This unique and rich book contains sutras, translations, meanings, commentaries, analysis, mantras and teachings of the parampara on the first adhyaya of Jaimini Maharshi's Upadesha Sutras. It forms part of the course material for the Course on Jaimini Maharishi's Upadesha Sutras taught by Sanjay Rath, through the Devaguru Brihaspati Centre in the Himalayas each year. The first volume  has 19 chapters: Language of the Rishis, Kalachakra, Introduction to Chhandas, Varna Bheda, Upadesha Sutra Introduction, Sri Achyutananda, Understanding Lagna, Brahma Vidya, Vedic Numerology, Initiation, Katapayadi Varga, Drishti, Dasha, Charakaraka, Sthirakaraka, Argala, Arudha Pada, Siddhah, Special Ascendants, Varnada Lagna, Pranapada.