Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
author: Girish Chand Sharma
edition: 2006, Sagar Publications
pages: 1448
ISBN-13: 8903602403809
Topic: Jyotisha
Chapter 68 - Ashtakvarga
This page describes Ashtakvarga which is the sixty-eighth chapter located on pages 505-530 of the second volume in the English translation of the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra by Girish Chand Sharma. This book discusses in detail the various elements of Vedic Astrology (jyotisha) and was written by Maharishi Parashara. 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: The purpose behinde expunding the system of Ashtakavarga which indicates results relating to the life including longevity of the native. Determination of results on the basis of mutual positions of planets. The term “Karna”, (Bindus or Dots) and “Sthana” (Rekhas, or small verticle lines), are fully explained. Ashtakavarga Chakras (Charts) for all the planets and Ascendant showing auspicious and inauspicious positions.
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