Astronomy, ahoy!

 With the Chandrayan reaching the unexplored South Pole of the moon, such an astronomical wonder should have generated a huge curiosity as well. It is a surprise it has not created much stir though. Well, most Indians appear busy with debates such as the ISRO scientists and technologists visiting the Tirupati Devasthanam or the Puttaparthy Temple or bowing down before Maa Anandamayi, and so on. 

Well, anyways, what is this astronomical wonder I am referring to? Oh, yes, the Planet Saturn is so close to the earth that its rings can be seen with the naked eye as well, apparently. I tried to. One must go outside the city with some clean space and clear air, right?

The Saturn is indeed a unique planet. It is the second largest in our solar system, the largest one being the Jupiter for sure. The Saturn, however, is special because of its  unique rings and, oh, yes, its multiple, in fact, hundred moons. 

The gaseous planet is full of hydrogen, while the moons are aqueous, that is, water rich. For all one knows, soon there might be Saturn sub-stations that send to the parched earth water, and the much needed hydrogen as fuel. There is no knowing! Imagination, supported by intelligent  technology, can achieve astronomical feats now, literally!

Well, at times, one wonders though why such a beautiful planet is a malevolent influence according to astrology. I would not know much as my knowledge in this area is quite limited. There must be better equipped minds who might be able to throw light on the astrological perception of the satanic Saturn!

In a way, this anomaly takes us back to the debate posed passingly in the first paragraph of our blog today. Which one is the truth? Astrology? Astronomy?  May be, one could argue that each one has its valency and beauty as per the personal belief system. I would not know much, though the very thought of the beautiful planet Saturn excites me, while I respect the pure mind that chants the Shani shloka for the welfare of his/her babies! 

Pratima@Bliss it is to thank astronomy/ blessed find its devotees astrology! Two ways to reach out to the Saturn! Each one has its own unique fun!