Guest guest Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 Dear Mr Krishnan, Mrs Wendy and all, Yes, that is so true. I do occasionally switch from one system to the other but never mixing them. SA is very good for predictions and I have made quite accurate ones using SA, but I regret to say that they do not use Nakshatras at all and the Dasha levels used only go as far as the bukthi, so the detail is missing there, even though SA is a clear cut approach to astrology that really works and I have got very accurate results using it. Still on the mixing systems, for example, in SA my trainees would never be seen from 6th, but always from 5th and indeed in November when I got a new trainee, Mercury was transiting my 11th aspecting my 5th during those important ascendant degrees which they in SA call Most Effective Point, so SA does work, however the level of detail that you get from analysing the Nakshatras should not be overlooked. It is my personal intent to go beyond SA now that I have practised Astrology using SA, which got me familiar with many of the normal astrology techniques, etc. Last night I could not sleep because I could not stop thinking of how the Nakshatras make sense and how important they are. In my case, for example, all is so clear and things that are omitted otherwise become alive in details. Just for example, Saturn rules my 2nd and Saturn is placed in the Nakshatra of Venus - this makes a lot of sense because if 2nd house rules family and speech etc, then Saturn being in the strong Nakshatra of Venus would account for the fact that my family is a family of musicians and artists: father and aunt were Opera singers, grandmother a pianist, grandfather a conductor (maestro) plus Maria de Medeiros (Pulp Fiction film by Tarentino, Henry and June, etc) is actually my cousin and her father, my uncle is a maestro. Now these details would never be there if I did not analyse them using the Nakshatras!!! I will not bother you much longer but if indeed my Ascendant fall on the UttaraUshada Nakshatra then my ascendant nakshatra is ruled by the Sun, which is in the 6th of what? Maternal aunts and uncles who were who I ended up with during my childhood plus the Sun there being in Nakshatra of Jupiter and Gemini conjunct Mercury, I think that accounts for my love for gadgets and interest in Astrology plus writing... So using the Nakshatras must be what brings the detail into a chart and in my humble opinion they should not be overlooked but looked into in detail. But one cannot mix the systems. Thanks for reading my views, Rui. vattem krishnan <bursar_99 wrote: Dear Friends "If you wish to use the Jaimini system, that's fine. If you wish to use the Nadi system, that's fine. If you wish to use the Western system, that's fine. If you wish to use the KP system, that's fine. If you wish to use the SA, that's fine. Whatever you feel comfortable with, stick to it, but DON'T mix and match one system with another...it leads to total confusion!" These observations made sounds true.This where we are discounting reliability by mixing up various methods.Incase if we have to be more scientific we may prove and disprove by the same method not ecclectic approacj. krishnan Wendy Vasicek <jyotish wrote: Dear xxxx, You Wrote: *In the past I have on a few occasions come across your posts to Sanjay Rath where you argue how he delineates from the Parasara norm. I am guessing that Robert's book here is filled with Jamini as well as Parasara that you might object to.* That's just ridiculous! Why on earth would I object to Jaimini etc.. These are legitimate methods of prediction. What I do object to is mixing one method with another. We wouldn't consider applying the principles of Chinese astrology to the Vimsottari dasa system would we? or using the Western tropical zodiac in conjunction with a Vedic chart... In the same way we should not use Jaimini methods of prediction along with the Parashara system. They ARE seperate systems, and Astrologers, like R. Koch, who are unable to grasp this fact have no credibility. My views on Mr. Koch and his ilk have not changed nor are they likely to. If you wish to use the Jaimini system, that's fine. If you wish to use the Nadi system, that's fine. If you wish to use the Western system, that's fine. If you wish to use the KP system, that's fine. If you wish to use the SA, that's fine. Whatever you feel comfortable with, stick to it, but DON'T mix and match one system with another...it leads to total confusion! It's hoped that Jyotish-Vidya can present the Parashara system as the pure "stand-alone" method of prediction that it is. I do not agree with Mr. Koch's views on Astrology any more than I agree with his MILITANT approach to religion...denouncing everyone who doesn't abide by his views. Mr. Koch is very ambitious in regards to religion and astrology (Vedic Sciences). This is not surprising with F/M Mars in 9th in nakshatra of Jupiter. He has no qualms denouncing those who don't adhere to his religious or astrology ideas, neither does he have any qualms about stabbing anyone in the back who stands in the way of his career/recognition... Saturn in 10th! Yes, he can speak very nicely and impress with his knowledge but be aware of F/M Jupiter conjunct Ketu in 2nd house of knowledge/speech. Mr. Koch's chart, in the public arena for many years, has been discussed openly and publicly with his consent. He knows my views! Best Wishes, Mrs. Wendy http://JyotishVidya.com ______________________________ - "xxxx xxxxx" <xxx xxxx xxxx> <jyotish-vidya-owner> Sunday, January 01, 2006 7:27 AM FW: www.chakra.org writeup on RK-Patraka das' newly released Vedic Astrology- Jyotish book! FW: www.chakra.org writeup on RK-Patraka das' newly released Vedic Astrology- Jyotish book! Dear Wendy, I am not sure if you are aware or not but Robert Koch's book came out in October. Below is a critique of it. I purchased it last month and I find it to be exceptional and comprehensive along with an advanced spirituality in Vedic astrology presented. I have no Idea how long it will take me to get through this book but I am glad I have it in my Vedic library. The terminology alone will keep me glued to a Vedic/English dictionary for years. In the past past I have on a few occasions come across your posts to Sanjay Rath where you argue how he delineates from the Parasara norm. I am guessing that Robert's book here is filled with Jamini as well as Parasara that you might object to. Even so, I thought I would pass this article on to you. If you have the book for review or have purchased it for your own library - I would be interested in your critique and value of Robert's writing. I like the man personally. In fact a few years ago through another contact he was generous enough to give me a very generous surprise by rectifying my birth chart. I am not sure though, being a beginner in self study of only a few years about the objection about Jimini or Nadi or any of the other branches of Vedic astrology but I have taken notice that you object completely. So your valued opinion on the subject would also be appreciated. Of course when you have time and are well rested. I hope you don't mind me sending this privately. But, I thought best not to send it openly to the forum. xxxx (xxxx) www.chakra.org writeup on RK-Patraka das' newly released Vedic Astrology- Jyotish book! <http://www.chakra.org/images/chkrleft.gif> New Book Links Devotion, Astrology by Mohini dasi Posted December 22, 2005 The Spiritual Dimensions of Vedic Astrology Paravidya Publications, Bend, Oregon by Robert A. Koch (419 pages, $33.00 US) Patraka das, a.k.a. Robert A. Koch, has recently released a book on sidereal (Vedic) astrology. A disciple of His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedenta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Patraka das served for two decades as a sincere and dedicated pujari in Canadian and American ISKCON centers, often exhibiting apenchantfor scholastic and intellectual pursuits, initially glimpsed through his discourses and classes, then followed by tireless studies of sidereal astrology under the guidance of Jyotish Pundit Sanjay Rath for over 15 years. Now, Patraka's passionate dedication and mission has been confirmed:establishing spiritual links between the sacred writings of the four original Vedas, jyotish and its influence on advanced transcendentalists,whichhas become his tireless seva. His devotion to Srila Prabhupada's writings is obvious on every page of this presentation, and his painstaking research focuses on delineating this connection in a clear, easy-to-assimilate format. Patrakadas's immaculate writing attempts to establish jyotish as one of the four original cornerstones of human existence, declaring that Vedic astrology, cosmology and other disciplines handed down from Sri Krishna Narayana Himself are the oldest system of knowledge used by mankind before the advent of modern science. Backed with copious scriptural references, logic and page after page of succinct examples, including a tightly condensed and easily consulted version of the Creation and Vedic Cosmology and Vedic theology, this generous work of over 400 pages, focuses on the importance of transcendental spiritual existence, theonlygoal of human life. Complete with excellent study graphs,and accompanied with chart analyses of exalted saints, sadhus and devotee associates within our sampradaya, this book will likely become a textbook requirement in the study of astrology. It is a delight fordevotees, informative for scholars and compelling for intermediate jyotisha practitioners or anyone interested in the study of the stars and planets and their possible spiritual effect onall ourlives. Visit your group "jyotish-vidya" on the web. jyotish-vidya DSL Something to write home about. 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