Mangalore; The astrology should not support superstitions and patently bad social practices if they want to protect social health and welfare of all citizens, Mulky Chandra Shekhara Swamiji, an eminent astrologer, international building sciences expert, and spiritual guide at his retreat (ashram) in  Mulky, honoring Vishwanath Bhat for his selfless service in the field of astrology with an award, on Friday April 27.

People could be misled by bogus astrologers who advertise themselves, without undergoing a detailed and patient study of astrology in all its aspects, only to make money. However it should be noted that astrology is not a hollow science that does not deliver its goods.

When certain half-boiled astrologers give wrong sermons in astrology, the society at large turns away, under unacceptable facts about planets and stars in the universe . Such wrong notions should not be demonstrated, as they  can spoil the minds of clients.

The astrologers should inform concerned persons directly, and not through some priests to trade in relief measures by Pujas or Sevas, said Chandra Shekar Swamiji.

He added that Viswanath Bhat had made a deep study in astrology and attracted popular attention through his pointed, careful and true forecasts. He responds to sufferers at the proper time.

We have noticed his urge to serve human society in the field of astrology, and have decided to honor him the Swamiji explained.

Vishwanath Bhat, in his acceptance speech, stated that the award would inspire and support him to move on the path he had chosen