Sachinism Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 MUMBAI: Astrology has been debunked by most world scientists including India's renowned physicist Prof. Yash Pal. However, it is "science" in India. The Bombay High Court reaffirmed this on Thursday when it dismissed a PIL that had challenged astrology as science. The PIL was filed by an NGO, Janhit Manch that had sought action against 'fake' astrologers, tantriks, practitioners of Vastu shastra etc. "So far as prayer related to astrology is concerned, the Supreme Court has already considered the issue and ruled that astrology is science. The court had in 2004 also directed the universities to consider if astrology science can be added to the syllabus. The decision of the apex court is binding on this court," observed the judges. The judges also took on record an affidavit submitted by the Union government. The Centre had in its affidavit stated that astrology is 4000 years old 'trusted science' and the same does not fall under the preview of The Drugs and Megical Remedies Act (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954. "The said Act does not cover astrology and related sciences. Astrology is a trusted science and is being practiced for over 4000 years," said an affidavit filed by Dr R Ramakrishna, deputy drug controller (India), west zone. "The said Act is aimed at prohibiting misleading advertisements relating to drugs and magic remedies. The Act does not cover and / or relate to astrology and / or allied sciences like Palmistry, Vaastu Shastra etc. In view thereof, a purported ban on practices promoting astrology and related sciences sought by the petitioner, which is a time tested science more than 4000 years old is totally misconceived and unjustifiable," says the affidavit. The (PIL) filed by Janhit Manch and its convener Bhagwanji Raiyani, along with his associate Dattaram Kumkar, had questioned the validity of predictions by many well-known astrologers. The PIL, which ran into more than 100 pages pointed to several cases, including that of Indira Gandhi and Charan Singh becoming prime ministers, despite opposite predictions. Representing the Union government, advocate Advait Sethna told the court that even the SC had accepted that astrology was a science and many universities had included it as a subject. Advocate for Maharashtra government, Bharat Mehta too supported the stand taken by the Union government. Mehta submitted an affidavit filed by the food and drugs administration (FDA) department which said that necessary action is being taken against the guilty under the Drugs and Megical Remedies Act. The PIL had urged the authorities to ban articles, advertisements, episodes and practices promoting astrology and its related subjects like vastu, reiki, feng shui, tarot, palmistry, zodiac signs and rashifal. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Astrology-is-a-science-Bombay-HC/articleshow/7418795.cms
ravishingravi Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 I have studied it to a limited extent and I buy it. Not 100% accurate though.
punjabi_khota Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 I have studied it to a limited extent and I buy it. Not 100% accurate though. :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:
ravishingravi Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 Khotey, smileys are meant to be an add on with opinions. So enlighten me with your distinguished opinion.
Desi Cartman Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 brb, getting my suraksha kavach .. Does this mean that I should follow what sadhus say everyday on TV. Few weeks ago according to these sadhus all leos should have worn red clothes and held ladoo in one hand and prayed to Ganesha
punjabi_khota Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 Khotey' date=' smileys are meant to be an add on with opinions. So enlighten me with your distinguished opinion.[/quote'] No, instead you should enlighten us why you 'buy' astrology. Because maybe, all of us will have a bridge to sell you, which you will probably buy too. :two_thumbs_up:
Zelig Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 One astrologer said, "I'll become a doctor". :((
DomainK Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 One astrologer said' date=' "I'll become a doctor". :(([/quote'] One great well known astrologer had predicted three things about me when I was a kid: 1. I would become an engineer. 2. I would earn a lot of money. 3. I would live to be 90+ 1 has been proved wrong as I have ended up in the field of advertising. I hope the second one comes true.
f.b.m Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 I can finally get a j0r|3 in science then :pray:
varun Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 I have studied it to a limited extent and I buy it. Not 100% accurate though. I'm curious too. What percentage would you say is it accurate, and is that based on your own personal experience ? And do you find any scientific reasoning behind astrology ?
CSK Fan Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 How can something made up with some mythical planets(Rahu, ketu) and which has not taken into account the change in stars over thousands of years, be accurate? What is the underlying science behind Astrology?
Ram Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 As Christopher Hitchens so effectively put it, Science and Religion/faith are two separate non-overlapping majesteria. We cant have our kids learn about the solar system, stars, planets, satellites, milky, galaxies etc. at school, and then come home listen to some fabriacted beliefs about how their day tomorrow is going to be bad because Raahu is not aligned with Ketu I don’t care who reads what, but I do have a big problem when the taxpay money of MY family goes into subsidizing these blatantly charlatan universities that peddle first-rate nonsense in the name of pseudo science.
punjabi_khota Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 How can something made up with some mythical planets(Rahu' date=' ketu) and which has not taken into account the change in stars over thousands of years, be accurate? [b']What is the underlying science behind Astrology? Dude if astrology has a science behind it, then all the physicists in the world might as well give up their research and try some alternate professions. :hysterical: It is very shameful and disgusting that the high court would lend legitimacy to it. :((
The Outsider Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 LOL! Courts are now deciding what is science and what is not. Appeasement of delusional Hindu sentiments!
Zelig Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 One great well known astrologer had predicted three things about me when I was a kid: 1. I would become an engineer. 2. I would earn a lot of money. 3. I would live to be 90+ 1 has been proved wrong as I have ended up in the field of advertising. I hope the second one comes true. At least, you went on and graduated..I've quit my studies :sniffle:
punjabi_khota Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 At least' date=' you went on and graduated..I've quit my studies :sniffle:[/quote'] :hmmm:
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