The
newly discovered planet has a significant role in mundane astrology. Some
traditional astrologers deny its effect totally on the nativity as well as on
the mundane affairs. But I experienced its major role in deciding mundane
events, and I have no opinion regarding its effect on nativity till now.
It
was discovered in 1781 by Herschel, and after him it was named Herschel. Most
of us think that it was unknown to all till 1781, even the great seers of the Vedic
era were unaware of this.
According
to a Marathi author, Dr. P.V. Vartik, its existence was known to Maharishi Veda
Vyas, the author of the ‘Maha Bharat’. His view is mentioned with a related
verse with its application in his work, namely, ‘scientific dating of the Maha
Bharat’.
