"Classical Techniques of Prediction is a textbook for those who desire to carry out an in-depth study of the subject in a systematic way chapter by chapter approach to discover the hidden aspects of this science revolving around every ‘Shloka’.

The book will help to meet the problems of prediction and enrich the lovers of this science to broaden their vision towards the understanding of this great science.

Throwing ample light on some of the hidden aspects of Jyotisha, the author has rightly raised some of the pertinent questions:

What prediction is: Where it is going to:

And what it hopes to achieve.

With the help of twenty seven Nakshatras which have great bearing not only on the movement and behavior of this universe but also on all those overhearing conversation that seem to transcend the amenities and impertinent failiarities of personal gossip in research with some special features on the Badkha and Kendrapnipati Dosha over which confusion does not seem to end.

Author of book Shri K.K. Pathak is quite a well- known figure in the astrological circle since last more than thirty five years. He has secured a record a achievement of getting published his articles in more than four hundred issues of leading astrological journals namedly. The Astrological Magazine The Times of Astrology Babaji and Express Star teller. Pathak jee has authored more than thirty books after attaining the age of 65 years. Twelve of his books have already been published by Nashkaam Peeth Prakashan of New Delhi. Alpha Publication of Delhi has since come forward to publish his remaining books for benefit of readers. Pathak jee was conferred upon the honour of JYOTISH BHANU in year 1998 by Indian Council of Astrological Science in recognition of his services to the cuase of Astrology. He was further conferred "SANTHANAM AWARD" in the year 1999 for his distinguished works. Pathak jee is held to be an expert in Remedial Astrology. Astro-Methology, Vedics Pauranic Astrology, classical works and Dasha system. Pathak jee belongs to Bihar. He was in Administrative Service for 33 years andretired as Special Secretary to the Govt. of Bihar in October 1993. We wish him a long life- Publisher.

For an Astrological synthesis, a number of classic texts are to be culled together to embrasis the Journey of this subject upon. As with all astrological litrature, so is with this one, some changes and modifications are bound to be here with the change of time here and there.

The commencement of any astrological synthesis has to be clubbed to the classic texts. However it needs modifications and changes in the light of the changing times. With all the classical astrological literature, however, each dictum thereof has to be judged in the light of modern times.

I have compiled this book with great efforts and in depth research in the field of astrological predictions after thoroughly studying and interpreting the classic texts and. various ..verses there of These age old classic principles have been applied with due care and caution while explaining various astrological principles in this book for adopting a proper art of predictions while applying these predictions to various horoscopes in its totality.

This book has been compiled with a view to throw a full vived light on all the facets astrology right from the Nakshatras to vanous Bhavas, including the detaled exponential coverage about the interpretation of various planets in various Bhavas, Signs and Nakshatras.

Similarly an in depth attempt has been made to explain various astrological Yogas, Doshas and the out come of the results of various planetary combinations, along with all the benefic and the malefic results, which get emanated as a result of all these astrological combinations.

Reference of all these astrological postulates have been given in this book in reference tothe birth charts of various dignified personalities and celebrities world. over and the astrological results of various happenings in the lives of these dignified personalities and celebrities tested and confirm too accordingly.

Interest in Astrology has been growing astronomically- something that is never seen and heard before in the recent past. Having lasted a very long time, this Ancient Divine Science has witnessed over the years an enormous contribution on an unprecedented scale largely due to the inspiring work and untiring efforts of this century's some of the well-known astrologers such as Shri K.N. Rao, Dr. B.V. Raman, P.S. Shastri, Shri Sanjay Rath and the Author himself who has been dwelling on this subject since his childhood days.

Learned Author who hails from Patna in Bihar is Sr. I.A.S. officer retd. as secretary to the Govt. of Bihar. 'One Hope' of the world is philosophy. 'Other the Astrology- for most of the sorrows the modem life or society gripped in. No individual can succeed nor can a race or nation attain true greatness until it has formulated an adequate philosophy and dedicated his existence to a policy consistent with that philosophy called Astrology.

For thousands of years men have sought the answer to the essential of right living. The quest of the human heart for knowledge has resulted in the formulation of some of the great tenets and hypothesis relating to divine and natural laws amongst which Astrology is the most formidable.

"Classical Techniques of Prediction" is a textbook for those who desire to carry out an in-depth study of the subject in a systematic chapter by chapter approach to discover the hidden aspect of this science revolving around every 'Shloka'.

The book will help to meet the problems of prediction and enrich the student community to broaden their vision towards the understanding of this great science.

Book's Contents and Sample Pages