Education and Profession- Based on Half A Century of Study and Research
Formative years of a person, from childhood till he completes his education, are very trying. This usually covers dasha periods of Janma, Sampat and Vipat Taras.
The aforesaid situation made me think about better insights into their problems and my personal quest started. The articles contained in this book are the result of my continued learning of astrology for the last 60 years. I have learnt from various sources over this period, most notably from The Astrological Magazine edited by Dr B V Raman. Wherever I found an important thought that tickled my astrological mind, I collected it, tried the principles given in that article, if found sound, wrote about them and taught them to my worthy students.
I cannot but mention that I was fortunate in discussing many topics, from time to time, with great savants of astrology such as Prof. A B Shukla, who is coming up with several researches on new topics in Astrology, not heard of before. I also had the great fortune of interacting with some great minds and original thinkers, like Shri J N Sharma, Shri M N Kedar and Dr S C Mishra, who came from diverse astrological traditions and schools of thoughts. Coming across divergent views, these discussions certainly sharpened my understanding of the various subjects, since these stalwarts raised pointed questions about my beliefs and I would answer them through further and finer research.
I have emphasised in this book the superior influence of Poorna Paramatmamsha Planets, Sun, Moon, Mars and Rahu, as given right in the second chapter of Brihat Parashar Hora Shastra. In the light of their strength and weakness, the birth chart has to be judged. It should help readers in assessing level, quality and nature of Education and Career.
Use of Deities of different Divisional Charts should prove extremely helpful in finding their impact on delineation of a chart and specific facets of life.
These articles are primarily based on BPHS, but, some Jaimini Sutras, Nadi Principles and dicta of Satyacharaya have also been included, besides principles from other classics, e.g., Brihat Jatak, Jatak Parijat, Saravali, Sarvartha Chintamani, Jataka Bharanam and many others. A complete list can be found in the Bibliography.
Influence of Rashi, Nakshatra and Navamsha dispositors have also been shown for assessing apparent or real worth of planets. In addition to plain Navamsha, I have explained the concepts of Navamshas of various kinds like the Vargottama, Pushkar, Panchamamhsa, Ashtamamsha, Nidhanamsha, and 64th Navamsha etc. Efficacy of Bhava Suchak Navamsha has also been shown through example.
I have considered nature of Rashis, Hora, Drekkana, Navamsha, Dashamamsha and Dwadashamsha, their Deities as well as relevant yogas and how they impact Education and Career ultimately.
Apart from 36 Drekkanas referred to by Varahamihira, we have also used Satwik, Rajasik and ‘Tamasik Drekkanas, as well as Uttam, Madhyam and Adham Drekkanas.
I have written about Rajyoga karaka and Dhana karaka Nakshatras, which help in rise of a native along with different classification of Nakshatras. We have considered Gulika as an obstruction as well as Raj Yoga karaka depending on its placement and its lord.
The book is profusely illustrated by example charts. All the care has been taken that the birth data should be authentic but one can never guarantee its accuracy. I have tried to acknowledge the sources of different ideas/concepts/principles but it is quite possible that some sources may not have found mention in the book inadvertently, due to my failing memory in old age, for which I must beg pardon.
This book would not have seen the light of the day had Vinay Aditya not seen my pile of published articles coupled with notes on my table and had he not insisted on its publication. He assured me to edit it and make it technically more useful for students of Jyotish Visharad and upwards. My sickness and hospitalisation twice led me to almost drop the idea, but Vinay’s persistence, inspiring persuasions and my unbridled confidence in him has brought this book out. Entire credit goes to Shri Vinay Aditya.
My students, Brig. S.C. Sharma helped me in using Jaimini Sutras; Ms Shefali Mittal on Aprakash Grahas and Arun Kumar Gupta in preparing a paper on various kinds of engineering professions. Panay Tripathi has been helping me out in preparing various presentations. I acknowledge their contributions. My blessings to each one of them.
I am also grateful to my better half, Mrs. Manju Kapoor, who encouraged me to complete the book and looked after my team with high tea, whenever they gathered at home for discussions.
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