HARMOHAN SINGH BATRA

Harmohan Singh Batra

Mumbai-based Harmohan Singh Batra (66) is a graphologist who determines personality traits by analysing people’s handwriting and suggests corrections that can improve their life pattern. His advice: Use computers only to communicate, try handwriting as a course correction in life. A man of many parts, he also dabbles in Astrology, Numerology, Palmistry, Acupressure, Colour therapy, Aura reading, Magnet therapy, Vastu, Feng Shui and other alternate therapies.
Batra in conversation with A.Radhakrishnan.

How did you get interested in graphology, astrology, magnet therapy, etc.

While in college, I sensed that my body was sensitive to magnets. It made me curious so I studied magnet therapy. Hungry to know more about the secrets of nature, I studied Astrology, Numerology, Palmistry, Acupressure, Colour therapy and Aura reading, Vastu, Feng – Shui, etc.

What inspired you to analyse handwritings?

Impressed with the results after getting my handwriting analysed, I could discern many things about myself and even rectify problem areas, merely by correcting certain size, shape and writing pattern of alphabets. It drove me to study and practice handwriting analysis.

From whom did you learn this art and how accurate is it?

I learned the basics from three masters, but regular practice and testimonials of my analysis by clients boosted my interest further. I delved deeper, adding new patterns for students and adults to help them improve their goals and life pattern. Accuracy depends upon the expertise and application of the knowledge along with the connectivity of cause, reasons and output.

How has this study helped you in your life?

Practicing the correct way of writing helped me understand my surroundings and its effect on my life. I could sort out many issues in a few weeks. I learnt to avoid confrontation and dealt with problems better.

What is Graphology? How does it work?

Graphology is the basics of reading thought process of the writer. It also denotes the steps he/she has passed through in life. One can can clearly read the physiological, environmental, relational effect of the person and by correcting the alphabets, one can overcome all issues.

Any graph analysis is graphology. In any drawing, painting, picture, poster, design of visiting card, letter heads, the shape or size of alphabets used in it has its own effect on the users.

One can even judge the basic story about the logo of the company or about the product from the catalogue, or life pattern of the home occupiers going by the paintings on their wall.

As every sport is basically a mind game, graphology can be used to guide and enhance performance of the player.

What are the qualifications required to be a graphologist?

One should essentially have good ability to read any handwriting and make the right analysis. Every person believes basically that only hard work pays and ignores that work can also be enjoyed. People generally work only on their requirements, and not on their abilities. Graphology teaches a person to also focus on abilities and work smartly for the desired results.

Does graphology have any real value over and above scrutinising the scribbling on a page? Does handwriting analysis lack scientific support?

My experience and results confirm it is the best supportive science which gives maximal results, if applied correctly and regularly. If
a person knows the (+ -) effects of scribbling, he will be conscious when scribbling.

Lots of data collection and compilation are required to analyse handwriting. Those who say it is pseudo-science probably have not understood the science behind it or not applied their knowledge correctly.

What is the difference between graphology and handwriting analysis? Handwriting v/s Typing ?

Hand writing analysis is limited to analysis of written things with signature but graphology means analysing graph/drawing. It includes study of logos, catalogues or any printed stationery.

One should first understand the benefit of handwriting in comparison to typing. In the former, we bring together all the fingers and thumb to hold the pen and put the thoughts on paper. Hence energy is concentrated. Typing scatters our fingers and the energy gets diverted or divided. To conserve brain energy and concentration, one should practice few pages of handwriting.

Can you tell us 10 things you can learn about yourself from your hand writing?

By analysing handwriting, one can determine whether the person`s mind is analytical or not; whether he/she will achieve the set targets/goals; has the ability for multi-tasking; has love for languages, whether the person has parental support in life; whether the person is a good listener or selective listener; whether one is diplomatic or cautious; whether one speaks truth or is a pathological liar, etc.

How can you listen when you are dealing with the written word?

I had a student who could concentrate better when listening to the spoken words of others, even by lip reading, but his comprehension of reading his own work was poor. I deduced that his concentration was good for listening, and so made him learn by reading a little louder so that he could listen to the same. Within a fortnight, he showed improvement in studies. Knowing a little about psychology helps.

Handwriting is known to evolve over time. Does this mean our personalities too evolve?

Handwriting involves brain reading; so whenever there is any adverse change in our surroundings that disturbs our mind, it will

automatically change our handwriting. Each and every alphabet represents an area of someone’s life. So this becomes the simplest and easiest way to regulate the disturbed life of a person. But he/she has to practice the correct way of writing till the desirable results are achieved. The changes have to be maintained to continue the improved life pattern.

Can graphology aid medical professionals in diagnosis? Is there any evidence to show that handwriting is affected by anxiety?

Every alphabet represents a certain area of life, including body parts. So disturbance in any alphabet if correlated will help in diagnosis. Anxiety disturbs the brain, therefore thought process and thus writing pattern, speed and size and shape of a few
alphabets.

With increased use of computers isn’t there a large decrease in the quality of handwriting?

It is not only the quality of handwriting but also the creativity of people which has degenerated with excessive use of computers. It is now just a cut- copy-paste process. However, it is heartening that even today there are people comfortable with writing and scribbling their thoughts and use the computer only to communicate.

Can handwriting be purposefully changed?

While analysing handwriting, we suggest corrections of certain alphabets intentionally to improve the life pattern of the person and solve the disturbing areas or patterns of life.

How about people who write in a second language?

One can practice analysing any language through basic graphology knowledge. Because it is only the shape, size and writing pattern one has to study. But of course one should know to read the other language.

Is it true that a handwriting personality/ compatibility test for couples can be done using graphology?

Yes. In fact, I would recommend it over astro calculation. Relationship between not just couples but any two human beings can be vastly improved with change of handwriting and its regular practice.

Is there a difference between left-handed and right-handed individuals that requires you to adjust your renderings?

Actually there is not much difference between right handed and left hand writers, except the cutting of ‘t’ or if they underline signature. Generally one draws these lines from left to right but being left handed might lead to go from right to left. It denotes person experiencing setback(s) in many areas of his life. This can be corrected.

With the advent of typewriters and computers is graphology a dying art?

Even today examinations are mostly handwritten. This is the age of creativity and till people continue writing, this science will remain alive.