Article: Lessons in Vedic Astrology

A list of various papers presented by Pt. Sanjay Rath is freely available for download and study by all astrologers. If you have a suggestion, please send it to srath@srath.com Most of these lectures have been presented across the world at various conferences of Sri Jagannath Center (SJC) or at the British Association of Vedic Astrology (BAVA, London) or at American Council of Vedic Astrology (ACVA, USA).

A few have been presented at conferences or workshops organized by Ronnie Gale Dreyer, a leading vedic astrologer of New York. A special thanks to all the Jyotish Gurus and students of SJC and those named here for making all this happen. Lessons on allied subjects like Numerology, Omens, Dreams or Gemstones are at the links above while Vedic Astrology lessons are listed here.

Beginners

Bha-Chakra	The zodiac personified and body parts; two principal dasa types
Brahma Vidya	Cycles of time
Creation - I	Definition of tripod of life and other principles of Creation
Creation II	The seven chakras and their role in the human body
Foundation of Jyotish	Basic paradigm explaining the 33 deva, navagraha, 3 material and 14 spiritual worlds etc.
Hindu Calendar	A discussion about the real Vedic or Hindu Calendar of Varahamihira - Suklanta Masa and other aspects
Hora	Derivation of the week order, Horesha, Varesha, Masadhipati and Varsheswara
Hora Shastra	A brief introduction for Jyotish students
Introduction	A complete introduction to Vedic Astrology and the basics defined.
Muhurta I	Examining the concepts associated with this time measure and definition of electional astrology
Naisargika Dasa	The natural growth and decay of the body. This was one of the two dasa used by Varahamihira (other was Mula dasa).
Nakshatra I	Various tables explaining the Nakshatra characteristics as well as calculation of Abhijit 28th Nakshatra
Sambandha	Relationships of every kind using the various tools of jyotish
Sambandha II	Case studies and conclusions based on theory in Sambandha paper
Tenth House	Extracts from the book Crux of Vedic Astrology
Vimsottari Dasa I	A study of the finest udu dasa system taught by Parasara and other authors of classical jyotish literature
Vimsottari Dasa II	Longevity related notes and the use of Utpanna, Adhana and Kshema Vimsottari dasa

Intermediate

8-petal Lotus	The heart lotus - basics of spirituality and astamangalam; Also Ista devata, Palana devata and Guru devata
D-Chart Principles	Explaining the theory of divisional charts used in Jyotish and Parasara's recommendations
Dharma & Marriage
Hora Chakra I	The various definitions of Hora and the two fold division of the zodiac
Jupiter: Aquarius	Jupiter in Aquarius - a deeper understanding
Medical Astrology I	Broad framework for the working of jyotish in understanding the cause of disease. This has been further developed by Dr.Brendan Feeley and Sanjay Rath.
Nakshatra: Disease	Timing the nature, manifestation, start, duration and cure of diseases using nakshatra based on Sri Krishna's teachings
National Finance	Examination of national finances using natal charts
Shula Dasa	The best Ayur dasa based on the conception period = one antardasa
Trimsamsa I	Introduction to trimsamsa D30 Chart
Vastu Shastra	Introduction to Vastu shastra and Jyotish

Advanced

Atmakaraka & Gita	Based on the Bhagavat Gita - two types of Carakaraka schemes: seven for jadatma and eight for jivatma
Atmakaraka I	Examining the Atmakaraka in signs and houses
Badhaka-I	The obstruction of desire symbolised by Rahu can take various forms and is often not easily known.
Eclipse: Application	Using eclipses to time major life and personality changes; also for nations and mundane astrology
Eclipse: Theory	Vedic View of Eclipses as taught by Varahamihira in Brihat Samhita and derived rules
Ghataka Chakra	Danger to life, reputation and belongings from external sources that cause serious damage to the psyche
Maharaja Yoga	Combination of the Lagna and fifth lords reckoned from lagna and arudha lagna OR the atmakaraka and Putrakaraka [OR perhaps, the lord of Lagna and Ghatika lagna].
Mula Dasa	Varahamihira's favorite and Kalyanavarma (author Saravali) speaks volumes about it, yet the secret of its calculation are being given out for the first time in recorded history. Best dasa for timing evils and karmic results.
Parakrama Yoga	Examining slokas of Parasara pertaining to dusthana (6,8 &12 houses)
Raja Sambandha Yoga	Royal association and friendships with people in power can further one's interests
Sapta Loka	Examining the chakras of the body, the seven lokas and tala as signified in the body and the death charts (punya chakra)
Saptamsa I	Article from AM 1996: How to predict childbirth and individual pregnancies
Saptamsa II	Case study having six abortions using D1, D9 and D7 charts with remedy
Shula Chakra	An advanced transit method for timing evils instead of Navtara chakra, where applicable
Tithi Pravesh	Annual chart based on the lunar new year called Tithi which is used traditionally in India
Viparita Rajyoga I	People who turn adversity and hopeless situations into success due to this combination
Viparita Rajyoga II	Examining Viparita Rajyoga from Arudha Lagna (6th house) - Research paper