Jyotisha
Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University
Research to examine the conversion of Jyotish Shastra text into a conceptual
shastra-Map for deeper study and
public understanding.
About the Project
Currently serving as Director of the Ratnagiri Sub-Centre of KKSU, Dr. Dinakar Virupaksha Marathe has taught
Vedanga Jyotisha at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His scholarly work spans Indian astronomy,
Vedic astrology, and research on foundational Sanskrit texts.
He has received several prestigious academic honors, including the President of India Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
Gold Medal and the Varahamihira Prashasti and Gold Medal.
Text — Laghu Jatakam
The Laghu Jatakam is a highly authentic work on Vedic Astrology written by Varaha Mihira. It contains rich
material for any serious practitioner of Vedic Astrology and presents detailed methods for analyzing planetary
strength, longevity, and yogas.
Its chapters cover planetary relationships, childbirth, Arishta and Balarishta, Dasha systems, Ashtakavarga,
and horoscope construction when birth details are unavailable.
Bibliography
- Laghujatakam — Varahamihira, Bhattotpala Sanskrit Tika, Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan, Varanasi, 2009.
- Laghujatakam — Varahamihira, Tatvaprabha Sanskrit Tika, Chaukhamba Krishnadasa Akademi, Varanasi, 2009.
- Laghujatakam — Varahamihira, Akanksha Sanskrit Vyakhya, Hansa Prakashan, Jaipur, 2014.
- Laghujatakam — Varahamihira, Thakur Prasad Pustak Mandir, Varanasi, 1882.
Research Team
Dr. Dinakar Virupaksha Marathe
Director, Ratnagiri Sub-Centre, KKSU
Anuj Pradeep Sharma
MA Vedanga Jyotish, MPhil, PhD student at KKSU
Bhargav Laxman Valanju
M.A. in Sanskrit, Savitribai Phule University, Pune