Prashna Online is based on classical Jyotish texts, especially the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra and the Jaimini Sutras. This page explains which sources are followed and how they are applied within the software.
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Jyotish contains many traditions, schools, and interpretive approaches. Two astrologers may reach different conclusions because they rely on different source texts or modern reinterpretations.
Prashna Online attempts to make the underlying calculation framework transparent by identifying the classical sources used for major analytical systems.
Classical texts often provide calculation rules, definitions, and interpretive frameworks rather than software specifications.
Where a rule can be calculated directly, Prashna Online follows the classical definition as closely as possible.
Where multiple traditions exist, the chosen approach is documented through settings, methodology notes, or source references.
Prashna Online treats Jyotish as a structured analytical system, not a belief framework.
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Prashna Online is not intended to merge all historical traditions into a single interpretation model.
When multiple traditions conflict, the software attempts to preserve distinctions rather than blending them into a simplified modern system.
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The foundational text for planetary meanings, strength systems, dashas, and chart interpretation.
Parashara’s framework forms the backbone of Prashna Online’s calculation and strength logic.
See: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra.
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A complementary system emphasizing signs, Arudhas, and alternative interpretive logic.
Jaimini principles are applied where appropriate and are kept distinct from Parashara-based logic.
See: Jaimini Sutras.
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