Vedic Astrology by Sanjay Rath

Sanjay Rath came to attention with his translation of Jaimini back in the late 1990's. He has since published a number of books. Rath is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering & has been in government service since 1990. He is famous for his researches into the Jaimini system. He belongs to a traditional family of astrologers from Bira Balabhadrapur Sasan village in Puri, Orissa. His grandfather was the late Jagannath Rath.

	COLLECTED PAPERS IN VEDIC ASTROLOGY - Sanjay Rath, $60.00 Contents: Preface; 1. Foundation of Vedic astrology 2. The Badhaka 3. Ghataka Chakra 4. Hora Lagna 5. Sarvatobhadra Chakra 6. Kalpadruma Yoga 7. Panca Mahapurusha Yoga 8. Naksatra, disease & Sula cakra 9. Nadiamsa 10. Manduka dasa & Rudramsa 11. Longevity & death 12. Intrepretation of dreams 13. Predicting rainfall Appendix: The 111 sloka Sarvatobhadra Chakra, in Sanskrit with English transliteration (ie, what it sounds like). There is no translation. Comment: A compilation of lectures given by Sanjay Rath, 2001-2005. The first chapter is introductory. The second, Badhaka, is an harasser or tormentor, including those who use black magic. Chapter 3, Ghataka Cakra, that which kills or slays. In this chapter, Sanjay gives his own birth data, which is 17 August 1963, 21:15:10 (IST), 84E01, 21N28. Among the various examples in this chapter is Adolf Hitler. Chapter 4, Hora Lagna in the various houses. Examples include Rajneesh, Hitler, Mussolini, FDR, Bismark, Tony Blair, 9-11 & Queen Elizabeth II. Chapter 5, Sarvatobhadra Chakra, concerns a grid of 81 squares. There are some nicely printed color graphics in this chapter. Chapter 6, the Kalapadruma Yoga is the yoga of the mighty lord or sovereign power. We again pick up Mr. Hitler, with a diagram how the Nazi swastica differs from an Indian one. Chapter 7, Panca Mahapurusha Yoga, is one of the five planets exalted in a quadrant from the lagna. Hitler is again an example, as are Lincoln, Bill Gates, Mahatma Gandhi & others. Chapter 8 is on Nakshatras & disease. Chapter 9 is on nadi astrology. Rath takes the palm leaves at face value, which frankly makes him a fool. The other meaning of nadiamsa is 1/150th part of a sign (or 1/1800th part of the zodiac), which Rath explores (first time anywhere that I know of). He gives an astrological analysis of B.V. Raman's, K.N. Rao's & P.V.R. Narasimha Rao's charts, as astrologers. Chapter 10 is on the 1/11th divisional chart. Examples are of war, including Hitler's. Chapter 11, Longevity & Death, gives a useful analysis of the traditional rules, as well as the outline of an analysis for George W. Bush, though without conclusions. Chapter 12 is on interpretation of dreams, Chapter 13 on rainfall. While Hitler is hardly the focus of the book, I was surprised to see him mentioned so many times in it. It helps to remember that Indians do not have the same view of him as westerners do. This is an excellent book, very well formatted with many illustrations & photographs. Methinks the price is partly to pay the layout artist. It is worth it. Sagittarius Publications, 385 pages.

	CRUX OF VEDIC ASTROLOGY: Timing of Events - Sanjay Rath, $30.00 Contents: Preface; Introduction; 1. Concepts & predictive principles; 2. Longevity estimation; 3. The ascendant; 4. Second house; 5. Third house; 6. Fourth house; 7. Fifth house; 8. Sixth house; 9. Seventh house; 10. Eighth house; 11. Ninth house; 12. Tenth house; 13. Eleventh house; 14. Twelfth house. Comment: This is a book on how to judge a horoscope by house, complete with many examples, including those of dasa, navamsa & others. Sagar, 589 pages.

	NARAYANA DASA - Sanjay Rath, $16.00 Synopsis: The first book on the Narayama dasa, also known as the Padakrama dasa. The book is comprehensive in scope. Contents, comment. Sagar, 241 pages.

	Jaimini Maharishi's UPADESA SUTRAS - translated by Sanjay Rath, $24.00 Synopsis: Excellent new translation of the Jaimini Sutram, complete with original Sanskrit slokas & many case studies. Contents, comment. Sagar, 421 pages.

	VARGA CHAKRA - Sanjay Rath, $22.00 Contents: Prayer to Guru; Preface; Contents; List of tables; List of charts; Divisional charts, by Sarabani Sarkar; Divisional dignities, by P.V.R. Narasimha Rao; Hora Chakra, by Sanjay Rath; Arudha in divisional charts, by Phyllis Chubb; Vimsamsa (D-20 chart), by Robert Koch; Transits from divisional moon & lagna, by P.V.R. Narasimha Rao; Drekkana (decanate), by G.K. Goel; Suryamsa (D-12 chart), by Gauranga Das; Shastyamsa, by Sanjay Rath; Special lagna in D-charts, by Phyllis Chubb; Siddhamsa, by Sarajit Poddar; Navamsa, by J. Sarat Chander; Shodasamsa - the fortune of luxuries, by Visti Larsen; Saptamsa - the birth of children, by Visti Larsen; Foreign education from Siddhamsa, by Narayan Iyer; Turyamsa, by Visti Larsen; Kaulaka (Shatamsa), by G.K. Goel; Trimsamsa, by Shiv Pujan. Comment: This collection of essays was published for the Vyankatesa Sharma Varga Workshop, held in Hyderabad, India, on December 2 - 10, 2002. It was held under the auspices of the Sri Jagannath Center, which was founded in 1998 by Sanjay Rath. Its objective is the teaching of astrology in the ancient, time-honored tradition of Parasara, Jaimini & other great sages. Sagar, 320 pages.

	VEDIC REMEDIES IN ASTROLOGY - Sanjay Rath, $30.00 Contents: Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Astrology & Deity; 3. Astrological Principles; 4. Mantra Shastra; 5. Compendium of Mantra; 6. Gemology; 7. Case Studies; Appendices: 1. Spiritual Discipline; 2. Yantra; 3. Awakening the Kundalini; 4. Nakshatra & Syllables; 5. Frequently Asked Questions; 6. Rudraksha & Rosary; 7. Vigneshwaroopadesa; References & Bibliography. Comment: In the preface, Rath writes: There was felt a need to consolidate the various types of remedial measures available in Vedic astrology. The scope of remedial measures available is very vast & a system of classification has been attempted based on the predominant guna (nature) of the remedy. The first chapter explains this classification & cautions the astrologer against indulging in black magic & other forms of black tantricism that will only destroy his good karma. Sagar, 451 pages, hardcover.

	VIMSOTTARI & UDU DASAS, Parasara's key to prognostication - Sanjay Rath, $20.00 Contents: Prayer; Preface; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of charts; 1. Jyotish foundation; 2. Nakshatra: The constellations; 3. Dasa applicability; 4. Judgment of results; 5. Vimsottari dasa; 6. Vimsottari variations; 7. Ashtottari dasa; 8. Shodasottari dasa; 9. Dwasasottari dasa; 10. Panchottari dasa; 11. Satabdika dasa; 12. Chaturasiti sama dasa; 13. Dwisaptati sama dasa; 14. Shastyhayani dasa; 15. Shattrimsa sama dasa; 16. Unlocking the vimsottari paradigm; 17. Dasa tables; 18. Frequently asked questions. Comment: In the preface, Rath writes, ....this book is an attempt at explaining some parts of the Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra, at least the chapter related to the dasas. Although seemingly easy, the Vimsottari dasa is the high water mark of Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra. This book goes into the intricacies of the Vimsottari & other nakshatra based planetary dasa (udu dasa) to bring out their need & usage. Often ignored & rejected as "incorrect", these dasas have fallen into disuse due to the effects of the Kali Yuga. With the advent of a very minor satya time cycle of 480 years from 2000 AD (approx), this knowledge is on its way to rejuvenation & shall again become visible for the use of the world. Sagar, 264 pages.

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