Nakshatra - The Authentic Heart of Vedic Astrology

by Vic DiCara

The Nakṣatra Sūtra is a treasure found in the Taittirīya Brāhmaṇa, a branch of the ancient Yajur Veda. Because of this, it holds unique importance and unparalleled authority among nakṣatra texts, for it allows us to understand the nakṣatras in much clearer accord with the Vedic sages who originally envisioned them. I also supplement the book with other sections from the Taittirīya Brāhmaṇa that also talk about the nakṣatras, and with a section entitled, The True Story of the Nakṣatra Gods: a dramatic narration of the 27 nakṣatra divinities, focused on what is most relevant to their nakṣatra’s symbolism. This original work pulls together diverse Purāṇic and Vedic source material to paint a vivid picture of often unknown tales and details essential for fully understanding the subtleties of the 27 Vedic stars.

Genres: Astrology, Spirituality

215 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 3, 2019

About the author

Born in Bay Shore, New York on July 27th, 1970 at 19:38, Vic DiCara was fascinated with astronomy as a young child.

He became a hardcore-punk guitarist and songwriter in his late teens, and soon thereafter became deeply involved in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, living for roughly 8 years in temples - studying elaborately and embarking on months of extended pilgrimages to the holy places of India.

He was initiated into the Gaudiya-sampradaya and received the name Vraja Kishor das, along with the brahminical thread. He studied sacred Sanskrit texts extensively under his guru, and wrote prolifically to a huge international audience. In his later twenties he married and was blessed with a beautiful family.

He began practicing astrology about a decade later and, thanks to his thorough spiritual background and familiarity with Sanskrit, quickly became recognized as an important exponent of the ancient science

Reviews

[Sanskruti Barot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Astounding depth of research

Great book. Fantastic research. So deep and detailed. Really enjoyed reading it. Must read for all astrology enthusiasts and lovers of Vedic culture.

[ASD · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best part of the book is the way the chapters begin with the original sutras in Sanskrit, transliterated, annotated, individual phrases separated, explained, interpreted and then the conclusions vis-a-vis the planets are presented. A beautifully conceived project.

[Krishna · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very well written book that reminds us that we must take away whatever we can interpret through mythology into our lives. It made me realise how small we are compared to the vast workings of the universe, and yet how a universe within ourselves will contribute to the greater good! Highly recommend it.

[Nikitha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is best read with 27 Nakshatras book by the same author to understand it completely

[Anjalica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome information

[Alisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got this as I wanted to familiarise myself with the vedic nakshatras, and I got 2 different readings from Vic DiCara himself, which I'm quite pleased with (hoping to obtain more)