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Consultation FAQs
Oṃ gurave namaḥ
What is Jyotiṣa
Jyotiṣa is the knowledge of astrology based on the Vedas, the holy scriptures of India, also commonly known as Vedic Astrology. Veda means all knowledge, knowledge of all forms and types, of everything in this world and beyond. But the key purpose of the Vedas is to impart to us the knowledge of the reality, of the soul. We are not just this body and mind, that which we can experience with senses, but rather in reality we are all part of One Soul – an undifferentiated Consciousness.
And the ultimate objective is to realize that we are This and nothing else. But due to avidya or ignorance, we believe in this separate existence and hence there is a reaction to our every action – binding us to our karma. So every soul is actually striving to overcome these bonds of karma and become free – which is mukti or mokṣa from this karmic cycle
Jyotiṣa is a Vedāṇga i.e. part of the Vedas. There are six Vedāṇgas and they all help in different manner to understand and realize the Vedas themselves.
Why Jyotiṣa
Jyotiṣa literally means the science of light. This is not light as a physical entity but rather light as part of the Universal Consciousness of which we each are but a ray. In practical terms Jyotiṣa helps us to understand our karmic past, present and future – it reveals our karmic lifemap. And basis this understanding, how we can karmically better navigate in our future to gain mokṣa. This is different from how astrology which is non-Jyotiṣa is practised in West or even by many practitioners in India.
One can use astrology and even Jyotiṣa for solving mundane problems at material level like career, relationships, health, wealth etc (and there is nothing wrong with this approach) but that is not its real purpose. Its very similar to how Yoga is being used these days just as a toolkit of physical exercises when it true purpose is to delve much deeper.
Jyotiṣa & mundane day-to-day problems
Even our mundane problems really are a symptom of the deeper karmic lessons that we as a soul have to learn and overcome. In medical terms - the question is do you want to treat the symptom or do you wish to address the root cause.
Thus Jyotiṣa is not only for the spiritually inclined, but also to those who are simply facing day to day problems of a material nature. But the approach is to not just give you a paracetamol to temporarily dull the pain, rather to diagnose the deeper malaise correctly and give the right remedy.
Is Jyotisa only for Hindus
Jyotisa is for everybody, not just for Hindus – just like the Sun and the Moon give light and energy to everybody, just as water quenches the thirst of everyone. Jyotisa is a universal science and is unbound by any religious or ritualistic beliefs.
For e.g. in what is Shakti or Durga for a Hindu can mean Mother Mary to a Christian. The key thing is to understand what is the nature of energy being referred to.
What you can expect from the consultation
I have had the great fortune to learn this arcane science from an unbroken ancient lineage of teachers who have passed down over several centuries the art of understanding the great sages who have propounded the principles of Jyotiṣa. Therefore we have been imparted a deep understanding, sound principles and a range of analytical methods to understand a chart and provide the correct solution in the best interests of the person.
Basis the time available, I can delve deeper into the karmic past and give you an understanding of the purpose of this lifetime of yours. This can help you to put things in the correct perspective and understand the meaning and significance of your life experiences.
Secondly looking ahead, the key challenges can be enumerated and appropriate response in terms of actions, attitude and remedial measures can be suggested
Lastly for those who have lesser time available – we can look at the key questions or problems facing them and understand, suggest measures to solve them.
My endeavour has been to give flexibility to you, hence I have proposed three simple options just basis the amount of consultation time.
What kind of remedial measures are suggested
It entirely depends on the nature of the problem being addressed. Sometimes, just some particular actions or changing some activities itself can address a problem. Many a times, a mantra can be suggested and sometimes gemstones as well. Though I am honestly admitting here that gemstones are not my forte, at least not at present. So I am very careful while recommending gemstones.
Do I need to send you my horoscope
Once I get in touch with you over email, you only need to share with me your birth details i.e. date, place and time of birth as accurately as possible. In case any or all of these details is not known I would be using some rectification techniques to determine the birth time. This requires more time and effort but it's very well possible to do.