Drekkna

DREKKANA (Decnate) — G.K. Goel, B.Sc., B.E., Director of Courses (Astrology) Zodiac, a circular belt of 360°, stretching about 9° north and 9° south of the Ecliptic (apparent path of Sun around earth) within which the planets and the moon remain in course of their movement. The zodiac is divided into 12 equal sectors, each of 30° and each sector is called a Rasi (sign). In Indian astronomy, the initial point from which the longitude of the Rasis is measured, is a fixed point on the ecliptic (which is exactly opposite the reference star CHITRA - spices 16). This means that Nirayana longitude of star Chitra will always be 180° for any Epoch. This is the basis of calculating the true Chitrapaksha Ayanamsa. Yet again, this belt is divided in 27 equal sectors, each of 13°20' and each of such sector called Nakshatra. Rasis and Nakshatras, though mathematical in nature, are recognised by different set of stars in the sky. The constellations, representing Rasis and Nakshatras, sometimes overlap each other and sometimes wide part. This concept is beautifully explained by Varaha Mihira in Chapter I Shloka 4 in ‘Brihat Jataka as under : “The (twelve) signs of the Zodiac are commencing with the first point of Aries and of (the asterism of) Aswini. Each sign consists nine stellar quarters. The circle formed by the 12 signs represent the head, face, breast, heart, belly, navel, abdomen, genital organ, two thighs, two bones, two ankles and two feet of “KALAPURUSHA”. (The terms) Rasi, Kshetra, Griha, Riksha, Bha, Bhavana are synonymous terms.” This Shloka consists of 72 letters, thus indicates that “Nirayana” and “Sayana” Zodiac both consisting of 12 (twelve) signs are separating with each other by about one degree in 72 years along the ecliptic (the total Dasa periods assigned to seven planets from Sun onwards is also 72 years (5+21+7+9+10+16+4) in Kalachakra Dasa Scheme of Maharishi Parasara - BHP - 47/33). Maharishi Jaimini assigned body parts for twelve houses (commencing either from ascendant or Moon whichever is stronger) in different manner than given in standard texts. According to Jaimini 12 houses represent head, face, throat, arms, stomach, loins, back, groins (including anus, genitals etc.), feet, eyes, ears, and nose in respective order (Jaimini Sutra, 4.1.3 to 4.1.15). This is a very significant suggestion from Maharishi and needs considerable care and research in application of this scheme in predictive astrology. Both the above schemes do not contradict but are complementary to each other. First scheme, basically, indicates the physical location of body parts (finer division is obtained with the help of Drekkana). On the other hand, second scheme indicates the influence of body parts on houses, through which they operate. For example, heart, eyes, ears and nose are represented by 7th, 10th, 11th and 12th houses respectively in the second scheme. The native's faculty of feeling, visualizing, perceiving and finally inferring depends on these houses where heart, eyes, ear and nose plays important role. 5th house representing intellect and power of discrimination, is opposite to 10th, 11th and 12th houses. Thus, two hands operate from 4th house to fulfill the goal.

1. The Varga (Divisional) Charts It is not possible to access subtle areas of the native’s life with the help of bare Sign Chart and Nakshatras. Sage Parasara teaches us sixteen different Vargas. Each Varga chart is specific in itself, and deals in some specific areas of life. Kalyan-Varma says in ‘Saravali’ : Saravali indicates that each sign is get divided in 150 parts with the help of Shodhasvargas (the whole Zodiac is divided in 1800 parts). It is just impossible to understand or move an inch in ‘HORASHASTRA’ without the help of these Vargas.

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These Vargas are placed in four schemes called Shadvarga, Saptavarga, Dasavarga and Shodhasvarga. Hora-Shastra indicate potential, promise and materialisation of an event with the help of these Vargas. Vyankatesh Sharma in ‘Sarvarth Chintmani’ has put utmost importance on Shadvarga and Shashtyamsa-varga to judge the POTENTIAL of the nativity. Each of the 16 Vargas indicate the PROMISE in some specific areas of life assigned to them. But the real potential of each sign, house and planet with whose help the promise is materialised in real life, can be judged with the help of Shadvarga. This important difference in Shadvargas and Shodhasvarga should always be remembered. ‘BRIHAT JATAKA’, deals mainly in Shadvargas. Vimsopaka strength of 20 Rupas is divided in Shadvarga as under by Sage Parasara : 6 Rasi (Sign) — Hora — 2 Drekkana — 4 Navamsa — 5 Dwadasamsa — 2 Trimsamasa — 1 Total

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20 Rupas

15 points of Vimsopaka Bala (out of total of 20 points) is allotted to Rasi (6), Navamsa (5) and Drekkana (4). As such, Drekkana Varga chart holds prominent and important place after Rasi and Navamsa charts in the Shadvarga scheme. This paper is dedicated to bring out the use and importance of Drekkana Chart in Vedic predictive astrology.

2. Drekkana (Decnate) Charts Every sign is divided into three equal parts of 10° each, known as Drekkana. The first Drekkana of every sign (0°-10°) would be of the same sign. The second Drekkana (10°-20°) of every sign would fall in the fifth sign from it. The last or third Drekkana (20°-30°) of every sign would be in the ninth sign from it. Bhachakra, therefore, consists of 36 Drekkana of 10° each. The following table will indicate the division of Drekkana prescribed by sage Parasara and other Jatak-Granths (BPH, Ch. 6, Sl. 7, 8). Table I Sign Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

1st Drekkana 0°-10° Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

IInd Drekkana 10°-20° Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer

IIIrd Drekkana 20°-30° Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio

3. Important Note on Drekkana reckoning Pt. Sanjay Rath explains in his translation of Jaimini ‘UPADESA SUTRAS’: “There are two methods of reckoning the Drekkanas i.e. by either regular count (Zodiacal/reverse) or triplicity. In the method based on regularity, the Parivrittitraya Drekkana (based on Vriddha Karika) is adopted following regular Zodiacal order. While the Somanath Drekkana uses Zodiacal count only for odd signs and reverse for even signs. In the method, based on triplicity, Prasara Drekkana takes the trines from the sign itself (as indicated above in Table 1). The Jagannath Drekkana takes the trines from the movable sign.” Drekkna.RTF

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Drekkana is pronounced as DRESH-KANA. The word 'DRESH' has a root in Dharshan which means seeing or visualizing objects which are apparent and as well as hidden (or obscure) in nature. The word 'KANA' means corner — astrologically it means trine (or Trikona). Thus, the word Drekkana (Dresh-Kana) represents the Varga (Division), where the signs, trine to each other, convey apparent as well as hidden personality and nature (Swaroopa) of the native. Thus, Drekkana Division will be valid only, if the method of reckoning is based on triplicity. If method of reckoning is based on regular count (Zodiacal/reverse), such Division should be called Triamsa (like Navamsa or Saptamsa etc.). I believe, Triamsa may not provide any significant information independently which could not be visualized from birth chart directly. 'Varaha Mihira' quotes another method for reckoning, advocated by some authorities in Chapter I, Shloka 12 of 'Brihat Jataka' :

dsfpÙkq gksjka izFkeka HkiL; ok×NfUr ykHkkf/irksf}Zrh;ke~A æs"dk.klaKkefi o.kZ;fUr Lo}kn'kSdkn'kjkf'kikuke~AA12AA Meaning that "the signs of three Drekkana of each house are (Ist) the sign in the first, (2nd) the sign in the 12th, and (3rd) the sign in the eleventh houses respectively." Varaha Mihira has not adopted this scheme of Drekkana division and follows Maharishi Parasara, in all his monumental works (may be for the reasons explained above in this note). We are giving below the tables of Drekkana adopted and recommended by other authorities. TABLES OF OTHER METHODS OF RECKONING OF DREKKANA (NUMBERS IN THESE TABLES REPRESENT SIGNS) Table 2. PARIVRITTITRAYA DREKKANA Sign/ Drekkana Ist (0°-10°) IInd (10°-20°) IIIrd (20°-30°)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

1

4

7

10

1

4

7

10

1

4

7

10

2

5

8

11

2

5

8

11

2

5

8

11

3

6

9

12

3

6

9

12

3

6

9

12

Table 3. SOMANATH DREKKANA Sign/ Drekkana Ist (0°-10°) IInd (10°-20°) IIIrd (10°-30°)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

1

12

4

9

7

6

10

3

1

12

4

9

2

11

5

8

8

5

11

2

2

11

5

8

3

10

6

7

9

4

12

1

3

10

6

7

Table 4. VARAHA MIHIRA (Ch. I, Shloka 12) Sign/ Drekkana Ist (0°-10°) IInd (10°-20°) Drekkna.RTF

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

12

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

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IIIrd (20°-30°)

11

12

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Table 5. JAGANNATH DREKKANA Sign/ Drekkana Ist (0°-10°) IInd (10°-20°) IIIrd (20°-30°)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

1

10

7

4

1

10

7

4

1

10

7

4

5

2

11

8

5

2

11

8

5

2

11

8

9

6

3

12

9

6

3

2

9

6

3

12

Drekkana division given from Table 2 to Table 5 do have specific use in predictive astrology and are given above for the reference purposes only. We shall adopt and discuss the use of Drekkana division in this paper given in Table 1. This method of division was taught by sage Parasara and adopted by most of the authorities including Varaha Mihira. Note : Two examples are given to illustrate various dictums and principles given in this article. Most of these principles are culled out from 'Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra' (BPH), Jaimini Sutras (J.S.), Brihat Jataka (BJ), Prasana Marg (PM), and Jataka Parijat (J.P.).

4. Identification of Drekkanas, Presiding Deities and Rishis 1.

Ist Drekkana of each sign is called Karma Drekkana, 2nd is called Bhoga Drekkana and 3rd is called ‘Nasha Drekkana, presided over by Devarishi Narada, Maharishi Agastya and Brahma-Rishi Durvasa respectively.

2.

Drekkana of movable signs represents Rajas Guna, Manushya, presiding Deity Brahma, Rishi Durvasa. Drekkana of Fixed signs represented by Tamas Guna, Rakshasas presiding deity Shiva and Maharishi Agastya. Drekkana of Dual signs represented by Satva Guna, Devas, presiding deity Vishnu and Devarishi Narada (Parasara has given clear indications of presiding species, Rashis and Deities of moveable, fixed and dual signs in Chapter 6 on Shodhas Varga in 'BPH' while introducing Drekkana (D-3), Navamsa (D-9) and Akshavedamsa (D-45) Varga Charts).

3.

Ist Drekkanas of Dual Rasis has best qualities being Karma Drekkana, represented by Devas and Devarishi Narada. (The reason is that Karma Drekkana as well as Drekkana of dual Rasi is represented by Devarishi Narada).

4.

2nd Drekkanas of movable signs represents Bhoga, Rakshasa presiding deity Shiva and Maharishi Agastya. The natives born in such Drekkanas should practice maximum disciplined life, so that they may not fall from their Dharma.

5.

3rd Drekkanas of fixed signs is Nasha Drekkana, Rajas Guna, Manushya and presiding deity is Brahma, Rishi Durvasa. The natives born in this Drekkana must live unattached and frugal life, otherwise they will not be able to attain Salvation, and will born again and again to reap the fruits of their Karma.

5. Role of Drekkana in identifying Diseases Maharishi Jaimini in “UPADESH SUTRAS” has given significant and important lead in SUTRA 3/3/59 :

Lo f=ka'kka'ks dkSydkukaa iQykfu jksxkn;%AA “Diseases and other evils are seen from Rasi (the world ‘Sva’ includes Lagna, Navamsa, Drekkana and Dwadasamsa — four Vargas out of six Shadh-Vargas), Trimsamsa and Kauluka.”

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The word “Sva” is equivalent to 4 (four) according to Katapayadi-Varga and hints at four vital divisions — Rasi, Navamsa, Drekkana and Suryamsa. In Shadh-Varga, Rasi Drekkana, Navamsa and Dwadasamsa are identified by Rasis. Hora and Trimsamsa are identified by planets Sun/Moon and Mars/Mercury/ Jupiter/Venus/Saturn, respectively. In Jataka Granthas, ‘Amsa' generally points out to the above four Vargas according to the reference and context, e.g.:

lq[kjkf'kuoka'ks okgu}kn'kka'kdsA cU/qæs"dk.kds ;% L;kr~ HkqfDr% 'kqHkkogkAA

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— Madya Parasari, 6/7

Meaning thereby “if a planet, acquires the Navamsa, Dwadasamsa or Drekkana of the sign falling in fourth house of natal chart, gives good/favourable results in his Antardasa (Sub-period).” Similar other references are given below showing importance of Drekkana, Navamsa and Dwadasamsa divisions: "The Yogas explained in the previous Sutras are also to be applied in Navamsa and Drekkana charts." (J. Sutra, 4.1.20) "If two or all the three — Bhava Lagna, Hora Lagna and Ghatika Lagna are in aspect to a planet in dignity, an auspicious Yoga is formed (malefic, afflicted or weak planets will give undesirable results). If said three (3) Lagnas and their Navamsas and Drekkanas or the said Lagnas and their Navamsas or the said Lagnas and their Drekkanas aspected by Natal ascendant (or a planet), a Yoga is formed." (BPH, Chapter 39, Shloka 24 and 25) "When the lord of Drekkana occupied by the Moon (or any planet) aspects him in natal chart, the results will be auspicious." (Brihat Jataka, Chapter 19, Shloka 4) On Dwadasamsa : "The results which are applicable for each of the signs in the natal chart by occupation of Moon (or other planets) and also on account of aspects of other planets on them, will be similar when the Moon (or other Planets) occupies the Dwadasamsa of same sign." (Brihat Jataka, Ch. 19, Sl. 4). The inference is : (i)

The result of a planet is judged by virtue of its placement in the sign as well as Dwadasamsa sign in natal chart.

(ii)

The judgment of Dwadasamsa chart is also done separately.

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The sign (Rasi), Drekkana, Navamsa and Dwadasamsa are very closely linked with each other. Drekkana (10°) is the 1/3 part of a Rasi, representing an arc of 30°. Kauluka (5°), Navamsa (3°20’) and Dwadasamsa (2°30’) are 1/2, 1/3 and 1/4 parts of the Drekkana respectively. Therefore, Maharishi Jaimini teaches us that all these four Vargas (represented by the word ‘Sva’), Trisamasas and Kaulukas are carefully analysed to ascertain diseases and other adversities in the life of a native.

The role of Kaulukas (Shastamsa D-6) will be elaborated in a separate paper. The broad hints are given on the role of Drekkana in identification of diseases and its other uses in this paper:

6. Influence of Drekkanas on body parts Kalapurusha represented by signs, Bhava and Nakshatras represent specific body parts. The Drekkanas make the division even finer. The 12 signs indicate 12 body parts in human body on a broader basis. 36 Drekkanas of Kalapurushas represent 36 body parts. (1)

If first Drekkana is rising in the Ascendant, the twelve Rasi counted from the Ascendant serially signify the twelve parts of the upper portion of the body in natal chart. Similarly if second or third Drekkana is rising, twelve part of the middle or lower body will be represented in the Rasi chart commencing from Ascendant in serial order. Table No. 6 shows the distribution of the body parts assigned on account of rising Drekkana. (J.P., Ch. 3, Sl. 77)

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Planets placed in the same Drekkana (movable/fixed/common) as rising Drekkana shall afflict the portion above neck. Planets falling in the second type of Drekkana from rising Drekkana afflict the trunk (middle portion of the body), and in third type, they afflict lower portion of the body.

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The body parts which will be found afflicted after applying both the above rules 9 (1) and 9(2) will have severe affliction compared to body parts represented by other houses. Table 6. BODY PARTS Houses in Birth chart Ist 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

Rising Drekkanas 2nd Drekkana 10°-20° Neck Right shoulder Right arm Right side of the body Right ventricle and auricle of heart Right lung & mamma Naval Left lung Left ventricle & auricle of heart Left side of the body Left arm Left shoulder

1st Drekkana 0°-10° Head Right eye Right ear Right nostril Right cheek Right jaw Mouth Left jaw Left cheek Left nostril Left ear Left eye

3rd Drekkana 20°-30° Pelvis Generating organ Right testicle Right thigh Right knee Right calf Legs Left calf Left knee Left thigh left testicle Anus

2nd house to 6th represents the right side of body parts, whereas 12th house to 8th house represent the left side of the body parts. (4)

The above table is a good indicator to find the relative health or weakness (disease) in the various organs of the body. In the example, horoscope, 2nd Drekkana of moveable Rasi (Capricorn) is rising. According to rule 9(1), 9th house representing left ventricle and auricle of heart. According to Rule 9(2), the planets falling in fixed sign will afflict middle portion of the body. As Ketu is placed in 9th house in fixed sign Taurus, the left ventricle of heart was more severely afflicted and was operated upon.

7. Role of Navamsa as part of Drekkana Each Drekkana contains three Navamsa of 3°20’ each. First Navamsa of each Drekkana is moveable sign and represents minerals (Dhatu), Second Navamsa of each Drekkana is of fixed sign and represents vegetable world (Moola) and Third (3rd) Navamsa of each Drekkana is of Dual sign represented by Jeeva (living being). This order is reversed in the case of even signs. The division of Drekkana in three Navamsa could be utilised, in many ways, in predictive astrology. In example horoscope, Saturn is placed in Pisces sign at 6°49’. Saturn is in Dual sign, in Dual sign Drekkana and first Drekkana of Pisces sign. Saturn is in 3rd (Dual) Navamsa of this sign represented by Jeeva (living being). (Jaimini says when Saturn is placed in any 'sign' or 'amsa', the order will always be Zodiacal and regular. Ketu reverses the assigned order.) This indicates that Saturn Major period will start showing results from the beginning and inculcate good qualities in the native, who will benefit from his interaction from living beings.

8. Role of Kaulukas (5°) as part of Drekkana Kauluka is the exclusive contribution of Maharishi Jaimini (U.S., 3.3.59). Kauluka is Shastamsa. Each sign contains six Kaulukas of 5° each. These are reckoned by regular Zodiacal count. For odd signs, the Kaulukas are reckoned from Aries to Virgo and for even signs from Libra to Pisces (Table 7). Table 7. Reckoner of Shastamsa (Kauluka) Chart Kauluka

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

Degrees

0-5°

5-10°

10-15°

15-20°

20-25°

25-30°

Odd signs

Aries 1

Taurus 2

Gemini 3

Cancer 4

Leo 5

Virgo 6

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Even signs

Libra 7

Scorpio 8

Sagittarius 9

Capricorn 10

Aquarius 11

Pisces 12

Maharishi Jaimini teaches very specific use of Kauluka, for predicting diseases, evils and even death of native and his other relations. When Paryay and Vimshottari Dasas are applied to Shastamsa chart, they give precise timing of the evil events in native's life (Jaimini Sutras, 3.3.59 to 3.3.129). As this article is dedicated for the use of Drekkana, some broad hints are given below on the role of Kauluka as part of Drekkana : (i)

Each Drekkana contains two Kaulukas of 5° each. They are termed as 1st and 2nd Kauluka.

(ii)

First (1st) Kauluka of each Drekkana represents evils and diseases of internal origins.

(iii)

Second (2nd) Kauluka of each Drekkana represents evils and diseases of extern origin.

(iv)

Order of counting : (a) For odd signs the order is Zodiacal. (b) For even sign the order is reversed. (c)

(v)

If Rahu/Ketu is placed in any Kauluka, the assigned order will be reversed. This will mean that : (c.1)

For odd signs, if Rahu/Ketu are placed in any Kauluka, the order will reversed.

(c.2)

For even signs, if Rahu/Ketu are placed in any Kauluka, the order of counting will remain Zodiacal. (Ref. : Jaimini Sutra 3.3.66)

Meaning of diseases of internal origin (linked with 1st Kauluka) : The evils and diseases of internal origin, when a planet is placed in 1st Kauluka, may point out to such possibilities like :

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(a)

The disease is in an internal organs(s).

(b)

The cause of evils and diseases is not foreseen or known. This includes causes of such nature which originate on account of association of Fifth, Eighth or Badhak houses.

(c)

The problems are hereditary in nature.

Meaning of diseases of External origin (linked with 2nd Kauluka) : The evils and diseases of external origin, when a planet is placed in 2nd Kauluka, may point out to such possibilities like : (a)

The problems arise in account of wrong food habits, social and moral conduct and negligent behaviour.

(b)

By known causes, and enemies (Sixth and Ninth houses).

(c)

Problems arising out due to accidents, non-payment of loans, wrong medication and treatment ignoring the advice of elders and social norms. Each Kauluka of a Drekkana help to arrive at a precise cause, of course, not independently, but with the help of other Divisional charts.

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Role of Kauluka will be illustrated with the help of Example horoscope I, given in the end of this paper. Moon (15°46')

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It is placed in 2nd Kauluka of its Drekkana in even sign. Moon will given the results of 1st Kauluka — diseases on account of in internal origin.

Mars (12°5')

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It is placed in 1st Kauluka of its Drekkana in even sign. Mars will give the results of 2nd Kauluka diseases of external origin.

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Saturn (6°50')

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It is in 2nd Kauluka of even sign and will give the results of 1st Kauluka.

Saturn, Rahu, Ketu and Moon will give the results of 1st Kauluka. The native's esinophils count increased excessively in Rahu/Rahu Dasa. This effects of the lungs, which is an internal part of the body. In the Dasa of Saturn/Moon, the open heart surgery was performed on the native. Both planets are giving the results of 1st Kauluka. In Saturn/Mars Dasa, the native was operated for prostate gland successful. However, during convalesce period, on account of over-exertion he suffered severe hemorrhage (Mars conjunct Rahu) and saved with great difficulty (Mars is in sign aspect with Mercury, Venus and Jupiter). Both 1st and 2nd Kauluka played their respective part in full. For want of space, it is not possible to discuss the other examples, the role of Kauluka as part of Drekkana is emphasized here in brief.

9. The Role of Dwadasamsa as ¼ part of each Drekkana Each Drekkana contains four Dwadasamsa of 2°30’ each. Ist Dwadasamsa of each Drekkana is always is of the same sign as that of Drekkana itself. Other Dwadasamsa follow the sign in consecutive order. For example, Drekkana of Leo Rasi will commence from Leo Dwadasamsa and remaining three Dwadasamas will be of Virgo, Libra and Scorpio signs respectively. Each Dwadasamsa is presided by a deity. 1st Dwadasamsa of every Drekkana is presided by Ganesha, 2nd Dwadasamsa by Aswini Kumars, third Dwadasamsa by ‘Yama’ and forth Dwadasamsa will presided by Serpent (Sarpa). Dr. Jagannath Rao in his book ‘Principles and Practice of Medical Astrology’ made the following comments: “The Drekkana and Dwadasamsa charts must also be erected and studied. Sometimes you will find that Rasi and Navamsa Kundalis will not help in locating the disease. In such case study of Drekkana and Dwadasamsa charts will be of immense help.” Example horoscope I : Saturn (6°49') is placed 3rd Dwadasamsa of Drekkana in Pisces sign presided by 'Yama'. Similarly, Moon is placed in Dwadasamsa presided by 'Yama'. In para 6 above, it is explained that the native's heart is in severe affliction. The open heart surgery was performed on native in Saturn/Moon period and was saved from the Jaws of death with great difficulty. The effect of 'Yama' Dwadasamsa played his part in full. The Dwadasamsa chart is also to be judged independently, but this is not the topic of discussion of this article. I have tried to show the importance of Dwadasamsa as one fourth part Drekkana in this article in brief.

10. Timing and Nature of Death from Drekkana (i)

The native may die when Saturn transits the signs trine to the sign in which the 22nd (Khar) Drekkana is placed. (J.P. 5/59)

(ii)

Death may take place when Jupiter transits in trine to the sign occupied by the lord of the rising Drekkana. (J.P. 5/59)

(iii) Any of the following Drekkana rising, at the time of birth or query, with malefic placed in it, and Moon is placed in eight house, may cause death, even if the native is healthy: — — — (iv)

The lord of the Drekkana occupied by Saturn indicates the cause of death (P.M., Ch. 11, Sl. 14). If lord happens to be: — — — — — —

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Sarpa Drekkana (3rd of Cancer, 1st and 2nd of Scorpio and 3rd of Pisces); Kolasya Drekkana (1st of Scorpio, Cancer and Capricorn); Gridha Drekkana (3rd of Libra, 1st of Leo and Aquarius).

Sun : due to fever; Moon : swelling, tumour and Mahodara (dropsy); Mars : boils, pox etc.; Mercury : disorder in breathing; Jupiter : Gulma (a disease inside the stomach) and intense pain in body; Venus : swelling and consumption; -8-

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Saturn : cough troubles and rheumatism.

If the Drekkana lord is in association with or aspected by Rahu, poison or infection will be the cause of death. Ketu in similar situation gives death on account of undiagnosed disease. According to Parasara, Rahu and Ketu aspect 2nd, 5th, 7th and 9th houses counted in reverse order from the houses of their placement. (Gemini does not recommend the aspect of Ketu) (v)

If lord of rising Drekkana is placed in the sign of debilitation or enemy house, or in 6th, 8th or 12th houses in Rasi or Drekkana charts, the native dies due to serious accident or disease. Benefice influence mitigates the danger to some extent.

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If lord of rising Drekkana is placed in 6th or 8th houses, devoid of benefice influence, the native is of week will and has tendency to commit suicide. Such natives also suffer from depression.

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The Dasa of the lord of Khar Drekkana, may prove Marka.

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The planets in the first Drekkana, gives the results in the beginning of the Dasa, in the second Drekkana in the middle of the Dasa and in the third Drekkana in the end of the Dasa. The results of the retrograde planet including Rahu/Ketu be considered in the reverse order. (Sage Parasara, BPH, Ch. 48, Sl. 3, 4)

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Mr. Divakaruni Venkata Subba Rao mentioned his personal experience in a Souvenir published in 1982 : “Whenever the lord of the 22nd Drekkana from Lagna and the 64th Navamsa lord to the natal Moon happens to be the same planet or when those two Khars happen to transit a point deprived of an auspicious Bindu in Ashtakavarga after two Sodhanas (reductions) are carried out and if that Kakachha happens to be owned by the transacting Khar, death is unavoidable.”

11. Shloka 78 and 79 of Chapter III of Jataka Parijata indicate the effects of affliction by planets on body parts. They are indicated below : (i)

There will be an ulcer or wound in the body part which is occupied by a malefic planet. However, there will be only some mark on such body parts, if occupied on aspected by benefice planets simultaneously.

(ii)

In case, malefic planet is in his own Rasi, Navamsa or in fixed Rasi and Navamsa, the mark or wound in the afflicted part of the body will be since birth. This also means that the organ will be week or deceased since birth. In the example horoscope, Ketu is in Fixed sign, the native’s heart should be week from birth, or inherited from parents.

(iii) Jataka Parijata has also given an idea about the cause of the problem as under :

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Saturn causes hurt on account of stone or wind disease (Rahu will act like Saturn);

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Mars causes hurt on account of fire, a missile, poison or serpent bites (Ketu will act like Mars);

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Mercury, if becomes malefic planet, causes hurt on account of fall from the height or by a blow received from a clod of some earthy substance;

—

Sun, if becomes malefic, causes hurt from substance or a quadruped.

—

Malefic Moon will cause harm from a horned creature or by liquids like acids etc.

—

Placement weak and afflicted planets cause ulcers and make the afflicted body part deceased or weak, and becomes prone to diseases.

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12. Swaroop (Nomenclature) of Drekkanas Drekkanas are given peculiar names form and description, from which they are recognised and made use of in predictive astrology very effectively : (1)

Human Drekkana

(a)

Ayudh : Male (human) Name of the sign Aries Gemini Leo Virgo Libra Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

(b)

Order of the Drekkana I and III III II II I III I and III I and III I

Female (human) Taurus Gemini Cancer Virgo Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

I I II (Parasara says Serpent) I & III II II II II

The above 21 Drekkanas represent human category. (2)

Sarpa : Serpent (Male & Female) Cancer Scorpio Pisces

(3)

II (Female III (Male) I & II (Female) III (Male)

Pakshi : Bird Aries Gemini Leo Libra Aquarius

II (Female) II (Male) I (Male) (also Vulture) II (Male) I (Male) (Vulture faced)

(Varaha Mihira says this Drekkanas in Aquarius sign is a human male, having a face of vulture who consume lot of intoxicated food.) (4)

Quadruped : Animals Aries Taurus Cancer Leo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius

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II (Male) (Some say bird) II & III (Male) I (Male) I (Male) (Some say bird) III (Male) III (Male) (also Vulture) III (Male) I (Male)

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All the 36 Drekkanas are grouped in the category of Human (male & female), Serpent, Bird and Quadruped animals. The placement of Moon in a specific category of Drekkana indicates the thinking and nature of the person: — — — — — (5) (6)

(7)

(8) (9)

Moon in Ayudh Drekkana makes the native violent, does not tolerate opposition, vanquishes his enemies. Moon in female Drekkana makes the person gentle in behaviour, loves art, culture, music and good things in life. Moon in Serpent Drekkana makes the person full of anger, revengeful and deceitful. Moon in Quadruped Drekkana makes the native full of animal instinct, indiscriminate sexual behaviour, non-sticker of social and moral code. Moon in Bird Drekkana makes the native fickle minded, like to roam from one place to another, does not stick to one job or place for a long time. Drekkanas are also placed in other categories which indicate efforts, thinking or behaviour according to the nomenclature of a particular category. Rudra Aries Gemini Leo Libra Scorpio Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

II & III III I & II III II & III II & III I, II & III II

Pasha (Noose) Taurus Capricorn

I II

Phala : Pushpayukta and Varaha Cancer

I

Ratna Bhandar (Jewel & Treasure) Libra Sagittarius

I II

13. Rasi Tulya Drekkana The sign adopts the traits and nature of the house in which it is placed. The sign will carry the nature of the house with it, in respective Divisional charts. The phenomenon is called 'Rasi Tulya Drekkana' or 'BhavaSuchaka-Drekkana'. When a planet placed in a Drekkana, which belongs to the sign placed in the 8th (eighth) house of Natal chart, the signification of this planet will suffer and give adverse results and vise-verse. The above rules is similarly applicable to other houses. If the auspicious houses are involved, the auspicious results shall accrue and vise-versa.

14. Khar and Mrityu (Death) Drekkana In Drekkana chart, the signs will also represent each Drekkana placed in 12 houses. The sign which is placed in the eighth (8th) house of Drekkana chart will have the potential and capacity to give maximum harm, adversities and even death. Khar Drekkana : 22nd Drekkana counted from the rising Drekkana in Birth chart, is called Khar Drekkana. This is represented by the sign placed in the 8th house in Drekkana chart. The lord of this Drekkana is called Kharesh and has a potential to kill. The planets, which are placed in 8th house of Rasi chart from Ascendant and simultaneously also in 8th house in Drekkana chart, are placed in Khar Drekkana. Drekkna.RTF

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The Kharesh and planets placed in Khar Drekkana give adverse results during their Dasas as well as when subjected to adverse transits. Mrityu Drekkanas : The Bhachakra (Rasi Chakra) contains 36 Drekkanas, out of which three (3) Drekkana belong to the same sign. The three Drekkanas belonging to the sign of Khar Drekkana are called Mrityu Drekkanas. One each Mrityu Drekkana is placed in 4th, 8th and 12th houses of Rasi chart. The planets, which are placed in 4th and 12th houses of Rasi chart and simultaneously placed in 8th house in Drekkana chart, are placed in Mrityu Drekkana. Karka planets placed in Mrityu Drekkana cause hardships and unnatural deaths to relatives indicated by them e.g. the Sun in Mrityu Drekkana will cause some danger to father and Khar Drekkana both to father and self.

15. Effects of Drekkana according to their nature The Drekkanas are also designated as Kroor, Watery, Saumya and Mixed (refer Shloka 113 to 117 of Chapter 9 of Jataka Parijata) : Table 7. EFFECTS OF DREKKANAS Sign

Drekkana

Designation

5,1,11,8,10 12,8,5,7 4,8

I III II

Kroor (11 in number)

Wicked minded of roving of roving nature, engaged in evil, sinful deeds & quarrelsome.

4,12 12,6 2,3

I II III

Watery (6 in number)

Giver of alms, helping nature, kind-hearted, earns by farming, watery objects, navy etc., large bodied and emotional.

1,2,9,10,11 7,3,6 6,9,11

II I III

Saumya (11 in number)

Happiness, wealthy, good progeny, kind hearted, handsome body.

1,4,10 2,9 3,5,7

III I II

Mixed (8 in number)

Bad conduct and character, indulgence in sex, stern, volatile nature

— — — —

Effect

Krura or Agni Drekkanas are owned by malefic. Watery Drekkanas are owned by planets owing watery signs. Saumya Drekkanas are owned by Benefice. Mixed Drekkanas are owned by both malefic and benefice.

16. Other uses of Drekkanas and Drekkana chart in Predictive Astrology (1)

Drekkana indicate velour, comforts, prosperity, including inclinations tendencies and nature of the native.

(2)

Determination of brothers and sisters.

(3)

Drekkana plays a prominent role at the time of commencement/occurrence of any action/event like journey, litigation, purchase house, accident etc.

(4)

Drekkana indicates the nature of thief when a question is put about the loss of an article by theft.

17. Assessment of Drekkana Chart (1)

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Results of placement of planets in different Drekkanas as well as the effect of rising Drekkana are given in detail in various Jatak-Granths. The same are not being reproduced here. The nature and categories of Drekkanas are indicated in this article. The nature of Drekkana will be felt by native through rising Drekkana and planets placed therein. For example, if rising Drekkana is Ayudh, and moon is placed therein, the native will be of violent nature and fighting disposition. The similar position in Vihag (Bird) Drekkana will make the native of wondering nature and unreliable. - 12 -

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(2)

If the rising Drekkana lord is placed in Kendra houses (1,4,7,10) or exalted, either in Drekkana chart or natal chart, the native becomes rich.

(3)

If the rising Drekkana is aspected by its lord or by benefice planets, it increases good qualities in the native. Similarly, association or aspect of malefic will increase bad tendencies.

(4)

If the rising Drekkana lord is in its own sign in Drekkana and as well as natal chart, the native belongs to a martial family and the native will be inclined to pursue such professions (means that the native will be full of velour and courage).

(5)

If rising Drekkana lord is placed in 6th, 8th or 12th houses in natal chart with some malefic, the person suffers death or serious injury.

18. Determination of brother & sisters with the help of Drekkana chart. Co-borns are seen from the third house (Younger) and eleventh house (elder) from Lagna and Karka Mars and Jupiter respectively. In case of sisters, Venus also acts as Karka in addition to Mars and Jupiter. Arudh Lagna also plays prominent role. These houses from Lagna determine their physical presence (body) while from the Arudh Lagna their numbers, ruling star, etc. are ascertained. The Rasi chart has to be examined thoroughly for determination of co-borns. In this, article, role of Drekkana chart will be discussed. The strength of Drekkana Lagna and its lord are of prime importance in assessment of co-borns. Details regarding individual co-borns are seen from the Drekkana chart. The first younger co-born is seen from the lord of the third house, next from the lord of fifth house (i.e. third from the third) and so on. And similarly, first elder (immediate) co-borns is seen from the lord of 11th house, from Drekkana Lagna. Next elder co-born is seen from the lord of ninth house (i.e. eleventh from the eleventh) and so on. The following rules will be useful : (1)

If Drekkana Lagna and its lord is in auspicious influence, the native will have good relations and comforts with the co-borns. Malefic influence will indicate problems to and also from co-borns. The relationship between the Lagna lord and Drekkana Lagna lord will indicate the relationship of the native with his co-borns in general.

(2)

The relationship between Lagna lord and lord of the house representing the individual co-born, will decide the relationship with that individual co-born.

(3)

If the Drekkana lord, representing an individual co-born, is well placed, conjunct or aspected by benefic both in Natal as well as Drekkana chart, this co-born live a long and healthy life. If otherwise they suffer and are short lived.

(4)

The nature of co-born will be influenced according to Drekkana in which lord representing him will be placed.

(5)

If both lords (Lagna lord and lord of Drekkana representing co-born in Drekkana) are placed in friendly houses, then relations with co-born are close and intimate.

(6)

The sex of the co-born is seen from the lord of the sign ruling the individual co-born in Drekkana chart. If the lord is exalted or conjoin male planets (Sun, Jupiter, Rahu, Mars) the issue is male. If the lord is debilitated or conjoins female planets (Moon, Ketu, Venus), the co-born is female. Saturn and Mercury are eunuch planets, they will give results due to other influences also. But Saturn generally represents female and Mercury represents male co-born respectively. If the lord is neither placed in its exaltation or debilitation sign nor conjoined with any planet, then the sex of the co-born is determined from the nature of sign occupied in Drekkana chart. Male birth signs are Aries, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Pisces. Female birth signs are Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Aquarius.

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(7)

The following factors should also be considered : (i)

If lord representing co-born is placed in Male Drekkana, it will favour male co-born or if in Female Drekkana will favour Female co-born. Male Drekkana are I, II of Aries, II and III of Taurus, II & III of Gemini, I, III of Cancer, all three of Leo, II of Virgo, all three of Libra, III of Scorpio, I & III of Sagittarius, I and II of Capricorn, I and III of Aquarius, I & III of Pisces. These 24 Drekkanas have affinity to Male character and remaining Drekkana represent Female character. While deciding the sex of co-born, its lord will be governed more prominently by the Rasi in which it is placed, but in doubtful cases, Drekkana will also have its say. The sign and aspects on the representative house will also influence the assessment.

(ii)

The Rasi aspect on the lord in Drekkana chart should be considered as this also affects the sex of co-born. If this lord falls on the axis of Rahu/Ketu, this may indicate youngest co-born.

(iii) An assessment of total number of co-borns will be made after full assessment of natal and Drekkana chart. Individual co-born will be governed more from representative houses and their lords in Drekkana chart. 19. Effects of Drekkana on commencement of occurrence of an event Drekkana should be considered at the time of commencement or occurrence of an activity or event. Varaha Mihira says in his Yatra Patala, “The results of the rising Drekkana at the time of Journey must be predicted with reference to their form, actions and nature.” (1)

If the Drekkana is agreeable, bearing flowers, fruits, gems or treasures or if they are conjoined or aspected by benefice and their lords, the traveler will gain handsomely on account of journey.

(2)

If journey is commenced in Ayudh (armed) Drekkana, the traveler will be victorious, if Drekkana is aspected by malefic, he will be defeated, dishonoured, involve in litigation or accident.

(3)

If journey is commenced in Sarpa (Bhujanga) on in Nigada (Pasha) Drekkana, the traveler may be disgraced, deceived, imprisoned. He may even die if such Drekkana is in the influence of malefic. Benefic will ward-off the evil happenings.

(4)

In Chaturthapada Drekkana, if aspected by malefic, no purchase of cattles or vehicles should be made.

(5)

Vaidyanath in Jataka-Parijata — Chapter IX, Shloka 112 to 116 provide basic guideline for wider and comprehension use of Drekkana : (i)

Cruel Drekkana will give bad and miserable conditions and events.

(ii)

Beneficial Drekkana will be good and give success in life.

(iii) When Drekkana is evil and occupied by benefics or vise-versa, the results will be mixed. (iv)

In most adverse situation, evil Drekkana is occupied and aspected by malefic planets, with no influence of benefics, the person will suffer miseries, decease, defeats, poverty, losses, disagreements and various diseases.

(v)

In most favourable conditions, a benefice Drekkana is in the influence of benefics, with no malefic influence, will yield to good returns like eminently successful, happiness, beget distinguished progeny, attainment of good position and command, great aspect and influence.

(vi)

The above results will be felt by the native in the Major, sub or sub-sub periods of planets placed in such Drekkanas.

20. Nature of Thieves by Drekkana Prithuyashas in his Shatpanchsika has given following hints in the question of the loss of an article by theft : (1)

The nature of the article lost is ascertained by the rising Navamsa. The Navamsa of each sign has various significations and governs various articles. In odd signs, moveable Navamsa govern minerals, fixed-vegetable origin, and dual-living being. This order is reversed in the case of even signs.

(2)

The rising Drekkana will indicate the nature and form of the thieves.

(3)

The Ascendant, at the time of query, will indicate direction in which stolen article has been taken and the place from which it is lost and the locality in which it is taken.

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(4)

Once place is identified, Drekkana will again indicate possible location of missing article. If the first Drekkana of Rasi be rising, the article has been hidden near the gate of the house (entrance), if the middle Drekkana be rising, the article is somewhere in the middle portion of the house, if the last Drekkana is rising, in backward of the house.

(5)

The lord of the Lagna indicate the age and cast of the thieves

The details for handling such queries could be mastered from any standard book on the subject. In the query of lost article by theft, the rising Drekkana plays the important role in identifying the thieves as well as gives an idea about the location of the article in the place of hiding.

21. Conclusion 1.

First Step : The natal chart contains the key of all events likely to happen in native's life. Bhachakra contains 12 Zodiac sign, 12 houses, 27 Nakshatra and 'amsas' of each divisional charts, like 108 Navamsas, 36 Drekkanas, 144 Dwadasamsas, 72 Kaulukas, 60 Trimsamsa and so on. Each 'amsa' carries a different meaning in Bhachakra. Therefore, it is very important to examine the natal chart thoroughly with respect to placement of planets in signs, houses, Nakshatra and 'amsas'.

2.

Second Step : The results of placement of planets and other sensitive points are to be examined in Navamsas, Drekkanas, Dwadasamsas and amsa's of other Vargas in natal chart. This will provide vital information for predictive purposes, which would otherwise be obscure. This is amply explained in this article.

3.

Third Step : 'Rasi-Tulya-Amsa' and 'Amsa-Tulya-Rasi' is an important principle while co-relating the results of natal chart with respective division chart. The brief use of this principle in shown in para 13 and 14 of this article.

4.

Fourth Step : Representative divisional charts should also be examined separately. The use of Drekkana chart is shown, in this article, for determining the sex of individual co-born as well as their well being. The appropriate Dasas are also applied to Divisional charts. Such Dasas amplify the results specifically, and more clearly in representative field, which are sometimes not clearly identifiable in natal chart.

5.

Fifth Step : There should be integrated approach while considering; firstly, natal chart, secondly, location of various 'amsas' of Vargas in natal chart, and thirdly, Divisional charts separately before arriving on final judgment.

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22. Examples Ex. 1. Male 23.04.1937, 16.31 p.m., 79E24, 28N21, Nakshatra : Hastha — 2 Charan Birth Chart

Navamsa

Asd 12/4

Mar (R) 7

12/04

8 22/56

Mo 5

2

Mo 15/46 6

Ra 9

4

Su

12

3

Ve 1

3

Ke

4

10

12 3/35

2 Ke 22/56

5

Ma

Sa 6/50

1 Ve (R) Su 1/19 Me 9/54 29/33

6

Ke Ju Mo

Ke Ju

9

12

Mo 11 Me 3 Mar

4

Sa Ve

2

8 10

7

Ve

1

4

7 4

Ra 3

9

10 1

Su

8

Dwadasamsa Me

11

9 Me

Sa

Drekkana

Mar

Ra

7

Ju 10 11

11 Ju

6

Sa

5

2

Su 3

6 5 Ra

(1)

The 2nd Drekkana of moveable sing (Capricorn) is rising occupied by Ketu, Jupiter and Moon. This Drekkana is aspected by both Rasi and planetary aspect in Birth chart by Saturn. This makes the Drekkana Lagna stronger.

(2)

Bhoga Drekkana, is rising, represented by Rajas Guna, Manushya, deity Brahma, Rishi Durvasa. This is human Male Drekkana, of Saumya category.

(3)

As second Drekkana is rising, the parts of the middle portion of the body will be represented predominantly by Bhachakra. Similarly, as Drekkana of moveable sign is rising, fixed signs will also represent the trunk portion of the body. Mars and Rahu are afflicting third house, which Represents lungs and respiratory system in natal chart. The native suffered from esinophils on commencement of Rahu Dasa. Ninth house is occupied by Ketu and aspects by Mars, Rahu and Saturn. As Ninth house represents left ventricle and auricle of the heart of in the middle portion of the body (from both counts as 2nd Drekkana is rising, and fixed sign is placed in Ninth house). The native has undergone heart surgery in Saturn Dasa Moon sub-period. (Table 6) It may seen body parts are identified both with help of Kalapurusha as well rising Drekkana. It may also be seen that rising Drekkana is afflicted by Ketu and its lord Saturn by Mars and Rahu.

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(4)

In Navamsa chart Ketu is afflicting forth house in cancer sign. This also adds to heart problems, Ketu is in moveable Navamsa and therefore affecting the living being. (The order is reversed in even signs.)

(5)

Both Saturn and Moon are in "Yama" where as Ketu and Jupiter are in "Aswini Kumar" Dwadasamsa. Jupiter has played the pivotal role in saving the life of the native.

(6)

Saturn aspects both Moon and Ketu in Birth chart and is conjoined in Drekkana chart. Saturn aspects both Sun and Ketu in Dwadasamsa chart. Saturn and Moon had created death like situation being in 'Yama' Dwadasamsa in their Dasa period. Whereas Jupiter provided the healing touch being in 'Aswinikumaras' Dwadasamsa by his association with both Saturn and Moon.

(7)

Saturn is placed in Drekkana of dual Rasi. Saturn is afflicted by Mars in Drekkana which is also in dual Rasi Drekkana. Dual Rasi Drekkana are representing the more prominently prostate gland located in lower portion of the Body. The native was operated for prostate gland (Saturn in seventh house of Kalapurusha and Mars the eighth lord afflicted by Rahu) and was saved with the jaws of death with grace of god (Mars is in the Dwadasamsa of lord Ganesha).

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Ex. 2. : Female, 7.2.1996, 10.52 a.m., 77E13, 28N39. Nakshatra — Poorva Plaguni 3 Charan

Navamsa

Ke

Ve 3/58 12 Sa 28/58 11 Mar 29/40

Asc 9/53

2 3

Ju Ve Ju Su Ra

4

Sa

1

6 Mar

3

1

12

4

10 7

Su 23/55 Me 9 28/35 Ju 8 13/44

Mo 5 22/36 6 Ra 25/02

9 Mo 7

Me

Ra 2

10

Dwadasamsa Ve 12

Mo

11 Ke

8

Drekkana

3

2

5

Ju

5 11

Ra

3

6

Ju 2 Mo

4 1 4

Su 10

Ke

5 6 Su Mar

9 Sa

1 Ve 10

7 Me

7 Sa

Me 8

8 Ke

9 Mar

12 11

(1)

She has a elder brother. In Drekkana chart 11th house lord Saturn is exalted in seventh house and aspected by Moon and Jupiter (Karka of elder brother).

(2)

Though she is now running seventh year, but has no younger sibling. 3rd house lord is placed in sign Leo which may give a younger sibling, but the depositor SUN is placed in sixth house with Malefic Mars. This has reduced the chances for younger sibling. In Rasi chart and Drekkana chart Mars is hemmed in between Sun and Saturn.

(3)

Though Rasi chart appears to be reasonably strong. Navamsa Lagna is occupied by Saturn. In Drekkana chart Lagnesh is placed in sixth house along with Sun and Eight house is occupied by Ketu. Dwadasamsa Lagna is afflicted by Rahu. She fell ill in Sun/Moon/Mars period (commenced on 9-72002) and remained ill unto the end of Sun/Moon/Rahu (ended on 16-8-2002). The recovery was possible only on commencement of sub-sub period of Jupiter. As Lagna lord is strong and Lagna is aspected by Jupiter and Drekkana Lagna is occupied by Moon and Jupiter, the commencement of Dasa of Sun/Moon/Jupiter could only help.

I am not giving more examples for want of space. This paper is written to emphasise the important and significant role of Drekkana in predictive astrology. Navamsa and Dwadasamsa charts do have their separate significance and importance, but when these two Vargas are considered as part of each Drekkana, they impart very unique direction and information. Om Tat Sat

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