Sunday, January 12, 2014

WHAT THE STARS FORETELL?

Stars foretell.
The astrologer has
no direct contacts with the stars.
He receives messages
through the medium like
the  archangel.
Medium conveys the
messages to the astrologer.
The common man/woman
don’t have any communication
with medium.
An astrologer’s calculation
could go awry
so are his predictions.
His calculations could
be right.
So are his predictions.
To the client
he predicts what are
in store for him/her.
Some clients are
informed of a bright future awaiting them.
The jubilant client after placing 
a hefty fee on the astrologer’s table
seek his blessings
and leave the astrologer’s office.
Some clients are apprised
of a bleak future
making them sad and desperate.
‘Don’t worry. I shall
explain what to do and
what not to do.
Follow my instructions’ -
he consoles them.
He takes out
a white  sheet and
prepares a long list of solutions
to ward off the misfortunes awaiting him/her.
‘Follow the instructions
in this  sheet without fail. Never
delay my suggestions’ – he warns them.
A relieved client
places a hefty fee on the table
and seek his blessings.
From the next day onwards
the client with his hard-earned money
starts preparations.
He/she visits temples of worship
take a dips in holy rivers
wash away his/her sins
performs the rituals indicated  in the white sheet
one by one.
He/she performs everything
to ward off the evils
and reaches home after several days
of course with an empty purse.
Even world wars could
be settled amicably.
Why not a trivial matter?
Twinkling gems up above

must be enjoying.

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