Imagine someone in Tamilnadu's Vaithiswarankoil (Nagapattinam District, 290 km from Chennai) holding the records of your past, present, and future. This might seem incredible, but it’s the remarkable truth of Naadi Astrology, an ancient practice crafted by enlightened mystics. These sages, dedicating their lives to the betterment of future generations, created detailed records to guide us through the complexities of modern life, ensuring the preservation of "Dharma" in the current age.
These mystics, an esoteric group of ancient siddhas, achieved unparalleled spiritual wisdom through fervent prayer and devotion. Blessed by Lord Shiva with extraordinary powers, including a sixth sense and extrasensory perception, they used their clairvoyant abilities to inscribe detailed accounts of human destinies on palm leaves. This invaluable knowledge continues to serve humanity, offering insights and guidance to help individuals navigate their lives.
In ancient times, saints used palm leaves to record extensive knowledge on various subjects such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Varma, astronomy, and astrology. Among these, Naadi records are especially significant as they detail an individual's past, present, and future. These records, however, are not universally available but are meant for specific destined individuals who are drawn to them by circumstances, compulsion, or intuition at the appropriate time.
The language of these records is ancient poetic Tamil, decipherable only by a few skilled Naadi readers. Among the various divisions, Maha Siva Sukshma Naadi stands out for its detailed and precise predictions. Composed as a dialogue between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi, it offers a profound and vivid glimpse into an individual's future, addressing both external events and inner life. This Naadi not only predicts but also provides effective remedies to mitigate the consequences of past karma, guiding individuals towards a better future.
By merely examining a thumbprint, Naadi astrologers can identify the specific palm leaf that details an individual's destiny, previous incarnations, and even future incarnations, provided the person is destined to have their records read.
Vaithiswarankoil, a temple town in Tamilnadu, serves as the central hub for the Naadi tradition. Surrounded by numerous significant temples, the entire village echoes with this ancient heritage of wisdom. Lord Shiva, revered in the local temples, ensures the authenticity of the predictions made through these ancient palm leaves.
Originally written in Sanskrit by great ancient Indian sages like Bhrigu, Agasthiya, Kaushika, and Vashishtha, Naadi Jodhidam (Jotish) gained prominence in South India. In 1676, Sri Venkoji Maharaja, a descendant of Shivaji Maharaja, established Maratha rule in Tamilnadu with Tanjore as their headquarters. This rule continued until the British took over in 1798.
The Marathas were true patrons of arts, science, medicine, Vedas, and astrology. They safeguarded ancient Indian works in the Saraswati Mahal Library at Tanjore. During the reign of King Sarabhoji Maharaja, Sanskrit works, including those on Naadi Astrology, were translated into old poetic Tamil and inscribed on palm leaves, which were then stored in the Saraswati Mahal Library. Despite North India being under Mohammedan control, the Marathas managed to preserve these great works in their library. Today, Naadi Astrology owes its existence to the efforts and dedication of the Great Marathas.