A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Astrology
This page describes Astrology which is located on page 189 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Astrology” according to 64 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations [by Radhakrishnan. P]
Roman Empire in particular, astrology was much used in artistic symbolism, to praise a King or a God. The Middle Age Astrology was bifurcated into four branches known as natural Astrology, Judicial Astrology, Natal Astrology and Horary Astrology. The great early designer of telescopes, John Kepler strongly believed that Astrology and religion were irreversibly enmeshed....
Read full contents: 13. Historicity of Astrology in Medieval Age
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita [by Laxmi Maji]
His expertise in the three branches of astrology is found in mathematical astrology, applied astrology and Samhita. (* 1) Sri Baladev Upadhyaya & Srinivasa Rath (eds. ) Sanskrit-Vanmaya Ka Brihad Itihasa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Sanskrit Sansthan, 2006, p. 96....
Read full contents: Varahamihira (Ayurveda scholar)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
—(50) Explanatory notes by Ganganath Jha ‘Nakshatrangavidya’—‘Astrology and Palmistry’ (Medhatithi and Kulluka);—‘Astrology and the Science of Grammar and other Vedic Subsidiaries’ (Narayana);—‘Astrology’ (Govindaraja). ‘Anushasana’—‘Offering advice’ (Medhatithi, Govindaraja, Kulluka, and Raghavananda);—‘teaching of the Veda’ (Narayana and Nandana)....
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