Jyotiṣārṇava

The astrological chart of Rajiv Gandhi, a prominent Indian politician, has long been a subject of debate. Initially, the Astrological Magazine endorsed Kanya Lagna but later revised its position following hypothetical calculations presented by Sri K N Rao, who advocated for Simha Lagna. Sri Rao has introduce many techniques that lack classical validation. In his writings, he frequently employs imaginary D-Charts, which hold no credibility. It is often said that "to err is human," and while all individuals make mistakes, the minor errors made by these esteemed authors have led to significant confusion, particularly for novices who find themselves in a state of uncertainty. The validity of these methods has been questioned, with Prof B J Rao previously addressing these inconsistencies. Nevertheless, the establishment of independent institutions by these authors, which continue to propagate methods contrary to the Arsha Jyotisha system, complicates efforts to promote authentic a...

Kalatra Sthāna, or the 7th Bhāva, represents vivāha (marriage), which is one of the sixteen sanskāras within Sanātan Dharma. While the 7th bhāva encompasses various significations, our primary focus today is to explore the concept of marriage.  I have previously received feedback indicating that the Horā Muktāvali commentary on Brihat Jātaka became easy to comprehend through the Guru-Shishya Samvada. Therefore, this article is structured as a dialogue between a Guru and his students. It features an interactive discussion led by a scholar from the esteemed Kerala tradition, accompanied by his knowledgeable students: Uma, Madhusudan, Shridhar, Medha, Keshav, and Aniruddha. Following an enlightening conversation on Brihat Jātaka, the students have convened around their Guru to delve into the subject of Vivāha, or marriage.  I have endeavored to present this work in a format akin to that of the Nadi Granthas, wherein the student poses inquiries and the Guru provides responses. In ...