YOGAS

FOR

CURSES

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BLACK MAGIC

IN

BIRTH CHARTS

GAURANGA DAS, SJC 2003

ADaSTaaNa( Narl/aek-SYa YaavTaqYaaRTaNaadYa" ) -MaXa" SaMaNau-MYa PauNar}aav]JaeC^uic" ))34)) adhastn nara-lokasya yvatr ytandaya kramaa samanukramya punar atrvrajec chuci Having gone through all the miserable, hellish conditions and having passed in a regular order through the lowest forms of animal life prior to human birth, and having thus been purged of his sins, one is reborn again as a human being on this earth. (rmad-Bhgavatam 3.30.34.) [q>aGavaNa( ovac k-MaR<aa dEvNae}ae<aJaNTaudeRhaePaPataYae ) iYaa" Pa[iv= odr& Pa&uSaae reTa"k-<aa[Ya" ))1)) r-bhagavn uvca karma daiva-netreajantur dehopapattaye striy pravia udara puso reta-karaya The Personality of Godhead said: Under the supervision of the Supreme Lord and according to the result of his work, the living entity, the soul, is made to enter into the womb of a woman through the particle of male semen to assume a particular type of body. (rmad-Bhgavatam 3.31.1.) The living entitys birth is directed by his karma, or the reactions of his past sinful activities. Although the human form of life is distinguished from the animal and plant forms because of the higher intelligence which the jvtm in a human body can turn towards self-realisation and reestablishing his relationship with the Supreme, the fact in itself that the soul achieves a material body, which is destined to suffer from the pains of birth, death, old age and disease, indicates that the living entity has committed sinful activities in the past and now he is reaping the bitter fruits of those actions. In essence, tha cause of karmic reactions is the souls own decisions, even if in some instances they are manifest through the medium of other living entities. The topic under discussion in the present paper is curses and black magic, which are closely linked to each other. If someone is cursed, then usually there is some reason for that. If there is no reason in the persons own karma, then the curse will not take effect. So in essence we can accept that curses from past life or in this life are karmic reactions to the living entities own sins, although ascertaining the nature of the curse and the person cursing may help in identifying the misdeed committed by the native, and the remedial measure, which may alleviate the effect of the curse. Also, if it is identified that someone in his past life indulged in

tantric activities (black or white magic, as it is called in the West), then it might as well be expected that he could be involved in some cursing or counter-cursing. Also such combinations in the navma chart can indicate that the native is practicing tantric rituals in this life, which may result in the same kind of curse and counter-curse in this life. 1. PARARAS COMBINATIONS 1.1.
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CHILDLESSNESS

General Yogas for Childlessness Gaul/GaneXadareXaPau}aSQaaNaaiDaPaeNau c ) SaveRZau bl/hqNaeZau v-VYaa TvNaPaTYaTaa ))7)) gurulagneadreaputrasthndhipeu ca sarveu balahneu vaktavy tvanapatyat

If Jupiter, lords of the Ascendant, the 7th and the 5th houses are bereft of strength, it will cause a yoga for childlessness. (BPHS 85.7) rVYaarrahuXaNaYa" Sabl/a" Pau}a>aavGaa" ) Tada_NaPaTYaTaa ceTSYaurbl/a" Pau}ak-ark-a" ))8)) ravyrarhuanaya sabal putrabhvag tadnapatyat cet syurabal putrakrak If the Sun, Mars, Rhu and Saturn duly strong are posited in the 5th house and Jupiter, the kraka1 for children is weak, it will give rise to a yoga for childlessness. (BPHS 85.8) There are countless combinations for childlessness, but the above two are listed by the Mahri in the chapter dealing with curses from the past life. So these specific combinations will indicate that the reason leading for childlessness is a curse from the natives previous life. Jupiter is the natural kraka for children, in charts of both males and females. The implication of the lord of the 5th house is clear, as it denotes children and childbirth. The lagna lord will indicate the situation of the native both physically and karmically. The 7th lord on the other hand will indicate the situation of the wife, also in these two senses. This is important, because if theres a curse in the spouses chart, then childbirth may also become impossible. In this regard Parara mentions the following three combinations in Chapter 18 of BPHS (lokas 4-6), which indicate that the natives wife will be kkabandhy (i.e. the first child will die, and she will become sterile after the first pregnancy): a) The 5th lord is in the 6th house, and the lagna lord is in conjunction with Mars; b) The 5th lord is in debility, and is situated in the 12th, 6th or 8th house, while Mercury is in the 5th;
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Krakas are planetary significators. Jupiter is the natural (naisargika) kraka of children.

c) The 5th lord is in debility or does not aspect the 5 th, while Saturn and Mercury are in the 5th. Here we see that not only natural malefics in the 5th like Sun, Mars, Rhu and Saturn, but also napumsaka2 planets like Mercury are able to contribute to the case of childlessness. In this regard, another combination for childlessness is also worthy of note: If the trikoas of the sapta (D7) lagna are ocuppied only by Saturn, Mercury and Venus, then the native is barren. Saturn and Mercury are sterile planets while Venus tends to deny progeny because of his selfishness. In any case the above-mentioned combinations are specifically strong for denying children, and serious remedial measures should be undertaken, like the pusavana vrata explained in section 6.1. of this article. Once again the factors indicating curses resulting in childlessness are as follows: a) Jupiter, the naisargika kraka for children is weak; b) The lords of 1st, 5th and 7th houses are weak; c) The 5th house is ocuppied or aspected by several natural malefics: Sun, Rhu, Mars or Saturn.. 1.2. Curse of the Snakes (Ngas) Mahri Parara lists the following combinations, which will indicate curses by the snakes (BPHS 85.9-16.): 1. Rhu is in the 5th house, or in the sign of Mars and aspected by Mars. 2. The lord of the 5th house conjoins Rhu, and Saturn conjoins or aspects Moon in the 5th. 3. Jupiter conjoins Rhu, 5th lord is weak, and lagna lord conjoins Mars. 4. Jupiter conjoins Mars, Rhu in 1st, and 5th lord in 6th, 8th or 12th house. 5. 5th lord Mercury is in Martian nava conjoined with Mars, while Rhu and Mandi are in lagna. 6. 5th lord Mars conjoins Rhu while aspected or conjoined by Mercury. 7. Sun, Saturn, Mars, Rhu, Mercury, Jupiter in 5th house, while lords of lagna and 5th are weak. 8. Lagna lord conjoins Rhu, while 5th lord conjoins Mars, or Jupiter conjoins Rhu. The snakes (ngas) are in the category of apdidevatas (minor demigods) who take care of the household affairs etc. The curse of the snakes is likely when someone lives in a building in which the Vstu-purua was not properly worshipped or if someone dissatisfies Bhmi-dev (the Deity of the Earth). Therefore the upya should consist of worshipping r

Napusaka means infertile. Mercury and Saturn are mentioned as barren planets, and Venus also gives this effect sometimes.
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Anantadeva and Prithiv-dev, and donating land, cows, sesame seeds and gold. Mantras for worship of r Ananta: p NaMaSTae bhuPaaYa ivZ<ave ParMaaTMa<ae Svaha )) o namas te bahu-rpya viave paramtmae svh Obeisances to Viu, the Supersoul, Who has many forms. One may also offer rghya (conch filled with milk) to the Earth (Prithivdev) with the following mantra: p A}a iTaiNTa Yae NaaGaa >aUiMa=a >aUiMaPaal/k-a" ) APaSaPaRNTau Tae SaveR Ga*haNaagYaR& Dairi}a Mae )) ihr<YaGa>aeR vSauDae XaeZaSYa PairZaaiYaNaq ) vSaaMYah& Tav Pae= Ga*haNaagYaR& Dairi}a Mae )) o atra tihanti ye ng bhmih bhmi-plak apasarpantu te sarve ghnrghya dharitri me hirayagarbhe vasudhe easya pariyin vasmy aha tava phe ghnrghya dharitri me May all snakes leave this place. O Earth, please accept this rghya resting on ea, O Hirayagarbha, I reside on Your back. O Earth, please accept this rghya. 1.3. Curse of the Forefathers (Pit)

The curse of the forefathers appears usually when the native has not performed the last rites for his forefathers in his previous life, and thus failed to liberate them from the ghostly existence. Also not following the family tradition may be the reason for such a curse. The following combinations are given (BPHS 85.20-30.): 1. The Sun is debilitated in the 5th, in the nava of the Saturn, and both are hemmed in between malefics. 2. The Sun as 5th lord is in trikoas, conjoined by a malefic, while also aspected or hemmed in between them. 3. Jupiter is in Leo, 5th lord conjoins the Sun, while lagna and 5th are occupied by malefics. 4. Weak lagna lord in 5th, 5th lord conjoins the Sun, while lagna and 5th have malefics. 5. Privartana between 5th and 10th houses, while lagna and 5th have malefics. 6. Mars as lord of 10th conjoins 5th lord, while lagna, 5th and 10th have malefics.

7. 10th lord in 6th, 8th or 12th, Jupiter in evil sign, while lords of lagna and 5th are associated with malefics. 8. Sun, Mars and Saturn in lagna, while Rahu and Jupiter are in 8th and 12th. 9. The Sun is in the 8th, Saturn in 5ht, 5th lord with Rhu, and lagna has a malefic. 10. 12th lord in lagna, 8th lord in 5th, and 10th lord in 8th. 11. 6th lord in 5th, 10th lord in 6th, and Jupiter conjoins Rhu. Remedial measures for this curse are performance of the rddha ceremony at Gay; an unlimited or one thousand brmaas should be fed, arranging for the marriage of a girl, and donation of a cow or Bhagavad-gt to a suitable person. 1.4. Curse of the Mother The curse of the mother usually appears when the native neglected his duties towards his mother in sense of obedience and protection in his previous life. The combinations are given as follows (BPHS 85.34-46.): 1. Moon as lord of 5th is in debility and hemmed in between malefics, while 4th and 5th also have malefics. 2. Saturn is in the 11th, the 4th has a malefic while Moon is debilitated. 3. 5th lord is debilitated in 6th, 8th or 12th, and Moon conjoins a malefic. 4. 5th lord is in 6th, 8th or 12th, Moon in malefic nava, and 5th and 10th have malefics. 5. Moon as lord of 5th is in the 5th or 9th with Saturn, Rhu and Mars. 6. Mars as lord of 4th is connected to Saturn and Rhu, while Sun and Moon are in lagna or 5th. 7. Lord of lagna and 5th are in 6th, 4th lord in 8th, and 10th and 8th lords are in lagna. 8. 6th and 8th lords are in lagna, 4th lord in 10th, Moon and Jupiter are in 5ht with a malefic. 9. Lagna is hemmed in between malefics, weak Moon in the 7th, Rhu in 4th and Saturn in 5th. 10. Parivartana3 of 5th and 8th, while Moon and 4th lord are in 6th, 8th or 12th. 11. Mars or Rhu in Cancer lagna, while Moon or Saturn in 5th. 12. Mars in lagna, Rhu in 5th, Sun in 8th and Saturn in 12th, while lords of lagna and 4th are in 6th, 8th or 12th. 13. Jupiter conjoins Mars and Rhu in the 8th, while Moon and Saturn are in the 5th. The remedy lies in: 1) taking bath at Rmevaram, or Setubandha, where Lord Rma crossed the ocean to free St-dev from Rvaas custody. This also proves the fact that Rmacandra suffered a curse, which manifested through his stepmother. After the remedy He got back his wife and had children.
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Parivartana yoga means that the lords of the two houses exchange signs.

2) Other remedies are to recite the Gyatr mantra 100 000 times, regularly offer milk to the Deity of Lord Ka, drink it and distribute it. 3) Feed the brhmaas and circumambulate the pippala (banyan) tree 1008 times. Also circumambulation of Vius temple while chanting the Hare Ka mah-mantra is a suitable remedy. 1.5. Curse of the Brother

Curses of the brother appear when the older brothers were not properly respected or followed, while the younger brothers were not protected or nourished by the native. In such cases dissension amongst brothers may also be expected in this life as the side effect of the curse. The combinations are as follows (BPHS 85.51-61.): 1. 3rd lord is in the 5th with Mars and Rhu, while lord of 5th and lagna are in the 8th. 2. Mars in lagna, Saturn in 5th, 3rd lord in 9th, and Saturn in 8th. 3. Jupiter debilitated in 3rd, Saturn in 5th, Moon and Mars in 8th. 4. Lagna lord in 12th, Mars in 5th, and 5th lord conjoin a malefic in the 8th. 5. Lagna and 5th houses are in ppakartari yoga4, while their lords are in 6th, 8th or 12th houses. 6. 10th lord conjoins malefics in the 3rd, and a benefic conjoins Mars in 5th. 7. 5th house in a Mercurial sign has Saturn and Rhu, while the 12 th has Mercury and Mars. 8. Lord of lagna in 3rd, lord of 3rd in 5th, and all three are occupied by malefics. 9. 3rd lord in 8th, Jupiter, Saturn and Rhu are in 5th or aspecting it. 10. 8th and 3rd lords are in 5th, while Mars and Saturn are in 8th. The remedies for this curse are: 1) listening to the Harivaa Pura, 2) observing the cndryaa or ekda fast, 3) planting a banyan tree, 4) worship of the alagrma il on the bank of the Kver river, and 5) worship of 10 cows are recommended. 6) Also bathing in any holy rivers like Gag or Mahnad is recommended, and planting a Tulas plant. 7) Also donation of a land having fruit trees and donation through ones wife are recommended. 1.6. Curse of the Maternal Uncle

See section 5.3.

The naisargika kraka for maternal uncles is Mercury. They are also signified by the cara jti kraka5. Therefore the maternal uncles and any senior male members of the family should be respected and their advice should be followed. If this is not done, then one may incur their curse, similarly to Duryodhana and his brothers who were disrespectful towards their uncle Vidura, and this in turn brought their destruction. The combinations are as follows (BPHS 85.65-68.): 1. Mercury, Jupiter, Mars and Rhu are in the 5th, and Saturn in lagna. 2. Lagna and 5th lords are in 5th with Mercury, Mars and Saturn. 3. 5th lord is combust in lagna, Saturn in 7th and lagna lord conjoins Mercury. 4. 4th and 12th lord are in lagna, while Moon, Mercury and Mars are in 5th. The remedies for this kind of curse, which can reprieve someone of knowledge, wisdom and the sense of discrimination, are: 1) installation of Lord Vius Deity, 2) construction of a water pond, well or embankment. 1.7. Curse of the Brhmaas

The curses of brhmaas appear when the native was disrespectful to brhmaas or his teachers, Gurus in his previous life or if he has committed any sins against them like criticising them, stealing from them, killing a brhmaa or breaking his wows of purity. The brhmaas are the topmost members of the society, and they are especially favoured by the Lord. Mahri Parara specifically mentions that this offensive mentality may develop if one becomes proud of his excessive power, property, physical strength, status, wealth etc. The combinations are the following (BPHS 85.71-78.): 1. Rhu is in Jupiters sign, and 5th house has Jupiter, Mars and Saturn, while the 9th lord is in the 8th. 2. 9th lord in 5th, 5th lord in 8th with Jupiter, Mars and Rhu or aspected by them. 3. 9th lord in debility, 12th lord in 5th conjoined or aspected by Rhu. 4. Jupiter is debilitated, Rhu is in the lagna or 5th, and 5th lord is in 6th, 8th or 12th. 5. Jupiter as 5th lord is in 8th conjoined with malefics. 6. 5th lord is in 8th with Sun and Moon. 7. Jupiter is in the nava of Saturn, while Saturn, Mars and 5th lord are in the 12th. 8. Jupiter and Saturn in lagna, while Rhu is in the 9th. 9. Rhu and Jupiter are in the 12th house. The remedies suggested are:
The cara krakas are another class of significators, which indicate the natives relationship with the indicated person (jti or uncles in this case) based on their karma.
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1) observance of the cndryaa fast, 2) donation of a cow, money, pacaratna and gold to a brhmaa. 3) Also feeding the brhmaas is a good remedial measure. 1.8. Curse of the Wife

The wife should be protected and the husband should be faithful to her. If he divorces her, abandons or betrays her, especially after she has born children, then the effects of the curse may be expected in his next life. The following combinations will indicate this (BPHS 85.82-92.): 1. 7th lord is in the 5th, Saturn is in the nava of the 7th lord, while 5th lord is in the 8th. 2. 7th and 5th lords are in the 8th; Jupiter conjoins malefics. 3. Venus is in the 5th, 7th lord in the 8th, and Jupiter conjoins malefics. 4. 2nd and 5th houses have malefics, while 7th lord is in the 8th. 5. Venus is in the 9th, 7th lord in 8th, while lagna and 5th have malefics. 6. Venus is lord of 9th, 5th lord is in inimical sign, while Jupiter, lagna and 7th lords are in 6th, 8th or 12th houses. 7. Moon and Rhu are in 5th lorded by Venus, and malefics are in 12th, lagna and 2nd. 8. Saturn and Venus in the 7th, 8th lord is in 5th, and Sun with Rhu in lagna. 9. Mars in 2nd, Jupiter in 12th, Venus in 5th, under the aspect of Saturn and Rhu. 10. 2nd and 7th lords are in the 8th, Mars and Saturn are in lagna, while 5th and Jupiter conjoined by malefics. 11. Rhu in lagna, Saturn in 5th, and Mars in 9th, while 5th and 7ht lords are in the 8th. Upyas recommended for this curse are: 1) kanydnam, i.e. performing the marriage of an unmarried girl, 2) or donation of golden mrtis of Lakm-Nryaa, ten cows, a bed, jewellery and garments to a brhmaa. 3) Helping others to get married and settle down will also be a favourable upya. 1.9. Curse of the Spirits (Pretas)

These curses occur when the rddha ceremony is not performed for different paternal or maternal relatives, while the pit-pa mentioned in 1.3. concentrates on the father and his direct predecessors. The combinations for this curse are the following (BPHS 85.95-105.): 1. Saturn and Sun are in the 5th, weak Moon in the 7th, while Rhu in lagna and Jupiter in the 12th. 2. Saturn as 5th lord is in the 8th with Jupiter.

3. Malefic in lagna, Sun in 12th, while Mars, Saturn and Mercury in 5th, and 5th lord in 8th. 4. Rhu in lagna, Saturn in 5th, and Jupiter in 8th. 5. Venus, Jupiter and Rhu in lagna, Saturn conjoins Moon, and lagna lord in 8th. 6. Jupiter and 5th lord are debilitated, and aspected by debilitated planets. 7. Saturn in lagna, Rhu in 5th, Sun in 8th and Mars in 12th. 8. 7th lord is in 6th, 8th or 12th; Moon is in 5th, while Mars and Gulika in lagna. 9. 8th lord, Saturn and Venus in the 5th, and Jupiter in the 8th. The propitiatory measures recommended for preta-doa are: 1) performance of rddha at Gay, abhieka of Rudra or Krmadeva, 2) donating the Deity of the same, or of a cow, silver and blue sapphire or other items connected with Saturn should be performed. 3) The donation should be given to brhmaas along with feeding them and offering daki. 1.10. Example Chart for Childlessness: Smt J. Jayalalitha

In this chart we see that the 5th house is afflicted by the presence of Ketu, which is 6th lord. This combination is mentioned a number of times by Parara as indicating a curse for childlessness. Also the aspects of the Sun and Mars on the 5th house add to the affliction. According to the general definition, the lords of the lagna, 5th and 7th should also be weak along with Jupiter, the kraka for children. Lagna lord Mercury is in the 9th house, but is partially combust and also retrograde, which tends to decrease its strength to support childbirth. 7th lord is Jupiter (naisargika putrakraka) is in own house, so he is not weak. 5th lord Venus is also exalted in the 10th, and none of them receive malefic aspects, aside from the Graha Di of retrograde Mars.

Still, the real life events of the native confirm the fact of childlessness; therefore we should try to find the cause for this. In this chart the curses from the mother and father in previous life are most likely. The Moon is conjoined by Mars and aspected by the nodes, while she aspects the 5th house. She is also in the 12th from the 4th house, while 4th lord Mercury conjoined by a malefic also aspects the 5th house. 4th lord is also a bdhakea6 for the 5th lord Venus situated in Pisces, and it takes part in a ppakartar yoga formed by Sun, Mercury and Rhu on Venus. Mercury is also bdhakea from the kraka Jupiter. However the curse from the father or pits looks to be stronger, because the Sun directly aspects the 5th house from the 9th, which is the strongest aspecting house because of the bhv bhvm principle (9th is 5th from the 5th). Also the Sun receives the aspect of the nodes and the retrograde Saturn, which being the debilitated tmkraka7, is able to cause a tremendous trouble in the chart. Aside from that the Sun is also disposited by Saturn, so the influence is very strong. We should also note that Venus is situated in the 10th house, again pointing to the curse of the father, and also the kraka Jupiter is the lord of the 10th house and despite being in own house, is situated as bdhaka from the lagna. Another factor is that the Sun is the bdhakea of the 5th house while Mars and moon are situated in this same bdhaka house (Leo). Now to ascertain whether any remedial measures are able to uplift the effect of the curse from the chart, an analysis of the sapta (D-7) should be undertaken.

In the sapta the 9th house from lagna would be the kraka house for children, being that we are studying a female chart. It has retrograde Saturn situated in the sign of Mercury (both are eunuch planets), thereby the possibility to have children is almost nil. Though a Gajakear yoga formed by the Moon and Jupiter aspects it giving some hope, but the aspect of the nodes placed in mlatrikoa signs totally destroy this benefic influence. Saturn is in trines from sapta lagna and we find Venus and Mercury in a Saturnine sign, and as we have mentioned in section 1.1. this combination in the trikoas from the D-7 lagna completely destroys the
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See section 5.4. Significator of the self, within the category of cara krakas.

natives ability to have children. The three retrograde planets in the chart are also another factor contributing to its karmic complexity. 2. GENERAL COMBINATIONS
FOR

CURSES

2.1. Derivation of General Combinations The combinations mentioned in chapter 85 of BPHS were specifically indicating curses resulting in childlessness, and the sources of curses were also likewise indicated. Obviously a curse may afflict not only the area of childbirth but also practically any other areas indicated by the twelve houses. For this we should derive a general principle on the basis of which we can ascertain that a certain house of the birth chart is afflicted by a curse. This is delineated in the following: 1. If a house, its lord and its natural kraka are all afflicted by weak or malefic planets, then that life area is under a curse. 2. The person cursing can be ascertained from the strongest planet influencing. 3. The strength of the curse can be seen from the collective strength of the afflicting planets. 4. The timing of the effect should be done with the help of the Mla Da scheme. For this let us draw up a list of the houses and their respective krakas. As each house has several significations, different krakas are to be used to analyse them. Hous e 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Krakas Sun (body), Mars (intelligence, logic) Jupiter (wealth), Mercury (speech) Mars (younger siblings) Moon (mother), Mercury (education), Venus (vehicle), Mars (property), Ketu (houses), Jupiter (comforts) Jupiter (children, knowledge), Venus (love), Sun, Mars (power) Saturn (servants, disease), Mars (enemies, accidents) Venus (wife), Jupiter (husband) Saturn (longevity), Rhu and Ketu (disease), Mars (debts) Sun (father, dharma), Jupiter (Guru, God), Ketu (spirituality), Saturn (previous life), Rhu (karma) Jupiter (wealth), Sun (fame), Mercury (skills, career), Saturn (work) Jupiter (friends, gains), Saturn (elder siblings) Saturn (losses, punishment), Venus (long journey, sex life), Rhu (bad habits, misfortune, secret enemies), Ketu (meditation), Jupiter (charity)

If we apply the two combinations given in section 1.1. in a general way then the following principles will also ensue that: b) If the kraka of the house, the house itself and the houses closely connected to them (like 1st and 7th are the native and his wife, which are sources of the child indicated by the 5 th) are equally weak or afflicted, then the result of the house is destroyed by a curse. c) If a house is occupied by four malefics and its kraka is weak, then the same result may be expected. 2.2. Identifying the Cursing Person Now, generalizing the yogas given in section 1, we can come up with the following conclusions: 1. If a house, its lord and its kraka are afflicted by Rhu together with Mars or Saturn, then the curse is by the ngas. This will result in gradual destruction of the results of the house, because the poison from the snakes (literally or allegorically) will spread in the house. The sarpa yoga and klasarpa yoga also reflect similar effects (Refer to section 3.). 2. The forefathers and the father are represented by the Sun. Although the father is represented by the 9th house, the artha-trikoa (2nd, 6th and 10th houses) especially the 10th house indicates the transmission of karma or work from the father to the son. Therefore in the Vedic society most sons adopted the profession of their fathers. The 2nd house also indicates the parentage of the native. Therefore, if the Sun and other malefics afflict a house, its lord and its kraka as well, then this indicates the curse of the father (or the king). Besides that, the position of the 10th lord, and malefics in artha-trikoas may also indicate debts towards the forefathers. 3. If the Moon conjoins or aspects a house under the influence of malefics, while the lords of lagna and 4th are also afflicted, then the curse of the mother is expected. Besides that the afflicted houses lord and kraka should also come under the affliction. 4. If Mars afflicts a house, the lord and kraka of which are also afflicted in trikoas, then this indicates the curse of the younger siblings. If the 3rd lord is in parivartaa with Mars, then also this curse is indicated. Similarly for Saturn and 11th house these combinations would indicate curses by elder siblings. 5. Mercury, the 6th house and its lord indicate maternal uncles. If these are afflicted and in turn influence any house, then they indicate the curse of the uncles. 6. If Saturn, Mars or Rhu afflicts Jupiter, then this indicates the curse of a brhmaa from previous life. The houses lorded by Saturn would indicate the area where the curse will take effect. The curse will be fulfilled by another brhmaa who is of very bad temper and nature.

7. Venus, the 7th house and its lord indicate the wife. If all of these are afflicted and they influence any other house, then they will indicate the curse of the wife from previous life. 8. The combination of Saturn-Moon or Saturn-Sun in any of the houses or their joint aspect will indicate curses from departed souls connected to the family of the mother or father respectively. This may not only be relatives, but servants, pets, or any other dependants or friends. If Saturn afflicts a house together with other malefics, while the lord of that house is connected to the 8th, then the same curse is expected. If Saturn conjoins a node in a visible sign (7th through 12th houses), then the last rites of the father will not be performed by the native. If the same is in an invisible house (1st through 6th) then the same holds true for the mother. Now let us compile all this information in a reference table: Cursing persons Ngas Forefathers Mother Brothers Maternal uncles Brhmaas Wife Spirits (Pretas) Kraka planets Kra Other combinations ka Hous es Rhu (& Mars or 12 Sarpa yoga, Klasarpa yoga Sat) Sun 10 Malefics in artha-trikoa Moon 4 Lords of lagna and 4th afflicted Mars or Saturn 3 or Parivartana of Mars-3rd or Sat11 11th Mercury 6 Jupiter is kraka for paternal relations Jupiter 9 Jupiter afflicted by Sat, Mars, Rhu Venus 7 For curse of husband, Jupiter is k. Saturn (& Sun or 8 Saturn-Rhu or Saturn-Ketu Mo)

2.3. Example Chart for Curses: Stephen Hawking

In the above chart, Rhu in the 1st house indicates the most strongly afflicted area, the body. He has got progressively increasing paralysis from a relatively young age. The only planet aspecting the 1st house is the Moon from the 9th. Therefore we can suspect a curse from the mother from previous life to affect his health. The Moon is aspected by Rhu and Ketu, and is also in parivartaa with the debilitated Mars. Thus at least three malefics afflict the Moon, which is the natural kraka of mother. Also because of the parivartaa we can assume that Moon acts also like she is in Cancer, and then she would receive the aspect of Saturn as well. Now for the curse to affect the area of body, it should also afflict the lord of the 1st house and its kraka, which is in this case the Sun. Interestingly, if the lord of the house is simultaneously its natural kraka as well, the kraka bhva naya principle becomes applicable, so in this case any affliction to the Sun would strongly influence the physical health. The Sun is conjoined by two benefics, and receives no evil aspects. However, Saturn and Mars form a ppakartar yoga on it while considering the parivartaa Moon (acting as Mars) and Rhu would form a bandhana yoga as well, so in this way three or four malefics afflict the Sun. Despite the excellent combination for intellectual powers in the 11th house, the above-mentioned evil yogas on the same house curtail its influence. Also Moon is in the bdhaka sthna from lagna, forming a parivartaa yoga with Mars the bdhakea. Now for further information it is useful to check the tria (D-30) position of the planets, although the lagna was not rectified to that accuracy.

Five planets occupy the aas lorded by Jupiter, which is the lord of the ethereal element, or ka-tattva. This could indicate the disorder of life airs leading to paralysis, which cant be explained by mere neurophysiological reasons. We see that besides the nodes, which manifest the effect of the curse, the lords of the 6th Saturn and lord of the 8th Jupiter are also in aas lorded by Jupiter. The lagna lord Sun is in the aa of Mercury, thereby indicating problems manifesting in the earth element (prihiv-tattva), thereby indicating degeneration of bones and other structural tissues of the body. 3. OTHER EVIL YOGAS
IN THE

BIRTH CHART

3.1. Sarpa Yoga and Klasarpa yoga Sarpa yoga is created when three or more malefics occupy the kendras from the lagna, while no benefics are present. According to BPHS (37.22.) the native born with this yoga will be crooked, cruel, poor, always remains miserable and will always depend on others for food and drinks. If theres any benefics in the kendras then they will break the effect of this yoga, and upyas should be applied to strengthen the influence of this benefic. Klasarpa yoga is created when all the planets are situated between the nodes, while Rhu is in the front (zodiacally). The opposite situation, where Ketu is in the front is called Klmta yoga, and its effects although not so destructive, are still far from favourable. The effects of Klasarpa yoga however are quite similar to the curse of the snakes, as the native will suffer general setbacks in his life during the first 45 years, and as a result he will turn a way from dharma and degrade himself especially in the area of the house occupied by Rhu. If there are any benefic planets conjoining the nodes or the 1st or 7th house, then the yoga will be broken. If the Moon breaks the yoga, then Mahakha yoga is created, so to strengthen its benefic effects fasting on Mondays and worship of iva and Sakaraa is recommended. If Jupiter breaks the yoga, then fasting on Thursdays is recommended, along with worship of Lord Viu and Balarma. 3.2. The Three Types of Ganta

The ganta yogas, although cannot be strictly considered yogas, but rather flaws in time, still find their place here because the effect is similar to curses from previous births, especially if all three ganta doas are present in a chart. b) Tithi Ganta occurs when the native is born in the last ghai of the pra tithis (pacam or 5th, daam or 10th, amavasya or new moon and prima or full moon day) or in the first ghai of the nanda tithis (praipata or 1st, ah or 6th and ekda or 11th). c) Nakatra Ganta occurs when the native is born in the last to ghais of the Moons passing in le, Jyeh and Revat Nakatras or in the first two ghais after the Moon entered the Avin, Mgha and Mla Nakatras. d) Lagna Ganta occurs when the lagna is less then half ghais before or after crossing the junction point of the signs Pisces-Aries, Cancer-Leo and Scorpio-Sagittarius. The junction points of these pairs of signs conjoin with the junction points of the three paryyas of nakatras. Here the fiery and watery signs meet, so obviously these points are disharmonic. If all three doas are present in someones chart, then the child is almost sure to die shortly after birth, while if he remains alive, he will suffer a lot and he will always be subservient to poor and unfortunate persons. Lagna ganta causes loss of intelligence, Nakatra ganta causes short life, while tihi ganta causes loss of fortune. If someone is born in the last pada of le or first pada of Avi, then loss of father; in first pada of Mgha, loss of mother; in last pada of Revat, many difficulties; in last pada of Jyeh short life may be expected. The general effect in the case all three or at least two gantas are present is that the native may die right after birth, or during travel or auspicious ceremonies like wedding. However, if only nakatra ganta is present, and there are other beneficial yogas in the chart, the child may survive and become fortunate. One example of this is the chart of Mahtm Gandhi, who was born in the end of le Nakatra, but had a relatively successful life. 3.3. Abhukta Mla and other evil Nakatras

The lords of Jyeh and Mla Nakatras are Indra and Rkasa respectively. Therefore the period of the last five ghais of Jyeh and first eight ghais of Mla are called Abhukta Mla, and this period is very dangerous, especially if the birth happens in the Mrgaira, Phlgua, Vaikha or Jyaiha lunar months. According to Parara, such a child should be deserted, or else the whole family will suffer. Another solution to the problem is that the father should not see the child up to eight years from birth, or according to other sources for one lunar month. If a female is born in the Jyeh Nakatra, then she will cause the death of her husbands elder brother, while if at the end of the Vikh, then the

death of her husbands younger brother. At the marriage of such a female, a cow should be donated. If the child is born in the last three quarters of le Nakatra then the death of his mother-in-law, and if in the first three quarters of Mla then the death of his father-in-law should be expected. The kumbha-vivha remedy is suitable for removal of these blemishes. Another negative combination occurs if the child is born in the same Nakatra as his or her elder siblings, or parents. 3.4. Other Inauspicious Timings If the child is born during amavasya tithi, then both parents will become poor. This tithi is ruled by Rhu, so the effect is akin to nga doa. In the case of birth during ka caturda, the evil effects include loss of parents, uncles, children or short life. Venus rules this tihi, so remedies should be applied according to this. If the native is born during bhadra or vii karaa or some evil upagraha rises in his lagna, then the effect is also negative. The sakrntis (the days when the Sun changes signs) and the lunar and solar eclipses are also negative periods, so if the child is born during these times, then again suitable remedies should be performed in order to protect the child from the evil effects of the curse. The effects include poverty, suffering, disease and death. 3.5. Tritara and Abnormal births Mahri Parara specifically mentions that if someone has three boys then they have received the blessings of the tridevas (iva, Viu and Brahm respectively); and if they have three girls, then they receive the blessings of the tridevs (Prvat, Lakm and Sarasvat). But if someone is dissatisfied with this and they want a fourth child that is of the opposite sex, then they will attract the curse of the tridevas or tridevs. Also, if an abnormal human child or animal is born, then this could bring ruin to the whole village or community. These include children born too early or too late, the child misses some limbs or has extra limbs, or has two genders, or looks like an animal, or are born as Siamese twins. In this case, the appropriate remedies are very important.

3.6. Example Ayatollah

Chart

for

Inauspicious

Birth

Time:

Khomeini

Apart from being born during vii karaa, his Moon is in the 2nd pada of the Mla Nakatra, which is lorded by Rkasa, and especially during the month of Vaikha when he was born, the residence of Mla Nakatra is in hell (ptla). This is also confirmed by his lagna being in a fixed sign. Besides that, the effect of Klavela on the lagna is also there, as it is situated just about 2-3 degrees behind the lagna degree. The Gurucala yoga formed by the Jupiter and Rhu indicates the curse of a brhmaa from previous life, which is most likely to afflict his mother as it is situated in the 4th while Moon is conjoined by the evil Saturn. 4. COMBINATIONS
FOR

BLACK MAGIC

FROM

NAVA

4.1. Indications for Black Magic k-ark-a&Xaaita[k-ae<aSQae PaaPa%e$=Yae iJa ) MaaNavae MaN}aTaN}ajae JaaYaTae Naa_}a Sa&XaYa" ))75)) PaaPaeNa vqi+aTae Ta}a JaaTaae iNaGa]ahk-ae >aveTa( ) Xau>aEiNaRrqi+aTae TaiSMaNa( Narae_NauGa]ahk-ae >aveTa( ))76)) krakt trikoasthe ppakheadvaye dvija mnavo mantratantrajo jyate n tra saaya ppena vkite tatra jto nigrhako bhavet ubhairnirkite tasmin naro nugrhako bhavet O brhmaa, if there are two malefic planets in a trikoa from kraka, the native will have knowledge of mantra (sacred spells) and tantra (mystical rituals). If they (the malefic planets) are aspected by a malefic planet, the native will use this knowledge for evil purposes (as black magic) but if they are aspected by a benefic planet he will use it for good purposes. (BPHS 35.75-76.) i}ak-ae<ae PaaPaYae MaaiN}ak-" ))83)) PaaPadN$e= iNaGa]ahk-" ))84))

Xau>adN$e= ANauGa]ahk-" ))85)) trikoe ppadvaye mntrika ppade nigrhaka ubhade anugrhaka If two malefics are in trikoas, the native gains expertise in spells (mantras) and occult knowledge. The malefic in trikoas when aspected by other malefics gives expertise in black magic. The malefic in trikoas when aspected by benefics gives expertise in white magic. (Jaimini Stram 1.2.83-85.) The two authors have identical opinions on this, however a few finer points may be considered for a fuller understanding of this combination. 4.2. Kraka and Sva Kraka is the sign in the nava chart, which is occupied by the tmkraka planet. Lagna is the sign occupied by the lagna in nava. The sva means both kraka and lagna. What is the difference between the two? If a combination in the nava chart is analysed from the vantage point of lagna, then it refers more to the physical level, while it is reckoned from the kraka, then the souls spiritual force is added to the strength of the combination. Parara does not distinguish between the two, however Jaimini does, and from the above we can derive the following subtleties for the interpretation of the combination for mystic knowledge: 1. If the combination is in trikoas only from lagna, then the magic is not so strong, and the native learns it in this life and uses for commercial gains etc. 2. If the combination is in trikoas from kraka, then the native has been practicing tantra etc. in his previous life, and thus his mystic power in this life will grow very strong. We should also note that if the tmkraka planet itself is a malefic, then the native has very strong will power. 3. The strength even increases if the malefics are in trikoas to sva (i.e. both lagna and kraka), especially if the two conjoin. This combination enables the native to realise his ambitions in full. 4. At least one malefic gives knowledge of mantra (sacred incantations), two that of yantras (mystical diagrams) while three or more give knowledge of tantra (mystical rituals). The nature of these may be understood on the basis of the strongest malefic influencing. 5. If these planets are aspected by a malefic, the native uses it for nefarious purposes (black magic) while if aspected by benefics, he will use it for acceptable purposes (white magic). Mixed aspects indicate mixed results.

4.3. Example Chart for Black Magic: Aleister Crowley

The above chart is that of Aleister Crowley, a very famous English author and black magician. His tmkraka is the retrograde Saturn, conjoined by a very strong exalted Mars, which is also vargottama. The malefic tmkraka indicates will power, while its retrogression indicates a strong unfulfilled desire harboured from last life, which becomes the cause of rebirth in this life. Mars is yogakraka, being the lord of 5th and 10th, thus indicates a very good potential for success in this area. Also note that Mars is the dispositor of the rudha lagna and ghaika lagna (situated in Scorpio and Aries respectively), which adds to the strength of the combination. The satanic motives of the native are also seen from Rhu being lord of the 8th house conjoining the Moon, lord of lagna in the 9th house of religion. This combination is also called Candra-cala yoga and suits different kinds of sexual aberration, including paedophilia. A the same time this is a akti yoga in which the Suns significations (dharma) also get destroyed. The natives orientation towards sexual magic is also seen from the strong 7th house occupied by the exalted Mars and tmkraka Saturn in own house, which is simultaneously the lord of the 8th house of mystical knowledge. Mars in the 7th house usually indicates a kind hearted person, but here the retrograde tmkraka Saturn overpowers it, making him sacrifice kindness for the desire to acquire mystic powers and manipulate others. Now lets see the combinations in the nava chart.

The nava lagna is in the 5th house from the ri lagna, which is the house of power and knowledge. It contains Rhu, which is 8th lord in ri. So analysing from lagna we find only Rhu as a malefic, while 9th house has Moon in her own house, aspected by the three benefics Jupiter, Mercury and Venus. It may be derived that this combination helped him a lot in concealing his nefarious intentions and gave him a good ground to deceive people. However if we check the combination from the kraka, we find that the Sun conjoins Saturn, while Mars is exalted in the 5th, and Ketu is positioned in the 9th house. So there are three malefics in trikoas to the kraka, while the tmkraka itself is a retrograde malefic planet. With this, theres not many planets remaining to aspect the combination, though the strongest planet of the combination, Mars receives the aspect of Rhu and Ketu (Ri Di), thereby gaining additional strength to do evil. Ketu is also aspected by Mars (this is the strongest aspect) and also by Moon and Venus, which however were unable to turn his will into a positive direction, they just served to conceal the cruelty, as mentioned above in connection to Moon. Venus is also afflicted by a Ppakartar yoga (see section 5 for details) from Rhu, Saturn and the Sun, and it again indicates that the main interest lies in sexual magic. Venus in the 2nd from kraka indicates uncontrollable sexual passion, although the aspect of Ketu on it tends to control it. However this manifests in full only if Saturn also aspects, which is missing in this case, so the native has concealed sexual aberrations. 5. CURSES
AND

BLACK MAGIC

IN THIS

LIFE

5.1. Evil Effects of Saturn, Rhu and Ketu The evil effects of these three planets are called Vra Bandha (Saturn), Nga Bandha (Rhu) and hi Bandha (Ketu). These can be caused by curses in the past or present life and result in some type of bondage or difficulties. Vra Bandha is caused by Saturn and its results are that the person is overpowered by enemies and made immobile either by enemies or disease or some other weakness like sex, alcohol etc. The best remedy

for this affliction is any mantra of Kna like the Kra-traka mantra or Gopla-matra: [qk*-Z<a" Xar<a& MaMa )) r-ka araa mama GaaePaqJaNav/>aaYa Svaha )) Gopjana-vallabhya svh Nga Bandha is caused by Rhu and is seen when the person is cheated, falsely accused, possessed by spirits, witchcraft and black magic etc. The best remedy is the Rma-traka mantra: [qraMa" Xar<a& MaMa )) r-rma araa mama The i Bandha is attributed to Ketu, and its symptoms are sudden results like reversals, decline in health for no apparent reason, insomnia, mental disorders, in some cases evil eye or possession by spirits, cheating or being cheated, false hopes and self destruction may also occur. The best remedy is the Nryaa mantra, or the Nryaa kavaca given in section 6. p NaMaae NaaraYa<aaYa )) O namo nryaya 5.2. The Effects of Kaaka ani and Sade-sat The doas mentioned in the previous and this point are usually results of past karma, but often times they are manifest in the form of inimical action like curses or black magic on the native in this life. Kaaka means a thorn, so there are special transits for Saturn, when it gives great obstacles in life. This effect occurs when Saturn has a special aspect (his graha di on the 3rd and 10th house from him) on the 10th house (reckoned from lagna, rudha lagna and the Moon) or occupies it. This literally means the Saturns transit through the 1st, 10th and 8th houses from lagna, rudha lagna and the Moon. The native may lose his job, business may face failures or other adverse career-related effects are indicated for this doa. The remedy lies in worshipping r Rudra or r Ka. The transit of Saturn through the 12th, 1st and 2nd houses from the Moon comprise the 7.5-year period of Sade-sat. It is divided into three parts. When Saturn transits the 12th house from the Moon, problems occur in domestic affairs, tensions with spouse, parents and children are also possible. Change of residence may also occur. 1) Worship of Yogamy is recommended during this period.

The transit of Saturn through the Moon sign may cause bad company, failure in undertakings, and many personal problems like loss of reputation, danger from accidents etc. 2) Worship of r Haumn is recommended. The third part of Sade-sat results in many enemies and financial losses, loss of livelihood and danger from government action. 3) Worship of r Kra is recommended along with general remedies for Saturn during the whole period. 5.3. Ppakartar Yogas and Bandhana Yogas

Ppakartar yoga is formed when there are malefic planets in the 12th and 2nd from the lagna or any other house. If it is formed on the lagna, then the native becomes sensual, will do sinful acts and will usurp others wealth. If it forms in the other houses, then it will also harm the significations of those houses. On the other hand, benefic planets form ubhakartar yoga, and they indicate blessings or help from other people regarding the affected life area in the natives chart. A specific version of the kartar yogas is the bandhana yoga, which usually causes bondage. This is formed when the native has an equal number of equally strong planets in either side of the lagna, rudha lagna, Moon or any other house. They need not be only malefics, benefics or mixed planets may also form the yoga, and their nature will indicate the nature of bondage. If for example the bondage is caused by benefics, the native may be held in custody for the purposes of protection or healing etc. If malefics cause the bandhana yoga, then the bondage is painful and the native suffers a lot, plus his custodians are cruel people. If mixed planets cause the bandhana yoga, then the results are also mixed. Some points regarding the nature of bandhana yoga are listed below: 1. Equal number and equal strength of planets indicate that the native is unable to escape the bondage. If one side of the bandhana is weaker, he has chances to escape. 2. Planets in the following house pairs form the yoga: 2/12, 3/11, 4/10, 5/9 and 6/8. The nature of the houses and planets will indicate the persons and motives causing bondage. 3. The bandhana yoga formed on the lagna may give physical imprisonment, on the AL ideological oppression; on the Moon emotional constrictions; and on the lagna lord physical inability due to diseases or accidents etc. Similarly for other houses. 5.4. Combinations for bhicara, Di Bdha, Preta Bdha etc. The combinations mentioned so far relate to the birth chart, and indicate general evils occurring in this lifetime of the native, because of past sins. The occurrences may often times be in the form of curses and evil eye or black magic performed on the native in this life. The following combinations are partially applicable to the birth chart, where they will show the tendency to be attacked by enemies, evil spirits etc., but for

more exact determination of the natives situation these rules should be applied on the rudhas of the specific query charts also. These combinations come from the Praa Mrga and another classic named Santana Dpik. The first principle to understand is the bdhaka. Each house has a bdhaka (obstructive or harmful) sign, and its lord is called bdhakea. For cardinal signs the bdhaka is the 11th house from them, for fixed signs the 9th from them and for dual signs the 7th from them is the bdhaka sign. The planets occupying the bdhaka house and its lord are also unfavourable to the significations of the house. The following principles may be applied to the janma lagna or the praa rudha also. 1. If the bdhakea aspects the lagnea, then there is di bdha (the native is attacked by evil spirits). Both ri and graha di may be considered. 2. If the 7th lord is in the bdhaka sthna or the bdhakea and lagnea conjoin or mutually aspect, there is di bdha. 3. Lagna in a cardinal sign with a malefic, and Mars is in the 7th house. 4. Lagna is occupied by malefics, Saturn is in the 7th, and Moon is aspected by malefics. 5. The diseases usually occur because of two reasons: one is the disorder of the tridoas (biological elements of the body) and the other is due to the mantric machinations of the enemies that we are studying here. The 6th and 8th houses indicate disease. If Mercury is stronger than the lagna, then the diseases are more likely to occur because of bhicara. Also, if lord of the 6th house is stronger than the lord of the 8th, then again the diseases are more likely to occur because of the enemies. Otherwise it is due to the disorder of the tridoas. 6. If Gulika or Rhu occupies the 4th, 5th, 7th or 8th, then the disease is due to poison, and if the 6th lord conjoins, then the poison was administered by the enemies. If the lord of lagna is in connection with the 6th lord, then the object of giving poison is to harm the person. If it is connected with the 7th lord, then the object is to win over the person (like making him fall in love or come under the control of someone). 7. If bdhakea occupies or aspects the 6th, or the 6th lord occupies or aspects the bdhaka (from lagna), or the bdhakea and 6th lord are in parivartaa, or conjoin, or are in mutual aspect, then the affliction is due to enemies. 8. If the bdhakea is a benefic, then the affliction is called mahbhicara (incantations calculated to cause death etc.), and if it is a malefic, then kudrbhicara (burying enchanted substances underground to bring about the natives ruin). In the second case further information on the tantric object can be found on the basis of Gulikas position. 9. If Mars is in the bdhaka sthna from lagna aspected by the 6th lord, then the native has sickness resorted to by an enemy. 10. Mars in lagna or its kendras while 6th lord in lagna. 11. 6th lord in lagna, 7th or 10th while Mars is in lagna or aspects it.

12. Ketu in the kendras excepting the 7th, while Mars is in lagna or aspects it, or Mndi occupies a kendra. 13. Recovery from the disease after performing suitable remedial measures may be expected if the 9th lord is favourably disposed, or if the lagna lord is associated with or aspected by the Sun or Jupiter, but if they are afflicted, then recovery is unlikely. Also, if the lagna, 4th, 6th, 8th and 11th houses are free from malefics and benefics occupy the 4th, 7th and 10th houses, then recovery is possible. The above combinations should be examined both in the birth chart and in the query chart. 5.5. Example Chart for Black Magic: Attack with Poison

The effects of Vra Bandha (Saturn), Nga Bandha (Rhu) and hi Bandha (Ketu) are all present in this chart, as Rhu forms a Ppakartar yoga with the Sun and Mars on the lagna, while Saturn is in the bdhaka sthna from lagna, and Ketu is in the 6th house of enemies. Also Mercury is obviously stronger than the lagna, while the 6th lord Sun is again much stronger than the 8th lord Venus. The powerful combination in the 2nd house involving the exalted 6th lord Sun and the bdhakea Mercury indicates numerous and powerful enemies. Also retrograde Mercury and Saturn are able to cause a lot of trouble because of past life karmic complications. Rhu in the 12th on the other hand indicates secret enemies who are most likely to attack with poison. The combination in point 4. is partially applicable, as Saturn is in the 7 th in bdhaka sthna, while the Moon is aspected by Rhu and Ketu. However the relieving factors are Jupiter in own house in lagna and the conjunction of tmkraka Mars with the Moon in Aries. Mars tends to give spiritual strength to overcome enemies and he also tends to protect the life of the native. Neither Gulika nor Rhu are in 4th, 5th, 7th or 8th house, but both aspect the lord of the 6th and the bdhakea, so a secret enemy tried to administer poison to the native, but the native was miraculously saved from eating the poisoned foodstuff by Gods grace.

Bdhakea Mercury and 6th lord Sun conjoin, so this confirms attacks by enemies, while Mercury being a benefic, the attack would be mahbhicra (incantations etc.).

What was the motive of the enemy attacking the native with poison? This should be ascertained from the Tria (D-30) chart. Here we see 7th lord Jupiter that is also bdhakea is in the lagna. The planets involving poisoning are Rhu and Gulika. Rhu is in the 10th conjoined by the Moon, Ketu and Sun, while Rhu is lord of the 6th house, so one reason could be envy in career. Also the only planet aspecting Gulika is Venus from the upapada, so the other motive could be jealousy in love. In other words the enemy wanted to enter into a love relationship with the native, while he declined it, and then the enemy resorted to attempt poisoning him. However the close conjunction of Jupiter both in ri and tria protected the native from the harmful effects. 6. ANTIDOTES EVILS

FOR

6.1. Remedial Measures for Childlessness Mahri Parara lists a lot of useful remedial measures for neutralising the effects of curses leading to childlessness. These remedies were listed in section 1, and the same can be applied if curses afflict the other areas of the natives chart. However we should note that Parara specifically mentions the case of childlessness, which in most cases can be the most severely afflicted area. Also we should note that there are many other reasons leading to childlessness, like the infertility of one or two members of the couple etc. The combinations indicating these are appropriately listed in Jaimini Stram. Therefore another grand remedial measure will be offered below from the great Mahpura rmad-Bhgavatam, which can be undertaken in the case of childlessness. Pusavana Vrata or Lakm-Nryaa Vrata (rmad-Bhgavatam Canto 6, Chapter 19)

Mahrja Parkit said: My dear lord, you have already spoken about the pusavana vow. Now I want to hear about it in detail, for I understand that by observing this vow one can please the Supreme Lord, Viu. ukadeva Gosvm said: On the first day of the bright fortnight of the month of Agrahyaa [NovemberDecember], following the instructions of her husband, a woman should begin this regulative devotional service with a vow of penance, for it can fulfill all ones desires. Before beginning the worship of Lord Viu, the woman should hear the story of how the Maruts were born. Under the instructions of qualified brhmaas, in the morning she should wash her teeth, bathe, and dress herself with white cloth and ornaments, and before taking breakfast she should worship Lord Viu and Lakm. [She should then pray to the Lord as follows.] Al/& Tae iNarPae+aaYaPaU<aRk-aMa NaMaae_STau Tae ) Mahaiv>aUiTaPaTaYaeNaMa" Sak-l/iSaYae )) YaQaa Tv& k*-PaYaa >aUTYaaTaeJaSaa MaihMaaEJaSaa ) Jau= wRXa Gau<aE" SavERSTaTaae_iSa >aGavaNa( Pa[>au" )) ala te nirapekya mahvibhti-pataye yath tva kpay bhty jua a guai sarvais pra-kma namo stu te nama sakala-siddhaye tejas mahimaujas tato si bhagavn prabhu

My dear Lord, You are full in all opulences, but I do not beg You for opulence. I simply offer my respectful obeisances unto You. You are the husband and master of Lakmdev, the goddess of fortune, who has all opulences. Therefore You are the master of all mystic yoga. I simply offer my obeisances unto You. O my Lord, because You are endowed with causeless mercy, all opulences, all prowess and all glories, strength and transcendental qualities, You are the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the master of everyone. [After profusely offering obeisances unto Lord Viu, the devotee should offer respectful obeisances unto mother Lakm, the goddess of fortune, and pray as follows.] ivZ<auPaiTan MahaMaaYaeMahaPauzl/+a<ae ) Pa[qYaeQaa Mae Maha>aaGael/aek-MaaTaNaRMaae_STau Tae )) viu-patni mah-mye pryeth me mah-bhge mahpurua-lakae loka-mtar namo stu te

O wife of Lord Viu, O internal energy of Lord Viu, you are as good as Lord Viu Himself, for you have all of His qualities and opulences. O goddess of fortune, please be kind to me. O mother of the entire world, I offer my respectful obeisances unto you. p NaMaae >aGavTae MahaPauzaYa MahaNau>aavaYa Mahaiv>aUiTaPaTaYae Sah Mahaiv>aUiTai>abRil/MauPahraiMa )) o namo bhagavate mah-puruya mahnubhvya mahvibhti-pataye saha mah-vibhtibhir balim upaharmi My Lord Viu, full in six opulences, You are the best of all enjoyers and the most powerful. O husband of mother Lakm, I offer my respectful obeisances unto You, who are accompanied by many associates, such as Vivaksena. I offer all the paraphernalia for worshiping You. One should chant this mantra every day with great attention while worshiping Lord Viu with all paraphernalia, such as water for washing His feet, hands and mouth and water for His bath. One must offer Him various presentations for His worship, such as garments, a sacred thread, ornaments, scents, flowers, incense and lamps. ukadeva Gosvm continued: After worshiping the Lord with all the paraphernalia mentioned above, one should chant the following mantra while offering twelve oblations of ghee on the sacred fire: AaeA NaMaae >aGavTae MahaPauzaYa Mahaiv>aUiTaPaTaYae Svaha )) o namo bhagavate mah-puruya mahvibhti-pataye svh If one desires all opulences, his duty is to daily worship Lord Viu with His wife, Lakm. With great devotion one should worship Him according to the above-mentioned process. Lord Viu and the goddess of fortune are an immensely powerful combination. They are the bestowers of all benedictions and the sources of all good fortune. Therefore the duty of everyone is to worship Lakm-Nryaa. One should offer obeisances unto the Lord with a mind humbled through devotion. While offering daavats by falling on the ground like a rod, one should chant the above mantra ten times. Then one should chant the following prayer. Yauva& Tau ivSYa iv>aUJaGaTa" k-ar<a& ParMa( ) wYaA ih Pa[k-iTa" SaU+MaaMaaYaaXai-duRrTYaYaa )) TaSYaa ADaqr" Saa+aatvMaev PauZa" Par" ) Tv& SavRYaj wJYaeYa& i-YaeYa& f-l/>auG>avaNa( )) Gau<aVYai-irYa& devqVYaak-ae Gau<a>auG>avaNa( )

TvA ih SavRXarqYaaRTMaa[qo XarqreiNd]YaaXaYaao )) NaaMaPae >aGavTaqPa[TYaYaSTvMaPaa[Ya" ) YaQaa Yauva& i}al/aek-SYavrdaE ParMaei=NaaE ) TaQaa Ma otaMaaek-SaNTau SaTYaa MahaiXaz" )) yuv tu vivasya vibh iya hi prakti skm tasy adhvara skt tva sarva-yaja ijyeya jagata kraa param my-aktir duratyay tvam eva purua para kriyeya phala-bhug bhavn

gua-vyaktir iya dev vyajako gua-bhug bhavn tva hi sarva-arry tm r arrendriyay nma-rpe bhagavat pratyayas tvam apraya yath yuv tri-lokasyavaradau paramehinau tath ma uttamaloka santu saty mahia My Lord Viu and mother Lakm, goddess of fortune, you are the proprietors of the entire creation. Indeed, you are the cause of the creation. Mother Lakm is extremely difficult to understand because she is so powerful that the jurisdiction of her power is difficult to overcome. Mother Lakm is represented in the material world as the external energy, but actually she is always the internal energy of the Lord. My Lord, You are the master of energy, and therefore You are the Supreme Person. You are sacrifice [yaja] personified. Lakm, the embodiment of spiritual activities, is the original form of worship offered unto You, whereas You are the enjoyer of all sacrifices. Mother Lakm, who is here, is the reservoir of all spiritual qualities, whereas You manifest and enjoy all these qualities. Indeed, You are actually the enjoyer of everything. You live as the Supersoul of all living entities, aid the goddess of fortune is the form of their bodies, senses and minds. She also has a holy name and form, whereas You are the support of all such names and forms and the cause for their manifestation. You are both the supreme rulers and benedictors of the three worlds. Therefore, my Lord, Uttamaloka, may my ambitions be fulfilled by Your grace. r ukadeva Gosvm continued:Thus one should worship Lord Viu, who is known as rnivsa, along with mother Lakm, the goddess of fortune, by offering prayers according to the process mentioned above. After removing all the paraphernalia of worship, one should offer them water to wash their hands and mouths, and then one should worship them again.

Thereafter, with devotion and humility, one should offer prayers to the Lord and mother Lakm. Then one should smell the remnants of the food offered and then again worship the Lord and Lakmj. Accepting her husband as the representative of the Supreme Person, a wife should worship him with unalloyed devotion by offering him prasda. The husband, being very pleased with his wife, should engage himself in the affairs of his family. Between the husband and wife, one person is sufficient to execute this devotional service. Because of their good relationship, both of them will enjoy the result. Therefore if the wife is unable to execute this process, the husband should carefully do so, and the faithful wife will share the result. One should accept this viu-vrata, which is a vow in devotional service, and should not deviate from its execution to engage in anything else. By offering the remnants of prasda, flower garlands, sandalwood pulp and ornaments, one should daily worship the brhmaas and worship women who peacefully live with their husbands and children. Every day the wife must continue following the regulative principles to worship Lord Viu with great devotion. Thereafter, Lord Viu should be laid in His bed, and then one should take prasda. In this way, husband and wife will be purified and will have all their desires fulfilled. The chaste wife must perform such devotional service continuously for one year. After one year passes, she should fast on the full-moon day in the month of Krttika [OctoberNovember]. On the morning of the next day, one should wash oneself, and after worshiping Lord Ka as before, one should cook as one cooks for festivals as stated in the Ghya-stras. Sweet rice should be cooked with ghee, and with this preparation the husband should offer oblations to the fire twelve times. Thereafter, he should satisfy the brhmaas. When the satisfied brhmaas bestow their blessings, he should devotedly offer them respectful obeisances with his head, and with their permission he should take prasda. Before taking his meal, the husband must first seat the crya comfortably, and, along with his relatives and friends, should control his speech and offer prasda to the guru. Then the wife should eat the remnants of the oblation of sweet rice cooked with ghee. Eating the remnants insures a learned, devoted son and all good fortune. If this vow or ritualistic ceremony is observed according to the description of stra, even in this life a man will be able to achieve all the benedictions he desires from the Lord. A wife who performs this ritualistic ceremony will surely receive good fortune, opulence, sons, a long-living husband, a good reputation and a good home.

If an unmarried girl observes this vrata, she will be able to get a very good husband. If a woman who is avrwho has no husband or sonexecutes this ritualistic ceremony, she can be promoted to the spiritual world. A woman whose children have died after birth can get a child with a long duration of life and also become very fortunate in possessing wealth. If a woman is unfortunate she will become fortunate, and if ugly she will become beautiful. By observing this vrata, a diseased man can gain relief from his disease and have an able body with which to work. If one recites this narration while offering oblations to the pits and demigods, especially during the rddha ceremony, the demigods and inhabitants of Pitloka will be extremely pleased with him and bestow upon him the fulfillment of all desires. After one performs this ritualistic ceremony, Lord Viu and His wife, mother Lakm, the goddess of fortune, are very pleased with him. O King Parkit, now I have completely described how Diti performed this ceremony and had good childrenthe Marutsand a happy life. I have tried to explain this to you as elaborately as possible. 6.2. Remedial Measures for General Curses In chapter 85 of Bhat-Parara-Hora-stra, the author delineates the most suitable remedial measures to ward off the curses connected to the different planets as follows: TaQaa jXau-Jae deZae Pau}aaaE XaM>auPaUJaNaaTa( ) JaqvcNd]k*-Tae ivPa[ MaN}aYaN}aaEZaDaaidTa" ))109)) rahuJae k-NYak-adaNaaTSaUYaRJae hirk-ITaRNaaTa( ) GaaedaNaaTke-TauJae deZae d]JaaPaaTku-Jaa_ikRJae ))110)) SavRdaezaivNaaXaaYaa Xau>aSaNTaaNal/BdaYae ) hirv&Xak-Qaa >aKTYaa [aeTaVYaa iviDaNaa iJa ))111)) tath jaukraje dee putrpta ambhupjant jvacandrakte vipra mantrayantrauadhdita rhuje kanyakdnt sryaje harikrtant godnt ketuje dee rudrajpt kuj rkije sarvadoaviny ubhasantnalabdhaye harivaakath bhakty rotavy vidhin dvija In order to get blessed with a son, propitiation of the concerned planets to mitigate the affliction should be performed. Worshipping Lord iva will alleviate the affliction and curse of Mercury and Venus. Adoption of mantras, yantras and administering medical herbs will ward off the curse of the Moon and Jupiter. Performing marriage of a girl will alleviate Rhus affliction. Recitation of hari-bhajana mitigates the affliction to the Sun. By giving a cow in charity Ketus curse is decreased. Rudra-japa will mellow down the affliction of the Mars and Saturn. All the afflictions will get extinguished by performing devotional service and listening to the Harivaa Pura with earnest devotion and thus one will be blessed with a child. (BPHS 85.109-111.)

Parara also lists the general method to make the Deities of the planets, install and worship them. A few items of these descriptions are included in the following table: Planet Materi Color al of of Deity Cloth Sun Copper Red Lotus Moon Crystal Whitis h Mars Red Red Sandal Mercu Gold Yellow ry Jupite Gold Yellow r Venus Silver White Satur n Rhu Ketu Iron Lead Brass Blue Directi Numb Firewoo on er of d Mantr as E 7000 Arka NW S N NE SE W 11000 10000 9000 19000 16000 23000 18000 17000 Pala Khadira Food (Rice with) Donati on

Jagger Milking y Cow Milk Conch

Haviy Bullock a Apmrg Paddy Gold a in Milk Pippala Curd Clothes Udambar Gh a am Sesam e Durv Lentils Ku Khica Horse Black Cow Iron Goat

Black SW Smoke Z y

6.3. Planetary Mantras from g Veda Sun (g Veda 1.35.2.): Aak*-Z<aeNa rJaSaa vTaRMaaNaae iNaveZaYaMa*Ta& MaTYaR& c) ihr<YaYaeNa SaivTaa rQaeNaa_devae YaaiTa >auvNaaiNa PaXYaNa( ))2)) kena rajas vartamno niveayannamta martya ca hirayayena savit rathen devo yti bhuvanni payan Throughout the dusky firmament advancing, laying to rest the immortal and the mortal, borne in His golden chariot comes, Savitr, the Sun God who looks on every creature. Moon wMa& deva_SaPa& SauvMMahTae +a}aaYa ) MahTae JYaE=YaaYa MahTae JaaNaraJYaaYaeNd]SYaeiNd]YaaYa )) wMaMaMauZYa Pau}aMaMauZYaE Pau}aMaSYaE ivZa WZa vaeMaq raJaa ) SaaeMaae_SMaak-& b]a<aaNaa& raJaa ))

ima dev sapatna suvadhvammahate katrya mahate jyaihayya mahate jnarjyyendrasyendriyya imamamuya putramamuyai putramasyai via ea vom rj somo smka brhman rj Mars (g Veda 8.44.26.) AiGanMaURDaR idv" k-ku-TPaiTa" Pa*iQaVYaa_YaMa ) AaPa& reTa& iSa iJaNviTa )) agnirmrdh diva kakutpati pthivy yam | pa ret si jinvati Agni, to thee whose laws stand fast our resonant songs of praise speed forth, As rivers hasten to the sea. Mercury ouDYaSvaGane Pa[iTa JaaGa*hq TviMaZ$=aPauTae& Sa& Sa*JaeYaaMaYa ) AiSMaNa( SaDaSQae_DYautariSMaNa( ivedeva YaJaMaaNa[ SaqdTa )) udbudhyasvgne prati jgh tvamipute sa sjeymayaca asmin sadhasthe dhyuttarasmin vivedev yajamnara sdata Jupiter (g Veda 2.23.15.): b*hSPaTae AiTa YadYaaeR AhaRd( uMai>aaiTa TauMaNaeZau ) Yad( dqdYaC^vSa TaPa[JaaTa TadSMaaSau d]iv<a& deih ic}aMa( ))15)) bhaspate ati yadaryo arhd dyumad vibhti kratumajjaneu yad ddayacchavasa taprajta tadasmsu dravia dehi citram Bhaspati, that which the foe deserves not which shines among the folk effectual, splendid, That, Son of Law which is with might refulgent-that treasure wonderful please bestow upon us. Venus (ukla Yajur Veda 19.75) AaTPairuTaae rSa& b]<aa VYaiPabT+a}a& PaYa" SaaeMa& Pa[JaaPaiTa" ) TaeNa SaTYaiMaiNd]Ya& ivPaaNa& Xau-MaNDaSa" wNd]SYaeiNd]YaiMad& PaYaae_Ma*Ta& MaDau" ))75)) annt parisruto rasa brahma vyapibat katra paya soma prajpati

tena satyam indriya vipna ukram andhasa indrasyendriyam ida payo mta madhu Lord Brahm through the brahm-priest drank the essence from the foaming food, the royal power of milk, soma juice. By law came truth and kingly power, the pure bright draining of the juice. The power of Indra was this sweet immortal milk. Saturn (g Veda 10.9.4.): Xa& Naae devqri>a=Ya AaPaae >avNTau PaqTaYae Xa&Yaaeri>avNTau Na" ))4)) a no devr abhiaya po bhavantu ptaye ayor abhisravantu na O water, please purify us of our sins, be of use to us in our yaja, be of use to our drink. Remove our diseases and prevent them from afflicting us. Sprinkle us and purify us. Rhu (g Veda 4.31.1.) k-Yaa Nai}a Aa >auv dUiTa SadavDa" Sa%a ) k-Yaa Xaic=Yaa vTaa ))1)) kay nacitra bhuva dti sadvdha sakh | kay acihay vt With what help will he come to us, wonderful, ever-waxing Friend; With what most mighty company? Ketu (g Veda 1.6.3.): ke-Tau& k*-<vke-Tave PaeXaae MaYaaR ApaeXaSae ) SaMauZairJaaYaQaa" ))3)) ketu kvanna ketave peo mary apease | samuadbhirajyath You, making light where no light was, and form, where form was not, was born together with the Dawns. 6.4. Remedial Measures for the Other Doas In many places of this paper suitable remedial measures were explained or the Deities to be worshiped were pointed out. Here additional information would be given on how to counteract the different flaws of the birth chart. During amavsya tithi the Sun and the Moon conjoin, so their Lords, Ka and Rma should be worshiped, mainly by chanting the Hare Ka

mah-mantra. Worship should be done specifically while facing the southeastern direction which is ruled by Rhu. Gold, silver and a black cow should be donated. The brhmaas should be served and offered donations. The ruler of the amavsya tithi is Kl, who is worshiped by Vaisnavas in Her original form as Yogamy, the Lords spiritual energy. Rhu rules this tithi along with ka aam. The ruling Deity of ka aam is Lord Ka. For birth during ka-caturda, Lord iva or Narasiha Deva should be worshiped along with Varua or Gag-dev. For birth during an inauspicious karaa, Lord Viu should be worshiped. For birth during tithi kaya, Lord iva or Narasiha Deva should be worshiped with a lamp in the evening. In case of any upagrahas conjoining the lagna, one should circumambulate a banyan tree or a Viu temple 108 times, Lord Viu should be worshiped, Rudrbhieka should be performed and many brhmaas should be fed. For Tritara births the tridevas (Brahm, Viu, iva) should be worshiped if a girl is born after three boys, or the tridevs (Sarasvat, Lakm and Prvat) if a boy is born after three girls. If one was born in their relatives nakatra, then Parara recommends the worship of the nakatra devata, similarly in case of ganta doa, or eclipses. During eclipse the Sun, the Moon and Rhu should be worshiped with mantras from the g Veda. For birth in sakrnti the following mantra should be chanted (g Veda 1.35.8.): ihr<Yaa+a" SaivTaa dev AaGaadDad]Tana daXauZae vaYaaRi<a ))8)) hirayka savit deva gd dadhadratn due vryi God Savitr the golden-eyed has come here, giving choice treasures unto him who worships. 6.5. Remedies for Abhicra If ghosts or other creatures or minor devats haunts a person, he may perform the following remedies for protection: One should make two mabhaktval balls from turmeric, puffed rice, yogurt, fried chickpea powder and urad dl powder. The first one should be offered to the apdidevats with the following mantra: p AiGan>Yaae_PYaQa SaPaeR>Yaae Yae caNYae TaTSaMaai[Taa" ) Tae>Yaae bil/MPa[YaC^aiMa Pau<YaMaaedNaMautaMaMa( )) o agnibhyo py atha sarpebhyo ye cnye tat-samrit tebhyo balim prayacchmi puyam odanam uttamam I give this excellent offering to the fire deities, to the snakes and to all others who take shelter of this building.

Then one should scatter mustard seeds in all the ten directions of the building where the disturbance is felt with the following mantra: p APaGaC^NTau Tae >aUTaa Yae >aUTaa >auivSa&iSQaTaa" )) Yae >aUTaa ivgank-TaaRrSTae GaC^NTYaajaYaa hre" )) o apagacchantu te bht ye bht bhuvi-sasthit ye bht vighna-kartras te gacchanty jay hare May all inauspicious subtle beings that may obstruct our service be gone by the order of the Lord. Then the next mabhaktval ball should be offered to the ghosts with the following mantra: p >aUTaaiNa ra+aSaa vaiPa Yae_iPa iTa=iNTa ke-cNa ) Tae GahNTau bil/MSaveR vaSTau&Ga*aMYah& PauNa" )) o bhtni rkas vpi ye pi tihanti kecana te ghantu balim sarve vstu ghmy aha puna Those ghosts, rkasas and others who are here, please accept this offering. The two balls should be taken out of the building and thrown away. The place where they were offered should be purified by sprinkling with pacagavya (mixture of milk, yogurt, ghee, cowdung and cow-urine). The following Balabhadra-kavaca-mantra is also very effective against evil eye and black magic. r Balabhadra-stotra Kavaca Duryodhana said: O great sage, please give me the transcendental Balarma-kavaca, which wise Garga Muni gave to the gops, and which gives all protection. r Prvipka Muni said: After bathing and dressing in clean cotton garments, a person should sit on a kua-grass mat, purify his hands with mantras, bow down, and with fixed intelligence meditate on Lord Ka's elder brother, Lord Balarma. goloka-dhmdhipati parevara pareu m ptu pavitra-krtana bh-maala sarapavad vilakyate yan-mrdhni m ptu sa bhmi-maale sensu m rakatu sra-pir yuddhe sad rakatu m hal ca

durgeu cvyn musal sad m vaneu sakaraa di-deva kalindaj-vega-haro jaleu nlmbaro rakatu m sadgnau vyau ca rmo 'vatu khe bala ca mahrave 'nanta-vapu sad mm r-vsudevo 'vatu parvateu sahasra-r ca mah-vivde rogeu m rakatu rauhieyo m kma-plo 'vatu va vipatsu kmt sad rakatu dhenukri krodht sad m dvivida-prahr lobht sad rakatu balvalrir moht sad m kila mgadhri prta sad rakatu vi-dhurya prhne sad m mathur-purendra madhyandine gopa-sakha praptu svart parhne 'vatu m sadaiva sya phandro 'vatu m sadaiva part paro rakatu m pradoe pre nithe ca duranta-vrya pratya-kle 'vatu m sadaiva vidiku m rakatu revat-patir dku pralambrir adho yaddvaha rdhva sad m balabhadra rt tath samantd baladeva eva hi anta sadvyt puruottamo bahir ngendra-llo 'vatu m mah-bala sadntartm ca vasan hari svaya praptu pra paramevaro mahn devsur bhaya-nana ca hutana ppa-cayendhannm vinana vighna-ghatasya viddhi siddhsana varma-vara balasya May Lord Balarma, who is the master of Goloka, who is the supreme controller of all controllers, and whose fame is spotless, protect me. May Lord Balarma, who on His head holds the earth as if it were a single mustard seed, protect me in this world. May Lord Balarma protect me when I am surrounded by many armies. May Lord Balarma, who holds a plow, always protect me in battle. May

Lord Balarma, who holds a club, always protect me in many fortresses. May Lord Balarma, the Supreme Personality of Godhead protect me in the forest. May Lord Balarma, who wears blue garments and who stopped the Yamun, always protect me in fire. May Lord Balarma protect me in the wind. May Lord Balarma protect me in the sky. May Lord Balarma, who is Lord Ananta Himself, always protect me in the great ocean. May Lord Balarma, who is Vasudeva's son, protect me on mountains. May Lord Balarma, who has a thousand heads, protect me in great disputes. May Lord Balarma, who is Rohi's son, protect me from diseases. May Lord Balarma, who fulfills desires, protect me from catastrophes. May Lord Balarma, who is the enemy of Dhenuksura, always protect me from lust. May Lord Balarma, who killed Dvivida, always protect me from anger. May Lord Balarma, who is the enemy of Balvala, always protect me from greed. May Lord Balarma, who is the enemy of Jarsandha, always protect me from illusion. May Lord Balarma, who is the best of the Vis, always protect me at sunrise. May Lord Balarma, who is the king of Mathura' City, always protect me in the morning. May Lord Balarma, who is the friend of the gopas, always protect me at midday. May Lord Balarma, who is supremely independent, always protect me in the afternoon. May Lord Balarma, who is the king of serpents, always protect me at sunset. May Lord Balarma, who is greater than the greatest, always protect me in the evening. May Lord Balarma, whose power is invicible, always protect me in the middle of the night. May Lord Balarma always protect me at every sunrise. May Lord Balarma, who is the master of Revat, protect me from every direction. May Lord Balarma, who is the enemy of Pralamba, protect me from every direction. May Lord Balarma, who is the best of the Ydavas, protect me from below. May Lord Balarma always protect me from above. May Lord Balarma protect me from near and far. May Lord Balarma protect me everywhere. May Lord Balarma, who is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, always protect me from within. May powerful Lord Balarma, who enjoys pastimes as the king of serpents, protect me from without. May Lord Balarma, who is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Supersoul residing in everyone's heart, always protect me. Please know that this kavaca of Lord Balarma is the best of armours. It destroys the fears of the demigods and demons. It is a blazing fire that burns up the fuel of a host of sins. It is the death of a host of obstacles. It is the abode of spiritual perfection.

6.6. The Nryaa-kavaca Shield The above-mentioned different levels of curses and flaws in the chart may all be effectively remedied by the daily chanting of the Nryaa-kavaca given in the rmad-Bhgavatam (6.8.4-42.). The procedure is the following: Vivarpa said: If some form of fear arrives, one should first wash his hands and legs clean and then perform camana by chanting this mantra: p APaiv}a" Paiv}aae va SavaRvSQaa& GaTaae_iPa va ) YaSSMareTPau<@rqk-a+a&-Sa baa>YaNTar" Xauic" )) [qivZ<au [qivZ<au [qivZ<au ) o apavitra pavitro v sarvvasth gato pi v ya smaret puarkka sa bhybhyantara uci r-viu r-viu r-viu Then one should touch kua grass and sit gravely and silently, facing north. When completely purified, one should touch the mantra composed of eight syllables to the eight parts of his body and touch the mantra composed of twelve syllables to his hands. Thus, in the following manner, he should bind himself with the Nryaa coat of armor. First, while chanting the mantra composed of eight syllables [p NaMaae NaaraYa<aaYa - o namo nryaya], beginning with the praava, the syllable o, one should touch his hands to eight parts of his body, starting with the two feet and progressing systematically to the knees, thighs, abdomen, heart, chest, mouth and head. Then one should chant the mantra in reverse, beginning from the last syllable [ya], while touching the parts of his body in the reverse order. These two processes are known as utpatti-nysa and sahra-nysa respectively. Then one should chant the mantra composed of twelve syllables [p NaMaae >aGavTae vaSaudevaYa - o namo bhagavate vsudevya]. Preceding each syllable by the okra, one should place the syllables of the mantra on the tips of his fingers, beginning with the index finger of the right hand and concluding with the index finger of the left. The four remaining syllables should be placed on the joints of the thumbs. One must then chant the mantra of six syllables [p ivZ<ave NaMa" - o viave nama]. One should place the syllable o on his heart, the syllable vi on the top of his head, the syllable a between his eyebrows, the syllable a on his tuft of hair [ikh], and the syllable ve between his eyes. The chanter of the mantra should then place the syllable na on all the joints of his body and meditate on the syllable ma as being a weapon. He should thus become the perfect personification of the mantra. Thereafter, adding visarga to the final syllable ma, he should chant the mantra Ma" AaYa f-$( - ma astrya

pha in all directions, beginning from the east. In this way, all directions will be bound by the protective armor of the mantra. After finishing this chanting, one should think himself qualitatively one with the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is full in six opulences and is worthy to be meditated upon. Then one should chant the following protective prayer to Lord Nryaa, the Nryaa-kavaca. o harir vidadhyn mama sarva-rak nyastghri-padma patagendra-phe darri-carmsi-gadeu-cpapn dadhno a-guo a-bhu jaleu m rakatu matsya-mrtir ydo-gaebhyo varuasya pt sthaleu myvau-vmano vyt trivikrama khe vatu vivarpa durgev aavy-ji-mukhdiu prabhu pyn nsiho sura-ythapri vimucato yasya maha-hsa dio vinedur nyapata ca garbh rakatv asau mdhvani yaja-kalpa sva-darayonnta-dharo varha rmo dri-kev atha vipravse salakmao vyd bharatgrajo smn mm ugra-dharmd akhilt pramdn nryaa ptu nara ca hst dattas tv ayogd atha yoga-ntha pyd guea kapila karma-bandht sanat-kumro vatu kmadevd dhayar m pathi deva-helant devari-varya pururcanntart krmo harir m nirayd aet dhanvantarir bhagavn ptv apathyd dvandvd bhayd abho nirjittm yaja ca lokd avatj janntd balo gat krodha-vad ahndra dvaipyano bhagavn aprabodhd buddhas tu paa-gaa-pramdt kalki kale kla-malt praptu dharmvanyoru-ktvatra m keavo gaday prtar avyd govinda sagavam tta-veu nryaa prha udtta-aktir madhyan-dine viur arndra-pi devo parhe madhu-hogradhanv sya tri-dhmvatu mdhavo mm doe hkea utrdha-rtre nitha eko vatu padmanbha rvatsa-dhmpara-rtra a pratya o si-dharo janrdana

dmodaro vyd anusandhya prabhte vivevaro bhagavn kla-mrti cakra yugntnala-tigma-nemi bhramat samantd bhagavat-prayuktam dandagdhi dandagdhy ari-sainyam u kaka yath vta-sakho huta gade ani-sparana-visphulige nipihi nipihy ajita-priysi kuma-vainyaka-yaka-rakobhta-grah craya crayrn tva ytudhna-pramatha-preta-mtpica-vipragraha-ghora-dn darendra vidrvaya ka-prito bhma-svano rer hdayni kampayan tva tigma-dhrsi-varri-sainyam a-prayukto mama chindhi chindhi caki carma chata-candra chdaya dvim aghon hara ppa-cakum yan no bhaya grahebhyo bht ketubhyo nbhya eva ca sarspebhyo daribhyo bhtebhyo hobhya eva ca sarvy etni bhagavan-nma-rpnukrtant prayntu sakaya sadyo ye na reya-pratpak garuo bhagavn stotra-stobha chandomaya prabhu rakatv aea-kcchrebhyo vivaksena sva-nmabhi sarvpadbhyo harer nma-rpa-ynyudhni na buddhndriya-mana-prn pntu prada-bha yath hi bhagavn eva vastuta sad asac ca yat satyennena na sarve yntu nam upadrav yathaiktmynubhvn vikalpa-rahita svayam bhayudha-ligkhy dhatte akt sva-myay tenaiva satya-mnena sarva-jo bhagavn hari ptu sarvai svarpair na sad sarvatra sarva-ga vidiku dikrdhvam adha samantd antar bahir bhagavn nrasiha prahpaya loka-bhaya svanena sva-tejas grasta-samasta-tej TRANSLATION The Supreme Lord, who sits on the back of the bird Garua, touching him with His lotus feet, holds eight weaponsthe conchshell, disc, shield, sword, club, arrows, bow and ropes. May that Supreme Personality of Godhead protect me at all times with His eight arms. He is all-powerful because He fully possesses the eight mystic powers [aim, laghim, etc.]. May the Lord, who assumes the body of a great fish, protect me in the water from the fierce animals that are associates of the demigod Varua. By expanding His illusory energy, the Lord assumed the form of the dwarf Vmana. May Vmana protect me on the land. Since the gigantic form of

the Lord, Vivarpa, conquers the three worlds, may He protect me in the sky. May Lord Nsihadeva, who appeared as the enemy of Hirayakaipu, protect me in all directions. His loud laughing vibrated in all directions and caused the pregnant wives of the asuras to have miscarriages. May that Lord be kind enough to protect me in difficult places like the forest and battlefront. The Supreme indestructible Lord is ascertained through the performance of ritualistic sacrifices and is therefore known as Yajevara. In His incarnation as Lord Boar, He raised the planet earth from the water at the bottom of the universe and kept it on His pointed tusks. May that Lord protect me from rogues on the street. May Paraurma protect me on the tops of mountains, and may the elder brother of Bharata, Lord Rmacandra, along with His brother Lakmaa, protect me in foreign countries. May Lord Nryaa protect me from unnecessarily following false religious systems and falling from my duties due to madness. May the Lord in His appearance as Nara protect me from unnecessary pride. May Lord Datttreya, the master of all mystic power, protect me from falling while performing bhakti-yoga, and may Lord Kapila, the master of all good qualities, protect me from the material bondage of fruitive activities. May Sanat-kumra protect me from lusty desires. As I begin some auspicious activity, may Lord Hayagrva protect me from being an offender by neglecting to offer respectful obeisances to the Supreme Lord. May Devari Nrada protect me from committing offenses in worshiping the Deity, and may Lord Krma, the tortoise, protect me from falling to the unlimited hellish planets. May the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His incarnation as Dhanvantari relieve me from undesirable eatables and protect me from physical illness. May Lord abhadeva, who conquered His inner and outer senses, protect me from fear produced by the duality of heat and cold. May Yaja protect me from defamation and harm from the populace, and may Lord Balarma as ea protect me from envious serpents. May the Personality of Godhead in His incarnation as Vysadeva protect me from all kinds of ignorance resulting from the absence of Vedic knowledge. May Lord Buddhadeva protect me from activities opposed to Vedic principles and from laziness that causes one to madly forget the Vedic principles of knowledge and ritualistic action. May Kalkideva, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who appeared as an incarnation to protect religious principles, protect me from the dirt of the age of Kali. May Lord Keava protect me with His club in the first portion of the day, and may Govinda, who is always engaged in playing His flute, protect me in the second portion of the day. May Lord Nryaa, who is equipped with all potencies, protect me in the third part of the day, and may Lord Viu, who carries a disc to kill His enemies, protect me in the fourth part of the day. May Lord Madhusdana, who carries a bow very fearful for the demons, protect me during the fifth part of the day. In the evening, may Lord Mdhava, appearing as Brahm, Viu and Mahevara, protect me, and in the beginning of night may Lord Hkea protect me. At the dead of

night [in the second and third parts of night] may Lord Padmanbha alone protect me. May the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who bears the rvatsa on His chest, protect me after midnight until the sky becomes pinkish. May Lord Janrdana, who carries a sword in His hand, protect me at the end of night [during the last four ghaiks of night]. May Lord Dmodara protect me in the early morning, and may Lord Vivevara protect me during the junctions of day and night. Set into motion by the Supreme Personality of Godhead and wandering in all the four directions, the disc of the Supreme Lord has sharp edges as destructive as the fire of devastation at the end of the millennium. As a blazing fire burns dry grass to ashes with the assistance of the breeze, may that Sudarana cakra burn our enemies to ashes. O club in the hand of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, you produce sparks of fire as powerful as thunderbolts, and you are extremely dear to the Lord. I am also His servant. Therefore kindly help me pound to pieces the evil living beings known as kumas, vainyakas, yakas, rkasas, bhtas and grahas. Please pulverize them. O best of conchshells, O Pcajanya in the hands of the Lord, you are always filled with the breath of Lord Ka. Therefore you create a fearful sound vibration that causes trembling in the hearts of enemies like the rkasas, pramatha ghosts, pretas, mts, picas and brhmaa ghosts with fearful eyes. O king of sharp-edged swords, you are engaged by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Please cut the soldiers of my enemies to pieces. Please cut them to pieces! O shield marked with a hundred brilliant moonlike circles, please cover the eyes of the sinful enemies. Pluck out their sinful eyes. May the glorification of the transcendental name, form, qualities and paraphernalia of the Supreme Personality of Godhead protect us from the influence of bad planets, meteors, envious human beings, serpents, scorpions, and animals like tigers and wolves. May it protect us from ghosts and the material elements like earth, water, fire and air, and may it also protect us from lightning and our past sins. We are always afraid of these hindrances to our auspicious life. Therefore, may they all be completely destroyed by the chanting of the Hare Ka mah-mantra. Lord Garua, the carrier of Lord Viu, is the most worshipable lord, for he is as powerful as the Supreme Lord Himself. He is the personified Vedas and is worshiped by selected verses. May he protect us from all dangerous conditions, and may Lord Vivaksena, the Personality of Godhead, also protect us from all dangers by His holy names. May the Supreme Personality of Godheads holy names, His transcendental forms, His carriers and all the weapons decorating Him as personal associates protect our intelligence, senses, mind and life air from all dangers. The subtle and gross cosmic manifestation is material, but nevertheless it is non-different from the Supreme Personality of Godhead because He is ultimately the cause of all causes. Cause and effect are factually one because the cause is present in the effect. Therefore the Absolute Truth,

the Supreme Personality of Godhead, can destroy all our dangers by any of His potent parts. The Supreme Personality of Godhead, the living entities, the material energy, the spiritual energy and the entire creation are all individual substances. In the ultimate analysis, however, together they constitute the supreme one, the Personality of Godhead. Therefore those who are advanced in spiritual knowledge see unity in diversity. For such advanced persons, the Lords bodily decorations, His name, His fame, His attributes and forms and the weapons in His hand are manifestations of the strength of His potency. According to their elevated spiritual understanding, the omniscient Lord, who manifests various forms, is present everywhere. May He always protect us everywhere from all calamities. Prahlda Mahrja loudly chanted the holy name of Lord Nsihadeva. May Lord Nsihadeva, roaring for His devotee Prahlda Mahrja, protect us from all fear of dangers created by stalwart leaders in all directions through poison, weapons, water, fire, air and so on. May the Lord cover their influence by His own transcendental influence. May Nsihadeva protect us in all directions and in all corners, above, below, within and without. Vivarpa continued: O Indra, this mystic armor related to Lord Nryaa has been described by me to you. By putting on this protective covering, you will certainly be able to conquer the leaders of the demons. If one employs this armor, whomever he sees with his eyes or touches with his feet is immediately freed from all the above-mentioned dangers. This prayer, Nryaa-kavaca, constitutes subtle knowledge transcendentally connected with Nryaa. One who employs this prayer is never disturbed or put in danger by the government, by plunderers, by evil demons or by any type of disease. O King of heaven, a brhmaa named Kauika formerly used this armor when he purposely gave up his body in the desert by mystic power. Surrounded by many beautiful women, Citraratha, the King of Gandharvaloka, was once passing in his airplane over the brhmaas body at the spot where the brhmaa had died. Suddenly Citraratha was forced to fall from the sky headfirst with his airplane. Struck with wonder, he was ordered by the great sages named the Vlikhilyas to throw the brhmaas bones in the nearby River Sarasvat. He had to do this and bathe in the river before returning to his own abode. r ukadeva Gosvm said: My dear Mahrja Parkit, one who employs this armor or hears about it with faith and veneration when afraid because of any conditions in the material world is immediately freed from all dangers and is worshiped by all living entities. King Indra, who performed one hundred sacrifices, received this prayer of protection from Vivarpa. After conquering the demons, he enjoyed all the opulences of the three worlds.

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