The proceedings of Indian astrology are as per the Vedic system which we call Vedic astrology. Vedic astrology has a strong link with our Santana Dharma which believes that what happens to an individual is affected by what happens in the outside world, including the vast astronomical spaces beyond the realm of humans.
The Vedas have six auxiliary branches or limbs known as Vedangas which are associated with the learnings of Vedas
These Vedangas are:
The most influential practices of Vedic astrology are from the texts of :
1. Brihat Parashara Hora ShastraIn brief Brihat Parashara hora Shastra is the most comprehensive text on Vedic astrology written by Maharishi Parashara, father of Maharishi Vydavysa. this is an extensive study of important features of Vedic astrology such as
Brihat Jataka or Brihat Jatakam or Brihajjatakam is one of the five principal texts written by Varāhamihira, the other four being Panchasiddhantika, Brihat Samhita, Laghu Jataka, and Yogayatra.
One of the important teachings of brihat jatak is that the fate or destiny of one individual deal with the various earnings gathered through 'KARMA JEEVA'.
This book describes various technical terms of astrology such as the constitution of the zodiac, physical nature of Rashis, planetary ownerships, Vargas of a Rashi and their lords, measurements of signs and when they become powerful, grahayoni prabheda, viyoni janma adhyaya (manifold births) and many more complexities which give complete insight into astrology.
3. Ashtavarga NibandhAshtavarga Nibandh means eight Vargas, this helps scholars and practitioners of astrology understand the malignant and beneficial effects of planets
The study emphasizes the aspects of planets in transit based on pure mathematical formulas and unique calculations and also explains the assessment of the strength of planets in transit
Ashtavarga calculations are used in different situations in different charts like birth charts, divisional charts varsha kundali, and many more astrological calculations, These calculations if used scientifically and mathematically with precise details give accurate predictions.
Astrology proficiency is archived not just by studying all the text but also needs years of practice,As Astrology Reveals the will of God ,astrology is a never-ending process
Consult Sri Siddi Vinayaka Astrology, the best astrologer in Bangalore who has been practicing astrology for more than 25 years.