READER No. II FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF ASTROLOGY (HINDU - WESTERN & STELLAR) Author Sothidamannan, Jyothish Marthand (Late) Prof. K.S. KRISHNAMURTI Publishers KRISHNAMURTI PUBLICATIONS F 21-A, First Floor, SPENCER PLAZA 788, Anna Road, Chennai - 600 002 Phone : 2849 6046 n 12. 13 14 18 Letters to the Author ‘An Interview with the author Astrology -An Occult Science History of Astrology Nadis Astrology-available data incomplete Qualification of an Astrologer Advice to Administrator Astrology-its use and Limitations Karma-Inequaity in life Destiny, Fate inevitable ‘Shanti to ward of evil Branches of Astrology Medical Astrology Astro Meteorology Judicial Astrology Natal Astrology Horaty Astrology Electionai Astrology, Kabala Astrology Kerala Astrology, Omens ‘Who can learn Astrology Twelve signs of the Zodiac Classification, Positive and Negative, Northern, Southern, Fiery, Earthy, Airy, Watery, Movable, Fixed, Common, Fruitful or barren, Mute, Violent, Human, Voice, Bestia! or Four legged, Dual Bicorporal or double bodied, Short and Long ancesion 10 3 23 24 28 a asas n a16, What the twelve signs signify To each sign, Astronomy; Physical ‘appearance, mental tendencies, Characteristics, Health and disease; Finance and Fortune; Romance and Marriage; Domestic Environments; Profession; Places, Direction; Products; Countries and Cities; Handwriting: Lucky Day, Lucky Number, Lucky Stone ete, Aries - Mesha Taurus - Rishaba Gemini - Mithunar Cancer - Katakam = Simham Virgo - Kanni Libra - Thulam Scorpio - Vrischika Sagittarius - Dhanus Capricorn - Makaram Aquarius - Kumbha Pisces - Meena 17, The twelve houses and their significance 18. To each planet Astronomy, Mythology, Physical features, Mental qualities, Part of the body, Diseases, Products, Places, Profession, Political, Economic, Lucky colour, LUcky-day, Lucky Number etc. Sun ‘Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn Rahu & Kethu Uranus Neptune Fortuna n7 417 124 138 151 163, 178 195 207 218 228 244 258 272 LETTERS TO THE AUTHOR Reversed Dear Namaskarams, As | have interested in learning Astrology and gone through various Tamil Text. written by various authors | found no shore to find a definite results or conclusions when a horoscope is taken for analysis and could only ‘obtain rough predictions which would frucitfy mostly adverse. After | have come in contact with your popular magazine ‘Astrology & Athrishta’ and become the subscriber of the same. | hesitated not to obtain yourmost valuable works ‘Krishnamurti Padhdhati, Vols. 1 & 2 and also the ‘Table of House’ by Raphael for Northern Latitudes, Your above works are of immense value tome and ‘when | have gone through the pages of the 2nd vol. Le., pages 166 to 169 regarding scholarship for study for higher education !was struck with wonder to note at the example and analysis. It reminded me to compare and verify with a horoscope which was just been erected by ‘me with the aid of your works and the Table of Bhavas.. | verified the chart by applying your K.P. and surprised to find it most accurate in finding the results of past and present occurrences that the native has been ‘experiencing, (Sd) V. Balakrishanmurthi ‘ChinnasalemDear Sir, Krishnamurthi Padhdhati in Astrology is a great achievement in Indian Astrology and Predictive Stellar Astrology. On the basis of this Padhdhati, the result is, hundred per cent correct. ‘Astrology and Athrishta’, the monthly magazine is a Gem Astrological magazines published throughout the world pray the Goddess Bhadrakali to give long life to Jyotish Marthand Professor K.S. Krishnamurthi to serve the nation in this great subject. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, Professor S.R. Janardhana Rao, B.A. Famous Astro - Paimist of India Bhadrakali Upasak \Vakil Sidappa Mansions GADWAL(AP) 200000 Respected brother Krishnamurti, Lam a student of Astrology. | have purchased both the volumes of your astounding book “Krishnamurti Padhdhati’. lam reading it very carefully and-enjoying its ‘every chapter. This book is your personal contribution to Astrology, which will ever remain permanent, Your orig nal thinking, deep insight into the subject, and angelic Predictions have captivated my imagination. ‘Asa matter of fact, | wanted to join your classes at Delhi this year. Since | intend to take my M.A. ‘examination for improvement of Division, | could nat do 80, (80). PN. Saxena ‘Warangal Dearsir, It had been, indeed, my good fortune and proud previlige to have been introduced to you and more than that to hear your scholarly scientilating address spicing with humour. Hitherto | was very foten misled by a mistaken impression that lecturers on Astrology will be dull, drab and inspid. However, interesting and enthusiasing the predictions will be to the persons concerned. Your lecture has left a deep and abiding impression so that | wish to become a devoted disciple with no material interest except to gain a working knowledge, if not mastery of “Krishnamurti Padhdhati’ lam very happy to learn that Swamy, my friend had been your student and disciple: Swamy is a gentleman who needs no description. Your association with him ‘might have already revealed to you his sincerity and ‘Guru Bhakt’ | will be considering myself fortunate to meet you at the immediate time, if occasion and opportunity arises. We can come up with blessings of elderly and divine people like you. ‘Thanking you, ‘Yours faithfully, M.S. Srinivasachary, M.A,Respected Guruji, Pranam, | can'thelp writing that ! am reading your Padhdhati again and again and applying to various horoscopes and every-time Iam so much impressed that find this as the only scientific and correct book | have studied innumerable books by various well known authors but ever got so much satisfaction as I get from this. None even approached near it. Further | find out aht your Ayanamsa gives wonderfully correct results, | have tried iton a number of known horoscopes and every time | found it giving amazing results, The people have gone fully satisfied. Its really your greatness that you have not only found the truth but alse that you have not kept ita secret, and have tried to spread the knowledge in clear and scientific way without any ambiguities. | am writing this just to express the feelings | have in my mind and actually ! do not find any suitable words. You are really Great and Divine Grace is at your ‘support. So leamed but still unassuming. have to request you to kindly instruct your office to please send me one copy of each of the books written by you whenever they are published, | would love to have a copy of each, With kindest regards and best wishes. Yours affectionately, TC. Malhan From M. Govinda Gowda ‘Senior Railway Office Southern Rallway Office Mysore - 1 Respected Sir, |took up studying Astrology from 1960 only as I could not get chance in my earliest days. | purchased books on Astrology, from various authors, worth of Rs.400/- til 1965. But was not satisfied as there were too many rules and each author differs from the other. ‘After coming in contact with your magazine “astrology & Athrishta” in October 1965, | purchased your valuable works ‘Krishnamurthi Padhdhat’ and became a subscriber of your magazine. Now | am in a position to cast the horoscope and read out the events. But | sincerely feel that should fist get your “Ashirwad" to pre- dict confidently applying your system. Sol shall be highly grateful to you ifyou kindly bless me and send a letter-of “Ashiwad”. beg to remain, Sir, Yours obediently, (Sd) M. Govinda GowdaVisitor ' Visitor : Visitor Visitor : AN INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR + Is Astrology a Science? + Why do you doubt? Its a divine Science to read the divine plan by referring to the nature - the creation of God Itis not clear, Itis a Science. Birth and Death, pleasure or pain, gain or loss, health and wealth are all enjoyed or experienced according to the divine plan. The only scientific and correct method of knowing the Divine plan is by applying the principles of Astrology. + Is it possible to predict anything and everything? : For every Science, there is a limitation This is why Researches are being made to improve the existing ones and to supplement also. Efforts are being made tonear perfection, Within that limitation, can one predict accurately? Yes. Yet the fate of the consultant should also be included. f one has to be disappointed at a particular time however much leamed the Astrologer may be, in his,