Rationality In Astrology by Dr. S S Gola [MiscP]

Preface to the First Edition

In w ing this book about my favourite subject, I have tried to avond making it too technical, in spite of the fact that it is an extremely complex object. My main objective is to give you an interesting insight into some of the fascinating intriguing and mysterious aspects of the oldest science known to mating I did not stay too may books on astrology. My main thrust was on

the observation of various phenomena. Many a times I quote that out sages were not mere spiritualists but matchless scientists of yesteryear In their character perfect blend of science and occult sciences (of which astrology Hapur Personally, even I felt that knowledge of astrology is incomplete without the knowledge of science For many years, I thought about unravelling link between various sciences This thought process brought about enormous changes in my handling of astrological problems Now present my views

In this unusual series, I discuss about each and every planet and with the help of modem science try to prove that our ancient proceptors were unparalleled scientists of that go with added knowledge of spiritualism

This book will be an eye opener not only for astrological scientists but for other scientists also. Lord Krishna said "KALEN MAHATA YOGONASHTA PRATAP "Some invaluable yoga got lost or decayed on account of lapse of time Our preceptors were spiritual leaders as well as scientists. The word Rishi itself means an inventor. These sages did the research based on scientific observations and recorded their findings in the vedas and other ancient texts. Whatever was conceived in the form of a science was highly complex In the interest of mankind however these sages translated their findings in a language which could be understood by non scientists who it is a sad fact that link between knowledge are missing A commerce graduate knows little about science and vice versa In astrological field most of the astrologer do not know science. Those who know science do not know astrology. Those who know both have not tried to link it.

Shri CV. Raman eminent scientists and Nobel Prize Winner once had to attend a dinner hosted by scientists One of the gentleman declared De Raman will not attend the dinner on account of a Lunar eclipse as he will be busy in meditation Everyone wanted but he disappointed the gathering The next day another gentleman who had attended the party asked "Sir you are a scientist, how is it that you did not attend the dinner on account of lunar eclipse Dr. Raman said "Science observation without faith lior astrology is faith without observation.