Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
author: Girish Chand Sharma
edition: 2006, Sagar Publications
pages: 1448
ISBN-13: 8903602403809
Topic: Jyotisha
Chapter 85 - Curses of the Previous Birth
This page describes Curses of the Previous Birth which is the eighty-fifth chapter located on pages 718-738 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: Yogas of childlessness attributing to the curses of the previous birth of the Serpant, forefathers, mother, brother, materal uncle, Brahmins, wife, departed spirits. Propitiatory measures to alleviate the evil effects.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Curses of the Previous Birth” according to 250 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Gautami Mahatmya [by G. P. Bhatt]
O lord, O chief of Devas, O lord of Devas, be pleased to destroy old age acquired by my father due to the curse. Please rid ray brothers of their curses. They have been cursed by my father due to anger. O lord, worshipped by Devas, release them from their curses. Brahma said: Saying “So be it” the lord of the universe destroyed old age that was caused by the curse. The lord of the worlds made his brothers free from their curses. Thenceforth that holy centre destroys old age and sickness....
Read full contents: Chapter 76 - Yayatatirtha and other Holy Centres
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Thereupon Jaya cursed Vijaya who was covetous-minded: “You have taken the money but do not give. Hence be a crocodile.” 12. On hearing his curse Vijaya too cursed him: “You have gone astray due to arrogance and cursed me. Hence be an elephant.” 13. On seeing Lord Vishnu at the time of their daily worship, they told him what had happened. They requested the Lord of Rama for the termination of the curses. Jaya and Vijaya said: 14. O Lord, we are your devotees....
Read full contents: Chapter 28 - Dharmadatta Attains Salvation
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) [by Chandrima Das]
Matangalila also mentions the birth of the mythic sage Palakapya who was the son of a cow elephant (cursed nymph Rucira or Gunavati) and the sage Samagayana, expert of elephantology....
Read full contents: Curses borne by Elephants
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