Back of the Book This book on Chara Dasa is especially revolutionary in the sense that the author has brought about too many new and hither to unknown vistas of Jaimini astrology with emphatic arguments, exhaustive explanations and corybantic exposition. The line of argument and the logics adduced therewith are not only splendid in adumbration but also take the readers to new splendorous summit of reasoning and comprehension, giving a clear realisation of the fact that savants (commentators) have so far not been able to do justice with the principles of Jaimini astrology because of the reasons that can be explored only in some viewless vast of oddity. For the first time the author in this book has brought out following facts boldly with insistent assertion
• The method of calculation of Chara Dasa as is prevalent and dealt in the texts are not as per the injunctions of JUS (Jaimini Upade- sha Sutra).
• The sutra "Atra Shubhah Ketuh" is for calculation of Chara Dasa and not for any outlandish and perfidious interpretations. The sutra "Nathantah Samah Prayena" contains specific meaning for computation of Dasa period of different signs. Sign to sign reckoning is incongruous.
• Sub-periods in Chara Dasa is to be worked out as per the sutra "Dwiteeye Bhavabalam Charanavamshe" and other subsequent sutras.
•Use of second source and other source of strength has been elaborated for the first time in the known history of astrology.
•So is the case with working out the "Chara Karaka" "Arudha of house" and "Swamsha" etc which had remained under the heavy bales of confusion since time immemorial.
There are many other things in this book that keeps the readers glued to it with rapturous enthraldom and intelligent understanding. To have a firsthand exposition of the things listed above and for a clear comprehension of the subject; it becomes imperative for the lovers of Jaimini astrology to go through this book with a mind prepared to enjoy many surprises tossed in the arena of trenchant interpretations with incisive reasoning.
About the Author A known name among the scholars of Vaidik astrology, U. K. Jha has time and again exhibited his acute understanding and dexterous expositions of various clumsy topics that remained wrapped in the patina of skinned confusions over centuries. After having been initiated into the science of astrology in the family and subsequently developing the understanding of the same under the sparkling guidance of different scholars of starry Tantrik cult scattered in the far flung corners of India and Nepal, this sober scholar has exposed many things with awesome brilliance without ever laying a claim of his own research or any touch of personal originality. Every exposition of such topics from his pen is couched upon the slender curves of sharp reasoning backed by the corybantic cur- rents of trenchant logic. The readers have had a glimpse of the same in his earlier books like "Mandook Dasa of Jaimini", "Drig Dasa of Jaimini' and "Kaala Chakra Dasa" etc. The free flow of the master's erudition in Jaimini astrology can here be seen in this book leading the readers to the flaming doors of lissome ecstasy. On Time's abysm this work of the author shall stand firm like narrow movement of brilliance offering calm delight to all who inquisitively seek new sparks in the field of astrological research.
Preface Once an astrologer friend of mine who is also a reputed teacher of astrology in one of the famous institute in Delhi told me, "I know five types (variant) of Jaimini's Chara Dasa but we are teaching only one type to the students here."
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