Author: M R Bhat
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 446
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8120810120
Description
This book provides an insight into the importance of astrology and deals with other dimensions of this science such as spirituality, Ayurveda, transmigration of soul, thought-provoking dreams, temple and its rituals and effects of particular sins.
This book provides an insight into the importance of astrology viz., natal, electional and horary, as well as deals with other dimensions of this science as such as spirituality, spiritualism, Ayurveda, transmigration of souls, though-reading, dreams, temple and its rituals and effects of particular sins.
The work presents new theories and methods of determining success and defeat in contests and wars with the help of illustrative charts. It urges readers to avoid fatalism commonly associated with predictions and explains how one could solve riddles in life and tide over the pessimistic attitude and related psychological problems. The author has thrown fresh light on some questions like the name of the author of Prasnamarga, line of succession of his pupils, and the authorship of the Dasadhyayi. The most significant contribution of this work is the clear exposition of the rules of Astamangala and Devaprasna, in addition to Candragupti (water-divination), martial problems, Corgrahas, Necromancy, special importance of Mandi and Dasa of its star, Kalacakradasa, etc.
Contents
Foreword
Abbreviations
Preface
CHAPTER I
Introductory
CHAPTER II
Astrologer and Querist
CHAPTER III
Planets and Signs
CHAPTER IV
Astamangala Prasna
CHAPTER V
Deva-Prasna
CHAPTER VI
Matrimony
CHAPTER VII
Progeny
CHAPTER VIII
Diseases
CHAPTER IX
Fructification of Karma
CHAPTER X
Span of Life
CHAPTER XI
Demise
CHAPTER XII
Travel
CHAPTER XIII
Rainfall
CHAPTER XIV
Water Resources
CHAPTER XV
Lost Articles
CHAPTER XVI
Lost Horoscopes
CHAPTER XVII
Decanates and Stars
CHAPTER XVIII
Transits
CHAPTER XIV
Miscellaneous
Appendix
Bibliography
Index