Samhita Jyotish is the part of Vedic astrology that studies natural, social, and geographical phenomena on a broad scale. It is a practical and collective approach to astrology, used to predict the welfare and events of society, country, and the world.
The word "Samhita" means "collection" or "group," and Samhita Jyotish mainly analyzes events such as weather, earthquakes, wars, politics, epidemics, economic conditions, and natural disasters.
Main Topics of Samhita Jyotish
Samhita Jyotish studies many aspects related to society and the earth, such as:
Natural Disasters
Prediction of events such as earthquakes, storms, floods, droughts, volcanic eruptions.
Determining the time and effect of these disasters based on the position of planets and constellations.
Meteorology
Forecasting rainfall, summer, winter, and monsoon.
Useful for agriculture, crop production, and food security.
Political and Social Events
Prediction of political stability in the country, war, rebellion, and other social upheavals.
It predicts how the planets and constellations will impact the society and the nation.
Economic Prediction
Economic growth or recession, business fluctuations, and market trends.
The impact of planets on the prosperity and economic condition of the country.
Epidemics and Health Crises
Prediction of epidemics, diseases, and large-scale health crises in society.
Remedies and solutions are suggested based on the position of planets.
Importance of Travel and Directions
Determination of Dishashool, auspicious and inauspicious time for travel.
Foreign travel and business guidance.
Gem and Vastu Study
Solution of problems related to gems and Vastu.
Land and house condition analysis.
Main pillars of Samhita Jyotish
Position of planets and constellations
Study of Navgrahas (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu) and 27 constellations.
Effects of solar and lunar eclipses in particular.
Gochara (Current position of planets)
Study of planetary positions at present time and their effect on society.
Surya Siddhanta and Astronomical calculations
Surya Siddhanta and astronomical phenomena are used for prediction of natural and social events.
Effects of direction and time
Analysis of directions: different significance of north, south, east, west.
Determination of auspicious and inauspicious times according to day, date, constellation, and yoga.
Chaturmas and Ayanas
Divisions of the year, such as Uttarayan (Sun facing north), Dakshinayan (Sun facing south), and their effects.
Importance of Planets in Samhita Jyotish
Sun: Factor in natural events and changes in weather.
Moon: Effect on tides, rainfall and mental state.
Mars: Wars, upheavals and earthquakes.
Saturn: Slow events, sufferings and changes.
Rahu-Ketu: Shadow planets, which are considered to be factors of sudden and unexpected events.
Solutions in Samhita Jyotish
Samhita Jyotish not only predicts events but also suggests solutions to problems.
- Yajnas and Anushthans To reduce natural calamities and social problems.
- Donations and Pujas for planetary defects removal.
- Gems and Yantras for enhancing the auspicious effects of planets.
- Mantra Japa for resolving specific problems.
Texts of Samhita Jyotish
Many ancient texts have been written on Samhita Jyotish, some of the prominent ones are:
- Brihat Samhita (Varahamihir): The most famous text of Samhita Jyotish. It contains detailed descriptions of weather, eclipses, Vastu, and natural calamities.
- Bhavisya Purana: Description of future events and their signs.
- Jyotish Samhita: Study of social and astronomical events.
Samhita Jyotish focuses on major events related to society and nature. It gives a broad perspective and is useful in both personal and social life.
