Welcome

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Om Gurave Namah--------------------------Dear Jyotisha,

Welcome to the new classroom. I thought that while you all wait for the initial

lessons to be prepared and sent, i will give some FOOD FOR THOUGHT,

Learning Jyotish

"A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.

" - Lao-Tzu (570?-490? BC)

Vedic Astrology is both a science and an art. This study requires many hours of

effort to learn the principles for chart construction and delineation as well

as the various methods employed in prediction. An element of intuition is

involved which has to be developed by reciting the Guru mantra. A qualified

Jyotish teacher called ‘Jyotish Guru’ gives the mantra at a suitable date and

time. The student himself should be qualified to receive this mantra and the

instructions.

Qualifications of a Vedic Astrologer

Harihara in his monumental classic Prasna Marga states that this subject is to

be studied only by Brahmana’s. And who is a Brahmana is defined by Lord Krishna

in the Srimad Bhagavat Gita (on the basis of one’s nature and work) as those who

are pious, calm, self-controlled and seekers of knowledge. These attributes can

be developed by use of the appropriate mantra and the blessings of a qualified

Jyotish Guru. A proper study and practice of this subject leads to good

fortune, merit, salvation, respect in society and even fame. The attributes of

a perfect Vedic Astrologer (called a Daivagya) are as follows:

1. Mastery of the subject of Vedic astrology

2. Knowledge of Mathematics

3. Spiritual and religious by nature

4. Truthful speech and countenance

5. Well versed in Veda’s, Mantra and Tantra.

Daivagyna is the highest level and not everyone can achieve this. It takes many

years of hard work and practice of mantras, learning of the Veda’s, Tapasya

(spiritual practice) etc. So, I guess you are all resolved for this. Best

WishesSanjay Rath