Jatakatatva

Back of the Book The present work is significantly different from other works, in as much as the method of imparting is by sutras and not by slokas, The Author has very cleverly classified results under different heads making reference easy, Much importance is given to the connection between medicine and Astrology which only goes to show how a knowledge of Astrology will go a long way to increase the doctor's merit.

The text shows how the determination of a horoscope correctly is important for analysing a horoscope. The Preditive principles and the importance of transition has been in vogue for several centuries and the method of arriving at has been phenomenal. This also made the pinpointed predictions on one's life very accurate based on the determination of the planetary positions, its aspects and other relevant data.

The work consisits of five Tatvas, 1.Sajna Tatva 2,Sutika tatva, 3, Prakirna tatva,4. Stri jataka tatva and 5. Dasa tatva, The word tatva itself gives us a suggestion that the five elements which compose the human body respectively correspond to the five above tatvas.

Mahadeva the author of this work seems to be a man of exceptional merit. His knowledge of Medicine and his fluency of Sanskrit are all well brought out in the work.

One of the important classic text on Indian Astrology and a master reference for every learner of Indian Astrology.

Preface I have great pleasure in being able to present before the public one more monumental work -Jataka tatva which I think will prove useful addition to the student of Astrology. That astrology is a boat necessary to save mankind from the dangers which come unnoticed cannot be denied, Vaidyanatha dikshitar rightly observes in his Jatajaparijata.

"There is nothing in the world like a horoscope to help men in the acquisition of the wealth, to save them like a boat in the sea of troubles and serve them as a guide in their journeys.” This school of thought was kept in vogue in ancient Hindu system of Education, where in a Brahmin, before entering the portals of married life should necessarily undergo tuition in the four vedas and the Shadangas (Six angas) etc.

"Phonetics, work dealing with Rituals, Grammer, Etymology, Astronomy and Astrology and Prosody."

It was thought that the students' s career would not be complete without a good knowledge Jyotisha. It is a pity that the modern leading Universities of the world are not paying attention which this celestial Science deserves. Any time spent on it is not a waste, but an acquisition. No doubt importance should be given to the correct method of teaching and tif this be faithfully followed, I have no doubt one of our long cherished hopes will be fulfilled.

The present work is significantly different from other works, inasmuch as the method of imparting is by sutras and not by slokas. The Author has very cleverly classified results under different heads making reference easy. Much importance is given to the connection between medicine and Astrology which only goes to show how a knowledge of Astrology will go a long way to increase the doctor’s merit.

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