Essentials of Horary Astrology or Prasnapadavi

by M. Ramakrishna Bhat and B.P. Nair

This book provides an insight into the importance of astrology viz., natal, electional and horary, as well as deals with other dimensions of this science such as spirituality, spiritualism, Ayurveda, transmigration of souls, thought-reading, dreams, temple and its rituals and effects of particular sins.

The work presents new theories and methods of determining success and defeat in contests and wars with the help of illustrative charts. It urges readers to avoid fatalism commonly associated with predictions and explains how one could solve riddles in life and tide over the pessimistic attitude and related psychological problems.

The author has thrown fresh light on some questions like the name of the author of Prasnamarga, line of succession of his pupils, and the authorship of Dasadhyayi. The most significant contribution of this work is the clear exposition of the rules of Astamangala and Devaprasna , in addition to Candragupti (water-divination), martial problems, Coragrahas, Necromancy, special importance of Mandi and Dasa of its star, Kalacakrada, etc. In this volume Prof. Bhat presents the subject in a variety of ways and in different contexts. The lucid and clean manner makes it pleasant to read.

The work presents new theories and methods of determining success and defeat in contests and wars with the help of illustrative charts. It urges readers to avoid fatalism commonly associated with predictions and explains how one could solve riddles in life and tide over the pessimistic attitude and related psychological problems. The author has thrown fresh light on some questions like the name of the author of Prasnamarga, line of succession of his pupils, and the authorship of the Dasadhyayi. The most significant contribution of this work is the clear exposition of the rules of Astamangala and Devaprasna, in addition to Candragupti (water-divination), martial problems, Coragrahas, Necromancy, special importance of Mandi and Dasa of its star, Kalacakradasa, etc.

About the Author:

Prof. M.R. Bhat was a well-known Sanskrit scholar, teacher, poet and astrologer. He retied in 1974 as the Head of Sanskrit Department of Hindu College, Delhi University.