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SYLLABUS FOR DIPLOMA COURSES VI Retrograde motion planets - Geocentric

JYOTISH PRAVEENA VII How names of seven days of week were formed.
(Two Papers of 3 hours duration in each semester every six months) VIII Phases of Moon (Cycle of Moon) Nodes, Rahu & Ketu
FIRST SEMESTER IX Comets Halleys Comets, Enckes Comet etc.
PAPER I 50 MARKS X Astronomical Definitions:
PART-I GENERAL ASTROLOGY * Terrestrial and celestial sphere.
I Introduction * Great and small circle.
Astrology is a Vedanga Veda Purusha * Terrestrial and Celestial Equators.
Definition of Jyotish Shastra * Meridian, Longitude, Latitudes.
Branches of Astrology Samhita, Sidhanta, Hora, Prasna & Shakuna etc * Declination (Kranti) and Right Ascension (Druva)
Uses and Value of Astrology * Celestial Poles.
Qualification of an Astrologer * Meaning of Ecliptic (Ravi Marg)
II Three Systems of Astrology viz. Parasara System, Jaimini system, Tajaka system- * Meaning of Zodiac.
(Annual Progression) * Types of Zodiac Movable, fixed, tropical, sidereal zodiac.
Fundamental reason and a logical base of Astrology (Rationale of Astrology). * Zodiac of Constellations.
Relationship of Macrocosms (Brahmanda) and Micro Cosmos (Pindanda) * Hours Angle.
Essence of living in harmony with nature i.e. harmony with environment with ones * Altitude, Azimuth, Nadir, Celestial meridian.
work, with ones desires etc. * Verticles, Prime verticles.
Five elements (Panchabhootas) * Chnages in Suns declination and declination of other planets.
III Brief History of Astrology, Chronology of Vedic period in brief * Equinoxes Vernal and Autumnal.
Vedic period * Four Cardinal points Equinotical Points.
Puranic period(Ramayana, Mahabharata, 18 Pravartakas) * Precession of Equinoxes, Nutation, Ayanamsa.
Parasari Period (Aryans, Babilonian, Greek period) Parasara, Jaimini, Garg etc. * Division of Zodiac into signs and constellations.
Aryabhatta I & II (476 A.D) * Occultation and combustion and eclipses.
Varahamihira period (587 A.D) th * Perihelion, Aphelion, Apogee, Perigee.
Kalyan Varma, Bhattotpala, Bhaskaracharya, Vaidyanath till 18 Century. XI Time Concept
Teachers period Shri B.V. Raman Period and later. * Mean Solar day * Civil Day
IV Astrology is a Science with reference to modern science? Is it an art? * Sidereal Day and Mean Sidereal Day
V Astrology and Psychology VI Astrology and Genetics * Lunar Day Adik and Kshaya tithis
VII Astrology and Statistics. VIII Vedas - Vedangas * Solar Month * Lunar Month
IX Astrology and Karma Theory * Sidereal Month * Anomalistic Month
* Fate and free will * Laws of Karma * Synodic Month * Tropical Year
* Destiny * Sanchita, Prarabdha and Agaami Karma * Sidereal Year * Calender Year
* Drida Karma, Adrida Karma, Drida-Adrida Karma * Anomalistic Year * Lunar Year
* Kamya Karma, Namittika Karma, Nitya Karma * Luni Solar Year
* Satwik, Rajasik and Tamasik Karmas * Meteonic Cycle of 19 year, Adik Maasa * Local Mean Time
* Vaachika Karma, Kaayaka Karma, Manasika Karma etc. * Zonal Time * Various units of time
* Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha divisions of houses. * Units of Measurement of distance in space (Light Year, Astronomical Unit, Par sec)
BOOKS XII Eclipses Lunar eclipse and Solar eclipses.
a. Prescribed Books XIII Panchanga - Meaning of vaara, tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karnas, their names, Malefic
1. Brihat Parashara Horasastra By Sage Parashara and benefic nature of these and their calculations.
2. Planetary influences on human affairs By Dr. B.V.Raman XIV Upagrahas - Astronomical points on Ecliptic- Dhuma, Vyatipata, Paridhi, Indrachapa,
3. Astrology for Beginners By Dr. B.V.Raman Sikhi or Upaketu and their Calculations and positions.
b. Recommended Books Utility of Upgrahas in hora, prasna, tajik and muhurtha.
1. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V.Raman Books
2. A Cathechism of Astrology by Dr. B.V.Raman (a) Prescribed Books
c. Reference Books 1. Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra by Sage Parashara
1. Brihat Jataka By Varahamihira 2. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman
2. Brihat Samhita By Varahamihira 3. Astronomy relevant to Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman
3. Arya Bhateya By Aryabhatta-I (b) Recommended Books
4. Sidanta Shiromani By Bhaskara-II 1. Brihat Samhita by Varahamihira
JYOTISH PRAVEENA 2. Brihat Jataka by Varahamihira
Part 2 ASTRONOMY RELEVANT TO ASTROLOGY (c) Reference Books
I Introduction of Astronomy 1. Aryabhattaya by Aryabhatta I
II Modern trends in Astronomy 2. Sidanta Siromani by Bhaskara - II
Birth of universe(Big Bang Theory) 3. Introducation to Astronomy by Rick Shaffer
* Galaxies * Milky Way (Akasa Ganga) 4. Astronomy Encyclopedia by Sivpatrik Moore
* Stars 5. Universe by Discovery Channel Science collections
III Historical Background 6. Laws of Nature by M Anjaneyulu
* Names of important astronomical scholars of Indian and Western in brief JYOTISH PRAVEENA PAPER II
* Various Sidantas available in brief. Part -1 MATHEMATICAL ASTROLOGY
IV Earth and Sky I Astrological Technology
V Solar System including extra saturnine planets. * The Solar System
* Basic physical features of planets : Dwarf Planets, Sattlelites, Asteroids Minor Planets, * Northern hemisphere and Southeren hemisphere
Meteors, Meteorites. * Geographical Longitude (Rekhamsha) and Latitude (Akshamsha)
v Inner and outer Planets - inferior conjunctions and superior conjunction
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* Greenwich Meridian II Relationships
* Celestial Sphere, Celestial Equator * Permanent Relationship of planets * Temporal relationship of planets
* Celestial Longitude(Sphuta) and Latitude(Vikshepa) * Panchada Maitri Chakra
* Oblique ascension (Rashiman) III Aspects/status/Avastha
* Ayanamasha * Aspects of Planets
* Movable and fixed Zodiac * Planets their houses, their exaltation, debilitation etc.
* Sayana and Niryana Systems * Planetary Avasthas and strength
* Table of Ascendant IV Karakatawas
* The Ephemeris * Planetary Karakatawas * Signification of 12 Houses(Bhavas)
* Division of Zodiac into signs, their names, span in degrees, their lords * Key Planets
* Nakshatras or constellations or names of 27 stars, their span or extent, lords of * Auspicious and inauspicious planets for different Ascendant signs (Key planets of
Nakshatras. Signs)
* Various Ascendants (Lagnas) VI Results of 12 Ascendants signs
* The Tenth House or Medium Coeli (M.C) VII Effects of 9 planets in 12 signs and 12 Houses
II Time Measure VIII Guiding Principles for judgment of a horoscope from lagna and Chandra lagna
* Hindu division and measure (Yugas) of time IX Effect of lords of Bhavas in 12 Bhavas.
* Apparent and Mean Solar Day X Ayurdaya and Maraka Planets
* Conversion of time LMT Correction- Time Zone Division of Life span Different methods of calculating longevity.
* Necessity to have sidereal time system Balarishta Combinations- Cancellation Maraka Maraka Power.
* Calculation of sidereal time of given moment or Epoch XI Theories of Birth time rectification
III Sun Rise and Sun Set XII Dasa Meaning uses- Vimshottari dasa system at a glance.
* Sun rise and sunset definitions and calculations * Different tiers in Dasa systems Importance of Vimshottari Dasa system.
IV Casting of Horoscope By Modern Method * Dasa sequence of planets and dasa period allotted to planets calculation of MD, AD
* Different forms of Horoscope etc.
* Modern Method of calculating lagna * Calculation of balance mahadasa at the time of birth of a native.XIII Yogas : Types
* Calculation of Ascendant Different locations- Northern & Southern hemisphere of yogas (Phaladeepika chap. 6,7)
* Modern Method of calculation of longitudes of planets at birth by using yearly Lunar Yogas : - Sunapa, Anapa, Durdara, Kemudruma, Kemdruma banga, Gajakesari, Chandra
Ephemeries. mangala, Adi Yogas their formation and effects with Examples.
* Ephemeries and condensed ephemeris of past years. Solar Yogas : Vesi, Vasi, Ubhyachari & Bhud-Aditya
V Horoscopy by Traditional Method Yogas from Lagna : Lagnadi, Amala, Ruchaka, Bhadra, Hamsa, Malavya, Sasa
* Meaning of Traditional Method Yogas - Their formation and effects with examples.
* Meaning of Rashiman Other Yogas :- Garuda yoga, Kedar yoga, Sakata yoga, Mahabhagya yogas, Subha and Papa
* Calculation of Lagna by traditional method and its longitudes Kartari Yogas their formation and effects with examples.
* Calculation of Planetary position XIV Basic concepts of delination of horoscope.
VI Dasa System (a) Prescribed Books :
* Meaning of Dasa 1. Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra
* Major and sub periods of Vimshottari Dasa system 2. Phaladeepika
* Working out mahadasa and antardasas operating to the native 3. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman
* Calculating dasa balance at the time of birth of a native (b) Recommended Books :
VII Bhavas 1. Laghu Parashari
* Meaning and names of Bhavas 2. Jataka Chandrika
* Calculation of cusps and sandhis and bhava span 3. Brihat Samhita.
VIII Vargas (Divisional Charts) Method of preparation & Utility (c) Reference Books
* Lagna Chart or Rasi Chart 1. Predictive astrology by M.N.Kedar
* Hora Chart 2. Laws of Nature Vedic wisdom- predictive principles of Astrology by M.Anjaneyulu
* Drekkana Chart JYOTISH PRAVEENA SECOND SEMISTER PAPER III
* Navamsha Chart PART -1 DELINEATION & DYNAMIC CONFIGURATION
* Dashama Chart I. Definition of Delineation, Dynamic Configuration. Rasi, Navamsha charts. Importance
* Dwadashamsha Chart of Nakshatras. Importance of a Horoscope.
* Trimshamsha Chart II. Factors for declineation of natal chart.
BOOKS III. The following factors are to be analyzed in birth chart
(a) Prescribed books * Assessing the strength of planets in chart.
1. Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra * Malefic and benefic nature of planets.
2. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V.Raman * Position of Planet in the chart.
(b) Recommended Books: * Occupation and Association of planets in chart.
1. Mathematical Astrology by Y.K.Bansal * Use of basic and fundamental principles of prediction.
2. Astronomy and Mathematical Astrology by Jain Note : Analyzing the above factor from lagna & Moon
(c) Reference books: IV. Effects of Retrograde planets
1. Brihat Samhita * Effect of Exaltation and debilitation.
JYOTISH PRAVEENA * Importance of Navamsha.
Part -2 PREDICTIVE ASTROLOGY * Effects of Combustion.
I Basic Concepts * How to identify houses for various important events in life
* Natural Characteristics of Rasis * Classification of Rasis VI. Formation of various yogas and their effects
* Kalapurusha Angas- Rasis * Natural Characteristics of planets * Vipareet raja yogas * Raja Yogas
* Planets and body parts * Yogas formed by Lordships of Planets
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* Yogas formed by conjunction of planets III Planetary Relations, Aspects, Orbs
* Yogas formed by Aspects of Planets IV Balas
* Vasumati Yoga * Vasuman Yoga * Dwadasavargeeya Bala * Panchavargeeya Bala
* Pushkala Gauri Yoga * Sumala Yoga * Harsh Bala * Muntha meaning and its uses
* Parijatha Yoga * Kusuma Yoga VI Lord of the year Selection and signification
* Nirbhagya Yoga * Saraswati Yoga VII Dasas and their interpretations
* Lakshmi Yoga * Srikantha Yoga * Mudda Vimshottari Dasa * Yogini Dasa
* Kali Yoga * Sankya Yoga * Patyayini Dasa
* Dhruyoga * Parvartha Yoga VIII Yogas - their interpretation and uses
* Daridra Yoga * Kama Yoga IX Sahams & their uses
* Asura Yoga * Chamara Yoga X Tri-Pataki Chakra and its use
* Ashtra Yoga (Refer 6/7 chapters of Phaladeepika) XI Practicals Study of Charts for Promise of events and identification of yogas etc.
Books BOOKS
a) Prescribed Books (a) Prescribed Books :
1. Phaladeepika 2. Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra (1) Tajika Neelkanthi
3. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V.Raman (2) Varshaphala or Hindu Progressed Horoscope by Dr. B.V. Raman
b) Recommended Books (b) Recommended Books :
1. Three hundred combinations by Dr. B.V.Raman 2. Jataka Chandrika (1) Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra (2) Jataka Chandrika
c) Reference Books (c ) Reference Book:
1. How to judge a horoscope by Dr. B.V.Raman 2. Saravali (1) Tajikashastra - R K Vishwakarma & K Rangachari
JYOTISH PRAVEENA (2) Tajika Neelakanti
PART 2 (3) Varshaphal - Sumeet Chugh
DASA AND BASIC TRANSIT (4) Annual Horoscopy - Dr K S Charak
I Dasa Systems (5) Predicting Marriage time through Annual horoscopy - M Anjaneyulu
* Various Dasas as mentioned by Parasara and Jaimini Maharishi JYOTISH PRAVEENA
* Importance and reason for selecting Vimshottari Dasa PART - 2 MUHURTHA
* Sequence of planets in Vimshottari Dasa and their periods allotted 1. Introduction
* Sequence of Maha Dasa, Antar Dasa, Pratyantar Dasa, Sukhsma Dasa, Prana Dasa * Meaning of Muhurtha and its importance
* Calculating dasa balance at the time of birth of a native * Ekavimshati Dosas (21 great evils)
* Interpretation of Maha Dasa, Antar Dasa and Pratyantar Dasa in birth chart (Malefic * Names of various Muhurthas in a day (24 hours)
and Benefic dasas) * Lagna Tyaja, Tyajakala
* Identifying a particular event through Maha & Antar Dasas * Tarabala, Chandra Bala
* Basics of Yogini dasa and its calculations of M.D./A.D. and Balance of Dasa at the * Panchaka - Meaning, their calculation Panchaka Shudi, Types of Panchakas
time of birth. * Names and 7 Types of stars
* Interpretation of M.D./A.D. by Yogini Dasa * Importance of Abijit Nakshatra
II Basic transit (ref. phaladeepika) * Nakshatras, their planetary lord and duties
* Meaning of transits or Gochar * Upward, downward and triyanmukha looking stars and their uses
* Importance of Transit and its uses * Nine (9) Divisions of Stars
* Difference between Dasa and Transit * Nakshatra Gandanta, Vishaghatikaal
* Corelationship between Dasa and Transit II General auspicious and inauspicious yogas explained.
* Simple transit results will mislead * Sidhayogas, Mrityayogas, Kakrachayogas, Samvartaka yoga, Dagdayoga,
* Importance of Moon in Transit * Vishayoga, Amrita Sidha Yoga, Sarvarthasidha Yoga, Yamaghantaka Yoga,
* Is transit results (effect) be considered from Moon lagna/Sun lagna/Lagna (Ascendant). * Tripuskara Yoga, Dwipuskara yoga.
* Transit results of planet in 12 houses from Moon * Tithi Kshaya, Tithi Vridhi, Paksharandra tithies, Tithi Gandanta, Lords of Tithis,
* Importance of slow moving planets like Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu in transit. * Nature of Tithis.
* Meaning of Double Transit and its uses * Months, Nakshtras suitable for marriage
* Sadesati - its meaning and the effect of Saturns 7 years cycles * Shashtakas, Dwidwadasa Doshas
* Ashtama Shani and Ardashtama Sani its meaning and effect * Tarabala Sudhi
* Veda points of 7 planets and exceptions * Muhurtha for conventional and unconventional marriage Dwadasa Kootas (Koota
* Vepareeta Veda Milan) - calculations and their importance and interpretation
Books * Marriage Muhurtha (No matching)
(a) Prescribed Books : * Muhurtha related to Sodasa Sanskara (pre-post - natal oriented)
(1) Phaladeepika (2) Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra III Vidyarambha Muhurtha (Educational Muhurtha)
(3) Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman (4) Zataka Chandrika * For starting education in various branches like Vedas, Mathematics, Arms and
(b) Recommended Books : Ammunition, Medical education, Fine arts, Legal etc.
(1) Brihat Samhita (2) Sarvathra Chintamani IV Griha Aramba Muhurtha (House construction)
(3) Zataka Tatwa V Griha Pravesha Muhurtha (entering New House)
(c) Reference Books : VI Duragaman Muhurtha (Long travel)
(1) Utara Kalamitra (2) Transits by Sri Pullipani VII Travel Muhurtha
JYOTISH PRAVEENA * General considerations for all types of journeys
PAPER - IV * Good Nakshtras, Tithi, Karna, Vaara for journey
Part 1 VARSHAPHAL/ TAJIK (PROGRESSED HOROSCOPE) * Nakshatra Shoola, Vaara Shoola
I Introduction * Considering Rahu in journey
v Meaning of Tajaka system and difference between Parasara and Tajaka system * Direction for travel
II Casting annual horoscope VIII Rajabhisheka Muhurtha (Oath taking ceremony)
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IX Importance of Vijayadashimi and Dussera functions
X How to fix a Muhurtha
* Factors to be considered in fixing various muhurthas
XI Miscellaneous Muhurthas
XII Occupational Muhurthas in brief
Books
(a) Prescribed Books :
1. Muhurtha by Dr. B.V. Raman 2. Muhurtha chintamani
(b) Recommended Books :
1. Muhurtha Marthanda 2. Muhurtha Darpana
3. Uttara Kalamristha
(c) Reference Books:
1. Muhurtha by Smt. Kusuma Vasist 2. Muhurtha by Joshi