> a) Are Srivaishnavas supposed to believe in Astrology ? Astrology or Jyotisham is a Veda-angam, which contains both the astronomy and astrology parts. So belief in the Vedas is necessary. It is a divine knowledge. > b) Are there any mantras that a srivaishnavite can chant for success in marriage - I have heard that there are some astrologers who suggest different mantras - one such example being the ketumantra. I am not sure if chanting those is ok for a srivaishnavite. But, when one surrenders to the Lord, Srinivasa Perumal, that's more than enough. All the planets, stars, the sun, the moon everything derive their power by the grace of the Lord. They are just performing their duty and giving us the appropriate results at the appropriate times based on our karmas. Usually, in any Vaishnava temple, there are no NavaGrahams installed. They dont have a role where there is the Supreme Lord. Astrologers make money, by promoting pujas and parikaarams to NavaGrahams etc. But if one surrenders completely to Lord Narayana, that's more than enough. Sarva-deva Namaskaaram Sri Kesavam Prati gacchati! The prayers to all the demi-gods finally reaches Sri Kesava only, so better to pray to Kesava itself. Radhe Krishna --Pradeep
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