Jyotiṣa
Stages of Learning Jyotish
Swami Vivekananda said: “First, you have to hear, then think, and then practice. This is true of every yoga. You have to first hear about it and understand what it
“All souls are playing, some consciously, some unconsciously. Knowledge is learning to play consciously.”
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA
Official Bio
At sixteen Branka was initiated in the meditation practise that ultimately introduced her to the subject of Vedic Astrology as well. In 2001. she began her Jyotish studies at Shri Jagannath center Serbia.
Since her first touch with Jyotish in 2001, she has travelled the world, attending courses held by her Jyotish Guru Pt. Sanjay Rath. She is accredited with the degrees of Jaimini Scholar by completing a five year Jaimini program, and Jyotish Pandit by completing Parashara Jyotisha course, and is among the first students of Pt. Sanjay Rath to receive these degrees.
Her early love for spiritual books and the subject of Jyotish inspired her to translate five of her Guru’s books to her native language. She is currently working on a commentary to the Jyotish classic Jataka Parijata, contributes to Jyotish magazine The Jyotish Digest and keeps a weekly Jyotish newsletter.
Branka is a founder of JYOTISH LIBRARY – membership for students of Vedic Astrology!
Branka wrote two books, Truths About the Sun Signs and Letters to my Jyotish Friends.
TESTIMONIALS
Visti and Branka are most prolific vedic astrologers spreading knowledge across globe , following them since 2005 , highly recommended to everyone who wants to experience magic of indian astrology !
Excellent and Prolific knowledge in Vedic astrology
A talented soul with an open heart.
I have known Branka personally, since the time I had gone to Serbia to deliver some lectures on Vedic astrology. She is a great human being and a wonderful astrologer.
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"A great study book on Sun signs.
This book is packed with insights and valuable pieces of information.
Amazing and clear.
"This book is a must have for everyone steping seriously into the world of Jyotish.
It is a compendium about the deeper aspects of each Rasi.
Each śloka is a universe in itself and very difficult to understand without an experienced teacher
who has walked the path before, and is ready and able to share the ancient truth and knowledge."
"The name of the book sounds very ordinary, however the details in the book is a true treasure. Branka seems to have done in-depth study into details of every word that is put up in this book. Those who want to know little secrets of Vedic Astrology which is mostly " untold" can be found in this book. This books also explains the logics of each zodiac. Example - Why the symbol twins shown in Gemini and why not something else? I recommend this books for all who wishes to decode Vedic Astrology. Wishing Branka the very best and thanks for sharing this knowledge."
"Sunsigns are very well explained. Would love more such work Thank you for the hard work on zodiac signs and astrology."
"Excellent read.
Strong basis for advanced studies.
Though has no technicques works as a primer.
Overall a good read."
"Excellent book with depth and knowledge, so well put together. So much information on the signs that will provide you with solid foundation. Highly recommend!
Thank you for writing it and guving us this amazing gem, dear Branka Larsen!!!"
"This is a very well researched and written book. Branka starts with the Sanskrit sloka, translates it and goes on to give a commentary on the verse. She goes right to the source. Her commentaries are easy to understand. Beautifully written. A joy to read."
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Wanna know more about me?
10 fun facts
- My grandmother initiated me into dream interpretation. I’ve since confirmed her teachings during my study of Jyotish.
- Early on, I learned to predict through coffee cups. My friends and cousins are sad that I left that practice, though thrilled that they have an astrologer in the family.
- As a proper Sagittarian, I grew up loving to shoot guns.
- The first astrological book I read and later penned was about the Sun signs.
- I became vegetarian at 15 because I felt immensely better when not eating meat. I stayed vegetarian because I couldn’t see myself eating any animal, or in one phrase: “Be kind to animals by not eating them.”
- I love to meditate. It is the best practice/technique that I’ve learned at 16; it has served me throughout my life.
- I love to travel. I studied Geography and Tourism only because of my love of travel. Best decision ever. #travellingastrologer
- I translated my first jyotish book, because a friend lamented that she couldn’t read English and thus could not learn Jyotish. I’ve since dedicated every translation to her.
- I am addicted to books, and they’ve saved me in more ways than one. I’ve translated 6, written 2, and God willing, there is more to come.
- My husband calls me an alchemist. When times are rough, I keep saying, “Let’s turn dirt into gold.”
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