what is astrology/?

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SURYA SIDDHANT OF HINDU ASTROLOGY?

Answer 1

Jyotisha (jyotiṣa, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga. The Sanskrit word derives from jyótis (disjointed as "Ja"+"Ya"+"O"+"T"+"ish" to get the root meaning as "water or birth"+"in addition to" + "earth" and "stars" + "knowledgeable" equating as one who is knowledgeable, or enlightened with knowledge, of birth, fate, and relationship to water, earth and stars) or which means "light, brightness", but in the plural also "the heavenly bodies, planets and stars". Jyotish may thus at one level be seen to signify a "science of heavenly bodies". However, as the singular purpose of jyotish and the vedas is to dispel the darkness of ignorance, it is more commonly taken to signify the "science of light". Indeed, Jyotish has historically been part of a continuous "holistic" approach to living and to spiritual practice within the life of Hindus predominant in India.

Jyotish is often discussed as the instructional element of the Rig Veda, and as such is a Vedanga, or "body part" of the Vedas. Jyotish is called the Eye of the Veda, for its believed ability to view both phenomenal reality and wisdom itself. Part of a larger Vedic curriculum including mathematics, architecture, medical and military applications, it superficially has much in common with ancient and modern Western astrology (and the early traces of the descent of various schools of astrology from the Harappan and Egyptian cultures, Chinese and the Chaldean, through the Arabs, Greeks, and early Romans show complex interweavings that are assessed variously by diverse camps of scholars -- who, however, currently find little common ground as to the exact historical development). Jyotish has many facets, and some of its basics are clearly also cornerstones of Western astrology, such as symbolically endowed signs, houses and planets. But Jyotish has its own sophisticated reference to the noumenal: the planets are "grahas", forces that seize or act upon created beings and influence their actions and life.

As Hindus believe that humans have ups and downs in life because of karma, many use Jyotish to understand the downs in life due to the influence of planets, i.e., Navagraha and perform religious ceremonies to mitigate the bad karma

The foundation of jyotish is the notion of bandhu of the Vedas, which is the connection between the microcosm and the macrocosm. Surya, the Sun, is a manifestation of Vishnu, a central aspect of the Supreme, and is also the Atman within man. The term "Vedic astrology" has been recently introduced by American and Western astrologers in the 1980s and 1990s, leading to collaborative organizations such as the now-international Council of Vedic Astrology.

Branches of Vedic / Hindu Astrology
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Vedic astrology (Aagam Shaastra / Jyotisha- futurity sciences) has three main branches:

- Siddhanta (Astronomy): Astronomy & its application to astrology
- Samhita (Mundane astrology): Covers Mundane astrology, predicting important events related to countries such as war, earth quakes, political events, astro - meteorology, financial positions, electional astrology; house & construction related matters (Vaastu Shaastra), animals, portents & omens etc.
- Hora (Predictive astrology)

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Answer 3

Like Dechovka said, Astrology has been a great help for me to understand myself and why I do what I do , I know there is free will involved and it is not an excuse or reason for something I have done but still I got to know I am more prone to certain things in this life.It also help me aware of my weakness and potential pitfalls and also my strengths so I can make good use of them. Astrology also helps me understand others better and how to relate to them . I am spiritual in a sense that I do follow some buddha teachings. Maybe I dont follow them full on now, but still I try to seek contentment in myself. I am also trying to understand that certain things in life do not appear as they are, most of the time, I seek for the true meaning behind everything people say or do or how things happen/turn out the way they do . I also believe in a higher being ( not neccessarily The God that we know about - man, this one is one irritated god - my way or the hight way road ) , this higher being for me is nature and karma. I believe there are things that we can not explain or take a hold. This higher being is universal and us , as individual human being , is wired or connected to each other this way. I believe in the union of the souls. I feel that we have many lives , when this life ends, we will continue to live another one, completely physically separated of this life, but the soul is still the same but lay dormat/sub-concious and if we are lucky, sometimes we may have a moment where we know we " have been there before " So in a way , spirituality and astrology is connected as everything else in the universe. In this case, the nodes have their role and also the moon and neptune , the 12th house....if we are able to full understand the 12th house and its planets placements....I think maybe we could take a peek into our own spirituality.

Answer 4

Astrology : Jyotish
(THIS IS THE HINDU MEANING) (THE AMERICAN MEANING IS THE STRUCTURE OF STARS AND PLANETS.)

Astrology is an important part of veda, and it has been an important part of our life too. As described in Parashar Smriti, Jyotish (Astrology) is the eyes of veda.

" Sidhanta-samhita-hora rupam skandh trayatmakam.

Vedasya nirmalam chakshuh jyotish shashtram akalmasham.

Vinaitad akhilam karmam shroutasmart na siddhyati

Tasmaad jagad hitarthaay Brhmna nirmitam pura "

Meaning,

described in 3 parts, Siddhanta, Samhita & Hora, jyotish is the eyes of veda which is absolutely pure. Because man can't perform his social and spiritual duties without its assistance. Therefore, it was made before man got birth. Its very clear how eyes are important in our body the same important astrology is. Through astrology one can see and plan the future.

The word 'Jyotish' has arrived from the Sanskrit word 'jyoti' = light. All stars and planets are lightening elements of the universe therefore they have been called 'jyoti' and the study related to them is called 'Jyotish'. Jyotish is really a science, which studies about the planets and stars and guides the mankind to tune between him, the nature and his destiny. Jyotish defines the right time, the right place and the right action to perform with a right person.

Is Astrology really useful?

Yes, it is. If you close your eyes it doesn't mean the sun or moon will not affect you. Closing eyes are not the solution of the problems but if you know what is going to occur in future, you can prepare yourself for using the time best at your benefits and best to protect yourself from the evil occurrences.

Indian Astrology: What is that?

Astrology was born in India. The most ancient astrological books and systems are found in India as, according with the historians, at least 5000 years old (in Mahabharat). Indian scholars have specially and extensively worked on astrology called Indian Astrology or Vedic Astrology or Jyotish. Indian astrology not only reads your character but also defines the occurrences in your past, present and future with an appropriate timings. But the most important contribution is the Planetary Remedy System in Indian Astrology. India Astrology has been divided in 3 major parts -

Siddhant - Astronomy

Samhita - Mundane astrology (natural forecast)

Hora - Individual forecasts or just astrology through horoscope etc.

According to the Hindu scriptures, there were 18 founder sages who worked on Jyotish first. The list below shows their names with their important works -

Surya - Surya Siddhant

Pitamah( Brahma ) - Pitamah Siddhant

Vyas - Several Including Mahabharat

Vashishtha - Vashishtha Samhita

Atri - Atri Samhita

Parashar - Brihat Parashar Hora

Kashyap - Kashyap Smriti

Narad Narad - Samhita

Garg - Garg Samhita

Marichi - Marichi Samhita

Angira - Angira Smriti

Lomash - Lomash Samhita

Paulish - Paulish Samhita

Chyavan - Chyavan Samhita

Yavan - Vriddha Yavan Jatak

Bhrigu - Bhrigu Samhita, Bhrigu Sutram

Shaunak - Shaunak Samhita

Answer 5

Astrology is learning the movement of planets and using its mathematical calculations understanding its impact on our life. It relates to an event which may happen in future. In our astrology classes the Astrological concepts are linked with scientific knowledge for better understanding of the concepts and its impacts.

Answer 6

I'm fascinated by numerology. I strongly believe that numbers reflect certain aptitudes and character tendencies, as an integral part of the cosmic plan. Each letter has a numeric value that provides a related cosmic vibration. The sum of the numbers in your birth date and the sum of value derived from the letters in the name provide an interrelation of vibrations. These numbers show a great deal about character, purpose in life, what motivates, and where talents may lie.

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Answer 7

Astrology is the study of the actions and relative positions of outer space objects as a means for divining information about human relationships and worldly events.

Answer 8

Astrology is nothing but to know your future.

Answer 9

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