A lame man can move mountains. A dumb man can compose eloquent poetry… don’t limit yourself ,  but equally be content in devotional services,  whatever they may be .

The implications of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta pointing out the calculations of astrology by not properly understanding the scheduled movements of planets .

“Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura’s pointed out the flaws in astrological calculations, particularly regarding the failure to properly account for the precession of the equinoxes (the moving zodiac/ayanamsa) versus the fixed stars (sidereal), has several significant implications. His, and later A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s, critiques were aimed at shifting the focus from material fatalism to absolute dependence on spiritual, transcendental activity. 

Here are the key implications of his stance:

• Correction of “Fixed” vs. “Moving” Planets (Ayanamsa): Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati highlighted that conventional astrology often ignored the shift between the tropical (ayan) and sidereal (nirayan) zodiacs. By insisting on precise, mathematically sound calculations (as in the Surya-siddhanta), he underscored that neglecting the precession of the equinoxes (the moving planets/constellations) makes astronomical calculations outdated and inaccurate.
• Marginalization of Fate and Materialism: The fundamental implication is that relying on astrological charts, which are based on “material karma,” is a sign of immature understanding. He emphasized that a devotee is not bound by mundane stellar influences. Astrology, at best, applies to the material body, but the soul is free.
• Emphasis on “Transcending” Rather than “Managing” Karma: Instead of using astrology to calculate the best time for material actions (a key focus in the materialist world), Bhaktisiddhanta taught that one should transcend planetary influence altogether through surrender to God (Krishna).
• The Inadequacy of “Blind” Astrology: By highlighting these calculation errors, he pointed out that many practitioners of astrology are incompetent, leading people to “bogus” conclusions.
• Superiority of Spiritual Action: The ultimate implication is that the Sankirtan movement (congregational chanting) is the only truly effective “remedy” in the Kali-yuga, as it directly acts on the soul and alters destiny, rendering even “accurate” astrological predictions unnecessary. “
• Many devotees  are overly concerned and place a great emphasis on their astrological situations  as something very important to take account of . Some of them overly concern themselves and make it their astrological business to try to avoid suffering and look forward to happy astrological happiness and their influences  . It is not a real concern for serious devotees who cultivate trancendental consciousness and serve the pure Vaisnavas , for them trancendental consciousness predominants . The Smarta Brahminical classes always overly rely on  misinterpreted tools and misinterpreted sastra in order to reassure themselves , and they rely on karma rather than trancendance .  If they approach trancendance,  they ask for material benefits , so not so smart . They do not have sufficient faith or an understanding of what devotional activities are really offering .   Individuals within the confines of matter and a set of karmic synchronicities are meant to climb out of karma by devotion . A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada said, “Clap your hands before the Deities everything changes “
• Prarabdha and Aprarabdha karmic destinations both change . The smarta thinker can not understand these types of devotional sciences
• http://www.thevedicspectator.com

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