K. N. Rao
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Kotamraju Narayana Rao also known as K. N. Rao is famous Hindu Astrologer and author of many books on Hindu Astrology.
Born in Machilipatnam
village of Andhra Pradesh
. Kotamraju Narayana Rao retired from the Indian Audits and Accounts Service as Director General in November 1990. Rao learned astrology from her mother K. Saraswani Devi. He is the Advisor and founder member of the world's largest school of astrology in the Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, New Delhi. He also edits the Journal of Astrology which is the best astrological three monthly carrying the best researches of the world.
He was the Chief Guest at the Second Conference of the American Council of Vedic Astrology in 1993. He was also expected to attend Third and Fourth Conference in 1994 and 1995 respectivaly but did not attended the conference.
He was responsible for introducing Vedic astrology as a study course in the Indian universities during BJP Govternment
in centre.
About importance of mathematical skills and use of computers in astrology, he says, "I am a strong believer in the fact that manual/mental calculations help you better visualize and develop instincts for practicing astrology. I am generally wary of depending exclusively on Jyotish software programs in the market." He adds, "Despite my reservations regarding use of astrology software programs, the availability of computers is very helpful and a great time-saver for a serious astrologer. If I have access to a Jyotish program that I have verified as dependable, I use it right away. If not, I do some manual calculations to check its accuracy repeatedly and on an ongoing basis. Mostly the basic horoscopes generated by these software programs are accurate, but the supplementary features, such as less-used Dasha systems or Ashtakavargas etc., are often faulty or simply wrong."
Speaking about the role of intuition in astrology, he says, "As an astrologer advances, almost magically, more of intuition starts coming into play." He further states, "Patanjali's Yoga Sutras[28] tell us that there exists a Jyotishmati Nadi (or a predictive intuitive channel) within us, which when activated one can see past, present and future. Here one needs no horoscope or knowledge of astrology."
Rao as editor
Born in Machilipatnam
Machilipatnam
Machilipatnam is a city and a special grade municipality in the Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south east of state capital, Hyderabad.-History:...
village of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. Kotamraju Narayana Rao retired from the Indian Audits and Accounts Service as Director General in November 1990. Rao learned astrology from her mother K. Saraswani Devi. He is the Advisor and founder member of the world's largest school of astrology in the Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, New Delhi. He also edits the Journal of Astrology which is the best astrological three monthly carrying the best researches of the world.
He was the Chief Guest at the Second Conference of the American Council of Vedic Astrology in 1993. He was also expected to attend Third and Fourth Conference in 1994 and 1995 respectivaly but did not attended the conference.
He was responsible for introducing Vedic astrology as a study course in the Indian universities during BJP Govternment
National Democratic Alliance (India)
The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal...
in centre.
Views On Astrology
Replying to a question related to use of the term Vedic astrology to describe Indian astrology, he said, "Technically, Jyotish should not be called Vedic Astrology. For Yagnas and Karmakanda the Vedas are the authentic source. For the householders it is the Smritis. But both the Vedas and Smritis are in the Puranas. Just as the entire Creation has emerged from Him, so too the entire literature of the world is an offshoot of the Puranas. There is no iota of doubt about it. In the Vedas, there is no methodology provided to determine Tithi, Vaar, Nakshatra, or planetary Sanchara (transits). Even the methodology for determining timing of Parvas (festivals), or Eclipses is not mentioned in the Vedas. What is not in the Vedas is in the Smritis. And whatever is not found in these two is to be known from the Puranas."About importance of mathematical skills and use of computers in astrology, he says, "I am a strong believer in the fact that manual/mental calculations help you better visualize and develop instincts for practicing astrology. I am generally wary of depending exclusively on Jyotish software programs in the market." He adds, "Despite my reservations regarding use of astrology software programs, the availability of computers is very helpful and a great time-saver for a serious astrologer. If I have access to a Jyotish program that I have verified as dependable, I use it right away. If not, I do some manual calculations to check its accuracy repeatedly and on an ongoing basis. Mostly the basic horoscopes generated by these software programs are accurate, but the supplementary features, such as less-used Dasha systems or Ashtakavargas etc., are often faulty or simply wrong."
Speaking about the role of intuition in astrology, he says, "As an astrologer advances, almost magically, more of intuition starts coming into play." He further states, "Patanjali's Yoga Sutras[28] tell us that there exists a Jyotishmati Nadi (or a predictive intuitive channel) within us, which when activated one can see past, present and future. Here one needs no horoscope or knowledge of astrology."
Publications
Books by K. N. Rao- Learn Hindu Astrology Easily
- Astrology, Destiny & The Wheel Of Time
- Ups and Downs In Career: Replicable Astrological Techniques Using Transits of Saturn & Jupiter
- Planets and Children
- Predicting Through Jaimini's Chara Dasha
- Predicting through Karakamsha & Jaimini's Mandook Dasha
- Karma and Rebirth In Hindu Astrology
- Dips into Divinity Astrology and History
- The Nehru Dynasty
- Timing Events Through Vimshottari Dasha
- Learn Successful Predictive Techniques of Hindu Astrology
- Yogis, Destiny and the Wheel of Time
- Enigmas in Astrology
- Tried techniques of predictions and some memories of an astrologer
- Risks and Tricks in Astrological Predictions
- Kaal Sarpa Yoga-Why such fright?
- Jyotisha the super-science: A rich heritage of India’s composite culture
Rao as editor
- Finer Techniques of astrological prediction
- Saadhe saati, a balanced view
- Famous Women
- Mystery of Rahu in Horoscope
- Chor Prashna
- Planets and Travel abroad
- Predict Effectively through Yogini Dasha
- Advanced Techniques of Astrological Predictions : a collection of essays