Jatakadeshmarga

Author: V. Subrahmanya Sastri
Publisher: CBH Publications
Language: Sanskrit Text with English Translation
Edition: 2021
ISBN: 9789383811557
Pages: 240
Weight: 240 g
Country of Origin: India

Description:

Jatakadesamarga is a significant work that brings the wisdom of Podumanai Chomadiri, also known as Somayaji of Podumanai, an esteemed astrologer from Malabar, into the modern era. Somayaji, believed to have lived around 250 years ago in the Talappilli Taluk of Cochin State, produced a work that has remained influential in the field of Indian astrology.

The Jatakadesamarga is more than just a standalone text; it incorporates valuable slokas from a variety of renowned astrological texts such as:

• Brihat Jataka

• Laghu Jataka

• Jatakaparijata

• Phaladeepaka

• Yavan Jataka

• Silparatna

• Prasnamarga

The author, V. Subrahmanya Sastri, has taken the insights of classical astrological authorities like Varahamihira, Sripati, and others to critically comment and analyze these ancient slokas. This effort greatly enhances the clarity and understanding of the intricate astrological concepts presented in the work.

A standout chapter in this text is the Bhavavichara, a masterly study that provides deep insights into astrological analysis. This book is an in-depth commentary and a critique of various core concepts such as the Gunapinda, Marananirnaya, and several other astrological tests. In particular, Bhinnashtakavarga is a novel concept introduced in this text, offering unique insights that are not found in other classic works.

The final chapter, Misraprakaranam, is particularly valuable as it provides predictive techniques, offering practical hints and guidance to students of astrology on how to interpret horoscopes for predictions effectively.

This book is an essential classic for every learner of Indian astrology and is part of a significant series reprinting important astrological texts. The previous works in this series include Kalaprakasika, Shatpanchasika, Jathakachandrika, Prasnajnana, Brihath Jataka, Sripati Paddhati, and Prasnanushtana Paddati.

Why You Should Read This Book:

• Master Reference: It serves as a fundamental reference work for serious students and practitioners of Indian astrology.

• Critical Commentary: V. Subrahmanya Sastri’s insightful commentary on ancient texts helps clarify many complex astrological concepts, making them accessible to modern readers.

• Unique Insights: The novel ideas introduced in the Bhinnashtakavarga and Misraprakaranam chapters offer a fresh perspective on astrology, which sets this book apart from other traditional texts.

• Historical Significance: The book provides a connection to historical Indian astrology, drawing on the works of legendary astrologers like Varahamihira and Sripati.

• Comprehensive Study: The text's blend of various classical sources makes it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to study astrology in-depth.