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The great Varaha Mihira,
whose work on astrology
are revered by many,
writing about the
Sarvatobhadra-chakra
says that it is capable of
showing immediate results,
which can be verified and
that this Chakra
enlightens the three
worlds. The author of "Mansagari"(an
astrological text in
extensive use in North
India) in a chapter
entitled "Sarvatobhadra-chakra"
says that "this will
illuminate the three
worlds". Another author
says this Chakra will
enlighten us about the
past, present and the
future and is, therefore,
comparable to "Trailokya-Deepak"
(the lamp capable of
lighting the three
worlds).
These bold statements not
only give a clue to the
great importance attached
to it by the reputed
writers but also to the
fact that this Chakra
is a multi-purpose tool.
Mantreswara's "Phala
Deepika" is one of the
"big five" works on Indian
astrology (Jyotish),
the most condensed book,
clearcut in expression,
yet covering a much wider
field than other texts.
There is a chapter
allotted in this book to
Nakshatra Gochara,
Vedhas, Latta etc.,
viz. chapter XXVI. These
are principal items in the
Sarvatobhadra-chakra
methodology. The mere fact
that a highly condensed
treatise as "Phala
Deepika" has allotted
half a chapter covering
most of the rules and
regulations of this chakra
illustrates the importance
attached to it by an
authority like
Mantreshwara. |
