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©Ancient Indian Astrology Classes Page 1 AIAC Times [Volume 4] ©Ancient Indian Astrology Classes Page 1 AIAC Times [Volume 4] Contents Editorial .........................................................................................................................................................3 AIAC Scholarship Program .....................................................................................................................3 Eligibility criteria ..................................................................................................................................3 Selection criteria ...................................................................................................................................3 Jupiter’s column ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Graha Sambandha ................................................................................................................................... 4 Sun’s column ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Numbers and Grahas ............................................................................................................................... 8 Moon’s column ........................................................................................................................................... 10 Koorma Chakra and Kolkata Fire .......................................................................................................... 10 Venus’ column ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Abhishekha Nakshatra ........................................................................................................................... 12 Mercury’s column ....................................................................................................................................... 13 The New Year [2010-2011] ...................................................................................................................... 13 Mars’ column .............................................................................................................................................. 14 Dimbha Chakra (as in Garuda Purana) ................................................................................................ 14 Saturn’s column .......................................................................................................................................... 17 Rohini Sakata Vedha .............................................................................................................................. 17 Saturn .................................................................................................................................................. 18 Rahu’s column ............................................................................................................................................. 21 Retrogression ........................................................................................................................................... 21 Ketu’s column ............................................................................................................................................. 25 Lokas ........................................................................................................................................................ 25 Something about us ................................................................................................................................... 26 ©Ancient Indian Astrology Classes Page 2 AIAC Times [Volume 4] Editorial AIAC Times Volume 3 was a paid volume. The volume was made paid on a purpose. It was a social experiment the AIAC team wanted to conduct to see the genuine readership of AIAC Times. Neither did we ever have any intention of keeping a price on this e-zine nor do we have any such plans in the near future. Whenever someone contributes for some knowledge or information, Prithvi Tattwa (Mercury) gets associated with Akash Tattwa (Jupiter) and the learning process reaches its final conclusion. We at AIAC wanted to see this as a social experiment and this is why we had put a very nominal price on the issue. We are extremely happy with the results of the experiment and our goal of acquiring the statistics that we had initially planned to acquire has been achieved. In forth coming issues of the AIAC Times, we will share our analysis on this in form of an article. However, for now AIAC Times remains free of cost, aiming to quench your astrological knowledge thirst. However, we have decided not to turn AIAC Times Volume 3 as free since it will not be fair for the many individuals who have bought the issue. So, AIAC Times Volume 3 will continue to be at sale but AIAC Times Volume 4 and onwards will be continue to be free of cost. AIAC Scholarship Program Students who are interested to learn Jyotish from AIAC but are unable to pay the fees have an option to avail the AIAC Scholarship program. The eligibility criteria and selection criteria is mentioned below. Please do read them carefully before applying. All applications with the required information should be sent to [email protected] Eligibility criteria • Students who are proficient in English • Students who are proficient in any/all of the following Indian languages – Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya, Marathi [In the current context proficiency would mean written, spoken and verbal skills in the language] All such applicants would have to sit for a skill set test and based on their grades, they will be selected for the program. Such students would have to, in return of the scholarship, work with senior students and other AIAC team members to transliterate and translate ancient classics of jyotish. Only on basis of this agreement will the students be finally selected for the scholarship program. Selection criteria • Students will be selected on the basis of their grades in the entrance test. • Students will be selected on the basis of their personal horoscopes. At any point of time, such a scholarship can be terminated on the basis of lack of productivity by the students. Please apply for the scholarship only if jyotish is a passion in your life and you want to contribute in turn to the jyotish community. ©Ancient Indian Astrology Classes Page 3 AIAC Times [Volume 4] Jupiter’s column Graha Sambandha Friendship among planets has been a very popular subject in astrology. What is exactly the basis behind the relationship between planets and how do we derive it? Why certain planets are termed friends and some termed enemies to a planet? The Sanskrit word for relationship is termed – “Sambandha” and in this column we will look at the relationships between Grahas. Graha Sambandha can be of two types – 1) Naisargik Sambandha [Permanent/Default Relationship] This is the relationship between Grahas as Nature/God has destined it to be. There is a verse in Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra which gives us a clue into this relationship. trikonaT swaaT- sukha- swantyadhidharmayuH swatungapaH | suhrudo ripavasrvanve samahachalakshanaH || 55 The below explanation is found in Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra’s Translation by GC Sharma, Vol 1 Based on the above mentioned rules we arrive at the below table of planetary relationship. ©Ancient Indian Astrology Classes Page 4 AIAC Times [Volume 4] This is what is accepted and all students of astrology accept this table as is. However, the motto of AIAC Times has always been to delve into the root of every dictum and extract out the principle of a dictum given by Parasara rishi. Why did Parasara rishi select the Mooltrikona signs of the grahas to determine the relationships between the grahas? Why are the 2, 4, 5, 9, 12 signs from the sign in question considered for friendship among their lord? What is the underlying reason behind this dictum? To understand this theory and go to its very root we have to understand the concept of “Upachaya” houses. The houses 3,6,10 and 11 are called Upachaya houses. These are the houses where one’s own desire and will makes the maximum impact. Many astrologers call these houses the Houses of Free-will. However, why are Upachaya houses considered houses of Free will? Let us see each house with respect to the first house – House Karaka Natural Rasi / Lord Gen der of Meaning Lord 222 Jupiter Taurus/Venus Female Family, wealth 333 Mars Gemini/Mercury Neutral Courage, Siblings 444 Moon Cancer/Moon Female Mother, assets 555 Jupiter Leo/Sun Male Children 666 Saturn/Mars Virgo/Mercury Neutral Service 777 Venus Libra/Venus Female Wife 888 Saturn Scorpio/Mars Male Longevity 999 Sun/Jupiter Sagittarius/Jupiter Male Religion 101010 Saturn/Mercury/Sun/Jupiter Capricorn/Saturn Neutral Work 111111 Jupiter Aquarius/Saturn Neutral Gain 121212 Saturn Pisces/Jupiter Male Loss We see that in the natural order of the zodiac sign, the houses indicated by the lord of the signs which are Neutral in gender become Upachaya houses. Mercury is too flexible to have a gender and Saturn is too old and rigid to have one. However, does this have a deeper significance? Courage and labor can be shown in area of life. Similarly, profession and gains are based on our decisions and require hard work and persistence. ©Ancient Indian Astrology Classes Page 5 AIAC Times [Volume 4] Neutral
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