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The Need of The Hour-Rethinking Astrological Dogmas
From Editor’s Desk
Principia Astrologia is a dream endeavour—a sacred mission born out of our collective vision and inspired by the profound wisdom of AstroMaster Shri U. K. Jha. Often viewed as a critic, in truth he is a bold guardian of the values and integrity of the seers’ astrology. His sharp critiques are not for fame or argument, but for restoring the lost horizon of Vaidik Astrology, as he often describes it.
If we look back into the fading past, we find many broken threads—where the original foundations of the Shāstra were tampered with or forgotten. In such times of confusion and distortion, where does one go to rediscover the true spirit of the ancient scriptures? AstroMaster constantly reminds us that the answer lies in the grammar of core astrology—the deep logic, structure, and wisdom encoded by the Rishis. This was the foundation of the Secrets of Astrology Mission, where he exposed misconceptions, clarified misinterpreted doctrines, and reintroduced the fresh, spiritual fragrance of Vaidik Astrology.
Today, however, in an increasingly market-driven astrology, we see the proliferation of sub-branches based on snapshot techniques, crash courses, and fast-track certifications. Such approaches—superficial and incomplete—were once fiercely challenged and neutralised during the Great B.V. Raman Era. But over time, it seems a silent consensus emerged between various modern designers of astrology, allowing the field to become increasingly technique-centric and commercially driven.
This shift has been further accelerated by the app-based astrology industry, where predictions are delivered at lightning speed—often at the cost of depth, accuracy, and spiritual integrity. In this scenario, the biggest challenge now is the speed of prediction—how to deliver meaningful astrological insights quickly, without compromising the core principles of the Shāstra.
This is the need of the hour: to synchronise and transfer the eternal knowledge of Vaidik Astrology into a performance-oriented, application-based framework—suited for today’s fast-paced world, yet rooted in truth.
There is certainly room for debate between what is “right” and what is “marketable,” but at the heart of the matter lies a question that every teacher, institution, and mentor must ask themselves:
Are we truly preparing our students to survive and succeed in this new astrology era? And if not, are we silently denying them the right to earn their livelihood through this noble knowledge?
This is an alarming situation that must be addressed with urgency by the true thinkers of Vaidik Astrology. There is a pressing need to design structured, system-based, and applied astrology programs—not just to preserve the tradition, but to empower new astrologers who wish to work professionally, online or offline, with integrity and competence.
The real challenge is not just knowledge—but speed with depth, technique with tradition, and performance with principle.
We humbly call upon all the legends of the field to take necessary steps to safeguard Vaidik Astrology in this modern era.
With utmost gratitude, we thank all the mentors and torchbearers who continue to guide this mission and enrich our magazine, Principia Astrologia:
Shri U. K. Jha, Shri Krishna Rao Daund , Shri Rishi Kumar Shukla, Shri Daya Shankar, Shri Sanjay Jha, Shri Jatinder Pal Singh Sandhu, Shri Upendra Bhadoriya, Shri Ajai Bhambi, Shri Manoj Pathak, Shri Anupam Kapil, and Shri Hemant Bhatt.,Shri Dipesh Patel
Your knowledge and guidance are the foundation upon which we build our journey forward.
