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The Essence of Vedic Astrology
Presentation of useful and
important topics of predictive astrology.
Each topic consists of comprehensive
and analytical subject matter.
Based on study, analysis and
contemplation of classical astrology texts.
The key principles of the prediction
of twelve houses of horoscope.
Classical principles of predictions
of Vimshottri dasha periods and sub periods.
Simple and comprehensible language
with support of examples, images and tables.
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Ganapati Vandana
ekadantam chaturhastam paashamankushadhaarinamam|
radam ch varadam hastairbibhraanam mooshak dhvajam ||
raktam lambodaram shoorpakarnakam raktavaasasam |
raktagandhaanuliptaangam raktapushpaih supoojitam ||
bhaktaanukampinam devam jagatkaaranamachyutam |
aavirbhootam ch srshtyaadau prakrteh purushaatparam ||
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About The Author
Born on December 10, 1954 Ladwa
Kurukshetra (Haryana) Reading habits has
been Influenced from early childhood by
grandfather Sh. Madho Ram , father Sh. Kapil
Dev and maternal grandfather , Sh.Ram
Swaroop Sharma who had deep interest in
reading of religious and historical texts .
Postgraduate in Political Science Nearly 30
years of practical experience in the field of astrology
Prior publications: - Janmkundali Falit Darpan, Brihat Jyotish
Gyan, Prashan Fal Nirnay and Vimshottri Dasha Fal Nirnay (All
from Manoj publication Burari Delhi) Jyotish Nibandhmala from
Educreations publications.
Published: Articles on predictive astrology in famous
kadambini (special edition on astrology), Suman Sudha, (astrology
Tatwank) Kalyan (special edition on astrology) and other journals.
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Content List
S. No. Contents Page
1. The importance and utility of astrology 1
2. Merits and demerits of an astrologer 8
3. Description of Nakshatras in Hindu mythology and
Codes
13
4. Effects of Ascendant / birth sign on the human
personality
20
5. Three kinds of Gandant Dosha and their impacts 28
6. Introduction and utility of horoscope 36
7. The Sun in Hindu mythology and astrology 48
8. The Moon in Hindu mythology and astrology 55
9. The Mars in Hindu mythology and astrology 63
10. The Mercury in Hindu mythology and astrology 69
11. The Jupiter in Hindu mythology and astrology 75
12. The Venus in Hindu mythology and astrology 81
13. The Saturn in Hindu mythology and astrology 88
14. The Rahu in Hindu mythology and astrology 97
15. The Ketu in Hindu mythology and astrology 101
16. Principles for determining the results of 12 houses of a
horoscope
104
17. Our financial conditions and horoscope 113
18. Horoscope and progeny 123
19. Diagnosis your disease from your horoscope 133
20. Study of marriage and marital relations in horoscope 142
21. Detailed analysis of Manglik dosha 153
22. Horoscope and your profession 158
23. Study of omens (Shakun) 165
24. What is predicted by our Dreams 173
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25. Why and how to wear gemstones 177
26. Key principles of Vastu Shastra 191
27. Principles of Dasha system in vedic astrology 198
28. Sudarshan Chakra in astrology 208
29. Analysis of Kalsrpyoga 212
30. Transit of planets and their effects 216
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Preface
Ancient and new, innumerable treatises on the subject of predictive
astrology are available today. To write anything new on the subject
is a challenging task. I have presented some useful and important
topics on astrology in this book named “The Essence of Vedic
astrology.” Each topic is complete in its entirety and efforts have
been made to explain the related topic in very simple language
with examples and tables, where needed. Attempts have been
made to present, analytical discussion of all important topics
related to various organs of astrology like horoscope, Muhoorat,
Vastu Shastra, dreams, omens, etc... These topics are based on
thorough study and analysis of ancient Vedic astrology texts,
Hindu mythology and Codes like Saravli, Brihtprashrhorashastr,
Brihtjatk, ,Faldeepika, Hora Ratnam, Jatak Parijata, Prashan Marg,
Tajik Nilkanthi, Prashan Chandeshwar, Muhoorat Ganpati,
Sarvaarth Chintamani, Brihat Davjtrrnjanm etc.Manglik dosh, Kaal
Sarpa Yoga,wearing of Gems stones etc. controversial topics are
discussed absolutely. I believe that this book will be appreciated
by all the readers of this subject.
Krishna Kant Bhardwaj
Author and Astrologer
1480/5 Jyotinagar Kurukshetra
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The Importance and
Utility of Astrology
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“Astrology is one of the oldest and most accurate tools known to
mankind.”
Chris Flisher
In ancient times, astrology was considered as a major science in India. At
that time, knowledge of astrology or Jyotirvidya was also provided to
students in Gurukuls being a part of Veda with the other subjects. Even in the present time it is studied and practised widely in the entire world in
different forms.
Jyotirvidya means the divine light which removes the darkness of
ignorance.It can be defined as a study of stars and their influence on
human and terrestrial events.
Astrology shows good and evil deeds (karma) of a person which are performed by him in his earlier births and also denotes the time of their
impacts like a lamp which enables us to see the objects placed in
darkness. Many texts say that which is going to be happening cannot be averted and untoward cannot be happen because the fate is fixed and
immutable. Here the question arises, if good or evil results earned in our
previous births to suffer in this life are certain then what the utility of having knowledge of astrology is? When we cannot change the outcome
of an event whether it is good or evil why we should bother to know
about future. This question has only emphasized the strength of the fate
while the impact of effort is not considered. If fate is the only factor to decide our successes then the importance of efforts and deeds have not
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been stressed predominantly in so many places of our famous scriptures
like Gita. Our fate which has been earned by us in previous births cannot
be materialized without efforts. On the contrary our efforts go without
any positive good result many a times which is clearly due to the adversity of fate. For example a farmer plows, sows, fertilizes, pours
water and pesticides etc. all kind of works to grow grains in his farm. But
if the untimely rain, hailstorms or other natural disasters destroy his crops then we would have to think that due to adversity of fate he did not
get favorable results although he had work hard.
In fact the life of human is based on two wheels of a chariot which
are luck and effort. Both wheels move the Chariot. Both have equal
importance. If a man's horoscope, ominous portent or answer of his question indicates the lack of education, marriage or children in this life
due to impact of his inauspicious deeds of previous births, he can remove
that impact by means of donations, havans, chanting of specific mantras and can weaken the effects of those unsteady, inauspicious deeds
performed by him. Scholar can change his weak destiny through his
efforts and hard work. Sacrifice, charity, fasting, ritual chanting and special rituals are also various kinds of efforts described in the scriptures
to reverse the adversity of fate into favorableness. Astrology tells us the
time of good and bad fortune. When a specific period of adversity is
known to us, we can counter that by some physical and spiritual efforts. For example seeing the signs of the coming rain we move with umbrella
because it is not possible for us to stop the rain but we can defend
ourselves with the help of umbrella.
Vedas are the best and incomparable books of Hindu Sanatan culture which have glorious place in Indian culture. Brahma the Creator
revealed Vedas from its mouth for well-being of human. Vedas are the
source of all the Indian disciplines having six organs 1.Education 2
kalp3.Vedic grammar 4 Nirukta 5 Verses 6 Astrology. To decide the appropriate time for Vedic rituals and yagy, astrology has the highest
importance of all the six parts. „Jyotishamyanan chakṣu 'Astrology has
been described as eyes of the Vedas. Like everything appears to be bleak without eyes as well it is impossible to do all the Vedic and Scripture
canonical functions without the knowledge of astrology.
Yatha shikha Mayuranam Naganan Mnyo yatha |
Tdvedvedangshastranam Jyotism Murdhni Sthitm ||
(Vedanga Astrology)
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As, crest of peacock and gem of serpent lies on their head, astrology
has the highest place in organs of the Vedas like that.
ViflaNyanyshastraniViwadsteshu Kevalam |
Saflam Jyotism ShastrmChandrarco yatrSakshinu ||
(Shudhi Deepika)
All the classic texts are non apparent and often considered disputed
except astrology. Astrology is called successful because luminaries are
apparent.
Brahma Suryo Vshishto Atrirmnu Pulsty Romshau |
Mrichi Angira Wyaso Nard Shauunko Bhrigu ||
Chyvno Yvnon Garg Kshypsrch Prashr|
Ashtadshaite Ganbhira Jyoti shaastr Prwartk ||
(Narad Sanhita)
According to seer Narad, Brahma, Soorya, Vshishth, Atriri, Manu,
Pulsty, Romsh, Mareechi, Angira, Vyaas, Narad, Shaunak, Bhrigu, Chyvan, Yavan, Garg, Kshyap and Prashr eighteen seers are founders
of astrology. These sages create the principles of astrology with their
tenacity, knowledge, insight and experience.
Sidhant sanhita hora roopam skandtryatmkm |
Vedsy Nirmlnckshujyoti shastr Mnuttmm ||
(Narada Samhita)
According to seer Narad there are three parts of astrology -----
1. Theory (principles or math)
2. Sanhita (code)
3. Hora
1. Theory (principles or math)
Calculation from Truti to holocaust era, distinguished values of solar,
lunar and stars etc.,regular or retrograde motions of the planets;
description of The Earth, the stars the planets and astrolabe instrument is called the theory of astrology .Varahamihira has mentioned five
mathematics methods in his book Panchsiddhantika named Pitamah,
Vasishta, Romak, Paulish and Sun. Arybttyym of Arya Bhatt, principle
of secret of universe of Acharya Brhmsfut and Lilavati of
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Bhaskaracharya are well known compositions in astrology on the basis
of which several astrological theories have been discovered.
2. Sanhita (code)
Mathematics and predictive astrology, both subjects are included in the
Code. Code-related literature is very wide in which mixture of topics
related to both the world and the people are included. Planetary navigation in constellation , inter-war of planets, violence, prognostic,
effort, Ang vidya, auspicious time for functions, architectural lore,
Eclipse, showers, match-making Argh kaand etc.are described in sanhita
or code. Brihat-Samhita, Bhadrbahu samhita, Vasishta samhita and
Narada Samhita are some of the main classical code texts.
3. Hora (predictive astrology)
There are three parts of Hora
1. Jataka
2. Tajik
3. Question
1. Jataka (native)
In the Jatak all the good or evil effects from birth to death are considered on the basis of horoscope of a native without the knowledge of which a
person's life seems full of absolute darkness. Brihatjatak of
Varahamihira, Brihat Hora Shastra of Parashar, Faldeepika of Mntreshwar, Saravli of KalyanVarma, Jatak Parijata of vaidyanath, Hora
Ratnam of Balbadhra and Chamatkaar Chintamani of Narayan Bhatt are
some prominent Jataka Granth.
2. Tajik
Tajik shastr is a branch of astrology which mainly is influenced by
YavanJyotish and in which Persian words are used commonly. Varsh phal, Masik phal and Saham phal etc… are considered in Tajik shastr.
Tajik Nilkanthi of Neelkanth and Hayn Ratn are the main Tajik texts.
3. Question
Question shastr is created to consider good or evil fate of those persons
who do not remember their birth time exactly. Prediction is made on the
basis of horoscope of the exact time of question or first word pronounced by the questioner Davjyvllbha, Prashn Maarg, Prashn Bhushan,
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PrashnShiromani, Prashn Chandeshwar, Bhuvan Deepak etc. are famous
astrological books related to question.
In addition to these good or evil effect of a person is also considered by
means of Palmistry, vocal pedagogy, Ramal Jyotish etc.
Importance and utility
Astrology is extremely helpful from the beginning to the masses and in
the context of today it is quite meaningful. Astrology helps us telling our
past, present and future.
ya brahmanaavilikhita narabhaalapatte
praagjanm karm sadasatphalapaak shastih|
hora prakaashayati taamih varn panktim
deepo yatha nishi ghataadikamandhakaare ||
Hora Shastra reveals good or evil fruits, earned by a person by his previous deeds (karmas) which are written on the forehead of the man, in
a same manner as a lamp lights and shows the materials hidden in the
darkness.
Bhagavata Purana praises telling the importance of astrology as thus –
jyotishamayanam sakshat yattad gyanam atindriyam |
praneetan bhavata yen pumaan ved paraavaram ||
Astrology is place of consideration of enlighten planets and
constellations and a scripture which provides insensible salvation.
A human has to take next birth to enjoy good or evil fruits of his deeds of his previous births.Conditions of the planets, zodiac signs and
constellations at birth time of a person are according to his deeds
(karmas) therefore astrology shows the fruit of his previous actions
through planets, zodiac signs and constellations.
nijaani bhaagyaanyavagantumuchchai
raap tapyoraashi mapipratatartun |
dravyan tathopaarjayitun j
anaanaan horaan vina naany ihaastyupaayah ||
(Horamakarand)
No other Shastr can be as helpful as Hora Shastra to know his own
destiny to gain money or to cross the ocean of adversity.
Vnm Smashrita Yeapi Nirmma Nishprigrha |
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Api te Priprichcnti Jyotisham Gtikovidm ||
(Brihat Sanhita)
The housefathers, who went into the forest abandoning life and are devoid of attachment and affection, also question astrologer about
themselves then what to say about ordinary humans.
N Sanwatsr Pathi ch Nrkeshuppdyte |
Brhmloke Pratishtam ch Lbte Devcintkah ||
(Brihat Sanhita)
The person who has the knowledge of astrology does not receive the
hell. Fortune teller receives dignity in BrahmLok.
Grhadhinan Jagtsrwn Grhadhina Nravra |
Kalgyanam Grhadhinam Grha Karmflprada ||
(Brihat Sanhita)
This whole world is subject to the planets, all the human are subject
to planets, knowledge of the time is subject to the planets and planets
provide the fruit of the action.
Bhutm chaiv Bhvishym ch vartman tathaiv ch |
SarvpradrshkamShastrmSiddhidmMoksh Karnm ||
(Lomash Sanhita)
Astrology is a guide of all past, present, future and salvation.
Astrology provides us knowledge of date, day, week, paksh (fifteen days), month, udder (Ayan), season, year, etc. which are very useful for
our behavior and dealings. Therefore it is called determinative scripture
of period. Being a source of sheen it is divine light beam for humans who are scattered in the dark paths of life and makes their life path
illuminated by divine light.
The task of paving the way is done by this science while solving all
the problems of human beings from birth till death. Astrology expresses
all the position of the past, vision of future, rebirth and otherworld. Astrology determines auspicious moments for all the earthly,
extraterrestrial functions and a work done in an auspicious moment
always get success.
When and which type of pleasure or pain, good or bad will come to a man, its indicator is astrology. Good or evil fruits of all life based on
the status of planets at time of birth has been described in the astrological
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texts. Time of auspicious or inauspicious incidents can be known with
the help of Vimshottri dasha system, transit of planets and Ashtkwarg
system. This prior knowledge provides of the person enthusiasm and will
power in the favorable results and offers the opportunity to eliminate or to reduce the bad effects, remaining vigilant and try chanting, charity and
virtue more and more in the adverse results. In ancient times, knowledge
of astrology was given to students with other disciplines in seminaries which they use to utilize in the interest of the general public. Foreign
invaders destroyed our rare literature to destroy our culture .Literature
which is available today is incomplete and in fragmented state. For the
development of any learning, a constantly contemplate, debate and lot of exploration is required in order to keep it in line with the changing
society. Astrology requires this kind of continued exploration which can
only be possible when this is to be included in the curriculum of universities and there should be attempts to review the old theories and to
discover the new principles. Only then there will be possibility to
develop further this Indian lore.
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Merits and Demerits of an Astrologer
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Astrology is a language. If you understand this language, the sky speaks
to you.
Dane Rudhya
When a person wants to consult an astrologer to find a solution of his
physical, divine or spiritual problems or wants to know an auspicious time to start a new venture, it is natural of arising a question in his mind
that to which astrologer he should approached. Today we see a lot of T.
V. channels, full of the so-called hypocritical astrologers who are befooling the innocent people with their poor knowledge and entangled
them in a kind of sorcery which is not mentioned in any authentic
astrology literature. In the name of Vedic astrology, fictitious and
unscriptural measures are being told to the public, whom sources they cannot tell themselves. These thugs, acting as learned astrologers on
different T.V.channels are insulting the sacred lore for money and fame
and are creating distrust for this literature in general public. Some properties of an astrologer have been described in astrology to alert the
general public from such factious astrologers. Some primary
information must be collected about concerning astrologer and examined
on the basis of these properties before going to consult the astrologer.
tatr saanvatsaro abhijaatah priyadarshano vineetaveshah satyavaaganasooyakah samah
susanhitopachitagaatrasandhiravikalashchaarukaracharan nakh nayan
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chibuk dashan shravan lalaat bhroottamaannago vapushmaan
gambheerodaattaghoshah |
praayah shareeraakaaraanuvarttino hi guna doshaashrch bhavanti
(Brihat Sanhita)
An astrologer should be amiable, gracious, honest, even, with
healthy joints and complete body with excellent features, serious, and
noble minded because merits and demerits in a person exist according to
the shape of his body.
tatr gunaah shuchirdakshah pragalbho vaagmee pratibhaavaan
deshakaalavit saatviko na parshadabhee
ruhsahaadhyaayibhiranabhibhavaneeyah kushal avyasanee
shaantikapaushtikaabhichaarasnaanavidyaabhigyo vibudhaarchan vratopavaas niratah svatantraashcharayo tpaaditaprabhaavah
prshtaabhidhaayyanyatr daivaatyayaat
grahaganitasanhitaahoraagranthaarthavetetti ||
(Brihat Sanhita)
Varahmihir describes the merits of an astrologer in Brihat Sanhita as
such-----
He should be pious, adept, arguate, orator, talented, knowing time and traditions of country,virtuous, courageous in gathering, winner in
classmates, efficient, free from addictions having the knowledge of
incantation, performer of fasts and abstinent , independent, generating
amazing effects and knowing the meaning of math, Sanhita and Hora.
naanaachodyaprashnabhedopalabdhijanitavaaksaaro
nikashasantaapaabhiniveshaih |
kanakasyevaadhikataramamalikrtasy
shaastrasy vakta tantragyobhavati ||
(Brihat Sanhita)
An astrologer must be a speaker of ultra pure scripture like gold
pured by fire and tested by Ksoti, having deterministic knowledge to
analyze with a variety of combined questions.
Tantrē suparijñātē lagnē chāyāmbuyantrasanviditē |
hōrārthē ca suruṛhē nādēṣṭurbhāratī vandhyā ||
r ihat sanhitā
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The person who knows the scriptures well, can find ascendant, and
be a scholar of Horashastr, such a gifted astrologer‟s prediction never
fails.
ganiteshu praveenon yah shabd shaastre krt shramah |
nyaay vid buddhimaan desh dikkaalagyo jitendriyah ||
oohaapohapaturhoraaskandh shravan sammatah |
maitrey satyataan yaati tasy vaakyan na sanshayah ||
(Paraashar)
Maitreya says to Parashar that who is proficient in mathematics, has
work hard in the word science, has knowledge of justice, intelligent,
genious in thinking, knows about time and culture of country, very interested in listening to Hora Shastra, no doubt that such astrologer's
predictions are true.
vyaktaang phalakaalavit sukrtavaan poorvaapar smaarakah
paatee kuttak beej shaastr kushalah siddhaantavit praannjalih |
bhinnaabhinn svarnaadi gunane bhooyo mahaan udyamee
samyak jaatak vit sa ev ganakah shlaaghyo vidaan naaparah ||
(Jaatakasaaradeep)
He, who fully understands astrology and its parts, keep in mind the
past and future may only be able to decide the time of receipt of the
results.
Who knows the theory, hard-working, proficient in mathematics and having the real knowledge of principles of Jatak Shastr is the real fortune
teller. A person lacking the above knowledge may not be a true
astrologer.
jyotisshaastr vidagdho ganitapaturvittavashchasatyavachaah |
vinayee vedaadhyaayee phaahyajanapatushch bhavatu daivagyah ||
daiv videv bhooto yadvadati phalam shubhaashubham prashtuh |
tatsarvam na ch mithya bhavati praagyaistatha choktam ||
(Prashn maarg)
The person who have the knowledge of astrology and Shastrs,
proficient in mathematics, truthful, humble, readers of Veda and skilled in grah yagy is called astrologer. Good or evil fruit predicted by such
talented astrologer to an inquisitive can never be fib.
horaparasamudraparagamane noonan samartho mahaan paatayaakhye
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