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These are some of the aritcles I wrote in yahoo groups such as
'ancient_indian_astrolgy" and "vedic astrolgy" during the past 2
years. Since much effort went into creating them, at that time. I
thought it would be beneficial for others as well if presented as a
book. So I took them, polished them a bit here and there, making
them proper to be presented in a book, and here is the outcome.
The subject matter of these articles ranges from general discussion about astrolgy to more technical issues that were always under contraversy. I have arranged these articles into four sections.
* General articles
* Articles about pure astrology
* Technical articles that involves Mathematics as well
* Non-astrological articles
Hope this division will help the readers in co-relating these
disconnected articles in a helpful way.
These articles cover some unique matrial that you may not find
anywhere else, and so would be useful to every astrologer who
want to master this subject.
Most of these articles contains technical terms and astrological
content and therefore would be of interest to astrologer only, but
still there are many articles primarly in first section which would
be of interest to everybody who would like to know more about
astrology.
Sreenadh OG
Table of Contents
Part -1
1. Base of Astrolgy
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Part - 2
11. Sign and House are the same
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Part -3
28. True Ayanamsa
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Part -4
30. About the Gospel of Eve
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Part -I
Base of Astrology
Vedic astrology is a subject originated in Vedas. It is a branch
of knowledge, ancient as Vedas. Astrology is composed of 3
Skandhas (main branches), such as Sidhantha (Astronomy and
Maths), Samhitha (Omens) and Hora (Horoscope-Horary and
Muhoortha).
Astrology was also called Kalavidhana Sastha (Ancient advice about Time and its divisions). To determine the nature of time
(past-present and future), to find out how the flow of time impacts
humans and other animals and plants, and their life containing
pleasures and pains, is the aim of this branch of knowledge. It is
the root purpose of Astrology.
Time is the cause for everything that is good and bad (pleasure
or pain) in life. Time is the cause of all movements. Even thought
is a time bound (It is also a movement). Even thought cannot break
away form the boundaries caused by time, your past present and
experience. To predict the happenings (incidents) of life, we should
study time. But we cannot see, touch, or hear time, but can know
and comprehend it with our mind and analyze it. This is possible
only because we can observe movements. It is by watching movements that the concept of time originates in our mind. The movements on Earth (The flying of birds, fall of withered leaves, the
flowering of plants etc), the sunrise and sunset, the waxing and
waning of moon, if you watch in detail (even the subtleties in
cosmic movements) the movements of planets - every thing shows
us the existence of time. Time is the cause of movements. It is the
cause for the movement of Earth, Moon and Planets. It is the cause
for life and death of plants, animals, and humans, it is the cause of
all our worldly conditions - birth, marriage, accident, disease, death,
All these classifications are there or not - the time will prevail.
Existing always there - beyond... Yes, all the classifications are
wrong. But human brain cannot live without them. That is why it
is said that every branch of study is nothing but "attempts to comprehend the incomprehensible and complete world with fragmented classifications".
In a fragmented mirror the reflected world would also be fragmented. It is the fundamental limitation of human brain or mind.
That is why it is said, "the eternal truth is realized only in a mindless state". The Vedic verse that says, "where the mind turns back
with the unreachable words (etho vacha nivarthanthe aprapya
manasa saha) - that is truth" also points in this direction. Due to all
this we cannot but accept the fundamental error of trying to comprehend the non-fragmented existence (world), with the fragmented
mind. Can't we at least avoid the second error, i.e. trying to limit
astrology into some predefined boxes such as science or art? Can't
we avoid such arguments as whether astrology is art or science?
Try to comprehend astrology in its true theoretical foundation. View
science as science and art as art, don't mix-up all. Like humanity
is a quality of man neither limited by class-creed-color-religioncast etc, astrology cannot be limited within the classifications such
as science or art.
When I see the efforts of people to classify astrology into predefined moulds such as science or art, I am just feeling compassionate, because even these classifications are unscientific and nonsystematic. A relevant doubt is, how to classify all the subjects
under human study. The thought process of human mind can be
broadly classified into two - 1) Analytical 2) Wholistic. The astrologer refers to this duality using the words ooha-apoha,
mathematician's uses the words Differentiation -Integration, and
others uses the technical term Analytical approach-Wholistic approach. What ever be the terms used they point to the fundamental
difference in the thinking approach. These are two different thinking methods. Most of the braches of knowledge we have today is
the product of one of these approaches.
Science is the product of analytical approach. We used to say
that science tries to study everything by dividing it into smaller
and smaller parts. Science has its own method (based on analytical approach) called Scientific method. Data collection, concept
formation, analysis, verification are part of it. A theory is the final
output. These theories may later herald as the true mirrors or knowledge (laws), or based on new data input refined or discarded. Thus
science is a continuous search for truth. Starting from small laws
that controls our daily life, unstopping it searches for a single law
that comprehends everything and describes the whole world. Some
theories that are refined further and further become stronger rationally and experimentally, and heralded as laws, that becomes the
foundation of science and promotes further study. Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology etc are all branches of science. Maths even
though does not follow the scientific method, has a systematic
foundation and is a product of analytical approach. "Fact to generalization" is the prime motto of analytical approach. But wholistic
study method is an entirely different one.
The wholistic approach also had given raise to many branches
of knowledge. Let us start from the most common example - i.e.
Psychology. Psychology says that all the mental diseases (which
may have even physical symptoms) are caused by unhealthiness
of mind. In other words Psychology finds its foundation in the
concept called Mind. If we knew all about the processes in brain,
nervous system, and the chemical reactions in brain and body this
concept of mind will not be necessary. We feel the Mind because
of the combined and coordinated function of all these. Even though
we cannot find Mind by subdividing the body in to its minutest
parts (i.e. by physical analysis) nobody will say that psychology is
a useless subject. By using the classifications such as conscious subconscious -unconscious, id-ego-superego (or the Indian classical division chitt-budhi-ahankara), we believe that psychology
leads us towards truth. All the branches of knowledge that originates from wholistic method use one or more non-provable concepts as its foundation, which are accepted based on their usefulness. Psychology is no exception to that. The ancient Indians used
the word Sasthra (ancient advice) to indicate such branches of
study. Psychology that speaks about Mind, Ayurveda that speaks
about Tridosha (Vatha, Pitha and Kapha), Homeopathy and
Naturopath that speaks about Vital force, Astrology that speaks
about Planets and Signs (Rasis) all are the product of wholistic
approach. In this sense subjects such as Psychology, Ayurveda,
Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Astrology etc does not come under
the broad classification called Science. Still we know that nobody
will dare to say that Psychology, Ayurveda etc are useless. In the
view of ancient people sasthras leads us to truth, they helps us to
comprehend truth more clearly, they helps us to know truth that
are useful for our existence. Astrology that depends on wholistic
approach is no exception to this. In this study method called
wholistic approach, firstly to cover all our ignorance about the
details of something and to help the further study, some basic concepts are formulated. This hypothetical foundation becomes a
springboard for further study. Here also psychology can be taken
as a suitable example. When we know 100% about the processes
and behavior of brain and body, when we understands which
chemical reactions leads to each thought and emotion, when we
could clearly state how and where memory is encoded (with its
minutest details), when we attain the ability to control all these
using chemical and physical mechanisms (machine driven or otherwise) we could discard the concept of mind and psychology.
Till then psychology will exist, no matter how ever the scientists
express their reaction to it. Similarly when we understands how
the rhythm of time impacts the living organisms and their life incidents (100% i.e. to its minutest details) astrology will also be discarded. Till then whatever opposing arguments originate, this
branch of knowledge will prevail.
Even those who accept that Psychology Ayurveda Homeopathy etc are wholistic methods, tend to reject astrology. Why? They
ask - How can you say that astrology is based on a fundamental
concept like Mind, Tridosha or Vital force used by other branches
of wholistic approach? Can you consider Sun Moon and Planets
as concepts? Signs (Rasis) such as Aries, Taurus are the divisions
of sky - how can they be concepts? All who sincerely study the
ancient Vedic astrology knows the answers to such questions. I
will explain.
Think that we collect the common characteristics or life incidents of children born, when the sun is in some particular sign.
Instead of considering these characteristics as that of time, they
are projected to sun. Sun is considered the significator of all such
characteristics. Later when the sun in the same sign, if a child is
bom, we predict that, that child will have those predefined (precollected) characteristics. It is a sort of give and take policy. The
technique of projecting the characteristics those are not of sun to
sun, and later taking them back from sun. Here the sun becomes
not the sun that we see with our naked eyes. Sun becomes a concept. This sun is the god Siva, father, gold, soul, courage, success,
light, king, govt. service, light, forest, peak, hill... and so many
other things. Sun is man, middle-aged, bald, and the significator
of diseases due to heat. All these ideas are formed thus. Not only
the Sun, Moon and the Planets becomes concepts in this way.
What ever is called significators in astrology, they are all concepts
(Hypothetical constructs to mould the truth). Yes, in astrology Planets, Houses and Signs are called significators. Therefore Signs,
Houses and Planets are the basic concepts used in wholistic study
method called astrology. Apart from this some other basic concepts that are used by Vedic culture such as Panchabootha (EarthWater-Fire-Air-Sky), Triguna (Sathwa-Rajas-Thamas) etc are also
well utilized in astrology.
Of the two approaches such as Analytical approach and
Wholistic approach, Astrology and Ayurveda is closer to wholistic
approach. As these two methods (Analytical and Wholistic) are
fundamental to the thought process itself, why should they compete each other? Why should the branches of study that are part of
wholistic approach try fruitlessly to become part of science (a product of analytical approach)? Even physics should resort to the use
of concepts such as stress, strain, force, time etc. Ayurveda cannot
stand away from the fact that the use of its methods should cure
the patient. The world we see is composed of both facts and concepts (matter and mind). Because of all this, the analytical approach
that takes facts as the starting point and the wholistic approach
that takes concepts at the starting point should ultimately meet and
help each other to the ultimate fulfillment of human knowledge.
They are like yin and yang, the opposing counter parts of one and
the same thing. As both of them are the foundation of thought
process itself - one defeating the other is impossible.
Don't think that even this classification such as Analytical and
Wholistic is complete. Don't ever think that you can bring all the
subjects under the sun into this classification. As I told earlier, all
the classifications are nothing but the creations of human mind.
The truth would remain outside all classifications. In this case also
it is true. (Just think of bringing subjects such as art and history
into this classification. You will see what I mean!!) A Vedic astrologer should be ready to approach astrology with such realizations, because astrology is part of a wholistic approach to study
the rhythm of time and make probabilistic predications.
Hope I have succeeded in conveying the idea that I had.
planets)
In Vastu SastraPurusha = Vastu Purusha (Built space + Energy)
Prakriti = Vastu (3 dimensional space including as land and
environment)
In AyurvedaPurusha = Body (Soul + Mind + Body)
Prakriti = Nature (Nature of body + Environment)
Any one can expand/explore this or similar philosophic content in astrology or in any other holistic subject. The holistic philosophic content is a thread that is common to all holistic subjects.
2) Concepts
(i) Concept of Universe (Zodiac)
The universe around us (for the people living in earth) is spherical in shape. We can use the ecliptic to represent the circular horizontal plane in it and the celestial poles represents the other two
directions up and below that sphere. But this spherical representation causes problems, since it is difficult to project the 8 directions
correctly in it, and it is difficult to draw. Therefore in astrology the
spherical circular shape of the zodiac is represented as a square.
Yes, as you know it is the Rasi chakra (The Zodiac), as popularly
known to us, starting from the first point of Aries and Aswini stellar division. (Reasons for fixing this point as the first point and
dividing the ecliptic into 30 deg and 13 deg 20 min divisions etc is
the stuff for another discussion, involving lot of mathematics.
Chandrahari has done it in an excellent way in his book Hindu
Zodiac)
Other similar/fundamental concepts in astrology are: (ii) Kala
Purusha (iii) Prakriti-Purusha (iv) Signs (v)Planets (vi) Houses
of Arudha.(ii) Rituals associated with worshiping of the signs, planets etc.(iii) Remedial rituals associated with etc
In this short essay I have tried to categorize the content dealt
with in any holistic subject taking astrology as an example. Yes,
the categorization of subject matter into- Philosophy, Concepts,
Rules, Rituals is important in any holistic subject. This fundamental classification should be considered, and any subject should be
weighed against this, so as to ascertain whether it is holistic or not.
If it is a holistic subject, then it will fit into this categorization and
also will not obey the path of scientific method
Any comments on this regard are welcome. I also request others to weigh other subjects such as Yoga, Vastu, Naturopathy, Psychology, Ayurveda etc as per these structural norms.
Arsha School of Astrology
India is a country with a great tradition. In every branch of
knowledge it has its uniqueness. Agama (Tantric) and Nigama
(Vedic) knowledge molded the foundation of everything. Before
looking into these foundations, let us have a look at the astrological system that grew up from these very roots, and became the
great river from which almost all the other streams drew energy.
This vast knowledge base is the Arsha or Sanatana school of astrology of which great saints like Vasishta and Viswamitra
(Kousika) and the others of Saptarshis were the gurus. It is the
purest flow of original astological knowledge, which I cherish in
my mind, and want to learn more about. It is the school of astrology from which most of current knowledge of astrology draws its
power from. It is the school of astrology which all the other schools
fully accepted but later modified.
Was it from an effort to unite the Agama and Nigama systems
of astrology that this school stemmed? Otherwise why Skanda
(kartikeya /Muruka) of the Tantric system was considered the origi-
nator of this system when the text itself tries to emphasis the importance of Vedic (Nigama) knowledge as well? In the whole of
Vedic literature or in the epics we can not see the Rasi chakra but
only the Nakshatra chakra. In the whole of Vedic literature we can
see only the Tropical solar and lunar months, but not the Sidereal
Solar months like Mesha (Aries), Vrishabha (Taurus) etc. The Vedic
(Nigama) system of astrology was fully based on Tropical Months
and (fixed) Sidereal Nakshatra system. But the Tantric (Agama)
system of astrology was fully based on (fixed) Sidereal Solar
Months and (fixed) Sidereal Nakshatra system. The Tantrics used
the fixed framework of Rasi + Nakshatra to study the sky. For
them the point 120 deg away from fiducial starMoola (Mahakala,
the path of pritr Yana) was very important since it represented the
point where the 7 planet conjunction occurred (Meshadi). Ra-Si
chakra was their symbolic Yogic body of Kalapurusha. The
Kalatantra the Tantrics cherished was a result of a mix of Yogic
experience and the Mahakala who himself is the universe - the
rhythm of universe becoming one with that of human body. The
Suras (Vedic followers) and Asuras (Tantrics) fought for long! Over
theoretical issues, importance ofYaga and Yoga, Tropical and Sidereal Calendar systems, importance of Nakshatra and Rasi, No
temples or Temples, Architecture methods that should be followed
and many more. A merge of the two was the only possible outcome of this struggle, which eventually happened, even after the
strong opposition from puritans. As far as astrology is concerned
there emerged a uniting stream of thought, that merged the concepts of both (Agama and Nigama) and that was Arsha (Sanatana)
School of astrology. It was an adaptation of Tantric knowledge by
Vedic followers rather than the Tantric adopting the Vedic stream.
In this struggle many great Tantric gurus and there concepts were
left out - to mention some, Bhrigu, Agastya, Ravana, Nandi, Kaka
Bhusunda and the like. But their knowledge too survived to an
extend as we would see later when we try to have and under-
are available today but not 'Maya Hora'. Chandra Hari is deriving
the concept of 'True Ayanamsa' and the mathematical foundation
of Rasi-Nakshatra division based on this text (Surya Sidhanta)
only. If this text was not available, it would have been an impossibility to judge the true mathematical foundations of Rasi chakra
and the astronomical concepts and methods cherished by the ancient scholars and Rishis. It is erroneously considered by many
that Maya is an astronomer of 'Yavana Kula' and the student of
'Yavaneswara'. But as evident from classics, 'Maya' is a student
of 'Surya Kula' and the student of the great guru 'Surya Deva'.
But still there is a possibility that he may have some connection
outside India, judged from the fact that he was called 'Yavana' by
some. He was a follower of Asura (Tantric) tradition and not Vedic.
Remember that he was well known as 'Asura Silpi' (Architect of
Asuras) It may be this non-Vedic foundation of the knowledge
cherished by Maya that might have caused the trouble, of misjudging him as 'Yavana' by later day scholers.
Atri
He is one of the 7 great gurus (Saptarshis) of astrology, from
whom astrology descendent to the 18 gurus. The text written by
Atri is known as Atri Hora. Texts in the names of other gurus like
Mareechi, Chyavana etc are also mentioned here and there. Atri
Hora is not available today. Atri is supposed to have written some
Ayurvedic texts as well.
Brihat Sounaka Hora
This is a very good and large text, many slokas of which are
available even today. The available slokas from this text helps us
very much in rebuilding the literary history of ancient Indian astrology - especially of the Arsha (Sanatana) school of astrology.
This is a text written as advised to Sounaka Rishi by Soma
(Mo). Here one thing we should remember is that in that era no
Brihaspati
The authorship of the text 'Brihaspati Hora' is ascribed to Deva
guru Brihaspati. It mentions subjects related to Muhoorta and Marriage compatibility elaborately. Even though mentioned by some
the slokas that are said to be of this text available today seems to of
later origin.
Mention of 'Brihaspati Sidhanta' and 'Brihaspati Samhita' is
also available in some texts. Brihaspati is well known as Deva
guru (Nigama system).
Badarayana Hora (Vyasa)
This Badarayana does not seems to be the author of
Mahabharata, but some later time scholar guru of Vyasa Kula.
Many slokas form a text with the name Badarayana Hora is available. Hridyapadha and Many other texts quotes Badarayana extensively, which indicates that he too was a reputed scholar though
not to the stature of Rishis. Even the literary quality of his slokas
does not have much in comparison with that of Rishi Horas. It
would be good not to confuse this later time scholar of astrology
with the Badarayana Vyasa who wrote Mahabharata.
Soma Jatakam
This might be a text of later origin, since we find no mention of
it in ancient classics, but only by the time of Acharya Balabhadra
of (10th century). This might be a text created following the style
of Surya Jataka which is an ancient text.
Suka Hora
A text written by Suka Rishi. Many other texts like Suka
Jatakam is also popular by his name. It could be possible that these
texts are also of later origin.
Satyacharya Hora
more.
Bhattolpala
Bhattolpala (Utpala Bhatta) wrote a very good commentaries
for Brihat Jataka and Brihat Samhita quoting many Rishi horas,
which enabled/ensured the survival of at least some of the Rishi
Hora slokas.The vyakhyas Bhattolpala for Brihat Jataka and Brihat
Samhita are available today.
Acharya Balabhadra
A great scholar of 10th century who wrote a text called 'Hora
Ratna' which presented the contents of many Rishi Horas and the
astrological classics before his period in a systematic manner. This
text also enabled/ensured the survival of at least some of the Rishi
Hora slokas.
Kerala Astrology
The astrological system followed in Kerala is an extension of
Arsha or Sanatana school of astrology especially due to the efforts
of the following acharyas.
Krishnacharya:- He wrote a very good text named
Krishneeyam. This acharya might have lived in the 15th century
AD, and was the contemporary of Madhavacharya who wrote
Madhaveeya.
Vishnu: - He is the son of Madhavacharya, who wrote an elaborate and very good commentary for Krishneeyam with the name
'Chatura Sundari' in Sanskrit. This commentary became very
popular, and is appreciated very much by the Kerala astrologers,
and is in line with the interpretation system of Rishi horas.
Talakkulattu Govinda Bhattatiri:- He wrote a very good commentary for the first 10 chapters of Varaha Hora (Brihat Jatakam)
with the name 'Dasasdhyayi' in Sanskrit. This commentary became very popular, and is appreciated very much by the Kerala
This essentially means that by the time of Garga many astrological texts existed, probably closely related to Rishi names. The
Rishi kulas were like universities, were every enlightened new
master would be known by the name of the originator of the kula.
It is similar to the Sankaracharya tradition of today where every
new person coming in charge would be termed Sankaracharya.
Similar was the case with all Rishi kulas like, Garga, Vasishta,
Kousika, Atri, Chyevana, Agastya, Parasara etc. The head guru
was like the chancellor of the university, and his designation was
the name of the originator of the Kula. We should remember this
fact while learning the knowledge taught by Rishi Paramparas.
Otherwise we may confuse many individuals who held the same
designation as one and the same person. (For e.g. Parasara Kula
was another such tradition)
Garga wrote books on all the 3 branches of astrology, namely,
Sidhanta, Samhita and Hora. That means the 3 popular texts written by Rishi Garga are - Garga Sidhanta, Garga Hora and Garga
Samhita. Many slokas from Garga hora and Garga Samhita is available but not anything from Garga Sidhanta. In Hridyapadha, Brihat
Samhita etc we could see many quotes form Garga Hora and
Garga Samhita. There are many more ancient texts that quote from
these age old texts by Garga Rishi. All the texts written by Garga
Rishi are in Sanskrit language. Garga Samhita is said to be available even today in some manuscript libraries. The language of this
text (Garga Samhita) is a mix of Prakrit and Sanskrit.
Astrology texts not only by Garga, but Gargi and Gargya are
also available. These names either indicate other acharyas of Garga
Kula, or the son of Garaga, and the son's son of Garga. Many
texts which ascribe their authorship to Garga, Gargi and Gargya
are available (e.g. Garga Jataka) - but it seems that we can not be
sure about the authenticity of these texts.
Garga Rishi was also known as 'Jainarshi' (Jain Rishi), indi-
took this concept, and applied maths to it! The result was 1800
Nabhasa yogas, out of which hundreds of them were astronomical impossibilities!! Here we see the type of interaction and the
reason for respect or disrespect.
In the Arsha system of Parasara started mixing the concepts
of Yavana, and many of his new concepts as well. Due to this he
was also not considered as a true follower of Arsha stream, and
was even called Yavana at times, even though he was not Yavana.
What ever that be, Parasara is also honored among the 18 great
gurus of Astrology. We should remember that, Yavana, Romaka,
Poulisa, Lomasa & Parasara schools may not be part of the true
(Arsha/Sanatana) stream of astrology. But there was a lot of give
and take, and they where also honored among the 18 like the Rishis
of Arsha stream - Brahma, Vasishta, Kousika, Atri, Manu,
Mareechi, Angira, Vyasa, Sounaka, Kasyapa, Chyevava, Garga,
Brihaspati etc. We should remember the other reputed scholars
like - Bhrigu (Sukra), Agastya, Suka, Soma, Skanda, Daksha,
Surya etc as well. May be this classification itself is not that correct, since every Rishi Kula may have their uniqueness in the system of astrology taught and followed. [We shouldn't forget the
fact that different teachers teach even the same subject differently,
and therefore slight differences are always a possibility]
Unlike the ancient Rishis, Mihira also started mixing Arsha
School of astrology with thoughts and ideas borrowed from Yavana
School, even though he never introduced hundreds of new ideas
like Parasara. Even though Mihira was a great teacher this has
became a big cause for confusion in later years. Parasara was a
Rishi, Mihira a scholar and there is no comparison, but both of
them borrowed ideas from Yavana school and thus the original
school and system fell back to the back side of memory, and logic
and foundations an almost lost memory.
This is the brief history of astrology. A problem originated due
& Jain school of ancient Indian astrology. The now extinct prediction schemes of Vedic school and Tantric school also needs mention, from which everything seems to have originated. (Call them
Vedic and Non- Vedic or Nigama and Agama origin of everything
if you want).
In this article I had tried to give a brief idea about the Yavana
school of astrology and its books and masters, as far as I know.
History is not always simple - it always hides something far beneath hiding even the sources for retrieving them. I hope this article may help you in getting a glimpse of the almost forgotten
history of Yavana school of astrology.
Astrology in Kularanava Tantra
Kularnava Tantra is an Agama Grantha - meaning it is a text
written if the format of Siva's advice to Parvati. As Osho points
out in his work "Vigyan Bhirava Tantra" "This is a different type of language. You must know something about it before we enter into it. All the tantra treatises are
dialogues between Shiva and Devi. Devi questions and Shiva answers. All the tantra treatises start that way. Why? Why this
method? It is very significant. It is not a dialogue between a teacher
and a disciple, it is a dialogue between two lovers. And tantra
signifies through it a very meaningful thing: that the deeper teachings cannot be given unless there is love between the two - the
disciple and the master. The disciple and master must become
deep lovers. Only then can the higher, the beyond, be expressed"
Usually the tantric texts are not going to teach you the details the philosophical and theoretical. It is more concerned with the
technique, the use and practice. If you are not in the path such
texts can usually mislead you. Before entering in to the study of
Agama (Tantric) texts the core should be understood; otherwise it
could mislead you. In Osho's words -
"It is concerned with method, with technique - not with principles at all. The word 'tantra'means technique, the method, the
path. So it is not philosophical - note this. It is not concerned with
intellectual problems and inquiries. It is not concerned with the
'why' of things, it is concerned with 'hownot with what is truth,
but how the truth can be attained."
The core concept in Kulamava Tantra is n.ctm a. [iilft't'cifo ulfeciT
sflcifleiciZtdt mfk
!
[Whatever things that cause the downfall of people moving in the
path of spirituality, the same things can become true tools in the
path of enlightenment as well. (They can teach you how to save
yourself from downfall, if you are a true seeker of the ultimate). It
is the subject dealt in detail by Bhairava (God Siva) in Kularnava
Tantra as well (similar to Bharava Tantra)]
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[Kula means Sakti (Parvati = feminine = Mooladhara = Sex) and
Akula means Siva (Bhairava = masculine = Sahasrara = Super
consciousness). The one who attains the relation or oneness between Kula and Akula is termed 'Kaula' (Kulamava Tantra deals
with this subject)]
The Agama path (Kaula Path = Tantric Path) has got two
branches - Varna (Left) and Dakshina (Right). The text Kularnava
Tantra appreciates the Kaulachara (The Path of Kaula) and in that
itself the Dakshina Patha (Right Path; also known as Samayachara).
Actually Vamachara (Left path) is the original and pure Agama
path. The Dakshinachara (Right path) mixes the Vedic slokas into
it to an extend. Unlike the pure Vamachara it combines the Vedic
suktas as well and has an aura of Vedic ritualistic in it. You can
find many examples for the same in texts like Kularnava Tantra.
Possibly it is caused by the uninvited entering of Vedic priests into
the Agama patha. Vamamarga (Varna patha = Vamachara = Left
path) is the pure branch of Agama and is purely outside the Vedic
realm. The Agama path is purely outside the Nigama (=Vedic)
path. The Parasurama Kalpa sutra clearly states that Hc}cl^luli (Hdclltilccl VlgcpifeitlM:
[Without any doubt clearly understand that, all Tantras (Agamas)
are outside the Vedic path]
Thus it is clear that the Agamas does not appreciate the vedic
path of Yagas, the caste differences etc. For the Tantric any human
being can attain the ultimate (=enlightenment) if he is a sincere
seeker. It states that all human beings are equal and that there is no
meaning in caste and creed differences. With clarity Gautameeya
Tantra states-
islence ?' Science asks, 'How this existence ?' The moment you ask
the question, how?, method, technique, become important. Theories become meaningless; experience becomes the center". In the
context of astrology also this statement is valid. We trust in astrology not because of its thousand theories - but because of our experience; Our experience that it can reflect truth; Our experience
that the time, the rhythm of the universe can greatly influence us;
our experience that we are one with the world; our experience that
the universe reflect s itself even in the minute.
Even though not part of the main body of knowledge,
Kularnava Tantra deals with, it mentions and speaks about, astrology here and there in bits and pieces - of course this is normal and
expected since Astrology too is nothing but an Agama Sastra; A
branch of study that has its foundations in Agama (Tantra). As we
know it is from the experience of oneness of human being with
the universe around him that the branch of astrology originated, as
evident from the fact that the Zodiac as we comprehend it is composed of 21600 minute and the human day is composed of 21600
breaths. They rhythm is one and the same - inside and outside.
Kulamava Tantra mentions Astrology, as present and practiced
in ancient India, while dealing with the selection of Mantra that
are proper for a Sadhaka (one who practices Tantric worship). I
am not interested in explaining and elaborating those slokas to
clarify the various situations where the co-relating of alphabets
with Signs and Nakshatras dealt here in can be used. I am quoting
and describing the meaning of those slokas here in brief to show
that Nirayana astrology as we practice today is (and was) an integral part of Agama Sastra; and also that the subject is dealt with in
many Agama texts.
Selection of Mantra and Astrology
Chakras (Circles) such as Siddha Chakra, Rasi Chakra,
Nakshatra Chakra, Kulakula Chakra etc are used for the selection
of Mantra that will give good results for the Sadhaka (the one who
practices the path of Tantra). As stated earlier, in this article I am
not interested in explaining how to use the same for selection of
Mantra that is proper for practice for the individual. Here I am
only interested in quoting those slokas and giving their brief meaning just to show that Kularnava Tantra and Tantric texts as a whole
considered Nirayana Astrology as an integral part of Agama Sastra.
Nakshatra Chakra and Alphabets
The following sloka describes how to correlate Nakshatra chakra
with the alphabets so that the same can be used for the selection of
proper Mantra.
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This completes the table with 51 alphabets. [Do Sanskrit alphabets have a Tantric origin? The number 51 is considered sacred in Tantra due to several reasons. This question won't be dealt
within this article, but provides clear scope for further study]
As per another available Tantric reference describing the same,
Ksha should be ascribed to Uttara Proashtapada and there for the
same is shown with in brackets in the above list. The relevant
sloka is given belowc7c7: 575P777 dcrilcl:....^ 3^77
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[Qn: The above sloka uses KTPY notation for numbers. When
did KTPY system originated? This question won't be dealt within
this article, but provides clear scope for further study]
As per another available Tantric reference describing the same,
Ksha should be ascribed to Meena (Pisces) and there for the same
is shown with in brackets in the above list. The relevant sloka is
given belowmffiylfcfeRznd xESEEeE SEWTCTJ sffe^E?
[The letter Kha should be ascribed to Meena (Pisces)] This too
completes the list with 51 alphabets.
Kularnava Tantra further states that the following is the prime
mode of association of Signs with the native's life. As you could
see it is nothing but a description of houses starting from Lagna.
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W^E VlActxHfo cWE ^E^E UVTZHII
- cpeEE^fcEcEo^
[The 12 signs are 1. Lagna (Body), 2.Dhana (Wealth), S.Bhratru
(Co-bom), 4. Bandhu (Relatives), S.Putra (Children), b.Satru (Enemies), 7.Kalatra (Wife), S.Maranam (Death), 9.Dharma (Righteous path), lO.Karma (Job), 1 l.Aya(Income) and 12. Vyaya(Expense)]
Note that the above quote is clear proof also for the fact that
Signs itself should be considered as Houses. As per ancient Indian
astrology, the various house calculation techniques (such as Sripati
method, Placida's division etc) does not have any meaning. The
signs itself should be considered as houses; with the only difference that the signs are always counted from Aries, where as houses
are counted from Lagna.
[Note that the study of astrology mentioned in the Tantric texts
gives us unique insights which we may miss even when dealing
with the standard texts of astrology, which deals with such things
in detail. This itself point to the Agama (Tantric) foundation of
nirayana astrology]
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* Nakshatra Chakra and Rasi Chakra are both independent systems complete in themselves - Nakshatra Chakra uses Nakshatra
Lagna as starting point, and Rasi Chakra uses Lagna as starting
point! The system of using Nakshatra Chakra in this way is almost completely lost to us; But this is the system visible in Vedas,
Epics and Puranas. A dedicated individual might be able to reconstruct this system from the available rudiments after a detailed study
of the same. This too provides a clear scope for further study. In
ancient texts the use of Nakshatra Lagna is clearly visible, as clearly
stated in texts like Sukra Neeti and Surya Pranjapti. The uses of
Nirayana Rasi Chakra (starting with Nirayana Mesha Sign) as an
independent system, is well popular as we all know and practice
today.
This article is just the continuation of my effort to shed some
light on the Astrology present in Tantric texts, which I have started
with an article about the astrological statements contained in
Dattatreya Maha Tantra. Such glimpses clearly indicate that Astrology is an Agama Sastra and also that the Agama (Tantric) tradition was well versed in astrology, and also that they always followed the Nirayana system. Unlike Nigama tradition of Vedas,
which used Tropical Zodiac, combined with Fixed Nakshatra system, Agama (Tantric) tradition used the Nirayana Zodiac with the
common starting point of Meshadi (starting point of Aries) and
Aswinyadi (starting point of Aswini Nakshatra) as the point of
reference; as the starting point of Zodiac as we know it today.
Note_l: Kaul ji (Avatar Krishnan Kaul) at times blindly argues
that "the Tantras contains no astrology" without ever even studying them with an inquisitive perspective. As the name indicates
Kaul ji is a person born in Tantric tradition of Kashmir. But currently he is after Vedic Tropical zodiac and the restoration of Vedic
calendar based on his beliefs about the same. I think that as he
discards the fixed Nakshatra Chakra proposed by Vedas his be-
liefs do not tally with even the Vedic tradition. I hope that this
article may inspire him to look back into the Agama tradition to
which he himself belongs, and come up with positive or negative
responses (after a detailed study) which may further strengthen
our knowledge about the same.
Note_2: As I always used to say, it is rather than the subject
and slokas, the consciousness that looks into it and the new inner
light in which things can be viewed is more important in generating clarity of vision. Let the words "Know what is before you,
then the things hidden from you will become revealed to you" be
our motto in our search and reconstruction of near lost elegance of
ancient indian astrology.
Dettatreya Mahatantra and Tantric
Astrology
"The available text on Dattatreya Maha Tantra is a small
text"containing 15 chapters and 160 slokas. This text is also
known"as "Siromani", meaning "gem in the head'. The text is
structured as a"dialogue between lord Parameswara (lord Siva) &
Dattatreya Maharshi."Kala Tantra (Astrology) and Kala Mantra
(Medicine) are the 2 subjects"dealt with in. These are 2 knowledge streams the tantrics (tantric"disciples) learned with
attention."Kala Mantra is the branch of Tantra that deals with the
use of'medicine related to the tantric worship for the secret purpose of'Killing others, attracting others, making people enemy to
each other,"make people leave their native place, Magic, de-poisoning, re-"establishing sexual ability etc. Yes, it is a secret branch
of study"and you will encounter thousands of superstitions and
stupidities as"well in such texts, along with gem like knowledge
bits." Kala Tantra (Astrology) is the branch of Tantra that
deals"with the study of time for the purpose of knowing about the
past-"present-future, time of death etc. Of these two (Kala Tantra
the praise "gem in the head" usually goes to Kala'Tantra - Astrology, Astronomy and the related mathematics. Because of'this even
the other name "Siromani" of Dattatreya Mahatantra,"indicates
that Kala Tantra (Astrology) is one of the subject mattefof the
text. But that part of the text is lost, and is not available"anymore."
There is one more point that proves this argument. Dattatreya"gives
a list of chapters that are present in Dattatreya Mahatantra af'the
beginning chapter of the text. Here 18 chapters are mentioned,"but
only the subjects mentioned in 9 chapters is available in the"printed
text. Chapters 1,9,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 (Total 9 chapters)"seems
to be missing. This also proves that the available text of'Dattatreya
Mahatantra is an incomplete one."
If we agree up to this the
question rises, "Is itVedanga'Astrology that Dattatreya wanted to
learn from lord Siva?" No! As he"wanted to leam medicine (Kala
Mantra) that could be made use fofworships aimed at purpose
such as Shadkarma etc, he might have'Tequested to teach astrology (Kala Tantra) that could be made use in"Shadkarma etc. Listen to his request to lord Siva-"In this world many types of talismans, manta, tantric worships are present. Many such are described
in Agama, Purana, Veda and Damara, and in many other texts as
well. Please advice the knowledge of Kala Tantra that would help
to utilize all that knowledge (on Yentra, Mantra etc) in the right
method for fulfilling the intentions" This is what Dattatreya requests. As said earlier knowledge about medicine (Kala Mantra)
and Astrology (Kala Tantra) that would be of help is Shadkarma
etc is the subject matter of Dattatreya Mahatantra. This knowledge lies scattered in Agama, Purana, Veda, Damara etc. Dattatreya
is requesting lord Siva to collect all these knowledge and give
advice/teach him the same 'in the right/correct method'." Agamas
are Siva Tantric texts - old as Vedas. The word Purana here indicates 18 Puranas and the Sub Puranas. The word Veda here indicates the 4 Vedas and the allied literature called Brahmana,
Aaranyaka, Upanishad etc as well. They are also known as
Nigama. But for Tantric devotees the word Nigama indicates Devi
Tantra. So the statement 'Agamokta' should be taken as indicative
of both Siva Tantra (Agama) and Devi Tantra (Nigama) texts.
Another branch of Tantra is Vishnava Tantra. Damaras are also
texts on Devi Tantra. That is, the request of Dattatreya to lord Siva
is to collect and systematically present and teach him the vast
knowledge on Kala Tantra and Kala Mantra which is beneficial
for the purpose of Shadkarma etc, clarifying the right method.
This sloka indicates that Tantric astrology was in a corrupted
state at the time of Dattatreya, and even for this great Maharshi it
was very difficult to separate the right and wrong statements from
the pile. The sloka also indicates that even in that remote past Vedas
and Puranas borrowed the knowledge of astrology and medicine
from Tantrics and incorporated it in those texts! We can feel the
pain of the Rishi when he see that this pure ancient secret knowledge is becoming lost knowledge for the Siva devotees. He wants
it to be the heritage of Siva Tantrics. Listen to these words - "This
great knowledge (on astrology and medicine) - which saves one
who devotes himself to this subject, secret, difficult to get even for
davas, first told by lord Siva, shines like a gem in the head all
secret knowledge branches - should be taught only to a person
who is the true devotee of the Guru. This knowledge should not
be imparted to persons who does not believe in acharyas, tradition
and the purity of knowledge. One should teach this pure knowledge to an individual who is strong willed and is a devotee of lord
Siva alone. The statement, "Astrology is originated from lord Siva"
(Tavagre kathitahyesha) asks for special attention. Even in the
period of Prasnamarga (16th century) this truth was appreciated.
Even today traditional astrologers read horoscope, or cast prasna
after bowing to that lord of lords Maheswara (Siva). This is the
reason for the importance of Dakshinamoorti (lord Siva in the form
of Guru, God of knowledge) in Astrology. Lord Siva is the ultimate Guru and originator of astrologic knowledge as per Tantric
tradition. Here I would like to mention a curious fact. If we consider the concept about the originator of astrology as per different
schools of astrology, we will find that - Vedic School - lord Brahma
(Tropical/Sayana); Tantric School - lord Siva (Sidereal/Nirayana);
Arsha School - lord Skanda (Sidereal/Nirayana); Jain School lord Brahma (Sidereal/Nirayana). This is curious! This difference
in concept about the originator of astrology, probably indicates
that, these are all different schools of thought in astrology, which
probably originated and existed in the same era. Is it not so? Since
the basic concepts (Such as Rasi and Nakshatra) where the same,
they might have got intermixed in a later stage. It is also possible
that, all these basic concepts such as Rasi and Nakshatra was originally borrowed from some other civilization which existed before
all these cultures, such as the Sindhu-Saraswati civilization. Only
an in-depth study and new evidences could prove whether any
amount of truth is present in this guess or not. In this essay I started
by discussing the astrological content in the available slokas of
Dattatreya Mahatantra - and so let us go back to that. Most of the
slokas after this discuss how medicines could be utilized for
Shadkarma (Kala Mantra) etc. Lord Siva tells Dattatreya -"Now I
will speak about Kala Mantra which is beneficial for the upliftment
of th individual. This secret knowledge (on medicine) which is
beneficial even in this kali yuga, I will teach you, putting aside the
knowledge of astrology. Because - (For the benefit with medicine) it is not essential to consider Tithi, Nakshatra, Vreta, Day,
Pooja, Japa, Homa etc. Even the determination of an auspicious
muhoorta is not essential. Merely applying the medicine that suits
well for the well being of mind and body serves the purpose. By
the use of it the disease gets cured. (Medicines are invaluable, and
their effect mysterious. Because of this I will explain to you, how
to use these medicines in Shadkarma worships). With this advice
lord Siva starts to speak about Kala Mantra (Medicine). Since those
slokas are not related to astrology, I am not discussing them here.
Vedha and Graha Vedha in the planetary context? What are the
rules to be observed while predicting with this type Vedha concept?
(5) Transit or Gochara
This Gochara-Vedha system of prediction can be used for prediction every month (Mase mase vicharayet) says Dattatreya. Did
he meant to say that Transit should be considered for the determination of death time? If so why he avoided mentioning the transit
prediction for Mars, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu?
(6) Vedha and Tantric Astrology
Probably Sripati who lived in 10th century AD, is the
person"who introduced the concept of Vedha in astrology. But
here we encounter a similar concept in Dattatreya Mahatantra as
well! What should we observe from it? Should we think that
Dattatreya Tantra originated after Sripati of 10th century AD? Or
should we think that Sripati borrowed the concept of Vedha from
Tantric astrology especially from Dattatreya Tantra?
No. I don't have answers to such doubts. If we want to find
answers to the above or similar questions, an in-depth study of the
astrology mentioned in Tantric texts (Tantric Astrology) is a must.
For simplifying the study of ancient astrology, we can classify
them into several categories:(i) Astrology in Sindhu-Sarasvati period (Sindhu-SarasvatiAstrology)
(ii) Astrology mentioned Vedas and allied literature (Vedic Astrology)
(iii) Astrology mentioned Epics (Epic Astrology)
(iv) Astrology mentioned in Puranas (Puranic Astrology)
(v) Astrology mentioned in Tantric texts (Tantric Astrology) -
before the all, for the benefit of posterity! And Enjoy the fun of
learning!
Swastika and Astrology
Swastika was famous in Sindhu-Sarasvati Tradition. It is a famous Tantric Symbol used for various kinds of worships. Does it
have some relationship with astrology? Can it clarify to us anything about the tradition of Mohanjadaro-Harappan civilization
and the kind of astrology they followed? The answer is: Yes.
Before proceeding to this study, let us understand what Swastika is - as you know, it is a symbol. Symbol of what? That we will
see. Two sets of Swastika representations are given below. The
first is considered male and the second female.
Male
Female
(Closkwise)
Fig. 1
(Anti-clockwise)
Fig. 2
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ship is known as Chakra (Wheel = Circle!). Yes, as the word indicates, it is actually a circle or wheel represented in square shape
similar to the zodiac circle which even though a square we usually
represent as a square for
convenience of drawing. Actually
it is nothing but the Zodiac itself! How can we say so? What is the
proof? The answer is - Do you ever noticed the Agama (Tantric)
directions given to draw swastika? If not, here it is. For Male swastika -
Hdltk
^Aul l t
[In the infinite zodiac starting from Mesha (Aries) 3 padas (signs)
each, cover, each area represented in swastika chakra. Gods such
as 'Vaiswanara' (=The universal god) etc sits in the middle of
Swastika Chakra. After drawing the Chakra fill it with colors such
as White, Yellow, Red and Black in order]
For female swastika this description would be as 'Meenadika'
meaning 'Pisces onwards' in anti-clockwise direction.
The 4 quarters of Swastika indicates the 4 directions; as malefemale combination it is the representative of Siva-Sakti itself; as
the zodiac it represents the universe; it indicates the oneness of the
universal god with the universe; the oneness of the universe and
the human efforts to grasp that oneness with fragmented classifications. In the practical plane of astrology - It represents the Zodiac, it represents the Year.
Thus it becomes clear that Swastika is a symbol of Agama
(Tantric) tradition, well-known, well understood, well described.
Yes, it was the tradition with a glorious past; with a glorious continuity from the Mohangadaro-Harappan civilization! The
Harappan people practiced Yoga (remember the Moolabandhasa
posture of the Yogic figures), Tantra (remember the Siva symbols
of Harappa and the worship of Sakti, the mother goddess). Yes,
the ancient Sindhu-Sarasvati civilization followed the Agama tradition; which once spanned throughout the world; It is the same
Asura/Agama tradition - which created the Nirayana astrology;
feeling the rhythmic oneness of the universe within themselves!
The original name of Harappa is Meluhha. Even though the
Kalibengan Vedic people who lived on the Indian side of Sarasvati
started calling them Mlechhas ('Meluhas' = Meluhans = People of
Meluha), initially with equal respect and later with contempt for
not following the Vedic (=Brahmanic) path; the Agama tradition
was spread throughout India; Siva and Sakti and the Tantric symbol of Zodiac never lost its relevance; and it was the path followed
by the true seekers of the ultimate; and is in use still today. Be
proud to be the followers of such a tradition - and be proud that
we are the students of a great branch of Agama Sastra that is
Nirayana Astrology. Don't you wonder - The Vedic tradition gave
more value to the Tropical Year and months and the fixed frame
of reference provided by Nakshatra divisions; but still the Agama
tradition of Niryana astrology which consider the fixed from work
of Meshadi (starting from Aries) signs survived and is the most
popular system in India even today. Yes, the same is the case with
the culture and gods of India - the Nigama (Vedic) tradition is an
almost forgotten past; but the Agama tradition is the reality in current practice throughout India! If you don't believe look at the
gods - Siva, Sakti (Devi, Chadika, Kali, Durga), Naga (Snake
worship; Kundalini Pooja) etc; and also at the popularity of
Nirayana Zodiacal astrology. Do you find the Vedic gods Indra,
Mitra, Varuna any where? Even after the epics and puranas how
many temples for later day Vishnava cult gods of Brahmins such
as Rama and Krishna can you find in India? Alas! Even the Vedic
gods had to resort to the temple worship of later day Agama tradition to preserve their existence! You could easily see that the Vedic
culture got submerged here in India by the original Agama tradition! Only the trace remains in the form of Vedic literature - but
yes it is much valuable; since the Agama tradition never succeeded
to that extend in preserving the scriptures.
Note 1:1 think now you know the answer to the question, "What
Swastika symbolize?". Yes, it is a holistic symbol with utmost relevance.
Note 2: The Vedic tradition borrowed much from the earlier
Agama tradition; proofs are many for the same in Vedas. The current Archeological evidences too point to the same direction.
About the system of Black Magic
"We the children of cosmic divine destroy the incarnation of
sin 'Niriti' (the god of death) and thus destroy the evilness and
diseases that eat us up every day, every moment, by following the
consciousness. Thus we destroy the evilness in us and remove the
darkness that covers over understanding. Oh! God give us the
power to do so!"
- Atharva Veda
Let it be the malicious path or the good path, to study mantravada
(A deviant path of Tatra, which aims at fulfillment of intentions) a
guru (teacher) is necessary. Why? Atharvada says that- 'Death,
Water and Moon are my teachers. Rice, wheat and all other food
materials I am getting due to the compassion of the teacher. Everything and every event in the world are my teachers' Ashtanga
hridaya (A book on Ayurveda, which speaks about medicine and
healing techniques, written by saint Charaka) also speaks in the
same line- 'For an intelligent individual, in his every act, the world
itself is the teacher. Because of this in worldly matters after understanding the ways methods and nature of nature and living beings
one should follow the same'. These messages may give us the
feeling that a separate guru is not necessary to learn even subjects
like Mantravada. Ultimately, 'Siva, the god which is present in
and with which the whole universe is made up of, is the first guru
and he himself lightens himself in everybody as consciousness thus says the knowledgeable ones' (Quote from Suta samhita) The
Tajik Astrology
'Tajiki' is the language that present in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
in previous USSR. This language comes under the Indo-Iranian
language family, which is a branch of Indo-European language
family. Languages like Persian, Kurdish, Baloochi, Dardik, Armenian etc are also part of Indo-Iranian language family in which
Tajiki is also present.
The primordial form of Persian language is the one used in
Persia and Armenia in Arcadian ruling period. The books of
Zaratushtra (BC. 1500) are written in such old Persian known as
Sent Avaste. The middle age pertain is known by the name Pahlavi.
The script of this language is also different. Later when the Arabs
conquered Iran, the Arabic language greatly influenced Persia and
the modern Persian language (AD 9th century) originated.
That means, much knowledge transfer happened via the path:
Tajikistan > Armenia > Iran > India. Or in other words via the
language path: Old Tajiki > Old Armenian > Sent Avaste (Old
Persian) > Pahlavi (Middle age Persian) > Persian (Modem Persian) > Arabic > Indian Languages.
One of the knowledge branches, which got transferred through
this path, is a particular form of astrology. It is the ancient astrology prevalent in Tajikistan, Armenia and Uzbekistan which reached
through Iran (Through Persian and Arabic) that later became popular as 'Tajik Astrology'. It is astonishing to note that the system
still preserved its old roots of origin even after this much transfer
and transformations. Thus 'Tajik Astrology' means 'the system of
astrology originated in Tajikistan'.
It was with Mohammed Ghazni who entered India in 10th century, that this system of astrology reached Kashmir, and then later
with the spreading of Arabs in India, spread throughout North
India. In India the meaning of the word 'Tajik' transferred to refer
[The attack of the Arabs caused much sadness and loss of radiance to the whole world] Note that in this quote the word 'Tajik' is
used to refer to the Arabs.
In Arabic Taj means 'crown' - thus 'Tajik' system could mean
'the crown among the knowledge branches'. Remember the Sanskrit verse that praises astrology as the crust (or crown) of peacock. The quote reads as follows urn
ct&ci
zii&cum
f&icil I
nroxruol
COO (TummauftjBsroratimtimonmaotimnJtimcy
CO -2 CO
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[Like the crest of peacock, like the gem stone in the head of cobra,
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to Iran via Armenia and from their through the Arabs to India,
even though some part of the inherent knowledge got preserved,
the naming conventions used and words used changed and modified elaborately. Many words, especially those used to denote various yogas, used in current Tajik system of astrology, such as the
following seems to denote that the origin or acceptance of words
from Arabic than from its original source or origin.
1. Ikkabali (lucky)
2. Indu vara (destruction or loss)
3. Itthasala (mutual aspect)
4. Eesarapha (separation)
5. Naks
6. Yamaya
7. Manavoo
8. Kabbul (acceptance)
9. Jauri Kabbul
10. Khallasar (Empty)
11. Radrim (waste)
12. Duphali kuddhe (normal)
13. Duddhodha divir (self support)
14. Tambir (benefic)
15. Kuddh (Powerful)
16. Duraph (weak)
Actually many of the yogas mentioned in this system are popular in ancient Indian astrology from age old period itself. As an
example, I will take the first of these 16 yogas, named Ikkabali
and elaborate.
The yoga named Ikkabali is formed when all the planets are 1. In Kendras
2. In Panaphara
3. In Apoklima
[There is an argument regarding whether the words 'Kendara',
'Panaphara', 'Apoklima' etc are of Greek origin or not. This I
won't touch here, because it is another big controversial subject in
itself]
Tajik Neelakandhi is tells us that "If all the planets are in Kendra,
Panaphara or Apoklima the yoga named Ikkabali is formed and
the native would be very lucky". This is a general statement. The
ancient Indian astrology, deal with these 3 conditions seperatly
and gives them seprate names and provides some unique details.
Let us see what are the named given by the sages for these yogas
considering these 3 conditions seperatly.
As per Indian astrology
The word kendra refers to square, i.e. 1-4-7-10 houses. If all
planets (both benefics and malefics) are in Kedra it is known as
'Kamala Yoga'. Brihat Jataka provides the following quote cp<n(n&r ft & a?
[If all planets (both benefics and malefics) are in Kendra (1-4-710) then it is known as Kamala Yoga. If they are in signs other
than Kendra (i.e. Panaphara and Apoklima) it is known as Vapi
Yoga] From this it is clear that * If all planets are in Kendra (1-4-7-10), it is Kamala Yoga.
* If all planets are in Panaphara (2-5-8-11) it is Vapi Yoga.
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[If Kamala yoga (Padma Yoga) is present, the native would be,
famous (very popular), he will lead a happiest life with a multitude of virtuous qualities. If Vapi yoga is present, the native would
be, healthy (having a body without diseases, enjoying all kinds of
bodily pleasures), and wealthy. But he won't donate anything to
others (means he won't help others much with his wealth or property)]
It is clear that the combination is mentioned in Brihat Jataka,
but how can we be sure that these combinations are mentioned by
the great sages who lived before Varaha Mihira? Even though
Mihira tells us that he had created his text only by abbreviating or
brewing the essence of ancient Rihi Horas, is there any proof available to argue that the same is or might have been dealt with in
those ancient Rishi horas as well? Yes there is! Kausika hora provides the results for Kamala yoga as follows srfcussjicmmi
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very famous, and would always enjoy happiness and wealth. He
will have a wealth of virtues and will have tremendous amount of
wealth as deposit]
This quote amply proves that such yogas were dealt within
Part -II
Sign and House are the same
We may think that Sign are House are different, because there
are so many methods - such as one put forward by Sreepathi (10th
century), Krishnamoorthi, 30 Degree equal division etc. Now what
was the opinion of ancient Rishis on this subject? Have they
considered Sign and House differently - except from the fact that
Signs starts from Aris and Houses starts from the Ascendant? Let
us go through some of the available refferences.
Parasara
If you use Jagannatha hora program to calculate houses, you
already know of many methods for calculating houses the first
option is, 'Each Rasi is a house (Parasari /True Vedic)'. Which
itself shows that PVR and Rath has done sufficient study on the
subject and came to the conclusion that Parasara considered 'Each
Sign as a House'. I take it as sufficient proof and do not want to
discuss the slokas put forward by Parasara in detail. Let us see
what are the opinions of others.
Varahamihira (6th Century)
Varahamihira says that - 'Rasi kshethra griharksha bhani
bhavanam chaikardha samprethyaye'. Which means - the words
Rasi, Kshethra, Griha, Riksha, Bham and Bhavanam are used in
the same meaning through out the text Varahahora. (Note the fact
that the words Rasi and Griha are used in the same meaning). Ok.
For that what? I will explain. In the 15th sloka of the first chapter
he states that'Horadayasthanu kudumba sahotdha bandhuputhrari pathni maranani subhaspadaya
ribhakhyamithyupachanyari karma labha-
difference that Signs are counted from Aris while the Houses are
counted from Ascendant.
Therefore it becomes clear that even at the period of 6th century
AD, Signs and Houses are considered the same. It was people
like Sreepathi (10th century) who made all the confusion by
interpreting Sign and House as two different entities, and by
providing new techniques of the calculation of Houses. (And just
look - in what a mess we are!! There are 5 or more methods for
calculating house!! In which we should depend on?! I don't want
to go into the detail)
Even after all this happened there were learned scholars who
never let away the correct system - and if you are not convinced
read Krishneeyam and Saravali.
Krishneeyam
Krishneeyam is written by one krishnacharya who probably
lived in the 13th Century AD. A well-known and fascinating
commentary for this classic text is chathura-sundari, written by
Vishnu (the son of madhavacharya who has written madhaveeya).
While commenting on the 9th sloka of Krishneeyam, he says,
"adha moorthyadishu dvadesa rasishu dwadesha bhavanaha".
Which means, 'Starting from the ascendant the twelve signs are
also known as twelve houses'. This is so clear and explicit a
statement, that no true learner of astrology can deny the fact that,
Vishnu considered Signs and Houses as the same thing. This also
points to the fact that, Krishnacharya and Madhavacharya also
considered Signs and Houses as the same thing.
Conclusion
If all these ancient acharyas (Rishis, Parasara, Varahamihira,
Krishnacharya, Madhavacharya, Kalyanavarama etc) considered
Sign and House as the same thing, who are we to say that they are
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Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupitor, Satern, Satern, Jupitor are the lords
of Signs and Vargas, starting from Aries in order.
Is it not a clear statement to prove that all the vargas should be
counted from Aris and that the lords of vargas are the lords of
signs itself?
But you should also remember that, if a clear method for mathematically asserting the exactness of birth time is not present, there
is no point in using higher rasi vargas. Because if there is an error
of 4 minutes in birth time Trimsamsa will change, and if there is an
error of 2 minutes Shodasamsa will change. (Remember also the
controversy - What exactly is the birth-time? How to rectify it
mathematically if there is an error of say, more than 10 minutes?)
Understand clearly that while considering the divisions of signs,
Parasara, Kalyanavarma, Krishnacharya, Sphugidhvaja etc all
emphesis the point that, for mixing the charecteristics of signs, the
only method to be followed is Rasi vargas. The genral formula
would be Varga = sputa x multiple
If we follow this system, not only we can get a clear understanding about the load of varga, but also the method for predection
while using such multiples. This statement is especially true for
Dwadesa rasi vargas.
So much about the first system of Divisions. Now let us discuss the other system of divisions - namely Shadvarga system.
2) Shadvargadhipa system
Rather than giving importance to mixing of the characteristics
of signs, this system gives importance to the lords of the signs.
The names used are - Kshethra, Hora, Drekkana, Navamsa,
Dwadesamsa, Trimsamsa.
The reason for this might be that the older of the two systems is
the Rasi varga system (especially Dwadesa rasi varga system),
and the names used in it were latter adopted to the Shadvargadhipa
system.
Note the fact that in the Shadvargadhipa system, Horadhipa
and Trimsamsadhipa does not even use the rasi lords. Even for the
other vargas in this system the rasi lords might have been selected,
just for the sake of convenience. For example see the fact that if
you multiply Drekkana sputa with 3 it does not fall in to the correct rasi, the lord of which you can select as the Drekkanadhipa.
The same is true for Dwadesamsadhipa. Only in the case of
Kshethradhipa and Navamsadhipa, the lords of Rasi varga and
Shadvarga coincide. This system, which uses vargadhipa for prediction, does not even provide a method to derive the lords of
higher varga divisions. It becomes clear that out of the 2 systems,
it is the most unsystematic one. Therefore better go back to the
clear Dwadesa rasi varga system and try to make use of it in the
predictions and derivation of higher rasi vargas.
Another question that comes to mind is that why the meaning 1
Deg is dropped and the meaning (at least) 5 Deg is taken for
Trimsamsa division? The only reason I could point to is that - by
the time Shadvargadhipa system became popular the clear method
for fixing the birth time should have been lost, and to minimize the
error possibility instead of 1 Deg division 5 Deg (at least) divisions are taken. (So that allowable error in birth time leaps from 4
minutes to 20 minutes).
If there is other possible explanations for the question on
Trimsamsa put forward by the curious learners such as "Why
Trimsamsa lords are for 5-6-7-8 degrees while the name suggest
that, one Trimsamsa should be equal to 1/30 th of a sign (i.e. 1
Degree)", please let me know.
Year Length
There is a wide spread confusion among astrologers about the
year length to be followed in calculating Dasa, especially Vimsottari
dasa that is most widely in use. None seem to be sure about the
opinion of the ancient sages on the same. This article is an effort to
bring some clarity on this issue.
Year Lengths
Several type of year lengths were in use from far ancient past.
A list of some of them is given below.
Savana Year = 360 days [This seems to be the average of Lunar and luni-solar year. i.e. (354+366)/2 = 360 days] Many civilizations seems to accept 360 days as year length including Vedic
Indian and Maya civilizations. There could be other logic as well
behind this year length.
Normal solar Year (Soura Year) = 365.2425 days [The time
taken by sun to reach the degree from where it started]
Solar longitude based Year = 360 degree
Nakshatra Year = 27 x 12 = 324 days
Lunar Year = 29.5 x 12 = 354 days
Luni-Solar Year = 366 days [The time taken by moon to conjunct with sun again after a complete cycle]
Jupiter year = 361 days [The average time taken by Jupiter to
cover a sign. Jupiter takes 12 Years to cover the whole zodiac]
Year to be selected for Dasa Calculation
The primary observations show that even the authentic texts
are of different openion on the Year length to be selected. Let us
look through the available references to have a better picture. While
discussing Pinda Dasa Bhagavan Gargi says-
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Parasara system. He refers to to Parasara with respect in the commentary on Brihat Jataka. This indicates that he was well aware of
Vimsottari Desa system as well. More over the same issue of year
length is applicable to Kalachakra Dasa as well. Apart from Savana
year neither Gargi nor Bhattolpala suggests no year lengths for
Dasa calculation. Thus it becomes clear that as per their opinion,
for all Dasa systems the year length of 360 days should be used.
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It is clear that sage Mantresvara is referring to the use of Normal solar year (SouraYear) of 365.2425 days! How this happened?
Is it that sage Mantresvara is discarding the opinion of earlier sages?
No. There is a specific reason for this advice. By the time of Sage
Mantresvara the theoretical foundation of ancient Surya sidhanta
was lost and people started considering the point opposite Chitra
star as the starting point of Aries, or in other words 'Chitra paksha
Ayanamsa' came into existence! This must have necessitated the
use of 365.2425 day year length for the results to match with prediction. Thus my advice is thatIf you are following the Chitrapaksha Ayanamsa then you
should use the Solar year length of365.2425 days for calculating the Vimsottari Dasa.
The cute thing is that both of these systems in most occasions
will give the same Dasa, Antar Dasa and Paryantar Dasa for most
of the events.
I am just presenting my understanding about the Year lengths
in use and their acceptability based on ancient texts. The learned
may correct me, and provide their inputs on this regard.
Origin of the word Jyotisha
The word Jyotisha does not seems to be appropriate compared to the original word that is used to denote astrology - the
Kala Tantra, Kala vidhana sastra, Jyotisastra are better than the
word "Jyothisha" I would say.
The Origin of the word "Jotisha"
The ancient names for astrology were Kala Tantra (Science of
Time), Kala Vidhana Sastra (Study of classification of time - i.e.
Calendar system), Jyotisastra (Study of light emitting or light reflecting celestial bodies) etc. This branch of knowledge was also
known as Jyotishmati (An intellect/brain enlightened by the
thoughts on cosmic spheres & light sources) from the period of
Atharva Veda. 'Mati' means intelligence and also denotes an individual with intelligence, brainy person. The first text on astrology,
i.e. Skanda Hora (as per Arsha school) is also known as
'Jyotishmati'. It is said that Jyotishmati text (Skanda Hora) is the
appendix of Atharva Veda (Atharva Khila), and is an Upanishad.
Many slokas from this text is available even today. Only a person
with Jyotishmati (An intellect enlightened by the thoughts on cosmic spheres & light sources) can predict accurately. May be the
word 'Jyotish' is the natural abbreviation of the ancient word
'Jyotishmati', which denotes astrology, astrological texts, and the
astrologer. The exact meaning of the word 'Jyotish' alone would
be Tight related' or 'study of light emitting objects in sky' and
does not seems to depict the exact subject matter of astrology.
My friend Vinitaji says Time is always with regard to motions....motions with respect
to something fixed like the Nakshatras....i remember reading somewhere that if there was no movement with reference to something
fixed, there would be no time, according to the theory of relativity.
We should better think according to relativity - as per context.
Newton's law of gravitation is wrong as per Einstein and there is
no force called gravitation but only curvature of space. But this
statement does not keep us away from using Newton's laws of
motion when we consider the planetary movements in solar system. Same is the case with 'Fixed' areas in sky - Nakshatras.
Similar to the concepts of relativity, movements etc brought
into picture by the statement of Vinita ji -1 would just like pose a
puzzle. As per Newton, the force or attraction between two bodies is proportional to their mass and the distance between them.
You know it right? I am just twisting the contextThe force of attraction one body exerts on another depends on
the mass of the other body and the distance between them! This
means that the first body should 'KNOW the mass of the other
body and the distance between them before hand!! And gravitation depends on that! How an inert body can 'KNOW the existence of the other body - is it that Newton wants to say that every
body has a 'Mind' within?! :) Now may be you could see, how
things could be misinterpreted, when taken out of context, or out
of the framework where they are supposed to be used. In Science
they use the word 'System' to denote the framework with in which
each concept is valid. Same is true for the concepts used in any
holistic subject. Yes, I suggest, dive deep into the subject and understand the importance of the concept 'System' or 'Frame work'
used both in Scientific and Holistic study methods.
Again during our conversation Vinita ji said I came across an interesting link regarding how the 0 point in
the zodiac would determine the extent to which there is equal division of the signs (and the nakshatras?). Intuitively, it is difficult to
think of how each nakshatra could be placed EXACTLY at a distance of 13 deg 20 minfrom the other, just as it is difficult to imagine that all the constellations/signs of the zodiac can be contained
EXACTLY within 30 degrees.
My answer was as follows. Signs and Nakshatras are mathematical divisions of the ecliptic, and in the current developmental
Now the question is - What is this system? And how they used it?
Let me try to answer it as per my limited knowledge. First we
should accept the following points.
Originally Nakshatra division was related to path of Moon,
and in that unequal division, the 28 Nakshatra scheme was used.
But later for mathematical clarity the Nakshatra divisions were
associated with ecliptic (movement of earth/sun). Thus came the
definition of Nakshatra as 1/27 th of the ecliptic, which is equal to
13 deg 20 min. Since Nakshatra Chakra is an equal division of the
ecliptic only 27 Nakshatras are important in this system. The concept of Degree-minute was present, as evident from the
Mahabharata sloka bit - "KashtaH kala muhoortascha diva
ratristhatha lavaH". Here, Kala = Minute. Bhaga = Degree (This
is not mentioned in the sloka)
The 28 Nakshatra scheme, that is associated with the path of
moon, will not be discussed here. (Due to the fluctuations in the
path of Moon this system can not give correct results for long).
The 27 Nakshatra scheme (as told in Titireeya Samhita) is closer
to the system we follow today. This is the reason for neglecting
the 28 Nakshatra scheme in this study.
The movement of equinox through Nakshatras was observed
in Vedic period. This was possible if a fixed frame of Reference of
Nakshatra Chakra was in use. That means the Nakshatra Chakra
used in Vedic period was not Tropical but Sidereal in nature.
Thus, Nakshatra Chakra is the fixed frame of reference based
on which the movements of planets were studied.
The Sidereal Year was also in use and many other year systems as well. The use of Sidereal year is clearly indicated by the
Titireeya Brahmana sloka bit "Nakshtrani Savatsarasya Pratishta",
meaning, "The year is calculated based on Nakshatras (fixed stellar divisions)".
Satabhishak - Moon
Ugram (Fierce) - Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashada, Purva
Bhadrapada, Bharani, Magha - Mars
Misram (Mixed) -Visakha, Krittika - Mercury
Kshipram (Fast) - Hasta, Aswani, Pushya - Jupitor
Mridu (Soft) - Mrigaseersha, Ravati, Chitra, Anuradha- Venus
Teekshnam (Sharp) -Moola, Jyeshta, Ardra, Aslesha- Saturn
This classification was used to understand the nature of
Nakshatra
and the people born in them.
5) Nakshatra Purusha
Just like the Kalapurusha (Rasi purusha) concept related to Rasis,
Nakshatra purusha concept was in use. (Ref. Mahabharata) We
may be able to find many more classifications if we are willing to
search the allied Vedic literature. I think the above is sufficient to
have a start.
4-fold prediction system
The Nakshatra Chakra, Planets including Ra and Ke, BeneficMalefic classification of planets, Exaltation and debilitation of planets (in Nakshatra Chakra), eclipsing of Sun and Moon, Retrograde
of planets The ephemeris components such as Nakshatra-TithiVara-Karana- Nityayoga, waxing and waning of Moon - all these
were considered to make elaborate prediction. If we look at the
epics we could find that a 4-fold system was in use. That means,
predictions were given for1) Nakshatra Lagna (Ascendant star)
2) Placement of Planets in Nakshatras
3) Conjunction of Planets (in Nakshatras)
4) Janma-Sampad-Vipat etc naming of Nakshatra was in use.
This might have been in use some what similar to the Bhava system.
It is not certain, whether the Drishti of Plants was considered in
that period or not. If it was, then Drishti should have meant, Drishti
between plants in opposite Nakshatras. An elaborate study will
reveal the intricacies of this 4-fold system of Nakshatra based prediction system that was in use. An elaborate study of the Nakshatra
Chakra (27 Nakshatra scheme) based prediction system used in
Vedic literature and Epics calls for a detailed study. Hope that before the system is lost someone will come forward to collect, arrange, explore and elaborate this original system of Nakshatra based
prediction.
I started this article by thinking of writing a very long article
based on the same, but is seems that my fuel is over, as far as this
subject is concerned :) Now I know that it needs a lot more study
in my part, to write good long articles on subjects like, ancient
system of Nakshatra Chakra based prediction etc. :) Hope you
will pardon my ignorance.
A Secret Exposed
In Prasnamarga it is said that "if a person with true inquisitiveness is approaching an astrologer, then the astrologer should tell
him about problem he is facing and should suggest the appropriate solution". But how? How should we (astrologers) know, what
the qurent is thinking about, if he is presenting the query by himself? In places like Kerala, usually a person approaches an astrologer and just says : "I want to cast a prasna." !!!! And it becomes the responsibility of the astrologer to decipher:
1) What the prasna is about?
2) What is the possible solution for the problem faced by the
qurent?
lem is just with the situation. If not the inability (financial or otherwise) of the qurent is also causing the situation to become worse!
Does it mean that all prasna indicates bad things only? No! It is
not like that. When presna Aruda (or Lagna) is Aries and if there is
no problem with 4th and if there is a well placed planet in 10th
then the query is related to 10th, about a positive subject, such as
a promotion in job or the like! Similarly if there is no problem with
10th and if there is a well placed planet in 4th (e.g Mo) then he is
thinking of constructing a new house or the like for sure!! (i.e.
something that the 4th house and the planet placed in it signify)
Yes, I have explained the example situation by taking Aries as
Lagna (at the time of query). Now if Taurus is Lagna/Arudha at
the time of query, then what? Yes you know the answer. ;) The
sign "that becomes strong" is the 7th house, since it is a retail
sign. (Retail signs are strong in 7th) - So the query could be about
marriage or a marital problem. The "that should become strong"
(or the natural tendency of the Taurus lagna) is 10th house. (Taurus in a quadruped sign) - so he should better concentrate on work.
Does he do so? or is it causing the current problem? Locate what
the qurent wants to ask about (could be either good or bad situations) basing your thinking on these lines. It is easy to locate combined with the additional clues the planetary placement gives
us!!
I think atleast to some of us the idea is clear by now. The traditional astrologers try to logically locate the prime problem/thought
of the qurent by using both these principles. If both of them leads
them to the same conclusion, then usually they won't allow the
qurent to speak, and tell his problem on his face, and thus catching
him in absolute surprise!! Once this happens then it becomes a
very easy task for the astrologer since, after that what ever he says
would be accepted by the qurent by not even without a question!
The good astrologers take it as a positive tool to give good guid-
ance and counseling to the qurent and direct him in the right path.
Bad astrologers - humm....You know what that do.... Yes, that is
why it is said that astrology is a double edged sward. It can be
used to guide the qurent to the right path, or to make him believe
and first and then destroy him/cheat him totally, by giving wrong
guidance! Yes, I agree, all knowledge is similar - good in the hands
of good people, and bad in the hands of bad people.
Ok. That were some side thoughts - back to astrology. Experiment with the above principle.
Lesson to remember : Some slokas that seems simple hides
ample secrets within!! And it demands hard efforts form the part
of us to bring them out.
I would just like to add some more info. About the sloka taken
from Varaha hora. That concept of Human sign becoming strong
in Lagna, Water sign in 4th, Retail sign in 7th and Quadruped sign
in 10th is not a new idea introduced by Mihira. The Garga Hora
sloka stating the same is also available. Garga was a famous sage
of the Jaina Parampara, and might have lived in the time of Skanda
himself, since may ideas mentioned by Skanda by 'others', found
its place in Garga Hora. Skanda is the author of first book on
astrology, known as Skanda hora (many slokas of which is still
available). Skanda hora is also called Jyotishmati Upanishad. Most
of the Rishi horas like Brihat Prajapatya, Vasishta Hora, Kousika
Hora, Sounaka Hora etc are based on Skanda Hora. All these texts
are already lost though many slokas and references about these
texts are available in many medieval astrological classics. Varaha
Mihira might have collected the above mentioned idea, possibly
from Garga or Skanda. The Garga kula provided many texts and
gurus (Garga, Gargi, Gargya, Rishiputra etc), like the Arsha stream
(Skanda, Daksha, Vasishta, Viswamitra, Sounaka etc) that followed
the ideas put forward by Skanda.
The shape ascribed to the signs are symbolic. The saints wanted
those signs to indicate several significance for which the sign stands
for and that is why that particular symbol/shape is ascribed to that
sign. I will explain. For example take Libra. The symbol is of a
man sitting with a balance in his hand weighing something, in a
market place. So for sure, Libra represents a town, humans, measuring instruments, food that is eatable for humans, road, crowd,
logically correct arguments, interest in maths, business men,
learned, luxury, love for good life etc etc. See how clear it is! The
same is the situation with other symbols.
Significance and its classification
Significance are assigned only to - 1) Signs 2) Nakshatras 3)
Houses 4) Planets
What can they signify? Each of them can represent 'any thing'
present in the world!! Or in other words, each of them represents,
'every thing' present in the world! Try to classify them yourself.
For example a sign could represent1) Humans (classify them based on relationship/cast/job/gender
etc)
2) Plants (classify them based on water/land/creeper/tree etc)
3) Animals (classify them based on carnivores /herbivores/wild
etc)
3) Non living things (classify them based on metal/nonmetal/liquid/gas etc)
Yes, you could extend this list.;)
This same rule for classification of significance for sign applies
to Nakshatras, Houses and Plants as well. But the problem is that,
due to the vastness this list and the subject you can not find proper
lists in classics, but only simple directions. The slokas are just pointers, that directs you, the way through which you would have to
exercise on your own thinking ability. :) Don't ask me as well, I
too don't have a well classified elaborate list, which makes everything clear and lists out everything in the world.;) We are waiting
for better lists on all these from you.;)
"Ohm Sahanavavtu....Sahanou bhunaktu...Saha veeryam
karavavahai
"
Bhava Nasakaro Jeeva?
Qn:
The 'bhaavanashaaya thing' do you for one really apply in your
phalaadesha? Tell me.
I would joyously like to quote - Let's go about it baby step by
baby step.
Because, before I state anything about my own stands, I should
clarify what the classics say.
Brihat Jatakam states "Lagnal Putra kalatrabhe subhapati prapteadhavalokite
chadradwa yedi sampadasti hi tayo"
One of the meanings of this sloka bit is that, if the 5th and 7th
from Lagna is aspected (Drishti) or conjoined by Ju then children
and wife (vridhi of 5th and 7th house) results. The same can be
considered from Moon sign as well. From this sloka it is evident
that Mihira is against the "Karako bhavanasaka" concept. Ju is
significator of 5th house and Mihira says that if Ju is in 5th house
then for sure children will result. Also remember that while speaking about the placement of Ve in 7th Mihira says "priya
kalahostagethe suratepsu" meaning an increase (vridhi) in sexual
urge. My guru says that Ju in 5th or Ve in 7th is like an over voltage bulb. :) I have seen horoscope with Ju in 5th. Usually that
native would be very bright with many capabilities (Ju is
significator of intelligence) but in later stages of life (even by half
way through life) they behave almost like lunatics! Their mind
this sloka.
Now let us see what Garga hora says about the placement of Ju
in 7th "Gauri suroopam sphuta pankajakshim sitaH subharkshe
subhadrishtiyuktaH
chirayusham Bhagyayutam naram cha kuryad gurur
darpakavasavasi"
Meaning, If Ju is in 7th placed in good sign with the benefic
aspects then, his wife would be young, beautiful, with beautiful
eyes, fair skin. If Ju is in 7th then he would have longevity, luck,
and he would be handsome like Kamadeva (the god of sex). Look
at the statement "darpakavasavasi" (handsome with good sex urge
like the god of sex) in this sloka.
From the above due to "Dwi tri samvada bhaval" (since 2 or 3
arguments indicate the same) I conclude that Ju in 7th cause an
increase in sexual urge of the native.
If 7th lord is in its own house then the native would be good
natured and handsome and will have many abilities.
The following two statements substantiate this "Saptamage saptamape paramayuH preetivatsalaH purushaH
Nirmala seela sametastejaswee jayate satatam"
Says Vridha Yavana. Meaning, If the 7th lord is in 7th house
then the native would have longevity, compaction, good nature,
smartness and brightness.
This applies to Ju in 7th in its own house as well, as said by
Kasyapa Rishi - "Ati guna Jurou jaya dunastite" Says Kasyapa
Hora. Meaning, if Ju is in its own house in 7th then, he would
have many capabilities (and would be handsome).
But alas! Even though the native have good sexual urge and
indicated by the sign in which navamsa falls and the lord of it.
[III] Graha (Planet)
The combination (uti) of planet is considered in navamsa as
well. For example think that Ma is in the 5th navamsa of Aries
(which falls in Leo) and Mo is in the 8th Navamsa of Virgo (which
falls in Leo). Also think that Ju is in Leo. Then there is a Ma-Mo
combination in Leo in navamsa. Normal prediction (considering
the mixing of significance) given for Ma-Mo combination can be
given here as well. But no predictions considering Ju-Ma or JuMo should be given, since Ju is in sign and others are in navamsa.
[IV] Stana-Graha (Place-planet)
The traditional astrologers use the "Asraya rasi phala (prediction for placement of planets)" told for planets in natal chart in
navamsa as well. [No. Don't think of navamsa chart. I am speaking about navamsa super imposed on natal chart and not about
navamsa chart] But there are 2 other cute methods for place-planet
prediction using navamsa.
i) Considering the House lord (House = Sign)
Saravali says "Without considering the lordship of houses, we
can not move even a single step forward in prediction". Shadvarga
phalaprekash says - "If the navamsa of Su is in the house of Su
itself then, he would be wealthy and live a good life. But he would
like quarrelling with others, taking the wrong methods and approaches and the like. He will have many diseases as well". Similarly prediction for all the other planets are also given.
ii) Navamsaka sign based prediction
Sphujidwaja hora says - "Navamsaka in Aries sign (any planet
placed in navamsa allotted for Aries sign) indicates, land, gold etc
if Ma is strong. Navamsaka in Tarus sign indicates, quadrupeds,
women, wealthy people etc". For example, in a presena if Su
Gemini - Rule (2) applies. Gemini and Virgo are ruled by the
same planet Me. Pisces - Rule (3) applies. Lord of Virgo Me gets
debilitated in Piaces.
For Libra, Virgo and Capricorn are Vasya signs. Why?
Virgo - Rule (3) applies. Lord of Libra gets debilitated in Virgo.
Capricorn - Rule (1) applies. Lord of Capricorn Sa gets exalted in
Libra.
For Scorpio, Cancer is the Vasya sign. Why?
Cancer - Rule (3) applies. Lord of Scorpio Ma gets debilitated
in Cancer.
For Sagittarius, Pisces is Vasya sign. Why?
Pisces - Rule (2) applies. Sagittarius and Pisces are ruled by the
same planet Ju.
For Capricorn, Aquarius and Aries is Vasya sign. Why?
Aquarius - Rule (2) applies. Capricorn and Aquarius are ruled
by the same planet Sa. Aries - Rule (1) applies. The lord of Aries
gets exalted in Capricorn.
For Aquarius, Aries is Vasya sign. Why?
Aquarius - Rule (3) applies. The lord of Aquarius gets debilitated in Aries.
Fro Pisces, Sagittarius is the Vasya sign. Why?
Sagittarius - Rule (2) applies. Pisces and Sagittarius are ruled
by the same planet.
Lesson to remember: The sages never tell a thing without reason and Logic!! We just need to search and find it out!!
Vasya means, mutual attraction. The classics talk about signs
which have some kind of mutual attraction. Put in other words,
the people born in Vasya signs (Asc or Moon sign Jot each other
different signs. As you know there are some Nakshatra based rules
as well to do the same. It is due to the existance of these many
authentic rules, which gives prime importance to different factors
that, we consider all of them in the marriage compatibility (along
with other rules to validate the future incidents in life) and come to
a conclusion almost in a statistical manner!! Yes, I agree, it is not
the statistics but the understanding of the astrologer about the future events in store for the couple is more important. But the well
founded rules like Vasya really needs consideration, and should
be appreciated. :)
The period of influence for any YOGA in horoscope is determined by DASA and supporting GOCHARA. YOGA could be 1)
Sign based, 2) Bhava based, 3) Planet based, 4) Sign-Bhava based,
5) Sign-Planet based, 6) Bhava-Planet based, or 7)Sign-BhavaPlanet based. You can rephrace the above terminology based on
Nakshatra as well.
But the Vasya I told is not a YOGA! It is more related to the
basic nature of the sign itself. I will elaborate little further:
Point -1
The nature of a sign is determined based on divisions such as:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Kalapurusha (1 fold)
The Male-Female classification (2 fold)
Chara-Stira-Ubhaya, Srishti-Stiti-Samhara etc (3 fold)
Satya-Dwapara-Treta-Kali Yogadi etc (4 fold)
Earth-Water-Fire-Air-Sky (Pancha bhootadi)etc (5 fold) etc.
Point -2
The nature of the sign is further clarified based on the following or similar concepts which fundamentally depends on the underlying concepts noted as point -1. They are:
1) Rasyadhipatya
2) Exaltation-Debilitation
3) Human-Watery-Reptail-Quadrapad etc
Point -3
The concepts that are based on concepts noted under point 1 or
point 2 or similar ones.
1) Rasi Vasya and RasiBhava vasya
2) Preeti signs etc etc.
Actually concepts noted under points 2 and 3, which are fundamentally based on the primary concepts or in turn on the secondary concepts needs to be pondered more, logically, so as to
bringout the essential logic used by Rishis in designing them.
Point -4
All of these are not YOGAS since the YOGA concept came
into existance only in the horoscope. But here (in Vasya etc) we
are actually speaking about the nature of the sign, rather than the
horoscope itself!! I think the point is clear at least to an extend,
and expects more inputs from the leaned members.
Marriage compatibility
(A conversation with Arjun ji)
Arjunji:
Dinam, ganam, mahendram, dheergham, yoni, rasi,
rasyadhipati, vasyam, rajju, vedha or dosham, gothram,
nakshatram, pakshi, bhootam and others are all listed for measuring each parameter of compatibility required in any relation between two individuals, to add to these, manglik dosham, kaalasarpa
dosham, grahana dosham, Besides various modem man researched
or invented doshams are all there, unfortunately, the various measuring tools mentioned in various medieval classics have some
inherent contradictions.
Me:
I feel that it is unsystematic (i.e. non-classified) view of the
concepts presented, is causing us the trouble in understanding the
Yes, yes, all this is necessary, and I agree completely. But would
like to add that, we should add it up to the above (systematic understanding of the system put forward by the Acharyas)for the
best results.
Stars and Planets
(A conversation with Arjnn ji)
Arjun ji:
Stars and planets are existing in nature, rasis are mythical in
nature.
Me:
I disagree!! Why? I will explain.
1) Stars: They are also mythical (following your terminology)
since we are talking about stellar divisions and NOT Yoga taras.
Our star (i.e. Nakshatra) is 'an area in sky', a stellar division, covering 13 deg 20 min. Thus become mythological due to the same
reason you ascribed to rasi.
2) Rasis (Signs): They are also mythological (following your
terminology) since they represent 'an area in sky' covering 30
deg.
3) Planets : They are also mythological, since in astrology, we
are not talking about the planets that physical entities having no
special qualities and significance 9we ascribe to them in astrology). But instead we are talking about Sun that is Father and Atma
karaka, Moon that is mother and water, Mars that is warrior etc!!!
If not mythological how will you understand it scientifically!!
I will better agree upon using the word 'concept' or 'hypothetical construct' rather than the word 'mythological'. In astrology 1) Signs 2) Nakshatras 3) Planets 4) Bhavas(Houses) become concepts! !! Actually these are the basic 'constructs' in astrology (similar
to 'Vata-Pita-Kapha' in Ayurveda and 'Vital force' in naturopathy) and that is why significance is assigned to these 4 categories
only.:) I think you will support this view which helps us much, in
understanding the logical system called astrology, and understanding it as a system that fits into 'holistic approach'.
Arjunji:
Over and above, we have astrology derived from hindu mythology. While according to mythology we treat planets including
satellite moon as gods and worship their personalities, astronomy
and science paints them as balls of some mass, while the science
says how moon waxes and wanes, all puranas says how moon
was cursed with kshaya roga due to his neglecting of his 27 wives,
how the modem man percieves these contradictions - to see stars
as wives and planets as husbands or just balls of some light.
Me:
Here also the problem is with understanding the views of ancient Rishi's in there own light, I mean the system provided by
they themselves. I will explain:
In there holistic approach to subjects under study, the ancient
Rishis from the period of Vedas itself, uses approaches such as1) Adhi-Bhowtika
2) Adhi-Daivika etc.
Ascribing human nature or thinking that a divine god/goddess
with a particular shape/body/qualities is present within 'each and
every material' (They left nothing! It was a system of study!) is a
method utilized by the saints in study!! But, yes, I should agree
that, this lead to too many misunderstandings and confusions. But
should also understand that, this system of study is beautifully utilized in astrology which negates this disqualification ascribed to
it. Just see how beautifully we can picturise things, when we see-
mostly fail to see what others think and feel since he/she is too
much immersed in his own thoughts and emotions. Ta is a quadruped sign. This indicates that the native spend his/her childhood
in a good house in a village in kingly manner. Agriculture, servants (helpers 3rd house), good amount of land property for relatives, etc will be part of memory. The native
Sign Lord = Venus.
Probably dark brown skin or clear white skin, interest in music
and other art forms, special interest in dress and cosmetics, big
beautiful eyes, clear black beautiful hair, likes luxuries and enjoys
sex. Oily skin, pimples etc and beauty problems due to that at
teenage.
Ve is lord of Lagna and 6th exalted in Pc and debilitated in Vi
There is a constant inner conflict in him. The mind is always ripped
apart between selfishness and understanding of real justice. Mostly
justice (Li) fails and Selfishness (Ta) wins. Since Ve is the 6th lord
as well, the fight in support of or against sex life rules their life.
Likes cleanliness and will try to exercise the same habit in others
as well. Likes gardening, agriculture etc. Lagna lord exalted in
11th - will have elder brothers or sisters, but will get a chance to
control even them like an elder one, as indicated by 11th lord exalted in 3rd. 6th lord exalted in 11th - will have many enemies.
Lagna lord Ve debilitated in 2nd - Will have some trouble having
children. 5th sign Vi is female, indicating that the native will probably would have one or two (probably two since Vi is
dwiswabhava sign indicating two) daughters. Lagna lord debilitated in Vi (naval portion), some trouble related to interior organs
in navel portion. Pregnancy problems, urinary excretory organs
related problems, infections etc is a possibility. 6th lord Ve is Female sign - enmity with ladies or due to ladies. Ve exalted in 11th
- more than one elder ones (brothers/sisters). Ta is a stira sign,
which indicates that the native has a steady nature, and at times
life, even though the native will return to his native place later, and
would have strong ties there.
Unsatisfied married life, and early death of husband/wife than
the native, as indicated by the lordship of 12th for the 7th lord.
Long life (longevity) as indicated by the lordship of 8th house
for Ju, and amrita graha.
Planet that can cause either maximum damage or maximum
help to the native due to its unique ownership of house and exaltation debilitation relations - Sa (father, guru, luck) and Ma (brothers/sisters, husband, sadness).
The planet that can give maximum positive effect and happiness - Me (children and knowledge)
Remedial gem stone - Emerald in platinum ring.
Remember that all these covers only 1/12 of what can be predicted after knowing that the native is born in Taurus Lagna. I
hope others will continue with the same technique, and bring out
the total general nature and life events of the native, just by knowing the fact that he/she is bom in Taurus Lagna.
Sakunas and Nimittas
(A good string of thoughts and mails)
In a yahoo group on astrology, I saw the following message:
In
@yahoogroups.com,
<achyutagaddi@> > > wrote:
"Jyotisa
Shisya"
loml
DearJyotisas,
Nowadays, in the early morning, I go outside and sit on the
porch to enjoy the cool morning air. Today I was a little later
What is Drishti?
I am presenting my ideas and thoughts on Drishti. I hope that
the following will be helpful in search for the original system of
Indian Astrology.
View 1Drishti is relative angles between planets
In classics (Krishneeyam, BPHS, Varaha Hora, Yavana Hora)
it is said that the planets have partial Drishti towards some houses.
It is said that3rd House -1/4 Drishti
4th House - 3/4 Drishti
5th House -1/2 Drishti
7th House -1 Drishti
8th House - 3/4 Drishti
9th House -1/2 Drishti
10th House -1/4 Drishti
Here you can note that the Drishti is NOT increasing in a
gradual manner in the first half till 180 deg, SEEMS TO gradually
decrease after 180 deg. This lead somebody (like Sripati) to suggest that, Drishti should be calculated for ALL DEGREES in a
Shashtyamsa or Percentage bases. Thus the proposed suggestion
by him would be90 deg = 25 %
120 deg = 75 %
150 deg = 50 %
180 deg = 100%
240 deg = 75 %
270 deg = 50 %
300 deg = 25 %
But as you could understand, calculating Drishti for ALL DEGREES becomes relevant only when we accept the "unequal
house division system" (Bhava system) proposed by Sripati himself! ! Because then only the GRADUAL increment or decrement
of a planet's influence in a single house itself comes into consideration! But as we know already, the ancient Saints considered House
and Sign as the same. And therefore no "unequal house division
system" was prevalent as per ancient Indian astrology, but only
equal signs/houses of 30 deg each.
Another pitfall this view leads into is "Associating Drishti with
angles". This concept leads to the view that "Drishti is nothing but
relative angles between planets". If this was the basic concept then
the saints could have arranged the Partial Drishti in the following
way 90 deg = 25 %
120 deg = 50%
150 deg = 75 %
180 deg = 100%
240 deg = 75 %
270 deg = 50 %
300 deg = 25 %
Which makes calculation easy, because then we could use the
simple formula,
(100/180) x Angle = Drishti %
But this not possible, since NO CLASSICS by saints support
neither this view, nor the concept of "unequal house division".
6th Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are posited in - Nil
7th Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are posited in - (Full)
8th Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are posited in - 3/4
9th Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are posited in -1/2
10th Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are
posited in -1/4
11th Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are
posited in - Nil
12th Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are
posited in - Nil
Or in other words
All planets have Drishti towards 1 st Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are posited in -100 %
2nd Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are
posited in - 0 %
3rd Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are posited in - 50 %
4th Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are posited in - 75 %
5th Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are posited in - 50 %
6th Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are posited in - 0 %
7th Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are posited in -100 %
8th Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are posited in - 75 %
9th Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are posited in - 50 %
10th Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are
posited in - 25 %
11th Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are
posited in - 0 %
12th Sign from the sign (completely) from the sign they are
posited in - 0 %
If you feel that this concept of Saints about partial Drishti is
primitive and incomplete, then I would boldly say that, we should
accept their concept AS IS till we understand the original astrological system proposed by them, completely. We have NO
RIGHT to pour water into the system they proposed without clearly
understanding the system proposed by them. I reject Sripati (his
corrupting of the original system) also in the same spirit. One more
point we should remember - The saints of Arsha School (Skanda,
Vasishta, Viswamitra etc), Garga School (Garga, Rishiputra etc)
NEVER proposed any "Partial Drishti" system! They have only
talked about "Full Drishti" (towards 7th House) and "Special
Drishti" (of Ma, Sa and Ju) only and NOT about "Partial Drishti"!
It is the Yavana School (Yevanewara, Meenaraja, Sphujidhwaja
etc) that proposed partial Drishti. Probably it is from Yevanewara
that Parasara borrowed this concept of Partial Drishti. Since
Parasara borrowed many concepts from Yavaneswara [An Indian
(Afghanistan?) guru of an astrological school of thought who lived
far before Alexander's invasion to India and before the period
of Parasara Hora, i.e. 1400 BC], many have even abused Parasara
as Yevana! So 1) if you want to go by the original steam of Indian astrology,
let us first discard the "gradually increasing or decreasing drishti"
concept of Sripati and the idea that "Drishti is relative angles between planets".
2) If you are strong willed and a real puritan then, discard the
concept of partial drishti itself, since the Arsha School and the
Garga School never propose such a thing!!
But I won't suggest you to do the second thing, since we also
respect the views of Yevanewara and Parasara as well. Moreover
Krishneeyam and Saravali also talk about Partial Drishti (probably following Parasara). Saravali even goes to the extend of proposing some Rajayoga based on Partial Drishti in slokas like
"Vrishe Sasi lagnagataH supoorno..." and "EkaH sweche subhaH
syachubha gaganagaH..." etc. So I won't suggest discarding the
"Partial Drishti" concept, but for sure we should discard the corrupting ideas put forward by Sripati, with the malicious intention
of giving a strong hold to his "unequal house division system".
I don'find any statement in support of considering Rasi and
Bhava as seperate entities in texts before 10th century. But I do
find statements that supports considering Rasi and Bhava as one
and the same entities, with the only difference that Rasis statrs
from Aries, and Bhavas starts from Lagna. (This subject is already
dealt in detail in one of the earlier articles)
Qn:
Do the special aspects of 4,8 for mars and 3,10 for saturn and
5,9 for jupiter have any logic behind them, if so, why venus, mercury, sun and moon do not have these special aspects.
Ans:
I don't know. May be the rational for this is present in lost part
of the Rishi horas. The only thing I know is that all the different
schools of astrological thought such as Arsha school, Jain school,
Yavana School support the concept of special drishti. I will supply
the available quotes below:
Triteeye dasame souriH jeevastad trikonage
Chaturasram dharasoonuH kalatre nikhila grahaH
Poornam pasyanti sarvatra prayaschanti phalam tatha
(Surya hora)
This is a text of the Arsha school. Although similar sloka is not
available from the other slokas we can see that Skanda Hora, Brihay
prajapatya, Vasishta hora, Kousika hora and Sounaka hora also
supports the concept of "Special Drishti" (Ma to 4th and 8th, Ju to
5 th and 9th, Sa to 3rd and 10th) These are all texts of the Arsha
school. Now considering the Jain school of thought Duschitkagan souristrikonastan brihaspatiH
Chaturthashtamagan bhoumaH seshaH saptama samstitan
Bhavanti veekshane nityam uktadhika phala grahaH
(Gargi hora)
This is a text of Jain school of thought. Including Garga and
Rishiputra all the Rishis of this school as well support the concept
of special drishti as evident from the above sloka. Now coming to
Yavana school of thought Phalam visesham pravadamyathato
Bhoumasay poornam chaturasrabhe syat
Phalam cha jeevasya tatha trikonam
Poornam saneH syad dasame triteeye
(Yevaneswara Hora)
The scholars like Yevanacharya, Meenaraja, Sphujidhwaja etc
of this stream of thought also fully support the concept of special
drishti.
Being the students of ancient Indian astrological system, we
are trying to understand this ancient system without violating the
indicates middle portion of legs, let us make it short Sa = 3rd and 10th = Throat (Sound - Air) and Legs.
Ma = 4th and 8th = Chest and Sexual organs (Courage and
Kama)
Ju = 5th and 9th = Belly and Thigh
So it is the Kalapurusha concept and the significance of body
parts is there behind.
Logic -2 (Notperfect)
The special drishti is - "Charanabhi vridhita", one by fourth!
12/4 = 3. Meaning it increase by 3 signs in the order "Ravija
Amaredhya Rudira pare cha" (Varaha hora), i.e Sa, Ju, Ma, others.
Count 3 from Lagna = 3rd hous = Sa.
Count 3 from 3rd house = 5th house = ju
Count 3 from 5th house = 7th house = Ma and others.
Count 3 from 7th house = 9th house = Ju
Count 3 from 9th house = 11th house(!) = Sa ?
[Here the logic fails and I stopped.:)) ]
Logic -3 (Notperfect)
Let us do some maths 3+10 = 13 ; 13-12 = 1 ; Lagna
4+8 = 12 ; 12th house
5+9 = 14 ; 14-12 = 2 ; 2nd house
Ju is the karaka for 2nd house. Any connection? ;)
Logic -4
Sa is karaka for 10th, Ju for 9th etc. So the Drishti may have
something to do with (fixed) Bhava karakatwa assigned to planets
as well. But yes, it could be one of the reasons.
"Special Complete Drishti" is supported by "NO Rishi horas"
of the Arsha Kula! They have approved only that, ALL PLANETS have l/4th Drishti in 3rd and 10 house
1/2 Drishti in 5th and 9th
3/4th Drishti in 4th and 8th
The concept of Special complete Drishti is a concept by Jain
school of astrology, and is first given in Gargi hora. Even Varaha
mihira indicates that it is not his concept but of others!! In the
sloka "Tri dasa trikona
kila veekshanedhika", He says that it
is an openion of "kila", some others (not mihira)! But yes, as you
know Laghu parasari supports this concept of Special complete
drishti. (But now the question comes Laghu parasari is by Parasara
or some body else?) Ok, what ever that be, we can accept that
Gargi and Parasara approves the concept of special Drishtis, and
it is extensively in use now a days as well.:)
In ancient_indian_astrology@yahoogroups.com,
"panditarjun2004" <panditarjun2004@... wrote:
dear sreenadh ji
Thanks for listing various logics which give new dimensions. I
personally believe the following logic: as per NASA, the order of
the planets is as follows:
SUN
MERCURY
VENUS
EARTH (MOON)
MARS
JUPITER
SATURN
We find Mars, Jupiter and Saturn which are on the other side of
earth are assigned special aspects either due to their farthest from
sun or some technical scientific reason, i am not a scientist but
believe there is some deeper meaning in this structure which correlates to the special aspects of these three planets.
Please throw more light from this angle or correct me if i am
wrong.
with best wishes
pandit arjun
(Ju) - Rudhira (Ma)- Pare cha (Others). So the order is:
Sa-Ju-Ma-ll(Earth)ll-Others (Mo,Ve,Me,Su)
Listen to the word "Para". The opposits could be "Apara". Is it
that Sa, Ju, Ma are - Para grahas and (Mo),Ve,Me,Su - are para
grahas. Does it that Para and Apara indicates the two sides of earth
as well?! ;) Don't get confuced - the real meaning of the word
Para is "Others". I was just excersising logic.:) Want some more?
Apara = A+Pa+ra. As per kapadayadi notation it would be 0-1 2. Writing in revese order (the slandered method for kapadayadi),
it becomes 210. 210/30 = 7. All the planets have full drishti in 7th
house. Any connection? :) Yes, All this concepts about "Special
full Drishti" of Sa, Ju and Ma are openions of somebody (Garga
and Parasara) and not of the tradition followed by Mihira! Look
at the word 'Kila'=somebody says!
It means that except the Gargi hora reference, Mihira couldn't
find this concept in Skanda hora, Brihal prajapatya, Vasishta Hora,
Sounaka Hora, Kousika hora etc.
Introduction
Chandra-Hari has written 3 books on Ayanamsa. 1) A small
book in English with the name "True Ayanamsa" published around
1994 when the idea originated. 2) A Book named "Rasiehakram"
in Malayalam published in 1996. 3) A very big book named
"Hindu Zodiac and Ancient Astronomy" in English published
around 2003 (Sri Sabarigiri Publications, Kadapra PO,
Kumbanadu, Kerala, India, Pin-689547 Price: Rs.600/-)
In book named Rasiehakram he postulates: Zero Ayanamsa year
- AD.238; Ayanamsa - 46' more than Lahari. But in his book "Hindu
Zodiac and Ancient Astronomy" he modifies his arguments and
postulates: Zero Ayanamsa year - AD.231; Ayanamsa - 44' more
than Lahari.
I have tried my level best to compile his ideas in a systematic manner, keeping the continuity of the mathematical concept
and the thought process involved. The mathematical portion of
the ideas introduced by Chandra-Hari about the ayanamsa inherent in Surya-sidhantha and his ideas about the Rasi-chakra division is depicted.
Rasi-Chakram (Book by Chandra-Hari)
In this book Hari proposes that Zero Ayanamsa Year is AD.238
and that his ayanamsa is more than that of Lahari by 461.
Basic Rationale 1: The zodiac originated mathematically, considering the revolution of the nodal points Rahu and Sikhi. Thus
Ra-Si chakra is an abbreviation for Rahu-Sikhi Chakra. The rotation of these nodes is in rhythm with the movement of equinox, if
we consider the duration required for precession of 3600.
[i.e. 25758 years means 1385 nirayana revolutions of RahuSikhi. i.e. Nirayana revolution period of Rahu = 6792.977 days]
Theoretically, or by intuition, he gives the following maths:
InMahaYuga Kalpa
(8586 years)
(Modern Value)
Sun 8586
85860 86546880
114784
1147840
1157023263
4565
45650 46015614
35649 356498
87.97136
Jupiter
724
4331.675
Satem
291
359350528
87.969389
7238
4332.5888
4332.589
2938110
10776.94546 10758.46013
Venus
87.969256
7296284
4332.8144
2915
87.9692559
10759.22908
10759.23
461.5 4616
6795.430
6793.9582
Vernal
1200
Equinox
(0.333...)
432,00011
4653263
6793.46934
6793.469
12000
(3.333...)
432,000,011
(3360)
432,000,011 x 1008
revolutions
revolutions
revolutions
Thus we see that, yuga numbers could actually mean precession seconds. Therefore, now we could say,
Kali-yuga = 432,00011 = 120 x 360011 = 1200 = 8586 Years
Dwapara-yuga = 864,00011
Tretha-yuga
= 1,296,00011
Kritha-yuga
=1,728,00011
years
years
years
Maha-yuga = 4,320,00011 = 12000 precession = 85860
nirayana years
Manuvanthara = 864000 precession
Kalpa = 33600 precession
Theoretically all this means that, each yuga-pada (8586
years) starts and ends in a new-moon day, and that at the start and
end of each yuga-pada a solar eclipse occurs. (But it actually does
not happen. The "why" of it would become clear when we see
rational 4)
(8586/1200) = 3339
Here a striking similarity attracts our attention. 3339 is an
Rig-vedic number. Rig-veda (3.9.9) says of "3339 devas who worship Agni". If Agni really means vernal equinox, then this could
mean, "the vernal equinox is 3339 years away from zero point".
i.e. After 3339 kali years the sayana and nirayana zodiacs
super conjuncts. Whether depend on the above maths or on the
Rig-vedic statement, we arrive at the same conclusion.
Kali Yuga (Beginning) + 3339 = Zero Ayanamsa Year
3102 BC = - 3101 AD
i.e. - 3101 AD + 3339 = AD. 238
i.e. Zero Ayanamsa Year = AD.238.
Thus the definite formula for determining the ayanamsa of any
year would be: Ayanamsa for the year (Y)
Degrees.
= (Y-238) x (1200/8586)
= (Y-238)/71.55
Degrees.
Here another striking similarity attracts our attention. The
Number of human heartbeat per minute is 71 or 72. It might
be possible that 71.55 is the actual value of the heartbeat for a
person. If so, we could also prove that the rhythm of the universe and the biological clock in humans are mutually related.
The biological clock, circadian rhythm etc comes into consideration. Thus the author points out.
Example for calculating ayanamsa for any year: Had Ayanamsa (1995) = (1995 - 238)/71.55 =
24.55625437
= 240 3312211.52
Lahari (Chithra-paksha) Ayanamsa of 1995 = 230471 3011
Difference = Hari Ayanamsa - Lahari Ayanamsa = 461
i.e. Hari Ayanamsa is 461 more than that of Lahari. In other
words if we subtract 461 from the sputa arrived at by using Lahari
ephemeris, we would get sputa based on Hari Ayanamsa.
Hari does not stops here - he goes on to prove how the
zodiac was divided into Rasis (Signs) and Nakshathras (Stars),
based on the fiducial star Moola (2400), 108 divisions of
Nakshathras (30 201 each), and the above said actual position of
vernal equinox at Kali-yugadi (460 401). For this, two new ideas
are introduced, and he dives deep into old-suryasidhantha to prove
them.
Basic Rationale 4:
(i) Zodiac is considered and presented as a mathematical
model in old-suryasidhantha, trying to comprehend the perfect
rhythm of the universe.
(ii) Even though the creator of Surya-sidhantha (i.e.
Mayan), knew about the actual vernal equinox at Kali-yugadi (i.e.
460 4011), Kali-yugadi-Ayanamsa was considered as 600 (in Suryasidhantha), for the perfection of this mathematical model.
According to the precession considered in old-suryasidhantha:
Precessional Cycle = 21600 years (instead of 25758 years)
If we relate this to yuga years 432000 (Kali-yuga) = 21600 x 20
4,320,000 (Maha-yuga) = 21600 x 200
As Surya-sidhantha takes 4320000 as Maha-yuga the Precessional Cycle (i.e. for 3600) becomes 21600 years. Thus it necessitates vernal equinox to be at 60 in the beginning of KaliYuga (instead of 46 40'). If you compare with the actual data, you
may feel that it is an error. But in reality it is precious mathematical
model. The Precessional Cycle is a Mathematical model put forward by the creator of Surya-sidhantha. What was the need of
such a model? It was to relate the yugadi mesha-sankranthi with
the new moon day that all these mathematical exercise was done.
For this, the mesha-sankranthi at the beginning of yuga, was considered to happen, 9 days and 37 nadis before (90 371). For that
only nirayana year with length 365.25875 was chosen. It was not
because that he doesn't know the actual nirayana year length. The
actual precession according to Surya sidhantha was 5011.
How can we know that the year length used in Suryasidhantha is 365.25875 days? According to Old-Suryasidhantha
The Average Number of days in a Maha-Yuga =
1577917800 days
One Maha-yuga means = 4,320,000 years
Therefore Year-Length = 1577917800/4320000 =
365.25875 days
This calculation is approved by almost everybody, including the calendar reform committee headed by Saha.
[Really I couldn't figure out how he got that "the actual precession considered by Surya-sidhantha is 5011". There might be a sufficient reason. But I don't know what it is]
All this means that first stellar division (first star) is Jyeshta
that falls between the line joining the hypothetical Equinox line of
old-Suryasidhantha (the line joining 600 Vernal equinox and 2400
fiducial starMoola) and the line joining the actual Equinox line at
Yugadi (line joining 460 401 and 2260 401). The first rasi division
is (sign - Cancer) falls between the line joining the hypothetical
Sayana Rahu-Sikhi (line joining 3000 Sayana-Sikhi/planetary
conjunction point and 1200 Sayana Rahu) and the hypothetical
Ecliptic (line joining 3300 and 1500) of Old-Suryasidhantha. Thus
forms the Zodiac with stars 130 201 each and Signs with 300 each.
Why Hari Jumped to Thanthra and Proposes that Zodiac is
Thanthric?
When the thoughts of Chandra-Hari traveled up to this,
and bombarded with these concepts such as Mooladhara RahuSikhi Chakram and Rhythm of the universe (music of the stars or
biological clock - what ever you name it), some other striking similarities came to his mind. Some examples would be: (i) Moola is the base of zodiac division - Mooladhara is the
base point from where yoga starts.
(ii) Horoscope is also called Kundalini - In yoga also Kundalini
(serpent power) is important.
(in) Rahu-Sikhi (Serpents - Kalasarpa) is the underlying factor
of Rasichakra - Kundalini in yoga is also symbolized as serpent.
(iv) Kalapurusha is a concept in astrology - Sankhya and Yoga
also speak about purusha.
(v) The universe is Rhythmic - The human body is also in
rhythm with universe. [This needs further clarification. Prana means
4 seconds. According to yoga and upanishads one day of a human
body means 21600 prana. 3600 x 60 = 216001. Also consider the
above said importance of the number 71.55]
All these similarities prompt him to dive deep into concepts such as Tanlhra/Yoga and Circadian-rhythm/Biological-clock
etc.
ing picture clarifies this point. (This picture is taken from ChandraHari's book Rasi-chakram). Now we could see that:Seersha Circle (Sahasra seersha purusha) = Prime meridian
Aksha Circle (Sahasraksha) = Celestrial Equator
Patha Circle (Sahasrapath) = Nodal Circle
Bhoomi Circle (Sa-Bhoomim) = Horizon
Viswa Circle (Viswatho vrithva) = Ecliptic
Now, if this interpretation by Hari is right, we gets ample
proof for the fact that, Vedic Knowledge is really amazing.
Note: - Hari is a genuine genius, who argues vigorously about
the concepts he believes in. We should admit his true dedication
towards astrological research. We are all searching for the truth of
astrology, and are trying to be sincere as much as possible. I am
not trying to become an advocate of Chandra-Hari. But, I feel
passionate towards his mathematical concepts.
Some passing thought that occur in my mind: Based on any point on the zodiac circle, a truly dedicated
person (to astrology) can create a system that gives accurate results for a short period (KP system, Different ayanamsas all comes
to my mind). But if that should hold true for a long time (i.e., even
generation after generation - up to thousands of years), it should
be based on some point in the zodiac circle that has some unique
importance. Only Zero-point proposed by the Nirayana (Sidereal)
Zodiac and Vernal/Autumnal Equinox of the Say ana Zodiac holds
true in this situation. That is why only these two systems i.e.,
(i) Nirayana (Sidereal) predictive astrology and
(ii) Say ana predictive astrology
300+N
347d
21gh
(4)
i.e.
47
21
gh
(Y
Y)
3339
(5)
That means, the sidereal and tropical longitudes of sun coincided at the expiry of Kali 3339.
AD,238
This is the year in which sidereal and tropical longitudes of sun
coincided. This is the importance of the year AD.238 (K3339). It is
the zero ayanamsa year, derived by a computation across 3339
years from the epoch of Kaliyugadi.
But the Ahargana of 3339 Kali (elapsed) = [3339 x 365.258756
= 1219598.986284] = 1219599 days do not correspond to the
mean equinox, as 3339 (Y-Y1) = 55d 17gh only from Aswinyadi.
i.e., The sun reaches the zero point after 60d - 55d 17gh = 4 days
43 ghaties, corresponding to the Ahargana for the mean equinox
of AD.23 8 (23rd March, Friday) that marked the coincidence of
sidereal and tropical zodiacs.
i.e. The Ayanamsa is roughly 46' more than that of Lahri
Ayanamsa (Chitrapaksha ayanamsa).
= 360 - 60+ N (Y
= 300 + 3623
(365.258756 - 365.24219)
300
nomical knowledge of AD. 1956 or so. Till the advent of the new
theories, when ever precession was accounted a few years difference for zero value (of year) was normal. AD.238 is the value
derived by a computation across 3339 years from the epoch of
Kaliyugadi. But there the Chaitradi (Kali-year beginning) does
not coincide with zero. Zero coincidence of Chaitradi is in AD.231.
These are all intricacies related to ancient Calendar. Unless you
read thoroughly about ancient Indian astronomy and its computations, you may not grasp the intricacies. Continue the study; keep
the doubts in mind and as you progress in your studies you will
understand. Everything cannot be made simple by correspondence."
I truly agree with those statements. An unending search for the
truth of astrology, and its true foundations is necessary, for the
acceptance of astrology as a science. Chadrahari's search for correct zero ayanamsa year also continues. We will wait for worthy
knowledge that would be revealed by this scholar in his search for
truth of astrology.
[What ever be the zero ayanamsa year, one should also remember that - "The zero ayanamsa year is not the year in which astrology originated". Fixed zodiac with Moola as fiducial star,
Ayanamsa, Zero ayanamsa year etc are all mathematical concepts
and therefore the origin of astrology could be either before or after
the zero ayanamsa year such as AD.231. But the stellar divisions
are mentioned in Vedas, and as every historian agrees that Vedas
are written before BC.1500, we can be sure that the Zodiac was in
use far before the zero ayanamsa year. This was possible only
because of the fact that Zodiac is a mathematical concept (A fixed
reference frame based on which movements could be evaluated).
Chandrahari's idea is that the formation of Sidereal zodiac originated in BC.4137 among the Tantric cults of Pre-Aryan (Pre-Vedic)
origin (Sarawathy River Valley Civilization/Sidhu Civilization).
to adequately support each and every one of his sentences or arguments by quoting appropriate authorities".
It is said that once you catch the tail of a tiger you cannot leave
it!! I would elaborate. It revealed to Chandrahari that there are
some fundamental mathematical concepts behind the Nirayana
zodiac. (He started studying the subject). Then there came the
necessity of refining those mathematical concepts (Again through
study of the connected subjects became a necessity). Now comes
the stage of giving empirical proof for the trustworthiness of his
mathematical theory on Ayanamsa. (The study continues - and he
always comes out with some fruitful results!)
This man is a true learner. A truth seeker!... Let this man continue his studies... This is the research path by which astrology
may get accepted as a science one day. So encourage this person
and say - "Go on...thousands are behind you..."
PART - IV
About the Gospel of Eve
I happen to read something about the 'Gospel of Eve' (form
GnosticGospels Yahoo group). The Gospel of Eve is known only
from one or two short quotations from the words of Epiphanius
(310/20 - 402), bishop of Salamis*. He tells us that certain Gnostic sects used it. As per Epiphanius, these are the words of 'Jesus'
as collected by 'Mary' (probably Magdalene). As per this sect,
Jesus himself was the first teacher of the ritualistic practices and
techniques they followed. The quotations are as follows"I stood upon a high mountain and saw a tall man, and another of short stature, and heard something like the sound of thunder and went nearer in order to hear. Then he spoke to me and
said: I am thou and thou art I, and wherever thou art, there am I,
and I am sown in all things; and whence thou wilt, thou gatherest
me, but when thou gatherest me, then gatherest thou thyself.
[Epiphanius, Panarion,26.3.1]"
This is beautiful! Jesus standing at the hill, and Mary listening
to his words. It is a conversation between a guru and his disciples.
The guru is reflecting his revelation, and is not speaking to anybody in particular. See the beauty of these words- "I am thou and
thou art I, and wherever thou art, there am I, and I am sown in all
things; and whence thou wilt, thou gatherest me, but when thou
gatherest me, then gatherest thou thyself."
Jesus is just reflecting his revelation - "I am god and I am the
creation of god, where ever is the creation of god there I am, I am
present in all things, and when god takes them back, he is collecting me, but when he is collecting me, he is collecting him himself
(because I am one with god)"
Jesus is expressing his consciousness. The experience of the
reality where the Creation, Creature, The action of creation becomes one; Where the Law, Law giver, and those that are governed by the law becomes one. All enlightened men speak on similar
terms - let it be Krishna, Buddha, Christ, Mahaveera, Osho or
Jiddu.
The soul (Microcosm) and the Brahma(Macrocosm) are one
and the same. Whether in this subtle spiritual sense or in the materialistic sense. It cannot be the other way round! The soul is scattered and is present everywhere - it is the feeling of Union - one
with the universe! "They say that the same soul is scattered about
in animals, beasts, fish, snakes, humans, trees, and products of
nature. [Epiphanius, Panarion, 26.9.1.]"
This is Tantra, This is Veda, This is Upanishad, and This is
Zen. 'Prenja' (Consciousness) and the total experience of consciousness - always being in consciousness - (enlightenment) was
the same for the whole humanity from staring of human evolution
to till date. The experience is the same. But the description, expressing it in words may differ as per the articulation capabilities
of the individuals.' Vistaram Vastu saktita' - elaboration depends
on the capabilities and knowledge of the individuals.
I loved and was greatly impressed by the above quote, and
therefore thought to share it with you all. One more observation of
Epiphanius attracted my attention. He says that details of theology
(which depends on the knowledge of non-experienced people) of
these Gnostic sects varied from one sub-sect to another. As per the
sect that used the 'Gospel of Eve' - "In outline the material world
was ruled by an evil "archon" or intermediate deity. The bodily
flesh belonged to this archon, and would not be raised up." The
info that attracted my attention is the word 'archon' which is still
used in south Indian Dravidian languages which means 'King'. It
is spelled archon or arachan and finds its root in the Sanskrit word
'Rajan' (King). This suddenly makes sense, and helps us in deciphering the observation of Epiphanius. So the translated meaning
of the above words would be - "The material world was and is,
ruled by an Evil** King or Government. Our body and worldly
actions belonged to, controlled by, ruled by, them. We are forced
to obey them. The Government or any other moralistic law giver
(e.g. religious authorities) is the immediate ruler. But worshipping
or obeying such materialistic rules and laws and the ethics framed
by them or the rituals will not help us in spiritual upliftment. The
laws of spiritual upliftment are entirely different and comes from
within. The law of the divine is entirely different and is beyond
the classifications such as good or evil".
[Seek not the law in your scriptures, for the law is life, whereas
the scripture is dead. I tell you truly, Moses received not his laws
from God in writing, but through the living word. The law is living word of living God to living prophets for living men. In everything that is life is the law written. You find it in the grass, in the
own, would be there fore sure. As per his own description, when
the people of this sect, in which man and women were free, and
equally participated in the worship of the divine, invited Epiphanius
to participate in their rituals "Epiphanius prayed to God, resisted
the women, and freed himself from the sect. He then reported them
to the bishops, who drove eighty of them from the city." So he
was the destroyer of this sect, (into which Jesus himself belonged)
rather than a supporter of it.
** Let it be King, Government, religious authorities; people
after power is without exception, evil.
The accounts and texts related to 'Gospel of Eve' are from:
Wilhelm Schneemelcher, New Testament Apocrypha, James
Clarke & Co-Westminster/John Knox Press, Cambridge and Louisville, 1990, and Philip Amidon, The Panarion of St Epiphanius,
Oxford University Press, 1990.
The accounts and texts related to 'Gospel of Pease' are from:
The Original Hebrew and Aramaic Texts. Translated and edited
by EDMOND BORDEAUX SZEKELY MCMLXXXI. INTERNATIONAL BIOGENIC SOCIETY, 1981.
Rama calls Buddha a 'Thief!
In Valmiki Ramayana there is a sloka in which Rama calls the
great-enlightened one 'Buddha' a 'Thief! The sloka helps us very
much in locating the period of Ramayana and also in understanding how and when who undertook 'the task of manipulating ancient scripts' available at that time. The sloka is given below. Rama
threatens Jabali -
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Edq^J rl d'HldM ufcl^,dn^(3l)Efk 11
Ud-flcl 'H<%bUluU fcm mm VE CRJ/
suduimt rnicjpcm Ti^d^c) m^r mmmiiI
(dieAllm d<Hidui,
mrf 108, ?cftm 3-6)
[Dear Rama why do you talk meaningless things? How came you
think in the wrong direction? You are a well-educated person and
therefore you shouldn't think like the uneducated, uncultured villagers. The sages with enlightened intelligence shouldn't talk like
this! In this world who is the relative? What anyone has to gain?
Everybody takes birth alone and dies alone. If someone become
attached to others thinking that 'it is my father', 'it is my mother',
'these are my relatives' etc, he is like a mad person with an unbalanced intelligence. Because here in this world nobody belongs to
none; none is the relative of anybody else (everybody is alone,
and spirituality is the path one should travel alone). Like an individual going from one village to other spends a night in a lodge,
and the next day leaving that place resumes his journey, all these
belongings such as mother, father, house, property etc are all temporary. Dear Rama, the knowledgeable ones do not become attached to all these things, (you too shouldn't get attached to all
these worldly things)]
After advising Rama in the words of a truly intelligent and enlightened one, Jabali says77 mfm
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other world is there except this world we see and live? (No hell or
heaven exists). In the current situation what ever you find apt for
the moment do it (Live in the moment; Here and Now!)] Then he
proceeds to advice Rama that as Bharata requests accept the
rulership of Ayodhya - there is nothing wrong in it.
But Alas! Those words were falling on deaf ears! It was the
retort of Rama to these words we were reading in the beginning of
this article! Jabali must have felt that there is no use talking to this
fool; there is no use talking to one who can't see the reflection of
divine in his on inner self, and who is just after bookish ethics and
after gaining public respect. Rama was trying to make a deposit
(bank balance of Puny a) in heaven through Yenjas and obeying
and worshiping the words of caste brahmins! He believed heaven
exists and following the rituals and books help him reach there,
and gain public respect! Jabali was practical and keen enough to
save his own head from being cut down with the following words
and end the conversationfcptfct /
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(c[Te*ftfkt
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109, Veffa 38)
- Kakusth - Kanmashapad - Sankhan - Sudarsan - Agnivarn Seekhrag - Maru - Prasusruv - Ambareesh - Nabhag - Aj - Dasaradh
- Rama.
A bit description of some people in this lineage is given below:
Vishnu - God Vishnu (indicating Vishnava Cult)
Manu - The author of Manusmriti
Trisanku - Lost the kingdom and became a Chandala (Swapacha
= Dog eater)
Asita - The author of Asita Hora, an astrological treteise mentioned in plenty by many including Mihira. Asita does not have
any children.
Sagar - Son of the wife of of Asita born to Sage Chyevana
(Ref. Ramayana)
Kanmasha pada - Lost the kingdom and became a Chandala, it
is said. (Swapacha = Dog eater)
Rama - The son of Kausalya born to Rishyasringa (Rishyasriga
was a fanatic brahmanic priest. Ref. Ramayana)
Ramayana is an admixture of politics and imagination. It is futile to search real history in it - due to the prime fact that it is a text
revised or created on 3rd century AD, with an intent to project
Brahmanic Vishnava cult, and to spread the belief that the
Ramayana story took place as far back as Tretayuga (thousands of
years earlier)! If you search history in such texts, search like a
detective, as if you are searching for a proof left by the criminal by
mistake; otherwise for sure the criminal will cheat you and will
escape after misguiding you in wrong direction.
Siva Sankalpa Sukta
[The hymn for knowing Siva]
This hymn is found both in Rig and Yajur Veda. Recite this
hymn and feel the eternal bliss within and outside.
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ffffar/
3T^ct wwPnn
mspl xwft fkcni mwt ^ti
^rfki STBJUpti 3T^ci wwPnn
fkcni
wwfinii
w^tt sf 3757% fknii Jisft ^$1
?rfaf/
ar^d wwfkn
fk?f[ sf wff t^fm/ sdd ^ti ^4 ?ffar/ arg^d/ aa^d wwPnn
3Tuf[ d ddd f^ccni icn g^d/
?ffd/ aae^^d/ aa^d wwfkn
yUmt d ?add fdaaa/ ?a#e7 g^d/ g^d ?ffd/ aa^T^d/ aa^d wwfwii
aahaftTderOTaaaat d ed?aej fdaaa/ cffrufk g^d/ g^d ?ffd/ aag^j^d/
aa^d smPnn
?5dd srd fdaaa/ srd g^d/ g^d ?afd7 aag^a^d/ aa^d wwfkn
tadsad d ^idfkfkcni ^eif g^d/ g^d ?afd/
aa^d wwfkn
(sisrc&^i, sropfe?,)
For those who can't read Sanskrit, the same is given below in
english alphababtes Agnir me vachi sritaH. Vag hridaye.
Hridayam mayi. Ahamamrite. Amritam brahmani.
Vayur me prano sritaH. Prano hridaye.
Hridayam mayi. Ahamamrite. Amritam brahmani.
Suryor me chakshushi sritaH. Chakshur hridaye.
Hridayam mayi. Ahamamrite. Amritam brahmani.
Chadrama me manasi sritaH. Mano hridaye.
Hridayam mayi. Ahamamrite. Amritam brahmani.
Diso me srotre sritaH. Srotam hridaye.
Hridayam mayi. Ahamamrite. Amritam brahmani.
Apo me retasi sritaH. RetaH hridaye.
Hridayam mayi. Ahamamrite. Amritam brahmani.
Prithvi me sareere sritaH. Sareera hridaye.
Hridayam mayi. Ahamamrite. Amritam brahmani.
Oshadhir vanaspatayo me lomasu sritaH. Lomani hridaye.
Hridayam mayi. Ahamamrite. Amritam brahmani.
Indror me bale sritaH. Balam hridaye.
Hridayam mayi. Ahamamrite. Amritam brahmani.
Pa rj any or me murdhani sritaH. Murdha hridaye.