should never be consulted since they are not
Astrologers.

 Consult an Astrologer. Never contact a mantrik, tantrik or people

who practice black magic.
Sampatyaa
yojithaadesa
sthadvichinna
kathaapriyaha
Matthaha saastraika desena tyaajyastaa drugmahmeekshitaa |
A king should always avoid an Astrologer who is greedy about money,
who takes interest in starting quarrels between others, who is halflearned and is boastful.
An Astrologer should never be greedy about money. He should
lead a spiritual life.
Remember an Astrologer should either descend from Astrologers
family or be a qualified person in Astrology from a recognized
University. It is better if the astrologer has some real experience.
Naaprushtaha kasyachid brooyaannaanyaayenacha pruchchathaha
Paramaartha phalam jnaanam yatho naiveha sidhyathi |
Prediction should not be given to a person, who does not ask for it.
Questions intended to test the Astrologer should not be answered. If
answered, the predictions will fail.
Never test an Astrologer. Your aim is to receive proper guidance
and get your problems solved by the Astrologer. This can be
achieved with your obedience, but not with an attitude of testing.