'India is poised to become a world power' ...says renowned Australian astrologer Dadhichi Toth, even as he talks about his Indian connections

'India is poised to become a world power'

...says renowned Australian astrologer Dadhichi Toth, even as he talks about his Indian connections

You've learnt astrology from Chennai-based gurus. Do you feel that India is more steeped into the science of astrology? Yes, I still continue to study and have had the opportunity to do so with my mentor, Sri V Krishnaswamy. I have had several teachers from India over the past 30 years and they included spiritual advisers as well as astrological teachers. I have been greatly helped by these teachers. India with its history of astrological and spiritual records has presented a strong case for the study. Where would India stand five years from now? India is poised to become a world power if it can handle its internal political processes and bring transparency, clarity and integrity into its operations. The inequitable distribution of wealth betrays its spiritual heritage and if this can be set right, it can become a leading light to the world at large. India has the potential to be a great superpower in the coming years. Astrological non-fiction has always worked. Do you feel fiction in this genre will work as well? Fiction in this genre will definitely work and in fact some of my clients in Hollywood are working now on several high-end television shows. Astrological fiction will help people consider the deeper aspects of human nature and to see that this can be entertaining as well as enlightening. What do you have to say about India? I'm so pleased to be back in India after 12 years. Although not being physically here, I have maintained my strong links with the teachers, the culture and, of course, the astrological and spiritual philosophy. I'm hoping now that the new cycle for India after 2014 will bring in a whole new level of prosperity which will bring the country to the forefront of the world economy. In a way I have been a great exponent of India and its ancient science which was thousands of years ahead of any of the modern research is in the West. You've predicted that in 2012, government secrets might be revealed. Isn't that related to end of the world theory? This is not necessarily related to the end of the world theory but relates more to diplomacy and the necessity of governments at times to keep policy close to their chest. If and when some sort measures are taken in the Parliament we will see not just government across the world but personal political interests and secrets tied in with corruption payments revealed in large measure. What are your other hobbies? Not many know it, but I also compose music and have even recently composed for a five pieces for a new documentary which will be released shortly.