JYOTISH PRAVEENA

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-I (Part-1)

GENERAL ASTROLOGY

Topic : 1 Introduction to Astrology Topic : 4 Astrology & Karma Theory

Definition of Astrology Fate (Destiny) & Freewill (Purusharta)
Difference between Astrology & Jyotish Physical, Astral & Causal Bodies & their
Four Vedas & Six Vedangas importance
Jyotish as a Vedanga Laws of Karma
Branches of Jyotish (Skandatrayas) Categories of Karma :
Systems of Jyotish Sanchita
(Parashari/Jaimini/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 Karmas
various fields
Qualifications of a Good Astrologer Topic : 5 Astrology, Modern Science &
Psychology
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Topic : 3 History of Astrology
Dating Techniques in Astrology
Timeline of Astrology
Astrology during Vedic Period
Astrology during Puranic Period
Astrology during Parashara Period
Scientific Basis of Astrological Principles
Astrology & Modern Science
Astrology & Psychology

Astrology during Varahamihira Period

Astrology during Teachers Period
Astrological Treatises written during the
above Periods
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Jyotish Praveena Paper-I (Part-2)

ASTRONOMY BASICS

Topic : 1 Introduction Topic : 8 Ayanamsha

Introduction to Astronomy Meaning of Equinox
Historical Background Equinoctial Points
Ancient Astronomical Scholars (Indian & Western) Nutation
Astronomical Treatises (Siddhantas) Precession of Equinoxes
Ayanamsha
Topic : 2 The Solar System Sayana & Nirayana System
Solar System Determination of Approx. Ayanamsha
Planets 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

Equator
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Heliocentric & Geocentric

Northern & Southern Hemisphere

North Pole & South Pole
Inclination of Earth's Axis
Pole Star or Dhruva Tara
Direct Motion
Mandatara (Very Slow speed)
Manda (Slow Speed)
Sama (Normal Speed)
Chara (Fast Speed)
Atichara (Very Fast Speed)
Stationary Motion
Topic : 4 The Moon
Sthambana (Vikala)
Phases of Moon
Moon's Nodes (Rahu & Ketu) Retrograde Motion
Vakra (Retrograde in same sign)
Topic : 5 Zodiac Anuvakra (Retrograde & enters prev sign)

Ecliptic (Ravi Marg) Topic : 10 Astronomical Coordinate System

Zodiac
Terminology
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Movable & Fixed Zodiac
Tropical & Sidereal Zodiac Terrestrial and Celestial Sphere
Names of Zodiac Signs (Western & Hindu) Great and Small Circle
Terrestrial and Celestial Equators
Celestial Poles
Topic : 6 Eclipses
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 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 Hour Angle)
Sikhi (Upaketu)
Utility of aprakashit upgrahas in predictions

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-II (Part-1)

MATHEMATICAL ASTROLOGY

Topic : 1 Time Measure Topic : 7 Horoscope

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 Ascendant

Latitude & Longitude Calculation of Ascendant (India)
Concept of Prime Meridian Calculation of Ascendant (Foreign)
Time Zones Calculation of Ascendant (Southern Hemisphere)
Local Mean Time
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Standard Time
Greenwich Mean Time
LMT Correction

Topic : 3 Time Conversion

Conversion from LMT to IST
Conversion from IST to LMT
Topic : 9 Planetary Positions
Calculation of Longitude of Planets
(using Yearly Ephemeris)
Calculation of Longitude of Planets
(using Condensed Ephemeris)

Topic : 10 Dasha 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 Vimshottari Dasha System
Conversion from GMT to ZST Calculation of Dasha Balance @ Birth
Major Periods & Sub-periods
Topic : 4 Sidereal Time
Necessity to have Sidereal Time System Topic : 11 Casting of Horoscope (Modern)
Sidereal Time of given moment Calculation of Lagna
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Calculation of Planetary Longitudes
Topic : 5 Sunrise & Sunset Calculation of Dasha balance
Calculation of Dasha Periods
Sunrise Casting of Horoscope (Modern Method)
Sunset
Apparent Noon Topic : 12 Bhavas
Ahas & Ratri
Bhava (House)
Calculation of Sunrise & Sunset time
Various House Systems
Calculation by method of interpolation
Tenth Cusp (MC)
Topic : 6 Panchanga Calculation of Bhavas using Sripati Paddhati

Meaning of Panchanga Elements Topic : 13 Varga Charts

Calculation of :
Classification of Vargas :
Vaara
Shadvarga
Nakshatra
Saptavarga
Tithi
Dasavarga
Karana
Shodasavarga
Yoga
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 Planet

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)
Nakshatras (or Constellations) Exaltation/Debilitation/Moolatrikona
Ucchobhilashi / Neechobhilashi
Friendship of Planets
Topic : 2 The Rasis (Signs)
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)
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Moveable/Fixed/Dual Signs
Fiery/Earthy/Airy/Watery Signs
Diurnal/Nocturnal/Twilight Signs
Shirshodaya/Prishtodaya/Ubayodaya Rasis
Biped/Quadraped Signs
Short/Medium/Long length Signs
Brahmin/Kshatriya/Vaisya/Sudra Signs
Effects of Nine Planets in each Bhava (House)

Topic : 6 The Nakshatras (Constellations)

The 27 Nakshatras
28th Nakshatra (Abhijit)
Nakshatra mapping in each sign
Birth Nakshatra
Characteristics of people born in each Nakshatra
Topic : 3 The Lagna
Lagna / Ascendant / Rising Sign Topic : 7 The Yogas (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 (Chandra Lagna) Panchamahapurusha Yoga
Lagnadhi Yoga
Topic : 4 The Bhavas (Houses) Mahabhagya Yoga
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Sarala Yoga
The Twelve Houses from Lagna Jaya Yoga
Significator (Karaka) for each bhava Vimala Yoga
Significations (Karakatwa) of twelve bhavas Subha/Paapa Kartari Yoga
Classification of Bhavas as :
Solar Yogas :
Trikona Vesi Yoga
Kendra Vosi Yoga
Panaphara Ubhayachari Yoga
Apoklima Budha-Aditya Yoga
Upachaya Lunar Yogas :
Apachaya Sunapha Yoga
Trishadaya Anapha Yoga
Trika / Dusthanas Durdhara Yoga
Chatustaya Kemadruma Yoga & Bhanga
Bhadakasthana Gaja Kesari Yoga
Chandradhi Yoga
Topic : 5 The Navagrahas (Nine Planets) Chandra Mangala Yoga
Shakata Yoga
The Nine planets as per Hindu Astrology
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
Dharma-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 Lakshmi Yogas
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Own House
Friend's House
Neutral's House
Enemy's House
Debilitation
Positional Strength/Weakness
Retrogression (Vakri)
Indu Lagna
Combination for Penury
Aristha Yogas
Dharidra Yogas
Nirbhagya Yogas
Other Important Yogas
Saraswati Yoga
Stationary (Sthambana)
Sankya Yoga
Combustion (Astangatha)
Vasumati Yoga
Planetary War (Graha Yuddha)
Pushkala Yoga
Rasi Parivarthana
Parijatha Yoga
Bhavat Bhavam
Kusuma Yoga
Strong & Weak Planets
Srikantha Yoga
Aspects Parvatha Yoga
Aspect by Own lord Gouri Yoga
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Aspect by Natural/Functional Benefics Kalasarpa Yoga
Aspect by Natural/Functional Malefics Kedar Yoga
Conjunctions Rajabhanga Yoga
Conjunction 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
Importance of Navamsa
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 Sun in 12 houses from Natal Moon
Various Dashas mentioned as per Jaimini Transit Moon in 12 houses from Natal Moon
Transit Mars in 12 houses from Natal Moon
Topic : 3 Vimshottari Dasha Transit Rahu in 12 houses from Natal Moon
Meaning of Vimshottari Transit Jupiter in 12 houses from Natal Moon
Rationale of Vimshottari Dasha in Kaliyuga Transit Saturn in 12 houses from Natal Moon
Periods of Vimshottari Dasha of Planets Transit Mercury in 12 houses from Natal Moon
Order of Vimshottari Dasha Transit Ketu in 12 houses from Natal Moon
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Five levels of Vimshottari Dasha System
Maha Dasha (MD)
Antar Dasha (AD)
Pratyantar Dasha (PD)
Sookshma Dasha (SD)
Prana Dasha (PAD)
Calculation of Vimshottari Dasha balance at birth
Transit Venus in 12 houses from Natal Moon

Topic : 5 Special Transit

Importance of Slow moving planets in Transit
Saturn
Jupiter
Rahu
Calculation of Antar Dasha/Pratyantar Dasha periods Ketu
General results of Vimshottari Maha Dashas of Important Transit periods of Saturn
Sun Sade Sati (7 ½ years)
Moon Ashtama Shani
Mars Ardhasthama Shani (Kantaka Shani)
Rahu
Jupiter
Saturn
Topic : 6 When Transit is under Check
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Mercury Concept of Vedha
Ketu Exception to Vedha
Venus Vipareeta Vedha
Results of Antar Dasha & Pratyantar Dasha
Use of Vimshottari Dasha for Timing of events

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-IV (Part-1)

TAJIKA SHASTRA

Topic : 1 Introduction Topic : 6 Lord of the Year (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 (Day 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 (Mitra Dhristi)
Step-3: Calculation of Varsha Pravesha
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Step-4: Calculation of Varsha Lagna
Step-5: Calculation of Planetary Positions
Step-6: Casting the Annual Chart

Topic : 3 Muntha
Definition of Muntha
Calculating the Muntha
Inimical Aspects (Shatru Dhristi)
Neutral Aspects (Sama Dhristi)
16 Tajika Yogas
Ithashala Yoga :
Categories
Common Features
Use of Ithashala Yoga
Results of Muntha in Different Houses Timing of the Fructification of the Event
Influences on the Muntha
Significance of Muntha Lord
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
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Duration of the Dasha Strength of the Saham
Calculation of Dasha Balance Analysis of the Saham
General Results of Dashas Timing of Event using Saham
Yogini 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 : 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 Constellation)

Definition of Muhurta Names of the 27 Nakshatras
Relevance of Muhurta in Modern Times Planetary Lords & Deities
Names of various Muhurta in 24 hours Abhijit Nakshatra
Units of Time used in Muhurta Classification of Nakshatras
Abhijit Muhurta & Brahma 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 Gandanta
Nakshatra: Star or Constellation 6 Evil Nakshatras
Yoga: Luni-Solar Day Maasa Sunya Nakshatra
Karana: Half-of Lunar Day
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Panchanga Shuddhi in Muhurta

Topic : 3 Vaara (Weekday)

Names of the 7 Weekdays
How weekdays got their names (Concept of Hora)
Benefic Weekdays & Malefic Weekdays
Topic : 6 Yoga (Luni-Solar Day)
How to calculate Yoga ?
Types of Yoga (Naisargika & Tatkalika)
Names of the 27 Yogas
Nature of Yogas (Benefic & Malefic)
Importance of Yoga in Muhurta
Importance of Vaara in Muhurta
Inauspicious Time in Vaara: Topic : 7 Karana (Half of Lunar Day)
Vaara Visha Ghatis
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
Bhadra (Vishti Karana)
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Bhadra Nivasa
Topic : 4 Tithi (Lunar Day)
Bhadra - Mouth & Tail
Meaning & Importance of Tithi in Muhurta When Bhadra is Auspicious ?
How to Calculate Tithi
Names of the 30 Tithis with their Deities
Topic : 8 Muhurta Lagna
Concept of Shukla & Krishna Paksha
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
Parva Tithis Godhuli Muhurta
Sunya Tithis Pushkaramsa
Yugadi / Manuadi Tithis Lagna Tyajya Kala
Galgraha Tithis Lagna Gandanta (Rasi Gandanta)
Tithi Visha Ghatis
Tithi Gandanta

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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
Surya Panchaka Vidhyarambha
Upanayana
Sankranti Keshaanta

Simha Guru
Pradosha
Holastaka
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Moudyam (Guru & Shukra)

Grahan (Eclipses)
Samavarthana
Vivaha (also discuss 10 doshas)
Post-Mortem (2 Samskaras) :
Dahana
Pugree

Topic : 12 Miscellaneous Muhurtas

Griharambha (House Construction)
Grihapravesha (House Warming)
Durugaaman (Long Travel)
Rajyabhisheka (Oath-taking)
Vadhupravesha (Bride-entering)
Business Establishment (Opening a Shop)
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