Knowledge of light

According to Hindu teachings, the rotation of planets and position of stars in the astronomical universe have a strong impact on our lives and destinies. Whenever a person is in difficulty, he/she can seek guidance in the light of astrology. Thousands of years old ancient Hindu Vedic astrology, originally known as Jyotish or the knowledge of light, is still very popular.

Traditionally, various kings, maharajas and rulers of the Subcontinent ensured to include Vedic astrologers in their cabinets and valued their advice to perform state matters. It is said that the astrologer associated with Tipu Sultan had warned him in advance at the beginning of the day of his martyrdom and advised him to be careful.

The withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan could destabilize the entire region. I have expressed this concern previously, but my recent meeting with two Hindu Vedic astrologers has astonished me a lot. According to them, the current developments in Afghanistan are actually in favor of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Northern Afghanistan is generally considered a stronghold of anti-Taliban forces in the form of Northern Alliance, but the Taliban’s astonishing success in Badakhshan is undeniable proof of the astrologers’ predictions. “The withdrawal of the US from Afghanistan will not lead to a civil war but to unite the whole of Afghanistan,” the astrologers emphasized.

The ground realities are indicating that after the departure of the United States, a new civil war may break out in Afghanistan; a flood of Afghan refugees is expected to arrive in Pakistan; Kalashnikov culture may once again flourish in Pakistan, and criminal elements in the guise of refugees may exploit the situation. However, the Vedic astrologers, in response to my concerns, predicted that cordial ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan would be revived in near future.

At the diplomatic level, the power that controls the capital Kabul in Afghanistan is usually considered the ruler of Afghanistan. The Taliban have made it clear that the United States has to complete withdrawal before September 11 at any cost. One third of Afghan territory is currently in direct control of the Taliban. Apparently, Kabul will also go to the Taliban very soon. The US is interested in obtaining Pakistani bases for keeping an eye on Afghanistan and the region, but astrology says that American withdrawal must be considered its ultimate defeat. The decline value of the US dollar on the economic front is yet more evidence.

Although the US leadership, on the occasion of the G7 summit, has presented the B3W project as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the astrologists said that no US project or plan can be succeeded in the next three years. America’s role in our region is going to end just like British imperialism vanished completely in the last century. Astrology reveals that the regional situation would be favorable for Russia, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan and China.

Today, the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan could be a matter of concern to other neighboring countries, but there is nothing to worry for Pakistan. The astrologists further predicted that Prime Minister Imran Khan will continue to lead Pakistan in the year 2024. Interestingly, it means that either Imran Khan will win the next election or else the national elections will be postponed for a year.

The writer is a member of the National Assembly and patron-in-chief of the Pakistan Hindu Council.

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