Laghu Parasari (Jataka Chandrika)
author: O. P. Verma
edition: 2005, Rajan Publications
pages: 192
ISBN-10: 8188230040
Topic: Jyotisha
Chapter 13 - Characteristics of Rahu and Ketu
This page describes Characteristics of Rahu and Ketu which is the thirteenth chapter located on pages 13-53 in the book Laghu Parasari (Jataka Chandrika) by O. P. Verma. This book is an important treatise belonging to Hindu astrological (joytisha) literature. The core of the principles laid down in the text originate from the Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra. This chapter is a sub-section of Part 1 (Preliminaries). 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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Karmic Astrology—a Study [by Sunita Anant Chavan]
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. Amongst the initial references to the probable Planets, Brihaspati appears in the most clear sense. The earliest mention of Planets occur in the Taittiriya Aranyaka Shani, Rahu and Ketu are referred in Maitrayani Upanishad (VII. 6)....
Read full contents: Part 2.1.5 - Concept of Graha (Planet)
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:When the sun and moon are at opposite extremes in their orbits, their shadows form Rahu and Ketu. When the sun and moon are six rashis, or signs, from each other, or when they are at 180 degrees, the residents of this planet see the shadow of earth fall on the moon. This shadow is called Rahu. When the sun is covered by the shadow of the moon it is said to be eclipsed by Ketu or Rahu....
Read full contents: Verse 1.2.209
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
When Rahu ate up (i.e. drank) the nectar, the Moon and the Sun said: “This is a demon, who has come here deceitfully.” Then the lord of the world was angry, and struck him with the golden pot. His (i.e. Rahu’s) head dropped on the ground, and came to be known as Ketu. Then, Rahu and Ketu, afflicted with fear quickly went (away) from there. Now (even) when that day arrives he fights with the Moon and the Sun. The son of Simhika (i.e. Rahu) would live (in them)....
Read full contents: Chapter 10 - The Birth of Lakshmi
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