We have stated earlier that when the time is ripe, the soul is then directed to such parents
who, through their genes, and through the environment in which they live, would be able to give
that body its required character.
Now we will look at the issue of timing the event of birth. Here we need to go into a deep and
complex mechanism that works like clockwork with a precision unknown to human mind.
The Moment of its First Contact with the Environment of this Earth
By Time here we refer to soul’s breathing its first breath on this earth. That is, the moment
of its first contact with the environment of this earth, out of the protection of the mother’s
womb.
With such extraordinary finesse and precision this is designed by the Creator that no human
super-computer would come anywhere near, even at miles distance from it.
Before proceeding a few basics
Before proceeding we need to understand few other basics; then only the examples that will be presented hereafter, will make some sense.
I am describing these to a Commoner and in a language that he will understand
While describing we are not seeking precision of expression but we seek simplicity of expression so that complex phenomenon, if not understood, at least does not fail to create some intelligible impression.
Understanding the Sky
We see the sky above us. We also see the stars and planets above us in the sky. We cannot
recognize them but we have heard or read that astronomers can do so.
If astronomers can do that then there is some scientific basis to it for, at least, astronomy
is recognized as a science.
Definitive methodology in place
So the first thing we take for granted is that there is a definitive methodology in place to recognize various positions in the sky, which to us ordinary people could be baffling.
Scientifically identifiable divisions of the Sky
So we first come to this acceptance that there are specific divisions of the sky that are astronomically identifiable by the position of Fixed Stars.
Understanding a “Star in the Sky”, as you would understand a “House in the City”
Now these are fixed stars, they are not mobile; they do not change their position in the
sky as planets do.
Therefore, a particular segment of the sky can be easily identified by the position of that
particular star.
That position, for simplicity sake, is like the position of our house,
which does not move away form its original location when we return home at the end of the day;
we find our house situated at the same place and our family inside it.
As a house has a fixed address in the city, similarly a star has a fixed address in the sky.
Therefore, we are not speaking of imaginary segments of the unlimited sky, but of clearly identifiable
places in this limitless sky.
Nakshatr' and Star are not the same
• We will find reference to Nakshatr in what will follow hereafter, and therefore it is necessary
to clarify that Nakshatr is not Sanskrit equivalent of star.
• A Nakshatr may comprise of more than one fixed star.
Understanding a “Raashi in the Sky” as you would understand a “Zone in the City”
As a city can be divided into several zones similarly the sky is also divided into several zones for identification purposes. The positions of these zones do not change. Let us call them Raashi instead of zones for our purposes.
Now it is necessary to understand here that within each zone there can be many stars. In other words, within each Raashi there can be more than one Nakshatr. Think of it something like many houses inside a zone within a city.
In a city we have each zone with well-defined parameters; similarly, in the sky each Raashi has its well-defined ambit.
In the city each block comprising couple of buildings has a predefined area and that is available in the municipal records; similarly, in the sky each Nakshatr has predefined area and that is available in astronomical records. For purposes of identification, each Nakshatr has been given a name, as we have given names to fixed stars and planets. It is somewhat like giving a name to a person or a house.
The addresses of these Nakshatrs are mentioned in terms of degrees in the sky. We will be using Sanskrit names of Nakshatrs.
It is also important to note that all references to the time of birth are in relation to moon, not to sun. There will be references to moon’s position in the sky and therefore, it may be relevant to recapitulate that moon is mobile, changes its position in the sky and therefore, at one day it may be seen in one Nakshatr and the next day it may have moved to the next Nakshatr.
Through many births a soul acquires a complex character of conflicting traits
Let us now look at the case of a Kshatriya. In its purest form, a Kshatriya may be Kshatriya by birth [born in Kshatriya family], Kshatriya by physical qualities, Kshatriya by mental makeup; thus Kshatriya in totality. But with many births, it does not retain this purity. In every birth, it absorbs different Gun (traits) from the environment of this earth. These Gun(s) then reflect through its Karm (deeds). Over many births, it builds up a reservoir of conflicting (good and bad) Gun and Karm. This makes its composite character a complex one. Thus, it does not remain in its purest form, as described above. This, entitles it for different levels of birth during different incarnations. For instance, if its (soul’s) Karm had been more of Saatvic nature, then it would graduate towards an environment, which would ensure its further growth towards spiritual quests. In a situation like that, it may have many attributes of Kshatriya, but mental makeup of a Braahman. We know of king-rishis like Janak and VishwaaMitr. We will describe what Saatvic is in a subsequent work. Similarly, it may have many attributes of Kshatriya, but the mental makeup of a Vaishya, or a Shoodr, or even a butcher.
Mechanism that would govern the Timing of Birth for each Soul
Now we discuss, in a very broad manner, the mechanism that governs timing of birth, for such souls. In these discussions, we are not seeking precision, instead we are attempting at providing an indication, so that readers have a rough idea.
I am not here to teach you the highly developed ancient science of astrology. My objective is to remove the dread1 of ignorance that grips your psyche. It is just an opportunity to get a feel of the highly complex mechanism described in simple language. No more, no less. And that too, only if you care to.
• In all following examples here, the timing of birth essentially refers to the moment when
a soul breathes its first breath on this earth encased in a human body.
• And when we talk about Raashi or Nakshatr and degrees we are essentially referring to moon’s
position (not sun’s position) in “that address of the sky” at the time of birth.
1 Like one of those wholly convent educated (and later foreign educated) modern learned guy once referred to horoscope as horrorscope thinking that he made a very wise crack but he realized not that it spoke of nothing but his ignorance. Elsewhere I shall narrate to you the story of Sir Isaac Newton and then you will realize how foolish these modern educated wise cracks are.
Broad indications of Timing of Birth of a Kshatriya born with Conflicting Traits
A Kshatriya with Braahman mental makeup would be born under PoorvPhaalguni Nakshatr between
13° 21’ and 26° 40’ in Sinh Raashi or PoorvAashaarh Nakshatr between 13° 21’ and 26° 40’ in
Dhanu Raashi. A Kshatriya with Braahman mental makeup will tend to function better in providing
the nation a just and fair administration with a thrust towards education and moral values,
with support towards religion, and with prudent strategic planning.
A Kshatriya with Kshatriya mental makeup would be born under UttarPhaalguni Nakshatr between
26° 41’ and 30° in Sinh Raashi or UttarAashaarh Nakshatr between 26° 41’ and 30° in Dhanu Raashi.
A Kshatriya with Kshatriya mental makeup will tend to function better in providing the nation
a safe environment for its subjects, who may live in a secured state, and a powerful state towards
which enemies may not make advances.
A Kshatriya with Shoodr mental makeup would be born under Magha Nakshatr between 0° and 13°
20’ in Sinh Raashi. A Kshatriya with Shoodr mental makeup will tend to function better in the
army as a soldier, serving well, fighting for the nation, giving his life when necessary.
A Kshatriya with Servant mental makeup would be born under Chitra Nakshatr between 0° and 6°
40’ in Tula Raashi. A Kshatriya with Servant mental makeup will tend to function better in the
army cooking food for the soldiers, doing their laundry, etc.
A Kshatriya with Butcher mental makeup would be born under Swaati Nakshatr between 6° 41’ and
20° in Tula Raashi or under Mool Nakshatr between 0° and 13° 20’ in Dhanu Raashi. A Kshatriya
with Butcher mental makeup will tend to function better in the army that would tend to destroy
other civilizations, their culture, their universities, etc.
A Kshatriya with Mlechchh mental makeup would be born under Vishaakha Nakshatr between 20° 1’
and 30° in Tula Raashi. Mlechchh refers to a misfit amongst defined categories.
These are some broad examples of conflicting traits that such a Kshatriya born would display in its earthly character. A real-life situation today may require a much more complex detailing because through the passage of many births a soul acquires a very complex character comprising of conflicting traits
Such mixed Varn souls would require parents of mixed Varn to give them appropriate genes
A soul passing through the passage of innumerable births, having acquired complex character of its own, would naturally require parents of mixed Varn, who would be able to give appropriate genes to the body of such child. So, all this is interrelated, inter-dependent, one influencing the other, and part of a complex cyclic process that can be given full effect to, through the course of numerous births. These are by no means exhaustive but only illustrative of a highly complex phenomenon of unimaginable magnitude that works with such a fine mathematical precision that could be beyond human comprehension. The Creator who can create innumerable life forms, and within that while looking at just one life form, which is of humans, we find each product (each human), as unique in itself.
The Free Will was NOT given to us for meddling with the System of Creation
It is we humans that meddle with the system of creation. The Creator has given us free will so that we can navigate ourselves through the course of our life towards our final destination2 - Journey to the Supreme Soul. But we choose to use it to interfere with the fundamental structure and thereby, bid good-bye to the base simplicity in the system, and let it complicate itself by mathematical principle of permutations and combinations. Complexities thus grow to enormous levels, and in the process we destroy the system through ages that follow; and as with time every thing must decay, so does the base structure.
Nevertheless the System takes into account all your meddling and deals with them effectively
All your meddling get captured and recorded into the database of which no human created comparison is possible. And all those variations are given due effect to when the system designs a by-product. Think of the Nature’s process or Ishwar’s Creation phenomenon as the system. Think of the new born character as the by-product. Think of all the meddling3 as Karm of prior births. How the timing and place of birth determination gives all these variables their due effect is something that can be explained further by similar examples as given earlier by expanding that horizon. But then, it will go beyond the scope of this work and therefore, let us wait for another work4 which may attempt to provide you with some insight into the mechanism. However, I have nothing to tell them for whom this Creation process is a random affair.
2 Recommended further reading ISBN 978-81-89990-04-6 “Vidhata”
3 & 4 Recommended further reading ISBN 978-81-89990-04-6 “Vidhata”
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