History of Palmistry

When Bharat-Varsha was at its Zenith , Greece , Iran and Misser even were in the 'deep'. Nobody even knew them. With the passage of time this science spread from India to Tibet , China , Greece , Iran and other countries. This philosophers of these countries almost adored this science. Not only that but after going deep in this science; they taught to their countrymen (disciples).

In Germany , 'invented' the 'printing press'. City of Oxemberg was first to have a printing press. In 1475 One book was published. It was "BIBLE", then next book was regarding "HAST SAMUDRIK". Its name was Diekunest. cyroment. In 1490 another book 'Cyromentia Aristotal's Cum Figuris' was published. These two books are very much there in the British Museum .

Hereinafter this science spread to England . But it proved too heavy for the English to digest it. This great science was insulted there because of their extravagant way of life leading them to apathy and darkness. The church also added to these drawbacks. Henry VIII was merely a puppet in the hands of the allergy, who were the real rulers of England . Meanwhile the Pope ordered the king to declare Palmistry as 'pagan' science like Black-Magic, Magic and 'gimmick' dealing with the spirits and ghost. The persons engaged in the profession of palmistry were warned of dire consequences if they continued with this to pagan profession.

Times suddenly look a U turn with the accession of Elizabeth daughter of Henry VIII. She was a believer of this science; not only that but took deep interest in it and encouraged this science. She also appointed one great British Palmist John as her personal palmist. During the rule of George IV, the bill passed by the parliament in the reign of Henry VIII, denouncing palmistry, was severely criticised the bill read : "Any person found practicing palmistry; is hereby deemed a 'rogue' and vagabond, to be sentenced to one year's imprisonment'.

Fortunately for this science this dire state didn't continue for long. With the onset of 19th century; there set in age of science, leading to scientific analysis of palmistry and the science not only withstood this acid test but in 1953, also came out of it with much more lustre. This lustre turned into dazzling brilliance with an epoch making discovery by Messiner - a western scholar who said that there are certain atoms in the palm which travel along the red lines in it (palm). The atoms are directly connected then in turn they create certain 'waves' and tremors which affect each and every part of our body. This phenomenon subsides naturally with the terminal end (death).

The palmistry is inbedded in daily rituals of the Aryas. Since time immemorial our sages have soacked our lives thorough and thorough with these rituals. Alongwith these, palmistry too was given precedence. The epoch-making books like 'Achar-Pradip'; 'Anhik-Sutravali'; 'Nitya-naimitic Karmashastra' note about palmistry. The 'Anhik-Sutravali' says; one must look' at one's palm on waking from sleep. The shloka is : Karagre Vaste Lakshmi, Karmule Tu Sarswati | Karmadhye Tu Govindah Prabhate Kardarshanam |

This means, Laksmi lives in the forepart of the palm, Saraswati at the root; and the Lord of the universe or that of our senses (GO); in the middle of the palm. This means that one can create one's luck byhimself, if Saraswati is rooted in him; Vishnu (truth) is in his Karma. So in turn Lakshmi Money has got to come Karagre Vaste Lakshmi . Our revered 'Dadaji" (Pujya Pandurang Shastriji) too, has given preference to this 'Shloka' amongst 10 shlokas preceeding the Tri-kal-Sandhya.

There is a dictum in English that "Man is the architect of his own fortune." Our dictum says that the fortune and the circumstances are of our own making, acording to our Loard Manu : At the root of the thumb there is Brahma - tirth, at the root of the fingers there is Prajapati-tirth; at the fingers tips it is Dev-tirth, and the space between thumb and first finger (Prathma or Pradeshini) there is Pitru-Tirth. The Gods, the planets; the zodiacs and the constellations all are there in our palm. One's fortune (Bhagyachakra) is written on one's palm. The palm is one's horoscope, the book of one's future. Even the Bible speaks many a word about the palm. The old testament says : The God caused signs of seais on the hands of all the sons of men might know their works.

The greatest palmist of our age Chiero has said that more authentic knowledge about palmistry; he got from the Indian pundits likewise many other palmists accept that they are indebted to India pundits for deeper knowledge of this science.

Needless to say that palmistry was born in India and other nations borrowed much from our sages' knowledge.

Historically speaking this science was known to and developed by the Egyptians, Chaldians, Greeks and Arabs. Even great philosopher Aristotal and Mathematician Pythagoras, too, have written number of books on Palmistry.

The great philosopher Adrian adolffh Des Borralles firmly believed that in 'Kabala'; all the esoteric science is imbedded in seed-form. Des Borralles was born in France on 22-8-1801; and died 11-2-1886. His works spread over 50 years in various esoteric science. His genuis, his endeavour and his analytical 'study have added to a great deal in the field of palmistry. He predicted fortunes of thousands of people and guided them through palmistry Selflessly. His name spread throughout the length and breadth of Europe . Des Borralles wrote many a books on Palmistry and gave basic and logical principles regarding this science. Due to this, great doctors and medical luminaries many expert of the pysical science ? like D.R. Pantingny and D. Arpentingny, too, were attracted towards this science and they themselves started research in this field. They opined that this science is authentic. No less than a scholar and historian Count saint Germain, too, turned exponent of palmistry after studying works of Des Borralles. To him Des Borrales was mentor. He also added much to this science through his knowledge and experience. His book 'The practice of Palmistry for Professional Purposes' is still regarding as authentic work. From the great are exellency books of Des Borralas, Caunt, Saint Germain give very much transperancy with his vast experience the mixes up his knowledge with it.

Zech scholar W.J. Benhans was attracted towards palmistry from his teen age. At 13 he used to read books on this science. His man focus was on different shapes of palm. An aged Gypsy guided him to excel in palmistry. His book 'The Laws of Scientific Hand Reading' is the result of his years of hard work and still considered as one of the most authentic works on palmistry.

Other western scholars like Noel Jaquine, Katharine Mill, Fred Getting, Maria Gardini have contributed to a great deal in palmistry. The great palmist Mir Bashir has referred to Maharshin Valmiki, and has said in his' book, "The art of hand analysis" : "One of the oldest such manuscripts is attributed to Valmiki Maharshi; a legendary figure mentioned in the religious literature of four to five thousand years age. This book known as the teachings of Valmiki Maharshi on mail palmistry is assumed to have been a revalation to him, from a devine source and is regularly as defination works on a definitive work on the art of hand reading."