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- Meteorology vs. Astrology – Why this hypocrisy by Media
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Wikipedia defines Meteorology as
the interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere. In simple terms, this
is the science of assessing weather, especially its changes.
Further, you can find Department
of Meteorology in every country, who assess weather of that country and informs
public for their welfare. India also has such a Department, whose role becomes
more important in view of our dependence on Monsoon. Equipped with the power of
Super Computers and Satellites, they are supposed to give reasonably accurate
forecast about the rains.
Actually, what happens? Just like
earlier years, this year also Indian Meteorology Department has issued at least
twenty forecasts about the arrival of Monsoon, every time repudiating earlier
forecast. No reason that Indian Public takes forecasts made by Meteorology Department,
more of a joke instead of taking as
useful and reliable information. We are yet to hear a forecast from this
Department, which will actually come into reality.
As far as forecast of monsoon is
concerned, there is another competitor of Meteorology Department. This is not a
Government Department. Actually, Government has nothing to do with it. This is
the Science of Astrology. Many might object the use of word ‘Science’ with
Astrology, but what to do? I also want to object using this word with
Meteorology, keeping in view their performance.
There is a great tradition of
weather forecast in a specific branch of Astrology, called ‘Mundane Astrology’.
A lengthy and detailed system, which if followed, is supposed to give you the
clear-cut picture of upcoming Monsoon. Monsoon forecasting in the ‘Mundane
Astrology’ involves some simple exercises like making and analyzing horoscope
at the time of transit of Sun at a particular degree (occurring normally on
21-22 June as per Indian Astrology); and some not so simple exercises like
deciding pregnancy of clouds by observing the whole environment daily and
noting down even minor changes.
And all this labor for what?
Environment of each day decides what will happen exactly after six and half
months. Therefore, if you want forecast Monsoon accurately, then you will have
to start all this sky gazing at least six and half months back. Whoosh!
Being an Astrologer having acute
interest in ‘Mundane Astrology’, but not wanting to make a lot of expenditure
on Sun Screen Lotions, I preferred easier options and thought that I may settle
with not so accurate predictions.
Since 2002, I am working on the
dates for arrival of Monsoon and to my amazement; results were always much much
better than those provided by Meteorology Department were. In majority of
cases, there was not a variance of more than two days. Even, deadly floods in
Kosi River flowing in the Bihar State were clearly predicted.
There is a general allegation
against the astrological predictions that they are made in very vague manner,
latter to be interpreted in a desirable way. So, what we did this year. My
friend, Nadeem Naqvi prepared a press release regarding Monsoon, on the basis
of Email sent to him by me. In the Press Release, which was apparently sent to
all Media houses, it was clearly earmarked that ‘Monsoon will only arrive after
27th June’.
What happened really? The great
scientists of Meteorology Department had predicted that Monsoon will arrive on
10th June. Just guess the date of arrival of Monsoon. Whether it
arrived on 10th June, 15th June, 20th June or
30th June? Just guess; make a wild guess.
Actually, Monsoon arrived on 28th
June. Forecast was 100% accurate. Should
I celebrate and laugh? No, actually I am weeping and worried about my
contribution as an Indian Citizen, in the billions of Rupees being spent on Meteorology
Department. I think they should refund me my share in this expenditure. What is
your opinion?
Whether I am reincarnation of
Paul, the late octopus; or just borrowed some special powers from that famous
Baba, who comes on TV. Nothing like these, I just prepared a horoscope as
described above and did some
calculations on the basis of planetary interrelationships and movements; and lo!
I got the date. So simple.
The story does not end here. All
the media houses, to whom the press release was forwarded, preferred to ignore
and overlook above predictions. Had this forecast been made by Meteorology Department
after spending billions of Rupees, it would have grabbed Headlines or no one
knows, probably it would have made breaking news.
Since forecast was made by an
astrologer; since it was based on astrological principles; since not even a
penny of Government or public was spent on it; it was not worth even mentioning.
Why this hypocrisy on the part of media? Whom they are afraid to?
Now, an information on a serious
note. I am working on a Monsoon Forecast Module, which will be able to forecast
dates and quantum of Monsoon, initially state wise and at a later stage, city
wise. It is my guesstimate that throughout India, at least five hundred
astrologers are seriously working on the Monsoon Forecast. I request all these
great scientists to come under an umbrella, in the interest of nation and
humanity.
This is a mammoth exercise, which
will require a lot of time, efforts and money. I also propose that ‘AHWAAN’ (Association for Human Welfare And Awakening the Nation), a Public
Charitable Trust, promoted by me, will bear the expenses in preparing such a
module, until we are able to get substantial funds from any source.
There is
nothing greater than HOPE. So, I am hoping and what about you?
Note: All the
dates regarding dates of Monsoon as well as forecast of Meteorology Department
have been taken from Times of India/ Hindustan Times Group Publications.