Navamsha - An Essential Tool for Predictive Astrology

About the Author Dr. T S Vasan is the son of late Thirumale Gopalakrishna Sharma, younger brother of late Thirumale Thathacharya Sharma, the renowned journalist. He ancestors were the Rajagurus in the court of King Krishnadevaraya, Vijayanagar Empire. To his credit, he has Science and Law degrees. In addition to this, he was awarded with the degree of Doctor of Science from Open International University of Holistic Sciences’, Colombo (recognized by UNO), Ph.D., and Professor Emeritus from East West University of Holistic Sciences’, Missouri, USA. In the year 1983. He was selected as a Fellow of the ‘Royal Asiatic Society’, London.

He learnt Astrology and Palmistry from his father and travelled around the world. He had discussions with many scholars about efficacy, methodology and the usefulness of these subjects. For the last five decades he is working as the Director of Modern Astro Studios founded by his father, giving consultation and advice to the needy. In addition to this he became the Chairman of ICAS, Bangalore Chapter in 1986. From 1996 till today he is working as National Vice President of ICAS.

Dr. Vasan has participated and represented India in the International Symposium on Vedic Astrology held in USA in the years 2000 & 2004 and also participated in Astrology UK in the year 2005. Before this in the year 1978, Malaysian Astrological Society had invited Dr. Vasan to teach Indian Astrology and Palmistry to their students. They have honored him with awards of ‘Jyothirvidyakankara’ and ‘Samudrika Bhushana’. In India also many organizations have honored him with various titles, medals and shields.

He started a correspondence course, first of its kind in India, on Astrology and Palmistry in as early as the Year 1970. Many of his disciples have become very popular for their predictive abilities and their mastery over the subject.

Preface The customary practice of every Astrologer is to erect Rashi chart, Navamsha chart and Bhava chart before venturing into delineation, After the Rashi chart, Navamsha chart is the most required and important chart. When we look into the Rashi chart and Navamsha chart, it will be very easy to understand in which Nakashatra pada the planets are placed.

As said in the dictum Gahanna Mahakam Balam, it is easy to understand the strength and weakness of a planet from the Navamsha chart. Navamsha helps us in the predictive process when we analyze the karakatva and lordship of the planets.

Navamsha has been dealt with in details by many Vedic seers in their works; to name a few, Acharya Varahamihira his son Prithyushas, Kalyana Verma, Vaisyanatha, Gunaakara, Matreshwara, Vidyaranya, Balabhadra, Dhundiraja, Kamalaakaram Meenaraja and others. The treatises to name a few are Vriddha Yavana Jataka, Horasaara, Yavana Jaataka, and Nakshatra Choodaamani. Likewise there taka Tatwa, Chandrakalaa Naadi, Budha Naadi, Dhruva Naadi/Jaataka Satyachaariyam/Antargata Satya Samhita. We can also see that Navmasha has been dealt with in the scriptures - Jamini Sutra, Kaalachakra Dasha, Sarvatobhadra Chakra, Ankana Shastra written by Vyaghra Paada.

S Krishnaiengaar wrote a series of informative articles during November 1968 to 1971 in ‘ The Astrological Magazine’ published by Dr. B.V. Raman. It is highly desirable for the student and the teachers to study this treasure.

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