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JYOTISH PRAVEENA

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-I (Part-1) GENERAL

Topic : 1 Introduction to Astrology Topic : 4 Astrology & Theory Definition of Astrology Fate (Destiny) & Freewill (Purusharta) Difference between Astrology & Jyotish Physical, Astral & Causal Bodies & their Four & Six Vedangas importance Jyotish as a Vedanga Laws of Karma Branches of Jyotish (Skandatrayas) Categories of Karma : Systems of Jyotish Sanchita (Parashari//Prashna/Tajik/Naadi) Prarabdha (Dridha/Dridha-Adridha/Adridha) Kriyamana Topic : 2 Relevance of Astrology Agami Rationale of Astrology Effectiveness of Remedial Measures on Relevance/Utility/Uses of Astrology in different Prarabdha various fields Qualifications of a Good Astrologer Topic : 5 Astrology, Modern Science & Psychology Topic : 3 Scientific Basis of Astrological Principles Dating Techniques in Astrology Astrology & Modern Science Timeline of Astrology Astrology & Psychology Astrology during Astrology during Puranic Period Astrology during Period Astrology during Period Astrology during Teachers Period Astrological Treatises written during the E above Periods o C

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-I (Part-2) ASTRONOMY BASICS

Topic : 1 Introduction Topic : 8 Ayanamsha Introduction to Astronomy Meaning of Historical Background Equinoctial Points Ancient Astronomical Scholars (Indian & Western) Nutation Astronomical Treatises (Siddhantas) Precession of Ayanamsha Topic : 2 The Solar System Sayana & Nirayana System Solar System Determination of Approx. Ayanamsha Names of various Ayanamshas Inner & Outer Planets Topic : 9 Planetary Motion Inferior & Superior Planets Extra-Saturnine Planets Types of Planetary motion Rotation Topic : 3 The Earth Revolution Earth - Facts Kinds of Planetary motion Heliocentric & Geocentric Direct Motion Equator Mandatara (Very Slow speed) Northern & Southern Hemisphere (Slow Speed) North Pole & South Pole Sama (Normal Speed) Inclination of Earth's Axis Chara (Fast Speed) Pole Star or Atichara (Very Fast Speed) Topic : 4 The Stationary Motion Sthambana (Vikala) Phases of Moon Moon's Nodes (Rahu & ) RetrogradeE Motion Vakra (Retrograde in same sign) Topic : 5 Anuvakra (Retrograde & enters prev sign) Ecliptic (Ravi Marg) Topic : 10 Astronomical Coordinate System Zodiac Movable & Fixed Zodiac Terminology Tropical & Sidereal Zodiac Terrestrial and Celestial Sphere oGreat and Small Circle Names of Zodiac Signs (Western & Hindu) Terrestrial and Celestial Equators Topic : 6 Eclipses Celestial Poles Meridian, Longitude, Latitude Meaning of Eclipse Perihelion, Aphelion, Apogee, Perigee Occultation Horizontal Coordinate System Solar Eclipse (Total, Partial & Annular) Lunar Eclipse (Total, Partial & Penumbral) Fundamental Plane : Horizon Role of Rahu & Ketu in eclipses Poles : Zenith / Nadir Combustion C Latitude : Altitude (or Elevation) Longitude : Azimuth Topic : 7 Aprakashit Upagrahas Equatorial Coordinate System Dhuma Fundamental Plane : Celestial Equator Vyatipata Poles : Celestial Poles Paridhi Latitude : Declination Indrachapa Longitude : Right Ascension (or Angle) Sikhi (Upaketu) Utility of aprakashit upgrahas in predictions

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-II (Part-1) MATHEMATICAL ASTROLOGY

Topic : 1 Measure Topic : 7 Hindu measurement of Time Definition of Horoscope Sidereal Metrics Forms of Horoscope Lunar Metrics Components of Horoscope Tropical Metrics Tools for Calculation Concept of Adhika Maas & Khsaya Maas Table of Ascendants Modern measurement of Time Table of Houses Conversion Ghati-Pal-Vipal to H:M:S Ephemeris Conversion H:M:S to Ghati-Pal-Vipal Calculator Topic : 2 Time Differences Topic : 8 Latitude & Longitude Calculation of Ascendant () Concept of Calculation of Ascendant (Foreign) Time Zones Calculation of Ascendant (Southern Hemisphere) Local Mean Time Topic : 9 Planetary Positions Calculation of Longitude of Planets LMT Correction (using Yearly Ephemeris) Calculation of Longitude of Planets Topic : 3 Time Conversion (using Condensed Ephemeris) Conversion from LMT to IST Conversion from IST to LMT Topic : 10 System Conversion from GMT to IST Various Dasha Systems (Brief mention) Conversion from IST to GMT Vimshottari Dasha System Conversion from ZST to GMT Basis for VimshotEtari Dasha System Conversion from GMT to ZST Calculation of Dasha Balance @ Birth Major Periods & Sub-periods Topic : 4 Necessity to have Sidereal Time System Topic : 11 Casting of Horoscope (Modern) Sidereal Time of given Calculation of Calculation of Planetary Longitudes oCalculation of Dasha balance Topic : 5 Sunrise & Sunset Calculation of Dasha Periods Sunrise Casting of Horoscope (Modern Method) Sunset Apparent Noon Topic : 12 Bhavas Ahas & Bhava (House) Calculation of Sunrise & Sunset time Various House Systems Calculation by method of interpolation Tenth Cusp (MC) Topic : 6 Panchanga C Calculation of Bhavas using Sripati Paddhati Meaning of Panchanga Elements Topic : 13 Charts Calculation of : Classification of Vargas : Vaara Shadvarga Saptavarga Dasavarga Karana Shodasavarga Calculation of Shodasavarga Charts Modern Ephemeris

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-II (Part-2) PREDICTIVE ASTROLOGY

Topic : 1 Basic Components of Prediction Significations (Karakatwa) of each Natural Benefic & Natural Malefic Planets Rasi (or Signs) Functional Benefic & Functional Malefic Planets Lagna (or Ascendant) Avasthas of Planets Bhavas (or Houses) Dignities of Planets: Grahas (or Planets) (or ) Exaltation/Debilitation/Moolatrikona Ucchobhilashi / Neechobhilashi Topic : 2 The Rasis (Signs) Friendship of Planets Permanent Friendship The Twelve Rasi names (Hindu & Western) Temporary Friendship Ruler/Lord of each Sign Compound Friendship (Panchada Maitri) Natural Characteristics of each Rasi (Sign) Key Planets for each sign Classification of Signs based on : Aspects of Planets (Graha Drishti) Odd/Even Signs Relationship between Planets (Sambandha) Male/Female Signs Effects of Nine Planets in each Rasi (Sign) Moveable/Fixed/Dual Signs Effects of Nine Planets in each Bhava (House) Fiery/Earthy/Airy/Watery Signs Diurnal/Nocturnal/Twilight Signs Topic : 6 The Nakshatras (Constellations) Shirshodaya/Prishtodaya/Ubayodaya Rasis The 27 Nakshatras Biped/Quadraped Signs 28th Nakshatra () Short/Medium/Long length Signs Nakshatra mapping in each sign Brahmin/Kshatriya/Vaisya/Sudra Signs Birth Nakshatra Characteristics of people born in each Nakshatra Topic : 3 The Lagna Lagna / Ascendant / Rising Sign Topic : 7 ThEe (Astrological Combinations) Characteristics of people born in each lagna What is a yoga Result of Lagna lord in twelve rasis Yogas from Lagna : Moon sign as Lagna ( Lagna) Panchamahapurusha Yoga Lagnadhi Yoga Topic : 4 The Bhavas (Houses) Mahabhagya Yoga Sarala Yoga The Twelve Houses from Lagna oJaya Yoga Significator (Karaka) for each bhava Vimala Yoga Significations (Karakatwa) of twelve bhavas Subha/Paapa Kartari Yoga Classification of Bhavas as : Solar Yogas : Vesi Yoga Kendra Vosi Yoga Panaphara Ubhayachari Yoga Apoklima -Aditya Yoga Upachaya Lunar Yogas : Apachaya C Sunapha Yoga Trishadaya Anapha Yoga Trika / Dusthanas Durdhara Yoga Chatustaya Kemadruma Yoga & Bhanga Bhadakasthana Kesari Yoga Chandradhi Yoga Topic : 5 The (Nine Planets) Chandra Yoga Shakata Yoga The Nine planets as per Natural Characteristics of nine planets

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-III (Part-1) DELINEATION & DYNAMIC CONFIGURATION

Topic : 1 Introduction Topic : 3 Yogas Definition of Delineation Combination for Power Definition of Dynamic Configuration Raja Yogas (Yogas & Vargas) Vipareeta Raja Yogas Neecha Bhanga Raja Yogas Topic : 2 Delineation of the Horoscope Maharaja Yoga Factors for Delineation Akhanda Samrajya Yoga Mahabhagya Yoga Position -Karmadhipati Yoga Position in a Rasi Panchamahapurusha Yogas Position in a House Gaja Kesari Yoga Position in a Nakshatra Combination for Wealth Positional Dignity Exaltation Dhana Yogas Moolatrikona Yogas Own House Indu Lagna Friend's House Combination for Penury Neutral's House Aristha Yogas Enemy's House Dharidra Yogas Debilitation Nirbhagya Yogas Positional Strength/Weakness Other Important Yogas Retrogression (Vakri) Yoga Stationary (Sthambana) Sankya Yoga Combustion (Astangatha) Vasumati Yoga Planetary War (Graha Yuddha) E Pushkala Yoga Rasi Parivarthana Parijatha Yoga Bhavat Bhavam Kusuma Yoga Strong & Weak Planets Srikantha Yoga Aspects Parvatha Yoga Aspect by Own lord Gouri Yoga Aspect by Natural/Functional Benefics Kalasarpa Yoga Aspect by Natural/Functional Malefics o Kedar Yoga Conjunctions Rajabhanga Yoga with Natural Benefics Srinatha Yoga Conjunction with Natural Malefics Twelve Duryogas Conjunction with Functional Benefics Nabhasa Yogas Conjunction with Functional Malefics Rahu-Ketu Axis Topic : 4 Divisional Charts Subha Kartari Divisional Charts for various aspects of life Paapa Kartari C Importance of Avasthas Strength of Divisional Charts Five Baladi Avasthas Vimsopaka Bala Three Jagratadi Avasthas How to analyse Divisional Charts Six Lajjitadi Avasthas Aspects in Divisional Charts Nine Deeptadi Avasthas Yogas in Divisional Charts Twelve Sayanadi Avasthas

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-III (Part-2) DASHA & BASIC TRANSIT

Topic : 1 Introduction to Dasha & Transit Topic : 4 Basic Transit Introduction to Dasha & Transit Meaning of Transit (Gochara) Difference between Dasha & Transit Importance of Transit & its use Correlation between Dasha & Transit Simple Transit will mislead Importance of Moon in Transit Topic : 2 The Dasha System Transit from Moon & Lagna Meaning of Dasha Transit results of planets in 12 houses from Moon Various Dashas mentioned as per Parashara Transit in 12 houses from Natal Moon Various Dashas mentioned as per Jaimini Transit Moon in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit in 12 houses from Natal Moon Topic : 3 Vimshottari Dasha Transit Rahu in 12 houses from Natal Moon Meaning of Vimshottari Transit in 12 houses from Natal Moon Rationale of Vimshottari Dasha in Kaliyuga Transit in 12 houses from Natal Moon Periods of Vimshottari Dasha of Planets Transit in 12 houses from Natal Moon Order of Vimshottari Dasha Transit Ketu in 12 houses from Natal Moon Five levels of Vimshottari Dasha System Transit in 12 houses from Natal Moon Maha Dasha (MD) Antar Dasha (AD) Topic : 5 Special Transit Pratyantar Dasha (PD) Importance of Slow moving planets in Transit Sookshma Dasha (SD) Saturn Prana Dasha (PAD) Jupiter Calculation of Vimshottari Dasha balance at birth Rahu Calculation of Antar Dasha/Pratyantar Dasha periods Ketu General results of Vimshottari Maha Dashas of ImportantE Transit periods of Saturn Sun Sade (7 ½ ) Moon Ashtama Mars Ardhasthama Shani (Kantaka Shani) Rahu Jupiter Topic : 6 When Transit is under Check Saturn Mercury oConcept of Vedha Ketu Exception to Vedha Venus Vipareeta Vedha Results of Antar Dasha & Pratyantar Dasha Use of Vimshottari DashaC for Timing of events

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-IV (Part-1) TAJIKA

Topic : 1 Introduction Topic : 6 Lord of the (Varshesha) Introduction to Tajika Shastra Panchadhikari (The 5 office bearers) Relationship between Annual Chart & Birth Chart Tri-rashi pati Special Features of the Tajika Shastra Determination of the Year Lord Different names of the Annual Chart Interpreting the Year Lord Results of various planets becoming the Topic : 2 Annual Chart Year Lord Solar Cycle/Solar Return Varsha Pravesha ( or Night Time) Topic : 7 Sixteen Tajika Yogas Concept of Completed Years Lagnesha & Karyesha Dhruvanka Concept of Slow-moving & Fast-moving planets Casting of Annual Chart : Planetary Orbs (Deeptamsha) Step-1: Calculation of the weekday of Birth Planetary Aspects : Step-2: Calculation of Completed Years Friendly Aspects ( Dhristi) Step-3: Calculation of Varsha Pravesha Inimical Aspects (Shatru Dhristi) Step-4: Calculation of Varsha Lagna Neutral Aspects (Sama Dhristi) Step-5: Calculation of Planetary Positions Step-6: Casting the Annual Chart 16 Tajika Yogas Ithashala Yoga : Topic : 3 Categories Common Features Definition of Muntha Use of Ithashala Yoga Calculating the Muntha Results of Muntha in Different Houses Timing of the Fructification of the Event Influences on the Muntha Significance of Muntha Lord E Topic : 8 Sahams Topic : 4 Dasha System Meaning & Significance No. of Sahams mentioned in Classics Vimshottari Mudda Dasha : Essential Parameters for Calculating Sahams Starting Dasha & Order of the Dashas Important Sahams & their Calculations Duration of the Dasha Strength of the Saham Calculation of Dasha Balance oAnalysis of the Saham General Results of Dashas Timing of Event using Saham Mudda Dasha : Lords of the Yogini Topic : 9 Tri-Pataki Chakra Starting Dasha & Order of the Dashas Duration of the Dasha Meaning & Significance Calculation of Dasha Balance Method of Constructing the Tri-Pataki Chakra General Results of Dashas Concept of Vedha Locating the Planet Patyayini Dasha : C Interpreting the Tri-Pataki Chakra Krissamsa & Patyamsa Duration of the Dasha Topic : 10 Annual Chart Analysis General Results of Dashas Role of the Office bearers Topic : 5 Planetary Strengths Strength of a House Dwi-Janma Varsha Harsha Bala Panchavargeeya Bala Dwadashavargeeya Bala Use of the Bala in Dasha Interpretation

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-IV (Part-2) MUHURTA

Topic : 1 Muhurta Basics Topic : 5 Nakshatra (Star or ) Definition of Muhurta Names of the 27 Nakshatras Relevance of Muhurta in Modern Planetary Lords & Deities Names of various Muhurta in 24 Abhijit Nakshatra Units of Time used in Muhurta Classification of Nakshatras Abhijit Muhurta & Muhurta Importance of Nakshatra in Muhurta: Janma Nakshatra & Naama Nakshatra Topic : 2 Panchanga Tara Balam & Chandra Balam What is Panchanga ? Amruta Ghatis 5 Limbs of Panchanga : Inauspicious Time in Nakshatra: Vaara: Weekday Nakshatra Visha Ghatis (Varjyam) Tithi: Lunar Day Nakshatra Nakshatra: Star or Constellation 6 Evil Nakshatras Yoga: Luni-Solar Day Maasa Sunya Nakshatra Karana: Half-of Lunar Day Panchanga Shuddhi in Muhurta Topic : 6 Yoga (Luni-Solar Day) How to calculate Yoga ? Topic : 3 Vaara (Weekday) Types of Yoga (Naisargika & Tatkalika) Names of the 7 Weekdays Names of the 27 Yogas How weekdays got their names (Concept of ) Nature of Yogas (Benefic & Malefic) Benefic Weekdays & Malefic Weekdays Importance of Yoga in Muhurta Importance of Vaara in Muhurta Inauspicious Time in Vaara: Topic : 7 Karana (Half of Lunar Day) Vaara Visha Ghatis E How to calculate Karana ? Durmuhurta Names of the Karana Rahu Kala 7 Moveable Karanas & 4 Fixed Karanas Gulika Kala Nature of Karanas (Benefic & Malefic) Yamaghanta Kala Importance of Karana in Muhurta Kalavela (Vishti Karana) Topic : 4 Tithi (Lunar Day) oBhadra Nivasa Bhadra - Mouth & Tail Meaning & Importance of Tithi in Muhurta When Bhadra is Auspicious ? How to Calculate Tithi Names of the 30 with their Deities Topic : 8 Muhurta Lagna Concept of Shukla & Classification of Tithis and their qualities Important Considerations for choosing Lagna Tithi Kshaya & Tithi Vriddhi Importance of Lagna Shuddhi Inauspicious Tithis: Nature of Signs Chiddra Tithis (Paksha Randhra Tithis) Abhijit Muhurta C Godhuli Muhurta Parva Tithis Sunya Tithis Pushkaramsa Yugadi / Manuadi Tithis Lagna Tyajya Kala Galgraha Tithis Lagna Gandanta (Rasi Gandanta) Tithi Visha Ghatis Tithi Gandanta

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-IV (Part-2) MUHURTA

Topic : 9 Tithi-Vaara-Nakshatra Yogas Topic : 11 Shodasa Samskaras Tithi - Vaara Yogas Pre-Natal (4 Samskaras) : Tithi - Nakshatra Yogas Nisheka Vaara - Nakshatra Yogas Garbhadhana Tithi - Vaara- Nakshatra Yogas Pumsavana Ravi Yoga Seemantha Post-Natal (10 Samskaras) : Topic : 10 Doshas Namakarana 21 Great Evils (Ekavimshati Maha Doshas) Nishkarmana Panchaka : Annaprasana Chandra Panchaka Chudakarana Tithi Panchaka Karnavedha Panchaka Vidhyarambha Sankranti Keshaanta Moudyam ( & ) Samavarthana Simha Guru Vivaha (also discuss 10 doshas) Pradosha Post-Mortem (2 Samskaras) : Holastaka Grahan (Eclipses) Dahana Pugree

Topic : 12 Miscellaneous Muhurtas Griharambha (House Construction) GrihapraveshaE (House Warming) Durugaaman (Long Travel) Rajyabhisheka (Oath-taking) Vadhupravesha (Bride-entering) oBusiness Establishment (Opening a Shop) C

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