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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.
Sarajit Poddar
Sarajit Poddar (aka Varahamihira) is a Jyotish enthusiast. He learned the subject from his paternal uncle, Sri Manoj Kanti 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 the shape of this book, “In Search of Jyotish”. He wishes to share his observations, reflections and experiences with like-minded seekers.
