Pranaams Param Pujya Gurudev Vaikuntavaasi Acharyasri N V Raghavachary (Meena 2)JKR Astro Research Foundation Welcomes you all To The world of AstrologyAstrological Link to Karma Theory By studying the patterns created by the stellar bodies, we can infer the kermic patterns of the Individual, because both are co-extensive. The horoscope thus reveals the Prarabdho karma of an individual. The orders of Synchronicity ‘and Karma are the rationale behind why the indications of the natal horoscope work reasonably well. An intelligent astrologer can analyse to a reasonable extent, the Prarabdha with which a person is bon, and based on that, the situations in which the individual may be placed in life at different times. One's prakrt/, character, mental make-up and the situations in life are all Prarabdha indicated by the horoscope through the patterns revealed. Hence study of Jyotisha or astrology can shed light on the unknown aspects of life and is very illuminating. Astrology is light on life. Astrology can guide us in our lives by giving hope; by correcting us and most importantly it can be a Sadhana (spiritual practice) by itself when done unselfishly. To the spiritual person, it gives proof of karma , rebirth and the goal of life. Used wisely astrology can guide us and help us in our spiritual ascent. Herein lies the usefulness of astrology. 18 Jyotisha Pravarthakas “Surya, Pitamaho, Vyaso, Vashishtho, Atri, Parasara, Kashyapo, Narado, Gargo, Mareechi, Manu, Angeerasa, Lomasa, Paulisa, Chyavana, Yavana, Bhrigu, Saunakauda ashta-dasa-schaithe Jyotisha Shaastra Pravarthakah ”1. Surya: It is said that Surya revealed the Surya Siddhanta to Maya. But there are three Surya siddhantas according to some- one belonging to the period of the rishis, another one referred to by \Varahamihira in his "Panchasicdhantika' and finally the modern ‘surya Siddhanta’ which Is a popular text for Siddhanta. 2. Brahma: While some opine that Pitamaha of 'Pitamaha Siddhanta' is the same as Brahma, a more traditional view of Brahma's role is found in the Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra. Of course Pitamaha of Pitamaha Siddhanta fame is nat the same as Brahma. 2. Vyasa: Vyasa deserves special treatment due to various reasons which will become obvious "I am ‘yasa among the sages", declared Lord Krishna to Arjuna. Such is the greatness of Vyasa. He is the ‘most significant among all the incarnations of the Divine. 4, Vasishta: Vasishta siddhanta has an Important place among the Panchasiddhantas, It is more in depth than Pitamahe Siddhanta. 5S, Atri: Atri and his descendants were well versed in the knowledge of Eclipses 2s revealed by the Rg Veda. Since eclipses and the nodes have a significant place in vedic knowledge, Atri is given a place ‘among the 18 pravarthakas.6, Parasara: Parasara needs no special introduction to a student of Jyotisha as he Is more or less unanimously accepted as the father of Jyotisha, But some make a distinction between Parasara the smrtikarta and Parasare the author of BPHS. In that case, the second Parasara may be placed between 5 th BC and 5 th AD. 7. Kasyapa: An ancient Sage who Is one of Saptarishis in the present manavantara. He Is the author of 2 treatise called ‘Kashyapa Samhita’. He married Aditi, with whom he fathered Agni, the Adityas, ‘and most importantly Lord Vishnu took his fifth Avatar as Vamana, the son of Aditi, in the seventh Manvantara, 8, Narada: He is seid to have revealed the ‘Narada Samhita’ the first among the Sambites. This text hhas 55 chapters. The original text seems to have had only 37 chapters to which 18 chapters were added later, The three major ancient divisions of Jyotisha- Siddhanta, Samhita and Hora are mentioned in the fourth sioka. It Is mentioned in the text that Narada also wrote a text on Hora called 'Naradeeya Hora Sastra’. 9. Garga: There are many works attriouted to Garga. Though he dees not seem to have authored these books, it is well accepted that Garge is among the most ancient authorities. Bhattotpala (8 th century AD) in his commentary on 'Brihat Jateka' tells us of Garga Hora Sastra. 10. Mareechi: Though there is no extant work of Mareechi, we can only infer that his work must have had been well known at one time as Govinda Dalvagna quotes Mareechl. 11. Ma fe Is better known for his contribution to Dharma sastra, 112. Angirasa: It is net uncommon to use the terms "Angira and ‘Brihaspati" interchangeably. It is said that 2 text called 'Barhaspatya Samhita’ was in existence in the past. 13, Romasa: Some suggest that Romasa, Lomasa and Romeka are all the seme. Lomasa Samhita Is ‘among the ancient warks while Romaka Siddhanta is amang the Panchasiddhantas. But Romaka and Lomasa seem to be two cifferent individuals. Both are accepted by some as pravarthakas. But Romaka Siddhante Is of foreign origin (Rome) 14. Paulisa: Paulisa siddhanta is an ancient work again considered to be a foreign one. Varahamihira says that Latadeva is the commentator of both Paulisa and Romaka Siddhantas. Paulaha, Paulisa, Paulastya are the other names which we come across In various places in this context. 15. Chyavana: As in the case of Marecchi we can only infer the existence of Chyavana's work through Govinda Daivagna's quotes.16. Yavana: Yavana parampara is also among the ancient recognized schools of astrology. Varahamihira, Bhattotpala and Kalyana Verma have all eulogized the Yavanas in their works. Sphudidwaja’s "Yavana Jataka’ (269 or 270 AD) claims to be the versified version of a prose work of one previous Yavaneswara. Latadeva has written a commentary on "Yavana Jataka’ All these three authors predate Varahamihira. 17. Bhrigu : Bhrigu Samhita is a text that is quite famous. Govinda Daivagna has quoted the sayings of sage Bhrigu in his text. We also find Bhrigu readings (similar to the South Indian Nadis in some sense) in North India where the individual's horoscope is already found in the numerous palm leaf manuscripts written long back. Interestingly neither Varahemihira nor Kalyana Verma has mentioned anything about Bhrigu Samhita. 18. Saunaka : Both BPHS as well as Muhurta Chintamani mention Saunaka's name. He also figures in many puranas.Origins of Meena 2 Naadi SystemThree main schools of astrological thought in India, viz., Parasara, Jaimini and the Naadi. Among the greatest wonders of world, is the wonder of the Naadi Granthas in India that reveal with stunning accuracy even the minute details of person’s life. Among Naadi Granthas, Dhruva Naadi by Sage Satyacharya occupies an unique place. Based on Dhruva Naadi, Sugar Peru Naadi and some principles from Budha Naadi — Meena Naadi has taken roots from.The Meena System of Stellar Astrology or Naadi Jyotisha was developed by Late Sri. R Gopala Krishna Row (Meena 1) and Late Sri. N V Raghava Chary (Meena 2) in late thirties. Invaluable astrological principles, which were not found in the classical astrological works, were given; upon which one can reliably proceed in the delineation of a horoscope.Qualities of an Aspiring Astrologer Vutthaayoshasi devataam hrudi nijaam dhyaatvaa vapussodhanam Krithvaa snaana purassaram salila nikshepaadi karmaakhilam Krithvaa mantra japaadhikamcha vidhivath panchaanga veekshaam thathaa Khetaanaam gananamcha daivavidhatha swasthaantharaathmaa bhaveth | An Astrologer should get up before Sunrise and perform daily rituals like clear his body by taking bath, offering prayers to deities, offering water to Sun god, reciting mantras, etc. Then he should look into the almanac and perform calculations of planets with a peaceful mind. Ganiteshu praveenoyaha sabda sastre krutasramaha Nyaayavidh buddhimaan desa dikkaalajno jitendriyaha | An Astrologer should be well versed in calculetions, should have done commendable work in acoustics, justifiable, wise, should have knowledge in direction, space and time and should have control over his senses.Qualities of an Aspiring Astrologer Triskandhajno darshaneeyah sroutha smaartha kriyaaparaha Nirdaambhikah satyavaadhee daivajno daivavit sthiraha | An Astrologer should have complete knowledge in Triskandhas, i.e, Siddantha, Samhitha end Hora. He should have known the rituals prescribed by Holy Scriptures. He should never be proud and should talk only truth. Adveshee nitya santoshee ganithaagama paaragaha Muhoorta guna doshajno vagmee kusala budhimaan | An Astrologer should not be jealous, should always be contented, good at mathematics, knows good and bad in muhurtas (electional astrology), good at communication and should be a sharp intellect. Krutshnaam gopaanga kusalam hora ganitha naishtikam Yo na poojayathe ragjaa sa naasa mupagachchathi | A king will bring his own destruction if he does not respect the Astrologer who is knowledgeable in Astrology theory and calculations. Qualities of an Aspiring Astrologer Naaprushtaha kasyachid brooyaannaanyaayenacha pruchchathaha Paramaartha phalam jnaanam yatho naiveha sidhyathi | Prediction should not be given to a person, who does not ask for it. Questions intended to test the Astrologer should not be answered. If answered, the predictions will fail.a ie ee ors Inner Planets Outer Planets+90" Latitude aaa ORE z = 90° LatitudeZODIAC TABLELORDSHIPS MOON RASIS EeZODIAC DEGREES 200 t0 330° 320 to 3500 ts 30"The starting point for the Nakshatras is the point on the ecliptic directly opposite to the star Spice called Chitra in Sanskrit (other slightly different definitions exist). It is called Meshadi or the “start of Aries". The ecliptic is divided into each of the Nakshatras eastwards starting from this point. The number of Nakshatras reflects the number of days in a sidereal month (It is the time it takes the Moon to return to 2 given position among the Stars: 27.321661 days (27 d 7 h 43 min 115 s). The width of a Nakshatra traversed by the moon in about one day. The relationship to the stars really has to do with the periodicity with which the moon travels over time and through space past the field of the specific stars called Nakshatras. Hence, the stars are more like numbers on a clock through which the hands of time pass (the moon).STAR- LORD a 5 tm RAHU suptteR SATURN MERCURY sn =a = = =<AQUARIUS CAPRICORN PISCES SAGITARIUS ARIES ‘TAURUS LIBRA GEMINI oal