Deva Keralam: Chandra Kala Nadi (Set of Three Volumes) [SP]

Chandra Kala Nadi

Salutations to Lord Ganesa Ganesa, the Remover of Obstacles; to Goddess Saraswathi, the all-pervading Mother of Learning, and to Nava Grahas, the destiny-makers of the Universe. After bringing out Essentials of Predictive Hindu Astrology last year, I am happy to be amidst my readers with Book 1 of deva Keralam with English translation, notes etc.

Some have heard the name of this work, Deva Keralam. Some have seen the Sanskrit manuscript. Yet, almost every student of astrology has been keen to possess an English translation of this work since decades. And, now, here is an occasion for all of us to actually enjoy the instructions of Achyuta, the author of Deva Keralam.

The name itself suggests that the work belongs to Kerala, in the south of India, which is a treasure-house of original astrological manuscripts like Jatakadesa Marga, Krishneeyam and Prasna Marga. Each work from Kerala is a magnum opus, unto itself.

Deva Keralam has over 8200 slokas in all. It author Achyuta had unfortunately left no clues about his lineage, place of origin, time period etc. Lack of such information does not affect the greatness of the work adversely. The name however suggests that it hails from Kerala. The author obviously was a man of letters in astrology and had mastered various Nadi Granthas. He specialized in use of Nadiamsa apart from employing Parasarian principles. He had consult, in compiling the present work, several Nadi Granthas including Surya Nadi, Chandra Nadi, Kuja Nadi, Budha Nadi, guru Nadi, Sukra Nadi, Sani Nadi Lagna Nadi, Lagnadhipathi Nadhi, Sarva Nadi and Yoga Nadi.