Vedic Astrology by: Students of K.N. Rao, page 1

Almost unique among astrologers, K.N. Rao has spawned a school of earnest, skilled astrologers, a number of whom have written excellent books under his guidance. Rao will pick a student & challenge - or assign - him to write a book on a topic chosen by Rao himself. Rao's pairing of student to subject is carefully thought out: A diplomat for travel, an astrologer from the north to write about techniques native to his area, an artillery man for profession, etc. Other books are independent, inspired productions, often the result of class research. However they came to be, every one of these books is excellent in its own right.

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	DOTS OF DESTINY: Applications of Ashtakavarga - Vinay Aditya, $19.00 Contents: Preface to 1st edition; Preface to 2nd edition; 1. An advanced Vedic technique; 2. Computing Ashtakavarga; 3. Sarvashtakvarga: The cumulative dots of destiny; 4. The tumbling royalties; 5. Kakshya for closer timing; 6. Some generalities of individual Ashtakavarga; 7. Ashtakavarga of the Sun; 8. Ashtakavarga of the Moon; 9. Ashtakavarga of Mars; 10. Ashtakavarga of Mercury; 11. Ashtakavarga of Jupiter; 12. Ashtakavarga of Venus; 13. Ashtakavarga of Saturn; 14. On prime ministers, presidents & others; 15. Reductions & Shodhya Pinda; 16. Application of Shodhya Pinda standardized; 17. Timing of events through Vimshottari, Ashtakavarga style; 18. Longevity; 19. 11th from where?; 20. Controversies: Complex(ion) compounded; Appendix: Sarvachanchachakra; Index. Comment: An excellent book by a teacher at K.N. Rao's Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, in New Delhi. On the back of the book it says: First ever book on Ashtakavarga which leads the student step-by-step to the application of Ashtakavarga for everyday predictions. Calculations of Ashtakavarga explained & worked out with an example horoscope. Principles of Sarvashtakavarga applied extensively & explained through several horoscopes. Ashtakavarga principles applied to the horoscopes of Prime Ministers, Presidents & other celebrities. Reveals the decisive role of Ashtakavarga in analyzing the dreaded period of sadhe-sati. Periods of prosperity illustrated in a novel way by fusing Ashtakavarga with the Indu Lagna. Controversies of Ashtakavarga handled squarely, head-on. Opens new vistas for research-minded astrologers. Profusely illustrated by example horoscopes from diverse fields. Systems Vision, 179 pages.

	PATAKI RISHT CHAKRA - Shalini Dhasmana, $11.00 Contents: Dedication; Acknowledgement; Preface; Introduction; Description of Pataki Rishta Chakra, 1; Description of Pataki Rishta Chakra 2; Predictive interpretation of Pataki Rishta Chakra; Balarishta & Arishta Bhanga; Snap shot principle being tested; Case studies: 1. A miracle; 2. Survived, left badly handicapped; 3. Fell from roof, saved; 4. Died in one month; 5. Dignified Jupiter in lagna; 6 & 7: A contrast: 6. Brain cancer, died; 7. Very seriously ill, saved; 8. Death of father; 9. Death of mother; 10. Mentally handicapped; 11. Deaf & dumb; 12. Brain tumour, saved; 13. Vehicular accident; 14. Case of pancreatitis, died; 15. Hole in heart, died in five months; An application of Pataki Rishta Chakra - lagna shudhhi; Prenatal event seen through Pataki Rishta Chakra; Observations & conclusions; Data for other case studies; Bird's eye view of the case studies. Appendix A: Tables: 1. Conversions between hours & minutes & ghati pala; 2. Ardhayam (Yamardh); 3. Dandaman; 4. Dinman/Ratriman; 5. Duration of Ardhayam & Dandaman according to Dinman/Ratriman (in gati palas); 6A. Ardhayam-dandaman in hours & minutes at 10 minute intervals (DM/RM - 11 hours - 12 hours); 6B. Ardhayam-dandaman (DM/RM - 12 house to 13 hours); 6C. Ardhayam-dandaman (DM/RM - 13 house to 13 hours); 7A. Duration of Ardhayam for Dinman/Ratriman 11 hours - 50 minutes; 7B. Duration of Ardhayam for Dinman/Ratriman 12 hours - 12-50 minutes; 7C. Duration of Ardhayam for Dinman/Ratriman 13 hours - 13-50 minutes. Appendix B: Tables: 1. Gandanta; 2. Pushkar Amsa, Pushkar Navamsa; 3. Dreshkan (Drekkna) according to Brihat Jatak; 4. 22nd Dreshkane, 64th Navamsa, Sarpa Dreshkane; 5. Mirtyu Bhag; 6. Taras for 27 Janma Nakshatras (in Sanskrit or Hindi). Bibliography; Books by K.N. Rao. Comment: Subtitled, A special technique for finding mishaps in the lives of children and boys and girls up to the age of twenty-four. Pataki Rista Chakra (P.R.C.) is a traditional technique in eastern India, in Orissa, Bengal, Bihar (Darbhanga part). Method of calculation starts like this: P.R.C. as a chakra is made up of three vertical lines & three horizontal lines crossing each other as shown. [think tic-tac-toe with extra lines] From the ends of these lines, transverse [eg, diagonal] lines are drawn to make a chakra as shown in the figure. Mesha is written on the upper right end, Vrishabh to Meena rashis are placed as shown in an anti-clockwise direction. Three small flags (Pataki) are drawn on top of Mesha, Vrisha & Mithuna rashis. [eg, atop the three vertical lines] Mesha to Meena rashis are alloted fixed numbers & fixed years. [table follows] The horoscope under consideration is superimposed on the chakra & vedha is noticed. (pgs. 11-13) From the preface, K.N. Rao says he found astrologers using this technique in 1973. Years later he gave it to his students for study and one of them eventually wrote this book. Vani Publications, 178 pages.

	GANESHA HORA SHASTRAM, Bhava Analysis, parts 1 & 2 - S. Ganesh, $60/set Contents, Book 1: A stimulating book, by K.N. Rao; Acknowledgements; Navgraha Stotram; Introduction. 1. Bhava Analysis: Mid cusp; Bhava Sandhi; Kendras; Kendradhipatya dosha; Chara lagnas; Sthir lagnas; Dwi swabhaav (dual) lagnas; Kona bhavas; Konadhipati dosha; Pushkaramshhas; Doshas & nivarana; 2nd & 11th houses; Indu lagna; 3rd house; Trik houses; 6th house; 8th house; 12th house. 2. Planets & Houses: Planets in the lagna; Planets in the 2nd house; Planets in the 3rd house; Planets in the 4th house; Planets in the 5th house; Planets in the 6th house; Planets in the 7th house; Planets in the 8th house; Planets in the 9th house; Planets in the 10th house; Planets in the 11th house; Planets in the 12th house. 3. First House/Lord; 4. Second House/Lord; 5. Third House/Lord; 6. Fourth House/Lord; 7. Fifth House/Lord; 8. Sixth House/Lord; 9. Chart Analysis. 382 pages. Contents, Book 2: Part 2: 10. Seventh House/Lord; 11. Eighth House/Lord; 12. Ninth House/Lord; 13. Tenth House/Lord; 14. Eleventh House/Lord; 15. Twelfth House/Lord; 16. Chart Analysis; 17. Delineation of Charts; 18. Glossary; 19. Index. 319 pages (pgs 383-702) Comment: A comprehensive, well-done treatise on planets & houses, including navamshas, with many examples. Large, easy to read type, though text formating could be better. The author has been practicing astrology for 25 years & may be older than he appears in the picture. He has taught at K.N. Rao's Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan since 1994. Alpha Publishing, hardcovers with dust jackets.

	PREDICT EFFECTIVELY THROUGH YOGINI DASHA - V.P. Goel, $14.00 Contents: 1. Dedication; 2. Forward; 3. Introduction; 4. Contents; 5. About the author; 6. Classical; 7. Research; 8. Formula; 9. Mangla; 10. Pingla; 11. Dhanya; 12. Bhramari; 13. Bhadrika; 14. Ulka; 15. Siddha; 16. Sankata; 17. Divisional chart; 18. Transit; 19. Class room testing; 20. Annexure Comment: The Yogini Dasha is a 36 year cycle. One of the classic problems experienced with it is what happens after 36 years? The dasha repeats, of course, but how, exactly? From the same starting point, or from a different one? In a normal life, the cycle completes three times. As there are 8 yoginis & as each is related to one of the nakshatras, in three cycles, only 24 of the 27 nakshatras are accounted for. What to do with the rest? In this book are answers to these & other questions, brilliantly expounded. From the back cover: Those who have used Yogini Dasha know that for medical astrology, no dasha can give so quick & so effective an answer as this dasha. Those who are familiar with Jaimini's Chara Dasha can see the clue provided in that dasha which has helped in the unraveling of the mysteries of repeated cycles of Yogini Dasha not becoming a puzzle anymore. Vani Graphics, 115 pages.

	PREDICTING THROUGH SHASTI HAYANI DASHA - V.P. Goel, $12.00 Contents: 1. Dedication; 2. About the author; 3. Preface; 4. Forward; 5. Contents; 6. Applicability; 7. Dasha scheme; 8. Aries; 9. Taurus; 10. Gemini; 11. Cancer; 12. Leo; 13. Virgo; 14. Libra; 15. Scorpio; 16. Sagittarius; 17. Capricorn; 18. Aquarius; 19. Pisces; 20. Table 2: Balance of Shasti Hayani Dasha based on longitude of the moon; 21. Table 3: Sub periods of Shasti Hayani Dasha; 22. Books by K.N. Rao. Comment: Shasti Hayani Dasha applies to charts with the sun in the first house. Calculation is based on Nakshatras, which includes the 28th, Abhijit. To calculate, start with Ashwini nakshatra, and take them in groups of 3 & 4, alternately. The first three groups of nakshatras are given ten years per group (not per nakshatra). The last five groups are given six years, again, per group, not nakshatra, for an overall total of 60 years, which then repeats. The first group of Nakshatras is allotted a total of ten years of Jupiter dasha, each nakshatra getting 3 years & 4 months each. The second set of nakshatras get a total of 10 years of Sun dasha & as there's four nakshatras to work with, each gets 2 years & 6 months of Sun. The third group gets 10 years of Mars, the next five groups (comprising the remaining 18 nakshatras) get six years of dasha per group. In order, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Rahu. To calculate the 28th nakshatra, take the last quarter of U. Ashada & the first 15th part of Shravan. Tables & calculations are provided. With many chart examples. Shree Systems Technologies, 176 pages.

	PREDICTING THROUGH SHODASHOTTARY DASHA, an original & fundamental research - V.P. Goel, $10.00 Contents: Dedication; About the author; Introduction; Why use conditional dashas?; Application; Dasha scheme Aries; Taurus; Gemini; Cancer; Leo; Virgo; Libra; Scorpio; Sagittarius; Capricorn; Aquarius; Pisces Table 2: Moon in signs (major dasha cycle); Table 3: Sub-periods. Comment: Shodashottary is a special udu dasha based on the Nakshatra occupied by the moon at the time of birth. This dasha is only applicable to the horoscopes fulfilling certain conditions. The conditions are: 1. The ascendant is in Hora of the moon & the birth is in the dark fortnight. OR 2. The ascendant is in the Hora of sun & the birth is in the bright fortnight. In practice: For odd-numbered rising signs, Shodashottary dasha applies if the ascendant is between 0 - 15 degrees (sun hora) & the moon is waxing, or, if the ascendant is between 15 - 30 degrees (moon hora) & the moon is waning. For even-numbered signs, Shodashottary dasha applies if the ascendant is between 0 - 15 degrees (moon hora) & the moon is waning, or, the ascendant is between 15 - 30 degrees (sun hora) & the moon is waxing. As the result is dependent on the various divisional charts, the correct Chitra Paksh ayanamsa must be applied. Order of dasha is Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Ketu, Moon, Mercury & Venus. Rahu has no place. Duration: Sun: 11 years, Mars: 12 years, Jupiter: 13 years, Saturn: 14 years, Ketu: 15 years; Moon: 16 years; Mercury: 17 years, Venus: 18 years, for a total of 118 years. Calculation: The starting Nakshatra is Pushya, which gives the dasha of the sun. The placement of the moon in Nakshatra is noted. Count from Pushya to the birth Nakshatra. Divide by 8. The remainder determines the operating dasha at birth. Pushya is taken as 1. Here are the dasha lords of the other remainders: 1 - Sun; 2 - Mars; 3 - Jupiter; 4 - Saturn; 5 - Ketu; 6 - Moon; 7 - Mercury; 8 - Venus. Example: Moon at birth in Ashlesha. Counting from Pushya, Ashlesha is the second Nakshatra. Dividing by 8 leaves a remainder of 2, so the ruling dasha at birth is Mars. There are the usual rules for balance of dasha at birth, and for sub-periods, etc. There are example charts for each of the twelve rising signs, complete with relevant divisional charts. This is one of a continuing series of books on Parasara's conditional dashas. Shree System Technologies, 106 pages.

	INTRODUCTION TO ASTROLOGY (Ganita, Hora, Samhita) - Col. A.K. Gour & Uday Kant Misra, $18.00 Contents: Acknowledgement Preface About the Author 1. Introduction to astrology 2. Astrology: Our heritage 3. The planets, signs & constellations 4. Astrology the harmonizer 5. What is Jyotish 6. An astrologer - qualifications 7. Utility of astrology 8. History of astrology 9. The present period 10. Fate & freewill 11. The karma theory 12. Why belief in destiny 13. Astrology & psychology 14. Astrology & science 15. The Panchanga 16. Casting of horoscopes by modern methods 17. Casting of horoscopes by traditional methods 18. Astro-Meteorology Annexures: 1. Mughals & Astrology 2. Daily rising lagna for New Delhi 3. Lagna correction for the major [Indian] cities (about 178) Comment: This is the second, expanded edition of 2007, more than double the original number of pages. (The chapters following Chapter 14 are entirely new.) Here is the back cover: This book provides a platform for the serious, discerning seeker of astrological essence, by providing an overview of Ganita, Hora & Samhita. The book explains the position of Astrology in our Vedic, Pauranik, Rishi-prokta heritage. The reader is introduced to the harmonizing influence of Astrology along with its utility; one gets to know what is Astrology and what are the qualifications of an astrologer. The vexed question of Fate & Freewill, an acquaintance with Destiny & the infallibility of Karmic rules make for an illuminating reading. The book traces the history of Astrology & shows its amazing reach even in times of Ramayana & Mahabharata. The reach of this science & the utter dependence of the Mughal rulers - Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir is stunning. It is compelling reading & good to know the universal appeal of Astrology. This book attempts to make the Panchanga user friendly to the non-Hindu medium group. There is introduction to Ganit-learn casting of horoscope the modern & the traditional way. Samhita is introduced with a chapter on the celebrated Astro-Meteorology. This book will give a correct perspective to Astrology. Alpha Publications, 223 pages.

	TRANSIT: The Celestial Delivery Boy - Col. A.K. Gour, $16.00 Contents: Foreword; Acknowledgement; Preface; About the author; 1. The celestial delivery boy; 2. Classical texts - Moon; 3. Classical texts: transit from the Moon; 4. The Puranic transit; 5. The transit influencers; 6. Bhava Siddhi Kaal - timing of results; 7. Ashtakvarga; 8. Saptashalaka; 9. Transits & the divisional charts; 10. Subtle transit - the divisional charts; 11. Birth time rectification; 12. The planetary dashas - tables; 13. Legends, heritage, mythology & our planets; 14. Sarvatobhadra chakra. Comment: Transits, or Gochara, are here tied to both the operating dasha of the rasi chart, as well as to the various divisional charts. Experiences promised by the natal chart, timed to the operative dasha (various levels) are delivered, for good or ill, by means of transits in effect at any given moment. Eg, Transits are the Celestial Delivery Boy. As dashas are determined by the natal moon, transits must be read with reference to the Chandra Lagna, or moon sign. Mantreshwara's Phaladeepika is a principle reference work cited in this book. The red cover is the expanded 2003 edition, 60 pages bigger than the first edition. Alpha Publication, 214 pages.

	ASTROLOGY OF PROFESSIONS - Col. A.K. Gour, $16.00 Contents: 1. (Samarpan); 2. About the author; 3. Preface; 4. Introduction; 5. Professions - a general approach; 6. Educational counseling; 7. Self-employment or service; 8. The first salary; 9. Periods of rise in profession; 10. Professional distress; 11. Profession - focussed analysis; 12. Doctors; 13. Lawyers; 14. The engineers; 15. The steel frame (bureaucrats); 16. Chartered accountants; 17. The journalists; 18. Television persons; 19. The fashion technologists; 20. Hotel management; 21. Computer professionals. Comment: Note, first, this is a book about the astrology of professions. Not jobs. Many people have jobs, but only some have a profession. In the Introduction, the author writes: This book examines the Profession in the manner as laid out in the succeeding paragraphs: The commencement of any astrological exploration has, of necessity, to be anchored in the classical texts. It of course needs to be modified in the light of changing times & in conformity with the information explosion that is sweeping the world of today. The opening chapter gleans the classical texts, collates the relevant data & presents it in an easily understandable form. This chapter also has the summary of the views of on this subject of Professions by the doyens of astrology like my mentor K.N. Rao, Shri Hardeo Sharma & Dr. B.V. Raman. Relevant combinations duly modified to conform to the modern world round up this rather long but important chapter. The book then tackles education, the womb where profession is conceived, nurtured & delivered. Educational inclinations and their likely fructification, if properly analysed, lead to a coherent & justifiable assessment of the most suitable profession(s).... (page 11) My experience suggests that having a profession is dependent on having the right caste. Those of the priestly (Brahmin) and academic castes tend to have a profession of some sort, those of the other castes, as a rule, don't as much. This comes through rather strongly when you're sorting through several dozen (or hundred!) bio-datas, looking for a husband for your daughter. The same rule about profession & caste applies here in the US. We merely fool ourselves that caste doesn't exist here, but we are mistaken. (If you're curious, I'm merchant class.) Vani Publications, 224 pages.

	PROFESSIONS: Inclination, Fructification & Career Profile - A.K. Gour, $20.00 Contents: Acknowledgments About the author Foreword Preface Introduction: Karmic purity in professions, the brief exposition of the contents Part 1: Mars dominated professions: 1. Why does a man do a particular job? 2. How to examine inherent inclinations for a particular profession. Five case studies. 3. The closer examination of a horoscope. What is Pad-Lagna? The importance of Amatyakaraka & how to find it. 4. The fructification of inclinations, Navamsha & its importance, Karakamsha & its use. 5 case studies. 5. Astro-biographical study of professions. Numerous examples. 6. Insight into the maturing of an inclination into a profession. Role of planetary influences on 10th house/lord. Part 2: Flowering of careers: 1. "A weak 5th house from lagna promotes career." 2. The llth house syndrome 3. The flowering of careers, with two dasha sequences Part 3: The wages of work: 1. The essentials of the Jaimini system 2. The earning of first salary, with seven illustrated case studies Part 4: The astrology of business: Depth & clarity of classical texts, business propensities of a horoscope, matching of 2, 7, 11 houses & lords the better the business. Part 5: Journalists & authors: 1. Inclinations for a profession 2. Fructification of inclinations, PAC bond of 3, 5, 10 houses & lords 3. Career profiles, of journalist-author, and government servant-author Conclusion Comment: The second edition of a book first published in 1993. It contains 136 case studies, including 6 writers & journalists, 5 police, 6 from the service group, 6 businessmen, 3 politicians, 7 military men, and 3 surgeons. This is an analysis of work as a form of karma & karmic duties, hence the Martial overtones. Alpha Publication, 226 pages.

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