FAQs - Founder , Branches and Philosophy of Astrology

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Hare krishna,

dear su

u can read sri K N Rao s books on yogis destini and wheel of time and history mistory and wheel of time .May be the names may be slightly differrent ,as i am quoting from memory ,but it discuss the esoteric combinations with chart examples .

all the best

regrds sunil nair

om shreem mahalaxmai namah.

Vedic Astrologyandhealing , "vreality_au" <reality_v wrote:>> Dear Lalit/ Members> > //6. Esoteric Astrology - This branch of astrology deals with the> degree of evolution of the individual whose chart is under> consideration. It is a study of the more subtle, hidden energies that> underlie and influence the phenomenal appearance of our world.//> > Would someone be able to recommend books, etc on the above aspect of> astrology?> > thank you> Su> > > Vedic Astrologyandhealing , "litsol"> mishra.lalit@ wrote:> >> > > > 1. What are the limbs of Vedas> > > > Astrology is probably the oldest knowledge known to mankind. As a> > subject it has survived for more than thousands of years.> > > > Indian astrology rooted in astrology can be traced back to the Vedic> > literature, the oldest literature in the world> > > > There are six anga (limbs) of Vedas:> > > > * Siksha> > * Chhandas> > * Vyakarana> > * Nirukta> > * Jyotish> > * Kalpa> > > > Astrology is considered the eyes of the Vedas.> > > > 2. Who are its founders?> > > > According to Bhattotpala, the Sun God is the first author of Astrology,> > It is said that astrology was propounded by eighteen eminent Rishis.> > They are:> > > > 1. Surya> > > > 7. Kashyapa> > > > 13. Lomash> > > > 2. Pitamaha> > > > 8. Narada> > > > 14. Paulash> > > > 3. Vyas> > > > 9. Garga> > > > 15. Chyavan> > > > 4. Vashishtha> > > > 10. Maricha> > > > 16. Yavana> > > > 5. Atri> > > > 11. Manu> > > > 17. Bhrigu> > > > 6. Parashar> > > > 12. Angira> > > > 18. Shaunaka> > > > 3. What are the branches of Astrology?> > > > Astrology has been broadly divided into three divisions:> > > > 1. Siddhanta or Ganita - It deals with the calculation of Grahas> > positions. Nowadays, it is known as astronomy.> > > > 2. Samhita - This comprises mundane astrology and various other> > prognostic materials such as sakuna (omens) etc.> > > > 3. Hora - It is concerned with the life of human beings.> > > > Taking into consideration modern trends and tastes, astrology can be> > further divided into the following minor branches:> > > > 1. Jataka or Natal Astrology - It deals with the birth moment and the> > interpretation of planetary motions and their angular relationship to> > the earth in terms of human characteristics, behaviour and activities.> > > > 2. Prasna or Horary Astrology - It deals with the casting of a chart for> > the birth of a question, idea, or event that seeks resolution.> > > > 3. Muhurta or Election Astrology - It attempts to choose the most> > auspicious moment for commencing any new undertaking or function.> > > > 4. Medical Astrology - This branch of Natal Astrology is concerned with> > health and the physical strength/weakness areas of sensitivity etc. in> > the body.> > > > 5. Corporate Astrology - It deals with the finance of companies.> > > > 6. Esoteric Astrology - This branch of astrology deals with the degree> > of evolution of the individual whose chart is under consideration. It is> > a study of the more subtle, hidden energies that underlie and influence> > the phenomenal appearance of our world.> > > > 7. Mundance or Judicial Astrology - It literally means "astrology of the> > world ". It refers to the influence of planets on the masses, cities or> > countries. The prediction of natural and political calamities such as> > famines, floods, cyclones, fires, lightning. earthquakes, political> > upheavals and holocausts.> > > > 8. Meteorological Astrology - It uses astronomical information to> > understand and predict weather conditions.> > > > 9. Agricultural Astrology - It is the application of astrology to> > planting and harvesting crops.> > > > 10. Remedial Astrology - It deals with interpersonal relationship among> > various human beings> > > > 4. What is the philosophy of Astrology?> > > > The discipline of astrology is founded on the doctrine of Karma and> > Reincarnation. The "Doctrine of Karma " is an occult law of cause and> > effect - we are reaping in this life what we have sown in our past life.> > > > In fact "Destiny" is nothing but the composite fruit of one's own> > actions during previous lives. Astrology is a science, which depicts an> > individual's destiny pattern with a particular set of planetary> > conditions in birth chart. In other words, our destiny has been brought> > about by the exercise of freewill in the past.> > > > 5. Why should we study Astrology?> > > > We are neither utterly bound, nor on the other hand are we entirely> > free. Within inexorable destiny, there is option and room for the> > operation of free will. Astrology can be a valuable aid in not only> > knowing our destiny and its present implications but also a guide in> > achieving final liberation.> > > > 6. Do planets and stars really have any effect on the lives of> > individuals and nations?> > > > Yes. Though it is not possible to verify planetary influences in the> > same manner in which physical science verify facts; but the repeated> > occurrence of a particular phenomenon at a given set of astrological> > conditions did make it possible to ascertain the nature of planetary> > effects on humans.> > > > 7. Is Astrology a science?> > > > Jyotish has its base in Astronomy, which is generally accepted as the> > science of stars and planets. The predictive aspect of astrology is a> > science, in the sense that it is a systematic, organized and formulated> > knowledge. However, the mechanism of influence of planetary movement on> > terrestrial phenomena, has not yet been demonstrated by "methodology" or> > any known scientific apparatus. Its validity can be established with the> > help of statistical evidences.> > > > British astronomer Percy Seymour in his book "Astrology: The Evidence of> > Science" has put forth a scientific theory of planetary influence.> > > > 8. If Astrology is a science, how can prediction go wrong?> > > > Very often, we find that predictions go wrong. At times the remedial> > measures suggested by astrologers do not produce the desired result. It> > is just like the diagnosis going wrong at times, or a certain treatment> > failing. But, in spite of such failures, medical science is not declared> > unscientific. If we go deeper into the study, in order to find out why> > predictions fail, we find the fault does not lie with the 'science of> > astrology' but with the 'persons' who have made the prediction. In this> > respect our ancient seers and sages laid down the qualifications that> > any astrologer should possess.> > > > 9.What are the basic qualifications of an astrologer?> > > > 1. An astrologer must have acquired sufficient knowledge of astronomy.> > He should be good in mathematical calculations. He should be able to> > visualize planet's effect on life as per accumulation of karma.> > > > 2. He should study the various original books on astrology propounded by> > our sages and also books published by modern scholars.> > > > 3. An astrologer must be truthful, virtuous and noble in words, deeds> > and in his behaviour. This ethical discipline is necessary for attaining> > inner poise, which is an aid to keep concentration that generates> > intuitive understanding. Self discipline and a detached and objective> > approach are, thus necessary for correct interpretations of horoscopic> > charts.> > > > 4. An astrologer by his upasana and sadhana (various observances of> > devotional and spiritual ethics and practices) has to develop a kind of> > sixth sense.> > > > 5. In assessing astrological forecast, an astrologer must bear in mind,> > the limitations of the human brain, as well as the scope and limitations> > of the various sciences.> >>

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Dear Sunilji

Thank you again for your kind reply.

 

warm rdgs

Su

 

Vedic Astrologyandhealing , " sunil nair "

<astro_tellerkerala wrote:

>

>

> Hare krishna,

>

> dear su

>

> u can read sri K N Rao s books on yogis destini and wheel of time and

> history mistory and wheel of time .May be the names may be slightly

> differrent ,as i am quoting from memory ,but it discuss the esoteric

> combinations with chart examples .

>

> all the best

>

> regrds sunil nair

>

> om shreem mahalaxmai namah.

>

>

> Vedic Astrologyandhealing , " vreality_au "

> <reality_v@> wrote:

> >

> > Dear Lalit/ Members

> >

> > //6. Esoteric Astrology - This branch of astrology deals with the

> > degree of evolution of the individual whose chart is under

> > consideration. It is a study of the more subtle, hidden energies that

> > underlie and influence the phenomenal appearance of our world.//

> >

> > Would someone be able to recommend books, etc on the above aspect of

> > astrology?

> >

> > thank you

> > Su

> >

> >

> > Vedic Astrologyandhealing , " litsol "

> > mishra.lalit@ wrote:

> > >

> > >

> > > 1. What are the limbs of Vedas

> > >

> > > Astrology is probably the oldest knowledge known to mankind. As a

> > > subject it has survived for more than thousands of years.

> > >

> > > Indian astrology rooted in astrology can be traced back to the Vedic

> > > literature, the oldest literature in the world

> > >

> > > There are six anga (limbs) of Vedas:

> > >

> > > * Siksha

> > > * Chhandas

> > > * Vyakarana

> > > * Nirukta

> > > * Jyotish

> > > * Kalpa

> > >

> > > Astrology is considered the eyes of the Vedas.

> > >

> > > 2. Who are its founders?

> > >

> > > According to Bhattotpala, the Sun God is the first author of

> Astrology,

> > > It is said that astrology was propounded by eighteen eminent Rishis.

> > > They are:

> > >

> > > 1. Surya

> > >

> > > 7. Kashyapa

> > >

> > > 13. Lomash

> > >

> > > 2. Pitamaha

> > >

> > > 8. Narada

> > >

> > > 14. Paulash

> > >

> > > 3. Vyas

> > >

> > > 9. Garga

> > >

> > > 15. Chyavan

> > >

> > > 4. Vashishtha

> > >

> > > 10. Maricha

> > >

> > > 16. Yavana

> > >

> > > 5. Atri

> > >

> > > 11. Manu

> > >

> > > 17. Bhrigu

> > >

> > > 6. Parashar

> > >

> > > 12. Angira

> > >

> > > 18. Shaunaka

> > >

> > > 3. What are the branches of Astrology?

> > >

> > > Astrology has been broadly divided into three divisions:

> > >

> > > 1. Siddhanta or Ganita - It deals with the calculation of Grahas

> > > positions. Nowadays, it is known as astronomy.

> > >

> > > 2. Samhita - This comprises mundane astrology and various other

> > > prognostic materials such as sakuna (omens) etc.

> > >

> > > 3. Hora - It is concerned with the life of human beings.

> > >

> > > Taking into consideration modern trends and tastes, astrology can be

> > > further divided into the following minor branches:

> > >

> > > 1. Jataka or Natal Astrology - It deals with the birth moment and

> the

> > > interpretation of planetary motions and their angular relationship

> to

> > > the earth in terms of human characteristics, behaviour and

> activities.

> > >

> > > 2. Prasna or Horary Astrology - It deals with the casting of a chart

> for

> > > the birth of a question, idea, or event that seeks resolution.

> > >

> > > 3. Muhurta or Election Astrology - It attempts to choose the most

> > > auspicious moment for commencing any new undertaking or function.

> > >

> > > 4. Medical Astrology - This branch of Natal Astrology is concerned

> with

> > > health and the physical strength/weakness areas of sensitivity etc.

> in

> > > the body.

> > >

> > > 5. Corporate Astrology - It deals with the finance of companies.

> > >

> > > 6. Esoteric Astrology - This branch of astrology deals with the

> degree

> > > of evolution of the individual whose chart is under consideration.

> It is

> > > a study of the more subtle, hidden energies that underlie and

> influence

> > > the phenomenal appearance of our world.

> > >

> > > 7. Mundance or Judicial Astrology - It literally means " astrology of

> the

> > > world " . It refers to the influence of planets on the masses, cities

> or

> > > countries. The prediction of natural and political calamities such

> as

> > > famines, floods, cyclones, fires, lightning. earthquakes, political

> > > upheavals and holocausts.

> > >

> > > 8. Meteorological Astrology - It uses astronomical information to

> > > understand and predict weather conditions.

> > >

> > > 9. Agricultural Astrology - It is the application of astrology to

> > > planting and harvesting crops.

> > >

> > > 10. Remedial Astrology - It deals with interpersonal relationship

> among

> > > various human beings

> > >

> > > 4. What is the philosophy of Astrology?

> > >

> > > The discipline of astrology is founded on the doctrine of Karma and

> > > Reincarnation. The " Doctrine of Karma " is an occult law of cause

> and

> > > effect - we are reaping in this life what we have sown in our past

> life.

> > >

> > > In fact " Destiny " is nothing but the composite fruit of one's own

> > > actions during previous lives. Astrology is a science, which depicts

> an

> > > individual's destiny pattern with a particular set of planetary

> > > conditions in birth chart. In other words, our destiny has been

> brought

> > > about by the exercise of freewill in the past.

> > >

> > > 5. Why should we study Astrology?

> > >

> > > We are neither utterly bound, nor on the other hand are we entirely

> > > free. Within inexorable destiny, there is option and room for the

> > > operation of free will. Astrology can be a valuable aid in not only

> > > knowing our destiny and its present implications but also a guide in

> > > achieving final liberation.

> > >

> > > 6. Do planets and stars really have any effect on the lives of

> > > individuals and nations?

> > >

> > > Yes. Though it is not possible to verify planetary influences in the

> > > same manner in which physical science verify facts; but the repeated

> > > occurrence of a particular phenomenon at a given set of astrological

> > > conditions did make it possible to ascertain the nature of planetary

> > > effects on humans.

> > >

> > > 7. Is Astrology a science?

> > >

> > > Jyotish has its base in Astronomy, which is generally accepted as

> the

> > > science of stars and planets. The predictive aspect of astrology is

> a

> > > science, in the sense that it is a systematic, organized and

> formulated

> > > knowledge. However, the mechanism of influence of planetary movement

> on

> > > terrestrial phenomena, has not yet been demonstrated by

> " methodology " or

> > > any known scientific apparatus. Its validity can be established with

> the

> > > help of statistical evidences.

> > >

> > > British astronomer Percy Seymour in his book " Astrology: The

> Evidence of

> > > Science " has put forth a scientific theory of planetary influence.

> > >

> > > 8. If Astrology is a science, how can prediction go wrong?

> > >

> > > Very often, we find that predictions go wrong. At times the remedial

> > > measures suggested by astrologers do not produce the desired result.

> It

> > > is just like the diagnosis going wrong at times, or a certain

> treatment

> > > failing. But, in spite of such failures, medical science is not

> declared

> > > unscientific. If we go deeper into the study, in order to find out

> why

> > > predictions fail, we find the fault does not lie with the 'science

> of

> > > astrology' but with the 'persons' who have made the prediction. In

> this

> > > respect our ancient seers and sages laid down the qualifications

> that

> > > any astrologer should possess.

> > >

> > > 9.What are the basic qualifications of an astrologer?

> > >

> > > 1. An astrologer must have acquired sufficient knowledge of

> astronomy.

> > > He should be good in mathematical calculations. He should be able to

> > > visualize planet's effect on life as per accumulation of karma.

> > >

> > > 2. He should study the various original books on astrology

> propounded by

> > > our sages and also books published by modern scholars.

> > >

> > > 3. An astrologer must be truthful, virtuous and noble in words,

> deeds

> > > and in his behaviour. This ethical discipline is necessary for

> attaining

> > > inner poise, which is an aid to keep concentration that generates

> > > intuitive understanding. Self discipline and a detached and

> objective

> > > approach are, thus necessary for correct interpretations of

> horoscopic

> > > charts.

> > >

> > > 4. An astrologer by his upasana and sadhana (various observances of

> > > devotional and spiritual ethics and practices) has to develop a kind

> of

> > > sixth sense.

> > >

> > > 5. In assessing astrological forecast, an astrologer must bear in

> mind,

> > > the limitations of the human brain, as well as the scope and

> limitations

> > > of the various sciences.

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

hare ramakrishna,

om namo narayanaya,

dear su ,

yes ,i lov to answer your posts as u r here for more experince than other s who is limited their study to their own charts and even after years never progessed .

with very warm regrds

sunil nair

om shreem mahalaxmai namah.

Vedic Astrologyandhealing , "vreality_au" <reality_v wrote:>> Dear Sunilji> Thank you again for your kind reply.> > warm rdgs> Su> > Vedic Astrologyandhealing , "sunil nair"> astro_tellerkerala@ wrote:> >> > > > Hare krishna,> > > > dear su> > > > u can read sri K N Rao s books on yogis destini and wheel of time and> > history mistory and wheel of time .May be the names may be slightly> > differrent ,as i am quoting from memory ,but it discuss the esoteric> > combinations with chart examples .> > > > all the best> > > > regrds sunil nair> > > > om shreem mahalaxmai namah.> > > > > > Vedic Astrologyandhealing , "vreality_au"> > <reality_v@> wrote:> > >> > > Dear Lalit/ Members> > >> > > //6. Esoteric Astrology - This branch of astrology deals with the> > > degree of evolution of the individual whose chart is under> > > consideration. It is a study of the more subtle, hidden energies that> > > underlie and influence the phenomenal appearance of our world.//> > >> > > Would someone be able to recommend books, etc on the above aspect of> > > astrology?> > >> > > thank you> > > Su> > >> > >> > > Vedic Astrologyandhealing , "litsol"> > > mishra.lalit@ wrote:> > > >> > > >> > > > 1. What are the limbs of Vedas> > > >> > > > Astrology is probably the oldest knowledge known to mankind. As a> > > > subject it has survived for more than thousands of years.> > > >> > > > Indian astrology rooted in astrology can be traced back to the Vedic> > > > literature, the oldest literature in the world> > > >> > > > There are six anga (limbs) of Vedas:> > > >> > > > * Siksha> > > > * Chhandas> > > > * Vyakarana> > > > * Nirukta> > > > * Jyotish> > > > * Kalpa> > > >> > > > Astrology is considered the eyes of the Vedas.> > > >> > > > 2. Who are its founders?> > > >> > > > According to Bhattotpala, the Sun God is the first author of> > Astrology,> > > > It is said that astrology was propounded by eighteen eminent Rishis.> > > > They are:> > > >> > > > 1. Surya> > > >> > > > 7. Kashyapa> > > >> > > > 13. Lomash> > > >> > > > 2. Pitamaha> > > >> > > > 8. Narada> > > >> > > > 14. Paulash> > > >> > > > 3. Vyas> > > >> > > > 9. Garga> > > >> > > > 15. Chyavan> > > >> > > > 4. Vashishtha> > > >> > > > 10. Maricha> > > >> > > > 16. Yavana> > > >> > > > 5. Atri> > > >> > > > 11. Manu> > > >> > > > 17. Bhrigu> > > >> > > > 6. Parashar> > > >> > > > 12. Angira> > > >> > > > 18. Shaunaka> > > >> > > > 3. What are the branches of Astrology?> > > >> > > > Astrology has been broadly divided into three divisions:> > > >> > > > 1. Siddhanta or Ganita - It deals with the calculation of Grahas> > > > positions. Nowadays, it is known as astronomy.> > > >> > > > 2. Samhita - This comprises mundane astrology and various other> > > > prognostic materials such as sakuna (omens) etc.> > > >> > > > 3. Hora - It is concerned with the life of human beings.> > > >> > > > Taking into consideration modern trends and tastes, astrology can be> > > > further divided into the following minor branches:> > > >> > > > 1. Jataka or Natal Astrology - It deals with the birth moment and> > the> > > > interpretation of planetary motions and their angular relationship> > to> > > > the earth in terms of human characteristics, behaviour and> > activities.> > > >> > > > 2. Prasna or Horary Astrology - It deals with the casting of a chart> > for> > > > the birth of a question, idea, or event that seeks resolution.> > > >> > > > 3. Muhurta or Election Astrology - It attempts to choose the most> > > > auspicious moment for commencing any new undertaking or function.> > > >> > > > 4. Medical Astrology - This branch of Natal Astrology is concerned> > with> > > > health and the physical strength/weakness areas of sensitivity etc.> > in> > > > the body.> > > >> > > > 5. Corporate Astrology - It deals with the finance of companies.> > > >> > > > 6. Esoteric Astrology - This branch of astrology deals with the> > degree> > > > of evolution of the individual whose chart is under consideration.> > It is> > > > a study of the more subtle, hidden energies that underlie and> > influence> > > > the phenomenal appearance of our world.> > > >> > > > 7. Mundance or Judicial Astrology - It literally means "astrology of> > the> > > > world ". It refers to the influence of planets on the masses, cities> > or> > > > countries. The prediction of natural and political calamities such> > as> > > > famines, floods, cyclones, fires, lightning. earthquakes, political> > > > upheavals and holocausts.> > > >> > > > 8. Meteorological Astrology - It uses astronomical information to> > > > understand and predict weather conditions.> > > >> > > > 9. Agricultural Astrology - It is the application of astrology to> > > > planting and harvesting crops.> > > >> > > > 10. Remedial Astrology - It deals with interpersonal relationship> > among> > > > various human beings> > > >> > > > 4. What is the philosophy of Astrology?> > > >> > > > The discipline of astrology is founded on the doctrine of Karma and> > > > Reincarnation. The "Doctrine of Karma " is an occult law of cause> > and> > > > effect - we are reaping in this life what we have sown in our past> > life.> > > >> > > > In fact "Destiny" is nothing but the composite fruit of one's own> > > > actions during previous lives. Astrology is a science, which depicts> > an> > > > individual's destiny pattern with a particular set of planetary> > > > conditions in birth chart. In other words, our destiny has been> > brought> > > > about by the exercise of freewill in the past.> > > >> > > > 5. Why should we study Astrology?> > > >> > > > We are neither utterly bound, nor on the other hand are we entirely> > > > free. Within inexorable destiny, there is option and room for the> > > > operation of free will. Astrology can be a valuable aid in not only> > > > knowing our destiny and its present implications but also a guide in> > > > achieving final liberation.> > > >> > > > 6. Do planets and stars really have any effect on the lives of> > > > individuals and nations?> > > >> > > > Yes. Though it is not possible to verify planetary influences in the> > > > same manner in which physical science verify facts; but the repeated> > > > occurrence of a particular phenomenon at a given set of astrological> > > > conditions did make it possible to ascertain the nature of planetary> > > > effects on humans.> > > >> > > > 7. Is Astrology a science?> > > >> > > > Jyotish has its base in Astronomy, which is generally accepted as> > the> > > > science of stars and planets. The predictive aspect of astrology is> > a> > > > science, in the sense that it is a systematic, organized and> > formulated> > > > knowledge. However, the mechanism of influence of planetary movement> > on> > > > terrestrial phenomena, has not yet been demonstrated by> > "methodology" or> > > > any known scientific apparatus. Its validity can be established with> > the> > > > help of statistical evidences.> > > >> > > > British astronomer Percy Seymour in his book "Astrology: The> > Evidence of> > > > Science" has put forth a scientific theory of planetary influence.> > > >> > > > 8. If Astrology is a science, how can prediction go wrong?> > > >> > > > Very often, we find that predictions go wrong. At times the remedial> > > > measures suggested by astrologers do not produce the desired result.> > It> > > > is just like the diagnosis going wrong at times, or a certain> > treatment> > > > failing. But, in spite of such failures, medical science is not> > declared> > > > unscientific. If we go deeper into the study, in order to find out> > why> > > > predictions fail, we find the fault does not lie with the 'science> > of> > > > astrology' but with the 'persons' who have made the prediction. In> > this> > > > respect our ancient seers and sages laid down the qualifications> > that> > > > any astrologer should possess.> > > >> > > > 9.What are the basic qualifications of an astrologer?> > > >> > > > 1. An astrologer must have acquired sufficient knowledge of> > astronomy.> > > > He should be good in mathematical calculations. He should be able to> > > > visualize planet's effect on life as per accumulation of karma.> > > >> > > > 2. He should study the various original books on astrology> > propounded by> > > > our sages and also books published by modern scholars.> > > >> > > > 3. An astrologer must be truthful, virtuous and noble in words,> > deeds> > > > and in his behaviour. This ethical discipline is necessary for> > attaining> > > > inner poise, which is an aid to keep concentration that generates> > > > intuitive understanding. Self discipline and a detached and> > objective> > > > approach are, thus necessary for correct interpretations of> > horoscopic> > > > charts.> > > >> > > > 4. An astrologer by his upasana and sadhana (various observances of> > > > devotional and spiritual ethics and practices) has to develop a kind> > of> > > > sixth sense.> > > >> > > > 5. In assessing astrological forecast, an astrologer must bear in> > mind,> > > > the limitations of the human brain, as well as the scope and> > limitations> > > > of the various sciences.> > > >> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

oh Sunilji ..now you have made me nervous LOL..cos I worry that'll

disappoint you!

But I do appreciate your replies...its sometimes difficult to get a

reply on forums and I appreciate anyone who takes the trouble to reply.

 

thank you

luv

Su

 

 

Vedic Astrologyandhealing , " sunil nair "

<astro_tellerkerala wrote:

>

>

> hare ramakrishna,

>

> om namo narayanaya,

>

> dear su ,

>

> yes ,i lov to answer your posts as u r here for more experince than

> other s who is limited their study to their own charts and even after

> years never progessed .

>

> with very warm regrds

>

> sunil nair

>

> om shreem mahalaxmai namah.

>

>

> Vedic Astrologyandhealing , " vreality_au "

> <reality_v@> wrote:

> >

> > Dear Sunilji

> > Thank you again for your kind reply.

> >

> > warm rdgs

> > Su

> >

> > Vedic Astrologyandhealing , " sunil nair "

> > astro_tellerkerala@ wrote:

> > >

> > >

> > > Hare krishna,

> > >

> > > dear su

> > >

> > > u can read sri K N Rao s books on yogis destini and wheel of time

> and

> > > history mistory and wheel of time .May be the names may be slightly

> > > differrent ,as i am quoting from memory ,but it discuss the esoteric

> > > combinations with chart examples .

> > >

> > > all the best

> > >

> > > regrds sunil nair

> > >

> > > om shreem mahalaxmai namah.

> > >

> > >

> > > Vedic Astrologyandhealing , " vreality_au "

> > > <reality_v@> wrote:

> > > >

> > > > Dear Lalit/ Members

> > > >

> > > > //6. Esoteric Astrology - This branch of astrology deals with the

> > > > degree of evolution of the individual whose chart is under

> > > > consideration. It is a study of the more subtle, hidden energies

> that

> > > > underlie and influence the phenomenal appearance of our world.//

> > > >

> > > > Would someone be able to recommend books, etc on the above aspect

> of

> > > > astrology?

> > > >

> > > > thank you

> > > > Su

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Vedic Astrologyandhealing , " litsol "

> > > > mishra.lalit@ wrote:

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > 1. What are the limbs of Vedas

> > > > >

> > > > > Astrology is probably the oldest knowledge known to mankind. As

> a

> > > > > subject it has survived for more than thousands of years.

> > > > >

> > > > > Indian astrology rooted in astrology can be traced back to the

> Vedic

> > > > > literature, the oldest literature in the world

> > > > >

> > > > > There are six anga (limbs) of Vedas:

> > > > >

> > > > > * Siksha

> > > > > * Chhandas

> > > > > * Vyakarana

> > > > > * Nirukta

> > > > > * Jyotish

> > > > > * Kalpa

> > > > >

> > > > > Astrology is considered the eyes of the Vedas.

> > > > >

> > > > > 2. Who are its founders?

> > > > >

> > > > > According to Bhattotpala, the Sun God is the first author of

> > > Astrology,

> > > > > It is said that astrology was propounded by eighteen eminent

> Rishis.

> > > > > They are:

> > > > >

> > > > > 1. Surya

> > > > >

> > > > > 7. Kashyapa

> > > > >

> > > > > 13. Lomash

> > > > >

> > > > > 2. Pitamaha

> > > > >

> > > > > 8. Narada

> > > > >

> > > > > 14. Paulash

> > > > >

> > > > > 3. Vyas

> > > > >

> > > > > 9. Garga

> > > > >

> > > > > 15. Chyavan

> > > > >

> > > > > 4. Vashishtha

> > > > >

> > > > > 10. Maricha

> > > > >

> > > > > 16. Yavana

> > > > >

> > > > > 5. Atri

> > > > >

> > > > > 11. Manu

> > > > >

> > > > > 17. Bhrigu

> > > > >

> > > > > 6. Parashar

> > > > >

> > > > > 12. Angira

> > > > >

> > > > > 18. Shaunaka

> > > > >

> > > > > 3. What are the branches of Astrology?

> > > > >

> > > > > Astrology has been broadly divided into three divisions:

> > > > >

> > > > > 1. Siddhanta or Ganita - It deals with the calculation of Grahas

> > > > > positions. Nowadays, it is known as astronomy.

> > > > >

> > > > > 2. Samhita - This comprises mundane astrology and various other

> > > > > prognostic materials such as sakuna (omens) etc.

> > > > >

> > > > > 3. Hora - It is concerned with the life of human beings.

> > > > >

> > > > > Taking into consideration modern trends and tastes, astrology

> can be

> > > > > further divided into the following minor branches:

> > > > >

> > > > > 1. Jataka or Natal Astrology - It deals with the birth moment

> and

> > > the

> > > > > interpretation of planetary motions and their angular

> relationship

> > > to

> > > > > the earth in terms of human characteristics, behaviour and

> > > activities.

> > > > >

> > > > > 2. Prasna or Horary Astrology - It deals with the casting of a

> chart

> > > for

> > > > > the birth of a question, idea, or event that seeks resolution.

> > > > >

> > > > > 3. Muhurta or Election Astrology - It attempts to choose the

> most

> > > > > auspicious moment for commencing any new undertaking or

> function.

> > > > >

> > > > > 4. Medical Astrology - This branch of Natal Astrology is

> concerned

> > > with

> > > > > health and the physical strength/weakness areas of sensitivity

> etc.

> > > in

> > > > > the body.

> > > > >

> > > > > 5. Corporate Astrology - It deals with the finance of companies.

> > > > >

> > > > > 6. Esoteric Astrology - This branch of astrology deals with the

> > > degree

> > > > > of evolution of the individual whose chart is under

> consideration.

> > > It is

> > > > > a study of the more subtle, hidden energies that underlie and

> > > influence

> > > > > the phenomenal appearance of our world.

> > > > >

> > > > > 7. Mundance or Judicial Astrology - It literally means

> " astrology of

> > > the

> > > > > world " . It refers to the influence of planets on the masses,

> cities

> > > or

> > > > > countries. The prediction of natural and political calamities

> such

> > > as

> > > > > famines, floods, cyclones, fires, lightning. earthquakes,

> political

> > > > > upheavals and holocausts.

> > > > >

> > > > > 8. Meteorological Astrology - It uses astronomical information

> to

> > > > > understand and predict weather conditions.

> > > > >

> > > > > 9. Agricultural Astrology - It is the application of astrology

> to

> > > > > planting and harvesting crops.

> > > > >

> > > > > 10. Remedial Astrology - It deals with interpersonal

> relationship

> > > among

> > > > > various human beings

> > > > >

> > > > > 4. What is the philosophy of Astrology?

> > > > >

> > > > > The discipline of astrology is founded on the doctrine of Karma

> and

> > > > > Reincarnation. The " Doctrine of Karma " is an occult law of

> cause

> > > and

> > > > > effect - we are reaping in this life what we have sown in our

> past

> > > life.

> > > > >

> > > > > In fact " Destiny " is nothing but the composite fruit of one's

> own

> > > > > actions during previous lives. Astrology is a science, which

> depicts

> > > an

> > > > > individual's destiny pattern with a particular set of planetary

> > > > > conditions in birth chart. In other words, our destiny has been

> > > brought

> > > > > about by the exercise of freewill in the past.

> > > > >

> > > > > 5. Why should we study Astrology?

> > > > >

> > > > > We are neither utterly bound, nor on the other hand are we

> entirely

> > > > > free. Within inexorable destiny, there is option and room for

> the

> > > > > operation of free will. Astrology can be a valuable aid in not

> only

> > > > > knowing our destiny and its present implications but also a

> guide in

> > > > > achieving final liberation.

> > > > >

> > > > > 6. Do planets and stars really have any effect on the lives of

> > > > > individuals and nations?

> > > > >

> > > > > Yes. Though it is not possible to verify planetary influences in

> the

> > > > > same manner in which physical science verify facts; but the

> repeated

> > > > > occurrence of a particular phenomenon at a given set of

> astrological

> > > > > conditions did make it possible to ascertain the nature of

> planetary

> > > > > effects on humans.

> > > > >

> > > > > 7. Is Astrology a science?

> > > > >

> > > > > Jyotish has its base in Astronomy, which is generally accepted

> as

> > > the

> > > > > science of stars and planets. The predictive aspect of astrology

> is

> > > a

> > > > > science, in the sense that it is a systematic, organized and

> > > formulated

> > > > > knowledge. However, the mechanism of influence of planetary

> movement

> > > on

> > > > > terrestrial phenomena, has not yet been demonstrated by

> > > " methodology " or

> > > > > any known scientific apparatus. Its validity can be established

> with

> > > the

> > > > > help of statistical evidences.

> > > > >

> > > > > British astronomer Percy Seymour in his book " Astrology: The

> > > Evidence of

> > > > > Science " has put forth a scientific theory of planetary

> influence.

> > > > >

> > > > > 8. If Astrology is a science, how can prediction go wrong?

> > > > >

> > > > > Very often, we find that predictions go wrong. At times the

> remedial

> > > > > measures suggested by astrologers do not produce the desired

> result.

> > > It

> > > > > is just like the diagnosis going wrong at times, or a certain

> > > treatment

> > > > > failing. But, in spite of such failures, medical science is not

> > > declared

> > > > > unscientific. If we go deeper into the study, in order to find

> out

> > > why

> > > > > predictions fail, we find the fault does not lie with the

> 'science

> > > of

> > > > > astrology' but with the 'persons' who have made the prediction.

> In

> > > this

> > > > > respect our ancient seers and sages laid down the qualifications

> > > that

> > > > > any astrologer should possess.

> > > > >

> > > > > 9.What are the basic qualifications of an astrologer?

> > > > >

> > > > > 1. An astrologer must have acquired sufficient knowledge of

> > > astronomy.

> > > > > He should be good in mathematical calculations. He should be

> able to

> > > > > visualize planet's effect on life as per accumulation of karma.

> > > > >

> > > > > 2. He should study the various original books on astrology

> > > propounded by

> > > > > our sages and also books published by modern scholars.

> > > > >

> > > > > 3. An astrologer must be truthful, virtuous and noble in words,

> > > deeds

> > > > > and in his behaviour. This ethical discipline is necessary for

> > > attaining

> > > > > inner poise, which is an aid to keep concentration that

> generates

> > > > > intuitive understanding. Self discipline and a detached and

> > > objective

> > > > > approach are, thus necessary for correct interpretations of

> > > horoscopic

> > > > > charts.

> > > > >

> > > > > 4. An astrologer by his upasana and sadhana (various observances

> of

> > > > > devotional and spiritual ethics and practices) has to develop a

> kind

> > > of

> > > > > sixth sense.

> > > > >

> > > > > 5. In assessing astrological forecast, an astrologer must bear

> in

> > > mind,

> > > > > the limitations of the human brain, as well as the scope and

> > > limitations

> > > > > of the various sciences.

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>