Paper 2 MA (Astrology) year I

Time Variation due to different geographical locations:

 

Difference of time due to difference of places:

 

The duration of a mean solar day is 24 hours.  i..e the Earth rotates on its axis once in a day in 24 hours or 24x 60 = 1440 minutes.  This rotation is of 360 degrees.  Therefore to ratate 1 degree, the Earth will take 1440÷360=4 minutes.  Due to this rotation on its axis, the Sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west.  The eastern parts of the Earth get sunrise earlier and each 1 degree longitude towards the west gradually get the sunrise later, at about 4 minutes interval. For every 15 degrees of difference of longitude there is a time difference of one hour.

 

This time difference of 4 minutes per 1 degree longitude is not uniform due to various factors like latitude, tilt of Earth’s axis etc.  The time of each place therefore will be different and is called the Local Mean Time of that particular place.

 

Longitudes:

We have already discussed under “Fundamentals of Astronomy” that Longitudes are the imaginary circles drawn joining the North and South poles and perpendicular to Equator. For mutual understanding in International affairs, the longitude passing through the Greenwich place in England is treated as standard zero degree longitude. The part 180 degrees east of it is treated as east half of the Earth  while the part 180 degrees west of it is treated as west half of the earth.  These imaginary longitudes are drawn at one degree intervals. 

 

Standard Time:

The change of time for each degree of longitude causes inconvenience in management. So each country adopts a specific time as its’ standard time. Greenwich time for England, Paris time for France, Berlin time for Germany etc.  have been adopted as respective Standard times.  The time of the middle place between west located Bombay and east located Calcutta  which is at 82½ degrees longitude east of Greenwich is taken as a standard time in India. This passes through TUNI town of East Godavari District of A.P..   Indian Standard Time is 5½ hours advance to the time of Greenwich time. (82.5 x 4/60 = 5½ hours)  As United States of America is spread from east to west, four standard times are adopted considering four different places. These are called “Zonal Times”.

 

Standard Zones:

The surface of the earth is divided into 24 standard zones each at 15 degrees interval of longitudes east to Greenwich and also at west to Greenwich. The watches show the same time between the places located at 7½ degrees on either side of the respective longitude of the standard zone.

 

 

Meridian:

In many places, the time is measured with reference to mid-noon. The mid-noon is known from the meridian.This is an imaginary line technically.  The meridian can be defined  as a great circle passing through the zenith (the part of the sky that is directly above an observer) and the celestial poles. It corresponds to the grographical longitude of a place.

 

International Date Line:

The longitude at 180 degrees (East or west) to Greenwich is called “International Date Line”.  Ships and Planes crossing the line in Westernly direction from west to east should increase one day in the date column.  Similarly ships and planes crossing the line in Easternly direction from east to west should decrease one day in the date column.Also when crossing the Standard Zones, 1 hour per Zone should be either increased or decreased basing  upon the journey to  east or west side respectively.

 

War time:

During the second world war from 1-9-1942 to 14-10-1945, the Indian standard time was advanced by one hour all over India (including  present Bangladesh and Pakistan) for the purpose of day light saving.  Any recorded time of this period should therefore be reduced by 1 hour to get I.S.T.

 

LOCAL MEAN TIME:

 

Indian Standard Time and Local Mean Time are different.   IST is common for any place in India where as the LMT is the mean solar time arrived based on the longitude of the particulalr place for which the LMT is calculated.  This is essentially required to prepare a horoscope. Any place before the standard longitude (82˚-30’) falls west of it and the time by every 4 minutes per degree should be reduced from IST.  Likewise, any place after Standard longitude  falls east of it and  and the time be added by every 4 minutes per degree to IST.

Karma Theory Paper 1 MA(Astrology)

Karma Theory

 

 

The word Astro means  light or star and logos means logic or science, Hence Science of light. In Sanskrit its called as  Jyotish. Astrology tries to foretell the future of a man, fate of nations, wars, revolutions etc. Astrology corresponds between movements of planets and events in the life of each individual. Astrology is also called as divine science which came to us from god as gift through sages  who propagated for the benefit of humanity

Buddi karmanmanusarine  . i.e you will  reap what you sow. Karma can be rectified by doing some remedial  deeds. Karma can be softened if not  eradicated completely.

 

Birth chart consists of 12 houses. 1^st house represents Lagna and 10^th house represents Karma. The planets of these houses will relate to each other.The sign in which moon is placed is called Rashi( Moon sign). Saturn and Mars are Karakas for Karma. Mercury and Moon are cause for Manipulation. And mind.  Mana decides if karmas are good or bad

 

The aim of studying Karma theory is to overcome the previous karmas with various preventive remedial methods like santhi , propitiation etc.,

By understanding Karma siddhanta one can become work oriented and useful to the society. The person can minimize the malefic impacts or get the benefic results to the fullest extent.

As per Hindu mythology Karma theory rests on

1. rebirth

2. One cannot escape from doing Karma i.e. an action less existence is not possible.

3. The fruits of actions have to be enjoyed.

That is the only way in which the cycle of action and its results gets pent.

 

Avasyam anubhoktavyam  krutam karma shubhasubham   na bhuktam nakshayate karma kalpa koti shatairahi

 

 

At the time of birth every body comes with punya and papam on to the earth. Depending up on their karma, they enjoy or suffer the deeds of their karma.

Purva janma  papakrutam,vyadhi rupena peedathe , kadyanthi oushadai dane, japa homa kriyadipi.

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Astrology is mainly based on the above 3 principles. Astrology reads the Karmic pattern which has a link with the past lives and also with future lives. Horoscope indicates the net balance of Karmas that the native is carrying with him.

 

 

Classifications of Karmas :

 

1.  The first category of Karma is of action.

      Kayaka – means bodily

      Vachaka – actions of speech.

      Manasika – mental influences.

 

A person is always performing the above types of Karmas in all the 3 states

called Jagruth, swapna, Sushuptha.

 

2.  This is result oriented . This is of 3 types.

 

a. Sanchita Karma – It is accumulated Karma, carried forward from previous births. The horoscope indicates Sanchita Karma.

 

b. Prarabdha Karma: This is the Karma phala allotted or operative during this life. This is indicated in horoscope in Dasa sequence.

 

c. Agami Karma: Net of Karma phala which will fructify in future lives.

 

3.  Whether (Prarbdha has to be experienced or can be modified?) if there are no ways of modifying Prarabdha there is no use in knowing Prarabdha phala. Hence astrology loses its importance in this angle.

 

The Karma phala is classified into 3 varieties.

 

1. Drudha – fixed or unavoidable.

2. Adrudha – flexible. Means Karma phalas are avoidable by good actions.

3. Drudha – Adrudha – mixed category. The evil effects in this category are called   Ganda and can be  overcome by some santhi Karmas or propitiations.

 

The utilty of astrology is widely experienced in this angle.

In Drudha Karmas man has no choice but face the results.

Adrudha Karma indicates the area where one can experience his free will to improve the best of the pre-destined results or overcome misfortunes partly or fully.

Drudha adrudha Karma is the mixed area where the astrologer cannot locate where the strokes of destiny become more mightily dominant over freewill or vice versa.

As per H.N. Katve a famous astrologer from Karnataka one has to suffer sins committed consciously or unconsciously,

by himself or indicated by Saturn.

By father -  sun

By mother - moon

Forefathers - Rahu

By wife - Venus

By children- Jupiter

By friends and persons outside the family – Mercury.

By siblings or because of fixed assets – Mars.

Hence the planets in the horoscope are the indicators of our Karma phala.

By the study of astrology one can identify the period when a person can expect good results or bad results and proper remedial measure can be taken.

 

If a person knows that the coming days are very good he will not work from now onwards. If he knows that coming days are very bad he feels panic and sorrow from now onwards. Hence in one point of view it is waste to know the future. But this not the concept of astrology. The concept of astrology is by knowing the future events one can adopt preventive or curing methods. These preventive methods are called Remedial measures.

 

REMEDIAL MEASURES:

 

There are several types of remedial measures like medicines, mantra, japa,tapa,Homa dana, ratnadharana.  

Japa: Any disease affects our mind in the beginning, hence remedy should start from mind. Japam develops concentration and energy. It removes mental disturbances and illness. It is better to do japa for himself, if he is unable to japa others can do for him. The person doing japa should be pious.

Medicine: Every disease is related to a planet and every planet is the significators of a herb or plant or some cereals. So these herbs are the medicines for that particular disease. For example: Diabetes is given by the planet Jupiter. Jupiter signifies turmeric and methi. Hence turmeric and methi are medicines for diabetes.

dana: a person gets more satisfaction in giving to others rather than enjoying for himself.  So donation of items related to planet is the best way of remedy.

Gemstones:  Light rays from sun are reflected from planet and become energetic. Similarly good gems release good energy.

Different methods of selecting a Gemstone:

1. According to numerology

2. According to birth star.

3. According to present dasa.

4. According to sun sign.

5. According to KP system etc.,

 

Color therapy: It is observed that colored light rays show effect on human beings.

Red color – INCREASED heartbeat rate , breathing , B.P. etc., - gives energy  - showing interest in others affairs, RBC rate increased in anemic patients.

Blue color – reduces the high B.P, high heartbeat and breathing problems are cured – mental illness is cured slowly.

 It is observed that using different lighting arrangements in the kitchen the taste of the food is changed. In bedrooms yellow and red color produced heat, blue color gives coolness.

Red , orange and yellow colored rooms appear to be small. Light blue, light green and light violet colored rooms appear to be spacious.

 

Gem Therapy: Soak the related gemstone in the night and drink that water in the morning. Similarly use alcohol in the case of water and homeo sugar pills soaked in that alcohol can be taken in that medicine.

 

Yoga therapy: This controls the mind and the body.

Solar therapy:  Carry out Suryanamaskaras at the time of sunrise while chanting surya mantras. One can also take sunbath.

 

Conclusion:

 

Like this by studying the horoscope of a person astrologer can identify the Karma phala , the results of Karma phala , the time of experiencing the karmaphala results and proper remedial measures.

Rig Jyotishya Chapter 4 Paper 1 MA( astrology)

Rig Jyotishya:-

• This book was written somewhere 500 BC by sage Lagadha .Its highly significant in the history of Vedic science.
• By praying Prajapati (god of Pancha samvastara) and goddess saraswathi wrote this book.
• It was like a  manual  for determination of rituals and sacrifices by vedic Priests. It was like a social calendar for social and religious events.
• It provided Astronomical information that required for day to day life of people such as change of seasons, information for religious activities, stars of moon were mentioned to indicate days and days
• Mrigasira was called as agrahayana  ( beginning of the year) when sun was at vernal Equinox.
• Six ritus with 2 months each in a period of 12  solar months were given. It seems that in solar year there were 365 days (roughly).
• It was observed that moon came back to same position after 27 days based on 27 nakshatras.
• Starting Krittika, ending Vishaka 13 and half nakshatras in northen hemisphere called deva nakshatra and rest 13 and half are called Yama nakshatra.
• Winter season starts with  beginning of dhanista nakshatra when sun and moon moves (uttarayana) and summer would start with mid point aslesha (dakshinayana).
•  A yuga of Panchavastara  consists of 5 solar years and 67 lunar sidereal cycles. 1830 days and 1835 sidereal days. 1860 tithis
• 10 ayanas, 30 ritus
• Days are divided into  kastha, kalas, muhurtha, nadika
• I lunar nakshatra equals to 610 kalas
• Nakshatras are divided into 124 amsas.
• Day is divided into 60 Nadikas
• Each ritu has 61 days, each ayana 183 days
• Nakshatras are subdivided into Bhamsas
• Sidereal day corrections and there  were many mathematical calculations

Vedanga Jyotish Chapter 4 Paper I chapter 4 MA (Astrology)

Vedanga Jyotish Chapter 4

“ASTRO” means light, star, eye, Sun or rays. Since time immemorial, the Sun, Moon, Star, planets, etc., were recognized as sources of light and of enjoyment. The effect of the rays of such bodies on various living and non-living beings, regular seasonal climatic conditions, relation of these to human life are causes for the innovation of this science. The knowledge of “Direction, Place and Time” is only due to the Sun, Moon, stars etc. The ancient man was well acquainted with this knowledge.

Initially, the thought in human mind was generated only due to Astrology. The observations of stars in open sky, identifying them, their structure were treated as Astrology.

 

There are 6 vedangas. They are

1. Siksha(Phonetics),

2. Vyakarana (Grammar)

3. Chandassu(Meter)

4. Kalpa(Rituals)

5. Niruktha (etymology) and

6. Jyotisha.

 

Vedas are Apouresheyas . Knowledge came from by  hearing. They are called shrutis. The above 6 angas are essential for knowledge which gives scientific , dharmic and adhyatmic intelligence.

Ramayana and Maha Bharata and smruthis  and puranas are called Upangas.

Sikha (phonetics): -its given by sikshana. Its pronunciation of various varnas, swaras.It explains alphabetical varnas. Among 30 Scripts available on this subject, yagnavalkya siksha and siksha paneniya  are prominenet.

Vyakarana:-  Grammar. Panini and others written books on Vyakarana. It helps command over the language and pronunciation.

Chandas:- Meter Pingala and others took initiation on literature on chandas.The beauty of sloka or sentence depends up on proper usage of varna laya etc.

Nirukta:- etymology . Yaska is the pinoneer of Nirukta which deals with various mantra devats, the usage of phonic sounds of a word in appropriate place, expression, linguistic grammar etc.

Kalpa:-Rituals. Shrouta sutras, griha sutras, sulbha sutras are called as Kalpa. Daily life principles are descriobed in shrouta shutras. The principles of family, wife and husband duties etc are stated in Griha Sutra. While following yagnas, the size of Yagna kundas and other related things are dealt in Sulabha Sutras. Katyayana, Gothama, parashara wrote sulabha sutras.

Jyothishya:-Vedas cannot be understood with out knowledge of Jyothishya. All other Vedangas are needed for Social relationship of human  beings. Though Astrology deals with day to day life of human beings yet connected with heavenly bodies, light , time and direction.

This science started initially as special science among the Vedangas.it took its prominence in day to day life activities and well beings of human beings. So astrology is treated as Eye of Veda purusha.

Astrology is acclaimed as a crown among vedic science just as sikha pof peacock and gem on head of a snake.

Astrology is a Science Lesson 2 Paper 1

Astrology is a Science  Lesson 2 Paper 1

 

Shasanath, shastramuchatte- the knowledge which is useful for human beings is called Shastra. Every matter in the Shastra  has a reason of proof.

Many Neo scientists criticize astrology as superstition, but there are many proofs in in science where understanding of basis was succeeded after observation. Gravitational pull was first observed  then gravitational theory was formed. Any one who studies Astrology with open mind will come to know the systematic approach of astrology based on observation rather than blind superstitions.

Science needs observation, experiment and testing to form a theory, Astrology is also follow same principles. Astrology is cosmic science  unlike physical science where it can be bounded by Laboratory results. Astrology deals with influence of multiple planets on earth. In Physical sciences, the phenomenon can be replicated but in astrology its not possible as the nature is not in our hands and it has its own principles

Astrology deals with planets, starts, upagrahas, their impact on earth and human beings. There is systematic way of movements of planets, and formation of day/nights, different seasons, waxing and waning of moon, impact of nakshatras on human beings. This knowledge started with vedas and grew as separate branch of vedas –Vedanga Jyotish.

 

1. Effect of light:-  sun is the star asper the astrology. Treatment by concentrated sun rays will cure Pnemonia, Asthama, mental ailments .infra red rays, ultra violet rays are useful. Vitamin A and D will be supplied by sun which is needed for strong bones and eye sight.
   Aroghyam bhaskaraiccheth , it means health is given by Sun. so our ancient sages suggested surypoasana, surya namaskara etc for human beings .
    
   Plants make starch in the presence of sun light and  provide food to all living beings
   Earth revolution around sun causes season formation.
   Arka plant gets maximum sunlight cures 52 types of diseases.
   Ruby is the gem stone for sun, it emits lot of micro form of sun rays
    
    
   Moon is a satellite of earth and rotates around sun. it reflects sunlight on earth causing lot of influence of mind of human beings. Human body contains  lot of water, so moon influences human minds a lot. On full moon days and no mon days, there will be big tides in the sea, in the same way  people with weak moon in their horoscopes have mental issues during those days. On Mondays people have blood pressure and heart  attacks on Monday moon hora.
   Planet Mars has a rust of iron on it , with sun rays falling on it reflects as red colored planet.
    
   Mercury represents greenery,  imbalance in mercury results in skin diseases, itching. Neem leaves would help in eradicating skin diseases. Jupiter represents knowledge, venus represents happiness and comfort, Saturn represents laziness, Rahu represents greediness, disappointment represents ketu.
    
   Light and dark  have equal power.
   Light emitted by each planet has different influence.
    
   Red color-palpitation, order of breathing, BP increases,  because of its more wave length, influence is more. Blood cancer.
    
   A day has Amrita kala and visha kala. So Charaka Samhita suggests to have medicine during Amrita kala.
   Even food prepared from sun light. It gives energy to human beings
   Sun light reflects on different bodies and reflect different colors. Like Rain bow has 7 colors. Color therapy used  in treatments.
   Red color heats the body, increases blood pressure, Blue color cools the body, reduces blood pressure, gives calmness.  Mars represents red color , Saturn represents blue color. Green color pacifies mind, so green color curtains are used in hospitals.
   Over exposure to any color is not good and may produce side effects
    

        Gem therapy is also used for healing. Each gems have some micro cosmic rays of related planets.

Muhurtha:-Vasista samhitha and narada samhitha gave a way to identify the way to conceive boy  by fixing proper muhurtha  based on days choosing after period. Even nakshatras are also considered to choose gender of a progeny.

 

Music is also used for healing. Seven swaras  represents seven planets.

Ga, ma, ri, sa, da, ni, sa   (  sun, Mo, ma, Me, Ju, Ve, Sa)

Homa Therapy:- each planet represents one planet. So rishis identified those planets and they used to use those plants as herbs  while doing homa

Medicines:- in Ayurveda, different plants are used for healing,

Mantras:- chanting mantras  are also used for healing.

Tithi:- lunar months are formed when pournami falls on particular nakshatra.  For example if Full moon occurs on Chitta nakshatra, then its chaitramasam.

Indian festivals also celebrated  as per tithis

Hora ruled each planet on weekdays. It’s a systematic approach

During Vedas also they have different month names, on those days moon will rise on those nakshatra ( madhu, madhava, sukra etc)

Nakshatras raising before sun rise were also considered for some auspicious days

Knowledge of food is a part of Astrology:-

We Indians generally use , blue gram, mustard, jeera,pepper etc  as part of our food.

Menthi  reduces the sugar. Menthi and Turmeric (Jupiter) are used in treatment of Diabetes .

Mars causes wounds and by using turmeric,( Jupiter) can counter effect the Mars.

Mustard (mars) causes pitta. Black gram(rahu) causes despair. Carrots ( Mars) RBC , Salt( moon) reduces the mental tension.

 

Aim of science to help human beings.  Astrology  guides people to do good things and advise to do things in right time to live longer and contribute to society. Science also deals with climatic conditions, mental conditioning ,  pancha bhootas.

Jyotishyam is Pancha skandatmakam. Paper -1 Chapter, Telugu university

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.

 

 

SHANKU/GNAMON LESSON 8 MA ASTROLOGY I YEAR, PAPER IV VASTU

SHANKU/GNAMON  LESSON 8

1. The Gnamon has conical shape and sharp point at one end circular potion on the other end. If we keep any object which is in round shape infront of sunlight, it casts a shadow up to certain distance in the form of cone. As Gnamon having the sharp edge at one end facing the sun attracts quantum of energy like SRIYANTRA.
2. On the same principle, gold kalashas are installed on top of the  temples. Anything in form of cones attracts energy.
    
    
   SIZE OF CONE:- According to Narada Samhita, the length of Conch should be 24” or 20”or 12”.Its divided into three parts. The first part contains 4 angles, middle part contains 8 angles and the last part  is round.
    
   Acording to Jyothir nabandana, Poorva Kalamirita, Vashista Samhita. All unanimously agreed to the length of 12”.
   However with a difference of 12”, 16”, 23” or 24”  shankus can be made.
    
   The Shankus made up of Red sandal wood/rose wood/red teak woods is the best.
    
   Where Shanksthapana should be done ?
    
   The shankustapana  should be done at nabhi sthana of Vastu purusha.
    
   Prathamestikanyasa :- fixing of the first brick  for the construction in north east direction. The shankusthapana and laying of first brick should be done simultaneously.
    
   Shankstapana should be done in day time.

Vastu and its evolution MA ASTROLOGY I YEAR PAPER IV VASTU TELUGU UNIVERSITY

Vastu and its evolution :-

1. Vastu is the science of architecture originated during vedic time. All old constructions followed

vastu .vastu suggests guidelines for good and healthy living for human beings.

2. Vastu purusha is presiding deity of vastu science.

3. Any site or land is called vastu, and anything its attached to /constructed on it is called vastuvu.

4. Vastu describes the rules that need to be followed for procuring site, examination of site,

constructing process according to pancha buthas. Hence its called as VAstu Shastra.

5. Sun is the source of energy to universe(bhavishya puranam). Vishwa karma sahasramsu. Surya

himself considered as vishwa karma. So sun can be considered as vastu purusha.

6. With rotation of earth while rotating around sun, day and nights/seasons are occurring. The

magnetic energy produced energy produced out of sun rays have different wave lengths. So

each energy is given a deity name in vastu Shastra.

7. One of prime necessities of human beings is residence. So man would like to have a comfortable

home to live peacefully with his family. In process of such comfortable home, vastu Shastra

evolved.

8. Birth of vastu purusha occurred on Bhadrapada shulka tadiya. ( 3rd day after full moon in bhadra

pada masam) on Saturday

9. Vastu purusha orgin:-once up on a time there was a severe war between Lord shiv and demon

andhakasura.During that time a drop of sweat of shiva fell from his body. A body produced out

of sweat and was causing fear in all three lokas. All devats went to Lord Bramha for advise. As

per Bramha’s advise all devatas pushed that fearful creature towards earth. That creature grew

leaps and bounds and fell on earth with great speed upside down( i.e Head downwards).This

creature spread all over the earth. This creature was called as Vastu purusha by people on

earth.and because of boons of brahma, all devas resides on the body of vastu purusha.

10. Vastu purusha should be worshipped during griha arambha, griha pravesha, installation of

doors, new year’s day, beginning of the yagna, marriages, at the time of birth of son, thread

ceremony, reconstruction of demolished houses, burnt house due to lighting or fire, snake

bitten at home, owl, snake, crow, animal sound homes, during celebrations at home. Vastu puja

should be done even during village/cities/town /corridors/big parks construction. Ignoring vastu

Pooja may result in hinderance/death/poverty.

11. The scientific reason for vastu face towards down is can be similar to sun rays. All sun rays

travel down wards and spread all over the earth.This sun rays giving light, energy to living

beings on earth. Vastu purusha’s different body parts are blessed by devatas . in those body

parts those devatas reside. Though vastu purusha is occupying entire earth, a small site/land is

also treated as part of earth in square or rectangle and assign directions as per vastu purusha.

Position of vastu purusha:-

• Vastu purusha lies up side down is known as Sthira vastu purusha

• Head towards NE,Feet towards, SW, right shoulder SE, Left shoulder NW and chest and

arms in the middle.

• Chara vastu purusha is also called as masa vastu purusha

• Sthira vastu purusha rotates in the site in all four directions clock wise with the influence

of earth movement with respect to sun (rotation and revolution) to become chara vastu

purusha.

• Narada samhitha says that the direction at which vastu purusha is looking (aspecting)

during various phases of month based on the earth’s movement, its enunciated in

vastu Shastra that construction of main door should be in co-relation with the direction

in which vastu purusha is gazing.

• Vastu purushas head will be in the following directions during these months

East- Bhadrapada, ashwayuja, karthika

South—margasira, pushya, magha

West—phalguni, Chaitra, vishaka

North- Jyeshta, ashada, sravana.

• Vastu purusha lies on his left side.

• Dina vasthu/kshanika vastu purusha:-in this method, the movement of vastu purusha is

calculated on quarterly basis. East, south , west and north directions are in co relation

with revolution of earth( rotation and spinning). Due to rotation of earth, vastu purusha

faces all four directions from sun rise to sun set. First quarter- north, second quarter –

east, third quarter, south and fourth quarter – west. This is during day time. Same cycle

is repeated in night time also.

Chaturvida Vastu:- Lesson 2 MA ASTROLOGY I YEAR TELUGU UNIVERSITY , PAPER IV VASTU

Chaturvida Vastu:- Lesson 2

Vastu is the place where gods and human beings dwelling place . As this vastu depends up on earth, its

called as Vastuvu.

Vastu is of four types as per Maya. They are as follows

1, Bhumi --- Land /Place

2. Prasada--- Palace

3. Yana--- Conveyance

4. Sayana---Furniture

Bhumi:- It indicates the land/site that is to be acquired for the construction of Residential property. This involves the process of Acquiring site , checking its characteristics, Sides and corners of Land, color, sound, smell and taste( Kshetra Parignana) . The land is called Vastu. The constructions made on site are called Viseha Vastu

• There are sixteen types of shapes of sites . There is a process to identify the suitability of land,

veedhi soola, adjustment of compass etc.

• Availability of water is also considered. Jalargala method is used

• Bhu shalya method is used to identify the defects of land.

• Site should be of Rectangle or Square shaped.irregular shaped lands should be avoided

• Site near Cattle sheds, battle grounds, sites with temple shadows, Close to water, In center of

village, dry lands should be avoided

• Rectangular sites with length of North- South should be greater than EAST-west length. slight

Increase in NE side gives prosperity, name, fame, progeny.Decrease in South East gives

prosperity and wealth.

• Square shaped land is always preferred.

• Irregular shaped sites like triangle, cart shaped etc should be avoided. Site on Mountain top,

defective cornered sites, lands with cracks, sites behind shiva and Vishnu temple, near river bed,

near cruel animal dwelling, burial ground, with shalyas should be avided.

Prasada:- The construction of residential house with in the four territories of the site.

Prasadas of two types . 1, manava grihas 2. Devata grihas

Manava grihas can be Eka shila, dwishila, trishila,chastushila, Shala means house for residential

purpose . Some times inner parts of homes are also called as Shala like vanta shala( kitchen), goshala(

Cow shed), shayana shala( bed room). All these various shals are part of griha. Devata grihas are termed as Alayamu, Mandiramu, Agara

Eka sila houses can be constructed by all types of varnas, asramas, temples. Multi story buildings can be  used by only few classes of society. For Dwishila, trishila and chatusila constructions different rules were l id for human dwelling and temples.

Yana:-The transporting mediums like chariots, Vehicles used by human beings

There are three types of transports now . Land, sea and air transports.

Road transporting vehicles are widely discussed in the shastras. Chariots with machinery were

described as Rasa yantras. Chariots with horses were also described well. The vehicle of Nala in

Mahabharata was described as faster moving vehicle than mind. Even aswini kumars have very fast

moving chariot.

In Samarangana sutradharam, there was a description for fire ignited vehicles. There were also some

ships which can travel inside and above water level. Even vehicles travelling in Air were also described.

We know Pushpakavimanam. Bharadwaja vimanika sastra also very popular.

Sayana:- the furniture that’s being used for relaxing and comfort . it includes, chairs, sofas,

beds,thrones. Shila sastra explained details. We know Vikramarka throne. Hamsa tulika, beds in

different names. Proper seating arrangements were mentioned in sabha. In Mahabharata also there

were mentioning of different types of beds, sofas, chairs in Maya sabha.

Bhooshodana:- Bhoo Pariskha

land can be tested based on rasa varna,sparsha gandhai ( taste, color, touch and smell). Taste can be

sweet, bitter , hot and spicy. Smell of ghee, rice, blood and toddy can be accepted for construction.

Dig a pit of 1 meter deep and pour water and leave it overnight. If traces of water or mud remains in

next day then Land is considered good for construction

If a pit is dug with 1 ½ ft and filled with same mud. Any left over mud or sufficient mud indicates good  for construction  Soil can be of 4 colors . White, Red, green black. ( White for intelligent class, Red for Warriors, Green for Business class and Black for hardworking people.)

Dark, multi colored/smoky soils are not fit for construction. Hard surfaced, too hot or too cold soils are  also not fit for construction.

Shalyas ( impure bodies) in soil causes lot of health hazards.

The effect on environment – construction of house at large gathering places is avoided ( temples)/ mid  of the village.

The physical condition of construction of site--- the soil can be tested for Color, smell, taste , touch and  appearance. If it has any cracks or rat holes, irregular level, then site should be avoided.

Health factors need to be considered for house construction. Proper air and light should be available to  this site.

The house should be beautiful and well decorated. Vastu advises to have a decent and good looking

house

It should fulfill needs of dwellers. The house should have sufficient space for various rooms like, kitchen,

bed room, hall, dining, bathrooms etc.

The front portion of home is considered as Deva bhaga ( guest room, study room), second portion of

house is Gandharva bagha ( bed rooms, hall, place for celebration). Last portion of home is called

Manushya bhaga ( kitchen, toilets)

House should constructed in a such a way that there wont be any problems with Geo physical

energies/magnetic energy ( N and S Poles) .

Impact of sun and planets on home should be studied while constructing house. Construction is

prohibited during nights

House Construction Chapter 12 MA ASTROLOGY I YEAR PAPER IV VASTU

BAVANA NIRMANA HOUSE CONSTRUCTION – LESSON 12

1. The front portion of house is called Purva bhavana and later portion is called Antarbhavana.

Vastu has given rules to construction of these and also for staircases etc

2. Construction of Main building- This is generally used for parking, a place to celebrate festivals or

some social gatherings. This can be attached to or separate from Main door. This structure is

normally supported by Pillars. Purva bhavanam should be lower in height than antarbhavanam.

3. This construction can be of 4,6,810,12 and 16 pillared structure

4. Construction of Rooms ( Antar bavanam):- as we have different organs in a body with different

functions, we can have many rooms depending up on different purposes. These rooms can be of

even numbers 2,4,6 8 etc.

5. These rooms can be of different dimensions . Normally 8 rooms are suggested , they are 1. Bath

room 2. Dressing room, 3. Puja room 4. Store room. 5. Kitchen 6. Bed room 7. Dining room and

8. Treasury room.

6. Apart from above music room, hall,study room, dormitory etc can be constructed depending up

on need.

7. These rooms can be constructed by erecting pillars with minimum 6 x7 ft size

8. Rooms can be square, circular, hexagon shaped.

9. Rooms can have doors in all sides or one side of walls.

10. Doors should not be in the corner of rooms. And pillars should not be infront of doors.

11. Doors can have one or two wings.

12. All doors should be in even number

13. Rooms can be square or rectangular shape, triangular shapes are prohibited

14. Its not advisable to construct rooms in the middle of the house. And leaving the walls of corridor

open

15. Height of walls should be same for tiled house but can vary for multistory buildings or mansions

16. Systematic approach should be followed to allow proper ventilation and air inside the home

17. Pent house can be constructed anywhere in terrace

18. Its not necessary to all doors in same line. Slight deviation is accepted

19. The plot should be divided taking center point for consideration and rooms can be created

separately or jointly.

20. Owner can move the places of other rooms as per his wish except bed room. Bed room should

be in the center of plot.

21. Kitchen can be kept in back of the house in agneya direction.

22. Construction of stair cases:-stair cases can be constructed with Brick, wood or granite. Stair

cases can be planned as per the size and shape of plot.

23. Granite stair case is not suitable for residential houses

24. Height of stairs can be 12-16 inches with 1- 1 ½ yard Width

25. Iron railing can be installed with wooden strip to hold while climbing stairs

26. Stairs need to be constructed on strong platform supported by pillars

27. Stairs can have some intermittent platform after every 10-12 stairs to take rest

28. The stairs can be decorated well with art work, auspicious portraits

29. The stairs can be with optimum length depending up on number of floors

30. Stairs can be circular or zig zag, straight or with turn manners

31. A door mat can be kept on the last step before entering the room to prevent dust

32. Stairs can have railing on both sides with wooden or iron support.

33. Stair cases can be of four types

Straight, turnkey, crisscross and circular

In straight construction, the steps size and shape would be same and in straight line

In Turn key construction, staring in straight line then left or right turn depending up on the size

and shape

In crisscross construction , its like a creeper on a tree

In circular construction, the stairs will be turning round a pillar like a wall. Its also called snake

ladder

34. Stairs to reach lower height can be made of Bamboo or wood

35. The steps from Main door to floor can be up to two yards

36. The steps created from Main door to Foundation is called Guhya and beyond foundation is

called Aguhya. These doors can be square, rectangle or spherical in shape.

37. The steps constructed can be of three parts Thrikanda Sopana. Steps with more width on top

and less width in bottom shanka mandalam, divided in two parts arda gomutram and creeper

types called valli mandalam

38. The upstairs can be in rotating manner to reach higher levels

39. In mansions and conference rooms etc , there can be odd number of steps

40. Steps can be constructed in all educational institutes, hospitals , galleries etc

41. Stairs can be constructed in any side or any direction of the house but savya paddati preferred

(left to right)

42. Sub Houses( upa griha):-

The small portion of house constructed in any side or direction is called upa griha. It includes

Pooja room, kitchen, store room and stables.

Kitchen should be preferred in the back side of house. Food preparation needs cleanliness and

to be avoided drishti dosham. Its not mandatory to have kitchen in Agneya direction

irrespective of Main door direction. Manasara suggest that kitchen can be in North east.

Pooja room can be constructed in the back portion of house

Store room can have 3 walls and one door on the fourth side.