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Dear David,

 

Namasthe.It is all God's Grace, coming through Prof Choudhry and his work, to

us.

Thank you also for the thoughtful kind words.Hope all is well in your world.

Very Sincerely,

Sankara

 

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David Hawthorne

SystemsApproachToVedic Astrology

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 7:02 PM

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SATVA

 

 

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

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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

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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: