Jataka Mani Manjusha: Parasara Astrology [English] By Challa Soma Sundaram

Author: Challa Soma Sundaram

Publisher: Scientific Publishers

Binding: Paperback

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**"Jataka Mani Manjusha: Parasara Astrology"** by **Challa Soma Sundaram** is a comprehensive guide to **Parasara astrology**, an ancient system of Vedic astrology based on the teachings of **Rishi Parasara**, one of the most revered sages in the tradition of Vedic astrology. The book serves as an introduction and a detailed exploration of the principles of Parasara astrology, providing insights into its methodology and practical applications.

### Key Themes and Features of **"Jataka Mani Manjusha: Parasara Astrology"**:

1. **Introduction to Parasara Astrology**:
   - The book begins with an overview of **Parasara astrology**, which is based on the teachings of the sage **Parasara**, who is often considered the father of Vedic astrology. Parasara's text, the **Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra**, is one of the oldest and most authoritative texts in the field of astrology.
   - **Parasara astrology** is a detailed system that emphasizes the analysis of a person’s **birth chart (Jataka)** to understand their **life path**, **personality**, **career**, **health**, **relationships**, and **spiritual progress**.

2. **The Role of Planets and Houses in Parasara Astrology**:
   - The book covers the fundamental concepts of **planets** (Grahas) and **houses** (Bhavas) in the context of **Parasara's teachings**. Each planet represents certain energies or forces in a person's life, while the houses represent different areas of life such as wealth, career, health, relationships, and spirituality.
   - Parasara's system of astrology places particular importance on the **Rashi** (zodiac signs), **planetary aspects**, and the **lunar nodes (Rahu and Ketu)**. The interaction between planets, their strengths or weaknesses, and their placements in various signs and houses is crucial to understanding a person’s destiny.

3. **Planetary Dasha System**:
   - One of the most important features of **Parasara astrology** is the **Dasha system**, which divides a person’s life into periods ruled by different planets. Each **Dasha** or planetary period is associated with the planet’s influence on the individual’s life.
   - The book explains how to calculate the **Dasha periods** and how to interpret them to predict specific events in a person’s life, such as career changes, financial ups and downs, marriage, health issues, and other life milestones.

4. **The Concept of Yogas**:
   - **Yogas** are important combinations of planets in a person’s horoscope that indicate significant events or traits in life. Parasara astrology identifies various types of **Yogas** that can influence a person’s fate, such as:
     - **Raj Yogas** (combinations that bring wealth, power, and success).
     - **Dhan Yogas** (combinations that indicate prosperity and financial success).
     - **Chandra-Mangal Dhan Yoga**, **Gaj Kesari Yoga**, **Sannyasa Yoga**, and other important combinations.
   - The book provides an in-depth explanation of these Yogas, including how they are formed, their meanings, and their potential outcomes.

5. **The Importance of the Ascendant (Lagna)**:
   - The **Ascendant (Lagna)** is one of the most significant factors in **Parasara astrology**, as it represents the **physical body**, **mindset**, and **overall life direction**. The Ascendant is the starting point for interpreting the horoscope and reveals important insights about a person’s life.
   - The book discusses the role of the **Ascendant Lord** (the ruling planet of the Ascendant) and how its placement and strength in the birth chart can influence a person’s life experiences.

6. **The Role of Nakshatras**:
   - Parasara astrology also places great emphasis on the **Nakshatras** (lunar constellations). There are 27 Nakshatras, each with its own specific qualities, and each one is ruled by a specific planet.
   - The book explains how the **position of the Moon** in a particular Nakshatra at the time of birth can influence a person’s **emotional nature**, **behavior**, and **mental state**. It also provides insights into how the Nakshatras interact with the planets in the birth chart to create unique life patterns.

7. **The Twelve Houses of the Birth Chart**:
   - The book details the significance of each of the **12 houses** in the horoscope, which govern different aspects of life:
     - **1st House**: Personality, physical appearance, and general life outlook.
     - **2nd House**: Wealth, family, speech, and assets.
     - **3rd House**: Communication, siblings, and short travels.
     - **4th House**: Home, mother, emotions, and vehicles.
     - **5th House**: Children, education, creativity, and romance.
     - **6th House**: Health, enemies, and service.
     - **7th House**: Marriage, partnerships, and public relationships.
     - **8th House**: Transformation, death, inheritance, and hidden matters.
     - **9th House**: Fortune, dharma, and higher learning.
     - **10th House**: Career, profession, and public life.
     - **11th House**: Gains, friendships, and aspirations.
     - **12th House**: Losses, isolation, spirituality, and foreign travel.
   - By analyzing the planets and their positions in these houses, astrologers can predict specific events and patterns in a person's life.

8. **Interpretation of Transits and Aspects**:
   - The book provides guidance on interpreting the **transits** of planets, especially how their movement across the zodiac influences the individual’s birth chart.
   - It also explores the **aspects** (Drishti) formed by planets, which reveal how planets influence each other and the overall life experience. The book explains how planetary aspects (like **conjunctions**, **oppositions**, and **trines**) can alter the expression of the planets and their results.

9. **Remedies (Upayas) in Parasara Astrology**:
   - **Remedies (Upayas)** are an essential part of **Parasara astrology**. The book covers various remedies and practices that can be used to mitigate negative planetary influences and enhance positive ones. These remedies may include:
     - **Mantras**: Specific chants to pacify or strengthen the planets.
     - **Gemstones**: Wearing gemstones associated with certain planets.
     - **Charity and Rituals**: Performing charitable deeds and conducting spiritual rituals to gain favor from benefic planets or reduce the malefic effects of planets.

10. **Practical Applications**:
    - The book not only explains the theory behind **Parasara astrology**, but also gives **practical applications** for the reader. It includes techniques for reading **birth charts**, analyzing planetary periods (Dashas), and understanding how to predict future events and life trends.
    - It also helps readers understand how to use astrology as a tool for personal growth, making important life decisions, and gaining a deeper understanding of one’s **karmic path**.

### Conclusion:

**"Jataka Mani Manjusha: Parasara Astrology"** by **Challa Soma Sundaram** is an authoritative and accessible guide to the principles of **Parasara astrology**. It offers a systematic approach to understanding the **birth chart** and provides in-depth insights into the role of **planets**, **houses**, **Nakshatras**, and **Yogas** in shaping a person’s life. This book is a valuable resource for both **beginners** and **advanced practitioners** of astrology, as it covers the foundational concepts and practical techniques for interpreting a birth chart.

By using the principles of **Parasara astrology**, readers can gain a deeper understanding of their life path, identify potential challenges, and use **astrological remedies** to enhance their overall well-being. Whether you are a serious student of astrology or someone looking to explore the influence of the cosmos on your life, this book provides a solid foundation in one of the most ancient and revered systems of Vedic astrology.

Number Of Pages: 659

Release Date: 01-12-2014

EAN: 9788172338978

Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.5 x 1.6 inches

Languages: English