As a Tamil from a Hindu family in the Northern Sri Lankan town of Jaffna I was exposed to Vedic astrology only as a third party or as a bystander when I was a boy. I was curious about my people's obsessive and near morbid interest in Astrology. What ever happened in their lives they explained it by way of some mysterious planetary positions (almost always post factum) and if necessary even consoled themselves of the inevitable. They were also concerned about planetary transits and for how many years their effects would last etc., this was all a mystery to me. And I must admit it fascinated me. At school none of us wasted time talking about astrology although we were all respectfully aware of our parentsтАЩ deep rooted belief in Astrology.
Dear Dr. Gary Ramanathan,
Thank you for sharing your experiences with Naadi palm leaf writings. Your exposure since childhood in a small place in Sri Lanka and your eventful life journey are truly inspiring. Your study of basic Astrology and interaction with the Late BV Rao add a fascinating dimension to your story.
Your article will undoubtedly inspire many to share their astonishing experiences. We are grateful for your permission to publish it in eBook format.
With respect and admiration,
Wing Commander Shashikant Oak
India
