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Cover, Ancient Hindu Astrology for the Modern Western Astrologer by James T. Please be patient I am working on so many things! I'm sorry if I have yet to reply to some of you. Thus, the Surya-Siddhanta system of astronomy cannot be of Vedic or non-Aryan origin, and was the creation of Iranic sun-priests or Magas.
Perhaps the most famous Maga in the East, Varahamihira was the father of modern Indian astronomy, for his system superceded the preceding Vedanga Jyotisha. By James Braha This long article is divided into several . The Maga or Iranic priestly origin of Varahamihira has thus been firmly established. Varahamihira is justly regarded as one of the greatest Iranic astronomers in history. The whole world of Hindu horoscopes will easily fit in your pocket! .