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This volume covers several facets of Nakṣatra and Nāḍī Jyotiṣa. The Nakṣatra Jyotiṣa delineates the core principles of the Meena1 Nāḍī, Meena2 Nāḍī, Kṛṣṇamūrti Paddhati (KP) and Iyer’s Paddhati. Iyer’s Paddhati is based on the legendary Jyotiṣī Śrī HR Sheshadri Iyer, whose books, the New Techniques of Prediction 3 volumes are cornerstones of Jyotiṣa.
Śrī Iyer did not exclusively deal with the Nakṣatras. Still, his determination and usage of Yogī and Avayogi and the usage of Nakṣatra is pathbreaking, which is why it is included in this book dedicated to Nakṣatra and Nāḍī Jyotiṣa. I have covered in detail some abstruse concepts with worked-out examples, such as the Starter and Ruler for assessment of Viñśottarī Daśā.
The Nāḍī Jyotiṣa section covers the essential principles from Saptaṛṣi Nāḍī and Bhṛgu Nandi Nāḍī. Besides providing a synopsis of the genre of Nāḍī Jyotiṣa, there is a detailed exploration of topics such as the blending of Kārakatvas and how the blending is affected by the sequence of Grahas having yuti in a Rāśi.
I hope that this book will provide wide coverage of topics from both Nakṣatra and Nāḍī Jyotiṣa that both beginners and advanced practitioners would find useful.
Sarajit Poddar
Sarajit Poddar (aka Varāhamihira) is a Jyotish enthusiast. He learned the subject from his paternal uncle Sri Manoj Kānti Poddar, and was 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 shape in this book, “In Search of Jyotish”. He wishes to share his observations, reflections and experiences with like-minded seekers.
