Jyotisha form India is the most time tested and oldest system of astrology in the world. The Sanskrit word "Jyotisha" (ja-yo-teesh) means "science of light". In westerner countries, it is called vedic astrology which refers to Indian or Hindu astrology. The origin of Jyotisha is form the Vedas, the scriptures of Hindus. Jyotisha is the science of understanding the subtle influences the come to us form the greater universe.
Vedas are the oldest literature and compendium of multitude of knowledge. The history of astrology traces back to vedic times, lakhs of years ago form now. astroloty can be divided broadly as Siddhanta Bhaga (calculation part) and Phalita Bhaga (Pradictive part). In Rigveda, the year is divided into 12 months, the special 13th month called extra month correlates the solar and lunar months. in Taittireeya Brahamana, the 6 seasons are described. the details of planets as gods, solar and lunar eclipses are available in Rigveda.
Vedas are the oldest literature and compendium of multitude of knowledge. The history of astrology traces back to vedic times, lakhs of years ago form now. astroloty can be divided broadly as Siddhanta Bhaga (calculation part) and Phalita Bhaga (Pradictive part). In Rigveda, the year is divided into 12 months, the special 13th month called extra month correlates the solar and lunar months. in Taittireeya Brahamana, the 6 seasons are described. the details of planets as gods, solar and lunar eclipses are available in Rigveda.
