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Sphujidhvaja, also known as Sphujidhwaja, was an ancient Indian astrologer who lived in the 3rd century CE. He was born in the city of Ujjain, which was a center of astrological scholarship in ancient India. Sphujidhvaja is known for his important contributions to the field of Indian astrology, specifically in the area of horoscopy.
Sphujidhvaja’s most famous work is the “Hora Sara,” which is a comprehensive text on horoscopy that outlines the principles and techniques of Indian astrology. The text is organized into twelve chapters, each corresponding to one of the signs of the zodiac, and covers topics such as the planets, the houses, and the various astrological aspects.
Sphujidhvaja’s work was influential in the development of Indian astrology, and his ideas continue to be studied and practiced by modern astrologers in India and around the world. He is also credited with developing several important astrological concepts, such as the “Karakas,” which are specific planetary indicators for different aspects of life, and the “Nakshatras,” which are the 27 lunar mansions used in Indian astrology.
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