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The Great Astrologers of Gujarat

Series

By
Jitendra Trivedi, India
Editors: A V Gopalakrishnan, UAE &
Maurcio Avila. Brazil

Jitendra

Trivedi is Bombay based


Astrologer and freelance Journalist.
After 19 years stint with Indian Express
Group of Newspapers, he is now writing
on Astrology and Spiritualism. His
journey of Astrology started in his 20th
year (1980). Ardent advocate of Parashar
System of prediction, he is active
volunteer of SA Mumbai Club. His
greatest asset is his soft spoken nature.

strologers
nowadays
emphasize
the
use
of
divisional charts. But there
was
one
exceptionally
talented
astrologer of a small village of India
who did not use Vargas kundalis, not
even Navamsa chart nor even dasha
system for making predictions.
Late Shri Manubhai S. Shah (23-121908 to 16-01-1985) of Gujarat was the
astrologer who devised and used a
system of astrological prediction based
on birth chart only. He wrote that
Navamsa and others Vargas kundalis were
the tools through which astrologers try to
justify their wrong predictions. He wrote a
voluminous book called Jyotish
Shiromani In which Shah has given
simple rules and has substantiated it
with 3,597 horoscopes. He also studied
western astrology but found Indian
Astrology more useful.

He considered astrology as a Science and stated that if you are able to predict 30 important
events of ones life with year and month then you are a good astrologer. He has demonstrated
how to do it in his above mentioned book, which is available in Gujarati and English
as well. Mr. Shah has written other 18 books which are sheer gems; he was very
detailed and precise in its writings, defining each house results with clearly
illustrations of benefic and malefic influences and presenting the astrological
combinations and yogas in a crisp and accurate manner.
Late Manubhai Shah had once visited an astrologer who insulted him. This made
him learn Astrology and, in the process, he learned Astronomy, Western and Indian
Astrology, but found Indian Astrology more useful and declared it as the Gem of the
Earth. He only used Rasi charts for making predictions. For timing of events he used
Paribhraman Kal Paddhti (Hindu Theory of planetary progressions).
Although I believe in Dashas and Navamsa chart, I respect Mr. Shah`s
techniques for their simplicity and effectiveness. His techniques give amazing results
when put to a test on different horoscopes.
His most startling statement is that "Rahu & Ketu are mathematical points and not
planets, hence they dont have any role to play in predictions''. Therefore he has not given
the positions of Rahu-Ketu in any of the 3,597 horoscopes of its collection.
The technique structure base of his predictions is founded on the following points:

Sthan Karakas
Irrespective of the sign it is tenanting, planets in certain houses produce good
results. Mr. Manubhai said that a planet in its karaka house should not be considered
weak, but should be seen as if were in its own house. For example, Jupiter in 2nd or
9th house even in the sign of Capricorn is not weak.
Following are the karaka houses for each planet:
Planet

Karaka Houses

Sun

1, 9, 10

Moon

1, 3, 4, 7

Mars

3, 6

Mercury

4, 10

Jupiter

2, 5, 9, 11

Venus

Saturn

6, 8, 12

Planets Natural Friendship


There are two categories of planets: Dev grahas (Sun, Moon, Mars and Jupiter) and
Danav grahas (Saturn, Venus and Mercury). Dev grahas are winners. Danav grahas
are defeated by Dev grahas. Danavas are enemies of Devas. Moon is loved by all
planets. No planet is enemy of Jupiter since he is Ajatshru (one without enemies).
Planet

Friends

Neutral

Enemies

Sun

Moon, Mars, Jupiter

Mercury

Saturn, Venus

Moon

Sun, Mercury

Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus

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Mars

Sun, Moon, Jupiter

Venus, Saturn

Mercury

Mercury

Sun, Venus

Saturn, Jupiter, Mars

Moon

Jupiter

Sun, Moon, Jupiter

Saturn

Mercury, Venus

Venus

Mercury, Saturn

Mars, Jupiter

Sun, Moon

Saturn

Mercury, Venus

Jupiter

Sun, Moon, Mars

Strong, Weak and Failed Planets


A debilitated planet is considered weak. Such planet will not give good or bad
results as expected.
Retrograde Mars and Saturn should be considered strong, retrograde Jupiter, Venus
and Mercury should be considered weak.
A planet in conjunction with Sun even though combust (Asta) gives the results of
the Sun.

Houses
Kendra houses (1st, 4th, 7th and 10th) are beneficial. Generally 10th house is considered
strong, but Mr. Shah considers 1st, 5th and 9th houses as the strongest.

Sarak (benefic) and Marak (killer) Theory


Mr. Shah on the basis of the following three rules presents Sarak and Marak Theory.
1. Lords of the 6th, 8th and 12th houses are Marakas (death inflictors) if they are not
lords of Kendra houses.
2. Saturn is a Marak even if it owns a Kendra (angular) house.
3. Jupiter will not behave as Marak even if he owns the 6th, 8th or 12th houses.

According to the above rules, following are the Sarak, Marak and the strongest Marak
planets for each Ascendant:
Ascendant

Strongest Marak

Marakas

Aries

-----

Mercury, Saturn

Taurus

-----

Gemini

-----

Cancer

Saturn

Leo

Saturn

Virgo

-----

Libra

-----

Scorpio

-----

Sagittarius

-----

Capricorn

-----

Aquarius

Saturn

Pisces

Saturn

Sarakas (Benefics)

Sun, Moon, Mars, Jupiter,


Venus
Sun, Moon, Mars, Jupiter,
Saturn
Venus, Mercury
Sun, Moon, Mars, Jupiter,
Mars*
Venus, Mercury, Saturn
Sun, Moon, Mars, Jupiter,
Mercury
Venus
Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Venus,
Moon
Mercury
Moon, Jupiter, Venus,
Sun, Mars*
Mercury, Saturn
Sun, Moon, Mars, Jupiter,
Saturn
Venus, Mercury
Sun, Moon, Mars, Jupiter,
Mercury, Saturn
Venus
Moon, Venus,
Sun, Mars, Jupiter,
Saturn
Mercury
Moon, Mars, Jupiter,
Sun, Saturn
Venus, Mercury
Sun, Mars, Jupiter,
Moon
Mercury,
Venus
Moon, Mars, Jupiter,
Sun, Venus
Mercury

*Mars: For Gemini and Virgo Ascendants Mars is Marak, but if Mars is in his karaka house, exalted
or aspected by Jupiter (via 5th or 9th drishti) then it becomes Sarak and being Saturn also a Sarak
planet for these Lagnas, such natives continuously progress in their lifes as there is no Marak in their
kundalis.

If Mercury is in Deva rashi (1st, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th or 12th signs) consider Mars as Sarak
and Saturn as Marak. Consider Saturn as a Marak even if Mercury is weak i.e. in
the 6th, 8th or 12th houses. If Mercury is in Danava rashi (2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 10th or 11th
houses) or between 29 and zero degrees consider Mars as a Marak and Saturn as a
Sarak.

It should be noted that Saturn is impotent hence it will not be able to give good
results of 5th and 7th houses in spite of being Sarak for Gemini and Virgo
Ascendants.
Saturn is the strongest Marak for Cancer, Leo and Pisces Ascendants.
Now we will see how a weak planet becomes strong and a strong planet becomes weak
or better saying: How a Marak planet turns into a Sarak planet and vice versa.

Neecha bhanga yogas


A neecha (debilitated) planet is considered weak, but does not lose the power of
their aspect. Its power is weak, but if such planet is in its own karaka house, then it
gets Sthan bala and gives good results of its houses. For example, Jupiter in 2 nd house
for Sagittarius or Cancer Lagna, also Mars placed in 3rd house for Taurus Lagna or
in 6th house for Aquarius Lagna.
Any Sarak planet in neecha rashi if in yuti, prati-yuti or aspected by other Sarak
planet also becomes strong.
Any debilitated Marak planet or Saturn in 6th, 8th or 12th houses should also be
considered as being Neechbhanga.
If a neecha Marak planet is connected to Saturn by yuti, prati-yuti or drishti then such
planet should be considered strongest Maraka.
Important note: A Marak planet is not able to give results of its karaka houses, hence is
considered malefic, but if such planet aspects its Karaka Sthan, then it will give benefic
results of its karaka house. For example, in Gemini Lagna when Mars is situated in the
12th house he aspects the 3rd and 6th houses, in this case Mars will give good results
regarding 3rd and 6th house matters.

How Retrograde Planets become Strong


Retrograde Sarak Mercury, Venus and Jupiter are considered weak. They are not
able to give the results of their own houses or karaka houses as expected. But if they
are placed in their karaka house in exaltation (except in 6th, 8th or 12th houses) or
related to the Sarak planet they become strong.
Important note: Any planet which is lord of a Kendra, 5th or 9th houses and is also lord
of 6th, 8th or 12th house is Sarak, but it will not work as a strong Sarak if it is aspected by
Saturn, conjunct with Saturn, placed in Saturns sign or in 6 th, 8th or 12th houses.
Saturn is the karaka of 6th, 8th and 12th houses meaning disease, enemy, death, loss,
debt, interest and expenses. Saturn is Yama and therefore its not able to give good

results. Saturn has one quality and that is its satanic power. Native will be able to use
its satanic power only if it is aspected by a Sarak graha.

Planets and their Social Status


Sun is the king and it dwells in palace and lives a royal life.
Moon is the queen and dwells in artistic home with garden and fountains. Its home
is full of gold, silver and jewels.
Mars is the minister or the army chief. It lives in a bungalow as per its ministerial
status.
Mercury is a businessman, finance minister or a treasurer and lives in a house as
per its status.
Jupiter is the Dev Guru. It lives in the city in a house which has two or three rooms.
Venus is the Danav Guru and lives in a two or three room house in a village.
Saturn is the king of Danavas, he is a demon, uneducated, cruel, and hence it lives
in a slum.
1. In every horoscope Ascendant is the Spine. All other planets give results of their
houses according to the strength of lord of the first house. The native will attain the
status of the lord of the sign in which lagnesh is situated (except when its placed in
6th, 8th or 12th houses). For example, if Lagna is Taurus and Venus is in Cancer, the
native will acquire the status of Moon. He will gain riches and acquire vehicles.
Native`s nature will be affected by any planet in the 1 st house or aspecting the 1st
house, but the native will not be able to reach the status of that planet. For example, if
Sun is in Ascendant or aspecting it, native will have the nature of Sun but will not
attain the status of Sun or for being in the Sun`s sign. However, if Ascendant lord
is in a sign of a lower status planet, then such Sun will maintain the natives
position as per Lagna rashi.
Suppose for Sagittarius Ascendant, Jupiter being in Capricorn or Aquarius rashi
with Sun placed in 1st or 7th house, in this way the natives social status will not go
below Jupiters status.
Same way, if Ascendant lord is placed in 6 th, 8th or 12th houses, the native will not
attain the status of the lord of the sign in which it is placed. In such situation if any
benefic planet is related to the Lagna then natives position is maintained as per
Lagna rashi. But if such related planet is of lower status then it will give lower
status.

For example, in Cancer Ascendant if Moon is in 6 th, 8th or 12th house, the native will
attain the status of Saturn. But if Ascendant (not its lord) is in aspect with Sun,
then the native will get the status of the Moon (not of the Sun).
2. Any planet connected with 1st house lord by yuti, prati-yuti or drishti will have an
impact on the nature of 1st house lord, but will not impact the status of 1 st house
lord.
3. When 1st house lord (except Saturn) is in its karaka house in a sign having better
status, then lagnesh will attain the position of that planet. Suppose lagnesh Mars is in
11th house with Jupiter in Aquarius rashi, in this case Mars will not attain the status
of Aquarius rashi (Saturns status) but of Jupiter.
4. When 1st house lord is in its karaka house in a sign having lower status, then lagnesh
will be free from rashi dosha. In such a situation it is considered as if in their own
rashi. Suppose in Sagittarius Lagna with lagnesh Jupiter in 2nd house, natives
financial status will not be of Saturn but of Jupiter. In short, planet in its karaka
house is said to be in its own house and free from rashi dosha.
5. When 1st house lord aspects the first house, the native will attain the status of the
sign in the first house or the status of the sign in which the 1 st house lord is placed,
whichever is higher. For instance, in Taurus Ascendant when Venus is placed in
the 7th house in the sign of Mars. As Venus aspects its own sign the native will
attain the status of either Venus or Mars. Since Mars status is higher than Venus
then the native will reach up to the status of Mars.
6. If Dev lagnesh is in Danav rashi, then lagnesh will not accept the vices of Danav rashi.
However he will accept the virtues of Danav rashi and will get the status of Danav
rashi.
7. Danav lagnesh will get results of the sign in which it is placed (except 6 th, 8th and 12th
houses). But such native will suffer when Saturn in transit connects with lagnesh by
yuti, prati-yuti or drishti. Bad results will prevail even though Saturn is Sarak and
worse if he happens to be Marak.
8. Dev lagnesh in debilitation is considered weak. If in the kundali of such native
lagnesh is placed in a lower status sign, then the native will get lower status (Except
for Moon and Mars).

9. If Danav lagnesh is in debilitation, then native will get the position of that sign, but
if that sign is of a higher status rashi, the native will not be able to enjoy higher
status. For example, when lagnesh Mercury is in Pisces rashi, Mercury will have to
undergo the results of Pisces rashi. On other hand, when lagnesh Venus is in Virgo
rashi, Venus will not be able to enjoy the results of Virgo rashi. Similarly, if lagnesh
Saturn is in Aries rashi, the native will not enjoy the results of Aries rashi.
10. In Dev Lagna kundali (1st, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th and 12th signs), Saturn being aspected by
Mars 8th drishti is said to be Sarak. Saturn could not harm because it is defeated by
Mars. Such yoga is found in the horoscopes of Industrialists, these natives can use
Saturns satanic power to do mass production.
11. Devas planets do not take advantage of Danavas position, but Danavas planets take
advantage of Devas position.
Now let us take one example to make above rules more clear:
Example chart:

This is Dhanu Lagna hence Moon, Venus, and Saturn are Marakas. Lagnesh Jupiter,
Venus and Mercury are under Saturns special drishti (3rd & 10th aspects). Thus the
native will have problems related to the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th houses. But Saturn turned
Sarak because it is with Mars. Also Sun aspects Jupiter hence Marak power of Saturn
is reduced considerably. Venus is strongest Marak as it is aspected by Saturn and not
having drishti of any Sarak planet. Venus rules 6th & 11th houses and is the karaka of 7th
house, therefore native will not have good results of these three houses. Though Sun

aspect Jupiter, the native will enjoy the social status of Jupiter only because it is under
Saturns aspect.

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