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Other: what is the name of the shastra for omens?

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- CommentAuthormishra
- CommentTimeAug 6th 2007 edited
and the download pdf if possible... :) VEDAAAAAAAAA help!
- CommentAuthorAmara dasa
- CommentTimeAug 6th 2007
I am also interested in this information and was thinking about it just recently.

-Amara
- CommentAuthorVEDA
- CommentTimeAug 6th 2007
Omens (nimitta) are described in several books. See articles on omens - I just posted a link in astrology thread.
- CommentAuthormishra
- CommentTimeAug 6th 2007
I saw that article, but I remember hearing about a particular shastra book that is not there...
- CommentAuthorAmara dasa
- CommentTimeAug 6th 2007
Two books were mentioned in the article on omens, "Prasna Marga" and "Brhat-samhita," both in English. Has anyone read these? Are they any good?

I need to study Vedic omens in regard to my research on the third sex. I've heard that according to the Vedic science of omen-reading, seeing a courtesan or person of the third sex before leaving on a journey is a sign of good luck. On the other hand, seeing a courtesan or transvestite before a battle is a sign of defeat since these two were omens of peace and prosperity, not battle and bloodshed. I need a good book for reference to verify both of these omens and also to find more.

-Amara
- CommentAuthorVEDA
- CommentTimeAug 7th 2007
As per Shyamasundara P. they are core texts. However, the translation quality will be crucial. I recommend you to ask him directly.

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