Parāśara Jyotiṣa
[This is a repost from a web description about Science of Light volume 1]
This book is written according to the astrology of Parāśara (which is supplemented by Jaimini). I divide Indian astrology into three schools of practice: [1] Parāśara-Jamini, [2] Varāhamihira, and [3] Nāḍī jyotiṣa.
[This is a repost from a web description about Science of Light volume 1]
This book is written according to the astrology of Parāśara (which is supplemented by Jaimini). I divide Indian astrology into three schools of practice: [1] Parāśara-Jamini, [2] Varāhamihira, and [3] Nāḍī jyotiṣa.
In the West, the CVA and Hart Defouw schools of astrology fall into the Varāhamira school of practice. They may use concepts and quotes from Parāśara but the application is clearly according to Bṛhat Jātaka, Sārāvalī, Phaladīpikā, Jātaka Pārijāta, etc. which are texts in the Varāhamihira school of practice (see here for a comparison of the contents of these classics). Some people from this school of thought have tried to say that verses in Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra have been added because they aren’t in the Varāhamihira texts.
Science of Light follows along the teachings of Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra as they are given and as they agree with the commentary (upadeśa) of Jaimini. I have published a comparison of Parāśara and Jaimini for those interested in understanding the differences and similarities. Parāśara and Jaimini utilize the same techniques, the difference is in application; I discuss the difference on this blog. Below, I have given an outline of texts/reading for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the Parāśara according to the Rath lineage of Orissa.
The third school of Nāḍī Jyotiṣa is very complex. For those wanting to understand what it is, I recommend the text called Candra Kala Nāḍī to see how they look at a chart. Presently, I do not know anyone teaching this tradition in the West. There are two authors that have spoken about a Tāntric astrology. The famous Tantra translator, Mark Dyczkowski, asked me what is Tāntric astrology as everything he had seen in the classical Tantras was the same as what was being practiced in standard texts. I told him that was my understanding as well. Unfortunately, I think the term Tāntric astrology is referring to the use of magic and such in the practice of fortune-telling and so I do not consider it a school of Indian astrology.
Advice for reading and the order of reading within this lineage of Parāśara and Jaimini.
Science of Light volume 1, by Freedom Cole
This book gives basic terminology and structure. Freedom has a strong Mercury and is able to compartmentalize the various parts of Vedic astrology so that they have clear distinctions in the mind, and a structure within which to learn new practices. This book will set one up to get the most out of the following material.
This book gives basic terminology and structure. Freedom has a strong Mercury and is able to compartmentalize the various parts of Vedic astrology so that they have clear distinctions in the mind, and a structure within which to learn new practices. This book will set one up to get the most out of the following material.
Jyotiṣa Fundamentals: My Masters Words, by Visti Larsen
This book goes much more in depth into particular astrological topics and has many examples of the techniques being utilized. Visti has a powerful Sun and Mars, and his writings reveal the precision and detail that Vedic astrology offers.
This book goes much more in depth into particular astrological topics and has many examples of the techniques being utilized. Visti has a powerful Sun and Mars, and his writings reveal the precision and detail that Vedic astrology offers.
Science of Light Volume 2, by Freedom Cole
This first half of this book goes through conceptual foundations needed to understand the philosophical framework and thinking of Vedic astrology. The second half of the book teaches more advanced concepts and techniques used in this system of astrology.
This first half of this book goes through conceptual foundations needed to understand the philosophical framework and thinking of Vedic astrology. The second half of the book teaches more advanced concepts and techniques used in this system of astrology.
Brush Up on Vedic Astrology Basics, Volume 1 and 2, by Zoran Radosavljevic
This book is called ‘Brush Up’, but I think it would be better to call it ‘Fine Tuning’. It takes all the concepts presented in the previous books, and clarifies exactly how they are used and not used. Zoran has a strong Jupiter and he is able to shine clarity on the usage of all these techniques in a way that makes them more effective.
This book is called ‘Brush Up’, but I think it would be better to call it ‘Fine Tuning’. It takes all the concepts presented in the previous books, and clarifies exactly how they are used and not used. Zoran has a strong Jupiter and he is able to shine clarity on the usage of all these techniques in a way that makes them more effective.
Jaimini Upadeśa Sutras, by Pandit Sanjay Rath
This is a translation of Jaimini and gives practical techniques for one who has a foundation in Vedic astrology.
This is a translation of Jaimini and gives practical techniques for one who has a foundation in Vedic astrology.
Crux of Vedic Astrology, by Pandit Sanjay Rath
This book can be difficult to read, but it a favorite of many. Pandit Sanjay Rath wrote this in his early years as he was being introduced to the international astrology community. He speaks exactly what’s on his mind as he sees it. More recent writings/articles are catered to a less educated audience and lose the raw power of his thinking in order to be more understandable for the average astrologer.
This book can be difficult to read, but it a favorite of many. Pandit Sanjay Rath wrote this in his early years as he was being introduced to the international astrology community. He speaks exactly what’s on his mind as he sees it. More recent writings/articles are catered to a less educated audience and lose the raw power of his thinking in order to be more understandable for the average astrologer.
Vedic Remedies in Astrology, by Pandit Sanjay Rath
This book is also difficult to read, but it was written in a few weeks as a response to someone stating that Vedic astrology didn’t have remedies. It gives a peek inside the realm of remedial measures in Vedic astrology.
This book is also difficult to read, but it was written in a few weeks as a response to someone stating that Vedic astrology didn’t have remedies. It gives a peek inside the realm of remedial measures in Vedic astrology.
There are also many articles on various topics available online by these authors which will add to this material.
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