Numerology is science

If someone thought of preparing a list of 'busiest persons' one cannot leave out the name of Pandit Ashokbharrati. His telephone numbers must be among the most accessed numbers in the country. It is said that several lakhs attempt to get in touch with him over phone everyday.

Pandit Ashokbharrati is one among the noted numerologists of the country. He is giving out a regular programme in Raj TV on numerology. 'Engal namadhu kangal'. The programme is so very popular throughout the Tamil-speaking world. 'Panditji' (as he is popularly known) a title that he received in 1981, answers even difficult and critical questions patiently, his large smile never vanishing from his face.

My interest for numerology started right from my schooldays, when I was in the 9th standard. I learnt this science from a Maharishi who was living in our place and when I was in the 11th standard my enthusiasm intensified and I trained myself in numerology. By the time I was 20, I had started predicting on the basis of numerology. The number of persons coming to me was steadily increasing, as news of the preciseness of my predictions started spreading. Many have written to me thankfully on the effectiveness of my predictions and many still do.

There is absolutely no difference. Astrology is based on the movements of planets and numerology is also based on the planets. For example, Venus is known as 6 in numerology. It is a simple way of understanding and practising Astrology.

Yes. These two numbers are unlucky and persons with the numeral value of their names adding up to these numbers would benefit by changing their names to eschew the evil effects of these numbers.

Has there been any bad or unfavourable effect after the name Madras was changed to Chennai?

Yes. The numeral value of the name Chennai is 25. You will recall that it was on a 25th that earthquake shook the city. It is true that the change of name has affected the development of the State, as Chennai is its capital. A comparison of the growth rate of states like Karnataka, Andhra, Maharashtra would prove this point beyond doubt. So it is better we change the name Chennai immediately to Madras.

The numeral value of the name Kannagi is 17, which adds up to 8. No wonder that she faced problems when she lived and even now! (Laughs)

It seems that you have suggested that the name of our country be changed to 'United States of India' (USI)…

Yes. If the name is changed to 'USI', 'Gandhi Desham' or 'Bharath Desham' it would result in faster growth rate and better development for the country. The numeral value of 'India' is three and the value of the date on which the country attained independence - 15.8.1947 - comes to 8. That's the reason why the country was born with the partition of Pakistan. It was on January 30 that Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated. The date would add up to 3. If you carefully analyse the dates on which the country experienced shocking incidents, you would find that numbers 8 and 3 have been dominating the scene. For example the value of the date on which Gujarat was shook by an earthquake (26.1.2001) add up to 8. The date on which Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated adds up to 3. Number 6 would bring benefits to the country whereas number 3 and 8 are unfavourable.

It is for this reason that I suggest that the name of the country be changed to USI. The numeral value of United States of India is 72. If this is done, India would progress very well in agriculture, industry and general living as well and would be the 'number one' country in the world.

If the name 'Sri Lanka' is changed back to Ceylon, I tell you, peace would return within 30 days and it would grow up to match Japan. A change of name for Kashmir as 'Bharat Kashmir' would silence the guns in the valley.

Number	Friendly numbers	Hostile numbers
1	4, 8	7
2	7, 9	8
3	6, 9	7, 8
4	1, 8, 9	7
5	All numbers are friendly numbers
6	3, 9	4
7	4, 8, 2	3
8	1, 5, 4	9
9	2, 5, 6	8

Ask them to see my programmes in Raj TV, regularly. Let them see how many are blessed with children and how many have come up in life due to numerology. When people see that how many are benefited and give testimony, they would understand.

The numbers governing a childless couple would invariably be 5 or 7. Take the case of couples that opt for separation. The number governing them would be 7. You can apply this rule to any case and you would find its validity. Numerology is a science and not sorcery.

It is believed that Saturn causes evil effects in one's life. What is your opinion on this?

'Who can stop if Saturn decides to give' is the proverb. Therefore it is not correct to think that Saturn always causes bad effects.

Our ancestors have recorded several facts about 7000 years back and you can verify their veracity even this day. Take for example. The colour of Mars according to our sastras is red. And without doubt, the present day science says that Mars is red in colour! Our ancestors have likened the 'nava-dhanya' (nine grams and grains) to the planets. The green gram is likened to Mercury, and the colour of Mercury is green! So this is science and is based on facts.

These periods are vicious in nature and one has to avoid travelling or speaking harshly especially during these timings.

A wedding should not be arranged on dates whose numeral values add up to 5, 7 or 8. (The values of the numbers of date, month and year make the numeral value.)

Couples who marry on dates with numeral value 5 would remain childless. Even if they beget children, they would only beget female children.

Premature death is certain in the case of those who marry on dates with numeral value of 8.

It is therefore necessary that marriages should be arranged on the right dates and right timings.

Those who are born on dates with values adding up to 1, 7 or 8 would always fall a prey to the cupid before they get married. The love affair of the persons with number 7 would not fructify. The effect on number 8 would be neutral.

The numeral value of the world 'love' is 3. '3' is governed by Guru (Jupiter) who is the Lord of the Heart.

The numeral value of the word 'Lovers' is 8. And therefore there is never failure of love! It is only the lovers who fail!

Yes. But I cannot disclose their names. Politicians, film stars and people from the film industry in general and industrialists consult me regularly and have benefited from my suggestions.