Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University

University established by State Government of Maharashtra and

UGC Recognized u/s 2f and 12B

Ramtek Office : Administrative Building, Mauda Road, Ramtek - 441106, Dist. Nagpur

Nagpur Office: 05th Floor, NIT Commercial Complex, Near Morebhavan, Sitabuldi, Nagpur 44001

B.A. VEDANG JYOTISH

Annual System
Course Curriculum (Syllabus)
Approved by the Academic Council Meeting No.
(2018- 19 Onwards)

Name of the Course B.A. Vedang Jyotish

Name of the Faculty Faculty of Ancient Indian Sciences and Humanities
Examination Type Yearly(Annual Pattern)
Course Duration 03 Years
Eligibility HSSC (+2) Or Its equivalent

Name of the Course B.A. Vedang Jyotish

Name of the Faculty Faculty of Ancient Indian Sciences and Humanities
Examination Type Yearly (Annual Pattern)
Course Duration 03 years
Eligibility HSSC (+2) OR Its Equivalent

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 Name of the Course B.A. Vedang Jyotish
Name of the Faculty Faculty of Ancient Indian Sciences and Humanities
Examination Type Yearly (Annual Pattern)
Course Duration 03 Years
Total Credits NOT APPLICABLE
Eligibility HSSC (+2) OR Its Equivalent

First Year
Internal Theory Subject Total No. Credits
(Viva/Oral / (in case of joint (if Credit
Test/ Sessional passing) System is
Paper No. Paper Title etc.) applicable)
A B A+B
Max Passing Max Passing Max Passing

1 Sanskrit 20 7 80 28 100 35 N.A

2 Panchang 20 7 80 28 100 35 N.A

3 Hora 20 7 80 28 100 35 N.A

4 Siddhanta 20 7 80 28 100 35 N.A

5 Prashna 20 7 80 28 100 35 N.A

Final Total 100 35 400 140 500 175 N.A

Second year
Internal Theory Subject Total No. Credits
(Viva/Oral / (in case of joint (if Credit
Test/ Sessional passing) System is
Paper No. Paper Title etc.) applicable)
A B A+B
Max Passing Max Max Passing Max

1 Sanskrit-2 20 7 80 28 100 35 N.A

2 Muhurt 20 7 80 28 100 35 N.A

3 Jatak 20 7 80 28 100 35 N.A

4 Jyotirganit 20 7 80 28 100 35 N.A

5 Samhita 20 7 80 28 100 35 N.A

Final Total 100 35 400 140 500 175 N.A

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Third year

Internal Theory Subject Total No.

(Viva/Oral / (in case of joint Credits
Test/ Sessional passing) (if Credit
Paper No. Paper Title etc.) System is
A B A+B applicable
Max Passing Max Passing Max Passing )

1 Sanskrit-3 20 7 80 28 100 35 N.A

2 Vivah vivek 20 7 80 28 100 35 N.A

3 Grahyog 20 7 80 28 100 35 N.A

4 Khagol 20 7 80 28 100 35 N.A

5 Itihas 20 7 80 28 100 35 N.A

Final Total 100 35 400 140 500 175 N.A

Internal Assessment - 20% for each course. 20 Marks

Sr. Particulars Marks

No.

1 One periodical class test 10 Marks

2 Seminar’s, Objective Tests, Assignments 05 Marks

3 Active participation in the class, Interaction, overall conduct. 05 Marks

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 PROGRAMME – B.A. VEDANG JYOTISH
(Annual Scheme, Pattern- 80:20)
(2019-20 Onwards)
First Year
Paper I - Sanskrit
Paper II - Panchanga
Paper III - Hora
Paper IV - Siddhanta
Paper V - Prashna
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Paper I – Sanskrit (Theory- 80 + Internal: 20 = 100 Marks)

Study of Jyotish Classic Jatak Tatwa by Daivajnya Mahadev Pathak. Word by word
study focussed on the Sanskrit language with a view to understand the Shloka
( Panktadhyayan) 80 Marks

Contents
Prathama Viveka ( Tanu Bhava Vichara)
Dwitiya Viveka (Dhana Bhava Vichara)
Trutiya Viveka (Sahaja Bhava Vichara)
Chaturthaa Viveka (Sukha Bhava Vichara)
Panchama Viveka (Santana Vichara)
Shashtha Viveka (Roga-Shatru Bhava Vichara)
Saptama Viveka ( Kalatra Bhava Vichara)
Ashtama Viveka (Ayusha Bhava Vichara)
Navama Viveka (Dharma Bhava Vichara)
Dashama Viveka (Karma Bhava Vichara)
Ekadasha Viveka (Aaya Bhava Vichara)
DwadashaViveka ( Vyaya Bhava Vichara)

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Reccomended Text:Jatak Tatwam of Mahadeva Pathak, Edited by Pandit Harishankar

Pathak,Chaukhamba Prakashan,Varanasi.
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Paper II – Panchanga (Theory : 80 + Internal 20 =100)
Shastra Pravesh- A brief Introduction to Vedas & Vedangas, Jyotish as Vedanga, Significance
of Jyotish as Vedanga, Jyotish as Triskandha, Defination of Siddhanta-Samhita & Hora in
brief.

Tithi – Concept in brief- Names, Lords (Adhipati), Division of Nanda Bhadra Jaya Rikta Purna
, Adhi tithi, Kshaya Tithi, Shubha & Ashubha Tithi.

Vara - Concept in brief- Names, Vaarakram, Relation of Grahakaksha and Vara Shubha &
Ashubha Vara.

Nakshatra- Concept in brief- Names, Lords(Adhipati), Shubha & Ashubha Nakshtra,

Dhruvadi Samjnya,Ugradi Samjnya, Nakshtra Charana Vibhaga ( Ashwini Bharani Krittika
Padam Mesha....) Nakshatra Charanakshar concept (Chu Che Cho La....)

Yoga- Concept in brief- Names,Shubha & Ashubha Vichar.

Karana- Concept in brief- Names, Chara & Sthira Karana, Shubha & Ashubha Vichar.

Kala Vibhag - Brahma Mana, Devamaana, Mahayuga Mana, Chaturyuga Mana, Manvantara,
Concept of 60 Samvatsara, Ayana ,Rutu, Maasa(SauraMasa, Chandra Masa. Adhik Masa,
Kshay Masa) Paksha, Dina, Muhurta (30 Muhurtas of the day), Ghati, Vighati, Praana, Truti,
Renu,Lava, leeksha.

Era- Yudhishtira (Kaliyugabda) Vikrama samvat, Shalivahana Shaka, Phasali , Hijari, Bengali
& Christ era.

Tara-bala - Calculation of TaraBala & its use in brief.

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Reference :
Muhurta Ganapati,Muralidhar Chaturvedi,Motilal Banarsidas,Delhi.
Muhurta Chintamani,Chaukhamba Prakashan,Varanasi.
Surya Siddhanta,Ramachandra Pandey, Chaukhamba Prakashan, Varanasi.
Jataka Parijata,Gopesh Kumar Ojha,Motilal Banarsidas,New Delhi
Brihat Avakahada Chakram,Kedardatta Joshi,Motilal Banarsidas,Delhi.
Jyotisha Ratnamala,Sitaram Jha,Chaukhamba Vidyabhavan,Varanasi.
Jyotisha Sarvasva,Sureshchandra Mishra,Ranjan Pablications, New delhi.
Panchangachi olakh,Rajandekar, Nagpur.
Jyotish Sobati.Wasudevanand Prakashan,Mumbai.
All Panchagas (Almanac) of Maharashtra.
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Paper III – Hora (Theory - 80 + Internal: 20=100 Marks)

Chapter I - The Creation

Chapter II - Description of incarnations of the Lord
Chapter III - Graha Characters and Descriptions.
Chapter IV - Zodiacal Signs described.
Chapter V - Planetary Positions
Chapter VI - Special Lagnas
Chapter VII - The Sixteen (Shodasha Varga) divisions of a Rashi
Chapter VIII - Divisional Considerations.

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Reccomended text: Bruhat Parashara Hora Shastra

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Paper IV – Siddhanta (Theory - 80 + Internal : 20 = 100Marks)

KaalParibhasha - Navavidha Kalamana-
(Brahma,Divya,Pitru,Prajapatya,Guru,Saura,Savana,Chandra,Nakshtra)
Praman Kaal, Sthanik Kaal, Dinamaan,
Suryoday &Suryasta Sadhan, Panchang Sadhan( Mathematical Calculation of Tithi,Nakshtra,
Yoga,karana)Lagna Sadhan (Palabha –Saampatik kal), Nava-Graha Spashtikaran, Vakri –
Maargi sadhan, Bhukta-Bhogya Prakar, Lankodaya-Palabha-Charakhanda-Swodaya Parichay,
Akshamsa Sadhan,Rekhamsa Sadhan.
Ayanamsha, Sayan-Nirayan Vichar
Vimshottari Dasha-Antardasha Sadhan, Ashtottari Dasha-Antardasha Sadhan

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Note: Calculation and examples are part of Internal Assessment. Students should practice
examples under the supervision of concerned subject teacher.
Calculator, Panchang & other related books are not allowed in Theory Exam hall.
Information provided in question Paper will be self sufficient.

Reference Books:
Suryasiddhanta-Ramachandara Pandey, Chaukhambha Publications, Varanasi.
Bharatiya Kundali Vidnyan, Mithalal Ozha, Chaukhamba Publications, Varanasi.
Jyotisha Sobati, wasudevanad Prakashan,Dombivili.
Kalaganana,Mohan Apte, Rajhansa Prakashan, Pune.
Ganit Shastra, Yogesh Kumar Bansal, Bharatiya Prachya evam sanatan Vijnyan sansthan, New delhi
Rajandekar Panchang, Date Panchanga,Solapur, Grahadrushti panchanga, Nagpur
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Paper V – Prashna (Theory - 80 + Internal : 20 = 100Marks)

Chapter I to X (First 10 Chapters) of Prashna Marga

Internal 20 Marks

Recommended Text:

Prashna Marga , BV Raman, Motilal banarsidas, New delhi.

Prashna Marga (Hindi),ed- Jagannath Bhasin, Ranjan Pablications, New Delhi.

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 PROGRAMME – B.A. VEDANG JYOTISH
(Annual Scheme, Pattern- 80:20)
Second Year
Paper VI - Sanskrit -2
Paper VII - Muhurt
Paper VIII - Jatak
Paper IX - Jyotirganit
Paper X - Samhita
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Paper VI – Sanskrit - 2 (Theory- 80 + Internal: 20 = 100 Marks)

Study of Jyotish Text Laghujatakam by Varahamihira. Word by word study focussed on

the Sanskrit language with a view to understand the Shloka
( Panktadhyayan) 80 Marks

Rashibala Adhyay, Grahabala Adhyay, Grahamaitri Vichara Adhyay,

Grahaswaroopa Adhyay, Arisht Adhyaya, Arishtabhanga Adhyay,
Ayurdaya Adhyay, Prakirna Adhyay - Rashiphala Nirupanam- Ashrayayog Nirupanam,
Nabhasyoga Adhyay

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Reccomended Text: Laghujatakam of Varahamihira

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Paper VII – Muhurt (Theory- 80 + Internal: 20 = 100 Marks)

Theory 80 Marks

Mangalacharan, Shastra Nirupan, Tithi swami, Tithi krutyani , Tithi Saphala Sandnya,
Krakachadi yoga, Dagdhadi yog , Tithi-Vaar- Nakshatraj yog, Concept of Shunya tithi, Shunya
Nakshatra, Shunya Raashi, Bhadra vichar, Sinha- Makarastha Guru, Vaarpravritti,

Lords of Nakshatras, Dhruvadi Nakshatra, Adho-Urdhva Mukh Nakshatra , Vastra dharan-

kshalan Muahurt , Aushadh sevan Muhurt, Tripushkar yog, Dwipushakar Yog, Abhukta
moola

Sanskaras- Garbhadhan Sanskar, Namakaran sanskar, Jaatkarma Sanskar, Sadanta janma,

Annaprashan sanskar, karnavedha samskar, Chudakaran Sanskar, Upanayan Sanskar,
samavartan sanskar

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Reccomended Text: Muhurt Chintamani of Ramdaivadnya

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Paper VIII – Jatak (Theory- 80 + Internal: 20 = 100 Marks)
80 Marks
Arishtavivechana Adhyay, Arishtabhanga Adhyay, Bhavavivechana Adhyay
Tanubhavaphala Adhyay Dhanabhavaphala Adhyay, Sahajbhavaphala Adhyay
Sukhabhavaphala Adhyay, Sutabhavaphala Adhyay, Rogadibhavphala Adhyay
Jaayaa bhavaphala Adhyay, Aayubhavaphala Adhyay, Bhagyabhavphala Adhyay
Karmabhavaphala Adhyay, Aayabhavaphala Adhyay, Vyayabhavaphala Adhyay

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Recommended Text: Bruhadparashar Horashastra

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Paper IX – Jyotirganit (Theory- 80 + Internal: 20 = 100 Marks

Theory 80 Marks

Dasham lagna sadhan,Sasandhi bhaav sadhan,

Preparation of various astrological charts of foreign locations
Time conversion of Countries
Conversion of Indian standard time into the time of other countries
Kundali calculations of foreign Charts
Deshantar Sadhan, Dinmaan Sadhan, Tithyadi Sadhan
Charsadhan of Foreign countries, Panchang sadhan of foreign countries
Grahasadhan of foreign countries
Akshamsha, Rekhamsha-Palabha-Charakhand-Lankoday-Swoday Sadhan
Introduction to various calenders, Ancient chronology
Introduction to ancient prominent chronologies, Roman, Julian, Gregorian, British, Muslim.

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Note: Calculation and examples are part of Internal Assessment. Students should practice examples
under the supervision of concerned subject teacher.
Calculator, Panchang & other related books are not allowed in Theory Exam hall.
Information provided in question Paper will be self sufficient.
Reference Books:
Bharatiya Kundali Vidnyan, Mithalal Ozha, Chaukhamba Publications, Varanasi.
Jyotisha Sobati, wasudevanad Prakashan,Dombivili.
Kalaganana, Mohan Apte, Rajhansa Prakashan, Pune.
Ganit Shastra, Yogesh Kumar Bansal, Bharatiya Prachya evam sanatan Vijnyan sansthan, New delhi
All Panchangas (Almanac) Published in Maharashtra.

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Paper X – Samhita (Theory- 80 + Internal: 20 = 100 Marks)
Theory 80 Marks
Granth prayojan, Daivadnya Lakshan , Nakshastra Suchak Ninda
Shubhshubh Nakshstra gaman of Chandra, Dashavidha Sansthan of Chandra
Concept of eclipse,, Reasons behind Eclipse, Dasha Gras, Dasha Moksha, Grahanphala as maas
& raashi
Panchamukh Vichar of Mangal, Saptavidh Gati of Budha
Pancha samvastsaratmak yug sankalpana, Dwadash Yugadhipati , Bhruhaspati bimb lakshan
Vithi Vichaar, six mandalas of Shukra, , Saptarshi dik sansthan lakshan, Saptharshi sansthan
lakshan
Megh Garbhalakshana Adhyay, Garbhadharana Adhyay, Pravarshana Adhyay,Sasya Jatak
Adhyay, Vastuvidya Adhyay

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Reccomended Text: Bruhat Samhita by Varahamihira

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 PROGRAMME – B.A. VEDANG JYOTISH
(Annual Scheme, Pattern- 80:20)
Third Year

Paper XI - Sanskrit-3
Paper XII - Vivaah Vivek
Paper XIII - Grahayog
Paper XIV - Khagol
Paper XV - Itihas
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Paper XI – Sanskrit -3 (Theory- 80 + Internal: 20 = 100 Marks)

Word by word study focussed on the Sanskrit language with a view to understand the
Shloka ( Panktadhyayan) 80 Marks

Text –Laghuparashari ( Complete)

Text – Shatpanchashika (complete)
Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Reccomended Text: Laghuparashari & Shatpanchashika by Pruthu yasha

Paper XII – Vivaah Vivek (Theory- 80 + Internal: 20 = 100 Marks)

Theory 80 Marks
Vivaah prakar, vaidhavya yog, vivah bhang yog, kumbha vivah, Ashta kuta Vichar- Varna,
Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Grahamaitri, Ganamaitri, Bhakut & Naadi. Vivaah muhurt dosh,
Panchshalaka vedh, sapta shalaka vedh, Trijyeshtha Dosha, Kuja dosha , Godhuli Muhurt
Vadhupravesh Muhurt, Pitradi gruha niwas vishesh
Dwiragaman muhurt, Sammukh Shukra Dosha, Prati Shukra apvaad, Shukrast dosha apvaad,
Gotra anusar Apvaad
Yatradhikari Vichar, Tithi nakshatra shuddhi, Vaar- nakshatra- disha shool, Ghaat chakra,
Sarvatobhadradi Gruha vichar,Chatushashtipadi & ekashitipadi vastu vinyas, Bhoomi lakshan,
Shalya, Bhumi pariksha, Gruhaswami kartavya

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Reccomended Text: Muhurt Chintamani of Ram Daivadnya

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Paper XIII – Grahayog (Theory- 80 + Internal: 20 = 100 Marks)

Theory 80 Marks

Bhavadhishphala Adhyay, Dhumadyaprakashgrah Adhyay, Aarudhpada Adhyay

Upapadphala Adhyay, Karaka Adhyay, Yoga Adhyay, Nabhasayogaphala Adhyay
Bahuvidhyoga Adhyay, Chandrayoga Adhyay, Raviyoga Adhyay, Grahavasthaphala Adhyay

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Reccomended Text: Bruhadparashar Horashastra by Parashar

Paper XIV – Khagoal (Theory - 80 + Internal : 20=100 Marks)

Theory 80 Marks

Vrutta (Circle), Gol (Sphere), Mahad Vrutta, Laghu Vrutta,Bhugol, Graha Kaksha Vrutta,
Swasthan (Swadesh), Khaswastik (Khamadhya), Dhruva&Dhruvsthan,Yamyottaravrutta,
Kshitij Vrutta, Samasthan, Poorvapara Vrutta, Poorvapara swastik Konasthan, Konavrutta,
Nadi Vrutta (Vishuav Vrutta), Nirakshadesh, Lanka-Rekhadesh, Niraksha khaswastik,
Unmandal vrutta

Kadambvrutta, Kranti-vrutta, Paramantara,Gol sandhi,Dwadasha Rashi, Ayanvrutta,

Vimandala, Pata- sampata, Rahu-Ketu, Drigmandal, Unnatamsh, Natamsh,Shanku, Drigjya,
Digamsh, Digjya, UdayLagna- Chaturth-Saptam – Dasham - Lagna, Drikshapa vrutta,
Vitribha Lagna, Driggati, Dujya

Ahoratra, Natonnata Ghati (Kala) Dinardha, Kujya, Charajya , Agrachap, Krantichap,

Akshamsha,Lambamsha, Grahasthana, Shara, (e/;e Li"V) , Kranti, (madhyama, spashta),
Vishuvamsha, Kshetramsha, Rashyodaya, (Ashu), Valana (Ayan, Akshya, Spast), Lamban,
(Drig-sphuta), Nati, Drikkarma

Vedhashala Prayojan, Maharaja Jaysingh

Introduction to chakrayantra, Raam yantram, Digansh Yantram, Jayprakash Yantram,
Shashthansh Yantram,Nadivalay yantram,Digansh Yantram, Yantraraaj, Dhruvadarshak
yantram

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Reccomended text:
Gol paribhasha Ganit Shastra
Vedhashalavaibhavam by Vinodkumar Sharma
Bharatiya Yantralaya Vedhashala, Gokulchandra Bhavan
Prastara vedhashala, Bhaskara Sharma Shrotriya, Hansa Prakashan

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Paper XV – Itihaas (Theory- 80 + Internal: 20 = 100 Marks)

Study of History of Bharatiya Jyotishshastra

80 Marks
Contents
Vishvotpatti,Vishwasanstha, Pruthvi- antariksha- Dyau sthan, Ayan- Rutu-Maas-Din
Ruk-Yajurvedang jyotishkaal, Atharva jyotish, Kalpa sutre, Nirukta,
Smruti Mahabharat, Mahabharat Kal, Pandav- kaal
Shatpath bramhan kal, Kruttikadi- Margashirshadi Kalganana, Rohinishakat bhed &
Grahadnyan Prachin Siddhant panchak, Dainik Gati of Earth,
Spashtagati-sthiti, Muhurta-Granth, Jatak Granth, Parashari, Jaiminisutra, Bhruugu-Samhita,
Prashna, Tajik,Ramal.

Jyotishacharya Parichay – Aryabhata, Varahamihir, Bramhagupt, Lalla, Ganeshdaivadnya,

Bhaskaracharya, Rama Daivadnya,

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Reccomended Text: Bharatiya Jyotishshstra ka Itihaas by Nemichand Shastri

Bharatiya Jyotishastra by S.B. Dikshit

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