PROFILE OF A MARINE ENGINEER WITH A STELLAR MISSION

Section - B 18. Prof. S P . VAIDY A

Date of Birth : 11 - 09 - 1933 T im e of Birth : 09 : 04 :00 Pla c e of Birth : Raja pur, Ind ia Latitud e : 16:40 N Longitud e : 73:31 E

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Mumbai, , Maharashtra, India Prof. Anthony Writer, Jyotisha Bharati, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai

PROFILE OF A MARINE ENGINEER WITH A STELLAR MISSION

PROFILE OF A MARINE ENGINEER WITH A STELLAR MISSION

A Very Special Case For All Of Us at Jyotisha Bharati, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai. Prof. S. P. Vaidya was a very popular and knowledgeable personality at the Bharatya Vidya Bhavan for more than two decades. He was an excellent teacher and speaker with immense knowledge of the stars which he used to observe from the Caltex Oil tankers that used to circle around the oceans of the earth and in that process he has touched all the five continents of the earth, his total voyage extending up to 286000 nautical miles since 15th April 1957. The data obtained on his varied interests and achievements are given below in brief: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Artificial satellite tracking from January 1961. Visited Planetariums at Osaka (Japan) Visited Australian Museum in Sydney Honorary guide at Nehru Planetarium since 1978 Participates in lectures and exhibitions at the Colaba Observatory, Mumbai. Wrote an article on the Moon prior to Moon Landing in July 1969. Met Russian spacemen Major Yuri Gagrin of Russia, American trio to land on the Moon in Apollo 11 and Commander Youri Malyshev of the first Indo-Soviet Joint Space Flight. Received sets of 5 medals from Russia for an Exhibtion on Space. A regular observer of the Blue Moon, Moon Bow, Comets, Migratory birds, Meteor showers, Total solar eclipse (16.2.1980), Flying Saucers and all related phenomena concerning astronomy , especially related to astrology. He has very good knowledge on health, face reading and body massage. He teaches swimming to children regularly. Has delivered over 2000 lectures on space, satellites, health, astronomy so far.

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George Bernard Shaw once said: if you want to learn, then take half a dozen voyages. Prof. Vaidya was a lover of nature too and for such a noble soul the lines of William Wordsworth are more appropriate:One impulse from the vernal wood, can teach you more of men, of moral evil and good than all the sages can I can assure the honourable professor that every meeting with us (both the professors and the staff), either in the college, Dhanu, Golwad, or elsewhere brings in new knowledge and we will cherish them in our memory forever.

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His ascendant falls on Spica conjunct his ascendant lord Venus on Arctarus, his Moon on Aldaberan (Rohini) and the Sun conjunct Mercury one Asterion in the eleventh house, along with Neptune (significator of sea voyages) along with Alsuhail, a star of many voyages withprosperity. The presence of Mars in the ascendant ( in Scorpio) on the star of Alphecca(11^

H 21) indicating many travels by water in early life and in a watery sign, with Pluto, the
dispositor of Mars in the tenth house indicates his occupation of a boiler attendant fireman, as 2, 6, 10 form the financial trinity. Cancer fall on fthe tenth cus showing rich travels and voyages. Cancer is the sign of the Cosmic Mother who nourishes all humanity at her breast. It symbolizes the ocean; the restless, tossing waves, the insistent one. Pluto on Procyon conjunct the tenth cusp shows a restless and passionate traveller, that transforms his whole life. Pluto is sextile the Sun (lord of XIth in the XIth) and Mercury (lord of IXth and XIIth) indicating long distance travel and distant lands. With the above brief biographic sketch and introduction let us see how the fixed stars had an impact on the life of Prof, Vaidya.

Fixed Stars On The Angles:

1. Ascendant on a)Spica (25^ G 26.08`) in the constellation of Alpha virgo and of the nature of Venus and Mars, gives great and lasting preferment. Robson says that it gives unbounded good fortune, happiness, ecclesiastical preferment, unexpected honor or advancement beyond native's hopes or capacity if rising or on the culmination. With Venus benefits from friends, social success. b) Arcturus (23^ G 18`) (prosperity by navigation and voyages) in the constellation of Alpha Bootees and of the nature of Mars and Jupiter. The constellation gives prosperity from work, strong desires, a tendency to excess, a fondness for rural pursuits, together with some liking for occultism. Robson says that it gives riches, honors, high renown, self-determination and prosperity by navigation and voyages. c) Nekkar (23^ G 18`) in the constellation of Beta Bootees and of the nature of Mercury and Saturn. Liking for occultism. 2. Nadir on Sulaphat (21^ J 00`):According to Ptolemy Lyra (a musical instrument) is like Venus and Mercury. It is said to give an harmonious, poetical and developed nature, fond of music and apt in science and art, 3. Descendant on Acamar (22^ A 20`) indicating many travels, in the constellation of Theta Eridanus and of the nature of Jupiter. According to Ptolemy all the stars with the exception of Achernar are like Saturn. Eridanus gives a love of knowledge and science, much travel and many changes. Page
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Culmination of a)Gomeisa (21^ D 16`) Beta Carnis Major and of the nature of Mars and Mercury. Robson says that it is noteworthy that the ideas of water and drowning seem to be universally associated with this constellation. In addition to the Greek ideas embodied in the legends its Euphratean name was the Water Dog, and its 1. Chinese equivalent Nan Ho, the Southern River, certain of the stars being called Shwuy Wei, a Place of Water b)Muscida (22^ D 06`) falls on the constellation Omicron Ursa Major and of the nature of Mars. Those born at the rising of this constellation will be tamers of wild beasts, that is men to teach bears, bulls and lions to lay aside their fierceness and share in human ways. (Manilius Astronomica 1st century AD). c)Pollux (22^ D 09`) indicating many travels, in the constellation of Beta Gemini and of the nature of Mars. Robson says that on the culmination it gives honor and preferment. The Kamadhenu point falls on Bellatrix (20^ C 01`) indicating prosperity by trade or voyage, particularly abroad. Belaltrix also gives prosperity by Trade and particularly by voyages or abroad.

Fixed Stars On Other Cusps:

IInd cusp falls on Agena (22^ H 54`) in the constellation of Beta Centaurus and of the nature of Venus and Jupiter. Ronson says that it gives position, friendship, refinement, morality, health and honor. Larousse Encyclopedia of Astrology says that it is a significator of success. IIIrd cusp falls on a)Ras Alhague (22^ I 31`) Ebertin says that there are supposedly higher influences attributed to this star, 'though only very few people are able to attune themselves to these influences'. b)Lesath (23^ I 05`) fals on Upsilion Scorpius and of the nature of Mercury and Mars. Ebertin says that if associated with a benefic stellar body and if channeled in the right direction, there is the possibility that the energy associated with the Mars nature can make for marked achievements. Vth cusp falls on a) Sadalsuud (22^ K 28`) in the constellation of Beta Aquarius and of the nature of Mercury and Mars. Allen says that On the Euphrates it was Kakkab Namma, "the Star of Mighty Destiny", that may have given origin to the title of the manzil, as well as to the astrologers' name for it Fortuna Fortunarum. b) Denib Algedi in the constellation of Delat Capriconus and the nature of Saturn and Jupiter. According to Ptolemy it is of the nature of Saturn and Jupiter; and, to Alvidas, of Uranus and Mercury in Aquarius in opposition to Saturn in Leo. It is said to cause beneficence and destructiveness, sorrow and happiness, and life and death

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VIth cusp falls on Sadalbari (22^ L 28`) in the constellation of Mu Pegasus and of the nature of Mars and Mercury. The constellation portends events concerning ships and the ocean and also changes in the weather. VIIIth cusp falls on Zaurak (22^ B 56`) indicating fondness for travel and many travels, in the constellation of Gamma Eridanus. According to Ptolemy all the stars with the exception of Achernar are like Saturn. Eridanus gives a love of knowledge and science, much travel and many changes, a position of authority, but danger of accidents, especially at sea and of drowning. Ebertin says that Zaurak has a Saturnian character. Anyone who has this star connected with a planet in his chart should endeavor not to take life too seriously and put too much weight on everything people say. This person should struggle to overcome melancholy. Otherwise, this star could trigger off fear of death and suicidal tendencies. IXth cusp falls on a)Ensis (22^ C 03`), voyages abroad, in the constellation of Orion and of the nature of Mars and Moon. It is said to give a strong and dignified nature, self-confidence, inconstancy, arrogance, violence, impiety, and prosperity in trade and particularly in voyages or abroad, but danger of treachery and poison. b)Hatsya (22^ C 04`) prosperity in trade and particularly in voyages or abroad, in the constellation of Iota Orion and of the nature of Jupiter and Saturn. Orion will fashion alert minds and agile bodies, souls prompt to respond to duty's call, and hearts which press on with unflagging energy in spite of every trial. c)Alnilam (22^ C 32`) in the constellation of Epsilon Orion, of the nature of Jupiter and Saturn, giving fleeting public honors. d)Meissa (Heka) (22^ C 57`) in the constellation of Lamba Orion and of the nature of Juptier and Saturn indicating prosperity by trade or voyage, particularly abroad. XIIth cusp falls on Alkes (22^ F 38`) in the constellation of Alpha Crater and of the nature of Venus and Mercury. Noonan says that Alkes has always portended eminence to those born under its influence. When rising the star indicates dedicated environmentalists whose love for rivers and streams lead them to be very protective regarding water resources. At a less intense level the native may become a landscape architect, a builder of canals, or in some other manner do business in merchandise connected with water.

The Luminaries On Fixed Stars:

The Sun conjunct Mercury falls on Asterion (16^ F 48`) in the constellation of Beta Canes Venatici and of the nature of Saturn and Venus. Robson says that this constellation gives a love of hunting and a penetrating mind, making those born under it faithful, keen, clever and fond of speculation. Page
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The Moon falls on Alderban (8^ C 51`) indicating many travels, in the constellation of Alpha Taurus and of the nature of Mars. The Hindu Rohini, used for this star and for this 4th nakshatra; "A Red Deer" known also as the "The Star of Ascent". Symbol; a Temple or Wagon Regent. Prajapati was the creator. Ebertin says that it gives extraordinary energy. A star that gives honour through art. Mars falls on a)Mimosa (10^ H 34`) in the constellation of Beta Crux and of the nature of Venus and Jupiter. Ebertin says that this stars gives an inventive mind, intuition, a grasp for the inner nature of one's fellow man. Deeply religious nature connected with mystical and theosophical interests. It is also the star of the astronomers. It is connected with medicine and health. b) Acrux (10^ H 57`) Astrologers and occultists, in the constellation of Alpha crux and of the nature of Jupiter. It is also the star of the astronomers. There can be dormant skills or powers which in order to tap into them may require giving something up, or letting something go; as the Centaur (Centaurus) did in giving up his immortality to Prometheus, as Christ did on the cross when he said "into thy hands I commend my spirit" or forgiving as Christ forgave his persecutors while on the cross. It is also a star that deals with medicine and health. c)Alphecca (11^ H 21`) indicating many travels by water in early life, in the constellation of Alpha Corona Borealis and of the nature of Mercury and Venus. According to Ptolemy it is of the nature of Venus and Mercury, but Alvidas considers it to be like Mars and Mercury. It gives honor, dignity and poetical and artistic ability. Alphecca is also the star that gifts oe with astrology. Venus falls on Arcturus (23^ G 18`), prosperity by navigation and voyages, the perfectionist, in the constellation of Alpha Bootees and of the nature of Jupiter and Mars. In India it is the 15th nakshatra, Swati, "the Good Goer", or perhaps "Sword", but figured as a Coral Bead, Gem, or Pearl; and known there also as Nishtya, "Outcast", possibly from its remote northern situation far outside of the zodiac, whence, from its brilliancy, it was taken to complete the series of Hindu asterisms. Robson says that It gives riches, honors, high renown, self-determination and prosperity by navigation and voyages. Saturn falls on Menkant (11^ H 33`) in the constellation of Theta Centaurus and of the nature of Venus and Mercury. Robson says that it gives love of arms, strong passion, and an energetic nature. Uranus falls on a)Vertex (26^ A 56`) in the constellation of Andromeda and of the nature of Mars and Moon. It causes blindness, injuries to the eyes. b)Alrisha (27^ A 17`) in the constellation Alpha Pisces and of the nature of Mars and Mercury. This star that binds the Fishes together has a unifying influence. Page
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Neptune falls on Alsuhail (10^ F 17`) indicating prosperity in voyages, in the constellation of Lambda Vela and of the nature of Saturn and Jupiter. Robson says that it gives prosperity in trade and voyages. Strength of mind and spirit. Connected to death by drowning. Pluto, conjunct the culmination and also parallel by declination, falls on Procyon(24^ D 24`) indicating a restless and passionate person with many travels in different places, in the constellation of Alpha Canis Minor and of the nature of Mercury and Mars. It makes the native dig into the secrets of the mind. Procyon is a very fortunate star; known to the Mesopotamians as 'The Star of the Crossing of the Water - Dog', as it lies near their River of Heaven, the Milky Way. Procyon foretold wealth and renown, and in all astrology has been much regarded, giving 'Everlasting of the Right, and Good Effect'. It also confers will-power and ability to put thoughts and plans into action. According to Ebertin, Procyon gives drive and a good sharp mind. Linked with positive stellar bodies, success is made greater, but the native, in order to avoid a fiasco, has always to take care not to be imprudent. Especially dangerous is Procyon configured with Mars and Pluto. With the Moon (from the VIIIth) making a trine to Saturn in the IVth and to Jupiter ( in the XIIth), mental discipline with intellectual and spiritual vibrations are channelised through this grand trine, thereby enabling him to utilize the gifts overflowing from the rich harvest of Spica for the benefit of society with an altruistic approach of sharing knowledge so that there is sweetness and light for everyone that comes to gaze at the vault of the heavens that is infinite in knowledge and wonder. Prof. Vaidya has travelled miles and miles over the oceans of the earth, yet he goes on endlessly into the unfathomable ocean of the cosmos with the stars Acrux, Mimosa and Alphecca as his searchlights of the heavens and the power of healing men with his hands vibrating the healing touch. Lead, kindly light ! heal the body with your hands and illuminate our minds with your knowledge.

As he is no more with us, we pray that the Almighty grants him divine bliss in His eternal abode.

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