Guest guest Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Dear Sri Mahendraji, Namasthe.Thank you Mahendraji for the very kind and magnanimous words of appreciation.I just wish to bring a point into relief, because being in the SA school, we could all take this ever-available Blessing for granted.Without the Systems Approach of Prof Choudhry, and his guidance and his Blessings at all times, I do not think, I would have been able to embark on that work, in the first instance.Because of the rampant conflicting confusions in Vedic Astrology, I was practically 'blind', when it came to Chart Analysis.Only after the SA, my eyes were spectacularly opened.I still do use some VA sutras, but they are time-tested and very old, and complementary to the SA, but the SA is my basic 'Telescope' and 'Microscope'. It has been my great good fortune that Prof Choudhry, has written a Foreword for my work....I do not know, if I should be saying this personal truth, but I am of such a devotional temperament, that I worship Prof Choudhry, along with my many Masters as God, every day...... Very sincerely, Sankara - suave_finesse SystemsApproachToVedic Astrology Wednesday, September 30, 2009 6:45 AM [systemsApproachToVedic Astrology] Book for students of SATVA During my recent travels to India, I was blessed with the opportunity to meet with Dr. Sankara Bhagavadpada. As learned readers may know, Dr. Bhagavadpada spent 10 years as a nuclear physicist. In 1983, he succumbed to the divine forces and has since been involved in systematic enquiry of spiritual life. Our kind Prof. VKC conferred the title of Jyotish Ratan ( " gem of a astrologer " ) upon him in 2007. While Dr. Bhagavadpada's work in SATVA and SAMVA continues to guide students and improve mankind, I wanted to make sure that seekers are aware of his latest book " Sri Ramana Maharishi's Moksha " published in December 2008. Dr. Bhagavadapada was kind enough to give me a autographed copy which I devoured in a very short span. This 200+ page book's title leads one to believe that it primarily focuses on the great saint Sri Maharishi's life and moksha. While that is certainly the objective of the author, embedded within the construct are some very powerful insights and learning tools for all astrologers. As a beginner, I found it very useful to further my learning. The book starts with highlighting the four spheres (dharma, artha, kama & moksha) of human life. These spheres deal with education, pursuit of wealth, enjoyment and finally withdrawal from the worldly pleasures. Further, the author points out the way the three primary vectors of intention, action and wisdom (ichcha, kriya and gyana shakti) act upon each horoscope. The author touches upon the houses, signs, planets and the elements of analysis in a very elegant fashion. For example, a chart is referred to as a " mansion " & the houses are termed as chambers, with the divisional charts as detailed picture of each house. Such an approach is extremely helpful for beginners such as me. The first 100+ pages of the book are an excellent platform upon which any astrologer can draw some systematic insights and learnings. The next half of the book can be treated as an astrological biography of a great Indian saint's chart. Again, the process and logic of chart rectification, analysis of natal chart, transits and divisional charts is highlighted in an extremely lucid manner. Any good author adds to the existing body of knowledge and advances it for the benefit of mankind. Dr. Bhagavadpada's contribution is important in that he educates us about moksha from the perspective of a great saint. He also highlights (a) that every horoscope reflects the mood of God at the time of birth. The word " malefic " thus has a whole new meaning from such a important perspective. (b) that astrologers should strive to accept the duality and practice spiritual indifference as " nothing is good, nothing is bad " and finally © using the scientific premise of " necessary and sufficient " conditions to analyze certain outcomes. Here, the nuclear physicist in the author applies the same mercurial dexterity into a realm that has not seen such a elegant approach. Needless to say, I was filled with joy after reading such a thoughtful and elegant composition and urge seekers to learn and benefit from this Jyotish Ratan's contribution. Here is an elegant brief video of Dr. Bhagvadpada: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Dear Sankara: I, too, echo your sentiments about the work and character of Professor Choudhry. Like many of you, I studied classical Jyotish for quite some years before discovering Systems' Approach. Now, over the past 12 years, SA has proven itself time and again, chart after chart, day after day. As I've said in the past, those studying and practicing SA will be tomorrow's leading astrologers. P.S. I also want to express my appreciation for your book, dear Sankara. Coincidentally, I picked it up again a couple of days ago and was pleased when Mahendra brought up the subject. Best wishes, David Hawthorne Fairfield, Iowa USA SystemsApproachToVedic Astrology [systemsApproachToVedic Astrology ] On Behalf Of SANKARA BHAGAVADPADA Tuesday, September 29, 2009 9:00 PM SystemsApproachToVedic Astrology Reply: [systemsApproachToVedic Astrology] Book for students of SATVA Dear Sri Mahendraji, Namasthe.Thank you Mahendraji for the very kind and magnanimous words of appreciation.I just wish to bring a point into relief, because being in the SA school, we could all take this ever-available Blessing for granted.Without the Systems Approach of Prof Choudhry, and his guidance and his Blessings at all times, I do not think, I would have been able to embark on that work, in the first instance.Because of the rampant conflicting confusions in Vedic Astrology, I was practically 'blind', when it came to Chart Analysis.Only after the SA, my eyes were spectacularly opened.I still do use some VA sutras, but they are time-tested and very old, and complementary to the SA, but the SA is my basic 'Telescope' and 'Microscope'. It has been my great good fortune that Prof Choudhry, has written a Foreword for my work....I do not know, if I should be saying this personal truth, but I am of such a devotional temperament, that I worship Prof Choudhry, along with my many Masters as God, every day...... Very sincerely, Sankara - suave_finesse SystemsApproachToVedic Astrology Wednesday, September 30, 2009 6:45 AM [systemsApproachToVedic Astrology] Book for students of SATVA During my recent travels to India, I was blessed with the opportunity to meet with Dr. Sankara Bhagavadpada. As learned readers may know, Dr. Bhagavadpada spent 10 years as a nuclear physicist. In 1983, he succumbed to the divine forces and has since been involved in systematic enquiry of spiritual life. Our kind Prof. VKC conferred the title of Jyotish Ratan ( " gem of a astrologer " ) upon him in 2007. While Dr. Bhagavadpada's work in SATVA and SAMVA continues to guide students and improve mankind, I wanted to make sure that seekers are aware of his latest book " Sri Ramana Maharishi's Moksha " published in December 2008. Dr. Bhagavadapada was kind enough to give me a autographed copy which I devoured in a very short span. This 200+ page book's title leads one to believe that it primarily focuses on the great saint Sri Maharishi's life and moksha. While that is certainly the objective of the author, embedded within the construct are some very powerful insights and learning tools for all astrologers. As a beginner, I found it very useful to further my learning. The book starts with highlighting the four spheres (dharma, artha, kama & moksha) of human life. These spheres deal with education, pursuit of wealth, enjoyment and finally withdrawal from the worldly pleasures. Further, the author points out the way the three primary vectors of intention, action and wisdom (ichcha, kriya and gyana shakti) act upon each horoscope. The author touches upon the houses, signs, planets and the elements of analysis in a very elegant fashion. For example, a chart is referred to as a " mansion " & the houses are termed as chambers, with the divisional charts as detailed picture of each house. Such an approach is extremely helpful for beginners such as me. The first 100+ pages of the book are an excellent platform upon which any astrologer can draw some systematic insights and learnings. The next half of the book can be treated as an astrological biography of a great Indian saint's chart. Again, the process and logic of chart rectification, analysis of natal chart, transits and divisional charts is highlighted in an extremely lucid manner. Any good author adds to the existing body of knowledge and advances it for the benefit of mankind. Dr. Bhagavadpada's contribution is important in that he educates us about moksha from the perspective of a great saint. He also highlights (a) that every horoscope reflects the mood of God at the time of birth. The word " malefic " thus has a whole new meaning from such a important perspective. (b) that astrologers should strive to accept the duality and practice spiritual indifference as " nothing is good, nothing is bad " and finally © using the scientific premise of " necessary and sufficient " conditions to analyze certain outcomes. Here, the nuclear physicist in the author applies the same mercurial dexterity into a realm that has not seen such a elegant approach. Needless to say, I was filled with joy after reading such a thoughtful and elegant composition and urge seekers to learn and benefit from this Jyotish Ratan's contribution. Here is an elegant brief video of Dr. Bhagvadpada: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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