Product Description

From the Back Cover: Vedic Astrology is an ancient science of self-discovery which teaches us how life works, how we fit into the bigger picture, our purpose for being here, and the goal of our lives. Its study and practice enriches our own life and enables us to help other people enrich theirs, giving guidance in all matters of life, from career to love to health. This book gives a well-rounded understanding of Vedic astrological principles and will serve as a textbook for university level classes of Vedic Astrology. Laying a firm foundation to expand the awareness toward the higher teachings of Vedic astrology, it is both scholarly and easy to read. This book is a crucial addition to every astrologer's bookshelf.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #898963 in Books
• Published on: 2007-12-21
• Released on: 2006-10-09
• Binding: Paperback
• 495 pages

About the Author
Freedom is an internationally known and respected Vedic astrologer, Yoga teacher and Ayurvedic Yoga therapist.

Customer Reviews

Essential for all Vedic Astrologers
"Science of Light" by Freedom Cole is an excellent new book based on "Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra," perhaps the most important classical Jyotish text in existence.

Mr. Cole's new tome is a kind of translation of Parashara and yet, it is much more. I find that I cannot put it down since it crossed my desk about a week ago. The book is much clearer than Parashara itself. Mr. Cole's writing style is lucid, interesting and deeply insightful.

Every serious student of the Divine Science should have this book in a prominent position in his Jyotish library. This book is, in my opinion, the best volume on Vedic Astrology published so far in the 21st century. Every time I look at it, I find something new, profound, and thought provoking and I have been swimming in these Jyotish waters for 21 years now. THIS IS A MUST BUY BOOK!

The author is learned in Sanskrit and Ayurveda as well as astrology itself. He divides his time between the United States and India.

great introductory book on vedic astrology
When a new student asks me, "If I'm only going to buy one Vedic Astrology book right now, which one should I buy", I recommend Freedom Coles book as it contains almost everything you need to know. Much of the info in the book came directly from his guru, Sanjay Rath, who is a modern guru of Vedic Astrology( and also an astrology savant).
After aScience of Light: An Introduction to Vedic Astrologybsorbing the info in 'Science of Light 'you will be prepared for the advanced published works of Sanjay Rath.
THe author has done extensive reading and research and contributed some nice artwork to make this a real gem of knowledge for anybody interested in Vedic Astrology.I highly recommend it.

Great book for seekers of their truth
The book has been written a simple,conversational style that relates to the day to day realities, the symbolisms and the meanings are well explained in a language that anyone can understand. It has a mix of contents. Some parts are very well for the most basic learners. Others, like some techniques, need a bit of pre exposure to vedic astrology.On the whole though, it is a great book to be to used as a reference for different levels of learners. The book does an amazing job of translating the concepts and terminology written in ancient India for today's world. It will be therefore very useful for people who have grown up in the west or even those easterners who are cosmopolitan and have been exposed to only western/tropical astrology earlier.

Although perhaps the rush of bringing the book out on a tight deadline has resulted in some typos here and there, its easy to relate style, coupled with psychological insights as they relate to astrological archetypes makes it a great book for anyone with an open mind and willingness to explore the astro world. In many ways it is the best sidereal-vedic answer to Liz Greene brand of psychological western astrology that I have seen so far. It goes even deeper in some ways. But one tastes a little of that and hungers for more. But for that to happen, another book will be needed. Hope the author brings out more such material in the times to come ( hopefully soon!).