Jatakalankara: A Treasure House of Planetary Yogas

Dr. K S Charak

The Jatakalankara is a concise yet highly authentic classic on Vedic astrology concerned with the study and analysis of the natal chart. Many an astrologer uses it in his practice as a reference book. Its special features are as under:

• A brief introduction to the twelve houses and the planetary inter-relationships.
• Detailed treatment of each of the twelve houses of the horoscope with description of several planetary combinations relevant to each house.
• A chapter on yogas, or specific planetary dispositions, that deals comprehensibly with the numerous aspects of an individual, including physical, mental, intellectual, financial, sexual and social.
• A detailed account of astrological indications of various medical ailments, highlighting subtle principles of medical astrology.
• A complete chapter on the highly important subject of determination of longevity, indicating numerous yogas that determine the various life-spans.
• The book is profusely illustrated to elucidate its rich astrological content.

About the Author

Dr. K S Charak, MS (Surgery), FRCS (UK) is Head of the Surgery Department at the Indira Gandhi ESI Hospital, Jhilmil, Delhi, India. He is the Honorary Editor of the bi-monthly Vedic Astrology. Author of several books on Vedic astrology, his extensive work in the field of astrology has earned him international recognition.