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Charak subom I lost t0 the USAAcknowledgements ‘The production of this work ‘Elements of Vedic Astrology’ has been only possible with the help of the following : + Mr. KIN. Rao, for valuable suggestions, constant guidance and substantial contribution of astrological materi for this book. + Dr, Rakesh Sawhney, for working trlesaly day and night, as also for his constant encouragement, to produce a work ofthis ‘magnitude. + Mr. Rajeew Jhanji, not only forgiving this work its present shape, but also for valuable contsbution to chapters on astronomy. + Dr, Anita Arora, Head of the Paediatrics Department of the Indira Gandhi ESI Hospital, Jhinil, Delhi, for selection of ‘quotations for all the chapters of this book. + Mr. K.K. Joshi, for his help in framing the chapter on Muburts ‘+ Mr. J.N. Sharma, the well-known teacher of horay astrology, for his suggestions about the chapter on Prashna. + Mr. Vinay Aditya, for his help in preparation of the chapter fon Ashtakavarga. + My parents, teachers, frends and well-wishers who all contributed silently, yet substantially, through thee blessings, to help me succeed in my ventureSSBB Bene BS scene Contents Prorace Forrworn Vowume t Vedic Astrology : An Introduction Elementary Concepts of Astronomy ~ 1 Elementary Concepts of Astronomy ~ Tl Vedic Method of Instruction : An Illustration OF Signs, Houses and Planets Nanure of Planets Significaions of Houses and Planets (Casting 1 Birth Chare : Cusps of Houses Casting a Birth Chart : Longitudes of Planets Vargas or Subtle Divisions ‘The Sub-Planets Planetary States of Being Graha Bala or the Strength of Planets ‘The Dashas or Operational Peiods of Planets Interpretation of the Vimshottari Dasha Balarshea and Arishta Bhanga INDEX 7 Fy 50 7% By a0 116 120 140 145 154 163xVM. ge22ee odes aed Vowume 2 Placement of Lords of Houses Planets in Different Houses Planets in Different Signs [Nabhasa Yogue ‘Yoras Based on Ownership of Houses Specific and Miscellaneous Yogas Mathematical Calculation of Longevity Astrology of Health and Diease ‘Varshaphala or Annual Horoscopy. ‘Muhurata or the Astrology of Election Prashoa or Horary Astrology Gochara or Planetary Transits Ashtakavarga Summary INDEX 27 253 269 300 32 330 sar 363 379 389 403 410 49 40 Ma Preface ‘Teaching astrology to highly educated and elite clases of students in the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi, has imposed great demands on the reaching faculty here to maintain and upgrade their quality of teaching. A direct consequence of this has been the production of several high standard books by the faulty members. Stress has been placed on iustating the various astrological principles and techniques by suitable examples, The scientific basis of astrology has been proved repeatedly by illustrating the principles which give replicable results. Study of Vedic astrology demands an elementary knowledge ‘of astronomy and some basic techniques concerned with the preparation of horoscopic charts. Understanding. the static [promise in a horoscope, and the dynamic aspect of timing the futon of such promis, are areas which demand deeper study Vedic astrology has a its disposal innumerable techniques which can be employed for virally infallible renults, Not all techniques ae to be used by every practitioner of Vedic astrology on all horoscopes. But 2 knowledge of most of these is desesble. Eventually, each astrologer develops hie standard technique ‘which suite him the bet Elements of Vode Aurlogy is directed towards providing the basic principles of Vedic astrology. It highlights the scientific basis of astrology. The intial few chapters are directed towards clarifying the fundamental principles of astrology. The basic concepts of astronomy as are relevant toa study of astralogy are described dlealy. An example of the highly evoled ancient Indian method of teaching has been taken from a celebrated scripture; it highlights the simple yet lucid style of imparting scientific-spirirual instruction to disciple. Some important areasof astrology concemed with the characteristics of rshis, houses and planets, the nature of planes, and the signfications of hhouses and planets, have all been described in great details. Two chapters have been devoted to the techniques of casting a hhoroscopic chart. It may be pertinent to point out here that an understanding of the manual method of casting of horoscope has vast advantages and must be mastered filly. Reliance may later be placed on computerised calulations if so desired. Subrle areas of astrology, like the planetary sates (Avasthas) and the sub-planets, have been discussed briefly and areas for farther research indicated. The se of vargas, or subtle divisions, hha been explained. The Virnshottari dasha systema has been dealt with in dels while the Yogini dasha has been described briefly in order to provide an additional confirmatory tool. A vast amount of information gathered from standard casical texts of | astrology in respect of the placement of planets in different houses or rishis, and the various planetary influences on them, hasbeen provided, ‘The stature of 1 horoscope is reflected in the presence of absence of the all-important planetary yogas in a horosope, ‘These must be recognised a the outset, and thie quality judged, in onder to asses the potential inherent in a chart. Thre full chapters have been devoted to this aspect along with istrative ‘examples. ‘Determination of longevity i a tricky area in attology: Some standand methods of calculating the span of life along wath their pitfalls have been described. Specialised predictive areas of Vedic astrology have been touched briefly in order to acquaint the reader of such addtional predictive tools. These include medical astrology, horary sstology transit, annual chars and Ashtakavarga. One chapter has been devoted to the Muhurta or electional aspect of astrology. Greater understanding of these areas necesiates farther study, an aspect which has been hinted at appropriately ‘The book deals solely with the Parashari system which is the ‘most prevalent stem of Vedic astrology. No attempt has been sade to tansgres into the other parallel system known as the Jhimini system which i less in vogue, is lese well understood, and needs a lot of research before being universally applicable, The work is pinay ment for thoe who watt to Iam asolgy fon the vay bging, od pose ou ina ‘Sendit manner Ilse ar ppg son or hore ho want teeny go int pei ranches of asoloy. Ie ao ime to ei thre who intend onde in algal rrcch in hither uneplored res Eke the van the b+ aes or the planer Han, et Pipers lb mae at tweed fis woo is iene si May 25, 1995 Dk. KS. Cuarax 72 Gagan Vihar Detsi= 110051 (nia)a XVI... Placement of ~ Lords of Houses With bs hands and fet everywhere, with ees, beads and fe om al side, eit ears om all ides, He dsl in the ‘worl, emcloping all Gia XIIS ust as diffrent houses of a horoscope govern specific areas of an individuals it, so also do the various planets on account “ef their being the lords of those houses. For example, the first house or the lagna governs the body or the health of the individual. Vacious aspects relating toa person's body and health ae, consequently, judged from the lord of the lagna. Similary, matters pertaining to wealth are judged from the second house as well ais lord, or those pertaining to the siblings from the third house and the third lord, and so on. ‘Placement of the lord of a house in any of the twelve houses has specific relevance to matters pertaining to both houses (i.e, the house owned at well as the house occupied). Given below, in accordance tothe classical works of astrology, i a brief account of the results produced by the placement of| the different house lords in various houses. These results must be applied to individual charts with appropriate flexbily ‘Additional factors that must be considered daring an interpretation include: @) The inherent nature of the involved planet (besides its lordship). ) ee associations oF aspect.28 (Gi) The state of the plant in the vargas or divisional charts (9) The operating dasha to determine the ime when a promise Lp tt eee Ponts others Sey innit ee seers pp reo on al te he elepetig ang seven wey ina ara atont is Se Sarah es Brother and slate, satted Pet he Sec ty Sea oe ied soe oe = eae sori tal oe deeds. are . tt Seth rp pa eer ee oa sont am Eafe ive pins 2a oe a sees ar mt Boas oTe 239 maleic by nature, he suffers fom eye diseases and if benefic then good looking, [Ninth Hewe: Foreanate; learned beloved of al; worships Lord Vishnus benevolent lker; endowed with wife, sons and wealth; very famous ‘Tenth Howe: Learned; honoured by the ruler, all, comforts fom father, attains fame and wealth through his wn prowess, Eleventh Bowe: Manifold benefits; good qualis; snultple wives; famous; bas long-lived sons; lives in comfort. ‘Tool Howse: Berek of bodily comforts engaged in unworthy paris; Eves in a foreign land. I there is no benefic association or aspect on the 12th house: futile expenditure; easily angered Beneficaspecd sociation reduces affliction Second Lord in Different Houses Lord of the second house isa wealth-eame. ‘int Howe: Wealthy, tify, cru blessed with many comfort endowed with sons ever ready tohelp cher but Like thom in the Mesh of his own fuily members Second Howe: Wealthy, earns wel enjoys comforts prouds having two or three wives snl inlined t0 oppose others. Third Howse: Views, wise; vburous; greedy; sensuous {Nee + Second lord maleic in naturedevelops