Nakshatras in Jyotish I

Friday, June 25, 2004

Symbols of Nature I Even if the influence of the heavinly bodies cannot be explained or verified with the current state of scientific knowledge, the mere presence of high correlation between the movements of heavinly bodies and the events in our life can enable us to predict the future. This is the basis of all emperical sciences, such as Psychology, Medicine or Meteriology. The physicists of the recent age are working on a problem called the unified theory or the theory for everything. Decades ago the great physicist, Isaac Newton of classical physics genre said that everything in the universe attracts each other by the force called the force of gravity and propounded the theories on the Universal Laws of gravitation. He asserted that all the movements on earth and in the universe such as a planetary system like our own solar system can be explained with the laws of gravity. However, years later great Physicist Albert Einstein postulated another theory, the theory of quantum mechanics, challenging Newtonian theory of gravitation. However, to the utter disappointment to the world of physics, none of the theories could fully explain any events which are outside their realm. This made the world of physics to search for a theory which would explain everything. Had the idea of theory for everything been speculated decades before, the bearer of the idea would have been branded as crazy or insane. However, with the current frame of knowledge and understanding, the scientists admit the possibilities of the theory for everything. Not only this, they are also researching on the possibilities of time travel in past and future, which was once upon a time considered to be either crazy or mystical, without any scientific basis. You must be thinking that where did I take you to? Why am I talking of physics while discussing Jyotish? However this overview was necessary to emphasis that everything in this universe is connected and nothing happens accidentally or by chance. Whatever appears to be a chance can become a regularly occurring event, when the time frame in which we are witnessing an event is increased. If we take the presumption that everything in this universe is connected and open our mind to the myriads of possibilities, we realise that everything is influencing some or other event in some unknown and mysterious ways. Even though most of the cases we cannot find out the connection between two events, we don‘t cease to observe a high degree of correlation between the events. If we admit our limitation to understand the cause of the events or the high level of association between the seemingly disjointed events, we will not feel shy of expressing our wonder that there do exist some kind of connection between the heavenly bodies and the events occurring on earth or else where, which are guided by some invisible, incomprehensible laws of nature.

Our submission to the limitation brings us to the realm of symbology where we find that some symbols do have a high degree of similarity with day to day mundane things. I shall try showing in the following paragraphs, the similarity between the symbols such as the heavenly bodies with us and our day to day activities. Have you ever thought that whenever we think of Sun, the feeling and the thoughts which immediately occupy our mind is that of something which is glorious, resplendent, a leader who is followed by the whole planetary system in the solar system. We can compare him with the king, whose everyone is a subject, whose responsibility is to feed all of them, keep them hale and hearty. We do think of someone who is righteous and praiseworthy and someone who would never run away from his duties and responsibilities of feeding the whole world and keeping them alive. Here we also find a great similarity between Sun and the Father in a household. Like Sun being the guardian of the whole solar system, in a family father is the guardian, who is responsible for the welfare of the family members and sees that everyone is following the path of righteousness. This is no wonder that we associate Sun with father and attribute the same traits of the Sun to the father. Thus in symbological terms, father should be represented by Sun, the protector and the righteous one. Like father protects the household, Mother nourishes. When we think of Moon, the compassionate one, one who spreads the cool, soothing light of motherliness to cool down the heated earth so that one sleeps under her grace and splendour, we tend to associate it with the mother in a household, who takes care of home, nourishes the family member and creates a homely atmosphere with her love and compassion. Unlike Sun which generates among us a drive to work and march ahead, Moon, makes us feel imaginative and poetical. Poets of ages have praised Moon with all their might without getting tired of praising her soothing and motherly attribute. Now we see some more associations of Sun and Moon with some of the human aspects. Moon reflects the light of Sun and creates an illusion which makes us think that Moon is luminous with its own light. This is why we verily associate Sun who is resplendent with its own light with Satya or the true one and Moon who is effulgent with the light of Sun as Maya or illusion. Similar kind of associations we tend to form when we express the nature of the Atma and Mana, the Soul and the Mind. Atma is changeless, non-destructible soul which changes body from one birth to another before merging into the Parameshwara from whom it was created in the first place. When the Atma or the soul gets separated from the resplendent infinite source of energy of the Parama-Purusha, it gets attached to a Mana or the Mind, which causes the feeling of Aham-Kara (the feeling of ―I‖ ness) to appear. The mind keeps on thinking that the soul is separate from others and hence have the seeking that ―I am unique and I am different‖ When the consciousness evolves and develops with

each birth, we realise our true worth as a part of the eternal and supreme Brahman, the Mana loses out the feeling of the separateness or ―I‖ ness and eventually gets separated out from the Atma and merges with the source of its creation. Thus similar to the nature of Moon, which causes illusion that it is luminous like Sun, the Mind also causes the illusion that we are different and unique, whereas we are only a reflection of the light of the paramatma. This similarities in the Traits of Mind and Moon, makes us associate them with each other and also make us associate Sun with the Soul, both of them have the same nature of changelessness, formlessness and free from aging and death. Similarly we can find associations with the heavenly bodies namely the Luminaries (Sun, Moon), the five planets starting from Mercury (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn) and the nodes of Moon (Rahu and Ketu) with various aspects of human existence. Thus studying more on the symbology can make us divine the human nature and events occurring during the life time, which is otherwise elusive. Friday, June 25, 2004

Symbols of Nature II INTRODUCTION The following paragraphs I shall delve into the associations of various planets to various aspects of human life. In Jyotish parlance, this is known as the karakatva of the planets. I shall try to explain why a heavenly body which doesn‘t have apparently any relation to the happenings our planet, earth and in our lives, is associated with it. To understand and comprehend the deeper concepts of the associations, the time is personified into someone called the Kalapurusha, which literally mean time (kala), personified (purusha). UNDERSTANDING THS SUN ***Sun, The natural Atma Karaka*** Atma means the soul. Sun represents the soul of the Kala-purusha of the time personified. Now what is soul? People try to describe in various ways and we have a whole Upadesha of Krishna to Arjuna about the journey of the soul from different births, its mission, its purpose and its destiny in the beautiful Bhagavat Gita. Thus Sun represent the knowledge of Gita too. Now when we talk about the soul its nature, then question comes to us, what is it made up of, what does it carry from one birth to another? When we wonder and think about it more and more the only answer which we get is it is the spark of the supreme divine, the source of all knowledge. Now even though it is a small spark it is no way less than the supreme divine, which is very well explained in the sloka from Ishavashyopanishad Aum Purnamadah Purnamidam Purnat Purna mudachyate | Purnasya Purnamadaya Purnameva Vashishyate || This means that if we take completeness (Infinity) out of completeness (Infinity), then also

we rest with infinity nothing has decreased from it. Thus the Atma is the source of all knowledge. We don‘t realise it as we are covered with various layers of ignorance. Sun being the karaka for Atma also represents the source of all knowledge. Now when we talk of knowledge, which aspect of divinity comes to our mind, who blesses us with knowledge? Now among the trinity Shiva gives us the knowledge and hence Shiva is signified by Sun as giver of all knowledge being the source of all knowledge, someone who is resplendent with brightness and glory. Now what does the Atma carry with it from birth to birth? Does it carry the material things like money, name, fame etc? Everybody would say NO, we all leave these things in this material world when we die. Then what do we really carry as a soul? We only carry our dharma with us and that makes us take different births under different circumstances to fulfil the call of the soul. Now this is why Sun also becomes the significator of the dharma. The first person from whom we inherit the dharma from after our birth is the father. This is often told that the duty of a child is to fulfil the obligations of the father. If father has committed something and left the world without fulfilling it, then it becomes the son‘s responsibility to fulfil it. Now Sun represent the father from whom we inherit the first dharma after birth. Now this is a good reason to believe that the father passes on the soul with the semen whereas mother gives the body to a child. This is a natural way of world to pass down the dharma to the child from the father and not the mother. Being the karaka of the dharma, it also shows the places where the dharma is very strong, viz., the places of worship such as Temples or churches. Also being the source of all knowledge it is associated with Books which is meant to transfer knowledge. A person having Sun very strong in the horoscope and influencing the Lagna/ Lagna lord/ Navamsa Lagna likes to read a lot and have a strong desire to gather as much knowledge as possible. ***Sun the fierce one*** Sun is full of fire and energy. Why does Sun need so much fire and energy for? This can be well answered out of commonsense. If Sun didn‘t had fire life didn‘t exist on earth. Who gives energy to the plant? Who gives energy to the animals and all of us? It‘s no surprise that we can associate Sun with the giver of health and vitality. The drive we have is given by the energy of Sun. Now lets take a kingdom, whose king is very lose and of not much concern what is happening in the kingdom, what will happen to his kingdom? No doubt it will doom. We know that a king has to be righteous and firm to save his kingdom from any evil. Thus the protection or following of the duties of the king, or for that matter the duties followed by the father in a household requires a lot of Agni or fire. Thus the Agni tattva of Sun can be associated with protection of dharma. Later we see in one more article that the Agni tattva is associated with the dharma Trikona.

Fire is also a necessary ingredient of the creation process. The whole process of creation started because of the energy of the Sun (although in right proportion- More or less energy cannot beget life). This is why Sun is also known as the initiator. Now who initiates or rather what we call an initiator? Leader isn‘t it! Yes, Sun is the natural leader and being the karaka for the atmakaraka, the king who guides the entire human race towards the final destination; it has to be the leader. For the same reasons while Sun initiates any yoga in a horoscope, other planets just follow him in giving results. However, not everyone can withstand so much of fire, which burns too. Thus whenever a planet is near sun, it gets burnt, a phenomenon which is called combustion. Just think what a planet can do in front of the bright light of Sun. Whenever Such things happen, they become very weak in giving their own orders on the lives of we mortals but meekly listed to what Sun say, fulfilling the dicta of Sun. Now this is the same fire which burns all the dark forces, which would have captured our planet if Sun would not have risen for a single day. It tirelessly rises everyday to give life to everyone on this earth without fail for a single moment. If somebody has a strong Sun in the horoscope, then it is unlikely that he will ever be possessed by a evil forces. The rhythmic movement of the Sun‘s everyday rising from East and setting in West, without a minor deviation, associates rhythm with Sun. ***Sun the King*** We are witness to the fact that the Sun is happily moving on its own axis whereas the whole gamut of planets which we call the solar system is rotating around it as if following the orders of the king. Now if Sun becomes the King, the powerful one, which caste would suit him among the four castes, the Kshatriya or the fighter class. Even if a King is a Brahmin by birth the responsibilities demand him to protect his country through any measures and that‘s the duty of the kshatriyas. Now what kind of temperament would one think of for the King? I guess most of us would think like me that a king should be of a fiery, mildly angry, honest, generous and intelligent; someone who cannot tolerate injustice and someone who know how much to reward or punishment to give for what activities. I guess you all are thinking like me; am I right in thinking that. ***Sun, the socialiser*** The nature associated with Sun is a kind of person who is very jolly and mixes around with people. It shows someone who has a keen desire to associate with others and discuss on various things. A person having strong influence of Sun can be found in parties, places of gathering, places of discussions and debates. They are a bit dominating in nature and always try to make their presence felt with their attitude and ideas.

UNDERSTANDING THE MOON ***Moon, the Natural Amatyakaraka*** Once the soul has taken birth in the material world, more responsibility is delegated to the Moon, the sustainer. Now Moon is also luminous like the Sun, however unlike the Sun who has his own light, Moon only reflects the light of the Sun. Thus Moon is not fierce like Sun and an epitome of compassion and love. The other half of father in a household is the Mother. On one hand father earns the livelihood and keeps the household from starving. However the other half, the mother is responsible to make the home a place to live. She does that by cooking food, taking care of the children and the husband, taking care of their day to day necessities etc. Thus what Sun is to creation, Moon is to sustenance. Now all the food materials cereals which are used for cooking and feeding the world is associated with the natural sustainer, the Moon. Among animals, we are most dependent the cow for she gives us the milk which is responsible for our growth, development and vitality. For this reason, Cow is regarded as the Mother in the Hindu society and with respect is called "Gau Mata". However, the Milk, which gives us energy and vitality, is associated with Sun. If the whole world is assumed to be a kingdom, with a king a queen, the associates of the king and the general public, then Moon can be associated with the queen. On the one hand, the Sun protects the kingdom from invasion from either enemies or the evil forces; the prime responsibility of a queen is to look after the public like her own children. ***Moon the Shakti*** Sun as the purusha signify the unchangeable absolute principle, from which everything is emanated with the play of Prakriti. Now this absolute shall always be there as something which is beyond time and which is not affected by any change and something which is infinite. However, the play of the nature is signified by the Shakti of the Purusha. Shakti literally means energy, the same energy with whose play the creation came into existence. The difference between the absolute purusha and the Prakriti is the dynamism and change. Something which changes cannot be absolute as everything which changes have to have an initiation and end and thus everything which changes are transient. Now the same difference can be found in the characteristics of Sun and the Moon, the two luminaries responsible for our creation and sustenance. Sun is resplendent with its own light and is always the same whenever we try to it whereas the Moon changes it phase everyday and then after a complete cycle it comes back to its initial phase. The phases indicate different sides of human existence or the creative principle. Amavasya shows existence of nothing when the creative principle has started it work of creation from when the phases starts increasing in brightness until it reaches the Pournimasya or the full-moon phase,

where after the creation starts getting destroyed until it reaches the stage of new moon or the complete destruction. Now all this happens when Moon moves with respect of the Sun. Thus Sun can be associated with the stable and unchangeable purusha, and Moon which moves in the Field of the Absolute creating the illusion of creation and destruction. Someone who has understood the true nature of the purusha and prakriti knows that whatever transient things he witnesses is only a Maya or illusion like the phases of Moon whereas the Truth is absolute and doesn‘t undergo any change, neither it has a beginning and nor an end. Thus is Sun is associated with Shiva, Moon is associated with his consort, the Shakti. ***Moon the Mind*** In the journey of the soul from one birth to another birth, besides the dharma one more thing which accompanies the soul is the Mana or the mind. Mind has given the power of memory. It retains with it all the experiences of our existence and carries it from birth to birth. This is only the mind which is cause of the ego and the feeling of "I" which makes us feel that, its we who do things in this world. The difference between a inanimate thing and any living being is the mind or consciousness, without which we don‘t have any feeling of ourselves. The question is if the soul is made of the same thing and has the same quality in all of us which is divine, then why we feel, think and behave differently. This is because we have a different mind which is attached to the soul and makes us feel differently than others. The mind becomes very important once we have taken birth as it makes us experience various things and makes us do different things which become the passport to the next birth in particular circumstances. The tragedy is that even many of us know this, most of us are helpless and a slave in front of our mind, whereas our soul becomes a passive observer and follows the mind wherever it takes from birth to birth. This continues until the time when the Soul takes the rein of the mind into its own hand and makes the mind go towards the moksha, the ultimate goal for the soul. An uncontrolled mind, follows the horses of the senses and wants to dwell in pleasure, thus master, the soul must take control to direct the mind to desired objective and not stay away by the temptations of the senses. As for the human birth the experiences of the mind holds the key to the liberation, it can be only be achieved by directing the mind to the right path. This knowledge was known to the mystics and saints of yore and they said, for a normal mortal, the senses can snatch away the mind from the right path to different divergent paths and said that to protect the mind, mantra or the syllables of mystical sound principles can be employed to put the mind on the desired path and make it do things as per the objective of the soul. Thus even if we admit that we are incapable in front of the might of the mind, we can make us able by taking the help of the mystical chanting called the mantras.

As the phases of Moon changes, the mind also changes from time to time and gets into different shades of emotions based on that. This can be verified with the fact that in lunatic asylums, it is difficult to control the emotions of the lunatics on the full moon and new moon day as. Thus different phases of the moon bring to us different emotions. Now, this can be known by seeing the phase of the moon on a given day, finding out who lords that particular phase of the lunar phase and then see where that planet owing the phase is placed in individual horoscopes. The lunar phase is known as tithi in Jyotish and the lord of the tithi shall show its natural influence on everyone‘s mind on a given lunar day and the specific influences based on its position in the horoscope. Also the weakness of the mind drawn by the particular senses can be found by having more knowledge on the Kalachakra or the cycle of Mind, which shall be discussed on another article. For now we should remember that in Rahu‘s tithi (Amavasya), the weaknesses of Mercury shall manifest, whereby the mind becomes very flickering and childlike whereas in the tithi of Saturn (Pournimasya), the weaknesses of Mind shall be shown by Mars, which shows tremendous agitation, anger and aggression. More can found by the placement of these planets in the individual horoscopes.

UNDESTANDING MARS: ***Mars the Fiery one*** When seen from Earth, Mars is seen as a Red planet, it shows the masculine side of the nature, aggressive, angry and assertive, the traits which describe the fighter class called the kshatriyas. If the planetary system is considered as a kingdom then Mars can be visualised as the Commander in chief, who can lead a large army of soldiers with his leadership and commanding abilities. However, unlike the Sun, whose fire is more predominant of Sattva guna, which takes us to the true path, the fire of Mars is more of Tamasik and is of destructive nature. Thus wars and revolutions are shown by Mars. However, when the same destructive fire is controlled by Jupiter, the Devaguru or Advisor, it is brought under control and it can give the highest level of knowledge. Maharishi verily described the highest quality of Mars can make a person very knowledgeable in Jyotish Shastra, which can be witnessed in Ruchaka Mahapurusha Yoga. When Mars is under the influence of Jupiter, it forms the fruitful Guru-Mangal Yoga. This yoga gives eternal quest to acquire more and more knowledge. ***Mars, the Law Enforcer*** The law is made by the King; however it is enforced by the Army of the king, which is represented by Mars. Thus in a state, who law implementation and enforcement agencies such as Army and Police is governed by Mars. Mars, the Rational Thinker: The faculty of rational thinking and analysis is represented by Mars. This involves breaking

down a complex problem into logical smaller parts; finding the solution of each of these smaller problems and then synthesising the solution for the complex problem. This is why Mars shows education fields such as engineering etc.

UNDERSTANDING MERCURY ***Mercury, the Natural Gnatikaraka*** Gnati means someone who belongs to the same clan as the native, hence it represents the kiths and kins and the friends circle. Thus it is represents all the relatives around us. Mercury the Child: The mythology says, falling in lust, once Moon elopes with Guru‘s wife Tara and falls in relationship with her. From this relationship Mercury is born. However, Jupiter being the most broadminded one accepted Mercury as his son. Because of this relationship, Mercury didn‘t have a father‘s name, until Jupiter gave his name to him. Thus Mercury regards Jupiter with his whole heart but hate his progenitor for the condition of illicit birth. Because of the change of Name from Moon‘s to Jupiter‘s, Mercury represents the change of name. Because of the illicit birth condition and his later accepted by Devaguru Jupiter, Mercury represents two extremities and possesses dual nature. On one side, Mercury represents of highest level of Purity as shown by the sign Virgo, on the other hand, Mercury represents the dirties things such as prostitution as signified by the sign Virgo. Mercury being a learner, shows the potential to learn both good and bad things, however, what would he do is based on whose influence he is in. If Mercury is influenced by Moon, then Mercury‘s dirties side shall find expression whereas when it is influenced by Jupiter, Mercury‘s purest side shall find expression. Now this can be seen from who is placed in Kendra to Mercury in Navamsa, the chart of potentialities and skills. As Mercury represents the child among us, it represents the learning abilities in us. At many places, this ability is misconstrued as intelligence. However, this is important to note that the intelligence in true sense is only represented by Jupiter, which can only discriminate between Truth and Untruth, the aspect which differentiate us from the rest of animal kingdom. Mercury also represents the expression of thoughts and feelings through different mediums. One such medium is speech and thus Mercury becomes the significator of speech. Here, one must appreciate the fact that, the event of expression starts much before the thought or feeling is finally expressed through speech or gestures. We organise the thought in our mind in a logical way by putting the feelings into words and this quality is also represented by Mercury. Thus the articulation ability, which shows how we present our mind before others is represented by Mercury.

Having born from the illicit relationship, Mercury represents, Orphans, illicit relationship (when influenced by Moon) or illicit child birth. UNDERSTANDING JUPITER ***Jupiter the Devaguru*** Being the preceptor of the Devas, the enlightened one, Jupiter is full of wisdom and he only can show the right part towards realisation. Among all faculties of human, Jupiter governs intelligence or the "Dhi" shakti. There are many kind of intelligence, which is important for sustenance in this material world and with the same reasoning; animals are also intelligent, as they also know, how to keep themselves alive. However, the only difference, between an animal and human being is the presence of "Dhi", or the intelligence to discriminate between the truth and untruth for self-development and realization. Who else can govern such intelligence than the Devaguru himself? Being the advisor of the Devas, Jupiter represents all the whole class of consultants, advisors, Judges, lawyers and Jyotishas. They all can give us advice and take us to the right path. Jupiter the Divine one Jupiter represents the God in our life and verily called the Bhagavan himself being the realised one and the knower of the supreme Brahman. The concept of God, one has in his/ her mind can be seen from the planets conjoining Jupiter. If Jupiter is placed alone then the person shall believe in nirankar Brahman, the formless one or god in the form Guru. If Jupiter is placed with Saturn, this causes Brahma yoga, and the natives possessing them shall take God as the supreme creator. He can understand the secrets behind creation and the creative forces as Saturn represents Brahma or the creator of the universe. If Jupiter is placed with Sun, the for him God is the most powerful force of the world and the supreme protector, like Shiva. With Moon, Jupiter shall give the feeling that God is the most compassionate one like the Mother. However, if Jupiter is placed with Rahu, it causes the Guru-Chandala yoga and the person doesn‘t believe in God and doesn‘t obey his elders/ preceptor. ***Jupiter the Jiva*** Jupiter represents the living force within us. This is the same force which gives us purpose to live and develop ourselves to achieve the ultimate goal of realisation. If Jupiter is weak or afflicted in the horoscope, this shall make the native wander around without any purpose and low morale. This is one of the reasons why Jupiter‘s graha drsti brings refresh and life to the signs. To express this, it is said that Jupiter brings Amrit or Nectar to the house it aspects.

***Jupiter the giver of fruits*** Being the representation of Bhagavan in the horoscope, the result of any action can only be given by Jupiter. Otherwise what‘s there in the hands of we normal mortals is work with full faith and efficiency. Hence, Jupiter represents the progeny, the fruit of marriage. Now, among all trees Jupiter represents the fruitful one and so does it rule fruits among all eating items. This is verily said that fruits fill us with refresh and life with all its nutrient and is a natural healer of all diseases. Jupiter can also be considered as the giver or rewards. Wealth being one such thing which earns as a reward to his work, is also ruled by Jupiter. Thus Jupiter becomes the Dhanakaraka, the wealth giver.

UNDERSTANDING VENUS ***Venus the Asura Guru*** Being a Brahman and a Guru, he is very knowledgeable. However the knowledge differs that of Jupiter. On one hand Jupiter represents the Para vidya, the knowledge for enlightenment, Venus represents, the Apara vidya, the practical knowledge required for living in this world. This can be compared with different level of strategies in an organisation. Here, Jupiter would represent the knowledge required to take higher level strategies and long term visions, and Venus shall represent the operations level knowledge and fulfilling short terms goals and targets. Hence where Jupiter promotes spiritualism, Venus promotes materialism and all those things which attract us to this world. No reason why Venus represents all the materials of beauty, pleasure and luxury. Venus also represents the attraction between opposite sexes and makes us fall into relationships, which is again another bondage to this material world. Thus marriage and all sexual relationships are represented by Venus. It is a noteworthy fact that, the name given to Venus is Sukra in Sanskrit, the same term is also used for Semen, the carrier of the Soul from the father to fertilise the ovum in mother‘s womb. It is a medical fact that millions of sperms compete with each other to fertilise the ovum, which shows the selfish desire to outwit someone else and to feel great. Thus the sense of selfishness and competition in us is represented by Venus only. ***Venus the Tapasvi*** Venus did very hard penance inside the stomach of lord Shiva to gain the mantra of Mrityunjaya, the Mantra which can raise a person even from the death bed. Thus Venus signify tough penance to achieve once objectives. When this passion of getting something is coupled with the Moksha-karaka Ketu and hard-worker Saturn, tapasvi yoga is formed, which can catapult one to a very high level of spiritual quest. We know that the three karakas for the 12th house of Meditation and giving is Venus, Saturn and Ketu and we see why the association of these planet in any form cause the tapasvi yoga to manifest.

UNDERSTANDING SATURN ***Saturn, the Proletariat*** Working Class, Gross root Saturn is the most distant planet from the Sun and marks the boundary of solar system for Jyotish. It is the slowest one, something which makes us feel of old age or heavy work. Saturn represents the serving or the working class. Thus it represents hard work or working in difficult condition. Being a significator of Old age, it signifies fatigue, pain and aging. It has great enmity with Sun and Jupiter, the givers of Vitality and now we understand why this is. `coz old age and fatigue can‘t stay simultaneously with youth and liveliness. Because of this enmity, Saturn makes us forget things (opposite of karaka Jupiter). As a antithesis of Jupiter, it signifies lack of reward for the work one performs, sorrow and misery. ***Saturn the Dharmaraja*** One important aspect which is least identified with Saturn by many is the aspect of Dharma raja. Dharma raja means the king of Dharma. Being the son of Surya, the beholder of Dharma or righteousness, Saturn‘s duty is to enforce it by punishment. Thus the positive side of Trials and tribulations shown by Saturn is that it cleans us from all the Sins we have done in past and which caused our birth in this planet of mortals. ***Saturn, the Ayuskaraka*** Saturn‘s duty as the dharmaraja is to make us live in this world and suffer the miseries so that we shed all the covers of ignorance become pure. This is why Saturn is also the Karaka for Longevity. Even though well placed Saturn or its placement/ aspect on the 8th house, give good longevity, it can‘t ensure a life without suffering, which can only be shown by Devaguru Jupiter. Friday, June 25, 2004

Lagna, Paka Lagna & Arudha Lagna (Pt. Sanjay Rath) INTRODUCTION The progress of Jupiter through signs has been given vital importance in Jyotish as man is a spiritual being having material experiences and this interaction between the atma and the body occurs through the paka lagna for which the karaka (significator) is Jupiter. Jupiter filters the thoughts that send impulses to the atma and the atma replies. Jupiter is the real representative of God as he does the filtering and cleansing of thoughts because of which the atma is capable of continued existance within the body. If Jupiter did not do the filtering and cleansing of thoughts and all were allowed to be experienced by the atma, then every soul that has incarnated as the selfish human being form will die within a few years. It is for this reason that Jupiter gives long life and is capable of averting apamrityu and all sorts of

evils and is a karaka for so many houses..all good houses. Have you wondered as to why Maharishis could live for a thousand years and we mortals stay for a few decades. It is the strength of their Jupiter. This is the mark of intelligence and God is defined in Jyotish as the supreme intelligence. Not when Jupiter proceeds through the zodiac, there are two planets that have the lordship over the Tara (stars literally and implying the nakshatra). The *real* or *legitimate* lord is Jupiter or God as He alone has the supreme intelligence and the *illegitimate* lord is the Moon. At any point of time, both Jupiter and Moon try their level best to influence the lagna (individual intelligence). The Moon shows the active conscious mind that is drawing various impulses from the interaction of the senses and sense oegans and is passing this information with the filter of desire (what impulses it liked and what it considered as not so good and what are bad) to the lagna through the Arudha Lagna for which it is the Karaka. Similtaneously Jupiter who knows everything having the memory of billions of years of existance of life on earth knows what impulse gives what action and finally what karmic results, and like the wise minster/compassionate and kind God, advises the lagna through the Paka lagna (for which it is the karaka). Now that the lagna has got the input from the Moon through its desire filter and from Jupiter through its memory, supreme intelligence and goodness filter, the lagna has to take a decision. The lagna (individual intelligence) takes millions of decisions everyday. The Lagna consults its own intelligence, own memory and own nature (Sun Karaka) and arrives at a decision. Most of the time the decision is not perfect as the Sun lacks the supreme goodness of Jupiter and has an element of 'ahamkara' associated with its intelligence. More often the lagna tends to approve the decisions of the Moon (conscious mind) ignoring the good advise of Jupiter. Not that the Moon always gives bad advise, but its vision is very limited and sometimes it is in harmony with that from Jupiter and at other times, it is in sakata and other relations with Jupiter. The best situation is one called Gajakesari. JUPITER IN SIGNS AND STARS Keeping in mind that Jupiter is to represent the supreme intelligence, let us examine its position is some signs. In Kumbha Jupiter will be in a situation where Guru Brihaspati (Jupiter) is teaching Saturn (lord of Aquarius) about how to do his work (Aquarius is Moolatrikona of Saturn). For this we consult the Purana where Saturn wanted to learn the dharma shastra and approached Brihaspati. Initially Brihaspati explained the system in his ashram and the dakshina would be based on his judgment. On learning of the latters identity as 'Sanideva' Brihaspati was shocked and was prepared to teach everything and would not take any dakshina and begged that he be spared from sade-sati, kanataka and all those effects. Sanidev was adamant and insisted that he would give dakshina. So it was finally settled that

the dakshina would be in the form of a reduced term of sadesati. Brihaspati taught him all the dharma shastra and Sanidev became the Dharmaraja having the complete knowledge of the implementation of justice (that is why the balance Libra is the ninth house from Aquarius). Brihaspati knew that Sani would pay his dakshina within the year as was the practise then, and as was his practise, always protected his body, mind and soul with the three mantras of the Narayana Kavacha. One day as he plucked flowers for his daily worship, the royal couple were in the neighbourhood and the prince (Mercury) entered the garden to play. The prince was missing after sometime and a frantic search yeilded nothing. The guards reported to the king that a divine person, glowing with spiritual light was collecting flowers and they saw blood dripping through the basket. The king ordered that the person (Brihaspati) be brought to him and told the guards not to harm him as it would be most unwise to even touch such a personality before ascertaining the truth. The wise king knew the danger to his kingdom if such great spiritual personalities are hurt. The severed head of the prince was in the basket and blood was dripping from the neck (note: chinna mastaka or cut-head is the mark of Rahu). Brihaspati was shocked and truthfully pleaded his innocense. But the evidence clearly visible pointed against him, so he was held captive but was not tortured and the search continued. Brihaspati realised that this was the effect of his sade-sati saturn and made a silent prayer to the deity of saturn (Lord Shiva here as the great destroyer {One vesha is Nataraja - the destroyer of the demon Maya or illusion and untruth). The period ended then and there and suddenly everyone saw that what looked like the head of the prince was just the watermelon and the red fluid was not blood and instead was the red water melon juice. The prince was found... JYOTISH LESSON (1) When Saturn causes sade-sati, or kantaka or has a bad dasa, and the dosha (error) is to be caused by the hand of extra-terrestrial forces, then it is called 'Adrista agantuta roga'. Prasna Marga advises us to look at the badhak for this (as the object or the cause). For the signs of Jupiter, Mercury is the badhak lord (Pisces - Virgo badhak, lord Merc and Sagittarius - Gemini badhak, lord Merc). That why the problem cause was related to Mercury the PRINCE. This can also be related to planets in badhak house. The difference is that in the case of badhak lord, we take the natual significations whereas in the case of planets in the badhak house, we see the lordships of there planets w.r.t. lagna. (2) The *visible* or produced evidence against Jupiter shall be seen from Rahu. In general Rahu indicates a severed head, and that evidence was shown to the king against Brihaspati. Look at the sign occupied by Rahu to see the nature of the evidence as dhatu, moola and jiva as well as the the chara karaka status of Rahu. The Arudha Padas conjoined Rahu shall indicate the people who will give the evidence. (3) Parasara teaches that if Jupiter is strong and alone in Lagna, then a single bow to the weilder of the Trishula shall destroy a thousand sins. In this episode narrated in the Purana

we see how such a prayer (to the lord of Sani - Vayu tatva- Lord Shiva) by Brihaspati ended the entire problem. (4) Kalyana Verma teaches that if Jupiter is strong in Lagna then the native is always protected by the 'Chakradhara'. In this episode we see how Brihaspati is always proteced by the three mantras of the Narayana Kavacha. This is the abhedana kavacha. APPLICATION OF INTELLIGENCE Intelligence is that which guides the mind in a direction that protects (trai) it from any harm to 1) the body (Tana) like apamrityu, mrityu, roga etc, this is called Tantra as composed of Tana & trai 2) the mind(mana) or itself from various mental turmoil and diseases and is called Mantra as composed of Mana & Trai and, 3) the soul from of further sin by restraining it (Yantri) by the use of mystical diagrams and other symbolic apparatus/ instruments and the process of prana-pratistha etc. Coming to the point of how this intelligence works, a lot depends on what the lagna is when Jupiter is in Aquairus. In general the traits of Saturn's office as detatched thinking, ignoring pain and suffering and viewing this with the eyes of a stoic, pondering beyond known limits for any serious question thereby arriving at very original solutions etc. Sometimes they may seem most cold blooded as this can be caused by their ability to supress and ignore pain (like Rambo in the movie). Saturn is an old planet and Jupiter in this sign indicates the intelligence used is like that of old men - with lots of experience, memory, philosophy and thinking going into it. The ability to ponder causes Brahma yoga and the best of philosophers, scientists, mathematical genius minds (not computation ability but astract mathematics) are shown in this sign with the influence of Jupiter. Because of the nodal influence (rebirth-Rahu/Saturn & death/moksha -Mars& Ketu), Juiter in Aquarius or Scorpio gives considerable ability for astrology. The big difference with Capricorn is that the Saturn is a worker and is bad at home. His worst qualities show up when he is at home. That is why he likes to go away from home (gets digbala in 7th house), is very down to eath and demands total physical evidence of the existance of God and things like that. The intellect refuses to believe anything or anybody without at least adequate circumstantial evidence whereas Aquarius is an airy sign and is very intellectual. Jupiter here gives the ability to mentally exert themselves...you have to think in these lines to fully understand the effect of th various navamsas in Aquarius etc Friday, June 25, 2004

The Zodiac and its division Every one of us knows that there are twelve signs in the zodiac, not more or not less. Many of us have pondered over this issue, why there are only twelve signs. What happens when a new zodiacal sign is discovered in future? How to accommodate that? These all questions

take us to the problem "What is the basis of the 12 sign zodiac". Let me put forward one argument in favour to the 12 sign zodiac. Even though the Sun covers 30deg in the zodiac in one solar month that doesn‘t form a basis and somebody might ask, why not take a solar month of20 days whereby Sun would cover 20deg in the zodiac with 18 zodiacal signs and 18 solar months. This looks very arbitrary unless we have a firm basis which cannot be questioned. We can arrive at that when we see the relative motion of two luminaries who guide our life the most, the Sun and the Moon. Both are equally important, what is Sun for the Day, we have Moon for the night. We know that Moon takes approximately 29.5 days after one conjunction with Sun to return back and conjoin it again. Thus we have the duration covered by Sun between two consecutive conjunctions of the luminaries alone approximate month. This corresponds to 12 sinodic month or soli-lunar month. When we add up the degrees covered by the 12 sinodic month, we shall fall short of 6 degrees, which if we distribute among the 12 months, make each month of 30 deg of solar motion. Moon takes approximately 27.33 days to cover the whole zodiac of 360degree. If we find the duration covered by Sun, when Moon has covered one full circle of the zodiac, we will arrive at the approximate solar month of30 degrees solar motion. THE ASCENDANT, DESCENDANT & MID HEAVEN When the earth revolves around its axis, different signs appear in the sky, which rise from the eastern horizon and then set in the western one exactly like the Sun. At Sunrise, the sign where Sun is placed becomes the Ascendant as this sign rises with the rising of Sun. However as the day progresses and Sun moves from east to west, different sign keeps rising at the eastern horizon. At the moment of the birth, the sign which was rising at the eastern horizon becomes the ascendant and means something which has ascended from the below the horizon to above it. The sign which is exactly above the head or meridian becomes the Mid-Heaven or the Xth house. Let‘s take a case to visualise this. Let‘s say for a native Sagittarius is rising at the Horizon when he took birth. This means that the signs Capricorn, Aquarius till some part of Gemini is below the horizon and will rise in that order. The sign which had risen just before the birth was Scorpio and a while ago it was Libra. If we distribute the day into four parts, each part being 6 hrs long, we can say that just before 6 hrs of birth Leo was rising. However, at birth, which happens to be 6 hrs from the point of time Leo was rising, it has moved exactly above our head. When we count zodiacally from Sagittarius to Leo, we see that Leo happens to fall in the 10th house from the Ascendant. Thus the sign which is exactly above the head (Zenith) during the birth becomes the MC/Mid-heaven/ Xth. Similarly the sign which was setting in the western horizon during the birth is called is the

Descendant as it is descending down the horizon. This is exactly opposite to the ascendant. Thus Gemini being exactly opposite to the Ascendant becomes the descendant to the native. This always falls in the 7th house from the Lagna or Ascendant. The 4th house which would rise after 6 hrs of birth is in the Nadir as opposed to the Zenith. This happens to be at the lowest end of the horizon. The signs from Descendant to the Ascendant which had already risen at the time of birth remains above the horizon and forms the visible half, whereas the signs from the Ascendant to Descendant which are yet to rise forms the Invisible half of the zodiac. The terms are quite self-explanatory as we can only see those signs which are above horizon and forms the visible half and those who are below the horizon remain invisible and form the invisible part of the zodiac. Friday, June 25, 2004

Triggering of Planets The planets affect our life in various ways and such effects can be seen each moment in our life and they donot only need their dasa to be functional to give their results. However, most of us are only limited to various dasas, which shows predominant activities at any point of time. And because everything in the world work with a basic theme, all the dasas which we use can show similar indications of an event and this is what I call synchronicity. This is why we must not stick ourselves only to one or two dasas and try to understand, what way different planets affect us in different ways each moment. To understand this, lets take some illustrations from our lives. In many cases we see that birth of a child causes prosperity in the house, enhancement of income, promotion in job and such things. Now how do we relate to the enhancement of the family and career with birth of a child. This can be understood from the fact that progeny is ruled by Jupiter and birth of a child triggers all such yogas associated with Jupiter. Lets say for someone, Jupiter is placed with GL in 5th from Dasamsa Lagna, it is placed in the 11th from AL. This shows why if something triggers Jupiter, such benefic things happen in life. Thus we realise different planets can be triggered by some or other events in life. Similarly if Venus is well placed, you can see the good results after marriage as this triggers Venus. Now this knowledge can help an astrologer to use Jyotish for all practical purposes. Now if a horoscope is suffering due to sarpa yoga (Kendras occupied by Malefics, not in own sign or exaltation) and Jupiter is placed in the Lagna, then if such person studies sriptures (ruled by Jupiter) or stays with his grandfather (Jupiter) etc. the sarpa yoga shall break and the native's life shall become free from struggles. Jupiter's benevolence can also be triggered if the person takes Jupiterian activity such as Jyotish, Advisorship, Judge etc. or eat Jupiterian food such as fresh fruits etc. Also, there is no doubt, that such Jupiter can be activated, if

the person goes to shrines ruled by Jupiter, such as that of Sadashiva or Mahavishnu or Jesus Christ or Holy Ghost. Now if a person is having some yogas with Sun and other planets, such yogas can be triggered if the person goes to temples and religious places, ruled by Sun, or work with his father or such activities. Hence, to undestand, which planet is affecting a person in what way, the Jyotish is required to be watchful of all the happening in the surroundings of the native. If the native comes with a horoscope, to see which planet is causing trouble, one can very well be watchful of the surroundings to see the nimittas (Omens) and can know which planet is triggered at that moment. If a Jyotishi is watchful of such things, he can very well understand, how the different planets is behaving in his life. This can bring more understanding of effect of planets in our life and help us in zeroing down to practical remedies. So now you know which food affect you in which way :-) Friday, June 25, 2004

The concept of Argala INTRODUCTION Here is a small writeup on Argala to ignite your curiosity more and give some guideline on working with Argala. Study this and try out the argala and its obstruction in your second‟s house. It is written in jyotisha shastras that signs/ planets placed in the 2nd, 4th and 11th from a house/ karaka have argala to it. Whereas planets placed in the 12th shall oppose the argala of 2nd, 3rd will oppose 11th and 10th shall oppose the argala of 4th. The secondary argala is caused by signs/ planets in 5th and 8th from a house/ karaka and planets/ signs in 9th and 6th from it shall oppose it. Lets see what is the practical use of the concept of argala. THE CONCEPT We know that none of the activities in this world happen in isolation. There are many factors which each activity in our life. Argala is a JyotishTool to analyse how the argala influence our activities. To understand this lets take an example: Lets find out what are the factors which influence our worklife or karmakshetra indicated by the 10th house. They are: 1. Our Attitudes and Personlity 2. Intelligence 3. Drive and Vitality 4. Health 5. Job-Satisfaction 6. Income from the Job

7. Friends circle 8. Stress and Tension 9. How much tiring the job is? Now we can broadly classify these indications into the following houses: Lagna: 1. Our Attitudes and Personlity 2. Intelligence 3. Drive and Vitality 4. Health 5. Job-Satisfaction 11th house 6. Income from the Job 7. Friends Circle 8th house 8. Stress and Tension 9. How much tiring the job is? Now we see that the common link between these three houses are that, they have argala on the 10th house or work. Now the planets placed in these houses shall positively or negetively affect the work. Like if Rahu is placed in the Lagna, the person shall have no job satisfaction and prone to take wrong decisions at job as Rahu is an enemy to the Karaka for Intelligence and wisdom, Jupiter. Now lets see how to analyse the argala of a planet on a given house. We shall take a step by step approach to look at that: 1. Find the Karaka of the House under focus. For the present case, this happens to be 10th and the karakas are: a. Sun- Recognition at workplace b. Mercury - Intelligence and communication c. Saturn - Persistence, Patience and Hardwork d. Moon- Nature of Workplace 2. Find the relationship of the planet causing argala and the karaka of the house. If the relationship is friendly then that will have positive influence on the significations ruled by the Karakas under consideration. Here we have to look at two things: a. The influence due to the natural nature of the planet b. The influence based on the house (11th, Lagna, 8th) causing the argala on the concerned house (10th)

Lets take an example, where Jupiter is causing Argala from the 11th. This shows that, the native shall get due recognition at the workplace as Jupiter is a friend of Sun (point a). Because of the Subhargala, there will be some good frinds who shall help the native at his workplace (point b) and he will get pretty decent income commensurating his work (Point b). 3. Find the Karaka of the House, where the Argala causing planet is placed. The extent to which the Argala causing planet shall promote or diminish the result of the house under consideration is based on how much support it is getting from the Karaka of the house it is placed. We know that the karaka for gain is Jupiter for the 11th house. If Jupiter is placed in the 11th, then the person's income is supported. 4. Find the Lord of the house, where the Argala causing planet is placed. Along with the Karaka, the dispositor of the Argala causing planet can support or oppose it based on its relationship with the karakas of the house under consideration and also the argala causing planet. 5. Virodhargala: Virodha means opposition. Here we shall see the strength of opposition on existing argala. More planets or stronger planets in the virodhargala causing house show one of the following situation. (a) Virodha is stronger, if the virodhargala planet is favourable, whereas the argala in unfavourable or (b) Virodha is unfavourable whereas the argala is favourable to the karaka of the house under consideration. Friday, June 25, 2004

Judging Suicidal Tendencies from a Horoscope PRINCIPLES 1. The fourth house is the house of happiness (Sukha) and a person takes such step as suicide only when he is facing very troubling time. A person faces such miseries in life, if the 4th house is placed with malefics such as Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu. This also generates Matsya yoga, which makes a person very compassionate and makes him understand others sorrow. If the 4th house is afflicted by Papakartari yoga, then also the person suffers misery. If the lord of the Sign in Marana Avastha or the in Debilitation or defeated in planetary fight then it is incapable of protecting its house from evil influences. The person suffers a lot if the karaka of 4th and 5th, Moon and Jupiter are also afflicted. 2. The 5th house is the house of Chitta (inner self as in Sat-"Chit"-Ananda) and this shows how much harmony do we have within our self. If this is afflicted then the person can become insane. The person who is peaceful within can take more miseries than someone who is not. It is not a good thing to have enemies of Jupiter in the 5th such as Saturn or Rahu.

3. In the previous step I only talked of the natural nature of planets. However, in the happening of this life, the functional nature of the planets has a lot more say. The lords of Dusthanas afflict the houses, where they are placed, with problems from enemies (6th) from our own past karma and weaknesses (8th) or past debts. If the lord of any houses are placed in these dusthanas, they also suffer similar fate. 4. Badhaka is very important for the matters of health and such things. Badhaka represent unknown evil forces, such as black magic or similar things. If Badhaka is placed in the 5th house, there is high likelihood that the person can go insane. Similarly the lords of the houses suffer because of the mentioned things, if they are placed in the badhaka sthana. 5. In all the cases, one has to see the reinforcing factors and salvaging factors. The factors which can reinforce evil is papakartkari yoga, aspect of natural malefics or placement of natural malefics in strength in the kendras or trines to the bhava. The factors which salvage are the lord of the house, karaka of the house aspecting the bhava or placed in kendra or trikona to the house, aspect of natural benefics etc. One has to study all these before finally pronouncing the results. The extent of affliction shall decide the level of affect on the houses under consideration. 6. If 4th from Moon is also afflicted by Malefics, then the changes of Suicide is proportionately increased and the person might try contemplating suicide.

Suicide tendencies are seen when the fourth house is under affliction. 4th is the sukha-sthana and

affliction to that house cause depression which might culminate in suicide. In the horoscope, we find that the 4th house is under heavy affliction because of Saturn-Mars fight and the lord of 4th has gone to debility. The 5th house shows inner harmony and such thing like suicide can occur if there is strong internal unrest and turmoil. We see that the 5th lord is placed in Amavasya yoga and aspect by Rahu (the dire enemy of the Karaka Jupiter) from the 9th house. More to this the Karaka for inner harmony Jupiter is placed in the Rahu's house and in the 8th from the Sign, sufficiently weak to protect its significance. This person died by drinking alcohol. Can we find out why- Alcohol? A person can be addicted to alcohol if Saturn (karaka for Alcohol) aspects the lagna by Graha Drsti (Desire to take alcohol). The cause of death can be found from the stronger of AL and A7 (3rd and 8th from them). Here A7 is stronger and hence 3rd and 8th from it can show the cause of death. 3rd from A7 is empty but aspected by Gulika and Mandi who rules poison.The 8th house is aspected by Rahu and Ketu and the house being Saturnine. Showing that the native has faced a difficult death, whereby he poisoned him by over drinking of Alcohol.The aspect of Rahu on 8th on a saturnine house is a sure case of Dustamarana (Bad death) Yoga.

Here we see that three benefics are placed in the 4th and although Sun is placed, it is weak because of debilitation. This shows a good fourth house. However, this doesn't remain the same when we cognize the presence of the Malefics Rahu and Saturn in the 12th and 2nd, causing papakartari yoga. More than

that, you notice the functional nature of the planets now. Merc is 3rd and 12th lord, Sun is a maraka and Jupiter is the 6th lord. Venus is although the lord of 4th is also the badhakesh. Now you can see that functionally all of them are causing troubles. As I mentioned before Saturn's placement in the 5th is not a good thing as it opposes the force of Jupiter to keep the inside of the person at peace. Now this evil is fortified by the Saturn- Mars opposition, showing tremendous internal conflicts and termoil, which has caused enough restlessness inside him. Moon is the only salvaging planet as it is aspecting both the 4th and 5th house by graha and rasi drsti, showing that the native's mother could only comfort him from the trouble. To see the circumstances of death, we see that AL is stronger than A7. From AL, 3rd is not occupied but aspected by the nodes and the 8th is occupied by violent Mars. The aspect of Nodes indicate un-natural death (Rahu) and mistake (Ketu) and the involvement of Sagittarius shows falling from height. Mars influence shows use of power or such violent means. The native died with hanging himself. I think the planetary positions justify it well.

The Lagna is placed with Mars and Ketu showing pisacha badha, whereby both the Lagna and Moon is afflicted. This shows use of black majic or such things on the native. The protector of the Lagna, the lagna

lord is placed in the Badhaka Sthana, showing the strength of the yoga for suffering from black magic. The 4th and 5th lords are placed in the 6th, showing that the native might be troubled by the enemies. Now the salvaging factors are the placement of the Sun, Me and Jup in the kendra to the Lagna and their aspect on the 4th and 5th house. Moreover Jupiter is exalted and is causing fruitful gajakeshari yoga. Thus

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The best thing about this is that, Jupiter is the ista devata of the native and is placed with the Atmakaraka Sun. So worshipping someone represented by Jupiter, on a Monday (Jup, placed in Moon's sign) in Jupiter's hora, can take the person out from the troubles he is facing because of Black majic etc. The aquarius shoola dasa is going to start on 12-08-2003, where the trouble shall increase and the native is strongly advised to take any remedy. After the next dasa starts, terrible rudra yoga shall also manifest, causing accidents, problems of blood etc. Doing rudra-abhishekam in a shiva temple is the only remedy to the Rudra yoga. Friday, June 25, 2004

Judging placement of a Planet in a House We could go by step by step methodology to understand this. The steps follow: Lets pick up Sun's placement in the Lagna. Step 1: Find the natural significations of the house Here the Lagna stands for Personality, attitudes etc. Now Sun shows independence, authority, status, power, generosity, a firm and stern attitude and so on. Thus when Sun is placed in the first house, it will give such an attitude to the person. However, we know that when sun is debilitated in Libra, the independence of the Sun is lost and for such people, the Sun in the Lagna shall make them look for some form of support for decision making. They shall also have a sense of deprivation because of the debilitation of the Sun. In the sign Leo, Sun is the most generous and in Pisces, it is the most knowledgeable. In Sagittarius, it is the most righteous and protector of dharma etc. You can understand the nature of the signs and then try figure out how Sun shall behave in each of the signs. Step 2: Find the Karaka of the house under consideration: Karakas of the Lagna are: 1. Sun- for vitality and drive (which comes from the soul) and conscience 2. Moon- for body and health 3. Jupiter - Intelligence 4. Saturn - Hair Now the planet under consideration, i.e., Sun shall promote the significations of the Karakas with whom Sun is friendly and shall damage those with whom Sun has enmity. Now Sun the

karaka for Lagna and hence it shall make the person conscientious and full of energy and drive. Its a friend of Jupiter and hence shall make the person intelligent and wise. It is a friend of Moon and hence shall make the body free of diseases. It is an enemy of Saturn and hence shall reduce the significations of Saturn making the person bald or lack hair. Now there can be variety of intensities of results such as. When such Sun is in cancer, Moon's karakatva is very strong there and thus the person shall enjoy good health more than Scorpio, where Moon becomes naturally weaker. Also Sun in Pisces, Sagittarius and Cancer shall be more intelligent than any other signs, as these are the places where the Jupiter is very strong. Just think of Vivekananda, having Sun in the Sagittarius Lagna. Similarly, Aries and Leo native shall have lesser hair on the head than Libra, Capricorn or Aquarius native, as in these houses the Karakatva of Saturn shall be stronger.

Step 3: Find the house of which the said planet is a karaka Sun is the karaka for the 2nd- for eye sight 5th- power and authority 9th- Dharma, Father 10th- Recognition in profession and enterprise From 2nd Sun is placed in the 12th house, which is a marana karaka sthana, this shows that the native shall have defective eye sight. However if Sun is exalted, then the weakness of Sun is cancelled to some extent, salvaging the eye sight. The cause of the weakness of Sun is Saturn being the karaka for the 12th house. If Saturn aspects such Sun, then it becomes difficult to salvage the eye sight. From 5th, Sun is placed in the 9th house, a trine and shall promise good position, status and authority. The cause of strength o

f such Sun is Sun and Jupiter both being the karaka for the 9th house. The influence of Jupiter on such Sun shall be helpful in giving power and authority to the person. From 9th, Sun is placed in the 5th house, and hence shall protect the 9th house of Father and Dharma. Thus such persons shall be having a righteous life and happiness from father. From 10th, Sun is placed in a kendra, making the native enterprising and gain recognition

for his work. However the karaka for fame is Jupiter, and if it influences such Sun, then the person gets his due recognition and also becomes famous.

Step 4: Find the aspect of the planets on different houses. The graha drsti of the planets shall show what the planet in the Lagna wants from the houses it is aspecting. One can work out the karaka of the house on which it is aspecting and find out the relationships of those planets. For example, Sun aspects the 7th house. The karaka for 7th is Venus, who debilitated Sun and snatches the independence from him but chaining him under relationships. But As Sun is strongly influencing the Lagna, Such persons will not fall into relationships easily and always try to have an independent life style. However this is not so strong, when Sun is in Libra as the influence of Venus is pretty strong on the Sun. This can be covered in further lessons on the influences of planets on the houses.

Step 4: Argala Read the argala article posted in this site. Try to find the influence of a planet from its position to different houses it is having argala on. It will try to influence the affairs of the house, it is having argala on, by carrying the influence of the house it is placed in. hursday, June 24, 2004

The Marana Karaka Avastha of Planets The specific most malefic positions of planets capable of causing death like suffering are as follows: the Sun in 12th, the Moon in 8th, Mars & Mercury in 7th, Jupiter in 3rd, Venus in 6th, Saturn in 1st, Rahu in 9th house from Lagna (or Dasa Rasi). Such positions of planets are called ―Marana Sthana‖ and the planets become Marana Karaka (Death Inflictors). When such death inflictors is in conjunction with or aspected by Malefics or in inimical or depression signs, great grief is sure to come. -Pt. Sanjay Rath Marana means death, Karaka means significator or the doer and Avastha means the State. So the term Marana Karaka Avastha would mean death-inflicting state of a planet. By now it must be clear from the quote of Pt. Sanjay Rath that when planets are placed in some specific houses of the zodiac, it attains the status of death inflictor. However, the immediate question that follows is- why shall the planet attain the status when placed in some specific houses in a horoscope.

To understand this we shall, take each planet one by one, understand their karakatva and find out why they behave as death inflictors in those positions.

RAHU IN NINTH Rahu is the planet that signifies adharma and hence is the primary cause of Rebirth, which is based on the misdeeds (adharma), which we had committed in our last birth. On the contrary 9th is the house of Dharma and the most important house of the Dharma Trikona as far as the duties and obligations are concerned. When the primary karaka for Adharma goes to the place of dharma, the 9th house that signify the religious shrines and dharmic places, he feels completely dejected for the crimes he has committed through out his life. The feeling that it is better to die than to live with the heavy burden of sing on his head, engrosses him completely. He becomes remorseful. Between the two karakas for 9th or dharma, viz., Jupiter and the Sun, Sun becomes a yogi planet and does not do much harm to Rahu. However, Devaguru is agitated, when the devalayas or the place of worship is desecrated by the presence of Jupiter. Jupiter‘s ire is unfathomable, when he becomes angry. Such severe beatings he gives that Rahu is taken to the state of dying. No, wonder when Jupiter gets agitated, all sins are burnt through the sacred fire or Pavitra Agni of the Devaguru. This shall be interesting to note here that Rahu gets into debilitation in the 9th house of Natural Zodiac, ruled by Jupiter. The sign Sagittarius is again a agni-tattwa rasi, which has the power to burn all sins. This one of the reasons, why agitated Jupiter show widespread fire during the Manduka Dasa.

MOON IN EIGHTH (CHANDRASTAMA) Chandrastama is considered very inauspicious in any horoscope. As the name suggest this happens when the Moon is placed in 8th house from Lagna. Moon is the overall karaka for the natal horoscope as Sun is the Karaka for the prenatal horoscope. This is because after we have taken birth in this world, we start working under the veil of Maya or illusion or apparent contradictions. The body is also nothing but a product of Maya. While we identify ourselves with the body, we forget out true identity as a part of the omnipresent, omniscient and omnipotent Paramatma. The Mind (which is again a product of Maya- Moon) also makes us believe that

we are not the soul but the body and gives us our own identity (Ego - feeling of I and You). Thus being a significator of Mind and body, if Moon goes to the house of death or one of the houses Moksha Trikona, it gets a terrible shock while it faces the true identity of our soul and that we all would die one day. Such position of Moon ruins the health of the native and the mind is also adversely affected. Hence, the Moon being the main life giving principle goes to the eighth house of death, she is thoroughly beaten up by the karaka of 8th, the Saturn, the main principle of disease and hard work. This is again interesting to note that Moon gets debilitated in the 8th house of death of Natural Zodiac, which is opposed to the 2nd house of Sustenance.

SUN IN TWELFTH Besides other significations, 12th house signify pleasures of Bed, signified by Venus. Sun is the protector of Dharma and hence another significator of the 9th house. Dharma falls at the places of pleasures. When the Sun goes to such places, what shall be its Avastha then? We can see that 12th is the house of exaltation of Venus in the natural zodiac. Wherever Shukra (Sex, Passion) is strong, Sun is rendered weak, which is why Venus debilitates Sun. The natural trait of the Sun is to stay away from the materials of pleasures and perform his duty of upholding Dharma diligently. In the places of pleasures, Sun is not allowed to perform his duty. This is a well-known fact that among shadripus, which causes the fall of dharma, the ripu of Matsarya or sex causes the greatest fall. This is why anyone who has taken birth on tithes ruled by the Sun, he should overcome the weakness signified by Venus, as per Astadala Padma Scheme.

JUPITER IN THIRD 3rd is the house of Parakrama (bravery), Maithuna (copulation) and Death. Mars is the karaka of 3rd house, showing parakrama; because it is the sign of Maithuna, Rahu gets exalted in this house in the natural Zodiac and Jaimini says 3rd is the house of death (Dinau Dine Punya). Jupiter, being the Devaguru, by nature is a peace-loving planet who signify harmony, universal brotherhood (Vasudaiva Kutumbakam) and wisdom. When such a planet goes to

the house of parakrama, he is rendered ineffective under the violent temper of Mars. This is why Jupiter gets debilitated where Mars gets exalted. He can‘t withstand the violence of Mars. Jupiter being a karaka for dharma, becomes very uncomfortable when it goes to the house of copulation. Like Sun who is rendered ineffective in the house of pleasures of Bed, Jupiter is also rendered ineffective in the house of sex. Jupiter is again the prana of the Life force and hence also called the Jiva, where as Mars is the Mrityu karaka. When Jupiter goes to the 3rd house, the house of death, the life force diminishes, more so under the effect of Karaka Mars. When we look at the ayana of planets we see that the ayana of Rahu is opposite to that of Jupiter. Hence wherever Rahu is strong, Jupiter is rendered weak. In the Kalachakra we see that the Kala of the Dik goveren by Jupiter, is ruled by Jupiter and hence any Jupiterian activity is prohibited in the Rahu Kala.

VENUS IN SIXTH Jaimini has given a dictum Shasta Shukra Marana Karaka, which says Venus in the 6th becomes Marana Karaka. Why this is so? Sixth is the house of Service and Venus is the karaka of Pleasures, the two opposites. What shall we expect when the chief karaka for pleasure is asked to serve others! In the natural zodiac, 6th is house of debilitation and the sign Virgo symbolizes a virgin (the purest). Hence at this place Venus becomes incapable to enhance its own Karakatva. The two karakas for the 6th, Mars (Enemies) and Saturn (Servant). In the Kalachakra this is clear that Mars obstructs the ayana of Venus. Hence none of the Venusian activity shall be performed in the Mars‘s Kala. Moreover Saturn signify hard work, which is not suited to pleasures and luxury seeking Venus and hence she goes to the Marana Avastha, if placed in 6th.

SATURN IN LAGNA Saturn is the Karaka (Significator) of destruction of intelligence (Dhi) and opposed to Satya, being opposes to Jupiter and Sun respectively. Lagna stands for the intelligence and health

of the native and Saturn is opposed to the karakas of the Lagna, Jupiter and Saturn. Whenever Sat goes to the first house, it can‘t stand the Karakas and goes into the marana Avastha. Now in the natural zodiac too Saturn gets debilitated in the first house Aries, where the fiery Sun gets exalted. Here Sun opposes the lethargy and sluggishness of Saturn and wants it to be fast, jovial and forces it to promote the significations of Sun. Now in mythology, Saturn represent Mahakala, the son of Sun from Chaya. Because of treachery of his mother, Sun can‘t stand him and wherever Sun becomes the strong karaka, Saturn becomes weaker. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 4:32 PM

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Janma Vighatika Graha INTRODUCTION Maharishi Jaimini Says in his immortal classic Jaimini Sutras that the sex and complexion of the child can be known from the ruling planet the exact moment of the birth. The smallest division of time which defines the moment of birth is the vighatika, which is 1/3600th part of a day. We know that 1 day is 60 ghatikas and 1 vighatikas so if the day is divided into 3600 parts, the lord of each part shall define the sex and complexion of the child born at that moment. We know that the approximated duration of 1 sign to rise is 5 ghatikas (60/12) and hence there are 300 vighatikas in 1 sign (5*60). Thus we might see here a strong link between the vighatika rising at the moment of birth and ardha-nadiamsa, which happens to be the 300th part of a sign. This ardha- nadiamsa forms the basis of nadi literature and can define the life of a native to considerable extent. This knowledge can be used in to explain and understand completely different lifestyle between twins, who otherise have similar rasi and varga charts. This also can be used to rectify the birth chart till a vighatika or 24 seconds. CALCULATION 1. The moment of birth is always considered from the Sunrise or Sunset. So the start of the vighatikas for finding the ruler of the moment of birth has to be reckoned from the Sunrise or Sunset based on birth happening before of after the Sunset. 2. The time of birth elapsed after Sunrise of Sunset is converted into Vighatis. (1 Hr = 2.5 Ghati = 150 vighati). 3. The ruler of the vighatikas is based on the sequence of the lords of the weekdays (Su-1, Mo-2, Mars- 3, Me-4, Ju- 5, Ve- 6, Sa- 7, Ra- 8, Ke- 9), starting from Sun. To arrive at the

lord of the ruler, divide the Vighatis arrived at the previous step by 9 and round it up to the higher interger and count that number from Sun. One easier way to find the reminder of a number when divided by 9 is to add up the digits of the number and subsequently adding the digits of the number until we arrive at the final one digit no. For illustration, when 9834 is divided by 9, the reminder would be 9+8+3+4 =24 =2+4= 6 (Reminder) 4. Rising of Vighatis of male planets give male birth, whereas rising of vighatis of female planets give female births. Similarly, vighatis of eunich planets give eunuch births. a. The Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Rahu are males. In the example, the planets Rahu ruled the semi-nadi amsa to give a male child. b. The Moon, Venus, Ketu indicates females. c. Mercury rules the female eunuchs while Saturn rule male eunuchs. However this should be predicted only if specific combination for such a birth exist in the conception chart. Else, Mercury will indicate a female child as Saturn indicates a male. d. If the Janma Vighatika Graha is placed with a female planet, then it will show female birth and so on. However, if it is not conjoined with any planet, then the sex of the sign shall dominate. All even signs indicate females, whereas all odd signs indicate males. However, there is an exception to this as Pisces and Cancer shows male birth being even signs and Aquarius and Gemini rules female birth even though they are odd signs. e. If the Janma Vighatika Graha is exalted or conjoin a exalted planet, then it indicate male birth, where as if it is debilitated or placed with a debilitated planet, then it indicate a female birth. This is an overriding principle to the above mentioned principles from points a. to d. Note: The definition of the sunrise shall have a big impact on the vighatis elapsed. This is because there is as much as 4 min difference in time from rise of the upper limb of the sun and the rise of the center of the Sun. So it is pertinent to decide, what time should be taken as the time of Sunrise. From time immemorial the rishis, started all the activities of the day with the Sunrise. However, this does not mean that at that point of sunrise, the upper limb of Sun has actually risen on the horizon, rather it was based on the moment they could see the first ray of Sun on the horizon. We know that due to a phenomenon called refraction, the Sun seems to have risen on the horizon a few minutes before the actual rise of the upper limb. As this

is the moment, when we can see the first ray of the Sun, it heralds the start of the day and all reckoning should happen from that moment of Sunrise. So in short, the Sunrise definition for the purpose reckoning the birth time is the apparent rise of the Sun‘s upper limb.

INTERPRETATION The single most important planet in a horoscope, which has the most substantial impact in the life of a native is this janma vighatika graha. This is because, a planet which can determine the sex of the native is a link between the karma of the past life, which has to be manifested in this life. Thus the lordship, placement and yogas of this planet has the most significant impact in the life of the native.

ILLUSTRATION CASE I: SANJAY RATH Date: August 7, 1963 Time: 9:15:10 pm Time Zone: 5:30:00 (East of GMT) Place: 84 E 01' 00", 21 N 28' 00" Sunrise: 5:28:58 am Sunset: 6:29:27 pm Janma Ghatis: 21.25 - 18.49 = 2.76 hrs; Ghatis= 2.76*2.5 =6.9 Ayanamsa: 23-20-38.76 Sidereal Time: 18:23:00 Janma Vighatis = 6.9*60 =414 Janma Vighatika Graha= Reminder of 414/9 = 4+1+4 = 9 (Ketu)

Interpretation: ------------------------Ketu is exalted and this shows male birth. Ketu is the mokshakaraka and defines the main objective behind the action of the native is to get liberated from this life of bondage. The aspect of Jupiter from the Lagna in pisces, gives him the knowledge of the maharishis through tradition (Jup+Ketu) to take Jyotish to the direction of spiritual upliftment of human kind.

Ketu is placed with the AL, shows that in this material world, he would be identify his goal of life to as spiituality and shall join a spiritual organisation. Because this happens to be the 10th house from Lagna, the focus of the native shall be to keep doing his work, without any benefit from the world (Ketu) and renouncing and material benefit in return. There is no doubt, that the native has given a big boost to the spirituality (Ketu) in Jyotish (Jupiter) given to him from tradition (Jup+Ketu) and is his sole purpose in this life (10th house placed with AL). CASE II: AJIT KRISHNAN Date: January 28, 1980 Time: 10:36:00 am Time Zone: 3:00:00 (East of GMT) Place: 47 E 59' 00", 29 N 20' 00" Altitude: 0.00 meters Sunrise: 6:41:10 am Sunset: 5:22:04 pm Janma Ghatis: 9.7850 Ayanamsa: 23-41-34.86 Sidereal Time: 19:14:53 Janma Vighati: 9.7850*60 = 587.1 Janma Vighatika Graha = 587.1/9 = 2.1 = 3 = Mars

Interpretation: ------------------------The placement of Mars with two male planets Rahu and Jupiter, given male birth. The placement of the lord of Birth, Mars in the 5th with Jupiter and Atmakaraka Rahu, sets the focus of life to learning and reaching towards self actualization or self-realization as Mars happens to be the lagna lord. The association of Mars and Jupiter constitute the fruitful Guru-Mangala yoga making the person a eternal learner and the native finds the purpose of soul fulfilled (AK) following the path of learning. CASE III: SARAJIT PODDAR Date: August 25, 1974

Time: 2:32:44 pm Time Zone: 5:30:00 (East of GMT) Place: 85 E 17' 00", 23 N 40' 00" Sunrise: 5:27:59 am Sunset: 6:12:49 pm Janma Ghatis: 22.6979 Ayanamsa: 23-30-27.22 Sidereal Time: 12:56:52 Janma Vighatika = Janma Ghatika * 60 = 22.6979*60 = 1361.874 Janma Vighatika Graha = Reminder (1361.874/9) = 2.874 = 3 = Mars Interpretation: -----------------------Mars is a male planet giving a male birth. Mars is the Atmakaraka of the native and is placed in the 9th house with Mercury and Sun and sama - saptaka with the Lagna lord Jupiter. This shifts the focus of the native‘s life to the Rajayogas happening in the 3rd and 9th axis. Mars is the 5th and 12th lord and is placed in the 9th house and aspected by Jupiter, constituting the potent Guru mangala Yoga. The native is a keen learner and has started learning astrology at a very early age. The focus of the native‘s life is rotating around 5th, 12th and 9th, showing that the native gets most satisfaction by learning and teaching. The focus of 12th house shows that the native shall be generous as Moon is placed in the 12th house. Friday, June 25, 2004

Neechabhanga Rajayoga (Pt. Sanjay Rath) 1. The lord of the sign of exaltation of the debilitated planet is in a kendra to Lagna or Moon. For example, if Mercury is debilitaed in Pisces, the Mercury itself which is the lord of Virgo, the sign of its exaltation, should be in a kendra to Lagna or Moon. Thus, Mercury attains neechabhanga if eithe lagna or chandra is in any of the dual signs. It is for this purpose you find that dual signs give good communication abilities and produce many writes etc. Another example: If Saturn is debilitaed in Aries, then if Venus, the lord of Libra its sign of exaltation is in a kendra to the Lagna or Moon, Saturn gets neecha bhanga or cancellation of debility. 2. The lord of the sign of debility of the debilitated planet is in a kendra to Lagna or Moon. This is the concept of the dispositor of the planet, and if the dispositor of a debilitated planet

is in a Kendra to Lagna or Moon, then neecha bhanga occurs. This is also an important part of the Kalpa Druma Yoga where the dispositor of the strong lagna lord is required to be in a kendra to lagna. In such a case, when the naive approaches someone for help, when in trouble or in debility, help is sure to come. 3. The debilitated planet occupies its exaltation sign in the Navamsa chart. Every sign has nine Navamsa, Saturn is debilitated in Aries and the seventh Navamsa is that of Libra, its exaltation sign. Thus, if Saturn were to be between 20-23.20 degrees in Aries, neechabhanga is automatic. This implies that the native has done some very good dharmic karma in the past birth bring ing forth the blesings of Bhagavan and hence his debilitated condition or troubles are forgiven and he gets relief. 4. The sign where the planet is in debility is conjoined another planet which gets exalted in that sign. It pays to have powerful friends and associates and a planet in debility, if conjoined another planet in exaltation leads to a situation where the troubled soul meets another who is exalted and powerful or the person who is best suited to help him out. Sheer luck you may call those situations or just coincidence is what many people say. In one case, a businessman was about to be kicked out of all his businesses and as he waited at the airport, he had the acquaintance of the chairman of a bank. They discussed and then the businessman revealed his problem. The Chairman cancelled his flight and went back to office the next day and gave him a loan. The businessman went on to purchase controlling shares and grow into a big business house. Such Rajyoga do not occur with every neechabhanga, and at least a few of the factors cited above have to occur. further, all planets do not get neechabhanga by all the four methods. As a study, examine the debility of each planet and see the peculiar situations that cause its exaltations and the lessons they hold Friday, July 30, 2004

Strength of Planets: The Shadbala - I 1. INTRODUCTION As the name suggests Shadbala means six fold strength. Although these strengths are combinedly used for finding the effect of planets on the lives of the natives, there is more use of the strengths and we get the clue of those uses from their names. If they were to be used combinedly, then such specific names were unnecessary. Moreover, this is more logical to think that, a planet when strong, might not be so for influencing all affairs in our lives. A planet which might give good status might not be good to show the direction of your life. So we must construe, the special significance hidden in the names given to the six sources of strengths. These strengths need not be used only predicting the results of the dasa, however, can be used for normal horoscopic interpretation. For illustration, the kendradi

bala is used in ayur calculation etc. One can understand their use more and more by understanding their name and their basis of calculation. Shad Bal consists of the following strengths 1. Sthan Bal (Positional strength) 2. Dig Bal (Directional strength) 3. Kaal Bal (Temporalstrength), inclusive of Ayan Bal (Equinoctial strength) 4. Chesht Bal (Motional strength) 5. Naisargika Bal (Natural strength) 6. Drik Bal (Aspectual strength) These strengths are computed for the seven Grahas from Sun to Saturn. The nodes are not considered. 2. STHANA BALA (Maximum: 480 virupa = 8 rupas) Sthana means place and hence the sthana bala is calculated based on the placement of the planets in different signs on various parameters, such as how far are they placed from their exaltation sign etc. More follows below: 2.1 Uccha Bal (Maximum: 60 virupa = 1 rupa) Uccha means exaltation. When a planet is placed in its highest exaltation point, it is of full strength and when it is in its deepest debilitation point, it is devoid of any strength. When placed at other places, it has middling strength proportionately dependent on the distance these planets are placed from the highest exaltation or deepest debilitation point. Find the difference between a planet's longitude and the deepest debilitation point. Divide the difference by 3 and the result so obtained is the uccha bala in Virupas. When a planet is in highest exaltation point, the difference happens to be 180 deg and hence the uccha bala for such planet becomes 60 virupa (180/3). However, when a planet is placed in the deepest debilitation, the difference becomes zero and hence also the bala is zero. 2.2 Sapt Vargaj Bal (Maximum: 45*7 = 315 virupas = 5.25 rupas) Rasi, Hora, Dreshkan, Saptamsa, Navamsa, Dwadashamsa and Trimsamsa constitute the Sapta varga. The strength of the planets in these seven divisional charts based on their placements in moolatrikona, own sign, friendly sign etc. constitute the sapta varaj bala. The method of their calculation is as follows: In the following rasis, the planets gets the corresponding Virupa of strength. Although maharishi gave the strength in terms of the avasthas they are place in, he gave the association of these avasthas with the placement of the planets in different rasis in the following chapter on the avasthas (Ch 45). The friend's, neutral and enemical signs are

based on the compound relationship and hence the term, great friend and great enemy has been used in this context. Moolatrikona Sign- 45 Virupas Swakshetra (Svasth) - 30 Virupas Great Friend's Sign (Pramudit) - 20 Virupas Friendly Sign (Shant) - 15 Virupas Neutral Sign (Din) - 10 Virupas Inimical Sign (Duhkhit) - 04 Virupas Great Enemy's sign (Khal) - 02 Virupas 2.3 Oja-Yugma Rasi-Amsa Bala (Maximum: 30 Virupa= 0.5 Rupa) Oja means Odd signs and Yugma means Even signs. Thus, as the name imply, this strength is derived from a planet's placement in the odd or even signs in the Rasi and Navamsa. Moon and Venus are female planets and get strength of 15 virupas each while placed in the even signs in the rasi or navamsa. Other planets gets this strength, while they are placed in Odd (Male) signs in Rasi or Navamsa. The maximum strength which can be derived from this is 30 virupas (Venus/ Moon placed in Even sign in both rasi and Navamsa; other planets placed in the odd signs in both rasi and navamsa.) 2.4 Kendradi Bala (Maximum: 60 virupa = 1 rupa) The name itself implies how to compute this strength. A planet in a Kendra (Quadrant: 1-47-10) gets full strength, while one in Panaphara (Succedent: 2-5-8-11) Bhava gets half and the one in Apoklima(Preceedent: 12-3-6-9) Bhava gets a quarter or a rupa. One rupa equals 60 virupa, thus in virupas, the kendradi bala equals: Kendra: 60 Virupa Panaphara: 30 Virupa Apoklima: 15 Virupa 2.5 Dreshkan Bala (Maximum: 15 virupa = 0.25 rupa) due to placement in first, second, or third dreshkanaof a sign. Male, female and hermaphrodite Grahas, respectively, get a quarter Rupa (15 virupa) according to placements in the first, second and third dreshkana. From this we can infer that the male planets are stronger in the beginning of a sign, female planets are stronger in the middle part and neutral planets gains strength in the ending part of a sign.

3. KALA BALA: 3.1 Natonnata Bala: (Maximum 60 virupa = 1 rupa) Natonnata is composed of two terms nata and unnata. Unnata is the difference between midnight and the apparent birth time. Unnata when deducted from 30 Ghatikas gives Nata. Moon, Mars and Saturn are stronger at night, whereas Sun, Jupiter and Venus are stronger during the day. Mercury is stronger both during day and night. Hence, the nata bala is seen for Moon, Mars and Saturn and unnata bala is seen for Sun, Jupiter and Venus. Irrespective of day or night Mercurygets the bala of 60 virupa or 1 rupa. At midnite, which marks the peak of night, the diurnal planets are weaker. Thus at that time the unnata bala of the diurnal planets Sun, Jupiter and Venus is zero, whereas the nata bala of the nocturnal planets Moon, Mars and Saturn is full 60 virupas. At the noon hr. when the day is at peak and the Sun is placed exactly on the meridian, the unnata bala of the Sun, Jupiter and Venus is full 60 virupas and the nata bala of Moon, Mars and Saturn is zero. At other time the bala is proportionate. At Surise and Sunset, which marks the junction of the day and the night, the natonnata bala for all the planets (excluding Mercury, whose bala is always 60), is the same, i.e., 30 Virupas. Also note the formula Nata Bala+ Unnata Bala = 60 virupas The fluctuation of the Natonnata bala for the planets can be seen as follows: Diurnal Planet Nocturnal Planet Sunrise 30 30 Noon 60 00 Sunset 30 30 Midnite 00 60 3.2 Paksha Bal Paksha can be loosely translated as a fortnite. However in Jyotish term, Paksha is the duration between conjunction and opposition of the Luminaries. The duration from Conjunction to Opposition is the time when the Phase of Moon increase and is termed as Waxing Moon, which in Jyotish parlance known as the Sukla Paksha. Whereas the duration from opposition to conjunction, the phase of Moon decreases and is termed as Waning Moon, which in Jyotish Parlance known as Krsna Paksha. The Benefics are stronger in the Sukla Paksha and the Malefics are stronger in the Krsna Paksha. This forms the basis for calculation of the paksha bala. The benefics are Jupiter, Venus, well associate Mercury, whereas the malefics are Sun, Mars and Saturn. The paksha bala of the Moon is 2 rupas (120 virupas) at the end time of Full Moon and New Moon. The

Paksha bala of the Moon goes down to 60 virupas, during the middle of the pakshas. Find the angular distance between Sun and Moon. If the angular duration exceeds 180 degrees, deduct the same from 360. The degrees so obtained when divided by 3, which will indicate the Paksha Bala of each of the benefic Grahas. The Paksh Bal of benefic should be deducted from 60, which will go to each malefic, as Paksh Bal. 3.3 Tribhaga Bala Tribhaga means three parts. This strength has gained its name from the fact that the day and night are divided into three parts each. The Planets which gain 1 virupa of strength during different part of a days is a as follows: Mercury- First 1/3 part of day Sun- Middle 1/3 part of day Saturn- Last 1/3 part of day Moon- First 1/3 part of Night Venus- Middle 1/3 part of Night Mars- Last 1/3 part of Night Jupiter gets this Bal at all times. 3.4 Varsha (Abda) - Maasa- Dina- Hora Bal Varsha-Maasa-Dina-Hora Bal. 15, 30, 45 and 60 Virupas are in order given to Varsh Lord, Maas Lord, Dina Lord and Hora Lord. 3.4.1 Varsha Bala: The Varsha mentioned here is the solar year or the samvatsara, which commences when the Sun moves to the first sign on the zodiac, Mesha. This is the weekday lord of the day in which the Sun has transited to Mesha. If Sun has moved after 00:00 hrs of civil calendar, the previous weekday has to be taken. 3.4.2 Maasa Bala: Like Varsha Lord, each saurya masa (Solar Month) commences when the Sun transits each sign of the zodiac. Take the weekday lord on which Sun has moved to a new sign as the lord of the Masa. If Sun has moved after 00:00 hrs of civil calendar, the previous weekday has to be taken. 3.4.3 Dina Bala: Dina is weekday. The lord of the weekday is the lord of the day. 3.4.4 Hora Bala: Hora means planetary hour. Each day from sunrise to next sunrise is divided into 24 equal parts of one hour. These Horas are ruled by the 7 Grahas from Sun to Saturn. The first Hora of the day is ruled by the Lord of the week day. The 2nd one is ruled by the Lord of the 6th week day, counted from the first ruler. The 3rd Hora is ruled by the Lord of the 6th week day, counted from the 2nd Hora Lord. Similarly it proceeds in the

same manner, till the first Hora of the next day is taken over by the Lord of that day himself. At a particular time, the lord of a particular hora gets the Hora bala of 60 Virupas. From the strength of the Varsa, Maasa, Dina and Hora lord, we can see that Hora lord gets the maximum strength, i.e., 60 Virupas, highlighting the importance of the hora lord over the other lords at any time. 3.5 Ayan Bala The Earth's equitorial plane when projected to the celestial spehere (a hypothetical sphere which has shows the visible stars and planets), is known as the celestial equator. The planets which we see, can be above, below or placed on the celestial equator at any point of time. The angle which they make with respect to the plane of celestial equator measured from center of earth is called the declination or Kranti. The Declination of Sun is maximum, i.e., 23°27‘ during the solstices where the Sunrises either on Tropic of Cancer or Capricorn, whereas during the equinoxes, the declination becomes zero. The calculation of the ayana bala is complecated, however the same can be accomplished using a simple formula: Ayan Bal = 60*(23°27‘ ± Kranti)/(46°54‘) = (23°27‘± Kranti)*1.2793. Now a days with the advent of computers, things have become easier for the Jyotishis. When Moon or Saturn have southern Kranti (placed below the equitorial plane) or, when Sun, Mars, Jupiter, or Venus have northern Kranti (Placed above the equitorial plane), take plus and otherwise minus. As far as Merucry is concerned, it is always plus. Krantis can be ascertained from a standard modern ephemeris. Sun's Ayana Bal is again multiplied by 2 whereas for others the product arrived in Virupas is considered as it is. 3.6. Yudhdh Bala When two planets are placed inside each other's orbs of influence, they are supposed to be in war or yuddha. Should there be a war between the planets, the difference between the Shad Balas of the two should be added to the victor‘s Shad Bal and deducted from the Shad Bal of the vanquished.

4. DIK BALA The planets gains full Dikbala in the following houses: 1st (Lagna Bhava) - Jupiter and Mercury (Ethery and Earthy element) 10th (Karma Bhava) - Sun and Mars (Fiery element) 4th (Sukha Bhava) - Venus and Moon (Watery element)

7th (Jaya Bhava ) - Saturn (Airy element) When the planets are placed away from the bhava where they get the full dik bala, there strength is proportionately reduced. The maximum strength attained here is 60 virupa or 1 rupa. To compute the dikbala find the angular distance of the planet and the 7th of bhava where they get the full dik bala. If the angular distance is more than 180 then, subtract it from 360. The result when divided by 3, gives the dikbala of the planets. The longitude of the bhava is same as the Lagna cusp as per the equal house distribution. 5. NAISARGIKA BALA Naturally the planets are stronger in the order of Saturn, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Moon and Sun in the ascending order. There natural strength is computed by dividing one Rupa by 7 and multiply the resultant product by 1 to 7 separately to obtain the strength of Saturn, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Moon and Sun respectively. This happens to be Planet In virupas In rupas Sun Moon Mars

60.00 1.00 51.43 17.14

Mercury 25.70 Jupiter

34.28

0.86 0.29 0.43 0.57

Venus

42.85

0.71

Saturn

08.57

0.14

6. DRIG BALA Drig is derived from Dris, which is the root of the verb "to see". So this strength is gained by the virtue of the aspect (Graha Drsti) of different planets on a planet. The aspect of benefics are considered to be strength and the aspect of malefics are considered to be weaknesses. For calculation of this strength, the partial aspects are also taken into consideration. The aspects of planets are given hereunder 7th- All planet aspect with full sight 4th/8th- Mars aspects with full sight while others aspect with 3/4th of their sight 5th/ 9th- Jupiter aspect with full sight and others aspect with 2/4th of their sight 3rd/ 10th- Saturn aspect with full sight and others aspect with 1/4th of their sight

From the drik balas of a planet we can judge what is the strength of aspects of the benefics and malefics on it and their combined influences. Aspect of benefics promote the house owned by the planet, by rendering the lord strong. It also enhances the house of which the said planet is a karaka. The calculation is cumbursome and shall be given in subsequent article. This might be of some academic interest.

7. CHESTA BALA Chesta means to move or to try. This strenth is attained by the planets, excluding the lumeries by the the virtue of their kind of movement. For Sun, the Ayana Bala becomes its chesta Bala, whereas for Moon, the Paksha Bala becomes the chesta Bala. For other planets, eight kinds of motions are attributed to they. These are: • Vakra (retrogression) • Anuvakra (entering the previous sign in retrograde motion) • Vikal (devoid of motion) • Mand (somewhat slower motion than usual) • Mandatar (slower than the previous) • Sama (neither fast nor slow) • Char (faster than Sama) • Atichar (entering next sign in accelerated motion) The strengths, allotted due to such 8 motions are 60, 30, 15, 30, 15, 7.5, 45 and 30 virupas.

8. OTHER CONSIDERATRIONS: 8.1 Shad Bal requirements: 390, 360, 300, 420, 390, 330 and 300 Virupas are the Shad Bal Pindas, needed for Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn etc. to be considered strong. If the strength exceeds the above-mentioned values, the Grah is deemed to be very strong. A strong graha shall protect its houses and karakakatva and is more capable of giving its results. However, the nature of the results shall be influenced by the ownership, placements and the yogas the planet involved in. However, it is important to know what is the strength of each of the elements of the shadbala, to know the exact nature of the result 8.2 Requirement of strength of individual elements of Shadbala Jupiter, Mercury and Sun are strong, if each of their Sthana Bala, Dig Bala, Kaala Bala, Cheshta Bala and Ayana Bala are, respectively, 165, 35, 50, 112 and 30 Virupas. The same

required for Moon and Venus are 133, 50, 30, 100 and 40. For Mars and Saturn these are 96, 30, 40, 67 and 20. 9. USE OF SHADBALA The individual elements of the shadbala show different aspects in our life. They are as follows: 1. Sthana Bala: This planet is the giver of position and status. This also shows which positions are most auspicious for us and where shall we be most comfortable. 2. Dig Bala: This shows the direction which shall be good for us for growth in the career or self development. 3. Kaala Bala: This shows which time is best suitable for us for undertaking an activity. 4. Cheshta Bala: This shows what drives us, our inherent desires and purpose of our struggle in this life. 5. Naisargika Bala: This is of lesser consquence as this remains constant all through out. This is to be used in conjunction with other strengths. This indicate which planets are naturally more able to dictate their results. 6. Drik Bala: This shows which planet shall be favourable all through out in the life of native as this is based on the aspect of benefics on the planet. 10. CONCLUSION This is still a nacent area and require more researches to find out the exact use of each of the elements of the shadbala, rather than using the total values of the shadbala for analysing the dasas. We must understand that, each point of time is influenced by one or other planets with varying extents and we can judge these subtle influences, by analysing which planets are stronger at which point of time. One good use I found with these balas is find the directional influences. For illustration, at this point of time while I am writing this article, Sun is having highest kala bala and highest chesta bala. In my rasi chart, Sun is the 9th lord placed in the 9th house with 10th lord, where as in the siddhamsa it is placed in the 12th house being the 6th lord. Chesta bala shows what are my desires or what am I trying to do at this point of time. Sun being the 9th lord shows teaching (with AK Mars shows that the desire is very strong); in the siddhamsa, being the 6th lord in the 12th, it shows the attitude of service (6th) without any motivation to gain (12th). In the dasamsa it is placed in the 8th house being the 6th lord and I am here sitting, without going to my office, writing this mail. The kala bala is also highest that of Sun, shows that I should be doing Sun's activity at this point of time. As Sun also shows that chesta as mentioned above, I am able to do something which I crave for. When I go further, I see that more strength (Kaala bala) is coming from the Ayana Bala, showing that, this is also helping me achieving the direction (Ayana) of my life. If the strength was due to Hora Bala, then I would have done

something, which was directed by my environment and circumstances, like sitting in a Jyotish class or in a conference. What I have written, is only the tip of the iceberg, just hinting, how much is there below the water, unexplored. So lets explore the potencies of this beautiful scheme of strength given by Maharishi Parasara Saturday, July 31, 2004

Effect of Ascendant I: General Principles & Aries Lagna INTRODUCTION The ascendant is the sign which rises in the eastern horizon at the time of birth of a person. This is one of the most influential houses in the horoscope along with the 10th house, the house of karma, which defines the purpose of our birth. While Lagna signify all the resources with which we are sent in this world, the 10th house signify the way we utilize them. Hence the ascendant or the Lagna Bhava defines our personality, may it be the physical feature, or the intelligence or our attitude. However, while studying the influence on the Lagna, one needs to consider the influence on two more lagans, the Surya Lagna (the sun sign) and the Chandra Lagna (the Moon sign). This is because; Sun represents our soul, whereas Moon represents our Mind. Since we are the product of Soul, Mind and Intelligence, we need to consider all the three, while enumerating various influences on our personality. For this reason, these three form the tripod of our life. Adding to its importance, various classics recommend seeing both Lagna and Moon for the physical features, the heart and mind; and Lagna and Sun for the personality/ nature of the person. Here we shall study the influence of various Ascendants on the physical features as well as personality of the person. Though various authors have given the effect of various ascendants on the native, this article strives to take a approach of deriving the same using broad principles. Although the principles can not be exhaustive, they can serve as broad guidelines, which shall help us delineating the effects. PHYSICAL FEATURES Principle I: The Tattva of the sign shall influence the physical features. The effect of various Tattva on the physical features is as follows: Fire: Robust physique and strong spine. Earth: Stout and muscular Air: Thin and Emaciated Water: Plump and soft muscles with accumulated fat

Principle II: The Lord of the sign shall also influence. The physical characteristics of the planets are given in the BPHS (Ch. 3), which is as follows:

raktashyaamo divaadhIsho gauragaatro nishaakarah naatyuchchaangaH kujo rakto duurvaashyaamo budhastathaa 16 gauragaatro gururgnyeyah shukrah shyaavastathaiva cha krishhNadeho raveH putro gneyate dvijasattama 17 The slokas mentioned above gives the complexion ruled by different planets. Persons born with different Lagna/ Moon sign shall have different complexion based on the following: § Sun- Dark red complexion § Moon- Fair complexion § Mars- Reddish complexion, short stature § Mercury- Excellent skin and brownish complexion (like dry grass) § Jupiter- Fair complexion with golden yellow tinge § Venus- Dark complexion § Saturn- Black complexion (very dark) The color or complexion is a very relative concept and varies based on race, geographical area etc. So one must take ample caution in judging the complexion of a person belonging to a certain a certain race and geographical area. Further Maharishi Parashara, describes the nature of the planets in the following stanzas: jiivasuuryendravah sattvam budhashukrau rajastathaa suuryaputrabharaaputrau tamahprakrtikau dvija 22 madhupingaladrksuuryashchaturasrah shuchirdvija pittaprakrtiko dhiimaanh pumaanalpakacho dvija 23 bahuvaatakaphah praagyashchandro brttatanurdvija shubhadrnhmadhuvaakyashcha chanchalo madanaaurah 24 krooro raktexano bhaumashchapalodaaramoortikah pittaprakrtikah krodhi krshamadhyatanurdvija 25 vapuhshreshhthah shlishhtavaakcha hyatihaasyaruchirbudhah pittavaanh kaphavaanh vipra maarutaprakrtistathaa 26

brhadgaatro gurushchaiva pingalo moorddhajexane kaphaprakrtiko dhimaan sarvashaastravishaaradah 27 sukhi kaantavapu shreshhthah sulochano bhrgoh sutah kaavyakartaa kaphaadhikyo anilaatmaa vakramoordhajah 28 krshdiirghatanuh shaurih pingadrshhtyanilaatmakah sthooladanto alasah panguh khararomakacho dvija 29 dhumrakaro niilatanurvanastho api bhayankarah vaataprakrtiko dhiimaan svarbhaanustatsamah shikhii 30

§ The Guna of the planets: o Sattvik: The Sun, the Moon and Jupiter. This represents knowledge, wisdom, philanthropy etc. o Rajasik: Venus and Mercury. This represents passion and drive. o Tamasik: Mars and Saturn: This represent ignorance. § Characteristics of Planets § Sun o Has honey-coloured, golden Brown or Tawny eyes (madhu pingala drk) o Has Sqarish Face (Chaturasrah) o Has bilious temeperament (pitta prakrti) o Is intelligent (Dhiman) o Has limited hair (Puman alpaka) § Moon o Is extremely windy and phlegmatic (bahu vata kapha) o Is Learned (Pragnya) o Has round face (Brtta) o Has good looking eyes (Subha Drk) o Has sweet speech (Madhu vakya) o Fickle-minded (Chanchal) o Is Lascivious/ eager to associate with opposite sex (Madana Aturah) § Mars o Has fierce and blood-red eyes (krura/ raktetasana) o Unsteady or wavering (chapala) o Has bilious temperament (pitta prakrti)

o Is angry (Krodhi) o Has thin waist and physique (Krsah Madhya Tanu) § Mercury o Is admirable (vapush) o Is splendid and beautiful (Strestha) o Has beautiful skin/ skin without blemishes (shlishtvak) o Is fond of humor (hasya ruchi) o He has a mix of all the three humours, i.e., bilious, phlegmatic and windy § Jupiter o Has a big body (Brhat Gatra) o Has Tawny hair and eyes (Pingala murdhajeksane) o Is phlegmatic (kapha prakrti) o Is Intelligent (Dhiman) o Is expert in all Shastras (Sarva shastra visharada) § Venus o Is charming (sukhi kanta) o Splendorous physique (vapusshreshta) o Has beautiful eyes (sulochana) o Is poetic (kavya karta) o Is Exceedingly phlegmatic (Kapha adhikya) o Is also windy (Anilaatma) o Has curly hair (vakra murdhaja) § Saturn o Has an emaciated and long physique (Krsha Dirgha Tanu) o Has tawny eyes (Pingala Drsti) o Is of windy in temperament (anilaatmakah) o Has protruding teeth (sthula danta) o Is lazy (alasa) o Is Lame (Pangu) o Has coarse hair over the body (khara roma) § Nodes o Rahu has smoky appearance (Dhumra akara) o Has bluish body (Nila tanu) o He resides in forests (Vanastha) o He is horrifying (Bhayankarah) o He is of windy temperament (vata prakrti)

o He is intelligent (Dhiman) o Ketu is akin to Rahu Principle III: Along with the Lagna and Moon sign, the Navamsa needs to checked for better understanding of the physical attributes of person. Various texts like Nasta Jataka, Saravali etc. has given the characteristics of people born with different Navamsa and need to be studied. In my opinion, the Lagna has more say over the facial features; Moon has its say on the physique (body) and the Navamsa Lagna over the complexion of the native. However, this is not conclusive; the readers might check different combinations and form their own conclusion. It is cumbersome to remember the effect all the 108 Navamsas on the physical features and we must find a common thread among the Navamsas for understanding. Prithuyasha in his monumental classic Horasara has given few dictums, which make this easier. Principle IV: For Further Finer analysis, one must find the effect of birth in different Hora and Drekkana. This can be studied from classics like Saravali and is not included in the scope of this article. NATURE OF ASCENDANT Though the persons in this world cannot be classified under 12 categories, there is however some pronounced similarities between persons born with a particular Lagna. For one, who is a keen observer, these underline similarities in the way people born under a particular ascendant would tend to surprise him. This effort to classify humans into categories based on the underline similarities is not unique to Jyotish and is a common phenomenon in Human Psychology. Though the placements of planets in the horoscope shall modify the horoscope quite considerably, this however, does not diminish the importance of studying the nature of people born under different ascendant as this forms the basis for the further analysis of a horoscope. Although many authors both classical and modern, have given the results of ascendants, my effort is more towards finding some consistent principles which would eradicate the necessity of mugging up the same. Principle I: The Nature of a person shall predominantly defined by the planet lording the ascendant and also the trines. Principle II: The lordship of the Ascendant shall get modified based on the nature of the trinal signs and the relationship of different planets with these trines. For illustration, if Pisces falls in trine, the native becomes platonic in love affairs as Venus

attains exaltation there. They also abhor formal learning and believing in attaining wisdom, since Mercury gets debilitated there. These are some of the significations of Scorpio/ Pisces or Cancer Lagna. We shall see these in more details in subsequent section. Principle III: The attitude of the native towards various aspects of life can be judged from the lordship of the houses, governing the said aspect and the relationship between the sign and the karaka governing the said house.

For illustration, Aquarians are the bravest of all others, since, the 3rd from Aquarius is lorded by Mars (karaka of war) and Sun gets exalted there and the sign itself is a fiery sign, showing the strong influence of Agni (fire) on the third house and the resultant courage. Principle IV: The progression of the zodiac represents the progression of human life through different stages from childhood to old age. Like different age groups can be identified by peculiar characteristics peculiar to that group; people ruled by different zodiacal signs can be identified with such characteristics, which gain prominence in a particular age group. For example, Arians are more headstrong and determined like a small child, whereas Pisceans are like old wise men. Principle V: The symbols assigned to different signs of the zodiac have their own meaning. They represent the characteristics that are found the persons ruled by that signs. Hence it is important to study the symbols seriously, to know the nature of the persons ruled by it. For example, a Scorpion looks very calm and quite from outside, however truly it is not, it might be scheming from inside and find the opportune moment to attack its prey with its sting and paralyze it completely. Hence these characteristics would be predominant in Scorpio ascendants i.e., they might calmer from outside, however, never dare to mess up with these persons. CHARACTERISTICS OF ASCENDANTS The following section describes the physical features as well as the nature of person born in a particular ascendant. Though one cannot literally apply this, this however, forms the basis for interpretation of the nature of persons born in an ascendant. With practice, one can find out the ascendant of a person by interacting with him/ her. One must not over-emphasize the effect as mentioned here under on the nature and physical characteristics of a person, since it gets blended with the effect of other planets on the nature as well as the Navamsa, Hora and Drekkana Lagna and planets placed there in. This is an effort to present the effect

of ascendant based on sound principles, which alleviate the need to remembering them without understanding.

I. ARIES PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Middle stature Dry and lean body Powerful and muscular limbs Triangular face Dark and bushy eyebrows Long neck Dark or reddish complexion (the second half is darker) Rough, wiry and curly hair Broad shoulders NATURE Energetic, Impulsive and Enthusiastic: Aries is the first signs of the zodiac and thus full of creative energy. It is a fiery sign and hence the qualities of fire namely energy, initiative, independence and dominance shall be predominant in their nature. Since this the first sign of the zodiac, the energy they have is that of a newly born and they shall be they go by impulse rather than reason in doing things. Their impulsive nature makes them prone to accidents of various kinds from physical, psychological to other aspects of life such as career etc. They are enthusiastic and their enthusiasm is expressed in form of knowing things around them and get involved in their surroundings. Courageous: Since Mars is the god of war or in the royal family, he is the commander in chief, the predominant quality of Mars namely courage is in abundance in the natives ruled by this sign. However, since the natural age of this sign is that of infant, they shall lack tact and diplomacy in using their courage. Hence, sometimes, their nature to display courage can take them to situations, they might find difficult to escape and they would seek external help for rescue. Outspoken: The abundance of energy and lack of control on their behavior, make them prone to poke their nose each and everything around them. Similarly they do not exercise any restraints on their speech, which amounts their being over spoken. Many times they regret later of speaking something, which they should not have. Enterprising: The influence of the planets Mars and Sun who gets exalted in this sign, gives them lots of enterprise. They would get involve in each and everything around them and take initiative in almost everything. However, since lack of maturity, many times those

initiatives can be detrimental to their self. Prompt to react: They reflexes are pretty strong and they reach very fast to the happening around them. However, sometimes they lack the ability of judgment, before they react to certain things. They must learn to restrain them self in taking quick action in certain circumstances. Though it might be their one of the strong point, not to waste much time dilly- dallying and take prompt action; they must use their rational ability to judge the matter before getting involved, if the activity involve some risks. Rational decision-making: Since Mars governs our rational faculty; the nativities of this signs shall have this in abundance. However, what would be lacking is the ability to synthesize things based on past learning and wisdom, merited by Jupiter. Since Sagittarius is placed in the trine to this sign, they have the potential to learn from their past mistakes and incorporate those learning in their decision making. Aggressive and hot-tempered: The quality of Mars is Tamasik (preponderance of negative qualities of nature). Even though both Sun and Mars are fiery, the former is Sattvik (preponderance of positive qualities of nature) and rules magnanimity and generosity; the latter rules aggression and violence. The hot-temper is a natural attribute of fire, however it would be more predominant in Mars, it being a Tamasik planet. Self-reliant and independent: Self reliance and Independence are the natural gift to all the fiery sign. However there is a difference between the signs governed by the Mars (Aries), Sun (Leo) and Jupiter (Sagittarius). Since the latter signs are more matured than the former ones, the wisdom progressively increases from Mars to Sagittarius. This makes the Arians to be independent out of intolerance towards others restriction and intervention in their activities. However Leos display independence out of their nature to wield authority whereas Sagittarians shows independence out of their quality of being wise (and not require support of others). Ambitious: Ambition is the natural quality of the human being and it is their constant struggle to make their mark in the society in which they leave. However more and more one matures, they find the futility in having ambition to achieve something great, since it gets metamorphosised into ambition of leading a meaningful life. Since Aries represents the first stage of human maturity, it shows that persons ruled by this sign shall constantly involve in making their mark in the society and struggle constantly to achieve something extraordinary. They ambition is supported by their enterprising and independent qualities. Self- Confident: Self confidence is given by the lord of the sign and also the planet which gets exalted in that sign, Sun. A natural question would be why Sun‘s qualities would be so predominant in this sign, when we are seeing a sign ruled by Mars. However, one must

understand that Mars should have all the qualities for the Sun to get the feeling of achievement when placed there. This is one of the biggest assets of the persons ruled by Aries. Emotional: Emotional maturity also comes out of age. Since this sign is ruled by Mars, one would think twice as to how Mars rules emotion. The doubt is valid to certain extent as Arians would rarely show the signs of emotion, however, deep down inside them, they have a heart of a child, which gets quite emotional at times. Such person, if ignore their emotions might suffer sudden emotional breakdown. Hence, persons of this sign needs to be more introspective towards their feelings and emotions. Generous and liberal: One of the greatest assets of the fiery signs is generosity and broad outlook. Since they have a fiery inside, they have a burning desire to remove the darkness in others life. If all other planets are well placed, they generously donate their possessions without many qualms. Their broad mindedness makes them liberal in their judgment of people and surroundings. Ascribe to groups: Since their emotional maturity is still at an evolving stage, even though they look independent in their actions and outlook, they need external support. To achieve that they readily ascribe to groups and make friends to get the emotional support. They also need appreciation from others for their actions, for them to feel contented. However, they would always try to dominate others in a group to make their presence felt. Determination and force of character: They have a strong will power and determination and they are committed to what they say and promised. They are strict with themselves and try achieving that what they are looking for. Coupled with the ambition that they have they can rise high in life. Because of their commitment to their words, they are liked by all. Coupled with the sparkle in their eyes and a charming nature, that of a small child, make them dearer to many. Like all fiery signs, they like socializing and they get a lot of comfort with other company. Unconventional: Since their represent the maturity at the beginning of creation, they have the attitude to understand and discover the things which are around them on their own. They shall not be satisfied with the existing answers to the puzzles around them and it would be their constant struggle to understand everything on their own (just like a child likes to burn his fingers to understand that fire can burn). This might many times amount to re-inventing the wheel. This makes these people, naturally skeptical to the ideologies and beliefs around them and their thrust of gaining understanding the surroundings around them can only be quenched, if they get rational and scientific answers to their curiosities. Hence scientific temper is naturally born with them and they shall not blindly believe in anything. Their motive can be summarized in the line ―try it and then believe it‖

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Analysis of Bhava VII- Planets in the Third House INTRODUCTION Third house is a upachaya or a house of growth. Any planets in this house as reckoned from the Lagna, cause the growth of the Lagna bhava. However, the ways in which a planet shall help in growth of the Lagna shall be dependent on their own nature. Being the bhava of courage, malefics in this bhava gives courage, their affliction can cause lack of siblings or trouble to siblings. Benefics in such place may cause lack of courage or cowerdice, but is good for the health and affairs of siblings. This is also the house of skills and dexterity. Planets in this house make the person skillful in the areas ruled by the planets. Thus planets like Moon or Venus can make a person artist, however the genius and creativity is only ruled by the fifth house. Being the 7th house from the 9th house, planets in this bhava also aspect the ninth house of fortune. Hence, Malefics placed here give troubles with fortune, more so if afflicted and benefics give rise in fortune. Being the 9th house from 7th house of relationship, it shows the dharma in the relationships and hence it also the house of morality. Affliction to this house also makes a person low in morality and principles. From the Argala perspective, planets in the 3rd house shall have dharnargala on the 2nd house, labhargala on the 5th house and sukhargala on the 12th house. Thus courage and initiative actively influences the wealth one accumulates, the knowledge one gathers and the expenditure one involves in. If benefics or the karka or the friends of the karaka of 2nd/ 5th/ 12th are placed in the 3rd house, the significations of these houses shall enhance, otherwise suffer due to significations of 3rd house. THE SUN Favourable Valorous; Famous; Wealthy; Happy; Have a good and eventful life; Intelligent; Generous; Good to friends; Forgiving nature; Patient; Devoid of illnesses; Handsome; Liked by women; Respected; Honourable; Conquer enemies; Go to pilgrimages; Philantropic; Virtuous; Endowed with material comforts; Fortunate; Aquire comforts due to grace of ruler; Prosperity of brother; growth of family. Unfavourable Devoid of siblings; Cruel Deed; Inimical towards his relations; Ear troubles; Destruction of family THE MOON

Favourable Prosperity and well being of brothers; more sisters; Healthy; Strong & Courageous; Religious; Good in Literature; Enjoys material pleasures; Dependent on friends; Dependent on relations & Friends; Fond of Traveling Unfavourable Suffer Rheumatism; Autocratic/ Cruel and Miser MARS Favourable Financial gains; Brothers long lived (Mars under benefic influences); Patience; Valorous/ Courageous; Unconquerable; Generous; Meritorious; Honoured by the ruler/ govt.; Happy; Independent/ self-confident; Healthy and Famous; Self made person Unfavourable No younger siblings; Wife of questionable character; Association with prostitutes (association with nodes); Inimical to siblings or Loss of younger siblings; Devoid of good living place; Suffer tuberculosis / consumption MERCURY Favourable Many siblings; Happy; Posses landed property; Acquire wealth; High morals; Independent; Good natured; Virtuous; Tolerant; Long life (when third lord is strong); Long life to brothers; Inclination towards trade and business; Courageous; Clever; Detached from worldly affairs; Dependence of younger siblings on the native. Unfavourable Suffering in life; Suffer throat diseases; Timidity (weak third lord); Consummate rogue; Devoid of friends; Unstable mind JUPITER Favourable: Big family; Many siblings; Religious; ; Detest materialism/ belief in simple living; Clever; Determined; Fond of Travelling; Brothers achieve high position; Fortunate but cannot earn as much as he desires; Get national honour or recognition Unfavourable: Stingy/ Miser; Impatient; Idiotic; Suffer poverty; Suffer from Acidity / Inflammation; Sinful; Malicious nature; Humiliated in public; Dominated by wife; Ungrateful; Not a friend of anybody; Worried; Devoid of courage VENUS

Favourable Tolerant; Many siblings (mostly sisters); Determined; Wealthy and Happy Unfavourable Weaker constitution; Miser; Not liked by people; Devoid of happiness / wealth; Wife dominates over the native; Devoid of courage; Devoid of enthusiasm; Less fortunate; Attracted towards women; Lose morals and involve in lowly acts; Unhappy regarding children; Dependent on others SATURN Favourable Many siblings; Intelligent; Courageous/ Great strength; Determination; Natural leader; Holding administrative positions; Generous (even treat his enemies well); Patient/ persistent; Happy married life; Charitable; Ambitious; Good orator Unfavourable Loss of brothers/ Unhappy on account of brothers; Earn by questionable means; Lazy; Unhappy; M Sunday, August 29, 2004

Analysis of Bhava VI- Planets in the Second House INTRODUCTION The 2nd house is primarily for Accumilated wealth (karaka Jupiter); accumulated wealth (karaka Moon) and Application of knowledge (since this is tenth from fifth house); Speech (karaka Mercury); Eyes (karaka Sun) or Face (Karaka Sun) Malefics placed in this house adversely affect these significations. Checking the argala perspective, planets placed in the 2nd house would have argala on the Lagna bhava (dharnargala); Fourth house (Labhargala) and Eleventh house (sukhargala). Malefics placed in this house affect the significations of these houses adversely, while benefics placed in second house, enhance the said houses. SUN: Favourable Healthy; Immensely Wealthy; Aquire wealth due to the grace of ruler/ govt.; Learned in shastras; Wise; Good eye sight; Good reputation/ fame Unfavourable Egoistis; Devoid of wealth; Loss of wealth due to wrath of Government; Diseases in Face/ Mouth; Eye diseases; Lack of Intelligence; Devoid of knowledge of shastras; Ill health; Domestic disharmony (conflict with kith and kins on account of spouse); Stammer

(association with Mercury and the 2nd lord is weak); Trouble to Children.

THE MOON Favourable Handsome; Glorious; Wealthy; Complacent; Knowlegeable; Large family; Attached to the family; Soft spoken; Endowed with material comforts. Unfavourable Speech troubles; Passionate; Stupid and Uneducated. MARS Favourable Gain wealth; Well educated; Good eye sight and Defeat his enemies. Unfavourable Lack of education; Eye troubles such as cataract, defective eyesight or night blindness; Eat stale food; Ugly face; Speech defects; In company of mean people; Stupid and Miser. MERCURY Favourable Many children; Talkative; Educated; Well versed in shastras; Determined; Contented; Wealthy; Virtuous; Distinction in academic pursuits; Financial gains; Proficient in Mathematics (aspected by Jupiter); Poetic; Intelligent; Soft spoken; Fond of good food and drinks; Famous; Highly moral; Orator; Generous; Fond of luxurious living; Unfavourable Uneducated; Suffer from windy troubles;

JUPITER Favourable Handsome; Intelligent; Eloquent; Sweet tongued; Soothsayer (Whatever he says comes true); Prosperous; Wealthy; Fond of good food; Fond of luxuries; Charitable; Fond of poetry; Well versed in administrative matters Unfavourable Difficulties in education; Have thieving inclination; Liar and vulgar speech; Drunkard; Immoral; Destroyer of family; Relations with other‘s wives; Childless; Talkative; Difficulties in accumulate wealth

VENUS Favourable Attractive eyes; Wealthy; Prosperous family; Get good food; Humble nature; Kind hearted; Helpful to others; Eloquent/ sweet tongued/ Humble in speech; Wealthy; Poetic; Enjoy good food/ drinks; Glorious; Enjoy luxuries; Enjoy company of women; Intelligent; Handsome/ decently dressed Unfavourable Eye troubles (lord weak/ afflicted); Night blindness (associate with Moon) SATURN Favourable In charge of a religious institution; Earn in foreign land /becomes wealthy in foreign land Unfavourable Suffer poverty/ Deprived of wealth by the king; Remarriage; Possess no lands; Suffer eye troubles; Suffer diseases in face; Ugly in appearance; Harsh speech; Detaches himself from the family to move to foreign land RAHU Rahu is inimical to the Karaka of the house Jupiter (wealth) or Family and being a malefic can cause distress in these areas. Favourable: Financially successful in the business related to fish, meat or restaurant; Harsh tongue/ shocking speech; Diplomatic speech. Unfavourable: Thieving habits; Low sinful deeds KETU Favourable: The native is inclined towards arts and literature; Sweet tongued Unfavourable: Troubles to eyes and throat Sunday, August 29, 2004

Analysis of a Bhava V- Planets in First house INTRODUCTION

This section shall enumerate the different effects of all the planets in different houses. The effects of all the planets shall be divided into two distinct categories namely the favourable effect, the unfavourable effects: A planet gives favourable results if it is placed with strength viz., placement in exaltation, Moola trikona, own house or natural friend‘s house if is under the influence of natural benefics Jupiter, Mercury, Venus or Moon. A planet gives unfavourable results if it is weak by placement viz., placement in debilitation or enemies house. if it is under the influence of natural malefics Saturn, Rahu, Mars, Sun or Ketu. The relations signified by a house suffer, if the house is placed with malefics (afflicted) and the lord of the house is weakly placed as well. If benefic aspects such house, the suffering is either nullified or minimised to great extent. The influence on the lord of the the bhava also shows the effect on the native‘s mental makeup towards relations signified by that house. Thus if the 3rd lord is afflicted, the the native might not go well with brothers. The different relations governed by the houses are: Lagna- Self Second- Family as a whole Third- Siblings in general and younger siblings in particular Fourth- Mother Fifth- Children; Secret friends Sixth- Enemies, maternal uncles Seventh- Spouse EighthNinth- Father TenthEleventh- Friends, Paternal uncle Twelfth- Secret enemies The natural benefics (Jupiter, Mercury, Moon & Venus) are good for the health and longivity of the relations and natural malefics (Saturn, Mars, Sun, Rahu & Ketu) cause health troubles and reduction in longevity and health. In the the third house malefics give lesser siblings and in the fifth house it gives difficulties in birth of children and also lesser in numbers. THE LAGNA Lagna is primarily a kendra bhava and secondarily a trikona bhava and hence Parashara says that this bhava is specifically auspicious of all natives. If there is affliction to this

bhava, the whole horoscope is affected. Malefics placed here can harm the bhava, however since this is a kendra bhava, if those malefics (Mars or Saturn) are placed in own house or exaltation, they constitute two mahapurusha yoga namely Ruchaka and Sasa Mahapurusha yoga. When such mahapurusha yoga occurs, the planet doesnot harm the bhava and instead promote the bhava. The influence of the planets on the physical features and nature, while placed on the Lagna can be seen from the characteristics of the planets, which are as follows: § Sun o Has honey-coloured, golden Brown or Tawny eyes (madhu pingala drk) o Has Sqarish Face (Chaturasrah) o Has bilious temeperament (pitta prakrti) o Is intelligent (Dhiman) o Has limited hair (Puman alpaka) § Moon o Is extremely windy and phlegmatic (bahu vata kapha) o Is Learned (Pragnya) o Has round face (Brtta) o Has good looking eyes (Subha Drk) o Has sweet speech (Madhu vakya) o Fickle-minded (Chanchal) o Is Lascivious/ eager to associate with opposite sex (Madana Aturah) § Mars o Has fierce and blood-red eyes (krura/ raktetasana) o Unsteady or wavering (chapala) o Has bilious temperament (pitta prakrti) o Is angry (Krodhi) o Has thin waist and physique (Krsah Madhya Tanu) § Mercury o Is admirable (vapush) o Is splendid and beautiful (Strestha) o Has beautiful skin/ skin without blemishes (shlishtvak) o Is fond of humor (hasya ruchi) o He has a mix of all the three humours, i.e., bilious, phlegmatic and windy § Jupiter o Has a big body (Brhat Gatra) o Has Tawny hair and eyes (Pingala murdhajeksane)

o Is phlegmatic (kapha prakrti) o Is Intelligent (Dhiman) o Is expert in all Shastras (Sarva shastra visharada) § Venus o Is charming (sukhi kanta) o Splendorous physique (vapusshreshta) o Has beautiful eyes (sulochana) o Is poetic (kavya karta) o Is Exceedingly phlegmatic (Kapha adhikya) o Is also windy (Anilaatma) o Has curly hair (vakra murdhaja) § Saturn is o Has an emaciated and long physique (Krsha Dirgha Tanu) o Has tawny eyes (Pingala Drsti) o Is of windy in temperament (anilaatmakah) o Has protruding teeth (sthula danta) o Is lazy (alasa) o Is Lame (Pangu) o Has coarse hair over the body (khara roma) § Nodes o Rahu has smoky appearance (Dhumra akara) o Has bluish body (Nila tanu) o He resides in forests (Vanastha) o He is horrifying (Bhayankarah) o He is of windy temperament (vata prakrti) o He is intelligent (Dhiman) o Ketu is akin to Rahu Note: Terms inside the closed brackets are the sanskrit term taken from BPHS. Since the Lagna signify the self and the personality of the native, the influence of different planets shall influence the personality of the native too. If more planets are placed in the Lagna (or aspect it), the person would be broad minded as he would be having the attitude / personality traits bestowed by all planets. Many shastras say that such people will be a king, which in modern context mean an able leader or a natural leader. This is a Marana Karaka Sthana for Saturn and hence the natural significations of Saturn such as longevity gets severely affected. However, if they also constitute the Mahapurusha

yoga, the effect undergo transformation and the Marana Karaka avastha is cancelled. The different Karakas for this bhavas are: Sun - Soul; Health and Vitality Moon - Body Jupiter - Intelligence Saturn - Hair The effect of different planets on Lagna is based on their interaction with these different karakas. If they are friends to the Karaka, they shall enhance the significations of the karaka; otherwise they shall affect it adversely. However, it needs to be emphasised again that strong planets (exaltation, own, friendly houses) tend to give less malefic results than the weaker ones. It is also to be noted that each planet is a karaka for other houses too. If it is placed in a dusthana (6th/ 8th/ 12th) from the concerned house (karya bhava), then the native is unfortunate related to the affairs to that house. For example if Saturn is placed in the Lagna, it can curtail longevity since, it is the karaka of eighth house (longevity) and if placed in the Lagna, it would be placed in sixth house from the eighth, which happens to be a dusthana from the karya bhava. Similarly Mars is the Karaka for enemies and if placed in the Lagna, would be in the eighth (dusthana) from the sixth house, causing damage to the sixth house. Thus, this position of Mars, causes suffering to the enemies in the hands of the native (Lagna- self). One more very important thing to consider is the concept of argala. Planets in the Lagna would have argala on the 12th house, 3rd house and the 10th house. Malefics in the Lagna would have the argala on the 11th house too. Thus the planets in the Lagna shall effect the influences of these four houses also. If benefics are placed in Lagna, then it enhances, expenses on good cause, prosperity of the siblings, enhacement of reputation and fame and also income from desirable sources. Malefics placed in the Lagna gives quite opposite results. THE SUN Favourable effects Less Hair on head (baldish)/ Prominent forehead; Dignified; Sattvik Natured; Good health; Intelligent; Learned; Knowledgeable; Wise; Ambitious; Initiative; Natural leadership qualities; Commanding nature; Bilious Temperament; Hot tempered; Fierce; Less spoken; Valourous; Self contended; Famous; Wealthy; Acquire territory (Leo); Father of daughters (Virgo) Unfavourable effects Lethargic (predominance of tamasik guna); Obstinate; Cruel Hearted; Lack the forgiving attitude; Wanderer; Proud; Fluctuating wealth; Devoid of Learning; Devoid of authority;

Devoid of progeny; Blind; Subservient to Women (Pisces); Suffer from boils; Diseases in the Head; Eye defects/ diseases/ troubles/ Eye Inflammation or Cataract of eyes/ Night blindness (Leo); (Cancer); Heart disease (Capricorn); Lose his wife/ Ungrateful (Virgo). THE MOON Favourable Handsome; Happy; Strong built; Well versed in shastras; Wise; Intelligent; Clever converstationalist and Wealthy Unfavourable (weak in paksha bala along with other weaknesses) Fickle minded; Restlessness; Weak constitution; Deaf and Mute MARS Favourable Healthy; Strong constitution; Stout body; Big navel; Reddish hands; Valorous; Wealthy; Hot tempered; Honoured by the ruler/ govt.; Long life; Fond of sight seeing

Unfavourable Rarely get peace of mind; Marks of wounds or boils; Suffer many diseases during childhood; Stealing habit; Stupid; Cruel; Angry temperament; Unstable mind; Suffer from Mental troubles; Wicked disposition; Short life; Few children; Ugly appearance; Rheumatism; Eye diseases; Accidents; Injuries to Limb; Loss of wife/ Trouble to wife; Face evil consequences for his actions MERCURY Favourable Gentle; Educated; Early marriage; Devout listener of the recitation of religious scriptures; Like to travel to many places; Travel to pilgrimages; Inclined towards Mantras and Tantras; Have the power to free people from the influence of evil spirits; Soft spoken; Forgiving; Kind hearted; Gain of wealth; Distinction in academic pursuits; Good health; Golden lustre on the skin; Interested in Astrology; Happiness from brothers; Religious minded; Proficiency in Arts; Poetry, Literature, Logic, Mathematics and use of arms; Stout body/ Handsome; Knowledge of own country; Well versed in shastras; Sweet and tactful conversationalist; Long-life; Destroys the Arishta (evil effect on longevity) caused by other planets in the horoscope and Good physician, Prosperity of children; They usually don‘t suffer from any diseases. However, if they contact any disease, it will be very complicated. Unfavourable Suffer from skin diseases, bilious troubles and jaundice; Defective limb; Antagonistic towards gentlemen; Suffer from eye diseases; Inimical relations with his brothers and will

be deceitful; He will be deprived of the comforts of bed (sexual pleasures) and will be a devotee of evil Gods; Suffer the loss of sight in his left eye (association with Saturn); Expenditure on undesirable persons. JUPITER Favourable Dignified appearance/ Handsome; Good natured/ amicable; Good speaker; Learned; Well versed in shastras; Knowledge of Vedas; Many children/ Happiness from children; Happy; Long lived; Perform religious deeds; Long lived; Fearless; Tolerant; Respected; Virtuous; Charitable; Philanthropic; Go to pilgrimages; Famous; Enjoy luxuries and material pleasures Unfavourable Indulge in sinful deeds; Unstable mind; Medium span of life; Childless; Ungrateful; Full of false vanity; Forsake his near and dear; Like travelling; Inimical towards others; Miserable Jataka Parijata says in this respect - If a powerful Jupiter in his full rays is posited in a kendra (1,4,7,10), he alone wards off all aristhas just as a sincere prayer to God Mahadev destroys all sins of the devotee VENUS Favourable Handsome/ charming/ attractive; Soft-spoken; Long lived; Proficient in Mathematics; Learned in shastras; Loved by his wife; Fond of ornaments, good dresses & beauty; Liked by opposite sex; Wealthy. Unfavourable Thieving inclination; Cheat; Suffer rheumatic / phlegmatic diseases; Troubles in generative organs; Two wives (Venus own 6th/8th/12th); Fluctuating fortune; Hard hearted (lack of compassion). SATURN Unfavourable Rheumatism; Bilious complaints; Mendicant (aspected by Moon); Poor; Sickly; Unclean; Suffering from diseases in childhood; Indistinct speech; Lazy / Lethargic; Greedy; Sorrowful; Narrow minded; Conquer enemies. The native is always dissatisfied, greedy, endowed with broad vision (they can‘t see minute details) and over ambitious. They are usually jealous of others‘ improvement and as a result suffer lack of peace of mind. However, if placed in own house or exalted or when placed in Pisces or Sagittarius, the native is gets name and fame.

Favourable (only if in own house or in exaltation) Leader of his community; High status & position RAHU Favourable Conquer enemies; Successful in his endeavours with others‘ help. Rahu is Leo, Cancer or Aries Lagna is specifically beneficial. Unfavourable Physical troubles and Troubles in married life. KETU Favourable Good speaker; Successful in education (the deity of Ketu is Ganesha, who is the giver of the siddhis) Unfavourable Lean; Lacks physical felicity; Marital disharmo Sunday, August 29, 2004

Analysis of a Bhava IV- Generic Effect of Planets Favourable and unfavourable effects of planets 1. Benefics gives unfavourable results related to its significations when placed in the 3rd, 6th or 8th or 12th houses. 2. Malefics give facourable results related to its significations when placed in the 3rd, 6th or 11th houses. 3. Planet gives unfavourable results when i. Placed in Debilitation ii. Conjoined with/ aspected by malefics iii. Conjoined with/ aspected by enemies iv. Placed in Rasi Sandhi or Gandanta v. Placed in inimical sign vi. Hemmed between malefics (Papakartari) 4. Planets give favourable results when i. Placed in exaltation ii. Placed in friends house iii. Conjoined with / aspected by Benefics iv. Conjoined with/ aspected by Friends v. Hemmed between benefics (subha kartari)

5. Planets placed in Bhava Madhya is capable of giving full results whereas the result of a planet placed in bhava sandhi would be feeble. Results of Planets: Sun: Unfavourable position: Wrath of ruler, lord Shiva, father; Diseases in Heart, stomach, eyes; troubles to bones; diseases caused by Pitta; Fear from Quadrupeds and fire; Destuction of copper utensils; Decline of personal influences on others Favourable positions: Sattvik Nature; Blessings of lord Shiva, father and rulers; Acquisition of copper utensils; Increase of wealth through journeys and by trade in woolen goods, grass, gold, leather and medicines. Moon: Unfavourable position: Queen‘s anger; dissatisfaction of the mother or her illness; diseases caused by vata, pitta and impure blood; enmity with superiors or relatives; wrath of Ma Durga; loss of crops; Danger to life; ill fame Favourable position: Satisfaction to mother; Gain of money by trading in ghee, sugar, clothes; Income by chanting mantras or by breeding cattle, by marine traffic and by dealing with diamonds, through the help of women and by increase of crops and increase of fame and riches Mars: Unfavourable position: Misunderstanding with brothers, Loss of landed property and gold; Fear from fire, thieves and enemies; Wrath of god Subrahmanya and trouble from military personnel; Ailments arising out of impure blood, fever, eye diseases; Loss of utensils; Cuts and wounds caused in the body by weapons Favourable: Acquision of landed property, gold, weapons; Favour of commander in chief; Grace of lord Subrahmanya; Profit from loss of enemies; Profit from brothers and kings Mercury: Unfavourable position: Wrath of lord Vishnu; Suffering from the heir-apparent; Suffering due to abusive languages; Trouble from theives. Favourable: Acquisition of horses, gold, land; Increase in friends; Acquisition of wealth with the help of Brahmins and good advisors; Income from sculptural skills and arbitration work; Increase of Fame; Performance of religious deeds; Earning by writing or mathematics; Grace of lord Vishnu

Jupiter: Unfavourable position: Ear troubles; Sickness to children; Wrath of gods and brahmins; Enmity with wicked people Favourable: Increase of clarity of mind; Gain from religious practices, through persons well versed in recitation of Vedas and through favour of rulers; Acquisition of gold, horses and elephants; Blessings of gods and brahmins Venus: Unfavourable position: Sickness to wife or other female relations; Destruction of clothes; Decrease in general prosperity; Sorrow caused by love; Hatred towards government servants; Association with low born people; Death of cattles; Loss of silverware Favourable position: Gain of silver utensils; Fine clothes; Ornaments; Diamonds; Underground treasures; Marriage; gain of money; Increase of taste for music; Access to cattle and good food Saturn: Unfavourable position: Diseases caused by vitiation of wind and phlegm; Ignorance; Tendency to steal; Irritability; Calamities; Lazyness; Physical and Mental debility; Suffering due to sarcastic attitude of spouse, children and servants; Dislocation of limbs; Jealousy. Favourable position: Reduction of sorrow; Association with old women; Increase in servants and iron goods; Headship of a town; Acquisition of buffalows Nodes: The effects of Rahu are similar to the lord of the rasi occupied by him and of Saturn. Similarly the effects of Ketu are similar to the lord of the rasi occupied by him and of Mars. General Inauspicious effects: Death; Serious diseases; Danger to near and dear ones; Destruction of house; Fall from position; Wrath of the rulers; Unpopularity; Loss; Waste of money and land; Theft of property; Dishonour; Ill fame General auspicious effects: Good health; Royal favour; Gain of money; Friendship or increase in friends; Success in all undertaking; Mental peace; Elevation to high position; Popularity; Fame; Birth of children. Sunday, August 29, 2004

Analysis of a Bhava III- Generic effect of planets in houses Lagna: Malefics: Failure, diseases in head, sorrows, dishonour, displacement, loss of money, pains

all over the body, discomfort in all ways Benefics: General comfort, success, good health, financial prosperity, fame, promotions to higher positions Second house: Malefics: Loss of ancestral property, diseases in the face, sickness for the family members, diseases in right eye, scandals, loss of utensils. Benefics: Increase in family wealth, gains of utensils, family amity and happiness Third House: Malefics: Misunderstanding with friends and people who help them, Misfortunes to brothers, diseases in chest, neck and right ear; mental affliction, bad conduct or cowerdice. Benefic: Good conduct, courage, happiness to brothers, increase in help from others and good health Fourth House: Malefics: Distress to mother and maternal relations, loss of cattle, beds, cots, landed property and vehicles, heart trouble, general misery and discomfort due to impure water. Benefic: Vehicles, lands, cattle, beds and general prosperity and health Fifth house: Malefics: Illness/ death / danger to children, leaving of sanchita karma, mental unrest, irritable temperament, illness to native‘s advisors Benefics: Birth of children, good health, peace of mind, influence and increase of good deeds Sixth house: Malefics: Occurance of wounds or ulcer in the organ ruled by the 6th sign, fear from theives and enemies, trouble in waist and navel; obstacles in undertakings; ailment signified by the occupying planet Benefics: Enemies would be vanquished, diseases will disappear and new ones do not sprout out Seventh house: Malefics: Sickness or death or separation from the life-partner, disturbances in journey;

urninary troubles; fire hazard in spouse‘s house Benefics: Marriage, recovery of lost wealth, enjoyment and happiness, safe return of relations gone to the foreign land, building of a good house. Eighth house: Malefics: Illness to servants, obstacles in all work, diseases in anus, quarrels with all, loss of wealth due to theives/ rulers or enemies; loss of appetite; diseases, bad name Benefics: Freedom from diseases, courage, longevity, facilities to acquire new houses, building mutts etc. Ninth house: Malefics: Illness to elders, father, grandchildren; ill luck; divine wrath; disinclination to the acts of charity; gradual decline of hard earned merit; ruin of one‘s power of penance; hard heartedness Benefics: Blessings from elders and parents; mental happiness; god‘s grace; increase of fortune, inclination to do good acts; increase of tapas; philantropy; happiness from grandchildren Tenth house: Malefics: Failures in efforts; loss of reputation; loss of respect; ruin to assistants; breaks in profession; diseases in anckle; exile Benefics: Contruction of wayside inns; new roads; council halls; temples; success in all attempts; increase in reputation; increase in influence; rise in profession; acquisition of assistants Eleventh house: Malefics: Illness to elder brother and sons, ailment in the left ear and legs; gain of articles as indicated by the planet Benefics: Reduction of grief; accomplishment of desired objects, gain of fresh sources of wealth and material objects signified by the planet Twelfth house: Malefics: Squandering of money; fall from position; troubles in the feet; trouble to the left eye; falls due to carelessness and sinful actions

Benefics: Heavy expenditure for good purposes; gradual termination of sinful actions; recovery from illnesse Sunday, August 29, 2004

Analysis of a Bhava II- General Analysis The following section is taken from Prasna Margam Postures Vs. Kendras (Used in Remedies) The Lagna, the 4th, the 7th and the 10th signify the postures Waking (Chakramana), Lying/ Sleeping (Sayana), Sitting (Upaveshat), Standing (Sthiti) respectively. External and Internal Bhavas Bhavas can be considered to have two significations, viz., External and Internal. The external ones are as mentioned before, whereas the internal ones are given by Varahamihira in Brhat Jataka. This difference is very important in the horoscope analysis. One must know that there are two aspects of significations of each house; one of which shows various expect of our own self , whereas the the other aspect is more related to the environment we are in and also the relations we are with… Strengths & Weaknesses of Bhava The Bhavas which are associated with or aspected by their lords or benefics (Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Moon) are said to thrive well. Those conjoined with or aspected by malefics suffer annihilation. (26) The Bhavas which have benefics in the 2nd, 7th and the 12th or 4th and 10th from them are considered favorable. (27) The benefic nature of Bhavas is destroyed by their connection with the lords of sixth, eighth and twefth or with the natural enemies of their lords. If the bhava, or its lord or the karaka is weak, then also the bhava suffers (28) The association of a bhava or its lord with sixth, eighth or twelfth or their lords cause suffering to the bhava. The association can be of following way: The dusthana lords are placed in the bhava or aspect the bhava The dusthana lords are conjoined with or aspect the bhava lords The bhava lords occupy the dusthanas A bhava should be considered weak under the following circumstances The said bhava, its lord or its karaka is weak

The bhava is hemmed between malefics The bhava is aspected by malefics The bhava is aspected by the enemies of their lords Benefics do not associate/ aspect them Natural malefics are placed in the 4th, 8th, 12th or 5th or 9th Out of all the afflictions, if the two or three of them are present, the bhava suffers annihilation Significator (Karaka): If the different karakas are strong, then events attributed to them will be predominantly seen. If weak, then these shall exist only in name. With regard to Saturn, if he is strong, miseries and diseases decreases, however, if weak, it is felt in abundance The lords of the 9th and other favourable houses, though they may be malefics, nourish their bhava. This point has been emphasised by Varahamihira in the verse Lagnath Puthre. Benefics if strong contribute good fully, malefics if weak give their evil in full (34) A planet capable of giving rise of both good and inauspicious results, confer good results when it is strong and the the evil results when it is weak (37) A favourable planet if capable of conferring auspicious results fully, moderately according as the navamsa it occupies is vargottama, own or friendly or inimical. Similarly a malefic planet is capable of giving inauspicious results fully, moderately or feebly according to the navamsa it occupies is inimical, own, friendly or vargottama (38) If the lord and the karaka of a bhava are strong and occupy favourable houses, then the indications of the bhava will be fully experienced. On the contrary if they are weak and occupy the 6th/ 8th or 12th, the results of that bhava will be negetive or feeble (39) If the lord and karaka are strong but occupy an unfavourable position, then though the effects of the bhava may be seen, the native will not enjoy them. On the contrary, if the lord and the Karaka are weak, but occupy favourable positions, the effect will be experienced by the native, however it would be feeble (40) If the two, the lord and karaka of a bhava, if one is strong and the other is weak, then the influence should be considered to be mixed in nature (41) If the lord of a bhava occupies a favourable position from the Bhava itself, then the effects of the Bhava will be full, however only if they are placed in favourable position from the

Lagna, then the native shall have good experience (42) Such bhavas as have any relationships with the Lagna or its lord such as aspect, association, kendra disposition etc. shall be surely experienced. Benefics in the 3rd, 6th, 8th and 12th become unfavourable. Malefics in the 3rd, 6th or 11th become favourable. The most important of all these houses is Lagna. The 5th and 9th houses are equally important. It is these three bhavas that benefics show their greatest good and malefics their worst evil. (44) Malefics in the sixth house confer all significations governed by the planet such as copper, lead etc., however the bhava i.e., the 6th house suffers. The results could be rise in enemity and diseases. (45) The good and bad significations ascribed to different planets should be used when describing the effects of dashas. (47) Planets give rise to favourable or unfavourable results based on whether they occupy Ishta or Anishta bhavas. On the basis of Samgnadhyaya, the various effects should be inferred. When Bhavas are ruined: When the lord of the 8th from a certain bhava or saturn transits the bhava and at the same time, the dasa / antar of the 6th, 8th or 12th operates, the bhava under consideration suffers. Similarly diseases signified in the various parts of the body as signified by the bhava concerned can be predicted. Sunday, August 29, 2004

Analysis of a Bhava I- Significations of Houses INTRODUCTION Analysis of bhavas is the first step to be taken in interpretation of the horoscope. Though many things have been written on this so far, there are many inconsistencies in the books written by various authors. These inconsistencies tend to discourage any new students of Jyotisha. Thus this article strives to present the subject in a very systematic manner and hopes that the Jyotish enthusiasts and the beginners would gain substantially from this.

The article is divided into various sections starting from the significations of Bhavas; General strengths and weaknesses of bhava; Generic effect of Benefics and malefics in the bhavas and the specific effect of all the planets in the different bhavas. I however admit that this article is no way comprehensive and leaves enough room for improvement. I shall modify/ add sections to this as and when time permits.

SIGNIFICATIONS OF HOUSES(from Prasna Margam) Note: The terms inside the brackets are the sanskrit terms used in the classic.

Lagna: Excellence/ Superior goodness of beauty/ Extreme Skillness/ Cleverness/ Self Confidence (Sauthavam); The state of being/ Existence/ Perseverence/ Standing/ Stay at a place (Sthiti); Self- dependence/ Sound State/ Health/ Ease/ Comfort/ Contentment/ Satisfaction (Svasthya); Welfare/ Welbeing/ Yasha/ Fame (Shreya); Victory/ Success/ Acheivement (Jayo) Second House: Family, Wealth (Vitta), Speech (Vani), Right Eye (Dakshina Chakshu), all forms of Knowledge (Vidyascha Vividha) Third House: Patience (Dhairya), Vitality and Potency (Virya), Wrong thoughts (Durbuddhi); Siblings (Sahodara); Valour (Parakrama); Right Ear (Daksha Karna); Assistance/ help/ following (Sahaya) Fourth House: Mother (Mata); Sacrifice (Suhut); Sister‘s child (Bhagineau); Landed Property (Kshetram); Sukham (Happiness); Vehicles and Carriages (VahanamHsanam); grace/ beauty/ charm/ amour (Lalitya); Resting/ sleeping (Shayanam); growth and prosperity (Vriddhi); Cattle (Pasu); Birth house/ birth place (Janma Griha) Fifth house: Wisdom (Pragna); Abilities (Pratibha), Intelligence (Medha); Ability to discern (Viveka Shakti); Good deeds of past life (Puratana Punyam); Mystical hymns (Mantra); Advisor/ Misnister (Amatya); Children (Tanuja); Mental Satisfaction/ Cheerfulness (Saumansya) Sixth house: Thief / Smuggler (Taskar); Enemies/ Hostile persons (Araati); Impediment/ Obstacle/ Interruption (Vighna); Wounds/ Injuries (Vyaadha); Harm to body (Tanu Kshati); Death (Marana) by Enemies (Ari) or Weapons (Shastra) Seventh House: Marriage (Vivaha); Amour/ sexual instincts / Passion/ (Madana); Bharya (Spouse); association with other relations (Bhartr Samagama); Bed/ Sleeping place (Sayya); Wife‘s dwelling place (Sthri sadma); Lost things (Nastartha); Coitus (Maithuna) Eighth House: Destruction/cessation of everything (Sarvapranasa); Misfortune/ Danger (Vipad); Defame/ loss of repute (Apavad); Cause and Place of Death (Maranasya Hetupradesha); Servants (Daas); External houses/ house external to the living place

(Mathadikam Veshma); Chronic diseases (Gadaa); Danger/ Obstacles (Vighna) Ninth House: Luck (Bhagya); Duty/ Righteousness (Dharma); Kindness/ Empathy (Daya); Good deed (Punya); Father/ Guardian (Taat); Grand children (Sutatmaja); Donation/ Charity (Daana); Worship (Upasana); Good conduct and amicable disposition (Sushil); Teacher/ Preceptor (Guru) Tenth House: Religious Shrines (Devalaya); Townships (Nagar); Council (Sabha); Houses besides the road (Margalaya); Servants/ attendants (Daas); All Activities (Sarvakarma); Follow Order/ Command (Aagnaalambana) Eleventh House: Fulfillment of all desires (Sarvabhistaagama); Elder Brother (Jyestha Bhrata); Wife (Jaya) of Own Son (Nija-atmaja) or Daughter in Law; Left Ear (Vamkarna); Gain/ Profit (Labha)

Twelfth House: Sin/ Evil (Paapa); Loss/ Expenses (Vyaya); Fall (Patana); Emancipation (Niraya); Left Eye (Vama-ambakam); Loss/dis-appearence of position (Sthana Bhramsa); Loss of Limbs / Physical injuries/ Depression/ Sorrow (Vikala Tuesday, August 10, 2004

Effect of Ascendant III: Gemini PHYSICAL FEATURES Tall & straight body Long and thin arms Nervous and fidgety Dark complexion Dark hair Hazel and bright eyes NATURE Intelligent:This is one of the upachayas of the natural zodiac. The upachayas are the houses which helps in the growth of the Lagna (or the house under consideration). The 3rd and 6th house, viz., the first two upachayas are governed by Mercury, which shows that intelligence is one of the key component of survival and growth in this world. Mercury rules the intelligence which helps us in the survival in this world. This is however, different from the intelligence which makes us superior to rest of animals in this world, which is ruled by Jupiter. The operational intelligence of Mercury is borne out of the fact that it rules the skills of communication and expression, which plays a crucial role in our existence. Curious: In natural progression of age of the zodiac, we can consider Gemini as the sign,

which is predominant with the attitude of a child, who has gained consciousness of the surrounding around him. This makes him experience and understand each and everything he can see or feel. This curiosity makes them delve deeper into things and question the existing paradigms, more to understand them. This endows them with a good scientific mind and also the scientific skills. They naturally are very good observant of their surroundings. Active and rational mind: Since Mercury is the fastest moving planet and also closest to Sun; it is very quick to react. Moreover, they are highly rational. Usually they do not accept things just based on their face value and being endowed with the scientific mind, they try analyzing the thing or situation rationally. High-spirited: The lord Mercury is naturally a young man and the sign represent a child; whichever perspective it is seen, the natives of this ascendant are high spirited and actively involved in almost everything happening near them. They are full of energy and drive like the previous two ascendants, however along with it they have the curiosity to understand everything they can see. Humane: They are humane and can empathize with others; in addition to empathy the skills which make them stand alone is the ability to make others feel comfortable, as soon as they start communicating with them. Like a child who cannot withstand the pain of others, these persons also try to help others out in they all means to make them comfortable. Adaptable/ Flexible: The sign as indicated by a curious child, the natives ruled by this sign are usually flexible in trying understanding the differing paradigms, without rejecting them out rightly. This gives them a balanced outlook about anything new and also makes them flexible. They can be critical if they are faced with something which challenges their existing view points, however, they endeavor to understand more on the opponents view. The flexibility in their thought process and view points also makes them easily adaptable to any circumstances. They are usually adaptable to all pursuits. Fluent speech/ Good linguistic skills/ Writing abilities: Being a planet of expression, it rules expression through any medium, either through spoken or written. They are usually very vocal and face no restraints in communicating their ideas or feelings to someone else. They also know the art of keeping the communications lively. While they write, however, they can be good narratives or fiction or literature. Changeable/ Lack continuity/ Indecisive/ Lack self-confidence/ Lack determination and will power: Being one of the fast moving planets it shows changeability in its actions. The natives of this ascendant usually lack fixity of purpose and

keep jumping over different things. They have the habit of keeping things half done for long, before they resume and complete it. This also makes it difficult for them to standby one particular opinion or viewpoint and hence making decisions becomes extremely difficult for them. They usually seek opinion from others before deciding anything. They must try developing the self confidence on their own ideas and opinions and then only can they progress higher and higher in life. Nervous/ Excessive worry/ Irritation: Sometimes these people become very nervous at different circumstances. This is rooted to the fact that they are not clear on their own stand and they have the fear of facing humiliations. This leads to excessive worries, which make them belligerent sometimes. Thus, these people who are usually gentle in nature become irritated while posed with difficulties, which they find difficult to solve. They lose their cool often and tend to get isolated from the crowed under those circumstances. Tuesday, August 10, 2004

Effect of Ascendant II: Taurus Physical Features 1. Short or Medium stature 2. Well-built and stumpy body 3. Short and thick hands 4. Broad Forehead 5. Small and bright eyes (indicated by strong Moon) 6. Short thick neck 7. Wide nostrils and mouth 8. Lustrous face 9. Broad shoulders 10. Dark Hair 11. Love curl on forehead 12. Fair Complexion NATURE Artistic Temperament: This sign is ruled by Venus and Moon gets exalted here, thus providing enough ground for expression of the artistic talent of the native. They are fond at least one of the form of arts, say music, arts, cinema or drama, etc. They start learning the art forms in their early age; they can become skillful as they possess the natural talent to learn this. Melodious voice: This is the 2nd house of the natural zodiac, which represent speech. Being lorded by Venus; the planet of relationship and attraction, they are naturally endowed

with a charming and melodious voice. They like to merry around while humming, wherever they are. In addition to the lordship of Venus, this sign also exalts Moon, the planet who rules singing. Fond of good food: 2nd house also rules food as it is the house of sustenance. Being the 2nd house of the zodiac, it makes the person, a lover of good food. They are connoisseur of food and taste. Elegant: They are a firm believer of elegance and demeanor. They are naturally very well mannered and believe in fair play. This is a natural gift from the owner of the sign, Venus. Calm and Composed: They are generally calm and composed and have a great endurance power, however when they are provoked they become angry like a bull. When they get angry they are very difficult to control as they have a powerful built and a tendency to be stubborn. Their composure is also based on their tendency to conserve energy and not to waste it in unwarranted activities. Believe in harmony: Being ruled by Artistic and Benevolent Venus, they like to stay away from any kind of fight and would not budge from their stand unless instigated. However, once instigated, they are difficult to control, just like a Bull. Firm, determined and stubborn: Though they are slow and steady in carrying out their activities; however they have a great power of perseverance and persistence to see through the conclusion of their activities. Since they are not impulsive, they shall not be agitated by the delay in the activities and patiently wait till the activity is done. Since they have a strong will- power they try carrying out their pursuits in spite of all odds, however they will take their own time and do it with their own pace until the objective is reached. Practical: They are practical in evaluating various things such as people, project or ideas etc. Being an earthy signs, which represents stability; these nativities have the tendency to take steps only after proper evaluation of the pros and cons of whatever actions they would take. This is unlike Arians, who would take up any activities coming up their way, without much prior thoughts. Cheerful: This sign, exalts Moon and hence shows a place where the mind becomes extremely delighted. Thus the natives ruled by this sign are naturally very cheerful; however, since Moon represents fluctuations and vacillations, they shall also be very Moody, while being cheerful at the same time. Due to the predominant influence of water element in this sign, the natives of these signs are also emotional and search for support from outside. This makes them prone to search happiness in their own community (2nd house also rules family and community). They are hence easily swayed away by flattery.

Ambitious: Their ambition is granted by the exaltation of Moon in this sign. They want to fly high in life as they find their surrounding very appealing and instigating. They always like to be in action which take them higher and higher and would never get complacent. They are born achievers as signified by a Bull, who once decided to go ahead with a certain thing, would not be bothered about the obstacles that it would be facing while achieving the same. This makes them industrious; someone who believes is action, however, with caution. Self-centered: Usually the natives ruled by this signs are self centered and they do not have a big friends circle. They like to be contended with their own self and focus on planning out the activities and goals of their life and also the ways to achieve it. This can be said that they live in their own world of imagination. The negative side of this is that, they are hardly moved by the happening around that and have a attitude of ―I do not care; whatever is happening, let it happen. Also this makes them less affectionate and touched by other emotions, so much so that many call the natives of this sign as ―Cold hearted‖ Passionate: They are passionate but steadfast in their love. Generally they do not fall in to relationship easily, however once they enter an relationship, they would be fully committed to it. Fortunate: They are blessed by goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of corns, the deity signified by the Lagna lord Venus. Being the 2nd house, Dhana Bhava of the natural zodiac, they have natural tendency to find out opportunities to earn from all odds. Fond of worldly possessions: They are fond of all kinds of enjoyment, since this the natural house of wealth. In addition the lord also represents all the luxuries of the material world. This also makes them spend money in procuring them, as long as they get comfort out of it. Sometimes, they are prone to excesses and which makes them lazy and callous. Spendthrift: Being the 2nd house of the natural zodiac, which represents money and sustenance; the ruler of this sign has the natural feeling of abundance and they do not believe in hoarding money for the rainy days. Usually they would not hesitate to spend money wherever they find an opportunity, however, that should match their artistic taste and give them comfort Wednesday, September 01, 2004

Analysis of Bhava VIII- Planets in the Fourth House INTRODUCTION Fourth is the house of happiness and shastras define this as sukha sthana. Since all of us are in the search of happiness in life, this house shows what motivates all our actions. Being a kendra, it has strong bearing on our activities. We all know that the Kendras are the

houses of Vishnu and hence shows our actions, and the Konas are the houses of Lakshmi and shows the results we get for those actions.

Malefics placed here makes the person unhappy at his native place/ home and makes him leave home / native place and go to foreign land to settle down. Where as benefics makes the person enjoy happiness at his home or native land.

Along with happiness, fourth house is also seen for immovable properties such as Land, house etc. and also conveyance. Planets placed in dignity and under benefic influences bestow the native these things and many more luxuries. Whereas any affliction to this house make the native devoid of happiness from these things.

This house is also seen for Mother‘s health. This house must be under benefic influences for Mother to be free from any troubles. Otherwise, troubles can be predicted to Mother.

This house rules the heart. Affliction to this house can cause heart troubles. However, one must look for affliction to the Karaka Sun as well, before pronouncing the results.

From the Argala perspective, this house has dhanargala on the 3rd house, labhargala on the 6th house and sukhargaloa on the Lagna. Hence planets in this house influences the prosperity of the siblings (3rd); service / enemies (6th) or the health of the native (lagna). THE SUN Favourable Sociable; Soft hearted; Fond of vocal / instrumental music

Unfavourable Lack of Happiness; Troubled mind/ Restless; Devoid of friends or relations/ Troubled by friends or relations; Loss of paternal property; Devoid of wealth; Devoid of conveyance; Live away from his home; Troubles to Mother; Heart trouble

THE MOON Favourable Happy/ Satisfied; Fond of luxuries; Passionate- Fond of women‘s company; Sacrificing; Have good friends & relatives; Attain high status and position/ hold leadership position in

his community; Good reputation/ liked and loved by people; Have good house, conveyances; Trade on waters (river or ocean)

Unfavourable Trouble to mother and Childhood troubles

MARS Favourable (only under benefic influences) Good health; Own conveyances & landed property; Mother will be long-lived; Gets land and clothes by the favour of the king/ ruler.

Unfavourable Restless; Adversities in the family; Domestic disturbances (kuja dosa); Early death of father; Health troubles to mother/ Loss of mother (if highly afflicted); Devoid of land/ home; Live in dilapidated house; Suffer poverty; Inimical relations with kith and kins/ Devoid of friends; Live away from his native place; Devoid of Conveyances and land

MERCURY Favourable Soft spoken; Active doing something all the time; Patient; Broad eyes; Happiness from parents; Learned; Happy; Flatterer; Wealthy; Own lands and Conveyances; Own good clothes; Wise; Enjoy company of friends; Fond of various art forms

Unfavourable (only if afflicted) Devoid of land and conveyances; Bitterness in relations; Deceitful/ Acquire wealth by questionable means; Deprived of ancestral property

JUPITER Favourable Happy/ Contented; Wise; Highly intelligent; Good conduct/ Clean hearted; Own land & good house; Own conveyances; Good health to mother; Good friends; Happiness from children & wife; Wealthy; Endowed with luxuries; Conquer enemies; Take part in religious ceremonies; Ambitious; Grace from rulers/ govt.; Reputed in his community

Unfavourable

Not contended; Devoid of land and conveyances; Suffer loss of mother; Bitterness with relations VENUS Favourable Handsome; Intelligent; Happy/ Happiness from brothers; Good nature/ Forgiving nature; Enjoy conveyances; Good health to mother/ Looks after his mother; Enjoy landed property & house; Possess good ornaments, dresses etc; Leader in his community; Get many gifts from followers

Unfavourable Devoid of land and conveyance; Distress to mother; Illicit relationship with other women; SATURN Favourable (only if Saturn is strong and under benefic influences) Happiness from mother; Popular in his community; Hold leadership positions

Unfavourable Lazy; Devoid of paternal properties; Bad character; Gets into bad company; Loss of mother/ Bad health to mother/ troubles mother; Lack of happiness; Trou Saturday, September 04, 2004

Analysis of Bhava IX- Planets in the Fifth House INTRODUCTION The fifth house is predominantly known as Suta Bhava or the house of progeny. Since children reflects the future in anyone‘s life, this house is also called the house governing the future. If this house is under affliction, then there shall be troubles in procreation and also the future of the native is ruined. This also the house of chitta, or the inner harmony. Affliction to this house cause the person inherently restless and possess lesser emotional quotient. Since this is the house of progeny, which is the reflection of the native himself, this house is also known for any kind of creative impulses and very important for innovation and geniuses. Among other things, this is the house of power and authority and also represent disciples or subordinates, on which the power is weilded. Planets well placed in this house confer power and authority to the native, while if weakly placed, can cause troubles related to these areas.

Fifth house is also the house of worship and mantra. Planets placed in this house reflect the native‘s affiliation towards different forms of divinity. If a male planet is placed here, the conception of divinity for the native is masculine and powerful, whereas female planets shows that for the native, the divinity is feminine and protective. Jupiter confers the conception of nirguna brahman and make the native worship formless form of the Brahaman. From the argala perspective, planets in the fifth house shall have dhanargala on the 4th house, sukhargala on the 2nd house and labhargala on the 7th house. Hence the significations of the 5th house such as children, knowledge, authority etc, significantly impact the significations of the 2nd, 4th and 7th house.

THE SUN Favourable Devoted to Shiva; Sharp Intellect and Wise Unfavourable Trouble to first child/ Childless; Devoid of wealth; Use intelligence in sinful deed; Wanderer; Stomach ailment (such as acidity) and Short lived. THE MOON Favourable Progeny‘s well being; More female offspring; Highly intelligent; Fickle minded/ Changeable; Worshipper of Mother; Timid; Wise; Glorious; Truthful/ Sattvik mind; Skillful in handling money/ finances; Philantropic; Meritorious; Rajayogi- Not attached to material surrounding, even if have abundance; Councellor / Advisor; Have good friends; Serve the ruler/ king (govt. servant) MARS Unfavourable Suffer poverty; Unhappy/ worried; No children/ Loss of children/ abortions; Immoral; Wicked/ Mean/ Sinful (association with eighth lord)/ Uncontrollable; Unstable mind; Wrath of the ruler/govt.; Suffer from cuts or wounds; Liar (like to say foul against others in his absence and create controversies); Shrewd; Troubles from enemies; Mental disorder; Lack of Intelligence; Troubles in education; Backbiter; Tormented by hunger; Suffer hyperacidity; In female horoscope this indicate terrible labour pain Favourable

Have children (only under benefic influences); Governmental positions of high status; Intelligent and analytical minded; Courageous MERCURY Favourable Mother‘s well being; Many children but get them late in life; Possess children (only under benefic influences); Highly intelligent; Soft spoken; Wise; Learned in Mantra Shastra and Hypnotism; Minister/ advisor; Happy; Glorious; Well educated; Hold position of authority; Skilful in Trade and speculation Unfavourable Loss of children/ Inclined towards adoption; Sinful

JUPITER Favourable Highly intelligent; Wise/ Learned; Possess broad eyes; Good conversationalist/ Good orator; Endowed with illustrious children; Glorious; Feed others; Good in politics (rajaniti shastra)/ Favour by king/ govt.; Knowledgeable in Law/ Good advisor/ Judge; Prosperous; Tolerant; Fond of luxuries; Author with fruitful imagination; Wealth from children Unfavourable Loss of children/ Difficulties in begetting children (in Capricorn, Aquarius or Cancer); Suffer loss of wealth due to wrath of ruler; Loss of memory; Devoid of wisdom VENUS Favourable Wise; Intelligent; Educated; Endowed with poetic skills; Clever minister/ advisor/ judge; Long lived grandmother; Respected; Honoured by govt; Well versed in worldly affairs; Have children but devoid of happiness from them; Conveyances; Wealthy; Hardworking; Successful in speculation Unfavourable Lacks courage/ Cowerdice SATURN Favourable Birth of children (more daughters); Affairs with many women; Philosopher; Endowed with the skill of use machines Unfavourable

Childless/ Adopt a daughter (under benefic influences); Weak constitution; Extremely poor; Engaged in inferior trades; Evil minded/ Heartless; Devoid of intelligence; Devoid of learning/ Troubles in education; Devoid wealth and happiness; Wanders aimlessly; Unstable mind; Suffer gastritis Saturday, September 04, 2004

Analysis of Bhava X- Planets in the Sixth House INTRODUCTION Sixth house is commonly called the Ari bhava or the bhava of enemies and it is also an Upachaya. Being an upachaya, the planets placed in this house promotes the significations of the Lagna bhava and help in its growth. It is usually said the the best place for the Malefics are the upachayas. However, their placement in the sixth house is tricky since, this position on one hand gives valour and the power to conquer enemies, on the other, it gives trouble from the enemies. However if the lagna lord is stronger than the sixth lord, then the native wins over the enemies and otherwise if the sixth lord is stronger. The kind of enemies can be seen from the natural significations of the planet who is placed in the sixth house. For example, if Sun is placed in the sixth there shall be enemity with influencial persons and persons from the govt. This might also show the predominant characteristic on the enemies. The benefics placed in this house makes the person free from enemies and if there is enemity, the native conquers his enemies without much effort. This is also the house of diseases. The diseases caused in this bhava is more pathogenic than physiological. If a planet is weakly placed in this bhava then the native suffers diseases in the physiological system ruled by the planet. The physiological system ruled by different planets are as follows: Sun - Skeletal sytem Moon - Circulatory system Mars - Muscular system Mercury - Nervous system including skins Jupiter - Digestive system Venus - Reproductive system Saturn - Excretory system Along with the systems governed by different planets, they also govern other body parts, which needs to be studied to understand different diseases a person would be suffering with. Understanding diseases are an essential part of medical astrology and shall be taken up in another article. Sixth house is also the house of maternal uncles and in whole it represents the mother‘s family. If malefics are placed here as well as afflicted, then the native‘s maternal uncles

might suffer. If a benefic is placed in the sixth, its natural significance suffers with the expense of the house itself (the house gains with the placement of a benefic). Thus is Moon is placed in the sixth the person suffers with lack of mental felicity and involved in many unlawful activities if afflicted too. Similarly if Venus is so place, the significations such as relationship, marital harmony etc., suffer heavily and if Jupiter is so placed, the person suffers due to excessive eating (they would like to eat, but many things would be prohibited by the doctor). If Mercury is so placed, then the person gets into trouble due to communication and he is troubled by his kiths & kins. Venus is placed in Marana Karaka Avastha (MKA) in this house and the natural as well as functional significations of Venus significantly suffer while it is placed here. Planets in sixth have argala on the 5th, 8th and the 3rd house. Hence planets in this how singnificantly affect the significations of the mentioned houses.

THE SUN Favourable Powerful (but can be overpowered by his enemies); Successful in endeavours; Glorious; Famous; Wealthy; Passionate Unfavourable Billious temperament; Suffering to Maternal uncle; Heart or eye diseases; Bone related diseases; Acidic Troubles MOON Favourable Conquer enemies (only if strong) Unfavourable Poor; Sickly / weak constitution; Stomach ailments; Stupidity; Suffer in enemy hands; Low sexual vigour; Low life force- Lazy and Lethargic; Lower longevity; Cruel; Angry; Sinful deeds, working against the laws (govt.); Sickly in childhood. MARS Favourable Famous; Successful in his undertakings; Valorous; Defeat his enemies; Blessed with children; Wealthy; Glorious like a king; Highly passionate; Handsome; Stout bodied and

Leader in his community Unfavourable Rheumatism; Leprosy (association with Mercury); Suffer hyperacidity; Troubles to maternal uncle and Spendthrift; Troubles in Litigations. MERCURY Favourable Respected/ favour by the ruler/ govt.; Author; Free from enemies; Victorious in the battlefield; Free from diseases; Earn wealth with his own efforts. Unfavourable Leprosy (association with Mars and 6th lord); Rheumatism & shooting pains (affliction by Saturn or Nodes); Troubled by enemies/ Enemies in his community; Lazy; Harsh speech; Belligerent; Argumentative and gets angry often in arguments; Obstacles in achieving success in educational pursuits; Showy; Proud; Fond of creating controversies; Restless JUPITER Favourable Conquer enemies/ Free from enemies; Progression of lineage; Free from diseases, Clever; Interest in Mantra recitation (house of speech, 2nd, from the house of mantra, 5th); Famous; Reputation through spouse Unfavourable Marks of wound on the body; Rheumatism; Suffering from cough and cold; Acidity; Sickness to mother; Lazy; Troubled by enemies; Falling sick due to excessive eating. VENUS Favourable Devoid of enemies Unfavourable Dangerous and scheming enemies (affliction); Suffer poverty; Unhappy; Relationship with many women/ Disliked by women; Inimical toward wife; Distressed; Mean; Unsuccessful in efforts; Deprived of happiness from father or guru; Dull; Trouble in begetting children SATURN Favourable Powerful; Vanquish his enemies and diseases (however, troubled by them); Travel far and wide (association of Mars)

Unfavourable Belligerent; Financial distress; Little learning; Troubles to legs/ Suffer rheumatic pains, Suffer loss of longevity (if Saturn is eighth lord); Eat a lot; Wealthy; Proud; Passionate; Courageous; Evil minded; Suffer early loss of maternal uncle Saturday, September 04, 2004

Analysis of Bhava XI- Planets in the Seventh House INTRODUCTION The seventh house is primarily seen for relationships and marital aspects of a native and secondarily for business and trade. Presence of malefics or affliction otherwise to this house cause marital disharmony, trouble to spouse‘s health. Since this house is opposition to the Lagna, planets placed here significantly affect the Lagna by aspect. If the planets placed here is friend to the Lagna lord, then the Lagna (self) gains from the significations of the 7th house, however, if inimical to the Lagna lord, then the native suffer due to the significations of the planets placed in the seventh. Since any relationships is an emotional bond, predominant with water elements, any fiery planet‘s (Sun, Mars) placement in this house can cause trouble in the marital life and the relationship bond of the native as fire is inimical to the water element. Placement of watery planets such as Moon and Venus makes the native highly emotional regarding relationship with the opposite sex and they tend to be more passionate and like to have company with many partners. If these planets are afflicted, then this might cause perversions. Mars and Mercury gets into Marana karaka avastha since, Mars is a bachelor and hence abhors marriage or any relationship with the opposite sex. For Mercury, he is still an undeveloped sexually and thus in the house of relationship, Mercury feels extremely uncomfortable. However, not both give similar results while placed in the 7th house. Mars is more deadly as it cause the Kuja Dosa and makes marriage a difficult path to tread. However, though Mercury is not as bad as Mars, it makes the native suffer from impotency and not able to cope up sexually with the partner. In addition, Mars and Mercury‘s functional and natural signification suffer significantly while they are placed in the 7th house. THE SUN Favourable Witty; Successful in trade and business Unfavourable Late Marriage; Marital disharmony; Passionate; Immoral; Trouble to wife/ Many wives; Bald; No respect for opposite sex; Wanderer; Meat eater; Urninary troubles; Suffer due to litigation; Wrath of government; Loss in business.

THE MOON Favourable Good looking; Well behaved/ good manners; Soft spoken; Passionate- Fond of women‘s company; Grace of ruler/ govt.; Happiness from wife/ Marital harmony; Gains from foreign trade & business Unfavourable Poverty; Illnesses; Eye defects; Suffer fear of water; Envious of others; weak constitution (suffer many diseases due to this); Greedy MARS Unfavourable Ill health; Loss of spouse/ Ill health to spouse (due to kuja dosa); Obstacles in getting married; Move away from home; Sexual intimacy with women of loose character; Sexual perversions (association with Mercury/ Saturn); Fond of liquor; Sexual intercourse with women in Menses (association with Ketu); Without potency; Full of vanity; Humiliation at the hand of opposite sex; Immoral; Unhappy; Troubled; Suffer poverty and troubled by enemies & diseases. MERCURY Favourable Handsome; Wealthy; Enjoy happiness from mother; Possess conveyances; Religiously inclined; Broad-minded; Married to a good natured; wealthy; intelligent wife (more applicable in Navamsa); Possess knowledge of law and rules of own country; Wise; Well dressed; Glorious; Married to a wealthy wife; Respected; Less virile Unfavourable Eat non-vegetarian food; Loss of husband (in female horoscope); Suffer from Leprosy. JUPITER Favourable Highly educated; Worried; Financial gains; Chaste, learned and devoted wife; Attached to his wife; Gain wealth from wife; Excel his father in qualities/ More generous than his father; Blessed with children; Orator; Poetic; Head of village; Learned in shastras/ Famous for his learning; Highly intelligent; Powerful; Handsome Unfavourable (only on affliction) Illicit relationship with other women

VENUS Favourable Handsome/ have a charismatic personality; Passionate; Surrounded by women; Wealthy; Surrounded by luxuries; Wealth from in-laws; Influential due to wife; Expert in various art forms; Happy married life; Fond of promoting controversies and quarrels; Possess conveyances; Efficient in work; Unfavourable Hyper sexed; Have extra marital affairs; Believe in material enjoyment; Loss of wife/ Remarriage; Devoid of children SATURN Favourable Good friends; Stable wealth; Stable minded wife; Stable marital life; Gain from the trade of Iron and Metal Unfavourable Delays in Marriage; The spouse would be significantly older than the expected age / Lean bodied wife (more applicable in Navamsa); Affliction to body; Involve in prostitution; Sorrowful; Sexual intimacy outside marriage/ Intimation with women of questionable character/ Intimation with many women (own sign exaltation)/ Homosexuality (associate with Mars)/ Un-natural sex (associate with Venus)/ Suffer humiliation in the hands of women; Poor; Unhappy; Wander aimlessly; Sickly; Suffer loss of wife; Poor; Ugly; Sinful; Loose morals; Sickness to both the native and the spouse Tuesday, September 07, 2004

Analysis of Bhava XII- Planets in the Eighth House INTRODUCTION Eighth house shows the sum total of all our past karma, for which we have taken birth in this world. The birth in this world is due to all the sins and mistakes we have done in the past life/ lives and hence this house signify the weaknesses which make us bind to this illusory world. Once all the karmas are redeemed, there is no need of staying any longer in this world and hence, this house also becomes the houses of longevity. Almost all shastras say that there should not be any malefics in the eighth house, otherwise the longevity of the native is severely curtailed. However, malefic such placed is either exalted or own house, then the longevity is not much affected. Along with the longevity of the native, this house also rule the longevity of relationships or marital ties. Malefics placed here can affect the marital harmony and longevity of the marriage. Among malefics, Mars‘s placement is the worst placement and it goes by the name of Kuja dosa. This cause extreme troubles in marriage and the spouse might suffer death (if Mars is badly placed) or bad

health. Planets in the eighth house generally express their negative qualities. Though shastras classify planets as benefics and malefics, all planets are capable of giving good or bad results based on whether their negative or positive qualities are expressed. The positive qualities are displayed when a planet is well placed in exaltation or mulatrikona or own house or friends house and the negative qualities are displayed when a planet is debilitated or in enemies house. This must be kept in mind while analysing a bhava and it is specifically applicable to eight house as this house is the house of our weaknesses. Even if a malefic is placed here, it must be very strong, for favourable results, otherwise, the results can be extremely troublesome. From the argala perspective, the planets in the eighth house shall have dhanargala on the 7th house, sukhargala on the fifth house and labhargala on the ninth house. Thus the significations of houses 5th, 7th and 9th are significantly influenced by the planets in the eighth house. The placement of Moon in the eighth is condemned by most classics. This position of Moon goes by the name of chandrastama. For such positions of Moon, the native suffers with regards to the functional and natural significations of Moon. As moon govern the physical body and mind and its resistance to diseases etc., such position of Moon can cause chronic illnesses and also mental troubles such as depression etc. Among all the planets the placement of Mercury in the eighth house is accorded high regards by all shastras. Mercury is treated as grandson by the karaka of the eighth house; Saturn and Mercury rarely give bad results if placed in eighth house, unless heavily afflicted. Such position of Mercury gives good health, long life; knowledge of occult; virtuous and gain wealth with his own effort. THE SUN Favourable Famous; Sudden gains (from lotteries or speculation or inheritence); Committed to his words Unfavourable Angry; Defective eye sight; Weak constitution/ Health troubles; Head Injury; Loss of Wealth; Separation from kith & kins; Few children; Devoid of happiness; Disease of Anus; Suffer from Headache & Fever THE MOON Favourable

Long life (only under benefic influences) Unfavouable Fickle minded/ Restless/ suffer psychological troubles; Weak constitution and easily affected by dieases; Face adversities; Fear from enemies and Danger from watery places; Short life (more so if moon is afflicted and the eighth lord is also weak and afflicted) MARS Favourable (only under benefic influences) Happy married life, Good health and Long-life Unfavourable Eye diseases / Defective eye sight (BS, BJ); Short life (unless the eighth lord is strong); Afflicted body/ Suffer due to blood related diseases; Critical to others; Sickly; Infamous; Suffer poverty; Ugly; Sexual perversions; Sorrowful; Early death of father; Urinary diseases; Consumption (T.B.); Few children; Suffer rheumatism and shooting pains; Unsuccessful in his efforts; No support from others; Adversities in life; Devoid of marital happiness (this one of the conditions of Kuja dosa) MERCURY Favourable Long lived; Owner of a large area of land; Many children; Respect and honour in many ways and will get wide spread fame and reputation; Widely known for his qualities; Authority to award punishment (judge, magistrate etc); Wide spread reputation; Supporter of his family; Virtuous; Famous; Glorious; Powerful; Acquire wealth by favour of the king or by doing business; Enjoy the company of women JUPITER Favourable Long lived; Free from diseases; Saintly person; Learned; Well versed in Vedas & shastras Unfavourable Will not live in paternal house; Loose morals; Short lived; Sinful; Illicit relationships; Suffer poverty & earn his livelihood by serving others VENUS Unfavourable Happy; Long life (Venus rules over Mrtyunjaya mantra); wealthy, long-lived; owner of lands; Saravali says that such natives will be endowed with all kinds of comforts, very wealthy, like a king and happy, which is also supported by Chamatkar chintamani, which adds enjoyment of conveyances to the list.

Favourable Trouble to mother; Short life (more so if afflicted); Sickly; Have a devoted wife but he will be discontented; Base; Harsh speech; Tormented by debt

SATURN Favourable Long life (also dependent on the strength of the 8th lord) UnfavourableIntimacy with low caste women; Earn by serving others; Defective eye sight; Limited number of issues; Unclean; Suffer from piles and other diseases of anus; Suffer poverty; Cruel minded; Devoid of good food; Unsuccessful in ventures; Loss of wealth; Devoid of company of friends; Sickly; Evil minde Tuesday, September 07, 2004

Analysis of Bhava XIII- Planets in the Ninth House INTRODUCTION Ninth house is primarily known as the Dharma bhava or the house of righteousness. This house is very important for righteous actions of a native. If benefics are placed in this house, then the person is righteous, virtuous, engaged in charitable activities and fortunate. Malefics, excluding Sun in the ninth house can make the native irreligious and involved in sinful activities. Saturn in the ninth can cause of fall of dharma and such natives are usually attracted by different dharmas compared to their own. It is also the house of father and hence presence of any malefics can harm the health of the father; more so if the malefic is weakly placed and afflicted. However, for proper analysis to the father‘s health the strength of the ninth lord and the karaka is also seen. This is also the secondary house of worship being the fifth from the fifth house and the planets placed here shall also make give inclination towards worship of different deities signified by the planets. From the argala perspective, planets in the ninth house has dhanargala on the eighth house; Sukhargala on the sixth house and the labhargala on the eleventh house. Hence the significations of these three houses sixth; eighth and eleventh are significantly affected by the planets in the ninth house. THE SUN Favourable Religeous; Philantropic; Respected for his virtuous deeds; Respect Brahmins & scholars;

Wealthy; Endowed with children; Endowed with all happiness and Fortunate. Unfavourable Proud; Stray from the path of righteousness; Trouble to father; Inimical toward mother & brother. THE MOON Favourable Highly learned; Charitable; Constructs cattle sheds, ponds for public utilities; Prosperous children; Long life to father; Wealthy; Endowed with friends & Relations; Engaged in meritorious deeds; Religious; Devoted to elders and parents; Intelligent; Happy; Passionate- Attract members of opposite sex; Fortunate from his young age; Courageous and Respected by learned. Unfavourable Weak constitution; Sickly MARS Favourable King's favourite; Wealthy; Fortunate; Glorious; Philanthropic/ generous; Worshipper of Ganesh / Hanuman Unfavourable Early loss of father; Unfortunate (no prosperity); Illicit relationship with the wife of his preceptor; Cause sorrow and pain to others; Mean; Violent; Irreligious; Commit sinful actions; Cruel; Unsuccessful in his efforts; Devoid of happiness from brothers; Hated by people MERCURY Favourable Interested in spiritual disciplines; Religious minded; Charitable/ philanthropic; Endowed with many children; Intelligent; Wise; Extremely learned; Virtuous, humble & amicable; Learned in Vedas and Shastras; Fond of music; Patient; Full of glory; Fortunate; Long-lived father; Well cultured; Interested in meditation; Endowed with wealth and happiness; Of good conduct; Orator; Proficient in his work; Perform religious rites; Bring reputation to his family; Destroy those who indulge in sinful deeds; Worshipper of Vishnu. If associated with Jupiter engaged in the religious studies and if associated with Venus, engaged in various art forms. JUPITER Favourable

Religious & Charitable; Interested in meditation; Pious; Wealthy; Long lived father; Righteous; Respected; Honourable; Protect others; Devout; Philosophical; Blessed with children; Minister/ Advisor/ Judge; Knowledgeable in shastras; Worship family gods; Learned; Handsome; Endowed with leadership qualities; Own palatial mansion; Devotee of Brahmins; Loved by near and dear; Endowed with many children; Famous; Truthful; Like justice; Travel to foreign land; Conservative/ traditional; Strict on the principles; Fortunate VENUS Favourable Strong body; Religious minded; Inclined towards meditation; Perform religious rites; Enjoy all comforts; Blessed by children; Long lived father; Highly prosperous; Devout; Philosophical; Grace of king/ govt; Happiness from brothers, wife, children and friends; Wealthy; Generous; Devoted to service of gods, guru and guests; Inclined towards money lending business; Live a comfortable & happy life; Fortunate Unfavourable Worries related to spouse; Urinary troubles SATURN Favourable (Only under benefic influences) Belief in yoga shastras and renunciation; Detached; Religious; Faith in tradition/ Traditional; Involve in repair of religious institution; Build cattle sheds, ghats etc.; Philosophical Unfavourable Sinful; Unfortunate; Poor; Childless; Loss of father (weak & afflicted Saturn; weak and/or afflicted ninth lord); Irreligious; Evil minded; Meagre wealth; Unhappy; Cause troubles to brothers and others; Cruel minded Tuesday, September 07, 2004

Analysis of Bhava XIV- Planets in the Tenth House INTRODUCTION Tenth house is the Karma bhava or the house of action. This holds the key to the status, positions, reputation, fame and everything that we get as result of our action in this world. Since all planets govern one or other area of action, all of them give good results in this house, unless afflicted. This is the third upachayas after the third and the sixth house and hence the planets in this house indicate growth of the Lagna or the self. However, the growth is given by the planets in their own way based on the natural characteristics of the planets. Planets in tenth house have dhanargala on the ninth house, sukhargala on the seventh

house and labhargala on the twelfth house. Thus the significations of these three houses Seventh, Ninth and the twelfth are significantly influenced by the planets placed in the tenth house. THE SUN Favourable Happy; Powerful; Blessed with children; Conveyance; Bestowed with all comforts; Success in profession and all endeavours; Noble; Attain high position and status; Famous at far and wide; Grace of the king; Successful in political objectives (more applicable in dasamsa) Unfavourable Mentally worried; Trouble to mother THE MOON Favourable High academic attainments; Brilliant; Pious; Famous; Kind hearted; Virtuous; Successful in all endeavors; Valorous; Charitable; Wealthy; Successful in his efforts; Gain wealth due to grace of the ruler Unfavourable Illicit relationship with a widow; Obstacles; Indulge in sinful deeds; Loss of reputation MARS Favourable Strong body; Admired by people; Respected; Famous; Brothers will be long-lived (If the lord of the tenth is strong the); Fortunate; Prosperous; Interest in meditation; Devoted to his preceptor; Successful in his undertaking; Financially Well-off; King or Heir apparent (association with 9th/ 10th lord); Good conveyances (association with Jupiter); Association with ruler class; Posses land; Happy; Powerful; Charitable; Valorous (like a lion); Unconquerable; Efficient in his work; Rise high in life (even from a humble origin); Blessed with children; Glorious; Brilliant intellect. Unfavourable Obstructions in the professional career and other activities; Mentality of a thief; Indulge in sinful deeds; Cruel. MERCURY Favourable Engaged in virtuous deeds/ auspicious ceremonies; Patient; Wide spread reputation; Intelligent; Great thinker/ wise/ knowledgeable; Engaged in meritorious deeds; Perform religious rites; Honoured by the state; Acquire wealthy through many sources; Blessed with

children; Wealthy and kind-hearted; Successful in his efforts; Loved by people; Inherit paternal property; If highly fortified, then the native would be good orator; well versed in trade and commerce and attain high position. Unfavourable (only if afflicted) Eye troubles; Stupid; Indulge in sinful deeds; Bad conduct JUPITER Favourable Perform righteous deeds; Spiritually inclined; Able; Widespread reputation; Respected by masses; Study Srimat Bhaagavat Gita; Wealthy; Grace of ruler/ Govt.; Good conduct; Successful in all efforts; Comforts of conveyances; Headship/ Hold administrative position; Happiness from children, father; Loves discipline and order; Wise; Charitable; Honourable Unfavourable Evil deeds (10th lord afflicted); Financial distress; Unhappiness with regards to children (placed in 6th from the karaka Bhava) VENUS Favourable Glorious; Wealthy; Intelligent; Virtuous; Happiness from friends; Respected; Attain high status and position; Famous; Engaged in religious work; Interested in works related to cosmetics or beauty products or building homes; gain in the company of women Unfavourable Difficulties and obstacles in undertaking SATURN Favourable Successful in undertaking (benefic influences); Happy; Powerful; King/ head of a village; Minister/ Judge; Wealthy; Famous; Courageous; Interested in Agriculture Unfavourable Obstacles in career; Miserly; Bilious constitution; Afflicted- indulge in sinful deeds; Troubles to fathe Tuesday, September 14, 2004

Analysis of Bhava XV- Planets in the Eleventh House INTRODUCTION The eleventh house is the house of gains and is known as Labha Bhava. The gains though mainly seen in terms of monetary gains, in general this house signify the gain of all

objectives and desires. It is interesting to note that the third house is the house of desires and counted in the anti-zodiacal direction, the 3rd house shows the fulfilment of desires. This the why Maharishi Jaimini says that this is the house of Hara or destruction of desires.

This is the last of the four upachayas (3/6/10/11) and being a upachaya, planets placed here cause growth of the lagna or the self. Almost all planets give auspisicious results while placed in this house as they shall help in gaining different objectives of the life. However, it must be remembered that all planets have their own way to fulfil their goals; malefics would do this in their own malefic way and benefics would do this in a benefic way. Primarily the planets placed in this house, shows gain in the life of the native, related to the significations of the planets so placed. So unless, planets are badly placed (debilitated, in inimical sign) or afflicted (placed with/ aspected by malefics), good results can be pronounced, without much afterthought.

From the Argala perspective, the planets placed in this house shall have dhanargala on the 10th house of karmaphala; sukhargala on the 8th house of aayu and labhargala on the Lagna bhava. Thus the planets in this house can actively influence the significance on the 10th, 8th and the Lagna.

THE SUN Favourable Glorious; Long life; Wise; Attain high status; Powerful; Wealthy/ Endowed with luxuries and good vehicles; Committed to his words; Successful in ventures; Visionary; Income from government (grace of ruler); THE MOON Favourable Long life; Blessed with children; Highly learned/ Great thinker; Helpful nature; Virtuous; Wealthy without much effort; Famous; Good friends and attendants; Glorious; Valourous; Honourable; Favourable for daughters; Expertise in trade related activities Unfavourable Unsuccessful in efforts MARS Favourable: Prosperous; Valorous; Conquer enemies; Involved in manifold activities; King (association with 11th lord); Association with influencial people; Prosperity of elder siblings; Wealthy; Happy; Virtuous; Blessed with children; Miser; Gain wealth from both good and bad ways

Unfavourable: Trouble to Children; Destruction of wealth MERCURY Favourable long-lived; Learned/ Intelligent; True to his words; Wealthy/ Financial gains; Happy; Possess obedient servants; Fond of luxury; Famous; Expertise in Trade and Commerce; Good in writing and handicrafts Unfavourable Suffer loss of wealth on account of sinful deeds JUPITER Favourable Long lived; Learned; Enormous gains/Prosperous (more so if Moon is conjoined)/ Wealthy/ Gain wealth due to patronage of the ruler/ govt.; Widespread reputation; Good luck/ Fortunate; Fearless; Few children; Many conveyances; Endowed with servants; Noble; Charitable; Possess articles of gold & silver; Inclined towards earning from righteous means only Unfavourable Not much education (eighth from fourth house) VENUS Favourable Handsome; Learned; Extremely wealthy & high financial gains; Owner of landed property; Kind hearted; Enjoy conveyances; Lover of truth; Virtuous; Fortunate; Earning through rightful means; Prosperity; Passionate (fond of company of women); Enjoy all comforts of life; Well-behaved; Famous Unfavourable Extremely passionate; Gain of wealth though questionable means; With 6th/8th/12th lord and weak- no financial gains; Wanderer SATURN Favourable Long-lived; Healthy; Extremely wealthy (however face obstacles in earning them)/ Endowed with comforts of all kinds; Stable minded; Endowed with landed property; Grace of ruler / govt.; Maha-bhagya yoga/ extremely fortunate (own house/ exaltation); Courageous

Unfavourable Loss of wealth in trade etc.; Trouble to elder brother Tuesday, September 14, 2004

Analysis of Bhava XVI- Planets in the Twelfth House INTRODUCTION Twelfth is the house of loss and the shatras call it the Vyaya Bhava. Losses can mean financial as well as losses of other significations. Malefics placed here cause losses on undesirable expenses or on bad things whereas benefics placed here cause the expenses on good causes such as charity etc.

If planets who are placed here are afflicted then the person is compelled by the circumstances to spend huge sum on unworthy things. Thus, if planets are placed here, they should not be afflicted at least. Beneficial aspects (aspect of natural benefics) on this house helps to keep expenses in control as well as reducing expenditure on unwanted circumstances. Though the benefics fortify this house, the lose their own significance and this is hightened when they are badly placed and/ or afflicted.

This placed is specifically unsuited for Sun as it gets into Marana Karaka Avastha in this house. Thus the effect it can give is specifically unfavourable related to the house it owns and also the natural significations such as father, eye sight, wealth, etc. However, aspect of natural benefics, can make the native spend on righteous and charitable activities.

In addition to the aforesaid significations, Bhavartha Ratnakara says that the native is fortunate with regards to the house, whose karaka is placed in the 12th house. Thus, if Moon is placed in the 12th, the native would be fortunate with regards to the fourth house or Mother or if Mars is placed the person is fortunate with regards to the 3rd house or brother. However, how Sun would give this effect is still a question, since, Sun becomes extremely weak in this house. What we can infer from this, is that, under benefic influences, the dictum would work for Sun.

From the Argala perspective, planets in the 12th shall have dhanargala on the 11th house, sukhargala on the 9th house and labhargala on the 2nd house. Thus the planets in the 12th house actively influence the significations of these houses namely, the Gains, the Fortune and the Accumulated wealth / Family. One can ponder on how expenses are related to these three areas of life.

THE SUN (Marana Karaka Avastha) Unfavourable Suffer degradation; Inimical towards father/ paternal uncle; Eye troubles; Devoid of wealth; Childless; Powerless; Mean; Loss of wealth due to wrath of rulers; Expenditure on sinful deeds; Wanderer; Live away from homeland; Leprosy (conjunction with 6th lord) THE MOON Favourable Learned; kind-hearted; will have good friends; Money will be spent on good causes; Generous and charitable; Happiness from mother Unfavourable (only if weak and afflicted) Wickedly; defect in some limb; Angry; Worried/ Restless; Deprived of good food; Wasteful expenditure; Lazy and Lethargic; Not liked by others; Mean (narrow minded); Jealous; Eye troubles; Humiliated/ Troubled by enemies; Earn money by questionable means; Suffer venereal diseases; Dissatisfied with his uncles and mother; His efforts will prove abortive MARS (Kuja Dosa) Unfavourable Suffer poverty; Suffer rheumatic and bilious diseases; False vanity; Suffer degradation; Backbiter; Cruel; Loss of wife/ Trouble to wife; Suffer from eye troubles; Mean/ Sinful/ Irreligious; Suffer imprisonment; Liar/ back biter; Troubles from secret enemies; Loss of wealth in litigation; Fear from thieves (loss of wealth due to theft); Expenses on vices MERCURY Favourable Incur expenditure on religious charities; True to his words; Entertain Brahmins; Valourous; Orator Unfavourable Fond of disturbing others; Unstable mind/ Restless; Bitterness towards the ruler/ govt.; Suffer degradation; Suffer poverty; Lazy; Devoid of education/ Meagre education; Suffer humiliation within his community (kith and kins are ruled by Mercury); Cruel; Suffer losses in trade and speculation JUPITER Favourable Interested in studies (ninth from fourth house); Proficient in mathematics; Spend money on religious causes

Unfavourable Suffer poverty/ Suffer loss of wealth; Few children (eighth from fifth); Loose character (sixth from seventh house); Undesirable sexual contacts; Ill mannered (loss of significations of Jupiter); Inimical to others; Disliked by others; Vulgar in speech; Indulge in sinful deeds; Lazy and lethargic; Serve others; Unfortunate; Suffer loss of reputation; Stupid VENUS Favourable Well built physique; Wealthy; Luxuries; Comforts of bed (sexual pleasures)/ Clever in sexual matters ; Happy going Unfavourable Sexual indulgences with many women; Dominated by women; Suffer poverty; Lazy; Mean (narrow minded); Destruction of fame; Inimical towards friends and others SATURN Favourable Happy in foreign travels/ foreign lands; Destroy enemies (as Lagna lord) and Good eye sight Unfavourable Sinful; Suffer poverty; Wasteful expenditure; Suffer degradation; Lazy and lethargic; Sinful/ Gets into bad company; Affliction to body parts (injuries to limbs)/ Defo Tuesday, September 14, 2004

Transit I: The basics INTRODUCTION The influence of planets on human affairs can be seen from two ways, from the natal chart and the chart of the moment. The natal chart is the snapshot of the heaven at the moment of our birth and it shows all the experiences one passes trough during the lifetime. To time different events, vedic-astrology (jyotish) uses planetary periods called the graha dasas or the sign periods called the rasi dasas. They can broadly (broad time frame) specify the events which are likely to happen on a particular time, however the difficulties of correct birth time, makes it difficult to delve down to a very minute level such as the prana dasa (6th level).

To overcome the difficulty and to doubly ascertain the results shown by the dasa, the transit is used. The transit cannot be used independantly as the influence of the transit is always within the ambit of the natal chart and hence it has to be judged in conjunction of dasa and astakavarga. This is why even though the transit is same for everyone having the same

moon sign, the results can be grossly different. To understand the use of transit in timing events, one need to understand the natal horoscopy first and then amalgamate the effect of the transit with the dasa operative at different times.

While one checks out the transit, one need to note the following things:

1. In the natal horoscope, one needs to find out the auspicious and inauspicious planets. The auspicious planets are the yogakarakas, the trinal lords, planets involved in good yogas and planets who are well placed and bestowing good effects. During the malefic transit of such planets their maleficenece are lessened and during the benefic transit their beneficence are hightened. Similarly, if a planet is badly placed and is eager to give inauspicious effects in the natal chart, during malefic transit of such planets the maleficence is hightened and during the benefic transits, the beneficence is reduced.

2. During the dasa of a planet, the transit of the planet is of utmost importance. If the dasa is that of a auspicious planets, then the benefic transits would confer enormous benefic results and the malefic transits would confer lesser malefic results. The reverse is true for dasa of inauspicious planets.

3. The results of transits are greatly modified by the astakavarga. The transit of the planets can be seen in the sarvartakavarga (sum total of all astakavarga) as well as in the astakavarga of different planets. Planets transiting through sarvastakavarga signs having lesser dots (bindus) tend to give unfavourable results and while transiting through the signs having more bindu give favourable results. Thus malefic transits are heightened while the planet transit through signs having lesser bindus and vice-versa.

The astakavarga of different planets signify different area of our life. Like Sun- health and vitality; Moon- State of mind; Mercury- Speech, working intelligence etc; JupiterHappiness, wealth, progeny, wisdom etc. If a planet is transiting through the astakavarga of a planet where it has not contributed any bindu, then the planet will give inauspicious results in the area ruled by the planet, whose astakavarga is under consideration. Lets say Saturn is passing through the sign Cancer and in a horoscope, in Sun's astakavarga Saturn did not contributed a bindu (dot) in Cancer, then the person suffer lack of health and vitality during this period. This can also mean that the native's father is also affected, since the Sun is the natural significator for father. This way, the effect of transits can be found based on the astakavarga of different planets.

4. During Transits, the vedha houses also needs to be checked up. The vedha houses are

given for each planet in their sections. If a planet is having a benefic transit and another planet is transiting the vedha position, then the benefic effect of the transiting planet is obstructed. Similarly, a malefic transit can be obstructed by the planets in vedha to to the transiting position. All planets can have vedha on others, excluding the combinaton of Father- Son pair namely Sun- Saturn and Moon- Mercury.

The SUN: Good in 3rd (9th), 6th (12th), 10th (4th), 11th (5th). Figures in the bracket represent the vedha position 1st: Fatigue, irritability, loss of wealth, sickness, obstacles in undertaking, unnecessary travel. 2nd: Loss of wealth, unhappiness, chance of being deceived, financial worries. 3rd: Advent of money, happiness, relief from disease, recognition from superiors, honours and courage, acquisition of good position, destruction of enemies. 4th: Diseases, constant attacks from opponents, no peace of mind, pressure form creditors, sorrow and misery, deprived from company of his wife and kinsman. 5th: Mental agitation, frequent illness, delusion, embarrassment and accident. 6th: Release from sorrows, worries and troubles, destruction of enemies, peace of mind. 7th: Wearisome travelling, colic and troubles, humiliation and illness. 8th: Quarrel from friends, diseases, hypertension, royal or official displeasure, excessive heat. 9th: Danger, humiliation, disappointment, separation from relatives, mental agony. 10th: Accomplish a mighty undertaking, success in endeavours. 11th: Honour, health, wealth, success, good position, cure of diseases. 12th: Sorrow, creation of a situation which causes loss of everything, quarrels and ill health (fever).

THE MOON: Good in 1st (5th), 3rd (9th), 6th (12th), 7th (2nd), 10th (4th), 11th (8th). 1st: Excellent food, bed & clothes. 2nd: Loss of respect and money, obstacles in the way of success. 3rd: Good clothes, pleasure from wife, good financial condition. 4th: Mental unrest. 5th: Suffer humilitiation. 6th: Enjoy wealth, health, comfort, redemption from enemies. 7th: Conveyances, good food and financial equilibrium. 8th: Misery, ill health, fears from unexpected sources. 9th: Mental agony, chest pain, fatigue. 10th: Success in every sphere.

11th: Prosperity, wealth, new friends 12th: Expenditure, suffer from accidents and injuries.

MARS: Good in the 3rd (12th), 6th (9th), 11th (5th) 1st: Mental grief, separation from one‘s kith and kin, and diseases caused by the vitiation of blood and bile as well as those cause by excessive heat. 2nd: Fear, Indiscreet words or verbal warfare and quarrel, loss of wealth, royal displeasure, disgrace. 3rd: Victory, acquisition of gold ornaments, and great joy, happiness from children, good health and access to riches. 4th: Loss of position, illness of the stomach, fever, blood discharges, sorrow on the account of kinsman, depravity of character. 5th: Fever, improper desire or thoughts, sorrow on account of children and quarrel with one‘s relatives, fresh diseases will appear and mental peace will be completely absent. 6th: Cessation of enmities and quarrels with one‘s relative, lives an independent life and becomes pretty cheerful. 7th: Misunderstanding with wife, eye disease and stomach trouble. 8th: Fever, bleeding, loss of wealth and honour, mental unrest. 9th: Humiliation caused by loss of wealth etc., and retarded gait through physical weakness and loss of vitality in addition to that indicated while in the eighth. 10th: Wicked activities, obstacles to one‘s projects and physical strain. 11th: Wealth, health and addition to landed property, amount due will be realised, improve in the business. 12th: Loss of wealth, excessive heat, fever, trouble from wife, eye diseases and worried.

MERCURY: Good in the 2nd (5th), 4th (3rd), 6th (9th), 8th (1st), 10th (7th), 11th (12th) 1st: Loss of wealth caused by advice of wicked man, by tale bearers, by imprisonment and quarrels. He will receive disagreeable intelligence while he is in journey. 2nd: Disgrace but gain success and wealth. 3rd: Will get friends but he will be afraid of troubles from king and from his enemies. 4th: Person‘s kinsman will increase and acquisition of wealth. 5th: Quarrel with wife and children. 6th: Will be liked by all and gain fame. 7th: Appearance becomes pale and there will be quarrels, he will face obstruction. 8th: Begetting children and earn money and will become happy and powerful. 9th: Impediments. 10th: Defeat of enemies, get wealth, will enjoy the company of his wife and will get good

dresses. 11th: Get wealth, comfort, sons, women, friends, conveyances and will be intelligent. Overall progress is indicated. 12th: Disgrace from enemies, defeat, suffer from diseases, will not enjoy the company of good wife.

JUPITER: Good in the 2nd(12th), 5th(4th), 7th(3rd), 9th(10th), 11th(8th) 1st: Quitting one‘s place, loss of wealth, and hostility. 2nd: No enemies, gain of wealth, family happiness and effectiveness of one‘s words. 3rd: Loss of position, quitting one‘s place, separation from near and dear ones, illness and impediments to ones work. 4th: Sorrow on account of relatives, humiliation and danger from quadrupeds, will become patient and resigned and will delight in nothing. 5th: Birth of son, association with virtuous and royal favour, will get material possessions and good qualities. 6th: Trouble from one‘s own relatives, enemies and diseases, the native will so much afflicted in heart that he will take no delight in anything. 7th: Good journey for auspicious purposes, conjugal happiness, and birth of a son, good speech and intelligence. 8th: Fatigue through needless journeys, ill luck, loss of money and miseries, imprisonment, diseases and heavy grief. 9th: All-round prosperity and joy as well as happiness and good fortune, beget son, become influential, success at work 10th: Trouble to one‘s property, position, children etc, quitting one‘s place, loss of health and wealth. 11th: Will return to one‘s place, will regain his health and wealth, acquisition of children, wealth and honour. 12th: Grief and danger to wealth, grief in the return of the journey.

VENUS: Good in the1st(8th), 2nd(7th), 3rd(1st), 4th(10th), 5th(9th), 8th(5th), 9th(11th), 11th(6th), 12th(3rd) 1st: Enjoy excellent perfumes, flowers, clothes, houses, bed, meals and women. 2nd: Get sons, grain and present from king (govt.); financial gain. 3rd: He will become influential, wealthy and respectable and will get clothes, enemies get ruined; progress and prosperity. 4th: Get friends and will become very powerful and happy. 5th: The person will be happy, will get kinsmen, wealth, and friends and will not suffer

defeat from the enemy; birth of children. 6th: Suffer disgrace, will be afflicted with diseases, and will be exposed to danger; indicate adversity. 7th: Suffer injuries through women, trouble to wife. 8th: Get houses, wealth, articles of lacquer and beautiful women. 9th: All-round happiness, become virtuous, happy and wealthy and get plenty of clothes. 10th: Suffer disgrace and also from quarrels. 11th: Get wealth of his friends and also get perfumes and clothes; safety and security. 12th: Good income.

SATURN: Good in the 3rd(12th), 6th(9th), 11th(5th) 1st: Illness and performance of funeral rites, suffer from poison and fire, will quit his kinsmen, suffer from imprisonment, and torture, travel to foreign lands and live with the friends there, will suffer miseries, loss of wealth and of sons, will also suffer from fatigue of foot journey and also from humiliation. 2nd: Trouble to wealth and children, loss of beauty and comfort, will become weak and will get wealth from other men but can‘t enjoy it for long. 3rd: Acquisition of position, wealth, conveyances and servants. He will become influential, happy, free from diseases and will defeat his enemies. 4th: Loss of wife, relatives and wealth, suspecting evil in everything and will never be happy. 5th: Decline of prosperity, mental powers, separation from children and wealth and will suffer from quarrels. 6th: All-round happiness. 7th: Sickness of wife, long journeys and fear, separation from wife and children. 8th: Loss of children, cattle, friends and wealth, sickness, also same as seventh. 9th: Poverty, obstacles to the performance of religious rites, death of elder equal to the father, continuous misery, same as seventh and eighth, suffer from hatred, chest pain & imprisonment. 10th: Interest in forbidden activities, loss of honour and sickness, 11th: All kinds happiness, acquisition of many kinds of wealth and renown, he becomes cruel. 12th: Fatigue owing to worthless business, loss of wealth through enemies, and illness of wife and children.

RAHU: Good in the houses same as Saturn 1st: Death or serious illness.

2nd: Loss of wealth. 3rd: Happiness. 4th: Sorrow. 5th: Loss of money. 6th: Happiness. 7th: Loss 8th: Danger to life. 9th: Loss. 10th: Gain. 11th: Happiness. 12th: Loss Friday, September 17, 2004

Dashaphala Nirupana: Guidelines to Dasa Analysis 1. A planet shall give the results of the house it owns. For example, if a planet if fifth lord, then it will give progeny or power in its dasa. 2. A planet gives results (either good or bad) as per the functional significations as per the following guidelines:

a. Whichever house the planet is placed b. Whichever house the planet aspects c. Whichever house lord it is placed with d. Whichever house lord it aspects During the dasa of a planet, the natural significance (naisargika karakatva) gains or suffer based on whether the placement of the planet is auspicious or inauspicious. The results will be auspicious if

i. the planet is placed in Exaltation, Mulatrikona, Own house, or friends house ii. placed with benefics/ friends iii. aspected by benefics iv. hemmed between benefics The results will be inauspicious if

i. the planet is placed in debilitation, enemy sign ii. placed with malefics iii. aspected by malefics

iv. hemmed between malefics 3. A planet is capable of giving results as per its functional or natural significations either in the dasa or antardasa or smaller periods. The functional significations are based on the lordship, placement and yogas this planet would have in the horoscope. The natural signification is based on what they signify naturally such as Venus signify marriage and relationship, Jupiter signify progeny etc. 4. Normally a planet would not confer the result (either auspicious or inauspicious) in its own antardasa. They do so in the antardasa of the planet associated with it. By association following things are meant.

a. Conjunction b. Planet aspecting the dasa lord c. Planet having subha-argala on the dasa lord d. Planet exchanges position (either rasi, nakshatra or navamsa) with the dasa lord e. Any planets who share the same dharma as of the dasa lord. The following planets share the same dharma as of the dasa lord. i. All saumya grahas (Jupiter, Venus, well associated Mercury and strong Moon (in paksha bala) have the same dharma ii. All papa grahas (Saturn, Mars, Sun, badly associated Mercury and weak Moon)have the same dharma iii. Yogakaraka- The other planet involved in the yoga, leaving the yogakaraka under consideration Note: In all the cases, if the yoga is auspicious, then the auspicious results of the dasa lord is felt and vice-versa Thus the mahadasa lord gives its results only in the antardasa which is suitable. 5. The dasa of the yogakaraka shall have following results in different antardasas:

a. Antardasa of a related auspicious planet (yogakaraka or lord of trines), the results will be auspicious b. Antardasa of related yogakaraka, the results will be very auspicious c. Antardasa of related functional malefic planet (lord of the trisadayas and the eighth), the effect of the rajayoga would be extremely feeble d. Antardasa of a related marakesh, only minor results would be present e. Antardasa of a unrelated auspicious planet, the results would be moderately auspicious

f. Antardasa of unrelated functional malefic planet or marakesh, the results would be extremely inauspicious- however, some good results of the auspicious dasa lord shall also be felt 6. During the antardasa of a functional malefic (planets suffering with kendradhipatya dosa or the lords of the trisadaya or the eighth lord) planet, following results are felt:

a. The antardasa of a unrelated functional benefic/ yogakaraka, the results of would be inauspicious b. The antardasa of a related functional benefic, the results would be inauspicious- lesser of the inauspicious dasa lord and more of the auspicious antardasa lord c. The antardasa of the neutral planet shall give inauspicious results d. The antardasa of related or unrelated functional malefic would be terrible- more so in the case of related planet e. The antardasa of functional benefic in dasa of a marakesh, the person would not die, however the antardasa of an unrelated functional malefic can cause death. f. In the dasa of Kendra lord or Trikona lord, the results of different antardasa would be: g. If Kendra and Trikona lord are associated, the in the dasa of the Kendra lord, Trikona lord‘s antardasa would be auspicious and vice- versa h. If Kendra and the Trikona lords are not related, then in the dasa of Papa Kendra lord, the antar of Subha Trikona lord would be little auspicious, whereas the antar of papa Trikona lord would be inauspicious. 7. In addition, during the dasa of a subha Kendra lord, the antar of a papa Trikona lord would be little auspicious and the antar of a subha Trikona lord, the results would be predominantly auspicious. 8. In the dasa of Papa Trikona lord, the antar of subha Kendra lord would be auspicious and antar of papa Kendra lord would be little auspicious (provided the Trikona lord is not eighth lord simultaneously) 9. In the dasa of Subha Trikona lord, the antar of subha Kendra lord would be auspicious and the antar of the papa Kendra lord can be little auspicious, if it is associated with the Trikona lord. If there is no association between them, then the antar would be predominantly inauspicious. 10. The results of Antardasa in Dasas of the Nodes: a. If the nodes are placed in Trikona, then the antar of the Kendra lords confer rajayoga. This is also true during the dasa of Kendra lord and antardasa of the nodes so placed in Trikona

b. Similarly if the nodes are placed in Kendra, the antar of the Trikona lords confer rajayoga. This is also true during the dasa of Trikona lord and antardasa of the nodes so placed in Kendra c. If the nodes are placed in auspicious houses, then their antardasas in the dasa of a yogakakara or during the antardasa of a yogakaraka in their (nodes) dasa, the results are extremely auspicious d. If the nodes are associated with the 8th / 12th house/ lords, then their dasa/ antardasa would be inauspicious 11. According to Phaladeepika, the dasa of a planet becomes inauspicious, if they fall in a particular sequence as mentioned below: a. Saturn‘s dasa happens to be 4th dasa b. Mars‘s dasa happens to be 5th dasa c. Jupiter‘s dasa happens to be 6th dasa 12. Dasa of planets placed in the Rasi Sandhi/ Gandanta is terrible to the house lorded by the planet and the natural significations of the planet. The trouble would pass by in a malefic antar and would be lesser during the benefic antar. 13. The dasa of sixth, eighth or twelfth is troublesome. The trouble is lesser if the lord is well placed in exaltation, mulatrikona, own sign or friend‘s sign and would be more if badly placed in its debilitation sign or enemy‘s sign. 14. During the dasa of a planet, the native is endowed with the nature and complexion of the dasa lord. The fiery planets would give brilliance, the watery planet would make one emotional and compassionate, the earthy planets make one hard working and the air planet would make the person thoughtful and philosophical. Along with this, the native would partake the guna of the dasa lord. Thus during the Jupiter, Sun and Moon‘s dasa the native becomes sattvik, during the dasa of Venus and Mercury, the native becomes Rajasik and during the dasa of Mars and Saturn, the native becomes tamasik. More effect of the guna of planets on the native can be learnt from BPHS and Saravali. 15. The result of a planet going towards its exaltation increases as the dasa progresses and similarly, the dasa of a planet diminishes with progress of the dasa, if the dasa lord is going towards its debilitation (one sign behind the sign of debilitation) 16. Malefics give their results of its placement in a rasi during the first third part, the results of its placement in a bhava in the middle third and the results of its aspect in the last third of the dasa. Similarly Benefics give their results of their bhava in the beginning third, the result of rasi in the middle third and the aspects in the last third of the dasa.

17. When the dasa and the antar-dasa lords are placed in the 6th/ 8th or 12th from each other, these shows enmity, physical troubles, troubles from unknown sources etc. If the antar lord is a friend to the dasa lord or the Lagna lord and well placed in the sign, then the trouble would be lessened. On the contrary, if the dasa- antar lords are badly placed and the antar lord is an enemy to the dasa lord and/ or the Lagna lord then the antar would be very troublesome. 18. During the dasa of a planet, the house where the antar lord is placed the results of that house would be specifically felt. For example, if someone is running the dasa- antar of SunMoon; and Moon is placed in the 5th house from the dasa lord, them the 5th house effect would be specifically experienced. The good or bad results to be experienced related to that bhava would be based on whether or not the dasa and antar lords are well placed. 19. If the dasa lord is capable of give both good and bad results (such as a planet becoming an yogakaraka as well as maraca at the same time) by the virtue of its placement and yoga, then the good results would be felt during the antar of planets beneficially disposed and the negative results would be felt during to the antar of negatively disposed planets. 20. During the dasa of a planet, whichever house it transits from the Lagna, the result of that particular house would be specifically felt during such transit. 21. The results of the dasa are modified based on the transit of the dasa lords in different signs. If the dasa lord goes to an enemy‘s sign or the sign of debilitation or the sign having lesser bindus (less than 4) in the dasa lord‘s astakavarga, or the sign having lesser bindus in the sarva-astakavarga and in addition having transiting a malefic house (reckoned from Moon), then the effect would be extremely negative if the dasa is of an evil planet or if it is of an auspicious planet, then its auspiciousness would be greatly reduced. 22. On the contrary, if the dasa lord moves to its sign of exaltation/ mulatrikona/ own/ friend‘s sign and / or in a sign with high astakavarga in the dasa lord‘s astakavarga, then the effect of the dasa during that time would be extremely good, if the dasa is of an auspicious planet or lesser troublesome, if the dasa is an evil dasa. 23. The effect of the dasa planet can be seen in different areas of life from the Divisional charts related to that particular area of life. To understand this, one needs to study the divisional charts and then intelligently apply the dasa rules in those charts. 24. In the mahadasa of a planet, the antar would be good if: a. The antar lord is a friend to the dasa lord b. The antar lord is a friend to the lagna lord c. The antar lord is well placed as reckoned from the dasa lord

d. The antar lord is related to the dasa lord e. The antar lord is well placed as reckoned from the Moon. 25. The dasa of the 2nd and 7th lord from a bhava becomes the marakesh dasa for that bhava. If these planets are weak and afflicted then it would surely cause trouble to the significations of the bhava under consideration. 26. Similarly during the dasa of the 12th lord from a bhava, the native suffers losses related the bhava under consideration 27. During the dasa of the 8th lord from a bhava, the relations ruled by the concerned bhava suffers ill health, if the said planet is weakly placed and/ or afflicted. Friday, September 17, 2004

Dasa Mahavidya Yantras I made these yantras of Dasa Mahavidyas or the ten great knowledges, long back. I am sharing this for those who are interested. The dasa mahavidyas are signified by the 9 planets and the Lagna, which are also given below.

Matangi (Sun)

Bhubaneswari (Moon)

Bagalamukhi (Mars)

Tripura Sundari (Mercury)

Tara (Jupiter)

Kamalatmika (Venus)

Kali (Saturn)

Friday, September 17, 2004

Kundalini Chakras I am giving here the diagram of kundalini chakras which I made sometime back. Sahasrara Chakra

Agna Chakra

Vishuddha Chakra

Anahata Chakra

Manipura Chakra

Svadhisthana Chakra

Muladhara Chakra

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Friday, September 17, 2004

Sri Yantra

I am giving here the diagram of the Sri Yantra. This diagram is extemely difficult to make, unless we have the understanding of the ways it can be made. The presence of this diagram from very ancient time, make the scientist speculate that the mathematics was highly advanced in ancient India, without which this yantra is nearly impossible to make.

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Sunday, September 19, 2004

Lagna Bhava I: Lagna lord in different houses Lagna represents the ideals of the native and his intelligence. Wherever the Lagna lord is placed, the native‘s ideals and intelligence is focused on that area of life, represented by the concerned house.

These results will also apply to the Lord of the constellation and sign occupied by the Lord of the ascendant. Matters concerning the mind (e.g. intelligence, enemies, fortunes etc) shall be more evident from the Lord of the Constellation whereas those concerning the physical body shall be seen from the Lord of the sign. 1. Lagna lord in Lagna: If the Lagna Lord is in Lagna itself, the native will be endowed with physical happiness (deha sukha) and prowess (bhuja vikrami). He will be intelligent (manasvi), fickleminded (chanchala), will have two wives (dvibharya) and will unite with other females (parago). The Lagna is the place of ideals, intelligence, vitality etc. Whenever the Lagna lord is placed in the Lagna, the native is endowed with high energy, vitality, good health and strong ideals. They are also intelligent as they the lord of intelligence is placed in the house of intelligence. They are always in pursuit of realizing their ideals and lead a principled life. Usually they are not seemed to compromise with their principles and hence they are very difficult to convince on ideas alien to their own. Maharishi‘s proposition on the presence of two wives may look somewhat odd. However this only shows that the native will have the vitality to have sexual relationships with many females. However, it can not be implied that the native would have low sexual morals or infidelity. Though this proposition was valid in ancient times, where multiple wives were allowed in the society, in modern times, this is valid only in cultured, where multiple marriages are still allowed. Lagna lord behaves like both Sun and the Moon and while the Lagna lord placed in the Lagna, it carries the effect of the Sun and the Moon on the Lagna. Thus it gives, intelligence and vitality as represented by Sun, however also Moodiness and fickle mindedness as

represented by the Moon‘s influence on the Lagna. In addition, Moon influence on the Lagna also gives the urge to have sex with multiple partners. Thus, for the significance of the multiple sexual partners to be valid, Moon should also be strong and influence the Lagna. This indication is strengthened if Mars is influenced by Venus or Mercury is under the influence by Moon. Here, influence means aspect, conjunction or placement in Trine. Since Lagna also represents the body of the native, the intelligence of the person is focused in maintaining the body and they are constantly in effort to keep their body fit and beautiful. They spend a lord money in procuring the materials which would make their body fit and presentable.

2. Lagna lord in Second house: If the Lagna Lord is in second houses, the native will be gainful (labhavan), scholar (pundit), happy (sukhi), good natured (sushila), be religious (dharmavi), honourable (maani) and will have many wives. For such natives, the intelligence and ideals are focused in the 2nd house of family, wealth and food. This makes them always in pursuit of accumulating more and more money and increasing their bank balance. The like good food and can also make connoisseur of food or good chef. 2nd house being the house of speech and also resided by goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom, when the Lagna lord is placed in the 2nd house, he is blessed by Goddess Lakshmi. This makes the person learned and wise. While seen in the context of the 5th house, the house of knowledge, 2nd is placed in the 11th from it. Hence, it shows gain of objective of knowledge or applying the knowledge in real life, since 11th house rules gain of objectives. Second house is also the house of family. The presence of the Lagna lord in the 2nd house makes the native is committed towards the family. The commitment can also be extended to the family outside his immediate family, all the relations, and his community in whole. The native shall constantly try to fulfil the requirement of his family or the community. This also makes the native respectable in the eye of the family and the community and honourable too. Along with the 9th house, the 2nd house is also the house of Vishnu, since 2nd house is the house of sustenance and Vishnu is the sustainer. Vishnu gives the dharmic ideals to the person and takes him on the path of dharma as mentioned in Srimad Bhagavat Gita. Placement of the Lagna lord in the 2nd house thus makes the person inclined towards

dharma and dharmic activities. However for this indication to fully manifest, the karaka for dharma, Sun should also be well placed in the horoscope and preferably influence the houses of dharma. Second house is the 8th house from the 7th house and thus rules the 2nd marriage. When the lagna lord is placed in the 2nd house, the native craves for relationship beyond the marital relationship. The native is highly passionate and provided the planets which can give passion (Venus- Mars or Mercury- Moon) are also under picture, the native shall have relationships outside the social boundaries. This also means that the native have multiple marriages with the break of former marriage concludes into latter marriages. This indication however comes true, only if the 8th house is afflicted (malefics in 8th and/or 8th lord weak and afflicted). Since Lagna lord also brings the influence of Moon on the 2nd house while placed there, the natives sometimes find their wealth fluctuating, since Moon shows fluctuations to the indications where it is placed.

3. Lagna lord in Third house: If Lagna Lord is in Sahaja Sthana, the native is courageous like a Lion (Simha tulya parakrami), endowed with all kinds of material luxury (sarva sampad yuto), honourable (maani), have two wives (dvi-bharya), be intelligent (matimaan) and happy (sukhi). Third house is the house of valour, younger siblings, communication and sexual morality. When the Lagna lord is placed in the third house the ideals and intelligence (Lagna) is focused on the matters of third house. The symbol of Lion in the matter of courage shows that while the natives of this combination are valorous, they are principled in the matter of courage and will only show the courage at the time of need, like a Lion. However, they are calm and composed at other times and well behaved too. This is similar to the behaviour of Lion, when it is not on its hunting spree. In addition, when the Lion has quenched its hunger, it does not long for its hunt any more and generously leave the remains for the lesser predators. This indicate that native with this combination shall be generous while courageous and shall not display their courage every now and then. This indication is stronger if Lagna lord is a malefic and/or the 3rd house is aspected by malefics and/or the karaka for valour Mars is well placed. The Karaka‘s aspect on the house enhances the significations of the house, related to that Karaka. Thus while the Lagna lord is placed in the Lagna, Mars also aspects or placed in the 3rd house, the native is extremely courageous. How he displays his power in this world is a different matter however, which needs to be seen from the 3rd or 6th from the Arudha Lagna.

In the real life the quality of courage translates into risk taking behaviour. Hence when the Lagna lord is placed in the 3rd house, such people become high risk taker. Because they are not afraid of anything, they more than often take initiative in whatever comes their way. This makes them a natural leader and respected by their peers. However, as mentioned before this, influence to be strong on the native, the karaka Mars should be well placed and/ or influence the 3rd house. The third house is also given the name of Upachaya, which represents growth. When the Lagna lord is placed in the Upachaya, the native like to gain from the environment surrounding them and they are in the pursuit of procuring all the materials of comfort. The important necessities of growth are Intelligence and effort. Among the four upachayas, namely 3/6/10/11, the 3rd and 6th house shows the intelligence required for the growth (from Lagna it is the growth of self) while the 10th and the 11th shows the efforts. Thus, if the Lagna lord is placed in the 3rd house or 6th house, the natives are intelligent and also called Dhi-Mantah. To illustrate this, Maharishi says that the natives with the Lagna lord placed in the 3rd house are Mati-maan (Mati means intelligence and Maan means endowed with). Along with this Maharishi used the term Sukhi or happiness. This is a continuous endeavour of human to attain happiness in their life. Thus a person having the mentioned combination would take any kind of risk to attain the matters of comfort and having a happy life. The key thing here to be noted is that the native would rarely dependent on others to attain the comforts and shall use their intelligence instead. Third house is also the house which governs the attitude towards sexual relationships and the sexual morals. Many say that this is also the house of Copulation. The placement of the Lagna lord in the 3rd house also draws the native towards these indications and hence the native becomes passionate. They crave to have sexual relationships with many, however, whether this shall be predominant in the nature of the native can only be seen from the combinations supporting or opposing it. While the combinations Venus- Mars or MoonMercury gives high sexual passion, Ketu helps in curbing the same. All the influences needed to be taken before pronouncing the result. This is why Maharishi says that the native with the Lagna lord in the 3rd house have two wives. Sunday, September 19, 2004

Pointers to Mantra Bhava 1. Jupiter is the karaka for the mantra bhava. Ninth from the Jupiter brings Guru in the one‘s life. The Guru in one‘s life is represented by the chara bhratrkaraka. What way the native associates with the guru can be seen from the chara bhratrkaraka in the rasi chart.

2. When benefics are placed in the fifth house the person is wise and principled. He is inclined towards Japa or Meditation and is spiritual and well behaved. 3. A strong fifth lord in conjunction with Jupiter or Mercury placed in a trine or a Kendra endows the native with Intelligence or wisdom.Mercury or Jupiter‘s association with fifth house makes a person a scholar and an author. 4. Preponderance of masculinity on fifth house or lord gives the desire to worship a male deity. The masculinity can be indicated by 1) Odd sign and 2) Male planet (Sun, Mars and Jupiter). 5. Association (conjunction, aspect, exchange) of malefic planets (Saturn, Mars and Rahu) the malefic is pulled towards kshudra devata, spirits and departed souls. However, if there are influences of benefics (Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Moon and also Sun) on the fifth house/ lord, the native likes to worship Sattvik devatas and has a nature that of a sadhu. 6. When the lord of the fourth house is in fifth, the native would be a devotee of Vishnu (Jataka Parijata, JT, BPHS). 7. When the fifth lord is associated with Mercury, the native worships Mahavishnu. 8. When the twelfth lord in second or eighth house and is related to fifth lord then the native is devoted towards Sattvik deities. 9. When the fifth lord is in Leo and aspected by Sun, then the native will meditate upon Panchakshari mantra and attain blessings of Shiva (Suka Nadi). 10. If Moon is in fifth house and fifth lord is with Mars, the native worships Kartikeya. 11. If Jupiter is in fifth house and the fifth lord is in Virgo, the native becomes a worshipper of mata Gouri. 12. When the fifth lord is placed in the seventh house, the native becomes arva dharma samanvita and respects all religion. 13. When the eleventh lord is in fifth house, the native is religious. 14. When the twelfth lord is in fifth native visit shrines to get a child.

15. The deities governed by different planets are Sun- Shiva; Moon- Gouri; Mars- Skanda; Mercury- Vishnu; Jupiter- Sadashiva, Mahavishnu; Venus- Lakshmi; Saturn- Narayana; Rahu- Durga; Ketu- Ganesha. If there are influences of these planets on the 5th house or the fifth lord, then the native would be attracted towards worship of the deity signified by different planets. Sunday, September 19, 2004

Yogada: The yoga givers INTRODUCTION Maharishi Parashara in BPHS discussed about some special lagnas such as Hora Lagna (HL) and Ghatika Lagna (GL) and said that matters related to financial prosperity and power/ status need to be respectively judged from these special lagnas. Whichever a planet comes into contact with these special lagnas, it becomes specifically capable to bestow prosperity on the native. The effect of the yogada can be felt during their vimshottari dasa, in the antar of another auspicious planet, related to the yogada. It is useful to find the intensity of the results, the yogadas can give. The following section gives different level of yoga giver, whereby the ones mentioned later become progressively stronger to bestow yoga on the native.

KARTA: If any planet becomes the lord of/ placed with/ aspects the Lagna, Hora Lagna or Ghatika Lagna, then he becomes karta. Karta means the doer and thus, such planet can become the doer of different actions in the native's life to bring material benefits to the native related to the area implied by the associaton. If the association is with the Lagna, then there is self development, if Hora Lagna, then improvement in financial prospects and if the association is with the Ghatika Lagna, then there is improvement in power, authority and status of the native.

KEVALA: Kevala means the exclusive one. If the subhapati (Moon sign lord) becomes the Karta, then he takes up the role of a Kevala and gives great material prospects. This is because, the subhapati has the responsibility to provide the materials for sustenance in this world and as it becomes Karta, its ability to bestow material gains increases substantially.

YOGADA: If any planet simultaneously aspects, conjoin, owns the Lagna and Hora Lagna/ Ghatika Lagna, he becomes Yogada. Alongwith the ownership of the signs of Lagna/ HL/ GL, ownership of 7th from these signs can also be considered. Yogada is comprised of Yoga and Da, which means material prospects (yoga) giver (da). The association with HL bestow financial gains and hence such yogada is known as Dhana yogada and association with GL gives power and status and hence such yogada is knows as Raja yogada.

KEVALA YOGADA: If the subhapati (Moon sign lord) becomes a yogada, he is specifically equipped to give financial gains or status and hence known as Kevala Yogada (exclusive giver of prosperity).

MAHA YOGADA: If a planet simultaneously aspects, placed in or own Lagna, HL and GL (or seventh from them), then he becomes Mahayogada. The Mahayogada in its dasa bestow excellent prosperity in the antarof an auspicious planet (related to the yogada by aspect, conjunction or exchange).

KEVALA MAHA YOGADA: This planet has the highest capacity to bestow prosperity to a native. During the dasa of such planet, the person can rise from riches even from rags. Whenever the subhapati becomes the mahayogada, it is called the kevala mahayogada Wednesday, September 22, 2004

Natural Years of Fructification of Yogas It is normally observed that at many times, different yogas happening in a horoscope doesnot manifest during the vimshottari dasa of the planet. This is because, the dasa's require right environment to manifest its effect. This is why, one must look at in which house the yogas are happening, which would give the clue to when the environment would be right for the dasa to manifest. In this regard, Maharishi Jaimini suggests in the Jaimini Sutras that yogas forming in the houses 2nd and 4th shall fructify early in life and that of 1st, 7th and 9th shall fructify late. Though he has not mentioned about other houses, we can extend this principle to others houses too. This knowledge is from the tradition of SJC and given to me by my honourable Guru. We have to do two way counting to arrive at the houses covered based on the satyapeetha principle (1st and 7th houses). Thus if yoga occurring in the 2nd and 4th is likely to fructify in the beginning, counting 7th from them we arrive at 8th and 10th, which shall also fall in this category. Now the late fructifying houses are 1st and 9th and counting 7th from them, we have 7th and 3rd. Thus yogas happening in the houses 1/3/7/9 shall fructify in the last part of life. The remaining houses are 5th, 6th and 7th from it, where if any yoga happen shall fructify in the middle part. So the sequences of fructification of houses are: Early : 2/ 4/ 8/ 10

Middle: 5/ 6/ 11/ 12 Late : 1/ 7/ 9/ 3 However, this is not the exact sequence of fructification as we still do not know in the early part, who among 2/4/8/10 shall come first. To arrive at the final sequence we have to understand two concepts. 1. Manduka Gati: Manduka or frog is indicated by Rahu and the movement it shows is in Jumps to the alternate houses. This particular movement is applicable while arriving at the sequence of fructification of different houses in a person's life. Now why are we interested in this manduka gati, ruled by Rahu. This is because, this particular fructification shall show the nature of the environment/ situations at different times that you shall be placed in and the experiences that you shall be undergoing in those environment. Now the question is why do we have to go to certain experiences? This is because; we have to pay for whatever we have done in the past births. If this is so, Rahu is the planet who makes us take this birth and bind us in this bondage and hence Rahu rules the root of this movement. 2. Movement towards the Lagna: This is the goal of all human birth to reach the stage of self-actualisation or nirvana. This goal is represented by the Lagna, which is the predominant satya peetha. So the jump shall always be directed towards the Lagna and if not possible due to some constraints, the jump shall happen to the 7th house from the house of Jumping. This shall be more clear when we take of the exercise to finding the sequence of Jumps. _______________________________________ Let's start the exercise now: The first experience begins from the childhood and care of Mother. This is ruled by the 4th house. 4th house is also the house of creation as it is mother who can only create or give birth. So lets start with 4th house.

4Jumping 3 houses (alternate house), towards the lagna, we arrive at the 2nd house, so the sequence becomes:

4-2Now while we jump the alternate house towards Lagna, we see that, this is not possible as

then we have to jump over the Lagna, which is not allowed. So we got to Jump to the 7th from the sign which happens to be the 8th house. Lets add 8th house to the sequence now:

4-2-8From 8th house, either we can jump to 6th or 10th. But 10th being near the Lagna we got to Jump to the 10th house and now the sequence becomes:

4-2-8-10 From 10th we got to Jump to 12th as that the only house left for Jumping as 8th is already gone. Adding 12th to the sequence we have:

4-2-8-10-12From 12th, if we try jumping alternate houses, we have to Jump over the Lagna, which is not allowed and hence we have to Jump to the 7th from 12th, which happens to be 6th. Adding 6th to the sequence we have:

4-2-8-10-12-6From 6th we can either Jump to 4th or 8th, however we can't as they are already gone. Now, neither can we Jump alternate house nor the 7th house from 6th and we are stuck. What can we do now. Hmm. The frog has to crawl now. It can either crawl to the previous sign 5th or to the next sign 7th. 5th being closer to Lagna, it Jumps to 5th. Adding 5th to the sequence we have:

4-2-8-10-12-6-5From 5th, the jump can happen to the 3rd or the 7th. Neither of this can happen as then the Jump has to happen over 4th or 6th, both of them are occupied and they would not let the frog Jump over their houses. Now what does the frog do? It would Jump to the 7th from it, i.e., to the 11th house. So the sequence becomes:

4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11From 11th, the Frog moves to the Lagna as that is the most logical thing it can do. :-). The sequence is now:

4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-1From Lagna the frog can either move to 12th or 3rd. This is not possible as 12th is already taken and the 3rd is not allowed as 2nd would not allow jumping over it as it is already taken. So the frog moves to the 7th house. The sequence becomes:

4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-1-7From 7th, the frog can either Jump to 9th or 5th. 5th is not allowed, and 8th would not allow to Jump over it as it is already taken. It cannot crawl too as 6th and 8th both taken. Hence now the frog has to force to 9th house through 8th. What persuasion the frog did to the 8th house to let it though? I don't know this!. Whatever it is lets added 9th to the sequence:

4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-1-7-9Now only house left is 7th from 9th, i.e., 3rd. The frog happily jumps on that to end it jumping sequence. Maharishi Jaimini suggests 3rd also to be house of end being 8th from 8th house. I am not going to explaining the significance of 3rd in ending the sequence now. However, lets add 3rd to the sequence and end the Jumping exercise session.

4-2-8-10-12-6-5-11-1-7-9-3 The above sequence show in what sequence different houses fructify in someone's life. If one of the houses contains a rajayoga, it shall fructify during the appropriate age of the person concerned. This can also be called the Naisargik Rasi Dasa as this shows the natural period of fructification of houses. Now what should be the difference between the Naisargika Graha Dasa or Naisargika Rasi Dasa. With some thinking one would realise that Graha shows animate beings and Rasi shows the field of action for the animate beings. We all know that during the dasa of a planet we all partake the qualities of the graha. Thus the Naisargika Graha Dasa shall show what "We are" during their natural period, whereas the Naisargika Rasi Dasa shall show what we get during their natural period. A person can be in Penury or Riches; be diseased or healthy etc, based on what he gets from this world; however, how he acts is based on what he is during that time.

Fixing the age of fructification: Given the sequence of Fructification of houses, can we fix the age of fructification of a particular yoga. There are some cues and we have to take their support while attempting

answering this question. 1. The natural purnaayu is 108 years in the rasi dasas such as Shoola Dasa. Distributing this over 12 houses the aayu governed by each house becomes 9 years. The Purnaayu is divided into three khandas, (0-36) as alpaayu, (36-72) as Madhyaayu and (72-108) as Purnaayu. Each Khanda is again divided into three kakshya each namely short, middle or long. While computing the Longivity based on the three pairs, we can determine the aayu of the native is in which Khanda and which Kakshya. 2. If the Aayu of the native is in the Short "Kakshya", the age of the signs would be movable -7, Fixed - 8, Dual - 9 as in Sthira Dasa. If the aayu of the native falls in the Middle Kakshya, the age denoted by the signs shall be 9 years each, as in Shoola Dasa. If the aayu of the native falls in the Long Kakshya, the age denoted by the signs shall be 10 years, which adds up to be the longest most aayu in this kali yoga, i.e., 120 years. 3. For all normal purpose, we can take the age denoted by a sign to be 9 years. Thus is a rajayoga happen in the 7th house it shall fructify between 81 to 90 years of age. 4. There could be other rules which I am not aware yet. Probably Pt. Rath can say something more on this.

Illustration: To Illustrate this, lets take my own example:

Poddar, Sarajit

Natal Chart Date: August 25, 1974 Time: 14:32:44 Time Zone: 5:30:00 (East of GMT) Longitude: 85 E 17' 00" Latitude: 23 N 40' 00" Early Childhood (0-9 years) This is indicated by the 4th house. 4th house is ruled by Jupiter and aspected by Saturn from 7th, Gulika and Mandi from the Lagna. The lord Jupiter is placed in Marana Avastha. This shows that the house is not so well placed. The trend of this period can be found by dividing the period into three parts. Please refer to the note on the same end of this mail. Pisces is an Ubhayodaya sign and hence the result of the sign shall predominate during the middle part of the dasa i.e., 3-6 years. The first part shall be governed by the planet who is more benefic between lord and the planets conjoining/ aspecting. Decidingly Jupiter stands out. Hence Jupiter's effect shall be seen during the first 0-3 years and Saturn/ Gk/Md result would be seen during the last 1/3rd i.e., 6-9 years. Now, between 0-3 years of my age, I got sever bouts of Balarista, Twice I returned from the clutch of death during that time. Both the time, many thought I was dead as I turned blue, one due to chocking of my wind pipe and very high fever. Marana Avastha of Jupiter did show its effect. Between 3-6 years, I remember asking my parents very high philosophical questions such as why I am born, what my purpose in life is and why not I become a Sanyasi. At least during that time onwards my parents were very watchful on my actions and movements. The philosophical and sign of eternal knowledge Pisces showed its effect. Between 6-9 years, my asthma started picking up and I got severely ill day by day. Note that Saturn is placed in the 3rd from AL in a airy sign, showed its effect while aspecting the 4th house. Gulika's and Mandi's aspect also showed it color. The illness was very acute and chronic. This way you can find the years of happening of different events in one's life.

Conclusion From the analysis and illustration we can see that, the age when the yogas would fructify in someones' life, whether good or bad is dependent on the house where the yogas are happening. The natural years of fructification of each house is as follows:

4 : 00- 09 years 2 : 09- 18 years 8 : 18- 27 years 10: 27- 36 years 12: 36- 45 years 6 : 45- 54 years 5 : 54- 63 years 11: 63- 72 years 1 : 72- 81 years 7 : 81- 90 years 9 : 90- 99 years 3 : 99- 108 years

Trend of Rasi Dasa The trend of any Rasi dasa can be judged by dividing the dasa period into three parts. These parts would focus on the results indicated bya. The sign/ House b. The lord c. Occupation and Aspect on that sign Based on rising of the signs and beneficence/ maleficence of the planets involved the results shall occur in certain segments 1. Rising of the Signs: There are three ways in which a sign can rise: a. Sirsodaya: Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Aquarius. b. Pristodaya: Taurus, Cancer, Sagittarius, Capricorn. c. Ubhayodaya: Pisces Sirsodaya signs give results in the early part of the dasa, Pristodaya signs give results during the last part of the dasa, whereas the Ubhayodaya signs give results during the middle part of the dasa.

2. Benefic/ Malefic Nature of the lord/ aspects/ conjunctions Jyotish shastras have said unanimously that the benefic results of the dasa shall be felt during the early part and the malefic results will be felt in the latter part. In the remaining two part of the dasa, benefic results will be given in the early part. Thus the results will be given by the lord or aspect/ conjunction, depending on who is the most be Wednesday, September 22, 2004

Analysing Tithi Pravesh Chakra I Tithi pravesh chakra is one of the cornerstone of vedic astrology and was hidden in tradition of SJC until, the knowledge was given out by Pt. Sanjay Rath. Vedic astrology widely uses the solar return chart or the surya varsha pravesh chakra to predict the event of a year and this is widely known as Varshaphala. However, from time immemorial the scholars and pundits of India used the Tithi based calendar to reckon time, since the time needs to be reckoned from both the lumeneries, as they represent two different aspects of our self. Thus, the start of a year needs to be reckoned from the time when the exact portion of tithi commence again after a full cycle of Sun in the zodiac. Since the Moon phase calendar or the tithi calendar is synchronised with Sun, we need to see the tithi when the Sun returns back to the same sign after an year and the exact amount of the birth tithi has elapsed. When the event happen, that commences a new year in the life of native and the horoscope drawn for that moment can show the events of the year. However, the tithi pravesh chart can not be read independently from the natal chart, since the natal horoscope has an overriding influence over the native. This article shows how to analyse the tithi pravesh chart, while simultaneously taking the natal chart into consideration.

1. Weekday: Take the weekday running at the commencement of the tithi new year. This becomes the lord of the year and has the most predominating influence on the native. Here the day needs to be reckoned from Sunrise to next sunrise and thus, somebody who is born after 00:00 hrs need to be considered to be born in the previous day. Only when the birth is after Sunrise, the weekday becomes the current weekday. Thus there can be minor discrepancy between the weekday as reckoned as per the english calendar and the one reckoned as per the hindu calendar.

If this planet happens to be a functional benefic for the natal lagna and placed favourably in the horoscope, then the year would be favourable, otherwise unfavourable. The intensity of the results can be seen from how well the planet is placed in the natal horscope, what are the yogas the planet is involved in etc. The year lord shall activate all the yogas and results related to it in the natal horoscope during that year. This is based on the principle that whenever a planet is strong to give results, it will give the results of its ownership, placement and yogas in the natal horoscope:

2. Lagna: The lagna is the key which chanalises the energies of the natal horoscope to the Tithi pravesh chakra.

Thus, if the tithi pravesh lagna is placed in Kendra to Natal lagna, it will bring happiness; in trikona it will bring prosperity and if placed in dusthana or badhakasthana, it will bring troubles and ostabcles.

The lagna lord in the tithi pravesh chakra needs to be studied for success or failure in different endeavours in the year.

3. Hora: The hora lord at the commencement of the tithi new year set the focus of the events that are going to happen in that year. The events can be seen from the ownership, placement and yogas the hora lord is involved in the tithi pravesh chakra.

This is the most important factor of the three and the strengths, placement or ownership and the yogas it is involved in will have tremendous impact on the main events of the year. If it is badly placed or afflicted, then the events can leave us with some bad experiences.

The influence on the hora lord can be seen from the different divisional charts to find the exact nature of events likely to take place in different area of life represented by the divisional chart.

The principle of the Year lord, Lagna, Lagna lord and hora lord can be applied to any other pravesh chakra such as masa pravesh chakra or dina pravesh chakra. Wednesday, September 22, 2004

Analysing Tithi Pravesh Chakra I Tithi pravesh chakra is one of the cornerstone of vedic astrology and was hidden in tradition of SJC until, the knowledge was given out by Pt. Sanjay Rath. Vedic astrology widely uses the solar return chart or the surya varsha pravesh chakra to predict the event of a year and this is widely known as Varshaphala. However, from time immemorial the scholars and pundits of India used the Tithi based calendar to reckon time, since the time needs to be reckoned from both the lumeneries, as they represent two different aspects of our self. Thus, the start of a year needs to be reckoned from the time when the exact portion of tithi commence again after a full cycle of Sun in the zodiac. Since the Moon phase calendar or the tithi calendar is synchronised with Sun, we need to see the tithi when the Sun returns back to the same sign after an year and the exact amount of the birth tithi has elapsed.

When the event happen, that commences a new year in the life of native and the horoscope drawn for that moment can show the events of the year. However, the tithi pravesh chart can not be read independently from the natal chart, since the natal horoscope has an overriding influence over the native. This article shows how to analyse the tithi pravesh chart, while simultaneously taking the natal chart into consideration.

1. Weekday: Take the weekday running at the commencement of the tithi new year. This becomes the lord of the year and has the most predominating influence on the native. Here the day needs to be reckoned from Sunrise to next sunrise and thus, somebody who is born after 00:00 hrs need to be considered to be born in the previous day. Only when the birth is after Sunrise, the weekday becomes the current weekday. Thus there can be minor discrepancy between the weekday as reckoned as per the english calendar and the one reckoned as per the hindu calendar.

If this planet happens to be a functional benefic for the natal lagna and placed favourably in the horoscope, then the year would be favourable, otherwise unfavourable. The intensity of the results can be seen from how well the planet is placed in the natal horscope, what are the yogas the planet is involved in etc. The year lord shall activate all the yogas and results related to it in the natal horoscope during that year. This is based on the principle that whenever a planet is strong to give results, it will give the results of its ownership, placement and yogas in the natal horoscope:

2. Lagna: The lagna is the key which chanalises the energies of the natal horoscope to the Tithi pravesh chakra.

Thus, if the tithi pravesh lagna is placed in Kendra to Natal lagna, it will bring happiness; in trikona it will bring prosperity and if placed in dusthana or badhakasthana, it will bring troubles and ostabcles.

The lagna lord in the tithi pravesh chakra needs to be studied for success or failure in different endeavours in the year.

3. Hora: The hora lord at the commencement of the tithi new year set the focus of the events that are going to happen in that year. The events can be seen from the ownership, placement and yogas the hora lord is involved in the tithi pravesh chakra.

This is the most important factor of the three and the strengths, placement or ownership

and the yogas it is involved in will have tremendous impact on the main events of the year. If it is badly placed or afflicted, then the events can leave us with some bad experiences.

The influence on the hora lord can be seen from the different divisional charts to find the exact nature of events likely to take place in different area of life represented by the divisional chart.

The principle of the Year lord, Lagna, Lagna lord and hora lord can be applied to any other pravesh chakra such as masa pravesh chakra or dina pravesh chakra. Friday, September 24, 2004

Gandanta: The Junction of Fire & Water INTRODUCTION The birth during Moon's transit at some specific positions in the zodiac is considered as extremely inauspicious. Gandanta positions are one of those inauspicious positions among others such as usna ghatikas, visha ghatikas etc. The person born under gandanta suffers numerous miseries in life and based on the exact nature of the gandandta even the parents and other relations can be severly affected. To alleviate the troubles from the Gandanta birth, it is advised to do shanti puja for birth during this time.

Gandanta is comprised of two terms Ganda and Anta, where Ganda means "a node" and anta means "the end". The whole zodiac is visioned to have three nodes at zero degree Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, which are also called the brahma randhra (eye of Brahma, the creator) or Vishnu Nabhi (the navel of Vishnu, showing the beginning of creation). To understand why Gandanta is known to be inauspicious, we need to understand the creation process. The creation process is cyclical, which starts with the emergence of creation impetus and ends with dissolution of the whole creation to nothing-ness. This cycle can be mapped to the four elements of nature in the oder of Fire, Earth, Air and Water and the whole process of creation and dissolution happen under the ambit of the Ethery element. In the zodiac the whole creation process repeats thrice from the beginning of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, the three fiery signs. While mapping the creation process with the nakshatra scheme of zodiac reckoning, the three cycles start from Aswini, Magha and Moola. However, before the creation starts the end of the watery signs namly, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, shows the dissolution of the creation. Thus the beginning of the mentioned three fiery signs shows transition from the dissolution phase to creation phase and hence they represent as three nodes in the zodiac, each starting its own process of creation. Hence the person born near to these nodes are caught in the process of transition from destruction of old creation and start of new creation and hence suffer the burnt of it. Like the start of creation is shown by the beginning of Aswini, Magha and Moola, the end of destruction is represented by Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati, which falls in the ending part of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Thus the gandanta nakshatras are these six nakshatras with the 4th pada of last nakstras of watery signs and 1st pada of first nakstras in the fiery signs. They are the 4th pada

of Revati (Pisces), Ashlesha (Cancer), Jyestha (Scorpio) and the 1st pada of Ashwini (Aries), Magha (Leo) and Moola (Sagittarius).

Thus the gandanta happens whenever there is a transition from watery element to fiery element. Anyone born during such transition has to suffer the trouble due to this transition and suitable remedy is required to alleviate the troubles.

NAKSHATRA GANDANTA Moon’s motion in one Nakshatra is supposed to be 60 ghatikas and hence the duration of the Nakshatra which is affected by the Gandanta dosa is measured in terms of the Ghatikas. For the first constellations of fiery signs, the first three Ghatika and the last five Ghatikas before the end of the last constellation of watery signs are the precise duration of Gandanta. Since the arc duration of one Nakshatra is 13d 20m or 800 min, which is equivalent to 60 ghatikas of time, 3 ghatikas would be equivalent to 40 arc mins and 5 ghatikas would be equal to 66.67 arc mins. Thus while reckoning the gandanta in terms of the arc of the zodiac, we must take last 66.67 arc min of the last Nakshatra of the watery signs and the first 40 arc mins of Classification of Gandanta Classification 1: § If birth is in the daytime, it is called Pitri (father) Gandanta while a night birth during Gandanta is called Matri (mother) Gandanta. Classification 2: § Birth in Revati (Pisces) – Aswini (Aries) junction is called Swa (self) -Gandanta § Birth in Aslesha (Cancer) – Magha (Leo) junction is called Matri (mother) Gandanta § Birth in Jyestha (Scorpio) – Moola (Sagittarius) junction is called Pitri (father) Gandanta. Abhukta Gandanta Narada Muni has stated that of these six constellations, the “Abhukta Moola Gandanta” comprises the last two Ghatika of Jyestha and first two Ghatika of Moola constellation. He adds that such a child should be abandoned (or given away) or any form of hope from him should not be made. Since this is the pitri gandanta, if the child survives, father should not see his face for 8 years after birth. Other authorities indicate 27 days for this abstraction of father from seeing the face of the child, which seems more practical in today’s context. Thereafter suitable remedial measures should be performed. Moola-Nivasa (Residence of Moola) 1. In the Vedic months of Margasirsa, Phalgun, Vaisakha and Jyestha the residence of Moola is in “Patala Loka” (the hell).

2. In Sravana, Kartika, Chaitra and Pausa the residence of Moola is in Martya Loka (the realm of Dead). 3. In the four Vedic months of Ashada, Aswina, Bhadra and Magha, the residence of Moola is in Swarga Loka (the Heavens).

If birth is in Gandanta and the residence of Moola is in the realm of the dead (Martya Loka) then great evil is indicated. The evil is lesser for the other Loka. Movable, Fixed and Dual signs as the (Lagna) are said to give Moola residence of Swarga, Patala and Martya loka respectively. Thus, if someone is born with dual sign as Lagna which Moon in the last quarter of Jyestha or first quarter of Moola, then great evil falls on the native.

Ganda Phala: (Results of birth in Gandanta). Lagna being the governor of intelligence and the Moon, the governor of physical body, Lagna Gandanta results in the loss of intelligence while Rasi Gandanta results in premature death or loss of longevity. Remedies (from Vedic Remedies in Astrology by Pt. Rath) The remedy lies in worshipping the Lord of the Lagna/ Moon constellation depending on whether it is Lagna or Rasi gandanta. This deity becomes the “Devata” who can break the weakness due to Gandanta. Since the affliction comes from an adjoining sign, the lord of the nature of the sign becomes the “AdhiDevata” and the lord of the afflicting constellation becomes the “Pratyadhi-Devata”. For example, let us determine the deities for Jyestha Gandanta. The Lord of the Jyestha constellation is Indra. So, Indra is the Devata or Chief deity. Jyestha is in Scorpio and the junction affliction comes from the sign Sagittarius having the Moola constellation. Sagittarius is a fiery sign and the God of fire Agni is the Adhi-Devata. Moola is the afflicting constellation and the Lord of this constellation is Rakshas who is the Pratyadhi-Devata.

Nakshatra Deities

Abhijit Nakshatra: Abhijit nakshatra is called the intercalary(IC) nakshatra as it appear as a small (smaller duration as compared to normal duration of nakshatra 13d 20m) nakshatra between Uttarashadha and Sravana. The duration of Uttarashadha is divided into four parts and the first three padas are assigned to Uttarashadha, which makes the duration of Uttarashadha to be 10deg with each pada to be 2d 30m. The remaining one pada of Uttarashadha is assigned to Abhijit, the intercalary nakshatra. Similarly beginning 1/15th part of Sravana is given to Abhijit, making its total length to be 253.33 min, i.e., 4d 13m 20s. The remaining 14/15th part of Sravana is assigned to the four padas of Sravana, making the total duration of Sravana to be 12d 26m 40s

Element Detities

The ritual is normally performed in the Eastern or Northern part of the house depending on whether the Gandanta is in a fiery sign (East) or watery sign (North). The Kalasha (water pot) containing Panchagavya, Shastaushadhi and Ganga water is installed. The idol of the Devata is installed on another earthen pot adjoining the Kalasha or a gold coin can be used to represent the deity. Similarly, the Adhidevata and Pratyadhidevata are also installed and worshipped (For more details refer to BPHS). This is followed by a Yagya (Fire sacrifice) & Abhishek (Ritual bathing with Mritunjaya Mantra). The water from the two Kalash whould be poured on the head of the parents and the child. Donations, Dakshina and breaking of fast ends the ritual. Rudrabhishek as well as ceremonial bathing of the afflicted persons is necessary. For (1) day Ganda dosha father and child (2) Night birth Ganda dosha Mother & child and (3) Sandhya (Sunrise/ sunset) born Ganda dosha both father & mother and child are protected with Abhishek using four vessels of water etc and Sahasraksha Mantra. People who cannot afford these elaborate rituals should recite the Mahamritunjaya Mantra eight thousand times within 40 days starting from the 12th day from the birth of the child. It maybe noted that remedial measures cannot be performed for 11 days following birth.

Other results Besides what has already been stated, there are other methods of determining the results of gandanta. The number of the birth asterism (Janma Nakshtra) is multiplied by three (3). The numbers of birth tithi (as recknoed from Sukla Paksha prati pada) and the day of birth (as reckoned from Sunday) are added and the sum is divided by eight (8). The remainder indicates the Ganda Dosh (Error/Evil).

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Monday, October 04, 2004

Transit II: Transit from Arudha The arudha shows the image of a person in this world. Though the true self is important for a person, the perception about him in this world is equally important as all the interaction with the external world is based on how the person is perceived by the world. Hence for analysing, how we are going to benefit or lose material with relations to the world, we need to consider the arudha lagna. The importance of Arudha Lagna is discussed by both Maharishi Parashara and Maharishi Jaimini in their immortal classics, however some other classics such as Deva Keralam mention about the importance of transits with respect

to

the

arudha

lagna

too.

While we speak of arudha lagna, different other arudhas can be seen for the impact of transits on persons ruled by different arudhas and also different affairs ruled by them, which are as follows: A2

:

A3 A4

Dhanapada

: :

Vikramapada:

A6 A7 A8

:

Happiness -

Darapada

:

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Mrtyupada :

A10:

Rajyapada

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Dharmapada

Labhapada

A12: Upapada

risks at

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Relationships Inherent

Gain

and and

of

siblings and

mother Children

Diseases,

enemies

and

affairs

weaknesses position

objectives

Money

younger

properties

Religiosness Power,

the

initiation,

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home,

Mantra

Shatrupada

A9 A11:

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Mantrapada :

Family

Intiatives/

Sukhapada

A5

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and

business and

longevity

and

Father

and elder

authority siblings

- Spouse

The important planets to be seen for the transits are the slow moving planets Saturn, Rahu/ Ketu, Jupiter

and the faster moving planets Sun and Moon. Since the Karaka for the Arudha is Moon, Saturn tend to harm it and Jupiter/ Sun tend to fortify it, during their transits. Some guidelines to judge the transits of planets from the AL are given below. Intelligent jyotishas can extend this principles to other arudhas as well. Saturn: Transit of Saturn in the 1st, 4th, 8th & 10th houses from the arudha lagna goes by the name of Kantaka Sani (kantaka means thorne and the term imply that the person is hurt so much that he limps) and is considered to be extremely inauspicious for career and financial welbeing of a person. If it happens to be in bad position from the Lagna and the Moon as well, then the person passes through serious hard times. The transit in the 4th house is known as ardha-kantak (half-kantak) and lesser worse than other positions. The transit of Sasturn however in the 12th from the Arudha is supposed to give Raja-yoga and while

transiting

in

the

3rd

and

6th

from

the

Arudha

gives

many

benefits.

Jupiter: Jupiter is knows as the Jiva or the life-giver and controls the fruits of any effort. Thus whenever it transits over favoruable positons from a arudha, the person realises the fruits of all the struggle he has put at differet times. Thus the transit of Jupiter in quadrants from arudha lagna is considered a blessing. The Moon: The transit of Moon in the 5th, 9th and 12th from any arudha is considered to be extremely fruitful for that arudha. Thus for all major activities done by a person should be done during such time, when Moon transits favourable position from the Arudha Lagna. The worst position of Transit Moon is in the 8th from an Arudha, which is extremenly detrimental to the image of the person or related areas. The Sun: The transit of the Sun in the Trine to an Arudha energises the arudha and the person feels special focus regarding those area as governed by the arudhas. Thus at the time of death, Sun should be in the trine to the Mrityupada (A8), the arudha for longevity and death. If not death, such transit can give, near

death

experiences.

The Nodes: Rahu is the materialistic planet and hence confers material gains, whenever it transits in the trine to the Arudha Lagna, whereas since Ketu is the spiritual planet, it confers spiritual pursuits while it transits the trine to the Arudha Lagna. Similar results can be predicted when the nodes transit with respect to other arudhas. Thus when they transit with respect to the Dharmarudha (A9), similar things can be told about the father or father like persons. Wednesday, October 06, 2004

Marriage Compatibility Introduction Marriage compatibility is an important contribution of Jyotish to the world as only it can foresee any problems in the married life of a couple and can precisely determine which area shall the problem root from. This is done with kuta matching as enumerated by Harihara in his immortal classic Prasna Marga. However, it is not possible to match all the kutas and

here we must appreciate that nothing in this world is perfect and we need to compromise at various places. Compromises may be made in various kutas, however it should not be made in the five important kutas namely vasya, mahendra, yoni, Janma Rasi and lord of the Janma Rasi. There are three more kutas, which are to be considered very important, viz., gana, dina and stree-deergha. Besides this the Brahmins should also consider Gotra Kuta.

There are two kinds of Kuta, one which contribute points towards the 36 point scheme and the other does not. The Kutas which contribute to the 36 point schemes are Nadi, Rasi, Gana, Graha Maitri, Yoni, Dina, Vasya and Varna in the decreasing order of importance, with nadi kuta contributing the maximum of 8 points and Varna Kuta contributing the minimum of 1. Even though these kutas can be used for getting a mathematical value of relative compatibility, what is more important is to understand the nature of compatibitlity. Thus, the kutas which do not contribute to the kutas need not be ignored and checked for various aspects of marital relationship.

Point based Kuta The maximum point that can be attained in each of the kutas are mentioned against each of the kuta in brackets.

1. Nadi Kuta: (8) Compatibility of physiological aspects Nadi means several things but in reference to astrology, it signifies pulse or nervous energy indicating the physiological and to a certain extent hereditary factors. The Hindu medical works enumerate three Nadis or humours, viz., Vatha (wind), Pitha (bile) and Sleshma (phlegm). A boy with a predominantly windy or phlegmatic or bilious constitution should not marry a girl of the same type. The girl should belong to a different temperament. The three Nadis are ruled by the different constellations as follows:

Principle: If the constellation of the groom and bride fall in different columns, then agreement between the couple will be good. If the stars of the bride and groom fall in the first of last column, it is passable, however they should not fall in the middle column. Nakshatra Pada Kuta Principle: If Nadi Kuta is not present on the basis of the Nakshatras, then the same may be reckoned taking into account the Nakshatra Padas. Thus, the different quarters will be governed by the three humors (Nadis). Beginning from Aswini 1, the counting should be done forwards and backwards in threes as given below:.

In the example considered above, both the constellations fall in the middle line and hence Nadi Kuta is completely absent.

2. Rasi Kuta: (7) Happiness, auspiciousness and harmony in marriage Principle 1: The male born in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Rasis from that of the female should not enter into wedlock. If both have the same Janma Rasi, marriage can only be done provided both are not of the same Janma Nakshatra. This means that the Janma Rasi of the man should not be in the Adrisya portion from the Janma Rasi from the woman. From any sign, the Adrisya (Invisible half) are the Lagna (beyond the cusp) to the 7th (before the

Cusp), for practical purpose this can be taken as 2nd to 6th. Madhavacharya has given more specific effect of the placement of the male‘s Janma rasi in the unfavorable positions from the females Janma rasi. They are as follows: 2nd: Loss of Money 3rd: Sorrow 4th: Quarrels and Misunderstanding 5th: Loss of Children 6th: Diseases, Danger and Separation Principle 2: Along with the placement mentioned above, the placement in the 8th and 12th from the Janma rasi of the Women is not favorable. This is understandable, that the Dusthana placement of the man‘s rasi from that of women‘s cannot be favorable for conjugal happiness as they would either be inimical or indifferent from each other. Principle 3: Even if the lords of the man‘s and woman‘s rasis are foe, if they are 7th from each other, this can be accepted as very good.

Riders: 1. If the Janma Rasi is of the male is not in a favorable place from the Janma Rasi of the Female, the blemish can be reduced, if the lord of those rasis are mutually friendly. However, the blemish intensifies, if the lords are inimically disposed. 2. When the women is born in an odd Janma Rasi, then the man born in the 6th and 8th there from can be taken as an optional measure. If she is born in even Janma Rasi, the man born in the 6th should be rejected and the 8th can be accepted. 3. If the Janma Rasi of both the man and women have vasya and do not have vedha, then the 6th and 8th position of the man‘s rasi from the woman‘s one can be accepted. We shall study the vasya and vedha dosha later. 4. Harihara does not attach much blemish to the 3rd and 4th house positions for the Janma Rasi of the male from that of the female as this shall neither indicate poverty, nor serious quarrels leading to estrangement nor loss of children. Sorrow is a part and parcel of human birth and this should not be taken as a criterion for marriage dissolution. 5. The same Janma Rasi is allowed as long as the couples don‘t have the same Janma Nakshatra. However, if they happen to be the same, marriage is permissible provided it is not Jyestha, Moola, Purva-ashadha, Pushya, Aslesha, Magha, Hasta, Rohini, Dhanistha,

Shatabhisaj, Ardra or Bharani.

3. Gana Kuta: (6) Increase of affection & bond with time between the partners Principle: The Nakshatra are divided into three categories of Deva, Nara and Rakshasa. Their compatibility is given below:

The Gana of the Nakshatras

There are three levels of analyzing this compatibility, nameloy: a. Janma Nakshatra: b. Lagna Nakshatra: c. Chandramsa Nakshatra: Find the Nakshatra of the Chandra Navamsa for the boy and girl. If there is compatibility or there is stree-deergha, the objection of a boy of Nara gana marrying a girl of Rakshasa gana can be safely ignored. Astrologically three Ganas (temperaments of natures) are recognised viz., Deva (divine), Manusha (human), and Rakshasa (diabolical). Deva represents piety, goodness of character end charitable nature. Manusha is a mixture of good and bad, while Rakshasa suggests dominance, self-will and violence. These different

natures are indicated by the birth, constellation. A distaste for piety and religious disposition cannot be easily associated with piety and religious nature. A difference in beliefs and dogmas cannot always be overbalanced by sexual compatibility. Hence one born in a Deva constellation is not able to get on well with a person born in Rakshasa constellation. – BV Raman

BV Raman opines that Nara or a Deva man should not marry a Rakshasa girl unless there are other neutralizing factors. But marriage between a Rakshasa man and a Deva or Nara girl is passable. If marriage is brought about between prohibited Ganas there will be quarrels and disharmony. So that the couple would always welcome an opportunity for separation and divorce.

4. Graha Maitri: (5) Life style & objectives of life, Psychological disposition Principle 1: If the lords of the Janma Rasi of both are mutual friends or are owned by one planet, the match is favorable. Principle 2: The mutual placement of the lords of the Janma rasi of the couples should determine the extent of the compatibility. Graha Maitri Table

5. Yoni Kuta: (4) Prosperity and financial stability Principle: If the girl is born in a female Nakshatra and the boy is in a male, the couple will have financial stability. If both are in female Nakshatra, there will be loss of wealth. If both are in the male Nakshatras, it is to be rejected. There are two kinds of Yoni Kuta:

1. Nakshatra Yoni

Hostile animals, which are to be avoided for Yoni Kuta § Cow and Tiger; § Elephant and Lion; § Horse and Buffalo; § Dog and Hare; § Serpent and Mongoose; § Monkey and Goat; § Cat and Rat There is various extents to which the Nakshatra yoni match. The following table shows the extent of match between different yoni. The maximum is 4 and minimum is 0

2. Rasi Yoni: § Capricorn, Pisces : Pakshi § Cancer, Scorpio: Reptile § Aries, Taurus, Leo: Pasu § Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Aquarius, Sagittarius: Nara Compatibility of Rasi Yoni § Pasu + Pasu – Good § Pasu + Nara – Fair § Pasu + Pakshi /Reptile – Bad § Human + Pakshi /Reptile – Bad

6. Dina Kuta: (3) Length of married life Principle 1: This is based on the Navatara Chakra of the female chart. In the Navatara chakra, the 27 Nakshatras are divided into three groups of nine each, starting from the Janma Nakshatra. The first group of 9 is called as Janmarsha, the 10th to 18th Nakshatra from the Janma Nakshatra is known as the Karmarsha group and the 19th to 27th Nakshatra is known as the Adhanarksha. The man‘s Nakshatra in the 3rd (Vipat), 5th (Pratyak) or 7th (Naidhana) from the Janma Nakshatra of the woman is harbinger of troubles and shows separation. The 6th (Saadhana) Nakshatra is also inauspicious, however, not as bad as the 3rd/ 5th or 7th.

Principle 2: The man born in the 88th or 108th Navamsa from the Navamsa Moon of the women is not auspicious. 88th Navamsa is the 4th Navamsa from the Navamsa Moon, whereas 108th is the 12th from the Moon sign. 108th Pada is just the pada before the Moon‘s Nakshatra pada, whereas the 88th pada is 20 padas before the woman‘s Janma Nakshatra pada. Principle 3: The farther the Janma Nakshatra of the boy from the Girl‘s Nakshatra, the better it will be for him for their happiness.

Pt. Sanjay Rath says: 1. Dina Kuta means mating of charts or compatibility for 'day to day living and sharing of happiness and sorrow'. The word dina simply means day and refers to the day to day living and sharing. 2. Dina Kuta is based on the Navatara chakra which is all too well known for astrologers. The transit of the natal Moon on the various naksatra is judged to give favorable and unfavorable results to the mind and its perception of the various events. The transit in naksatra 3,5 and 7 from Janma rasi are considered very unfavorable. This is the basis for the dina kuta matching. The point is that when two people marry then they should be supportive of each other during the days of worry and troubles. For example on a day when the Moon is in the 3rd from janma naksatra of the boy and he is sorrowful then this should be strong for the bride and she should be able to support him to tide over the difficulties. That is the reason why dina kuta is necessary. 3. To understand the working of Dina Kuta you have to study the janma and lagna naksatra of the couple and determine their compatibility in both the janma naksatra i.e. Moon naksatra as well as lagna naksatra. If dina kuta is not present in the janma naksatra matching then the couple will never really become very close to each other and they will not be of any support to each other during difficult days and sharing will be low. On the other hand if dina kuta is not present from lagna naksatra then they cannot agree on major issues and should be advised to respect the views of their partner instead of getting into meaningless arguments. This is also one of the reasons why marriage between couples having the same janma naksatra was not encouraged.

7. Vasya Kuta: (2) Affection and love between the partners This indicates the degree of magnetic control or amenability the wife or husband would be able to exercise on the other. Principle: If the Janma rasi of the man is the vasya rasi of the women‘s Janma rasi or vice

versa, then the vasya kuta prevails. If the groom‘s rasi happens to be the vasya rasi of the bride, the bride shall dearly love the groom and vice versa. Thus, If the Janma rasi of the man and woman happens to be the Vasya rasi of each other, then the affection among them is the strongest. The Vasya rasi for different rasis are given hereunder:

In the following cases, the rasi of the bride and groom becomes the Vasya rasi of each other. Gemini – Virgo – This is 4th – 10th from each other Cancer – Scorpio – This is 5th – 9th from each other.

8. Varna Kuta: (1) Ideals and Principles that drive the couple’s life Principle 1: The six nakshatras beginning from Ashwini to Ardra, Punarvasu to Uttara, Hasta to Jyestha and Moola to Shatabhisaj in the regular order represent the Brahmins, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra, Anuloma and Pratiloma caste. If the man and the woman belong to the same caste, then it is the best. Otherwise, if the man belongs to the higher caste than that of the woman, it is permissible. However, if the woman‘s caste is higher than that of the man, it is not permissible. Principle 2: Anuloma and Pratiloma: If one of them is Anuloma and other belongs to one of the other four castes, then it is passable. However, this is rejected is one of them is Pratiloma and the other one belongs to the rest four.

Kuta without points 9. Mahendra Kuta: Blessings in the married life; Well-being; Longevity Principle: If the Girl is born in the 4th Nakshatra from that of the Boy, it is Mahendra; if she is born in the 7th, it is known as Upendra. Mahendra gives wealth and Upendra gives children.

10. Stri Deergha: Long life to the Husband Principle: The male Nakshatra should be more than 15 stars away from that of the female. If that is not so, long life of the male is not supported. Other factors like Navamsa have to be considered. Rider: This consideration can be ignored if Rasi Kuta and Graha Maitri is there..

11. Rajju Kuta: The Asterism can be classified into 5 categories namely:

Principle: If the Nakshatra of the couple do not fall in the same category, it is auspicious. If the Nakshatra fall in the same category, the results are as follows: § Kantha – Widowhood § Kati- Poverty § Pada- Distant Travels § Siro- Death § Kukshi – Loss of children

12. Vedha: Obstacles in Married life

Principle 1: The Nakshatra of the couple should not fall in the vedha group as mentioned below. § Aswini and Jyeshta; § Bharani and Anuradha; § Krittika and Visakha; § Rohini and Swati; § Aridra and Sravana § Punarvasu and Uttarashadha; § Pusayami and Purvashadha; § Aslesha and Moola; § Makha and Revati; § Purvaphalguni and Uttarabhadrapada; § Uttaraphalguni and Purvabhadrapada; § Hasta and Satabhisha, § Mrigasira and Dhanishta. Principle 2: Even if there is other agreement such as Vasya, etc., Vedha will prevail.

13. Gotra Kuta: For prosperity of the lineage after marriage Principle: If the boy and the girl belong to the same Gotra, it brings disaster to the lineage. If the gotras are different, then the lineage shall prosper.

14. Vihanga Kuta: Dominance of one partner over other Principle: If the Nakshatra of the couple indicate the same bird, it is auspicious. Otherwise, one bird shall dominate over the other in the descending order of Peacock, Cock, Crow, Pingala, Bharandhaka

15. Yonyanukulya: Sexual compatibility Principle: If the girl is born in a female Nakshatra and the boy is in a male, the couple will have sexual compatibility. If both are in female Nakshatra, it is acceptable. If both are in the male Nakshatras, it is to be rejected. The male and female Nakshatras along with their yoni are given hereunder:

16. Bhuta Kuta: Prevailing element in the personality. Principle: If the Nakshatra of the couple are of the same bhuta, it is favorable. If they are different, the results are as follows: Fire+ Air – Favorable Earth +Other – Favorable Water+ Fire – Bad Nakshatra Bhuta: Psychological nature

Rasi Bhuta: Spiritual nature.

17. Vayanukulya: Continuation of Lineage Principle: If the groom is 3 times older than the bride, it is considered as good. If he is twice old, it is passable; if he is older only by a few years, it results in sorrow. If the bride is older, the family shall become extinct. Thus for such cases, it forebodes a death in the family or there will be no male issues

18. Ashtakavarga: Mental Compatibility Principle 1: if the Janma Rasi of the groom falls in the sign which, in the Moon‘s astakavarga of the girl‘s chart has more bindu, it is good. Similarly, if the Janma Rasi of the Girl falls in a sign which, in the Moon‘s astakavarga of the boy, has more bindus, it is equally good. Principle 2: Find out the Kaksha in which the Moon is found in the girl‘s horoscope. If the Janma rasi of the boy falls in the sign of the lord of this Kaksha, the compatibility is good. The reverse is also holds true. Kakshya: Each sign is divided into 8 Kakshas of 3d 45m each lorded by Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon and Lagna.

19. Chittanukulya: God's will This is the over-riding power of God and when two people are in love, the chart matching becomes meaningless, as there is the will of God in this. If they are normal people then their affection should be tested with time and if one is spiritual then his/her falling in love for marriage and children has a divine purpose and is beyond the normal rules of Jyotish compatibility. In this case, since the couple has expressed their love for each other, they should be encouraged to enter wedlock.

20. Aya-vyaya: Income and Expenditure Principle: Count from the Nakshatra of the bride to that of the groom. Multiply this number by 5 and divide the product by 7. The reminder is Vyaya or expenditure. If the counting is again made from the Janma Nakshatra of the groom and the same calculation is repeated,

the reminder indicates ―aya‖ or gain or income. If the aya is greater than vyaya, marriage brings all round prosperity. If this is reverse, the couple will experience poverty.

21. Rna-Dhana: Overall marital happiness Principle 1: Count from Aswini to the Janma Nakshatra of the groom as well as the bride and total them up. Add to this sum 13. From this total figure subtract 32. Divide the difference by 5. Check the reminder for the following results: X= Reminder [(Groom+Bride+15-32)/5] 1- Acquisition of children 2- Death of one of the couple 3- Prolonged illness 4- Prosperity 5- N.A. If the total after adding 13 does not come to 32, then the counting should be made from Janma Nakshatra to Aswini. Principle 2: Count from the Janma Nakshatra of the couple to Aswini. Add the two figures and deduct the sum by 5. Check the reminder for the following results: 1- Prosperity 2- General progress 3- Calamities 4- Acquisition of wealth 5- Disasters Principle 3: If the Janma Nakshatras of the groom and the bride fall in the first group namely Ardra, Hasta, Purva-Ashadha, Uttara-Ashadha, there will be great progress. If they fall in the 2nd group namely, Krttika, Rohini, Mrgashira, Magha, Purva-Phalguni, UttaraPhalguni, Anuradha, Jyestha, Moola, Dhanistha,, Shatabhisaj, Purva-Bhadrapada, prosperity shall follow immediately after marriage. However, if they fall in the 3rd group- Aswini, Bharani, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Uttarashadha, Sravana and Revati, expenditure and debts shall follow the marriage. ______________________________________

Upapada Matching

Upapada is the arudha of the 12th house in any horoscope. This is computed by counting as many houses from the 12th lord as the lord gained from the 12th house. If the upapada falls in the 12th or the 6th house, then count 1oth from the sign again to arrive at the final upapada. Upapada tells a lot about the spouse, one who is committed to follow you for the whole lifetime or at least for the duration of the marriage. The various results related to upapada can be studied from jyotish classics such as Brhat Parashara Hora Shastra or Upadesha Sutras of maharishi Jaimini. The matching of Upapada is very crucial as this shows, how the images of the partners are related to each other and hence has a strong say on the marital affairs and harmony. The matching criteria for upapada is given below1. The Lagna of the bride should be in trine or 7th from the Upapada or in the paka upapada and vice versa. 2. The Upapada and AL should be placed in Kendra or Trine or 3/11 to each other. Otherwise, this shows lack of harmony in the relationship. 3. The 2nd of Upapada rules the longevity of the marriage. If the 2nd house or the lord is afflicted by malefics such as nodes, then the marriage can be in serious troubles. This is also true if the lord is debilitated and aspected by malefics. 4. The remedy of all marriage troubles is to fast on the day ruled by the Upapada lord. ______________________________________

Marriage date 1. Marriage should normally occur in an odd year of the male and even year of the female. Otherwise this forebodes troubles. 2. Marriage should happen when Jupiter aspects or transits the 2nd from Upapada. Finding the marriage date using dasas such as Vimshottari, Narayana, Naisargika dasa etc and through transits would be given in another article. ______________________________________

Special Considerations Exceptions the Kuta matching The following are the salvaging factors, if present; one can ignore certain incompatibilities in the Kuta. 1. The absence of Stree-Deerga may be ignored if Rasi Kuta and Graha Maitri are present. 2. If the Rasi of the girl is odd, the 6th and 8th Rasis there from are friendly. If the Rasi of

the girl is even the 2nd and 12th there from become friendly. The evil due to the birth of the bride in a Rakshasa gana star may be ignored if Janma Rasi being 2nd and 12th, 9th and 5th or 6th and 8th, the lords of the Rasis are the same or are mutual friends. 3. Though Graha Maitri is by far the most important, it need not be considered if the couple has their Janma Rasis disposed in one and seven from each other. 4. Rajju Kuta need not be considered in case Graha Maitri, Rasi, Dina and Mahendra Kutas are present. 5. The evil due to Nadi Kuta can be ignored subject to the following conditions: 6. The Rasi and Rajju Kuta prevail 7. The same planet is lord of the Janma Rasis of both the mate and the female 8. The lords of the Janma Rasis of the couple are friends Common Janma Rasis and Nakshatras In many cases, the Janma Rasis of the Janma Nakshatras of the bride and bridegroom would be the same. Special attention is paid by astrological writers to such exceptions and we shall throw some light on them for the edification of our readers. Common Janma Rasi: Views differ as regards the results accruing from the Janma Rasis being common. According to Narada, common Janma Rasi would be conducive to the couple provided they are born in different constellations. Garga opines that under the above circumstance, the asterism of the boy should precede that of the girl if the marriage is to prove happy. Incase the reverse holds good (Stree-purva). i. e., the constellation of the girl proceeds that of the boy, the alliance should be rejected. This view is supported by other sages, viz., Brihaspati and Bhrigu. In fact, the author of Muhurtha tattva goes to the extent of saying that in cases of common Janma Rasi, provided the man's constellation is preceding the girl's, the Kutas or adaptability need not be applied at all. Common Janma Nakshatra: This is a further extension of the principle of common Janma Rasi. The Janma Nakshatras of the bride and bridegroom, being one and the same, are approved in case of Rohini, Aridra, Makha, Hasta, Visakha, Sravana. Uttarabhadra and Revati. The effect would be ordinary if the common Janma Nakshatras are Aswini, Krittika, Mrigasira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Pubba. Uttara. Chitta, Anuradha, Poorvashadha and Uttarashadha, Bharani, Aslesha. Common Janma Nakshatras is not recommended if the Nakshatras happens to be Swati, Jyeshta, Moola, Dhanishta, Satabhisha and Poorvabhadra . Here again certain ancient authors hold that even though the Janma Nakshatras are same, the evil becomes nullified if the Padas are different. If the Janma Nakshatra belongs to two signs (e.g., Krittika) the Pada of the bride should relate to the preceding sign. For example, if Krittika is the common Janma Nakshatra, the bride should have her Janma Rasi in Mesha

and the bridegroom in Vrishabha. If, however, the common Janma Nakshatra belongs to two signs equally (e.g., Mrigasira, Chitta, etc.) the sign for the first two quarters should be that of the bridegroom. The couple should not have the same Janma Rasi, same Janma Nakshatra and Pada. However, in regard to Satabhisha, Hasta, Swati. Aswini, Krittika, Poorvashadha, Mrigasira and Makha, the evil given rise to by virtue of common Janma Rasi, Nakshatra and Pada gets cancelled if the couple are born in the first quarter. Destructive Constellations Certain parts of Moola, Astesha, Jyeshta and Visakha are destructive constellations § Moola (first quarter) for husband's father § Aslesha (first quarter) for husband's mother § Jyeshta (first quarter) for girl's husband's elder brother § Visakha (last quarter) for husband's younger brother.

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The Kuja Dosha A person suffering with Kuja Dosa is vulnerable to physical abuse from the partner. However, the dosha is counteracted by the conjunction of Mars with Jupiter or Mars with the Moon; or by the presence of Jupiter or Venus in the ascendant.

BV Raman ----------------------The position of Venus and Mars is very important in judging marital relations. Mars whose element is fire rules marriage. Where he is badly situated or associated in the horoscope of a male or female, it follows that the sacerdotal fire gets extinguished soon. Such unfavorable situation goes under the name of Kuja Dosha. It must be noted that in determining marriage adaptability between two parties, there are several elements of much more importance than Kuja Dosha. And the evil influence accruing from the bad position of Mars is only one of the several elements. It is unfortunate that throughout South India especially in the Tamil areas, much is made of the so-called Kuja Dosham and this bugbear has been the means of destroying the happiness of many families by preventing marriages otherwise very eligible and anxiously wished for. So far as our humble experience goes it is only in the Kerala Sastra that mention is made of Kuja Dosha. The stanza runs thus: Dhana vyayecha pathale jamitre chashtame kuja; Strinam bharthru vinasamcha bharthunam strivinasanam. This means: - "If Mars is in the 2nd, 12th, 4th, 7th and 8th houses in the horoscope of the female, the death of the husband will occur; similar situation in the husband's horoscope causes the death of wife."

The Lagna represents body, the Moon, mind and Venus, sexual relations. Therefore, the houses have to be reckoned with reference to all the three, viz., Lagna, Moon and Venus. The dosha (evil) is considered weak when it exists from Lagna, a little stronger from the Moon and still more powerful from Venus. The second house signifies family; the twelfth represents comforts and pleasures of bed. The fourth rules sukha or happiness. The seventh indicates husband and eighth represents longevity of the wife or husband. Hence the position of Mars in these houses is supposed to produce this peculiar dosha or evil. If Kuja Dosha obtains in the horoscopes of both the bride and bridegroom, the dosha gets cancelled. There are, of course, many good combinations which assure marital felicity and much importance need not be given to Kuja Dosha. Granting that Kuja Dosha is a factor whose occurrence should not be ignored, there are antidotes which are not generally known to the rank and file of Hindu astrologers. If Mars is placed in the signs mentioned below corresponding to different houses, there shall not be any dosa: § 2nd - Gemini and Virgo § 12th - Taurus and Libra § 4th - Aries and Scorpio § 7th - Capricorn and Cancer § 8th - Sagittarius and Pisces. In Aquarius and Leo, Mars produces no dosha whatsoever. The dosha is counteracted by the conjunction of Mars and Jupiter or Mars and the Moon; or by the presence of Jupiter or Venus in the ascendant.

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Fixing the Marriage Muhurtha § The lunar months of Magha, Phalguna, Vaisakha and Jyeshta are good. Kartika and Margasira are ordinary. The rest are not auspicious. Some sages opine that marriages can be celebrated in Pushya and Chaitra provided the Sun is in Capricorn and Aries respectively. § The following lunar days, viz., from the 11th day (dark half) to New Moon, Riktha Thithis, 8th, 12th and 6th should be rejected. The best lunar days are the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th (of the bright half). § Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are the best. Sunday and Saturday are middling. And Tuesday should be invariably rejected.

§ The best asterisms are Rohini, Mrigasira, Makha, Uttara, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Moola, Uttarashadha, Uttarabhadra and Revati. The first quarter of Makha and Moola and the last quarter of Revati are inauspicious and they should be rejected. Constellations not mentioned here are unsuitable and they should be avoided. § The following yogas should be rejected: Vyatipata, Dhruva, Mrityu, Ganda, Vajra, Soola, Vishkambha, Atiganda, Vyaghata and Parigha. § Vishtikarana must invariably be discarded. § Among the zodiacal signs Gemini, Virgo and Libra are the best. Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Sagittarius and Aquarius are middling. The rest are inauspicious. Elements of Muhurtha Chart: In the election of a Muhurtha for marriage, as many of the 21 dosha are possible and should be avoided. The most important considerations however are (1) The 7th house must be unoccupied by any planet (2) Mars should not be in the 8th (3) Venus should not be in the 6th (4) Lagna should not be hemmed in between malefics (5) Malefics should not occupy Lagna (6) The Moon in the election chart should not conjoin any planet Apart from the above, the usual Tarabala, Panchaka. etc., should be looked into. The calculation of Panchaka and Tarabala would be given in another article. Jupiter, Mercury or Venus in Lagna, malefics in the 3rd or 11th, would constitute a formidable force in rendering the Lagna strong. The following are some of the special combinations which are supposed to fortify the marriage election chart: 1. Jupiter in the ascendant, Venus in the 8th and the Sun in the 11th - Mahendra Yoga. 2. Venus in Lagna, Jupiter in the 10th and the Sun and Mercury in the 11th-Vishnu Priya Yoga. 3. Venus in the 2nd, Jupiter in the 12th, the Sun in the 8th and Saturn in the 6th Sreenatha Yoga. 4. Venus in Lagna, Jupiter in the 4th, Mercury in the 2nd and Saturn in the 11th - Samudra Yoga. 5. Mercury, Jupiter and Venus in Lagna - Vijaya Yoga. 6. Venus and Jupiter in Lagna elevated or otherwise strong - Jaya Yoga. 7. Saturn in the 3rd, Jupiter in the 6th, the Sun in the 10th and Mars in the 11th - Pushya Yoga.

8. Mars in the 3rd, Saturn in the 6th, Venus in the 9th, Jupiter in the 12th - Maharshi Yoga. 9. Venus in Lagna, Jupiter in the 11th - Ardhama Yoga. References: 1. Prasna Marga 2. Muhurtha- BV Raman Wednesday, October 06, 2004

Ghataka Chakra

As the name suggests, Ghataka chakra is seen for any kind of injuries, may it be Physical or Mental. The injuries can be inflicted at an inopportune moment or by an inimical person. Both of these can be seen from the Ghataka Chakra. For the first instance, the inopportune time can be seen from the horoscope of the moment of occurance of the event and for the latter case, the same can be seen from the horoscope of the person inflicting pain and injury. Ghataka Chakra

Tithis:

As shown in the ghataka chakra, based on the position of natal moon, one of the specific element of time namely Moon sign (rasi), Lunar day (Tithi), Weekday (vara), Lunar Asterism

(Nakshatra) or the Ascendant (Lagna) can be inauspicious. Following priciples can be used in the analysis of the Ghataka Chakra: 1. If at any moment, there is preponderance of the ghataka elements, then there can be some injury/ pain inflicted on the person. So one must regularly checkout the Lunar Transit through the sign and the Nakshatra, the solar and lunar days and the Lagna of the moment to carry out some activities or remain cautioned about some impending danger. If many of the ghataka elements come together, then there can be indications of danger during that time. For example, I am born with Scorpio Lagna and I must be careful on the days when Moon is transiting through Taurus or Revati Nakshatra and that day happens to be a Friday and the lunar day happens to be a Nanda Tithi (pratipada-1, shasthi-6 or ekadasi-11). 2. The relationship of a person can also be checked using the Ghataka Chakra. To check this out, we need to check the presence of the Ghataka elements in the other person's horoscope. Thus for me (born in Scorpio Rasi), the natives with Taurus Rasi, Revati Nakshatra, born on Friday, in the Nanda Tithi and/or with Scorpio (Male) or Taurus (Female) Lagna can inflict injury. The presence of more ghataka elements confirm this. 3. The nature of injury can be seen from the nature of ghataka element and the lord of the element. If the ghataka element happens to be Moon, then the injury is on reputation, if they happen to be Weekday or the Lagna, the injury is more physical and if they happen to be Tithi or Nakshatra, the injiry is more mental and emotional. The lord of the ghataka element which caused the injury can say more on the exact nature of the injury based on its lordship, placement and yogas. Wednesday, October 06, 2004

Kantak Sani & Sade Sati The transit of Saturn in some of the houses in the natal horoscope is highly dreaded. During such unfavourable transits, the native faces tremendous odds in different aspects of life such as Career, finances, family etc. and Saturn makes the person remember god's name. Even though such transits are terrible materialistically, spiritually they are uplifting as Saturn cleans up the native from all past sins and give him chance to live a life with righteousness in later days.

However, the transits are not as bad for all the natives, since it depends on how badly Saturn is afflicting the horoscope. If Saturn happens to be a yogakaraka in the horoscope and involved in good yogas then the transits are not as bad and vice versa. This is also dependant on the Astakavarga strength of a sign. If in the sarvastakavarga, the number of dots are lesser than optimum and/ or in Saturn's astakavarga the dots are lesser than 4, the period becomes a tough nut to crack. Along with this, one must check out, whether it is a bad transit from all the three points, namely Moon, Lagna and the Arudha Lagna. If it

happens to be bad transit from all these three points, then the time become too tiresome for the native from almost all areas in his life. It is also required to check the astakavarga of all planets, whether Saturn has contributed to any dots in the transiting sign in the those planet's astakavarga. If not, then the affairs ruled by the planet under consideration suffers due to such transit.

Sade Sati The transit of Saturn in the 12th,1st & 2nd houses from the Janma Rasi (Natal Moon sign) is called Sade-Sati or the seven and half year period. Each house is transited by Saturn for about 2½ years each. The transit of Saturn in the twelfth house from Moon sign initiates the Sade-sati when the domestic affairs go awry. There maybe turmoil in married life, differences with parents and children, change of residence and many domestic problems. Worship Sri Kali Ma in addition to the Graha Mantra of Saturn. Graha Mantra of Saturn

ॐ om prām prīm praum śanaiścārāya namah The transit of Saturn in the Janma Rasi causes bad company, failure in undertakings, and many personal problems like loss of reputation, danger from accidents etc. Worship Sri Hanuman in addition to the Beeja Mantra of Saturn. Ekadashakshari Hanuman Mantra

ॐ om ham rudrāya hanumate namah

Beeja Mantra of Saturn

śam śanaiścārāya namah

The transit of Saturn in the second house from Moon results in many enemies and financial losses, loss of livelihood and danger from Government action. Worship Sri Krishna as well as Saturn.

Kantaka Sani Whenever Saturn Transits on the 1st, 4th, 8th or 10th from the Chandra, Lagna or Arudha Lagna (AL), such transit is called Kantaka Sani. Kantaka literally means thorn and as the name suggests the native's life become so terrible that it is compared to a condition whereby a person limps when a thorne is stuck in his foot. During this period, the career is hamphered and finances dwindle. When it happens with respect to the AL, the career and finances are greatly affected, when it happens with respect to Lagna, the person makes wrong decisions and suffer due to that and when it happens from Moon, the person suffers physically and emotionally. The remedy to Kantak Sani is to chant the 3rd anuvaka of the Chamaka Prasna of Yajurveda, 11 times, in the morning at the brahma muhurtha. If this is done sincerely then the effect of Kantaka Sani on the native is minimal. 3rd Anuvaka of Chamaka Prasna

३ śam ca me mayaśca me priyam ca me'nukāmaśca me kāmaśca me saumanasaśca me bhadram ca me śreyaśca me vasyaśca me yaśaśca me bhagaśca me dravinam ca me yantā ca me dhartā ca me kśemaśca me dhritiśca me viśvam ca me mahaśca me samvicca me jñātram ca me sūśca me prasūśca me sīram ca me layaśca ma rtam ca me amrtam ca me'yakśmam ca me'nāmayacca me jīvātuśca me dīrghāyutvam ca me'namitram ca me'bhayam ca me sugam ca me śayanam ca me sūshā ca me sudinam ca me ..3.. Thursday, February 10, 2005

Narayana Dasa II: Cues to Interpretation I INTRODUCTION Narayana dasa is one of the most versalite rasi dasa. It holds the same importace as Vimshottari dasa holds among the nakshatra dasa system. It can be used for not only analysing all aspects of human life, but also all aspects of mundane affairs. It can also be suitably compressed to accomodate smaller events such as as swearing in charts etc. Though the name does not suggest much differences it has as compared to the vimshottari dasa system, in actual practice, this dasa is more deterministic and fixed and shows the wishes of Narayana, whereas the vimshottari dasa shows the reaction of normal mortals to the

situations

they

are

placed

in.

This article gives some insights on how to analyse the narayana dasa in a chart. For more details,

the

readers

can

study

Narayana

GENERAL

Dasa

by

Pt.

Sanjay

Rath.

RESULTS

The planets can be arranged in the order of decreasing beneficence such as Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Sun, Saturn, Mars, Ketu and Rahu. The influence of the benefic planets on the dasa rasi brings association with nice people (those who are represented by the planets themselves) and bestow various things on the native, based on its natural significations. For example, dasa Rasi housing Jupiter or Venus gives association of learned and holy people, religious

learning

etc.

Dasa Rasi occupied by its own lord, Jupiter, Mercury, an exalted planet or strong benefics shall be favorable. In none occupy or aspect adverse results obtain (unless the sign is beneficial and Paka and Bhoga are strong). On the contrary, placement of malefic planets (unless it happens to be its own sign or sign of exaltation) damages the house in ways corresponding to its natural nature. It must be borne in mind that malefics when strong does not have much venom in it and only when weak can be extremely deadly. Thus the

advice here would be to watch out for debilitated malefics or their placement in marana karaka

sthana

(very

weak

position,

covered

in

later

part

of

the

article).

Similarly the association of benefic planets to the houses brings out prosperity and positive qualities of that house. For example, beneficial association in the fourth house gives conveyances, lands, treasures etc. While Moon & Venus give excellent conveyances, Jupiter gives a chauffer driven vehicle (or palanquin bearers) in addition. Here, the houses can be reckoned both from the Lagna and the Dasa sign. The difference would be that, when reckoned from the Lagna, the result would reflect the effect of those combination through out the life of native, whereas when reckoned from the Dasa sign, the result would show the effect only during the duration of the dasa. One might need to study the effect of planets in different houses and signs, to exactly judge the effect of a planets during Narayana Dasa. One point I need to highlight here is that, all planets when placed strong display the positive side of their being and when placed weakly and afflicted display their negetive side. Even malefics bestow their positive qualities to the natives when they are strongly placed in a horoscope. For that matter, when malefics (Saturn, Mars) are placed in exaltation and own house

in

a

kendra,

it

cause

the

mahapurusha

yoga.

The effect of planets are also modified by a yoga or combination. A yoga is said to have happened when at least two planets have exchanged placed, are in conjunction, are in mutual aspect, have exchange their navamsas or have exchanged their nakshatras. The inherent qualities of a planet change due to such associations/ yogs/ combinations. Standard texts have given the results of each such combination, which might be extremely difficult to memorise. One of the guideline to analyse the effect of such combination is that planet exchange their nature during such associations; the benefics would behave like malefics and the malefics would behave like benefics. The order of beneficence is Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Sun, Saturn, Mars, Ketu and Rahu. Whenever two planet conjoin, the most benefic would exchange its qualities with the most malefic one when seen in the order of beneficence. Thus when Jupiter, Mars and Rahu conjoin, Jupiter would give the results of Rahu and vice versa, whereas Mars's qualities will remain unaltered. Again when Jupiter, Moon, Mars and Rahu conjoin, like the first case Jupiter would exchange its qualities with

Rahu

and

Moon

would

do

the

same

with

Mars.

The functional nature of planets are also to be considered during the analysis of a dasa. Maharishi parashara says that the quadrants/ kendra are the houses of Vishnu and the trine/ trikona are the houses of Lakshmi. On one hand the kendra shows the direction in life of the native (which hindus call Ayana) the trikona shows growth and prosperity. Thus the association of the lords of trines with Dasa Rasi is most conducive to self-development and the association of the lord of quadrant shows change of direction of life. There are four directions in the life of any creation, dharma (the direction of self effort, righteousness, fulfilment of all duties and obligations), artha (direction of material prosperity and

acheivements), kama (the direction of enjoyment), Moksha (the direction of detachment and liberation). The focus of a person change during different dasas based on the nature of the house whose dasa is running, which is moderated by various combinations (placement, association,

aspects).

The natural significations of planets bloom during the dasa of a sign placed with or aspected by the planets. Thus in the periods of dasa sign of Ketu (grha karaka- significator of home) or Venus (kalatra karaka- significator of spouse), marriage can be predicted. Similarly the period of dasa sign with Mars in it can show procurement of landed property, Jupiter can show amassing huge wealth etc. The significations of various planets can be studied from the

THE

standard

DEHA

classics.

AND

THE

JEEVA

The deha and jeeva concept of Narayana dasa helps us in finding out the details of the condition of health and internal being during the Narayana Dasa period. It is possible that during a cetain dasa, physically we might be perfect, however, worried and restless within and similarly the contrary is also too. Maharishis have differentiated between the states of body

and

Mind.

The

Deha

The Deha represents the physical body of the person. The dasa sign itself is the Deha. The Naisargika Deha karaka is the Naisargika Atmakaraka Sun. Thus for determining aspects of health of the native, the position of the dasa sign from the Sun, the Chara Atmakaraka and Lagna

should

be

examined.

The position of the deha rasi from the Sun would show, what situations are affecting the health of the person undergoing that dasa. This is because Sun represents the atma of the whole world and reckoning the dasa rasi from the Sun shows our relationship with respect to the world. From the Lagna it would represent the physical state of the person and from the Chara Atmakaraka it would represent, how well the Body fulfils the internal drives set by the Chara Atmakaraka. It is noteworthy to see the placement of the functional benefics and malefics with respect to the Sun, Chara Atmakaraka and the Lagna to judge various perspectives The

of

the

health

of

the

native. Jeeva

While the deha shows the physical state of the native, the Jeeva shows the mental state. To find it, count as many signs from the Dasa rasi, as the dasa rasi has gained from Lagna. Lets say for a Sagittarius Lagna native, Libra Dasa is running; then Leo becomes the Jeeva. The Naisargika Jeeva is Jupiter and the position of the Jeeva Rasi should be examined from Jupiter.

Interpretation

of

Deha

and

Jeeva

The natural malefics in the Deha and Jeeva signs trouble the physical and the mental/ psychological health of a native. For this matter, the natural malefics Rahu, Saturn, Mars or the Sun are considered with Rahu being the most and Sun being the least evil. If they present in both Deha and Jeeva, death or similar suffering could occur during that dasa. If these planets are in Deha alone, the native suffers physically. However, if they afflict the Jeeva, misfortunes occur and the life loses direction or meaning. Based on the intensity of the affliction, the native becomes frustrated with life and may even contemplate things like suicide. The nature of trouble can be seen from the nature of the planets afflicting the signs, either Deha or Jeeva. For instance, if the Deha is influenced by Rahu, then the person might have undiagnosable diseases/ or can have danger from serpents; if by Saturn, then he might suffer due to diseases like arthritis, cough and cold or any long drawn disease, if by Mars, there could be boils, injury or accidents and Sun would show the diseases of bile, acidity etc. When these planets influence the jeeva the native might suffer due to deception if the influencing planet happens to be Rahu, theft and burglary if Saturn influences the Jeeva; Mars would show court cases and litigation; whereas Sun can show troubles form Government and influential people. It should be borne in mind that if these planets are well placed such as in exalted, own house or friends house, the troubles would be much lesser, which would be more if the planets are weak and afflicted. For example association of Saturn- Mars, Saturn-Sun, Rahu- Sun, Rahu-Mars etc are the sure shot cases of troubles. When natural benefics such as Jupiter, Mercury, Moon, Venus or Ketu conjoins both the Deha and Jeeva, a period of happiness and prosperity should be predicted. During such period, there would be an end to sickness and sorrow. Deha alone occupied by natural benefics gives good health whereas Jeeva alone occupied by natural benefics gives happiness

and

prosperity.

Though not explicitly stated in the classics, the concept of Deha and Jeeva can be extended to the relatives as well to find out their statuses during a certain dasa. To do that, the Dasa needs to be counted from the house ruling a particular relative and counting as many houses from the dasa sign. For example, for a Sagittarius native, running Libra Dasa, to find the health and state of Mother, the dasa sign could be reckoned from the Fourth house, Pisces. Thus, though the jeeva remains the same the Taurus becomes the Jeeva sign. Since, the dasa sign falls in the 8th from the fourth house, if afflicted can show serious health troubles

THE

to

PAKA

the

AND

mother.

THE

BHOGA

The effects of the dasa Rasi should be judged from its lord. The sign occupied by the lord of

dasa Rasi is the PAKA RASI or ripener of the Dasa. The Arudha of the dasa Rasi is the BHOGA RASI. This shows how much effort is put during the course of a dasa and what kind of fruit is accrued thereof. The paka shows the nature and extent of effort and hardwork we put during a certain dasa and hence is equated with the process of cooking, whereas the final end result is to be seen from the bhoga rasi, which literally means to enjoy the fruits. In this material world of illusion, hardly the fruits correspond to the effort put to achieve them. Thus the concept of paka and bhoga is a very important tool to judge the hardship and

the

fruits.

If Paka Rasi is a Kendra/ quadrant (1/4/7/10) or Trikona/ Trine (5/9) from Lagna and if Bhoga Rasi is in a Kendra of trikona from Arudha Lagna, auspicious results obtain. The strengths of lord of dasa Rasi, like exaltation etc, shall determine the beneficence of the dasa. Since the paka shows our own effort or karma, this is to be rekoned from the Lagna (true self), whereas the fruits we get is based on the perception of our action by the world, the

bhoga

is

to

be

reckoned

from

the

Arudha

Lagna

(perceived

self).

The dasa Rasi occupied and owned by benefics gives favorable results, more so, if the Paka Rasi and Bhoga Rasi are also well conjoined and in Kendra/trikona from Lagna and Arudha Lagna

respectively.

If the lord of the dasa Rasi is exalted or debilitated, financial gains will be there (Jaimini says tasmai ucche niche va srimantah- the exalted and debilitated planets bestow wealth). The association of various planets with paka and bhoga would show the the nature of our actions and the results thereof, based on the natural as well as the functional significatio. For example, if the lord of the Moon sign (shubhapati) associates with or aspects Paka Rasi, financial gains will occur. The level of gains, their nature etc, should be seen from the concerned planets and Bhava. Similarly, aspect or association of lord of second house (from ascendant)

and

Jupiter

augments

finances.

The placement of the paka and bhoga also need to be seen from the Lagna as well as the Arudha Lagna. Thus a well associated Paka in the second from Lagna make the person invest money (action), whereas the bhoga in the 2nd from the Lagna makes the person accumulate

wealth

(fruit

of

action).

Thus due importance need to be given to the below three factors while judging the paka and bhoga. 1. The placement of Paka from Lagna and the Bhoga from Arudha Lagna for the nature and extent

of

our

action

and

results

we

get

therefrom.

2. The placement of the Paka and Bhoga in different houses from the Lagna. 3. The placement/ aspect of different planets in the Paka and Bhoga. They would influence the action and the results based on their natural significations. The malefic and benefic nature of the planets as well as their dignity (exaltation, mulatrikona, own house, friend's house, enemy's house and inimical house are in decreasing order of dignity), are to be considered. 4. The placement/ aspect of different house lords in the paka and bhoga. They would influence

the

REKONING

actions

and

DASA

the

results

based

SIGN

on

their

FROM

functional

significations.

THE

LAGNA

The analysis of the Narayana dasa needs to be done at two levels, reckoning the dasa sign from the Lagna and the another one by reckoning the dasa sign as the Lagna and seeing various planetary positions therefrom. Here the various indications to be interpreted reckoning the dasa sign from the lagna is given below. The difference in interpretation is that the influence of the natal lagna would cut accross all dasas whereas the results signified by taking the dasa sign as lagna would only be present during that particular dasa. Following guidelines would be helpful in judging the results by reckoning the dasa sign from the

lagna-

The

Marana

Avastha

There are certain houses where, when a planet is placed, it becomes extremely weak to carry out its functions. It loses its vitality and hence unable to protect it‘s functional as well as natural significations. Such state is known as Marana (death like) Avastha (state) for the planet. The marana avastha for the planets are Sun in 12th house, Moon in 8th house, Mars in 7th house, Mercury in 7th house, Jupiter in 3rd house, Venus in 6th house, Saturn in 1st house and Rahu in 9th house from the Lagna (or dasa rasi). The planets themselves are called the marana karaka or the significators of death and bring great havoc in the life of a person. When such a death inflictor is in conjunction with or aspected by malefics or in inimical

or

depression

signs,

great

grief

is

sure

to

come.

The dasa of the sign which contains a marana karaka planet would bring havoc to the life of the native by showing death of relatives, signified by the either the natural, functional or movable significations of the planets. They can also show troubles to the matters ruled by the houses lorded by the marana karaka planet. Thus, if Sun happens to be the 5th lord, it can show troubles to father (natural signification) or troubles to the children (functional signification for the 5th house). The scope of troubles can be varied and not everything can be covered in this article, however it can be said that the person would suffer due to the natural as well as the functional significations of the planet under consideration. Some clues

are given below to guide the judgment in the right direction for the marana karaka planetsPt. Sanjay Rath says Sun causes fire hazards; Moon indicates danger from water; Mars causes accident and danger from weapons; Mercury indicates trouble due to flatulence; stomach problems are indicated by Jupiter; accidents, trouble from opposite sex are caused by

Venus

and

venomous

Yogas

bites

by

Rahu.

and

Dasas

The yogas (planetary associations) influence the results of the dasa rasi in the following ways: 1. Yogas happening in the dasa rasi will give the results of such yoga during the period of the

dasa

rasi.

For example if the Dasa rasi has dharma-karmadhipatya yoga (which happens due to association of the 9th and 10th lord in a sign), the period would show rise in career, fame and recognition and participation in many good deeds and overall good results related to the house

of

Activity/

Karma

(10th)

and

dharma/

fortune

(9th).

The dasa Rasi having a Rajayoga karaka (Karta, Kevala, yogada etc) planet shall be beneficial. Similarly the association of any kendra and kona lord confer rajayoga, unless it is broken by conditions such as weak luminaries or the dispositor of the sign where the yoga is happening or the planets involved in the yoga have poor strength (sthana bala). These yogas 2.

can

be

Yogas

in

which

studied the

from dasa

the rasi

standard lord

is

texts.

participating.

For example, if in a horoscope with Sagittarius ascendant, the dasa of Leo is running and the Sun and Mercury are conjoined in a sign, say Aries, such dasa would be extremely beneficial and harbinger of prosperity to the native. Such dasa would also bring rise in career, 3.

fame, Planets

money occupy

etc or

aspect

to

the the

dasa

native. sign.

Success and fame are sure to come if Lagna and tenth lord aspect or occupy the Dasa Rasi, since they are the giver of fame. Similarly if the 11th lord occupies or aspect the dasa rasi, it will bring friends, good income etc, which are the significations of the 11th house.

Thus, the results of placement of a house lords in different houses would manifest during the dasa of the sign where the lord is placed and also the dasa of the sign owned by the house lord. For instance, if the Lagna lord is placed in the 9th house, Leo for a Sagittarius asdt native, then the result of such placement would be felt during the dasa of Leo as well as Sagittarius. During this dasa, the native would become very spiritual and religious; he would be interested in higher philosophies, will become charitable and would worship Vishnu as

mentioned

Thus, from the 12th

by

most

classics.

house & lord and significator losses should be predicted.

Also evil effects are experienced during the Dasa Rasi dispositing the 6th, 8th or 12th lord or malefic planets. If these dusthana (bad places) lords also happen to be the malefics, then the

results

4.

would

Planets

in

be houses

worst. and

signs.

During the dasa of a sign, the effect of planets in houses and signs from the Lagna is also felt. For instance, shastras say that when Venus is placed in the 7th house, the person becomes very passionate. Many classics also give the results of a planet in different signs in the

zodiac.

Such

results

would

also

manifest

during

the

period

of

the

dasa.

Let‘s say that in the horoscope of a native with Sagittarius Ascendant, Saturn is placed in the 7th house, in Gemini. How the result would be judged for Gemini dasa. This would be the combination of Saturn in 7th house as well as Saturn in the sign Gemini. The classics say

that

if

Saturn

is

placed

in

the

7th

house,

the

results

would

be:

If Saturn is Favorable, it shows, Good friends; Stable wealth; Stable minded wife; Stable marital life; Gain from the trade of Iron and Metal. However, if Saturn is Unfavorable, then it shows, Delays in Marriage; The spouse would be significantly older than the expected age / Lean bodied wife; Affliction to body; Involve in prostitution; Sorrowful; Sexual intimacy outside marriage; Suffer humiliation in the hands of women; Poor; Unhappy; Wander aimlessly; Sickly; Suffer loss of wife; Sinful; Loose morals. Depending on the overall chart, part

or

whole

of

the

significations

would

manifest

in

the

life

of

the

native.

5. Dasa Rasi conjoined the lord of any house only promotes the same, provided such yoga for promotion also exist naturally.Thus the dasa‘s of signs conjoined the lords of Kendra and Trikona

as

well

as

their

Arudha

are

beneficial

for

such

houses.

6. The birth of first child will occur during the antardasa of the sign occupied by the 5th lord or aspected by the same.(Count direct/reverse from Lagna depending on Pada). The birth of second

child

is

seen

from

the

7th

lord

and

so

on.

The

Badhakasthana

Badhakasthana is composed of two words namely badhaka, which means obstructions or obstacles and sthana, which means place. Thus badhaka sthana means place (sign) of obstructions/ obstacles. Classics mention that the 11th for movable signs, 9th for fixed signs

and

7th

for

dual

signs

are

the

Badhaka

(Obstruction)

places.

Pt. Rath says that malefics in Badhaka cause sorrow, misfortune imprisonment and diseases depending on their nature (for examples Saturn can show troubles due to servants, Mars from litigation and accidents, whereas Sun can show troubles from influential people or the government). Rahu in the Badhak sign can be very

diabolical

and

would

need

appropriate

propitiation.

Similarly, the placement of the badhakesh (the lord of badhakasthana) harms the sign where it is placed based on the natural significations of the badhakesh. The trouble becomes stronger, when the badhakesh is also afflicted by malefics or otherwise badly placed. During the dasa of the sign housing such badhakesh could be troublesome and so does the dasa of the badhakasthana itself. The best position for the badhakesh is the 12th house from the Lagna,

where

badhakesh

becomes

least

troublesome.

More details on badhakesh and badhakasthana can be studied from Vedic remedies in Astrology

by

REKONING

Pt.

DASA

Rath

SIGN

and

the

FROM

THE

Prasna

Margam.

ARUDHA

LAGNA

The results of placement of the dasa sign from the Lagna can be modified by the placement of the dasa sign from the Arudha Lagna. If the Dasa Rasi aspects the 11th house from Arudha Lagna, the person gets wealth whereas it causes expenses and troubles if it aspects the

12th

house

from

Arudha

Lagna.

Some of the guidelines for analyzing the dasa sign from the Arudha Lagna are: 1. Generally benefics in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th and malefics in 3rd, 6th & 12th indicate

Rajayoga.

2. Reverse shall occur when these planets are debilitated in Navamsa i.e. Vipareeta Rajayoga

/

neecha

Yoga

can

occur.

3. Any planets or for that matter, even an Upagraha is beneficial in the 9th and shows prosperity

and

protection.

It

should

be

used

for

protecting

your

image.

4. All planets in 11th show sources on income & in 12th show sources of expenditure. 5. Malefics in 6th show corruption while benefics show honest income. In the 3rd house, malefics

shows

courage

and

dominance,

whereas

benefics

shows

passivity

and

complacency. 6. Planets in 7th & 12th show those who shall oppose you/ cheat you at home. Thus by looking at the placement of the lord of the dasa sign from the Arudha Lagna, one can judge various things. For instance, if the dasa lord is placed in the 11th house from the Arudha Lagna, the native would gain during this period. If the lord of the dasa sign happens to be a malefic and placed in the 3rd from the Arudha Lagna, the native would take many initiatives

during

this

time.

Similarly, the placement and aspect of the Arudha Lagna on signs reckoned from Arudha Lagna are also to be judged. Thus if the dasa sign contains a malefic and is placed in the 3rd from the Arudha Lagna, the native would be risk taking during this time. However, if benefics

are

placed

in

the

dasa

sign,

then

the

native

would

be

passive.

One would face contradictions many times between the results shown by the dasa sign and the lord of the dasa sign. If such things happen, the native would face many contradictions during such dasa and sway between many extremes. An intelligent astrologer would try to blend

various

significations

DASA

and

SIGN

come

to

a

consensus.

AND

ARGALA

Argala means intervention. It is said that various signs and the planets placed therein can have intervention other signs based on their placement from the latter signs. One must study the chapter of Argala in Brhat Parasari Hora shastra to understand the nuances of the argala principle. Readers might also want to visit the page on argala in varahamihira blogspot The

http://varahamihira.blogspot.com/2004/06/concept-of-argala.html. argala

has

to

be

analyzed

in

two

ways:

1. The Argala or Virodha Argala caused by Dasa Rasi on Lagna and other houses or on any planet

(Karaka)

will

prevail

during

its

entire

period.

2. Argala and its obstruction on Dasa Rasi can be timed during the Antardasa of the signs involved. During the Antardasa of a sign having beneficial argala on the dasa sign, without obstruction, beneficial results of the mahadasa would be felt, whereas during the Antardasa of a sign having malefic argala on the dasa sign could bring out the negative results of the mahadasa.

DASA

SIGN

AS

LAGNA

Since the Narayana dasa is nothing but progression of the Lagna, the dasa sign can be treated as the Lagna and various indications can be read from the placements, aspects and yogas happening with respect to Dasa sign. An intelligent astrologer would blend the results arrived at by reckoning dasa sign from the Lagna and by treating the dasa sign as the Lagna

to

arrive

at

the

exact

indication

at

different

times.

Following guidelines would help the reader to arrive at the specific results during the dasa sign: 1. Benefics in the second/twelfth or fifth/ninth houses from Dasa Rasi or Paka Rasi results in Subha-kartari yoga or Saubhagya Yoga (beneficial results) and give auspicious results while malefics in these places produce Bandhana yoga or Papakartari yoga‘s leading to bondage. Malefics in the 12th cause difficulties and sleep is disturbed whereas malefics in the second or eighth house have an adverse impact on the finances. Benefic planets in these houses are

good

for

finance

etc.

2. If the malefics are in 4th, 8th, or 12th house (Sukha-trikona), there will be no happiness during the dasa. The nature of the bad results would correspond to the nature of the planet contributing

to

such

results.

3. During the period of the dasa Rasi having Rahu in 12th house, everything is lost, name is blemished & imprisonment or exile occurs. Malefics is trines from dasa Rasi augment the evil while benefics prevent or mitigate the same. Similar results maybe predicted for the dasa

Rasi

having

Rahu

and

other

malefics.

4. 4th is the sukha sthana or the house of happiness. Malefics in the 4th from the dasa sign can be troublesome to the native's happiness due to their natural as well as functional nature. Ketu in Kendra to Dasa Rasi brings distress to children and exile and continuous disturbances. Debilitated (even natural benefics while debilitated becomes evil to a great extent) or evil planet (natural malefics while debilitated are the worst) in the fourth house from Dasa Rasi indicates sale/change of residence & land and agricultural losses. Loss of property due to negligence or pests, white ants etc is caused by Mars while Saturn similarly placed gives heart problems and displeasure from powerful people/Govt. Rahu in the fourth causes

all

kinds

of

losses,

danger

from

poison

and

thieves.

5. If malefics are in 3rd or 6th house from dasa Rasi, victory in competition is assured. Benefics in third or sixth cause defeat in election/competition but give rise to spiritual gains.

The planets such placed if debilitated in the Navamsa, then the results would be opposite, whereby the debilitated malefics would give Vipareeta Pravrajya yoga and debilitated benefics

would

give

Vipareeta

rajayoga.

6. Planets, either benefic or malefic, in the 11th will give gains and happiness. The means of gains would be governed by the natural nature of the planets. Usually benefics shows the income from honest sources whereas malefics shows the gains beyond his regular means. 7. If Rahu is in the Badhak house or 6th, 8th or 12th from dasa Rasi, displeasure of Government, enemies and danger of imprisonment or during journeys will occur. The specific Antardasa will be of those signs conjoined by the Sun, Mars, Rahu or Saturn. 8. Generally, Rahu in four signs Aquarius, Pisces, Aries and Taurus and Ketu in the four signs Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius, tend to give Beneficial results during the concerned

dasa.

9. The effect of planets can be independently considered from the dasa sign. For example, if Sun in the Lagna supposed to give bile related troubles, it can also happen during the dasa of the sign housing the Sun. Similarly classics say that Rahu in 10th gives pilgrimages and hence as reckoned from the dasa sign also, it gives pilgrimages to holy shrines. 10. The dignity of the planets shall affect their nature. The dignities can of a planet are Exaltation, mulatrikona, own sign (swakhestra), friendly sign, neutral sign, enemy's sign, debilitation. If the lord of the dasa sign is placed in a inimical sign (the sign of its enemy), which doesn‘t happen to be its exaltation sign (Mars gets exalted in a enemy‘s sign), then the dasa of the sign which is placed with such as inimical planet as well as the dasa of the sign

owned

by

the

said

planet

shall

be

troublesome.

To know the friendship and enmity between the planets, one can refer to any standard Jyotish text. The relationship can also be known by the checking the upachaya (3rd, 6th, 10th and 11th) and the 7th house from the Mulatrikona of the planet under consideration. If these house happen to be the signs of exaltation or own house, they ought to be ignored. Since for Venus, whose mulatrikona is Taurus, Libra cannot be an inimical sign, since it happens to be its own sign. Similarly for Mars, 10th sign is Capricorn; however, since it gets exalted

over

there,

Capricorn

is

not

inimical

to

Mars.

The Mulatrikona signs for different planets from Sun to Saturn are Leo, Taurus, Aries, Virgo, Sagittarius, Libra and Aquarius respectively. Mars in not evil in Capricorn, but instead in Pisces. For example the Mulatrikona of Sun is Leo and the inimical signs are Libra (3), Capricorn

(6),

Aquarius

(7),

Taurus

(10)

and

Gemini

(11).

To find the inimical signs for Sun, we found that the mulatrikona for Sun is Leo; the inimical sign to Sun would be Libra (3rd), Capricorn (6th), Taurus (10th), Gemini (11th) or Aquarius (7th).

11. The influences on the various houses can be judged from the planets placed in different houses from the dasa sign, thus the planets in the fifth from Dasa Rasi shall influence the affairs of children. Simlarly the planets placed in the 2nd house shall affect the family affairs and wealth, the third house- brothers and courage and initiatives (risk taking behaviour), 4th house- happiness, mother, landed property, formal education; 6th house- enemies, diseases, maternal uncle; 7th - spouse, relationships, desires, travel; 8th- health, loans, occult studies; 9th - dharma, general religiosity, father, wealth and fortune; 10th- work life and fame; 11th- earnings and income, 12th- expenses and foreign travel. These indications are very limited and the readers shall study the classical texts to know more on the indications of different houses. Malefics in the 5th and 9th needs to be checked for bondage and

incarceration

along

with

the

12th

house.

12. The seventh house from the dasa Rasi is the Mana or the desires of the conscious mind. If the sun is in the 7th house, then the person shall have a desire to improve his career prospects and will either change a job or take up some courses etc for improvement. If the Rahu (opposed to the Sun and representing poverty instead of the Sun which represents wealth and fortune) is in the seventh house, then the mind shall work against his natural career growth and he may choose a profession that is less paying or may take some such

decision

that

is

more

towards

renunciation.

Venus gives the desires of luxuries and comforts while the Moon so placed gives fame and consequential success in social spheres, popularity, and fame and career growth. Jupiter makes one get fame due to very good karma or an inclination to teach while Mercury gives

a

desire

to

learn.

Mars makes one strive for excellence and to be the best in any line whereas Saturn makes one

a

mediocre,

shying

away

from

work

and

a

loser.

Ketu is the cause of eclipse of the Moon and hence the results of this planet in the seventh house from the Dasa Rasi are the opposite to that of the Moon indicating loss of reputation, ill-fame,

loss

of

position,

ill-health

and

desire

to

remain

lonely/

aloof.

In this manner, the effects of planets in the seventh house from the dasa Rasi should be

examined. 13. During the Narayana Dasa of a sign, the Arudha Pada placed in it or its Kendra, or trikona shall prevail and prosper. The Arudha Pada in the Dusthana (6th & 8th houses

especially)

DASA

shall

lose

SIGN

significance,

AND

decay

or

be

neglected.

DIVISIONAL

CHARTS

Pt. Sanjay Rath says that the real clue to finances is seen from the Nakshatramsa or Bhamsa (D27) chart. If the dasa Rasi has a beneficial Bhamsa (the cusp of the dasa sign in bhamsa), benefits accrue. If the lord of dasa Rasi is in exalted or debilitated Bhamsa, great opulence is observed, if in own sign the finances are very

good

and

fair

in

friendly

signs.

In

inimical

Bhamsa,

poverty

should

be

predicted.

Similarly, the various divisional signs of the Dasa Rasi should be studied. The following guidelines can be used for analysing the dasa sign with respect to a divisional chart. 1. The placement of the dasa sign lord in strength in different divisional chart shall show good

results

in

affairs

related

to

the

divisional

chart

under

consideration.

2. The placement of the cusp of the dasa sign needs to be seen in the divisional chart under consideration; which must be well placed in the divisional chart in a kendra or trikona, for occurance

of

good

results

related

to

the

divisional

chart.

Note: Equal house system to be used for finding out the cusp of dasa sign. This is how it is taught in the tradition

of

Achyuta

Gurukula.

Only if both the factors mentioned above are favourable, extremely favourable results are obtained in the said dasa, however, if one of the factor is unfavourable, middling results (both favourable and unfavourable) are obtained. If both the factors are unfavourable, the period shows strife in the areas indicated by the said divisional chart. However, one point of caution is that, one must analyse these results in conjuction with the results of the Narayana

dasa

DASA

of

SIGN

the

AND

division

itself.

PLANETARY

AVASTHAS

The various Avastha of the planets should be examined as well for their results. 1. 2.

Avastha

of

Avastha

planets of

lord

placed

in

of

the the

dasa dasa

sign. sign.

Readers are advised to study the classical texts such as Brhat Parasari Hora Shastra to understand

more

on

Planetary

Avasthas

and

their

results.

DASA

TREND

Dasa Rasi owned by a benefic and occupied by a malefic or owned by a malefic and occupied by a benefic produces beneficial results initially and malefic effects subsequently. Dasa Rasi owned and occupied by malefics always yields unfavorable results while Dasa Rasi owned and occupied by benefics always gives good result. If the dasa Rasi owned by a benefic is occupied and aspected by malefics and benefics, after initial unfavorable results, good

results

follow.

The results of the Dasa Rasi itself are obtained in the beginning, middle or end depending on

whether

it

is

Sirsodaya,

Ubhayodaya

or

Pristodaya

respectively.

The whole of the dasa related to a benefic planet at the commencement and end, will be beneficial. During

the dasa of

the several

signs, there ownership

of houses will

be felt.

During the dasa‘s of Dusthanas owned by malefic planets, very adverse results will be felt towards the end, while the ownership of benefics gives some good effects in the beginning. During the dasa‘s of Kendra/Trikona houses owned by malefic planets, the good effect are reduced towards the end while, if they are owned by benefics the initial period is very fruitful.

DASA

Vs.

TRANSITS

1. The effects of dasa are modified by the transit of planets in it during the period. Benefics bring good news while Malefics bring distress. Similarly with exaltation/debilitation of planets. Saturn transiting the 8th, 10th or Dasa rasi can be a thorn (Kantaka) in the leg making

the

journey

of

life

miserable.

2. Transit Moon indicates the fortune while transit of Dasa Rasi lord indicates the bodily comforts. 3.

Rahu

transiting

Dasa

DASA

Rasi

gives

loss

of

PRAVESH

name,

fame

and

wealth.

CHAKRA

All yogas should be studied from the Gochar Chakra at the commencement of the Dasa as per

their

natural

signification.

The

Lagna

If the Lagna rising at the commencement of the dasa is beneficial and fortified, the malefic dasa will be overcome with fortitude and remedial measures. If the Lagna is evil and weak, remedial

measures

may

not

be

of

much

avail.

The

Moon

If the Moon is well disposed in a benefic sign at the commencement of a benefic dasa, the whole period is beneficial. If an evil dasa commences with a benefic Moon in transit, the evils shall be within manageable limits or can be overcome with effort. The disposition of the lord of the Rasi should also be examined in a similar way at the commencement of dasa. The

Dasa

Rasi

At the commencement of the dasa, the association of Maraka planets (from the natal rasi chart)

with

Dasa

Rasi

indicates

the

period

of

ill

health.

The house transited by Rahu at the commencement of a dasa will be damaged/obstructed during the dasa. For example, Rahu in the second house would indicate loss of wealth. Sun, Rahu or Venus in the 12th house from the dasa sign, at the commencement of the dasa brings losses due to the displeasure of government, cheats or superiors respectively while Moon joining them ensures such losses. Jupiter in 12th house indicates payment of huge I

will

taxes. be

posting

ASTAKAVARGA

a

detailed

article

on

AND

the

dasa

pravesh

DASA

chakra

in

near

future.

SIGN

1. A sign having more Ashtakavarga points will yield beneficial results. Similarly the signs having lower Ashtakavarga point suffer during the Narayana dasa of that sign. 2. The strength and influence of individual planets are seen from the points they contribute to the Dasa Rasi. During the antardasa of a planet contributing higher number of bindus (4 or more) to the sarva-askatavarga of the dasa sign, the natural as well as the functional signification of the said planet shall flourish, whereas if the number of bindus contributed is less, then misery and suffering follows, related to the natural and functional significations of the

planet

concerned.

3. Along with the SAV of the dasa sign, the AV of the lord of the dasa rasi also needs to be checked. If the dasa sign lord has gained many beneficial points in its own AV, the

signification

of

the

dasa

sign

will

prosper.

ANTARDASA

RESULTS

1. The antardasa can be judged the same way as the dasa, however there is one more special

condition.

The

antardasa

is

also

to

be

rekoned

from

the

dasa

sign.

2. The antardasa of Rasi‘s in the 6th, 8th, 12th from the dasa rasi will be adverse. 3.

The

antardasa

of

Rasi‘s

occupied

by

malefics

will

be

adverse.

4. Death could also occur if a debilitated/malefic planet also occupies the trines from an evil antardasa. Good results will occur during antardasa having exalted planets or Jupiter in trines. If the Paka is aspected or conjoined by Jupiter, financial gains will be there.

DASA

SIGN

VS.

CHARA

KARAKA

The charakaraka represent the karmic bondage of various souls with us. It shows how their influence shall shape our destiny. Thus on one hand the influence of all inanimate beings can be seen from the Naisargika Karaka, the influence of various relations are to be seen from the charakaraka. There are 8 charakarakas and they govern eight kind of direct relationships 1.

in

our

existence;

Atma

they

karaka

are (own

namely: self)

2.

Amatya

karaka

(advisors)

3.

Bhratri

karaka

(brothers)

4.

Matri

karaka

(mother)

5.

Pitri

karaka

(father)

6.

Putra

7.

Gnati

8.

karaka

karaka (kith

and

Dara

kins,

(children) maternal

karaka

relatives) (spouse)

The Chara Karaka placed in the Kendra (1,4,7,10) to the Dasa Rasi attain strength, while those in Panapara (2,5,8,11) are weaker and those in Apoklimas (3,6,9,12) are the weakest. If a particular charakaraka is well placed from the dasa sign as well as well associated / aspected by benefics, that particular relation/ relative would prosper. The affairs related to various relatives can be studied by reckoning that particular charakaraka as

the

Lagna

and

judging

the

dasa

therefrom.

When the influence of a particular relation becomes strong in our life can be seen from the association or aspect of the concerned charakaraka on the dasa sign. For illustration, if the

Darakaraka

aspects

the

Dasa

Rasi,

marriage

can

be

PACHAKADI

expected.

SAMBANDHA

Signs or planets in the Pachak, Bodhak, Vedhak and Karaka from the planet placed in the Dasa Rasi shall surely give their indications. For example, if Saturn is in Dasa Rasi, then the planets, Arudha Pada and sign/house in the sixth house from it shall be destroyed. The pachakadi sambandha is one of the cornerstone in Jyotisha shastra and is extremely useful in judging the results of both rasi or nakshatra based dasa. This shall covered in details in forthcoming articles. Sunday, March 06, 2005

The Karakas II I have compiled this list of planetary characteristics from various classics. This shall help you in gaining better understanding of the planets and use them in predictions. The suffix at various places indicate the classics used for the compilation. They are as follows BPHS:

Brhat

BJ:

Parasari

Hora

Brhat

HS:

Shastra Jataka

Hora

Sara

SV:

Saravali

PD:

Phaladeepika

JP:

Jataka

Parijata

DA:

Dasa

Adhyayi

PM:

Prasna

Margam

************************************************************* THE

SUN

Names: Heli, Surya (BJ); Aditya, Arka, Ravi, Bhanu, Bhaskara. Divakara, Marthanda, Savita,

Teekshnamsu

and

Ina

(HS)

Nature: Malefic Gender: Masculine Appearance & Disposition: Sūrya‘s eyes are honey-coloured. He has a square body. He is of clean habits, bilious, intelligent and has limited hair (on his head) (BPHS); Well proportioned body, is bilious and possesses pingala (tawny) eyes, has short hairs (BJ); Sun‘s body is square; his eyes are pink in colour and he has sparse hair on his body and head. He does not live for a long time in one place. He is of lazy disposition. His knees are weak. He has pleasing face and delivers pleasing speech. (HS); The Sun has curly hair, sharp mind,

prominent appearance, majestic voice and is not very tall. His eyes are honey-coloured. He is courageous, steady and of a complexion, which has a mix of red and green. His feet are not conspicuous (small in size). He is bilious and has sturdy bones. He is great and majestic. He has fiery rays and square body and wears saffron-coloured apparels (SV) Sapta

Dhatu: Bones

(skeletal

system)

Diseases: Causes damage to eyes, loss of hair and thirst, fever etc. by bilious temperament

(PD)

Humor: Bile Governs: The

Soul

Planetary

Cabinet: The

Complexion: Blood

red

(BPHS),

Dark

King

Red

(BJ);

Copper

Colour: Copper

red

(SV) (BJ)

Deity/

Adhi

devata: Agni

(BPHS)

Gender: Male Panchabhuta: Agni

(Fire)

Caste: Kshatriya Guna: Sattvik Abode: Temple

(BPHS),

Devastana

(BJ)

Direction: East

(Purva)

Period: Ayana Taste: Pungent Directional

Strength: South

Day

based

(10th

Strength: Day

Ayana

Time

based

Natural Robe/

trees

among

(trees

Cloth: Red

(Diurnal)

Strength: Uttarayana

strength: Strongest

Trees: Strong

house)

all

with

stout

silken,

Rough

Season: Summer (Vegetation)

cloth (BJ)

Material: Copper

(BJ) Age: 50

Loka: Mrtyu

trunk) (Grishma)

Matter: Mula Natural

planets

Loka

Geographical

years (World

(JP) of

mortals)

location: Kalinga

(Orissa)

Misc. Lordship: Snakes, wool, hills, gold, weapons, poison, fire, medicines, kings, aryas, river

banks,

forest,

wood

and

Mantras

(SV)

************************************************************* THE

MOON

Names: Chandrama, Sitarasmi (BJ); Sasi, Sasanka, Vidhu, Soma, Nisakara, Seethamsu, Udunatha and Indu (Candr is Nisakara, as she causes the night. She is Seetamsu, as her

rays are cool and pleasant. The name Udunatha is given to Candr because Candr married the

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Nature: Benefic

Nakshatras)

(when

waxing),

(HS);

Malefic

(when

waning)

Gender: Feminine Appearance & Disposition: Candra is very windy and phlegmatic. She is learned and has a round body. She has auspicious looks and sweet speech, is fickle-minded and very lustful (BPHS); Well rounded body, much wind and phlegm, intelligent, sweet speech and good eyes (BJ); Moon is tall, tender-natured, brilliant in mental disposition, kind, skilled in policy, or politics and has mixed humour of wind and bile. She wears white robes and ornaments; her body resembles a well-drawn circle. (HS); She has an auspicious appearance. Her eyes are beautiful. She has mellifluous voice. She is fair in complexion, has an emaciated body, is youthful, tall, curly and short hair, is learned, soft, of Sattvik disposition, beautiful, phlegmatic, amicable to friends, has pure (excellent) blood, is kind, fond of old ladies, fickle-minded,

very

Sapta

fortunate

and

wears

Dhatu: Blood

Humour: Vata

clean

apparels.

(Circulatory

(Windy)

&

(SV) System)

Kapha

(Phlegm)

Governs: The

Mind

Planetary

Cabinet: The

Queen

Complexion: Tawny Colour: White Deity/

Adhi

devata: Varuna

(BPHS),

Ambu

(BJ)

Panchabhuta: Jala

(Water)

Caste: Brahmin Guna: Sattivik Abode: Watery

places

Direction: North Period: Muhurtha

West (48

(Vayavya

minutes)

Kona)

(BPHS);

Kshana

(BJ)

Taste: Saline Directional

Strength: North

Day

based based

Natural

trees

to

(such

Cloth: White

Silken

(Nocturnal) Strength: (Uttarayana)

strength: Second

Trees: Milky

house)

Strength: Night

Ayana

Robe/

(4th

the

as (BPHS),

Sun

rubber New

clothes

Season: Varsha (non

Material: Precious Loka: Pitri Geographical

(BJ) (Rainy)

Matter: Dhatu Natural

plant)

living

matter)

stones Age: 70 Loka location: Yavana

(Gemstones) years

(World Pradesh

(JP) of

(land

manes) of

Greeks)

Misc. Lordship: Poets, flowers, eatables, beads, silver, conch, salt, water, arrow, robes,

ornaments,

females,

Ghī,

sesamum,

oil

and

sleep

(SV)

************************************************************* MARS Names: Ara, Vakra, Kruradrik, Avanaya (BJ); Aara, Vakra, Maheeja Rudhira, Rakta, Angaraka

and

Krudradrik

(HS);

Bhumisuta

(SV)

Nature: Malefic Gender: Masculine Appearance & Disposition: Mangal has blood-red eyes, is fickle-minded, liberal, bilious, given to anger and has thin waist and thin physique (BPHS); Youthful, liberal bilious, fickle minded and has a thin waist (BJ); Mars is unsteady in mind, he is capable of wounding, he has blood-reddish eyes, he is bilious and depicted with fire and arms, his voice is rough, his belly is depressed and he is modest (HS); he is young, he has curly and shining hair, he is liberal (PD); The planet Mars is short, his eyes are reddish-brown in colour. He has a strong body. He is as bright, as burning fire. He is not steady in disposition. He has marrow in bones and flesh. He wears red-coloured apparels. He is more intelligent and is courageous. He is an accomplished speaker. He causes injury. He has short and shining hair. He is bilious in disposition and is Tamasic. He is adventurous and wrathful and is skillful in hurting.

He

is

Sapta

blood-red

in

appearance.

Dhatu: Marrow

(SV)

(??

system)

Humour: Pitta

(Bile)

Governs: Strength Planetary

Cabinet: Commander-

in-

Chief

Complexion: Bood

Red

Colour: Blood

Red

Deity/

Adhi

devata: Subrahmanya

(BPHS),

Kumara

(BJ);

Kartikeya

Panchabhuta: Agni

(SV) (Fire)

Caste: Kshatriya

(Warrior)

Guna: Tamasik Abode: Place

of

Fire

Direction: South Period: A

(Dakshina) day

(duration

between

two

Sunrises)

Taste: Bitter Directional

Strength: South

Day

based

Ayana Natural

strength: Stronger

than

Strength: Dakshinayana Saturn

(Saturn

ones Cloth: Red

Season: Greeshma

house) (Nocturnal)

based

Trees: Bitter Robe/

(10th Strength: Night

clothes

is

the

weakest

(Lemon (BPHS);

Burnt

one) Plant)

clothes

(SV) (Summer)

Matter: Dhatu

(Non

Natural

living

Age: Young

boy

matter)

(16

years)

(JP)

Veda: Sama

Veda

Loka: Mrtyu

Loka

Geographical

(World

of

Location: Ujjain

mortals)

(Central

India)

Misc. Lordship: Blood, Copper, Army, Red cloth, Minerals, Earth, King, Destruction, Swooning,

Bile

and

thieves

(SV)

************************************************************* MERCURY Names: Hemno, Vit, Gna, Bodhana and Induputra (BJ); Saumya, Vid, Jna, Somaja, Bodhana, Kumar and Vidhusuta (Budh is Candr‘s son and hence known, as Somaja and Vidhusuta

)

Nature: Malefic

in

malefic

(HS)

association,

otherwise

benefic

Gender: Neuter/

Eunuch

Appearance & Disposition: Budh is endowed with an attractive physique and the capacity to use words with many meanings. He is fond of jokes. He has a mix of all the three humours (BPHS); Gurgling speech, fond of joking and has a mixture of air, phlegm and bile (BJ); Budh‘s eyes are dark. He is well-versed in politics (or in policy-making), is of medium height, sometimes firm and sometimes unsteady, jolly natured, in touch with all kinds of news, witty, scholarly and has the composition mixed with the three humours (i. e. bile, phlegm and wind) (HS); Budh rules skin and is full of veins, arteries and nerves. He has an even body (PD); he is sweet spoken, but stammering in speech (DA); Mercury's eyes are reddish and broad. He speaks sweetly. His complexion is of green grass. He has strong skin. He is an extremely Rajasic planet. He is clear in his speech and is pure. He has a mixture of the three humours, i.e. phlegm, bile and wind. He remains delighted and has moderate beauty. He is skillful and sinewy. He is agreeable to all in dressing and speech and wears green

robes.

Sapta

Dhatu: Skin

Humour: Tridosha

(BPHS, (all

(SV BJ)

pitta,

(??

System)

kapha,

vata)

Governs: Speech Planetary

Cabinet: Yuvaraj

Complexion: Hue

that

of

Green

(Prince) grass

(Durva

Grass)

Colour: Green Deity/

Adhi

devata: Maha

Vishnu

(BPHS),

Kesava

Panchabhuta: Prithvi Caste: Vaishya

(Trading

(BJ) (Earthy)

Class)

(BPHS);

Sudra

(BJ,

SV);

Mixed

breed

(HS)

Guna: Rajasik Abode: Sports Direction: North

ground,

Gaming

place (Uttar)

Period: Ritu

(Season-

Two

months)

Taste: Mixed Directional Day

Strength: East based

Strength: Both

Ayana

(Lagna)

in

day

&

based

Natural

Night

Strength: Uttarayana

strength: Stronger

than

Mercury

Trees: Fruitless Robe/

trees

Cloth: Black

silken

(BPHS);

Season: Sarad Matter: Jiva

Water

soaked

clothes

(BJ,

(Mild

Winter)

(Living

beings)

Material: Bell

metal

Natural

Age: Young

(20

years)

(JP)

Veda: Atharva

Veda

Loka: Patala

Loka

Geographical

SV)

(Hellish

location: Magadha

(southern

world)

part

of

Bihar)

(SV)

Misc. Lordship: Veda, writing, sculpture, medicines, expertise, minister-ship, speech, jokes,

birds,

couples,

fame,

vegetation

(vanaspati)

and

gold

(SV)

************************************************************* JUPITER Names: Jiva, Angira, Suraguru, Vachasampathi and Ijya (BJ); Jeeva, Angirasa, Suraguru, Mantri

Vachaspati,

Arya,

Brihaspati,

Suri

and

Vageesh

(HS);

Ida

(SV)

Nature: Benefic Gender: Masculine Appearance & Disposition: Guru has a big body, tawny hair and tawny eyes, is phlegmatic, intelligent and learned in Shastras (BPHS); Corpulent body, golden locks and eyes, moral and is phlegmatic (BJ); Guru has stout and tall body; his eyes are neither big nor small, he is intelligent, well-versed in politics, or policy making has prominent bilious composition, is a very eloquent speaker, wears yellow apparels and jewels and is of noble disposition (HS); he is of virtuous disposition (DA); The eyes of Jupiter are somewhat reddish-brown. He is learned in Vedas. His voice resembles that of a lion. He is firm and prominently Sattvik. His physical complexion is akin to pure yellow metal. He has broad and prominent chest. He is always fond of virtues and is modest. He has firm and large eyes and is of forgiving disposition. He wears yellow apparels, is phlegmatic, fat and pre-eminent. (SV) Sapta

Dhatu: Fat

Humour: Vata Governs: Knowledge,

(BPHS); (Windy) Wisdom

Planetary Complexion: Tawny

Brain

(BJ)

& and

(Digestive Kapha

happiness

(BPHS),

(Phlegm) Intelligence

Cabinet: Advisor (BPHS),

Jupiter

yellow

system) (SV)

(Minister) or

golden

(BJ)

Colour: Yellow Deity/

Adhi

devata: Indra

(BPHS)

Panchabhuta: Akasha

(Ether)

Caste: Brahmin

(Priestly

class)

Guna: Sattvik Abode: Treasury Direction: North

East

(Ishanya

Kona)

Period: Masa

(Month)

Taste: Sweet Directional Day

Strength: East based

Strength: Day

Ayana Natural

(Lagna) time

based

(Diurnal) Strength: Uttarayana

strength: Stronger

than

Trees: Fruit

Mercury

(4th)

bearing

trees

Robe/ Cloth: Saffron coloured ones (BPHS), Neither old nor new clothes (BJ, SV) Season: Hemanta

(Autumn)

Matter: Jiva Material: Silver,

(Living and

when

he

is

in

Natural Veda: Rig Loka: Svarga Geographical

his

own

house

he

governs

gold

(BJ)

Age: 30

years

Veda

(SV)

loka location: Sindhu

beings)

(Heavens) (Indus-

Pakistan

and

(SV) Afganistan)

(SV)

Misc. lordship: Auspiciousness, virtue, physical stoutness, prowess, mentorship/; guide/ guru/ preceptor, deputation, city, state (province), gold, bed, conveyance, position, grains, residence

and

sons

(SV)

************************************************************* VENUS Names: Sukra, Bhrigu, Brigusuta, Sita and Aspujit (BJ); Bhrigu, Bhrigusuta, Ahpujit, Sita, Usanas,

Vaitya

Pujya,

Kavya

and

Kavi(HS)

Nature: Benefic Appearance & Disposition: Shukra is charming, has a splendourous physique, is excellent, or great in disposition, has charming eyes, is a poet, is phlegmatic and windy and has curly hair (BPHS); Fond of pleasure, handsome, fine eyes and black ringlets and a temperament compounded of wind and phlegm (BJ); the body of shukra is very bright. He is fortunate, windy and bilious in composition, broad-minded; stout bodied, has a tendency to submit to women, has crooked eyes and is of deceiving nature. (HS); has stout body, broad eyes, wind and phlegm in constitution (PD); The planet Venus is beautiful, has long hands, broad chest and face, is very seminal, splendourous, has dark, short and extended hair, is of complexion, which is a mix of yellow and green, is sensuous, windy and

phlegmatic, very fortunate, wears multi-coloured apparels, is of Rajasic disposition, sportive,

intelligent,

Sapta

broad-eyed

Dhatu: Sperm/

Humour: Vata

and

has

Semen

(Windy)

Governs: Semen

prominent

(Reproductive

&

(Potency)

(BPHS),

Planetary

shoulders.

system)

Kapha Passion

(Phlegm)

(BJ);

Comfort

Cabinet: Advisor

Complexion: Variegated

(BJ);

Neither

(SV)

(SV) (Minister)

white

nor

black

(BJ)

Colour: Variegated Deity/

Adhi

devata: Shachi

Devi

(BPHS),

Indrani

(BJ)

Gender: Feminine Panchabhuta: Jala

(Water)

Caste: Brahmin

(Priestly

class)

Guna: Rajasik Abode: Bedroom Direction: South

East

(Agneya

Kona)

Period: Paksha

(Fortnight)

Taste: Acidulous

(BPHS);

Directional Day

Sour

Strength: North based

(4th

Strength: Day

Ayana

House)

Time

based

Natural

(BJ) (Diurnal)

Strength: Uttarayana

strength: Stronger

than

Jupiter

(5th)

Trees: Floral Robe/

Plants

Cloth: Silken

(BPHS);

Strong

clothes

(BJ),

Durable

clothes

Season: Vasanta

(Spring)

Matter: Mula

(Vegetation)

Material: Pearls

(BJ)

Natural

Age: 16

years

Veda: Yajur Loka: Pitri

(SV)

(JP)

Veda Loka

(World

(SV) of

manes)

(SV)

Misc Lordship: Diamonds, ornaments, marriage, scents, friends, wreaths, females, cow dung,

diagnosis,

education,

sexual

enjoyment

and

gold

(SV)

************************************************************* SATURN Names: Kona, Manda, Suryaputra and Asita (BJ); Kona, Manda, Sani, Krishn, Surya Putr, Yama,

Pangu,

Sanaischara,

Sauri,

Kala

and

Chayasuta

(HS)

Nature: Malefic Gender: Neuter/

Eunuch

Appearance & Disposition: Shani has an emaciated and long physique, has tawny eyes, is windy in temperament, has big teeth, is indolent and lame and has coarse hair (BPHS);

Lazy, has yellowish eyes, lean tall body, stout teeth and rough hairs. He is of a windy temperament (BJ); has hard nails, teeth and hair, he is deceptive, he has long hands and feet, his constitution is bilious, he has prominent veins, is indolent and worried (HS); is lame, has deeply depressed eyes and is lazy. He rules muscles. He has an emaciated body (PD); Saturn has red and depressed eyes, emaciated body, prominent veins, is indolent, black-bodied and windy in temperament. He is a talebearer. He is muscular, unkind, foolish, has large nails and teeth, is very dirty, impure, Tamasic in disposition, fierce, shorttempered

and

Sapta

old

(worn

out).

He

Dhatu: Muscles

adores

black

(BPHS);

apparels.

Nerves

(SV) (BJ)

Humour: Vata

(Windy)

Governs: Grief/

Sorrow

Planetary

Cabinet: Servant

Complexion: Dark Colour: Black Deity/

(BPHS), (BJ),

Black

Blue

Adhi

mixed

devata: Brahma

(BJ)

with

black

(BPHS),

(HS)

Kaha

(BJ)

Panchabhuta: Vayu

(Air)

Caste: Sudra (Working class) (BPHS); Antyaja (Untouchables) (BJ); Mixed breed (SV) Guna: Tamasik Abode: Filthy

ground

(Dirty

places)

(BPHS),

Heap

of

dirt

Direction: West

(BJ)

(Paschim)

Period: Year Taste: Astringent

(BPHS);

Directional

Acidic

Strength: West

Day

based

(7th

(Nocturnal)

based

Strength: Dakshinayana

strength: Weakest

Trees: Useless Robe/

house)

Strength: Night

Ayana Natural

(BJ)

trees

among

all

and

weeds)

(shrubs

Cloth: Multi-coloured

robes

Season: Sisir

(BPHS);

Rags

(BJ,

SV)

(Extreme

Matter: Dhatu

Winter)

(Non

living

Material: Iron,

matter)

Lead

Natural

(BJ)

Age: Extremely

old

Others: Anthill Loka: Patala

Loka

Geographical

(Hellish

world)

Location: Saurashtra

(Gujarat)

Misc. lordship: Lead, zinc, black metals, inferior grains, dead relatives, fools, servants, mean

women,

saleable

goods,

poor

people

and

self-restraint

************************************************************* RAHU

(SV)

Names: Tamas, Agu and Asura (BJ); Tamas, Asura, Swarbhanu, Vidhuntuda, Pata, Sainhikeya,

Bhujanga

and

Ahi

Nature: Malefic

(HS) (HS)

Gender: Masculine Appearance & Disposition: He is black in colour, tall in stature, and of low caste; he has skin disease and hick-coughs; he is cunning, and speaks falsehood; he suffers from leprosy. Sapta

Dhatu: n/a

Humour: Vata

(Windy)

Governs: Ego

(SV)

Planetary

Cabinet: Army

Complexion: Sark

collyrium

(blue

mix)

(HS)

Colour: Black Deity/

Adhi

devata: Durga

/

Chandika

Panchabhuta: None Caste: Outcaste Guna: Tamasik

(like

Saturn)

West

(Nairrittya

(HS)

Abode: Forest Direction: South

Kona)

Period: 8

Months

Taste: n/a Directional Day Ayana Natural

Strength: n/a based

Strength: Same

based

as

Strength: Same

as

strength: Same

as

Saturn Saturn Saturn

Trees: n/a Robe/

Cloth: Dirty

Clothes

Season: n/a Matter: Dhatu Natural

Age: 100

years

(JP)

Geographical Location: Southern India (Dravida country: five tribes: Dravida, Karnataka, Gurjara,

Maharashtra

and

Tailanga)

Misc. Lordship: Mysticism, magic, strange events, enigmas and excitement, Renunciation, Paternal grandfather. Serpents, venomous reptiles, diseases, scars, courage, adventure, execution, Christians & Mohammedans, stones, mud, travellers, inventors, lecturers, psychologist, astrologer, thieves, widowhood, litigation, gold smiths, duplicity, aviators, sepulchres, ant-hills, mole-hills, crack & crevices, archers, spies, sediments of liquor, portentous evils, radio, aerial navigation, metaphysical studies, south-western direction, infamous character, inflammable gases, epidemics, violence, corruption, political plots, and exiles. He also differentiates between purity in love and impure lust. He causes birthmark in the

body.

************************************************************* KETU Names: Sikhi

(BJ);

Sikhin,

Dhvaja,

Dhum,

Mrityu

Putr

and

Anala

Nature: Malefic

(HS) (HS)

Gender: Feminine,

Eunuch

(PD)

Appearance & Disposition: He has a red and fierce look, a venomous tongue, an elevated body; he is outcast; of Smoky colour; has bruised limbs and is lean and malicious. Sapta

Dhatu: n/a

Governs: Outcastes Planetary

Cabinet: Army

Complexion: Smoky Colour: Smoky Deity/

Adhi

devata: Ganesha

Gender: Feminine,

(PM)

Eunuch

(PD)

Panchabhuta: n/a Caste: Outcaste Guna: n/a Abode: n/a Period: 3

Months

Taste: n/a Directional Day

Strength: n/a based

Ayana

Strength: Same

based

Natural

as

Strength: Same

Mars

as

strength: Same

Mars

as

Mars

Trees: n/a Robe/

Cloth: Smoky

Season: n/a Matter: Jiva

(Living

Natural

Age: 100

beings) years

(JP)

Geographical Location: Southern India (Dravida country: five tribes: Dravida, Karnataka, Gurjara,

Maharashtra

and

Tailanga)

Misc. Lordship: Religion, Astrology, Moksha or final emancipation, intrigues, spiritual pride, Religious

resignation,

dissimulation,

Sectarian

mendicancy,

principles,

bankruptcy,

artistic

miserliness,

taste,

literary

ascetics,

genius,

deception,

pride,

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Tropical or Sidereal Zodiac

Many astrologers throughout the world use the Tropical zodiac which is most commonly named as western system of astrology. It has been a topic of curiosity why are supposed to be different and what is the basis of the difference. What is the implication on various factors on astrological divination, while we use either of them.

Let

me

try

to

address

this

issue...

Tropical zodiac is based on the Earth's yearly movement around the Sun. The movement of earth around the is the cause of change of seasons. Can you say why? This is because of the tilt of Earth which is 23d 27m from the vertical axis. If the tilt was not there there there would not be any change of season. While the earth moves around the sun, the tilt changes with respect to the ecliptic (the plane of Sun and Earth's orbit). During spring and autumn, when the day and night are the same, the tilt with respect to the ecliptic is zero. While during the Summer, the hemisphere which has summer would tilt towards the face of Sun and the one which has winter would tilt away from the face of Sun. While seen from earth, the Sun would look like as if it is rising from the equator (where it is seen during equinoxes, spring and autumn) to north till tropic of cancer and then would go down towards the tropic of capricorn. So there is a change of declination (tilt as seen from the earth's equitorial plane) of Sun from zero to +23d 27m, then zero and then -27d 27m and then back to zero again. The cycle of Sun starting from the beginning of one of the euinox when Sun's declination is zero to again back to that equinox marks completion of one year, which is known as a tropical year. However, while on the Spring/ Vernal equinox, is the sun really on the beginning of Aries. The answer is No.. While on Sprint equinox now, the Sun is not in the beginning of Aries but it is somewhere at 7degree Pisces. You

can

check

this

in

any

astronomy

program.

Why

is

it

so!

There was a time when the equinox was in the beginning of Aries and this was long back. However, this is not now since the tilt of earth is itself changing its direction, tracing a circle on the celestial sphere. With this the alignment of the polestar with the earth's axis is changing. This means that the point in which the equinox falls is itself changing. Astronomers found that the period in which the equinox is tracing the circle on the celestial sphere is some 26000 years (different views exists on this). So each year the equinox is preceeding with a rate of some 49.86 seconds. Over years from the time when equinox actually fell at the beginning of Aries, the equinox has moved backwards to 7degree pisces. This is the basis of the Sidereal zodiac. While seen on the sky the planets are seen as according to the sidereal zodiac and not in terms of the tropical zodiac since the tropical zodiac is based on the movement of Sun with respect to the equinoxes and not Actual starting of the zodiac. For convinience sake, the astrologers have aligned the equinoxes with the Aries and Libra, which is merely hypothetical and doesnot have a astronomical basis. However for true astrological reasons where the zodiac is more important than the equinoxes, the planets are seen in the zodiacal

signs

as

they

are.

Thus unlike the tropical year, the sidereal year is the movement of Sun from beginning from a point in zodiac to again back to that point. This year is slightly longer than the tropical year since, by the time Sun

reaches the same declination again (as it was at the start of the year), the equinox has moved little backward due to the precision of equinox and thus Sun has to take little extra time to cover up the distance to

the

original

point

of

start

in

the

zodiac.

For instance say Sun is in 7d pisces when the declination is zero i.e, at the time of vernal equinox. When after the one year cycle the declination again becomes zero at next vernal equinox, the point of vernal equinox would have moved some 23/24 arc seconds backward with respect to the zodiac i.e., 7 degree Pisces to 6d 59m 36sec. Thus the Sun has to move some 1223 sec (20 min 23 sec approx.) to come to the initial point of 7d pisces and hence the day length is little bit more than a tropical year. Thus the year length of a

tropical year is 365. 2422 mean solar days where that of a sidereal year is 365.2564 mean solar days.

Summarising the whole topic, the tropical year is based on the Sun's return to the equator i.e., the point of zero declination or the equinox, whereas the Sidereal year is the Sun's return to the point of start with respect to the Zodiac (static background) and hence is a true measure of a solar year. However, since the sidereal year does not follow the declination of Sun, it would be out of synchronicity with the seasons. So, we can conclude that for the matter of measuring time for the perpose of seasonal changes, tropical year is the best suited, however for the matter of measuring time for judging the heavenly influence on earthly

affairs,

sidereal

time

is

more

suited.

Since the season (which is defined by Sun's declination) is out of synchrocity of the sidereal year, they come to synchronicity when the precession has completed 360 deg of the zodiac. This can be found in following ways. Get the mean tropical year, which is 365.2422; get the mean difference of the sidereal and tropical zodiac, which is 1223 sec; then number of years the two zodiacs to be synchronous = 365.2422 days / 1233 sec = 25,802 years or approximately 26,000 years. Thus the precession cycle as well as rate of precession (ayanamsa) can be found out by finding the actual measures of mean tropical solar year and the offset between two declinations (and equivalent time period).

Monday, December 18, 2006

How fixed is your opinion? How fixed is you opinion can be seen from the Jagannath Drekkana. Jagannath Drekkana has been popularised to the Jyotish world by Pt. Sanjay Rath of SJC Tradition. When a sign is divided into three parts each of them constitute a drekkana. Jagannath Drekkana starts from Movable sign in trine to the sign under consideration. This means that for a movable sign, the counting of the drekkana starts from the sign itself, for fixed sign, the counting starts from the 9th from the sign and for dual signs the counting starts from the

5th

from

the

sign.

Thus for movable sign, the 1st drekkana, for fixed signs, the 2nd drekkana and for the dual signs, the 3rd drekkana will fall in the sign under consideration and becomes the

vargottama drekkana. If Moon is in vargottama drekkana and in fourth house from Mercury, it constitute Sarada Yoga (a yoga for divine mother Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge). Such persons will be interested in literary persuits and seeker of knowlegde. They can produce

literary

works

which

stay

in

the

world

for

long.

The decision making and others influence on the native's decision making process can be seen from the influence on the 10th house and the 10th lord's placement. Here we consider the nature of the signs falling in the 10th house. If the sign falling in the 10th house is a Movable sign, the person is too flexible in accepting other's opinion. If the sign under consideration is a fixed, the person is too inflexible in accepting other's opinion. However, if the sign in the 10th is a dual sign, the person is adaptable and consider the opinions or others in their own merit. The planets placed in the 10th house are the ones who shall try to influence in decision making of the native. However, based on the nature of the sign, the influence others make on native will make a difference on the native's decision making process. The nature of the planets and their natural significations and lordship will define the

quality

of

the

influence

on

the

native's

decision

making.

If there are no planets in the 10th house, then the placement of the 10th lord shall show the flexiblity. To know this, based on the speed of the planets the planets are divided into three groups viz. Moon, Mercury, Venus belongs to the fastest group; Sun, Mars & Jupiter belonging to the moderate group while Rahu, Ketu, Saturn belongs to the slowest group. It is advisable that the fastest planet should be placed in the fixed sign so that the native has good flexibility to give other's due consideration. The moderate planets do well in the dual signs and the slowest planets are well placed in movable sign. If a fast moving planet is placed in a movable sign, the native gets swayed by other's influence too fast. Same way, if a slow moving planet is placed in a fixed sign, the native is extremely inflexible to accept other's opinion or appreciate their viewpoints. No one can change the opinion of such natives, once they have formed one. Wednesday, January 02, 2008

Discussion on Calendars Here Q:

is

a

discussion

Why

on

do

Calendar

with

one

we

need

of

my

a

student. calendar?

Student: To watch and follow day to day life, climatic conditions, happenings throughout the world, calender is needed My

to

specify

and

to

remember

to

correlate

for

futures. comments:

Yes. Good reasoning. The first calendar was developed to mark the seasonal changes so that right activities can be done in agriculture without missing the season. Again this happened due to the

realization that the time is cyclical and astronomical phenomenon such as seasons recur in a cyclical manner. Again they needed to know how much time has passed from a specific event, which is not possible without a calendar. When the civilizations developed, they need to keep track of such events. Anyway, since they were more tuned to the nature, they could see the patterns in seasonal variation such as heavy rains or light rain, hotter summer/ warmer summer etc and they needed a measure of time to mark these patterns with respect to it. When civilizations developed even further, they started keep track of phenomenon Q:

such

What

as

is

the

Eclipses, basis

sighting

for

meteors

creation

of

a

on

Sun

etc... calendar?

Student: Calender

creation

is

based

on

the

movements

mostly

My

and

Moon.

comments:

This is a narrow understanding. We can make calendars for anything which is cyclical. Hence there are various calendars in addition to those which keep track of Sun, Moon, Sun+Moon; such as one which keeps track of eclipses called metonic cycle which recur after 18 years. So basically anything which is cyclical

can

have

a

calendar.

Since calendar is used to keep track of astronomical events, there should be sound astronomical basis for creation of a calendar. Every calendar has a define start and end after which a new cycle begins. The start and end of the calendar should also mark with an astronomical event, else it becomes a arbitrary start or end point and thus becomes subjective, whereby different people can have their own start and end. Q:

How

many

kinds

of

calendar

knowledge,

there

are

two

based

on

(around

the

world)

of

calenders

among

transit

into

do

you

know?

Student: To

my

types

a

lot

around

the

world. 1. 2.

based

on

sun

Moon

transit

in

the

Chitrai

the

Aries.(Sowra)

Nakshtra

My

(Santhana) comments:

There are two widely used calendar used for measure of solar motion, one is for keeping track of season and the other one is for keeping track of Sun for astrological purpose. The calendar which is used for keeping track of Season is called Tropical calendar and year is called tropical year, while the one which is used to keep track of Sun's placement in the nakshatras, which is used for astrological purposes is called the

sidereal

calendar

and

the

year

is

called

the

sidereal

year.

Now take up the tropical calendar. Since its purpose is to keep track of Seasons, it should be synchronized with the equinoxes and solstices; which means the equinoxes and solstices should always fall in the same days every year. Why this should be so? This is because, the equinoxes and solstices decide the start of all the seasons on earth. Now you should be able to tell, what should be the correct start of the calendar, so that each year; beginning of the year is marked with such an event and we know that the calendar is not out of track when compared to the seasons. So when should the calendar start. Logically it can start when Sun is at the beginning of Sign Aries or Libra which marks the equinoxes or it can start when Sun is at the beginning of Capricorn or Cancer, which marks the solstices. But for whatever reasons, the tropical calendar starts when Sun is at 9Cp55; which is just a arbitrary position. Now lets take up the tropical calendar. Since its purpose it to track position of Sun in the Nakshatras, it should be synchronized with the movement of the Sun in the zodiac (nakshatra belt). If we do this, then at the same part of the year, the same nakshatra will be seen on the sky in a certain position in every year. For example if we follow strict sidereal calendar, then Aswini 0 degree will rise with Sun in the eastern horizon, beginning of every year. Since the length of the sidereal year is "almost" the same, the tropical year can be used to mark the rising time of the nakshtras over the sky at any part of the year. However, since the position of equinox is preceeding when seen with respect to the nakshatra belt, minor correction needs to be applied to the calendar, which is known as Ayanamsa Correction. Over time, the ayanamsa correction has accumulated to around 23 degrees. There was a time sometimes near 285 a.d., when the vernal equinox was at the same position as the beginning of the Ashvini Nakshatra, it was the time when the tropical and sidereal zodiac was perfectly synchronized. However now, due to the precision, the equinox actually falls at around 6 Pi 45. Have you wondered what should be the length of the day based for the tropical year? Since we are interested in the tracking the movement of the Sun w.r.t the Nakshatras, each day in this calendar is 1 degree motion of Sun in the sidereal zodiac. We can call this as the sidereal day and end of 360 such days we can reach the end of the year which is marked by the last degree of Revati so that the next degree will marks the 1st day of the next sidereal year. Now you should know, why in the nakshatra based dasa, the length of the year should be 360 solar days and not 360 civil days or 365 civil days (of 24 hrs each). The day length of a sidereal day is a bit more than the tropical day. Hence if we use tropical days in a dasa system, a correction needs to be applied at various places

in

the

dasa

duration.

Over the ages various civilizations used various calendars based on their need to track various astronomical phenomenon. It is interesting to study them and it can give insights into their civilizations. In India we also use the soli-lunar calendar, which is based on Tithis. We need the tithis for observances of various festivals. Since this is based on the both Moon and Sun, the feminine and masculine principles of nature, this calendar is extremely important. Also since this year is also dependent on the Sun, the year length is same as Sidereal Solar year (the name of the month is based on the position of the Sun in that month) and the day length is the one tithi each (12 degree separation of Moon from the Sun). If we consider the soli-lunar year has 12 months like the solar year, then 1year in this calendar is around 11 days shorter than the tropical year. Thus every three years, a correction of 1 extra month is applied to

synchronise this calendar with the tropical calendar, which is known as Mal Masa. Since this month is used only for adjusting purposes, this cannot be used for observances of any festivals and the original calendar will still take precedence. When we talk of start of month in this calendar, it can be mapped with either Amavasya or Purnimasya. There are two groups in India who follow either of them, the first one is called Amanta and the 2nd one is called Shuklanta. It seems like Amanta month is corruption which crept in with passage of time. It is suggested by great astronomer and astrologer Varahamihira to follow Shuklanta Calendar. This is also evident from the names of the month, which is derived from the approximate position of the Moon during the start of the month. Thus the first month Chaitra begins when Moon is in Chirtra Nakshatra. This can happen when Moon is placed in opposition to Sun at the beginning of the year; which shows that the name is derived from the Shuklanta principle (end of sukla paksha or bright

half).

Think

on

this

and

you

will

understand

more.

There are so many more calendars which I will discuss when time permit Wednesday, January 02, 2008

Measure of a day The measure of a tropical day is seen from the motion of earth around the Sun which cause Sunrise and Sunset. To keep track of time within the day, the day is further divided into Hours, Minutes and Seconds. Have you every wondered, if the duration of the day changed with time, how difficult it would have been to keep track of time with a watch which we all use! Fortunately the duration of the day is constant and any further subdivision is not tagged to an astronomical phenomenon; like the way it is done with year (tagging it to days which is marked by revolution of earth, keeping a balance of .2425 to accumulate each year). That is why no adjustment is necessary to keep the watch synchronized with actual duration of the day. Thus if a watch with enough power and accuracy is set inside a deep cave which does not have any human access and the watch is retrieved after thousands of years; it should show the correct time (as synchronized with the part of the astronomical day). Any variation to the length of the day (even by fraction of seconds) can have impact on the time of the watch! Thus any astronomical event which has impact on the duration of a day is important to note, so that the watch is synchronized. Now what should be the best way to sub-divide the day so that we can keep track of smaller measures? Well! various civilizations have various answers to this question. Since the subdivision is not related to any astronomical phenomenon, any such division will be just a matter of convention and ease of use. The most common sub-division is dividing the day into 24 hours. Now why 24 and not 30 and not 60? Well to understand this we need to go to the beginning of civilizations where it was first devised and followed. I am not sure about the rest of the world, but in Jyotisha Shastra it corresponds to 24 horas. Hora is derived from Ahoratra (A+HORA+TRA), meaning day and night and thus signifying the influence of 7 planets

on

human

affairs.

Now anyone can ask, why do we need to link them to planets. I would say this is for the same reason, why the days are named after the planets! The convention which developed naturally (with development

of human consciousness) with time should have some merit! However, there is no further sub-divisions of Hora in Jyotisha, showing the lack of necessity of breaking time even further when it comes to human affairs. However there is another measure which is used for recording the birth time so that the horoscope can be casted properly. This is done by dividing the day into 60 ghatikas. Since the purpose is just to measure the duration elapsed between the time of birth and that of Sunrise or Sunset, there is no lordship assigned

to

them.

Each

of

them

is

further

sub-divided

into

60

Vighatikas.

Vighatika is the smallest measure of time, which is enough for the purpose of casting a horoscope till the smallest varga (known so far). Lets see which is the smallest varga which can be calculated with the knowledge of correct Ghatika and Vighatika. We know that in the Rasi Chart, 12 lagna rises in a day which makes the duration of each rasi as 5 ghatikas or 300 vighatikas. This shows that the rasi can be divided into 300 parts to find the exact position of the lagna and this varga is called the ardha-nadiamsa. Based on the principles of Karma, it explains why a person would be born in that exact moment and not a vighatika

before

or

after.

The current practice of measuring time within a day is a combination of Horas and Vighatikas. There should be a good reason for the measure to evolve this way or may be this is due to influence of multiple cultures

on

the

place

where

it

evolved.

The formula for conversion between these measures are: 1

day

=

1

hour

=

1

minute

24 60

hours

=

minutes =

60

=

60 2.5

ghatika ghatika

seconds

= =

=

3600

vighatikas

150

vighatikas

2.5

vighatikas

1 vighatika = 24 seconds

You might be wondering what is the meaning of the term Ghatika and Vighatika. The name came from the instrument used for measurement of the these ghatikas and vighatikas, which is a Ghatika Yantra. This is made of a Pitcher with a hole in the bottom and kept inside a pool of water. Ghatika was measured in terms of the duration for the pitcher to fill up and sink! What an innovative way of measuring time :-). Sunday, January 20, 2008

Precession of equinox and the yuga cycle

Note: This article is my personal opinion which may be misleading (so read with caution!). This does not represent the views and opinions or my Guru or my Jyotish Tradition.

The astronomers from the ancient civilisations noted that the occurrence of the seasons shift gradually with respect to the fixed start of the zodiac. Later this was attributed to a phenomenon called the precession of the equinox. Although the first

knowledge of precession of the equinoxes is attributed to Greek philosopher and mathematician Hipparcus, studies of the ancient civilisation such as that of the Mayan, Babylonian and Harappan reveal that the knowledge was quite common during those times, however lost with time.

The implication of precession of the equinox has not only caused the sidereal zodiac to precede with respect to the tropical zodiac with a constant rate, but it also implies a greater cycle is at work; a cycle which is much beyond our own solar system. This cycle is the movement of the vernal equinoxial point in the zodiac in an anti-zodiacal direction

Many speculated on the cause of the equinox and two widely known theories are postulated. First one is due to wobbling of Earth due to gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun and second one is due to movement of Sun in a bigger cycle. The most accepted reason behind the second theory is presence of a Binary Star. In the universe presence of a binary start system is quite common and hence Sun's movement in a bigger cycle due to a binary pair is not a rare occurrence. While Indian classics on Astronomy and Astrology supports the second theory, more tangible proof is expected to appear in future supporting it. Nevertheless, lets see why it is important to study the great cycle of precession of equinox.

Precession of the equinox is a well known concept in Vedic astrology, since the whole discipline is based on this concept. Unlike western astrology, Vedic astrology gives high importance to the Nakshatras or the lunar asterisms in addition to the Rasis (or the signs). When a planet is seen in the sky, in Vedic astrology it corresponds to its placement with respect to a fixed star in the zodiac, the Nakshatra. Since the normal practice of recording the planetary positions is from the vernal equinox (in the ecliptic coordinate system), it has to be converted to sidereal positions (as used in Vedic astrology) by subtracting the amount of precession that the vernal equinoxial point preceded so far from the time when the vernal equinoxial point actually aligned with the beginning of sign Aries or Nakshatra Ashvini. This accumulated amount of precession is called Ayanamsa in vedic astrology or Jyotish Shastra. The term Ayanamsa is derived from Ayana and Amsa where Ayana means the portion of the zodiac in the ecliptic plane and amsa means the angular distance.

From the observations it is found that the rate of precession (ayana chalana in Sanskrit) is not constant and varies with time in a sinusoidal wave form, making it inappropriate to apply constant Ayanamsa correction to the the tropical zodiac to derive the sidereal zodiac and a better suggestion would be to find the exact start of the zodiac from the astronomical observation and apply the angular separation of this point with respect to the vernal equinoxial point to the tropical zodiac. The duration of the grand cycle is observed to be 24,000 sidereal year (year measured from movement of Sun in Ashvini Nakshatra) while due to variation of the rate of precession does gives a impression that the duration to be 22,000 or 26,000 years if the variation is not seen in a bigger timescale.

Now does the grand cycle of the equinox correspond to the cycle of the Yugas mentioned in the Vedic scriptures? Although there are definite linkages with the precessional cycle with the cycle of yugas, there are some controversies too. Before we proceed with drawing the linkages, lets understand what the yuga cycles are:

It is said that in the life of Manu, who is governor of the "Manu"sya race (Human Race) there are 71 yuga cycles and each yuga cycle consists of 4 phases from brighter to darker. The brightest and most enlightened phase is the Satya Yuga and in the order of decreasing brightness are the Treta, Dvapar and the Kali. Among the 4 yugas, the Kali is the shortest and the darkest, while Satya is the brightest and the longest. If the duration of Kali is 1 part, the duration of the other yugas are

Dvapara- 2 part, Treta- 3 part and Satya- 4 part. Although there are unanimity by the scholars in the details I have provided so far, the differences arise on the duration assigned to each part mentioned above. One group of scholars believe that each part is 1200 divine years (each divine years is 360 human years, thus making each part as 4,32,000 years), while the other group believe that each part is 1,200 human years.

If we accept the duration of each part to be 1,200 years (human/ earth), then the total duration of the cycle would be 12,000 years and this correspond to half of the duration of the precession cycle. Like all cycles, the yuga cycles also comes in two major phase ascending and descending or waxing and wanning like the phase of the Moon. In the waxing phase, the level of consciousness increases as time progresses moving from the Kali Yuga towards the Satya Yuga, while in the wanning phase, the level of consciousness decreases from Satya yuga to Kali yuga again. If we accept this principle, then two yuga cycles will form a pair in a complete precession cycle with a total duration of 24,000 years.

Now let's have a re-look at whether the duration of the yuga cycle be 1200 divine years or 1200 human years. It seems that 1200 divine years could be a misinterpretation of what it was meant to be. The divine years are from Daiva varsha in Sanskrit. Daiva is from Deva and Deva is someone who is full of light. It could mean Surya (Sun), who is full of light and brighness and cause day. 1 daiva varsha could mean 1 solar year. 1 sidereal solar year would have 360 solar days and each day would measure 1 degree movement of the Sun in the sidereal zodiac. One must note that since the precession of the equinox as a phenomenon is related to the sidereal zodiac, the definition of a day should correspond to 1 degree motion of Sun in the sidereal zodiac and not the day which is caused by Sunrise & Sunset. Thus 1200 daiva varsha could mean 1200 solar years in which each year correspond to 360 sidereal-solar days.

If we accept that the yuga cycle correspond to the precession cycle, let's find out which yuga we should be in now. To understand this, we need to know when the Kali Yuga started and find references of association of Yugas with known time scale. If we try to tag the beginning of the yugas to the beginning of the sidereal zodiac, Kali yuga should start on February 11th or 12th, 285 A.D, when both the sidereal and tropical zodiac were perfectly aligned. If we accept this then the forthcoming years would have following duration:

(Note: All dates are as per Gregorian Calendar)

1. Kali - 1200 years: 285 A.D. - 1485 A.D. 2. Dvapara - 2400 years: 1485 A.D. - 3885 A.D. 3. Treta - 3600 years: 3885 A.D. - 7485 A.D. 4. Satya - 4800 years: 7485 A.D. - 11085 A.D. Total: 12,000 years: Aarohini cycle (Ascending)

If we go backward in time, the Avarohini cycle (Descending) would be 1. Kali - 1200 years: 285 A.D. - 915 B.C. 2. Dvapara- 2400 years: 915 B.C. - 3315 B.C. 3. Treta - 3600 years: 3315 B.C. - 6915 B.C. 4. Satya - 4800 years: 6915 B.C. - 11715 B.C. Total: 12,000 years: Avarohini cycle (Descending)

This indicates that we are currently in Dvapara yuga and 523 years have already elapsed.

If we find the angular distance the point of vernal equinox would travel in various yugas as per the association mentioned above, it would look like this (moving in an antizodical direction):

1. Kali : 18deg: Pisces 18deg - Pisces 30deg 2. Dvapara: 36deg: Aquarius 6deg - Pisces 18deg 3. Teta : 54deg: Sagittarius 12deg - Aquarius 18deg 4. Dvapar : 72deg: Libra 0deg - Sagittarius 12deg

However, this does not match with the currently accepted timescale for the beginning of the the kali yuga, which is 23rd January 3102 BC. If we align the yuga start and end with the this timescale, the dates will looks like this:

Avarohini Cycle 1. Dvapara (Descending) - 2400 years: 5502 BC - 3102 BC 2. Kali (Descending) - 1200 years: 3102 BC - 1902 BC

Aarohini Cycle 3. Kali (Ascending) - 1200 years: 1902 BC - 702 BC 4. Dvapara (Ascending) - 2400 years: 702 BC - 1698 AD 5. Treta (Ascending) - 3600 years: 1698 AD - 5298 AD 6. Satya (Ascending) - 4800 years: 5298 AD - 10098 AD

There are various other scholars who have even different opinions such as Yukteswar Giri. According to him

We are currently in the beginning stages of Dwapara Yuga, which began around 1699 A.D. This now puts us in the year 307 Dwapara according to Sri Yukteswar. Thus, we are moving closer to the grand center of our galaxy, and will pass into Treta Yuga around the year 4099 A.D. More and time and research into this area would help in clarifying the issue further and enable us to settle down on the phase we are in.

Now how can we use this knowledge? While pondering over this, I came up with an idea. We can equate the ascending and descending phenomenon of the yugas with the phenomenon of Lunar Phases. Here the middle of Satya Yuga will represent the brightest phase of Moon, full moon or Purnima and the middle of the Kali yuga would represent the darkest phase of Moon, the new moon or the Amavasya and all other time can represent one of the phases of the Moon. The aarohini yugas or the ascending yugas can correspond to the waxing phase of Moon while the avarohini yugas or the descending yugas can correspond to the waning phase of Moon. Here we can divide the zodiac into 30 parts of 12degrees, where each part correspond to 1 lunar phase. The first 12degrees from Aries (in ant zodiacal direction, which is 18deg Pisces to 30deg Pisces) can be associated with 1st day of wanning day, the shukla partipada which is ruled by the Sun. For ease of reckoning we can call this Yuga Tithi and assign them the lordship based on the Lunar Tithis. Since there will be 30 yuga

tithis in the twin yuga cycle of 24,000 years, the duration of each yuga tithi would be 800 sidereal years.

Since currently the equinox in around 6 deg pisces, which is 24 degree away from the beginning of the zodiac (Ashvini nakshatra) we are getting near to the end of Yuga Tithi Dvitiya (the 2nd tithi) ruled by Moon (care, compassion, relationship, mutual co-existence, preponderance of emotions). For next 800 years when Equinoxial point would be moving from 6deg Pisces to 24deg Aquarius, we will be in the Yuga tithi of Shukla Tritiya ruled by Mars. So what are we going to expect in the coming 800 years! Wars, Strife and Struggles all over the world. Mars also rules over rationality and logical thinking process as well as Engineering. Thus the world would see predominance of move individualism, rational and logical thinking over relationship, care and compassion and creation of some of the most wonderful engineering marvels.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Praśna I: The time for casting a praśna Prasna shastra is a branch of Jyotish Shastra which deals with the prognosticating things based on the horoscope cast when a query is put to the astrologer. This technique is useful if birth time of the querist is not accurate or missing or to support analysis of the birth horoscope. Even though all questions can be answered with some degree of accuracy, through analysis of birth horoscope it is a good practice to draw up of the prasna horoscope to support the analysis. Since there is an element of free will in human lives, the assessment of natal horoscope can never be 100% accurate as our destiny is not only shaped by our karma in past lives but also in this life. Prasna Marga sums it up quite beautifully by saying that if the Prasna chart shows negetive things compared to the natal horoscope, the native's destiny has deteriorated till the time he asked prasna and vice-versa. Thus analysis of a chart should be a combination

of

the

Prasna

as

well

as

Natal

horoscopes.

The difficulty an astrologer faces for casting a prasna horoscope is the time and place for casting the horoscope. Unlike the place and time of birth, time of casting a prasna horoscope is not tangible. To understand what should be right time of casting the prasna we need to understand the dynamic involved in a prasna. Prasna is a tool which makes and astrologer a true daivagna or the messenger of the divine will. Although it would looks quite arbitrary from the way it is done, there is a deep meaning behind it. Only when the time is right for the querist to know more about his question, he will be inspired by the divine will to go to a qualified astrologer. Here is the astrologer just becomes a messenger of the divine will or just an instrument in the hand of the supreme consciousness. For this to happen two conditions must be satisfied; the queries should be sincere and the astrologer should be qualified. When I say a qualified astrologer, what do I mean? Prasna Marga states it quite clearly, which I can summarize as someone who has perfected the art of natal horoscopy and has the ability to read the heavens (positions of planets in the sky) and its signs (the nimitta and shakunas- the omens) and does his spiritual practice quite

ardently

(to

connect

to

the

supreme

consciousness

without

hindrance).

Like birth of any being in this world in various phased such as impregnation, conception and delivery, the question also passes through similar phases. The impregnation happens when the question crops for the first time in the mind of the querist. Then when the querist ponders on the question and searches for answers, it is the phase of conception. The phase of conception continues till the question is asked to a

Daivagna. However the delivery of the question didn't occur yet as it is still in the process of delivery. Only when the Daivagna is inspired to draw a horoscope to that query, the query is said to be delivered. Since the medium of delivery is the Daivagna, the time at which he is inspired and his location at that moment is important in drawing up the query. At the time when the Daivagna gets the question, the happening in his surrounding offers cues to the nature of the question and the possible outcome, which are covered under shakuna shastra (the omens) and hence the Daivagna should be quite observant of any such cue Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Praśna III: Lost Horoscopy The basic requirement for Astrology is to have a Horoscope and the details required for casting a horoscope are the Date of Birth, Time of Birth and the place of birth. However, many times it so happen that the native who comes to an astrologer does not have a horoscope and he even does not know his birth date or time. In such cases, it is necessary to cast a horoscope for the native before venturing into the details of query. Although most queries can be answered using Praśna alone, it is nevertheless to draw the horoscope for overall analysis of the horoscope. Since it is difficult to cast a lost horoscope it is not

very

popular

among

the

modern

days

astrologers.

There are many scholars who have written on this subject. However, without the effort of Mukunda Daivagna who beautifully compiled all such views of the scholars and given his comments, these could have been lost as well with time like many other ancient classics on Jyotish Shastra. Among all the prevalent views of the scholars, in this article, I will be focusing on that given by Varahamihira and Kalyanavarma

in

their

immortal

classics

Brhat

Jataka

and

Saravali.

Lost horoscopy is an art of pinpointing the time of birth and the technique given by the scholars is quite systematic to pin down the exact moment of birth by zeroing in the order of Birth Year, Birth Ayana, Birth Seasons, Birth Month, Birth Tithi (lunar day) and birth Lagna (the moment of birth). In this article also we shall follow the same order of finding out the smaller measure of time moving from larger measures. Birth

Year:

Since Jupiter moves approximately 1 sign in a year, if we are able to fix the position of Jupiter, we would be able to ascertain the year of birth, keeping in mind the approximate age of the native. Here is how it is done. According to the teachings of my Tradition, find the number of Dvadasamsa traversed by prasna lagna. In the derived Natal Horoscope, Jupiter will be placed in as many signs from Aries. For instance at the time of query, the lagna has traversed 10 Dvadamsas in the sign where it is placed, then in the natal horoscope, the native's Jupiter should be placed in 10th from Aries, which is Capricorn. The sign of Jupiter

could

be

+/-

1

sign

of

the

the

arrived

sign.

Another method which is given by Varahamihira is see the Drekkana rising the time of query. Jupiter will be placed in Prasna Lagna if 1 drekkana is rising, 5th sign from the Prasna Lagna 2nd drekkana is rising

or 9th sign from the Prasna Lagna if 3rd drekkana is rising at the moment of query. Birth

Ayana:

An ayana is the 6 monthly course of Sun from either Cancer to Capricorn which is known as Dakshinayana

or

Capicorn

to

Cancer

which

is

known

as

Uttarayana.

Both Varahamihira and Kalyanavarma are of the opinion that if 1st Hora of a sign is rising, then the birth is

in

Uttarayana

and

if

the

2nd

hora

is

rising,

the

birth

is

in

Dakshinayana.

Birth

Season:

The whole zodiac is divided into 6 seasons with each season spanning over two signs. The names of the seasons are Grishma (Summer), Varsha (Rainy), Sarad (Autumn), Hemanta (Mild-winter), Sishira (Winter), Vasanta (Spring). The seasons are related to signs in the following manner:

Summer

:

Taurus

Rainy

:

Autumn Mild

: winter:

;

Virgo

;

Scorpio

; :

Spring

: ruler

Summer

(Grishma)

Rainy

Aquarius ;

:

are:

Sun

(Sarad)

Mild

winter

Spring

Mars

:

Moon Mercury

:

Jupiter

(Sishir) (Vasanta)

& :

(Hemanta)

Winter

Aries

seasons

(Varsha)

Autumn

Libra

Capricorn;

the

Leo

Sagittarius

Pisces

of

Gemini

Cancer

Winter

The

;

:

Saturn

: Venus

To find the season at birth, then check if there are any planets placed in the Prasna Lagna. If yes, then season will the one governed by that planet However, if there are no planets in the prasna lagna, the drekkana lagna lord will govern over the season at birth. If there are more than one planets in the rasi lagna, the stronger among them will have its say on the seasons. Check the stana bala of the planet as per

the

shadbala

scheme

to

know

the

relative

strength

of

the

planets.

If there are mutual contradictions between the Ritu and the Ayana, then the planets can be exchanged as per following pairs:

Moon



Mercury

Venus



Mars

Jupiter Saturn For example, say the birth is in Uttarayana (Capricorn to Cancer) and the season is ruled by Mercury i.e., Virgo & Libra. Since Virgo and Libra belong to Dakshinayana, the seasons of Mercury needs to be replaced

by

that

of

Mars,

ruling

Taurus;

Birth

Gemini. Month:

The season of birth is shown by the drekkana rising, the month of the birth can be seen from half of the drekkana. If the prasna lagna rises in the first half of the drekkana (0 - 5deg) then birth happens in the 1st month of the identified season else if 2nd half (5 - 10deg) of the drekkana rises, birth happens in the 2nd month. Birth

day

(Solar

day):

The position of Sun can be ascertained from the amount traversed by the prasna lagna in the half drekkana

which

signify

the

season

at

birth.

For instance if Lagna's position in the prasna is 17deg, this means 2nd half of 2nd drekkana is rising. Thus the native will be born in the 2nd month of a season. Since Sun has traversed 2deg in the 2nd half (15 -

20deg),

the

Sun's

Birth

longitude

at

birth

would be (2/5)*30

Tithi

i.e.,

12deg

(Lunar

in the sign.

day):

There are 30 tithis in a month starting from Krishna Pratipad (1st day of wanning phase) to Purnima (full moon). The tithi at birth can be ascertained from Sun's degree in the prasna chart. If Sun's degree is 0 to 1deg, the native is born on the 1st tithi which is Krishna Pratipad. Similarly if Sun is at 20deg, the native is born at

Shukla

Birth

Panchami

in

(5th

day

day

in

the

or

waxing

phase).

night:

The next step to ascertain the birth time is to find out whether the native is born in the day time (Sunrise to Sunset) or night time (Sunset to Sunrise). This will help in reducing the number of possible lagnas to 6 out of 12 lagnas. The Night signs are Aries to Cancer (ruled by Moon), Sagittarius and Capricorn (reflection of Moon) whereas the Day signs are Leo to Scorpio (ruled by Sun), Aquarius and Pisces (reflection

of

Sun).

If day sign rises in the prasna chart, then the birth happened in night and vice versa.

Birth

Lagna:

Tradition teaches that the birth lagna will be trine or the 7th from the Prasna Navamsa Lagna.

Illustration: Prasna Date

:

January

Time

23,

:

Time

3:45:05

Zone:

8:00:00

Place

:

103

E

Singapore

(East

51'

00",

pm

of

1

N

City,

GMT) 17'

00"

Singapore

Ayanamsa:

23-58-19.26

Sidereal

Time:

Body

22:48:37

Longitude

Lagna Moon - BK (R)

-

DK

Nakshatra Pada Rasi Navamsa

20 Ta 04' 03.86" Rohi

4

Ta

Cn

8 Cp 42' 19.08" USha

4

Cp

Pi

18 Cn 28' 28.59" Asre

1

Cn

Sg

0

Ge

28'

53.04"

Mrig

3

Ge

Li

Sun - PK Mars

2008

Mercury

-

AK

27

Cp

16'

54.63"

Dhan

2

Cp

Vi

Jupiter

-

MK

14

Sg

04'

29.21"

PSha

1

Sg

Le

Sg

Ta

Le

Le

Venus - GK Saturn

(R)

4 Sg 47' 29.98" Mool -

PiK

13

Rahu - AmK

Le

31'

39.50"

5 Aq 11' 19.83" Dhan

2

PPha 4

1 Aq

Sc

1. Year of birth: Lagna in the prasna chart is in 9th Dvadasamsa hence Jupiter should be in Sagittarius at birth. Currently Jupiter is also in Sagittarius which indicate that the person's current age would be 60 years. The position of Jupiter could be in one of the signs of Sagittarius, Scorpio or Capricorn. 2. Ayana of birth: Lagna is in 2nd hora, which indicate that the birth happened in Dakshinayana, when Sun

was

in

signs

from

Cancer

to

Capricorn.

3. Season of birth: There are no planets in the prasna lagna so that drekkana lagna lord should decide the season. Drekkana rising is Capricorn ruled by Saturn who rules over Sishira, the signs Capricorn and Aquarius. However since the signs fall in uttarayana, the season should be replaced with Jupiter's season,

Hemanta,

the

signs

Scorpio

and

Sagittarius.

4. Month of birth: Since lagna is in the 1st half of 2nd drekkana, the birth should have happened in the 1st month of the season i.e., when Sun transited through Scorpio somewhere between 15Nov - 15dec. 5. Day of birth: By applying the proportion of Sun traveled through the half drekkana we find that Sun should

be

in

0deg

24min

Scorpio.

6. Tithi at birth: Sun is in the 9th degree, which indicate that the Tithi at birth was Krishna Navami. Which means that Moon was separated from the Sun by around 108deg. Adding this to the longitude of Sun, we arrive at 210deg 24min + 108deg = 318deg 24min = 10s 18d 24m. Thus Moon at birth should be in Aquarius

between

6deg

and

18deg.

7. Day or night birth: Since the prasna lagna is in night sign, the birth should have happened during the day

time.

8. Lagna at birth: The Prasna navamsa lagna is Cancer, which means that the birth could have happened in Cancer or other watery signs such as Scorpio or Pisces or 7th from it, which is Capricorn.

Conclusion: This horoscope belongs to my Mother, whose birth date and time had some ambiguity. Based on my casting

of

her

horoscope,

here

is

what

we

can

see.

She was born when Jupiter was in Capricorn, Sun in Sagittarius and Moon in Pisces in Uttarabhadrapada Nakshatra. One must note that at the Kunda in the prasna is in Saturn's Nakshatra which is same as the native who is born in Uttara bhadrapada nakshatra. At birth Sun was in Sagittarius (instead of Scorpio as we found) and Moon was in Pisces (instead of Aquarius) as we found and she was born in Krishna Ashtami (instead of Krishna Navami that we found) and Sagittarius Lagna (instead of Scorpio Lagna) This shows that we are almost near (behind by 1 sign), but may be god didnot want to reveal the actual horoscope since the horoscope of the person is actually known. For those who are interested in knowing all the planetary details, I am giving them here. Body

Longitude

Lagna

Nakshatra Pada Rasi Navamsa

5 Sg 01' 18.26" Mool

2

Sg

Ta

11 Sg 45' 52.76" Mool

4

Sg

Cn

Moon - PK

8 Pi 52' 36.38" UBha

2

Pi

Vi

Mars - GK

7 Vi 09' 17.01" UPha

4

Vi

Pi

Sun - MK

Mercury

-

DK

0

Cp

06'

44.66"

USha

2

Cp

Cp

Jupiter

-

BK

12

Cp

14'

28.49"

Srav

1

Cp

Ar

21

Cp

40'

33.92"

Srav

4

Cp

Cn

Venus

-

AmK

Saturn Rahu

-

-

AK

26

Le

26.38"

PPha

4

Le

Sc

19

Pi 13' 08.89"

Reva

1

Pi

Sg

PiK

Ketu

16'

19 Vi 13' 08.89" Hast

3

Vi

Ge

Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 10:57 AM

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Praśna IV: Use of prasna arudha There are many methods of prognosticating the nature of the query and the future from the Prasna Chart. I am narrating here one of the methods from the our tradition. This method involves use of a number between 1 to 108 to find the nature of the query, hidden aspects of the query and the answer too. There

are

two

ways

of

using

this

method

which

are

as

follows:

Method

1:

Divide the number by 9 and find the rasi and navamsa from the quotient and remainder respectively. Add 1 to the quotient to get the rasi in the following order, 1- Aries to 12- Pisces. In this case, 13 would be treated as Aries again (for number 108). Similarly the navamsa gained in the sign can be seen from the remainder. In this case if the remainder is 0, then it is taken as 9 (the last navamsa) and for such cases the

quotient

will

not

be

added

with

1.

For example, lets see what should be the rasi and navamsa for number 45. In this case quotient will be 5 and remainder 0. Thus the rasi would be Leo (quotient 5 and the Navamsa would be the last navamsa of Leo

which

is

Sagittarius.

This principle is based on Navamsa since there are 108 navamsas in the zodiac, each number will correspond to a particular rasi and navamsa. Thus the duration of each number can be equated with 3d 20',

which

is

the

duration

of

1

navamsa

or

a

nakshatra

Method

pada. 2:

Step

1.

Find

the

Number

Planet:

When the number is divided by 12, the quotient added with 1 will show the number planet. Since the number can vary from 1 to 108, the quotient can vary from 0 to 9. Here 0 and 9 signify the Sun (since 0+1 = 1 and 9 + 1 = 10, which is same as 1), 1 signifies the Moon ( 1 + 1). Thus in similar fashion, the number planet can found from the quotient in the week day order which is Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, In

our

Step

Saturn, example 2:

of

45,

Find

number the

Rahu planet

will

placement

be

and quotient of

3 the

+

1

Ketu. =

4

number

i.e,

Mercury. planet:

When the number is divided by 9, the remainder when added with 1 will show the rasi where the number planet is supposed to be placed. Since the number is divided by 9, the remainder can vary between 0 to 8, showing that the rasi would be one of Aries to Sagittarius. Place the number planet in this sign. In our example of 45, the sign where the number planet Mercury to be placed is Aries (0 remainder after division Step In

by 3:

our

Find

the

example

Step

number

number

4:

9).

rasi

and

navamsa

is

Leo

and

rasi Find

as

given

number

in

navamsa

the

method is

1.

Sagittarius.

prasna

arudha.

Bring the number navamsa to the rasi chart and count it from the number planet. Find the planet in the prasna

chart

and

count

as

many

houses

from

it

to

arrive

at

the

prasna

arudha.

In our example we have placed Mercury in Aries. Counting from Aries to Sagittarius (number navamsa) we arrive at 9 signs. Now we find Mercury in the prasna chart, which is in Sagittarius. Counting 9 signs from

Sagittarius,

we

arrive

at

Leo.

Principles

Thus

Leo

becomes

the

prasna

of

arudha.

Use:

I am giving here the explanation on the use of the 2nd method using a real life prasna. Due to confidentiality, details of the prasna (who asked etc.) are witheld. This prasna was regarding theft of money. To allow the reader to cast the prasna chart, the details are given below. Date

:

Time Time Place

Zone:

8:00:00 :

103

E

51'

December

29,

2007

:

11:26:51

am

(East

of

00",

1

N

GMT) 17'

00"

Singapore City, Singapore Prasna

Number

=

45.

1. The root cause: The Arudha Lagna (AL) in the prasna chart becomes very important. It shows the root of the problem. Since the arudha lagna cannot fall in 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 &12 houses, the root cannot be in these houses. Thus the root of a problem can only be traced to 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th and 11th houses. The exact problem / query can be seen from the lord of the Arudha Lagna (AL). It happens many times that the query asked is different from the root cause troubling the native. Thus even though a query can be of any thing, it can be traced to a root in the mentioned houses(3 to 5 and 9 to 11th). In an illustration which I will give below, the native asked about a theft. The Arudha Lagna is placed in the 10th house while its lord Mars is placed in the 5th house and co-lord Ketu is in the 7th house with 6th lord

Moon and the Karaka Saturn. Showing theft of money and also some 7th house problems. The theft was most likely done by servants as shown by the lord of the arudha lagna. The placement of Arudha Lagna in the 10th shows root cause of the problem is with authority and Venusine matters. In addition, Venus is the

9th

lord

showing

her

inability

in

explaining

the

situation

to

her

father.

2. Queriest Mind: What's there in the mind of the querist can be seen from the Prasna Rasi, which our illustration is in Leo, in the 7th house from the Lagna with afflicted Moon, showing concerns of the native and

inappropriate

advances

by

male

servants

towards

the

native.

3. Hidden Answers: The hidden answers can be seen from the Prasna Arudha, which in our case also comes to the 7th house, Leo, which shows the the 6th lord coming to the 7th house with karaka Saturn and Ketu. This shows that problem of inappropriate advances from the servants towards the native. There could be serious trouble due to involvement of Ketu as well. The native was asked to fire the servant immediately. OM TAT SAT aturday, January 26, 2008

Nakshatra Devatas I 1.

Ashvini

Mythologically the nakshatra is ruled by the Ashvini Kumaras, the divine physicians named Dashra and Nasatya. Being divine physicians they are adept in healing, medicine, counseling

and

all

other

allied

disciplines.

It so happened that aṅjñā had to penance for many years to gain enough spiritual strength (Tapobal) before she got married with someone like Sūrya who is full of spiritual brilliance. However with time her spiritual energy withered away. To gain her spiritual energies again she left her shadow (Chaya) with Sun and went to a hermitage to do tapasya (penance).Sūrya had many other kids from Chaya (may be discussed later), when he realized the truth he rushed to find his real wife and found that she is doing her tapasya in the

form

of

a

Mare.

Ashvini Kumaras (two kumaras) are born from their union while she was in a hermitage doing penance in the form of mere. Hence the name Ashvini which means, born from a female horse. This makes them adept in horse riding, in many kinds of sports and any activities which require a lot of energy. Being taken birth from Sūrya, the divine time keeper and protector of righteousness, they are by nature righteous, spiritual and philosophical. The names of the Ashvini Kumaras, Dashra and Nastya imply bringing help and truthfulness respectively and hence the natives of this nakshatra are philanthropic and truthful. Being born from Sūrya, who is full of brilliance and effulgence, Ashvini Kumaras are also full

of such brilliance and energy. Given their age as kumaras (teenagers), they have high propensity to jump into activities without much thought, which makes than hyperactive. Many times, it displays their qualities of initiative, however, at many times it results in failures due to jumping into something without prior evaluation of pros and cons of their action. They are ambitious and has a strong drive to create something on their own such a new thought, attitude, ideology or mundane things like business, enterprise etc. Horse are characterized by nervousness, fidget and always prepared to run and so does the Ashvinis. 2.

Bharani

Mythologically Bharani is ruled by the god of death Yama. Even though Yama is known by most as the god of death, the true meaning of Yama can be understood from Patanjali's yoga sutras which talks of the eight limbs of yoga (astanga yoga) and yama being the first of

them,

followed

by

niyama

and

so

on.

Maharishi Patanjali talks of five forms of restraints (abstinences) which are Ahimsa (nonviolence), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-covetousness), Bharmacharya (celibacy), Aparigraha (non-acceptance of gifts). It is said that Yama is the first person to fulfill the requirements of these 5 forms of abstinences and hence his name is Yama. If we understand the true nature of death, we realize that it is nothing but a phase of transformation of old and worn out state to a new state and also mean consolidation of old experiences and forging ahead of to pass through subsequent phase of new experiences. The meaning bearing out from these mythologies is that, this nakshatra is the nakshatra of restraint. On one side, this nakshatra represent anything and everything to do with death, on the other, it represents the energy of self restraint from materialistic indulgence and penance. In fact at the time of pregnancy, the mother of the child need to have a good amount of restraint to avoid indulging in anything, this can otherwise be detrimental to the life inside her. In the similar sense, in the developmental stage of any activity, over indulgence in anything else can be a death blow to the activity, since it may cause loss of focus. The symbol of this nakshatra is Yoni or the female sexual organ, which is the symbol of new birth. Thus this nakshatra symbolizes the pain and caution the mother goes through before the birth of the child. This nakshatra also represents revolution or breaking away from old and worn out practices since new life or concept originate after the old one has been dissolved. The energy and drive of Ashwini gives a new dosage of life to create something new, whereas the Bharani‘s energy see through the upheaval and change that rise to a new practice, idea or concept. Thus the natives of this nakshatra can be quite revolutionary in their ideals and do not tolerate things which are carried down from the past but do not serve the purpose. Since a change in the established practices is a painful process, the natives need to pass through painful phases in life, when they are hell-bent in changing

them. Usually such natives have a very strong character and they can withstand turbulences and turmoil in life with poise and equanimity and eventually grow stronger with each of their experiences. Each such experiences in their life are transformational and they are ever eager to take more such transformational journeys in life. Due to their propensity to withstand negative experience with poise, they are always still on their face, in spite of having

a

raging

volcano

or

tsunami

inside.

Thus the natives ruled by this nakshatra are transformational and revolutionary in their thinking and tend to break away from old and worn out practices to create something new. It conveys ideas pertaining to discipline, self-control, faith, firmness, enduring support, sustenance, nourishment, etc. However, under strong malefic influences, natives of this nakshatra

may

develop

extreme

tendencies,

as

that

of

criminals

3.

and

terrorists.

Kṛttikā

Mythologically Agni (fiery element) is the ruler of this nakshatra and thus shows the tremendous potential lie within the purview of this nakshatra. Fire is the creator of all beings be it living or non living, tangible or intangible as it represents the energy required for the creation process. They like to take on big projects and are highly ambitious and selfmotivated. Due to the burning fire, which is every eager to destroy darkness and ignorance within, these native are ever eager to learn newer things. They are logical, skeptical, creative, enthusiastic, enterprising and skillful in engineering however their fortune is unsteady

like

the

flames

of

fire.

Due to its fiery nature it is related to command, power, luster, glow, brilliance, and the creative force. However, Kṛttikābeing a female nakshatra, it dwells in passivity and requires, stimulus from outside to let loose its creative potencies. The symbol of a razor, which cuts and fire as deity which burns, it indicate wars, trials and tribulations in the life of native, where the native acts as the commander, trying to control or win over the situations. This nakshatra is often known as the seat of power and one in which Chandra (Moon mind)

was

born.

Agni is the god for sacrifice, which means it has the ability to burn up the negativities and purify things, a state which is attained after the fire sacrifices. The thing which is sacrificed here is the ego and the negative side of self. Due to its nature of burning up of follies, it has the power to give a new lease of life and guide the native to take corrective actions. Thus it has the capability to initiate changes in life, which helps in undoing mistakes and follies of past. Due to the fiery nature of the nakshatra, natives of this nakshatra have a cutting wit that can sometimes be sarcastic and critical. They are stubborn, aggressive and can be short-

tempered. Due to their fiery and independent nature they are likely to have strained relations with relatives, friends and spouse. They are well-versed academically, fond of opposite sex, bright in appearance, misers, of worried nature and achieve widespread fame. Their speech is usually harsh and do not show sense of gratitude to their well wishers, which

eventually

take

them

away

from

others

and

make

them

lone.

Due to strong fire within they have strong appetite and their thirst is difficult to be quenched. Hence, these persons are gluttons, fond of spicy foods. Mythology also states that Krittika is the foster mother of Kartikeya (Skanda), the commander in chief and son of Shiva. Thus this nakshatra also indicate foster motherhood among other things. 4.

Rohini

Rohini Nakshatra is mythologically ruled by Prajapati, the progenitor, a form of Brahma which cause creation. Thus this nakshatra represent the creative energies of the universe and

is

also

called

a

fertile

nakshatra.

In mythology, Progenitor Daksha Prajapati wed his 27 daughters to Chandra (Moon), however, infatuated by the beauty of Rohini, Chandra tried spending more time with her ignoring other daughters. This infuriated Prajapati who cursed Chandra that his brilliance will wither away with time. This is why Moon's brilliance changes with time, while in Shulka Paksha,

it

increases,

in

Krishna

Paksha

it

withers

away.

Due to the predominance of fertile energies in the nakshatra, it is full of passion and sexual energies, which cause creation. As the mythology suggests natives of this nakshatra have attractive physique and seductive eyes. Psychologically they are quite attached to their consort and also suffer due to their intense desires to enjoy each and every moment of companionship. On the negative side, it can show obsession towards people of opposite sex. Moon gets exalted in this nakshatra suggesting the exhilarating condition of mind which is it attains when it achieves all their desires. Thus native are always in search for fulfillment of such desires which can make them exhilarated. Since they thrive in abundance, deprivation of anything can bring quite a bit suffering to these natives. Such natives are enjoyer of beauty and have a great taste for finer details in life, which makes them connoisseurs. They are extremely materialistic and get upset with others who do not measure up to their standard

of

taste

and

finesse.

As the myth suggests, natives of this nakshatra can be over sexed and use sex as a means to fulfill their desires and achieve their objectives. They feel comfortable in company of opposite sex and are always eager to befriend them. They have higher chances of having multiple sex partners at a time. On the positive side, they can make good artist/ fashion designer as their mind is fertile for imagination and creativity. Thus creative professions are

good

for

channelizing

their

creative

energies.

Rohini is the birth Nakshatra of Lord Krishna who is predominated by Klim beeja (kama beeja), which attracts everyone and everything. His Ras Leelas are one of the manifestation of

this

nakshatra.

5.

Mṛgaśirā

This nakshatra is lorder by Soma a form of Chandra which is full of live giving force. It is mentioned in the shastras that the devas (the followers of Surya or brightness, knowledge and wisdom) are exhilarated by drinking somaras (the soma juice). Although some commentators interpreted the meaning of this as the juice of a creeper (Sarcostema Viminalis or Aclepias Acida), if once delve deeper in the myths, it would be clear that it is term given to symbolic life force which fills one with life and vitality; something which is cool and

soothing

and

can

be

equated

with

Moonlight.

Myth related to the nakshatras narrate the story of Daksha Prajapati marrying his 27 daughters, the nakshatras to Soma, this symbolizes the romantic nature of this form of chandra who is looking for some form of companionship. There is yet another myth which says that once Soma got infatuated by the beauty of Tara, Brhaspati's wife, seduced her and eloped with her. From the union of Soma and Tara, Budha (representing intellect) was born. This caused tremendous uproar which made the gods intervene and return Tara to Brhaspati, however by that time Tara was Pregnant and subsequently delivered Budha. As the myth goes, even though Brhaspati was aware of Budha's illegitimate birth, he got carried away by his charming face and agreed to accept him as his son. From Jyotish point of view, this can be interrelated as involvement of sexual seduction, birth of illegitimate child and reunion of family after a mishap. Natives of this nakshatra are pleasure seeking, the way Soma sought after Tara's company and they are on a look out for some kind of sensational

relationships.

Being full of creative juices of Soma, this nakshatra also represent creativity of various forms such as Art, Dance, Music etc. They love traveling, the way Soma travels through the Nakshatras once in a month. Being governed by Soma, who waxes and wanes with time, the natives of this nakshatras also experience vacillation of their mind. They seek pleasures and comfort in life and they find it difficult to rest their mind on something. They are eternal seekers like the symbol "Deer's head (Kasturi Mriga - Moschus Moschiferus)" always keep searching for the kasturi (Musk) although it is hidden within him. The thirst of deer is also known as Mriga-Trishna which indicate search of water (prosperity) in a desert (difficult circumstances). Thus the natives of this nakshatra are always thirsty and prosperity in this world of struggles. This can also mean that such natives are the true seekers of knowledge (water) in this world of maya (desert) and it is difficult to quench their thirst as it is psychological rather than physical. Thus under positive influences, the natives of this

nakshatra takes up studies of scriptures and dive deep into the hidden mysteries of nature. Soma is also related to the fire sacrifices which means burning the negative side of self to attain knowledge and truth, which makes the natives of this nakshatra interested in priestly and religious activities. The involvement of symbol of deer also indicate activities related to forests

and

hunting

as

well.

It is noteworthy that Shiva's consort Uma is born in this nashaktra, One who is full of motherly love and compassion. Friday, February 01, 2008

Arudhapada Arudha pada is one of the very important concepts of Jyotisha Shastra, which deals with the image of the individual (or any other entity). Even though this is clearly described by Maharishi Parashara in the chapter padadhyaya and upapadahyaya and also narrated by Maharishi Jaimini in Jaimini sutras, they are not widely used by main stream astrologers. This article strives to demystify the concepts and predictive value of the same, so that it can be understood and used by the astrologers to fine tune their predictions. CALCULATION

OF

BHAVAPADA

The pada of Lagna corresponds to the sign, arrived at by counting so many Signs from Lagna Lord, as he is away from the Lagna. Similarly padas for other Bhavas be known through their Lords. The word “pada” exclusively denotes the pada for Lagna. (BPHS 29.1 – 29.3) The arudha (Pada Lagna) of the Ascendant (and other signs) is the sign obtained by counting as many signs from the Lord as it has progressed from the ascendant (or other sign). (JS 1.1.30) The pada of the lagna (or lagna pada or Arudha lagna) is arrived at by counting the lagna lord from the lagna first and then counting as many signs from the lagna lord. This can be equated to a mirror and image of an object; where lagna lord is the mirror here, lagna is the object and lagna pada is the image of the lagna. Thus, Arudha of an house is the image of the house against the lord of the house. The same Bhava or the 7th from it does not become its pada. When the pada falls in the same Bhava, the 10th there from be treated, as its pada. Similarly, when the 7th becomes the pada of a Bhava, the 4th from the original Bhava in question be treated, as its pada. If the ruler of a Bhava be in the 4th from the Bhava, then the very Bhava occupied be noted, as the Pada. (BPHS 29.4 – 29.5) If the Lord of sign is in the fourth from it, the fourth house becomes the Arudha. (JS 1.1.31) If the Lord of a sign is in the seventh from it, then the tenth house becomes the Arudha. (JS

1.1.32) Since the image and the real object cannot be the same, similarly the arudha of a house cannot fall in the house itself. Here 7th house from the concerned house is also considered to be as real as the concerned house itself; hence the arudha cannot fall in the 7th house also. Thus, whenever the Arudha pada of a sign falls in the sign itself or the 7th from the sign, then the final arudha is arrived by counting 10 signs from

the

intermediate

arudha.

Names Names

of

the

12

Arudhas

are

1.

Lagnapada

2.

Dhanapada

3.

Vikramapada

4.

Matrpada

5.

/

Sukhapada

Mantrapada/

Putrapada

6.

Rogapada

/

Shatrupada

7.

Darapada

/

Kalatrapada

8.

Maranapada/

Mrtyupada

9.

Pitrpada

10.

Karmapada

/

Rajyapada

11.

Labhapada

12.

Vyayapada

CALCULATION

OF

GRAHAPADA

Note the position of a Graha and see how many Signs away is its own Sign with reference to its position. Count so many Signs from the said own Sign and the resultant Sign will become the Arudha of the Graha. If a Graha owns two Signs, or, if a Sign is owned by two Grahas; consider the stronger and declare effects

accordingly

(BPHS

29.6-

29.7).

Like bhava pada is found by finding the image of the bhava against the bhava lord, the graha pada is found by finding the image of the graha against its sign. Thus count the number of signs from the Graha to

its

ARUDHA

sign,

then

count

LAGNA

as

many

signs

from

AND

the

concerned

sign.

FINANCES

If the 11th from Lagnapada is occupied, or aspected by planets, the native will be happy and rich. If a benefic is related to the eleventh from the Lagnapada, the wealth will come through various fair means; however a malefic will confer wealth through questionable means. If both benefics and malefics influence the eleventh, then sometimes the gains are from fair means and sometimes from questionable means or it can be both means simultaneously, based on the strength of the planets to confer results (with regards to the strength, we can use the sthana-bala of the planet). If

the planet in consideration is in exaltation, mulatrikona, own sign or friendly sign, there will be plenty of gains and plenty of happiness, commensurating the strength of the planets so placed. (BPHS

–

29.8

29.11)

A planet influencing [1] the eleventh house (from lagnapada) is the harbinger of prosperity (and indicates the sources of enrichment/ wealth). Benefics influencing the 11th indicate gains through righteous means or legally acceptable methods. Malefics influencing the 11th indicate gains through questionable and illegal means. Exaltation, own sign placement etc. of the planet influencing

should

be

considered.

(JS

1.3.2-

JS

1.3.5)

If a malefic planet aspecting/conjoining the eleventh (from Arudha lagna) simultaneously joins/aspect the sixth house, the income is surely from questionable means. The sources of such income have been indicated by Jaimini in subsequent verses. However, the sign and aspects should also be considered. Similarly, inferences can be made from the lord of eleventh house from Arudha lagna. 11th house is known as Labha bhava or the house of gains. If there are planets placed in or aspecting the 11th from Arudha Lagna, the native shall gain from the sources indicated by those planets. Thus if benefics aspect or associate with the 11th house from the arudha lagna, the gains shall from benefic means, while malefics influencing such house shall show gains from questionable means. The strength of planets influencing the 11th shall be in increasing order of lordshipà aspectà placement. The

source

of

income

shall

be

indicated

in

following

ways:

The natural significations of the planets such as Jupiter related to priesthood, consulting, advising etc. Venus with things related to sea, gems, beauty items etc.The relationship signified by the planets. Thus, if Sun is placed in the 11th from arudha lagna, the native shall gain from the govt., father etc.The relationships signified by the movable significations (chara karakatva) of the planets. Thus, if darakaraka is placed in the 11th from AL, there can be gains from wife or partnership.Upagrahas can also influence the source of income. Thus Gulika‟s or Mandi‟s placement can show gain from poisonous materials etc.Placement of other arudha padas show gains due to influence of the things related to such arudha padas[2]. If the planet is exalted or debilitated, a high level of income is indicated; if in own sign above average income; if in friendly signs, average income and in inimical signs, below average income. Following (to

table

can

be

used

for be

judging

the

quantum

of

gains. included)

If a malefic planet aspecting/conjoining the eleventh (from Arudha Lagna) simultaneously joins/ aspect the sixth house, the income is surely from questionable means. The sources of such income have been indicated by Jaimini in subsequent verses. However, the sign and aspects should also be considered. Similarly, inferences can be made from the lord of eleventh house from Arudha Lagna.

If the 12th from Lagnapada is not aspected, as the 11th from Lagna Pada receives a Drishti from a Graha,

then

the

gains

will

be

uninterrupted

(BPHS

29.12)

12th house is the house of losses or Vyaya bhava. It shows the nature of expenses. If there are more planets influencing the 12th house either by placement or aspect or lordship, than 11th house, the house of gains, then the expenditure shall be more than the income. However, if more planets influence the 11th, as compared to 12th, income shall be more than expenditure and there shall be saving. Astakavarga can also be studied in this context, if there are more rekhas in the 11th house than 12th house

in

sarvastakavarga,

the

gains

QUANTUM

shall

be

higher

than

OF

expenses.

GAINS

The quantum of gains will correspond to the number of Grahas placed in the 11th from the Lagnapada aspect

11th

from

the

Lagnapada.

If there is Argala for the said 11th, there will be more gains, while a benefic Argala will bring still more gains. If the said benefic, causing Argala is in his exaltation Sign, the gains will be still higher. If the said 11th receives a Drishti from a benefic from Lagna, the 9th etc., gains will increase in the ascending order. In all these cases, the 12th from the Lagnapada should simultaneously be free from malefic association. A benefic, placed in Lagna, giving a Drishti to the 11th from Arudha Lagna will be still beneficial. If the Drishti is from the 9th from Lagna, it will confer

much

more

gains.

(BPHS

29.13

–

29.15)

The quantum of gains can be seen from the number of planets influencing the 11th house from Lagnapada. The influence could be due to placement, aspect or argala. There are two more considerations to this; which are houses from where the planets are aspecting or having argala and the dignity of the influencing planets. If the planets aspecting or giving argala on the 11th from Lagnapada are placed in the Lagna or the 9th house (from lagna), the gains shall be substantially higher. Similarly, if the influencing planets are placed in either exaltation, mulatrikona or own sign or friendly sign, the gains are higher too. Thus the proportion of the quantum can be understood by studying the houses involved as well

as

the

dignity

of

the

influencing

planets.

This is to note that the aspecting planets as well as the argala causing planet shall bring the houses (from Lagna) it is placed in also into the picture and they (the houses) shall also influence the source of gains. If the 12th from Lagna Pada receives a Drishti from, or is in conjunction with both benefics and malefics, there will be abundant earnings, but plenty of expenses. The benefic will cause through fair means, malefic through unfair means and mixed Grahas through both fair and unfair means. (BPHS

29.16

–

29.17)

Planets conjoining or aspecting the twelfth house from Arudha lagna cause losses and expenses. (JS

1.3.6)

The sources of expenses can be shown by the 12th from the lagna pada. The planets which show different sources of income while influencing the 11th from lagna pada shall show sources of expenditure while

placed

in

the

12th.

If the 12th from Lagna Pada is conjunct Sun, Venus or Rahu, there will be loss of wealth through the king. Moon, giving a Drishti to the trio mentioned above, will specifically cause more such losses. If Mercury is in the 12th from Lagna Pada and is yuti with, or receives a Drishti from a benefic, there will be expenses through paternal relatives. A malefic so related to the said Mercury will cause loss of wealth through disputes. If Jupiter is in the 12th from Lagna Pada, receiving a Drishti from others, the expenses will be through taxes. If Saturn is in the 12th from Lagna Pada along with Mars and receives a Drishti from others, the expenses will be through one’s co-born. (BPHS

–

29.18

29.21)

The Sun, Rahu & Venus influencing the twelfth house show losses/expenses due to the king. (JS 1.3.7) The king in today‘s context should imply Government, and top politicians in power if it is the Sun. Government action like penalty payments; fines etc are indicated by Rahu. Venus indicates

expenses

on

entertainment

etc

of

middle

&

lower

level

bureaucrats.

If the Moon also aspects the twelfth house (with the Sun, Venus or Rahu) these losses are sure to accrue.

(JS

1.3.8)

The lunar aspect/conjunction of the twelfth from Arudha lagna will cause trouble from the ‗king‘ provided either one or more of the Sun, Venus or Rahu also aspects/conjoins the twelfth

house.

Jupiter aspecting or conjoining the twelfth shows expenses on account of taxes, tolls etc. (JS 1.3.9) Mars and/or Saturn aspecting (or conjoining) the twelfth shows losses through younger and /or elder

brothers

(or

co-borns)

respectively.

(JS

1.3.10)

Mercury aspecting or conjoining the twelfth indicates losses through litigations or due to cousins and

other

relatives.

(JS

1.3.11)

In these slokas, maharishi Parashara gives the sources of expenses by various planets. In no way this list

is comprehensive and the learned astrologers need to use their knowledge of planetary significations to know the possible sources of expenses. However this list serves as a guideline. The sources of expenses indicated

by

various

planets

are

as

follows:

Sun, Venus or Rahu: Losses through king (govt. fines or penalties). The aspect of Moon on this combination confirms this. It should be noted that even if one planet among Sun, Venus or Rahu is placed in

the

12th

aspected

by

Moon,

the

native

has

to

pay

heavy

fines

to

the

govt.

Mercury represents relatives (paternal) and presence of Mercury in the 12th can indicate losses due to paternal relatives; however if such Mercury is afflicted by malefics, then the person can lose money due to court cases and disputes. This is to note here that, if malefics afflict the planets in the 12th, the expenditure shall be due to some troubles, where the native is forced to spend, whereas aspect of benefics

shall

make

the

nature

of

expenditure

something

benevolent.

Jupiter is the karaka for wealth and if it is placed in the 12th (or otherwise influence) then the source shall be due to payments of taxes. Even though payment of taxes is a regular feature for most nations; in such cases,

this

would

mean

that

the

native

has

to

pay

exorbitantly

heavy

taxes.

Mars and Saturn rules one younger or elder co-borns and influecen of these planets show expenses due to

younger

or

elder

co-borns.

Thus in these slokas, Maharishi Parashara not only gave the indications on the nature of expensed related

to

different

planets,

he

also

indicated

that:

The sources can be seen from the natural significations of the planets.Aspect of benefics shows milder forms of expenses whereas aspect of malefics shows harsher forms of expensesThe relations shown by the planets can contribute to the sources of expenses such as Sun- father, Moon- mother, Mars- younger siblings

etc.

Whatever sources of expenses are indicated above with reference to the 12th from Lagna Pada, gains through similar sources will occur, if Labh Bhava so features with reference to Lagna Pada. (BPHS

29.22)

The sources of expenses (indicated in Stanza 1.3.7. to 1.3.11) will indicate the sources of gains if the

concerned

planets

are

in

the

eleventh

house.

(JS

1.3.12)

The sources of gains can be similarly found, as the sources of expenses, if the planets influence the 11th from

7TH

lagna

FROM

pada.

LAGNAPADA

7th sign from the Lagna or the Arudha Lagna goes by the term of Dwara or door. It is said that the soul enters the world from the 7th and sits in the Lagna and also it leaves the world from the 7th house. Similarly, the perception of the native goes by the 7th from Arudha Lagna. It can be said that whatever the native does (as shown by the arudha lagna), the key to that is in the 7th from arudha lagna. Malefics in the 7th from AL can cause severe blockades whereas benefics becomes the foremost supporters. If Rahu or Ketu is placed in the 7th from Lagna Pada, the native will be troubled by disorders of the

stomach,

or

by

fire.

(BPHS

29.23)

Rahu or Ketu in the seventh house (from Arudha lagna) indicates diseases in the stomach region. (JS

1.3.13)

Digestive fire is governed by Sun and in a horoscope, affliction to Sun can show digestive troubles or acidity. Nodes are known for afflicting Sun and causing eclipses. If they are placed in the 7th from lagna pada, it causes disturbances related to fire in the native‟s life. This can manifest in terms of digestive troubles

or

other

troubles

related

to

fire.

Maharishi Jaimini qualifies it further saying that, there shall be stomach disorder. This canbe further understood as the planets and signs influencing the nodes in the seventh house indicate the specific part of the middle body or stomach. For example, Jupiter aspecting Rahu in the seventh would indicate liver complaints. This sloka gives us a clue on how to treat the placement of other malefics in the 7th from lagna pada. Whenever a malefic is placed in the 7th, it shows trouble due to affliction of body parts represented by its enemies. Thus, if Saturn is placed, the native can have bone related troubles (ruled by Sun) or if Sun is placed,

the

Placement

native of

can

have

benefics

in

nerve the

troubles 7th

is

(ruled

by

extremely

Saturn). auspicious.

Should there be Ketu in the 7th from Lagna Pada, receiving a Drishti from, or being yuti with another malefic, the native will be adventurous, will have (prematurely) grey hair and a big male organ.

(BPHS

29.24)

Ketu in the seventh house indicates prematurely graying hair or an elongated penis. (JS 1.3.14)[3] Presence any of Jupiter, Venus or/ and Moon be in the 7th from Lagna Pada, the native will be very Moon,

wealthy. Jupiter

or

Venus

in

the

(BPHS seventh

cause

prosperity

29.25) and

wealth.

(JS

1.3.15)

Benefics such as Jupiter, Venus or Moon are extremely auspicious and confer great wealth to the native.

In

addition,

Jupiter

and

Moon

in

the

7th

from

AL

can

give

undying

fame.

Whether a benefic, or a malefic, if be exalted in the 7th from Lagna Pada, the native will be affluent and

be

famous.

(BPHS

29.26)

Exalted planets in the seventh house also bring in wealth and prosperity. (JS 1.3.16) Malefics when exalted give very auspicious results as it loses its sting of maleficence. If such planets are placed in the 7th from lagna pada, the native becomes affluent and famous. While benefics are exalted in the 7th from AL, it is extremely auspicious as it make them even greater benefics and confer wealth and fame to the native. This can be extended to placement of the planets in Mulatrikona, Own house or friendly

house.

On the contrary, if the malefics are debilitated in the 7th, it can cause havoc in the life of the native. Benefics debilitated in the 7th shall also become inauspicious, however to a lesser degree than the malefics.

2ND

FROM

LAGNAPADA

O Brahmin, these Yogas, as narrated by me with reference to the 7th from Lagna Pada, should also

be

considered

from

the

2nd

of

Lagna

Pada.

(BPHS

29.27)

Like the 7th from the lagna pada has the ability to block the resources reaching the lagna pada, 2nd house from lagna pada is equally important since it is the sustainer of the lagna pada. Benefics placed here shall have benefic argala on the lagna pada and shall show rise of the lagna pada, while malefics here

shall

show

fall

and

death

of

the

lagna

pada.

Anyone of Mercury, Jupiter and Venus being exalted in the 2nd from Lagna can make the native rich. Moon,

(BPHS Jupiter

or

Venus

in

the

second

cause

29.28) prosperity

and

wealth.

(JS

1.3.15)

Exalted planets in the second house also bring in wealth and prosperity. (JS 1.3.16) Like the 7th from Lagna pada, presence of strong benefics in the 2nd from lagna pada is a great boon as it confers great riches to the native. In addition to this, Maharishi Jaimini adds that even if an exaltaed planer is placed in the 2nd from Arudha Lagna, it can bring wealth and prosperity. Since, it is already said that benefics in the 2nd can bring prosperity, it is understood from 1.3.16 sutra of Maharishi Jaimini, that malefics

placed

in

exaltation

in

the

2nd

can

also

bring

riches.

However, when stanza 29.28 of BPHS is read inconjunction with sutra 1.3.16 of JS, it is understood that

debilitated or afflicted planets (even benefics) in the 2nd house from lagnapada can be disasterous to native‟s

finances.

While Maharishi Parashara chose to include Mercury in the wealth giving combination, in addition to Jupiter and Venus; Maharishi Jamini chose to include Moon in the list. Thus to generalise it, we can say that all the benefics Jupiter, Venus, Mercury & Moon, while placed in the 2nd with strength shall bring enormous riches. All classics unanimously agree that unassociated Mercury (not associated with malefics) and Moon with strong paksha bala (Shukla Ekadasi to Krsna Panchami) are considered to be strong.

The Yogas so far stated by me with reference to Lagna Pada be similarly evaluated from Karakamsa

as

well.

(BPHS

29.29)

The verses pertaining to Swamsa (1.2.XX) also apply to the Arudha lagna. (JS 1.3.17) This is very important statement whereby Maharishi asks as the Jyotisha to see the wealth from the 2nd from karakamsa as well. Even though lagna pada and karakamsa are very different in their nature, they can show similar things. The only difference would be, how much resources he is given due to his past merit need to be seen from karakamsa, whereas how much the native make out of the current situations are

to

be

seen

from

the

2nd

from

lagna

pada.

If Mercury is in the 2nd from lagnapada, the native will Lord over the whole country. Venus in the 2nd

from

lagnapada

will

make

one

a

poet

or

a

speaker.

(BPHS

29.30)

When Mercury is well placed in the 2nd house from the lagna, it can bestow the native lordship over a whole country. However, this needs to be studied with other rajayogas in the horoscope. In the event of absence of strong rajayoga in a horoscope, this might only give wealth and not lordship over a country or a

region.

In addition to bestow wealth on the native Venus‟s placement in the 2nd from Lagnapada can confer eloquence in speech or the native can become poetic too. This should be noted that Venus, influencing the trines to the navamsa lagna or karakamsa can also bestow similar traits on the native.

LAGNAPADA Brhat

VS Parashari

DHANAPADA

AND Hora

DARAPADA Shastra:

If the Darapada falls in an angle, or in a trine, counted from Lagnapada, or, if Lagnapada and Darapada both have strong Grahas, the native will be rich and be famous in his country.If the

Darapada falls in the 6th, 8th or 12th from Lagnapada, then the native will be poor.If Lagnapada and the 7th therefrom, or an angle, a trine, an Upachaya therefrom is occupied by a strong Graha, there will be happiness between the husband and wife.If Lagnapada and Darapada are mutually in Kendras, or Konas, there will be amity between the couple. If these be in mutually 6th, 8th or 12th, doubtlessly mutual enmity will crop up.O Brahmin! Similarly mutual relationship, or gain, or loss through son etc. are known, based on Lagnapada and the relative Bhavapada.If Lagnapada and Darapada are in mutual Kendra, or 3rd and 11th, or in Konas, the native will be a king, ruling the earth.Similar deductions are made with reference to mutual positions of Lagnapada and Dhanapada.

(BPHS

–

29.30

29.37)

Jaimini

Sutras

The darapada in a quadrant or trine (from Arudha Lagna) brings the blessing of Sri Devi (i.e. prosperity & good fortune). (JS 1.3.18)If the darapada is in other houses (other than quadrant/trines), the native is unfortunate. (JS 1.3.19)The darapada in a quadrant or trine from Arudha Lagna indicates martial harmony and physical compatibility. (JS 1.3.20)The darapada in the sixth, eight or twelfth houses from Arudha Lagna makes the couple inimically disposed towards

each

other.

(JS

1.3.21)

The pada of the the 7th house from Lagna is known as Darapada. Since 7th from lagna represents, marriage, partnership and trade (business), its arudhapada represents similar things. Thus darapada rules trade and finances and also physical compatibility between the native and the spouse. The placement of the darapada from the Lagnapada can be judged for financial gains from trade & commercial

activites

as

well

as

the

physical

felicity

between

the

couples.

Among the relationships between two entities, quadrant placement represents mutual help and working relationshop. Similarly, placement in mutual trines represent, sharing the same motive, goals and objectives. On the contrary placement in 6th and 8th from each other represents strifes and struggles. Among the remaining relationships, while mutual placement in the 3rd and 11th represents a filial and friedly relationship; placement in the 2nd and 12th of each other rerpresents some kind of indifference in attitude. Both Maharishi Parashara and Jaimini give clues to finances as well as relationship issues from mutual placement

of

Lagnapada

and

Darapada.

If the darapada is in a quadrant or trine from Arudha Lagna, it augurs financial prosperity and physical felicity with spouse. If the darapada is in the sixth, eighth or twelfth from Arudha Lagna, not only the native suffers poverty[4], but there shall be physical compatibility issues with the spouse.

Maharishi Parashara says that if Lagnapada and Darapada are in mutual Kendra, or 3rd and 11th, or in Konas, the native will be a king, ruling the earth. If we consider the essence of the stanza, we see that Maharishi wanted to say that the placement of mutual placement of the Lagnapada and darapada in quadrant, trine or 3rd / 11th position is a fortunate combination for finances. However w.r.t. relationship, Maharishi is silent. However, we can understand such relationship to be cordial and friendly. One important concept which Maharishi highlighted is that relationships with different relations and also loss can gains from them can be known from the mutual placement of the related Bhavapada and Lagnapada. Thus the relationship with children can be known from placement of purtrapada (also known as mantrapad) from Lagnapada. Similarly, relationship with father can be known from placement of pitrpada

from

Lagnapada.

Good fortune should be deduced if the Lagnapada or the seventh thereof have unobstructed Argala.

(JS

1.3.22)

Benefics causing unobstructed argala on the Lagnapada or the seventh thereof give wealth and prosperity.

(JS

1.3.23)

Planets placed in the 2nd, 4th and 11th cause argala on a house or planet, which go by the name dharnargala, sukahrgala and labhargala, respectively. Planets placed in the mentioned houses counted in reverse direction cause obstruction to argala. Thus, planets in 12th cause obstruction to 2nd, 10th cause obstruction to 4th and 3rd cause obstruction to the 11th. In addition, malefics placed in the 3rd cause argala which do not have any obstruction. The obstruction to the argalas goes by the name of Virodhargala (virodha means opposition.). For an argala to be effective, the argala must be stronger than the

virodhargala

Planets, both benefic and malefic causing unobstructed argala on a house or karaka promote its significations either by good or foul means, depending on the planets causing argala. If natural benefics are involved the means employed are fair and the fruits thereof are wealth, prosperity and well being. However, if natural malefics are involved foul means are used to achieve the objective of the concerned house or karaka and the fruits thereof, which, in the long run, are bound to be adverse. If the Moon is aspected or conjoined by Venus or, if Venus is in the 3rd / 11th from the Moon, vahana

yoga

is

formed.

(JS

1.3.28)

In addition to Moon, placement of Venus in the 3rd or 11th from lagnapada can also cause vahana yoga. Mars, Venus and Ketu in mutual aspect or conjunction or in 3rd/ 11th form Vaitanika yoga. (JS 1.3.29)

Vaitanika is the umbrella carried by a monk and could also imply the bearing of religious symbols. This can represent luxuries attendant upon one bearing the Royal insignia. This yoga should also be studied from

the

Lagnapada.

If the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th and 9th bhavas (from lagnapada) are conjoined by benefics, Rajayoga results.

(JS

1.3.30)

Malefics in the 3rd and 6th (from lagnapada) give similar results (i.e. produces Rajayoga). (JS 1.3.31) In the following sutras, Maharishi Jaimini gives clues of formation of rajayoga, reckoned from Lagnapada. For the rajayoga to occur, benefics should be placed in the 2nd house of wealth and sustainance, 4th house of happiness, 5th house of power and authority, 8th house of inheritance or 9th house of fortune. Malefics

so

placed

can

be

detrimental

to

finances

and

social

status

of

the

native.

Malefics should ideally be placed in the 3rd house of valour and initiatives or the 6th house of dominance, so that the native win over persons and situations and all social battle, which are necessary to enhance one‟s social status and position. Benefics so placed can make a person saint, who completely denounces materitalism

and

actively

pursue

spiritual

life.

Rajyoga are indicated (in a similar manner) by planets from the Lord of Arudha Lagna or its seventh

house.

(JS

1.3.32)

The sign occupied by the Lord of the ascendant is called Paka Lagna (fruits of the lagna); the sign occupied the Lord of lagnapada is called Paka lagnapada and the sign occupied by the lord of the seventh

from

lagnapada

is

called

Paka

lagnapada

saptama.

If benefics occupy the 2nd, 4th, 5th 8th and 9th houses or malefics occupy the 3rd and 6th houses from paka

lagnapada

or

paka

Lagnapada

saptama,

Rajyoga

results.

The paka of a sign gives strength to that sign and is the formost protector of that sign. This is the place where the intelligence resides, which shall guide the fruits to the concerned sign. Thus in addition to Lagnapada, the rajayoga can similarly occur from the paka Lagnapada. Similar things can be understood from paka lagnapada saptama, which also has a strong bearing on the finances of the native.

Mixed planets reduces the Rajyoga (JS 1.3.33)Benefics should be in the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th and 9th houses while malefics should be in the 3rd & 6th houses. If both benefics and malefics are present, the Rajyoga

is

proportionately

reduced.

If malefics are in the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th or 9th houses as benefics are in the 3rd & 6th houses,

poverty

is

indicated.

(JS

1.3.34)

To judge the quantum of rajayoga or poverty, Pt. Rath suggests a mathematical model in his books Jaimini

Sutras.

This

is

as

follows:

The planets have the following numerical values: Sun (1) Moon (1 or 3 depending on its pakashabala i.e. from sukla ekadasi to krsna panchami 3 points); Mars (1); Mercury (1); Jupiter (3); Venus (2); Saturn (2); Rahu

(3);

Ketu

(2);

Add the numerical values of the benefics in 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th & 9th houses and malefics in 3rd & 6th and subtract the values of the benefics in 3rd & 6th and malefics in 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th & 9th houses. The net balance, if positive, indicates wealth & prosperity, and if negative, it indicates losses and poverty. This exercise should be carried out from the Arudha Lagna, the seventh house, Paka Arudha Lagna and Paka In

my

Arudha opinion

Lagnapada: Thus

following 50Paka

weightage

should

Lagnapada:

final

Saptama. be

given

25Paka

to

the

various

Lagnapada

result

shall

starting

points:

Saptama:

25 be:

Total weighted value = 0.5 * Lagnapada total + 0.25 * Paka Lagnapada total + 0.25 * Paka Lagnapada Saptama

total

Conclusion: The native shall neither be extremely wealthy nor shall suffer poverty. This shows balanced wealth

for

the

native.

If the Jupiter, Venus or the Moon is present in the fifth house (from lagnapada or its seventh house or Paka Lagnapada or Paka Lagnapada Saptama) the native becomes a Govt. authority or emissary.

(JS

1.3.35)

The fifth house deals with authority from the king (in the present context it can be construed as government). If a benefics is present, the person is appointed by Government. Benefic influences on the 5th from the mentioned places bestow rajayoga on the native and the native holds an authoritative and influential

position

in

the

government.

If malefics are in the 3rd & 6th houses instead, the native joins the armed forces. (JS 1.3.36) Malefics in 3rd and 6th houses bestow valors and the ability to win over enemies respectively. Thus the native do well in the profession related to as army or police. In other professions, the native takes up activites which are more challenging and require winning over oppositions such as marketing or sales

executives. If the lord of the lagnapada is in the 3rd or 6th houses or if the lords of the 3rd or 6th houses aspects the lagnapada or if the lord of the fifth aspects the lagnapada, the native aspires for knowledge

(and

is

intelligent).

(JS

1.3.37)

The third and sixth houses of the zodiac are ruled by Mercury the planet of intelligence. Hence, if in any chart, the lord of the lagnapada joins or aspect the 3rd & 6th houses or their lords, the native is intelligent and

aspires

for

wisdom

&

knowledge.

Similarly the fifth house of the natural zodiac is ruled by the Sun and if, in any chart, the fifth lord aspects the

ascendant,

the

native

seeks

knowledge

in

all

matters.

Simultaneously, if the Sun is in the 5th house or Mercury is in the 3rd or 6th houses, the native is exceedingly

intelligent.

If the lord of the fourth (from lagna) aspects the lagnapada, the native is happy & contented. (JS 1.3.38) 4th house is the sukhasthana or the house of happiness. The 4th lord is the protector of happiness and when

it

aspects

the

Lagnapada,

it

makes

the

native

happy

and

contented.

If the lord of the eighth house (from lagna) aspects the lagnapada, the native is poverty stricken. (JS

1.3.39)

8th house is the house of results from past karma and naturally signified by the Saturn. It is one of the dusthana

and

if

its

lord

aspects

the

lagna,

the

native

is

poverty

stricken.

If the lord of the twelfth house (from lagna) aspects the lagnapada the native is a spend thrift. (JS 1.3.40) 12th house is the house of expenditure and losses and if its lord aspects the Lagnapada, the native becomes The

aspect

a of

the

lagna

lord

on

lagnapada

spendthrift ensures

physical

felicity

(JS

1.3.41)

Lagna is the house of health and if the lord of health aspects the lagnapada, the native enjoys good health. From lagnapada, if equal number of planets are placed in any of the following pairs of houses viz

2nd & 12th, 5th & 9th, 8th & 6th, 3rd & 11th or 4th & 10th, Bandhana yoga is caused. If benefics aspect the bandhana yoga the trouble are temporary while malefics aspecting indicate punishment

like

beating

with

chains

etc.

(JS

1.3.42-

1.3.43)

This is based on the principle of equal argala and virodhargala on the lagna-pada cause bandhana yoga. Bandhana would mean any kind of arrest, seizure or imprisonment. Based on from where the yoga is happening, the results could be modified. If this happens from Lagna, the native could be physically imprisoned or placed under house arrest (if benefics are involved); however, if happens from Lagnapada, this

can

cause

serious

setback

to

the

image

and

career

of

life.

If benefics are involved in the yoga, the trouble is temporary, while malefics involved in the yoga can cause corporal punishment. The nature of the planets involved in the yoga has a strong bearing on the nature of punishment. For example, Jupiter can show spiritual penance, vow of silence or house arrest; Mars or Sun show use of fire-arms etc; Saturn shows periods of long drawn pain or seclusion; Rahu shows beating or use of chemicals or ingenious mixtures and Venus can indicate escape from imprisonment. Venus and Gaunapada aspected or conjoined by Rahu & the Sun cause blindness. (1.3.44) Venus is the significator for eyes and conjunction or aspect of Rahu on Venus can cause eye diseases. Similarly the karaka for sight is the Sun and its association with upapada (gaunapada) can cause weak eye

sight.

Thus,

when

all

the

conditions

are

present,

blindness

is

sure

to

occur.

It is experienced that whenever a planet is placed with the upapada, the senses ruled by the planet is weakened. Thus when Jupiter associates with upapada, the native suffers due to weaker hearing abilities and thus the speech might also get affected. Similarly, Mercury‟s association can cause weak smelling ability; Venus (or Moon) can cause weaker taste buds and Saturn‟s association can cause weaker touch and feel sensations. However this is to note that such weakening of senses can occur only when the said planets

are

afflicted.

Venus and Moon, either jointly or independently, aspecting or conjoining the first or the fourth house gives various luxuries and paraphernalia generally attendant upon royalty. (JS 1.3.45) Venus and Moon, the two planets governed by the watery elements, rules over comfort and luxuries. If they either jointly or indendently influence the Lagnapada or the fourth therefrom, the native is endowed with

many

luxuries.

The verses pertaining to Swamsa (Chapter 1 Quarter II) also apply to the Arudha Lagna. (JS 1.3.17)

UPAPADA

LAGNA

(UL)

In chapter 30 of BPHS (Upapadadhyaya), Maharishi Parashara describes, how to judge upapada. He mentions that various things related to one‟s marriage and spouse can be judged from Upapada. O Brahmin! Now I tell you about Upapada, the auspiciousness of which will confer on the native happiness from progeny, wife etc. The Pada of Lagna, as discussed earlier, is of prime importance. Upapada is calculated for the Bhava, following the natal Lagna. This Upapada is also called Gaunapada. O excellent of the Brahmins, if Upapada is yuti with, or receives a Drishti from a benefic Graha, one will obtain full happiness from progeny and spouse. Should the Upapada be in a malefic’s Sign, or receives a Drishti from, or is yuti with a malefic, one will become an ascetic and go without a wife. If (in the said circumstances) there be a benefic Drishti (on Upapada, or the related malefic), or a yuti, deprival of spouse will not come to pass. In this case Sun, being exalted, or in a friendly Sign, is not a malefic. He is a malefic, if in debilitation, or in an enemy’s Sign.

(BPHS

30.1-

30.6)

Upapada has a strong bearing on marriage and progeny. Since legal offspring can only comeout from a lawful union, upapada shows any such lawful union. Maharishi says that it is also known as Gaunapada, which means something subsidiary or subordinate to the Lagnapada. This means that it is very important in

horoscope

analysis,

however,

is

subsidiary

to

the

importance

to

the

Lagnapada.

If Upapada has benefic influences, the native is endowed with conjugal as well as filial happiness. However, if it is under malefic influences, the native shall be deprived of such happiness and shall lead a life of celibacy or asceticism. However if there are both benefic as well as malefic influenes, marriage shall come through, however, after delay or performance of remedies (shown by the benefics). While considering Sun, it is not considered as a malefic if it is placed in own sign, exaltation or fiendly signs. In the modern context, the darapada should also be examined before predicting asceticism as there are many who remain Bachelors and are still in the social stream. Jupiter is the karaka for upapada as Venus is

the

karak

for

darapada.

This raises a pertinent question that, if Upapada decides on the marriage, then what is the importance of the 7th house. The answer to such question is that, 7th house in the rasi chart only shows the attitude of the native towards marriage as well as experiences related to marriage (since experiences are a function of attitude), while upapada shows the actual act of marriage. It is noteworthy to note that, 7th house from Navamsa Lagna shows the physical characteristics and nature of the spouse, eventhoug many try to read them

from

the

7th

from

lagna

in

the

rasi

chart.

In addition, it should be noted that there are clear differences between upapada and darapada, the pada of the 7th house as it deals with the institution of marriage and children, while the darapada deals with the sexual appetite and the business/ finances in the chart. This differentiation is of vital importance in making predictions as, it is possible that young people may come together and still remain unmarried. There are also

many

people

who

have

affairs

outside

marriage.

If the 2nd from Upapada is a benefic Sign, or receives a Drishti from, or is yuti with a benefic, the same good results (as for wife and sons) will come to pass. If there is a Graha in the 2nd from Upapada in its debilitation Sign, or debilitation Navamsa, or is conjoined with a debilitated or malefic Graha, there will be destruction of wife. If the said occupant be in its exaltation Sign, or Navamsa, or receives a Drishti from another Graha, there will be many charming and virtuous wives. Oh Brahmin, if Mithun happens to be the 2nd from Upapada, then also there will be many wives. O excellent of the Brahmins, if the Upapada, or the 2nd therefrom be occupied by its own Lord, or, if the said Lord is in his other own Bhava, the death of wife will be at advanced age. (BPHS

30.7-

30.12)

If the second from upapada has malefic aspects or conjunctions the native loses his wife or renounces the world. If the second from upapada has benefical conjunction/ aspect, Pravrajya / loss of spouse may not occur. If the planet in this second is debilitated, destruction of spouse occurs. If the planet in this second house is exalted there will be many wives (or wife will be long lived). If Gemini is in the second from upapada, the native has many wives. If the second is conjoined by its lord or its lord is placed elsewhere in own sign or in exaltation, loss of spouse, if at

all,

will

be

only

in

an

advanced

age.

(JS

1.4.2-

1.4.8)

2nd from any house is the sustainer of that house. If either the 2nd lord from that house or the house is under malefic influences, the house comes under heavy affliction and dies pre-maturely. Hence 2nd lord becomes Maraka in a horoscope, more so if it is afflicted by malefics or debilitated. Thus if the 2nd from Upapada is under malefic benefic influences and the 2nd lord is strongly placed as well, the marriage shall sustain longer. However on the contrary, the 2nd is under affliction by malefics and 2nd lord is weak, there shall be separation. Eventhough Maharishi says that there shall be destruction of wife; it can be read

as

destruction

of

the

marital

bond

and

separation.

He further says that if Gemini happens to be 2nd house from Upapada, then there shall be many wives. It is known that Gemini in the natural zodiac represents the sexual relationships and immoral activies as well. Thus it is understood, why Gemini in the 2nd from Upapada can give multiple relationships. If the fixed significator of wife is placed in its own sign, there will be loss of wife only at a later stage. If the Lord of Upapada or the fixed significator of wife is in exaltation, the wife will be from a noble family. Reverse will be the case, if he is debilitated. O Brahmin, if the 2nd from Upapada is related to a benefic, the wife will be beautiful, fortunate and virtuous. (BPHS 30.13- 30.15) If the lord of upapada is exalted, spouse hails from the elite/ upper class. If the lord of upapada is debilitated, the spouse is from the lower class. If benefics join upapada the spouse is beautiful/ handsome.

(JS

1.4.9-1.4.11)

These verses qualifies of judging wife‟s longevity from the 2nd of Upapada, saying that if the fixed

significator (Sthira karaka) of wife is placed in dignity (own house, exaltation or friedndly sign), then wife‟s death cannot be predicted early (as mentioned in previous verses) , however there shall still be separation. In these verses, Maharishi Parashara gives further clue on judging the family of the spouse from the lord of Upapada. If the lord of Upapada is placed in exaltation, then the family of the wife shall be noble and influenctial. On the contrary, if the lord is placed in debilitation,the family shall be poor and deprived. The placement of the lord in other signs such as owns sign, friendly sign or enemy‟s sign need to be proportionally

applied.

Maharishi Parashara says that the nature of the wife can be seen from the 2nd house of Upapada. If the 2nd is under benefic influences, the wife shall be of amicable nature and the reverse if it is under malefic influences. However, Maharishi Jaimini says that benefic influences on the upapada (not the 2nd as mentioned by Maharishi Parashara) can give a beautiful or handsome spouse. From the differences it seems that the verse from BPHS is misinterpreted or might be corrupted and we need to rely to Jaimini Sutras for understanding the wife‟s nature. Even though it is mentioned that the planets shall influence the external appearance, it is more applicable on 7th from Navamsa Lagna instead. The influence of planets

on

Upapada

shall

indicate

nature

of

the

spouse

and

other

traits

instead.

If Saturn and Rahu are in the 2nd from Upapada, the native will lose his wife on account of calumny, or through death. The native’s wife will be troubled by disorder of blood, leucorrhoea (Pradar) etc., if Venus and Ketu are in the 2nd from Upapada. Mercury with Ketu in the 2nd from Upapada will cause breakage of bones, while Rahu, Saturn and Sun will cause distress of bones. Mercury and Rahu in the 2nd from Upapada will give a stout-bodied wife. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to be one of Mercury’s Signs and is tenanted by Mars and Saturn, the wife of the native will suffer from nasal disorders. Similarly a Sign of Mars, becoming the 2nd from Upapada and occupied by Mars and Saturn, will cause nasal disorders to one’s wife. Jupiter and Saturn will, if be in the 2nd from Upapada, causes disorders of ears and/or eyes to the wife. If Mercury and Mars are placed in the 2nd from Upapada other than their own Signs, or, if Rahu is with Jupiter in the 2nd from Upapada, the native’s wife will suffer from dental disorders. Saturn and Rahu together in one of Saturn’s Signs cause lameness or windy disorders to the native’s wife. These evils will not come to pass, if there happens to be a Yuti with or a Drishti from a benefic (or from another benefic in

the case

of affliction being

caused by a benefic). (BPHS 30.16-

30.22)

If the second from upapada has the conjunction of Rahu and Saturn the native may either lose or desert his wife due to a scandal. If the second has a conjunction of Venus and Ketu, blood complications/ disorder will be seen. Mercury & Ketu joining in the second indicate decay of bones or breaking on bones of spouse in accidents etc. Saturn, Rahu and the Sun in the second gives dangerous fevers (that could also be fatal) to the spouse. Mercury in the second with Ketu will indicate a corpulent spouse. If the second from upapada is a Mercurial sign with Saturn or Mars in it, nasal problems are indicated for spouse. If the second from upapada is a sign of Mars

with either Mars or Saturn, spouse will have similar problems (nasal disorders). Jupiter and Saturn associating in the second from upapada show ear complaints or nervous disorders of the spouse. Jupiter and Rahu in the second from upapada indicate dental problems of spouse. Saturn and Rahu in the second from upapada in Aquarius or Pisces indicate lameness and flatulence etc. respectively

for

spouse.

(JS

1.4.12-

1.4.21)

Beneficial aspects on the conjunction given in the pervious stanza mitigate the negative results. (JS

1.4.22)

Since, 2nd from Upapada has a strong bearing on the length of married life, it shows the nature of diseases or troubles the spouse might be suffering, if it is under malefic influences. Even though these troubles are said for 2nd from upapada, I think that these have more universal application and can be used to see the troubles to spouse by judging the influences on the 2nd from 7th house in Rasi and Navamsa

as

well.

If 2nd from Upapada is under malefic influences, the spouse shall suffer from multitude of diseas, which are

given

INFLUENCE

OF

as

PLANETS

ON

Saturn

follows:

2ND

FROM

UPAPADA

&

Rahu

The influence of Saturn and Rahu, on the 2nd from Upapada is considered to be extremely inauspicious since they are extremely inimical to the significator of Upapdada, Jupiter. Whenever they influence the 2nd from Upapada, the native might desert the spouse due to some kind of scandal or other distressful events.

There

could

also

be

death

of

spouse

as

mentioned

by

Maharishi

Parashara.

Maharishi Jaimini says that when Saturn and Rahu influence the second from upapada in Aquarius, it can indicate lameness. Parasara even adds Capricorn to the list of signs which can give lameness. When the association happens in Pisces, it indicates windy complaints. Maharishi Parashara says this can happen in Saturnine signs, however I am more inclined to go by Maharishi Jaimini who says that the complaints can happen in Pisces only. This is because the Pisces – Virgo axis has a strong bearing on the

stomach

Saturn,

disorders

and

Jupiter,

the

lord

Rahu

of

Pisces &

rules

over

digestion. Sun

Bone disorder, which could be weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis) or arthritis (pain in joints) etc. Sun is the ruler of Bones and Saturn and Rahu‟s affliction of Sun; being extremely inimical towards it can adverserly

affect

bones.

In addition Maharishi Jaimini says that this combination can cause life threatening fevers.

Venus

&

Ketu

Venus is the ruler of watery element in the body and rules over the blood immune system. Affliction of Venus

by

Ketu

can

indicate

affliction

Mercury

to

the

immune

system.

&

Ketu

Mercury rules over the early element and thus gives the strength to the bones and its affliction by Ketu can

cause

breakage

of

bones

through

accidents

etc.

Maharishi Jamini adds to it by saying that it can also give weight problems and corpulence. However, Maharishi Parashara says that even placement of Mercury in the 2nd is enough for weight problems. I am inclined to take Maharishi Parashara‟s advice, provided it is afflicted in some ways, due to conjunction or aspects

or

Mars

due

&

to

Saturn

placement in

in

Mercurial

a

inimical

or

sign.

Martian

signs

This can cause nasal disorder. Mars can cause bleeding while Saturn cause blockage of some kind. Jupiter

&

Saturn

Maharishi Parashara says that such combination can indicate ear or eye problem, while Maharishi Jaimini says

that

this

can

indicate

ear

problem

or

nervous

disorder.

Since Jupiter rules over hearing abilities, affliction to Jupiter can indicate hearing troubles, however, I can not find any justification for eye troubles, which is ruled by either Venus (physical eye) or Sun (eye sight). Nervous problems are likely, if the combination is further afflicted, since Saturn rules over the nervous system. Mars

&

Mercury

Maharishi Jaimini is silent on this combination, however Maharishi Parashara says that this can cause dental

troubles.

Jupiter

&

Rahu

This is classic combination which goes by the name of Guru Chandala yoga. This is found to cause dental

problems

in

many

cases.

This

is

endorsed

by

both

Maharishis.

The disorders shall not pass through or alleviated, if the 2nd is under benefic influences. If the trouble is caused by benefic himself, such as Mercury in the 2nd causing weight problems, then they can be alleiviated

by

influence

of

other

benefics.

O Brahmin! All these effects can be deduced from the natal Lagna, Lagnapada, the 7th from Upapada

and

the

Lords

thereof.

So

say

Narada

and

others.

(BPHS

30.23).

This is a very interesting verse, whereby Maharishi Parashara gives the clue on the universality of the mentioned principles. While the combinations indicate different health troubles to the spouse if they occur on the 2nd from Upapada; they shall indicate similar problems for the native while they occur from Lagna or

Lagnapada

or

7th

from

upapada.

It is interesting to note that 7th from Upapada shows the native, since it is 7th from upapada, which shows the

spouse.

9TH

FROM

UPAPADA

If Saturn, Moon and Mercury are together in the 9th from one of the said places, there will be no son at all, while Sun, Jupiter or Rahu so placed will give a number of sons. Moon so placed will give a son, while a mixture of Grahas will delay the obtainment of a son. The son, caused by the conjunction of Sun, Jupiter and Rahu, will be strong, valorous, greatly successful and will destroy enemies. If Mars and Saturn are in the said 9th, there will be no son, or a son will be obtained by adoption, or brother’s son will come in adoption. In all these cases odd Signs will yield many sons,

while

even

Signs

will

cause

only

a

few.

(BPHS

30.23-

30.28)

The results of planets & signs in the Saptamsa chart will be explained. Mercury, Saturn and/ or Venus in Saptamsa Lagna tend to deny children (or progeny bliss). ((JS 1.4.23- 1.4.24). In these two sutras, Maharishi Jaiminin indicated the affect of planets on the Saptamsa Lagna. While discussing about progeny, he brought forward two factors, the saptamsa chart as well as the 9th from Upapapda. This could be done to emphasise on the influence of saptamsa chart in determining about progeny. After giving two sutras, he reverted back to the placement of planets from Upapada. In previous sutras, he covered the effect of planets on the 2nd house from Upapada, while in the forthcoming verses he tried giving the effects of planets on the 9th from Upapada and their bearing on children. The Sun, Rahu or Jupiter in the ninth will indicate many sons. The Moon in the 9th house gives one Son. If both planets giving children (Sun, Rahu, Jupiter and Moon) and those denying children (Mercury, Saturn and Venus) are present, a child will be born after some delay. Saturn & Mars indicate

adopted

child

(JS

1.4.25-1.4.28)

The ninth in odd sign indicates many children. The ninth in an even sign indicates few children. (JS

1.4.29-1.4.30)

In the previous verses, Maharishi already mentioned that children can be judged from Upapada. In these verses, he mentions, how this is done. The children can be judged from the 9th house from Upapada. Following

planets

influencing

the

9th

shall

have

mentioned

affect

on

children:

EFFECTS

OF

PLANETS

Saturn,

ON

9TH

Moon

FROM

UL

or

Mercury

If there are combined influences of Saturn, Mercury and Moon, there will be absence of progeny. This could be due to Saturn and Mercury being eunuch and are incapable of procreate. While Maharishi Jaimini says that the combination of Saturn, Mercury along with Venus on the saptamsa lagna can deny progeny,

Maharishi

Parashara

takes

Moon

instead

of

Venus

in

the

picture.

The involvement of watery planets Moon or Venus in the picture might indicate lack of progeny due to vitiation

of

watery

element

Sun, Both

which

is

a

key

element

for

Jupiter Maharishis

indicate

the

genesis

of

a

new

being.

or

many male

children

for

the

influence

Rahu of

these

threee

planets.

This could be due to their being male planets. In addition it is said that the children obtained due to influence of Sun, Jupiter or Rahu on the 9th from Upapada shall be strong, valorous and successful. Moon One This

son. is

not

clear,

why

influence

of

Moon

Mars

on

the

9th

(alone)

can

indicate

one

&

Son.

Saturn

Mars and Saturn are karaka for the younger and elder brother respectively and could indicate begetting a child

through

a

kinsman

as

the

native

many

lack

procreative

abilities

or

otherwise.

It also indicates marriage with a divorcees/ widow who already has children from a pervious wedlock. As

the

verses

say,

they

also

indicate

adopted

child.

Both Maharishis confirm that if the 9th from Upapada happens to be an odd signs, it shall show many sons,

while

even

signs

show

lesser

no.

of

male

chilren.

Even though many authors have interpreted this as lesser children, it the Sanskrit words are literally translated, it means lesser male children (putra). I am inclined to accept that odd signs indicate more male children, while even sign indicate lesser male children (but more female children). This is because odd

signs

are

full

of

masculine

energy

while

even

signs

have

feminine

energy.

O Brahmin! If Simha happens to be Upapada and receives a Drishti from Moon, there will be a limited

number

of

children.

Similarly

Kanya

will

cause

many

daughters.

(BPHS

30.29-

30.30)

If Leo falls in the 9th from Upapada and aspected by Moon, there shall be limited children, while Virgo in such

circumstances

show

many

daughters.

This verse of Maharishi Parashara is in support of my thinking that even signs show many daughters, since he categorically says that Virgo while aspected by Moon can indicate many daughters.

3RD/

11TH

FROM

LAGNAPADA

Rahu and Saturn in 3rd or 11th from Lagnapada will destroy the co-born of the native. Rahu and Saturn in the 11th will indicate the destruction of elder brothers and/or sisters and in the 3rd younger ones. If Venus is in 3rd or 11th from Lagnapada, there would have been an abortion to the mother earlier. Same is the effect, if Venus is in the 8th from natal Lagna, or from Lagnapada. (BPHS

30.31-

30.32)

Saturn or Rahu in the third or eleventh houses (from upapada) causes the loss of co-born (of spouse). Venus is the 3rd / 11th houses causes loss of co-born. Similar results (loss of co-born) happens when Venus aspects the Upapada or the eighth therefrom. (JS 1.4.32- 1.4.34) 3rd house rules the younger siblings while 11th rules the elder ones. If Rahu and Saturn (both influences) are in the 3rd from Lagnapada, the native shall not have younger siblings. Thus, if Lagnapada falls in Sagittarius, there shall not be any younger siblings (the native shall be youngest) as Aquarius falls in the 3rd, lording Saturn and Rahu. Similaly while Lagnapada falls in Aries, the native is bereft of elder siblings, since Aquarius falls in the 11th house. However, this condition doesnot hold well, if the 3rd of 11th from AL

is

under

benefic

influences

(placement

of

aspect

of

benefics).

Venus when placed in the 3rd or 11th from the AL shows death of the siblings in the womb of the mother. Thus, there would be at least one abortion (or still born baby or early death of siblings) if Venus is placed in the 3rd or 11th house. Similar even can be concluded if Venus is placed in the 8th from Lagna or Lagnapada. Maharishi Jaimini says similar things however for the spouse. In my humble opinion, this concept can be extended to other arudhas. Thus the co-born of the mothers could be analysed from matrpada and of father

could

be

analysed

from

the

pitrpada.

Should Moon, Jupiter, Mercury or Mars be in the 3rd or the 11th from Lagnapada, there will be many valorous co-born. Should Saturn and Mars be in the 3rd, or the 11th from Lagnapada, or give Drishtis thereto, younger and elder co-born will, respectively, be destroyed. If Saturn is alone in one of the said Bhavas, the native will be spared, while the co-born will die. Ketu in the 3rd or

the

11th

will

give

abundant

happiness

from

one’s

sisters.

(BPHS

30.33-

30.36)

Mars, Jupiter, Moon or Mercury (in the 3rd/ 11th house) gives many co-born. Saturn and Mars aspecting the 3rd/ 11th/ 1st house destroys co-born. If only Saturn aspects the Upapada, co-born of spouse will be lost. Ketu is the above places (3/11) give many sisters. (JS 1.4.35- 1.4.38) Placement of Moon, Jupiter, Mercury or Mars (one or more of them) in the 3rd or 11th from AL shall bestow the native with valorous siblings, while combined influence of Mars and Saturn on these houses shall be detrimental to the siblings. Ketu placed in such houses shall predominately indicate sisters. According to Maharishi Jaimini, similar things can be judged from the upapada for the spouse‟s co-borns. This could be extended to the siblings of various other relations such

as parents etc.

For the matter of siblings, tradition teaches that the counting needs to be done in zodiacal manner, if the arudha is placed in an odd sign and in reverse manner, if it is placed in an even sign.

VARIOUS

OTHER

RESULTS

FROM

LAGNAPADA

If the 6th from Lagnapada is occupied by a malefic and is bereft of a Conjunction with, or a Drishti from

a

benefic,

the

native

will

be

a

thief.

(BPHS

30.37)

The 6th house in a horoscope determines the ability of the person to dominate over his enemies. If it happens in the 6th from the Lagna, the native has the capability to dominate over enemies, however, whether he shall do such things or not is dependent on the 6th from Lagnapada. Maharishi says, if malefics are there in 6th devoid of any benefic influences, the native shall become a thief, which could be undertood as someone who can harm others for their own benefits. In the modern context thieves have taken

various

forms,

from

crooked

politicians

to

shrewd

religious

leaders.

If Rahu is in the 7th, or the 12th from Lagnapada, or gives a Drishti to one of the said Bhavas, the native will be endowed with spiritual knowledge and be very fortunate. (BPHS 30.38) While Rahu is placed in the 7th, Ketu shall be placed in the Lagnapada, thus giving spiritual knowledge. In addition, Rahu is the planet of materialism and while it is placed in the 12th from the Lagnapada, the native

shuns

materialism

over

spiritualism.

If Mercury is in Lagnapada, the native will Lord over a whole country, while Jupiter will make him a knower of all things. Venus in this context denotes a poet and speaker (BPHS 30.39) In this sloka Maharishi re-emphasises the effect of planets on the Lagnapada. Mercury well placed over there can bestow rulership of vast land, which could be in the form of governer, mayor etc. Jupiter

bestows all round knowledge on the native and Venus makes the person a poet and a eloquent speaker. While the planets influencing the Lagna or the Navamsa Lagna can also bestow such abilities; their influences on the Lagnapada shall show what the natives shall be known for among the masses. O Excellent of the Brahmins! If benefics occupy the 2nd from Upapada, or from Lagnapada, it confers

all

kinds

of

wealth

and

intelligence.

(BPHS

30.40)

The 2nd from Lagnapada has bearing on the wealth of the native, since 2nd rules over wealth and knowledge (it is said that goddess of knowledge Sarasvati sits in this house), influence of benefics on this house

bestow

wealth

and

knowledge

to

the

native.

When read from upapada, this shall apply on the spouse of the native. Possibly this verse can be interpreted as- whatever can be judged about the native from the Lagnapada, similar things can be judged

about

the

spouse

from

the

upapada.

One will surely become a thief, if the Lord of the 2nd from Upapada is in Dhana Bhava and in conjunction

with

a

malefic

planet.

(BPHS

30.41)

When the lord of 2nd from Upapada (which is 8th from 7th of Upapada, representing native) is placed in the

2nd

house,

under

the

influences

of

malefics,

the

native

becomes

a

thief.

O Brahmin! If Rahu is in the 2nd from the Lord of the 7th, counted from Upapada, the native will have long and projected teeth. Ketu in the 2nd from the Lord of the 7th, counted from Upapada, will cause stammering and Saturn in the 2nd from the Lord of the 7th, counted from Upapada, will make one look ugly. Mixed will be the effects, if there are mixed Grahas. (BPHS 30.42- 30.43) Rahu in the second from the Lord of the seventh sign from Upapada shows the native will have grotesque dentition. Ketu in the second from 7th Lord from upapada (replacing Rahu in this preceding stanza) causes the native to stammer. Saturn in the second from the seventh lord from upapada

gives

an

ugly

appearence.

(JS

1.4.39-1.4.41)

The Upapada represents spouse and seventh there from the naïve himself. The Lord of this 7th sign indicates the attributes tha influence the opposite sex. From the sign occupied by the Lord of the 7th from Upapada the second represents the facial features that attract (or repeal) the opposite sex. The influence of nodes and Saturn in such place makes the native ugly and cause repulsion.The influence of these planets

give

the

following

results:

Rahu Being

ugly

in

appearance

it

gives

projected

dentition.

Ketu Being

naturally

inimical

to

significator

for

speech,

Mercury,

this

can

cause

stammering

Saturn Being old and ugly in appearance, Saturn in such place show gives an ugly and repulsive appearance.

NOTES

FROM

ARUDHA

SYSTEM

(By

CS

Bhratrpada/

Vikramapada

OF

PREDICTION Patel) (A3)

Bhrigu

Nadi:

1. Bhratrpada with malefics cause trouble to brother. However, if a weak Mars associates with the pada, the

brothers

will

2.

Rahu

with

be

longlived.

Strong

Bhratrpada

Mars

can

no

brothers,

cause

cause

death but

of

brothers.

many

sisters.

3. When Ketu is with Bhratrpada, the native does not have happiness from father (short life to father). This also causes troubles from brothers (or no brothers), however this gives at least 1 long lived sister. 4. When Venus occupies bhratrpada, the native will have one long living younger brother. 5.

If

the

lord

of

Bhratrpada

is

placed

in

a

Kendra,

the

native‟s

co-born

Deva

die

early.

Keralam:

1. Jupiter with Bhratrpada aspected by Rahu and Mercury canse the native to be truthful and firm. He will incur

difficulties

through

Matrpada,

the

siblings

(both

elder

Sukhapada

and

younger).

(A4)

Bhrigu

Nadi:

1. If Venus occupes the Matrpada, the native‟s maternal family will be prosperous, however, the native does not any paternal family (Venus is the enemy of Karaka Sun and 4th is the 8th, legacy from 9th, father). 2. If Moon occupies the Matrpada, the native‟s mother dies early. When Saturn transits the 8th from 4th, mother‟s

death

can

be

expected.

3.

If

Matrpada

associates

with

Jupiter,

the

native‟s

mother

is

virtuous

and

Deva

pious.

Keralam:

1. If the pada of Sagittarius (chaparudha) is occupied by 4th lord; Saturn in Kumbha and Jupiter in Sagittarius,

the

native

has

Putrapada

a

fortunate

and

/

prosperous

maternal

grandfather.

Mantrapada

(A5)

Bhrigu 1.

If

Nadi the

putrapada

falls

in

the

lagna,

the

native

is

devotee

of

lord

Vishnu.

2. When the Moon occupies the putrapada, the dispositor of the putrapada is placed in a Mercurial sign and a malefic is in the 7th house from the Langna, there will be obstruction to childbirth. After taking remedial

measures,

the

native

will

get

a

virtuous

son.

3. If Mercury occupies the mantrapada, Saturn aspects the 5th and Jupiter (significator) is aspected by Mars, there would be still born child. The remedy is donation of an idol of Shinsumaram[5] and Lord Mukunda. 4. Mercury in Putrapada in Mesha Navamsa and conjoined with Ketu cause obstacles in begetting child. Same can be predicted when lagna in Meena Rasi, Vrishchika amsa with the aspect of Saturn as Guru is in

12th.

Remedy

is

donation

of

Bhachakra.

5. Karaka Jupiter with a eunuch planet (Mercury or Saturn) occupies the putrapada; the native will suffer due to early loss of child, due to association with wicked women. Remedy is bathing in Remeswaram and conduct naga shanti. After the remedy is done, the native gets a virtuous son in his 5th dasa. 6. Putrapada with Ketu, Rahu in the 5th from Lagna and the 5th lord is with Moon, there will be obstacles in

begetting

child.

7. Jupiter being the lord of Putrapada and the placed in a Vandhya (impotent) Navamsa and Saturn is placed

in

the

12th

from

Lagna;

there

will

be

obstacles

in

begetting

child.

8. Putrapada in Kendra or Kona from Lagna, having Rahu there in and Jupiter or the 5th lord in Taurus and debilitated navamsa, there will be obstacles in begetting children. Remedies are bathing in Rameswaram thrice and do naaga shanti, donate a cowon Monday and an idol of lord Bala Krishna (Gopal) Deva

or

do

Lord

Subramanya

Vrata. Keralam

1. If Venus becomes the lord of the Putrapada and placed in artha trikona (from lagna) then ative will

have

obstacles

in

begetting

children.

2. Saturn aspecting the Putapada cause obstacles in begetting child. The remedies are bathing in Rameswaram

thrice

and

do

naaga

shanti.

3. Rahu in the 5th from the Lagna and Saturn in the 8th from Putrapada, the son will have wandering disposition

and

the

daughter

will

be

in

grief.

Shatrupada

(A6)

Deva

Keralam

1. When Sun is the in the Shatrupada, simultaneously aspecting Moon and Saturn is placed in the Trine from

Sun,

the

native

will

suffer

due

to

TB

of

lungs.

2. Moon with the Shatrupada aspected by Mars, the native‟s father‟s lineage will prosper while that of Mother

shall

be

impeded.

3. The native will be troubled by diseases if the Shatrupada is aspected by the Lagna lord or Saturn and the

10th

lord

is

strongly

placed.

4. If Saturn associates with Jupiter occupy the Shatrupada, the native‟s maternal uncle will die in hermitage, provided the Moon is in the first hald of Navamsa. If Moon is in the 2nd half of Navamsa, such maternal

uncle

shall

attain

Darapada/

Brahma

Loka.

Kalatrapada

(A7)

Bhrigu

Nadi:

1. If the darapada is aspected by Saturn, Venus placed in the 5th house from Lagna and conjunct Sun; children 2.

If

will the

be

born

to

the

2nd

darapada

is

aspected

wife. by

The

first

wife

will

Mars,

the

native

not will

beget have

children. 2

wives.

3. If the darapada lord is debilitated and the darapada is aspected by Saturn, the native becomes an ascetic

or

the

wife

dies.

4. Darapada aspected by Saturn, 7th lord afflicted and the karaka Venus conjoins Sun, the native is short of

happiness

from

wife.

5. If the darapada is occupied by Jupiter, the native has acquaintances with Brahmins; he will have pleasure talks at the time of copulation and is fond of scents, flowers and saffron. He has tendency towards

extra

marital

affairs

(be

infidel

to

his

own

marital

bond).

6. If darapada is occupied by Sun and Karaka Venus associates with Saturn, the native become sensuous,

have

extra

marital

relationship

and

go

to

prostitutes.

7. If lord of darapada, Saturn associates with Mars and Rahu, will cause sickness to spouse troubles in conceiving.

Remedy

Durga

worship

and

Rahu

Shanti.

8. Darapada occupied by Saturn, Sun in the 5th and malefics in the 9th, there will be obstacles in begetting children. Remedies are donation of Shisnumaram, donation of cow on a Monday. 9. If darapada is occupied by Saturn, Rahu associates with Mars and the 7th lord is with Sun, there will be health troubles to wife. The wife will have diseases in belly region, worms in uterus and cause difficulties in

conceiving.

10. Darapada occupied by Moon and associated with Mars cause Hamsa yoga and the native becomes a worshipper of Guru. He travels to many countries and have good following (in form of bhaktas). 11. Venus in Darapada, Moon in the 7th house and 7th lord exalted cause marital happiness. Deva

Keralam:

1. One will be comfortable and happy after marriage, if Venus occupies the darapada. Saturn‟s association

(with

Venus

in

darapada)

enhance

the

results.

2. When Moon is in a malefic Navamsa occupying the darapada, is either placed in the 7th or 12th house (from Lagna) or Venus afflicted by a malefic, the native will be in grief due to women. 3. Jupiter occupying the darapada in own navamsa and in full strength will bestow the native men-borne conveyances. 4. If Mars being the lord of darapada is placed in Martian or Meena Navamsa, the native‟s wife will have a reddish complexion and the native will be happy after marriage. He will be blessed by Goddess Laxmi. 5. Venus in darapada in Kumbha Navamsa alongwith Sun, cause the marriage in 2nd dasa and the native will

get

a

virtuous

wife.

6. If darapada conjoining a malefic or 7th lord in the 2nd house or malefics in the 9th house, the loss of spouse

will

be

early.

7. When Jupiter being the lord of darapada without malefic influences and Mars is well placed and have benefic

influences,

the

native‟s

spouse

will

be

chaste

and

loyal.

8. When Jupiter being the darapada lord is placed in Cancer Navamsa, however aspected by Saturn, the spouse

will

have

darkish

complexion

and

there

will

be

prosperity

after

marriage.

9. Spouse‟s lagna could be in trine to native‟s darapada sign or trine to the 7th lord Navamsa Sign.

Rogapada

(A8)

Deva

Keralam

1. If the lord of Rogapada Venus falling in the 10th house in in a benefic (Meena) Navmsa tha ative is longlived

in

spite

of

other

aristhas.

2. When Saturn transits on the degree of the Navamsa Rasi occupied by Venus, the lord of the Rogapada,

the

will

native

Gurupada/

have

great

danger

to

life

Bhagyapada/

in

the

8th

lord‟s

Pitrpada

dasa.

(A9)

Bhrigu

Nadi

1. If the guru pada is placed in the Lagna, there is a increasing bhagya yoga. The native is a devotee of lord

Vishnu

and

Shiva.

He

also

worships

gods

and

respect

the

Brahmins.

2. If the gurupada is placed in the signs of Mercury, the native earn from business or trade. If Sun is simultaneously

placed

in

the

Virgo

Navamsa,

the

native

shall

trade

in

gold.

3. If Jupiter is placed with the pitripada, the father is long lived. The native‟s father is a worshipper of Shiva and respects Brahmins. The father gets less happiness in native‟s childhood whereas becomes more fortunate during the middle age of the native. He is well known among the ruling class, is of renouncing nature and is loved by kinsmen. Under such circumstances, the native shall construct temples/ religious places/ wells/ ponds, live in the colony of Brahmins and in old age be a holder of good landed

property

because

of

his

son.

4. If Venus conjoins the pitripada, the native‟s father shall have long life and is happy. His father is a devotee of lord Shiva and at times of lord Vishnu. The father has trust on Gods and Brahmins and has happiness from his parents (native‟s grandparents). The father has two wives and is enjoyer of life, sagacious

and

intellectual.

5. If Saturn is placed with the pitripada, the native has no happiness from father. The paternal family has meagre wealth. He is praise worthy in paternal family and becomes reach. Moreover, the native is liberal, sagacious and intellectual. He is charitable and possesses three vehicles. The native shall have propensity to become an ascetic under difficult conditions. If such Saturn is placed in the trines to Kanya,

viz.,

Capricorn

or

Taurus,

the

native‟s

father

might

occasionally

suffer

serious

health.

6. If the father‟s Lagna falls in the trines to the pitripada of the native, the death of the father shall happen during

the

dasa

of

fourth

lord

counted

from

the

pitripada.

7. If Rahu joins the pitripada, the native‟s father shall have a virtuous son from the 2nd wife. 8. If the bhagyapada lord is natural benefic, the native shall be involved in writing and learning. If Sun and Mars aspect such bhagyapada, he will gain happiness from the authorities of lower castes. The father of the native shall be very happy by his popularity in the court of the king or influential persons or government. The native shall be passionate, have less happiness in his childhood and have affluence in his

middle

ages.

9. If Jupiter lords the bhagyapada, the native shall be learned and wise. He shall have be an expert writer/ author and shall gain popularity in the royal/ influential circles. He shall be courageous, patient and have fame at a very wide place. He shall enjoy affluence in his middle age and leave happily. Deva

Keralam

1. If the bhagyarudha is placed with the 2nd lord and benefics occupy/ aspect the 9th house, the native‟s father

shall

gain

landed

property

in

the

native‟s

first

dasa.

2. If the lord of the pitripada, Saturn is placed in the swakshetra in the Rasi but placed in the Capricorn Navamsa, the father shall be a angry man but be a pleasant from outside, greedy, charitable, talkative and

religious.

3. If the bhagyapada joins the karmapada, the native shall enjoy bhagya yoga (fortunate combination), be charitable

and

Karmapada/

Rajyapada

intelligent.

(A10)

Deva

Keralam:

1. Karmapada‟s association with Saturn can cause troubles in career and performance of good deeds. He will

be

irascible

and

acquire

hidden

wealth.

2. If Moon is Karamapada and aspects the lagna lord, the native becomes extremely rich. This usually happens

in

the

3rd

dasa.

3. One will have special attainment in the beginning and ending parts of the 11th rasi dasa (it is not clear as per which rasi dasa), if the Karmapada is aspected by benefics as well as the 9th lord.

Labhapada

(A11)

Bhrigu

Nadi:

1. If the Labhapada falls in the Lagna with the lord of 5th, the native becomes a king or equal. He is brave and

strong

minded.

Vyayapada

(UL)

Deva

Keralam:

1. If Vyayapada is occupied by Venus or Mercury (in Harina Nadiamsa), the native will have religious attainment of high order. He will worship Shiva and be happy. He is charitable in nature.

Vyayapada

Chandra

(MoUl)

Deva

Keralam:

1. If the Vyayapada Chandra is occupied by Maelefics, the native will not be happy in the other world (after

death),

Association

however,

of

Jupiter‟s

aspect

Lagnapada

give

and

happiness.

Bhagyapada

Bhrigu

Nadi:

1. When the Lagnapada and the Bhagyapada are placed together in Kama Trikona and associates with Venus, then a strong Rajayoga is caused. When Jupiter associates such combination, the native will learned

and

endowed

with

good

luck

Deva

and

fortune. Keralam:

1. Venus associating with the combination of Lagnapada, Bhagyapada and Upapada shall be a king or equal. He will be interested in dramas, rhetorics, poetry and music, be eloquent and truthful. 2. One will attain fame and prosperity and be happy if the Lagnapada or the Bhagyapada associate with Venus.

ADDITIONAL

NOTES

FROM

SJC

TRADITION

Generally, Karaka Bhava Nasaya is applicable to the various Arudha pada. For example Moon in the Matri pada can indicate early death of Mother etc. (Deva Keralam). Mars is the Karaka for Matri pada and its conjunction or aspect by Jupiter is very beneficial for the long life and well being of mother.

Other Naisargika karaka‟s placed in the concerned Bhava Pada indicates good fortune for the concerned relatives. For example if Venus the Karaka for Aunt‟s & Mother‟s family in general is associated with the Matri Pada, the mother hails from a prosperous family. Further, since the fourth is eighth from the ninth house i.e. inheritance from the patriarchal lineage, this maybe denied. Venus in A4 indicates good fortune for

maternal

aunts

and

Mercury

so

placed

indicates

good

fortune

for

maternal

uncles.

4th house also rules the house of the native. If the arudha of the 4th house is associated with the Jupiter, then the paternal family might have a stronger influence on the native‟s grooming from childhood.

Bhagyapada

(A9)

Worship from Arudha pada is based on the „control‟ concept and this is given in BPHS. Following principles

are

from

Brighu

&

Deva

Keralam:

a) If the Sun is in Bhagyapada (A9), then the native‟s father worships Vishnu (Mercury is considered opposite to Sun) and is fortunate. If Saturn aspects such a sun, then misfortune comes upon the Vaishnava father bringing poverty and premature death. Jupiter‟s aspect brings good fortune for father and

long

life.

b) If Venus is in A9, then the father worships Shiva (basically Rudra-Mars as Venus is opposite to Mars) and is fortunate, long lived, sagacious, liberal, and has a strong sexual desire (text says two wives). c) If Mercury is in Bhagya pada, then the natives father worships Shiva (Sun is opposite to Mercury) and is interested in trading. For example A9 in Virgo with the Sun in Virgo Rasi or Navamsa shows trading in gold. He will also be interested in literary activities and will have a difficult childhood if associated with malefics,

but

good

results

from

middle

age.

If Jupiter is in A9, then the father is an expert author, very learned, well known in royal circles; Famous in many

countries,

wise,

brave

and

intelligent

and

has

Rajyoga

from

middle

age.

Moon in A9 will also confer a great amount of fame and will give popularity among the masses for father. Mars in A9 gives a father who is inwardly calm but outwardly angry and cruel. He is skilled in fighting arts. Saturn in A9 shows father coming from a poor family but the native himself will be the best among his clan. Father will be very capable in all works (Saturn is a worker), religious and will also speak religious verbiage. Continues in patrilineal work; will become rich by self-effort if Saturn is in dignity. Saturn in Prithvi rasi/Amsa shows asceticism; Note Saturn + Jupiter indicates Brahma Yoga and Brahma Loka (2nd half

of

Navamsa).

Saturn in the 8th from A9 will give a wandering disposition to father and from A5 this will be for son (especially if Rahu is in 5th house). Note such a Saturn is in Kantaka position from the concerned Arudha. Lagna of father will be the trines or 7th from A9 or the sign owned by the strongest planet in A9 or the sign

occupied

by

the

Lord

of

A9.

If A9 or its Lord is strong and associated with Cancer & Venus the native himself shall see good fortune and Similar

wealth results

can

be

judge

from for

different

Putra

relations

childhood.

from

the

respective

Arudha

Pada.

Pada

(A5)

Venus as lord of A5 if placed in Artha Trikona (2,6,10) from Lagna shows difficulty in begetting progeny (semen

is

weak)

especially

if

Pisces

is

associated.

Mercury in A5, Saturn aspects fifth house and Jupiter associates with Mars – birth of dead children: Upaya:

Lord

Mukunda

Madhava

(form

of

Lord

Sri

Krsna).

Moon in A5, Lord of A5 in mercurial sign, malefic in 7th house from Lagna – mating is not fruitful, propitiation

necessary.

Mercury in A5 in Mesha Navamsa or Lagna in Meena Rasi, Vrishchika amsa with the aspect of Saturn as Guru

is

in

12th

–

trouble

to

children;

donate

an

image

of

the

Bha-chakra.

Jupiter in A5 with Merc or Saturn: anguishes due to death of children on account of his association with a wicked

or

Arudha

evil

Pada

and

woman.

after

life

The Sun (Atma), Moon (Mana) & Lagna (Body) are the tripod of life representing the self (Sva) of the native. At death, the Atma (Sun) & Mana (Moon) are separated from the Lagna (Normal medical death of the body). The Atma retains its self-consciousness so long as the Mana is attached to it. The details of the life after death are seen from the Arudha Pada of the 12th house from the Moon. Deva Keralam describes this life after death as “if a malefic planet is placed in the Vyayaroodha from Chandra Lagna, then there is no happiness in the other world; if Jupiter aspects the said planet in the sign, then some happiness will be there.” Thus, beneficial signs in the Vyayarudha from Chandra Lagna or benefic planets aspecting and stationed are a clue to the remedial measures to be undertaken for a person after his death,

or

by

the

person

himself

as

a

preparation

for

the

after

life.

In continuation of this, we can also see the various Arudha Pada from the Surya Lagna as per the principles of the Sudarshana Chakra. The Vyayaroodha from Surya Lagna shows the independent existence

of

the

Atma

after

being

separated

from

the

body

and

mind.

GRAHAPADA Jyotish classics teach that rasi and signs represent various situations, while the planets signify various people. So far we have seen how various arudhas represent various relations in the life of the native and their influence on the life of the native. The arudhas of various houses signify the interaction of the images of his personal self (Lagnapada) and others close to him (arudhas of other houses) with the world. It shows how the world perceives the native and how the world shall react to what the native does. Graha arudha on the other hand indicate the interaction of the images of the various people as perceived by the native on himself. It shows how the native perceive the world around him and how he reacts to his environment. Classics do not have much information on Graha arudha and hence it requires research to establish the principles. Nomenclature Other than Sun and Moon, each planet can have two graha arudhas depending on, against which sign the arudha is reckoned. For example, say for Mars, the graha arudha can be reckoned from Aries as well as Scorpio. Hence, the graha arudha can be named as planet name- sign name suffixed by the work pada. Thus Mars‟s arudha against Aries would be Mangal Mesha Pada and similarly against Scorpio would

The

be

Mangal

principle

of

Vrischika

use

is

Pada.

as

follows:

1. The persons ruled by the planet (whose arudha is under consideration) shall help the native fulfil the objectives of the house where it is placed. For example, if a graha arudha is placed in the lagna, the persons ruled by that planet shall help the native in fulfilling the objective of life achieve the desired ideals. Similarly if the graha arudha is placed in the 5th, house, those persons shall help the native in gaining

knowledge

and

have

parent

–

child

like

relations.

2. The results can be further read by considering the results of planets in the houses. For example, it is known that Sun‟s placement in the 5th house is detrimental to children. Thus, if Suryapada is placed in the 5th house, then those who are ruled by Sun (Leo born) could be detrimental to the children‟s health. 3. It is said that whenever Sun transits the trine to an arudha, the arudha is activated. Thus when Sun

transits a graha arudha, the effect of peoples governed by the planets becomes more visible on the native‟s life. Similarly, on whichever arudha, the lagna transits in a day, people ruled by that planet become

more

influencial

during

such

time.

[1] Influence should be understood as placement at, conjunction with or aspect on a sign or a planet. [2]

This

requires

research

to

establish.

[3] For sutras 1.3.14 to 1.3.16, Pt. Sanjay Rath applied the planetary combinations on the 2nd house. However since the sutras follow 1.3.13, which categorically mentions placement of the nodes in 7th house, I am inclined to consider them to be in 7th house instead. This is also supported by Maharishi Parashara

in

verses

23

to

26.

However, in Maharishi Parashara mentions in verse 27 that whatever is applicable to 7th from Lagnapada, can be applied to 2nd as well. Thus, Pt. Rath‟s interpretation is equally valid. [4] Usually the native suffers poverty or financial stress at the time of marriage or at the point of marriage. [5] An idol of lizard prepared from tamarind tree wood, wrapped in golden leaved and studded with jewels. This is however, practiced in very specific communities. In my humble opinion, Sattvik remedies such as worshipping

a

deity

is

better

such

as

lord

Mukunda,

as

mentioned.

OM TAT SAT Saturday, February 02, 2008

Aprakash Grahas, Upagrahas & Pranapada In Brhat Parashara Hora Shastra 3rd chapter (Santhanam Ed.), Maharishi Parashara enumerates about 5 Aprakash Grahas, 5 Upagrahas and Pranapada. These affect the life of the native at a very subtle level, since these Upagrahas do not have body of their own and behave like shadowy planets. The effects can be visible not only in the dasa of the planets associating with them, but also during the whole life of the native, which can be modified by the influences of the dasas etc. The importance of these bodies can be seen from the place where these are described. They are described in the same chapter where the Grahas (planets) are described. Thus Maharishi wanted us to check the influences of these planets as well in addition to the visible planets to delineate horoscope in details.

Important 1 1

Terms

day Hr

=

and 24

hrs =

Concepts: =

60 2.5

Ghati Ghati;

1 1

Ghati

=

60

min

Ista Kala

=

Vighati; 2.5

Vighati

= Birth time – Sunrise/ Sunset (Time elapsed after sunrise or

sunset) Ista

Ghati

Dinamana

= =

Ratrimana

=

Ista

Duration

Duration

of

Kala

of the

the night

measure

in

day

=

Sunset

=

of

next

Sunrise

ghati –

day

Sunrise –

Sunset

Sunrise Definition = Apparent rise of upper limb of Sun (as seen on a clear day)

References from Brhat Parashari Hora Shastra (chapter 3) ६१ tryaṁśāḍhyaviśvabhāgaiśca dhūmo

nāma

caturbhaiḥ

mahādoṣaḥ

sahito

raviḥ

sarvakarmavināśakaḥ

||

| 61||

६२ dhūmo saṣadbho'tra

maṇḍalataḥ

śuddho

vyatīpātaḥ

vyatīpāto'tra

doṣadaḥ

pariveṣo'tidoṣakṛt

||

| 62||

६३ pariveṣaścyutaścakrādindracāpastu vitryaṁśāsyaṣṭibhāgādhyaścāpaḥ

doṣadaḥ ketukhago'śubhaḥ

| ||

63||

६४ ekarāśiyutaḥ

ketuḥ

sūryatulyaḥ

prajāyate

|

aprakāśagrahāścaite pāpā doṣapradāḥ smṛtāḥ || 64||

61-64. Aprakash Grahas. Add 4 Rāśis 13 degrees and 20 minutes of arc to Sūrya‘s longitude at a given moment to get the exact position of the all inauspicious Dhoom. Reduce Dhoom from 12 Rāśis to arrive at Vyatipat. Vyatipat is also inauspicious. Add six Rāśis to Vyatipat to know the position of Parivesh. He is extremely inauspicious. Deduct Parivesh from 12 Rāśis to arrive at the position of Chap (Indra Dhanus), who is also inauspicious. Add 16

degrees 40 minutes to Chap, which will give Ketu (UpaKetu), who is a malefic. By adding a Rāśi to UpaKetu, you get the original longitude of Sūrya. These are the Grahas, devoid of splendour, which are malefics by nature and cause affliction.

६५ sūryendulagnageṣveṣu

vaṁśāyurjñānanāśanam

|

iti dhūmādidoṣāṇāṁ sthitiḥ padmāsanoditā || 65||

65. Effects of Sub-Grahas. If one of these afflicts Sūrya, the native‘s dynasty will decline, while Candr and Lagn, respectively, associated with one of these, will destroy the longevity and wisdom. So declared Lord Brahma, the Lotus-Born.

६६ ravivārādiśanyantaṁ divasānaṣṭadhā

gulikādi bhaktvā

vāreśād

nirūpyate gaṇeyat

kramāt

| ||

66||

६७ aṣṭmoṁ'śo

nirīśaḥ

rātrimapyaṣṭadhā

kṛtvā

syācchanyaṁśo vāreśāt

gulikaḥsmṛtaḥ pañcamāditaḥ

||

| 67||

६८ gaṇayedaṣṭamaḥ śnyaṁśo

khaṇḍo

gulikaḥ

prokto

niṣyatiḥ ravyaṁśaḥ

parikīrtitaḥ kālasaṁjñakaḥ

||

| 68||

६९ bhaumāṁśo

mṛtyurādiṣṭo

gurvaṁśo

yamaghaṇṭkaḥ

|

somyāṁśo'rdhapraharakaḥ svasvadeśodbhavaḥ sphuṭaḥ || 69||

66-69. Calculations of Gulika and other upagrahas: The portions of Sūrya etc. up to Śani denote the periods of Gulik and others. Divide the day duration (of any week day) into eight equal parts. The eighth portion is Lord-less. The seven portions are distributed to the seven Grahas commencing from the Lord of the week day, while 8th portion governed by Gulika. Similarly make the night duration into eight equal parts and distribute these, commencing from the Lord of the 5th. Here again, the eighth portion is Lord-less and represent the

portion of Gulika. Sūrya‘s portion is Kaal, Mangal‘s portion is Mrityu, Guru‘s portion is Yamaghantak and Budh‘s portion is Ardhaprahar. These durations differently apply to different places (commensurate with variable day and night durations).

७० gulikeṣṭavaśāllagnaṁ

sphuṭaṁ

yat

svasvadeśajam

|

gulikaṁ procyate tasmājjātakasya phalaṁ vadet || 70||

70. Gulika‘s Position. The degree, ascending at the time of start of Gulika‘s portion (as above), will be the longitude of Gulika at a given place. Based on this longitude only, Gulika‘s effects for a particular nativity is estimated.

७० gulikeṣṭavaśāllagnaṁ gulikaṁ

sphuṭaṁ

procyate

yat

tasmājjātakasya

svasvadeśajam

phalaṁ

vadet

||

| 70||

७१ bhāṁśapādasamaiḥ

prāṇaiścarādyarkatrikoṇabhāt

udayādiṣṭakālāntaṁ

yadbhaṁ

prāṇapadaṁ

hi

|

tat

||

71||

७२ sveṣṭakālaṁ

palīkṛtya

carāgadvibhasaṁsthe'rke

tithyāptaṁ bhanau

yuṅ

bhādikaṁ navame

ca sute

yat ||

| 72||

७३ sphuṭaṁ lagnād

prāṇapadākhyaṁ dvikoṇe

turye

tallagnaṁ ca

rājye

jñeyaṁ prāṇapadaṁ

dvijottama tadā

||

| 73||

७४ śubhaṁ

janma

vijānīyāttathaivaikādaśe'pi

anyasthāne sthitaṁ cet syāt tadā janmāśubhaṁ vadet || 74||

ca

|

71-74. Calculation of Pranapad: Convert the given time into Vighatis and divide the same by 15. The resultant Rāśi, degrees etc. be added to Sūrya, if he is in a Movable Rāśi, which will yield Pranapad. If Sūrya is in a Fixed Rāśi, add 240 degrees additionally and, if in a Dual Rāśi, add 120 degrees in furtherance to get Pranapad. The birth will be auspicious, if Pranapad falls in the 2nd, 5th, 9th, 4th, 10th, or 11th from the natal Lagn. In other Bhavas Pranapad

indicates

I:

an

NON-LUMINOUS

inauspicious

birth.

(APRAKASH)

GRAHAS

The five Aprakash Grahas namely Dhuma, Vyatipata, Parivesh, Indrachapa and Upaketu (Sikhi) are calculated based on the longitude of the Sun at time of birth or Prasna. These Grahas are devoid of splendor, are malefic by nature and cause affliction. The method of calculating these non luminous planets is as under: Dhuma

=

Vyatipata Paridhi Chapa

(Pata)

=

(Parivesha) (Indrachapa/

Upaketu

= Kodanda)

=

= 16d 40’

Illustration 1. Find Aprakash grahas in the horoscope

360d + Chapa

180d

133d

20’

360d

– + –

+

Sun Dhuma

Vyatipata Paridhi

Sun’s 1.

longitude Dhuma

=

Ta

15d

08m

= 133d 20m + 45d 8m

=

1s

15d

8m

=

45d

= 178d 28m

8m

= 5s 28d

28m 2.

Vyatipata = 360d – 178d 28m

= 181d 32m

= 6s 1d 32m

3.

Paridhi

= 180d + 181d 32m

= 180 - 181d 32m = 361 d 32m = 0s 1d 32

Chapa

= 360 - 1d 32m

= 358d 28m

= 11s 28d

Upaketu

= 16d 40m + 358d 28m = 375d 28m

= 0s 15d

m 4. 28m 5. 08m

To verify the correctness of the computation, add 1 sign to Upaketu to arrive at Sun‘s longitude Jagannatha Hora software gives the following values for the Aprakash grahas: Body Longitude Nakshatra Pada

Rasi

Sun - PiK

15 Ta 08' 26.62"

Rohi

2

Ta

Ta

Dhooma

28 Vi 28' 26.62" Chit

2

Vi

Vi

Vyatipata

1 Li

31' 33.38"

Chit

3

Li

Li

Parivesha

1 Ar

31' 33.38"

Aswi

1

Ar

Ar

4

Pi

Pi

Indra

Chapa

Upaketu

II

28

Pi

28'

26.62"

15 Ar 08' 26.62" Bhar

Reva 1

Ar

Nav

Le

UPAGRAHAS

Each day and night can be divided into 8 equal parts called yamardha. 7 of the 8 Yamardhas are governed by the weekday lords in the order of the weekdays from Sun to Saturn whereas the part after Saturn is unlorded. The Yamardhas for the day and night are to be

found out separately based on the dinamana (duration of the day) and ratrimana (duration of

night).

Calculation: Step I: If the birth is before sunset, then find the duration of the day and if the birth is after

sunset,

then

find

the

duration

of

the

night.

Step II: Divide the day duration or night duration with 8 to get the 8 yamas of the day or night. The Yama starting at Sunrise is lorded by the weekday lord, whereas the Yama starting at Sunset is lorded by the 5th planet from the weekday lord in the weekday order. Thus on Sunday, the first Yama at Sunrise is lorded by Sun, whereas the first Yama at Sunset is lorded by Jupiter, who is the 5th weekday lord counted from Sun. The subsequent yamas

are

governed

by

the

subsequent

weekday

lord.

Step III: Find the ascendant at the time of rising of the Upagrahas. However, even though Maharishi Parashara has tied the rising of the Upagrahas to the yamardhas, he has not however mentioned what portion of the yamardhas, the Upagrahas rise. However, classics such as Uttara Kalamrita by Kalidasa give the clue. According to that, duration of the day is to be divided into 32 equal parts; then Mandi shall rise on different days in following parts: Mandi: Time

Su

Day Night

26 10

6

Mo

Tu

22

18

2

30

We 14

26

22

Th 10

Fr 6

Sa 2

18

This means that on Sunday, Mandi shall rise after the completion of 26th part, i.e. in the 27th part, similarly on Monday, Mandi rises in the 23rd part and on Saturday it rises at the commencement of the 3rd part. Thus Mandi rises in the middle portion of Saturn‘s part each day. This can be extended to other Upagrahas of other planets such as Kala for Sun, Mrtyu for Mars,

Ardha-prahara

for

Mercury

and

Yamaghantaka

for

Jupiter.

Fr

Sa

Thus the Upagrahas shall rise in the following parts on different days Kala: Time

Su

Day Night

Mo 2

14

Tu

30 10

We

26

Th

22

18

14

10

6

2

30

26

22

Tu

We

Th

Fr

Sa

22

18

Mrtyu: Time Day

Su 10

Mo 6

2

30

26

Night

22

18

14

10

6

2

30

Fr

Sa

26

22

Ardha-prahara: Time

Su

Day

Mo

14

Night

Tu

10

26

We

6

22

Th 2

18

30

14

10

6

2

Yama-ghantaka: Time

Su

Day

18

Night

2

30

Steps

Mo

Tu

We

14

10

6

26

22

18

for

14

Th 2

Fr

Sa

30

26

10

computation

of

Upagrahas:

Step 1: Find the day or night birth and find the value for the Upagraha against the weekday.

Call

it

―Upagraha

Rising

Value‖

Step 2: Find the time of rise using the following formula: Duration of day or night * Upagraha Step

rising 3: Find

the

value

ascendant

rising

/ at

the

32. time

Upagraha Asdt.

rising

arrived. Longitude

at

(Sunrise

+

Day

duration

*

Upagraha

rising

value

/

32)

For night birth consider Sunset instead of Sunrise and Night duration, instead of day duration.

Steps

for

computation

of

Gulika

Since Gulika rises at the end of Saturn‘s portion or beginning of un-lorded portion, following formula

can

be

used

for

finding

it.

Step 1: Find the day or night birth and find the value for the Gulika against the weekday. Call it ―Gulika Rising Value‖. The values are as follows: Time

Su

Day Night

Mo

2 6

7

Tu

3 1

4 2

3

4

We

Th

Fr

Sa

5

6

7

1

5

Step 2: Find the time of rise using the following formula: Duration of day or night * Upagraha Step

rising 3: Find

the

value

ascendant

/

rising

at

the

8. time

arrived.

Gulika’s Asdt.

Longitude

rising

at

(Sunrise

+

Day

duration

*

Gulika

rising

value

/

8)

For night birth consider Sunset instead of Sunrise and Night duration, instead of day duration.

Illustration: 1.

Find

Gulika

Sunrise:

in

the

4:14:20

Sunset:

horoscope

=

19:10:39

4.2388

=

19.1775

Since the birth is in day, we need to find the duration of the day, which is 19.1775 – 4.2388 =

14.9387

Duration

of

1

yama

in

day

Weekday

is

hrs 14.9387

/

8

=

1.8673

lord:

hrs Mars

The yamardhas of the day shall rise in the order of Mars -> Merc -> Jup -> Ven -> Sat -> Un-lorded

yamardha

(Gulika‘s

yamardha)

->

Sun

->

Moon.

The yama# of the unlorded part is 6th yama. The rising time of the 6th yama shall be 5* yama duration + Sunrise = 5* 1.8673 + 4.2388 = 13.5753 = 13:34:31. This time is called Gulikodaya The

Lagna

Thus 1.

(Gulika+Udaya) rising

the

Gulikodaya

at

steps Kala

=

Sunrise

Kala

or

that

time

of

computation

+

(Gulika‘s

the is

rising 100

time

of

Gulika.

35‘

28‖

Virgo.

Gulika

are

yama

duration

and

Mandi

of

yamardha

-

1)

*

2. Gulika = Ascendant rising at Gulikodaya Kala.

2.

Find

Kala,

Mrtyu,

Ardhaprahara,

Yamaghantaka

2.1.

Find

Weekday

Kala

=

Day/

Night

Duration

birth

of

Upagraha

Tuesday =

day

Day

=

rising

birth

14.9387

value

hrs

=

26

Kala: Time

Su

Mo

Day

2

Night

Tu

30

14

6

Th

+

(Day

4.2388

Sa

18

14

10

2

30

26

22

of

duration

+

=

Fr

22

time

Sunrise

=

26

10

Rising =

We

*

Kala

Upagraha

(14.9387

Value

*

4.2388

/

26/

32) 32)

+

12.1376

=

16.3764

=

16:22:35

Lagna

rising

=

Li

at

13:17:57

16:22:35

(longitude

of

2.2.

Kala)

Find

Weekday

Mrtyu

=

Day/

Night

Duration

Tuesday

birth

of

=

day

Upagraha

Day

=

birth

14.9387

value

hrs

=

2

Mrtyu: Time

Su

Day

Mo

10

Night

Tu 6

22

=

2

18

26

10

6

time

Sunrise

+

(Day

4.2388

=

*

+

Upagraha

(14.9387

4.2388

*2/ +

5:

Lagna

rising Ta

22

18

2

30

/

32) 32) 0.9336 hrs

10: at

28:50:13

Sa

Mrtyu Value

5.1725

=

Fr

of

duration

=

=

Th

30

14

Rising =

We

5: (longitude

21 10: of

21 Mrtyu)

2.3.

Find

Weekday

Ardhaprahara

=

Day/

Night

Duration

of

Upagraha

Tuesday

birth

=

day

Day

=

rising

birth

14.9387

value

hrs

=

6

Ardha-prahara: Time

Su

Day

Mo

14

Night

10

26

We

6

22

Rising =

Tu

2

18

=

+

duration

*

+

=

10

Fr

Sa

26

22

6

of

(Day

4.2388

30

14

time

Sunrise

Th

2

Ardhaprahara

Upagraha

Value

(14.9387

4.2388

/

*6/

32)

+

=

2.8010

7.0398

=

hrs

7:

Lagna

2:

rising

=

Ge

at

23:53:17

23

7:

2:

(longitude

of

2.4.

23 Ardhaprahara)

Find

Weekday

Yamaghantaka

=

Day/

Night

Duration Upagraha

Tuesday

birth

of

=

day

Day

=

rising

32)

birth

14.9387

value

hrs

=

10

Yamaghantaka: Time

Su

Mo

Tu

We

Day

18

14

10

6

Night

2

30

26

22

Rising = = =

time

Sunrise

+

18

*

Upagraha

Value *10/

+

rising

30

26

14

10

/

32) 32) hrs

54: at

Sa

4.6683

8.9071 8:

Fr

Yamaghantaka

(14.9387

4.2388

= Lagna

duration +

=

2

of

(Day

4.2388

Th

8:

25 54:

25

=

Cn

16:08:29

(longitude

of

2.5.

Yamaghantaka)

Find

Weekday

Mandi

=

Day/

Night

Duration

birth

of

Upagraha

Tuesday =

day

Day

=

rising

birth

14.9387

value

hrs

=

18

Mandi: Time

Su

Day

26

Night

10

Mo

Tu

22

18

6

Th

14

2

Rising =

We

10

30

=

+

(Day

=

2

22

18

of

duration

4.2388

Sa

6

26

time

Sunrise

Fr

*

+

Mandi

Upagraha

Value

(14.9387

4.2388

/

32)

*18/

32)

+

=

8.4030

12.6418

=

hrs

12:

Lagna

38:

rising

=

Leo

Jagannatha

at

12:

29:37:22

Hora

software

38:

(longitude

gives

Body

30

the

following

30

of

values

Longitude

for

Mandi) the

Nakshatra

Upagrahas:

Pada

Rasi

Nav

Kaala

13 Li 17' 58.28" Swat

2

Li

Cp

Mrityu

28 Ta 50' 19.41" Mrig

2

Ta

Vi

Artha Yama

Prahara

23

Ge

53'

25.62"

Puna

2

Ge

Ta

Ghantaka

16

Cn

08'

40.05"

Push

4

Cn

Sc

Maandi

29 Le 37' 28.10"

Gulika

Planets

10 Vi 35' 35.97" Hast

vs.

Aprakash

UPha 1

Vi

Grahas

1

Le

Sg

Ar

and

Upagrahas.

In the following verse in Jaitaka Parijata, Vaidyanath Dikshita, associates the Upagrahas with %p¢h ³mz> upagraha

different -anumuo¢ha

planets: kò)làda>

Syu,

kalpirixxUmaxRàharahya bh˜numukhagrah˜Õþ˜

k˜l˜daya×

kaÿ’aphalaprad˜×

ymk. syu

|

kramaþa× k˜laparidhidh¨m˜rdhaprah˜r˜hay˜ yamakaõ’akakodaõýam˜ndip˜topaketava×

|| He says that the Upagrahas are lorded by Sun to Ketu and they bestow painful results to the native. The lordship is Kala, Paridhi, Dhuma, Ardhaprahara, Yamaghantaka, Kodanda, Mandi, Pata, Upaketu respectively assigned to Sun to Ketu in the weekday order. Rearranging the lordship for aprakash grahas and Upagrahas, we arrive at the following list. Aprakash

Grahas:

Mars

-

Moon

-

Venus

-

Rahu

–

Dhuma

Paridhi/

Parivesha

Kodanda/ Pata

Ketu

Indrachapa /

Vyatipata

-

Upaketu

Upagrahas: Sun

-

Mars

Kala

-

Mrtyu

Jupiter

-

Yamaghantaka

Mercury

-

Ardhaprahara

Saturn

-

Saturn

Gulika

-

Dignities

Mandi

of

Upagrahas

Keeranuru Nataraja of Jatakalankaram (Tamil version) gives Rāśis of dignities for

these

Upagraha Dhuma

UpaGrahas Exaltation Leo

Vyatipat

Scorpio

Parivesh

Gemini

Indrachapa

Sagittarius

Upaketu

Aquarius

Gulika

and

Gulik Debilitation

Aquarius

Kala

Gemini

Mrtyu

as

follows

Malefic sign

Capricorn

Aries, Scorpio

Gemini

Libra

Sagittarius Cancer

Leo

Cancer -

Pisces Cancer

Aries, Scorpio Aquarius Sagittarius

-

are

Swakshetra

Sagittarius

-

-

which

Taurus

YamaghantakaArdhaprahara-

etc.

Gemini -

Capricorn Scorpio

If the Upagrahas are placed in dignity, their evil effects are reduced.

-

III

PRANAPADA

Pranapada traverses a sign in 15 Vighatis. We know that the Lagna approximately traverses a sign with a rate of 5 ghati or 300 vighati. This shows that the Pranapada Lagna moves at the

speed

20

times

faster

than

the

Lagna.

Calculation Step I: Find the Ista Ghati . Multiply this with 60 to find the Vighati elapsed after Sunrise. Alternatively this can be found by multiplying the hrs elapsed after sunrise to birth with 150, to

get

the

Vighati.

Step II: The Ista Kala in Vighati is divided by 15 and resultant is to be converted in Rashis (Signs), Degrees, minutes etc. and be added to the longitude of the Sun at the time of Sunrise. This shows that how much sings the Pranapada Lagna has traversed from Sunrise @

15

Vighatis

per

sign.

Step III: The Pranapada Lagna is always counted from the Movable sign in trine to Sun. Thus, if Sun is in movable sign, the final longitude will straight away yield Pranapada; if the Sun is in dual sign; add 120 Degree and if in fixed Sign add 240 degree additionally to get Pranapada. Since the Pranapada indicates the life energy, it is always counted from a movable sign, from

Sun,

the

giver

of

Life.

Illustration Sunrise Longitude

Time of

Sun

at

= sunrise

=

Le

5:30:31 7d

55‘

32.10‖

Step I: Ishta Kala = 14:32:44 – 5:30:31 = 14.545 – 5.5086 = 9.0314 Hrs = 1354.71 Vighati

(Hrs*150)

Step II: 1354.71/15 = 90.314 = 90 signs 9d 25m 12s = 6s 9d 25m 12s (expunging multiples

of

12)

Step III: Add Sun‘s Degree with the degrees arrived at step II. This comes out to be 17d 20‘. The No. of signs to be counted from the Movable sign in trine to Sun in Leo, should indicate the Pranapada Lagna. The movable sign in trine to Sun is Aries and counting 6 signs

from

Aries

it

comes

to

Libra.

Thus

the

Pranapada

becomes

Li

17d

20‘.

RESULTS DHUMA 1st

House

->

Valorous

->

Endowed

with

->

beautiful

eyes

Serious,

reserved

->

Wicked

->

Extremely

->

Watery

grave

short

if

in

a

tempered watery

sign

2nd

House

->

Sickly

->

Wealthy

->

Troubles

with

a

limb

represented

by

the

->

sign

in

2nd

house

Dull

witted

->

Lack

virility

->

Speech

troubles

3rd

house

->

Intelligent

->

Valorous

->

Generous

->

Sweet

spoken

->

Wealthy

->

Religious

->

Weakness

in

the

body

part

represented

by

4th

sign House

->

Sorrowful

-> ->

the

being Well

rejected

by

versed

the in

partner shastras

Belongs to a lineage of priests who are well versed in Yagnas (fire

sacrifice) 5th

house

-> ->

Limited Devoid

progeny of

-> -> ->

wealth Honorable

Shall

eat

anything Belligerent

6th

House

->

Valorous

->

Strong

->

Famous

->

Free

->

from

Destroyer

->

Troubles

diseases

of

enemies

from

animals

7th

House

->

Penniless

->

Extremely

->

Extra

passionate

marital

relationship

->

Lethargic

->

Troubles

->

Marriage

in

marriage

with

low

caste

8th

House

->

Lack

courage

->

Enthusiastic

->

Truthful

->

Disliked

by

->

others

Hard

hearted

->

Selfish

->

Engaged

in

evil

activities

->

Punishment

9th

House

->

Endowed

with

children

and

fortune

->

Wealthy

->

Honorable

->

Kind

->

Religious

->

Well

->

disposed Opposed

to by

his

relatives

family

elders

10th

House

->

Endowed

with

->

children

and

fortune

Ever

cheerful

->

Intelligent

->

Truthful

->

Troubles

from

fire

(electricity,

lightning

etc.)

11th ->

House Endowed

with

wealth,

-> ->

grains

and

Pleasant Knowledge

of

arts

&

-> ->

gold looking music Modest

Endowed

with

many

houses

12th

House

->

Immoral

->

Indulge

->

Interested

->

in in

sinful

acts

others’

wives

Addicted

to

vices

->

Unkind

->

Crafty

-> ->

Travel Prosper

in

abroad

foreign

land

VYATIPATA 1st ->

House Troubled

by

miseries

->

Cruel

->

Destructive

->

Foolish

-> ->

Opposition Health

with

relatives

troubles

->

throughout

Skin

diseases

2nd ->

House Wicked

&

Crook

->

Bilious

->

Materialistic

->

Ungrateful

->

Sinful

-> 3rd

Eloquent

speech House

->

Determined

->

Warrior

->

Generous

->

Wealthy

->

Dear

to

king

->

Head

of

army

->

Educated

->

&

Knowledgeable

Skillful

in

music

4th

House

->

Diseased

->

Bereft

of

progeny

-> -> ->

Unfortunate Endowed Engaged

with in

landed

property

agriculture

or

and

animal

husbandry

->

Wealthy

5th

House

->

Indigent

->

Pleasant

->

appearance

Imbalances

of

humor

->

Hardhearted

->

Bereft

->

Unworthy

of

children

progeny (if

there)

6th

House

->

Destroyer

of

enemies

-> ->

Strong Skillful

in

wielding

->

many

kinds

Knowledgeable

of in

-> Marital

Arts

Bad

behaviors

troubles with

7th

spouse House

-> ->

weapons Peaceful

-> ->

houses

Penury Bereft

of

wife

and

children

->

Unhappy

->

Passionate

->

Shameless

->

Troubled

with

8th -> ->

debts House

Deformity

of

eyes Ugly

->

Unfortunate

->

Insults

Brahmins

->

Blood

disorders

->

Occult

knowledge

9th

House

->

Engaged

many

->

things

Many

friends

->

Famous

->

Sweet

->

Liked

by

spoken

opposite

sex

->

Unfortunate

->

Irreligious

10th

House

->

Wealthy

->

Engaged

in

religious

activities

Extremely

wise

-> ->

Visionary

->

Wounds

from

various

11th

means House

->

Excessively

->

wealthy

Honored

by

Govt.

->

Truthful

->

Firm

->

Endowed

->

and

determined

with

many

Interested

->

horses

in

music

High

position

12th

House

->

Angry

->

Skillful

in

-> -> -> -> ->

many

activities

Physically Unfaithful

to

own

religion

&

convert

Hate

disabled

to

kith

&

Inter-caste Works

other

religion kin marriage

as

servant

PARIDHI 1st

house

->

Knowledgeable

->

Truthful

->

Peaceful

->

Wealthy

->

Endowed

with

children

->

Cleanliness

->

Charitable

->

Dear

to

->

Danger

elders from

and

guru

poisonous

->

animals

Violent

->

death

Difficulties

in

->

life

Mental

->

Troubled

grief

with

debts

2nd

house

->

Wealthy

->

and

famous

Pleasant

appearance

->

Materialistic

->

Happy

->

Religious

->

Leader

->

of

community

Immovable

->

Profits

properties

from

->

agriculture

Ancestral

->

Becomes

rich

after

wealth

constructing

3rd

House

->

Dear

->

to

Endowed

->

Respectful

->

Do

with

things

appearance many

to

->

relatives

elders without

& much

Insulted

->

by

Wander Becomes

lunatic

due

to

more

studies than

4th

capacity house

-> ->

thought education

for

studying

guru others

Discontinue

->

->

wife

Pleasant

->

->

house

Ever Well

wisher

of

cheerful even

enemies Amicable

->

Skillful

->

in

Suspension

music

due

to

->

and

singing

mistakes

in

Financial

job

embezzlement

->

Cheater

->

Punishment

5th

House

->

Blessed

by

goddess

Laxmi

->

Virtuous

->

Popular

in

the

community

->

Religious

->

Dear

->

Live

to

far

wife

from

birthplace

->

Obstacles

6th

house

->

Wealthy

->

Endowed

with

children

->

Materialistic

->

Well

->

wisher

to

Destroyer

others

of

enemies

->

Cheater

7th

House

->

Limited

->

children

(alpasantanayukta)

Devoid

of

happiness

->

Dumb

->

Extremely

-> -> -> ->

Wife No

business

suffers will

be

due

to

done

Suffer

->

manifold

in

Suffer

front

theft due

cruel the

and

to Lose

of

diseases

black an

8th -> ->

person larceny magic eye House

Occupied Endowed

in

spiritual with

Sattva

thoughts Guna

->

Peaceful

->

Strong

->

Determined

->

Religious

->

Suffer

theft

->

and

larceny

Severely

injured

->

Surgery

9th

house

->

Endowed

with

children

->

Blissful

->

Good

natured

->

Wealthy

->

Lack

passion

->

Honorable

-> ->

Easily

contented

Get doubted by superior and get punished for mistakes, he is not

responsible -> -> ->

Do

Does

not

things

which

Create

respect are

enmity

elders

not

with

according

the

people

in

the

house

to

one’s

Dharma

who

help

10th

them house

->

Well

versed

in

various

arts

disciplines

->

Materialistic

->

Strong

->

Devoid

->

Learned

of

in

->

anger

all

shastras

Respects

->

Help

->

Engaged

everybody the

in

needy

religious

->

activities

Construct

->

Earn

from

temple

religious

activities

11th

house

->

Enjoy

company

of

women

->

Virtuous

->

Intelligent

-> -> -> ->

Deal Suffer

due

to

digestive Unable

to

disorders to

his (such

acidity

convince

Illogical

12th ->

as

people etc.) others arguments House

Lack

happiness

->

Mischievous

->

Spendthrift

->

Dishonor

->

Suffer

->

elders

due

to

Difficulties

in

->

Heavy

and

gurus

secret

diseases

getting

expenditure

cured

on

health

INDRACHAPA 1st

House

->

Endowed

with

wealth,

grains

&

gold

->

Grateful

->

Truthful

->

Amicable

->

Devoid

of

->

any

weaknesses

Perennial

or

vices

health

troubles

2nd

House

->

Affable

->

Modest

->

Extremely

->

wise

Pleasant

appearance

-> ->

Religious Does

not

heed

to

advices

of

->

elders,

wise

men

Cannot

and

well

wishers

keep

secrets

3rd

House

->

Miserly

->

Well

versed

in

Arts

->

Thievish

->

Devoid

->

Devoid

->

Ill

-> -> ->

of

of

friends

repute

due

not

perform

well in

bad

of

-> ->

job

matters,

the

walks

forefathers of

4th ->

wishers

household

activities

to

limbs

mistakes

in

religious

Divert

and

to

Convoluted Does

some

life House

Endowed

with

cattle

Free Honored

&

from by

grains diseases

the

king

->

Modest

->

Cheat

and

->

con

others

Embezzle

->

funds

Take

bribe

5th

House

->

Visionary

->

Devout

->

Affable

->

Skillful

in

various

->

Knowledgeable

->

Highly

->

Prosper

-> ->

areas

in

Research Come

educated

education

activities

out

of

any

field

or

Scientist

difficult

situation.

6th

House

->

Destroyer

->

Clever

of

enemies

&

cunning

-> ->

Blissful Successful

and

->

prosperous

Troubled

in

all

by

enemies

-> ->

kinds

of in

Unfinished Suffer

black

magic

Virtuous

->

Well

versed

in

shastras

->

Religious

->

Dear

->

Break

-> No May

May

generative from

by

lose suffer

people

Family

in

comforts Cheated

to in

Trouble

-> ->

marital

trustworthy

limb

due from

to black

8th ->

life organs life females surgery magic House

Engaged

in

others

-> ->

enemies House

->

->

job jobs

by

7th

->

jobs

work Cruel

Interested

in

other’s

wives

->

Disabled

->

Unfulfilled

->

Troubled

->

by

Unsuccessful

bad

and

->

wishes dreams,

unfinished

Incessant

jobs troubles

9th

House

->

Perform

->

penance

(Tapasvi)

Chaste

->

(Brahmacharya)

Extremely

wise

->

Famous

->

Criminal

mentality

->

Irreligious

->

Financial

fraud

->

Punishment

10th

House

->

Endowed

with

many

children

->

Brilliant

->

Endowed

with

cattle

->

Famous

->

Hardship

->

Lesser

gain

->

for

the

Work

->

Unable

efforts

as to

servant

repay

debts

11th

House

->

Free

from

diseases

->

Determined

-> ->

Fiery Knowledgeable

->

->

mantras

Affectionate

-> ->

on

disposition

Clever

objective to

in outdo

weaponry

to

Capable Clear

&

spouse

& life

and

others

12th

hardworking achieve in

it

anything House

->

Shrewd

->

Egoistic

-> ->

Evil

in

disposition Shameless

->

Suffer

->

Extra

->

poverty

marital

Engaged

in

relationship

illegal

->

activities

Regal

->

Imprisonment

for

->

cheating

Suspension

->

Lose

penalty the

for

property

to

govt. cheating

the

govt.

UPAKETU 1st

house

->

Knowledgeable

in

various

disciplines

->

Blissful

->

Eloquent

->

Dear

->

Fulfillment

->

Hard

->

of

working Invite

to desires

but

even

problems

people and

then

by

success

not

helping

2nd

famous others house

->

Poet

->

Learned

->

Honorable

->

Modest

-> ->

Endowed Eloquent

&

affable

with

(however

speak

conveyances

only

when

required)

->

Amicable

->

Hardworking

->

Completes

work

at

3rd

hand house

->

Evil

&

destructive

->

Cruel

->

Lean

bodied

->

Suffer

penury

->

Suffer

with

acute

illnesses

->

Hardworking

->

Timid

-> -> 4th

Gets Speaks

others from

nasal

affection cavity House

->

Pleasant

appearance

->

Virtuous

->

Sattvik

->

disposition

Interested

->

Well

in

disposed

shastras

towards

others

->

Decorative

->

Cleanliness

->

Disciplined

->

Law

abiding

5th

house

->

Logician

->

Intelligent

->

Eloquent

->

Respectful

to

elders

and

->

gurus Blissful

->

Knowledgeable

on

arts

->

Stomach

problems

->

Heart

troubles

->

Mentally

->

Twin

birth

unhappy

(for

females)

maternal

relatives

6th

House

->

Ominous

to

->

Destroyer

->

Endowed

with

of

enemies

many

friends

->

Valorous

->

Splendorous

->

Sagacious

->

Go

abroad

->

for

health

Stagnancy

reasons

in

career

7th

House

->

Interested

in

Gambling

->

Passionate

->

Materialistic

-> ->

Attached Difficulties

in

-> ->

to life

prostitutes and

Suicidal Injured

by

thieves

career tendencies

and

bandits

8th

House

->

Engaged

in

sinful

acts

->

Shameless

->

Lack

happiness

->

from

Take

marital

refuge

->

to

opposition

Adversities

->

in

Drown

->

Suicidal

tendencies

partner life

in (by

debt

taking

poison)

9th

House

->

Cheerful

->

Helpful

->

Enthusiasm

->

to

all in

Jobs

living

religious

connected

->

beings activities

to

Honored

bravery

for

bravery

->

Hardworking

10th

House

->

Endowed

with

->

happiness Dear

&

fortune

to

females

->

Charitable

->

Like

company

->

Rise

&

of

the

subsequent

->

learned

fall

Fall

in

from

ones career height

11th

House

->

Wealthy

->

Fortunate

->

Valorous

-> ->

Well

versed

in

religious

activities

Engaged

such

in

->

as

fire

sacrifices

righteous

acts

Ever

gainful

12th ->

house Engaged

in

sinful

->

Valiant

->

Doesn’t

->

Extra

->

respect marital

tempered

Bad Difficulties

others affairs

Short

-> ->

acts

dreams in

life

->

Demotions

->

Foreign

-> ->

Invite Regal

fines

travels

problems for

in but

by

something

he

unhappy

helping is

job

not

others responsible

KALA 1st

House

->

Short

tempered

->

Adventurous

2nd

House

->

Obstacles

->

in

education

Lose

property

3rd

house

->

Hates

relatives

->

Wealthy

->

Charitable

4th

house

->

Troubled

married

5th

House

-> ->

life

Traveler Works

in

forests

->

and

hilly

Unhappy

family

6th

regions life house

->

High

position

->

Leader

->

Wealthy

->

Endowed

with

landed

property

7th

House

->

Prosecuted

->

Leaves

by his

govt. spouse

&

superiors

and

children.

8th -> ->

house Lack

comforts Lack

of

life happiness

9th

House

-> ->

Troubles Respects

Brahmins,

learned

to

ones,

father

wife

and

->

children Religious.

10th

house

->

Minister

->

Endowed

with

all

or kinds

king

of

comforts

11th

house

->

Powerful

->

Extremely

rich

12th

House

-> ->

Away Engage

in

evil

activities

->

Lose

from

and

lose

house

power

family &

reputation

and

property

ARDHAPRAHARA 1st

House

->

Intelligent

->

Talks

after

->

Knower

proper

thought

of

shastras

2nd

House

->

Wealthy

due

->

to Good

own

intelligence

in

debates

3rd

house

-> ->

Help Has

a

sense

from of

his suffering

4th

siblings in

life House

->

Educated,

->

Wealthy

->

Happy

in

5th ->

life house

Friendship

with

Mantriks

->

Endowed

with

wealth

&

property.

6th

House

->

Short

->

Belligerent

and

tempered Harsh

speech

7th

house

->

Prosper

after

marriage

8th

House

->

Respectable

->

Responsible

->

High

position

&

authority

9th

House

->

Good

->

Interested

->

in

in

debates

religious

Endowed

activities

with

property

10th

House

->

Educated,

->

Intelligent

->

Engaged

->

in

Complete

good

activities

deeds

in

hand

11th

House

->

Respects

->

Endowed

&

honors

with

wealth

->

the &

Get

truth property

co-operation

12th -> -> ->

House Some

kind

of

unhappiness

in

the

Unfinished Regal

family

life

education fines

YAMAGHANTAKA 1st -> 2nd

House Fortunate House

->

Good

in

debates

->

Educated

->

Earns

property

3rd

House

->

Dishonor

->

May

->

lose

Siblings

->

Mistakes

in

job

will

prosper

fulfilling

duties

4th

House

->

Get

landed

property

->

Educated

-> ->

Auspicious Blessed

by

functions elders

in in

house

the

family

5th

House

->

Suffer

due

to

children

->

Educated

->

Advisory

jobs

in

Govt.

6th

House

->

Lazy

-> ->

Ill Engaged

in

evil

and

lethargic

repute deeds

in

with

help

career of

Mantriks

7th ->

House Will

have

good

wife

&

->

children Respectful

->

Keeps

the

family’s

honor

8th ->

House Earn

due

to

day

to

day

9th

House

->

Engaged

->

High

in

religious

position

->

Endowed

with

wealth

->

Comforts

from

wife

10th

work

activities

&

authority &

property

and

children House

->

Good

->

status

Engaged

in

&

position

religious

activities

11th

House

->

Gains

due

to

->

wife

and

Profits

children

in

->

business

Live

abroad

12th

House

->

Disliked

->

by

others,

even

wife

Difficulties

and

children

in

leave

earning

him

livelihood

MANDI 1st

house

->

Sickly

->

Lean

->

Slowly

->

Prosper

complete

bodied

work

due

in

to

hand

self

effort

2nd

House

->

Unkind

->

Inflict

emotional

pain

->

on

others

Vulgar

speech

->

Belligerent

3rd ->

House Earns due

to courage & bravery such as thieves, bandits, police

officials,

army

men

->

Unfriendly

-> ->

etc.

Unhappiness While

traveling

troubled

neighbors

from due

to

siblings unwanted

4th

House

-> ->

Uncomfortable

life

Run away from material pursuits such as house, property, vehicles etc.

-> ->

Enemies Troubled

relationship

in with

5th

job relatives House

-> ->

talks

Troubles Ill

repute

in due

progeny to

children

-> ->

Lack Enmity

with

faith

superiors

in

on

job

guru

and

hence

and

elders

of

prosperity

devoid

-> ->

Diseased Lacks

blessing

of

deity,

even

though

worshipped

by

6th

House

->

Hate

->

his

Lack

->

Loan

->

maternal

faith

spent

in

over

Suffer

family

his

on

due

colleagues

unnecessary

to

->

others

Unhappy

things

misbehavior

in

career

7th

House

->

Uncontrollable

->

Ill

repute

->

due

Concerned

->

Eagle’s

to

immoral

for

eye

passion nature

wife’s

(looking

health

for

a

prey)

8th

House

-> ->

Intelligent Knowledgeable

in

Mantras

&

Tantras

or

other

occult

disciplines

->

Sickly

->

Surgery

->

Troubles

on

some

from

part

of

poison,

the

body

&

fire

weapon

9th

House

->

Irreligious

-> ->

Con Perform

others

in

religious

name

observances

->

of

religion

without

Unhappy

devotion

in

life

10th ->

House Famous

due

to

religious

-> ->

activities

Helps Does

activities

->

with

Good

&

good

deeds

the

public

Completes

->

needy

interests

task

at

reputation

in

11th

in

mind hand family House

-> ->

him

Extremely Endowed

with

landed

property

and

material

rich comforts

->

Profits

from

-> ->

businesses

Extremely High

position

&

authority

in

Govt.

courageous

or

such

organizations

12th

House

->

Bad

dreams

->

Timid

->

Lose

->

Expenses

->

May

->

are

more

lose

Suffer

->

valuable

ill

Physical

one

health

than of

due

relationship

income

his

limbs

black

magic

wicked

women

to with

->

things

Defective

nails

GULIKA 1st

House

->

Sickly

->

Lustful

->

Sinful

->

Crafty

->

Mischievous

->

Sorrowful

->

Epilepsy

2nd

house

->

Unpleasant

appearance

->

Sorrowful

->

Narrow

->

Addicted

minded to

vices

->

Shameless

->

Penniless

->

After

36

years

of

age

the

person

goes

abroad

and

become

3rd

House

-> ->

Pleasant Head

of

a

village

or

town

appearance (such

as

->

4th

mayor) Righteous

-> ->

rich

Dear Respected

&

to honored

wise by

the

men king House

->

Sickly

->

Devoid

-> ->

Suffer

due

of

Engaged

in

to

and

->

windy

happiness sinful

bilious

Unhappy

acts complaints

domestic

life

5th

House

->

Insulted

by

others

->

Penniless

->

Short

lived

->

Spiteful

->

Narrow

->

minded

Lack

->

Subdued

virility

by

the

wife

->

Atheist

->

Unhappy

in

future

life

6th

House

->

Splendorous

->

Good

->

natured

Dear

to

->

wife Energetic

->

Determined

->

Devoid

of

->

enemies

Good

health

->

Wealthy

7th

House

->

Sinful

->

Extra

marital

affairs

->

Emaciated

->

Devoid

->

Subdued

->

Live

-> ->

by on

Poverty Goes

to

abroad

of the

wife

wife’s

wealth

after and

wander

8th ->

friends

marriage for

jobs House

Tormented

by

Hunger

->

Emaciated

->

Sorrowful

->

Cruel

->

Extremely

high

temper

->

Hardhearted

->

Penniless

->

Bereft

of

virtues

-> ->

Sickly Unable

to

save

even

->

though

the

May

earnings

get

are

ill

good repute

9th

House

->

Undergo

many

ordeals

->

Emaciated

->

Engaged

in

sinful

->

and

evil

Extremely

acts

hardhearted

->

Sluggish

->

Un-fortunate

&

ill

fated

10th

House

->

Endowed

with

children

->

Blissful

->

Materialistic

-> ->

Worshipper Taken

->

refuge

to

Gets

yogic

of and

power,

fire

righteous

rewards

&

path honor

11th

House

->

Company

->

Leader

->

Well

of of

good his

wisher

->

women community

of

friends

Short

->

Regain

stature

lost

->

property

Good

income

12th

house

->

Engaged

in

sinful

acts

->

Disabled

->

Unfortunate

->

Lethargic

->

Associates

-> ->

with Unhappy

May

suffer

due

to

black

immoral family magic

from

women life enemies

PRANAPADA 1st

House

->

Weak

body

->

Sickly

->

Dumb

(cant

->

speak)

Dull

witted

->

Lunatic

->

Disabled

(defective

limb)

->

Miserable

2nd

house

->

Endowed

with

abundant

grains

->

Wealthy

->

Many

->

attendants

Many

children

->

Fortunate

3rd

House

->

Injurious

&

savage

->

Egoistic

->

Hardhearted

-> ->

Very Devoid

of

respect

for

dirty

elders

&

gurus

4th

House

->

Happy

->

Amicable

->

Truthful

->

Respects

elders

&

->

gurus Splendorous

->

Dear

to

wise

men

5th

House

->

Happy

->

Righteous

->

Kind

6th ->

House Subdued

by

his

relatives

and

enemies

->

Severe

digestive

troubles

->

Unkind

->

Wicked

->

Sickly

->

Affluent

->

Short

lived

7th

House

->

Jealous

->

Ever

libidinous

->

Cruel

->

Endowed

with

evil

thoughts

8th

House

-> -> ->

Afflicted Troubled Troubled

by

by

by the

relatives,

diseases

king

(govt.)

servants

&

9th

sons House

->

Endowed

with

->

sons

Very

rich

->

Fortunate

->

Pleasant

->

appearance

Serve

->

others

Always

->

satisfied

Clear

sighted

10th

House

->

Valiant

->

Intelligent

->

Skilful

-> -> 11th

Expert

in

carrying

out Worship

royal

orders gods House

->

Famous

->

Virtuous

->

Wise

->

Materialistic

->

Wealthy

->

Fair-complexioned

->

Honorable

12th

house

->

Mean

&

narrow

minded

->

Wicked

->

Defective-limbed

-> ->

Hate

learned

men

(disabled)

(Brahmins)

and

relatives

Suffer from eye diseases

Some

important

points:

1. If any planet is conjoined with or aspected by (7th aspect) or disposits Gulika, during their dasa or Antar dasa or during transit of such planets on Gulika, troubles will be seen. 2. When Yamaghantaka‘s dispositor conjoins any planet, then during the Dasa, Antar of such planet auspicious results like marriage, new house warming ceremony, birth of a child, Deva

Pratishta

etc.

happen.

3. When Ardhaprahara‘s dispositor conjoins any planet, then during their Dasa and Antar, events like court case, compromising of a case, agreement, signing of new business etc. may

take

place.

4. Normally during the Kala‘s dispositor‘s dasa- antar or the dasa- antar of the planet conjoining

the

dispositor

only

bad

events

may

take

place.

5. Normally when the Upagrahas conjoins any planet, during the dasa and antar of the said planet, Upagrahas will give their full results. During the dasa of lords and dispositors of Upagrahas, they will give 50 % of results. Any planet that is opposite to an Upagraha, during

its

dasa

and

antar

75%

results

can

be

seen.

6. During the transit of Shani on Gulika, the person loses his wealth, honor and fame. CASE

STUDIES

Following case studies shows the effect of the Aprakash grahas and Upagrahas in shaping the life of the native. Check if there are planets in the house occupied by the Upagrahas, if, yes, then their results shall dominate, otherwise the results of the Upagrahas shall dominate. Case Body Maandi

I:

Mahatma

Gandhi,

Longitude 21 Cp 38' 41.73" Srav

Nationalist

Nakshatra 4

Pada

Rasi Cp

Nav Cn

Gulika

18 Aq 53' 24.71" Sata

Pranapada

Lagna

11

Ar

Dhooma

08'

Aswi

4

Aq

Li

Ta

Vi

Sc 45' 46.23"

Jye

4

Sc

Pi

Le

Magh

1

Le

Ar

2

Le

Vi

Parivesha

29 0

Upaketu

Cn

2

Ta

45'

46.23"

14'

13.77"

16 Le 54' 13.77" PPha

3

Pi

Mrig

29

Chapa

Aq Ar

0 Aq 14' 13.77" Dhan

Vyatipata Indra

24.48"

4

Kaala

26 Vi 21' 56.20" Chit

1

Vi

Le

Mrityu

6 Sc 35' 49.41" Anu

1

Sc

Le

Artha Yama

Prahara

26

Sc

20'

19.15"

Jye

3

Sc

Aq

Ghantaka

16

Sg

49'

42.72"

PSha

2

Sg

Vi

Dhuma

5

Limited

progeny

Devoid

of

wealth

Honorable Shall

eat

anything

Belligerent Vyatipata

8

deformity

of

eyes

Ugly Unfortunate Insults

Brahmins

Blood

disorders

Occult

knowledge

Paridhi

2

Wealthy

&

famous

Pleasant

appearance

Materialistic Happy Religious Leader

of

community

Immovable

properties

Profits

from

agriculture

Ancestral Becomes Indrachapa

wealth rich

after

constructing

house 11

Free

from

diseases

Determined Fiery

disposition

Knowledgeable

on

mantras

Affectionate

&

weaponry

to

Capable

spouse

&

Clear

objective

in

Clever

to

outdo

hardworking life

and

achieve

others

in

it anything

Upaketu

11

Wealthy Fortunate Valorous Well

versed

in

religious

Engaged

activities

in

such

as

fire

sacrifices

righteous

acts

Ever

gainful

Kala

12

Away

from

Engage

in

evil

activities

Lose house and property times

when

he

family

and

lose

power

&

reputation

He went abroad away from his family and at many

traveled;

he

was

away

from

his

family.

In a positive sense “engaged in evil activities” could be treated as his rebellion

against

the

ruling

govt.

at

that

time.

Mrtyu

2

Ardhaprahara

2

Wealthy

due

to

Good

own

in

intelligence debates

Yamaghantaka

3

Dishonor May

lose

Siblings

will

Mistakes Mandi

in

job prosper fulfilling

duties 4

Uncomfortable Run

away

from

life material

pursuits

such

Enemies

as

house,

property,

vehicles

etc.

in

Troubled

relationship

job with

relatives

Gulika

5

Unhappy

Case

in

II:

Sigmund

Body

future

life

Freud,

Psychologist

Longitude

Nakshatra

Pada

Rasi

Nav

Mandi

25 Le 09' 07.87" PPha

4

Le

Sc

Gulika

15 Vi 17' 54.32" Hast

2

Vi

Ta

Dhooma

7 Vi 48' 25.57" UPha

4

Vi

Pi

Vyatipata

22

Li

11'

34.43"

Visa

1

Li

Ar

Parivesha

22

Ar

11'

34.43"

Bhar

3

Ar

Li

7

Pi

48'

25.57"

UBha

2

Pi

Vi

3

Pi

Aq

Indra

Chapa

Upaketu

24 Pi 28' 25.57" Reva

Kaala

15 Li 20' 57.46" Swat

3

Li

Aq

Mrityu

12 Ge 32' 22.48" Ardr

2

Ge

Cp

Artha Yama

Prahara Ghantaka

4 25

Cn

50'

50.32"

Push

1

Cn

Le

Cn

08'

56.19"

Asre

3

Cn

Aq

Upagraha

House#

Dhuma

12

Immoral Indulge Interested

in in

Addicted

sinful

acts

others’

wives

to

vices

Unkind Crafty Travel Prosper

abroad in

foreign

Vyatipata Troubled

land 1

by

miseries

Cruel Destructive Foolish Opposition

with

relatives

Health

troubles

throughout

Skin

diseases

Paridhi

7

Limited

children

Devoid

(alpasantanayukta)

of

happiness

Dumb Extremely Wife No

cruel suffers

business

due

will

be

Suffer

to done

manifold

in

theft

Suffer

due

front

of

diseases the

and to

Lose

person larceny

black

magic

an

eye

Indrachapa

6

Destroyer

of

Clever

enemies

&

cunning

Blissful Successful

and

prosperous

Troubled

in

by

all

kinds

enemies

in

Unfinished Suffer

of

jobs job jobs

black

magic

by

Upaketu

enemies 6

Ominous

to

maternal

Destroyer

of

Endowed

with

relatives enemies

many

friends

Valorous Splendorous Sagacious Go Stagnancy Kala Short

abroad

for

health in

reasons career 1 tempered

Adventurous Mrtyu Ardhaprahara Intelligent

9 10

Engaged

in

Complete

good

activities

deeds in

hand

Yamaghantaka

10

Good

status

Engaged

in

&

position

religious

activities

Mandi

11

Extremely

rich

Endowed

with

landed

property

Profits

and

material

comforts

from

businesses

Extremely High

courageous

position

&

authority

in

Govt.

or

such

organizations

Gulika

12

Defective

organ

Unhappy May

family suffer

Case

III:

due

to

Swami

life

black

magic

Vivekananda,

Body

Longitude

from

enemies

Spiritual Nakshatra

Pada

Leader Rasi

Nav

Maandi

13 Le 35' 57.62" PPha

1

Le

Le

Gulika

6 Vi 18' 58.47" UPha

3

Vi

Aq

Dhooma

12 Ta 45' 44.62" Rohi

1

Ta

Ar

Vyatipata

17

Aq

14'

15.38"

Sata

4

Aq

Pi

Parivesha

17

Le

14'

15.38"

PPha

2

Le

Vi

3

Sc

Li

4

Sc

Pi

2

Li

Cp

Indra

Chapa

Upaketu

12

45'

44.62"

Anu

29 Sc 25' 44.62" Jye

Kaala

10 Li 17' 41.65" Swat

Mrityu

Sc

Aq

Prahara

16

Sg

30'

42.85"

PSha

1

Sg

Le

Ghantaka

10

Cn

33'

03.65"

Push

3

Cn

Li

Artha Yama

Sc

23 Sc 58' 11.88" Jye

Upagraha Dhuma Valorous Strong Famous

House#

Results

3

Comments 6

Free

from

Destroyer

diseases of

Troubles

enemies

from

animals

Vyatipata

3

Determined Warrior Generous Wealthy Dear

to

king

Head

of

army

Educated

&

Knowledgeable

Skillful

in

music

Paridhi

9

Endowed

with

children

Blissful Good

natured

Wealthy Lack

passion

Honorable Easily

contented

In career, superiors will doubt the person and he might be punished for something Does Do

which not

things

Create

he

is

respect which

enmity

are with

elders not

according

the

people

not

responsible.

in

the to

house

one’s

who

help

Indrachapa

Dharma them 12

Shrewd Egoistic Evil

in

disposition

Shameless Suffer

poverty

Extra Engaged

marital

relationship

in

illegal

activities

Regal Imprisonment

penalty for

Suspension Lose

cheating

the

for property

to

govt. cheating

the

govt.

Upaketu

12

Engaged

in

sinful

acts

Valiant Doesn’t

respect

Extra

others

marital

affairs

Short

tempered

Bad

dreams

Difficulties

in

Demotions

in

Foreign

job

travels

Invite Regal

life but

problems fines

for

by something

unhappy

helping he

is

others

not

responsible

Kala

11

Powerful Extremely

rich

Mrtyu

12

Ardhaprahara

1

Intelligent Talks

after

proper

Knower

thought

of

shastras

Yamaghantaka Earn

8 due

to

day

to

day

work

Mandi

9

Irreligious Con Perform

others

in

religious

name

of

observances

Unhappy

religion

without

devotion

in

life

Gulika

10

Gets

power

Case

IV:

Body

&

Mother Longitude

rewards

and

Teresa, Nakshatra

honor

Philanthropist Pada

Rasi

Nav

Maandi

28 Le 14' 05.28" UPha

1

Le

Sg

Gulika

17 Vi 58' 46.31" Hast

3

Vi

Ge

Dhooma

23 Sg 08' 36.58" PSha

3

Sg

Li

Vyatipata

6 Cn

51' 23.42"

Push

2

Cn

Vi

Parivesha

6 Cp

51' 23.42"

USha

4

Cp

Pi

1

Ge

Ar

Indra

Chapa

23

Upaketu

9

Kaala Mrityu Artha Yama

Ge

08'

36.58"

Puna

Cn 48' 36.58" Push

2

Cn

Vi

17 Li 21' 06.59" Swat

4

Li

Pi

4

Sc

Pi

27 Sc 26' 00.42" Jye Prahara

20

Sg

56'

58.91"

PSha

3

Sg

Li

Ghantaka

21

Cp

27'

08.15"

Srav

4

Cp

Cn

Upagraha

House#

Dhuma

1

Valorous Endowed

with

Serious

beautiful

eyes

&

reserved

Wicked Extremely Watery

short grave

if

in

tempered a

watery

Vyatipata

sign 8

Deformity

of

eyes

Ugly Unfortunate Insults

Brahmins

Blood

disorders

Occult

knowledge

Paridhi

2

Wealthy

&

famous

Pleasant

appearance

Materialistic Happy Religious Leader

of

community

Immovable

properties

Profits

from

agriculture

Ancestral Becomes

wealth rich

after

constructing

house

Indrachapa

7

Virtuous Well

versed

in

shastras

Religious Dear

to

Break

in

Trouble No

May

Family

in

life

generative

comforts

Cheated May

people

from

organs

marital

by

trustworthy

lose

limb

suffer

females

due

to

from

life

black

Upaketu

surgery magic 8

Engaged

in

sinful

acts

Shameless Lack

happiness

Take

from

refuge

to

Adversities

life

in tendencies

partner opposition

in

Drown Suicidal

marital

debt

(by

taking

Kala

poison) 11

Powerful Extremely

rich

Mrtyu

12

Ardhaprahara

1

Intelligent Talks

after

proper

Knower

thought

of

shastras

in

debates

Yamaghantaka

2

Good Educated Earns

property

Mandi

9

Irreligious Con Perform

others religious

in

name observances

of without

religion devotion

Unhappy

in

life

Gulika

10

Gets

power

Case

V:

&

rewards

and

Adolf

Body

honor

Hitler

Longitude

(Sadist)

Nakshatra

Pada

Rasi

Nav

Maandi

1 Vi 11' 07.82" UPha

2

Vi

Cp

Gulika

20 Vi 19' 36.30" Hast

4

Vi

Cn

Dhooma

21 Le 50' 18.80" PPha

3

Le

Li

Vyatipata

8 Sc 09' 41.20" Anu

2

Sc

Vi

Parivesha Indra

8 Ta

Chapa

21

Upaketu

Aq

09' 41.20" 50'

18.80"

Krit PBha

4

Ta

Pi

1

Aq

Ar

8 Pi 30' 18.80" UBha

2

Pi

Vi

Kaala

29 Ar 10' 14.92" Krit

1

Ar

Sg

Mrityu

23 Ge 42' 30.38" Puna

2

Ge

Ta

Artha Yama

Prahara

13

Ghantaka

Cn

35'

43.35"

Push

4

Cn

Sc

Le

37'

25.18"

Magh

1

Le

Ar

2

Dhuma Endowed

11 with

wealth,

grains

and

Pleasant Knowledge

gold looking

of

arts

&

music

Modest Endowed

with

many

Vyatipata

houses 2

Wicked

&

Crook

Bilious Materialistic Ungrateful Sinful Eloquent

speech

Paridhi Occupied Endowed Peaceful Strong

8 in with

spiritual Sattva

thoughts Guna

Determined Religious Suffer

theft

and

larceny

Severely

injured

Surgery Indrachapa

5

Visionary Devout Affable Skillful

in

various

areas

Knowledgeable Highly

educated

Prosper

in

Research Come

education

activities out

field

or

of

any

Scientist

difficult

Upaketu

situation. 6

Ominous

to

maternal

Destroyer

relatives

of

Endowed

enemies

with

many

friends

Valorous Splendorous Sagacious Go

abroad

for

Stagnancy

health in

reasons career

Kala

7

Prosecuted

by

Leaves

govt.

his

spouse

&

superiors

and

children.

Mrtyu

9

Ardhaprahara

10

Educated, Intelligent Engaged

in

Complete

good

activities

deeds in

hand

Yamaghantaka Gains Profits

11 due

to

wife in

and

children business

Live

abroad

Mandi

12

Bad

dreams

Timid Lose

valuable

Expenses May Suffer

are

more

lose

one

ill

Physical

things

health relationship

than of

due with

Defective

income

his to

black wicked

limbs magic women nails

Gulika

12

Defective

organ

Unhappy

family

life

May suffer due to black magic from enemies Saturday, February 02, 2008

Planetary Relationships BPHS Chapter 3

५५ trikoṇāt svātsukhasvā'ntyadhīdharmāyuḥsvatuṅgapāḥ | suhṛdo ripavaśvānve samāścobhayalakṣaṇāḥ || 55|| 55. Natural Relationships. Note the Rāśis, which are the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th and 12th from the Mooltrikon of a Graha. The Grahas ruling such Rāśis are its friends, apart from the Lord of its exaltation Rāśi. Lords other than these are its enemies. If a Grah becomes its friend as well, as its enemy (on account of the said two computations), then it is neutral, or equal.

५६ daśavandhvāyasahajasvāntyasthāstu parasparam | tatkāle mitratāṁ yānti ripavo'nyatra saṁsthitāḥ || 56|| 56. Temporary Relationships. The Grah, posited in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, or the 12th from another, becomes a mutual friend. There is enmity otherwise. (This applies to a given Janm Kundali)

५७ tatkāle ca nisarge ca mitraṁ cedadhimitrakam | mitraṁ mitrasamatve tu śatruḥ śatrusamatvake || 57|| 57-58. Compound Relationship. Should two Grahas be naturally and temporarily friendly, they become extremely friendly. Friendship on one count and neutrality on another count make them friendly. Enmity on one count combined with affinity on the other turns into equality. Enmity and neutralship cause only enmity. Should there be enmity in both manners, extreme enmity is obtained. The Jyotishi should consider these and declare horoscopic effects accordingly. Saturday, February 02, 2008

Yogakaraka 1. O Brahmin, thus I have told you about the effects, derivable through Karakamsa. Now listen to the

effects,

arising

out

of

lordships

of

Grahas

over

Bhavas.

2-7. Nature due to Lordships of Grahas. Benefics, owning Kendras, will not give benefic effects, while

malefics,

owning

Kendras,

will

not

remain

inauspicious.

This particular aspect of lordship goes by the name of Kendradhipatya dosa. The term suggests the evil arising

by

the

virtue

of

lordship

of

a

Kendra.

Maharishi Parashara says that, benefic owing Kendra loses it beneficence while malefic loses its malfeasance owning Kendras. However it is not said that Benefics become malefics and malefics, benefics. There is a subtle difference between them, a benefic after losing its beneficence becomes a neutral

planet

only

and

so

does

a

malefic.

The Lord of a Kona will give auspicious results. The Lord of Lagna is especially auspicious, as Lagna is a Kendra, as well as a Kona. Putr and Dharma Bhava are specially for wealth, while Yuvati

and

Karma

Bhava

are

especially

for

happiness.

The Kendras, 1st, 4th, 7th and 10 are the houses of happiness whereas the Konas, 1st, 5th and 9th are the Any

houses Grah,

of

wealth. owning

Lagna Sahaj,

being Ari,

a

Kendra or

and

Labh

a

Kona

Bhava,

are will

especially give

evil

auspicious. effects.

The lords of 3rd, 6th and 11th are inauspicious. They combinedly go by the name of Trisdhadaaya. The terms Trishadaaya is derived from tri+shad+aaya, which literally means 3rd, 6th and 11th.

The effects, due to the Lords of Vyaya and Randhr Bhava, will depend on their association. 8th and 12th lord are neutral. They beget their nature based on their other lordship or association. For example for Gemini Lagna, Saturn being the 8th and 9th lord becomes auspicious for the native. In

each

group

the

significance

will

be

in

the

ascending

order.

This says that among the Kendra, 10th is the strongest one, among the Konas, 9th is the strongest one and

among

the

trishadayas,

11th

is

the

strongest

one.

Randhr’s Lord is not auspicious, as he owns the 12th from Dharma Bhava. If the Lord of Randhra Bhava simultaneously owns Sahaj, Yuvati, or Labh Bhava, he will prove specifically harmful, while his

simultaneous

ownership

of

a

Kona

will

bestow

auspicious

effects.

Even though 8th house is neutral it is not auspicious as it signifies loss (12th) of dharma (9th). If the 8th lord simultaneously owns the trishadayas, it shall be extremely inauspicious. However if it owns the Konas,

it

shall

be

auspicious.

If a Kendra or Kona lord simultaneously lord over the 8th house, it will not contribute to Rajayoga (Kendra & Kona lord association). Hence 8th lord can be termed as Yoga-breaker. Thus whenever there is any association

of

the

8th

lord

in

any

yoga,

it

gets

broken

or

nullified.

The Graha, owning a predominant Bhava, will stall the effects, due to another, owning a less significant

Bhava

and

will

give

his

own

results.

If a planet owns two bhavas, it will give effect of the predominate one while stalling the effect of the other less

significant

one.

This

is

based

on

natural

strength

of

bhava

which

is

Natural strength of houses has been mentioned in books like Laghu Parasari. The quadrants, in the rising order of 1st, 4th, 7th & 10th are stronger than the Trishadayas in the order 3rd, 6th and 11th. The Trishadayas are stronger than the trine 5th and 9th houses. The 2nd and 12th houses have no strength of their own and depend on the other house lordship of their owner. The eighth house is always evil and is never stronger than the ascendant. Thus on the basis of lordship the planets can be placed in the following ascending order of natural strength (influence) in the chart: 2nd, 12th, 5th, 9th, 3rd, 6th, 11th, 8th,

1st,

4th,

7th

&

10th

house

lord.

Thus a planet owning both 8th and 9th shall give more effects of 8th than 9th since naturally 8th is stronger Randhr’s

than lordship

of

Sūrya

and

9th. Candr

is

not

evil.

Sun and Moon do not suffer the blemish of 8th lordship. Among all the nine planets, Sun and Moon are the only luminaries are the sattvik planets and hence they do not suffer due to the lordship of the 8th house.

8-10. Natural Benefics and Malefics. Guru and Śukr are benefics, while Candr is mediocre in benefice and Budh is neutral (a benefic, when associated with a benefic and a malefic, when related to a malefic). Malefics are Sūrya, Śani and Mangal. Full Candr, Budh, Guru and Śukr are stronger in the ascending order. Weak Candr, Sūrya, Śani and Mangal are stronger (in malefic disposition) in the ascending order. In revealing maleficence, due to rulership of Kendras, Candr, Budh,

Guru

and

Śukr

are

significant

in

the

ascending

order.

Jupiter and Venus are natural benefics, Moon is middling while Mercury neutral. Sun, Saturn and Mars are

the

natural

malefics.

Full Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus are stronger in that order for beneficence, whereas weak Moon, Sun,

Saturn

and

Mars

are

stronger

in

ascending

order

for

malfeasance.

Thus the sequence of planet arranged in the increasing order of beneficence is Mars, Saturn, Sun, Weak Moon, Full Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus. Thus Mars is the most malefic and Venus is the most benefic

in

the

scheme

of

Kendradhipatya

Dosha.

11-12. Lordships of Kendras and Konas. If there be an exchange between a Lord of a Kendra and a Lord of a Kona, or, if a Lord of a Kendra is yuti with a Lord of a Kona in a Kendra, or in a Kona, or, if a Lord of a Kona is in a Kendra, or vice versa, or, if there happens to be a full Drishti between a Lord of a Kendra and a Lord of a Kona, they cause a Yoga. One born in such Yoga will become a king

and

be

famous.

For rajayoga, various kinds of associations between Kendra and Kona lords are narrated here, they are: 1. Conjunction between lord of Kendra or Kona 2. Exchange (lord of Kona in Kendra and lord of Kendra in Kona) 3. If Kendra lord is in Kona or Kona lord is in Kendra. 4. Mutual aspect between lords of kendra and kona

13. If one and the same Graha gets the lordships of a Kona, as well as a Kendra and is placed in a Kendra,

or

in

a

Kona,

it

will

prove

specially

a

Yoga

Karaka.

If a Kona lord also happens to be Kendra lord and placed in a Kendra or Kona, becomes a special yogakaraka (bestower of yoga). A yogakaraka needs to be placed in a Kendra or Kona to become

specifically

a

strong

yoga

karaka,

bestowing

affluence.

Tradition teaches that the placement of a yogakaraka in the house it is a karaka of gives auspicious results. Thus Yogakaraka Saturn is placed in the 12th house for Taurus Lagna becomes extremely auspicious,

even

if

it

is

debilitated.

14. Lordship of Kendra. It has been said, that a malefic, owning a Kendra, will become auspicious, which is true, only when it simultaneously Lords over a Kona and not by merely owning a Kendra. It has been mentioned earlier that natural malefics owning Kendra can bestow auspicious results, however this is possible only of it simultaneously owns a Kona and its mere lordship of a kendra does not make

it

auspicious.

This sloka is often misinterpreted. Many take Malefics as auspicious just by their virtue of owning kendra, however Maharishi Parashara makes it clear that such malefic should simultaneously lord over a Kona. 15. If the Lords of a Kendra or a Kona own simultaneously an evil Bhava, he does not cause a Raja Yoga

by

mere

relations

stipulated

(as

per

Ch.

34,

Slokas

11

and

12).

For a rajayoga to form, the lord of the Kendra or the Kona should not simultaneously rule a trishadaya.

16. Rahu and Ketu give predominantly the effects, as due to their yuti with a Bhava Lord, or, as due

to

the

Bhava

they

occupy.

Nodes give their results based on their conjunctions or their placements (is there are no conjunctions). 17. If Rahu and/or Ketu are in Kendra, receiving a Drishti from, or in association with the Lord of a Kona,

or

of

a

Kendra,

it

will

become

Yoga

Karaka.

Nodes become yogakarakas if 1. They are placed in Kendra and aspected by a lord of Kona. 2. They are associated with lord of a Kendra or a Kona.

18. O Maharishi Parashara, please narrate, according to the Rāśis rising, as to which Graha is a Yoga

Karaka

and

which

is

inauspicious.

19-22. Grahas and Mesh Lagna. O Brahmin, listen to these with examples. Even though Mangal is the Lord of Randhr Bhava, he will be helpful to auspicious Grahas. Śani, Budh and Śukr are

malefics. Auspicious are Guru and Sūrya. The mere Yuti of Śani with Guru will not produce auspicious effects (although they own a Kona and a Kendra). If Guru is at the disposal of a malefic, he will surely give inauspicious results. Śukr is a direct (independent) killer. Śani etc. will also

inflict

death,

if

associated

with

an

adverse

Graha

(Śukr).

Here Maharishi Parashara starts narrating about the Yogakarakas and marakas for each lagna. They are as

follows:

Aries Lagna: 1. Sun: Sun is the lord of the 5th house and hence a auspicious planet 2. Moon: Moon is the lord of kendra, hence suffers with Kendradhipatya dosa. However based on whether Moon is benefic or malefic based on its paksha bala, we would know if Moon is really suffering from Kendradhipatya dosa. 3. Mars: Mars is the lord of lagna and the 8th house. Since 8th lordship is neutral, it be a auspicious planets for the lagna. However due to 8th lordship it will not participate in any rajayogas. 4. Mercury: Mercury is the lord of 3rd and 6th house and being the lord of 2 trishadaya, it is a first rate malefic. 5. Jupiter: Jupiter is the lord of 9th and the 12th house. Since 12th house is a neutral house, it is a auspicious planet, being the lord of a Kona. 6. Venus: Venus being the lord of two maraka sthanas 2nd and 7th lord becomes a primary maraka, an independent killer. 7. Saturn: Saturn is the lord of 10th and 11th house. Being the lord of a Kendra and a malefic, it would have been a auspicious planet (to some extent) however due to its lordship over 11th house a trishadaya, it is neutral to the lagna. Being the lord of a trishadaya it will not participate in any rajayoga. Thus its association with the Jupiter the 9th and 12th lord, shall not bestow the benefits of Dharma Karmadhipati yoga on the native.

Bhavartha Ratnakara says: 1. A Sun-Moon combination confers rajayoga 2. Venus is a maraka 3. Jupiter becomes a maraka if he occupies Capricorn 4. A Jupiter-Saturn association doesn‟t confer a rajayoga 5. An Aries native will have fear of diseases (especially smallpox), weapons and injuries 6. If Mars conjoins Mercury, death by brain disease occurs in his dasa and bhukti 7. This is the only lagna where it‟s great if the 2nd lord is in the 12th; this isn‟t the case with any other lagnas 8. A Mars-Venus combination can be both favourable and fatal 9. Mars, when conjoined with Jupiter and Venus in Taurus, becomes a yogakaraka

10. If the above combination occurs in Gemini, there isn‟t any yoga 11. If Mars conjoins Jupiter in Cancer, he becomes a yogakaraka 12. Mars will prove a benefic during his dasa if he‟s in Leo 13. Jupiter in Aquarius won‟t automatically give good results in his dasa 14. A Mercury-Mars combination in Virgo gives the native skin diseases, eruptions and wounds 15. The native will possess self-earned wealth if Mars and Venus are in Libra 16. Mars, if in conjunction with Sun and Venus in Scorpio, will confer some fame 17. There‟s a special yoga produced when Mars, Sun and Jupiter are in Sagittarius, with Venus and Saturn in Libra 18. Venus confers a rajayoga if he‟s in lagna with the Sun and unaspected by Jupiter 19. Sun will become a yogakaraka when aspected by Jupiter; the same can‟t be said for Venus when she‟s aspected by Jupiter 20. A Sun-Mercury-Venus combination in Aquarius is a fortunate combination, with all three conferring riches during their dasas and bhuktis 21. When Sun is in lagna and Moon in Cancer, the native enjoys a rajayoga 22. A Sun-Jupiter-Venus combination in Capricorn helps the native enjoy dips in holy rivers like the Ganga

23-24. Grahas and Vrishabh Lagna. Guru, Śukr and Candr are malefics. Śani and Sūrya are auspicious. Śani will cause Rajayoga. Budh is somewhat inauspicious. The Guru group (Guru, Candr

and

Śukr)

and

Mangal

will

inflict

death.

Taurus Lagna 1. Sun: Sun is the lord of 4th house is auspicious, due to shedding off its maleficence owning a Kendra. 2. Moon: Moon is the lord of 3rd, a trishadaya, hence an inauspicious planet for the lagna. 3. Mars: Mars is the lord of 7th and 12th house. Since 12th lordship is neutral and 7th is a marakasthana, it becomes a maraka, a death inflictor. However due to lordship over a Kendra, it is also a auspicious planet. 4. Mercury: Mercury is the 2nd and 5th lord. 2nd lordship is neutral; hence mercury is auspicious being the lord of the 5th house. However being the 2nd lord, it still retains its sting of maraka. 5. Jupiter: Jupiter is the 8th and 11th lord; both are inauspicious lordship, hence for this lagna this planet is inauspicious. 6. Venus: Venus is the Lagna and the 6th lord. 6th lordship shall make the planet inauspicious; in addition, the due to the lordship of Lagna, a Kendra, it suffers from Kendradhipatya dosa. Hence it is inauspicious for the lagna. 7. Saturn: Saturn is the lord of 9th and 10th house and hence a yoga karaka. Since it is the primary karaka for the 8th and 12th, its placement in these houses shall bring out the rajayoga. In addition

to this its association with other Kendra or Kona lord shall also cause rajayoga, however the other planet should not suffer due to lordship of 3rd, 6th, 11th and 8th.

Bhavartha Ratnakara says: 1. Neither is Saturn a yogakaraka, nor do Sun and Mercury confer any fortunes if they‟re in lagna 2. If there‟s a Mars-Jupiter combination in Capricorn or Rahu is in Aquarius, the native enjoy dips in holy rivers like the Ganga 3. Moon is capable of producing a yoga when posited in Leo and aspected by either Jupiter or Mercury 4. Mars, when in 7th, is a benefic. If Sun and Jupiter are conjoined in Pisces, long life is indicated 5. A Jupiter-Mercury association causes dhana yoga 6. The above dhana yoga is destroyed if either planet is aspected by Mars 7. There will be debts during Mercury‟s dasa if there‟s an association between Mars, Jupiter and Mercury 8. Jupiter‟s dasa will give mixed results whereas Mars‟ dasa gives wealth. If Mercury is in a quadrant, the native is blessed with happiness during its dasa 9. If Mercury and Venus are in lagna and Jupiter is in Scorpio, Mercury dasa will be fortunate 10. If Mars and Venus are in lagna, and Jupiter is in Capricorn, both Mercury‟s and Jupiter‟s dasas will be fortunate 11. If Saturn, Mercury and Mars are in Capricorn, and Rahu in Pisces, the native enjoy dips in holy rivers like the Ganga during the dasas of Mars and Rahu 12. If Moon and Venus are in Libra, with Jupiter and Mercury in Pisces, Jupiter dasa will cause a dhana yoga 13. Lots of wealth are indicated in the Venus dasa 14. Moon in lagna isn‟t very auspicious, and will afflict other dhana yogas present in the chart 15. The native becomes very fortunate if Moon is in the lagna of any sign other than Taurus

25-26. Grahas and Mithuna Lagna. Mangal, Guru and Sūrya are malefics, while Śukr is the only auspicious Graha. The Yuti of Guru with Śani is similar to that for Mesh Lagna. Candr is the prime killer,

but

it

is

dependant

on

her

association.

Gemini Lagna 1. Sun: Sun is the 3rd lord and is inauspicious. 2. Moon: Moon is the lord of 2nd house and hence a maraka. However it is not an independent killer, like Venus for Aries Lagna; it is dependent on association. 3. Mars: Mars is the lord of 6th and 11th house and is extremely inauspicious.

4. Mercury: Mercury is the lagna as well as the 4th lord and hence suffers from Kendradhipatya dosa. It is not inauspicious; the most can be said for this planet is that it shall be neutral. 5. Jupiter: Jupiter is the lord of 7th and 10th house and being a first rate benefic owning a Kendra, it becomes inauspicious for the lagna. However, he is relinquished from the dosa, if it forms yoga with Kona lord Venus. 6. Venus: Venus is the 5th and 12th lord. 12th being a neutral lordship, lordship of 5th shall make Venus auspicious for this Lagna. 7. Saturn: Saturn is the 8th and 9th lord. Even though it is auspicious due to the lordship of 9th house and 8th being neutral, it will not cause any raja yoga by its association with a kendra lord, since it co-lords 8th house.

Bhavartha Ratnakara says: 1. The placement of Sun and Mercury in Leo proves fortunate in Mercury‟s dasa 2. A Venus-Moon-Mars conjunction in Cancer results in wealth during the Venus dasa 3. There will be mixed results during Saturn dasa if Mars is in Cancer, with Moon and Saturn in Capricorn 4. With the above planetary placement, Mars confers wealth during his dasa 5. If Mars and Saturn are in Cancer and Moon in Capricorn, the native‟s prosperity and wealth get mostly destroyed during the dasas of Mars and Saturn 6. Despite being the lord of 2nd, Moon isn‟t a maraka 7. When Saturn is in Aquarius and there‟s a Mars-Moon conjunction in Aries, a powerful dhana yoga results 8. If Saturn and Jupiter are in Aquarius, the native enjoy dips in holy rivers like the Ganga during the dasas of Jupiter and Saturn 9. When Mercury is in Aries, misunderstandings with elder brother are indicated

27-28. Grahas and Kark Lagna. Śukr and Budh are malefics, Mangal, Guru and Candr are auspicious. Mangal is capable of conferring a full-fledged rajayoga and giving auspicious effects. Śani

and

Sūrya

are

killers

and

give

effects,

according

to

their

associations.

Cancer Lagna 1. Sun: Sun is the lord of the 2nd house, which being a neutral house shall make Sun, a neutral for this Lagna. However, being the lord of the 2nd house, it is also a maraka. Since it is not a full maraka, not owing the 7th house, it shall give results based on association. 2. Moon: Moon is the lagna lord, hence is auspicious.

3. Mars: Mars is the lord of 5th and 10th and is a yogakaraka. It is capable of giving full fledged rajayoga if it‟s conjoined with other kendra lord or kona lord or placed in a kendra or kona. Placement in one of its own houses shall also give good rajayoga. 4. Mercury: Mercury is the lord of 3rd and 12th house. Being the lord of 3rd house it is inauspicious; while 12th is neutral. 5. Jupiter: Jupiter is the lord of 6th and 9th house and hence a neutral planet. It will not give rise to rajayoga by associating with any kendra lord. 6. Venus: Venus is the lord of 4th and 11th lord. It is suffering from Kendradhipatya dosa and is the owner of a trishadaya too, which makes it an inauspicious planet for this lagna. 7. Saturn: Saturn is the lord of 7th and 8th house, hence a maraka. 8th lordship of Saturn is neutral, whereas 7th lordship makes him a maraka. Since it is not a full maraka, not owing the 2nd house, it shall give results based on association.

Bhavartha Ratnakara says: 1. While Mercury proves fruitful, Jupiter doesn‟t cause any yoga 2. Mars is a yogakaraka, and even more so if posited in either of his own houses 3. Venus can also be a benefic, but only if he‟s posited either in Leo or Gemini 4. If Mars, Jupiter and Moon are in Leo, with Sun and Venus in Scorpio, the native will become wealthy and fortunate 5. If Mercury and Venus are in Scorpio, Mercury confers fortune during its dasa 6. If Mercury, Venus and Moon are in Gemini, Jupiter in Cancer and Sun in Aries, the result is a maha rajayoga and will definitely make the native a king. 7. If Sun and Mars are in Aries, the native will always be wealthy. Death results during the Jupiter dasa. 8. If Mercury and Venus are in Gemini, Venus dasa will prove fortunate. 9. A Jupiter-Moon conjunction in lagna will make the native famous and fortunate. 10. When Moon is in lagna, rajayogas are produced when either Mars is in Capricorn, Saturn is in Libra, or Sun is in Aries. 11. When there‟s a combination of Sun and Mercury in lagna, Venus in Libra, and Moon-Mars-Jupiter in Taurus, the native becomes bankrupt during the Sun dasa, while other dasas will be good. 12. If Mercury and Jupiter are in Taurus, and Saturn and Rahu are in Scorpio, the native enjoy dips in holy rivers like the Ganga during the Rahu dasa.

29-30. Grahas and Simh Lagn. Budh, Śukr and Śani are malefics. Auspicious effects will be given by Mangal, Guru and Sūrya. Guru’s Yuti with Śukr (though, respectively, Kona and Kendra Lords) will not produce auspicious results. Śani and Candr are killers, who will give effects, according to their

associations.

Leo Lagna 1. Sun: Sun is the lagna lord, hence is auspicious. 2. Moon: Moon is the 12th lord, hence is neutral for the Lagna. 3. Mars: Mars is the 3rd and 10th lord, an inauspicious as well as auspicious bhava, making it a neutral planet. 4. Mercury: Mercury is the 2nd as well as 11th house. 2nd lordship is neutral whereas 11th lordship is inauspicious making Mercury an inauspicious planet. In addition it is a maraka, being the lord of 2nd house; however such results are given based on association. 5. Jupiter: Jupiter is the 5th and 8th lord hence an auspicious planet. However due to its ownership of 8th house, it is incapable of giving rajayoga. 6. Venus: Venus is the 4th and 10th lord and is a yogakaraka. Thus it is capable of giving yoga with right association and placement. 7. Saturn: Saturn is the lord of 6th and 7th house, which makes it inauspicious. Even though, it owns a kendra, it should have shed its maleficence however, due to its ownership of 6th, it is unable to do it.

Bhavartha Ratnakara says: 1. Sun-Mercury-Mars or Sun-Jupiter-Mercury conjunctions indicate wealth, whereas only a SunMercury combination indicates moderate fortunes. 2. A Jupiter-Venus combine causes destruction of other yogas. 3. Venus can‟t produce yoga. However, he becomes a benefic when in Libra but a malefic when in Taurus. 4. If there‟s a Sun-Mercury-Mars conjunction in lagna, the Mercury dasa brings in much wealth. 5. The Saturn dasa will be fortunate if there‟s a Saturn-Mars combination in Cancer.

31-32. Grahas and Kanya Lagn. Mangal, Guru and Candr are malefics, while Budh and Śukr are auspicious. Śukr’s Yuti with Budh will produce Yog. Śukr is a killer as well. Sūrya’s role will depend

on

his

association.

Virgo Lagna 1. Sun: Sun is the lord of 12th house, hence neutral. 2. Moon: Moon is the lord of 11th house, hence inauspicious. 3. Mars: Mars is the lord of 3rd and 8th houses. Here 3rd lordship is inauspicious, while 8th lordship is neutral, making it a inauspicious planet for the lagna. 4. Mercury: Mercury is the lord of Lagna as well as 10th. 10th lordship is neutral whereas Lagna lordship makes it auspicious planet for this lagna.

5. Jupiter: Jupiter is the 4th as well as 7th lord, both suffering due to Kendradhipatya dosa, hence mildly inauspicious. However while joins with a Kona lord, it shall become yogakaraka and shed it mild maleficence. 6. Venus: Venus is the 2nd as well as 9th lord, hence auspicious for the Lagna. Its association with Mercury can cause powerful Dharma-karmadhipatya yoga. Its association with Jupiter can also cause raja yoga, though of lesser order. 7. Saturn: Saturn is the 5th and 6th lord, hence shall be neutral. Due to lordship of 6th house, it is incapable of causing rajayoga due to association with Kendra lords, Mercury or Jupiter.

Bhavartha Ratnakara says: 1. A Sun-Moon-Venus association will bring in lots of wealth during the Sun dasa 2. The native loses wealth during the Venus dasa. Mixed results can be expected during the Moon dasa 3. When Moon and Venus are in Pisces, with Jupiter in Cancer and Sun in Aries, during the Jupiter and Venus dasas, the native will have multiple wives, who will all be alive. Virgo natives possess women of high rank 4. A Jupiter-Venus combine in Sagittarius produces fortunes during their dasas and bhuktis 5. If Saturn is in Cancer, its dasa will be fruitful

33-34. Grahas and Tula Lagna. Guru, Sūrya and Mangal are malefics. Auspicious are Śani and Budh. Candr and Budh will cause Rajayoga. Mangal is a killer. Guru and other malefics will also acquire

a

disposition

to

inflict

death.

Śukr

is

neutral.

Libra Lagna 1. Sun: Sun is the lord of 11th house, hence inauspicious. 2. Moon: Moon is the lord of 10th house, hence capable of giving rajayoga. 3. Mars: Mars is the lord of 2nd as well as 7th house, hence becomes the primary maraka and inauspicious. 4. Mercury: Mercury is the lord of 9th and 12th house, hence auspicious. 5. Jupiter: Jupiter is the lord of 3rd and 6th house and is extremely inauspicious for this lagna. 6. Venus: Venus is the lord of Lagna as well as 8th. Due to the blemish of 8th house, it is incapable of participate in any rajayogas. However, nevertheless it is a auspicious planet, since its 8th lordship is neutral, whereas lagna lordship is auspicious. 7. Saturn: Saturn is the lord of 4th and 5th house and is a yogakaraka. Based on its placement and association, the yoga shall fructify. It can associate with Moon or Mercury to give rajayoga. Even its placement in the 12th or 8th house shall give yoga too, since it is the karaka for these houses.

Bhavartha Ratnakara says: 1. Saturn is a yogakaraka. Though lord of 3rd and 6th, Jupiter is also capable of producing yogas 2. Mars doesn‟t become a maraca, although it lords the 2nd and 7th houses 3. If Jupiter and Venus are associated or are aspected by Saturn and Mars, during the Jupiter or Venus dasas and bhuktis, the native suffers from skin infections and wounds 4. If Sun and Mercury are in Virgo and aspected by Saturn, the father will be fortunate 5. If Mars is in association with Sun, Saturn and Mercury, it produces immense good 6. If Sun, Mercury and Saturn are combined with either Moon or Mars, a rajayoga is produced 7. If there‟s a Sun-Venus-Mercury combination in lagna, the native gets very fortunate and wealthy 8. If in lagna there are Mercury, Saturn and Venus, or the Moon and Mars in Aries, the Mercury dasa will prove fruitful 9. The presence of Mars and Mercury in Leo, Jupiter in Taurus and Saturn in Gemini creates a rajayoga 10. If Moon is in lagna with Jupiter either in Virgo or Pisces, the Saturn dasa brings in wealth and fortune 11. Venus becomes a maraca if he‟s in the ascendant 12. If the Saturn is in lagna and Moon in Cancer, a rajayoga results 13. If Saturn, Jupiter, Mercury and Mars are in Aquarius, and Rahu is in Cancer, the native enjoy dips in holy rivers like the Ganga during the Rahu dasa

35-36. Grahas and Vrischik Lagn. Śukr, Budh and Śani are malefics. Guru and Candr are auspicious. Sūrya, as well as Candr are yogakarakas. Mangal is neutral. Śukr and other malefics acquire

the

quality

of

causing

death.

Scorpio Lagna 1. Sun: Sun is the lord of 10th house, hence is mildly auspicious. It is capable of causing yoga since it doesn‟t lord over 3rd, 6th, 11th or 8th. 2. Moon: Moon is the lord of the 9th house, hence is auspicious. 3. Mars: Mars is the lord of Lagna as well as the 6th house, thus making it neutral. It is incapable of involving in any rajayoga too. 4. Mercury: Mercury is the lord of 8th and 11th house, hence inauspicious. 5. Jupiter: Jupiter lords over 2nd and the 5th house, hence is auspicious. However it still is a maraka, which is more dependent on its association. 6. Venus: Venus is the lord of 7th and 12th house, hence is a maraka, stronger than Jupiter. It can inflict death based on its association.

7. Saturn: Saturn is the lord of 3rd and 4th house, an inauspicious house and another neutral house, thus making it an inauspicious planet for this lagna.

Bhavartha Ratnakara says: 1. An association of Jupiter and Mercury brings in wealth 2. If Jupiter is in Capricorn, the native will be charitable 3. If Sun, Mercury and Venus are in Taurus, the Mercury dasa confers lots of fame and power 4. When Jupiter and Mercury are in Pisces with Moon in Virgo, the native will be fortunate 5. If there‟s a Jupiter-Moon-Ketu combine in Cancer, the Ketu dasa will be ordinary but the Jupiter dasa excellent

37-38. Grahas and Dhanu Lagna. Only Śukr is inauspicious. Mangal and Sūrya are auspicious. Sūrya and Budh are capable of conferring Yoga. Śani is a killer, Guru is neutral. Śukr acquires killing

powers.

Sagittarius Lagna 1. Sun: Sun is the lord of 9th house, hence is auspicious. 2. Moon: Moon is the lord of 8th house. Since Moon does not suffer from blemish of 8th lordship, it is neutral. 3. Mars: Mars is the lord of 5th and 12th house, hence auspicious. 4. Mercury: Mercury is the lord of 7th and 10th house, both Kendra. Since Mercury suffer with Kendradhipatya dosa only to a small extent, Mercury is neutral for this lagna. However it can participate in the rajayoga. Association with Sun, the 9th lord can cause a first rate rajayoga. 5. Jupiter: Jupiter is the lord of the lagna as well as the 4th house. Due to 4th lordship it suffers from Kendradhipatya dosa, however its lagna lordship is auspicious, thus making it a neutral planet. 6. Venus: Venus is the 6th as well as 11th lord, thus a first rate inauspicious planet for this lagna. 7. Saturn: Saturn is 2nd and 3rd lord, hence inauspicious. It is a maraka too, being the lord of 2nd house.

Bhavartha Ratnakara says: 1. Saturn, when in Aries, confers prosperity during its dasa 2. This is the only ascendant for which Saturn in 11th confers a yoga 3. If Sun and Venus are in Leo with Saturn in Aquarius, the Saturn dasa will bring in wealth

39-40. Grahas and Makar Lagna. Mangal, Guru and Candr are malefics, Śukr and Budh are

auspicious. Śani will not be a killer on his own. Mangal and other malefics will inflict death. Sūrya is

neutral.

Only

Śukr

is

capable

of

causing

a

superior

Yoga.

Capricorn Lagna 1. Sun: Sun is the lord of 8th house, hence is neutral. Sun does not suffer the blemish of 8th lordship. Hence it would not break any rajayoga due to its association. 2. Moon: Moon the lord of 7th, hence is a maraka. 3. Mars: Mars is the lord of 4th and 11th house. 4th lordship is neutral, while 11th lordship makes Mars an inauspicious planet. 4. Mercury: Mercury is the lord of 6th and 9th houses. Since it owns an inauspicious as well as an auspicious house, it is a neutral planet. It is not clear, why Maharishi Parashara calls it a auspicious planet. 5. Jupiter: Jupiter is the lord of 3rd as well as 12th lord. Being the lord of an inauspicious as well as a neutral house, it is an inauspicious planet for this lagna. 6. Venus: Venus is the lord of 5th as well as 10th house, hence a yogakaraka. 7. Saturn: Saturn is the lord of Lagna as well as the 2nd house. However since Lagna lord always protects the native, it shall not be a maraka on its own. However whichever planets it associates with can becomes maraka.

Bhavartha Ratnakara says: 1. If Mercury is in Leo with Jupiter in lagna and aspected by Venus, long life is conferred, but with poverty 2. Venus in in Taurus is good; if in Libra, though, he may not prove so fortunate 3. If Venus and Mercury are in lagna with Moon in Taurus aspected by Jupiter, the native is certain to become an emperor. This is called a maharaja yoga 4. If Jupiter is in lagna with Venus and Mars in Scorpio, brothers will give the native riches during the Jupiter dasa 5. When Sun, Moon and Mercury are in lagna, with Mars and Venus in Sagittarius, the native will be replete with wealth 6. A Saturn-Mercury combination in Virgo confers fortune. Rahu becomes a yogakaraka if he‟s with Jupiter in Sagittarius 7. The presence of Moon in Cancer and Mars in lagna causes a rajayoga

41-42. Grahas and Kumbh Lagn. Guru, Candr and Mangal are malefics, while Śukr and Śani are auspicious. Śukr is the only Grah, that causes Raj Yog. Guru, Sūrya and Mangal are killers. Budh gives

meddling

effects.

Aquarius Lagna 1. Sun: Sun is the lord of 7th house, hence is a maraka. 2. Moon: Moon is the lord of the 6th house, hence is inauspicious. 3. Mars: Mars is the lord of 3rd as well as 10th house. 10th lordship of Mars is neutral whereas 3rd lordship is inauspicious making it an inauspicious planet for the lagna. 4. Mercury: Mercury is the lord of 5th as well as 8th house. Due to 8th lordship, even though, it is a auspicious planet for the lagna, it will cause any raja yoga due to association with kendra lord. 5. Jupiter: Jupiter is the 2nd as well as 11th lord. 11th lordship makes it an inauspicious planet. In addition due to lordship of 2nd house, it becomes a maraka too. 6. Venus: Venus is the lord of 4th and 9th house, hence is auspicious and a yogakaraka too. 7. Saturn: Saturn is the Lagna lord as well as 12th lord. 12th lordship being neutral, Saturn becomes an auspicious planet for this lagna.

Bhavartha Ratnakara says: 1. For both Aquarius and Leo ascendant natives, the mere association of the 9th and 10th lords doesn‟t confer any rajayoga 2. If Venus and Rahu are in lagna with Sun in Scorpio, yoga will be caused in the dasas of Rahu and Jupiter 3. If Sun and Mars are in Virgo, the native suffers during their dasas. The Mercury dasa will be better 4. Jupiter in lagna with Saturn in Pisces will see mixed results during the Jupiter dasa and an ordinary time during the Saturn dasa 5. If Saturn and Venus are in Sagittarius, the Venus dasa proves fortunate 6. A Sun-Mercury-Jupiter combine in Aries is good, especially during the Sun dasa when the native enjoys power

43-44. Grahas and Meen Bhava. Śani, Śukr, Sūrya and Budh are malefics. Mangal and Candr are auspicious. Mangal and Guru will cause a Yoga. Though Mangal is a killer, he will not kill the native

(independently).

Śani

and

Budh

are

killers.

Pisces Lagna 1. Sun: Sun is the lord of 6th house, hence inauspicious. 2. Moon: Moon is the lord of 5th house, hence an auspicious planet. 3. Mars: Mars is the lord of 2nd as well as 9th lord. 2nd lordship is neutral and 9th is auspicious, hence Mars is auspicious for this lagna. Being the 2nd lord it is a maraka too.

4. Mercury: Mercury is the lord of 7th and 10th. Since suffers from Kendradhipatya dosa only mildly, it is a mild malefic. Being the lord of 7th, it is a maraka too, however it shall give the results with association. 5. Jupiter: Jupiter is the Lagna as well as 10th lord. 10th lordship of Jupiter is neutral, hence being the lagna lord it is auspicious for this lagna. 6. Venus: Venus is the 3rd and 8th lord. 8th lordship is neutral whereas 3rd is inauspicious, hence Venus is inauspicious. 7. Saturn: Saturn is the 11th and 12th lord. 12th lordship is neutral whereas 11th is inauspicious, making Saturn an inauspicious planet for this lagna. Maharishi Parashara additionally says that Saturn is a Maraka too.

Bhavartha Ratnakara says: 1. While Venus in 12th produces benefic results for all other ascendants, this isn‟t the case for either Pisces or Aquarius 2. Saturn in Aquarius is good. However, if Moon is in Aquarius, the native suffers poverty (though there‟s an alleviation of this in Jupiter dasa, Moon bhukti) 3. Jupiter in Cancer will bestow more daughters than sons 4. If Moon is in Aries and Mars in Cancer, Moon‟s dasa brings wealth 5. If Moon and Mars are in Capricorn, Jupiter in Leo, Venus in Libra and Saturn in Scorpio, the native will be highly fortunate 6. A Moon-Mercury-Mars combine in Capricorn is an indicator of wealth and conveyances 7. If Saturn and Moon are in lagna, Mars in Capricorn and Venus in Leo, predict fortune for the native 8. If Mercury, Jupiter, Moon and Mars are in lagna, the dasas of these planets bring in immense fame, power and prosperity 9. Jupiter posited in Sagittarius certainly causes a rajayoga 10. If Moon is in Taurus, Sun in Leo, Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Libra, Jupiter in Sagittarius, Saturn in Aquarius and Mars in Capricorn, there‟ll be much fortune to the native. Even if one or two of these combinations are absent, there‟ll still the full effects of a rajayoga Sunday, February 03, 2008

Some common astrological reasons for various diseases Blindness: 1. Lagna being occupied by both the luminaries without any benefic aspect. 2. The Sun, the Moon, Mars and Saturn in 6th, 8th, 12th and 2nd in any order, blindness caused by vitiation of humor belonging to the strongest of these planets. 3. Malefics occupying 6th and 8th.

4. Mars being lord of the 2nd house (Libra or Pisces Lagna), luminaries in the 8th and Saturn in 6th or 12th. 5. The Moon in a dusthana and Mars and Saturn conjoined. 6. 2nd Lord conjoin a malefic, Mars and Saturn together with Mandi placed in a single house. 7. Lord of navamsa occupied by the 2nd lord being joined by malefics and occupying the sign belonging to a malefic and 2nd lord being the Sun or Mars (Cancer, Libra, Pisces asdt.) is aspected by Saturn and Mandi. 8. 1st and 2nd lord conjoined together in a dusthana. 9. 2nd lord in dusthana along with the Sun, Venus and Lagna lord. 10. The Moon in a dusthana, 4th and 5th occupied by malefics. 11. Lords of 1st, 2nd, 5th, 7th and 9th occupying dusthanas and Venus being associated with the Asdt. 12. The Moon and Venus in a dusthana. 13. Venus along with the luminaries placed in the Asdt. and aspected by Mars and Saturn. 14. The Moon in a sign owned by Venus (Taurus & Libra) along with three malefics without any benefic aspect. 15. 2nd lords conjoined with Saturn, Mars and lagna lord and placed in 6th or 8th.

Eye-Disease: 1. Many malefics occupying the 2nd, aspected by Saturn and a weak benefic. 2. Mars and Venus together occupying the 2nd or a sign or navamsa which is the debilitation of one and inimical house to the other.

Dumbness: 1. The 2nd lord in a dusthana along with the 4th lord. 2. Foul smell in the mouth: 3. Venus in a house owned by Saturn (Capricorn & Aquarius), Saturn in the Lagna and 6th lord in a sign owned by Mercury (Gemini & Virgo) or in Capricorn.

Navel disease: 1. Lagna lord and the Moon in the 6th or joined with its lord. 2. Tumors: 3. The Lagna lord in a dusthana along with the Sun - Burning tumor.

4. The Lagna lord, 6th and 8th lord conjoined with the Sun - Tumor as a result of fever. 5. If it is the Moon instead of Sun - On a gland caused by dropsy or an operation. 6. If it is Mercury - Vitiation of bile. 7. If Jupiter - Illness. 8. If Venus - Sex. 9. If Saturn - Contact with the lowest or theives. 10. If Rahu or Ketu - Snake poison.

Pox (Small pox/ Chicken Pox): 1. Mars occupying the Asdt. aspected by Saturn and the Sun.

Enlargement of Spleen: 1. The sun in the Lagna aspected by Mars. 2. The Moon along with a malefic in the 6th aspected by a malefic and Saturn in the 7th. 3. The Sun, the Moon and Mars combined in the 6th. 4. Mars in the lagna and 6th lord weak. 5. The waning Moon along with malefics in the Lagna belonging to Saturn or the 6th or 8th house. 6. The Moon and Saturn conjoined in 6th or 8th. 7. If the sign Scorpio happen to be the 8th house or the Navamsa occupied by the lord of 8th. 8. The Moon hemmed between the malefics and Saturn in the 7th.

Lunacy: 1. The Sun in the Lagna, Mars in the 7th. 2. Saturn in the Lagna, Mars in the 7th or a trine. 3. Jupiter in the Lagna, Saturn or Mars in the 7th. 4. Lagna occupied by eclipsed Moon and Mercury. 5. Weak Moon along with Saturn in the 12th. 6. Weak Moon along with malefics in 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th or 12th. 7. The Moon with malefics and Rahu in the 5th, 8th or 12th. 8. If the beginning of Sagittarius rising (In another view the day of birth be Tuesday or Saturday), Luminaries in the Lagna or trine, and Jupiter in the 3rd or in an angle.

9. Both the Moon and Mercury in angles without benefic navamsas. 10. The Sun, the Moon and Saturn in the angles.

Epilepsy: 1. The Moon in conjunction with Saturn aspected by Mars. 2. Jupiter and Venus in 2nd-12th position, be weak aspected by or conjoined with the lords thereof, and be aspected by malefics at the same time. 3. The Sun, Mars and Saturn in the 8th house.

Diabetes: 1. The Moon in Cancer or Scorpio, rasi or Amsa, being afflicted by malefics. 2. Venus in the 8th aspected by malefics. 3. Mercury and the Sun in a Jupiterian sign and aspected by Saturn. 4. The 7th being a watery sign occupied by Saturn, the Sun, Mars and Rahu.

Venereal diseases: 1. Virgo be the 8th house or the navamsa occupied by the 8th lord. 2. Venus and Mars in the 7th aspected by a malefic. 3. 6th lord along with Mercury and Rahu in the Lagna. 4. 6th lord conjoined with Mars devoid of any benefic aspect. 5. The Moon in the navamsa of Cancer, Scorpio or Aquarius, conjoined with Saturn. 6. The Moon along with a malefic be in the Rasi occupied by the 8th lord and the 8th lord be aspected by Rahu. 7. The 8th house being occupied by three or four malefics without any benefic association. 8. Mars or the Sun along with Saturn placed in the 8th and aspected by debilitated, inimical or malefic planets.

Stomach diseases: 1. Mars in the Lagna and 6th lord weak.

2. Saturn in the 8th, Rahu or a malefic in the Lagna. 3. Lagna lord in an inimical house or debilitated, Mars and Saturn in the 4th aspected by a malefic. 4. 8th lord weak, 8th occupied or aspected by Saturn, Lagna aspected by Malefics. 5. The Sun, the Moon and Mars in the 6th. 6. The 8th house or the Navamsa of the 8th lord be Capricorn. 7. Ketu in the 5th and 5th lord weak. 8. The Moon in Leo. 9. The Moon in the 6th.

Heart disease: 1. The Moon in 1st, 4th, 6th or 8th hemmed between Mars and Saturn, the Sun in Capricorn. 2. Such a Moon with the Sun in Capricorn. 3. The Luminaries exchanging Rasis or Amsas. 4. The sun and the Moon conjoined either in Cancer or Leo. 5. The 8th house or the navamsa of the 8th lord be Aquarius. 6. The waning Moon in the 6th or 8th (Watery sign) conjoined with a malefic. 7. Venus in the 8th aspected by a malefic. 8. Jupiter in the 8th (watery sign ) aspected by a malefic. 9. The Sun in the Lagna aspected by Mars. 10. The Moon between malefics ad Saturn in the 7th. 11. Saturn and Mandi in the 6th aspected by the Sun, Mars and Rahu without any benefic aspect or association. 12. Mars in the 6th house in cruel Shastyamsa , conjoined with Mercury and aspected by Venus. 13. Jupiter in the 4th aspected by or conjoined with the Sun and Mars. 14. The 4th occupied by Malefics and the 4th lord conjoined with or hemmed between malefics.

Leprosy: 1. Malefics other than the lagna lord occupy the lagna. 2. The Moon along with Mars or Saturn be in the Amsa of Cancer, Pisces or Capricorn without benefic aspect or association. 3. The Moon in the Lagna, the Sun in 7th, Mars in the 2nd and Saturn in the 12th.

4. The Sun and Rahu in the 8th, more so when Mars also joins them. 5. The Sun, Venus and Saturn conjoined. 6. The Sun in a Martian house aspected by Saturn. 7. Rahu in Leo aspected by Venus. 8. Lagna lord and Mercury; or the Moon and Mars cojoined with Rahu or Ketu. 9. The Sun, Mars and Saturn conjoined. 10. The Moon, Mars and Saturn conjoined in Aries or Taurus. 11. The Moon, Venus, Mars and Saturn conjoined in Capricorn, Cancer or Scorpio provided there is no benefic in the Lagna. 12. Jupiter and Venus in the 6th and malefic in the Lagna. 13. The Moon hemmed between malefics and Saturn in the 7th.

Poison through Snake-poison: 1. Rahu in the Lagna and the 3rd lord conjoined with Lagna lord. 2. A planet in depression or inimical house or combustion aspected by a malefic. 3. Lagna lord and the 6th lord being conjoined with Rahu and Ketu. 4. The 8th being owned by a malefic, occupied by a malefic and having a malefic asterism. 5. A planet in debility in the 3rd and a malefic in the 6th or inimical house, both aspected by malefics. 6. The 3rd lord or the Lagna lord in its own house combined with Rahu. Sunday, February 03, 2008

Notes on Profession CATEGORIES OF PROFESSION 

Intellectual - Governed by Jupiter and Mercury: e.g. Historian, Mathematician, Scientist, Philosopher, Doctor, Economist, Journalist, Judges, Lawyer, Astronomer, Astrologer, Psychologist, Psychoanalyst.



Aesthetic - Governed by Venus: e.g. Musician, actor, Cinema star, Singer, Dancer, Poet, Dramatist, Fashion designer.



Economic - Governed by the Sun, the Moon & Mars: e.g. Politician, Bank workers, Insurance workers, Industrialist, Mill-owner, Manufacturer.



Trader - Governed by Mercury: e.g. Book-seller, Publisher, Stationer, Grocer, Printer, Manufacturing representative.



Labor - Governed by Saturn: e.g. Laborer, Agriculturist, Carpenter, Blacksmith, Artisan, Mechanic, Compositor, Mill-worker.



Routine job - Governed by Rahu and Ketu: e.g. Clerk, Shop-assistant, General staff in the office, government and business organization.

EFFECT

OF

PLANETS

ON

PROFESSION

Things governed by different Planets: 

The Sun: Medicine, wool, Grain, Grass, Diplomacy, Meditation, Arbitration etc.



The Moon: Ship, Pearl, Sea-product, Agriculture, Horticulture, Humor (Cartoonist), Women, Clothes etc.



Mars: Metal, Mineral, Building, Occupation involving fire, Thieving, Feats of valor, Military occupation, Butchering, Driving, Chemist shop, Doctoring etc.



Mercury: Mathematician, Poet, Artist, Sculptor, Writer, Journalist, Astrologer, Priest whose service can be engaged and similar callings etc.



Jupiter: Judge, Teacher, Counselor, Lawyer, Banker, Minister, Preacher etc.



Venus: Gold, Precious stones, Cattle, Apparel and textiles, Beautician, Perfume, Elephant, Horses, Conveyances, Hotelier, Cinema, Drama, Dance etc.



Saturn: Craft, Tilling, Factory and mill-workers, Laborer, Jailer, Warden, Shoemaker, Miner, Practitioner of witchcraft etc.

Professions signified by the planets: 

The Sun: Authority, Ruler, Dignitary, Government, Goldsmith, Jeweler, Financier, Occupation involving children, Circus-trainer, Theater owner, Manager etc.



The Moon: Traveling and all traveling requisites, Sailor, Nurse, Liquor dealer, Laundry-owner, Gardener, Confectioner and baker, House-keeper, Dairy-owner, Obstetrician, Healing, Plastic, Catering, Eating places and waiter.



Mars: Fireman, Metallurgist, Armament factory, Machine tools, Soldier, Police, Surgeon, Dentist, Barber, Cook, Hardware goods, Locksmith, Boxer, Butcher, Chemist, druggist etc.



Mercury: Documentation and Recording; Teaching, Writing, Clerk, Accountant, Book-keeper, Postal man, Bus driver, Train employee, Architect, Correspondent, Stenographer, Interpreter, Messenger, Reporter, Radio and other communication media, Stationer, Printing and Telephone operator etc.



Jupiter: Counselor, Lawyer, Lecturer, Publisher, Writer, Astrologer, Travel-agent, Priest, Temple trustee and official, Cashier, Philosopher, Literature, Grocer.



Venus: Poet, Artist, Cinema-artist, Dancer, Singer, Musician, Instrumentalist, Hat and dress dealer and maker, Silk and expensive textile maker and dealer, dealer in

Furnishings, Furniture maker, Coffee planter, Tea-estate owner, Fancy articles, Ladies article, Objects of art and fashion. 

Saturn: Miner, Coal and fuel of every kind, Petrol, Real estate business, Craftsman, Plumber, Architect, Cemetery, Excavator, Building contractor and Mason, Leather goods, Hides, Ice-making, Time-pieces, Coffin and tomb maker, Farm and factory labor, Watchman, Undertaker, Priest, Monk, Nun, Renunciate and Philosopher.

EFFECTS

OF

SIGNS

ON

PROFESSION

Elements of Signs: 

Fiery

sign: Engineering,

Steel

and

iron

industries,

combustion

engines,

Locomotives. 

Airy sign: Intellectual professions, Philosophers, Writers, Thinkers, Scientist, and Researcher.



Earthy sign: Professions that require practicality such as administration, economics and occupation such as Construction of buildings, Mining, Agriculture, Estate agencies etc.



Watery

sign: Chemistry,

Biology,

Dairy

farming,

Breweries,

Bottled

drinks,

Laundries, Shipping and water technology.

Energy level of signs: 

Movable signs: It endow the native with the push, energy and enterprise so that the native are best fitted for the jobs requiring these qualities such as Salesman, Pioneering work, Market executives, Medical representatives etc.



Fixed signs: This sign give the capacity to persevere against odds and fixity of purpose. Natives of these sign succeed as research worker.



Dual signs: These sign if strong give the capacity both for go-ahead jobs as well as those require steady work depending on the planets and the sign involved

Sunday, February 03, 2008

Death causing Transits Saturn's Transits 1. When Saturn Passes through the house occupied by the 8th or the 12th lord from the lagna, Death occurs. Passage of Saturn through these houses or their trines reckoned from any other house result in destruction of that house. 2. Saturn‟s transit of the sign or the trine occupied by the lord of the 22nd Decanate or Mandi brings about death.

3. When Saturn passes through the rasi and navamsa or their trine obtained from subtracting the longitude of Saturn from that of Mandi, Death is likely. 4. Saturn‟s transit through the sign or the trine obtained from the sum of longitudes of 6th, 8th and 12th lords brings death. 5. Saturn‟s transit of the sign as far removed from Mandi as Mandi is from the 8th lord is also a fateful transit. 6. Add the longitudes of the five upagrahas headed by Dhuma, and note the Decanate of the resulting sign. When Saturn arrives this decanate of the sign, the death is indicated. 7. Add the longitudes of Mandi and Saturn. Multiply the sum by 9. Note the resulting sign and Navamsa. When Saturn arrives this sign and amsa, the event may take place. 8. Find the weakest of the three sets of planets, viz.(1) Lords of the 8th houses counted from the Lagna and the Moon (2) Lord of the 22nd decanate (3) The Moon and Mandi. Note the Navamsa occupied by that planet. When Saturn arrives at this amsa or its trine, death is likely. 9. Note the sign which happens to be the Navamsa occupied by the lord of the Lagna See how far it is removed from Aries; count so many signs from the 8th lord. When Saturn comes to this sign, death is likely. 10. For the Night birth death is likely during the transit of Saturn through a trine of the sign occupied by Mandi at birth; and for day birth it is 7th house from above. 11. Again for the Night birth the event may occur when Saturn passes through the sign and Amsa occupied by the Moon or Mandi; and for Day birth, when she passes through the sign and Amsa occupied by the Sun or the 5th, 7th or 9th from that. Jupiter's Transit 1. Jupiter‟s transit through the sign occupied by the 8th lord or its trine. 2. Jupiter‟s transit through the sign or the trine obtained from the sum of longitudes of Lagna, the Sun and Mandi causes death. 3. When Jupiter crosses the rasi indicated by the sum of the longitudes of Jupiter and Rahu or through its trines, death can be expected. Sun's Transit 1. When the Sun comes to the sign and the amsa obtained from sum of the the longitudes of Mandi and the Lagna, death may happen. 2. When Sun transits the dwadasamsa he occupies in Rasi or the Navamsa occupied by the 8th lord or the Navamsa occupied by Lagna lord or the Trines of any one of these signs, death may be apprehended. 3. Passage of Sun through the 6th, the7th or the12th house from Venus indicate death. 4. The solar month of death would be identical with the sign occupied by the 8th lord. Moon's Transit

1. When the Moon crosses the Rasi or Navamsa by the 8th lord or the Sun or their trines, death is likely. 2. Moon‟s passage through the sign indicated by the sum of Mandi and Moon. 3. Moon‟s passage through the sign occupied by the lord of 22nd decanate reckoned from the Moon or through the trines of these houses. 4. Transit of the Moon through the Lagna, the 8th or the 12th house also cause death. Other Transits 1. Find out the Navamsa, Dwadasamsa and the Decanate occupied by Mandi. The transit of Jupiter through the sign indicated by the Navamsa; of Saturn through that of dwadasamsa and the Sun through the one or its trine indicated by the Decanate indicates death. The lagna denoted by the Sum of the Lagna, the Moon and the Mandi indicates the time of Death. 2. The Lagna at the time of death will be the sign obtained from the sum of the longitudes fo the Lagna, Mandi and the Moon Sunday, February 03, 2008

Drekkana & Cause of Death Sign

First decanate

Second decanate

Third decanate

Aries

Water, Snake-poison, Bite

Falling into the tank or well

Taurus

Elephant, Horse, Camel

Water, worms, Snow, Forest. Bile, Fire, Wind, Thieves

Gemini

Cough, Asthma

Buffalo, Poison, Typhoid

Cancer

Crocodile, Liquor, Thorns, Sleep Water, Poison, Disease of the feet Head or brain disease

Blows, Drinking poison

Leo Virgo

Libra Scorpio

Young woman, Animal, Fall Poison, Weapon, Woman, Food

Sagittarius

Disease of Anus, wind complaints

Dropsy, Diarrhea, Forest Wild Elephant, Snake, Forest, Mountain, Prince’s displeasure Stomach disease Clothes, Load, Fall, Disease

Poison, Wind disease.

Fall from a vehicle, seat or horse or through Weapons inBattle. wild animals, Mountain, Snakes or elephants, Forester or forest Birds, Diabetes, Tumor, Blood vitiation, Sleepiness. Poison, Instruments, (Operation), Curse, Fall Chasm, Food & Drink, Woman, Weapon, Water, Donkey, Elephant Snake, Water Pain caused by Clods and stones, Fracture of the shank In water or water complaints, Stomach diseases

Capricorn

Aquarius Pisces

Torture at the hand of King, Tiger, Breaking of Thighs, Aquatic animal, Poison, Snake, Animals of unloved hoofs Woman, Water, Stomach complaints, Savages Tumor, Diarrhea, Diabetes, Young woman, Disease of the Shanks and Water Elephant, Evil spirit

Fire, weapons, Thieves, Fever, Piercing by a nonhuman agency

Women

Woman, Venereal diseases

Sexual excess, Quadrupeds, Facial Diseases Fell Diseases

Ship-wreck

Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 10:47 AM

Sunday, February 03, 2008

Tajika Yogas 

Ishkavala: Planets in the Kendras and Panapharas only.



Induvara: Planets only in Apoklimas.



Ithasala: When a faster moving planet is behind a slower moving planet this yoga is formed.

Vartamana: There is overlapping of the orbs of the planets in question (in aspects, conjunction

etc..)

Sampurna: It is full aspect (Conjunction. Trine etc..) for planets remaining with 10 of exact aspect,

conjunction

etc.

Bhavisyat: The faster moving planet behind the slower moving planet is forming aspect (the orbs going to overlap). 

Separating Ithasala: When the faster moving planet is ahead of the slower moving planet forming an Ithasala.



Easarapha: When faster planet is ahead of the slower planet.



Nakta: In the absence of the Ithasala, if a faster moving planet is in between the slower and a faster moving planet and involved in aspect with the other two.



Yamaya: When two planets are not in mutual aspect but are in Ithasala with a slow moving planet.



Manahoo: When there is an Ithasala between two planets and Saturn and Mars are within the Orb of the faster planet.



Kamboola: When the Moon joins an Ithasala yoga.



Gairakamboola: When the Moon is with any other planet whether or not forming a yoga, and when any other planet has entered the sign.



Khallasara: If the lord of Lagna Is situated between the moon and another planet and there is no mutual overlapping of orbs.



Redda: An Ithasala where a planet is in retrogression or in combustion or within the orb of the Sun.



Duparikutha: When a slower planet, strong (exalted, own house etc.) enters into Ithasala with a faster moving planet, not strong. But if the faster planet is retrograde or combust, the yoga can‘t function.



Duttota: When any two planets are weak but one of them has Ithasala with another planet in exaltation, own house etc.



Thambira: Whn a faster planet strong at the end of a sign is about to form Ithasala with a slower planet.



Kutta: If a planet in the ascendant is aspected by a planet occupying a kendra or panaphara identical with exaltation or own house.



Durupha: When a planet in the 6th, 8th or 12th is debilitated or occupies an enemy‘s house or is retrograde or combust and enters into Ithasala with another planet similarly afflicted.

Orbs of Planets Sl. No.

Planets

1.

Sun

2.

Orbs 15

Moon

3.

12

Mars

8

4.

Mercury

7

5.

Jupiter

9

6. 7.

Venus Saturn

7

9

OM TAT SAT Sunday, February 03, 2008

Nature of Drekkana Nature of Drekkana

Signs Mesha Vrisha

I Ayudha/ Chatuspada Chatuspada

Mithuna

Chatuspada

Karkata Simha

Chatuspada/ Varaha Ayudha/ Pakshi/

Drekkana II Chatuspada Sarpa/ Chatuspada Ayudha/ Pakshi Sarpa Ayudha

III Ayudha Chatuspada Ayudha Sarpa Ayudha/

Chatuspada Kanya Pakshi Tula Pakshi Vrishchika Sarpa Dhanu Pakshi Makar Pakshi/ Chatuspada Kumbha Ayudha Meen Ayudha

Chatuspada Pakshi Chatuspada Chatuspada Ayudha Chatuspada Ayudha Sarpa

Pakshi Pakshi Sarpa/ Pasha Chatuspada Ayudha Ayudha



The Drekkana of the malefics are called Agni drekkana



The Drekkana of the benefics are called Jala drekkana



The drekkanas of both benefic and malefic planets or three aspected by both malefics and benefics are called Mixed drekkanas.



The drekkana falling in the 8th house is called the Death drekkana.

Charactestics

Of

Drekkana

Aries Drekkana

I:

Masculine, a black colored man wearing a white dhoti holding high an axe in his hand, gives the impression that he is clever enough in protecting others, fierce in appearance, reddish eyes. Drekkana

II:

Feminine, quadruped, a woman wearing red clothes, fond of dressing up, pot belly, face resembles a horse,

looks

tired

with

thirst,

standing

on

one

foot.

Drekkana

III:

Masculine, sadistic, skilled in arts, especially in musical lines, reddish color, interested in religious rites like

Homa,

active

but

foiled

in

attempts,

wears

red

clothes,

holds

a

stick

high.

Taurus: Drekkana

I:

Female, curly hair but cut, big belly, partly burnt clothes, thirsty, hungry, fond of jewels. Drekkana

II:

Masculine, quadruped, skilled at cultivation of land and in fine arts, possesses a house, cattle, trades in charcoal Drekkana

and

carts,

neck

like

a

bull,

very

hungry,

face

like

a

goat. III:

Masculine, quadruped, big body like an elephant, white teeth, long legs like a camel, brown colored, hair like

a

deer's,

fickle-minded.

Gemini: Drekkana

I:

Female, fond of needle work, hence her hands are raised, fond of jewels, has reached puberty but without

children.

Drekkana

II:

Masculine, bird, manly appearance, standing in a flower garden, armed with a bow, face like a bird (vulture),

thoughts

are

always

on

children,

wealth

and

ornaments,

fond

Drekkana

of

fun. III:

Masculine, man adorned with studded ornaments, mail coat, quiver, armed with a bow, well versed in music,

dance

and

poetry

writing.

Cancer: Drekkana

I:

Masculine, quadruped, man holding leaves and medicinal roots, fruits, poised on a sandalwood tree in the forest, fat like an elephant, long legs like a chamel, face like a pig's, neck like a horse's. Drekkana

II:

Feminine, serpent, snakes coiled on her body, decorated with lotus flowers on her head, quite youthful, resting

on

the

branch

of

a

Phalasa

(jack)

tree

and

Drekkana

shouting. III:

Masculine, serpent, one traveling in a ship on sea to get jewels for his wife, serpents are coiled around him,

has

ornaments,

nose

and

face

bend

down

slightly.

Leo Drekkana

I:

Human, masculine, quadruped, bird, looks like a vulture and a jackal on the branch of a cotton tree, dirty clothes,

has

no

father

or

mother,

keeps

Drekkana

on

shouting. II:

White garland on the head, covers the body with black skin and blanket, armed with a bow, lion's courage,

nose

bent

forward

or

beak-nosed.

Drekkana

III:

Masculine, quadruped, curly headed, long hair on face, face like a monkey, active and nimble like a monkey,

habits

like

monkey,

carries

a

stick,

fruits

and

flesh

in

hand.

Virgo: Drekkana

I:

Feminine, a young girl covered in dirty clothes holding a vessel full of flowers, great desire for clothes and wealth,

desires

to

go

to

her

father's

house.

Drekkana

II:

Feminine, whole body is covered with hair, black in color, cloth tied on head, armed with a bow, desires writing

a

letter

to

her

husband.

Drekkana

III:

Feminine, golden color, body covered with a wet white silk, tall, vessels on hand, going to a temple.

Libra Drekkana

I:

Masculine, a man sitting in his shop in a business area with a silver scale and weights, thinking about business

and

profits.

Drekkana

II:

Masculine, bird, face like a bird, thinks about his wife, children, hunger and thirst, likes to go away with the

vessel

on

hand.

Drekkana

III:

Masculine, quadruped, frightens animals in the forest, decorated with precious stones, monkey-like in shape,

has

a

golden

mail

coat.

Scorpio Drekkana

I:

Feminine, serpent, a beautiful lady shorn of her clothes and ornaments, travelling from the middle of the lake Drekkana

to

the

shore,

snakes

have

coiled

around

her

legs. II:

Feminine, serpent, snakes coil around her body, pot belly, her thoughts center on how to make her husband

happy.

Drekkana

III:

Quadruped, square face like a tortoise, scares away dog, pig, fox and deer, safeguards a sandalwood forest. Sagittarius: Drekkana

I:

Male and quadruped, man with the body of a horse, armed with a long bow, lives in a hut in the forest protecting

sanyasis

and

articles

used

in

religious

Drekkana

performances. II:

Feminine, very pleasing color like gold and the champaka flower, separates gems in the ocean, seated on a

Badraasana.

Drekkana

III:

Masculine, long face, color of gold and champaka flower, seated in a prominent place holding a stick and wearing

silk

and

a

deer

skin.

Capricorn: Drekkana

I:

Masculine, hair all over body, stout, protruding teeth, armed with chain, rod and net, fearful face. Drekkana

II:

Feminine, proficient in all art, very pleasing eyes, dark blue color, fond of tasty dishes, ornaments around the

neck.

Drekkana

III:

Masculine and quadruped, horse's face, human body, covered with a blanket, armed with a "kavacha" (shield),

carries

on

his

shoulder

a

pot

studded

with

various

gemstones.

Aquarius: Drekkana

I:

Masculine and bird, wants to procure oil, food, liquor and water, wears a blanket, silk and antelope skin, face Drekkana

looks

like

a

vulture. II:

Feminine, dressed in dirty clothes, vessels on head, collects metal pieces in a blanket, in a forest of cotton Drekkana

trees. III:

Masculine, black colored, wears a crown, ears full of hair, carries bark, leaves, gum and fruits, goes from one

place

to

another.

Pisces: Drekkana

I:

Masculine, man handling articles for a Yagya, gemstones, coral, conch, tired hands, walks while shaking his

hands,

sails

over

water

to

bring

ornaments

for

Drekkana

wife. II:

Human, feminine, watery, young lady with a beautiful face shining like a champaka flower with her retinue sailing

over

the

sea

to

the

other

side,

with

a

high

Drekkana

flag

staff. III:

Human, serpent, a man shouting beside a pit in the forest, his hands and legs are coiled by snakes, thieves have stolen all his wealth, he is afraid, he keeps crying aloud. Sunday, February 03, 2008

Judgement of Svamsa Parasara recognized the difference between Karakamsa (soul) and the Lagnamsa (body) and uses the term "Swamsa" to describe both when common rules are present. The Lagnamsa represent that which is readily available or easily achieved whereas the karakamsa represent the desire of the soul. If both of them conjoin, the stage is set for selfactualization. Instead if they are in sadastaka (mutually 6/8th) life can be a bed of thorns. Similarly

consider

other

karakas

from

the

bhavas.

If there are only benefics in karakamsa and lagnamsa and aspected only by benefics, the native will surely enjoy Rajayoga. Similarly benefics in Swamsa or in its quadrants or trines and devoid of malefics, the native will surely be prosperous and knowledgeable. Mixed planets give mixed results. 1. Aries: trouble from rats, cats etc. 2. Taurus: Troubles/ Happiness from quadrupeds (cow/ bulls etc.) 3. Gemini: Itches, skin infection and over weight problems. 4. Cancer: Trouble from watery diseases, hydrophobia and leprosy. 5. Leo: Danger from dogs, tiger and other such canines. 6. Virgo: Trouble from fire, weight problems, skin infections. 7. Libra: Trouble from Trade and business. 8. Scorpio: Watery diseases, danger of reptiles, and snakes, shortage of mother‘s milk. 9. Sagittarius: Danger of accidents and fall from height.

10. Capricorn: Danger from aquatic creatures, birds and spirits besides skin problem and/or psychic disorders. 11. Aquarius: Construction of lakes, tanks, garden, roads, temples etc. 12. Pisces: Law abiding, religious and righteous person. Parasara adds that the karakamsa in Pisces indicates Moksha.

Note: Various kinds of problem have been indicated by planets occupying specific Navamsas. These problems arise in the life of the person if the Atmakaraka is afflicted. Physical problems are indicated by the Navamsa of the lord of the badhakasthana.

Effect of Planets in Swamsa 1. The sun in swamsa makes the native a keen government/ political worker and good at social service. 2. The full Moon and Venus in Swamsa give all luxuries of life and an educationist is produced. According to Parasara presence of full moon and aspect of Venus on it also gives the same result. 3. Mars in Swamsa gives expertise in metallurgy or in arms and warfare or in matters related to fire. 4. Mercury in Swamsa gives business acumen and produces a skilled trader or weaver, sculptor or one well versed in social and legal norms. 5. Jupiter in Swamsa makes a Karmayogi who will excel in any field due to his intelligence or one interested in philosophy and religion or a priest. 6. Venus in Swamsa indicates a government or political official or a passionate person who is virile up to a hundred years (indicate bureaucracy). 7. Saturn in Swamsa gives success in any line of activity and consequential fame 8. Rahu in Swamsa produces a Bowman or a thief. He may earn by dacoity or by cheating or maybe capable of handling very poisonous and dangerous chemicals, medicines etc or an expert in metals/ manufacturing activities. 9. Ketu in Swamsa indicates one who will earn through elephants (trucks and heavy vehicles) or maybe a thief or a swindler. This may also indicate watch repairing or delicate machines or computers. 10. Moon in Swamsa aspected by Venus: Capability to deal with liquids and chemicals. 11. Mercury aspecting Moon in Swamsa: Produces a doctor or work related to medicine.

Note: The various vocations listed above may be more applied to the lagnamsa than the karakamsa as karakamsa indicate the desire of the soul whereas the lagnamsa indicate the

actual karma of the body. Though these indicate the vocation with D-10 we can say with certainty

the

actual

vocation.

Some more indications: 1. Sun and Rahu joining swamsa indicate death due to snake venom. If benefic aspect the combination this will not happen. Rather the native will be a doctor handling poisonous drugs and curing venom afflictions. A malefic's aspect would cause death. 2. Mars alone aspecting/ joining the aforesaid combination indicates a person who will burn the houses of others. Parasara opines that mars aspect on the combination in karakamsa indicates that the person will burn his own house or that of others. 3. Venus aspect the Rahu & Sun combination will produces fire fighter or the fire won't occur at all. 4. Jupiter aspect the Rahu & Sun combination indicates one who will set fire to his own house or that of his neighbour. 5. If Saturn and Rahu are in Swamsa, the Native is either a seller or consumer of betel leaves and other aphrodisiacs. 6. The moon in the fourth from swamsa produces a sailor. The aspect of Venus confirms this. 7. Gulika in Swamsa makes the native consume poison or poison others. If Mars conjoin/ aspect Gulika, the native sells or administers these drugs while Jupiter in such place indicate self- consumption. The aspect of Venus or Sun cures the evil or prevents it from occurrence. 8. Moon aspecting or joining Gulika in swamsa indicates theft or receipt of stolen wealth. 9. Mercury aspecting/ joining Gulika in swamsa indicate hydrocele and similar diseases of the private pats. 10. Ketu aspecting/ joining swamsa results in a perforation of the eardrums or other ear ailments. 11. Venus aspecting/ joining Ketu in swamsa produces asceticism and religious leanings. He may be initiated into a religious order. 12. Both Mercury and Venus aspecting Ketu indicates a mimic or a talkative person or one born to a maidservant / concubine. Parasara adds that the child may belong to a female remarried. 13. Saturn aspecting the Venus and Ketu in Swamsa produces a Tapaswi or a servant. 14. Saturn alone aspecting Ketu in swamsa indicates that the native is a fraud in the garb of a sanyasi. 15. If the Sun & Venus aspect/ conjoin karakamsa, royal assignment (government/ political office) is surely indicated.

2nd From Swamsa 1. Venus or Mars in the 2nd from swamsa produces passion and illicit relationships. 2. Venus or Mars joining/ aspecting the second makes him passionate till the en of life. The influence is milder in case the second is owned by Venus or Mars and strongest if both of these planets in the 2nd owned by anyone of them. Ketu associating such combination destroys the passion. 3. Jupiter joining/ aspecting the 2nd makes the native excessively passionate and sensuous (provided Venus/Mars also influence) 4. Rahu joining/ aspecting the 2nd cause the Native to destroy all his wealth on account of his unbridles passion and licentious nature (provided Mars/ Venus also influences). Note: Jupiter is expansive in Nature. It intensifies the influence of the other planets.

3rd House: 1. Malefics in the 3rd indicate courage or valour whereas benefics indicate cowardice. 2. Malefics in the 3rd and 6th make a good farmer or living through agriculture. This also indicates working in the air forces. 3. Jupiter in the ninth indicates a big landlord or a distinguished personality. 4. Venus: artistic skill. 5. Mercury: Writer 6. Mars: Capable of carrying firearms and weapons.

Sixth

has

to

do

with

service

4th from Swamsa 1. Moon & Venus Joining/ aspecting the 4th from swamsa give a palatial residence. 2. Exalted planet in fourth will also give big residential house. 3. If Saturn and Rahu are in the fourth, stones, rocks and such materials are used. 4. Mars and Ketu in the fourth indicate use of clay and bricks. 5. Jupiter in 4th indicates that the house made up of wood. 6. Sun in the 4th gives a house of thatched straw or grass.

(toil)

7. Moon in 4th aspected by Venus: Leucoderma or Leprosy (if heavily afflicted). 8. Mars aspects the Moon in the 4th: White leprosy. 9. Ketu aspecting the Moon in the 4th: Bluish Leprosy.

4th/ 5th from Swamsa: 1. Rahu and Mars are in the fourth or fifth from Swamsa, Tuberculosis is indicated. Moon aspects/joins the combination confirms it. 2. Mars in 4th/5th: Boils, Ulcers, Cuts, Gangrene. 3. Ketu in 4th/5th: Glandular ailments (like Thyroid) or water borne diseases like dysentery, typhoid etc. 4. Rahu and Gulika in the 4th/5th: Affliction from dangerous poison.; Doctor handling such poison. The aspect od mercury or Venus indicate medical knowledge; Jupiter indicate consumption of poison; Aspect of Mars indicates giving/ selling such drugs/ poisons. The aspect of Sun gives death through snake venom.

5th from Swamsa: 1. Saturn (alone) in 5th: Archer. 2. Ketu (alone) in 5th: Abilities to make watches, precision equipment/ light engineering/ electronic goods). 3. Mercury (alone) in 5th: Ascetic, member of a religious order or one who uses a walking stick. 4. Rahu (alone) in 5th: Metallurgist (or heavy engineering). 5. Sun (alone): Swordsman (or one who carries a blade/ knife) 6. Mars (alone): Lancer (or a spear wielder). 7. Moon & Jupiter in swamsa/ 5th: Excellent author. 8. Venus in 1st/ 5th with the Moon from swamsa: Author but of less capability. 9. Mercury in similar position with Moon: Author of even lesser capability.

Note: The number of natural benefics in the swamsa or 5th house will determine the capabilities of the author. The presence of the Moon (Mind) is the primary factor. Jupiter, Venus

&

Mercury

1st/ 5th from Swamsa

give

writing

abilities,

but

in

a

decreasing

order.

1. Venus in 1st/ 5th: Indicate a poet, an eloquent speaker or a knowledgeable critic. 2. Jupiter 1si/5th indicate a genius having knowledge in various branches and a great author.. However it does not give eloquence. It Jupiter does indicate a grammarian, knowledge of religious scriptures (like Vedas, Bible, Quoran etc) and a philosopher & Vedantist. 3. Saturn in the 1st/5th makes a man in an assembly or a gathering. Such person will shy away from the limelight. 4. Mercury in the 1st / 5th indicates a mimansaka or involvement in interpretation of texts/ available literature etc. 5. A logician is indicated by Mars in the 1st/ 5th. Parasara indicate legal knowledge and jurisprudence. 6. Moon in the 1st/ 5th gives knowledge of the Sankhya and Yoga philosophies besides history (rhetoric & Music) or produces a singer. 7. The sun in the 1st/ 5th gives knowledge of the Vedas and Bhagavat Gita. Parasara says that sun in 5th gives knowledge of Music and Vedanta. 8. Ketu in the 1st/ 5th gives Mathematical ability. This is important for astrology as well. If Jupiter associates, this knowledge is obtained by inheritance and the teaching are fully digested. Rahu indicates capabilities of research and Mathematics. 9. Jupiter joining/ aspecting the above planets in the 1st/5th will give all round knowledge, both traditional and modern and proficiency in at least one branch.

Note: The combinations from 16 to 27 are also applicable to the 2nd house. Parasara opines that the combinations are also applicable ot 2nd / 3rd house besides 1st / 5th. He also opines that these results are also to be seen from the lord of swamsa. These results in the bhava will be temporary while in the Navamsa they wil be pronounced. The point is to confirm results from both Navamsa Lagna and karakamsa. While the result from Navamsa Lagna will be pronounced, those from Karakamsa (indicating the desire of the soul) may manifest only during specific periods. It is the mismatch between Navamsa Lagna and the Karakamsa

that

leaves

many

desires

unfulfilled

thereby

causing

rebirth.

7th house: 1. Jupiter and Moon in 7th: Gives good looking and fair complexioned spouse. 2. Rahu: Brings a widow or widower in marriage. 3. Saturn: Brings older (than normally expected) person in marriage or the spouse could be religious (more ritualistic) or of poor health. 4. Mars: Spouse having deformed or defective limbs.

5. Sun: Spouse is favoured and protected by family. Spouse is learned, She will be confined to domestic chores. If Sun is debilitated then she may have clandestine relationship with elder members of the family (may not be true under benefic influence). 6. Mercury: Talented and young spouse. She will be conversant with fine arts. 7. Moon: First mating will be in the open or an uncovered place. The influence of planets will indicate the following placeSun-

Garden

Mars-

A

wall

Mercury-

or

Park

Jupiter

such

construction

or

playground

-

Venus

-

Temple

Bathroom

or

Bedroom

Saturn & Rahu - Tavern or some dirty place etc. Note: The place of mating is seen from the 10th of 7th (spouse) i.e., 4th. Similarly the place of illicit sex (2nd) is seen from 10th from 2nd i.e., 11th. The exaltation etc, aspects and

signs

involved

should

also

be

considered.

9th from Swamsa 1. Benefics in the 9th from swamsa make one righteous, honest, truthful and faithful/ devoted to teachers and elders. Malefics associated with the ninth will produce opposite qualities like dishonesty, faithlessness and unrighteousness. 2. If Saturn and Rahu are in the 9th house, the native betrays his elders and preceptors. 3. Sun and Jupiter in the 9th will make the native confidant (or faithful) of his elders and teachers. 4. Parasara says Venus and Mars in the 9th from Karakamsa indicate that the lover (having illicit relationship with the native) will die. Mercury and Moon in the 9th will cause imprisonment due to the illicit relationship. Jupiter alone in the 9th indicates excessive passion and sex.

10th from Swamsa 1. Mercury conjoining/ aspecting the 10th from swamsa indicate results like Saturn (Success in any line of activity and consequential fame). This indicates skill and fame and is good for fortunes as well, as Mercury is a natural benefic. Besides, like Saturn, it tends to promote a traditional vocation.

2. Beneficial aspects/ conjunctions on the 10th from swamsa produce stable fortunes. Malefics cause fluctuation in fortunes. Parasara opines that the combination will no only give stable fortunes but also make the native serious, strong (fixity of purpose) and intelligent. Malefics will not only harm the business/ career but also deny filial bliss. Mercury and Venus gives success in trade/ career and produce great works. The Sun, Moon & Jupiter so related to the tenth will give Rajayoga (Very high Status and achievements) 3. The Sun in the 10th from Karakamsa aspected by Jupiter produces a cowherd or milkman (or one associated in some manner with animal husbandry). This is contrast with Parasara who mentions Rajayoga.

12th from swamsa: 1. Benefics: take the soul to the auspicious world (of the departed) after death. The five benefics indicate five auspicious world as follows: Jupiter- Svah; Mercury- Janah; Moon- Manah; Venus- Tapah; Sun- Satya. 1. Parasara opines that Malefics in the 12th indicate expenses on unlawful and bad activities while benefics give legitimate expenses. 2. Ketu: Final emancipation. Others opine that benefics in the swamsa gives moksha. Parasara says" If exalted planets or planets in own sign or natural benefics are placed in the 12th house from Karakamsa, the soul transmigrates to a beneficial world after death. If Ketu is so placed and only aspected by or joined by benefics, final emancipation (from the cycle of rebirth) shall be obtained. 3. If Ketu is in the 4th or 12th from Karakamsa, final emancipation will be granted. During the dasa of Rahu in 10th (i.e., Ketu in 4th), the native goes on a pilgrimage and has a symbolic dip in sacred waters to wash his sins. If such placement of nodes occur from swamsa, they lead him towards emancipation. Parasara says- if Ketu is in the 12th from karakamsa in Aries or Sagittarius conjoined or aspected by benefics, the native is led towards emancipation. 4. Malefics in 4th/12th: No deliverance from the cycle of rebirth. Sun is not considered malefic here, as it is a natural significator of Dharma. 5. Devotion (mostly seen from 12th of Karakamsa) Sun

and

Ketu-

Devotee

of

MoonVenusMars-

Siva Gouri

Lakshmi, Skanda

Native

will (Subramanya,

be

prosperous. Kartikeya)

Mercury/

Saturn-

Visnu

Jupiter-

Samba

Siva

Rahu-

Tamasi

(destroyer

of

darkness)

or

Durga.

Ketu- Ganapati or Skanda 1. Saturn in the 12th in a malefic sign shows inclination for black magic, devilish worship and spirits. 2. Venus in the 12th in malefic sign: Same as Saturn. 3. The religiosity are also to be examined from the 6th from the Amatyakaraka

Malefics in Trine from Swamsa 1. Two malefics in trine (1/5/9): The native gains expertise in spells (Mantra) and occult knowledge. At least one malefic gives knowledge of Mantra, two indicates knowledge of mantras and their usage while more malefic give knowledge of Yantras and Tantra. 2. The malefics in trines aspected by other malefics: Expertise in black magic. 3. Malefics in trines aspected by benefics: Expertise in white magic.

Note: If the combination of malefics is in trine from Lagnamsa then the native will make his living out of knowledge whereas if the combination occur from Karakamsa, the magic is very strong.

Other Combinations: 1. Ketu in the second aspected by malefics produces stammering and other speech defects. According to Parasara Ketu in the 2nd / 3rd from swamsa causes speech defects. If malefics aspects, these defects are pronounced. Pt. Sanjay Rath says that Ketu in the 3rd won't produce speech defects unless there is a malefic in the swamsa causing papakartari yoga of 2nd. 2. Malefics simultaneously in the 2nd and 8th house from Lagna, Arudha Lagna and swamsa cause Kemadruma Yoga (utter poverty). If the yoga is from Lagna or Lagnamsa then the effect will be felt throughout life whereas from Arudha Lagna it indicates financial down turn or fall. The yoga from Karakamsa indicates one who will detest wealth and may become a renunciate. Moon‘s aspect on the yoga will intensify it. 3. The results will manifest during the dasa of the sign (or planets) concerned.

Note: The argals or dristi of the sign/ planet whose dasa is operative should also be examined

as

well

as

the

various

yoga

and

Vargas

OM TAT SA Monday, February 04, 2008

Astrology- Science or Not Written

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Before going into the debate of whether Astrology is a Science or not, we must understand what is science? How science is defined.... I have picked up the article from a website http://www.csicop.org/youngskeptics/education/resources/sciencedef.html which defines science as

A

Brief

Definition

of

Science

Science is a process of searching for fundamental and universal principles that govern causes and effects in the universe. The process itself is a method of building, testing, and connecting falsifiable models to describe, explain and predict a shared reality. The method includes hypothesis, repeatable experiments and observations, and new hypothesis. The prime criterion in determining the usefulness of a model is the ease with which the model correctly

makes

predictions

or

explains

phenomena

in

the

shared

reality.

A short explanation of the term "shared reality" is in order. In the film "Harvey" Jimmy Stewart's six foot white rabbit, Harvey, is a reality for Mr. Stewart, and perhaps just as much "truth" as a lighted match, but Harvey is not shared by most of the rest of us, whereas the match can burn us all. Shared reality is a reality that is verifiable by independent observers and whose causes and effects do not change in time or space. Shared reality is a term that helps avoid conflict with some deep seated beliefs outside of science. Everyone may keep his or her non-science truths; these truths will simply not be part

of

the

shared

reality,

and

not

part

of

science.

In addition, it is an important aspect of shared reality that the principle of cause and effect exists and does not change over time and space. If forces cause accelerations today, we must assume that this was so a thousand years ago. The fundamental causes and effects that exist today existed in the past and will exist in the future, allowing us to understand and agree upon past events. If we do not share consistency of cause and effect, then all theories explaining past events will be non-falsifiable, and not a part of the science process.

Science

as

a

process:

Science is not a collection of facts and theories. The process by which we develop theories is science, not the theories themselves. The fact that objects accelerate on earth at 9.8m/s2 is not science. The theory from Newton that predicts objects accelerate at this rate is also not science.

The

PROCESS

Theories

used

to

develop

must

the

theory

is

be

science.

falsifiable:

There must be a way to prove the theory wrong. If we can't prove it wrong, it is not a scientific theory. This idea of a theory being falsifiable is one of the most important aspects of science. The theory, "beyond Earth there is intelligent life in the universe," may be true, but

it

is

not

Theories

a

scientific

theory

must

since

there

be

is

no

able

way

to

prove

to

it

false.

predict:

All science theories must have some predictive nature. Even if a theory does not in and of itself make predictions, it does have consequences and can be used to make some sort of predictions. Einstein's theory of relativity, which he developed in the early 1900s, predicted changes in the passage of time for objects traveling at extremely high speeds. It was not until much later that some of these "predictions" could be tested. Very accurate clocks were put in airplanes and flown at extremely high speeds. When the planes landed, clocks in the planes were compared with ground clocks. The difference in the times on the clocks were just

what

was

predicted

by

the

theory.

It inspires more confidence when two independent theories confirm one another. Cosmic rays create new particles high in the upper atmosphere. It was noted that according to a theory of radioactive decay, particles should not be observed to hit the surface of the earth because the "half life" was too short. Observations showed that the particles did hit the earth. By using one of Einstein's equations in relativity theory it was shown that time slowed down for the particles traveling toward earth. The theory matched experimental results and both the theory of relativity and the theory of radioactive decay were supported.

Experiments

must

be

repeatable:

It is not acceptable that only one person, or only one group can obtain results that support the theory. Anyone using proper procedures must be able to achieve the same results. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries a number of different "rays" were discovered, including X-rays and Beta rays. A well respected scientist named Blondlot announced he had discovered a new ray, which he called an N-ray. Among other things, people who had been subjected to N-rays could read text that normally could not be read in dim light. The effects were very small and could not be measured with an instrument. In the next few years other scientists reported seeing the same effect, confirming Blondlot's claims. More and more sources of N-rays were found and more effects as well. Most of the positive reports came from France, but some physicists, especially outside France, were skeptical because they could

not

reproduce

the

same

results.

An American physicist named Wood visited Blondlot's laboratory. One of Blondlot's claims was that lead could stop N-rays. Wood, in assisting Blondlot, moved a piece of lead back and forth across a beam of N-rays while Blondlot reported the results. Blondlot then reported results when he believed the lead was in front of the beam, and not when the lead was actually in front of the beam. Wood reported these results in the journal Nature. Other, more critical experiments followed. Non-reproducible results ended the theory of N-rays as far as the scientific community was concerned, although Blondlot continued his research until

his

Confidence

death.

in

Theories:

We have degrees of confidence in theories, sometimes very strong, but none is absolute. The more a theory has been used successfully in the past, and the more it seems to fit in with other theories, the more confidence scientists have in it. There are occasions when evidence seems to indicate a theory is false, but scientists do not abandon the theory immediately. However, if the negative data remain unexplained, the theory must be replaced. For example, scientists had a high degree of confidence in Newton's theory ("law") of gravitation. When Uranus' orbit was seen to be different than predicted by Newton, the theory was abandoned right away. Scientists looked for other explanations for the orbit which would be consistent with Newton's theory. They succeeded in finding the planet Neptune which meant Newton's theory was still viable. If the new planet had not been found scientists would have had to discard or modify Newton's theory. This did happen in the early 1900s when the orbit of Mercury could not be explained in terms of Newton's theory. Newton's

theory

was

then

replaced

by

Einstein's

theory

of

gravitation.

In a like manner, many theories in science have been replaced or modified, such as ones

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From the above article we might infer that No Theory is a "absolute theory". All the so called scientific theories are the outcome of series of observations. From these observations when they found some kind of high correlation of occurance of two subsequent events, they tried to infer causation from them i.e., the preceeding event causing the succeeding event. However, can these coorelation can prove with certainity whether the theory about the causation is correct. No, unless they are mathematically verified. But, we must acknowledge that there are some limilations here. While we are subjecting some hypothesis to mathematical rigour, there might be instances when the mathematical proofs are not possible as it might require further advancement of the mathematical principles (something more

to

be

discovered).

But this is something about what we call exact science such as Physics. However, if we take some science such as Biology or physiology, do we subject the theories to similar mathematical rigour....The answer is No. There we try to explain or cause of some disease merely on the basis of statistical probablity. For illustration, when all the doctors found the same germ Plasmodium Vivax in the blood of all the pateints suffering from Malaria, they concluded that Malaria is caused by Plasmodium Vivax. This is an instance of nothing but high coorelation between occurance of two events viz., occurance of malaria and finding of Plasmodium

Vivax

in

the

blood

of

such

patients.

Leaving the non-exact science such as Biology and Psychology which are emperical, even the so called exact sciece are vulnarable. Stephen Hawkins, in his book "a brief history of time" mentioned that No theory is absolute. No matter how many times numerous observations proove a theory, a single observation which disproves it, make the theory invalid (The quote of Stephen Hawkins is a bit different. I don't have the book with me now to check it). This happens many times in the physical world. Some past theories couldn't explain some events and henceforth the theory is modified. For illustration Einstein said that nothing in this universe could travel faster than light but, now it is discovered that it does. Again, Einstein's theory of quantum mechanics came into being only beause Newton's theory of mechanics failed to explain some events of time and space. Thus it is only a matter of time. Any theory which seems absolute for the timebeing might get modified with new discoveries and until an unified theory is discovered which could explain all events in the

universe.

The only thing which gives some credibility to any theory is the objectivity of the experiments, its reapeatibilty and the most important one, the predictibilty. With objectivity, I mean that the observer is not biased in devising the experiment, with repeatability, I mean that the experiments should give the same results irrespective of who is conducting it. And by experiments, I donot mean, laboratory experiments but collecting samples according statistical

principles

and

analysing

them.

What is the use of such theory which doesn't have the predictive validity, i.e., the theory can't predict. There is no use of that theory which could only explain some past events and can't foretell what would happen next, if some event occur under some specific circumstances. Now the question comes, whether Jyotish is a Science. Leaving aside the hypothesis that planets influence the events in the lifes of Human, which can't be verified, we might see that Jyotish passes all the test of validity of Scientific Theory, namely repeatability and predeictabilty. No matter, who sees the horoscope of an Individual, if there is Sun in the first house in the individual's chart, the observer will say that the person will have problems with

eyes.

There

is

no

dispute

to

that.

If physics is a science which can accurately calculate the path of a rocket launched under condition of specific Atmospheric Tempetature, Pressure, Gravity etc., Jyotish is also a science which can also predict that a person having 9th and 10th lord together will have Rajayoga under specific condition that the Lagna is strong and there are no Rajabhanga yoga in the horoscope. However, if the contention is that why Jyotish is not accurate in all the cases. The answer would be that the principles enuntiated by the Maharshis couldn't be understood and interpreted properly and the specific condition under which those ptincliples could be applied are not known. This is similar to Physics in way that, if scientists are launching rocket over the Moon, they can't accurately predict the trajectory unless they know the gravity of the launcing site, the density of air, the temparature, the velocity of air etc. Thus we see that, the impression about Jyotish that it is not a sceince is nothing but prejudice of so called Rational minded Scientists, who like to comment on something which they These

don't are

my

understanding

OM TAT SAT Monday, February 04, 2008

Karma & Destiny

and

you

know. need

not

subscribe

to

the

same.

Written

in

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Date:

Nov

5,

2000

I am writing something which i was willing to write for many days but couldn't get the time to do that. In a mail, I supported the concept of fatalism and said that I shall write some more things on the same topic. Here

I

1. 2.

shall How

How

write

my

the do

the

understanding

karmic planets

interfere

of

forces in

two influence

the

life

of

things: us? human?

Anyone who has read the Hindu scriptures or understand the Indian philosophy wouldn't deny the influence of karmic forces in the life of human beings and the theory of life, death and rebirth; the theory of reincarnation. karma and all the above mentioned concepts are highly related and intertwined. Whatever we do is the karma and also reap the result of the karma. The result may be got in this birth or the next birth. When we think that why shall we get the result of this birth in our subsequent birth, we may not get an answer if we think as a physical body. But if we consider to be spiritual beings and come to the earth for a brief journey, they we may feel that though the body has changed, we haven't- we are the same being in different body... u may call the being as the soul. Irrespective of the body the soul presently have,

he

has

to

borne

the

result

of

the

past

karma.

The results are nothing but the situations that arise in our life-good or bad, the events that happen in our life-good or bad. But then these situations and events force us to behave in a particular way... that is the karma we are performing in this birth...which again will cause some situations or events to happen in the future. If this is the case are we really so much bound by the unending chain of cause and action...karma and the result, which we cannot get out from this chain. Is the situation so hopeless? No, it is not... The situation is not so much hopeless... we have free will. But the natural question arise here is that if we are so much bound by the cycle of cause and effect, where is the scope of freewill? Though apparently there seems that there is no scope, there is enough scope for exercise of the free will.. I will explain it after sometime.

But

let

me

say

something

else

before

that.

Now I shall take up the issue of who is the doer? Are you are the doer of whatever you are doing? You would find the answer very soon! Just think, how many organisms you kill when you respire.. How many ants or insects you kill when you walk over any place. These figures are innumerable. If you are asked that who is the killer all these organisms, you would probably say that it is not you. Because the death of these organisms had come that‟s why they went into your mouth when you respired or came below your feet when you walked. Again think how many people you influence knowingly or unknowingly in day which leads them to act in a particular way. Let‟s take an example here, you had a fight with some one say Ram and that fellow got so much angry that he tried to kill someone else say Balram. Here if you analyze the charts of all the persons involved in the process you would find that there is some indication of this happening. You will feel that it is a mere coincidence that these things happen that way only.

Balram was supposed to be threatened by Ram at that moment and Ram was supposed to have a fight with you at that moment, that is why it happened. You are only a link in the chain of cause and effect. When a person say Parshuram has to die, he may get a heart attack, but do you say that heart attack was the doer of the death of the person. No, probably you do not. We would rather say that the heart attract was the cause of the effect (Heart attack). But if someone else says Kashiram kills Parshuram, why we say that the Kashiram has killed Parshuram, why don't we say that Kashiram was only a means to the end or a cause to an effect or an instrument with which Parshuram was supposed to be killed. Extrapolating the same concept we may see that whatever we do have some or other implication whatever may be its intensity-small or large. We must understand that the implications had to happen that is

why

we

were

inspired

to

the

action.

In all the cases we have means to some end which again becomes the means to some other end and the chain goes on. In these chain all these means and ends or the causes and effects are the links. In other words we are not the doer whatever we do, we are only means or the instruments in the hands of some invisible force. But the question here is why we do the things the way we do. Why we don't do it in some other way. Could we have done the things we did in our past in some other way? I would say because each of the actions done by us lead to many other actions and which would lead to many other and if analyse the horoscopes of all these situations we would see that there are indications of their happening the way they have happened, it is very unlikely that the actions performed could have been performed in some other way. Again as answer to the question why we acted in a particular way in a given situation, who inspired us to behave in that way, I would say that it is the PRAKRITI and THE GUNA of the person, who inspired him to act in a particular way. We act in a particular way in a given situation, because we get the urge to act that way. And this urge is controlled by the PRAKRITI and GUNA we have. If we introspect on the teachings of GITA we will find the same essence that we are not the doers, we are only

an

instrument

in

the

hands

of

someone

else

(KRISHNA/

BRAHMAN/

SUPREME

CONSCIOUSNESS). When we are not the doers, why do we expect the result of the actions performed by us. Let‟s take an analogy to understand this. Let‟s say you have invented a robot which works for you. You programmed (PRAKRITI/GUNA) the robot to kill some one or help someone. If the robot kills or helps someone, do you condemn or praise the robot for those actions. Probably not. You, who have programmed the robot should be accountable for or held responsible for whatever the result. So when we are not the doers, we should not expect the result of the actions we have performed rather we shall surrender

ourselves

to

the

supreme

and

accept

whatever

he

does

with

us.

Now I shall take up the topic of free will. Before that we shall know that the human birth has some importance attached to it. It is not a mere accident. This is a vehicle with which we can attain the BRAHMAN or self realization. This the birth which accumulates karma (good or bad). Because we don't have any control of the situations or the events or the actions we are doing, what matter is the attitude with which we are doing the same job. Different attitude towards the same action can accumulate different types of Karma. Here comes the importance of FREE WILL. How we are performing the karma

and not what we are performing. If a person does a particular action with the feeling that he is doer of the karma, then the result-negative or positive will be accumulated in his repertoire of karma and may lead to bad or good situation in subsequent or even the same birth. But even the good or prosperous condition as a result of a good karma is not that good as it attach the soul to the material world. But if the same action is done with complete self surrender to the BRAHMAN, then whatever the result may be good or bad won't be having any effect on his karma repertoire rather he will exhaust some of his past accumulated karma in the process, and in a way break some links of the chain binding him to this material world and move towards attainment of self-realization. Thus we can exert our freewill in having an attitude which take us towards self-realization, i.e., the attitude of self-surrender to the supreme and have unbroken faith in his actions. If we have the same attitude in all of our actions we would see that our ego is vanishing and we are reaching towards supreme/infinite consciousness from individual/ finite consciousness. Thus though we seemed to be bound by the law of time-space and causation or though the destiny seems to be fatalistic, we can get out of this unending cycle by exerting our free will in surrendering ourselves

to

the

almighty.

Lets see how with self-less or surrendered action we can reach near the almighty. Here we see what the prakriti of a person is? It is accumulation of attitudes. If we behave in a particular way in a given type of situation similarly again and again repeatedly, it becomes our inherent nature (this is the prakriti) and we would spontaneously behave the same way in future given similar situation. Thus with exertion of free our nature of self surrender would become more and more strong and more and more we reach near the goal of

self

realisation.

Now let me take the issue of planetary movements and human destiny. Here I have some different viewpoints. If we presume that everything is governed by some law and nothing is haphazard or accident, then everything can be predicted. We can predict the motion of earth around the sun very precisely because it is a regular motion and guided by some celestial law. Had it been haphazard, we couldn't have predicted that. Take anything in the universe from the smallest atom to the galaxies, everything is guided by some law and hence have some pattern in their behaviour. If we understand the underlying pattern in their behaviour we can predict how they would behave in future. Deciphering the underlying pattern is the most difficult this. There is chaos nowhere.... everywhere there is a very regular patterned behaviour we fail to decipher and we see chaos. Let‟s take an example to see this. Let‟s try to find the pattern the given series

of

number.

1,2,4,2,3,9,3,5,25,4,7,49,5,11,121,6,13,169,7 Here if we are asked to predict the next number, we may feel apparently that there is no pattern but a jumble of number instead. But if we try to analyse deeply, we would find that this is an interweaving of three

different

series.

1,2,3,4,5,6,7 2,3,5,7,11,13 (prime numbers) 4,9,25,49,121,169 (squares of the prime numbers) Now that we have deciphered the pattern in the series, we can predict the next number in the series. Even in case we don't find any pattern after any number of try, which would mean that we haven't explored the total possible environment of the system. For example if we have series like 1278838923484981 here we may not find any pattern but if more data is taken we would find that there is a repetition of the following set of numbers in the total system, and that is the pattern. 12788389234849811278838923484981 AND because nothing in this universe is unconnected with each other, there is a pattern of relation within so called apparently unconnected systems. Though it seem that solar system, the universe and the earth and the life in earth are unconnected system, they are the part of a bigger system. So if the pattern of connection or the relation between these apparent unconnected system is deciphered, the future can be predicted

taking

cues

from

any

part

of

the

whole

system.

Maharihis have tried to decipher how the planets and the stars in the sky during the birth of a person is connected to the destiny of that person. Thus they have found out the pattern of such connections and that is jyotisha. Thus the configuration of planet during the birth time can only indicate but not influence the destiny of the person. This is somewhat similar to statistical analysis of trend over a period of time. The coorelation between the celestial even and the occurance of a particular incidence in a persons life has been found out and wherever they are found to be strongly coorelated, those predicters are retained. But coorelation by itself doesn't show any causal relationship. This is why we can predict the destiny from palm of our hands. That doesn't show that the lines in our palms cause somethings in our life, but only show that there is a high correlation between the lines and the events occuring in the life. This can be done with any such thing which is seemingly unrelated to us... but in this case deciphering the pattern will be very difficult or near to impossible. Because the law operating everywhere is the same everywhere, the properties present in the macrocosm is also present in the microcosm. Thus those this which can be predicted with the help of planets and stars in the sky, can also be predicted with the help of palm or for that matter the little finger or thumb alone. For that matter we can go much smaller level to the genetic composition

of

the

person.

Everything

would

yeild

the

same

result.

Now I shall end with a statement which may stimulate some thinking... "If we are guided by our own karma, prakriti and Guna, why are we allowing the planets to interfere with our destiny and influence us" Why we bring planets in the picture to govern us, whereas in reality it is not so. "PLANET CAN ONLY INDICATE

BUT

OM TAT SAT Friday, February 15, 2008

NOT

INFLUENCE

OUR

DESTINY"

Punya Chakra Punya Chakra is used for determining the whereabouts of the soul after death. The term Punya means good deed as in Hinduism death is considered as the eternal truth and the freedom from the world of suffering, the mrityu loka or earth. Hence the chart casted at the moment of death is called the Punya Chakra, which in lay men's terms can be translated as the horoscope of death. Similar to the birth chart, which shows the details of the experiences of the soul after birth, the death chart shows the details of the soul after death. This is an important tool of vedic-astrology to decipher the condition and the whereabouts of the soul after death based on which various obsevances such as Sraddha etc. can be done to pacify a wandering soul. So far this tool has been a closely guarded secret of the Sri Jagannath Center tradition and was disclosed for the first time for the aspiring astrologers by Pt. Sanjay Rath in 2005 in the SJC west coast conference. In this article, I will enunciate the principles and also analyse some charts to make the concepts clearer.

KEY HOUSES IN PUNYA CHAKRA The houses which are key to the analysis of the punya chakra are the 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th and 12th houses. 1st house: The exact nature of death can be seen from the 1st house. If there are malefics in the 1st house or it is occupied with Gulika or Mandi, the death of the native could be painful. In addition to the 1st house, the trines i.e., the 5th and 9th should also be checked to ascertain the details of the moment of dearth. Presence of benefics in the lagna or the trines can indicate peaceful death such as dying in sleep or in leaving the body in deep meditation. After death, the soul is likely to stay in this planet for sometime before it is guided to other planes of existence. Shastras say that the minimum duration of stay in this planet is of 12days and in most cases the maximum duration is of 9 years. However, the maximum duration can be overridden by specific yogas, whereby the soul would wander even longer. The duration of stay can be seen from the natural duration governed by the planets and the navamsa occupied by them in the punya chakra. The natural duration of planets are as follows: Moon

- a day**

Mars

- a week**

Venus

- a fortnight

Jupiter- a month Mercury- a season, which is same as 2 months period Sun

- an ayana which is same as 6 months period (the period of uttrayana

and dakshinayana) Saturn - a year If lets say in someone's death chart, Sun is placed in the Lagna and is placed in 5th navamsa. The

duration, the soul will stay in earth would be 5 ayanas which is equivalent to (5 ayana *6 months) 30 months or 2.5 years. **For Moon, it is always 12 days irrespective of the navamsa of the Moon. However, for Mars, if the duration arrived is less than 12 days, then it is 12 days, however if it is more than 12 days, that many days the soul will stay on earth. The exact duration can be found by using the following formula Planetary duration * Planet's longitude /3020’ 6th house: Sixth is the house of enemies which represent both external and internal enemies. Since in this horoscope we are not concerned about the material things, there is no question of external enemies. Thus in the punya chakra, the 6th house represent the internal enemies. The shastras (classical texts) speak of six enemies which go by the name shad-ripus, which create hurdles in the spiritual upliftment of the native. By observing Yama and Niyama as mentioned in the yoga sutras of Maharishi Patanjali, one can get over the weaknesses. The weaknesses can be mapped to six planets based on which the weaknesses the native suffered during the lifetime can be deciphered from the punya chakra. Before we do the mapping, we need to understand about the weaknesses. We also should understand that the sattvik (steady state) planets Sun, Moon and Jupiter cannot represent any weaknesses as the root of all weakness is either Tamas (ignorance) or Rajas (predominance of energy). The SIX weaknesses (the shadripus) Kama: Kama means attraction and is most widely used to represent the attraction between male and female. The god of love Cupid is known as Kamadev in sanskrit and represent the sexual attraction between male and female. However, Kama is not always that bad as this attraction between opposite sexes cause the entire creation to continue as without progeny, there is no continuation of lineage. In addition, all souls are ultimately attracted to Krishna and thus HE becomes the ultimate Purusha and all the souls or the material creation which is ever eager to disappear in HIM becomes the ultimate Prakriti or the feminine principle. Thus the Rasa Leela in the transidental level shows the eagerness of all the living being to Unite with Krisna and get ONE with him. Hence, the beejakshara for Krishna is Klim which also known as the Kama Beeja. However, at negetive level, the same attraction take the colour of lust which is nothing but being driven by the attitude of having sex others without having the feeling of Love. Thus Kama at a gross material level is nothing but union of male and female body, while at a transidental level, it is the union of two soul, the purusha and the prakriti. The union of two bodies whether at material or spiritual level is guided by Planet Venus and hence it is significator of Kama. This weakness is predominant in Rajas guna and hence there also is a positive side to it, which be enhanced to reach god. Krodha: Krodha means anger and there is no ambiguity in assigning a planet to this. It is well known that Mars is known as the God of War and is endowed with commanding qualities. The root of anger is Fire and hence only firey Mars qualifies to signify this ripu. A peaceful mind is a mind in perfect harmony with the nature and hence full of sattva while a angry mind is quite destructive as indicated by the tamasic

nature of Maritian fire and hence a weakness which should be overcome to be in harmony with others. Lobha: Lobha means greed or the desire to have something out of proportion. Desire for various things in this material world is quite natural, however when the desire becomes un-natural and it involves an insatiated mentality, where the desire becomes unending, it becomes a weakness. Rahu is the planet behind greed as being opposite of Ketu, who rules of renunciating all material objects, it makes the native run after something which is not really needed for him. Thus the native is under a shadowy viel inside which his ability to judge his true needs become cloudy and he feels a insatiable thrust for material objects. Gautama Buddha said that the root cause of all birth are the desires of the material objects which the native wants to experience. Since the soul cannot experience material objects without a body, it needs to take birth to fulfil his desires. Hence Rahu becomes the significator for getting entangled into the shackles of the material world, while its opposite, Ketu signifies breaking free from the shakles and thus liberation. This weakness is predominant in Tamas Guna. Moha: Moha means delusion which happens due to Maya or the illusion of the material world. Although the soul is free from all material bondages, he gets attached to the material world due to mana or the mind. This happens due to delusion of the mind which thinks that material existence is the only truth and there is nothing beyond it. The truth is the field of activity of the mind is only possible in this material existence when a false ego makes the native differentiate himself as someone different from the eternal soul, the parama purusha. Since Saturn signifies lie, it represents the great lie, the mind is telling itself, that the material existence is the only true existing and there is nothing beyond that. Only under the influence of a Guru (Jupiter), can the mind realise that the material existence is untrue and is momentory and there is something beyond it, which is true and is also eternal. Thus Saturn signifies this ripu which is predominant in Tamas guna. Mada: Mada means arrogance, which many also associate with alcohol. The association of alcohol with mada is also apt as alcohol makes a person lose his brain and thus make him forget both good and bad thoughts in his mind and thus making him headless. Hence a person under alcohol cannot control over his senses and end up doing headless acts. Similarly when the identification of the person with ego is very strong, he thinks himself as the king of all consider others as non-entity in front of him. Under such arrogance, the person behaves nothing less than a headless person and end up doing headless things. The condition of such person is similar to a wild elephant who rumles over and shatters everything coming to his way. Such elephant is aptly called Mada-mast hathi, in english which means, elephant exhilerated in pride. In mythology, Ketu is called the tail of the demon whose head was cut by lord Vishnu during the churning of the ocearn. Thus it represents some who is headless. One one hand, the positive side of headlessness represent total surrender to god by renunciating ones eqo and material possession (which happens when you have a head) and thus show liberation; while on the other hand, the negetive side, it represent going against the social norms and natural laws and doing something which is completely unexpected such as terrorism etc. Thus when Ketu's headlessness is applied to the material world, it becomes a weakness, while when this transcends into the spiritual world, it makes the person liberate from the bondage of rebirth. Since in material plane, Ketu is a tamasik planet (like Mars), this

weakness is predominant in tamas. Matsarya: Matsarya can be translated to envy or jealousy. The root of jealousy is comparision of one's ownself with others. Although this becomes the prime driver of growth in this material world, it becomes a weakness in the spiritual world. We all know that only when someone shuns the desire to enjoy the material things in this life, he is free from this matarial world. The desire to compare one self comes from the desire to grow in this material world as shown by the upachayas 3rd and 6th, which are naturally ruled by Mercury. This shows that one should keep doing his duties irrespective of what he gets. Based on karma of different people, they may be endowed with different lives and one should not compare himself and complain to god about this discrepancies. Instead only when is free of the feelings of jealousy, then only he can have full faith on god and trust all his actions without judgement. It is said that jealousy becomes a roadblock even in cause of jealousy of spiritual nature. Envy is caused by the nature of human mind which differentiates one from others, where one sees other to be more prosperous than oneself and this faculty of human mind is governed by childish Mercury. It is no wonder that it is natural to see jealousy in young kids who always compare this possessions with their peers and want those which others possess. Thus something which can help one grow in the material world can cause roadblock in the spiritual arena and thus Jealousy is considered as one of the weaknesses. Thus weakness is however, predominant in rajas and is thus easy to get over, unlike those which are predominant in tamas. In the book the spiritual dimensions of vedic astrology, the author Robert Koch gave the mapping with the shadripus as: Kama

: Venus

Krodha

: Mars

Lobha

: Saturn

Moha

: Moon

Mada

: Sun

Matsarya : Mercury

He additionally says that since the nodes do not have bodies, they do not rule over any of the weaknesses. I humbly beg to differ with the author. Since the weakness comes from darkness, the nodes are the prime governor of the weaknesses being shadowy planets, while the luminaries Sun and the Moon cannot be associated with any weakness. Hence the mapping I have given here is: Kama

: Venus

Krodha

: Mars

Lobha

: Rahu

Moha

: Saturn

Mada

: Ketu

Matsarya : Mercury

Discerning readers can evaluate my arguments and form their own opinions on which is the right mapping. 7th house: 7th house is the house of desire and is also called the dvara. It is said that soul enters the planet from the 7th house and also leaves from that house and hence is termed as dvara, which means door. The disposition of this house in the death chart will show whether the native would be born again in this planet or he is liberated from the cycle of re-birth. More number of planets in this house show more rebirths while no planets show no re-birth. Placement of a stronger planet in this house can even show multiple births before he can relinquish his desires and attain moksha. If there are planets in both 7th and 12th house, the native is likely to take birth after staying in the lokas shown by the 12th house for certain time. The duration after which the native has to take birth again can be seen from the natural periods of the planets placed in the 7th house (refer to the lagna section for details). 8th house: 8th house is the house of Sin, something which becomes the cause of re-birth. This shows the consolidated Sin's done by the native in his lifetime. The nature of the sin can be deciphered from the various weaknesses as mentioned above. The punishments for the Sins are quite grave and if they are not forgiven, the native has to take birth for redemption. The Sin's can be forgiven only when devaguru Jupiter has aspects the 8th house. 10th house: 10th house is the house of karma. It is known that the future of an individual is determined from the karma he did before and hence this house is very important in judging the state of native after death. If the native is worked without attachment, then he can attain moksha, whereas if he worked with specific results in mind, he has to come back to earth to experience those results. The 10th house in the punya chart shows the sum total of all karmas performed by the native in his lifetime. If the 10th lord is strong and the 10th house is under benefic influence, the native did good work. Similarly if the 10th lord as well as the house are weak and afflicted, the native has done bad deed and he has to take birth for redemption. The nature of work can also seen from the placement of 10th lord in various houses as well as the influence of various house lords/ planets on the 10th house. If the 10th lord is strong and is influenced by Jupiter and is also connected to the 12th house, the native can attain moksha, else the chances of taking rebirth is quite high. 12th house: 12th house is the house of moksha or liberation from the cycle of rebirth. One attains Moksha if Jupiter is either placed in the 12th or aspects it with Graha drsti. Jupiter represents the wish of the god and hence it indicate that only irrespective of whatever deed a person do, he might not get moksha unless god desired to give him so. In Bhagavatgita, lord Krishna says that the person attains that, which he was thinking at the moment of his death. Thus only when someone is thinking about God, he can attain him after death. Thus 12th house also shows things which is dominant in the mind of a dying person. Thus it is important to think

about god at all times as no one knows when the critical moment of death comes face to face with someone. Only when one remembers god at all times can remember him at the moment of death, else he will think of those things which happened to be there in him mind majority of his life. Now, if a person does not attain moksha, he can go to various other spiritual planes of existence which are called the Lokas. There are 7 lokas including Earth and similarly there are 7 Talas, which makes it 14 lokas and talas. The Lokas are full of spiritual energies while the talas are full of darkness and ignorance. The 7 lokas are as follows: Bhurloka

- Mars

Bhuvarloka - Sun Svargaloka - Venus Janarloka

- Moon

Taparloka

- Saturn

Mahaloka

- Mercury

Satyaloka

- Jupiter

To be continued... OM TAT SA Sunday, February 24, 2008

Navamsa lagna in various houses from Rasi Lagna Jaimini Sutras 4.3.69 - 4.3.73 yatne aṁśata|| The result of navamsa lagna in various houses as counted form the rasi lagna is explained in the following aphorisms.

rājye nīcaḥ|| If the navamsa lagna is placed in a sign which is in the 12th house from the rasi lagna, the native will be base and gross.

dhane kāmī|| If the navamsa lagna is placed in the 9th house from the rasi lagna, the native will be passionate.

dharme mokṣaḥ|| If the navamsa lagna is placed in the 11th house from the rasi lagna, the native will attain moksha.

dhānye pāpī|| If the navamsa lagna is in the 7th house from the rasi lagna, the native will be sinful. The aphorisms given above give us the clue on how to analyze the placement of navamsa lagna in various sign as seen from the rasi lagna. For example, if the rasi lagna is placed in Aries and the navamsa lagna is placed in the Taurus, which is 2nd from the rasi lagna, what kind of results can be read from such placements. This helps us in a big way in fixing the right navamsa lagna if there are doubts in doing so. The principles of judging the results from placement of navamsa lagna with respect to the rasi lagna is not given straight away and Maharishi Jaimini wants us to decipher them based on the examples he has given for few houses. Here, our tradition comes to our rescue, which says that whichever house the navamsa lagna is placed with respect to the rasi lagna, the 2nd house from it will be pronounced in the life of the native. Thus if the navamsa lagna is in the 11th from the rasi lagna, the 2nd house from it, which is 12th house gains prominence and the native can even attain moksha. Now why 2nd house? Well! this is based on two principles: 1. Since Navamsa governs over our past life and spiritual merit (dharma), it also has a strong say on the fruit of actions we have to experience due to karma of past lives. Hence whichever sign the navamsa lagna is placed, the 5th from it confers good fortune on the native and that house should be treates as if lagna lord is placed over there. Thus if the navamsa lagna is placed in the 11th house, the 5th from it, i.e., 3rd house makes the person full of initiative and fortunate. 2. The house of achievement in this life would be the 10th house counted from the house obtained before (5th from the navamsa lagna), which happens to be the 2nd house from the lagna. Thus the areas the native attains prominence in this life will be shown by the 2nd house from the navamsa lagna as seen in the rasi chart. One should note the sign, house, planets and yogas in this house to judge the nature of results. What maharishi gave in the 4 aphorisms are only guide to the nature of results as seen from the navamsa lagna's placement from the rasi lagna. They are however only indicative and not comprehensive. Intelligent astrologers should apply the common principles of houses, planets and the yogas to decipher more. The following section gives a more detailed analysis (although not exhaustive). To be continued... OM TAT SAT

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Sunday, February 24, 2008

Divine Synchronicity Whatever happens in this universe is not by accident and has a clear thought behind it. However since our intelligence is not yet developed to such extent that we can perceive this, we perceive the events in a disjointed way and see everything as mere coincidences. The events in this world are like the music of flute which is in perfect harmony with the divine consciousness, each note in the music is in perfect balance and all the notes are just part of a harmonious music. If the notes are heard disjointedly they will be perceived as nothing more than chaotic sound of cacophony, which however becomes a harmonic music, when all the notes are heard and understood. Our imperfect intelligence and our ego does not let us understand all the notes of the music and hence what we perceive are unconnected notes of a music. To establish this, we can peep into deeper secrets of relationship in this world. It is said in the shastras that based on the previous karma the soul takes birth in such environment so that it can fulfill the objective of his birth in the most harmonious way. When a soul takes birth in a family it further intermingles with the karma of all connected such as parents, siblings, uncles, aunts, spouse etc. and influence their karma too. Thus birth in a family cannot be mere accident but implementation of a divine plan. To show the unseen connections, we can try to see the planetary influences on the various houses in appropriate divisional charts and verify how it matches the planetary influences on the lagna of the relatives. For example dvadasamsa is seen for parents where 4th house is seen for mother and 9th house is seen for father. The influences on the dvadasamsa 4th and 9th houses can also be seen on the lagna

of

the

mother

and

the

father,

in

their

natal

charts.

I am using the horoscopes of my children Triparna a.k.a. Mira and Ishaan a.k.a. Sai and see how the influences on their dvadasamsa also appear in my and my wife's horoscope. I will be using the following principles

to

check

the

interconnections:

1. In dvadasamsa, 4th house represent the mother and the 9th house represent the father. The conjunctions or aspects (rasi drsti) on the said houses or their lords should have some connections with the

parents

lagna.

2. In the parent's rasi chart, the influences can be seen from the conjunctions or aspects of the planets as well as the planets placed in the trine (influencing nature) or quadrant (giving support) from the rasi lagna, which

considerably

influence

the

life

of

the

native.

3. Sun is the karaka for the father while Moon is the karaka for the mother. Influences on these planets by aspect

and

conjunctions

would

also

appear

in

the

rasi

charts

of

the

parents.

4. The children can be seen from the Saptamsa chart. The 1st child is seen from the 5th house (counting is forward or reverse based on the lagna being odd or even respectively) and the each subsequent child can be seen from the alternate sign. The planetary influences in the rasi chart of children can be seen from aspects (rasi drsti) and conjunctions with the lord of the child (lord of 5th, 7th etc. which determine the gender of child) and their dispositors.

Father: 9th house has no planets and is ruled by Mars. 9th lord Mars is placed in Sagittarius with Venus and is aspected by Jupiter. Thus the influences on the 9th houses are that of Mars, Jupiter and Venus.

Karaka

Sun

is

conjoined

with

Saturn.

Father is born in Sagittarius Lagna aspected by Saturn and has Mars, Mercury and Sun in the trine to the lagna.

Mars,

Mercury

and

Sun

also

aspects

the

Lagna

lord

Jupiter.

Mother: 4th house is Scorpio with no planets. Mars and Ketu are the lords of Scorpio. As mentioned before, Mars is placed with Venus and aspected by Jupiter, while Ketu is placed in Virgo and not aspected by any planets. Karaka Moon is not under any additional influences. This shows that there are similar influences on both father and Mother, which is in fact true as seen in the horoscopes of the parents. Mother is born in Virgo lagna aspected by Venus and Moon from the 7th house and Saturn from the 11th house and Jupiter from the 9th house. The lord Mercury is in 8th conjoined with Sun and Ketu. Thus one can see the influences of Sun, Saturn, Ketu, Venus and Jupiter on the lagna as shown in the daughter's chart.

The

Father: The 9th house is Cancer with Jupiter exalted in it and is aspected by Moon and Saturn. 9th lord Moon is placed in Scorpio with Saturn and is aspected by Mercury, Sun and Jupiter. Thus there are influences

of

Moon,

Saturn,

Mercury,

Sun

and

Jupiter.

In the father's chart, Lagna lord Jupiter is aspected by Mars, Sun and Mercury while Saturn aspects the Lagna. Additionally Moon is debilitated and aspected by Mars as shown in the son's dvadasamsa chart.

Mother: 4th house is Aquarius ruled by Saturn and Rahu. Lagna is devoid of any planets, however is aspected by Jupiter. 4th lord Saturn is placed with Moon and is aspected by Mercury, Sun and Jupiter. 4th co-lord Rahu is placed in Gemini with Venus. The influencing planets are Saturn, Rahu, Moon, Venus and

Jupiter.

In the mother's chart, Rahu is the atmakaraka and is influenced by Saturn, Mars, Moon, Venus and Jupiter. One should note the similarity between the dvadasamsa of both daughter and son. In both cases the influencing planets are almost the same. In the daughter's dvadasamsa, Mars represent both father and Mother, while in the daughter's chart, lord of father, Moon and lord of Mother, Saturn are placed together in

Scorpio

receiving

similar

influences

of

other

planets

by

aspects.

Triparna: The 1st child can be seen from the 5th house. Since the Saptamsa lagna is a even sign, the counting is in an anti-zodiacal direction. Thus the 5th house becomes Virgo and its lord is placed in Scorpio with eunuch Saturn. Since the sign is a female sign, the child will be a girl. The influences on the child are that of Mercury (lord of child), Saturn (by conjunction) and Ketu (aspect from Aries) and exalted Mars (aspect from Capricorn). There are additional influences of Venus and Moon due to aspect on the lords

Ketu

Triparna

is

born

in

Virgo

and

Lagna

with

Mars,

Ketu

Mars.

and

Mercury

as

found

above.

Ishaan: The 2nd child is to be seen from the 7th house ruled by Moon. Moon is placed in Leo, a male sign showing birth of a male child. Moon is the lord of the child and is aspected by the nodes and Mars. The dispositor of child lord, Sun is placed in Virgo aspected by Jupiter. Thus the influences on the child can

be

summarized

into

Moon,

Sun,

Mars,

Jupiter

and

the

nodes.

Ishaan is born in Pisces lagna ruled by Jupiter and aspected by Jupiter and Sun. It is hemmed between Rahu

and

Moon and

Mars

is

placed in the

lagna Kendra

giving

considerable support.

Triparna: The first child is shown by the 5th house. Since the Lagna is in even sign, the counting is in anti-zodiacal direction. The 5th house is Cancer and the lord is placed in an even sign Scorpio as well as

debilitated showing birth of a girl child. Here Moon becomes the lord of the child and the influences on the child can be seen from the influences on the Moon as well as the influences on the lords of Scorpio. Moon is aspected by Saturn, Sun and Ketu. Ketu is also the lord of Scorpio and thus shows that the influences of Saturn and Sun is quite strong. Another lord of Scorpio, Mars is placed with Mercury and is aspected by Jupiter. Thus the influences can be summarized into Moon, Ketu, Saturn, Sun, Mars, Mercury and Jupiter.

Among these Moon, Ketu and

Mars

have the

strongest influence.

Triparna is born in Virgo lagna ruled by Mercury conjoined with exalted Mercury, Ketu and Mars. Lagna is additionally

aspected

by

Saturn

and

is

hemmed

between

Sun

and

Jupiter.

Ishaan: 2nd child is shown by the 7th lord Mercury which is placed in Leo with a male planet Mars. Thus it shows birth of a Son. In planetary influences on the Son can primarily be seen from the influences on Mercury and secondarily from the influences on the Sun, dispositor of lord of child Mercury. Mercury is placed with Mars in the sign of Sun and is aspected by Jupiter, Saturn, Sun, Ketu and Rahu. Among these

Mercury,

Mars,

Sun

and

Jupiter

have

the

strongest

influence.

Ishaan was born in a Jupiterian lagna aspected by Jupiter and Sun. In addition Mars is placed in a Kendra

and

thus

has

a

strong

say

on

the

horoscope.

If we see the combined influences from the charts of both parents we see that Triparna has influences of Mercury, Saturn, Ketu and Mars, while Ishaan has influences of Jupiter, Sun and the nodes. By looking influences from multiple charts, it is possible to narrow down the influences which should appear in the charts of the children. Similarly the influences in the father's and mother's horoscope can be narrowed down

by

seeing

the

influences

in

the

dvadasamsa

of

both

children.

OM TAT SA Monday, February 25, 2008

10th from svamsa- A closer look In aphorism 1.2.39 of Jaimini Sutra, Maharishi Jaimini explains the result of placement of Planets in the 10th from svamsa.

riphe budhadṛṣṭe vā mandavat|| Mercury aspecting the 10th from svamsa indicate results like Saturn. Maharishi explains in previous stanza that when Saturn is placed in the svamsa makes a person achieve success in any line of activity due to sheer hard work. They also tend to become traditional. However, the thing to note here is that why Mercury in the 10th give results as if Saturn in svamsa. The clue to decipher this lies in counting the number of planets in the weekday

order starting from the planet placed in the 10th to svamsa. Thus if Mercury is placed in the 10th then counting in the weekday order we have Mercury (10th)-Jupiter(11th)Venus(12th)-"Saturn(svama)", thus we arrive at Saturn. Applying this principle, we can understand the influence of other planets on the 10th of svamsa. The weekday order is Sun-Moon-Mars-Mercury-Jupiter-Venus-Saturn-Rahu-Ketu. Thus the planets influence on the 10th will be:

Sun

- Mercury

Moon

- Jupiter

Mars

- Venus

Mercury - Saturn Jupiter - Rahu Venus

- Ketu

Saturn

- Sun

Rahu

- Moon

Ketu

- Mars

Thus if Sun is placed in the 10th house, the effect can be read as same as Mercury's placement in the svamsa, which according to Maharishi Jaimini makes the person a mimansaka or someone who follows the middle path of Buddha. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 12:40 AM

1 comment:

krishna said... Dear sir thanks for all these wonderful informations I have a doubt, In you post on SWAMSA,its writen "Mercury conjoining/ aspecting the 10th from swamsa indicate results like Saturn (Success in any line of activity and consequential fame). This indicates skill and fame and is good for fortunes as well, as Mercury is a natural benefic. Besides, like Saturn,

it tends to promote a traditional vocation. Beneficial aspects/ conjunctions on the 10th from swamsa produce stable fortunes. Malefics cause fluctuation in fortunes. Parasara opines that the combination will no only give stable fortunes but also make the native serious, strong (fixity of purpose) and intelligent. Malefics will not only harm the business/ career but also deny filial bliss. Mercury and Venus gives success in trade/ career and produce great works. The Sun, Moon & Jupiter so related to the tenth will give Rajayoga (Very high Status and achievements) The Sun in the 10th from Karakamsa aspected by Jupiter produces a cowherd or milkman (or one associated in some manner with animal husbandry). This is contrast with Parasara who mentions Rajayoga. "

Now from this its clear, jupiter in 10th can give very high level rajyoga, but appllying the above dictim, it means when jupiter is there in 10 from D9 lagna, the effects given by it are like RAHU is in swamsa. "Rahu in Swamsa produces a Bowman or a thief. He may earn by dacoity or by cheating or maybe capable of handling very poisonous and dangerous chemicals, medicines etc or an expert in metals/ manufacturing activities. "

Going by the avobe two dictims can we say, the person may even earn by dacoity but since jupiter is there in 10 from D9 lagna, he will be having stable fortunes?? Lets take piesces D9 lagna(with AK in it) and jupiter is in 10 from D9 lagna i.e in sagg. With the above case, jupiter is lagnadhipathi, and aspects it by rashi dristi but as per the second dictim, the effects on D9 lagna will be as of rahu??? how to interpret in such case.as by nature, jupiter and Rahu are opposite. please clear my doubts, whether i am interpreting both the dictims correctly. and please correct me if my understanding is wrong.

regards

krishna

dian Lunar Calendar Year

Start

of

year

End

of

year

60

year

cycle

The Indian lunar calendar is based on movement of both luminaries Sun and the Moon in the sidereal zodiac. One should note the difference between Indian Lunar Calendar and the Chinese Lunar Calendar. While Indian Lunar Calendar is based on sidereal zodiac, the Chinese Lunar Calendar is based on tropical zodiac and hence the Indian Lunar months are not synchronized with seasons, but fixed stars (or the nakshatras), while Chinese Lunar Calendar is synchronized with seasons. This indicates the importance

of

fixed

zodiac

not

only

in

astrology

but

also

celebration

of

the

festivals.

Since the Lunar Calendar is synchronized with the Sidereal Zodiac, the lunar months are tagged to sidereal signs. This means based on the sign occupied by Sun in the sidereal zodiac, the lunar month will bear the same name. For example, Chaitra, the 1st month of Lunar Calendar is tagged to sidereal Pisces. The names of the months are given by the name of the nakshatra, the Moon is expected to be placed while Sun transits a sign. This also shows that naming of the month is based on Shuklanta principle, which suggests beginning of a month with Krishna Pratipad. The relationship of the lunar months and the sidereal signs are as follows: Chaitra

-

Vaishakh

Meena

-

Mesha

Jyeshtha

-

Vrshabha

-

Pisces

-

Aries

-

Taurus

Ashadha

-

Mithuna

-

Gemini

Sravana

-

Karkata

-

Cancer

Bhadra

-

Ashwin

Simha

-

Kanya

Kartik

-

Mrigashira-

Vrshchik

Pausha

-

Magha Phalgun

Tula

Leo

-

Virgo

-

Libra

-

Scorpio

Dhanu -

- Kumbha

-

-

Makar

Sagittarius -

Capricorn

- Aquarius

Although the names of the month are given based on Shuklanta principle, the most widely followed calendar is Amanta which begins with Shukla Pratipad. The Lunar year begins with Chaitra Masa, the time Adhika

when

Sun

and &

Moon

conjoin

in

sidereal

Kshaya

Pisces. Masa

There are few variations in the reckoning of the month, due to the differences in the duration of lunar year and the sidereal year by approximately 10 days. The types of variations are given below:

Adhika

Masa:

When two new Moon falls in one sidereal sign, the first among them is treated as a extra month or Adhika Masa while the 2nd one of them is called the actual month or nija masa. Whenever this happens, the 1st new Moon falls in the 1st degree of the sign, while the 2nd one falls in the last degree of the sign. The adhika masa bears the name of the sign where it happens. Thus if it happens in Aries, it becomes Vaishakh

adhika

masa

and

so

on.

Kshaya

Masa:

Khsaya masa means loss of month. This happens when there is no soli-lunar conjunction in a sign. This is a rare phenomenon as is counter intuitive that how can a bigger measure of time i.e., Saura masa be smaller than a chandra masa. Thus this requires further investigation. It happens in a period of 19 years and 141 years.

60

Years

Cycle:

The lunar calendar is completely synchronizes with the solar calendar in a period of 60 years. This concept is similar to the Chinese calendar which indicate repetition of combination of element and animal. In the Indian calendar, each of the 60 years are given a specif name which indicate towards overall results to be experienced in that year. The cycle follows the cycle of creation, sustenance and annihilation of the creative force. To understand it better, this can be mapped to the 30 tithi cycle of the Moon, which also passes through creation and increase in life force as signified by the Shukla Paksha and decrease of the

life

force

as

well

as

destruction

as

signified

by

the

Krshna

Paksha.

Since each of the year is spanning over two tithis, we can also map the year with half of tithi called Karana. There are 4 fixed karanas names Kimsthughna, Shakuni, Chatushpād and Nāgava which are mapped to 1st half of 1st half of Shukla Pratipad, 2nd half of Krisna Chaturdasi, 1st and 2nd half of Amavasya respectively. While rest 7 karanas are called the movable karanas and repeat in the sequence of Bava, Bālava, Kaulava, Taitula, Garajā, Vanijā and Vishti (Bhadrā) from 2nd half of Shukla pratipad to 1st half of Krsna chaturdasi. The fixed karanas are known be troublesome and vicious.

The years of the 60 years cycle and its mapping to Tithis and Karanas are YEAR 1.Prabhava

TITHI -

Shukla

2.Vibhava

-

3.Shukla

-

4.Pramoda 5.Prajāpati 6.Āngirasa

KARANA

-

Shukla Shukla Shukla

Shukla -

Pratipad

Shukla

-

Kimstughna**

Pratipad

-

Dvitiya Dvitiya

Tritiya Tritiya

-

Bava Balava

-

Kaulava

-

Taitula -

Garajā

7.Shrīmukha

-

8.Bhāva

Shukla

-

Shukla

9.Yuvan -

11.Īshvara

-

12.Bahudhānya

-

Shukla

-

15.Vrisha

-

Shukla

-

19.Pārthiva

-

23.Virodhin 24.Vikrita

Vanijā (Bhadrā)

Ekadasi -

Shukla

27.Vijaya

-

28.Jaya

-

Shukla

Purnima

31.Hemalambin

-

Krsna

(Bhadrā) Bava Balava

-

Kaulava

-

Taitula

Chaturdasi

-

Garajā

-

Vanijā

Chaturdasi -

-

Vanijā

-

Purnima

30.Durmukha

Garajā

-

Trayodasi

Shukla

Taitula

Vishti

Trayodasi

Shukla

Kaulava

-

Dvadasi

-

Balava

-

Shukla -

Bava

-

Dasami

Dvadasi

-

-

-

-

Shukla

25.Khara

29.Manmatha

Garajā

-

Ekadasi

26.Nandana

-

-

Dasami

Shukla

-

Taitula

Vishti

Navami

Shukla

Shukla

Kaulava

-

-

Vishti

(Bhadrā) -

Pratipad

Bava Balava

-

Navami

Shukla -

-

Ashtami

-

21.Sarvajit

Panchami Panchami

Ashtami

Shukla

-

20.Vyaya

(Bhadrā)

Saptami

Shukla

18.Tārana

Vishti

Saptami

Shukla

17.Svabhānu

Vanijā

Shasthi

Shukla

-

-

-

Shasthi

Shukla

14.Vikrama 16.Chitrabhānu

Shukla Shukla

Shukla

13.Pramāthin

22.Sarvadhārin

Chaturthi

-

10.Dhātri

Chaturthi

Bava

-

Balava

32.Vilambin

-

Krsna

Pratipad

-

Kaulava

33.Vikārin

-

Krsna

Dvitiya

-

Taitula

34.Shārvari

-

Krsna

35.Plava 36.Shubhakrit

-

Krsna

37.Shobhana

-

41.Plavanga 42.Kīlaka -

44.Sādhārana 46.Paritāpin 47.Pramādin

Krsna

Chaturthi

Krsna -

-

Krsna -

Vanijā (Bhadrā)

-

Kaulava Taitula -

Garajā

-

Vanijā

Vishti

Saptami

Ashtami

Balava

-

Shasthi -

Bava

-

Shasthi

Saptami

Krsna

-

Panchami

Krsna

Garajā

Vishti

Panchami

Krsna -

43.Saumya

Chaturthi

Krsna -

-

Krsna

Krsna

40.Parābhava

-

Tritiya

Tritiya

38.Krodhin

45.Virodhikrit

Krsna

-

39.Vishvāvasu

Dvitiya

(Bhadrā) -

Bava

-

Balava

Krsna

Ashtami

-

Kaulava

Krsna

Navami

-

Taitula

48.Ānanda

-

49.Rākshasa

Krsna

-

50.Anala

Krsna

-

Krsna

51.Pingala -

53.Siddhārthin

-

Krsna

Krsna

Krsna

54.Raudra

-

56.Dundubhi Krsna

59.Krodhana

-

60.Akshaya

Trayodasi -

Krsna

Bava Balava Kaulava

-

Taitula

-

Garajā

-

Vanijā

Trayodasi Vishti

(Bhadrā)

-

Shakuni**

Chaturdasi

Amavasya -

(Bhadrā) -

Dvadasi

Krsna

-

Vanijā

-

Chaturdasi

58.Raktāksha

-

-

Krsna

-

Garajā

Vishti

Ekadasi

Krsna

55.Durmati

-

-

Ekadasi

Dvadasi

-

57.Rudhirodgārin-

Dasami Dasami

-

52.Kālayukti

Navami

-

Chatushpād**

Amavasya

-

Nāgava**

** Sthira (fixed) karana

Details of years between 1947 and 2066 (120 years): 1947:

(22

Mar

1947

22:04:45

-

09

Apr

1948

18:47:15)

-

21

-

Sarvajit

1948: (09 Apr 1948 18:47:15 - 29 Mar 1949 20:41:24) - 22 - Sarvadhārin 1949:

(29

Mar

1949

20:41:24

-

1950:

(18

Mar

1950

20:50:46

-

1951:

(06

Apr

1951

1952:

(26

Mar

1952

01:43:13

-

15

1953:

(15

Mar

1953

16:35:34

-

03

1954:

(03

Apr

1954

1955:

(24

Mar

1955

09:13:05

-

11

Apr

1956

08:09:28)

1956:

(11

Apr

1956

08:09:28

-

31

Mar

1957

14:49:41)

1957:

(31

Mar

1957

1958:

(20

Mar

1958

15:20:32

-

08

1959:

(08

Apr

1959

08:59:46

-

27

1960:

(27

Mar

1960

13:08:00

-

17

1961:

(17

Mar

1962:

(05

Apr

1962

1963:

(25

Mar

1963

17:40:14

-

14

1964:

(14

Mar

1964

07:44:25

-

02

1965:

(02

Apr

1965

05:51:13

-

22

Mar

1966:

(22

Mar

1966

10:16:50

-

10

Apr

1967:

(10

Apr

1967

03:50:53

-

29

1968:

(29

Mar

1968

1961

16:22:21

18

14:49:41

-

04:18:44

-

-

Mar

1958

1960

Mar Mar

1963

Mar

1964

Apr

18

1966

Mar Mar

1967

03:50:53)

1968 1969

27

Vijaya

Manmatha

-

30

-

Durmukha

31

-

32

-

-

-

-

Krodhin

Vishvāvasu

42

Plava

Shobhana

-

41 -

Shārvari -

-

40

Vikārin

Shubhakrit

38

39

-

-

37

Jaya

Vilambin

35

36

-

-

34 -

-

Hemalambin

33

-

10:22:01)

-

-

04:18:44)

Nandana

29

05:51:13)

10:16:50)

-

Khara

-

-

07:44:25)

1965

26

Vikrita -

28

01:15:20)

17:40:14)

-

-

-

00:21:13)

1962

Virodhin

25

-

13:08:00)

1961

Apr

-

08:59:46)

-

24 -

09:13:05)

15:20:32)

1959

Mar

-

17:55:33)

1955

23

01:43:13) 16:35:34)

1954

Apr

05

25

1953

Apr

-

16:22:21)

1952

Mar

Mar

20:50:46)

1951

Mar

24

20

1950

Apr

26

-

00:21:13 01:15:20

06

-

17:55:33

Mar

-

Parābhava Plavanga -

Kīlaka

1969:

(18

Mar

1970:

(06

Apr

1969 1970

10:22:01 09:39:59

-

06

-

27

Apr Mar

1970 1971

09:39:59)

00:54:04)

-

-

43

44

-

-

Saumya

Sādhārana

1971: (27 Mar 1971 00:54:04 - 15 Mar 1972 17:05:17) - 45 - Virodhikrit 1972:

(15

Mar

1972

17:05:17

-

03

1973:

(03

Apr

1973

17:15:41

-

24

1974:

(24

Mar

1974

1975:

(11

Apr

1975

1976:

(30

Mar

1976

1977:

(20

Mar

1977

1978:

(07

Apr

1978

02:54:40 22:09:44

-

00:03:22 20:45:50

-

07

-

1976

Mar Apr

28

-

22:38:42)

1977

1979

46

22:09:44)

1978

Mar

-

02:54:40)

1975

Mar

20

17:15:41)

1974

Apr

30 -

1973

Mar

11

-

22:38:42

Apr

47 -

-

08:30:06)

48

-

-

Paritāpin

-

49

00:03:22) 20:45:50)

-

Pramādin -

-

Rākshasa

50 51

52

-

-

Ānanda Anala Pingala

Kālayukti

1979: (28 Mar 1979 08:30:06 - 17 Mar 1980 00:26:28) - 53 - Siddhārthin 1980:

(17

Mar

1980

00:26:28

-

05

1981:

(05

Apr

1981

01:50:02

-

25

1982:

(25

Mar

1982

15:48:08

-

13

Apr

1981

Mar

01:50:02)

1982

Apr

-

15:48:08)

1983

54

-

13:29:00)

-

55

-

-

56

-

Raudra Durmati

Dundubhi

1983: (13 Apr 1983 13:29:00 - 01 Apr 1984 17:40:19) - 57 - Rudhirodgārin 1984:

(01

Apr

1984

17:40:19

-

21

Mar

1985

1985:

(21

Mar

1985

17:29:28

-

09

1986:

(09

Apr

1986

11:38:53

-

29

1987:

(29

Mar

1987

18:16:13

-

18

1988:

(18

Mar

1988

07:32:56

-

06

1989:

(06

Apr

1989

09:03:17

-

27

1990:

(27

Mar

1990

01:18:56

-

16

1991:

(16

Mar

1991

13:41:10

-

03

1992:

(03

Apr

1992

10:32:10

-

23

1993:

(23

Mar

1993

12:45:12

-

11

1994:

(11

Apr

1994

05:47:52

-

31

Mar

1995

1995:

(31

Mar

1995

07:39:21

-

19

Mar

1996

1996:

(19

Mar

1996

16:15:22

-

07

1997:

(07

Apr

1997

16:32:30

-

28

1998:

(28

Mar

1998

08:44:13

-

18

Mar

1999:

(18

Mar

1999

00:18:34

-

04

Apr

2000:

(04

Apr

2000

23:42:40

-

25

2001:

(25

Mar

2001

06:51:44

-

13

Apr

17:29:28)

1986

Mar

11:38:53)

1987

Mar Mar

1990

Mar

01:18:56)

1991

Apr

1992

Mar

13:41:10) 10:32:10)

1993

Apr

1994

Apr

Mar Apr

Prajāpati

-

Āngirasa

07:39:21)

-

08

-

Bhāva

16:15:22)

-

09

-

Yuvan

-

06:51:44)

-

-

-

13

00:51:54)

-

11

12

-

Shrīmukha

10

-

-

23:42:40)

2002

Pramoda

-

08:44:13)

2001

-

Shukla

07

00:18:34)

2000

Vibhava

-

06

-

16:32:30)

1998 1999

05

Prabhava -

04

-

05:47:52)

1997

Mar

-

Akshaya

-

03

-

12:45:12)

-

02

-

Krodhana

-

01

-

Raktāksha

-

60

-

09:03:17)

-

59

-

07:32:56)

1989

58

-

18:16:13)

1988

Apr

-

Īshvara

Bahudhānya

-

14

-

Dhātri

Pramāthin -

15

Vikrama

-

Vrisha

2002: (13 Apr 2002 00:51:54 - 02 Apr 2003 00:49:28) - 16 - Chitrabhānu 2003:

(02

Apr

2003

2004:

(21

Mar

2004

2005:

(09

Apr

2005

2006:

(29

Mar

2007:

(19

Mar

2006 2007

00:49:28 04:12:01 02:02:39

-

15:45:49 08:13:07

21 29 -

-

09 19 06

Mar Apr Mar Mar Apr

2004

04:12:01)

2005 2006

02:02:39) 15:45:49)

2007 2008

-

08:13:07)

09:25:51)

17

-

-

18 19

21

Svabhānu -

20 -

Tārana

Pārthiva -

Vyaya

Sarvajit

2008: (06 Apr 2008 09:25:51 - 26 Mar 2009 21:36:33) - 22 - Sarvadhārin 2009:

(26

Mar

2009

21:36:33

-

16

Mar

2010

02:31:47)

-

23

-

Virodhin

2010:

(16

Mar

2010

2011:

(03

Apr

2011

2012:

(22

Mar

2012

20:07:47

-

10

2013:

(10

Apr

2013

15:05:56

-

31

2014:

(31

Mar

2014

2015:

(20

Mar

2015

15:06:40

-

07

Apr

2016

16:54:08)

2016:

(07

Apr

2016

16:54:08

-

28

Mar

2017

08:27:43)

2017:

(28

Mar

2017

2018:

(17

Mar

2018

18:42:08

-

05

2019:

(05

Apr

2019

14:21:03

-

24

2020:

(24

Mar

2020

14:58:49

-

12

2021:

(12

Apr

2022:

(01

Apr

2022

2023:

(21

Mar

2023

22:53:32

-

08

2024:

(08

Apr

2024

23:51:12

-

29

2025:

(29

Mar

2025

16:28:09

-

19

Mar

2026:

(19

Mar

2026

06:53:50

-

07

Apr

2027:

(07

Apr

2027

05:21:32

-

26

2028:

(26

Mar

2028

10:01:45

-

15

Mar

2029

09:49:40)

-

42

-

Kīlaka

2029:

(15

Mar

2029

09:49:40

-

03

Apr

2030

03:32:55)

-

43

-

Saumya

2030:

(03

Apr

2021

2030

02:31:47

-

20:03:02

-

00:15:13

08:27:43

-

03:32:55

-

-

2013

Mar Mar

Apr Apr

Mar

2023

Apr

2025 2026 2027

Mar

Mar

2028

2031

Manmatha

-

30

-

Durmukha

31

-

-

37

-

Krodhin

Vishvāvasu

-

Parābhava

-

44

Plava

Shobhana

-

41

-

-

Shubhakrit

-

40

Vikārin Shārvari

-

38

39

Jaya

Vilambin

35

36

-

-

34

-

-

Hemalambin

33 -

-

09:19:23)

-

32

-

10:01:45)

Vijaya

-

-

05:21:32)

Nandana

-

29

16:28:09)

06:53:50)

-

27

Khara

-

-

23:51:12)

-

28

11:54:54)

22:53:32)

2024

Mar

23

2022

26

Vikrita

-

-

08:01:25)

-

25

-

14:58:49)

2021

-

14:21:03)

2020

24

15:06:40)

18:42:08)

2019

Mar

20:07:47) 00:15:13)

2015

2018

-

15:05:56)

2014

Apr

01

20:03:02)

2012

Apr

Mar

21

2011

Mar

20

17

-

Apr

22

-

08:01:25 11:54:54

03

-

Plavanga

Sādhārana

2031: (23 Mar 2031 09:19:23 - 10 Apr 2032 08:09:44) - 45 - Virodhikrit 2032:

(10

Apr

2032

08:09:44

-

30

2033:

(30

Mar

2033

23:21:49

-

20

2034:

(20

Mar

2034

2035:

(08

Apr

2035

2036:

(28

Mar

2036

2037:

(17

Mar

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Mundane Astrology The principle of astrology can not only be applied to horoscopes of living being such as humans and animals but also anything else in this world such as nations, institutions, organisations, associations etc. We should appreciate the fact that everything in this world is only temporary, it can be marked by a specific time when it came into existence and there would also be a time when it will cease to exist. In this world of maya numerous things are created and destroyed every momenet and all such things can be analysed using astrological principles. This can be done because essentially everything in this manifested universe can be mapped to 12 signs and 9 planets based on the underlying forces of 5 elements. One should note however that the signs represent the immobile aspect whereas the planets represents the mobile (living) aspects of the things under consideration. The mentioned things can be analysed by creating a horoscope at the moment of commencement of the thing. For instance, the nation's events can be prognosicated using horoscope casted at the moment of independence, while the election of leaders etc. can be seen from the horoscope casted at the moment of commencement of the constitution which gives the authority to elect rulers. Thus one must understand the chart needs to be seen based on the nature of events to be studied from it. Although the astroligical classics gives the framework for analysing mundane horoscopes, one must have considerable experience in natal horoscopy before venturing into mundane charts. Like all events in the natal horoscopy be associated with the 12 houses of the zodiac, similarly in the mundane horoscopy there are associations of various things with vaarious houses. If one studies them carefully they can see the strong parallel between the associations in natal and mundane horoscopy. For instance, in the natal horoscope 2nd house is the house of wealth; similarly, in the mundance horoscopey

2nd house governs over the revenue of the state/ organisation, finance and commerce. The things represented by various houses in the mundane astrology is given below: 1st house: 1st house is the house of self and governs over the personality of the native as well as overall strength and weaknesses. Thus in the mundane horoscopy it govens general affairs of the state, the constitution, public health and well being, state policies as well as the condition of the cabinet. 2nd house: 2nd house is the house of family and wealth. In mundane astrology it governs over revenue and wealth of the state and people, imports, taxation and other means earning revenue. It also rules over allies being the house ruling family. 3rd house: 3rd house is the house of siblings, communications and courage. Thus in mundane horoscopy, it rules over various modes of communications such as internet, telephone, postal, newspapers and all ways of transportation such as land, sea and air transport. Since it rules over siblings, it also governs over relations with the neighbouring nations. 4th house: 4th house is the house of happiness, education, landed property and vehicles. In mundane astrology, it governs over all educational institutions such as schools, colleges, universities, general conditions of education, the conditions of teaching and students. It also governs over general happiness and peace and also land assets and properties. It also rules over agriculture and agro based industries. 5th house: 5th house is the house of love, subconcious mind (mental harmony), creation, progeny and power. In mundane astrology, it governs over the mentality of the rulers, birth rate and population, crime and punishment, entertainment and amusement. 6th house: 6th house is the house of loans, diseases and enemies. Thus in mundane astrology, it governs over state loans and debts, diseases of the rulers and people, friendship and enmity with people within and other states, territorial attacks and battles, armed, air and naval forces and other means of war such as arms and ammunitions. 7th house: 7th house is the house of relationship and marriage. In mundane astrology, this house governs health of women (creative force), morality or immorality in terms of sexual relationships and foreign relations. Being the house opposite to the lagna, it also governs over war. 8th house: 8th house is the house of defects and death. In mundane astrology, it govenrs over the death rate, guarantees and insurances. 9th house: 9th house is the house of righteous deeds, religiousity and guidance from the elders. In mundane astrology, it governs over all religious shrines such as temples, churches, mosques etc. as well as general religiousness or irreligiousness. It also governs over all such people who guide general public such as priests, astrologers and preachers and also the whole judicial system such as court, judges,

lawers and the law of the land. 10th house: 10th house is the house of activities and authority. In the mundane astrology, this house governs over the rulers or head of the state, the parliament or the constitutional body governing the state's public policy, the kind of authority of the ruler such as autocracy, democracy etc. This also rules over the activities of the state such as machinary to collect taxes and revenues, the machinary to implement and monitor public policy such as bereucracy, police etc. This also governs over other activities such as trade and commerce, exports etc. Change of ruler through elections, coup or revolutions can also be seen from this house. 11th house: 11th house is the house of gain and friends. Thus in mundane astrology, this include various forms of gains and income from world trade and also friendly ties with other nations. 12th house: 12th house is the house of losses, secret enemies and hospitals. Thus in mundane astrology it governs over all forms of secret things such as espionage, secret service, conspiracies and secret plots, secret crimes. This also governs hospitals, clinics and any other forms of medical institutions (such as healing, yoga etc), public health administration such as vaccination, various forms of medical approaches such as homeopathy, allopathy, ayurveda, yoga and alternate medicines (naturopathy, accupuncture, accupressure etc). Being the house of loss it governs over various forms of losses (such as war and other forms of natural and man-made disasters), expenditure and donations (such as charitable donations to needy nations). Saturday, September 20, 2008

Nakshatra Devatas II 6. ārdra Mythologically ārdra is ruled by Rudra. There is abundance of references of Rudra in the vedas and puranas and it would not be possible to bring forward all the aspects of rudra in article such as this, however, I shall try to provide pointers which shall help the reader to understand the hidden meaning behind this nakshatra. In Rigveda, Rudra is often portrayed as the deity of storm, wind and the hunt. The name rudra has many meaning of which the most commonly used is to cry out loud. The root of the word ‗rud‘ means ‗to cry‘. In earlier scripture Rudra was identified as an independent deity which got merged with one of the aspect of Shiva, an aspect which represents the form of Shiva which is responsible to cause destruction in the scheme of creation, sustenance and destruction. Although the most common belief is that the rudra are the cause of destruction, many others believe that Rudra are the protector of the created world and only when they are decline to support, destruction happens. Either way this can mean that if Rudras are unfavorable to someone or something, destruction is inevitable. Sages of yores identified the destructive potencies of Rudra and revealed hymns which are

used to pacify the rudras and stop them from bringing havoc. The most commonly used among the hymns are the rudra namakam and chamakam and they are also known as rudra prasna. It is said that this is the most effective remedy to the havoc caused by Saturn during its transit or unfavorable dasas. In Jyotish shastras there are 11 rudras identified commonly known as ekadas rudra. The ekadasa rudras are (1) Kapali (2) Pingala (3) Bhima (4) Virupaksha (5) Vilohita (6) Shasta (7) Ajapada (8) Ahirbudhanya (9) Sambhu (10) Chanda (11) Bhava and rule the 11th divisional chart called Rudramsa, which is judged for strife and struggles. Pt. Rath in his book Vedic Remedies in Astrology gives the mantra for the 11 rudras and can be recited by anyone based on the moon‘s placement in a specific Rudramsa to save them from various strife and struggles. Like the Rudras, the natives of this nakshatra are sharp, strong, immovable, obstinate and short tempered. They can be angered even with smallest provocation and it takes a great deal to cool them down. Their great energy and power is complemented by their hunger, which makes them intolerant to hunger and a voracious eater. They are sincere and straightforward and expect the same from others too and thus their face and eyes reflect their mind. They are quite intolerant to diplomacy and thus could be quite blunt in their speech. It is easy to compare the traits of these natives to that of mythological figures such as Hanuman from Ramayana and Bhima from Mahabharata. Their persistence and energy to move any hurdles are their unmatched traits. They do not stop keep trying until they get what they look for and hence they ooze energy, persistence and drive in all their activities. If not tamed well their energy can be very destructive such as that of a hurricane or tsunami, however a controlled ardra person can be great leader and motivator. They can withstand many hardship without losing their composure which is another trait which points toward their patience and persistence. From mythology we can understand the both rudras Bhima and Hanuman are the son of the god of wind Vayu. Thus they inherit the traits of Vayu and thus love to wander and travel. Their airy trait makes them flexible and open to change. Although it is a positive trait in the world of constant change, however at times shows that they lack strong individuality and are swayed by the opinions of others. The only negative trait is that they do not save for tomorrow and due to their tremendous urge to consume things they spend their resources lavishly and live a lavish lifestyle; due to which occasionally they have to face financial hardship. However, they are not much moved due to such hardships and due to their persistence they regain their lost position. They are good planner which helps them float through the periods of hardship. Another positive side of their trait is that they love humor and they do not hesitate to make themselves part of the humor. However, at times they can be sarcastic with others and also make fun of others. Being predominant in airy element, they are seeker of all form of knowledge and also attain expertise in multiple fields. However, although they are knowledgeable, they have lesser staying power and substance to make others understand and value their depth of knowledge. They are also dexterous in

working on multiple fields and professions at the same time and keep changing their line of profession throughout their life. They abhor monotony and like professions which encourage imagination and creativity such as artistic, media and product development. Due to their lack of commitment to a static life, they do not get drawn towards relationship such as marriage which requires long lasting commitment to home and family. Due to this they usually get married quite late, when they realize that they need support of a soul mate to travel the long journey of life. Many even chose to remain bachelor or having short relationship with many life partners. The ideal person to marry these natives should also have inclination towards traveling and promote creativity at home. The day it becomes monotonous at home, it would be difficult to bind these natives to home and they will travel away from home either with the pretext of profession or something else. To have a enriched marital life such native and the family should devote time in having pastimes such as trekking, adventure sports or just going out regularly during the weekends. Their belligerent attitude makes them prone to litigations however they are fearless and fight till the end to present their points and convince others. At times their energy and drive reflect in their passion to overpower the members of opposite sex, however given their self restraints many times they like to take up a life of celibacy and chose to overpower their sexual instinct with sheer determination and power. They do not tolerate rules and traditions which hinders positive growth and flow of energy to development of mankind. Since they are known to protect the creation and also cause destruction to old and worn out things, they often have revolutionary ideals and take actively participate in bringing down anything which does not serve the existential purpose. They help in destroying worn out things to pave the way to newer things and rejuvenation. Due to their sheer physical power, natives of this nakshatras gravitate towards profession which requires physical prowess such as athletics, boxing, wrestling and activities which require raw physical labor. They are not very keen in taking up professions which require mental activities. They are however sincere and responsible and stick to their commitments. In terms of their friendship and enmity, they can go to extremes, thus while they can be extremely generous and forgiving to their friends, their enmity has not boundary. ursday, April 19, 2012

Planets and reasoning (Mars & Ketu) There are two kinds of reasoning deductive and inductive. The inductive reasoning is the method of finding out patterns by from a population of events, things or observations. This is the method of generalising the observations and formulation of theories. For example when we observe that leaves of almost all plants are green, we conclude that the "leaves are green" - which is a generic statement cutting across different species of plants.

On the other hand deductive reasoning is the method of applying a theory (generalised hypothesis) on a specific event or thing and predict the outcome of the observation. In the given example above, if there is a discussion about leaves, one would assume that the leaves under discussion will be green because that's the general idea that is arrived through inductive reasoning. The ability to reason rests with the fiery planets Mars and Ketu. We are aware of the famous dictum of Jyotish- Kujavat Ketu- which means Ketu is like Mars in many respects. Among them Mars rules the ability to analyse and solve a problem by breaking down into smaller chunks and solving them individually to reach the final solution. This is the ability to apply a generic theory on problem and find the solution (predict the outcome). On the other hand, Ketu gives ability of higher abstract mathematics, which needs one to see pattern in things and coming out of a generic idea on why things are the way they are. Thus the ability to reason deductively or inductively comes from Mars and Ketu and this can be studied in horoscope. Most in the world have strong deductive reasoning ability and not so strong inductive reasoning. That's why to be creative and find something new out of one's observation, one need to think out of the box, somewhat like headless Ketu. From this understanding, it is evident that scientist/ mathematics should have strong Ketu influencing their intelligence for them to observe patterns which was not known before- thus inventing something new. Ability to see patterns is also linked to the right lobe of the brain, while ability to apply theory to find solution is linked to left lobe of people. It is possible that native's under heavy Ketu's influence may do things in reverse manner, for instance using left hand more oftenthat's what Ketu does- reverse everything it influences

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Dhumavati (Ketu)

Tripura Bhairavi (Lagna)

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Thursday, June 24, 2004

Underline Theme of Universe- The Pancha Tattvas THE PANCHA TATTVA (THE FIVE ELEMENTS) agnibhüminabhastoyaväyavaù kramato dvija | bhaumädénäà grahäëäà ca tattvänéti yathäkramam || BPHS 20|| Maharishi Parasara declares the rulership of the tattvas by the 5 planets in mentioned sloka which means, Agni (Fire), Bhumi (Earth), Akasha (Ether), Jala (Water) and Vayu (Air) are the tattvas sequentially governed by the five planets starting from Mars, viz, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn.

In the process of human evolution, we reach nearer to the lumeneries who have the near perfect motion as they do not vary their speeds with time. The anti-thesis of the lumineries are the nodes who are always retrograde and govern the cycle of repeated births (Rahu) and final liberation (Ketu). Barring these four planets, the five planets namely Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn represent the theme of the universe, by governing the 5 tattvas, which influences each and every activity of both the manifested and unmenifested universe. Thus, the strength of the tattvas is only represented by the 5 planets and hence only these five planets are involved in the pancha-mahapurusha yoga.

I PANCHA TATTVA VS. THEME OF UNIVERSE For a rational mind, it is difficult to believe how can the five Tattvas (basic elements of nature), the fire, the earth, the air, the water and the Ether govern which cannot be witnessed, govern the material universe. However, when we try understanding what is that force which governs that everything flow they do, what the rg veda call the Rta or the ways of the creation, we tend to see that there is a common thread which connects between all apparently diverse creation of the universe. We see that all the creation process in the universe follows a common them from the creation to dissolution. To appreciate this I shall put forward the creation and dissolution cycle of three divergent things, where we shall see that the theme is the same in all of them.

I (a) CREATION OF EARTH Most of us know that billions of years back, when Sun was formed, a few specks of fire balls got separated from the main body of Sun and started orbiting it. Our own earth was one of them, which was not anything more than a ball of molten elements representing the fiery element at work at the creation stage. Millions of years later, it started cooling down and then the crust of the earth started forming, representing the predominance of earthy element, whereby the planet started gaining shape and solidity. Thereafter came the state of formation of the atmosphere whereby the gases of the planets started cooling down and forming the atmosphere, which is aided by big bursts of gases from the core of the earth in the form of volcanic eruptions. This stage is represented by the Airy element. The fourth and the final stage was the formation of the oceans and rivers, whereby the condensed clouds of the gases started pouring the surface of earth, further cooling the surface for existence and forming one of the basic necessities for further creation of life on the planet. This state is heralded by the predominance of Watery element. At all those stages, we must understand that the basic theme is predominance of the elements in t he creation process is never violated, as this happens in the guidance of the Akasha Tattvas which is always predominant at all stages and forms the stratum or the foundation, where the creation

takes place. I (B) OUR CREATION Our own creation starts with the incoming of the energy in the form of soul from the father which marks the predominance of the fiery element. We can take the birth process itself marked by the fiery element. Once the infant is born, he starts learning the basics of everything; he grows up and starts earning, and all these processes of sustenance is signified by the earthy element, which stands for consolidation and sustenance of the creation. Now once the basic necessities of us are fulfilled, we transcend to the next state, the state of the intellectuals, whereby we start speculating and use our intellect to go beyond the boundaries of human limitations. This state is marked by the predominance of Airy element. And the final state is the state of liberation or dissolution of the self, which is marked by the watery element.

I (C) CREATION OF A NATION Any creation of new state is marked by some kind of anarchy, revolution which requires huge amount of energy, marked by the predominance of the fiery element. This ends with overthrowing the old king and installation of new king. The formation of a new state start with formation of new policies of laws and orders and their implementation to end the state of anarchy and dynamism and this is marked by the predominance of the Earthy element. There after the trade and commerce takes it roots in the newly formed state and the state stabilizes financially. Once the state is financially stable, it begins the state of intellectual and cultural development marked by the airy element and all these ends with ultimate disintegration signified by the watery element, which again marks a new beginning of the state.

II THE COMMON THREAD We note here in all the cases that, the creation process start with a lot of dynamism, which requires a lot of energy and marked by a state of high degree of dynamism and fluidity. This state of creation is represented by the fiery element, which means action. Thus this is associated with the Dharma principle of human evolution, which means protection by righteous means.

The state which follows next is the state of cooling off or consolidation. Here the basic necessities are fulfilled and new order materializes. Thus this state is associated with the Artha principle, which means to sustain. The next state is the state of going beyond the limitations of the material existence, intellectual development and development of art and culture. This state is associated with the Airy element and the Kama Principle. We note here that the airy signs of the zodiac, Aquarius, Libra and Gemini represent the intellectuals. The next state is the state of dissolution of the liberation from the material boundaries. This process is represented by the watery element and is associated with the Moksha principle Thursday, June 24, 2004

The Singnificance of Male and Female signs in Zodiac (Ajit Krishnan) The twelve signs of the zodiac have been characterized as male and female signs commencing from Aries. Due to the vasanas which are attached to our mind, and due to the attachment that our mind has formed with our current body, we are born in this world. The soul cannot be characterized as either male or female, since it is beyond such distinctions. The fleeting mind continuously runs between male and female emotions from minute to minute. It is only the physical body which can be characterized as either male or female. Hence, the sex of signs should be used with matters dealing with the physical body. It is due to the union of purusha and prakriti (or Shiva and Shakti) that creation takes place. Both of these are aspects of the same Brahman. Just as we cannot define light without darkness, or the future without the past, we cannot define one without the other. They are mirror images of one another. In a regular wall clock, the numbers 1 to 12 increase in the clockwise direction, and the clock hands move in that direction. In a mirror image of this clock, the numbers 1 to 12 would increase in the anti-clockwise direction, and the hands would move in this reverse direction. The past and future are images of each other (our current karma is a reflection of our past actions). The younger brother (future) is the 3rd house from lagna counting in the zodiacal direction. The older brother (past) is the 3rd house from lagna counting in the anti-zodiacal direction. Let us replace the numbers 1 to 12 in the clock described above with the zodiacal signs from Aries to Pisces. Matters dealing with male signs would be reckoned in the zodiacal direction, while matters dealing with female signs would be reckoned in the anti-zodiacal direction. Please note that male and female signs are also known as odd and even signs respectively.

We see co-borns and children from the Drekkana and Saptamsa divisional charts. In both cases, we are dealing with physical bodies, and the principle described above applies. Younger co-borns are seen from the 3rd house in D-3. When lagna falls in a male sign, this is reckoned in the zodiacal direction. When it falls in a female sign, it is reckoned in the antizodiacal direction. Similarly, the first child is seen from the 5th house in D-7. Once again, the direction depends on the sex of the sign in which lagna falls Thursday, June 24, 2004

ODD and EVEN Footed Signs (Ajit Krishnan) The Vamana Gayatri starts with ―trinipada vichakrame‖ and shows the importance of the 3fold divisions in Hinduism. The vamana avatar scaled all of existence with 3 steps. The fundamental trinity is represented by Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The world consists of the bhu, buvah and svarga lokas. It is the goal of every Jyotisha to be able to see the past, present and future. This three-fold division is the very essence of Hindu Dharma. Hence, from the starting sign (Aries) and the starting nakshatra (Krittika), every set of 3 signs/nakshatras are labeled odd-footed and even-footed respectively. Just as the sex of signs was used in matters relating to the human body, the footedness of signs applies in manners which deal with dharma. For example, Narayana dasa deals with the environment in which we find ourselves, and this is a reflection of our previous karma. This falls under the purview of dharma. When determining dasa lengths, the footedness of signs plays a critical role. Thursday, June 24, 2004

Planetary Avasthas (Ajit Krishnan) There are three fundamental types of avasthas: baladi, sayanadi and deeptadi. These deal with the states of the body, mind and soul respectively. Baladi avasthaas deal with the physical state of body systems. Sayanadi avasthas deal with the states (awareness) of the mind. Deeptadi avasthas deal with the light of the soul.

BALADI AVASTHAS The baladi avasthas are determined from the drekkana division of a sign. The three drekannas of a rasi are divided into child, middle age, and old age respectively. Since baladi avasthas deal with the physical body (or bodily systems), they are reckoned in the opposite order for even signs—with the first drekkana showing old age. The Sun and Mars give best results as children, Venus and Jupiter in middle age, and Moon and Saturn in old age. Mercury, the eternal adolescent represents the spirit of man. He rules the natural upachayas

of nature (3rd and 6th houses). He is always enthusiastic, full of hope and high spirited. As a result is strong in all three ages. A strong lagnesh shows someone full of energy, while a strong Saturn would show a strong excretory system. The baladi avasthas above depend on the drekkana division. The shastamsa division (half of drekanna) can also be used. Here, there are 6 states from childhood to death. In order, Sun, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Moon and Saturn are strong in each of the 6 shastamsas. Once again, Mercury is strong everywhere.

SAYANADI AVASTHAS The Sayanadi avasthas deal with the state of the mind, which constantly moves between rest and activity. An analogy here will help matters. A car can be driven as long as there is gas. When it is stopped, it is either to fill it up, or to take rest. In this manner, we can examine the state of the mind. The energy of the body comes from the food one eats. We can only eat when we are comfortable, and this happens in one of three places: swakshetra (home), moola Trikona (work) or in exaltation (picnic/party). We only eat when we are both at rest and comfortable. The intrinsic nature/energies of a planet come from swakshetra sign. The energy from which he executes his work comes from his Moola Trikona sign. The energy from which he succeeds in all activities comes from his exaltation. We eat only when we are both comfortable and stationary. Similarly, the planets recharge only when they are stationary, and comfortable (own sign, MT, exaltation). Jupiter remains in a sign for about a year, and transits Sagittarius once in 12 years. It is stationary in Sagittarius with Sagittarius lagna rising once in 144 years. As a result, it is very rare for a soul to be born with this particular combination. When this occurs in Pisces, spiritual charging takes place. In Sagittarius, recharging of dharma takes place. When it occurs in Cancer, recharging of Sukha takes place. Once every 12 years, when Jupiter transits Sagittarius, and the recharging of dharma takes place, the idol of Jagannath Prabhu at Puri is moved to a new sharira/idol. Whenever the charging of Saturn, Jupiter, or Mars takes place, the Sun (source of knowledge) is always in trines to it. Only when the planets are in perfect harmony with the world around them can they recharge, and this combination only takes place with the Sun in trines. This is the reason that trines are the definition of perfect harmony. By chanting the Gayatri mantra, all planets in trines to Sun are automatically energized. The sayanadi avasthas of the planet should be examined in relation to the natural lordships of caste. The behaviour of the sattvic brahmana Jupiter who is perfectly still, and whose

very nature is contemplative will be very different from the behaviour of the fiery kshatriya Mars who is forced to remain still. The mind of the first will be calm and at peace, while the mind of the latter will be highly agitated. Friday, June 25, 2004

Use of Nimitta in Jyotisha The six angas (organs) of Jyotisa are: 1. Jataka : Natal horoscopy 2. Gola : Astronomy 3. Nimitta : Omens 4. Prasna : Horary 5. Muhurtha: Electional astrology 6. Ganita : Mathematics These 6 angas are grouped into three skandas. They are: 1. Ganita: Comprises of Ganita and part of Gola angas (Mathematics such as trigonometry and sperical geometry) 2. Hora: Comprises of Jataka, Prasna, Muhurtha and part of Nimitta (Natal Horoscopy) 3. Samhita: Comprises of Gola shastra and aspects of Hora related to Mundane astrology Prasna Marga says that at the time of the prasna the following things must be noticed: 1. Exact time 2. The nature of the spot occupied by the questioner 3. The nature of astrologer's own breath 4. The astrologer's own condition or state 5. What the questioner touches 6. The Arudha Rasi 7. The direction in which the querist is standing or placed 8. The Letters of the words uttered by the querist 9. Movement of the querist 10. Mental disposition of the querist 11. Querist attention to any things or substance nearby, i.e., where he is looking? 12. Dress of the querist 13. Other omens at that time such as sound or such things

We shall be seeing the use of Nimittas in Jyotisha: Following things to be carefully considered at the time of the query: 1. The mental disposition of the astrologer has a very important part to play in prasna. If the mind is calm and composed, then it forbodes desired result for the query. If the querist puts the question in a proper form in an humble attitude and at the time of putting the

query there is any sign related to the query in the nearby surrounding, the object of the query is most likely be fulfilled. 2. Following indications are favourable for the objective of the query: a. Sites filled with trees or plants blooming with fruits and flowers (Jupiterian influence) b. Free from dirt and dust ( free from Saturn's influence) c. Abounding in gold, gems and such things (Jupiter and Sun) e. A pleasant atmosphere (Jupiter) f. Where beautiful women are present (Venus) g. Auspicious ceremonies such as marriage etc. (Jupiter) h. Healthy atmosphere free from quarrels, litigations (free from Martian influence) 3. Following indications are unfavourable for the objective of the query. a. A burning ghat (Saturn) b. A bleak and rugged place (Mars) c. A home affected by Poverty (Saturn) d. Any such unpleasant atmosphere. 4. Touch Touching following body parts at the time of query is not auspicious for the objective of the query: Navel, Nose, Mouth, Hair on the head or any parts of the body, nails, teeth (hair, nails and teeth are ruled by Saturn), private parts, anus, neck, stomach, ring finger, the nine opening of the body, the palm of his hand, sole of the feet, joints in the body (gandanta or junction points) or any depression (debilitation). 5. Experiences of the querrent: The placement of different planets on the Arudha or influences otherwise shall show the experiences the native has immediately before he asked his query. For example if Rahu and Saturn are placed in the Arudha Lagna, the native has seen very low people on the way; if Mercury or Mars are similarly placed the native could have met sudra people (people performing menial jobs); if Jupiter or Venus is similarly placed, the querist would have met some brahmins or learned persons on his way; if Sun is such placed, then influential persons, leaders (political or spiritual) etc.; if Moon or Venus is such placed, then the person would have met some ladies etc.- the influence of other planets on the Moon or Venus shall show, whether those ladies are of good or bad nature. 6. Check the 8th from Arudha lagna: The influence of following planets shall say a lot on the trouble the native might be having: a. Sun - Troubles from royal personages, ministers, influential persons b. Moon- Starving c. Mars- Fall

d. Mercury - Obstruction in his work e. Jupiter- Performance of religious duties are delayed; loss of some articles f. Venus - loss of clothes or garments or some troubles related to that g. Saturn- Delay in taking food and troubled related to that h. Rahu- Legs are affected by some kind of pain i. Ketu- Legs got injured by something j. Gulika- Legs got wounded severely, poisoning The abovementioned things are more likely to happen on the days ruled by the planets, prior the day of query. These results are applicable to 3rd/ 6th and 12th from the AL too. Check whether the navamsa occupied by those planets are in Dhatu (metals and minerals) or Jeeva (living beings) or Mula (plants and vegetations). This shall indicate the exact nature of the problem arising out of minerals or some living beings (persons) or any plants / vegetations. For illustrations if Venus is so placed in the Jeeva Navamsa, then the clothes are taken by some thief, spoilt by some person, torn by nails or teeth or such things. If it is placed in Dhatu navamsa, then it is placed in dhatu navamsa, the clothes would have been soiled with dirt or such things or spoilt by acid etc; and if Venus is placed in Mula Navamsa, then the clothes could be torn by thorns etc. Apply imagination and creativity to think of dhatu, jeeva and mula nature of all the planets. This shall make the predictions more accurate. NOTES ON THE DHATU, JEEVA, MULA NAVAMSA: 1. ODD Signs: Dhatu: 1/4/7 navamsas Mula: 2/5/8 navamsas Jeeva: 3/6/9 navamsas 2. EVEN Signs: Jeeva: 1/4/7 navamsas Mula: 2/5/8 navamsas Dhatu: 3/6/9 navamsas

Monday, June 28, 2004

Snapshot Method of Interpreting a Horoscope I

INTRODUCTION One of the biggest hurdle to any beginner in Jyotish that when a horosope is present infront, one tend to get lost in the multitude of factors involved in analysing a horosope. This cause frustration and devomotive one to study more and go deeper into the discipline. This article tries to address the issue and provides a guideline on how to go about analysing a horosope. This article is by no means comprehensive as there is no substitute to hardwork and studying the Jyotisha-shastras in original. However, I believe that this can give a good kick-start to any beginner in Jyotish. 1. The Nature of the person can be known by the planets placed in the Lagna and its Trine and those who are aspecting it. These planets shall confer their naisargika (natural)nature to the native. Purest quality of planets are exhibited when they are exalted and when placed alone/ isolated, whenever they are conjoined with other planets they undergo modification. Different planets signify different aspects of personality. 2. The placements and conjunctions of planets show their impact on the nature of the person. However functional nature of planets based on lordships can indicate the situations and events that the native will be placed with. 3. Kendras are houses of Happiness. Natural malefics in these house shows that the native's life shall be full of struggles and it consitute something known as Sarpa yoga, when all the kendras are occupied by Malefics. If not all the kendras are occupied, then also the yoga shall manifest partially. However under such circumstances, if benefics placed in the lagna or the 7th or aspect the lagna, then the yoga is brocken and such significations shown by the benefic shall bring bredth of fresh air in the life of the native. 4. If the malefic planets placed in the Kendras are placed in the Own house or exalation, this constitute the Mahapurusha yogas and the person shall have saintly nature based on the tattva of the planet consituting the mahapurusha yogas. 5. If the malefic planets in the Kendras are placed in debilitation, the person enjoys prosperity after periods of struggle. 6. Best place for malefics to be placed are the upachayas [3,6,10,11] among them 3,6,11 are the best positions. But if malefics are placed in 6th house 4,8 and 12 (Sukha/happiness trikona)unhappiness and misery. Specifically malefics placed in 4th gives unhappiness at home or home country, in the 8th it will curtail longevity and in the 12th house it will have asubha yoga (inauspicious combination) wrt lagna and give unwanted expenses in concurrence with the nature of the malefic.

7. Best place for benefics are kendras and trines. Benefics placed in the 6th, 8th and 12th house, do good to the significations of those houses but with the cost of destroying their natural and functional significations.

STRENGTHS 1. Any house which is placed with benefics in kendra and trikona will prosper. The house suffers if it is placed with malefics in kendra or trikona, provided they are not the lord or karaka of the house concerned. 2. If lord of a house or karaka aspects (graha drishti or rashi drishti) the significations of the house will prosper. 3. If natural benefic aspect a house, it then protects the house. 4. Protectors of a house are the Karaka and the lord. They shall always try to protect the house and its significations. If they are strong, the protection is strong, however, it they are afflicted (placed with enemies/ malefics) or weak (placed in debilitation/ marana sthana), they might fail to protect the house/ natural significations. 5. A house suffers if they are afflicted (placed with enemies/ malefics). If the lord is afflicted, the karaka comes to the rescue and if the karaka is afflicted the lord comes to rescue. If both are afflicted, none can rescue the sigifications. If the lord of any house is placed witht he karaka for the house, the house prospers.

WEAKNESS 1. Any planet aspected by a malefic, who is not a friend is said to be afflicted. [Sun and Mars do not afflict Jupiter]. Please note the natural friendship and enemity among the planets to understand this. 2. Nodes (Rahu and Ketu) afflict every other planet. Nodes cause corruption of natural significations, being a shadowy planet. Rahu-Jupiter: Guru Chandala Yoga- The native is skeptical to any form of knowledge and the guru. Also show manusya hatya (death/killing of human) Rahu-Mars: Vijaya Yoga- Win using any means available Rahu-Mercury: Causes perverted logic Rahu-Sun: Aditya Chandala yoga- Lack of conscience/ dharma Rahu-Moon: Shakthi yoga- Mentally unsettled

One must see where the yoga is happening and its association with the lagna/ atmakaraka for the native's involvement in the bad yogas. 3. Malefic Enemies in conjunction or 1/7th from each other cause trouble in the house whether they are placed. For example following yogas are dangerous and shall harm the house where they are placed. Sun-Saturn Mars-Saturn Rahu-Sun Rahu-Mars etc. 4. Planets defeated in planetary war (two planets placed very near are said to be in war, a planet that loses longitude has lost the war) fails to protect, its signification and also the significations of house owned by it suffers. 5. Planet in debiliation is weak to ptotect its house and significations. A planet in Maran Karak Sthana (MKS) is weak and it fails to protect its house (s). 6. A planet who is combust is also weak. However, it is seen that the natural significations of a combust planet is enhanced due to brilliance and energy of Sun, however, the house owned by the planet suffers. 7. Debiliated planets weaken the house they are placed in and also the planets they are placed with. This is because, debilitated planet is like a resourceless guy, trying to gain from its environment. 8. Benefics and karakas placed in 2 or 12 the promote the house. Benefics either in the 2nd or 12th cause Subha yoga, whereas in both the house cause subhakartari yoga. 9. Fifth house is house of inner harmony (inner peace) 'chitta' in sat-chit-ananda. If placed with saturn or rahu person becomes restless and cannot be at peace as they are quite opposed to the karaka Jupiter. Badhakesh placed in fifth with affliction, person becomes insane. 10. If there is conflict between planet placed in fifth and lagna the native suffers due to restlessness. 11. Functional nature of any lord placed in 6,8, or 12 from lagna suffers because enemies (6th) or weakness of past life (8th nija dosha) or past debts (12th) or if those dusthana lords are placed in those houses. Badhakesh placed in any house, that house may suffer due to black magic.

12. If a house lord is placed in a Dusthana from the house itself then the external significations of the house suffers, such as the relatives ruled by the house etc. However, if it placed in a dusthana from the lagna, then the native suffers wrt to the house under consideration and the internal significations, such as dhana (2nd), parakrama (3rd), happiness (4th), power/ authority (5th) etc., shall suffer. Thus for example, if the 4th lord is in eighth and the karaka Moon is weak, then the person would be concerned about something related to his mother, however the mother might not suffer as the lord is placed in the 5th from 8th. 13. A house suffers if its lord is in rasi sandhi or Gandanta. Whenever a planet is placed in the Rasi Sandhi, it becomes very weak to protect its houses. The duration of rasi sandhi would be 1 nakshatra pada (3d 20m) each side of rasi junction. Among the Sandhi, the three gandanthas (sandhi between Pisces-Aries; Cancer-Leo; Scorpio-Sagittarius) are the most harmful. 14. The controller of sukha trikona is the 4th house [kendra houses control the trikona]. If 4th house is afflicted the person faces misery. If 4th house is badly afflicted, person can have suicidal tendencies. This is aggravated if the 5th house from Moon is also afflicted (with malefics). CAREFULLY JUDGE THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF EACH HOUSE AND THEIR KARAKA, THE AFFLICTIONS AND THE SALVAGING FACTORS & THEN PRONOUNCE THE RESULTS, WHICH WOULD NOT GO WRONG. ALONG WITH THIS GENERIC ANALYSIS, ONE NEED TO SEE THE NATURAL YOGAS (GURU-MANGALA, SASI-CHANDRA etc.) AND THE FUNCTIONAL YOGAS (DHARMA-KARMADHIPATI YOGA, DURYOGAS) ETC. TO DO A COMPLETE ANALYSIS OF THE CHART Friday, June 25, 2004

Judging placement of a Planet in a House We could go by step by step methodology to understand this. The steps follow: Lets pick up Sun's placement in the Lagna. Step 1: Find the natural significations of the house Here the Lagna stands for Personality, attitudes etc. Now Sun shows independence, authority, status, power, generosity, a firm and stern attitude and so on. Thus when Sun is placed in the first house, it will give such an attitude to the person. However, we know that when sun is debilitated in Libra, the independence of the Sun is lost and for such people, the Sun in the Lagna shall make them look for some form of support for decision making. They shall also have a sense of deprivation because of the debilitation of the Sun. In the

sign Leo, Sun is the most generous and in Pisces, it is the most knowledgeable. In Sagittarius, it is the most righteous and protector of dharma etc. You can understand the nature of the signs and then try figure out how Sun shall behave in each of the signs. Step 2: Find the Karaka of the house under consideration: Karakas of the Lagna are: 1. Sun- for vitality and drive (which comes from the soul) and conscience 2. Moon- for body and health 3. Jupiter - Intelligence 4. Saturn - Hair Now the planet under consideration, i.e., Sun shall promote the significations of the Karakas with whom Sun is friendly and shall damage those with whom Sun has enmity. Now Sun the karaka for Lagna and hence it shall make the person conscientious and full of energy and drive. Its a friend of Jupiter and hence shall make the person intelligent and wise. It is a friend of Moon and hence shall make the body free of diseases. It is an enemy of Saturn and hence shall reduce the significations of Saturn making the person bald or lack hair. Now there can be variety of intensities of results such as. When such Sun is in cancer, Moon's karakatva is very strong there and thus the person shall enjoy good health more than Scorpio, where Moon becomes naturally weaker. Also Sun in Pisces, Sagittarius and Cancer shall be more intelligent than any other signs, as these are the places where the Jupiter is very strong. Just think of Vivekananda, having Sun in the Sagittarius Lagna. Similarly, Aries and Leo native shall have lesser hair on the head than Libra, Capricorn or Aquarius native, as in these houses the Karakatva of Saturn shall be stronger.

Step 3: Find the house of which the said planet is a karaka Sun is the karaka for the 2nd- for eye sight 5th- power and authority 9th- Dharma, Father 10th- Recognition in profession and enterprise From 2nd Sun is placed in the 12th house, which is a marana karaka sthana, this shows that the native shall have defective eye sight. However if Sun is exalted, then the weakness of Sun is cancelled to some extent, salvaging the eye sight. The cause of the weakness of

Sun is Saturn being the karaka for the 12th house. If Saturn aspects such Sun, then it becomes difficult to salvage the eye sight. From 5th, Sun is placed in the 9th house, a trine and shall promise good position, status and authority. The cause of strength of such Sun is Sun and Jupiter both being the karaka for the 9th house. The influence of Jupiter on such Sun shall be helpful in giving power and authority to the person. From 9th, Sun is placed in the 5th house, and hence shall protect the 9th house of Father and Dharma. Thus such persons shall be having a righteous life and happiness from father. From 10th, Sun is placed in a kendra, making the native enterprising and gain recognition for his work. However the karaka for fame is Jupiter, and if it influences such Sun, then the person gets his due recognition and also becomes famous.

Step 4: Find the aspect of the planets on different houses. The graha drsti of the planets shall show what the planet in the Lagna wants from the houses it is aspecting. One can work out the karaka of the house on which it is aspecting and find out the relationships of those planets. For example, Sun aspects the 7th house. The karaka for 7th is Venus, who debilitated Sun and snatches the independence from him but chaining him under relationships. But As Sun is strongly influencing the Lagna, Such persons will not fall into relationships easily and always try to have an independent life style. However this is not so strong, when Sun is in Libra as the influence of Venus is pretty strong on the Sun. This can be covered in further lessons on the influences of planets on the houses. Wednesday, June 23, 2004

Dasa Trend Analysis I We know that various results which one expects in an Horoscope are felt only during specific period, when the influence of a sign (rasi dasa) or a graha (udu dasa) becomes predominant. However, before moving to the analysis of the antardasa, it is important to judge the overall trend of a dasa. This helps in pin pointing the exact dasa that would give a particular result. The steps given below shall aid in finding out the dasa trend. DASA TREND The trend of any dasa can be judged by dividing the dasa period into three parts. These parts would focus on the results indicated bya. The sign/ House

b. The lord c. Occupation and Aspect on that sign However the sequence in which the sign, lord or conjunction will give result is dependent on the Sign in the Rasi dasa and on the Planet in the Graha dasa. This is enumerated below: RASI DASA ------------------1. Rising of the Signs: There are three ways in which a sign can rise: a. Sirsodaya (Rising by head) : Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Aquarius. b. Pristodaya (Rising by Back) : Taurus, Cancer, Sagittarius, Capricorn. c. Ubhayodaya (Rising bothways): Pisces Sirsodaya signs give results in the early part of the dasa, Pristodaya signs give results during the last part of the dasa, whereas the Ubhayodaya signs give results during the middle part of the dasa. 2. Benefic/ Malefic Nature of the lord/ aspects/ conjunctions Jyotish shastras have said unanimously that the benefic results of the dasa shall be felt during the early part and the malefic results will be felt in the latter part. In the remaining two part of the dasa, benefic results will be given in the early part. Thus the results will be given by the lord/ aspect/ conjunction, depending on who is the most benefic among them.

THE ONLY EXPEPTION TO THIS IS; IF NODES ARE PLACED IN THE DASA RASI, THE DASA DURATION IS DIVIDED INTO TWO PARTS. THE DASA FROM KETU TO RAHU IS CALLED BHOGA MARGA AND IS GOOD MATERIALLY, WHEREAS THAT FROM RAHU TO KETU IS KNOWN AS MOKSHA MARGA AND IS GOOD SPIRITUALLY.

GRAHA DASA ------------------RESULTS OF NATURAL SINGNIFICATION The Results of the natural karakatva (signification) of a planet is given based on the nature of rising of a sign, which as as follows: a. Planets in Sirsodaya signs give results in the first part of their dasa/ antar. b. Planets in Pristodaya signs give results in the last part of their period. c. Planets in Ubhayodaya sings give results in the middle part of their periods. Some astrologers opine that the planets in Ubhayodaya Rasi give results throughout their period (JP 18-26).

RESULT OF PLACEMENT, OWNERSHIP & STRENGTHS/ WEAKNESSES 1. For malefic planets a. The results of its exaltation or such strength in divisions are felt in the first three sub periods i.e. about 1/3rd the period of dasa/antardasa. b. The results of its house placement and ownership are felt in the next three sub periods i.e. the middle 1/3rd past of the dasa/antardasa. c. The results of its aspects as well as aspect on it will be felt in the concluding 1/3rd portion or last three sub-periods. 2. For Benefic planets a. the result of its ownership and house placement are felt in the first three sub-periods (i.e. first 1/3rd part of the period); b. The result of its exaltation and strength show their results in the middle part (i.e. next 1/3rd part) c. The results of the aspects on it as well as its aspects bear fruit in the last (i.e. concluding 1/3rd) part of the dasa. Thursday, June 24, 2004

The Marana Karaka Avastha of Planets The specific most malefic positions of planets capable of causing death like suffering are as follows: the Sun in 12th, the Moon in 8th, Mars & Mercury in 7th, Jupiter in 3rd, Venus in 6th, Saturn in 1st, Rahu in 9th house from Lagna (or Dasa Rasi). Such positions of planets are called ―Marana Sthana‖ and the planets become Marana Karaka (Death Inflictors). When such death inflictors is in conjunction with or aspected by Malefics or in inimical or depression signs, great grief is sure to come. -Pt. Sanjay Rath Marana means death, Karaka means significator or the doer and Avastha means the State. So the term Marana Karaka Avastha would mean death-inflicting state of a planet. By now it must be clear from the quote of Pt. Sanjay Rath that when planets are placed in some specific houses of the zodiac, it attains the status of death inflictor. However, the immediate question that follows is- why shall the planet attain the status when placed in some specific houses in a horoscope. To understand this we shall, take each planet one by one, understand their karakatva and find out why they behave as death inflictors in those positions.

RAHU IN NINTH Rahu is the planet that signifies adharma and hence is the primary cause of Rebirth, which

is based on the misdeeds (adharma), which we had committed in our last birth. On the contrary 9th is the house of Dharma and the most important house of the Dharma Trikona as far as the duties and obligations are concerned. When the primary karaka for Adharma goes to the place of dharma, the 9th house that signify the religious shrines and dharmic places, he feels completely dejected for the crimes he has committed through out his life. The feeling that it is better to die than to live with the heavy burden of sing on his head, engrosses him completely. He becomes remorseful. Between the two karakas for 9th or dharma, viz., Jupiter and the Sun, Sun becomes a yogi planet and does not do much harm to Rahu. However, Devaguru is agitated, when the devalayas or the place of worship is desecrated by the presence of Jupiter. Jupiter‘s ire is unfathomable, when he becomes angry. Such severe beatings he gives that Rahu is taken to the state of dying. No, wonder when Jupiter gets agitated, all sins are burnt through the sacred fire or Pavitra Agni of the Devaguru. This shall be interesting to note here that Rahu gets into debilitation in the 9th house of Natural Zodiac, ruled by Jupiter. The sign Sagittarius is again a agni-tattwa rasi, which has the power to burn all sins. This one of the reasons, why agitated Jupiter show widespread fire during the Manduka Dasa.

MOON IN EIGHTH (CHANDRASTAMA) Chandrastama is considered very inauspicious in any horoscope. As the name suggest this happens when the Moon is placed in 8th house from Lagna. Moon is the overall karaka for the natal horoscope as Sun is the Karaka for the prenatal horoscope. This is because after we have taken birth in this world, we start working under the veil of Maya or illusion or apparent contradictions. The body is also nothing but a product of Maya. While we identify ourselves with the body, we forget out true identity as a part of the omnipresent, omniscient and omnipotent Paramatma. The Mind (which is again a product of Maya- Moon) also makes us believe that we are not the soul but the body and gives us our own identity (Ego - feeling of I and You). Thus being a significator of Mind and body, if Moon goes to the house of death or one of the houses Moksha Trikona, it gets a terrible shock while it faces the true identity of our soul and that we all would die one day. Such position of Moon ruins the health of the native and the mind is also adversely affected. Hence, the Moon being the main life giving principle goes to the eighth house of death, she is thoroughly beaten up by the karaka of 8th, the Saturn, the main principle of disease and

hard work. This is again interesting to note that Moon gets debilitated in the 8th house of death of Natural Zodiac, which is opposed to the 2nd house of Sustenance.

SUN IN TWELFTH Besides other significations, 12th house signify pleasures of Bed, signified by Venus. Sun is the protector of Dharma and hence another significator of the 9th house. Dharma falls at the places of pleasures. When the Sun goes to such places, what shall be its Avastha then? We can see that 12th is the house of exaltation of Venus in the natural zodiac. Wherever Shukra (Sex, Passion) is strong, Sun is rendered weak, which is why Venus debilitates Sun. The natural trait of the Sun is to stay away from the materials of pleasures and perform his duty of upholding Dharma diligently. In the places of pleasures, Sun is not allowed to perform his duty. This is a well-known fact that among shadripus, which causes the fall of dharma, the ripu of Matsarya or sex causes the greatest fall. This is why anyone who has taken birth on tithes ruled by the Sun, he should overcome the weakness signified by Venus, as per Astadala Padma Scheme.

JUPITER IN THIRD 3rd is the house of Parakrama (bravery), Maithuna (copulation) and Death. Mars is the karaka of 3rd house, showing parakrama; because it is the sign of Maithuna, Rahu gets exalted in this house in the natural Zodiac and Jaimini says 3rd is the house of death (Dinau Dine Punya). Jupiter, being the Devaguru, by nature is a peace-loving planet who signify harmony, universal brotherhood (Vasudaiva Kutumbakam) and wisdom. When such a planet goes to the house of parakrama, he is rendered ineffective under the violent temper of Mars. This is why Jupiter gets debilitated where Mars gets exalted. He can‘t withstand the violence of Mars. Jupiter being a karaka for dharma, becomes very uncomfortable when it goes to the house of copulation. Like Sun who is rendered ineffective in the house of pleasures of Bed, Jupiter is also rendered ineffective in the house of sex.

Jupiter is again the prana of the Life force and hence also called the Jiva, where as Mars is the Mrityu karaka. When Jupiter goes to the 3rd house, the house of death, the life force diminishes, more so under the effect of Karaka Mars. When we look at the ayana of planets we see that the ayana of Rahu is opposite to that of Jupiter. Hence wherever Rahu is strong, Jupiter is rendered weak. In the Kalachakra we see that the Kala of the Dik goveren by Jupiter, is ruled by Jupiter and hence any Jupiterian activity is prohibited in the Rahu Kala.

VENUS IN SIXTH Jaimini has given a dictum Shasta Shukra Marana Karaka, which says Venus in the 6th becomes Marana Karaka. Why this is so? Sixth is the house of Service and Venus is the karaka of Pleasures, the two opposites. What shall we expect when the chief karaka for pleasure is asked to serve others! In the natural zodiac, 6th is house of debilitation and the sign Virgo symbolizes a virgin (the purest). Hence at this place Venus becomes incapable to enhance its own Karakatva. The two karakas for the 6th, Mars (Enemies) and Saturn (Servant). In the Kalachakra this is clear that Mars obstructs the ayana of Venus. Hence none of the Venusian activity shall be performed in the Mars‘s Kala. Moreover Saturn signify hard work, which is not suited to pleasures and luxury seeking Venus and hence she goes to the Marana Avastha, if placed in 6th.

SATURN IN LAGNA Saturn is the Karaka (Significator) of destruction of intelligence (Dhi) and opposed to Satya, being opposes to Jupiter and Sun respectively. Lagna stands for the intelligence and health of the native and Saturn is opposed to the karakas of the Lagna, Jupiter and Saturn. Whenever Sat goes to the first house, it can‘t stand the Karakas and goes into the marana Avastha. Now in the natural zodiac too Saturn gets debilitated in the first house Aries, where the fiery Sun gets exalted. Here Sun opposes the lethargy and sluggishness of Saturn and wants it to be fast, jovial and forces it to promote the significations of Sun. Now in mythology, Saturn

represent Mahakala, the son of Sun from Chaya. Because of treachery of his mother, Sun can‘t stand him and wherever Sun becomes the strong karaka, Saturn becomes weaker Thursday, June 24, 2004

Notes on Bhagyapada (A9) BHRIGU NADI SAYS: 1. If the guru pada is placed in the Lagna, there is a increasing bhagya yoga. The native is a devotee of lord Vishnu and Shiva. He also worships gods and respect the Brahmins. 2. If the gurupada is placed in the signs of Mercury, the native earn from business or trade. If Sun is simultaneously placed in the Virgo Navamsa, the native shall trade in gold. 3. If Jupiter is placed with the pitripada, the father is long lived. The native‘s father is a worshipper of Shiva and respects Brahmins. The father gets less happiness in native‘s childhood whereas becomes more fortunate during the middle age of the native. He is well known among the ruling class, is of renouncing nature and is loved by kinsmen. Under such circumstances, the native shall construct temples/ religious places/ wells/ ponds, live in the colony of Brahmins and in old age be a holder of good landed property because of his son. 4. If Venus conjoins the pitripada, the native‘s father shall have long life and is happy. His father is a devotee of lord Shiva and at times of lord Vishnu. The father has trust on Gods and Brahmins and has happiness from his parents (native‘s grandparents). The father has two wives and is enjoyer of life, sagacious and intellectual. 5. If Saturn is placed with the pitripada, the native has no happiness from father. The paternal family has meagre wealth. He is praise worthy in paternal family and becomes reach. Moreover, the native is liberal, sagacious and intellectual. He is charitable and possesses three vehicles. The native shall have propensity to become an ascetic under difficult conditions. If such Saturn is placed in the trines to Kanya, viz., Capricorn or Taurus, the native‘s father might occasionally suffer serious health. 6. If the father‘s Lagna falls in the trines to the pitripada of the native, the death of the father shall happen during the dasa of fourth lord counted from the pitripada. 7. If Rahu joins the pitripada, the native‘s father shall have a virtuous son from the 2nd wife. 8. If the bhagyapada lord is natural benefic, the native shall be involved in writing and learning. If Sun and Mars aspect such bhagyapada, he will gain happiness from the authorities of lower castes. The father of the native shall be very happy by his popularity in

the court of the king or influential persons or government. The native shall be passionate, have less happiness in his childhood and have affluence in his middle ages. 9. If Jupiter lords the bhagyapada, the native shall be learned and wise. He shall have be an expert writer/ author and shall gain popularity in the royal/ influential circles. He shall be courageous, patient and have fame at a very wide place. He shall enjoy affluence in his middle age and leave happily.

DEVAKERALAM SAYS: 1. If the bhagyarudha is placed with the 2nd lord and benefics occupy/ aspect the 9th house, the native‘s father shall gain landed property in the native‘s first dasa. 2. If the lord of the pitripada, Saturn is placed in the swakshetra in the Rasi but placed in the Capricorn Navamsa, the father shall be a angry man but be a pleasant from outside, greedy, charitable, talkative and religious. 3. If the bhagyapada joins the karmapada, the native shall enjoy bhagya yoga (fortunate combination), be charitable and intelligent.

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Intelligence & Planets Intelligence is governed by devaguru Jupiter, who is the karaka for Dhi or the supreme intelligence. There are many kind of intelligence, which is important for sustenance in this material world and with the same reasoning; animals are also intelligent, as they also know, how to keep themselves alive. However, the only difference, between an animal and human being is the presence of ―Dhi‖, or the intelligence for self-development and realization. Who else can govern, such intelligence than the devaguru himself! The strength of Jupiter lies with guiding the Mana (Moon) in the right direction. This is why in the Kalachakra, or the time cycle, Jupiter is placed opposite to the Moon. No, wonder, on Amavasyas and Purnimas, when the mind gets hyper exited; only Jupiter has the power to put rein on such Mind. Thus on full Moon nights, when the Moon (Mind) is highly activated, Satya-Narayan (Jupiter) vrata is done. This is pertinent to mention here is that the knowledge is always within us, as we have the same spark of Atma, which is similar to paramatma, the storehouse of all knowledge. The only difference between a normal mortal and a yogic is that one doesn‘t know how to access

the source and the other knows how to do it. This is why Maharshis could know many things by meditating, through their intuition. The omnipresence and omnipotent characteristics of knowledge (True knowledge- the Vedas) can only be described by the ethereal Jupiter. Jupiter has the extra ordinary power to tap all form of knowledge, comprehensible or incomprehensible. Among he supporters of Jupiter, Moon is the most important as he is who exalts the Jupiter. Thus, Moon aids in the manifestation of Jupiter or Dhi, and represent the Mana or consciousness. A strong Mana can only be productive, when it is under the proper guidance of supreme intellect signified by Devaguru Brhaspati. Sun is the storehouse of all energy as it is the natural significator of the Atma. As discussed above, Atma contains all knowledge, it require only a good Mana and Dhi to access it. This is the source of light, which the Moon (Mana) reflects. Thus an unaffiliated and strong Sun is prerequisite for a native to be a expert in multiple disciplines. As Sunlight contains all colours of light, the ray of light, which a native accesses from Sun, is dependent on the influences on the Sun. This is why the Sun represents the knowledge of Gita, which is a philosophy, which encompasses all form of knowledge and hence has all the colours. Mars signify the ability to break down a complex problem into smaller part and analyze each of them to have a comprehensive understanding of the whole problem and get the solution. As opposed to Jupiter, it doesn‘t use intuition, but logical reasoning for solving problem. Mercury is the planet of skills and signifies the ability to use Language in communication. Strong Mercury shows good communication skills. On one hand, where Jupiter signifies knowledge and wisdom, Mercury signify formal education, i.e., application of intelligence in solving practical problems. This also signifies the learning ability as Mercury represents a child who can be trained in various things. All depends on who is training the child; the child will learn the things indicated by the teacher. If Jupiter is teaching him, no doubt the native becomes knowledgeable and if Moon is the teacher, he becomes passionate, concurring with the trait of Moon. Who is teaching Merc, is learnt from which planet is placed in the trine to it. Venus is a great tapasvi, and he rules the desire, which goads us to learn. Thus whenever Venus is associated with Saturn (hard work and patience) and Ketu (Mokshakaraka), the native becomes a Tapasvi (someone who undertakes severe austerity and penances to attain siddhi). As opposed to Jupiter, who rules para vidya (knowledge which is used irrespective of whether we are born or not), Venus rules apara vidya (knowledge which is used in this mortal world). Thus Venus signify practical strategies, which help in solving real life problems.

Saturn debilitates Jupiter and hence signifies loss of Memory among other significations. Saturn detaches one‘s consciousness or the Mana from accessing the source of knowledge as opposed to Jupiter, which connects the Mana to it. For that matter Saturn is a bitter enemy of the naisargika Atmakaraka, Sun and hence any studies done during Sani Kala is prone to forgetfulness. One should check out, saturn‘s influence on the Lagna or the Paka Lagna to understand, how Saturn is playing mischief in making the person forgetting things. If Jupiter is placed with a strong Saturn, then also the person might suffer failure of memory, as with mere association, Saturn can cause debilitation of Jupiter. Rahu eclipses Sun and is a bitter enemy of Jupiter. Rahu has a natural tendency to eclipse Sun and hide the effulgence of Sun is extreme darkness. This is no wonder that in RahuKala, not only gathering knowledge is next to impossible; but also one is tend to make wrong decisions (shown by the enmity towards ―dhi‖ karaka Jupiter). Excerpts from Varga Chakra (Siddamsa by Sarajit Poddar) Wednesday, June 30, 2004

Education & Planets THE

SUN

Knowledge of Gita and Vedanta. Inclination towards political science and related subjects The Sun is the source of knowledge and hence can confer the highest knowledge, the knowledge of Gita and

Vedanta.

Maharshi

Jaimini

says

Sun

also

indicate

social.

Sun being the Raja yoga karaka, it confers the knowledge of political science and related subjects. Sun gives vitality to otherwise inert world and hence it can confer knowledge of things, which is linked to vitality

such

as

Medicine

etc.

Sun is the leader among all the planets and hence all of them rotate around the Sun. Thus sun governs Diplomacy,

Arbitration,

and

Leadership

etc.

Among metals Sun rules gold and hence it gives the knowledge of Gold jewellery and Bullion. Sun has the fire of tapas and hence can indicate Meditation or related discipline of mind control. As the Sun rules rhythm it confers the knowledge of Musician and Instrumentalist. It also gives the knowledge regarding wool, Grass. Quotes

from

Jaimini

Sutras:

1. The Sun in swamsa makes the native a keen government/political worker and good at social service. 2.

The

Sun

in

the

1st/

5th

gives

knowledge

of

the

Vedas

and

the

Bhagvat

Gita.

(a) There are six systems of Indian philosophy including Vaisheshika, Nyaya, Sankhya, Yoga, Purva Mimamsa and Vedanta. The Vedas refer to the four primary texts of Hinduism namely the Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva Veda while the Vedanta includes the various Upanishads culminating in the Bhagvat Gita

of

Sri

Krishna.

(b) Parasara adds that Sun in the fifth gives knowledge of music & vedanta.

THE

MOON

Anything

to

do

with

food

and

Dairy

products.

Moon is the karaka for mind and hence indicates disciplines such as Psychology, psychoanalysis or any studies related to Mind. Being the giver of food and the prime sustainer in this world it shows disciplines which is related to food products such as hotel management, catering, bakery, confectionery or dairy products and also clothes. It is a watery planet and hence shows knowledge related to water such as ship, sailing, laundry, liquor, and pearl or other sea products. As the key sustainer it shows studies related to

agriculture

or

horticulture.

Being the karaka of mind and imagination it signifies Humour (Cartoonist), Poetry, singing or such works, which brings one to highlight in public forum. Here we should remember that Moon is also the bestower of fame. This is because fame comes due to the influence on the mind of the public, which is signified by Moon. Moon is also the karaka for mother and hence is very caring. All such disciplines such as Nursing and house keeping, baby sitting which deals with caring for someone is ruled by Moon. Moon also signifies bureaucracy and social service. Quotes

from

Jaimini

Sutras

The Moon in the 1st/5th gives knowledge of the Samkhya and yoga philosophies besides history (rhetorics & music) or produces a singer and can make one a good author

MARS Engineering

or

such

technical

disciplines,

logic

Mars is a fiery planet and by nature is a Kshatriya. The ability governed by Mars is that of logical and analytical reasoning. It shows the ability to break down a complex problem into smaller parts and then finding the solution based on that. This why it rules the disciplines such as engineering or such technical disciplines, which is based on logic and analytical reasoning. Being a fiery planet and a Kshatriya it signifies

studies

or

disciplines

involving

fire,

feats

of

valour,

military

studies

etc.

Mars also governs the land and metal, and hence gives the knowledge of metallurgy, mineral, building construction

etc.

Being a fiery planet, Mars can also give the knowledge of Jyotisha. When it joins Jupiter is generates the fruitful Guru-Mangala yoga which confers the native the highest knowledge of Jyotisha as both planet show amalgamation of intuition and logical reasoning. Quotes

from

Jaimini

Sutras:

1. Mars in svamsa gives expertise in metallurgy or in arms and warfare or in matters related to fire. 2. A logician is indicated by Mars in the 1st/ 5th. Parasara adds legal knowledge and jurisprudence (Pt. Sanjay Rath)

MERCURY Mercury‟s karakatwa is communication and speech and hence it governs Communication through electronic such as telephone or through other media such as news such as journalism and reporting, posts, documentary filmmaking. As books is one of the medium of communication he governs disciplines such as Library science, books writing, authorship, knowledge of literature and linguistics, publication, printing, stationery, documentation, teaching, accountancy, clerical studies such as stenography. Being the governor of speech it shows Language related studies and Interpretation. This is why Mercury also governs Mantras and astrology. He also governs trade and commerce, thus it confers the knowledge of

the

same.

Among all things Mercury also governs mental dexterity, which means how fast we can frame and express our thought process into different medium (Language is one among them). Thus it also shows disciplines, which show the expression of the thinking process such as Mathematician, Poet, Artist, Sculptor, Writer etc. Quotes

from

Jaimini

Sutras:

1. Mercury in Swamsa gives business acumen and produces a skilled trader or a weaver, sculptor or one well

versed

in

social

and

legal

norms.

2. Mercury instead (of Jupiter or Venus in the 1st/ 5th houses) also indicates an author, but with even lesser capability. The number of natural benefics in the Swamsa or 5th house will determine the capabilities of the author. The presence of the Moon (Mind) is the primary factor Jupiter, Venus & Mercury give

writing

abilities,

but

in

a

decreasing

order.

3. „Mimamsa‟ is one of the six systems of Indian Philosophy. Mercury in the 1st/5th from the swamsa indicates a mimamsaka or involvement in interpretation of text/available literature etc.

JUPITER This planet represents the divine disciplines such as Sanskrit, Vedas and Shastras, Finance related subjects,

high

level

strategy.

Jupiter is foremost of among giver of the knowledge of Apara vidya. The knowledge, which is never destroyed in the cosmic cycle of birth and death. He is the Devaguru and hence the bestower of the supreme and divine knowledge of Vedas and shastra (Scriptures). He governs the divine languages such as

Sanskrit

and

divine

disciplines

such

as

Jyotish

or

the

Discipline

of

Light.

Being a karaka for wealth or dhana karaka, Jupiter Governs the Finance related subjects such as financial

management,

banking,

Economics

etc.

Jupiter rules the Dhi. Dhi is the principle, which differentiates us from animals. Dhi is the power of discrimination through knowledge. That is why Jupiter gives very high knowledge of Philosophy. Jupiter governs the disciplines of high-level strategy like Business Strategy, Strategies of War, Growth strategies of nations etc, as they require high-level thinking. Hence, he signifies those disciplines, which lead to consultants,

advisors,

counsellors,

scientist,

and

Philosopher.

Jupiter shows the direction of life trough the knowledge it confers and hence all the disciplines, which is directing towards showing the right path such as Journalist, Judges, Lawyer, Psychologist, Psychoanalyst, Teacher, Preacher etc. are governed by Jupiter Quotes

from

Jaimini

Sutras

1. Jupiter in svamsa makes a karmayogi who will excel in any field due to his intelligence or one interested

in

philosophy

and

religious

or

a

priest.

2. An excellent author is indicated by the presence of Moon & Jupiter in svamsa or the fifth there from. 3. Jupiter indicate a grammarian, knowledge of religious scriptures (like Vedas, Bible, Quoran etc) and a philosopher

&

Vendantist.

4. Jupiter joining/aspecting the above planets in the 1st/ 5th will give all around knowledge, both traditional and modern and proficiency in at least one branch.

VENUS Knowledge of Shastras, Knowledge of beauty products such as garments, perfumes etc, various forms of

Arts,

Private

sector

and

management

skills,

eye

for

detail.

Venus is the Guru of the Asura and very knowledgeable and hence can confer the knowledge of Shastras. It can make one a author and as Jaimini says he is conferred the knowledge of poetry and makes the native a eloquent speaker and knowledgeable critic. However unlike Jupiter, the knowledge is mostly

useful

for

living

a

good

life

in

this

world.

Venus signifies all the materials of luxury and hence can confer the knowledge of beauty products such as garments, perfumes etc. Venus rules all the forms of art as this can be used for attracting others. Thus various forms of Arts and studies on music, acting, theatre and cinema, singing, dancing, poetry, drama, fashion designing, beautician or working with beauty products Apparel and textiles, and interior decoration

are

signified

by

Venus.

Venus rules the real world strategies and hence signify the knowledge of private sector and rules the operation

level

management

skills.

Venus

also

signifies

an

eye

for

detail.

As the significator of luxury Venus also rules the knowledge of precious stones and precious metals etc. Being the significator of Vehicles, it signifies elephant, horses, and conveyances. The combination of Moon and Venus can signify sailing or navigation. Quotes

from

Jaimini

Sutras:

1. The aspect of Venus (on the Moon in the fourth) will surely produces a sailor/navigator. 2. The full Moon and Venus is svamsa give all luxuries of life and an educationist is produced. 3. Venus in svamsa indicates a government or political official or a passionate person who virile up to a hundred

years.

4. Venus instead (or Jupiter in the 1st/ 5th house) also indicates an author, but of lesser capability. 5. Venus in svamsa or 5th indicates a poet, an eloquent speaker or a knowledge critic.

SATURN Tradition studies or studies belonging to traditions; Jupiter & Saturn give Brahma Yoga (Yoga granting Knowledge

from

Tradition).

Saturn is a great teacher. It teaches through punishment and making one realise the purpose of life. Hence, it signifies philosophy and spiritualism. Saturn is very old and is orthodox and thus it signifies knowledge passing down from tradition. The deity of Saturn is Brahma who is the creator of this world in the form of Prajapati. Thus Saturn signifies the knowledge of creation. When coupled with devaguru

Brhaspati, it generates fruitful Brahma yoga which grants the fine knowledge of creation and also shows passing

down

of

knowledge

from

tradition

through

a

Guru

(Jupiter)

Saturn rules the minerals which are extracted from the earth and hence signify all fuels including coal, petrol,

mining

of

these

fuels,

minerals

and

metals.

Saturn rules the excretory system in the human body whose prime responsibility is to clean the system from any poison or garbage and hence all such disciplines which is related to cleaning of a place or thing such as, drainage system, plumbing, garbage collection and disposal etc. is signified by Saturn. Saturn is a hard worker and signify heavy labour or the studies/ knowledge related to that such as agriculture,

carpentry,

blacksmith,

artisan,

mechanic,

handy

craft,

factory

etc

Saturn is extremely cold. This is borne out of the fact that it rules two signs of the zodiac, which corresponds to winter or extreme cold. Thus it signify Ice manufacturing, Refrigeration and preservation.

RAHU Big Machines, Big bombs such as atomic and nuclear bombs etc, espionage, abstract mathematician. Quotes

from

Jaimini

Sutras:

Rahu in svamsa produces a bowman or a thief. He may earn by dacoity or by cheating or he maybe capable of handling very poisonous and dangerous chemicals, medicines etc or an expert in metals/manufacturing activities. As Maharishi Jaimini says Rahu shows research studies and mathematics. Rahu can give knowledge on big machines, their manufacture and trade; big bombs such as atomic and nuclear bombs. It also signify and can signify studies or knowledge on imports (as opposite to Ketu who signify exports), secret societies, working with leather goods, mining (sanivat Rahu, like Saturn, Rahu also rules mining), wealth or minerals extracted from below the ground. It also signify poisonous substances including drugs etc. Rahu

signify

the

crime

of

every

form.

KETU High precision machines such as watches and computers, mathematicians, statistician or an astrologer Quotes

from

Jaimini

Sutras:

1. Ketu in svamsa indicates one who will earn through elephants or maybe a thief or a swindler.

2. Ketu in the 1st/ 5th gives mathematical ability. This is important for astrology as well. Rahu indicates capability for research and mathematics. Maharishi Jaimini says that Ketu indicate making or the knowledge of watches. In the modern context this can be extended to the knowledge of high precision machines such as watches, computers etc. Ketu also gives

the

knowledge

of

mathematics,

statistics

and

astrology.

Ketu also signify exports, counter-espionage, terrorism, spiritualism, animal and elephant trading/ riding and

dealing

with

bone,

ivory,

horn

or

similar

articles.

Excerpts from Varga Chakra (Siddhamsa by Sarajit Poddar) Wednesday, June 30, 2004

Functional Nature of Planets I INTRODUCTION We all know that the results and influences attributed to a planet is an amalgamation of variety of factors such as its natural nature, the houses it owns, the house/ sign it in which it is placed in, different yogas the planet is involved in etc. Comprehensive judgement of a horosocope require a Jyotisha to consider all the factors before pronouncing any judgement. Hence understanding each of these factors becomes very important. Two of the factors which form the foundation of any interpretation are the Natural (Naisargika) and Functional (Karaka/ Akaraka) nature of a planet. It is important to note that where Natural nature is important in finding out the influence of the planets on the nature (behavious, skills, attitude) of the person, the functional nature can be used to find the different situations the person shall be faced with during his life time. However, one must not take such a simplistic approach in Horoscopic Interpretation and understand that what is given below are only the cues to interpretation. Only with Patience, Practice and Guru's blessings, one can master the divine discipline of Jyotisha. Following rules have been taken from the Chapter 34, Yogakarakadhyaya of Brhat Parasara Hora Shastram and shall help us in increasing our understanding of the functional nature of planets.

FUNCTIONAL NATURE 1. Natural Benefics lording the Kendras (Quadrant) do not bestow Benefic/ auspicious (Shubha Yoga) Results and Natural Malefics owning the Kendras do not bestow Malefic/ inauspicious (Ashubha Yoga) results on the native. (BPHS 34.2.) The Natural Benefics are Jupiter, Mercury, Venus and Moon and the natural malefics are Saturn, Rahu, Mars, Sun. In this verse Maharishi Parashara says that the benefic planets looses their beneficence and Malefic planets loses their maleficence if they lord Kendras.

However, one must not interpret this by making the Benefics, Malefics and the Malefics, Benefics. What the verse mean is that the benefics lose some part of their Beneficence, however, they still remain benefic but with lesser capability to give auspiciousness/ material benefits (yoga). Similarly, the malefics shall lose their maleficence, however they shall still remain mild malefics and shall not confer auspiciousness (yoga). In the verse 14, Maharishi Parashara that Malefics, only when simultaneously own a Trikona (Trine), becomes Yogakaraka and confer auspiciousness/ material benefits (shubha yoga) 2. The Lord of a Trikona (Trine) shall always give auspicious results. The Lord of Lagna is specially auspicious, as Lagna is both a Kendra as well as a Trikona. Fifth and Ninth are specially for wealth, while Seventh and Tenth are specially for happiness. The Trishadaya (3/6/11) lords shall give inauspicious/ malefic results. (BPHS 34.3, 34.4). Trikonas are the houses of Lakshmi and the Kendras are the house of Vishnu. While Vishnu sustains, Lakshmi, gives the malerial benefics (money/ power/ fame etc.) in this world. There are four trikonas in a horoscope, each one is pivoted to one of the four kendras. They are Dharma Trikona (1/5/9) pivoted to Lagna; Artha Trikona (2/6/10), pivoted to Tenth house or Karma Bhava; Kama Trikona (3/7/11) pivoted to 7th house and the Moksha Trikona (4/8/12) pivoted to the Fourth House or Sukha Bhava. The four Kendras show the four Ayanas/ Purusharthas or Direction or Goal of human life and govened by Vishnu, the deity who upholds the Dharma. As Lakhmi, the consort of Vishnu, follows him, similarly the Trines follow the four kendras. For sustain in this world at any time, everyone must follow one of the ayana, which shall define the goal the person shall be striving for. This also means that the person who is aware of his goals shall be happy as kendras shows the happiness.

3. The auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of the Twelfth, Second and the Eighth lords shall depend on their association. The comparative strength of these three lords are in the ascending order of Twelfth, Second and the Eighth. Eighth Lord is specifically not auspicious, as he owns the 12th from Ninth house of Dharma. If the Lord of Randhr Bhava simultaneously owns the Trishadayas (3/6/11), he will prove specifically inauspicious, while his simultaneous ownership of a Trikona will bestow auspicious effects. (BPHS 34.5, 34.6) 4. The Planet, owning a predominant house, will stall the effects, due to another, owning a less significant house and will give his own results. Eighth lordship of the Sun and the Moon is not inauspicious (BPHS 34.7) Natural strength of houses has been mentioned in books like Laghu Parasari etc. The Kendras, in the descending order of 10th, 7th, 4th and 1st are stronger than the Trisadayas in the descending order 11th, 6th, 3rd. The Trisadayas are stronger than the Trikonas, in

the descending order 9th and 5th (the ascendant is predominantly a Kendra and then a Trikona). The 12th & 2nd houses have no strength of their own and depend on the other house lordship of their owner. The eighth house is always evil and is never stronger than the ascendant. Thus on the basis of lordship the planets can be placed in the following ascending order of natural strength (influence) in the chart: - 2nd , 12th , 5th, 9th, 3rd, 6th, 11th, 8th, 1st, 4th, 7th & 10th house lord. It is evident that the tenth lord is the most influential planet in the chart as the tenth house is the most potent house for any planet to be placed. This fact should be borne in mind while analyzing Rajayoga and Duryoga (Kendra/ Trikona Lord in dusthana) i.e. combinations for prosperity and penury. (Pt. Sanjay Rath) NATURAL BENEFICS AND MALEFICS Jupiter and Venus are natural benefics, while Moon is mediocre in beneficence and Mercury is neutral (its nature depends on association). In beneficence, strong (in paksha bala) Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus are stronger in the ascending order. This means that the when they shall own a kendra (kendradhipatya dosa), the effect shall be according to that order i.e., Moon gets more affected than Mercury and so on. The Sun, Saturn and Mars are natural malefics. However, in maleficence Weak (in paksha bala) Moon, Sun, Saturn and Mars are stronger in the ascending order. (BPHS 34.8-34.10). YOGAKARAKAS 1. If there be an exchange between a Lord of a Kendra and that of a Trikona, or, if a Lord of a Kendra is conjoined with a Lord of a Trikona in a Kendra, or in a Trikona, or, if a Lord of a Trikona is in a Kendra, or vice versa, or, if there happens to be a full Drishti between a Lord of a Kendra and a Lord of a Trikona, they cause a Yoga. One born in such a Yoga will become a king and be famous. (BPHS 34.11-34.12) The conditions given by Maharishi Parashar in verses 11 & 12 of BPHS for yogakarakas are: i. Exchange between the Kendra and Trikona Lords. ii. Kendra lord cojoins a Trikona lord either in a Kendra or in Trikona. iii. Kendra lord placed in a Trikona or Tikona Lord placed in a Kendra. iv. Kendra and Trikona lords having mutual aspect (graha drsti). Here the maharishi have clearly spelled out the conditions of the rajayoga, however in the subsequent stanzas we shall see the conditions which can break such yoga formed by association of a kendra and trikona lord. More to this, we must remember that if a kendra lord is placed in a dusthana, it shall cause duryoga (inauspicious combination), however if it conjoins a Trikona lord then it becomes capable of granting yoga (auspiciousness), however related to the dusthana. In verse 15, Maharishi says that if the lord of the kendra or trikona simultaneously own the

trishadayas (the evil houses 3/6/11), then the mere association of the kendra or trikona lord shall not give yoga. This is an important condition and one must keep in mind while interpreting the yogakarakas in a horoscope. In verse 13, Maharishi gives the condition for a planet becoming suo-moto yogakaraka, whereby he says that if a planet owns both kendra and trikona, then he becomes suo-moto yogakaraka and can give yoga (auspicious results) without associating with other kendra/ trikona lords. However, we must see the association of the trisadaya lords as mentioned in the 15th verse, before pronouncing the results. 2. NODES AND YOGA KARAKAS: Both the nodes Rahu and Ketu give their effects, based on their conjunction with a house Lord or their. If they are in Kendra conjoining or aspected by kendra/ trikona lords it will become Yog Karak. (BPHS 34.16-34.17) Nodes are shadowy planet and give results based on their association or placements. If they are conjoined with Yogakaras or are aspected by them, they shall confer rajayoga. However, due to the conjunction, the yogakaraka itself might suffer and give bad results in its periods. We might also consider the lordship of Rahu ketu in finding out their functional nature. For this purpose, we need to consider Rahu as the lord of Aquarius and Ketu as the lord of Scorpio. However, this requires experimentation as this is not specifically mentioned by the Maharishi. PT. SANJAY RATH'S COMMENT ON THE SUBJECT Kendradhipati dosa or the negative effect of the ownership of quadrants by natural benefic planets implies reduction in their beneficence. The benefic owner of a quadrant is still a benefic and does not become a malefic. Similarly, a malefic planet owning a quadrant will not remain a malefic and that does not imply that the malefic becomes a benefic. This loss of beneficence of a benefic lord of quadrant is called Kendradhipati dosa. This flaw is annulled if the planet is also well placed in a quadrant or trine. Similarly, a malefic planet owning a quadrant sheds its malfeasance and will give very good results if placed in an evil house. If instead, the planet is placed in a quadrant or trine, the loss of malfeasance may not occur fully. For example if Saturn is the lord of the 10th house for Taurus ascendant, its placement in the 12th house in debility will give excellent results like power, position and a good career. If the malefic is also the lord of a trine in addition to its ownership of a quadrant, then it becomes a yogakäraka producing auspicious results. Yogakaraka means capability for producing auspicious results. The lord of the ascendant is

the natural yogakaraka in any chart as it the first house is a quadrant and a trine. The lords of trines (5th & 9th houses) are important for wealth and sustenance while the lords of the 4th, 7th & 10th contribute to the happiness. The 1st, 10th, 7th & 4th houses/ lords represent the four ayana (goals of life) called Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha (Readers may refer to the Bhagavat Gita for a detailed explanation of these goals). Yoga has been loosely interpreted as Union/association and in astrology this implies conjunction, mutual aspect or exchange of signs. A weaker yoga is caused by one planet aspecting the house of the other and vice-versa or by an exchange of constellation called sukshma yoga. The association of the lord of a quadrant with the lord of a trine results in Rajayoga producing auspicious results. For example, if the tenth lord associates with the ninth lord Dharma-karma-adhipati yoga results. This is the highest karma yoga. Another form of this yoga is theassociation of the lord of the tenth house with the lord of the fifth house. Gyana yoga (that leads to moksha) is caused by the association of the lord of the fourth house with the lord of a trine. This yoga gives great learning and knowledge. Subha yoga or good results are produced by the placement of the lord of a quadrant in a trine. Duryoga or inauspicious results are produced by the placement of the lord of a quadrant in a dusthäna (evil house). However, the duryoga is modified if it associates with the lord of a trine. Rajabhanga yoga is caused by the association of the lord of a quadrant with the lord of a dusthana in an evil house. If instead, they associate in a quadrant, Viparita Räjayoga occur Wednesday, June 30, 2004

Functional Nature of Planets II: Aries & Taurus Lagna INTRODUCTION: In the previous article I mentioned the effect of different lordship in a horoscope. In this article I shall venture into the functional nature of different planets for each Lagna based on the principles mentioned in the previous article Functional Nature of Planet I.

ARIES LAGNA Even though Mars is the Lord of Eighth, he will be helpful to auspicious Planets: For Aries, Mars is the Lagna lord and the eighth lord (randhresha). In sloka 6, Maharishi says that if the Eighth lord owns any Trisadayas (3/6/11) it becomes evil however if its own a Trikona it gives auspicious results. Here the other lordship of the Eighth lord is a Trikona and thus it gives auspicious results.

Saturn, Mercury and Venus are malefics. Saturn: Saturn is the lord of the 10th and 11th house. Even though the lordship of 10th house diminishes the maleficence of Saturn, however Maharishi says in the sloka 14 that a malefic, owning a Kendra becomes auspicious only when it simultaneously Lords over a Kona. Mere ownership of a Kendra doesn‘t make a malefic an auspicious planet, although it reduces its maleficence to some extent. Thus the evil lordship of a Trisadaya shall dominate over the Kendra lordship and make Saturn an evil planet for this Lagna. Mercury: Mercury owns two Trisadaya houses, the 3rd and 6th and hence the strongest evil planet for this Lagna. Venus: Venus is the 2nd and the Kendra lord. Now Venus is suffering from the Kendradhipatya dosha and hence cannot be auspicious for the Lagna unless it owns a Kona too or associates with a Kona lord. Moreover its lordship of neutral 2nd house is not of much avail as it will give the results of the ownership of other house, the 7th. However as compared to other planet, it is least evil or inauspicious, even if it is a maraka being the lord of two maraka houses.

Auspicious are Jupiter and Sun. Jupiter: Jupiter lords the 9th and the 12th sign. Being the 9th lord, it is very auspicious. Now the 12th lord is by nature a neutral and for them all depends on the lordship of other houses. Thus Jupiter is an auspicious planet for the Lagna. Sun: Sun lords the trine and such trinal lordship is auspicious, making the Sun an auspicious planet for the native of Aries Lagna.

The mere conjunction of Saturn with Jupiter will not produce auspicious effects. One would have expected a powerful dharmakarmadhipati yoga making high status to the native as mentioned in the slokas 11 and 12, however this doesn‘t happen here by the conjunction of the 9th lord Jupiter and 10th lord Saturn. Now why is it so? When we examine carefully, Maharishi says in sloka 15 that, If the Lords of a Kendra, or a Kona own simultaneously an evil Bhava, he does not cause a Raja Yoga by mere relations mentioned in the sloka 11 (on association of Kendra and Kona lords). Here Saturn owns an evil bhava, namely the eleventh. Thus, even if it owns a Kendra, its association with the

Kona lord, Jupiter doesn‘t manifest the Rajayoga.

If Jupiter is at the disposal of a malefic, he will surely give inauspicious results. Being the 12th lord, it can be influenced by other planets, thus under the influence of benefics, it will give auspicious results whereas under the influence of a malefic the results are quite inauspicious.

Venus is a direct (independent) killer. In the Marakadhyaya (Ch 44), Maharishi mentions the different grahas that can act as the marakesh, the predominant among them are the 2nd and the 7th lord. Here, Venus is the lords of both the maraka sthanas and hence thus can kill independently and need not be associated with any of the marakesh (killer) to bring death to the native.

Saturn etc. will also inflict death, if associated with an adverse Graha (Venus). In the sloka 9 of the Marakadhyaya, Maharishi says that if Saturn is ill-disposed and related to a Maraka Graha, he will be the first to kill in preference to other Grahas. Thus if Saturn joins Venus, its periods (Dasa/ Antar) can bring about death.

RAMANUJACHARYA (BHAVARTHA RATNAKARA) A Sun-Moon combination confers Rajayoga Venus is a maraka Jupiter becomes a maraka if he occupies Capricorn A Jupiter-Saturn association doesn‘t confer a Rajayoga An Aries native will have fear of diseases (especially smallpox), weapons and injuries If Mars conjoins Mercury, death by brain disease occurs in his dasa and bhuktis This is the only Lagna where it‘s great if the 2nd lord is in the 12th; this isn‘t the case with any other Lagna. A Mars-Venus combination can be both favorable and fatal. Mars, when conjoined with Jupiter and Venus in Taurus, becomes a Yogakaraka. If however, the combination occurs in Gemini, there isn‘t any yoga. If Mars conjoins Jupiter in Cancer, he becomes a Yogakaraka. Mars will prove a benefic during his dasa if he‘s in Leo. Jupiter in Aquarius won‘t automatically give good results in his dasa A Mercury-Mars combination in Virgo gives the native skin diseases, eruptions and

wounds The native will possess self-earned wealth if Mars and Venus are in Libra. Mars, if in conjunction with Sun and Venus in Scorpio, will confer some fame There‘s a special yoga produced when Mars, Sun and Jupiter are in Sagittarius, with Venus and Saturn in Libra Venus confers a Rajayoga if he‘s in Lagna with the Sun and unaspected by Jupiter. Sun will become a Yogakaraka when aspected by Jupiter; the same can‘t be said for Venus when she‘s aspected by Jupiter A Sun-Mercury-Venus combination in Aquarius is a fortunate combination, with all three conferring riches during their dasas and bhuktis When Sun is in Lagna and Moon in Cancer, the native enjoys a Rajayoga A Sun-Jupiter-Venus combination in Capricorn helps the native enjoy dips in holy rivers like the Ganga

TAURUS LAGNA Jupiter, Venus and Moon are malefics. Jupiter: Jupiter lords the 8th and the 11th house. The nature of the 8th lord is dependent on the nature of the lordship over the other house by the planet. Now 11th lordship is no doubt evil as it‘s a Trisadaya. Thus Jupiter becomes an inauspicious planet for the Taurus Lagna. Venus: Venus is the Lagna lord and generally we wouldn‘t think of the Lagna becoming a malefic. However, Venus also lords the 6th a, Trisadaya (evil house) and that will take predominance and give inauspicious results, even if it own a Kendra/ Kona vide sloka 15, implied. Moon: Moon is the lord of another evil bhava (Trisadaya), namely 3rd and shall give inauspicious results for this Lagna.

Saturn and Sun are auspicious. Saturn will cause Raja Yoga. Saturn: Saturn is a distinct Yogakaraka for the natives of this Lagna as it lord the 9th and 10th houses. Sun: Sun is the lord of 4th bhava and loses its maleficence being a Kendra lord and also doesn‘t own an evil bhava and hence it shall be auspicious for this Lagna.

Mercury is somewhat inauspicious.

Mercury is the lord of the 2nd and 5th house. The lordship of maraka sthana cause some blemish to mercury, however being the lord of the 5th house it is auspicious.

Jupiter‘s group (Jupiter, Moon and Venus) and Mars will inflict death.

RAMANUJACHARYA (BHAVARTHA RATNAKARA) Neither is Saturn a Yogakaraka, nor do Sun and Mercury confer any fortunes if they‘re in Lagna If there‘s a Mars-Jupiter combination in Capricorn or Rahu is in Aquarius, the native enjoy dips in holy rivers like the Ganga Moon is capable of producing a yoga when posited in Leo and aspected by either Jupiter or Mercury Mars, when in 7th, is a benefic. If Sun and Jupiter are conjoined in Pisces, long life is indicated A Jupiter-Mercury association causes dhana yoga The above dhana yoga is destroyed if either planet is aspected by Mars There will be debts during Mercury‘s dasa if there‘s an association between Mars, Jupiter and Mercury Jupiter‘s dasa will give mixed results whereas Mars‘ dasa gives wealth. If Mercury is in a quadrant, the native is blessed with happiness during its dasa If Mercury and Venus are in lagna and Jupiter is in Scorpio, Mercury dasa will be fortunate If Mars and Venus are in lagna, and Jupiter is in Capricorn, both Mercury‘s and Jupiter‘s dasas will be fortunate If Saturn, Mercury and Mars are in Capricorn, and Rahu in Pisces, the native enjoy dips in holy rivers like the Ganga during the dasas of Mars and Rahu If Moon and Venus are in Libra, with Jupiter and Mercury in Pisces, Jupiter dasa will cause a dhana yoga Lots of wealth are indicated in the Venus dasa Moon in lagna isn‘t very auspicious, and will afflict other dhana yogas present in the chart The native becomes very fortunate if Moon is in the lagna of any sign other than Taurus Tuesday, June 29, 2004

Muhurtha Basics I. Panchanga is the most important thing to see while looking for the right muhurtha. Panchanga means five parts/ organs of any time and control different elements of time. The panchanga is made up of (i) Vara- Agni Tattva- shows the life/ longevity of the undertaking. Check how the vara lord

placed, this shall indicate the longevity of the event for which the Muhurtha being determined. The Vara should be determined by the horosocope of the main person involved. The day lord should preferably be as per the lord of the house which signifies the muhurtha. Vara lord should never be a planet squarely opposed to Karaka as per the zodiac sign ownership. Thus Marriage should not happen on Tuesday as Mars is totally opposed to Venus. Mars is Brahmacharya, It is finished when marriage takes place. Merc is opposed to Jup as their signs are opposite. Also Sun is oppsed to Rahu and Moon to Saturn. Chose the day as per the naisargika (natural) karakatva (significations) of the day lord, such as -> Start learning Jyotisha or Vedas on a Thursday. -> First feeding of child should be done on a Monday

(ii) Karana- Prithvi Tattva- This shows the accomplishments/ achievements/ final outcome of the event for which the muhurtha is being determined. Karana is half of a Tithi. Thus a lunar month which consists of thirty tithis, have 60 Karanas. There are altogether 11 karanas, out of which 7 are movable and 4 are fixed. The fixed Karanas occur only once in a lunar month. They are as follows: 1. Shakuni: 2nd half of Krishna Chaturdasi. 2. Chatuspada: 1st half of Amavasya. 3. Naga: 2nd half of Amavasya. 4. Kimstughna: 1st half of Shukla Pratipad This shows that nothing should be undertaken between 2nd half of K14 to 1st Half of S01. That's why Gurudev says that these tithes are cursed. (iii) Nakshatra- Vayu Tattva- This shows different kinds of experiences the person will pass through during the muhurtha. The Nakshatra should not be a. A bad Nakshatra as per the Navatara Chakra (If the Lagna is stronger, Navatara starts from Moon and if Moon is stronger, the Navatara shall start from Lagna) b. A Nakshatra which causes Vedha to the Janma Nakshatra The Vedha Causing Nakshatras to each other is as follows: * Aswini and Jyeshta; * Bharani and Anuradha; * Krittika and Visakha;

* Rohini and Swati; * Ardra and Sravana * Punarvasu and Uttar-ashadha; * Pusayami and Poorv-ashadha; * Aslesha and Moola; * Makha and Revati; * Purva-Phalguni and Uttara-bhadrapada; * Uttara-Phalguni and Purva-bhadrapada; * Hasta and Satabhisha, * Mrigasira, Dhanishta and Chitra (iv) Tithi- Jala Tattva- Shows the financial prosperity/ difficulties a person shall have during the event. The lord of a tithi is easy to find. The first tithi, Pratipada of both the Paksha is ruled by Sun and all the subsequent tithis are ruled by planets in the order of weekday lords (Sun, Moon, Mars, Merc, Jup, Ven, Sat, Rahu). The 8th Tithi is ruled by Rahu and so also the Amavasya, however the Purnima is ruled by Saturn. Ketu has no lordship over any tithi. (v) Yoga- Akasha Tattva- Shows how different elements in the event shall be bonded to each other. This shows the nature of relationships between different members involved in the event. Check how well the Yoga Lord placed and also the nature of the Yoga. II. The Moon should be strongly and well placed in the Muhurtha Chart. III. The Karaya Bhava (Singnifying house) should be empty. For studies, 4th is the karaka bhava and it should be empty. IV. The Karaka should be well placed, either in the Lagna or in the Kendra to the Lagna. But, it should not be placed in Karya Bhava. However, it does not apply for 6H / 11H matters i.e in evil matters ( war etc. ) planets in Karya Bhava are good. In addition, Karaka should not be in Marana Karaka Avastha. The houses where the planets becomes marana avastha are: Sun- 12th Moon- 8th Mars- 7th Mercury- 7th Jupiter- 3rd Venus- 6th Saturn- Lagna Rahu- 9th Ketu- Nowhere, as it doesn't have body and hence cannot physically suffer.

IV. There should not be any malefics in the Sukha Trikona (4th/8th/12th). Malefics in the 8th should be avoided in all circumstances. V. The Malefics should preferably be placed in the Upachayas (3/6/10/11). VI. Check the Hora and the Kala. The Hora shows the focus of the activity at any time, take both the natural significations and temporal significations of the Hora lord at any time to find the different events likely to happen in that muhurtha. Hora of the 8th house lord and badhakesh from the signification house (of the principle person involved in muhurtha) is prohibited. Kala represents the atma of the Kalapursha and influence on it shall show the influence of different persons during that muhurtha. The various directions governed by the planets and the directions of the lord of the kalas as per the Kalachakra is as follows. Dir. - Dir. Lord -Kala Lord -----------------------------------------E - Sun - Sun S.E - Venus - Mars S - Mars - Jupiter S.W - Rahu - Mercury W - Saturn - Venus N.W - Moon - Saturn N - Mercury - Moon N.E - Jupiter - Rahu One should not start any activity pertaining to a direction lord in the Kala of the corresponding Kala lord. Thus in Rahu Kala, Jupiter's activity is prohibited and in Mars's kala, Venusian activity is prohibited and so on. The method to find the kala is: The Kala of the Vara lord starts at 6:00 am LMT and thereafter, each 1.5 hours, the kala of the planet rises in the following order: Sun-> Mars-> Jupiter-> Mercury-> Venus-> Saturn-> Moon-> Rahu. From 6:00 "pm" LMT, the kala of the planet, in the fifth from the vara lord starts the sequence repeats in the order given. VII. Check the Navamsa. Along with the Lagna, the Navamsa Lagna should be well placed in the Muhurtha Chart. The Yoga-karakas in the Rasi Charts should be well placed in the Navamsa Chart.

VIII. Above all, do not ignore the Atmakaraka. The influences on the Atmakaraka shall help deciphering many things that happen in a Muhurtha. Check how the Dharma Devata placed. His blessings shall show how smooth the acitivity undertaken in a muhurtha would be. IX. Be careful of all the major bad yogas such as Kalasarpa, Sarpa, Pishacha etc. X. Last but not the least, the Arudha shall be well placed. Moon should not be placed in the 8th from the Arudha Lagna. XI. Study the Ghataka Chakra in Pt. Sanjay ji's website (www.srath.com). It is very informative on Muhurtha. onday, June 28, 2004

Marak Grahas I INTRODUCTION In Chapter 44 or BPHS, Parashara describes the maraka grahas who can bring misfortunes and death during their planetary periods (dasas). In verses 2nd to 5th he explains the houses of longevity and death whereby he says, "O Brahmin! Third and Eighth Bhava are the two Bhavas of longevity. The Bhavas, related to death, are the 12th from each of these, i.e. Dhana and Yuvati Bhava are Maraka Bhavas". PRIMARY MARAKAS Out of the two maraka bhavas, Dhana Bhava is a powerful Maraka Bhava. Along with it the following are also considered to be Marakas 1. The Lords of Dhana and Yuvati Bhava 2. Malefics in Dhana and Yuvati Bhava 3. Malefics conjoined with Dhana and Yuvati bhava‘s Lords (BPHS 44.3) The major and sub-periods of these Grahas will bring death on the native, depending on whether he is a long life, medium life, or short life person. SECONDARY MARAKAS If the none of the dasas of the planets mentioned above is operational during the expected time of death as per the ayurdaya calculations (calculation of age), then the death needs to be seen from the Secondary Marakas. However, while checking the Secondary Marakas, which are given in the order of decreasing maraka power. 1. The Dasha of a benefic Graha, related to twelfth lord. 2. Eighth Lord‘s Dasha 3. If none of the above graha's period is running then, the Dasha of a Graha, which is an

exclusive malefic, may also cause death (BPHS 44.6 - 44.7) PREDOMINANT KILLER: If Saturn is ill-disposed and be related to a Maraka Graha (as mentioned above), he will be the first to kill in preference to other Grahas. (BPHS 44.9) OTHER FACTORS: 1. There are three kinds of life-spans, viz. short, medium and long. Short life is before 32 years, later on up to 64 it is medium life and from 64 to 100 it is long life. Beyond 100 the longevity is called Purnayu (10-14). Persons falling into these three compartments shall die in specific constellations based on the Navatara shceme of classification of the Nakshatras into three groups. According to Pt. Sanjay Rath, if the Janma Nakshatra is stronger to initiate the vimshottari dasa, then the Navatara chakra is initiated from the Lagna Nakshatra and vice-versa. i. One born with short life combinations may face death in the Dasha, denoted by Vipat star. ii. One of medium life may die in the Dasha, denoted by Pratyak star. iii. one with long life may die in the Dasha, denoted by Vadha star. The lord of these fateful stars or the planets placed there can bring death or misfortune. NAVATARA CHAKRA The Navatara Chakra starts from Lagna Nakshatra if the Vimshottari Dasa is started from Moon and vice versa. 1. Janma Tara- Birth 2. Sampat Tara- Wealth 3. Vipat Tara- Danger 4. Kshema Tara- Well Being 5. Pratyak Tara- Obstacles 6. Saadhana Tara- Achivement 7. Naidhana Tara- Death 8. Mitra Tara- Friend 9. Parama Mitra Tara- Good Friend 2. The Dasha of the Lord of the 22nd Decanate also cause death. The 22nd decante always falls in the 8th house of the decanate chart. The lord of 64th Navamsa from Moon can also bring death/ misery. The 64th Navamsa falls in the 4th house in the Navamsa chart. Thus, check the 4th lord from Moon in the Navamsa Chart. The 23rd Nakshatra from the Janma Nakshatra is called Vainasika Nakshatra. The lord of this constellation or the planets placed in it can cause death or bring misfortune.

3. Death may come to pass in the Dasha of Sixth lord and in the sub-periods of Sixth, Eighth or Twelfth Lords. RAHU AND KETU AS MARAKAS 1. If Rahu, or Ketu are placed in Lagna, Seventh, Eighth, or Twelfth Bhava, or happen to be in the 7th from a Marakesh, or are placed with such a Graha, they acquire powers of killing in their major, or sub-periods. 2. For one born in Capricorn, or in Scorpio, Rahu will be a Marak. For Capricorn, Rahu becomes the 2nd lord and for Scorpio, it becomes the 4th lord. 3. Should Rahu be in Sixth, Eighth, or Twelfth house, he will give difficulties in his Dasha periods. He will not, however, do so, if Rahu receives a Drishti from, or is conjoined with a benefic. (This is true for all the planets, who when aspected by benefics give beneficial results and tone down their malefic results.)

DEATH Vs. MISERIES Should there be many Marakas and, if these Marakas are strong, there will be diseases, miseries etc. in major and sub-periods. Thus these are Marakas and are primarily related to bring death upon the native. According to their dispositions there may be death, or difficulties.

RIDER Longevity Calculation prohibited by Parasara before the native attains 20 years of Age. He says to Maitreya, O excellent of the Brahmin! It is impossible to decide upon longevity till the native is 20 years old. Till such year the child should be protected by sacred recitations, religious offerings (of Ghee/ clarified butter etc.) to consecrated fire, as prescribed in the Vedas and scriptures and through medical treatments; premature death may descend on the child due to sins of father and mother, or of his/her own (in the previous birth). We shall discuss this topic in Conditions of Balarista in another article on the topic. (TO BE CONTINUED.. Monday, June 28, 2004

Brahma & Maheswara in Ayur Jyotisha INTRODUCTION Brahma and Maheswara are two key concepts in Ayur Jyotisha. We know that in Hindu Pantheon, the Trinity, Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara Create, Protect/ sustain and

Annihilate respectively. Thus the concept of Brahma as creater and Maheswara as the liberator are used in some key Ayur Dasas such as Brahma, Sthira, Shoola dasa etc. Though their importance is high, many do not venture into finding them as they turn out to be little complecated. I tried to make this little easire to understand and compute. With hardwork and patience, this can be learnt and applied in Ayur Jyotisha.

BRAHMA 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‘. He is the (physical) creator of all beings and is a form of Brahma. He is praised with the Gayatri mantra for His excellent service to all creation. (Pt. Sanjay Rath) One among these six planets (Sun to Venus) will represent Brahma the creator, in the horoscope. Saturn being the Ayus Karaka and having Brahma as his deity[i] cannot represent Brahma. The nodes do not have a physical body and cannot contribute one, besides they are actually demoniacal and have become immortal due to their ‗drinking of the amrita‘ clandestinely at the time of the churning of the primordial ocean. (Pt. Sanjay Rath) Saturn is the deity of Brahma and is the karaka for the Dusthana. Thus the calculation of the Brahma involves finding out the stronger among the three dusthana lords namely, 6th, 8th, 12th lord based on thier placement in odd and visible signs. The predominance of Odd and Visible signs indicate towards the masculine energy and the power to create. If however, the condition of Odd and visible signs are not fulfiled, the Visibility condition is dropped and if even the odd-sign condition fails, the condition gets modified to odd-house placement. THE 8TH LORDSHIP IS ALWAYS SEEN IN REGULAR ORDER FOR DETERMINATION OF BRAHMA, RUDRA or MAHESWARA AND NOT AS PER THE VRIDDHA'S PRINCIPLE OF EIGHTH HOUSE RECKONING.

STEPS TO IDENTIFY BRAHMA RIDER: If the lord of the eighth house from the Atmakaraka is placed in the eighth house itself, it disqualifies to be the Maheswara, and instead becomes the Brahma overriding all previous conditions for Brahma determination. 1. Determine the stronger between the lagna and seventh house as per sources of strength and call this dominant satya peetha.

Follow the following steps to determine the stronger of 1st or 7th. i. The sign aspected by more planets becomes stronger. ii. The sign placed with exalted or the sign lord becomes stronger. iii. The sign aspected by the sign lord, Jupiter or Mercury becomes stronger. iv. The sign whose lord is placed in sign with different oddity becomes stronger. For example if the sign under consideration is Even, and the lord is placed in Odd then it is stronger than if the lord has been placed in the even sign. v. The sign whose lord has more longitude is stronger. 2. Identify the lords of the 6th, 8th & 12th houses from the dominant satya peetha. Remember to consider the co-lordship of Aquarius (Rahu) and Scorpio (Ketu) if these signs are involved. 3. Check whether any of these lords are i. Placed in an odd sign and ii. placed in the visible half of the zodiac from the dominant satya peetha. The visible half of the zodiac constitutes the signs from the 7th to 12th house (the signs which are above the horizon). 4. If more than one planet becomes Brahma, check the stronger of them to qualify for Brahma. However, if none of the 6th, 8th or 12th lord from the dominant satya peeta, are placed in the odd & visible sign, then move to the weaker satya peeta and check the conditions for the 6th, 8th and 12th lord therefrom. 5. If none satisfy the odd & visible sign placement, drop the "visible sign" condition. Now check again from the Dominant Satya Peetha, if the lords of 6th/8th/12th placed in odd signs. If this fails, move to the weaker Satya Peetha and check the placement of 6th/8th/12th lord in Odd sign. 6. If all the lords (6th/8th/12th), from both satya peetha are placed in Even signs, then the placement of 6th/8th/12th lord in Odd "Houses" need to be checked from the Dominant Satya Peetha and if this condition is not met, the same is checked from weaker satya peetha. 7. If two or more planets contend for the position of Brahma, then the strongest should be declared as Brahma. 8. Should any of the three planets Saturn, Rahu or Ketu qualifies for the position of Brahma , then the sixth planet from it, in the order of the reckoning of the weekdays, becomes Brahma.

i. If Saturn qualifies as Brahma , then replace Saturn with Mars. ii. If Rahu qualifies as Brahma , then replace Rahu with Mercury. iii. If Ketu qualifies as Brahma , then replace Ketu with Jupiter.

MAHESWARA There are Ekadas (11) rudras in a horoscope, each being the lord of 8th from each of the signs excluding the one which is conjoined with Jupiter. Among them, the lord of the 8th house from the sign occupied by Atmakaraka has the higest status among the Rudras and is called Mahesvara. The Bhagwat Gita also indicates this difference when Sri Krishna says, ‖amongst the rudras I am çaìkara (or mahesvara)‖. The philosophical difference is that each of the other ten rudras simply destroys the body whereas Mahesvara liberates the soul (atma) by delivering it from the cycle of rebirth to the highest spiritual plane. (Pt. Sanjay Rath) RIDERS: 1. If the 8th lord from Atmakaraka is exalted or in own sign, the lord of the 8th/12th from it, whichever is stronger, becomes Mahesvara. This is based on the principle that the 8th lord in exaltation or in own sign loses its sting to kill and delegates the power to another i.e. the lord of the 8th/12th from the sign where it is placed. 2. If Rahu or Ketu becomes Mahesvara then the sixth planet counted in the weekday order becomes the Mahesvara. Rahu is replaced by Mercury Ketu is replaced by Jupiter 3. If Rahu or Ketu is in the 1st/8th from Atmakaraka the sixth lord respectively becomes Mahesvara. Here we most note that the sixth house is the 8th counted in the reverse direction from Atmakaraka due to Rahu & Ketu. Note: A planet who is qualified to become Brahma is disqualified to become Maheswara. This can happen if the 8th lord from Atkakaraka is in own house in 8th. For such case, the 8th lord becomes Brahma, over-riding all conditions of Brahma determination. However for Maheswara, we need to look at the 8th/12th lord from the disqualified Maheswara (in the previous step). Monday, June 28, 2004

Yogada- The Yoga Giver

INTRODUCTION The word yogada is composed of Yoga+da which means yoga(auspisiosness) and da(giver). If not explicitly mentioned the term yoga is means good/ auspicious combination. However, it can also mean inauspicious combination if it is explicitly mentioned such as Dur-yoga or other things such as pravrajya yoga which means combination for ascetism. The auspiciousness of an yoga can be expressed in terms of Money or Power or some other forms. However, when we use the term Yogada we limit ourselves to one of the two expressions namely money or power. We know that Hora Lagna (HL) in an horosocpe is indicator of dhana / money/ finances and the Ghatika Lagna is the indicator for Power and Authority. The basis for the derivation is that the Hora Lagna moves 2 times as fast as the Lagna moves and we all know that 2nd house is the house of accumulated wealth and hence it indicate the significations of the 2nd house (in longevity, it is one of the key indicators too, 2nd being one of the maraka). Similarly Ghatika Lagna moves 5 times as fast as the Lagna and 5th house being the house of Power and Authority among other things. The name of the Ghatika Lagna is based on the fact that the Lagna takes approximately 5 ghatikas to rise and Ghatika Lagna being 5 times faster takes only 1 ghatika to rise. Thus the lagna which rise after each ghati becomes the Ghatika Lagna. The Planets which has any association with placement/ lordship or aspect with these two indicators, gives money or power. Now lets see different kinds of associations and formation of Yogadas (yoga givers) in a horoscope. Note: The aspects mentioned here are the rasi drsti (sign sight). All movable sign is aspected by the fixed signs, excluding the adjascent to it. All fixed signs are aspected by movable signs excluding the asjascent one and all dual signs are aspected by other three dual signs. 1. Karta: Any planet who is placed in or aspects the Lagna/HL/ GL becomes the Karta and gain the potential to confer yoga. Some authors also include the lordship of the sign placed with the Lagna/ HL/ GL and aspect on the 7th from the Lagna/ HL/ GL. However, Pt. Sanjay Rath in Jaimini Sutras say that the if the planet aspect the 7th from the Lagna/ HL/ GL, then it becomes the Karta for the spouse. Similarly the karta can be found for other houses. 2. Yogada: If the Karta is anyway connected to the Lagna of the native, then it becomes the yogada. While the Karta can give association with wealthy, personal wealth can come only if the Lagna is involved. For illustration, if the Lagna lord is placed with HL or aspects it owns the HL/ GL, then it can becomes Yogada. It can also happen that the Karta is placed in the Lagna or aspects the Lagna to gain the status of Yogada.

For illustration, in my case 25.08.1974; 14:32:44 IST; +5:30E; 85E20; 23N21 Saturn is placed with the Ghatika Lagna and aspecting the Lagna with Rasi Drsti. 3. Mahayogada: If a planet connects all the three HL, GL and the Lagna, then it is catapulted to the status of Mahayogada. This can happen if a planet aspects all the three indicators or be placed with one of the indicator and aspects other two or similar situations. 4. Subhapati: The dispositor of the Moon becomes the Subhapati and is the sustainer of the horoscope. If it is anyway involved with the Karta, Yogada or Mahayogada, then the intensity of the yoga increases. 5. Kevala: If the subhapati becomes the Karta, then it is known as Kevala or the explicit one. 6. Kevala Yogada: When the subhapati becomes the Yogada, it is termed as Kevala Yogada. 7. Kevala Mahayogada: When the Subhapati becomes the Mahayogada, then it is termed as Kevala Mahayogada. The power to confer yoga increases in the order of Karta< Kevala< Yogada< Kevala Yogada< Mahayogada< Kevala Mahayogada. USE OF YOGADA: The concept of Yogada can be used in all divisional charts along with the Rasi chart. In the divisional chart, however, the yoga shall be limited to the particular area of life as signified by the divisional chart. This becomes very useful in timing riches and power through either udu dasas such as Vimhottari or Rasi Dasa such as Narayana or Sudasa

Monday, September 19, 2005 Pataki Chakra Though pataki chakra is one of the hallmark of jyotisha shastra in judging ill health and arishtas, it is not given the due attention by many practitioners. However, the astrologers

from the eastern parts of India relied on this quite heavily for Judging Balarishta. 1.

Construction

Draw three verticals and three horizontal lines. There would be 12 ends of lines each of them shall be assigned to 12 signs from Aries to Pisces. Movable signs shall have vedha from and cause vedha to the dual signs excluding the one in the 3rd from it; Fixed signs shall have vedha among other fixed signs; whereas the Dual signs shall have vedha from and cause vedha to all movable signs excluding the one in the 11th from it. Draw all the vedha causing lines and the resulting diagram is known as

the

Pataki

Chakra.

Place the planets in the horoscope in different signs in the Pataki charka and see the planets causing vedha on the Lagna. If the dandadhipati causes vedha on the Lagna, then the native

suffers

2.

Computation

2.1.

due

Yama

to

Patakirishta.

of

Yamardha-pati

and

Yamardha

When a day is divided into 8 parts, each of them is known as a yama, which spans for approximately 3 hours. When the yama is further divided into 2 parts, each of them is known as a yamardha. As the name states, ardha, means half and yama is the 8th part of the day; yamardha is the half of a yama and spans for "approximately" 1.5 hrs. Yama is known as the son of the Sun and strictly follows the Sun for its definition and hence the Sunrise

and

Sunset

becomes

crucial

for

their

computation.

Each day a new cycle of yama and yamardha starts with the Sunrise and Sunset. The duration between the Sunrise and Sunset is called Dinamana (Dina is day, and mana is length or duration). Thus there are 4 yama in a dinamana and 8 yamardha in that which

spans for 3 hrs and 1.5 hrs approximately. Since the duration of the dinamana can change with seasons, so does the duration of the Yama and Yamardha and hence they cannot be taken exactly as 3 or 1.5 hrs, but need to be computed for each day. Similarly, the duration of the night from Sunset to subsequent Sunrise is called the Ratrimana, where ratri means night. 2.2.

Yamardhapati

Yamardhapati means lord of yamardha. The computation of the lord of Yamardha differs from day to night. The method of finding out the yamardhapati is given below: 2.2.1.

Day

based

The 1st yamardha is lorded by the lord of the weekday. The subsequent yamas are reckoned from the previous yamardhapati counting the 6th weekday lord wherefrom. For example the 1st yamardha on a Sunday shall be that of the Sun, the 2nd one shall be the 6th weekday lord from the Sun, which happens to be Venus. The 3rd one shall be lorded by 6th

weekday

lord

from

Venus,

which

is

Mercury.

2.2.2. Night

based

Similar to day yamardhas, the 1st yamardha of the night is also lorded by the weekday lord. However, the 2nd lords shall be counted as the 5th weekday lord from the previous one. Thus, the 1st night based yamardha lord on a Sunday would be the Sun and the 2nd yamardha lord would be the 5th weekday lord counted from the Sun, which is Jupiter and similarly the 3rd yamardha lord is 5th weekday lord from Jupiter, which is the Moon.

..........Day Yamardha

Yamardha 1

2

3

4

Lords.........Night 5

6

8

1

2

5

6

Ma

Su

Su

Ju Mo Ve Ma

Sa

Su Ve Me Mo Sa

Monday

Mo Sa Ju Ma Su Ve Me Mo Ma

Wednesday

Me

Thursday

Ju

Friday

Ve

8

Me Su

Mo Ve Ma Sa Me Su Ju Mo

Ve

Me

Ju

Ma

Ma

Sa

Me

Su

Ju

Mo

Ve

Ma

Sa

Ju

Ma

Su

Ve

Me

Me

Su

Ju

Mo

Ve

Ma

Sa

Me

Su

Ve

Me

Mo

Sa

Ju

Ju

Mo

Ve

Ma

Sa

Me

Su

Ju

Ju

Ma

Su

Ve

Ve

Ma

Sa

Me

Su

Ju

Mo

Ve

Mo

Sa

Saturday Sa Ju Ma Su Ve Me Mo Sa 3.

7

Su

Me

Sa

4

Mo Ma

Mo

3

Lords...

7

Sunday Tuesday

Ju

Yamardha

Sa Me Su Ju Mo Ve Ma Sa

Danda

and

Dandadhipati:

Each yamardha is divided into four dandas each of them measuring approximately 22.5 minutes. If the day is reckoned as that of 60 ghatikas, the duration of 1 yama would be 7.5 ghatikas, 1 yamardha would be 3.75 ghatikas and 1 danda would be 0.9375 ghatikas or 56.25 vighatikas. Thus there are 64 dandas in a day. This can be noted that the day can be reckoned

as

the

duration

of

60

ghatikas

or

64

dandas.

3.1.

Night

based

danda-adhipati

The lord of each danda is called the dandadhipati. Like the yamardhapatis, the counting of the dandadhipatis vary from day to night. In the night, the 1st danda for a yamardha is ruled by the yamardhipati, while the subsequent ones are found by counting 6th weekday lord

from

the

weekday

of

the

previous

dandadhipati.

For illustration, we all know by now that the 1st yamardha at night (at Sunset) on a Sunday is ruled by Sun and hence the 1st dandadhipati is also the Sun. The 2nd dandadhipati in the Sun‘s yamardha would be ruled by the 6th planet from the Sun in the weekday order, which is Venus. Similarly, the 3rd dandadhipati would be ruled by 6th planet from Venus, which is Mercury 3.2.

and

the

4th

one

would

Day

be

based

ruled

by

the

Moon.

danda-adipati

The counting of the dandadhipatis for Day based yamardhas is done in the following ways. The 1st danda of the day based yamardhas is lorded by the yamardhipatis themselves. The 2nd one is lorded by the planet indicated by the number attained, when the previous dandadhipati‘s number is divided by 2 and expunging the decimals. When the number arrived at is less than 1, then Rahu becomes the Dandadhipati, since his number is 8. For illustration, let‘s find the dandadhipatis in the Moon‘s Yamardha. The first one would be lorded by Moon; the 2nd would be by Sun, since we get 1, ruled by the Sun when we divide Moon‘s number, which is 2 by 2. The 3rd would be ruled by Rahu, since dividing, Sun‘s number by 2 we get 0.5 and the 4th one would be ruled by Mercury, since when we divide Rahu‘s number, which is 8 by 2, we get 4, which is ruled by Mercury. Writing the dandadhipatis in Moon‘s night yamardha we arrive at Moon-> Sun-> Rahuà Mercury. The number of each planet is given below: 1-

Sun

2-

Moon

3-

Mars

4-

Mercury

5-

Jupiter

6-

Venus

7-

Saturn

8-

Rahu

(Ketu doesnot figure in the list of dandadhipatis) The list of dandadhipatis in various day and night based yamardhas is given below for ready reference:

........Day

Danda

Danda

1

2

Sun

Lords....Night 3

Su

Danda

4

4

Su

Ve

Me

Mo

Su

Ra

Me

Mo

Sa

Ju

Ma

Mars

Ma

Su

Ra

Me

Ma

Su

Ve

Me

Mo

Su

Mo

Sa

Ju

Su

Ve

Mo

Sa

Jupiter

Ju

Mo

Venus

Ve

Su

Ra

Me

Ra

Ma

Saturn Sa Ma Su Ra

Mo

3

Mo Me

Me

2

Moon Mercury

Ra

1

Lords

Ju

Su

Ra

Ve

Ma Me

Sa Ju Ma Su

4.

Judgement

Standard jyotish books say that patakirishta happens whenever the dandadhipati is placed with the Lagna or having vedha on the Lagna. However, our tradition teaches that since Lagna is for intelligence and Moon is for health and longevity, if pataki-rishta happen from the lagna, then suffers in his intelligence, however if it happens from the Moon, there could be

serious

troubles

to

health

and

longevity.

There are various types of Patakirishta which is discussed below. Wherever lagna is mentioned, substitute it will Moon for health related matters, else from lagna will show troubles

to

intelligence

such

4.1. a.

Malefic

as

mis-direction

and

failing

of

Niyatadandadhipati

is

placed

in

the

judgment.

Patakirishta: Lagna

or

cause

vedha

to

the

Lagna

b. The four places of vedha do not have either conjunction of a benefic or its vedha, however,

have

conjunction

with

or

vedha

of

Malefics.

Such patakirishta cause death of the newborn very early i.e., in days as indicated by the rasis

causing

vedha.

Benefic vedha or conjunction on the Lagna or the Lagna vedha rasis, can delay the death to month

or

year

indicated

4.2 a.

by

the

Pataki

Aniyata Malefic

dandadhipati

is

placed

in

the

Chakra. Patakirishta:

Lagna

or

cause

vedha

to

the

Lagna

b. The four places of vedha have either conjunction of benefics or vedha from them. Or c.

Benefic

dandadhipati

is

placed

in

the

Lagna

or

cause

vedha

to

the

Lagna

d. The four places of vedha have either conjunction of malefics or vedha from them. Such patakirishta does not cause death of the newborn but suffer severe health troubles in days,

years

as

indicated

by

the

rasis

causing

vedha.

If benefic danadhipati is placed in the Lagna or have vedha on it and other vedha rasis have conjunction or vedha from Benefics, then this augurs well for the native and the native enjoys

good

Malefics

health.

&

Benefics

For judging the patakirishta, Rahu, Ketu, Sun, Saturn and Mars are considered as malefic whereas

the

Moon,

Mercury,

Jupiter

and

Venus

are

considered

benefic.

Case Study: Case

I:

25.08.1974;

14:32:44

IST,

Patratu,

India.

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|Ke

HL

|Sa

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Rasi

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Ma

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Md

|Mo

Ra

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+-----------------------------------------------+ Yamardhapati: The native is born in day time on Sunday. The Sunrise on that day was at 05:31:42 am (5.528hrs) and the Sunset was at 06:10:12 pm (18.17hrs), which makes the dinamana (duration of day) to be 12.642hrs. Diving it by 8 parts, each part would be 1.58hrs. The native is born at 14.546hrs which is 9.018hrs after Sunrise. Thus the yamardha rising at the moment of birth is 9.018/1.58 = 5.7 or 6. We check the yamardha table and find that 6th yamarda in day half of Sunday is ruled by Jupiter. Thus Jupiter becomes the yamardhapati for

the

native.

Dandadhipati: The danda rising in Jupiter's yamardha can be known from the decimals of the yamardha which is 0.7 in this case. Since there are 4 dandas in a yamardha, the 1st danda will be shown by decimals from .00 to .25, the 2nd one will be .25 to .50, the 3rd one will be .50 to .75

and

the

4th

one

will

be

shown

by

.75

to

1.00.

This shows that the native is born in 3rd danda of Jupiter which is ruled by Moon (from the table).

Thus

the

dandhadipati

for

the

native

will

be

Moon.

Analysis: Lagna is in Sagittarius with no conjunction, however Vedha from Venus. Since Venus is a benefic

to

the

Lagna,

it

will

save

the

native

from

all

aristas.

Moon is in conjunction with Rahu, have vedha from Ketu, Mars, Mercury and Sun and Jupiter. The vedha of Rahu, Ketu, Mars and Sun cause severe health and mental trouble to the

native,

however

the

vedha

of

Mercury

and

Jupiter

is

the

salvaging

factor.

OM TAT SAT Nakshatra Devata VI: The Phalgunis The Phalgunis: After Magha the next two nakshatras appear in pair and also known as the Phalgunis Purvaphalguni and Uttaraphalguni. They are among the three pair of nakshatras, the Ashadhas and the Bhadrapadas being the other two. Being a pair, they share some common characteristics which will be mentioned below. The Phalgunis are ruled by two Adityas Bhaga and Aryama. While Bhaga represent marital bliss and prosperity, Aryama represent a dependable friend. They are symbolised by bed or swinging hammock - representing relaxation and pleasure. While Purva phalguni rules the head (top) part of the bed, Uttara phalguni rules the leg (bottom) part - thus Purva rules getting into relaxation while Uttara

rules the ending moment when the native is ready to rise and get into action. The Purvaphalguni: Purva-phalguni means the 1st part of the Phalguni nakshatra and is lorded by Bhaga aditya and symbolised by bed or swinging hammock. This nakshatra falls immediately after Magha, the nakshatra of victory and achievements. Thus this represent the next phase- time of relaxation and enjoyment of victory and achievements. The lord Bhaga aditya stands for marital bliss and prosperity. This suggests that the natives of this nskashatra value relationship, albeit that is not only restricted to marital relationships. They are social and feel comfortable to be in company of their friends, kith and kin. They are very amicable and easily approachable people and are affectionate, loving, caring and compassionate. They are moved by sorrow in the world and like to extend their helping hand when needed. In addition, they intuitively know when people around them are in need and are eager to help them. Thus they naturally attract many friends in life and others think good about such natives. They are pleasure seeking people and attracted to events such as partying with friends, especially those of opposite sex. Their attractive demeanour and amicable speech also encourage others to join them. Males of this nakshatra are handsome and females are beautiful and both have an attractive charm on their face. They are sensual and actively seek sensual pleasure. Although most are bound by the societal norms, there are many don‘t care much and have many sexual partners. Thus many have extra marital affairs to fulfil their carnal desires. Those who have learnt to control their sexual passion, channelize their energy towards charity and larger social good. They also need to control their propensity to indulgence and their drive to stimulation by praise and sex. They also have the propensity to get addicted to psychotropic drugs which can take one to alternate realities and give unbridled pleasure. They are artistic in nature and thus are interested in various forms of art such as music, fine arts, literature, photography, fashion etc. Thus they are attracted towards events and career where they can give expression to their creative potencies. Thus there is high propensity for them to pick up activities related to art, writing, film or fashion. Even if they are engaged in other professions, they will be known for their creative bent of mind and will be engaged in innovations and thinking out of the box. They are timid and shy away from direct confrontation and conflict. They do not believe that war can resolve the problems in the world, which they think can be resolved by having proper dialogue and negotiations. They make up their inability to confront by having a polished and suave behaviour. They are good in negotiations, dialogue and reaching common ground with conflicting parties. They naturally learn the art of influencing others

using persuasion and dialogue. Due to their mentioned way of working many think that they are coward, however, they are not. They are forthright and straight in whatever they believe and do not hesitate to put forth their stand, but they do it in a pleasing manner, something, which does not hurt the opposite party out rightly. They are honest, sincere and have high integrity in their work. They are hard worker and driven by the need of affiliation and recognition rather than tangible monetary rewards. Thus they are motivated when people around them recognise their contributions and think high of them. The negative side is, they get de-motivated, self-defeating when they are not able to make their presence felt. The notable aspect of their work life is that they are pragmatic and do not believe in day-dreaming. They jump to work based on whatever resources they have at their disposal instead of making big plans which can't be executed. They have high concerns for their fame and recognition hence they do not do things which can potentially ruin their name and honour. They are dignified and also treat others with dignity. They are extremely cautious in decision making and have a tendency to delay until they have all the facts at their disposal. They are often restless and have a vacillating mind. To be successful in life, they need to put reins on their mind and steady it. Having said that, they are steady in their demeanor and have strong inner strength and firm trust on self. They can't be pushed around by others and resist such actions. They are usually calm and resolved and not easily agitated. They are independent and seek freedom in life. Thus they can't be constrained with tasks which they receive strict orders on what is to be done. Work which gives good amount of space for thinking and creativity are well suited to them. They can be given broader responsibilities where they can plan, organise and execute on their own. Thus they are do well senior management role which need one to work with vagueness, leading people and be persuasive. They also do well as diplomats where one need to be good in persuasion and be calm under conflicts and threat. In summary, they are good natured, amicable and dignified people who are artistic in nature and seek pleasure and recognition from work. Notable personalities: Source: http://barbarapijan.com/bpa/Nakshatra/11purvaphalguni.htm (Barbara Pijan Lama) Females: 

Margaret Thatcher

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Madonna

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J. K. Rowling

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Anne Windsor

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Julia Roberts

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Shirley MacLaine

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Dalai Lama

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Rajiv Gandhi

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John F. Kennedy

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Edward "Teddy" Kennedy

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Lyndon Baines Johnson

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Winston Churchill

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Rudolf Steiner

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Jack Welch

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William Randolph Hearst

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The Uttaraphalguni: The latter half of the Phalguni pair is ruled by Aryama and symbolized by the back (lower) legs of the cot. Among the dvadas-adityas, Aryama represents a patron whom one can depend on at time of need. He represents a trustworthy friend who is ever there to help when approached. The first pada of this nakshatra falls in Leo and the next 3 pada falls in Virgo. Thus this carries a combination of traits signified by the rulers of the mentioned sign, Sun and Mercury respectively. Natives of this nakshatra have very high self-esteem something which is seen in the other two nakshatras in Leo- however, in this case, it is towards the extreme. They believe that they are always right and others must have full faith on them and their belief/ opinion - this makes them arrogant and have lesser regards for other's opinions. Due to high opinion about their self, they have a strong propensity of egotism and they think that others must serve them. Thus when they receive help from others they are

ungracious and ungrateful. Although the chances are high, most fall under the milder category of arrogance and may not display it in their behaviour. Thus although they may think that they are better than the rest, they would not openly say so due to societal norms. They are tactful, thus they compensate their arrogance with tact and ensure that people think high about them and they are socially acceptable. Being one of the phalguni, they have a pleasant and happy disposition. They are amicable, have a pleasant voice and full of fun and humour. Others like to have such people around them who make the surrounding cheerful and bubbly. They are social people who like to mingle around with others in social gathering, however, they are careful in choosing their friend among those who are artistic and have refined taste. They like to have people around them who can be called the elites- or from high society- something which gives a sense of pomp and aura. They are principled and do not deviate easily. Given with their self-esteem and selfconfidence, this gives them a sense of pride in their actions and they carry a royal and authoritative demeanour. They are dignified and do not easily involve in activities which spoil their name and reputation. On the brighter side, like the former Phalguni, they are compassionate and charitable- they have a big heart when it comes to giving for social cause. In return, they seek recognition for their actions and are motivated when people praise them. They are ambitious and want to rise to high position and authority. This is in line with their other traits of first self-belief and convictions. When they attain leadership position, they have great strength to mobilise people and resources. However, due to their egotistic temperament, they tend to become autocratic and moved by self-praise. Something, if not controlled can bring their ruin by spoiling their social reputation and affect their approachability. They are independent and hence usually take up career which encourages independent thinking and creativity. This coupled with their sharp intelligence make them a compelling force for senior leadership positions. Due to their social affiliations and need for recognition they feel comfortable with family and friends. They can be regarded a family person as they have high regards for marriage and family and they do their best to keep it intact. It is important for them to have a loving and caring family for them to be motivated and be successful in life. On the darker side, they may get depressed, de-motivated and demoralised when they are not in meaningful relationship. They will feel a void within them and they constantly search for ways to fill it and be satisfied. They need a family and circle of friends to have a meaningful life. They may suffer due to resentment due to lack of recognition and become more defensive when comes to giving and gratitude for good done by others.

They tend to gravitate toward career which gives then the space for independence and creativity such as writers, actors, media personalities etc. They also like to pick up career which give them the room to work with people influence others such as sales and marketing. They are also involved in charitable and social work and can take up social activism- fighting for a social cause. They are often seen to pick up trades which involve heavy number crunching such as trading and investment, stock market analysis etc.

Notable personalities: Source: http://barbarapijan.com/bpa/Nakshatra/12uttaraphalguni.htm (Barbara Pijan Lama) Males: 

Niels Bohr- physicist(quantum mechanics)

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Deepak Chopra- educator-physician MD

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Martin Heidegger- philosopher(phenomenology)

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Jack Nicholson- actor-director

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Donald Rumsfeld- USA sec. of defense

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William Quan Judge- Theosophist

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Hirohito- Emperor of Japan (b. 1901)

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Alice Bailey- writer and theosophist

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Carla Bruni Sarkozy- Songwriter, singer, actress

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Agatha Christie- Writer

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Mileva Marić- one of the first women to study mathematics and physics in Europe

Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 9:05 PM No comments: Labels: Nakshatra Sunday, June 07, 2009 Nakshatra Devata IV 9. Ashlesha Mythologically Ashlesha nakshatra is ruled by the Sarpas or the serpents. Thinking of Sarpas, the thoughts which comes to our mind is someone who is poisonous and vile.

Although this is true for the natives of this nakshatra to certain extent, it is not everything. The Ashlesha natives have a choice to accept two opposing possibilities and traits, one which is base and gross and the other one which is highly spiritual and enlightening. We all know that the nodes are head and tail of a serpent which encircles the world signifying the two extremes of existence attachment and liberation. The north node or Rahu signifies the head of the serpent and represent the attachment and poison while the south node Ketu signifies the tail and represent enlightenment and liberation. These natives have both the contradicting potencies of strong material attachments and spiritual enlightenment and they have a constant internal fight to choose between them. Most natives of this nakshatra are guided by the potencies of Rahu and few could transcend to the real of spiritual enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of life and death. This can also be related to the dormant coiled serpent which rests in the base of the spine (merudanda) and also known as the kundalini shakti. It is understood that the energies at the muladhara chakra, the lowest among the 7 chakras, are quite gross and material and the energies become subtle and spiritual when the kundalini shakti rises towards the crown chakra or the Sahasrarara. As represented by the dormant kundalini shakti (or the serpentine energies), these natives are secretive and do not like to share their inner thoughts to the outside world. They like to put on a mask and show a face to the world which is more socially and politically correct. This makes them extremely tactful in handling difficult people and situations. Due to their ability to cover their heart (emotions) and mind (thoughts) they are good in diplomacy and have high political acumen. They are endowed with good oratory skills which they use as their means to achieve in their career and life. They are usually sweet spoken and able to persuade others to engage in pursuits which benefit them. They are thus manipulative in getting things done by others due to hidden agendas which are buried deep inside. However, when the hidden agenda comes to surface his associates develop a sense of being manipulated and lose respect for these natives. It is thus quite easy for these natives to be mistrusted by others and it gets more difficult to regain the lost trust. Due to their abilities to cover their emotions and thoughts, they can become eloquent public speakers and get adapted to changing circumstances easily. They have penetrating and hypnotic eyes. They are able to get deep inside other‘s psychology and understand their strengths and weaknesses. Based on their judgment of people‘s personality, they chose their friends carefully and cautiously. They like to make friends to those who can provide them emotional and moral support and help them in fulfilling their objectives. They are shy and are intensely emotional. Because of their emotional hang ups, they are not able to let go any negative emotions which make them intolerant towards any criticism. They cannot see their mistakes and take any form of criticism negatively.

They have problems in relationship due to their secretive nature. Since it is difficult for their associates and partners to understand their motives, it generates mistrust and friction in the relationships. There are high possibilities of breakdown of marital and other relationships in these natives‘ lives. The serpentine energies make these natives have mood swings and they sway between delight and depression quite easily. This is accentuated by their secretive and hideous nature and it gets difficult for them to open out their hearth and channelize the pent up emotions causing the trouble. The buildup emotions however gets out once in a while, when they do not have any more holding power, however, that results in great deluge and emotional outburst. Such outbursts not only affect these natives but all their close associates and partners. In addition to their mood swings, they are also short tempered and lose their cool often. This even further accentuates the relationship troubles and widens the gap. Since what people see in others are reflection of their own self, such natives, they have hidden agenda and motive towards others, they are always suspicious about others motives and are not able to trust almost anyone, not even their parents and well-wishers. They are egoistic and arrogant and wish that the whole world should obey and work for them. Although they are soft spoken at most times, due to their serpentine nature they have a vile, rude and harsh speech which manifest when they get angry. While they cannot make a trustworthy friend, they can make a bitter enemy. If they are inimical towards anyone, they know no bounds to control. Due to their nature of holding up the emotions, they are incapable of letting go any negative emotions towards anyone. Their tact of handling situation makes them even more vile and bitter. They never forget their enemies and take revenge to the extent possible. They try to ruin their enemies in every possible way, financially, socially, politically etc. One should be cautious while having the Ashlesha natives are their enemies. Their tact of dealing situations and their keen sight to look into the deepest and darkest side of human nature can make them good lawyers, someone who can uncover anything. When they have courtroom battles with their adversaries, they can stoop down to any means to win it such as bribing, threatening, black-mailing etc. They are resourceful and try to build good contacts with people of high influence and reputation so that he can use his contacts in achieving his purpose. Due to their resourcefulness and shrewdness they can be quite overwhelming to anyone. The nature of a serpent is to entwine, embrace and enjoy its victim surreptitiously. Similarly most natives of this nakshatra have a strong sexual drive and they like to use their sweet speech, shy effeminate nature and hypnotic eyes to enchant others into relationship to satisfy their lust. Since they are crafty by nature, they can use sex as one of the means to manipulate others. Psychologically they are deprived of sex and hence given any opportunity, they like to satisfy themselves physically and emotionally. If they do not learn to restrain this drive they can go to the extent of perversion and promiscuity. They have

desire to have sex with multiple partners, people of own sex and at times it crosses all the boundary of decency and morality. If they stoop down and bow to their carnal instincts they can get involved in incest and even having sex with animals. They must learn to control their sexual drive and channelize their sexual energies towards enlightenment. These natives are inclined towards tantric rites where they aim to achieve enlightenment by having sexual fulfillment, a school of thought which was publicized by Osho Rajneesh. They are introvert and like seclusion and isolation. They like to brood in such places and do not like to go to social gathering and are not socially active. If they get engaged in any social cause and purpose, they could be driven by a hidden agenda. Their ability to hide their feelings and emotions make them a good actor and enable them to tell lies to achieve their purpose. They like to travel to various places, however without any specific plan. They can pack their bags and go out for trekking, travels and tours without any prior planning. This makes it difficult to bind them in any one place and they are inclined towards professions which encourages travels. They are swift in thinking and moving. Thus it does not take them much time to decide to change places, things and relationships. They are fast to react to any situation and mostly if that involves attacking others with words or action. Their associates should be cautious and careful while dealing with these natives. They are insecure, coward and suffer due to low self-esteem. Due to these they are often condescending and rude and try to take advantages from situation where it is unwarranted. They are not grateful towards others as they are not convinced that the help done to them were with pure and unadulterated motives. While they cannot do things without having a hidden motive, similarly they are suspicious that any help or favor done to them is based on hidden motives. Their lack of gratitude also makes them even more vile and misunderstood from other‘s perspectives. Although they are politically astute, they lack leadership qualities as they are not driving by a cause or purpose. They may rise to high authoritative position however instead of working for the benefit of their subjects; they will try to take advantage of their position for personal gains. More often than not they need other‘s support to lead their life so instead of taking a leadership position on their own; they like to associate with leaders. They are possessive of their material possessions and stingy with their money. They will hardly spend their money for a cause unless they are benefitted directly or indirectly. They can empathize with disadvantaged people or get involved in a cause, but even that will be driven by a hidden agenda. For illustration, if they do charity they would like to publicize it. They have diverse interests which are not long lasting. They get bored with things at hand quite easily and have a strong urge to keep changing. This makes them versatile and flexible taking up diverse activities and they end up changing their professions many times. As mentioned above they are inclined towards profession such as acting and those which

involves travel such as sales rep, tour and travel agent or guide. They can make a good politician, statesman or a diplomat. In addition they are also drawn towards journalism, espionage and secret services. They can also become good investigator and detective. Physically these natives are not strong and suffer pain in their limbs. They can suffer due to flatulence, digestive problem, jaundice and dropsy. The female natives can suffer from hysteria, emotional outbursts and nervous breakdown. They are attracted towards drugs and other form of addictions. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 6:17 PM 4 comments:

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Labels: Ashlesha, Nakshatra, Sarpa Saturday, June 06, 2009 Nakshatra Devata III 7. punarvasu Punarvasu means rejuvenation. The word Punarvasu is a combination of two words Punah and Vasu. Puna means again and vasu means auspiciousness and enlightenment. In the context of nakshatra this means restoration of dharma and auspiciousness, rejuvenation, restarting the creative process and anything which follows after the destruction process. In the garland of nakshatra, this falls after the terrible Ardra and hence relates to the phase that comes after any destruction. To understand the meaning of this stage in the cycle of creation and destruction, imagine of a wild fire which burnt down an entire forest and that follows with rain and sprouting of new saplings in the blank ground. This is indicative of the feminine motherly forces which causes the creation to occur and prosper and that is why this nakshatra is ruled by Aditi, the mother of the eight vasus. To understand the real purport of this nakshatra we need to have the understanding of the asta vasus or the eight factors of creation. It is not possible to describe the Vasus in a short article like this, hence I will try to provide the gist of what are they. They are Agni (fiery element), Apas (watery element), Dhruba (the pole-star), Soma (the nectar for rejuvination or creating), Dharma (the laws governing creation), Anila (air), Patyusha (dawn) and Prabhasa (day/ brilliance/ radiance). Among the vasus, the primordial elements fire and water ignites the process of creation. The creative forces can be represented in the form of igniting the fire of live in the water which nourishes it and air which supports its growth. From a different perspective fire is the soul, water is the body and air is the intelligence, the three components necessary for the creation to begin and sustain. Dharma on the other hand represents the law governing the creation and gives a purpose for the creation to happen. Pratyusha signify the mingling of fire with water without which the creation cannot happen due to the inimical nature of fire and water. Here fire signifies day which comes out of night signified by water. In other terms this can also be seen as new beginning (day)

after destruction (night). Prabhasa signify the process of increase in brilliance of the creation, which means that creation is not a static thing but a process in which the new life materializes and grows bigger and stronger. The first and foremost signification of this nakshatra is harmony without which creation would never happen and thus the natives born under this star have a harmonious outlook towards life. They love nature and has a strong drive to live harmoniously it and everyone else. They represent illumination in the world of darkness and are often visionaries and innovators. They think of ahead of their time and think of ways in which the world can be enriched. The creative potential of the nakshatra is imbibed in the natives of this nakshatra and prod them to think of ways in which the world including all manifested and unmanifested being can live in harmony and they often come out of ways in which things can be made better. Due to the influence of the vasus and the mother of the Adityas, Aditi, they are virtuous and represent gratitude, generosity and magnanimity, charity, purity and beauty. They are caring, loving and nurturing due their motherly nature. Due to the abundance of creative forces they have great optimism and energy. Most often they look into the positive side of things and give encouragement to others in the times of crisis to look at the brighter side. Many times this also translates into their involvement in social and charitable work. They are very open minded and are receptive to diverse range of thoughts and ideas. This also make them free thinker, without any binding and hang-ups with any specific school of thought, culture and religion. They embrace diversity and are extremely tolerant towards other cultures, thoughts and ideas. Their open mindedness makes them multicultural and proficient in handling diverse subjects. It may seem to be contradicting; in spite of their open mindedness, they value their own roots, culture and tradition but are not completely orthodox. Due to this many times they have to struggle internally to reconcile between their own cultures and others, if they are not aligned. They like to study their own spiritual, religious, cultural and philosophical text as well as others. They not only like to understand these text but also like engage in lively debates related to them, not to undermine and criticize others, but to understand the relative merit of one above others and the common thread passing through various cultures and traditions. They love freedom in every sense, not only in thought but also in action. Thus if they encounter situation of social, cultural or any other form of restriction or oppression, they stand against it. They are undaunted by failure and their ability to fight against odds and adversities are amazing. This makes them to spring into action no matter how many times they fail and how many odds they have to face, the only condition being, they need a firm conviction on the cause for which they are putting the fight. They are spiritual and philosophical being born under the nakshatra of Aditi, the mother of the Adityas (the spiritual principles as opposed to the Daityas, meaning material principles). Thus they are not attracted too much by the material prospects and endeavor to go deeper

into purpose and objectives of a matter. They are open in terms of sharing their views and are quite straight forward. They shun diplomacy and have a strong need to have relationships which stand on the ground of trust and truthfulness. Since the matters of this world are not always straight, they are likely to get into troubles, where certain amount of diplomacy or political acumen is needed. Due to their lack of inclination towards materialistic pursuits, they are known to be contended with less and live a simple life. They have a strong need to get attention from people of their communities which on many instances translates into an urge towards pomp and glory. Many times they seem to sacrifice their other personal needs to get public attention and affiliation. They are usually happy-go-lucky kind and like to mingle a lot with others, which makes them having big circle of friends. Due to their nature of giving comfort, hope and optimism to others, they attract others quite easily. People tend to flock around these natives, in the world full of misery and hopelessness. This makes these natives visible and popular in their community and often gives them fame and honor. People love and respect them and are happy to follow their path. Thus, this makes these natives natural charismatic leaders; leaders who do not crave for power but are driven by a genuine sense of well-being for their subjects. They are quite fair in their outlook and abhor injustice and falsehood. This makes they stand against the oppressors and fight for the cause of others and social justice. Due to this nature, they can be a social or political activist fighting against social and political oppression and thus also have potential for getting victimized. It is thus possible to find people of this nakshatra in areas of human and animal rights, those who are working for freedom of a community, country or anything else such as freedom of press. They have ideals and principles which they value more than their life. Thus they can choose to become martyr if they find a proper cause to fight for it. Due to their creative potentials they are drawn towards professions which promotes creativity such as acting, writing, advertising and design and various other media. They are also drawn towards medical sciences due to their inclination to help and heal others. They however like to be in the field of holistic and natural medicine which deals with overall harmony of someone with the nature. Their lack of political acumen and straightforwardness is not very conducive to rise beyond a position in career hierarchy, however, they are known for their truthfulness and other virtues. Due to their innocence, they can be bullied by others and they much learn to manage difficult situation in the workplace where things do not happen the way it should. His straight forwardness often leads to having friction with colleagues, friends and family members. This becomes the major source of mental agony for these natives. Health wise, they have a strong sense of personal hygiene and hence they do not fall sick

too often. Even if they fall sick they recover fast, but they get overly concerned about their health at times.

8. pushya Pushya means something that can nourish. The position of this nakshatra in the nakshatra mandala after Punarvasu suggests something which can sustain the creation that happened in the previous nakshatra. While Punarvasu is known for the creative potencies, this nakshatra is known for sustenance and growth. This is ruled by Brihaspati, the preceptor of the adityas (the virtuous and spiritual ones) and is also known as Jiva or the life force (or pranic energies). The sum-total of all the energies for this nakshatra is to live a fulfilling life. Unlike creation, which requires creation of new things, sustenance requires establishment of what is created. Sustenance also implies establishing standards and processes and requires that the beings of the creation follow them, without which the nature will be chaotic and lack sustainability. The potencies to follow established laws and governance make the natives of the nakshatra obedient to the law of the land. Like Brihaspati, these natives are also driven by a sense of sharing their knowledge and teaching others. Needless to say this need to teach makes them learn and master varied disciplines. They are thus multifaceted and are eloquent speakers of multiple disciplines. They make good teachers as they have a strong sense of the need of his students and what needs to be taught to fulfill their needs. What makes them unique however is their capacity to draw knowledge from multiple disciplines to make their point and enriching what they teach. Although this is generally a positive trait of these natives, it can also negatively manifest as arrogance and snobbishness. They often have a sense of superiority of their knowledge over others and at time they become condescending. They often fall prey to a teacher student relationship in placed where it is not warranted such as marital relationship and friendship etc. Needless to say that they are inclined towards profession which involves teaching such as teachers, professors, preachers etc. Nevertheless, they are respected for their knowledge and understanding and often take the role of advisors to influential people. Their understanding of vision and strategy can also make them seek professions such as strategy consulting or advisory services. It is good to have natives of this nakshatra in key planning and policy making positions of a state. Due to their allegiance to the state law, they are extremely intolerant towards any violations and if they become judge, they are utterly ruthless in giving punishments. They do not judge if certain laws are in favor of the people of the land and often go by what is established. While this is good in places where the laws are rightful, however, in places where it is not these

natives become the ruthless executioners of the law without question. The abundance of spiritual energy of Brihaspati makes them spiritual and philosophers like the natives of Punarvasu. However, unlike the natives of Punarvasu, who try to understand the philosophies related to creation, these natives try to understand how to enrich people's life. This makes them good in understanding the underlying philosophies of economics and politics. As a spiritual teacher they are known for their ability to understand complex doctrines and more than that their ability to explain that to lay man. Since they like to stick to the established practices, they are dogmatic and would praise their culture, tradition and religion over others. This also makes them lesser adaptive to newer thoughts and ideas and they are not inclined towards any breakthrough innovations. They can however, be interested in incremental innovation to make established things better. Their dogmatism and strong allegiance to their own culture and religion can also manifest in terms of fundamentalism and victimization of minorities. Their hard work, patience and intellect can take them quite far in their career and they can easily rise to the top management. However, due to their affiliations to established rules and regulations, they are lesser adaptive to the fast changing socio-political, environmental and market conditions. They need to learn to be more receptive and adaptive to new thoughts and ideas. Although, that is quite unsettling to these natives, they can eventually adapt to that. Due to the influences of Jupiter such natives are charitable and get engaged in various humanitarian activities. They are deeply empathetic towards the underprivileged and try to uplift their life through various means. They are emotional and sensitive and hence are moved by the misery and sorrow in the world. Although they are spiritual and philosophical they are still attracted by wealth and opulence. Thus they are engaged in various material pursuits and eventually succeed to attain that due to their hard work, intelligence and their ability to influence people. However due to their charitable attitude they share their wealth for various social causes. As the nakshatra suggests, they like to nourish and feed the society not only with thoughts by also with other material means such as food programs for orphanages etc. They have strong need of social affiliation and they thrive in company of others. Due to this need, they are overly concerned about their public image and are ever engaged in the pursuit of developing a positive image. In a way, their self image and self confidence is directly linked to their public image. Thus if their image is hurt, they can be shattered. Their sensitivity towards their public image makes them vulnerable which can be exploited by people. As the nakshatra name suggests they love to eat to the extent of becoming overweight and obese. They can suffer with diseased which happens due to abundance such as cholesterol

and heart troubles, diabetes and at times hormonal deficiencies. They have a strong digestive system which makes them hungry quite often. They should however be mindful of what they are eating and should exercise caution while eating junk and high calorie foods. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 9:39 PM 1 comment:

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Labels: Aditi, Nakshatra, Punarvasu Saturday, January 26, 2008 Nakshatra Devatas I 1.

Ashvini

Mythologically the nakshatra is ruled by the Ashvini Kumaras, the divine physicians named Dashra and Nasatya. Being divine physicians they are adept in healing, medicine, counseling

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It so happened that aṅjñā had to penance for many years to gain enough spiritual strength (Tapobal) before she got married with someone like Sūrya who is full of spiritual brilliance. However with time her spiritual energy withered away. To gain her spiritual energies again she left her shadow (Chaya) with Sun and went to a hermitage to do tapasya (penance).Sūrya had many other kids from Chaya (may be discussed later), when he realized the truth he rushed to find his real wife and found that she is doing her tapasya in the

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a

Mare.

Ashvini Kumaras (two kumaras) are born from their union while she was in a hermitage doing penance in the form of mere. Hence the name Ashvini which means, born from a female horse. This makes them adept in horse riding, in many kinds of sports and any activities which require a lot of energy. Being taken birth from Sūrya, the divine time keeper and protector of righteousness, they are by nature righteous, spiritual and philosophical. The names of the Ashvini Kumaras, Dashra and Nastya imply bringing help and truthfulness respectively and hence the natives of this nakshatra are philanthropic and truthful. Being born from Sūrya, who is full of brilliance and effulgence, Ashvini Kumaras are also full of such brilliance and energy. Given their age as kumaras (teenagers), they have high propensity to jump into activities without much thought, which makes than hyperactive. Many times, it displays their qualities of initiative, however, at many times it results in failures due to jumping into something without prior evaluation of pros and cons of their action. They are ambitious and has a strong drive to create something on their own such a new thought, attitude, ideology or mundane things like business, enterprise etc. Horse are characterized by nervousness, fidget and always prepared to run and so does the Ashvinis. 2.

Bharani

Mythologically Bharani is ruled by the god of death Yama. Even though Yama is known by

most as the god of death, the true meaning of Yama can be understood from Patanjali's yoga sutras which talks of the eight limbs of yoga (astanga yoga) and yama being the first of

them,

followed

by

niyama

and

so

on.

Maharishi Patanjali talks of five forms of restraints (abstinences) which are Ahimsa (nonviolence), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-covetousness), Bharmacharya (celibacy), Aparigraha (non-acceptance of gifts). It is said that Yama is the first person to fulfill the requirements of these 5 forms of abstinences and hence his name is Yama. If we understand the true nature of death, we realize that it is nothing but a phase of transformation of old and worn out state to a new state and also mean consolidation of old experiences and forging ahead of to pass through subsequent phase of new experiences. The meaning bearing out from these mythologies is that, this nakshatra is the nakshatra of restraint. On one side, this nakshatra represent anything and everything to do with death, on the other, it represents the energy of self restraint from materialistic indulgence and penance. In fact at the time of pregnancy, the mother of the child need to have a good amount of restraint to avoid indulging in anything, this can otherwise be detrimental to the life inside her. In the similar sense, in the developmental stage of any activity, over indulgence in anything else can be a death blow to the activity, since it may cause loss of focus. The symbol of this nakshatra is Yoni or the female sexual organ, which is the symbol of new birth. Thus this nakshatra symbolizes the pain and caution the mother goes through before the birth of the child. This nakshatra also represents revolution or breaking away from old and worn out practices since new life or concept originate after the old one has been dissolved. The energy and drive of Ashwini gives a new dosage of life to create something new, whereas the Bharani‘s energy see through the upheaval and change that rise to a new practice, idea or concept. Thus the natives of this nakshatra can be quite revolutionary in their ideals and do not tolerate things which are carried down from the past but do not serve the purpose. Since a change in the established practices is a painful process, the natives need to pass through painful phases in life, when they are hell-bent in changing them. Usually such natives have a very strong character and they can withstand turbulences and turmoil in life with poise and equanimity and eventually grow stronger with each of their experiences. Each such experiences in their life are transformational and they are ever eager to take more such transformational journeys in life. Due to their propensity to withstand negative experience with poise, they are always still on their face, in spite of having

a

raging

volcano

or

tsunami

inside.

Thus the natives ruled by this nakshatra are transformational and revolutionary in their thinking and tend to break away from old and worn out practices to create something new. It conveys ideas pertaining to discipline, self-control, faith, firmness, enduring support,

sustenance, nourishment, etc. However, under strong malefic influences, natives of this nakshatra

may

develop

extreme

tendencies,

as

that

of

criminals

and

terrorists.

3.

Kṛttikā

Mythologically Agni (fiery element) is the ruler of this nakshatra and thus shows the tremendous potential lie within the purview of this nakshatra. Fire is the creator of all beings be it living or non living, tangible or intangible as it represents the energy required for the creation process. They like to take on big projects and are highly ambitious and selfmotivated. Due to the burning fire, which is every eager to destroy darkness and ignorance within, these native are ever eager to learn newer things. They are logical, skeptical, creative, enthusiastic, enterprising and skillful in engineering however their fortune is unsteady

like

the

flames

of

fire.

Due to its fiery nature it is related to command, power, luster, glow, brilliance, and the creative force. However, Kṛttikābeing a female nakshatra, it dwells in passivity and requires, stimulus from outside to let loose its creative potencies. The symbol of a razor, which cuts and fire as deity which burns, it indicate wars, trials and tribulations in the life of native, where the native acts as the commander, trying to control or win over the situations. This nakshatra is often known as the seat of power and one in which Chandra (Moon mind)

was

born.

Agni is the god for sacrifice, which means it has the ability to burn up the negativities and purify things, a state which is attained after the fire sacrifices. The thing which is sacrificed here is the ego and the negative side of self. Due to its nature of burning up of follies, it has the power to give a new lease of life and guide the native to take corrective actions. Thus it has the capability to initiate changes in life, which helps in undoing mistakes and follies of past. Due to the fiery nature of the nakshatra, natives of this nakshatra have a cutting wit that can sometimes be sarcastic and critical. They are stubborn, aggressive and can be shorttempered. Due to their fiery and independent nature they are likely to have strained relations with relatives, friends and spouse. They are well-versed academically, fond of opposite sex, bright in appearance, misers, of worried nature and achieve widespread fame. Their speech is usually harsh and do not show sense of gratitude to their well wishers, which

eventually

take

them

away

from

others

and

make

them

lone.

Due to strong fire within they have strong appetite and their thirst is difficult to be quenched. Hence, these persons are gluttons, fond of spicy foods. Mythology also states that Krittika is the foster mother of Kartikeya (Skanda), the commander in chief and son of Shiva. Thus this nakshatra also indicate foster motherhood among other things.

4.

Rohini

Rohini Nakshatra is mythologically ruled by Prajapati, the progenitor, a form of Brahma which cause creation. Thus this nakshatra represent the creative energies of the universe and

is

also

called

a

fertile

nakshatra.

In mythology, Progenitor Daksha Prajapati wed his 27 daughters to Chandra (Moon), however, infatuated by the beauty of Rohini, Chandra tried spending more time with her ignoring other daughters. This infuriated Prajapati who cursed Chandra that his brilliance will wither away with time. This is why Moon's brilliance changes with time, while in Shulka Paksha,

it

increases,

in

Krishna

Paksha

it

withers

away.

Due to the predominance of fertile energies in the nakshatra, it is full of passion and sexual energies, which cause creation. As the mythology suggests natives of this nakshatra have attractive physique and seductive eyes. Psychologically they are quite attached to their consort and also suffer due to their intense desires to enjoy each and every moment of companionship. On the negative side, it can show obsession towards people of opposite sex. Moon gets exalted in this nakshatra suggesting the exhilarating condition of mind which is it attains when it achieves all their desires. Thus native are always in search for fulfillment of such desires which can make them exhilarated. Since they thrive in abundance, deprivation of anything can bring quite a bit suffering to these natives. Such natives are enjoyer of beauty and have a great taste for finer details in life, which makes them connoisseurs. They are extremely materialistic and get upset with others who do not measure up to their standard

of

taste

and

finesse.

As the myth suggests, natives of this nakshatra can be over sexed and use sex as a means to fulfill their desires and achieve their objectives. They feel comfortable in company of opposite sex and are always eager to befriend them. They have higher chances of having multiple sex partners at a time. On the positive side, they can make good artist/ fashion designer as their mind is fertile for imagination and creativity. Thus creative professions are good

for

channelizing

their

creative

energies.

Rohini is the birth Nakshatra of Lord Krishna who is predominated by Klim beeja (kama beeja), which attracts everyone and everything. His Ras Leelas are one of the manifestation of 5.

this

nakshatra. Mṛgaśirā

This nakshatra is lorder by Soma a form of Chandra which is full of live giving force. It is mentioned in the shastras that the devas (the followers of Surya or brightness, knowledge and wisdom) are exhilarated by drinking somaras (the soma juice). Although some

commentators interpreted the meaning of this as the juice of a creeper (Sarcostema Viminalis or Aclepias Acida), if once delve deeper in the myths, it would be clear that it is term given to symbolic life force which fills one with life and vitality; something which is cool and

soothing

and

can

be

equated

with

Moonlight.

Myth related to the nakshatras narrate the story of Daksha Prajapati marrying his 27 daughters, the nakshatras to Soma, this symbolizes the romantic nature of this form of chandra who is looking for some form of companionship. There is yet another myth which says that once Soma got infatuated by the beauty of Tara, Brhaspati's wife, seduced her and eloped with her. From the union of Soma and Tara, Budha (representing intellect) was born. This caused tremendous uproar which made the gods intervene and return Tara to Brhaspati, however by that time Tara was Pregnant and subsequently delivered Budha. As the myth goes, even though Brhaspati was aware of Budha's illegitimate birth, he got carried away by his charming face and agreed to accept him as his son. From Jyotish point of view, this can be interrelated as involvement of sexual seduction, birth of illegitimate child and reunion of family after a mishap. Natives of this nakshatra are pleasure seeking, the way Soma sought after Tara's company and they are on a look out for some kind of sensational

relationships.

Being full of creative juices of Soma, this nakshatra also represent creativity of various forms such as Art, Dance, Music etc. They love traveling, the way Soma travels through the Nakshatras once in a month. Being governed by Soma, who waxes and wanes with time, the natives of this nakshatras also experience vacillation of their mind. They seek pleasures and comfort in life and they find it difficult to rest their mind on something. They are eternal seekers like the symbol "Deer's head (Kasturi Mriga - Moschus Moschiferus)" always keep searching for the kasturi (Musk) although it is hidden within him. The thirst of deer is also known as Mriga-Trishna which indicate search of water (prosperity) in a desert (difficult circumstances). Thus the natives of this nakshatra are always thirsty and prosperity in this world of struggles. This can also mean that such natives are the true seekers of knowledge (water) in this world of maya (desert) and it is difficult to quench their thirst as it is psychological rather than physical. Thus under positive influences, the natives of this nakshatra takes up studies of scriptures and dive deep into the hidden mysteries of nature. Soma is also related to the fire sacrifices which means burning the negative side of self to attain knowledge and truth, which makes the natives of this nakshatra interested in priestly and religious activities. The involvement of symbol of deer also indicate activities related to forests

and

hunting

as

well.

It is noteworthy that Shiva's consort Uma is born in this nashaktra, One who is full of motherly love and compassion.

Nakshatras in Jyotish I The nakshatras or asterisms are apparently the fixed bodies in the Zodiac, where the planetary system moves with them placed in the background. Among the Rasi (zodiac signs) and the nakshatras (asterisms), the former is overlorded by the Sun, whereas the latter is overlorded by Moon. This implies that the Rasi shows the environment we would be placed with at different times in our life and what we get out of it, on the other hand, the nakshatras govern the different state of mind we shall be having at various times. Even the actual events are important in our life, taking a person-centric view point; our reactions to them also matter equally. Hence the study of the nakshatras is well warranted. There are two nakshatra schemes, one of which uses 27 Nakshatras and the other uses 28 nakshatras, which include the Abhijit Nakshatra, an intercalary nakshatra. Both the schemes are useful in their own right. While 27 nakshatra scheme is used for all day to analysis, such as analysis of birth chart, analysis of dasas, using navatara chakra etc; the 28 nakshatra scheme is used for analysis of few chakras such as sarvatobhadra chakra, the sannadi chakra etc. The Nakshatras are reckoned from beginning with Aries which coincides with the beginning of Aswini.

There are four padas (quarters) of each nakshatra, each measuring 3d 20m making the total duration of the nakstra to be 13d 20m. Thus there are 108 padas accross the zodiac and each maps to 1 Navamsa. However, since the duration of 1 sign is 30 degrees, the nakshatra cannot be mapped excatly on the rasis. However, it is interesting to see that 9 nakshatras can be mapped to 4 rasis. From this we can derive the basis of dividing the zodiac of 12 rasis and 27 nakshatras into 3 parts each measuring 120 degrees. This is the basis for the Navatara Chakra, where the naksharas are divided into three groups of 9 each, starting either from the Janma or Lagna Nakshatra.

While we see the mapping of the 9 Nakshatras on 4 rasis, we see that there are few nakshatras which would fall accross two rasis such as Krittika, which falls in Aries and Taurus; Mrgashiras, which falls across Taurus and Gemini and so on. There are others which would fall in 1 rasi such as Aswini, Bharani, Rohini etc. Even though this looks haphazard and erratic, there is a hidden meaning behind it. To understand the meaning, we need to know the tattvas (primordial elements) ruling the Rasis and the Nakshatra padas. Beginning from Aries, the rasis are ruled by Fire, Earth, Air and Water in a cyclical manner. Thus Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are the Fiery signs; Taurus, Virgo & Capricorn are the earthy signs and so on. This is the same pattern which repeats for the nakshatra padas, which means that the first pada is governed by fire element, 2nd by earth, 3rd by air and the 4th by water. This cycle repeats accross the nakshatras.

The beauty of the mapping of the Nakshatra with the rasi is that, among the 9 nakshatra padas which fall in a rasi, the tattva of the first and the last pada belongs to the tattva of the sign. So the first and last pada of Aries would be Fiery, the first and last pada of Taurus would be Earthy and so on. Seeing this from another perspective, the while seen among the three groups of 4 signs (starting from Aries, leo and Sagittarius), the 1st sign starts from 1st pada of a nakshatra and ends with the 1st pada of a nakshatra (for example, Aries starts with 1st pada of Aswini and ends with the 1st pada of Krittika). Similarly, the 2nd sign (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) start with 2nd pada of a nakshatra and end with the 2nd pada of another nakshtra (for example, Taurus starts with 2nd pada of Krittika and ends with 2nd pada of Mrigashiras); 3rd sign Gemini starts with 3rd pada of Mrgashiras and ends with 3rd pada of Punarvasu and the 4th sign Cancer start with 4th pada of Punarvasu and end with 4th pada of Ashlesha.

The lordship of each cycle of 9 nakshatras, as per vimshottari dasa scheme, starting from Aswini is Ketu, Venus, Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury. It is worthy to note that the 3 of the 9 nakshatras, which fall in the junction of signs (rasi sandhi) are ruled by Sun, Mars and Jupiter, the three best friends on the Deva's side! The other Nakshatras which fall inside the signs are ruled by Ketu, Venus, Moon, Rahu, Saturn & Mercury. What can be made out of these two categories of the planets?

Now one would be curious on how the nakshatras are used in horoscope analysis. To know this wait for the subsequent article on the topic.

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post Vedic Numerology IV: Application There are numerous application of the discipline of Vedic Numerology. This is because numbers form the universal language. To understand the concept of Universal Language, one must understand what Language is! The basis of any language is symbols. These symbols carry a specific meaning, which help us communicating with each other. While we see how the language evolved; there was a time, when the things and events were shown using some or other symbols. They formed the evolution basis for the first languages of the world, which were symbol based, like that of Hieroglyphics. From those earlier languages, many languages evolved through out the world, each having their own set of symbols and the characteristics associated with their own cultural evolution. However, what remained constant throughout is the language of numbers. This is borne out of the fact that irrespective of cultural and geographical boundaries, the numbers retained their characteristics. If number 1 mean something to us, it means the same to the whole world. Moreover, because of its consistency over time and space, it becomes the only language with which mathematics or the laws of nature can be revealed. This is why the numbers can be used to determine the flow of the destiny in our life as a part of the universal consciousness. The numbers can be used in the following ways: 1. The predominance of a number in one's life shows the predominance of the inlfluence of a particular planet and a sign in his/ her life in the area of life where the number belongs to. For example, if a person buys a vehicle for business or work, then the planet/ signs influencing the business/ work etc. can be seen from the number of the vehicle. Similarly this can be seen from the work telephone/ mobile/ office desk number ect.

To know the influence we do two processes related to the number, they are:

a. Finding out the root number. To know the root number keep adding the digits of number till one arrive at a single number.

The functional as well as the natural nature of the planet along with the yogas they form shall give various clues on the persons coming to the native's life during that time. This shall also show the state of native's mind and his behaviour pattern related to the matters related to that number. This shall also show the characteristics of the thing ruled by this number.

b. Finding out the rasi (zodiac sign) ruled by this number. The rasi can be found out by expunging the multiples of 12 from that number. If the result is Zero, then it should be replaced by 12, signifying Pisces.

The environment the person would be working in, the various support as well as obstacles the native would be facing can be seen from this rasi under consideration. To know the exact nature of the surroundings/ environment the following guidelines can be used:

i. Find the yogas (both natural and functional) forming in that sign in the natal horoscope. Also look for the planets placed in that sign, the placement of the lord of the sign, in the natal horoscope.

ii. Find how the planets placed from that sign. Malics shall be placed in the Upachayas (3/6/10/11).

iii. Benefics should be placed in the Kendras (1/4/7/10) or the konas (5/9).

iv. The Sukha Trikona (4/8/12) should not be having any malefics, otherwise the native shall face lack of happiness or contentment in that part of life.

v. There should not be papakartari yoga (hemming between malefics) in that house. Subhakartari yoga bring luck and support to that sign.

vi. The karaka of the matter under consideration should be well placed with respect to the sign.

vii. The Moon is the karaka for all activities we carry out in this world and hence should be well placed with respect to the sign. It should never be placed in the eighth house from the sign, otherwise the experience related to that matter can be a bed of thorne.

2. The numbers can be used in Naming of the person and the influence of the name on the person. Please follow the article on the "Principles of Naming" given before in these pages.

3. The numbers can be used to find the effect of our year number, month number and the date number on our life as well as the impact of other persons (being ruled by other numbers) on our life. This area requires a considerable research, to arrive at a consistent set of principles. I am still working on it and I shall publish my findings once I am done.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2004 Decanate & Body Parts 1. Introduction This is a matter to wonder, why there are moles on certain parts and why certain parts of the body is more susceptible to cuts and bruises than other parts. However, this is not all, why should we know the influence of planets on different parts of the body. This is a invariable part in medical astrology and can be used to track which planet is influencing the body parts under trouble. Jyotish is a beautiful too to uncover, even those things which are covered in the eyes of a seasoned medical practitioner. This makes us appreciate the association of the cosmos with all of us in this world, whether perceptible or imperceptible to our senses. We are ad midst of the play of the cosmic drama and we are the player. The director is none other than the supreme consciousness, for whom the principle of operation of a universe and a cell inside human body are the same. Alas! We do not realize it with our limited senses. However, we can infer, from whatever we can sense, that there is an invisible reality, which is truer than what we assume to be true in this material plane of existence based on our senses. 2. What Classics Say? Decanates and Bodily Limbs. Head, eyes, ears, nose, temple, chin and face is the order of limbs, denoted (by the various Bhavas), when the first decanate of a Rāśi ascends. In the case of the second decanate ascending the order is neck, shoulder, arm, side, heart, stomach and navel. The order for the third decanate ascending is pelvis, anus/penis, testicles, thigh, knee, calf and foot. (BPHS 12.12-12.14) Left/ Right Parts: The portion already risen indicates left side of the body (while the one yet to rise, i.e. the invisible half, denotes the right side of the body). (BPHS 12.12-12.14)

Limbs Affected: The limb, related to a malefic by occupation, will have ulcers, or scars, while the one, related to a benefic, will have a mark (like moles etc). So say the Jyotishis. (BPHS 12.15)

Marks from Birth or later: Should these planets be in their own Rāśi, or Amsa at birth, then the wound, or mole are right from birth. Otherwise these will be caused later on (in appropriate periods). (Saravali 4.6) 3. Interpretation The three decanates divide the body into three parts. In each sign the decanate where Lagna is placed, would show some part of head (upper part: above the trunk), the 2nd decanate (from that of Lagna Decanate) would show the organs of the middle part (from neck to pelvis) and the 3rd decanate (from that of the Lagna) would show the organs in the lower part (below the pelvis). For illustration if the Lagna is rising in the 2nd decanate, then 2nd decanate of all the signs shall show the part of the head, the 3rd decanate, shall show the parts of the trunk and the 1st decanates of signs shall show the parts of the lower third. The classification of the body parts are shown below:

* The body parts represented by Lagna and the 7th have both the right and the left part. They are described below: a. Lagna: The two side of the Lagna cusp represent two sides. From the beginning of the Lagna sign (0deg) to the cusp falls in the visible half and shall represent the left side of the body part and from the cusp to the end of the sign falls in the invisible half and shall represent the right side of the body part.

b. 7th house: In the seventh house, the duration of beginning of the sign to the cusp of the 7th (equal to Lagna cusp in equal house division) falls in in the invisible half (already set in western horizon) and shall represent the right side of the body part and from the cusp to the end, falls in the visible part (yet to set in western horizon) represent the left side of the body part. In the following illustration, Saturn is placed in the 7th house however is in the visible half (cusp to end) of the 7th house and hence shall represent the left side of the body part. Saturn is placed in the 3rd decanate of 7th, which represent foot (since Lagna is in 1st decanate, the head is ruled by the 1st decanate, the torso by the 2nd decanate and the part below the navel by the 3rd decanate). Thus the body part influenced by Saturn is left foot. Thus it is noteworthy that the visible part of the zodiac at the moment of birth (from 7th to 12th) show the left part of the body (controlled by right side of the brain), while the invisible part of the zodiac (Lagna to 7th) shows the right side of the body (controlled by the left side of the brain). Thus one should remember the association - Visible- Left; Invisible Right. 4. Illustration: Maharishis say that the moles, warts, birth marks, wounds and sores etc can be predicted from the placement of planets in different decanates. Lets see how it works. In the following horoscope, the planets are placed in the following decanates:

The planets are placed in the following decanate:

The above mentioned body parts can have some moles or scars based on whether it is occupied by benefics or malefics. I have for sure wound marks or scars in my left knee where Mars is placed. I always used to think, why am I so susceptible to wounds and bruises in my left knee when I was a naughty kid, whereas my right knee is perfectly fine. Saturn is also not lesser in anyway in inflicting its pain and marks in left foot. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 10:05 PM 8 comments:

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Saturday, July 24, 2004 Vipareeta Rajayoga I INTRODUCTION Rajayoga means the combination promising powers and positions and comprised of Raja meaning, kingly and yoga meaning combination. The normal rajayogas are formed in a horoscope by the association (exchange, conjunction, mutual aspect) of the Kendra (quadrant) and Trikona (Trine) lords. The highest among them is the dharmakarmadhipati yoga, which is formed by the association of the 9th and the 10th lord.

However the vipareeta rajayogas are somewhat different from the normal rajayogas as mentioned above. The term vipareeta imply reversal of something. Hence, these rajayogas are formed due to downfall of someone, based on which the native's fortune is reversed. The downfall can be of an enemy or a someone near to the native, however the combinations are somewhat different for both circumstances.

VRY from Dusthana Lords 1. Vipareeta Rajyoga (VRY) is caused by the conjunction of the lords of Dusthana (evil houses 3rd, 6th, 8th & 12th ). Since the lords of the evil houses conjoin, they end up damaging each other and the native benefits. Thus, VRY implies coming to power/ gains due to the downfall or death of another. This can bring sudden legacies, rapid rise to power and

position and other such gains that are basically, not sustainable over a long period of time. The important condition for the fructification of this Rajyoga is that the planets involved should either-

(a) be weak by placement in a Dusthana (evil houses 3rd, 6th, 8th & 12th ) or in debility in Rasi/Navamsa

OR

(b) be very strong in Kendra/Trikona and simultaneously transfer the power to the Lord of Lagna (or Atmakaraka) by conjunction or aspect. Unless this transfer of the power of the VRY occurs, the native himself may not rise but will benefit due to the rise of another person. The results of the situations of VRY in the two cases is grossly different. In the first case, the native rises due to the death/ downfall of an enemy whereas in the latter situation the native rises after the death/downfall of an ally or friend. The significations of the planets conjoining the VRY maybe destroyed in this process.

VRY from Saturn 2. It is evident from the above that the giver of Vipareeta Rajyoga is Saturn, more so since he is the natural significator of the Dusthana. Thus, VRY can also be caused if Saturn becomes a Yogakaraka (for Taurus & Libra Lagna) and is placed in a Dusthana in debility/weak. However, it is important that other planets should not conjoin this, else their significations could be destroyed.

VRY from Arudha Lagna (AL) 3. Coming to the Arudha Lagna (AL), the rules are slightly different. Benefic planets placed in the 3rd/6th house from AL in strength in Rasi give spirituality (Success in spiritual life) whereas malefic planets so placed give Parakrama (Victory in material life). However, if the benefic planets placed in the 3rd/6th house are weak by being in debility/ in Rasi/Navamsa, then they will cause Vipareeta Rajyoga and will result in elevation in this material world. On the other hand if the malefic planets in the 3rd/6th from AL are weak or debilitated in Rasi/Navamsa, they will cause Vipareeta Pravrajya yoga and the native will become spiritual. [Timing] In both cases, this Yoga will function simultaneously with the death or

downfall of the persons indicated by the lordship or signification of the planet involved in the Yoga.

Other Conditions In matters of strength, mere Sthana Bala (Positional strength) is not adequate. If the planet involved is placed in an inimical position from the ruling planet of the Arudha Lagna, it will be destroyed. For this purpose, besides Graha Sambandha (Relationship of planets), the Pachakadi Sambandha should be determined. Timing can be done both from Vimsottari as well as Narayana Dasa or any other suitable Phalita Dasa. Pachakadi Sambandha has been explained by Sri Vyankatesha Sarma in his monumental classic "SARVARTHA CHINTAMANI" in the stanza 1.119 to 1.132. This must be understood to be applied effectively in the determination of friends & foes in the chart and is beyond the scope of this article. Finally, the Hora Lagna and Ghatika Lagna should be carefully examined as per the rules given by Parasara in "Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra" and Maharishi Jaimini in his famous "Upadesa Sutra" to confirm the nature of the Rajyoga.

Illustration: In the following Horoscope, the following Vipareeta Rajayogas are present:

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3rd co-lord Rahu is placed in the 12th house in debility with debilitated 8th lord Moon

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3rd lord Saturn is placed in the 7th house in dikbala aspecting the Lagna and the Atmakaraka.

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The 6th lord Venus is placed in the 8th house, in papakartari and dispositor debilitated.

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The 8th lord Moon, placed in the 12th house, debilitated.

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The 12th Co-Lord Ketu is placed in the 6th house in debility.

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The 12th lord Mars is placed in the 9th house in strength and aspecting the Lagna, being the Atmakaraka.

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Wednesday, July 21, 2004 Kalachakra & Astadala Padma The Eight petalled lotus is the foundation of Hinduism. Here is what I made out of my understanding. An article on the same is forthcoming. Figure I: Kalachakra

The inner set of Petals govenrs the directions (dik/ ayana), while the outer petals govern the Kalas. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 5:38 PM 4 comments:

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Creation (Pt. Sanjay Rath) INTRODUCTION Creation of the Universe has been a popular theme with philosophies and so also with Vedic Astrology. Parasara[1] teaches that the entire manifested[2] Universe is but one-eighth portion of the body of Narayana[3]. The size of the unmanifested Narayana is infinite 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[4]. Essentially, the absolute Narayana is Nirguna[5] but as a part of His pleasure[6], does attain the three Guna[7] due to Yoga (union) with the three kinds of Shakti[8].

The whole body of Narayana is divided into four parts called (1) Param-Brahmä, (2) MahaVishnu, (3) Sada-Shiva and (4) Vasudeva. These parts cannot really be differentiated from the whole as the pure nectar pervades them and the names used here are merely to aid understanding. Thus, Narayana with Sri[9] Shakti is called Maha-Vishnu and is of pure[10] Satwa Guna; Narayana with Bhu[11] Shakti is Param-Brahmä and is of pure Rajas Guna; while Narayana with Nila[12] 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. Sri-Shakti, Bhu-Shakti & Nila-Shakti and three Guna‘s intermingling) and the other part that is imperceptible (with two Shakti‘s: Sri-Shakti & Bhu-Shakti). 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 action[13]. Srila Prabhupada[14] 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 Pada[15](steps) in which the Lord manifests. Having created the universes Vasudeva/Vishnu enters into them for continuing the process of creation. In the next twostages/ 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 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: Narayana & 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 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

Ahamkara born of predominant Rajas further evolves into three parts based on the Guna‘s. A more Satvic expansion (born 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 (born 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) 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 Bha-Chakra (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 (lotus[17]). 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. Parasara[18] has opined that the Paramatma resides in all Jeeva‘s i.e. all living 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 Jeevaamsa.

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 philosophy[19] 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 forms[20]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] 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. __________________________________________________ FOOTNOTES [1] BPHS 1.9 [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 poornamadaya 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. [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. [11] 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] Nila 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 1.3.1 [14] SB 1.3.1 purport [15] Trinipada vichakrame Vishnur-gopa adabhya. Atho dharmani dharayen. RV [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. [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 [19] There are six systems of Philosophy called Shad-Darshan. Refer Appendix-4 for more details. [20] Laghu Bhagavatamrita, Purva Khanda, 33 Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 11:10 AM 1 comment:

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33 Devas (Pt. Sanjay Rath) INTRODUCTION 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 meanings[1] (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 Karaka[2] 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. Nirukta[3] 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 Brahmana[4] as well as the Sathapatha Brahmana[5]. 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‘? Sathapatha Brahmana 14.16: Katame te trayastrimshat iti ashtou vasavah; ekadasa Rudra, dwadasa-Adityah ta ekatrimshat; Indraschaiva Prajapatischa trayatrimshaviti. (We) speak of the thirty three (Deva) of which eight Vasu, eleven Rudra and twelve Adityaadd up to thirty one. Indra and Prajapati included bring their number to thirty three. 1. Asta Vasava (Eight Vasu’s) Sathapatha Brahmana 14.16: Katame Vasava iti. Agnischa prithivi cha vayusch-antarikshamchaadityascha dyouscha chandramascha nakshatrani chaite Vasava aeteshu hidam sarve vasu hitam aete hidam sarve vasayante taddyudidam sarve vasayante tasmad Vasava iti. 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) Nakshetra. 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 1.

Apa – Jala Tatwa or liquid

2.

Dhara – Prithvi Tatwa or solid

3.

Anila – Vayu Tatwa or Gas

4.

Anala – Agni Tatwa or Energy

5.

Dhruva – the pole star representing a. b.

Akash Tatwa – the sky or Vacuum and fixity of the zodiac i.e. the relevance of Ayanamsa

6.

Soma – The Moon

7.

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. 8.

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. 2. Ekadasa Rudra Sathapatha Brahmana 14.16: Katame Rudra iti. Dasheme purushe praanaa atmaikadashah te yadasmat martyaacchreeradtkramanti atha rodanti tad yad rodayanti tasmad Rudra iti. The eleven Rudra[6] 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 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. 3. Dwadasa Aditya Sathapatha Brahmana 14.16: Katame Aditya iti. Dwadasamasah samvatsarasya Aeta Adityah aete hidam sarvamadadaanayanti taddwididam sarvamadadaana 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 Sun 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. 4. Indra & Prajapati Sathapatha Brahmana 14.16: Katama Indrah katamah prjapatiriti. stanayitnurevendro yagyah prajapatiriti. 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. 4.1. 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) 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 ―Om Bhur-bhuva-svah‖ every morning for the blessings of this material creation as a prefix to the Gayatri mantra. 4.2. The Fourteen spiritual worlds Thus, there are seven heavens and seven hell. The heavens called loka[7] are in seven parts: i.

Visible portion of the Lagna (ascendant sign/house) that has

ascended 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 Swarga 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 loka[8] and the deities of the planets Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn and Jupiter respectively, preside over these loka. The seven hell are the seven signs in the invisible portion of the zodiac called Atala, Bitala, Sutala, Talatala, Rasatala, Mahatala and Patala 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: a.

The immobile or stationary stars form the group of 27 (or 28) Nakshetra,

b.

The space and time divisions form the group of Rasi or Dwadasa Aditya and

c.

The luminaries (1) Sun & (2) Moon, the Pancha Tatwa controllers (3) Mars, (4)

Mercury, (5) Jupiter, (6) Venus & (7) Saturn and the Rudra representatives (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.

__________________________________________________ FOOTNOTES [1] Dhatupatha [2] Refer Chapter 8

[3] ibid 7.16 [4] Sloka 1.6 Satyasamhita vai deva [5] Sloka 3.7.3.10 Vidmanso hi deva [6] 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 VIII (Ayur Khand – Longevity). [7] 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. [8] 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. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 10:58 AM No comments:

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Tuesday, July 20, 2004 Vedic Numerology III: Composite Numbers INTRODUCTION After we have understood about the planets influencing different single digit numbers, we can extend their meaning to understand the composite numbers. However, we must understand that the composite numbers are like Jyotish Yogas, whereby the natural nature of the single digits undergo substantial changes to indicate completely different aspects as compared to their natural nature. To understand this we must know how each planets are disposed towards each other and can be read from any standard Jyotish Book. It is not possible to explain the meaning of each and every number as they extend to infinity. However, I shall try here to give some principles, which would help understanding the composite numbers. PRINCIPLES

Principle 1: Study the effect of the composite numbers as yoga of two or more planets. Principle 2: The unit digit (the digit in the right-hand most side) lead the whole number. The subsequent numbers takes the subsequent leadership position in tenth, hundredth position and such order. This is equivalent to strength of a planet in any combination. Principle 3: the root controls the basic nature of the number. Adding up the digits of a number until a single digit is obtained can identify the root. Expunging multiples of nine from the number also gives the root of the composite number. For example to arrive at the root of 987 we add the digits 9+8+7 and arrive at 24; adding the digits again 2+4, we arrive at 6, which become the root of the number. The root shows the basic drive or outcome of the number. Principle 4: While analysing each of the digits consider the true nature of the number, however while interpreting the root, consider the planet who rules the perception of that number. With regards to the root number, while the true planet shall show the drive, the perception planet shall show the outcome. Principle 5: The house where the number is placed governs the environment, where the root would operate. The meaning of a number can also be derived, by placing the root number in the governing house. To arrive at the house governed by a number, expunge multiples of 12 from the number. Principle 6: This is a self-discovering exercise and each number has it own peculiarity derived from the intermingling of the real nature, the perception, the root and the governing house. One must try finding all the inter-relationships to attain mastery on this science of vedic-numeroloy INTERPRETATION OF SOME COMPOSITE NUMBERS 10: 0 is represented by Lagna and is the leader among these two digits. This means that this number gives a lot of focus on the self (lagna) and shows egoistic tendencies. 1 is represented by Sun and hence the meaning of the composite number can be understood from understanding Sun‘s placement in the Lagna. This shows leadership quality, irritable nature, generosity etc. The root of the number is 1, represented by Sun and the house arrived at is 10. Hence this shows that persons influenced by this number will attain fame and reputation. However, since zero, the leading number also represents emptiness, they shall prone to feel emptiness in their endeavors and many times, their work efforts ends up without achieving anything substantial.

11: Both the digits are ruled by Sun, however the root is ruled by Moon. This number is considered to be a very auspicious number, as the fire and brilliance of two Sun‘s digits are smoothened by Moon, the ruler of the Root no. This number is often used for making monetary donations for charity and religious causes (Sun) and which make the native feel protected (Moon). 12: This is also considered to be a auspicious number as it is led by Moon and the root is that of Jupiter. Since Jupiter is the governor of Sun- Moon Yoga in Panchanga analysis and represent relationship matters, this number is particularly auspicious in those areas. This also gives knowledge of all forms as signified by the Dwadas Jyotirlingam (Jupiter), where both Sun and Moon are the significator of Shiva, the form of Rameswaram and Somnatha, one worshipped by Rama and the other by Krishna. Hence this is also known for the number which can give new life. 13: Almost all traditions of world consider this to be the most inauspicious number. This is because although, both the numbers are ruled by Two fierty planets Sun with Mars leading, the root is governed by Rahu. This shows eclipse of Sun, representing shadowing of the Dharma. Since Mars is leading, it shows aggression and violence is leading while Sun, righteousness and justice is taking a back seat. While both of these planets rule Fiery elements, Mars is more of Tamasik (Ignorance), while Sun is that of Sattvik kind. The influence of the fiery elements and the strength of the Tamasik nature, this number shows, revolution, which can throw the established practices of the world or existing kingdom or governance (Sun), however with deception (Rahu). The only solution to get over this number is Worshipping Dakshinamurty, one who has the power to get the soul (Sun) out of the clutches of darkness of ignorance (Rahu). 14: Mercury represent the true nature of the number is in lead with Sun sitting behind. The root of this number is governed by Jupiter(True) and Mercury (perception). This number is known for the potency of gaining knowledge. Sun represent the source of all knowledge whereas Mercury represents a student. Thus this number represent a student who is putting all his effort (mercury in lead) to gain whatever he can. The root being governed by Jupiter, the real drive behind this effort of the student is to become knowledgeable. The planet ruling perception related to the root is also Mercury, which shall bestow the attitude of a seeker throughout. TO BE CONTINUED... Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 3:20 PM 6 comments: Dhana Yogas: Combinations For Wealth I INTRODUCTION

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Maharishi Parashara in BPHS says that the Kendras are specifically the houses of happiness and the Trikonas are the houses of Wealth and Prosperity. This is because Kendras are ruled by Vishnu, the sustainer and Trikonas are governed by Lakshmi, the giver of prosperity. Thus, these houses shall appear prominently in the combinations of wealth. Along with it, 2nd house is the house of accumulated wealth and 11th house is the house of gains or income and thus, these houses are equally important in the matters of wealth. 12th signify the house of loss and its involvement in the combinations show loss of wealth. Lets see what different classics have to say in these matters of wealth: Bhavartha Ratnakara 

If the there’s a parivartana between either the 2nd and 5th lords or the 2nd and 11th lords, the native earns a lot. This is also true for the placement of the 5th and 9th lords in their own houses.

Here the author talks of the association of the lord of wealth (accumulated), i.e., 2nd lord, with either the 5th house (Trine) or the 11th house (gains), the native earns a lot of money. This to note here that while 9th house shows past, the 5th house shows future. Since the author talks of involvement of the 5th lord, the native shall "Earn" the wealth with his own effort and not inherit from his Father (lineage), as signified by the 9th house. In the subsequent line, the author speaks of the strength of the 5th and 9th houses, the key houses of blessings of Lakshmi. 

If the lords of 2nd and 11th are associated with lords of the 5th and 9th, dhana yoga results.

Here the author, reiterates the same concept, just to give emphasis on the association of the houses of wealth and gains with the houses representing the blessings of Lakshmi. Various combinations can be possible by the association with the 2nd and 11th lord with 5th and 9th house. However, in my humble opinion, association of 2nd lord with 5th and 9th lords or houses are more important that 11th lords association with the 5th and 9th lords (the houses are given lower priority), in bestowing wealth to the native. 

If the said planets (2nd and 11th)are associated with lords other than the 5th and 9th, no dhana yoga results; however, the native does enjoy moderate wealth.

This statement is particularly important, as this states that in the absence of any dhana yoga, the person would not suffer penury and shall have riches based on the inherent strength of the 2nd, 11th, 5th and 9th houses. The person shall have moderate wealth and can make a comfortable living out of it as long as there is no association of the houses of wealth with "BAD" houses (which we shall discuss in the combinations for penury).

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There’ll be loss of wealth if the 12th lord associates with the 2nd and 11th lords.

12th is the house of losses and association of the 12th lord (vyayesha) with the lords of the 2nd and 11th lords, shall cause loss of wealth. However, this cannot be interpreted as lack of wealth. This can be interpreted as the native shall earn wealth based on the association of the lords of the houses of wealth (2nd and 11th) with the houses of blessings of lakshmi (5th and 9th) or their inherent strength, however, the native has to face losses on unexpected ventures as indicated by the 12th house or 12th lord. 

It’s always fortunate for Jupiter to associate with the 2nd lord and Mercury.

Here the author brings in the influence of the Karaka for wealth, Jupiter. It is known that if the karaka of a house is well placed of associate with the lord of the house of aspect the house, then that particular significations of the house is enhanced. If Jupiter associate (conjunct, aspect, have exachange) with the 2nd lord (11th lord is left out, as accumulated wealth is under focus), the native is fortunate and can have good bank balance. Why Mercury is brought into picture is yet to be understood! 

If the 1st, 2nd and 11th lords are in their own houses, a dhana yoga is formed

In the first stanza, the author talked of the stength of the 5th and 9th lords/ houses, whereby here he talks of the strength of the trine which was left out, i.e., the Lagna and the lord/ houses of wealth and gain. The purpose of seggregating these into two different places can be priority which the author gives for the strength of the combination to bestow wealth. In my humble opinion, the exaltation and other strengths (sthana bala in shadbala scheme) of the said lords shall also noteworthy to be studied in the context of Dhana Yogas. 

If the 2nd and 11th lords are in the lagna, a powerful dhana yoga results

While in previous stanzas, the author speaks of the association of the 2nd and 11th lords with the trinal lords, namely 5th and 9th; in this stanza, he mentions the placement of the lords of wealth and gain together in the Lagna can also bestow a powerful dhanayoga. In my humble opinion, the combination can be extended to placement of the 2nd and 11th lord in 5th and 9th too. If one of the two of the 2nd and 11th lords are placed in the trine, then the combination is proportionately weakened. The placement of 5th or 9th lord in the houses of wealth and income, however has lesser consequences on the matters of wealth. TO BE CONTINUED... Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 10:51 AM 2 comments:

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Monday, July 19, 2004 Vedic numerology II: The meaning of Numbers INTRODUCTION When we live in the world surrounded by illusions and we know that the behavior is based more on perceptions that the truth behind an event, we need to understand our perceptions whenever we are faced with different circumstances/ events. This is worthwhile to note that our behavior is interrelated with those of others in our surroundings. For example, if I am a king, this is because, others also perceive me as a king, along with my own perception about self. Thus, the results we get in this would be more dependent on the perception of people in our surrounding, than the real truth about our own self. Thus we shall study the perception which is generated under different conditions/ situations. Here we shall study the TRUTH pertaining to a no. and the PERCEPTION of that true self. Though the truth of the numbers are based on the Weekday order, the perception is different.

ONE TRUTH Number one represents the creative force, as this is the starting point of the numeral system. The number zero although precedes it, it represents absence of anything or vacuum and thus not represent by any planet. The attributes of this number being the source of all creation, the king, the independent one etc. can only be attributed to Sun, the natural signification of Soul, the king, the father, the natural leader PERCEPTION When we see the qualities of natural leadership, we also get enthused with energy feel like taking initiative in things near us. We do feel the presence of a king as protective and feel that the dharma would be protected by all means. We become righteous and dutiful under the Solar Influence. Thus, the planet, which is based on the perception of the true self, is also Sun.

TWO TRUTH Number two represents sustenance and represented by Moon, when seen in the weekday order. Moon rules motherly compassion, love, caring and protection. PERCEPTION When we come under the influence of motherly affection and compassion, we feel protected. Thus the perception of number two is the Moon itself.

THREE TRUTH Based on the weekday order this no. is ruled by Mars, who governs the anger, aggression and violence PERCEPTION Whenever we are faced with such situation of violence etc., we seek divine intervention and peace. The preceptor of the gods, Jupiter, governs this and hence rules the perception related to this number.

FOUR TRUTH Mercury governs this number based on the weekday order. Mercury represents a child, humor and childish activities. PERCEPTION A child‘s behavior is that of carelessness, laughing on something without basis, plotting pranks against someone etc. Whenever we are faced with such situation, we sometimes develop the feeling of suspicion or sometimes the feeling of disgust. Rahu rules these feelings and hence it governs the perception of this number.

FIVE TRUTH Jupiter rules this number, representing a teacher, who is knowledgeable and willing to bestow us with knowledge and wisdom. PERCEPTION Whenever we are placed under the guidance of a wise teacher, the feeling which develops therein is that of a disciple and hence this no. is governed by Mercury, the learner.

SIX TRUTH Venus is the true ruler of this number and represents comfort, luxury and courtship. PERCEPTION Comfort and Luxury make us seek the same from our surroundings and in the presence of a

partner, we also seek courtship and relationship. Thus the perception is also governed by Venus, the true ruler of this number.

SEVEN TRUTH Saturn, the ruler of this number governs Sorrow and Pain, which redeem us from the bad karma of past lives. PERCEPTION While we suffer pain and misery, we tend to understand and acknowledge our past undoing and realize that this life is a bondage and the only way we get bliss is get out of this chain of life and death. We seek liberation from both trouble and the chain of life and death. Thus Ketu, the significator for emancipation, governs this number‘s perception.

EIGHT TRUTH The natural ruler of this number is Rahu as per the weekday order. Rahu signify, deception, cheating and troubles inflicted on others. PERCEPTION When we faced with such situations of deception and all wrong doing, we do feel that such persons should be punished. Thus Saturn, the Dharmaraja (the king of righteousness), governs the perception of this number.

NINE TRUTH Ketu rules this number as the weekday order and signify emancipation, liberation and sanyasa (monk) , who has broken out of the bondage of cycle of rebirth. PERCEPTION Whenever we see a monk or such persons, the predominant feeling which we have is that, "how determined these persons are, that they broke the strong chains of material success". It also generates the feeling of rage on our self, that we are not as determined like them, to follow our own life‘s calling are. Mars governs these feelings of determination and rage and hence governs the perception relation to this number. TO BE CONTINUED...

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Vedic Numerology I: The Concept For understanding numerology, one needs to understand the true meaning of satya (truth) and arudha (illusion). The whole world runs on the basis of perception, common understanding (between members of a group) and personal understanding (of a person in a group). To explain this lets say, when you see red traffic light on a street, you would not like to cross road, being a padestrian. For that matter this would be the behaviour of almost everyone, because this forms the part of common understanding and everyone trains his/ her mind to behave in those "expected" ways. However, the personal understanding would depend on the learning/ experience of each member of the community, for example, some would be daring enough to cross red lights and someone else would be too careful. However, this is a minor variation of the common understanding. The third most important thing, which would influence the behavious would be what is your perception of the situation. Perceptions are nothing but, cues which helps interpreting an event based on set personal assumptions. The perceptions are based on both common and personal understanding and forms the immediate basis of our behaviour. Thus, whether or not a cow is a cow, if everyone believes it to be a cow, their behaviour shall certainly be affected by their belief. Note here that the belief might not reflect truth, but a common understanding. This is possible with human community as we all live in the world of illusion and only when we realise the truth, we can expect us to be free from the chains of illusion. So when everyone believes a particular day to be Sunday, it becomes Sunday for them. Note here that, even though there is no astronomical basis for defining the lord of a weekday, the common understanding gives the basis. This shows that its only an illusion and because everyone believes in it, it exists. Thus when we talk of vedic numerology, it is the illusion, which we are talking about. More than that the Julian/ Gregorian calendar is based more on convinience than any strong astronomical foundation. Hence, should Vedic Numerology base its conclusions on this calendar? To define time based on Astronomical Cycles, various calendars have been devised by various civilizations and some calendars which are particularly used by the vedic seers are the Solar Calendar, which measures a year with one complete cycle of Sun in the Zodiac and the Soli-Lunar Calendar, which is based on Lunar Phases. The soli-lunar calendar is again synchronised with the Solar Calendar, by adding the adhika masas (one extra month) when the difference between the two calendars accumulate to approx. 30 lunar phases. The synchronisation is done so that the Lunar Calendar doesnot fall out of synchronicity with the Seasons. More than that the philosophically, Moon has to follow the Sun as Mind cannot exist independently from the Soul.

However, for the purpose of Numerology, we can still consider the English Calendar as long as we have people following it with firm conviction. Who care's about what the truth, whe we all live in the world of Illusion. TO BE CONTINUED... Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 3:08 PM 1 comment:

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Friday, July 16, 2004 Divisional Chart I: Trimsamsa INTRODUCTION Trimsamsa chart is used to delineate various kinds of evils one is likely to face. The key signification of the divisional charts can be known by finding out the root of the divisional chart, by expunging the multiple of 12. Trimsamsa means 30th division and by expunging the multiple of 12, we arrive at 6 (30-12*2 ), which is the house of diseases, servants/ service, enemies and ltigation (troubles we face in this world due to external circumstances). Different harmonics of divisional charts are concerned with different level of consciousness within which the effect it shown. Physical- Primary (D-1 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) Beyond Material Consciousness- Beyond fourth harmonic (>D-60) Trimsamsa or D-30 falls under the boundaries of second harmonic or domain of the subconscious and hence shows the effect of the enemies which are embeded in our subconscious mind and troubles our existance from within. Since it deals with subconsiciousness and the house of enemies, we must understand that our biggest enemies are our 6 source of weaknesses, which repeatedly bring us to this material existence like invisible shakles binding us strongly and preventing us from soaring high, being free! Thus it is important to realise these enemies within and overcome them and then only we can be free. This makes this division very crucial to be examined as we are all in the path of spiritual evolution and breaking the shakles of material weaknesses can enable us to cross the boundaries of human beings. Though in male nativity it is very significant, in a female nativity, it is more as they are bearer of the moral thread in this material existence and hence this divisional chart is extensively used for finding out her moral character.

Though there are various trimsamsas, the current topic of discussion is "the Parashari Trimsasa" This chart is used to know about diseases which is borne out of our inherent weaknesses or the shad-ripus. The shadripus are broadly signified by Saturn, the Karaka of sixth house for diseases. The six sources of weakness can be attributed to affliction to one of the pancha tattvas (five primordial elements ) and thus shall show the kind of diseases one would suffer with. Because our exisitance is due to the intermingling of the five tattvas which govern various part of our being and this divisional chart is based on the principles of tattvas, it shows kind of character one has and also the time of manifestation of such character. The six shadripus are governed by 6 planets of the 9 planets. The lumineries are left out as they are the sources of light and remover of all weaknesses. Along with the Lumineries, Jupiter is also left out as it represents the divinity in a horoscope and hence cannot be the source of any weaknesses. Its the blessings of Jupiter, the ruler of Akasha Tattva (Ethery Element), that we can be free from the weaknesses, as it represents the wish of the divine consiousness. These three planets also have one thing in common, they are of Sattva guna, which is the purest form of divine matifestation and cannot be attributed to any weaknesses. The planets governing the six weaknesses are given below: 1. Mars- Anger ( Krodha ) 2. Mercury- Jealousy

(Matsarya)

3. Venus- Lust (Kama) 4. Saturn- Intoxication (Mada) 5. Rahu- Greed ( Lobha) 6. Ketu- Illusion ( Moha ) METHOD OF CALCULATION Parashara in BPHS, chapter 6 gives the method of calculation of the Trimsamsa in the following slokas: triMshAMsheshAshcha vishhame kujarkIjyaGYabhArgavAH paMchapaMchAshhTasaptAxabhAgAnAM vyatyayAt.h same 27 vahniH samIrashakrau cha dhanado jaladastathA vishhameshhu kramAjGYeyAH samarAshau viparyayAt.h 28 Meaning: The Trimsamsa Lords for an odd Rasi are Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Mercury and Venus. Each of them in order rules 5, 5, 8, 7 and 5 degrees. The deities, ruling over the Trimsamsas are Agni, Vayu, Indra, Kuber and Varuna respectively. In the case of Even Rasi the quantum of Trimsamsas, Grah lordship and deities get reversed. Thus for ODD signs, the trimsamsa can be found by placing the planets in ODD signs, in the

signs ruled by the planets in the following order 1. Mars- 0 to 5 deg - Aries 2. Saturn- 5 to 10 deg- Aquarius 3. Jupiter- 10 to 18 deg- Sagittarius 4. Mercury- 18 to 25 deg- Gemini 5. Venus- 25 to 30 deg- Libra For example, if a planet is placed in 3deg 10min in Leo. We note the sign which is an ODD sign and the degree which happens to be 4th degree. So the trimsamsa of this planet would be Mars's (4th deg) ODD sign (because the planet is placed in ODD rasi in D-1 chart), which is Aries Trimsamsa. However, for Even Trimsamsa, the sequence is reversed, i.e., the 1st Trimsamsa of an even sign would fall in Venusian sign and the last one would fall in Martian sign. The sequence of rulership of Trimsamsa is given below: 1. Venus- 25 to 30 deg- Taurua 2. Mercury- 18 to 25 deg- Virgo 3. Jupiter- 10 to 18 deg- Sagittarius 4. Saturn- 5 to 10 deg- Capricorn 5. Mars- 0 to 5 deg - Scorpio

INTERPRETATION 1. Troubles due to enemity among tattvas: We must know that the Agni - Jala and Prthvi - Vayu are the set of antagonistic tattvas and they have difficulty in co-existence. Whenever there is any association of these pairs of antagonistic tattvas, troubles manifest in different forms. For example: 1.1. If Rasi chart is in Agni Tatwa and Trimsamsa shows Jala Tatwa (opposite of Agni Tatwa) or vice- versa , there is sure to be plenty of problems. 1.2. Dasa / AD lord which are mutually hostile by owning opposite Tatwas create many serious problems. Such as Sat Dasa- Ven AD or vice versa. Similarly Merc Dasa- Mars AD or vice versa are also troublesome. 1.3. When Trimsamsa shows contradictory influences on any pair, bad results are likely to follow. 2. Planets and Tattvas As per the Brhat Parashari Hora Shastra, he five tattvas are governed by five planets from Mars to Saturn. The lumineries and the nodes are left out as they do not have any

rulership in the parashari trimsamsa. More than that Sun, Moon and the nodes represent the cycle of birth and death (i.e., the "purpose") whereas, other planets show the "process" of creation and destructionAgni- Fire- Mars Prthvi- Earth- Mercury Jala- Water- Venus Vayu- Air- Saturn Akash- Ether- Jupiter 3. Tattvas and Deities Each tattva has a guiding deity, whom one must worship to get over the weaknesses related to that particular tattva. They are as follows: Agni- Surya Prthvi- Ganesha Jala- Devi Vayu- Shiva Akasha- Narayana 3. The Four Trikonas (Trines) The 12 signs in the zodiac are divided into four sets of three each. These four sets have strong correlation with four tattvas (which repeat with each set) and the four goals of human existence namely, Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. Lets study the interelationships which is as follows: 3.1. Agni Trikona- Houses and Signs (1,5,9)- Dharma Ayana 3.2. Prthvi Trikona- Houses and Signs (2,6,10)- Artha Ayana 3.3. Vayu Trikona- Houses and Signs (3,7,11)- Kama Ayana 3.4. Jala Trikona- Houses and Signs (48,12)- Moksha Ayana Akasha Tattva (Ethery Element) binds all the tattvas together and represents the guiding force or supreme consiousness, which form the stratum where the play of the different tattvas take place. 4. Special Houses in Trimsamsa: 4th house: House of Cure 12th house: Hospitals or the place of cure

5. While 6th house is the house of enemies, the 8th house is the house of debt and hence

the trimsamsa chart shows Shadripu that aperson acquires in his life and the 8th house represent the congenital weaknesses one is born with as debt of past life karma. 6. Prasna Marga says that diseases can be of two types, Nija, arising out of inherent weaknesses (congenital weakness of some body part, such as liver- diabetes, lungsasthma, heart- blood pressure) and Agantuk, which comes from external sources such as the pathogens like, bacterias and viruses (also known as Pathogenic diseases). 7. Each of these has two sub- categories. Nija disease can affect either the body (8H) or mind (8H & 5H). Agantuka can be of two types -- Drishta (known causes- 6H ) and Adrishta (unknown causes , Badhak and Badhakesh). In trimasamsa we deal with the weakness of body, mind and the soul (weakness inherited from past births) 8. If one is conscious of forces at work in Trimsamsa, one would not have any weakness at all. This is the best remedy of any weaknesses. So be aware of thy weaknesses. 9. Lagna of any chart shows the native himself. Lagna Trimsamsa shows his weaknesses. It shows what has been defined as Avishnu (i.e not Vishnu or against Vishnu ). In this it is opposite of what is shown by a Drekkana chart, the chart of strengths (governed by the Maharishis). The sources of weaknesses (and related troubles) can be seen from the three houses which control the longevity, i.e., Lagna, Eighth and Tenth. Whereby the strength of the lords of these three houses give the clue to the longevity of the house under consideration, affliction to these houses by natural malefics or Kayesha (6th lord of Rasi Chart), shows troubles in the area governed by them. The significance of each of these houses are given below: Lagna: Planets in Lagna will show weaknesses acquired during current birth directly related to bodily weaknesses. If any of Shadripu coming from any planet is in Lagna, this is a weakness that has developed in this birth due to inherent weakness of Trimsamsa Lagna itself ( which means intelligence, learning etc.). In addition to planets in Lagna, LL of this chart will indicate the Tatwa that has become strong or weak . Lagna Lord of Trimsamsa chart shows the exact nature of disease. 10th House: Planets (Malefics) afflicting the 10th house denoting Shadripu shows mental weaknesses where weaknesses develop due to various pressures which the mind fails to counter. 8th House: Planets afflicting eighth house shows weaknesses inherited from past incarnation as this is the house of debt, which binds us to the karma in past birth. 10. The house arrived at by counting the Trimsamsa Lagna from the Janma is a very crucial

house and shows the the area of life the person shall be troubled due to the weaknesses. TIMING THE WEAKNESSES Naisargika Dasa ( natural period ) is a wonderful tool in finding out negative experiences one is likely to go through in this life. Mars: 2 to 5 Mercury: 5 to 12 Venus: 13 to 32 Jupiter: 33 to 50 Saturn: beyond 50 Any afflictions to these planets will show negative experiences in the corresponding age group. In particular curses on these planets should be checked in Trimsamsa. REMEDIES 1. A remedy can be suggested based on Trimsamsa Lagna. Based on the following planets lording the lagna, the remedies can be suggested as per the list given below: Saturn- Pranayama. Jupiter- Meditation. Mars- Light a lamp. Venus- Puja or Daan. Mercury- Mantra Japa. In this context Mantra Mahodadhi opines that one who worships Panchadevata everyday (as per table above) shall have a smooth life and shall always be protected irrespective of evils, because all Trimsamsas are covered by this worship. In Panchopachara Puja, the five tattvas can be propitiated by using the materials signified by them as per the followin table: Agni- Deepa - Lighting a lamp Prthvi- Gandha- Perfume Vayu- Dhoopa- Incense stick Jala- Naivaidya- Food Akasha- Pushpa/ Mantra- Flower/ Mantra Best remedy (Pt. Sanjay Rath) -----------------------------------------------Best remedy for any planet is to worship the Deity concerned with the planet's trimsamsa. E.g., If Sun is in Saturn's (Vayu) Trimsamsa then worship Shiva for relief from negative

Sun. The dieties to be worshipped for getting over of negetivities of planets placed in different Trimsamsas are as follows: Mars's Trimsamsa- Agni- Surya Mercury's Trimsamsa- Prthvi- Ganesha Venus's Trimsamsa- Jala- Devi Saturn's Trimsamsa- Vayu- Shiva Jupiter's Trimsamsa- Akasha- Narayana TO BE CONTINUED ... Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 11:28 AM 5 comments:

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Monday, July 05, 2004 The Panchanga I Panchanga is a sanskrit term, composed of Pancha and Anga which means five organs. This broadly mean the five organs of time. The importance of Panchange is borne out of the fact that the quality of time decides the fate of the events starting at that point of time. However, the question which arise here is, why the quality of the time is measured by only five organs and not anything else! To understand this we need to understand the underlying similarity among the different creation of this in this universe, either animate or in-animate. This underlying similarity makes us belive that the macrocosm and microcosm are similar, i.e., whatever happens in the whole universe can be witnessed in smaller things like our own self or the smallest thing like an atom. This concept has been verily conveyed by the sloka "Yat Pinde Tat Brahmande" from the shastras. To understand the underlying similarity among different members of the creation, we need to understand the creative forces working in the universe. The forces in the universe an be understood with the help of the five elements namely, Fire (Agni), Earth (Prithvi), Air (Vayu), Water (Jala) and Ether (Akasha). One of the basic principles of creation is that all that is created is destroyed and this represents a cycle of creation and destruction. However, when analysed further we see that we can see four distinct phases in the cycle of creation namely the creation represented by Fire, consolidation or growth represented by Earth, degeneration represented by Air and dissolution/ destructution represented by Water, which rules over the deluge (pralaya). The whole drama of creation and destruction happens under the well laid out rules and guidelines of the supreme creator, who is represented by Ether. Thus ether prevails through the process of creation and dissolution and forms the stratum or the environment where the drama is played out.

Superimposing this concept of this creation cycle, over the zodiac, we see that the cycle repeats thrice in the zodiac, each one starting from the fiery signs namely the Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. Since the starting of these signs, represent the starting of a creation cycle, they are knows as the Vishnu Nabi or the Navel of Vishnu. Mytholology says that the creator Brahma is manifested from the Navel of Vishnu and hence the name, representing the starting of the creation. The creation ends with the end point of the three watery signs namely Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. At each of these three points, the existing creation is disintegrated/ dissolved, which paves the way to a new creation. Because of this transition, these three points become very critical and fatal and go bythe name Gandanta. A lot has been written in the Jyotisha Shastras on Gandanta dosa, which cannot be taken up in this article. However, suffice is to say that any planets placed near to this points suffer destruction and the houses owned by them suffer heavily. So far we did a spatial mapping of the elements on the Zodiac, however, when mapped on the time, they represent different aspects of the time. Before we go to interpretation of the time based mapping of the tattvas, we need to understand which aspect of time do the tattvas represent. The relationship of the Tattvas and the different measures of time is given below. 1. Vara (Weekday): A week comprises of 7 days and shastras say that the week is governed by the planet Mars. Mars represents the agni (fiery) tattva, the tatta which confers vitality and longevity. We know that only the planets Sun to Saturn have bodies and the nodes are called the shadowy planets as they are bereft of bodies. When we speak of longevity and vitality, we can only attribute these qualities to the planets who have bodies and hence the vara or the weekdays are overruled by agni tattva and the planet Mars. 2. Tithi (Sinodic day): Tithis are the building blocks of Paksha (fortnight), the time measure, governed by the planet Venus. Venus rules the Jala tattva which sustains us in this world. The deity of Venus is Lakshmi and is represented by the giver of prosperity. Moon is the another planet representing the Jala tattva and rules grains. Thus this tattva shows the sustenance and prosperity. 3. Karana (Half of Sinodic day): Like Tithi the karana is derived from the relative position of the Sun and the Moon. Whenever a tithi is divided into 2 parts, we arrive at the Karana. The ruler of Karana is Mercury and the Tattva is Prthvi. Prthvi tattva represents ahcievements of the goals or purpose and so does Karana. Where the success & achivements of the purpose is more important in the Muhurtha chart, in the natal chart, Karana has impact on the profession and the professional success. This forms the foundation of profession, where the different 10th house indication and the indications of Dasamsa are based.

4. Nakshatra (Asterism): There are 27 nakshatras overlorded by Moon, however as a representation of time, it is governed by planet Saturn and element Air. Saturn is the planet which shows the cause of re-birth and the bondage. Being the lord of the organ, Nakshatra, it shows the experiences we would pass through. This means that muhurtha chosen in bad nakshatra (as per navatara chakra or sannadi chakra) can give very bad experiences related to the event. 5. Yoga (Union): The ruler of this organ is planet Jupiter and the element Ether, the binding force of all the tattvas. This is the reason why, the yoga is derived from summing up the longitudes of the Lumineries, the Sun and the Moon, the creators in form of Father and Mother. Being the binding force, this shows the diffent kinds of relationships which would be binding the members involved in an event started on a particular muhurtha. Monday, November 15, 2004 Narayana Dasa I: Basics STRENGTH OF SIGNS The dasa starts from the stronger of the two signs, the Lagna or the 7th house, since they are the seat of truth, otherwise known as the satya-peethas. To ascertain the stronger of the two signs, the lagna or the 7th, following rules can be followed. The rules are culled out from Brhat Parasari Hora Shastra and the Jaimini Sutras and beautifully presented in the Narayana Dasa book by Pt. Sanjay Rath. The reader of the Narayana Dasa book would find that there is difference in the sequence of the rules given. To them I shall say that the sequence is revised based on my interaction with the author and my experience. Rule-1: The sign with a planet (or with more planets) is considered stronger than a sign without a planet (or with lesser number of planets). Rule-2:The sign which is aspected by Mercury, Jupiter or its Lord is stronger. Rule-3: If the signs have equal number of planets and they are similarly aspected by Jupiter, Mercury and the lord, then the status of the planets like exaltation, Mulatrikona, Svakshetra etc. should be considered to declare the stronger sign.

Rule-4: If they are still equal in strength, or without planets, then the natural strengths Dual signs stronger than fixed signs and fixed signs stronger than movable signs is considered. (This rule will not work when quadrants are considered). Rule-5: If they are still equal in strength, then for an even (female) sign, the placement of Lord in an odd (male) sign OR for an odd (male) sign, the placement of the Lord in an even (female) sign is a source of strength. Rule-6: If they are still equal in strength, the sign which gives a higher dasa period is stronger. The dasa period is counted by computing the signs from the sign to its lord in zodiacal direction if the sign is odd-footed and anti-zodiacal if the sign is even-footed. (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius are odd-footed and rest are evenfooted.) For Scorpio and Aquarius, the stronger of the two lords are to be taken to determine the dasa period. Rule-7: If they are still equal in strength, the sign whose lord is the Atmakaraka is stronger. Rule-8: If they are still equal in strength, then the degrees of their lords must be considered. The Lord with a higher degree (used in Charakaraka) shall make the sign stronger.

STRENGTH OF PLANETS Scoprio and Aquarius are lorded by two planets each. Scorpio is lorded by Mars and Ketu, whereas Aquarius is lorded by Saturn and Rahu. To determine the dasa period of Scorpio and Aquarius, one need to ascertain, which lord to be used. Hence, we must know the stronger of the two lords of these two signs.

If the lords are placed in the same sign then there is no trouble in computing the dasa period, since the computation would be from the sign to the sign, placed with these two lords. However, if they are placed in two different signs, their strength need to be ascertained, using the following rules. Rule 1: If one of the lords is placed in the sign and the other is placed elsewhere, the dasa is estimated from the lord placed in the other sign. Rule 2: If both lords are placed elsewhere, the stronger of the two signs, where they are placed, shall give the dasa period. Rule 3: If the signs occupied by the lords are of equal strength, the lord contributing a larger dasa period should be considered.

ILLUSTRATION CASE I: Lord Sri Rama

1. Find the stronger of the Lagna and the 7th. Lagna has two planets namely the Moon and Jupiter and the 7th has only one planet, namely Mars. Thus Lagna is stronger compared to the 7th house. 2. Find the stronger of the two lords of Scorpio and Aquarius. Scorpio: Mars is placed in Capicorn whereas Ketu is in Gemini. Among Capicorn and Gemini, Capricorn is stronger since it is aspected by Mercury and none of Jupiter/ Mercury/ house lord aspects Gemini. Thus Mars is the stronger of the two lords for Scorpio. Aquarius: Saturn is exalted in Libra whereas Rahu is debilitated in Sagittarius. Among Libra

and Sagittarius, Libra is stronger since it is aspected by Mercury and none of Jupiter/ Mercury/ house lord aspects Sagittarius. Thus Saturn is the stronger of the two lords for Aquarius. CASE II: Myself

1. Find the stronger of the Lagna and the 7th. Lagna has no planets whereas 7th has one planet, namely Saturn. Thus 7th is stronger compared to the Lagna. 2. Find the stronger of the two lords of Scorpio and Aquarius. Scorpio: Mars is placed in Leo, whereas Ketu is placed in Taurus. Leo has more planets than Taurus and hence Leo is stronger.Thus Mars is the stronger of the two lords for Scorpio. Aquarius: Saturn is placed in Gemini whereas Rahu is placed in Scorpio. Scorpio has more planets compared to Gemini and hence Scorpio is stronger. Thus Rahu is stronger of the two lords for Aquarius. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 11:46 AM 5 comments:

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Sunday, October 31, 2004 Gemstones in Jyotish I Prescription of Gemstone is one of the most important aspects of remedies in Jyotish Shastra. The use of Gemstone is also endorsed by shastras such as Garuda Purana which gives elaborate description of the nature of the gemstones and their use. Even though gemstone use is one of the most popular source of remedies for all ills of the material world, may it be health, wealth or fortune, it is fraught with many misconceptions and erroneous

notions of their selection and prescription. This article envisages providing consistent principles which would help the Jyotishas and laymen to select the right gemstones. GEMSTONES OF YOGAKARAKAS Since the gemstones enhance the influence of the planet in the life of the person, the gemstones for the planets giving yogas should always be chosen. To know the yoga givers or the yoga-karakas in a horoscope, studying classics such as Brhat Parashara Hora shastra should be studied. However, I shall provide here some guidelines which can help in choosing the gemstones. Lagna lord is the first and foremost yoga karaka in a horoscope, since is the owner of both Kendra (Quadrant) and Kona (Trine). He is protector of the Lagna, which represent health, vitality and the controller of the whole horoscope. The placement of the Lagna lord is extremely important for the overall strength of the horoscope and its gemstone can help a person overcoming all difficulties in life. The lords of two trines fifth and ninth are equally important. They are the two important houses which control the financial wellbeing of a person. If they are badly placed in the horoscope, then the person might suffer financially in life. Thus their strength is extremely important in addition to the lords of second and eleventh, who signify Wealth and Income. Each planet can give results on the following basis. 1. Lordship 2. Placement 3. Natural Karakatva (Significations) 4. Yoga (Exchange, Conjunction, Aspects) Hence it must be remembered that a good planet (lords of Lagna, 5th and 9th) / Yogakaraka if placed in a dusthana (6th / 8th/ 12th), they can also give malefic results in addition to their inherent benefic nature to do good. Similarly if the yogakarakas are involved in other bad yogas, they can give bad results, while their gemstones are worn. Whenever there is a conjunction or exchange of two planets, their inherent and functional nature is greatly modified. When a benefic planet comes into association with a malefic planet, then the benefic nature of the planet is corrupted and it starts giving malefic results, however the malefic planet gains out of the company and gives good results. Such subtle effects should always be kept into consideration, while suggesting a gemstone for Jyotish remedial purposes. Exception to this is that, if Saturn becomes the Yoga-karaka and is placed in a dusthana, then its ability to do good increases. It is advisable to wear Neelam, Saturn‘s stone for such cases.

GEMSTONE OF WEAK PLANET If a yoga-karaka (or any good planet in the horoscope, lords of any houses other than 6th/ 8th or 12th) is debilitated, they must be strengthened. One of the ways is to wear the stone of the debilitated planet. However, the more effective way is to find the planet who is causing neecha-bhanga to the debilitated planet. If the neecha-bhanga is happening with respect to the Moon, then Mantra would be a good remedy, however, if it happens with respect to the Lagna, then wearing the gemstone of the planet causing the neecha-bhanga would make the debilitated planet come out of the state of debilitation. When there is no cancellation of debility of other weaknesses then the gemstones for the supporters of the debilitated planet can be prescribed for causing cancellation of debility or for enhancing the life-forces that are being destroyed due to the debility. For example, the Moon is debilitated in Scorpio (8th house of natural zodiac) and is said to be MARANA KARAKA if placed in the 8th house from Lagna. Weakness of such Moon, in any chart is not good for longevity. Hence a blue sapphire is used for enhancing the life-force. The information regarding this is given at the detail section for each planet and their gemstones

It must be noted that debilitation of some planets are desirable in a horoscope. They are the lords of the Dusthanas (6th/ 8th/ 12th). If the lords of the Dusthanas are placed in other Dusthanas in debilitation, then it confers Vipareeta raja yoga, whereby the native gains due to the loss of natural and functional significations of the planet causing the yoga. For example, if 8th lord Moon is involved in Vipareeta Raja yoga, by its debilitation in the 12th house, the native might enjoy rise in life, but the Mother (natural signification of Moon) and the marriage (8th house is the longevity of marriage) might suffer simultaneously. To enjoy the fruits of Vipareeta Raja yoga, the native must not strengthen such debilitated planets that confer the yoga.

VIPAREETA RATNA (OPPOSITE GEMSTONE) Vipareeta means opposite or gemstones used for weakening the effects of some planets in certain houses. If any house is occupied by an enemy of its Karaka, then the significations of the house suffer. Keeping this principle in view, the first house to be checked in any chart is the ninth house of fortune and Dharma with Jupiter & Sun as the significator. Rahu and Saturn are the enemies of these significator and if they are placed in the ninth house, they shall damage fortune and Dharma. The remedy is to strengthen the concerned Karaka by wearing its gemstone in the ring finger. Suka Nadi states that if Rahu is in the ninth house, then the native has good fortune after wearing a Topaz. The same principle of Vipareeta Ratna (Opposite Gemstone) has been used here. Rahu is the enemy of Jupiter and since it is placed in the ninth house, the use of a Topaz (gemstone of Jupiter) removes the misfortune caused by Rahu. Similarly, if Saturn is in the ninth house, then the person may suffer from

poverty/ failure in the homeland after 36 years. To remove this evil, a ruby, the gemstone of the Sun (Saturn‘s enemy) is worn.

GEMSTONES VS. DASAS Hands in which the gemstones are worn to be chosen on the basis of certain criteria. The right hand is ruled Jupiter and the left hand by Venus indicating increase (right hand) or decrease (lift hand) of life force. Thus, if gemstones have to be prescribed to decrease the evil effects of a malefic planet, its gemstone should be used in the left hand. Such use should be temporary covering the dasabhukti of the planet.

When the planet is a malefic for the horoscope, the maleficence of the planet can be reduced by wearing a counter gemstone temporarily during the Dasa-bhukti of the planet. If instead a gem is to be worn for the main Dasa planet itself, then it should be worn in the left hand. For example, if Rahu is malefic then during its period a Yellow Sapphire/Topaz/Citrine can be worn in the right hand ring finger or Hessonite/Brown Tourmaline etc can be worn in the left hand middle finger.

FLAWED GEMSTONE A genuine gemstone of good quality should never be used with an imperfect or flawed gem or with one that is astrologically incompatible with it. Suta Goswami (Garuda Purana) advises ―not to wear a gem that is of inferior quality or incompatible even if it is set together with the divine Kausthuba Mani of Vishnu. Just as the best of saints lose their merits by bad company, similarly, an imperfect/inferior or incompatible gemstone can ruin the beneficence of other good gems. GEMSTONES AND LAGNA LORD For determining compatibility of gemstones most astrologers go by the Naisargika Sambandha (natural relationship) of other planets with the stone of the principal/ruling planet. The Ruling Planet is the strongest one in trines to the Lagna or in the seventh house (1,5,7 & 9 houses), and if none are there, then the Lagna lord is chosen. Thus if the ruling planet is the Moon, then all planets are compatible with it, but if it is the Sun, then only Jupiter, Mars & Moon are compatible and their stones can be chosen. Since the Lagna is the controller of the Horoscope, the impact of the Gemstone ultimately falls on the Lagna (more so, since Lagna is the controller of the physical body, where the gemstone is worn). The planets, whose gemstone is worn, should be a friend to the Lagna

lord as per the naisargika sambandha. If any planet is inimical to the lord of Lagna, the use of its gemstone can damage / endanger the concerned people related to the house owned by the planet. For example if the lord of the fifth house is inimical to the Lagna lord, then the use of a gemstone of the fifth lord can endanger the life children. Hence utmost caution should be used in prescribing gemstones. Naisargika Sambandha of Planets

Some astrologers also use Tatkalika Sambandha (Current relationship) between planets in a chart as this also takes the individual horoscope into focus. Here, the planets that are Param Mitra, Mitra or Sama to the ruling planet are chosen for supportive gemstones. Among all the methods of judging the suitability of a Gemstone namely, the naisargika sambandha, tatkalika sambandha and other sambandha, the best and most beneficial gemstones are those of the planets involved in a beneficial Yoga. If the tenth and ninth lord are involved in a Dharma-Karmadhipati Yoga, then their stones should be used together to augment the effects of the Yoga. Gemstones of planets involved in Duryoga and other malefic combinations or where benefits accrue if the planets are weak and afflicted like the Vipareeta Rajyoga, should never be used. GEMSTONES OF MUTUALLY INIMICAL PLANETS Gemstones of mutually inimical planets should never be used simultaneously as they shall prove to be very adverse. Many astrologers give gemstones of mutually inimical planets such as Hessonite (Rahu) with Ruby (Sun) or Yellow Sapphire (Jupiter) or Red Coral (Mars). Such combinations can be extremely dangerous for the native. The natural fight between the owners of the gemstones can be visible in the life of native, where we can witness; the native is caught between many undesirable circumstances without his fault. The table shown below shows the natural relationships between the planets. FINGERS AND GEMSTONES The index finger is called Tarjani and is considered very inauspicious. In mantra recitation the beads should never touch this finger, even while turning the rosary (when we finish one circle of 108 beads). It rules the ―Ahamkara‖ and is the finger of ―fall‖ or expression of anger. The Gyana Mudra has all fingers except this index finger stretched out with the index

finger (of anger) being in touch with and controlled by the Akasha Tattva of the Thumb. Normally for people who are spiritual / worship their Guru, gemstones should not be used in this finger. Some astrologers prescribe Ruby / Yellow Sapphire for Power / Wealth respectively, for use in the index finger. However these gemstones have been found to give better results of stable power and gradual stable growth in finance in the ring finger. Tatwa in Palmistry

The gemstone of a planet placed in a house should be worn according to the quadrant (Kendra house) is whose trines it is placed. Thus a planet in the ninth house influences the Dharma Trikona and its gemstone should be worn in the ring finger. Gemstones of planets in Moksha Trikona (4, 8, 12) should not be prescribed as then they would be worn in the Tarjani (Index finger). Instead mantra of these planets should be advised. Further gemstone cannot be worn in the finger of inimical elements. For example, if a Red Coral is to be worn for Mars placed in the seventh house, this cannot be prescribed for the little finger due to Mars ruling Agni Tattva (fire element), which is opposed to the Vayu Tattva (Air element). Thus a Coral can only be worn in the ring finger (Agni Tattva / Fire) or middle finger (Prithvi Tattva / Earth). Just as the thumb is different from the other four fingers and in conjunction with them does all work, the Akasha Tattva (Ether element– symbolized by the Thumb) permeates all signs of the other elements and is the driving force / Dhi Shakti. GEMSTONES AND ARUDHA LAGNA Since the gemstones are taken for fulfilling the material pursuits in the life than anything else, the arudha lagna plays a very vital role in selection of the gemstones. Arudha Lagna shows the image in this world or in other words, the perception of the world related to the native. This is the material manifestation of the existantial reality of a person. Maharishi parashara says that planets in the twelfth of Arudha Lagna (AL) can show the sources of expenditure, while that in the 11th from the AL show the sources of Income. Even though the promise of the wealth can be seen from different dhana yogas in the horoscope and the strength of the 2nd, 11th and the trines, the sources and the quantum of the gains or losses can be seen from the Arudha.

Thus, it is very important to consider the placement of Planets with respect to the Arudha

Lagna for final selection of an Gemstone. The following guidelines can help in such judgement:

1. If a planet is placed in or aspecting the 12th from the Arudha Lagna, the gemstone for such planet can increase the expenditure of the native. Malefics are well placed here as it confer rajayoga while placed here in addition to the expenses shown. However one must remember that planets placed here shows the persons who would secretly oppose the native in various activities. So the gemstones of such planets to be chosen after careful consideration of all factors involved.

2. The gemstone of a planet placed in or aspecting the 11th from Arudha Lagna shall give income from the sources indicated by the planet. The sources can be known by judging both the functional as well as natural significations of the concerned planet.

3. The 2nd and 7th house from the Arudha Lagna are the houses of sustainance of the Image. They should be occupied by benefics or exalted planets. If they are occupied by malefics, the gemstones of such planets can cause fall of image and troubles in career and various other troubles. In addition the planets in the 7th from Arudha lagna shows the persons who would openly oppose the person in various activities, and this is more true with respect to the Malefics. Thus if benefics are placed in the 7th from the Arudha Lagna, their gemstones can be given, provided the native can withstand the opposition shown by the concerned planet.

4. The planets in the Arudha Lagna shows how the world perceives the native. The presence of Moon or Jupiter in the Arudha Lagna gives long lasting fame. They should otherwise be placed with benefics or exalted planets and gemstones of such Moon, Jupiter, benefics or exalted planets can be beneficial to the native, otherwise it can be harmful.

Similarly the lord of the Arudha Lagna should ideally be well placed in either exaltation, mulatrikona, own house or friends house. If gemstone of such planets is worn, it would benefit the native by uplifting his image. If such planet is in fall or unfavourably placed, then the gemstone of the planet, countering the evil has to be worn (please refer to relevant section for more information on this)

5. Malefics in the 3rd or 6th gives material success whereas benefics in these places makes the person spiritual, unless they are debilitated. Thus wearing the gemstones of the malefics placed in 3rd or 6th can help in fulfilment of objectives and gaining over all odds. However,

malefics in the 3rd from AL can be detrimental to the health and longevity, thus while prescribing the gemstones, one need to consider this factor as well.

6. The eighth house is also very crucial in a way that it controls the longevity of the person. Malefics placed over there can harm the health of the person and also the image. Stones of such malefics placed there should never be worn.

7. All planets either be benefics or malefics give good results and financial gains while placed in the 9th house from the arudha Lagna. Unless any other adverse yogas exist, gemstone of such planet would be beneficial to the native.

8. 10th house shows the impact of a planet in the native's career. Benefics are best suited here and malefics are prohibited. For example, if Saturn is placed in such 10th, then the career becomes a bed of thorne for the native.

DETAILS OF GEMSTONES RUBY is the precious stone that occurs as a red, transparent variety of the mineral corundum. It is symbolic of excellent health, vigor, love and passion, an aid to firm friendship, and believed to ensure beauty. It strengthens the heart and blood circulation, makes one bold and courageous and eliminates depression, sadness or sensuality. Increase name and fame. Its color ranges from purplish red (called Pigeon Blood) or bluish red to a yellowish red. When cut into a cabochon (a non-convex) form, some specimens of ruby exhibit asterism i.e. a six-rayed star can be seen in the interior of the stone. These are called star rubies and are very highly prized. Burmese rubies are considered the finest. The ruby is a very brilliant, hard, durable, and wearable stone.

PEARL is a lustrous concretion consisting mainly of Nacre (Popularly called mother-of pearl), which is the substance forming the inner layers of the mollusc shells. The pearl is an abnormal growth due to a minute foreign particle invading the body of the mollusc. The particle irritates the mollusc and becomes coated with layers of Nacre. Both marine and freshwater molluscs produce pearls. Spherical pearls are the best. A Bouton pearl is hemispherical. If a solid pearl has an irregular shape, it is known as a Baroque pearl. Pearls are commonly known as pear, bell, or drop, according to the shape. Pearl coloration varies as white, black, rose, and cream. Natural, spherical pearls have been cultured successfully since 1920. This is controlled, but natural and these pearls can also be used as astrological gems. Artificial pearls, in contrast to cultured pearls, are entirely artificial, made largely of glass and should be rejected. A good pearl strengthens mental faculties, calms emotions and increases peace of mind. This is an excellent gem for meditation.

RED CORAL is a large class of marine invertebrates characterized by a protective calcium carbonate or horny skeleton (also called coral). Corals are divided into two subclasses, based on differences in their radial symmetry (symmetry around a central axis) of eighttentacle animals, each with an internal skeleton or six-tentacle (or multiples of six). The Red coral belongs to the eight-tentacle sub-class. It removes obstacles and averts accidents, discord and warfare. It is an asset in money matters and makes a person debt free. By purifying the blood it helps in pregnancy & childbirth besides curing boils.

EMERALD is the green variety of the mineral beryl making its wearer faithful & of fixed

commitments. It helps in planning & forecasting by enhancing intuition & psychic powers. It sharpens the intellect and gives a photogenic memory thereby improving learning ability, communication and clairvoyance. Good for general health, particularly the nervous system, it also has the power of healing diseases of the eye. It has the colour of fresh young green grass as in the world's finest "drop of oil" emerald from Colombia. Although a hard stone, emeralds chip easily since it somewhat brittle. Hence, special care should be given in wearing and handling. A common flaw reduction technique is to boil the emerald in oil (sometimes tinted green) and is actually good for the stone in light of its fragile nature. Oiling hides some of the whitish flaws (cracks) by filling the cracks and becomes an integral part of the emerald unless it is subjected to some type of degreasing procedure.

YELLOW SAPPHIRE the symbol of universal love and brotherhood, promotes general well being and spiritual knowledge. It is very helpful for pregnancy & childbirth. It nullifies Kuja Dosha and promotes marriage and controls a malefic Mars in preventing jaundice and liver diseases. Excellent for business stability and financial matters, it is one of nature's most wonderful gifts. Topaz occurs not only in the transparent yellow, yellow brown, orange-brown, and pinkbrown colours. It is a hard, brilliant stone but it is much rarer and much more expensive than the Citrine (Quartz) stones commonly sold as "Rio topaz," "Madeira topaz," "Spanish topaz," and "Palmeira topaz."

DIAMOND Induces purity and fearlessness. Gives artistic abilities and worldly happiness. Strengthens bones and is useful for combating diseases of the sex organs. Makes one more attractive.

BLUE SAPPHIRE The finest blue sapphires are from Burma and Kashmir. It counteracts enviousness from others and removes the evil eye thereby protecting from travel dangers and mental unrest and various forms of madness. It alleviates long-term misfortunes by causing a change of place/residence. Fine, brilliant, deep blue Burmese sapphires will surely dazzle the eye.

HESSONITE has smoky-red lustre. The other varieties are of honey colour.

CAT’S EYE is gem-quality chrysoberyl. With cabochon cut (oval, rounded form), a lightcoloured line appears that moves as the gem is turned, giving the stone a resemblance to the eye of a cat. This phenomena called chatoyance (asterism) is caused by a parallel arrangement of fine fibres of either foreign substance or minute hollow tubules.

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Saturday, October 23, 2004 The 12 Houses of Zodiac- From BPHS This article was compiled by Sarat Chander one of the foremost student of Pt. Sanjay Rath, based on the teachings of Pt. Rath. It was given to me long back, which I am putting here, with my own additions, for the benefit of the Jyotish Enthusiasts.

First House २ deham rūpamca jñānam ca varnam caiva balābalam sukham duhkham svabhāvañca lagnabhāvānnirīkshayet ..2.. deham - body; rūpam- looks; ca- as well as; jñānam - knowledge / intelligence; ca- as well as; varnam – appearance; caiva- ca+eva – and also; balābalam – strengths and vigour; sukham duhkham - bliss and unhappiness; svabhāvañca- nature; lagnabhāvān- from Lagna Bhava; nirīkshayet- judge Maharishi says to Maitreya that the physique, appearance, intellect (also the brain), the complexion of the body, strength and vigour, weakness, happiness, grief and the inner nature of the person is to be determined from the Lagna or Ascendant or the 1st bhava. The 1st house, known as the Lagna or Ascendant, always rises in the East at the time of

birth. Surya, being the naisargika atmakaraka, becomes a very vital graha for the 1st house and his strength and placement is to be reckoned carefully. A strong and well placed Lagna lord will bestow long and qualitative life. The 1st house is the fountainhead of the entire life of the native. The 1st indicates the birth of the person and how and in what form and physique God has wanted him/her to be born. Thus the 1st bhava and the lord of the 1st bhava, who is also called the 'Lagnesh' are very basics and important to the reading of the chart. Each of the 12 houses of the chart has its significance and each of the significance is closely linked to the 1st house i.e., birth. As per the kalapurusha, the 1st bhava is indicative of brain, which is known for intelligence, we can safely conclude that Brihaspati, who represents God, is seated on the head of man and the place is known as 'Brahmapeetha' or the seat of Brihaspati. It is Brihaspati who knows and sees all as it is he who has the supreme intelligence and this supreme intelligence is God. Hence Guru is known as the one representing God in the chart. Thus, his placement becomes vitally important to analyze the intelligence and knowledge, disposition and the general well being of the person. If the lord of the 1st bhava is either placed in or aspects or has anything to do with the 3rd, 5th and 6th houses, the native of the chart yearns for knowledge - he is always in quest for knowledge - and he is called a "Dheemantah". In other words, the native is said to possess "Dheemantah Yoga". While, the reverse is true only in the case where the lord of the 5th bhava is either placed or aspects the 1st bhava.

Second House ३ dhanadhānyam kutumbāmśca mrtyujālamamitrakam dhāturatnādikam sarvam dhanasthānānnirīkshayet ..3.. dhana- wealth; dhānyam- grains and cereals; kutumbām- family; ca- as well as; mrtyujālam-death trap; mitrakam- ; dhāturatnādikam- precious metals and gems; sarvamall dhanasthānān-places of wealth, such as bank or treasure box etc; nirīkshayet- judge Wealth, food (grains and cereals); nature of food consumed (quantity and quality); Wealth; family (Kula); family deity (Kula Devata); stored wealth (Sanchita Dhana) which could be valued in terms of money at any point of time; granary; treasury; storage houses; godowns; teeth; lips; mouth; speech; eyes; gold and assets and all property; A good family is a sound requirement of a person. Being born in a particular family has a

particular relevance. Each family follows and worships a certain deity as its family deity, which happens to be the guiding deity of the family. These are to be reckoned from the 2nd house. The 2nd house is a vital house of the chart. It actually sustains the lagna or ascendant. It is the house of Lord Vishnu, the preserver, the sustainer of life. It is he who takes care of the people and it is he who provides for food etc. Without food and the wealth to buy the food, life cannot be sustained. To achieve the objective of the birth of the atma, food is very essential to sustain the body in which the atma has taken refuge. So the 2nd would indicate the quantity and quality of food that is consumed by the person. When we say wealth, we are actually talking of the sustaining power - the power to buy us food and good things in life and in times of dire needs. So we are talking of 'sanchita dhana' meaning stored wealth. Any stored wealth which is liquidatable for purchase of food and essentials at the time of need. Such stored wealth includes, stored foodgrains and granaries, gold, precious metals and gems etc., or any such thing which is readily convertible into money. The 2nd house is also known as the maraka - death inflicting. Afflictions to the 2nd could lead to loss of wealth and shreeyam which leads to lack of food and everything that is needed for sustenance. Improper intake of food or lack of food sets in disease which signifies the death of the lagan or the person.

Third House ४ vikramam bhrtyabhrātrādi copadeśaprayānakam pitrorvai maranam vijño duścikyācca nirīkshayet ..4.. vikramam- Courage and Valour; bhrtyabhrātrādi- brothers and sisters; copadeśaca+upadesham- also advice; prayānakam- journey; pitrorvai maranam- death of father; vijño - knowledge/ intelligence, duścikyācca - ??, nirīkshayet- judge The 3rd house indicates arms; strength of the arms (Parakrama bala); courage; brothers and sisters (Co-borns); short journeys (as a child walks with the help of his arms); longevity; intelligence; creativity; aptitude for work and the type of work done (an evil graha in the third would indicate work in the armed forces/Police or connected to it based on the graha wherein Surya heads the placement in indicating the rank and honour and type of service rendered); Skills for work etc.

The strength of the arms is called 'parakrambal'. The 3rd house indicates how an in what manner will a person use the strength of the arms. Whether it will be in the right direction and for the right purpose or not can be gauged from the rasi, rasi lord and the graha(s) in the 3rd bhava. The 3rd bhava, along with the 6th, 10th and 11th bhavas, is a 'Upachaya' (meaning growing) bhava. Since it is a upachaya, the activities of this house is totally controllable by the person. It is not beyond the control of man that he cannot change the fate or what is pre-destined. Thus, we can see that karma and all activities related to the karma are in the upachaya bhavas and are totally controllable by man. A person with a strong 3rd house may be good at sword fighting and would have very good parakrambal, but it is upto him to choose whether to fight at all or not. Thus his karma is in his hands. The 3rd house is also the 11th from the 5th house, which indicates the gains from knowledge. This implies in what manner will the person utilize the knowledge he possesses. Whether it would be put to gainful use or not can be deduced from here. 3rd House also indicates what would be predominantly held in the hand: • Saturn - Bow and Arrow • Surya - Gun, Sword • Mangal - Spear, Trisul, Sul • Guru - Tulsi mala or Jap mala • Sukra - Flowers, paint brush (anything beautiful) • Budh -Pen

Fourth House ५ vāhanānyatha bandhūmśca mātrsaukhyādikānyapi nidhi kshetram grham cāpi caturthāt paricintayet ..5.. The 4th bhava indicates mother, motherland, relatives, property, vehicles and other conveyances, peace of mind, prosperity of self, heart, formal education, general happiness, home and happiness. The 4th house, along with the 1st, 7th and 10th houses, is one of the four quadrants or angles and it happens to be one of the pillars of a person's chart. The first is the lagna or birth, while the 7th is the descendent of the lagna where the person comes down to the basics of desire. The 10th is the sky, where one climbs according to karma, while 4th is the

nadir - 'patal' - where one finds himself after the fall from the sky (karma). Thus, the quadrants are very important houses of the horoscope. The 4th is a very vital house inasmuch as it deals with one's mother and general happiness of life. The child, in its initial years of life, is fully under the protective cover of the mother. It is mother who understands everything related to the child. It is she who provides her child food, shelter, and succor to life. The child also looks for the mother whenever it feels hungry or insecure. When man falls from the heights of glory (the 10th - karmabhava) nobody except his mother who still wishes the very best for him and provides him the succor. The mother protects even unruly and sinful children. Such is the blind, unbiased and true love of mother for the child. Lord Krishna has therefore rightly called "Matrubhava Devta" meaning the mother - child relationship to be a relationship between the individual and God. Therefore, the 4th bhava, in the form of mother's love and relationship, establishes the love for God. It is the Lord who helps us at the weakest time like the mother who helps the child when it is most vulnerable. Sri Adi Shankara has, therefore, said that, mother's blessing was of vital importance for the attainment of moksha. He said: "Gatistvam gatistvam tvameka bhavani". It is the blessings of mother that actually provides one the speed (gati) in the direction and desire for setting out on the path for spiritualism. It is also because mother (also God) is the one who provides 'ashraya' - shelter - to the person that we see the acquisition of landed property and house(s) both in the native land and elsewhere, including foreign lands, from the 4th house. Placement of the lord of 4th in 8th would indicate acquisition of property in other places, while its placement in 12th would mean acquisition of property in foreign lands. It also indicates anything that is imbibed or received from the mother. The first language that we speak - our mother tongue is; the place where we are born - motherland; the love for our culture and motherland is also to be seen from the 4th house. Any inimical or papa graha in the 4th affects to that extent the symbolization of the 4th house. The 4th also rules the heart. After all, love - true love - is possible only if there is a heart (conscious mind) to do so. True is nothing but pursuit of the loved one with heart and soul. Any benevolence or arrogance of the person's heart, whether a person is good or bad at heart, is to be seen from the strength and placement of the 4th house, its lord and other grahas in it. Placement of Rahu could give a hard/stout heart. It could also indicate heart disease/afflictions to heart depending on its placement etc., while placement of a benefic like Venus could indicate passionate love and a very kind mother. Thus, afflictions to the heart, both physical and emotional, are to be seen from the 4th house. Thus, the 4th also becomes the house of happiness and grief. No afflictions or good placements could give a general sense of attainment of happiness and less emotional strains. This establishes a clear connection between the heart (4th) and the mind (1st). The general sense of happiness

prevails only when the desires are fulfilled. The 4th house also deals with formal education. It indicates the extent and type of formal education that one would get in life. It indicates the school, college or institution, the length till which one will have formal education. While presence of Rahu in the 4th will also indicate general defiance in studies and disturbances to mother etc., it would also indicate an inclination and even good control over foreign languages - something which is uncommon to the native. All modes of conveyances, of course - with the sambandha of Venus who is the naisargika karaka for vehicles/conveyances, is to be studied and predicted from the 4th hosue. While presence or aspect of Venus on the 4th would mean attainment and enjoyment of material pleasures of all good things of life, presence of aspect of grahas like Rahu, Ketu, Sani would mean denial or destruction of the pleasures of the world resulting in lack of general happiness. Thus we may say that the results indicated by any graha in the 4th fructify fast, while that of those in the 1st or 7th will be felt only in the later part of life. The general sense of happiness to an individual comes only when the acquisitions are selfmade. Though we know the need and importance of karma (10th) we still tend to run after the comforts for self. It is when we achieve these comforts in the world of maya that we feel satisfied. It is this proud sense of satisfaction on having achieved something material that gives happiness to everybody.

Fifth House ६ yantramantrau tathā vidyām buddheścaiva prabandhakam putrarājyāpabhrāmśādīn paśyet putrālayād budhah ..6.. yantramantrau- yantras and mantras; tathā - and; vidyām - learning/ knowledge; buddheścaiva - also intelligence; prabandhakam- composition; putra- progeny/ son; rājyākingdom/ state; āpabhrāmśādīn- corruption/ falling down from place of honour; paśyet see; putrālayād - fifth house/ the place of son; budhah - observe The 5th house indicates knowledge, the knowledge of mantras and yantras (amulets etc., used in spiritualism), children (sons), planning, status or authority received from the government (or royalty) and other places, fall of position or status etc., - In general, the house of future. We are aware that the 1st, the 5th and the 9th form the Dharma Trikona. We are also

aware of Brihaspati's influence on the 5th house as he is the karaka for children (to be seen from the 5th), for knowledge (dhi shakti and he is also the Guru - teacher) and a supreme benefic for the well being of the person during his life time. Therefore, Brihaspati's influence on the 5th is to be reckoned with great care and his is to be propitiated for general well being and gain of knowledge and good things in life; and more so when there is any affliction to the 5th, particularly that of Rahu. Children are the hope for the future of parents and also the generation. As parents gamble/speculate our future by way looking for assistance and achievements from our children in our later years. Therefore, the 5th not only becomes the house of future of the person but also the house to look for speculative abilities and name and fame to be gained in future. It is the 8th from the 10th (karma bhava) and the 10th from the 8th house (based on the 'Bhavatbhavam' principle). Hence the speculative abilities is to be seen from the 5th house as it becomes the karmabhava for the 8th house which is known for gambling activities (or unearned wealth). 5th is the house that sustains the 4th being 2nd from it. Thus, we may derive the general well being of the heart from the 5th. It provides life and succor to the heart by way of love. Love is the prime essence of well being. When deprived of it, it not only wrecks the heart emotionally, but also physically. By virtue of being in the 2nd from the 4th bhava (formal knowledge) and also because it is an activity related to Brihaspati the significator of dhi shakti without which one never accomplishes anything, the 5th house gains importance by way of both formal and informal education. Intelligence to comprehend anything and putting it to effective use is very important for a meaningful living. Since it is the Guru (teacher) who confers the knowledge of 'mantra', tantra and 'yantra' vidya, it becomes the most important house to look for the knowledge of the same and also the respect and obedience one would have towards the preceptors (gurus and teachers). Thus, any affliction to the 5th would reflect the negatives of the house in terms of knowledge and intelligence of the person, as also the respect and obedience for guru/teacher. One of the negative aspects of an afflicted 5th house would also indicate the speculative action that one would perform in the case of gambling (as it is the 10th from the 8th house - Bhavat- bhavam principle). The 5th house also happens to be the 11th from the 7th (house of marriage). Hence the reckoning of gains from marriage is estimated from the 5th house. The placement of different planets in 5th are as follows: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sun Indicates anger during child birth, struggle in the middle life, living in loneliness, love for

father. Moon Love for mother, love for motherland Mars Love for co-born(s), knowledge of tactics of war, love or adept in arms, martial arts, sports and anything where aggression is required. Also indicates a good cook. Knowledge of surgery. It could also indicate ceasarian child birth (during such times Hanuman Pooja is suggested and 'Pitavastra' - yellow cloth is placed near the place of birth to pacify the effects of Kuja), but Jupiter's presence would stop ceasarian and will allow a normal birth. Mercury Very intelligent, love for knowledge and intelligence, love for children, accomplished in accounting and trade and commerce. Jupiter Love for son, fond of supreme knowledge including vedic knowledge, fond of teaching, learned in law and could be a judge, very divine. Venus Love for daughter, fond of worldly pleasures, love for conveyances, love for travel, love for beautiful things. Saturn Love for stale things, lethargic and lazy, fond of sleeping, procrastinating and slow moving. Rahu Brilliant planning, shadyantra (deceptive planning), lack of Respect for gurus (preceptors), love for all kinds of pleasures. Ketu Lack of planning, headless activity, denial of what is loved.

The numeric numbers and the number of children represented by the grahas are as follows: Surya - 1 one child Chandra - 2 two children Brihaspati - 3 three children

Rahu - 4 four children Budh - 5 five children Shukra - 6 six children Ketu - 7 seven children Shani - 8 eight children Mangal - 9 nine children Sixth House ७ mātulāntakaśankānām śatrūmścaiva vranādikān sapatnīmātaram cāpi shashthabhāvānnirīkshayet ..7.. mātula- maternal uncle; antaka- end/ death; śankānām- doubts and mistust; śatrūmenemies; caiva- and also; vrana- injuries/ ulcer/ tumor; adikān- etc.; sapatnīmātaramstep-mother; cāpi - and also; shashthabhāvānnirīkshayet - judge from sixth bhava. The 6th house indicates maternal uncle, doubts about death, enemies, ulcers, step mother, punishment etc.

The 6th bhava, along with the 3rd, 10th and 11th is a 'Upachaya'. It is the house of service (work). 6th is also the house of punishment, depending on whether the work performed is good or bad, as per the principle - "Tanau Tanah Danda Hara" (6th and 11th (Tanau Tanah means 6th to 6th) are the houses of punishment and reward), wherein 'Danda' means punishment and 'Hara' means gaining victory. The Lord gains victory over the person by showing him the rewards. However, the amount of punishment and reward to be meted out to a person is purely the knowledge of God as it is only he who can determine it. The 6th is the 3rd from 4th, which is the house of mother. Hence maternal uncles are seen from the 6th house. 6th is the house of enemies. The strength and weakness of the enemy is to be seen from here. It is considered always good to have a weak or debilitated 6th lord as it indicates that the enemy is weak and could be won over. However, to defeat the enemy the person would require a strong 7th house. The 6th is also the house of service. This determines whether the person would be a 'karmayogi' or not. It also determines whether the person would render service or would run a business and in what manner and circumstances. To determine the karma of the 6th house it is important to study the 10th from it i.e., the 3rd house (Bhavatbhavam principle)

which determines the karma of the service rendered by the person. "Shramdan" (rendering service in terms of physical labour in temples or places of worship and worship to "Shani" the lord for labour) will rectify afflictions to the 6th house. The 6th also happens to be the 2nd from the 5th house, which is the house of children. It, thus, sustains the life of the child. The food habits and type of food eaten by the child can be estimated from the 6th house. The 6th house indicates servants too. It also indicates whether the person himself will do his work or will get done from the servants. Even the faithfulness/morality of the servants could be determined from the 6th house.

Seventh House ८ jāyāmadhvaprayānam ca vānijyam nashtavīkshanam maranam ca svadehasya jāyābhāvānnirīkshayet ..8.. jāyā- wife; madhvaprayānam- follower of madhava; ca- also; vānijyam - business; nashtadestruction; vékñaëam- look at, see, inspect; maranam- death; ca- and; svadehasya- body of self; jāyābhāvānnirīkshayet - judge from the Jaya (7th) bhava. After the 1st house (Lagna/Ascendant), the 7th house or Saptam Bhava is the second most important house. One - because it is the exact opposite of the 1st (Ascendant), hence it should be the descendant of the native's Lagna, which indicates the Kama (desire) of the native; and two - it is a strong controller for the 4th (Sukhasthan) and 10th (Karmasthan) houses (being a pada to the two houses on the principle of Bhavat Bhavam). 7th is a very vital house of the chart in many aspects. It indicates the inner desires, carnal desires, objective of life, character, value systems of life etc. 7th, being the house that indicates the private parts, is also very important to determine the sex/gender of the native. Hence it is also known as the 'Kalatra' meaning that which indicates the sex and sexual instincts of the person. 7th is a very important house also because it provides the ability to bring forth new life in the form of progeny - it gives form to a new atma that develops as the child. The organs (private parts) are basically used for procreative activity. The general well being of a person could be determined on how good or bad the 7th house is and what effects it has on the 4th and 10th houses of the person. Thus, 7th is the 'naisargika' bhava of Lord Shiva who is the Lord for 'Kalyanam' meaning well being (Lord Brahma is for 'Ayu' meaning life/longevity

while Maha Vishnu is for 'Dhanam' for sustenance). As the 7th deals with inner desires and procreation, it shows rebirth. It is also the 8th house (longevity/delay) for the 12th house (moksh/emancipation). It could be known from this bhava whether, when, where and why will an individual be reborn. In fact, there is a practice of preparing "Mrityu Kundlis" which is prepared at the time of death and the 7th bhava of this chart would indicate exactly the nature, why, when and where about the rebirth. A 'papa' graha in the 7th would indicate 'Punarjanma' (rebirth). [Upaya: Prayer to Lord Shiva will help in cleaning the dosha of papa graha.] How is the 7th related to the 4th (Sukhasthan) (the bhava for peace of mind, desires etc.)? 'Ichha' (desire/Kama) is the ultimate source of all problems. If one had no desires, except attaining God, there would not be scope for any sorrow. It is only the desire to achieve something, to latch on to something, an emotional attachment to something that causes the sorrow when it is either not attained or is lost. Now, desire for something is love or kama. The purity or impurity of desire determines the quantum of sorrow. Desire to attain God is, perhaps, the purest form of love/kama. Again, Kama can be for different purposes and with different grades/degrees of intensity. Desire for wife (cohabiting with one woman - as practised and example set by Lord Rama), children, home and their well being is a genuine and proper desire and to sustain them one needs money. Hence the need for a job/Karma and hence the sorrow when you fall short of resources for meeting those needs. Here comes the relativity between the 7th, 4th and the 10th. But, if the same love were to turn into lust (carnal desire - an animal instinct for sex) then the desire is improper. The higher such improper and uncontrolled desires the more the sorrows that one experiences. 7th is also the house that indicates the overcoming of enemies or being vanquished by them. Now, when does a person have enemies? Only a person who has something which others do not, or, when somebody desires to attain something which others too are aiming, does one create and have enemies. However, if a person were simply desirous of attaining God, he is not going to have enemies. It is only materialistic things/worldly things, which attract enemies. A beggar is most likely not to have enemies, while a rich man is bound to have more enemies because what a beggar doesn't have a rich man has. Here comes the relation between the 6th and the 7th bhava. The 6th indicates enemies and the 7th indicates vanquishing enemies or being vanquished by them. A weak 6th Lord and a strong 7th bhava is sure to vanquish the enemies, while in the converse the native is defeated. 7th bhava of the naisargika bha chakra is 'Vanij sthana' meaning the house of trade and commerce. What is the aim behind the karma? If it is to earn money, then the second from

the karma house (10th house) i.e., the 11th house and its trines come into focus. And of these, the 7th happens to be the 10th from the naisargika 10th bhava of the chart which indicates the karma to be performed and the actual desire for the performance of the karma (to earn money for sustenance). Thus, the 7th also becomes the house of business and being the naisargika house for 'Wife/Ardhangni' it also becomes the bhava for determining the compatibility with partners in business. Therefore, the 7th is truly reflective of the inner self of the person. It is reflective of the 'Ayana' of the person. An inappropriate lordship/placement/rasi of the 7th bhava indicates the extent to which a person bears a character, disposition in life, whether the person will be reborn or will attain moksha. Any affliction to the 7th would be detrimental to the development of the person as a good social being. Hence the 7th is a very vital bhava which holds the key to success or failure of life. Thus, to determine the strengths and results of native's chart, the 7th, 7th Lord and is Darapada (A7) placement become very significant and important. Mars in the 7th Indicates Kuja Dosha (this is due to the anger of Deva Rishi Narad - Upaya: Prayer to Hanumanji is the sole remedy). The placement of Mars in 7th indicates war or 'Yudh' in life (as may be seen from Lord Rama's life) which means a life full of struggles with frequent separation from wife. This could mean a separation, incompatible natures, angry nature/hot constitution of the wife/business partner, disharmony in marital life - which means a generally tense and strained personal life. However, the positive signs of have Mars in the 7th would mean that the person is very strong physically and also mentally as it aspects the 1st (Ascendant/Lagna), which is also because struggles actually strengthen the person mentally and physically. Venus in the 7th This would indicate love for all beautiful things, strong desire for sex (being the natural Kalatrakaraka i.e., the significator for sex), beautiful wife/partner, desire for material luxuries of life, a robust physique with sexual appeal, attractive body etc. Saturn in 7th This would indicate the dirty side of sex and other likings, a delayed marriage, spouse/partner being older than self, this would also mean that the spouse could be older in thoughts, disposition, age etc., separation, disharmony. The desire for sex could even be a carnal desire (as it gains Digbala in the 7th) without any discretion for caste, creed and levels. Jupiter in 7th

Jupiter, the Devaguru, is considered the best placement in the 7th. A Guru, and that too a Devaguru, could never do anything wrong. Hence he indicates the best for the overall well being of the person, particularly in a female's chart where he indicates absolute chastity. He should indicate the chaste desires of the person. Sun in the 7th Sun, king of all grahas, would mean that the spouse/partner is very dominating in nature, very regal/authoritative in disposition, angry/hot nature, reddish complexion, strong in physique and mental nature, a burning and never ending desire for sex and all things rich and royal. Moon in the 7th Moon, queen of all grahas, would thus indicate beauty, cool disposition, strong mind, charming, regal taste, splendorous mannerisms and dressing, urge for good and clean sex, white complexioned wife, good acumen to trade, gullible etc. Rahu in the 7th Being a demon, will indicate diabolical nature, carnal (sex)desires, ruthlessness in all aspects of life, dirty thoughts, filthy sex, involvement in prostitution, gambling and the likes. However, a controlled Rahu could also give the better things of life and material fulfilment. Propitiating Lord Shiva with water (Rudrabhishek) to control and calm the heated and passionate desires or have controlled sex is the best Upaya for Rahu, while - the mantra: "Hari Om Tat Sat" - Satyanarana Mantra is helpful to just cut off the effects of Rahu i.e., no desires at all). Ketu in the 7th Being the dismembered body of the demon Rahu, it would indicate a sickly spouse. Being the natural significator for Moksha, it would indicate that the partner/spouse will be a spiritual person. It could also indicate a nagging partner. An afflicted placement could mean sickness, unsteady mind, general destruction i.e., the infra-red passion of Ketu leads to selfdestruction as Lord Shiva destroyed Kamadeva. (The 7th house, is also the house of Kamadeva - hence the desires. Destruction of desires (i.e., Kamadeva) eventually leads to moksha).

7th Lord in the 6th bhava would mean the spouse turning an enemy where the faithfulness or fidelity is to be doubted. This could be redeemed only with a strong and benevolent Jupiter in the chart. 7th Lord in the 9th would mean that that bhagya (fortune) of the person will turn for the

good after marriage. Since 7th indicates rebirth and the 12th bhava indicates Moksha/sleep, 7th is a naisargika enemy of the 12th (7th bhava is 8th from the 12th bhava) as, to attain the desires one has to remain awake and be attached to the desire for its realization. Non-realization of the desire would eventually lead to rebirth for its fulfilment. The longevity of the first marriage (M1) is to be seen from the 2nd house to the 7th (i.e., the 8th bhava of the chart - the principle of 2nd being the maraka) as it is the sustaining house for the 7th. The 7th from the house of first marriage (M1) (i.e., 2nd bhava of the chart) would indicate the possibility of the second (M2) marriage and the longevity of this marriage is to be determined from the 2nd house to this bhava (M2) (i.e., the 3rd bhava of the chart). The 7th from M2 would indicate the 3rd marriage (M3) and the 2nd bhava from M3 would indicate its longevity. Subsequent marriages, usually till the 4th, are to be seen so on and so forth. Such a syndrome normally stops with the fourth marriage when the effect of Moon (in the form of mother or mother-in-law) comes in as a natural obstacle. However, these are to be reckoned by the Jyotish after careful observation of the customs and practices of different communities and persons. Normally, this phenomena of multiple marriages is most possible in people and communities where worship on Fridays is practised predominantly as they would imbibe more of Venusian effects. UPAPADA Upapada, also known as Gaunapada, is the 'Arudha' of the 12th bhava of the chart (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 1-2). (Gauna - means one who follows {Anuchara - that which follows - Sloka 2 of Chapter 30BPHS} - Accordingly, the 'Arudha' of the bhava that follows (12th) the Lagna is, thus, the Gaunapada or Upapada.) This pada determines the inner nature/attitude of the native towards the spouse. The 'Sambandha' or relationship of the lord of Upapada vis-à-vis the Lagna lord, by way of placement, will determine whether the native would marry at all or not. If the lord of Upapada goes to the 12th (the house for sacrifice/Tyaga) therefrom, it indicates a sure sign of denial of marriage. This would also indicate the delays, if any, and the reasons for such delay in marriage. Now, how do we see the 'sambandha' of the lord of Upapada with the lord of Lagna? The rasi/sign occupied by the lord of the Lagna is called 'Paka Lagna'. The Paka Lagna signifies the whims and fancies of the native. While the natal Lagna determines what is

good or bad for the body, Paka Lagna signifies what a person likes or dislikes. Thus, a papa graha occupying the Lagna will not signify clearly the likes and dislikes of the person as the Paka Lagna would. Therefore, the relationship between a graha and the lord of the Lagna/Paka Lagna should be studied carefully to determine the likes and dislikes, whims and fancies etc., of a person. When the sambandha of a graha is not good with the lord of Lagna/Paka Lagna, the graha tends to reject its significations. This determines the fact that a certain placement of a graha, though it signifies certain naisargik qualities, loses such qualities in terms of its relationship with the lord of the Lagna/Paka Lagna. This has to be studied carefully to determine whether the person would marry or not, what the person will like or dislike, what the person will adapt or renounce etc. For example, mere occupation of Lagna by Shani - a naisargika significator of alcohol and negative things - will not determine the persons liking for alcohol or negative aspects as his paka lagna would, while the converse is true in the case of benefics. (Note: However, Brihaspati [Karaka for 'Jeeva' and Dhi Shakti which is the most important quality of man] is the naisargik karaka for Paka Lagna.) Since Upapada determines the nature/attitude of the person towards the spouse who is a lifelong partner, it is very important that the sign/rasi of the Upapada is auspicious. It is the auspiciousness of the rasi that determines the purity of nature of the native and how the person would treat the spouse. Any affliction to the rasi, or if the rasi is inauspicious, to that extent the native's attitude towards the spouse is affected. This would mean that the compatibility, fidelity, affection etc., which form the basics of good spousal relationship, either become questionable or it is totally absent depending on the inauspiciousness or affliction of the sign. Thus, the lord of Gaunapada becomes very important in determining the spouse (family etc.,), spousal attitude of the person, and happiness/sorrow from spouse. An exalted lord of Upapada will bring to the native a spouse from a noble family, while in the case of a debilitated lord of Upapada the reverse holds true meaning thereby that the spouse will be from a family below the status of the native. Following are the significations in the case of the lord of Upapada being conjoined with: 1. Surya - the spouse would be from a family enjoying political power, or from a higher caste meaning change in caste (as Sun represents temples - a place where people of higher learning/caste live/work); 2. Moon - the spouse could be from a wealthy family, or a family with immense popularity.

3. Mars - the spouse could be from a family linked with the Martian qualities like Police, Military, Kshatriya families etc. 4. Mercury - the spouse could be from a family involved in dealing with writing/books, or in accounting professions, or in trade. 5. Jupiter - the spouse would be from a brahmin family, or from a learned family, or from a judicial family. 6. Venus - the spouse could be from a family with a poetic and romantic touch, artistic flair, involved with cattle (like dairying), dealing in clothes or cosmetics, or anything that is linked with beauty. 7. Saturn - the spouse would be from a lower family, or lower caste, or from a family engaged in menial jobs such as factory workers etc. 8. Rahu - the spouse would be from a family involved in gambling and other such related activities, or from a foreign land. 9. Ketu - the spouse could belong to an ascetic family, or a family that is detached from normal stream of society.

As we know the principle that it is always the 2nd bhava that sustains the previous bhava, determining the effects of the 2nd bhava from Upapada becomes important in determining the sustenance of the marriage. Any afflictions or inauspiciousness of the 2nd bhava from the Upapada will indicate the length of marriage i.e., how long the marriage would last and when it breaks what will be the reasons that determine such a break. From this we get an important principle:- The nature of sign in the 2nd bhava from Upapada is important in determining the real cause of break in marriage (which could be in the form of death (under various circumstances), legal or illegal separation, separation due to other ordinary or extraordinary circumstances etc.,). The following graha placements/rasi in the 2nd bhava from Upapada indicate the broad causes for break in marriage:

1. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate a benefic, or it is aspected by or conjunct with a benefic, then the native enjoys good results (from wife) - [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].

2. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate a papa graha, and/or it is occupied or aspected by or conjunct with a graha in debilitation (either in rasi/navamsa), then the destruction of wife/marital happiness is bound to happen. [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12]. 3. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate an exalted graha (either in rasi or navamsa) or should receive aspect by any such graha, then the person should have many wives. The same is also applicable in the case of Mithun (quality of copulation and many companions) being the 2nd from Upapada. Even Taurus (owned by Shukra) is known to give plurality of marriage. [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12]. 4. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to be occupied by its own lord or if the said lord is in his other house (in the case of dual ownership), then the death of wife will be at an advanced age. [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12]. 5. If the graha, which is a constant indicator of wife (either the 7th lord or Sukra) is in own house, the loss of wife will be only at an advanced stage. (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 13 to 15). 6. If the lord of 2nd from Upapada is 2nd from the Lagna (natal ascendant) and is with a papa graha, then the marriage could break due to the native's thieving habits. 7. Shani and Rahu in 2nd from Upapada - loss of wife through death and calumny (slander). (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Sloka - 16). If the said 2nd happens to be Shani's own house (Makar or Kumbh) the wife will have disease in legs; and, if Rahu too joins Shani's own house in 2nd, the wife is sure to be lame. Shani, Rahu and Surya in the said 2nd will cause distress to bones (Surya rules bones). 8. Mercury in 2nd from Upapada will cause verbal warfare (Budh rules speech) with wife. Even excess speech (unwanted speech) can damage the marriage. The marriage could break due to extra-marital relationships, as Budh rules Mithun and Mithun signifies such relationships. Budh also signifies dealing with books and writing. Indulgence in books and writing could lead to a break in marriage. Budh and Ketu in 2nd from Upapada causes breakage of bones. (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Sloka - 18). Budh and Rahu in 2nd from Upapada will give a stout body to the wife. (Slokas 19-22). If Mangal and Shani occupy such a 2nd house that happens to be owned by Budh, the wife then suffers from nasal disorders. (Slokas 19-22). Budh and Mangal in the 2nd from Upapada will cause dental disorders to the wife. (Slokas 19-22). However, Budh in 2nd from Upapada in wife's horoscope will indicate a strong Rajyog for the husband. This too could be a cause of break in marriage.)

9. Shukra in 2nd from Upapada could signify break in marriage due to libidinous activities. Rishabh being such a 2nd house indicates many wives or plurality of marriage, which could also be a cause for break in marriage. (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7-12). Shukra and Ketu in 2nd from Upapada will cause disorder of blood, leucorrhoea. (BPHS: Chapter 30: Sloka 17). 10. Moon in 2nd from Upapada would signify break in marriage (or death) due to problems in the lymphatic fluids that would damage the physical health of the wife. As Moon rules mind, it could also indicate emotional problems leading to break in marriage. If Shani afflicts such placement of the Moon, it is sure to cause severe depressions for the wife. 11. Surya in 2nd from Upapada would cause death/separation due to high fevers, bone disorders. 12. Brihaspati in the 2nd from Upapada would cause break due to child birth/childlessness, lack of intelligence, excess weight etc. Jupiter and Rahu in such a 2nd house will cause dental problems; while Guru and Shani in such a 2nd house will cause trouble in eyes/ears of the wife. (BPHS: Chapter 30: Slokas 19-22). 13. If Mangal happens to be in 2nd from Upapada, it could cause separation from wife through sudden accidents in combination with Kethu for certain; blood disorders; death in fights; death due to arms and ammunitions; separation due to fiery temperament; anger and inflexibility and ego; and other Martian qualities. However, all these are to be studied from the natal ascendant, Lagna Pada (Arudha of Lagna), the 7th from Upapada and the lords thereof. (BPHS: Chapter 30: Slokas 22 & 23.5). (Upaya for delayed marriage: Fasting on the days of the lord - can consume only milk and some fruits.) However, to clear the general afflictions to the 7th bhava and also the kidney, prayer to Lord Shiva is the key. Chanting the Maha Mrityunjeya Mantra 11 times with milk held in the hand and consuming that milk immediately thereafter helps in removing all poison (toxicity) from the body. This not only purifies the mind (thought) but also cleanses the kidney, which is signified by the 7th bhava. [Maharshi Attri is believed to cleansed the body of Lord Shiva off all the poison that he consumed during Sagar Manthana by placing Moon on his (Shiva's) head. Hence milk (signified by Moon) is believed to cure the afflictions of this house (ruled by Shiva) with the chanting of Maha Mrityunjeya Mantra].

Eighth House

९ āyu ranam ripum cāpi durgam mrtadhanam tathā gatyanukādikam sarvam paśyedrandhrādvicakshanah ..9.. āyu- age/ longevity; ranam - battles and wars; ripum - weaknesses; cāpi - and also; durgam - difficult situation; mrtadhanam - wealth of the dead/ legacy/ inheritence; tathā and gatyanukādikam - things that have happenes; sarvam -everything; paśyed- see; randhrāt- randhra bhava/ 8th house; vicakshanah- observe from/ experience from, being conscious of

The length of one's life is to be seen from the 8th house. A strong 8th house, lord of the 8th and lord of the lagna who is also well placed determine the life of the person. There are four types of aayus - (1) Dirgaayu (long life - beyond 75 years); (2) Madhyaayu (middle life - 32 to 75 years); and (3) Alpaayu (short life - 20 to 32 years); while the fourth type is known as Balarishta (child death - 0 to 19 years). In normal parlance, a longlife or dirgaayu is considered good as it generally indicates the satisfaction of having lived the life as one gets enough time to accomplish the desires. The strengths of the 8th house and its lord, lagna and its lord and their placements; as also the 10th house and 10th lord (as it is the 3rd house from the 8th) are to be considered properly before pronouncing the longevity of the person. Since the 8th is indicative of the longevity, it is also intimately connected with the battlefield and enemies. A stronger enemy is bound to kill in the battle while a weaker enemy is likely to be won over. A proper study of the 8th house and the Rudramsa can indicate the timing of war, the length of war and its victory or defeat. Since 8th is also an indicator of forts and fortresses, one will come to learn their strengths and weaknesses, rise and fall of the forts (kingdoms and kings). We know that the lord of 8th is also called rogesh (lord of long-term disease). A proper and detailed study of the 8th could indicate the type of disease that one would die of and the length of time that one will suffer during the inimical period of the 8th house and its lord. The placement of the lord of 8th will also indicate the place where exactly in the physical body would one get affected by disease, the type and duration of such disease and its cure or otherwise. All this would depend on the placement of grahas in the 8th, placement and strength of lord of 8th and lord of lagna. It would be very interesting to note the relation between the 7th and 8th house in terms of

longevity. While the 8th indicates longevity, the 7th (being the 12th to 8th) indicates loss to the longevity. A strong 7th indicating strong/over indulgence in sex causes loss of longevity. Loss of semen, which is vitality, cuts short the length of life. Thus the 7th, which is opposite to celibacy, affects very much the longevity of life. A strong Venusian activity is thus an enemy of the longevity. 8th is also the house of Mrutadhanam, meaning, the accruals in the form of legacies and insurance. It is also known as the house of unearned wealth, which also includes gambling. While the activity of gambling itself is seen from the 8th house, the karma (the act of speculation) for gambling is seen from the 5th house (it is the 10th from the 8th - Bhatbhavam principle). Thus, the 8th, along with the 6th and 12th houses is called the 'dushtstana' meaning the malefic houses because of their ability to either create or make enemies and provide detachment and loss. The Moon in 8th is particularly undesirable as it is called "Ashtama Chandra Marana Karaka" meaning the Moon in the 8th wields death-inflicting powers to the sign/house it owns. Rulers are known to be killed, wars are known to be lost, persons are known to lose their lives when the Moon is placed in the 8th.

Ninth House १० bhāgyam śyālam ca dharmam ca bhrātrpatnyādikāmstathā tīrthayātrādikam sarvam dharmasthānānnirīkshayet ..10.. bhāgyam- fortune; śyālam ca- and; dharmam - path of righteousness, duties and obligations; ca- also; bhrātrpatnyādikāmstathā - also the wife of the brother; tīrthayātrādikam - pilgrimages etc.; sarvam - everything; dharmasthānānnirīkshayet judge from the dharma sthana (9th house) The 9th bhava signifies father, dharma, guru, past karma, bhagya, long journeys, thighs, sister-in-law (brother's wife), journeys to holy places etc.

Why is the 9th house the significator of father and dharma? From the principle of trines, we know that Lord Brahma resides in the 1st bhava, while Lord Shiva resides in the 5th and Lord Vishnu in the 9th bhava. While the 1st bhava signifies 'ayu' (birth) and the 5th signifies prosperity, the 9th indicates 'dharma' since Lord Vishnu

resides in it. It is he who fixes the dharma of the person and gives according to what he deserves. The 9th house of the naisargik rasi chakra is Dhanur (Sagittarius) which is a fiery sign and its lord is Devaguru Brihaspati (Jupiter). The fiery nature of Dhanur is because of its agni tatwa, which means energy in the form of light. This agni is called the 'Brihat Agni' or the light of enlightenment and it acts on the dhi shakti (head) without with one will never be able to attain enlightenment/knowledge. This energy is represented by Brihaspati as we know that he is the significator of dhi shakti. It is because of the reason that Lord Vishnu's will in determining the creation of the person, his dharma, his bhagya etc., is seen from this house of Brihaspati, that Jupiter is seen as representing God (Bhagavate/Bhagam) in the horoscope. Brihaspati is said to represent God in the horoscope because he possesses all the qualities like shantam (peace), shubhalakshanam (good looks/disposition), daya (mercy) etc., that God possesses. But how is Brihaspati connected with the birth of the individual? Jupiter represents God and he is the sustainer of life (jeeva) while Surya is the giver of life. Therefore, there should be some graha representing and acting as God to create life. It is Surya, in the form of father who acts as God to create life. God fixes our birth on the basis of our past karma but he cannot take birth on earth to create every individual being. The job of creation is thus the responsibility of the father when he, at that moment of creation, acts as God. The representation of God in physical form by the father is the reason why the 9th house is associated with father. How is father responsible for birth? The atma that is to take birth resides in the body of the father in a place called "Mooladharachakra". The Mooladharachakra is actually the end of the spinal chord in our body. In the fetal stage, the baby in the womb of the mother develops with a tail, which is actually the extension of the spinal chord, which gradually recedes, with the growth of the fetus. In the Bhagwad Gita, Lord Krishna has explained how the atma comes to reside in this chakra of the father. It is in the form of rain that the atma comes down on the earth and through the soil, it enters the trees and gets into the fruits through the sap of the tree. The atma, then finds its way to the father when such a fruit which bears the atma to be born is consumed by him. Through the blood stream it reaches the mooladharachakra where it resides till such time fixed by God for its birth. The deity of Mooladharachakra is Lord Maha Ganapthi as he is the deity of Ketu. We know that Ketu rules the tail. It is the initial tail that gradually recedes to become the end of the spine and is known as Mooladharachakra. Thus, Ketu becomes the important graha to be

studied to see the procreative aspects of the father. Therefore, Ketu is known to expand the family in terms of numbers and is also symbolically represented by a yellow square, which is the symbol of Ketu (procreation). Since Surya is the giver of life and is the naisargik atmakarak (who also represents father), it is exalted in Aries in the Ashwin nakshatra, which is a nakshatra of Ketu. Thus, we see the connection of how and why Sun is exalted in Aries. Thus, we come to see the relationship between father and God. Therefore, the physical presence/form of father is seen from the 9th house. Besides, the other important of role of father in a person's life is to teach the child the ideals/principles of life. The first ideology/principle, otherwise known as dharma, is learnt from the house i.e., from the father. Then comes the role of the teacher - Guru. A good guru teaches good things to the child. Good knowledge is very important for the proper upbringing of the child. It is good knowledge and good principles imbibed by the child both in the family and from the Guru, that stand good in the life of a person. It keeps him principled in life. And good principles inculcate good and strong discipline. Therefore, the 9th house becomes a very important chart in the life of a person. Any deviation from/desertion of dharma leads to the destruction of the self finally. When dharma (principle) is affected, the 11th house (labhasthana) therefrom, which is the 7th house indicating wife, is first affected. Subsequently leading to affect the 5th (the house of children - because the wife's principles (7th) is affected) and the 3rd is affected as the prakrambal of the native is used to shield the family (wife and children). And when the 3rd is affected, the Lagna too is affected because it is the individual who is adding on to his sins (paapa). Now, when is the dharma affected? It gets affected in a bid to earn more (labha 11th house). Bad principles adopted to increase the income in labhasthan (11th) no doubt increases the income, but it also increases the sins to that extent affecting the 9th house, which sets of a chain reaction to the other houses (11th therefrom). This is derived from the "Mandooka Dasha" (Mandooka dasha means frog jumps on every third house. This is seen in the Rudramsa chart and is seen for devining wars, victories, defeats etc.). Thus, the 9th bhava is also for discipline. It indicates 'Japa' which disciplines the person's life. Strong 9th house will indicate a strong sense of discipline and, hence, strong principles. This will reflect the extent to which the person will observe discipline in life and obedience towards his father and Guru. (A strong 9th and the Sun placed in 4th or 8th from Lagna indicates the person to be very obedient to father.) The 9th house also reflects the past karma of the person. It is the good deeds in one's life that determine the quality of life one would lead in the next birth. The physical body of a person perishes with time, but the atma carries with it the karma accumulated by the person. It is according to this karma that one gets the share (Bhagya - derived from bhaga

or bhagam, meaning the share from father/God) of the material things in the world. Hence, the 9th house is also called the house of 'Bhagya' - meaning, what one would enjoy as his/her share of things in the world as decided by God. Since the 9th signifies the thighs of the person, it also indicates long distance journeys. While studying long distance journeys, it is very important to study the "Jalapatha saham" (Jala - meaning water; patham - meaning crossing; and saham - meaning point) to reckon whether the person will cross large bodies of water (oceans etc.,) and also "Paradesa saham" (Paradesa - meaning foreign; and saham - meaning point) to reckon whether the person will have residence in foreign land. However, the sambandha of Shukra is also to be reckoned as he is the significator of vehicles (means of conveyance), while Ketu, the mokshakaraka, will indicate astral travels (travel of the atma by detachment from the physical self - which is normally attained only by Sadhus after strong tapasya. Ketu helps attain this by way of detaching the mind from the physical self.). 9th bhava being the house of the Lord, it also indicates temples and other places of worship (strong influence of Surya on 9th will indicate construction of temples, while affliction from Rahu will indicate destruction/desecration of religious places). 9th bhava also indicates the wife of the younger brother and also the wife's younger sister. Another aspect that could be seen from the 9th house is 'renunciation' and its timing is to be derived from its 'Drig Dasha' (Drig - is the power to see). The spiritual guru of the person is to be seen from the 'Vimsamsa' (D-20) chart of the person. It is the spiritual guru who can help and guide the person during trying times and put him/her on the right path. Thus, we may see that the 9th house is a very important house of the horoscope of a person. It reflects the principles and ideals of the person and to what extent will he/she follow it in life. Thus, a good and strong 9th house would mean a strongly principled life and opposite would hold true in case of afflictions of the 9th. Connection between the lords of the 9th and 10th bhavas will indicate "Dharmakarmadipati Yoga" which will mean that the person will use the principles (whatever acquired from family and from guru) in performing karma (job). Hence, it may safely be assumed that prescribing a stone/gem of the 9th lord would be immensely beneficial to the person at all times with the exception being the case where the 9th lord is also the lord of the 6th house (the house of enemies). Also, Jupiter being the lord of the 9th of the natural zodiac, chanting the mantra "Om Gurave Namaha" will strengthen the 9th house, while chanting the mantra "Om Sat Gurave Namaha" will pacify him/her and

also strengthen the person spiritually.

Tenth House ११ rājyam cākāśamvrttim ca mānam caiva pitustathā pravāsasya rnasyāpi vyomasthānānnirīkshanam ..11..

rājyam - royalty/ kingshjip/ authority; ca- and; ākāśamvrttim - ambition; ca- and; mānam reputation/ fame; caiva- and also; pituh- father; tathā - and; pravāsasya - living in foreign land, immigration; rnasyāpi - also debts; vyomasthānāt- the house of sky/ ether/ akasha; nirīkshanam- judge from

Royalty/authority (Rajyam); place and profession/livelihood/honour; gains from father; living in foreign lands and debts are to be understood from the 10th house – so says the standard text (BPHS). The 10th house is the most important quadrant/kendra of a chart. It is one of the principle pillars of the life of the person as it depicts the karma/action of the individual. This shows the karmic direction in one‘s life. It is to be seen along with the 9th house which shows the dharma of the person. Any connection between the 9th and 10th house will show the interlink between the dharmik (religious) and karmic (action) levels of the native. The 10th house of the natural zodiac is Capricorn (Makar) owned by Saturn (Sani). Our Maharishis were such great seers that what astronomical science is proving today regarding the gradual drift or precession of the solar system towards the constellation Capricorn, was realized and noted by them many thousands of years ago. The four quadrants/kendras (Aries (Mesh); Cancer (Kark); Libra (Thula) and Capricorn (Makar)) of the natural zodiac represent the four yuga as follows: 1. Aries (Mesh) - 1st house - Satyug 2. Cancer (Kark) - 4th house - Tretayug 3. Libra (Thula) - 7th house - Dwaparyug 4. Capricorn (Makar) - 10 thouse - Kaliyug ABHIJIT NAKSHTRA – 10TH HOUSE AND THE RELEVANCE IN KALIYUG

Vedic (Hindu) astrology is based on the lunar movement and is, therefore, centred around the movement of Moon (representing Krishna – Vishnu avatar). The horoscope is, therefore, based on the principle movement of Moon. The fixation of Moon decides the fixation of other planets in the chart. Moon takes 27 and 1/3rd days to traverse the zodiac from zero degrees Cancer (Kark) and return to zero degrees Cancer. This would mean that there should be 27 ½ asterisms/Nakshatras. However, we have 27 visible asterisms/Nakshatras from Ashwini to Rohini and the 1/3rd invisible nakshatra. The 1/3rd part of the invisible nakshatra was referred to Hari (Maha Vishnu) and this was found to be approximately 10 degrees (all other stars rule 13degrees and 20 minutes of a sign/constellation). As Capricorn (Makar) is the constellation that is the abode of Maha Vishnu in kaliyug, this invisible (inter-Calary) nakshatra named ―ABHIJIT NAKSHTRA‖ was fixed in the Makar rasi. This is the rasi and star towards which the entire solar system is known to be heading and this movement of the solar system is known is ‗precession‘. This is the nakshatra used to adjust the motion of Moon. This nakshatra is most powerful during the noon (12 noon) when Maha Vishnu is known to be on the move to ensure dharma and all good works can safely be undertaken during this period. Since this is in Capricorn – the 10th house of the natural zodiac, the significance/importance of the 10th house in every individuals chart becomes very important and central to a person‘s quality of life and action. A strong 10th house determines whether a person will become a karmayogi or not. Karma is action/labour and perform karma one expends energy. Therefore, the first significator of the 10th house becomes Saturn (Sani) as he uses up a great deal of energy to do a work. Besides, Saturn is the planet who keeps the account of all bad karmas of a person and punishes a person according to the deeds of the person. Thus, Saturn is also known as a ‗Karmic planet‘. Besides the individual karma, Saturn also keeps an account of the ‗Pitri Rina‘ (debts of father and forefathers). Therefore, the first action of a person born on this earth should be to wipe away the ‗pitri rina‘. Lord Krishna says in Bhagwad Gita that blessed are those who die without any debts – ‗pitri rina‘ in particular. To wipe away all accumulated debts and to perform work one needs energy and this energy comes from the planet Mars (Mangal). Mars, thus, becomes the 2nd important planet so far as the 10th house is concerned. As a matter of fact, this one of the prime reasons why Mars exalts and also attains digbal in the 10th house. Mars is represented by Lord Hanuman who is a symbol of supreme strength and energy. Regular prayers to Lord Hanuman will thus remove all Martian afflictions and help perform right karma. Where does all the energy of Mars come from? Sun (Surya) (Narayan) is the only source

from where Mars draws the strength/energy. Sun is therefore another chief planet for the activities of the 10th house. Sun also gains digbal along with Mars in the 10th house. It is, therefore, very important that all karma/activity is performed during the day when there is natural sun light. Performance of any karma/activity – either good or bad – requires intelligence (Dhi shakti). Thus, Jupiter, the chief significator of ‗Dhi Shakti‘ becomes the 3rd important planet for the 10th house. Regular chanting of ‗Brihaspati Gayatri‘ helps strengthen Jupiter, which eventually strengthens the intelligence of the person and also helps the person perform only right and good karma. One of the most important aspects of doing any karma/action, is the basic desire to do so. This desire for doing a karma comes from the planet Mercury (Budh). Therefore, Mercury becomes a very important planet for the 10th house. A weak and afflicted Mercury could ruin the life of a person due to lack of desire to perform any karma/activity. The positive sides apart, the following are the negative sides of the above planets in the 10th house when they are either too strong or weak/afflicted: 1. Sun = short term goals over shadow the long term/actual goals of the person. Therefore, the ayana (direction) of the person is lost. 2. Saturn = there is too much of hard work with minimum of returns or very little achievement. 3. Mars = there is very high energy level and there is too much drive/passion in anything/work undertaken by the person. 4. Jupiter = there is simply too much knowledge and, therefore, lack of focus because of the broad base of knowledge. This aspect can, however, be controlled by strengthening Saturn (the lord of Jupiter‘s debility) – the primary level of control. The secondary level of control is by strengthening Moon (the lord of Jupiter‘s exaltation). Saturn – Jupiter conjunction causes ‗Brahma Yoga‘. The different aspects of karma/activity are: (a) Creation (b) Preservation; and (c) Destruction The planet occupying the 10th house signifies the karma/activity that would be performed

by the individual. Sun in the 10th will signifies the creation. It represents a king or top positions in the government. It is bhagwan Ram who decides who will be the king. Thus, Sun in the 10th will give Rajyoga while its affliction will give the opposite – ‗Pravrajya yoga‘, meaning renunciation. Sun aspected by Saturn will cause delay or loss of the Rajyoga. Moon in the 10th signifies preservation. The sustenance of the Rajyog depends on the will of Krishna (Moon). A weak or afflicted Moon will render an oscillating Rajyog. To sustain such a weak or oscillating rajyog, it is important to strengthen Mars (the lord of Moon‘s debility) at the primary level, and Venus (the lord of Moon‘s exaltation) at the secondary level. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 2:16 PM 29 comments:

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Badhakasthana & Badhakesh Introduction In Prasna Marga, Harihara has given the analysis of an horsocope based on Badhaka point of view. He says that for all movable signs, the 11th house therefrom is the badhaka sthana, for all fixed signs, the 9th therefrom are their badhakasthana and for all the dual signs, the 7th therefrom are their badkasthanas. Thus for the 12 signs of the zodiac, the badhakasthanas are:

In this method, the quadrants of the house of harm can also be harmful. This is based on the principle of Paraspara Karaka i.e. doing each other‘s job when the planets/signs are placed in mutual quadrants. Paraspara Karaka means, you pat my back and I shall pat yours or you kick my back and I shall kick yours. The patting or kicking is dependent on the natural relationship of the planets under consideration. Thus if natural enemies are placed in the quadrants, they shall fight and when natural friends are placed in such position, they

shall work with each other in harmony. From the placement of the badhakesh (lord of the badhakasthana) or planets in the badhakasthana, we can judge the wrath of others and their result consequences in our lives in form of troubles. The wrath of following are discussed here under: 1. Wrath of deity 2. Wrath of Sarpadeva or divine sepents 3. Wrath of parents 4. Preta Bhadha 5. Dristi Badha 6. Abhichara Wrath of Deity The wrath of the deity is to be judged based on various factors. The 12th house from the Atmakaraka is the place of the Ista Devata and it is from the 12th house from the Badhakesh that the past life history of maintenance of the deity is to be deciphered. The following guidelines are the key to the analysis of wrath of deity 1. Badhakesh is placed in an adverse place and afflicted. 2. If a Malefic planet is placed in the 12th house from the Badhakesh, it indicates that the worshipped image was mutilated. This brings the wrath of the deity signified by the Badhakesh. Depending on the malefic planets [Rahu, Saturn, Mars] / Upagraha [Guika, Mandi] involved, the following can be inferred: (a) Gulika/ Rahu: Gulika is the son of Saturn and extremely diabolical. It rises at the end of the Saturn's portion in the eight part division of the day. Gulika shows poision and Rahu indicate serpents. Hence this indicates some blemishes related to serpents such as a curse of the Serpent deity or a serpent having touched the image of the deity has made it very impure. (b) Saturn: Pollution /dirt on the image/ temple. (c) Mars: Disputes /bad management of worship/ image/ temple etc. The fault leading to the wrath of the deity can be narrowed down as follow. Here we must understand that the if Badhakesh is ill placed and the 12th from the badhakesh is afflicted, the we can be certain that the native shall have wrath of a deity. The reason can be divined from:

1. The malefic influences on the 12th from the badhakesh and/ or 2. The badhakesh itself and/ or 3. From the house where the badhakesh is placed Cause of Wrath based on placement of Badhakesh in different houses [Ch15, Sl 11], 1. Lagna: Lagna shows image and hence this means that the idol has been mutilated. Influence of planets on Badhakesh in Lagna: a. Mars: breaking idol, image or any sacred object associated with the deity. A fresh idol has to be installed in a temple. b. Saturn/ Rahu/ Gulika: Saturn rules dirt, Gulika poison and Rahu impurities. Thus if they influence the badhakesh, it indicates that pollution and dirt have made the idol impure. c. If Sun associates, then it is due to birds. (Birds are ruled by Sun) 2. Fourth house: Fourth house shows the place of worship or the temple and hence it means that that the temple is either broken, desecrated or forgotten. Influence of planets on Badhakesh in Fourth House: a. Mars: The temple is either broken or dilapidated and needs repairs b. Saturn: The temple has been forgotten (Saturn rules loss of memory) c. Saturn/ Rahu: The temple is desecreated (Saturn rules dirt and Rahu rules impurities) and needs to be sanctified. 3. Second or Eleventh house: If the badhakesh is in one of these two houses, these houses being the dhana and aya bhava respectively, it indicates that the deity‘s wealth has either been stolen or misappropriated. The nature of the property can be judged from the nature of the sign. This property is either Dhatu (Inanimate object), Moola (grains, trees, lands etc) or Jeeva (Men, Animals etc) depending on the Lagna as being movable, fixed or dual. The nature of the sign is however, overridden by planets if they conjoin the Lagna. Mercury and Jupiter signify Jeeva, Sun & Venus signify Moola and the others viz., Moon, Mars, Saturn and Rahu signify Dhatu. This can also be judged from the placement of the badhakesh in different nakshatras. For that matter the naksatras reckoned from Aswini are in the order of Dhatu, Moola & Jeeva. Similarly, inferences can be made from the other houses. Remedial measures

Since the dispositor of a planet indicate what sustains the planet and the house and also represent the mental and psychological aspect of a house or planet, the remedy of the sin committed against the deity can be seen from the dispositor of the badhakesh. The tattva (Elements) of the dispositor of the badhakesh, shall indicate, which remedy can propitiate the angry deity. The remedies based on the tattvas are given below:

Further Remedies are given based on the house where the badhakesh is placed and also the planet who shows the cause of the wrath(This can be the afflicted badhakesh itself of the malefics in the 12th from the badhakesh). They are as follows: Remedies based on placement of the Badhakesh in different Houses

Remedies based on the obstruction by planets

Wrath of Sarpa Deva In jyotish the planet which signify the serpents is Rahu. The placement of Rahu in different parts of the horoscope and the evil influences it exerts show varity of troubles due to wrath of serpents. Based on the nature of influences on Rahu, the serpents can be of various types. Though curses of the Divine Serpents have already been dealt in the section above, placement of Rahu in 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 house requires additional attention and propitiation. Nature of Wrath: 1. If Rahu is connected in any way with Badhakesh, it becomes extremely diabolical. The dasa of such Rahu could be extremely troublesome. Whenever such placement occurs, remedial measures are compulsory.

2. Jupiter represent the divine qualities and its influence on Rahu while simultaneously influencing Badhakesh, it shows divine nature of the serpents. Thus, if Jupiter associates with the Badhakesh and is placed in a Dusthana [6/8/12] and if Rahu is in a quadrant from Jupiter, then the curse is from superior or divine serpents.

3. In the above combination, if Gulika is in quadrants instead of Rahu, then these are inferior serpents. This is because, Gulika is the son of Saturn and is known for its diabolical nature. The nature of Gulika is to give poison and if it is involved in the wrath of serpents, the trouble could be extrenely strong, as though the life of native has become full of snake venom. Such combination requires immediate propitiation.

4. If the Sun associates with Rahu, then the serpents are beneficial and essentially intent in long term good.

5. Similarly, the Moon associating with Rahu shows evil-minded serpents intent on causing disaster.

Remedies: The following remedies have been prescribed in the Prasna Marga and other traditional texts

Wrath of Parents 1. The Badhak 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 Badhak sign in Rasi or Navamsa to show the curse of father. Similarly, the Moon (natural significator of mother) should be in the aforementioned Badhak sign to show the curse of Mother.

2. The Badhakesh associated with Leo & with Mars/Saturn shows the anger/sorrow of the father or some paternal elder respectively. The Badhakesh associated with Cancer & with Mars/Saturn shows the anger/sorrow of the mother or some maternal elder respectively.

3. 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 12th house or the Moon in the 6th house shows the displeasure of mother.

Remedies: 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.

Preta Badhak If the funeral ceremonies or annual rites called Shraddh of the dead are not performed, then, it is believed that such a dead person remains in the form of a Pisacha & affects relations. The presence of Gulika/ Ketu in the Badhak sign shows the danger. The malefic associating with Gulika shows the cause of death of the Pisacha. Some of such combinations showing the death is given below:

1. If Gulika/ Ketu is in any manner associated with Mars by conjunction, aspect or is placed in Aries or Scorpio, it shows sudden death or accident, burns, weapons, smallpox etc.

2. If instead of Mars, the association was with Saturn, misery & poverty may be the cause of death.

3. Rahu associating with Gulika shows snakebite and other deadly poisons.

Similarly, the sign occupied by Gulika/Ketu show the sex of the Pisacha. If Gulika associates with the 4th house or lord in some manner, then the Pisacha is related to the family, if not, then it is from outside. The ashtottaramsa [108th Division of a sign. If in the beginning, young age and if in the end of the sign, old age is indicated] is the age of the Preta/Pisacha. Remedies include Parvana Shraddh, Tila Homa etc. Depending on the affliction, Pooja/mantra of Ugra Devata should be prescribed.

Dristi Badha Dristi means sight. Such kind of obstruction appear in life is some of the person related to us becomes jealous or evil towards us and thus exert invisible evil influences. The ―evil eye‖ has been classified as three kinds of demons. Their names are always ―Kamas‖ as the evil eye is causes by desire (Kama).

1. Ranthu Kamas causes worries and is indicated by the Badhakesh in Lagna or associating with Lagna Lord and Gulika.

2. Hanthu Kamas is intent on killing, and is seen by the association of the Badhakesh with the 6th or 8th house or its lord and the Lagna or Lagna lord. Relief comes from the aspecting benefic planet.

3. Bali Kamas desires some form of Bali (sacrificial offering). This is indicated by Rahu /Gulika is in 4th ,5th ,7th or 8th house. If 6th lord conjoins /aspects, the problem is due to enemy‘s action.

Remedies Natural benefics have the ability to mitigate the evils in the horoscope. If such planet is in quadrants to the Rahu/ Gulika or aspecting or associating with the Badhak, gemstones of the planet should be worn and the deities indicated should be worshipped and given offerings. Abhichara Abhichara means black majic. This is something which is practiced in many ways in different parts of the world, invoking the negetive energies. The basic motive for black magic is driving the enemy away from the locality, kill him or cause Lunacy. This can involve things such as giving him food (polluted)/burying material inside his house etc.

Combination for Abhichara: 1. Badhakesh association with 6th house or lord. 2. 6th lord in 1st, 7th, or 12th house as Mars occupies or aspects Lagna. 3. Ketu is 1st, 4th, or 10th as Mars aspect Lagna.

Remedies 1. Mritunjaya Japa, Ganapati or Tila Homa indicates the relief.

General Remedial Measures 1. Jupiter [who represent Sadashiva or Maha-Vishnu] & ninth lord help /protect.

2. A natural benefic in the ninth or ninth Lord in strength in a quadrant or Jupiter in Lagna/aspecting Lagna are a few of the combinations for protection.

3. If malefic are in quadrant to them, they will strongly block the efficacy. The ninth Lord can also be the Lord of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 houses respectively. The other house influencing the ninth house would show the deity who need to be worshipped. For example, if the ninth Lord is also Lord of second house then, start the remedial process by worshipping the Kuladevata. 4. If any planet conjoined or aspected by a natural benefic or a natural benefic itself, is in Lagna, then the deity indicated by the benefic planet shall surely protect the person. 5. If the ninth Lord associates with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then the deity he worshipped in his previous birth has been neglected, thereby leading to misfortune and troubles. 6. If the fourth Lord is associated with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then it is the Grama Devata who need to be worshipped.

7. If the second Lord associates with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then it is the Kula Devata. Advise resumption of worship immediately.

Monday, November 15, 2004 Narayana Dasa I: Basics STRENGTH OF SIGNS The dasa starts from the stronger of the two signs, the Lagna or the 7th house, since they are the seat of truth, otherwise known as the satya-peethas. To ascertain the stronger of the two signs, the lagna or the 7th, following rules can be followed. The rules are culled out from Brhat Parasari Hora Shastra and the Jaimini Sutras and beautifully presented in the Narayana Dasa book by Pt. Sanjay Rath. The reader of the Narayana Dasa book would find that there is difference in the sequence of the rules given. To them I shall say that the sequence is revised based on my interaction with the author and my experience. Rule-1: The sign with a planet (or with more planets) is considered stronger than a sign

without a planet (or with lesser number of planets). Rule-2:The sign which is aspected by Mercury, Jupiter or its Lord is stronger. Rule-3: If the signs have equal number of planets and they are similarly aspected by Jupiter, Mercury and the lord, then the status of the planets like exaltation, Mulatrikona, Svakshetra etc. should be considered to declare the stronger sign.

Rule-4: If they are still equal in strength, or without planets, then the natural strengths Dual signs stronger than fixed signs and fixed signs stronger than movable signs is considered. (This rule will not work when quadrants are considered). Rule-5: If they are still equal in strength, then for an even (female) sign, the placement of Lord in an odd (male) sign OR for an odd (male) sign, the placement of the Lord in an even (female) sign is a source of strength. Rule-6: If they are still equal in strength, the sign which gives a higher dasa period is stronger. The dasa period is counted by computing the signs from the sign to its lord in zodiacal direction if the sign is odd-footed and anti-zodiacal if the sign is even-footed. (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius are odd-footed and rest are evenfooted.) For Scorpio and Aquarius, the stronger of the two lords are to be taken to determine the dasa period. Rule-7: If they are still equal in strength, the sign whose lord is the Atmakaraka is stronger. Rule-8: If they are still equal in strength, then the degrees of their lords must be considered. The Lord with a higher degree (used in Charakaraka) shall make the sign stronger.

STRENGTH OF PLANETS Scoprio and Aquarius are lorded by two planets each. Scorpio is lorded by Mars and Ketu, whereas Aquarius is lorded by Saturn and Rahu. To determine the dasa period of Scorpio and Aquarius, one need to ascertain, which lord to be used. Hence, we must know the stronger of the two lords of these two signs. If the lords are placed in the same sign then there is no trouble in computing the dasa period, since the computation would be from the sign to the sign, placed with these two lords. However, if they are placed in two different signs, their strength need to be ascertained, using the following rules. Rule 1: If one of the lords is placed in the sign and the other is placed elsewhere, the dasa is estimated from the lord placed in the other sign. Rule 2: If both lords are placed elsewhere, the stronger of the two signs, where they are placed, shall give the dasa period. Rule 3: If the signs occupied by the lords are of equal strength, the lord contributing a larger dasa period should be considered.

ILLUSTRATION CASE I: Lord Sri Rama

1. Find the stronger of the Lagna and the 7th. Lagna has two planets namely the Moon and Jupiter and the 7th has only one planet,

namely Mars. Thus Lagna is stronger compared to the 7th house. 2. Find the stronger of the two lords of Scorpio and Aquarius. Scorpio: Mars is placed in Capicorn whereas Ketu is in Gemini. Among Capicorn and Gemini, Capricorn is stronger since it is aspected by Mercury and none of Jupiter/ Mercury/ house lord aspects Gemini. Thus Mars is the stronger of the two lords for Scorpio. Aquarius: Saturn is exalted in Libra whereas Rahu is debilitated in Sagittarius. Among Libra and Sagittarius, Libra is stronger since it is aspected by Mercury and none of Jupiter/ Mercury/ house lord aspects Sagittarius. Thus Saturn is the stronger of the two lords for Aquarius. CASE II: Myself

1. Find the stronger of the Lagna and the 7th. Lagna has no planets whereas 7th has one planet, namely Saturn. Thus 7th is stronger compared to the Lagna. 2. Find the stronger of the two lords of Scorpio and Aquarius. Scorpio: Mars is placed in Leo, whereas Ketu is placed in Taurus. Leo has more planets than Taurus and hence Leo is stronger.Thus Mars is the stronger of the two lords for Scorpio. Aquarius: Saturn is placed in Gemini whereas Rahu is placed in Scorpio. Scorpio has more planets compared to Gemini and hence Scorpio is stronger. Thus Rahu is stronger of the two lords for Aquarius. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 11:46 AM 5 comments:

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Sunday, October 31, 2004 Gemstones in Jyotish I Prescription of Gemstone is one of the most important aspects of remedies in Jyotish Shastra. The use of Gemstone is also endorsed by shastras such as Garuda Purana which gives elaborate description of the nature of the gemstones and their use. Even though gemstone use is one of the most popular source of remedies for all ills of the material world, may it be health, wealth or fortune, it is fraught with many misconceptions and erroneous notions of their selection and prescription. This article envisages providing consistent principles which would help the Jyotishas and laymen to select the right gemstones. GEMSTONES OF YOGAKARAKAS Since the gemstones enhance the influence of the planet in the life of the person, the gemstones for the planets giving yogas should always be chosen. To know the yoga givers or the yoga-karakas in a horoscope, studying classics such as Brhat Parashara Hora shastra should be studied. However, I shall provide here some guidelines which can help in choosing the gemstones. Lagna lord is the first and foremost yoga karaka in a horoscope, since is the owner of both Kendra (Quadrant) and Kona (Trine). He is protector of the Lagna, which represent health, vitality and the controller of the whole horoscope. The placement of the Lagna lord is extremely important for the overall strength of the horoscope and its gemstone can help a person overcoming all difficulties in life. The lords of two trines fifth and ninth are equally important. They are the two important houses which control the financial wellbeing of a person. If they are badly placed in the horoscope, then the person might suffer financially in life. Thus their strength is extremely important in addition to the lords of second and eleventh, who signify Wealth and Income. Each planet can give results on the following basis. 1. Lordship 2. Placement 3. Natural Karakatva (Significations) 4. Yoga (Exchange, Conjunction, Aspects) Hence it must be remembered that a good planet (lords of Lagna, 5th and 9th) / Yogakaraka if placed in a dusthana (6th / 8th/ 12th), they can also give malefic results in addition to their inherent benefic nature to do good. Similarly if the yogakarakas are involved in other bad yogas, they can give bad results, while their gemstones are worn. Whenever there is a conjunction or exchange of two planets, their inherent and functional nature is greatly modified. When a benefic planet comes into association with a malefic planet, then the benefic nature of the planet is corrupted and it starts giving malefic results, however the malefic planet gains out of the company and gives good results. Such subtle

effects should always be kept into consideration, while suggesting a gemstone for Jyotish remedial purposes. Exception to this is that, if Saturn becomes the Yoga-karaka and is placed in a dusthana, then its ability to do good increases. It is advisable to wear Neelam, Saturn‘s stone for such cases. GEMSTONE OF WEAK PLANET If a yoga-karaka (or any good planet in the horoscope, lords of any houses other than 6th/ 8th or 12th) is debilitated, they must be strengthened. One of the ways is to wear the stone of the debilitated planet. However, the more effective way is to find the planet who is causing neecha-bhanga to the debilitated planet. If the neecha-bhanga is happening with respect to the Moon, then Mantra would be a good remedy, however, if it happens with respect to the Lagna, then wearing the gemstone of the planet causing the neecha-bhanga would make the debilitated planet come out of the state of debilitation. When there is no cancellation of debility of other weaknesses then the gemstones for the supporters of the debilitated planet can be prescribed for causing cancellation of debility or for enhancing the life-forces that are being destroyed due to the debility. For example, the Moon is debilitated in Scorpio (8th house of natural zodiac) and is said to be MARANA KARAKA if placed in the 8th house from Lagna. Weakness of such Moon, in any chart is not good for longevity. Hence a blue sapphire is used for enhancing the life-force. The information regarding this is given at the detail section for each planet and their gemstones It must be noted that debilitation of some planets are desirable in a horoscope. They are the lords of the Dusthanas (6th/ 8th/ 12th). If the lords of the Dusthanas are placed in other Dusthanas in debilitation, then it confers Vipareeta raja yoga, whereby the native gains due to the loss of natural and functional significations of the planet causing the yoga. For example, if 8th lord Moon is involved in Vipareeta Raja yoga, by its debilitation in the 12th house, the native might enjoy rise in life, but the Mother (natural signification of Moon) and the marriage (8th house is the longevity of marriage) might suffer simultaneously. To enjoy the fruits of Vipareeta Raja yoga, the native must not strengthen such debilitated planets that confer the yoga.

VIPAREETA RATNA (OPPOSITE GEMSTONE) Vipareeta means opposite or gemstones used for weakening the effects of some planets in certain houses. If any house is occupied by an enemy of its Karaka, then the significations of the house suffer. Keeping this principle in view, the first house to be checked in any chart is the ninth house of fortune and Dharma with Jupiter & Sun as the significator. Rahu and Saturn are the enemies of these significator and if they are placed in the ninth house, they

shall damage fortune and Dharma. The remedy is to strengthen the concerned Karaka by wearing its gemstone in the ring finger. Suka Nadi states that if Rahu is in the ninth house, then the native has good fortune after wearing a Topaz. The same principle of Vipareeta Ratna (Opposite Gemstone) has been used here. Rahu is the enemy of Jupiter and since it is placed in the ninth house, the use of a Topaz (gemstone of Jupiter) removes the misfortune caused by Rahu. Similarly, if Saturn is in the ninth house, then the person may suffer from poverty/ failure in the homeland after 36 years. To remove this evil, a ruby, the gemstone of the Sun (Saturn‘s enemy) is worn.

GEMSTONES VS. DASAS Hands in which the gemstones are worn to be chosen on the basis of certain criteria. The right hand is ruled Jupiter and the left hand by Venus indicating increase (right hand) or decrease (lift hand) of life force. Thus, if gemstones have to be prescribed to decrease the evil effects of a malefic planet, its gemstone should be used in the left hand. Such use should be temporary covering the dasabhukti of the planet.

When the planet is a malefic for the horoscope, the maleficence of the planet can be reduced by wearing a counter gemstone temporarily during the Dasa-bhukti of the planet. If instead a gem is to be worn for the main Dasa planet itself, then it should be worn in the left hand. For example, if Rahu is malefic then during its period a Yellow Sapphire/Topaz/Citrine can be worn in the right hand ring finger or Hessonite/Brown Tourmaline etc can be worn in the left hand middle finger.

FLAWED GEMSTONE A genuine gemstone of good quality should never be used with an imperfect or flawed gem or with one that is astrologically incompatible with it. Suta Goswami (Garuda Purana) advises ―not to wear a gem that is of inferior quality or incompatible even if it is set together with the divine Kausthuba Mani of Vishnu. Just as the best of saints lose their merits by bad company, similarly, an imperfect/inferior or incompatible gemstone can ruin the beneficence of other good gems. GEMSTONES AND LAGNA LORD For determining compatibility of gemstones most astrologers go by the Naisargika Sambandha (natural relationship) of other planets with the stone of the principal/ruling planet. The Ruling Planet is the strongest one in trines to the Lagna or in the seventh house (1,5,7 & 9 houses), and if none are there, then the Lagna lord is chosen. Thus if the ruling

planet is the Moon, then all planets are compatible with it, but if it is the Sun, then only Jupiter, Mars & Moon are compatible and their stones can be chosen. Since the Lagna is the controller of the Horoscope, the impact of the Gemstone ultimately falls on the Lagna (more so, since Lagna is the controller of the physical body, where the gemstone is worn). The planets, whose gemstone is worn, should be a friend to the Lagna lord as per the naisargika sambandha. If any planet is inimical to the lord of Lagna, the use of its gemstone can damage / endanger the concerned people related to the house owned by the planet. For example if the lord of the fifth house is inimical to the Lagna lord, then the use of a gemstone of the fifth lord can endanger the life children. Hence utmost caution should be used in prescribing gemstones. Naisargika Sambandha of Planets

Some astrologers also use Tatkalika Sambandha (Current relationship) between planets in a chart as this also takes the individual horoscope into focus. Here, the planets that are Param Mitra, Mitra or Sama to the ruling planet are chosen for supportive gemstones. Among all the methods of judging the suitability of a Gemstone namely, the naisargika sambandha, tatkalika sambandha and other sambandha, the best and most beneficial gemstones are those of the planets involved in a beneficial Yoga. If the tenth and ninth lord are involved in a Dharma-Karmadhipati Yoga, then their stones should be used together to augment the effects of the Yoga. Gemstones of planets involved in Duryoga and other malefic combinations or where benefits accrue if the planets are weak and afflicted like the Vipareeta Rajyoga, should never be used. GEMSTONES OF MUTUALLY INIMICAL PLANETS Gemstones of mutually inimical planets should never be used simultaneously as they shall prove to be very adverse. Many astrologers give gemstones of mutually inimical planets such as Hessonite (Rahu) with Ruby (Sun) or Yellow Sapphire (Jupiter) or Red Coral (Mars). Such combinations can be extremely dangerous for the native. The natural fight between the owners of the gemstones can be visible in the life of native, where we can witness; the native is caught between many undesirable circumstances without his fault. The table shown below shows the natural relationships between the planets.

FINGERS AND GEMSTONES The index finger is called Tarjani and is considered very inauspicious. In mantra recitation the beads should never touch this finger, even while turning the rosary (when we finish one circle of 108 beads). It rules the ―Ahamkara‖ and is the finger of ―fall‖ or expression of anger. The Gyana Mudra has all fingers except this index finger stretched out with the index finger (of anger) being in touch with and controlled by the Akasha Tattva of the Thumb. Normally for people who are spiritual / worship their Guru, gemstones should not be used in this finger. Some astrologers prescribe Ruby / Yellow Sapphire for Power / Wealth respectively, for use in the index finger. However these gemstones have been found to give better results of stable power and gradual stable growth in finance in the ring finger. Tatwa in Palmistry

The gemstone of a planet placed in a house should be worn according to the quadrant (Kendra house) is whose trines it is placed. Thus a planet in the ninth house influences the Dharma Trikona and its gemstone should be worn in the ring finger. Gemstones of planets in Moksha Trikona (4, 8, 12) should not be prescribed as then they would be worn in the Tarjani (Index finger). Instead mantra of these planets should be advised. Further gemstone cannot be worn in the finger of inimical elements. For example, if a Red Coral is to be worn for Mars placed in the seventh house, this cannot be prescribed for the little finger due to Mars ruling Agni Tattva (fire element), which is opposed to the Vayu Tattva (Air element). Thus a Coral can only be worn in the ring finger (Agni Tattva / Fire) or middle finger (Prithvi Tattva / Earth). Just as the thumb is different from the other four fingers and in conjunction with them does all work, the Akasha Tattva (Ether element– symbolized by the Thumb) permeates all signs of the other elements and is the driving force / Dhi Shakti. GEMSTONES AND ARUDHA LAGNA Since the gemstones are taken for fulfilling the material pursuits in the life than anything else, the arudha lagna plays a very vital role in selection of the gemstones. Arudha Lagna shows the image in this world or in other words, the perception of the world related to the native. This is the material manifestation of the existantial reality of a person. Maharishi parashara says that planets in the twelfth of Arudha Lagna (AL) can show the sources of expenditure, while that in the 11th from the AL show the sources of Income. Even though the promise of the wealth can be seen from different dhana yogas in the horoscope and the

strength of the 2nd, 11th and the trines, the sources and the quantum of the gains or losses can be seen from the Arudha.

Thus, it is very important to consider the placement of Planets with respect to the Arudha Lagna for final selection of an Gemstone. The following guidelines can help in such judgement:

1. If a planet is placed in or aspecting the 12th from the Arudha Lagna, the gemstone for such planet can increase the expenditure of the native. Malefics are well placed here as it confer rajayoga while placed here in addition to the expenses shown. However one must remember that planets placed here shows the persons who would secretly oppose the native in various activities. So the gemstones of such planets to be chosen after careful consideration of all factors involved.

2. The gemstone of a planet placed in or aspecting the 11th from Arudha Lagna shall give income from the sources indicated by the planet. The sources can be known by judging both the functional as well as natural significations of the concerned planet.

3. The 2nd and 7th house from the Arudha Lagna are the houses of sustainance of the Image. They should be occupied by benefics or exalted planets. If they are occupied by malefics, the gemstones of such planets can cause fall of image and troubles in career and various other troubles. In addition the planets in the 7th from Arudha lagna shows the persons who would openly oppose the person in various activities, and this is more true with respect to the Malefics. Thus if benefics are placed in the 7th from the Arudha Lagna, their gemstones can be given, provided the native can withstand the opposition shown by the concerned planet.

4. The planets in the Arudha Lagna shows how the world perceives the native. The presence of Moon or Jupiter in the Arudha Lagna gives long lasting fame. They should otherwise be placed with benefics or exalted planets and gemstones of such Moon, Jupiter, benefics or exalted planets can be beneficial to the native, otherwise it can be harmful.

Similarly the lord of the Arudha Lagna should ideally be well placed in either exaltation, mulatrikona, own house or friends house. If gemstone of such planets is worn, it would benefit the native by uplifting his image. If such planet is in fall or unfavourably placed, then the gemstone of the planet, countering the evil has to be worn (please refer to relevant section for more information on this)

5. Malefics in the 3rd or 6th gives material success whereas benefics in these places makes the person spiritual, unless they are debilitated. Thus wearing the gemstones of the malefics placed in 3rd or 6th can help in fulfilment of objectives and gaining over all odds. However, malefics in the 3rd from AL can be detrimental to the health and longevity, thus while prescribing the gemstones, one need to consider this factor as well.

6. The eighth house is also very crucial in a way that it controls the longevity of the person. Malefics placed over there can harm the health of the person and also the image. Stones of such malefics placed there should never be worn.

7. All planets either be benefics or malefics give good results and financial gains while placed in the 9th house from the arudha Lagna. Unless any other adverse yogas exist, gemstone of such planet would be beneficial to the native.

8. 10th house shows the impact of a planet in the native's career. Benefics are best suited here and malefics are prohibited. For example, if Saturn is placed in such 10th, then the career becomes a bed of thorne for the native.

DETAILS OF GEMSTONES RUBY is the precious stone that occurs as a red, transparent variety of the mineral corundum. It is symbolic of excellent health, vigor, love and passion, an aid to firm friendship, and believed to ensure beauty. It strengthens the heart and blood circulation, makes one bold and courageous and eliminates depression, sadness or sensuality. Increase name and fame. Its color ranges from purplish red (called Pigeon Blood) or bluish red to a yellowish red. When cut into a cabochon (a non-convex) form, some specimens of ruby exhibit asterism i.e. a six-rayed star can be seen in the interior of the stone. These are called star rubies and are very highly prized. Burmese rubies are considered the finest. The ruby is a very brilliant, hard, durable, and wearable stone.

PEARL is a lustrous concretion consisting mainly of Nacre (Popularly called mother-of pearl), which is the substance forming the inner layers of the mollusc shells. The pearl is an abnormal growth due to a minute foreign particle invading the body of the mollusc. The particle irritates the mollusc and becomes coated with layers of Nacre. Both marine and freshwater molluscs produce pearls. Spherical pearls are the best. A Bouton pearl is hemispherical. If a solid pearl has an irregular shape, it is known as a Baroque pearl. Pearls are commonly known as pear, bell, or drop, according to the shape. Pearl coloration varies as white, black, rose, and cream. Natural, spherical pearls have been cultured successfully since 1920. This is controlled, but natural and these pearls can also be used as astrological gems. Artificial pearls, in contrast to cultured pearls, are entirely artificial, made largely of glass and should be rejected. A good pearl strengthens mental faculties, calms emotions and increases peace of mind. This is an excellent gem for meditation.

RED CORAL is a large class of marine invertebrates characterized by a protective calcium carbonate or horny skeleton (also called coral). Corals are divided into two subclasses, based on differences in their radial symmetry (symmetry around a central axis) of eighttentacle animals, each with an internal skeleton or six-tentacle (or multiples of six). The Red coral belongs to the eight-tentacle sub-class. It removes obstacles and averts accidents, discord and warfare. It is an asset in money matters and makes a person debt free. By purifying the blood it helps in pregnancy & childbirth besides curing boils.

EMERALD is the green variety of the mineral beryl making its wearer faithful & of fixed commitments. It helps in planning & forecasting by enhancing intuition & psychic powers. It sharpens the intellect and gives a photogenic memory thereby improving learning ability, communication and clairvoyance. Good for general health, particularly the nervous system, it also has the power of healing diseases of the eye. It has the colour of fresh young green grass as in the world's finest "drop of oil" emerald from Colombia. Although a hard stone, emeralds chip easily since it somewhat brittle. Hence, special care should be given in wearing and handling. A common flaw reduction technique is to boil the emerald in oil (sometimes tinted green) and is actually good for the stone in light of its fragile nature. Oiling hides some of the whitish flaws (cracks) by filling the cracks and

becomes an integral part of the emerald unless it is subjected to some type of degreasing procedure.

YELLOW SAPPHIRE the symbol of universal love and brotherhood, promotes general well being and spiritual knowledge. It is very helpful for pregnancy & childbirth. It nullifies Kuja Dosha and promotes marriage and controls a malefic Mars in preventing jaundice and liver diseases. Excellent for business stability and financial matters, it is one of nature's most wonderful gifts. Topaz occurs not only in the transparent yellow, yellow brown, orange-brown, and pinkbrown colours. It is a hard, brilliant stone but it is much rarer and much more expensive than the Citrine (Quartz) stones commonly sold as "Rio topaz," "Madeira topaz," "Spanish topaz," and "Palmeira topaz."

DIAMOND Induces purity and fearlessness. Gives artistic abilities and worldly happiness. Strengthens bones and is useful for combating diseases of the sex organs. Makes one more attractive.

BLUE SAPPHIRE The finest blue sapphires are from Burma and Kashmir. It counteracts enviousness from others and removes the evil eye thereby protecting from travel dangers and mental unrest and various forms of madness. It alleviates long-term misfortunes by causing a change of place/residence. Fine, brilliant, deep blue Burmese sapphires will surely dazzle the eye.

HESSONITE has smoky-red lustre. The other varieties are of honey colour.

CAT’S EYE is gem-quality chrysoberyl. With cabochon cut (oval, rounded form), a lightcoloured line appears that moves as the gem is turned, giving the stone a resemblance to the eye of a cat. This phenomena called chatoyance (asterism) is caused by a parallel arrangement of fine fibres of either foreign substance or minute hollow tubules.

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Saturday, October 23, 2004 The 12 Houses of Zodiac- From BPHS This article was compiled by Sarat Chander one of the foremost student of Pt. Sanjay Rath, based on the teachings of Pt. Rath. It was given to me long back, which I am putting here, with my own additions, for the benefit of the Jyotish Enthusiasts.

First House २ deham rūpamca jñānam ca varnam caiva balābalam sukham duhkham svabhāvañca lagnabhāvānnirīkshayet ..2.. deham - body; rūpam- looks; ca- as well as; jñānam - knowledge / intelligence; ca- as well as; varnam – appearance; caiva- ca+eva – and also; balābalam – strengths and vigour; sukham duhkham - bliss and unhappiness; svabhāvañca- nature; lagnabhāvān- from Lagna Bhava; nirīkshayet- judge Maharishi says to Maitreya that the physique, appearance, intellect (also the brain), the complexion of the body, strength and vigour, weakness, happiness, grief and the inner nature of the person is to be determined from the Lagna or Ascendant or the 1st bhava. The 1st house, known as the Lagna or Ascendant, always rises in the East at the time of

birth. Surya, being the naisargika atmakaraka, becomes a very vital graha for the 1st house and his strength and placement is to be reckoned carefully. A strong and well placed Lagna lord will bestow long and qualitative life. The 1st house is the fountainhead of the entire life of the native. The 1st indicates the birth of the person and how and in what form and physique God has wanted him/her to be born. Thus the 1st bhava and the lord of the 1st bhava, who is also called the 'Lagnesh' are very basics and important to the reading of the chart. Each of the 12 houses of the chart has its significance and each of the significance is closely linked to the 1st house i.e., birth. As per the kalapurusha, the 1st bhava is indicative of brain, which is known for intelligence, we can safely conclude that Brihaspati, who represents God, is seated on the head of man and the place is known as 'Brahmapeetha' or the seat of Brihaspati. It is Brihaspati who knows and sees all as it is he who has the supreme intelligence and this supreme intelligence is God. Hence Guru is known as the one representing God in the chart. Thus, his placement becomes vitally important to analyze the intelligence and knowledge, disposition and the general well being of the person. If the lord of the 1st bhava is either placed in or aspects or has anything to do with the 3rd, 5th and 6th houses, the native of the chart yearns for knowledge - he is always in quest for knowledge - and he is called a "Dheemantah". In other words, the native is said to possess "Dheemantah Yoga". While, the reverse is true only in the case where the lord of the 5th bhava is either placed or aspects the 1st bhava.

Second House ३ dhanadhānyam kutumbāmśca mrtyujālamamitrakam dhāturatnādikam sarvam dhanasthānānnirīkshayet ..3.. dhana- wealth; dhānyam- grains and cereals; kutumbām- family; ca- as well as; mrtyujālam-death trap; mitrakam- ; dhāturatnādikam- precious metals and gems; sarvamall dhanasthānān-places of wealth, such as bank or treasure box etc; nirīkshayet- judge Wealth, food (grains and cereals); nature of food consumed (quantity and quality); Wealth; family (Kula); family deity (Kula Devata); stored wealth (Sanchita Dhana) which could be valued in terms of money at any point of time; granary; treasury; storage houses; godowns; teeth; lips; mouth; speech; eyes; gold and assets and all property; A good family is a sound requirement of a person. Being born in a particular family has a

particular relevance. Each family follows and worships a certain deity as its family deity, which happens to be the guiding deity of the family. These are to be reckoned from the 2nd house. The 2nd house is a vital house of the chart. It actually sustains the lagna or ascendant. It is the house of Lord Vishnu, the preserver, the sustainer of life. It is he who takes care of the people and it is he who provides for food etc. Without food and the wealth to buy the food, life cannot be sustained. To achieve the objective of the birth of the atma, food is very essential to sustain the body in which the atma has taken refuge. So the 2nd would indicate the quantity and quality of food that is consumed by the person. When we say wealth, we are actually talking of the sustaining power - the power to buy us food and good things in life and in times of dire needs. So we are talking of 'sanchita dhana' meaning stored wealth. Any stored wealth which is liquidatable for purchase of food and essentials at the time of need. Such stored wealth includes, stored foodgrains and granaries, gold, precious metals and gems etc., or any such thing which is readily convertible into money. The 2nd house is also known as the maraka - death inflicting. Afflictions to the 2nd could lead to loss of wealth and shreeyam which leads to lack of food and everything that is needed for sustenance. Improper intake of food or lack of food sets in disease which signifies the death of the lagan or the person.

Third House ४ vikramam bhrtyabhrātrādi copadeśaprayānakam pitrorvai maranam vijño duścikyācca nirīkshayet ..4.. vikramam- Courage and Valour; bhrtyabhrātrādi- brothers and sisters; copadeśaca+upadesham- also advice; prayānakam- journey; pitrorvai maranam- death of father; vijño - knowledge/ intelligence, duścikyācca - ??, nirīkshayet- judge The 3rd house indicates arms; strength of the arms (Parakrama bala); courage; brothers and sisters (Co-borns); short journeys (as a child walks with the help of his arms); longevity; intelligence; creativity; aptitude for work and the type of work done (an evil graha in the third would indicate work in the armed forces/Police or connected to it based on the graha wherein Surya heads the placement in indicating the rank and honour and type of service rendered); Skills for work etc.

The strength of the arms is called 'parakrambal'. The 3rd house indicates how an in what manner will a person use the strength of the arms. Whether it will be in the right direction and for the right purpose or not can be gauged from the rasi, rasi lord and the graha(s) in the 3rd bhava. The 3rd bhava, along with the 6th, 10th and 11th bhavas, is a 'Upachaya' (meaning growing) bhava. Since it is a upachaya, the activities of this house is totally controllable by the person. It is not beyond the control of man that he cannot change the fate or what is pre-destined. Thus, we can see that karma and all activities related to the karma are in the upachaya bhavas and are totally controllable by man. A person with a strong 3rd house may be good at sword fighting and would have very good parakrambal, but it is upto him to choose whether to fight at all or not. Thus his karma is in his hands. The 3rd house is also the 11th from the 5th house, which indicates the gains from knowledge. This implies in what manner will the person utilize the knowledge he possesses. Whether it would be put to gainful use or not can be deduced from here. 3rd House also indicates what would be predominantly held in the hand: • Saturn - Bow and Arrow • Surya - Gun, Sword • Mangal - Spear, Trisul, Sul • Guru - Tulsi mala or Jap mala • Sukra - Flowers, paint brush (anything beautiful) • Budh -Pen

Fourth House ५ vāhanānyatha bandhūmśca mātrsaukhyādikānyapi nidhi kshetram grham cāpi caturthāt paricintayet ..5.. The 4th bhava indicates mother, motherland, relatives, property, vehicles and other conveyances, peace of mind, prosperity of self, heart, formal education, general happiness, home and happiness. The 4th house, along with the 1st, 7th and 10th houses, is one of the four quadrants or angles and it happens to be one of the pillars of a person's chart. The first is the lagna or birth, while the 7th is the descendent of the lagna where the person comes down to the basics of desire. The 10th is the sky, where one climbs according to karma, while 4th is the

nadir - 'patal' - where one finds himself after the fall from the sky (karma). Thus, the quadrants are very important houses of the horoscope. The 4th is a very vital house inasmuch as it deals with one's mother and general happiness of life. The child, in its initial years of life, is fully under the protective cover of the mother. It is mother who understands everything related to the child. It is she who provides her child food, shelter, and succor to life. The child also looks for the mother whenever it feels hungry or insecure. When man falls from the heights of glory (the 10th - karmabhava) nobody except his mother who still wishes the very best for him and provides him the succor. The mother protects even unruly and sinful children. Such is the blind, unbiased and true love of mother for the child. Lord Krishna has therefore rightly called "Matrubhava Devta" meaning the mother - child relationship to be a relationship between the individual and God. Therefore, the 4th bhava, in the form of mother's love and relationship, establishes the love for God. It is the Lord who helps us at the weakest time like the mother who helps the child when it is most vulnerable. Sri Adi Shankara has, therefore, said that, mother's blessing was of vital importance for the attainment of moksha. He said: "Gatistvam gatistvam tvameka bhavani". It is the blessings of mother that actually provides one the speed (gati) in the direction and desire for setting out on the path for spiritualism. It is also because mother (also God) is the one who provides 'ashraya' - shelter - to the person that we see the acquisition of landed property and house(s) both in the native land and elsewhere, including foreign lands, from the 4th house. Placement of the lord of 4th in 8th would indicate acquisition of property in other places, while its placement in 12th would mean acquisition of property in foreign lands. It also indicates anything that is imbibed or received from the mother. The first language that we speak - our mother tongue is; the place where we are born - motherland; the love for our culture and motherland is also to be seen from the 4th house. Any inimical or papa graha in the 4th affects to that extent the symbolization of the 4th house. The 4th also rules the heart. After all, love - true love - is possible only if there is a heart (conscious mind) to do so. True is nothing but pursuit of the loved one with heart and soul. Any benevolence or arrogance of the person's heart, whether a person is good or bad at heart, is to be seen from the strength and placement of the 4th house, its lord and other grahas in it. Placement of Rahu could give a hard/stout heart. It could also indicate heart disease/afflictions to heart depending on its placement etc., while placement of a benefic like Venus could indicate passionate love and a very kind mother. Thus, afflictions to the heart, both physical and emotional, are to be seen from the 4th house. Thus, the 4th also becomes the house of happiness and grief. No afflictions or good placements could give a general sense of attainment of happiness and less emotional strains. This establishes a clear connection between the heart (4th) and the mind (1st). The general sense of happiness

prevails only when the desires are fulfilled. The 4th house also deals with formal education. It indicates the extent and type of formal education that one would get in life. It indicates the school, college or institution, the length till which one will have formal education. While presence of Rahu in the 4th will also indicate general defiance in studies and disturbances to mother etc., it would also indicate an inclination and even good control over foreign languages - something which is uncommon to the native. All modes of conveyances, of course - with the sambandha of Venus who is the naisargika karaka for vehicles/conveyances, is to be studied and predicted from the 4th hosue. While presence or aspect of Venus on the 4th would mean attainment and enjoyment of material pleasures of all good things of life, presence of aspect of grahas like Rahu, Ketu, Sani would mean denial or destruction of the pleasures of the world resulting in lack of general happiness. Thus we may say that the results indicated by any graha in the 4th fructify fast, while that of those in the 1st or 7th will be felt only in the later part of life. The general sense of happiness to an individual comes only when the acquisitions are selfmade. Though we know the need and importance of karma (10th) we still tend to run after the comforts for self. It is when we achieve these comforts in the world of maya that we feel satisfied. It is this proud sense of satisfaction on having achieved something material that gives happiness to everybody.

Fifth House ६ yantramantrau tathā vidyām buddheścaiva prabandhakam putrarājyāpabhrāmśādīn paśyet putrālayād budhah ..6.. yantramantrau- yantras and mantras; tathā - and; vidyām - learning/ knowledge; buddheścaiva - also intelligence; prabandhakam- composition; putra- progeny/ son; rājyākingdom/ state; āpabhrāmśādīn- corruption/ falling down from place of honour; paśyet see; putrālayād - fifth house/ the place of son; budhah - observe The 5th house indicates knowledge, the knowledge of mantras and yantras (amulets etc., used in spiritualism), children (sons), planning, status or authority received from the government (or royalty) and other places, fall of position or status etc., - In general, the house of future. We are aware that the 1st, the 5th and the 9th form the Dharma Trikona. We are also

aware of Brihaspati's influence on the 5th house as he is the karaka for children (to be seen from the 5th), for knowledge (dhi shakti and he is also the Guru - teacher) and a supreme benefic for the well being of the person during his life time. Therefore, Brihaspati's influence on the 5th is to be reckoned with great care and his is to be propitiated for general well being and gain of knowledge and good things in life; and more so when there is any affliction to the 5th, particularly that of Rahu. Children are the hope for the future of parents and also the generation. As parents gamble/speculate our future by way looking for assistance and achievements from our children in our later years. Therefore, the 5th not only becomes the house of future of the person but also the house to look for speculative abilities and name and fame to be gained in future. It is the 8th from the 10th (karma bhava) and the 10th from the 8th house (based on the 'Bhavatbhavam' principle). Hence the speculative abilities is to be seen from the 5th house as it becomes the karmabhava for the 8th house which is known for gambling activities (or unearned wealth). 5th is the house that sustains the 4th being 2nd from it. Thus, we may derive the general well being of the heart from the 5th. It provides life and succor to the heart by way of love. Love is the prime essence of well being. When deprived of it, it not only wrecks the heart emotionally, but also physically. By virtue of being in the 2nd from the 4th bhava (formal knowledge) and also because it is an activity related to Brihaspati the significator of dhi shakti without which one never accomplishes anything, the 5th house gains importance by way of both formal and informal education. Intelligence to comprehend anything and putting it to effective use is very important for a meaningful living. Since it is the Guru (teacher) who confers the knowledge of 'mantra', tantra and 'yantra' vidya, it becomes the most important house to look for the knowledge of the same and also the respect and obedience one would have towards the preceptors (gurus and teachers). Thus, any affliction to the 5th would reflect the negatives of the house in terms of knowledge and intelligence of the person, as also the respect and obedience for guru/teacher. One of the negative aspects of an afflicted 5th house would also indicate the speculative action that one would perform in the case of gambling (as it is the 10th from the 8th house - Bhavat- bhavam principle). The 5th house also happens to be the 11th from the 7th (house of marriage). Hence the reckoning of gains from marriage is estimated from the 5th house. The placement of different planets in 5th are as follows: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sun Indicates anger during child birth, struggle in the middle life, living in loneliness, love for

father. Moon Love for mother, love for motherland Mars Love for co-born(s), knowledge of tactics of war, love or adept in arms, martial arts, sports and anything where aggression is required. Also indicates a good cook. Knowledge of surgery. It could also indicate ceasarian child birth (during such times Hanuman Pooja is suggested and 'Pitavastra' - yellow cloth is placed near the place of birth to pacify the effects of Kuja), but Jupiter's presence would stop ceasarian and will allow a normal birth. Mercury Very intelligent, love for knowledge and intelligence, love for children, accomplished in accounting and trade and commerce. Jupiter Love for son, fond of supreme knowledge including vedic knowledge, fond of teaching, learned in law and could be a judge, very divine. Venus Love for daughter, fond of worldly pleasures, love for conveyances, love for travel, love for beautiful things. Saturn Love for stale things, lethargic and lazy, fond of sleeping, procrastinating and slow moving. Rahu Brilliant planning, shadyantra (deceptive planning), lack of Respect for gurus (preceptors), love for all kinds of pleasures. Ketu Lack of planning, headless activity, denial of what is loved.

The numeric numbers and the number of children represented by the grahas are as follows: Surya - 1 one child Chandra - 2 two children Brihaspati - 3 three children

Rahu - 4 four children Budh - 5 five children Shukra - 6 six children Ketu - 7 seven children Shani - 8 eight children Mangal - 9 nine children Sixth House ७ mātulāntakaśankānām śatrūmścaiva vranādikān sapatnīmātaram cāpi shashthabhāvānnirīkshayet ..7.. mātula- maternal uncle; antaka- end/ death; śankānām- doubts and mistust; śatrūmenemies; caiva- and also; vrana- injuries/ ulcer/ tumor; adikān- etc.; sapatnīmātaramstep-mother; cāpi - and also; shashthabhāvānnirīkshayet - judge from sixth bhava. The 6th house indicates maternal uncle, doubts about death, enemies, ulcers, step mother, punishment etc.

The 6th bhava, along with the 3rd, 10th and 11th is a 'Upachaya'. It is the house of service (work). 6th is also the house of punishment, depending on whether the work performed is good or bad, as per the principle - "Tanau Tanah Danda Hara" (6th and 11th (Tanau Tanah means 6th to 6th) are the houses of punishment and reward), wherein 'Danda' means punishment and 'Hara' means gaining victory. The Lord gains victory over the person by showing him the rewards. However, the amount of punishment and reward to be meted out to a person is purely the knowledge of God as it is only he who can determine it. The 6th is the 3rd from 4th, which is the house of mother. Hence maternal uncles are seen from the 6th house. 6th is the house of enemies. The strength and weakness of the enemy is to be seen from here. It is considered always good to have a weak or debilitated 6th lord as it indicates that the enemy is weak and could be won over. However, to defeat the enemy the person would require a strong 7th house. The 6th is also the house of service. This determines whether the person would be a 'karmayogi' or not. It also determines whether the person would render service or would run a business and in what manner and circumstances. To determine the karma of the 6th house it is important to study the 10th from it i.e., the 3rd house (Bhavatbhavam principle)

which determines the karma of the service rendered by the person. "Shramdan" (rendering service in terms of physical labour in temples or places of worship and worship to "Shani" the lord for labour) will rectify afflictions to the 6th house. The 6th also happens to be the 2nd from the 5th house, which is the house of children. It, thus, sustains the life of the child. The food habits and type of food eaten by the child can be estimated from the 6th house. The 6th house indicates servants too. It also indicates whether the person himself will do his work or will get done from the servants. Even the faithfulness/morality of the servants could be determined from the 6th house.

Seventh House ८ jāyāmadhvaprayānam ca vānijyam nashtavīkshanam maranam ca svadehasya jāyābhāvānnirīkshayet ..8.. jāyā- wife; madhvaprayānam- follower of madhava; ca- also; vānijyam - business; nashtadestruction; vékñaëam- look at, see, inspect; maranam- death; ca- and; svadehasya- body of self; jāyābhāvānnirīkshayet - judge from the Jaya (7th) bhava. After the 1st house (Lagna/Ascendant), the 7th house or Saptam Bhava is the second most important house. One - because it is the exact opposite of the 1st (Ascendant), hence it should be the descendant of the native's Lagna, which indicates the Kama (desire) of the native; and two - it is a strong controller for the 4th (Sukhasthan) and 10th (Karmasthan) houses (being a pada to the two houses on the principle of Bhavat Bhavam). 7th is a very vital house of the chart in many aspects. It indicates the inner desires, carnal desires, objective of life, character, value systems of life etc. 7th, being the house that indicates the private parts, is also very important to determine the sex/gender of the native. Hence it is also known as the 'Kalatra' meaning that which indicates the sex and sexual instincts of the person. 7th is a very important house also because it provides the ability to bring forth new life in the form of progeny - it gives form to a new atma that develops as the child. The organs (private parts) are basically used for procreative activity. The general well being of a person could be determined on how good or bad the 7th house is and what effects it has on the 4th and 10th houses of the person. Thus, 7th is the 'naisargika' bhava of Lord Shiva who is the Lord for 'Kalyanam' meaning well being (Lord Brahma is for 'Ayu' meaning life/longevity

while Maha Vishnu is for 'Dhanam' for sustenance). As the 7th deals with inner desires and procreation, it shows rebirth. It is also the 8th house (longevity/delay) for the 12th house (moksh/emancipation). It could be known from this bhava whether, when, where and why will an individual be reborn. In fact, there is a practice of preparing "Mrityu Kundlis" which is prepared at the time of death and the 7th bhava of this chart would indicate exactly the nature, why, when and where about the rebirth. A 'papa' graha in the 7th would indicate 'Punarjanma' (rebirth). [Upaya: Prayer to Lord Shiva will help in cleaning the dosha of papa graha.] How is the 7th related to the 4th (Sukhasthan) (the bhava for peace of mind, desires etc.)? 'Ichha' (desire/Kama) is the ultimate source of all problems. If one had no desires, except attaining God, there would not be scope for any sorrow. It is only the desire to achieve something, to latch on to something, an emotional attachment to something that causes the sorrow when it is either not attained or is lost. Now, desire for something is love or kama. The purity or impurity of desire determines the quantum of sorrow. Desire to attain God is, perhaps, the purest form of love/kama. Again, Kama can be for different purposes and with different grades/degrees of intensity. Desire for wife (cohabiting with one woman - as practised and example set by Lord Rama), children, home and their well being is a genuine and proper desire and to sustain them one needs money. Hence the need for a job/Karma and hence the sorrow when you fall short of resources for meeting those needs. Here comes the relativity between the 7th, 4th and the 10th. But, if the same love were to turn into lust (carnal desire - an animal instinct for sex) then the desire is improper. The higher such improper and uncontrolled desires the more the sorrows that one experiences. 7th is also the house that indicates the overcoming of enemies or being vanquished by them. Now, when does a person have enemies? Only a person who has something which others do not, or, when somebody desires to attain something which others too are aiming, does one create and have enemies. However, if a person were simply desirous of attaining God, he is not going to have enemies. It is only materialistic things/worldly things, which attract enemies. A beggar is most likely not to have enemies, while a rich man is bound to have more enemies because what a beggar doesn't have a rich man has. Here comes the relation between the 6th and the 7th bhava. The 6th indicates enemies and the 7th indicates vanquishing enemies or being vanquished by them. A weak 6th Lord and a strong 7th bhava is sure to vanquish the enemies, while in the converse the native is defeated. 7th bhava of the naisargika bha chakra is 'Vanij sthana' meaning the house of trade and commerce. What is the aim behind the karma? If it is to earn money, then the second from

the karma house (10th house) i.e., the 11th house and its trines come into focus. And of these, the 7th happens to be the 10th from the naisargika 10th bhava of the chart which indicates the karma to be performed and the actual desire for the performance of the karma (to earn money for sustenance). Thus, the 7th also becomes the house of business and being the naisargika house for 'Wife/Ardhangni' it also becomes the bhava for determining the compatibility with partners in business. Therefore, the 7th is truly reflective of the inner self of the person. It is reflective of the 'Ayana' of the person. An inappropriate lordship/placement/rasi of the 7th bhava indicates the extent to which a person bears a character, disposition in life, whether the person will be reborn or will attain moksha. Any affliction to the 7th would be detrimental to the development of the person as a good social being. Hence the 7th is a very vital bhava which holds the key to success or failure of life. Thus, to determine the strengths and results of native's chart, the 7th, 7th Lord and is Darapada (A7) placement become very significant and important. Mars in the 7th Indicates Kuja Dosha (this is due to the anger of Deva Rishi Narad - Upaya: Prayer to Hanumanji is the sole remedy). The placement of Mars in 7th indicates war or 'Yudh' in life (as may be seen from Lord Rama's life) which means a life full of struggles with frequent separation from wife. This could mean a separation, incompatible natures, angry nature/hot constitution of the wife/business partner, disharmony in marital life - which means a generally tense and strained personal life. However, the positive signs of have Mars in the 7th would mean that the person is very strong physically and also mentally as it aspects the 1st (Ascendant/Lagna), which is also because struggles actually strengthen the person mentally and physically. Venus in the 7th This would indicate love for all beautiful things, strong desire for sex (being the natural Kalatrakaraka i.e., the significator for sex), beautiful wife/partner, desire for material luxuries of life, a robust physique with sexual appeal, attractive body etc. Saturn in 7th This would indicate the dirty side of sex and other likings, a delayed marriage, spouse/partner being older than self, this would also mean that the spouse could be older in thoughts, disposition, age etc., separation, disharmony. The desire for sex could even be a carnal desire (as it gains Digbala in the 7th) without any discretion for caste, creed and levels. Jupiter in 7th

Jupiter, the Devaguru, is considered the best placement in the 7th. A Guru, and that too a Devaguru, could never do anything wrong. Hence he indicates the best for the overall well being of the person, particularly in a female's chart where he indicates absolute chastity. He should indicate the chaste desires of the person. Sun in the 7th Sun, king of all grahas, would mean that the spouse/partner is very dominating in nature, very regal/authoritative in disposition, angry/hot nature, reddish complexion, strong in physique and mental nature, a burning and never ending desire for sex and all things rich and royal. Moon in the 7th Moon, queen of all grahas, would thus indicate beauty, cool disposition, strong mind, charming, regal taste, splendorous mannerisms and dressing, urge for good and clean sex, white complexioned wife, good acumen to trade, gullible etc. Rahu in the 7th Being a demon, will indicate diabolical nature, carnal (sex)desires, ruthlessness in all aspects of life, dirty thoughts, filthy sex, involvement in prostitution, gambling and the likes. However, a controlled Rahu could also give the better things of life and material fulfilment. Propitiating Lord Shiva with water (Rudrabhishek) to control and calm the heated and passionate desires or have controlled sex is the best Upaya for Rahu, while - the mantra: "Hari Om Tat Sat" - Satyanarana Mantra is helpful to just cut off the effects of Rahu i.e., no desires at all). Ketu in the 7th Being the dismembered body of the demon Rahu, it would indicate a sickly spouse. Being the natural significator for Moksha, it would indicate that the partner/spouse will be a spiritual person. It could also indicate a nagging partner. An afflicted placement could mean sickness, unsteady mind, general destruction i.e., the infra-red passion of Ketu leads to selfdestruction as Lord Shiva destroyed Kamadeva. (The 7th house, is also the house of Kamadeva - hence the desires. Destruction of desires (i.e., Kamadeva) eventually leads to moksha).

7th Lord in the 6th bhava would mean the spouse turning an enemy where the faithfulness or fidelity is to be doubted. This could be redeemed only with a strong and benevolent Jupiter in the chart. 7th Lord in the 9th would mean that that bhagya (fortune) of the person will turn for the

good after marriage. Since 7th indicates rebirth and the 12th bhava indicates Moksha/sleep, 7th is a naisargika enemy of the 12th (7th bhava is 8th from the 12th bhava) as, to attain the desires one has to remain awake and be attached to the desire for its realization. Non-realization of the desire would eventually lead to rebirth for its fulfilment. The longevity of the first marriage (M1) is to be seen from the 2nd house to the 7th (i.e., the 8th bhava of the chart - the principle of 2nd being the maraka) as it is the sustaining house for the 7th. The 7th from the house of first marriage (M1) (i.e., 2nd bhava of the chart) would indicate the possibility of the second (M2) marriage and the longevity of this marriage is to be determined from the 2nd house to this bhava (M2) (i.e., the 3rd bhava of the chart). The 7th from M2 would indicate the 3rd marriage (M3) and the 2nd bhava from M3 would indicate its longevity. Subsequent marriages, usually till the 4th, are to be seen so on and so forth. Such a syndrome normally stops with the fourth marriage when the effect of Moon (in the form of mother or mother-in-law) comes in as a natural obstacle. However, these are to be reckoned by the Jyotish after careful observation of the customs and practices of different communities and persons. Normally, this phenomena of multiple marriages is most possible in people and communities where worship on Fridays is practised predominantly as they would imbibe more of Venusian effects. UPAPADA Upapada, also known as Gaunapada, is the 'Arudha' of the 12th bhava of the chart (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 1-2). (Gauna - means one who follows {Anuchara - that which follows - Sloka 2 of Chapter 30BPHS} - Accordingly, the 'Arudha' of the bhava that follows (12th) the Lagna is, thus, the Gaunapada or Upapada.) This pada determines the inner nature/attitude of the native towards the spouse. The 'Sambandha' or relationship of the lord of Upapada vis-à-vis the Lagna lord, by way of placement, will determine whether the native would marry at all or not. If the lord of Upapada goes to the 12th (the house for sacrifice/Tyaga) therefrom, it indicates a sure sign of denial of marriage. This would also indicate the delays, if any, and the reasons for such delay in marriage. Now, how do we see the 'sambandha' of the lord of Upapada with the lord of Lagna? The rasi/sign occupied by the lord of the Lagna is called 'Paka Lagna'. The Paka Lagna signifies the whims and fancies of the native. While the natal Lagna determines what is

good or bad for the body, Paka Lagna signifies what a person likes or dislikes. Thus, a papa graha occupying the Lagna will not signify clearly the likes and dislikes of the person as the Paka Lagna would. Therefore, the relationship between a graha and the lord of the Lagna/Paka Lagna should be studied carefully to determine the likes and dislikes, whims and fancies etc., of a person. When the sambandha of a graha is not good with the lord of Lagna/Paka Lagna, the graha tends to reject its significations. This determines the fact that a certain placement of a graha, though it signifies certain naisargik qualities, loses such qualities in terms of its relationship with the lord of the Lagna/Paka Lagna. This has to be studied carefully to determine whether the person would marry or not, what the person will like or dislike, what the person will adapt or renounce etc. For example, mere occupation of Lagna by Shani - a naisargika significator of alcohol and negative things - will not determine the persons liking for alcohol or negative aspects as his paka lagna would, while the converse is true in the case of benefics. (Note: However, Brihaspati [Karaka for 'Jeeva' and Dhi Shakti which is the most important quality of man] is the naisargik karaka for Paka Lagna.) Since Upapada determines the nature/attitude of the person towards the spouse who is a lifelong partner, it is very important that the sign/rasi of the Upapada is auspicious. It is the auspiciousness of the rasi that determines the purity of nature of the native and how the person would treat the spouse. Any affliction to the rasi, or if the rasi is inauspicious, to that extent the native's attitude towards the spouse is affected. This would mean that the compatibility, fidelity, affection etc., which form the basics of good spousal relationship, either become questionable or it is totally absent depending on the inauspiciousness or affliction of the sign. Thus, the lord of Gaunapada becomes very important in determining the spouse (family etc.,), spousal attitude of the person, and happiness/sorrow from spouse. An exalted lord of Upapada will bring to the native a spouse from a noble family, while in the case of a debilitated lord of Upapada the reverse holds true meaning thereby that the spouse will be from a family below the status of the native. Following are the significations in the case of the lord of Upapada being conjoined with: 1. Surya - the spouse would be from a family enjoying political power, or from a higher caste meaning change in caste (as Sun represents temples - a place where people of higher learning/caste live/work); 2. Moon - the spouse could be from a wealthy family, or a family with immense popularity.

3. Mars - the spouse could be from a family linked with the Martian qualities like Police, Military, Kshatriya families etc. 4. Mercury - the spouse could be from a family involved in dealing with writing/books, or in accounting professions, or in trade. 5. Jupiter - the spouse would be from a brahmin family, or from a learned family, or from a judicial family. 6. Venus - the spouse could be from a family with a poetic and romantic touch, artistic flair, involved with cattle (like dairying), dealing in clothes or cosmetics, or anything that is linked with beauty. 7. Saturn - the spouse would be from a lower family, or lower caste, or from a family engaged in menial jobs such as factory workers etc. 8. Rahu - the spouse would be from a family involved in gambling and other such related activities, or from a foreign land. 9. Ketu - the spouse could belong to an ascetic family, or a family that is detached from normal stream of society.

As we know the principle that it is always the 2nd bhava that sustains the previous bhava, determining the effects of the 2nd bhava from Upapada becomes important in determining the sustenance of the marriage. Any afflictions or inauspiciousness of the 2nd bhava from the Upapada will indicate the length of marriage i.e., how long the marriage would last and when it breaks what will be the reasons that determine such a break. From this we get an important principle:- The nature of sign in the 2nd bhava from Upapada is important in determining the real cause of break in marriage (which could be in the form of death (under various circumstances), legal or illegal separation, separation due to other ordinary or extraordinary circumstances etc.,). The following graha placements/rasi in the 2nd bhava from Upapada indicate the broad causes for break in marriage:

1. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate a benefic, or it is aspected by or conjunct with a benefic, then the native enjoys good results (from wife) - [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].

2. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate a papa graha, and/or it is occupied or aspected by or conjunct with a graha in debilitation (either in rasi/navamsa), then the destruction of wife/marital happiness is bound to happen. [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12]. 3. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate an exalted graha (either in rasi or navamsa) or should receive aspect by any such graha, then the person should have many wives. The same is also applicable in the case of Mithun (quality of copulation and many companions) being the 2nd from Upapada. Even Taurus (owned by Shukra) is known to give plurality of marriage. [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12]. 4. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to be occupied by its own lord or if the said lord is in his other house (in the case of dual ownership), then the death of wife will be at an advanced age. [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12]. 5. If the graha, which is a constant indicator of wife (either the 7th lord or Sukra) is in own house, the loss of wife will be only at an advanced stage. (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 13 to 15). 6. If the lord of 2nd from Upapada is 2nd from the Lagna (natal ascendant) and is with a papa graha, then the marriage could break due to the native's thieving habits. 7. Shani and Rahu in 2nd from Upapada - loss of wife through death and calumny (slander). (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Sloka - 16). If the said 2nd happens to be Shani's own house (Makar or Kumbh) the wife will have disease in legs; and, if Rahu too joins Shani's own house in 2nd, the wife is sure to be lame. Shani, Rahu and Surya in the said 2nd will cause distress to bones (Surya rules bones). 8. Mercury in 2nd from Upapada will cause verbal warfare (Budh rules speech) with wife. Even excess speech (unwanted speech) can damage the marriage. The marriage could break due to extra-marital relationships, as Budh rules Mithun and Mithun signifies such relationships. Budh also signifies dealing with books and writing. Indulgence in books and writing could lead to a break in marriage. Budh and Ketu in 2nd from Upapada causes breakage of bones. (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Sloka - 18). Budh and Rahu in 2nd from Upapada will give a stout body to the wife. (Slokas 19-22). If Mangal and Shani occupy such a 2nd house that happens to be owned by Budh, the wife then suffers from nasal disorders. (Slokas 19-22). Budh and Mangal in the 2nd from Upapada will cause dental disorders to the wife. (Slokas 19-22). However, Budh in 2nd from Upapada in wife's horoscope will indicate a strong Rajyog for the husband. This too could be a cause of break in marriage.)

9. Shukra in 2nd from Upapada could signify break in marriage due to libidinous activities. Rishabh being such a 2nd house indicates many wives or plurality of marriage, which could also be a cause for break in marriage. (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7-12). Shukra and Ketu in 2nd from Upapada will cause disorder of blood, leucorrhoea. (BPHS: Chapter 30: Sloka 17). 10. Moon in 2nd from Upapada would signify break in marriage (or death) due to problems in the lymphatic fluids that would damage the physical health of the wife. As Moon rules mind, it could also indicate emotional problems leading to break in marriage. If Shani afflicts such placement of the Moon, it is sure to cause severe depressions for the wife. 11. Surya in 2nd from Upapada would cause death/separation due to high fevers, bone disorders. 12. Brihaspati in the 2nd from Upapada would cause break due to child birth/childlessness, lack of intelligence, excess weight etc. Jupiter and Rahu in such a 2nd house will cause dental problems; while Guru and Shani in such a 2nd house will cause trouble in eyes/ears of the wife. (BPHS: Chapter 30: Slokas 19-22). 13. If Mangal happens to be in 2nd from Upapada, it could cause separation from wife through sudden accidents in combination with Kethu for certain; blood disorders; death in fights; death due to arms and ammunitions; separation due to fiery temperament; anger and inflexibility and ego; and other Martian qualities. However, all these are to be studied from the natal ascendant, Lagna Pada (Arudha of Lagna), the 7th from Upapada and the lords thereof. (BPHS: Chapter 30: Slokas 22 & 23.5). (Upaya for delayed marriage: Fasting on the days of the lord - can consume only milk and some fruits.) However, to clear the general afflictions to the 7th bhava and also the kidney, prayer to Lord Shiva is the key. Chanting the Maha Mrityunjeya Mantra 11 times with milk held in the hand and consuming that milk immediately thereafter helps in removing all poison (toxicity) from the body. This not only purifies the mind (thought) but also cleanses the kidney, which is signified by the 7th bhava. [Maharshi Attri is believed to cleansed the body of Lord Shiva off all the poison that he consumed during Sagar Manthana by placing Moon on his (Shiva's) head. Hence milk (signified by Moon) is believed to cure the afflictions of this house (ruled by Shiva) with the chanting of Maha Mrityunjeya Mantra].

Eighth House

९ āyu ranam ripum cāpi durgam mrtadhanam tathā gatyanukādikam sarvam paśyedrandhrādvicakshanah ..9.. āyu- age/ longevity; ranam - battles and wars; ripum - weaknesses; cāpi - and also; durgam - difficult situation; mrtadhanam - wealth of the dead/ legacy/ inheritence; tathā and gatyanukādikam - things that have happenes; sarvam -everything; paśyed- see; randhrāt- randhra bhava/ 8th house; vicakshanah- observe from/ experience from, being conscious of

The length of one's life is to be seen from the 8th house. A strong 8th house, lord of the 8th and lord of the lagna who is also well placed determine the life of the person. There are four types of aayus - (1) Dirgaayu (long life - beyond 75 years); (2) Madhyaayu (middle life - 32 to 75 years); and (3) Alpaayu (short life - 20 to 32 years); while the fourth type is known as Balarishta (child death - 0 to 19 years). In normal parlance, a longlife or dirgaayu is considered good as it generally indicates the satisfaction of having lived the life as one gets enough time to accomplish the desires. The strengths of the 8th house and its lord, lagna and its lord and their placements; as also the 10th house and 10th lord (as it is the 3rd house from the 8th) are to be considered properly before pronouncing the longevity of the person. Since the 8th is indicative of the longevity, it is also intimately connected with the battlefield and enemies. A stronger enemy is bound to kill in the battle while a weaker enemy is likely to be won over. A proper study of the 8th house and the Rudramsa can indicate the timing of war, the length of war and its victory or defeat. Since 8th is also an indicator of forts and fortresses, one will come to learn their strengths and weaknesses, rise and fall of the forts (kingdoms and kings). We know that the lord of 8th is also called rogesh (lord of long-term disease). A proper and detailed study of the 8th could indicate the type of disease that one would die of and the length of time that one will suffer during the inimical period of the 8th house and its lord. The placement of the lord of 8th will also indicate the place where exactly in the physical body would one get affected by disease, the type and duration of such disease and its cure or otherwise. All this would depend on the placement of grahas in the 8th, placement and strength of lord of 8th and lord of lagna. It would be very interesting to note the relation between the 7th and 8th house in terms of

longevity. While the 8th indicates longevity, the 7th (being the 12th to 8th) indicates loss to the longevity. A strong 7th indicating strong/over indulgence in sex causes loss of longevity. Loss of semen, which is vitality, cuts short the length of life. Thus the 7th, which is opposite to celibacy, affects very much the longevity of life. A strong Venusian activity is thus an enemy of the longevity. 8th is also the house of Mrutadhanam, meaning, the accruals in the form of legacies and insurance. It is also known as the house of unearned wealth, which also includes gambling. While the activity of gambling itself is seen from the 8th house, the karma (the act of speculation) for gambling is seen from the 5th house (it is the 10th from the 8th - Bhatbhavam principle). Thus, the 8th, along with the 6th and 12th houses is called the 'dushtstana' meaning the malefic houses because of their ability to either create or make enemies and provide detachment and loss. The Moon in 8th is particularly undesirable as it is called "Ashtama Chandra Marana Karaka" meaning the Moon in the 8th wields death-inflicting powers to the sign/house it owns. Rulers are known to be killed, wars are known to be lost, persons are known to lose their lives when the Moon is placed in the 8th.

Ninth House १० bhāgyam śyālam ca dharmam ca bhrātrpatnyādikāmstathā tīrthayātrādikam sarvam dharmasthānānnirīkshayet ..10.. bhāgyam- fortune; śyālam ca- and; dharmam - path of righteousness, duties and obligations; ca- also; bhrātrpatnyādikāmstathā - also the wife of the brother; tīrthayātrādikam - pilgrimages etc.; sarvam - everything; dharmasthānānnirīkshayet judge from the dharma sthana (9th house) The 9th bhava signifies father, dharma, guru, past karma, bhagya, long journeys, thighs, sister-in-law (brother's wife), journeys to holy places etc.

Why is the 9th house the significator of father and dharma? From the principle of trines, we know that Lord Brahma resides in the 1st bhava, while Lord Shiva resides in the 5th and Lord Vishnu in the 9th bhava. While the 1st bhava signifies 'ayu' (birth) and the 5th signifies prosperity, the 9th indicates 'dharma' since Lord Vishnu

resides in it. It is he who fixes the dharma of the person and gives according to what he deserves. The 9th house of the naisargik rasi chakra is Dhanur (Sagittarius) which is a fiery sign and its lord is Devaguru Brihaspati (Jupiter). The fiery nature of Dhanur is because of its agni tatwa, which means energy in the form of light. This agni is called the 'Brihat Agni' or the light of enlightenment and it acts on the dhi shakti (head) without with one will never be able to attain enlightenment/knowledge. This energy is represented by Brihaspati as we know that he is the significator of dhi shakti. It is because of the reason that Lord Vishnu's will in determining the creation of the person, his dharma, his bhagya etc., is seen from this house of Brihaspati, that Jupiter is seen as representing God (Bhagavate/Bhagam) in the horoscope. Brihaspati is said to represent God in the horoscope because he possesses all the qualities like shantam (peace), shubhalakshanam (good looks/disposition), daya (mercy) etc., that God possesses. But how is Brihaspati connected with the birth of the individual? Jupiter represents God and he is the sustainer of life (jeeva) while Surya is the giver of life. Therefore, there should be some graha representing and acting as God to create life. It is Surya, in the form of father who acts as God to create life. God fixes our birth on the basis of our past karma but he cannot take birth on earth to create every individual being. The job of creation is thus the responsibility of the father when he, at that moment of creation, acts as God. The representation of God in physical form by the father is the reason why the 9th house is associated with father. How is father responsible for birth? The atma that is to take birth resides in the body of the father in a place called "Mooladharachakra". The Mooladharachakra is actually the end of the spinal chord in our body. In the fetal stage, the baby in the womb of the mother develops with a tail, which is actually the extension of the spinal chord, which gradually recedes, with the growth of the fetus. In the Bhagwad Gita, Lord Krishna has explained how the atma comes to reside in this chakra of the father. It is in the form of rain that the atma comes down on the earth and through the soil, it enters the trees and gets into the fruits through the sap of the tree. The atma, then finds its way to the father when such a fruit which bears the atma to be born is consumed by him. Through the blood stream it reaches the mooladharachakra where it resides till such time fixed by God for its birth. The deity of Mooladharachakra is Lord Maha Ganapthi as he is the deity of Ketu. We know that Ketu rules the tail. It is the initial tail that gradually recedes to become the end of the spine and is known as Mooladharachakra. Thus, Ketu becomes the important graha to be

studied to see the procreative aspects of the father. Therefore, Ketu is known to expand the family in terms of numbers and is also symbolically represented by a yellow square, which is the symbol of Ketu (procreation). Since Surya is the giver of life and is the naisargik atmakarak (who also represents father), it is exalted in Aries in the Ashwin nakshatra, which is a nakshatra of Ketu. Thus, we see the connection of how and why Sun is exalted in Aries. Thus, we come to see the relationship between father and God. Therefore, the physical presence/form of father is seen from the 9th house. Besides, the other important of role of father in a person's life is to teach the child the ideals/principles of life. The first ideology/principle, otherwise known as dharma, is learnt from the house i.e., from the father. Then comes the role of the teacher - Guru. A good guru teaches good things to the child. Good knowledge is very important for the proper upbringing of the child. It is good knowledge and good principles imbibed by the child both in the family and from the Guru, that stand good in the life of a person. It keeps him principled in life. And good principles inculcate good and strong discipline. Therefore, the 9th house becomes a very important chart in the life of a person. Any deviation from/desertion of dharma leads to the destruction of the self finally. When dharma (principle) is affected, the 11th house (labhasthana) therefrom, which is the 7th house indicating wife, is first affected. Subsequently leading to affect the 5th (the house of children - because the wife's principles (7th) is affected) and the 3rd is affected as the prakrambal of the native is used to shield the family (wife and children). And when the 3rd is affected, the Lagna too is affected because it is the individual who is adding on to his sins (paapa). Now, when is the dharma affected? It gets affected in a bid to earn more (labha 11th house). Bad principles adopted to increase the income in labhasthan (11th) no doubt increases the income, but it also increases the sins to that extent affecting the 9th house, which sets of a chain reaction to the other houses (11th therefrom). This is derived from the "Mandooka Dasha" (Mandooka dasha means frog jumps on every third house. This is seen in the Rudramsa chart and is seen for devining wars, victories, defeats etc.). Thus, the 9th bhava is also for discipline. It indicates 'Japa' which disciplines the person's life. Strong 9th house will indicate a strong sense of discipline and, hence, strong principles. This will reflect the extent to which the person will observe discipline in life and obedience towards his father and Guru. (A strong 9th and the Sun placed in 4th or 8th from Lagna indicates the person to be very obedient to father.) The 9th house also reflects the past karma of the person. It is the good deeds in one's life that determine the quality of life one would lead in the next birth. The physical body of a person perishes with time, but the atma carries with it the karma accumulated by the person. It is according to this karma that one gets the share (Bhagya - derived from bhaga

or bhagam, meaning the share from father/God) of the material things in the world. Hence, the 9th house is also called the house of 'Bhagya' - meaning, what one would enjoy as his/her share of things in the world as decided by God. Since the 9th signifies the thighs of the person, it also indicates long distance journeys. While studying long distance journeys, it is very important to study the "Jalapatha saham" (Jala - meaning water; patham - meaning crossing; and saham - meaning point) to reckon whether the person will cross large bodies of water (oceans etc.,) and also "Paradesa saham" (Paradesa - meaning foreign; and saham - meaning point) to reckon whether the person will have residence in foreign land. However, the sambandha of Shukra is also to be reckoned as he is the significator of vehicles (means of conveyance), while Ketu, the mokshakaraka, will indicate astral travels (travel of the atma by detachment from the physical self - which is normally attained only by Sadhus after strong tapasya. Ketu helps attain this by way of detaching the mind from the physical self.). 9th bhava being the house of the Lord, it also indicates temples and other places of worship (strong influence of Surya on 9th will indicate construction of temples, while affliction from Rahu will indicate destruction/desecration of religious places). 9th bhava also indicates the wife of the younger brother and also the wife's younger sister. Another aspect that could be seen from the 9th house is 'renunciation' and its timing is to be derived from its 'Drig Dasha' (Drig - is the power to see). The spiritual guru of the person is to be seen from the 'Vimsamsa' (D-20) chart of the person. It is the spiritual guru who can help and guide the person during trying times and put him/her on the right path. Thus, we may see that the 9th house is a very important house of the horoscope of a person. It reflects the principles and ideals of the person and to what extent will he/she follow it in life. Thus, a good and strong 9th house would mean a strongly principled life and opposite would hold true in case of afflictions of the 9th. Connection between the lords of the 9th and 10th bhavas will indicate "Dharmakarmadipati Yoga" which will mean that the person will use the principles (whatever acquired from family and from guru) in performing karma (job). Hence, it may safely be assumed that prescribing a stone/gem of the 9th lord would be immensely beneficial to the person at all times with the exception being the case where the 9th lord is also the lord of the 6th house (the house of enemies). Also, Jupiter being the lord of the 9th of the natural zodiac, chanting the mantra "Om Gurave Namaha" will strengthen the 9th house, while chanting the mantra "Om Sat Gurave Namaha" will pacify him/her and

also strengthen the person spiritually.

Tenth House ११ rājyam cākāśamvrttim ca mānam caiva pitustathā pravāsasya rnasyāpi vyomasthānānnirīkshanam ..11..

rājyam - royalty/ kingshjip/ authority; ca- and; ākāśamvrttim - ambition; ca- and; mānam reputation/ fame; caiva- and also; pituh- father; tathā - and; pravāsasya - living in foreign land, immigration; rnasyāpi - also debts; vyomasthānāt- the house of sky/ ether/ akasha; nirīkshanam- judge from

Royalty/authority (Rajyam); place and profession/livelihood/honour; gains from father; living in foreign lands and debts are to be understood from the 10th house – so says the standard text (BPHS). The 10th house is the most important quadrant/kendra of a chart. It is one of the principle pillars of the life of the person as it depicts the karma/action of the individual. This shows the karmic direction in one‘s life. It is to be seen along with the 9th house which shows the dharma of the person. Any connection between the 9th and 10th house will show the interlink between the dharmik (religious) and karmic (action) levels of the native. The 10th house of the natural zodiac is Capricorn (Makar) owned by Saturn (Sani). Our Maharishis were such great seers that what astronomical science is proving today regarding the gradual drift or precession of the solar system towards the constellation Capricorn, was realized and noted by them many thousands of years ago. The four quadrants/kendras (Aries (Mesh); Cancer (Kark); Libra (Thula) and Capricorn (Makar)) of the natural zodiac represent the four yuga as follows: 1. Aries (Mesh) - 1st house - Satyug 2. Cancer (Kark) - 4th house - Tretayug 3. Libra (Thula) - 7th house - Dwaparyug 4. Capricorn (Makar) - 10 thouse - Kaliyug ABHIJIT NAKSHTRA – 10TH HOUSE AND THE RELEVANCE IN KALIYUG

Vedic (Hindu) astrology is based on the lunar movement and is, therefore, centred around the movement of Moon (representing Krishna – Vishnu avatar). The horoscope is, therefore, based on the principle movement of Moon. The fixation of Moon decides the fixation of other planets in the chart. Moon takes 27 and 1/3rd days to traverse the zodiac from zero degrees Cancer (Kark) and return to zero degrees Cancer. This would mean that there should be 27 ½ asterisms/Nakshatras. However, we have 27 visible asterisms/Nakshatras from Ashwini to Rohini and the 1/3rd invisible nakshatra. The 1/3rd part of the invisible nakshatra was referred to Hari (Maha Vishnu) and this was found to be approximately 10 degrees (all other stars rule 13degrees and 20 minutes of a sign/constellation). As Capricorn (Makar) is the constellation that is the abode of Maha Vishnu in kaliyug, this invisible (inter-Calary) nakshatra named ―ABHIJIT NAKSHTRA‖ was fixed in the Makar rasi. This is the rasi and star towards which the entire solar system is known to be heading and this movement of the solar system is known is ‗precession‘. This is the nakshatra used to adjust the motion of Moon. This nakshatra is most powerful during the noon (12 noon) when Maha Vishnu is known to be on the move to ensure dharma and all good works can safely be undertaken during this period. Since this is in Capricorn – the 10th house of the natural zodiac, the significance/importance of the 10th house in every individuals chart becomes very important and central to a person‘s quality of life and action. A strong 10th house determines whether a person will become a karmayogi or not. Karma is action/labour and perform karma one expends energy. Therefore, the first significator of the 10th house becomes Saturn (Sani) as he uses up a great deal of energy to do a work. Besides, Saturn is the planet who keeps the account of all bad karmas of a person and punishes a person according to the deeds of the person. Thus, Saturn is also known as a ‗Karmic planet‘. Besides the individual karma, Saturn also keeps an account of the ‗Pitri Rina‘ (debts of father and forefathers). Therefore, the first action of a person born on this earth should be to wipe away the ‗pitri rina‘. Lord Krishna says in Bhagwad Gita that blessed are those who die without any debts – ‗pitri rina‘ in particular. To wipe away all accumulated debts and to perform work one needs energy and this energy comes from the planet Mars (Mangal). Mars, thus, becomes the 2nd important planet so far as the 10th house is concerned. As a matter of fact, this one of the prime reasons why Mars exalts and also attains digbal in the 10th house. Mars is represented by Lord Hanuman who is a symbol of supreme strength and energy. Regular prayers to Lord Hanuman will thus remove all Martian afflictions and help perform right karma. Where does all the energy of Mars come from? Sun (Surya) (Narayan) is the only source

from where Mars draws the strength/energy. Sun is therefore another chief planet for the activities of the 10th house. Sun also gains digbal along with Mars in the 10th house. It is, therefore, very important that all karma/activity is performed during the day when there is natural sun light. Performance of any karma/activity – either good or bad – requires intelligence (Dhi shakti). Thus, Jupiter, the chief significator of ‗Dhi Shakti‘ becomes the 3rd important planet for the 10th house. Regular chanting of ‗Brihaspati Gayatri‘ helps strengthen Jupiter, which eventually strengthens the intelligence of the person and also helps the person perform only right and good karma. One of the most important aspects of doing any karma/action, is the basic desire to do so. This desire for doing a karma comes from the planet Mercury (Budh). Therefore, Mercury becomes a very important planet for the 10th house. A weak and afflicted Mercury could ruin the life of a person due to lack of desire to perform any karma/activity. The positive sides apart, the following are the negative sides of the above planets in the 10th house when they are either too strong or weak/afflicted: 1. Sun = short term goals over shadow the long term/actual goals of the person. Therefore, the ayana (direction) of the person is lost. 2. Saturn = there is too much of hard work with minimum of returns or very little achievement. 3. Mars = there is very high energy level and there is too much drive/passion in anything/work undertaken by the person. 4. Jupiter = there is simply too much knowledge and, therefore, lack of focus because of the broad base of knowledge. This aspect can, however, be controlled by strengthening Saturn (the lord of Jupiter‘s debility) – the primary level of control. The secondary level of control is by strengthening Moon (the lord of Jupiter‘s exaltation). Saturn – Jupiter conjunction causes ‗Brahma Yoga‘. The different aspects of karma/activity are: (a) Creation (b) Preservation; and (c) Destruction The planet occupying the 10th house signifies the karma/activity that would be performed

by the individual. Sun in the 10th will signifies the creation. It represents a king or top positions in the government. It is bhagwan Ram who decides who will be the king. Thus, Sun in the 10th will give Rajyoga while its affliction will give the opposite – ‗Pravrajya yoga‘, meaning renunciation. Sun aspected by Saturn will cause delay or loss of the Rajyoga. Moon in the 10th signifies preservation. The sustenance of the Rajyog depends on the will of Krishna (Moon). A weak or afflicted Moon will render an oscillating Rajyog. To sustain such a weak or oscillating rajyog, it is important to strengthen Mars (the lord of Moon‘s debility) at the primary level, and Venus (the lord of Moon‘s exaltation) at the secondary level. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 2:16 PM 29 comments:

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Badhakasthana & Badhakesh Introduction In Prasna Marga, Harihara has given the analysis of an horsocope based on Badhaka point of view. He says that for all movable signs, the 11th house therefrom is the badhaka sthana, for all fixed signs, the 9th therefrom are their badhakasthana and for all the dual signs, the 7th therefrom are their badkasthanas. Thus for the 12 signs of the zodiac, the badhakasthanas are:

In this method, the quadrants of the house of harm can also be harmful. This is based on the principle of Paraspara Karaka i.e. doing each other‘s job when the planets/signs are placed in mutual quadrants. Paraspara Karaka means, you pat my back and I shall pat yours or you kick my back and I shall kick yours. The patting or kicking is dependent on the natural relationship of the planets under consideration. Thus if natural enemies are placed in the quadrants, they shall fight and when natural friends are placed in such position, they shall work with each other in harmony.

From the placement of the badhakesh (lord of the badhakasthana) or planets in the badhakasthana, we can judge the wrath of others and their result consequences in our lives in form of troubles. The wrath of following are discussed here under: 1. Wrath of deity 2. Wrath of Sarpadeva or divine sepents 3. Wrath of parents 4. Preta Bhadha 5. Dristi Badha 6. Abhichara Wrath of Deity The wrath of the deity is to be judged based on various factors. The 12th house from the Atmakaraka is the place of the Ista Devata and it is from the 12th house from the Badhakesh that the past life history of maintenance of the deity is to be deciphered. The following guidelines are the key to the analysis of wrath of deity 1. Badhakesh is placed in an adverse place and afflicted. 2. If a Malefic planet is placed in the 12th house from the Badhakesh, it indicates that the worshipped image was mutilated. This brings the wrath of the deity signified by the Badhakesh. Depending on the malefic planets [Rahu, Saturn, Mars] / Upagraha [Guika, Mandi] involved, the following can be inferred: (a) Gulika/ Rahu: Gulika is the son of Saturn and extremely diabolical. It rises at the end of the Saturn's portion in the eight part division of the day. Gulika shows poision and Rahu indicate serpents. Hence this indicates some blemishes related to serpents such as a curse of the Serpent deity or a serpent having touched the image of the deity has made it very impure. (b) Saturn: Pollution /dirt on the image/ temple. (c) Mars: Disputes /bad management of worship/ image/ temple etc. The fault leading to the wrath of the deity can be narrowed down as follow. Here we must understand that the if Badhakesh is ill placed and the 12th from the badhakesh is afflicted, the we can be certain that the native shall have wrath of a deity. The reason can be divined from:

1. The malefic influences on the 12th from the badhakesh and/ or 2. The badhakesh itself and/ or 3. From the house where the badhakesh is placed Cause of Wrath based on placement of Badhakesh in different houses [Ch15, Sl 11], 1. Lagna: Lagna shows image and hence this means that the idol has been mutilated. Influence of planets on Badhakesh in Lagna: a. Mars: breaking idol, image or any sacred object associated with the deity. A fresh idol has to be installed in a temple. b. Saturn/ Rahu/ Gulika: Saturn rules dirt, Gulika poison and Rahu impurities. Thus if they influence the badhakesh, it indicates that pollution and dirt have made the idol impure. c. If Sun associates, then it is due to birds. (Birds are ruled by Sun) 2. Fourth house: Fourth house shows the place of worship or the temple and hence it means that that the temple is either broken, desecrated or forgotten. Influence of planets on Badhakesh in Fourth House: a. Mars: The temple is either broken or dilapidated and needs repairs b. Saturn: The temple has been forgotten (Saturn rules loss of memory) c. Saturn/ Rahu: The temple is desecreated (Saturn rules dirt and Rahu rules impurities) and needs to be sanctified. 3. Second or Eleventh house: If the badhakesh is in one of these two houses, these houses being the dhana and aya bhava respectively, it indicates that the deity‘s wealth has either been stolen or misappropriated. The nature of the property can be judged from the nature of the sign. This property is either Dhatu (Inanimate object), Moola (grains, trees, lands etc) or Jeeva (Men, Animals etc) depending on the Lagna as being movable, fixed or dual. The nature of the sign is however, overridden by planets if they conjoin the Lagna. Mercury and Jupiter signify Jeeva, Sun & Venus signify Moola and the others viz., Moon, Mars, Saturn and Rahu signify Dhatu. This can also be judged from the placement of the badhakesh in different nakshatras. For that matter the naksatras reckoned from Aswini are in the order of Dhatu, Moola & Jeeva. Similarly, inferences can be made from the other houses. Remedial measures Since the dispositor of a planet indicate what sustains the planet and the house and also

represent the mental and psychological aspect of a house or planet, the remedy of the sin committed against the deity can be seen from the dispositor of the badhakesh. The tattva (Elements) of the dispositor of the badhakesh, shall indicate, which remedy can propitiate the angry deity. The remedies based on the tattvas are given below:

Further Remedies are given based on the house where the badhakesh is placed and also the planet who shows the cause of the wrath(This can be the afflicted badhakesh itself of the malefics in the 12th from the badhakesh). They are as follows: Remedies based on placement of the Badhakesh in different Houses

Remedies based on the obstruction by planets

Wrath of Sarpa Deva In jyotish the planet which signify the serpents is Rahu. The placement of Rahu in different parts of the horoscope and the evil influences it exerts show varity of troubles due to wrath of serpents. Based on the nature of influences on Rahu, the serpents can be of various types. Though curses of the Divine Serpents have already been dealt in the section above, placement of Rahu in 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 house requires additional attention and propitiation. Nature of Wrath: 1. If Rahu is connected in any way with Badhakesh, it becomes extremely diabolical. The dasa of such Rahu could be extremely troublesome. Whenever such placement occurs, remedial measures are compulsory.

2. Jupiter represent the divine qualities and its influence on Rahu while simultaneously influencing Badhakesh, it shows divine nature of the serpents. Thus, if Jupiter associates with the Badhakesh and is placed in a Dusthana [6/8/12] and if Rahu is in a quadrant from Jupiter, then the curse is from superior or divine serpents.

3. In the above combination, if Gulika is in quadrants instead of Rahu, then these are inferior serpents. This is because, Gulika is the son of Saturn and is known for its diabolical nature. The nature of Gulika is to give poison and if it is involved in the wrath of serpents, the trouble could be extrenely strong, as though the life of native has become full of snake venom. Such combination requires immediate propitiation.

4. If the Sun associates with Rahu, then the serpents are beneficial and essentially intent in long term good.

5. Similarly, the Moon associating with Rahu shows evil-minded serpents intent on causing disaster.

Remedies: The following remedies have been prescribed in the Prasna Marga and other traditional texts

Wrath of Parents 1. The Badhak 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 Badhak sign in Rasi or Navamsa to show the curse of father. Similarly, the Moon (natural significator of mother) should be in the aforementioned Badhak sign to show the curse of Mother.

2. The Badhakesh associated with Leo & with Mars/Saturn shows the anger/sorrow of the father or some paternal elder respectively. The Badhakesh associated with Cancer & with Mars/Saturn shows the anger/sorrow of the mother or some maternal elder respectively.

3. 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 12th house or the Moon in the 6th house shows the displeasure of mother.

Remedies: 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.

Preta Badhak If the funeral ceremonies or annual rites called Shraddh of the dead are not performed, then, it is believed that such a dead person remains in the form of a Pisacha & affects relations. The presence of Gulika/ Ketu in the Badhak sign shows the danger. The malefic associating with Gulika shows the cause of death of the Pisacha. Some of such combinations showing the death is given below:

1. If Gulika/ Ketu is in any manner associated with Mars by conjunction, aspect or is placed in Aries or Scorpio, it shows sudden death or accident, burns, weapons, smallpox etc.

2. If instead of Mars, the association was with Saturn, misery & poverty may be the cause of death.

3. Rahu associating with Gulika shows snakebite and other deadly poisons.

Similarly, the sign occupied by Gulika/Ketu show the sex of the Pisacha. If Gulika associates with the 4th house or lord in some manner, then the Pisacha is related to the family, if not, then it is from outside. The ashtottaramsa [108th Division of a sign. If in the beginning, young age and if in the end of the sign, old age is indicated] is the age of the Preta/Pisacha. Remedies include Parvana Shraddh, Tila Homa etc. Depending on the affliction, Pooja/mantra of Ugra Devata should be prescribed.

Dristi Badha Dristi means sight. Such kind of obstruction appear in life is some of the person related to us becomes jealous or evil towards us and thus exert invisible evil influences. The ―evil eye‖ has been classified as three kinds of demons. Their names are always ―Kamas‖ as the evil eye is causes by desire (Kama).

1. Ranthu Kamas causes worries and is indicated by the Badhakesh in Lagna or associating with Lagna Lord and Gulika.

2. Hanthu Kamas is intent on killing, and is seen by the association of the Badhakesh with the 6th or 8th house or its lord and the Lagna or Lagna lord. Relief comes from the aspecting benefic planet.

3. Bali Kamas desires some form of Bali (sacrificial offering). This is indicated by Rahu /Gulika is in 4th ,5th ,7th or 8th house. If 6th lord conjoins /aspects, the problem is due to enemy‘s action.

Remedies Natural benefics have the ability to mitigate the evils in the horoscope. If such planet is in quadrants to the Rahu/ Gulika or aspecting or associating with the Badhak, gemstones of the planet should be worn and the deities indicated should be worshipped and given offerings. Abhichara Abhichara means black majic. This is something which is practiced in many ways in different parts of the world, invoking the negetive energies. The basic motive for black magic is driving the enemy away from the locality, kill him or cause Lunacy. This can involve things such as giving him food (polluted)/burying material inside his house etc.

Combination for Abhichara: 1. Badhakesh association with 6th house or lord. 2. 6th lord in 1st, 7th, or 12th house as Mars occupies or aspects Lagna. 3. Ketu is 1st, 4th, or 10th as Mars aspect Lagna.

Remedies 1. Mritunjaya Japa, Ganapati or Tila Homa indicates the relief.

General Remedial Measures 1. Jupiter [who represent Sadashiva or Maha-Vishnu] & ninth lord help /protect.

2. A natural benefic in the ninth or ninth Lord in strength in a quadrant or Jupiter in Lagna/aspecting Lagna are a few of the combinations for protection.

3. If malefic are in quadrant to them, they will strongly block the efficacy. The ninth Lord can also be the Lord of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 houses respectively. The other house influencing the ninth house would show the deity who need to be worshipped. For example, if the ninth Lord is also Lord of second house then, start the remedial process by worshipping the Kuladevata. 4. If any planet conjoined or aspected by a natural benefic or a natural benefic itself, is in Lagna, then the deity indicated by the benefic planet shall surely protect the person. 5. If the ninth Lord associates with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then the deity he worshipped in his previous birth has been neglected, thereby leading to misfortune and troubles. 6. If the fourth Lord is associated with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then it is the Grama Devata who need to be worshipped.

7. If the second Lord associates with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then it is the Kula Devata. Advise resumption of worship immediately. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 2:08 PM 10 com Saturday, January 08, 2005 Astakavarga: A snapshot The following section provides methods to judge a horoscope with the help of Astakavarga. These are taken from Immortal Classic Prasna Margam and give vital clues to judge the horoscope of a native with a holistic view. I am sure the readers would not find it difficult to understand as they are pretty clear and concise. In the sarvastakavarga, signs having more than 30 bindus can be said to be the best (srestha); those getting between 25 and 30 - middling (madyama) and those below 25worst (kasta). The best sign should be selected for all good work, journey etc. worst sign should be avoided. Person born in best signs can be taken for association. They will bring in good. Persons born in worst sign will be source of distress.

Judging Volume of Income and Expenditure

1. The sum total of the bindus in the 2nd, 4th, 9th, 10th and 11th is known as Vittya. If the total exceeds 164, the native will be prosperous, otherwise his expenses would be high. If the value exactly equals 164, then the expenses would equal to the income. 2. The sum total of bindus in the 6th, 8th and the 12th houses is known as Teertha. If is is less than 76, income will be greater. However, if it exceeds 76, expenses would be greater. If it is 76, expenses would equal to the income. Minimum number of Bindus requires for prosperity of a Bhava In the sarvastakavarga, the minimum number of bindus required are: Lagna: 25; 2nd: 22; 3rd: 29; 4th: 24; 5th: 25; 6th: 34; 7th: 19; 8th: 24; 9th: 29; 10th: 36; 11th: 54; 12th: 16 If the number of bindus exceed the number mentioned above the bhava is strenthened. It is desired that the number in the good bhavas namely Lagna, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th should be more than the number mentioned whereas the number in the 6th, 8th or 12th should be lesser to be free from enmity/diseases/accidents etc; weaknesses/ debt etc and excessive expenses respectively. For a bhava to be really fruitful, the bhava must be aspected/ associated by the lord and/ or the karaka and/or the benefics. Along with this subhakartari yoga and placement of benefics in the kendra or kona from the bhava is also fruitful. Judging Paternal Wealth 4th house is very important for Paternal wealth as it is the 8th house of inheritence from the house of father, namely the ninth house. This house along with the house of wealth, the second house, should have secured more than the minimum number of bindus for the native to be benefitted from paternal inheritence. Along with good bindus, the houses should not be afflicted by malefics and be fortified by benefics. Judging Self-earned wealth 10th house is the house of activity and fame, whereas the 11th is the house of gain of objectives as well as money. If the 10th house is fortified with good bindus (more than minimum stated) and influence of benefics, then the person earns vast wealth with self exertion. Similarly when 11th house is so fortified, then the native earns wealth commensurating the effort or even more. Judging volume of Income and Expenditure If the bindus in the 11th are greater than those in the 12th house, one will become wealthy; if they are less, then he will be poor. If the bindus in the 11th are more than the 10th, the native gains commensurating his effort, if not, then it would be lesser than the effort put in.

Friends and Foes The sum of bindus of the four trines (dharma, artha, kama, moksha) go by a specific name, the relationship between these set of houses give some vital clues on different areas of life. The specific set of houses are as follows Bandhuka: Sum of bindus of Lagna, 5th and 9th (Dharma Trikona). Bandhuka is derived from the word, bandhu, which means friends. Sevaka: Sum of bindus of 2nd, 6th and 10th (Artha Trikona). Sevaka means servants or the attitude to serve others. Poshaka: Sum of bindus of 3rd, 7th and 11th (Kama Trikona). Poshaka means the sustainer. Ghataka: Sum of bindus of 4th, 8th and 12th (Moksha Trikona). Ghataka means one who causes affliction. If the Ghataka number is highest, the native would be miserably poor. However, if it is less than Poshaka, then he would be wealthy. If the Bandhuka number is high, then the native will get help from friends, relatives, kith and kins. Similarly, if sevaka is high, then the person benefits from service or serving others. Thus the order of the four entities should be Poshaka > Bandhuka > Sevaka > Ghakata Judging Three Parts of Life Method 1: First Part: Sum of bindus of signs from Pisces to Gemini Second Part: Sum of bindus of signs from Cancer to Libra Last Part: Sum of bindus of signs from Scorpio to Aquarius The part of life marked by highest bindus indicate period of happiness and prosperity. On the contrary, the past having least number of bindus is marked by misery and diseases. Method 2: The Kendra, Panaphara and Apoklima rules the three parts of life namely the first, second and the last part. The sum total of bindus in these houses shall show prosperity in the concerned part of life.

Judging Materialistic and Spiritualistic Nature Everyone in this world can broadly categorised into two categories, one who are driven towards material pursuits of wealth, power, pride etc and the others who are directed towards simple living, introspection, philanthropy and charity. This can be indicated by two

sets of houses called the antarbhaga, which represent the spiritualistic kind and the bahirbhaga, which represent the materialistic kind. Antarbhaga: Sum of bindus of kona (5/9), Kendra (1/4/7/10) Bahirbhaga: Sum of bindus other than the kona and the kendras (2/3/6/8/11/12)

Judging Years of Misfortune Find the total the bindus fromThe Ascendant to Saturn Saturn to the Ascendant The Ascendant to Mars Mars to the Ascendant In each case multiply the sum by 7 and divide the product by 27. The quotient will indicate the age when the native will be afflicted by diseases and other misfortunes. In the year represented by the bindus in the unfavourable house occupied by Rahu, the native will be affected by poison. Similarly the age shown by Mars will witness surgical operation, and the age shown by Saturn will indicate diseases and miseries. Thus if a house is afflicted by malefic in the horoscope, the effect of such affliction would be shown in the life of a person in the year shown by the sign, where the planet causing affliction is placed. Sunday, February 20, 2005 The Karakas I INTRODUCTION All inanimate as well as the animate being the world are signified by the planets and hence the work karaka is associated with them. Karaka means the doer of certain activities. This means that the karakas represent the influence of various things animate or inanimate, in our life. Based on the inhenrent gunas, Sattva, Rajas and Tamas the karakas are classified in three categories namly the Naisargik karaka which is predominant in Rajas Guna, the Chara Karaka which is predominant in the Sattva guna and the the Sthira Karaka which is predominant in the Tamas guna. The utility of these karakas can be understood from the standpoint of their gunas. The sthirakarakas are governed by by Shiva and there are 7 such karakas. They represent the death of various animate things surrounding us (Rahu and Ketu, who are the shadowy planets without body cannot die and hence is excluded from the scheme of the 7 sthira karakas). The charakaraka is governed by vishnu and are 8 such karakas. They show the influence of various atmas / souls in our life and thus means our sustainence in this material world in the form of a social life (having inter relationships with various souls in this world) and spiritual growth. The remaining category is the Naisargik

karaka governed by Brahma and there are 9 such karakas. They represent the creation process and hence all perceptible and imperceptible creation of the world are governed by them. We know that when we talk of a horoscope we are talking of Narayana (Maha Vishnu) who is the creator and preserver of the brahmanda. While the rasis represent different parts of the Lord and the grahas represent the deities who signify a particular aspect and event in the life of a creature. The rasis are fixed and represent the environment, while the grahas are

in

motion

THE

which

represent

people

CHARAKARAKAS

who

come

and

(8

influence

us.

planets)

Atmakaraka The graha that obtains the highest longitude in the chart is the Atmakaraka. It is the significator of the soul (atma). It is the king of the chart. Being the significator of the soul, the 12th house of liberation is seen from the Atmakaraka in the Navamsa to find out the Ista devata of the native who would guide the soul towards liberation from the bondage of life

and

death.

Amatyakaraka The graha obtaining the second highest longitude is called Amatyakaraka. It signifies the mind. Its role is that of a Minister who guides the king. It is the Amatyakaraka who guides the destiny of the person towards attainment of the desires of the atma. Being the protector of the soul, the palanadevata (the deity who sustains oneself in this world) is seen from the 6th

from

the

Amatyakaraka

in

the

Navamsa.

Bhratrikaraka The graha obtaining the third highest longitude is called the Bhratrikaraka - the significator of brothers and co-born who actually are expected to stand by the individual in times of dire need. It is also known as the Gurukaraka, as next to the Amatya it is only the Guru (preceptor) who can guide the atma towards its desired goal and God. The guru and their influence on our life and its purpose can be seen from the Bhratrikarka in the Rasi and the Navamsa chart. In the Navamsa chart, they show the promise, how the guru would influence the life of the native, while in the rasi chart, it would show how the promise is fulfilled. Matrikaraka The graha obtaining the fourth highest longitude is called the Matrikaraka - the significator of mother. Among the four karakas of prime importance, Matrikaraka is one (and the first in ascending order to the Atmakaraka) as mother is the person who has brings the atma into existence in the world. It is she who has the first right over the child and guides the child at

all stages to do the right thing to attain glory and God. The influence of mother on the life of the

native

need

to

be

studied

from

this

Charakaraka.

Pitrikaraka The graha obtaining the fifth highest longitude is called the Pitrikaraka - the significator of father. Father is the one who is the cause for the birth of the person, being the one who has carried the soul of the native and transmitted to the womb of mother. Hence he comes next in hierarchy to the mother. The influence of father on the life of the native need to be studied

from

this

Charakaraka.

Putrakaraka The graha obtaining the sixth highest longitude is known as the Putrakaraka and it is the significator of children. Children bear the future of the person. A son is the one who is to perform the last rites of the person. Hence he gains the sixth place of importance in the relationship of the person. The influence of father on the life of the native need to be studied from this Charakaraka.The influence of children on the life of the native need to be studied

from

this

Charakaraka.

Gnyatikaraka The graha obtaining the 7th highest longitude is known as the Gnyatikaraka - the significator of relatives. The relatives of the person are the ones who are expected to be near the person in times of happiness and distress. Hence, they gain the seventh place of importance in the relationship of the person. The influence of kith and kins on the life of the native

need

to

be

studied

from

this

Charakaraka.

Darakaraka The graha obtaining the eighth highest longitude is called Darakaraka - the significator of wife. The spouse is the 'Ardhangini' (equal partner) of the person. Thus, the spouse is no different from the person as whatever is to happen with the person is to be shared jointly by both. As importance to the self is always last, the spouse (Dara) is placed last at the 8th place. The influence of spouse and companion on the life of the native need to be studied from

this

Charakaraka.

The Atmakaraka has a very vital role to play in the horoscope of a person. It actually shows the objectives, ideals and goals of the soul for which it has born on earth. No graha in the horoscope can actually give benefic or malefic results beyond what the Atmakaraka could signify. Any deviation in life from the desired path or objective of the atma renders it disillusioned. As it actually performs no role in the active life of the person except to watch (as a Judge) the direction of growth of the person, it finally deserts the body in the form of death at a time when it can no longer sustain the misdeeds of the person. It simply leaves

the physical body and an Atma whose primary desire is not fulfilled has actually lived a wasted

life.

Our atma is a jeevatma. The ultimate objective of the atma is to mingle with the parmatmamsa, which is God. To attain this, the activity of the person whose physical form the atma has obtained, should perform sattwik acts so as to cleanse the soul off its impurities and lead it to God. Sattwik guna alone is the sustainer of the atma and it leads it to

the

lord.

As the atmakaraka has an objective with which it is born, it has certain abilities of its own towards that direction. What are the desires of the atma? What are its abilities? Whether it has the power to fulfil its objective or utilize its abilities? Whether the abilities and the powers of the atma would be utilized in the right direction or not? Whether the birth of the atma would attain its purpose or not? All these factors are to be seen from the Navamsa (the 9th division – D9 – chart of the person), which, thus, becomes a very vital part of vedic astrology

divination.

The Navamsa sign occupied by the atmakaraka is called the Karakamsa, while the ascendant or Lagna sign of the Navamsa is called the Lagnamsa and, both these together are called the Swamsa (Swa meaning self and amsa meaning division). If the Karakamsa and Lagnamsa become the same or have any connection between them, then it becomes the Swamsa, in which case, the objective and the abilities of the atmakaraka are attained. The gati in that direction may be slow or obstructed due to various other factors. Regular prayer to the Ishta Devta (to be determined from the 12 house from the placement of Karakamsa) and the Lord of Bhratrikarak (also called the Gurukarak) helps attain the gati for

the

atma

to

move

speedily

in

the

desired

direction.

While the Karakamsa itself will help see the desire of the atma, the Trines from the Karakamsa will show the actual desire of the atma. The Trines from the Karakamsa, therefore, become very vital signs to determine the native‘s spiritualism. Any graha located in the 1st, 5th and 9th (Trines) bhavas from the Karakamsa, thus, become automatically good for the spiritualism of the person and also to provide gati for his atma (known as Atmagati). Thus, the role of Brihaspati (who represents God) becomes very vital in the Navamsa division of the person, as Brihaspati is the naisargika karaka for the 9th house (Dharma) significations. It is Brihaspati as the sustainer of the jeevatma and Surya as the provider of jeeva (life) who predominate the person‘s Dharma bhava. This is one of the very important and significant reasons why the 9th house in the Rasi chart is associated with Jupiter and Sun

as

the

natural

significators

of

the

person‘s

Dharma

bhava.

THE

STHIRA

Stronger

among

Stronger Mars-

paternal

and

Moon

sister,

Maternal

(7

Sun

among Younger

MercuryJupiter-

KARAKS

grand

brother

aunts

parents,

Venus-

and

younger

uncles,

planets) Mars-

Moon

brother-in-law,

sister-in-law

and

all

Husband

Father

(for

maternal

female

chart),

relatives children

Venus- Wife, maternal grandparents, father & mother-in-law, maternal grand parents Saturn-

THE

Elder

BHAVA

brother

KARAKAS

&

Elder

sister

of

Bhava)

(Controller

Though the primary bhavakarakas are given below, each bhava has many secondary karakas. Both the primary and secondary karakas are important for protecting the signification of a bhava. Any bhava whose karaka is well placed in kendra/ trine from the bhava in good dignity or is aspecting the bhava or is placed with the lord of the bhava try to fulfil

the

promise

of

the

bhava.

Lagna-

Sun

2nd-

Jupiter

3rd-

Mars

4th-

Moon;

Mercury

5th-

Jupiter

6th-

Mars;

Saturn

7th-

Venus

8th-

Saturn

9th10th-

Sun; Sun;

Jupiter

Mercury;

Jupiter;

Saturn

11th-

Jupiter

12th-

Saturn

NAISARGIKA From

KARAKAS Uttara

Kalamrta

(9 and

planets) other

texts...

Since the world is so much full of variety of various living and non living things each of which is symbolised by a planet, the list of the karaka can never be comprehensive and it requires experience to know the karaka of each and everything around us. However, the list of karakas given by various classics can help us in building up the insights while understanding

the

possible

planetary

lordship

of

a

particular

thingl.

The natural karaka cover everything around us may it be tastes, our emotions, the plant or animals, different metals, clothes, substances, elements and everything which is either perceptable

or

non

perceptable

to

our

senses.

The

Sun

The Soul; Power; Intense Severity (fierce); Fortress; Good Strength; Heat; Splendour; Fire; Worship Of Siva; Courage; Thorned Trees; Being In Royal Favour; Bitterness; Old Age; Cattle; Wickedness; Land; Father; Taste; Self-Realization; Skyward Look; One Born of a Timid Woman; World Of Mortals (Mrtyu Loka); Square shape; Bone (skeletal system); Valour;

Grass;

The

Belly;

Strenuous

Effort;

Forest;

Half

A

Year

(uttarayana

/

dakshinayana); Eye (right); Wandering Over The Mountains (wanderer); Quadruped (also the birds); King; Travelling; Dealing; Bite; Scorch; Circular Shape (??); Eye Disease; Body (vitality in the body); Timber (wood); Mental Purity; Lordship Of The Whole Country (sovereign); Freedom Form Disease; Lord Of Saurashtra State; Ornaments; Disease In The Head; Precious stones (gems); Lord Of Sky; Short Like A Dwarf; Lord Of The Eastern Direction; Copper; Blood; Kingdom; Red Cloth; Stone; Public Life; River Bank; Coral (??); Ruby; Strong At Mid-Day (Noon); Eastern Direction; Mouth; Long Standing Anger; Capture Of

The

The

Enemy;

Sattvik

(Pure);

Red

Chandan

Or

Saffron;

Hostility;

Thick

Cord Moon

Mind; Imagination; Flower; Good Perfume (incence); Going to a Fortress; Brahmin by caste; Idleness; Phlegmatic (kapha) Humour; Epilepsy (diseases of mind, if afflicted); Enlargement of the Spleen (spleed creates bile which help in fat metabolism); Mental Disposition (state of mind); Heart (feelings); Woman (motherly); Virtue Or Vice (attributes of mind); Saltish taste/ Sleep (peace); Happiness; Anything like Water (any fluid); Bell-Metal; Silver (metal); Sugarcane; Typhoid (infection of intestine); Travel/ Going To Far Off Countries; Well; Pond; Tank (any water body); Mother (relations); Pearls; Consumption (infection of lungs/ TB); Whiteness (colour); Waistband; Short Stature; Ability; Winter Season; White Colour; Belly; Worshipping Goddess Gauri; Joking; Nourishment; Wheat; Pleasure; Splendour; Face; Sharp in Thought (in good association such as Jupiter); Love for Curd; Mendicant (sanyasa yoga); Fame (popularity among masses); Learned; Beauty; Strength at Night; Facing Westward; Learned; Getting A Job; Love For West; The Middle World; Nine Gems (navaratna); Middle Age; Life; Eating (food); Ailment of the Shoulders; Umbrella or any Other Royal Insignia; Good Fruits; Blood Purity and Vitality; Fish and Other Water Creatures; Serpent; Brilliant Things (sparkling); Clean Crystal; Soft And Velvety Clothes; Silk

Garments

Mars Prowess; Land (any immovable property); Strength; Kingship; Loss Of Virility; Thief; Battle; Hostility; Enemy; Generosity; Deep red colour; Owning A Garden; Sound Of A Trumpet; Affection; Quadruped; Fool; Anger; Going to a Foreign Country; Firmness; Supporter; Fire;

Controversy; Bile; Heat; Wound; Commander in chief; Day; Seeing; Shortness; Disease; Fame; Tin; Sword; Lance Or Spear; Minister; Fracture Of A Limb; Jewel; Praying To God Subrahmanya; Youth; Pungent; Dubar Hall; Earthen Pots; Obstacles; Flesh eater; Calumniating Others; Victory Over Enemy; Bitter; Strong At The End Of The Night; Gold; Summer Season; Valour; Enemy's Strength; Profundity Of Character; Male; Axe; Forester; Village Headman; State Inspection; Pain while Passing Urine; Triangle; Goldsmith; Rogue; Burnt Place; Good Dinner; Leanness; Adept In Archery; Blood (red blood cells); Copper; A Beautiful Cloth; Facing South; Desire; Anger; Scandal; House; Sataghni, A Weapon; A Tree; Sama Veda; Brother; Spade Or Hatchet; Looking After The Wild Animals; Independence; Persistency; Judge; Serpent; World; Speech; Fickle Mindedness; Mounting A Vehicle; Sight Of

Blood;

Coagulation

Of

Blood

Mercury Formal education (schooling); Horses; Treasury; Mathematics; Speech/ Courteous Speech; Infantry; Writing; New Garment, Palatial Building; Green Colour; Sculpture; Astrology; Pilgrimage To Holy Places; Wise Lectures; Temple; Trading; Best Ornaments; Vedanta Philosophy; Maternal Grandfather; Bad Dreams; Eunuch; Facing North; Skin; Wet; Bell metal; Renunciation; Ritu (Season); A Beautiful House; Doctor; Neck; Recitation Of Mantras/ Sattvik Mantras; Childhood; Crooked Look; Heaven; Modesty; Paternal Relation; Fear; Dancing; Devotion; Humorous Temperament; Powerful In The Morning; Hemanta Ritu; Stone To Sharpen Knives; Tranquillity; Navel; Family Prosperity; Mixed Items; Proficient In Telugu Language; Worship Of Lord Vishnu; Sudra; Bird; After Born; Depth Of A Language; The Directions; Atharva Veda; Religious Action; Tower; Dust; Garden; Pudendum Virile; Even; Benefic; Moving In Villages; Impartial Nature; Fond Of Northwest Quarter; Well Versed In The Legends Of The Past; Specialist In Grammar; Expert In Testing Of

The

Precious

Stones;

A

Scholar;

Maternal

Uncle;

Sacred

Prayer;

An

Amulet

Jupiter Brahmin; Guru; One's Duty; Chariot; Cow; Infantry; Savings; Meemamsa philosophy; Treasure; Horse; Honey; Large Body; Valour; Reputation; Logic; Astrology; Children; Grandson; Dropsy; Philosophy; Grand father; Great grand-father; Palatial House; Gems; Eldest Brother; Lord Indra; Automn Season; Wrath of Priest; Jewel; Merchant; Physical Health; A Beautiful Mansion; Royal Honour; Thighs; God (divine blessings); Penance; Charity; Religious Duty; Helping Others; Impartiality; Facing North; Circular; Yellow Colour; Moving In Villages; Close Friend; Swinging; Orator; Fat; Old Garment; A New House; Happiness; Mantras; Twice Born (Brahmins- Dvija); Holy Water; Knee; Movement In Heaven; A House Granting All Comforts; Intellect; Proficiency In Learning; Literature; Tower; Charming an Audience; Throne; Strong at All Times; a month; Vessels; Yellow Sapphire; Sweet Juice; Being Good; Happiness; Misery; Length; Gentleness; Reading Other's Mind; Ornamentation; Ether; Phlegm; Topaz; Vedic Text; Brilliancy; Softness; Worship Of Lord Shiva; Performing One's Religious Duties; Travelling In A Well-Decorated

Carriage Venus White Umbrella; Garment; Marriage; Income; A Biped (Human); Woman; Brahmin; Auspiciousness; Whiteness; Wife; Sexual Happiness; Short; Sour; Flower; Command; Fame; Youthful Vigour; Vehicle; Silver; South-East; Ogling; Scratching; Half A Month; The Quality Of Passion; Strong; Pearl; Yajur Veda; Vaisya; Beauty; Trading; Love-Making; Watery Resort; Elephant; Horse; Variegated Colour; Poetry; Dancing; Middle Age; Singing; Enjoyment; Happiness From The Wife; Gems; Fond Of Humour; Swimmer; Servant; Luck; Variegated Lustre; A Handsome Youth; Kingdom; Scents; Garland; Veena (a string instrument); Flute; Amusement; Lovely Gait; Eight Kinds Of Wealth; All Sorts Of Pleasures; Well Formed Limbs; Sparing In Meals; Spring Season; Ornaments; Eye; Truth Speaking; Proficiency In Art; Semen; Water Sports; Profundity Of Character; Pre-Eminence; SharpWitted; Decoration for The Stage; Fond Of Amorous Sports; Broken Health; Love, Greatly Respected And Highly Esteemed; Fondness For White Garments; Bharat Natyama (a form of dance in India); Government Seal; Worshipping Goddess Parvati and Lakshmi; Gentleness; Much Emaciated; Day Sitting Mothers; Literary Composition, Adept at Writing Poetry; Black Hair;

Auspicious;

Genital

Organs;

Urine;

Afternoon;

Diamond

Saturn Laziness, Obstruction; Horse; Elephant; Skin (nerves, tendons and ligaments); Gain; Witness; Distress; Sickness; Misunderstanding; Misery; Death; Happiness Through A Woman; Maid Servant; Asses And Mules; Outcast; One With Disfigured Limbs; Haunting Woods; Handsome Look; Gift; A Lord; A Portion Of Life; Eunuch; One Born Of The Lowest Caste; Birds; A Servile Duty; Unrighteous Conduct; One Without Manliness; Telling Lies; Long Lasting; Wind; Old Age; Tendons And Muscles; Strong At The End Of The Day; Sisira Ritu (Winter); Great Anger; Exertion; Born Of A Very Low Mother; Bastard; Golaka (abode of lord Krsna); Dirty Clothes And House; Wicked Mind; Friendship With The Wicket; Black Colour; Evil; Cruelty; Ashes; Black Grains; Gems; Iron; Nobility; A Year; Sudra; One Representing The Father; Learning The Trade Of Another Class; Crippled; Sharp; A Blanket; Facing West; Life Saving Drugs; Downward Look; Agriculture; Life Saving Drugs; Arsenal; A Student Belonging To Another Caste; External Position; North-Eastern; Serpent World; Downfall; Lost in Battle; Wandering; A Spear; Lead; Misdirected Strength; A Turk; Worn Out; Oil; The Tamas Guna; Travelling Through Forests and Over Mountains; HardHeartedness; Fear; Long Standing Distress; Hunter; Ugly Hair; Entire Sovereignty; Alarm; Goats And The Like; Buffalos And The Like; Indulging In Sex Pleasure; Dressing Oneself For Amorous

Appeals;

Worshipping

God

Yama;

Dog;

Theft

And;

Cruel-Hearted

Rahu Umbrella; Kingdom; Gathering; Fallacious Argument; Hurting By Speech; Downcast; Wicked Woman; An Irreligious Man; Decorated Vehicle; Gambling; Strong At Twilight; Intriguing

With A Wicked Woman; Going Abroad; Impurity; Bone; Enlargement Of Spleen; Falsehood; Downward Look; Perplexity; Emerald; Facing The Southern Quarter; Shelter Of Outcast Or Low People; Painful Swelling; A Big Forest; Wandering In Rugged Places; Mountain; Pain; Staying Outside; Tending Towards Southwest; Wind; Phlegm; Sorrow; Serpent; Night Breeze; Sharp; Long; Reptile; Reading Of Dreams; Travel; A Muhurata; Old Age; A Vehicle; World Of Serpents; Mother; Father Or Maternal Grandfather; Air; An Acute Or Sharp Pain; Catarrh; Breathing; Great Prowess; Forest; Worshipper Of Goddess Durga; Wickedness; Cohabitation

With

Quadrupeds;

Urdu

Script;

Harsh

Words

Ketu Worship Of God Chandeeka, God Ganesha And Many Other Gods; Doctor; Dog; Cock; Vulture; Salvation; All Kinds Of Wealth; Consumption; Pain; Fever; Bathing In The Holy Ganges; Great Penance; Wind; A Hunter; Friendship; Conferring Of Prosperity; Stone; Wound; Witchcraft; Inconstancy; Knowledge Of Brahma; Belly; Eye Sore; Stupidity; Thorn; Deer; Knowledge; Observing Silence As A Fast; Philosophy; All Sorts Of Luxuries; Luck; Trouble Form Enemies; Loss Of Appetite; Indifference To The World; Paternal Grandfather; Hunger; Severe Stomach ache; Boils And The Like Skin Troubles; Revolving The Orders Of Arrest; Association Of Sudra. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 12:31 PM 7 comments:

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Thursday, February 10, 2005 Narayana Dasa II: Cues to Interpretation I INTRODUCTION Narayana dasa is one of the most versalite rasi dasa. It holds the same importace as Vimshottari dasa holds among the nakshatra dasa system. It can be used for not only analysing all aspects of human life, but also all aspects of mundane affairs. It can also be suitably compressed to accomodate smaller events such as as swearing in charts etc. Though the name does not suggest much differences it has as compared to the vimshottari dasa system, in actual practice, this dasa is more deterministic and fixed and shows the wishes of Narayana, whereas the vimshottari dasa shows the reaction of normal mortals to the

situations

they

are

placed

in.

This article gives some insights on how to analyse the narayana dasa in a chart. For more details, GENERAL

the

readers

can

study

Narayana

Dasa

by

Pt.

Sanjay

Rath.

RESULTS

The planets can be arranged in the order of decreasing beneficence such as Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Sun, Saturn, Mars, Ketu and Rahu. The influence of the benefic planets on the dasa rasi brings association with nice people (those who are represented by the planets themselves) and bestow various things on the native, based on its natural significations. For example, dasa Rasi housing Jupiter or Venus gives association of learned and holy people,

religious

learning

etc.

Dasa Rasi occupied by its own lord, Jupiter, Mercury, an exalted planet or strong benefics shall be favorable. In none occupy or aspect adverse results obtain (unless the sign is beneficial and Paka and Bhoga are strong). On the contrary, placement of malefic planets (unless it happens to be its own sign or sign of exaltation) damages the house in ways corresponding to its natural nature. It must be borne in mind that malefics when strong does not have much venom in it and only when weak can be extremely deadly. Thus the advice here would be to watch out for debilitated malefics or their placement in marana karaka

sthana

(very

weak

position,

covered

in

later

part

of

the

article).

Similarly the association of benefic planets to the houses brings out prosperity and positive qualities of that house. For example, beneficial association in the fourth house gives conveyances, lands, treasures etc. While Moon & Venus give excellent conveyances, Jupiter gives a chauffer driven vehicle (or palanquin bearers) in addition. Here, the houses can be reckoned both from the Lagna and the Dasa sign. The difference would be that, when reckoned from the Lagna, the result would reflect the effect of those combination through out the life of native, whereas when reckoned from the Dasa sign, the result would show the effect only during the duration of the dasa. One might need to study the effect of planets in different houses and signs, to exactly judge the effect of a planets during Narayana Dasa. One point I need to highlight here is that, all planets when placed strong display the positive side of their being and when placed weakly and afflicted display their negetive side. Even malefics bestow their positive qualities to the natives when they are strongly placed in a horoscope. For that matter, when malefics (Saturn, Mars) are placed in exaltation and own house

in

a

kendra,

it

cause

the

mahapurusha

yoga.

The effect of planets are also modified by a yoga or combination. A yoga is said to have happened when at least two planets have exchanged placed, are in conjunction, are in mutual aspect, have exchange their navamsas or have exchanged their nakshatras. The inherent qualities of a planet change due to such associations/ yogs/ combinations. Standard texts have given the results of each such combination, which might be extremely difficult to memorise. One of the guideline to analyse the effect of such combination is that planet exchange their nature during such associations; the benefics would behave like malefics and the malefics would behave like benefics. The order of beneficence is Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Sun, Saturn, Mars, Ketu and Rahu. Whenever two planet conjoin, the most benefic would exchange its qualities with the most malefic one when seen in the order of beneficence. Thus when Jupiter, Mars and Rahu conjoin, Jupiter would give the results of Rahu and vice versa, whereas Mars's qualities will remain unaltered. Again when Jupiter, Moon, Mars and Rahu conjoin, like the first case Jupiter would exchange its qualities with

Rahu

and

Moon

would

do

the

same

with

Mars.

The functional nature of planets are also to be considered during the analysis of a dasa. Maharishi parashara says that the quadrants/ kendra are the houses of Vishnu and the trine/ trikona are the houses of Lakshmi. On one hand the kendra shows the direction in life of the native (which hindus call Ayana) the trikona shows growth and prosperity. Thus the association of the lords of trines with Dasa Rasi is most conducive to self-development and the association of the lord of quadrant shows change of direction of life. There are four directions in the life of any creation, dharma (the direction of self effort, righteousness, fulfilment of all duties and obligations), artha (direction of material prosperity and acheivements), kama (the direction of enjoyment), Moksha (the direction of detachment and liberation). The focus of a person change during different dasas based on the nature of the house whose dasa is running, which is moderated by various combinations (placement, association,

aspects).

The natural significations of planets bloom during the dasa of a sign placed with or aspected by the planets. Thus in the periods of dasa sign of Ketu (grha karaka- significator of home) or Venus (kalatra karaka- significator of spouse), marriage can be predicted. Similarly the period of dasa sign with Mars in it can show procurement of landed property, Jupiter can show amassing huge wealth etc. The significations of various planets can be studied from the

THE

standard

DEHA

classics.

AND

THE

JEEVA

The deha and jeeva concept of Narayana dasa helps us in finding out the details of the condition of health and internal being during the Narayana Dasa period. It is possible that during a cetain dasa, physically we might be perfect, however, worried and restless within and similarly the contrary is also too. Maharishis have differentiated between the states of body

and

Mind.

The

Deha

The Deha represents the physical body of the person. The dasa sign itself is the Deha. The Naisargika Deha karaka is the Naisargika Atmakaraka Sun. Thus for determining aspects of health of the native, the position of the dasa sign from the Sun, the Chara Atmakaraka and Lagna

should

be

examined.

The position of the deha rasi from the Sun would show, what situations are affecting the health of the person undergoing that dasa. This is because Sun represents the atma of the whole world and reckoning the dasa rasi from the Sun shows our relationship with respect to the world. From the Lagna it would represent the physical state of the person and from the Chara Atmakaraka it would represent, how well the Body fulfils the internal drives set by the Chara Atmakaraka. It is noteworthy to see the placement of the functional benefics and malefics with respect to the Sun, Chara Atmakaraka and the Lagna to judge various

perspectives

of

the

health

of

the

The

native. Jeeva

While the deha shows the physical state of the native, the Jeeva shows the mental state. To find it, count as many signs from the Dasa rasi, as the dasa rasi has gained from Lagna. Lets say for a Sagittarius Lagna native, Libra Dasa is running; then Leo becomes the Jeeva. The Naisargika Jeeva is Jupiter and the position of the Jeeva Rasi should be examined from Jupiter. Interpretation

of

Deha

and

Jeeva

The natural malefics in the Deha and Jeeva signs trouble the physical and the mental/ psychological health of a native. For this matter, the natural malefics Rahu, Saturn, Mars or the Sun are considered with Rahu being the most and Sun being the least evil. If they present in both Deha and Jeeva, death or similar suffering could occur during that dasa. If these planets are in Deha alone, the native suffers physically. However, if they afflict the Jeeva, misfortunes occur and the life loses direction or meaning. Based on the intensity of the affliction, the native becomes frustrated with life and may even contemplate things like suicide. The nature of trouble can be seen from the nature of the planets afflicting the signs, either Deha or Jeeva. For instance, if the Deha is influenced by Rahu, then the person might have undiagnosable diseases/ or can have danger from serpents; if by Saturn, then he might suffer due to diseases like arthritis, cough and cold or any long drawn disease, if by Mars, there could be boils, injury or accidents and Sun would show the diseases of bile, acidity etc. When these planets influence the jeeva the native might suffer due to deception if the influencing planet happens to be Rahu, theft and burglary if Saturn influences the Jeeva; Mars would show court cases and litigation; whereas Sun can show troubles form Government and influential people. It should be borne in mind that if these planets are well placed such as in exalted, own house or friends house, the troubles would be much lesser, which would be more if the planets are weak and afflicted. For example association of Saturn- Mars, Saturn-Sun, Rahu- Sun, Rahu-Mars etc are the sure shot cases of troubles. When natural benefics such as Jupiter, Mercury, Moon, Venus or Ketu conjoins both the Deha and Jeeva, a period of happiness and prosperity should be predicted. During such period, there would be an end to sickness and sorrow. Deha alone occupied by natural benefics gives good health whereas Jeeva alone occupied by natural benefics gives happiness

and

prosperity.

Though not explicitly stated in the classics, the concept of Deha and Jeeva can be extended to the relatives as well to find out their statuses during a certain dasa. To do that, the Dasa needs to be counted from the house ruling a particular relative and counting as many houses from the dasa sign. For example, for a Sagittarius native, running Libra Dasa, to find

the health and state of Mother, the dasa sign could be reckoned from the Fourth house, Pisces. Thus, though the jeeva remains the same the Taurus becomes the Jeeva sign. Since, the dasa sign falls in the 8th from the fourth house, if afflicted can show serious health troubles

to

THE

PAKA

the

AND

mother.

THE

BHOGA

The effects of the dasa Rasi should be judged from its lord. The sign occupied by the lord of dasa Rasi is the PAKA RASI or ripener of the Dasa. The Arudha of the dasa Rasi is the BHOGA RASI. This shows how much effort is put during the course of a dasa and what kind of fruit is accrued thereof. The paka shows the nature and extent of effort and hardwork we put during a certain dasa and hence is equated with the process of cooking, whereas the final end result is to be seen from the bhoga rasi, which literally means to enjoy the fruits. In this material world of illusion, hardly the fruits correspond to the effort put to achieve them. Thus the concept of paka and bhoga is a very important tool to judge the hardship and

the

fruits.

If Paka Rasi is a Kendra/ quadrant (1/4/7/10) or Trikona/ Trine (5/9) from Lagna and if Bhoga Rasi is in a Kendra of trikona from Arudha Lagna, auspicious results obtain. The strengths of lord of dasa Rasi, like exaltation etc, shall determine the beneficence of the dasa. Since the paka shows our own effort or karma, this is to be rekoned from the Lagna (true self), whereas the fruits we get is based on the perception of our action by the world, the

bhoga

is

to

be

reckoned

from

the

Arudha

Lagna

(perceived

self).

The dasa Rasi occupied and owned by benefics gives favorable results, more so, if the Paka Rasi and Bhoga Rasi are also well conjoined and in Kendra/trikona from Lagna and Arudha Lagna

respectively.

If the lord of the dasa Rasi is exalted or debilitated, financial gains will be there (Jaimini says tasmai ucche niche va srimantah- the exalted and debilitated planets bestow wealth). The association of various planets with paka and bhoga would show the the nature of our actions and the results thereof, based on the natural as well as the functional significatio. For example, if the lord of the Moon sign (shubhapati) associates with or aspects Paka Rasi, financial gains will occur. The level of gains, their nature etc, should be seen from the concerned planets and Bhava. Similarly, aspect or association of lord of second house (from ascendant)

and

Jupiter

augments

finances.

The placement of the paka and bhoga also need to be seen from the Lagna as well as the Arudha Lagna. Thus a well associated Paka in the second from Lagna make the person invest money (action), whereas the bhoga in the 2nd from the Lagna makes the person

accumulate

wealth

(fruit

of

action).

Thus due importance need to be given to the below three factors while judging the paka and bhoga. 1. The placement of Paka from Lagna and the Bhoga from Arudha Lagna for the nature and extent

of

our

action

and

results

we

get

therefrom.

2. The placement of the Paka and Bhoga in different houses from the Lagna. 3. The placement/ aspect of different planets in the Paka and Bhoga. They would influence the action and the results based on their natural significations. The malefic and benefic nature of the planets as well as their dignity (exaltation, mulatrikona, own house, friend's house, enemy's house and inimical house are in decreasing order of dignity), are to be considered. 4. The placement/ aspect of different house lords in the paka and bhoga. They would influence

the

REKONING

actions

and

DASA

the

results

based

SIGN

on

their

FROM

functional

significations.

THE

LAGNA

The analysis of the Narayana dasa needs to be done at two levels, reckoning the dasa sign from the Lagna and the another one by reckoning the dasa sign as the Lagna and seeing various planetary positions therefrom. Here the various indications to be interpreted reckoning the dasa sign from the lagna is given below. The difference in interpretation is that the influence of the natal lagna would cut accross all dasas whereas the results signified by taking the dasa sign as lagna would only be present during that particular dasa. Following guidelines would be helpful in judging the results by reckoning the dasa sign from the

lagna-

The

Marana

Avastha

There are certain houses where, when a planet is placed, it becomes extremely weak to carry out its functions. It loses its vitality and hence unable to protect it‘s functional as well as natural significations. Such state is known as Marana (death like) Avastha (state) for the planet. The marana avastha for the planets are Sun in 12th house, Moon in 8th house, Mars in 7th house, Mercury in 7th house, Jupiter in 3rd house, Venus in 6th house, Saturn in 1st house and Rahu in 9th house from the Lagna (or dasa rasi). The planets themselves are called the marana karaka or the significators of death and bring great havoc in the life of a person. When such a death inflictor is in conjunction with or aspected by malefics or in inimical

or

depression

signs,

great

grief

is

sure

to

come.

The dasa of the sign which contains a marana karaka planet would bring havoc to the life of the native by showing death of relatives, signified by the either the natural, functional or movable significations of the planets. They can also show troubles to the matters ruled by the houses lorded by the marana karaka planet. Thus, if Sun happens to be the 5th lord, it can show troubles to father (natural signification) or troubles to the children (functional signification for the 5th house). The scope of troubles can be varied and not everything can be covered in this article, however it can be said that the person would suffer due to the natural as well as the functional significations of the planet under consideration. Some clues are given below to guide the judgment in the right direction for the marana karaka planetsPt. Sanjay Rath says Sun causes fire hazards; Moon indicates danger from water; Mars causes accident and danger from weapons; Mercury indicates trouble due to flatulence; stomach problems are indicated by Jupiter; accidents, trouble from opposite sex are caused by

Venus

and

venomous

Yogas

bites

by

Rahu.

and

Dasas

The yogas (planetary associations) influence the results of the dasa rasi in the following ways: 1. Yogas happening in the dasa rasi will give the results of such yoga during the period of the

dasa

rasi.

For example if the Dasa rasi has dharma-karmadhipatya yoga (which happens due to association of the 9th and 10th lord in a sign), the period would show rise in career, fame and recognition and participation in many good deeds and overall good results related to the house

of

Activity/

Karma

(10th)

and

dharma/

fortune

(9th).

The dasa Rasi having a Rajayoga karaka (Karta, Kevala, yogada etc) planet shall be beneficial. Similarly the association of any kendra and kona lord confer rajayoga, unless it is broken by conditions such as weak luminaries or the dispositor of the sign where the yoga is happening or the planets involved in the yoga have poor strength (sthana bala). These yogas 2.

can Yogas

be in

which

studied the

from dasa

the rasi

standard lord

is

texts.

participating.

For example, if in a horoscope with Sagittarius ascendant, the dasa of Leo is running and the Sun and Mercury are conjoined in a sign, say Aries, such dasa would be extremely beneficial and harbinger of prosperity to the native. Such dasa would also bring rise in

career, 3.

fame,

money

Planets

occupy

etc or

to

the

aspect

the

native.

dasa

sign.

Success and fame are sure to come if Lagna and tenth lord aspect or occupy the Dasa Rasi, since they are the giver of fame. Similarly if the 11th lord occupies or aspect the dasa rasi, it will bring friends, good income etc, which are the significations of the 11th house. Thus, the results of placement of a house lords in different houses would manifest during the dasa of the sign where the lord is placed and also the dasa of the sign owned by the house lord. For instance, if the Lagna lord is placed in the 9th house, Leo for a Sagittarius asdt native, then the result of such placement would be felt during the dasa of Leo as well as Sagittarius. During this dasa, the native would become very spiritual and religious; he would be interested in higher philosophies, will become charitable and would worship Vishnu as

mentioned

Thus, from the 12th

by

most

classics.

house & lord and significator losses should be predicted.

Also evil effects are experienced during the Dasa Rasi dispositing the 6th, 8th or 12th lord or malefic planets. If these dusthana (bad places) lords also happen to be the malefics, then the

results

4.

would

Planets

in

be houses

worst. and

signs.

During the dasa of a sign, the effect of planets in houses and signs from the Lagna is also felt. For instance, shastras say that when Venus is placed in the 7th house, the person becomes very passionate. Many classics also give the results of a planet in different signs in the

zodiac.

Such

results

would

also

manifest

during

the

period

of

the

dasa.

Let‘s say that in the horoscope of a native with Sagittarius Ascendant, Saturn is placed in the 7th house, in Gemini. How the result would be judged for Gemini dasa. This would be the combination of Saturn in 7th house as well as Saturn in the sign Gemini. The classics say

that

if

Saturn

is

placed

in

the

7th

house,

the

results

would

be:

If Saturn is Favorable, it shows, Good friends; Stable wealth; Stable minded wife; Stable marital life; Gain from the trade of Iron and Metal. However, if Saturn is Unfavorable, then it shows, Delays in Marriage; The spouse would be significantly older than the expected age / Lean bodied wife; Affliction to body; Involve in prostitution; Sorrowful; Sexual intimacy outside marriage; Suffer humiliation in the hands of women; Poor; Unhappy; Wander aimlessly; Sickly; Suffer loss of wife; Sinful; Loose morals. Depending on the overall chart, part

or

whole

of

the

significations

would

manifest

in

the

life

of

the

native.

5. Dasa Rasi conjoined the lord of any house only promotes the same, provided such yoga for promotion also exist naturally.Thus the dasa‘s of signs conjoined the lords of Kendra and Trikona

as

well

as

their

Arudha

are

beneficial

for

such

houses.

6. The birth of first child will occur during the antardasa of the sign occupied by the 5th lord or aspected by the same.(Count direct/reverse from Lagna depending on Pada). The birth of second

child

is

seen

from

the

7th

lord

and

The

so

on.

Badhakasthana

Badhakasthana is composed of two words namely badhaka, which means obstructions or obstacles and sthana, which means place. Thus badhaka sthana means place (sign) of obstructions/ obstacles. Classics mention that the 11th for movable signs, 9th for fixed signs

and

7th

for

dual

signs

are

the

Badhaka

(Obstruction)

places.

Pt. Rath says that malefics in Badhaka cause sorrow, misfortune imprisonment and diseases depending on their nature (for examples Saturn can show troubles due to servants, Mars from litigation and accidents, whereas Sun can show troubles from influential people or the government). Rahu in the Badhak sign can be very diabolical and would need appropriate propitiation. Similarly, the placement of the badhakesh (the lord of badhakasthana) harms the sign where it is placed based on the natural significations of the badhakesh. The trouble becomes stronger, when the badhakesh is also afflicted by malefics or otherwise badly placed. During the dasa of the sign housing such badhakesh could be troublesome and so does the dasa of the badhakasthana itself. The best position for the badhakesh is the 12th house from the Lagna,

where

badhakesh

becomes

least

troublesome.

More details on badhakesh and badhakasthana can be studied from Vedic remedies in Astrology

REKONING

by

DASA

Pt.

Rath

SIGN

and

FROM

the

THE

Prasna

Margam.

ARUDHA

LAGNA

The results of placement of the dasa sign from the Lagna can be modified by the placement of the dasa sign from the Arudha Lagna. If the Dasa Rasi aspects the 11th house from Arudha Lagna, the person gets wealth whereas it causes expenses and troubles if it aspects the

12th

house

from

Arudha

Lagna.

Some of the guidelines for analyzing the dasa sign from the Arudha Lagna are:

1. Generally benefics in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th and malefics in 3rd, 6th & 12th indicate

Rajayoga.

2. Reverse shall occur when these planets are debilitated in Navamsa i.e. Vipareeta Rajayoga

/

neecha

Yoga

can

occur.

3. Any planets or for that matter, even an Upagraha is beneficial in the 9th and shows prosperity

and

protection.

It

should

be

used

for

protecting

your

image.

4. All planets in 11th show sources on income & in 12th show sources of expenditure. 5. Malefics in 6th show corruption while benefics show honest income. In the 3rd house, malefics

shows

courage

and

dominance,

whereas

benefics

shows

passivity

and

complacency. 6. Planets in 7th & 12th show those who shall oppose you/ cheat you at home. Thus by looking at the placement of the lord of the dasa sign from the Arudha Lagna, one can judge various things. For instance, if the dasa lord is placed in the 11th house from the Arudha Lagna, the native would gain during this period. If the lord of the dasa sign happens to be a malefic and placed in the 3rd from the Arudha Lagna, the native would take many initiatives

during

this

time.

Similarly, the placement and aspect of the Arudha Lagna on signs reckoned from Arudha Lagna are also to be judged. Thus if the dasa sign contains a malefic and is placed in the 3rd from the Arudha Lagna, the native would be risk taking during this time. However, if benefics

are

placed

in

the

dasa

sign,

then

the

native

would

be

passive.

One would face contradictions many times between the results shown by the dasa sign and the lord of the dasa sign. If such things happen, the native would face many contradictions during such dasa and sway between many extremes. An intelligent astrologer would try to blend

DASA

various

significations

SIGN

and

come

AND

to

a

consensus.

ARGALA

Argala means intervention. It is said that various signs and the planets placed therein can have intervention other signs based on their placement from the latter signs. One must study the chapter of Argala in Brhat Parasari Hora shastra to understand the nuances of the argala principle. Readers might also want to visit the page on argala in varahamihira blogspot

http://varahamihira.blogspot.com/2004/06/concept-of-argala.html.

The

argala

has

to

be

analyzed

in

two

ways:

1. The Argala or Virodha Argala caused by Dasa Rasi on Lagna and other houses or on any planet

(Karaka)

will

prevail

during

its

entire

period.

2. Argala and its obstruction on Dasa Rasi can be timed during the Antardasa of the signs involved. During the Antardasa of a sign having beneficial argala on the dasa sign, without obstruction, beneficial results of the mahadasa would be felt, whereas during the Antardasa of a sign having malefic argala on the dasa sign could bring out the negative results of the mahadasa.

DASA

SIGN

AS

LAGNA

Since the Narayana dasa is nothing but progression of the Lagna, the dasa sign can be treated as the Lagna and various indications can be read from the placements, aspects and yogas happening with respect to Dasa sign. An intelligent astrologer would blend the results arrived at by reckoning dasa sign from the Lagna and by treating the dasa sign as the Lagna

to

arrive

at

the

exact

indication

at

different

times.

Following guidelines would help the reader to arrive at the specific results during the dasa sign: 1. Benefics in the second/twelfth or fifth/ninth houses from Dasa Rasi or Paka Rasi results in Subha-kartari yoga or Saubhagya Yoga (beneficial results) and give auspicious results while malefics in these places produce Bandhana yoga or Papakartari yoga‘s leading to bondage. Malefics in the 12th cause difficulties and sleep is disturbed whereas malefics in the second or eighth house have an adverse impact on the finances. Benefic planets in these houses are

good

for

finance

etc.

2. If the malefics are in 4th, 8th, or 12th house (Sukha-trikona), there will be no happiness during the dasa. The nature of the bad results would correspond to the nature of the planet contributing

to

such

results.

3. During the period of the dasa Rasi having Rahu in 12th house, everything is lost, name is blemished & imprisonment or exile occurs. Malefics is trines from dasa Rasi augment the evil while benefics prevent or mitigate the same. Similar results maybe predicted for the dasa

Rasi

having

Rahu

and

other

malefics.

4. 4th is the sukha sthana or the house of happiness. Malefics in the 4th from the dasa sign can be troublesome to the native's happiness due to their natural as well as functional nature. Ketu in Kendra to Dasa Rasi brings distress to children and exile and continuous

disturbances. Debilitated (even natural benefics while debilitated becomes evil to a great extent) or evil planet (natural malefics while debilitated are the worst) in the fourth house from Dasa Rasi indicates sale/change of residence & land and agricultural losses. Loss of property due to negligence or pests, white ants etc is caused by Mars while Saturn similarly placed gives heart problems and displeasure from powerful people/Govt. Rahu in the fourth causes

all

kinds

of

losses,

danger

from

poison

and

thieves.

5. If malefics are in 3rd or 6th house from dasa Rasi, victory in competition is assured. Benefics in third or sixth cause defeat in election/competition but give rise to spiritual gains. The planets such placed if debilitated in the Navamsa, then the results would be opposite, whereby the debilitated malefics would give Vipareeta Pravrajya yoga and debilitated benefics

would

give

Vipareeta

rajayoga.

6. Planets, either benefic or malefic, in the 11th will give gains and happiness. The means of gains would be governed by the natural nature of the planets. Usually benefics shows the income from honest sources whereas malefics shows the gains beyond his regular means. 7. If Rahu is in the Badhak house or 6th, 8th or 12th from dasa Rasi, displeasure of Government, enemies and danger of imprisonment or during journeys will occur. The specific Antardasa will be of those signs conjoined by the Sun, Mars, Rahu or Saturn. 8. Generally, Rahu in four signs Aquarius, Pisces, Aries and Taurus and Ketu in the four signs Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius, tend to give Beneficial results during the concerned

dasa.

9. The effect of planets can be independently considered from the dasa sign. For example, if Sun in the Lagna supposed to give bile related troubles, it can also happen during the dasa of the sign housing the Sun. Similarly classics say that Rahu in 10th gives pilgrimages and hence as reckoned from the dasa sign also, it gives pilgrimages to holy shrines. 10. The dignity of the planets shall affect their nature. The dignities can of a planet are Exaltation, mulatrikona, own sign (swakhestra), friendly sign, neutral sign, enemy's sign, debilitation. If the lord of the dasa sign is placed in a inimical sign (the sign of its enemy), which doesn‘t happen to be its exaltation sign (Mars gets exalted in a enemy‘s sign), then the dasa of the sign which is placed with such as inimical planet as well as the dasa of the sign

owned

by

the

said

planet

shall

be

troublesome.

To know the friendship and enmity between the planets, one can refer to any standard Jyotish text. The relationship can also be known by the checking the upachaya (3rd, 6th, 10th and 11th) and the 7th house from the Mulatrikona of the planet under consideration. If these house happen to be the signs of exaltation or own house, they ought to be ignored.

Since for Venus, whose mulatrikona is Taurus, Libra cannot be an inimical sign, since it happens to be its own sign. Similarly for Mars, 10th sign is Capricorn; however, since it gets exalted

over

there,

Capricorn

is

not

inimical

to

Mars.

The Mulatrikona signs for different planets from Sun to Saturn are Leo, Taurus, Aries, Virgo, Sagittarius, Libra and Aquarius respectively. Mars in not evil in Capricorn, but instead in Pisces. For example the Mulatrikona of Sun is Leo and the inimical signs are Libra (3), Capricorn

(6),

Aquarius

(7),

Taurus

(10)

and

Gemini

(11).

To find the inimical signs for Sun, we found that the mulatrikona for Sun is Leo; the inimical sign to Sun would be Libra (3rd), Capricorn (6th), Taurus (10th), Gemini (11th) or Aquarius (7th).

11. The influences on the various houses can be judged from the planets placed in different houses from the dasa sign, thus the planets in the fifth from Dasa Rasi shall influence the affairs of children. Simlarly the planets placed in the 2nd house shall affect the family affairs and wealth, the third house- brothers and courage and initiatives (risk taking behaviour), 4th house- happiness, mother, landed property, formal education; 6th house- enemies, diseases, maternal uncle; 7th - spouse, relationships, desires, travel; 8th- health, loans, occult studies; 9th - dharma, general religiosity, father, wealth and fortune; 10th- work life and fame; 11th- earnings and income, 12th- expenses and foreign travel. These indications are very limited and the readers shall study the classical texts to know more on the indications of different houses. Malefics in the 5th and 9th needs to be checked for bondage and

incarceration

along

with

the

12th

house.

12. The seventh house from the dasa Rasi is the Mana or the desires of the conscious mind. If the sun is in the 7th house, then the person shall have a desire to improve his career prospects and will either change a job or take up some courses etc for improvement. If the Rahu (opposed to the Sun and representing poverty instead of the Sun which represents wealth and fortune) is in the seventh house, then the mind shall work against his natural career growth and he may choose a profession that is less paying or may take some such

decision

that

is

more

towards

renunciation.

Venus gives the desires of luxuries and comforts while the Moon so placed gives fame and consequential success in social spheres, popularity, and fame and career growth. Jupiter makes one get fame due to very good karma or an inclination to teach while Mercury gives

a

desire

to

learn.

Mars makes one strive for excellence and to be the best in any line whereas Saturn makes one

a

mediocre,

shying

away

from

work

and

a

loser.

Ketu is the cause of eclipse of the Moon and hence the results of this planet in the seventh house from the Dasa Rasi are the opposite to that of the Moon indicating loss of reputation, ill-fame,

loss

of

position,

ill-health

and

desire

to

remain

lonely/

aloof.

In this manner, the effects of planets in the seventh house from the dasa Rasi should be examined. 13. During the Narayana Dasa of a sign, the Arudha Pada placed in it or its Kendra, or trikona shall prevail and prosper. The Arudha Pada in the Dusthana (6th & 8th houses

especially)

DASA

shall

lose

SIGN

significance,

AND

decay

or

be

neglected.

DIVISIONAL

CHARTS

Pt. Sanjay Rath says that the real clue to finances is seen from the Nakshatramsa or Bhamsa (D27) chart. If the dasa Rasi has a beneficial Bhamsa (the cusp of the dasa sign in bhamsa), benefits accrue. If the lord of dasa Rasi is in exalted or debilitated Bhamsa, great opulence is observed, if in own sign the finances are very good and fair in friendly signs. In inimical

Bhamsa,

poverty

should

be

predicted.

Similarly, the various divisional signs of the Dasa Rasi should be studied. The following guidelines can be used for analysing the dasa sign with respect to a divisional chart. 1. The placement of the dasa sign lord in strength in different divisional chart shall show good

results

in

affairs

related

to

the

divisional

chart

under

consideration.

2. The placement of the cusp of the dasa sign needs to be seen in the divisional chart under consideration; which must be well placed in the divisional chart in a kendra or trikona, for occurance

of

good

results

related

to

the

divisional

chart.

Note: Equal house system to be used for finding out the cusp of dasa sign. This is how it is taught

in

the

tradition

of

Achyuta

Gurukula.

Only if both the factors mentioned above are favourable, extremely favourable results are obtained in the said dasa, however, if one of the factor is unfavourable, middling results (both favourable and unfavourable) are obtained. If both the factors are unfavourable, the period shows strife in the areas indicated by the said divisional chart. However, one point of caution is that, one must analyse these results in conjuction with the results of the

Narayana

dasa

DASA

of

SIGN

the

AND

division

itself.

PLANETARY

AVASTHAS

The various Avastha of the planets should be examined as well for their results. 1.

Avastha

2.

of

Avastha

planets of

placed

lord

in

of

the the

dasa

sign.

dasa

sign.

Readers are advised to study the classical texts such as Brhat Parasari Hora Shastra to understand

more

on

Planetary

Avasthas

and

their

results.

DASA

TREND

Dasa Rasi owned by a benefic and occupied by a malefic or owned by a malefic and occupied by a benefic produces beneficial results initially and malefic effects subsequently. Dasa Rasi owned and occupied by malefics always yields unfavorable results while Dasa Rasi owned and occupied by benefics always gives good result. If the dasa Rasi owned by a benefic is occupied and aspected by malefics and benefics, after initial unfavorable results, good

results

follow.

The results of the Dasa Rasi itself are obtained in the beginning, middle or end depending on

whether

it

is

Sirsodaya,

Ubhayodaya

or

Pristodaya

respectively.

The whole of the dasa related to a benefic planet at the commencement and end, will be beneficial. During

the dasa of

the several

signs, there ownership

of houses will

be felt.

During the dasa‘s of Dusthanas owned by malefic planets, very adverse results will be felt towards the end, while the ownership of benefics gives some good effects in the beginning. During the dasa‘s of Kendra/Trikona houses owned by malefic planets, the good effect are reduced towards the end while, if they are owned by benefics the initial period is very fruitful.

DASA

Vs.

TRANSITS

1. The effects of dasa are modified by the transit of planets in it during the period. Benefics bring good news while Malefics bring distress. Similarly with exaltation/debilitation of planets. Saturn transiting the 8th, 10th or Dasa rasi can be a thorn (Kantaka) in the leg making

the

journey

of

life

miserable.

2. Transit Moon indicates the fortune while transit of Dasa Rasi lord indicates the bodily comforts. 3.

Rahu

transiting

Dasa

Rasi

DASA

gives

loss

of

name,

fame

and

PRAVESH

wealth.

CHAKRA

All yogas should be studied from the Gochar Chakra at the commencement of the Dasa as per

their

natural

signification.

The

Lagna

If the Lagna rising at the commencement of the dasa is beneficial and fortified, the malefic dasa will be overcome with fortitude and remedial measures. If the Lagna is evil and weak, remedial

measures

may

not

be

of

much

The

avail. Moon

If the Moon is well disposed in a benefic sign at the commencement of a benefic dasa, the whole period is beneficial. If an evil dasa commences with a benefic Moon in transit, the evils shall be within manageable limits or can be overcome with effort. The disposition of the lord of the Rasi should also be examined in a similar way at the commencement of dasa. The

Dasa

Rasi

At the commencement of the dasa, the association of Maraka planets (from the natal rasi chart)

with

Dasa

Rasi

indicates

the

period

of

ill

health.

The house transited by Rahu at the commencement of a dasa will be damaged/obstructed during the dasa. For example, Rahu in the second house would indicate loss of wealth. Sun, Rahu or Venus in the 12th house from the dasa sign, at the commencement of the dasa brings losses due to the displeasure of government, cheats or superiors respectively while Moon joining them ensures such losses. Jupiter in 12th house indicates payment of huge

taxes.

I will be posting a detailed article on the dasa pravesh chakra in near future.

ASTAKAVARGA

AND

DASA

SIGN

1. A sign having more Ashtakavarga points will yield beneficial results. Similarly the signs having lower Ashtakavarga point suffer during the Narayana dasa of that sign.

2. The strength and influence of individual planets are seen from the points they contribute to the Dasa Rasi. During the antardasa of a planet contributing higher number of bindus (4 or more) to the sarva-askatavarga of the dasa sign, the natural as well as the functional signification of the said planet shall flourish, whereas if the number of bindus contributed is less, then misery and suffering follows, related to the natural and functional significations of the

planet

concerned.

3. Along with the SAV of the dasa sign, the AV of the lord of the dasa rasi also needs to be checked. If the dasa sign lord has gained many beneficial points in its own AV, the signification

of

the

dasa

sign

will

prosper.

ANTARDASA

RESULTS

1. The antardasa can be judged the same way as the dasa, however there is one more special

condition.

The

antardasa

is

also

to

be

rekoned

from

the

dasa

sign.

2. The antardasa of Rasi‘s in the 6th, 8th, 12th from the dasa rasi will be adverse. 3.

The

antardasa

of

Rasi‘s

occupied

by

malefics

will

be

adverse.

4. Death could also occur if a debilitated/malefic planet also occupies the trines from an evil antardasa. Good results will occur during antardasa having exalted planets or Jupiter in trines. If the Paka is aspected or conjoined by Jupiter, financial gains will be there.

DASA

SIGN

VS.

CHARA

KARAKA

The charakaraka represent the karmic bondage of various souls with us. It shows how their influence shall shape our destiny. Thus on one hand the influence of all inanimate beings can be seen from the Naisargika Karaka, the influence of various relations are to be seen from the charakaraka. There are 8 charakarakas and they govern eight kind of direct relationships 1.

in

our

existence;

Atma

they

karaka

are (own

namely: self)

2.

Amatya

karaka

(advisors)

3.

Bhratri

karaka

(brothers)

4.

Matri

karaka

(mother)

5.

Pitri

karaka

(father)

6.

Putra

7. 8.

Gnati

karaka Dara

karaka (kith

and

kins, karaka

(children) maternal

relatives) (spouse)

The Chara Karaka placed in the Kendra (1,4,7,10) to the Dasa Rasi attain strength, while those in Panapara (2,5,8,11) are weaker and those in Apoklimas (3,6,9,12) are the weakest. If a particular charakaraka is well placed from the dasa sign as well as well associated / aspected by benefics, that particular relation/ relative would prosper. The affairs related to various relatives can be studied by reckoning that particular charakaraka as

the

Lagna

and

judging

the

dasa

therefrom.

When the influence of a particular relation becomes strong in our life can be seen from the association or aspect of the concerned charakaraka on the dasa sign. For illustration, if the Darakaraka

aspects

the

Dasa

Rasi,

marriage

can

be

PACHAKADI

expected.

SAMBANDHA

Signs or planets in the Pachak, Bodhak, Vedhak and Karaka from the planet placed in the Dasa Rasi shall surely give their indications. For example, if Saturn is in Dasa Rasi, then the planets, Arudha Pada and sign/house in the sixth house from it shall be destroyed. The pachakadi sambandha is one of the cornerstone in Jyotisha shastra and is extremely useful in judging the results of both rasi or nakshatra based dasa. This shall covered in details in forthcoming articles. Sunday, March 06, 2005 The Karakas II I have compiled this list of planetary characteristics from various classics. This shall help you in gaining better understanding of the planets and use them in predictions. The suffix at various places indicate the classics used for the compilation. They are as follows BPHS: Brhat Parasari Hora Shastra BJ: Brhat Jataka HS: Hora Sara SV: Saravali PD: Phaladeepika JP: Jataka Parijata DA: Dasa Adhyayi PM: Prasna Margam ************************************************************* THE SUN

Names: Heli, Surya (BJ); Aditya, Arka, Ravi, Bhanu, Bhaskara. Divakara, Marthanda, Savita, Teekshnamsu and Ina (HS) Nature: Malefic Gender: Masculine Appearance & Disposition: Sūrya‘s eyes are honey-coloured. He has a square body. He is of clean habits, bilious, intelligent and has limited hair (on his head) (BPHS); Well proportioned body, is bilious and possesses pingala (tawny) eyes, has short hairs (BJ); Sun‘s body is square; his eyes are pink in colour and he has sparse hair on his body and head. He does not live for a long time in one place. He is of lazy disposition. His knees are weak. He has pleasing face and delivers pleasing speech. (HS); The Sun has curly hair, sharp mind, prominent appearance, majestic voice and is not very tall. His eyes are honey-coloured. He is courageous, steady and of a complexion, which has a mix of red and green. His feet are not conspicuous (small in size). He is bilious and has sturdy bones. He is great and majestic. He has fiery rays and square body and wears saffron-coloured apparels (SV) Sapta Dhatu: Bones (skeletal system) Diseases: Causes damage to eyes, loss of hair and thirst, fever etc. by bilious temperament (PD) Humor: Bile Governs: The Soul Planetary Cabinet: The King Complexion: Blood red (BPHS), Dark Red (BJ); Copper red (SV) Colour: Copper (BJ) Deity/ Adhi devata: Agni (BPHS) Gender: Male Panchabhuta: Agni (Fire) Caste: Kshatriya Guna: Sattvik Abode: Temple (BPHS), Devastana (BJ) Direction: East (Purva) Period: Ayana Taste: Pungent Directional Strength: South (10th house) Day based Strength: Day Time (Diurnal) Ayana based Strength: Uttarayana Natural strength: Strongest among all planets Trees: Strong trees (trees with stout trunk) Robe/ Cloth: Red silken, Rough cloth Season: Summer (Grishma) Matter: Mula (Vegetation) (BJ) Material: Copper (BJ) Natural Age: 50 years (JP)

Loka: Mrtyu Loka (World of mortals) Geographical location: Kalinga (Orissa) Misc. Lordship: Snakes, wool, hills, gold, weapons, poison, fire, medicines, kings, aryas, river banks, forest, wood and Mantras (SV) ************************************************************* THE MOON Names: Chandrama, Sitarasmi (BJ); Sasi, Sasanka, Vidhu, Soma, Nisakara, Seethamsu, Udunatha and Indu (Candr is Nisakara, as she causes the night. She is Seetamsu, as her rays are cool and pleasant. The name Udunatha is given to Candr because Candr married the 27 Nakshatras) (HS); Nature: Benefic (when waxing), Malefic (when waning) Gender: Feminine Appearance & Disposition: Candra is very windy and phlegmatic. She is learned and has a round body. She has auspicious looks and sweet speech, is fickle-minded and very lustful (BPHS); Well rounded body, much wind and phlegm, intelligent, sweet speech and good eyes (BJ); Moon is tall, tender-natured, brilliant in mental disposition, kind, skilled in policy, or politics and has mixed humour of wind and bile. She wears white robes and ornaments; her body resembles a well-drawn circle. (HS); She has an auspicious appearance. Her eyes are beautiful. She has mellifluous voice. She is fair in complexion, has an emaciated body, is youthful, tall, curly and short hair, is learned, soft, of Sattvik disposition, beautiful, phlegmatic, amicable to friends, has pure (excellent) blood, is kind, fond of old ladies, fickle-minded, very fortunate and wears clean apparels. (SV) Sapta Dhatu: Blood (Circulatory System) Humour: Vata (Windy) & Kapha (Phlegm) Governs: The Mind Planetary Cabinet: The Queen Complexion: Tawny Colour: White Deity/ Adhi devata: Varuna (BPHS), Ambu (BJ) Panchabhuta: Jala (Water) Caste: Brahmin Guna: Sattivik Abode: Watery places Direction: North West (Vayavya Kona) Period: Muhurtha (48 minutes) (BPHS); Kshana (BJ) Taste: Saline Directional Strength: North (4th house) Day based Strength: Night (Nocturnal) Ayana based Strength: (Uttarayana)

Natural strength: Second to the Sun Trees: Milky trees (such as rubber plant) Robe/ Cloth: White Silken (BPHS), New clothes (BJ) Season: Varsha (Rainy) Matter: Dhatu (non living matter) Material: Precious stones (Gemstones) Natural Age: 70 years (JP) Loka: Pitri Loka (World of manes) Geographical location: Yavana Pradesh (land of Greeks) Misc. Lordship: Poets, flowers, eatables, beads, silver, conch, salt, water, arrow, robes, ornaments, females, Ghī, sesamum, oil and sleep (SV) ************************************************************* MARS Names: Ara, Vakra, Kruradrik, Avanaya (BJ); Aara, Vakra, Maheeja Rudhira, Rakta, Angaraka and Krudradrik (HS); Bhumisuta (SV) Nature: Malefic Gender: Masculine Appearance & Disposition: Mangal has blood-red eyes, is fickle-minded, liberal, bilious, given to anger and has thin waist and thin physique (BPHS); Youthful, liberal bilious, fickle minded and has a thin waist (BJ); Mars is unsteady in mind, he is capable of wounding, he has blood-reddish eyes, he is bilious and depicted with fire and arms, his voice is rough, his belly is depressed and he is modest (HS); he is young, he has curly and shining hair, he is liberal (PD); The planet Mars is short, his eyes are reddish-brown in colour. He has a strong body. He is as bright, as burning fire. He is not steady in disposition. He has marrow in bones and flesh. He wears red-coloured apparels. He is more intelligent and is courageous. He is an accomplished speaker. He causes injury. He has short and shining hair. He is bilious in disposition and is Tamasic. He is adventurous and wrathful and is skillful in hurting. He is blood-red in appearance. (SV) Sapta Dhatu: Marrow (?? system) Humour: Pitta (Bile) Governs: Strength Planetary Cabinet: Commander- in- Chief Complexion: Bood Red Colour: Blood Red Deity/ Adhi devata: Subrahmanya (BPHS), Kumara (BJ); Kartikeya (SV) Panchabhuta: Agni (Fire) Caste: Kshatriya (Warrior) Guna: Tamasik Abode: Place of Fire

Direction: South (Dakshina) Period: A day (duration between two Sunrises) Taste: Bitter Directional Strength: South (10th house) Day based Strength: Night (Nocturnal) Ayana based Strength: Dakshinayana Natural strength: Stronger than Saturn (Saturn is the weakest one) Trees: Bitter ones (Lemon Plant) Robe/ Cloth: Red clothes (BPHS); Burnt clothes (SV) Season: Greeshma (Summer) Matter: Dhatu (Non living matter) Natural Age: Young boy (16 years) (JP) Veda: Sama Veda Loka: Mrtyu Loka (World of mortals) Geographical Location: Ujjain (Central India) Misc. Lordship: Blood, Copper, Army, Red cloth, Minerals, Earth, King, Destruction, Swooning, Bile and thieves (SV) ************************************************************* MERCURY Names: Hemno, Vit, Gna, Bodhana and Induputra (BJ); Saumya, Vid, Jna, Somaja, Bodhana, Kumar and Vidhusuta (Budh is Candr‘s son and hence known, as Somaja and Vidhusuta ) (HS) Nature: Malefic in malefic association, otherwise benefic Gender: Neuter/ Eunuch Appearance & Disposition: Budh is endowed with an attractive physique and the capacity to use words with many meanings. He is fond of jokes. He has a mix of all the three humours (BPHS); Gurgling speech, fond of joking and has a mixture of air, phlegm and bile (BJ); Budh‘s eyes are dark. He is well-versed in politics (or in policy-making), is of medium height, sometimes firm and sometimes unsteady, jolly natured, in touch with all kinds of news, witty, scholarly and has the composition mixed with the three humours (i. e. bile, phlegm and wind) (HS); Budh rules skin and is full of veins, arteries and nerves. He has an even body (PD); he is sweet spoken, but stammering in speech (DA); Mercury's eyes are reddish and broad. He speaks sweetly. His complexion is of green grass. He has strong skin. He is an extremely Rajasic planet. He is clear in his speech and is pure. He has a mixture of the three humours, i.e. phlegm, bile and wind. He remains delighted and has moderate beauty. He is skillful and sinewy. He is agreeable to all in dressing and speech and wears green robes. (SV Sapta Dhatu: Skin (BPHS, BJ) (?? System) Humour: Tridosha (all pitta, kapha, vata)

Governs: Speech PlanetaryCabinet: Yuvaraj(Prince) Complexion: Hue that of Green grass (Durva Grass) Colour: Green Deity/ Adhi devata: Maha Vishnu (BPHS), Kesava (BJ) Panchabhuta: Prithvi (Earthy) Caste: Vaishya (Trading Class) (BPHS); Sudra (BJ, SV); Mixed breed (HS) Guna: Rajasik Abode: Sports ground, Gaming place Direction: North (Uttar) Period: Ritu (Season- Two months) Taste: Mixed Directional Strength: East (Lagna) Day based Strength: Both in day & Night Ayana based Strength: Uttarayana Natural strength: Stronger than Mercury Trees: Fruitless trees Robe/ Cloth: Black silken (BPHS); Water soaked clothes (BJ, SV) Season: Sarad (Mild Winter) Matter: Jiva (Living beings) Material: Bell metal Natural Age: Young (20 years) (JP) Veda: Atharva Veda Loka: Patala Loka (Hellish world) Geographical location: Magadha (southern part of Bihar) (SV) Misc. Lordship: Veda, writing, sculpture, medicines, expertise, minister-ship, speech, jokes, birds, couples, fame, vegetation (vanaspati) and gold (SV) ************************************************************* JUPITER Names: Jiva, Angira, Suraguru, Vachasampathi and Ijya (BJ); Jeeva, Angirasa, Suraguru, Mantri Vachaspati, Arya, Brihaspati, Suri and Vageesh (HS); Ida (SV) Nature: Benefic Gender: Masculine Appearance & Disposition: Guru has a big body, tawny hair and tawny eyes, is phlegmatic, intelligent and learned in Shastras (BPHS); Corpulent body, golden locks and eyes, moral and is phlegmatic (BJ); Guru has stout and tall body; his eyes are neither big nor small, he is intelligent, well-versed in politics, or policy making has prominent bilious composition, is a very eloquent speaker, wears yellow apparels and jewels and is of noble disposition (HS); he is of virtuous disposition (DA); The eyes of Jupiter are somewhat

reddish-brown. He is learned in Vedas. His voice resembles that of a lion. He is firm and prominently Sattvik. His physical complexion is akin to pure yellow metal. He has broad and prominent chest. He is always fond of virtues and is modest. He has firm and large eyes and is of forgiving disposition. He wears yellow apparels, is phlegmatic, fat and pre-eminent. (SV) Sapta Dhatu: Fat (BPHS); Brain (BJ) (Digestive system) Humour: Vata (Windy) & Kapha (Phlegm) Governs: Knowledge, Wisdom and happiness (BPHS), Intelligence (SV) Planetary Cabinet: Advisor (Minister) Complexion: Tawny (BPHS), Jupiter yellow or golden (BJ) Colour: Yellow Deity/ Adhi devata: Indra (BPHS) Panchabhuta: Akasha (Ether) Caste: Brahmin (Priestly class) Guna: Sattvik Abode: Treasury Direction: North East (Ishanya Kona) Period: Masa (Month) Taste: Sweet Directional Strength: East (Lagna) Day based Strength: Day time (Diurnal) Ayana based Strength: Uttarayana Natural strength: Stronger than Mercury (4th) Trees: Fruit bearing trees Robe/ Cloth: Saffron coloured ones (BPHS), Neither old nor new clothes (BJ, SV) Season: Hemanta (Autumn) Matter: Jiva (Living beings) Material: Silver, and when he is in his own house he governs gold (BJ) Natural Age: 30 years Veda: Rig Veda (SV) Loka: Svarga loka (Heavens) (SV) Geographical location: Sindhu (Indus- Pakistan and Afganistan) (SV) Misc. lordship: Auspiciousness, virtue, physical stoutness, prowess, mentorship/; guide/ guru/ preceptor, deputation, city, state (province), gold, bed, conveyance, position, grains, residence and sons (SV) ************************************************************* VENUS Names: Sukra, Bhrigu, Brigusuta, Sita and Aspujit (BJ); Bhrigu, Bhrigusuta, Ahpujit, Sita, Usanas, Vaitya Pujya, Kavya and Kavi(HS)

Nature: Benefic Appearance & Disposition: Shukra is charming, has a splendourous physique, is excellent, or great in disposition, has charming eyes, is a poet, is phlegmatic and windy and has curly hair (BPHS); Fond of pleasure, handsome, fine eyes and black ringlets and a temperament compounded of wind and phlegm (BJ); the body of shukra is very bright. He is fortunate, windy and bilious in composition, broad-minded; stout bodied, has a tendency to submit to women, has crooked eyes and is of deceiving nature. (HS); has stout body, broad eyes, wind and phlegm in constitution (PD); The planet Venus is beautiful, has long hands, broad chest and face, is very seminal, splendourous, has dark, short and extended hair, is of complexion, which is a mix of yellow and green, is sensuous, windy and phlegmatic, very fortunate, wears multi-coloured apparels, is of Rajasic disposition, sportive, intelligent, broad-eyed and has prominent shoulders. (SV) Sapta Dhatu: Sperm/ Semen (Reproductive system) Humour: Vata (Windy) & Kapha (Phlegm) Governs: Semen (Potency) (BPHS), Passion (BJ); Comfort (SV) Planetary Cabinet: Advisor (Minister) Complexion: Variegated (BJ); Neither white nor black (BJ) Colour: Variegated Deity/ Adhi devata: Shachi Devi (BPHS), Indrani (BJ) Gender: Feminine Panchabhuta: Jala (Water) Caste: Brahmin (Priestly class) Guna: Rajasik Abode: Bedroom Direction: South East (Agneya Kona) Period: Paksha (Fortnight) Taste: Acidulous (BPHS); Sour (BJ) Directional Strength: North (4th House) Day based Strength: Day Time (Diurnal) Ayana based Strength: Uttarayana Natural strength: Stronger than Jupiter (5th) Trees: Floral Plants Robe/ Cloth: Silken (BPHS); Strong clothes (BJ), Durable clothes (SV) Season: Vasanta (Spring) Matter: Mula (Vegetation) Material: Pearls (BJ) Natural Age: 16 years (JP) Veda: Yajur Veda (SV) Loka: Pitri Loka (World of manes) (SV) Misc Lordship: Diamonds, ornaments, marriage, scents, friends, wreaths, females, cow dung, diagnosis, education, sexual enjoyment and gold (SV)

************************************************************* SATURN Names: Kona, Manda, Suryaputra and Asita (BJ); Kona, Manda, Sani, Krishn, Surya Putr, Yama, Pangu, Sanaischara, Sauri, Kala and Chayasuta (HS) Nature: Malefic Gender: Neuter/ Eunuch Appearance & Disposition: Shani has an emaciated and long physique, has tawny eyes, is windy in temperament, has big teeth, is indolent and lame and has coarse hair (BPHS); Lazy, has yellowish eyes, lean tall body, stout teeth and rough hairs. He is of a windy temperament (BJ); has hard nails, teeth and hair, he is deceptive, he has long hands and feet, his constitution is bilious, he has prominent veins, is indolent and worried (HS); is lame, has deeply depressed eyes and is lazy. He rules muscles. He has an emaciated body (PD); Saturn has red and depressed eyes, emaciated body, prominent veins, is indolent, black-bodied and windy in temperament. He is a talebearer. He is muscular, unkind, foolish, has large nails and teeth, is very dirty, impure, Tamasic in disposition, fierce, shorttempered and old (worn out). He adores black apparels. (SV) Sapta Dhatu: Muscles (BPHS); Nerves (BJ) Humour: Vata (Windy) Governs: Grief/ Sorrow Planetary Cabinet: Servant Complexion: Dark (BPHS), Black (BJ) Colour: Black (BJ), Blue mixed with black (HS) Deity/ Adhi devata: Brahma (BPHS), Kaha (BJ) Panchabhuta: Vayu (Air) Caste: Sudra (Working class) (BPHS); Antyaja (Untouchables) (BJ); Mixed breed (SV) Guna: Tamasik Abode: Filthy ground (Dirty places) (BPHS), Heap of dirt (BJ) Direction: West (Paschim) Period: Year Taste: Astringent (BPHS); Acidic (BJ) Directional Strength: West (7th house) Day based Strength: Night (Nocturnal) Ayana based Strength: Dakshinayana Natural strength: Weakest among all Trees: Useless trees (shrubs and weeds) Robe/ Cloth: Multi-coloured robes (BPHS); Rags (BJ, SV) Season: Sisir (Extreme Winter) Matter: Dhatu (Non living matter) Material: Iron, Lead (BJ)

Natural Age: Extremely old Others: Anthill Loka: Patala Loka (Hellish world) Geographical Location: Saurashtra (Gujarat) Misc. lordship: Lead, zinc, black metals, inferior grains, dead relatives, fools, servants, mean women, saleable goods, poor people and self-restraint (SV) ************************************************************* RAHU Names: Tamas, Agu and Asura (BJ); Tamas, Asura, Swarbhanu, Vidhuntuda, Pata, Sainhikeya, Bhujanga and Ahi (HS) Nature: Malefic (HS) Gender: Masculine Appearance & Disposition: He is black in colour, tall in stature, and of low caste; he has skin disease and hick-coughs; he is cunning, and speaks falsehood; he suffers from leprosy. Sapta Dhatu: n/a Humour: Vata (Windy) Governs: Ego (SV) Planetary Cabinet: Army Complexion: Sark collyrium (blue mix) (HS) Colour: Black Deity/ Adhi devata: Durga / Chandika Panchabhuta: None Caste: Outcaste Guna: Tamasik (like Saturn) (HS) Abode: Forest Direction: South West (Nairrittya Kona) Period: 8 Months Taste: n/a Directional Strength: n/a Day based Strength: Same as Saturn Ayana based Strength: Same as Saturn Natural strength: Same as Saturn Trees: n/a Robe/ Cloth: Dirty Clothes Season: n/a Matter: Dhatu Natural Age: 100 years (JP) Geographical Location: Southern India (Dravida country: five tribes: Dravida, Karnataka, Gurjara, Maharashtra and Tailanga)

Misc. Lordship: Mysticism, magic, strange events, enigmas and excitement, Renunciation, Paternal grandfather. Serpents, venomous reptiles, diseases, scars, courage, adventure, execution, Christians & Mohammedans, stones, mud, travellers, inventors, lecturers, psychologist, astrologer, thieves, widowhood, litigation, gold smiths, duplicity, aviators, sepulchres, ant-hills, mole-hills, crack & crevices, archers, spies, sediments of liquor, portentous evils, radio, aerial navigation, metaphysical studies, south-western direction, infamous character, inflammable gases, epidemics, violence, corruption, political plots, and exiles. He also differentiates between purity in love and impure lust. He causes birthmark in the body. ************************************************************* KETU Names: Sikhi (BJ); Sikhin, Dhvaja, Dhum, Mrityu Putr and Anala (HS) Nature: Malefic (HS) Gender: Feminine, Eunuch (PD) Appearance & Disposition: He has a red and fierce look, a venomous tongue, an elevated body; he is outcast; of Smoky colour; has bruised limbs and is lean and malicious. Sapta Dhatu: n/a Governs: Outcastes Planetary Cabinet: Army Complexion: Smoky Colour: Smoky Deity/ Adhi devata: Ganesha (PM) Gender: Feminine, Eunuch (PD) Panchabhuta: n/a Caste: Outcaste Guna: n/a Abode: n/a Period: 3 Months Taste: n/a Directional Strength: n/a Day based Strength: Same as Mars Ayana based Strength: Same as Mars Natural strength: Same as Mars Trees: n/a Robe/ Cloth: Smoky Season: n/a Matter: Jiva (Living beings) Natural Age: 100 years (JP) Geographical Location: Southern India (Dravida country: five tribes: Dravida, Karnataka,

Gurjara, Maharashtra and Tailanga) Misc. Lordship: Religion, Astrology, Moksha or final emancipation, intrigues, spiritual pride, Religious resignation, Sectarian principles, artistic taste, literary genius, pride, dissimulation, mendicancy, bankruptcy, miserliness, ascetics, deception, quarrels, biliousness, philosophers, selfishness, occultist, skulls, religious shows, assassinations, friends, charms, amulets, vicious tendencies, secret intrigues and association, and back biting. Sunday, April 03, 2005 Progeny in Jyotish I: Fertility of Parents Introduction In human life, the birth of children occupies a very prominent place. The parents find their own image in their children and see the progression of their lineage though the future of their children. The mother has to pass through nine months of grooming of the infant, with all it takes, which a mother can better understand and the results are still uncertain. Many of them are born still, many of them are born with incapability and many get eradicated from their very start of journey. Every thing has a very profound impact on the parents and their future. Prognosticating the sex of the unborn child has been a matter of concern in the recent years, where the foetus are killed when they are substantially grown and had their identity as a human child inside the womb. If the sex of the child is not what the parents want, they were brutally extricated. Thanks to the medical science that it can‘t say anything about the sex of the child before it grows up substantially and help the parents to decide in advance whether or not to have a baby. This is where Jyotish comes to rescue. Because it can see the path much ahead of the time, it can forewarn the parents about the future possibilities and help them in making a conscious decision. The more important thing of all is that Jyotish can give remedies, when it judges the possibilities are more negative than positive. Such remedies not only eradicate the root of the problem, but also prepare the parents to boldly face the impending dangers. In the forthcoming portions, we shall study, how to prognosticating the birth and life of the children and the remedies to address the impending difficulties and danger to the parents and child. Fertility of the Parents => If the lord of the 5th in the Rasi chart is placed with Mercury, Venus or Saturn, there is problem is procreation as these three planets tend to obstruct the naisargika putra karaka Jupiter.

=> In Female Horoscope, Moon and in Male horoscope, Sun and Jupiter becomes the key controller progeny in the saptamsa and thus the procreation. If they are badly placed, being afflicted, or placed in the Maraka Sthana in the Saptamsa, this can show problem or denial of progeny => Strong influences of the fiery element (Mars, Sun) on the fifth house. This can happen due to conjunction, aspect of parivartana of the 5th house / lord. This can be overcome by increasing the dominance of Jala Tattva on the 5th. (COVA, Page 199) => Jaimini Says Sun, Rahu and Jupiter in the 9th shall indicate many Sons, which is also mentioned by Parasara who indicates that the Sun, Rahu or Jupiter will give illustrious son. (Sanjay Rath, J.S. 1.4.25) => The Moon in the 9th house gives one Son. (J.S. 1.4.26) => The ninth in odd sign indicates many children and Vice versa. (J.S. 1.4.29 - 30) Lack of Fertility Method of Deha (Jaimini Sutras) The method of Deha given by Maharishi Jaimini in Upadesha Sutra is infallible in predicting the fertility or procreative ability of the native. Pt. Rath explains this in the following words“This method is based on the Rasi chart. Determine the arudha padas of the third and ninth house from the Lagna and the Sun. The arudha padas of the 3rd and 9th from the Sun (AS3 and AS9) constitute the ability to sustain the Atma (soul- signified by Sun) in the form of Sperm (i.e., the sperms should have life in them). The arudha padas of the third and ninth from the Lagna (A3 and A9) constitute the physical ability to procreate. If the Sun is in the 2nd, 6th, 8th or 12th houses from any of these padas, the same can be damaged resulting to infertility. Similarly, if Venus and Mercury conjoin these padas, they produce infertility. If either of these two padas is not damaged, childbirth is delayed and not denied. If the padas from Lagna are afflicted as above, medical attention is required and the astrologer should not attempt remedial measures unnecessarily. However, if the affliction is from the padas from Sun, then astrological remedial measures are necessary.” Mercury, Saturn and / or Venus in the trines to the saptamsa Lagna tend to deny children (J.S. 1.4.24).Mercury and Saturn are eunuch planets and in saptamsa Lagna deny fertility. Venus, on the other hand causes association with too many thereby depleting the chances for progeny. However If both planets giving children (Sun, Rahu, Jupiter and Moon) and those denying children (Mercury, Saturn and Venus) are present, a child will be born after some delay. (J.S. 1.4.27)

Stressing the point Pt. Rath says in COVA (page 175) that, if Saturn, Venus and Mercury are in trines “alone”, then the native is barren irrespective of all yogas in the birth chart. This is an overriding rule. For female charts, the ninth should be considered and for male charts the fifth for determining procreative successes. (Sanjay Rath, J.S.) Mars‘s and Saturn‘s influence on the trine to the Saptamsa Lagna show that the native will have Adopted Child or Dutta-Putra . Pt. Rath says, Mars and Saturn are karaka for the younger and elder brother respectively and could indicate begetting a child through a kinsman as the native many lack procreative abilities or otherwise. It also indicates marriage with a divorcee/widow who already has children from a pervious wedlock. Denial of Children due to Curses (COVA, Page 172) The denial of children could be due to curses incurred in the past birth. These have been elaborately listed in BPHS along with the remedial measures and include Brahma Shapa (curse of priest / astrologer), pitri Shapa (curse of father or elderly paternal relative), Matri Shapa (Curse or mother or someone from mother‘s family), Shatru Shapa (Curse of enemies) etc. Let us examine the Brahma Shapa to understand the underlying principles. The conditions for this curse are as follows: a. Rahu in the signs of Jupiter: Rahu represent the curses of past birth and is hence a karmic control planet. In the signs of Jupiter it shows the curse due to priest, judge, astrologer or all persons signified by Jupiter. b. Jupiter conjoined or aspected by Mars and Saturn: Jupiter is debilitated in Capricorn owned by Saturn and become marana karaka in the 3rd house signified by Mars. These planets aspecting Jupiter can block it to the extent of denying (Mars) or delaying (Saturn) the fruits of Jupiter, i.e., Children. Simultaneously, the ninth lord should be in the 8th house to confirm that curse. If this condition is not fulfilled, remedial measures shall work easily. c. Sun, Moon or Jupiter and the fifth lord, placed in the eighth house with Malefics: Jupiter, the karaka of the fifth is called Brahmanaspati (the fruits of Brahma) and hence, the Sattvik planets Sun, Moon or Jupiter will represent Saints, Brahmins and learned men respectively whose placement in the 8th house (curses) with malefic will deny progeny. d. Jupiter in the fifth house conjoined or aspected by the 6th lord: The 6th house being the 2nd from the house of children, 5th, is maraka for children. So the placement of the marakesh, sixth lord in the house of children, with Jupiter (already showing loss), will constitute a curse from a Brahmin due to anger or enmity (shown by 6th lord‘s involvement).

If in the ninth house, they afflict the father and fortune of the native and if in the Lagna, they afflict the name and life of the native. riday, August 26, 2005 Progeny in Jyotish II: Number & sex of children Number

of

children

1. The number of children can be found out by counting the Navamsa gained by the 5th lord. For e.g., the 5th lord is placed in Virgo Rasi and Gemini Navamsa. Counting from Gemini (Navamsa) to Virgo Rasi [Virgo (6) - Gemini (3) = 3], we have four signs, i.e., the 5th lord has to gain three Navamsas to reach Virgo or upto three children should be anticipated (COVA- Page 190). This is however a crude method can can be used with extreme

care.

Max.

no.

of

child

=

Rasi

sign

–

Navamsa

Sign

Pt. Rath says that, for this method to work, the 5th lord should be placed with the Jupiter (Karaka for Navamsa). However, from an illustration given in Page 200 of COVA, we see that this is not a necessary condition. Here Mars is not associated or aspected by Jupiter, but the Lagna is aspected by Jupiter from the 7th, through Rasi and Graha Drsti both. Here we might conclude that for this method to work, Jupiter should be strongly placed in the horoscope

and

influence

the

factors

of

progeny.

2. This can also be seen from the planets aspecting the 5th by Graha or Rasi Drsti. Riders The number of children is limited by the Rahu - Ketu axis, unless Jupiter is strongly placed in

the

D-1,

to

eliminate

all

the

Birth

putra

Dosas.

(COVA,

Page

of

184) Twins

The signs Aquarius and Scorpio have two lords each and hence if they happen to be the house

of

child/

pregnancy,

they

can

indicate

twins.

Most standard texts prescribe the involvement of the Signs Gemini, Virgo, Scorpio or Aquarius for the birth of the twins. They add Gemini and Virgo also to Aquarius and Scorpio, since

the

signs

are

lorded

by

Mercury

whose

nature

is

dual.

Illustration In the chart of the standard nativity, the 5th lord Moon is in Aquarius Rasi and Pisces Navamsa, which shows that there are possibilities of 11 children, however while we count from Pisces we have to stop in Taurus, because Gemini is occupied by a node. Thus the

maximum no. of children is limited to 2 only shown by the signs Aries and Taurus. Saptamsa chart can be seen for more details about children. The details of judging Saptamsa Chart is given in subsequent section. 

1st child: The Saptamsa Lagna is in an Odd sign and hence the counting shall be in a zodiacal manner. The 1st child is shown by the 5th lord Mars, placed in Gemini with Moon and Ketu.



2nd child: The 2nd child is shown by the 7th lord Mercury. Mercury is placed in Scopio and has exhange. Scorpio generally shows female child being an even sign. Due to the exchange of planets, it indicate male child. Its worthwhile to note that the 6th lord, the maraka is aspecting Mercury, showing that the child shall face terrible condition and can face death. However, due to Graha Dristi of Jupiter on Mercury and Rasi Drsti on the Lagna, the child is saved.

Sex Rasi

of

children Chart

For matters concerning children, the placement of the fifth lord and the planets should be seen from the Jupiter, the naisargika putra karaka. If there are planets in strengths from the Jupiter, they can indicate the number and nature of the children. The placement of the fifth lord from Jupiter will indicate the extent of gains from Children etc.- Pt. Sanjay Rath (COVA, Page 169) Normally for determination of sex of the child, the chart of the father is a better indicator. (COVA, Page 188)

The

Saptamsa

The timing of birth of Individual children, their nature, abilities and fortune is seen in the Saptamsa chart. This has been explained in detail by Maharishi Jaimini Upadesha Sutras. (COVA

8.6.1)

Counting The first child is seen from the 5th house counted zodiacally or anti-zodiacally depending on whether the Lagna is ODD or EVEN . The subsequent pregnancies are seen from every third house (Manduka Gat i). Thus if an odd sign ascends in the Saptamsa, the individual pregnancies are seen in the 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th etc. If an even sign ascends in the saptamsa, the individual pregnancies are seen in the 9th, 7th, 5th, 3rd and so on. (COVA)

After the Manduka Gati reached the point of start, the sequence of jumps would repeat again, which can‘t be allowed. To counter this problem, the next sign arrived at is by Crawling the sign. For illustration, after the jump sequence reaches from 5th to 3rd, the next sign after 3rd would be 5th again, thus here the jump doesn‘t progress to the 5th, but the 4th there in, where the frog is supposed to be crawling, than jumping as there is no space for jumping, 5th house, being already considered. ―Thus the order of pregnancy becomes 5-7-9-11-1-3-4-6-8-10-12-2. For even sign the sequence becomes 9-7-5-3-1-1110-8-6-4-2-12.‖ The nodes generally indicate the last child. For exapmple, if Rahu is in the 7th or joins the seventh

lord,

the

native

Sex

may

have

of

two

children. the

(Jaimini

Sutras) Child

The sex of the child is seen from the lord of the sign ruling the house of pregnancy. If the lord is exalted or conjoin male planets (Sun, Rahu, Jup, Mars), the issue is male. If the lord is debilitated or conjoins female planets (Moon, Ketu, Venus), the issue is female. Saturn and Mercury are eunuch planets, but they have found to indicate female and male children respectively. If the lord of the sign is neither exalted/ debilitated, not conjoins any other planets, the sex of the child is seen from the nature of the sign occupied by it. All Odd signs excepting the Aquarius and Gemini are male birth signs while all the even signs, expecting Cancer and Pisces

are

Female

birth

signs.

Riders 1. Effect of Parivartana On

Counting

If there is a exchange of house (Parivartana Yoga) between the Saptamsa Lagna lord and the lord of any other house, the counting will be based on whether the other sign is ODD or EVEN and not the oddity of the Saptamsa Lagna. However the counting still starts from the Saptamsa On

Lagna. sex

(COVA,

Page of

193) child

If a lord of the child associate with a planet, lets say Venus and there is a parivartana of this planet with another Planet, let‘s say Sun. The influence of the other planet, namely Sun will be more dominant over the lord of the child, in determining the sex of the child. (COVA, Page

193).

However, if there is a parivartana of the lord of child with another planet, then the sex of the child, determined by the lord of the child is simply reversed. For e.g., if the lord of the

child is Venus is placed in Leo, with Moon and the lord of Leo, Sun is placed in house of Venus, Taurus, then the sex of the child indicated by Venus in conjunction with Moon, i.e., Female, shall be changed to Male.

2. Lord of child placed in house of another child If the lord of a child is placed in the house of another child, then one of the children indicated by them shall survive. For illustration the 5th lord is placed in the 7th house, one of the children signified by the 5th and the 7th lords will survive. (Pt. Sanjay Rath). However, in COVA, Pt. Sanjay has presented one more viewpoint while showing the use of Drekkana for co-borns, whereby when the counting reaches a sign which houses another lord of the child, the count crawls over to another sign. To illustrate the point he says ―However, Capricorn houses two sisters as indicated by Mercury and Jupiter and should normally have limited the number of elder co-borns. Since the number is actually higher, the next sign Aquarius will indicate the co-born.‖ (COVA, Page 120) Two child lords placed together If two lords of the child are placed together, then one of the children shall survive. For e.g., if the lords of 5th and 9th are placed in the same sign, then one among the children shown by them shall survive. However, it is difficult to determine who among them shall survive and can only be determined from practical events. In the present case, if there is a miscarriage of the first child, the 3rd child shown by the 9th lord shall survive and viceversa.

One planet becomes lord of two houses of children If one planet happens to indicate more than one child, then the first child will be shown by the lord of the child however, the 2nd one will be shown by the house of the child and the planets placed therein. To illustrate his point Pt. Rath says in COVA- page 120, when one of the children have been indicated by Mars (House of child – Scorpio), and the next house of the child happens to be Aries, Mars will not show the child, however Aries, placed with Moon will show a sister who is emotional (Moon) and Rash (Aries). Had there been no planet, then Aries would have shown male birth.

Saptamsa

lagna

lord

in

Marana

Sthana

from

lord

of

child

If Venus becomes the lord of Saptamsa Lagna, the issues indicated by the planets in the 8th from Venus cannot survive unless conjoins Ketu (Ganapati), as these issues will have Venus in the Marana Sthana (Reference). The same principle can be extended to other planets.

Thus in case of Different Saptamsa Lagna, the placement of the lord of the child in the following places cannot survive. 

Sun- 2nd



Moon- 6th



Mars- 7th



Mercury- 7th



Jupiter- 11th



Venus - 8th



Saturn- 1st



Rahu - 5th

Thus the principle states that if the Saptamsa Lagna lord is placed in a Marana karaka Sthana from the Lord of the child, then either the parent or the child survive, unless, there is a blessing. Saturday, November 19, 2005 Yogas in Muhurtha There are 5 elements of a Panchanga (pancha- 5, anga- organ/ elements), they are namely.

1. Vara

: Weekday

2. Tithi

: Lunar day

3. Karana

: Half of a lunar day

4. Nakshatra : Lunar asterism 5. Yoga

: Sun, Moon combination

******** SHUBHA YOGA (Auspicious Combination) ******** I Siddha Yoga: This is formed due to the combination of the Tithi and vara There are 5 categories of Tithis: Nanda : Pratipad, Shasthi, Ekadasi Bhadra : Dvitiya, Jaya

: Tritiya,

Saptami, Dvadasi Astami, Trayodasi

Rikta : Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdasi Purna : Panchami, Dasami, Purnima, Amavasya

The 5 categories of Tithis are governed by 5 elements of nature which are given below. When a tithi falls on a weekday (Vara) governed by the same element as that of the tithi a very auspicious time is formed which goes by the name of Siddha Yoga. Following combination of Tithis and the Varas constitute the siddha yoga:

Nanda : Friday

:Venus

: Jala

Tattva

Bhadra : Wednesday :Mercury : Prithvi Tattva Jaya

: Tuesday

:Mars

: Agni

Tattva

Rikta : Saturday :Saturn : Vayu

Tattva

Purna : Thursday :Jupiter : Akash

Tattva

******** II Sarvartha Siddha Yoga Certain combination of Nakshatras and Weekdays go by the name of Sarvartha Siddhi yoga. Activities done during this yoga usually concludes with Positive results.

Monday

: Sravana, Rohini

, Mrigashiras, Pushya

Tuesday

: Aswini , U.Bhadrapada, Krittika

Wednesday : Rohini , Anurada

, Hasta

Thursday : Revati , Anuradha

, Aswini

Friday

: Revati , Anuradha

Saturday : Sravana, Rohini Sunday

: Hasta , Mula

, Aswini

, Anuradha

, Ashlesha , Krttika

, Mrgashiras

, Punarvasu , Pusya , Punarvasu , Sravana

, Swati , U.Ashadha , U.Phalguni, U.Bhadra, Aswini, Pushya

******** Amrita Siddhi Yoga: This yoga is formed due to combination of Vara and Nakshatra

Sunday : Hasta Monday : Mrgashiras Tuesday : Aswini Mercury : Anuradha Thursday: Pusya Friday : Revati Saturday: Rohini

Though this is a auspicious combination, following events should be avoided:

Thursday- Pushya: Marriage Tuesday - Aswini: Grha Pravesha Saturday- Rohini: Travel

******** Dvipushkar Yoga: Following combination of Tithi, Vara and Nakshatra is called Dvipushkar Yoga:

Dvitiya , Saptami, Dvadasi Sunday

, Tuesday, Saturday

Dhanistha, Chitra , Mrgashiras The events repeat again at least once if they happen in this yoga. Hence good events should happen in this yoga such as purchase of property etc. and unfortunate events such as diseases and death should not happen. ******** Tripushkar Yoga: Following combination of Tithi, Vara and Nakshatra is called Tripushkar Yoga:

Sunday,

Tuesday,

Dvitiya, Saptami,

Saturday Dvadasi

Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttaraphagulni, Vishaka, Uttarashadha, Uttarabhadrapada The events repeat again at least twice if they happen in this yoga. Hence good events should happen in this yoga such as purchase of property etc. and unfortunate events such as diseases and death should not happen.

******** ASHUBHA YOGA: (Inauspicious combinations)

******** Mrtyu Yoga: This yoga is formed due to combination of Vara and Tithi

Tuesday

, Sunday :: Pratipad , Shasthi, Ekadasi

Monday

, Friday :: Saptami , Dvadasi

Wednesday

:: Tritiya , Ashtami, Trayodasi

Thursday

:: Chaturthi, Navami , Chaturdasi

Saturday

:: Panchami , Dasami , Purnima

Adham Yoga: This yoga is also formed due to combination of Vara and Tithi

Sunday

: Saptami, Dvadasi

Monday

: Ekadasi

Tuesday : Dasami Wednesday: Pratipad, Navami Thursday : Ashtami Friday

: Saptami

Saturday : Shasti

Dagdha Yoga: This yoga is formed due to combination of Vara and Nakshatra

Sunday

: Bharani

Monday

: Chitra

Tuesday : Uttarashadha Wednesday: Dhanishtha Thursday : Uttaraphalguni Friday

: Jyestha

Saturday : Revati

Yamaghata Yoga: This yoga is also formed due to combination of Vara and Nakshatra

Sunday

: Magha

Monday

: Vishakha

Tuesday : Ardra Wednesday: Moola Thursday : Krittika Friday

: Rohini

Saturday : Hasta

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Sunday, November 13, 2005 Rasi Tulya Navamsa Similar to the technique of Navamsa Tulya Rasi, in which the Rasi is juxtaposed over the Navamsa, there is yet another technique in which the Navamsa is Juxtaposed over the Navamsa which goes by the name of Rasi Tulya Navamsa. The Rasi Tulya Navamsa technique is widely used in the Nadi Literature and can be used for normal natal chart analysis as well as timing events with Transits. The concept is that you can project the Navamsa on the Rasi chart and read the results therefrom. For example take my chart. Rasi Lagna - Sagittarius Sun in Rasi - Leo Sun in Navamsa - Gemini While the usual way we see the impact of Sun on our life is through its placement in the rasi chart, we can also see by projecting the Sun's navamsa position on the rasi chart, which in this case comes to the 7th house and hence would influence my seventh house affairs. To differenciate between the rasi and navamsa placement, maharishis have suggested different terms for the projected placements. They are as follows: 1. Lagnamsa 2. Dhanamsa 3. Vikramamsa 4. Sukhamsa 5. Putramsa 6. Ariamsa 7. Kalatramsa

8. Nidhanamsa 9. Dharmamsa 10. Karmamsa 11. Labhamsa 12. Vyayamsa In my horoscope the placement of the planets in the navamsa and the rasi tulya navamsa are as follows: 1. Sun - Gemini - Kalatramsa 2. Moon - Scorpio - Vyayamsa 3. Mars - Scorpio - Vyayamsa 4. Mercury - Leo - Dharmamsa 5. Jupiter - Aries - Putramsa 6. Venus - Sagittarius - Lagnamsa 7. Saturn - Aries - Putramsa 8. Rahu - Capricorn - Dhanamsa 9. Ketu - Taurus - Nidhanamsa (To be Continued) Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 7:45 PM 4 comments: 64th Navamsa & Cuspal Transit

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64th Navamsa as well as 22nd Drekkana is given utmost importance in dilineating evils on a native. A small note on this issue is presented in this article. ****** If the Lagna falls in the first navamsa then the 63rd navamsa would be the last navamsa of the 7th house and the 64th navamsa would be the 1st navamsa of the 8th house. Thus whichever navamsa lagna is in, the same navamsa of the 8th sign from the Lagna becomes the 64th navamsa. However, if you take the equal house system only, then you can say that the navamsa of the cusp of the 8th house falls in the 64th Navamsa. ****** In my chart, the lagna is in Sagittarius rasi in the 3rd Navamsa i.e., Gemini. For the sagittarius rasi, the navamsa starts from Aries, since Sagittarius is a dual sign and for all dual signs, the Navamsa starts from the 5th from it. Lagna being in the 3rd Navamsa shall fall in Gemini in the Navamsa Chart.

Now the 8th house from Sagittarius is Cancer and the 3rd Navamsa of Cancer should be Virgo. Hence Virgo becomes the 64th navamsa. In all cases it would fall in the 4th from Navamsa Lagna. However, as of my knowledge, the 64th Navamsa from Moon is more potent to trouble than that of the Lagna. You can check it out yourself. In my cases, Moon is in Scorpio Navamsa and 4th wherefrom becomes the 64th Navamsa. Thus Aquarius happens to be the 64th navamsa from Moon and Saturn's transit on that sign in the rasi chart was really troublesome. ****** Here we are talking on nothing but the Transit on the house cusps (in Rasi) in the divisional chart, whic in this case happens to be the Navamsa. Thus to find out the exact time Saturn Transits over the 64th Navamsa, it is important to know the 8th house cusp, which happens to be the same as the Lagna longitude in equal house system. The cusps play a very important role in the horoscope analysis and without understanding them the extent on the planetary effect on us is incomplete. It is a known fact that if a planet is near a cusp in a house, the effect of that planet on the house is maximum and if far, the effect is proportionately reduced. This is true with Transits also. While I talk of the cusp, as per Sanjayji's teaching I am talking of equal house system, where the cusp of all the houses equals that of the Lagna's longitude but falling in their respective houses. Thus for me if the Lagna is in 9d 30m Sagittarius, then the cusp of all houses would have the same longitude. The way you find the placement of different planets in different divisions, you can find the placement of the cusps in different divisions too. To do this count the required division of Lagna, then count as many division of the house under consideration to find the division where the house cusp shall fall. For example, my Lagna is in 3rd navamsa, the cusp of 2nd house would be 3rd navamsa of Capricorn which is Pisces and that of 3rd house is 3rd from Aquarius, which is Sagittarius and so. The effect of planets in different areas of one's life can be seen from the transit of planets on different cusps of houses in different divisional charts pertaining to the area of life under consideration. This is an area which does require considerable research to come up with a consistent framework. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 7:13 PM 3 comments: Navamsa Tulya Rasi

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Transit is a very wide topics and many classical texts have given many clues on the interpretation of Transits in both Rasi and divisionals. Here is one article written on "13 Feb 2005", based on a discussion on a forum, showing Juxtaposition of the Transit Rasi Chart on the Natal Navamsa and reading Results therefrom. Some verses from Deva Keralam talks on the Transit of various planets in the rasi chart while considering the planets in the same rasi in the Navamsa Chart. This principle of reckoning Rasi in the Navamsa chart is called the Navamsa Tulya Rasi. It is known in the SJC tradition that if a planet is transiting the Rasi Chart in a sign, it will influence that particular sign in all divisional chart. For example, now Saturn is Transiting Gemini, which means that it will influence Gemini in all divisional charts. Somebody who has Moon in Gemini or Taurus or Cancer in Dasamsa would face the effect of Sade sati in the area of work. For example take the case of one of friend, Hari, whose dasamsa Moon is in Taurus and the past few years of Saturn Transits in Taurus, Gemini and Cancer has been too harsh for him professionally. Navamsa being one of the most important divisional chart controlling one's destiny, we need to see various results by projecting the rasi transits on the Navamsa. The author of Deva Keralam says that Saturn's Transit in the sign identical with the Navamsa occupied by the "lord of the 8th" from a given bhava or a "trine thereof" on the degree the said planet will destroy the good effect due to that bhava. Now for example, Saturn is transiting Gemini. In my Gemini Navamsa, Sun is placed. Sun happens to be the 9th lord in my Rasi chart and hence it is the 8th lord from the 2nd house of family and wealth. Thus Saturn's transit in Gemini would adversely affect my 2nd house, which it did... all money spent.. no savings... In Hari's case, Gemini Navamsa has Venus. Venus is the 7th and 12th lord. Thus it is the 8th lord from 12th and 5th house. 12th house is the house of expenses and 5th house is the house of inner harmony... The trouble Hari passed through this time, we all know. Lets see what happened when Saturn Transited Aries. In my Aries Navamsa, Jupiter and Deb Saturn is placed. Jupiter is my Lagna and the 4th lord. So it becomes the 8th lord from 9th house and 6th house. It was in that position during April 17th, 1998 onwards. This is the time, when my work (6th) started troubling me the most and I had to leave it in August... Things started falling apart... Then I took some two months break from the job and started preparting for my MBA entrance examination, which I eventually got through. 9th house is also the house of luck and fortune... and it was pretty bad for me during that time. If my father was alive, it would have troubled him the most being on the 8th lord from

the 9th. Now it exactly transited my Jupiter's degree 20d 51m on March 25, 2000. It made me financially too tight... just survived the phase somehow... just think... doing masters with no money in the pocket to sustain onself... However after that period... things started improving... and I got some award in a competition, which compensated the condition ******* In addition to the Lord of the 8th of the Bhava under consideration, we can take the naisargika karaka of the Bhava. For example, while judging the 9th house for father, we can take Sun also in addition to 4th house (8th from 9th house), for judging his health related issues. While I checked this principle to verify on my own chart I found that on 17th of Feb 1994, when my father passed away for his heavenly abode, Saturn was Transiting Aquarius on 8deg 31 min, which is 9th sign from my Natal Navamsa Sun sign, Gemini and very near to its degree, that is 8deg 17min. ******* While checking the consistency of the principles mentioned here in other horoscopes, I found the following things. If my father's death is shown in my horoscope, it should also show up in my brother's horoscope too... However, while I started analysing that, I faced the troubles that the principles could not be applied without any modification. Lets take those cases. Elder Brother ----------------------Date: May 13, 1973 Time: 11:45:56 am Time Zone: 5:30:00 (East of GMT) Place: 74 E 57' 00", 30 N 12' 00" Bhatinda, India While my father died, Saturn was in Aquarius sign with longitude of 8d 31m. This means that there must be some negetive (for father) planet in Aquarius Navamsa or trine to it. While checking these signs I found they are Jupiter in Gemini and Rahu in Virgo. Now Jupiter is the 9th lord in the rasi chart and placed in Capricorn ruled by Saturn. However, there is no connection of the 4th lord (4th is 8th from 9th). Who happened to be Venus with the trines to Saturn's Transit. However Saturn was Transiting near to Venus's natal degree 7/37.

Sunday, November 13, 2005 Rasi Tulya Navamsa Similar to the technique of Navamsa Tulya Rasi, in which the Rasi is juxtaposed over the Navamsa, there is yet another technique in which the Navamsa is Juxtaposed over the Navamsa which goes by the name of Rasi Tulya Navamsa. The Rasi Tulya Navamsa technique is widely used in the Nadi Literature and can be used for normal natal chart analysis as well as timing events with Transits. The concept is that you can project the Navamsa on the Rasi chart and read the results therefrom. For example take my chart. Rasi Lagna - Sagittarius Sun in Rasi - Leo Sun in Navamsa - Gemini While the usual way we see the impact of Sun on our life is through its placement in the rasi chart, we can also see by projecting the Sun's navamsa position on the rasi chart, which in this case comes to the 7th house and hence would influence my seventh house affairs. To differenciate between the rasi and navamsa placement, maharishis have suggested different terms for the projected placements. They are as follows: 1. Lagnamsa 2. Dhanamsa 3. Vikramamsa 4. Sukhamsa 5. Putramsa 6. Ariamsa 7. Kalatramsa 8. Nidhanamsa 9. Dharmamsa 10. Karmamsa 11. Labhamsa 12. Vyayamsa In my horoscope the placement of the planets in the navamsa and the rasi tulya navamsa are as follows: 1. Sun - Gemini - Kalatramsa 2. Moon - Scorpio - Vyayamsa

3. Mars - Scorpio - Vyayamsa 4. Mercury - Leo - Dharmamsa 5. Jupiter - Aries - Putramsa 6. Venus - Sagittarius - Lagnamsa 7. Saturn - Aries - Putramsa 8. Rahu - Capricorn - Dhanamsa 9. Ketu - Taurus - Nidhanamsa (To be Continued) Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 7:45 PM 4 comments:

Anonymous said... Dear Sarajit, Jaya Jagannatha Nice article. I think you got the terminology wrong. (a) Lagnamsa means the navamsa of Lagna. (b) Tulya means 'identical with'. (c) For rasi tulya navamsa, the correct word should be lagnamsake as in the definition of Panchottari Dasa (Sukramsake). best regards Hari NB:- Tulya is not always used as defined. Wednesday, November 16, 2005 5:07:00 PM

Sarajit Poddar said... Hari,

I am not conclusive about the Terminology and need to dig out more on this. Tulya means "as compared with". Best Wishes Sarajit Wednesday, November 16, 2005 11:08:00 PM

Anonymous said... Dear Sarabjit, Nice articles. May I suggest you to complete the article in one page only in place of two different pages. Secondly also express your views whether it should be used as a regular technique of interpretation and what are its major advantages.. May God bless you with his choicest blessings. Sunday, June 11, 2006 3:50:00 PM

Anonymous said... They say in Sanskrit "Sama Tulyam Asti" and I think the closer meaning to Tulyam is "as compared with" Sudarsan Sunday, November 13, 2005 64th Navamsa & Cuspal Transit

64th Navamsa as well as 22nd Drekkana is given utmost importance in dilineating evils on a native. A small note on this issue is presented in this article. ****** If the Lagna falls in the first navamsa then the 63rd navamsa would be the last navamsa of the 7th house and the 64th navamsa would be the 1st navamsa of the 8th house. Thus

whichever navamsa lagna is in, the same navamsa of the 8th sign from the Lagna becomes the 64th navamsa. However, if you take the equal house system only, then you can say that the navamsa of the cusp of the 8th house falls in the 64th Navamsa. ****** In my chart, the lagna is in Sagittarius rasi in the 3rd Navamsa i.e., Gemini. For the sagittarius rasi, the navamsa starts from Aries, since Sagittarius is a dual sign and for all dual signs, the Navamsa starts from the 5th from it. Lagna being in the 3rd Navamsa shall fall in Gemini in the Navamsa Chart. Now the 8th house from Sagittarius is Cancer and the 3rd Navamsa of Cancer should be Virgo. Hence Virgo becomes the 64th navamsa. In all cases it would fall in the 4th from Navamsa Lagna. However, as of my knowledge, the 64th Navamsa from Moon is more potent to trouble than that of the Lagna. You can check it out yourself. In my cases, Moon is in Scorpio Navamsa and 4th wherefrom becomes the 64th Navamsa. Thus Aquarius happens to be the 64th navamsa from Moon and Saturn's transit on that sign in the rasi chart was really troublesome. ****** Here we are talking on nothing but the Transit on the house cusps (in Rasi) in the divisional chart, whic in this case happens to be the Navamsa. Thus to find out the exact time Saturn Transits over the 64th Navamsa, it is important to know the 8th house cusp, which happens to be the same as the Lagna longitude in equal house system. The cusps play a very important role in the horoscope analysis and without understanding them the extent on the planetary effect on us is incomplete. It is a known fact that if a planet is near a cusp in a house, the effect of that planet on the house is maximum and if far, the effect is proportionately reduced. This is true with Transits also. While I talk of the cusp, as per Sanjayji's teaching I am talking of equal house system, where the cusp of all the houses equals that of the Lagna's longitude but falling in their respective houses. Thus for me if the Lagna is in 9d 30m Sagittarius, then the cusp of all houses would have the same longitude. The way you find the placement of different planets in different divisions, you can find the placement of the cusps in different divisions too. To do this count the required division of Lagna, then count as many division of the house under consideration to find the division where the house cusp shall fall. For example, my Lagna is in 3rd navamsa, the cusp of 2nd house would be 3rd navamsa of Capricorn which is Pisces and that of 3rd house is 3rd from Aquarius, which is Sagittarius

and so. The effect of planets in different areas of one's life can be seen from the transit of planets on different cusps of houses in different divisional charts pertaining to the area of life under consideration. This is an area which does require considerable research to come up with a consistent framework. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 7:13 PM 3 comments:

Amer said... Dear Sarajit Can we have an example. Thanks a lot. Thursday, November 17, 2005 4:28:00 AM

Visti Larsen said... Dear Sarajit, Namaskar This concept of the cusp of the 64th navamsa, or Khara, is something that CS Patel has done intense research on. His student; Sunil John has even written a very long and detailed paper on this, where transits from the 64th navamsa of ALL planets has been done. This is however still research, so i cannot comment on any hard findings. Best wishes, Visti. Saturday, November 19, 2005 3:40:00 AM

Anonymous said... Dear Sarjit, Nice effort to link cusp and equal house system and divisional charts. As per you exposition 64th navamsa is the same as the 4th house sign of the Navamsa Chakra/ Kundli. On similar analogy the 4th house from each planet in d-9 is the sign of 64th

Navamsa counted therefrom. Looking from the other perspective each planet in our chart expresses a part of our individuality i.e. moon-mind, jupiter-jeeva, mars-ahamkara and the mental peace(4th house matter) considered from that view is disturbed upon tansit of unfavourable malefics like Saturn/ Ketu on that sign in the Rasi/ Navamsa chart. For example in D-9 Mars is in virgo, then Ketu's transit over saggitarius will cause pain/disturbance one's ahamkara or ego. With best wishes, Mrutyunjay Tripathy, Sunday, November 13, 2005 Navamsa Tulya Rasi Transit is a very wide topics and many classical texts have given many clues on the interpretation of Transits in both Rasi and divisionals. Here is one article written on "13 Feb 2005", based on a discussion on a forum, showing Juxtaposition of the Transit Rasi Chart on the Natal Navamsa and reading Results therefrom. Some verses from Deva Keralam talks on the Transit of various planets in the rasi chart while considering the planets in the same rasi in the Navamsa Chart. This principle of reckoning Rasi in the Navamsa chart is called the Navamsa Tulya Rasi. It is known in the SJC tradition that if a planet is transiting the Rasi Chart in a sign, it will influence that particular sign in all divisional chart. For example, now Saturn is Transiting Gemini, which means that it will influence Gemini in all divisional charts. Somebody who has Moon in Gemini or Taurus or Cancer in Dasamsa would face the effect of Sade sati in the area of work. For example take the case of one of friend, Hari, whose dasamsa Moon is in Taurus and the past few years of Saturn Transits in Taurus, Gemini and Cancer has been too harsh for him professionally. Navamsa being one of the most important divisional chart controlling one's destiny, we need to see various results by projecting the rasi transits on the Navamsa. The author of Deva Keralam says that Saturn's Transit in the sign identical with the Navamsa occupied by the "lord of the 8th" from a given bhava or a "trine thereof" on the degree the said planet will destroy the good effect due to that bhava. Now for example, Saturn is transiting Gemini. In my Gemini Navamsa, Sun is placed. Sun happens to be the 9th lord in my Rasi chart and hence it is the 8th lord from the 2nd house of family and wealth. Thus Saturn's transit in Gemini would adversely affect my 2nd house, which it did... all money spent.. no savings...

In Hari's case, Gemini Navamsa has Venus. Venus is the 7th and 12th lord. Thus it is the 8th lord from 12th and 5th house. 12th house is the house of expenses and 5th house is the house of inner harmony... The trouble Hari passed through this time, we all know. Lets see what happened when Saturn Transited Aries. In my Aries Navamsa, Jupiter and Deb Saturn is placed. Jupiter is my Lagna and the 4th lord. So it becomes the 8th lord from 9th house and 6th house. It was in that position during April 17th, 1998 onwards. This is the time, when my work (6th) started troubling me the most and I had to leave it in August... Things started falling apart... Then I took some two months break from the job and started preparting for my MBA entrance examination, which I eventually got through. 9th house is also the house of luck and fortune... and it was pretty bad for me during that time. If my father was alive, it would have troubled him the most being on the 8th lord from the 9th. Now it exactly transited my Jupiter's degree 20d 51m on March 25, 2000. It made me financially too tight... just survived the phase somehow... just think... doing masters with no money in the pocket to sustain onself... However after that period... things started improving... and I got some award in a competition, which compensated the condition ******* In addition to the Lord of the 8th of the Bhava under consideration, we can take the naisargika karaka of the Bhava. For example, while judging the 9th house for father, we can take Sun also in addition to 4th house (8th from 9th house), for judging his health related issues. While I checked this principle to verify on my own chart I found that on 17th of Feb 1994, when my father passed away for his heavenly abode, Saturn was Transiting Aquarius on 8deg 31 min, which is 9th sign from my Natal Navamsa Sun sign, Gemini and very near to its degree, that is 8deg 17min. ******* While checking the consistency of the principles mentioned here in other horoscopes, I found the following things. If my father's death is shown in my horoscope, it should also show up in my brother's horoscope too... However, while I started analysing that, I faced the troubles that the principles could not be applied without any modification. Lets take those cases. Elder Brother ----------------------Date: May 13, 1973 Time: 11:45:56 am Time Zone: 5:30:00 (East of GMT)

Place: 74 E 57' 00", 30 N 12' 00" Bhatinda, India While my father died, Saturn was in Aquarius sign with longitude of 8d 31m. This means that there must be some negetive (for father) planet in Aquarius Navamsa or trine to it. While checking these signs I found they are Jupiter in Gemini and Rahu in Virgo. Now Jupiter is the 9th lord in the rasi chart and placed in Capricorn ruled by Saturn. However, there is no connection of the 4th lord (4th is 8th from 9th). Who happened to be Venus with the trines to Saturn's Transit. However Saturn was Transiting near to Venus's natal degree 7/37. ******* Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 6:52 PM 7 comments:

Amer said... Dear Sarajit Thanks a lot for sharing these imp reserches on blog as its easy to check them from time to time as compared to groups where we forget the messages they were discussed. I have applied this principal and its amazing to see how it works. Thursday, November 17, 2005 4:12:00 AM

Sarada's child said... Dear Sarajit-ji, namaskar. Can you shed some light on the assessment of how strong the effect of the transit of Shani over a sign is ? It depends on the chart from person to person. Do we see Ashtakavarga points that Shani gives to the bhava in the rasi chart of Navamsa for this ? This is in addition to Saturns transit with Navamsa Tulya Rasi.

Best wishes, Sourav Wednesday, November 23, 2005 6:59:00 AM

Sarada's child said... Dear Sarajit-ji, Namaskar. First of all thank you for sharing this. I hope to read a detailed article on Navamsa-Tulya-Rasi from you. Can we use Ashtakavarga points with this above knowledge to see how severe Shani's transit effect could be? Ofcourse it depends from person to person; but how to assess that? Best wishes, Sourav Wednesday, November 23, 2005 7:02:00 AM

NEJDET KIRAL said... Thank you for sharing this with us. Give us more detailed knowledges about the hidden sides of Vedic Astrology, which only Advanced Astrologers know. Friday, January 27, 2006 8:34:00 PM

Anonymous said... vande gurunaam charanaravinde.. dearest and most respected guruji, salutations to you.. wat u have put up on the web is really a wonderful aid for learners of this ancient science.. all my choiciest good wishes are with you acharya . may the Cosmic Infinite guide you in all ur attempts Sunday, June 11, 2006 10:59:00 PM

Anonymous said... dear sarjitji, destiny is there but even the best could not predict the future therefore element of uncertainity. That is our saving grace Saturday, July 08, 2006 8:41:00 PM

Anonymous said... let destiny unfold through natural mean if and if nots never can solve Problems, If u expect a problem there is problem if not there is not one. Exectancy lay a big role Gurgaon

Saturday, September 20, 2008 Nakshatra Devatas II 6. ārdra Mythologically ārdra is ruled by Rudra. There is abundance of references of Rudra in the vedas and puranas and it would not be possible to bring forward all the aspects of rudra in article such as this, however, I shall try to provide pointers which shall help the reader to understand the hidden meaning behind this nakshatra. In Rigveda, Rudra is often portrayed as the deity of storm, wind and the hunt. The name rudra has many meaning of which the most commonly used is to cry out loud. The root of

the word ‗rud‘ means ‗to cry‘. In earlier scripture Rudra was identified as an independent deity which got merged with one of the aspect of Shiva, an aspect which represents the form of Shiva which is responsible to cause destruction in the scheme of creation, sustenance and destruction. Although the most common belief is that the rudra are the cause of destruction, many others believe that Rudra are the protector of the created world and only when they are decline to support, destruction happens. Either way this can mean that if Rudras are unfavorable to someone or something, destruction is inevitable. Sages of yores identified the destructive potencies of Rudra and revealed hymns which are used to pacify the rudras and stop them from bringing havoc. The most commonly used among the hymns are the rudra namakam and chamakam and they are also known as rudra prasna. It is said that this is the most effective remedy to the havoc caused by Saturn during its transit or unfavorable dasas. In Jyotish shastras there are 11 rudras identified commonly known as ekadas rudra. The ekadasa rudras are (1) Kapali (2) Pingala (3) Bhima (4) Virupaksha (5) Vilohita (6) Shasta (7) Ajapada (8) Ahirbudhanya (9) Sambhu (10) Chanda (11) Bhava and rule the 11th divisional chart called Rudramsa, which is judged for strife and struggles. Pt. Rath in his book Vedic Remedies in Astrology gives the mantra for the 11 rudras and can be recited by anyone based on the moon‘s placement in a specific Rudramsa to save them from various strife and struggles. Like the Rudras, the natives of this nakshatra are sharp, strong, immovable, obstinate and short tempered. They can be angered even with smallest provocation and it takes a great deal to cool them down. Their great energy and power is complemented by their hunger, which makes them intolerant to hunger and a voracious eater. They are sincere and straightforward and expect the same from others too and thus their face and eyes reflect their mind. They are quite intolerant to diplomacy and thus could be quite blunt in their speech. It is easy to compare the traits of these natives to that of mythological figures such as Hanuman from Ramayana and Bhima from Mahabharata. Their persistence and energy to move any hurdles are their unmatched traits. They do not stop keep trying until they get what they look for and hence they ooze energy, persistence and drive in all their activities. If not tamed well their energy can be very destructive such as that of a hurricane or tsunami, however a controlled ardra person can be great leader and motivator. They can withstand many hardship without losing their composure which is another trait which points toward their patience and persistence. From mythology we can understand the both rudras Bhima and Hanuman are the son of the god of wind Vayu. Thus they inherit the traits of Vayu and thus love to wander and travel. Their airy trait makes them flexible and open to change. Although it is a positive trait in the world of constant change, however at times shows that they lack strong individuality and are swayed by the opinions of others. The only negative trait is that they do not save for tomorrow and due to their tremendous urge to consume things they spend their resources

lavishly and live a lavish lifestyle; due to which occasionally they have to face financial hardship. However, they are not much moved due to such hardships and due to their persistence they regain their lost position. They are good planner which helps them float through the periods of hardship. Another positive side of their trait is that they love humor and they do not hesitate to make themselves part of the humor. However, at times they can be sarcastic with others and also make fun of others. Being predominant in airy element, they are seeker of all form of knowledge and also attain expertise in multiple fields. However, although they are knowledgeable, they have lesser staying power and substance to make others understand and value their depth of knowledge. They are also dexterous in working on multiple fields and professions at the same time and keep changing their line of profession throughout their life. They abhor monotony and like professions which encourage imagination and creativity such as artistic, media and product development. Due to their lack of commitment to a static life, they do not get drawn towards relationship such as marriage which requires long lasting commitment to home and family. Due to this they usually get married quite late, when they realize that they need support of a soul mate to travel the long journey of life. Many even chose to remain bachelor or having short relationship with many life partners. The ideal person to marry these natives should also have inclination towards traveling and promote creativity at home. The day it becomes monotonous at home, it would be difficult to bind these natives to home and they will travel away from home either with the pretext of profession or something else. To have a enriched marital life such native and the family should devote time in having pastimes such as trekking, adventure sports or just going out regularly during the weekends. Their belligerent attitude makes them prone to litigations however they are fearless and fight till the end to present their points and convince others. At times their energy and drive reflect in their passion to overpower the members of opposite sex, however given their self restraints many times they like to take up a life of celibacy and chose to overpower their sexual instinct with sheer determination and power. They do not tolerate rules and traditions which hinders positive growth and flow of energy to development of mankind. Since they are known to protect the creation and also cause destruction to old and worn out things, they often have revolutionary ideals and take actively participate in bringing down anything which does not serve the existential purpose. They help in destroying worn out things to pave the way to newer things and rejuvenation. Due to their sheer physical power, natives of this nakshatras gravitate towards profession which requires physical prowess such as athletics, boxing, wrestling and activities which require raw physical labor. They are not very keen in taking up professions which require mental activities. They are however sincere and responsible and stick to their commitments. In terms of their friendship and enmity, they can go to extremes, thus while they can be extremely generous and forgiving to their friends, their enmity has not boundary.

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Sunday, July 06, 2008 Sarvatobhadra Chakra 1. INTRODUCTION: Sarvatobhadra Chakra is a tool used as part of Transit of Planets. The term Savatobhadra means overall auspiciousness (sarva- overall; bhadra- auspiciousness) and takes into consideration almost all factors in vedic atrology viz., the 28 nakshatras, the 12 signs, the 30 tithis, the 7 weekdays and the 50 aksharas (Sankrit Alphabets) and hence can be used for variety of analysis of planetary transits. Although the prime focus here is analysis of transits, this can also be used for natal horoscope, dasa analysis etc. This chart contains 9*9 = 81 boxes containing the nakshatras, signs, tithis, weekdays or the aksharas. For reference purpose I have given the names to the column from 1 to 9 and that to the rows as A to I, although this is not done in the astrological texts and other astrologers. I find giving names to the rows and columns will make it easier to refer to a particular boxes. In subsequent article, the boxes will be referred as A1 (row A, column 1), I9 (row I, column 9) etc.

2. THE CONCEPT OF VEDHA: The concept of vedha is very important in transit analysis. We can encounter this concept

while studying transits of planets from natal Moon and hence its understanding is vital in any studies of transits. Vedha means to pierce and hence can means the power of a planet to influence a favourable or unfavourable result. While in normal transits of planets, vedha of other planets can nulify the benefic or malefic influences, in Sarvatobhadra Chakra, the Vedha shows the influence of transiting (or natal) planets on various nakshtras, signs, tithis, aksharas etc. The vedha of benefics are considered to be favouable and that of malefics are considered as unfavourable. The influence is stronger if they are exalted and retrograde while weaker if they are debilitated. 2.1. TYPES OF VEDHA: There are three types of vedha: 1. Across vedha: When seen from a transiting planet, the bodies falling across in the Sarvatobhadra chakra comes under vedha from the said planet. Thus when the planets transit on the nakshatra in the left wall of the chakra, the across vedha will be on the nakshatras (and bodies) towards the right and vice versa. Similarly when the planets transit the nakshatras on the upper wall of the chart, the accross vedha will be downward. This vedha is more effective if the planets are in normal motion or stationary. 2. Fore vedha: When seen from a transiting planet, the bodies falling in the diagonal seen in clockwise (zodiacal) direction are under fore vedha. This vedha becomes effective when the planets are moving fast. This vedha is always more important for the Lumineries, whose motion is always in forward direction. 3. Hind (rear) vedha: When seen from the transiting planet, the bodies falling in the diagonal seen in anticlockwise (antizodiacal) direction are under hind vedha. This vedha becomes effective when the planets are in retrograde motion, as their sight is backward. This vedha is always effective for the nodes since they always move in retrograde motion. We have seen that that the impact of the vedha in one of the direction is dependent on the motion of the 5 planets, excluding the luminaries and the nodes. When the planets are stationary or moving in normal pace, the across vedha is more effective than others and when moving in faster motion or retrogression, fore or hind vedha becomes effective respectively. Since the Luminaries always move in forward direction, the fore vedha is always effective, while rear vedha is always ineffective. Similarly, since the nodes are always in retrograde motions, the hind vedha is always effective and fore vedha is always ineffective. 2.2. VEDHA ILLUSTRATION:

In this illustration, lets see the planets Mars and Mercury causing vedha to which bodies. The bodies highlighted in yellow colour are having "Accross Vedha" while those highlighted

in green are having "Fore Vedha" and those highlighted by purple are having "Hind Vedha" from the said planets i.e., Mars and Mercury. Since in the accross Vedha, the vedha to the nakshatra is the most important, we shall only consider Ashwini as receiving Vedha and ignore other bodies such as the aksharas (ma, l. etc) and the signs (Cancer, Gemini, Taurus). 2.3. SPECIAL CASE OF VEDHA: When a transiting planet is in last quarter of the nakshatra preceding the corner or the 1st quarter of the nakshatra succeeding the corner, in addition to the normal vedhas, they also cause vedha to the diagonal crossing the Purna Tithi and all the bodies falling in that diagonal as well as all the vowels in the corner. Thus this specific condition is met when a planet transits through last pada of Bharani, Aslesha, Vishakha and Sravana and the 1st pada of Krittika, Magha, Anurdha and Dhanistha. 3. SPECIAL NAKSHATRAS: Counted from the Janma Nakshatra (Moon's Asterism) certain nakshatras becomes important for judgement of certain aspect of an event or life. These special nakstras are also important in other areas of transits such as Navatara chakra hence their understanding is extremely important for understranding not only Sarvatobhadra Chakras, but also other areas of trasits as well. The nakshatras are as follows: 3.1. THE SHANNADI GROUP: Shannadi is derived from Shad-Nadi means 6 nadis. Nadi's generally mean sensitive or vital points in a body (physical or symbolic) and signify the energy centers in the body which has substantial control over the body in various areas. The Shannadi group of nakshatras counted from Moon, are as follows: 1. 1st Nakshatra : Janma Nadi 2. 10th Nakshatra: Karma Nadi 3. 16th Nakshatra: Sanghatika Nadi 4. 18th Nakshatra: Samudayika Nadi 5. 23th Nakshatra: Vainashika Nadi 6. 25th Nakshatra: Manas Nadi Janma Nadi: This is the Moon's nakshatra and is also called the Janma Tara (in navatara scheme) or Janmarksha or Janmabha. This is the most important nakshatra in any natal or transit analysis as it houses the Moon. It is said that the karaka for human life is Moon and hence very important for human birth and also it is the prime sustrainer in this virtual world. The body is fine and healthy as long as the Mind (signified by Moon) relishes the stay

in this world and it weathers away when the Mind has no more need to sustain. It is said that the when the Mind stops relishing the experiences (good or bad) in this world, there is no more attraction for the soul to re-incarnate and the body is out of the bondage. From the brief description of the nakshatra and its strong association with Moon, we understand that the overall experience, sustenance in this world depends on the influences on the Janma Nadi. Karma Nadi: There is a strong association of number 10th with the karma which we are supposed to do to fulfil the mission for which we have taken birth. In the rasi chart, the 10th house is also the house of Karma and in the scheme of Nakshatra, the 10th Nakshatra from the Moon is also associated with Karma. The influences on this nakshatra will determine the access to various resources which the native can use in fulfilling his work and how easily (or otherwise) the native will attain the results of his work. This nakshatra becomes very important in muhurthas related to profession or business, which involves realisation of an objective. Sanghatika Nadi: This means Danger. As the name suggests, this nakshatras has a strong bearing on the risks the native faces in fulfilling an objective. An example of risks could be accepting an unfavourable alliance or partnership with someone due to financial constrains etc. Samudayika Nadi: This means environment. As the name suggests this nadi indicate the support the native is going to get from the environment etc. For example, whether the environment is going to be supportive or hostile to the native or an business enterprise (in mundane astrology) is seen from this nakstra. Vainashika Nadi: Vinash means destruction. As the name suggests this nakshatra has a strong bearing on the ways and menthods which can cause destruction or trouble to the wellbeing of the native or the event under consideration. In the analysis of business enterprise, this has a strong say on the associates, friends and the partners. Manasa Nadi: Manasa means the state of the mind. Thus, as the name suggests the nakshatra has a strong bearing on the state of mind of the native at any point of time, based on the planetary transits. In mundate astrology, it can represent the state of the mind of people involved such as how peaceful or how agitated they are. 3.2. OTHER KEY NAKSHATRAS: Other than the 6 nakshtras of the Shannadi group, there are other nakshatras which play a key role in the transit analysis. They are give below with their position from the Moon in brackets:

1. Sampat Nakshatra (2): This is the nakshatras of wealth and assets. In mundane astrology, this has a strong bearing on the net wealth or other current or fixed assets that are created/ generated in the event under consideration. In the annual horoscopy of the nations, this nakshatra can indicate the GDP and GNP of the nation generated in the year under consideration and similarly in a business enterprise this can show the net revenue/ assets of the company acquired. 2. Adhana Nakshatra (19): Adhana means conception. To understand the role of this nakshatra in transit analysis, we need to understand what happens in conception. During conception, the fertilized egg embeds itself to the wall of the uterus of the mother, which nourishes till delivery of child. Thus this nakshatra has a strong bearing on the place of activity and how well the place supports the native or the event (in mundane astrology). This nakshatra has a strong bearing on whether the native will be comfortable or successful in his homeland or abroad. While benefic influences would make the native stay in his homeland, malefic influences will make him move away. 3. Jati Nakshatra (26): Jati means community. This nakshatra not only indicate the relationshio of the native with his family members, relatives and friends, but also how well the native will be supported by his fellow community members. In a business enterprise, this indicate the relationship between the employer and employees and among the employees; such as how harmonious they are and how well they support the business bottomline. 4. Desha Nakshatra (27): Desha means country. This nakshatra is specifically important in mundane astrology and it signifies how well the government support an enterprise of a community such as a political party. This nakshatra also assumes great importance in the horoscopy of national figures and leaders and signify the support they receive from their government. Thus is a leader is sent to exile, this nakshatra is the key to look for. 5. Abhisheka Nakshatra (28): Abisheka means coronations. As the name suggests, this nakshatra is important in mundane astrology which deals with areas related to leadership such as political astrology or business leadership (CXO's positions). In general this nakshatra show the amount of influence, dominance and control the native has over others. This also indicate how much freedom the native has and how well the he enjoys the work, such that he becomes his own boss in that context. When there are negetive influences on this nakshatra, this can show fall from power, bondage and exile as well.

3.3. THE TRISHULA NAKSHATRAS: The trishula nakshatras are specifically important for the matters of longevity and dealth and is a group of 4 nakshatras counted from Sun's nakshatra which form the Trishula or the

Trident of lord Shiva. Mythologically, Shiva is the lord of death and annihilation among the three divine principles causing birth, sustenance and destructions. It is said that the Trident in the hand of lord Shiva symbolises his power to destroy and hence in astrology things named after Trishula or Shula signify death and annihilation. The three nakshatras which are important in this context are 1st, 9th, 15th and 21st counted from Sun. 3.4. THE UPAGRAHAS: There are yet another group of 8 nakshatras counted from Sun whose primary purpose is to cause obstacles and troubles. They are: 1. 5th nakshatra: Vidyunmukha (mouth of lightning) 2. 8th nakshatra: Shula (sharp and piercing) 3. 14th nakshatra: Sannipata (trouble creator like Saturn) 4. 18th nakshatra: Ketu (unpredictable) 5. 21st nakshatra: Ulka (fireball) 6. 22nd nakshatra: Kampa (shiver) 7. 23rd nakshatra: Vajraka (lighning) 8. 24th nakshatra: Nirghata (deadly) While Malefic influences on these nakshatra can cause obstacles and troubles in ways related to the nakshatra as well as the planets involved; benefics influencing the nakshatras shall alleviate the troubles.

4. EFFECT OF PLANETS 4.1. BENEFICS & MALEFICS Effect of various planets on the said nakshatras will give specific results related to the nature of planets under consideration. While influences of benefics enhance good fortune, influences of malefics cause suffering and destruction. In this context the benefics are Jupiter, Venus, well associated Mercury and strong Moon and malefics are Saturn, Rahu, Mars and Ketu and the Sun. Association of Mercury with Saturn and Rahu makes it extremely diabolical while association of Sun and Mars makes it only mildly malefic. Similarly dark Moon from Krsna Chaturdasi to Shukla Pratipada is quite malefic while from Shukla Dvitiya to Shukla Ashtami and Krsna Ashtami to Krshna Trayodashi are mildly malefic. The specific effect of planets are as follows: 1. Sun: Misunderstanding and ego related problems 2. Moon: Pleasent happenings if strong and vice-versa 3. Mars: Loss of wealth 4. Mercury: Learning and efficiency at work 5. Jupiter: Overall prosperity and wellbeing

6. Venus: Sexual enjoyment and entertainment 7. Saturn: Sickness 8. Rahu: Deception and cheating 9. Ketu: Accidents and sudden happenings 4.2. STRENGTH OF INFLUENCE: Based on the diginity of the planets causing vedha, the influence will be modified in the following way: 1. Exaltation: 3 times 2. Retrogression: 2 times 3. Debilitation: 1/2 times 4. Other dignity: 1 times (normal) If a malefic planets gets exalted or retrograde, the it becomes extremely malefic. Thus it is desirable to have benefics are retrograde or exalted and malefics as debilitated. 5. Effect of Vedha on Different Elements: Although we have only discussed on the vedha of planets on the vital nakshatras, it is important to note the vedha on various other elements of the sarvatobhadra chakra viz., the akshara, tithi vara etc. Each element governs over various areas of life as used in the judgement of panchanga. In addition to the janma and other vital nakshatra, native's janma tithi, vara, rasi and akshara can also be noted. Benefic and malefic vedha on these elements will have good or bad impacts on different areas of life as mentioned below: 1. Vara (weekday): The weekday lord governs over the life force of the native. A strong weekday lord gives good health and faster recovery from diseases and health disorders, while weak weekday lord fails to do so. Applying this principle in Sarvatobhadra chakra, we can say that malefic vedha on the Janma vara (the day on which the person is born) can have negative impact on the native's health and vice-versa. 2. Akshara (Alphabet): Like Moon, the akshara is also related to sustenance of the native in this world, while Moon sustains by giving comfort and good living condition, the name sustains by giving a favourable image. Thus if there are malefic vedhas to the 1st akshara of the name, the native's image may suffer and vice-versa. 3. Tithi (Lunar day): In the Panchanga scheme, Tithi rules over prosperity and has a strong say on the finances in addition to the overall comfort and well being. Using the same principle here, if there are malefic vedha on the native's janma tithi, the native will face financial troubles as well as general lack of comfort. The tithis are grouped into 5 groups viz., i. Nanda : Pratipad, Shasthi, Ekadasi

ii. Bhadra : Dvitiya, Saptami, Dvadasi iii. Jaya : Tritiya, Astami, Trayodasi iv. Rikta : Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdasi v. Purna : Panchami, Dasami, Purnima, Amavasya Malefic vedha on the Purna Tithi in the muhurtha chart of an ailing person can show death. 4. Rasi (Sign): The rasi governs over all the resources which we get from the mother nature. Thus the vedha on the rasi would show accessibility to various resoures. In addition, the Janma Rasi has a strong bearing on the health of the native while the Janma Lagna has a strong bearing on his intellectual faculty. Thus malefic vedha on the Janma rasi can cause heath troubles while that on the Janma Lagna can show incorrect application of intelligence and incorrect decision making. This can also be used in conjunction to the natal chart. In the natal chart, each sign will be associated with a particular house. Malefic vedha on a sign can trouble the associated house. If there are inauspicious yogas in a particular house, malefic vedha on that sign can aggravate it further, while benefic vedha can alleviate the trouble to certain extent. Similarly a favourable yoga can be stunted during a particular period if there are malefic vedha on the associated sign and the yoga can flourish under benefic vedha. 6. DASA & ANTARDASA The dasa and antardasa of the planets involved in inauspicious yoga in the horoscope can cause tremendous suffering, if both of them simultaneously cause vedha to a vital nakshatra in the area related to the nakshatra. One has to judge the result based on functional and natural nature of the planets involved as well as the yoga they form in the natal chart. The adverse yogas give the adverse results during infavourable transits and hence one has to watch out the transiting dasa, antardasa lord not only with respect to normal transits but also from the viewpoint of sarvatobhadra chakra. Similarly dasa, antar of benefic planets can give their benefic results when they have benefic vedha on some vital nakshatras. Based on the functional nature of the planets and the yoga they form one among the mentioned vital nakshatra would become more important and a wise astrologer should ascertain that vital nakshatra before pronouncing the results. For example, for the matter of yogas related to power, status and fame, abhisheka nakshatra becomes extremely important. If the planets contributing to the yoga simultaneously have vedha on the abhisheka nakshatra during their periods and subperiods, it can be predicted that the yoga will fructify. WORK IN PROGRESS.

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Sunday, March 02, 2008 Mundane Astrology The principle of astrology can not only be applied to horoscopes of living being such as humans and animals but also anything else in this world such as nations, institutions, organisations, associations etc. We should appreciate the fact that everything in this world is only temporary, it can be marked by a specific time when it came into existence and there would also be a time when it will cease to exist. In this world of maya numerous things are created and destroyed every momenet and all such things can be analysed using astrological principles. This can be done because essentially everything in this manifested universe can be mapped to 12 signs and 9 planets based on the underlying forces of 5 elements. One should note however that the signs represent the immobile aspect whereas the planets represents the mobile (living) aspects of the things under consideration. The mentioned things can be analysed by creating a horoscope at the moment of commencement of the thing. For instance, the nation's events can be prognosicated using horoscope casted at the moment of independence, while the election of leaders etc. can be seen from the horoscope casted at the moment of commencement of the constitution which gives the authority to elect rulers. Thus one must understand the chart needs to be seen based on the nature of events to be studied from it. Although the astroligical classics gives the framework for analysing mundane horoscopes, one must have considerable experience in natal horoscopy before venturing into mundane charts. Like all events in the natal horoscopy be associated with the 12 houses of the zodiac, similarly in the mundane horoscopy there are associations of various things with vaarious houses. If one studies them carefully they can see the strong parallel between the associations in natal and mundane horoscopy. For instance, in the natal horoscope 2nd house is the house of wealth; similarly, in the mundance horoscopey 2nd house governs over the revenue of the state/ organisation, finance and commerce. The things represented by various houses in the mundane astrology is given below: 1st house: 1st house is the house of self and governs over the personality of the native as well as overall strength and weaknesses. Thus in the mundane horoscopy it govens general affairs of the state, the constitution, public health and well being, state policies as well as the condition of the cabinet. 2nd house: 2nd house is the house of family and wealth. In mundane astrology it governs over revenue and wealth of the state and people, imports, taxation and other means earning revenue. It also rules over allies being the house ruling family.

3rd house: 3rd house is the house of siblings, communications and courage. Thus in mundane horoscopy, it rules over various modes of communications such as internet, telephone, postal, newspapers and all ways of transportation such as land, sea and air transport. Since it rules over siblings, it also governs over relations with the neighbouring nations. 4th house: 4th house is the house of happiness, education, landed property and vehicles. In mundane astrology, it governs over all educational institutions such as schools, colleges, universities, general conditions of education, the conditions of teaching and students. It also governs over general happiness and peace and also land assets and properties. It also rules over agriculture and agro based industries. 5th house: 5th house is the house of love, subconcious mind (mental harmony), creation, progeny and power. In mundane astrology, it governs over the mentality of the rulers, birth rate and population, crime and punishment, entertainment and amusement. 6th house: 6th house is the house of loans, diseases and enemies. Thus in mundane astrology, it governs over state loans and debts, diseases of the rulers and people, friendship and enmity with people within and other states, territorial attacks and battles, armed, air and naval forces and other means of war such as arms and ammunitions. 7th house: 7th house is the house of relationship and marriage. In mundane astrology, this house governs health of women (creative force), morality or immorality in terms of sexual relationships and foreign relations. Being the house opposite to the lagna, it also governs over war. 8th house: 8th house is the house of defects and death. In mundane astrology, it govenrs over the death rate, guarantees and insurances. 9th house: 9th house is the house of righteous deeds, religiousity and guidance from the elders. In mundane astrology, it governs over all religious shrines such as temples, churches, mosques etc. as well as general religiousness or irreligiousness. It also governs over all such people who guide general public such as priests, astrologers and preachers and also the whole judicial system such as court, judges, lawers and the law of the land. 10th house: 10th house is the house of activities and authority. In the mundane astrology, this house governs over the rulers or head of the state, the parliament or the constitutional body governing the state's public policy, the kind of authority of the ruler such as autocracy, democracy etc. This also rules over the activities of the state such as machinary to collect taxes and revenues, the machinary to implement and monitor public policy such as bereucracy, police etc. This also governs over other activities such as trade and commerce,

exports etc. Change of ruler through elections, coup or revolutions can also be seen from this house. 11th house: 11th house is the house of gain and friends. Thus in mundane astrology, this include various forms of gains and income from world trade and also friendly ties with other nations. 12th house: 12th house is the house of losses, secret enemies and hospitals. Thus in mundane astrology it governs over all forms of secret things such as espionage, secret service, conspiracies and secret plots, secret crimes. This also governs hospitals, clinics and any other forms of medical institutions (such as healing, yoga etc), public health administration such as vaccination, various forms of medical approaches such as homeopathy, allopathy, ayurveda, yoga and alternate medicines (naturopathy, accupuncture, accupressure etc). Being the house of loss it governs over various forms of losses (such as war and other forms of natural and man-made disasters), expenditure and donations (such as charitable donations to needy nations). Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 5:06 PM No comments:

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Labels: Mundane Astrology Indian Lunar Calendar Year

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The Indian lunar calendar is based on movement of both luminaries Sun and the Moon in the sidereal zodiac. One should note the difference between Indian Lunar Calendar and the Chinese Lunar Calendar. While Indian Lunar Calendar is based on sidereal zodiac, the Chinese Lunar Calendar is based on tropical zodiac and hence the Indian Lunar months are not synchronized with seasons, but fixed stars (or the nakshatras), while Chinese Lunar Calendar is synchronized with seasons. This indicates the importance of fixed zodiac not only

in

astrology

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also

celebration

of

the

festivals.

Since the Lunar Calendar is synchronized with the Sidereal Zodiac, the lunar months are tagged to sidereal signs. This means based on the sign occupied by Sun in the sidereal zodiac, the lunar month will bear the same name. For example, Chaitra, the 1st month of Lunar Calendar is tagged to sidereal Pisces. The names of the months are given by the name of the nakshatra, the Moon is expected to be placed while Sun transits a sign. This also shows that naming of the month is based on Shuklanta principle, which suggests beginning of a month with Krishna Pratipad. The relationship of the lunar months and the sidereal signs are as follows:

Chaitra Vaishakh

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Meena Mesha

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Pisces

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Aries

Jyeshtha

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Vrshabha

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Taurus

Ashadha

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Mithuna

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Gemini

Sravana

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Karkata

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Cancer

Bhadra

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Ashwin Kartik

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Kanya

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Mrigashira-

Tula

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Libra

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Virgo

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Scorpio

Dhanu

Magha

Leo

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Vrshchik

Pausha Phalgun

Simha

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Capricorn

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Although the names of the month are given based on Shuklanta principle, the most widely followed calendar is Amanta which begins with Shukla Pratipad. The Lunar year begins with Chaitra

Masa,

the

time

Adhika

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Kshaya

Pisces. Masa

There are few variations in the reckoning of the month, due to the differences in the duration of lunar year and the sidereal year by approximately 10 days. The types of variations are given below: Adhika

Masa:

When two new Moon falls in one sidereal sign, the first among them is treated as a extra month or Adhika Masa while the 2nd one of them is called the actual month or nija masa. Whenever this happens, the 1st new Moon falls in the 1st degree of the sign, while the 2nd one

falls

in

the

last

degree

of

the

sign.

The adhika masa bears the name of the sign where it happens. Thus if it happens in Aries, it becomes

Vaishakh

adhika

masa

Kshaya

and

so

on. Masa:

Khsaya masa means loss of month. This happens when there is no soli-lunar conjunction in a sign. This is a rare phenomenon as is counter intuitive that how can a bigger measure of time i.e., Saura masa be smaller than a chandra masa. Thus this requires further investigation. It happens in a period of 19 years and 141 years.

60

Years

Cycle:

The lunar calendar is completely synchronizes with the solar calendar in a period of 60 years. This concept is similar to the Chinese calendar which indicate repetition of combination of element and animal. In the Indian calendar, each of the 60 years are given a specif name which indicate towards overall results to be experienced in that year. The cycle

follows the cycle of creation, sustenance and annihilation of the creative force. To understand it better, this can be mapped to the 30 tithi cycle of the Moon, which also passes through creation and increase in life force as signified by the Shukla Paksha and decrease of the life force as well as destruction as signified by the Krshna Paksha. Since each of the year is spanning over two tithis, we can also map the year with half of tithi called Karana. There are 4 fixed karanas names Kimsthughna, Shakuni, Chatushpād and Nāgava which are mapped to 1st half of 1st half of Shukla Pratipad, 2nd half of Krisna Chaturdasi, 1st and 2nd half of Amavasya respectively. While rest 7 karanas are called the movable karanas and repeat in the sequence of Bava, Bālava, Kaulava, Taitula, Garajā, Vanijā and Vishti (Bhadrā) from 2nd half of Shukla pratipad to 1st half of Krsna chaturdasi. The

fixed

karanas

are

known

be

troublesome

and

vicious.

The years of the 60 years cycle and its mapping to Tithis and Karanas are

YEAR

TITHI

1.Prabhava

-

Shukla

2.Vibhava

-

3.Shukla

-

8.Bhāva

-

Shukla

9.Yuvan

-

10.Dhātri

-

11.Īshvara

-

12.Bahudhānya

-

13.Pramāthin 15.Vrisha

-

16.Chitrabhānu

-

-

19.Pārthiva

-

21.Sarvajit

-

-

Vanijā

Vishti

(Bhadrā)

Panchami

-

Panchami

-

Shukla

Shukla

Ekadasi

-

Shukla

Kaulava

-

Taitula

-

Garajā

Vishti

Ashtami Navami Navami

Bava

-

Balava Kaulava Taitula

-

Ekadasi

-

Dvadasi

-

-

Dasami

Vanijā (Bhadrā)

-

Dasami

Shukla

Balava

-

Bava

-

Saptami

Shukla -

-

Ashtami

Shukla

20.Vyaya

Garajā

Saptami

Shukla

18.Tārana

-

Shasthi

Shukla -

Taitula

Shasthi

Shukla

Shukla

17.Svabhānu

23.Virodhin

Shukla

-

Chaturthi

Shukla

Shukla

14.Vikrama

-

Chaturthi

Shukla

Shukla -

Kaulava

Tritiya

Shukla

Bava Balava

-

Tritiya

Shukla

7.Shrīmukha

-

Dvitiya

Shukla

6.Āngirasa

Kimstughna**

Dvitiya

Shukla

-

-

Pratipad

Shukla

-

5.Prajāpati

Pratipad Shukla

-

4.Pramoda

22.Sarvadhārin

KARANA

Garajā Vanijā

Vishti

(Bhadrā) -

Bava

24.Vikrita

-

Shukla

25.Khara

-

26.Nandana

Shukla

-

Shukla

27.Vijaya

-

29.Manmatha

-

-

31.Hemalambin

-

33.Vikārin 34.Shārvari

Krsna

41.Plavanga -

Chaturthi

44.Sādhārana

-

49.Rākshasa

-

50.Anala -

54.Raudra 55.Durmati 56.Dundubhi -

-

(Bhadrā) -

-

Krsna

Balava

-

Kaulava -

Taitula

-

Garajā

-

Vanijā

Vishti

Krsna

Amavasya

(Bhadrā) -

-

Dvadasi Trayodasi Trayodasi Vishti

Chaturdasi

Balava Taitula

-

Garajā

-

Vanijā (Bhadrā)

-

Bava Kaulava

-

-

Bava

-

Ekadasi

Krsna

Vanijā

Vishti

Ekadasi

Amavasya -

Shasthi

Navami

Chaturdasi

-

Garajā

Krsna

Krsna

-

Dasami

-

Balava Kaulava

Shasthi

Dvadasi -

Bava

Taitula

Krsna

Krsna

(Bhadrā)

Dasami

Krsna

Vanijā

-

Krsna

-

Garajā

Navami

Krsna

51.Pingala

-

-

Ashtami

Krsna

-

Taitula

Saptami

Krsna

48.Ānanda

-

-

Ashtami

Krsna

47.Pramādin

Kaulava

-

Saptami

Krsna

Krsna

-

Panchami

Krsna

Krsna

Balava

Vishti

Panchami

-

43.Saumya

** Sthira (fixed) karana

Krsna

Krsna

42.Kīlaka

60.Akshaya

Chaturthi

Bava

-

-

Krsna -

58.Raktāksha

(Bhadrā)

Tritiya

Krsna

Krsna -

-

Vanijā

Vishti

Dvitiya

Krsna

-

40.Parābhava

59.Krodhana

Dvitiya

-

38.Krodhin

57.Rudhirodgārin-

Krsna

Tritiya

37.Shobhana

53.Siddhārthin

Pratipad

-

52.Kālayukti

Garajā -

Pratipad

Krsna

35.Plava

46.Paritāpin

-

-

Krsna

-

-

Taitula

Chaturdasi -

Krsna

32.Vilambin

39.Vishvāvasu

-

Purnima

-

-

Kaulava

Chaturdasi

Shukla

Balava

-

Trayodasi

Purnima

30.Durmukha

36.Shubhakrit

-

Trayodasi

Shukla

28.Jaya

45.Virodhikrit

Dvadasi

Shakuni** Chatushpād** -

Nāgava**

Details of years between 1947 and 2066 (120 years): 1947:

(22

Mar

1947

1948:

(09

Apr

1949:

(29

Mar

1949

1950:

(18

Mar

1950

20:50:46

-

06

Apr

1951

16:22:21)

-

24

-

Vikrita

1951:

(06

Apr

1951

16:22:21

-

26

Mar

1952

01:43:13)

-

25

-

Khara

1952:

(26

Mar

1952

1953:

(15

Mar

1953

16:35:34

-

03

1954:

(03

Apr

1954

17:55:33

-

24

1955:

(24

Mar

1955

09:13:05

-

11

Apr

1956

08:09:28)

-

29

-

Manmatha

1956:

(11

Apr

1956

08:09:28

-

31

Mar

1957

14:49:41)

-

30

-

Durmukha

1957:

(31

Mar

1957

14:49:41

1958:

(20

Mar

1958

15:20:32

-

08

1959:

(08

Apr

1959

08:59:46

-

27

1960:

(27

Mar

1960

13:08:00

-

17

1961:

(17

Mar

1962:

(05

Apr

1962

01:15:20

-

1963:

(25

Mar

1963

17:40:14

-

1964:

(14

Mar

1964

1965:

(02

Apr

1965

05:51:13

-

1966:

(22

Mar

1966

10:16:50

-

1967:

(10

Apr

1967

03:50:53

-

1968:

(29

Mar

1968

04:18:44

1969:

(18

Mar

1969

10:22:01

1970:

(06

Apr

1970

09:39:59

-

27

Mar

1971

00:54:04)

-

44

-

Sādhārana

1971:

(27

Mar

1971

00:54:04

-

15

Mar

1972

17:05:17)

-

45

-

Virodhikrit

1972:

(15

Mar

1972

17:05:17

-

03

Apr

1973

17:15:41)

-

1973:

(03

Apr

1973

17:15:41

-

24

Mar

1974

02:54:40)

-

1974:

(24

Mar

1975:

(11

Apr

1976:

(30

Mar

1976

22:38:42

-

1977:

(20

Mar

1977

00:03:22

-

1978:

(07

Apr

1978

20:45:50

1979:

(28

Mar

1979

08:30:06

1980:

(17

Mar

1980

1981:

(05

Apr

1981

01:50:02

-

25

Mar

1982:

(25

Mar

1982

15:48:08

-

13

Apr

1948

1961

1974 1975

22:04:45 18:47:15

-

09

-

29

20:41:24

-

01:43:13

Mar

18

-

20

00:21:13

Mar

22

02:54:40

Apr

1967

03:50:53)

-

29

Mar

18

-

1975

Mar

07

1976

Mar Apr Mar

Mar

05

1977 1978 1979

1980

Apr

1983

01:50:02) 15:48:08) 13:29:00)

-

-

-

47

-

Saumya

Paritāpin -

Ānanda

-

Rākshasa

50 51

-

54

Anala Pingala

-

Kālayukti

Siddhārthin -

55 56

-

52 53

Kīlaka

Pramādin

48 -

-

Plavanga

-

49

-

-

46

-

08:30:06)

1981 1982

-

20:45:50)

Parābhava

43

00:03:22)

00:26:28)

42

-

22:38:42)

Krodhin

Vishvāvasu

41

-

22:09:44)

Shobhana -

-

-

Plava

Shubhakrit -

40

09:39:59)

Shārvari -

38

-

Vikārin

-

37

10:22:01)

1970

-

-

39

04:18:44)

1969

Apr

20

17

00:26:28

Mar Apr

28

-

1968

Jaya

Vilambin

35

-

10

30

-

-

-

33 -

05:51:13)

Vijaya -

Hemalambin

36

10:16:50)

11

-

07:44:25)

1965

-

34

-

1966

06

-

1964

Apr

-

01:15:20)

Nandana

28

32

-

17:40:14)

-

-

-

Mar

-

1963

Mar

02

1962

Virodhin

27

31

00:21:13)

-

-

13:08:00)

Sarvajit

Sarvadhārin

26 -

-

-

23

-

08:59:46)

1961

Apr

-

09:13:05)

15:20:32)

1960

Mar

22

17:55:33)

1959

Mar

21

-

16:35:34)

1955

1958

-

-

20:50:46)

1954

Mar

Apr

14 -

20:41:24)

1953

Apr

05

18:47:15)

1950

Mar

25

07:44:25

1949

Mar

-

1948

Mar

15

-

22:09:44

Apr

-

Raudra Durmati

Dundubhi

1983: (13 Apr 1983 13:29:00 - 01 Apr 1984 17:40:19) - 57 - Rudhirodgārin 1984:

(01

Apr

1984

17:40:19

-

21

Mar

1985

17:29:28)

-

58

-

Raktāksha

1985:

(21

Mar

1985

17:29:28

-

09

Apr

1986:

(09

Apr

1986

11:38:53

-

29

Mar

1987

18:16:13)

1987:

(29

Mar

1987

18:16:13

-

18

Mar

1988

07:32:56)

1988:

(18

Mar

1988

07:32:56

-

06

Apr

1989:

(06

Apr

1989

09:03:17

-

27

Mar

1990:

(27

Mar

1990

01:18:56

-

16

Mar

1991

13:41:10)

-

04

-

Pramoda

1991:

(16

Mar

1991

13:41:10

-

03

Apr

1992

10:32:10)

-

05

-

Prajāpati

1992:

(03

Apr

1992

10:32:10

-

23

Mar

1993

12:45:12)

-

06

-

Āngirasa

1993:

(23

Mar

1993

12:45:12

-

1994:

(11

Apr

1994

05:47:52

-

31

Mar

1995

1995:

(31

Mar

1995

07:39:21

-

19

Mar

1996:

(19

Mar

1996

16:15:22

-

07

Apr

1997:

(07

Apr

1997

1998:

(28

Mar

1998

1999:

(18

Mar

1999

00:18:34

-

2000:

(04

Apr

2000

23:42:40

-

2001:

(25

Mar

2002:

(13

Apr

2002

2003:

(02

Apr

2003

2004:

(21

Mar

2004

2005:

(09

Apr

2005

2006:

(29

Mar

2006

15:45:49

-

2007:

(19

Mar

2007

08:13:07

-

2008:

(06

Apr

2009:

(26

Mar

2009

2010:

(16

Mar

2010

02:31:47

-

03

Apr

2011

20:03:02)

-

24

-

Vikrita

2011:

(03

Apr

2011

20:03:02

-

22

Mar

2012

20:07:47)

-

25

-

Khara

2012:

(22

Mar

2012

20:07:47

2013:

(10

Apr

2013

15:05:56

2014:

(31

Mar

2014

2015:

(20

Mar

2015

15:06:40

-

07

Apr

2016

16:54:08)

-

29

-

Manmatha

2016:

(07

Apr

2016

16:54:08

-

28

Mar

2017

08:27:43)

-

30

-

Durmukha

2017:

(28

Mar

2017

08:27:43

2018:

(17

Mar

2001

2008

2018

11

16:32:30

-

08:44:13

18

-

00:51:54

-

00:49:28

02

-

02:02:39

09

-

29

-

19 06

26

21:36:33

-

Mar

16

-

10

-

00:15:13

-

-

17

18:42:08

-

(05

Apr

2019

14:21:03

-

24

Mar

Mar

2020

14:58:49

-

12

Apr

2021:

(12

Apr

2021

2022:

(01

Apr

2022

11:54:54

2023:

(21

Mar

2023

22:53:32

2024:

(08

Apr

2024

23:51:12

2025:

(29

Mar

2025

16:28:09

21

-

08 29 19

16:32:30)

-

10

-

Dhātri

00:18:34)

Mar Apr Mar

-

-

-

-

2022

22:53:32)

-

23:51:12) 06:53:50)

-

-

Nandana -

-

-

37 39

Jaya

Vilambin

35

36 -

-

-

33 -

Vijaya

Hemalambin

34

-

16:28:09)

28

-

11:54:54)

Virodhin

27

-

Sarvajit

-

32

14:58:49)

Vyaya

Sarvadhārin

-

-

Pārthiva

-

26 -

Tārana

-

23

31

08:01:25)

-

20

22

15:06:40)

14:21:03)

Svabhānu -

21

00:15:13)

-

-

-

-

Vrisha

Chitrabhānu

19

-

15:05:56)

Vikrama -

18

-

02:31:47)

2020

-

-

09:25:51)

Pramāthin

15

-

Īshvara

-

17

08:13:07)

18:42:08)

-

16

15:45:49)

-

14 -

-

Shrīmukha

Bahudhānya

13

02:02:39)

21:36:33)

2025

12 -

04:12:01)

2024

11

00:51:54)

00:49:28)

2023

-

06:51:44)

2015

2026

-

23:42:40)

2021

Apr

Mar

08:44:13)

2019

(24

-

1997

2014

Apr

01

Yuvan

2018

2020:

-

-

2013

2019:

08:01:25

09

2010

Mar

Mar

05

-

2009

Mar

20

16:15:22)

2008

Apr

31

1996

2007

Mar

Shukla

Bhāva

2006

Apr

Vibhava -

-

2005

Mar

-

03

08

2004

Mar

Prabhava

-

2003

-

-

02 -

Akshaya

07:39:21)

2002

Apr

-

01 -

Krodhana

-

2001

Mar

60

-

05:47:52)

2000

Apr

Apr

21

04:12:01

09:25:51

13

-

-

07

1999

Mar

59

01:18:56)

1998

Apr

25

06:51:44

1994

Mar

-

09:03:17)

1990

Mar

04

11:38:53)

1989

Apr

28

-

1986

-

-

Plava

Shubhakrit

-

38

Vikārin Shārvari

Shobhana -

Krodhin

Vishvāvasu

2026:

(19

Mar

2026

06:53:50

-

07

Apr

2027:

(07

Apr

2027

05:21:32

-

26

Mar

2028:

(26

Mar

2028 2029

10:01:45

-

2028

Mar

40

10:01:45)

2029

-

-

-

Plavanga

42

Mar

2030

03:32:55

-

23

Mar

2031

09:19:23)

-

44

-

Sādhārana

2031:

(23

Mar

2031

09:19:23

-

10

Apr

2032

08:09:44)

-

45

-

Virodhikrit

2032:

(10

Apr

2032

08:09:44

-

30

Mar

2033

23:21:49)

-

46

-

Paritāpin

2033:

(30

Mar

2033

23:21:49

-

20

Mar

2034

15:44:45)

-

47

-

Pramādin

2034:

(20

Mar

2034

2035:

(08

Apr

2036:

(28

Mar

2036

02:26:59

-

2037:

(17

Mar

2037

05:06:31

-

2038:

(04

Apr

2038

22:13:16

2039:

(24

Mar

2039

23:29:43

16:27:59

-

28

Mar

17 04

-

Mar

2037

2040

19:30:21)

2040:

(11

Apr

2040

19:30:21

-

01

Apr

2041

06:59:30)

2041:

(01

Apr

2041

06:59:30

-

21

Mar

2042

22:53:02)

2042:

(21

Mar

2042

22:53:02

-

10

Apr

2043

-

51

-

52 53

Kālayukti

Siddhārthin

54

-

55

-

Anala Pingala

-

-

00:36:38)

Rākshasa

50

-

-

Ānanda

-

-

-

Saumya

-

49

05:06:31)

23:29:43)

-

48

-

22:13:16)

2039

Apr

-

02:26:59)

2038

Mar

11

16:27:59)

2036

Apr

24

-

2035

43

Kīlaka

Apr

Apr

-

-

(15

08

03:32:55)

Parābhava

41

09:49:40)

2030

-

(03

-

Apr

-

2030:

15:44:45

03

05:21:32)

2029:

2035

09:49:40

15

2027

Raudra

-

56

Durmati

-

Dundubhi

2043: (10 Apr 2043 00:36:38 - 29 Mar 2044 14:56:03) - 57 - Rudhirodgārin 2044:

(29

Mar

2044

14:56:03

-

18

Mar

2045

22:44:59)

-

2045:

(18

Mar

2045

22:44:59

-

06

Apr

2046

17:21:48)

-

2046:

(06

Apr

2046

17:21:48

-

26

Mar

2047

17:14:18)

2047:

(26

Mar

2047

17:14:18

-

14

Mar

2048

19:57:41)

2048:

(14

Mar

2048

19:57:41

-

02

Apr

2049:

(02

Apr

2049

17:09:10

-

23

Mar

2050:

(23

Mar

2050

06:10:47

-

11

Apr

2051

07:29:06)

-

04

-

Pramoda

2051:

(11

Apr

2051

07:29:06

-

30

Mar

2052

23:57:07)

-

05

-

Prajāpati

2052:

(30

Mar

2052

23:57:07

-

20

Mar

2053

12:41:26)

-

06

-

Āngirasa

2053:

(20

Mar

2053

12:41:26

2054:

(08

Apr

2054

10:02:32

-

28

Mar

2055

2055:

(28

Mar

2055

12:30:50

-

16

Mar

2056:

(16

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Monday, February 25, 2008 10th from svamsa- A closer look In aphorism 1.2.39 of Jaimini Sutra, Maharishi Jaimini explains the result of placement of Planets in the 10th from svamsa.

riphe budhadṛṣṭe vā mandavat|| Mercury aspecting the 10th from svamsa indicate results like Saturn. Maharishi explains in previous stanza that when Saturn is placed in the svamsa makes a person achieve success in any line of activity due to sheer hard work. They also tend to become traditional. However, the thing to note here is that why Mercury in the 10th give results as if Saturn in svamsa. The clue to decipher this lies in counting the number of planets in the weekday order starting from the planet placed in the 10th to svamsa. Thus if Mercury is placed in the 10th then counting in the weekday order we have Mercury (10th)-Jupiter(11th)Venus(12th)-"Saturn(svama)", thus we arrive at Saturn. Applying this principle, we can understand the influence of other planets on the 10th of svamsa. The weekday order is Sun-Moon-Mars-Mercury-Jupiter-Venus-Saturn-Rahu-Ketu. Thus the planets influence on the 10th will be:

Sun Moon Mars

- Mercury - Jupiter - Venus

Mercury - Saturn Jupiter - Rahu Venus

- Ketu

Saturn - Sun Rahu

- Moon

Ketu

- Mars

Thus if Sun is placed in the 10th house, the effect can be read as same as Mercury's placement in the svamsa, which according to Maharishi Jaimini makes the person a mimansaka or someone who follows the middle path of Buddha. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 12:40 AM 1 comment:

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Sunday, February 24, 2008 Divine Synchronicity Whatever happens in this universe is not by accident and has a clear thought behind it. However since our intelligence is not yet developed to such extent that we can perceive this, we perceive the events in a disjointed way and see everything as mere coincidences. The events in this world are like the music of flute which is in perfect harmony with the divine consciousness, each note in the music is in perfect balance and all the notes are just part of a harmonious music. If the notes are heard disjointedly they will be perceived as nothing more than chaotic sound of cacophony, which however becomes a harmonic music, when all the notes are heard and understood. Our imperfect intelligence and our ego does not let us understand all the notes of the music and hence what we perceive are unconnected

notes

of

a

music.

To establish this, we can peep into deeper secrets of relationship in this world. It is said in the shastras that based on the previous karma the soul takes birth in such environment so that it can fulfill the objective of his birth in the most harmonious way. When a soul takes birth in a family it further intermingles with the karma of all connected such as parents, siblings, uncles, aunts, spouse etc. and influence their karma too. Thus birth in a family cannot

be

mere

accident

but

implementation

of

a

divine

plan.

To show the unseen connections, we can try to see the planetary influences on the various houses in appropriate divisional charts and verify how it matches the planetary influences on the lagna of the relatives. For example dvadasamsa is seen for parents where 4th house is seen for mother and 9th house is seen for father. The influences on the dvadasamsa 4th and 9th houses can also be seen on the lagna of the mother and the father, in their natal charts. I am using the horoscopes of my children Triparna a.k.a. Mira and Ishaan a.k.a. Sai and see how the influences on their dvadasamsa also appear in my and my wife's horoscope. I will be

using

the

following

principles

to

check

the

interconnections:

1. In dvadasamsa, 4th house represent the mother and the 9th house represent the father. The conjunctions or aspects (rasi drsti) on the said houses or their lords should have some connections

with

the

parents

lagna.

2. In the parent's rasi chart, the influences can be seen from the conjunctions or aspects of the planets as well as the planets placed in the trine (influencing nature) or quadrant (giving support) from the rasi lagna, which considerably influence the life of the native. 3. Sun is the karaka for the father while Moon is the karaka for the mother. Influences on these planets by aspect and conjunctions would also appear in the rasi charts of the

parents. 4. The children can be seen from the Saptamsa chart. The 1st child is seen from the 5th house (counting is forward or reverse based on the lagna being odd or even respectively) and the each subsequent child can be seen from the alternate sign. The planetary influences in the rasi chart of children can be seen from aspects (rasi drsti) and conjunctions with the lord of the child (lord of 5th, 7th etc. which determine the gender of child) and their dispositors. Poddar,

Triparna

Date:

September

Time: Time

11,

2006

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Father: 9th house has no planets and is ruled by Mars. 9th lord Mars is placed in Sagittarius with Venus and is aspected by Jupiter. Thus the influences on the 9th houses are that

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Father is born in Sagittarius Lagna aspected by Saturn and has Mars, Mercury and Sun in the trine to the lagna. Mars, Mercury and Sun also aspects the Lagna lord Jupiter.

Mother: 4th house is Scorpio with no planets. Mars and Ketu are the lords of Scorpio. As mentioned before, Mars is placed with Venus and aspected by Jupiter, while Ketu is placed in Virgo and not aspected by any planets. Karaka Moon is not under any additional influences. This shows that there are similar influences on both father and Mother, which is in

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seen

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the

parents.

Mother is born in Virgo lagna aspected by Venus and Moon from the 7th house and Saturn from the 11th house and Jupiter from the 9th house. The lord Mercury is in 8th conjoined with Sun and Ketu. Thus one can see the influences of Sun, Saturn, Ketu, Venus and Jupiter on

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lagna

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daughter's

chart.

Poddar,

Ishaan

Date:

September

Time: Time

The

29,

2007

7:27:04 Zone:

8:00:00

Place:

103

Singapore

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51'

(East 00",

1

City,

pm

of N

GMT) 17'

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there

are

influences

of

Moon,

Saturn,

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Sun

and

Jupiter.

In the father's chart, Lagna lord Jupiter is aspected by Mars, Sun and Mercury while Saturn aspects the Lagna. Additionally Moon is debilitated and aspected by Mars as shown in the son's

dvadasamsa

chart.

Mother: 4th house is Aquarius ruled by Saturn and Rahu. Lagna is devoid of any planets, however is aspected by Jupiter. 4th lord Saturn is placed with Moon and is aspected by Mercury, Sun and Jupiter. 4th co-lord Rahu is placed in Gemini with Venus. The influencing planets

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Saturn,

Rahu,

Moon,

Venus

and

Jupiter.

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and

Jupiter.

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by

aspects.

Poddar,

Sarajit

Date:

August

Time: Time

25,

1974

2:26:15 Zone:

5:30:00

Place:

85

E

17'

(East 00",

23

of N

pm GMT)

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above.

Ishaan: The 2nd child is to be seen from the 7th house ruled by Moon. Moon is placed in Leo, a male sign showing birth of a male child. Moon is the lord of the child and is aspected by the nodes and Mars. The dispositor of child lord, Sun is placed in Virgo aspected by Jupiter. Thus the influences on the child can be summarized into Moon, Sun, Mars, Jupiter and

the

nodes.

Ishaan is born in Pisces lagna ruled by Jupiter and aspected by Jupiter and Sun. It is

hemmed between Rahu and Moon and Mars is placed in the lagna Kendra giving considerable

support.

Datta,

Tina

Date:

April

Time: Time

16,

1977

3:45:44 Zone:

5:30:00

Place:

87

E

17'

(East 00",

24

Asansol,

of N

pm GMT)

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have

the

strongest

influence.

Ishaan was born in a Jupiterian lagna aspected by Jupiter and Sun. In addition Mars is placed

in

a

Kendra

and

thus

has

a

strong

say

on

the

horoscope.

If we see the combined influences from the charts of both parents we see that Triparna has influences of Mercury, Saturn, Ketu and Mars, while Ishaan has influences of Jupiter, Sun and the nodes. By looking influences from multiple charts, it is possible to narrow down the influences which should appear in the charts of the children. Similarly the influences in the father's and mother's horoscope can be narrowed down by seeing the influences in the dvadasamsa

of

both

children.

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Navamsa lagna in various houses from Rasi Lagna Jaimini Sutras 4.3.69 - 4.3.73 yatne aṁśata|| The result of navamsa lagna in various houses as counted form the rasi lagna is explained in the following aphorisms.

rājye nīcaḥ|| If the navamsa lagna is placed in a sign which is in the 12th house from the rasi lagna, the native will be base and gross.

dhane kāmī|| If the navamsa lagna is placed in the 9th house from the rasi lagna, the native will be passionate.

dharme mokṣaḥ|| If the navamsa lagna is placed in the 11th house from the rasi lagna, the native will attain moksha.

dhānye pāpī|| If the navamsa lagna is in the 7th house from the rasi lagna, the native will be sinful.

The aphorisms given above give us the clue on how to analyze the placement of navamsa lagna in various sign as seen from the rasi lagna. For example, if the rasi lagna is placed in Aries and the navamsa lagna is placed in the Taurus, which is 2nd from the rasi lagna, what kind of results can be read from such placements. This helps us in a big way in fixing the right navamsa lagna if there are doubts in doing so. The principles of judging the results from placement of navamsa lagna with respect to the rasi lagna is not given straight away and Maharishi Jaimini wants us to decipher them based on the examples he has given for few houses. Here, our tradition comes to our rescue, which says that whichever house the navamsa lagna is placed with respect to the rasi lagna, the 2nd house from it will be pronounced in the life of the native. Thus if the navamsa lagna is in the 11th from the rasi lagna, the 2nd house from it, which is 12th house gains prominence and the native can even attain moksha. Now why 2nd house? Well! this is based on two principles: 1. Since Navamsa governs over our past life and spiritual merit (dharma), it also has a strong say on the fruit of actions we have to experience due to karma of past lives. Hence whichever sign the navamsa lagna is placed, the 5th from it confers good fortune on the native and that house should be treates as if lagna lord is placed over there. Thus if the navamsa lagna is placed in the 11th house, the 5th from it, i.e., 3rd house makes the person full of initiative and fortunate. 2. The house of achievement in this life would be the 10th house counted from the house obtained before (5th from the navamsa lagna), which happens to be the 2nd house from the lagna. Thus the areas the native attains prominence in this life will be shown by the 2nd house from the navamsa lagna as seen in the rasi chart. One should note the sign, house, planets and yogas in this house to judge the nature of results. What maharishi gave in the 4 aphorisms are only guide to the nature of results as seen from the navamsa lagna's placement from the rasi lagna. They are however only indicative and not comprehensive. Intelligent astrologers should apply the common principles of houses, planets and the yogas to decipher more. The following section gives a more detailed analysis (although not exhaustive). To be continued... OM TAT SAT Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 3:57 PM No comments:

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Friday, February 15, 2008 Punya Chakra Punya Chakra is used for determining the whereabouts of the soul after death. The term Punya means good deed as in Hinduism death is considered as the eternal truth and the freedom from the world of suffering, the mrityu loka or earth. Hence the chart casted at the moment of death is called the Punya Chakra, which in lay men's terms can be translated as the horoscope of death. Similar to the birth chart, which shows the details of the experiences of the soul after birth, the death chart shows the details of the soul after death. This is an important tool of vedic-astrology to decipher the condition and the whereabouts of the soul after death based on which various obsevances such as Sraddha etc. can be done to pacify a wandering soul. So far this tool has been a closely guarded secret of the Sri Jagannath Center tradition and was disclosed for the first time for the aspiring astrologers by Pt. Sanjay Rath in 2005 in the SJC west coast conference. In this article, I will enunciate the principles and also analyse some charts to make the concepts clearer.

KEY HOUSES IN PUNYA CHAKRA The houses which are key to the analysis of the punya chakra are the 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th and 12th houses. 1st house: The exact nature of death can be seen from the 1st house. If there are malefics in the 1st house or it is occupied with Gulika or Mandi, the death of the native could be painful. In addition to the 1st house, the trines i.e., the 5th and 9th should also be checked to ascertain the details of the moment of dearth. Presence of benefics in the lagna or the trines can indicate peaceful death such as dying in sleep or in leaving the body in deep meditation. After death, the soul is likely to stay in this planet for sometime before it is guided to other planes of existence. Shastras say that the minimum duration of stay in this planet is of 12days and in most cases the maximum duration is of 9 years. However, the maximum duration can be overridden by specific yogas, whereby the soul would wander even longer. The duration of stay can be seen from the natural duration governed by the planets and the navamsa occupied by them in the punya chakra. The natural duration of planets are as follows: Moon

- a day**

Mars

- a week**

Venus - a fortnight Jupiter- a month Mercury- a season, which is same as 2 months period

Sun

- an ayana which is same as 6 months period (the period of uttrayana and

dakshinayana) Saturn - a year If lets say in someone's death chart, Sun is placed in the Lagna and is placed in 5th navamsa. The duration, the soul will stay in earth would be 5 ayanas which is equivalent to (5 ayana *6 months) 30 months or 2.5 years. **For Moon, it is always 12 days irrespective of the navamsa of the Moon. However, for Mars, if the duration arrived is less than 12 days, then it is 12 days, however if it is more than 12 days, that many days the soul will stay on earth. The exact duration can be found by using the following formula Planetary duration * Planet's longitude /3020’ 6th house: Sixth is the house of enemies which represent both external and internal enemies. Since in this horoscope we are not concerned about the material things, there is no question of external enemies. Thus in the punya chakra, the 6th house represent the internal enemies. The shastras (classical texts) speak of six enemies which go by the name shad-ripus, which create hurdles in the spiritual upliftment of the native. By observing Yama and Niyama as mentioned in the yoga sutras of Maharishi Patanjali, one can get over the weaknesses. The weaknesses can be mapped to six planets based on which the weaknesses the native suffered during the lifetime can be deciphered from the punya chakra. Before we do the mapping, we need to understand about the weaknesses. We also should understand that the sattvik (steady state) planets Sun, Moon and Jupiter cannot represent any weaknesses as the root of all weakness is either Tamas (ignorance) or Rajas (predominance of energy). The SIX weaknesses (the shadripus) Kama: Kama means attraction and is most widely used to represent the attraction between male and female. The god of love Cupid is known as Kamadev in sanskrit and represent the sexual attraction between male and female. However, Kama is not always that bad as this attraction between opposite sexes cause the entire creation to continue as without progeny, there is no continuation of lineage. In addition, all souls are ultimately attracted to Krishna and thus HE becomes the ultimate Purusha and all the souls or the material creation which is ever eager to disappear in HIM becomes the ultimate Prakriti or the feminine principle. Thus the Rasa Leela in the transidental level shows the eagerness of all the living being to Unite with Krisna and get ONE with him. Hence, the beejakshara for Krishna is Klim which also known as the Kama Beeja. However, at negetive level, the same attraction take the colour of lust which is nothing but being driven by the attitude of having sex others without having the feeling of Love. Thus Kama at a gross material level is nothing but union of male

and female body, while at a transidental level, it is the union of two soul, the purusha and the prakriti. The union of two bodies whether at material or spiritual level is guided by Planet Venus and hence it is significator of Kama. This weakness is predominant in Rajas guna and hence there also is a positive side to it, which be enhanced to reach god. Krodha: Krodha means anger and there is no ambiguity in assigning a planet to this. It is well known that Mars is known as the God of War and is endowed with commanding qualities. The root of anger is Fire and hence only firey Mars qualifies to signify this ripu. A peaceful mind is a mind in perfect harmony with the nature and hence full of sattva while a angry mind is quite destructive as indicated by the tamasic nature of Maritian fire and hence a weakness which should be overcome to be in harmony with others. Lobha: Lobha means greed or the desire to have something out of proportion. Desire for various things in this material world is quite natural, however when the desire becomes unnatural and it involves an insatiated mentality, where the desire becomes unending, it becomes a weakness. Rahu is the planet behind greed as being opposite of Ketu, who rules of renunciating all material objects, it makes the native run after something which is not really needed for him. Thus the native is under a shadowy viel inside which his ability to judge his true needs become cloudy and he feels a insatiable thrust for material objects. Gautama Buddha said that the root cause of all birth are the desires of the material objects which the native wants to experience. Since the soul cannot experience material objects without a body, it needs to take birth to fulfil his desires. Hence Rahu becomes the significator for getting entangled into the shackles of the material world, while its opposite, Ketu signifies breaking free from the shakles and thus liberation. This weakness is predominant in Tamas Guna. Moha: Moha means delusion which happens due to Maya or the illusion of the material world. Although the soul is free from all material bondages, he gets attached to the material world due to mana or the mind. This happens due to delusion of the mind which thinks that material existence is the only truth and there is nothing beyond it. The truth is the field of activity of the mind is only possible in this material existence when a false ego makes the native differentiate himself as someone different from the eternal soul, the parama purusha. Since Saturn signifies lie, it represents the great lie, the mind is telling itself, that the material existence is the only true existing and there is nothing beyond that. Only under the influence of a Guru (Jupiter), can the mind realise that the material existence is untrue and is momentory and there is something beyond it, which is true and is also eternal. Thus Saturn signifies this ripu which is predominant in Tamas guna. Mada: Mada means arrogance, which many also associate with alcohol. The association of alcohol with mada is also apt as alcohol makes a person lose his brain and thus make him forget both good and bad thoughts in his mind and thus making him headless. Hence a

person under alcohol cannot control over his senses and end up doing headless acts. Similarly when the identification of the person with ego is very strong, he thinks himself as the king of all consider others as non-entity in front of him. Under such arrogance, the person behaves nothing less than a headless person and end up doing headless things. The condition of such person is similar to a wild elephant who rumles over and shatters everything coming to his way. Such elephant is aptly called Mada-mast hathi, in english which means, elephant exhilerated in pride. In mythology, Ketu is called the tail of the demon whose head was cut by lord Vishnu during the churning of the ocearn. Thus it represents some who is headless. One one hand, the positive side of headlessness represent total surrender to god by renunciating ones eqo and material possession (which happens when you have a head) and thus show liberation; while on the other hand, the negetive side, it represent going against the social norms and natural laws and doing something which is completely unexpected such as terrorism etc. Thus when Ketu's headlessness is applied to the material world, it becomes a weakness, while when this transcends into the spiritual world, it makes the person liberate from the bondage of rebirth. Since in material plane, Ketu is a tamasik planet (like Mars), this weakness is predominant in tamas. Matsarya: Matsarya can be translated to envy or jealousy. The root of jealousy is comparision of one's ownself with others. Although this becomes the prime driver of growth in this material world, it becomes a weakness in the spiritual world. We all know that only when someone shuns the desire to enjoy the material things in this life, he is free from this matarial world. The desire to compare one self comes from the desire to grow in this material world as shown by the upachayas 3rd and 6th, which are naturally ruled by Mercury. This shows that one should keep doing his duties irrespective of what he gets. Based on karma of different people, they may be endowed with different lives and one should not compare himself and complain to god about this discrepancies. Instead only when is free of the feelings of jealousy, then only he can have full faith on god and trust all his actions without judgement. It is said that jealousy becomes a roadblock even in cause of jealousy of spiritual nature. Envy is caused by the nature of human mind which differentiates one from others, where one sees other to be more prosperous than oneself and this faculty of human mind is governed by childish Mercury. It is no wonder that it is natural to see jealousy in young kids who always compare this possessions with their peers and want those which others possess. Thus something which can help one grow in the material world can cause roadblock in the spiritual arena and thus Jealousy is considered as one of the weaknesses. Thus weakness is however, predominant in rajas and is thus easy to get over, unlike those which are predominant in tamas. In the book the spiritual dimensions of vedic astrology, the author Robert Koch gave the mapping with the shadripus as:

Kama

: Venus

Krodha

: Mars

Lobha

: Saturn

Moha

: Moon

Mada

: Sun

Matsarya : Mercury

He additionally says that since the nodes do not have bodies, they do not rule over any of the weaknesses. I humbly beg to differ with the author. Since the weakness comes from darkness, the nodes are the prime governor of the weaknesses being shadowy planets, while the luminaries Sun and the Moon cannot be associated with any weakness. Hence the mapping I have given here is:

Kama

: Venus

Krodha

: Mars

Lobha

: Rahu

Moha

: Saturn

Mada

: Ketu

Matsarya : Mercury

Discerning readers can evaluate my arguments and form their own opinions on which is the right mapping. 7th house: 7th house is the house of desire and is also called the dvara. It is said that soul enters the planet from the 7th house and also leaves from that house and hence is termed as dvara, which means door. The disposition of this house in the death chart will show whether the native would be born again in this planet or he is liberated from the cycle of rebirth. More number of planets in this house show more rebirths while no planets show no re-birth. Placement of a stronger planet in this house can even show multiple births before he can relinquish his desires and attain moksha. If there are planets in both 7th and 12th house, the native is likely to take birth after staying in the lokas shown by the 12th house for certain time. The duration after which the native has to take birth again can be seen from the natural periods of the planets placed in the 7th house (refer to the lagna section for details). 8th house: 8th house is the house of Sin, something which becomes the cause of re-birth. This shows the consolidated Sin's done by the native in his lifetime. The nature of the sin

can be deciphered from the various weaknesses as mentioned above. The punishments for the Sins are quite grave and if they are not forgiven, the native has to take birth for redemption. The Sin's can be forgiven only when devaguru Jupiter has aspects the 8th house. 10th house: 10th house is the house of karma. It is known that the future of an individual is determined from the karma he did before and hence this house is very important in judging the state of native after death. If the native is worked without attachment, then he can attain moksha, whereas if he worked with specific results in mind, he has to come back to earth to experience those results. The 10th house in the punya chart shows the sum total of all karmas performed by the native in his lifetime. If the 10th lord is strong and the 10th house is under benefic influence, the native did good work. Similarly if the 10th lord as well as the house are weak and afflicted, the native has done bad deed and he has to take birth for redemption. The nature of work can also seen from the placement of 10th lord in various houses as well as the influence of various house lords/ planets on the 10th house. If the 10th lord is strong and is influenced by Jupiter and is also connected to the 12th house, the native can attain moksha, else the chances of taking rebirth is quite high. 12th house: 12th house is the house of moksha or liberation from the cycle of rebirth. One attains Moksha if Jupiter is either placed in the 12th or aspects it with Graha drsti. Jupiter represents the wish of the god and hence it indicate that only irrespective of whatever deed a person do, he might not get moksha unless god desired to give him so. In Bhagavatgita, lord Krishna says that the person attains that, which he was thinking at the moment of his death. Thus only when someone is thinking about God, he can attain him after death. Thus 12th house also shows things which is dominant in the mind of a dying person. Thus it is important to think about god at all times as no one knows when the critical moment of death comes face to face with someone. Only when one remembers god at all times can remember him at the moment of death, else he will think of those things which happened to be there in him mind majority of his life. Now, if a person does not attain moksha, he can go to various other spiritual planes of existence which are called the Lokas. There are 7 lokas including Earth and similarly there are 7 Talas, which makes it 14 lokas and talas. The Lokas are full of spiritual energies while the talas are full of darkness and ignorance. The 7 lokas are as follows:

Bhurloka

- Mars

Bhuvarloka - Sun Svargaloka - Venus Janarloka - Moon

Taparloka - Saturn Mahaloka

- Mercury

Satyaloka - Jupiter To be continued... OM TAT SAT Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 5:58 PM 2 comments:

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Sunday, February 10, 2008 The Chinese Calendar II- Month Month start and end dates and times for year 2008, based on timezone +08:00 hrs of GMT

Month 01 :

07 Feb 2008 11:45:00 - 08 Mar 2008 01:14:40

Month 02 :

08 Mar 2008 01:14:40 - 06 Apr 2008 11:55:42

Month 03 :

06 Apr 2008 11:55:42 - 05 May 2008 20:18:37

Month 04 :

05 May 2008 20:18:37 - 04 Jun 2008 03:22:58

Month 05 :

04 Jun 2008 03:22:58 - 03 Jul 2008 10:19:00

Month 06 :

03 Jul 2008 10:19:00 - 01 Aug 2008 18:12:59

Month 07 :

01 Aug 2008 18:12:59 - 31 Aug 2008 03:58:30

Month 08 :

31 Aug 2008 03:58:30 - 29 Sep 2008 16:12:44

Month 09 :

29 Sep 2008 16:12:44 - 29 Oct 2008 07:14:21

Month 10 :

29 Oct 2008 07:14:21 - 28 Nov 2008 00:55:07

Month 11 :

28 Nov 2008 00:55:07 - 27 Dec 2008 20:22:55

Month 12 :

27 Dec 2008 20:22:55 - 26 Jan 2009 15:55:49

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Labels: Calendar Wednesday, February 06, 2008 The Chinese Calendar I Although this calendar is followed by Chinese all over the world, mysteries abound on the computation of this calendar. Like any knowledge developed by ancient civilizations, I consider even this calendar deserves merit to study it in details. The purpose of this article is to provide a brief description and its astronomical basis for those who are interested. When time permits, I will try to contribute more on this subject. I am sure, my understanding

of

this

calendar

will

increase

with

such

narration

of

my

current

understanding. Tropical

or

Sidereal

Whenever we discuss about any calendar, we need to know whether the purpose of the

calendar is to reckon time with respect to seasons or with respect to fixed stars. Like any other calendar which was developed to keep track of the seasons for agricultural purposes, this calendar is a tropical calendar and tries to synchronize with the season markers such as equinoxes and solstices. However, instead of this being a solar calendar which traces the beginning and end of the calendar to the beginning and end of the the tropical zodiac (where beginning of Aries is tagged to vernal equinox), this calendar is a synodic calendar, which is based on the movement of Sun as well as the Moon. It is worthy to mention that most part of India also follows synodic calendar while also keeping it synchronous with the seasons

by

adding

or

subtracting

intercalary

months.

However, part of India also follow Sidereal calendar which is marked by movement of Sun in the sidereal zodiac i.e., with respect to the fixed stars and for them the year starts with the movement of Sun into the sidereal Aries somewhere on April 14 (as of now). Start

of

the

Year

The year starts on the day Sun and Moon conjoins in Tropical Aquarius. Thus the first day of this calendar is the 1st day of the bright half (shukla paksha) as per the amanta calendar followed in certain parts of India. One should note here is that the exact moment of conjunction of Sun and Moon marks the end of New Moon and beginning of the bright half. Although the time of conjunction of Sun and Moon is known to start the Chinese calendar, the date of celebration would need further consideration. Since in actual practice, we follow the civil calendar (Gregorian calendar) and the civil time (24hrs day), we need to know which day should be taken as per the Gregorian calendar for the celebration of the new year. As per this civil time the day on which the Moon conjoins the Sun (irrespective of the part of the day) is treated as the start of new year. Thus if the conjunction happens before 00:00 hrs, the current day is treated as th new year, else, the next day will be so treated. Based on this principles, the CNY dates for various years are given below. I have considered timezone +08:00 East of GMT for the time of beginning of the year, i.e, the beginning of bright half (shukla pratipada). Based on the timezone, the date can vary.

Year# YEAR

START DATE & TIME

END DATE & TIME

ANIMAL

ELEMENT

4645 - 1948 : 10 Feb 1948 11:02:22 - 29 Jan 1949 10:42:43 : Rat

: Earth

4646 - 1949 : 29 Jan 1949 10:42:43 - 17 Feb 1950 06:53:25 : Ox

: Earth

4647 - 1950 : 17 Feb 1950 06:53:25 - 06 Feb 1951 15:54:11 : Tiger

: Metal

4648 - 1951 : 06 Feb 1951 15:54:11 - 27 Jan 1952 06:26:46 : Rabbit : Metal 4649 - 1952 : 27 Jan 1952 06:26:46 - 14 Feb 1953 09:10:42 : Dragon : Water 4650 - 1953 : 14 Feb 1953 09:10:42 - 03 Feb 1954 23:55:52 : Snake

: Water

4651 - 1954 : 03 Feb 1954 23:55:52 - 24 Jan 1955 09:07:09 : Horse

: Wood

4652 - 1955 : 24 Jan 1955 09:07:09 - 12 Feb 1956 05:38:17 : Sheep

: Wood

4653 - 1956 : 12 Feb 1956 05:38:17 - 31 Jan 1957 05:25:13 : Monkey : Fire 4654 - 1957 : 31 Jan 1957 05:25:13 - 20 Jan 1958 06:08:20 : Rooster: Fire 4655 - 1958 : 20 Jan 1958 06:08:20 - 08 Feb 1959 03:22:35 : Dog

: Earth

4656 - 1959 : 08 Feb 1959 03:22:35 - 28 Jan 1960 14:15:36 : Pig

: Earth

4657 - 1960 : 28 Jan 1960 14:15:36 - 15 Feb 1961 16:10:47 : Rat

: Metal

4658 - 1961 : 15 Feb 1961 16:10:47 - 05 Feb 1962 08:10:21 : Ox

: Metal

4659 - 1962 : 05 Feb 1962 08:10:21 - 25 Jan 1963 21:42:23 : Tiger

: Water

4660 - 1963 : 25 Jan 1963 21:42:23 - 13 Feb 1964 21:01:41 : Rabbit : Water 4661 - 1964 : 13 Feb 1964 21:01:41 - 02 Feb 1965 00:36:06 : Dragon : Wood 4662 - 1965 : 02 Feb 1965 00:36:06 - 21 Jan 1966 23:46:44 : Snake

: Wood

4663 - 1966 : 21 Jan 1966 23:46:44 - 09 Feb 1967 18:44:23 : Horse

: Fire

4664 - 1967 : 09 Feb 1967 18:44:23 - 30 Jan 1968 00:29:41 : Sheep

: Fire

4665 - 1968 : 30 Jan 1968 00:29:41 - 17 Feb 1969 00:25:31 : Monkey : Earth 4666 - 1969 : 17 Feb 1969 00:25:31 - 06 Feb 1970 15:13:17 : Rooster: Earth 4667 - 1970 : 06 Feb 1970 15:13:17 - 27 Jan 1971 06:55:35 : Dog

: Metal

4668 - 1971 : 27 Jan 1971 06:55:35 - 15 Feb 1972 08:29:15 : Pig

: Metal

4669 - 1972 : 15 Feb 1972 08:29:15 - 03 Feb 1973 17:23:22 : Rat

: Water

4670 - 1973 : 03 Feb 1973 17:23:22 - 23 Jan 1974 19:02:29 : Ox

: Water

4671 - 1974 : 23 Jan 1974 19:02:29 - 11 Feb 1975 13:17:27 : Tiger

: Wood

4672 - 1975 : 11 Feb 1975 13:17:27 - 31 Jan 1976 14:20:43 : Rabbit : Wood 4673 - 1976 : 31 Jan 1976 14:20:43 - 18 Feb 1977 11:37:23 : Dragon : Fire 4674 - 1977 : 18 Feb 1977 11:37:23 - 07 Feb 1978 22:54:28 : Snake

: Fire

4675 - 1978 : 07 Feb 1978 22:54:28 - 28 Jan 1979 14:19:59 : Horse

: Earth

4676 - 1979 : 28 Jan 1979 14:19:59 - 16 Feb 1980 16:51:20 : Sheep

: Earth

4677 - 1980 : 16 Feb 1980 16:51:20 - 05 Feb 1981 06:14:16 : Monkey : Metal 4678 - 1981 : 05 Feb 1981 06:14:16 - 25 Jan 1982 12:56:30 : Rooster: Metal 4679 - 1982 : 25 Jan 1982 12:56:30 - 13 Feb 1983 08:32:24 : Dog

: Water

4680 - 1983 : 13 Feb 1983 08:32:24 - 02 Feb 1984 07:47:00 : Pig

: Water

4681 - 1984 : 02 Feb 1984 07:47:00 - 21 Jan 1985 10:28:48 : Rat

: Wood

4682 - 1985 : 21 Jan 1985 10:28:48 - 09 Feb 1986 08:55:49 : Ox

: Wood

4683 - 1986 : 09 Feb 1986 08:55:49 - 29 Jan 1987 21:44:58 : Tiger

: Fire

4684 - 1987 : 29 Jan 1987 21:44:58 - 17 Feb 1988 23:54:42 : Rabbit : Fire 4685 - 1988 : 17 Feb 1988 23:54:42 - 06 Feb 1989 15:37:25 : Dragon : Earth 4686 - 1989 : 06 Feb 1989 15:37:25 - 27 Jan 1990 03:20:33 : Snake

: Earth

4687 - 1990 : 27 Jan 1990 03:20:33 - 15 Feb 1991 01:32:15 : Horse

: Metal

4688 - 1991 : 15 Feb 1991 01:32:15 - 04 Feb 1992 03:00:14 : Sheep

: Metal

4689 - 1992 : 04 Feb 1992 03:00:14 - 23 Jan 1993 02:27:27 : Monkey : Water 4690 - 1993 : 23 Jan 1993 02:27:27 - 10 Feb 1994 22:30:27 : Rooster: Water 4691 - 1994 : 10 Feb 1994 22:30:27 - 31 Jan 1995 06:48:13 : Dog

: Wood

4692 - 1995 : 31 Jan 1995 06:48:13 - 19 Feb 1996 07:30:36 : Pig

: Wood

4693 - 1996 : 19 Feb 1996 07:30:36 - 07 Feb 1997 23:06:42 : Rat

: Fire

4694 - 1997 : 07 Feb 1997 23:06:42 - 28 Jan 1998 14:01:19 : Ox

: Fire

4695 - 1998 : 28 Jan 1998 14:01:19 - 16 Feb 1999 14:39:12 : Tiger

: Earth

4696 - 1999 : 16 Feb 1999 14:39:12 - 05 Feb 2000 21:03:50 : Rabbit : Earth 4697 - 2000 : 05 Feb 2000 21:03:50 - 24 Jan 2001 21:07:26 : Dragon : Metal 4698 - 2001 : 24 Jan 2001 21:07:26 - 12 Feb 2002 15:41:28 : Snake

: Metal

4699 - 2002 : 12 Feb 2002 15:41:28 - 01 Feb 2003 18:48:54 : Horse

: Water

4700 - 2003 : 01 Feb 2003 18:48:54 - 22 Jan 2004 05:05:21 : Sheep

: Water

4701 - 2004 : 22 Jan 2004 05:05:21 - 09 Feb 2005 06:28:28 : Monkey : Wood 4702 - 2005 : 09 Feb 2005 06:28:28 - 29 Jan 2006 22:15:03 : Rooster: Wood 4703 - 2006 : 29 Jan 2006 22:15:03 - 18 Feb 2007 00:14:43 : Dog

: Fire

4704 - 2007 : 18 Feb 2007 00:14:43 - 07 Feb 2008 11:45:00 : Pig

: Fire

4705 - 2008 : 07 Feb 2008 11:45:00 - 26 Jan 2009 15:55:49 : Rat

: Earth

4706 - 2009 : 26 Jan 2009 15:55:49 - 14 Feb 2010 10:51:50 : Ox

: Earth

4707 - 2010 : 14 Feb 2010 10:51:50 - 03 Feb 2011 10:31:10 : Tiger

: Metal

4708 - 2011 : 03 Feb 2011 10:31:10 - 23 Jan 2012 15:39:43 : Rabbit : Metal 4709 - 2012 : 23 Jan 2012 15:39:43 - 10 Feb 2013 15:20:30 : Dragon : Water 4710 - 2013 : 10 Feb 2013 15:20:30 - 31 Jan 2014 05:38:53 : Snake

: Water

4711 - 2014 : 31 Jan 2014 05:38:53 - 20 Jan 2015 21:14:03 : Horse

: Wood

4712 - 2015 : 20 Jan 2015 21:14:03 - 08 Feb 2016 22:39:17** : Sheep: Wood 4713 - 2016 : 08 Feb 2016 22:39:17 - 28 Jan 2017 08:07:27 : Monkey : Fire 4714 - 2017 : 28 Jan 2017 08:07:27 - 16 Feb 2018 05:05:38 : Rooster: Fire 4715 - 2018 : 16 Feb 2018 05:05:38 - 05 Feb 2019 05:04:01 : Dog

: Earth

4716 - 2019 : 05 Feb 2019 05:04:01 - 25 Jan 2020 05:42:23 : Pig

: Earth

4717 - 2020 : 25 Jan 2020 05:42:23 - 12 Feb 2021 03:06:00 : Rat

: Metal

4718 - 2021 : 12 Feb 2021 03:06:00 - 01 Feb 2022 13:46:16 : Ox

: Metal

4719 - 2022 : 01 Feb 2022 13:46:16 - 22 Jan 2023 04:53:28 : Tiger

: Water

4720 - 2023 : 22 Jan 2023 04:53:28 - 10 Feb 2024 06:59:23 : Rabbit : Water 4721 - 2024 : 10 Feb 2024 06:59:23 - 29 Jan 2025 20:36:12 : Dragon : Wood 4722 - 2025 : 29 Jan 2025 20:36:12 - 17 Feb 2026 20:01:23 : Snake

: Wood

4723 - 2026 : 17 Feb 2026 20:01:23 - 06 Feb 2027 23:56:23 : Horse

: Fire

4724 - 2027 : 06 Feb 2027 23:56:23 - 26 Jan 2028 23:12:46 : Sheep

: Fire

4725 - 2028 : 26 Jan 2028 23:12:46 - 13 Feb 2029 18:31:44 : Monkey : Earth 4726 - 2029 : 13 Feb 2029 18:31:44 - 03 Feb 2030 00:07:40 : Rooster: Earth 4727 - 2030 : 03 Feb 2030 00:07:40 - 23 Jan 2031 12:31:05 : Dog

: Metal

4728 - 2031 : 23 Jan 2031 12:31:05 - 11 Feb 2032 14:24:18 : Pig

: Metal

4729 - 2032 : 11 Feb 2032 14:24:18 - 31 Jan 2033 05:59:55 : Rat

: Water

4730 - 2033 : 31 Jan 2033 05:59:55 - 20 Jan 2034 18:01:37 : Ox

: Water

4731 - 2034 : 20 Jan 2034 18:01:37 - 08 Feb 2035 16:22:14 : Tiger

: Wood

4732 - 2035 : 08 Feb 2035 16:22:14 - 28 Jan 2036 18:17:19 : Rabbit : Wood 4733 - 2036 : 28 Jan 2036 18:17:19 - 15 Feb 2037 12:54:12 : Dragon : Fire

4734 - 2037 : 15 Feb 2037 12:54:12 - 04 Feb 2038 13:52:14 : Snake

: Fire

4735 - 2038 : 04 Feb 2038 13:52:14 - 24 Jan 2039 21:36:05 : Horse

: Earth

4736 - 2039 : 24 Jan 2039 21:36:05 - 12 Feb 2040 22:24:22 : Sheep

: Earth

4737 - 2040 : 12 Feb 2040 22:24:22 - 01 Feb 2041 13:42:48 : Monkey : Metal 4738 - 2041 : 01 Feb 2041 13:42:48 - 22 Jan 2042 04:41:59 : Rooster: Metal 4739 - 2042 : 22 Jan 2042 04:41:59 - 10 Feb 2043 05:07:38 : Dog

: Water

4740 - 2043 : 10 Feb 2043 05:07:38 - 30 Jan 2044 12:04:28 : Pig

: Water

4741 - 2044 : 30 Jan 2044 12:04:28 - 17 Feb 2045 07:51:06 : Rat

: Wood

4742 - 2045 : 17 Feb 2045 07:51:06 - 06 Feb 2046 07:09:40 : Ox

: Wood

4743 - 2046 : 06 Feb 2046 07:09:40 - 26 Jan 2047 09:43:39 : Tiger

: Fire

4744 - 2047 : 26 Jan 2047 09:43:39 - 14 Feb 2048 08:31:21 : Rabbit : Fire 4745 - 2048 : 14 Feb 2048 08:31:21 - 02 Feb 2049 21:15:36 : Dragon : Earth 4746 - 2049 : 02 Feb 2049 21:15:36 - 23 Jan 2050 12:56:41 : Snake

: Earth

4747 - 2050 : 23 Jan 2050 12:56:41 - 11 Feb 2051 14:41:18 : Horse

: Metal

4748 - 2051 : 11 Feb 2051 14:41:18 - 01 Feb 2052 02:30:05 : Sheep

: Metal

4749 - 2052 : 01 Feb 2052 02:30:05 - 19 Feb 2053 00:31:19 : Monkey : Water 4750 - 2053 : 19 Feb 2053 00:31:19 - 08 Feb 2054 02:13:50 : Rooster: Water 4751 - 2054 : 08 Feb 2054 02:13:50 - 28 Jan 2055 01:39:13 : Dog

: Wood

4752 - 2055 : 28 Jan 2055 01:39:13 - 15 Feb 2056 21:59:40 : Pig

: Wood

4753 - 2056 : 15 Feb 2056 21:59:40 - 04 Feb 2057 06:10:21 : Rat

: Fire

4754 - 2057 : 04 Feb 2057 06:10:21 - 24 Jan 2058 20:14:05 : Ox

: Fire

4755 - 2058 : 24 Jan 2058 20:14:05 - 12 Feb 2059 22:27:12 : Tiger

: Earth

4756 - 2059 : 12 Feb 2059 22:27:12 - 02 Feb 2060 13:22:26 : Rabbit : Earth 4757 - 2060 : 02 Feb 2060 13:22:26 - 21 Jan 2061 23:16:12 : Dragon : Metal 4758 - 2061 : 21 Jan 2061 23:16:12 - 09 Feb 2062 20:10:38 : Snake

: Metal

4759 - 2062 : 09 Feb 2062 20:10:38 - 29 Jan 2063 20:23:09 : Horse

: Water

4760 - 2063 : 29 Jan 2063 20:23:09 - 17 Feb 2064 15:02:58 : Sheep

: Water

4761 - 2064 : 17 Feb 2064 15:02:58 - 05 Feb 2065 18:02:11 : Monkey : Wood 4762 - 2065 : 05 Feb 2065 18:02:11 - 26 Jan 2066 04:14:09 : Rooster: Wood 4763 - 2066 : 26 Jan 2066 04:14:09 - 14 Feb 2067 05:57:26 : Dog 4764 - 2067 : 14 Feb 2067 05:57:26 - 03 Feb 2068 21:44:33 : Pig

: Fire

: Fire

** In these years, there are two conjunctions of Sun & Moon in Tropical Aquarius out of which the 2nd one should be taken as the beginning of the year. Based on this, the dates would require revision. (I will do it in my next revision of this article.) Saturday, June 06, 2009 Nakshatra Devata III 7. punarvasu

Punarvasu means rejuvenation. The word Punarvasu is a combination of two words Punah and Vasu. Puna means again and vasu means auspiciousness and enlightenment. In the context of nakshatra this means restoration of dharma and auspiciousness, rejuvenation, restarting the creative process and anything which follows after the destruction process. In the garland of nakshatra, this falls after the terrible Ardra and hence relates to the phase that comes after any destruction. To understand the meaning of this stage in the cycle of creation and destruction, imagine of a wild fire which burnt down an entire forest and that follows with rain and sprouting of new saplings in the blank ground. This is indicative of the feminine motherly forces which causes the creation to occur and prosper and that is why this nakshatra is ruled by Aditi, the mother of the eight vasus. To understand the real purport of this nakshatra we need to have the understanding of the asta vasus or the eight factors of creation. It is not possible to describe the Vasus in a short article like this, hence I will try to provide the gist of what are they. They are Agni (fiery element), Apas (watery element), Dhruba (the pole-star), Soma (the nectar for rejuvination or creating), Dharma (the laws governing creation), Anila (air), Patyusha (dawn) and Prabhasa (day/ brilliance/ radiance). Among the vasus, the primordial elements fire and water ignites the process of creation. The creative forces can be represented in the form of igniting the fire of live in the water which nourishes it and air which supports its growth. From a different perspective fire is the soul, water is the body and air is the intelligence, the three components necessary for the creation to begin and sustain. Dharma on the other hand represents the law governing the creation and gives a purpose for the creation to happen. Pratyusha signify the mingling of fire with water without which the creation cannot happen due to the inimical nature of fire and water. Here fire signifies day which comes out of night signified by water. In other terms this can also be seen as new beginning (day) after destruction (night). Prabhasa signify the process of increase in brilliance of the creation, which means that creation is not a static thing but a process in which the new life materializes and grows bigger and stronger. The first and foremost signification of this nakshatra is harmony without which creation would never happen and thus the natives born under this star have a harmonious outlook towards life. They love nature and has a strong drive to live harmoniously it and everyone else. They represent illumination in the world of darkness and are often visionaries and innovators. They think of ahead of their time and think of ways in which the world can be enriched. The creative potential of the nakshatra is imbibed in the natives of this nakshatra and prod them to think of ways in which the world including all manifested and unmanifested being can live in harmony and they often come out of ways in which things can be made better. Due to the influence of the vasus and the mother of the Adityas, Aditi, they are virtuous and represent gratitude, generosity and magnanimity, charity, purity and beauty. They are caring, loving and nurturing due their motherly nature.

Due to the abundance of creative forces they have great optimism and energy. Most often they look into the positive side of things and give encouragement to others in the times of crisis to look at the brighter side. Many times this also translates into their involvement in social and charitable work. They are very open minded and are receptive to diverse range of thoughts and ideas. This also make them free thinker, without any binding and hang-ups with any specific school of thought, culture and religion. They embrace diversity and are extremely tolerant towards other cultures, thoughts and ideas. Their open mindedness makes them multicultural and proficient in handling diverse subjects. It may seem to be contradicting; in spite of their open mindedness, they value their own roots, culture and tradition but are not completely orthodox. Due to this many times they have to struggle internally to reconcile between their own cultures and others, if they are not aligned. They like to study their own spiritual, religious, cultural and philosophical text as well as others. They not only like to understand these text but also like engage in lively debates related to them, not to undermine and criticize others, but to understand the relative merit of one above others and the common thread passing through various cultures and traditions. They love freedom in every sense, not only in thought but also in action. Thus if they encounter situation of social, cultural or any other form of restriction or oppression, they stand against it. They are undaunted by failure and their ability to fight against odds and adversities are amazing. This makes them to spring into action no matter how many times they fail and how many odds they have to face, the only condition being, they need a firm conviction on the cause for which they are putting the fight. They are spiritual and philosophical being born under the nakshatra of Aditi, the mother of the Adityas (the spiritual principles as opposed to the Daityas, meaning material principles). Thus they are not attracted too much by the material prospects and endeavor to go deeper into purpose and objectives of a matter. They are open in terms of sharing their views and are quite straight forward. They shun diplomacy and have a strong need to have relationships which stand on the ground of trust and truthfulness. Since the matters of this world are not always straight, they are likely to get into troubles, where certain amount of diplomacy or political acumen is needed. Due to their lack of inclination towards materialistic pursuits, they are known to be contended with less and live a simple life. They have a strong need to get attention from people of their communities which on many instances translates into an urge towards pomp and glory. Many times they seem to sacrifice their other personal needs to get public attention and affiliation. They are usually happy-go-lucky kind and like to mingle a lot with others, which makes them having big circle of friends. Due to their nature of giving comfort, hope and optimism to others, they attract others quite easily. People tend to flock around these natives, in the world full of misery and hopelessness. This makes these natives visible and popular in their community and often gives them fame and honor. People love and respect them and are happy to follow their path. Thus, this makes these natives natural charismatic leaders;

leaders who do not crave for power but are driven by a genuine sense of well-being for their subjects. They are quite fair in their outlook and abhor injustice and falsehood. This makes they stand against the oppressors and fight for the cause of others and social justice. Due to this nature, they can be a social or political activist fighting against social and political oppression and thus also have potential for getting victimized. It is thus possible to find people of this nakshatra in areas of human and animal rights, those who are working for freedom of a community, country or anything else such as freedom of press. They have ideals and principles which they value more than their life. Thus they can choose to become martyr if they find a proper cause to fight for it. Due to their creative potentials they are drawn towards professions which promotes creativity such as acting, writing, advertising and design and various other media. They are also drawn towards medical sciences due to their inclination to help and heal others. They however like to be in the field of holistic and natural medicine which deals with overall harmony of someone with the nature. Their lack of political acumen and straightforwardness is not very conducive to rise beyond a position in career hierarchy, however, they are known for their truthfulness and other virtues. Due to their innocence, they can be bullied by others and they much learn to manage difficult situation in the workplace where things do not happen the way it should. His straight forwardness often leads to having friction with colleagues, friends and family members. This becomes the major source of mental agony for these natives. Health wise, they have a strong sense of personal hygiene and hence they do not fall sick too often. Even if they fall sick they recover fast, but they get overly concerned about their health at times.

8. pushya Pushya means something that can nourish. The position of this nakshatra in the nakshatra mandala after Punarvasu suggests something which can sustain the creation that happened in the previous nakshatra. While Punarvasu is known for the creative potencies, this nakshatra is known for sustenance and growth. This is ruled by Brihaspati, the preceptor of the adityas (the virtuous and spiritual ones) and is also known as Jiva or the life force (or pranic energies). The sum-total of all the energies for this nakshatra is to live a fulfilling life. Unlike creation, which requires creation of new things, sustenance requires establishment of what is created. Sustenance also implies establishing standards and processes and requires

that the beings of the creation follow them, without which the nature will be chaotic and lack sustainability. The potencies to follow established laws and governance make the natives of the nakshatra obedient to the law of the land. Like Brihaspati, these natives are also driven by a sense of sharing their knowledge and teaching others. Needless to say this need to teach makes them learn and master varied disciplines. They are thus multifaceted and are eloquent speakers of multiple disciplines. They make good teachers as they have a strong sense of the need of his students and what needs to be taught to fulfill their needs. What makes them unique however is their capacity to draw knowledge from multiple disciplines to make their point and enriching what they teach. Although this is generally a positive trait of these natives, it can also negatively manifest as arrogance and snobbishness. They often have a sense of superiority of their knowledge over others and at time they become condescending. They often fall prey to a teacher student relationship in placed where it is not warranted such as marital relationship and friendship etc. Needless to say that they are inclined towards profession which involves teaching such as teachers, professors, preachers etc. Nevertheless, they are respected for their knowledge and understanding and often take the role of advisors to influential people. Their understanding of vision and strategy can also make them seek professions such as strategy consulting or advisory services. It is good to have natives of this nakshatra in key planning and policy making positions of a state. Due to their allegiance to the state law, they are extremely intolerant towards any violations and if they become judge, they are utterly ruthless in giving punishments. They do not judge if certain laws are in favor of the people of the land and often go by what is established. While this is good in places where the laws are rightful, however, in places where it is not these natives become the ruthless executioners of the law without question. The abundance of spiritual energy of Brihaspati makes them spiritual and philosophers like the natives of Punarvasu. However, unlike the natives of Punarvasu, who try to understand the philosophies related to creation, these natives try to understand how to enrich people's life. This makes them good in understanding the underlying philosophies of economics and politics. As a spiritual teacher they are known for their ability to understand complex doctrines and more than that their ability to explain that to lay man. Since they like to stick to the established practices, they are dogmatic and would praise their culture, tradition and religion over others. This also makes them lesser adaptive to newer thoughts and ideas and they are not inclined towards any breakthrough innovations. They can however, be interested in incremental innovation to make established things better. Their dogmatism and strong allegiance to their own culture and religion can also manifest in terms of fundamentalism and victimization of minorities. Their hard work, patience and intellect can take them quite far in their career and they can

easily rise to the top management. However, due to their affiliations to established rules and regulations, they are lesser adaptive to the fast changing socio-political, environmental and market conditions. They need to learn to be more receptive and adaptive to new thoughts and ideas. Although, that is quite unsettling to these natives, they can eventually adapt to that. Due to the influences of Jupiter such natives are charitable and get engaged in various humanitarian activities. They are deeply empathetic towards the underprivileged and try to uplift their life through various means. They are emotional and sensitive and hence are moved by the misery and sorrow in the world. Although they are spiritual and philosophical they are still attracted by wealth and opulence. Thus they are engaged in various material pursuits and eventually succeed to attain that due to their hard work, intelligence and their ability to influence people. However due to their charitable attitude they share their wealth for various social causes. As the nakshatra suggests, they like to nourish and feed the society not only with thoughts by also with other material means such as food programs for orphanages etc. They have strong need of social affiliation and they thrive in company of others. Due to this need, they are overly concerned about their public image and are ever engaged in the pursuit of developing a positive image. In a way, their self image and self confidence is directly linked to their public image. Thus if their image is hurt, they can be shattered. Their sensitivity towards their public image makes them vulnerable which can be exploited by people. As the nakshatra name suggests they love to eat to the extent of becoming overweight and obese. They can suffer with diseased which happens due to abundance such as cholesterol and heart troubles, diabetes and at times hormonal deficiencies. They have a strong digestive system which makes them hungry quite often. They should however be mindful of what they are eating and should exercise caution while eating junk and high calorie foods. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 9:39 PM Labels: Aditi, Nakshatra, Punarvasu 1 comment:

Anonymous said... Dear Sir, If I am not wrong, the lord of Pushyami is Sani. am I missing something in this artical..

Please do correct if I am wrong. Sunday, June 07, 2009 Nakshatra Devata IV 9. Ashlesha Mythologically Ashlesha nakshatra is ruled by the Sarpas or the serpents. Thinking of Sarpas, the thoughts which comes to our mind is someone who is poisonous and vile. Although this is true for the natives of this nakshatra to certain extent, it is not everything. The Ashlesha natives have a choice to accept two opposing possibilities and traits, one which is base and gross and the other one which is highly spiritual and enlightening. We all know that the nodes are head and tail of a serpent which encircles the world signifying the two extremes of existence attachment and liberation. The north node or Rahu signifies the head of the serpent and represent the attachment and poison while the south node Ketu signifies the tail and represent enlightenment and liberation. These natives have both the contradicting potencies of strong material attachments and spiritual enlightenment and they have a constant internal fight to choose between them. Most natives of this nakshatra are guided by the potencies of Rahu and few could transcend to the real of spiritual enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of life and death. This can also be related to the dormant coiled serpent which rests in the base of the spine (merudanda) and also known as the kundalini shakti. It is understood that the energies at the muladhara chakra, the lowest among the 7 chakras, are quite gross and material and the energies become subtle and spiritual when the kundalini shakti rises towards the crown chakra or the Sahasrarara. As represented by the dormant kundalini shakti (or the serpentine energies), these natives are secretive and do not like to share their inner thoughts to the outside world. They like to put on a mask and show a face to the world which is more socially and politically correct. This makes them extremely tactful in handling difficult people and situations. Due to their ability to cover their heart (emotions) and mind (thoughts) they are good in diplomacy and have high political acumen. They are endowed with good oratory skills which they use as their means to achieve in their career and life. They are usually sweet spoken and able to persuade others to engage in pursuits which benefit them. They are thus manipulative in getting things done by others due to hidden agendas which are buried deep inside. However, when the hidden agenda comes to surface his associates develop a sense of being manipulated and lose respect for these natives. It is thus quite easy for these natives to be mistrusted by others and it gets more difficult to regain the lost trust. Due to their abilities to cover their emotions and thoughts, they can become eloquent public speakers and get adapted to changing circumstances easily.

They have penetrating and hypnotic eyes. They are able to get deep inside other‘s psychology and understand their strengths and weaknesses. Based on their judgment of people‘s personality, they chose their friends carefully and cautiously. They like to make friends to those who can provide them emotional and moral support and help them in fulfilling their objectives. They are shy and are intensely emotional. Because of their emotional hang ups, they are not able to let go any negative emotions which make them intolerant towards any criticism. They cannot see their mistakes and take any form of criticism negatively. They have problems in relationship due to their secretive nature. Since it is difficult for their associates and partners to understand their motives, it generates mistrust and friction in the relationships. There are high possibilities of breakdown of marital and other relationships in these natives‘ lives. The serpentine energies make these natives have mood swings and they sway between delight and depression quite easily. This is accentuated by their secretive and hideous nature and it gets difficult for them to open out their hearth and channelize the pent up emotions causing the trouble. The buildup emotions however gets out once in a while, when they do not have any more holding power, however, that results in great deluge and emotional outburst. Such outbursts not only affect these natives but all their close associates and partners. In addition to their mood swings, they are also short tempered and lose their cool often. This even further accentuates the relationship troubles and widens the gap. Since what people see in others are reflection of their own self, such natives, they have hidden agenda and motive towards others, they are always suspicious about others motives and are not able to trust almost anyone, not even their parents and well-wishers. They are egoistic and arrogant and wish that the whole world should obey and work for them. Although they are soft spoken at most times, due to their serpentine nature they have a vile, rude and harsh speech which manifest when they get angry. While they cannot make a trustworthy friend, they can make a bitter enemy. If they are inimical towards anyone, they know no bounds to control. Due to their nature of holding up the emotions, they are incapable of letting go any negative emotions towards anyone. Their tact of handling situation makes them even more vile and bitter. They never forget their enemies and take revenge to the extent possible. They try to ruin their enemies in every possible way, financially, socially, politically etc. One should be cautious while having the Ashlesha natives are their enemies. Their tact of dealing situations and their keen sight to look into the deepest and darkest side of human nature can make them good lawyers, someone who can uncover anything. When they have courtroom battles with their adversaries, they can stoop down to any means to win it such as bribing, threatening, black-mailing etc. They are resourceful and try to build good contacts with people of high influence and reputation so that he can use his contacts in achieving his purpose. Due to their resourcefulness and shrewdness they can be quite overwhelming to anyone.

The nature of a serpent is to entwine, embrace and enjoy its victim surreptitiously. Similarly most natives of this nakshatra have a strong sexual drive and they like to use their sweet speech, shy effeminate nature and hypnotic eyes to enchant others into relationship to satisfy their lust. Since they are crafty by nature, they can use sex as one of the means to manipulate others. Psychologically they are deprived of sex and hence given any opportunity, they like to satisfy themselves physically and emotionally. If they do not learn to restrain this drive they can go to the extent of perversion and promiscuity. They have desire to have sex with multiple partners, people of own sex and at times it crosses all the boundary of decency and morality. If they stoop down and bow to their carnal instincts they can get involved in incest and even having sex with animals. They must learn to control their sexual drive and channelize their sexual energies towards enlightenment. These natives are inclined towards tantric rites where they aim to achieve enlightenment by having sexual fulfillment, a school of thought which was publicized by Osho Rajneesh. They are introvert and like seclusion and isolation. They like to brood in such places and do not like to go to social gathering and are not socially active. If they get engaged in any social cause and purpose, they could be driven by a hidden agenda. Their ability to hide their feelings and emotions make them a good actor and enable them to tell lies to achieve their purpose. They like to travel to various places, however without any specific plan. They can pack their bags and go out for trekking, travels and tours without any prior planning. This makes it difficult to bind them in any one place and they are inclined towards professions which encourages travels. They are swift in thinking and moving. Thus it does not take them much time to decide to change places, things and relationships. They are fast to react to any situation and mostly if that involves attacking others with words or action. Their associates should be cautious and careful while dealing with these natives. They are insecure, coward and suffer due to low self-esteem. Due to these they are often condescending and rude and try to take advantages from situation where it is unwarranted. They are not grateful towards others as they are not convinced that the help done to them were with pure and unadulterated motives. While they cannot do things without having a hidden motive, similarly they are suspicious that any help or favor done to them is based on hidden motives. Their lack of gratitude also makes them even more vile and misunderstood from other‘s perspectives. Although they are politically astute, they lack leadership qualities as they are not driving by a cause or purpose. They may rise to high authoritative position however instead of working for the benefit of their subjects; they will try to take advantage of their position for personal gains. More often than not they need other‘s support to lead their life so instead of taking a leadership position on their own; they like to associate with leaders. They are possessive of their material possessions and stingy with their money. They will

hardly spend their money for a cause unless they are benefitted directly or indirectly. They can empathize with disadvantaged people or get involved in a cause, but even that will be driven by a hidden agenda. For illustration, if they do charity they would like to publicize it. They have diverse interests which are not long lasting. They get bored with things at hand quite easily and have a strong urge to keep changing. This makes them versatile and flexible taking up diverse activities and they end up changing their professions many times. As mentioned above they are inclined towards profession such as acting and those which involves travel such as sales rep, tour and travel agent or guide. They can make a good politician, statesman or a diplomat. In addition they are also drawn towards journalism, espionage and secret services. They can also become good investigator and detective. Physically these natives are not strong and suffer pain in their limbs. They can suffer due to flatulence, digestive problem, jaundice and dropsy. The female natives can suffer from hysteria, emotional outbursts and nervous breakdown. They are attracted towards drugs and other form of addictions. Posted by Sarajit Poddar at 6:17 PM Labels: Ashlesha, Nakshatra, Sarpa 4 comments:

sumit said... Sir , I have read ur articles on numerology and greatly fascinated. i never knew that vedic numerology exists and is so deep rooted. kindly tell also how we can know the year ahead and month.This knowledge is unavailable anywhere.I shall be very thankfull to you. sumit aneja [email protected] Friday, April 16, 2010 10:22:00 AM

Anonymous said... I'm Ashlesha though some say I am Magha. im on the cusp. Id say this is very true. The reclusiveness, the ability to read people so withdraw from most and the not being able to pin down as always on the move without warning. I rarely do anything for personal gain though. That bit is not correct for myself. Im always looking out for others, I feel obliged. And also I have a strong stocky build, im not weak built.

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Lakshminarayana said... Namaste Poddar Guruji, Could you please suggest me Right gem to over come obstacles in life settlement,Finace problems,Peace of mind Saturday, May 29, 2010 10:37:00 PM Monday, February 28, 2011 Nakshatra Devata V 10. MAGHA NAKSHATRA Magha is associated with the Sanskrit word ―Maha‖ which signifies anything that is grand, generous and beyond the limits. Great personalities are often addressed as Mahatma which means Maha + Atma or great personality, someone who has immensurable contributions to the world, mankind and the society at large. Magha means a gift or reward or something which is bountiful/ resourceful or powerful. It also stands for brightness, brilliance and light, something which eliminates all ignorance or poverty (of resources or knowledge). The devata for Magha nakshatra is Pitrigan or Pitris or the forefathers. As we have seen so far all the nakshatras imbibe the qualities of the devata, this nakshatra imbibe the qualities of the forefathers. Now what is meant by that? Forefathers represent the collective consciousness that has been carried forward from generations to generations, something which leads to the development of consciousness in each subsequent generation. What happens if each generation re-invents the knowledge again and again? This will lead to a vicious endless circle without much progress in the knowledge in the society. Thus the Pitris represent the unbroken chain of lineage in which knowledge flows and progresses with time. This is why this nakshatra is so important for the existence and development of our society, mankind and the world at large. The symbol for this nakshatra is royal throne, which signifies the power and authority to rule over its subjects. This gels well with the fact that this nakshatra initiates the fifth sign of the zodiac which represents power and authority and ruled by Leo, the Lion who is the king of the jungle. The jungle represents something chaotic, unless otherwise governed by a strong king who maintains the order. The king of the jungle represents the forces which brings law and order to the chaos and make a place hospitable. Similarly this nakshatra has a strong bearing of law and order of the world and hence it is symbolized by the throne. We are aware that with power comes responsibility, thus this nakshatra also represent the

tremendous burden of responsibility to maintain order. This also means that iron hand with which the king governs his kingdom and the punishment that is given when there are any deviations from the established code of governance. The natives of this nakshatra are royal in bearing. They are both tough and generous like a king. Under benefic influences, they possess the noble qualities of a king and they are engaged in glorious deeds, which help in progress of the society and upliftment of the fallen ones. They are confident, self-assured, courageous, strong-willed and have a sharp intellect. They are capable of doing extra-ordinary acts with their sheer will power and determination. They have a good foresight and a keen ability to strategize and plan for the future. Like a king, they always protect their kingdom from external forces- which means that these natives are always protective of what they consider belonging to them. Thus friends, relatives and anyone who seek affiliations to these natives, they feel a strong protection and assurance. Hence, these natives end up earning a lot of respect from his peers and are naturally prone to be chosen for a leadership or advisor‘s positions. They earn the trust of others with their deeds and try their best not to fail the trust placed on them by others. They are true to their words and try to fulfil their commitments to the best of their abilities. They are highly principles and idealistic in nature and at many times that amount to being a perfectionist. Thus they are intolerant towards those he considers as deviation from the norm or for that matter different ideology. It is akin to the fact that no two lions can live in a place or no two kings can occupy a throne. He has a strong self-identification and he believes that whatever he thinks or does is right; while this works in majority of the circumstances, this can also cause indifferences and enmity in some factions who do not support his beliefs and ideas. They often seek respect from others and recognition of their abilities in their communities- which can be frustrating if they do not get that. They are naturally drawn to various forms of knowledge and they like to absorb whatever they can. They are both intelligent and wise. With age they become even wiser and naturally people flock around them to seek their wise insights and advise. They respect their tradition and all those belonging to his tradition such as father, elders, gurus and their experiences. Being guided invisibly by the Pitris, they get guidance for the father and gurus who are the representatives of the Pitris in this life. They are attached to their heritage and ancestry and seek their origins. At a broader level they are interested in subjects such as history and anthropology and at various levels attached to the heritage of their community, group, race, country etc. They have a strong identification and attachment which they consider as their own. Their identification with a specific group of class can make them narrow minded and snobbish, which may overshadow their other good qualities. Thus, they must be aware of this weakness and improve to get wider acceptance among diverse groups. They should also open up their mind to ideas and perspectives different from their own, which will enhance their world view and their ability to contribute positively.

They are dignified in their behaviour and talk only when it‘s necessary. They do not believe in casual talks and unnecessary squabbles and would rather talk when they think that it‘s worth contributing their point of view. Thus many consider them as reserved, arrogant and egoistic, which is another perception to their worldly image. Being the wielder of iron hand, they are often perceived as cruel and at times rude, belligerent and are valorous. They know how to defend their ideas, people and their belongings and crush any opposition. However, they are usually not offensive in nature and fight only to defend their people and kingdom. They are so generous that even in war; they would spare the life of their enemies if they accept their mistakes and apologies- this is calls for very strong ideals and mind. On a different side Agni which is predominant in this nakshatra also represent the creative forces. It is said that the Sun represent the creative forces and propitiated there are procreation issues in an individual horoscopes. The creative potential can however manifest in various ways depending on the spiritual and psychological progression of the native. This can be seen in the famous Sun temple of Konark in Puri, India. While the base portion of the temple marked with various sexual acts, the upper portion of the temple and place where the statue of the Sun god sits is pristine and pure. This shows the rise of creative potential from the base of the spine representing excessive sexuality to the top of the cranium showing the spiritual union with the almighty. The creative forces show union in different ways, physical sexual union at a basic level and spiritual union at the highest level. Depending on the spiritual progress of the native this nakshatra can represent excessive sexuality or higher spirituality. However, it is important to note that since they are highly principled, thus, even with excessive sexuality, they like express their sexual desires only with acceptable societal norms. In cultures, where it is not acceptable to have sexual acts outside marital boundaries, such natives limit themselves to their spouses. Regarding the males, this can also indicate multiple marriages. It is not a coincidence that from ancient times, the kings had a huge harem and many concubines. It‘s only the righteous and the spiritual ones who limited themselves only to one wife. This is also interesting to note that the Pitris whose interest is to propagate their lineage can do it only through the means of procreation. Thus the excessive sexual urges of the natives of this nakshatra can also be attributed to that. While that is true, one must not forget that the final goal of creation to realize the spiritual nature of the self which is also called the self-realisation. Thus the Pitris and the natives of this nakshatra always seek spiritual progress and self-realisation as their goal. They are highly ambitious and are always eager to contribute to the society, get recognized for their abilities and effort and seek positions of power and authority from where they can influence and control his surroundings and community in which they thrive. They are enterprising and can often be seen as restless people ever eager to control their environment and at many times frustrated if they fail to do so. Although they are driven by selfless motives in their endeavours and not business minded, they seek recognition, power and status. They do not get complacent which may come as a barrier to their spiritual

progress. As a spiritual aspirant one must know how to balance between their drive to achieve something and to let go.