K T Shubhakaran

Tags : Nakshatras, Vasistha-Siddhanta,

Categories : Vedic Astrology,

This book is based on the author's several years of research on 'Nakshatras' and their importance on human beings. Maximum possible information has been given about each Nakshatra. With the passage of time, Astrologers from various parts of the world, according to their religious system and belief changed the ancient system of Astrology to suit their requirement. One such example is the reduction of zodiacal division from 28 Nakshatras to 27 Nakshatras. There is no dispute, whatsoever, that the zodiac consists of 360 degrees of arc. In addition to these 27 Nakshatras, the Rgveda mentions certain other Nakshatras appearing at northern and southern skies.

According to 'Panca-Siddhantika' of Varahamihira, Sage Vasistha, the author of the 'Vasistha-Siddhanta', replaced the system of 27 or 28 Nakshatra divisions of the ecliptic by 12 divisions called the 'Signs'. It again establishes the fact that the original Astrology of Jyotisha knew only Nakshatra divisions and not Signs. Nakshatras are not hypothetical or imaginary bodies; whereas 'Signs' are not in existence at all. They are just measure of a unit created for easy calculation, understanding and communication.