Patrimarg Pradipika

This document is a Hindi commentary (Bhasha Teeka) on the Jain astrological text "Patrimarg Pradipika" (पत्रीमार्गप्रदीपिका), authored by Mahadev Sharma and translated into Hindi by Shreenivas Sharma. Published by Khemraj Krishnadas, it is dated Samvat 1986 / Shak 1851.

The book serves as a guide to the mathematical calculations involved in creating a birth chart (Janampatri). It aims to make these complex calculations accessible to the general public, particularly children, by summarizing and simplifying various ancient and modern astrological texts.

Here's a breakdown of the key concepts and sections covered in the provided pages:

1. Introduction and Publisher's Note (Pages 2-3):

• Title: Patri Marg Pradipika (पत्रीमार्गप्रदीपिका), also referred to as Varshdeepak (वर्षदीपक).
• Author: Mahadev Sharma (दैवज्ञवर्य श्रीमन्महादेवशर्म), with a Hindi commentary by his son Shreenivas Sharma (तदात्मज ... श्रीनिवासशर्मकृतभाषाटीकासहिते).
• Publisher: Khemraj Krishnadas (खेमराज-श्रीकृष्णदासेन), Mumbai, printed at "Shree Venkateshwar" Steam Press.
• Purpose: To explain the mathematical calculations for birth charts, making them easy to understand.
• Legacy: The original text was published by Mahadev Sharma for free distribution. Due to its popularity, it has gone through several reprints, with the current edition featuring a detailed Hindi commentary and expanded content.
• Copyright: All rights reserved by the publisher.

2. Foreword/Preface (Bhumika - Page 4):

• The author, Shreenivas Sharma, explains his motivation for creating the Hindi commentary. He notes the difficulty of traditional astrological texts for ordinary people and children.
• He mentions that his father, Mahadev Sharma, compiled "Patri Marg Pradipika" by summarizing ancient texts, making it easier to learn birth chart mathematics.
• Shreenivas Sharma aims to provide a comprehensive commentary with examples, explanations, necessary tables, and additional useful information to make the book more beneficial for children.
• He expresses humility for any errors and seeks correction from learned readers.
• He thanks Seth Shrikrishnadas for their support in publishing the book.

3. Opening Invocation and Core Principles (Pages 6-7):

• Invocation (Mangalacharan): Begins with salutations to deities like Shiva, Saraswati, Ganesha, Brahma, and the Sun, along with the nine planets.
• Core Calculation (Palaadi Dhruva): Explains how to determine the fundamental positional values (Palaadi Dhruva) for birth charts. This involves dividing the local ascendant (Swadeshodaya) and the equatorial ascendant (Lankodaya) values by 30.
• Example: An example is given for Ratlam city, calculating the Palaadi Dhruva for Aries (Mesh Rashi) for both local and equatorial ascendants.

4. Calculating Ascendant (Lagna) and Mid-heaven (Dasham) Charts (Pages 7-8):

• Method: The text explains how to create "Nirayan Lagna Patra" (ascendant chart without precession) and "Nirayan Dasham Patra" (mid-heaven chart without precession). This involves placing zeros at the beginning of Aries in the chart and then adding the calculated Palaadi Dhruva for each zodiac sign.
• Example: A table illustrates the construction of the Lagna chart for Ratlam.

5. Detailed Astrological Calculations (Pages 9-77): The subsequent pages delve into various detailed astrological calculations, including:

• Chalit Chakra (Placidus Chart): Determining the movement of planets in different houses.
• Kshaya-Chaya Phala Vishva Nayan (Reduction and Increase of Planetary Effects): Calculating the strength and influence of planets.
• Grahaavastha Nayan (Planetary States): Determining the age-related states of planets (child, youth, old age, etc.).
• Drishti Sadhan (Aspects Calculation): Calculating the aspects between planets, including special aspects of Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.
• Shadvarga Sadhan (Six-Divisional Charts): Calculating various sub-charts like Hora, Drekkana, Navamsa, Dwadasamsha, and Trishamsa.
• Saptavarga Sadhan (Seven-Divisional Charts): Incorporating the Sapthamsha into the calculations.
• Ashtavarga Sadhan (Eight-Divisional Charts): A detailed section on calculating the Ashtavarga for each planet, which is a significant part of Vedic astrology.
• Dashanayan (Dasha Systems): Explanation of various Dasha (planetary periods) systems, including:
  • Vimshottari Dasha: The most common system.
  • Ashtottari Dasha: Another important Dasha system.
  • Yogini Dasha: A less common but significant Dasha system.
• Antardasha and Pratyantardasha: Calculations for sub-periods within the main Dasha periods.
• Vidasha Nayan: Further sub-divisions of planetary periods.
• Ayurdayanayan (Longevity Calculation): Methods to estimate lifespan based on planetary positions and strengths.
• Rashi Sadhan (Zodiacal Calculations): Determining planetary positions in zodiac signs, including Ayanamsha calculations.
• Uchcha Neecha Rashi (Exaltation and Debilitation): Identifying the signs where planets are considered strong or weak.
• Rashi Sadhan (Rashmi Calculation): Calculations related to the movement and influence of planets.
• Agamyabda Sadhan (Next Year's Calculations): Predicting events for the coming year.
• Sahasrayojana: Calculations related to cyclical time.
• Saha Mahasaha Sadhan (Conjunctions and Aspects): Calculating the influence of planets in conjunction and aspects.
• Lagnesh Nayan (Ascendant Lord Calculation): Determining the lord of the ascendant.
• Varshapati Nirnaya (Lord of the Year Determination): Identifying the ruler of the year.
• Dasha Vichar (Consideration of Dashas): A detailed analysis of various Dasha systems and their sub-periods.

6. Tables and Diagrams: The text is interspersed with numerous tables (Chakras) that provide the calculated values for various astrological concepts. These include:

• Lagna Patra Chakra
• Nirayan Dasham Patra Chakra
• Kshaya-Chaya Phala Vishva Chakra
• Baladyavastha Sarani Chakra
• Drishti Chakra (for various planets)
• Shadvarva Chakra
• Saptavarga Chakra (Extensive tables for all zodiac signs)
• Ashtavarga Tables (for Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn)
• Dasha Charts (Vimshottari, Ashtottari, Yogini)
• Antardasha Charts
• Usch-Neach Rashi Chakra
• Drepana Chakra
• Navamsa Sarani Chakra
• Dvadashavarga Chakra (Extensive tables for all zodiac signs)
• Harsha Chakra
• Dasha Vichar Charts (Vimshottari, Ashtottari, Yogini)

7. Concluding Remarks: The book concludes with colophons, detailing the completion of the work, the authors' lineage, and the publication details.

In essence, "Patrimarg Pradipika" with its Hindi commentary is a comprehensive manual for performing astrological calculations, aiming to demystify the process and provide practical tools for understanding birth charts and annual predictions according to traditional Indian astrology.