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Sarajit Poddar

A Jyotish Enthusiast

A Jyotish Enthusiast

Sarajit Poddar (aka Varahamihira) is a Jyotish enthusiast. He learned this subject from his late paternal uncle Sri Manoj Kanti Poddar and guided by Pt. Sanjay Rath. He is a seeker and wishes to understand the alignment of the forces that govern the celestial bodies and worldly affairs. In his studies over the thirty years, he endeavoured to uncover the hidden meaning behind the shlokas and sutras of the classical texts and reconcile their differences. His search for the hidden meaning behind the Jyotish principles took the shape of this book, “In Search of Jyotish”. He wishes to share hisRead More...

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The Special Lagnas

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Understanding Lagna is the first and most important step in Jyotisha. Even though the Udaya Lagna is the most significant and widely used, other Lagnas must also be judged for increasing the accuracy of judging a Kundali. Besides Udaya, Chandra Lagna is also widely used. But Lagnas such as Bhava, Hora, and Ghati are less popular among the Jyotisha community.

There are also Lagnas such as Arudha, Karaka, and Karakansha Lagna that add a different level

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The Vargas

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This volume covers several topics of Vargas or Subdivisions of a Rasi. This includes delineation of the 16 Vargas of Maharshi Parashara, the principles of analysing Vargas, the Varga dignities, the variations of Vargas, such as Parivritti Vargas etc., the different kinds of Horas, Navamshas, Dreshkanas etc. Non Shodashavargas such as Panchamsha, Kaulakamsha, Ashtamsha etc. are also included. This also contains the usage of individual Vargas for delineating a K

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Nakshatra and Nadi Jyotish

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This volume covers several facets of Nakshatra and Nadi Jyotisha. The Nakshatra Jyotisha delineates the core principles of the Meena1 Nadi, Meena2 Nadi, Krishnamurti Paddhati (KP) and Iyer’s Paddhati. Iyer’s Paddhati is based on the legendary Jyotishi Sri HR Sheshadri Iyer, whose books, the New Techniques of Prediction 3 volumes, are cornerstones of Jyotisha.

Sri Iyer did not exclusively deal with the Nakshatras. Still, his determination

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Healing with Jyotish [Part 2]

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In the pursuit of health and well-being, Holistic Healing with Jyotish provides a unique blend of ancient Vedic wisdom and modern alternative therapies. This book explores how Jyotish can be combined with visiting temples, engaging in flower, music, and colour therapies, and utilizing Ayurvedic and other remedies. Together, these practices offer a comprehensive approach to healing that addresses the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of life.

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Healing with Jyotish [Part 2]

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Healing with Jyotish [Part 1]

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In a world filled with challenges, Healing with Jyotish offers a pathway to overcoming suffering through the wisdom of Jyotish. This book combines ancient Jyotish principles with practical tools like vrata, puja, and mantras, providing a holistic approach to healing that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of life.

Drawing on remedies from several Jyotish classics, this guide helps readers align with cosmic rhythms, cleanse negat

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Healing with Jyotish [Part 1]

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Drawing on remedies from several Jyotish classics, this guide helps readers align with cosmic rhythms, cleanse negat

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Advanced Prashna

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Prashna deals with answering questions asked to a Daivajna based on the moment in which the Prasna is asked or the Prashna Kundali cast. Like Hora Shastra, it is an extensive discipline that requires years of practice to master. Before advancing to Prashna, one must have a fair understanding of Hora Shastra, i.e., natal horoscopy. Prashna Shastra builds upon the same fundamentals of Jyotisha, such as Graha, Rasi, Bhava, and Nakshatra Karakatvas.

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Advanced Prashna

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The Gochar of Grahas

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Gochar is the continuous movement of Grahas in the zodiac. Our Janma Kundali represents a snapshot of the sky at the moment of birth. But a Graha is not stationary and continues to move through the zodiac. Due to their motion through the Rashi and Nakshatras, their quality and vibration change. That affects their results and manifestation of events in our lives.

The most common way to examine Gochar is from Janma Rashi. However, that is not all. The

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The Gochar of Grahas

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The most common way to examine Gochar is from Janma Rashi. However, that is not all. The

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The Other Timing Methods

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There are several other timing methods besides the Dashas and Gocharas. Covered in this book are the methods of Progression, Annual Horoscopy, and several other methods. The Progression section covers Rashi Progression, Varga Progression, Dasha Progression, and Madhyagraha Progression. The Madhyagraha Progression is a special topic that cannot be found elsewhere because the concept of Madhyagraha or the mean Graha is not dealt with in a Jyotish text. I have pr

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The Other Timing Methods

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The Kalachakra Dasha

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The Kalachakra Dasha is a special Dasha that is based on both Rashi and Nakshatra. It is complex, and with diverse opinions on the computation of this Dasha. I have explained the computation with detailed explanation and illustration, which should dispel doubts among the seekers.

This Dasha uses special Vargas called Kalachakra Navamsa and Kalachakra Navanavamsa, which is a further subdivision of a Navamsa into nine parts. Further, the Nakshatr

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The Special Dashas

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After covering the foundation of the Dashas and Vimshottari Dasha in the previous volume, this book covers several other Dashas. This includes Cara Dasha, Ayusha Dashas, Moola Dasha, Yogini Dasha, Sudarshana Cakra Dasha, and other Dashas such as Kendradi Rashidasha and Drgdasha. The Kendradi Rashi Dasha covers Lagna Kendradi Rashidasha, Karaka Kendradi Rashidasha, and Sudasha. The Sudasha is used for timing wealth, and it commences from the Shrilagna.

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The Vimshottari Dasha System

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In Jyotish, Dasha signifies the Graha periods, each influencing various aspects of life based on their positions in the birth chart. The Vimshottari Dasha system is prominent, assuming that an individual’s life spans 120 years, distributed among nine Graha periods. These periods, Ketu, Shukra, Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Rahu, Guru, Shani, and Budha, follow a specific order.

The pivotal role of Chandra cannot be overstated. The Nakshatra occupied

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An Introduction to Lalkitab

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Lalkitab is an intriguing branch of Jyotish consisting of five books written between 1939 and 1952, often attributed to astrologer Pandit Roopchand Joshi. It introduces a unique approach to analysing horoscopes and provides practical remedies for everyday life issues. Lalkitab covers diverse topics, including Vastu Shastra, phrenology, and palmistry, not typically addressed in traditional Jyotish. Its remedies are tailored for the modern era, emphasising simpl

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Shrapa and Punya Chakra

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Shrapa and Punya Chakra are two crucial areas of Jyotish mainly related to the spiritual side of the subject. Shrapa, generally called curses, are reactions of the weak and vulnerable to misdeeds meted out by those in power and influence. It is an emotional reaction to wrongdoings in the form of shock, deception, verbal, emotional or physical injury, humiliation, sorrow and others. When one misuses power and influence to trouble others, they suffer the wrath o

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The Principles of Svara Shastra

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Svarashastra is about breathing or Svara for regulating one’s life and answering Prashna. The content of this book is based on the foundation laid by texts such as Prashnamarga, Svara Chintamani and Shiva Svarodaya.

The shlokas from these texts are examined in great detail and explained so that anyone with little or no knowledge of this subject can understand them. The Svara Shastra has great usage in Prashnashastra; therefore, this is highly r

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Jinendramala

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Jinendramala is an important Prashna text written by a Jain Monk, Shri Upendracharya. It contains methods that are rarely found in other Prashna works, such as Prashnamarga, but this text also introduces several unique principles. Jinendramala offers a detailed application of Udaya, Arudha, and Chhatra Rashi, elements that are scarcely found in other texts.

This volume aims to clarify the concepts of Chhatra Rashi or Kavippu, which are unique to Jine

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The Prashna Fundamentals

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This book covers the subject of Prasna Shastra, also called Horary Astrology, in great detail. This is built upon the foundation of several classical texts, including Prasnamarga, Prasnatantra, Daivajna Vallabha, Krishniyam, Shatpanchashika, and others. The concepts are explained with examples.

The focus of this volume (Part 1) is Prasnas relating to the 12 Bhavas. For instance, 2H Prasna deals with financial gains; 4H Prasna deals with agriculture,

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An Introduction to Jaimini Sūtra

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This book introduces the subject of Jaimini Sutra concisely to beginners. One who wishes to grasp the Sutra quickly can find a systematic way of dealing with the subject. Jaimini Sutra is complex and terse and requires years of Tapasyā to understand. I have given several examples to make the concept clearer.

It isn’t easy to decipher and understand the profound meaning of a Sutra without the guidance of a Guru. Therefore, this book does not in

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Nakshatra and Nadi Jyotish

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Sri Iyer did not exclusively deal with the Nakshatras. Still, his determination

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The Vargas

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Important Methods and Tools

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This book covers several topics, including Pacakadi Sambandha, Acharya Kalidasa's Principles, Special Chakras, Pataki Rishta, Tripapa Chakra, Bhrigu's Paddhati, Panchaka, Chandra's special avasthas such as Chandrakriya, etc., Miscellaneous tools such as Mrityubhaga, Bhrigubindu, etc., the Badhaka, and Stri Jataka.

The special Chakra section contains esoteric diagrams, including Navatara Chakra, Ghataka Chakra, Dimbha Chakra, Nara Chakra, Graha Pur

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This book covers several topics, including Pacakadi Sambandha, Acharya Kalidasa's Principles, Special Chakras, Pataki Rishta, Tripapa Chakra, Bhrigu's Paddhati, Panchaka, Chandra's special avasthas such as Chandrakriya, etc., Miscellaneous tools such as Mrityubhaga, Bhrigubindu, etc., the Badhaka, and Stri Jataka.

The special Chakra section contains esoteric diagrams, including Navatara Chakra, Ghataka Chakra, Dimbha Chakra, Nara Chakra, Graha Purusha Chakras, The Shatapada Chakra, the Kalanala Chakras, Yamadamshtra Chakra, Trinadi Chakra, Gaja and Ashva Chakras, Panchasvara Chakra, Sannadi Chakra, Kota Chakra, and Sanghatta Chakra.

The Bhrigu Paddhati contains the translation of Bhrigu Sutra, Bhrigu Sanhita, and Bhrigu Saral Paddhati (BSP). Also contained is a dialogue between Acharya Svarajit and his students on Physiognomy.
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The Ashtakavarga

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This volume comprehensively covers the Ashtakavarga system of prediction. The key sections are construction, the fundamentals, Rekhas and Karanas, Bhinnashtakavarga, Samudayashtakavarga, Dasha application, Ashtakavarga Gocara, Kakshya, and Longevity estimation. A teacher-student dialogue is also included to reinforce one's understanding of this subject.

This book is written after consulting several classical texts on this subject, including Brihatpar

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This volume comprehensively covers the Ashtakavarga system of prediction. The key sections are construction, the fundamentals, Rekhas and Karanas, Bhinnashtakavarga, Samudayashtakavarga, Dasha application, Ashtakavarga Gocara, Kakshya, and Longevity estimation. A teacher-student dialogue is also included to reinforce one's understanding of this subject.

This book is written after consulting several classical texts on this subject, including Brihatparashara, Brihajjataka, Saravali, Phaladipika, Ashtakavarga Mahanibandha, Jatakaparijata, Jataka Desamarga, and Prashnamarga.

This book aims to clarify several doubts, including whether Rashi or Bhava should be used for the construction of the Ashtakavarga, the Shodhanas etc. This book does an exhaustive treatment of almost all the topics of Ashtakavarga.

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The Principles of Lagna Bhava

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This is perhaps the most detailed delineation of the Lagna Bhava from several classical texts. The topics include Lagna fundamentals, success in the homeland or abroad, judging three portions of life, drishti yogas, facial features, personality traits, health and diseases, madness, speech-related yogas, fame, and renown, miscellaneous yogas, and yogas from other sources.

Each of these topics has a detailed deliberation of the topic covered. For insta

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This is perhaps the most detailed delineation of the Lagna Bhava from several classical texts. The topics include Lagna fundamentals, success in the homeland or abroad, judging three portions of life, drishti yogas, facial features, personality traits, health and diseases, madness, speech-related yogas, fame, and renown, miscellaneous yogas, and yogas from other sources.

Each of these topics has a detailed deliberation of the topic covered. For instance, the Lagna fundamentals contain Lagna Karakatvas, strengths and weaknesses, body structure and complexion, physical felicity, and physical appearance. Similarly, success in the homeland or abroad, the characteristics of the foreign land, etc.

A section is dedicated to a student-teacher dialogue on several aspects of this Bhava and the concerned yogas. I believe this contains almost everything one would ever need to know about the Lagna Bhava.
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The Special Lagnas

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Understanding Lagna is the first and most important step in Jyotisha. Even though the Udaya Lagna is the most significant and widely used, other Lagnas must also be judged for increasing the accuracy of judging a Kundali. Besides Udaya, Chandra Lagna is also widely used. But Lagnas such as Bhava, Hora, and Ghati are less popular among the Jyotisha community.

There are also Lagnas such as Arudha, Karaka, and Karakansha Lagna that add a different level

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Understanding Lagna is the first and most important step in Jyotisha. Even though the Udaya Lagna is the most significant and widely used, other Lagnas must also be judged for increasing the accuracy of judging a Kundali. Besides Udaya, Chandra Lagna is also widely used. But Lagnas such as Bhava, Hora, and Ghati are less popular among the Jyotisha community.

There are also Lagnas such as Arudha, Karaka, and Karakansha Lagna that add a different level of richness to assessment. The principle of Lagna is extended to judging the lives of our relatives. For instance, Pitra Bhava, Pitrikaraka, Chara Pitrikaraka, and Pitra Arudha can be used as Lagnas to judge the life of one’s father.

The principles of Jyotisha are universal; therefore, what is known about a native can be known about the native’s father, mother, brother, and other relatives by choosing the appropriate Lagna. This book delineates the use of the special Lagnas and extends the principles to other relatives.
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Siddhanta 2: Astronomical Events

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Astronomy is the basis of Astrology, and as the Shastras state, Siddhanta is the mathematical component of Jyotisha. One must study the Siddhanta to understand how the ancient Maharshis and Acharyas computed the Graha positions. Learning the evolution and history of a subject is as much important as the current state of the subject.

The knowledge of computation of planetary positions in the sky is only a starting point in the entire field of astronom

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Astronomy is the basis of Astrology, and as the Shastras state, Siddhanta is the mathematical component of Jyotisha. One must study the Siddhanta to understand how the ancient Maharshis and Acharyas computed the Graha positions. Learning the evolution and history of a subject is as much important as the current state of the subject.

The knowledge of computation of planetary positions in the sky is only a starting point in the entire field of astronomy. After covering the method of determining the Longitude and Latitude of a Graha, Suryasiddhanta moves on to apply that in ascertaining astronomical events such as Yuti (conjunction), Astangata (combustion), Grahayuddha (planetary fights), Vakragati (retrogression), Grahana (eclipse), and several others. This book explores the astronomical and astrological aspects of such events.

Also covered are an introduction to Ankashastra, or Vedic Numerology, which is based on the Year, Month, Day, and Hora lord. Siddhanta texts lay down the principles of determining them but are hardly used today. I hope this book will serve as a guide to the mathematical-minded Jyotishis to the Astronomical aspects of Jyotisha.
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The Lagna Bhava

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Lagna is the first house in a Kundali. It is the Rashi ascending on the eastern horizon at birth or an event and sets the tone of the events in one’s life. Two people born with identical Graha positions in their Kundalis may experience different results if their Lagnas are different. This is the most important Bhava in a Kundali as it relates to one’s social identity.

This book is about exploring the effects of Rashis on the Lagna, the pl

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Lagna is the first house in a Kundali. It is the Rashi ascending on the eastern horizon at birth or an event and sets the tone of the events in one’s life. Two people born with identical Graha positions in their Kundalis may experience different results if their Lagnas are different. This is the most important Bhava in a Kundali as it relates to one’s social identity.

This book is about exploring the effects of Rashis on the Lagna, the placements of Grahas in the Lagna, their Drishtis on the Lagna, and several associated matters. I have provided my reflections on specific attributes of every Lagna and tried explaining why the results are the way they are.

Learning Jyotisha may appear daunting, but when one understands the fundamental principles based on which the results of certain placements, aspects, etc., are derived, it becomes fun. Understanding the hidden principles behind the results provided by the Shastras helps decode them and extend them to diverse situations. This book intends to answer the WHYs of the results relating to diverse areas of Lagna. This book is not about making predictions but about enjoying the subject and its profound knowledge.
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Siddhanta 1: Astronomy Fundamentals

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Astronomy is the basis for Astrology. Without knowing the coordinates of Grahas in the sky, how could one practice Astrology? Among the six Vedangas, Jyotisha occupies an honourable place, and it includes both Astronomy and Astrology. Like the classical texts of Jyotisha state, the corpus of the subject is made up of Ganita, Samhita and Hora. The Ganita is the astronomical part of Jyotisha, also called Siddhanta.

The Maharshis and Acharyas of yoga co

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Astronomy is the basis for Astrology. Without knowing the coordinates of Grahas in the sky, how could one practice Astrology? Among the six Vedangas, Jyotisha occupies an honourable place, and it includes both Astronomy and Astrology. Like the classical texts of Jyotisha state, the corpus of the subject is made up of Ganita, Samhita and Hora. The Ganita is the astronomical part of Jyotisha, also called Siddhanta.

The Maharshis and Acharyas of yoga computed the Graha positions for ascertaining the auspicious and inauspicious times for the performance of important activities such as Yajnas. The important events, such as the birth of Kings and princes, were recorded in terms of Graha positions at birth. We can find such evidence in Ramayana, which contains the Janmakundali of Shri Rama and his brothers. Similarly, we find numerous references to Graha positions in Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas, such as the movement of Grahas through Rashis and Nakshatras, the commencement of a year, Eclipses, etc., that requires advanced mathematics and astronomy.

If you are curious about how our ancients computed the planetary positions, this book is for you. The book covers the Graha computations based on both Modern and Siddhanta approaches. This book is essential for all true seekers of Jyotisha because, in the absence of Siddhanta (Ganita), there is no Samhita and Hora.
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Panchanga and Muhurta

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After a child is born, the first thing the parents and the family Jyotishi looks for is the Panchanga and the condition of Chandra. Life is expected to be favourable if the Panchanga elements and their governors are favourable. Panchanga is incredibly useful in Muhurta and Prashna. While the use of Panchanga in Muhurta is widely discussed, its usage in Prashna is largely hidden.

For classifying time, the Nakshatras are classified into Kshipra, Ugra,

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After a child is born, the first thing the parents and the family Jyotishi looks for is the Panchanga and the condition of Chandra. Life is expected to be favourable if the Panchanga elements and their governors are favourable. Panchanga is incredibly useful in Muhurta and Prashna. While the use of Panchanga in Muhurta is widely discussed, its usage in Prashna is largely hidden.

For classifying time, the Nakshatras are classified into Kshipra, Ugra, Mishra, Dhruva, Mridu, Tikshna and Chara. The effects of the Nakshatras are based on these classes. All have effects following their nomenclatures. The Varas are classified into Saumya and Krura. The Yogas (Nitya yogas) are also classified as Shubha and Ashubha. Out of 27 yogas, 8 are considered Ashubha. The four Sthirakaranas are avoided for Shubhakarmas. Among the seven Chara, Vishthi is avoided. The Tithis are classified into five groups Nanda, Bhadra, Jaya, Rikta and Purna. The Rikta Tithi, 4, 9 and 14 are avoided. Generally, the Oja Tithis, besides the 9th, is favourable.

A well-selected Muhurta can help in tilting the balance towards the favourable side, even though the Janmakundali has negative yogas. Muhurta allows us to overcome the blemishes of a Janmakundali to an extent. This proves that indications of a Janmakundali are not set in stone, and life allows us to make the best use of options granted to us.
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The Yogas

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The Yogas are an enigmatic aspect of Jyotisha. Yoga means joining or adding. It is formed when two Grahas join in a Rashi or have Paraspara Drishti. The presence of yogas in Jyotisha makes it different from Western astrology. Even though the results of a Bhava can be deciphered from the presence or drishti of Grahas and the placement of the Bhava lords in Rashi or Nakshatras, sometimes they are added with an extra dimension by Yoga.

There are several

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The Yogas are an enigmatic aspect of Jyotisha. Yoga means joining or adding. It is formed when two Grahas join in a Rashi or have Paraspara Drishti. The presence of yogas in Jyotisha makes it different from Western astrology. Even though the results of a Bhava can be deciphered from the presence or drishti of Grahas and the placement of the Bhava lords in Rashi or Nakshatras, sometimes they are added with an extra dimension by Yoga.

There are several classes of yogas, such as Chandra Yogas, Surya Yoga, Nabhasa Yogas, Vishesha Yogas, Rajayogas, Dhanayogas, Pravrajya yogas, Dvigrahadi yogas etc. Each has special significance. The Chandra yogas, Sunapha, Anapha, and Durdhara, are important for wealth and sustenance. The Surya yogas are important for honour and success in life. Nabhasa yogas shape one’s life in a certain direction, and their effects are experienced throughout life.

Yogas such as Amala, Parvata, Kahala, Chamara, Shankha, Bheri, Mridanga, etc., significantly alter the quality of a Kundali. The presence of one or more such yogas enhances certain aspects of a Kundali that are beyond the effects placement of drishti of Grahas, Lords, etc. They need to be examined carefully. Besides, there are adverse yogas such as Rajabhanga, Reka and Preshya yogas that make one poor and dependent on others for their subsistence. This book treats the subject of Yogas exhaustively.
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The Crucial Building Blocks

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This book in the series covers several building blocks of Jyotish not covered before. This includes the Karakadi Sanjna, which classifies Grahas as Karaka, Akaraka, Maraka, Tatastha, and Yogakaraka. This deals with questions such as whether the 8th or 12th lord is neutral or inauspicious. Questions such as how the lord of gain can be bad are also addressed. In a Kundali assessment, how when a Krura becomes a Konesha, does it remain malicious because it is a Kr

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This book in the series covers several building blocks of Jyotish not covered before. This includes the Karakadi Sanjna, which classifies Grahas as Karaka, Akaraka, Maraka, Tatastha, and Yogakaraka. This deals with questions such as whether the 8th or 12th lord is neutral or inauspicious. Questions such as how the lord of gain can be bad are also addressed. In a Kundali assessment, how when a Krura becomes a Konesha, does it remain malicious because it is a Krura or benevolent because it is a Konesha? How to reconcile such differences?

Besides, there are detailed deliberations on Bhavachalit, the significance of Udaya and Dashama Lagna, and the four cardinal points: 1st, 7th, 4th, and 10th. This contains how the Shripati Bhavamadhyas are used in making predictions and their usage in Rashi and Vargas. Another important topic that is covered in great detail is Aprakashagrahas and Upagrahas. Even though Gulika and Mandi are often used, there are others, such as Ardhaprahara, Yamaghanta, etc., which are also important. There is a deliberation on whether Gulika and Mandi are the same Grahas or different.

Topics such as the Shastraic method of writing a Kundali, invoking the blessings of divinity, the 5 different kinds of Avasthas viz., Baladi, Jagratadi, Diptadi, Lajjitadi, and Sayanadi, the concept of Argala, and the effects of Mahabhutas, Gunas, and Doshas are also covered. This book covers several lesser-used topics of Jyotisha in detail.
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The Nakshatras

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The Nakshatras are an important cornerstone of Jyotish. Along with the Rashis, Bhavas, and Grahas, the Nakshatras form a fundamental building block. The importance of Nakshatras cannot be understated as they are governed by Chandra, who signifies our mental, psychological, and emotional impulses. The Nakshatras govern our subtle yet powerful mental impulses that eventually manifest as gross events.

The knowledge of the Nakshatras is vast like an ocea

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The Nakshatras are an important cornerstone of Jyotish. Along with the Rashis, Bhavas, and Grahas, the Nakshatras form a fundamental building block. The importance of Nakshatras cannot be understated as they are governed by Chandra, who signifies our mental, psychological, and emotional impulses. The Nakshatras govern our subtle yet powerful mental impulses that eventually manifest as gross events.

The knowledge of the Nakshatras is vast like an ocean, and regardless of how much one deliberates on this, it is never enough. My humble attempt is to present this in a concise yet structured manner so that seekers are not lost in this vast world. The Nakshatras form an important basis for delineating one’s psychological impulses. Besides, they find great use in delineating the Janma and Muhurta Kundali.

Chakras such as Shatapada, Hoda, Sarvatobhadra, Graha Purusha Chakras, Surya and Chandra Kalanala Chakra, etc., are based on Nakshatra. This book provides the foundation on which the edifice of the several Chakras will be built in a later book (book #19). It is my sincere wish that seekers find this work useful.
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An Introduction to the 12 Bhavas

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Bhava is unquestionably the most important area of Jyotisha. After learning the building blocks of Grahas, Rasis, and Karakas, the Bhavas is the next big step. The Bhavas allow us to apply Jyotisha in our lives. The Bhavas map an individual to the Kalapurusha. The zodiac or the Bhacakra starts from Mesha and has 12 Rasis. Similarly, an individual’s Kundali starts from the Lagna and has 12 Bhavas. The 12 Bhavas of an individual correspond to the 12 Rasis

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Bhava is unquestionably the most important area of Jyotisha. After learning the building blocks of Grahas, Rasis, and Karakas, the Bhavas is the next big step. The Bhavas allow us to apply Jyotisha in our lives. The Bhavas map an individual to the Kalapurusha. The zodiac or the Bhacakra starts from Mesha and has 12 Rasis. Similarly, an individual’s Kundali starts from the Lagna and has 12 Bhavas. The 12 Bhavas of an individual correspond to the 12 Rasis of the Kalapurusha. There is a saying that we are made in the same template as God. This concept of Bhava supports that.

There is a correspondence between the Jataka Kundali and the Kalapurusha Kundali. Jataka Kundali is the Kundali of an individual. In the Kundali, when a Bhava and its corresponding Rasi in the Kalapurusha Kundali are fortified, the matters related to the Bhava attain prominence and success. For instance, when the 9th house and Dhanu Rasi in a Kundali are fortified, the native is born with the good fortune and blessings of the Devatas. Contrary to it, if both are afflicted, the suffering is terrible.

This book introduces the 12 Bhavas. This is an extensive field of knowledge, and explaining each Bhava can occupy an entire book. The intention here is to provide a high-level overview of all 12 Bhavas so that one can study each on their own. If time permits, I will pen my thoughts and reflections on each of the 12 Bhavas separately!
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Health and Longevity

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This book deals with health and longevity. These two subjects are perhaps the most important ones in delineating a Kundali because when one has good health and vitality and is granted the needed longevity, only then can one live one’s life to the fullest. Even the best of the yogas in a Kundali become meaningless when health is bad. What is the fun of having a huge bank balance when health does not support one to perform fulfilling activities?

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This book deals with health and longevity. These two subjects are perhaps the most important ones in delineating a Kundali because when one has good health and vitality and is granted the needed longevity, only then can one live one’s life to the fullest. Even the best of the yogas in a Kundali become meaningless when health is bad. What is the fun of having a huge bank balance when health does not support one to perform fulfilling activities?

Longevity is another important but complex subject. A Kundali may have excellent Raja or Dhana yogas, but if an individual does not live to experience them, what is the use of such yogas? Therefore, the Shastras advise us to judge one’s longevity before embarking on any other assessments. However, this is one of the most difficult and complex areas, and a structured study is important.

There are several mathematical models, such as Pindayu, Anshayu, and Nisargayu, that help us determine one’s longevity through a structured mathematical framework. However, in Kaliyuga, such models do not grant satisfactory results because of the fall of Dharma. One must complement them with several other models, such as the methods of three lords and three pairs. Besides that, one must use the Dashas such as Brahma, Shula, and Navamsha. This book has a structured study of the subject.
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Arishtas, The Dangers

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This book is about Arishtas or dangers. Arishtas are the suffering caused by the untoward positions of Grahas in our Kundali. They are the antithesis of the good yogas, such as Rajayogas and Dhanayogas and are the primary cause of suffering.

The volume is structured into the Samaya Doshas, the Nakshatra Arishtas, the Gandanta Janma, the Balarishta, and danger to parents and children. The Samaya Doshas are flaws in time. Numerous such yogas indicate u

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This book is about Arishtas or dangers. Arishtas are the suffering caused by the untoward positions of Grahas in our Kundali. They are the antithesis of the good yogas, such as Rajayogas and Dhanayogas and are the primary cause of suffering.

The volume is structured into the Samaya Doshas, the Nakshatra Arishtas, the Gandanta Janma, the Balarishta, and danger to parents and children. The Samaya Doshas are flaws in time. Numerous such yogas indicate unfavourable times. The Shastras detail 21 such yogas, and each of them is explained in detail. The Nakshatra Arishta occurs to the child, the parents, and relatives, such as maternal uncles and aunts, because of birth in a certain Nakshatra or its Carana.

The next two sections on the Balarishta and the danger to parents and children are complex, and I have started by providing the building blocks of such yogas. Once the seeker understands these building blocks, applying the yogas becomes relatively easier. I hope that the seekers find this useful and helpful in their journey into the world of Jyotish.
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Jyotish: A Guide to Self-Discovery

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Jyotish is an ancient science of divination, which recognises an essential uniformity of principles that govern the world’s entire animate and inanimate features. It is a language that helps us decipher the secrets of destiny encoded in the form of planetary patterns at birth. The universe is governed by the principle of Karma, which, in layman’s terms, is action and reaction. We experience in life what we deserve to experience based on our actions

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Jyotish is an ancient science of divination, which recognises an essential uniformity of principles that govern the world’s entire animate and inanimate features. It is a language that helps us decipher the secrets of destiny encoded in the form of planetary patterns at birth. The universe is governed by the principle of Karma, which, in layman’s terms, is action and reaction. We experience in life what we deserve to experience based on our actions in past lives. Whatever we do, good or bad, has consequences, making us born in a certain family and subject to certain life experiences.

We, as a soul, are eternal and are never destroyed. But like energy is transformed from one form to another, the soul transmigrates from one body to another, giving unique experiences. Jyotiṣa works on this principle of reincarnation. No one is born with a completely clean slate, as everyone has a history. The past good and bad Karmas manifest as good or bad experiences in this life.

This book is about discovering oneself through Jyotiṣa. It is intended for those who are completely new to Jyotiṣa and desire to use it to discover themselves, family, and friends. Once one has attained some knowledge about the subject, one can advance further and strengthen one’s foundation in this subject.

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Janma, the Birth - Part B

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Part B of Book 5 deals with three significant matters: the Birth Time Rectification, Nashtajatakam and the birth in different time elements. Accurate assessment of a Janmakundali is dependent on accurate birth time. However, not in all cases, the birth time is accurately recorded. Unless there is someone present to record the birth time for casting Jyotish Kundali, the birth time is likely off by 5 to 30 minutes.

Besides, the birth time is affected b

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Part B of Book 5 deals with three significant matters: the Birth Time Rectification, Nashtajatakam and the birth in different time elements. Accurate assessment of a Janmakundali is dependent on accurate birth time. However, not in all cases, the birth time is accurately recorded. Unless there is someone present to record the birth time for casting Jyotish Kundali, the birth time is likely off by 5 to 30 minutes.

Besides, the birth time is affected by changes in time zone, wartime, local meantime, local standard time, daylight savings time, etc. When the birth time is inaccurate, the Kundali is also approximate. If one wishes to make use of higher Vargas, such as Shashthyamsa, or lower-level Dasas, such as the Prana or Deha Dasa, the birth time must be precise. Therefore, the recorded birth time must be rectified using the rules stated in the Jyotish canon.

Even though this is an important topic, a structured method of rectifying the birth time is hardly found. The Jyotish classical texts contain several principles to verify the Lagna; however, there is a general lack of a systematic approach to bring them together under one umbrella. The book provides a structured approach to integrate these principles to arrive at the rectified birth time.
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Janma, the Birth - Part A

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The book contains four important sections: (1) Adhanakundali or conception chart, (2) Birth circumstances, (3) Viyoni Janma or non-human births, and (4) Principles of naming.

Life is a miracle, which starts with conception. The ancient Maharṣis and Acaryas have recognized this important moment as the start of life. They are unanimous in stating that the correct time of birth for assessing a Kundali is the conception time, and the birth time is used

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The book contains four important sections: (1) Adhanakundali or conception chart, (2) Birth circumstances, (3) Viyoni Janma or non-human births, and (4) Principles of naming.

Life is a miracle, which starts with conception. The ancient Maharṣis and Acaryas have recognized this important moment as the start of life. They are unanimous in stating that the correct time of birth for assessing a Kundali is the conception time, and the birth time is used in the absence of the conception time. Yet, the method of computing the conception chart is shrouded in mystery. I have tried to uncover the mystery in this volume.

Besides, the unified principles that govern our lives also govern our birth circumstances. By understanding our birth circumstances, we get valuable insights into the workings of the Grahas in a Kundali. Undoubtedly, this is immensely useful in verifying the Janma Lagna. The Viyoni Janma section contains the principles for deciphering the Kundali of animals, birds, and trees. The study of the Viyoni Janma helps us see the beauty of the unified principles that govern everything. One can be used to judge the health issues of pets and cattle and take preventive actions.

The principle of the naming section tells us why the name is so significant and must be well thought out based on a set of established principles. Our name shapes our lives because how people perceive us depends on it.
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The Strengths and Bhava Analysis

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This book covers two important aspects of Jyotish: strengths and Bhava Analysis. The strength section covers several forms of strength, including the Shadbala, i.e., the six sources of strength, the Bhavabala, and the Rashibala. This includes other strengths, such as the Vimshopaka Bala, Vaisheshikamsa, Ishta-Kashta Phala and the Graha Rashmi. This should provide one with a comprehensive understanding of the matters concerning strength.

The understan

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This book covers two important aspects of Jyotish: strengths and Bhava Analysis. The strength section covers several forms of strength, including the Shadbala, i.e., the six sources of strength, the Bhavabala, and the Rashibala. This includes other strengths, such as the Vimshopaka Bala, Vaisheshikamsa, Ishta-Kashta Phala and the Graha Rashmi. This should provide one with a comprehensive understanding of the matters concerning strength.

The understanding of strength is highly significant because strength is ubiquitous. One cannot examine a Kundali without considering its strength. We naturally use strength as Graha in Sva, Ucca, Mulatrikona, Neecha or Shatru Rashi. We use the strength granted by the drishti of Saumyas or the Grahas in Kendras, etc. The strength section provides a systematic method of dealing with various forms of strength. I have tried to explain each with copious examples, which the seeker should find helpful.

The following section provides a comprehensive method of judging a Bhava. Everything that we experience in life is grouped into 12 different Bhavas. If we take each Bhava individually and analyse them sequentially, we can aspect all aspects of a Kundali. However, it is not easy. One must adopt a systematic approach to understand the Bhavas comprehensively. In this regard, Acharya Matreshvara provides a systematic approach to analysing a Bhava. They are a set of 31 rules which are covered exhaustively.
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The Rasi and Bhava Phalas

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Have you ever wondered why one born with Surya in Mesha Rashi is adept in Shastras, famous in arts, fond of war, attached to duty, fond of travelling, engaged in righteous deeds, glorious, powerful, and kingly? Why would Candra in Mesha Rashi indicate one with a complexion that of molten gold, steady wealth, strong libido, weak knee, ugly nails, and bodily hair? Why is the person has danger from watery places and suffers from injuries and weaknesses on the hea

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Have you ever wondered why one born with Surya in Mesha Rashi is adept in Shastras, famous in arts, fond of war, attached to duty, fond of travelling, engaged in righteous deeds, glorious, powerful, and kingly? Why would Candra in Mesha Rashi indicate one with a complexion that of molten gold, steady wealth, strong libido, weak knee, ugly nails, and bodily hair? Why is the person has danger from watery places and suffers from injuries and weaknesses on the head? Almost all Shastras are filled with the results arising out of a Graha’s Rashi disposition. This is a fundamental building block in analysing a Kundali. However, little explanation is found on why such and such results occur.

This book is about decoding the results of Graha’s Rashi positions and examining how they impact us. This provides a systematic approach to understanding the basis for the results. Besides this, the results arising from Bhava positions are examined. An important component of the book is delineating the effects of 7 Grahas from Surya to Shani in 12 Bhavas for all the 12 Lagnas, i.e., 1008 combinations. The effects of Rahu and Ketu in the Rashis and Bhavas are also examined in detail. This book is for one who wishes to build a robust foundation on the application of a Graha’s Rashi and Bhava results in analysing a Kundali.
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An Introduction to Jyotish

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Jyotish is the ancient science of deciphering the essential uniformity of principles that guide the celestial bodies and the events in the world. Because of these unified principles, what happens in this world can be deciphered from what happens in the heavenly world. The movement of Grahas or Grahas, as they are called in Sanskrit, provides a unified language used for deciphering the occurrences of this world, including the matters concerning humans, animals,

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Jyotish is the ancient science of deciphering the essential uniformity of principles that guide the celestial bodies and the events in the world. Because of these unified principles, what happens in this world can be deciphered from what happens in the heavenly world. The movement of Grahas or Grahas, as they are called in Sanskrit, provides a unified language used for deciphering the occurrences of this world, including the matters concerning humans, animals, plants, weather and nations.

This is an exciting subject of associating the symbols of nature with the occurrences of mundane events or human affairs; however, it is exceedingly vast. To cover the expansive vistas of this subject, one must undertake a structured approach, which covers several areas of Jyotish, including Ganita, Samhita and Hora. The Ganita deals with the mathematical or astronomical aspect of this subject, the Samhita deals with mundane elements such as weather forecasting, earthquakes, rainfall, etc., and the Hora deals with the judgement of the Kundalis of individuals. This book introduces the subject.
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The Karakatvas

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Jyotish is an interplay of symbols embedded into the discipline in the form of Significations or Karakatvas. The primary building blocks in Jyotish are the Grahas, Rashis and Bhavas. The Rashis are further subdivided into the Nakshatras and the Vargas. Each of these elements has a set of symbols associated with it. From the interplay of these symbols, we derive particular specific meanings in real life. For instance, one of the symbols of Surya is the father,

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Jyotish is an interplay of symbols embedded into the discipline in the form of Significations or Karakatvas. The primary building blocks in Jyotish are the Grahas, Rashis and Bhavas. The Rashis are further subdivided into the Nakshatras and the Vargas. Each of these elements has a set of symbols associated with it. From the interplay of these symbols, we derive particular specific meanings in real life. For instance, one of the symbols of Surya is the father, and likewise, the father is seen from the 9th house, also called the Dharma Bhava or the Pitrbhava.

The Charakarakas are also defined based on the degrees of the Grahas in a scheme known as Charakaraka. It is from Surya, the Cara Pitrkaraka and the 9th house; we decipher everything about the father. From a Rashi standpoint, Surya owns the Simha Rashi, and therefore, the Simha Rashi must also be judged for the matters concerning the father.

The Karakas govern everything in the world, be it a Graha, Rashi or Bhava. With the interplay of these Karakas, and the Shubha or Krura yogas formed by them, the concerned matters in life should be judged. Therefore, the first and foremost step in studying Jyotish is to examine the Karakas.

The Jyotish classical texts narrate several Karakas of the Grahas, Rashis, and Bhavas; however, to apply them in real-life situations, we need to understand them clearly. This book provides a robust framework for understanding these Karakas.
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Author Bio <p>Sarajit Poddar (aka Varahamihira) is a Jyotish enthusiast. He learned this subject from his late paternal uncle Sri Manoj Kanti Poddar and guided by Pt. Sanjay Rath. He is a seeker and wishes to understand the alignment of the forces that govern the celestial bodies and worldly affairs. In his studies over the thirty years, he endeavoured to uncover the hidden meaning behind the shlokas and sutras of the classical texts and reconcile their differences. His search for the hidden meaning behind the Jyotish principles took the shape of this book, “In Search of Jyotish”. He wishes to share his observations, reflections and experiences with like-minded seekers.</p>

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