Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra – Vol 1&2

Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (BPHS) is the foundational and most authoritative classical text of Parashari Vedic Astrology, traditionally attributed to Maharishi Parashara, the revered sage regarded as the father of Horoscopic Astrology (Hora Shastra). Presented as a dialogue between Maharishi Parashara and his disciple Maitreya, the text lays down the fundamental principles of Jyotish that have shaped the majority of modern Vedic astrological practice. It serves as the primary source for understanding planetary influences, predictive techniques, Yogas, Dashas, and horoscope interpretation.

The book comprehensively covers the nine planets (Navagrahas), twelve zodiac signs (Rashis), twelve houses (Bhavas), planetary strengths (Shadbala), Vargas (Divisional Charts), planetary aspects (Drishti), Yogas, Vimshottari Dasha and other Dasha systems, transits (Gochara), longevity, marriage, profession, wealth, children, health, spiritual development, Muhurta, and remedial measures. It also explains important concepts such as Raj Yogas, Dhana Yogas, Arishta Yogas, planetary dignities, exaltation, debilitation, combustion, retrogression, and planetary combinations. Through its systematic presentation of classical rules and Sanskrit verses, BPHS remains the cornerstone for learning and practicing predictive Vedic astrology.

Key Topics

• Foundations of Parashari Astrology
• Navagrahas, Rashis, and Bhavas
• Planetary strengths (Shadbala)
• Divisional Charts (Vargas)
• Planetary aspects (Drishti)
• Vimshottari Dasha and other Dasha systems
• Raj Yogas, Dhana Yogas, Arishta Yogas, and numerous other Yogas
• Marriage, career, wealth, health, longevity, and spirituality
• Muhurta, transits (Gochara), and remedies
• Classical Sanskrit verses with detailed astrological principles