Astrology in India

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, Comparative Religion
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Author: Mira Fels ISBN: 9783638178556
Publisher: GRIN Publishing Publication: March 26, 2003
Imprint: GRIN Publishing Language: English
Author: Mira Fels
ISBN: 9783638178556
Publisher: GRIN Publishing
Publication: March 26, 2003
Imprint: GRIN Publishing
Language: English

Seminar paper from the year 2001 in the subject Theology - Comparative Religion Studies, grade: 2+ (B), University of Hamburg (Institute for Religion. Ecumenism, and Mission Science), course: Introduction to Hinduism, 9 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: This paper gives an elementary introduction into Hindu Astrology and its significance in India today. After briefly outlining the differences between Western and Eastern Astrology, it proceeds to explain the determination and interpretation of the Hindu Chart. Afterwards, examples of applied astrology in India are given. In the Vedanga Jyotish, an addition to the original Vedas which deals with Astrology and Astronomy, every planet is described as a deity and worshipped. The 27 lunar constellations are mythogically the 27 wives of the moon. In these days Astrology still plays a vital part in the Indian way of life. All important events in life - and even many minor ones - are accompanied by an astrologer“s advice. Astrology, according to the pracitioners, gives an insight into the individual`s karma and can thus help to find the right decisions. The astrologer acts in many ways also as a keeper of traditional values and is consulted for personal, family and business affairs alike.

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Seminar paper from the year 2001 in the subject Theology - Comparative Religion Studies, grade: 2+ (B), University of Hamburg (Institute for Religion. Ecumenism, and Mission Science), course: Introduction to Hinduism, 9 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: This paper gives an elementary introduction into Hindu Astrology and its significance in India today. After briefly outlining the differences between Western and Eastern Astrology, it proceeds to explain the determination and interpretation of the Hindu Chart. Afterwards, examples of applied astrology in India are given. In the Vedanga Jyotish, an addition to the original Vedas which deals with Astrology and Astronomy, every planet is described as a deity and worshipped. The 27 lunar constellations are mythogically the 27 wives of the moon. In these days Astrology still plays a vital part in the Indian way of life. All important events in life - and even many minor ones - are accompanied by an astrologer“s advice. Astrology, according to the pracitioners, gives an insight into the individual`s karma and can thus help to find the right decisions. The astrologer acts in many ways also as a keeper of traditional values and is consulted for personal, family and business affairs alike.

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