Esoteric Principles Of Vedic Astrology by Bepin Behari

Author:Bepin Behari
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd

The Vedic astrology has named the seventh zodiacal sign as Tula. Other names given to it are more or less synonyms of this word. The various names such as Tauli (weigher), Vanika (merchant), Yuka (joined) and Tula (scale) are more or less related words. Even the word Libra which has Latin derivative, means pound weight or pound sterling in English. But what do they weigh, or what do they balance? Why did the ancient seers suddenly put such an inert symbol at this stage of egoic growth, while all other symbols had been living entities, even the two other inert symbols namely Dhanu, (Sagittarius) and Kumbha (Aquarius) are action-oriented signs. The geometrical symbol of Libra is a horizontal straight line over which one finds two short straight lines joined in the middle by a semi circle bulging upward. We have earlier examined the significance of horizontal and vertical lines, and the different segments of a circumference. The horizontal line in the way it is represented here, points out that the feminine aspect of the being is not motivated by the craving for further involvement in matter. There is a radical change in consciousness which is receptive. If the male component of the being is interested in immaterialisation, it would not deny or refuse its advance but by itself, it is in the state of neutrality. The urge for any kind of positive activity at the stage seems to be in abeyance; the vertical line is not present in the symbol. The feminine nature of the ego is in the state of complete inertia.

In Libra one horizontal line is of the normal length, but the other one has been broken into two halves. The male aspect of the ego, represented in philosophical discussions as Purusha, has almost abandoned its active role. It is very much in the same stage of psychological inaction as Arjuna on the battlefield where he feels the futility of all material attainments. The creativity of the person in the cosmic drama has become fragmented.

The link between the fragmented portions of life is stabilised by the semi-circular segment of the circumference. The segment joins the Great Deep, the Anant Kshira-Sagar, the ocean of pure essence, from which all forms of life have arisen, to its ultimate form of manifestation. One end of the segment is at the very end of the beginning, the fragmented godhood in latency and the other end at the final achievement, the fruition, at the end of the journey. The articulation of that which is contained in the egoic consciousness is the very mission of every life’s manifestation.

The segment joining the two halves of the line represents the real crux of Libra. It points out to the great upsurge of the inner quest, there is strong dissatisfaction with the existing situation. The individual does not find that the life conditions as available to him are satisfying. He wants to know the purpose of his life. He wants to articulate his inner urges, the inner purpose of his life.

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