Nadi astrologer Mr. Durai Subburathinam interviewed by Hemamalini Raghunathan

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Nadi astrologer Mr. Durai Subburathinam

interviewed by Hemamalini Raghunathan

 

Natives, whose leaves are with us, are destined to come to us at the

appropriate age specified on the leaves from any part of the world.

 

 

Nadi Astrology is a valuable gift handed over to us by our

intellectual ancestors. However, it is quite unfortunate to note that

no other form of astrology has been criticised or manipulated as much

as Nadi Astrology. Due to the cloud of mystery surrounding Nadi

Astrology, a number of quacks play havoc with the gullible public.

They should be made aware of the fact that sincere, devoted Nadi

Readers also exist who possess genuine palm leaves transcribed by our

ancient Rishis. These sincere Nadi Readers are more than eager to

wipe away the doubts in the minds of doubting Thomases. Our EST team

visited

 

Mr. Durai Subburathinam of Kausika Agasthiya Nadi Jothida Nilayam in

Tambaram, Chennai. Mr. Durai Subburathinam's Nadi centre commands the

faith and respect of thousands of people who have tested the

authenticity of the leaves he holds.

 

Mr. Subburathinam, in this eye-opening article, offers some pointers

by which the common public can distinguish between genuine Nadi

Readers and hoaxes.

 

Q :Sir, you seem to possess a good collection of old palm-leaves.

Could you tell us the history of these palm-leaves?

A : Yes. The origin of these leaves can be traced back to

approximately 2000 years ago. Later during the British rule, the

British were very keen to acquire these types of ancient leaves which

deal with herbal cure, alchemy, different types of rasayans,

Kayakalpa to increase longevity, different branches of fortune-

telling etc. In some, the basic rules of the modern scientific

inventions are explained. The British were very keen to take all

these but left some of the astrological leaves to their loyalists.

Some were put on auction also. People belonging to a particular caste

who specialised in astrology bought these leaves and they earned

their livelihood through Nadi-reading. It is a hereditary profession

for us. We belong to the place called Vaitheeswaran Koil, in South

Tamil-Nadu. We got trained from our elders to do the Nadi-reading.

The language is poetic and the script is also different. It is the

same as in the ancient temples. We have only a certain amount of

collection of leaves. Natives whose leaves are here will, somehow or

other, come to us at the appropriate age specified on the leaves from

any corner of the world. Leaves are there not only for Indians but

for foreigners also belonging to other religions. Whoever is destined

to look into the leaves will come to us on his own accord. The very

word " Nadi " in Tamil means (destined) to come on own accord. "

 

Q :Do you mean to say that you don't possess the leaves of those who

are not destined to come to you.

A : Exactly. They may not even know that such a type of astrology

exists. Even the very age when the native is destined to come to us

is marked on the leaves. So, we do not advertise for our profession.

Whoever is destined to come will come. Faith is the root of our

system.

 

Q :What is the first step in Nadi Astrology?

A : We take the impression of the right thumb for males and the left

thumb for females. There is no need to disclose your name, place or

horoscope.

 

Q :How do you proceed further with the thumb impression?

A : Lines on the thumb are classified into 1008 types. Palm leaves

are arranged according to these types. We identify the particular

type of lines on the thumb and the corresponding set of palm leaves

are taken. For example, a particular type is called conch shell with

a circle. Among this, there are many sub-divisions based on the

number of dots on the thumb. Impressions with 5 or more dots are very

rare.

 

Q :What is the significance of Nadi Astrology?

A : There are twelve chapters (parts). The first chapter contains the

native's name, parents' names, present details of profession,

brothers, sisters, children, spouse and a gist of future predictions

for all the twelve bhavas. There is also a poetic description of the

planetary positions in the native's horoscope. The other chapters

deal elaborately every aspect of your life. For example, the fifth

chapter deals with children, their birth, death, reasons for not

having children, adoption, future- -life of the children, remedial

measures etc. The 7th chapter indicates the time of marriage, name,

ascendant and the planetary positions of the horoscope of the spouse

and life after marriage. Chapters 2 to 12 will give the future

predictions upto the end of the life from the date of perusal of that

chapter. There are four more chapters — Chapter 13 and 14 deal with

the previous birth and the sins committed therein. Remedial measures

are also given for getting rid of the effect of the sins of the past

birth. Chapter15 prescribes the medicines and methods of consumption

for chronic diseases. The 16th chapter gives predictions for the

current dasa and bhukti periods in detail. In addition to these,

there is also a special chapter for " Prasna " where any query is

answered. All these were written hundreds of years ago by our

Maharishis.

 

Q :Amazing. But how is it possible?

A : With divine grace, our Maharishis were able to foresee a lot.

They have foreseen and predicted the type of name and the events of

life for a person born at a particular moment with corresponding

planetary positions. Nadi astrology is written by " Sapta Rishis " —

Vasishta, Agasthya, Kaushika, Sukar and others. Sage Agasthya has

written in Tamil. Other Sanskrit texts were translated into Tamil.

Marata King Sarabhoji and Chola kings patronised this form of

astrology and translations.

 

Q :Could you share some of your experiences with us?

A : I would like to tell the people that we are only " Nadi Readers " .

What is written on the leaves is read and explained by us. We

ourselves donot add anything. Some clients get irritated when some of

the facts are unpleasant. We cannot help it. With utmost patience, we

clear their doubts. Common people and VIPs from all walks of life

have consulted us. We show them the particular leaf where the

predictions for the native is given. Some of our customers are able

to read the leaves on their own. Some even buy their leaves for

preservation.

 

Q :Could you pick the leaf for one of us who have come from EST?

A : Yes. Of course. You can even take photographs of the names in the

leaf. (Leaf was promptly picked up from the thumb impression. Name

and other details of the native were verified by the EST team and

photographs were taken.)

 

 

 

 

Q : There is a general complaint that the Nadi readers collect a lot

of informations from the client himself? What is your answer to this?

A : Some of the leaves give the native's name as such in full. In

some the names are only suggested indirectly giving details about the

number of letters in the name, clues of a corresponding deity etc. In

those cases, we ask questions to find out the right leaf. We tell the

clients to say only " yes " or " no " and nothing more. You can also

verify your horoscope with the description of the horoscope given in

the leaf. Without truth and integrity, we cannot survive for so many

years and generations. Of course, there are places where there are

fake leaves. They will not be able to show you the leaf with your

name and other details.

 

Q :Also there is a opinion that the remedial measures are suggested

only by you and that they are money-making gimmicks?

A : No. This is not true at all. We only read the remedial measures

given in the particular chapter. Generally remedial measures are like

visiting particular temples, feeding the poor etc. There is no

compulsion to do them. Corresponding to the sins, the remedial

measures are suggested in the leaves. The clients can themselves

verify them in their leaves. In some cases, while reading the 13th

chapter, there is a suggestion of giving alms to the Nadi reader for

preserving the leaves. He helps the native to amend his sins by

Informing the native of his poorva-karma. But these are only

optional.

 

Q :Do these remedial measures really reduce the troubles?

A : Yes. I have seen many people getting benefitted by this. We get

the feed-back from the clients. Pleased with our service, they bring

their friends and other relatives for Nadi-reading.

 

Q :People say that they have to wait for hours to get the Nadi

reading. How far is it true?

A : The time duration depends upon the identification of the thumb

impression. Some impressions are identified easily and the

corresponding leaves are found soon.

 

Q :I have seen many foreigners waiting outside to see you. How far do

they believe this Nadi-astrology?

A : I have clients from U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore,

Sri Lanka, Malaysia and other places. They have complete faith in

Nadi-reading. Some even fast their thumb impressions and get the

predictions. We have translators with us to serve them.

 

Q :Will your children take up the same profession?

A : Yes. Our children are also interested in this profession and they

are learning the old script and other languages. With the blessings

of our ancestors, we will continue for generations.

 

Q :Thumb impressions are unique scientifically and are used for legal

purposes. What is the difference between your classification and

theirs?

A : For legal purposes, the whole thumb is studied minutely. But we

concentrate only on the centre part of the thumb and the sub-

divisions therein.

 

This is a humble attempt to clear some of the doubts and mysteries

surrounding Nadi Astrology and to bring out the authenticity of the

ancient art.

[Guest guest]

Could anyone please post phone # and address of Mr Durai Subburathinam. Thanks!clprm <clprm wrote: http://www.starteller.com/estart21.htmlNadi astrologer Mr. Durai Subburathinaminterviewed by Hemamalini RaghunathanNatives, whose leaves are with us, are destined to come to us at the appropriate age specified on the leaves from any part of the world.Nadi Astrology is a valuable gift handed over to us by our intellectual ancestors. However, it is quite unfortunate to note that no other form of astrology has been criticised or manipulated as much as Nadi Astrology. Due to the cloud of mystery surrounding Nadi Astrology, a number of quacks play havoc with the gullible public. They should be made aware of the fact that sincere, devoted Nadi Readers also exist who possess

genuine palm leaves transcribed by our ancient Rishis. These sincere Nadi Readers are more than eager to wipe away the doubts in the minds of doubting Thomases. Our EST team visitedMr. Durai Subburathinam of Kausika Agasthiya Nadi Jothida Nilayam in Tambaram, Chennai. Mr. Durai Subburathinam's Nadi centre commands the faith and respect of thousands of people who have tested the authenticity of the leaves he holds.Mr. Subburathinam, in this eye-opening article, offers some pointers by which the common public can distinguish between genuine Nadi Readers and hoaxes. Q :Sir, you seem to possess a good collection of old palm-leaves. Could you tell us the history of these palm-leaves? A : Yes. The origin of these leaves can be traced back to approximately 2000 years ago. Later during the British rule, the British were very keen to acquire these types of ancient leaves which deal with herbal cure,

alchemy, different types of rasayans, Kayakalpa to increase longevity, different branches of fortune-telling etc. In some, the basic rules of the modern scientific inventions are explained. The British were very keen to take all these but left some of the astrological leaves to their loyalists. Some were put on auction also. People belonging to a particular caste who specialised in astrology bought these leaves and they earned their livelihood through Nadi-reading. It is a hereditary profession for us. We belong to the place called Vaitheeswaran Koil, in South Tamil-Nadu. We got trained from our elders to do the Nadi-reading. The language is poetic and the script is also different. It is the same as in the ancient temples. We have only a certain amount of collection of leaves. Natives whose leaves are here will, somehow or other, come to us at the appropriate age specified on the leaves from any corner of the world.

Leaves are there not only for Indians but for foreigners also belonging to other religions. Whoever is destined to look into the leaves will come to us on his own accord. The very word "Nadi" in Tamil means (destined) to come on own accord." Q :Do you mean to say that you don't possess the leaves of those who are not destined to come to you. A : Exactly. They may not even know that such a type of astrology exists. Even the very age when the native is destined to come to us is marked on the leaves. So, we do not advertise for our profession. Whoever is destined to come will come. Faith is the root of our system. Q :What is the first step in Nadi Astrology? A : We take the impression of the right thumb for males and the left thumb for females. There is no need to disclose your name, place or horoscope. Q :How do you proceed further with the thumb impression? A : Lines on the thumb are classified into

1008 types. Palm leaves are arranged according to these types. We identify the particular type of lines on the thumb and the corresponding set of palm leaves are taken. For example, a particular type is called conch shell with a circle. Among this, there are many sub-divisions based on the number of dots on the thumb. Impressions with 5 or more dots are very rare. Q :What is the significance of Nadi Astrology? A : There are twelve chapters (parts). The first chapter contains the native's name, parents' names, present details of profession, brothers, sisters, children, spouse and a gist of future predictions for all the twelve bhavas. There is also a poetic description of the planetary positions in the native's horoscope. The other chapters deal elaborately every aspect of your life. For example, the fifth chapter deals with children, their birth, death, reasons for not having children, adoption, future- -life

of the children, remedial measures etc. The 7th chapter indicates the time of marriage, name, ascendant and the planetary positions of the horoscope of the spouse and life after marriage. Chapters 2 to 12 will give the future predictions upto the end of the life from the date of perusal of that chapter. There are four more chapters — Chapter 13 and 14 deal with the previous birth and the sins committed therein. Remedial measures are also given for getting rid of the effect of the sins of the past birth. Chapter15 prescribes the medicines and methods of consumption for chronic diseases. The 16th chapter gives predictions for the current dasa and bhukti periods in detail. In addition to these, there is also a special chapter for "Prasna" where any query is answered. All these were written hundreds of years ago by our Maharishis. Q :Amazing. But how is it possible? A : With divine grace, our Maharishis were able

to foresee a lot. They have foreseen and predicted the type of name and the events of life for a person born at a particular moment with corresponding planetary positions. Nadi astrology is written by "Sapta Rishis" — Vasishta, Agasthya, Kaushika, Sukar and others. Sage Agasthya has written in Tamil. Other Sanskrit texts were translated into Tamil. Marata King Sarabhoji and Chola kings patronised this form of astrology and translations. Q :Could you share some of your experiences with us? A : I would like to tell the people that we are only "Nadi Readers". What is written on the leaves is read and explained by us. We ourselves donot add anything. Some clients get irritated when some of the facts are unpleasant. We cannot help it. With utmost patience, we clear their doubts. Common people and VIPs from all walks of life have consulted us. We show them the particular leaf where the predictions for the native is

given. Some of our customers are able to read the leaves on their own. Some even buy their leaves for preservation. Q :Could you pick the leaf for one of us who have come from EST? A : Yes. Of course. You can even take photographs of the names in the leaf. (Leaf was promptly picked up from the thumb impression. Name and other details of the native were verified by the EST team and photographs were taken.)Q : There is a general complaint that the Nadi readers collect a lot of informations from the client himself? What is your answer to this? A : Some of the leaves give the native's name as such in full. In some the names are only suggested indirectly giving details about the number of letters in the name, clues of a corresponding deity etc. In those cases, we ask questions to find out the right leaf. We tell the clients to say only "yes" or "no" and nothing more. You can also verify your

horoscope with the description of the horoscope given in the leaf. Without truth and integrity, we cannot survive for so many years and generations. Of course, there are places where there are fake leaves. They will not be able to show you the leaf with your name and other details. Q :Also there is a opinion that the remedial measures are suggested only by you and that they are money-making gimmicks? A : No. This is not true at all. We only read the remedial measures given in the particular chapter. Generally remedial measures are like visiting particular temples, feeding the poor etc. There is no compulsion to do them. Corresponding to the sins, the remedial measures are suggested in the leaves. The clients can themselves verify them in their leaves. In some cases, while reading the 13th chapter, there is a suggestion of giving alms to the Nadi reader for preserving the leaves. He helps the native to amend his

sins by Informing the native of his poorva-karma. But these are only optional. Q :Do these remedial measures really reduce the troubles? A : Yes. I have seen many people getting benefitted by this. We get the feed-back from the clients. Pleased with our service, they bring their friends and other relatives for Nadi-reading. Q :People say that they have to wait for hours to get the Nadi reading. How far is it true? A : The time duration depends upon the identification of the thumb impression. Some impressions are identified easily and the corresponding leaves are found soon. Q :I have seen many foreigners waiting outside to see you. How far do they believe this Nadi-astrology? A : I have clients from U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and other places. They have complete faith in Nadi-reading. Some even fast their thumb impressions and get the predictions. We have

translators with us to serve them. Q :Will your children take up the same profession? A : Yes. Our children are also interested in this profession and they are learning the old script and other languages. With the blessings of our ancestors, we will continue for generations. Q :Thumb impressions are unique scientifically and are used for legal purposes. What is the difference between your classification and theirs? A : For legal purposes, the whole thumb is studied minutely. But we concentrate only on the centre part of the thumb and the sub-divisions therein. This is a humble attempt to clear some of the doubts and mysteries surrounding Nadi Astrology and to bring out the authenticity of the ancient art.

[Guest guest]

Agathiyar Durai Subburathinam

Chief NadiAstrologer

36,New StateBank Colony(Behind Phillips Hospital)

West Tambaram

Chennai -6000045

 

Phone : 044-22266264 22264497--- On Sat, 17/11/07, Ekta Bhargava <ebhargava7 wrote:

Ekta Bhargava <ebhargava7Re: Nadi astrologer Mr. Durai Subburathinam interviewed by Hemamalini Raghunathan Date: Saturday, 17 November, 2007, 6:46 AM

 

 

Could anyone please post phone # and address of Mr Durai Subburathinam. Thanks!clprm <clprm > wrote: http://www.startell er.com/estart21. htmlNadi astrologer Mr. Durai Subburathinaminterviewed by Hemamalini RaghunathanNatives, whose leaves are with us, are destined to come to us at the appropriate age specified on the leaves from any part of the world.Nadi Astrology is a valuable gift handed over to us by our intellectual ancestors. However, it is quite unfortunate to note that no other form of astrology has been criticised or manipulated as much as Nadi Astrology. Due to the cloud of mystery surrounding Nadi Astrology, a number of quacks play havoc with the gullible public. They should be made aware of the fact that sincere, devoted Nadi Readers also exist who possess genuine palm leaves transcribed by our ancient Rishis. These sincere Nadi Readers are more than eager to wipe away the doubts in the minds of doubting

Thomases. Our EST team visitedMr. Durai Subburathinam of Kausika Agasthiya Nadi Jothida Nilayam in Tambaram, Chennai. Mr. Durai Subburathinam' s Nadi centre commands the faith and respect of thousands of people who have tested the authenticity of the leaves he holds.Mr. Subburathinam, in this eye-opening article, offers some pointers by which the common public can distinguish between genuine Nadi Readers and hoaxes. Q :Sir, you seem to possess a good collection of old palm-leaves. Could you tell us the history of these palm-leaves? A : Yes. The origin of these leaves can be traced back to approximately 2000 years ago. Later during the British rule, the British were very keen to acquire these types of ancient leaves which deal with herbal cure, alchemy, different types of rasayans, Kayakalpa to increase longevity, different branches of fortune-telling etc. In some, the basic

rules of the modern scientific inventions are explained. The British were very keen to take all these but left some of the astrological leaves to their loyalists. Some were put on auction also. People belonging to a particular caste who specialised in astrology bought these leaves and they earned their livelihood through Nadi-reading. It is a hereditary profession for us. We belong to the place called Vaitheeswaran Koil, in South Tamil-Nadu. We got trained from our elders to do the Nadi-reading. The language is poetic and the script is also different. It is the same as in the ancient temples. We have only a certain amount of collection of leaves. Natives whose leaves are here will, somehow or other, come to us at the appropriate age specified on the leaves from any corner of the world. Leaves are there not only for Indians but for foreigners also belonging to other religions. Whoever is destined to

look into the leaves will come to us on his own accord. The very word "Nadi" in Tamil means (destined) to come on own accord." Q :Do you mean to say that you don't possess the leaves of those who are not destined to come to you. A : Exactly. They may not even know that such a type of astrology exists. Even the very age when the native is destined to come to us is marked on the leaves. So, we do not advertise for our profession. Whoever is destined to come will come. Faith is the root of our system. Q :What is the first step in Nadi Astrology? A : We take the impression of the right thumb for males and the left thumb for females. There is no need to disclose your name, place or horoscope. Q :How do you proceed further with the thumb impression? A : Lines on the thumb are classified into 1008 types. Palm leaves are arranged according to these types. We identify the particular type

of lines on the thumb and the corresponding set of palm leaves are taken. For example, a particular type is called conch shell with a circle. Among this, there are many sub-divisions based on the number of dots on the thumb. Impressions with 5 or more dots are very rare. Q :What is the significance of Nadi Astrology? A : There are twelve chapters (parts). The first chapter contains the native's name, parents' names, present details of profession, brothers, sisters, children, spouse and a gist of future predictions for all the twelve bhavas. There is also a poetic description of the planetary positions in the native's horoscope. The other chapters deal elaborately every aspect of your life. For example, the fifth chapter deals with children, their birth, death, reasons for not having children, adoption, future- -life of the children, remedial measures etc. The 7th chapter indicates the time of

marriage, name, ascendant and the planetary positions of the horoscope of the spouse and life after marriage. Chapters 2 to 12 will give the future predictions upto the end of the life from the date of perusal of that chapter. There are four more chapters — Chapter 13 and 14 deal with the previous birth and the sins committed therein. Remedial measures are also given for getting rid of the effect of the sins of the past birth. Chapter15 prescribes the medicines and methods of consumption for chronic diseases. The 16th chapter gives predictions for the current dasa and bhukti periods in detail. In addition to these, there is also a special chapter for "Prasna" where any query is answered. All these were written hundreds of years ago by our Maharishis. Q :Amazing. But how is it possible? A : With divine grace, our Maharishis were able to foresee a lot. They have foreseen and predicted the

type of name and the events of life for a person born at a particular moment with corresponding planetary positions. Nadi astrology is written by "Sapta Rishis" — Vasishta, Agasthya, Kaushika, Sukar and others. Sage Agasthya has written in Tamil. Other Sanskrit texts were translated into Tamil. Marata King Sarabhoji and Chola kings patronised this form of astrology and translations. Q :Could you share some of your experiences with us? A : I would like to tell the people that we are only "Nadi Readers". What is written on the leaves is read and explained by us. We ourselves donot add anything. Some clients get irritated when some of the facts are unpleasant. We cannot help it. With utmost patience, we clear their doubts. Common people and VIPs from all walks of life have consulted us. We show them the particular leaf where the predictions for the native is given. Some of our customers are able

to read the leaves on their own. Some even buy their leaves for preservation. Q :Could you pick the leaf for one of us who have come from EST? A : Yes. Of course. You can even take photographs of the names in the leaf. (Leaf was promptly picked up from the thumb impression. Name and other details of the native were verified by the EST team and photographs were taken.)Q : There is a general complaint that the Nadi readers collect a lot of informations from the client himself? What is your answer to this? A : Some of the leaves give the native's name as such in full. In some the names are only suggested indirectly giving details about the number of letters in the name, clues of a corresponding deity etc. In those cases, we ask questions to find out the right leaf. We tell the clients to say only "yes" or "no" and nothing more. You can also verify your horoscope with the

description of the horoscope given in the leaf. Without truth and integrity, we cannot survive for so many years and generations. Of course, there are places where there are fake leaves. They will not be able to show you the leaf with your name and other details. Q :Also there is a opinion that the remedial measures are suggested only by you and that they are money-making gimmicks? A : No. This is not true at all. We only read the remedial measures given in the particular chapter. Generally remedial measures are like visiting particular temples, feeding the poor etc. There is no compulsion to do them. Corresponding to the sins, the remedial measures are suggested in the leaves. The clients can themselves verify them in their leaves. In some cases, while reading the 13th chapter, there is a suggestion of giving alms to the Nadi reader for preserving the leaves. He helps the native to amend his

sins by Informing the native of his poorva-karma. But these are only optional. Q :Do these remedial measures really reduce the troubles? A : Yes. I have seen many people getting benefitted by this. We get the feed-back from the clients. Pleased with our service, they bring their friends and other relatives for Nadi-reading. Q :People say that they have to wait for hours to get the Nadi reading. How far is it true? A : The time duration depends upon the identification of the thumb impression. Some impressions are identified easily and the corresponding leaves are found soon. Q :I have seen many foreigners waiting outside to see you. How far do they believe this Nadi-astrology? A : I have clients from U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and other places. They have complete faith in Nadi-reading. Some even fast their thumb impressions and get the

predictions. We have translators with us to serve them. Q :Will your children take up the same profession? A : Yes. Our children are also interested in this profession and they are learning the old script and other languages. With the blessings of our ancestors, we will continue for generations. Q :Thumb impressions are unique scientifically and are used for legal purposes. What is the difference between your classification and theirs? A : For legal purposes, the whole thumb is studied minutely. But we concentrate only on the centre part of the thumb and the sub-divisions therein. This is a humble attempt to clear some of the doubts and mysteries surrounding Nadi Astrology and to bring out the authenticity of the ancient art.

[Guest guest]

This is new No,Naadi Astrologer Mr. Durai Subburathinam Hi this is new No, Tel No: 044-22266264 or 22264497 Fax :044-22264272 this is Chennai Tel No: 011-26105745 or 26105748 Fax :01126105749 this is New Delhi My nadi Astrologer address Mr. Durai Subburathinam Naadi Astrologer 36, New State Bank Colony Behind Philips Hospital West Tambaram Chennai - 600 045. India Ekta Bhargava <ebhargava7 wrote: Could

anyone please post phone # and address of Mr Durai Subburathinam. Thanks!clprm <clprm > wrote: http://www.starteller.com/estart21.htmlNadi astrologer Mr. Durai Subburathinaminterviewed by Hemamalini RaghunathanNatives, whose leaves are with us, are destined to come to us at the appropriate age specified on the leaves from any part of the world.Nadi Astrology is a valuable gift handed over to us by our intellectual ancestors. However, it is quite unfortunate to note that no other form of astrology has been criticised or manipulated as much as Nadi Astrology. Due to the cloud of mystery surrounding Nadi Astrology, a number of quacks play havoc with the gullible public. They should be made aware of the fact that sincere, devoted Nadi Readers also exist who possess genuine palm leaves

transcribed by our ancient Rishis. These sincere Nadi Readers are more than eager to wipe away the doubts in the minds of doubting Thomases. Our EST team visitedMr. Durai Subburathinam of Kausika Agasthiya Nadi Jothida Nilayam in Tambaram, Chennai. Mr. Durai Subburathinam's Nadi centre commands the faith and respect of thousands of people who have tested the authenticity of the leaves he holds.Mr. Subburathinam, in this eye-opening article, offers some pointers by which the common public can distinguish between genuine Nadi Readers and hoaxes. Q :Sir, you seem to possess a good collection of old palm-leaves. Could you tell us the history of these palm-leaves? A : Yes. The origin of these leaves can be traced back to approximately 2000 years ago. Later during the British rule, the British were very keen to acquire these types of ancient leaves which deal with herbal cure, alchemy, different

types of rasayans, Kayakalpa to increase longevity, different branches of fortune-telling etc. In some, the basic rules of the modern scientific inventions are explained. The British were very keen to take all these but left some of the astrological leaves to their loyalists. Some were put on auction also. People belonging to a particular caste who specialised in astrology bought these leaves and they earned their livelihood through Nadi-reading. It is a hereditary profession for us. We belong to the place called Vaitheeswaran Koil, in South Tamil-Nadu. We got trained from our elders to do the Nadi-reading. The language is poetic and the script is also different. It is the same as in the ancient temples. We have only a certain amount of collection of leaves. Natives whose leaves are here will, somehow or other, come to us at the appropriate age specified on the leaves from any corner of the world. Leaves are there not

only for Indians but for foreigners also belonging to other religions. Whoever is destined to look into the leaves will come to us on his own accord. The very word "Nadi" in Tamil means (destined) to come on own accord." Q :Do you mean to say that you don't possess the leaves of those who are not destined to come to you. A : Exactly. They may not even know that such a type of astrology exists. Even the very age when the native is destined to come to us is marked on the leaves. So, we do not advertise for our profession. Whoever is destined to come will come. Faith is the root of our system. Q :What is the first step in Nadi Astrology? A : We take the impression of the right thumb for males and the left thumb for females. There is no need to disclose your name, place or horoscope. Q :How do you proceed further with the thumb impression? A : Lines on the thumb are classified into 1008 types. Palm

leaves are arranged according to these types. We identify the particular type of lines on the thumb and the corresponding set of palm leaves are taken. For example, a particular type is called conch shell with a circle. Among this, there are many sub-divisions based on the number of dots on the thumb. Impressions with 5 or more dots are very rare. Q :What is the significance of Nadi Astrology? A : There are twelve chapters (parts). The first chapter contains the native's name, parents' names, present details of profession, brothers, sisters, children, spouse and a gist of future predictions for all the twelve bhavas. There is also a poetic description of the planetary positions in the native's horoscope. The other chapters deal elaborately every aspect of your life. For example, the fifth chapter deals with children, their birth, death, reasons for not having children, adoption, future- -life of the children,

remedial measures etc. The 7th chapter indicates the time of marriage, name, ascendant and the planetary positions of the horoscope of the spouse and life after marriage. Chapters 2 to 12 will give the future predictions upto the end of the life from the date of perusal of that chapter. There are four more chapters — Chapter 13 and 14 deal with the previous birth and the sins committed therein. Remedial measures are also given for getting rid of the effect of the sins of the past birth. Chapter15 prescribes the medicines and methods of consumption for chronic diseases. The 16th chapter gives predictions for the current dasa and bhukti periods in detail. In addition to these, there is also a special chapter for "Prasna" where any query is answered. All these were written hundreds of years ago by our Maharishis. Q :Amazing. But how is it possible? A : With divine grace, our Maharishis were able to foresee a lot.

They have foreseen and predicted the type of name and the events of life for a person born at a particular moment with corresponding planetary positions. Nadi astrology is written by "Sapta Rishis" — Vasishta, Agasthya, Kaushika, Sukar and others. Sage Agasthya has written in Tamil. Other Sanskrit texts were translated into Tamil. Marata King Sarabhoji and Chola kings patronised this form of astrology and translations. Q :Could you share some of your experiences with us? A : I would like to tell the people that we are only "Nadi Readers". What is written on the leaves is read and explained by us. We ourselves donot add anything. Some clients get irritated when some of the facts are unpleasant. We cannot help it. With utmost patience, we clear their doubts. Common people and VIPs from all walks of life have consulted us. We show them the particular leaf where the predictions for the native is given. Some of our

customers are able to read the leaves on their own. Some even buy their leaves for preservation. Q :Could you pick the leaf for one of us who have come from EST? A : Yes. Of course. You can even take photographs of the names in the leaf. (Leaf was promptly picked up from the thumb impression. Name and other details of the native were verified by the EST team and photographs were taken.)Q : There is a general complaint that the Nadi readers collect a lot of informations from the client himself? What is your answer to this? A : Some of the leaves give the native's name as such in full. In some the names are only suggested indirectly giving details about the number of letters in the name, clues of a corresponding deity etc. In those cases, we ask questions to find out the right leaf. We tell the clients to say only "yes" or "no" and nothing more. You can also verify your horoscope with the

description of the horoscope given in the leaf. Without truth and integrity, we cannot survive for so many years and generations. Of course, there are places where there are fake leaves. They will not be able to show you the leaf with your name and other details. Q :Also there is a opinion that the remedial measures are suggested only by you and that they are money-making gimmicks? A : No. This is not true at all. We only read the remedial measures given in the particular chapter. Generally remedial measures are like visiting particular temples, feeding the poor etc. There is no compulsion to do them. Corresponding to the sins, the remedial measures are suggested in the leaves. The clients can themselves verify them in their leaves. In some cases, while reading the 13th chapter, there is a suggestion of giving alms to the Nadi reader for preserving the leaves. He helps the native to amend his sins by Informing

the native of his poorva-karma. But these are only optional. Q :Do these remedial measures really reduce the troubles? A : Yes. I have seen many people getting benefitted by this. We get the feed-back from the clients. Pleased with our service, they bring their friends and other relatives for Nadi-reading. Q :People say that they have to wait for hours to get the Nadi reading. How far is it true? A : The time duration depends upon the identification of the thumb impression. Some impressions are identified easily and the corresponding leaves are found soon. Q :I have seen many foreigners waiting outside to see you. How far do they believe this Nadi-astrology? A : I have clients from U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and other places. They have complete faith in Nadi-reading. Some even fast their thumb impressions and get the predictions. We have translators with us to

serve them. Q :Will your children take up the same profession? A : Yes. Our children are also interested in this profession and they are learning the old script and other languages. With the blessings of our ancestors, we will continue for generations. Q :Thumb impressions are unique scientifically and are used for legal purposes. What is the difference between your classification and theirs? A : For legal purposes, the whole thumb is studied minutely. But we concentrate only on the centre part of the thumb and the sub-divisions therein. This is a humble attempt to clear some of the doubts and mysteries surrounding Nadi Astrology and to bring out the authenticity of the ancient art.