Joisheer Mahattvapurna Khartargacchiya Jyotish Granth

This document summarizes the Jain astrological text "Joisheer Mahattvapurna Khartargacchiya Jyotish Granth" by Bhagwandas Jain.

Key Information about the Text:

• Title: "Joisheer" (meaning "Jewel of Astrology") is a significant ancient astrological text from the Kharatargachha tradition. It also goes by the name "Jyotishsar."
• Author: Pandit Heerkalash Muni, a scholar of the Kharatargachha tradition.
• Date of Composition: Vikram Samvat 1627 (around the 17th century).
• Structure: The book is divided into two parts or "Tarangas" (waves).
  • First Taranga: Contains 56 subjects and a total of 416 verses. It begins with a prologue that pays homage to deities. The subjects covered are extensive and include:
    • Basic Astrological Elements: Tithi (lunar day), Var (day of the week), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga, Hora Chakra (hourly divisions), Rashi (zodiac sign), etc.
    • Specific Astrological Calculations and Concepts: Dinshuddhi (day purification), Purush Navavahan, Swarnadi, Vatsachakra, Shivachakra, Yogini Chakra, Rahu, Shukra, Kilak Yoga, Paridh Chakra, Panchak, Shula, Ravi Vichar, Sthira Yoga, Sarvak Yoga, Raviyoga, Rajyogas, Kumaryogas, Amchana Yoga, Jwalamukhi Yoga, Shubha Yoga, Ashubha Yoga, Ardha Prahar, Kalavela, Kulika Yoga, Upakula Yoga, Kantaka Yoga, Karkata Yoga, Yamaghanta Yoga, Utpata Yoga, Mrityu Yoga, Kaana Yoga, Siddhi Yoga, Khanja Yoga, Yamala Yoga, Samvartaka Yoga, Adal Yoga, Bhasma Yoga, Upagraha Yoga, Danda Yoga, Halahala Yoga, Vajramusala Yoga, Yamadanshtra Yoga, Kumbhachakra, Bhadra (Visti) Yoga, Kalapasha Yoga, Sneezing considerations, Vijayayoga, Gamanaphal (results of movement), and Tarabala (star strength).
    • Practical Applications: The text includes practical methods for determining auspicious and inauspicious times that even those unfamiliar with astrology can understand. An example provided is calculating auspiciousness based on the remainder from dividing the sum of the birth star, the day's star, tithi, and vaar by seven. Different remainders indicate wealth, sorrow, gain, happiness, old age, or food.
    • Therapeutic Measures: The text also suggests methods for propitiating planets.
    • Tirthankara Auspiciousness: It details the auspiciousness of the 24 Tirthankaras and which Tirthankara is beneficial for whom.
  • Second Taranga: Discusses 63 subjects. Some of the topics mentioned include:
    • Nakshatra Properties: Yoni (nature of the star), Nadi (energy channel), Vedha (interpenetration), Varna (caste), Gana (class), Graha Preeti (planetary friendship), Shadashtaka (relationship based on 6-8 houses), planetary friendships, Rashi Mel (zodiac compatibility), mutual aspects, Dvadvadasha (2-12 relationship), Tritya Ekadasha (3-11 relationship), Dasham Chaturtha (10-4 relationship), Ubhaya Samasaptaka (mutual seventh aspect), Navapanchama (9-5 relationship), Grama Chakra (village chart), Griharambha (housewarming), Chulhi Chakra (stove placement), Vidya Muhurta (auspicious time for learning), Grahan (eclipses), Shishu Shodasha (infant rituals), Annaprasana (first feeding), Kshurakarma (hair cutting ceremony), Karna Vedha (ear piercing), Vastrabharana (clothing and adornment), Bhojana (eating), Shrimanta (pregnancy ceremony), Snana (bathing), Nrupa Mantri (royal minister), Shubhashubha (auspiciousness and inauspiciousness), Masa Adhik Masa (intercalary month), Paksha (lunar fortnight), Tithi Hani Vriddhi (loss and gain of tithi), Nyunadhika Nakshatra Yoga (deficiency and excess in star conjunctions), Panchavara Phala (results of five-day cycles), Nakshatra Snana (bathing under specific stars), Garbha Yoga (conception), Panthachakra (path chart), Jyeshtha and Mula Nakshatra Shanti (pacification rituals for these stars), Rohini Chakra, Mrityukarya (death rituals), Ratridinaman (day and night duration).
    • Specific Chapters/Sections: Mentions chapters on Paurasi, Sadhapaurasi (specific time divisions), and observing the time for breaking fasts through one's shadow. It also describes the "Arghakanda" (section on offerings) for forecasting the year's prosperity, rainfall, and commodity prices. The description of birth horoscopes is also present.
    • End of the Text: The author includes a eulogy at the end of the book, stating that "Jyotishsar" was compiled by Pandit Heerkalash Muni in Vikram Samvat 1627 during the reign of Acharya Shri Jinchandrasuri, the spiritual leader of the Brihad Kharatargachha. The compilation was completed on Vijayadashami in Ahimapura.

Significance:

The summary highlights that the "Joisheer" is a valuable and comprehensive astrological text from the Kharatargachha tradition. Its detailed coverage of various astrological principles, practical applications, and rituals makes it an important resource for understanding Jain astrological practices. The author suggests that its publication would greatly benefit the public.