Ank Shastra Darshan

This book, "Ank Shastra Darshan" by Ranchodbhai Punambhai Patel, is a comprehensive guide to numerology presented from a Jain perspective, though it draws heavily on Western numerological traditions. The author aims to make the understanding of numbers accessible to everyone, without the need for complex astrological calculations.

The book covers a wide range of topics related to numerology, including:

• Introduction to Kabbalah and Numerology: It explains the origins and significance of Kabbalah and numerology, highlighting their connection to ancient traditions and their use by prominent figures like Cheiro.
• Core Numbers and Mixed Numbers: The text delves into the meaning of numbers 1 through 9 as fundamental numbers and then explores the significance of compound numbers (those greater than 9), explaining how they are reduced to their core number but also possess their own unique meanings.
• In-depth Analysis of Each Number (1-9): Each of the core numbers (1 through 9) is dedicated a chapter, discussing their planetary associations, symbolic meanings, characteristics of people born under their influence, their strengths, weaknesses, auspicious days, colors, and gemstones. It also provides examples of famous personalities associated with each number.
• Compatibility and Relationships: The book explains how to determine compatibility between individuals based on their birth numbers, advising on who to form friendships, partnerships, or marriages with for beneficial outcomes.
• The Significance of Dates and Names: It emphasizes the importance of birth dates, birth months, and birth years in understanding one's destiny. The book also extensively covers how names, including the numerological value of letters (following the Chaldean or Hebrew system), influence one's personality, destiny, and life path. It explains how to calculate various "name numbers" (mental state number, personality number, and destiny/name number) and how they interact with the birth numbers.
• The Impact of Name Changes: The text discusses the effect of changing one's name or spelling on their destiny, using historical examples like Napoleon to illustrate the profound impact such changes can have.
• Life Path and Personal Years: It explains how to calculate the "Life Path" number from the complete birth date, which represents one's purpose and journey in life. It also introduces the concept of "Personal Years," guiding readers on how to understand the vibrations of each year in their life.
• Challenges and Natural Strengths: The book identifies "challenges" or "obstacles" in a person's life based on missing numbers in their birth date and explains how to overcome them by developing specific qualities. It also discusses how an abundance of certain numbers indicates natural strengths and talents.
• Remarkable Coincidences and Historical Patterns: The text presents fascinating historical examples and patterns, suggesting that certain numbers often appear in significant events or the lives of influential figures, hinting at an underlying cosmic order.
• Universal and Personal Cycles: It distinguishes between universal days, months, and years, which affect everyone, and personal cycles, which are specific to an individual and derived from their birth date and name.
• Health and Numerology: The book connects specific numbers to potential health issues, suggesting predispositions to certain ailments based on one's core numbers.
• The Power of Numbers in Everyday Life: It highlights how numerology can be applied to various aspects of life, such as choosing auspicious times for important events, understanding relationships, and making career choices.

The author, Ranchodbhai Punambhai Patel, presents this knowledge with the intention of empowering individuals to understand themselves and their potential, navigate their lives more effectively, and make informed decisions for a more prosperous and fulfilling future. The book aims to demystify numerology and make its insights accessible to a wider audience in Gujarati.