Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- According to astrological principles, a debilitated Sun confers humility. Therefore, it becomes a great asset to ordinary people and politicians in a democracy, but detrimental to kings and rulers.

In fact, some great historical figures have been born with a debilitated Sun. The first Prime Minister of India, Shri Jawaharlal Nehru, is one of the world leaders born with a debilitated Sun. Among Sri Lankan leaders with a debilitated Sun at birth are former Prime Ministers D.S. Senanayake, Wijayananda Dahanayake, the first Sri Lankan governor Sir Oliver Goonetillake, and former Ambassadors Sir Senarath Gunawardena and Gunapala Malalasekera. Humility is an essential quality for a politician or statesman, and a debilitate...