A book on Mathematical Astrology needs no prefatory remarks. It is an admitted fact that without proper calculations it would be difficult to make correct predictions. Bhaskaracharya, the great Hindu Astronomer, goes so far as to stress on the need for a clear knowledge of spherical astronomy and a comprehension of the doctrine of spherical projection and allied theories for locating the true positions of planets for one who wishes to be an astrologer.
By the constant pressure brought to bear upon me by a large section of the readers of The Astrological Magazine I realised the need for a book of this type. And the main object in issuing this publication has been to enable the students of astrology to work out precisely the strengths of planets and houses which are absolutely essential for correctly interpreting birth charts. I must warn the zealous reader, that whilst mathematical astrology is important in its own way up to a certain stage as an aid to successful predictions, too much indulgence in it is harmful as marring one's power of intuition, the proper development of which is absolutely necessary. Hence I have given in this book such of the principles of astrological mathematics as would really help one to venture predictions with confidence. All superfluous material has been omitted.
The general scheme I have followed is mainly that of Sripathi. I am fully convinced that Hindu Astronomico-Astrological methods yield satisfactory results when properly studied and applied. I have discussed this subject in the introduction to my A Manual of Hindu Astrology to which the reader's attention is invited.
The tables for finding the mean position of planets and their Seeghrochcha which are necessary for calculating Chesta Bala have been reproduced from The Book of Fate by Kedarnath Dutt of Calcutta to whom acknowledgement and thanks are due.
Throughout the book in the example worked out, fractions less than half a ghati or 30 seconds of arc or time have been rejected.
I assume in my readers a knowledge of the rudiments of Astrology and the ability to cast a horoscope which can be gathered from any standard book on the subject. The reader will do well to procure a copy of A Manual of Hindu Astrology if he has not already done so, as constant reference has been made to it, in the course of the present exposition.
I crave the indulgence of my readers for any shortcomings and imperfections and solicit their valuable suggestions for incorporation in subsequent editions.
One of the earliest works on astrology by my revered father Dr. B.V. Raman, this small book covers the essentials of this ancient science in simple lucid language. The basis of casting a horoscope and hints on judgment of different aspects of human life and activity are succinctly introduced to the beginner.
I thank Mr. J.P. Jain & Mr. Abhishek Jain of M/s. Motilal Banarasidaas International for bringing out this important work of Dr. Raman attractively.
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