By Pt. Abhishek Sharma
An ancient astrological technique offering precise predictions based solely on the question’s moment
Prashna Shastra is an ancient branch of Vedic astrology that offers precise predictions based solely on the moment a question is asked, even without the native’s birth time. This discipline performs a subtle analysis of karma, signs and divine influences. It specializes in analyzing a horoscope cast for the exact time of inquiry to provide answers. Prashna Shastra proves especially useful when birth details are unavailable or uncertain.
In ancient Indian tradition, time was not just a measurement but a conscious power. Prashna Shastra is the knowledge based on the divinity of that very moment, revealing potential futures through the planetary positions at the exact instant a question arises in a seeker’s mind.
Predictions in Prashna Shastra are made on a horoscope created for the time the question is posed. This is most valuable when birth charts are missing or time is limited. Some astrologers combine the question chart with the birth and solar return charts for deeper insight into a person’s karma.
A careful and thorough analysis of the question chart usually yields very accurate results. For this, the astrologer must be proficient in Parasari principles as well as Tajika techniques, including knowledge of yogas, planetary positions, degrees and ascendant.
In Prashna Shastra, the location of the questioner and the time of the question are as critical as the native’s birth moment. When a person consults an astrologer, the convergence of time and divine power is pivotal; hence the interpretations of the birth and question charts can sometimes differ.
Prashna Shastra is a branch of Vedic astrology that constructs a horoscope for the precise moment a question is asked - regardless of whether birth details exist. This is its greatest strength and utility.
A question horoscope is like a birth chart drawn for the exact time and place a question is asked. The asker is termed the Prashnakarta and the topic or issue is called the Prashna. This chart is identical in format to a birth chart but its ‘birth time’ is the instant of the question.
According to Prashna Shastra, the moment a person comes to the astrologer with a query is the true birth time of that question. The ascendant, moon’s position and planetary combinations at that instant are analyzed to provide the answer.
The necessary elements are:
These factors are distributed across 14 features: nature of breath, arudha, directions, motions, attire, omens, letters and more.
If the query is clear and focused, the time correctly noted and the astrologer has deep understanding of Tajika and Parasari principles-the results from the question chart can be extremely precise. This science operates at the convergence of mental energy, time and divine signal; it is thus called a ‘sensitive science’ rather than mere calculation.
In Vedic astrology, Prashna Shastra holds a respected position. Its core sources include:
In Western astrology, William Lilly’s Christian Astrology carried substantial work on question charts.
Each of the twelve houses holds a definite significance for particular issues:
House | Significance |
---|---|
1 | Querent’s body, mind |
2 | Wealth, speech, family |
3 | Courage, effort, siblings |
4 | Property, mother, happiness |
5 | Children, love, speculation |
6 | Debt, enemies, disease |
7 | Spouse, partnership |
8 | Longevity, secrets, accidents |
9 | Dharma, luck, guru |
10 | Career, work |
11 | Gains, desires |
12 | Losses, expenditure, imprisonment |
For example, marriage-related questions involve the seventh house and its lord, while job-related queries involve the tenth house and its lord.
In Prashna Shastra, the Moon holds special importance:
Alongside Parasari principles, the Tajika system has great significance in Prashna Shastra. It mainly focuses on special yogas such as:
Ancient sages gave many guidelines for confirmation through signals such as:
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