Jyotiṣārṇava

Matsya Purāṇa provides a detailed description of Navagraha. It has been provided here for the benefit of sincere seekers. Image Source: Pinterest. पद्मासनः पद्मकरः पद्मगर्भः समद्युतिः। सप्ताश्वः सप्तरज्जुश्च द्विभुजः स्यात् सदारविः ॥ Sūrya — Sūrya is seated in Padmāsana and holds two lotuses in his two hands, his radiance is similar to that of the inner part of a lotus, he rides a chariot driven by seven horses and seven reins. चन्द्रमा श्वेतः श्वेताम्बरधरः श्वेताश्चः श्वेतवाहनः। गदापाणिर्द्विबाहुश्च कर्तव्यो वरदः शशी ॥ Candra — Candra is white in complexion, dressed in white robes, seated on a chariot driven by white horses, carries a mace and Vara Mudrā in his hands. रक्तमाल्याम्बरधरः शक्तिशूलगदाधरः। चतुर्भुजः रक्तरोमा वरदः स्याद् धरासुतः ॥ Kuja — Kuja wears a garland of red coloured flowers, red clothes, his body hair is red in colour, is with four arms adorned with spear, trident, mace and Vara Mudrā. पीतमाल्याम्बरधरः कर्णिकारसमद्युतिः। खड्गचर्मगदापाणिः सिंहस्थो वरदो बुधः ॥ Budha...

बृहज्जातक, एक महत्वपूर्ण ज्योतिषीय ग्रंथ, अपने प्रथम श्लोक में नवग्रहों, द्वादश राशियों, द्वादश भावों और सत्ताईस नक्षत्रों का संक्षिप्त विवरण प्रदान करता है। अतः यह ग्रंथ सभी के लिए नहीं है। इस ग्रंथ का अध्ययन गुरू के मार्गदर्शन में या भाष्यों-व्याख्याओं के आधार से करना उचित है। मेरा विशेष अनुभव रहा है की कुछ लोग बृहज्जातक का अनुवाद पढ़कर स्वयं को भारतीय ज्योतिष शास्त्र का विद्वान समझते है। आङ्ग्ल भाषा में उपलब्ध कोई भी अनुवाद शुद्ध नहीं। अधिकांश अनुवाद त्रुटीयुक्त है एवं ग्रंथ के मूल सिद्धांत का अनुसरण नहीं करते। केरल प्रदेश के विद्वज्जन इन अनुवादों का अस्वीकार करते है। केवल श्रीमान् केदारदत्त जोशी महोदय की हिंदी टीका पूर्णतः सटीक है। किन्तु इस महान् ग्रंथ को समझने हेतु आपको ज्योतिष के मूलभूत सिद्धांत का ज्ञान होना अत्यंत आवश्यक हैं। ज्योतिष के स्वयंघोषित पंडितों (goblin gurus) ने बृहज्जातक के श्लोकों को अनुचित ढंग से प्रस्तुत किया है। वे अज्ञानी लोग यह कहते हैं कि आचार्य वराहमिहीर वर्ग में दृष्टि और भाव को मान्यता देते हैं। किन्तु इस कथन में कोई तथ्य नहीं है, क्योंकि आचार्य वराहमिहीर...

Sukha Bhāva. Some Classical Combinations. Caturtha Bhāva — vāhana (conveyance), bandhu (brethren), mātā (mother), grha (house), kśetra (land). According to Śrī Punjarāja, the 4th denotes chest, place of living and cultivable lands. If Lagneśa and Sukheśa are together placed in the 4th, one begets a good house. Similar effects shall come to pass if the 4th Lord is exalted or occupies its own Rāśi or Navāṃśa. If the 4th & 10th Lord are together along with Śani in a Kendra, the native has a house of many storeys & built of good material. This is because the 10th denotes zenith. The 4th Bhāva is also known as Hibuka. If cruel planets influence the 4th, the native will possess evil intentions. Should gentle planets influence the 4th Bhāva, reverse shall prevail. 4th Bhāva rules vidyā (education). Śukra in the 4th makes one adept in music. One who has Budha in the 4th is well-versed in Jyotiṣa. According to Bhāvadīpikā, the native will be akin to Kubera if 9th and 10th Lo...

Kaṭhopaniṣad. Yama's Teachings. Yama & Naciketa. The characteristic that sets humans apart from animals is their capacity to think, reflect, and make moral decisions in pursuit of spiritual enlightenment through devotion to the Parabrahma. Humans can be classified into two distinct groups based on their beliefs - those who strive for Śreyas and those who pursue Preyas. However, it is important to understand the true meaning of Śreyas and Preyas. Yama clarifies to Naciketa that Śreyas is superior to Preyas. Both Śreyas and Preyas have their own unique purposes, but they can also blind those who pursue them. Seeking Śreyas is advantageous, while choosing Preyas leads to disappointment and failure.  Preyas frequently captivates the human mind. It encompasses a desirable and opulent way of life, a respectable standing in society, indulgence, convenience, well-being and countless other delights. These earthly gratifications embody Preyas - that which is pleasing. Preyas ...

While staying in Pandharpura, Samartha Ramdāsa Svāmī once asked Lord Vitthal, “O Śrī Rāma, why are you standing here all alone? Where are Mother Sitā, Lakṣmaṇa, and Hanumāna?” meaning that to Samartha, Viṭhṭhala Himself appeared as Śrī Rāma. At that very place, he composed a most beautiful Abhanga (devotional verse): येथे कां रे उभा श्रीरामा| मनमोहन मेघश्यामा ॥ १ ॥ चाप बाण काय केलें । कर कटावरी ठेविले ॥ २ ॥ कां बा धरिला अबोला । दिसे वेष पालटला ॥ ३ ॥ काय जाली अयोध्यापुरी । येथे बसविली पंढरी ॥ ४ ॥ शरयूगंगा काय केली । कैची भीमा मेळविली ॥ ५ ॥ किल्किलाट वानरांचे ।थवे न दिसती तयांचे ॥ ६ ॥ दिसे हनुमंत एकला । हा कां सैन्यांतुनी फूटला ॥ ७ ॥ काय जाली सीता सती । येथे बहुत जन दिसती ॥ ८ ॥ रामदासीं सद्भाव जाणा । राम जाला पंढरिराणा ॥ ९ ॥ “Why are y ou standing here, O Śrī Rāma, Charming one, dark as a raincloud? Where are your bow and arrows? You’ve placed your hands on your hips! Why are you silent now? Your attire looks quite changed. What happened to the city of Ayodhyā? You seem to have made Pa...

Candrakala Nadi is an important treatise in Jyotisa. While studying the same, I collected few important principles out of which some are being shared here: Image Source: Pinterest. 1} Using Navāṃśa कुग्रामवासी स्वपिता नीचांशे भाग्यनायके।   kugrāmavāsī svapitā nīcāṃśe bhāgyanāyake • bhāgyanāyake — when the Lord of the 9th, the significator of the father and fortune, • nīcāṃśe — occupies the Navāṃśa identical to its sign of debilitation, • svapitā — the native’s father, • kugrāmavāsī — dwells in a mean or lowly village. The Bhāgya Bhāva represents pitṛ-kāraka tattva (significations of the father), dharma, and bhāgya. The Nāḍī states नवमेन तदीशेन स्वपिता जन्मभं विदुः। according to which the consideration of father should be done by analysing the condition of 9th Bhāva and it's Lord. If this 9th Lord happens to fall in the nīcāṃśa, i.e., in the Navāṃśa corresponding to the sign of its debilitation, the strength of fortune and paternal dignity becomes impaired. The Rāśi chart may show c...