Handbook of Vastu
A foundational text presenting the core principles of Vāstu Śāstra with clear diagrams and tables, covering residential and commercial applications.
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The Library
Published Works
Vastu: Relevance to Modern Times
Addresses the adaptation of ancient spatial wisdom for contemporary life, including hospitals, industries, and modern urban developments.
View on Amazon →Vastu FAQs Answered
A practical, user-focused guide answering the most frequently asked questions before, during, and after construction.
View on Amazon →Vastu: Directional Influences on Human Affairs
A scholarly examination exploring applications for corporate headquarters, senior citizen homes, and apartment complexes.
View on Amazon →Works of Dr. B.V. Raman
The foundational texts by the foremost Jyotiṣa scholar of the twentieth century, whose writings remain essential reading for any serious student of Vedic Astrology.
How to Judge a Horoscope (Vol. I & II)
A systematic approach to horoscope analysis, covering houses, planets, and their influences on human life.
Hindu Predictive Astrology
A comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of making predictions using Vedic Astrology.
Three Hundred Important Combinations
The definitive reference on planetary yogas — detailing three hundred key combinations and their effects on human destiny.
Notable Horoscopes
An analytical study of the birth charts of historically significant individuals, demonstrating practical astrological principles.
Muhurtha (Electional Astrology)
The authoritative work on the selection of auspicious times for important undertakings.
A Manual of Hindu Astrology
A structured introduction to the fundamentals of Jyotiṣa, widely used as a foundational textbook.
Ashtakavarga System of Prediction
A detailed exposition of the Ashtakavarga system, one of the most precise tools in Vedic predictive astrology.
Graha and Bhava Balas
A scholarly treatment of planetary and house strengths — the mathematical backbone of accurate horoscope interpretation.
Prasna Marga
A classical text on horary astrology, covering the principles of answering queries through chart analysis.
Studies in Jaimini Astrology
An exploration of the distinctive Jaimini system, complementing the more widely studied Parashara methodology.
Planetary Influences on Human Affairs
An examination of how the nine planets shape human character, health, career, and relationships.
My Experiences in Astrology
Dr. Raman's personal memoir — a rare, first-hand account of decades of astrological practice and its intersection with world events.
Works of Prof. B. Suryanarain Rao
The pioneering translations and commentaries by Dr. Raman's grandfather, who first made classical Indian astrological texts accessible in English and founded The Astrological Magazine in 1895.
Brihat Jataka of Varaha Mihira
A landmark English translation and commentary on one of the most important classical texts of Jyotiṣa.
Jataka Chandrika
An accessible commentary often described as "Moonlight to Astrology" — a guide to interpreting horoscopes with clarity.
Jaimini Sutras
The first English translation of Jaimini's distinctive approach to astrology, opening this school of thought to the wider world.
Sarwarthachintamani (2 Volumes)
A comprehensive classical text covering the full scope of horoscopic astrology, translated with detailed commentaries.
Stri Jataka (Female Horoscopy)
A pioneering work dedicated to the astrological study of women's horoscopes — a subject rarely treated in classical literature.
The Astrological Self-Instructor
One of the earliest self-study guides to Vedic Astrology in English, first published in 1892.
The Astrological Primer
A foundational introduction designed for beginners approaching Jyotiṣa for the first time.
The Royal Horoscopes
An analytical study of the horoscopes of Indian rulers and royalty, originally published in 1921.
Classical Texts · Scholarly Commentary
Niranjan Babu's interpretation and commentary on the foundational treatises of Vāstu Śāstra.
The Mānasāra
The foundational treatise on Indian architecture — the architect hierarchy, Āyādi Ṣaḍvarga, residential guidelines, and 98 building types.
Read →The Mayamata
The South Indian counterpart — site selection ratios, 14 foundation types, energy lines (Nāḍī, Vaṃśa, Koṇasūtra), and astrological integration.
Read →The Samarāṅgaṇa Sūtradhāra
King Bhoja's 83-chapter magnum opus — Śālā house models, door placement, town planning with 34-street grids, and fortification design.
Read →Applied Perspectives on Vāstu
How the classical principles are applied in contemporary practice — from private residences to corporate campuses.
The Core Principles of Vāstu Śāstra
The foundational reference — the Vāstu Puruṣa Maṇḍala, Pañca Mahābhūtas, Āyādi Ṣaḍvarga, functional zoning, and integration with Jyotiṣa.
Read →Architectural Harmony for the Private Residence
On the Mānasāra, the Mayamata, and how classical spatial principles shape the modern home — from site assessment to the Brahmastāna.
Read →Adapting Classical Principles to Modern Living
Why apartments demand greater Vāstu skill than greenfield sites — and how internal arrangement, selection, and the Viśvakarmā Prakāśana guide the practitioner.
Read →Vāstu for Commerce
Industrial, corporate, and institutional Vāstu — from the Samarāṅgaṇa Sūtradhāra to campus design for ISKCON, Dharmasthala, and the Sivananda Ashram.
Read →Insights from the Editor's Desk
A selection of insightful articles and editorials from his tenure as Editor-in-Chief of The Astrological eMagazine, a publication tradition his father established in 1936.
India's New Parliament
A Vāstu and Muhūrta analysis of the hidden energies in a major national project.
Devalaya Vāstu
On the sacred architecture of temples, Śikharas, and their parallels with pyramids.
Vāstu and Earthquakes
How Vāstu principles contribute to the structural longevity of ancient buildings.
Vāstu for Corporate Headquarters
Applying Vāstu to create environments of innovation and success in the corporate world.
The 12 Jyotirliṅgas & Your Zodiac
Correlating the twelve sacred Jyotirliṅga shrines with the twelve zodiac signs.
Body Piercing the Vedic Way
An exploration of the ancient Vedic traditions and principles related to body adornment.
Masterclasses
Selected lectures and addresses by Niranjan Babu on Vāstu Śāstra, Muhūrta, and Jyotiṣa.