Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Dear Balaji, >>I just finished reading Shri BV Raman's book "Graha and Bhava Balas." Given my hatred for math, I'm happy that astro SW can do these things automatically! :-)<< Indeed it's a great boon having jyotish software to do all those tedious calculations for us. However there are some negatives also. For instance, when I did all my calculations by hand, I was able to relax in the knowledge that the calculations were correct. I also think that we become very lazy when we rely on the computer solely and slowly we lose the skills that we once had to calculate a chart by hand. Another important point I've discovered is that computer software is not always reliable. In PL for instance if you have the option set up to calculate both transit chart and varshaphala (as well as natal chart) you'll find, by casting a chart for the current time, Gulika is in a different house (in these two charts) than it is in the natal chart?? >>What are your thoughts on these things? Is ShadBala better, or Vimshopak? How does one evaluate Bhava Bala?<< I think it's a good idea to consider both. A planet that fails to gain sufficient ShadBala may be extremely strong in Vimsopaka. (If I'm not mistaken a planet with Vimsopaka strength exceeding 15 will give excellent results)...so, as with all things, it's a matter of balance. >>Shri BV Raman tells that too much focus on math can spoil our intuition. How much is too much? This is an important question for me, because my capacity for intuition is better than my capacity for maths. I don't want to try going towards math, and lose what little intuition I possess!<< It's a bit of a double edged sword I think....practice, practice, practice with the maths (for years if necessary) until it becomes instinctual; And then more practice, practice, practice (for years if necessary) reading charts, and wallah! intuition is born!! It can't happen overnight without divine revelation, I'm afraid - which then puts us in the realm of the Yogi Karve's of this world. The trouble with computers and particularly with these forums is that people feel the pressure to intuitively interpret a chart after only a few years practice...mostly it's a miss and hit affair...for all of us! And when mistakes are made they come under the critical judgement of many. The lists certainly can be a minefield of criticisms and controversies. But it balances out, I guess, with the priceless experience gained from making those mistakes :-)) Best Wishes, Mrs. Wendy http://JyotishVidya.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Hi Wendy and all, Can there be a discussion or advice on what is the best Vedic computer software to use - or - a combination of such for various techniques in understanding and delineation. I know my self I use one program (Goravani) as of now and want to very much expand. Debra Wendy Vasicek <wenvas wrote: Dear Balaji, >>I just finished reading Shri BV Raman's book "Graha and Bhava Balas." Given my hatred for math, I'm happy that astro SW can do these things automatically! :-)<< Indeed it's a great boon having jyotish software to do all those tedious calculations for us. However there are some negatives also. For instance, when I did all my calculations by hand, I was able to relax in the knowledge that the calculations were correct. I also think that we become very lazy when we rely on the computer solely and slowly we lose the skills that we once had to calculate a chart by hand. Another important point I've discovered is that computer software is not always reliable. In PL for instance if you have the option set up to calculate both transit chart and varshaphala (as well as natal chart) you'll find, by casting a chart for the current time, Gulika is in a different house (in these two charts) than it is in the natal chart?? >>What are your thoughts on these things? Is ShadBala better, or Vimshopak? How does one evaluate Bhava Bala?<< I think it's a good idea to consider both. A planet that fails to gain sufficient ShadBala may be extremely strong in Vimsopaka. (If I'm not mistaken a planet with Vimsopaka strength exceeding 15 will give excellent results)...so, as with all things, it's a matter of balance. >>Shri BV Raman tells that too much focus on math can spoil our intuition. How much is too much? This is an important question for me, because my capacity for intuition is better than my capacity for maths. I don't want to try going towards math, and lose what little intuition I possess!<< It's a bit of a double edged sword I think....practice, practice, practice with the maths (for years if necessary) until it becomes instinctual; And then more practice, practice, practice (for years if necessary) reading charts, and wallah! intuition is born!! It can't happen overnight without divine revelation, I'm afraid - which then puts us in the realm of the Yogi Karve's of this world. The trouble with computers and particularly with these forums is that people feel the pressure to intuitively interpret a chart after only a few years practice...mostly it's a miss and hit affair...for all of us! And when mistakes are made they come under the critical judgement of many. The lists certainly can be a minefield of criticisms and controversies. But it balances out, I guess, with the priceless experience gained from making those mistakes :-)) Best Wishes, Mrs. Wendy http://JyotishVidya.com Sponsor Children InternationalWould you give Hope to a Child in need? ·Click Here to meet a Girl And Give Her Hope·Click Here to meet a Boy And Change His Life Learn More jyotish-vidya/ jyotish-vidya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Dear Debra, I have both Goravani Jyotish and PL 2000. The one I prefer (and use consistently) is PL. Best Wishes, Mrs. Wendy http://JyotishVidya.com - "Debra Mehren" <dqm51 <jyotish-vidya> Friday, January 28, 2005 11:37 AM Re: Graha and Bhava Balas Hi Wendy and all, Can there be a discussion or advice on what is the best Vedic computer software to use - or - a combination of such for various techniques in understanding and delineation. I know my self I use one program (Goravani) as of now and want to very much expand. Debra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Dear Debra, I use Shri Jyoti Star and am very happy with it. I would recommend that you went through the reviews on this site: http://www.soulhealing.com/index.htm You can choose one depending on your needs. Regards, Venkat Wendy Vasicek <wenvas wrote: Dear Debra, I have both Goravani Jyotish and PL 2000. The one I prefer (and use consistently) is PL. Best Wishes, Mrs. Wendy http://JyotishVidya.com - "Debra Mehren" <dqm51 <jyotish-vidya> Friday, January 28, 2005 11:37 AM Re: Graha and Bhava Balas Hi Wendy and all, Can there be a discussion or advice on what is the best Vedic computer software to use - or - a combination of such for various techniques in understanding and delineation. I know my self I use one program (Goravani) as of now and want to very much expand. Debra Sponsor Children InternationalWould you give Hope to a Child in need? ·Click Here to meet a Girl And Give Her Hope·Click Here to meet a Boy And Change His Life Learn More jyotish-vidya/ jyotish-vidya ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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