Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism

M R Venkatesh from Chennai Inductivity theorists who swear by the generalisation that ‘all crows are black’ now have a counter-example to ponder over.  There is at least one ‘golden crow’. That bird as the vehicle of Lord Saneeshwara (the Hindu planetary God symbolising Saturn), graciously silhouettes the deity’s feet, in the famous shrine at Tirunallar at the tail-end of the Cauvery river in Karaikal bordering composite Thanjavur district. One of India’s rare shrines for Saturn, who is pivotal for believers in astrology and that nine orbiting planets influence human destiny, is housed inside the 7th century ‘Darbaraneshwarar Temple’ dedicated to Lord Shiva. The crow at Tirunallar is gold-plated, sceptics and rationalists may counter. But it is weaved in with a profound mythology and would not have seen the light of day, had the legendary King Nala remained a lowly cook in the Palace of the King of Ayodhya after the former lost his kingdom. Thanks to sage Narada’s advice, the c...

The Transit of Saturn in eight houses is called SANI ADHIYA. In addition to the Natal Moon sign, this transit is also rocked from Lagna and the Arudha Lagna. Such a transit is considered extremely inauspicious as it aspects the tenth house indication changes in the professional front to the detriment of the native. He may be forced by circumstances to accept a transfer or a new job that is not at all suitable or to his liking. Often this is associated with a change of residence to a difficult and sometimes hostile environment. The reputation suffers as he is overburdened with work or the salary is reduced or the organization he works may be shutdown and large-scale layoff may occur. The aspects of Saturn on the second house, during such an eight house transit causes the native to partake of unhealthy and grains stale food causing ill health. The stored wealth and grains are depleted causing financial losses. The aspect of Saturn on the fifth house causes him to forget the mantra and pr...