POTENTIAL SUBJECT MATTER CONTENT
(COMPONENT STRUCTURE) of Vedic Astrology for TOPIC DISCUSSIONS
The 14 component parts will form the potential subject matters to be used as a reference for picking the topics for the "seminar" discussions and developing a systemized approach to learning (syllabus).
Components Topics
COMPONENT 1 - 12 Signs
COMPONENT 2 - 9 Planet
COMPONENT 3 - 12 Houses from Ascendant(s)
COMPONENT 4 - Aspects & Friendship
COMPONENT 5 - Yogas
COMPONENT 6 - Strength
COMPONENT 7 - Houses by House
COMPONENT 8 - Important factors in jyotish
(Rasi, Navamsa, Ak (vs AL), Nodes, Jupiter, 9th house, Divisionals)
COMPONENT 9 - Reading Navamsa with Rasi
i) 18 (suggested) steps (note Karakamsa & Rasi Tulya Navamsa)
ii) Fixed stars/Nakshatra, Navamsa Pada, Rasi
iii) Jaimini Astrology
COMPONENT 10 - Reading the Chart (order)
COMPONENT 11 - Rectification (birth) & Longevity (death)
COMPONENT 12 - Learning & Practicing Astrology
COMPONENT 13 - Predictions
COMPONENT 14 - Remedials
EXTRA MATERIAL (APPENDIX) - Recommended Books; Web Site Links; Future Projects (Web templates)
For example: the first seminar topic, given in March 2011, covers the topic of Navamsa, which comes under the 9th component of the subject matter content. After a series of seminar meetings covering Navamsa (and Nakshatras) , this will lead to the topic of rectification & longevity (component 11). Seminars will be numbered chronologically (eg. Subject Matter Component - Topic - Seminar Number/Date). Dates of the seminars will be adequately spaced to allow for enough time to contemplate and research material and be determined by the optimal Muhurtam. Group members will rotate in facilitating and presenting seminars.
As far as posts of topics by group members/authors on this blog, posts that are related to the topics discussed from Seminars should be titled with "Component No." and "Seminar No." noted. This is to allow for the thread of posts on the topics related to the previous SEMINAR's subject matter to be easily noted. It will also help the "blogger" discern a logical progression of the blogs overall syllabus content.
However, this is NOT intended to deter authors to contribute random posts on any astrological topic unrelated to the current "seminars".
Rather, the blog should be an open forum to encourage ANY topic to be posted and discussed at any time to help share and clear anyone's doubts as well as provide some variety of topics to compliment the focus on the seminar material.
For such general posts on any topic, these need to be titled with their "Component No." only (and not with seminar no.).
For example, a post on "prescribing gems" should be identified by (Component 14) after the title.
In Summary:- Blog posts are divided into 2 categories; those related to i) Seminars and those Unrelated to seminars, or ii) General posts. Thus posts should be titled as follows;
i) "Title" (Component No. & Seminar No.) = SEMINAR POSTS
ii) "Title" (Component No.) = GENERAL POSTS
EXAMPLE for SEMINAR 1
16th December 2010, 4 pm. Shanti Mediation Hall (behind the Shanti Library)
Muhurtam - Ashwini Nakshatra, Ekadasi, Thursday, Moon hora, Gita Jayanti Festival
Attendance: Surendra (JiVa!), John & Nina, Martin, Shekar & Trina
Introduction to the SAI GROUP
i) Explanation of the Sai Group Objectives
ii) Explanation of the "syllabus" - Seminar, Topic & Components to be chronologically systemised into a "syllabus"
iii) Potential future projects & research group/library room
iv) Understanding the Jyothi within the mind's eye (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi system). Sun, as the source of light (Jyothi) and its exaltation in the head (Aries). Looking at the outer constellations of Aswini Nakshatra (Sun's exaltation point) mirrored within the brain.
v) Today's Muhurtam with explanation of tithi and significance of Gita Jayanti (17th Dec) & Shani pradosham (18th Dec)
TOPIC 1 (component 8)
The 2 Main Chart Presentations (to be used for Chart Analysis)
i) Rasi Chart (emphasis on impersonal "solar" Brahma Naisargika karakas, Parasara Yogas & Planetary Aspects)
Presented with planetary symbols, degrees and specific fixed constellations - useful for noting orb of aspects between planets, configurations, and conjunction on specific stars within Nakshatras. House numbers from Ascendant placed in empty houses.
ii) Navamsa Chart (emphasis on personal Vishnu Chara karakas, Jaimini Yogas & Rasi Aspects)
Presented with planetary symbols, vishnu chara karaka symbols, Nakshatra, the pada number & amsa number.
MATERIAL PLANNED FOR SEMINAR 2, 3 etc..
i) To read charts using the above presentation - considering Fixed stars to Harmonics of:-
a) Nakshatras (27 x 4 padas) = (division by 27) =>
b) Navamsa = 9th harmonic = (division by 108) =>
c) Rasi = 1st harmonic (division by 12)
Noting relationship between Vishnu Chara karakas in Navamsa to Brahma Naisargika karakas in Rasi. Parasara vs Jaimini Astrology (SEE http://jyotishvidya.com/jaimini_or_parasara.htm)
ii) To use the "the Initial Reading of a Chart 1 - 4" for signs, planets, houses and aspects (components 1 - 4) using the material from the components of the "potential subject matter" (hand outs as well as presented in the 1st blog post). John, Martin & Suren will each present a chart for discussion.
iii) To prepare for the topic of understanding "Navamsa (18 steps) and Atmakaraka/Jaimini karakas" (component 9 of material) leading to the later topics of Rectification and Longevity (component 11) over a series of seminars.
NOTE ON MUHURTAM (for seminars)
Muhurtam or "timing" for the seminars should ideally be done during auspicious times. For this, the group can use the panchangam, avoid Rahu kalam (hours) as well as consider the auspicious exact time according to the chart (ie. PRASNA - Ascendant, its lord, transiting planets and theri house positions relative to the Ascendant).
PANCHANGAM
5 factors are considered relevant to astrological forecasting and timing of actions. This five part system, called panchangam (having 5 parts), is comprised of:
i) Tithi or lunar day
ii) Vara or solar day
iii) Nakshatra or lunar constellation
iv) Yoga or combinations relative to Sun and Moon
v) Karana or half of the tithi (waxing or waning Moon)
The 5 factors are related to the 5 elements. Notably, Nakshatra is ruled by Air and reveals what the mind will experience at the muhurtam, whilst the Tithi is ruled by Water and reveals the state of mind at the time.
Thus, most important of these is choosing a favourable Nakshatra, tithi and day of the week. For more on the significance of these I suggest you read the astrological site by Freedom Cole on this. http://www.shrifreedom.org/tithi.htm
Of the above, Nakshatras are the most important factor in Muhurtam. The Moon's location in different Nakshatras are favorable for different activities. Generally Nakshatras that categorised under the group of HARSH (Adra, Aslessha, Mula & Jyestha) or FIERCE (Bharini, Magha, Purva Phalungini, Purva Ashada & Purva Bhadra) should be AVOIDED for auspicious activities. Some of good for educational activities such as Jyotish seminars ie. preferably SOFT or LIGHT Nakshatras.... ie. Ashwini, Pushya, Hasta, Citra, Revati, Mrigashira, Anuradha, also Swati, Sravana, Rohini etc. Also note that the constellations within the Nakshatras can be identified and contemplated upon to "tune" in to the energies before starting a seminar.
Next in importance is the tithi and day of the week.
Tithi
The mental power is highest at the time of full Moon (15th tithi). The tithis are also divided into the 5 elements. 15th, 10th & 5th (ether) are generally auspicious. The 1st, 6th & 11th (earth) tithi are most auspicious for all ventures. 2nd, 7th & 12th (water) are generally auspicious too. Generally UNFAVOURABLE are the 4th, 9th, 14th and New Moon tithis. Read Freedom Cole's link for more information. Also note the different Gods that relate to tithis as well as Nakshatras.
Day of week
Favourable days of the week are Thursday (Jupiter), Sunday (Sun), Monday (Moon), Friday (Venus) and Wednesday (Mercury)
RAHU KALAM
Before starting any important project or venture, these hours should be avoided for initiation. It is based on the division of the hours between sunrise and sunset in your location. Depending on the day of the week, these one and a half hour periods vary. Please check the panchangam to determine when to avoid it for starting a seminar.
PRASNA CHART
The Ascendant and its lord should be strong (ideally intellectual planets Jupiter, Mercury, Moon & Venus). The indications of the other planets and houses are also important, particulary those most relevant to learning jyotish (ie. 5th and 9th houses)
Solar-Lunar Yogas
http://jyotishvidya.com/birthyogas.htm
(COMPONENT STRUCTURE) of Vedic Astrology for TOPIC DISCUSSIONS
The 14 component parts will form the potential subject matters to be used as a reference for picking the topics for the "seminar" discussions and developing a systemized approach to learning (syllabus).
Components Topics
COMPONENT 1 - 12 Signs
COMPONENT 2 - 9 Planet
COMPONENT 3 - 12 Houses from Ascendant(s)
COMPONENT 4 - Aspects & Friendship
COMPONENT 5 - Yogas
COMPONENT 6 - Strength
COMPONENT 7 - Houses by House
COMPONENT 8 - Important factors in jyotish
(Rasi, Navamsa, Ak (vs AL), Nodes, Jupiter, 9th house, Divisionals)
COMPONENT 9 - Reading Navamsa with Rasi
i) 18 (suggested) steps (note Karakamsa & Rasi Tulya Navamsa)
ii) Fixed stars/Nakshatra, Navamsa Pada, Rasi
iii) Jaimini Astrology
COMPONENT 10 - Reading the Chart (order)
COMPONENT 11 - Rectification (birth) & Longevity (death)
COMPONENT 12 - Learning & Practicing Astrology
COMPONENT 13 - Predictions
COMPONENT 14 - Remedials
EXTRA MATERIAL (APPENDIX) - Recommended Books; Web Site Links; Future Projects (Web templates)
For example: the first seminar topic, given in March 2011, covers the topic of Navamsa, which comes under the 9th component of the subject matter content. After a series of seminar meetings covering Navamsa (and Nakshatras) , this will lead to the topic of rectification & longevity (component 11). Seminars will be numbered chronologically (eg. Subject Matter Component - Topic - Seminar Number/Date). Dates of the seminars will be adequately spaced to allow for enough time to contemplate and research material and be determined by the optimal Muhurtam. Group members will rotate in facilitating and presenting seminars.
As far as posts of topics by group members/authors on this blog, posts that are related to the topics discussed from Seminars should be titled with "Component No." and "Seminar No." noted. This is to allow for the thread of posts on the topics related to the previous SEMINAR's subject matter to be easily noted. It will also help the "blogger" discern a logical progression of the blogs overall syllabus content.
However, this is NOT intended to deter authors to contribute random posts on any astrological topic unrelated to the current "seminars".
Rather, the blog should be an open forum to encourage ANY topic to be posted and discussed at any time to help share and clear anyone's doubts as well as provide some variety of topics to compliment the focus on the seminar material.
For such general posts on any topic, these need to be titled with their "Component No." only (and not with seminar no.).
For example, a post on "prescribing gems" should be identified by (Component 14) after the title.
In Summary:- Blog posts are divided into 2 categories; those related to i) Seminars and those Unrelated to seminars, or ii) General posts. Thus posts should be titled as follows;
i) "Title" (Component No. & Seminar No.) = SEMINAR POSTS
ii) "Title" (Component No.) = GENERAL POSTS
EXAMPLE for SEMINAR 1
16th December 2010, 4 pm. Shanti Mediation Hall (behind the Shanti Library)
Muhurtam - Ashwini Nakshatra, Ekadasi, Thursday, Moon hora, Gita Jayanti Festival
Attendance: Surendra (JiVa!), John & Nina, Martin, Shekar & Trina
Introduction to the SAI GROUP
i) Explanation of the Sai Group Objectives
ii) Explanation of the "syllabus" - Seminar, Topic & Components to be chronologically systemised into a "syllabus"
iii) Potential future projects & research group/library room
iv) Understanding the Jyothi within the mind's eye (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi system). Sun, as the source of light (Jyothi) and its exaltation in the head (Aries). Looking at the outer constellations of Aswini Nakshatra (Sun's exaltation point) mirrored within the brain.
v) Today's Muhurtam with explanation of tithi and significance of Gita Jayanti (17th Dec) & Shani pradosham (18th Dec)
TOPIC 1 (component 8)
The 2 Main Chart Presentations (to be used for Chart Analysis)
i) Rasi Chart (emphasis on impersonal "solar" Brahma Naisargika karakas, Parasara Yogas & Planetary Aspects)
Presented with planetary symbols, degrees and specific fixed constellations - useful for noting orb of aspects between planets, configurations, and conjunction on specific stars within Nakshatras. House numbers from Ascendant placed in empty houses.
ii) Navamsa Chart (emphasis on personal Vishnu Chara karakas, Jaimini Yogas & Rasi Aspects)
Presented with planetary symbols, vishnu chara karaka symbols, Nakshatra, the pada number & amsa number.
MATERIAL PLANNED FOR SEMINAR 2, 3 etc..
i) To read charts using the above presentation - considering Fixed stars to Harmonics of:-
a) Nakshatras (27 x 4 padas) = (division by 27) =>
b) Navamsa = 9th harmonic = (division by 108) =>
c) Rasi = 1st harmonic (division by 12)
Noting relationship between Vishnu Chara karakas in Navamsa to Brahma Naisargika karakas in Rasi. Parasara vs Jaimini Astrology (SEE http://jyotishvidya.com/jaimini_or_parasara.htm)
ii) To use the "the Initial Reading of a Chart 1 - 4" for signs, planets, houses and aspects (components 1 - 4) using the material from the components of the "potential subject matter" (hand outs as well as presented in the 1st blog post). John, Martin & Suren will each present a chart for discussion.
iii) To prepare for the topic of understanding "Navamsa (18 steps) and Atmakaraka/Jaimini karakas" (component 9 of material) leading to the later topics of Rectification and Longevity (component 11) over a series of seminars.
NOTE ON MUHURTAM (for seminars)
Muhurtam or "timing" for the seminars should ideally be done during auspicious times. For this, the group can use the panchangam, avoid Rahu kalam (hours) as well as consider the auspicious exact time according to the chart (ie. PRASNA - Ascendant, its lord, transiting planets and theri house positions relative to the Ascendant).
PANCHANGAM
5 factors are considered relevant to astrological forecasting and timing of actions. This five part system, called panchangam (having 5 parts), is comprised of:
i) Tithi or lunar day
ii) Vara or solar day
iii) Nakshatra or lunar constellation
iv) Yoga or combinations relative to Sun and Moon
v) Karana or half of the tithi (waxing or waning Moon)
The 5 factors are related to the 5 elements. Notably, Nakshatra is ruled by Air and reveals what the mind will experience at the muhurtam, whilst the Tithi is ruled by Water and reveals the state of mind at the time.
Thus, most important of these is choosing a favourable Nakshatra, tithi and day of the week. For more on the significance of these I suggest you read the astrological site by Freedom Cole on this. http://www.shrifreedom.org/tithi.htm
Of the above, Nakshatras are the most important factor in Muhurtam. The Moon's location in different Nakshatras are favorable for different activities. Generally Nakshatras that categorised under the group of HARSH (Adra, Aslessha, Mula & Jyestha) or FIERCE (Bharini, Magha, Purva Phalungini, Purva Ashada & Purva Bhadra) should be AVOIDED for auspicious activities. Some of good for educational activities such as Jyotish seminars ie. preferably SOFT or LIGHT Nakshatras.... ie. Ashwini, Pushya, Hasta, Citra, Revati, Mrigashira, Anuradha, also Swati, Sravana, Rohini etc. Also note that the constellations within the Nakshatras can be identified and contemplated upon to "tune" in to the energies before starting a seminar.
Next in importance is the tithi and day of the week.
Tithi
The mental power is highest at the time of full Moon (15th tithi). The tithis are also divided into the 5 elements. 15th, 10th & 5th (ether) are generally auspicious. The 1st, 6th & 11th (earth) tithi are most auspicious for all ventures. 2nd, 7th & 12th (water) are generally auspicious too. Generally UNFAVOURABLE are the 4th, 9th, 14th and New Moon tithis. Read Freedom Cole's link for more information. Also note the different Gods that relate to tithis as well as Nakshatras.
Day of week
Favourable days of the week are Thursday (Jupiter), Sunday (Sun), Monday (Moon), Friday (Venus) and Wednesday (Mercury)
RAHU KALAM
Before starting any important project or venture, these hours should be avoided for initiation. It is based on the division of the hours between sunrise and sunset in your location. Depending on the day of the week, these one and a half hour periods vary. Please check the panchangam to determine when to avoid it for starting a seminar.
PRASNA CHART
The Ascendant and its lord should be strong (ideally intellectual planets Jupiter, Mercury, Moon & Venus). The indications of the other planets and houses are also important, particulary those most relevant to learning jyotish (ie. 5th and 9th houses)
Solar-Lunar Yogas
http://jyotishvidya.com/birthyogas.htm
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