Astrology In Vedas

Astrology in Vedas by J. N. Bhasin is a research-oriented work that examines the Vedic foundations of Hindu astrology (Jyotisha). The book seeks to demonstrate, through references from the Vedas, Upanishads, and other ancient scriptures, that astrology is deeply rooted in Vedic literature rather than being a later development. The author systematically correlates Vedic hymns, symbolism, and philosophical concepts with the principles of predictive astrology, offering readers a unique perspective on the spiritual origins of Jyotisha.

Rather than serving as a manual for horoscope prediction, the book explores the symbolic and philosophical significance of the planets, zodiac, Nakshatras, houses, and Vedic deities. J. N. Bhasin explains the Vedic names and attributes of the Navagrahas, their connection with cosmic principles, and the rationale behind planetary exaltation, house significations, and astrological symbolism. Topics such as the astrological poetry of God, planetary concordance, the Vedas and the zodiac, the spiritual meaning of Soma, Rahu and Ketu, Vedic prayers associated with planets, and the relationship between spirituality and astrology are discussed in detail. The work is particularly valuable for readers who wish to understand the philosophical and scriptural basis of Vedic astrology rather than only its predictive techniques.

Key Topics

• Vedic basis of Hindu Astrology (Jyotisha)
• Planetary concordance in the Vedas
• Vedas and the Zodiac
• Vedic names and symbolism of the Navagrahas
• Spiritual significance of Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu
• Nakshatras and Vedic cosmology
• Astrological symbolism in Vedic hymns
• Relationship between spirituality and astrology
• Vedic references to houses and planetary principles