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Light On Life: An Introduction To The Astrology Of India Reprint Edition is the reprint edition of the book that explores Indian astrology to make it easily understandable to a western audience. Hart Defouw and Robert Svoboda’s Light On Life: An Introduction To The Astrology Of India Reprint Edition presents an in-depth introduction to Indian astrology also known as Jyotish. Designed mainly for a western audience, this book assumes that the reader has no knowledge of the subject. The authors provide an insight and bring the wisdom of Indian astrology through this book.  Indian astrology is famously known for being one of the most ancient methods of exploring the nature of time and space, and subsequently their effects on an individual. Though it is a complex method and even so for the western readers, the authors have explained the subject in great detail to make it easy for the target audience to understand. Indian astrology emphasizes the concept that it is possible to understand the nature of an event by studying the state of the cosmos at the time of the occurrence of that particular event. And, it also believes that by following this concept one can also prepare for the correct response. Light On Life: An Introduction To The Astrology Of India Reprint Edition does explore the similarities between Indian and Western astrology, but it also highlights the major differences. Indian astrology is highly instilled with the psychological, physical, and religious spirit of India. Usually a closed and unexplained subject for the West, the authors clarify the same in detailed manner. Written by long-term practitioners who are experts in this field, this is a comprehensive book enlightening the reader on Jyotish. Light On Life: An Introduction To The Astrology Of India Reprint Edition is a complete handbook designed for astrologer and students of Indian thoughts and even those with very less knowledge will find this book beneficial.