The sixth discussion in the annual series of seminars on Pandit Madhusudan Ojha’s excellent work on meteorology, Kadambini, was organised by Shri Shankar Shikshaytan on June 30, 2025. The focus of the discussion on the chapter on Ravikara. The seminar saw discussion on Pratyarkavidhi, Parivesh, Indrayudha, Danda, Trishul, Matsya and Amogha mentioned in the chapter .
Dr. Nigam Pandey, Assistant Professor, Department of Jyotish, Dharma Samaj Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, in his presentation explained the concept of pratyarkaparidhi. It means each circumference of the sun. Paridhi means the circular expansion of the sun rays. If the sun rays are in the same mood, smooth and according to the seasons, then that pratyarkparidhi is auspicious. If the outer circumference of the aura is clean and white, there will be good rainfall and it will be beneficial. The book clarifies that wind has a telling influence on the sun and moon.
Dr. Naresh Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Jyotish, Maharishi Valmiki Sanskrit University, Kaithal, Haryana, said that if two small and big coils are formed due to the rays of the sun and the moon, there will be good rainfall. It is said that if the coils are in five colours, there would be good rainfall for three days.
Dr. Vinod Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Jyotish, Central Sanskrit University, Vedavyas Campus, Himachal Pradesh said that Indrayudha is of two types – in the form of a bow and in the form of an elephant Airavata. Prana resides in the sun’s rays. It is known as Indra. The sun’s rays penetrate the water with the force of wind and seven colours are developed due to this combination. It is called rainbow.
Dr. Divesh Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Jyotish, Central Sanskrit University, Eklavya Campus, Tripura, explained the chapter under discussion was on the rays of the sun. The line coming from the sun is called amogha. If the line is broken, it is called danda. If there are three lines, it is called trishul. Two amogha lines emanating from the other side and forming the shape of fish provide clues about the rain.
Prof. Santosh Kumar Shukla of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, presiding over the seminar, said good rainfall can be predicted by looking at the circumference created by the sun’s rays. If the circumference touches the objects situated on either side of the sun then there is a likelihood of good rain and if this circumference happens to be around the sun, good rain is highly unlikely.
Dr. Rahul Kumar Mishra, Assistant Professor, Veda Department, Central Sanskrit University, Lucknow Campus recited the Mangalacharan. The programme was organised by Dr Lakshmi Kant Vimal of Shri Shikshayatan Vedic Research Institute.Professors, research scholars and scholars interested in Sanskrit studies from various universities and colleges from different states participated.