Jyothisha Tatva Sudharnava (Tamil)

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Preface In very ancient times the great Rishis of our Motherland cultivated the science of Astronomy as an adjunct to the vedas and Agamas. They also developed the science of Predictive Astronomy or Astrology to a high degree of accuracy and reliability. This science has been transmitted through ages by oral tradition and later on committed to writing. Kings and philanthropic patrons encouraged the Scientists in Astrology with as much respect as poets and artists. In fact there was an Astronomer - Royal attached to the council and court of every ruler small or great. His voice was very decisive in fixing the programmed of chief's activities both in his private life and in his public administration. We are fortunate in being the heirs to this rich and ancient heritage of a system of knowledge which has been raised to the dignity and precision and accuracy of a science through the assiduity and indefatigable labors of the seers of old.

With the introduction of the art of printing many of the old and excellent treaties have been made available to the World at large. But owing to difference in the readings and certain inaccuracies which sometimes creep into such editions, there are bound to be some doubts in the minds of people especially when they approach the books directly not through an acharya capable of clearing those doubts. The misgivings that may arise in these ways are due to the lack of proper equipment in us and certainly not to any deficiency in the science.

The work "Jyothisha Tatva Sudharnava" that is now published in Tamil grab for the first time is a great work. . It contains seven chapters with 1715 Slokas. The original is in Sanskrit. The author is unknown. It has been translated into Hindi, the linguafranca of North India by an erudite scholar Sundara Sarma. He has written a gloss to the work giving quotations from about 124 other important treaties on Astrology by 64 different authors which forms a useful Veda mecum for comparative study and research. There is no doubt that the publication in Tamil of this precious book is a boon to those interested in this wonderful science.

The translation has been done by Mr.S.A.Kumaraswamy Achariar of Porto - Novo with the help of Mr. V. Srinivasa Rao of Tanjore. Mr. S.A. Kumaraswamy Achariar's name is a household word in certain parts of Tamilnadu. His name is known over a wider area through the publication of many important works on Astrology and Medicine. His reputation as a great physician, as a great astrologer and as great practioner of mental healing through Mantra Sakti is a long and well established one. His tireless activity in bringing out these publications at much personal sacrifice is remarkable. Very recently he had translated into Tamil and edited another valuable astrological work, The Saravali of Kalyana Varma.

Mr. Acharair has taken considerable trouble in editing the present work. He has prepared an elaborate table of contents which must be of immense help to the students and practioners of this science.

May the ever Young and beautiful Lord Muruga bless Mr.5.A.Kumaraswami Achariar with long life, so that the world may be benefited by his remarkable powers in healing and labors in publishing booked and thus disseminating knowledge that would alleviate human suffering and help man to plan his life with fore thought.

Book's Contents and Sample Pages