About Jyotisha
Jyotisha
Jyotisha refers to Vedic Astrology or Hindu Astrology, a system that is originated in ancient Hindu scriptures. Here, Jyotisha means ‘the science of light or heavenly body’ and Shastra means the ‘knowledge on the particular field’. It is a Sanskrit term that deals with the astral light pattern.
Jyotisha is the knowledge of the future, which is an important limb of the Vedas. Hence, it is also known as Vedic astrology or Hindu Astrology. It reflects the understanding and perception of ancient spiritual teachers regarding the facts of life.
Jyotisha (Vedic), the Hindu system of Astrology, is based on the movement of planets with respect to stars and it includes zodiac signs as well. According to it, there are twenty-seven constellations (Nakshatras) made up of twelve zodiac signs (Rashis), nine planets (Ghrahas) and twelve Houses (Bhavas). These various elements of Jyotisha Shastra represent different aspects of human life.
Part of a larger system of Jyotisha Shastra includes mathematics, architecture, medical and military applications. But Jyotisha has its own complicated reference to the planets. It has historically been a system of continuous “holistic” approach to living and to spiritual practice within the life of Hindus.
The basic premise of the Jyotisha Shastra is that all things are linked. Our Karma (fortune) is determined by a destined cosmic design.
Kundali (Astrological chart), shows our karma. The reason that each of us inherits a unique natal chart is that the higher self-selects a particular astrological imprint, to experience certain events, and learn specific lessons. From this, evolution occurs by processing karmic situations for optimal benefit. Situations, people, and events in our life catalyze karmic growth, but karma lies within oneself, inside the soul.
Humans are souls, incarnated in different bodies at a very specific time and place and human lives are the manifestation of the greater whole into which one is born, just as flowers bloom at certain times when all conditions are perfectly congenial. So is the case with our births on this planet, according to the theory of karma.
The Evolution
History of Jyotisha
During the course of worldly evolution and the emergence of individualized human souls, different kinds of concretization took place, both in the individual as well as in the manifested universe. In this way, Jyotisha Shastra started. Although the exact history of Jyotisha Shastra is unknown, it is believed that ancient Jyotisha Shastra is at least 7000 years old.
The Vedas (ancient Hindu scriptures) is the source of the emergence of Jyotisha Shastra. The Vedas have six supplementary appendixes known as the Vedangas - limbs of the Vedas. One of these is the Jyotisha Vedanga – Vedic Astronomy & Astrology. Jyotisha Shastra is an integral part of Vedas and has been practiced since time immemorial. It has its own unique theology, philosophy, art, science, and literature which exist to this day.
For thousands of years, many Rishis (sages) have been practicing and preserving the tradition of Vedic Astrology on a parallel track with the Vedas. Portions of these have been extracted at various times and put into the Jyotisha Vedanga. Many Rishis such as Vashistha, Bhrigu, and Garga were masters of Astrology and taught it to their disciples in the Guru Parampara (disciplic succession), and in this way, it was passed through the ages.
Siddhanta (Astronomy)
Types of Jyotisha
Samhita (Mundane astrology)
Hora (Predictive astrology)
Branches of Jyotisha
Gola (positional astronomy)
Ganita (mathematical diagnostic tools To Analyze the results of Gola)
Jataka (natal astrology)
Prasna (answering specific questions based on the time of question)
Muhurta (selecting an auspicious time to start something)
Nimitta (omens & portents)
Elements of Jyotisha
Gochara (The Transit)
Rashi (Sign Of The Zodiac)
Kundali (The Natal Chart)
Bhava (The House)
Nakshatra (The Lunar Mansion)
Graha (The Planet)
Dasha (The Planetary Period)
Drishti (The Aspect)
Yoga (Special Planetary Combination)
Other types of Astrology
Arabic Astrology
Celtic Astrology
Chinese Astrology
Electional Astrology
Esoteric Astrology
Evolutionary Astrology
Experiential Astrology
Hellenistic Astrology
Horary Astrology
Love Astrology
Mayan Astrology
Medial Astrology
Mundane Astrology
Natal Astrology
Persian Astrology
Psychological Astrology
Relationship Astrology
Tropical Astrology
Uranian Astrology
Western Astrology
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