What does Gita say about astrology?

Bhagavat Gita does not say anything about astrology and numerology. In simple terms, it talks about a concept of absolute truth. Since the concept is beyond words and thoughts, all a human being can do is only to act, in accordance with the principles of dharma.

What is the purpose of Vastu Shastra?

Vastu Shastra (VS) is an ancient Hindu system of architecture and design that also embodies traditional Buddhist beliefs. It literally means the ‘science of dwelling’ and aims to achieve harmony and prosperous living by eliminating negative energies and enhancing the positive ones.

What Swami Vivekananda said about astrology?

If a star disturbs my life, it would not be worth a cent. You will find that astrology and all these mystical things are generally signs of a weak mind; therefore as soon as they are becoming prominent in our minds, we should see a physician, take good food and rest.

Is marriage astrology true?

During Kundli matching, the horoscopes of the bride and groom are matched to ascertain whether their married life will be happy and successful. If 18 or more points match, it makes a good marriage and if the matches are below 18 points, then the marriage is not approved by astrology.

Where is the Bhagavad Gita found in the Mahabharata?

The Bhagavad Gita manuscript is found in the sixth book of the Mahabharata manuscripts – the Bhisma-parvan. Therein, in the third section, the Gita forms chapters 23–40, that is 6.3.23 to 6.3.40. The Bhagavad Gita is often preserved and studied on its own, as an independent text with its chapters renumbered from 1 to 18.

What is the difference between Brahma Sutra and Bhagavad Gita?

The Brahma sutras constitute the Nyāya prasthāna or the “starting point of reasoning canonical base”, while the Principal Upanishads constitute the Sruti prasthāna or the “starting point of heard scriptures”, and the Bhagavad Gita constitutes the Smriti prasthāna or the “starting point of remembered canonical base”.

Why is the Bhagavad Gita called the song of God?

The Gita in the title of the text “Bhagavad Gita” means “song”. Religious leaders and scholars interpret the word “Bhagavad” in a number of ways. Accordingly, the title has been interpreted as “the Song of God” by the theistic schools, “the Song of the Lord”, “the Divine Song”, and “Celestial Song” by others.

What is the Bhagavad Gita’s view on the renunciation of monks?

The Bhagavad Gita’s synthetic answer recommends that one must resist the “either-or” view, and consider a “both-and” view. It states the dharmic householder can achieve the same goals as the renouncing monk through “inner renunciation”, that is “motiveless action”.