Vedic Jyotish is not only about astrology but about astronomical observations+calculations too. In this thread, we will learn about a twin star system, Arundhati Vashishtha, which is different from many others in sky, that was observed by our Rishis millennia ago.
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In twin star systems, one star is stationary and the other one rotates around it. However, the Arundhati-Vashishtha system is idiosyncratic in the sense that both stars are in synchrony. That is, both move around each other. This uniqueness was known to our enlightened seers.
Arundhati Mata was the wife of Maharishi Vashishtha and she is known for her pure character and dedication towards husband. Hence, viewing this twin star system by the married couple immediately after Saptapadi in many areas of India is considered very auspicious.
There are many binary star systems in sky where one star is stationary but in this A-V system, both stars are in synchrony. It imparts a very important lesson that in marital life, there should not be rigidness. Both wife & husband should be flexible and make adjustments.
Maharishi Parashar was the grandson of A-V and Maharishi Ved Vyasa, one of the Chiranjivins (immortals) is their greatgrandson. Meeting of Arundhati and Sita Mata is also mentioned in Valmiki Ramayana. She has been mentioned on several occasions in Mahabharat.
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