Sri Garuda Puranam

Home About Contact Privacy Policy Disclaimer   Jyotishchakra & Nakshatras in Garuda Puranam: Cosmic Secrets of Time and Destiny Introduction The Garuda Puranam, one of the foremost Sattvika Puranas , is more than a discourse on life after death. It’s a treasure trove of knowledge—cosmology, rituals, metaphysics, and yes, Jyotisha Shastra . Deep within its verses lies the Jyotishchakra , the cosmic wheel of time that aligns with Nakshatras and planetary forces that govern fate and karma. What is the Jyotishchakra? The Jyotishchakra (ज्योतिषचक्र) is the wheel of light —a divine mechanism by which time, karma, and celestial events are synchronized. In the Garuda Puranam, this chakra is a cosmic mandala representing the movement of the grahas (planets) and nakshatras (stars) . It forms the celestial basis for Kala Chakra —the wheel of time. “कालचक्रं प्रवक्ष्यामि...”—thus begins a discourse in the Garuda Puranam detailing the structure and fu...

Jyotish Chakra in Garuda Purana – The Cosmic Wheel of Time and Destiny Introduction In the sacred corpus of Sanatana Dharma , the science of time and destiny is deeply embedded within Jyotisha — Vedic Astrology. Among the many ancient texts that elaborate on this celestial knowledge, the Garuda Purana offers a profound metaphysical and practical understanding of the Jyotish Chakra – the astrological wheel that governs the karmic journey of beings. This blog explores the Jyotish Chakra as described in the Garuda Purana , decoding its spiritual relevance, its components, and how it ties into karma, rebirth, and moksha. What is Jyotish Chakra? The term Jyotish Chakra (ज्योतिष चक्र) literally means "Astrological Wheel" . In the Garuda Purana, it represents: The cyclical nature of time ( Kala Chakra ) The positioning of celestial bodies ( Grahas , Rashis , Nakshatras ) The mapping of karma and rebirth based on planetary influences This chakra is not merely ...