Brihat Jataka
author: P. S. Sastri
edition: 2007, Ranjan Publications
pages: 227
ISBN-10: 8188230812
Topic: Jyotisha
Chapter 2 - On Planets
This page describes On Planets which is the second chapter located on page 27 in the book Brihat Jataka by P. S. Sastri. This book, ascribed to Varahamihira deals with Hindu Predictive Astrology (an important branch of joytisha) and highlights topics such as Horoschopy, Rasis, Bhavas, longevity and planetary alignments. 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.
Summary of contents: Nature of the Planets. Divisions. Caste and sex. Aspects. Friends, foes and neutrals. Temporary relationships. Shadbala.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “On Planets” according to 152 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Brihat Samhita [by N. Chidambaram Iyer]
The Moon is always known as an Akranda planet. 7. Ketu, Mars, Rahu and Venus are known as Yayin planets. The planet that suffers defeat in conjunction will cause suffering to the objects it represents; but if triumphant, the objects will prosper. 8. If a Paura planet should suffer defeat in conjunction with another Paura planet, citizens and rulers will suffer....
Read full contents: Chapter 17 - On planetary conjunctions (grahayuddha)
Karmic Astrology—a Study [by Sunita Anant Chavan]
Concept of Graha (Planet). [Full title: Sources of Light in the Literature (5): Graha (Planet)] The term Graha broadly and prevalently denotes Planet in Jyotihshastra. The body of Navagraha or Nine Planets is a conglomeration of Sun and Moon, the five Planets proper and Rahu and Ketu. The Planetary system is commonly utilized for Jataka purpose in present Jyotihshastra and shows a blending of Indian and foreign elements....
Read full contents: Part 2.1.5 - Concept of Graha (Planet)
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita [by Narayana Gosvami]
The jivas who live on any of the planets up to Satya-loka, the planet of Lord Brahma, must take birth again. Commentary: Sarartha-Varshini Prakashika-vritti (By Shrila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja; the explanation that illuminates the commentary named Sarartha-varshini) Shrila Bhaktivinoda Thakura quotes Krishna as saying, “All planets, from Brahma-loka, or Satya-loka, down to the lowest planet, are temporary....
Read full contents: Verse 8.16
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[Brihat Jataka: index]
[About the author (P. S. Sastri)]
[Introduction]