[quote="chakra"]Dear Dada,

I guess you are right on that analogy.

I used to think that most of these classics must be 800+ pages thick, each.  And too many classics .....

Yesterday, I downloaded a free version of BHPS from Scribd (mysticboard provided the link.). It showed something like 165 odd pages. Similarly downloaded Phaldeepika..(265 odd pages). Bhavartha Ratnakar also is slim in volume.

Dada, my question is, are these versions are complete (content-wise) ? If that is so, not much studying is involved it seems. I can handle that much studying.  The feeling I got so far is ...as a starting point, astrology involves studying minimum 30+ books, each sizing up to two bricks at least !

Just a bit away from the topic... this reminded me of a story from childhood.  A boy describing the study of 'Dhatu Roop' of Sanskrit language .. said "The books are as heavy as Dhatu (metal) and when dropped in water, sink like proper Dhatu. When the Teacher hits me with that book.... the feeling is similar" .  

I guess I am  afraid of  thick books too ! And also I don't know sanskrit and hence have to rely fully on English Translation.
Could you also please provide the names of Books I should stuy as a beginner ?


Reards

Chkra[/quote]

I have not looked at this online version but they tend to be pithy and perhaps do not contain the sanskrita sloka (which you do not need anyway if I understand correctly). I suppose online editions must be better than 'no editions' or just looking at two brick-like books in fear and never cracking those open! One thing that does not happen is shaktipat transfer (osmosis?) between book and brain

For you perhaps more modern and yet 'rationally' written books by PVR Narasimha Rao (integrated system of vedic) or the books by some western writers such as Braha, Swaboda, DeFouw may perhaps be more helpful. However, please do not attack me if these are not what you are looking for and then we have another blood-bath followed by a swimming pool of hurt feelings and tears here. I am getting tired of those kinds of scenarios, candidly stated!

Dear Dada and Projjie,

My computer crashed.. few days back.  So this delayed reply.Thanks for the suggestions.

I have to go through these books first... then probably I will again ask for guidance.  

I will be out of orbit for few days.....

Just today, some accident took place in an equipment.. nobody was injured. But some harsh punishment is expected.  So I will remain busy and a bit depressed too.. before I bounce back again.

Till then, good bye.

BTW, it is also possible that I will turn to astrolgy again for keeping my brain busy

With best regards

chakra

Chakra sir,
              Did you download those books from the link provided by mavv ? Please do, if you haven't yet.

regards,

Dear projjie,

I will.. once this personal problem is sorted out... which may take few months. It's a PSU where I am working.

The problem was caused by my lack of foresight and resulatant loss is staggering..  in few crores.  

So,..............


Regards

Chakra