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Shri A. B. Shukla is a retired IAS officer and is
Dr T S Vasan is the son of late Thirumale presently working as a Member of National

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Gopalakrishna Sharma, younger brother of Monuments Authority of India. He is the Honorary
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President of Indian Council of Astrological Sciences

late Thirumale Thathacharya Sharma, the

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(ICAS) and in his capacity as the President he is
renowned journalist. His ancestors were the

Rajagurus in the court of King Krishna-
devaraya, 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
Holistic Sciences', Colombo (recognised by UNO), Ph.D., and
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guiding more than 43 centres of ICAS spread all
across India. For him Jyotisha is a self-elevating
science.
Shri Shukla has decoded and explained the genesis of many fundamental
An Essential Tool for Predictive
principles fromAstrology
astrological Bhagwad Geeta, Vedas, Upanishads and other
scriptures. He has also come up with some pioneering new concepts like:
Medical, Scriptural and Astrological Perspectives
The planet that shows the impact of past life (CPPL), Nakshatras that

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essor Emeritus from East West University of Holistic Sciences', defy normal principles (Ativarti Nakshatras), Predicting by observing
ouri, USA. In the year 1983, he was selected as a Fellow of the 'Royal events around (ETP). He has also analysed 4000 years of planetary data
tic Society', London. Dr last
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S Vasan
to showcase special properties of retrograde planets. He has cured many
cancer patients by Vedic remedies.
earnt Astrology and Palmistry from his father and travelled around the The Kanchi Shankaracharya (H.H. Swami Jayendra Saraswati) honoured
d. He had discussions with many scholars about efficacy, him with 'Jyotish Ratna'. The CVA America conferred upon him the
hodology and the usefulness of these subjects. For the last five decades highest title 'Jyotish Brihaspati'. ICAS has honoured him with its highest
working as the Director of Modern Astro Studios founded by his title 'Jyotish Martand'.
er, giving consultation and advice to the needy. In addition to this he Ether Water Fire Earth Air

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me the Chairman of ICAS, Bengaluru Chapter in 1986. From 1996
oday he is working as National Vice President of ICAS.
Vasan has participated and represented India in the International
posium on Vedic Astrology held in USA in the years 2000 & 2004 Shri Kuldeep Jiwani is a B.Tech from IIT-Delhi and
also participated in Astrology Conference conducted by British is currently working as a Data Scientist in an MNC.
He is also the Assistant Controller of Examinations
ciation of Vedic Astrology UK in the year 2005. Before this in the
for ICAS and is responsible for the online result
1978, Malaysian Astrological Society had invited Dr. Vasan to teach management system for ICAS. He has been learning
Kuldeep Jiwani • Guide: A B Shukla

an Astrology and Palmistry to their students. They have honoured the divine knowledge of Jyotisha from Shri A. B.
with the awards of 'Jyothirvidyalankara' and 'Samudrika Bhushana'. Shukla for nearly a decade.
ndia also many organizations have honoured him with various titles, Under the guidance of his guru, Shri Kuldeep Jiwani
als and shields. analysed vast amount of data and found interesting patterns amongst
various planets. He co-authored, with Sh. Ashish Sharma, 'Jyotish Geeta'

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tarted a correspondence course, first of its kind in India, on Astrology
series of articles to share the knowledge bestowed by their guru
Palmistry in as early as the year 1970. Many of his disciples have Shri A. B. Shukla.
me very popular for their predictive abilities and their mastery over
He has been awarded with the title of Jyotish Kovid by ICAS.
ubject.

Kuldeep Jiwani
Guide: A B Shukla

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An Essential Tool for Determination ₹175 Techniques ₹150
Predictive Astrology ₹140

Syllabus
ICAS Model Answers ICAS Model Answers ICAS Work Book ₹150
- Jyotish Praveena ₹20 - Jyotish Visharada ₹ 40
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 SYLLABUS FOR DIPLOMA COURSES

Syllabus for Jyotish Praveena

List of Subjects

1. General Astrology 2. Astronomy Relevant to Astrology

3. Mathematical Astrology 4. Predictive Astrology
5. Delineation & Dynamic Configuration 6. Dasha and Basic transit
7. Tajika Shastra (Annual Horoscopy) 8. Muhurta (Electional Astrology)

Jyotish Praveena
(Two Papers of 3 hours duration in each semester every six months)

FIRST SEMESTER
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PAPER I 50 MARKS
PART-I GENERAL ASTROLOGY
Topic 1  : Introduction to Astrology
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• Definition of Astrology
• Difference between Astrology & Jyotish
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• Four Vedas & Six Vedangas • Jyotish as a Vedanga

• Branches of Jyotish (Skandatrayas)
• Systems of Jyotish: (Parashari/Jaimini/Prashna/Tajik/Naadi
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Topic 2  : Relevance of Astrology

• Rationale of Astrology
• Relevance/Utility/Uses of Astrology in various fields
• Qualifications of a Good Astrologer
Topic 3  : History of Astrology
• Dating Techniques in Astrology
• Timeline of Astrology
• Astrology during Vedic Period
• Astrology during Puranic Period
• Astrology during Parashara Period
• Astrology during Varahamihira Period
• Astrology during Teachers' Period
• Astrological Treatise written during the above Periods

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Topic 4  : Astrology & Karma Theory
• Fate (Destiny) & Freewill (Purushartha)
• Physical, Astral & Causal Bodies & their importance
• Laws of Karma
• Categories of Karma : Sanchita, Prarabdha (Dridha / Dridha-Adridha /
Adridha), Kriyamana, Agami
• Effectiveness of Remedial Measures on different Prarabdha Karmas
Topic 5  : Astrology, Modern Science & Psychology
• Scientific Basis of Astrological Principles
• Astrology & Modern Science
• Astrology & Psychology

BOOKS
a. Recommended Classical Books
1. Brihat Parashara Horashastra by Sage Parashara
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2. Brihat Jataka by Varahamihira
3. Brihat Samhita by Varahamihira
4. Arya Bhatteya by Aryabhatta-I
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5. Siddhanta Shiromani by Bhaskara-II
b. Recommended Books
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1. Birth Time Determination by Kuldeep Jiwani under the Guidence of

Shri A B Shukla (Published by ICAS-Exam Wing)
2. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman
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3. A Catechism of Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman

4. Planetary influences on Human Affairs by Dr. B.V. Raman
5. Astrology for Beginners by Dr. B.V. Raman

Part–2 ASTRONOMY RELEVANT TO ASTROLOGY

Topic 1  : Introduction
• Introduction to Astronomy
• Historical Background
• Ancient Astronomical Scholars (Indian & Western)
• Astronomical Treatises (Siddhantas)

Topic 2  : The Solar System

• Solar System • Planets • Inner & Outer Planets • Inferior & Superior
Planets • Extra-Saturnine Planets

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Topic 3  : The Earth
• Earth - Facts • Heliocentric & Geocentric • Equator • Northern &
Southern Hemisphere • North Pole & South Pole • Inclination of
Earth's Axis • Pole Star or Dhruva Tara
Topic 4  : The Moon : Phases of the Moon • Moon's Nodes (Rahu & Ketu)
Topic 5  : Zodiac: Ecliptic (Ravi Marg), Zodiac, Movable & Fixed Zodiac, Tropical
& Sidereal Zodiac, Names of Zodiac Signs (Western & Hindu)
Topic 6  : Eclipses : Meaning of Eclipse, Occultation, Solar Eclipse (Total, Partial
& Annular), Lunar Eclipse (Total, Partial & Penumbral), Role of Rahu & Ketu
in eclipses, Combustion
Topic 7  : Aprakashit Upagrahas : Dhuma, Vyatipata, Paridhi, Indrachapa, Sikhi
(Upaketu), Utility of aprakashit upgrahas in predictions
Topic 8  : Ayanamsha : Meaning of Equinox, Equinoctial Points, Nutation, Pre-
cession of Equinoxes, Ayanamsha, Sayana & Nirayana System, Determination of
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Approx. Ayanamsha, Names of various Ayanamshas,
Topic 9  : Planetary Motion
• Types of Planetary motion: Rotation & Revolution
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• Kinds of Planetary motion: Direct Motion, Mandatara (Very Slow
speed), Manda (Slow Speed), Sama (Normal Speed), Chara (Fast Speed),
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Atichara (Very Fast Speed), Stationary Motion, Sthambana (Vikala),

Retrograde Motion, Vakra (Retrograde in same sign), Anuvakra (Ret-
rograde & enters previous sign)
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Topic 10  : Astronomical Coordinate System

• Terminology: Terrestrial and Celestial Sphere, Great and Small Circle,
Terrestrial and Celestial Equators, Celestial Poles, Meridian, Longitude,
Latitude, Perihelion, Aphelion, Apogee, Perigee
• Horizontal Coordinate System : Fundamental Plane : Horizon, Poles :
Zenith / Nadir, Latitude : Altitude (or Elevation), Longitude : Azimuth
• Equatorial Coordinate System : Fundamental Plane : Celestial Equa-
tor, Poles : Celestial Poles, Latitude : Declination, Longitude : Right
Ascension (or Hour Angle)
Books
a. Recommended Classical Books
1. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra by Sage Parashara
2. Brihat Samhita and Brihat Jataka by Varahamihira

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 b. Recommended Books
1. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman
2. Astronomy Relevant to Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman
c. Reference Books
1. Aryabhattaya by Aryabhatta - I
2. Siddhanta Shiromani by Bhaskara - II
3. Introduction to Astronomy by Rick Shaffer
4. Astronomy Encyclopedia by Sivpatrik Moore
5. Universe by Discovery Channel – Science Collections
6. Laws of Nature by M Anjaneyulu
7. Elements of Vedic Astrology Vols. 1 & 2 by Dr K S Charak

Jyotish Praveena
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FIRST SEMESTER
PAPER II 50 MARKS
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Part-1 MATHEMATICAL ASTROLOGY

Topic 1. Time Measure : Hindu measurement of Time, Sidereal Metrics, Lunar

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Metrics, Tropical Metrics, Concept of Adhika Maas & Khsaya Maas, Modern
measurement of Time, Conversion Ghati-Pal-Vipal to H:M:S, Conversion
H:M:S to Ghati-Pal-Vipal,
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Topic 2. Time Differences : Latitude & Longitude, Concept of Prime Meridian,

Time Zones, Local Mean Time, Standard Time, Greenwich Mean Time, LMT
Correction
Topic 3. Time Conversion : LMT to IST, IST to LMT, GMT to IST, IST to GMT,
ZST to GMT, GMT to ZST
Topic 4. Sidereal Time : Necessity to have Sidereal Time System, Sidereal Time
of given moment
Topic 5. Sunrise & Sunset : Sunrise, Sunset, Apparent Noon, Ahas & Ratri,
Calculation of Sunrise & Sunset time, Calculation by method of interpolation
Topic 6. Panchanga
• Meaning of Panchanga Elements
• Calculations of : Vaara, Nakshatra, Tithi, Karana, Yoga,
• Modern Ephemeris

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Topic 7. Horoscopes : Definition of Horoscope, Forms of Horoscope, Compo-
nents of Horoscope, Tools for Calculation, Table of Ascendants, Table of
Houses, Ephemeris, Calculator
Topic 8. Ascendant : Calculation of Ascendant (India), Calculation of Ascendant
(Foreign), Calculation of Ascendant (Southern Hemisphere)
Topic 9. Planetary Positions: Calculation of Longitude of Planets (using Year-
ly Ephemeris), Calculation of Longitude of Planets (using Condensed
Ephemeris)
Topic 10. Dasha System : Various Dasha Systems (Brief mention), Vimshottari
Dasha System, Basis for Vimshottari Dasha System, Calculation of Dasha
Balance at Birth, Major Periods & Sub-periods
Topic 11. Casting of Horoscope (Modern) : Calculation of Lagna, Calculation
of Planetary Longitudes, Calculation of Dasha balance, Calculation of Dasha
Periods, Casting of Horoscope (Modern Method)
Topic 12 . Bhavas : Bhava (House), Various House Systems, Tenth Cusp (MC),
Calculation of Bhavas using Sripati Paddhati
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Topic 13. Varga Charts
• Classification of Vargas : Shadvargas, Saptavargas, Dashavarga, Sho-
dashavargas, Calculation of Shodashavarga Charts
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BOOKS
a. Course Book
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1. Mathematical Astrology by S. Tyagarajan

b. Recommended Classical Books
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1. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 2. Brihat Samhita

c. Recommended Books
1. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman
2. Elements of Vedic Astrology Vols. 1 & 2 by Dr K S Charak

Part-2 PREDICTIVE ASTROLOGY

Topic   1  : Basic Components of Prediction : Rashi (or Signs), Lagna (or
Ascendant), Bhavas (or Houses), Grahas (or Planets), Nakshatras (or
Constellations)
Topic   2  : The Rashis (Signs)
• The Twelve Rashi names (Hindu & Western), Ruler/Lord of each Rashi,-
Natural Characteristics of each Rashi,
• Classification of Signs based on : Odd/Even signs, Male/Female signs,
Moveable/Fixed/Dual signs, Fiery/Earthy/Airy/Watery signs, Diurnal/

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 Nocturnal/Twilight signs, Shirshodaya/Prishthodaya/Ubhayodaya signs,
Biped/Quadraped signs, Short/Medium/Long length signs, Brahmin/
Kshatriya/Vaishya/Shudra signs
Topic   3  : The Lagna
• Lagna / Ascendant / Rising Sign
• Characteristics of people born in each lagna
• Result of Lagna lord in twelve rashis
• Moon sign as Lagna (Chandra Lagna)
Topic   4  : The Bhavas (Houses)
• The Twelve Houses from Lagna
• Significator/s (Karaka/s) for each bhava
• Significations (Karakatwas) of twelve bhavas
• Classification of Bhavas as : Trikona, Kendra, Panaphara, Apoklima,
Upchaya, Apachaya, Trishadaya, Trika/Dusthanas, Chatushtaya, Bad-
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Topic   5  : The Navagrahas (Nine Planets)
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• The Nine planets as per Hindu Astrology
• Natural Characteristics of nine planets
• Significations (Karakatwas) of each Planet
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• Natural Benefic & Natural Malefic Planets

• Functional Benefic & Functional Malefic Planets
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• Avasthas of Planets
• Dignities of Planets: Exaltation/Debilitation/Moolatrikona
• Ucchabhilashi / Neechabhilashi
• Friendship of Planets: Permanent Friendship, Temporary Friendship
Compound Friendship (Panchadha Maitri)
• Key Planets for each Lagna sign
• Aspects of Planets (Graha Drishti)
• Relationship between Planets (Sambandha)
• Effects of Nine Planets in each Rashi (Sign)
• 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

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Topic   7  : The Yogas (Astrological Combinations)
• What is a yoga
• Yogas from Lagna : Panchamahapurusha Yoga, Lagnadhi Yoga, Mahabha-
gya Yoga, Sarala Yoga, Jaya Yoga, Vimala Yoga, Shubha/Paapa Kartari Yoga
• Solar Yogas : Vesi Yoga, Vosi Yoga, Ubhayachari Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga
• Lunar Yogas : Sunapha Yoga, Anapha Yoga, Durudhara Yoga, Kemadruma
Yoga & its cancellation (Bhanga), Gaja Kesari Yoga, Chandradhi Yoga,
Chandra Mangala Yoga, Shakata Yoga
Books
a. Recommended Classical Books
1. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra by Sage Parashara
2. Phaladeepika by Mantreshwara
3. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman
4. Laghu Parashari 5. Jataka Chandrika 6. Brihat Samhita
b. Recommended Books 
1. Yogas by Dr K S Charak
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c. Reference Books
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1. Predictive astrology by M.N. Kedar
2. Laws of Nature-Vedic Wisdom: Predictive Principles of Astrology by
  M. Anjaneyulu
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3. Elements of Vedic Astrology Vols. 1 & 2 by Dr K S Charak

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Jyotish Praveena
(Two Papers of 3 hours duration in each semester every six months)

SECOND SEMESTER
PAPER III 50 MARKS

PART-1 DELINEATION & DYNAMIC CONFIGURATION

Topic   1  : Introduction
• Definition of Delineation
• Definition of Dynamic Configuration (Yogas & Vargas)
Topic   2  : Delineation of the Horoscope
• Factors for Delineation: Position in a Rashi, Position in a House, Position
in a Nakshatra

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 • Positional Dignity: Exaltation, Moolatrikona, Own House, Friend's
House, Neutral's House, Enemy's House, Debilitation,
• Positional Strength/Weakness : Retrogression (Vakri), Stationary (Sth-
ambana), Combustion (Astangata), Planetary War (Graha Yuddha), Rashi
Parivarthana, Bhavat Bhavam, Strong & Weak Planets
• Aspects: Aspect by Own lord, Aspect by Natural/Functional Benefics,
Aspect by Natural/Functional Malefics
• Conjunctions with  : Natural Benefics, Natural Malefics, Functional
Benefics, Functional Malefics, Rahu-Ketu Axis, Shubha Kartari, Paapa
Kartari
• Avasthas: Five Baladi Avasthas, Three Jagratadi Avasthas, Six Lajjitadi
Avasthas, Nine Deeptadi Avasthas, Twelve Shayanadi Avasthas
Topic   3  : Yogas
• Combinations for Power : Raja Yogas, Vipareeta Raja Yogas, Neecha
Bhanga Raja Yogas, Maharaja Yoga, Akhanda Samrajya Yoga, Mahabha-
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gya Yoga, Dharma-Karmadhipati Yoga, Panchamahapurusha Yogas, Gaja
Kesari Yoga,
• Combinations for Wealth : Dhana Yogas, Lakshmi Yoga, Indu Lagna,
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• Combinations for Penury: Arishta, Daridra and Nirbhagya Yogas
• Other Important Yogas : Saraswati Yoga, Sankhya Yoga, Vasumati Yoga,
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Pushkala Yoga, Paarijaata Yoga, Kusuma Yoga, Srikanta Yoga, Parvata

Yoga, Gouri Yoga, Kedar Yoga, Rajabhanga Yoga, Srinath Yoga, Twelve
Duryogas, Nabhasa Yogas, Kalasarpa Yoga
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Topic   4  : Divisional Charts

• Divisional Charts for various aspects of life
• Importance of Navamsha
• Strength of Divisional Charts
• Vimshopaka Bala
• How to analyse Divisional Charts
• Aspects in Divisional Charts
• Yogas in Divisional Charts
Books
a. Recommended Classical Books
1. Phaladeepika 2. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
3. Jataka Chandrika 4. Saravali

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 b. Recommended Books
1. Navamsha: An Essential Tool for Predictive Astrology by Dr. T S Vasan
(Published by ICAS-Exam Wing)
2. Three Hundred Combinations by Dr. B.V. Raman
3. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman
c. Reference Books
1. How to judge a horoscope by Dr. B.V. Raman
2. Yogas by Dr K S Charak

PART-2 DASHA AND BASIC TRANSIT

Topic   1  : Introduction to Dasha & Transit
• Introduction to Dasha & Transit
• Difference between Dasha & Transit
• Correlation between Dasha & Transit
Topic   2  : The Dasha System
• Meaning of Dasha
AS
• Various Dashas mentioned as per Parashara
IC
• Various Dashas mentioned as per Jaimini
Topic   3  : Vimshottari Dasha
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• Meaning of Vimshottari
• Rationale of Vimshottari Dasha in Kaliyuga
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• Periods and order of Vimshottari Dasha of Planets

• 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
• Calculation of Antar Dasha/Pratyantar Dasha periods
• General results of Vimshottari Maha Dashas of : Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu,
Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Ketu and Venus
• Results of Antar Dasha & Pratyantar Dasha
• Use of Vimshottari Dasha for Timing of events
Topic   4  : Basic Transit
• Meaning and importance of Transit (Gochara)
• Simple Transit will mislead

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 • Importance of Moon in Transit
• Transit from Moon & Lagna
• Transit results of different planets in 12 houses from Natal Moon
Topic   5  : Special Transit
• Importance of Slow moving planets in Transit: Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu
and Ketu
• Important Transit periods of Saturn : Sadhe Saati (7½ years), Ashtama
Shani, Ardhashtama Shani (Kantaka Shani)
Topic   6  : When Transit is under Check
Concept of Vedha, Exception to Vedha, Vipareeta Vedha

BOOKS
a. Recommended Classical Books
1. Phaladeepika 2. Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra
AS
3. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman 4. Jataka Chandrika
b. Recommended Books
1. Brihat Samhita 2. Sarvartha Chintamani 3. Jataka Tatwa
IC
c. Reference Books 
1. Uttara Kalamitra 2. Gochar Phaladeepika by Dr U.S. Pulippani
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SECOND SEMESTER
PAPER IV 50 MARKS
PART-1 VARSHAPHALA / TAJIKA
Topic   1  : Introduction
• Introduction to Tajika Shastra, or Annual Chart
• Relationship between Annual Chart & Birth Chart
• Special Features of the Tajika Shastra
• Different names of the Annual Chart
Topic   2  : Annual Chart
• Solar Cycle/ Solar Return, Varsha Pravesha (Day or Night Time), Concept
of Completed Years, Dhruvanka
• Casting of Annual Chart : Step-1: Calculation of the weekday of Birth,
Step-2: Calculation of Completed Years, Step-3: Calculation of Varsha

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 Pravesha, 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, Results of
Muntha in Different Houses, Influences on the Muntha, Significance of
Muntha Lord
Topic   4  : Dasha System
• Vimshottari Mudda Dasha : Starting Dasha & Order of the Dashas,
Duration of the Dasha, Calculation of Dasha Balance, General Results
of Dashas
• Yogini Mudda Dasha : Lords of the Yogini, Starting Dasha & Order of
the Dashas, Duration of the Dasha, Calculation of Dasha Balance, General
Results of Dashas
• Patyayini Dasha : Krissamsha & Patyamsha, Duration of the Dasha,
General Results of Dashas
Topic   5  : Planetary Strengths : Harsha Bala, Panchavargeeya Bala, Dwadasha-
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vargeeya Bala, Use of the Bala in Dasha Interpretation
Topic   6  : Lord of the Year (Varshesha) : Panchadhikari (The 5 office bearers)
Tri-rashi pati, Determination of the Year Lord, Interpreting the Year Lord,
IC
Results of various planets becoming the Year Lord
Topic   8  : Sixteen Tajika Yogas
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• Lagnesha & Karyesha

• Concept of Slow-moving & Fast-moving planets
• Planetary Orbs (Deeptamsha)
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• Planetary Aspects : Friendly Aspects (Mitra Drishti), Inimical Aspects,

(Shatru Drishti), Neutral Aspects (Sama Drishti)
• 16 Tajika Yogas
• Ithasala Yoga : Categories, Common Features, Use of Ithashala Yoga
• Timing of the Fructification of the Event
Topic   8  : Sahams : Meaning & Significance, No. of Sahams mentioned in Clas-
sics, Essential Parameters for Calculating Sahams, Important Sahams &
their Calculations, Strength of the Saham, Analysis of the Saham, Timing
of Event using Saham
Topic   9  : Tri-Pataki Chakra : Meaning & Significance, Method of Constructing
the Tri-Pataki Chakra, Concept of Vedha, Locating the Planet, Interpreting
the Tri-Pataki Chakra
Topic   10  : Annual Chart Analysis : Role of the Office bearers, Strength of a
House, Dwi-Janma Varsha

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BOOKS
a. Recommended Classical Books
1. Tajika Neelkanthi
2. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 3. Jataka Chandrika
b. Recommended Books 
1. Varshaphala or Hindu Progressed Horoscope by Dr. B.V. Raman
c. Reference Books
1. Tajikashastra - R K Vishwakarma & K Rangachari
2. Textbook of Varshaphala - Dr K S Charak
3. Predicting Marriage Time through Annual Horoscopy - M Anjaneyulu

PART-2 MUHURTA
Topic   1  : Muhurta Basics: Definition of Muhurta, Relevance of Muhurta in
Modern Times, Names of various Muhurta in 24 hours, Units of Time
used in Muhurta, Abhijit Muhurta & Brahma Muhurta
AS
Topic   2  : Panchanga: What is Panchanga ?
• 5 Limbs of Panchanga : Vaara: Weekday, Tithi: Lunar Day, Nakshatra:
Star or Constellation, Yoga: Luni-Solar Day, Karana: Half-of Lunar Day,
IC
• Panchanga Shuddhi in Muhurta
Topic   3  : Vaara (Weekday) : Names of the 7 Weekdays, How weekdays got
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their names (Concept of Hora), Benefic Weekdays & Malefic Weekdays,

Importance of Vaara in Muhurta,
• Inauspicious Time in Vaara : Vaara Visha Ghatis, Durmuhurta, Rahu
Co

Kala, Gulika Kala, Yamaghanta Kala, Kalavela

Topic   4  : Tithi (Lunar Day) : Meaning & Importance of Tithi in Muhurta, How
to Calculate Tithi, Names of the 30 Tithis with their Deities, Concept of
Shukla and Krishna Paksha, Classification of Tithis and their qualities,
Tithi Kshaya & Tithi Vriddhi
• Inauspicious Tithis: Chiddra Tithis (Paksha Randhra Tithis), Parva
Tithis, Shunya Tithis, Yugadi / Manuadi Tithis, Galgraha Tithis, Tithi
Visha Ghatis, Tithi Gandanta
Topic   5  : Nakshatra (Star or Constellation) : Names of the 27 Nakshatras,
Planetary Lords & Deities, Abhijit Nakshatra, Classification of Nakshatras,
• Importance of Nakshatra in Muhurta: Janma Nakshatra & Naama Nak-
shatra, Tara Bala & Chandra Bala, Amruta Ghatis
• Inauspicious Time in Nakshatra : Nakshatra Visha Ghatis (Varjyam),
Nakshatra Gandanta, Six Evil Nakshatras, Maasa Shunya Nakshatra

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Topic   6  : Yoga (Luni-Solar Day): How to calculate Yoga ? Types of Yoga (Nais-
argika & Tatkalika), Names of the 27 Yogas, Nature of Yogas (Benefic &
Malefic), Importance of Yoga in Muhurta
Topic   7  : Karana (Half of Lunar Day) : How to calculate Karana ? Names of
the Karana, 7 Moveable Karanas & 4 Fixed Karanas, Nature of Karanas
(Benefic & Malefic)
• Importance of Karana in Muhurta : Bhadra (Vishti Karana) : Bhadra
Nivasa, Bhadra - Mouth & Tail, When Bhadra is Auspicious ?
Topic   8  : Muhurta Lagna : Important Considerations for choosing Lagna,
Importance of Lagna Shuddhi, Nature of Signs, Abhijit Muhurta, God-
huli Muhurta, Pushkaramsha, Lagna Tyajya Kala, Lagna Gandanta (Rasi
Gandanta)
Topic   9  : Tithi-Vaara-Nakshatra Yogas : Tithi - Vaara Yogas, Tithi - Nakshatra
Yogas, Vaara - Nakshatra Yogas, Tithi - Vaara- Nakshatra Yogas, Ravi Yoga
Topic   10  : Doshas
AS
• 21 Great Evils (Ekavimshati Maha Doshas)
• Panchaka : Chandra Panchaka, Tithi Panchaka, Surya Panchaka
• Sankranti, Moudyam (Guru & Shukra), Simha Guru, Pradosha, Holash-
taka, Grahan (Eclipses)
IC
Topic   11  : Shodasha Samskaras
• Pre-Natal (4 Samskaras) : Nisheka, Garbhadhana, Pumsavana, Seemantha
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• Post-Natal (10 Samskaras) : Namakarana, Nishkarmana, Annaprashana,

Chudakarana, Karnavedha, Vidyarambha, Upanayana, Keshaanta, Sam-
avardhana, Vivaha (also discuss 10 doshas)
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• Post-Mortem (2 Samskaras) : Dahana, Pagaree

Topic   12 : Miscellaneous Muhurtas : Griharambha (House Construction),
Grihapravesha (House Warming), Durugaaman (Long Travel), Rajyabhishe-
ka (Oath-taking), Vadhupravesha (Bride-entering), Business Establishment
(Opening a Shop)

Books
a. Recommended Classical Books
1. Muhurta Chintamani 2. Uttara Kalamrita
b. Recommended Books 
1. Muhurta Martanda 2. Muhurta Darpana 3. Muhurtha by Dr. Raman
c. Reference Books 
1. Muhurta Prakarana by Kusum Vasishtha
2. Muhurta by K.K. Joshi

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 PROPOSED SYLLABUS FOR JYOTISH VISHARADA
List of Subjects
 1. Ashtakavarga
 2. Horary/Prashna
 3. Shadbala
  4. Judgement of Bhavas
 5. Longevity
  6. Medical Astrology
  7. Dasha Systems
  8. Predicting and Timing of Events and Transit
  9. Jaimini Astrology
10. Marriage Timing and Matching
11. Advance and Composite Techniques of Predictions
12. Astro-meterology and Mundane astrology.
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Jyotish VISHARADA
IC
(Three Papers of 3 hours duration in each semester every six months)

FIRST SEMESTER
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PAPER I 50 MARKS

Part-1 ASHTAKAVARGA
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Topic   1  : Introduction: Meaning of Ashtakavarga, Origin of Ashtakavarga,

Importance of Ashtakavarga, Bindus & Rekhas in Ashtakavarga
Topic   2  : Ashtakavarga Charts
• Rashi or Bhava ? Bhinnashtakavarga Chart (BAV), Sarvashtakavarga
Chart (SAV), Prasthara ashtakavarga Chart (PAV)
Topic   3  : Bhinnashtakavarga Chart (BAV)
• Benefic Places of Planets
• Ashtakavarga of Rahu,
• Reduction (Shodhana): Trikona Shodhana, Ekadhipatya Shodhana
• General Auspicious & Inauspicious results
• Results of Planets with 0 to 8 bindus
• How to use BAV in Predictions

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Topic   4  : Sarvashtakavarga Chart (SAV)
• Casting the SAV Chart
• Reduction (Shodhana) : Mandala Shodhana, Trikona Shodhana, Ekadhi-
patya Shodhana,
• General Auspicious & Inauspicious results, How to use SAV in Prediction
• Minimum SAV Points in each Bhava
Topic  5  : Prastara Ashtakavarga Chart (PAV)
• Preparing the PAV Chart, How to use PAV in Prediction
Topic   6  : Calculations for Predictions
• Gunakara (Multiplier) : Rasi Gunakara, Graha Gunakara
• Pinda : Rasi Pinda, Graha Pinda, Shodhya Pinda of Planets
• Calculation of Longevity (Ashtakavarga Ayurdaya)
Topic   7  : Applications of Ashtakavarga : Strength of Houses & Planets, Muhurta,
Marriage, Number of Siblings, Wealth, Career
AS
Topic   8  : Timing of Events using Ashtakavarga : Timing of personal good
years, Timing of personal bad years, Timing of parent's death, Timing
of marriage, Timing of child birth
IC
Topic   9  : Ashtakavarga in Transit
• Concept of Kakshya
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• General principles of Ashtakavarga in Transits

• Sadhe Sati analysis using Ashtakavarga
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Topic   10  : Ashtakavarga in Vimshottari Dasha

• Unique way of using Ashtakavarga in Vimshottari Dasha : Method of 12
parts, Method of 8 parts
BOOKS
a. Recommended Classical Books
1. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 2. Phaladeepika
3. Saravali by Kalyana Varma
b. Recommended Books
1. Ashtakavarga System of Predictions by Dr. B. V. Raman
2. Ashtakavarga by C. S. Patel & Iyer
3. Jataka Parijata by Vaidyanath
4. Jataka Chandrika – Venkatesha Daivagnya

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 c. Reference Books
1. Brihat Jataka by Varahamihira 2. Prashna Marg
3. Dots of Destiny by Vinay Aditya
d. Other Books
1. Practical Ashtakavarga by Vinay Aditya

PART-2 HORARY ASTROLOGY/PRASHNA SHASTRA

Topic   1  : Introduction : Introduction to Prashna Shastra, Relevance of Prashna,
Uses of Prashna, Birth Chart v/s Prashna Chart, Scope & Limitations of
Prashna, Ancient Treatises on Prashna Shastra, Different Methods of Prashna,
Types of Prashna (Questions)
Topic   2  : Fundamentals revisited
• Characteristics & Significations of Planets, Houses and Rashis
• Planetary Avasthas and Divisional Charts
AS
Topic   3  : Rules of Prashna
• Prashna or Question : Qualities of the Astrologer, How to approach
an Astrologer, Duties of the Querist, How to put a question, Sincere &
IC
Immoral questions, Self Prashna
• Essentials of Prashna Chart : Understanding the question
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• Casting the Prashna Chart : TOB and POB to be taken for casting
Fixing the Lagna, Shvasa or breath of the querist, Calculating Arudha &
Co

Chatra
• Analysing a Prashna Chart : Deciding Past, Present or Future, Examina-
tion of lagna, Examination of Karya Bhava, Relationship between Lagna
lord & Karyesh
• Tajik Yogas & Aspects, Success of Prashna, Failure of Prashna, Timing
of fructification of Event
• Other important factors : Combustion, Retrogression, Rahu-Ketu axis,
Nature & Strength of Planets
Topic   4  : Prashna on Specific life events: Vivaha Prashna (Marriage), Garbha
Prashna (Pregnancy), Santana Prashna (Progeny), Chora Prashna (Theft &
Recovery), Nashta Prashna (Lost Articles/Missing person), Vidya Prash-
na (Education), Vaahana Prashna (Vehicle), Kshetra Prashna (Landed
Property), Yatra Prashna (Travel),Nyaya Prashna (Litigation/Judgement),

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 Udyoga Prashna (Job), Labha Prashna (Gain in business), Ayu Prashna
(Longevity), Roga Prashna (Health/Disease)
Topic   5  : Miscellaneous Prashna: Sandhi Prashna (Compromise), Vaastu Prash-
na (Suitability of Plot), Bhojana Prashna (Food taken), Vrishti Prashna
(Rain), Koopa Prashna (water in well), Yuddha Prashna (War), Deva
Prashna (God), Abhichara Prashna (Black magic), Nashta Jataka Prashna
(Lost Horoscopy)

Books
a. Recommended Classical Books
1. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
2. Shatpanchashika by Prithyusha
3. Prashna Marga
b. Recommended Books 
1. Prashna Tantra by Dr. B.V. Raman
2. Horary astrology by Chappanna
3. Jitendra Mala
AS
4. Gyana Pradeepika
c. Reference Books :
IC
1. Practical Horary Astrology by Gayatri Devi Vasudev
2. Horary Astrology by Deepak Kapoor
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FIRST SEMESTER
PAPER II 50 MARKS
Part-1 SHADBALA
Topic   1  : Introduction
• Different Strengths of Planets & Bhavas : Shadbala, Ashtakavarga Bala,
Vimshopaka Bala, Avasthas
• Why different strengths ?
Topic   2  : Components of Shadbala :
• Graha Bala (6 sources of planetary strength) : Positional Strength (Sthana
Bala), Directional Strength (Dig Bala), Temporal Strength (Kaala Bala),
Motional Strength (Chesta Bala), Natural Strength (Naisargika Bala),
Aspectual Strength (Drik Bala)
• Bhava Bala (3 sources of house strength) : House Lordship Strength
(Bhavadhipati Bala), House Directional Strength (Bhava Digbala), House,

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 Aspectual Strength (Bhava Drik Bala), Rahu-Ketu & Shadbala
Topic   3  : Sthanabala : Calculation of Uchcha Bala, Saptavargaja Bala, Ojayugma
Rasyamsha Bala, Kendra Bala and Drekkana Bala, Sthana Bala Summary
(Positional Strength)
Topic   4  : Digbala : Directions of houses (bhavas, Powerless points of each house,
Calculation of Digbala arc, Calculation of Digbala (Directional Strength)
Topic   5  : Kaala Bala : Calculation of Natonnata Bala (Divaratri bala), Paksha
Bala, Tribhaga Bala, Abda Bala, Maasa Bala, Vaara Bala, Hora Bala and
Ayana Bala, Bhuja Table, Declination Table (Kranthi), Planet & Disc Di-
ameter, Calculation of Yuddha Bala (Planetary war), Kaala Bala Summary
(Temporal Strength)
Topic   6  : Cheshta Bala : Epoch & Birth Interval, Ahargana, Inferior & Superior
Planets, Mean Longitude & Sheeghrochcha, True Longitude, Average Lon-
gitude, Cheshta Kendra, Reduced Chesta Kendra, Chesta Bala (Motional
Strength) AS
Topic   7  : Naisargika Bala : Natural strength of each planet
Topic   8  : Drik Bala : Aspecting & Aspected Planet, Calculation of Drishti Ken-
dra (Aspect angle) and Drishti Bala (Aspect value), Regular Aspect, Special
IC
Aspect, Shubha Drishti Bala, Ashubha Drishti Bala, Calculation of Drishti
Pinda and Drik Bala (Aspectual Strength)
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Topic   9  : Shadbala Summary : Shadbala Pinda, Significations of Shadbala,

Interpretation of Shadbala, Calculation and interpretation of Ishta &
Kashta Phala
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Topic   10  : Bhava Bala : House Lordship Strength (Bhavadhipati Bala), House

Directional Strength (Bhava Digbala), House Aspectual Strength (Bhava
Drik Bala), Calculation and interpretation of Bhava Bala
Books
a. Recommended Classical Books
1. Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra 2. Brihat Jatak 3. Phaladeepika
b. Recommended books 
1. Graha & Bhava Balas by Dr. B.V. Raman
c. Reference Books 
1. Shadbala by P. K. Jain 2. Shadbala by Krishna Kumar
3. Astronomy & Mathematical Astrology by Deepak Kapoor

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 Part-2 JUDGEMENT OF BHAVAS

Topic   1  : Introduction : Difference between Rashi & Bhava, Meaning and im-
portance of Bhava
• Reference point for Bhava : Janma Lagna (Ascendant), Janma Rashi
(Moon sign)
Topic   2  : Effects of different Planets in different Rashis : The Nine planets,
Gulika and Mandi
Topic   3  : Effects of different Planets in different Bhavas : The Nine planets,
Gulika and Mandi
Topic   4  : Effects of different Bhava Lords in different Rashis
Topic   5  : Effect of different Bhava Lords in different Bhavas
Topic   6  : Judgement of Bhavas : Classification of Bhavas, Critical analysis of
each Bhava, Karakas for each Bhava, Important Karakatwas of each Bhava,
• Judgement Principles
AS
• Strength of Bhavas : Bhava Bala from Shadbala, Bhava Bala from Ash-
takavarga, Judgement of 12 Bhavas w.r.t. Lagna, Judgement of 12 Bhavas
w.r.t. Moon
IC
Topic   7  : Advanced Concepts in Judgement of Bhavas
• Bhavat Bhavam, Karakatwa Bhavam (Ex. 9H from SUN for father)
• Karako Bhava Nashaya, Kendradhipatya Dosha
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• Parivartana Yoga: Rasi Parivartana (Sthoola), Nakshatra Parivartana

(Sookshma)
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• Kartari Yogas : Shubha Kartari, Paapa Kartari

• Role of Dispositor : Rasi Dispositor, Nakshatra Dispositor, Navamsha
Dispositor
• Significance of Divisional Charts : 64th Navamsha and its lord from
Moon, 22nd Drekkana and its lord from Lagna

Books
a. Recommended Classical Books
1. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 2. Phaladeepika 3. Saravali
b. Recommended Books
1. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman
2. Bhavartha Ratnakara by Dr. B.V. Raman
3. How to Judge a Horoscope by Dr. B.V. Raman

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FIRST SEMESTER
PAPER III 50 MARKS
Part-I LONGEVITY
Topic  1  : Evils at Birth : Introduction to Longevity, Dina Mrityu & Dina Roga,
Gandanta, Gandamool Nakshatras, Visha Ghati Kaala, Sarpa Drekkanas,
Mrityu Bhaga
Topic   2  : The Longevity (Lifespan)
• Ayusthana & Marakasthana
• Classification of Life Span (Ayurdaya) : Very Short Life (Shadyorishta,
Balarishta), Short Life (Alpayu), Medium Life (Madhyayu), Long Life
(Poornrnayu), Very Long Life (Amitayu)
• Balarishta: Definition of Balarishta, Sadyorishta & Yogarishta, Astrolog-
ical Principles to determine Balarishta, Cancellation of Balarishta, Role
AS
of Moon in Balarishta
• Combinations for different Life Span (Ayurdaya) : Short Life (Alpayu),
Medium Life (Madhyayu), Long Life (Poornayu), Very Long Life (Ami-
IC
tayu)
• Mathematical Methods of Calculating Longevity :
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Pindayurdaya Method : (Grahadatta Ayurdaya) : Bharana Samskara,

Harana Samskara,
Amshayurdaya Method : Bharana Samskara, Harana Samskara, Nais-
Co

argikayurdaya Method, Jivasarma Ayurdaya

• Jaimini Method of Calculating Longevity : Calculation of Hora Lagna,
Method of Three Pairs, Anushangika Method, Vriddhakarika Method,
Atmakaraka Method
• Efficiency of Mathematical Methods
Topic   3  : The Death : Marakas : Role of 2nd & 7 th House, Graded List of
Marakas, Role of Saturn in 8th House, Chiddra Grahas, Khara Grahas, 64th
Navamsha and its lord, 22nd Drekkana and its lord,
• Role of Retrograde planets in Longevity
• Timing of Death : Maraka Dashas/Antar Dashas, Niryana Shoola Dasha,
Niryana Rashis of SAT/JUP/SUN/MON/ASC., Pramana Gulika

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Books
a. Recommended Classical Books
1. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
2. Brihat Jataka/Brihat Samhita
3. Phaladeepika
b. Recommended books
1. How to Judge a Horoscope by Dr. B.V. Raman
c. Reference Books
1. Essentials of Medical Astrology by Dr. K. S. Charak
2. Medical Astrology by Dr. Duggal

Part-2 Medical Astrology

Topic   1  : Introduction
• Introduction to Medical Astrology
• Relevance of Medical Astrology
AS
• Basic Principles of Medical Astrology
IC
Topic   2  : Body parts as indicated by: Rashis, Houses, Planets, Nakshtras and
Drekkanas
Topic   3  : Astrology & Disease : Meaning of Disease, Prarabdha Karma & Dis-
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ease, Tridoshas & Disease, Rashis & Diseases, Houses & Diseases, Planets
& Diseases, Nakshatra & Diseases,
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Miscellaneous other Adverse Factors for diseases : Gulika & Mandi, 22nd
Drekkana and its lord from Lagna, 64th Navamsa and its lord from Moon,
Sarpa Drekkanas, Mrityu Bhagas, Sandhi, Indications for Sound Health,
Divisional Charts for diseases (D3 / D12 / D6 / D8)
Topic   4  : Parameters of Disease: Nature of Disease, Severity of Disease, Site
of Disease, Onset of Disease, Treatment of Disease, Recovery of Disease,
Duration of Disease
Topic   5  : Eye Diseases : Defective Vision, Blindness, Cataract, Injuries,
Topic   6  : ENT (Ear/Nose/Throat) Diseases: Deafness, External/Middle/Internal
Ear, Nasal Problems, Throat Problems
Topic   7  : Mouth Diseases: Bad Smell, Dental Problems, Dumbness,
Topic   8  : Mental Diseases: Dullness, Forgetfulness, Loss of Intelligence, Wavering
Mind, Emotional Outburst, Mental Retardation, Excess Anger, Depression,
Hysteria, Mania, Schizophrenia

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Topic   9  : Lung Diseases: Bronchitis, Asthma, Tuberculosis, Pleurisy
Topic   10  :   Heart Diseases: Astrological Parameters for Cardiac Illness, Congen-
ital Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Heart Enlargement,
Topic   11  : Cancer : Astrological Parameters for Cancer, Combinations for dif-
ferent Cancers
Topic   12  : Miscellaneous Diseases: Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Paralysis, Liver
Problems, Gastro-Intestinal Problems, Ulcers, Kidney Problems, Brain Hae-
morrhage, Baldness, Leprosy, Gynaecological Problems, Sexual Problems,
Appendicitis, Piles

BOOKS
a. Recommended Clasical Books
1. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
2. Prashna Marga 3. Sarvartha Chintamani
b. Reference Books


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1. Medical Astrology: A Rational Approach by J N Bhasin
2. Principles & Practices of Medical Astrology by Dr. Jagannath Rao
3. Revelations of Medical Astrology & Remedial Measures by S. K. Duggal
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4. Essentials of Medical Astrology by Dr. K. S. Charak
c. Other Books
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1. Subtleties of Medical Astrology by Dr. K. S. Charak

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(Two Papers of 3 hours duration in each semester every six months)

SECOND SEMESTER
PAPER IV 50 MARKS
Part-1 DAShA SYSTEMS
Topic   1  : Introduction to Dasha Systems: Meaning of Dasha, Utility of Dasha
System, Various Dashas mentioned as per Parashara, Various Dashas men-
tioned as per Jaimini,
Topic   2  : Vimshottari Dasha Basics: Meaning of Vimshottari, Rationale of Vim-
shottari Dasha in Kaliyuga, Periods of Vimshottari Dasha of Planets, Role
of Janma Nakshatra in Vimshottari Dasha, Order of Vimshottari Dasha,
Five levels of Vimshottari Dasha System: Maha Dasha (MD), Antar Dasha
(AD), Pratyantar Dasha (PD), Sookshma Dasha (SD), and Prana Dasha
(PAD)

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 • Calculation of Vimshottari Dasha balance at birth, Calculation of MD/
AD/PD periods
Topic   3  : General Results of Vimshottari Dasha
• General Principles of Interpretation of MD/AD/PD
• Role of Pratyantar Dasha in Timing of events
• General results of Vimshottari MD/AD/PD of the nine planets
Topic   4  : Modified Results of Vimshottary Dasha: Based on their Positional
Dignity, Based on their Lordship, Based on their Placement, Based on the
Aspects received, Based on their Conjunctions, Based on their Yoga for-
mation, Based on their Strength & Weakness, Based on their Compound
relationship, Based on Avasthas, Based on AD lord's position from MD lord
Topic   5  : Special Dashas in Vimshottary system: SAT-VEN & VEN-SAT dashas,
SAT-MER & MER-SAT dashas, JUP-VEN & VEN-JUP dashas, SUN-RAH
& RAH-SUN dashas, MON-KET & KET-MON dashas, Yogakaraka plan-
et's dashas, Dashas of Neechabhanga Rajayoga planet, Dashas of Combust
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planets, Dashas of Janma/Vipat/Pratyak/Naidhana Taras
Topic   6  : Vimshottary Dasha & Important Events: Education, Marriage, Chil-
dren, Wealth & Prosperity, Timing of First job, Professional Success, Power/
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Authority/Prestige, Honours & Awards, Foreign Travel
Topic   7  : Yogini Dasha: Introduction to Yoginis, Calculation of Yogini Dasha,
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Cycles of Yogini Dasha, Results of various Yogini Dashas, Results of sub-pe-

riods in Yogini Dasha
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BOOKS
a. Recommended Classical Books
1. Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra 2. Phaladeepika 3. Brihat Jataka
4. Jataka Tatwa by Mahadeva 5. Jataka Parijata 6. Saravali
b. Recommended Books
1. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman

Part-2 TIMING OF EVENTS BY TRANSIT

Topic   1  : Transit Basics; Meaning of Transit (Gochara & Grahachara), Impor-
tance of Transit in timing of events, Simple Transit will mislead, Importance
of Natal Moon in Transit, Transit reference : Moon or Lagna ?
Topic   2  : Transit Results from Natal Moon
• Concept & Interpretation of Moorti Nirnaya: Swarna Moorti (Golden),

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• Transit results of all the 9 planets in 12 houses from Moon:
Topic   3  : Important Transit Periods
• Importance of Slow moving planets in Transit: Saturn, Jupiter, Raha &
Ketu
• Important Transit periods of Saturn: Sadhe Sati (7 ½ years) :
Classical 12H, 1H & 2H from Natal Moon
Exact degrees of Natal Moon ±450
Ashtama Shani, Ardhasthama Shani (Kantaka Shani)
Effect of Ashtakavarga in above transits
Topic   4  : When Transit is under Check : Concept of Vedha, Exception to Vedha,
Vipareeta Vedha, Vam Vedha
Topic   5  : Nakshatra Transit: Names of Taras based on Janma Nakshatra, Effects
of different Taras, Concept of Latta, Calculation of Latta for the 9 planets,
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Effects of Latta,
• Nakshatra Anga Phala of Planets and results thereof
Topic   6  : Timing of Events: General Principles of Timing by transit, Role of
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Mahadasha/Antar Dasha planets, Natal Retrograde Planets in Transit, Effect
of Planets becoming retrograde in Transit, Divisional Charts & Transit
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Topic   7  : Special Tools for Timing of Events: Sudarshana Chakra, Sapta Shalaka
Chakra, Sarvatobhadra Chakra, Kota Chakra
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Books
a. Recommended Classical Books
1. Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra 2. Phaladeepika 3. Sarvartha Chintamani
by Venkatesh Sharma 4. Saravali 5. Brihat Jataka
b. Recommended books
1. Hindu Predictive Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman
c. Reference book: Gochara Phaladeepika by Dr. US Pulippani

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SECOND SEMESTER
PAPER V 50 MARKS

Part-1 JAIMINI PADDHATI

Topic   1  : Introduction to Jaimini Paddhati: Background, Differences between
Jaimini & Parashari, Katapayadi System
Topic   2  : Jaimini Karakas: Definition of Karaka, Three Types of Karakas: Nais-
argika Karakas (Natural Significators), Sthira Karakas (Fixed Significators)
Chara Karakas (Variable Significators)
• Chara Karakas: 7 Karakas Defined: Atma Karaka (AK), Amatya Karaka
(AmK), Bhratru Karaka (BK), Matru Karaka (MK), Putra Karaka (PK),
Gnati Karaka (GK), Dara Karaka (DK)
• 7 Karaka v/s 8 Karaka Scheme


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• Harmony between 7 Karakas & Rashi / Houselords
• Determination of Chara Karakas in a horoscope
• Exceptions in Chara Karaka Determination
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Topic   3  : Jaimini Aspects: Three types of Aspects as per Parashara: Graha
Drishti, Rashi Drishti, Sphuta Drisht, Aspects in Jaimini, Determination of
Rashi Aspects in a horoscope
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Topic   4  : Argalas in Jaimini : Definition of Argala, Formation of Argala

(Primary, Secondary, Special, Ketu), Nature of Argala (Benefic & Malefic)
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Counteraction of Argala (Virodha-argala), Significance of Argala

Topic   5  : Arudha Padas in Jaimini
• Meaning of Arudha
• Bhava Arudhas & Graha Arudhas
• Nomenclature and Computation of Arudha Padas of 12 Houses
• Practical use of Arudha Padas
• Arudha Padas in Divisional Charts
Topic   6  : Rashi & Graha Balas in Jaimini:
• 6 Sources of Sign Strength (Rashi Bala): Strength due to Atmakaraka,
Association Strength, Location or Aspect Strength, Strength due to Lord,
Strength of Odd Sign, Atmakaraka Disposition Strength
• 2 Sources of Planetary Strength (Graha Bala): 1. Amsha Bala, Moola-
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Topic   7  : Special Lagnas in Jaimini: Karakamsha Lagna, Arudha Lagna, Bhava
Lagna, Hora Lagna & Savayava Hora Lagna, Varnada Lagna, Ghatika Lagna,
Adhana (Nisheka) Lagna, Tripravana Lagna, Divya Lagna, Tara Lagna
Topic   8  : Jaimini Dasha Systems: Types of Dasha (Nakshatra Based / Rashi
Based), Dual Lordship of Scorpio & Aquarius, Concept of Brahma, Rudra,
Maheshwara, Visamapada & Samapada Rashis,
• A Few Important Dashas of Jaimini, their Sequences and MD/AD:
Chara Dasha, Sthira Dasha, Niryana Shoola Dasha, Trikona Dasha
Topic   9  : Longevity Calculation in Jaimini: Methods of Longevity Determi-
nation, Concepts of Kaksya Vriddhi & Kakshya Hrasa, Concepts of Rashi
Vriddhi & Rashi Hrasa, Maraka Rashis, Period of Death (MD/AD)
Topic   10  : Yogas in Jaimini
• Raja Yogas (Combinations for Power & Authority)
• Arishta Yogas (Combinations for Poverty)
• Miscellaneous Yogas (Various Combinations)
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Topic   11  : Prediction using Jaimini : Education, Profession & Financial Pros-
pects, Marriage, Children, Health & Disease, Death of Close Relatives
(Nature & Timing)
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Books
a. Prescribed Books
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1 . Work Book of ICAS

b. Recommended Classical Books
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1. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra

c. Recommended Books
1. Jaimini Sutras by Suryanarain Rao
2. Studies in Jaimini Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman
3. Jaimini Sutras by Dr. P. S. Sastri

Part-2 Marriage Matching

Topic   1  : Introduction
• Eight types of Marriages in the ancient times
• Modern Types of Marriage: Arranged Marriage Combinations, Love
Marriage Combinations, Intercaste Marriage Combinations, Need for
Marriage Matching, Duties of Astrologer, Precautions to be taken before
matching

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Topic   2  : Factors for Agreement
• Kinds of Agreement: Ashta Koota, Dasha Koota, Dwadasha Koota
• Mental & Pyschological Aspects, Longevity of the Couple, Dasha Sandhi
• Mutual Bhava Analysis (2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12 houses)
• Paapa Samyam
• Clues from Ashtakavarga
Topic   3  : Kuja Dosha: Definition of Kuja Dosha, Effects of Kuja Dosha, Deter-
mination of Dosha, Intensity of Dosha, Cancellation of Dosha, Aggravating
Factors of Dosha, Mitigation of Dosha, Dosha Samyam, When will the
Dosha operate ?
Topic   4  : Factors for Men (Purusha Jataka): Kalatra Dosha for Men, Loss of
Wife (Widowerhood), Beeja Sphuta & Impotence in Men, Role of Retrograde
Venus, Loose Morals / Extra-marital affairs
Topic   5  : Factors for Women (Stree Jataka): Mangalya Dosha for Women, Loss
of Husband (Widowhood, Kshetra Sphuta & Frigidity in Women, Role of
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retrograde MARS, Loose Morals / Extra-marital affairs, Role of Trimshamsha,
Vishakanya Yoga, Sumangali Yoga
Topic   6  : Timing of Marriage : Marriage promised or not? Combinations for
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Denial of Marriage, Early / Normal / Delayed Marriage, Timing by Dasha /
Antardasha Method, Timing by Transit Method, Timing by Ashtakavarga
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Method
Topic   7  : Other Important Factors: Kaalasarpa Yoga & Married Life, Com-
binations for Marital Disharmony/Discord, Combinations for Divorce /
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Separation, Role of separative planets (SUN, SAT, RAH), Combinations for

Multiple marriages, Effect of Venus in the Navamshas of Mercury

Books
a. Prescribed Books
1. Work Book ICAS
b. Recommended Classical Books
1. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 2. Sanket Nidhi
c. Recommended Books
1. Stree Jataka (Female horoscopy) by Prof. B.V. Suryanarain Rao
2. How to Judge a Horoscope by Dr. B.V. Raman
3. Astrology and Marriage by H. Bhutalingam
d. Reference Book
1. Election Astrology by Dr. B.V. Raman

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SECOND SEMESTER
PAPER VI 50 MARKS

Part-1 Advance PREDICTIVE TECHNIQUES

Topic   1  : Education
• Parameters for the Level of Education: Yogas for Good/Bad Education,
Combinations for Break in Education, Bhava/Bhava Lord's Analysis,
Karaka Analysis, Analysis of D-24 (Siddhamsha) Chart
• Parameters for the Type of Education: Combinations for Technical Educa-
tion, Combinations for Medical Education, Combinations for Commerce/
Accounting, Combinations for Legal Education, Combination for other
types of Education, Combination for Foreign Education
Topic   2  : Marriage : Importance of Navamsha in Marriage,

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• Marriage promised or not? Combinations for Denial of Marriage, Com-
binations for Early / Normal / Delayed Marriage, Type of Marriage :
Love / Arranged / Inter-caste, Combinations for Marital Harmony /
Disharmony, Combinations for Divorce / Separation, Combinations of
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Remarriage, Combinations for Extra-Marital Affairs, Nature of Spouse :
Good / Bad, Direction & Distance of In-laws,
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• Timing of Marriage: Dasha / Antardasha Method, Transit Method, Ash-

takavarga Method, Naadi Method, Effect of Venus in the Navamshas of
Mercury (Gemini or Virgo navamsha)
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Topic   3  : Progeny: Progeny: Promised or not ? Progeny : Early / Late / Denial?

Concept of Beeja Sphuta / Kshetra Sphuta, Santana Tithi / Santana Guru /
Santana Yoga Sphuta, Putra Saham, Curses of Past Birth, Nava Doshas
related to Progeny
• Combinations for Adoption / Dutta Sphuta
• Determination of No. of Children through: Parashara Yoga, Ashtakavarga,
Saptamsha
• Male or Female Progeny: Classical Method, Saptamsha Method
• Happiness from Progeny, Child-Parent Relationship
• Timing of Child Birth: Dasha / Antardasha Method, Transit Analysis,
Ashtakavarga of Jupiter, Shodhya Pinda Method
Topic   4  : Property : Astrological Combinations for owning property, Timing of
Property Acquisition, Inherited Property, Nature of Property : Big or small
etc., Property related litigations, Analysis of D-4 (Turyamsha) Chart

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Topic   5  : Vehicles : Astrological Combinations for owning a Vehicle, Timing of
Vehicle Acquisition, Type of Vehicle : 2-wheeler / 4-wheeler etc., Combi-
nations for Vehicular Accidents, Analysis of D-16 (Shodashamsha) Chart
Topic   6  : Wealth : Astrological Combinations for Wealth, Classical Dhana
Yogas, Ashtakavarga Method, Role of 2nd and 11th house and their lords,
Role of Jupiter / Venus, Indu Lagna, Arudha Lagna & Tara Lagna, How to
assess wealth from Hora Chart ? Timing of Good / Bad periods for Wealth,
Daridra Yogas
Topic   7  : Foreign Travel/Settlement
• Astrological Parameters for Foreign Travel
• Purpose of Foreign Travel: Education, Employment, Health Related, Sight
Seeing, Diplomatic, Religious, Performing arts, Exile
• Timing of Foreign Travel,
• Role of Separative Planets / Badhaka
• Directions of Foreign Travel, Foreign Travel : Short Term or Settlement?
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Topic   8  : Profession: Type of Profession, D-10 (Dashamsha) Chart Analysis,
Service or Business ? Government or Private Job ? Successful at Birth Place
or Away ? Timing the Earning of First Salary,
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• Professional Atmosphere : Smooth Sailing or Challenging ? Problems in
Profession, Suspension/Termination from Job
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• Combinations for Promotion in Job, for Recognition/Awards in Job, Hike

in Salary, Combinations for Transfer in a Job, Combinations for Change
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of Profession, Timing of Retirement from Service

Topic   9  : Co-borns: Houses connected with co-borns, Promise and denial of co-
born in the chart, Number of co-born promised in the chart, Combination
for Brothers / Sisters of the native,
• Predictions through lagna, Moon, Karaka etc. Timing of Co-borns, Im-
portance of Drekkana chart

Books
a. Prescribed Books
1. Advanced Techniques of Astrology by Justice S. N. Kapoor and
  A. B. Shukla 2. Work- Book of ICAS
b. Recommended Classical Books
1. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 2. Phaladeepika 3. Jataka Parijata
4. Brihata Jataka

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 c. Recommended Books
1. How to Judge a Horoscope by Dr. B.V. Raman
d. Reference Books
1. Foreign Travel by M.S. Mehta

Part-2 MUNDANE ASTROLOGY

Topic   1  : Introduction to Mundane Astrology: Origin of Mundane Astrology,
Relevance of Mundane Astrology, Ancient Treatises on Mundane Astrology
Classification of Mundane Astrology : Natural, Political, Financial
Topic   2  : Natural Mundane Astrology: Weather Forecast : Basic Principles,
Significations of the Rashis and Planets, Role of Extra-Saturnine Planets,
Importance of the Planetary Aspects, Effect of Sun Spot Maxima, Effect of
Eclipses, Combinations for Temperature Change
• Forecasting Rainfall : Basic Principles, Significations of the Rashis,
Planets, and Nakshatras, The Solar Ingress Chart, Combinations for Good
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Rainfall, Combinations for Heavy Rainfall & Floods, Combinations for
Delayed Rainfall, Combinations for Scanty Rainfall & Drought, Combi-
nations for Storms, Combinations for Cyclones & Tsunami
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• Predicting Rainfall: Puberty, Pregnancy & Fruitfulness of Clouds, Sun's
Rohini Pravesha Chakra, Sun's Ardra Pravesha Chakra, Sapta Nadi
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Chakra, Rohini/Swati/Ashadha Yoga, Daily Rain Prediction techniques,

• Forecasting Earthquakes : Origin of Earthquake, Types of Earthquakes
Recurrence & Timing of Earthquake, Site of Earthquake, 11 Year Cycle
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theory, Role of Sunspots in Earthquake, Eclipses and Earth quakes, As-

trological Principles of Earthquakes, Planetary combinations for Earth-
quakes, Use of Sanghatta Rashi Chakra
• Forecasting Accidents : Volcano, Fire Accidents, Vehicular Accidents:
Airplane Crashes, Train Accidents, Bus Accidents
Topic   3  : Political Mundane Astrology: Countries & Ruling Signs, Horoscopes
of India (Independence & Republic), Kurma Chakra & regions of India,
• Significations of Rashis, Planets and Houses
• Effect of Solar Ingress in various signs
• Elections, Change of Government, Change of Leadership, Importance of
Oath taking Chart, Political Assassinations, Death of Leaders, Epidemics
• Conducting Nuclear/Missile Tests, War, Acts of Terrorism, Sabotages

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Topic   4  : Financial Mundane Astrology : Introduction,
• Basic Principles, Fluctuations in Stock Market, Factors for Inflation &
Deflation, Classifications of Commodities, Planets & Commodities, Rashis
& Commodities, Rise & Fall in prices of various commodities
Books
a. Recommended Classical Books
1. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 2. Brihat Samhita 3. Prashna Marg
b. Recommended Books
1. Planetary Influences on Human Affairs by Dr. B.V. Raman
2. Mundane Astrology by M.N. Kedar
c. Reference Books
1. Nakshatra Choodamani

PRESCRIBED BOOKS FOR ASTROLOGY COURSE

JYOTISH PRAVEENA AS AUTHOR
1. Hindu Predictive Astrology and Muhurta Dr. B.V. Raman
2. Planetary influences on Human Affairs Dr. B.V. Raman
3. Phaladeepika Mantreshwara
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4. Laghu Parashari / Jatak Chandrika
5. Tajik Neelkanthi
6. Muhurta Dr. B. V. Raman
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JYOTISH VISHARADA
1. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
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2. Brihat Samhita
3. Sarvartha Chintamani
4. Shatpanchashika
5. Jatak Parijata
6. Jatak Tatwa
7. Muhurta Chintamani
8. Jaimini Sutram

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4. Practical Ashtakavarga By Vinay aditya
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(Two Papers of 3 hours, duration six months)
PAPER I 50 MARKS
PART-I GENERAL PALMISTRY

Topic   1  : Introduction: What is Palmistry, Origins of Palmistry, History of

Palmistry, Development of Palmistry in India, Development of Palmistry
in the West
Topic   2  : Relevance of Palmistry
• Rationale of Palmistry - Scientific Background
• Relevance of Palmistry in modern times: General Predictions, Health
Analysis, Forensic Sciences, Personality Traits
• Limitations of Palmistry : Hands reveal tendencies only, Lines on the
hand can change over time
• Duties of a Palmist AS
• Advantages of Palmistry over other systems of predictions
Topic   3  : Divisions of Palmistry
• Two original divisions of Palmistry :
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Cheirognomy (Analysis of Hand), Cheiromancy (Analysis of Lines)
Topic   4  : Basic Rules
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• Which hand to be studied: Right, Left or Both ?

• Right Time and place for Palm Reading
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Topic   5  : The Palm Print

• Instruments for Palm Reading
• Methods of taking Palm Print : Photocopying the Palm, Scanning the
Palm, Taking the ink impression of the Palm, Photographing the palm

Part-II Fundamentals of Palmistry

Topic   1  : Characteristics of the Hand
• Shape, Size, Consistency, Flexibility, Skin Texture, Colour of Hand
• Fingers, Thumb, Mounts, Lines, Nails
Topic   2  : Classification of the Hand
• Based on Shape : Elementary Hand, Square Hand, Spatulate Hand
Philosophical Hand, Conic Hand, Psychic Hand, Mixed Hand

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 • Based on Size : Lengthwise : Large Hand & Small Hand, Widthwise,
Broad Hand & Narrow Hand
• Based on Consistency (touch) : Flabby Hand, Soft Hand, Elastic Hand
Firm Hand, Hard Hand
• Based on Flexibility (Bending) : Very flexible, Moderately flexible, Firm
Hand, Stiff Hand
• Based on Skin Texture : Fine Skinned, Coarse Skinned Hand
Topic   3  : Study of the Four Fingers
• Size of Fingers : Long / Short
• Comparative lengths of Fingers & Palm
Long Fingers on Long Palm, Long Fingers on Short Palm
Short Fingers on Long Palm, Short Fingers on Short Palm
• Setting of Fingers: High / Low / Medium
• 5 Types of Finger Tips, Knuckles on Finger, Smooth & Knotted Fingers
• Spacing between the Fingers, Inclination of Fingers, Phalanges of Fingers
Topic   4  : Study of the Thumb
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• Importance of Thumb, Types of Thumb and its analysis
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• The two Phalanges of the Thumb, Angle of Opening
Topic   5  : Study of the Mounts
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• Mounts of Jupiter, Saturn, Sun, Mercury, Lower and Upper Mars, Venus
and Moon
• Locating the Apex of a Mount, Pure Mounts & their Strengths, Effect of
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Displaced Mounts

Hasta Rekha Praveena

PAPER II 50 MARKS
PART-1 ANALYSIS OF LINES
Topic   1  : Five Principal Lines
• Life, Heart Line, Head Line, Fate Line, Sun Line
Topic   2  : The Secondary Lines
• Health Line or the Hepatica, • Lines of Love & Marriage
• Line of Influences • Line of Intuition • The Via Lascivia • Girdle of Venus
• Ring of Solomon • Ring of Saturn • Mystique Cross • Bracelets
(Rascettes) • Travel & Voyage Lines • Lines of Children

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Topic   3  : Quality of Lines
• Deep-cut Line • Thin Line • Broad & Shallow Line • Normal Line
Topic   4  : Life Line
• Life Line & Vitality
• Effects of : Long, Clear & Well-marked line, Short, Clear & Well-marked
line, Red & Deep line, Wide & not Well-marked line, Long & Weak line,
Islands, Breaks on the line, Line separated from Head line, Life line
connected to Head line, Life line forming large arc around Venus,
Life line close to thumb, Life line shifted towards mount of Moon,
Branch from Life line towards Jupiter mount • Line of Mars or the
inner Life line
Topic   5  : Heart Line
• Heart Line & Emotional Nature
• Effects of : A Straight Heart Line, Heart Line curving upwards, Heart
Line ending under Saturn Finger, Heart Line ending between Saturn


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& Jupiter, Heart Line ending under Jupiter Finger, Heart Line dropping
to Head Line, Chained Heart Line, Branches at the end of the
Heart Line, Dots on the Heart Line, Line Joining Heart Line with
Head Line, Wide gap between Heart & Head Line, Narrow gap between
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Heart & Head Line
Topic   6  : Head Line
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• Head Line & Mentality

• Head line on 7 types of Hand, 3 Principal Positions of Start of Head Line
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• Effects of : A Long Head line, Short Head line just reaching Saturn Finger,
Strong Head line, Weak Head line, Wavy Head line, Head line going
straight across the palm, Head line sloping towards mount of Moon,
Double Head line, Simian line
Topic   7  : Fate Line
• The Line of Fate or Destiny
• Modifications of Fate Line
• Fate Line rising from the Life Line
• Fate Line rising from the Wrist
• Fate Line rising from the Mount of Moon
• Fate Line rising from the Middle of the Palm
• Multiple Fate Lines
Topic   8  : Sun Line
• The Line of Success & Brilliance • Modifications of Sun Line

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 Part-2 ADVANCED FEATURES OF PALMISTRY

Topic   1  : Advanced Analysis of Lines

• Difference between Main & Secondary Lines
• Analysis of plain palm and palm full of Lines
• Defects in Lines • Repairs of Lines • Strengthening of lines
• Alternate Lines if Main Line is missing
Topic   2  : Finger Print Patterns
• Glyphs (Study of Ridges)
• 3 Primary Fingerprint Patterns : Whorl, Arch, Loop
• 3 Secondary Fingerprint Patterns : Tented Arch, High Loop, Double Loop
• Indian terminology : Chakra, Shankh, Seep
Topic   3  : Important Marks on Palm
• Kinds of Marks found on Palm AS
• Important Marks & their Effects: Transverse Marks (Horizontal Lines),
Vertical Marks, Grille, Cross, Star, Island, Triangle, Square, Dot, Circle,
Chain, Fork, Spot, Break, Trident, Tassel, Sister Lines, Drooping Offshoots
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(Downward Lines), Rising Offshoot (Upward Lines)
• Special Notes on : Great Triangle, Quadrangle
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• Rare Marks & their Effects: Fish, Lotus, Ship, Flag, Wheel, Temple etc.

Hasta Rekha Visharada

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(Two Papers of 3 hours, duration six months)

PAPER I 50 MARKS
Part-1 PALMISTRY OF PROFESSIONS
Topic 1 : Fine Arts Profession : Actor • Artist • Musician
Topic 2 : Accounts Profession : Auditor • Accountant
Topic 3 : Medical Profession: Doctor • Surgeon • Nurse • Pharmacist
Topic 4 : Law Profession: Judge • Lawyer
Topic 5 : Police/Military Profession: Police, Detective, Military Officer,
 Naval Profession
Topic 6 : Literary Profession: Author, • Journalist
Topic 7 : Educational Profession : Teacher, Research Scholar
Topic 8 : Fortune Telling Profession: Astrologer, Palmist

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Topic 9 : Miscellaneous Professions: Engineer, Architect, Farmer, Ambassador,
Businessman, Stock Broker, Salesman, Contractor, Preacher, Saint, Politician,
Scientist, Sports person
Topic 10 : Criminal Profession: Forger, Dacoit, Blackmailer, Murderer, Thief

Part-2 PALMISTRY OF MARRIAGE

Topic 1 : Love Palmistry : Forecasting Love Affairs, Unfaithful Lover, Romantic
Lover, Passionate Lover, Undemonstrative Lover, Love Triangle
Topic 2 : Marriage & Partnership: Single or Multiple Marriage, Attractive Wife,
Fortunate Wife, Learned Wife, Happy Marriage, Mark of Good Husband,
Matching for Marriage
Topic 3 : Special Indications: Absence of Marriage Line, Late Marriage, No
Marriage, Obstructions to Marriage, Second Marriage
Topic 4 : Marital Life : Sexual Attitude, Impotence in Men, Frigidity in Women,
Physical Disparity between the Couple, Marks of Domination, Unhappiness
in Marriage, Periodical Separation, Adultery
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Topic 5 : Marital Problems: Misfortune in Marriage, Divorce, Widowhood
Topic 6 : Children: Lines of Children, Number of Children, Single Child, Twins,
Delicate & Sick Child, Long Lived & Healthy Children, Illegitimate Child,
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Death of a Child, Difficulty in Childbirth, Cesarean Child, Childlessness,
Miscarriage
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Hasta Rekha Visharada

PAPER II 50 MARKS
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Part-1 MEDICAL PALMISTRY

Topic 1 : Basic Medical Palmistry : Soun Health & Weak Health, Identifying dis-
eases by Palm, identifying diseases by Lines, Identifying diseases by Fingers,
Identifying diseases by Nails, Diseases on Mounts, Role of Skin Ridges, Normal
& Abnormal Diseases, Chronic Disease, Knowing the Cause & Time of disease
Topic 2 : Knowing diseases by Palm: Texture of the Skin, Temperature of the
Skin, Colour of the Palm, Hand Consistency & Health
Topic 3 : Knowing diseases by Lines
• The Life Line : Long, clear & deep line, Weak line, Unevenness in line,
Clear broken line, Mended broken line, Islands on line, Supporting lines,
Inner Life Line
• The Head Line : Breaks in Head Line, Islands on Head Line
• The Heart Line : Breaks in Heart Line, Islands on Heart Line, Chains
on Heart Line, Blue/Reddish Dots on Heart Line
• The Mercury Line : Strong & clear line, Weak & fragmented line

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Topic 4 : Knowing diseases by Nails: Colour of the Nails, White dots on Nails,
Moons on the Nails, Shapes of the Nails, Brittle & broken Nails, Lines,
Ridges & other Signs
Topic 5 : Specific Disease Patterns: Aneamia, Asthma, Bladder Ailments, Blind-
ness, Blood Pressure, Brain Disorder, Bronchitis, Cancer, Carbuncle, Deafness,
Epilepsy, Gastric Trouble, Heart Disease, Hemorrhage, Hysteria, Liver Trouble,
Lungs Disease, Madness, Migraine, Neurosis, Rheumatism, Stomach Trouble,
Syphilis, Throat problems, Tonsils, Tumour, Ulcer, Urinary Trouble, Venereal
Disease, Wounds

Part-2 APPLIED PALMISTRY

Topic 1 : Personality Traits: Intelligence, Cleverness, Analytical Mind, Creativ-
ity, Imagination, Concentration, Will Power, Individuality, Assertiveness,
Courage, Leadership
Topic 2 : Prediction of Principal Events: Education, Love & Marriage, Family
& Children, Career & Profession, Success, Fame & Recognition, Wealth,
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Foreign Journeys
Topic 3 : Timing of Principal Events Using: Life Line, Head Line, Heart Line,
Fate Line
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Topic 4 : Practical Case Studies: Politician, Actor, Doctor, Businessman, Engineer,
Teacher, Murderer, Saint, Scientist, Layman
Books
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a. Course Book
1. Palmistry: Sutra and Siddhanta by Vinay Aditya
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b. Reference Books
1. Palmistry for All & Language of the Hand by Cheiro
2. Laws of Scientific Hand Reading by W G Benham
3. Palmistry for Professional Purposes by St. Comte de Germain

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 VAASTU PRAVEENA
(Two Papers of 3 hours, duration six months)
PAPER I 50 MARKS
Part-1 Introduction to Vaastu
Topic 1 : Introduction
• What is Vaastu
• Origin of Vaastu: Concept of Shiva and Shakti & horoscope, Shiva
Shakti representing plot
• Development, Philosophy and Components of Vaastu System
Topic 2 : Ancient Texts and Aacharyas
• Maymatam, Samrangan Sutradhar, Vishwakarmaprakash
• Puranas & Upanishads
• 18 Aacharyas : Introduction and contribution
Topic 3 : Introduction to basics of astrology
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• The Horoscope related to Vaastu
• Significations of Planets related to Vaastu
Topic 4 : Related to Vaastu purush
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Topic 5 : Modern interpretation of Vaastu purush
Topic 6 : Introduction to Panch mahabhoot tatvas
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Topic 7 : Pad & Deities

• Introduction to Pad System: 64, 81
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• Introduction of Vaastu Deities, their mythological background and

importance in 81 Pada Vaastu Nighantu

PART-2 BASIC ELEMENTS OF VAASTU

Topic 1 :
Energy Pattern in Vaastu
Topic 2 :
Basis of energy pattern
Topic 3 :
Division of land based on tatvas
Topic 4 :
Directions determination – Old and Modern method,
(Magnetic compass and Google map)
Topic 5 : Planets and Deities ruling directions
Topic 6 : Correlation with shlokas from Shiva
Topic 7 : Body parts of Vaastu Purusha occupying the directions
Topic 9 : Energy concealed in directions
Topic 10 : Modern Interpretations

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 VAASTU PRAVEENA
PAPER II 50 MARKS
Part-1 Land Selection
Topic 1 : Selection of Land
• Kakini Vichar • Aay Vyaya Vichar • Bhoomi Pareeksha
Topic 2 : Categorization of land on the basis of : Slope, Shape, T-point Dead End,
• Auspicious and Inauspicious shapes: results and their basis.
• Extensions and Curtailments – their results
• Veethi Shoola
Topic 3 : Shalya and Shalya Uddhar :
• What is Shalya, Results of Shalya, Shalyaoddhar & Shuddhi

Part 2 Basic Planning

Topic
•
1 : Vaastu Planning
Placement of activity centres
AS
• Astrological basis of activity centres
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• Results of wrong placement of activity centres
Topic 2 : Water Reservoir
• Auspicious Directions for water
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• Results of water in different directions and konas

• Water storage rules – underground and overhead
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Topic 3 : Rules regarding basement and upper floors

Topic 4 : Rules for stairs

VAASTU Acharya
(Two Papers of 3 hours, duration six months)
PAPER I 50 MARKS
Part-1 Advanced Planning
Topic 1 : Main entrance /Door Planning: Thumb rule for main door, Deities
of Doors, Results of Vaastu Doors, Ascertaining Auspicious Door, Dwar
vedha and its effect
Topic 2 : Brahmasthan & Marmasthan
• Importance of Brahmasthan & Marmasthan, Calculation of Brahmasthan,
Results of violation of rules related to Brahmasthan & Marmasthan

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Topic 3 : Vaastu rules for Rooms : Bed Room, Drawing Room, Pooja, Kitchen,
WC, Concept of Color and Furniture
Topic 4 : Results of wrong placement of: Kitchen: Kitchen and Disease, Toilet,
Bedroom, Dining Boom

Part-2 Muhurta
Topic 1 : Astrology and Muhurta in Vaastu
• Astrological combinations for Vaastu Dosha
• Astrological combination for the longevity of the house
• Bhoomi Shayan
• Ghriharambha Muhurta
• Excavation and placement of Foundation Stone on the basis of Rahu
Prishtha
• Placement of door
• Important Rituals at different levels of construction
• Griha Pravesh AS
Topic 2 : Animals, Birds, Trees in vaastu
Topic 3 : Vaastu and Swastika
Topic 4 : Vaastu and Gita
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Topic 5 : Correlation with 14 ratnas from Ksheer Sagar
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PAPER II 50 MARKS
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Part-1 Vaastu Doshas and correction

Topic 1 : Vaastu Dosha And Corrections
• Related to Extensions and Curtailments, Door Planning, Water reservoirs,
Brahma and Marma Sthan, Distribution of rooms and sitting-sleeping
postures
Topic 2 : Other defects in house
Topic 3 : Changes in Vaastu with passage of time
Topic 4 : Purchase of neighboring land
Topic 5 : General furniture arrangement
Topic 6 : Paintings/Pictures and Colours in house

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 Part-2 application of vaastu
Topic 1 : Historical monuments
Topic 2 : General arrangements for simple commercial establishments
Topic 3 : General practical cases of residences

books
a. Course Book
1. Vāstu Chintamani by Navneet Kaushik (Based on the lectures of Shri
A B Shukla)

b. Recommended Classical Books

1. Vishwakarma Prakash
2. Brihat Samhita
3. Vaastu Saukhyam
4. Mayamatam AS
5. Samaraangan Sutradhar

c. Other Books
1. Vaastu Vidya by Satish Sharma
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2. The Foundations of Vedic Vaasthu by Dr. Revathi Vee Kumar
3. Medical Vaasthu by Dr. Revathi Vee Kumar
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 NADI Praveena
(Two Papers of 3 hours, duration six months)
PAPER I 50 MARKS
PART-I GENERAL NaDI ASTROLOGY
Topic   1  : Introduction:
• Definition of Nadi
• Classification of Nadi Astrology : Jeeva Nadi and Ajeeva Nadi
• Nadi and the nine numbers
• The 12 basic Kandams
• The 13th kandam : Shanti Kandam
• The 14th kandam : Dasha-Bhukti Kandam
• The 15th kandam : Deeksha Kandam
• The 16th kandam : Aushadha Kandam
• The 17th kandam : Jnana Kandam AS
Topic   2  : Relevance of Nadi Astrology
• Rationale of Nadi Astrology
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• Relevance of Nadi Astrology
• Advice to be a good astrologer
Topic   3  : History of Nadi Astrology
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• Timeline of Nadi Granthas

• Mantra Nadis & Tantra Nadis
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• Other Nadi Treatises

• Subtle differences in the Approach
• Modern authors of Nadi literature
Topic   4  : Nadi Astrology & Karma Siddhanta
• Fate & Freewill (Bhagya & Purushartha)
• Karma Siddhanta as per Nadi
• Categories of Karma : Sanchita, Prarabdha (Dridha / Dridha-Adridha /
Adridha), Kriyamana, Agami
• Nadiamsas: 150 Equal Divisions, 150 Unequal Divisions & mapping to
Shodashavargas
• Past, Present & Future births
• Classification of Present Lifespan : Beginning Part, Middle Part, End Part
• Important Karmic Planets : Jupiter as Jeeva Karaka, Saturn as Karma

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 Karaka, Role of Sun & Moon, Rahu & Ketu as Karmic Control Planets,
Rahu/Ketu in different Rashis & Bhavas, Dispositors of Rahu & Ketu

PART-II FUNDAMENTALS OF NaDI ASTROLOGY

Topic   1  : The Grahas (Planets)
• The nine planets
• Different names of each planet
• Attributes of each Planet
• Nadi Significations (Karakatwas) of Planets
• Linking Karakatwas of Planets
Topic   2  : The Rashis (Signs)
• The 12 Rashis
• Rashi Attributes
• Nadi Significations (Karakatwas) of Rashis
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• Importance of Rashi Directions
Topic   3  : The Bhavas (Houses)
• The twelve Bhavas
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• The Karakas (Significators) for each Bhava
• Nadi Significations (Karakatwas) of Bhavas
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• Use of Karakat Bhava in Nadi (Houses from Karaka)

Topic  4  : The Nakshatras (Constellations)
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• Nakshatras & its Adhi Devatas

• Nakshatra ownership from each sign
• Position of House lord’s Nakshatra
• House Lord Nakshatra & operating Karma
Topic   5  : Special Navamsha Concepts
• Pushkara Navamsha & Pushkara Bhaaga
• Rashi Tulya Navamsha (Dhruva Nadi)
• Navamsha Tulya Rashi (Chandra Kala Nadi)
• Purva Bhaaga & Uttara Bhaaga
• Navamsha Ashtakavarga
Topic   6  : The Special Nadi Parameters
• The order of Strength of the Planets
• Order of Positional strength of the Planets

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 • Exaltation & Debilitation of Planets
• Graha Parivartana (Planetary exchange)
• Retrogression of Planets (Vakri)
• Retro-Direct motion of Planets
• Stationary Planets (Stambhana)
• Combustion of Planets (Astangata)
• Planetary War (Graha Yuddha): Defeated Planet, Winning Planet
• Strong & Weak Planets
• Planetary Friendship & Enmity
• Importance of Trines (Trikonas)
• Nadi aspects of Planets : Direct Planets, Retrograde Planets, Rahu &
Ketu aspects
• Importance of Moolatrikona Rashis
• Deha & Jeeva Rashis
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nadi PRAVEENA
PAPER II 50 MARKS
IC
Part-I nadi DASHA SYSTEMS
Topic 1 : Dashas in Nadi Astrology
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• The 3 divisions : Past, Present & Future

• Dasha Periods : Major Period, Sub-Period, Sub-Sub Period
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Topic 2 : Special way of using Vimshottari Dasha

• The Preliminary Change : The use of 360 days year, Vakya Panchanga
• Using Mahadasha lord as lagna
• Using Antardasha lord as lagna
Topic 3 : The Progression of Moon & Jupiter
• The concept
• Progression of Jupiter
• Backward Progression of Moon
• Forward Progression of Moon
• The Synchronization
• Dasha Analysis using Tri-Dasha principle
• 4, 8, 12H & their importance
• Concept of Conscious, Sub-Conscious & Unconscious

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Topic : 4 The Brighu Pada Dasha
• Introduction
• Exclusion of Rahu & Ketu
• The Metonic cycle of Planets
• Metonic periods : For Mahadasha, For Antardasha
• Arudha Pada
• Rashis & Placement of their Prarabdha Lord (6L) Nakshatras
• Examples of Timing of Events
Topic : 5 Eventful years based on Navamsha position of planets

Part-II nadi TRANSITS

Topic : 1 Introduction
• Gochara v/s Grahachara
• Natal degrees of Planets
• Arranging in ascending order
Topic : 2 Paryaya of Slow Planets
AS
• Importance of cycles of Slow planets: Paryaya of Saturn, Paryaya of
Jupiter, Paryaya of Rahu, Paryaya of Ketu
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Topic : 3 The Transit results
• Transit result of Saturn over 9 planets
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• Transit result of Jupiter over 9 planets

• Transit result of Rahu over 9 planets
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• Transit result of Ketu over 9 planets

• Transit result of fast moving planets over 9 planets
• Transit result over trinal positions of 9 planets
Topic : 4 Composite Transits
• Combination of Planets in a sign: Two Planets-Yoga, Three Planet-Yoga,
Four+ planets' Yoga
• Result reading on the Combination of Planets
Topic : 5 Timing of Events (Techniques)
• 64th Navamsha Technique
• Sun-Mer-Ven arc Technique
• Bhrigu Bindu (Rahu-Moon midpoint)
• Dhruva Nadi Techniques
• Chandra Kala Nadi Techniques

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Topic : 6 Eventful Years thru Navamsha
• Fixed Years based on Navamsha Lagna Sign
Variable Years :
• 1st Method : Planet’s navamsha to Lagna Navamsha
• 2nd Method : Lagna Navamsha to Planet’s Navamsha
• 3rd Method : Ashwini-1st Pada to Planet’s Navamsha
• 4th Method : Planet’s Navamsha to Moon’s Navamsha
• 5th Method : Lagna Navamsa to NLL’s Navamsha
Topic : 7 Transit Conjunctions
• Rashi Dispositor & Navamsha Dispositor
• 3 types of Transit Conjunctions : Rashi Conjunctions, Nakshatra Con
junctions, Navamsha Conjunctions

NADI Visharada
AS
(Two Papers of 3 hours, duration six months)
PAPER I 50 MARKS
PART-I nadi PREDICTIVE TECHNIQUES
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Topic 1 : Education
• Mercury as Karaka for Education
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• Planets obstructing Education

• Parameters for the Level of Education
Co

• Parameters for the Type of Education: Combinations for Technical Educa-

tion, Combinations for Medical Education, Combinations for Commerce/
Accounting, Combinations for Legal Education, Combinations for other
types of Education, Combinations for Foreign Education
Topic 2 : Marriage
• Nadi Karakas for Marriage : Male & Female
• Marriage promised or not?
• Combinations for Denial of Marriage
• Early / Normal / Delayed Marriage
• Type of Marriage : Love / Arranged / Inter-caste
• Kuja Dosha in Nadi
• Nadi Combinations for Love : Success/Failure
• Combinations for Marital Harmony / Disharmony
• Combinations for Divorce / Separation

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 • Combinations of Remarriage
• Combinations for Extra-Marital Affairs : For Male Natives, For Female
Natives
• Timing of Marriage: For Male natives, For Female Natives
Topic 3 : Progeny
• Nadi Karaka for Children : Male & Female
• Progeny: Promised or not ?
• Progeny : Early / Late / Denial ?
• Curses of Past Birth & suggested Shanti Karmas
• Nadi Combinations for Adoption
• Determination of No. of Children
• No. of Male & Female Progeny
• Happiness from Progeny
• Child-Parent Relationship
• Timing of Child Birth AS
Topic 4 : Property
• Nadi Karaka for Landed Property
• Property Ownership : promised or not ?
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• Timing of Property Acquisition
• Nadi Combinations for Inherited Property
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• Nature of Property : Big or small etc.

• Property related litigations
• Predicting change of Residence
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• Vastu Principles in Nadi

Topic 5 : Vehicles
• Nadi Combinations for owning a Vehicle
• Timing of Vehicle-Acquisition
• Type of Vehicle : 2-wheeler / 4-wheeler etc.
• Combinations for Vehicular Accidents
Topic 6 : Wealth
• Nadi Karaka for Wealth
• Combinations for Wealth
• Timing of Good / Bad periods for Wealth
Topic 7 : Foreign Travel / Settlement
• Nadi Karaka for Travel : Moon
• Nadi Karaka for Foreign : Rahu

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 • Combinations for Foreign Travel
• Timing of Foreign Travel
Topic 8 : Profession
• Saturn as Karaka for Profession
• Other Karakas involved in Profession
• Type of Profession
• Service or Business ?
• Government or Private Job ?
• Successful at Birth Place or Away ?
• Professional Atmosphere : Smooth Sailing or Challenging?, Problems in
Profession, Suspension/Termination from Job
• Combinations for Promotion in Job
• Combination for Recognition/Awards in Job
• Combinations for Hike in Salary
• Combinations for Transfer in Job
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• Combinations for Change of Professions
• Timing of Retirement from Service
Topic 9 : Co-borns
IC
• Nadi Karakas for Brother & Sister
• Promise and denial of co-born in the chart
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• Number of co-borns promised in the chart

• Combination for Brothers of the native
• Combination of Sisters of the native
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• Harmonious relationship with Coborns

PART-II nadi PRASHNA

Topic 1 : Introduction
• Introduction to Prashna Shastra
• Relevance of Prashna
• Uses of Prashna
• Birth Chart v/s Prashna Chart
• Scope & Limitations of Prashna
Topic 2 : Fundamentals revisited
• Characteristics & Significations of Planets
• Characteristics & Significations of Houses
• Characteristics & Significations of Rashis

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Topic 3 : Nadi Methods of Prashna
• Prashna Lagna through Numbers : No. 1 to 108, No. 1 to 27, No. 1 to
12, No. thru page no. of a book, No. thru time in a watch
• Bhrigu Prashna Nadi
• Kashyapa Hora Paddhati : Introduction, Definition & Calculation of
Hora, Planetary Significations in Kashyapa Hora, Working Principles
of Kashyapa Hora, Important modifying factors : [Retrogression, Retro
-direct Motion, Combustion (Astangata), Stationary (Stambhana), Sign
Exchange (Rashi Parivartana)], 16 Rules of Kashyapa Hora, (Hora Lord +
Single Planet) Causative Effects, (Hora Lord + Multiple Planets) Causative
Effects
Topic 4 : Using Kashyapa Hora Paddhati
• Vivaha Prashna (Marriage) • Garbha Prashna (Pregnancy) • Santana
Prashna (Progeny) • Chora Prashna (Theft & Recovery) • Nashta Prashna
(Lost Articles / Missing person) • Vidya Prashna (Education) • Vaahana
Prashna (Vehicle) • Kshetra Prashna (Landed Property) • Yatra Prashna
AS
(Travel) • Nyaya Prashna (Litigation/Judgement) • Udyoga Prashna (Job)
• Labha Prashna (Gain in business) • Ayu Prashna (Longevity) • Roga
Prashna (Health/Disease)
IC
NADI Visharada
(Two Papers of 3 hours, duration six months)
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PAPER II 50 MARKS
PART-I nadi MEDICAL ASTROLOGY
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Topic 1 : Nadi Astrology & Disease

• Meaning of Disease
• Tridoshas & Disease: Vaata, Pitta, Kapha
• Role of 6, 8 & 12 Houses
• Nadi rules of Planetary aspects on Diseases
Topic 2 : Parameters of Disease
• Nature of Disease • Severity of Disease • Site of Disease • Onset of Disease
• Treatment of Disease • Recovery of Disease • Duration of Disease
Topic 3 : Eye Diseases
• Defective Vision • Blindness • Cataract • Injuries
Topic 4 : ENT (Ear/Nose/Throat) Diseases
• Deafness • External/Middle/Internal Ear • Nasal Problems • Throat
Problems

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Topic 5 : Mouth Diseases
• Bad Smell • Dental Problems • Dumbness
Topic 6 : Lung Diseases
• Bronchitis • Asthma • Tuberculosis • Pleurisy
Topic 7 : Mental Diseases
• Dullness
• Forgetfulness
• Loss of Intelligence
• Wavering of Mind
• Emotional Outburst
• Mental Retardation
• Excessive Anger
• Depression • Hysteria • Mania • Schizophrenia
Topic 8 : Heart Diseases AS
• Nadi Parameters for Cardiac Illness
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Heart Attack • Heart Failure
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• Heart Enlargement
Topic 9 : Cancer
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• Nadi Parameters for Cancer

• Combinations for different Cancers
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Topic 10 : Miscellaneous Diseases

• Diabetes • Blood Pressure • Paralysis • Liver Problems • Gastro-Intestinal
Problems • Ulcers • Kidney Problems • Brain Haemorrhage • Baldness
• Leprosy • Gynaecological Problems • Sexual Problems • Appendicitis
• Piles
Topic 11 : Longevity
• Nadi rules of Longevity
• Ayurdaya (Approx. Lifespan)
• Akala Mrityu: Accidents, Suicide

PART-II nadi DICTUMS & REMEDIES

Topic 1 : Nadi Dictums
• Nadi Dictums on Human Relationship
• Nadi Dictums on Sanyas Yoga

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 • Nadi Dictums on Moksha Yoga
• Miscellaneous Nadi Dictums
Topic 2 : Remedies - Introduction
• Karmic Tree based on Dusthanas : 6H (Tridosha), 8H (Trikopa), 12H
(Trishapa)
• Types of Sufferings : Due to action of self (Swayamkrita), Due to action
of Others (Parakrita)
Topic 3 : Remedies as per Nadi
• Rationale behind Remedial Astrology
• Relevance of Remedial Astrology
• The 13th kandam : Shanti Kandam (Parihaara)
• Rationale behind Yogas
• Yoga Bhanga : Pancha Mahapurusha Yoga, Lagnadhi Yoga & Chandradhi
Yoga, Akhanda Samrajya Yoga, Kemadruma Yoga
• Importance of Badhaka planet AS
Topic 4 : 14 Basic Karma Shapas/Doshas
• Kuladevata Shapa
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• Deva Shapa
• Pitru Shapa
• Matru Shapa
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• Vriddha Shapa
• Brahmana Shapa
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• Preta Shapa
• Sarpa Dosha
• Drishti Dosha
• Vak Dosha
• Balagraha Peeda Dosha
• Pishaacha Grasta Dosha
• Shatru Badha Dosha
• Abhichara Dosha
Topic 5 : Types of Remedies
• Conducting Homas
• Recitation of Shlokas/Stotras
• Chanting of Mantras
• Visiting Temples (Propitiation of Deities)

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 • Performing Puja (Propitiation of Navagrahas)
• Offering Charity

This syllabus gives only a general idea about the remedies that are usually
prescribed. Its aim is to explain to the students the nature of remedies, the need
for selecting different types of remedies and differences between them. It does not
teach specific remedies for specific problems, which is an esoteric subject and should
be learnt through traditional methods at the feet of a competent guru.

books
a. Recommended Classical Books
1. Devakeralam
2. Doctrines of Shuka Nadi by R Santhanam
3. Chandrakala Nadi (Hindi) by J N Bhasin
4. Bhrigu Nandi Nadi by R G Rao AS
5. Chandra Nadi by S Gopalakrishnan and Balaji
6. Bhargava Nadika by K T Shubhakaran
b. Recommended Books
IC
1.  Navamsha: An Essential Tool for Predictive Astrology by Dr. T S Vasan
(Published by ICAS-Exam Wing)
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c. Other Books
1. Fundamentals of Nadi Astrology by R G Rao
Co

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Dr T S Vasan is the son of late Thirumale presently working as a Member of National

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late Thirumale Thathacharya Sharma, the

Navamsha AS
(ICAS) and in his capacity as the President he is
renowned journalist. His ancestors were the

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guiding more than 43 centres of ICAS spread all
Rajagurus in the court of King Krishna- across India. For him Jyotisha is a self-elevating
devaraya, Vijayanagar Empire. To his credit, he science.
has Science and Law degrees. In addition to Shri Shukla has decoded and explained the genesis of many fundamental
this, he was awarded with the degree of Doctor An Essential Tool for Predictive
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of Science from Open International university
astrological Bhagwad Geeta, Vedas, Upanishads and other
scriptures. He has also come up with some pioneering new concepts like:
Medical, Scriptural and Astrological Perspectives
Holistic Sciences', Colombo (recognised by UNO), Ph.D., and The planet that shows the impact of past life (CPPL), Nakshatras that
essor Emeritus from East West University of Holistic Sciences', defy normal principles (Ativarti Nakshatras), Predicting by observing
ouri, USA. In the year 1983, he was selected as a Fellow of the 'Royal events around (ETP). He has also analysed 4000 years of planetary data
tic Society', London. Dr last
T stage
S Vasan
to showcase special properties of retrograde planets. He has cured many
cancer patients by Vedic remedies.
earnt Astrology and Palmistry from his father and travelled around the The Kanchi Shankaracharya (H.H. Swami Jayendra Saraswati) honoured
d. He had discussions with many scholars about efficacy, him with 'Jyotish Ratna'. The CVA America conferred upon him the
hodology and the usefulness of these subjects. For the last five decades highest title 'Jyotish Brihaspati'. ICAS has honoured him with its highest
working as the Director of Modern Astro Studios founded by his title 'Jyotish Martand'.
er, giving consultation and advice to the needy. In addition to this he Ether Water Fire Earth Air
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me the Chairman of ICAS, Bengaluru Chapter in 1986. From 1996
oday he is working as National Vice President of ICAS.
Vasan has participated and represented India in the International
posium on Vedic Astrology held in USA in the years 2000 & 2004 Shri Kuldeep Jiwani is a B.Tech from IIT-Delhi and
also participated in Astrology Conference conducted by British is currently working as a Data Scientist in an MNC.
He is also the Assistant Controller of Examinations
ciation of Vedic Astrology UK in the year 2005. Before this in the
for ICAS and is responsible for the online result
1978, Malaysian Astrological Society had invited Dr. Vasan to teach management system for ICAS. He has been learning
Kuldeep Jiwani • Guide: A B Shukla

an Astrology and Palmistry to their students. They have honoured the divine knowledge of Jyotisha from Shri A. B.
with the awards of 'Jyothirvidyalankara' and 'Samudrika Bhushana'. Shukla for nearly a decade.
ndia also many organizations have honoured him with various titles, Under the guidance of his guru, Shri Kuldeep Jiwani
als and shields. analysed vast amount of data and found interesting patterns amongst
various planets. He co-authored, with Sh. Ashish Sharma, 'Jyotish Geeta'
tarted a correspondence course, first of its kind in India, on Astrology
E-

series of articles to share the knowledge bestowed by their guru

Palmistry in as early as the year 1970. Many of his disciples have Shri A. B. Shukla.
me very popular for their predictive abilities and their mastery over
He has been awarded with the title of Jyotish Kovid by ICAS.
ubject.

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Guide: A B Shukla

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