I have not tested all of his hints as I agree he was not describing things fully or clearly (it is true for most of the jyotish writers and authors, from all times (even those writing in hindi or their regional language!). The western astrologers are far superior than Indians in describing and explaining! Professor BV Raman and in some of his writings, Mr. KN Rao have been exceptions to that central tendency in India!

But I would not close the book on RG Rao that quickly! Of course, if you have indeed looked at a test bed that is satisfactory to you, that is your personal choice ;-)

You should write about it so that others can participate in your experience and learn from your findings which I am assuming must have amounted to many hours spent in examining those palms and refuting RG Rao's findings!

RR

[quote="RishiRahul"]Dada,

After checking out some known palms and charts I feel confirmed that R.G.Rao is not correct in his assumptions, as stated.

After going through his book, as I remember doing so a few years back, it could be that he was not explanative enough.

Going through more palms would not serve any further purpose, I feel.

RishiRahul[/quote]

Dear Dada,

I am disagreeing only with the forked lines data that were given to me.

When I read the book years back I did find it vague, but I didn't experiment with his literature, as I was more immature then.

I am in agreement with your viewpoint about Indian astrology writers as compared to the western ones, barring the few like K.N. Rao, Dr. B.V. Raman and a few others.
They dont like revealing too much like Indian doctors.

I am writings bits and scraps always, but not publishing yet as I feel more research and maturity is needed. Presently My sani dasa will ceate obstructions in creating full writings. I feel my dasa of atmakaraka,Mercury(in the 3rd. house, and exalted in navamsa) after age 58 will help in writings.

I did reveal a writing on simian lines in the palmistry forum. You could go through the link.



I havent yet compared the writing on girdle of Venus as I had promised earlier. It is complete, but I am yet to establish the link with the birthchart.

In which forum do I post the question regarding forked lines and its relation to the birth chart. I think you recommended this.

Respectfully,

RishiRahul

[quote="RishiRahul"]Dear Dada,

I am disagreeing only with the forked lines data that were given to me.

When I read the book years back I did find it vague, but I didn't experiment with his literature, as I was more immature then.

I am in agreement with your viewpoint about Indian astrology writers as compared to the western ones, barring the few like K.N. Rao, Dr. B.V. Raman and a few others.
They dont like revealing too much like Indian doctors.

I am writings bits and scraps always, but not publishing yet as I feel more research and maturity is needed. Presently My sani dasa will ceate obstructions in creating full writings. I feel my dasa of atmakaraka,Mercury(in the 3rd. house, and exalted in navamsa) after age 58 will help in writings.

I did reveal a writing on simian lines in the palmistry forum. You could go through the link.



I havent yet compared the writing on girdle of Venus as I had promised earlier. It is complete, but I am yet to establish the link with the birthchart.

In which forum do I post the question regarding forked lines and its relation to the birth chart. I think you recommended this.

Respectfully,

RishiRahul[/quote]

Perhaps I am attributing wrongly to you what someone else wrote but didn't you agree at one point that you have seen strong association of rahu with forked head lines? Actually if I recall correctly RG Rao associated forks with retrograde state of planets or planets they are associated with. I have the book and will try to look up one of these days since it has been decades since I read it.

RR

Perhaps I am attributing wrongly to you what someone else wrote but didn't you agree at one point that you have seen strong association of rahu with forked head lines? Actually if I recall correctly RG Rao associated forks with retrograde state of planets or planets they are associated with. I have the book and will try to look up one of these days since it has been decades since I read it.

RR------------quote.


Dear Dada,

Sri R.G. Rao states in his book:
"The line of any retrograde planet would be forked. The 2 arms of the fork would point respectively to the sign in which the planet is, and the previous sign."

"When the planet after retrogression becomes direct, the forked line would still be in evidence till the said planet reaches the particular degree where retrogression originally started."

Regarding the girdle of Venus he says:

"If moon and Ketu of Jupiter or side by side there will be the formation of the arc line called girdle of Venus. Moreover if moon and ketu are in very close proximity of 30 degrees this sign occurs very commonly.By this ill health to mother, extraordinary spiritual bent of mind and intelligence to the individual will prevail"

The first line regarding girdle of Venus is not understood.

Some food for thought about the girdle.

RishiRahul