Mook Prashna and further discussion please

July 11, 2005

Dear Sirs,

Thank you again for your fine articulation of Prasna rules.

I am a student of both Prasna Shastra and Western Horary astrology.

Both are ancient systems which have surely evolved from the same

tradition, though I have yet to solve this deep mystery of their

common roots. I base my beliefs on the fact that many Prasna

techniques use Tajika (Arabic) aspects and yogas, which are also

used in Western Horary techniques derived from the teachings of Al

Biruni.

There is an unwavering rule in Western Horary astrology that one

particular question can be asked only one time. This includes asking

the question through any means...it may only be once. So for

example, if I ask a particular question to a Palmist or card reader,

then that will be my one and only chance to ask that question, and I

should not pose that question before an astrologer or anyone else

again.

In _Prasna Tantra_,BV Raman states that "The first query is to be

read from the ascendant, the second from the Moon, the third from

the Sun, the fourth from Jupiter, and the fifth from the stronger of

planets Mercury or Venus." Raman goes on to say that "If only one

question is answered, the prediction cannot go wrong." Does this

mean the question may be asked numerous times, or does this mean

that one particular question may only be asked once, but if the

querent has numerous questions about other matters, they may be

answered in this aforementioned order by the astrologer.

Thank you for your wisdom so freely shared,

Juliana Swanson

July 11, 2005

hello juliana,

In the context of vedic Sciences, Vedic Astrology is a very exhaustive and

elaborate field of science and needs various issues to be linked.

Also ancient sages and seers have the ability understand 'janma" otherwise

"birth is a very critical issue/event in the life of the "mother"(as well as

father ofcourse).it is really difficult at that time to keep note the actual

timing of birth.Also this kind of keeping an accurate timing also needs

realisation that this data will be useful for analysing the life and events that

unfold.

Also sometimes such situation arise in life which people want to be addressed

and look around for guidance.

Keeping these issues in mind and having awareness to the situations Vedic

Astrology could make available a 'short cut" to Astrologers to overcome

difficulties throgh horary astrology.

In "Vedic Astrology Hora a definete sense and meaning to time and is a fraction

of the cycle(of events and time)"In all Indian Almancs accordingly Hora is given

lot of importance in daily life.

where as Mooka( through Verbal method) a prasna can also be addressed to get a

solution.

Hora also revolves round luminaries:sun and moon which have only house ascribed

to them.Thus they assume importance of lagna by themselves.

Mooka has also different meanings;it also means group and also needing

sggregation.

In this context Astrologers(Jyotish) also need some rules and regulations.

These have been elaborated indicationg limitations in Horary Astrology as it is

Mooka(Verbal way)

Also It has been foreseen a demand from the people in general for such guidance

and advice around,it has been prescribed one question at one time.

Also Astrologer has also been informed the methods when several people seek

sevral redressal sevaral problems in a very short time.

For this purpose it has been conveyed that from the position of various planets

at a particular time,answers to sevral questions of sevral persons can also be

addressed.

Limitation how ever continues for limited use of Horary Astrology and to rely

traditional analysis of Ascendant based on birth timing of the native.

As far as asking several questions or repeating issues discounts the importance

of Astrology on both sides.

It is beyond doubt that the life events follow a pattern(be it dasa wise or

otherwise) and always signify the importance of janma(Ascdt),poorva

karmas(pancham,5th) and bhagya(9th):present life.Accordingly it has been defined

that a child till 5th years experience results of mother and up to 10 years of

father and from 10th his own.these issues are embedded in the 1,5and 9 analysis.

In this context if we understood horary Astrology/prasna has to be resorted with

sincerity and honesty only for one question by one individual.What b.v.r has

conveyed is for Astrolgers

Also it needs to be understood:that jyotisha comprises three grand divisions as

under;

Ganitha or Astronomy

Phalabhaga(predictions) or judicial Astrology and last9but not least)

Prasna(question) or horary Astrology

refer Sravartha Chintamani:Introduction

krishnan

"If only one

question is answered, the prediction cannot go wrong."

if the querent has numerous questions about other matters, they may be answered

in this aforementioned order

Does this

mean the question may be asked numerous times, or does this mean

that one particular question may only be asked once, but if the

querent has numerous questions?"

Juliana Swanson <omhamsa wrote: