Guest guest Posted October 2, 2002 Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 American life is largely defined by commercial enterprise and, astrology too, must reconcile itself to this reality. The practice of astrology here, consequently, has a different tone than that of the rural communities I described earlier. The guru/disciple relationship in India which fosters a kind of intimacy and loyalty in the teacher and student is generally not the manner which people approach the subject here. Although one may attempt to be principled and magnanimous, something of the sentiment of the village astrologer devoted to the welfare of his community, has a feel of sweetness largely absent within the urban setting. Here in America, the astrological texts are well organized and well formulated, unlike the often tangled web of confusing information found in Indian texts. In a sense, this makes the learning of astrology in America much easier and thorough. What one often misses however, is the subtler realms of consideration which, in India, are pervasive in the environment, imbued in the fabric of everyday life. quoted from: http://www.Vedic Astrology.com/newsletter.htm vedic astrology, "silvertrine2000" <silvertrine@a...> wrote: > Dear Gurus > > In making a brief survey of the environment > in which the astrologer practices in India, we > note several distinctions to that of America > which bear witness. Rural life astrology is a > traditional part of community life which is > valued and supported by the community itself. > Astrology is NOT a commercial enterprise. It > is considered knowledge inspired from the > divine and there is a certain responsibility on > the part of the practitioner to maintain the > purity and intention of astrology to > essentially be of help to others. > > You could say the astrologer is an instrument > for the welfare of the community. The tone not > that of a money making proposition: It is a > profession of service. > > The above is quoted from an astrology newsletter. > > Om Shri Ganeshaya Namaha > > RAJAN > ******** > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2002 Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 American life is largely defined by commercial enterprise and, astrology too, must reconcile itself to this reality. The practice of astrology here, consequently, has a different tone than that of the rural communities I described earlier. The guru/disciple relationship in India which fosters a kind of intimacy and loyalty in the teacher and student is generally not the manner which people approach the subject here. Although one may attempt to be principled and magnanimous, something of the sentiment of the village astrologer devoted to the welfare of his community, has a feel of sweetness largely absent within the urban setting. Here in America, the astrological texts are well organized and well formulated, unlike the often tangled web of confusing information found in Indian texts. In a sense, this makes the learning of astrology in America much easier and thorough. What one often misses however, is the subtler realms of consideration which, in India, are pervasive in the environment, imbued in the fabric of everyday life. quoted from: http://www.Vedic Astrology.com/newsletter.htm vedic astrology, "silvertrine2000" <silvertrine@a...> wrote: > Dear Gurus > > In making a brief survey of the environment > in which the astrologer practices in India, we > note several distinctions to that of America > which bear witness. Rural life astrology is a > traditional part of community life which is > valued and supported by the community itself. > Astrology is NOT a commercial enterprise. It > is considered knowledge inspired from the > divine and there is a certain responsibility on > the part of the practitioner to maintain the > purity and intention of astrology to > essentially be of help to others. > > You could say the astrologer is an instrument > for the welfare of the community. The tone not > that of a money making proposition: It is a > profession of service. > > The above is quoted from an astrology newsletter. > > Om Shri Ganeshaya Namaha > > RAJAN > ******** > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.