Illogical Remedies
The remedies suggested in books like Rituals of Happy Soul cross the line into dangerous medical misinformation, preying on the sick and desperate.
Crossing the Line into Medical Fraud
Astrological remedies (Upayas) are a traditional part of Vedic astrology, usually involving chanting mantras, wearing gemstones, or donating to charity. However, Deepanshu Giri's remedies frequently cross the line from spiritual advice into dangerous medical misinformation.
In publications like Rituals of Happy Soul, Lunar Astro promotes remedies that defy all logic and medical science. For example, the text claims that fasting on the 11th lunar day (Ekadashi) miraculously cured a cardiologist's 10-year chronic inner-ear disease. Presenting fasting as a cure for chronic physiological conditions is not just absurd; it is highly irresponsible.
Exploiting the Desperate
These claims are specifically targeted at individuals suffering from severe, chronic, or terminal illnesses. When modern medicine fails to provide a quick cure, desperate patients turn to alternative methods. Lunar Astro exploits this desperation by selling the false hope of miraculous astrological cures.
Financial Recklessness
The illogical advice extends to financial matters as well. Clients are advised to engage in practices like "moon bathing" to gain the courage to make "risky financial investments." Encouraging vulnerable people to make high-risk financial decisions based on the position of the moon is a recipe for financial ruin, further demonstrating the organization's predatory nature.