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India’s Independence Day: The Astrological Mystery Behind India’s Independence On 15 August, 1947
India observes Independence Day on August 15 every year as a national holiday to remember the day the country gained its independence from the United Kingdom and the provisions of the 1947 Indian Independence Act, which gave the Indian Constituent Assembly legislative authority, went into force. No one reacted with as much apprehension and dismay as India's astrologers did, when they got to know about the declaration of the date of India's Independence Day. They looked to their charts, furious that Mountbatten had chosen the date for India's Independence Day which was such a significant event without consulting any of them. In this blog we're going to understand the astrological significance behind the date and time of India's Independence Day.
Every year on August 15th, India’s Independence Day is observed to remember when India gained its independence from the British. On this day, the Indian flag is respectfully hoisted high, and widespread large celebrations are marked with pomp and good cheer. The nation as a whole observes India’s Independence Day as a national holiday.
The nationalistic enthusiasm of the Indian people on this day of India’s Independence Day unites the entire nation despite its deep-seated variety. On this day of India’s Independence Day, in addition to the flag-raising rituals, there are several cultural activities.
People also participate in solemn commemorations of the martyrs’ sacrifice as part of the festivities and pay them respect. Since it is India’s Independence Day, a national holiday has been established, and all businesses, including public and private educational institutions, are closed on this day.
However, social gatherings are planned in schools where cultural events take place on India’s Independence Day. Special programs are broadcast on TV, including a live stream of the Prime Minister’s speech from the Red Fort in the nation’s capital, New Delhi on India’s Independence Day.
History and Significance of India’s Independence Day
India observes Independence Day on August 15 every year as a national holiday to remember the day the country gained its independence from the United Kingdom and the provisions of the 1947 Indian Independence Act, which gave the Indian Constituent Assembly legislative authority, went into force.
Prior to adopting the Constitution of India on January 26, 1950 (also known as Indian Republic Day), which replaced the dominion prefix Dominion of India with the sovereign law Constitution of India, India continued to be ruled by King George VI. Following the Freedom Movement, known for its primarily nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience, India won independence.
The partition of British India into the Dominions of India and Pakistan, which was accompanied by bloody riots, widespread deaths, and the eviction of almost 15 million people owing to religious violence, occurred concurrently with India’s declaration of independence. Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first prime minister, raised the country’s flag over the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi on August 15, 1947.
The current Prime Minister raises the flag and addresses the country on each successive India’s Independence Day. The national broadcaster of India, Doordarshan, broadcasts the entire event, which typically kicks off with some of Ustad Bismillah Khan’s shehnai music. India celebrates Independence Day with flag-raising ceremonies, parades, and cultural events.
No one reacted with as much apprehension and dismay as India’s astrologers did when they got to know about the declaration of the date of India’s Independence Day. They looked to their charts, furious that Mountbatten had chosen the date for India’s Independence Day which was such a significant event without consulting any of them.
The writers of the book Freedom at Midnight, La Pierre and Collins, claim that one astrologer, in particular, Swami Madamanand, even wrote to Mountbatten pleading with him not to grant India independence on August 15. If disasters like floods, hunger, or massacres occur later, it will be because free India was born on a day marked by bad omens.
The astrologers then approached Jawahar Lal Nehru and Dr Rajendra Prasad with a solution to this issue. They proposed that the time of India’s Independence Day should be at 12:01 am on 15 August.
Understanding the astrology behind India’s Independence Day
The reason for selecting 12:01 am as the time for India’s Independence Day
Moon entered the highly advantageous Pushya Nakshatra.
Abhijeet Muhurta, which is a great time for beginning any significant endeavor, takes place at noon and midnight.
Vrishabha, a fixed sign that denotes a solid foundation for the country born, was the ascendant.
The date and time of India’s Independence Day was 15th August 1947, 12:01 Am
So, if we draw a birth chart based on this information then, the Indian natal chart’s key characteristics are:
India’s Independence Day Natal chart
In the above chart of India’s Independence Day, we can see that:
Rahu is positioned in the horoscope’s lagna or ascendant.
Mars is positioned in the second house.
In the third house, 5 planets are conjunct with one another (Mercury, Venus, Sun, Saturn and Moon).
Jupiter is positioned in the sixth house.
Additionally, Ketu is positioned in the seventh house.
Pushya nakshatra is the birth star of the Indian nation.
India’s Independence Day astrology in detail
The split of India and Pakistan at the time of birth is indicated by the placement of Saturn, and the fourth house’s ruler Sun in the third house.
When the sun is positioned in the 12th house from its own house, it signifies losses that worked to bring about the deaths that occurred during the independence struggle.
India’s birth chart is a depiction of Kala-Sarpa yoga. The planets in the birth chart therefore all fall between Rahu and Ketu. Rahu and Ketu referred to as the north and south nodes are both potent planets in India’s natal chart. The north node stands for materialism, whereas the south node denotes a spiritual bent.
Despite the fact that the current events appear to contradict this, Mars in the house of Gemini and aspected by Jupiter portend a prosperous financial future for the country. Five benefic planets in the third house indicate increased power and influence for the entire country.
There are a total of 5 planets in the third house, including Saturn and the third house represents neighbors. We all know that India, ever since Independence India has had issues with the neighboring countries and will continue to have them.
Abhijeet Muhurat
India gained its independence in the Abhijeet Muhurat which is considered highly auspicious in Vedic Astrology.
Muhurats are significant when making critical decisions since they are a fundamental component of Hindu cultural tradition and ethos. We typically start any endeavor on a day and time with comparatively benign planetary effects. Before starting your initiatives, you must determine the Shubha muhurta.
Conducting the event when all of the planets are in their advantageous positions ensures the success of all of your endeavors. The Abhijit Muhurat is a unique muhurat that is mentioned in Vedic astrology. This extremely fortunate muhurta is effective regardless of any unfavorable planetary factors on a specific day.
During the Abhijit Muhurat, Lord Shiva killed the demon Tripurasura. The Bhoomi Pujan for constructing the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple was carried out at the specially chosen, auspicious time of day known as Abhijit Muhurta. Marriages are performed according to Sikh tradition at 12 o’clock in the noon at the Abhijit Muhurta, or Anand Karaj.
When there isn’t any favorable muhurta in the forecast, this muhurta is typically used to mark any fortunate occasion.
This muhurta is helpful for individuals who are rushed for time to commemorate their religious traditions. There are 30 distinct varieties of muhurta, ranging from traditional attractions from sunrise to twilight. The 15 muhurtas that make up our complete day—15 from sunrise to sunset and 15 from sunset to sunrise—include some that are auspicious and others that are not.
Dasha based on the time chosen for India’s Independence
We have already discussed that the Nakshatra selected for the independence of India was Pushya, which is considered the King of Nakshatras, and the Dasha depends on the nakshatra. Dasha plays a really important role in deciding the progress of a country or an individual.
The Dasha India got on the basis of the Nakshatra was the Dasha of Shani (Saturn) and Saturn is yoga karaka in India’s kundali, which is really auspicious.
But Saturn’s position in the birth chart isn’t entirely favorable for India, as a result following the independence, there were a lot of struggles for the leaders and the masses of the country. Saturn’s Dasha lasted from 1947 to 1965.
After that India came under the Dasha of Mercury from 1965- 1982, which is the planet of communication and is the lord of the second (communication) and the fifth house (education).
During this period, India made a lot of progress in terms of Education (IITs, other universities and schools were established) and communication (satellites, Door Darshan, etc.) From 1982- 1989 India was under the period of Ketu which was not a favorable Dasha because of terrorism, riots, etc. (our prime minister Indira Gandhi too was assassinated during this period).
From 1989- 2009 India was under Venus’s Dasha. Venus represents luxury, love, consumerism and materialism. During this period India opened its doors to multinational companies, and the Indian film industry also known as Bollywood experienced a lot of growth,
Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta became Miss Universe during this period. Aishwarya Rai, Yukta Mukhey, Diana Hayden and Priyanka Chopra became Miss World in this time period.
Cable TV And the Internet too were introduced in India during the time period of Venus.
Today, most Indians seek astrological advice before making significant choices like career, purchasing real estate, engaging in business transactions, making investments, and getting married.
Consult the best Astrologers of India, if you too have any concerns related to your academics, career, love life, health, family or personal life, and gain freedom from all the problems in your life.
