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Notion Press No.8, 3rd Cross Street, CIT Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600004 First Published by Notion Press 2021 Copyright © Aparnaa N Raje 2021 All Rights Reserved. ISBN 978-1-63850-517-4 This book has been published with all efforts taken to make the material error-free after the consent of the author. However, the author and the publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. While every effort has been made to avoid any mistake or omission, this publication is being sold on the condition and understanding that neither the author nor the publishers or printers would be liable in any manner to any person by reason of any mistake or omission in this publication or for any action taken or omitted to be taken or advice rendered or accepted on the basis of this work. For any defect in printing or binding the publishers will be liable only to replace the defective copy by another copy of this work then available.
A tribute to my Saraswati………… This a humble tribute to my Aaji late Smt Saraswati Raje a teacher and my first Guru, an epitome of self-sacrifice, humility, unconditional giving, faith, prayer, and my rock of Gibraltar…… I owe you all that is good in me…… This verse from Manache Shlok describes you so aptly
To my grandson Cyrus……… in July 2036 in your Ketu Dasha, Jupiter Antardasha, and Saturn Pratiantar Dasha you may find this book interesting………………!!!
Thank you for showing interest in Vedic astrology (Vedanga Jyotish) I can assure you this will be a fascinating journey towards deep knowledge and understanding of yourself along with deep respect and understanding of the path of every living being and the role they play in this planet. My journey into studying Jyotish began thru the sheer disbelief and frustration as to why my life was unfolding so differently from the rest of the people around me, with a loaded 8th house I seemed to have had to carry an extra load of responsibilities at a young age, a wonderfully placed Venus and Mercury landed me a career of Fashion Retail and corporates, having achieved highest levels in the corporate ladder did not diminish my thirst to understand, the turns my life took, and so in my guru Mahadasha and Ketu Antardashas (both conjoined in the 8th house) I embarked upon this magical journey of Jyotish. 15 years of studying Jyotish, has led to me a calm acceptance of my life path, clarity of purpose, belief in God, and prayer, it has filled me with empathy, care, kindness for other human beings during their difficult phases, I have developed the ability to see the beauty in everything created by God and respect for the timing when events unfold in one’s life, no corporate HR development program could have managed this! Thru this journey I also realized that this ancient science is not easy to understand and apply, I have attended several seminars & webinars and read many books, and it has taken many years to connect the dots This book is an attempt to simplify your journey into Jyotish, it is to help you read one book that would contain all the knowledge required to be able to understand and predict at an elementary level, hopefully, it would get you to effectively read charts much earlier than I did, and it fills you with enthusiasm and passion to pursue this science of energies. Jyotish is truly lord Shiva’s gift to mankind.
Extremely grateful to all the Gurus who guided me, thru books, webinars, and seminars Mr. Sanjay Rath Mrs. Achala Sylwia Mihajlovic` Ms. Komilla Sutton Mr. Denis Harness Mr. David Frawley Mr. Marc Boney Mr. Jaya Shekhara Ms. Radhe
CONTENTS
How It All Began
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Bhava15 Rashis22 Graha – (Planets)
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Yoga151 Panchanga156 Navamsha D9 Divisional Chart
168
Dashamsha D10 Divisional Chart
176
Gochara181 Sample Chart of Mrs Kamala Harris – Vice President of USA189 Note from Writer
197
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HOW IT ALL BEGAN
THE Universe has an identity – AHAM (self-awareness) and intelligence MAHAT (buddhi) The universe emerged from a source of primary concentrated energy called ADHI SHAKTI Based on the principle of duality one part of the energy was constant NIRGUNA – unpolluted, unchangeable, stable this is called PURUSHA the other part evolved continuously, forming and reforming and recreating this is called PRAKRITI Purush & Prakriti co-exist Prakriti – has 3 Gunas 1. SATTWA 2. RAJAS 3. TAMAS Thru the evolution process of PRAKRITI (Big Bang) five fundamental forms of energy called TATTVAS evolved these are 1. AKAASH (ETHER) TATTVA 2. VAAYU (WIND) TATTVA 11
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3. TEJAS (AGNI OR FIRE) TATTVA 4. AAPAS (JALA OR WATER) TATTVA 5. PRITHVI (EARTH) TATTVA The human race developed 4 levels of consciousness – 1. Jaagrat 2. Swapna 3. Nidra 4. Thuriya Thru the process of THURIYA (intense concentration/meditation) the Maha Rishis (scientists) were able to connect with the universal knowledge, what the Maha Rishis acquired in the state of Thuriya is called VEDA (culture of the universe) universal wisdom was transferred to humanity thru these revelations Once as Shiva and Shakti sat on Kailash parvat, shakti watched the human race struggle without a clear sense of their karmic purpose, as a divine mother she was overcome with compassion for her creation and she humbly requested Shiva to offer some aid to this race so they would better understand their life path and purpose, Shiva moved by her compassion agreed to give the Gyana of JYOTISH (light) to the human race, the same was given to Ganesha, who in turn handed over this Gyana to Narada the communicator between cosmic levels, with instruction to hand it over to Rishi Parashara – who wrote BRIHAT PARASHAR HORA SHASTRA for the benefit of mankind. The son born of Sage Paraashara and Satyavati was named Krishna Dwaipayana – he became the child prodigy who was born with the knowledge of 1180 Sakhas, at the age of 5 he took up the responsibility of editing and documenting the Vedas in 4 volumes (the methodical process of presenting literary compilations is called Vyasa) He was named VEDA VYAASA because he edited and presented the Vedas in a methodical manner – the editor of VEDAS
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These volumes are called CHATUR VEDAS – 1. RIG VEDA 2. YAJUR VEDA 3. SAAMA VEDA 4. ATHARVA VEDA Vedas are compared to a dynamic divine person and Vedic literature is considered as 6 essential organs of this personality they are collectively called VEDA ANGA (6 limbs) 1. SIKSHA (Phonetics) 2. VYAKRAN (Grammar) 3. CHANDAS (Rhythm) 4. NIRUKTA (Etymology) 5. JYOTISHA (Astrology & Astronomy) 6. KALPA (Practical applicability) Ancient sages established a correlation between planetary configurations and the directions of one will, this science was called JYOTISH (that which gives light)
BHAVA
The 12 Bhavas hold the key to the chart, they begin with the ascendent, each of the houses or Bhavas is an area of 30 degrees each, twelve bhavas are the 360 degrees circle of life. Each Bhava is a significator of a certain area of life and is lorded by certain planets who are called Bhava karaka. These Bhavas also correspond to certain Rashis in the Kala Purusha kundali, the Rashis add the color to the Bhava. The Twelve Bhavas (Houses) are 1st house
Lagna
karaka Sun
2nd house
Dhana Bhava
karaka Mercury & Jupiter
3rd house
Bhatru or Parakram Bhava karaka Mars and Mercury
4th house
Sukha Bhava
karaka Moon
5 house
Putra Bhava
karaka Jupiter
6th house
Roga or Shatru Bhava
Karaka Mars and, Saturn
7th house
Kalatara Bhava
karaka Venus and Jupiter
8th house
Mrityu Bhava
karaka Shani
9 house
Bhagya Bhava
karaka Jupiter
th
th
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BEGINNERS GUIDE TO VEDIC ASTROLOGY Vedic Astrology is a complex subject and one needs to consider various aspects to conclude on a native’s horoscope. This book is an attempt to offer the basic steps in a simplified manner to analyze the horoscope at an elementary level. It is important to understand the mythological stories for each planet, to understand the effects it has on a chart. Therefore, you will find that this book is a mix of mythology, and process towards analyzing a chart. The key takeaway of Vedic Astrology is to understand oneself and one’s life path, one’s strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and pitfalls and the reasons why one’s life path unfolds in a certain manner.
Aparnaa Raje has worked in various MNCs as Buying and Merchandising Head for Fashion Apparel and Accessories, and today is a strategy consultant for brands in the Fashion Business. Astrology has been a hobby that has been pursued for more than 15 years. What started as a curiosity to understand one’s own life has now become a full-time passion, and the author is a practicing Astrologer and Teacher. Vedic Astrology is a deep and vast subject and one lifetime is not enough to understand all the layers it offers. The author is a committed lifetime student of Vedic Astrology.
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