Definition of Astrology and different branches in
Astrology
A person can know the previous past incidents by the study
of history. The present situation is
experiencible and can be known. But the future things can be assessed only
through Astrology. Astro is Jyotisha means light. Various meanings for jyoti are light, Star,
eye, Sun etc., since ancient time’s man used to observe the stars sun moon and
planets and thus the science of Astrology was developed. Jyotisha also means
the knowledge of stars. Jyotisha tells about the movement and position of
planets and their influences.
There are 6 vedangas.
They are
1. Siksha.
2. Vyakarana.
3. Chandassu.
4. Kalpa.
5. Niruktha and
6. Jyotisha.
The 5 vedangas except Jyotisha they indicate the procedural
part of performing yagnas but Jyotisha tells about the time when yagna is to be
performed.
Astrology: astrology mainly is of 2 types.
1. Mathematical part:
In this there are Siddhanta; tantra and karana books are existing.
2. Predictive part:
In this part there are Hora, Muhurtha, Tajika, Prasna, Mundane and samhita
parts are existing.
As per Narada samhita
Astrology is of 3 parts (tri skandatmakam).
They are
1. Siddhanta.
2. Hora and
3. Samhitas.
Later by identifying the importance of sakuna (omen) and Prasna
(horary) these 2 are also included and Astrology is treated as having 5 parts (Pancha
skandatmakam).
Siddhanta: All
mathematical calculations are given in this work. The calculation of the
planets, since the starting of Kalpa is given in Siddhanta books. The
calculation of the planets, since the starting of Kaliyuga is given in Tantra
books. The calculation of the planets, since the starting of Saka is given in
Karana books.
Surya Siddhanta, Aryabhatiyam, Siddhanta Siromani are some
of the important Siddhanta granthas.
Hora: This is
predictive part of Astrology. Basing on the planetary positions at the time of
birth the results are predicted in this category of Astrology. The word Hora is
derived from the word Ahoratra. In Ahoratra the word A and last letters tra are
deleted.
There are 3 main methods of Hora.
1. Parasara : analysis of the 12 bhavas and analysis of dasa
are mainly concentrated. Brihatparasara
Horasastram is the main classical work .
2. Yavana : The
analysis is of 6 types.
1. Grahajam – signification of planets.
2. Bhavajam - signification of houses.
3. Rasijam - signification of signs.
4. graham – bhavajam -
results given by a planet because of its position in a house.
5. graham-rasija -
results given by a planet because of its position in a sign.
6. Graha- yogajam. Results given by combination of 2 or more
planets.
Meena raja wrote a classic work called Vruddha Yavvana
Jatakam. The dasa sequence in this
method is different from Parasara method. Dasa depends upon the longevity
calculated.
Jaimini : He is the disciple of Parasara. He has given some sutras
called Jaimini sutras. In this system signs will have dasas and aspects.
Samhita: It is a
collection of different topics which are useful to the mankind either directly or
indirectly. Vastu, palmistry, muhurtha, transit, environmental science ,
jalargalam, mundane astrology, gems, propitiation methods are some of the
topics mentioned in Samhita. Brihatsamhita written by Varahamihira is one of
the most important Samhita works.
Prasna: With the
help of this method the predictions are given even though the birth horoscope
is available. For certain queries it is very difficult to answer by analyzing
the natal horoscope. In such circumstances Prasna is very much useful. The planetary
position at the time of asking a question indicates the nature of the question
and the result of the question.
Sakuna (Omen): An indication of future event either good or
bad. These are of 6 types.
1. Related to planets
and Upagrahas.
2. Related to nature.
3. Related to animals and birds.
4. Related to physical body.
5. Related to dreams.
6. Related to human beings or others coming in front while
making a travel.
Like this astrology is classified into 5 parts and is called
Pancha skandatmakam.
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