I did two presentations at the Kashi Jyotish Conference 2023. Click on continue reading to directly access my talks. The first talk aims to introduce the concept of atma and bondage philosophically while we also look for spirituality in horoscopes by examining the the 9th and 12th house before arriving at examples to determine our unique path (dharma devata and Ishta). The second talk aims to elaborate the meaning of liberation (moksha/mukti) while examining the suitability of four paths to freedom by looking at the Atma Karaka and its relationship to the Chara Karakas in navamsa in horoscopes of spiritual persons as well in some practical examples of statesman to see what the destiny beholds.
The talk aims to look at the position of the Moon in the horoscope and observe the qualities (gunas) that influence the mental complex by analysing the jala trikona of 4,8 and 12 houses thereby drawing conclusions on the emotional intelligence of an individual. A balanced mind helps to deal with uncertainty and change and enables us to successfully transit from the old to the new. I will also draw on my learnings from Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads to describe the gunas.
Karma Tara is the 10th Nakshatra from the Janma Tara and shows the real calling of a person, it can give us the throne if we are blessed. Through this talk I have examined examples to show how planets in karma tara, the lord and the devata of Karma Tara influence our choice in career or how they sometimes force a change of direction.