Phaldeepika (Bhavartha Bodhini) is an English edition of the renowned classical work Phaladeepika, traditionally attributed to Mantreswara, presented with the scholarship of Pandit Gopesh Kumar Ojha and Pandit Ashutosh Ojha and published by Motilal Banarsidass.
The work is intended to make the principles of classical Indian astrology accessible to English-speaking readers. The text discusses important foundations of horoscope interpretation, including the characteristics of zodiac signs and planets, planetary significations, house-related matters, planetary strengths, combinations and principles used in predictive astrology. The English edition also incorporates material and explanatory elements associated with the Bhavartha Bodhini tradition.
Key Areas Covered
- Classical Vedic astrology principles
- Zodiac signs and their characteristics
- Planetary characteristics and significations
- Interpretation of the twelve houses
- Planetary relationships and strengths
- Astrological combinations and yogas
- Principles of horoscope analysis
- Predictive astrology concepts
- Traditional Jyotisha terminology and interpretation
- Examples and explanatory material for deeper study
The publisher’s current catalogue lists Gopesh Kumar Ojha and Ashutosh Ojha with Phaladeepika-Bhavarthabodhini in its astrology collection.
This book can be particularly useful for students of Vedic astrology, Jyotisha researchers, astrology practitioners and readers studying classical Indian astrological literature. It is best approached as a traditional astrological reference work rather than as a modern introductory textbook.
About the Authors
Gopesh Kumar Ojha was a noted scholar and writer on Indian astrology. Motilal Banarsidass describes his work as covering several important classical astrological texts and identifies Phaladeepika among his significant contributions. Ashutosh Ojha is associated with the English presentation of the work and has contributed to making the material accessible to English-speaking readers.
Publisher
Motilal Banarsidass Publishers is a long-established publisher specializing in Indian philosophy, Sanskrit literature, Indology, religion, history, and traditional knowledge, including an extensive catalogue of astrology and Jyotisha works.
Recommended for: Students of Vedic Astrology, Jyotisha practitioners, researchers of classical astrology, astrology teachers and serious readers of traditional Indian astrological literature.
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