Author: Sanjay Rath

Sanjay Rath (Oriya: ସଞୟ ରଥ) comes from a traditional family of astrologers from Puri, which trace their lineage back to Shri Achyuta Das (Acyutananda). Sanjay Rath uses Bṛhat Parāśara Horāśāstra, Jaimini Upadeśa Sūtra, Bṛhat Jātaka and Kalyāṇavarmā's Sārāvalī as the foundations of Jyotiṣa and teaches from various other Jyotiṣa scripture. His holistic teaching and writings span across various schools of thought, although not creating his own brand of astrology.

Foundation

All of you must have read the preparatory lesson titled Foundation of Vedic Astrology. Now, when you have the time, please listen to these 36 CD quality recordings of the foundation lecture. For your convenience, a ready link for the paper is also provided. You are allowed to download these MP3 audio files, burn them into CDs or simply compy them into your MP3 player, IPhone etc, and listen to them whenever you have the time. Even if you have heard this before or heard it a few times before, there is no harm in repeating it. Strong foundations hold

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Initiation

Mṛtyuṅjaya Mantra
त्र्यंबक्कं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टीवर्धनम्।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्दनाम् मृत्योर्मोक्षीय मामृतात्॥
tryaṁbakkaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭīvardhanam|
urvārukamiva bandanām mṛtyormokṣīya māmṛtāt||

Understanding the subtleties of this mahā mantra as taught by Maharṣi Vasiṣṭha, the grandsire of Parāśara.

Mṛtyuṅjaya Mantra Initiation

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PJC Year-1 Syllabus

Syllabus PJC Year-1
This is the foundation of Vedic astrology where the teachings of the sage Parāśara are explained in scientific detail. The principles involved in each śloka must be understood to ensure a strong foundation. Dṛṣṭi (aspects) are all derived and are not random.

The highlight of this year is the initiation into the sacred mantra of Maharṣi Parāśara. Those who have attended the contact course have benefited by the initiation. Others can consider seeking a private audience for the initiation with the Jyotiṣa Guru.
How do planets in the 12th bhāva encourage keeping pets, especially lagneśa? Because they

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