Shakunavali Janmapatrika
A Divine Heritage of Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan
This unique Janmapatrika (sacred birth chart) is inspired by the traditional divine horoscope associated with Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan. The original sacred chart was prepared and humbly offered to Bhagwan Swaminarayan by the noble Brahmin scholar Pandit Shri Ladhaaramji Thakar, a learned follower of the Yajurveda, Madhyandini branch, renowned for his righteous conduct and esteemed lineage.
A 142-Feet Masterpiece
From a scholarly composition to an extraordinary watercolor artistic expression.
Later, this holy Janmapatrika was transformed into an extraordinary watercolor masterpiece nearly 142 feet long by the revered saint poet artist Sadguru Shri Aadharanand Swami. Through profound devotion, he illustrated the entire sacred horoscope with remarkable detail and offered it to Bhagwan Himself. Ancient tradition lovingly narrates that Bhagwan personally read this divine Janmapatrika.
सबुधदिनतिथौ शास्त्रसंधं विलोक्य।
लाधारामेति नाम्ना गणितविधिविदा लेखितेयं द्विजेन,
चाधारानंदनाम्ना गुणिजनगुरुणा चित्रिता जन्मपत्री।
This sacred horoscope was mathematically composed by the learned Brahmin Ladhaaramji
and artistically illustrated by the virtuous guru Aadharanand Swami.
Having carefully examined the auspicious weekday, lunar date, and planetary alignments prescribed in the holy scriptures, this birth chart was composed by the learned Brahmin named Ladhaaram, proficient in the science of astrological calculations, and artistically illustrated by the venerable Sadguru Adharanand Swami. Today, this original Prasadi rich Janmapatrika is carefully preserved and displayed for Darshan within the archives of Gadhada Swaminarayan Temple.
Inspired Modern Edition
Inspired by the Darshan of such a rare, divine, and spiritually sanctified creation, the “Shakunavali” Janmapatrika has been developed as a contemporary and accessible Janmakundali for the benefit of all devotees.
Spiritual Remembrance
The name “Shakunavali” is chosen in spiritual remembrance of the revered astrological scripture composed by Nishkulanand Swami, focusing on divine grace and protection.
Our Purpose & Presentation
Its purpose is that while reflecting upon one’s own birth chart and destiny, every individual may continuously experience the grace, protection, and divine presence of the Supreme Lord within their life. Here, astrology is viewed not merely as prediction, but as sacred guidance founded upon faith in God, the blessings of the Sadguru, and spiritual awakening.
The Visionary Behind Shakunavali
This entire distinctive work of research, compilation, artistic adaptation, and spiritual presentation has been undertaken by Pujya Narayancharandasji Swamiji (NC Swamiji), PhD, Vedanta and Dharmashastra Acharya, Jyotish Vastushastri, Chairman of Shri Vrajbhoomi Ashram.
Within this sacred creation, history, divine artistry, astrology, and devotion harmoniously unite into one sublime spiritual expression.
Through this “Shakunavali” Janmapatrika, may every devotee ceaselessly experience the eternal grace and compassionate protection of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, and may their lives be enriched with the nectar of Dharma, devotion, detachment from worldly illusion, and divinely righteous living.
Shri Vrajbhoomi Ashram
Experience the Divine Grace
Upon beholding the sacred ordinance of one’s birth destiny, one may constantly experience the grace, protection, and divine presence of the Almighty God.