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Dr Ravindra Sharma has been a medical surgeon all his life yet has maintained a deep and abiding interest in astrology, having learnt it from several experts in the field such as his father, uncle, maternal grandfather and many others.Astrology is an ancient science which attempts to unravel the mystery of the ever-changing drama of human life. It largely succeeds in doing so on the basis of planetary influences.As a beginner, when one is looking for a book about astrology, one finds that most of them are either too simple or too difficult to read and absorb. This is a unique book in English language, concise yet comprehensive, that encompasses the entire gamut of the fundamentals of astrology in an easy-to-understand style and systematic manner.Life-long pursuit of astrology for well over six decades has enabled the author to understand and relate to the fluctuating, often unexpected, even contradictory and at times intriguing events in one's life. It has stood by him as a dependable companion, a friendly guide and an additional dimension.The author believes the book will prove an interesting and absorbing read, a worthy and reliable companion and an added support. It is bound to provide the reader the thrill, the excitement, the joy and the satisfaction of discovering the dynamics of events in his life.

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Publié par	Austin Macauley Publishers
Date de parution	10 décembre 2020
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781528968249
Langue	English

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A B C of Indian Astrology
Dr Ravindra Sharma
Austin Macauley Publishers
2020-12-10
A B C of Indian Astrology About the Author Dedication Copyright Information © Preface Chapter 1 Planets and Nodes Zodiacal Signs Exaltation of Planets Peak Strength ( Mool-Trikon ) of Planets Debilitation of Planets Friendly Signs of Planets Inimical Signs of Planets Neutral Signs of Planets Effects of Planets Depending on Their Signs Aspects of Planets (Drishti) Special Aspects of Planets: Chapter II Horoscope Chart 12 Houses and Their Portfolio Names of Various Horoscope Charts and Their Relative Importance in Prediction Movement of Planets in a Horoscope Chart Configuration of 30 Degrees in a House of a Horoscope Chart Chapter Ill Zodiacal Signs Characteristics of Twelve Zodiacal Signs Effects of Placement of Different Zodiacal Signs in 1st House or Ascendant Chapter IV Predictions Effects of Placement of Lords of the Twelve Houses of Horoscope Chapter V Constellations or Nakshtryas Names and Characteristics of 27 Nakshtryas Chapter VI Yogas Some of the Important Yogas and Their Effects Chapter VII Prediction or Phaladesh Art and Science of Prediction Familiarity with Indian Almanac, Panchang or Jantri Different Horoscope Charts Concept of Benefic and Malefic Planets General Assessment of 12 Houses of a Horoscope Chart Detailed Systematic Assessment of the Twelve Houses of Horoscope Chart Dasha / Antardasha or Reigning Period of Planets in the Life of an Individual Miscellaneous Issues: Answering Questions by Prashna Kundli Matching Horoscopes of Boy and Girl for Matrimony My Today Some Illustrating Horoscopes
About the Author
Dr Ravindra Sharma, a native of Jammu, India, is a surgeon by profession, having retired as professor of surgery. He picked up the basic elements of astrology from his father, Pt Rup Chand Ji Sharma, a renowned Ayurvedic physician of Jammu, at the age of 12. He became ill at the age of 17 when he was a 1 st -year medical student at Amritsar. The illness resulted in a prolonged stay at Jammu. This led him to consult his uncle for advice. His uncle, Pt Madan Mohan Ji Shastri, a Jyotishacharya, was a Raj Jyotshi and a famous astrologer. In his curiosity to know the reason for his illness, he learnt the basic principles of astrology from his uncle and acquired a life-long interest in the ancient science of astrology.
During the 7 years of stay at Amritsar for medical studies, he came across a number of local astrologers, notable among them being Pt Devi Dass Ji and Professor M. L. Bhatia of DAV College. They were well-known astrologers of Amritsar and his regular interactions with them enhanced his interest and knowledge further in this hobby.
Later, during the pursuit of surgical studies in London, he came in contact with Mr M. K. Gandhi, a well-known Indian astrologer based in London. He developed a close family friendship with Mr Gandhi due to his keen interest and passion for this hobby. Mr Gandhi was an internationally acclaimed astrologer at the time. Many famous public figures of London at the time were his clients. His expert counsel was keenly sought after by the mighty and the rich. His fame led him to undertake several world tours to the USA, Europe, Africa and India, and he had many millionaires among his clients. The author had regular interactions with his friend for an extended period of well over 10 years and added many finer points and subtle nuances of astrology in his repertoire.
As a practising surgeon, he kept alive his interest and passion for his hobby through regular interactions with contemporary hobbyists. Well known among them were Mr K. N. Bhakri and Shri Vidya Vinayak Ji Sharma. Mr Bhakri, a retired Tehsildar, had made quite a name for himself in the higher echelons of administration for his uncanny knowledge and skills. Shri Vinayak Sharma Ji, the younger brother of the author, had learnt astrology from late Master Phool Chand Ji, a famous astrologer of Jammu. He had enhanced his knowledge further by his own studies and research. The author has continued to interact regularly with his brother on astrology for well over 40 years. Their mutual discussions on horoscopes of different people on an almost daily basis would bring out some intricate points of this science and have helped to broaden the base of their hobby. Besides, the author, through his own practice of looking at the horoscopes of his professional colleagues and their families, his own friends and relatives, has maintained his interest in this fulfilling and absorbing hobby.
The author has been a keen and a passionate student of astrology for most of his life. He has pursued this hobby in a quiet and unobtrusive manner for well over 50 years through his personal study, research and practice.
Dedication
The book is dedicated to my wife, Dr Primla Sharma; our three children, Avneesh, Punam and Atulya; and my late father, Pandit Rup Chand Ji Vaidya.
Copyright Information ©
Copyright © Dr Ravindra Sharma (2020)
The right of Dr Ravindra Sharma to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by the author in accordance with section 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publishers.
Any person who commits any unauthorised act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages.
The story, experiences, and words are author’s alone.
A CIP catalogue record for this title is available from the British Library.
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Acknowledgement
I would like to thank my uncle, Pandit Madan Mohan Ji Shastri Jyotishacharya; my brother, Shri Vidya Vinayak Ji Sharma; and my astrologer friends, late Mr M. K. Gandhi of London, Prof M. L. Bhatia and Pt Devi Dayal Ji of Amritsar, Pt Raghunath of Srinagar and Mr K.N. Bhakri of Jammu. They not only inspired me in the pursuit of this hobby but also supported and sustained my enthusiasm and passion for this exciting and fascinating science by regular, intensive interactions over many years.
Preface
This book is written for a lay person in a simple and easy to understand language in order to arouse an interest in the old and ancient science of Indian astrology. Since the beginning of time, man has always wondered whether the heavenly bodies or the planets exercise any influence on the life and destiny of human beings. Through a lot of research, mathematical calculations on the movements of planets, careful analysis of the fluctuating events in the lives and fortunes of human beings and attempting an understanding of their relationship, the ancients of India had divinised that the fortunes and the events in the life of man are indeed significantly shaped by stellar movements. They went on to evolve a system of the art and science of astrology based on their research extended over several centuries. Astrology is not an exact science like Chemistry or Physics. It is as much an art as a science of understanding the influence of planetary movements on the lives of human beings and predicting the course of events in the future. Indeed, the predictions based on this system are remarkably accurate and startlingly revealing.
The Indian system of astrology recognises seven planets and the two nodes of Rahu and Ketu. The sphere of heavenly space around us consists of 360 degrees and has been divided into twelve zodiacal signs of 30 degrees each. In the course of their orbital rotation, the planets transit through these twelve zodiacal signs in an orderly manner. The movement and the placement of planets in different houses and signs is worked out by precise mathematical calculations. The degrees and presence of a planet in a specific house of the horoscope chart exerts a significant influence on the life of a person.
The horoscope chart is prepared on the basis of an individual’s time and place of birth. It is based on the placement and degrees of the planet in the heavenly space at the time of birth. The horoscope chart is made up of twelve houses. Each house has well-defined functions and portfolios. An astrological assessment of the horoscope chart enables one to make predictions about the life of an individual.
The author has pursued this fascinating subject as a hobby for well over 50 years and has found it remarkably satisfying and rewarding in answering many of the queries regarding future events. It is with the intention of arousing a similar interest in a common person in the ancient art and science of Indian astrology that he has undertaken the task of bringing out this book.
Chapter 1

Planets and Nodes
There are seven planets and two nodes in the Indian system of astrology. The superior (upper) and the inferior (lower) intersections of the orbits of moon and earth denote the “nodes” and these are known as Rahu and Ketu respectively.
For the purpose of this book, Rahu and Ketu would be considered as planets along with the other seven planets. The words “planet” and “star” are being used synonymously in the book.
The list of the nine planets used in astrology are listed hereunder: Name of the planet (English) Name of the planet (Hindi) Abbreviation Sun Surya Su Moon Chandra Mo Mars Mangal Ma Mercury Budh Me Jupiter Brihaspati Ju Venus Shukra Ve Saturn Shanishchra Sa Rahu Rahu Ra Ketu Ketu Ke

Zodiacal Signs
There are twelve zodiacal signs corresponding to the twelve-fold division of space around us. Each of these signs occupies or straddles a space of 30 degrees in the overall space of 360 degrees around us. These twelve signs are assigned the foll