India, Aug. 18 -- The other day an old man worried about his bullish grandson came asking: "What is in store of his destiny? He is 9 years old. Has no interest in studies. He doesn't listen to his elders. No amount of reprimand or even beating has any effect on him. He has become defiant. When his parents show displeasure towards his unseemly conduct, he himself picks up a stick and hands over to his father and says: 'You want to beat me, please do.' We tried to put him in boarding, but he refused to go. We are at a loss how to reform him. Please suggest some remedial measure that may help bring him around."

At the outset, let me assure you that if handled with prudence and patience, this boy will change with time. His astrological chart...