from an Interview
with K.N. Rao
Question: Your mother and Yogi Bhaskaranandji were your astrological
Gurus. Can you give us a glimpse into your interaction with
them and the learning you derived? Also, can you share some
details of their lives?
KNR: Their method of teaching astrology was the classical
ancient Hindu method. As they analyzed a horoscope, I was
never allowed to keep the horoscope in front of me. I had
to see it once and have a clear visual memory of it. Further
when the analysis proceeded, I was trained to dynamically
visualize the various planets, their aspects, positions etc.
In fact as the training progressed, the verbal analysis would
unfold itself as a visual dance-drama inside of me. Further
I was required to do many of the intricate calculations mentally.
I can unequivocally say that this method of training, more
than any skill per se, has helped me immensely in practicing
astrology. Based on this method of instruction, I later wrote
the book, “Learn Hindu Astrology Easily”, in which
I evolved a mnemonic memory tablet PACDARES. This is an eight-step
analysis scheme that I recommend for every astrologer to follow
before they get into the arena of making predictions.
Yogi Bhaskaranandji
reprinted with permission
Copyright 2006. Vaughn Paul
Manley. All Rights Reserved.
|
