Muhurta, or choice of auspicious moment for commencement of activity used to be the most important branch of Astrology in ancient times. Reasons for this can be found in its emphasis on the positive aspects of life, i.e. choosing favorable time to commence any activity. The emphasis on “Karma” or effort to create a short term destiny relating to a particular aspect of life within the limits set by major destiny or birth horoscope has also been the reason for giving muhurta the importance it deserved.