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The Indian Panorama
personality
FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2011
‘My heart is for Obama’: Bejan Daruwalla
BY JUHI JHUNJHUNWALA DHINGRA
ejan Daruwalla is one of the most
famous astrologers in the world, and
certainly, the most famous in India,
today. He appears regularly on TV shows
and has dedicated astrology columns in
many Indian newspapers and magazines.
Born on 11 July 1931, Daruwalla served as a
professor of English in Ahmedabad. But it
was astrology that was his true calling.
Daruwalla is best known for his many
accurate predictions that include the death
of Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Sanjay
Gandhi, rise of the Bhartiya Janta Party, the
Kargil War and the Gujarat earthquake.
An ardent follower of lord Ganesh, he
uses a combination of several techniques
including Indian and Western Astrology, IChing, Tarot reading, Palmistry and
numerology to depict the future.
Of course, Daruwalla does go wrong once
in a while. "I am only an astrologer. I predict
based on my intuition," he says.
Daruwalla lives in Mumbai. He has a
family of five, including his wife and three
children. In his spare time he enjoys
watching cartoons, Cricket, football and
crime serials. He is a great fan of tennis. He
emphasizes on reading as an activity. He also
loves listening to Indian classical music. "It
has helped me keep alive. Bade Ghulam Ali
Khan and Bismillah Khan, are my favorites."
And his favorite foods include biryanis and
kebabs, which he loves.
over.
India will march forward from 2012-18 in
terms of infrastructure, health and power
sector. The mind-set of the people will
change for the better leading to less
corruption. I see 50% less corruption in
India by the end of 2018. People's inner
consciousness will be awakened. We will
become more hardworking and responsible.
B
Q: What is your opinion of the
2012 end of the world theory
according to the Mayan
calendar?
Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi released Bejan Daruwalla's book "2012-End of the
World" . Seen in the picture are (from Left to Right): Bejan Daruwalla, Narendra Modi and
Bejan Daruwalla's son Nastur Daruwalla
Q: Do you see any end to
terrorism?
A: Definitely. In the next six years, we will
crush terrorism. We will win the war on
terrorism.
Q: What is your opinion of
Obama?
A: He is a good leader. He is very talented
and a tough decision maker. However, I fear
for his life. May god give him a long life! He
will be very good for the world as well as for
India. My heart is for Obama. And I think he
will win the upcoming US elections.
Q: What attracted you to
astrology?
A: I have always wanted to help people. I
like to help them achieve their goals, to
become a better, richer human being. And
that was my motivation to get started with
astrology. Even in school days I used to
predict that certain students would pass
without even knowing astrology at the time.
You can say it was in my karma and my
destiny. I am just doing the role given to me
by god. Some are born politicians, some are
born freedom fighters, and some are born
warriors. I was born as an astrologer.
Q: What about other world
leaders?
Bejan Daruwalla with Maharana Arvind Singhji Mewar and his son Prince
Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur.
Q: What is astrology?
A: Astrology takes you in the correct
direction so you can achieve your goals,
desires, and aspirations, easily. It gives you
the hope to fight against the bad times.
Along with Tarot card, horoscope, and
numerology, I hugely rely on my intuition. It
is the experience that I have accumulated
over the years that come in handy.
Q: What role does astrology
play in a person's life?
A: I would say astrology has 90%
influence in a person's life. A person
commits a crime when he loses hope. When
he feels that there is no way out, he resorts
to wrongdoing. But when he knows that
hope is around the corner, if only he waits a
little longer, and works hard for it, then a
better human being can be made, which will
lead to a better society. This hope can be
achieved through astrology.
Q: When does astrology cross
the line into superstition?
A: This happens many times. People can
use astrology wrongly. But with the help of
an experienced astrologer it should not
A: Not at all. In fact I have specially
written a book on this topic. By the grace of
Ganesh, we will grow. I completely reject
this theory. Yes, I don't see very good future
in the 22nd century, but the 21st century is
the biggest and the brightest for the
mankind.
A: Russian President Vladimir Putin has
ample power in the arsenal. And he will
make Russia and India proud. I foresee
India, Russia and the US coming closer and
the understanding between these three
nations improving.
The days of UK Prime Minister David
Cameron will be tough. He is a good person
and good for India as well. But, I don't see a
great future for him. He may even resign.
Q: What about Iran?
A: The Iran issue will continue till 2015.
We will find a solution after that. I don't
think there will be a war, though there is a
possibility. I really don't think that will
happen.
Top cricketers with Bejan Daruwalla. (L to R): Bejan Daruwalla's son Nastur Daruwalla,
Rahul Dravid, Saurab Ganguli, Sachin Tendullkar, and a lady
happen. One should not follow astrology
blindly. You should select a proper
astrologer. Take into account his experience
and his lineage. The astrologer helps you
realize your potential. Ultimately, everything
is not astrology. It is your karma and hard
work as well. Astrology takes in account
your past karmas. If a person is rich, it is
because of his past karmas, so astrology
thrusts him to do hard work in the present
which in turn will lead to a good future.
Q: Many of your predictions
have come true. What are
some of the special ones?
A: A century by Sachin Tendulkar. I
predicted a great future for him about nine
years back. And I am very happy about it.
Also, in 1980 I made a prediction that India
will grow and become a super power and
today we all can see how powerful India has
become globally. Of course there are
problems like corruption, bureaucracy,
pollution, but still we are doing very well.
Q: What are some of your
predictions for India
currently?
A: Narendra Modi will rule in Gujarat.
He is going to win the Gujarat elections and
become the chief minister for the third time.
I see him as a great dynamic leader. He will
take Gujarat to great heights. He will also
play a vital role in shaping India in the
coming years.
I don't see mid-term elections in India.
The government will complete its term till
2014. But the days of Manmohan Singh are
Q: What does future hold for us?
A: For the future I can see technology and
humans coming even more closer. We will
have better appliances and faster planes.
Technology will also come in the field of
medicine. Technology will help us lead a
beautiful life. We will have new cures for
diseases like asthma, diabetes and even for
AIDS and cancer.
Any part of the world where people are
oppressed and wronged, like in Syria and
the Middle East, will get justice.
Q: What is your definition of
success? How does it feel
when a prediction comes
true?
A: Success makes me humble. I feel it
brings me closer to god. I thank him for
what he has given me.