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JYOTISH Paper I – Topic 1 : Astrology is a Vedanga – Veda PurushaDefinition of Jyotish 1
PRAVEENA Part -I Introduction to ShastraBranches of Astrology – Samhita, Siddhanta, Hora, Prashna &
General Astrology Shakuna etc.Use and Value of AstrologyQualifications of an Astrologer
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper I – Topic 2 : Rationale of Astrology Relevance/Utility/Uses of Astrology in various 2
PRAVEENA Part -I Relevance of fields Qualifications of a Good Astrologer
General Astrology
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper I – Topic 3 : Dating Techniques in AstrologyTimeline of AstrologyAstrology during Vedic 3
PRAVEENA Part -I History of PeriodAstrology during Puranic PeriodAstrology during Parashara
General Astrology PeriodAstrology during Varahamihira PeriodAstrology during Teachers'
Astrology PeriodAstrological Treatise written during the above Periods
JYOTISH Paper I – Topic 4 : Fate (Destiny) & Freewill (Purushartha)Physical, Astral & Causal Bodies & 4
PRAVEENA Part -I Astrology & their importanceLaws of KarmaCategories  of  Karma :  -Sanchita,  -
General Karma Theory Prarabdha  (Dridha  /  Dridha-Adridha  / Adridha)-Kriyamana,
Astrology AgamiEffectiveness of Remedial Measures on different Prarabdha Karmas
JYOTISH Paper I – Topic 5 : Scientific Basis of Astrological PrinciplesAstrology & Modern 5
PRAVEENA Part -I Astrology, ScienceAstrology & Psychology
General Modern
Astrology Science &
Psychology
JYOTISH Paper I – Books A. Recommended Classical Books1. Brihat Parashara Horashastra by Sage 6
PRAVEENA Part -I ParasharaB.  Recommended Books1. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V.
General Raman2. A Catechism of Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman3. Planetary influences
Astrology on Human Affairs by Dr. B.V. Raman4. Astrology for Beginners by Dr. B.V.
RamanC.  Reference Books1. Brihat Jataka by Varahamihira2. Brihat Samhita
by Varahamihira3. Arya Bhatteya by Aryabhatta-I4. Siddhanta Shiromani by
Bhaskara-II
JYOTISH Paper I – Topic 1 : Introduction to AstronomyHistorical BackgroundAncient Astronomical 1
PRAVEENA Part II - Introduction Scholars (Indian & Western)Astronomical Treatises (Siddhantas)
Astronomy
Relevant to
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper I – Topic 2 : The Solar SystemPlanetsInner & Outer PlanetsInferior & Superior PlanetsExtra- 2
PRAVEENA Part II - Solar System Saturnine Planets
Astronomy
Relevant to
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper I – Topic 3 : The Earth - FactsHeliocentric & GeocentricEquatorNorthern & Southern 3
PRAVEENA Part II - Earth HemisphereNorth Pole & South PoleThe inclination of Earth's AxisPole Star
Astronomy or Dhruva Tara
Relevant to
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper I – Topic 4 : The Phases of the MoonMoon's Nodes (Rahu & Ketu) 4
PRAVEENA Part II - Moon
Astronomy
Relevant to
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper I – Topic 5 : Zodiac Ecliptic (Ravi Marg)ZodiacMovable & Fixed ZodiacTropical& Sidereal 5
PRAVEENA Part II - ZodiacNames of Zodiac Signs (Western & Hindu)
Astronomy
Relevant to
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper I – Topic 6 : Meaning of EclipseOccultationSolar Eclipse (Total, Partial & Annular)Lunar 6
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PRAVEENA Part II - Eclipses Eclipse (Total, Partial & Penumbral)Role of Rahu & Ketu in
Astronomy eclipsesCombustion
Relevant to
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper I – Topic 7 : DhumaVyatipataParidhiIndrachapaSikhi(Upaketu)Utility of aprakashit 7
PRAVEENA Part II - Aprakashit upgrahas in predictions 
Astronomy Upagrahas
Relevant to
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper I – Topic 8 : Meaning of EquinoxEquinoctial PointsNutationPre- cession of 8
PRAVEENA Part II - Ayanamsha EquinoxesAyanamshaSayana & Nirayana SystemDetermination of Approx.
Astronomy AyanamshaNames of various Ayanamshas
Relevant to
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper I – Topic 9 : Types of Planetary motion: Rotation & RevolutionKinds of Planetary  motion:  9
PRAVEENA Part II - Planetary -Direct  Motion  -Mandatara  (Very Slow speed)-Manda (Slow Speed)-Sama
Astronomy Motion (Normal Speed)-Chara (Fast Speed)-Atichara (Very Fast Speed)-Stationary
Relevant to Motion-Sthambana (Vikala)-Retrograde Motion-Vakra (Retrograde in same
Astrology sign)-Anuvakra (Retrograde & enters previous sign)
JYOTISH Paper I – Topic 10 : Terminology: Terrestrial and Celestial SphereGreat and Small 1
PRAVEENA Part II - Astronomical CircleTerrestrial and Celestial EquatorsCelestial
Astronomy Coordinate PolesMeridianLongitudeLatitudePerihelionAphelionApogeePerigeeHorizontal
Relevant to System: Coordinate System : Fundamental Plane : Horizon, Poles : Zenith /
Astrology Terminology, Nadir, Latitude : Altitude (or Elevation), Longitude : AzimuthEquatorial
Horizontal & Coordinate System :  Fundamental Plane : Celestial Equa- tor, Poles : 
Equatorial Celestial Poles, Latitude :  Declination, Longitude :  Right Ascension (or Hour
Coordinate Angle)
System
JYOTISH Paper I – Books A.  Recommended Classical Books1. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra by Sage 1
PRAVEENA Part II - Parashara2. Brihat Samhita and Brihat Jataka by VarahamihiraB. 
Astronomy Recommended Books1. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman2.
Relevant to Astronomy Relevant to Astrology by Dr. B.V. RamanC.   Reference Books1.
Astrology Aryabhattaya by Aryabhatta -I2. Siddhanta Shiromani by Bhaskara -II3.
Introduction  to Astronomy by Rick Shaffer4. Astronomy Encyclopedia by
Sivpatrik Moore5. Universe by Discovery Channel – Science Collections6.
Laws of Nature by M Anjaneyulu7. Elements of Vedic Astrology Vols. 1 & 2 by
Dr K S Charak 
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 1. Time Hindu measurement of TimeSidereal MetricsLunar Metrics, Tropical 1
PRAVEENA Part -I Measure MetricsConcept of Adhika Maas & Khsaya MaasModern measurement  of
Mathematical TimeConversion Ghati-Pal-Vipal to H:M:S Conversion H:M:S to Ghati-Pal-
Astrology Vipal
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 2. Time Latitude & LongitudeConcept of Prime MeridianTime ZonesLocal Mean 2
PRAVEENA Part -I Differences TimeStandard TimeGreenwich Mean TimeLMT Correction
Mathematical
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 3. Time LMT to ISTIST to LMTGMT to ISTIST to GMTZST to GMTGMT to ZST 3
PRAVEENA Part -I Conversion
Mathematical
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 4. The necessity to have Sidereal Time SystemSidereal Time of a given 4
PRAVEENA Part -I Sidereal Time moment
Mathematical
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 5. SunriseSunsetApparent  NoonAhas & RatriCalculation of Sunrise & Sunset 5
PRAVEENA Part -I Sunrise & timeCalculation by the method of interpolation
Mathematical Sunset
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 6. Meaning of Panchanga ElementsCalculations  6
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PRAVEENA Part -I Panchanga of  :  VaaraNakshatraTithiKaranaYogaModern Ephemeris
Mathematical
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 7. Definition of HoroscopeForms of HoroscopeComponents of 7
PRAVEENA Part -I Horoscopes HoroscopeTools for CalculationTable of AscendantsTable of
Mathematical HousesEphemerisCalculator
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 8. Calculation of Ascendant (India)Calculation of Ascendant 8
PRAVEENA Part -I Ascendant (Foreign)Calculation of Ascendant (Southern Hemisphere)
Mathematical
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 9. Calculation of Longitude of Planets (using Yearly Ephemeris)Calculation of 9
PRAVEENA Part -I Planetary Longitude of Planets (using Condensed Ephemeris)
Mathematical Positions
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 10. Various Dasha Systems (Brief mention)Vimshottari Dasha SystemThe basis 1
PRAVEENA Part -I Dasha System for Vimshottari  Dasha SystemCalculation of Dasha Balance at BirthMajor
Mathematical Periods & Sub-periods
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 11. Calculation of LagnaCalculation of Planetary LongitudesCalculation of 1
PRAVEENA Part -I Casting of Dasha balanceCalculation of Dasha PeriodsCasting of Horoscope (Modern
Mathematical Horoscope Method)
Astrology (Modern)
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 12 . Bhava (House)Various House SystemsTenth Cusp (MC)Calculation of 1
PRAVEENA Part -I Bhavas Bhavas using Sripati Paddhati
Mathematical
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 13. Varga SaptavargasDashavargaSho-dashavargasCalculation of Shodashavarga 1
PRAVEENA Part -I Charts Charts
Mathematical
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper II – BOOKS A. Recommended Classical Books1. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra2. Brihat 1
PRAVEENA Part -I SamhitaB. Recommended Books1. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V.
Mathematical Raman2. Mathematical Astrology by Y. K. Bansal3. Elements of Vedic
Astrology Astrology Vols. 1 & 2 by Dr K S Charak4. Astronomy and Mathematical
Astrology by V. P. Jain
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 1 : Basic Rashi (or Signs)Lagna (or Ascendant)Bhavas (or Houses)Grahas (or 1
PRAVEENA Part II - Components of Planets)Nakshatras (or Constellations)
Predictive Prediction
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 2 : The The Twelve Rashi names (Hindu & Western)Ruler/Lord of each RashiNatural 2
PRAVEENA Part II - Rashis (Signs) Characteristics of each RashiClassification of Signs based on : Odd/Even
Predictive signsMale/Female signsMoveable/Fixed/Dual signsFiery/Earthy/Airy/Watery
Astrology signsDiurnal/ Nocturnal/Twilight  signsShirshodaya/Prishthodaya/
Ubhayodaya  signsBiped/Quadraped signsShort/Medium/Long length
signsBrahmin/ Kshatriya/Vaishya/Shudra signs
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 3 : The Lagna  /  Ascendant  /  Rising  Sign Characteristics of people  born in  each 3
PRAVEENA Part II - Lagna Lagna Result of Lagna lord in twelve RashisMoon sign as Lagna (Chandra
Predictive Lagna)
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 4 : The The  Twelve  Houses  from  Lagna Significator/s  (Karaka/s)  for  each  bhava  4
PRAVEENA Part II - Bhavas                        Significations  (Karakatwas)  of  twelve  bhavas Classification of
Predictive (Houses) Bhavas as :  -Trikona-Kendra-Panaphara-Apoklima-Upchaya-Apachaya-
Astrology Trishadaya-Trika/Dusthanas-Chatushtaya-Badhakasthana
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 5 : The The Nine planets as per Hindu AstrologyNatural Characteristics of nine 5
PRAVEENA Part II - Navagrahas planetsSignifications  (Karakatwas)  of  each  Planet Natural  Benefic  & 
Predictive (Nine Planets) Natural  Malefic  Planets Functional  Benefic  &  Functional  Malefic 
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Astrology Planets Avasthas of PlanetsDignities of Planets: Exaltation/Debilitation/
MoolatrikonaUcchabhilashi / NeechabhilashiFriendship  of  Planets: 
Permanent  Friendship,  Temporary  Friendship Compound  Friendship
(Panchadha Maitri)Key  Planets  for  each  Lagna  sign Aspects of Planets
(Graha Drishti)Relationship  between  Planets  (Sambandha) Effects of Nine
Planets in each Rashi (Sign)Effects of Nine Planets in each Bhava (House)
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 6 : The The 27 Nakshatras, 28th Nakshatra (Abhijit), Nakshatra mapping in each 6
PRAVEENA Part II - Nakshatras sign, Birth Nakshatra, Characteristics of people born in each Nakshatra
Predictive (Constellations)
Astrology
JYOTISH Paper II – Topic 7 : The What is Yoga?Yogas from lagna : Panchamahapurusha YogaLagnadhi 7
PRAVEENA Part II - Yogas YogaMahabha- gya YogaSarala YogaJaya YogaVimala YogaShubha/Paapa
Predictive (Astrological Kartari YogaSolar yogas : Vesi YogaVosi YogaUbhayachari YogaBudhaditya
Astrology Combinations) YogaLunar yogas : Sunapha YogaAnapha YogaDurudhara YogaKemadruma
Yoga & its cancellation (Bhanga)Gaja Kesari YogaChandradhi  YogaChandra
Mangala Yoga, Shakata Yoga 
JYOTISH Paper II – Books A.  Recommended Classical Books1. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra by Sage 8
PRAVEENA Part II - Parashara2. Phaladeepika by Mantreshwara3. Hindu Predictive Astrology by
Predictive Dr. B.V. Raman4. Laghu Parashari  5. Jataka Chandrika   6. Brihat SamhitaB.
Astrology Recommended Books1. Yogas by Dr K S CharakC.  Reference Books1.
Predictive astrology by M.N. Kedar2. Laws of Nature-Vedic Wisdom:
Predictive Principles of Astrology by M. Anjaneyulu3. Elements of Vedic
Astrology Vols. 1 & 2 by Dr K S Charak
JYOTISH Paper III – Topic 1 : Definition of DelineationDefinition of Dynamic Configuration (Yogas & 1
PRAVEENA Part -I Introduction Vargas)
Delineation &
Dynamic
Config
JYOTISH Paper III – Topic 2 : Factors for Delineation: Position in a RashiPosition in a HousePosition in a 2
PRAVEENA Part -I Delineation of NakshatraPositional  Dignity:   ExaltationMoolatrikonaOwn HouseFriend's
Delineation & the Horoscope HouseNeutral's HouseEnemy's HouseDebilitationPositional Strength/
Dynamic Weakness : Retrogression (Vakri)Stationary (Sth- ambana)Combustion
Config (Astangata)Planetary War (Graha Yuddha)Rashi ParivarthanaBhavat
BhavamStrong & Weak PlanetsAspects: Aspect by Own lordAspect by
Natural/Functional BeneficsAspect by Natural/Functional 
Malefics Conjunctions  with :Natural  BeneficsNatural  MaleficsFunctional
BeneficsFunctional  MaleficsRahu-Ketu AxisShubha KartariPaapa
KartariAvasthas: Five Baladi AvasthasThree Jagratadi Avast hasSix Lajjitadi
AvasthasNine Deeptadi Avasthas Twelve Shayanadi Avasthas
JYOTISH Paper III – Topic 3 : Yogas Combinations for power :  Raja YogasVipareeta Raja YogasNeecha Bhanga 3
PRAVEENA Part -I Raja YogasMaharaja YogaAkhanda Samrajya YogaMahabha- gya
Delineation & YogaDharma-Karmadhipati YogaPanchamahapurusha  YogasGaja Kesari
Dynamic YogaCombinations for Wealth : Dhana YogasLakshmi YogaIndu
Config LagnaCombinations for penury: ArishtaDaridra and Nirbhagya YogasOther
Important Yogas : Saraswati YogaSankhya YogaVasumati YogaPushkala
YogaPaarijaata YogaKusuma YogaSrikanta YogaParvata YogaGouri
YogaKedar YogaRajabhanga YogaSrinath YogaTwelve DuryogasNabhasa
YogasKalasarpa Yoga
JYOTISH Paper III – Topic 4 : Divisional  Charts  for  various  aspects  of  life Importance of 4
PRAVEENA Part -I Divisional NavamshaStrength of Divisional ChartsVimshopaka BalaHow  to  analyse 
Delineation & Charts Divisional  Charts Aspects  in  Divisional  Charts Yogas in Divisional Charts
Dynamic
Config
JYOTISH Paper III – Books A. Recommended Classical BooksPhaladeepika  Brihat Parashara Hora 5
PRAVEENA Part -I ShastraJataka Chandrika   SaravaliB. Recommended BooksThree Hundred 
Delineation & Combinations by Dr. B.V. RamanHindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V.
Dynamic RamanC. Reference BooksHow to judge a horoscope by Dr. B.V.
Config RamanYogas by Dr K S Charak
JYOTISH Paper III – Topic 1 : Introduction  to Dasha & TransitDifference between Dasha & 1
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PRAVEENA Part II – Introduction to TransitCorrelation between Dasha & Transit
Dasha & Dasha & Transit
Basic Transit
JYOTISH Paper III – Topic 2 : The Meaning of DashaVarious  Dashas  mentioned  as  per  Parashara Various 2
PRAVEENA Part II – Dasha System Dashas mentioned  as per Jaimini
Dasha &
Basic Transit
JYOTISH Paper III – Topic 3 : Meaning of Vimshottari-The rationale of  Vimshottari  Dasha  in  Kaliyuga - 3
PRAVEENA Part II – Vimshottari Periods  and  order  of  Vimshottari  Dasha  of  Planets Five levels of
Dasha & Dasha Vimshottari  Dasha System :  -Maha Dasha (MD)-Antar Dasha  (AD)-
Basic Transit Pratyantar  Dasha  (PD)-Sookshma  Dasha  (SD)-Prana Dasha
(PAD)Calculation  of  Vimshottari  Dasha  balance  at  birth Calculation  of 
Antar  Dasha/Pratyantar  Dasha  periods General results of Vimshottari Maha
Dashas of Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Ketu and
VenusResults  of  Antar  Dasha  &  Pratyantar  Dasha Use of Vimshottari
Dasha for Timing of events
JYOTISH Paper III – Topic 4 : Basic Meaning and importance of Transit (Gochara)Simple Transit will 4
PRAVEENA Part II – Transit misleadImportance of Moon in TransitTransit from Moon & LagnaTransit
Dasha & results of different planets in 12 houses from Natal Moon
Basic Transit
JYOTISH Paper III – Topic 5 : Importance  of  Slow  moving  planets  in  Transit:  SaturnJupiterRahu and 5
PRAVEENA Part II – Special Transit Ketu Important  Transit  periods  of  Saturn  :  Sadhe  Saati  (7½ 
Dasha & years)Ashtama ShaniArdhashtama Shani (Kantaka Shani)
Basic Transit
JYOTISH Paper III – Topic 6 : When Concept of Vedha, The exception to Vedha, Vipareeta Vedha 6
PRAVEENA Part II – Transit is under
Dasha & Check
Basic Transit
JYOTISH Paper III – Books A. Recommended Classical BooksPhaladeepika  Brihat Parasara Hora 7
PRAVEENA Part II – SastraHindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman  Jataka ChandrikaB.
Dasha & Recommended BooksBrihat Samhita   Sarvartha Chintamani  Jataka TatwaC. 
Basic Transit Reference BooksUttara Kalamitra   Gochar Phaladeepika by Dr U.S. Pulippani
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 1 : Introduction  to Tajika Shastra, or Annual ChartRelationship  between  Annual  1
PRAVEENA Part -I Varsha Introduction Chart  &  Birth  Chart Special Features of the Tajika ShastraDifferent names
Phala of the Annual Chart
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 2 : Solar Cycle/ Solar ReturnVarsha Pravesha (Day or Night Time)Concept of 2
PRAVEENA Part -I Varsha Annual Chart Completed YearsDhruvankaCasting of Annual Chart : Step-1: Calculation of
Phala the weekday of Birth Step-2: Calculation of Completed Years Step-3:
Calculation of Varsha Pravesha Step-4: Calculation of Varsha LagnaStep-5:
Calculation of Planetary PositionsStep-6: Casting the Annual Chart
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 3 : Definition of Muntha, Calculating the Muntha, Results of Muntha in Different 3
PRAVEENA Part -I Varsha Muntha Houses, Influences on the Muntha, Significance of Muntha Lord
Phala
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 4 : Dasha Vimshottari Mudda Dasha :  Starting Dasha & Order  of the DashasDuration  4
PRAVEENA Part -I Varsha System: of the DashaCalculation of Dasha BalanceGeneral Results of Dashas Yogini
Phala Vimshottari Mudda Dasha : Lords of the YoginiStarting Dasha & Order of the
Mudda Dasha, DashasDuration of the DashaCalculation of Dasha BalanceGeneral Results of
Yogini Mudda DashasPatyayini Dasha :  Krissamsha & PatyamshaDuration  of the 
Dasha, DashaGeneral Results of Dashas
Patyayini Dasha
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 5 : Harsha Bala, Panchavargeeya Bala, Dwadasha- vargeeya Bala, Use of the 5
PRAVEENA Part -I Varsha Planetary Bala in Dasha Interpretation
Phala Strengths
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 6 : Lord Panchadhikari (The 5 office bearers) Tri-rashi pati, Determination of the Year 6
PRAVEENA Part -I Varsha of the Year Lord, Interpreting the Year Lord, Results of various planets becoming the
Phala (Varshesha) Year Lord
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 7 : Lagnesha & KaryeshaConcept  of  Slow-moving  &  Fast-moving  7
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PRAVEENA Part -I Varsha Sixteen Tajika planets Planetary Orbs (Deeptamsha)Planetary Aspects : -Friendly Aspects
Phala Yogas (Mitra Drishti)-Inimical Aspect(Shatru Drishti)-Neutral Aspects (Sama
Drishti)16 Tajika yogasIthasala yoga : Categories, Common Features, Use of
Ithashala YogaTiming of the Fructification of the Event
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 8 : Meaning & Significance, No. of Sahams mentioned in Classics, Essential 8
PRAVEENA Part -I Varsha Sahams Parameters for Calculating Sahams, Important Sahams & their
Phala Calculations, Strength of the Saham, Analysis of the Saham, Timing of Event
using Saham
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 9 : Tri- Meaning & Significance, Method of Constructing the Tri-Pataki 9
PRAVEENA Part -I Varsha Pataki Chakra Chakra, Concept of Vedha, Locating the Planet, Interpreting the Tri-Pataki
Phala Chakra
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 10 : Role of the Office bearers, Strength of a House, Dwi-Janma Varsha 1
PRAVEENA Part -I Varsha Annual Chart
Phala Analysis
JYOTISH Paper IV – BOOKS A. Recommended Classical Book 1. Tajika Neelkanth,  2. Brihat Parashara 1
PRAVEENA Part -I Varsha Hora Shastra 3. Jataka Chandrika B. Recommended Books1. Varshaphala or
Phala Hindu Progressed Horoscope by Dr. B.V. Rama, C. Reference Books1.
Tajikashastra - R K Vishwakarma & K Rangachari, 2. Textbook of Varshaphala
- Dr K S Charak, 3. Predicting Marriage Time through Annual Horoscopy - M
Anjaneyulu
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 1 : Definition of Muhurta, Relevance of Muhurta in Modern Times, Names of 1
PRAVEENA Part II - Muhurta Basics various Muhurta in 24 hours, Units of Time used in Muhurta, Abhijit Muhurta
Muhurta & Brahma Muhurta
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 2 : What is Panchanga ?5 limbs of panchanga : Vaara: WeekdayTithi: Lunar 2
PRAVEENA Part II - Panchanga DayNakshatra: Star or ConstellationYoga: Luni-Solar DayKarana: Half-of
Muhurta Lunar DayPanchanga Shuddhi in Muhurta
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 3 : Vaara Names of the 7 Weekdays, How weekdays got their names (Concept of 3
PRAVEENA Part II - (Weekday) Hora), Benefic Weekdays & Malefic Weekdays, Importance of Vaara in
Muhurta Muhurta, •
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 4 : Tithi Meaning & Importance of Tithi in Muhurta, How to Calculate Tithi, Names of 4
PRAVEENA Part II - (Lunar Day) the 30 Tithis with their Deities, Concept of Shukla and Krishna
Muhurta Paksha, Classification of Tithis and their qualities, Tithi Kshaya & Tithi
Vriddhi•
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 5 : Names of the 27 Nakshatras Planetary Lords & DeitiesAbhijit 5
PRAVEENA Part II - Nakshatra (Star NakshatraClassification of Nakshatras
Muhurta or
Constellation)
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 6 : Yoga How to calculate Yoga ? Types of Yoga (Nais- argika & Tatkalika), Names of 6
PRAVEENA Part II - (Luni-Solar Day) the 27 Yogas, Nature of Yogas (Benefic & Malefic), Importance of Yoga in
Muhurta Muhurta
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 7 : How to calculate Karana ? Names of the Karana, 7 Moveable Karanas & 4 7
PRAVEENA Part II - Karana (Half of Fixed Karanas, Nature of Karanas (Benefic & Malefic)
Muhurta Lunar Day)
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 8 : Important Considerations for choosing Lagna Importance of Lagna 8
PRAVEENA Part II - Muhurta Lagna ShuddhiNature of Signs Abhijit MuhurtaGod- huli
Muhurta MuhurtaPushkaramshaLagna Tyajya KalaLagna Gandanta (Rasi Gandanta)
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 9 : Tithi- Tithi - Vaara Yogas, Tithi - Nakshatra Yogas, Vaara - Nakshatra Yogas, Tithi - 9
PRAVEENA Part II - Vaara- Vaara- Nakshatra Yogas, Ravi Yoga
Muhurta Nakshatra
Yogas
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 10 : 21 Great Evils (Ekavimshati Maha Doshas)Panchaka : -Chandra Panchaka- 1
PRAVEENA Part II - Doshas Tithi Panchaka-Surya PanchakaSankrantiMoudyam (Guru & Shukra)Simha
Muhurta GuruPradoshaHolash- takaGrahan (Eclipses)
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 11 : Pre-Natal (4 Samskaras) : -Nisheka-Garbhadhana-Pumsavana- 1
PRAVEENA Part II - Shodasha SeemanthaPost-Natal (10 Samskaras) : -Namakarana, -Nishkarmana, -
Muhurta Samskaras Annaprashana, -Chudakarana, -Karnavedha, -Vidyarambha, -Upanayana, -
Keshaanta, -Samavardhana, -Vivaha (also discuss 10 doshas)Post-Mortem
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(2 Samskaras) : -Dahana -Pagaree
JYOTISH Paper IV – Topic 12 : Griharambha (House Construction)Grihapravesha (House 1
PRAVEENA Part II - Miscellaneous Warming)Durugaaman (Long Travel)Rajyabhishe- ka (Oath-
Muhurta Muhurtas taking)Vadhupravesha (Bride-entering)Business Establishment (Opening a
Shop)
JYOTISH Paper IV – BOOKS A. Recommended Classical BooksMuhurta Chintamani       Uttara 1
PRAVEENA Part II - KalamritaB. Recommended BooksMuhurta Martanda  Muhurta Darpana 
Muhurta Muhurtha by Dr. RamanC. Reference BooksMuhurta Prakarana by Kusum
VasishthaMuhurta by K.K. Joshi