Vedic Palmistry: Hasta Rekha Shastra

by Andrew Mason

Overview

Palmistry is an integral part of Jyotish practice (astrology) that helps to determine an individual's physical, mental and karmic potential. A full explanation of how to read a palm from the point of view of Vedic wisdom is provided, with tips on how to identify and time those areas impacting on wealth, health and longevity. This book teaches you to analyse the possible implications of life-events as seen from the lines (Rekha) on the palm. This book also offers a number of methods to placate astrological influences via the use of yantra, mantra and gemstones, for example, explaining which gemstones to wear and on which finger. This guide is a thorough introduction to the practice of Vedic palmistry for students and practitioners of the Vedic tradition and those with a general interest in the occult sciences of India, but also for anyone interested in what the hand can tell them about their life potential and circumstances.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781848193505
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date:	07/21/2017
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Andrew Mason is an expert in Eastern Alchemy and fully-trained Ayurveda practitioner. Andrew has studied the manufacturing of ancient remedies in the East and continues to record and catalogue these traditional techniques in the UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction. 1. Vedic Palmistry. A) Signs upon the Body. B) Rekha (lines). C) Overview of chapters. PART I. 1. Which Hand Do I Look At? 2. Ayurvedic Hand Topography. A) Air Hand. B) Fire Hand. C) Water Hand. D) Mixed Types. 3. Maha Guna (Sattva-Rajas-Tamas). A) Maha Guna on the Hand. PART II. 1. Rekha (Lines). A) Pradhana / Primary Lines. B) Aṃśāṃśa / Secondary Lines. C) Prakīrṇa / Miscellaneous Lines. D) Symbols (Chinha). E) Fingerprints (Hasta-mudra). F) Timelines (Kalamana Rekha). PART III. 1. Palmistry and Astrology. A) Introduction to the Planets. B) Planetary Portraits. C) Sun (Surya). D) Moon (Chandra). E) Mercury (Budha). F) Mars (Kuja). G) Jupiter (Brihaspati). H) Venus (Shukra). I) Saturn (Shani). J) Lunar Nodes (Rahu and Ketu). 2. Planetary Mounds and Zodiacal Signs. A) Planetary (Parvata) Mounds. B) Lunar Nodes. C) Astrological Signs (Rashi). D) Portraits of Rashi. PART IV. 1. Nakshatra and the Palm. 2. Nakshatra and Jyotish. 3. Moon Mythology. 4. Nakshatra Qualities and their Propitiation. 5. Health and Nakshatra. PART V. 1. Remedial Measures (Upayas). A) Gemstones (Maṇik). B) Modern Approaches. C) Preparing, Setting, Pairing and Wearing of Gemstones. D) Health Benefits of Gemstones. E) Legend of Bala and Gemstones. 2. Metal (Dhatu). A) Sapta Dhatu (Seven Tissues). B) Properties of Metal. 3. Yantra / Talisman. A) Suraya. 4. Charmed Thread (Pirithnoola). 5. Sacred Sounds (Mantra). 6. Deviyo-bandana (Deity Worship). A) Honouring Navagraha. B) Conclusion. Appendix - The Baja Seer (an introduction to Vedic Palmistry). A) Settling in 2005. B) A Chance Meeting. C) Studying Palmistry. D) Remedial Measures. E) Conclusion. Bibliography. Resources

Editorial Reviews

This is a wonderful palmistry book, especially for astrologers schooled in the Hindu/Vedic system known as Jyotish. There is a wealth of knowledge here for anyone who wishes to delve deeper into the subject than has ever been possible. The text is easy to understand, clear and precise, comprehensive and well researched. While there are many modern palmistry books, as well as the older ones by Cheiro, on the market, this text exceeds those by leaps and bounds, incorporating rich detailed ancient Vedic writings. Andrew Mason, who studied Jyotish and palmistry in Sri Lanka with several teachers, appears to have written something of a masterpiece! Bravo.

James Braha

Vedic Palmistry - Hasta Rekha Shastra succeeds in giving a detailed account of the ancient palmistry practices. With easy to follow text and clear illustrations, rekhas (lines), grahas (planets) and rashis (zodiacal signs) are all skilfully brought into the light of understanding.

Professor Hari Shankara Sharma Ph.D.

As palm reading moves into the modern age, with its emphasis on free will, self-determination, psychology and self-knowledge, it's always good to be reminded of where palmistry began its journey.

This is an excellent and very well-written work on the ancient tradition of Vedic Palmistry or Hasta Rekha Shastra. I learned a lot from this book, as anyone fascinated by the traditions, history and origins of palmistry would be. Highly recommended!

Johnny Fincham