Code No.

78/91/1-1
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POTTI SREERAMULU TELUGU UNIVERSITY
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M.A. JYOTHISHAM FIRST YEAR ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS - OCTOBER, 2008
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PAPER - 1 : History of Astrology
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Time : 3 Hrs. Marks : 100
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Answer any FOUR of the following questions
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"Astrology is a Science" - Establish with the relevant reasons.
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Write salient features of "BRIHATSAMHITA".
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Explain about the books (writes) of Bhaskara-II.
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Discuss the mutual relationship between Astronomy and Astrology.
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Write about the Progressed Horoscope and discuss about its method of study.
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Write in detail about Mundane Astrology with examples.
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Answer any FOUR of the following questions
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Explain about the Pancha Skandhas.
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Write about the History of the Solar Family.
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Explain about Pravarthakas (Preachers) of Astrology.
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Describe the speciality of "RIKJYOTISHAM".
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Explain the Evolution and Development of Western Astrology.
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Write short notes on any TWO of the following.
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a) Arya Bhatta-I b) Prithu Yasassu
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c) Jinendra Mala d) Theory of Karma
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Code No.78/91/1-2
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M.A. JYOTHISHAM FIRST YEAR ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS - OCTOBER, 2008
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PAPER - 2 : Fundamentals of Astrology
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Time : 3 Hrs. Marks : 100
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Answer any FOUR of the following questions
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What is Mundane Astrology (Desa Gocharam) and explain its uses? How do you
determine the Nine headers (Nava Nayakas).
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Explain the methods of House Division and their necessity.
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Explain - what is Ayanansa and different views on Ayanansa.
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Enumerate the Shodasa (16) groups and their importance.
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Explain the method of annual predictions according to the transit of planets from the
birth chart.
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From the following Lagna (Ascendant) and Planetary positions given in signs,
Degrees and Minutes, prepare the Birth Chart and Navamsa Chart.
S-D-M S-D-M S-D-M
Lagna 3-0-24 Mars 7-28-13 Venus 6-9-27
Sun 5-13-29 Mercury 5-17-35 Saturn 5-23-27
Moon 9-22-29 Jupiter 0-27-13 Rahu 9-25-54
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Answer any FOUR of the following questions
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Explain the planetary aspects and their effects on the planets and the Houses
(Bhavas).
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Explain the need for Latitudes and Longitudes for preparing a Horoscope.
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Compare and Contrast Solar System and Lunar system of Time measurement.
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Explain the planetary Deepta-wise Avasthas (positions) and their uses.
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Explain the exaltasion and debilitation along with the highest exaltation and deepest
debilitation points of the planets.
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Write short note on any TWO of the following:
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Bhava Middle Drekkana
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Moola Trikona Zero year of Ayanansa
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Code No.78/91/1-3
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POTTI SREERAMULU TELUGU UNIVERSITY
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M.A. JYOTHISHAM FIRST YEAR ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS - OCTOBER, 2008
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PAPER - 3 : Predictive Astrology
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Time : 3 Hrs. Marks : 100
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Answer any FOUR of the following questions
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Explain about significance of Sun (Ravi), Jupiter (Guru) and Venus (Sukra) planets
and also explain about salient significance (karakathwas).
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Write about benefic yogas of bhavas and its bhava karakas.
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Write about significance of Aries (Mesha)- Capricorn (Makara), Scorpio (Vrichika) -
Acquarius (Kumbha).
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Explain about Mars (Kuja) and Sagattarius (Dhanus) significance in Western
Astrology.
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Write on benefic planets (Subha grahas) and Yoga karaka planets (grahas) for
each Ascendants (Lagnas).
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Explain in detail about the Disease significance or indications of Mercury (Budha)
and Saturn (Sani).
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Answer any FOUR of the following questions
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Write about the difference between Sign significance (Rasi) and Bhava significance
with an example.
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What type of results will be given if a planet in a Sign (Rasi), a planet in a Bhava.
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If the difference occurs in Sign (Rasi) and Bhava planets, which will be taken into
account.
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How many ways the horoscope results (Phalas) can be determined.
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Explain about Kheme Durma Yoga and its Bhangas with the difference of opinion on
this.
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Explain the Ruchaka Mahapurusha Yoga and its results.
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Code No.78/91/1-4
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M.A. JYOTHISHAM FIRST YEAR ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS - OCTOBER, 2008
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PAPER - 4 : Vasthu Sastra
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Time : 3 Hrs. Marks : 100
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Answer any FOUR of the following questions
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Explain the importance of "Nama Nakshthra" and also explain how it can be
ascertained.
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Correlating the meaning of Vaastu, explain why the site (Bhoomi) is considered very
important.
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Explain different shapes of the site with their suitability.
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Explain the method of construction of the Sodasa Sala and also explain about the
results.
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What are the sufferings (Vedhas), explain any five of them.
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Explain the methods of orientation, the importance of 'Exact East' (Suddapraaci).
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Answer any FOUR of the following questions
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On what important formulae (Moola Sastra) the Vastu is based - Explain.
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Write an essay on Kettle drum (Panavakara) shaped site with suitable example.
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Discuss the methods of obtaining the total surface area of the site/ house.
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Explain the characteristics of Gnoman? Narrate the trees that are suitable.
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What is the relation between Vaastu Purusha and movement of Sun.
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What are 'Kalasa Chakrasudhi", Vrishabha Chakra Sudhi - Explain.
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