Collected Papers in Vedic Astrology_ S.rath

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SANJAY RATH

Pt.Sanjay Rath is a practicing vedic astrologer and jyotish guru of Sri Jagannath Center (srijagannath.org). He is a pioneer in bringing degree courses approved by the Government of India (through Kavi Kulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Maharashtra) to the western world through SJCERC (sjcerc.com). As a researcher in classic jyotish works, he is the author of many papers presented at various conferences worldwide. He is the author of many books including 'Crux of Vedic Astrology' and 'Vedic Remedies in Astrology' that have revolutionized outlook on jyotish and accepted it as being essentially scientific. He is the editor of the finest quarterly journal on on Vedic Astrology and spirituality - The Jyotish Digest (thejyotishdigest.com ), He is a Director and the principal teacher with JIVA (www.jiva.us ). the course that promises to provide illumination to the western world by carrying this knowledge using American teaching methods. Web Pages: http://srath.com

3® ^T: ^ II om ghrnih sarya adityah 11 ^lRrMlH-4'MPd cTT: ^ wf^rl dpi d^N 3TTdt ^dldt WTSJJd PI gpt^ll ghrnih surya adityomarcayanti tapah satyam madhu ksaranti tadbrahma tadSpa tipo jyoti raso'mrtam brahma bhurbhuvah suvarom 11 Aditya, the supreme cause of the universe, is the giver of light and water and is the source of all energy. He is denoted by the syllable OM. Gods worship Him as Tapas and Truth. (Being worshipped thus) He grants bliss to the worshippers. (Or the worshippers offer honey and sweet offerings to Him.) That form of the sun is Brahman. That is the pervading cause of all. That is water, fire, flavour and ambrosia. The three vyahrti's representing the three worlds and the pranava representing the cause of the universe denote that Brahman. Szvamt Vimalananda, Mahanarayanopanisad [sloka 15.2], Ramakrishna Math

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' his book attempts to bring together papers presented by me at various conferences and workshops worldwide during my journeys W ' from 2001-05. Some papers in this volume have been updated and have been clubbed together in similar or related topics to form about two or three volumes. This is the first of the volumes. These papers looked into various aspects and tools of Vedic astrology and include some of my research as well as a lot of the teachings of the tradition of Orissa. They are unique in the sense that the matter contained in most of these papers has never ever been presented in any book or discussed in any magazine by any other author on Vedic astrology. It is a pioneering effort to bring the great knowledge out of the labyrinth of slokas in the sacred literature of the Hindoo's which had been taboo for the Mleccha during the dark ages of medieval India, perhaps due to a xenophobia caused by the destruction of the temples and other centres of traditional learning. While it is true that all that we write in these pages is not the oral tradition and some of our own research has been added, we have made clear divisions and indicated the same for good records and posterity. While it is very easy for the world to be critical of any theory and those that we have proposed seem very workable are scientific in that they are verifiable and can be repeated, let me remind the reader that the Darwin's theory which they junk today formed the backbone for the development of science for more than a century. Just because something may be found not be perfectly correct in the future should not stop the learned astrologers from experimenting and innovating, so long as they remain within the borders of Vedic Astrology. If they are using a paradigm different and also vi

find it workable then it is fine, but it cannot be called Jyotisa or Vedic Astrology. Work on the Sarvatobhadra Chakra or the Hora Lagna though seeming stupendous in this book, is really the tip of the iceberg. We have included the relevant sloka from the Yamala for future reference. With these words, we offer this work for the kind scrutiny of all the learned astrologers of this world and pray that this may benefit mankind in general and all souls who approach such learned astrologers for help and support. Sri Jagannatha arpanamastu Sanjay Rath 15B Gangaram Hospital Road New Delhi 110060 Web Pages http://srath.com

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A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. - Lao-tzu 1.1 CREATION reation of the Universe has been a popular theme with philosophies and so also with Vedic Astrology. Parasara1 teaches that the entire manifested2 Universe is but one-eighth portion of the body of Narayana3. The size of the unmanifested Narayana is infinite4 and just like dividing infinity by any number the quotient is still infinity, so also the size of the manifested potion of Narayana is infinite . Essentially, the absolute Narayana is Nirguna5 but as a part of His pleasure6, does attain the three Guna7 due to Yoga (union) with the three kinds of Shakti8 . The whole body of Narayana is divided into four parts called (1) ParamBrahma, (2) Maha-Vishnu, (3) Sada-Shiva and (4) Vasudeva. These parts cannot really be differentiated from the whole as the pure nectar pervades 1. BPHS1.9 2. The manifest is referred to as 'Maya' or illusion, and in the Bhagavat Gita is called the Akshara' (syllable), immutable Brahma. Thus, if Narayana is said to be even above this sound syllable. 3. Narayana is composed of two words 'Nara' meaning 'any body' and 'Ayana' meaning 'Goal'. Thus the composite word Narayana means the ultimate goal of every body both living and non-living or mobile and immobile. In a more subtle sense it refers to the individual soul (Microcosm) endeavoring to attain Union (Yoga) with the Universal Soul (Macrocosm). Thus, Narayana also means this universal soul or supreme personality of God. 4. Poornamada poornamidam poornatapoornamudachyate; poornasya poomamadaya poornamevavasisyate. 5. Nirguna means untouched by material contamination - [Prabhupada]. Beyond the Guna's or without Guna. 6. Bhagavat Gita 9,8 7. Guna are the material qualities of Prakriti (personified nature) as Satwa (Goodness), Rajas (Passion) and Tamas (Ignorance). 8. Shakti literally means strength or power and specifically indicates the strength to achieve an objective. The three primary objectives are creation, preservation and dissolution. 11

them and the names used here are merely to aid understanding. Thus, Narayana with Sri9 Shakti is called Maha-Vishnu and is of pure10 Satwa Guna; Narayana with Bhu11 Shakti is Param-Brahma and is of pure Rajas Guna; while Narayana with Nila12 Shakti is Sada-Shiva and is of pure Tamas Guna. These three parts are full of nectar and are imperceptible. The fourth part of Narayana is Vasudeva. This quarter is further divided into two parts - one part that is perceptible (with three Shakti i.e. SriShakti, Bhu-Shakti & Nila-Shakti and three Guna's intermingling) and the other part that is imperceptible (with two Shakti's: Sri-Shakti & BhuShakti). 1.2 THE EXPANSION OF VASUDEVA The perceptible part of Vasudeva is Karanodakasayi-Vishnu or the principal evolver and the first intention of creation is seen in the evolution of the sixteen principles of material action13 . Srila Prabhupada14 opines that many such universes come out of the pores of the skin of Karanodakasayi-Vishnu. This is the first expansion (first Pada) of Vishnu of the three Pada15 (steps) in which the Lord manifests. Having created the universes Vasudeva/Vishnu enters into them for continuing the process of creation. In the next two-stages/ steps. He is known as Garbhodakasayi Vishnu and Kshirodakasayi Vishnu. The three-fold division continues into the next level due to the expansion of this perceptible part of Vasudeva with the motive of entering into each universe. Vasudeva takes the form of Garbhodakasayi Vishnu lying within the half of the universe, which is full with the water of His perspiration from the pangs of multiple births. Vasudeva {Garbhodakasayi Vishnu) with Neela Shakti (Tamas) evolves as the Shankarshana; with Bhu Shakti

9. Sri Shakti is the phoneme causing Satwa Guna and is personified as Maha-Lakshmi. Satwa Guna is of the nature of Goodness causing preservation. 10. The word 'pure' has been used to indicate the presence of Amrita (nectar) that causes immortality or perceived immortality in a relative time concept. U. Bhu Shakti is the phoneme causing Rajas Guna and is personified as Maha-Saraswati. Satwa Guna is of the nature of Passion causing creation. 12. Niia Shakti is the phoneme causing Tamas Guna and is personified as Maha-Kali. Tamas Guna is of the nature of Ignorance causing destruction. 13. SB 13.1 14. SB 1.3.1 purport 15. Trinipada vichakrame Vishnur-gopa adabhya. Atho dharmani dharayen. RV 12

He expands into Pradyumna (Rajas) and with Sri Shakti He evolves as Aniruddha (Satwa Guna)16. There is an intermingling of the Guna's (modes of nature), and the prevailing modes shall dominate the nature of the expansion. Figure 1: Na ray am & Creation Satwa Guna MAHA VISHNU (Narayana + Sri Shakti)

Rajas Guna PARAM BRAHMA (Narayana + Bhu Shakti)

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VASUDEVA Narayana 4- Bhu dyumna (Rajas) Ahai 14- Bhu Ten Inddriyas & Mana

Narayana 4- Nila Sankarsana (Tamas) I Maha Tatwa Ahamkara 4- Nila ■I Tanmatra & Bhoota

Parfs having Amrito (Pure Nector) and imperceptible (7/8th part of Narayana) l/8th Part that is perceptible and is involved in the process of creation The expansions of Sankarshana (Neela Shakti - Tamas) further evolve into the Maha Tatwa (the primordial five states of physical existence) while those of Pradyumna (Bhu Shakti - Rajas) evolve into Ahamkara (individual ego) and Aniruddha (Sri Shakti - Satwa) evolves into the demiurge Brahma (Ahamkara murti). This is conceived as the stem of the lotus (akin to the umbilical chord) growing out of the navel of Garbhodakasayi

16. This postulation of Parasara (BPHS 1.14 -1.17) is corroborated by the Sloka - Om namastubhyam Bhagavate Vasudevaaya dhimahi. Pradyumnayaaya, Aniruddhaaya namah Sankarshanaya cha. In addition we are taught that the intellect 'Dhi' evolves with these expansions which in turn, results in the creation of (a) Brahma and the 14 Loka, (b) Ahamkara that creates living beings and (c) Maha Tatwa. These expansions are spontaneous without any time lag.

Vishnu (as Aniruddha). The stem has a thousand petal lotus as its apex (like the Sahasrara Chakra - thousand petal Chakra in the cranium) on which resided Brahma. The stem has been equated to the three Loka (planes of existence) or to fourteen Loka depending on the context. Such brilliant imagery helps to clear many a misconception. For example there is this never ending debate about the correct time of birth - as to (a) whether it is the Garbha pravesha or coming out of the uterus, (b) Nadi sodhana - cutting of the umbilicus or (c) Prathama rodana - first cry? If we were to accept this imagery of Brahma on the umbilicus of Garbhodakasayi Vishnu as symbolizing birth, then it is time of cutting of the umbilical chord, which is the correct birth moment. Figure 2: Karanodakasayi-Vishnu

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Ahamkara born of predominant Rajas further evolves into three parts based on the Guna's. A more Satvic expansion (bom from Satwa or goodness) is into a Deva; Rajasik expansion (born from Rajas or Passion) is unto the Indriya's (five Gyanendriya or senses related to knowledge (1) smell, (2) taste, (3) sight (4) hear and (5) touch or feel and five Karmendriya or five primary actions (1) speech, (2) grasping, (3) walking, (4) evacuation/cleansing and (5) procreation}; and the Tamasik expansion (bom of Tamas or ignorance) is into Pancha Bhoota (five states of physical existence) called (1) Agni - fire/energy (2) Prithvi - earth/solid (3) Jala water/liquid (4) Vayu - wind/gas and (5) Akash - ether/vacuum. The Dhi (Supreme intelligence of Vasudeva) enters the process of creation through Ahamkara and besides the creation of the Tanmatra {five subtle elements (1) Energy - Agni (2) Solid - Prithvi (3) Liquid - Jala (4) Gas - Vayu and (5) 14

Akash - Vacuum in the physical sense but an ethereal substance in the metaphysical sense} and the Indriya as indicated, also creates the Mana (Mind or consciousness). All these creations are 'active' as they arise with their individual Shakti's. In fact, Ahamkara itself has been created from the Rajas of Pradyumna and in turn its creations will also exhibit such traits as associating for the purpose of creating active elements and bodies that are principally Rajasik. Thus all creatures and living bodies are created from Ahamkara. Figure 3: Garbhodakasayi Vishnu

The Vishnu Purana confirms this postulation and adds that the Paramatma' is the 'Purusha' and adds that He is 'Kaala' or time (the controller of the sixteen laws of material action). Thus evolved the concept of Kaala Purusha (personification of time as an aspect of God) and the BhaChakra (zodiac) as the celestial clock that not only represents the Kaala Purusha but also indicates the quality of time. Kshirodakasayi Vishnu or the Paramatma expands from Vasudeva/Garbhodakasayi Vishnu into the body of Brahma (through the Satvic incarnation Aniruddha) and thereafter enters the body of every living being to reside in the heart (lotus17). By a similar process, the Jeevatma (or the individual personal soul) also enters the body and shares a berth next to the Param Atma in the heart. Parasara18 has opined that the Paramatma resides in all Jeeva's i.e. all liv-

17. Ref: Appendix-1 - Heart lotus is the Hridaya Padma or a psychic energy center in the region of the heart. 18. BPHS 1.21 -24 15

ing beings have a portion of the divine spark of Vishnu within their hearts. The potency of this spark of Vishnu is called Paramatma-amsa whereas the potency of his or her own individual soul is called Jeeva-amsa. Sankhya Shastra has a similar postulation (as taught by Sri Krishna in the Srimad Bhagavat Gita and Kapila Muni an incarnation of Vishnu in the Srimad Bhagavatam) in so far as the expansion of Garbhodakasayi Vishnu is concerned. This teaching is grossly different from the fundamental atheism of the Sankhya Shastra given in the Sankhya Karika of Isvarakrishna attributed to Kapila. Kapila Muni the legendary founder of this system of philosophy19 gave this knowledge to His mother Devahuti and is different from Kapila Muni as indicated in the Bhagavatam. The principal difference is in the view of the Purusha as being the prime creator (Krishna/Kapila) and just an inactive spectator of the evolution of Prakriti (Isvarakrishna). The expansion of Vasudeva is based on twenty-five principles (Tatwa). The first principle is [1] the Purusha or Vasudeva the principal evolver Who glances at [2]Prakriti (Shakti - personified as Mother Nature) while lying on the Karana Sagar (causal ocean). The Purusha has three forms20 as (a) Maha Vishnu or Karanodakasayi Vishnu, (b) Garbhodakasayi Vishnu and (c) Kshirodakasayi Vishnu at the three levels of evolution. At the first level, the exhalation of Karanodakasayi Vishnu produces innumerable universes that start as a seed and expand as they float above the causal ocean. At the second level, Garbhodakasayi Vishnu enters each of these universes and interacts with Prakriti in its three constituent qualities called Guna to produce besides others, [3]Intelligence {Dhi or buddhi called Maha 'the Great One'). From intelligence is produced [4]Ahamkara (Self consciousness). Ahamkara interacts with Neela Shakti in the mode of Tamas to produce the Tanmatra (five forms of material existence in the particle form). The Tanmatra or particle forms of physical existence are [5] Akash - Vacuum or ether depending on context, [6] Vayu - Gas, [7] Jala - liquid, [8] Prithvi Solid, and [9] Agni - Energy. The five forms of gross physical matter called Maha Bhoota was created from these molecular forms. These are also named as the molecular forms (as they are not different from their constituent molecules) as [10] Akash - Vacuum or ether, [11] Vayu - Gas, [12]

19. There are six systems of Philosophy called Shad-Darshan. Refer Appendix-4 for more details. 20. Laghu Bhagavatamrita, Purva Khanda, 33 16

Jala - liquid, [13] Prithvi - Solid, and [14] Agni - Energy. Ahamkara interacts with Bhu Shakti in the mode of Rajas to produce the five sense organs called Gyanendriya - [15] hearing, [16] touch, [17] sight, [18] taste and, [19] smell and the five organs of action called Karmendriya - [20] speech, [21] grasping, [22] walking, [23] procreation and, [24] evacuation. Each of these organs and senses correspond to a Tanmatra/Maha Bhoota respectively. The final product of Ahamkara is the Mana (Mind) that interacts with the various Gyanendriya and Karmendriya and is influenced by the Tanmatra and Maha Bhoota i.e. the mind is the link between the senses and organs that are in constant interaction with the molecular and gross material forms. 1.3 SHAKTI Shakti is viewed as the principal field of evolution and in that sense is construed as a feminine personality but is viewed as a potency or energy type. Narayana, the Supreme Lord has two types of energies. These are the superior Spiritual energy and the other is the inferior material energy that manifests. The spiritual energy is further classified as internal and marginal. These are called Antaranga Shakti (internal spiritual energy), Tathastha Shakti (marginal spiritual energy) and Bahiranga Shakti (external material energy). Just as light loses its intensity as it goes further from the lamp (bulb source), so also the Antaranga Shakti is viewed as the concentrated effulgence existing within the Lord and is called Para Shakti as it exists only at the Para level. Tathastha Shakti is like the light just outside the lamp (glass cage of the bulb) and is also spiritual in the sense that it does not serve the purpose of making objects visible. The light which is outside the bulb helps us to see objects by reflecting from their surface and in a similar manner the Bahiranga Shakti is the original effulgence, field or potency that is involved in the process of creation. The Antaranga Shakti (internal spiritual energy) has three attributes. One is called Hladini Shakti and is like Neela Shakti or the pleasure potency and this internal quarter of the Supreme Lord is akin to Sadashiva. The other attribute is called Sandhini Shakti which is like Sri Shakti or the existential potency and this quarter portion of the Supreme lord is Maha Vishnu. The third attribute of the spiritual energy is called Samvit Shakti and is like Bhu Shakti or cognitive potency and this quarter of the Supreme Lord is Param Brahma. Refer Figure-1 where these are schematically shown as the three complete quarters in the imperceptible portion. The Padma Purana refers 17

to these as the Tri-Pada-Vibhuti (three quarters) and provides elaborate details. It adds that the material manifestation is in the Eka-Pada-Vibhuti (one quarter). The Tathastha Shakti is present in the fourth quarter as the margin or meeting point between the internal Antaranga Shakti and the external Bahiranga Shakti. As mentioned above, this is also spiritual energy and is viewed by Parasara as having two attributes - Sri Shakti and Bhu Shakti. Narayana in His interaction with the Tathastha Shakti is known as Vasudeva and is represented as a half of the fourth quarter in the schematic diagram (Figure-l). This portion is also imperceptible. Vasudeva in His multiple expansions as Kshirodakasayi Vishnu is the Paramatma (Universal soul or Macrocosmic expansion). The name Kshirodakasayi 'Vishnu' implies the yoga (union) of Vasudeva and Sri Shakti and indicates the perception of the Paramatma as being of pure Satwa Guna. This is viewed as the pure white light as indicated by the descriptive term Kshirodakasayi"2-*. The other Yoga of Vasudeva is with Bhu Shakti and this multiple expansion is called the Jeevatma (Individual spirit soul or Microcosmic expansion). These are like the various colors of visible light as well as the invisible 'dark' ultraviolet. Just as the diffracted light colors are like the original white light in every possible sense except the breadth of their spectrum, so also the Jeevatma have the potency of the Paramatma but are different in their individual potency. These Jeevatma or Jeeva's are like water particles that have acquired excessive energy ('Rajas' from Bhu Shakti) to become steam and have left the surface of the boiling water. Having moved away from the surface of the water these tiny water particles acquire various forms in various substances and being to believe in their independent existence in these substances as being different from the water reservoir from where they originated. In a similar manner the Jeevatma dwelling in the material substances begin to believe in their independent existence as different from the Paramatma. The closest contact that any being has with God is the juxtaposition of the Jeevatma and the Paramatma in the heart (lotus). The external Bahiranga Shakti is present in the other half of the fourth quarter and has Yoga with Vasudeva as Sri, Bhu and Neela Shakti for the process of creation. Whereas Sri Jiva Gosvami lists twenty Shakti's in the Bhagavat 21. Kshira means milk and Kshirodakasayi means sleeping on the ocean of milk thereby referring to the pure white effulgence of the Paramatma. 18

Sandarbha, Parasara lists forty Shakti's in two groups of twenty each as the potencies of the spiritual energy. This shall be discussed in a separate volume under Vimsamsa. 1.4 DEVA Most scholars misinterpret the word 'Deva' as meaning 'God'. In reality, there are 33 Deva's with about 330 million forms. The word is derived from the root Divu that has ten meanings22 (for a better understanding, refer to the glossary) 1. Krida - sporting 2. Vijigisha - conquest 3. Vyavahar - occupation/pursuit 4. Dyuti - intellectual inspiration or brilliancy 5. Stuti - praise 6. Moda - pleasure 7. Mada - exhilaration, intoxication 8. Swapna - dream 9. Kanti - splendor 10. Gati - direction, movement These words define the purpose of a Deva. Jaimini defines Deva or Devata as indicated by the Devata Karaka23 planet. This is the third in the hierarchy (of spiritual needs) after the Atmakaraka (helps in the determination of the Ista/Isa directing emancipation from the cycle of rebirth) and Amatya Karaka (deity symbolizing sustenance in this world). Thus Deva or Devata is the Guru and guides or illuminates certain inherent abilities that will develop in this life or the spiritual path or that which leads to fulfillment of desires etc. Nirukta24 defines Deva as that which (a) confers benefits (Danada) (b) illumines (Deepanad) or (c) is the source of such knowledge or illumination (Dyutanad). Thus, translating deva as God is conceptually incorrect. This view is further confirmed without an iota of doubt in the Aitereya Brahmana25 as well as the Sathapatha Brahmana26. The natural question is 'if Deva's are not Gods, then who or what are the Deva's and in what manner are they linked to Jyotish'?

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Dhatupatha Refer Chapter 8 ibid 7.16 Sloka 1,6 Satyasamhita vai deva Sloka 3.7,3.10 Vidmanso hi deva 19

Sathapatha Brahmana 14.16: Katame te trayastrimshat Hi ashtou vasavah; ekadasa Rudra, dwadasaAdityah ta ekatrimshat; Indraschaiva Prajapatischa trayatrimshaviti. (We) speak of the thirty three (Deva) of which eight Vasu, eleven Rudra and twelve Aditya add up to thirty one. Indra and Prajapati included bring their number to thirty three. 1.4.1 ASTA VASAVA (EIGHT VASU'S) Sathapatha Brahmana 14.16; Katame Vasava Hi. Agnischa prithivi cha vayusch-antarikshamchaa dityascha dyouscha chandramascha nakshatrani chaite Vasava aeteshu hidam sarve vasu hit am aete hidam same vasayante taddyudidam same vasayante tasmad Vasava Hi. The Sathapatha Brahmana gives the list of eight Vasu as (1) Agni (2) Prithvi (3) Vayu (4) Antariksha (5) Aditya (6) Dyou (7) Chandrama and (8) Nakshatra. Prima facie this may seem a bit contradictory as Aditya has also been mentioned separately but here it refers to the Sun, Chandra refers to the Moon, Nakshetra are the lunar mansions or the constellations and the remaining five represent the states of material existence. These eight form the primary source of enlightenment about the self. They represent the basic variables that define every creation and its original source of illumination in the ten methods defined earlier as the purpose of the deva. The Vishnu Purana makes this more lucid in the definition of the Vasu's as Ql) Apa - Jala Tatwa or liquid 11. Dhara - Prithvi Tatwa or solid 12. Anila - Vayu Tatwa or Gas 13. Anala - Agni Tatwa or Energy 14. Dhruva - the pole star representing a. Akash Tatwa - the sky or Vacuum and b. fixity of the zodiac i.e. the relevance of Ayanamsa 15. Soma - The Moon 16. Pratyusha - the recurring dawn representing a. The Sun - as causing the night and day i.e. the source of light behind the dawn, b. Lagna - The ascendant or the point in the eastern horizon as representing the self and is equated to the dawn. 20

17. Prabhasa - splendorous lights of the stars that are grouped into 27/28 Nakshetra (Constellations). This list is the first principle of Jyotish where the bodies that create all beings as well as guide them through various activities are defined. These include (a) the Sun, (b) the Moon, (c) the constellations called Nakshetra and (d) the Pancha Tatwa or (the guidance/direction from) the five states of existence of all matter and energy. Thus, the luminaries (Sun & Moon), the five planets Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus & Saturn [ruling the five states of energy (Agni), solid (Prithvi), ether (Akash), liquid (Jala) and gas (Vayu) respectively] and the 27 (or 28) lunar mansion called Nakshetra form the first principle. Birth implies creation and this is the Satvic principle of sustenance of the born or created being. 1.4.2 EKADASA RUDRA Sathapatha Brahmana 14.16: Katame Rudra iti. Dasheme purushe praanaa atmaikadashah te yadas mat marlyaacchreeradtkramanti atha rodanti tad yad rodayanti tasmad Rudra iti. The eleven Rudra27 are defined as Deva's. Ten of these are Rudra are responsible for holding the 'Prana' (vital life force or air) within the body that sustains the breathing and life. Thus, their nature is akin to Marut or storm god and in a sense like Vayu (the air element). The eleventh Rudra is Maheswara and is responsible for the Atma (soul). These are called Rudra from the root Rud meaning to weep as their 'going away' results in the death of the native and the near and dear ones weep. These eleven Rudra (including Maheswara) are responsible for the destruction of everything that has been created and form the second principle of Jyotish. In the first stage there is the destruction of the physical body by the 'going away' of any of the ten Rudra. Thereafter the Atma (soul) is separated from the Mana (mind) by Maheswara (Shiva) the eleventh Rudra. The two nodes of the Moon called Rahu & Ketu are the destroyers. Rahu has the responsibility of destroying the Luminaries and the signs (Dwadasa Aditya). Ketu destroys the material creation represented by the Pancha Tatwa (in Jyotish the five planets Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn) and the Nakshetra. The Rudra can be viewed 27. Jaimini has given considerable details on calculating these eleven Rudra (infact ten Rudra and the eleventh he calls Maheswara or Shiva Who is responsible for delivering the soul). These have been discussed in Volume VUI (Ayur Khand - Longevity). 21

as the binding forces in any created being, both living and non-living. They symbolize the strength of God and are also the strength of the created being as their going away results in the weakness of the body and it is destroyed. 1.4.3 DWADASA ADITYA Sathapatha Brahmana 14.16: Katame Aditya iti. Dwadasamasah samvatsarasya Aeta Adityah aete hidam sarvamadadaanayanti taddwididam sarva madadaana yanti tasmaditya iti. Dwadasa means twelve and Masa means the month - thus the Dwadasa (twelve) Aditya are the twelve months represented by the twelve signs in the zodiac. The month is variously defined in Jyotish and this specific reference indicates the motion of the during the period between two consecutive conjunctions with the Moon. This is the synodic month and is about 29.5 days, which for convenience is taken as 30 days. Since the average geo-centric motion of the Sun during 30 days is 30 degrees, this defines the Saura Masa (solar month) which is the third principle of Jyotish, Twelve such '30 degree motions' result in the Sim returning to its original position and this defines the Samvatsara or 'solar year'. Thus, the third principle of Jyotish is that of time & space which is defined by the Dwadasa Aditya (twelve signs of the zodiac with the Sun as their overlord). The solar month and solar year are the foundation of Vedic astrology and that further sub-divisions of time are to be determined based on solar motion. The word Samvatsara means 'year' and specifically 'solar year' as this is based on the Dwadasa Aditya. This knowledge is of vital importance in determining the period of influence of the planets called 'dasa'. Often astrologers are bogged down with misconceptions about using the solar or lunar year or even other variously defined time periods. This indicates the lack of appreciation of this principle of time & space relationship as defined by the Dwadasa Aditya. They are called Aditya as they are the distributors of food and all materials required for creation and sustenance (Dana) as well as inspiration, exhilaration, intoxication, sexual vitality and vigor (Mada). The Aditya are the givers and everything comes from them. Thus, the twelve signs represent all the material forms of creation.

1.4,4 INDRA & PRAJAPATI Sathapatha Brahmana 14.16: Katama Indrah katamah prjapatiriti. stanayitnureuendro yagyah prajap atiriti. Katama eko deva iti sa Brahma tyadityachakshate. Stanayitnu means thunder or lightening and refers to the electrical impulses that are used by the brain to control the senses. Thus Indra is the demigod controlling the senses and the working of the brain as well as the intelligence of all creation. Yagyam is the worship or praise for Prajapati the progenitor. This is the fourth principle of Jyotish and is called Lagna or the ascendant representing the seat of Prajapati the progenitor and the 'praise worthy one'. Indra is seated on the throne of the zodiac indicated by the point in the mid-heaven. This is the area of the tenth house counted from the Lagna or ascendant sign. The zodiac at any point of time, is divided into two halves by the line of the horizon. Since the earth rotates from the west to the east, the planets and other stars seem to move in the opposite direction from any stationary point of observation on the earth. The Sun rises in the east in the morning, ascends to mid-heaven (middle of the sky) by mid-day and then starts descending till it sets in the western horizon. Lagna is the point in the eastern horizon that is just about to ascend or rise into the heavens signified by the visible half of the zodiac and is akin to sunrise. This is called the ascendant. Similarly the point in the western horizon which is just about to descend or go under the horizon is called the descendant. The zodiac is divided into two halves called the Drusya (visible) and Adrusya (invisible) by the line of the horizon with the sky in the visible half and the portion below the horizon in the invisible half. The Drusya Rasi or zodiac signs (complete or portions) in the visible half are the heavens called loka whereas the Adrusya Rasi or zodiac signs (complete or portions) in the invisible portion or below the horizon are called hell or Tala. There are two postulates based on (1) material or physical existence and (2) spiritual existence to describe these heavens and hell. THE THREE MATERIAL WORLDS The physical universe can be classified into three parts called Bhu loka (earth), Bhuva loka (firmament or the solar system which contains the nava graha) and Swarga loka (Sky containing the fixed stars which is the residence of the demi-gods). The geocentric zodiac (Bhu loka as its center) 23

limited to the Bhuva loka is called the Vishnu chakra (Tropical zodiac where the weather and other phenomena of the atmosphere and beyond are experienced). The geocentric zodiac based on the fixed stars in the sky is called the Narayana chakra (Sidereal zodiac). These terms find specific mention in the Vishnu purana. The pious Hindu recited the prayer "Otn Bhur-bhuva-svah" every morning for the blessings of this material creation as a prefix to the Gayatri mantra. THE FOURTEEN SPIRITUAL WORLDS Thus, there are seven heavens and seven hell. The heavens called loka28 are in seven parts: i. Visible portion of the Lagna (ascendant sign/house) that has ascend ed i.e. from the start of the sign to the longitude of the ascendant called Satya loka symbolized by the thousand petal lotus on which rests Prajapati (form of Brahma) the progenitor. This is the seat of the creator and He is praised by all His creation. It shows fame as a consequence of the praise and health and vigor. ii. Visible portion of the seventh house/sign that is about to descend or go into the invisible half i.e. from the longitude of the descendant to the end of the sign called Bhu loka (the earthly plane). It shows the death and re-birth as this is also the Mrityu loka or 'where death occurs'. iii. The tenth house/sign (with the mid-heaven as the throne of Indra in it) called Svah or Sivarga loka. iv. The remaining signs/houses in the visible portion (8th, 9th, 11th & 12th ) are the Bhuva, Maha Gyanah and Tapah loka. Thus, the seven heavens are Bhu, Bhuva, Svah, Maha, Janah, Tapah & Satya loka29 and the deities of the planets Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn and Jupiter respectively, preside over these loka. The seven

28. The names of the seven loka as given here are from the Markandeya Purana. Human beings reside in the Bhu loka (earthly plane) while birds, clouds and the demigods reside in the Bhuva loka. The names given for the seven heavens indicated by the seven signs are different in other Vedic literature. However, the names given here are accepted as authentic as Rishi Markandeya was the recipient of the Vedic knowledge from the Maharishi's through Rishi Chyavan & Daksha Prajapati. He was also the grandfather of Parasara, 29. The names of the seven loka as given here are from the Markandeya Purana, Human beings reside in the Bhu loka (earthly plane) while birds, clouds and the demigods reside in the Bhuva loka. The names given for the seven heavens indicated by the seven signs are different in other Vedic literature. However, the names given here are accepted as authentic as Rishi Markandeya was the recipient of the Vedic knowledge from the Maharishi's through Rishi Chyavan & Daksha Prajapati. He was also the grandfather of Parasara. 24

heli are the seven signs in the invisible portion of the zodiac called Atala, Bitala, Sutala, Talalala, Rasatala, Mahatala and Palala respectively. There are seven Narka (most inferior hells for punishment) below these seven Tala and are all situated at the nadir i.e. the point exactly opposite mid-heaven in the fourth house. The spiritual Hindu recites the mantra "Om Bhur- Om Bhuva - Om svah - Om Maha - Om Gyana - Om Tapah - Om Satyam" everyday as a prefix to the Gayatri mantra aspiring for the highest heavens. Thus, in any chart, the seventh house is examined for death and rebirth. If death occurs during the period of the planet in the seventh house or its lord, then rebirth is sure to occur. The place of rebirth can be guessed from the planet / sign in the seventh house. If Mars is in the seventh house, then rebirth shall be in an island like Sri Lanka. Others indications can be read from standard texts. It is also for this very reason that Parasara recommends the Mritunjaya Mantra with its prayer for Moksha (emancipation from the cycle of rebirth) during such periods of planets connected with the seventh house. The 12th house or the portion just before the Lagna is the Satya Loka, the highest spiritual point and beyond this is the spiritual region of no-return. By constantly repeating Om Tat Sat and living a truthful life, the worshipper attains Satya Loka and the highest heavens beyond from where there is no return to this Mrityu loka. Thus, we conclude that the 33 Deva's are the basic paradigm of Jyotish and that they can also be grouped based on mobility. These groups would include: c. The immobile or stationary stars form the group of 27 (or 28) Nakshetra, d. The space and time divisions form the group of Rasi or Dwadasa Aditya and e. The luminaries (1) Sun & (2) Moon, the Pancha Tatwa controllers (3) Mars, (4) Mercury, (5) Jupiter, (6) Venus & (7) Saturn and the Rudra rep resentatives (8)Rahu & (9)Ketu form the third group of mobile bodies called Graha. Since these are nine in number, they are called Nava Graha. We shall use the forced definition of 'planets' to indicate these nine mobile bodies. The Sun is not mobile within the solar system but from a geocentric viewpoint i.e. assuming the earth to be stationary, its movement is translated to be the movement of the Sun.

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1.5 PANCHA TATWA The five principal forms of existence of all matter and energy which is the physical manifestation from Tamas are called Pancha Tatwa (lit. Five elements). These five forms of existence are Agni (Energy), Prithvi (Solid), Jala (Liquid), Vayu (Gas) and Akash (Vacuum). Thus every body or physical manifestation in this Universe must exist in one or more of these five principal forms of physical existence. This is a well known principle of Physics and that these forms of existence are mutually convertible i.e. matter and energy can change from one form to another or that the Tatwa are changing from one to another all the time. Gasoline (petrol) is primarily a liquid substance (Jala Tatwa) which is ignited in the engine of a car and is converted to energy (Agni Tatwa) that propels the car. The human being consumes solid food (Prithvi Tatwa) and various liquids (Jala Tatwa) which are digested at various levels and the necessary elements are extracted into the blood especially glucose (the gasoline for the human body). For ignition, the presence of oxygen is necessary and this is drawn from the air (Vayu Tatwa) we breathe. Oxygen also gets dissolved into the blood which is like the engine of the car where the glucose and oxygen meet and are ignited to give energy (Agni Tatwa) to the muscles to work. The Pancha Tatwa are not Deva's in their physical manifestation but their ability to guide the life process and course through various forms and manifestations is the Deva. Water for example, is Jala Tatwa and is primarily a physical element (Bhoota) born from Tamas. However, the knowledge that water can quench thirst is a Deva. This difference between the physical element itself and the body of knowledge associated with it should be understood as the difference between the Bhoota and the Deva. In the human body, neither the food nor liquids consumed nor the air we breathe nor the ignition and energy formed are Deva. They are simply the Tatwa or the elements working as per the natural laws. 1.6 GUNA Guna is the state of being of a body (or element composed of the principal forms of existence). It is a measure of the energy level as well as the nature of the motion. If the motion is balanced, then it can continue without resistance for infinite time like the rotation of the planets around the Sun has been going on for ages. Such bodies possess Satwa Guna or the quality of goodness in good measure that causes them to continue in perfect 26

motion for a long time. It is for this reason that Parasara teaches that the planets possess the goodness that causes them to represent the Dasavatar (ten forms of Vishnu - Sustainer, the embodiment of Goodness). Others tend to accelerate with excess energy and then decelerate as the energy level is diminished until they come to a standstill. The process of uneven motion is called Rajas Guna and is a sign of life (Brahma - Creator). The point where the body comes to a standstill or has no motion is called Tamas guna and is a state equated with death (Shiva- Destroyer). From a heliocentric viewpoint, the planets possess Satwa Guna, but this situation changes from a geocentric view point, where we find the planets accelerating, decelerating and also coming to a standstill. These motions have been studied and various mental attitudes have been attributed to them. For example, a planet that is accelerating and moving very fast is said to be in Bheeta avastha i.e. frightened and is running away. 1.7 DIVINE INCARNATIONS From the above it is evident that every aspect of this manifested universe is a part of Vishnu and thus, every being is but an incarnation of God. There are umpteen incarnations of Vishnu as given in the Bhagavat Gita30, Srimad Bhagavatam31 and other literature. The translations of Srila Prabhupada are recommended for study and these will require an elaborate commentary to fully appreciate each incarnation from the Jyotish viewpoint and understanding. The Bhagavatam is also the best source for understanding the principles of creation and what has been given here is merely a gist. One of the important teachings of the Bhagavatam is that the different incarnations and forms of God are worshipped by people for attainment of different desires. Recommended reading; 1. Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra Vol 1 & 2 2. Satapatha Brahmana 3. Srimad Bhagavatam

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We must not forget that it was the Hindus who discovered what is known as the precession of the Equinoxes, and in their calculation such an occurrence takes place every 25,827 years. Our modern science, after labors of hundreds of years has simply proved them to be correct. -Count Viscount Cheiro 2.1 TIME AND SPACE ime and space are like endless rings without a beginning and without an end. The definition of the beginning of a linear time scale or the starting point of the Universe has been the vexed question of many a thinker and this thought leads the mind to a definition of God as being imperceptible. The great Vedic thinkers personified God as Kalapurusha32 and harmonized these two concepts of time and space into the four-dimensional model of Bhachakra (geocentric zodiac). Normally the Bhachakra is represented as a two dimensional figure for easy reading on paper, but the other dimensions of a dynamic linear time and the vertical declination of the planets were also examined and noted. Thus, the first and foremost point to bear in mind is that every division of the zodiac has a similar or matching division of time. As we study each of the divisions, we will also examine the time measure represented by it and will get additional clues to interpret results and delineate the effect of time on the division, 2.2 RASI & NAKSHATRA The division of the zodiac into twelve signs and twenty seven (or twenty eight Nakshatra) is the primary division in the paradigm of Vedic Astrology, Every now and then a new planet is seen and the doubts arise in the minds of the learned on the continued validity of the twelve sign zodiac. To clear these doubts, it is necessary to understand the basis of this primary division called Rasi. The zodiac of 12 signs and 27 constellations was prepared by carefully observing the movement of the Sun and Moon

32. Kala- time, Purusha - God personified as Man. Hence, Kalapurusha is the personification of time as the ultimate representation of God. 28

in the geocentric model of the universe. 2.2.1 RASI - TWELVE SUN SIGNS. The relative motion between the Sun & Moon shows that the Synodical Month (new moon to new moon or full moon to full moon) is 29D12H 44M 3S = 29.53059D. Rounding off to the next higher integer we get 30 days during which, the average solar motion is 30 Degrees. Finally, dividing the Bhachakra of 360 degrees by 30, we get 12 signs, or the 12 sun signs as the Sun33 gets over-lordship of all signs being their pater. The twelve signs are Mesha (Aries), Vrisabha (Taurus), Mithun (Gemini), Karkata (Cancer), Simha (Leo), Kanya (Virgo), Tula (Libra), Vrischika (Scorpio), Dhanus (Sagittarius), Makara (Capricorn), Kumbha (Aquarius) and Meena (Pisces). Figure 4: The Sun sign Zodiac Tauras Pisces / Pisces Aries Tauras Gemini NVrisab Aries 12 Meena Mesha Vrlsab Mithuna Mesha \. / y/Kumbh Gem In Pn Mlthuna \ / Aquarius XX xx1 Cancer \ -Af / Aquarius or fr Kark Kumbh Karkata Cancer fs?/ Capricorn 4 XWrr Makar Kark or x xx10 X Karkata N. X^ 7 X. / Capricorn m Simha Makar Leo VSagittarius Simha j/ 9 x\ yC \bhanus Leo yS Sagittarius Vrischik Libra Virgo Libra .X 6 N. y/eNv Dhanus Scorpio Tula Tula yvlrgo Kanya VrlschWv / Kanya Scprplq Nj Sun Chakra Venus - Diamond Jupiter - Square East India North & West India South & SW India 2.2.2 HORA (BASED ON ECLIPTIC)

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This method of division of the Zodiac into two halves is based on the distance of the sun from the earth. This divides the zodiac along an imaginary line passing through the zero degrees of Leo and Zero degrees of Aquarius into two halves. Half or Hora is derived from the word Aho-Ratra34 indicating the two-fold divisions of the day into equal halves of light and dark-

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37. Note that the term summer and winter refers to the northern hemisphere and is actually reversed in the southern hemisphere. The Summer solstice marks the end of summer i.e. when the Sun reaches its maximum northern latitude, whereas the winter solstice marks the end of winter when the Sun reaches its maximum southern latitude. 31

prising three seasons each. The specific terms used are Uttar-Ayana or Northern Goal and Dakshin-Ayana or Southern- Goal and refers to the 'goal' of the Sun as it seeks to reach the northernmost point of the zodiac (i.e. Zero degrees of Cancer) or southern-most point (i.e. zero degrees of Capricorn). This can also refer to the goal of seeking the northernmost latitude38, which coincides with summer solstice, or the southernmost latitude39, which coincides with winter solstice. 2.2.4 KENDRA (QUADRANT) The beginning of the zodiac was fixed based on the position of the sun on equinoxes i.e. when the days and nights are equally long and this was at the zero degree of Aries and Libra. In this manner, the four crucial points of the zodiac were determined as zero degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. The Rishi's realized that there were actually two zodiac's - one where the solar system could be considered as an independent system in itself and another in which the solar systems movement around another ellipse center called VISHNU-NABHI is also accounted for. These two zodiac systems are called Sayana (Tropical) and Nirayana (Sidereal) Bhachakra. The primary difference between the two being the motion of the solar system in the universe which is measured by the period of precession of the equinoxes - 25,800 years and when calculated from the point when the same is zero (i.e. sidereal and tropical zodiac coincide) is called Ayanamsa*0. Now, the difference between the starting points of the two zodiac's at any point of time is called Ayanamsa. In the concept of the Hindu calendar41 we realize that Varahamihira's advocation of using the Suklanta Masa had a lot to do with the nomenclature of the Months on the basis of the normal Nakshatra position of the Full Moon and this determined the start of each lunar month (and not the Amanta Masa system as is in vogue in most of India today). In any case the star 'Chitra' was observed as the point of fixation and 'Chitra Paksha' referring to the opposite point from 'Chitra42' represents the beginning of the zodiac. The basic point is that the zodiac was divided into four parts of ninety 38. Tropic of Cancer at 230 27' N Latitude. 39. Tropic of Capricorn at 230 27' S Latitude. 40. Different average rates of precession have been given for Ayanamsa, but the fact remains that Surya Slddhanta has been very close to the truth in using 24000 years!. The average rate is 360 Degrees divided by 25,800 years = 50.232558 seconds per year. Note also that the word is composed of 'Ayana' + 'Amsa' or literally, portion of the Ayana. 41. Refer appendix-1 for details. 42. Here we are referring to the Yogatara of Chitra. 32

degrees each by the four points representing the beginning of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn and that these four points defined the four goals of human existence as (a) Dharma - righteousness and adherence to natural and societal principles (b) Moksha -Spirituality and emancipation from the cycle of rebirth, (c) Kaama - existence of desires and their fulfillment or denial as the cause of rebirth and (d) Artha - wealth. The four parts, on the other hand, divided the life into four ashrams, which form the foundation of Hinduism. This is also the concept in 'Chatuspada43 Dharma'. The Sankhya Shastra teaches extensively about the Pancha Tatwa or the five forms of existence of all bodies. These forms of existence are (1) Prithvi (Solid state), (2) Jala (Liquid state), (3) Vayu (Gaseous state), (4) Agni (Energy state) and (5) Akash (ethereal or vacuum state). Vacuum permeates the entire universe and hence, the Akash Tatwa is present throughout the Bhachakra. The other four Tatwa were found to be in a predominant form in Aries (Agni), Cancer (Jala), Libra (Vayu) and Capricorn (Prithvi). 2.2.5 TRIKONA (TRINE) In a similar manner, the Trikona (trine) should also be understood as being the division of time into three aspects of past, present and future. Using (a) Manu Smriti statement that 'a day in the life of the Gods is a year in human life' we arrive at the basic equation of 1 Deg (=day motion of Sun) representing 1 year in Human life, and (b) Parasara's statement that the Param Ayus for human beings is 120 years, we arrive at the angle of 120 Degree representing the present life, next 120 deg representing the future and 120 degree representing the past. The span of 120 degrees of the zodiac covers 9 Nakshatra and thus, a group of nine Nakshatra before Janma (birth) Nakshatra represents the past, the group of nine from Janma represents the present while the remaining group of 9 represents the future. This three-fold division is very fundamental to Vedic Astrology and we have the three types of Chara (Movable), Sthira (Fixed) and Dwisbhava (Dual) signs. Since the three types are based on the original longevity equation of Parasara (120 Deg = Full life), this is used in the most basic methods to estimate longevity. 43. Chatuspada literally means four feet and also refers to the sign Sagittarius which is the ninth house representing ones fortune or Bhagya. The four feet of Dharma are defined as the duty towards (a) Universe/Nation (b) Society (c) Family and (d) self in that decreasing order of importance. It is noteworthy that Parasara uses the term 'Bhagya' while referring to the Chaturthamsa's results. 33

2.2.6 RITU - THE SIX SEASONS. The change of seasons formed the primary basis for the Hindu calendar where the year was divided into six seasons called Ritu. Rains were considered the blessings of the Gods and the rainy season was considered as that during which life came to this earth. This formed the principle behind determining the life giving portion of the zodiac as well as the concept of the coming down of the individual soul from the heavens above with the raindrops44. The distribution of the seasons in each Ayana, their extent in the zodiac and ruling planets are given in Table-1. Furthermore, the Ritu should be understood only from the solar months45 (i.e. Sun's transit) and not the lunar months. Since the Sun was accepted as the cause of all seasons, it was natural to give the over lordship of the seasons to him. Table 1 - Division of the seasons

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Sun signs covered Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini

Lord Moon Sun Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Saturn Jupiter Mars Venus Mercury

44. The Bihadaranyaka Upanishad explains the Karma theory with reference to the theory of Transmigration of the soul (samsara). The pious and good souls who have lived a dharmic life depart for the abode of the forefathers and other such loka. After a period of temporary bliss, they move on to emptiness via the Moon. From emptiness, they descend to the earth with the rain and enter the food that is consumed by the prospective father. From the food they become spermatozoa and are offered to the prospective mother in the altar of fire (copulation). Then the birth occurs. Tire Upanishad adds that the unrighteous are incarnated as birds, insects, animals or plants on the basis of the Karma of the past lives. It is generally taught that conduct and adherence to the moral code determined these changes. Thus good karma would promise an exalted future while bad karma will tend to degrade the soul in the lines of ' as you sow so will you reap'. This doctrine of Karma (literally "action") provides a very satisfactory explanation for the various social inequalities that exist as well as tire troubles or grief that one faces as it is the result of one's own acts or misdeeds in the past. These Karma are divided into two categories called Sanchita and Prarabdha. The results of Sanchita Karma will be exhausted in the various heavens and hells after death whereas only experiencing them can lessen the results of Prarabdha Karma. Thus, it is this Prarabdha Karma, which is the cause of rebirth, 45. Indicated by Mukunda Daivagyna in Nasta Jataka

2.2.7 NAKSHATRA - (LUNAR MANSIONS) Having divided the zodiac into 12 signs based on the Sun's movement, it was necessary to also divide this into parts to study the effects of the movement of the Moon. Considered independently, the Moon takes 27D 7H 43M 11.5S to go around the earth. This is called the Sidereal month. Taking the integer 27 we get the 27 Nakshatra or Lunar Mansion (each 130 20' of arc). Each Nakshatra was identified with a star, (or star cluster) and derived its name from it. The 7-34 hour shortfall in a sidereal lunar transit was made up by a short-span intercalary (hypothetical) Nakshatra called Abhijit. The span of Abhijit is determined proportionally as (7h 43m 11.5s/ 24 hrs) x 130 20' = 40 17' 20". This span is from 2760 40' to 2800 57' 20"overlapping the 21st Nakshatra (Uttarasadha). This becomes the 28th Nakshatra, which is used in some Chakra like the Kala Chakra and the Sarvatobhadra Chakra etc. Table 2: Nakshatra - Lunar Mansion No.

Nnkslwtrn

Dcihi

Plnih'tniy Pndn Lordship 3"20' (Vimsotlnri) each

Extent iu Rnsi

. Rnsi

Aswini

Ketu

4

13020'

Aries (Mesh)

Venus Sun Moon Mars

4 1 3 4 2 2 4 3 1 4 4

16040' 300 100 23020' 30° 6040' 200 300 3020' 16040' 300

2. 3.

Bharani Krittika

Aswini Kumar Yama Agni

4. 5.

Rohini Mrigasira

Brahma Chandra

6. 7.

Rudra Ardra Punarvasu Aditi

8. 9.

Pusya Aslesha

Brihaspati46 Sarpadeva47

Rahu Jupiter Saturn Mercury

Taurus (Vrisabha)

Gemini (Mithun)

Cancer (Karkata)

46. Jupiter 47. Snakes ruled by Rahu 35

No.

10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

NakslwH'n

Makha Poorva Phalguni Uttar Phalguni Hasta Chitra

15. 16.

Swati Visakha

17. 18. 19. 20.

Anuradha Jyestha Moola Poorva Ashada Uttar Ashada Sravana Dhanista

21. 22, 23. 24, 25. 26. 27,

Deity

Plniu'tmy Pihtil Locd-s/i/p 3"2(r < Viiiisolturi) cnch

Extent in Rnsi

Pitri48 Bhaga

Ketu Venus

4 4

13020' 16040'

Aryama

Sun

1 3 4 2 2 4 3 1 4 4 4 4

300 100 23020' 30® 6040' 200 30® 3020' 16040' 300 13020' 16040'

1 3 4 2 2 4 3 1 4

30® 100 23020' 300 6040' 200 300 3020' 16040'

4

30°

49

Savitur Tvashta

Moon Mars

Vavu Mitra

Rahu Jupiter

Indra Nirriti . Jala50

Saturn Mercury Ketu Venus

Viswadeva

Sun

Vishnu Asta Vasava51 Varuna Ajaikapad

Moon Mars

Satabhisaj Rahu Jupiter Poorva bhadrapada Ahirbudhany a Saturn Uttara bhadrapada Mercury Revati Pooshan

Rnsi

Leo (Simha)

Virgo (Kanya)

Libra (Tula)

Scorpio (Vrischika)

Sagittarius (Dhanus)

Capricorn (Makara)

Aquarius (Kumbha)

Pisces (Meena)

48. Pitri refers to the forefathers and when the Sun is in this place, in the Krishna Paksha (called Pitri Paksha), the devout Hindu worships the manes and forefathers. 49. Others -Vishwakarma, Aditya etc. 50. Water personified as the protector 51. Vasudeva 36

2.3 DIVISIONS OF A SIGN Division refers to an orderly division of the 30 degrees of a sign into parts called Amsa. The charts constructed on the basis of the ownership of these divisions52 are called Divisional Charts or simply D-Charts. The sign is divided into 'N' number of parts where 'N' refers to the Varga number. Each part is called an Amsa and maps into a specific sign of the D-N Chart. If any planet or Lagna is placed within an Amsa, then it is also in the mapped sign of the D-Chart. To understand this, let us consider the chart of a person bom on the 7th of August 1963. Some of the planetary positions are Lagna 140 Pisces, Jupiter 260 07' Pisces, Moon 19057' Aquarius and Saturn 26050' Capricorn. The Rasi (D-l Chart) will have Jupiter and Ascendant in the first house in Pisces, Moon in the 12th house in Aquarius and Saturn in the 11th house in Capricorn. Let us attempt to determine the Drekkana divisions and D-3 chart. Here 'N' = 3 and each sign of 300 longitude is divided into three parts of 100 each. Each of these divisions is called an 'Amsa' and more specifically a Drekkana or 'Trine division'. The three Drekkana of all signs would be in the longitude range (1) 0-100, (2) 100-200 and (3) 200-300. The first Drekkana of a sign is mapped to itself, the second is mapped to the sign in the fifth from it and the third is mapped to the sign in the ninth from it.

52. The ownership of individual divisions & signs by planets has been mentioned in traditional literature: BaaOmaacCivaccandTiva&SaulCMvak ojyamaMdak-marojyaa:. maoYaaidBaanaamaiVpa; k'maoNa tdMSakanaamaip to Bavaoyau:.. Trans: Mars, Venus, Merc, Moon, Sun, Merc, Ven, Mars, Jup, Saturn, Saturn & Jupiter are the lords of the 12 Rasi's reckoned from Aries. These planets (in the said order also) lord the Amsa's (Divisions). Vyankatesh Sharma - Sarvartha Chintamani (Sloka 1.06) kjaBaRgaubauQaondurivaiSaiSasautisat$iQaraya-mandSainajaIvaa:.gaRhpa navaBaagaanaamajamaRgatulakk-TaVaSca.. Kalyan Verma (Saravali Sloka 3.11) 37

Figure 7: D-Chart construction

SI T nb K Z 350 340 SL 330 320 E 310 T K 300

I -n. I JOO nu no

nu X 120 -TL 130 np a 140 210 Z 150 160 170 180 190 200 nu T I z£tz

iasi D-l Chart Z 19-57

Asc 26-50

290 280 270 260 it zo T no z 8 K

Drekkana 04 Chart h

Asc

Thus, Lagna at 140 Pisces is in second Drekkana and is mapped into Cancer the fifth house from Pisces. Jupiter at 260 is in the third Drekkana of Pisces and this is Scorpio in the D-3 Chart. Moon is in the second Drekkana of Aquarius and is placed in Gemini in D-3 Chart. Saturn at 270 is in the third Drekkana of Capricorn and is mapped to the ninth house from Capricorn (i.e. Virgo) where it is placed in the D-3 Chart. 2.3.1 NOMENCLATURE The divisions of the zodiac and the divisional charts constructed on the basis of ownership of these divisions are named on various criteria. These include: 1. The division numben This is the numer by which the sign is divided into parts. For example 'Saptamsa' composed from Sapta meaning seven and amsa meaning portion. Thus, this is the one-seventh division of a sign. 2. Other reference numbers: For example, it is well known that there are 27 Nakshatra. Hence the name Nakshetramsa coined from Nakshatra and Amsa (portion) refers to the one - twenty seventh (1/27) division or the divisional chart prepared from this division occupied by 38

the Lagna and nine planets. 3. Usage and focus: Every divisional chart (or division) has a specific use and a clearly defined focus on a specific area of activity. For exam pie, Siddhamsa is coined from Siddha referring to that body of knowl edge which a person learns and achieves perfection in and Amsa means portion. So, Siddhamsa refers to the division/divisional chart where we study the learning process. This is the 24th division (D-24 Chart). This is also called the Bhamsa from the word 'Bha' (as in Bha-chakra which is the primary representation of the zodiac as composed of 27 Nakshatra. 4. Multiple names: Divisions (D-charts) can have multiple names from either of the three aforementioned methods. For example the 16th divi sion is called Shodasamsa [Shodas (sixteen) Amsa (portion)]. This is also called Kalamsa based on the 16 Kala's in a 24-hour day. 5. Rao's Method: The nomenclature introduced by Dr.K.N.Rao refers to each divisional chart directly by its division number. For example, the Siddhamsa is simply called the D-24 Chart or just D-24 when the divi sion in the Rasi chart is being referred to. Table 3: Nomenclature Division D-l Chart D-2 Chart D-3 D-4 Chart D-5 Chart D-6 Chart D-7 Chart D-8 Chart D-9 Chart D-10 Chart D-ll Chart D-12 Chart D-13 to D-15 D-l 6 Chart D-17 to D-19 D-20 Chart D-21 to D-23 Charts

Primary Name Other names Rasi Bhagana, Bha chakra Hora Drekkana Chaturthamsa Tureeyamsa Panchamamsa Shastamsa Kauluka Saptamsa Astamsa Navamsat^SHSIDharmamsa Dasamsa Swargamsa Dwadasamsa

Suryamsa

Shodasamsa

Kalamsa

Vimsamsa Not used in Vedic Astrology 39

Division D-24 Chart D-25 to D-26 Charts . D-27 Chart D-28 to D-29 Charts 0-30 Chart D-31 to D-39 Charts D-40 Chart D-41 to D-44 Charts D-45 Chart D-46 to D-59 Charts D-60 Chart

Primary Name Other names Siddhamsa Chaturvimsamsa > Not used in Vedic Astrology Nakshatramsa Bhamsa, Saptavimsamsa Not used in Vedic Astrology Trimsamsa Not used in Vedic Astrology .ff; , . Khavedamsa Swavedamsa Nht used in Vedic Astrology ^ rjyV Not used in Vedic Astrology Shastyamsa Some higher Divisional charts

D-72 Chart D-81 Chart D-108 Chart

Nav-Navamsa Astottaramsa

■P

PPf? D-144 Chart D-150 Chart D-300 Chart

EM?

.

'

,

Nav-Dwadasamsa, Dwadas-Navamsa, two methods of chart con struction).

Dwadas-Dwadasamsa Nadiamsa Chandra-Kala Amsa Ardha-Nadiamsa

1. Other systems: There are other totally different Varga Charts based on other criteria. Example - Astakavarga: The Varga charts constructed on the basis of the contribution of Rekha53 and Bindu54 by the eight fac tors (Lagna and seven planets from Sun to Saturn). 2.3.2 TECHNICAL TERMS Like every other system, there are various technical terms used in the examination of Divisional charts. Getting accustomed to the verbiage helps in understanding and using the system. 1. Vaiga: Division or Divisional Chart in general usage. 2. Amsa means portion and generally refers to the division of a sign. It

53. Reltha lit vertical line 54. Bindu lit. Dots. Thus, Rekha and Bindu refer to marks and dots contributed by the individual planets (and Lagna). 40——————— —

3.

4.

5.

6.

also refers to individual D-charts when used in conjunction with the ref erence to the division. Example: Navamsa - Nav (Nine) + Amsa (divi sion) refers to the one-ninth portion of a sign and the D-9 Chart specif ically. Yoga means union and refers to the association of two bodies, whether mobile planets/Lagna or static signs in any of the four methods of Sambandha55 . Any planet that brings about an association between the Lagna, Hora Lagna and Ghatika Lagna by ownership, placement or aspect is termed a Yogada. Subhapati: Subha means benefic and specifically refers to the Moon, as it is the sustainer of this life. Subhapati is the dispositor of the Moon and its dignity in the various divisional charts is examined to determine the health and longevity of the native. If the Subhapati aspects or conjoins the Lagna or Atmakaraka, it is elevated to the position of a Kevala. In addition if it associates with the Hora Lagna (HL) or Ghatika Lagna (GL) it is further elevated to a Kevala Yogada and if both HL and GL are also associated with the Kevala, then it is a Kevala Mahayogada. Karya Rasi is the house, which is the center of focus of the activity relat ed to a Divisional chart. A D-chart may have many important houses like a Dasamsa where the sixth house is examined for service related matters or the seventh house is examined for business, but the focus is the tenth house and for the Dasamsa, the tenth house is the Karya Rasi. The Lord of the Karya Rasi in the Rasi Chart should be well placed in the concerned divisional chart for the activity (Karya) to prosper. Karyesh is the significator of the Karya (activity) and will vary from one chart to another depending on the activity involved. For example, in the Dasamsa (profession) a person can have many Karyesh depending on the activities he is involved in. As an example let us consider President Bill Clinton. He is a politician and also a lawyer. The Karyesh for poli tics is the Sun (note - Moon is for Bureaucracy) and that for a legal pro fession is Jupiter. Depending on the placement and strength of these planets in the Dasamsa, the rise or fall or changes in career can be stud ied and predicted. The concept of Argala is vital to determine as to which of these Karyesh shall bloom or perish at any point of time as the dasa's change.

55. Two planets can associate by (a) conjunction (b) mutual aspect (c) exchange of signs or constellations, or (d) aspect/placement in each others signs. 41

7. Karaka means significator and are classified into the three categories of Naisargika, Chara and Sthira karaka. Details about Karaka and other basic principles like Rasi & Graha drishti, Argala etc, can be learnt from any standard book. 2.4 HARMONICS Since the twelve sign division is the primary division, it follows that all sub-division of the sign will fall in a sequence that repeats after every twelve divisions. Thus, for example, the D-16 Chart (Shodasamsa or Kalamsa) will be the first harmonic (or second cycle) of the D-4 Chart (Chaturthamsa). This can be expressed mathematically as 16 = (12 x 1)+ (4); where 1 represents the first harmonic. Similarly, the D-40 (Khavedamsa) Chart is the third harmonic (or 4th cycle) of the D-4 Chart as 40 = (12 x 3) + (4). Table 4: Divisional Charts Cycle Level of Consciousness

Ci/clc/ Harmonic

Divisional Charts rang

Physical

Primary

(D-l to D-12)

Conscious

Secondary/ First harmonic

(D-13 to D-24)

Sub-Conscious

Tertiary/ Second harmonic

(D-25 to D-36)

Super- Conscious

Quaternary/ Third harmonic

(D-37 to D-48)

Supra- Conscious

Pentenary/ Fourth harmonic

(D-49 to D-60)

The first cycle of divisional charts from Rasi chart (D-l) to Dwadasamsa (D-12) rules over the physical plane and covers such matters as physical body (D-l), material wealth (D-2), brothers & sisters (D-3), immovable properties (D-4), children (D-7), authority over others (D-5), spouse (D-9), work (D-10) and parents (D-12). The second cycle or first harmonic rules over the conscious plane. Technically it covers charts D-13 to D-24, but Parasara has restricted the scope to the three primary areas of mental activity namely Shodasamsa or Kalamsa (D-16) ruling over matters of general mental happiness, luxuries, vehicles etc; Vimsamsa (D-20) wherein spiritualism, occult studies etc are examined and Chaturvimsamsa (D-24) for all kinds of learning (which is actually considered a heritage from the society). The Ihird cycle or second harmonic rules over the sub-conscious plane covering charts D-25 to D-36. Parasara advises us to focus on two charts in this group, namely, Nakshetramsa (D-27) for strengths & weak42

nesses and Trimsamsa (D-30) for all evils. For example if the Moon is exalted and placed in a quadrant in the D-27 Chart, we can infer that the native is mentally very strong. A weak Mercury in this chart can show speaking disorders or a weak speech. The fourth cycle or third harmonic rules over the super-conscious plane covering charts D-37 to D-48. However, the good & bad accruing to the destiny of the individual due to the Matrilineal karma (seen from Khavedamsa D-40 Chart [as 40 = (12x3) + 4] and that from the Patrilineal Karma (seen from the Akshavedamsa D-45 Chart [as 45 = (12x3) + 9] are considered important in the Shodasavarga scheme of Farasara. The fifth cycle or fourth harmonic rules the supra-conscious plane covering the charts D-49 to D-60. At this level, the heritage (equivalent of D-12) of the karma from past births is relevant and the Shastyamsa (D-60 Chart) is vital. Parasara gives the highest weightage to this chart in the Shodasavarga scheme. There are much higher planes of Consciousness and some other divisional charts like the Nava-Navamsa (D-81), Ashtorramsa or Navamsa-Dwadasamsa (D-108) and DwadasamsaDwadasamsa (D-144) are used. OM TAT SAT

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The Badhaka

CONCEPT adha m. a harasser or tormentor like Rahu; the source of annoyrllH| ance, distress and obstacle like Ketu; molestation, affliction, pain, > trouble or female disease like Venus; cause of injury, detriment, fvurt, damage or even danger and jeopardy to life (as in prana-) like Mars or Saturn; exclusion from a group or society caused by the nodes or Saturn; suspension or annulment (of a rule etc.) as caused by the royal planets Sun and Moon; a contradiction or objection as caused by the reasoning exercise of Mercury; absurdity leading to exclusion due to superior logical proof by the intellect of Jupiter. In essence, the manifestation of the most negative qualities of any planet. Badhaka or (female) badhika means a being who is oppressing, harassing or causing all that mentioned for badha satru badhaka refers to all that which is opposing, hindering progress, injuring or prejudicing badhata refers to the act of setting aside, suspending or, annulling rules or orders thereby causing pain and suffering or explanations of spirituality and philosophy as they lack sufficient proof or in the face of superior or better proof, badhatva refers to a particular disease of women Sometimes there is considerable obstruction to whatever we do and no good work is accomplished. The fate seems to be obstructed and in spite of constant prodding, the obstruction persists. Badhaka means obstruction and this can take various forms from a simple irritant at times to terrible incurable diseases. RA^I BADHAKA (Obstruction by Sign) Every sign has a sign of obstruction called Badhaka Rasi and its lord is 45

called Badhakesa1. This is given in Table A7-1. For example, if the Lagna is Gemini, then the Badhaka sign is Sagittarius and its Lord Jupiter becomes the Badhakesa. Table 1: Badhaka Sign Rasi Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

Badhaka Rasi Aquarius Capricorn Sagittarius Taurus Aries Pisces Leo Cancer Gemini Scorpio Libra Virgo

Badhakesa Rahu & Saturn Saturn Jupiter Venus Mars Jupiter Sun Moon Mercury Ketu & Mars Venus Mercury

The list of Badhaka Rasi is very systematic and can easily be remembered. For Movable, Fixed & Dual Signs the sign of obstruction/evil (badhaka) is the 11th, 9th, & 7th house respectively and the badhakesa is the lord of the sign of obstruction/evil. Fig 1. As nature (Vishnuitakes 3 steps forward from Aries to Gemini, Rahu(destruction) takes 3 steps backwards (always retrograde) from Aquarius (own house)

2 3

I

b3 1

1. Badhak means obstruction and Isa means the Lord. Thus, Badhakesh refers to the Lord of the sign of obstruction. Another synonym for Badhak is Vighna and for Badhakesh is Vighnesha which refers to Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. That is why Ganesha is always worshipped before commencing any prayer or Pooja. The twelve names of Ganesha (given by Narada Muni) as given in the Ganesha Tantia (Fig 5-&) remove the ohstrction from the twelve signs. 46

Fig: Concept of Badhaka idam visnurvicakrame tredha ni dadhe padaml samulhamasya pamsurel Irk veda tanau tanah danda haraljaimini upadesa sutra

b4 Ak b6 ► 4 A

b8

Si b7

s 12 !

^■

ii1

(

10 /

\ o bl2

m

A

Fig 3. As Vishnu begins the next three steps by shifting from Virgo to Libra, Rahu takes a '6th house' leap from Pisces to Leo, Vishnu tales 3 steps from Libra to Sagittarius and Rahu takes 3 steps backward from Leo to Gemini

b9

s

b5

Fig 2. Vishnu begins the next three steps by shifting from Gemini to Cancer, Rahu takes a '6th house' leap from Sagittarius to Taurus. Vishnu takes 3 steps from Cancer to Virgo and Rahu takes 3 steps backward from Taurus to Pisces

L

Fig 4. As Vishnu begins the next three steps by shifting from Sagittarius to Capricorn, Rahu takes a '6th house' leap from Gemini to Scorpio. Vishnu takes 3 steps from ^ Caopricorn to Pisces and Rahu takes 3 steps back from Scorpio to Virgo 47

The 22nd Drekkana: Khara The lord of the 22nd drekkana is the Kharesa^ and can cause Badhaka effects i.e. can cause obstructions and activate the badhakesa and other evils. Other views Harihara (Prasna Marga) cities two other theories for determination of the "houses of harm" or badhaka ra^i (table-2). There is yet another view which states that planets in kendra to the badhaka ra^i shall also be badhaka signs. This view is not acceptable to most astrologers. Instead based on the principle of Paraspara Karaka (i.e. doing each other's job when the planets/ signs are placed in mutual quadrants) the planets placed kendra to the badhaka shall act as its cooperators and can instigate the badhaka into tormenting the native. Table 2: Badhaka ra£i -II Sign

House of luviu

All Movable sign

Aquarius

Leo/ Virgo/ Scorpio/ Sagittarius

Scorpio

Capricorn

Taurus

Gemini/Pisces

Sagittarius.

WRATH OF THE DEITY The wrath of the deity is to be judged based on various factors. As indicated, the 12th house from the Atmakaraka is the place of the ISta Devata and it is from the 12th house from the Badhakesa that the past life history of maintenance of the deity is to be deciphered. If the Badhakesa in an adverse place and afflicted, and if a Malefic planet is placed in the 12th house from the Badhakesa, the indications are that the worshipped image has been mutilated. This brings the wrath of the deity signified by the Badhakesa. Depending on the malefic^ planet/ Upagraha^ involved, the following can be inferred: 2. General of the demon army or the leader of the opposing forces/evil. 3. In this case, the natural malefic planets are Rahu, Saturn and Mars only. The non-luminous Upagraha Gulika is also to be considered in these matters. 4. Non Luminous points in tire Zodiac that are akin to the Graha, hence the name Upagraha. 48

1. If Gulika/ Rahu: Indicates a curse of the Serpent deity or a serpent having touched the image of the deity has made it very impure. 2. If Saturn: Pollution /dirt on the image/ temple. 3. If Mars; disputes /bad management of worship/ image/ temple etc. Table 3: Planets & deities Planet

Sun

Moon Mars

Mercury

Jupiter

Deity

Placement All signs except 1st & 2nd Drekkana of Dual signs

Lord 6iva

1st Drekkana of Dual signs

Kartikeya

2nd Drekkana of Dual signs Strong Weak Martian signs (Aries & Scorpio) Odd signs

Gane^a

Even signs

Camundl, Bhadrakali

Movable & Dual signs

Visnu avatar

1st & 2nd Drekkana of fixed sign

$r! Krsna

All signs

Mahavisnu or Narayana (planet associating changes this as Jupiter governs divinity in general)

Durga Kali Camundl Male Deities like Kartikeya & Bhairava

Fault determination • Depending on the placement of the Badhakesa^ , a) If the Badhakesa is in Lagna and associates with evil planets, then it is the idol, which has been mutilated. If Mars aspects/ joins Badhakesa: breaking idol, image or any sacred object associated with the deity. A fresh idol has to be installed in a temple. If Saturn, Gulika or Rahu asso ciate, pollution and dirt have made the idol impure. If Sun associates, then it is due to birds. b) If the Badhakesa is in the fourth house, then the temple is either bro 5. Ref: Prasna Marga (Chapter 15 Sloka 11) 49

ken/ dilapidated (Mars affliction) and needs repairs, or has been for gotten or unclean (Saturn/Rahu) and needs to be sanctified. c) If the BadhakeSa is in the 2nd or 11th house, then the deity's wealth has been stolen or misappropriated. This property is either dhatu^ (inanimate object), mula (grains, trees, lands etc) or jiva (Men, Animals etc) depending on the Lagna as being movable, fixed or dual if unoc cupied. If a planet occupies Lagna, then Mercury and Jupiter signify Jeeva, Sun & Venus signify mula and the others (Moon, Mars, Saturn & Rahu) sig nify Dhatu. Similarly, the stars reckoned from Aswini are in the order of Dhatu, Moola & Jeeva. d) Similarly, inferences can be made from the other houses. •

Depending on the Lord of the sign occupied by Badhake^a^, the Tatva (Element) signified shall indicate the following;

Table 4 Disposihv

Elcmciil Agni (Fire)

Remedy Lamp, Candle

1 Sun/Mars 2 Venus/moon Jala (Water) Prthvi (Earth) 3 Mercury

Milk, Ghee, Sweetmeats etc. Sandalwood paste, perfumed oils

4 Jupiter 5 Saturn

Flowers, garland Incense, Dress, Ornaments etc.

Aka^a (Ether) Vayu (Air)

Remedial Measures In case it is inferred that there is ample evidence of the wrath of the deity, then the remedy should be suggested based on the placement of the Badhake^a in different houses from Lagna as given in Table 4 and the planet associated as given in Table 5.

6. literally Dhatu means metal, but in the broader sense refers to inanimate objects, 7. Ref: Prasna Marga (Chapter 15 Sloka 12) 50

Table 5: Badhakn in House House 1 2 3 4 5

Posture Standing Riding Sitting8 Sleeping Standing

Reined}/ Transliteration Pratibimbadana Japa Puja Dhama Santarpana

6

Walking

Prathikara Bali

7

Dancing

Nritya

8 9

Sleeping Standing

Bhuta Bali or Puja Devopasana

10

Crawling

Danti-Skanda Bali or Pooja

11

Sitting11

Tarpana

12

Sleeping

Gitam-vadya

Translation Gift of idol or picture Mantra repetition Worship Renovation of temple Presentation of oil/gifts, clothes etc. Remedial offerings & dedication Dances9 to be performed for deity Worship of the Tatwa10 Worship of Dharma Devata Bali Karma or Pooja for Ganesha (or Subramanya/ Kartikeya) Ritual water offerings & Dedication No affliction. (But music & song may be offered)

8. Seated on Throne or with spouse etc. 9. Dancing with the Mahamantra is considered very auspicious, especially if the seventh house from Lagna is associated in any manner with the Badhakesh. 10. The rulership of the Tatwa (elements) have already been indicated in the Table A7-4, For example, if the Badhakesh is in Leo ruled by the Sun, the Fire element is vitiated. If this also happens to be the 8th house, then the lamp has to be offered to the deity (Bhoota Bali) or the Holy Fire has to be worshipped with the relevant mantra like "Om Hum Rum Chaitanyayai Namah" (Bhoota Pooja). 11. Yogic Posture is generally indicated. 51

Table 6: Obstruction by Planets Planet/ D is posit or Sun Moon

Remedy Transliteration Devaradhana, Sankhabhishek & Dana

Mars Mercury

Dipa Samarpan & Havan Nritya karma

Jupiter

Dwija Bhojanam

Venus

Rogasyamanayannam Pradeyam Nlcanamnadanam

Saturn

Translation Worship of deity Abhishek using a conch & donation of rice & water12 Illumination & Fire sacrifice Arranging festivals & dances for the deity Service & feeding of Brahmins, priests & learned persons; offer ing ornaments etc. Feeding the public and sick people. Feeding the poor and oppressed persons.

In this chart on Schizophrenia(next page) Jupiter is debilitated in both raSi and navamsa and is also retrograde indicating the wrath of the deva is likely to occur and if it does, it will be impossible to obtain relief due to the retrogression (cesta bala) of Jupiter. The lagna is Virgo (dual sign) and the seventh house (Pisces) is the badhaka sign with Jupiter its lord, becoming the badhakeSa. The twelfth house from Jupiter is aspected by Mars indicating that an idol of the deity has been broken. The nodes also aspect Sagittarius (the 12th house from badhakesa) by raSi drsti indicating that the terrible wrath of the deity. This anger symbolized by the nodes and Mars constitutes unbroken sarpa yoga (indicating that the native shall be entangled in poverty and health problems) and Pi^aca badhaka as well (Ketu in quadrants with Mars aspecting lagna). The magnitude of the anger should be judged in this manner based on the evil yoga formed by the evil planets aspecting the 12th house from 12. Social service like making free drinking water outlets etc. 52

Chart 1: Schizophrenia Ra

Ma AL

Rasi Lunacy

Mo

Su August 10,1949 9:00:00 (5:30 east) Ve Sa 86 E 20, 20 N 51 Me

(Ju)

HL

Md

HI.,

Sa Me

Ke

Su

As

AL

5L

Ma 12 Ou) 10

Ra

Ke

Gk

SL

As; 13 Vi 30 Me: 8 Le 14 (PK) Ra: 26 Pi 35 (GK)

Ve

Gk

GL

Md

As

Su: 24 Cn 01 (AmK) Ju (R): 1 Cp 33 (DK) Ke; 26 Vi 35

Mo Mo: 9 Aq 17 (PiK) Ve: 24 Le 23 (AK) HL: 13 Sc 02

GL Ma: 18 Ge 47 (BK) Sa: 13 Le 32 (MK) GL; 26 Ar 45

the badhakesa. Every dark cloud has a silver lining and here we find a fine dharmakarmadhipati yoga involving the lords of the ninth and tenth houses as well as the lagna and second houses. The involvement of the fifth lord Saturn, with this yoga indicates the blessings of fine children who will prosper. The native lost his mental balance following a fire incident (Jupiter's ire is always indicated by fires and religious hatred). He became raving mad and inspite of the best medical attention, he did not recover. It was a fortunate turn of fate when a nice lady decided to marry him and bore him two sons. For thirty years his spouse has nursed him and cared for his children. Inspite of his mental health, he worked as an engineer in the government and took premature retirement when he could no longer work under the heavy dose of the medicine. The deity indicated by Jupiter is Mahavisnu (Jagannatha) and remedy was reciting the Narayana Kavaca and offering clothes and other gifts at a temple. It was not possible for him to do this as lunacy prevented him from any coherent effort in this direction. ;

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Wrath of Sarpa Deva Rahu in 4, 6, 7, 8,10 or 12 houses requires propitiation. If Rahu is connected in any way with Badhakesa, these remedial measures are compulsory. If Jupiter associates with the BadhakeSa and is placed in a dusthana13 and if Rahu is in a quadrant from Jupiter, then the curse is from superior or divine serpents. If Gulika is in quadrants instead of Rahu, then these are inferior serpents. If the Sun associates with Rahu, then the serpents are beneficial and essentially intent in long term good, while the Moon associating with Rahu shows evil-minded serpents intent on causing disaster. The following remedies have been prescribed in the Prasna Marga and other traditional texts: 1) Rahu in 6th, 8th, 10th or Badhaka House: Sarpa Bali as per prescribed texts. 2) Rahu in 4th House: Installation of image of Sarpa Devata or dedicate a Chitra Kuta stone 3) Rahu in 12th House: Music & singing. 4) Rahu in first house: Sprinkling milk (Tarpana) over the abode of ser pents or over an image of the Snake God (Nagaraja /Vasuki) in a tern pie. 5) Rahu in seventh House: Dancing and devotional songs. 6) Rahu in dual sign: dedicate a small serpent made of gold or copper (symbolic of the baby snakes killed) 7) Rahu in movable sign: small eggs of gold or silver be offered (sym bolic of the broken eggs of the snakes) 8) Rahu in fixed sign; Plant trees (Symbolic of the replacement of the destroyed ant hills and abodes of the serpents). Chart 2: Young brilliant astrologer (Next page) Generally astrologers should look for the affliction of nodes in their charts as both Rahu & Ketu give good knowledge of astrology when in trines to navamSa lagna indicating that these planets are being invoked when charts are being examined. Affliction from the nodes can cause severe problems for astrologers and it is mandatory for Jyotisa to check sarpa do^a in their charts.

13. the 6th, 8th or 12th house 54

SL

AL

Rasi Sarpa Dosha

Ke

November 21,1981 6:22:22 (3:00 east) 36 E 49, 1 S 17

Ve

Su Md HL Gk As GL

As; 6 Sc 30 Me: 24 Li 12 (BK) Ra: 1 Cn 45 (AK)

Ra

Me

Ve

/

AL

Ma Sa

Ju

X\ Ju y/ SU N. Me \ 9 / HL Md ^\7 / Ke tOXf GL Gk X6 \ AS y/

\

/ Mo

Su: 5 Sc 08 (GK) Ju: 5 Li 13 (PK) Ke: 1 Cp 45

\ 8/ 11V5 / 2 \

Mo Sa

Ma

X4 Ra /3\ SL

Mo: 4 Vi 45 (DK) Ve: 21 Sg 49 (PiK) HL: 9 Sc 41

Ma: 23 Le 51 (MK) Sa: 24 Vi 35 (AmK) GL: 16 Sc 31

In the chart lagna is Scorpio (fixed sign) and badhaka house is the ninth house Cancer as per standard rules given earlier. BadhakeSa Moon does not conjoin Jupiter or Sun indicating that neither divine serpents nor good/beneficial serpents are involved. Instead, the Moon is the badhake^a and dispositor of Rahu (causes association with Moon) and shows evilminded serpents intent on causing disaster. We also find the presence of a kala amrita yoga (sister of the terrible kala sarpa yoga) indicating a spiritual and good person who may have to see considerable suffering on account of the planets being in the grasp of the nodes. Rahu is not in 4, 6, 7, 8,10 or 12 houses. Since Rahu is placed in the badhaka house, the remedial measures are compulsory. On the other hand, we find that Rahu placed in badhaka house is aspecting the Sun placed in lagna indicating that some superior serpents shall also help him due to some good karma of a past incarnation. This may manifest in the form of learning subjects like astrology and the occult sciences. It also indicates Kundalini yoga or spiritual awakening due to Sri Daksinamurti or Sri Dattatreya. Badhakesa Moon is placed in the eleventh house indicating misappropriation of the deity's wealth. To determine the nature of the wealth we need to see the lagna and here we find the Sim placed indicating mula (grain, trees or lands). We infer that the native took over lands occupied by 55

snakes by breaking their eggs (Rahu in movable signs) and dwelling places. The fact that the dwelling places were destroyed is seen from the presence of Mars in the 12th house from the badhakeSa Moon and that they were made unfit for the serpents to live is indicated by Saturn conjoining the Moon. Planets in kendra to the badhakesa shall cooperate with it. We find the Venus and Saturn in kendra to the Moon and these can indicate the sources that will instigate the trouble in the life of the native. Lord of the 22nd drekkana is Mercury and it is the lord of the sign badhakesa is placed in. That is not sufficient condition for instigation when other more serious factors exist. Rahu is also the atmakaraka indicating that the birth is due to these sins/wrath of the sarpa devata. The native shall be very spiritual and shall learn to be totally honest and he cannot cheat others although he shall be cheated by others. Remedial measures recommended: • Donate nine (Rahu in 9th house) gold eggs at a Siva linga and pray for forgiveness [one time]; • Sprinkle milk (abhiseka) on Nagaraja, the snake god at a 6iva temple (Sun in lagna aspected by Rahu) to bring the blessings of the superior serpents [every year on birthday-janma tithi]; • Donate some trees or land; • Worship Sri Balabhadra sincerely everyday. Wrath of Parents The Badhaka sign should be Aries/ Scorpio (indicating the anger/ fire of Mars) to show the presence of a curse. The Sun (natural significator of father) should be in this Badhaka sign in Rasi or Navam^a to show the curse of father. Similarly, the Moon (natural significator of mother) should be in the aforementioned Badhaka sign to show the curse of Mother. The BadhakeSa associated with Leo & with Mars/Saturn shows the anger/sorrow of the father or some paternal elder respectively. The Badhakesa associated with Cancer & with Mars/Saturn shows the anger/sorrow of the mother or some maternal elder respectively. The 6th lord in 9th house or 9th lord in 12th house or the Sun in the sixth shows the displeasure of father. Similarly, the 6th lord in 4th house or 4th lord in 12hh house or the Moon in the 6th house shows the displeasure of 56

mother. Serve your parents if they are alive. Perform Shraddh or work for some elderly persons in the memory of your parents if they are dead. Mars so placed shows the curse of brother, Venus of spouse etc. The ritual called Tila homa can be performed if the parent is dead. Chorl 3; Father's ire Su

Gk Ve

Afi

HL

GL

SL

Ma

HL Md GL

Ju

Rasi Father's ire

AL

March 28,1962 6:29:00 (5:30 east) 85 E 17, 22 N 6

Ra

/

\1 / 2JX Su As Gk \

Me Ke

Ve

Md

Ma ]u Me / AL \11/ SL Vio Sa

\

Ke

\l2/ sVs / 6 \

Sa Ra Mo

As; 26 Pi 20 Mc: 26 Aq03(BK) Ra; 22 Cn 08 (GK)

4

/\

/

Su: 13 Pi 33 (PK) Ju: 7 Aq 08 (DK) Ke: 22 Cp 08

Mo: 29 So 41 (AK) Ve: 28 Pi 08 (AmK) HL: 4 Ar 22

/

X8 Mo 7 \

Ma: 19 Aq 00 (MK) Sa: 15 Cp 44 (PiK) GL: 5 Ta 39

In this chart lagna is Pisces and the badhaka sign is Virgo and badhake£a Is Mercury. The Sun is the sixth lord placed in lagna and aspects the badhaka sign and is also placed in Scorpio navamsa (ruled by Mars). Thus one of the conditions for the anger of father is fulfilled. The ninth lord Mars is in the 12th house with the badhakesa Mercury. Yet another dictum is fulfilled. Since the Sun is in lagna the native earned the anger of father (from childhood itself) for various acts related to girlfriends and later due to umpteen misunderstandings related to his marriage proposals and possible spouses, life pattern etc. He could never see eye to eye with his father on any matter. Saturn & Ketu conjoin in the eleventh house indicating that he shall not perform the last rites of his father and that such a misdeed can be the cause of his misfortune. 57

Chart 4: Emperor Aurangzeb Mo AL

GL

(Sa) ]U As

HL

Mo

(Me) Gk

As: 16 Aq 29 Me ON

Ke

Md

Raasi Female data witheld jamna tithi: Sukla-I Aghata rasi: Aries, Scorpio Ve SL Ghatak Rasi; Leo Mo Ghatak tithi: Rkta A8 A2 (4,9,14) Me Sa Su AL

Ju A5

> **

Chart 5: Cheated female

A7

Ra Gk Md AS A6 A4 A3 A9

Ra Gk 7 Ju \ / AS eV' A5 A3 A9 ** , V; ^Me Sa Su \6/ 9V3 AL /12\

toV / 11 \

Ke A10

\5/ V4

yfz /1 \ /HL GK Ma \ All UL \

The lady is born in §ukla pratipada tithi.. JT1 belonging to the group of Nanda tithi (1, 6 & 11).. JTG Under table-1 col.3, we find this listed twice in the rows that show Aries and Scorpio (Col.l). Thus for birth in Sukla pratipada (s-1), the aghata ra§i are Aries and Scorpio. Mars indicating young eligible bachelors is in Aries with Upapada in it indicating a few heartbreaks due to such false promises of marriage whereas Jupiter is in Scorpio in the aghata rasi indicates a severe heartbreak due to a married man. With the advent of Jupiter da^a in 1997 she was in love with a married man who had filed his divorce papers (see next chart). At this point in 2001 she approached the scribe. Since the Upapada is in Aries, she was advised to fast on all Tuesdays and recite a mantra as the basic remedy for marriage. She was regular with fasting but the mantra practice would often break. She was initially advised to seek companionship elsewhere but seeing her love, it was difficult to convince her. Alternatively, she was advised to continue with the fast and make a sincere prayer since Jupiter is placed in mantra pada (A5 - mantra/prayer) and aspects both the darapada (A7 Cancer) and Upapada by raSl drsti. The line was very thin and such a Jupiter can give love marriage and a nice son or alternatively can cause a serious heartburn due to a broken love affair as it is in the aghata ra^i. Scorpio indicates deserts and such Bad Lands where wells and other such sources are the only means to water. Therefore, she was told that the final decision (marriage hopeful80

ly) would be in a desert. The last information (Jupiter da^a - Saturn antardaSa) was that she was leaving for Dubai for a job where her boyfriend has already gone. When she landed at the airport, she was shocked to learn from her boyfriend that he had got engaged to another girl and that the marriage was taking place soon! What a horrible way for the aghata to function. The boyfriends chart is given below. It is noteworthy that the man was bom in Rkta tithi (caturthl), which is a ghataka tithi for her janma ra& Capricorn. This was something we had missed earlier and has been a painful oversight. Hope the learned astrologers benefit from my experience. Chart 6 Male (married) SL

Ra (Sa)

Raasi

Ju

Male Gk Md

AL October 17, 1966 7:15:00 (5:30 east) Ma 73 E 1. 26 N 17 ^

\ 8/ 9 /\

Me Ke As HL

/ Gk \ Md

\ 7/ 10 /\4 / 1 \

11

GL Mo As: 7 Li 15 Me: 22 Li 10 (BK) Ra: 23 Ar 57 (Gk)

Me Ke As HL

Ve Su

Su: 29 Vi 52 (AK) Ju : 9 Cn 08 (PK) Ke: 23 Li 57

/\ /I2\ /SL \ / (Sa) Mo: 9 Sc 24 (MK) Ve: 24 Vi 01 (Amk) HL: 18 Li 28

Ra

\6/ Vs Ju

\

X3 / 2\

Ma: 9 Le 12 (Pik) Sa (R0: 0 Pi53 (Dk) GL: 26 Sc 24

This man was born in Scorpio Janma raSi indicating that the ghataka tithi is Nanda including sukla pratipada. This is the janma tithi of the lady in the previous chart. Technically, this man is also supposed to have been hurt by the lady. The janma tithi is Rkta tithi Sukla caturthl (s-4), which is listed twice under column 3 in table-1 indicating Libra and Capricorn as the aghata raSi. Mercury is in Libra in the aghata rasi (Rath aghata raSi rule is fulfilled) indicating that he will be hurt by a lady who does not have a child (i.e. one who shall be barren). The lady in the previous chart can be said to be barren as she was older to him and 42 years of age without marriage or chil81

dren and was also responsible in many ways of having 'helped him' break his marriage and get divorced. Conclusion: Thus we can see that the cheated is no less guilty than the cheater. We are reminded of the words of Khalil Gibran on 'Crime & Punishment'. . .And as a single leaf turns not yellow but with the silent knowledge of the whole tree, so the wrong doer cannot do wrong without the hidden will of you all...If any of you would bring to judgment the unfaithful wife, let him also weigh the heart of her husband in scales, and measure his soul with measurements."... Khalil Gibran on 'Crime & Punishment' IN LOVE WITH A MARRIED MAN Chart 7: Married lady Mo

AL (Sa)

Su ^ Gk

Ra HL

Raasi

Ma

Love affair Female December 21,1969 Ke Md 21:45:00 (5:30 east) As 74 E 53, 31 N 35

Me Su

Ve GL

As: 1 Le 18 Me: 24 Sg 35 (Amk) Ra: 22 Aq 24 (PK)

Su

\ 6/ Ju 7X

Ke Md

Ve GL

\5/ eV2 / 11 \

As

Me Ra HL Su 9/\ Ma Z10 \

\4X X3

Mo

'AL Xi (Sa) /12\

Ju Su: 6 Sg 12 (DK) Ju: 7 Li 22 (GK) Ke: 22 Le 24

Mo: 13 Ta 10 (BK) Ve: 28 Sc 02 (AK) HL: 14 Aq 49

Ma: 11 Aq 06(MK) Sa (R): 8 Ar 47 (Pik) GL: 28 Sc 39

This chart was discussed in the Vedic astrology list. It was reported, "She is going through a rough phase in life i.e. she was having an affair with a married man and knowledge of the same has reached her family. Rahu, Mars in 7th house with aspect of Saturn that is not good, but Jupiter's ra^i aspect is the saving grace in Ra^i chart. Mercury and Ketu in seventh in 82

navarh^a are again not good. Rahu VimSottari dasa would have led to this problem and also navam^a Narayana da^a is of Libra. UL has Papakartari Yoga. I feel that this period may lead to problems but will not lead to divorce." Birth occurred in sukla caturdasl (s-14), which is Rkta tithi. Under table1 col.3, we find this listed twice in the rows that show Libra and Capricorn (Col.l). Thus for birth in ^ukla caturdasl (s-14), the aghata ra§i are Libra and Capricorn. Jupiter (married man) is placed in aghata rasi Libra (Rath aghata tithi rule is fulfilled). This confirms that she shall have a love affair with a married man (outside marriage) and consequential suffering due to the same. The exchange between the seventh and ninth lords involving a debilitated Saturn and Mars is indicative of leaving of home at the time of marriage and some suffering connected with father. The following confirmation was received from the fellow astrologer after we did the initial reading of the chart that "the guy is my younger brother's friend and he had come to me to ask about their affair. He wanted to know if he would be able to keep this lady also with him without leaving his first wife! Lady is about 5'2" and has a daughter and a son. She came to USA after her marriage. She lost her father before her marriage. She is working at a Federal government job. Her husband had a heart attack in 2002. He is an accountant etc. The guy is about 6 feet tall. He came to USA in 2000 and managed to get political asylum; wife and son joined him last year in November. He has two younger brothers - one in New Zealand and one in India. He has got very good memory for numbers and addresses. He is driving a cab for a living. His father died some time in about 1998. He has good inheritance of land from his father. He has managed to have lot of affairs with married woman. Because of him one other lady's marriage broke up about 2 years back. He threatened his in-laws that he will leave their daughter i.e. his wife after his brother-in-law told the lady's family about this affair. They are still meeting and from his talk it seems he is pretty serious about her."

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Chart 8: Male lover Ra

MaMd SL

HL AL (Sa)

Raasi Lover (Male)

Mo Gk As

,U / Ve \ Me \ 5 / 6 /\ Su Ke

HL AL \ \ 4 / tVI (Sa) ^ /io\ GL N

GL September 19, 1968 Ma SL 2:00:00 (5:30 east) lu 77 E 3, 38 N 48 Md

Sa

8 Me

GL

As: 12 Cn 28 Me: 28 Vi 48 (AK) Ra: 16 Pi 43 (Pik)

Su

Ve

/\

/

9

\3/ /\2 '

\

> in Movable Aries Capricorn Libra Cancer

Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Air: Libra, Aquarius, Gemini Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

2in1 drckknim ID'-20' Fixed Leo Taurus Aquarius Scorpio

3n/ divkkilna 20°-30°Miitnble Sagittarius Virgo Gemini Pisces

the navarhSa there is no doubt as this is explicitly used for not only marriage and spouse but also for various other matters and is more like an Me

SL Ke

\ Ma Md\

Su

53

/

GL

Ju

Ra lu

Rasi Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV

As

HL

As: 26 Cn 41 Me: 1 Ta 15 (DK) Ra: 28 Vi 09 (PiK)

\.

Ma Md Ra

Mo AL

/

/ HL / Mo \ AL

Ve

June 4. 1884 10:20:00(5:06 east) 76 E 38, 12 NO

Gk

8/\ / 9\

ye As

/Me X / Sa 3

/\ SU X \ GL /

\4 / Vv / '"X \ / X12 /M\

SL Ke

Gk

Su: 21 Ta 42 (AK) Ju (R): 10 Cn 01 (BK) Ke: 28 Pi 09

Mo: 1 Li 30 (PK) Ve: 1 Cn 27 (GK) HL: 14 Li 17

Ma: 7 Le 27 (MK) Sa: 21 Ta 25 (AmK) GL: 18 Ta 28

extended rasi chart. Chart 16: Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV Maharaja H.H. Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV (June 4, 1884-August 3, 1940) also known popularly as Nalvadi Krishna Raja Wadiyar, the Lagna Cancer is occupied by exalted Jupiter. The lagna with two natural benefic planets as the lords of the 4th, 9th and 11th houses constitutes a rajayoga that gives high ideals and makes him learned and philosophical like Parijata the wish fulfilling tree. Venus is the lord of both hora and ghatika lagna and is placed in lagna to constitute a rajayoga by itself (yogada). The lagna and Hora lagna lords Maharaja h.h. Krishna Raja wadyar iv Moon and Venus are involved in an exchange (parivartana rajayoga). Parasara has attributed great wealth to this relationship between Venus and Moon if they are in mutual 3/11 places or aspect each other (by ra^i drsti) in rajayogadhyaya. We find this exchange and rajayoga in the chart of Bhagavan Sri Krsna as well. The ghatika lagna is conjoined three planets which add to its strength as natural and functional malefic planets give good results in the eleventh house. The ghatika lagna is the source of power and authority and the conjunction of Saturn (death) as the 8th lord (inheritance) with the Sun (father) shows inheritance of the crown due to the untimely death of Maharaja Chamaraja Wadiyar IX in Calcutta in 1894. The raSi drsti of the Moon on the ghatika lagna shows that his mother, Maharani Vani Vilas Sannidhana ruled the state as Regent as he was just 10 years old at that time. He was crowned in Rahu dasa Moon antardaSa on August 8,1902 at a ceremony at Jagan Mohan Palace. Earlier on 6th June 1900 (Rahu-Ven-Jup), he wed H.H. Maharani Lakshmivilasa Sannidhana. The dasa of Jupiter (1905-21) was the golden period of his rule. Mysore was the first Indian state to generate hydro electric power in Asia during his reign and Bangalore was the first Asian city to have street lights on August 5,1905. Mysore was the first Indian state to have a Representative Assembly (a democratic forum) in 1881. It is evident that Mysore was following in the lines of Britain. Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV expanded (Jupiter) 142

this institution in 1907 to make it bicameral by adding the 'House of Elders' in lines with the British 'House of Lords'. His achievements are quite exhaustive. Some quotes about his governance • The State was ahead of all states in the progress achieved. The King is Dharmic." - Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya • The industrial development in the last 11 years is incredible." -Lord Wellington • During the Round table conference Lord Sankey said that Mysore was the best administered state in the world. • Famous philosopher, mystic and traveler, Paul Brunton (1898-1981) spent many years in Mysore under the care of the Maharaja and expressed his gratitude in the dedication of his book 'The Quest of the Overself • His reign was called Rama Rajya (ideal kingship) and was extolled by Mahatma Gandhi. He was decorated with the British titles GCSI (1 Jan 1907 Jup-Jup-Rahu) and GBE (c 4 Dec 1917 Jup-Mar-Rahu). Rahu aspects the ghatika lagna from its mulatrikona Virgo by graha drsti as well as the powerful Moon in Libra, the arudha lagna and hora lagna. Both Rahu and Moon are vargottama. Rahu in the 12th house from arudha lagna made him very spiritual and pious. Bhagavan Ramana Maharsi recollected the words of the king during their brief meeting, "They made me a Maharaja and bound me to a throne. For the sin of being born a king I lost the chance of sitting at your feet and serving in your glorious presence. I cannot stay here and I do not hope to come again. Only these few minutes are mine. I can only pray for your grace." He died on 3 Aug 1940 in Mercury da^a Mercury antarda^a when Saturn was in Aries20, Sim in Cancer21 and on AmavSsya22 . 4.2. Other Rajayoga 4.2.1 Parasara rajayogadhyaya 24 *-4Nilg)

cfT II RV II

20. Aries as the seventh from arudha lagna is stronger than arudha lagna as it is aspected by its lord Mars 21. Mrtyupada A8 is in Taurus and Scorpio is more evil 22. Amavasya is ruled by Rahu which aspects Ketu the co-lord of fifth house 143

hhavahoraghatisanjnalagnani ca prapasyati I svoccagrho rajayogo lagnadvayamathSpi va II 2411 Translation: If the three special ascendants namely Bhava Lagna, Hora Lagna and Ghatika Lagna are (1) conjoined planets in own sign or exaltation or (2) simultaneously aspected by at least one planet (raSi drsti is indicated unless we are to consider partial aspects called pada drsti, which is equally right), rajayoga is formed [and such a planet is called yogada - the giver of yoga]. If even two of the said three special ascendants are aspcted/conjoined a planet, even then rajayoga occurs. [If the planet aspects hora lagna then it is a dhanada - giver of wealth (in the form of whatever the native values based on the house position of hora lagna and planets associated) while if it aspects ghatika lagna then it is siddhida - giver of authority, popularity, perfection, mantra etc. Further, the hora lagna is undoubtedly of much more relevance]. Purport The corrolaries under rajayogadhyaya 12 may be studies to fully appreciate this stanza of Parasara. Chart 17: Tony Blair Me Ve

Su

HL Ma Ju As

Rasi Tony Blair

Me

GL

GL

Su HI,

Ke

12 Ve

Ju

Ma As

Ke Gk

Ra AL Mo

May 6. 1953 6:10:00 (1:00 east) 3 W 12, 55 N 57

SL

As; 11 Ta 39 Me: 3 Ar 11 (DK) Ra; 14 Cp 14 (PiK) 144

Gk

Md Md

(Sa)

(Sa)

Su: 22 Ar 10 (AmK) Ju (R); &7a 00 (GK) Ke: 14 Cn 14

10

Ra AL Mo

SL Mo: 18 Cp 17 (MK) Ve: 21 Pi 49 (BK) HL: 15 Ta 01

Ma: 10 ta 15 (PK) Sa (R): 29 Vi 08 (AK) GL: 19 Ge 21

Anthony Charles Lynton Blair (Tony Blair) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. The exchange between Venus and Jupiter, two natural benefic planets and the lords of the lagna and eleventh house constitutes a parivartana yoga. The bhava lagna (BL), lagna and hora lagna is in Taurus and its lord Venus is exalted and aspects the ghatika lagna in Gemini thereby forming a rajayoga and Venus becomes a yogada for the chart. Due to the parivartana yoga, Jupiter instead of Venus shall be giving the results of the yogada. The hora lagna and lagna in Taurus are Tony Blair conjoined Jupiter and Mars and both these planets qualify as dhanada or givers of bounty/wealth. Since the hora lagna is in the first house, the native has a high value for reputation, name and fame and also for spouse23. Biographer John Rentoul records24 that according to Blair's lawyer friends, the future Prime Minister voiced much less concern regarding party affiliation than to his aim of becoming Prime Minister. Due to the aforementioned parivartana yoga, Venus instead of Jupiter shall become the dhanada in addition to Mars while Jupiter shall be the yogada instead of Venus. Blair married Cherie Booth on March 29,1980 in Saturn daSa Mars antarda^a. Saturn aspects the seventh house while Mars is its lord and a dhanada. His father-in-law's girlfriend soap actress Pat Phoenix, helped in his first campaign in 1983 (Saturn da^a Venus antarda^a) when despite the party's collapse, Blair won. Venus the dhanada has also helped him in securing the Labour candidacy for this seat over displaced sitting MP Les Huckfield, in the form of a friend John Burton (Venus in 11th house) who later became his agent. It is always important to examine the arudha lagna AL and satrupada A6 in the chart of a politician. Arudha lagna is in Capricorn and its Lord Saturn represents Labour, no doubt then his party affiliation. Saturn is also the atmakaraka in the horoscope showing that he can occupy a high posi-

23. Ref. art 3.2 Hora lagna in first or seventh house 24. Rentoul, John (2001); Tony Blair Prime Minister; Little Brown, UK; ISBN 0316854964 145

tion in his career - that of the leader or king. Saturn is in a friendly sign and vargottama indicating that he shall be strong in his views and its retrogression indicates that he shall be very hard working with a never say die attitude, Satrupada A6 is in Leo indicating powerful enemies and its lord Sun is exalted in ra^i and debilitated in navaiMa (rajabhahga nica yoga - reverse of nicabhanga rajayoga) indicating that he shall topple many powerful people/enemies or opposition. Sun in the 12th house is in marana karaka sthSna indicating that he maybe suddenly elevated due to the death or fall of others. In December 1989 in Rahu daSa Jupiter antarda^a he dropped the Labour Party traditional support for closed shop arrangements which outraged the left-wing but left the conservatives (opposition) toothless. Jupiter the yogada has digbala showing some very intelligent moves. After the 1992 UK general election, Kinnock resigned and Blair (Rahu da^a Saturn antardasa) became the Shadow Home Secretary under new leader John Smith. Although this was traditionally a weak area for Labour, he changed it with a new slogan 'Tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime' once again taking the wind out of the conservatives. The Sun da§a started in Oct 1992 and with it a series of miracles that ! would cause 'rajabhahga' for the ruling party or anyone standing on his way to the top post. In 1994 (Sun da^a Moon antardasa) John Smith died suddenly of a heart attack. Moon in arudha lagna is a rajayoga by itself promising fame and popularity and due to his high popularity rating, the Labour party elected him as party leader on July 21,1994 (Sun-Moon-Ven). As the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons, he was;j appointed a member of the Privy Council, and thence addressed with the style "The Right Honourable". In the 1997 UK General election was held on 1 May 1997 when Blair was in Sun da^a Jupiter (yogada) antardasa Jupiter pratyantara. With a blazing Sun tearing down the images (A6) of his opponents and Jupiter the yogada ruling the fortune, he led Labour in a landslide victory and became the Prime Minister. Dwisaptati Sama da^a is applicable as 7th lord Mars is in lagna Merc: 1947-10-06 - 1956-10-05 Jup: 1956-10-05 - 1965-10-05 Ven: 1965-10-05 - 1974-10-06 Sat: 1974-10-06 - 1983-10-06 Rah: 1983-10-06 - 1992-10-05 Sun: 1992-10-05 - 2001-10-06 Moon: 2001-10-06 - 2010-10-06 Mars: 2010-10-06 - 2019-10-06

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The 2001 UK general election was held on 7 Jun 2001 when Blair was in Sun da^a Rahu antarda&S Jupiter pratyantara. Fortunately because of an extremely favourable da6a that had the opposition running in circles, the negative antardaSa could not do adequate damage, and the pratyantara was of the yogada Jupiter. This time the victory margin was lower. Moon dasa started in Oct 2001 and with it the woes of international troubles. In the arudha lagna the Moon by itself is good, but with Rahu it can damage the reputation. Moon and Rflhu form a ^akta yoga (Jaimini Sutra) in the ninth house and what is being destroyed is seen by the planets they aspect. They aspect Mars and Jupiter in Taurus indicating destruction of peace and many wars as well as the destruction of two vital resources that gave Blair his magic touch - Jupiter (yogada) and Mars (dhanada). Within about a month of the start of the Sakta yoga Moon, the twin towers of the World Trade Centre were destroyed by the A1 Qaeda on 11 Sep 2001 and with it started the 'War Against Terror'. War against Al-Qaeda and the Taliban (Afghanistan) started on 7 Oct 2001 and Taliban regime collapsed after Kabul fell on Nov 12 and Taliban surrendered on WTC attack on 11 September 2001 Nov 25, 2001. All that happened in Moon-Moon-Moon period! But the war did not end as Bin Laden and AlQaeda continued to exist. The War on Iraq started on 20 Mar 2003 in Moon-Mars-Jup with deployment of two-thirds of the British Army. On the one hand Mars and Jupiter are dhanada and yogada planets and on the other they are being destroyed by the Sakta yoga. This will only lead to fall in his popularity and fame as his vital resources get eaten away. The war is viewed internationally as a violation of international law and breaking of the UN Charter, and hence illegal in international law. To make things worse, inspections after Iraq's capitulation on 9 Apr-l May 2003 has failed to find weapons of mass destruction thereby showing the war as some kind of vendetta against 147

Saddam Hussein. The capture of Saddam on December 13, 2003 did bring some cheer. The following Mercury antarda£a in Moon dasa from Jan 2004 to Feb 2005 was quite hard on Blair. On 25 Aug 2004 (Moon-Mer-Rahu), MP Adam Price announced that he would attempt to impeach Blair and in Jan 2006 (Moon-Mer-Mars), General Sir Michael Rose (the former UN commander in Bosnia) wanted to make Blair accountable. The pratyantara planet shows the nature of the person acting up against him. With Jupiter antardaSa from Feb 2005, his yogada showed miracles again as it had done in the past two elections and in the UK general elections held on Thursday, 5 May 2005 (Moon-Jup-Ven) Labour came back to power although with a much thinner majority (167 down to 66), but it won thanks again to Jupiter and Venus bringing into action the parivartana rajayoga and special powers as dhanada and yogada. The London bombings and number of other problems continued to plague Blair during the rest of the antardaSa, especially in the pratyantara of Saturn and other malefic planets, but the magic had been done and he was in power again. Jupiter antarda^a ended on 2 May 2006 and Venus antardaSa could not prevent the Sakta yoga from showing devastating results in the local elections on 4 May 2006 where Labour lost loss of 317 seats and 18 councils. Options ahead; If Blair continues in office till the end of the term (2010) he will equal the period of Lord Liverpool and if he does till 26 Nov 2008, he cross Margaret Thatcher. Venus antarda^a is till May 2007 and thereafter the Sakta yoga becomes tough with Saturn antarda^a and will reach a climax between Jul 2008 - Aug 2009 in Rahu antardasa. 4.2.2 Parasara rajayogadhyaya 25

951 ^ II II raSerdreskanatorii 'sacca raieramSadathapi v8 I yadva raSidrkanabhyam lagnadrasta tu yogadah II 2511 Translation: A planet aspects/conjoins (1) lagna (including bhava lagna, hora lagna or ghatika lagna) in the rasi (D1 chart), drekkana {D3) and navathsa (D9) or, (2) lagna (including bhava lagna, hora lagna or ghatika lagna) in the rasi (Dl) and navamia (D9) or (3) lagna (including bhava lagna, hora Lagna or ghatika lagna) in the ra§i (Dl( and drekkana (D3), is a 148

yogada (giver of yoga). Purport Parasara has taken a step further from the rajayoga definition in sloka 15 (Para 4.1.2 page 28) and has given the full definition of yogada planet as one who aspects, conjoins or is the lord of 1. The special ascendants (bhava, hora and ghatika lagnas) in ra§i (Dl), navarhSa (D9) and drekkana (D3) charts, [9 points of association] or 2. The special ascendants (bhava, hora and ghatika lagnas) in in rasi (Dl) and navam^a (D9) chart, [6 points of association] or 3. The special ascendants (bhava, hora and ghatika lagnas) in raSi (Dl) and drekkana (D3) charts [6 points of association]. 4. The special ascendants (bhava, hora and ghatika lagnas) in ra^i (Dl) chart as defined in sloka 24 [3 points of association]. It is evident that the grade of the rajayoga or strength of the yogada as obtained from T above is much more powerful, at least 3 times, than that obtained from definiton '4' above. In a similar manner we can define the grades of dhanada from the association of a planet with the hora lagna in nisi, navam^a and drekkana as well as grades of siddhida from the association of a planet with the ghatika lagna in ra^i, navam^a and drekkana. Chart 18: Queen Elizabeth II

Me

Su

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AL SL AL Ve Ju Ma

Rasi Queen Elizabeth II

GL

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Ju SL 10

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Mo Me

Su (Sa)

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Ma: 28 Cp 03 (AmK) Sa (R): 1 Sc 37 (DK) GL: 0 Cn 41

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In the chart of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary -r Windsor) the hora lagna is with lagna in Sagittarius conjoined an exalted Ketu. The ghatika lagna is conjoined Moon in its own sign in Cancer. These factors satisfy rajayogadhyaya Sloka 15 (Art 4.1.2 ) which requires that the lagna, hora lagna and ghatika lagna have planets in own sign or exaltation. Jupiter the lagna lord is also the lord of the hora lagna and aspects the ghatika lagna thereby qualifying as the yogada in the chart. Jupiter is also the atmakaraka (King) and has nlcabhanga due to (1) conjunction with exalted Mars which is also in quadrant to Moon and (2) being in quadrant to the Moon. Rahu Queen Elizabeth II is placed in exaltation in Gemini and aspects the lagna and hora lagna in Sagittarius as well as the ghatika lagna in Cancer through its special 12th house (reverse count) aspect thereby qualifying for a yogada. Mercury gets nlcabhanga due to placement in a kendra from lagna but the fact of its debility speaks a 'shock' of sorts related to an uncle (significator Mercury). On 20 Jan 1936 (Mercury da^a Jupiter antarda^a Ketu pratyantara) her grandfather King George V died and left the throne to her uncle, Edward VIII. On 11 Dec 1936 (Mercury dasa Jupiter antardaSa Rahu pratyantara); i her uncle abdicated and her father King George VI became the monarch. The involvement of the yogada in bringing the rajayoga towards her is: noteworthy. Ketu da^a was the period of World War II. Venus and the Moon are involved in a rajayoga through mutual aspect and more so since they are associated with the bhava lagna in Aquarius and ghatika lagna in Cancer. This rajayoga causes the bhava or mental

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view or attitude of acceptance of her as the legitimate queen. With the advent of Venus daSa in December 1946, this rajayoga started to function and she was married to The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip Mountbatten on 20 Nov 1947 (Venus da£a Venus antardasa Moon pratyantara - note the planet periods involved), which was also a legitimate duty to provide offspring for the future of the monarchy. This fruitful wedlock gave her four children. Following the untimely death of her father King George VI due to lung cancer on 6 Feb 1952 (Ven-Moon-Sat period), she acceded to the Throne as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and was crowned on 2 Jun 1953 (Ven-Mar-Sat). Moon is the lord of ghatika lagna in raSi, navam^a and drekkana (vargottama). In the rasi chart it is well placed in Cancer (own sign - long reign) in the eighth house (inheritance) while Venus and Saturn aspect the eighth house and ghatika lagna by rasi drsti bringing the inheritance in their conjoined period of Venus daSa Moon antardasa Saturn pratyantara. Around 1950 (Venus da^a Sun antardasa) the British press criticized her of 'abandoning her son and daughter' to be raised by royal nannies while she spent her time away with her husband, a naval officer, at Malta. This criticism was quite unfounded as her hora lagna is in the first house (art 3.2) and we have seen that such people have a high value for reputation and spouse, and what she did is very natural and fully understandable. In fact this value system of the hora lagna was seen in the year 1960 (Venus da^a Saturn antardasa) when she decreed that that their descendants should have the personal surname Mountbatten-Windsor instead of Windsor thereby giving equal and due respect to her spouse whose surname is Mountbatten. We again see this expression of values towards 'reputation and spouse' when the Queen referred to 1992 (Rahu da^a Rahu antardasa) as 'Annus Horribilis' because three of her children separated or divorced.

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Chart 19: Queen Elizabeth 11 Navamsa

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Ke

GL

Ju Ma

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Ve

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Mo: 19 Cn 18 (MK) Ve: 21 Aq 08 (BK) HL: 16 Sg 13

Ma: 28 Cp 03 (AmK) Sa (R): 1 Sc 37 (DK) GL: 0 Cn 41

The lagna is conjoined the hora lagna in ra^i, navamsa and drekkana. In addition, in the raSi chart, Jupiter the lord of lagna and hora lagna is conjoined an exalted planet Mars; in the navamsa, Sun as the lord of lagna and hora lagna is conjoined an exalted Rahu; in the drekkana. Sun as the lord of lagna and hora lagna is exalted. This combination of the lagna and hora lagna produces dhanada in the rasi, navamsa and drekkana of a very high level due to conjunction with exalted planets. This has made her among the worlds wealthiest women, and yet in 1992 with the perfect equanimity and dignity she accepted being taxed like an ordinary citizen thereby breaking years of tradition. This exhibition of detachment from wealth speaks of her spiritual strength which is seen in the navamsa lagna being in the 12th house from karakarh^a.

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Chart 20: Queen Elizabeth II Drekkam

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Su

AL Ke

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GL

April 21, 1926 2:40:20 (1:00 east) 7 W 20. 55 N 0

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Me

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Mo: 19 Cn 18 (MK) Ve: 21 Aq 08 (BK) HL: 16 Sg 13

Ma: 28 Cp 03 (AmK) Sa (R): 1 Sc 37 (DK) GL: 0 Cn 41

She is the third-longest serving British monarch (after George III, and Victoria) having reigned for over half a century due to the blessings of a vargottama ghatika lagna (in tri-varga) in Cancer. She has seen ten different Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and numerous Prime Ministers in the other Commonwealth nations of which she is Head of State. In the drekkana, Saturn is the lord of bhava lagna (Aquarius) and is placed in the ghatika lagna bringing her power while the exalted Sun as the lord of hora lagna and lagna promises abundant wealth and comforts. Examine each of the planets in the tri-varga (rasi, navamsa and drekkana). Saturn aspects the ghatika lagna in ra& and is placed in it in the navamsa and drekkana thereby playing a crucial role in her power and position. The absence of a pure yogada in the navamsa and drekkana charts shows that she shall not enjoy absolute power and that it shall be largely titular as it is restricted to the ra^i chart. OM TAT SAT

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1.1. INTRODUCTION »he word Sarvatobhadra means 'all auspicious'. It is composed of the word 'sarva' meaning whole, entire, all, all-encompassing i.e. every ' one or everything or all together, manifold, and various. The word bhadra' means blessed, auspicious, fortunate, prosperous, happy and also means that which is good, gracious, friendly, kind, excellent, fair, beautiful, pleasant. As a noun it can refer to Siva, Durga and a host of various deities. A study of this cakra includes a complete view of the naksatra (28 constellations), 12 signs, the name consonants, tithi, weekdays and the vowels that have the life force in them. This is a total consideration of the various aspects of planets in transit and is generally taught under the same i.e. Gocara. CONSTRUCTION The Sarvatobhadra cakra is composed of a grid of 81 boxes 9 {see next page) obtained by drawing 10 horizontal and 10 vertical lines. Write the directions North, East, South and West starting from the top in a clockwise direction outside the grid. This Sarvatobhadra cakra is viewed as four concentric squares having 32, 24,16 and 9 boxes each. Benefic & Malefic planets Saturn, Rahu, Mars, Ketu and the Sun are malefic planets. The remaining planets Jupiter, Venus, Mercury and Moon are naturally benefic. Being changeable and easily influenced. Mercury becomes a malefic if under malefic association. The association of Saturn and Rahu is consid155

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ered very malefic for Mercury whereas Mars or the Sun can make it slightly malefic. Moon without light is also a malefic. This is very true from krsna caturda& (K14) to Sukla pratipada (SI). There is some malfeasance from gukla dvitiya {S2) to Sukla astaml (S8) and from krsna astaml (K8) to krsna trayodaiH (K13). Vedha Meaning The word vedha has a few meanings. Firstly, it means pious and faithful. For example, the word vedhas means pious and religious and refers to planetary influences like that of Jupiter. It also means brave and refers to the positive influence of Mercury or virtuous and good like that of a beneficial Venus. It connotes wisdom like that of Jupiter. Its positive essence means performing or accomplishing an objective and in a sense is like the benevolent Moon. Secondly, it has various negative meanings as well like penetration or piercing like the aspect of Saturn which can be very destructive and penetrating. It also means breaking through or breaching open or perforating that is the effect of the violence of Rahu. In a relatively more positive sense, it means hitting (a mark) like the sharp eyes of the Sun which produces great archers or leaders. The meanings like puncturing or wounding refer to the effects of the violent Mars. Other meanings like a hole, excavation or intrusion are from the effects of Rahu while disturbance (including strife, mistakes and accidents) is from Ketu. Thus the word vedha has both positive and negative meanings and generally implies a power to influence or take on the carry the attributes of the planets that are transiting the various naksatra. Reckoning vedha Rule I: Vedha is reckoned for planet(s) in transit [as well as natal position]. Draw three lines two diagonally and one across from the naksatra occupied by the planet. These lines represent the aspect of the planet. The various boxes traversed by the lines are said to be under the vedha of the planet.

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Figure Z: Vedha illustration

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Just as we determine the naksatra, signs, aksara (consonants & vowels) etc. by the reckoning the aspect from a planet, so also we can determine the naksatra from which planets can give vedha to another naksatra. For example, in figure 2, planets Mercury and Saturn transit the naksatra Punarvasu. We can draw three lines, two along the diagonal and one across. • The diagonal that goes to the naksatra behind Punarvasu causes 'hind' vedha on the naksatra Purva Bhadrapada, the aksara'd' and 'k' and on the signs Aries and Taurus. • The diagonal that goes to the naksatra ahead of Punarvasu causes 'fore' vedha on the naksatra Uttara PhalgunI and the aksara'd' and'm'. • The line across causes vedha on Mula naksatra with the Moon in it and on the aksara V, 'au', 'am' and 'y', on the signs Cancer and Scorpio, on the Bhadra tithi and on Monday and Wednesday. However, most

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Figure 3: Special corner vedha illustration Dhan 5a ta PBha U Bha Reva Aswi Bhar a Mo Ra Ma V '■Krit Srav d ch s u g ■ \ Abhi Rohi Aq kh Pi a Ve XX \ Mrig U Sha Ta V Cp 1 1 T X Nanda PSha Ardr Sun bh Ce k Sg As Su Tue Bhadra Puna Mool Cn h Me y (Sa) Ve X X We'd \ Push j Jye U Vi Le d Ma X X > Anw Asre t~ m r »n P Su / t 1 Visa Swat Chit Hast UPha PPha Magh k aa i Ke Ju it

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Aksara vedha Aksara vedha needs more elaboration as although there are 16 vowels in the Sarvatobhadra cakra, the number of consonants is only 191 bringing the total number of aksara to 35. The total number of aksara in the alphabet is 50 showing a shortfall of 15 aksara. Table 1: Aksara calculations Sim 16 vowels Moon 9 semi-vowels Mars to Saturn 5 consonants each = 5X5 Total Sarvatobhadra cakra Shortfall

= 16 aksara = 9 aksara = 25 aksara = 50 aksara = 35 aksara = 15 aksara

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authorities are of the opinion that the 'across' vedha can only be on the naksatra and not on the other (boxes). In such a case, in the example, the across vedha from Punarvasu is only on Mula naksatra and the Moon and not on the sign, syllables, tithi, day etc. Corollary 1.01; A planet occupying one of the naksatra in the comers will have vedha with others in the same corner or opposite comer as per Rule-I. However if it is in the last pada (quarter) of the naksatra pre ceding the cor ner or the first pada (quarter) of the naksatra succeeding the corner then the vedha is with the comer vowel and the central diagonal passing through the Puma tithi at the center is also activated. In such a case, all comer syllables are activated simultaneously. For example, A planet in Krittika will have 'hind' vedha with Bharani, 'fore' vedha the vowel 'a', Taurus, Nanda, Bhadra, Libra, the consonant't', ViSakha and 'across' vedha with Sravana. Since Krittika is one of the two NE comer naksatra, if the planet is in the first quarter of Krittika, then the vedha with the comer vowel 'a' is also activated in addition to Puma tithi. Other vowels along the main diagonal are not activated. A similar situation occurs when a planet is in the last quarter of Bharani naksatra. Test questions Ql. Reckon the vedha from Rohint and Mrgaiira A planet occupying RohinI will have Vedha with the vowel 'u', AsvinI, the consonant V, Gemini, the vowel 'au', Virgo, the consonant V, Svati and Abhijit. A planet in Mrgaiira has vedha with Cancer, the consonant 'k', Leo, the consonant 'p', Citra, Revati, the consonant 'i', the vowel 'a' and Uttar Sadha. Q2. Determine the vedha from the last quarter of Viiakha

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Corollary 1.02: When the four central naksatra Ardra, Hasta, P.Sadha and U. Bhadrapada which occupy the central positions among the seven naksatra of the outer square are transited by a planet, they cause vedha on the four aksara 'k', 'p', bh' and'd' respectively by 'across' vedha unlike the other 'across' vedha which is generally on the opposite naksatra. Each of these four aksara 'k', 'p', 'bh' and'd' are coupled with a triplet of three aksara that also have vedha when these aksara have vedha. These triplets are not visible in the Sarvatobhadra cakra but are attached to the four aksara. Thesegroups are (1) 'k' with gha, ha & cha (",' D), (2) 'p' with sa, na & tha (; [ Q), (3) 'bh' with dha pha & dha (x ) F) and (4) 'd' with tha jha & ha (w H I). For example if a planet were to transit Ardra naksatra then it will have vedha with the aksara 'ka' (written as 'k' in the figure). It will also have vedha with the syllables 'gha', 'ha' & 'cha' that are attached to 'ka'. This will affect places or people like say 'Karen' or 'Ghanshyam' whose names start with the syllable 'ka' and 'gha'. This grouping and attached aksara adds 12 aksara (3X4 groups = 12 aksara) to the scheme of the sarvatobhadra cakra. Corollary 1.03; There are five interchangeable pairs of syllables (aksara). These are (1) ba & va (b v) (2) sa & 6a (s z) (3) kha & sa (o ;) (4) ja & ya (j y) ^ and (5) ha and tra (' §). Whenever any planet has vedha with any of these aksara, then it also has vedha with the other aksara of the pair. For example, when the Sun transits Rohini naksatra, it has vedha with the aksara V or 'va'. Since va is one of the two aksara in the pair ba & va (b v), the Sun also has vedha with the aksara 'ba' thereby simultaneously affecting people with names like 'Bobby' (ba aksara) or Visnu (va aksara). Although there are 10 aksara in the five pairs all except three aksara (i.e. ba, 6a and kha) are either present in the Sarvatobhadra cakra or in the triplets groups (Corollary 1.02). In this manner using four groups of triplets (vide Corollary 1.02) and five pairs (vide Corollary 1.03), all the remaining 15 aksara have been brought under the Sarvatobhadra cakra. Corollary 1.04: The principle of pairs of syllables or interchangeability of vedha vide corollary 1.03 is also applicable to the anusvara and visarga (vowels - am and ah). For example if a retrograde planet is in Abhijit naksatra and has a pow161

erful 'hind' vedha on the anusvara 'am', then it also has vedha on the visarga 'ah' by this corollary. However I am unable to think of any names that can start with these syllables but maybe they could in the future. Strength of vedha Rule II: As the nodes Rahu and Ketu are always retrograde the hind vedha predominates whereas in the case of the luminaries Sun and Moon which always have direct motion, the fore vedha predominates. Rule III: Since there is no uniformity in motion among the other five planets, they either emulate the nodes in their retrograde motion or the luminaries in their direct motion. When a planet is retrograde in motion, the hind vedha is predominant. When the motion is direct and swift, the fore vedha predominates and; when the motion is direct and normal then the across vedha predominates. This applies to the five planets from Mars to Saturn. Judgment of results Rule IV: Malefic planets when retrograde cause very evil effects on all the vedha they cause. However natural benefic planets cause immense good when in retrograde motion. A Saumya vedha is defined one caused by a benefic planet. Krura vedha is caused by malefics. Rule V: When the planets are moving fast, they tend to imbibe the nature of other planets they conjoin. Comer vedha results 1. The results emanating from the special vedha of the comers, espe dally krura vedha are 1.'a' - agitation or excitement from the 2. 'aa' pronounced a - fear 3. i' - loss 4. ii' pronounced i - disease and 5. Purna tithi - death Saumya & Krura vedha 2. Krura vedha has other results as well. If the vedha is with 1. Naksatra - confusion and/or wrong thoughts 2. Consonant - loss 3. Vowel - disease and sickness 162

4. Tithi - serious obstacles in relationships/people 5. Ragi - obstacles and troubles from Bhava If all the five krura vedha (mentioned at points 2.1 - 2.5) are present on janma raSi etc. - the native dies. If instead there is only one, then differences of opinion and battles cause fear and anxiety. Two vedha indicates financial losses while three vedha brings hindrances and troubles. Four vedha can cause sickness, injury and great suffering akin to death. Just as malefic planets give unfavorable results, benefic planets produce favorable results. However, planets in fast motion (vide Rule V above) can produce very evil results as well just as malefic planets may produce good results indicating the benefits of propitiation at such times. Results of planets Vedha from 1. the Sun causes misunderstanding and ego related problems 2. Mars causes loss of wealth 3. Saturn causes trouble through sickness 4. Rahu and Ketu cause obstacles and all kinds of troubles and accidents 5. Moon causes mixed effects - more good if there is pak^a bala or light 6. Venus causes sexual enjoyment and entertainment 7. Mercury causes learning and work related benefits 8. Jupiter overall prosperity, fame and good Planet motion and position Just as we increase the period of a planet for the various Ayurdaya calculations, when a planet is retrograde, its vedha effect is doubled while in exaltation, its vedha effect is trebled. When in direct motion as being either stationary or very fast the vedha effects are at normal levels and when in debilitation, the vedha effect is only half. Thus, malefic planets in debilitation and benefic planets in exaltation are desirable. For example, a krura vedha caused by a malefic planet occurring during the time of sickness can end in death, especially if the planet is retrograde. If the motion is direct, the sickness will soon change into recovery. If there is Vedha caused by an evil planet in the native's own week day (or birth) he will not have peace of mind and suffer much mental agony. _ When any tithi, rfigi (also extended to navamSa) naksatra or vara is under the vedha of a malefic planet then in choosing muhurta, these should be 163

avoided. A marriage celebrated during a kriira vedha will lead to unhappiness and separation. A journey undertaken under a krura vedha can prove to be unprofitable or even dangerous. Medical treatment initiated to a patient will be fruitless and cannot relieve the pain and any business or enterprise started under krOra vedha will end in loss and failure. RISING & SETTING OF NAKSATRA Figure 4: Sun transits eastern stars m

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is called ^Qla; the 14th is sannipata; the 18th is called ketu; the 21st is called ulka; the 22nd is called kampa (shiver); the 23rd is called vajraka (lighten ing) and the 24th is called nirghata. These eight naksatra are jointly called Upagraha and are responsible for various obstacles and troubles. 3, The naksatra occupied by the Moon at the time of birth of a native is designated janmabha or janmarksa and is called janma (birth) naksatra. The 10th naksatra from this constellation is called karmabha or kar marksa or simply karma naksatra. The 19th naksatra is termed as adhana (conception), the 23rd naksatra is called vinasa (destruction) or vainasika, the 18th naksatra is called samudayaka, the 16th star is known as sanghatika (for debts), the 26th, 27th and 28th are called jati (community), de£a (country or nation) and abhiseka (rajya or kingdom) respectively. Meanings of these words can be learnt from any standard Sanskrit die tionary. However, we will use some of them and you will get to known their meanings as we get along with case studies. Remedial measures Mantre^vara (Phaladipika) says that if planet(s) are indicating malefic results in the natal chart or during their daSa, antarda^a, astakavarga or transit, using the Sarvatobhadra cakra, the native should invoke their grace through appropriate prayers and mantras for the concerned planet(s). Misfortunes can also be averted by doing pious deeds, observing religious vows, making gifts and doing proper adorations. It is evident from the above that 1 The relationship between the daSa and antardaSa planet should be judged using the Sarvatobhadra cakra, 2. The strength and influence of planets as well as their motion (both natal and transit) should be carefully studied in the natal chart, 3. The astakavarga can be used to determine the finer results along with the Sarvatobhadra cakra, and 1. Appropriate remedial measures should be timed using the Sarvatobhadra cakra for maximum benefit. Today we shall examine the natal chart with the daSa & antarda^a planets as well as some aspects of transit and remedial measures. 165

MARRIAGE & CHILDREN Tortured marriage Chart I: Female Sa

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SAMUDAYA NAKSATRA Rath # SBC.01; If there are malefic yogas in the seventh house or related to marriage then this shall show up in the form of krura vedha on the Samudaya naksatra at the time of marriage. In chart 1, the seventh house has the malefic Rahu as darakaraka indicating that there is a possibility of cheating and such troubles at the time of marriage. The spouse shall not make his real intention clear. This has been made worse by the placement of the 7th lord Saturn in debility in Aries (Mars) in the ninth house (misfortune). Thus this malefic yoga is scheduled to fructify at the time of marriage and the native is destined to see torture and torment (Mars) and great misfortune (debilitated Saturn in 9th house). The timing of the event has been made with the event of marriage because Rahu is the darakaraka and is in the 7th house aspected by Mars. Rucaka Mahapurusa yoga indicates that the native will have to fight a tough battle and will come out of this due to the strength of this yoga. The Upapada in Pisces with Saturn and Mars influencing the second along with the aspect of Rahu indicates a horrible end to the marriage.

This indication was fulfilled at the time of marriage on 17 February 1991 when Saturn was transiting the samudaya naksatra and Mars was also causing krura vedha on this naksatra from its transit position in Rohini. Just as there are no benefic planets in the natal chart to mitigate the evil of the 2nd house from UL, so also during the marriage there were no saumya vedha on the samudaya naksatra. ABHISEKA NAKSATRA Rath # SBC.02: If there is malefic vedha on the abhiseka naksatra then the native will be in bondage and suffer from all kinds of torment depending on the nature of the krura vedha. Saumya vedha gives rajayoga and complete freedom in behaviour. The abhi?eka naksatra is Rohini which has two krura vedha caused by the very same planets that cause the samudaya naksatra vedha. This shows that she will feel in bondage and stifled due to the marriage and social obligations. This is a most undesirable feature as the lady is not going to be a willing spouse and maybe forced to do things and act totally against her own wishes. Fear of social ostracism caused by Mars will torment her and sorrow will engulf her. In fact her in-laws objected to her work (which was a good job in a multinational company) and were constantly pestering her to give it up. She resigned in the hope of bringing peace to home, but that never happened. JATI NAKSATRA Rath #SBC.03: If there are malefic planets in the fifth house or malefic yoga in the fifth house either denying children or such combinations for trouble then this will show up in the form of krura vedha on the Jati naksatra at the time of marriage. Jati naksatra is the indicator of the immediate family and community at large. The most important blessing for the community and family is growth of the same through able progeny. If the jati naksatra is afflicted by krura vedha and there is no relief from saumya vedha, the couple maybe childless. Else the marriage maybe a slur on the community or disabled children are produced. In any case the krura vedha causing planets shall be the cause of separation and fighting between the couple. Normally this manifests if there is already a malefic planet in the fifth house in the horoscope or such malefic yoga related to the fifth house and progeny are present. 168

In this case, the jati nak$atra is Bharani which does not have any krura or saumya vedha. Hence there is no obstruction to the fruits of the marriage. A daughter was born from the wedlock before the couple separated/divorced. In this manner every naksatra has a well defined role and shall give the results of the same in the Sarvatobhadra cakra. DA£A & ANTARA IN SARVATOBHADRA CAKRA Rath # SBC.04: The dasa lord is like the Sun and the antardasa lord is like he Moon. Determine the common points of influence (including vedha if any) of the planets for their results. The marriage occurred in Rahu dasa Moon antardasa. Rahu is in Purva Bhadrapada naksatra which is the cusp of the seventh house. Rahu has /edha on Purva Bhadrapada, Citra and Mula while the Moon has vedha on Revati, U.Sadha and Citra. The common factor is Citra which is the karma naksatra. The evil vedha of Rahu on this naksatra is bound to show up during the Rahu da&l Moon antardasa and the happiness, financial strength and future prospects of the native are surely going to take a dip. We have only indicated one method and there is surely a lot more to the use of da^a vith the Sarvatobhadra cakra. iudden widowhood Chart 2: Female IRa

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In chart 2 the lagna lord Mars and 7th lord Venus are well placed in mutual quadrants qualifying for paraspara karaka yoga. The spousal relationship shall be good and the native will be loved by her spouse. The upapada UL is in Sagittarius. The length of married life is seen from the second house from the Upapada and its lord. Capricorn the 2nd house from UL is afflicted by malefic 8th lord Mercury and Sim as well. Saturn is conjoined Rahu in the fifth house constituting Sarpa ^apa sutaksaya yoga. Once again (like the previous case) we have Rahu as the darakaraka indicating that some experience is awaiting the atma in matters of the heart. Since this yoga occurs in the fifth house it indicates troubles related to having children. Applying Rath #SBC.03 (previous page), this should show up as an affliction to the jati naksatra during the time of marriage. m

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In the Sarvatobhadra cakra the jati nak^atra is Mrga^ira having the Vedha of Rahu, Ketu and the Sun in the natal chart. This triple krura vedha In undesirable and shall give results at the time of marriage. MARRIAGE TRANSITS | Marriage occurred in June 2002 when Saturn and Rahu were transiting Mfga&ra naksatra which is the jati naksatra thereby confirming the rule (Rath #SBC.03). The evil yoga in the fifth house gets activated and the marf rlnge cannot be beneficial either for the community or for the growth of the ffimily. This will ensure that for one reason or the other the couple cannot ' dtny together for long periods as it has to prevent procreation. The across vedha from Mrgasira is on Capricorn and U.Sadha naksatra. I This across vedha in on the natal Sun naksatra activates the trisula and can : be very dangerous for the life of the native or that of spouse (generally | Spouse in female horoscopes). The lady writes "I joined him after 2 months. So I was with him only for | 5 months. Both of us had some sickness, accidents within these 5 months | and finally at the end of the 5th month he died." Sickness is due to Saturn while accidents are caused by the krura vedha i of Rahu. Both together indicate death. She lost her spouse due to brain i; fever that continued for 5 days in February 2003. Affliction to the jati naksatra in both natal chart and marriage transit as well as the curse in the | fifth house of the natal chart will always cause differences between married couples and shall keep them apart for one reason or the other. The reasons are known from the natal chart and the Sarvatobhadra cakra of the marriage chart. It is noteworthy that the samudaya naksatra is not at all Afflicted and the relationship between the couple was very cordial. REMEDIAL MEASURE While destiny cannot be changed, such severe effects can be mitigated to Some extent by appropriate remedial measures like the propitiation of the Jflti naksatra that caused all this damage.

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BUSINESS ENTERPRISE One of the most fascinating uses of the Sarvatobhadra cakra is in the matter of business and finance. The scope for business should be studied in the natal chart and dasamSa using the various daSa. Thereafter the Sarvatobhadra cakra should be used to determine the most auspicious time for the project to begin. The important naksatra are listed in table. Moon janma saihpat karma adhana

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Translation: The determination of birth time is on the basis of the ascendant etc. at conception. EXAMPLE 1: RESEARCH PAPER OF LATE R. SANTHANAM8 I, Natal Moon: Jataka Parijatha (III. 43) determines the number the number of dvadasamsa gained by the Moon as well as the dvadasarh^a sign of the Moon at conception. Now count as many signs (from the dvadasamsa sign) as the number of dvadasamSa of the Moon to obtain the Janma raSi (Birth Moon) Birth Moon could also be in trines to this sign. For example, in a conception chart, the Moon was at Aquarius 29ol5'36". Thus, the Moon gains 12 dvadasamsa and is placed in the dvadasarhSa sign Capricorn. Now, counting 12 signs from Capricorn, we get Sagittarius indicating that Moon at birth will be in fiery signs. The natal Moon was in Leo. There are other methods of determination of the natal Moon sign based on the quadrants to conception Moon sign taught by Kalyanavarma in Saravall. The conception Moon is in Aquarius and the natal Moon is in a quadrant in Leo. This method is supported by a larger number of scholars. II. Natal Sun: Jaimini Sutra (Stanza 4.2.20 - 4.23.) Determine the stronger between the sixth houses from the ascendant and the seventh. Add the longitude of the sixth (or twelfth) Lord to that of the ascendant (or seventh) house. The sign obtained is the sodhya rasi. For example, the ascendant as conception was Capricorn 10o20'37". The sixth and twelfth houses are Gemini and Sagittarius. The former was stronger and its Lord Mercury was in Aries 26o37. Thus the sodhya ra§i is at Aquarius (9s 10o20' 1 0s 26o37' = 10s 6o58') and natal Sun would be in an odd sign or the signs of exaltation/debility of Saturn, whichever is the strongest at conception. The natal Sun was in Aquarius. \i fee n 31 amiabhedena lipta viliptsh 11 Translation: The longitude [of the ascendant at conception] taking the minutes (lipta) and seconds (vilipta) of arc is converted into time of birth. 'ArhSa' in the present context means the 'degrees' of the longitude of the Adhana Lagna. Having fixed natal Moon & Star, the date of birth is known and 8. The example cited is a real life case and readers may refer to the book "Essentials of Hindu Predictive Astrology'; R. Santhanam; Sagar Publications 255

now Jaimini advises that method by which the time of birth is to be deter- l mined. If the Adhana Lagna is a day signs (Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Aquarius and Pisces), birth will be at night and if it is a night sign, birth will be during the day, Vaidyanatha9 has the same views for determining birth time. VI II 41 kalakah 11 Translation; The time is to be reckoned from sunrise or sunset. 5 I aigfenra II 51 anulipta^ca 11 Translation: The degrees, minutes and second of the ascendant are converted into time equivalents to determine the time of birth. Determine the day/night duration and multiply it to the ratio of the ascendant longitude (irrespective of signs) to 30°. The result should be added to the sunrise or sunset as the case may be, to obtain the birth time. The use of the word 'kala' indicates the time computation in hora (hours) and is of relevance to the next stanza. \I ^ ll 61 dvirvHridhi catuh sankhySdih \ I Translation: 2,4, etc even numbers can be subtracted (or added) to the birth time (in Hours). This stanza is a rider to the birth time determination vide preceding stanza and applicable only if the tentative natal ascendant as determined under stanza 4.2.31 - 4.2.35 and that obtained from the birth time calculation (preceding stanza) are variant. If the coitus times has been accurately noted the birth time as computed will be correct. Else, this birth time (in hours) has to be increased/decreased by 2, 4, etc even numbers to arrive at the correct ascendant. This alteration of the birth time by 2,4,6 etc in multiples of even numbers is allowed, since every two hora translate into one bhava. is I RW iTPT

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71 nava blmaga $ese\ I Translation; Divide the final time (obtained vide stanza 4.3.3- 4.3.6) by nine and obtain the remainder. 9. Jataka Parijatha Adh. 111-43 256

The birth time referred to in our calculations so far is the time after suni rise or sunset (as the case may be). This time is converted into vighati10 and divided by 9. The reminder is to be considered. c I 3ilt|ii£|^ II 81 adyamsake 11 Translation: The remainder [obtained by dividing the birth time in vighati by 9 vide previous sutra] is to be increased to the next higher integer. Example 2: standard case under stanza 4.3.2 In the example under stanza 4.3.2, the ascendant lord finally determined birth in the night time by being exalted in Libra. The night duration on birth date was 12h: 50': 48"= 12.84667 hours. ... (A) Longitude of ascendant (ignoring sign) 10o20'37" = 10.343611 degrees ...(B) Longitude ratio (Asc.Long430o) = 10.3436114 30° = 0.344787 Birth time (reckoned from sunset for night birth) = Night duration (A) 3Long ratio (B) = 12.84667 3 0.344787 = 4.429365 hour = 4h: 25': 46" after sunset ...(C) Convert this birth time into vighati = (C) 3 2.5 ghati = Time reckoned from sunset 4.429365 3 2.5 ghati = 11.073413 ghati (llg; 04': 24") = 11.073413 3 60 vighati = 664.4 vighati ...(D) Divide birth time (in vighati) by 9 = (D) 4 9 = 664.4 4 9 = 73.8227 Remainder = Fraction (73.8227) 3 9 = 0.8227 3 9 = 7.4 = 7.4 increased to 8 Remainder to be increased to next integer ^ 1gWBji 91 graha kramena varnam 11 Translation: Counting the planets (on the basis of week days from Sun to 10. A 24 hour day has 60 ghati or ghatika and each ghati has 60 vighati 257

Saturn followed by Rahu and Ketu) the sex, complexion etc of the child Isl known. This sutra gives the basis of the ruling planet of each half of nadiam The nadiarhia is the 150th portion of a sign measuring 0o12' arc. Eac nadiam^a is further divided in to 2 parts each measuring 0o6' of arc whic forms the basis for the nadi grantha (nadi literature). In terms of time, duration of each ardha nadiam^a of 0o6' arc is 1 vighati11. The planets from the Sun to Ketu rule the vighati reckoned from sunrisi or sunset. Table 1: VighatikS graha Remainder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Graha (ruling planet) Sun Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn Rahu Ketu

Sex Male Female Male Eunuch Male Female Eunuch Male Female

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Example 3: Janma vighati graha Determine the remainder after dividing the birth time reckoned from sunrise or sunset by 9. Increase this to the next higher integer. See previous example-2. Remainder in previous example = 7.4 Rounded off to the next higher integer = 8 Janma vighatika graha (vighatika planet) = Rahu ?0 i 5RR5 " 101 pumSn purh prajah 11 Translation: If the planet [in the preceding sutra 4.3.9] is male, a boy child is bom. ll.Bhava lagna traverses JO" La 2 hours = 30 X 60 arc minutes in 2 X 2,5 X 60 vighati; or 1800 arc minutes in 300 vighati; ox 6 ate minutes in ] vighati; 6 arc minutes is the span of one ardha nadiam^a i.e. one half of the nadiimfei. 258

H I 31^ II pill an ye strlyah 11 Translation: If the planet [in the sfltra 4.3.9] is female, a girl child is bom. |W I 4^ 5^9^11 ,|J8( kallbe purvaparamW Translation; If the planet [in the sutra 4.3.9] is eunuch, a transvestite or one of confused gender is bom. Table 1; Vighatika graha gives the list of planets and their sex. Jaimini tmthapM qualifies this further by stating that exalted12 planets indicate male children while planets in debility13 indicate female children. Some view Uflhu to be female but ParaSara is very clear in stating that Rahu, Jupiter and Hun give illustrious sons. The eunuch planets are Saturn and Mercury and these planets in exaltation indicate the male sex while in debility indicate the female sex. Saturn Ihe planet indicating renunciation from sex and material life indicates Absence of sexual organs and transvestites while Mercury the ruler of Gemini indicates hermaphrodite14. Some amount of confusion can be there fa a female planet is exalted or a male planet is debilitated. However, the aspect or conjunction of planets of similar sexual disposition can overcome | this completely. The signs indicating male sex are the odd signs excluding Gemini and Aquarius while the female signs except the fruitful Cancer and Pisces indicate female sex. Table 2: Signs and sex Male indicator [Female indicator

Aries, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Pisces Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Aquarius

m/ Example 4: Sex of standard nativity In Example 3, we have seen that the vighati graha is Rahu indicating a male birth. A son was bom.

12.Which are in essence like Visnu P.rlunets in debility can indicate ^rlmanta yoga of Laksmi vide the dictum taSmin ucce nice va Srlmanta. Carga muni opines that in Kali yuga rajayoga function when planets are in debility in rSSi or amSa. 14. An individual in which reproductive organs of both sexes are present (Webster dictionary) 259

4.2. CASE STUDIES Chart 1: Sarajit Poddar, engineer - astrologer Ke

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Gk

GL

HL

AL

Md

Sa

Mo

SL

10 Raasi

(Ju)

Ve

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Sarajit Poddar 12 Gk Md

August 25, 1974 14:32:43 (5:30 east) 85 E 17, 23 N 40

Ma Me GL

Su AL

SL

Me Su Ma

Sa

1

Ra As

As: 9 Sf 28 Me: 16 Le 01 (PK) Ra: 21 Sc 52 (DK)

Mo

Ke Su: 8 Le 16 (GK) Ju (R): 20 Aq 5 (BK) Ke: 21 Ta 52

HL

Mo: 16 Sc 36 (PiK) Ve: 19 Cn 10 (MK) HL: 10 Ta 16

Ve Ma; 24 Le 39 (AK) Sa: 21 Ge 34 (AmK) GL: 28 Ge 50

Sunset 18:12':49" Sunrise 05:27':59' Birth time = 14:32':44" Birth time from Sunrise = 9:04:45 = 9.079167 hrs Birth Time in Vighati (BTV) = 9.079167 hrs3150 = 1361.875 [Formula: Hours 3 150 = vighati] BTV divided by 9 = 151.3194 Remainder = 0.3194 X 9 = 2.875 which is rounded off to 3 From Table -1 we get the vighati graha as Mars. Mars is a male planet placed in a male sign (Leo - see Table 2; Signs and sex) and joined the Sun (male) and Mercury (eunuch) indicating that male factors dominate and the chart is of a male nativity. Mars is the atmakaraka in the ninth house involved in viparita ayus yoga with the Sun (father) showing that the most profound event to influence his life would be Ihe early demise of his father. Dharma karmadhipati and various other rajayoga, nipuna yoga etc, occur with the Mars, Sun and Mercury and all these make the native spiritual and righteous minded. Other traits and nature you can read from the planets in Leo. In our 260

p»»earch we have found that the entire life of the native shall be controlled by this planet which shall determine the auspicious and inauspicious events that will be experienced. For example. Mars is with the 7th lord in the 9th house with the 9th lord promising marriage and the native, although planning for renunciation during Venus da^a (see Venus in 8th house and Saturn in 7th house) actually married in Venus daSa Mars antardasa. Sunrise definition: Please note that the definition of sunrise used is the visibility of the tip of the solar disc on the horizon as propounded by Varahamihira. We have also noted that when planets conjoin the janma vighatika planet then they shall determine the sex of the native. Chart 2: Rajiv Gandhi AL

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Gandhi, Rajiv Md Gk Ke

August 20, 1944 Su Ju Mo 7:11:28 (5:30 east) Ve As HL 77 E 49, 18 N 58 Me SL

As: 14 Le 40 Me; 28 Le 33 (AK) Ha; 2 Cn 47 (AmK)

GL

Ma

Su: 3 Le 48 (GK) Ju: 12 Le 11 (PK) Ke: 2Cp 47

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SL

/io\ / Gk \ /Ke Md Mo: 17 Le 08 (MK) Ve: 18 Le 38 (BK) HL: 29 Le 01

\5/ sVa / 11 \

AL

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Ma: 1 Vi 11 (DK) Sa: 14 Ge 12 (PiK) GL: 6 Li 52

Sunrise 6:20':59"; Sunset 19;02';08" Birth time 7:11':28" Uirth time from sunrise = 0:50':29" = 0.841389 hours BT Vighati = 0.841389 hours 3 150 = 126.2083 vighati BTV 4 9 = 14.02315 Remainder = 0.02315 3 9 = 0.208333 rounded to 1 Janma Vighati planet = Sun Sex determination: The vighati graha Sun is in Leo (male) but is conjoined planets. We have to examine the sex of the planets. Jupiter (male++), Venus 261

(female), Moon (female) and Mercury (eunuch) conjoin the Sun giving two male and two female points. In such a case the sign is to be considered and this being a male sign we get the sex of the native a male. Description: Many rajayoga occur in Leo but primarily the janma vighafi graha Sun in Leo will show balding head with sharp features and good looks and a royal bearing. He was soft in disposition inspite of so many male planet influences on the lagna as the female planets are equally strong. Sometimes, this also helps us to decide intelligently which da^a to use in the chart. The Sun as lagne^a in lagna should indicate Sasti hayani daSa and this is clearly confirmed by the fact that Sun is the janma vighati graha. Sasti hayani da^a of Sun: 1984-03-14 -1994-03-14: He became the sixth Prime Minister of India (31 Oct 1984 - 2 Dec 1989) after the death of his mother Indira Gandhi in Sun daSa Sun antarda^a. Note the numerous rajayoga involving the Sun, He lost power in November 1989 in Sun daSa Venus antardaga and VJP}. Singh became PM (Dec 2,1989 - Nov 10,1990). He was assassinated on 21 May 1991 in Sun da&S Saturn antarda^a Mercury pratyantara. Sim also conjoins the 2nd lord (maraca) Mercury and is aspected by the 7th lord (maraca) Satum. Chart 3: Sanjay Rath Ju SL As

Mo

Ra SL

Rasi

Mo

August 7, 1963 21:15:00 (5:30 east) 83 E 58, 21 N 27

Ke

Sunrise Birth time 262

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Ra Me

Gk Md Su Ve

Ma HL

As: 14 Pi 03 Me: 13 Le21(C]Q Ra: 25 Ge44 (DK)

Su: 21 Cn 03 (BK) Ju: 26 Pi 06 (AmK) Ke; 25 Sg 44

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GL

AL

As

Ve Md Su Gk

Rath, Sanjay (Sa)

u

Ke HL GL

Ma Mo

Mo: Aq 57 (MK) Ve: 14 Cn (PiK) HL: 13 Sc 19

5:29':12"; = 21;15':00

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Ma: 13 Vi 39 (Pk) Sa: 26 Cp 48 (AK) GU 2 Sc 40 Sunset 18:29':37"

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I Birth time from sunset Birth time in Vighati (BTV) I ,0TV/9 Remainder f Vlghafi graha

= 2:45':23" = 2.756389 hours = 2.756389 hours X 150 = 413.4583 = 45.93981 = 0.93981 x 9 = 8.458333 rounded to '9' Ketu

Ketu is a female planet but is exalted (Visnu avatara) and is not conjoined tmy other planet indicating male birth. Ketu and Jupiter in mutual raSi aspect and in the signs of Jupiter in the tenth and first house form yoga for learning/teaching associated with the pararhpara (tradition) as taught by Rartteara, The native teaches jyotisa in the lineage of his guru. S. ARDHA NADIAM^A GRAHA Considerable research is required to decode the nadi literature and unless the jyotisa form groups to do so it is not possible for individual effort to bear much fruit in this direction. C.S.Patel had formed such a group in the early 1980's. He has found that the results given for birth in purva (first half) and Uttara (second half) are typically favorable for male and female relations respectively15. This information becomes very helpful when we are examining charts where the native has say, only brothers or only sisters then the likelihood of being born in the first or second halves is higher. The Moon Specifically refers to ones immediate family and Patel has culled out various (tloka from the Deva Keralam in the book. What is proposed here is a part of my research to understand and decode the nadi literature. It may not be very meaningful at this stage but it is hoped, will pave the way for future generations for researching the nadi literature. 5.1. HYPOTHESIS The teachings of Maharsi Jaimini indicate that the vighati can be equated to the ardha nadiarh^a i.e. to the 24 seconds of time and that the nine planets from the Sun to Ketu strongly influence the creature bom at the given time. We hypothesize that this concept can be extended to spatial division as well there the ra^i is divided into 150 nadiarh^a and 300 ardha nadiarhSa. The nine planets from the Sun to Ketu shall rule the ardha nadiarhSa in the order of the weekdays (in the same lines as taught by Jaimini). IS.Patel, Nadi Astrology, page 34 263

The rulership by the nine planets of 300 ardha nadiarh^a indicates that they shall repeat 33 times and three planets shall repeat 34 times. The three planets repeating once more than the others shall be different for the three types of signs - movable, fixed and dual. This shall ensure that each of the nine planets shall own 100 ardha nadiamsa in three consecutive signs. This is also in the lines of the nomenclature of the nadiam£a themselves where the movable, fixed and dual are reckoned from the beginning, end and middle of the sign respectively. Accordingly, we propose that the ownership of the ardha nadiamsa: 1. For the movable signs should be reckoned from the beginning16 of the weekday order starting with the Sun so that the three extra ownership goes to the Sun, Moon and Mars. 2. For the fixed signs the planets be reckoned from the end of the weekday order starting with Satum so that the three extra ownership goes to Saturn, Rahu and Ketu and, 3. For the dual signs the planets be reckoned from the middle17 of the week (Wednesday - Mercury) so that the three extra ownership goes to Mercury, Jupiter and Venus. A table showing the ardha nadiamsa rulers is at A at page 10 for reference. 6. CASE STUDIES To make the study meaningful, we shall try to examine the charts of a specific group of people to see if the ardha nadiamsa graha reveals a common trait in their charts. If so, then alone we can say that the ardha nadiamsa graha can be used for a specific purpose or that the application is repetitive or that the rule is universal. 6.1. VEDIC ASTROLOGY AUTHORS To be an author of Vedic astrology books the native should have knowledge of Vedic astrology in some depth for which purpose we are looking for the connection between Jupiter and the tenth house. We are not considering whether the native mixes spirituality with jyotisa (hence the rule of the fltmakaraka connection with the 11th house is not the factor to check). Mercury the planet with Sarasvat! the goddess of literature as its deity and 16, The nadiAihga for the movable signs are reckoned from 1 to 150 while for the fixed signs these are reckoned in the reverse order from 150 to 1 and for the dual signs are reckoned from the middle in the regular order from 76 to 150 and then from 1 to 75 17, The naglUrhga Zht

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ruling the caturthi tithi when Ganesa the god of learning is worshipped must be a significant indicator in the charts of these authors. Chart 4: Author Ju

SL

Mo

Ra

As

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Ve

Rasi

Mo

Gk

Su

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Md

/ AL

Rath, Sanjay (Sa)

August 7, 1963 21:15:00 (5:30 east) 83 E 58, 21 N 27

Ra Me

GL

AL Ke

Ma HL

As; 14 Pi 03 Me: 13Le21(GK) Ra; 25 Ge 44 (DK)

Su: 21 Cn 03 (BK) Ju: 26 Pi 06 (AmK) Ke: 25 Sg 44

1 Body || Lagna Sun-BK Moon - MK Mars - PK Mercury - GK Jupiter - AmK Venus - PiK Saturn (R)-AK Rahu-DK Ketu

Longitude M D S 14 Pi 4 4 21 Cn 19 Aq 59 Vi 13 40 Le 23 13 Pi 7 26 14 Cn 56 26 c? 49 25 Ge 45 25 45 Sg

\11/ (Sa) /V0

Gk\ Md 4 Su /\ Ve / Me

\l2/ 3 Vs / 6 \ Ma

Mo: Aq 57 (MK) Ve: 14 Cn (PiK) HL: 13 Sc 19

S 55.9 32.78 4.44 56.92 16.36 55.43 3.25 40.83 41.53 41.53

Deg 14.08219 21.07577 19.98457 13.68248 13.38788 26.13206 14.93424 26.82801 25.76154 25.76154

Ke HL A® GL / 7 \

Ma: 13 Vi 39 (Pk) Sa: 26 Cp 48 (AK) GL: 2 Sc 40 Ardha Index18 141 211 200 137 134 262 150 269 258 258

nadi Ruler Ketu Merc Rahu Jup Jup Merc Ven Rahu Ketu Ketu

18.Longitude (in degrees) X 10 = Index (rounded off to the next higher integer)

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In the chart of this author of seven books and umpteen articles on Vedic astrology, Jupiter is the lord of the 10th house and is placed in its own sign in Pisces in the ardha nadiarhsa ruled by Mercury. Mercury as the ardha nadiamga ruler shows that the focus of the work related to Vedic sciences is 'Mercurial' with considerable writing and teaching involved. That these writings are related to jyotisa is indicated by the placement of Mercury in Leo (Sim - jyotisa) and its involvement in a rajayoga formed by the mutual aspect between the 4th and 7th lord Mercury with the 5th lord Moon. A rajayoga involving the lords of the 4th and 5th houses shows that the native shall be a dedicating his work to Visnu while the involvement of the 7th lord shows that the native shall be broad minded to respect all spiritual paths. The focus of Jupiter the tenth lord is seen from its ardha nadiaih^a ruler Mercury while its involvement in dharma karmadhipati yoga shows that the native will believe that jyotisa is a vedanga and will treat it as a branch of spirituality i.e. as the eye of the Vedas. He is a practicing Vedic astrologer (professional) as the tenth lord is in the ardha nadiaihSa of Mercury itself. Chart 5: Dr.B.V.Raman Sa

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Mo AL

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GL

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GL .. Mo AL

Raman, B.V. August 8, 1912 19:43:00 (5:30 east) 77 E 35, 12 N 59

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Ma

Ju

x? /6 \ Ke

As; 10 Aq 32 M« (R) 13 Lc 56 (MK) Ra; 22 Pi 46(00

Sa: 22 Cn 58 (AmK) ]u: 23 Sc 56 (PiK) Ke; 22 VL 46

Mo: 23 Ta 39 (AK) Ve: 2 Le 14 (DK) HL: 10 Vi 49

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HL\

Ma: 21 Le 21 (BK) Sa: 10 Ta 08 (PK) GU 23 Ta 25

In the chart of Dr. B.V.Raman, Jupiter is in the 10th house and the tenth lord Mais is In an ardha nadiamSa ruled by Mercury. Dr. Raman has 266

Longitude Body D S M Lagna 34 10 Aq Sun - AmK 22 Cn 59 41 Moon - AK 23 Ta Mars - BK 21 Le 22 Mercury (R) - MK 13 Le 57 Jupiter - PiK 12 Sc 58 2 Le 15 Venus - DK Saturn - PK 10 Ta 9 Rahu - GK 22 Pi 47 Ketu 22 Vi 47

S 1.39 36.41 5.52 24.14 24.07 4.09 36.23 45.12 42.28 42.28

Deg 10.56705 22.99345 23.68487 21.37337 13.95669 12.9678 2.260064 10.16253 22.79508 22.79508

Ardha nadi Index Ruler Merc 106 230 Jup 237 Ketu 214 Merc Moon 140 Sun 130 Moon 23 102 Ketu Ven 228 Ven 228

authored many books on jyotisa and has written profusely for over six decades as the editor of the Astrological Magazine. Mercury is in Leo (Sun Jyotisa) and is conjoined the dharma karmadhipati yoga of Mars and Venus showing that the native will believe that jyotisa is a vedanga and will treat it as a branch of spirituality i.e. as the eye of the Vedas. There are many rajayoga formed by the conjunction of the lords of the 4th, 5th, 9th and 10th houses involving Mercury and this showed in his stature as unchallenged leader of Vedic astrologers from 1936 till his death on Sunday, 20 Dec 1998. He was a practicing Vedic astrologer (professional) as the tenth lord is in the ardha nadiam^a of Mercury itself.

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Chart 6; K.N.Rao

Ra Sa Md Gk GL

Rasi

SL AL

KN Rao

Ju

October 12, 1931 7:46:58 (5:30 east) 81 E 12. 16 N 13

Sa

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HL

As; 19 Li 58 Me: 20 Vi 03 (RK) Ra; 11 Pi 38 (PK)

Mo Ma As Ve

Me Ke Su

Su: 24 Vi 52 (AK) Ju: 24 Cn (AmK) Ke: 11 Vi 38

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