Vedic Books From: The American Federation of Astrologers

In the late 1980's, Bob Cooper, head of the AFA, expanded into Vedic books. He found himself a supplier, he bought a large amount of stock. But for unknown reasons, his project failed. He found few buyers. One reason might have been the rather high prices he charged, presumably the result of the high prices he paid. But, nothing if not dogged, he carried the stock in his annual catalog. Year after year. At various times he got more stock.

I asked, more than once, if they would sell these books to me at reduced prices, but they refused. I declined to buy at the AFA's inflated prices, as I would only end up with the same high prices & the same few sales. (Example: The AFA's Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra, the two volume translation by Santhanam, sold for $110.00. The superior 2 volume Sharma translation is $60.00.) This was the situation up to Mr. Cooper's retirement in Spring of 2007.

Since then the AFA has been under new management. They have been digging out from 35-ish years of Cooper, if only to assert their own identities, which is their right. The money that Cooper spent for Vedic stock is not money that they have to justify. Instead, they are cleaning house. They were eager to give me this stock, to see what I could do with it.

And I am happy to present these books to you. As one would expect, the books are dated. Some are earlier editions of books I've stocked for a long time, or books that are scuffed & cannot be sold as new. Some of the others have gone out of print & these are the last remaining copies.

When stock is exhausted, these books will be deleted from this site. Until then, enjoy!

	THE ASTROLOGICAL MIRROR, bigger edition - B.S. Rao, $5.00 Comment: A compendium of common formulas for daily life. Ie, good & bad lunar days, good days (ie, nakshatras) for the first feeding of a small child, good days/nakshatras for ceremony, good days for marriage, etc. Electional astrology for the masses. The Astrological Office, 72 + 16 + 8 pages = 96. Fourth edition, printed: 1983. First published in 1937.

	THE ROYAL HOROSCOPES - B.S. Rao, $8.00 Contents: Preface Introduction Royal Horoscopes: Sree Rama; Harischandra; Ravana; Sri Krishna; Sudraka Maharaja; Adi Senkaracharya; Mahomed; Hyder Ali, Sultan of Mysore; Tippu, Sultan of Mysore; Peshwa Baji Row of Poona; Saraboji, Maharaja of Tanjore; Krishna Raja Wodeyar III, Maharaja of Mysore; Queen Victoria; Rama Varma, Maharaja of Travancore Edward VIII, King of England; Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria; Mutsu Hitto Micado, Emperor of Japan; Carman Sylva, Queen of Romania; The Raja of Coorg; Queen Alexandra, wife of Edward VII; Nrisimha Bharati Swami, Jagdad Guru of Sringeri; ;King George V of England Kaiser Wilhelm, Emperor of Germany; Mahaboob Khan, Nizam of Hyderabad; Chamaraja Wodeyar, Maharaja of Mysore; Maharaja of Travancore; King of Denmark; Nicholas II, Czar of Russia; Queen Mary, wife of George V; Victor Emanuel, King of Italy; King Haakon of Norway; King of Sweden Edward, Prince of Wales; Maharani, Regent of Mysore; King George of Greece; Alphonso XIII, King of Spain; Krishna Wodeyar IV, Maharaja of Mysore; King of Portugal; Queen Wilhelmina of Holland; Maharani of Indore; Chandrasekara Bharati, Jagdad Guru of Sringeri; Maharaja of Benarese Sivaganga Swami; Sriranga Devarayalu, Raja of Anagondi; Raja of Pedda Kimidi; Raja of Pittapur; Eliya Raja of Travancore; Raja Pratep Singh of Pratapaghar; Mir Ghulam Ali Khan, Nawab of Banganpalli; Maharaja of Dharbhanga, Lord Cuzon, Viceroy of India; Jaya Chamaraja Wodeyar, son of Yuvaraja of Mysore; B. Suryanarain Row, the author Concluding remarks; Horoscope for the time this work was completed [Appendix:] Prophet Mahamud; Jesus Christ; Sri Thyagaraja; Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa; Sri Gautam Buddha; Alexander the Great; Rabindranath Tagore; Bangalore Suryanarain Rao; Subhash Chandra Bose Prayer to God Comment: This book was originally published in 1921 & looks to be a comprehensive survey of the world's royal houses as of that date, with particular emphasis on Indian royalty. Of note, the author's own horoscope is given twice, once on pgs. 90-92, where he is known as B. Suryanarain Row & the planets are given in their English names, and again on pgs 109-110, where his name is given as Bangalore Suryanarain Rao, and where the same chart is printed, using Hindi names for the planets. On pgs. 101-103 is the horoscope of Jesus Christ, for December 25, 7 BC, data as found in the 1937 American Journal of Astrology, as supplied by Cyril Fagan. As this was the same year in which B.S. Rao died, we may assign the 1937 edition - of which this is a copy - to the work of his son, B.S. Chandran. Chandran is presumably B.V. Raman's father or uncle. Does anybody know? The Astrological Office, 118 pages. First printed 1921, this copy from the mid 1980's.

	RISKS & TRICKS IN ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS - K.N. Rao, $7.00 Contents: Dedication; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Clearly Visible Predictions: With experience astrologers begin to see at a glance the problem visible at the time of consultation. No short-cut should be adopted, but what is so clearly visible cannot be ignored; 2. Astrology for an artistic family: What are called Samskaras, for which there is no word in English, of a family where religion & art get fused into a family tradition can be seen in some families in India & in other countries. If the family horoscopes are seen individually & collectively, it yields a wealth of information & material for fine astrological research; 3. Risky predictions: No experienced astrologer can afford not to take risks. It is a risk sometimes with a less tried technique among so many rich ones in Hindu astrology or sometimes a prediction in an area where he has no rich experience. Yet such a risk must be taken for astrological self-development; 4. Interrelated destinies: It is the most complex, most baffling & most useful area in Hindu astrology where divisional horoscopes should be made use of to give helpful predictions to people who have no horoscopes of their own but have of their spouses, children or parents. Comment: These are articles the author wrote for the late R. Santhanam's Times of Astrology in the 1980's. Rao's notes under the chapter headings are illuminating. Vani Graphics, 119 pages. Printed: 2002. This book is new, except for a damaged cover.

	A TEXTBOOK OF VARSHAPHALA - K.S. Charak, $12.00 Contents: Preface to the 2nd edition; Preface to the 1st edition; List of illustrations; 1. Introduction; 2. General considerations; 3. Casting the annual chart; 4. The Muntha; 5. The Dasha system; 6. Of planetary strengths; 7. The lord of the year; 8. The tri-pataki chakra; 9. Planets in different houses; 10. The yogas; The sahams; 11. Analysis of different houses; 12. The maasa pravesha; 13. Summary; Index. Comment: Varshaphala, or Tajika, is the Vedic equivalent of the solar return, accomplished by use of 16 Tajika yogas. In Tajika, aspects, friends & enemies, masculine/feminine planets all differ from the classic norms of Parasara. Unique are the annual lords, the 16 yogas, certain sensitive points (sahams), the Muntha & the Tri-Pakaki Map. One of the best books of its kind in English, with many case studies. UMA Publications, 213 pages. Printed: 1993.

	HORA SHATAK, Basic concepts of predictive astrology - J.N. Bhasin, translated by G.S. Kapoor, $10.00 Contents: A tribute Introduction Elementary knowledge of astrology 1. Prayer 2. Special rules 3. Special concepts in respect of planets 4. Special effects of bhavas 5. Variety of yogas 6. Some examples of results of directional influences (dashas & antardashas) Comment: Originally written in Hindi. Ranjan, 172 pages. Printed: 1987.

	ASTROLOGY IN VEDAS - J.N. Bhasin, $10.00 Contents: Introduction 1. Planetary concordance 2. The astrological poetry of God 3. Vedas & the zodiac 4. Vedic names of planets 5. Relation of "symbology" to astrology 6. A prayer with clear astrological import 7. Sun: Its astrological import 8. Spiritual self & astrology 9. Role of Sun vis a vis science & astrology 10. Vedic traits of Moon 11. Vedic Moon & disease of "consumption" 12. Vedic Moon as significator of "longevity" 13. Moon's relation to the "nakshatras" 14. Vedic functions of Mars 15. Vedic Mercury: the Vishnu 16. Vedic mantra for Jupiter 17.Venus & the priciple of correspondence 18. Vedic mantra for propitiation of Saturn 19. A prayer to Rahu 20. Ketu as liberator in the Vedas 21. Astrological import of asterisms 22. Vedas & the conception of "houses" 23. Identity of the Vedic & the astrological ideal 24. Brahma, Vishnu & Mahesh in astrology Index Ranjan, 133 pages. Printed: 1984.

	ASTROLOGY IN MARRIAGE COUNSELING - M.C. Jain, $6.00 Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Man & his mate; 3. Psychology...Sex...Astrology; 4. Romance..Planets & you; 5. How to improve your love life; 6. The stars offer you a happy marriage; 7. What makes two people "click"?; 8. Retrograde Venus & Mars; 9. Hints for would-be brides; 10. Memo to marriage-minded males; 11. For brides only; 12. For bridegrooms only; 13. Marriage is a co-operative affair; 14. Can success in marriage be foretold?; 15. How astrology can help you avoid marriage pitfalls; 16. Surmounting adverse marriage aspects; 17. Should I get a divorce?; 18. Was that divorce necessary?; 19. Can your wife manage money?; 20. How thrifty is your wife?; 21. Wives in the pay line; 22. Marriage after 50. Comment: As I mentioned in my notes on the Jain, this book is unlikely to have been written by an Indian. Ranjan, 181 pages. Printed: 1985.

	YOUR DESTINY IN THUMB - R.G. Rao, $4.00 Contents: Preface; 1. The types of the thumb; 2. The different parts of the thumb whirls; 3. The ascendants 0 to 11, i.e., Aries to Pisces; 4. The secret signs of the thumb whirls & conches; 5. The different signs found on the fingers; 6. The vertical & the horizontal lines of the thumb with their names; 7. The individual life readings taking few thumbs as examples. With many illustrations. Comment: Properly read, thumbs are powerful indicators of the individual who possesses them. Note also that your left & right thumbs may well not be mirrors of each other. A most interesting book. Ranjan, 124 pages, hardcover. Printed: 1983.

	JYOTISH VIMAL, Astro Quarterly English Bulletin of Jyotish Vimal Research Club, vol. 1 no. 2, $3.00 Contents: 1. Letter by B.V. Raman ("congrats on your new mag, etc.") 2. Membership forum 3. Message: DR Gopendu Mukhopadhyay 4. Appeal 5. Letters to Hony, Chief editor 6. Editorial 7. Our house construction - when? 8. Spiritual aspects of Jupiter: Sukracharya 9. Upanishad: Dr. Viswanath Devasarama 10. Planets & ailments: Prof. Nemai Banerjee 11. Earology & its purpose: JK Karmakar 12. Quarterly forecast: Dr. T.S. Muthukrisham 13. Share, etc.: Prof. Amiya Kr. Mitra Comment: The second issue of this small magazine. Wonder if it survived? Sri Dilip Kumar Roy, 35 pages. Printed: 1990.

	JYOTISH VIMAL, Astro Quarterly English Bulletin of Jyotish Vimal Research Club, vol. 1 no. 4, $3.00 Contents: Editorial Membership form Constellation: Prof. Dr. Michiracharya Letter to Hony, Chief editor Financial: Sukracharya Earology: J.K. Karmaker Forecast: Dr. T.S. Muthukrishnan Marriage prospects: T.S. Muthukrishnan Horoscope: Bratindra Nath Mitra Planetary ashtakavarga & sarvathtakavarga: Dr. R.P. Varma Comment: By issue 4, there were 10 fewer pages than issue 2. In this issue, Ad rates, on pg. 18. For the back cover, 1000 rupees. I don't know the exchange rate, but on page 2, lifetime membership can be had for 1000 rupees, or $500 US money. There are two small ads in this issue. Sri Dilip Kumar Roy, 26 pages. Printed: 1990.

	JYOTISH VIMAL, Astro Quarterly English Bulletin of Jyotish Vimal Research Club, vol. 7 no. 1-2, $3.00 Contents: Gurukripahi Kevalam The mystery of the divine science of astrology Poetic talent & astrological combinations Tell me the exact time of birth A journey through psychic experiences "Kula-devata": The secret of astro-genetic development Love & marriage Origin of astrology How the year 1996 will effect you Nature & human being Comment: After six years, the magazine has become successful. There are some 28 local advertisers (all from Calcutta), ranging from private citizens (astrologers?) to electric companies, wood carvers, jewelers, diners, travel agents, tailors, etc. Sounds like they found a good ad rep. Sri Dilip Kumar Roy, 50 pages. Printed: 1996.

	NEW HORIZONS IN ASTROLOGY - M.S. Sitharamiah, $10.00 Contents: Foreward by B.V. Raman Preface, by the author About the author Bibliography Dimensions of astrological research Institutionalizing astrological research Looking ahead in astrology Stray thoughts on astrology Balancing factors in predictions Rhythms in Hindu astrology A peep in to yogas Ranjan, 136 pages, hardcover. Printed: 1985.

	NADI SYSTEM OF PREDICTION (Stellar theory) - Rattan Lal, $10.00 Contents: Preface 1. Preliminaries 2. Basic predictive principles 3. Yoga khand I (combinations for power & influence for every lagna) 4. Yoga khand II (planetary factors for prominence in life), One planet control, Kalasarpa yoga & its bhanga, Variations on Kalasarpa yoga, Vyarth Jeevan yoga, Sarthak Jeevan yoga, Swetsarpa yoga, Parivartana yoga, Gajakesari & shakat yogas Ranjan, 136 pages, hardcover. Printed: 1983.

	FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL ASTROLOGY - Dr. Tapomay Ghoshhajra, $5.00 Contents: Dedication Preface 1. Introduction 2. Details of different diseases 3. Fevers, infections, insanity, impotence, insomnia, etc. 4. Mumps, measles, pregnancy, plague, etc. 5. Pox, urinary & venereal diseases, whooping cough, etc. Comment: Brief descriptions, in alphabetical order, divided among five chapters. Jyotish Vimal, 48 pages. Printed: 1996. Not well printed, pages are uneven & faint.

	EARTHQUAKES & PLANET RETROGRESSION - P.S. Chidambaram, $10.00 Contents: Foreword The author Preface Acknowledgment Brief notes on planet retrogression Table of planet retrogression in signs Appendices: 1. Earthquake reports 2. Earthquake database Earthquake photos Comment: The Brief Notes comprise eleven pages only. The table of retrogrades is a single page. The bulk of the book are the charts of 306 earthquakes, from 1819 to 2000. Dates are given, but not times. Locations are expressed only in latitude/longitude coordinates, which means you have to convert these into cities & towns where the event occurred. The database at the end gives date, country, coordinates & Richter intensity. One could do something with the data in this book. Sri Lakshmi Jothidalaya Publication, 155 pages. Printed: 2002.

	LIFE & THE UNIVERSE, a glimpse - R.L. Vishnu, $10.00 Contents: Preface Introduction 1. The dream world 2. The world of number, the line, and the point 3. The quantum world 4. The world as here & now 5. The universal being & relations among beings Subject index Comment: Not astrology, but rather, a book of metaphysical essays. Ranjan, 156 pages, hardcover. Printed: 1982.

	ASTROLOGY & THE SOLAR COMPUTER - Pravin Jagad, $10.00 Contents: Forward Introduction Astrology made easy The theory of longevity Relation between man & planets The theory of creation The theory of creation of solar system Sign exaltation test The concept of enmity amongst planets An evidence for verification Halving radius theory of creation Time of one solar revolution Stages of contraction of solar cloud Some more examples of longevity Comment: The book is divided into two sections. From the back cover: 1. The theory of longevity: This theory is a kind of new discovery in the sphere of astrology. It outlines a new method of determining the length of life from the natal horoscope. It reveals Nature's mechanism & shows how it operates. It clearly establishes a relationship between Man & the Planets and also proves that zodiac is not an imaginary concept but it is real. 2. The theory of creation of solar system: The Rule of 10, 8, 4, 2 or we can say the Rule of house exaltation of the Ruler of the Ascendant as discovered in the Theory of Longevity has been used in constructing the Theory of Creation of Solar System. The basic principles of astrology are like axioms or postulates. The Theory of Creation of Solar System shows that the origin of these basic principles lies in the process of Creation of Solar System. James Astro Publication, 179 pages. Printed: 1996.

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