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CONTENT

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1 Vol 6 Editorial Robert Gover, USA 5

Western Astrology
2 The Divine Michelangelo Andrew McDonald, U.K 9
3 Buy Or Not To Buy Beata Kibil, U.K 35
4 18-19 degrees of Virgo/Pisces & the Eclipse of Sept 2007 Michele Adler, USA 44
5 Beware Late Aug 2009 Robert Gover, USA 70
6 Nokia's New Era - Challenges and Chances Maarit Laurento, Finland 75
7 Traditional Medical Astrology Oscar Hofman, Netherlands 87
8 The Beast from the Depths of Chaos Jennifer Van Bergen, USA 93
Kat Miller
9 Transits & Switchphrases – June to Sept Kat Miller, USA 100
10 Ho’oponopono - A Hawaiian Healing Technique Kat Miller, USA 104
Carl Johan Calleman & Joseph R. Giove
11 The Rebirth Celebration May 9-11, 2009 Carl Johan Calleman, Sweden 106
12 The Inner Dimensions of Cosmic Rebirth Joseph R. Giove, USA 113
Sergey Smelyakov & Jan Wicherink
13 Whether Comet Lulin would Energize the
Foci of Comet Hale-Bopp? Sergey Smelyakov, Russia 117
The Comet Hale-Bopp Foci As The Resonance Points
14 Of The Chronicle Of World Disasters Sergey Smelyakov, Russia 123
Comet Hale-Bopp’s Foci: The Hidden Schedule Of World Sergey Smelyakov &
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Disasters  Jan Wicherink 134

16 Saptarishis Astrology Astro News SA Team 161

17 Active Astrology – 2 Ciro Discepolo, Italy 164
18 The Astrological Language Of The Goddess Mariagrazia Pelaia, Italy 169

Indian Astrology
19 Obituary – S.S.Sareen SA 176
20 Saptarishis Astrology Update SA 177
21 Panoti Yoga P.M.Padia, India 180
22 Saptarishis Gurukul Saptarishis Astrology 196
23 The Astrological Chart & Chakras Laura Barat, USA 219
24 Bhrighu Saral Paddathi - 5 Andree Leclerc, Canada 231
25 Astrological Poetry Of Ameer Khusro Samad Husain Rizvi, Pakistan 245
26 What Men & Women Want Ashok Upadhyay, India 262
27 Krishna’s BTR Technique Krishnamurthy S, India 267
 Madhura Krishnamurthi Sastri
28 New Light On Jaimini Astrology – Part 3 Madhura Krishnamurthi Sastri, India 278
29 Jaimini System – A Revelation Madhura Krishnamurthi Sastri, India 287
Shanmukha
30 True Jaimini Navamsa Revealed - 2 Shanmukha, India 296
31 Graha Chakra Shanmukha, India 308
32 Manipravala Rajayoga of Jaimini Shanmukha, India 316
Chandrashekhar Sharma
33 Guru Nadi -2 Chandrashekhar Sharma, India 342
34 Book In Focus - Vedic Astrology Demystified Chandrashekhar Sharma, India 362
Venkat Ramana
35 Bhrighu Saral Paddathi – 6 Venkat Ramana, India 368
36 Bhrighu Saral Paddathi - 7 Venkat Ramana, India 375
37 Prashna – A Unique Approach Venkat Ramana, India 383
U.K.Jha
38 Tara Dasa U.K.Jha, India 393
39 Occultism In Astrological Remedies U.K.Jha, India 406
40 Mandook Dasa U.K.Jha, India 424
Paresh Desai
41 Chandrat Nakshatra Bindu Horoscope - 2 Paresh Desai, India 451
42 Chandrat Nakshatra Bindu Horoscope - 3 Paresh Desai, India 456

43 Fruits of Worshipping Each Nakshatra Vamadeva Shastri, USA 465

44 Rishi Jaimini on Eye Ailments Jagdish Raj Ratra, India 470
45 Nimitta Choodamani – A Rare Work Raghavendra Rao, India 488
46 Thandavamalai-3 R. Ramanathan, India 507
47 Dnyaneshwari - Chapter 4 V.V. Shirvaikar, USA 523
48 Research On Changing Hand Lines (Gujurati) Rakesh Desai, India 529
49 Horoscope In Your Hand Rabinder Nath Bhandari, India 532
The Hand Of Barack Obama Upendra Bhadoriya &
50 Rakesh Desai, India 546
51 Saptarishis Astrology Astro News SA Team 550
52 Rudraksha & Its Real Truth Alok Jagawat, India 553
53 Timing Of Death – A BCP Experiment P.L.Chakraborty, India 569
54 Role Of Dasamsa & Vimshottari Dasa Pradeep Goel, India 573
55 Psychological Problems & Nandi Nadi Prof D.A.Negandhi, India 588
56 Ardra Nakshatra Padas In Ravana Samhita - 1 Babban Kumar Singh, India 593
57 Sukar Nadi - 5 Saptarishis Astrology Team 609
58 Mars In Virgo Va Da Bhatt, India 624
59 1008 Petals SA 634
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 Saptarishis Astrology’s Update

I t has been a journey of thrills and adventure since we launched Saptarishis Astrology.
Some of our aims and missions have been fulfilled with the favorable response received
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Saptarishis Astrology was started after years of frustration to improve few shortcomings in
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Trinal Issues
In the current 12 months there are few goals to be achieved. However, considering the
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the author has communicated clearly from all angles. One experience which our editors have
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Problems & Solutions

T here is a huge bunch of mails that is received regularly by readers seeking solutions
for their problems. We feel really bad that we, so far, were unable to help. We have
not replied to such mails and hence we do apologize to all for this. The reason for
not replying to them is that we do not have a section yet dedicated to corrective and
propitiatory measures. We actually did not want to do what most magazines do which is to
run columns where readers write with their problems and ask for solutions – but now the
time is ripe and we realize that, to be of better assistance to our human folks, such a column
needs to be started. Remedial measures are the best part of Indian astrology and in that field;
the Lal Kitab stands with non second. Unfortunately there are very few real practitioners of
it and to be a real practitioner, one needs to know palmistry coupled with astrology since the
Red Book stressed on using palmistry along with astrology. In our years of search, we found
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interiors of India. We have seen that his results on many charts have been very effective. He
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practice that is common among internet forums is asking the remedy for oneself in 20
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reason being that everyone should know that remedies work more when you have faith in
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cannot go to 20 Gods at the same time – guess they like faithfulness in us.

Burning Midnight Oil

T he need of the hour is not to wait till you are 20 years old in astrology but to take
verses & small techniques which are easy to decipher and test them aggressively.
Every successful astrologer knows that this is the only way he has come up in his
astrological journey. So if you are just few years old and understand basics of astrology, just
take few verses, collect data from internet forums and test it aggressively. You can also use
the verses and techniques mentioned in the palm leaf notes at the end of each article and test
it on 10 charts. The aim is not only to come up with a technique that works but also to write
articles on techniques that don’t work. For example for a Gemini Asc when Transit Jupiter
the 7th lord aspects Venus or the 7th lord from Jupiter of the natal chart, then marriage
happens but does this work on all Gemini ascendant charts, it can only be confirmed when
someone uses 20 to 50 charts and tests it statistically produces an article and gives the
technique some credence, though blindly going on statistical results is also not prudent
which every experienced astrologer has realized. But such kind of articles helps in focusing
the attention of an erudite astrologer who can further refine it. This way you can help save
time of other astro-students who would waste years on fruitless techniques due to non-
statistical testing & create good karma. This is a useful service you could render to the
astrological society. We would be happy to publish any such researchers provided the data
you use is authentic enough. If you need any assistance or need some research techniques to
work on we will be happy to assist provided you are a serious student of this science.

Lastly Saptarishis Astrology Team appreciates the love showered on us by the astrological
community and hope that, with their blessings and affection, we can make astrology a better
place to evolve in. With folded hands we bow to you all. May The Force Be With Every
One.

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P. M. Padia is an unknown name in India
but in the West he is known as the guru of
the man who introduced Vedic astrology in
America, yes the guru of James Braha.
Every American reads Mr Braha’s books
when he starts Vedic astrology. James first
learnt astrology from R. Santhanam & then
had to come back to India and learn from
Padia Saheb whom he immortalized in his
books. Padia Saheb learnt astrology
through 3 books and then mainly from his
meticulous observation skills sharpened
through decades. He has been a extremely
beloved friend of Saptarishis Astrology
since many years and now has written the
very first article of his life for Saptarishis
Astrology at this ripe age of 70. We expect
many articles to come out of his experience
and in this venture SA Team member
Andree Leclerc’s hard work is appreciated
in teaming up with P.M.Padia and making
this possible.
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Panoti Yoga
By
P. M. Padia, India
Assistant Redactor: Andree Leclerc, Canada
I n the field of astrology, we often
witness many difficulties in a majority
of charts. Or, to the contrary, we may
fail to see incoming trouble or to diagnose
lifelong afflictions that manifest in a
native’s life despite the promise of several
favourable yogas. My aim in life is to make
astrology simple & at the same time it is
seen that students do not like simple
techniques, the more complicated techniques
they are given they feel it’s a gem of a
technique and they ignore simple methods. I
guess since life in modern times are
complicated hence our liking for complex
things of life.
Panoti yoga is a technique that proves very
useful in assessing the effects of transits.
Since decades, I have elaborated on this gem
and applied it to Natal charts & not just
transits. This has enabled my assessment of
a native’s actual possibilities in life and
chronic problems to gain much accuracy –
and proves to be a great help to people as
they can better be acquainted with their lot
in life and can benefit from more efficiently
adapted remedial measures. I strongly
recommend verifying if it is applicable be-
fore making any judgment on a chart as this
can block great Raja yogas from delivering
their promises. Often, we note malefic yogas
such as Kala Sarpa, Kemadruma, Pitru
Dosha, Shakata yoga, Sarpa yoga, etc. but
we forget to see good or bad Panoti yogas
which give powerful effects in the life of a
native.
Some 95% of astrologers will fail to note and
properly balance the synergy and impact of
good and negative yogas. So, above all, we
need to judge how many bad and un-
favourable yogas are present and evaluate
their strength. At the same time, we should
see how many good and favourable yogas are found and what their strength is. If bad yogas are
more powerful than good yogas, this will definitively create difficulties, disappointments,
hardships and unhappiness in the life of the native. And if good yogas are prevailing over bad
yogas, there will be happiness, harmony, peace and progress in the native’s life. One need not
worry from hearing the word Panoti which means bad luck, before getting afraid of it one must
judge how much percentage Panoti will act good or bad, this comes with experience in this
method. The applications to natal charts you will find below are issued from my own research
and are not available in any text book. I have applied this technique to natal Moon, other planets
and also houses as all these can be found to be under Panoti. You are now invited to discover
and experience with this secret.

1.0 Panoti Yoga is…

The planetary position between the Moon and Saturn in Vedic astrology system. Colloquially
the word Panoti means Bad Luck. But in our article, this would be differentiated as Good Panoti
& Bad Panoti Yogas.

1.1 Highlight Of This Technique

You may kindly note that though this technique sounds familiar to Sade sati & Dhaiya methods
of general interpretation, it has some special features not commonly known which, though
briefly presented below, will be expounded on in detail with the help of example charts.
a) Use Panoti Yoga technique not only on transits but start with it on Natal Charts to judge
the strength of charts if there is Panoti yoga at the time of birth.
b) Use Panoti Yoga technique from reference point of Houses
c) Use Panoti Yoga technique from reference point of Lord of Houses
d) Use Panoti Yoga technique from reference point of Karakas
e) Use Panoti Yoga technique from reference point of Arudhas
f) Use Panoti Yoga technique from reference point of Mahadasha/Antardasha lords

2.0 Definition of Panoti Yoga

In Indian Vedic astrology, at the time of giving prediction for a natal chart, we must consider
whether there is Panoti yoga in the natal chart itself. We want to see that Panoti is afflicting the
Moon first and then we look for other Panoti factors. Here are the causes for Natal Panoti yoga
to be present:
1. Saturn placed in the 4H or 8H from the Moon.
2. Saturn afflicting the natal Moon by conjunction to it or by being placed in the 12H or 2H
from the Moon’s position.
3. Saturn placed in the 4H or 8H from the Ascendant and/or its Lord and/or the Sun or, by
afflicting these factors by conjunction, or by being placed in the 12H or 2H from them.
4. Saturn placed in the 4H or 8H from the any other house, planet or karaka will also cause
Panoti to these or, here also, by being posited as above in conjunction, 12H or 2H from
said house, planet or karaka.
If there are Raja yogas in the natal chart at the time of birth, and at the same time there is
malefic Panoti yoga, the benefic results of Raja yoga will be reduced by 50 percent or the native
will not get benefic results of Raja yoga.

By transit, when Saturn is in the 4H or in 8H from the Moon, it makes a small ‘Panoti yoga’ for
2 ½ years – and when Saturn is in 12H from Moon, or with the Moon or in 2H from Moon, it
makes a Big Panoti for 7 ½ years, which contains 3 steps:
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When Saturn is in 12th from Moon, it is called Panoti on the Head (mastak in Sanskrit) means
starting Panoti first 2.5 years period,

When Saturn is with Moon, it is called Panoti on the Chest, the second 2.5 years period and,

When Saturn is in 2H from Moon, it is called Panoti on the Feet, descending Panoti or last 2.5
years period.

To clarify the application of Panoti by transit, please see Annex 1 – this will also give you the
Panotis on each natal Moon sign for Saturn’s latest transits and the coming one.

Categories: Benefic & Malefic

Panoti yoga has two main categories as follows:

Malefic Panoti Yogas: Gold and Iron based Panotis give bad results for progress in worldly
happiness and hardships and struggles in the life of the native.

Benefic Panoti Yogas: Copper and Silver based Panotis give good results for progress in worldly
happiness and easy achievements.

4.0 Four Bases of Panoti Yoga

There are four bases of Panoti Yoga depending on the elements. Each has a separate method for
calculating it.

4.1 Gold Base

When transit Saturn enters a new sign if, at the same time, transit Moon is in 1st, 6th or 11th
house from natal Moon, this yoga makes Panoti on ‘Golden Base’ for 2 ½ years. This is not a
good yoga – it gives anxiety, worries, and during this period the native has to suffer struggle,
hardships and uneasiness in his life.

4.2 Iron Base

When transit Saturn enters a new sign if, at the same time, transit
Moon is in 4th, 8th or 12th house from natal Moon, this yoga makes Panoti
on ‘Iron Base’ for 2 ½ years. This is not a good yoga either and during
this period the native has to do very hard work to achieve goals and to
fulfill his desires and suffers more struggle, hardship and uneasiness in
his routine work. This sometimes badly affects the native, transforming
him or her from hero to zero!

4.3 Copper Base

When transit Saturn enters a new sign if, at the same time, transit Moon is in 3rd, 7th or 10th
house from natal Moon, this yoga makes Panoti on ‘Copper Base’ for 2 ½ years. This is a good
yoga that gives good progress in worldly happiness in the subject of money, business, service,
family matters and daily work, etc.

4.4 Silver Base

When transit Saturn enters a new sign if, at the same time, transit Moon is in 2nd, 5th or 9th
house from natal Moon, this yoga makes Panoti on ‘Silver Base’ for 2 ½ years. This is a very
good yoga that gives good progress in worldly happiness in the subject of money, business,
service, family matters, daily work, etc.

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5.0 Interpretation Rules
Please find below the rules for interpretation of the Panoti Yogas.

5.1 If Saturn is a friend of the Ascendant Lord or of the Lord of Moon’s sign, and Panoti is
on the base of copper or silver in the natal chart or in Panoti transits, it will be beneficial and
will give positive results in a person’s worldly happiness; and, if Saturn is enemy (shatru) of the
above (Lord of Ascendant or Lord of Moon’s sign) it will give somewhat less benefit in
comparison to the above.

5.2 If Saturn is Lord of the Ascendant or Lord of angles (Kendra) and/or trines (trikona) and
is making Panoti yoga, he will give less harm.

5.3 If Saturn is an enemy of the ascendant Lord or of the Lord of the Moon’s sign, and Panoti
is on the base of gold or iron, it will badly harm the native in the fields of economy, service,
business, family matters, illness, unhappiness and anxiety, etc. And, if Saturn is a friend of the
above (ascendant Lord or Lord of Moon’s sign), it will cause less harm in comparison to the
above.

5.4 In the Natal chart, if Saturn is Lord of 6, 8th or 12th house, it becomes more malefic
(double malefic) because in this stage, it is also karaka of 6, 8 and 12 houses. And further, if it is
also retrograde, then it becomes triple times malefic in giving undesirable results.

5.5 A person who is born under a malefic Panoti yoga is going to suffer hardships,
unhappiness and anxiety when Saturn makes Panoti yoga in transit. It is like the transit will
deliver the promise of the natal chart. During this transit period, if any malefic planet also
makes malefic transit on the concerned house/lord/karaka, then the native will have to suffer
more troubles. Also, if simultaneously to this period the Maha dasha and/or Antar dasha point
to difficult phase(s), the native will have to suffer even more hardships or vice versa when
benefic dasha is active then, protection is received or the harm is lessened. This point cannot be
ignored & most tend to ignore it.

5.6 The Ascendant (native himself) and its Lord and karaka Sun, 4H (general happiness) and
its Lord and karaka Moon, 9H (grace of guru, grace of God and grace of fate) and its Lord and
karakas Jupiter and Sun must be in a good position – then the native will get worldly happiness
and worldly achievements. If these are afflicted by malefic planets or by Panoti yoga, the native
has to do very hard work to achieve goals and to fulfill his desires and suffers more struggles,
hardships and uneasiness in his daily life. This sometimes badly affects the native, downgrading
him or her from hero to zero. If the above factors are strong and benefic then Panoti yoga will
be less harmful. This point is extremely important and cannot be ignored.

5.7 In a natal chart, if any house, its Lord or karaka(s) are either weak or afflicted, the native
will have to suffer malefic results related to the indications of said house, Lord or karaka. When
Saturn produces Panoti yoga and affects the above factors either by conjunction or aspect, it
gives malefic results pertaining to their indications.

To sum it up, as you will read on, you will realize that all charts have Panoti if not from the
Moon, at least from some houses, Lord or karaka. Do not discard the technique since Saturn, as
the great Karma Karaka, has for a mission to dispense everyone their allotted karma. Points 5.1
and 5.2 should be kept in mind since, if Saturn is a benefic for the chart, it can give good results.

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When Panoti is active in a chart, the houses, Lords or karakas that Saturn will aspect will suffer
more harm if they are weak in any way. This is the key.

Although this concept may look too simple or too easy to implement. I vouch over this since
5 decades of experience with this technique proved that it is most most essential in judging the
capability of a chart with this and cannot be ignored. Mahapursuha Yogas, Rajayogas all fail,
one of the reasons being Panoti yoga. But read this article very minutely without missing a
single point since if you do miss one point, you will not be able to grasp the technique – and
after that, apply it on 20 charts and behold how beautifully it will act.

Chart 1: Lord Rama

There are controversies about the planetary positions of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Rahu
and Ketu in the horoscope of Lord Sri Ramachandra. So we will not discuss about these planets’
positions.

In this horoscope, the positions we will consider are the Ascendant is Cancer, Lord of the
Ascendant, Moon, is in its own house with exalted Jupiter, the Lord of 9H (house of Grace of
Guru, Grace of God and Fate), as well as Lord of 6H (enemies, quarrels and step-mother). The
Lord of the 5H and 10H, Mars, is exalted in the 7H. The Lord of 7H and 8H, Saturn, is in the
4H also exalted.

This horoscope shows several very benefic yogas like Hamsha yoga, Gajekeshari yoga,
Malavaya yoga, Sasha yoga, Raja yogas… But all these became weak in their worldly
manifestation due to Panoti yoga and gave extreme hardships to the bearer of the chart.

Saturn is an enemy of the Ascendant as well as enemy of the Ascendant Lord Moon (point 5.3).
Saturn is Lord of the 8H and its mulatrikona sign being the 8H makes it most malefic.
Moreover, it is karaka of the 8H, is exalted and retrograde (point 5.4). Retrograde planets are far
away from the Sun and closer to the Earth. Consequently, whatever qualities they have, good or
bad, according to their natural personality and their houses (bhavas) lordship, will manifest
extremely powerfully in producing good or bad. Given this principle, Saturn is a most malefic
planet in this horoscope and it is in Panoti Yoga as follows:

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1- Saturn is producing Panoti being in the 4H from the Moon. This most malefic Saturn is
making Panoti to the Ascendant, the Ascendant Lord, to the karaka of domestic life (Moon,
karaka of 4H), to the 9H (including Venus placed therein) and to exalted Jupiter, the 9th
Lord who is also karaka of the 9H, karaka of grace of guru, God and fate. So fate becomes
weakened.
2- All manifestations, whatever one can imagine, can be found here in this world. But, we will
get retributions according to our good or bad luck (one’s fate). Here, the 9th Lord and 9H
karaka Jupiter is in Panoti yoga by Saturn being in the 4th to it and also afflicted by two
malefic planets, Saturn and Mars.
3- Jupiter, the Lord of the 6H (enemy and quarrels) is in the Ascendant or Lagna and is exalted.
This indicates that his enemy, Ravana, was strong and powerful in his ability and expertise
in all fields. He was a Brahmin, spiritual, a well learned person who had knowledge of the
four Vedas and had control over the 9 grahas (planets) – he was called Tri-Loka Swami as he
had conquered all the Gods in heaven. Ravana (enemy), the great personality, was defeated
because the 6th Lord is under Panoti yoga and is afflicted by 2 malefic planets, Saturn and
Mars. Hence as soon as Sri Rama entered into the life of Ravana, the life of Ravana became a
Panoti (Bad Luck Started for Ravana).

4- The Lord of the 6H (Rama’s step-mother who behaved as an enemy) Jupiter is strong,
conjunct the Ascendant & under Panoti Yoga. It shows that his step-mother was powerful
and dominating over the family and she became the cause (Panoti) of Rama’s unhappiness and
exile to the forest. Most malefic Saturn is in the 4H (his own mother) and karaka of the 4H,
Moon, is in Panoti yoga being afflicted by 2 malefic planets so, his own mother could not
promote him for coronation.

Due to Panoti Yoga acting from birth on all angles as shown above, his life was unfortunately
full of struggles & hardships. One must understand that due to not knowing the exact date of
birth it is not possible to find out the Base of Saturn whether Copper, Gold etc. in order to
determine the exact result of Saturn but it is evident, from what has transpired of the life of Sri
Rama, that this Saturn was not a benefic. One must also understand that Avatars (incarnations)
of the Lord manifest for a specific purpose and we must not interpret them in terms of dualities
like happiness/non happiness which is our human way of interpreting all things. We have
interpreted Lord Rama’s horoscope only for the purpose of seeing things astrologically & to
learn the grandeur of Panoti Yoga in Natal Chart.

Chart 2: Silver base Panoti -Jimmy Page

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Remember the good’ old Led Zeppelin days? For those of you who are not acquainted with this
piece of musical history, legendary “Led Zep” has been one of the most popular and influential
rock bands of all times. Jimmy Page, as the band’s leader, combined an excessively dexterous
guitarist with a resourceful composer and very thoughtful manager. It is said that for every
record, he hired a new team of technicians so that no one could claim that the Led Zeppelin
trademark sound could be attributed to others’ input.
Panoti yoga is formed in his natal chart from two angles:
1- by the occupation of Saturn in the 12H from the Moon which affects also houses 7, 8 and 9
2- by the occupation of Saturn in the 8H from the Ascendant

On the day of Saturn’s ingress in the sign of Taurus which occurred before his birth, the
Moon was placed at 28o29 Cancer thus being in the 2H from Natal Moon – this Moon degree
was for his birth location of Herstmon, UK. Thus, Panoti is created here on the Base of Silver.
Referring to our item 4.4, we see that this is a very good yoga that gives good progress in
worldly happiness in the themes of money, business, service, family matters and daily work,
etc.
Saturn is Yoga karaka for his Libra Ascendant which implies that he is Lord of an angle and a
trine. He is also a friend of Mercury, the Moon’s dispositor (points 5.1 & 5.2). Being retrograde
makes it strong but its conjunction with retrograde Mars, aspected by Ketu and placed in the 8H
– this situation grants Saturn considerable afflictions.
The Moon under Panoti is in the 9H so; 9H of fate is also under Panoti influence (point 5.6).
Hardships are shown in his chart by the aspects of Saturn, Mars and Rahu on Venus, the
Ascendant Lord and simultaneously on the 2H and are certainly responsible for his heavy drugs
addiction. Karaka Moon and the 9H are also under heavy affliction, being hemmed in by
Saturn, Mars and Rahu. Moreover, the 9th Lord is retrograde, situation that diminishes his luck
in life. He experienced many personal difficulties and his drug addiction definitively affected
his career (both his life and music were “Rock’n Roll”) (points 5.6 & 5.7). We should note that,
the Moon’s placement in the 9H as 10th Lord was instrumental in his getting good business
associates to work with since it is under a favourable Panoti but the fate condition being quite
damaged in his chart in addition to Rahu being in the 10H, his career came to a major slow down
when his band mate, drummer John Bonham, died of overdose at Jimmy’s house in December
1980.
Despite these flaws, he still has achieved fabulous superstar success and is a millionaire
(something also generally considered “very lucky”).

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 Chart 3: Iron base Panoti

This good lady’s chart with all angles occupied by malefics (Sarpa yoga) shows Panoti in
relation to the benefic planets and occurs from:

1- the Moon, 9H and the 9H Lord all in Taurus

2- the Ascendant
3- Jupiter and 3H (Scorpio)
4- 4H and 5H

On the day of Saturn’s last ingress in Sagittarius prior to her birth, transit Moon was at 27o42
Leo which is in the 4H from her Natal Moon.

According to item 4.2, the Iron Base Panoti is not a good yoga and the native has to do very hard
work to achieve goals and to fulfill his/her desires and suffers more struggle, hardship and
uneasiness in his routine work. This sometimes badly affects the native, transforming him or
her from hero to zero!

As a matter of fact, Saturn’s mulatrikona being the 6H makes this celestial influence more
malefic (point 5.4) while simultaneously, Saturn is a friend to the Lord of the Moon’s sign and
of the Lagna (point 5.3).

She experiences many problems related to the home (insurance folks required many major fixes
or will considerably increase their premium), sense of security and happiness (she has anxiety
fits for which she takes medication), married life (husband works very long hours to make ends
meet and has some bad habits), income and gains (she lives in very remote location where no
steady job can be found) and general good luck (some major problem requiring its load of
unplanned for expenditure regularly pops out of fate’s box almost on a weekly basis - not your
next lottery winner!). All these areas are related to Jupiter as 4th and 7th Lord, the Moon as
karaka for heart, mind and 11th Lord and Venus as 2nd and 9th house Lord.

We will note that from Arudha Lagna in Gemini, the 4H of home and happiness is Virgo which
suffers under Natal Panoti and is otherwise heavily afflicted by the Nodes and Mars & Saturn’s
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aspects. Her home is a major problem but she cannot afford to abandon it to move to a rental
apartment.

Besides the Panoti factor, the Ascendant and its Lord, karaka Sun and 4H are all under malefic
afflictions (point 5.6).

When Jupiter’s Maha dasha started on Dec 11, 1994, transit Moon was in Pisces (1.1.f) which is
the 11H from Natal Moon, giving Golden base Panoti. Saturn was in Aquarius, in the 4H from
Natal Jupiter. On the whole, this promises to be a difficult dasha and, since Maha dasha Lord
Jupiter is under Panoti, we can be sure that its karakatwas such as children, wealth, luck, etc.
will be affected.

On Aug 11 2008, when Mars antardasha started, Moon was in Cancer (1.1.f) which gives some
positive as Copper base Panoti and Saturn was in Leo, the 12H of loss, 5H of past life merits and
10H of career from Jupiter. Two days before the end of this Mars antardasha, on July 15 2008,
she declared personal bankruptcy. The next Antaradasha of Rahu started with Moon in
Sagittarius, 8 houses from Natal Moon giving Iron base Panoti and Saturn was still in Leo, the
12H.

Chart 4: Copper base Panoti

To cheer us up, here’s a Copper Base Panoti.

Panoti is formed by:

1- Saturn being in the 8H from the Moon

2- Saturn being in the Ascendant
3- Saturn also affects Venus which is conjunct the Moon and 6H matters

At the time of Saturn’s last ingress in Sagittarius prior to her birth, transit Moon was at 7o25
Pisces which is in the 3H from her Natal Moon.

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According to item 4.3, this is a good yoga that gives good progress in worldly happiness in
matters of money, business, service, family matters and daily work, etc.

How many people do you know who, even though they have not chosen and studied for a
career, happily go to work every morning??

This is her case. She has been working for the hottest clothing store in the Province of Quebec,
Canada for over 35 years and, thanks to her passion for merchandising and clientele service, she
has been the #1 sales person ever since – she even trained the store’s owner!

On closer look, we see that Saturn is not a friend to the Ascendant but, to the contrary, an
enemy; he is also Lord of the 7H (business), an angle, thus giving less benefit but also less harm
as the 7H is Aquarius, its moolatrikona sign (points 5.1, 5.3 & 5.3)

Saturn is also 6th Lord (enemy and diseases), Retrograde and conjunct the Ascendant to the
exact degree – she is at present very sick with a bones disease and has had problems and phobias
about enemies all her life (point 5.4)

Her Ascendant Lord which is also karaka Sun is weak and afflicted, 4th Lord and karaka Moon
are both under Panoti and the 9th Lord is afflicted by the Nodes. She, in fact, has had to work
relentlessly to achieve her goals daily and has lived through many hardships in the area of
father, fate, mother, happiness and contentment (point 5.6).

Saturn also aspects Jupiter, Lord of 5H and 8H and Mercury, Lord of 2H and 11H. She has no
children, was cheated on by her first husband, has smoked cannabis for years, divorced and is
unhappy in any social circle (point 5.7)

Despite all this, she still has met with success in her work.

Chart 5: Amitabh Bachchan

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 We all know that Amitabh Bacchan is the most famous Indian actor – he was also honoured
abroad and his reputation in unmatched.

In his horoscope, we find Aquarius on the Ascendant. He is born under Panoti yoga on Golden
base which gives hardships and struggle in life, slowing progress, and we know that this has
manifested in his life.

Panoti yoga is caused by Saturn being in the 8H from the Moon.

On the day of Saturn’s ingress in the sign of Taurus which occurred before his birth, the Moon
was placed at 29o36 Leo thus being in the 11H from Natal Moon. Thus, Panoti is created here on
the Base of Gold.

Despite this, he could make progress and could get fame and honour in his life because the Lord
of Aquarius, Saturn, is in the 4H in a friendly sign; it is also in Kubera’s house (Taurus, the 2nd
sign whose Lord is Venus or Kubera, the treasurer of the devas or gods) and retrograde, which
makes it stronger (point 5.1 & 5.2).

Venus, Raja yogakaraka as Lord of houses 4 & 9 along with the Lords of houses 5, 8, 7, 3 and 10
are all in the 8H creating Raja yogas and placed in a trine yoga to the Ascendant Lord, Saturn.
So, the Lords of all the houses above are cooperative with the strong Lord of the Ascendant and
provide excellent results (point 5.6).

The Lord of houses 2 and 11 (money and benefits), Jupiter, being karaka of houses 2, 5, 9, 10 & 11,
is in exaltation in the 6H. It is in the 10H of career from the Moon and creates a Hamsha yoga
and Gajakeshari yoga. Jupiter also aspects his own house, the 2H, and the 10H of career – with
the contribution of such as strong Jupiter, he is getting money, fame and honours (point 5.6).

His Panoti yoga shows that Saturn is in the exaltation sign of the Moon while the Moon is
placed in Saturn’s exaltation sign which reduces the bad effect to some extent.

Amitabh has malefic Ketu in the Ascendant and Saturn is aspecting it while also aspecting
Jupiter (liver) in the 6H (intestines). The 6th sign, Virgo, is in the house of injury (8H) and
Mars is placed therein so both the 6H house and 6th sign are disturbed. As the Lord of the 6H
(illness, accidents, enemies and debts) is under Panoti yoga, he has survived serious illness and
injury and came out of debt (Panoti gave some relief from 6H matters). There is also Angar
yoga (fiery conjunction of Mars and Sun) in the 6th sign of intestines.

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 Chart 6: Golden base Panoti

This is the chart of a girl who was possessed right from birth by two mean entities. She had fits
of madness that grew worst as she aged and was diagnosed with ‘Dissociative identity disorder’.
She was exorcized at 3.7 years.

At the time of Saturn’s last ingress in Sagittarius, prior to her birth, transit Moon was at 29o35
Sagittarius which is the 1H from her Natal Moon.

According to item 4.1, this is not a good yoga as Golden Base Panoti gives anxiety, worries, and
the native has to suffer struggle, hardships and uneasiness in life.

Some preliminaries:

1- When Rahu (karaka for the native’s paternal grand-father) or Ketu (karaka for the
native’s maternal grand-father) is placed in the 5H, such a condition is referred to as
“Pitru dosha” or curse from ancestors. We see here that Ketu sits in the 5H.
2- The conjunction of Ketu with Saturn is said to cause “short circuit” where they are
placed. Here they harm the 5H of mind and cause mental problems. Jupiter, karaka of the
5H, is conjunct the Moon (karaka of mind) – both are under Panoti and both are aspected
by Saturn.
3- The 8L Mercury is in the 7H retrograde and aspected by Saturn & Rahu – this gives
chronic problems and it creates a Srapit yoga (curse). Mercury in turn, aspects the
Ascendant.
4- Scorpio Lagna is more prone to the invasion of spirits.

Now, the negative factors above are combined with Panoti yoga which is caused on:

1- The Moon (9th Lord of fate and Badhakesh for Scorpio rising), Jupiter (5th Lord where
Pitru dosha takes place) and the 2H, a maraca –

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 2- Ascendant Lord Mars and the Sun as karaka of the Ascendant

The conjunction of Ketu and Saturn in the 5H is setting the scene for some very definite karmic
trouble. In fact, to be gripped in such a way by outside evil forces, the 5H needs to be greatly
afflicted. We see that to all the negative factors present, a negative Panoti yoga afflicting all the
personal factors of the chart is added resulting in the vulnerability of body and mind at the
delicate time of birth and early childhood.

Despite the fact that Saturn is Lord of the 4H, an angle (point 5.2), as an enemy of the
Ascendant and of the Moon’s sign it is prone to hurting the native badly (point 5.3). As a matter
of fact, her entire early childhood was completely ruined from birth and she only came to
normal life after 3.7 years. We can see that Saturn has given terrible results as far as houses 4
(mind, mother (she was broken by the state of her child), anxiety, unhappiness), 5 (intellect,
karma from past lives) and 9th Lord (grace of God, fate) are concerned (point 5.6).

Jupiter, benefic for this chart, is conjunct the Moon (9th Lord) and aspects the 8H (longevity),
the 6H (illness), the Sun (also karaka of the Ascendant and life giver) and Lagna Lord Mars
(also Lord of 6H granting the protection that a cure is possible to be obtained) – all this despite
the aspect of the 8L, retrograde Mercury, (involved in Srapit yoga) on the Ascendant.

She was exorcized during the dasha of Sun/Rahu. Let’s see what Panoti these periods were
under…

Sun Mahadasha started on June 16, 1998 – transit Moon was in Aquarius, 3 houses from Natal
Moon, giving Copper base Panoti.

Some good news: As per Nadi literature (Bhrigu Nandi Nadi), when the Sun is ahead of Saturn
in a chart, he has greater power to counteract Saturn’s negative effects – the Sun is the giver of
life and healer of all diseases; it is exalted and is sitting with Mars, the Ascendant Lord, which is
strong in its own sign and placed in the healing Nakshatra of Ashwini. However, these
powerful Mars and Sun also contributed to the strength of her enemies (she had 2 entities
troubling her). We shall note that since Panoti is blocking good results from the 6H and 6th
Lord, it has contributed in annihilating these enemies. She was exorcized during the Sun’s
Maha dasha. Moreover…

Rahu Antaradasha started on Aug 10, 1999 – transit Moon was in Cancer, 9 houses from Natal
Moon, giving Silver base Panoti. Rahu represents the mysterious, unpredictable, magnetism,

esoteric, natural healing methods, all that is unconventional as well as spirits. She was freed by
a man who does energetic work and keeps his identity secret. He ordered these 2 entities to
leave this girl and, by the strength of his magnetism and occult knowledge, they finally obeyed
him.

Both the Sun and Rahu are in Ouppachaya houses where things can improve with time and
effort.

Fortunately, on the strength of the friends to her chart: Sun, Ascendant Lord Mars and Jupiter,
she was saved from the mental institute. Nevertheless, we can expect this Panoti to
considerably reduce her worldly gains and happiness all her life and she needs the protection of
spiritual people at all times in her life. The coming transits of Saturn to Virgo (6th Lord) and

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the Nodes on her 2H/8H axis that will disturb her Jupiter and Moon in Sagittarius will be
combined with Moon/Saturn dashas and promise to be tough.

We have offered here a broader application of Panoti yoga and we invite all to experiment with
this and draw their own conclusions. Further research using this technique needs to be carried
out in many uses – but we hope you have found some very useful tools that will help you and
your clients in this presentation.

Mr. Padia’s assistant redactor…

The author of an introductory book in French titled

“Vedic Astrology: Destiny and Free-Will” published by
IQ Editions in Montreal, Andree Leclerc studies and
practices Vedic ways of life for over 25 years including
Bhakti Vedanta, Jyotish, mantras… She is diving more
deeply into Vedic astrology since 5 years. As an
entrepreneur, she also co-founded a company
wholesaling stone jewellery for which she has designed
some 2000 models as well as web sites pertaining to
Vedic astrology and various Vedic sciences in English
and French that can be seen at www.Andreeleclerc.com.
Andree is part of the Saptarishis Astrology Research
Team, is currently in India learning under the mentorship
of the magazine by interacting with various masters.

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 Annexe 1

How To Calculate Panoti

These calculations are based on Indian Standard Time, Bombay

Saturn entered in Cancer on Sept 6, 2004 at 4:37 AM. At that time, transit Moon was in Taurus.

1- For a Gemini Moon native - who has natal Moon in Gemini - transit Moon in Taurus is
in the 12th house from the native’s Moon. So, Gemini Moon native has Panoti on Iron
base.
2- For a Cancer Moon native - who has natal Moon in Cancer - transit Moon in Taurus is in
the 11th house from the native’s Moon. So, Cancer Moon native has Panoti on Golden
base.
3- For a Leo Moon native - who has natal Moon in Leo - transit Moon in Taurus is in the
10th house from the native’s Moon. So, Leo Moon native has Panoti on Copper base.
4- For a Sagittarius Moon native - who has natal Moon in Sagittarius - transit Moon in
Taurus is in the 6th house from the native’s Moon. So, Sagittarius Moon native has
Panoti on Golden base.
5- For a Aries Moon native - who has natal Moon in Aries - transit Moon in Taurus is in
the 2nd house from the native’s Moon. So, Aries Moon native has Panoti on Silver base.

Saturn entered in Gemini being retrograde on Jan 13, 2005 at 15:13 PM. At that time, transit
Moon was in Aquarius.

1- For a Taurus Moon native - who has natal Moon in Taurus - transit Moon in Aquarius is
in the 10th house from the native’s Moon. So, Taurus Moon native has Panoti on Copper
base.
2- For a Gemini Moon native - who has natal Moon in Gemini - transit Moon in Aquarius
is in the 9th house from the native’s Moon. So, Gemini Moon native has Panoti on Silver
base.
3- For a Cancer Moon native - who has natal Moon in Cancer - transit Moon in Aquarius is
in the 8th house from the native’s Moon. So, Cancer native Moon has Panoti on Iron
base.
4- For a Scorpio Moon native - who has natal Moon in Scorpio - transit Moon in Aquarius
is in the 4th house from the native’s Moon. So, Scorpio Moon native has Panoti on Iron
base.
5- For a Pisces Moon native - who has natal Moon in Pisces - transit Moon in Aquarius is in
the 12th house from the native’s Moon. So, Pisces Moon native has Panoti on Iron base.

Saturn entered in Cancer on May 26, 2005 at 7:10 AM. At that time, transit Moon was in
Sagittarius.

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 1- For a Gemini Moon native - who has natal Moon in Gemini - transit Moon in Sagittarius
is in the 7th house from the native’s Moon. So, Gemini Moon native has Panoti on
Copper base.
2- For a Cancer Moon native - who has natal Moon in Cancer - transit Moon in Sagittarius
is in the 6th house from the native’s Moon. So, Cancer Moon native has Panoti on
Golden base.
3- For a Leo Moon native - who has natal Moon in Leo - transit Moon in Sagittarius is in
the 5th house from the native’s Moon. So, Leo Moon native has Panoti on Silver base.
4- For a Aries Moon native - who has natal Moon in Aries - transit Moon in Sagittarius is
in the 9th house from the native’s Moon. So, Aries Moon native has Panoti on Silver
base.
5- For a Sagittarius Moon native - who has natal Moon in Sagittarius - transit Moon in
Sagittarius is in the 1st house from the native’s Moon. So, Sagittarius Moon native has
Panoti on Golden base.

TABLE OF LATEST SATURN TRANSITS AND

MOON SIGN FOR NEW YORK AND USA/CANADA EAST COAST

Natal
Moon Sign = Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo
New York and USA East Coast time
Saturn Entry Date of Transit Moon
sign ¶ ingress sign ¶
Leo 31/10/2006 Aquarius N/A Copper N/A Iron Copper Gold
Cancer 10/1/2007 Virgo Gold N/A Iron Copper Silver N/A
Leo 16/7/2007 Cancer N/A Copper N/A Gold Iron Gold
Virgo 9/9/2009 Aries N/A N/A Gold N/A Silver Iron

Natal
Moon Sign = Libra Scorpio Sagittaire Capricorn Aquarius Pisces
New York and USA East Coast time
Saturn Entry Date of Transit Moon
sign ¶ ingress sign ¶
Leo 31/10/2006 Aquarius N/A N/A N/A Silver N/A N/A
Cancer 10/1/2007 Virgo N/A N/A Copper N/A N/A N/A
Leo 16/7/2007 Cancer N/A N/A N/A Copper N/A N/A
Virgo 9/9/2009 Aries Copper N/A N/A N/A Copper N/A

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 Saptarishis Gurukul
A Gurukul translated in English would mean a School of learning where a teacher (guru) teaches
his students (sishya) or replies to their queries. This section is akin to Your Technical Difficulties
solved wherein scholars of Vedic Astrology from all over the world would reply to technical questions
asked by the readers to the best of their abilities. Readers can send in their questions to
saptarishis.gurukul@saptarishisastrology.com

The set up is to have 1 gurukul (school) assigned to each of the 7 sages i.e. Saptarishis. The names
of the gurukul are assigned to each of the Saptarishis of the present manvantara (era) & within each
gurukul there would be one or more teachers. The ideal aim is to have 84 gurukuls for the 84 main rishis.
Within each gurukul the faculty members are given below and, depending on their time and schedule,
they would come and go. At times we would find their answers wanting and sometimes another teacher
can answer particular types of questions better. At the end of the year, if any guru or even a reader feels
he has a better answer to the question posted than what another guru has replied, then he or she can
send it to us. These answers would be posted anonymous so as not to hurt the seniority of the guru as
that should never be anyone’s intention. One must understand that there are numerous branches of
astrology and not every guru has concentrated on every branch in-depth. Saptarishis Astrology would
normally take care of sending the right set of questions to the right guru so that the readers will get the
most appropriate answer. At times, if a Guru feels like giving a short piece of lecture on a topic that is
not even asked about, he or she can do that as it will only increase our learning. These gurukuls are not
assigned any order of preference & each rishis gurukul is treated alike.

Gurus of Saptarishis Gurukul

1. Vamadeva Shastri (Dr David Frawley), USA

2. Dr. Suresh Chandra Mishra, India
3. Prof Ramachandra Pandey, India
4. Iranganti Rangacharya, India
5. N.Sundara Rajan, India
6. U.K.Jha, India
7. Ernst Wilhem, USA

Kindly send in your questions to saptarishis.gurukul@saptarishisastrology.com .

We bow to the above Gurus for the learning they will kindly shower on us.

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 Sage Gautama’s Vidyashram

G autama Maharishi is one of the Saptarishis of the current Manvantara (seventh). He was one
of the Maharishis of Vedic times, known to have been the discoverer of Mantras -- 'Mantra-
drashtaa', in Sanskrit. The Rig Veda has several suktas (Sanskrit: 'hymns') that go with his
name. He was the son of Rahugana, belonging to the line of Angiras. The Devi Bhagavatam says that
the river Godavari is so named because of its association with Gautama. He had two sons by name
Vamadeva and Nodhas, both themselves discoverers of Mantras. There is a hymn called Bhadra in the
Sama Veda which again is ascribed to Gautama Maharishi.

Guru: Shri Vamadeva Shastri

V amadeva (Dr. Frawley) is a unusual western born knowledge-holder in the Vedic tradition. He
carries many special Vedic ways of knowledge (vidyas), which he passes on to students in
India and in the West. In India, Vamadeva is recognized not only as a Vedacharya (Vedic
teacher), but also as a Vaidya (Ayurvedic doctor), Jyotishi
(Vedic astrologer), Puranic (Vedic historian) and Yogi. He is a
visiting professor for the Vivekananda Yoga Kendra in
Bangalore, India, a government approved deemed university for
yogic and Vedic studies and also a teacher with the Sringeri
Shankaracharya Math, the most central of the traditional
Vedantic centers in India. In America he is more known as a
teacher and practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine and of Vedic
astrology (Jyotish) and has done pioneering work on both these
subjects in the West.

Q.1 Sir, how is one to use herbs and astrology exactly. It

is said that our ancient rishis knew it but now nobody
writes on this subject. In various texts we find mention
that herbs are to be used for remedies but how exactly to be used is not known to us, pls
guide – Question by Sanjeev Monga, Delhi.

Shri Vamadeva Shastri:

That is a big topic, with several levels of consideration, including how you are intending to
use the herbs. First of all certain herbs correspond to planets at the level of occult remedies.
These herbs may be worn, or the plants grown in the house or used in various rituals. In the
case of the trees corresponding to the planets, their wood is offered in havans to the planets.
One can easily get these Navagraha sticks at any store that sells puja and havan implements.

For astrological treatment of disease or other difficulties in life, such plants and herbs are
used along with mantras, yantras, gems, and rituals, not so much to take internally as a
medicine, rather to use as an offering or an external protection. We find many such types of
combined remedies including herbs used in astrological Upayas throughout India, as well as
in different Tantric practices overall.

Second the energetics of herbs corresponds to planets at a medical level. This follows
somewhat the correlation between planets and the six tastes. For example, hot spicy herbs
like black pepper or cayenne pepper arguably have a strong solar energy. If the Sun is weak
in the chart, particularly relative to health factors, the use of such spicy herbs is a possible
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Upaya for the person. While there is adequate ground here for correlating astrology with
Ayurvedic treatment and life-style recommendations, we don’t see this pursued very much
in the existing literature, though I have done some research in this area.

One thing to remember is that correlations are general. For example, the six tastes do not
exactly correspond to the planets but have their planetary correlations and mainly at the
level of energetics. For example, sour taste is traditionally ascribed to Venus and there is a
point to this, but Venus dominant people also like the sweet taste, sweet fragrances and
flowers. In this regard I am including a short section from my book Ayurvedic Astrology 100-
102:

“The Six Tastes and Their Correspondences

Tastes and Elements Energy Doshas Doshas

Traditional Planet Increased Decreased
Sweet – Jupiter Earth and Water Cooling Kapha Pitta and Vata

Salty – Moon Water and Fire Heating Kapha and Pitta Vata

Sour – Venus Earth and Fire Heating Pitta and Kapha Vata

Astringent – Air and Earth Cooling Vata Pitta and Kapha

Saturn
Pungent – Sun Fire and Air Heating Pitta and Vata Kapha

Bitter – Mars Air and Ether Cooling Vata Pitta and Kapha

Sweet taste, such as occurs in sugars and starches, relates to Kapha planets, the Moon,
Jupiter and Venus, which have an overall tissue-increasing effect upon the body. Classical
Vedic astrology emphasizes the identification of Jupiter specifically with the sweet taste
because it is the main planet creating weight and bulk in the body, which derive from this
taste and its earth and water elements. However, Venus, the planet of love, a Kapha
emotion, as is well known, is also fond of sweets.
Salty taste mainly relates to the Moon, owing to its correspondence with the water
element, the ocean and the plasma in our bodies, our internal ocean.
Sour taste is classically ascribed to Venus in several Vedic astrological texts because
of its stimulating and attractive nature, as well as its Kapha increasing properties. Yet sour
taste, which has a heating energy, can increase Mars energy, particularly that found in
alcohol and other fermented items.
Astringent taste, such as found in tannins, is mainly Vata in its properties, increasing
dryness and lightness in the body. In this regard it is sometimes related to Saturn, which like
the astringent taste causes our energy to contract and has stopping or inhibiting action on
such processes as sweating, bleeding or elimination.
Pungent or spicy taste, which has a heating and stimulating energy, relates mainly to
Pitta planets, specifically to the Sun, but also to Mars. Spices like ginger, cayenne or black
pepper are storehouses of solar energy.

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 Bitter taste reflects the qualities of Vata, being cold, dry, light and weight-reducing in
its action. In this regard it resembles the planet Saturn which rules over Vata dosha in
general, but reflects other Vata planets as well. Bitter taste can stimulate the mental activity
of Mercury because it increases the air and ether elements operative in the mind. Classical
Vedic astrology relates bitter taste to Mars because bitter is the most effective taste for
controlling Mars energy, reducing the heat and toxicity associated with it, not because it is
similar in nature or energy to Mars.
When Vata is too high – or when the influence of Vata (airy) planets like Saturn,
Rahu and Mercury predominate in the body – the use of sweet, sour, salty and pungent
tastes is recommended, including a nutritive diet of grains, beans, root vegetables, seeds,
nuts and dairy products. Mild spices (like ginger, cinnamon and cardamom) and tonic herbs like
ashwagandha and shatavari or the Ayurvedic formula Chyavan prash are the main herbal therapies.
When Kapha is too high – or when the influence of Kapha (watery) planets like the
Moon, Jupiter and Venus predominate in the body – the use of pungent, astringent and
bitter tastes is indicated, including a light diet that avoids sweet, salty, sour and oily foods,
as well as dairy products. The use of hot spices (like ginger, pepper or cayenne or the Ayurvedic
formula Trikatu), and bitters like gentian that aid in weight reduction are the main herbal therapies.
When Pitta is too high – or when the influence of Pitta (fiery) planets like the Sun,
Mars and Ketu predominate in the body – the use of bitter, astringent and sweet herbs and
foods is recommended, including less use of salt, spices and sour articles, and a cooler and
blander diet with more raw food. Mild bitters are recommended like gotu kola (brahmi) or cooling
spices like turmeric and coriander are important herbal therapies.
It is possible to more precisely equate individual foods and herbs with the planets and
use astrology to aid in both dietary and herbal treatment, but this is a complex matter and is
best left more for an advanced study of medical astrology, particularly for those who are
trained in Ayurveda.”
Based on this correlation, we can attribute a number of commonly used herbs to
general planetary influences. This is from my own private research. Of course some herbs may
have a relationship with more than one planet in their effects.

SUN—Black pepper, cayenne pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, calamus root, sassafras,
cloves, bay leaves, sage, thyme, juniper berries, eucalyptus, basil, bayberry, turmeric

MOON—Milk, comfrey root, slippery elm, marshmallow, wild mallow, licorice, solomon's
seal, kelp, Irish moss, chickweed, sandalwood, oyster shell (sea shells), psyllium, flaxseed

MARS—Onions, garlic, mustard, coffee, alcohol, tobacco, asafoetida, horseradish, nutmeg,

marijuana, jimson weed, poppy, nightshade, damiana

MERCURY—Gotu kola, skullcap, basil, mint, camomile, valerian, wintergreen, betony, tea,
alfalfa, lady's slipper, yarrow, coriander, plantain, nettles, self-heal, red root, hops, chia
seeds, horehound, mullein, haritaki, castor oil

JUPITER—Clarified butter, almonds, walnuts, wheat, oats, barley, licorice, fennel,

fenugreek, ginseng, siberian ginseng, astragalus, fo-ti, ashwagandha, wild yam, kudzu
(pueraria), vidari, bala

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VENUS—Rose, aloe, myrrh, saffron, safflower, hibiscus, raspberry leaves, asparagus root,
shatavari, amalaki, dang gui, rehmannia, sarsaparilla, jasmine, pennyroyal, false unicorn,
parsley, wild carrot

SATURN—Gentian, golden seal, barberry, uva ursi, pau d'arco, white poplar, blue flag,
chapparal, witch hazel, oak bark, cleavers, frankincense, rhubarb, senna, mandrake, cascara
sagrada, echinacea, horsetail, katuka, neem, chiretta, phyllanthus

Third, preparation of medicines, including herbs, is traditionally done with concern with the
Nakshatras. For example, Mrigashiras relates to Soma and herbs have a very powerful
rejuvenative energy when the Moon is in this Nakshatra, particularly when waxing or near
full. Certain plants and herbs correspond directly to the Nakshatras. I have seen Nakshatra
gardens in South India with trees relating to each Nakshatra. Other Panchanga information
is also helpful for preparing herbs and for timing of medical treatment.

Overall gems have a stronger place as an outer astrological remedial measure than do herbs,
as the gems can hold and direct the planetary energy in a stronger manner.

Q.2 Vaar Pravesh - Generally Vaar Pravesh is used to deduce Kaal Hora. It is
usually deduced w.r.t. the coordinates of Ujjain, India. Some people still insist it to be
derived from Yam Koti, as described in Surya Siddhanta. In such a situation how to cope
with the Latitude and Longitude of the Western USA (San Francisco) cities. If derived with
reference to YamKoti/ or Ujjain, then even when there is say Tuesday afternoon or evening
here, it would start Wednesday, as per Vaar Pravesh w.r.t. Yam Koti, or Ujjain. – Query by
Adya Tripathi, USA

Shri Vamadeva Shastri:

For the Panchanga one must use the latitude and longitude of the location where one resides.
That is why India based Panchangas can be inaccurate in the United States that is opposite
the globe in terms of time zones. Even in India there are different Panchangas for different
cities.

One’s own location is also used for Prashna. For one’s own annual chart, however, the place
of birth is used, not the place where one is currently residing.

For political and national charts, the tendency in modern Vedic astrology is to cast a chart
for each country at their capital city for Chaitra Shukla Pratipat, the exact new Moon in
Pisces. There are of course other types of New Years used in India.

Unless for the determination of longer Yugas, I don’t see any need to use coordinates of
Ujjain or Yama Koti. Astrology is based upon the timing where the person is.

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Q.3 Will the results of Yogakaraka planet experienced by a native other than during its
dasha/antar dasha or how ‘Exactly’ does the yogakaraka planet influences the native.
Though this question is basic but we request you to give a profound explanation that you
have gathered through your experience spanning 5 decades – Question by Venkat Ramana,
ICAS Hyderabad

Shri Vamadeva Shastri:

----All planets give some results all the time relative to their position in the birth chart.
Planets give increased results during their dashas/antardashas, during their transits
(gochara) of major positions within the birth chart (particularly Moon and Lagna), during
the dashas/antardashas of planets located in signs or Nakshatras ruled by them, during the
dashas/antardashas of planets either aspecting them or aspected by them.
Naturally positions from the Moon, the navamsha and other relevant divisional charts
can come into play here. Their positions in the annual chart is another factor to look at.
These factors relate to Yoga Karakas as well.

Planets give some extra effects in the dasha/antar dasha of planets located in their
signs. If Mars is in Taurus, then during Venus periods, something of a Mars influence may
also be there. The same can be said of planets located in their Nakshatra. For example, if
Saturn is in Swati in the birth chart, a Nakshatra ruled by Rahu, some of the results of Rahu
may be increased during the Saturn dashas/antar dashas.
Planets will give increased results during the dasha/antardasha of planets that they
aspect or which aspect them. For example, if Jupiter in Gemini is aspecting Moon in
Aquarius, the Moon dasha/ antardasha will carry some influence of Jupiter. If Jupiter in
Gemini is aspected by Mars in Pisces, then during Jupiter periods, the influence of Mars
may be increased. The same principle holds true of planetary conjunctions.

Relative to Yoga Karakas specifically, they will give stronger results while transiting
angles and trines, particularly the tenth house, though only if these houses are not afflicted
and best if the ruling signs contain a higher number of bindus in the Sarvashtaka. The
position of the Yoga Karaka in the annual chart can help us as well.

We note a curious difference in the length of the Dashas of prime Yogakaraka planets.
For Cancer and Leo, the main Yoga Karaka is Mars, whose Dasha is only 7 years. For
Taurus and Libra, it is Saturn whose Dasha is 19 years, and for Capricorn and Aquarius it is
Venus whose Dasha is 20 years. Some lagnas have stronger Yoga Karaka planets. However,
in spite of this we find many powerful people, particularly politicians, with Cancer and Leo
ascendants, probably more so than Capricorn and Aquarius Ascendants.

Generally if the overall birth chart is strong, even Dashas of difficult planets by
natural or temporal status may not give bad results. If the overall birth chart is weak, even
Dashas of Yoga karakas may not give very good results. The Dasha of the Lagna lord is
crucial. If the chart is strong it will elevate the person almost like a Yoga Karaka. If the chart
is weak, the Dasha of the lagna lord may bring disease and other personal loses, much like
the period of a malefic.

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 As a personal note, I have found that good malefics in upachaya houses can raise a
person almost as effectively as a Yoga karaka planet, though more struggle and effort may be
required for success.

One must also look at the Yogas. When the ninth and tenth lords exchange for
example the period of either one can give great advancement for the person, even if the
planet involved is not entirely friendly to the Lagna lord (like an exchange of Mars in Libra
and Venus in Scorpio) for Aquarius Ascendant. Mars in such a position will likely increase
the Raja Yoga during its dashas, even though it is usually an inimical planet for the lagna.

Q.4 Is there something called Tantric Astrology, if so can you recommend some books on it.
If there are no books available now, can you pls demonstrate some basics of it and some
other points as food for thought. - Query by Andy Lee, HongKong

Shri Vamadeva Shastri:

---Most of the Upayas or remedial measures used in Vedic astrology in India today are
Tantric. This includes the types of pujas and yajnas used at astrological temples to propitiate
the planets. It includes the recommendations of mantras, yantras, herbs, and gems given to
individuals for planetary afflictions. In addition, most of the temple worship in India,
particularly in South India, East India and the Himalayas is largely Tantric, especially for
deities like Shiva and Kali, and beings in Vedic astrology.

Traditional Tantric texts often contain sections on worship of planetary deities, worship of
deities with respect to astrological timing, astrological timing of prescription of mantras, and
so on. Different forms of the Goddess may be related to different planets. Even Tantric
philosophical and yogic texts, bring in astrology relative to the timing or subtle energies of
various Yoga and Pranayama practices and through Svara Yoga or timing through reading
the breath and which nostril it is flowing in. Astrological knowledge is there in Sri Vidya or
Sri Chakra or esoteric Tantric practices, relating the chakras, Prana and the breath with the
Sun, planets and Rashis.

We have 21,600 breaths per day in yogic thought, about one breath every four seconds, which
is equated with the movement of the Sun, 360 breaths every 24 minutes or 1/60 of a day.
Each Rashi governs around two hours or five 24 minute sections, in which the breath relates
to different aspects of the five elements. This internal zodiac is more commonly examined
in yogic and Tantric texts.

What one must remember is that the term Tantra in India mainly refers to the use of
mantras, yantras, rituals etc. along with the propitiation of deities (mainly forms of Shiva
and Devi) for either the ordinary goals of life or for Yogic practices. The term has another
meaning in the West, mainly concerning sexual practices.

Throughout India, but particularly in Bengal, people commonly resort to Tantra, mantra,
yantra and deity worship for both personal and spiritual goals. There are many such Tantric
gurus, many of which are astrologers as well, who offer these Tantric methods to help people
make money, get a better job, have better progeny, defeat their enemies or control other
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has given Tantra a bad name in India. Some Tantrics employ ghosts to gain knowledge
about other people or to be able to make accurate astrological predictions. Many of them
claim to give you instant results and to be able to change your karma for you. Indian
politicians have been known to employ such Tantrics, going back to Indira Gandhi and
Chandraswamy. Yet good and honest Tantrics, though perhaps harder to find, do exist.

Generally, what might be called ‘Tantric astrology’ relates to books on Vedic astrology
promoting remedial measures that are Tantric in nature, not a special line of astrology relative
to calculation or interpretation that would be called Tantric. In addition, in Sanskrit literature,
the term Tantra means a technical text. Technical texts in medieval science and mathematics
were also called Tantras for this reason. In modern Sanskrit, Tantra is sometimes used as
indicating ‘technology’.

Q.5 How to read the dictate of karmas (Sanchit, Prarabdha etc) in horoscopy?– Question by
Vijay Kumar, Bangalore

Shri Vamadeva Shastri:

---That is also a very big question. The Vedic astrology chart is all about karma. I like to call the
birth chart your Karmic DNA or the ‘Karmic Code of the Soul’. Just as your genetic code
reveals the underlying pattern behind your physical existence, your Karmic Code or Samskaric
Code through the birth chart allows you to read the underlying pattern of your spiritual
existence. That is why the Vedic birth chart is probably the most important document you have
in your entire life, though like the genetic code requires the proper interpretation and
decipherment. Astrology is a science of karma. The astrological chart allows us to ascertain both
our karma and the way it is likely to unfold in life through the dashas.

1. Prarabdha, the karma that forms and dominates and is activated in the present life, is
indicated mainly by the Rashi chart and its prime positions.
2. The Navamsha can indicate our ability to handle or transform our karma, including the
karmas we are setting in motion in this life (the Kriyamana karma).
3. The Dwadashamsha can reflect Past Life Karmic influences.

Generally Saturn is more a point of karmic limitation and Jupiter an area of karmic opportunity.
The Moon also reflects the Samskaras in the mind, while the Sun shows our ability to make
new and independent decisions. Rahu and Ketu also show deep seated karmic connections and
collective influences.

The Sanchit karma or the total karma of a soul is difficult to judge astrologically as it is the
karmic reserve that is not currently active, though some astrologers have theories about how to
read it. Determination of Prarabdha is the main thing in the birth chart. How to optimize and
transcend our karmas is the main purpose of astrological remedial
measures. We may think that we see something karmic in the birth chart,
but verifying it over time in the life of a person is necessary to prove the
accuracy of our predictions. It is important that the astrologer does not
use the specter of karma to scare, intimidate or control clients. We must
remember that karma refers to the results of our actions, not to any
outside destiny that is imposed upon us. So we have the freedom in the present moment to
change the course of our karmas for the future. Finally, karma belongs to body and mind but not
to Atma, which transcends time, space and action. But our karma shows us how likely we may
be to be able to realize that Atma.

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 sage Bhrighu’s Vidyashram

V asistha in Hindu mythology was one of the Saptarishis (Seven Great Sages Rishi) in the
seventh, i.e. the present Manvantara, and the Rajpurohit / Rajguru of the Suryavamsha or
Solar Dynasty. He was the manasaputra of Brahma. The star Mizar of the stellar constellation
Ursa Major is thought of as Vashisht and the small one beside it, Alcor, as Arundhati his wife. Vashisht
is credited as the chief author of Mandala 7 of the Rigveda. Vashisht and his family are glorified in RV
7.33, extolling their role in the Battle of the Ten Kings, making him the only mortal besides Bhavayavya
to have a Rigvedic hymn dedicated to him. Another treatise attributed by him is "Vashisht Samhita" - a
book on Vedic system of electional astrology.

Guru: Shri Dr. Suresh Chandra Mishra

D r. Suresh Chandra Mishra is one of the most popular names in Hindi Jyotish having translated
the highest number of classics ever done by any modern author along with exhaustive
commentary. Apart from his mastery over sanskrit he has studied all branches of astrology and
his book in English titled ‘Panchadhayee’ has been considered
the rarest book in last 100 years containing not to be found
techniques along with applications. He was also a regular
contributor in the English magazine Vedic Astro.

Q1. What is Graha Kaal and how to use it in a day to day

practice? Query by Adya Tripathi, California.

Shri Suresh Mishra:

For obtaining Graha Kaal, divide the day or night,
as the case may be, into (sunrise to sunset or sunset to
next sunrise) eight equal segments. First seven segments
are assigned to seven planets respectively in their
weekday order.

For day time, we reckon ownership of seven subsequent segments from the week day
lord, while the same for night time from the fifth of the week day lord in question. The
eighth segment is without ruler or Nireesh (Ni- without, eesh- lord). Parashara, in
accordance with their ruler, ascribes specific names to some segments as shown in below
table.

Seg. Sun Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn

Lord
Name & Kaal or -- Mrityu Yamardha Yamghant -- Gulika
Meaning Time or 1:5 hour or Bell of
Death almost Yama

Yamardh is mainly considered for Muhurtha, while Kaal, Mrityu, Yamghant and
Gulika are important for analyzing a chart. (For clear cut rules on this you can refer to my
Panchadhyayee)

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Q2. What is Tithi Yogini and Dig Yogini?

Shri Suresh Mishra:

For entire duration of a Tithi, Dig Yogini (better known as Yogini) rests in eight
directions as follows. In the classics, these are cited in order of directions, but here for
convenience in retaining in mind, we describe respectively in order of Tithi or Lunar day.

Tithi 1,9 2,10 3,11 4,12 5,13 6,14 7,15 8,30

Dik Purva Uttara Agneya Nairitya Dakshin Pashchim Vayavya Ishaan
Diksha or or or SE or SW or or West or NW or NE
or East North South
Direction

Within 1/16th part of a Tithi, Yogini remain in current progressively in order of a

Tithi. In the table above consider Tithi as the serial number of 1/16 segment where no.30 is
considered as 16. This sort is popularly labeled as Tatkal Yogini or Yamardha Yogini.

1/16th 1,9 2,10 3,11 4,12 5,13 6,14 7,15 8,16

Tithi
Direction East North SE SW South West NW NE

Q3. What is Graha Arudh, how is their motion and how to use in Prashna? Question by
R.C.Srivastava, Agra.

Shri Suresh Mishra:

Parashara advocates Arudh or Padha of a house as well as of a planet, for reading a

chart, is a must to consider. All rules for fixation of Bhava or Graha Arudha are similar in
their application. (Elucidated in our book Panchadhyayee)

Arudha of a Graha is located as many houses away from its own rashi, as the own
rashi itself is from the rashi lord.

If a planet owns two rashis, it is mainly applicable to the stronger rashi, states
Parashara. But in Prashna, it is to apply to seven planets and all twelve houses.

Considering the Sun in Makara, the rashi Simha happens to be eighth from the Sun.
Hence Sun’s Arudha rests in Meena falling eighth from Simha.

A planet or house responsible for the content of Prashna is auspicious, fructifying in

favour and disbursing desired effects when it is in a Kendra, Trikona or Labha at the time of
Prashna.

Q4. How Digbal is used in astrological guidance? Question by R.C.Srivastava, Agra.

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Shri Suresh Mishra:

Digbal or directional strength of planets bases upon their Kendra position. A Sthanbal
planet is more potent when it gains digbal too. For example, the Sun in its own rashi,
Multrikon or Uccha, etc., having Sthanbal, becomes more effective and result oriented in
tenth house (Full Digbal) and least in the fourth (Least Digbal).

A planet gains fullest Digbal when its degrees in Longitude coincide with the degrees
of a Kendra.

We can easily obtain longitude of all four kendras by adding 90 degrees to the Lagna.
A planet with full Digbal is satisfactorily strong and disbursing good effects even if it is in
its Neecha. However a combust planet having sufficient Shadbal, becomes of mixed nature.

Q5. What is Nisheka in astrological terms? Question by R.C.Srivastava, Agra.

The word Nisheka is used for conception, ejaculation and cohabitation of couple
primarily aimed for successful conception resulting in progeny. Adhaan, Garbhadhaan,
Shukra Nirvaap are synonyms.

Q6. What is difference between Garhaa Kaal and Kala Graham? Question by
R.C.Srivastava, Agra.

Shri Suresh Mishra:

For Graha Kaal please refer Q1. above. Kala Graham means the longitude of a planet
converted in to Kala or minutes of arch of zodiac. This is better termed as Kalatmaka Graha.

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 Sage Vishwamitra’s Vidyashram

B rahmarshi Vishvamitra is one of the most venerated rishis or sages of ancient times
in India. He is also credited as the author of most of Mandala 3 of the Rigveda,
including the Gayatri Mantra. The Puranas mention that only 24 Rishis since
antiquity have understood the whole meaning of, and thus wielded the whole power of, the
Gayatri Mantra. Sage Vishvamitra is supposed to be the first, and Sage Yajnavalkya the last.

Guru: Shri ramchandra pandey

P rof Ramchandra Pandey is one of the old hands from the city of Banaras, oft called
the Land of Knowledge in India. He serves on a honorary capacity on various
astrological forums and has in the past been the Head Of Jyotish Dept of the
prestigious Banaras Hindu University. An extremely
humble man and has authored & translated many books
including one of the most important books of Hindu
Astrology titled Maan Sagari.

Qs.1. Yuma Dhrunshtra Chakra is to be calculated as per

Mukund Vijay, Narpart Jaicharya or Maan Sagari ? What
is the use of Yuma Dhanshtra Chakra, I am told it is one
of the most important chakras but often there is no one
who writes on it.? Query by Sailesh Patel,
Mumbai.

Shri Ramchandra Pandey:

Yuma Dhanshtra Chakra as per Mukund Vijay and Narpart Jaicharya they have used
the full sized Snake Chakra & embedded it on the body parts. All 27 nakshatras are from
Mouth to the tail. This system is wrong given in Mukund Vijay and Narpath Jaicharya.
Sarpa’s Phan – the expanded Hood Of a Cobra, on this 4 lines are to be made – 4 nadis on
left and 4 nadis on right. It is difficult to explain this in short, but remember the 10th and 11th
nakshatra will come on the Snakes Teeth (right and left). I will try to write a detailed article
on this and send it for publication in Saptarishis Astrology if health and time permits.
Regarding this chakra, suppose you want to know regarding diseases, then details of
the disease a person will suffer in one’s life, where it will happen, whether it will be chronic
or not or fatal or not all this can be seen from Yuma Dhanshtra Chakra. There are many
other uses like in olden times it was used to see for fatal snake bites or scorpion bites, if
person will survive the bite or not was found from this. Even for wars, if soldier who has
gone for batter will come back alive or not can be found. This can also be used creatively for
mundane astrology predictions regarding wars between two countries.

Qs.2 How can we time jobs in natal charts effectively? Query by Sudhir Nair, Trichur.

Shri Ramchandra Pandey:

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 1. See karaka graha (significator graha) of 10H, students often ask which of the four
karakas to use some say Mercury, some say Saturn so students are confused. The
fundamental that is not to be ignored is out of the four karakas see which one of these
four karakas is strong and see this planet is in which navamsa, in the dasa/antar of this
navamsa lord or any planet placed in this navamsa sign, its dasa/antar dasa job can be
had if transits favor.
2. Additionally see this navamsa lord or the planet in this navamsa, its transit in rasi chart
it should activate the 10H by aspect or entry into the 10H by transit.
3. Sometimes see the strong karaka graha where it is placed in the rasi chart and the 10th
from it in the rasi chart, the lord of this 10th house from karaka graha you see it is in
which navamsa, this is to be taken and same procedure seen as in point 1.
4. Sun is karaka of the 10th house, and suppose for example it comes in the 6H of the natal
chart then it becomes effective to give change of residence, or it can subside the enemies
that is competitors for a job interview. If Sun has no relation with karaka graha then it
is not so important in timing jobs. Sun is also good in natal chart in 1,5,9th houses, here
in 1H it is his exaltation house of naisargik kundali, 5H is his own house in natural
zodiac and 9H is the house of his friend. Here in these houses even a weak Sun can give
good results and hence as it is a ruler graha it helps in timing of job to the month.

Qs.3. Varnad Lagna, as described in the book by Pt.Sitaram Jha (Jaimini Sutra), as well as
Dr. Suresh Chandra Mishra's book is deduced by adding/ or subtracting the actual
Longitudes of Ascendant and Hora Lagna, including actual degrees. Whereas, many authors,
specially from South India, do not use the exact angle associated with Ascendant and Hora
Lagna. They only use the Sign. Which method is correct? Query by Mr.Tripathi, USA

Shri Ramchandra Pandey:

For Varnada Lagna we have to use degree wise only. There is no difference in the result of
both the systems, one is a short cut method of using signs that you can calculate mentally
and the other is more scientific method of getting the degrees of the Varnada Lagna.

Qs.4. Chaughadia Muhuratha, for night time, as given in most Panchangs from Delhi Area
is different, as compared to the one given in Classics. Which one is to be used? For example,
on a Tuesday, the Chaughadia Muhurat in most North Indian Panchangs are given to be in
the sequence - Day time - Rog, Udveg, Chal, Labh, Amrit, Kaal, Shubh, Rog. The same in
Classical Books (Brihad Jyotish Saar by DevakiNandan Shastri) is as follows: Rog, Udveg,
Chal, Labh, Amrit, Kaal, Shubh, Rog. Thus it is the same for Day time. However, for Night
time Chaughadia it is different:

In Classics (BhrihadJytishSaar): Udweg, Char, Laabh, Amrit, Kaal, Shubh, Rog, Udweg
In North Indian Panchangs: Kaal, Labh, Udweg, Shubh, Amrit, Char, Rog, Kaal

Which Chaughadia is to be used? In the books of Dr. Suresh Chandra Mishra, also, he
follows same as Classics.

Shri Ramchandra Pandey:

Brihad Jyotish Saar is the most accurate one to be followed, although in Brihad Jyotish Saar
there is not much detailed explanation given. Chaughadia is the 8th division of Dinmaan

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(Sunrise to Sunset time divided by 8). Chaughadia is very important and cannot be ignored.
In order to delve deeper into it let me divert to Udweg part of Chowghadia for other
students who are reading this, Udweg means trembling, shaking, excitement, anxiety.
During travelling man has all of the previous mentioned qualities of excitement and anxiety
if his trip would be safe, would he achieve the goal for which he is travelling. Hence as this
is human intrinsic nature of worry and if at that time Udweg Chowghadia is running then it
can give non fruitful results as Udweg which stands for anxiety, nervousness is doubled
with the human feelings of nervousness. Hence Udweg Chowghadia must be avoided for
travelling and Shubh, Amrit and Labh is to be used. Suppose there is Char Chowghadia then
Karya Siddhi will not happen and person will have to keep on going to the location to
achieve the result as Char means movement and there would be double movement. The
main purpose of Chaughadia is suppose one is not getting good muhurta for travel then you
can immediately use Chaughadia calculations which are available as ready reckoners in
Panchangs and use Shubh, Labh or Amrit periods for it.

Qs.5. Kaal Hora (usually, One hour/ or sometime Dinmaan divided by 12), and Rahu Kaal
(usually, one and Half Hour/ sometime duration of day - Dinmaan divided by 8). What is
correct ? - A fixed One hour for Kaal Hora, or Dinmaan divided by 12, and One and Half
Hour for Rahu Kaal, or Dinmaan divided by 8.

Shri Ramchandra Pandey:

It is better to divide 24 hours by 24 giving 1 hour per hora. If we follow the division by 12 of
Dinmaan (Day period) and RatriMaan (night period) then it will give you irregular time as
you know and this is not the correct way as per knowledge.
For Rahu Kaal take the fixed one and half hour and not dinmaan related calculations.

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 Sage Atri’s Vidyashram

A
ttri is the Rishi present in all Manvantras. He was among the three main seers who propounded
the sacred thread (after Brihaspati) which has three strands symbolizing Creation (Brahma and
the letter A), sustenance (Vishnu and the letter U) and Dissolution (Shiva {m} and the letter
M). Together these three strands show the vow that a Brahmin takes to recite and adhere to Aum."
Brahmarsi Atri is the seer of the fifth mandala (book) of the Rigveda. He had many sons, including
Soma, Datta, and Durvasa, who are the incarnations of the Divine Trinity Brahma, Vishnu, and Rudra.
He is among the Sapta Rishi (seven luminous or eternal sages in the sky) symbolized by the great bear
and the seven stars around it. Named Megrez in Latin. The star is also considered as δ (Delta) or the 4th
star in the Great Bear constellation.

Guru: Shri Iranganti Rangacharya

I ranganti Rangacharya is one of the oldest authorities on Jaimini alive today, born in 1927, he started
astrology at the age of 25 in 1952. Later in 1960 he started meticulous study of Jaimini astrology &
thus has 48 rich years of experience in Jaimini at this age of 82. Author of numerous articles since 4
decades, 9 books who inspite of weak health contributes to the
cause of Jaimini. His work Jaimini Sutramritam published by
Sagar Publications, New Delhi is considered a classic by the
serious student of Jaimini Astrology. In this column he is assisted
by his Sishya (student) Shanmukha along with additional notes
where required.

Q1: If we use Dual sign then it will aspect all the other dual
signs, how to determine which of the rasi dristhi (sign
aspect) is more effective and which is least effective? This
is based on my presumption that there is differentiation in
aspect strength and I can be wrong. Question by Pritam
Trivedi, Mumbai

Shri Iranganti Rangacharya: Yes, there is differentiation in aspect strength. The strongest of
sign aspect is Sammukha (Frontal) aspect. The rest is in the order of Prakriti chakra
reckoning of signs. For example, Gemini aspects Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. Since Virgo
is the Sammukha rasi (also known as Abhimukha rasi, Darpana rasi) for Gemini, the aspect
on Virgo by Gemini is the strongest aspect. The next stronger is the aspect on Sagittarius,
and last is Pisces.

Sishya: Relevant shloka is given in Somanatha’s Kalpalatha

ु िं उा पार्ि ूकटी करोित
अथ ूाधाेन सख
atha prādhānyena sammukhadṛṣṭiṁ uktvā pārśvadṛṣṭi prakaṭī karoti

The following table was given by Sri Rangacharya in his Jaimini Sutramritam which may be used by
the readers with advantage. This table is very essential, for example, to use Drig Dasa for which the
Sign Arudha must be calculated. Sign Arudha calculation is completely based on this table which gives
the order of Sign aspect strength for each sign. Please read the Drig Dasa article by Sri Rangacharya
published in Saptarishis Astrology.

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 Sign Aspected Signs

Aries Scorpio, Leo, Aquarius

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

Q2: How and where is Amatyakaraka to be used, can it be used in transits and if so how
exactly it is to be used?

Shri Iranganti Rangacharya: It is, indeed, a question that needs much explanation.
Sometimes, in place of Atmakaraka, Amatyakaraka can be used. Especially, in case of Raja,
Amatya Yogas, Amatyakaraka can be extensively used. For example, Manipravala yoga also
can be extended to Amatyakaraka planet for which Graha Chakra reckoning must be used.

Coming to Transits, Phalaratnamala gives transit results for Yogada planet which
may be extended to this planet as well. But, much research needs to be done in this area.

Q3: Jaimini Rishi has described which Lagna to see the financial prospects of a native? Are
there more than one lagna for it, if so please teach us.

Shri Iranganti Rangacharya: Arudha Lagna, Indu Lagna and Tara Lagna are to be used for
financial prosperity.

Q4: I think Jaimini Rishi is the only Rishi to give so much importance to Navamsa in terms
of finding combinations and yogas in D9, whereas other rishis have not given so, is this true,
if not can you explain which other works you have found in your experience which gives
detailed works on divisional charts?

Shri Iranganti Rangacharya: Yes, Jaimini has given much importance to Navamsa chart. In
addition to Navamsa, Drekkana chart is also extensively used in this System. The other
divisional charts that find occasional usage are Panchamamsa and Saptamsa charts. The
other divisional charts in the Parasara system need not be mixed with this system.

Q5: Humble Sir, in Jaimini Sutras Chapter 1 Pada 2, it is written SU. 20.--Prasiddhakarma
jeevaha sanow. If Sani joins Atmakaraka in the Navamsa, he will produce a famous person
in his own line of business. How is this sutra to be understood, usually we take Saturn to be
Dukhakaraka (sorrow giver) and he joining with AK should ideally give more grief to
oneself hitting hard at our center, thereby how is Jaimini Rishi indicating Saturn joining
Atmakaraka why he is 1) producing a famous person 2) why in the same line of business.
(The above translation is taken from Late B Suryanarayain Raos work)

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Shri Iranganti Rangacharya: First of all, interpreting any sutra in Jaimini Sutras can’t be
done in isolation. It must be remembered that the Sutra quoted above has many preceding
Sutras. So, the first sutra in that series starts with a word Tatra, which shall be interpreted
as the 2nd house. So, Saturn in 2nd house produces a person who does a famous work. As we
all know, Saturn is the real doer, so Saturn in 2nd definitely produces a person known for his
work.

The above cited Sutra has much more to comprehend, since the ensuing sutra gives a word च
(cha) which attributes other results indicated in the next sutra also for Saturn.

Any natural malefic planet conjoining Atmakaraka definitely spoils AK and indicates evil
results.

Q6: Sorry for asking this very simple query In Jaimini Sutras Chapter 1 Pada 2 SU. 23. -
Ravirahubhyam sarpanidhranam. If Sun and Rahu join Atmakaraka in the Navamsa the
person dies by snake-bites. Query: Dear Sir a) what is the logic behind using Sun here, Rahu
for snakes is understood but why conjoining of Sun, is it since Sun is the natural Atma
karaka (referring to as an individual) b) If Sun or Rahu is having Rasi Drishti on the AK in
D9 then would the result be the same?

Shri Iranganti Rangacharya: As the case of previous question, the sutra quoted here, also
needs to be understood in correct manner. This sutra is also a sutra in a series, so must not
be interpreted in isolation. In “Sutra Vangmaya”, some sutras are Adhikara sutras and some
are upasutras. So the Adhikara sutras can be applied anywhere in interpreting other sutras,
where as upasutras must be applied then and there. As you all know, Jaimini Sutras are
written in Sutra Vangmaya style and hence, the commentaries are very essential for
understanding Sutra Vangmaya.

The correct interpretation goes like this.

If the fourth house of Karakamsa Lagna is occupied by Moon and aspected by Sun and Rahu,
the native dies by snake-bite. It is known fact that Rahu will eclipse only Sun and Moon, not
other planets. Rahu is the planet representing Snake. So, the Sutra is very clear and cogent.

Having said the correct purport of the sutra, the query 2 is not necessary.

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 Sage jamadagni’s Vidyashram
J amadagni, was one of the Saptarishis (Seven Great Sages) in the seventh, i.e. the present
Manvantara. He was a descendant of the sage Bhrigu, one of the Prajapatis created by Brahma, the
God of Creation. Jamadagni has several children with wife Renuka, the youngest of whom was
Parashurama, an Avatara of Lord Vishnu.

Guru: Shri N Sundara Rajan

N . Sundara Rajan's name needs no introduction; he started astrology in 1956, created one of the
first astrology softwares, has written more than 1000 articles since 1963 in Dr Ramans magazine
and others, has published 4 books, created the Vincity ephemeris, his ayanamsa is called the
Sundara Rajan Ayanamsa adopted by 2 international softwares.
Although Shri Sundara Rajan has numerous stunning world
predictions to his credit but he is phenomenally humble man
which only shows the grace of Rishis.
http://www.vincityastrotemple.com

Q.1 Rahu and Ketu in Scorpio and Taurus respectively

implies that they are in debilitation. (Though
some difference of opinions are there among various
texts in this regard). In Tamil Nadu, one astrological
proverb is in vogue as "Neechanai Neechan parthal
nithiyum undu, pathiyum undu", which means "If a
debilitated planet aspects another debilitated planet all
the wealth ensured". On line with this the debilitation of nodes is a blessing. Is it
astrologically correct? Question by R. Ramanathan, India

Shri N Sundara Rajan:

Rahu and Ketu will always be in the 7th from each other and will be, aspecting each other.
The Neecha houses for rahu and ketu are debatable as these two are not Strictly planets and
as such do not own any house. This proverb does not seem to be supported by any
astrological book of antiquity.

Q.2 If a debilitated planet gets vargothamamsa, how to deal with the planet? Whether
predominance should be given as strength considering their vargothamamsa or as weakness
considering their debilitation both in Rasi and Navamsa? Question by R. Ramanathan, India

Shri N Sundara Rajan:

Standard astrological texts like Phaladeepika say that it should be considered as weak. But
the safe and correct way is to consider a planet as strong or weak, based on its Shadbala
Rupas.

Q.3 If a planet in a Rasi Sandhi, say at the last degree of a sign but because of his disposition considered as
Atmakaraka. Here, whether he can be considered week since he is in Rasi Sandhi or strong as he is the
Supreme Atmakaraka? – Question by R. Ramanathan
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Shri N Sundara Rajan:
All astrological texts avow that a planet in Rasi-Sandhi destroys that Rasi. This has no
relation to the Karakathwa of the planet.

Q.4 Does Rahu in Badhakasthana cause Sarpa Dosha (severe afflictions)? What are the
other combinations causing sarpa dosha and remedies for it? – Question by
Dr.K.S.G.Saravanan, USA

Shri N Sundara Rajan:

Planets in Badhaka Sthana generally indicate many Dhoshas, depending on other Aspects,
associations etc. Sarpa Dhosha is generally related to the 5th and 9th houses either from Moon
or from Lagna and are supposed to cause childlessness or harm to children. Shanti
Ratnakara, an ancient treatise on remedial measures, suggests Performance of Sarpa Shanti
Homam.

Q.5 How to read the charts of twins births? More so, in cases of births where the
Shashtyamsha chart of twins also remains same. – Question by Vijay Kumar, Bangalore

Shri N Sundara Rajan:

Sage Sathyacharya says: ‘aneka Hora sasthragnayaha Pancha Sidhdhantha
Parakaha Voohapoha Patuhu Sidhdha Manthro Janathi Jaathakam’
Which means, an astrologer is said to know astrology only if he/she has studied many
astrological works, particularly the work called Sathyacharya Or Pancha Sidhdhantha of
Sathyacharya and also he/she is an expert in Intuition and Super-Intuition and, in addition,
has acquired the powers of Manthra Sidhdhi (like repetition many million times, with
absolute concentration Of Gayathri or other Manthras, duly learnt from a competent
Acharya).
This is the view of Sage Sathyacharya, the author of DHRUVA NADI, SHUKRA NADI
etc., well known for their meticulous accuracy of predictions. Unfortunately these Nadi
originals have been lost to vagaries of time. Whether twin births or otherwise, there is no
short cut method to read Horoscopes.

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 Sage Kashyapa Vidyashram

K ashyapa was an ancient sage, who was one of the Saptarshis in the present Manvantara. He was
the father of the Devas, Asuras, Nagas and all of humanity. He married Aditi, with whom he
fathered Agni, the Adityas, and most importantly Lord Vishnu took his fifth avtar as Vamana,
the son of Aditi, in the seventh Manvantara. With his second wife, Diti, he begot the Daityas. Diti and
Aditi were daughters of King Daksha Prajapati and sisters to Sati, Shiva's consort. Kashyapa received
the earth, obtained by Parashurama's conquest of King Kartavirya Arjuna and henceforth, earth came to
be known as "Kashyapi". He was also the author of the treatise Kashyap Samhita, or Braddha Jivakiya
Tantra, which is considered, a classical reference book on Ayurveda especially in the fields of Ayurvedic
Pediatrics, Gynecology & Obstetrics.

Guru: Shri U. K. Jha

A
graduate in Mechanical Engineering from University of Roorkee (Now IIT
Roorkee) U K Jha has produced over 100 thought provoking articles in several
astrological journals and is a known name in the academic foray of this science. He
is known for his innovative ideas, one point sharp logic,
acute rationality and scientific approach for dealing with
the things. He is the author of famous book "Utopia and
Anarchy of Stars" and his commentaries on Yoga-
Pushpanjali and Phala Deepika are a master piece for
absorbing reading.

Q.1 Mars in the 4th house is considered very bad, why?

Question by Vikas Pandit, Jharkhand.

Shri U.K.Jha: In the 4th house Mars becomes devoid of

Diga Bala i.e. directional force. Hence it is deemed weak
there. In the natural zodiac 4th house represented by
Cancer sign is the place of debilitation for Mars. So, in the 4th belt of any horoscope Mars
suffers from this intrinsic lacuna of depression. Because of the above two reasons Mars does
not get full strength in the 4th house even for Libra people, despite exaltation. The sublime
currents of weakness caused to Mars when placed in the 4th house increases its virulence
also. Because of this reason the placement of Mars in the 4th house is not deemed good for
any horoscope.

Q.2 Why Jupiter is not considered bad for Libra people despite owning two bad houses - 3rd
and 6th? Question by Sreenivas Narayan, Chennai.

Shri U.K.Jha: Jupiter is an expansive planet and on exoteric level it signifies increase in
wider perspective viz. increase of wealth, knowledge, power, prestige & so on. The 3rd and
the 6th houses are also called Upachaya houses meaning places for increase. When Jupiter
owns these two houses its potential for increase is enhanced on account of acquisition of
identical field. In other words the planet of increase gets the lordship of houses of increase
and hence extra potential to increase wealth etc. Hence, for Libra people Jupiter is not
considered bad so long the increase in wealth, position, prestige etc are concerned.

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Q.3 Why Moon represents mind as well as blood in astrology? Question by Priyesh Dutt,
Mumbai.

Shri U.K.Jha: In astrology significations of planets are based mainly on the principle of
symbology besides other factors of esoteric imports known to the God realized seers. Moon
is the fast moving entity in the horoscope and in human system mind is the fastest moving
(abstract) thing. Hence, mind is represented by Moon in astrology. Based on the same
reasons of symbology Moon also represents blood which circulates in the body at maximum
speed. In astrology blood is represented by both Moon and the Mars.

Q.4 Venus in the 12th house is considered very good, why? Question by Manoj P, India.

Shri U.K.Jha: Venus is a planet of luxury, enjoyment and revelations. The field of 12th
house is also suffused with the vibrations of same order. When Venus is deposited in the
12th house, two identical vibrations of Bhoga - luxuriation and enjoyments; match together
to yield augmented fruits of this house. In Tantrik doctrine Bhoga (enjoyments) is for
Moksha (emancipation) - Bhogayate Mokshah; and Moksha (emancipation) is to steer clear
from this Samsar (world) - Mokshayate Samsarah. Hence, Venus is considered good in the
12th house.

Q.5 For Pisces born people a Vargotam Jupiter placed in 5th house is said to be giving more
female issues, why? Question by P.M.Shastry, Trivandrum.

Shri U.K.Jha: A planet acquires the elements and property of the sign where it is located in.
In the above case Jupiter is exalted and Lagna lord. Besides it is a male planet. But in Cancer
it acquires the female characteristics. Further, Cancer represents mother in the natural
zodiac which is again a female attribute. Therefore, the Jupiter in above case works to give
more female progenies to the native.

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 Sage Bharadwaja’s Vidyashram
B haradwaja was one of the great sages (rishis) descendant of rishi Angirasa, whose
accomplishments are detailed in the Puranas. Bharadwaja rishi was the father of Dronacharya
and the grandfather of Ashwatthama. Bharadwaja rishi, a sage of the Vedic period - is renowned
for his thirst for knowledge. He attained extraordinary scholarship and power of meditation. He was
one of the Saptarshis (Seven Great Sages Rishi) in the present Manvantara; with others being Atri,
Vashishtha, Vishvamitra, Gautama, Jamadagni, Kashyapa

Guru: Shri ernst wilhem

E rnst Wilhem is one of the finest scholars in America with a large student following. His books
titled Graha Sutras, Core Yogas, and Vault To The Heavens are considered classics for their rich
content & clear explanation that had not been offered before. He is also the owner and c0-
developer of one of the best astrology softwares called Kala,
known for its accuracy & user friendliness. You can visit his
website at www.vedic-astrology.net

Q.1 For Scorpio people a debilitated luck lord Moon in

Lagna is not deemed very bad. Is this true if so Why?
Question by Sambhaya, India

Shri Ernst Wilhem: A debilitated Planet always causes

Bhita “alarmed” Avastha and so Moon in the Lagna in
debilitation will indicate stress to the body and health.
Additionally, a planet in debilitation is said to be in
Sushupti “Sleeping” Avastha and so not give effects due
th
to the house it rules and thus 9 house effects will be weak in the person’s life unless the
Moon’s dispositor Mars happens to be powerfully placed. All in all I would not consider this
a good position and would stick to the basic concepts of astrology, such as provided by
Parashara’s Avasthas, rather than getting lost in a world of exceptions.

Q.2 Does an un-afflicted exalted planet produce only good results? – Question by Andree
Leclerc, Canada

Shri Ernst Wilhem: An exalted planet is considered to be in Garvita “proud” Avastha and so
the Bhava in which it is placed is something that a person can be righteously proud of.
However, if such a planet is aspected by natural enemies and if those natural enemies are
strong, there will still be an element of Kshudhita “starving” Avastha and in that respect the
planet will suffer and not give the needed fulfillment and happiness. For this reason it is said
that if Sun and Saturn are both exalted they do not do good – in that case two strong natural
enemies aspect each other and thus harm each other.

Q.3 Ashttottari applicability in BPHS (Brihad Parashar Hora Shastra) and Maan Sagari are
exactly opposite. Which one to believe. In one it says Night birth Shukla Paksha, where as
in the other one it says, Day birth Krishna Paksha, then this Dasha is applicable. Which is to
be followed? – Question by Adya Tripathi, San Francisco

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Shri Ernst Wilhem: I have had very good luck using Ashtottari Dasa as prescribed in Brihat
Parashara Hora Shastra, however, Ashtottari is considered applicable to all by some astrologers.

Q.4 How to find out difficult childbirth from the chart from ones chart? – Question by Dr.
K.S.G.Saravanan, USA

Shri Ernst Wilhem: I assume you are asking how to look at a person’s chart and state that they
had a difficult birth? That is simple and very effectively done through a study of Balarishti
Yogas as given in BPHS and other classical texts. Anytime there is a Balarishti Yoga there is
some element of difficult surrounding birth or shortly after birth. After accessing the Balarishta
Yogas it is important to consider an Arishta Bhanga Yogas which prevent the Balarishta Yogas
from killing the child. When Arishta Bhana Yogas are present to suitable degree to prevent
death, then there will still be problems, delayed labor or some issue at or shortly after birth, but
one that is overcome and which does not kill the child. Try these yogas on a few horoscopes and
you will quickly see how wonderfully they work.

Q.5 in BPHS Chapter 7 ‘divisional considerations’ shloka 28-29 it states that 28-29. ‘Other
Sources of Strength. Maitreya, there are other kinds of sources, as I explain below. Grahas in
the 7th from Sūrya will be fully effective. One with an identical longitude in comparison to
Sūrya’s will destroy the good effects. Rule of three process be applied to the Graha in between
these positions.’
Query:
a) How is this concept of Grahas 7th from Sun to be used in predictive astrology
b) One with identical longitude in comparison to Sun will destroy the good effects of what, can
an hypothetical example be given to demonstrate how to understand what Rishi Parasara is
trying to say
c) What is the rule of three the Rishi is trying to say
– Question by Praveen Kumar, Bangalore

Shri Ernst Wilhem: The idea of Grahas in the 7th from the Sun is taken into account in a
Grahas Ishta and Kashta. So pay attention to Ishta and Kastha and that matter is all taken into
account. The basic idea is that a planet opposite the Sun, or in the case of Mercury and Venus,
when they are conjunct and retrograde, a planet is closest to earth and can thus produce the
most. When the planet is conjunct the sun and not retrograde, it is furthest from earth, actually
behind the Sun as well and so gives no effects. Rule of three is to take the proportion of just
where between these two extremes a planet is. This idea must be taken hand in hand with a
Graha’s Uccha Bala, how close it is to exaltation. Along with Uccha Bala, these two give the
Ishta and Kashta of a planet. A planet closest to the earth, at which point it is retrograde and in
deep exaltation becomes the most capable and may have a full Ishta of 60, Ishta being desired
effects. A planet conjunct the Sun and in deep debilitation becomes incapable and will have an
Ishta of 0 and a Kashta of 60, Kashta being the ill state of a planet at which point it is too ill to
do anything useful. These ideas, however, have to be used in conjunction with a planet’s dignity
to see just how much a planet will be able to produce. The dignity is what to
consider to see if the planet will behave productively or poorly, but the Ishta and
Kashta and thus the degree from the Sun help one see just how much is produced
if the dignity is such as to allow production.

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The Astrological
Chart & Chakras
Common Afflictions and Remedies
Utilizing Hatha Yoga
By
Laura Barat, USA
ReaderShip Level: Intermediate To
Advanced
A profound link exists between an
individual’s astrological chart or
Rasi and his/her chakras. The macrocosm
of the solar system is present within the
microcosm of the individual human body.
Remedies for afflictions in the chart are
numerous and some examples are:
wearing of gems, chanting of Mantras,
Flower Essences, Pujas and Fasting. These
are all valid and work very well in
alleviating negative karmas. However,
there is one Remedy that needs more
attention and that is the practice of Hatha
Yoga Asanas. Since the Chakras are ruled
by the Planets and Signs, their direct link
to the horoscope presents them as energy
centers to be improved upon and purified
through physical Yoga postures. The
physical aspect of Hatha Yoga will also, as
a remedy, appeal to those who are more
athletically inclined and who are very in
tune with their bodies.
While doing Yoga Asanas for certain
Signs, it must be kept in mind that one is
doing the Asana for the Sign in all the
varga charts, therefore improving every
aspect of life. The evidence that Hatha
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Yoga works to improve inner and outer karma is evidenced many times over by regular
practitioners of Hatha Yoga. They are filled with grace, poise and composure. If one were to
ask such a person if he saw any improvement in his outer life, the answer would be a
resounding ‘yes’! It is already very apparent that Hatha Yoga works wonders for the
emotional/psychological well-being of the person. It goes without saying that the outer will
reflect the inner. There is, indeed, no doubt that Yoga Asanas working to balance the
Chakra energy will also improve outer circumstances as they improve inner circumstances.

This Article will be in two parts. The first part will focus on what actually causes affliction
in a chart and needs to be remedied. The second part will focus on the Chakras and their
corresponding Yoga Asanas to balance them.

Part 1 – Affliction of Planets and Signs

The planets are the pure forces that manifest their qualities as karakas or producers. They
are considered divine and incarnations of God. As such they have consciousness. The Rasis
or Signs are also manifestations of God but do not have consciousness; that is why, for the
most part, they are represented by Earthly creatures. The Signs or Rasis express the
masculine and feminine energies of each planet, except for the Sun and the Moon which rule
Leo and Cancer, respectively. The planets, according to Parasara, were formed to “reward
the fruits of the Karma of the Jivas (Living Beings)”. Because their existence relies upon
Cause and Effect, and in fact, they are the beginning of cause and effect, they are causal and
their power extends to the causal plane. This is also evidenced by their ability to produce
everything that is. The planets are the substance and the Rasis are the form. As a
consequence of giving the things produced by the planets form, the Rasis are astral and reach
up to the astral plane. The Signs and how the Grahas operate through them provide the
emotional and psychological tone of all phenomena. The Houses or Bhavas bring the Signs
and Grahas into direct contact with the Earth via the Ascendant/Descendant axis and the
Midheaven/IC axis. A direct result of the Houses being dependent upon the location of
birth is the Houses marry Heaven and Earth, so to speak. Thus, the Houses are physical and
relate to concrete, physical karmas that will be experienced during the lifetime of the person.

Horoscope afflictions and how they relate to chakras are mainly produced through planets in
Signs, so remedies performed upon the chakras will firstly improve the emotional/psy-
chological well-being of the person. But just as a remedy done for an afflicted planet in a
Sign will improve the planet, it will also improve that Sign and correspondingly its house
placement. If the remedy improves the house, then it also improves the concrete physical
Karmas and not only the emotional/ psychological issues.

What Constitutes Affliction?

1. Sign Placement of Saturn

2. Sign Placement of Rahu and Ketu
3. Combustion of Planets
4. Planets in Debilitation, Great Enemy’s and Enemy’s Signs
5. Low Shad bala score, especially the balas of Sthana bala and Cheshta bala.

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 6. Planets affected by Krura Grahas (Cruel or Malefic Planets)

Now we will discuss how planets become afflicted as karakas, but not as house lords, since
we are focusing on the Sign placement of planets which correspond directly to the Chakras.
We will also discuss how Signs become afflicted and therefore certain houses, which leads
us to our first point which is…

Saturn
Where Saturn is placed in a chart shows us where we hold our fear and
psychological/emotional pain as well as physical pain. Saturn, in Greek Mythology, is
Kronos or Time, so he gives us knowledge of Time and therefore death. Saturn shows us
where our limitations are and points to events and situations that are beyond our control.
But mainly, the core issues are fear and knowledge of the passage of time, which is our
longevity. Who was it that said ‘all our neuroses stem from the knowledge of our impending
death.’? Well, this is Saturn. Even if Saturn is strong in a chart as a karaka, meaning if
Saturn has high Ishta and low Kashta, then the person will be able to weather difficult
situations more gracefully, however, Saturn still shows the major psychological issues at
hand within the mind of the person. Saturn rules all kinds of fears that are known, as
opposed to Rahu which rules fear of the unknown. Saturn rules the feeling of lack, need and
thirst. Where Saturn is or what he touches, we are lacking, needing, thirsting, because we
are ultimately aware of Time touching it, or of its eventual demise and temporal quality.
What sign Saturn occupies and especially which planets it influences will show where there
is need, fear and separation and an awareness of temporality.

Rahu & Ketu

Of the two nodes, Rahu is the most unsettling, especially to the Moon, which is our
individual self, our ego and our perception. Rahu and Ketu are the intersection of the Earth’s
orbit around the Sun with the Moon’s orbit around the Earth. In other words, they are
points on the ecliptic where total eclipses occur. Since Rahu and Ketu are an intersection,
they are much like a Lagna or Ascendant/ Descendant axis, as the Lagna is an intersection
of the horizontal plane with the surface of the Earth. The Lagna or Ascendant determines
the 1st house and thus the beginning of life and the body. This is where the Sun rises and a
new day begins. The descendant or 7th house determines the end of the body, i.e., death and
the Sun sets here, marking a day’s end. Similarly, Rahu is the North Node of the Moon and
represents the rising of the mind, or that which brings the Mind or Jiva into experience.
Ketu or the South Node of the Moon, represents the setting of the Mind, or the death of the
mind which can only mean one thing – Liberation. This is why Ketu is the significator of
Liberation and the death of the Mind, because the Mind can only die when the Soul is free
from it. Because Rahu is that which brings the Mind into experience, according to Vedic
thought, Rahu is what is in the ether that pulls the Jiva into the womb, or the newly formed
zygote, Rahu is the reason we incarnate. Rahu represents the sub-conscious desires that we
have come here on this Earth Plane to experience. He signifies those situations that are
unknown and unfamiliar, but those that we are thrust into time and time again. Rahu
represents compulsion, so the Sign placement of Rahu will show those psychological and
emotional fears of the unknown and specifically, WHAT is unknown to the person.

Ketu means ‘the flag’, and the flag is what is put into the ground when we have conquered a
territory. But because Ketu is ultimately exactly the same as Rahu, as 2 opposites at their
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extremes are always the same, Ketu also represents areas of life that must be experienced for
the final evolution of consciousness to occur. Ketu represents those areas of life that are all
too familiar and where we highly scrutinize everything. Ketu is where we internalize
energy and demand perfection. Where Ketu resides and what it touches, there is much
talent, however the person is not content with that talent and often is compelled to perfect
it. Where Ketu is, there is a search for the ultimate Truth. Since ultimate Truth does not
exist within categories, which is exactly what Signs are, so Ketu also signifies what aspect of
life we experience as God and also where we have divine discontent. So in effect, the divine
discontent drives us to experience ultimate Truth. Ketu is particularly troubling to the Sun.
The Sun is the divine inspiration and the purely masculine, dynamic force. As such, it does
not do well having its energy internalized
and the divine inspiration cannot be Who was it that said ‘all our neuroses
expressed outwardly when it is with Ketu. stem from the knowledge of our
impending death.’? Well, this is Saturn.
Combust Planets
When a planet is combust, it is said to be
‘kopi’ or angry. Frustrated is also a very appropriate term to describe the feeling of a planet
when it is combust. A planet is angry and frustrated when it cannot be seen from Earth.
This is exactly what combustion is as the planet is too close to the Sun and its Rays are
diminished. Combustion also gives something called low “Cheshta Bala” which means
“movement strength”. When speaking of combust planets, it must be kept in mind that
Venus and Mercury are not combust when they are retrograde, as at that time they are
between the Earth and the Sun, the closest to the Earth they are going to get in their orbit,
and therefore they are extremely powerful. When a planet is combust, the person does not
have any confidence while wielding that planet. Therefore, the aspect of the person’s life
represented by said planet seems to disappear or, in the case of malefics, one will overly
compensate. When a planet is combust, this fact contributes greatly to a planet’s
Ishta/Kashta score, or rather its good/bad points.

Planets in Debilitation, Great Enemy’s and Enemy’s Rasis

When a planet is debilitated it is said to be in an alarmed state. It is also in a depressed state.
Under these conditions, a debilitated planet cannot function properly and not take care of its
significations. Such a planet is in very bad shape and in need of help. When a planet is in a
Great Enemy’s Rasi, it is said to be ‘Khala’ or cruel, so it suffers greatly as any person would
not desire to be in their great enemy’s house. When a planet is in an enemy’s Rasi, then the
planet is said to be miserable and is in need of help.

Low Spashta (Shad) bala score, especially the balas of Sthana bala and Cheshta
bala
A score is considered low if the planet meets less than 100% of its required bala. Most
astrological softwares calculate Shad Bala and the method to do so will not be related here.
The Spashta bala shows the raw strength of a planet based mostly, but not entirely, on
astronomical factors. The most important balas are the Sthana bala and Cheshta balas. The
Spashta (or Shad) bala of planets show the strength with which the person uses their
planetary energies in specific situations. They are not indicative of positive or negative
karmas in store for the native. Those are seen through the dignities and bhava placements of
planets as karakas and house lords. Sthana means “stance” and the Sthana bala is ruled by
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Mercury. In this instance, Mercury is the manager. This bala represents how an individual
uses each planet to manage their life. When a planet is low or does not meet the required
Sthana bala, the person is at a loss to use that planet effectively in the management of their
affairs. Cheshta bala is ‘motion strength’. As mentioned previously, this bala has to do with
retrograde motion and combustion. When a planet is closest to the Earth it gains
tremendous strength, and therefore tremendous confidence. Cheshta bala is the confidence
with which we utilize a planet. When a planet does not meet the required Cheshta bala, the
Signs it rules and their corresponding Chakra will suffer.

Planets affected by Krura Grahas and the Ishta/Kashta Factor

1. Grahas are harmed when they are conjoined with Krura grahas.
2. Grahas are harmed when they receive planetary aspects from Krura Grahas. For
planetary aspects, exact calculations must be used and not the full house aspect.
3. Grahas are harmed when Krura Grahas are in the 4th, 6th, or 8th from the Graha itself.

Ishta means ‘desired’ and Kashta means ‘ill’. A score

between 0 and 60 relates a planet’s beneficial or malevolent
influence. Gentle planets or Saumya Grahas spread their
good points to the planets they influence and keep their
negative points to themselves. Cruel Planets or Krura Grahas
spread their malevolent points to planets they influence and
keep their good points to themselves. Thus, if a planet is
joined with a Cruel Planet, i.e, Saturn, Mars, Rahu, Ketu,
waning Moon or Sun, then if the Cruel Planet’s Kashta or
bad points outweigh the other planet’s good points, then the
Cruel Planet destroys the planet it is influencing.

Summing Up the Afflictions

The Sign and therefore the House suffers when Saturn, Rahu, or Ketu, are placed within it.
The Sign also suffers when it contains a planet in debilitation, in a great enemy’s or enemy’s
sign. The Planet suffers when it is conjoined with a malefic, when its Spashta Bala is less
than 100%, when it is combust, or when it is in debilitation, great enemy’s sign or enemy’s
sign.

The Chakras and Remedial Measures for the Horoscope

utilizing Hatha Yoga
The Planets, Signs and Chakras
Each Planet rules a Chakra through the Signs, except for the Sun and the Moon which rule
one Chakra. The following is a list of the Planets, Signs and the Chakras they rule:

Planet Chakra Signs

Sun, Moon Ajna or Third Eye Chakra Leo, Cancer
Mercury Vissudha or Throat Chakra Gemini, Virgo
Venus Anahata or Heart Chakra Taurus, Libra
Mars Manipura or Solar Plexus Chakra Aries, Scorpio
Jupiter Swadisthana or Sacral Plexus Chakra Sagittarius, Pisces
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Saturn Muladhara or Coccygeal Plexus Chakra Capricorn, Aquarius

Hatha Yoga is a branch of yoga that leads to Enlightenment. Kundalini Yoga is the
culmination of Hatha Yoga in which one purifies the Nadis and raises the Kundalini
through the Chakras via the Sushumna Nadi to unite with the Crown Chakra at the top of
the head. Hatha yogis do various exercises to purify and balance their chakras and nadis.
Hatha yogis use their bodies to do what other yogis do through other disciplines such as Raja
Yoga, Laya Yoga, Mantra Yoga and others. Why would the body and its purification act as a
vehicle for realization? It is because the mind, emotions and the physical body are
intricately linked through the various Chakras and Nadis. In addition, negative emotions
and habits can be released through practice of Hatha yoga. And since Hatha yoga works on
the Chakras and the Chakras are linked to the horoscope, by looking at one’s horoscope and
finding the major afflictions, one can deduce the Asanas that will be most helpful in
bringing about release of negativity and self-realization or just improving one’s attitude and
happiness.

Self-Realization before God-Realization

This is a standard mantra propounded on various spiritual paths. What that means is that
we must come to terms with ourselves and accept ourselves before God steps in and accepts
us. That entails working through and releasing all neuroses and emotional traumas. These
things reside in the Chakras and they can be seen in the Astrological Chart. This concept is
deftly explained through the Signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Pisces is the Sign of Liberation
and Enlightenment. It corresponds to the 12th House which has the same meaning among
other things. Pisces has to do with the obliteration of the ego and complete surrender. That
is why its symbol are two fish swimming in different directions. The fish is footless and
cannot take itself where it wants to go, it is swept about by the current of the water. So in
essence, Pisces must symbolically surrender. The 11th Sign of Aquarius has to do with the
process of complete individualization and how that manifests within the group. Put a
different way, Aquarius finally accepts himself and has worked through all the psychological
issues represented by the other Signs. Aquarius is the Sign of Self-Realization and there is
just one step left to God-Realization. So it has taken a journey through the whole zodiac to
reach the point of Self-Realization in the 11th Sign.

Why would the body and its purification act as a vehicle for
realization? It is because the mind, emotions and the physical body
are intricately linked through the various Chakras and Nadis.

The Chakras, Their Meaning, and Asanas to Purify Them

Muladhara Chakra
This is the base chakra at the coccyx and represents from the bottom of the feet to the
beginning of the spine. The Signs are Capricorn and Aquarius, ruled by Saturn. The
Muladhara chakra is the manifestation of our survival instinct and our feeling of having a
firm foundation. When planets are afflicted in Capricorn and Aquarius, they bring their
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particular type of afflicted energy into this Chakra and affect our fear and worry. Worry is a
minor form of fear, and depending upon the planet, our worries and fear will revolve around
that issue. Afflictions to Saturn will also cause this Chakra to have energy imbalances. The
feeling of groundedness will not be present within the individual and it will be difficult for
them to concentrate, focus and persevere. Because their very survival will always feel
threatened, they will always be changing, never solidifying a firm foundation. To bring this
chakra into energetic balance and robust health, there are a number of Hatha Yoga Asanas
that can be performed. Any exercise that strengthens the legs, such as squats, will go a long
way in balancing the Muladhara Chakra.

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Yoga Asanas for Muladhara

Virabhadrasana (Warrior)

1. Stand with your feet about 3 ft. apart. Turn your right foot
to the right, and bend your right knee until it is in line with
your ankle.
2. Keeping your back straight, stretch both arms above your
head, bringing the palms of your hand together. Repeat on
the other side.

Trikonasana (Triangle)

1. Stand with you legs wider than your shoulders, making an

equilateral triangle with the floor. Raise both arms to your sides,
level with your shoulders.
2. Turn your left foot out, slowly bend to the left and take a firm hold
of your left ankle with your left hand. Your neck should be
relaxed, with your head falling sideways. Your right arm should
be stretched over your head, parallel with the floor. Repeat on the
other side.

Garudasana (Eagle)

1. Stand upright with your feet together and your hands at your sides.
Bend your right knee, bringing it over the left knee and tucking the
right foot behind the left calf. Balance.
2. Now bend your elbows in front of you and entwine your arms, so
that the right elbow rests on the front of the left arm’s inner elbow.
Join the palms of your hands together. Maintain your balance.
Repeat with the other leg and arm.

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Svadisthana Chakra
‘Svadisthana’ can be translated as ‘one’s own special place’. It is the Chakra of the creative
force and the Signs of Sagittarius and Pisces are here. It is ruled by Jupiter. If there are
afflicted planets in these signs, then the energies of these afflicted planets will adversely
affect one’s healthy, creative expression, sexuality and emotional traumas. Also, afflictions
to Jupiter will cause problems and inhibited energy flow to this Chakra. Jupiter, according
to Parasara, is joy and wisdom that comes from joy. Women seem to hold a lot of their
emotional pain in this center and some men as well. When Yoga Asanas are done to balance
the energy in this Chakra, one may find him or herself crying or feel very sad. However,
the Asana is a healthy form of release. Done regularly, the individual will be able to express
their creativity to fullest form.

Yoga Asanas for Svadisthana

Parivritta Trikonasana (Twisting Triangle)

This Asana is much like the previous Triangle Asana for the Muladhara Chakra. However,
there is a twisting motion involved that will massage and invigorate the Svadisthana
Chakra.

1. Stand with your feet about 3 ft. apart. Turn your right foot
90 degrees to the right, so that your body faces right, with
your left foot only slightly turned to act as a strong base.
Rotate your body toward your right leg, reaching down to
the ankle or to the floor with your left hand beyond your
right foot (for an advanced position).
2. Stretch your right arm straight up until it is in a direct line with the left arm. Repeat
on the other side.

Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Lateral Angle Pose)

1. Stand with your feet together and your arms stretched above your
head. Jump your feet about 5 ft. apart. Raise your arms sideways to
shoulder level. Turn your left foot sideways 90 degrees to the left,
keeping your right leg stretched and tight at the knee. Bend your left
knee to form a 90-degree angle.
2. Place your left palm on the floor by your left foot. Stretch your right
arm over your right ear. Look up to the ceiling. Stretch your spine
and the side of your body. Repeat on the other side.

Hastha Padasana (Leg & Arm Stretching)

1. Sit on the floor and spread your legs as wide as is comfortably possible. Exhale and
bend forward, waling your hands along the floor until both leg and spine reach their
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 maximum stretch. This is a great exercise for stretching the groin area and releasing
the pent up emotional traumas and disappointments, to get the Svadisthana purified
and the energy within it flowing properly.

Manipura Chakra

The Signs residing here are Aries and Scorpio and it is ruled by Mars. This Chakra is the
motivator and the will to power, not to mention a tremendous storehouse of energy. The
Manipura Chakra rules over the digestive system; so symbolically it takes metabolic energy
and converts it into action. When planets are afflicted in Aries and Scorpio, then through
those things that this particular planet signifies, the will power of the native will be
hindered. Just as a good digestive system, which the Manipura Chakra regulates, will give a
person robust health and a strong body, a psychologically healthy Mars and Manipura
Chakra will give the vitality and power necessary to satisfy the desires of the individual.
When Mars is afflicted, the energy is lo w in Manipura or overly compensating, so measures
must be taken to balance the energy.

Yoga Asanas for Manipura Chakra

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Sitting Spinal Twist)

1. Sit on the floor. Bend your right knee and sit on the foot. Then
bend your left knee and lift it over your right thigh, placing the
foot flat on the floor.
2. Turn your body 90 degrees to the left and bring your right armpit
over your left knee. Lock the arm over the knee, then move your
left arm behind your waist, so that your left hand catches your
right hand. Turn your neck to face left, looking over your left
shoulder. Repeat on the other side.

Ustrasana (Camel Pose)

1. Kneel on the floor with your buttocks raised off

your feet. Gently lean backward, placing your right
hand on your right heel and your left hand on your
left heel.
2. Push on your feet with your hands and, taking your
head back, curve your spine upward, pushing it up
until your thighs are in line with your knees and
the front of your body is straight. Relax into the
position.

Stomach Crunches can also be done to strength our core, which is the Manipura Chakra and
main source of our bodily strength.

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Anahata Chakra

The Venus ruled Signs of Taurus and Libra are located here. Compassion and the giving
and receiving of love are the domains of the Anahata Chakra. Opening up to what the
world has to offer and being receptive to what life brings, also making good choices are all
things that are ruled by the Anahata Chakra. When there are afflicted planets in Taurus
and Libra, the person will have specific problems according to the nature of the afflicted
planet, in sharing and in making good choices for their well-being. They will also be miserly
with affection and can appear aloof or they may be a loner and very distrustful of others.
Afflictions to Venus will also cause the same problems only in a more general sense. For
specifics, look for which planets are afflicted in Taurus and Libra, if there are any. To
regulate and balance the proper flow of energy through this Chakra, the following Yoga
Asanas are very helpful.

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Bhujangasana (Cobra)

1. Lie flat on the floor, with your chin resting down. Place your
hands flat on the floor under your shoulders, with your fingers
pointing forward.
2. Gently raise your body to a comfortable height as you curve
your back backward. Keep your pubis in contact with the floor
– do not lift your body right off the floor. Your arms do not
have to be straight; you may bend your elbows. Flexibility of
your spine will develop with practice.

Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

1. Easy posture: lie on the floor and on your

back with your legs stretched straight out.
Place your hands or elbows on the floor to
support you, then arch your back and place
the top of your head gently on the floor,
keeping your chest raised.
2. Advanced posture: sit with your legs
crossed in full lotus position and, on an
exhalation, lie backward, supporting
yourself on your elbows, until the top of
your head just rests on the floor. Bring your hands to rest on your feet.

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 Vishuddha Chakra

Parasara describes Mercury as ‘the consciousness spoken’. The phrase is an apt one to describe
the Vishuddha Chakra as well because Sound in all forms is the energizing factor of this
Chakra as its element is ether. The first chakra is our very being, our survival in the
physical world, the second chakra is our creations and our emotional and psychological
environment, the third chakra takes our creations and emotions and projects those into the
world and uses them to sustain us, the fourth chakra takes the will and our sustenance and
uses it for relating to others, and the fifth chakra, the Vishuddha Chakra, takes all of these
experiences and communicates them through Sound. Even if the person is mute, they can
write and others will ‘hear’ him through his words on paper. The Vishuddha Chakra
governs over the thyroid gland and regulates the release of these hormones. Weight issues
surround the unbalanced energy of the Vishuddha Chakra. This Chakra is also our ability
to listen. If the Signs of Mercury, Gemini and Virgo, are afflicted, then the person has
much frustration in communicating their thoughts to others and they also feel very
misunderstood and like they are not being heard. Depending on the planet afflicting Gemini
or Virgo, this will reveal the energy that is blocking the communication and the ability to
listen and gain from listening. If Mercury is afflicted, then the energy of the chakra will be
generally low and will be in need of remedies.

Yoga Asanas for Vishuddha Chakra

Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand)

1. Lie down on the floor with your legs together and your hands,
palms down, by your sides. Push down on your hand and
raise your legs straight up above you. Lift your hips off the
floor and bring your legs up, over and beyond your head. Bend
your arms and place your hands in the small of the back. Your
chin should be pressing into your neck and the rest of your
body should be in a vertical line with the weight resting on the
shoulders.

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

1. Lie on your front, with your face down. Reach back, bending
your knees and holding your ankles. Keep your knees together
throughout the asana.
2. Pulling on your ankles, slowly and cautiously raise your trunk
and legs as high as possible. Stretch your neck. Hold the
position.

Ajna Chakra
The Sun and the Moon rule the Ajna Chakra, which is the seat of consciousness and the
doorway into the Astral World. The Sun and the Moon rule the Soul and the Mind. The
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Soul and the Mind create everything that exists in the material world. That is why the
elements follow in the descending Chakras. Leo and Cancer are the Signs here. Leo is the
masculine force of the Third Eye or Ajna Chakra. What does the masculine force do here?
It is Inspiration and Truth. When Leo is well-disposed in a chart, the person acts on their
inspiration and projects that energy into the world. When there are afflictions to Leo and
the Sun, then the person has trouble expressing his Inspiration and following his
Inspiration. The Sign of Cancer is the Feminine force of the Ajna Chakra. What is the
feminine force here? It is the perception and the Intuition. If Cancer and the Moon are
robust, then the person follows their Intuition into happiness and they perceive with clarity.
If the Moon and/or Cancer are afflicted, then the person does not listen to his/her intuition
and will suffer because of it.

Yoga Asanas for the Ajna Chakra

Adho Mukha Avanasana (Downward Dog)

1. Kneel on all fours, then walk you hands farther forward, with
your palms flat on the floor.
2. Raise your trunk, straightening your legs and keeping your
feet flat on the floor. Pull in your abdomen. Your head should
relax down in line with your arms and body. The shape of
this asana is an inverted V.

Yoga Mudra in Padmasana

1. Sit with your legs crossed in the full lotus posture. Clasp your hands behind your
back, locking your fingers together.
2. On an exhalation, bend forward and touch the top of your head to the floor (or as near
as possible). Simultaneously raise your arms straight up behind your back Hold for as
long as possible without breathing.

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 Sage Bhrighu’s Blessings

Bhrighu Saral Paddathi – 5

By
Andree Leclerc, Saptarishis Astrology Re-Search Team
Technique & Guide: Saptarishis Astrology

Readership Level: Basic To Advanced

W ith Obeisance to Lord Ganapathi & Lord Bhrighu, we thank them for the boons
of BSP & BCP and are now diving into BSP-5 with this new karma revealing
technique. Let us relish this gem while knowing we are looking forward and
hankering for more! Ten example charts are used ranging from easy-to-detect to medium
and even dramatic results since the toughest part is how to determine which aspect of a
house will be spoiled. In Astro studies, charts below 75 years of age & ones who deal with
intimate aspects of life we do not know are not to be used while testing any method cannot
be forgotten. Also not to be forgotten is the way to use most BSP techniques at initial stages
of our astro journey is to remember that BSP gives an ‘Instant Hint’ which our orthodox
astrology does not. So we can ‘Note’ BSP combinations & then use normal astrology.

Sage Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology - Bhrighu Saral Paddathi

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BSP -5 : When Jupiter and Saturn are conjunct in any house, at least one signification of the
sign of Aries, whichever house it occupies, will be Spoiled/Activated/Topsy Turvy or for
the prosperity of that house to manifest, lots of efforts need to be put in.

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Publisher & Editor: Although basic natal chart is used in the following demonstrations, for a technique
to work, a whole lot of factors as strength of the planets, Avasthas (status), positions in divisional charts
which alter the result of the planets, etc, are to be assessed. Most important point is the ‘Activation
Methodology’ of a planet which alters the results especially in charts of twins or of those two people born
in different locales but with same Rasi Chart, on which we would expand later. Additionally, the
astrology prevalent today is of Rasi Chart & Divisional charts but only when we read DevaKerelam
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 Here are some real life examples of this bold and maybe wise declaration but do not
forget that apart from spoiling Aries, it will also activate it.

Chart 1: Caryl Chessman

Born May 27, 1921 at 12:10 in St. Joseph, MI, USA

Jupiter Saturn are together in the 1H of Leo and Aries is the 9H, so as per BSP-5 the 9H of
father, dharma, blessings will be spoilt which means he would do adharma (non righteous
actions). 9H is also the 6th house of health and accidents from the 4H of mother, so some
health issue to his mother can be predicted just by seeing this Aries spoilt by Saturn Jupiter
conjunction.

Incidentally he was an American homicide (adharma); called the "Red Light Bandit", he was
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born to an alcoholic dad and a mom paralyzed from an auto accident when he was nine – he was a
sickly, asthmatic kid. He was convicted on 21st May 1948 and while in San Quentin prison,
CA, he studied law, wrote appeals and a book. After 12 years on death row, he finally was
executed in the gas chamber on 2nd May 1960 at 10:03 AM, and declared dead at 10:12 AM,
PDT. A last-minute stay and ninth reprieve had been ordered by state Supreme Court Judge
Goodman at 10 AM but it was too late. A wrong number was dialled to the prison and then
quickly redialled, but when Judge Goodman listened on the other end he reported back, "It's
too late. The pellets have already been dropped."

On this date of his execution incidentally, Tr Jupiter & Saturn were conjunct and retrograde
(delivery of past promise) in his 5H and with 3 planets in the 9H of Aries. As Jupiter Saturn
were conjunct, you can see again Aries was destroyed, Aries stands here in the 9H of
blessings, which got over (destroyed) and his execution could not be prevented on time.

(Chandra Kala Nadi) & Guru Nadi we realize how few seconds of time of birth change alters the results
dramatically but unfortunately that science of how to use nadiamsa is lost.

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See age of Nine is the 9H as per Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi (BCP-given in Vol 3 Aug 2008 issue)

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Chart 2: Dennis Rocky
Born on December 4, 1961 at 10:03 in Downey, CA, USA

Jupiter & Saturn are conjunct in the 1H and Aries will be the 4H so some problems at home,
or to mother or to one’s body or head as the sign of Aries represents the head and brain –
incidentally A6 (health issues) is found therein as well as Gulika and Mandi (malefics) –
this boy could therefore have a problem in the head psychological or physical.

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This is the case is of an American child born with craniodiaphyseal dysplasia which
distorted his face, making it grow twice normal size. He was diagnosed at age two when X-
rays showed irregularities in his skull. His medical prognosis was grim as he was not
expected to live past seven. Teachers discouraged his mom from putting him in school as
other kids can be cruel in their curiosity, but his mom was supportive and made every effort
to raise Rocky as normally as possible. One can see that Aries is in the 4H of mother and
how much the mother would have suffered due to this.

He died at 16 & the movie "Mask" with Cher as his mom and Eric Stolz playing the role of
the remarkable boy was made of his life.

Chart 3: Aliyah Bos

Born on March 27, 2000 at 6:13 in Boston, MA, USA

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American child fatality. On 21st Sept 2000, her dad, Peter, left his home in Jamaica Plain,
MA at 8:15 AM with Aliyah strapped in her car-seat. He was supposed to leave her at the
day care center on his way to work - and forgot.
After work, he stopped at the center to pick up his five-month old daughter and was told
that she had never been left that morning. Returning to his car, he found the unconscious
baby still strapped in the back seat of his car. Rushed to the hospital, the baby was declared
dead at 6:17 PM. Left in a hot car all day, she had died of hypothermia.

If you use the BSP-5 method, you see Jupiter Saturn are together in the 2H of Aries which is
a maraca house and it is with 9L of Father, Mars. For those who use 10L as father Jupiter
himself is involved in this destructive yoga. From 9H of father this combination is
happening in the 6H of accidents, this accident was committed by her father; if we do not
use BSP method then this direct hint of father-accident-Aries (heat in car) is not easily
discovered by the untrained eyes.

Chart 4: Ramirez, Ricardo

Born on February 28, 1960 at 2:07 in El Paso, TX, USA

The sign of Aries in its worst nightmare manifestation becomes a dictator, cheater,
vindictive, who will sabotage all he can whereas in its healthy state, it stands for pioneering
and sharp mind. Jupiter and Saturn are together in Sagittarius (dharmic sign) & as per BSP-
5 it spoils the sign Aries which is 6H here. The 6H stands for enemies, cruelty, fighting &
torture (when you fight in a war you at times torture and kill the enemy soldier). The lord
of this destroyed Aries is exalted with Venus in 3H of actions which indicates sexual
overtone.

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The chart is of an American homicide, "the night stalker" who created a reign of terror in
Los Angeles and environs from January to August 3, 1985 when he was captured. He beat,
stabbed, shot, kidnapped and raped victims from the age of 6 to 84, brutal attacks in the dead
of night, attacks upon strangers with no apparent process of selection other than availability.
Many of the female victims had been sexually assaulted; five had their throats cut.

Chart 5: Peter Jackson

Born on October 31, 1961 at 15:45 in Wellington, New Zealand

Film maker and Oscar-winning director for his movie trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings" based
on the J.R.R. Tolkien’s books. In 1992, he produced "Braindead" and horror movies became
his genre for several years.

Jackson rather looks the part of a cult-classic maker and maverick – his dark curly hair is
longish and dishevelled, and his appearance is rather sloppy, even in a tuxedo at formal
events!

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For Mr. Jackson here, the sign of Aries happens to be the 1H of self (!) and most likely
accounts for the description made of his neglected looks (was not too bad in his case!)

Jupiter Saturn together in the 10H and hence it would spoil the sign of Aries which is the
house of one’s appearance (Parasara uses the word rupam) and you can see that his
appearance is always spoilt and disheveled. 1H also denotes ones career & here what was
written in the Rule of Topsy Turvy can be seen being applied in the life of Mr Jackson. One
can’t help but notice that Aries in this chart is the 1H of brain and this native made a movie called
‘Braindead’.

Chart 6: Girl with diabetes

Born January 11, 2001 at 22:30 in Montreal, Canada

Jupiter and Saturn both retrograde conjoin together and thereby activate the sign Aries and
spoil it. Here we will immediately note that the sign of Aries is in the 8H of chronic
diseases.
This girl became suddenly sick with diabetes in the summer of 2007 when she would simply
fall unconscious. Needless to say, this was very scary for the parents. She is taking insulin
shots everyday and her condition is expected to be chronic.

This manifested the summer when Saturn transited to Leo from where it aspects Mars, the
Lord of Aries & trines Aries thereby ‘Activating It’.

Chart 7: Sir Richard Burton

Born on March 19, 1821 at 21:30 in Hertford, England

Jupiter & Saturn conjunct so Aries will be spoilt, here Aries is the 7H of marriage,
relationships and public image. It’s a fact that Mars, Aries’ Lord, is conjunct Rahu and
Venus as 8th Lord – this is rather excessive and much more inclined towards kama (lust)
than true relationships. Aries is the 3H of action from the 5H of romance, loving relations,
innocence, games and pleasures – and one can hint that there can be a form of perversion
rampant here.

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The chart belongs to a British adventurer, explorer, writer and scholar of Islamic writings
and languages (he spoke 29 languages!) Some of his famous translations are the classics
"Arabian Nights" and the “Kama Sutra”. He consumed opium and hashish, and sampled
every available woman and brothel east of Suez. His translations of Eastern Erotica and his
blunt approach to sexual descriptions shocked Victorian England to the core, yet remained
masterpieces of literature. Eventually, Burton's translations filled 70 volumes.

When he was 40, 29-year-old Isabel Arundell, from an aristocratic Catholic family, fell
hopelessly in love with him from the time they first met in 1851. Five years passed before
they were secretly engaged and another five before she went against her parents wishes and
eloped to London with Burton. His marriage to Lady Isabel was undoubtedly one of lifelong
passion and devotion, though he continued his intellectual and sexual adventures through
the periods when they were apart.

Chart 8: Barack Obama

Born on August 4, 1961 at 19:21 in Honolulu, HI, USA

One look at this chart and there should be no doubt that since Jupiter & Saturn are together,
the sign of Aries is destroyed & thereby the 4H of home (home life) & stability is destroyed.
If it is Libra Ascendant, then Aries will be 7H of marriage and so far his marriage seems
stable at least outwardly as far as we know and if one takes his birth certificate then Aries is
4H of home life & stability in life. He had no home life, no proper family life & no stability,
thereby no question of his ascendant being any other arises here if one sticks to his birth
certificate.
His parents separated when he was two years old, and they divorced in 1964. Obama's father
returned to Kenya and saw his son only once more before dying in an automobile accident in
1982.
After her divorce, his mother married Indonesian student Lolo Soetoro. In 1967, all
Indonesian students studying abroad were recalled to Indonesia and the family moved to the

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 island nation. From age’s six to ten, Obama attended local schools in Jakarta,
including Besuki Public School and St. Francis of Assisi School.

He then returned to Honolulu to live with his maternal grandparents, Madelyn and Stanley
Armour Dunham, and attended Punahou School, a private college preparatory school, from
the fifth grade in 1971 until his graduation from high school in 1979.

Obama's mother returned to Hawaii in 1972 and remained there until 1977, when she
relocated to Indonesia to work as an anthropological field worker and finally returned to
Hawaii in 1994 and died one year later.

We can see in this chart that Aries is the 4H of home and stability – he did not have a steady
home all his childhood and youth and was denied living with both his parents.

Aries is also the 8H of death from the 9H of father who shone by his absence in Mr.
Obama’s life.

Chart 9: Martha Stewart

Born on August 3, 1941 at 13:33 in New Jersey City, NJ, USA

Famous American entrepreneur with companies grossing millions of US$. In 1960 she met
Andy Stewart, 23, a Yale law student and they married the following year; one child. To her
dismay, Andy moved out in 1987 and they divorced in 1990. The separation was not amicable
and Andy got a court order to keep Martha away. A non-stop compulsive achiever, known
for a tendency to run over people, she was said to have put Andy down often. In early 2000,
the New York Tax Court imposed a tab of $221,677 back taxes for 1991 and 1992 because she
claimed residency in Connecticut while living in East Hampton, NY. Her finances were
again suspect in early 2002 when she was questioned about the possibility of insider trading.
She sold some 4,000 shares of ImClone on 27th Dec 2001 for $227,824 on the day before the
company's stock fell. Martha claimed that she had an agreement with her broker to sell if the
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stock fell below $60, in spite of her close relationship with the company's chief executive.
The whole thing went to Court as we all know and on October 8, 2004, at approximately 6:15
AM she reported to the Federal Prison Camp, Alderson, West Virginia to serve out a five-
month sentence (she also had a $30,000 fine to pay on this one).

We rapidly see that Aries occupies the 7H of relationships, partnerships and business. Next,
we notice that Mars, the Lord of Aries, sits in the 6H of enemies and litigation in company
of Ketu (losses, accidents) and the HL ($). She has been to Court quite a bit regarding all
these aspects of her life and paid a variety of fines (but her bank balance is still in the ++).

Also as the 11H from AL, Aries shows discrepancies as again here it is the 11H described as a
house of marriage as per Parasara but so far ignored by many scholars.

Chart 10: Al Pacino

Born on April 25, 1940 at 11:02 in Manhattan, NY, USA

American actor, one of the most accomplished stars of his generation who remains a private,
enigmatic figure. The only child of Salvatore and Rose Pacino, he was raised in the mean
streets of the Bronx by a single mom from the time he was two after his parents divorced.
Pacino has had a long succession of women friends and while he never married, he has three
children.

The 10H determines not just career/profession/karma but also the Happiness (Sukha) of
Marriage since it is the 4th (of happiness) from 7th (of marriage). Even though Aries turns
out to be his 10H of career, something to do with this house still had to show up as we could
not just blame the sign of Aries for the series of wrong career/movie choices he made in the
'80s. So, the 10H is that of the father and we can see that he grew up mainly without his
father. For folks who prefer the 9H for the father, Aries would then be the 2H from the 9H
showing the results/gains of the 9H.

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Digging a bit more, we will see that A7 is also in Aries and we know that he never married
despite “courting” several girlfriends. It is also in the 2H (of family) from AL and we know
that his family life was difficult or inexistent.

Editor-Publisher:
Andree has done a wonderful job of collecting and testing it on many charts. Would take
over the article from here as would like to touch a chart or two here ourselves especially
where we have failed. Below you would find few charts often regularly posted on various
internet forums.

Chart 11: S.K

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 This is in the natives words ….
My bad period almost started from the year 2004,in the year 2004 June 25, my son was
admitted in ICU with life threatening disease "Acute Pancreatitis" at the age of 11 yrs, the
disease is 1 out of 10 lakh children, He was kept in the ICU almost 27 days another 1 week in
the Hospital. But unfortunately the disease got relapsed exactly on the 364th day as Doctors
Predicted in the 2005 24 July. Ultimately he had to go Thru Surgical operation procedure.
My Son's Hospitalization cost me approximately Rs. 14.50 lakhs ($ 28,500). In the same year
2005 September 15, my mother expired and on 2 April, 2007 my Father expired. I don't have
any brothers or sisters.

My most worst and bad period started from 16th Aug 2006, morning 9.30 A.M. I was working
as Vice President - Marketing & Sales, in one of the well established Pharmaceutical
Company in India. I was asked resign from the Job on August 16, 2006 in the morning,
without giving any valid reason for seeking my resignation Sir. Till today I am unemployed,
it is almost 3 years I am not getting any Job.

Saptarishis Astrology: Jupiter & Saturn are in the 2H of Income and Family life so both
should be affected. Now Jupiter & Saturn conjoint and as per BSP-5 Aries will be destroyed.
This Aries comes in the 6H of job, vitality of son (6th house is maraca for son), debts got
activated (he is in debts), troubles from diseases – here his son is diseased but a father and
mother will always live & experience (maybe more) of the diseases/troubles to one’s kins.
The dispositor of this Aries is always to be noted and here it goes in the 8H of chronic debts
and diseases and gains from profession. And you can see that all are destroyed.
Unfortunately this writer predicted on this chart few years back and faced failure in his
prediction, when he learnt this method the reason of why so much trouble showed up in the
chart was known.

Chart 12: D.P – posted on internet forums

Chart was posted by a man asking for clarification on a chart. See Jupiter and Saturn trine to
each other (not conjoint) but still we noticed that Jupiter is in the 6H of fights and divorces
and Saturn is in the 2H of family life, the effect would come on Aries which is his 4H of
home life & stability/fortune in ones life. So we asked him via email how his home life is,
he said its fine. We felt the technique was not working then his email came.

His reply: yes it is the chart of Mr. P___, who is me, home life is peaceful but by no means
happy, I have had to change due to my situation, very unhappily married, not sleeping with
my wife for over last ten years, but job is the most important thing at this present time, I
will worry about my marital life once I am settled in a couple of years or so,

Regards

____________

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As you can see his home life and job stability is not there as Aries is spoilt due to trine of
Jupiter and Saturn.

Activation Methodology & Last Book Of Astrology

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When the chart of Kuala Lumpur was seen it was said that as Jupiter Saturn conjoins Aries is spoilt and
it is the 3H of ‘Free Will’ & Actions (Purusharta) where Moon Sun are placed. So Sukh (Happiness) of
Mother and Father will not be there. If we remember her story well, her father died at a young age and
this lady does not speak to her mother for some 20 odd years. The next day the lady removed the chart
that you see titled Nelsons Bay that belongs to her cousin who has the same Rasi Chart and who was
born some 2 odd hours difference from her birth time and said that the principle does not work as he has
mother and father and is in good relations with them; he is working (3H of Actions) whereas she is not.
This is an excellent chart to demonstrate few oft forgotten points even by seasoned astrologers and
some unknown points.

1. She was asked immediately if the Nelson Bays Cousin meditates (remember Jupiter Saturn in
12H) as we knew this lady is into heavy meditation. She said that he does not meditate. The
answer was there because then he is not Activating the Jupiter Saturn combo as compared to
what she is doing, so how will Aries in his case get completely destroyed? It would not. This is
the ‘Activation Methodology’ that was hinted earlier in this article. Also since the chart owner
titled Nelsons Bay is not in front of us, how would we know what wrong went in the 3H of
Aries? Suppose his neighbours are bad, we wouldn’t know though 3H stands for neighbours.

2. Now see where this problem is happening: it is Aries which, in both cases, is the 3H of free will.
Two individuals will not use their Free will in the same manner and when you fight with your
parents you are doing some action. If you use less, it will be less activated and vice versa.
Whenever there is 3H or 3L involved, one must be careful of what one does with it, that’s your
fresh karma and this is basics of astrology.

3. The Last Book Of Astrology is very clear and this has been repeated in our writings earlier that
the book says ‘Jyotish starts with the Charts of Twins’; what it mean is that Rasi chart is not the
start and end of all since Twins have same Rasi Chart, which means it is hinting at some other
chart as of prime importance and unfortunately none of us have that knowledge as whole of
India is stuck to Rasi chart since centuries. This must be combined with another statement from
the same book ‘Jyotish Sikhana Hain tou Judwaoo ke Kundali se sikha jaata hain’ – ‘The learning
of astrology starts with Twins Horoscopes’.

4. Sun and Moon are the ‘Forces of the Creator’ in our horoscopes signifying Shiva Shakti (Male
Female – Ying Yang) that controls the destiny of all yogas (combinations), if they are spoilt
things get spoilt for a long time. Sun determines one’s anger and Moon one’s compassion and

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 they balance the elements in our body (Fire and Water). If you notice Natural Zodiac, Water
Signs are always behind (12th) the Fire Signs showing what causes loss of fire or rather what is
needed to balance the fire – compassion balances anger. Without balance of these elements, man
becomes worse than animals and, in fact, most animals have it at perfect balance as per their role
in the Bio-Cosmos. A truly spiritual person or a true astrologer will have anger-compassion
balanced in his life – if not, he has not understood spirituality or astrology. This is what all of us
should aim for: to balance ourselves - that’s the essence of astrology as per ‘The Last Book Of
Astrology’. There is another very important point required to understand in astrology – the most
important in fact – unfortunately, given the current level of knowledge, it is impossible to
understand it. This crucial point is: when we have a chart, how does a jyotishi answers ‘why a
person is born to a particular set of parents and not to another set’? This is the very base of
astrology and none today is able to answer it and only some clues are given in Devakeralam. We
must contemplate this line from ‘The Last Book Of Astrology’: ‘If one had a different set of
parents then the whole horoscope delineation would change’. If we meditate on this, the key to
the horoscope is answered.

5. Though points 4 & 5 were scheduled for an editorial, it was felt more apt to mention them here.
Our ancients wrote about a Universal Remedy which is to serve our parents (Sun & Moon)
considering it the highest remedy. Unfortunately, all Indians know this but astrologers do not
prescribe it as it’s a known secret. Besides, who will go to an astrologer who prescribes this
toughest of remedy? Once parents are served and loved, combinations like Jupiter Saturn or any
adverse combinations will only give very much reduced results. This has been observed & this
scribe can say it with conviction. Serving ones’ parents is the Purusharta (Free Will) of man but
truly identifying & quantifying Purusharta is only possible through Prashna Charts and very
tough from natal charts.

There is more to this method of BSP-5 and only when tested on many charts some hints come out. We
request readers to do their own tests & share the results with us. Our experience with BSP-5 technique
is only limited to 50 odd charts whereas one does encounters exception charts where it would not work
and it is like any rule given by our sages which might not work cent percent. Readers can experiment
with transits of Saturn & Jupiter forming association of any kind (sambandh) and see what happened to
the sign of Aries in the charts of nations and individual kundalis; this would have at least some effect
even if combination not found in natal chart. This technique will work more profitably to those who
follow the rules of Jyotisha Purusha.

The author of an introductory book in French titled

“Vedic Astrology: Destiny and Free-Will” published by
IQ Editions in Montreal, Andree Leclerc studies and
practices Vedic ways of life for over 25 years including
Bhakti Vedanta, Jyotish, mantras… She is diving more
deeply into Vedic astrology since 5 years. As an
entrepreneur, she also co-founded a company
wholesaling stone jewellery for which she has designed
some 2000 models as well as web sites pertaining to
Vedic astrology and various Vedic sciences in English
and French that can be seen at www.Andreeleclerc.com.
Andree is part of the Saptarishis Astrology Research
Team, is currently in India learning under the mentorship
of the magazine by interacting with various masters.

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Saiyid Samad Husain Rizvi is a noted
astronomer and astrologer of Pakistan. Born
on July 1924 in a literary family of Aligarh
(India), he has learnt astrology from Pandits
of Banaras. After earning B.Sc.
(Engineering) with distinction from Aligarh
University, he migrated to Pakistan. He has
translated the Laghu Parashari and 33
chapters of Mahabharat in Urdu. Another
significant work attributed to him, is the
translation and interpretation of Vijaya
Nandi’s lost book, Karana Tilaka (a treatise
on Indian astronomy and calculation of
celestial bodies). The original Sanskrit
manuscript of Karana Tilaka is unavailable
and untraceable, but Rizvi found its Arabic
version (Ghurrat-uz-Zijat) penned by Al-
Beruni and deciphered it into English.
However, his milestone work is the revival
of Al-Beruni’s new moon sighting criterion.
He is 85 and lives in Karachi.
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Astrological Poetry
Of Ameer Khusro
By
Samad Husain Rizvi, Pakistan
ReaderShip Level: Intermediate
S canning the horizon of Indo-
Pakistan sub-continent, few figures
have moved across the cultural stage
of said sub-continent during the thirteenth
and fourteenth centuries. Those two
centuries were most spectacular, culture
then flourished and so did a man called
Ameer Yameen-uddin Khusro[1], popularly
known as Ameer Khusro. Recognized,
respected and loved by the Kings and the
common man alike, Khusro's dynamic
personality dominated the entire political,
cultural and literary panorama of his times
for more than half a century. His
kaleidoscopic personality had many facets,
each more brilliant than the other - a great
scholar, an eminent poet, a shrewd
statesman holding many ambassadorial
assignments at various royal courts and a
master of music who not only invented
many new raagas, but also introduced new
musical instruments.
As regards Khusro's poetry it is multi-
dimensional in character. He composed
lyrical poetry nurtured in the rich classical
traditions, wrote historical poetry which
beautifully records the significant events
during the reigns of his royal patrons. The
lovable personality of the great divine
Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia inspired Khusro
to write religious poetry. All these aspects
of his poetry have been duly applauded and
appreciated by the critics and the lovers of
poetry alike. But strangely enough one
significant part of Khusro's poetry has
been completely by-passed – I mean his
poetry with a strong astrological bias. A
master of the science of anthology, Ameer Khusro has very artistically introduced into his
poetry especially in the Mathnavis[2], astrological principles, terms, allusions, beliefs,
traditions and even horoscopes. This combination of astrology and, poetry has given a new
bread, depth and poignancy to his poetic compositions. Specially, the casting of complete
Horoscopes and composition of their astrological interpretations and corresponding
predictions is the original creation of Ameer Khusro himself. This type of special poetry can
be termed as “Astrological Poetry”, and Ameer Khusro can rightly be said to be its Inventor,
because no Persian poet prior to Ameer Khusro had ever described complete Horoscopes in
his poetry.

In my opinions this aspect of Ameer Khusro's poetry is much more important than other
aspects, but unfortunately, during the last seven centuries no scholar could write even a
single article on Ameer Khusro's Astrological Poetry, probably owing to the lack of
knowledge of Astrology to the required level. It will be admitted that no study has to be left
untouched from any corner, however remote it may be.

Generally speaking, Ameer Khusro's poetry, in which he has used Astrological substance,
can be divided into the following three categories:

Category 1. - Poetry in which complete horoscopes have been used to interpret or predict
good or bad Influences of a birth or an event, in a figurative and attractive manner; it can be
termed simply as ''Astrological Poetry''

Category 2. - Poetry in which descriptions of planets, stars, signs of zodiac, lunar mansions,
constellations etc have been used to increase the attractiveness of a scene or a function; it can
be termed as ''Poetry with Astrological Descriptions and Personifications.''

Category 3. - Poetry in which Astrological terms and symbolisms etc. have been used as
figures of speech; it can be termed as ''Poetry with Astrological Figures of Speech's''.

Although in the Poetry of Categories, 2 and 3 Ameer Khusro had created an absolutely new
style of his own, yet there were few other Persian Poets too who had composed categories 1
and 2 type of poetry, to some extent, earlier to Ameer Khusro. For example about 300 years
prior to Ameer Khusro, Firdausi[3] an his Shahnamah had given many couplets relating to
various Astrological references; about 150 years prior to Ameer Khusro, Anwari[4] also in his
Qasidahs had composed beautiful accounts of Planetary and Stellar relationships; and about
50 years prior to Ameer Khusro, Maulana Rumi[5] also in his famous Mathnavi had described
the influences of the planets and stars in a detailed manner. Even later than Ameer Khusro
many Persian poets have said some thing about the poetry of categories 2 and 3. Ameer
Khusro may not be said to be the originator of these two categories, but the poetry of
category 1, which can rightly be termed as ''Astrological Poetry”, is the exclusive invention
of Ameer Khusro. No other poet had ever produced such illustrious Astrological Poetry
earlier to Ameer Khusro. Even after Ameer Khusro no poet has produced this type of
Astrological Poetry, except Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib[6] of Delhi who, after about 550
years of Ameer Khusro, adopted this art of Astrological Poetry in a marvelous manner
surpassing even Ameer Khusro at places.

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 Here I will particularly discuss the Astrological Poetry invented by Ameer Khusro
falling in Category 1.

After going through the Astrological Poetry of Ameer Khusro, it will be evident and clear
that Ameer Khusro had a thorough knowledge of Astrology and had used this knowledge for
the beautification of his poetry and for casting horoscopes in the poetical language. Ameer
Khusro was a religious persona and at the same time he was an Astrologer too, so it can be
concluded that the study of Astrology is not against the religions provided that we also study
the limitations of this science.

The Astrological predictions can be compared to Medical Diagnosis, and the Astrological
remedial measures can be compared with the Medical prescriptions. Both of these Sciences
are based on observations and experiments and are useful for mankind at large. It is a pity
that most of the modern scholars have forsaken this Science and thus have provided a golden
opportunity to the impostors to start their fraudulent business in the sacred name of
Astrology. When a doctor or tabeeb can write his prescription by writing at the top ho-al-
shafi (God Gives Cure), then why can’t an Astrologer write his prediction after writing on
the top ho-al-ghayb (God Knows Hidden Things). In short, even if one does not believe in
Astrology, one should study it in-depth to understand and appreciate the astronomical
poetry of Ameer Khusro, which has now become a part of literature. One cannot
comprehend fully the poetry of Ameer Khusro without understanding his Astrological
Poetry which covers a very large portion of his works.

I have given here some selected couplets and their translations with annotations to illustrate
the true art of the Astrological Poetry of Ameer Khusro, and, for the sake of brevity, I have
limited myself to nine horoscopes only as described in the following five Mathnavis of
Ameer Khusro.

i. Mathnavi Qiran-us-Sa’adain, published by Institute Press Aligarh, in the year 1918 A.D.,
1337 A.H.

ii. Mathnavi Nuh Sepehr, published by Baptist Mission Press Calcutta, in the year 1918
A.D., 1337 A.H.

iii. Mathnavi Dawalrani Khazir Khan, published by Institute Press Aligarh, in the year 1948
A.D., 1368 A.H.

iv. Mathnavi Tughlaq Namah, published by Maktba-i-Urdu: Aurangabad, Deccan, in the

year 1933 A.D., 1352 A.H.

v. Mathnavi Miftah-ul-Futooh, published by Aligarh Muslim University in the year 1954

A.D., 1374 A.H.

In his Mathnavi Qiran-us-Sa’adain (page 167,168), Ameer Khusro has described the positions
of the planets at the time of the meeting of King Kaiqubad [7] both his father Bughra Khan[8]
near Lukhnovati[9], without mentioning the year, date, day and time of that occasion. In
other words Ameer Khusro has enunciated the horoscope of that moment. With the help of
this horoscope I have been able to calculate the exact time, day, date, and the year of the
moment. This may be news for the historians who were unable to find out this information
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from any other source during the last seven hundred years. The exact time of the meeting
was selected and predetermined astronomically by Ameer Khusro himself as he describes in
the following couplets:-

“Qualities of the planetary positions, ascendant, and that auspicious time when two benefics
were together in one sign of zodiac. Venus and Jupiter had tied together their plaited hair
and Taurus was dignified due to the conjunction of two benefics. Moon and Descending
Node were together at one spot, fallen from the back of Aries, as if the Moon was covered
with a blanket. Gemini was lighted from the two faces, and the eyes of the planets were
away from its door. The King of the stars (i.e. the Sun) has seated on a chair in Cancer (also
in the fifth house). Mercury was occupying place in Leo as if it was an arrow shot by the
king in the heart of the lion. As the lion had broken the back of Mercury, Virgo tied her
waist in mourning, (because Mercury is the lord of Virgo). Ascending Node and Mars were
holding Libra in their hands and both of them were equal in gravity. The stingy Scorpio
proved to be heart-some and went away from its own planet (i.e. Mars). Jupiter was
unaware of its own house (i.e. Sagittarius or Pisces) Sagittarius was empty and Mercury was
in another place. Capricorn (i.e. the goat), which was under the shepherd ship of Saturn, was
left alone unguarded at night, and so it went down into the water like leather-bag of water
carrier (i.e. Aquarius) so that water could be fetched. Saturn had made its place in the heart
of Pisces and it is strange that the fishes had entrapped it”.

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 correct time and degrees of the planets as follows. It was about 22:25 hours Indian
Standard Time (at Zone 05:30 Hours East), 23 June, 1288 A.D. (O.S.), 21 Jamadi I, 687 A.H.,
(Julian day No. 2191674.20486). According to my calculation the Ascendant was in Pisces,
Sun was in Cancer at 9 deg., Moon was in Aries at 25 deg., Mercury was in Leo at 6 deg.,
Venus was in Taurus at 26 deg., Mars was in Libra at 12 deg., Jupiter was in Taurus at 14
deg., Saturn was in Pisces at 14 deg. (retrograde), Ascending Node was in Libra at 26deg.,
and Descending Node was in Aries at 26deg. The complete Horoscope as indicated by
Ameer Khusro in the above mentioned couplets is given here as Horoscope No. 1.

Ketu
Asc. Ketu Jupiter Moon
Saturn-R Moon Venus
Jupiter 1 11
2 10
Venus Saturn-R
Horoscope 1 Sun

23 June 1288
12
10:25 PM
(Julian Calendar)
3 9
24N52, 88E8 6
Lakhnauti, India Mercury
(Tropical Zodiac)

Sun 4 8
5 7
Mars
Rahu Mars
Mercury Rahu

Note: - Virgo is picturized as a virgin with her waist tied with a belt of cloth and holding
barns of wheat in her hand. The word Teer means Mercury as well as arrow, and Ameer
Khusro has played pun on this word.

In his Mathnavi Nuh Sepahr (page 49 to 52), Ameer Khusro has described the planetary
positions on the occasion of coronation of King Qutubuddin Mubarakshah[10] at Delhi. The
exact time of coronation was selected and predetermined Astrologically by Ameer Khusro
himself as he describes in the following couplets:-

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“Description of the coronation of that fortunate personality who brightened the whole world
by means of the light of his mercy and kindness. At that time the Ascendant was Leo, the
deer hunter, who had developed friendship with the lion at the door of the king. When the
king seated himself on the lion-footed throne, Jupiter being intoxicated with ecstasy, caught
hold of the tail of the lion in order to twist it towards his back for the sake of the king. Virgo
kept her granary empty so that she could fill it up by picking pearl grains from the
ceremonial function of the king. Descending Node was balancing the light in Libra, so that it
may pour the treasures over the king like the showers of pearls. As the arrow of the king had
pierced the sting of Scorpio, it had expelled all the magicians from the court of the king.
Sagittarius also had not allowed anyone to take its possessions because this bow was only
meant for the holding of the king. To Capricorn also nothing was given except mercy.
Saturn had given a long rope to Aquarius so that it may provide water for the high-ways of
the king. Moon was sitting with Pisces so that the proclamations of the king could be spread
from the heights of the heavens to the bottoms of the seas. Ascending Node had gone upto
Aries, so that the king may achieve more and more beneficence. The tenth house which is
the house of kingdom and in which Taurus was present, had been occupied by three
beneficent planets – firstly Sun who was producing much light from the height of the
heaven, secondly Venus who was singing happily in her home, and thirdly Mercury who
was making the king more fortunate and was also piercing the hearts of his enemies. With
Gemini also no planet could tie up waists, because the belt of Gemini was reserved only for
this King. In Cancer also no planets were present, because, Cancer being the house of Moon
was meant only for the stay of the king. Such was the auspicious day and the happy moment
when the Caliph was crowned on a very elevated throne”.

From the above mentioned planetary configuration at Delhi I have calculated the correct
time and degrees of the planets as follows. It was about 12:20 Hours Indian Standard Time

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(at Zone 05.30 Hours East), 18 April, 1316 A.D. (O.S.), 24 Muharram 716 A.H. (Julian day
No. 2201834.82639). According to my calculations the Ascendant was in Leo, Sun was in
Taurus at 6 deg, Moon was in Pisces at 5 deg., Mercury was an Aries at 28 deg., Venus was
in Taurus at 17 deg., Mars was in Leo at 8 deg., Jupiter was in Leo at 29 deg., Saturn was in
Aquarius at 25 deg., Ascending Node was in Aries at 28 deg., and Descending Node was in
Libra at 28deg. The complete Horoscope as indicated by Ameer Khusro in the above
mentioned couplets is given here as Horoscope No. 2.

Note: - It should be noted that Qutubuddin Mubarakshah had started calling himself as
Khalifa, that is why Ameer Khusro also has used this word for the king. It is also to be
pointed out that according to my calculations the position of Mercury comes in Aries at 28
deg., but Ameer Khusro has shown it in Taurus. The difference is of only 2 degrees which
may be due to different formulas used by me and by Ameer Khusro. However, I have
retained the same position as mentioned by Ameer Khusro. Actually the calculations of
Mercury are considered to be very tedious, because Mercury becomes retrograde thrice a
year while other four planets become retrograde only once a year. Therefore the actual
position of Mercury becomes controversial sometimes, as is seen in this particular case.

Mercury Venus
Moon Rahu Sun
6 4
7 Mars 3
Ketu Jupiter
Horoscope 2
Saturn
18 April 1316 Venus
5
12:20 PM Sun
(Julian Calendar)
8 2
28N40, 77E13 Asc. 11
Delhi, India Mars
(Tropical Zodiac) Jupiter
Mercury
9 Saturn 1 Rahu
10 12

Ketu Moon

It should be kept in mind that, although Ameer Khusro has predicted good or bad influences of
various horoscopes, he believes that such astrological influences change constantly as per the good or
bad deeds of the individuals, blessings or curses of people, prayers or efforts of persons, Mercy or
Anger of God etc. Although the stars and planets can foretell the possibilities or hopes of the
coming events for an individual person to some extent, yet the ultimate shape of the coming
events or his final destiny may be slightly or completely changed. The former is called “fortune”
(taqdeer) and the latter is called “fate” (qaza) so an Astrologer can be a fortune-teller but he cannot be
a fate-teller. Ameer Khusro, in his Mathnavi Dawalrani Khazir Khan (page 279) expresses his
belief in the following couplet:

“When the sword of fate cuts hope (i.e. fortune), neither Moon nor Sun (i.e. neither planets
nor stars) would know how to put a shield against it (i.e. when the final fate comes,
astrological predictions may become ineffective)”.

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In his Mathnavi Nuh Sepahr (page 320 to 327), Ameer Khusro has described the planetary
positions on the occasion of the birth of Prince Muhammad[11] son of king Qutubuddin
Mubarakshah at Delhi. He says:

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“It is at the moment of the birth of Prince Muhammad that the planets are showering their
beneficence on him. The moment has been blessed with the Ascendance of Taurus, because
it is the position of exaltation for Moon during revolution. Mercury is also placed in that
Ascendant and it has decorated Sirius like Pleiades; it is speaking of high education and great
wisdom and is predicting tremendous learning. Sun is in Gemini and also in the house of
Wealth, which shows that the Prince would handle huge treasures; Gemini has tightened
Sun in such a way that he has become a slave of the Prince, and from the position of his
aphelion (i.e. Gemini) he is throwing his light towards Cancer which is the home of Moon.
In the third house Venus is present in such a grand pose as if Queen of Sheba [12] is sitting on
her precious throne, and from her position of sextile aspect with the ascendant, she is bestowing
her beneficence and throwing her light; as the third house belongs to the movements and to
the powers, it shows that the Prince would always be a conqueror in any direction he moves.
No planet pays any heed to the lion of the heaven, because the planets consider the newly
born lion (i.e. the Prince) a greater favourite than the old lion (i.e. Leo); as the fourth house
has relation to “father”, the father of the Prince will also exercise very high influences. The
cunning Mars is in Virgo, and Descending Node, although sitting with Mars as an apparent
friend, is decreasing the strength of Mars, like the snake in the sleeve; Mars has become
benefic due to Descending Node and both together are producing good effect like Adam and
Shees[13], because they are aspecting the Ascendant with trine-aspect; as the fifth house
relates to progeny and gifts, the Prince will have gifted and generous sons and daughters.
Jupiter is holding Libra in his hand which indicates that the Prince will have a balanced
beneficence; as the sixth house relates to subordinates and dignity, the Prince will achieve
grandeur due to his generosity. As the planets get afflicted in Scorpio, they have not occupied
this inimical sign; even the ill influences of Scorpio have been concealed by Moon in the
heart of the Scorpion. As the eighth house relates to fears and dangers, the heavenly bow

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(i.e. Sagittarius) has become arrowless; as Sagittarius has searched and found out the
forceful hands of the Prince, it has neither given its own possession to Moon nor to other
planets; no planet can even think of occupying Sagittarius, because the Prince is holding the
command of the heaven also. The planets have kept themselves away from Capricorn,
because rays of light are showered from the sign of Saturn to the body of the Prince; as the
ninth house relates to faith and wits, both of these qualities have been conferred upon the
Prince. Aquarius has remained away from the nine water-drawers (i.e. nine planets), because
the filthy water of Aquarius is not suitable for the Prince; as the tenth house relates to
“hopes”, it is expected that the Prince may achieve a perpetual kingdom. In Pisces three
planets i.e. Moon, Ascending Node, and Saturn are placed favorably which are aspecting the
Ascendant with sextile aspect; this configuration of planets has made even Saturn as benefic
as Jupiter; as the eleventh house relates to gains and increases, the beneficial influences will
be repeatedly obtained by the Prince. Aries also is free from all the planets, because the
newly born Sun (i.e. the Prince) is offering light to this sign (which is the exaltation sign of
Sun); as the twelfth house relates to elephants and horses, these two ranks will always
remain straight beyond expectation. In this bright and lucky horoscope, there are all the
indications of prosperity and dignity.”

From the above mentioned planetary configuration at Delhi, I have calculated the correct
time and degrees of the planets as follows. It was about 03:50 Hours Indian Standard Time
(at Zone 0530 Hours East), 25 May, 1318 A.D. (O.S.), 23 Rabi I, 718 A.H. (Julian day No.
2202601.43056). According to my calculations the Ascendant was in Taurus, Sun was in
Gemini at 11 deg., Moon was in Pisces at 22 deg., Mercury was in Taurus at 26 deg.
(retrograde), Venus was in Cancer at 25 deg., Mars was in Virgo at 12 deg., Jupiter was in
Libra at 30 deg. (retrograde), Saturn was in Pisces at 20 deg., Ascending Node was in Pisces
at 18 deg., and Descending Node was in Virgo at 18 deg. The complete Horoscope as
indicated by Ameer Khusro in the above mentioned couplets is given here as Horoscope No. 3.

Rahu Asc. Sun

Moon
Saturn Mercury-R Sun 3 1 Rahu
4 12 Moon
Venus Mercury-R Saturn
Horoscope 3 Venus

25 May 1318
2
3:50 AM
(Julian Calendar)
5 11
28N40, 77E13 8
Delhi, India
(Tropical Zodiac)
Mars
Ketu 6 10
7 9
Mars
Jupiter-R Ketu Jupiter-R

Note:- During the interpretation of the Birth Horoscope of Prince Muhammad, Ameer
Khusro has described the relevance of all the twelve houses of the natal chart according to
his own judgement. We can get much guidance from this description. Ameer Khusro has
also figuratively emphasized the observational beauty of the presence of Mercury in Taurus
near Alpha Canis Majoris[14] which is known by the name of Sirius.

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 In his Mathnavi Tughlaq Namah (page 143 to 145), Ameer Khusro has described the
planetary positions on the occasion of the Coronation of King Ghyasuddin Tughlaq[15] at
Delhi. The exact time of the Coronation was selected and predetermined Astrologically by
Ameer Khusro himself as he describes in the following couplets:

“Coronation of King Ghyasuddin Tughlaq, the Ghazi, whose throne is so high as that of
Afridun and Askandar. It was the auspicious noon when the light of the day was at the
maximum. If you ask about the Ascendant, it was Sagittarius which had illuminated the

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world and converted it into a paradise. The warrior Mars was holding the bow (i.e.
Sagittarius) so that he could throw the arrow on the ill wishers, and establish a high
command in the country, and give strength to the arms of the king. Jupiter was in Capricorn
and was increasing the treasures and bringing the wealth of the seven countries, heaps after heaps.
Ascending Node was in the third house and was fetching abundant water for the relatives
and brothers of the king. Saturn was in Aries and was aspecting the Ascendant with trine
aspect with full friendship like Nooh [16] towards Shees; as that planet is very high, the king
also possesses very high temperament. The benefic Venus, intoxicated with Joy, was
grabbing the lion by means of the chain of her plaited hair and was also aspecting the
Ascendant with twine aspect from the ninth house in order to spread fame and keep an eye
on every direction. The loaf of Sun was in the tenth house and the barn of wheat (i.e. Virgo)
had given a proper shape to it, meaning thereby that the affairs of the kingdom would be
strengthened by means of the fire of the Sun, and also the high officials of the government
would be fully under the command so much so that they would live by the order of the king
and would die by the order of the king. Mercury also was sleeping with pleasure in tenth
house in Virgo where he was exalted, and from this strength of exaltation, the advisory
affairs were straightened like an arrow for the sake of good fortune of the king. Moon was in
Scorpio, (but the time of Coronation was selected carefully to bring the Moon-in Scorpio) in
the twelfth house (which had an aspect of opposition with the sixth house which belongs to
the enemies and ill-wishers of the king), inflicting injuries in the back of the enemy by the sting of
the Scorpion; the Moon had made a spear out of the sting of the Scorpion and was thrusting
that spear in the eyes of the ill wishers. From this Ascendant (and also from all the planetary
positions) the world has a hope that this brilliant Sun (i.e. King Ghyasuddin Tughlaq)
would remain shining for ever.”

From the above mentioned planetary configuration at Delhi, I have calculated the correct
time and degrees of the planets as follows. It was about 12:20 hours Indian Standard Time (at
Zone 0530 Hours East), 6 September, 1320 A.D. (O.S.), 1st Shaban, 720 A.H., (Julian day No.
2203436.82639). According to my calculations the Ascendant was in Sagittarius, Sun was in
Virgo at 21 deg., Moon was in Scorpio at 2 deg., Mercury was in Virgo at 9 deg., Venus was
in Leo at 26 deg., Mars was in Sagittarius at 1 deg., Jupiter was in Capricorn at 3 deg., Saturn
was in Aries at 16 deg. (retrograde), Ascending Node was in Aquarius at 4 deg., and
Descending Node was in Leo at 4 deg. The complete Horoscope as indicated by Ameer
Khusro in the above mentioned couplets is given here as Horoscope No.4.

Saturn-R Jupiter Moon

10 8
11 7
Rahu Mars
Rahu Horoscope 4

6 September 1320
9
12:20 PM Sun
(Julian Calendar)
12 6
28N40, 77E13 Ketu 3 Mercury
Jupiter Delhi, India
(Tropical Zodiac) Venus
Venus
Sat-R 1 5
2 4 Ketu
Asc. Mercury
Mars Moon Sun

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Note: - At this place a very important astrological fact has been mentioned by Ameer
Khusro. As universally admitted, the short period of about two and a half days in each
month, when Moon passes through Scorpio, is considered inauspicious for starting any good
work, especially for a marriage or for a journey. The following saying of Imam Ja'afar
Sadiq[17] (peace be upon him) also confirms it:

“One, who travels or marries when Moon is in Scorpio, will not see good results.” In view of
the fact that it was the period of Moon-in-Scorpio on the day of the coronation of the king,
Ameer Khusro had suggested such a time of the day that Moon-in-Scorpio occupied the
twelfth house of the horoscope. Such a time can be obtained only for about two hours in
twenty four hours. At such a time the bad effect of Moon-in-Scorpio was directed towards
the enemy instead of the king. This is a very significant astrological principle described by
Ameer Khusro, which should be kept in mind for averting and counteracting the bad effect
of Moon-in-Scorpio, if sometimes we are compelled by circumstances to start some good
work during the period of Moon-in-Scorpio”.

In his Mathnavi Dawalrani Khazir Khan (page 160-161), Ameer Khusro has described the
planetary positions on the occasion of Nikah (i.e. legal marriage) of prince Khazir Khan son
of King Alauddin Khilji[18] with the daughter of Alap Khan. The exact time of Nikah was
selected and predetermined Astrologically by Ameer Khusro himself as he describes in the
following couplets:

“Moon had sought a place in Sagittarius, and had straightened her way for the service (of the
king). In Capricorn, Saturn was with Mercury as if an Indian was at the head of the goat
(i.e. Capricorn) with his bow ready with an arrow. Descending Node was also involved with
these planets and had caught the tail of the goat like a beggar. The Heaven had the stream of
Sun in Aquarius in order to make the vegetation of the earth green with water. Venus had
gone into Pisces as a kingfisher would catch a fish. Jupiter had caught the ram (i.e. Aries) as
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if it was an offering from the sage for the king. Mars had fallen into Taurus from where he
could scatter Pleiades (which are like pearls) over the king. Beneficence had placed
Ascending Node on the five footed throne (i.e. Cancer)”.
Saturn
Ketu
Venus Jupiter Mars Mercury
10 8
11 7
Sun Moon
Sun Horoscope 5
Rahu
2 February 1312
9
2:50 AM Venus
(Julian Calendar)
12 6
Mercury 28N40, 77E13 3
Ketu Delhi, India
Saturn (Tropical Zodiac)

Jupiter 1 5
2 4
Asc.
Moon Mars Rahu

From the above mentioned planetary configuration at Delhi, I have calculated the correct
time and degrees of the planets as follows. It was about 02:50 Hours Indian Standard Time
(at Zone 05:30 Hours East), 2 February, 1312 A.D. (O.S.), 23 Ramazan, 711 A.H., (Julian day
No. 2200297.38889). According to my calculations the Ascendant was in Sagittarius, Sun
was in Aquarius at 20 deg., Moon was in Sagittarius at 7 deg., Mercury was in Capricorn at
24 deg., Venus was in Pisces at 28 deg., Mars was in Taurus at 25 deg., Jupiter was in Aries at
21 deg., Saturn was in Capricorn at 6 deg., Ascending Node was in Cancer at 20 deg., and
Descending Node was in Capricorn at 20 deg. The Complete Horoscope as indicated by
Ameer Khusro in the above mentioned couplets is given above as Horoscope No. 5.

Note: - The correct pronunciation of the name of the bride-groom, as clarified by Ameer
Khusro himself in his Mathnavi, is Khazir Khan and not Khizar Khan as generally believed.
Similarly, according to Ameer Khusro, the correct pronunciation of the name of the bride is
Dawalrani and not Dewalrani as generally believed.

In his Mathnavi Dawalrani Khazir Khan (Page 167-168), Ameer Khusro has described the
planetary positions on the occasion of Rukhsati (i.e. departure of the bride) of the daughter
of Alap Khan with the prince Khazir Khan son of King Alauddin Khilji. The exact time of
rukhsati was selected and predetermined Astrologically, by Ameer Khusro as he describes in
the following couplets:

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“It was on Monday morning following the night of the first date of the lunar month (i.e.
Ramazan) and the same year as previously told (i.e. 711 A.H). Beneficence (of the occasion)
brought Moon in the exaltation sign, and also there was a benefic configuration between
Moon and Venus (as if both had a relation of love). There was clown of exaltation on the
head of Sun also, and Mars was in Cancer but in lesser degrees (i.e. Mars had just entered
Cancer; it is confirmed by calculations that Mars had moved only one degree in Cancer).
Again, in Taurus, in order to increase the beneficence, Mercury had a conjunction with
Jupiter (as if both were married). Descending Node was in Capricorn and Saturn was also in
that sign; Ascending Node was decorating the sign of Moon (i.e. Cancer) as if it was a box
of jewellery Moon and Venus had occupied the benefic signs of their exaltations (i.e. Taurus
and Pisces respectively), and about three hours of the night had passed since Venus (i.e.
since the rising of Venus in the eastern horizon, because in those days Venus was rising
daily in the east as a morning star)”.

From the above mentioned planetary configuration at Delhi, I have calculated the correct
time and degrees of the planets as follows. It was about 07:20 Hours Indian Standard Time
(at Zone 05:30 Hours East) 10 April, 1312 A.D. (O.S.), 1st Zilhhajja, 711 A.H., (Julian day No.
2200365.57639). According to my calculations the Ascendant was in Taurus, Sun was in Aries
at 28 deg., Moon was in Taurus at 24 deg., Mercury was in Taurus at 18 deg., Venus was in
Pisces at 18 deg., Mars was in Cancer at 1 deg., Jupiter was in Taurus at 5 deg., Saturn was in
Capricorn at 9 deg., Ascending Node was in Cancer at 16 deg., Descending Node was in
Capricorn at 16 deg. The complete Horoscope as indicated by Ameer Khusro in the above
mentioned couplets is given here as Horoscope No. 6.

Note:- The word Qiran normally means a conjunction, but sometimes it also means a special
Asc.
Jupiter Sun
Venus Sun Mercury
Moon Mars 3 1
4 Jupiter 12 Venus
Mars Rahu Mercury
Horoscope 6 Moon
Rahu
10 April 1312
2
7:20 AM
(Julian Calendar)
5 11
Ketu 28N40, 77E13 8
Saturn Delhi, India
(Tropical Zodiac)
Ketu
6 10 Saturn
7 9

configuration other than a conjunction; here Qiran-i-Saad means the benefic configuration
between Moon and Venus, because both of the planets were in their exaltation signs and also
there was a sextile aspect between these two benefics which produced a specially good
influence. In the days of Ameer Khusro, as mentioned in his own Mathnavis, all important
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works of the royalty were started at a predetermined time and date which were determined
Astrologically in order to obtain the best results. Accordingly the time and date of the
Rukhsati was also predetermined; it was in the morning after about 3 hours from the time of
rising of Venus in the eastern horizon. According to my calculations the rising time of
Venus was about 4 A.M. local mean time at Delhi on that date and the rising time of Sun
was about 5:30 A.M. local mean time. Therefore the time of Rukhsati was about 7 A.M. local
mean time, which was about 3 hours later than the Venus-rise and about one and half hour
later than the Sun-rise. In those days Venus was a morning star and could be seen daily very
clearly in the East. Actually the bride-groom had arrived at the residence of the bride on the
evening of Sunday, April 9, 1312 A.D. (O.S.), and the ceremonies continued for the whole
night. Ultimately the departure of bride took place at about 7 A.M. local mean time on
Monday, April 10, 1312 A.D, (O.S.). This local mean time of departure was equivalent to
about 07:20 Hours Indian Standard Time (at Zone 05:30 hours East).

End Notes
By M. Imran

About Charts: For drawing horoscopes, all the dates considered in this article are in O.S.,
i.e., in Old Style or Julian calendar; since the events (mentioned by Ameer Khusro in his
Persian poetry) had taken place in 14th century, when Gregorian calendar was not in vogue.
As the conversion history from Julian to Gregorian calendar is not uniform, therefore you
may find difference in weekdays for charts of events and births of medieval age. It should
also be kept in mind that Ameer Khusro erected planetary position with the help of tropical
zodiac in his astrological poetry; however, he freely used names of Hindu months and
festivals.

[1] Ameer Khusro (sometimes spelt as Amir Khusrow) was a noted poet, musician and
scholar of India. Born in 1253 in Patyali (Uttar Pradesh), he affiliated with more than seven
royal courts of Delhi Sultanate (especially Mamluk, Khilji and Tughlaq dynasties). He is
also credited to be the inventor of musical instrument ‘Sitar’, and introducer of many poetic
and musical genres including ‘Qawwali’. He died in 1325 and was buried beside his spiritual
mentor Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia in Delhi.

[2] Mathnavi or Masnavi is a form of poetry in Persian and Urdu. It is a series of couplets in
rhymed pairs that forms a characteristic type. Heroic, historical, romantic and didactic
subjects are usually addressed in Masnavis.

[3] Firdausi (935 – 1020) was a celebrated poet, mathematician and astronomer of Persia.
Shahnameh – an epic poem of over fifty thousand couplets – is his Magnus Opus.

[4] Anwari was a Persian poet, logician and astrologer of 12th century Khorasan.

[5] Rumi (1207 – 1273), one of most revered Sufi saints and mystic poets, known for his
teachings of universal love, righteousness, and self-awareness.

[6] Ghalib is widely regarded as the greatest Urdu poet of 19th century. Author of this article
(Samad Husain Rizvi) also composed a research work on the investigation of correct birth

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chart of Mirza Ghalib.

[7] Kaiqubad (or Qaiqabad) was the grandson of Mamluk King Ghiyasuddin Balban and son
of Bughra Khan. The Mamluk dynasty wiped out in 1290 after four years of Qaiqabad’s
ascension to throne.

[8] Bughra Khan was the son of King Ghiyasuddin Balban and governor of Bengal during
Delhi Sultanate.

[9] Lukhnovati or Lakhnauti (don’t confuse with city of Lucknow). Lakhnauti was a town
and an important strategic place in Malda district West Bengal, near the west bank of river
Ganges.

[10] Qutubuddin Mubarakshah was the successor of Alauddin Khilji and last ruler of Khilji
dynasty.

[11] Prince Muhammad was the son of Qutubuddin Mubarakshah. He could not ascend the
throne on account of his father’s assassination in 1320 that resulted in the end of Khilji
dynasty.

[12] Queen of Sheba (also known as Malka-e-Saba or Bilqis) was an exotic and mysterious
ruler of ancient Sheba Kingdom (present day Eritrea, Ethiopia and Yemen). The sacred
books of Judaism, Christianity and Islam narrate the story of King Solomon with Queen
Sheba.

[13] Adam and Shees, according to Abrahamic religions, Adam is considered the first man
and prophet on earth. Similarly, Shees or Seth was also a prophet in prehistoric days.

[14] Alpha Canis Majoris, also called Sirius, is one of the brightest stars in the heaven.

[15] Ghyasuddin Tughlaq, the founder and first ruler of Tughlaq dynasty in India. His reign
spread from 1320 to 1325 during concluding years of Ameer Khusro.

[16] Nooh or Noah is an important historical figure and known as ark builder. According to
Biblical and Quranic accounts, he saved select group of righteous human beings and
representatives of all animals from flood. H.P. Blavatsky in her Isis Unveiled referred
Noah’s deluge to the sign of Pisces.

[17] Imam Ja'afar Sadiq (702 – 765 A.D.) is considered the 6th infallible spiritual leader
(Imam).

[18] Alauddin Khilji was the second king of Khilji Dynasty (during Delhi Sultanate) in
India. His rule spanned from 1296 to 1316 A.D.

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Ashok Upadhyay hails from Gujarat
and within a short span of 2 decades has
emerged as a predictor of extreme rare
ability & propagator of Astrology in
Gujarat. He is known in Gujarat for his
ability to remove rare knowledge out of
those classics available to all. His gurus
were his grandfather Shri PrabhaShankar
Trivedi, C.S.Patel the man who taught the
modern understanding of Ashtakvarga &
from the legendary blind astrologer Sri Sri
Swami.
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What Men & Women
Want
By
Ashok Upadhyay, India
ReaderShip Level: Very Advanced
T he concept of Marriage changes
from country to country and from
generations to generations.
Marriage or relationships is for personal
development of humans and on the
spiritual level it is one of the most
important tools for progressing through
ones karma and the purpose of life for
many which is not understood by many a
young spiritual adepts. On mundane level
it becomes a very essential and significant
part of man for his achieving higher goals
of life. Marriage brings you to a fuller you
and completes you. To capsulate it
simplistically marriage helps in the
development of the following areas.
1. Physical Development
2. Intellectual Development
3. Emotional Development
These above 3 factors are part of the
system of life. The Guna Milap system
does not work in real practice though it is
widely used in India and now by TV
channels and matrimonial websites to
attract the uneducated in astrology.
Unfortunately even the most advanced
astrologer has not statistically tested the
Guna Milap system and documented it but
keeps on teaching it and it has been passed
on over the years from guru to sishya.
Here in this article we would try to see
some special points that look very ordinary
but serves as a stunning tool in matching
horoscopes for marriage or relationships
and most importantly helps in understanding ‘What Men & Women
Want’ in reality. Mostly we would try to concentrate on those aspects by which
relationships can be improved between couples in understanding each other by delving
deeper into What Men want and What Women Want.

Men Are From Mars & Venus

For Men – Venus decides whom he is ‘Attracted’ to and Mars decides how he will behave
with his women.

1. In male’s horoscope Venus will determine the qualities of his wife and the choice of the
wife he wants. Suppose Venus is of Pisces, he will like his wife/woman to be artistic. If
in male horoscope if Venus is well placed but Mars associates with Taurus or Libra then
there would be difference of ideologies in sexual life. E.g Mahatma Gandhi had Mars in
Libra.

2. Prithi (Earth) Tatva (Element) Venus in male horoscope then male would have in his
mind/subconscious mind that he gets a wife from whom he benefits financially and
status wise.

3. Agni (Fire) Tatva (Element) Venus in male horoscopes then male will be attracted
towards those women who are of dominating /independent nature. He will like women
who like fast life and take responsibility.

4. Vayu (Air) Tatva Venus in male horoscopes, then male will be attracted towards
intelligent women who are linguistic, literary oriented, looks could be of secondary
importance but first choice will be brains.

5. Jaal (Water) Tatva Venus in male horoscopes, then male requires a woman who will
support him emotionally, understand his emotions. He needs her to listen to his feeling
and understand him, this is of primary importance to him otherwise he becomes like
most men saying ‘she does not understand me’.

6. Suppose Venus in Jala Tatva and Mars in Jala Tatva in chart of males, these males can
become eccentrics in personal life/ psychos. It’s a double whammy of Jala Tatava hence
the above results.

7. Suppose man has Venus in Jaal Tatva and Mars in Vayu Tatva, these men will never
completely surrender to wife since Mars is in an airy sign and his connection will happen
to her on intellectual level first.

8. Venus in Jaal Tatva and Mars in Prithvi (Earth) Tatva in males chart, then he will
utilize his women for creating and expanding his identity/status. Many a times you find
in modern society that men marry women to flaunt them/their beauty – something like a
status symbol. If this combination is found in charts of males, then it is found that 5H is
stronger or children will do better than father in life.

Women Are From Sun & Moon

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The way Sun is placed in a chart, that way she will have ‘Expectations’ of her husband and
the way her Moon is placed that way she will ‘Behave’ with her husband/life partner.

1. Marriage means taking the responsibility of the other partner atleast for one of them.
Hence when responsibility comes in the picture then Sun is the planet of responsibility.
In woman’s horoscope see the planet Sun and you would find husbands qualities
matching the placements/sign of the sign. For e.g. if Sun is in Leo in the girls horoscope
then you would find the husbands qualities matching that of Leo and so on.

2. Suppose Sun is in Leo which is an Agni Tatva and Moon is in Aries another Agni Tatva,
so what she likes, that way only she will behave with her husband. She will like
dominating husband (Sun in Agni Tatva – Leo) and in return she will behave in
dominating manner with her husband (Moon in Agni Tatva – Aries). But this combo of
two similar tatvas of the same element becomes a problem for her, if husband does not
dominate she won’t like it but she also has to dominate. Both of them cannot stay
without each other – this is a common syndrome that is found. She will want her partner
to admit his love for her in front of everyone (moon in agni tatva).

3. Sun is in Agni Tatva and Moon is in Jala Tatva, then she expects from her husband
dominating independent nature and she will behave in emotional manner with him
(moon in jala tatva). If he takes her to romantic islands or near water then she becomes
very romantic towards him. She would want her to-be partner to propose to her in
private (Moon in jala tatva)

4. Sun in Agni Tatva and Moon in Vayu Tatva, then she will treat her husband very nicely.
In this combination there is less opportunity for divorces and she knows the
likes/dislikes of her husband and will also be adept in removing her work out of the
husband. She will keep her ego and personality intact and still remove her work out of
the husband and it is only when she wants divorce it can happen not when the man
wants.

5. Sun in Agni Tatva and Moon in Prithvi Tatva, her behavior towards her husband
/partner will be of possessiveness. She will be an excellent cook or will take good care of
him food wise and also in bed (Prithvi Tatva). Why so since her Moon is in Prithvi
Tatva, so she will behave that way. She will not like any interference of anyone in her
personal life. Mother in law, father in law or any relatives should not interfere in her
relationship with her husband, this is very important in Indian context where still
singular families are maintained and every mother in law goes to an astrologer to find out
if her would be daughter in law will adjust to the family.

Disturbance In Relationships – Saturn

1. The planet of disturbance is Saturn in marriage, then 12th lord and Rahu. Rahu can make
life miserable and Saturn has ability to make curd out of milk thereby removing the
luster out of marriage.

2. Suppose Sun is in Aries for women and Saturn of male is in Aries, then there will be no
harmony in marriage. Basically the rule is any type of relation sign wise or aspect wise
between Sun of female and Saturn of male then it will create big problem in marriage
life. The male will normally not respect the female in such a circumstance. It can also
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 create a form of mechanical relationship that is often found in Indian marriages. The
golden rule is to apply these rules in Natural Zodiac charts of both individuals that by
taking Aries as ascendant.

3. If female’s Saturn aspects/associates with the Sun in males chart then there is no respect
in relationship and can create disharmony. Respect among couples is the most important
thing in a marriage and often forms as a strong pillar in sustaining marriage. Care should
be taken that this aspect should be seen in Natural horoscope of both (Aries Asc)

4. Any trinal relation between Jupiter and Sun of both couples (in natural horoscope) then
there will always be respect. Suppose Sun of female is in Libra debilitated and males
Jupiter in Ge, Li, Aq then woman will respect her husband.

Denial And/Or Delayed

Male Charts

1. If in 8H there is chara (moveable) sign Jupiter then delay in marriage. See 7L where he
sits & if in its 12H there is Jupiter of Chara Rasi (Ar, Cn, Li, Cp) then also delay in
marriage (this is common for both charts).

2. Wherever Venus is placed, if in 2nd house from it there is Chara Rasi Jupiter then also
delay in marriage or sometimes create major problems in marriage life. Sometimes due to
over smartness of the male there can be problems in marriage life.

3. The Sublord of the cusp of 7H, deposited in the 6H, is the main cause of the delay in
marriage. This principle is common in both horoscopes of males and females.

4. 7H cusp sub lord whenever it is in the 12H from Ven in male charts then it will create
problems in sexual matching; it will take time to match between couples – meaning for
each to get adjusted to others sexual desires and wants it would take time.

5. 7H cusp sub lord whenever it is in the 12H from Mars in male charts then due to
environment circumstances there will be separation between couples. E.g. after marriage
man who has job abroad has to leave his wife in homeland.

Female Charts
1. Suppose Sun is in Pisces and Jupiter is of Aries, then the kind of person she wants she
will get late or never.

2. 2nd from Moon if there is Jupiter of Chara Rasi, then due to her behavior there can denial
or delay of marriage due to over smartness from her end. She might spend her life
thinking too big of herself or of her beauty or money and thereby good matches will go
away.

3. The Sublord of the cusp of 7H, deposited in the 6H, is the main cause of the delay in
marriage. This principle is common in both horoscopes of males and females.

4. 7H cusp sub lord whenever it is in the 12H from Sun in female charts then it will create
problems in marriage life.
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 Special Points In Relationships

1. 7th lord of Rasi if placed in the 8H sign of Rasi chart IN the Navamsa then problems
happen in marriage. E.g. If 7H of Rasi is Sagittarius and 8H sign is Capricorn, then if 7L
of Rasi which is Jupiter if it is placed in Capricorn Navamsa then problems come in
marriage.

2. If one partners Moon is in a sign and if opposite partners Rahu is in that same sign then
it creates yoga for powerful magnetic attraction between couples.

3. If Moon of one partner is in a particular sign and opposite partners Venus is in that sign
then there is a kind of karmic attraction between the couple

4. If in woman’s chart there is Sun and Saturn opposition or conjunction and if Sun in
males chart forms association with this Saturn then after marriage career of man
collapses or gets spoilt or changes E.g. Sun Saturn in females chart is in Aries and mans
Sun is in Gemini or Libra or Capricorn whereby Saturn of females chart aspects the
man’s Sun then this happens.

5. If in woman’s chart Sun and Saturn opposition or conjunction is there and if Sun in
males chart forms association with this Saturn then after marriage there will be major
problems after 9.5 yrs, 19 yrs or 38 years. In case the sun of males chart is not aspected by
Saturn of females chart then still there will be problems at above mentioned years but of
reduced intensity.

6. Platonic Love: Neptune and Venus relations give platonic love and attraction. They are
always related to ether body. If the association between the planets is degreecal then the
result is 100 % regarding Platonic love and it also gives ESP powers.

7. Mars in a sign of one partner and Venus of other partner in same or opposite sign gives
strong physical attraction. It can be even Mars 8th aspect on Venus of other partner to
give such physical attraction.

8. In females chart suppose Venus in a sign and in males chart Saturn touches/aspects this
Venus or vice-versa then there is sexual life complications in their life. This we have
seen working consistently especially if this kind of Venus-Saturn relationship is
happening vice-versa.

9. Saturn and Mars having relationship within one horoscope or Saturn of one horoscope
aspecting Mars of opposite partner then due to workaholic nature of either partner there
is complications in relationship.

10. If 7th lord is in the 10H then the individual does not accept his spouse/partner as a friend.
There can be good bed room relations due to other combinations/yogas but he/she does
not treat the other person as a friend.

11. The combination of dasa patterns of Asc, 6th and 10th sometimes give separation e.g.
MD/PD/AD sequence in any order for an Aries Asc of Mars/Mer/Sat gives divorce or
separation.

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The Author is about 49 years old and
holds a Post Graduate degree in Civil
Engineering from Indian Institute of Science
(IISc., Bangalore). He was the University
topper and Gold Medallist at the Graduate
level. He worked as a Software Engineer for
over 22 years in both Indian as well as large
MNC companies. He did on-site software
development work at Switzerland for a few
years. He took voluntary retirement in
December 2004. Since then, he is pursuing
the study of Astrology which is one of his
interests. The author is particularly
interested in Medical Astrology and has
already published articles giving special
combinations for Diabetes (both Type-I and
Type-II) and severe Dandruff problems that
could be identified from natal charts. His
other interest being Poetry; has published a
poetry collection (in local language
Kannada) in 2006.
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Krishna’s BTR
Technique
Applied to Multiple Births
By
Krishnamurthy S, India.
ReaderShip Level: Advanced
E very time a new Jyotish technique
is offered, it is a challenge to show
that the same technique works in
the case of multiple births as well. If the
technique is sound, it should work well for
multiple births also. This article
demonstrates the same for the BTR
technique offered earlier.
In the previous issue (Annual Issue –
February 2009, Saptarishis Astrology),
Krishna’s BTR technique has been
explained in detail. It might be difficult to
follow this article unless the technique is
understood first.
The updated version of the technique may
be found at:
http://astrokrishna.blogspot.com/search/l
abel/BTR
While applying this technique for
individual births, it has been demonstrated
that the Lagna gets aligned to the best
placed planet in the chart. Logically, one
might think that for multiple births, the
Lagna for each baby gets aligned to the
best, 2nd best, 3rd best… placed planets
depending on whether they are twins,
triplets… etc. This author also had a
similar expectation. And, that indeed was
found to be true! It is interesting to note
that the Lagna for the first baby gets
aligned to the best placed planet; the Lagna
for the second baby gets aligned to the
second best placed planet and so on depending on the number of babies in a single
pregnancy. It is really amazing to observe this fascinating truth!

With this additional note, Krishna’s BTR technique that is applicable for individual births is
also applicable for multiple births as well without any change.

As the details of the technique could be obtained from the link above, Examples are
presented here straight away.

Examples

H ere, no attempt has been made to pick a different set of examples for
demonstrating the applicability of Krishna’s BTR technique for multiple births.
Bulk of the examples used here are the same ones that were used to demonstrate
another theory on twin births in one of the earlier articles (refer article: ‘Unique Features of
Charts of Twins’ – August 2008 issue).

The last example of Octuplets is a must read for those who are keen on understanding this
technique of Birth Time Rectification. The full essence of the technique can be seen in that
as the Lagna gets aligned with all the 8 planets to get the rectified birth times for all the 8
babies, within a span of just 5 minutes!

1
A. Cynthia Watros Twins

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http://multiples.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=multiples&cdn=parenting&tm=23&gps=146_225_1123_
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 Planet Comments on the placement of the planet
Sun In Rasi Sandhi
Moon EN
Mars EXN
Mercury OW
Jupiter BE
Venus VG(OW) 54%, also wins Graha Yuddha
Saturn NU, loses Graha Yuddha
Rahu NU

Venus is Vargottama with reasonable strength. Venus and Saturn are involved in a Graha
2 3
Yuddha . According to BPHS , Venus is always the winner. Even without taking Graha
Yuddha into account, Venus is the best placed planet. Winning Graha Yuddha gives it
additional strength. Hence, undoubtedly Venus is the best placed planet in this chart. The
second best would be Mars by virtue of being exalted in Navamsha.

Aligning the Lagna with Venus, the rectified birth time for the first baby is 23:15:34.4 as
against a recorded time of 23:18 hrs.

Aligning the Lagna with Mars, the rectified birth time for the second baby is 23:20:13.7 as
against a recorded time of 23:20 hrs.

4
B. Bush Twins

2
Graha Yuddha = Planetary War, when two non-luminary physical planets are less than a degree apart
3
BPHS = Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
4
http://www.astrotheme.fr/en/portraits/q37dEgquP2Hs.htm

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 Planet Comments on the placement of the planet
Sun GO(CF)
Moon In Rasi Sandhi, Close to being DB
Mars VG (OW) 99%
Mercury GO in both Rasi and Navamsha (not VG)
Jupiter GO(NU)
Venus GO(FR)
Saturn GO(CF)
Rahu Dispositor in Rasi Sandhi

Here, Mars undergoes Parivartana with Sun in Rasi. As a result, Mars behaves like a
Vargottama in its own Sign. Mercury undergoes Srinkhala with Ketu and Saturn in Rasi
and is in Parivartana with Moon in Navamsha. Though this does not give a Vargottama
status (as Mercury goes to two different signs), Mercury behaves as if it is in its own sign in
both Rasi and Navamsha. This status appears to be better than that of rest of the planets
except Mars. Hence, Mercury takes the second spot.

Aligning the Lagna with Mars, the rectified birth time for the first baby is 9:52:34.9 as
against the recorded time of 9:50 hrs.

Aligning the Lagna with Mercury, the rectified birth time for the second baby is 10:03:26.7 as
against the recorded time of 10:05 hrs.

5
C. Jolie-Pitt Twins

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http://www.californiapsychics.com/articles/features/2535/Star_Babies.aspx

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 Planet Comments on the placement of the planet
Sun VG (NU) 12%, hence only NU
Moon EXN
Mars DB in Navamsha, Wins Graha Yuddha
Mercury VG(OW) 59%, hence only OW
Jupiter VG(OW) 86%
Venus VG(OW) 41%, hence only GO(NU)
Saturn NU, Loses Graha Yuddha
Rahu NU

Though Mars is debilitated in Navamsha, Moon does not get affected by it as it is exalted in
Navamsha.

Though Sun is Vargottama, it does not have enough strength to be reckoned with.

There is one Parivartana in Rasi (Ven-Moon) and a Srinkhala in Navamsha (Ven-Sun-Mer-

Jup). As a result, Venus, Mercury and Jupiter all act like Vargottama planets. However, as it
is a 4 planet Srinkhala in Navamsha, one should consider planets as Vargottama only when
the strength is very high. On this count, only Jupiter of the three qualifies.

Obviously Jupiter is the best placed planet followed by Moon as the second best by virtue of
being exalted in Navamsha.
Aligning the Lagna with Jupiter, the rectified birth time of the first baby is 18:35:26.4 as
against a recorded birth time of 18:27 hrs.
Aligning the Lagna with Moon, the rectified birth time of the first baby is 18:37:05 as against
a recorded birth time of 18:28 hrs.

The difference between rectified and recorded times seem to be a bit on the higher side in
this case, possibly either due to either inaccurate clock or inefficient recording.

6
D. Twins of Jennifer Lopez

6
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20171851,00.html

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 Planet Comments on the placement of the planet
Sun GO (BE)
Moon NU
Mars BE, disps DB Rahu in Navamsha
Mercury EN
Jupiter OW
Venus NU
Saturn GO (BE)
Rahu DB in Nav

The best placed planet is Jupiter. As there is no planet eligible for the second spot, it is
necessary to look into the next best category which is NU for this chart. Moon and Venus
are in a tie. Venus has the highest Shadbala as compared to Moon. Hence, Venus gets the
second spot after Jupiter.

Aligning Lagna with Jupiter, the rectified time for the first baby is 0:12:29.4 as against a
recorded time of 0:12 hrs.

Aligning the Lagna with Venus, the rectified time for the second baby is 0:22:01.7 as against
the recorded birth time of 0:23 hrs.

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E. Penn Triplets

These triplets were born just 5 days after the Lopez twins. Here the actual birth times of the
babies are not published. The published information says that the deliveries happened
around 3pm. It would be interesting to see what might be the actual birth times for each of
the three babies.

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http://www.eyewitnessnewstv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7961511&nav=F2DOdu3B

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 Planet Comments on the placement of the planet
Sun GO (BE)
Moon In Rasi Sandhi
Mars BE, disps DB Rahu in Navamsha
Mercury EN, Loses Graha Yuddha
Jupiter OW, Shadbala below 100%
Venus NU, Wins Graha Yuddha
Saturn GO (BE)
Rahu DB in Navamsha

The top 2 planets are Venus and Jupiter. Though Jupiter gets the top spot by virtue of being
in its own sign, it should be noted that the Sahdbala of Jupiter is below par, it is only 92% of
the minimum required to consider it as strongly placed. Hence, Jupiter should be ignored.
Venus becomes the best placed planet by virtue of winning the Graha Yuddha and also the
NU placement which is better than the rest. Second and third spots s hould be decided based
on the next category which is related to BE and has three planets Sun, Saturn and Mars.
Based on Shadbala, Mars and Sun take second and third spots respectively.

Aligning the Lagna with Venus, the rectified time for the first baby is 14:51:23.9 hrs.

Aligning the Lagna with Mars, the rectified time for the second baby is 14:56:40.4 hrs.

Aligning the Lagna with Sun, the rectified time for the third baby is 15:03:26.4 hrs.

It appears that all the babies are delivered within a span of about 12 minutes and the above
times are in-line with the official version that the deliveries took place around 3pm!

8
F. Dennis Quaid Twins
These twins were born via a gestational carrier – a woman who carries another couple's baby
conceived by the parents' own egg and sperm. The babies did not develop in the womb of
their biological mother and not delivered by their biological mother. As it is a special
scenario, this case would be interesting to study.

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http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20159254,00.html

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 Planet Comments on the placement of the planet
Sun EXN
Moon FR
Mars BE
Mercury VG (CF) 17%, hence only CF
Jupiter NU
Venus GO(CF)
Saturn NU
Rahu OW

Though Sun is in debilitation sign in Rasi, it has crossed the deep point of debilitation by a
good distance. Hence, it is not considered as debilitated. It is also exalted in Navamsha.

Ideally, Sun should take the top spot and Rahu should take the second spot. However, both
these planets don’t offer any alignment to the Lagna in the vicinity of the recorded birth
times! This example does not fall in place. Hence, this requires further investigation. This
will be taken up subsequently.

However, it is interesting to note that there are two planets Jupiter and Saturn that provide
alignment to the Lagna around the recorded times:

Aligning the Lagna with Jupiter, the rectified birth time for the second baby is 8:30:36 as
against a recorded birth time of 8:26 hrs.

Aligning the Lagna with Saturn, the rectified birth time for the second baby is 8:31:29.7 as
against a recorded birth time of 8:28 hrs.

This is definitely a puzzling case and warrants further investigation.

9
G. Barclay Twins
Barclay twins are famous business tycoons and millionaire twins in UK. They work in
background and they did not allow publicly being photographed since 1983!

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http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Twins%2C_Barclay

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 Planet Comments on the placement of the planet
Sun DB, below Par shadbala
Moon Disps DB Mars in Navamsha
Mars DB in Navamsha
Mercury FR, below Par shadbala
Jupiter Combust > 50%, below Par Shadbala
Venus Combust > 50%, DB in Navamsha
Saturn disps DB Jupiter in Navamsha
Rahu FR

The best placed planet is Rahu as each of the other planets are tainted for one or the other
reason. In the second best category we have Moon and Saturn both are indirectly affected as
they disposit DB planets in Navamsha. Between the two, Saturn fares better as it occupies
its own sign in Rasi where as Moon is in a Neutral sign. Also, Saturn has better Shadbala.
Hence, the second best would be Saturn.

Aligning the Lagna with Rahu, the rectified birth time for David Barclay is 17:57:18.68 as
against a recorded birth time of 18:00 hrs.

Aligning the Lagna with Saturn, the rectified birth time for Frederick Barclay is 18:08:28.92
as against a recorded birth time of 18:10 hrs.

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H. Bellflower Octuplets

Actually, in the case of Octuplets, the Lagna should get aligned to all the 8 planets! It is also
possible that it need not get aligned with all the planets if it can have more than one
alignment with one more planets in the given time frame. In this case, the time frame was
very stringent as all the eight babies were born within a span of 5 minutes! The first baby
was reported to born at 10:43 hrs. The chart is cast for this time.

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http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-octuplets27-2009jan27,0,2047764.story

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 Planet Comments on the placement of the planet
Sun GO (BE)
Moon Combust > 50%
Mars VG(CF), Loses Graha Yuddha
Mercury VG(FR), Wins Graha Yuddha
Jupiter Combust > 50%
Venus In Rasi Sandhi, NU
Saturn GO (BE)
Rahu EXN

Both Mars and Mercury are Vargottams. But Mars is better placed as it is Vargottama in
CF’s sign and Mercury is Vargottama in FR’s sign. Both of them are in Graha Yuddha as
well and Mercury appears to have won the War.

For the first baby, the Lagna is expected to get an alignment with Mars, though it is slightly
affected by losing Graha Yuddha.

Next is Mercury as it is Vargottama in a friendly sign.

Exaltation placement of Sun in Navamsha should be ignored as it is placed in BE sign in

Rasi. Third place should go to Rahu as Rahu is EXN and placed in a NU sign in Rasi.

The last two spots will be taken up by Moon (7th) and Jupiter (8th) as they are severely
combust, Moon being the better of the two.

Now, among the remaining three planets, their ranking (4th, 5th and 6th) between Venus, Sun
and Saturn should be determined. Venus is placed in NU few slots above Sun and Sat who
are in BE. Hence, Venus should get the 4th spot, Sun the 5th (higher Shadbala than Saturn)
and Saturn should get the 6th spot.

Hence, the ranking of the planets based on their placements is as follows:

Mars
Mercury
Rahu
Venus
Sun
Saturn
Moon
Jupiter

A table of recorded times of birth and rectified times of birth is given below:

Baby Recorded BT Alignment with Rectified BT

A 10:43 Mars 10:39:51.95
B 10:44 Mercury 10:39:57.94
C 10:45 Saturn 10:40:58.07

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 D 10:45 Venus 10:41:42.75
E 10:46 Sun 10:42:03.9
F 10:47 Rahu 10:42:36.2
G 10:47 Moon 10:43:13.35
H 10:48 Jupiter 10:44.11.32

Looking at the rectified birth times and the corresponding planets that the Lagna gets
aligned to, it appears that Saturn and Rahu seem to have swapped their places. All others are
in the right order. Knowing the affinity with each other (Sanivad Rahu) and considering the
fact that Rahu is disposited by Saturn, this kind of swapping should not be a surprise.

Conclusion

I t is evident from the above examples that the BTR theory proposed is very well
applicable to multiple births also.
It is not a coincidence that it was possible to align the Lagna with all the eight
planets within a span of 5 minutes and also get the ranking of the planets reasonably right in
the Octuplets case. It is a tough test case and the success there gives a big thumps up to the
technique proposed beyond any doubt!

Bhrighu Nadi Sangraha by N.Srinivasan Shastry

™ In a female horoscope when Mars contacts Rahu or Saturn before
touching Venus marriage will be delayed.

™ Jupiter in his 3rd round when he touches the 3rd house lord or the
planet in the 3rd house from Jupiter in the birth chart, the native will
face lot of problems. This effect will be worse when the 3rd house lord
or the 3rd house has a malefic in it, but when Sun aspects the 3rd house
the effect in it will reduced to a maximum extent

™ The planets in the 7th house to Jupiter tells about the natives friends
and when Jupiter in his rounds of transit touches Sun or is in the 7th
house to Sun the native will be getting good name and fame.

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One of the oldest authorities on Jaimini
Astrology, he graced the Astrological
Magazine in 1960s under immense
persuasion of Late Dr Raman and gave us
some rare jewels in Jaimini Astrology. At
the age of 80, he lives in a small town in
Andhra Pradesh. Incidentally not many in
India & West know that Andhra Pradesh
has been the land of Jaimini Astrology after
Banaras. Revered Sastriji leads a strict
Brahminical life along with being very
open minded & extremely humble. His
humility only shows his supreme mastery
over astrology. He and Iranganti
Rangacharya are considered as the
foremost authorities alive today in Jaimini
Astrology.
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New Light on
Jaimini Astrology –
III
(An Analysis Of The Commentary Of
Somanatha)
By
Madhura Krishnamurthi Sastri,
India
Copy Editor: Shanmukha
Readership Level: Very Advanced
[Publisher: As the articles of Sastriji were very
advanced for the internet Jaimini astrologers we
have requested our friend Shanmukha to make
extensive notes so that advanced Jaimini adepts
can understand many 1st time revealed points by
Sastriji even though these articles first appeared
in Oct 1962. We hope Shanmukhas efforts have
addressed the complains we received from
Jaimini net forums regarding the new concepts
explained by Maduraji although they are part of
the standard commentaries of Jaimini.]
In the previous articles, I discussed the
various types of Lagnas, the planet causing
Raja Yoga, determination of Yogada and
Kevala planet. Now, I shall discuss the
determination of Argala and different
types of Argala for Yogada and Kevala
planets.
Let us discuss now Argala for a Yogada
planet. The Sage Jaimini states in his
sutras as follows:
जकालघिटकाेक षास ु राजानः
janmakālaghaṭikāsveka dṛṣāsu rājānaḥ
पीलाभयोऽ
patnīlābhayo'śca

राँयंशकगाणवै ार्
rāśyaṁśakadṛgāṇairvā

A planet becomes Yogada if it aspects either all or any two of Janma Lagna, Navamsa Lagna
and Drekkana lagna. If this planets aspects Lagna, Hora Lagna and Ghatika Lagnas, it will
cause powerful Raja Yoga. This planet is called Drashta or Nidhyata.

The Argala is defined by Jaimini as 4th, 2nd, 11th house from any house or its occupant.
 

दारभाग्य शूलागर्ळ िनातःु

dārabhāgya śūlasthārgaḻa nidhyātuḥ

If there is Argala for a Yogada planet without Argala Bhanga (Cancellation of Argala) or
any malefic yoga, it will cause a powerful Raja Yoga.

Let us take a case of birth on 8th Aug 1912 at 7-33 p.m IST.

(Copy Editor: As already stated in the earlier articles, Sri Madhura Krishnamurthi Sastri uses his
own Ayanamsa. The chart is generated with our open source software to the maximum extent possible
to get the longitudes given by the author. For the benefit of the users we are giving below, the
longitudes given by the author. )

Born on 08th Aug 1912 at 19:33 hrs I.S.T.

Sun: 26Ge10-16 Moon: 25Ta57-0 Mars: 24Le32-52 Merc: 17Le01-0
Jup: 16Li10-0 Ven: 05Le25-0 Sat: 13Ar20-0 Rahu: 25Pi55-40
Lagna: 11Aq26 Hora Lagna: Pisces Ghatika Lagna: Scorpio

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 In this Drekkana chart Parivritti Trayapaksha method is followed. That is Drekkanas
are assigned continuously for the twelve signs from Aries; the first three Drekkanas of Aries
will be allotted to Aries, Taurus, and Gemini; the three Drekkanas of Taurus will be
for the next three signs and so on.  

The Chara karakas for the example chart is given in the following table

Sl. Karaka Planet

No
1 Atma Karaka Sun
2 Amatya Karaka Moon
3 Bhatri Karaka Mars
(Brother)
4 Matri Karaka Mercury
(Mother)
5 Pitri Karaka Jupiter
(Father)
6 Putra Karaka Saturn
(Children)
7 Jnati Karaka Venus
(enemies)
8 Dara Karaka Rahu
(Spouse)

Ghatika Lagna (GL) is Scorpio and Hora Lagna is Pisces.

(Copy Editor: For determining Chara karaka, the longitude of Rahu to be counted from the end of the
sign, therefore (30° - 25° 55́ 40˝ = 04° 4́ 20˝). The Hora lagna given by the author is not getting tallied
with our software calculation. This may be because of the Ayanamsa difference. At this point, we
want to add one more thing. As explained in the 1st article in this series, Sri Madhura Krishnamurthi
Sastri uses the method given in the Jataka Sara Sangraha for the calculation of Hora Lagna.
Similarly, for calculation of Ghatika Lagna, the counting of houses should be from Lagna at a rate of
one house per Ghatika. Jhora calculates that from Sun, instead of Lagna. Another Scholar Sri
Iranganti Rangacharya has endorsed the method of Jataka SaraSangraha and accordingly the same is
followed in our software. Madura (Jataka Sarasangraha Method): Hora Lagna: Pisces Ghatika
Lagna: Scorpio whereas Jhora (Presume they are following Parasara): Hora Lagna: Virgo &
Ghatika Lagna: Gemini)

In this chart, the Sun aspects both Janma Lagna and Drekkana Lagan; so Sun is the Yogada
planet. Sun aspects Ghatika lagna also. Jaimini Sutras 1-1-5 to 1-1-9 give the rules about
Argala and Argala cancellation. Sun has planets in the 2nd and 11th, no planet in the 12th, has
Ketu above in the 3rd and no planet in the 4th. So, Sun has therefore ¾ Argala. Since Jupiter
(a powerful benefic) is in the 5th house from Sun, it has ¼ Argala. So, Sun has (¼ + ¾) one
full Argala. But, if malefic are in the 5th, 8th, 9th houses, so Argala is cancelled. Since Sun

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with ¾ Argala effects, aspects Ghatika Lagna that is occupied by Jupiter, the native has full
Raja Yoga.

In this horoscope Arudha Lagna is Leo, and Arudha for the 7th house is Gemini which
is mutually third and eleventh houses, enhancing the Raja yoga effect. It might be
mentioned that this chart has Kemadruma Yoga as the malefic Rahu and Ketu occupy 2nd
and 8th houses from Lagna and Arudha Lagna. The effect of Kemadruma is begging.
According to Somanatha the effect becomes more malefic if aspected by Moon. But the
malefic must be equally balanced in both the houses (2 and 8); otherwise the malefic effects
of Kemadruma are cancelled. In this chart there is no balancing of malefic; so Kemadruma
does not exist. This rule must be observed for Pada, Karaka and Lagna. All these three must
have Kemadruma effect.

In this case, Rahu and Ketu are in 2nd and 8th houses causing slightly malefic effect in the
Rasi chart. In the Navamsa chart, 2nd house from Sun is free and exalted Mercury is in the
8th house. In the Drekkana chart, 2nd house from Sun is having the benefic Venus and 8th
house is free. It must be remembered that Rasi chart is more powerful than the Drekkana
chart in deciding malefic and benefic effects. So the evil effects for Drekkana and Arudha Lagna
may be ignored. According to Raghava Bhatta, the association of Saturn with Moon is bad. But in
this chart, since Moon is exalted, there are no evil effects.

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 According to Kalpalatha, as the native is born in a fixed sign Aquarius, the Argala
effects are increased. So the ¾ benefic Argala effect for the Sun is as good as full Argala
effects causing Raja Yoga. Now and then, there will be difficulties, excess of expenditure on
the dependents and servants and for obtaining public recognition. Since Sun is in the 12th
house from Arudha lagna, loss of money through government is indicated. The native will
aspire more for fame than for wealth. In the Drekkana chart, as 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 signs are
occupied respectively by Sun, Rahu, Venus, Mercury and Mars and as Venus aspects
Drekkana Lagna, the native will acquire wealth through noble means.

In this chart, 7th house is stronger than 1st due to the association of many planets, of which
Mars has traveled the maximum degrees in the Rasi – the Seventh house. Mars is the lord of
3rd and 10th houses and so the native will earn money through self-effort. Gemini is the 7th
Arudha and the Yogada planet Sun is in the second house from Gemini. The native will
become prosperous after marriage. Karaka for marriage – Rahu – is in the second house from
Lagna strengthening the previous influence. Since Saturn, the Putra Karaka (PK) and Moon,
the Amatya Karaka (AmK) are in the 11th house from Sun, prosperity increases with the
birth of children. Since Mars is in a friendly sign in association with Mercury and Venus,
since Jupiter is in 9th from Mars (in Drekkana), the native earns his livelihood by his own
intelligence and education. Since Jupiter – Karaka for Wealth – is in trine to Sun, the benefic
effects for acquisition of wealth become very powerful. The same combination will also be
responsible for making the native highly learned conferring a scientific outlook, moral
discipline and intellectual acumen.

In studying the Bhavas of a chart, Jyotisha Phala Ratnamala 7-15 states that Lagna, Yogada
and Vilagna (Ghati and Hora Lagnas) must be studied for assessing the effects of the
different houses according to certain Sages. But it is essential that the strongest of these
must be taken before arriving at a final conclusion. Again, the Sun (Yogada planet)
and Mars (the lord of Ghatika Lagna), are powerful according to the rules of Jaimini. These
two planets must be the starting points for studying bhavas in this chart. Sometimes
Karakamsa Lagna, Arudha Lagna and Janma Lagna alone have to be considered, which will
be considered later.

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Longevity: In deciding longevity, the following points are to be considered.

1. Lords of Lagna and 8th house

2. Lagna and Moon
3. Lagna and Hora Lagna
4. Ayur Lagna
5. Sapada Ghatika Lagna
6. Longevity from the lords of 9th and 12th Rasi
7. Longevity from the lord of 8th house
8. Longevity from the lord of the 8th house of Karaka and a few more.
Determine the Ayurlagna from the most applicable of these and determine the time of death
through the dasas of Varnada and Brahma. In this chart, all planets excepting the Nodes and
the Sun are in fixed Signs; Lagna is a fixed Sign; we must determine longevity
through different methods.
1. Lord of Lagna Saturn is in a fixed sign. Lord of 8th house Jupiter is in a fixed sign;
therefore short life.

2. Lagna – fixed sign; Moon – fixed sign Æ short life

3. Lagna – fixed sign; Hora lagna – Dual sign ÆFull life.

In this process, two methods give short life. In determining 8th house lord, the following rule
of an ancient work is to be remembered:

Sign 8th sign [Vridda

Karika Method]
Taurus Gemini
Leo Cancer
Scorpio Sagittarius
Aquarius Capricorn

(Copy Editor: The table above gives 8th house reckoning for fixed signs according to Vriddha Karika
 

method. For remaining signs 8th house shall be found by counting 8th sign according to Prakriti
Chakra, that is Zodiacal for Odd sign, and Anti-Zodiacal for others. Ayur Lagna and Sapadaghatika
Lagna (also known as Chaturdhamsa Rasi) mentioned above needs another article for their
explanation. Readers will do well to read commentary “Jaimini Sutramritam” by Sri Iranganti
Rangacharya for more details)

In this chart, Aquarius is the Lagna and the 8th house is Capricorn having Saturn for
their joint lordship. In this special case, choose lord of the 8th house from Saturn. Here
Jupiter is the planet required and is in the fixed sign.

(Copy Editor: It looks author has taken the natural 8th house from the sign occupied by the lord
Saturn.)

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As the Moon is neither in the 1st nor in the 7th house, there is no need to take Lagna and the
Moon for finding longevity. For this native Ayurlagna is Aquarius, Sapadaghatika lagna is
Scorpio. Aquarius is Dharma Rasi and Scorpio is Artha Rasi, therefore the longevity is
short. Commentators like Venkateswara and others want to take Navamsa chart also for
consideration. Then the lord of Ayurlagna Saturn is in Aries Navamsa (Movable), lord of
8th house Mars is in Scorpio (Fixed). Therefore, longevity is of medium type. Mars, the lord
of Sapadaghatika lagna is in fixed Navamsa and the lord of 8th house Jupiter is in fixed
Navamsa. Hence short life indicated.

Another Method: According to Jaimini’s text 2-1-23,

िपतृलाभरोगेशूािणकं टकािदेत ैवं िऽधा

pitṛlābharogeśaprāṇikaṁṭakādisthesvataścaivaṁ tridhā,

The lords of the 8th houses from 1 and 7 are Jupiter and Moon; Moon is strong and in the 4th
house, therefore the native is long- lived.

It is the practice to consider Karaka in the following manner. Sun is the Karaka; the lords of
the 8th house from the Sun and its 7th house are Saturn and the Sun. Since Saturn is strong
and is in the 11th house from Karaka, it indicates medium life.

(Copy Editor: A very important principle is here indicated by the author. In Parasara system, Sun is
1
considered as Karaka for Body. Yet, in Jaimini, Sun as karaka for Ayurdaya can be deduced from the

sutra आयःु िपतृिदन ेशाां āyuḥ pitṛdineśābhyāṁ as upalakshana. )

Drekkana Ayurdaya
According to Somanatha, longevity is to be settled by considering the Drekkanas of the
Lagna and its 7th house using the rule Chara – Chara, etc. Since the lord of Lagna is in Leo
Drekkana and the lord of the 7th house Sun is in Pisces Drekkana according to the dictum
sthira dwandwa Chara sthirastha thus long life. Then after applying different processes of
longevity determination and eliminating the inappropriate ones, we find that on the basis of
the strong disposition of the Sun and Saturn in a common and a fixed sign (in Drekkana
chart) respectively, the type of Ayurlagna indicated in the Drekkana chart should be
accepted. In the Rasi chart, the Sun is in a movable sign without any association. In
the Drekkana he is stronger because a planet joins him. Saturn’s disposition is also stronger
in Drekkana. Hence Ayurlagna should be judged from Drekkana chart and a full term, i.e.,
over 66 years is denoted.

                                                            
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Refer to Jataka Narayaneeyam Yogavali Khandam By Sri Vadrevu Suryanarayana Murthi. 

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Brahma Planet:
It is not easy to decide the Brahma Planet. According to Krishna Mishra, if there are no
planets in the odd signs behind the strongest of the Signs – Lagna and its 7th – choose the
planet in the even signs to select Brahma planet. In our example, Sun is behind the seventh
house and therefore the Brahma plane. There are a number of types of Dasas based on this
Brahma planet and let us choose Sthira Dasa among them for consideration.
In this Sthira dasa, the third part (khanda) indicates death. Brahma planet is Sun and start
Sthira dasa from Cancer, occupied by Sun, the Brahma planet. 1st part is of Cancer, Leo,
Virgo and Libra. 2nd part is Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius. 3rd part is Pisces,
Aries, Taurus and Gemini. The dasa years are 7, 8, and 9 for movable, fixed and dual signs
respectively according to Jaimini sutra 2-3-35.
Now, the most afflicted Sign in the third part must be decided to fix the death inflicting
dasa. The aphorism

ु
पपमे पाप कोनिे रपरोगयोः पापेवा
papamadhye pāpa koneripurogayoḥ pāpevā

decides the most afflicted Sign in a chart. If a sign is between malefic or has malefic in
Trines, or 8th and 12th houses, is the most afflicted. According to this rule, Aries is the most
afflicted – more afflicted than Gemini. Aries dasa is for 7 years after the 72 year. Sutra 2-1-38
decides the Antaradasa for death. The Navamsa rasi – Aries- is aspected by Mars, the lord of
8th house. Therefore Aries antaradasa in Aries dasa brings about death. This means 77 years
and 7 months.

Varnada Dasa:

This also decides the period of death. Janma Lagna Aquarius is odd and Hora lagna Pisces is
even. Aquarius is 11th and Hora lagna is the 12th of the natural zodiac. The most malefic of
the trines from Varnada sign ends the life. Leo is most afflicted. Start from Hora Lagna
which is stronger than Lagna as it is dual and is associated with planets and note down the
dasa years for each Sign according to Prakriti Chakra, till Leo dasa is reached.

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This indicates medium life and does not tally with Brahma dasa results. Different methods
in fixing Brahma planet and other types of dasas associated with it will be given later.

Sl. Dasa Sign Dasa Years

No.
1 Pisces 5
2 Aquarius 4
3 Capricorn 9
4 Sagittarius 12
5 Scorpio 4
6 Libra 11
7 Virgo 2
8 Leo 12

Total 59 years
(Copy Editor: Please refer to the previous article for calculation of dasa years for Varnada dasa.
Here, in this chart, since HL and Lagna are of different nature, so their difference (12 - 11 = 1) will be
the Varnada number. Since, it is one in this case; counting one sign from dasa rasi gives same rasi.
Yet, in this article the author used (Count minus 1) as dasa years, whereas in the previous article
published in Feb 2009 Vol 5 Saptarishis Astrology he used Count (As it is) as dasa years. If earlier
method is followed, then we get 67 as dasa years as total, instead of 59 years.)

As regards Ayurdaya – Longevity – Parasara methods determine it easily as full or long

since the lords of Lagna, 8th and 10th houses are strong and since the benefics and lord of
Lagna are in Kendras. But, Parasara method is not so definite in many cases for which
intelligent methods have to be devised for fixing longevity.

In Sarvagna Bhushana, a powerful benefic in the 10th house inclines one to

look at the various positions from the spiritual angle and realize the
worthlessness and instability of the various things and enjoyments on the
earthly planet and develops a renouncing spirit which is called Gnana.
Malefics in the 10th house makes on look from a materialistic angle. Benefic in
the house when powerful (positional strength, varga strength and Avasta
strength) leads one to higher thinking.

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One of the oldest authorities on Jaimini
Astrology, he graced the Astrological
Magazine in 1960s under immense
persuasion of Late Dr Raman and gave us
some rare jewels in Jaimini Astrology. At
the age of 80, he lives in a small town in
Andhra Pradesh. Incidentally not many in
India & West know that Andhra Pradesh
has been the land of Jaimini Astrology after
Banaras. Revered Sastriji leads a strict
Brahminical life along with being very
open minded & extremely humble. His
humility only shows his supreme mastery
over astrology. He and Iranganti
Rangacharya are considered as the
foremost authorities alive today in Jaimini
Astrology. Mr Sastri has supported
Saptarishis Astrology right from its
inception stage.
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SHRI MAHA GANAPATAYE NAMAH
Jaimini System
– A Revelation
By
Madhura Krishnamurthi Sastri,
India.
Translator: Sreeram Medapali
Copy Editor: Shanmukha
Article Submission: Aug, 2008
Readership Level: Very Advanced
1. Introduction
In the science of predictive astrology, there
are 3 famous systems – Parasara, Jaimini
and Yavana. Among them, Jamini School
gives remarkable and specific predictions
using distinctly different methods from
the other two. In this paper, an overview
of Jaimini system is discussed with the
help of Somanatha Mishra’s Kalpalatha a
commentary on Jaimini Sutras.
1.1 Parasara System:
In this system delineation of twelve
bhavas (houses) that is Tanu, Dhana etc.,
and Dasa and Antara dasa results occupy a
major role. In this system, results related
to the bhavas like Tanu, Dhana, Bhratri,
Matri bhava etc are determined by the
relationship between planets and bhavas
and fructification of results is determined
from the results of dasa – antardasa. The
dasa system in this school is planet based
and Vimsottari, Astottari, Shodashottai
etc. dasas are discussed. The application of
these dasas is decided by the time of birth
of the native i.e. specific combinations on
the horoscope, yet; in general, the results
are decided by Vimsottari dasa only.
1.2 Yavana System:

In this school of thought, the results are decided by the following six types of combinations
1 Grahaja: The results that planet give of its own, i.e. the signification
of planet
2 Bhavaja: The results by significations of the houses
3 Rashija: The results by the signification of signs Aries, Taurus etc.
4 Graha Bhavaja: The result of a planet in a particular house.
5 Graha Rasija: The results of planet in a particular sign
6 Graha Yogaja: The results of the combination planets, signs and houses

These six types of results are modified by the permutations and combinations of individual
significations of signs and planets, combinations of two, three planets etc. The dasa system
in this school depends on the longevity and then selecting the suitable dasa system.

1.3 Jaimini System:

Jaimini system while absorbing the topics from the above two systems, also mentions other
topics and distinct / peculiar topics / subject matters. The dasa system is mainly Rasi (Sign)
based and is drastically different from the above two systems. It is found that Jaimini
concepts are also dealt with in Parasara Hora Sastra (BPHS) by Sage Parasara. Due to non
availability of complete and unadulterated version of BPHS, it is difficult to understand the
Jaimini concepts with the available BPHS versions.

2.0 Kalpalatha1 – An Exposition of Jaimini

Somanatha Mishra, son of Krishna Mishra wrote Kalpalatha, his commentary on Jaimini
Sutras. He explained in the work about the concept introduced in the Jaimini Upadesa
Sutras chapter wise and indicated that Sage Jaimini wrote 8 Chapters (Adhyayas) in Sutra
form, 4 Chapters each on mathematical and predictive part. We explain in the following
lines the introductory chapter given by Somanatha Mishra for the benefit of readers.

अथ भगवानाचायर्ः कालपज्ञानाथ गिणत शां सूऽााय चतु यं िन तारा सवषां जूनामिप
ु ार्न परलोक ज्ञानाथ च कारक ल िेण नवंशकािदिभः
फलपिरज्ञानाथ ूभरंु जनाथ च आयज्ञ
उपदेशााय चतु यं ूकटीकरोित
atha bhagavānācāryaḥ kālapajñānārthaṁ gaṇita śāstraṁ sūtrādhyāya catuṣṭayaṁ nirūpya
taddvārā sarveṣāṁ jantūnāmapi phalaparijñānārthaṁ prabhuraṁjanārthaṁ ca āyurjñāna
paraloka jñānārthaṁ ca kāraka lagna drekkaṇa navaṁśakādibhiḥ upadeśādhyāya catuṣṭayaṁ
prakaṭīkaroti

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Copy Editor’s Note: Kalpalatha is still in manuscript form. This author has done wonderful job in
procuring the manuscript from all available source and preserving it for the future generations.
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Translation: Maharshi Jaimini, the divine incarnation, explained mathematical part (Ganita
Sastra) (theory related to calculation of planets, tithi etc) in four chapters and predictive part
in another four chapters. Through these four chapters on Predictive part He enumerated
means to predict good and bad results for all lives including animals, to determine the
longevity, the knowledge about netherworlds, predictions regarding the lives of kings,
using Karaka, lagna, drekkana and navamsa.

Somanatha mentioned the various topics discussed in the Jaimini Sutras chapter wise in the
following lines.

्
अिन शाे ूथमााये संज्ञा कारक पद राजयोगािद िनणयते।
asmin śāstre prathamādhyāye saṁjñā kāraka pada rājayogādi nirṇīyate |

Translation: In this Upadesa sasthra, Sage Jaimini explained the significations of signs,
karaka planets, Arudha Pada, Rajayoga and their respective results in the first chapter.

Explanation: There are four chapters each comprising four padas (quarter) and hence
resulting in total 16 padas.

First quarter contains 35 sutras and discusses

• Rasi Drishis
• Argala
• Chara karaka Æ Atma Karaka (AK) etc.
• Arudha Pada

Second quarter contains 121 sutras, discusses Karakamsa and houses from Karakamsa Lagna.
3rd quarter contains 45 sutras, explains various Dhana and Rajayogas from Arudha Lagna
(AL). Fourth quarter deals with the spouse, children, brothers and devotion from Upapada
lagna (UL) in 49 sutras. So, in total, the first Chapter contains 250 sutras.

This chapter lists 40 dasa systems in total.

ितीयाायेत ु ल कारक आयदु ार्य दशािवशेषािद।

dvitīyādhyāyetu lagna kāraka āyurdāya daśāviśeṣādi |

Translation: In second Adhyaya (Chapter), calculation of longevity from natal lagna and
Karaka lagna, determination of maraca planets, various dasa systems and their respective
calculation were discussed.

ितीयाये चािरंशशानयनं।
dvitīyādhyaye catvāriṁśaddaśānayanaṁ |

Translation: Forty sign dasas and their calculation were explained in 2nd chapter.

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Explanation: In Jaimini Sutras 1st quarter of 2nd chapter, Sage Jaimini explained calculation
of longevity of the native, Ayurdasas and respective Maraka planets, and calculation of
antara dasa in total 60 sutras. In 2nd quarter Sage explained the death inflicting periods for
Father, Mother, Spouse and the co-borns and the cause of their death in total 33 sutras. In 3rd
quarter, He mentioned variations of different dasas, strength of signs and planets, death
inflicting periods for Matri, Pitri bhavas etc. in total 30 sutras. In 4th quarter, He explained
variations of Chara Dasa, calculation of various other sign dasas and general results of Rasi
Dasas in 37 sutras.

Somanatha explained these 40 dasas, but didn’t explain the calculation of them. He directed
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the readers to read the “Mula Sastra ” by Kalidasa. Somanatha mentioned the following
dasas in the 2nd chapter of Kalpalatha.

1. Atma Dasa
2. Chara Dasa
3. Varnada Dasa – 4 types
4. Nakshatra Dasa
5. Navamsa Dasa
6. Sthira Dasa
7. Shoola Dasa
8. Prakarantara Shoola Dasa (Another variation of Shoola Dasa)
9. Yoga Dasa also known as Yogartha Dasa
10. Prakarantara Chara Dasa (Another variation of Chara Dasa) – 3 Types
11. Karaka Dasa
12. Chara Paryaya Dasa
13. Sthira Paryaya Dasa – 2 Types
14. Nakshatra Bheda Dasa
15. Trikona Dasa
16. Drishti (Drik) Dasa
17. Kendra Dasa

Somanatha extensively dealt with the calculation of the longevity of the native,
detemination of Maraka (Daeth inflicting) planets, Maraka planets for Mother and Father
etc.

Raghava Bhatta, the author of “Jataka Sara Sangraha” explained the following 12 Ayur
(longevity) dasas in the Ayurdaya Part (Longevity Chapter).

1. Hora Dasa
2. Darpana Dasa
3. Soola Dasa
4. Maheswara Dasa

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Copy Editor’s Note: Mula sastra means the main (root) science. It looks this Jaimini Sastra was more
exhaustive than that is available to us. Also one can note from the list of the dasas that today’s available
knowledge base have not even heard of these dasas hence we must be thankful to Madura Sastrigaru to
atleast mention these new dasas from Kalpalatha to increase our inquisitiveness to earn that knowledge.
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 5. Atma Nadi Dasa
6. Sthira Dasa
7. Varnada Dasa
8. Chara Paryaya Dasa
9. Atmanobhava Pamsa Dasa
10. Jaya Bhava Pamsa Dasa
11. Atmamsa Bhava Pamsa Dasa
12. Drekkana Dasa

Mostly the first and second chapters of Jaimini Sutras are popular. We have the following
commentaries for the 1st and 2nd chapters available and even in BPHS; there is an exposition
in verses of the concepts in 1st and 2nd chapter only.

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1. Neelakantha , being most popular
2. Bala Krishnananda Swami
3. Venkateswara Vriiti
4. Guru Vritti
5. Kesava Daivajna Vriddha Karikas
6. Jaimini Sutrartha Prakasika
7. Jaimini Padyamritam
8. Achyutananda Jha Vyakhya
9. Sitaram Jha Vyakhya
10. Commentary by B.Suryanarain Rao, published by Dr. B.V.Raman

Somanatha writes the following, in the 2nd chapter of Kalpalatha.

तृतीयााये िेणवैषियक राजयोग आयदु ार्य अरंग षोडशदशा नयनं ीलक्षणिनच।

tṛtīyādhyāye drekkaṇavaiṣayika rājayoga āyurdāya antaraṁga ṣoḍaśadaśā nayanaṁ
strīlakṣaṇanica|

Translation: Sage Jaimini gave exposition of Rajayoga, calculation of longevity according to

Drekkana, 16 other dasas, female horoscopy in the 3rd chapter.

Explanation: Sage Jaimini explained Rajayogas from Drekkana chart in the first quarter,
determination of longevity according to Drekkena and 16 types of Rasi dasas according to
Antaranga Sashtra (explained later in this paper) in 2nd quarter, female horoscopy in 3rd quarter
and determination of Yoga Bhanga (Cancellation of Yogas), various dasas, Argala, Raja
Yoga according to Amsa (Navamsa) in the 4th quarter of 3rd chapter.

र् दशानयनम।्
ु ाये त ु मृित लक्षण नानादेशसंचार परलोक िवधायक चतदु श
चथधार्
इित म ूयोजनािन॥
cathurdhādhyāye tu mṛti lakṣaṇa nānādeśasaṁcāra paraloka vidhāyaka caturdaśa daśānayanam|

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Publisher: Till date all English publications of Jaimini Sutras from rest of India except Andhra
Pradesh & Banaras have only followed Neelakantha’s commentary hence there is an urgent need to get
the other commentaries translated if one has to understand basics of Jaimini.
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iti grandhasya prayojanāni ||

Translation: Sage Jaimini gave exposition of nature of death, visiting other countries, life
after death and 14 types of dasas.

Explanation: In the commentary of Somanatha, Drekkana plays an important role. He

writes Drekkana is Antaranga sastra (which is an implied secret system). He writes

तृतीयााये ल कारक ूवृ शा बिहरंगात िे् ण शा अरंगात।्

अरंगबिहरयोररंगो बलीयान॥्
इित ायेन अरशा गाणरी ैव फलािधकं ूवृिमित ायेन गानाायः ूवृः॥
tṛtīyādhyāye lagna kāraka pravṛtta śāstrasya bahiraṁgatvāt drekkaṇa śāstrasya antaraṁgatvāt|
antaraṁgabahirangayorantaraṁgo balīyān ||
iti nyāyena antarangaśāstrasya dṛgāṇarītyaiva phalādhikaṁ pravṛttamiti nyāyena dṛgānādhyāyaḥ
pravṛttaḥ ||

Translation: In Somanatha’s interpretation, 3rd chapter of Jaimini Sutras deals with the
Antaranga system. The results described by the Lagna, Karaka, Karakamsa and Arudha are
called Bahiranga system (As apparent/ external system), where as 3rd chapter deals with
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Antaranga system (An implied system) of Drekkana . And since the implied is more
powerful than the apparent, the 3rd chapter of Jaimini Sutras is very important and the
results ascribed shall be read from the Drekkana chart.

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Explanation: We could fortunately get hold of the Neelakantha commentary on 3rd and 4th
chapters of Jaimini sutras which I could transcribe from the manuscript available with our
Gurudeva Sri Venkata Ramana Daivajna. We learnt that it was printed in Bombay decades
ago, but isn’t traceable. Sri B.V.Raman published English commentary by Sri S.K.Kar,
Calcutta on these 3rd and 4th chapters. But after studying the manuscript of Neelakantha
commentary, we could find that there is a lot of difference in Sutras between Neelakantha’s
commentary and Sri S.K.Kar’s commentary. Neelakantha commentary has 145 sutras in 4th
quarter of 3rd Chapter, where as these Sutras are no resemblance with the Sutras given by
Sri S.K.Kar. Yet, these sutras in Sri S.K.Kar’s commentary are in resemblance with the
manuscript No. 13727 of Madras Oriental Libray, Chennai. So it is doubtful whether the
manuscript available with us of Neelakantha commentary is original or not.

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Copy Editor’s Note: In Jaimini system, Drekkana chart has an important role in determining
Rajayoga next only to Rasi chart. Though Parivriiti Drekkana chart is popular in this system, yet
Somanatha gave another Parivriiti Drekkana popularly known as Somanatha Drekkana. Readers do well
to learn it from Standard work like Jaimini Sutramritam by Rangacharya, 1st chapter.
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Copy Editor’s Note: This is fantastic. It is not still available in print.
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We couldn’t trace out the complete work of Somanatha’s Kalpalatha, but up to the
commentary for 1st quarter of 4th chapter only. And again, the Somanatha commentary on
3rd and 4th chapters differs distinctly with S.K.Khar’s commentary.

3.0 Important Parameters for Analysis of an Horoscope

Somanatha mentioned four important parameters for the analysis of a horoscope.

• Lagna
• Karaka
• Drekkana
• Amsaka (He interpreted Amsaka as Arudha Pada)

The following 5 lagnas useful for determination of Rajayoga on the horoscope

• Tripravana Lagna
• Sri Lagna
• Indu Lagna
• Vilagna
• Bhagadhikamsa Lagna (Karakamsa Lagna)

The following other lagnas can also be effectively used, but these are secondary7.
• Hora Lagna
• Ghati Lagna
• Chandra Lagna

Yogada and Kevala Grahas play an important role in determining the Raja Yoga and
Avayoga of the horoscope.

The planet aspecting lagna is called Drashta or Yogada planet and ‘Argala shall be calculated
only to Yogada planet only8’. The strength and influence on this planet shall decide the extent
of Raja Yoga of the horoscope.

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Copy Editor’s Note: This author couldn’t get the commentary for 2nd, 3rd, 4th quarters of 4th chapter
even after consulting available manuscripts in Adyar Manuscript Library and Tanjavur (Tanjore)
Saraswati Mahal Library.
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Publishers Note: One must note that here the word secondary has been used for Hora, Ghatika &
Moon Asc whereas till date all of us Jaimini aspirants have been using them as the main primary factor
to determine rajayogas; we remain indebted to our author for opening our eyes.
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Publishers Note: This point on usage of Argala cannot be ignored and Maduraji, shows us that the
way generally Argala has been used for the last few decades is totally wrong & at the same time his
experience of differential application of Argala as brought out by Somanatha Mishra of Kalpalatha fame
might have made him change his stance of usage of Argala that he wrote in 1962. As is the true
parampara of scholars to always quote verse from relevant manuscript so as not to misguide students in
learning of shastra, here is the verse for Argala from Madurajis copy of Kalpalatha सवर्ऽािप िार मिधकृ  ैव
अगर्ल पिरज्ञानम।् न त ु िवल कारकयोः॥
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4.0 Applicability of Dasas – The Speciality

4.1 Raja Yoga Dasas

Out of dasas mentioned in 2nd Chapter of Jaimini Sutras only 11 dasas can be applied to
Rajayoga horoscopes. Out of them only 5 are useful for the horoscopes of Kings.
Below you would find 4 dasas which are equally applicable for any rajayoga horoscope and
the results gotten similar with any two dasas always come true.
• Yogartha Dasa
• Manduka Pluti Dasa (Pluti means Jump).
• Labhadhipastha Drekkana Dasa
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• Bhava Rahasya Dasa

4.2 Ordinary Dasas

The following dasas are applicable for Kings with no Rajayoga or for the Kings with
Rajayoga Bhanga (Cancellation of Rajayoga) in the horoscope.10

• Nakshatra Bheda Dasa

• Nakshatra Raja Dasa
• Nisarga Dasa
• Chara Dasa
• Chara Paryaya Dasa
• Sthira Paryaya Dasa
• Gochara (Trikona) Dasa

4.3 Ayur Dasas for Longevity

Somanatha Mishra mentioned that Longevity should be calculated from lagna, lord of 8th,
Moon, Hora Lagna, Ghatika Lagna and Drekkana. The following dasas are useful for
longevity.

• Bramha Graha Dasa

• Varnada Dasa
• Chara Dasa
• Chara Paryaya Dasa

5.0 Conclusion:

sarvatrāpi draṣṭāra madhikṛtyaiva argala parijñānam |na tu vilagna kārakayoḥ ||

Literal Translation: Argala shall always be calculated ONLY from the apecting planet. Never from the
lagna (Vilagna) or from the Karaka (Presumably Atmakaraka planet).

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Copy Editor’s Note: Readers can find the exposition of this dasa only in Jataka Sara Sangraha By
Raghava Bhatta, bhava means house, rahasya means secret.
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Copy Editor’s Note: The heading says Oridinary dasas whereas the explanation given means it is for
Kings only, we are unable to ratify this contradiction from Maduraji due to his ill-health.
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Thus, Somanatha Mishra mentioned many parameters for the analysis of horoscope, which
are distinctly different from Parasara and Yavana systems. His father Krishna Mishra
mentioned much more details in his treatise “Phalaratnamala”. He claimed to have followed
Sarvajna Muni (Sage Sarvajna) in writing the book. It looks that the school of these two
great commentators of Jaimini system is very ancient and much more exhaustive in content
and drastically differs from the modern commentators. And since this wonderful Jaimini
Tradition is lost to us, it is difficult to understand this system comprehensively. It is learnt
that Jain Astrologers also have done excellent work on this system, if a massive hunt is
carried out in the manuscript libraries available across India, it is hoped that this system
could be revived to the maximum possible extent. We hope suitable steps should take place
in near future by eminent scholars.

In Bhaskara’s Bhava Deepika, it is said that a benefic in the 10th is

necessary to perform religious sacrifices leading to Moksha. Guru
in the 10th makes one a Gnani (knowledge man) but Ketu in 10th
can advance the native further after real knowledge, devotion and
yogik action leading to ultimate salvation, that is, while the
theoretical part of spiritualism is governed by Jupiter, the
practical side of spiritualism is dominated by Ketu. – From the
writings of Late D.V.Subba Rao, a giant of astrology

Kamadehenu Yoga is caused when the 11th lord occupies a kendra

and the native is revered by kings, own women and is intelligent –
Vasista Jataka.

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 Real Jaimini
Navamsa1 Revealed
–2
An analysis based on Jyotisha
Phalaratnamala of
Krishna Mishra
By
Shanmukha, India.
Readership Level: Advanced

[Dedication: This first article of my life is

reverentially dedicated to my Guru
Mahamahopadhyaya Sri Iranganti
2
Rangacharya .]
Shanmukha a.k.a T.S.V.R.Nageswara
Rao, is 30 years, a graduate in Electronics
and Communication Engineering, works in Karma Yoga in Karakamsa,
a Science organization of Indian Govt. He Yoga for Professional Fame
started his study of Astrology when he was
22 years old and though not traditionally Jaimini says Saturn in Karakamsa or in 2nd
trained, he is very fond of the wonderful house from Karakamsa Lagna indicate the
system of Jaimini and learns it from his person will be known for his work. The
Guru Sri Iranganti Rangacharya. He, is now adhikara sutras
working on ancient commentaries on ूिस कमर्ीवः शनौ १-२-२०
Jaimini and writes some of his musings on
prasiddha karmajjīvaḥ śanau 1-2-20
Jaimini system at his personal blog
http://sutramritam.blogspot.com. and

्
ु े वा मंदवत १-२-४२
िरःफे बधे
riaḥphe budhe dṛṣṭe vā maṁdavat 1-2-42

1
Though it is Krishna Mishra Navamsa, My
Guru calls it Jaimini Navamsa
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Sri Rangacharya is an erudite scholar and
authority on Jaimini system and has been
publishing articles on Jaimini since the last five
decades.
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say that Saturn in 2nd or Mercury in 10th or the aspect of Mercury on 10th indicate the person
is known for his work.

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Example: Mother Teresa , 26 August 1910; 14:25 hrs

 
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In the chart of Mother Teresa , Atmakaraka Moon placed in Scorpio Navamsa, with Venus
and Jupiter, Ketu in trines.

• Mercury in 2nd house and Saturn in 10th house is a combination for Karma Yoga is
found in Jaimini Navamsa & not in Parasara Navamsa. Mother Teresa is a real
mother for mankind and her service to the nation is recognized worldwide. In fact she
was awarded Noble peace award for her service.

• Moon as Atmakaraka with two exalted planets in trines in watery signs indicate the
kind-heartedness and Love she showered on the helpless. Krishna Mishra gave a
specific combination of Moon with Mercury for firm belief in traditions and she was
well known for campaign against the birth control operations, for they are against
Christianity.

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www.astrodatabank.com Marcello Borges quotes the photo-bio "Faith and Compassion, The Life
and Works of Mother Teresa," in Portuguese by Raghu Rai and Navin Chawle, Element Books.
Chawle is a civil servant in India and had close contact with the nun. On p.22, “Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu
was born 26 August 1910 in Skopje. The date is often given as August 27, which is the date she was
baptized." Astrolog quotes Astrol Auskunfsbogen for August 27, 1910, 2:25 PM MET. Helen Adams
Garret gives August 26 (with 4:58 AM MET, no source) in the ISAR Emailleter Vol.41. As Yugoslovia
was on the Julian calendar, the question remains of whether the date is OS or NS.
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In order to maintain brevity of article, North Indian style charts are not given here, readers can
download Jhd files of all the relevant charts in this article from download section.
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 • Look at the Moon in Karakamsa and Mercury in 2nd house. Jaimini indicates the
Scorpio Navamsa  हिनः (stanya haniḥ) as meaning the lack of milk. Karakamsa is
placed in Scorpio Navamsa and the orphans played an important role in the life of
Mother Teresa.

• Exalted Jupiter in 9th house with Ketu shows the Mother’s firm belief in her religion.
The relevant Jaimini adhikara sutra
् िनः सवादी गु भि १-२-५१
समे शभु ग्योगात धमर्
same śubha dṛgyogāt dharma nityaḥ satyavādī guru bhaktiśca 1-2-51

Translation: If benefic in 9th or aspect 9th, the person will be virtuous, truthful and
devoted to preceptor. 

Example: Mahatma Gandhi; 02 Oct 1869; 07:20 Hrs

In Mahatma Gandhi’s horoscope, Atmakaraka is Jupiter occupying his own Navamsa

Sagittarius in Jaimini Navamsa, with Saturn and Mercury in 2nd, Rahu in 5th, Venus and
Mars in 6th, Sun in 9th, Moon in 12th house. The yoga for professional fame is indicated by
Saturn in own house and Mercury in 2nd house from Sg Karakamsa Lagna as per verses
quoted previously, and Gandhiji was one of the greatest personalities and adored as
Mahatma.

Jaimini is again specific about the Mercurys placement in 2nd house.

ु
विनजवायिँशिनो वहारिवद सौे
vanijastantuvāyaśśilpino vyavahāravidaśca saumye

Translation: The person will be either a businessman, a weaver, a sculptors, or adept in

litigation ( in present scenario, may be a statesman, an executive etc.), if Mercury occupies
2nd house.

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 • Gandhiji’s accumen for his statesmanship and love for his weaving can be attributed
to well placed Mercury in 2nd house.

• Mars and Venus in 6th house, a prominent house in Artha trikona shows he was a
qualified lawyer (Mars), and also involved with politics (Venus).

• Well placed Sun in 9th house Leo, indicate his Satyavrata, though there is malefic
aspect of Saturn, Rahu and Ketu, but Saturn is well placed in his own house, and Sun
himself basically very strong. Yet, the differences with his Guru could not be ruled
out, since aspect of Rahu and Saturn on the 9th house.

Example: Srikant Jichkar; 14th September 1954; 2:05hrs, 5:30East, 21N09, 79E06, India.

Dr. Srikant Jichkar was a scholar-politician, a qualified medical doctor, an astrologer and a
highly qualified person with tons of postgraduate degrees to his credit.

Atmakaraka Sun placed in Sagittarius in Jaimini Navamsa, with Venus and Saturn in
second house. Jaimini says Saturn in 2nd house indicate the person is well known for his
work, Sun in Karakamsa and Venus in 2nd house indicate the person’s inclination towards
politics though he was a qualified medical doctor. Mercury in 10th house in own house with
well placed Rahu indicate the person is a doctor in allopathic, yet the influence of Sun and
Venus on Karakamsa and its 2nd brought him into politics and he worked as a minister at
state level a couple of times. Jaimini and Krishna Mishra attribute the signification of logic
to Mars. The 2nd house from Karakamsa occupied by well-placed Saturn, itself indicate the
person is well known for his work and the aspect of Mars from Leo explains the person’s
logical approach and his lectures on analysis of budget were so popular.

Moon in 5th house aspected by Mars shows he was a prolific writer and gave him a couple of
books to his credit. Sun placed in the sign of Jupiter gave him the knowledge in Vedic
scriptures. Krishna Mishra mentions that 4th house and 5th house are the houses of education and
mentions different combinations for the expertise in the different branches. He mentions
combinations of Moon and Mercury with other planets. He is specific that the combination
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of Moon with Ketu indicates the person is a poet. Ketu’s occupancy of 4th house and benefic
aspect of Mercury, Moon in 5th indicates the person is an educationalist having probably
many degrees to his credit.

Example: Swami Vivekananda; 12 Jan 1863, 06:33 hrs

In this chart of Swami Vivekananda, Karakamsa Lagna is Sagittarius as Sun is Atmakaraka.

• Rahu in 2nd house and Saturn in 10th house of Karakamsa in Jaimini Navamsa indicate
the Karma Yoga. Swami Vivekananda is known for his work and who fought for the
revival of Hinduism and its application for the benefit of mankind.

• Sun being Atmakaraka and well placed Moon occupying the 9th house indicate the
person for his excellence in Dharmic life. The verse 1-2-51 cited above mentions that
benefic influence on 9th house makes the native righteous, satya vadi and devoted
towards the Guru. Swami Vivekananda is known for his quest for the truth, logical
approach (Mars in 6th house), and devotion towards Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.

In the Karakamsa chart of Swami Vivekananda, 12th house falls in Scorpio Navamsa and
Venus and Jupiter occupies it. Sage Jaimini attributes devotion towards Parvati
Parameswara (Sa Amba Sive) vide the following Sutra.
ु
गणा सांबिशवे १-२-८०
guruṇā sāṁbaśive 1-2-80

Krishna Mishra extended the principle and lists out that Jupiter makes a person

ॄावािद
Bramhātmavādi (Ardent follower of Advaita Vedanta)

Swami Vivekananda was an advaita follower and Sun being Atmakaraka adept in Vedanta.

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 • Krishna Mishra lists out very important combinations for renunciation and which is
perfectly valid in case of Swami Vivekananda. The literal interpretation of the
combination gives that the influence of Rahu + Saturn in malefic house with aspect of

Jupiter and Ketu makes the native either a renunciate or a यित (Yati) who is an ascetic,
restains his passions and devotes his life spreading a message. Similarly Jupiter with
Mars makes a person a renunciate.

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• In this chart the 12th house Scorpio occupied by Jupiter with Venus in a malefic
Martian sign and strong aspect of Rahu and Ketu, made him a Yati spreading the
message of Indian spirtual values.

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• Jaimini indicated that Rahu in Karakamsa or its 2nd makes a person जांगिलकः
(jaṁgulikaḥ). The word was interpreted by most scholars that a person who roams in
forests, yet it could be interpreted as a person who travels a lot in the modern context,
for example, service engineers, medical practioners in villages etc.

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Example: Sri Viswanatha Satyanarayana , 10 Sep 1895; 07:21 hrs, Machilipatnam, India

Sri Viswanatha Satyanarayana, popularly known as “Kavisamrat” was the uncrowned

monarch of Telugu literature. He was the most venerated and equally criticised writer of
Telugu literature of 20th century. He is an Jnanapith awardee, the highest Indian award for
literature and a protagonist with deep belief in indian traditional culture. He excelled in all
forms of literature, be it novel, play, prosody, poems etc.
• Atmakaraka Moon occupies Sagittarius Navamsa with Mars in Jaimini Navamsa.
Saturn in 2nd for fame in the professional front, Jupiter in 6th (he retired as a

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Sage Jaimini treats Venus to be equivalent to Saturn for God worship - Devata Bhakti. शब च 1-2-84.
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Source: Jyotisha Ratnavali (Telugu) By K. Seshavatara Sastri, Part 2, page 229.
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 principal). Jaimini and Krishna Mishra were very specific that the influence of Moon on the
trines to Karakamsa Lagna makes an author. Moon in Karakamsa, Saturn in 2nd in own
navamsa with aspect of Venus and Sun, Rahu in 5th gave him fluency in a number of
languages including English (Rahu).

• One important combination given by Krishna Mishra is the combination of Mars

with Moon or Mercury gives the person fluent in Telugu language. For Atmakaraka
Moon conjunct Mars, Sri Viswanatha had more than 100 books to his credit in Telugu
and translated Srimat Ramayanam into Telugu.

• One more specific combination given by Krishna Mishra is that the combination of
Moon with Mars makes person adept in traditional attire and Sri Viswanatha was
famous for his campaign for Hindu traditions and even wrote a couple of novels
ridiculing the theory of Aryan Invasion. Aspect of Venus on Rahu in 5th house
confirms the same.

• In this chart, Venus and Sun occupies the 12th house. The Ishta Devata of Sri
Viswanatha was Lord Sri Rama and their family constructed and maintained a Siva
temple, the Linga being brought by his father from Banaras. He even translated the
epic Ramayana with sheer devotion towards Lord Sri Rama. Though he was not a
renunciate, yet he used to live a very dharmic and almost renunciate life and did
tremendous work in spreading the Hindu culture through his books.

• Krishna Mishra lists out a specific combination of Saturn with Venus for devotion towards
Lord Venkateswara. Lord Venkateswara was their family diety. In this horoscope
Venus occupies 12th house with a strong aspect of Saturn from Capricorn. The aspect
of Rahu on 12th house is nullified by Karakamsa falling in Jupitarian sign.

Example: Rukmini Arandale; 29 Feb 1904; 12:10 hrs, 09N56, 79E07, India

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Rukmini Arandale was a great classical dancer, brought out the Bharatanatyam to the
general public. Bharatanatyam was only performed by the traditional families and she is the
first female dancer to bring it out.

Atmakaraka Mercury in Gemini sign in Jaimini navamsa, Saturn in 2nd, Venus in 4th,
Moon in 8th, Sun in 10th and Jupiter and Mars in 12th house. Venus in 4th house is
combination for excellence in classical arts. Saturn in 2nd house is a specific yoga for fame in
professional front.

So far we have seen celebrity charts, now the chart of a common man, the father of this
scribe is discussed.

Example: Nooka Raju; an Ayurvedic doctor, yet practices allopathy.

This native is a qualified Ayurvedic doctor yet practices Allopathy for his livelihood and
leads a dharmic life. He has been doing the Gita Yagna since the last 30 years in the month
of Kartika without break.

Karakamsa falls in Libra in Jaimini Navamsa, Saturn being Atmakaraka. Jupiter and Sun
occupies 5th house in Aquarius, Moon and Mars in 12th house and Mercury and Ketu in 2nd
house. Though the native stopped his formal schooling at 8th standard, he is much respected
for his traditional knowledge, for his speeches in Gita Yagna and dharmic life. Sage Jaimini
says vide the following Sutra

रिवणा वेदांतज्ञो गीतज्ञ

raviṇā vedāṁtajño gītajña

िविश वैयाकरणो वेदवेदा िव

viśiṣya vaiyākaraṇo vedavedānga vicca

गु संबेण सांूदाय िसिः

guru saṁbandeṇa sāṁpradāya siddhiḥ

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 ु न मीमांसकः
बधे
budhena mīmāṁsakaḥ

Translation: If the following planets in Karakamsa Lagna or its 5th

• Sun Æ Adept in Vedanta, Bhagavatgita, music
• Jupiter Æa Grammarian, adept in Veda Vedangas.
• Jupiter association gives excellence in traditions
• Mercury Æ adept in reasoning and Mimamsa sasthra.

This can be confirmed with Ketu and Mercury in 2nd house. Krishna Mishra interprets the
second sutra viśiṣya vaiyākaraṇo… pertaining to Sun and adds 2nd house for exemplary
attributes of the native.

Venus in Karakamsa, Moon being the 10th lord and Mercury in 2nd house aspecting 10th
indicate the person being an Ayurvedic Doctor and could prepare the medicines at home.
Jaimini says if Moon occupy KL and aspected by Mercury it makes one a doctor. Here
though that yoga doesn’t apply, but Moon is the 10th lord from KL and Mercury aspects on
10th house.

Krishna Mishra says Moon with Mars makes the person adept in traditions, Moon with
Venus make the person who wears religious symbols on his body and adept in Japa, good
character etc. Look at the Ketu with Mercury in 2nd and Krishna Mishra was specific that the
native will have defective speech अुटवाक ् (asphuṭavāk) if Ketu in 2nd but for the Mercury’s

(व) association veto this and gives the native good speech with recital of complex sanskrit
verses.

In Parasara Navamsa chart, Rahu occupies 12th house indicating the love towards Goddess
Durga. But native is strong devotee of Lord Shiva. Now, look at the Jaimini Navamsa chart,
where in Moon and Mars occupy the 12th house clearly indicating devotion towards Lord
Shiva. Infact, he was instrumental in renovating an old Shiva temple in his native place
right from its Bhumi Puja to inauguration.

Ketu in 2nd house with Mercury indicates the native is an adept in mechanism. Though, he is
a doctor, but a large share of his income comes from Radio and TV mechanic work. In fact
this native can repair a variety of instruments without formal training.

Sage Jaimini says

के तनु ा घिटक यी

ketunā ghaṭika yantrī
Transalation: Ketu in 2nd house makes the native a watch-maker.

Yoga for Politics

Jaimini gives yoga for politics and office in government in the following Adhikara Sutras.

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 तऽ रवौ राज कायर्परः १-२-१४
tatra ravau rāja kāryaparaḥ 1-2-14

ु े १-२-१९
राजकीयाः कािमनः शतििय शब
rājakīyāḥ kāminaḥ śateṁdriyaśca śukre 1-2-19

ु े राज ूेः १-२-४१

तऽ रिव शब
tatra ravi śukra dṛṣṭe rāja preṣyaḥ 1-2-41

Translation: If Sun in 2nd house, the native leads political life or government servant. If
Venus is in 2nd it makes one politician, passionate, and lives for 100 years. If Sun and Venus
aspect the 2nd, the native lives as government servant.

From the above sutras it can be deduced that planets Sun and Venus are the significators for
the connection with the government. Moreover, Venus is the significator for the politics and
Sun for the higher jobs like IAS in the government. So, the involvement of Sun and Venus
with either Karakamsa Lagna or its 2nd or its 10th indicate the inclination towards the politics
or government jobs.

Example: Sri P.V.Narasimha Rao, Ex Prime Minister, India

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In the chart of Sri P. V. Narasimha Rao, Ex-Prime Minister of India, the Atmakaraka
Venus occupies Sagittarius Navamsa in Jaimini Navamsa. Sun occupies 2nd, Mars in 3rd,
Moon and Ketu in 5th, Mercury in 7th, Jupiter, Rahu in 11th and Saturn in 12th house.

Sri P.V. Narasimha Rao had executed various offices as cabinet minister at both state level
and national level, as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh and finally as Prime Minister of

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Venus and Mercury occupy equal degrees and hence Venus taken as AK by his Naisargika strength.
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India. He could miraculously run the minority government for full term of 5 years and
introduced financial reforms in the country.

• Venus in Karakamsa and Sun in 2nd house is a classical Jaimini Yoga for Politics.

• Though no planet occupied the 9th house, but Jupiter’s aspect involving Guru -
Chandala Yoga and Moon’s aspect with Ketu and inimically placed Sun’s aspect, all
lead to the allegations he faced in running the government. He was believed to bribe
the opposition parties to attain the majority, and he could not reveal the true story
even in his biographical novel “The Insider”.

• Also he was the first Prime Minister convicted by the court of law. Look at the
Bandhana yoga by Sun in 2nd and Saturn in 12th, Bandhana yoga occurs on Arudha
Lagna in the Rasi chart as well.

• Now, look at the Venus in Karakamsa, Moon and Ketu in 5th house. Sri Narasimha
Rao was a scholar and translated a couple of Telugu works into Hindi and he was
believed to fluently speak more than a dozen languages. Look at the influence of 4
planets on 5th house.

Example: N.T. Rama Rao; 28 May 1923, 16:05 hrs, Nimmakuru, Andhra Pradesh, India
N.T. Rama Rao (NTR) was an actor turned politician, Ex- Chief minister of Andhra
Pradesh, a most popular actor of the Telugu film industry. His portrayal of mythological
roles were so popular and it is not exaggeration to say his portrait as Lord Krishna can be
found in every household of Andhra Pradesh.

• Karakamsa falls in Cancer Navamsa of Jaimini Navamsa, Saturn being Atmakaraka.

Venus in 2nd, Mercury in 3rd, Sun in 4th, Mars and Rahu in 5th, Jupiter and Moon in 9th
and Ketu in 11th in Jaimini Navamsa Chart.

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 • NTR was a famous actor earning good deal of money in films and suddenly entered
politics and cruised into power. Saturn being Atmakaraka made him famous with the
people of Andhra Pradesh. Look at the placement of Venus in 2nd house which finally
brought him into politics.

• He treated his elders, film directors and writers with much respect. Look at the Jupiter
with Moon in 9th in own navamsa pisces.

Sage Jaimini finally at the end of the Karakamsa chapter indicates a very important clue in
interpreting the dasa as well. He says

सवषां च ैव पाके
sarveṣāṁ caiva pāke
Translation: All these results can be applied for judging the sign dasas.
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This clue is very important and ancient commentaries give much importance to the
placement of planets in the dasa sign in both Rasi chart, Navamsa and Dwadasamsa chart.

Conclusion: In this paper, the literal translation to the cryptic sutras of Jaimini is given and
readers do well to read excellent Sanskrit and English commentary by Sri Rangacharya for
better understanding of Jaimini System. A sincere attempt here has been made to
understand the Karakamsa chapter of Jaimini Sutras with the aid of Krishna Mishra’s
Phalaratnamala. Yet, only a couple of houses are discussed which indeed is the tip of iceberg.
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These combinations can be applied to Yogada planet as well, which was given a great deal
of exposition by Krishna Mishra. This scribe will attempt later to write an exposition on
Yogada planets as to what is currently known and what Krishna Mishra expounded.

Sage Jaimini indicated to see devotion from 6th planet from Amatyakaraka, which must be
well researched. Why the 6th planet shows the devotion? The key lies with understanding
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the reckoning of 6th house, which was given by a Vriddha karika .

We conclude this article with an urge to the scholars to study the ancient commentaries to
understand Jaimini concepts, as today the only source we follow is Jaimini’s Upadesha
Sutras for which commentaries are most essential along with Vriddha Karikas. And this
lack of in-depth study on commentaries is creating confusions in the already cryptic work of
Sage Jaimini. We appreciate the lead taken by Saptarishis Astrology in bringing the
manuscripts to the access of the jyotish fraternity.

[Acknowledgements: This scribe takes the liberty to record the encouragement given by friends by
their feedback on his blog, without which this article may not have come out in this form.]

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For example, see the Drig dasa exposition by Raghava Bhatta in Jataka Sara Sangraha
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These Yogada Rajayogas must be applied in Rasi chart only, for example 5th house from Yogada in
Rasi chart for devotion etc.
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Vriddha Karikas are ancient Sanskrit verses on exposition of Jaimini Sutras, the authors of these
Vriddha karakas are unknown but their verses (vriddha karakas) are often quoted by ancient
commentators like Somanatha Mishra, Raghava Bhatta, Neelakantha.
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 ॐ नमः िशवाय

Graha Chakra
By
Shanmukha, India
[Dedication: This article is reverentially
dedicated to my Guru
Mahamahopadhyaya Sri Iranganti
Rangacharya.]

1. Introduction
In Parasara system the reckoning of

Shanmukha a.k.a T.S.V.R. Nageswara

bhavas is always in the order of natural
zodiac, where as in Jaimini system, there
are four of ways of reckoning the bhavas
Rao, is 30 years, a graduate in Electronics
(houses). They are
and Communication Engineering, works in
a scientific organization of Indian Govt. He 1. Udaya Chakra,
started his study of Astrology when he was
22 years old and though not traditionally 2. Prakriti Chakra,
trained; he is very fond of the wonderful
system of Jaimini and learns it from his 3. Vikriti Chakra,
Guru, the Living Legend of Jaimini
Astrology Sri Iranganti Rangacharya. He is 4. Graha Chakra
now working on ancient commentaries on
Jaimini and writes some of his musings on This paper explains these four chakras and
Jaimini system at his personal blog. discusses Graha Chakra in detail with
http://sutramritam.blogspot.com. suitable examples.

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2. Reckoning of Bhavas in Jaimini:
The Venerable Sage Jaimini explained the reckoning of bhavas and dasas in the following
two sutras.

ूाची वृििवर्षमेष ु १-१-२५

परावृोरेष ु १-१-२६
्
निचत १-१-२७
prācī vṛttirviṣameṣu 1-1-25
parāvṛttyottareṣu 1-1-26
nakvacit 1-1-27

Translation: For odd signs the reckoning of bhavas (houses) and dasa signs will be in regular
zodiacal order, for even signs the order will be anti – zodiacal and sometimes different ways
of reckoning are also be used.

Odd signs : Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius

Even Signs : Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn

Example: If Gemini an odd sign is the Asc, then 1H is Ge, 2H is Cn, 3H is Leo and so on. If
Scorpio an even sign is the Asc, then 1H is Li, 2H is Vi, 3H is Leo and so on.

The Controversy: The commentators interpreted these verses pertaining to reckoning the
dasa signs, but study of Vriddha Karika verses indicates it is not true always. These three
sutras also apply to reckoning of dasas as well, for example in special Ayurdasas like
Atmanobhavapamsa dasas etc. There have been different views in interpreting the above
mentioned 3rd sutra. Sage indicates that sometimes this reckoning according to odd and even
nature of signs may not be followed, this is to be noted. But, He doesn’t spell out the
situation. So, we must checkout what Vriddha Karika has to say in this regard. Fortunately a
Vriddha Karika addresses this issue and we strictly follow them in understanding Jaimini.
But, Neelakantha interprets these sutras differently by the authority of another Vriddha

Karika verse. He interprets that निचत ् (nakvacit 1-1-27) deals with the reckoning of
successive dasa signs for Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius based on Vishama Pada and
Sama Pada principle. His interpretation is useful only in his variation of Chara Dasa and not
given here for want of brevity.

The adhikara sutras of Jaimini clearly indicate that there are other ways of reckoning as
्
well. However, the key point here lies in understanding the meaning of निचत (nakvacit 1-
1-27). A Vriddha Karika explained the real purport of these sutras cited above and has given
the four ways of counting bhavas. In this paper, we only discuss Graha Chakra with
examples, which is useful in understanding the Manipravala Rajayoga article published later
on in this magazine.

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 Vriddha Karika 1:

चबं चतिु वर्ध ं ज्ञेय मा मौदियकं ृतम ्

ितीयंत ु ूकृ तां िवकृ ं तृतीयकम ्
महचबं चतधु ार् मेव ं चब िनणर्यः
भावा ादश लााः बम मय्दियकं भवेत ्
ु
यऽ बम माां गणनंोजयग्ु मयोः
ूकृ ां िहतबं यऽ यग्ु मौजयोथाः
गणनं तिकृ ां मह चबमधोते
लाधीशं समार चोरोरतः ितान ्
्
ज्ञाा महान चरवशािशीन ्
चब बमेणवै
महा एवंिहभावाः ःु ल िवािदसंिज्ञताः
एवं नवष ु भावेष ु िव नवशः महान ्
कमर् नेऽिप लेश ं  लाभे धन ितम ्
येत ु ष रिशं िवो िवधानतः
्
महचबिमदं ूोम फल ज्ञानाय सूिरिभः
cakraṁ caturvidhaṁ jñeya mādya maudayikaṁ smṛtam
dvitīyaṁtu prakṛtākhyaṁ vikṛtyakhyaṁ tṛtīyakam
grahacakraṁ caturdhākhya mevaṁ cakrasya nirṇayaḥ
bhāvā dvādaśa lagnādyāḥ krama maydayikaṁ bhavet
yatra krama vyutkramābhyāṁ gaṇanaṁtvojayugmayoḥ
prakṛtyākhyaṁ hitacckraṁ yatra yugmaujayostathāḥ
gaṇanaṁ tadvikṛtyākhyaṁ graha cakramadhocyate
lagnādhīśaṁ samārabhya cottarottarataḥ sthitān
jñātvā grahān caravaśādraśīn cakra krameṇavai
grahā evaṁhibhāvāḥ syuḥ lagna vittādisaṁjñitāḥ
evaṁ navaṣu bhāveṣu vinyasya navaśaḥ grahān
karma sthane'pi lagneśaṁ nyasya lābhe dhana sthitam
vyayetu ṣaṣṭha raśisthaṁ vinyasyokta vidhānataḥ
grahacakramidaṁ proktam phala jñānāya sūribhiḥ

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Courtesy: Jataka Sara Sangaha of Raghava Bhatta and Jaimini Sutramritam by Sri Rangacharya.
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 Literal Translation: There are four types of chakras for the reckoning of the houses.
They are Udaya, Prakriti, Vikriti and Graha Chakra. The twelve houses from lagna can be
reckoned in these four ways.

1. Udaya Chakra means reckoning of twelve houses from lagna in regular zodiacal
(Udaya) fashion.

2. Prakriti Chakra means counting houses; in zodiacal fashion if lagna is odd sign and
anti-zodiacal if lagna is even sign.

3. Vikriti Chakra means counting houses; in anti-zodiacal fashion if lagna is odd sign
and zodiacal if lagna is even sign.

4. Graha Chakra reckoning means reckoning the bhavas from lord of lagna in regular
zodiacal (Udaya chakra) fashion. So, the lord of the lagna will be the 1st house (Tanu
Bhava) and the subsequent bhavas are the planets next to him by Udaya chakra
(Zodiacal) fashion. After the 9 bhavas, then lord of lagna will be the 10th bhava, 2nd
bhava and 6th bhava found above in Graha Chakra will be the 11th bhava and the 12th
bhava respectively. Please follow the illustration below.

Udaya Chakra is used in usual horoscopic interpretation, Sthira dasa, Brahma dasa etc.
Prakriti Chakra is extensively used calculation of 8th house for longevity, Niryana Sula
Dasas, Varnada Dasa, Chara dasa (Raghava Bhatta method), Hora dasa etc.
Vikriti Chakra is used in Chara Dasa (Raghava Bhatta method) for female charts etc.

3 Graha Chakra - Illustrations:

3.1 Important Principles:

1. The longitude of Rahu and Ketu should be calculated from end of sign. For example if
Rahu is at 27⁰10′, then effectively Rahu covered only (30⁰ - 27⁰10′ = 2⁰50′). Similarly for
Ketu as well.

2. It must be understood that if two or more planets occupy the same sign, then the
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planet that gets lesser degree, minutes, seconds (DMS) in the sign is considered first .
Then next higher DMS planet and so on. Please follow the examples below to
understand this.

3. Irrespective of the longitude of the lord of lagna in the sign, he will be considered as
Tanu Bhava.

3.2 Steps In Identifying the Bhavas in Graha Chakra:

Step 1: Identify the lord of lagna and its placement. He represents First house

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This clue is given exclusively in Somanatha Kalpalatha commentary.
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Step 2: See whether any planet conjunct with lord of lagna, that planet becomes, the
second house. If more than one planet conjunct with lagna lord, decide the
planet’s order using the principle 2 given above in previous page.
Step 3: Move on to next sign and repeat the step 2
Step 4: Repeat the step 3 until all the nine planets are covered, that is nine bhavas are
determined.
Step 5: Now, the lagna lord itself becomes the Rajya bhava (10th house)
Step 6: The planet determined above as second house in step 2 becomes Labha bhava
(11th house).
Step 7: The planet determined above as representing 6th house becomes Vyaya Bhava
(12th house). This is a very important rider.

Please follow the illustrations below to understand peculiar principles mentioned above.

3.3 Illustrations

Example 1:
In the following chart,

Step 1: In this chart Lagna falls in Pisces and its lord is Jupiter placed in Aquarius. So,
Jupiter represents Tanu Bhava (First House).
Step 2: Since no planet conjunct with lord of lagna, move on to step 3.
Step 3: In the next sign Pisces, two Venus at 15⁰12′ and Mars at 21⁰40′ are placed in.
Since Venus obtaining lesser Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS), he is
considered first and becomes Dhana Bhava (2nd house) and subsequently Mars
becomes Bhatri Bhava (3rd house).

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Step 4: Similarly, Sun, Mercury, Ketu, Saturn, Moon, Rahu becomes 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
and 9th houses respectively.
Step 5: Lord of lagna, (i.e.; 1st house in Graha Chakra) Jupiter, becomes the Rajya
Bhava (10th house).
Step 6: The planet representing 2nd house in this Graha Chakra, that is Venus in this
case, becomes Labha Bhava (11th house).
Step 7: Ketu represents Vyaya Bhava (12th house) being the 6th bhava in Graha Chakra.
In, summarizing the above exercise, the following table can be constructed.

House Bhava Planet

1st Tanu Bhava Jupiter
2nd Dhana Bhava Venus
3rd Sahaja Bhava Mars
4th Matri Bhava Sun
5th Putra Bhava Mercury
6th Satri Bhava Ketu
7th Kalatra Bhava Saturn
8th Mrityu Bhava Moon
9th Bhagya Bhava Rahu
10th Karma Bhava Jupiter
11th Labha Bhava Venus
12th Vyaya Bhava Ketu

Example 2:
In the following chart, seven planets are occupied in sign Capricorn. Let us construct the
Graha chakra.

Step 1: Lord of Lagna Saturn is placed in Capricorn. So he becomes 1st house.

Step 2: Since a number of planets are conjunct with Saturn, we have to consider the
longitudes of the planets. Mars is at 4⁰30′ and Ketu covered (30 – 25⁰09′) 4⁰51′.
Try to understand this situation. Both Mars and Ketu covered equal degrees of
4⁰. Now, look at the minutes of these planets, Mars is at 30 minutes of 4th degree
where as Ketu at 51 minute of 4th degree. So, as Mars gets lesser minutes,
factually lesser DMS in the sign, Mars becomes 2nd house and Ketu becomes 3rd
house.
Step 3, 4: Sun, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Rahu, Moon becomes the respective 4th, 5th, 6th,
7th, 8th, 9th bhavas in the order of their longitudes in increasing order.
Step 5: Lord of lagna (i.e.; 1st house in Graha chakra), Saturn becomes 10th house
Step 6: The planet representing 2nd house in this Graha Chakra, that is Ketu in this
case, becomes Labha Bhava (11th house).
Step 7: The planet representing 6th house in this Graha Chakra, that is Jupiter in this
case, becomes Vyaya Bhava (12th house).

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The following table summarizes the above exercise.

House Bhava Planet

1st Tanu Bhava Saturn
2nd Dhana Bhava Ketu
3rd Sahaja Bhava Mars
4th Matri Bhava Sun
5th Putra Bhava Venus
6th Satri Bhava Jupiter
7th Kalatra Bhava Mercury
8th Mrityu Bhava Rahu
9th Bhagya Bhava Moon
10th Karma Bhava Saturn
11th Labha Bhava Ketu
12th Vyaya Bhava Jupiter

4. Application of Graha Chakra

The classical literature as available now, doesn’t give many clues about interpretation of this
Graha Chakra and it is unfortunate, this wonderful tradition of Jaimini has been lost to us.
A humble attempt to bring out this principle has been in order and the outcome of the
research will be informed at a later stage. For now, the following is given for the benefit of
readers.

This Graha Chakra principle is extensively used in delineating the results of Jaimini Rasi
dasas. The legend of Jaimini Astrology Sri Vemuri Rama Murthi Sastri never calculated a

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dasa without mentioning the Dasa Karakas. These dasa karakas puzzled many astrologers
who happened to look at the horoscopes prepared by him. The calculation of dasa karakas is
based on the principle of Graha Chakra, where the reference point changes from lagna lord
to the lord of dasa sign. For example, in a Leo lagna horoscope, for calculating dasa karakas
of Aries, Mars becomes the Tanu Bhava and so on.

For example, if we look at the “New Light on Jaimini – 2” published in SA’s 1st Annual
issue, the respective dasa karakas were determined using this principle of reckoning Karaka
planets of respective bhavas from lord of dasa rasi. The lord of dasa rasi becomes the Tanu
bhava irrespective of his longitude in the sign.

The second application of this principle has been brought out by Raghava Bhatta vide his
“Jataka Sara Sangraha”, and by Sri Iranganti Rangacharya in recent times. This is explained
in the “Manipravala Rajayoga” article published further on in this issue of Saptarishis
Astrology.

Late D. V. Subba Rao, A Giant Of Astrology

Priyamruti yoga is caused when the 7th lord aspects the 8th lord. The native will
become a widow in the dasa of the 8th lord

When the 5th lord attains a kendra, Padmaraga yoga is caused. This makes one
annihilate enemies. – Vasista Jataka

When the 10th lord obtains a kendra and aspected by a benefic this yoga called
Suprajata Yoga is caused. The native will enjoy life well and becomes a famous -
Vasista Jataka

The lords of 5th and 6th in conjunction occupying the 3rd bhava, confers this yoga
called Saradeepa Sakti Yoga. These people are insignificant, they suffer many sided
agonies, they cannot live in their own houses. These results are severe for persons born
in Kanya Lagna.

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Shanmukha a.k.a T.S.V.R. Nageswara
Rao, is 30 years, a graduate in Electronics
and Communication Engineering, works in
a scientific organization of Indian Govt. He
started his study of Astrology when he was
22 years old and though not traditionally
trained; he is very fond of the wonderful
system of Jaimini and learns it from his
Guru, the living Legend of Jaimini
Astrology Sri Iranganti Rangacharya. He is
now working on ancient commentaries on
Jaimini and writes some of his musings on
Jaimini system at his personal blog.
http://sutramritam.blogspot.com.
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ॐ नमः िशवाय
Manipravala
Rajayoga of Jaimini
By
Shanmukha, India
Readership Level: Advanced
[Dedication: This second article of my life is
reverentially dedicated to my Guru
Mahamahopadhyaya Sri Iranganti
Rangacharya.]
1. Introduction
Sage Jaimini in his Upadesa Sutras
1
expounded very important rajayogas in
the 3rd pada of 1st chapter. Apart from
discussing rajayogas and dhana (wealth)
yogas, he gave very specific yoga that
makes a King. In fact, all Jaimini
Rajayogas are very concise and easy to
apply and hard to fail, once we understand
the correct implication of the yoga.
This paper deals with such a very potent
rajayoga called “Manipravala Rajayoga”.
This yoga is very important Prabhu yoga
since the sage dealt Amatya (minister)
Yoga and Senadhipati (Commander-in-
Chief) Yoga in the ensuing sutras right
after this.  “Mani” means the Gem and the
“Pravala” means the cowry or marine
shell. So this yoga forms by placement of
benefic (Gem) and a malefic (Shell) in a
particular sequence.
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Rajayogas mean Combinations that give life
like a king, which in modern context should be
treated as comfort & authority positions.
Manipravala Rajayoga 1 (MP1):

This Manipravala yoga is deduced from the Jaimini Sutras given below.
 

 भाग्य दार मातृ भाव समेष ु राजानः १-३-३०

sva bhāgya dāra mātṛ bhāva sameṣu rājānaḥ 1-3-30

कमर् दासयोः पापयो १-३-३१

karma dāsayoḥ pāpayośca 1-3-31

्
िपतृ लाभािधपा ैवम १-३-३२
pitṛ lābhādhipāccaivam 1-3-32

Translation:
For sutra 1-3-30 :
Katapayaadi numeric system:

भाग्य = 2 (भ = 4, य = 1; 14 % 12 = 2)
2

दार = 4 (द = 8, र = 2; 28 % 12 = 4)

मातृ = 5 (म = 5, त = 6; 65 % 12 = 5)

भाव = 8 (भ = 4, व = 4; 44 % 12 = 8)

सम = 9 (स = 7, म = 5; 57 %12 = 9)

According to Neelakantha, the great commentator on Jaimini sutras, if there is equal

number of benefic planets in 2nd, 4th, 5th from Atmakaraka, then the native becomes a king.
For example, if one benefic in 2nd, then there should be a benefic in 4th and a benefic in 5th as
well.

According to Sri Rangacharya and other ancient commentators, if benefic planets in 2nd,
4th, 5th, 8th, 9th houses from Atmakaraka, the native become a king.
 
For sutra 1-3-31 :
Katapayaadi numeric system:
 

कमर् = 3 (क = 1, म = 5; 51 %12 = 3)

दास = 6 (द = 8, स = 7; 78 %12 = 6)

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In Computer C language programming % means remainder. So 14 % 12 yields, the remainder 2.
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Translation: If malefic planets in 3rd, 6th houses from Atmakaraka planet, the native becomes
a king
 
For sutra 1-3-30 :
Katapayaadi numeric system:

िपतृ = 1 (प = 1, त = 6; 61 % 12 = 1)
लाभा = 7 (ल = 3, भ = 4; 43 % 12 = 7)
Translation: The above yoga can be seen from the lord of Lagna and lord of 7th house also.

In the above sutras, it was not mentioned about the planet in the 7th house. And from the
above Jaimini Adhikara sutras, the planet in the 8th house should be a benefic. Yet from the
analysis of various commentaries and the instruction of my Guru, the following is deduced
as the correct interpretation of the yoga.

So, in summary, if benefic in 2nd, malefic in 3rd, benefic in 4th, benefic in 5th, malefic in
6th, benefic in 7th, malefic in 8th, benefic in 9th from either Atmakaraka or Lagna lord or the
7th lord makes the native a Maharaja. Let us call this yoga MP1.

Jaimini further explains the other effects of this yoga in the following two sutras.
 

िमॐे समाः १-३-३२

misre samāḥ 1-3-32

दिरिः िवपरीते १-३-३३

daridraḥ viparīte 1-3-33

Translation: If both benefic and malefic planets combined in the above said places, then
though the native can’t be king, yet he will be treated as equal to king. If benefic and malefic
planets reverse the places then he will be ruined. For example if a malefic in 2nd, a benefic in
3rd, a malefic in 4th etc.., then the native will be ruined.

Manipravala Rajayoga 2 (MP2):

According to the doctrine of “Manipravala”, the same yoga can be extended in the following
way. If benefic in 2nd, malefic in 3rd, benefic in 4th, malefic in 5th, benefic in 6th, malefic in 7th,
benefic in 8th, malefic in 9th from either Atmakaraka or Lagna lord or the 7th lord makes the
3.
native a Maharaja. Let us call this yoga as MP2

It must be noted that, in the above MP2 yoga, the nature of the planets are
interchanged only from 5th house while 2nd, 3rd and 4th remains the same. The first yoga is

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It is the corollary of MP1 Yoga. And corollary theories are very much the part of Sutra Vangmaya
where sutras are cryptic.
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important for the wealth and fame where as the second yoga gives highest order of
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kingship.

For the sake of easy comprehension of this yoga, the following table is given.

House MP1 MP2

2nd Benefic Benefic
3rd Malefic Malefic
4th Benefic Benefic
5th Benefic Malefic
6th Malefic Benefic
7th Benefic Malefic
8th Malefic Benefic
9th Benefic Malefic
 
 
2. Analysis on Various Commentaries:
In this section, the description of this yoga given in various ancient and modern
commentaries is discussed. The relevant verses are given in the appendix. Though the literal
translation of all these verses is not given here, but the gist of them is presented for the sake
of brevity and compactness. Interested readers will do well to read those verses and derive
the meaning.

2.1 Neelakantha Commentary:

Neelakantha didn’t take the katapayaadi numeric for words भाव (bhāva) and सम (sama) and
thus interprets the sutra that equal number of benefic planets in 2nd 4th and 5th house from
AK makes the native a King. Where as, Krishna Mishra, Somanatha Misra, Raghava Bhatta
and modern commentator Sri Rangacharya took the kapayaadi values and they include the
8th and 9th houses as well, which is shown in ensuing paragraphs.

2.2 Maharshi Parasara - BPHS:

The available BPHS lists the following verse explaining this yoga.

्
बृहत पराशर होरा
्
लेशात कारकाािप धन े तयु च
 पमे
ु ्
शभु खेटयतु े भावे जातो राजा भवेवम

bṛhat parāśara hora

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This variation can be read in Jaimini Sutramritam, Jataka Sarasangraha, Kalpalatha, and a Vriddha
Karika
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 lagneśāt kārakāccāpi dhane turyeca pañcame
śubhakheṭayute bhāve jāto rājā bhaveddruvam

Translation: If benefic planets are placed in 2nd, 4th, and 5th house from either lord of Lagna
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or the Karaka (Atmakaraka ), the native becomes a king for sure.

But, another available version of BHPS of Sridhara’s Sanskrit commentary gives a slightly
different first pada (line) of the verse as follows.

्
बृहत पराशर होरासारांशः(ौीधर संृत ा)
bṛhat parāśara horāsārāṁśaḥ (śrīdhara saṁskṛta vyākhya)

् ननाथात धन
लाधीशात ू ् े तयु च
 पमे
lagnādhīśāt dyūnanāthāt dhane turyeca pañcame

Translation: If benefic planets are placed in 2nd, 4th, and 5th house from either lord of Lagna
or the lord of 7th house, the native becomes a king for sure.

So, if we combine those two versions of BPHS, then it will be in tune with the first part of the yoga
in Jaimini sutras, that to reckon this yoga either from AK, lord of lagna or lord of 7th house.

2.3 Krishna Mishra – Jyotisha Phalaratnamala:

Krishna Mishra listed this yoga in 9th chapter of his Phalaratnamala. He mentioned both
variations of Manipravala yogas (he didn’t call them Manipravala yoga, though) and gives
slightly different starting point. He wants us to reckon the yoga either from Yogada, or
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Vilagna . If the yoga doesn’t occur from the above reference, then the yoga can be reckoned
from Moon also. It should be understood that Phalaratnamala is not a simple commentary
but a complete Magnum Opus of Jaimini system.

2.4 Somanatha Misra - Kalpalatha:

Somanatha Mishra, in 3rd pada of his Kalpalatha commentary, listed both of these yogas very
lucidly and gives much importance to the MP2, saying that MP2 will result in Maharaja
Yoga, where as the MP1 makes the native a king of a state. He wants us to reckon this yoga
from Karaka. He didn’t mention lagna lord or 7th lord, but Karaka can, broadly, be known as
lord of lagna.

2.5 Ragahava Bhatta – Jataka Sara Sangrahah:

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Karaka, in general, means Atmakaraka only, which is in line with Jaimini
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Please refer to ‘True Jaimini Navamsa’ article by this scribe – 1st Annual issue of Saptarishis Astrology
Feb 2009 for definition of Yogada and Vilagna. Krishna Mishra gives utmost importance to Yogada
planet, sometimes than Atmakaraka, which is very radical.
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Raghava Bhatta, in his excellent work “Jataka Sarasangraha” wonderfully described this
yoga by quoting the authority of a Vriddha Karaka. He wants us to reckon this yoga from
lord of lagna, and didn’t mention either the Atmakaraka or the 7th lord. In fact, it was
Raghava Bhatta, who coined the term “Manipravala Yoga”. He revealed the key of
interpreting yoga by explaining that reckoning of houses is according to Graha Chakra.

According to him,
1. MP1 results in wealth and fame and kingship
2. MP2 results in a ruler of a big empire, thus giving importance to MP2.
3. It is important that a benefic, a malefic and a benefic in 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively
must occupy to experience this yoga.
4. The reckoning of houses must be according to Graha Chakra, as explained later in
this paper.
5. In quantifying this yoga, the placement of planets like Own house etc. can be
studied.
2.6 Vriddha Karika – The Final Authority on Jaimini Sutras.

A Vriddha Karika verse explains this yoga and authorizes the interpretation of this yoga by
Raghava Bhatta is correct and comprehensive. Vriddha Karika further explains that Sage
Yavanacharya instructs us to reckon this yoga according to Graha chakra.

2.7 Sri Iranganti Rangacharya – Jaimini Sutramritam:

Sri Rangacharya interprets this yoga in line with Vriddha Karika and Raghava Bhatta.
Further, he told this scribe that lagna lord or the 7th lord should be a benefic planet, where as
the Atmakaraka can be a malefic also.

2.8 Sri Sanjay Rath – JMUS:

Sri Sanjay Rath interprets this yoga from either Arudha Lagna, lord of Arudha Lagna or its
7th lord. Probably, he interpreted this way, for the reason these Sutras were mentioned in
Arudha Chapter, which is valid. He didn’t mention the Graha Chakra reckoning. Anyway,
it is now, evident that his interpretation of taking from Arudha Lagna is not appoved by any
of the Jaimini commentaries and not even by BPHS.

2.9 Summary

In summarizing the above discussion and study of various Rajayoga horoscopes, the
postulates of this Manipravala Rajayoga can be formulated.

1. Manipravala Rajayoga 1 (MP1) is formed, if a benefic in 2nd, malefic in 3rd, a benefic in

4th, a benefic in 5th, a malefic in 6th, a benefic in 7th, a malefic in 8th, and a benefic in 9th
from either Atmakaraka, or lord of lagna or lord of 7th house. This Rajayoga results in
wealth and fame.

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 2. Manipravala Rajayoga 2 (MP2) is formed, if a benefic in 2nd, malefic in 3rd, a benefic in
4th, a malefic in 5th, a benefic in 6th, a malefic in 7th, a benefic in 8th, and a malefic in 9th
from either Atmakaraka, or lord of lagna or lord of 7th house. This Rajayoga results in
an Emperor (Highest order of Rajayoga).

3. The reckoning of houses must be according to Graha Chakra, not otherwise. Since
only 9 houses are mentioned, it is logical to use Graha chakra which was also
authenticated by the Vriddha Karika.

4. If we reckon the yoga either from lord of lagna or lord of 7th, then that lord shall be
benefic planet, in order to experience the yoga.

5. If the yoga is formed from Atmakaraka planet, AK can be benefic or malefic, for the
very reason that AK is always good and gives good yoga, unless he is badly afflicted.

6. The highest order of Rajayoga forms, if sequence of planets occurs in 2nd, 3rd and 4th
consecutively. Even if the above yoga doesn’t occur in Toto, it assists in forming
Rajayoga, if there occurs a sequence, at least, in three consecutive places.

7. If the sequence is broken at 7th house then 8th and 9th places shall be occupied by
benefic planets, in line with Jaimini Adhikara sutra (see above cited Jaimini Sutras 1-
3-30).

8. If placement of planets is interchanged, for example, malefic planets in places of

benefic planets and vice versa, then it results in poverty (Rajayoga Bhanga) and mixed
results are experienced otherwise.

9. The strength of this yoga depends on the strength of the planets like in exaltation,
own sign etc. This was specifically mentioned by Raghava Bhatta.

3. Application of this Yoga

3.1 The Benefic and Malefic planets:

In this system of Jaimini, benefic means the natural benefic or an exalted planet, similarly,
malefic means the natural malefic or a debilitated planet. Another Vriddha Karika verse
classifies the benefic and malefic planets, which is in contrast to the Parasara system. The
verse is given below for the benefit of readers.
ु
गज किवज्ञः ःु यथापूव शभु महः
रारम फिणनः बिलनः यु यर् ोरम ्
चोऽिपबू र एवाऽ िचदंगाौये
gurudhvaja kavijñaḥ syuḥ yathāpūrvaṁ śubhagrahaḥ
ravyāramanda phaṇinaḥ balinaḥ syuryayottaram
candro'pikrūra evātra kvacidaṁgāśraye

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The natural benefic planets are (In the order of decreasing beneficence)
1. Jupiter
2. Ketu
3. Venus
4. Mercury
5. Moon (Having digital strength, or exalted)
The natural malefic planets (In the order of increasing maleficence)
1. Sun
2. Mars
3. Saturn
4. Rahu

In the above list, Ketu is considered benefic, next only to Jupiter, and Moon is considered
feeble benefic. In this system, the beneficence of Moon is decided by his association and his
digital strength. Moon is benefic when he is exalted, in houses of Jupiter, Venus. If Moon is
weak, or conjunct with either Saturn or Mars, Moon becomes malefic. Similarly Mercury
becomes best benefic when not conjunct with Sun.

3.2 Graha Chakra:

In Parasara system, we have only one way of reckoning that is to reckon the houses in
regular zodiacal order. But, in this Jaimini system we have four types of reckoning the
houses, used at appropriate situations. They are

1. Udaya Chakra, counting zodiacally for all signs

2. Prakriti Chakra, counting zodiacally for odd signs and anti zodiacally for even signs.
3. Vikriti Chakra, counting anti zodiacally for odd signs and zodiacally for even signs
4. Graha Chakra (Explained below)

A Vriddha Karika explained these four charkas and relevant verse about Graha chakra is
given below.

महचब मधोते
लधीशं समार चोरोरतः ितान ्
्
ज्ञाा महान चरवशािाशीन ्
चब बमेणवै
महा एवं िहभावाः ःु लिवािदसंिज्ञताः
एवं नवष ु भावेष ु िव नवशः महान ्
ं  लाभे धन ितम ्
कमर् ान ेऽिप लेश
येत ु ष रािशं िवो िवधानतः
महचबिमदं ूों फलज्ञानाय सूिरिभः
grahacakra madhocyate

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 lagnadhīśaṁ samārabhya cottarottarataḥ sthitān
jñātvā grahān caravaśādrāśīn cakra krameṇavai
grahā evaṁ hibhāvāḥ syuḥ lagnavittādisaṁjñitāḥ
evaṁ navaṣu bhāveṣu vinyasya navaśaḥ grahān
karma sthāne'pi lagneśaṁnyasya lābhe dhana sthitam
vyayetu ṣaṣṭha rāśisthaṁ vinyasyokta vidhānataḥ
grahacakramidaṁ proktaṁ phalajñānāya sūribhiḥ

Translation: Graha Chakra reckoning means reckoning the bhavas from lord of lagna (lord of
dasa rasi, in case of dasa karaka) in regular zodiacal (Udaya chakra) fashion. So, the lord of
the lagna will be the Tanu Bhava and the subsequent bhavas are the planets next to him by
Udaya chakra (Zodiacal) fashion. After the 9 bhavas, then lord of lagna (or lord of dasa rasi)
will be the 10th bhava, 2nd bhava and 6th bhava found above will be the 11th bhava and the 12th
bhava respectively.

It must be understood that if two or more planets occupy the same sign, then the planet that
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gets less degree, minutes, seconds (DMS) is considered first . The longitude of Rahu and
Ketu should be calculated from end of sign.

For example, in the following chart

House Bhava Planet

1st Tanu Bhava Jupiter
2nd Dhana Bhava Ketu
3rd Sahaja Bhava Venus
4th Matri Bhava Saturn
5th Putra Bhava Moon
6th Satri Bhava Mars
7th Kalatra Bhava Mercury

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This clue is given exclusively in Somanatha Kalpalatha commentary.
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 8th Mrityu Bhava Sun
9th Bhagya Bhava Rahu
10th Karma Bhava Jupiter
11th Labha Bhava Ketu
12th Vyaya Bhava Mars

From the table above the Graha Chakra can be understood. Lord of lagna is Jupiter
represents Tanu Bhava. Since no planet conjunct Jupiter the planet in next rasi i.e is Ketu
becomes Dhana Bhava. Venus, Moon, Saturn conjunct in Aries, as Venus got least degrees
of these three, he is considered first and therefore becomes Sahaja bhava and Saturn and
Moon becomes next bhavas respectively. Similarly, Mars and Mercury, and Sun become
successive bhavas. Jupiter becomes Karma bhava, Ketu, the 11th bhava and Mars (lord of 6th
Graha Chakra) becomes Vyaya bhava. Here after, in this paper bhava or house refers to the house
counted in Graha chakra only, not the regular house.

3.3 Illustrations

3.3.1 Manipravala Rajayoga (MP1, MP2)

A number of horoscopes are discussed below to prove the efficacy and application of these
two rajayogas. For the sake of clarity and easy comprehension, the yoga is shown in tables
with remarks. In the remarks column, the symbol ☼ indicates the planet in-line with yoga
and the symbol ☻indicates the break up of yoga. We sincerely hope this will aid in easy
comprehension.

Chart 1: Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, Male, June 4, 1884, 12N0, 76E38, T. Zone 05:06 East.

In the chart of Sri Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV of Erstwhile Mysore State of India, Sun is
Chara Atmakaraka. He was one of the most celebrated rulers among the Indian states when
India was still under British rule. At the time of his death, he was also one of the world’s
wealthiest men. He was considered a philosopher–king by Gandhiji and other eminent
personalities. During his rule Mysore became one of the well enriched states in India both in
arts as well as in wealth.

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 Bhava Planet Nature Result (MP1)
1 Sun (AK)
2 Mercury Benefic ☼
3 Saturn Malefic ☼
4 Venus Benefic ☼
5 Jupiter Benefic ☼
6 Mars Malefic ☼
7 Rahu Malefic ☻
8 Moon Benefic ☼
9 Ketu Benefic ☼

So, if we look at the table we find that the yoga formed at its maximum, missing at only one
place. Rahu, (a malefic) in 7th bhava, Moon in 8th bhava disturbed the sequence. Yet, from
the adhikara sutra of Jaimini, the Sage mentioned 8th house is the benefic place. This
peculiar situation shall be understood that if the sequence is disturbed at 7th bhava (that is a
malefic in 7th like this case), then a benefic must be in 8th and 9th bhava. Else, the above
interpretation of MP1 and MP2 shall be used.

Chart 2: Amitabh Bachchan; Male, October 11, 1942, 15:00hrs, 25N27, 81E51, IST

In the given chart of Amitabh Bachchan, the King of Indian cinema, Manipravala
Rajayoga 2 (MP2) occurs from both Atmakaraka and 7th lord. Let us tabulate them below.

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 Bhava Planet Nature Result (MP2)
1 Sun (AK)
2 Venus Benefic ☼
3 Mars Malefic ☼
4 Mercury (Exal.) Benefic ☼
5 Moon (Weak) malefic ☼
6 Ketu Benefic ☼
7 Saturn malefic ☼
8 Jupiter benefic ☼
9 Rahu malefic ☼

Amitabh Bacchan had a very humble start in his career, but rose to the position of superstar
of the Indian film industry. Not only he is famous in India, but also worldwide. In this chart
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Moon is considered malefic since she is very near to Sun . Though he faced a lot of
problems like hospitalization for months, financial setback of his company ABCL etc., but
eachtime he fought back and came back with much success. This is not an easy job for a
person in show business, which indeed a Raja Yoga.

Chart 3: Abdullah, King of Jordania, January 30, 1962, 05:23 hrs; 31N57, 35E56, TZone 2E00.

In the above chart of King Abdullah of Jordania, excellent Manipravala rajayoga 2 (MP2) is
formed. King Abdullah is the head of a constitutional monarchy in which the King retains
substantial power. Jordan's economy has improved greatly since Abdullah ascended to the
throne in 1999, and he has been credited with increasing foreign investment, attending

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Some may argue that Moon is benefic as she is not very close to Sun. Even then, this Manipravala
Rajayoga applies upto 5th bhava resulting in good benefits.

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meetings between public and private sectors. As a result of his reforms, Jordan's economic
growth has doubled to 6% annually under King Abdullah's rule compared to the latter half of
the 1990s.

Manipravala Rajayoga (MP2) from Atmakaraka Moon:

In this chart, the MP2 yoga is disturbed due to the reversal of sequence in 2nd and 3rd bhava,
yet is a strong MP2 by involvement of 7 houses resulting in excellent Maha Rajayoga. Graha
Chakra reckoning is very useful in these charts where planets are cluttered in some houses.

Bhava Planet Nature Result (MP2)

1 Moon
2 Mars (Exalted) Benefic ☼
3 Ketu Benefic ☻
4 9 Feeble Malefic ☼/☻
Saturn (Own house)
5 Sun Malefic ☼
6 Venus Benefic ☼
7 Jupiter (Debilitated) Malefic ☼
8 Mercury Benefic ☼
9 Rahu Malefic ☼

Chart 4: Queen Victoria, May 24, 1819, 51N30, 0E10, Time Zone : 00E00

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A planet in Own house, though malefic is not bad for Yoga Karakatwa. He can be considered as
benefic here
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Manipravala Rajayoga (MP1) from Atmakaraka:

Bhava Planet Nature Result (MP1)

1 Mars (AK)
2 Rahu Malefic ☻
3 Saturn Malefic ☻
4 Venus Benefic ☼
5 Mercury Benefic ☼
6 Sun Malefic ☼
7 Moon (Exalted) Benefic ☼
8 Ketu Benefic ☼
9 Jupiter Malefic ☻

Manipravala Rajayoga (MP1) from Lagna Lord:

Bhava Planet Nature Result (MP1)

1 Venus Benefic
2 Mercury Benefic ☼
3 Sun Malefic ☼
4 Moon (Exalted) Benefic ☼
5 Ketu Benefic ☼
6 Jupiter (Debilitated) Malefic ☼
7 Rahu Malefic ☻
8 Saturn Malefic ☻
9 Mars Malefic ☻

Queen Victoria was the Queen of United Kingdom and and first Empress of British India.
Her reign is known as the Victorian era, a time of industrial, political, and military progress
within the United Kingdom. Her reign as the Queen lasted more than 63 years, longer than
that of any other British monarch before her.

In her chart, from the tables it can be understood that MP1 is formed both from Atmakaraka
and Lagna lord. But the yoga formed from LL is poweful for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th houses
involved. It is formed upto 6th house involving 5 places which itself a good yoga. Thought it
doesn’t occur in its full form, yet the native enjoyed the supreme power as the Queen of
British empire.

It is not out of place to discuss one more rajayoga here. Jupiter, as debilitated 8th lord
aspecting Lagna Taurus is one of the excellent Jaimini Rajayogas. So, Jupiter becomes
Yogada planet by aspecting Jaimini Navamsa lagna also. This Rajayoga is intensified by
having Poornargala as shown in following table.

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 House from Argala Planets Virodha Argala Remarks
Yogada Jupiter Planets
2nd --- ---
4th Venus, Mercury --- No Virodha Argala ☼
11th ---
3rd Saturn, Rahu, Mars No Virodha Argala ☼,
Rare Visesha Argala
5th Moon --- Subha Argala ☼

From the table above. It is evident that Poornarala Rajayoga formed with three types of
Argala places (Mukhya, Visesha and Gouna (Subha) forming in three types of signs
(Movable, Fixed, Dual). This itself is a great Rajayoga and which is assisted by this
Manipravala Rajayoga.

Chart 5: Jawaharlal Nehru, Male, November 14, 1889, 23:21 Hrs, 25N28, 81E52, IST

In the chart of Jawaharlal Nehru, Manipravala Rajayoga 1 (MP1) is formed.

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Manipravala Rajayoga (MP1) from Atmakaraka and Lagna Lord (Moon):

Bhava Planet Nature Result (MP1)

1 Moon (AK, LL) Benefic
2 Saturn Malefic ☻
3 Mars Malefic ☼
4 Venus Benefic ☼
5 Mercury Benefic ☼
6 Sun Malefic ☼
7 Jupiter Benefic ☼
8 Ketu (Exalt.) Benefic ☻
9 Rahu ((Exalt.) Benefic ☼
Jawahar Lal Nehru was the first prime minister of Independent India and a freedom fighter.
It’s the Nehru dynasty that had ruled in India for a lion share. MP1 Yoga formed from 3rd
house till the 7th house with a benefic in 8th house breaking it at 8th house. Nevertheless,
the missing of 2nd house in the sequence resulted, Nehru enjoying the Maha Rajayoga only
later part of his life. This again shows the importance of formation of sequence right from
2nd house.

Chart 6: Dalai Lama, Male, July,6,1935, 04:38 Hrs, 36N32, 101E12, Time Zone 06:44 East.

Dalai Lama needs no introduction and he is the current spiritual leader of buddists and in
particular to the Tibetans. Though, he is the King of Tibet on exile, yet he is a powerful
personality of the world propagating the teaching od Lord Buddha and a protagonist for
peace. He is believed to be incarnation of Lord Buddha himself. In his chart, Mars is
Atmakaraka placed in Gemini in Jaimini Navamsa chart with Ketu. Venus occupies the 12th
house in own sign indicates the spirtuality of the native.

The Manipravala Rajayoga (MP2) is formed from Atmakaraka Mars and is tabulated below.

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 Bhava Planet Nature Result (MP2)
1 Mars (AK)
2 Jupiter Benefic ☼
3 Rahu (Debilitated) Malefic ☼
4 Saturn(Own house) Feeble Benefic ☻/ ☼
5 Ketu (Debilitated) Malefic ☼
6 Mercury Benefic ☼
7 Sun Malefic ☼
8 Venus Benefic ☼
9 Moon Benefic ☻

From the table above, it can be seen an excellent MP 2 is formed, making Dalai Lama
one of the reknowned personalites of this century. Yet it must be noted that Saturn
representing 4th bhava is not a complete benefic, though in Moolatrikona, which makes the
native not enjoying full benefits of the rajayoga. He is to remain as king on exile and take
shelter of India. This shows why all ancient works are very strict on the sequence not to be
disturbed in 2nd, 3rd, 4th houses.

Chart 7: Chiranjeevi, Male, August 22, 1955, 10:31 hrs; 16N25, 81E26, IST

Sri Chiranjeevi is Megastar of South Indian Telugu films. He reined the Telugu film
industry more than two decades leading much ahead of his contemporaries, and recently
entered the politics. He is doing great service by campaigning for Blood banks and eye banks
and also has a charitable trust to look after these works.

His Atmakaraka is Moon placed in Virgo; now let us reckon MP1 from AK.

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 Bhava Planet Nature Result (MP1)
1 Moon (AK)
2 Saturn - Exalt Benefic ☼
3 Rahu Malefic ☼
4 Ketu Benefic ☼
5 Jupiter Benefic ☼
6 Venus Benefic ☻
7 Mars malefic ☻
8 Sun malefic ☻
9 Mercury benefic ☼

As per the table above, the four places viz. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th places full fill the condition of
the yogas, thus starting this yoga. Moon in 5th bhava from lagna lord contribute the native to
rise as prominent person in Government. Sun and Mars conjoining Atmakaraka Moon in
Jaimini Navamsa indicate the person rise in political arena. Yet, this Manipravala Rajayoga
doesn’t occur in its full form in this native and hence, he will experience the yoga when
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appropriate Rajayoga dasas run .

Chart 8: Elvis Presley, Jan 08, 1935, 04:35 Hrs, 36N16, 88W43, TZone 06:00 West CST

Elvis Presley was a well known singer and the “King of Rock n Roll”. He is the one of the
best selling and most influential artists in the history of music. He has been inducted into
four music halls of fame. He was born in a poor family and became the most famous person
in the rock music industry which indeed a Rajayoga.

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Incidentally, he is about to run Cancer Mahadasa according to Chara dasa (Raghava Bhatta method),
where Sun and Venus occupy 2nd from dasa rasi resulting in raise in politics.
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The Manipravala Rajayoga (MP1) is formed from Lagna lord Mars and is tabulated below.

. Bhava Planet Nature Result (MP1)

1 Mars (Lagna Lord) Malefic ☻
2 Jupiter Benefic ☼
3 Sun Malefic ☼
4 Mercury Benefic ☼
5 Venus Benefic ☼
6 Rahu Malefic ☼
7 Saturn (Own House) Malefic/ Feeble Benefic ☻/ ☼
8 Moon Benefic ☼
9 Ketu Benefic ☼

In the table above, the sequence is distrurbed by Saturn at 7th house, which is compensated
by Benefic planets Moon and Keru respectively in 8th and 9th bhavas.

Chart 9: Nizam Of Hyderabad, April 6th, 1886, 06:30 Hrs, 17N30, 78E30, IST

This chart belongs to the Nizam of Ernstwhile Hyderabad state of British India. On
February 22, 1937, Time Magazine called the Nizam, the richest man in the world. He
recived the title of “His Exalted Highness” by British Government. He reigned as Nizam of
Hyderabad from 1911 – 1948. Even after abdication of Kingdom owing to invasion and
annexion by Indian government, he was elected as member of parliament and member in
many parliamentary committees. He enjoyed the Rajayoga throught his life, yet he was
controversial for his alleged encouragement of Razakars in his rule.

In case of Nizam of Erstwhile Hyderabad state, Manipravala Rajayoga 1 (MP1) was formed.

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 Bhava Planet Nature Result (MP1)
1 Venus (Lagna Lord) Benefic
2 Ketu Benefic ☼
3 Sun Malefic ☼
4 Mercury Benefic ☼
5 Moon Benefic ☼
6 Saturn Malefic ☼
7 Rahu Malefic ☻
8 Mars Malefic ☻
9 Jupiter Benefic ☼
Lagna lord is benefic and MP1 is distrurbed only at 7th house by Rahu, yet a fairly good
rajagoga formed invloving 6 places out of 8 as evident from the above table. Since the yoga
was not complete and a strong malefic Mars conjoining anothr worst malefic Rahu made the
native so notorious among his contempory leaders. Though he enjoyed full benefits of the
Rajayoga yet he was humiliated by Indian army and was lost his kingdom to them in a pity
situation. This again shows the importance of planets causing Yoga Banga (negation of
Yoga).

Now the cancellation of this rajayoga is discussed below.

3.3.2 Rajayoga Bhanga (Cancellation of Yoga)

Sage Jaimini instruct us that if the benefic and malefic planets interchange their respective
places then, the native experiences the poverty. This is called Rajayoga Bhanga and the
native is troubled by the fate.

Chart 10: King Edward VIII., June 23, 1894, 22:00 Hrs, 51N30, 0E10, Time Zone 0:00 hrs

Duryoga from Atmakaraka Saturn:

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. Bhava Planet Nature Result (MP1)
1 Saturn (AK)
2 Ketu Benefic ☼
3 Moon Benefic ☻
4 Mars Malefic ☻
5 Rahu Malefic ☻
6 Venus Benefic ☻
7 Jupiter Benefic ☼
8 Sun Malefic ☻
9 Mercury Benefic ☼
In the table above MP1 is not formed due to reversal of nature of planets in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, which
prima faci obstructs the formation of Manipravala Rajayoga. So, even from 5th house we can
observe planets suit for MP2, which is not valid for the very reason expalined above. So, a
strong duryoga (malefic yoga) formed. It must remembered that planets obstructing the
yoga are Mars and Rahu, the worst malefics. Hence, though native born in Royal family, had
to flee to USA on his abdication of the Kingdom due to his love with a widow.

Chart 11: Prince Charles, November 12, 1948, 21:14 Hrs, 51N30, 0W10, T. Zone 0:00 Hrs

In the chart of Prince Charles of Great Britan Manipravala Rajayoga is obstructed as

explained in the table below.

Duryoga from Atmakaraka Sun:

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. Bhava Planet Nature Result (MP1)
1 Sun (AK)
2 Mercury Benefic ☼
3 Ketu Benefic ☻
4 Mars Malefic ☻
5 Jupiter Benefic ☼
6 Moon Benefic/Malefic ☻/☼
7 Rahu Malefic ☻
8 Saturn Malefic ☻
9 Venus (Debilitated) Malefic ☻
It is very clear from the table, Manipravala Rajayoga is not formed in any form. It is well
known fact, though Prince Charles born to a Royal family, very famous (notorious???) for
his Love affairs, has not been able to become the King till the date. He has been doing all the
responsibilities of a King but the offical Kingship been been luring him. In fact, with an year
he will be the Prince having been in the position of all the British Dynasty. Look at the the
disribution of the planet that completely marring forming of Manipravala Raja Yoga. The
same situation can be worked out from the Lagna Lord as well to prove the misfortune of the
Prince Charles.
It is an interesting fact that if Mars is the planet that obstructs this rajayoga and the Kings
had to abdicate or loose the kingdom. It can be seen in the charts of Nizam of Hyderabad,
King Edward VIII, and Prince Charles. It is food for further research.

3.4 Extension Of Yoga

This yoga can simply be applied to the houses from dasa rasi in any phalita rasi dasas. In this
case, Graha chakra can not be used. Yet, the real application of this yoga in rasi dasas lies in
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applying to the Dasa Karakas . Somanatha Mishra explained that this yoga can be seen in
dasas as well. This scribe has been contemplating on this idea before he read Kalpalatha and
was stunned to learn it was mentioned in it. This yoga can effectively be applied to “Dasa
Karakas”, which this scribe vouches from his experience. This concept will be discussed in
an ensuing article. The very purpose of writing these lines is to encourage the readers to
study the ancient works on this system, not simply relying the information available on the
internet which is grossly incomplete and corrupted.

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The quantification of yoga can be done by assigning numeric values for planets as advised
by Somanatha. This has been effectively used by Sri Rangacharya in determinig Longevity.
Somanatha hints us to use the numeric values for yoga as well.

4. Conclusion
It has been shown in the above disussion that the yoga sequence occuring at least three
consequitive places generates the rajayoga. Since this is form of Mala yoga, this will
definitely substantiates the other benefic yogas of the chart. Ample example were discussed

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Refer to New Light of Jaimini Astrology –II article in the 1st Annual Issue Feb 2009 of SA.
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Refer to Jaimini Sutramritam by Sri Rangacharya or Somanatha’s Kalpalatha.
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above to show the Manipravala Rajayoga and Cancellation of it. Readers are requested to
study this important Prabhu Yoga and its Cancellation in their analysis. As it is advised by
elders that no conclusion be drawn with only one yoga on the horoscope. Horoscope analysis
is perfect only when all the factor are ascertained with an integated approach. Sage Jaimini
clearly instructs us to study the horoscope from various factors.
He says
्
संवादात ूामाम ्
saṁvādāt prāmānyam
*****************************************

ॐ तत ्

Appendix
्
बृहत पराशर होरसारा
bṛhat parāśara horasārā

्
लेशात कारकाािप धन े तयु च
 पमे
ु ्
शभु खेटयतु े भावे जातो राजा भवेवम
lagneśāt kārakāccāpi dhane turyeca pañcame
śubhakheṭayute bhāve jāto rājā bhaveddruvam

्
बृहत पराशर होरसारांशः(ौीधर संृत ा)
bṛhat parāśara horasārāṁśaḥ
् ननाथात
लाधीशात  ु ् ते यु  च पमे
धन
bṛhat parāśara horasāraṁśa (śrīdhara saṁskṛta vyākhya)
lagnādhīśāt dyunanāthāt dhaneturye ca pañcame

शभु ले शभु थ तृतीये पापखेचरे

ु त ु शभु े ूाे राजवा तमोऽिपवा
चथथ
śubhalagne śubhatvarthe tṛtīye pāpakhecare
cathurthetu śubhe prāpte rājavā tatsamo'pivā

कृ िमौ कृ त ोितष फलरमाला

kṛṣṇamiśra kṛta jyotiṣa phalaratnamālā

उे शभु वे ा धनभाव सं े तृतीयगे नीच खगेऽशभु वे ा

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 चतथु र् राशौ शभु खेचरेवा ोमहे पमगे शभु ोे
बू रेऽधवा नीचखगेच षे शभु ऽे थवा सप्भाव सं े
र् मात ्
तथामे शभु षे ु तारऽ सौ ैनृपते
ucce śubhevā dhanabhāva saṁsthe tṛtīyage nīca khage'śubhevā
caturtha rāśau śubhakhecarevā svoccagrahe pañcamage śubhocce
krūre'dhavā nīcakhageca ṣaṣṭhe śubhe'thavā saptmabhāva saṁsthe
tathāṣṭamastheṣva śubheṣu tasmātparatra saumyairnṛpatessamasyāt

ु
शभु े ितीयेऽथ ततोऽननीचः बू रोऽथवा सौखगः चतथु 
ततोऽन ु नीचदतः शभु ःच ततोऽशभु ः तरतः शबु ो
ु
ततोऽनपातः ्
खगेधरायाः पितभर्वते योगकरािलात ्
् मांाशाेवमेव
खेटाऽभावे चतो मामेतत सव
śubhe dvitīye'tha tato'nunīcaḥ krūro'thavā saumyakhagaḥ caturthe
tato'nu nīcastadataḥ śubhasca tato'śubhaḥ tatparataḥ śuboñca
tato'nupātaḥ khagedharāyāḥ patirbhavet yogakarādvilagnāt
kheṭā'bhāve candrato grāhyametat sarvaṁ grāhyaṁsyāddaśāsvevameva

सोमनाथ कृ त कलता
somanātha kṛta kalpalatā

अथ कारकापेक्षया राजयोगो िनते

atha kārakāpekṣayā rājayogo nirūpyate

कारक ितीये शभु ः तृतीये पापः चतथु  शभु ः पंचमे शभु ः षे पापः समे शभु ः अमे शभु ः नवमे
्
शभु ः एव ं िते राजयोगः मण्डमािधपयोगः
kārakasya dvitīye śubhaḥ tṛtīye pāpaḥ caturthe śubhaḥ paṁcame śubhaḥ ṣaṣṭe pāpaḥ saptame
śubhaḥ aṣṭame śubhaḥ navame śubhaḥ evṁ sthite rājayogaḥ maṇḍamādhipayogaḥ

कारकापेक्षया ितीयतृतीय चथथु ार्दीनां ययाेसित पमेपापः षे शभु ः समे पापः अमे शभु ः नवमे
पापः दसमे शभु ः एवं यिद महाराजयोगः
kārakāpekṣayā dvitīyatṛtīya cathurthādīnāṁ yayātvesati pañcamepāpaḥ ṣaṣṭe śubhaḥ saptame
pāpaḥ aṣṭame śubhaḥ navame pāpaḥ dasame śubhaḥ evaṁ yadi mahārājayogaḥ

पूवयोग मण्डलािधपजातकमाऽे पयर्वसानम ्

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 ितीय ु महाराज जातके ष ु िात ्
pūrvoktayogasya maṇḍalādhipajātakamātre paryavasānam
dvitīyastu mahārāja jātakeṣu draṣṭavyatvāt

एतलक्षणेिमॐे सित समा भवि

उमक्षण वैपरीे दिरिा भवि
etadutkalakṣaṇemisre sati samā bhavanti
uktamakṣaṇa vaiparītye daridrā bhavanti

राघव भ कृ त जातक सारसंमहः

rāghava bhaṭṭa kṛta jātaka sārasaṁgrahah

महचबरीा लपते ितीये शभु े तृतीये पापे चतथु  शभु े पंचमे शभु े षे पापे अमे पापे नवमे शभु े
राजयोगः
grahacakrarītyā lagnapate dvitīye śubhe tṛtīye pāpe caturthe śubhe paṁcame śubhe ṣaṣṭe pāpe
asṭame pāpe navame śubhe rājayogaḥ

मिणूवाल ायेन लपते ितीये शभु ः तृतीये पापे चतथु  शभु ः पंचमे पापे षे शभु ः सपे पापामे
शभु ः नवमे पाप इित मिणूवाल योगः
maṇipravāala nyāyena lagnapate dvitīye śubhaḥ tṛtīye pāpe caturthe śubhaḥ paṁcame pāpe ṣaṣṭe
śubhaḥ sapatme pāpāṣṭame śubhaḥ navame pāpa iti maṇipravāala yogaḥ

अऽ पंचम मार पूव र् योगापेक्षया िवरोध इित नाशंकनीयम ्

atra paṁcama mārabhya pūrva yogāpekṣayā virodha iti nāśaṁkanīyam

्
ितीय महाराजयोगात ूथम संपमाऽ िवषयात ्
dvitīyasya mahārājayogatvāt prathamasya saṁpannamātra viṣayatvāt

सवर्था ितीयेन शभु ो तृतीयेन पापे चतथु न शभु े भवतीतं

sarvathā dvitīyena śubho tṛtīyena pāpe caturthena śubhe bhavatītavyaṁ

वृ कािरका
vṛddha kārikā

्
लािधपितमार बमेणािप िलखेत महान ्

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 महचबं तदाचायर् वदंितयवणादयः
उे ितीये सौे तृतीये पापनीचयोः
उच्े चतथु  सौेवा पंचमे तथा शभु े
षे पापे तथा नीचे समे च तथा शभु े
अमे च तथा पापे नवमे च तथा शभु े
ु
ौीमंत पषालोके िवपरीते िवपयर्यः
lagnādhipatimārabhya krameṇāpi likhet grahān
grahacakraṁ tadācārya vadaṁtiyavaṇādayaḥ
ucce dvitīye saumye tṛtīye pāpanīcayoḥ
uccce caturthe saumyevā paṁcame tathā śubhe
ṣaṣṭe pāpe tathā nīce saptame ca tathā śubhe
aṣṭame ca tathā pāpe navame ca tathā śubhe
śrīmaṁta puruṣāloke viparīte viparyayaḥ

पंचमेच तथ पापे षे सौोयेथा

समेच तथा पापे सौे चाम ख़ेचरे
नवमेच तथा पापे नीचखेटेिप वा तथाः
मिणूवाळ योगोयं तऽ राजभवेत ्
paṁcameca tatha pāpe ṣaṣṭe saumyoccayestathā
saptameca tathā pāpe saumye cāṣṭama ecare
navameca tathā pāpe nīcakheṭepi vā tathāḥ
maṇipravāḻa yogoyaṁ tatra rājabhavet

्
इदम योगयं महचबवशाच ं
idam yogadvayaṁ grahacakravaśāca dṛṣṭavyaṁ

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Chandrashekhar Sharma, from Nagpur, is
a sanskrit scholar and a well known name in
the internet forums for his humbleness &
kindness to teach each and everyone. He
has been an ardent student of this science
from decades with deep thoughts into
various disciplines. He the author of the
book "Vedic Astrology Demystified",
published by Parimal Publications Delhi "
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Guru Nadi - 2
Translated
By
Chandrashekhar Sharma, India
Readership Level: Very Advanced
gué nafI p&ó 3-6
guru näòé påñöha 3-6
Guru Nädi page 3 to 6
devtaepsnTv< c %paSya< devta< twa,
ipÇaemRr[akal> c pirVy´jin> twa. 25.
devatopasanatvaà ca upäsyäà devatäà tathä|
pitrormaraëäkälaù ca parivyaktajaniù tathä||25||
clearly pronounce or tell the time of death of
father, deities worshipped and the deities (that
need) to be worshipped.
ipt&kmRkrTv< c àaeCyte ÉagRve mte,
SvdezkalÉeden Svdez n&pl][m!. 26 .
pitåkarmakaratvaà ca procyate bhärgave mate|
svadeçakälabhedena svadeça
nåpalakñaëam||26||
and whether the jataka will perform the last
rites of his father and annual rites for his
ancestors is (to be) told by the astrologer.
Svdezraò+saEOy< c prc³agm< twa,
ÊiÉR]< c suiÉ]< c mharaegaid s<Évm!. 27.
 svadeçaräñörasaukhyaà ca paracakrägamaà tathä|
durbhikñaà ca subhikñaà ca mahärogädi sambhavam||27||

Possibility of great epidemics, droughts, production of plenty of grains, happiness of own country and
invasion by enemy of the country

mhavataiÉ"at< c àae´< saMbizve mte,

zkaBdaip gte JyaeitivRramevaepdezt>. 28.

mahävätäbhighätaà ca proktaà sämbaçive mate|
çakäbdäpi gate jyotirvirämevopadeçataù||28||

and tell about possibility of devastating winds (typhons, tempests,hurricanes etc) and, finally advising
about the shaka year (years of shalivahana shaka or any hindu year, but this perhaps refers to
calculations of ahargana that is needed to calculate mean posiion of different planets at a given time )
per calculation of movement of astronomical bodies, in accordance with the principles given by Lord
Sambashiva.

SvdezkalÉeden . 29.
Svadeçakälabhedena ||29||

This is to be done on the basis of longitude ad lattitude of the country (place) about which the
prediction is to be given.

pÒaiÔcNÔai¶yuta> zkaBd> kilvTsra>.

kLya<BdakRgtaemasyutaiôoaiÔ ze;t>. 30.

padmädricandrägniyutäù çakäbdaù kalivatsaräù||
kalyämbdärkagatomäsayutästrikhädri çeñataù||30||
It is 3179, (YudhiSThira samvat) years from beginning of Kaliyuga to the first Shalivahan shaka.
Multiply the years past (shalivahan shaka, which in the example appears to be 58) this by 12 (these
are months past from beginning of Kaliyuga) and add to this the months past (from Chaitra shukla
Pratipada and numbering7) which gives balance as 703.

Chandrashekhar’s Comment:
It is obvious that some shlokas are missing before this shloka appears. Some calculations are being given
and they are perhaps trying to tell about how to calculate ahargana.
58X12 = 696 +7 =703 (strikhadri).

Back calculations from the figure of 703, which is obviously the number of Surya bhagana (Solar
months) suggests that Achyuta is illustrating how to take out either Ahargana or nadi, perhaps the
former, with the target year as 58 and month as Kartika that is obtained as the 7th month past from
Chaitra. This could also be an indication that the treatise was written in Kartika month of the 58th
Shaka.

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The next five shlokas detail the calculations regarding ahargna and nadis and though I have tried to
decipher them to the best of my ability, I am not very sure if the shlokas appear in order and there are
no shlokas or lines missing. Thus my interpretation is subject to correction. I would therefore appeal to
the learned in Sanskrit and Jyotish to try to correct my translation of these shloka, should they be found
to be incorrect and attribute the mistake to my lack of knowledge and pardon me graciously.

It is fortunate that the subsequent shlokas, from shloka 6 here after onwards, talk about different results
of nadi amshas and do not depend on these calcualtions for their interpretation.

lBxyutaSturyuta< smasErips<yut>,

o<vSva¹aeidnyut> iÖzzevai¶ÉaiôiÉ>. 31.

labdhayutästurayutäà samäsairapisaàyutaù|
khaàvasväghnodinayutaù dviçaçevägnibhästribhiù||31||
Now to this resultant (703), add Tura (7) giving us 710 and 6 giving us 709. To the first figure add
KhaM (0) Vasu (8) that is 80 multiplied by 15 that is 1200. This gives us 1909. To the next figure that
is 709 add DvishahI (2), Agni (3) Bhā (27) Tri (3) that is 32732, giving us 33441.

llBxe] nEhIRn< zu³varaidk< idn<.

*ug[< g[nEihRTva Éajyedip ÉajkE>. 32.

lalabdhekña nairhénaà çukravärädikaà dinaà||
dyugaëaà gaëanairhitvä bhäjayedapi bhäjakaiù||32||

33441 divided by 1909 will give us 17 as dividend and 988 as the balance. Divide 17 and 1909 by 12.
Count from Friday the figure obtained by dividing 17 to get the rasi. So 17 divided by 12 will give 5 as
balance, which counted from Friday shall give us Tuesday as the day of ahargana.

lBx< raizùt< ze;< oi¶iÉÉaRjnavuRta,

Éagze;< otkR¹< ùtharEkda pun>. 33.

labdhaà räçihåtaà çeñaà khagnibhirbhäjanäirvutä|
bhägaçeñaà khatarkaghnaà håtahäraikadä punaù||33||

Remove 12 (multiples of) from what is obtained (1909) and to what remains 30 is to be added. This will
give 159 as dividend and 1 as the remainder. Add the remainder to Kha (0) Agni (3) Bhā (27). This
will give 1+2731 = 2734 this is to be divided by 12 again to obtain 227 as dividend and 7 as remainder.
Now multiply this by Kha (0) Tarka (6) that is 60 to obtain 420. This is again to be divided by the
divisor that is 12. This means we divide 420 by 12 to obtain 35.
ivklaíÉvNTyev my< SyaNmXy oecra>,

gu[karae rveÉaR[ zIreNÊhaRrk Sm&t>. 34.

vikaläçcabhavantyeva mayaà syänmadhya khecaräù|
guëakäro raverbhäëa çérendurhäraka småtaù||
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These are the vikalas upto which the mean position of grahas are to be calculated. The multiplier Khe
(0) 270 is to be divided by 18 (Shīra=8 Indu=1). This would give us the number 15.

Chandrashekhar’s Comment:
I think something is certainly missing here. The focus shifts from ahargana to vikalas and mean planets.
It is also likely that in the last sholka the reference is to how to calculate kalas and the author now wants
to tell about vikalas.

zreNÊ tkR;fœÉagae ooaÉaRR¶IivRxae gu[>,

zrdkRinixíNÔ vsvaeharkSm&t>. 35.

çarendu tarkañaòbhägo khakhärrbhägnérvidho guëaù|
çaradarkanidhiçcandra vasavohärakasmåtaù||35||
6615 part of 132700. 20 is the dividend and 400 is the remainder. Sharat (6) arka (12) nidhi (9)
chandra (1) =19126 are to be divided by 8. This gives us 2402. Deducting 400 from this gives us
2002 and deducting 200 ( guna to the bhaga 20) from this gives us 1802.

Chandrashehar’s Coment:
Here the author might be telling us about the total number of nadis in the zodiac as they happen to
be 1800, though here they come at 1802. However that could be due to some mistake in interpretation
by me. I think that this could be the number of nadis as the next shloka does tell about how to
corelate the names of nadis to chara (Cardinal), sthira (Fixed) and dviswabhava (Dual) rasis.

I would like to reiterate here that if there is any mistake in this translation, it squarely lies at my
doorsteps due to my ignorance of Sanskrit bhoot sankhya interpretation. I once again call upon the
learned to undertake the translation of the foregoing 5 shlokas for benefit of astrology world, should
I be incorrect.

I also promise to pursue this further with those scholars of Sanskrit whom I know and try to find
any mistakes that might have occurred here.

äüaBdINÊ imtanaf(> crÉeVyTyyaiSwre,

;qœ sÝit<smar_y iÖSvÉave;u razI;u. 36.

brahmäbdéndu mitänäòyaù carabhevyatyayästhire|
ñaö saptatiàsamärabhya dvisvabhäveñu räçéñu||36||

There are a total of 150 nadis in a fixed order. (These are to be counted) for chara rasi (cardinal) the
order is regular, in reverse order for sthira rasi (Fixed sign) and for the Dwisva bhava rasis (Mutable
of Dual signs) they are to be counted from 76th nadi (amsha).

Chandrashekhar’s Comment:
The word brahmābdindu does not make any sense in bhoot sankhya, which is in line with the known
jyotish terms, neither it matches with the names of nadis given after this shloka. If it is interpreted as a
bhoot sankhya it would mean 111 (Brahma =1 Year = 1 Indu =1) or 13651 (Brahma =1 Year = 365 days Indu
= 1). If we consider the word as BrahmābdhIndu it would translate as 141. Both of these words do not
make any astrological sense. This word is apparently a corruption of whatever is written in the original
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text and hence I have taken the liberty to translate it as 150. If some learned thinks it to be otherwise,
he/she may kindly correct this.

vsuxa< vE:[vI— äaüI kalkªqa c z<krI,

suxakrI sma saMya sura mya. 37.

vasudhäà vaiñëavéà brähmé kälaküöä ca çaìkaré|
sudhäkaré samä sämyä surä mayä ||37||

(The names of the nadis are) Vasudhā, VaiSanavI, brāhmI, KālakUTā, (and) ShankarI,
SudhaākarI, Samaā, Sāmyā, Surā, Mayā.

mnaehra maXvI mÃuSvna "aera k…iMÉnI,

kMbla< àÉa vIra pyiSvnI mUlm!. 38.

manoharä mädhvé maïjusvanä ghorä kumbhiné|
kambaläà prabhä vérä payasviné mülam||38||

Manoharā, MādhvI, Manjuswanā, Ghorā, KumbhinI, Kambalā, Prabhā, VIrā, PayasvinI, Mulam
(Or Mūlā).

jgit jHRra Øuva musla muGdra,

paza cMpka yaimnI mhI kl;a. 39.

jagati jarjharä dhruvä musalä mugdarä|
päçä campakä yäminé mahé kalañä||39||

JagatI, Jarjharā, Dhruvā, Musalā, Mugdarā, Pāshā, Champakā, YāminI, MahI, KalaShā.

kmla ka<ta kala pirkra ]ma,

ÊdRra ÊÉRga ivña ivzIna ivkq . 40.

kamalä käntä kälä parikarä kñamä|
durdarä durbhagä viçvä viçénä vikaöa ||40||

Kamalā, KaMtā, Kālā, Parikarā, Kshamā, Durdharā, Durbhagā, Vishwā, VishInā, VikaTa.

A<igra ivæma suoda iõGxa saedra,

sursuNdrI Am&tPlaivnI kala kamx&kœ. 41.

aìgirä vibhramä sukhadä snigdhä sodarä|
surasundarI amåtapläviné kälä kämadhåk||41||

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Angirā, Vibhramā, Sukhadā, Snighdhā, Sodarā, SurasundarI, AmritaplāvinI, Kālā, Kāmadhruka.

krvIrI[I g<hra k…iqnI taÔ ivzaOya,

iv;naiznI zmRda zItla inça. 42.

karavéréëé gaàharä kuöiné tädra viçäkhyä|
viñanäçiné çarmadäa çétalä nimnä ||42||

KaravIrINI, GaMharā, KuTinI, Tādra, Vishākhyā, ViSanāshinI, Sharmadā, ShItalā, Nimnā.

iÇta iàyvixRnI man¹I ÊÉRga,

icÄa iciÇ[I icrÃIiv ÉUpa gdhra. 43.

tritä priyavardhiné mänaghné durbhagä|
cittä citriëé ciraïjévié bhüpä gadaharä||43||

Tritā, PriyavardhinI, MānaghnI, Durbhagā, Chittā, ChitriNi, ChiranjIvI, Bhupā, Gadharā.

nala nilnI inmRla nid suxam&ta<zukilka,

halahl iv;a<k…ra ÇElaeKyMmaehnkrI mhazUrI. 44.

nälä naliné nirmalä nadi sudhämåtäàçukalikä|
hälähala viñäìkurä trailokyammohanakaré mahäçüré||44||

Nālā, NalinI, Nirmalā, Nadi, SudhāmritāMshukalikā, Hālāhala, ViSāMkurā,

TrailokyamohanakarI, MahāshUrI.

suxIlta suoda suàÉa zaeÉa zaeÉna,

zItda zIla sla Jvala sra raxa. 45.

sudhélatä sukhadä suprabhä çobhä çobhanä|
çétadä çélä salä jvälä sarä rädhä ||45||

SudhIlatā, Sukhadā, Suprabhā, Shobhā, Shobhanā, ShItadā, ShIlā, Salā, Jwālā, Sarā, Rādhā.

sUtna sumtI ista saemvtIR saemlta,

m<gla muiÔka ]uxa melvga iv¼lya. 46.

sütanä sumaté sitä somavarté somalatä|
maìgalä mudrikä kñudhä melavagä viìgalayä||46||

Sūtanā, SumatI, Sitā, SomavartI, Somalatā, Mangalā, Mudrikā, Kshudhā, Melavagā, Vinglayā.

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 nvnIta inzacrI inv&ÄI narda sara,

samga saemga sma ivñMÉra k…marI c. 47.

navanétä niçäcaré nivåtté näradä särä|
sämagä somagä samä viçvambharä kumäré ca||47||

NavanItā, NishācarI, NivrittI, Nāradā, Sārā, Sāmagā, Somagā, Samā, Vishwmbharā and
KumārI.

kaeikla k…Ãrak«it @eNÔI Svaha Svxa,

vSvI àet r] jlPlva< daéñ midramEÇI. 48.

kokilä kuïjaräkåti aindré svähä svadhä|
vasvé preta rakña jalaplaväà däruçva madirämaitré||48||

Kokilā, Kunjarākriti, AindrI, Svahā, Svadhā, VasvI Preta, raksha, JalaplavāM, Dārushva,
MadirāmaitrI.

hir[I hair[I mét xn y}a<xnkrI,

xnda kCDpa AMbuja $zac zuilnI. 49 .

hariëé häriëé maruta dhana yajïändhanakaré|
dhanadä kacchapä ambujä éçäca çuliné||49||

HariNI, HāriNI, Maruta, Dhana, YadhnyankarI, Dhanadā, KacChapā, Ambujā, Ishā and ShulinI.

taÔI izva izvkralta k…Nda cEv muk…Ndac,

Éista kdrI Smra kdlI kaeiklalapa. 50.

tädré çivä çivakarälatä kundä caiva mukundäca|
bhasitä kadaré smarä kadalé kokiläläpä ||50||

TādrI, Shivā, Shivakarālatā, Kundā and Mukundā, Bhasitā, kadarI, Smarā, KadalI, Kokilālāpā.

kaimnI klzaeÑva vIra àSta s<grac,

zty}a ztavrI öGvI paqilnI n¶a p<kja prmeñrI. 51.

käminé kalaçodbhavä vérä prastä saìgaräca|
çatayajïä çatävaré sragvé päöaliné nagnä paìkajä parameçvaré||51||

KāminI, Kalashodbhavā, VIrā, Prastā, and Sangarā, Shatayadhnā, SragvI, PtTalinI, Nagnā,
PaMkajā, ParameshvarI.
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 @tavLyaSsmaOyata> àae´a ya äü[a pura,

nafI)sma}ay n zKyae l¶in[Ry>. 1 nafISsma}ay . 52 .

etävalyässamäkhyätäù proktä yä brahmaëä purä|
näòéphasamäjïäya na çakyo lagnanirëayaù || 1 näòéssamäjïäya ||52||
Brahma said that it is not possible to decide correct lagna (interpretaion/prediction) without knowing
the nadis, in times long gone by.

Aiv}ate punlR¶e m&;avadev ivNyset!,

tSmaÚafI— prI]Ev k…yaR¾atkin[Rym!. 53.

avijïäte punarlagne måñävädeva vinyaset |
tasmännäòéà parékñaiva kuryäjjätakanirëayam ||53||

It is necessary to examine (match) the results of Nadi before declaring the results of a chart of a
Jataka since a prediction made without knowing the time of birth, fails.

Chandrashekhar’s Comment:
I think the author is saying that one should match the 12’ arc of the zodiac in which a jataka is born by
tallying the results of the nadi amshas with whatever is know of his life when he approaches the
astrologer, including the number of his siblings, his body structure, colour etc.

It will be observed by the learned that the names of the nadis given in Guru Nadi differ from some of
the names given by both C. G. Rajan an authority on Nadi and also in Deva keralam that is translated
by R. Santanam. I have given a table of the names of nadis as given in all the three texts, below for easy
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reference of the learned.

Names of Nādis, as they appear in the texts of C. G. Rajan, Deva Keralam (Chandrakalā nādi)
and Guru Nādi.

In the opinion of Santhanam a nādi is 150th division of a rasi, of 12 minutes each, and the divisions are
equal, whereas in the opinion of C. S. Patel they are superimposition of the 16 vargas and are uneven.

Personally, I think the divisions are even as the nādi names are to be allotted in regular order for
Cardinal or movable (Chara) rasis, reverse for Fixed (Sthira) Rasis and from 76th nādi in regular order
for Mutable or Dual (Ubhaya) rasis.

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*DevaKerelam which is the only work available in print form, translated by R.Santhanam, Sagar
Publications is taken as standard and deviation in names of nadi table is marked in bold for easy
reference.

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Nadi Nadi Nadi C. G. Rajan Deva Keralam* Guru Nadi
Number Number Number
For For For
Chara Sthira Ubhaya
Rasi Rasi Rasi
1 150 76 Vasudhā Vasudhā Vasudhā
2 149 77 Vaishnavi Vaishnavi Vaishnavi
3 148 78 Brāhmi Brāhmi Brāhmi
4 147 79 KālkooTa KālkooTa KālkooTa
5 146 80 ShankarI ShankarI ShankarI
6 145 81 SadākarI Sudhākarāmsha SudhākarI
7 144 82 Samā Saumya Samā
8 143 83 Saumya Surā Sāmyā
9 142 84 Surā Mayā Surā
10 141 85 Mayā Manoharā Mayā
11 140 86 Manoharā MādhavI Manoharā
12 139 87 MādhavI Manjuswanā MādhavI
13 138 88 Manjuswanā Ghorā Manjuswanā
14 137 89 Ghorā KumbhinI Ghorā
15 136 90 KumbhinI KuTilā KumbhinI
16 135 91 KuTilā Prabhā Kambalā
17 134 92 Prabhā Parā Prabhā
18 133 93 Parā PayaswinI VIrā
19 132 94 PayaswinI Mālā PayaswinI
20 131 95 Mālā Jagati Moolam
21 130 96 JagatI JarjharI Jagati
22 129 97 Jarjharā Dhruvā Jarjharā
23 128 98 Dhruvā Musalā Dhruvā
24 127 99 Musalā Mudgalā Musalā
25 126 100 Mudgarā Pāshā Mudgarā
26 125 101 Pāshā Chambakā Pāshā
27 124 102 Champakā DāminI Champakā
28 123 103 DāminI MahI YāminI
29 122 104 MahI Kalushā MahI
30 121 105 Kalushā Kamalā Kalashā
31 120 106 Kamalā Kāntā Kamalā
32 119 107 Kāntā Kālā Kāntā
33 118 108 Kālā Karikarā Kālā
34 117 109 Karikarā Kshamā Parikarā
35 116 110 Kshamā Durdharā Kshamā
36 115 111 Durdharā Durbhagā Durdarā
37 114 112 Durbhagā Vishwā Durbhagā
38 113 113 Vishwā Vishirnā Vishwā
39 112 114 Vishirnā Vihvalā Vishinā
40 111 115 VikaTa Vishvalā Anilā VikaTa
41 110 116 Aavilā BhImā Angirā

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42 109 117 Vidrumā Sukhpradā Vibhramā
43 108 118 Sukhadā Snighdhā Sukhadā
44 107 119 Snighdhā Sodarā Snighdhā
45 106 120 Sodarā SurasundarI Sodarā
46 105 121 SurasundarI AmritaprāshinI SurasundarI
47 104 122 AmritaplāvinI Kālā (Karālā) AmritaplāvinI
48 103 123 Karālā Kamadrukkaraviri Kālā
nI
49 102 124 Kāmadhuka Gahawarā Kāmadhruka
50 101 125 KaravIrinI KundinI KaravIrinI
51 100 126 Gahavrā Kāntā GaMharā
52 99 127 KundinI Vishākhyā KuTinI
(Vishā)
53 98 128 Raudra (Kāntā) VishanāshinI Tādra
54 97 129 Vishā Nirmadā Vishākhyā
55 96 130 VishavināshinI ShItalā VishavināshinI
56 95 131 Nirmadā Nimnā Sharmadā
57 94 132 ShItalā PrItā ShItalā
58 93 133 Nimnā PriyavardhinI Nimnā
59 92 134 Piridā (PrItā) Mānadā Tritā
(Managhnā)
60 91 135 PriyavāsinI Durbhagā PriyavardhinI
61 90 136 Managhnā Chitrā ManaghnI
62 89 137 Durbhagā Vichitrā Durbhagā
63 88 138 Chitrā (Chittā) ChiranjIvinI Chittā
64 87 139 ChitriNi Bhoopā ChitriNi
65 86 140 ChiranjIvanI Gadāharā ChiranjIvinI
66 85 141 Virupā/ Bhoopā Nāla Bhoopā
67 84 142 Gadaharā Gālavee Gadaharā
68 83 143 Nāla Nirmalā Nālā
69 82 144 NalinI Nadi NalinI
70 81 145 Nirmalā Sudhā Nirmalā
71 80 146 Nadi Mritamshuka Nadi
72 79 147 Sadāmritamsukala KālI SudhaamritāMs
hukalikā
73 78 148 Chapalā Kālikā Hālāhala
74 77 149 Shankurā Kalushankarā ViShaMkurā
75 76 150 Trailokyamohanak Trailokyamohana Trailokyamohan
arI karI akarI
76 75 1 MahāmārI Mahāmāyā MahāshUrI
77 74 2 SushItalā SushItalā SudhIlatā
78 73 3 Sumatā/ Subhagā Sukhadā Sukhadā
79 72 4 Suprabhā Suprabhā Suprabhā
80 71 5 Shobhā Shobhā Shobhā
81 70 6 Shobhanā Shobhanā Shobhanā
82 69 7 Shivadā Shivadā ShItadā

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83 68 8 Shivā Shivā Shilā
84 67 9 Bālā Bālā Sālā
85 66 10 Jwālā Jwālā Jwālā
86 65 11 Gadā Gadā Sarā
87 64 12 Gādā Gādā Rādhā
88 63 13 Nootanā Sootanā Sootanā
(Nootanā)
89 62 14 Sumanoharā Sumanoharā SumatI
90 61 15 Somavalli Somavalli Sitā
91 60 16 Somalatā Somalatā SomavartI
92 59 17 Mangalā Mangalā Somalatā
93 58 18 Mudrikā Mudrikā Mangalā
94 57 19 Sootā Sudhā Mudrikā
95 56 20 Moksha parvagā Melā Kshudhā
96 55 21 Valayā Apavargā Melavagā
97 54 22 Navaneetā Pashyatā Vingalayā
98 53 23 NishācharI Navaneetā Navaneetā
99 52 24 NivrittI NishācharI NishācharI
100 51 25 Nigadā NivrittI NivrittI
101 50 26 Sārā/ Saurā Nirgatā Naradā
102 49 27 Sangeetā Sārā Sārā
103 48 28 Sumatā Samagā Sāmagā
104 47 29 Vishwmbharā Samadā Somagā
105 46 30 KumārI Samā Samā
106 45 31 Kokilā Vishwambharā Vishwambharā
107 44 32 KunjarakIrtI KumārI KumārI
108 43 33 Aindrā Kokilā Kokilā
109 42 34 Swāhā KunjarakIrtI KunjarakrutI
110 41 35 Swarā Indrā AindrI
111 40 36 Vanhi Swāhā Swāhā
112 39 37 PreetI Swadhā Swadhā
113 38 38 Rakshajala VanhI VaswI
114 37 39 Plavā Peethā Preta
115 36 40 VāruNI YakshI Raksha
116 35 41 Madirā Achalaprabhā Jalaplavā
117 34 42 MaitrI SāriNI Dārushva
118 33 43 HāriNi Madhurā MadirāmaitrI
119 32 44 HariNi Maitri DhariNi
120 31 45 Maruta HariNi HāriNi
121 30 46 Dhananjaya HāriNi Maruta
122 29 47 DhanakarI Mārutā Dhana
123 28 48 Dhanadā Dhananjaya Yadhna
DhanakarI
124 27 49 Mricchya DhanakarI Dhanadā
125 26 50 Ambujā Dhanadā KacHapā
126 25 51 IshānI KacHapā Ambujā
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127 24 52 ToolinI Ambujā Ishā
128 23 53 Raudri IshānI ShUlinI
129 22 54 Shivā ShoolinI TadrI
130 21 55 ShivakarI Raudri Shivā
131 20 56 Kalā ShivāshivakarI Shivakarālatā
132 19 57 Kundā Kalā Kundā
133 18 58 Mukundā Kundā Mukundā
134 17 59 Bhāratā Mukundā Bhasitā
135 16 60 Pasitā Pāratā/ Bhāratā KadarI
136 15 61 KandinI KadalI Smarā
137 14 62 Smarā Smarā KadalI
138 13 63 Kuntalā Bhāsitā Kokilālāpā
139 12 64 Kokilā Kodalā KāminI
140 11 65 Pāpā Kokilāmshā Kalashodbhavā
141 10 66 KāminI KāminI VIrā
142 9 67 Kalashodbhavā Kalashodbhavā Prastā
143 8 68 VIraprasoo VIraprasoo Sangarā
144 7 69 Shankarā Sangarā Shatayadhnyā
145 6 70 Shatayadhnyā Shatayadhnyā ShatāvarI
146 5 71 Shadāvari ShatāvarI SragvI
147 4 72 BrahvI/ Virahapā SragvI PāTalinI
148 3 73 PāTalinI PāTalinI Nagnā
149 2 74 Pankajā Nāgapankajā Pankajā
150 1 75 ParameshwarI ParameshwarI ParameshwarI

vsuxa<zk )lm!
1st NadiAmsha2 - Vasudhäìçaka Phalam
Results of Vasudha Amsha

Note: For Vasudha Amsha this means

A) 0° 00' to 0° 12' for Moveable Ascendants
B) 29° 48' to 30°00', for Fixed Ascendants &
C) 15° 00' to 15° 12' for Dual Sign Ascendants.

vsuxa<zaeÑvaemTyR> gaEràa<zuttZzuic>,

ivÖaNmxuraÉa;I ivnItaexmRvTsl>. 54.

vasudhäàçodbhavomartyaù gaurapräàçutataççuciù |
vidvänmadhuräbhäñé vinétodharmavatsalaù ||54||

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For divisions of various Nadiamshas for each sign, kindly refer to the table in the Appendix
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A person born in VasudhaMsha (one whose degrees of lagna fall in VasudhaMsha), is Fair of
colour and of a brilliant (or very fair) complexion, polite, follower of Dharma, knowledgeable and
talks in a sweet manner.

äaü[aexinkïae[I mexavI klhiày>,

saedra> p te;a< ÖaE àÉlaE rajv‘ÉaE. 55.

brähmaëodhanikaçroëé medhävé kalahapriyaù |
sodaräù païca teñäà dvau prabhalau räjavallabhau ||55||
He is a brahmin by birth, wealthy follower of middle path of Dharma, possessed of great intellligence
and contentious (likes to argue or quarrel). He has five siblings of whom two are favourites of the
King.
;qpuÇa> kNyka tSy Çy> puÇa mhaxna>,

kNyEka pqut àJvI ÖaiÇ<zevahnaiNvt>. 56.

ñaöaputräù kanyakä tasya trayaù puträ mahädhanäù |
kanyaikä paöuta prajvé dvätriàçevähanänvitaù ||56||
He has 6 sons and a daughter who is very clever and beautiful and three of his sons are very wealthy.
He gets a vehicle at the age of 32.

SvBd iÖsÝtervakR nkdaicÎirÔtam!,

tIwRyaÇa rtEròa mharaj smaïy>. 57.

svabda dvisaptateravärka nakadäciddaridratäm |
térthayäträ ratairañöä mahäräja samäçrayaù ||57||
In his 72 years of life, he gets the royal patronage of kings, does pilgrimage 8 times and rarely (does
not) faces poverty.

gaeraecna pÒv[aR ivÖan! zamaeÑvaÉvet!,

àa<zu> iSwr> k«za<gí 1 iÖBdSte ièyte mata. 1 ÉUpaBde ièyte mata . 58.
gorocanä padmavarëä vidvän çämodbhaväbhavet |
präàçuù sthiraù kåçäìgaçca 1 dvibdaste mriyate mätä || 1 bhüpäbde mriyate mätä||58||
He is of a yellowish shade or of the colour of Lotus (pink), learned and has ability to cure (others).
He is tall, steady (by nature) lean and in his 2nd year (16th year if we consider the word “bhUpaabde”
as right one) his mother dies.

pake rahe ta mNdÉu´a mharaeg smiNvt>,

svaRsuc dzaiSvNÊ guéÉ®yaïyaiNvt>. 59.

päke rähe tä mandabhuktä mahäroga samanvitaù |
sarväsuca daçäsvindu gurubhaktyäçrayänvitaù ||59||

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 During the entire dasha of Moon, he will be devoted to a Guru. In the dasha of Rahu and bhukti
(antardasha) of Shani he contacts severe illness.

vE:[va<z )lm!
2nd NadiAmsha - Vaiñëaväàça Phalam
Results of Vaishnavämsha

Note: For Vaishnavi Amsha this means

A) 0° 12' to 0° 24' for Moveable Ascendants
B) 29° 36' to 29° 48' for Fixed Ascendants &
C) 15° 12' to 15° 24' for Dual Ascendants.

vE:[va<zaeÑvaemTyRSsaiTvkae mxuriày>,

gaeraecna pÒv[R> iv*a< zamaewva Évet!. 60.

vaiñëaväàçodbhavomartyassätviko madhurapriyaù |
gorocanä padmavarëaù vidyäà çämothavä bhavet ||60||

A Jätaka born in Vaishnavämsha is pious and likes sweets. He is of yellowish colour or Lotus colour
and is able to cure or help others through his learning.

àa<zu iSwr> k«za<gí pÒpÇinÉe][>,

iv*aivny s<yu´íaévaŠ…zlaem&Ê>. 61.

präàçu sthiraù kåçäìgaçca padmapatranibhekñaëaù |
vidyävinaya saàyuktaçcäruväkkuçalomåduù ||61||

He is tall steady and lean and has eyes that resemble lotus (or looks like Lotus leaf). He is possessed of
learning, humility, pleasing speech and is soft in nature.

Chandrashekhar’s Comment:
I think “padmapatranibhexana” means one who resembles Lotus leaf as the jataka is already said to be
lean and being delicate looking like a lotus leaf is an apt simile.

iÖÉayaeR mat&Éi´í b÷æat&smaiNvt>,

AÉu´ Éaegae ièyte jeóae balSy ca¢t>. 62.

dvibhäryo mätåbhaktiçca bahubhrätåsamänvitaù |
abhukta bhogo mriyate jeñöho bälasya cägrataù ||62||
He has two wives, is devoted to his mother and has many siblings. When the jätaka is young, his elder
sibling, who has not enjoyed the pleasures of life (quite young) dies.

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 1 k…ôIc raeig[> píadvaRk ;aefz vTsra>, 1 SvôI

ÉigNyí ctöStu @ka SvaxIna v‘Éa. 63.

1 kustréca rogiëaù paçcädarväka ñoòaça vatsaräù | 1 svastré
bhaginyaçca catasrastu ekä svädhénä vallabhä ||63||
His wife is sickly at 16 years and of his four sisters one has her husband under her control.

Chandrashekhar’s Comment:
I think SvastrI is the right word and not KustrI and have hence translated it as jataka’s wife.

SvbNxu pae;[e z´a ivÊ;ae zuÉl][a,

puiÇ[I pitÉ´ac Êv&RÄaí twa pra. 64.

svabandhu poñaëe çaktä viduño çubhalakñaëä |
putriëé patibhaktäca durvåttäçca tathä parä ||64||
Capable of rearing his siblings and a learned person with auspicious marks, one of his daughters is
devoted to her husband while other one is of bad tendencies/habits (character?)

æatacEkaeSy Êv&RÄ> lBx> kamI zQ> ipta,

;qpÂaze mharaegTSvy< nZyit yaenit. 65.

bhrätäcaikosya durvåttaù labdhaù kämé çaöhaù pitä |
ñaöapaïcäçe mahärogatsvayaà naçyati yonati ||65||
One of his brothers is of bad character, unfaithful and lustful. His father is shrewd (crook ?). In the
56 year of age he becomes seriously ill due to his own mistakes.

Chandrashekhar’s Comment:
YonayH means source and I have therefore translated this to mean the jataka is the source of his own
great disease. Now the Jataka being a learned man and with all good qualities as indicated in earlier
shlokas, it is not likely that he will invite this great disease due to addictions. Therefore I think the
reference might be to either food poisioning or something like gastroenteritis. The next shloks also
seems to confirm his fondeness to food and the likelihood of serious health problems due to his own
carelessness appears likely.

iÖsÝitsme m&Tyu AjI[Rm AixgCDt>,

b÷puÇa æat& puÇ> ÉagaTvòe suoIÉvet!. 66.

dvisaptatisame måtyu ajérëama adhigacchataù |
bahuputrä bhrätå putraù bhägätvañöe sukhébhavet ||66||
He will die at Seventy two years of age due to indigestion. He has many sons and nephews lives
happily due to inheritance (Jataka earns well and has landed property).

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 äaü(a<zm!
3rd NadiAmsha - Brähmyäàçam
Results of Brahmäàsha

Note: For Brahmi Amsha this means

A) 0° 24' to 0° 36' for Moveable Ascendants
B) 29° 24' to 29° 36' for Fixed Ascendants &
C) 15° 24' to 15° 36' for Dual Sign Ascendants

äaü(a<ze gaErgaÇí sma<zae gUFmTsr>,

gUFkayae mhaàa}> mhaivÖaNmhayza>. 67.

brähmyäàçe gauragätraçca samäàço güòhamatsaraù |
güòhakäyo mahäpräjïaù mahävidvänmahäyaçäù ||67||
One born in BrahmI amsha is of fair, of proportionate body, difficult to understand, jealous, of stout
body, great intellectual and very learned and is of a noble disposition.

b÷æata æat&yutae æata jeóae=viz:yte,

@kiÇ<ze ièyte mata ÖaiÇ<ze ièyte ipta. 68.

bahubhrätä bhrätåyuto bhrätä jeñöho'vaçiñyate |
ekatriàçe mriyate mätä dvätriàçe mriyate pitä ||68||
His mother dies when he is of 31 years of age and father dies at 32nd years.
He has many brothers and of these only the eldest one survives.

Chandrashekhar’s Comment:
It seems there is some corruption of the shlokas here in the first line. It talks of his having many
brothers. However it could also mean that he has many friends and brothers and his elder brother is the
only one left (survives).

pÂiÇ<ze puÇyut> ra}<iàyae mhadars Svjnri]t>. 69.

païcatriàçe putrayutaù räjïampriyo mahädärasa svajanarakñitaù ||69||
He gets a son at the age or 35, is the favourite of king, has many wives and is protected by his kiths
and kins.

mhaJvr ÉyatRí ÖaiÇ<ze guévTsl>,

;qiÇ<zaTprtaeir´> AòiÇ<ze suoI Évet!. 70.

mahäjvara bhayärtaçca dvätriàçe guruvatsalaù |
ñaöatriàçätparatoriktaù añöatriàçe sukhé bhavet ||70||
He faces many difficulties and contracts high fever at the age of 32, becomes devotee of his Guru (is
accepted as shishya by a Guru) after 36 years of age and becomes contented by 38 years of age.

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 tt> pr< xnaF(í punvaRhn s<yut>,

AÚdata inTymev g<gayait zicnEyuRt>. 71.

tataù paraà dhanäòhyaçca punarvähana saàyutaù |
annadätä nityameva gaìgäyäti çacinairyutaù ||71||
After this he becomes very wealthy and gets vehicles etc. again. He regularly feeds many and crosses
river Ganga (leaves for distant lands) and does not indulge in coitus (actually is not involved with
women other than his wife).

pÂcTvair<zkeBde punreit Svdezkm!,

iÇiÉrBdESttae ra}a s³tu õayupae;k>. 72.

païcacatväriàçakebde punareti svadeçakam |
tribhirabdaistato räjïä sakratu snäyupoñakaù ||72||
He returns to his motherland at the age of 45 and in 3 years there after becomes a King due to his
intelligence and is a supporter of bow string (perhaps this means that he becomes a king due to his
intelligence and support of his archers that is the army that he rears).

To Be Continued….
Appendix

Nadi Amsha span in Different Rasis.

Sr.No. Nadi Names in Guru Amshas In Ar, Amshas in Amshas in Ge,

Nadi Cn, Li & Cp Ta, Le, Sc & Vi, Sg & Pi
Signs Aq Signs Signs
1 Vasudhā 0°-12’ 29°48’-30° 15°-15°12’
2 Vaishnavi 0°12’-0°24’ 29°36’-29°48 15°12’-15°24’
3 Brāhmi 0°24’-0°36’ 29°24’-29°36’ 15°24’-15°36’
4 KālkooTa 0°36’-0°48’ 29°12’-29°24’ 15°36’-15°48’
5 ShankarI 0°48’- 1° 29°-29°12’ 15°48’-16°
6 SudhākarI 1°-1°12’ 28°48-29° 16°-16°12’
7 Samā 1°12’-1°24’ 28°36’-28°48’ 16°12’-16°24’
8 Sāmyā 1°24’-1°36’ 28°24’-28°36’ 16°24’-16°36’
9 Surā 1°36’-1°48’ 28°12’-28°24’ 16°36’-16°48’
10 Mayā 1°48’-2° 28°-28°12’ 16°48’-17°
11 Manoharā 2°-2°12’ 27°48’-28° 17°-17°12’
12 MādhavI 2°12’-2°24’ 27°36’-27°48’ 17°12’-17°24’
13 Manjuswanā 2°24’-2°36’ 27°24’-27-36’ 17°24’-17°36’
14 Ghorā 2°36’-2°48’ 27°12-27°24’ 17°36’-17°48’
15 KumbhinI 2°48’-3° 27°-27°12’ 17°48’- 18°
16 Kambalā 3°-3°12’ 26°48’-27° 18°-18°12’
17 Prabhā 3°12’-3°24’ 26°36’-26°48’ 18°12’-18°24’
18 VIrā 3°24’-3°36’ 26°24’-26°36’ 18°24’-18°36’
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19 PayaswinI 3°36-3°48’ 26°12’-26°24’ 18°36’-18°48’
20 Moolam 3°48’-4° 26°-26°12’ 18°48’-19°
21 Jagati 4°-4°12’ 25°48’-26° 19°-19°12
22 Jarjharā 4°12’-4°24’ 25°36’-25°48’ 19°12’-19°24’
23 Dhruvā 4°24’-4°36’ 25°24’-25°36’ 19°24’-19°36’
24 Musalā 4°36’-4°48’ 25°12’-25°24’ 19°36’-19°48’
25 Mudgarā 4°48’-5° 25°-25°12’ 19°48’-20°
26 Pāshā 5°-5°12’ 24°48’-25° 20°-20°12’
27 Champakā 5°12’-5°24’ 24°36’-24°48’ 20°12’-20°24’
28 YāminI 5°24’-5°36’ 24°24’-24°36’ 20°24’-20°36’
29 MahI 5°36’-5°48’ 24°12’-24°24’ 20°36’-20°48’
30 Kalashā 5°48’-6° 24°-24°12’ 20°48’-21°
31 Kamalā 6°-6°12’ 23°48-24° 21°-21°12’
32 Kāntā 6°12’-6°24’ 23°36’-23°48’ 21°12’-21°24’
33 Kālā 6°24’-6°36’ 23°24’-23°36’ 21°24’-21°36’
34 Parikarā 6°36’-6°48’ 23°12’-23°24’ 21°36’-21°48’
35 Kshamā 6°48’-7° 23°-23°12’ 21°48’-22°
36 Durdarā 7°-7°12’ 22°48’-23° 22°-22°12’
37 Durbhagā 7°12’-7°24’ 22°36’-22°48’ 22°12’-22°24’
38 Vishwā 7°24’-7°36’ 22°24’-22°36’ 22°24’-22°36’
39 Vishinā 7°36’-7°48’ 22°12’-22°24’ 22°36’-22°48’
40 VikaTa 7°48’-8° 22°-22°12’ 22°48’-23°
41 Angirā 8°-8°12’ 21°48’-22° 23°-23°12’
42 Vibhramā 8°12’-8°24’ 23°12’-23°24’
43 Sukhadā 8°24’-8°36’ 21°36’-21°48’ 23°24’-23°36’
44 Snighdhā 8°36’-8°48’ 21°24’-21°36’ 23°36’-23°48’
45 Sodarā 8°48’-9° 21°12’-21°24’ 23°48’-24°
46 SurasundarI 9°-9°12’ 21°-21°12’ 24°-24°12’
47 AmritaplāvinI 9°12’-9°24’ 20°48’-21° 24°12’-24°24’
48 Kālā 9°24’-9°36’ 20°36’-20°48’ 24°24’-24°36’
49 Kāmadhruka 9°36’-9°48’ 20°24’-20°36’ 24°36’-24°48’
50 KaravIrinI 9°48’-10° 20°12’-20°24’ 24°48’-25°
51 GaMharā 10°-10°12’ 20°-20°12’ 25°-25°12’
52 KuTinI 10°12’-10°24’ 19°48’-20° 25°12’-25°24’
53 Tādra 10°24’-10°36’ 19°36’-19°48’ 25°24’-25°36’
54 Vishākhyā 10°36’-10°48’ 19°24’-19°36’ 25°36’-25°48’
55 VishavināshinI 10°48’-11° 19°12’-19°24’ 25°48’-26°
56 Sharmadā 11°-11°12’ 19°-19°12’ 26°-26°12’
57 ShItalā 11°12’-11°24’ 18°48’-19° 26°12’-26°24’
58 Nimnā 11°24’-11°36’ 18°36’-18°48’ 26°24’-26°36’
59 Tritā 11°36’-11°48’ 18°24’-18°36’ 26°36’-26°48’
60 PriyavardhinI 11°48’-12° 18°12’-18°24’ 26°48’-27°
61 ManaghnI 12°-12°12’ 18°-18°12’ 27°-27°12’
62 Durbhagā 12°12’-12°24’ 17°48’-18° 27°12’-27°24’
63 Chittā 12°24’-12°36’ 17°36’-17°48’ 27°24’-27°36’
64 ChitriNi 12°36’-12°48’ 17°24’-16°36’ 27°36’-27°48’
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 65 ChiranjIvinI 12°48°-13° 17°12-17°24’ 27°48’-28°
66 Bhoopā 13°-13°12’ 17°- 17°12’ 28°-28°12’
67 Gadaharā 13°12’-13°24’ 16°48’-17° 28°12’-28°24’
68 Nālā 13°24’-13°36’ 16°36’-16°48’ 28°24’-28°36’
69 NalinI 13°36’-13°48’ 16°24’-16°36’ 28°36’-28°48’
70 Nirmalā 13°48’-14° 16°12’16°24’ 28°48’-29°
71 Nadi 14°-14°12’ 16°-16°12’ 29°-29°12’
72 SudhaamritāMshukalikā 14°12’-14°24’ 15°48-16° 29°12-29°24’
73 Hālāhala 14°24’-14°36’ 15°36’-15°48’ 29°24’-29°36’
74 ViShaMkurā 14°36’-14°48’ 15°24’-15°36’ 29°36’-29°48’
75 TrailokyamohanakarI 14°48’-15° 15°12’-15°24’ 29°48’-30°
76 MahāshUrI 15°-15°12’ 15°-15°12’ 0°-12’
77 SudhIlatā 15°12’-15°24’ 14°48’-15° 0°12’-0°24’
78 Sukhadā 15°24’-15°36’ 14°36-14°48’ 0°24’-0°36’
79 Suprabhā 15°36’-15°48’ 14°24-14°36’ 0°36’-0°48’
80 Shobhā 15°48’-16° 14°12’-14°24’ 0°48’- 1°
81 Shobhanā 16°-16°12’ 14°-14°12’ 1°-1°12’
82 ShItadā 16°12’-16°24’ 13°48-14° 1°12’-1°24’
83 Shilā 16°24’-16°36’ 13°36-13°48’ 1°24’-1°36’
84 Sālā 16°36’-16°48’ 13°24’-13°36’ 1°36’-1°48’
85 Jwālā 16°48’-17° 13°12-13°24’ 1°48’-2°
86 Sarā 17°-17°12’ 13°-13°12’ 2°-2°12’
87 Rādhā 17°12’-17°24’ 12°48’-13° 2°12’-2°24’
88 Sootanā 17°24’-17°36’ 12°36’-12°48’ 2°24’-2°36’
89 SumatI 17°36’-17°48’ 12°24’-12°36’ 2°36’-2°48’
90 Sitā 17°48’- 18° 12°12’-12°24’ 2°48’-3°
91 SomavartI 18°-18°12’ 12°-12°12’ 3°-3°12’
92 Somalatā 18°12’-18°24’ 11°48’-12° 3°12’-3°24’
93 Mangalā 18°24’-18°36’ 11°36’-11°48’ 3°24’-3°36’
94 Mudrikā 18°36’-18°48’ 11°24’-11°36’ 3°36-3°48’
95 Kshudhā 18°48’-19° 11°12’-11°24’ 3°48’-4°
96 Melavagā 19°-19°12 11°-11°12’ 4°-4°12’
97 Vingalayā 19°12’-19°24’ 10°48’-11° 4°12’-4°24’
98 Navaneetā 19°24’-19°36’ 10°36’-10°48’ 4°24’-4°36’
99 NishācharI 19°36’-19°48’ 10°24’-10°36’ 4°36’-4°48’
100 NivrittI 19°48’-20° 10°12’-10°24’ 4°48’-5°
101 Naradā 20°-20°12’ 10°-10°12’ 5°-5°12’
102 Sārā 20°12’-20°24’ 9°48’-10° 5°12’-5°24’
103 Sāmagā 20°24’-20°36’ 9°36’-9°48’ 5°24’-5°36’
104 Somagā 20°36’-20°48’ 9°24’-9°36’ 5°36’-5°48’
105 Samā 20°48’-21° 9°12’-9°24’ 5°48’-6°
106 Vishwambharā 21°-21°12’ 9°-9°12’ 6°-6°12’
107 KumārI 21°12’-21°24’ 8°48’-9° 6°12’-6°24’
108 Kokilā 21°24’-21°36’ 8°36’-8°48’ 6°24’-6°36’
109 KunjarakrutI 21°36’-21°48’ 8°24’-8°36’ 6°36’-6°48’
110 AindrI 21°48’-22° 8°12’-8°24’ 6°48’-7°
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 111 Swāhā 22°-22°12’ 8°-8°12’ 7°-7°12’
112 Swadhā 22°12’-22°24’ 7°48’-8° 7°12’-7°24’
113 VaswI 22°24’-22°36’ 7°36’-7°48’ 7°24’-7°36’
114 Preta 22°36’-22°48’ 7°24’-7°36’ 7°36’-7°48’
115 Raksha 22°48’-23° 7°12’-7°24’ 7°48’-8°
116 Jalaplavā 23°-23°12’ 7°-7°12’ 8°-8°12’
117 Dārushva 23°12’-23°24’ 6°48-7° 8°12’-8°24’
118 MadirāmaitrI 23°24’-23°36’ 6°36’-6°48’ 8°24’-8°36’
119 DhariNi 23°36’-23°48’ 6°24’-6°36’ 8°36’-8°48’
120 HāriNi 23°48’-24° 6°12’-6°24’ 8°48’-9°
121 Maruta 24°-24°12’ 6°-6°-12’ 9°-9°12’
122 Dhana 24°12’-24°24’ 5°48’-6° 9°12’-9°24’
123 Yadhna DhanakarI 24°24’-24°36’ 5°36’5°48’ 9°24’-9°36’
124 Dhanadā 24°36’-24°48’ 5°24’-5°36’ 9°36’-9°48’
125 KacHapā 24°48’-25° 5°12’-5°24’ 9°48’-10°
126 Ambujā 25°-25°12’ 5°-5°12’ 10°-10°12’
127 Ishā 25°12’-25°24’ 4°48’-5° 10°12’-10°24’
128 ShUlinI 25°24’-25°36’ 4°36’-4°48’ 10°24’-10°36’
129 TadrI 25°36’-25°48’ 4°24’-4°36’ 10°36’-10°48’
130 Shivā 25°48’-26° 4°12’-4°24’ 10°48’-11°
131 Shivakarālatā 26°-26°12’ 4°-4°12’ 11°-11°12’
132 Kundā 26°12’-26°24’ 3°48’-4° 11°12’-11°24’
133 Mukundā 26°24’-26°36’ 3°36’-3°48’ 11°24’-11°36’
134 Bhasitā 26°36’-26°48’ 3°24’-3°36’ 11°36’-11°48’
135 KadarI 26°48’-27° 3°12’-3°24’ 11°48’-12°
136 Smarā 27°-27°12’ 3°-3°12’ 12°-12°12’
137 KadalI 27°12’-27°24’ 2°48-3° 12°12’-12°24’
138 Kokilālāpā 27°24’-27°36’ 2°36-2°-48’ 12°24’-12°36’
139 KāminI 27°36’-27°48’ 2°24’-2°36’ 12°36’-12°48’
140 Kalashodbhavā 27°48’-28° 2°12’-2°24’ 12°48°-13°
141 VIrā 28°-28°12’ 2°-2°12’ 13°-13°12’
142 Prastā 28°12’-28°24’ 1°48’-2° 13°12’-13°24’
143 Sangarā 28°24’-28°36’ 1°36’-1°48’ 13°24’-13°36’
144 Shatayadhnyā 28°36’-28°48’ 1°24’-1°36’ 13°36’-13°48’
145 ShatāvarI 28°48’-29° 1°12’-1°24’ 13°48’-14°
146 SragvI 29°-29°12’ 1°-1°12’ 14°-14°12’
147 PaTalinī 29°12-29°24’ 0°48’-1° 14°12’-14°24’
148 Nagnā 29°24’-29°36’ 0°36’-0°24’ 14°24’-14°36’
149 Pankajā 29°36’-29°48’ 0°24’-0°12’ 14°36’-14°48’
150 Parameshwarī 29°48’-30° 0°12-0° 14°48’-15°

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Chandrashekhar Sharma, from Nagpur, is a
sanskrit scholar and a well known name in
the internet forums for his humbleness &
kindness to teach each and everyone. He has
been an ardent student of this science from
decades with deep thoughts into various
disciplines. He the author of the book "Vedic
Astrology Demystified", published by
Parimal Publications Delhi. He is currently
translating Guru Nadi for Saptarishis
Astrology.
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Book In Focus-
Vedic Astrology
Demystified
Bhavas - An Exposition
By
Chandrashekhar Sharma, India
Readership Level: Intermediate To Advanced
[Publisher: This is extracted from the book
Vedic Astrology – Demystified, by
Chandrashekhar Sharma, a must for all Vedic
students. It is printed by Parimal
Publications, New Delhi and is available in
all book stores including Saptarishis
Astrology Bookshop. We have decided to
give 10 % discount on this book for the
month of July as a mark of respect to the
author.]
1. Strength of Bhavas
We have learnt what is a bhava and what is
the subtle difference between the terms
griha, bhava and bhavanas, in the earlier
chapter. Before we delve into this topic let
us remember, once again, that the terms
griha, bhava and bhavana are used
interchangeably in Jyotish and their
meaning has to be understood from the
context in which they are used. One more
thing to remember is that, sometimes, the
term sthana (place) is also used to indicate
either a bhava or a bhavana (house). An
example is the 2nd house in a chart could
either be called Kutumba bhava or Kutumba
sthana.
Let us now understand the principles
involved in the analysis of a bhava. The
basic principle that needs to be understood
in the analysis of a bhava is that bhava and
bhavesha strengthen each other. Bhavas derive strength from:
aspects received,
strength of their lord (bhavesha),
their karaka grahas,
strength of their lord's dispositor in the rasi chart,
strength of their karaka's dispositor in the rasi chart,
strength of their lord's dispositor in the navamsha,
strength of their karaka's dispositor in the navamsha,
strength of their rasi lord's dispositor, dispositor in the navamsha (this is called
navamshesh-lord of the navamsha rasi occupied by the dispositor),
strength of their rasi karaka's depositor, dispositor in the navamsha (again called
navamshesh)

Similarly bhavas receive strength when they are aspected by either of Guru, Shukra, Budha
or by its own lord. In my opinion, a bhava is also strengthened when it receives the aspect of
a graha that attains exaltation in that bhava, and looses it when aspected by the graha that
attains debilitation in that bhava.

Grahas acquire strength by:

being in their exaltation, own or friend’s rasis in natal and navamsha chart,
being in shubha (auspicious/benefic) bhavas like trikona or kendra, in natal and
navamsha chart.
strength of their sign dispositor,
strength of navamshesh of their sign dispositor,
when the bhava owned by them is strong,

Grahas loose strength by reason of being in debility or occupying enemy rasi, dusthanas and
weakness of their sign dispositor and weakness of navamshesh of their sign dispositor, in
similar fashion. Additionally, conjunction with the nodes afflicts grahas and bhavas get
affliction by their occupation by the nodes.

One should also take into consideration the shad-varga strength (strength in the primary 6
D-charts) and positional strength of a graha for finer assessment. Again it is necessary to
remember that strengths of bhavesha and karaka of a bhava are able to overrule indications
of the grahas themselves, placed in a bhava.
Now the most important thing to remember in analysis of bhava is to pay due importance to
the functional beneficence or malfeasance that a graha gets, by reason of owning a benefic or
malefic bhava, before going on to predict solely on the basis of natural malfeasance or
beneficence. This is more relevant when we want to time events and their nature through
application of Maha Dasha (period of influence of a graha) and other dashas within a
Mahadaasha.

“Sushlokshataka”, one of the commentaries on dasha interpretation on the basis of principles

of “Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra” says:
“¢ha> ola> ola naÇ saEMya> saEMya kdacn.1,3,
grahäù khaläù khalä nätra saumyäù saumyä kadäcana||1|3|

tt! tt! Swananusare[ ÉvNtIh ola> zuÉa,

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tat tat sthänänusäreëa bhavantéha khaläù çubhä |

zuÉa> olaStwa baeXyaStiÚ[Rymwae ï&[u.4.

çubhäù khalästathä bodhyästannirëayamatho çråëu ||4||”

Grahas are not khala (ashubha or malefic) or shubha (benefic) by themselves. They become khala or
shubha on the basis of their rasi placement (ownership of bhavas). Listen to how it is decided as to
whether they are khala or shubha.

2. Functional Beneficence / Malfeasance of Bhava Lords

Let us understand the functional beneficence/ malfeasance of bhava lords, in brief. Lords of
trikona are functional benefics if they are not simultaneously lords of trishadaaya or of the
8th house. Lords of kendra are strong functional benefics if they also own trikona, even if
naturally malefic and become Yoga karaka.

Benefics, if they are lords of a kendra but do not own a trikona simultaneously, are not able
to give their benefic effects and malefics when they are lords of a kendra are not able to
cause harm, if they do not, simultaneously occupy their own kendra house:

Sushlokshataka states:
One must remember that this phenomenon,
“keNÔaixpty> papa ÉvNyÇ zuÉa yt>, of contrary results of kendra ownership,
kendraadhipatayaù päpä bhavanyatra çubhä yataù | does not happen when the graha occupies
its exaltation rasi. This is a common
zuÉa> papaStwa baeXya> àblaíaeÄraeÄra>.5. mistake committed by astrologers.
çubhäù päpästathä bodhyäù prabaläçcottarottaräù ||5||”

The malefics when they own kendras are functional benefics if they occupy house other
than kendra and similarly the benefics become functional malefics if they own kendras and
occupy house other than their kendra house. They are stronger in the order of owning lagna,
4th , 7th and 10th house in ascending order.

In short, the benefics give malefic results and malefics loose their malfeasance when they
own kendras and do not occupy the kendra that they own. This blemish caused to the
benefics that occurs, on account of their ownership of a kendra, is called kendraadhipati
(kendra = square + adhipati = ownership) dosha (blemish). There are four grahas that are
natural benefics that is Guru, Shukra, Mercury (when not conjunct a malefic) and Chandra
(when he has paksha bala). The degree of their malfeasance, in descending order, when they
become kendraadhipatis, not occupying own sign in a kendra is Shukra, Guru, Budha and
Chandra.

In case of kendradhipati dosha attracted by benefics and good results delivered by malefics,
opposite results obtain when they occupy the rasi in the kendra, owned by them. It is well to
understand that when benefics occupy the kendra owned by them, both the bhava they
occupy and the bhavas they aspect will receive good results, whereas when malefics do this,
some indication of the bhava they occupy will get some harm, this will be to the relative
indicated by that bhava, as the malefic can not harm the Jataka himself being in own house,
though they will generally be benefic for that bhava but the bhava they aspect will have a

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higher degree of harm coming their way. This follows the principle enunciated by
“Mantreshwar” when he says in “Phaladeepika”:
papae=ip Svg&h< gt> zuÉkr>,
päpo'pi svagåhaà gataù çubhakaraù|

Even malefics give benefic results when they occupy their own house.

So when, placed in a kendra owned by them, the malefics would become shubha (auspicious)
but also attract dosha and therefore some of the indications of that bhava would suffer,
though others would fructify. An example would be a horoscope having Mars in Scorpio in
the 10th house. The Jataka would be very successful as indicated by Mars in 10th but at the
same time he is not likely to have much Pitru Sukha (happiness on account of father).
Similarly the dosha of kendra ownership of benefics is removed by occupying own rasi in a kendra.

One must remember that this phenomenon, of contrary results of kendra ownership, does
not happen when the graha occupies its exaltation rasi. This is a common mistake
committed by astrologers. An example would be Saturn occupying the 10th bhava in Tula
(Libra) rasi, for Makara (Capricorn) lagna. Saturn will not turn malefic in the 10th house but
would give good results of 10th bhava and even the harm to 12th , 4th and 7th houses that he
aspects will be minimal.

Now let us see the grahas that become functional malefics by reason of owning certain
bhavas.
“Sushlokashataka” tell us:
iÇ;faypit> papíaòmezStwaivx>,
triñaòäyapatiù päpaçcäñöameçastathävidhaù|

xnVyyeñraE caip zuÉazuÉyutaE ¢haE.8.

dhanavyayeçvarau cäpi çubhäçubhayutau grahau||8||

The trishadaayaadhipati grahas (lords of 3rd, 6th and 11th) are paapa (malefics) as is the lord
of the 8th bhava. Lords of 2nd and 12th become malefics or benefics by association with
functional benefic or malefic.

Thus the trishadaayaadhipati (lords of 3rd, 6th and 11th) are treated as functional malefics,
whereas the lords of the 2nd (a maraka sthana and evil) and the 12th, are not out and out
malefics but are neutral and give results depending on the grahas conjoining them being
functional benefics or malefics.
If the lords of 2nd and 12th are not joined by other grahas, then they are treated as neutrals. If they
own another bhava the results of that bhava being a malefic or benefic will ensue. The reason
for their being treated as neutral is that they give both good and bad results as we shall now see. So in
matter of bed pleasures, the 12th lord will give good results where as in matter of expenses it will give
more expense. Similarly for dhana or wealth, 2nd lord will give good results but would give
bad results with respect of health. This would have to be ascertained from transits operating
simultaneously with the dasha of those planets. One can say that generally they will give
evil results as one is maraka and other is lord of trika sthana. Again when we say joining, it

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includes any one of the different sambandhas that are acceptable. Sambandha is defined
below.

Trikesha (lords of the 6th, 8th and 12th) are strong functional malefics but amongst these the
lord of the 12th, as seen above, is not out and out malefic, but is neutral. This distinction
needs to be remembered. It follows that a neutral planet, if not conjunct a functional benefic,
would give some inimical results and some favorable results. One must understand that
though for the purpose of results in their dasha the lord of the 2nd is treated as a neutral,
lords of 2nd and 7th bhava are termed as marakesh (capable of killing) and are capable of
resulting in death in their dasha (period of influence). Other functional malefics can also act
as marakesh to a lesser degree.

3. Bhavas from Chandra

So far we are talking about various bhavas with respect to lagna. We have also seen how to
understand which grahas can be functional benefics or functional malefics. However
whenever bhava analysis is to be done all that applies to a bhava from lagna is also to be
applied to similar bhava from Chandra. The rasi occupied by Chandra is thus also called
Chandra lagna. It is true that Moon represents mana (mind) and has its own effects on the
personality represented by lagna. But that is not the primary reason that analysis from
Chandra rasi is important, had this been the case one would have been asked to analyze the
chart from Surya lagna also, since Surya rules the atmabala (self confidence) of the Jataka.
The primary reason for Chandra lagna being given the same importance as the lagna is the
fact that no assessment of planetary strength is possible with out assessing strength of the
Chandra, it is said:
caNÔ< vIy¡ vIyR bIj< ¢ha[a<.
cändraà véryaà vérya béjaà grahäëäà||

Strength of Chandra is the seed of strength of all planets.

4. Bhavat BhavaH and Bhava from Karaka Bhava

The next important principle is that of “Bhavat BhavaH” meaning, literally, bhava from a
bhava. When one considers a particular bhava from lagna, the bhava similarly ahead of the
bhava under consideration is also to be analyzed to understand the results generated by the
bhava. This is amplified in “Prashna Marga” as:
#òÉaviSwtaE l¶at Éa½.
iñöabhävasthitau lagnäta bhäcca||

A bhava under consideration is to be assessed both from lagna and the same distance from
the bhava under consideration, as that bhava is distant from the lagna.

An example is that if one wants to analyze the strength of say Putra bhava, which is 5th
from lagna, then one must also analyze the strength of 9th bhava, which is 5th from the 5th
bhava to understand about matters governed by 5th bhava.

Another important corollary to the above principle is based upon the importance accorded to
karaka of the bhava. When one looks at and analyses a bhava, it is also necessary to analyze

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 similar bhava from the bhava karaka to come to a more accurate analysis of the bhava
under consideration. For example assessment of 9th bhava is to be made from 5th bhava
(being 9th from 9th Bhava) but also 9th from Surya, the karaka for 9th bhava.

Now we would take into consideration some exceptions, related to grahas, which need to be
understood while analyzing a bhava, especially the 8th bhava. It would be good to remember
that the karaka graha in karaka sthana generally harms the karaka bhava. The stronger the graha
is the greater the harm to the bhava. An example is Putra karaka, Jupiter in the 5th house, in
exaltation, where he is likely to make the Jataka childless.

At the same time one has to apply one’s common sense and understand that Saturn in 8th
house will strengthen the house and not damage it, as he is bali (strong) there. Similarly
lordship of 8th house gives functional malfeasance to Ashtamesha (lord of the 8th bhava),
but not if he is also lord of ascendant and placed in 8th house. The luminaries, Surya and
Chandra, are free from Ashtamesha dosha (blemish on account of becoming the 8th lord).
We should also remember that amongst grahas getting kendradhipati dosha, Venus is the
most malefic, Jupiter, Mercury and Moon also give malefic results but in descending order
of strength.

Bad Years for Marriage by Late B.D.Dhanwantari

1. If Jupiter is in Ascendant then marriage done before the age of 22 will be most
fruitful and better.
2. Sun is in Asc and 7H is empty then one should marry before 24th year.
3. Moon in Asc then marriage done at the age of 24 destroys the mother and
wealth.
4. If Moon is in the 7H then marriage done at the age of 24 or 25 gives bad
results
5. Venus in Asc then marriage done at the age of 24 or 25 destroys the woman
and wealth.
6. If Venus is in the 4th house then marriage done at the age of 22, 24, 29, 32, 39,
45 is considered inauspicious and there would be chances of more than one
marriage.
7. If Venus is in the 7H then marriage should be done after the age of 25

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 Sage Bhrighu’s Blessings

Bhrighu Saral Paddathi – 6

By
Venkat Ramana – Saptarishis Astrology Re-Search Team
Technique & Guide: Saptarishis Astrology

Readership Level: Basic To Advanced

A lways the endeavor of Saptarishis Astrology is to introduce newer techniques to the

astrological fraternity so that even a novice in the study of astrology can apply them
without any difficulty and predict events accurately. One of such techniques of BSP
is Mars Tenth house rule.

Sage Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology - Bhrighu Saral Paddathi

BSP -6: Wherever Mars sits in the natal chart, it implements itself in the tenth house from itself in the
27th year of the native.

For instance, Aries ascendant native has Mars in Leo. As per the rule Mars will
activate the 10th from itself which is second from ascendant in this case and influences the
significations of this house predominantly in the 27th year of the native. The logic behind the
technique as understood by me is Mars exalts in the 10th house in the Zodiac (Capricorn) and
exalts at the end of the 27th degree. Therefore, it implements itself in the 10th house from its
placement in the nativity.

This technique has been tested on several charts and found working wonderfully.
Initially when the publisher got this method he tested it on few charts and found it working
phenomenally but on 3 charts he failed, those charts were of 50 plus aged natives & at times
people do not remember what exactly happened in their 27th year or natal Mars did not get
activated (blocked till a point of time due to yogas involved which are difficult to decipher).

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Give here are some of the charts where the above rule is explained for the understanding of
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the readers.

Chart No – 1:

The native of this chart is born on 13th Dec 1948 TOB: 13:41 POB: Amalapuram, Andhra
Pradesh. In this chart Mars is located in Sagittarius the 10th house from Ascendant. In the 27th
year Mars implements in the 10th from itself which is the 7th house for the native from the
Ascendant. 7th house stands for marriage, business partners & so on. Incidentally the native
got married on 06th Jan 1975 at the age 27 which is in the 27th year of his life. Mars activated
the 7th house and Mangalya hogaya (marriage happened).

Chart No 2:

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Publisher: So far the technique has worked on approx 25 charts & readers are requested to aggressively test
it and give feedback but care should be taken that a technique working on 100 charts does not make it a rule
or siddhant, its only when it fails on one chart it should instigate us to dig deeper and find its siddhant.
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Native born on the 28th March 1946 TOB: 22:30 POB: Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. In this chart
Mars is located in 8th house and influences the 10th from itself which is 5th from ascendant. 5th
house is the house of love & relationships and also gain of marriage (11th is gain, 5th is 11th
from 7th house). It is aspected by retro Jupiter from 11th house can create a permanent
relationship through marriage. The native got married on 21st March 1973 at the age of 27.

Chart No 3:

Native born on 26th Aug 1968 TOB: 09:44 a.m POB: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. In this case
Mars is sitting in the 10th house from Ascendant in Cancer Sign. From this house it activates
the 10th house from it which is the 7th house from ascendant. 7H is the house of Pada Prapati
(gain of status) and marriage. During the 27th year the native got a promotion on 24th Oct
1994 in his job and also married on 27-04-1995. The events taken place are justified as Mars
activated the 7th house from ascendant and gave marriage. Further the 7th house is the house
of fruits from competition; the native appeared for a departmental examination and qualified
in the same and got promotion.

Chart No: 4

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 The native is born 09th Sept 1963 TOB: 04:00 am POB: Machilipatnam, Andhra
Pradesh. He got a Government Job in the 27th year and joined service on 28th Feb 1990. Mars
being a full yogakara located in 4H of fortune is the 10L of career and 5L of new job
influencing the 1h of Profession (as per Sarvartha Chintamani 1H is profession). So in 27
year he got job.

Chart No: 5

Native born on 18th Sept 1962 TOB: 06:20 am POB: Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. He got married
on 24th Oct 1988 in the 27th year. In this case Mars is located in the 10th house from ascendant
and influences the 10th from him which is 7th from ascendant and hence the native got
married.

Chart No: 6

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Native born on 02nd June 1969 TO: 09:25 am POB: Khammam, Andhra Pradesh. The native
has Cancer Ascendant and Mars being a Purna (full) yogakaraka is well placed in 5th house
Scorpio. During the 27th year of the native got promotion in Sept 1995. Here Mars influenced
the 2nd house from ascendant and the native was benefited financially due to the promotion.
2nd house is also connected with the profession (2nd, 6th and 10th houses are trines to one
another). In the same year he has done business and gained financially and later on he
handed over his business to someone (Mars is retro).

Chart No: 7

Native born on 11th May 1973 TOB: 09:46 am POB: Mumbai, Maharashtra. This scribe used
BSP-6 and predicted to the native if he had job issues & break in relationships in the 27th
year, the native promptly agreed. Mars is posited in 9th house from ascendant and will
implement in the 6th house in the 27th year of the native. 6H is the house of disputes, natural
badha (obstacles) house, breaks & also job. Just before his 27th year began, he left his job and
formed a partnership for a dotcom company. As Mars will implement itself in the 6H of
breaks, when the dotcom bubble burst he had to wound the company – 6H is 12th house of
losses from 7H of business. During the 27th year the native had had a break in his relationship
with a girl whom he was having an affair. In the same 27th year he has took up another job
with a fairly high salary that was 3 times his earlier salary. The events are justified in this
case as Mars is implementing the 6th house from ascendant which is house of service.
Further, 6th house is also the 12th (Vyaya) from 7th indicating break in relationship.

Chart No: 8
Native born on 20th Jan 1968 TOB: 02:55 am POB: Bangalore, Karnataka. Chart belongs to our
astro colleague who got a whiff that this scribe was testing Mars related Bhrighu method &
we decided to test BSP-6 method on his chart. He got an offer in the 27th year and joined new
job which fetched him a salary which was three times as compared to what he was getting
from the earlier job. He joined his new job on 26th Feb 1995 which was a phenomenal turning
point for his career. Mars in this chart is located in the 4th house of fortune from ascendant
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and influenced the 10th from itself which is the ascendant. As earlier mentioned for chart no.
4 first house is considered the house of profession (Sarvarthchintamani). Therefore, the
native got a job which changed his life.

Chart No: 9

A7

A7

The Native born on 13th June 1959 TOB: 11:27 am POB: Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. Mars is
placed in the 12th house from ascendant and activates the 9th house of bhagya-fortune which is
10th from Mars. The 9th house from ascendant happens to be the 6th house of competition from
Arudha Lagna and also A~7 indicating gain (profession) through competitive examination.
Mars is also the lord of 9th house (Dharma) giving rise to profession. During the 27th year she
was selected in a competitive examination, appointed in a Public Sector Bank and joined
service during November’ 1985.
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Chart No: 10

Native born on 31st Dec 1960 TOB: 09:06 am POB: Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. He got married on
25th May 1987 in his 27th year. Mars posited in the 6th house from ascendant influenced the 3rd
house from ascendant which is the 9th house of marriage for his to be wife & 5th (house of love)
from AL and also A~7 (marriage). The native married a girl whom he loved.

Conclusion: The charts given above demonstrate how the BSP (mars 10th house) rule is
applicable to nativities. This predictive tool may further be used for predictive purposes and to
experience the wisdom of the Sage Brighu. This technique will work more profitably to those
who follow the rules of Jyotisha Purusha.

Venkat is a law graduate and presently pursuing

post graduation in management. He has studied
Jyotish Visharada in the ICAS (Indian council of
astrological sciences) and is an honorary faculty in
one of its branches at Hyderabad. He has been
studying palmistry for more than 10 years and over
a period of time his interest drifted towards
astrology. A friend of Saptarishis Astrology and a
very humble yet extremely dedicated student of
this subject. He is a senior member of the Saptarishis
Astrology Re-Search Team.

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 Sage Bhrighu’s Blessings

Bhrighu Saral Paddathi – 7

By
Venkat Ramana, India
Editor-Publisher: The bliss that comes to us when we see such a young mind working on BSP
methods, there is full praise to Mr Venkat who worked dedicatedly on this method & developed it on his
own without any guidance from our end. His humbleness, non-gossip attitude & extremely fast hard
work enthralls us and makes our daily chat with him a pleasure. We thank Shri R.N.Acharya from
Kadambi Book Stores, Hyderabad who has served astrology since last 5 decades in his own way &
constantly encouraging us, for introducing Mr Venkat to us. Please find below a genuine praiseworthy
piece of work.

After reading BSP-6 of the article one should genuinely get a doubt as to how ‘Exactly
& Easily’ to give future predictions using this dictum. For instance when Mars influences 7th
(which is 10th from itself) house in a nativity due to its position in the 10th house from
ascendant, is it only marriage or relationship event will occur in the 27th year for any native?
Surely not, marriage is one of the significations of the 7th house. It is for the astrologer to
pinpoint the event which may take place for the native in his 27th year by applying the above
rule. Here the wisdom of the astrologer comes in to force to announce the result. Without being
complacent with the application of rule for the events already happened, an attempt is made
here to decipher the key and apply the same with a view to facilitate future predictions with
accuracy.

The steps followed for the method:

1. Note the degree at which Mars is positioned in any birth chart.

2. Note the kakshya (slot) in which Mars is posited. The concept of Kakshya (slot) is
used in Ashtakavarga (eight parts of a sign) system of prediction. A sign is divided in to
eight equal parts of 3 deg 45 min each. Each planet is given lordship of one kakshya (please
see table below). The sequence of kakshya is akin to the sequence of the Hora (horas
are seven in number) with only exception that ascendant becomes the owner of the

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 eighth kakshya. A village astrology memory table helps one in remembering the
sequence of hora. Remember it the Hora Table as from slowest moving planet to the
fastest moving planet. Saturn-Jupiter-Mars-Sun-Venus-Mercury-Moon (of course the
first hora of day will change on each day). The kakshya of the signs are constant. The
table is given for ready reference.

3.
(Kakshya-Slot) Degrees Lord of Kakshya
1. 0 ° 00" to 3 ° 45 " Saturn [Slowest Planet]
2. 3 ° 45 " to 7 ° 30 " Jupiter
3. 7 ° 30 " to 11° 15" Mars
4. 11° 15"to 15 °00" Sun
5. 15 °00" to 18° 45 " Venus
6. 18° 45 "to 22 ° 30 " Mercury
7. 22 °30 " to 26 ° 15 " Moon [Fastest Planet]
8 26 ° 15 "to 30°00" Ascendant

4. One should be thorough with the Karakatwas (Significations) of the Planets and the
Houses. This becomes the most important factor in this method of prediction.

5. If there is a planet located exactly at the same degree as mars in the 10th from Mars it
will be influenced by Mars in the 27th year of the native. It means the significations of
the planet will be activated along with the house for which it is lord. For instance if
Mars is placed at 10 degrees of Aries and if Venus is at 10 degrees of Capricorn then
Mars would influence Venus in the 27th year.

6. If there is not a planet as in point (5) above then Mars would activate the Kakshya lord
and his significations as also the significations of the house(s) for which he is lord in
the chart.
Now let us analyze the charts given in Part –I of the Article by using the above steps. It is
reiterated that the basic premise on which the method is developed is the BSP-6, Mars – 10Th House
rule.

Chart No. 1

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The native of this chart born on 13th Dec 1948 TOB: 13:41 POB: Amalapuram, Andhra
Pradesh. The native got married on 06th Jan 1975 at the age 27. In this chart Mars is located in
Sagittarius the 10th house from Ascendant. In this chart Mars is at 19 °26 "of Sagittarius. This
as per the table given falls in the kakshya of Mercury. Mars has to implement in the 10th from
itself in the 27th year. Tenth from Mars is Virgo which is 7th from Ascendant. As there is no
planet in Virgo Mars will influence the kakshya lord and the houses he owns. The kakshya
lord Mercury is also the 7th lord signifying marriage. Therefore the native got married being
kakshya lord and the 7th lord too and placed in the 9H of religious ceremony.

Chart No. 2 Native born on 28th March 1946 TOB: 22:30 POB: Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The
native got married on 21st March 1973 at the age of 27. In this chart Mars is located in 8th house
and influences the 10th from itself which is 5th from ascendant. Mars is located at 27° 14 " in
Gemini. The house which is tenth from mars (Pisces) has Venus at 27° 50 ". As explained
above since there is a planet which is exactly at the same degree as mars, it will activate this
planet (Venus) in the 27th year of the native. In this case Venus is the 7th lord and kalatra
karaka. Therefore the native got married in his 27th year.

Chart No: 3 Native born on 26th Aug 1968 TOB: 09:44 am POB: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
In this case Mars is sitting in the 10th house from Ascendant in Cancer Sign. From this house
it activates the 10th house which is the 7th house of marriage from ascendant. During the 27th
year the native got a promotion on 24th Oct 1994 in his job and also married on 27th Apr 1995.
Here note that Mars is located at 19 °45 " of Cancer sign, tenth from this sign is Aries and
there is no planet located at the degree which mars is located. In this case Mars has to
influence the kakshya (19° 45") lord Mercury. The Kakshya lord Mercury in this chart is the
Amatya karaka and the lord of dharma house (9th) and located in 11th house of promotion.
Further, Mercury being the lord of 12th house (house of bed comforts/pleasures) located in 11th
house of marriage. 11th house is marriage as per BPHS.

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Chart No: 4

The native born 09th Sept 1963 TOB: 04:00 am POB: Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He
got a Government Job in the 27th year and joined service on 28th Feb 1990. In the above chart
Mars is located at 4 deg 23 min of Libra which is 4th house from ascendant. Mars will
influence the ascendant which is 10th from itself in the 27th year. Mars is located in the
kakshya of Jupiter who is the 6th and 9th lord and located in the 9th house of bhagya (luck). By
way of government Jupiter conferred luck to the native in his 27th year. As already discussed
1st house is also considered as the house of profession.

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Chart No. 5 Native born on 18th Sept 1962 TOB: 06:20 am POB: Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. He
got married on 24th Oct 1988 in the 27th year. In this case Mars is located in the 10th house
from ascendant and influences the 10th from him which is 7th from ascendant. Mars is located
at 23 °09" of Gemini which is kakshya of Moon the 11th lord. As indicated earlier 11H is also
the house of marriage as per BPHS and thus Moon gave marriage to the native. Moon is also
the lord of A~2 and located at 11th from AL addition to family.

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Chart No: 6

Native born on 02nd June 1969 TO: 09:25 am POB: Khammam, Andhra Pradesh. The native
has Cancer Ascendant and Mars is in 5th house Scorpio. During the 27th year of the native got
promotion in Sept 1995. Here Mars influences the 2nd house from ascendant. Mars at 16° 04" is
in the Kakshya of Venus the lord of 4th and 11th house located in the 10th house. The lord of 11th
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house in 10th indicates gain in profession and hence promotion. What must not be forgotten is
11th house is often regarded as the house of promotion. Further, Venus is conjoined with lord
of 7th (business) house again indicating gain in business. Here the main signification of the
second which is activated is financial gain. As mentioned in our BSP-6 article in the same
year he has done business and gained financially and later on he handed over his business to
someone (Mars is retro).

Chart No: 7 Native born on 11th May 1973 TOB: 09:46 am POB: Mumbai, Maharashtra. Mars
is posited in 9th house from ascendant and will implement in the 10th from it which is the 6th
house in the 27th year of the native. During the 27th year the native had job issues and he had a
break in his relationship with a girl whom he loved. In the mid of the 27th year he has taken
up another job with a fairly high salary. The chart given below has Mars in Aquarius (9th
house from ascendant) in the Kakshya of Mars and influences the 6th house (which is 10th
from mars) in the 27th year. Mars being the kakshya lord and the sixth house lord mainly
causes breaks & changes and obstacles. Therefore the native had to leave his previous job
(sixth house is house of service/profession). Further, 6th house is 12th to 7th house causing
break in relationship with opposite sex. In this chart Mars has given the sixth house results
predominantly. Mars is the lord of 11th house also and during 27th year the native took up
another job with fairly high salary. Mars has fulfilled the significations of both 6th and 11th
houses.

Chart no: 8 Native born on 20th Jan 1968 TOB: 02:55 am POB: Bangalore, Karnataka. He has
got an offer in the 27th year and joined new job which fetched him a salary which was three
times he was getting from the earlier job. He joined his new assignment on 26th Feb 1995 and
this was a turning point for his career. In this chart Mars is located at 14° 46 " (kakshya of
Sun) in Aquarius. This sign is the 4th house from ascendant and Mars would influence the
ascendant in the 27th year. The Sun is the 10th lord and gave the native a big jump in his career
in his 27th year. As already mentioned 1st house is the house of profession. Since Sun was
located in the 3rd house which is 12th from 4th the native had to shift to a different place from

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his native place for the purpose of job. Third house is displacement from the native place or
change of residence.

Chart No: 9 The Native born on 13th June 1959 TOB: 11:27 am POB: Eluru, Andhra Pradesh.
During the 27th year she was selected in a competitive examination, appointed in a Public
Sector Bank and joined service during November’ 1985. Mars at 13° 60" is placed in the 12th
house from ascendant and activates the 9th house (house of dharma) which is 10th from Mars.
Mars is placed in the kakshya of Sun the ascendant lord who is posited in the 10th house
(profession) which gave her a permanent job. In this case ascendant is also 10th (profession)
from AL doubly actuating the result.

Chart No: 10 Native born on 31th Dec 1960 TOB: 09:06 am POB: Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
He got married on 25th May 1987 in his 27th year. Mars posited in the 6th house from ascendant
influences the 3rd house (10th from mars). Mars at 15° 09" is located in the Kakshya of Venus
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(kalatra karaka) who is lord of 5th (love) posited in the 2nd house of family. The native
married a girl whom he loved (the girl was working in the same office with the native).

Conclusion: The use of kakshya in the Mars 10th house dictum is giving very accurate results
& this scribe has used this method in last few months to even predict successfully using it.
Predictions for charts Nos. 7 and 8 above were given applying the kakshya method and the
results were later on confirmed from the natives. With the use of this method any one can
arrive to a near to correct picture of the nature event which may take place in the life of a
nativity. The readers are requested to be thorough with the Karakatwas (significations) of the
houses and planets before venturing prediction using this method. This technique will work
more profitably to those who follow the rules of Jyotisha Purusha.

Venkat is a law graduate and presently pursuing

post graduation in management. He has studied
Jyotish Visharada in the ICAS (Indian council of
astrological sciences) and is an honorary faculty in
one of its branches at Hyderabad. He has been
studying palmistry for more than 10 years and over
a period of time his interest drifted towards
astrology. A friend of Saptarishis Astrology and a
very humble yet extremely dedicated student of
this subject. He is a senior member of the Saptarishis
Astrology Re-Search Team.

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Venkat is a law graduate and presently
pursuing post graduation in management. He
has studied jyotish visharada in the ICAS
(Indian council of astrological sciences) and is
an honorary faculty in one of its branches at
Hyderabad. He has been studying palmisty
for more than 10 years and over a period of
time his interest drifted towards astrology.
He has developed a deep interest in the
subject and endeavors to do service to the
people. A friend of Saptarishis Astrology and
a very humble yet extremely dedicated
student of this subject.
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Prashna – A Unique
Approach
By
Venkat Ramana, India.
Readership Level: Very Advanced
T here are several methods in Horary
(Prashna) astrology. All methods
require certain basic calculations
before the results are announced for the
Prashna (query) of the questioner. The
method which is explained in the following
lines is a very unique and instant way of
giving predictions for the queries by the
questioners. This does not involve any
calculations and can easily be practiced by
persons who have even basic knowledge in
astrology. Further an attempt is made to
explain the method in a very lucid and
systematic way so that it can be easily
adapted by all. I found this method very
useful and giving accurate result. In this
method we have to obtain a three digit
number at random from the questioners and
reduce it to a single digit by adding the
number and relate the number so obtained
to the planets as detailed hereunder. I hope
this method will be appreciated by scholars
also.
I have taken a cue from the book
“Jyotish Vibration Siddhantam” by Shri
Sivala Subrahmanyam for allotment of
numbers to the planets which are slightly
modified from the conventional system. It
appears that there has been a great deal of
research done for such modification. For
example he has allotted No. 6 to Mars.
According to him Mars is represented by
Lord Subrahmanya who is also called
Shanmukha representing No. 6. In the
natural zodiac Mars is allotted Chitra Star
in the 6th Rashi Virgo. Further Mars is also
 a fighter and signifies disputes which again is represented by the 6th house.

The Conventional System

Sun- 1 Moon – 2 Jupiter – 3 Rahu – 4 Mercury – 5 Venus – 6 Ketu – 7 Saturn – 8

Mars – 9

The Numbers Modified As Per Sivala Subrahmanyam:

Sun- 1 Rahu – 2 Jupiter – 3 Ketu – 4 Mercury – 5 Mars– 6 Moon– 7 Saturn – 8

Venus – 9

While prodding over the book by Mr. Sivala Subrahmanyam a thought came to this
scribe that these numbers might be made applicable to prashna system also wherein at times
the querent does not possess birth charts. Even in cases where birth charts are available this
method can be applied to answer single questions instantly. Though the numbers allotted to
planets are slightly modified, the method of prediction followed is not deviating from the
fundamentals of the Vedic Astrology. The following are the steps to be followed.

Step: I
1. One should have in his mind the days’ transit chart with the position of planets
including the degrees and the star lords at which they are located and also the speed
with which they transit. This is fundamental rule for this method.
2. The Rashis which are friendly, enemy and inimical to the planets are to be
memorized.
3. The places of exaltation and debilitation should be kept in mind.
4. Karakatwas of the planets also to be borne in mind.
5. Conjunction of planets in the transit chart should be borne in mind.

Step: II - Favorable Position Of Planets

1. Exaltation
2. Moolatrikona
3. Friendly Rashi
4. Friendly Nakshatra

Step: III - Unfavorable Position For Planets

1. Debilitation
2. Enemy Rashi
3. Enemy Nakshatra
4. Retrogression
5. Combustion

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Step: IV - Planetary Periods for Fruition/Non Fruition of events.

Sun: Six months

Moon: Immediate
Mars: Six Months
Mercury: Two Months
Jupiter: One month
Venus: Fifteen days
Saturn: One year
Rahu: Eight months
Ketu: Three months

Note: planetary periods have reference to classics ‘Sarvarth Chintamani’ and ‘Brihat Jataka’,
except for the period of mars which stays in a Rashi for six months in case of kuja
sthambana. During the course of its transit sometimes Mars stays in a Sign for Six months.
This is a unique feature with regard to Mars. This unusual behavior of Mars is known as
Kuja (Mars) Sthambana (paralyzing the movement).

E.g. Number given by querent is 312, so add it 3 +1+2= 6, this is the final number. Let’s take
another example wherein the number given is 689= 6 +8+9= 23, now reduce this further to
single digit, so we add 2+3=5, which becomes our final number.

Step: V (Prediction)

Ask the querist to give any three digit number. Reduce it to single digit by adding the
numbers. Then select the planet according to the number arrived at by referring the numbers
given above. Locate the position of the planet in transit chart.

1. The planet in the friendly Rashi will give positive result

2. A planet though in a friendly Rashi but in enemy star may not give favorable
result till it is in the enemy star but the position may improve once it crosses the
enemy star in transit.
3. Planet in exaltation will give benefic result.
4. Rahu/Ketu may not give favorable result as they are always retrograde.
5. Retrograde planets will not give favorable results as long as they are retrograde.
They start giving favorable result once they become direct provided they are
located in Exaltation/Friendly Sign.
6. A planet in a favorable position and moving to an unfavorable may not be able to
produce positive result.

Note:
1) For the purpose of deciding the Planetary Friendships and Enemity the relationships as
given in the Traditional System is followed. This can be found in any astrological book.
However, for the convenience of the readers a table of Planetary Friendship/Enemity is
given here.

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 2) The Lordship of Lunar Mansions (Stars) is to be memorized for predicting results. This
will help to know whether a Planet is in a Friendly Star or Ememy Star in transit. A table
containing the 27 Stars and their Lords is also given here.

Table Of Planetary Friendship/Enmity

Planet Friend Enemy Neutral

Sun Jupiter, Mars, Moon Saturn, Rahu, Venus Mercury
Moon Sun, Mercury Rahu, Ketu Saturn, Venus, Jupiter,
Mars
Mars Moon, Jupiter, Sun Mercury, Venus, Saturn
Rahu
Mercury Rahu, Venus, Sun Moon Jupiter, Mars, Saturn
Jupiter Sun, Moon, Mars Mercury, Venus Rahu, Saturn
Venus Mercury, Saturn, Rahu Sun, Moon Jupiter, Mars
Saturn Venus, Mercury, Rahu Sun, mars, Moon Jupiter
Rahu Venus, Mercury, Saturn Sun, Mars, Moon Jupiter
Ketu Venus, mercury, Saturn Sun, Mars, Moon Jupiter

Table Showing Stars & Their Lords

Sl.no. Star Sl.no Star Sl.no. Star Starlord

01 Ashwini 10 Makha 19 Moola Ketu*
02 Bharini 11 Purva phalguni 20 Purva ashada Venus
03 Krittika 12 Uttara phalguni 21 Uttara ashada Sun
04 Rohini 13 Hasta 22 Shravana Moon
05 Mrigashira 14 Chitra 23 Dhanishta Mars
06 Ardra 15 Swati 24 Shatatara Rahu
07 Punarvasu 16 Vishaka 25 Purva badra Jupiter
08 Pushyami 17 Anurada 26 Uttara badra Saturn
09 Ashresha 18 Jyeshta 27 Revati Mercury

*In the above table lordship of the Stars should be seen horizontally. Ex: For Ashwini,
Makha and Moola the Lord is Ketu.

Some example (practical) charts are given below which will make the readers understand the
method easily. Kindly note that in all the charts the location of the chart is taken as
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. (Note: Location of Prashna (Horary) chart will be the location
of the Astrologer).

Example Chart – 1: date/time of query 26th June-2006/11:25hrs No. 4

The querist enquired whether her daughter can make up in the interview for the post of
Flying Officer in the Indian Air Force which was slated after two days in Dehradun. Will
she get the job was the question. The number she gave was 4 which represent Ketu. It can be
seen in the chart below that Ketu was located in Virgo. As Ketu is a retrograde planet it

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cannot give any favorable result and also he was placed in an uncomfortable position/rashi.
Therefore, the prediction given was her daughter may not get through the interview. But she
was not happy with my prediction and approached some other astrologers who predicted
positively. She informed me that she is sending her daughter by spending more than Rs.
20000/- for the flight tickets as there was very short time to reach the place & go in for the
interview. After the date of interview she came running and told that her daughter could not
clear even the first level in the interview.

Example Chart – II: Date/Time Of Query 05-July-2006/14:22 No.8

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A very senior officer of Government of India had asked whether there would be selection
for a deputation post applied for. I asked the person to give a three digit number. There was
a book in front of the officer and I asked to open the book and tell the page number that
comes on the right or left side. The book was opened and the three digit number given was
added up to No. 8. This number is the number of Saturn. Saturn was in inimical rashi but in
a friendly Star (Ashresha) conjoined with enemy planet Mars and friendly planet Mercury.
Mars though enemy planet is weak here being debilitated and Mercury being retrograde is
not effective. Saturn was moving to Leo during November 2006 and becomes retrograde in
December 2006. Though Saturn was moving into enemy rashi he is comfortable in Leo the
house related to government (Sun). The query was related to profession and government. I
told the officer that there would be selection during mid of November’06 and before mid of
December’06 (keeping in view the Saturn’s retrogression in December’ 06). The officer
though happy with the reply was not sure as there was some opposition for the selection and
opened the book for giving one more number. Again number 8 was the page number opened
and third time also No. 8 was chosen. I myself wondered with the repetition of the No. 8
three times. As predicted the officer was selected for the deputation post during
November’06 and relieved of the duties for reporting to the new office before Saturn became
retrograde in December’06.

Example Chart – III: Date/Time Of Query 27th June-2006/17:00 No: 6

The question was from a person who is the brother-in-law of the person who was operated
and in the hospital. He asked whether the person in the hospital would recover. The number
given was 6 representing Mars. Mars was in Cancer debilitated conjoined with enemy
planets Saturn and Mercury and also in the enemy Star (Ashresha). The position of Mars
was very bad. If the person should recover Mars has to move to Leo a bosom friend’s Rashi.
The prediction given was if the person can survive 15 days he would recover as Mars was to

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move to Leo after 15 days. However the individual could not survive for 15 days but expired
before that.

Example Chart – IV date/time of query 20th March 2006/10:30 No. 1

This query is related to profession. The individual had applied for transfer to his
choice station and he wanted to know whether his transfer would be considered favourably.
He has given a three digit number which was reduced to 1. Number 1 represents the Sun.
Sun was in a friendly Rashi and conjoined with an enemy planet and in Saturn’s star who
represents profession. Rahu is a retrograde planet and therefore cannot stop the Sun giving
results. Further the nakshatra lord Saturn in which Sun is posited was also retrograde. The
Sun was to move to its exaltation sign Aries around 15th April, 2006. As stated above the
period for Sun to give result is six months. Prediction given was that the transfer will
fructify within six months more specifically between 14th April and 14thMay 2006 and
between July 15th and September 15th 2006. As predicted the transfer order came during the
third week of April 2006 by that time Saturn also became straight and the individual was
relieved of his duties on 30-04-2006.
Here Rahu is coming towards Sun. One may get a doubt won’t Rahu eclipse Sun and
stop him from giving result? It is a genuine doubt, but as already explained being a
retrograde planet Rahu becomes ineffective and has no strength to obstruct the Sun who is
in a Friendly Sign. Even if it does so, it may delay but can’t negate the result. Keeping this
point in mind time of fructification was given as after 14th April and before 14th May when
Sun transits Aries (Exaltation Sign). Further, second period from 15th July to 15th September
was given as Sun transits Cancer and Leo Signs during that period (the period from 15th May
to 14th July is not favorable as Sun transits his enemy Sign Taurus and a Neutral Sign
Gemini)
*Special Note: Here I would like add one point regarding the period or exact timing of an
event. Notwithstanding the planetary periods (for fructification of results) given above I

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noticed that the planets are giving immediate results when they transit Exaltation/Friendly
sign more so the faster moving planets like Sun, Mars, Mercury, Venus and Moon.

Example Chart – V: date/time of query 14th Sept-2006/17:16 No. 6

One lady asked me whether she will be blessed with children in near future. The number she
gave was 6 representing Mars. As seen in the chart Mars is in Virgo an enemy Rashi and
conjoined with Mercury (Enemy) and Ketu (retrograde). Mars was in the star of Moon and
Moon was in the star of Mars there is an exchange of stars between the two. As per the
disposition of Mars in the chart I told her that she may not be blessed with child in the near
future. After a month or so she rang up and told that she was pregnant. I thought I have
gone wrong somewhere. Further, after some time she rang up and told me that there was a
miscarriage.

I could not understand why the lady was pregnant and why there was miscarriage. I
discussed with a very senior scholar regarding this. He clarified that Mars is the planet who
gives and takes. I was able to understand why this had happened like this.

Example Chart – VI: Date/Time Of Query 28th May -2007 No 9

The Query was regarding lost article. Mr. X wanted to know whether the gold chain
lost by his wife would be traceable. He was not sure where she lost the chain. The number
given was 9 representing Venus. The above chart shows the Venus is in Gemini a friendly
sign along with his friend Mercury who is in own house. The sign of Gemini represents bed
room among other things and Venus the ornaments I told him the chain was not lost and to
search in his bedroom at the place where his wife keeps make up articles. The gold chain was
found exactly the place which was told to him on the same day. One may note that the
planetary period for Venus is 15 days. The article was found within this period.

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Example Chart No VII: Date/Time Of Query 14th Feb-2008/17:20 No 2

This query was from a senior level officer who was alerted for transfer and wanted to get
retained in the same place for two more years. The number given was 2 representing Rahu.
He wanted to know whether he can get retained as desired. Rahu is a retrograde planet and
conjoined an enemy planet Sun. Rahu was placed in the star of Mars Dhanishta. Without
any hesitation it was predicted that his desire cannot be fulfilled. Later on I was told that
being a very senior officer he was having highest political contacts & moved earth and
heaven to get retained. But inspite of all his efforts it went in vain and now he is serving at a
different place against his wish.

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Conclusion

I have given several predictions applying the above method and found it working
fantastically and miraculously. Therefore, I request the readers to utilize the above tool, test
it further and post it for us to further perfect it as it is very simple and a snapshot way of
answering questions with accuracy. I would acknowledge Shri Sivala Subrahmanyam whose
work inspired me think differently.

Bhrighu Nadi Sangraha by N.Srinivasan Shastry

When Saturn touches/sees Rahu in his 1st round of transit, that is the age of
beginning of the profession/ business for the individual. -

The age of profession/business is known by the number of signs between Saturn and
Rahu or at times Venus, the time taken by Saturn to reach Rahu in the birth chart is
the age of profession (count the number of signs and multiply by 2.5 that is the age of
profession/business) -

When Jupiter touches Venus in his rounds of transit it shows the native will get
money as Venus is the significator of money

When Jupiter touches Sun, native will earn some good name and fame.

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A graduate in Mechanical Engineering
from University of Roorkee (Now IIT
Roorkee). U K Jha has produced over 100
thought provoking articles in several
astrological journals and is a known name in
the academic foray of this science. He is
known for his innovative ideas, one point
sharp logic, acute rationality and scientific
approach for dealing with the things. He is
the author of the book "Utopia and
Anarchy of Stars" and his commentaries on
Yoga-Pushpanjali and Phala Deepika is a
master piece for absorbing reading. His
another book "Lost Horizon of Vaidik
Astrology" and a book on ‘Tara Dasa’ is
likely to come out soon. Presently he is busy
writing commentary on Brihat Parasara
Hora Shasta (BPHS). His vast knowledge of
Tantra and esoteric psychology finds
conspicuous reflection in all of his works.
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Tara Dasa
By
U. K. Jha, India
Readership Level: Very Advanced
R esearch work on any topic in any
subject comprises of the massively
industrious efforts on the part of
the researcher and the outcome of the hard
labour involved therein needs to be viewed
with immense esteem, even in the braggart
freedom of our thought. Our endeavours
need to be appropriately and
comprehensively collated with the result
in terms of its freshness and active
applicability. The Tara Dasa being
discussed hereunder is just another
example of such labour of the scribe. As a
matter of fact the scribe in his quest for
obsolete and unknown Dasa systems from
the pandits residing in far flung corners of
our vast country came across with five
types of Dasa - all being called as Tara
Dasa but differed completely in method of
computation. In the subsequent essays
some more unknown Dasas such as
Bhuvaneshwari Dasa, Maheshwar Dasa,
Karak-Navamsha Dasa etc shall be
discussed that the scribe learnt from
different sources, mainly from Tantrik
scholars who were also great adepts in the
science of astrology. The current technique
of calculating Tara Dasa was learnt from a
Tantrik -Astrologer whom the scribe met
with in Kanak Durga temple at Vijayavada
(AP) and latter became his disciple.
 This is basically a Rasi Dasa and its description is not found in any of the known
standard classical works of astrology. But astrology is such an old subject that many
principles and techniques are still quite unknown. Every one was quite surprised when few
rare techniques/predictive tools were unearthed by late C S Patel from Deva-Keralam and
other Nadi texts viz. Bhrigu Bindu and Sun-Mercury-Venus arc; now rechristened after his
name as CSP Arc by few of his disciples. As such, the discerning readers are requested to
apply and test the efficacy of this form of Tara Dasa by themselves on several charts and see
the results. Even if it works on 40% cases its efficacy stands proved as there is no single
Dasa system dealt in the texts that can deliver more than 60% accurate results. There is also
another type of Rasi Dasa under the same name of Tara Dasa which is a conditional Dasa
and the same would be discussed separately in the subsequent issue of Saptarishis Astrology.

This Dasa takes the lead from VDS (Vimshottari Dasa System) for initiating the
process of computation but does not later follow the course of VDS and finally gets
converted into a Rasi Dasa. Thus it begins from Graha (planet) and moves to Rasi (sign) for
delineation of effects which is quite noteworthy because it comprises of the blending of
pulsations from planets and signs. It is not a conditional Dasa and can be applied freely on
any natal chart.
In this Dasa System, first of all, Tara Lagna is calculated with the help of elapsed
period of the planet operating at birth in VDS. The Dasa commence from the sign identical
with Tara Lagna or the 7th sign reckoned therefrom; whichever is stronger between the two.
The Tara Lagna for this and another type of Tara Dasa (Rasi type) as mentioned above is calculated
differently and; as such, the students need not get confused in this respect.

Evaluation of Tara Lagna:

Following steps are taken to work out the Tara Lagna in any birth map for this (type
of) Tara Dasa

1. Note down the planet operating at birth as per VDS and find out the sign occupied by
that planet in the natal chart. These are called Stambh Graha and Stambha Rasi
respectively.
2. Note down the elapsed period of that planet at birth as per Vimshottari Dasa System
(VDS).
3. Exclude the number of years elapsed at birth and convert the months into days
considering 30 days in each month.
4. Divide the total number of days thus obtained by the Maha Dasa period of that planet
(Stambha Graha) as given in VDS.
5. Add one in the quotient and expunge 12 or its multiple in case the quotient is more than
12.
6. Count as many sign away in direct or reverse order from the sign occupied by the planet
operating at birth (stambha graha) as per VDS i.e. from stambha Rasi.
7. The sign thus obtained is known as Tara Lagna and the 7th sign reckoned from there is
called Prati-Tara Lagna.
8. The Tara Dasa shall commence with stronger between Tara Lagna and Prati-Tara Lagna.
9. Remainder is used to work out the balance period of Tara Dasa at birth.

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 Counting for Tara Lagna

The counting as suggested at point 6 above is made from the Stambha Rasi. If this sign
is placed in the bright half of the horoscope that is from Janma Lagna (birth ascendant) to
8th house the counting would be direct. In case the Stambha Rasi is located in the darker
half that is between 2nd to 7th house, the counting shall be in reverse order.
It is quite inexplicable to take bright and dark half of the horoscope for reckoning
because it does not straight away say about day or night births; albeit, the rational seems to
be hinged on the same concept only. Why the link with VDS for computation of Tara
Lagna has been kept is also not known. Few such oddities can be clearly observed in this
system but it is hard to give reasons for any Dasa and its pattern of operation.

Order of Maha Dasa (Main Period)

Tara Lagna and Prati-Tara Lagna are determined as per the procedure described above
and their respective strength is evaluated. The Tara Dasa would begin with the stronger
between the two. After that the order of other signs are to be determined which depends
upon the odd or even nature of the sign with which the Dasa has commenced. If the Dasa
commencing sign is odd the order of Dasa would run in direct manner or zodiacal and if it is
an even sign the Dasa would proceed in reverse way.
For example, when the Dasa starting sign is odd, say Gemini the Dasa would proceed
as - Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces,
Aries and Taurus. But if the Dasa begins with some even sign, say Capricorn, the order of
Dasa would be Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, cancer, Gemini, Taurus,
Aries, Pisces and Aquarius.

Speculum for Sequence of Dasa

S.N Starting dasa Order Of Succession Of Signs

1 Aries Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio,
Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces.
2 Taurus Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius,
Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini
3 Gemini Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius,
Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus.
4 Cancer Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius,
Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo.
5 Leo Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn,
Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer
6 Virgo Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces,
Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra.
7 Libra Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces,
Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo.
8 Scorpio Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries,
Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius.
9 Sagittarius Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus,
Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio.
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 10 Capricorn Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer,
Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius.
11 Aquarius Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo,
Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn.
12 Pisces Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra,
Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries.

Judgement of Strength

Stronger of the Tara Lagna and the Prati-Tara Lagna is taken here for the
commencement of Dasa but the criteria for assessment of the strength is completely baffling
because it is decided on the basis of Argala. Out of the two houses under consideration here
whichever has better Argala is deemed stronger in this case. This is a unique approach in
working out the comparative strength of the two houses.
Since the use of Argala for the purpose of evaluation of strength is found no where the
scribe could not remain silent and wanted to know the rationality but his preceptor could not
also provide a convincing answer. It is presumed that Argala stops the dissipation of energy
from any house and thereby it becomes stronger in comparison to the house which is not
equipped with Argala because the free drainage of energy renders it weak. That can be the
only possible reason for considering the Argala for evaluation of strength of a house. This;
however, indicates the importance of Argala in the horoscope.
The scribe personally feels that the judgement of the strength of the house should be
made on the basis of the provisions available in Jaimini Astrology but here the discussion is
confined strictly to what was taught to him (scribe) by his preceptor. This technique has
been used on several birth charts over many years and satisfactory results have been
obtained. Hence only Argala shall be considered here for the evaluation of comparative
strength between the Tara Lagna and Prati-Tara Lagna to decide the commencement of
Dasa.

Concept of Argala

The planet occupying 2nd, 4th and 11th positions reckoned from any house constitute
Argala for that house. The planets placed in 12th, 10th and 3rd position from a house works to
destroy or obstruct the Argala of that house. If the 3rd position is occupied by three malefic
planets it forms Argala for that house. Similarly the planets located in 5th position produce
Argala and it is obstructed by the planets placed in the 9th position from the house under
consideration.
If house has Argala from three positions and obstruction from two positions it shall be
deemed as having Argala. If the Argala producing houses have more number of planets than
the obstructing place, the Argala is considered to be operative. The Argala produced from 3rd
position is called ‘Nirbhasargala’.

Duration of Maha Dasa & Antar-Dasa

Each sign has a duration of 9 years in main period (Maha Dasa) and 12th part of the
same that is 9 months is the duration of Antar-dasa or Bhukti (sub-period) for each sign.
Thus, the total Dasa period in this system of Tara Dasa is 108 years.
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 Order of Antar Dasa (Sub-period)

The order of signs in sub-period again depends upon the location of Stambha Graha in
Sampad or Visampad rasi. Sampad Rasis are Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius and
Pisces and the Visampad Rasis are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius. If
the Stambha Graha is situated in the odd sign of Visampad group of Rasi (sign) the sub-
period would run in direct order but if in even sign of same group it would be in reverse
way.
For example, suppose the sub-period under Gemini Dasa is to be worked when the
Stambha Graha in the natal chart is located in Libra which is an odd sign of the Visampad
group. So the sub-period under any Dasa will run direct as - Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo,
Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries and Taurus. But suppose the
Stambha Graha in the same case is placed in Taurus which is an even sign of the Visampad
group the sub-period will proceed in reverse way as - Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces,
Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo and Cancer.
Similarly the Antar- Dasa would be direct if the Stambha Graha is located in the even
sign of the Sampad group and would run reverse if placed in the odd sign of the same Rasi-
group. For example, suppose the Stambha Graha in above case placed in Cancer which is an
even sign of the Sampad group the Dasa would be direct as - Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo,
Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries and Taurus. But if the
Stambha Graha is placed in Aquarius which is an odd sign of the Sampad group the sub-
period would be reverse as - Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius,
Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo and Cancer.
Here due care needs to be taken as it is not exactly as per suggestions found elsewhere
in Jaimini. It should also not be mistaken as a Jaimini Dasa.

Now let us see the application of this Dasa on few charts.

Chart No. 1: A B Vajpayee, Ex-PM Of India

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 Planet operating at birth - Mercury; Balance of Dasa- 09yr 04month 05days

Mercury is placed in Sagittarius; As such;

Stambha Rasi - Sagittarius which an odd sign of the Visampad group

Stambha Graha - Mercury

Elapsed period of Mercury at birth - 07yr 07month 25 days

Excluding years, total number of days; 7 X 30 + 25 = 235 days

Dasa Period of Mercury - 17 yrs; After dividing 235 by 17, we get

Quotient - 13; and Remainder - 14

Add one to quotient; 13+1 = 14

Expunge multiples of 12; 14-12 = 2

Stambha Graha Mercury is placed in the darker half of the natal chart. So the counting
from the Stambha Rasi (Sagittarius) shall be reverse. Counting two signs away from
Sagittrius in reverse direction gives Scorpio. Therefore; Scorpio is the Tara Lagna and
Taurus is Prati-Tara Lagna. Readers may note that sign Scorpio being Tara Lagna is
supposed to be playing quite effective role in the life of the native and many astrologers
believe that he (Vajpayee) was born in Scorpio Lagna on the basis of certain qualities
observed in him.
Dasa would start from the stronger of the Scorpio and Taurus. This shall be decided
on the basis of Argala here
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 Sn Argala Position Tara Lagna Prati-Tara Lagna
1 2nd place Jupiter, Sun, Mercury NIL
2 4th place NIL NIL
3 11th place NIL Mars
4 5th place Mars NIL

It is obvious from above table that Argala formed to Tara Lagna (Scorpio) is more
potent than Argala produced to Prati-Tara Lagna (Taurus) and therefore; Tara Dasa would
start with Tara Lagna i.e. Scorpio. Since Scorpio is an even sign the Dasa would start in
reverse that is Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius,
Capricorn and Sagittarius. Here the concept of Sampad and Visampad group does not apply.
They are used for the order of succession in Sub-periods.

Balance Of Tara Dasa at birth

In the above calculation, the remainder obtained was 14.

So, the Ratio; 14/17 = 0.823529

As such; Dasa balance at birth; 9 X 0.823529 = 7.41176 yrs

= 7 Yrs 04 month 28 days

Date of birth 25 - 12 - 1924

28 - 04 - 0007 Scorpio Dasa
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23 - 05 - 1932
00 - 00 - 0063 upto Aries Dasa (7 X 9)
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23 - 05 - 1995

Pisces Dasa started from 23-05-1995 and Vajpayee became PM in March 1998. Let us see
the Antar-Dasa or Bhukti (sub-period) details.
As Stambha Graha Mercury is placed in the odd sign (Sagittarius) of Visam pad
group, the sub-period would run direct

23 - 05 - 1995
00 - 09 - 0000 Pisces-Pisces
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23 - 02 - 1996
00 - 27 - 0000 Pisces-Aries, Taurus, Gemini
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23 - 05 - 1998
00 - 09 - 0000 Pisces - Cancer
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23 - 02 - 1999
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 00 - 09 - 0000 Pisces - Leo
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23 - 11 - 1999

Vajpayee first became P.M during Gemini Bhukti which signifies luck in his
horoscope. He again became PM in October 1999 when Leo Bhukti was in operation and to
true to the quality of gain (11th house) the post of PM was regained.

Chart. No. 2: Smt. Indira Gandhi

Sun was operating at birth in VDS and it is placed in Scorpio. Hence

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 Stambha Rasi - Scorpio; Stambha Graha - Sun

Balance of Sun Dasa at birth - 01 yr 11month 26days.

As such; Elapsed period - 04yrs 00month 04days

Total number of days, excluding years - 04 days

After dividing it by Dasa period (6) of Sun, we get quotient - 0; remainder - 04

Add one to quotient: 0 + 1 = 1

Hence Scorpio is Tara Lagna and Taurus is Prati-Tara Lagna; The Dasa would start
with the stronger between these two

Sn Argala Position Tara Lagna Prati-Tara Lagna

1 2nd place Venus, Rahu Ketu
2 4th place NIL Mars
3 11th place NIL NIL

Prati Tara Lagna Taurus has Argala from two positions and hence it is strong. The
dasa would start with Taurus. As Taurus is an even sign the Dasa would run reverse i.e.
Taurus, Aries, Pisces etc.

Balance Of Tara Dasa:

Remainder is 4. Hence, ratio = 4/6

Dasa balance at birth =04/06 X 9 = 6yrs 00 month 00 days

Her gruesome assassination took place in October 1984.

Date of birth 19 - 11 - 1917

00 - 00 - 0006 - Taurus Dasa
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19 - 11 - 1923
00 - 00 - 0009 - Aries Dasa
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19 - 11 - 1932
00 - 00 - 0009 - Pisces Dasa
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19 - 11 - 1941
00 - 00 - 0009 - Aquarius Dasa
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19 - 11 - 1950
00 - 00 - 0009 - Capricorn Dasa
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 19 - 11 - 1959
00 - 00 - 0009 - Sagittarius Dasa
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19 - 11 - 1968
00 - 00 - 0009 - Scorpio Dasa
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19 - 11 - 1977
00 - 00 - 0009 - Libra Dasa
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19 - 11 - 1986

Libra Dasa started from 19th of November 1977. Libra is identical with the 4th house
and in astrology the 4th house also defines the exit from this world because it is the place for
realisation of the attributes of the 8th house that is death.
Let us see in Bhukti (sub-period) which sign was actually operating to bring about this
process of exit. Stambh Graha Sun is situated in Scorpio which is the even sign of the
Visam Pad group and hence, the Bhukti would run in reverse order i.e. Libra-Libra; Libra-
Virgo; Libra-Leo; Libra-Cancer etc

Aquarius Bhukti in Libra Dasa ended on 19-08-1984 and there after Capricorn (killer)
Bhukti came in operation

Commencement of Libra Dasa 19 - 11 - 1977

Upto Aquarius Bhukti 00 - 09 - 0006 (81 months)
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19 - 08 - 1984
00 - 09 - 0000
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19 - 05 - 1985

Capricorn being identical with the 7th house is imbued with strong killer currents and
under the Dasa of Libra (4th house) it became potentially dangerous.

Chart. No. 3

Here is the horoscope of a native who was a high positioned executive but was
suspended from the job on some serious charges of corruption in July 2005. He is still under
suspension and the inquiry is in progress.
Mars was operating at birth and it is placed in the sign Leo. Hence

Stambha Rasi - Leo; Stambha Graha - Mars.

Balance of Mars Dasa at berth as per VDS - 05yrs 11months 07days

Elapsed period of Mars - 01yr 00month 23days

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 Ignoring the year total number of days - 23

After dividing it by Dasa period(7) of Mars we get Quotient 3 and remainder 2.

Add one in quotient; 3 + 1 = 4

Stambha Graha Mars is located in brighter half hence counting from the Stambha Rasi
would be direct. It gives Scorpio sign. As such; Scorpio is Tara Lagna and Taurus is Prati-
Tara Lagna. Dasa will start from the stronger between these two

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 Sn Argala Position Tara Lagna Prati-Tara Lagna
1 2nd place NIL Sun, Mercury
2 4th place Ketu Mars, Rahu
3 11th place NIL NIL

The Argla of Prati-Tara Lagna is strong and therefore; Tara Dasa start with Taurus.
Since Taurus is an even sign, the Tara dasa would run in reverse order.

Balance of Tara Dasa

Remainder is 2; hence Ratio 2/7 = 0.2857

Dasa balance at birth - 9 X 0.2857

= 02yrs 06 months 26days
The native was suspended from job in July 2005 when Sagittarius Dasa was in
operation. Sagittarius is identical with 3rd house and is aspected by Rahu. Hence it is
severely imbued with the currents of damage and destruction.

Date of birth 01 - 07 - 1961

Taurus Dasa 26 - 06 - 0002
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27 - 01 - 1964
Upto Capricorn Dasa 00 - 00 - 0036
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27 - 01 - 2000

Sagittarius Dasa started from 27th of January 2000. Let us see the Bhukti of sign that
caused the manifestation of this event.
Stambha Graha Mars is placed in Leo which is an odd sign of the Sam pad group.
Therefore; Bhukti would run in reverse order i.e. Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra etc.

Start of Sagittarius Dasa 27 - 01 - 2000

Upto Gemini Bhukti 00 - 03 - 0005 (7 X 9 = 63 months)
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27 - 04 - 2005

The Taurus Bhukti started from 27th April 2005 and the suspension from job occurred
in July 2005. Taurus sign is identical with 8th house, hence is capable of producing bad
events like defeat, defamation, insult, injury etc. The event has occurred in line with the
same.
We may note here one interesting point with respect to VDS, just for comparison. In
VDS luck lord Mercury was operating under the Dasa of Yoga Karka Saturn. As such,
occurrence of such bad event as per VDS can be quite baffling. But Tara Dasa gives the clue
as it shows the play of destructive vibrations emanating from two bad houses 3rd and 8th.
Thus, possibility of bad events was almost unavoidable.

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 The method of calculation of this Dasa has been explained in detail and more examples
are with held as they can only increase the length of this essay. Readers may try this Dasa
and find out its efficacy by themselves. The scribe is using this Dasa since many years and
has got quite encouraging results.

...............Excerpts from author's forthcoming book - "Tara Dasa"

When Jupiter in his first round of transit touches Dragons Tail that is the year of
danger for the individual

In the 4th round of Jupiter’s transit development of house/landed property is

denoted.

The 5th round of Jupiter is for children and their developments or fall back
whereas the 6th round of Jupiter denotes the dangers to the native himself
When Saturn in transit sees the 8H from Jupiter or the planets therein or
sometimes the lord of the 8th house from Jupiter, then death or troubles to the
native’s is denoted.

Jupiter in Gemini, Sagittarius and Pisces, the life of the native will be very good
only after 41 years of age.

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A graduate in Mechanical Engineering
from University of Roorkee (Now IIT
Roorkee) U K Jha has produced over 100
thought provoking articles in several
astrological journals and is a known name
in the academic foray of this science. He is
known for his innovative ideas, one point
sharp logic, acute rationality and scientific
approach for dealing with the things. He is
the author of world famous book "Utopia
and Anarchy of Stars" and his
commentaries on Yoga-Pushpanjali and
Phala Deepika is a master piece for
absorbing reading. His another book "Lost
Horizon of Vaidik Astrology" and a book
on Tara Dasa is likely to come out soon.
Presently he is busy writing commentary
on Brihat Parasara Hora Shasta (BPHS).
His vast knowledge of Tantra and esoteric
psychology find conspicuous reflection in
all of his works.
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Occultism In
Astrological Remedies
By
U.K.Jha, India.
Every astrologer worth his salt has to
field a question, if course of destiny is
alterable and whether there exists any chance
of escaping the virulence of sinful previous
karmas. In case we, the wearer of this
perishable mortal robe; the indwellers of this
physical mould called body, are incapable of
escaping the impending doom, then what
purpose does astrology serve in telling those
unpleasant things in advance, because the
mechanical wheel of time (Kala chakra) would
bring about whatever is destined, without any
favour or prejudice. Any prior information
can only be an unwanted botheration, nothing
more than mere psychological burden. People
go for horoscopic consultation in quest of
remedies for the impending dooms and
astrology has drawn its sustenance by
providing remedial measures since time
immemorial. If the remedies do not work,
then there is no charm in prognostication
atleast for the masses. For marketing the
remedial measures, it is indispensable that the
querist is comprehensively convinced that it
does work if applied properly. But how does it
work?
An intelligent querist knows for certainty
that the law of Karma is inviolable. It is firm
and binding to ensure that every cause is
articulately linked to its appropriate
corresponding effects, else the guarantee
granted by Lord Krishna in Bhagvad Gita to
work honestly without looking at the fruits
thereof; for the fruits bound by actions would
automatically accrue, would become void
inviting total banishment of the great dicta
Karmanyavadhakaraste ma phaleshu kadachan.
The prospects of superbly seizing
 correspondence between the cause and its effects cannot be erased from the constantly
suspecting minds of intelligentsia. Under such circumstances the power of remedy must integer
and repose on possibility of the great verities which translate the cause and corresponding effects
to something not necessarily linked and prearranged under the sway of any active force of
superiority. As such, the philosophy of remedial astrology and the principles of inviolable law of
cause and effect seem to be mutually opposed and contradictory theories brought to an
inconvenient wedlock and the only solution in sight is to divorce the prognostications considering
it an obnoxious set of aboriginal dogma.
This can be the simplest way for a querist to rid himself from the snare of astrological
obsessions since he does not get a convincing answer in respect of effectuation of prescribed
remedies and the veracity about the effectiveness of any puissant use of such measures. Even the
most erudite astrologers in their awakened thoughts feel that all their industrious research and well
appreciated lengthy papers become redundant on the face of this one fundamental query
emanating from the affirmation of normal human aspiration about efficacy of remedies. The
sincere querist guided by such suspicions in his heart and the doubts active in the realms of
thoughts raised at the highest horizon of his logical wisdom feels flustered and naturally remains
engaged in tracing the triune path of remedies; not just for a lark, as he is genuinely concerned
about his own situation; his inner confusion resting on the fulcrum of "Law of Action", and loaded
with a strong desire to explore the convincing and comprehensive possibilities as to why and how
the measures suggested for averting the virulent results of sinful actions already done in the
previous births should work. It is; therefore, essential that he, in his absorbing quest, must get a
resolving reply that can help him proceed from a new poise of being at the very depths of his
psychic foundation; with conviction and confidence that means of remedies can really liberate him
from the clutches of previous deeds.
Man, so long he is riding the high waves of repeated success, gives little importance to the
recondite things like destiny and divinity and attributes all the accomplishments to his own
prowess, planning, skill, endeavour and dexterity. Till such time, the talk about luck and future; to
him, is only the cup of tea for those who are found wanting in ability and expertise to perform and
compete. His vanity of success and self-confidence provide a commanding light of conviction that
everything in this world can be had by application of manipulative efforts, superior enough to
snatch away the goal from the jaws of clashing material and other forces; for, in his wisdom,
achievements are born only out of the struggles of intelligence and skill. He deems himself the
master of the contending forces operating in the arena of competitions and considers himself smart
enough to pull the success out of many actual and potential discords. Only when beleaguered by
the constant failures, assailed by disappointing outcomes and assaulted by circumventing
helplessness; which stands tall before him to devour his skills and abilities, that he thinks about
intangible things like providence and destiny. Dejected and discouraged, defeated and trammelled,
he feels forced to turn his gaze and approaches an astrologer for possible causes of failures and
appropriate solutions.
But his pride, though wounded due to defeats in the battle of life, still works incessantly,
keeping his mind alert and awakened, to know if any such recourse as astrological remedies are
really of any worth. Most of the people who seek remedial assistance from an astrologer are quite
intelligent and have invariably met their water-loo in the struggle of personal and professional
excellence. It is only after they have exhausted all the options at their command, squarely mauled
by the over-powering circumstantial forces, that they revert back to the science of astrology. They
are basically wranglers of top class and; as such, despite the defeats and devastation suffered, their
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 power of self-assertion remains intact and their active intelligence casts doubt on every
intangible thing. This is because; they are the ardent practitioners of the theory;" I cannot conquer
without waging war against my competitors and my surroundings." They cannot rest in peace
with any honeyed gloss or any optimistic scufflings because they have lost stake and now need a
concrete and convincing clarification, even if it is fragmental in the total firmament of truth. So,
their suspecting position is generally justified and assuredly bonafide.
Intelligence ruled over by Mercury is one of the subtlest attribute of the self and when it tastes
few easy but big successes in the beginning; for which phenomenal causative factor is Rahu, the
native feels unduly and falsely elated. There is nothing unnatural in it because Rahu himself is a
planet of high intelligence who could accurately guess the fraud perpetrated on the demons and
could also manage to have a taste of the nectar before being beheaded. The self-arrogation of
success is caused easily by the influence of Rahu on intelligence (Mercury) that works at the
abyssal layer of human constitution. So, such a querist can not and must not be expected to accept
the remedial measures of astrology readily and would certainly like to satisfy himself by exercising
all the slaughtering reasons and logic till it looks rational and assuredly accurate on the plane of
pragmatic principles. Rahu, which is a planet of Karmic discharge; working on the principle of war
and destruction at all the planes of existence, revels in trampling and breaking the things even in
intellectual realms. As such, the doubts raised by the sincere querists bear no incongruity so long
they are honestly in quest for a sound logic and verifiable fact of our highest psychological
possibilities.
The available texts on astrology and Karma-Kanda are shockingly silent about the operational
pattern of Karma-Vipaka in respect of the cosmogenesis of Karma in the invisible realms beyond
mind and matter. This has got to be accepted as a great shortcoming which can be removed only
through the reading of related subjects dealing with the transition period and the crisis the soul
experiences from death to rebirth. The philosophy of remedial astrology and remedies shall look
frippery and moonshine so long a clear exposition of the great forces in cosmos; clashing together
for rapid destruction and reconstruction, are not lucidly enabled for better appreciation of
intelligence. The violent convulsions of chaotic vibrations in the occult world constantly remain
operative and work incessantly upon the human beings and other terrestrial things through the
planets on physical and psychological level. The need and basis of remedial measures can be
eliminated by one single stroke of simple postulation that the universe exists merely as a
mechanical operation of brute and indifferent material forces or an equally mechanical play of
ideas and energy arising out of an original inexplicable non-existence. However, this would also
simultaneously refute the basic tenets of astrology that destiny is nothing but the fruits of actions
carried out in the previous births and that there was an existence prior to this existence which is
inseparably linked to its past and present status. To avoid any such baffling situation or to thwart
away such inconvenient incongruities one shall have to have a clear picture about the field; which
is the play ground of the disembodied soul, and a regulating principle, the Supreme Immutable self
or the knower of the field.
The manifestation of the Divine Essence or all pervading principles into various names and
forms constitute the eternal creation of this world in its multitudinous relativities. The source of
the infinite Energy-Substance is some unknown invisible Sun located somewhere at the centre of
the vast stretch of this cosmos. When in the orthodox astrology we say Sun is the soul of the
cosmic universe–Kalasyatma Bhaskarh the reference is made to the unknown cosmic Sun, which
in the terrestrial pattern of life and things is represented by our solar Sun. But it does not
necessarily contain within it all that we fail to see and grasp, as means and material, condition and
field on a plane belonging to other worlds beyond the horizon of our knowledge and the existence
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of which is absolutely beyond the rapidly encompassing ken of human intelligence. Sages knew it
well and; as such, they also made provisions for delineating the chart with respect to the Atma-
Karka, despite describing Sun as the significator of soul. Unfortunately, the procedures pertaining
to proper use of Sun with respect to Atma Karaka for knowing the karmic energy signatures of the
embodied soul has been lost over the aeons. But this does imply that the relation of the man with
respect to the cosmos has become absolute and this relationship can become intelligible only if the
horoscope is studied in the light of the occult doctrines.
The universe is no cluster of blinding and helplessly self-existent masses thrown haphazardly
into the orbit of eternity nor is it the creation of ignorant forces engaged into an unguided and
uncontrolled process of self-creation and self-destruction. There is a definite order subsisting
behind each and every thing from the subtlest to the grossest level of creation and destruction and
which is wholly self-aware, endowed with secret Intelligence and; therefore, being the master of
itself, functions in a self-imposed regulatory manner to conceal and reveal the progression of
phenomenal perpetuation. Because of its own inbuilt self-instincts, it involves itself in each and
every step or level, realises itself in various names and forms and informs and unfolds itself to the
individual seeker. No remedial therapy of astrology can work efficiently without invoking and
favourably activating this infinite active force to provide healing and relief.
Scriptures describe it by the term Sachchidananda or Ultimate or Absolute Reality. In its
reduction to the physical mould of mind and matter, it has an inlaid nature of concealing itself at
each successive levels in the ever enveloping successive veils. So, in the process of revealing which
is necessarily a progressive one, it ascends to unfold itself layer by layer, and level by level,
wherein each concealing level or layer work as an instrument of ascension for the ardent and
genuinely articulate seeker. Both the universe and the individual are the descention of same
ultimate Substance– Energy and it can be approached also through the same path through the
reverse way, all other relevant collectivities being the product of their own interactions. This
Substance-Energy is verily referred to as chit-shakti in Tantra doctrine and its veiling characteristic
as Maya-Shakti, the later not being separate from the former but inalienably subsisting as a
permanent attribute ever operative to create the universe and all other things as mind and matter.
The globe of the individual karmic energy signature of an embodied soul is pervaded and
constantly influenced by this Supreme Substance Energy.
Astrology is purely secular and works in accordance with the principles of absolute non-
duality. However, astrological monism does not regard the Pure principle of Existence or
Universal Chit as an epiphenomenal accident or bizarre proclivities of sustenance but holds it as
the plenum that sustains and vitalises all phenomenal existence, or a datum on which all forms of
multiple experience rests. This pure-principle in the horoscope is called the Kala-Purusha or the
infinitude of awareness; without any name or form, without any determinant, having a state of
complete quiescence where the potential is zero or infinity. In the individual nativity its presence
can be deemed as a condition without any strain or tension which actually accentuates or springs
up from within, the moment even a slightest construction; owing to previous Karmic energy
signature, is put upon it. Kala Purush is impartial in nature and stands above all antithesis of rest
and motion (event), existing as an equipotent surface of energy distribution that is in a state of
complete quiescence. All the individual embodied souls (Jeevatma) shed lustre by His lustre and
shine because He shines. So all things depend on this universal consciousness (Kala Purusha) but It
has not to be dependent on anything for its manifestations. It is in fact an inscrutable being upon
which no category can be fastened.
Kala Purusha as Sachchidananda persists in all the state of Becoming because in Sat aspect, it is
the root of the principle of Divine Will that, though
409 itself remaining unmanifest, finds expression
in Divine Power as Shakti, whereas, in the chit aspect it is the root of all the Mind principle which
is the cause of all manifestations. For any manifested state, the essentiality of Maya or the
obscuring and veiling principle is intensely and unavoidably inevitable and the Vaidik bards while
formulating the principles of astrology through horoscope, in the light of inevitability of
reincarnation, did not keep this essentiality at abeyance. The nodes in the birth-chart fulfil this
requirement of veiling principles, the Rahu being more formidably assertive than Ketu to obscure
and veil the all pervading principles and engender the ocean of great ignorance. Their impact is
more severely noticed on the luminaries–Sun and Moon, that is the spiritual and mental aspects of
the embodied ego. The aspect of Rahu on Sun is recognised as the weakening of soul-force and that
of the same on Moon as degenerative to intellectual, temperamental and emotional disposition of
the individual so as to incapacitate him to take up any courageous advancement on the path of
unfoldments.

The nodes work as obscuring energy for the house they are located in as well as for their
dispositors. They also act as veiling force for the planets and the houses they cast their aspect on.
The effects of the nodes play to prevent the rise and growth of the intellectual and ethical
perplexities into a higher consciousness governed by some superior set of laws. As such, it is
always imperative to select an appropriate Mantra for the native on the basis of his horoscope for
effective mitigation of the virulent effects and the situation of Rahu and Ketu becomes crucially
significant for working out the right type of Mantra. While accommodating the selected Mantra in
the horoscope of the native it is invariably found that they break on the critical points produced by
the nodes. However, it is not difficult for the enlightened adepts in the field of spiritualism and the
scribe has tested in several instances that the Mantra given by the great masters safely
accommodates in the horoscope of the aspirants. The selection of an appropriate Manta is
extremely essential so that the vibrations raised by them may result into more refined actions and
purified desires so that the personal virtues can easily exceed the personal sin. This happens due to
the subtle transformation in the inner configuration of the man on psycho-somatic plane.
Absentation of the obscurities enables the universal, the impersonal and the divine spirit to work
through the incarnated ego for fetching desired effects as well as for its actual upward evolution.
However, the nodes are not the lone obscuring and veiling principles operating in the birth
chart but infact work in tandem with the lords of 6th, 8th and 12th houses which are another set of
forces for creation of ignorance. Lagna and its lord are the vital truth of natural existence of the
embodied soul and all that is favourable, say 5th and 9th lords, help it in attaching itself to the
same truth of that same order. This remain ever engaged in the struggle of ascension from lower to
the higher self for pursuance of spiritual goal that is to enhance the enablement of a state for the
struggling ego to cease to be mind and to become spirit even while dwelling in its physical robe.
This upward transference can result in the production of actions, be on mental or verbal or
physical plane, befitting the requisite requirements of the evolutionary process.
The soul is made to reincarnate not merely to exhaust the credit balance of its previous Karmic
energy signature but also to appropriately apply and involve itself into the requisite deeds and
actions needed for advancing the cause of liberation, to associate in the field of evolution in such a
way that the individual sin can be slaughtered by the ethical sense of personal virtues congenial for
amelioration of social and public duty. But unfortunately, under the atrocious attack of greed,
avarice and sense gratification etc. it forgets fully its principal objective to defend that right and to
combat the oppressive forces of seducement ever existent at play in the normal human life and
mind, and thus deviates from the path of upward transferences, the foundation of which is cast in
our abyssal inner being. The mighty power contained in the process of sense gratification is the
cause of derailment of the ego from its predetermined goal of appointed consummations leading to
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mutation and variation of the personality; aims and objectives, dictated by providence. The 6th
house is the house of appointed obstructions, 8th house is the deeper dark hole leading to limitless
falls and frustration and the 12th house signifies the two possible directions of rotation of the
vortex formed within and consisting of the eddy currents of evolution and involution of spirit.
Hence, the recitation of Mantra demands personal mental application because the worship through
the hired priests may not be very effective, on this front and for such objectives.
The spiritual problem of a modern man has become insurmountable not merely on account of
the fact that he has turned grossly materialistic but also because he has undergone greatest
conceivable disappointments of all humanity's hopes. At the bottom, there is growing doubt
behind all these palliative measures being marketed in the name of sure-remedies. Over the years,
man has suffered fatal shocks in the hands of sooth-sayers and remedy marketers in the field of
astrology and; as a cumulative result, he has become essentially uncertain about the efficacy of
these measures; expectations and fantasies turning aside into traumas and terrors, frustration and
fluttering agitation. This can be said from the experiences of those intellectuals whose penetrating
questions on this front an astrologer has to field quite often, their intellectual grandiose seeking
answers of similarly grandiose objectivity. As such, while taking up this vexed issue for rational
and logically legitimate discussion, I am fully aware of the risks and the magnitude of the
suspicions in the minds of the querist as well as the aspirations of our fellow students of astrology
who always found convenience in evading such pointed questions by turning their head right or
left.
Many authors in their otherwise excellent works on the healing aspect in astrology have
prudently avoided undertaking the treatment of this difficult issue and a few of them, just to
conceal their own limited exposure to the relevant Sastra, have chosen to dispute the authenticity
of Tantra and Mantra etc. Yet they can be seen in their proudest assertion recommending the
worship of various deities on case to case basis. The basic point that confounds their wisdom and
reduces their arguments; no matter on whose name it is made, to absurd banality is how astrology;
if it is truly a Vedanga, can afford to repudiate the Vedantik concepts of creation. If the astrology is
made to violate the basic rules for creation and the primary principles of manifestation what are
we looking for through the positional manipulations of stars in the birth-map?
The problem with this class of astrologers is that they have little or nought knowledge about
the modern science and yet while dealing with a subject of totally spiritual nature as astrology,
want that its principles ought to bear the hall mark of modern science. Spiritual principles deal
with the higher and finer laws of nature; while, science (modern) works with the lower and gross
laws of nature. Both have same objective. The process of birth of a planet and a child is
astoundingly identical and their end is also governed by the same universal principle. These
astrologers; therefore, behave erratically, just to conceal their own diffidence and lack of courage to
accept astrology on purely spiritual basis, and ignorantly attack those sastras for the aid of which
astrology was originally evolved to a full fledged subject. The worst victim of these ill-informed
people, who at times rejoice moving with swollen head considering themselves as true contributors
to astrological world, has been the crowning philosophy of Tantra. For example, when we talk
about Maya or Maya Shakti, what clue astrology can offer about it; though it is there and can be
comprehended logically with the help of the findings of the modern science. For the sake of those
who have worked over-time to highjack astrology from its original source or root and are vaunting
and flaunting the ill-construed outcomes of their so called articulate research, I have elaborated
later how Maya is a totally pragmatic and scientifically acceptable concept.
Materialism cannot remain concomitant with the spiritualism nor the modern man can be
expected to relinquish their cherished goal and path
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negative persuasion or brute denials but can only be logically convinced to see reasons as to why
spiritualism demands certain self-imposed disciplines owing to the inlaid requirements of the great
cosmic ideation. His consciousness is a conditioned consciousness of mind and matter and his
objectives, therefore, revolve round the basic necessities of materialistic origin. The sense of surety
and security vanishes as one begins to realise that every advance step in external world brings
about an increasing possibility for yet another catastrophe. Unless the passion to heap up necessary
material comforts does not die out talk of spiritualism would continue to sound like hollow
promises. One has to realize and get convinced at the bottom of his own heart that the so called
success and achievements have accorded him nothing but temporary devilish delight. The process
of return can set in motion like an avalanche only under the conditions of extremities of either
hopes or despairs, whenever enough of them are gathered together.
For the modern men religion does not seem to come from within, from the soul, but to have
like inventory lists of the external world. Even while seeking remedies under the extreme physico-
mental duress, he is never seized by any strong urge for inner revelation, but tries instead to select
a spiritual rescue. It is a conviction of putting religion on like the holiday bests, only to take them
off finally, once the end and objectives are met. The generally increased awareness of intelligentsia
towards astrology is no doubt interestingly appalling but they have not so far readily reconciled to
it with good taste, because astrology has failed to unfold its original vistas of spirituality. As such,
the passion invested in pursuit of these interests is without doubt psychical energy which has been
turned back from the obsolete religious inklings but again finds itself obscured into the mere
planetary juggleries of exoteric imports. One must not forget to take into account that these
developments have inwardly a truly religious character even though externally they hanker for
some scientific hall-mark.
The concept of Mantra is too vast, controversial and enormously debatable, the detailed
exposition of which, if taken to a fuller exposition, may give birth to a separate booklet which
would be a digression from the present scope of this paper. Astrology being a science of cosmic
exposition itself contains into its fundamental principles, the veiling necessities of cosmic process
of manifestations through evolutions and mutations. This has got to be clearly understood and
carefully explored in the nativities that depict the particular creation (event) at a particular point
of time under a particular set of conditions (Dasha, Kala and Patra). Mantra is a set of words and
alphabets and the concept of creation with the word is an eternally accepted truth. Word or speech
is an attribute of the 2nd house of the horoscope. The energy of Mantra is a killer that kills the
momentum of karmic energy signature of the previous births, if applied properly. The long
application and faulty procedures of incantation can even kill the man himself. So, it is necessary
that the procedure for incantation of Mantra must be learnt under the guidance of an adept, because
it is too risky and potentially dangerous. Durga Saptsati has loudly cautioned the aspirants–Gyatwa
prarabhya kurveet na kurvano vinnashyati- that they must tread on this risky path only after knowing
the procedure fully. Mantra which is an attribute of the 5th house, finds its most active play in the
2nd house which is a maraka sthana (killer). Therefore, the wrong or improper application of the
force contained in Mantra can also finish the user of this force. It is in this consideration that the
sages have repeatedly advised not to drabble with the power of Mantra for a lark and only try to
seek protection through it with most devoted and dedicated applications.
After birth the embodied soul forgets its effulgent supernalities completely and lives a
ramshackle life in demented state owing to the atrocious impact of previous karmic energy
signature. Most of its actions are governed by the phenomenal flux of Karmic ruts or the peregrine
worldly (circumstantial) drives of sense gratification as a result of which man lives a benighted
life on planet earth like an ordinary runt. It is certainly perfidious in respect of the fantabulous
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efforts put into by the guardian angels for upliftment of the soul before it proceeded for
reincarnation. The body begotten after birth has its own deficiencies, discrepancies and
shortcomings owing to the vast active force of Karma operating under extremely complex matrices
of cosmic impulses. Nature does not accept him with an open arm like an affectionate mother but
treats him like a slattern intruder disallowing easy access to each opportunity that can once again
make him a sybarite. This is not on account of any ingrained hostility but purely intentioned to
save the embodied soul from the squeals of grumpy sensual attractions and to enable it to stay
timorous so that nothing can ever distract it from the original purpose of birth. But unfortunately,
man delights in conquering the circumstantial impediments to score success on material front
instead of conquering himself for the spiritual advancements. Such surly tendencies bring in only
the rumbling sorrows and sufferings in life.
Every embodied soul lives in seven bodies viz physical body, Etheric body, Astral body, Mental
body, Spiritual body, cosmic body and bodiless state of which the later four bodies remain dormant
and inaccessible through ordinary modes of actuations and approach. Even the former three bodies
do not live active and fully developed in most of the human beings which can be judged with little
insight from the attitudinal disposition and behavioural pattern of a person. The first seven years
from birth is governed by the forces of physical or gross body wherein neither the intellectualism
sprouts forth with good intensity nor the desires (kama) manifest in high propensity. Many people
live in this state till the end of their life and there is hardly any difference between these people
and an ordinary animal who survive by assiduously attending the call of nature and react in
accordance to the circumstantial stimuli without applying any sense of discrimination.
Unfortunately over sixty five percent population of the world is composed by the people of this
variety that provide a sumptuous feast to the ignominious designs of veteran charlatans and
shrewd politicians of different nations.
From the age of seven years to fourteen years second body that is etheric body tends to grow.
Actually, with the development of this body develops the personal world of the native which stops
at the age of puberty. The world has slightly less than thirty five percent of this class of people
who live with two bodies despite the continuous growth and aging of the gross body. These people
suffer with a strong urge of sensual desires of all types including sex that subsist till the end of life.
Such people can be easily identified by examining the elements of strong sensuality and
overwhelming passion in their all pursuits and ventures. The people living with three bodies that
is those who have developed astral body are less than five percent in this world. This body
develops from the age of 14 years to 21 years and enables the growth of logic, reasoning,
discriminations etc. along with the fructification of inlaid intelligence. Depending upon the
impressions (Samskar) of previous Karmic energy signature they can be a thinker, a philosopher, a
top grade scientist, great social reformer etc. But in case the planetary glyph shows strong
afflictions they may also turn out to be extremists of different varieties of social, political and
religious order. They are very special people who can bring either cheer or the fear for society and
humankind.
These seven bodies or principle remain in each individual in seed form but the later four bodies
do not develop without intense meditation under the guidance of a great adept. The vibrations
passing through the seven planets of our solar system correspond to each principle at an
unimaginably abyssal level. The first category of people who live with only one body in this world
are governed by planet Mars and they continue their selfish life with an animalistic passion and
aggression and remain always absorbed in accumulation of means for food, drinks and carefree
luxuriations. After death these people take another birth within a very short duration and few of
them even remember some important events of previous life during their early childhood. The
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people of second category are controlled by Saturn whose passion and animalistic aggression is
considerably refined but are extremely self-centred. The marked difference between these two
categories is that the former is self-centred owing to animal greed but the later is sex- centred also.
This is the reason that combination of Saturn with the sexual factors of the horoscope is deemed to
deliver extremely virulent effects in that respect. All the activities of these people, in spite of all
other good or bad considerations, can be ultimately found to be whirling around the subjects of
carnal gratification. After death these persons (souls) move to the lower strata of the subtle world
composed of multifarious desires and take birth under the impulses of some seizing desire that
corroborates with his uncherished ambitions before death.
The prudence and intelligence of the people living with three (initial) bodies is conspicuous in
their all deliberations and acts of multitudinous intensities. They are governed mainly by planet
Mercury and work incessantly to bring about intellectual revolutions. Even the top class leaders of
extremists and separatists are fired with some thought provoking ideologies. Because of this
cosmic reality dreaded terrorists, notorious swindlers and matchless manipulators mostly belong to
the class controlled by sign Gemini of the Zodiac. These people after death move on to higher
echelons of ethereal world and take birth only when favourable conditions come to pass.
The people with a developed fourth body or mental body which grows from the age of 21 years
to 35 years are rare to be found in this world. Mental body can be developed only through arduous
yogic practices and is governed by the planet Moon. This body which subsists in every person in
seed form only is full of multitudinous possibilities but the ordinary man is incapable of
developing the same in worldly conditions, because the progression in this direction is also fraught
with great dangers and huge obstructions. All the para-psychological activities manifests in this
body and on account of this consideration all the aspirants are advised to concentrate and meditate
for arresting the flight of mind. So long the mind is not conquered, advancement on spiritual path
is not possible. Each directives and commandments of Yoga and Tantra are meant to develop the
mental body which is the gate way for direct perception of the happenings of other astral world.
Mantra works directly on the mental body and crash open the occurrence of unfathomable
possibilities. Mantra-Shakti of a man is like the precious gem of a venomous snake and can dispel
the darkness of virulence owing to the previous karma with its sparkling glow. Mantra mahamani
visam byal ke; Metata kathin kuanka bhale ke" is how sage Tulsi has described the power of Mantra.
As the Moon has its own dignified place in horoscopic delineations and process of
prognostication, the mental body has its own specialised existence in the existence of all other
bodies. It is the basis of all para-psychological studies and maintains its own independent
existence. The first three bodies are tied to the limiting ambits of space and time but the mental
body is free from all such obscurations. Its boundary is at par with the boundary of the cosmos and
can freely travel anywhere. It is the substratum of the incarnating ego. All the Indian system of
meditation especially yoga and Tantra system proceed along the line of mental body. They are not
at all concerned with the gross body but strive to reach the mental body and progress upwards
along the foundation provided by this fourth principle of the man. Telepathy, Sammohan etc. are
the beginning of arousal of this body and different intricate meditational procedures of Yoga and
Tantra are performed after establishing complete link with the mental body. Mantras work to
energise and activate this body after commanding mastery over which the Yogis do the miracle.
We would revert to this mental body in connection with Mantra, in astrological parlance
subsequently.
Lagna is hemmed betwixt the 12th house and the 2nd house which is vitally significant from
esoteric point of view, especially when we enter into the dissertation of recondite things like
Mantra and its effect in transformation of our being.
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for wealth that is Maya and the 12th house signifies Bhoga that is means of luxuriations. So, the
12th house is the actual and utilitarian gains of wealth in life. It implies in simple words that more
would be the wealth, stronger revel-rout would be the person. The worst dissipation of the wealth
occurs through the 8th house which shows that the excess of wealth produces all the tendencies to
seek carnal gratifications through countless channels of revelries and a fettered soul is ever
increasingly susceptible for fall in such depths. Bhoga or the enjoyments also dissipate through the
6th house and as such, possibilities of hardships and sufferings owing to the efforts of obtaining
means of enjoyments become paramount. The disputes, combats, frustrations and various types of
hassles in life are; therefore, inevitable which would further gravitate the enchained soul into the
pool of materiality.
The 2nd house is the Maya of Lagna and the 6th house is the Maya of Mantra-Shakti. So, the
arousal of Mantra-Shakti also engenders the waves of Maya and the possibilities of the aspirant
(sadhaka) to get engrossed in that Maya cannot be totally ruled out. This in fact happens with
many aspirant and the allegorical story of Vishwamitra falling prey to Menaka is a pointer to that
state when the Sadhaka becomes vulnerable for fall on account of the illusions created by the power
of his own Mantra. This is a tedious stage and is fraught with many traps and pit falls where the
guidance of an adept is indispensable; otherwise, the fall becomes inevitable and that makes many
Sadhaka a Vishwamitra. The Mantra used for healing then becomes counterproductive and delivers
a killing blow, as its wealth begins to fructify in the form of attributes of the 6th house. Thus the
obscene news about the religious personalities of many sects involved in sexuality and other acts of
carnality, as heard quite often, are not merely the realities of world today but are also the psychical
inevitability of the fallen sadhakas easily comprehensible through the principles of astrology. As
such; the sincere aspirants should take lesson from there and fear this cosmic inevitability while
treading on the path of Mantra. This happens owing to the adverse impact of Mantra shakti.
It is extremely difficult to withstand the impact of Maya because this manifested universe is
the product of Divine Ideation and has come into being due to the play of Maya Shakti which is a
changing aspect of the changeless Universal Chit-Shakti. Under its fantabulous sway, we; owing to
the illusion (Maya), consider our individual world as something independent of the Divine World.
It appears quite incongruous to our cognitive faculties and intelligence because we never realise
that the illusion (Maya) pervades all human life and on account of our own inability to
discriminate (viveka), we stand prevented to have an actual feel of the same. That is the agony and
irony of being an intellectual human being, the most sophisticated creation of nature.
The stunning advancement of modern science that has enabled humankind to hold mastery;
certainly to considerable extent, over the laws of nature, is also exceedingly ceasing and strongly
blinding, so much so that we fail to perceive the world of things and beings around us as unreal
and any argument adduced to establish its unreality seems to be an act of utter madness. But that
is indeed not the same; for, the modern science has also fortunately enabled us to understand the
concept of Maya by dint of its advanced researches and the knowledge gained there from. It can be
deemed as a great irony of luck that the modern science which laid the foundation of materialism
in its efforts to demolish the structures of spiritualism has also provided the facts that squarely
obliterate the scientific materialism although we are seldom aware of it owing to our intelligence
ever loaded with logical justifications. In spite of the fact that it would be a digression, an attempt
to enunciate the concept of Maya with scientific background becomes imperative here for making
the subject more easily comprehensible.
– We are all sitting on a high speed planet (Earth) having dual speed of spinning about its axis
and revolving around its orbit at a tremendous speed of 1,07,200 km/hr and yet we presume that
everything around us including our own state of415
so called rest as stationary. Is it not both baffling
and bewildering to imagine and consider anything stationary on a fast rotating and moving body?
This is the Maya.
– A line drawn on a curved surface shall always be a curve and never straight. To draw a
straight line on the surface of a spherical ball is a physical impossibility. But all the technological
experts while executing their construction and other plans insist for drawing with precision the
straight lines for bringing proper alignment with respect to the directions. As a matter of fact,
none of the straight line drawn on the surface of Earth is really straight, however, we always
presume them to be truly straight on account of the grip of Maya.
– Astronomers with the help of their highly sophisticated instruments and telescope study the
universe and give us a picture of their studied universe which we presume to be real. But do these
facts give us a true picture of the universe as it exists. We all know that the lights from various
stars take millions of years to reach the planet Earth and; therefore, the picture that we get is of the
universe which existed millions of years ago, but the current position of the universe is not known
to us in its actual status. The whole galaxy that we see at night might have disappeared long long
ago without our knowing anything about it but we remain under the illusion that we are seeing
those universe that might have vanished long ago. This gives a rude shock to our knowledge about
the universe we suppose to know so well and which the astronomers claim to reveal to us with
exactitude and certainty of scientific investigation. Such is the great impact of Maya that has
pervaded are life in all respects.
– Science tells us that the whole universe is nothing but energy vibrations which when bottled
up looks to be solid or liquid or in loose conditions appears to be radiations. Yet we never, even for
a second, realise that all that we see and perceive is not solid or liquid but energy vibrations only.
However, this revelation of modern physics has brought us to the brink of occult view that whole
universe is the product of vibrations or Nada and Mantra is the science of Nada.
– We know that the tangible solid objects around us are made up of atoms and molecules and
the vibrations playing between them are also instrumental in constituting our sense-organs. The
actual amount of matter being very small, these atoms and molecules are practically empty spaces.
As such, it is mostly the movements of points with unimaginable speeds in space that compose
these seemingly tangible solid objects. So do they really exist in the material world as we
understand them to be? Yet to us they appear to be existing as compact solid mass. This happens
on account of the Maya we live in.
– Let us think what actually happens when we look, smell or touch anything say orange in our
hands. The light vibrations from the so called orange strike the eyes, are carried away along the
nerves to the corresponding brain centres and produce in the mind a visual image of an orange.
The object that has produced this image has neither form, nor colour because it is a mere aggregate
of a number of atoms and molecules reflecting light rays which fall upon it. It is these molecules
reflecting light rays that strike the retina and get carried away to the brain along the nerves.
Similarly, there are several vibrations coming from the orange strike the corresponding sense
organs to produce in mind a sensuous impression of the orange. What we actually perceive is the
impressions in mind that really does not exist in the object. Our mental image of the orange
contains these sensuous components contributed by different sense organs and fused by the mind
in a composite image. So, what we perceive outside are not the objects outside but the mental
image in our own mind produced by the external world of atoms, molecules and vibrations that
have no form, colour or smell. Yet we feel that the orange has a form, a colour and smell etc. What
can be said to this illusion of our own sensuous perceptions. This is the Maya of the occult
doctrine.
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 The ramifications of Maya as dealt in the scriptures are ponderous and our intent is not to go
into those proliferous details. Since we are dealing here with the effect of Mantra, it was felt
pertinent to give little idea that Maya is not at all mythical and does influence us like a great
veiling principle.
Earlier we have seen that all the Yogic and Tantrik activities are linked to the mental body and
Mantra is the simplest mode for actuation and activation of mental body subsisting in seed form in
each individual. The shortest root to reach the centre of mental body is Hridya which is an
untranslatable world and the English word heart does not describe it in its full contingency and
conundrum. So, the God is said to be residing in Hridaya that corresponds to some point in the
chest region of the human body. In the horoscope this area is represented by the 4th house from
where the inner nature of the man is studied. In natural zodiac this house is represented by the
sign Cancer owned by planet Moon. Mind in astrology is represented by Moon and as Moon is the
fastest planet in the Zodiac, mind is the fastest element of human constitution. According to the
scriptures, mind travels at a speed of 400 trillion miles per second. So it is next to impossible to
arrest the flight of mind that works incessantly round the clock. Only in the dead deep sleep it can
be said to be stilled which is equivalent to shushuptavastha (dead sleep state).
The 4th house of the horoscope is extremely important because it signifies the enormous
possibilities and being Hridaya it represents the abode of God. It is also the seat of the mental
faculties which implies that spiritualism starts from the mental body and the true spiritual potency
latent in the native can be studied only from the disposition of the 4th house of his birth chart. If
the 4th house is auspiciously disposed, affliction free and aspected or occupied by the benefic
planets, the chances of actuation of the mental body is great and the Mantra recited by the man
with full devotion and intense concentration would produce the effects earlier. Moon in the 4th
house is not considered good in conventional astrology but it can be an asset for spiritual
advancements and meditation for peace. Fructification of the effects of Mantra is dependent upon
the conditions of the 4th house to a larger extent. More afflicted is the 4th house in the
nativity, more stringent efforts in meditation shall be required to make the Mantra bear its
fruits. This happens in spite of the healthy disposition of the 5th house. The latent power of the
aspirant to make the Mantra fruitful can be measured only in terms of the auspicious disposition of
the 4th house and there must not be any ambiguity in this respect.
Many astrologers endeavour to examine the spiritual constitution of a person from the
disposition of the 9th house of his nativity which en-essay represents the higher mind or supra-
mental. Therefore, it gives only the partial pictures of the hidden spirituality of the man. Higher
mind at the initial stage creates many doubts and obstruction in the smooth progression of
spiritualism in man. This is so because the mental body exists on the boundary of the material and
ethereal existence of the man and; therefore, chances of fall by default is great in actuation of this
body. The 9th house is the house of suspicion and subtle illusions that tend to appear in the patina
of reality. The mind element involved with the 9th house is very subtle and subtler anything
becomes, chances of suspicion and uncertainty increase. There is a very thin line of demarcation
between the subject and the object in the subtle realms. It is often advised to the aspirants to do the
recitation of Mantra mentally without taking the help of the tongue because so long it tends to
draw sustenance from the elements of speech the vibrations of 9th house would continue to work as
an obstacle.
Recitation of Mantra brings about valuable change in the inner configuration of the aspirant
because its vibrations tend to harmonize the internal turbulence by removing or dissolving the
cruder integuments of our previous sinful acts. But it has got to be done with total devotion and
dedication with a great sense of gratitude towards
417 the all mighty. Only then the potent seeds
capable of countering ordained virulent effects would germinate to take the form of huge tree of
Divine grace and can whisper with these eddy currents in the high clouds of ether. It fills the heart
with an all encompassing love that embrace and absorb everything including the vibrations of
previous ugly deeds carrying the seeds of corresponding harmful effects in the current life. In the
molten fire of eternal love, the seeds of those harmful effects are roasted. The vibrations generated
in the body due to recitation of Mantra provides sturdity on psychological plane that also prevents
the things on physical plane and obliterates the materialisation of bad effects. As an effect of
vibrations of Mantra, a new being is borne inside the native who is capable of moving easily to the
outside and into the inside. This is possible only when the barriers of ahamkar melts away.
However, the recitation of Mantra without devotion and dedication can be nothing more than
mental entertainment and would produce no useful result.
The axis passing through the 9th and 3rd house is of paramount importance for the study of the
spiritual potency of the native; for, they represent the axis of Bhagya (destiny) and parakrama
(prowess). The Sthula ahamkar (gross conceit) is represented by the 3rd house because its vibrations
work to arrogate the self. Stronger and more afflicted is the 3rd house, more densely dormant
would be the mental body of the native. The seed of mental body in such a person is lying almost
on an arid ground with very little chance of fertilisation. The impulses of this house strive to break
the concentration, waver the faith and hamper the spiritual progression. It is the biggest
obstruction in activation of the mental body and may be in consideration of this reason Parasara
has considered 3rd house as an evil house. The destructive intensity of the 3rd house emanate from
the active impulses of the 6th house.
Proper practice of Mantra with devotion makes the man sober, sincere and kind. Its vibrations
work effectively to annihilate the virulent impulses and prepares such a ground in the ethereal
realms that lemon is automatically processed to become lemonade. Karmic Law, though it
functions to a great extent automatically, is also guided by a universal intelligence and love and
can be intelligently manipulated and diverted with the force of meditating mind coupled with the
pulsations of Mantra. When the aspirant turns inward to search and concentrate on his own soul,
which is the representative of Supreme Soul, Mantra begins to work, because the walls of ahamkar
is collapsed. Since we are ourselves the author of previous actions and its corresponding effects, we
can also divert and devastate them with appropriate energy and vibration generated by Mantra.
One must not forget that there is a supreme consciousness which receives our gratitude and
responds to it. Recitation of Mantra in deep devotion is the expression of same gratitude for giving
us a birth to work out the previous misdeeds in spiritual manner. Sadhaka use the Mantra to give
oxygen to his own inner divine flames or Brahma jwala, also called Nava-Durga to roast the
impulses of his own previous sinful acts. It is difficult but not impossible.
Mantra is an attribute of the 5th house which contains the subtle vibrations of the 3rd house
and; as such, represents Sukshama ahamkar or the subtle arrogation of the self. Mantra is also the
wealth of the 4th house or the mental body. But the 4th house stands sandwiched between the two
houses of the self arrogation gross as well as subtle. The mental body which is very delicate easily
acquires the impressions of these obliterating forces as a result of which Kalapana (imagination)
takes to wings. The thoughts begin to fly faster in various imaginary forms that is imperilous for
meditation. So, the 5th house is also called the house of speculations. As the Mantra starts working,
the aspirant gradually tend to zoom into the land of speculations and he accepts many imagined
things as the real experience (anubhuti) and gets distracted from his original course. This is the
danger of the 5th house and Mantra fails to yield its desired results. To get the results, the aspirant
shall have to have an infrangible determination and unwavering faith in the power of Mantra
under the tutorship of some great master.
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 The mental body does not develop easily owing to the annihilating impacts of the forces of
self-arrogation. Because of its extremely soft composition, the mental body gets readily affected by
the substance of intoxication and anaesthesia etc. May be due to this reason few aspirants adopted
the use of liquor and other herbs and orgies of intoxication, as they felt that it would easily
effectuate the impulses of the mental body and perfection (siddhi) would dawn to them earlier.
These things, no doubt, can be helpful provided they are used in prescribed manner under the
supervision of some adept. Otherwise, they would render the physical body weak and enfeeble the
active mind.
The pulsation of the 9th house in the beginning objurgates all the efforts to activate the mental
body because it is 6th to the 4th house. The obtrusive forces of the 9th house becomes coaxial with
the power generated by the recitation of Mantra; for, it is also imbued with the vibrations of the 5th
house. Because of this reason, the man feels quite uneasy and restless when he starts the recitation
of Mantra but gradually and with intensified practices he feels inexpressible joys when the
vibrations of 9th house begin to work in tandem with the 5th house. This happens when the
aspirant starts moving away from the world of materiality and gets absorbed deeper and deeper in
spirituality with single objective of getting the grace of the deity represented by the Mantra.
Recitation of Mantra is a means to invoke the great cosmic process (yajna) and hence is great in
application. The chemistry of its working process can merely be experienced and never explained
in words. Mantra facilitates the arousal of cosmic flames on physicho-somatic level. These flames
already subsist in the body and keeps it warm to sustain the life. During recitation, aspirant starts
Yajna inside his own being at the very base and centre of all feelings and realisations. All the
deceitful proclivities and tendencies are offered as oblation in the same cosmic flames (Brahma
jwala). The viceful inclinations inculcate in the man owing to the sinful acts of previous birth and
works as a platform for manifestation of the corresponding virulent effects. Once these
inclinations and proclivities are consigned to the cosmic flames of the Atma-yajna, the forces
behind their germination are also burnt. Thus, the impulses of the virulent previous deeds can be
destroyed in the cosmic flames with the help of Mantra. But for this, the body of the aspirant must
be as much sanctified as a temple is ideally deemed to be. It explains how difficult is it to confound
the vibrations of previous deeds.
The mother of all Mantra is pranava (AUM) signified by the 2nd house which is also the
playground to the forces emanating through the 5th house. The seat of the 5th house lies in 8th
house that indicates that the Mantra would start getting effective when the reciter of Mantra
reaches a death like state in his deep concentration. In that condition, all the mystic powers gets
transfused with the vibrations of the 2nd house and the aspirant forgets everything including his
rosary and Mantra. Everything is left behind in that state of great concentration because the active
mind (Lagna) tend to dissolve itself with the power Mantra.
Similarly the generation point of the higher mind resets in the 12th house, where the vibrations
of the mental body (4th house) tend to fructify in full blast. So long Samadhi has not occurred 9th
house plays through the energy of 6th house but once that quietude in meditation during recitation
of Mantra is achieved, the forces of the 4th and 9th houses merge together in the 12th belt of
Zodiac, also known as the house of emancipation. No desire of enjoyment is then left and aspirant
becomes free from the atrocious impacts of ragging wishes. As the 12th house and 2nd house
become operative during meditation, the Ajna chakra comes into play. Here again we find that the
lordship of this centre has been given to planet Moon. Advanced Sadhakas become Kutashtha at this
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 The 12th house is the fate of all that is done through the mental body and the 2nd house stands
for the net gains of the efforts of mental body. This is the astrological explanation of the general
chemistry as to how the Mantra becomes effective with the transfusion of energy of various
auspicious centres of the horoscope and yields the desired results. But how it works to mitigate or
nullify the virulent effects of the previous karma? Each action has to meet its nemesis else the law
of causation shall be disturbed. However, it is also true that the great masters could attain their
impeccable heights after roasting the karmic seeds in the fire of devoted meditations, which points
out that there is some impervious physics in spirituality for countering and destroying the
momentum of Karmic energy signatures of the previous births and that is concerned to all the
sooth seekers in the field of astrology.
When the recitation of Mantra in the deep concentration on deity is centred around the forces
of the 2nd house, the Mantra gets mingled with the breath of the aspirant and its recitation is
automatically tuned to the exhaling and inhaling process. This happens when the turbulence of
breath is normalised and the disciplined Median Breath represented by 2nd house becomes direct
and lively. It is essential to reach to this stage during the recitation of Mantra so that the obstacles
produced by the currents of 9th house can be overcome because only this breath has the power to
tranquil the mind and integrate the psyche in its original essence. Median breath is nothing but the
controlled and stream lined flow of air in the body without any haughty and sweltering exercise of
impoverished external power. The strength and power of Moon at this stage is of immense help as
it helps conquer the terrible disturbing forces of the nodes and no distraction can recur once the
determined Sadhaka moves forward whole-heartedly to welcome the virulent vibrations from other
planets. This is the process of reversal as the energy of cosmic Moon starts devouring all the
troublesome pulsations including those that come through the nodes.
This is a greater moment when the mental body starts expanding and pervading the sapta-
bhuwam created by the seven breaths for taking on all the frontal assaults of the hostile vibrations
from various malefic planets. Divine flame (Brahma jwala) of the body is enkindled vigorously and
Nava-Durga starts consuming the Karmic ruts in full blast. Here occurs the inevitable
confrontation of the Hanuman (aspirant) with the ever expanding and devouring worldly
propositions (Surasa). To emerge victorious Hanuman has got to symbolically yield before Surasa
so that the gravity of the cosmic impediments can remain intact and the sadhaka would proceed
towards his destination without waging any war with the cosmic forces.
Yogis describe it as the beginning of death in meditation because the favourable and benevolent
forces of spiritualism engendered by Mantra or the Mantra Shakti opens its jaws to swallow the
virulent forces of the ill-disposed planetary configuration. The stage for nemesis of negative karmic
energy signatures is erected to destroy them in the ethereal realms without letting their effects
manifest on physical plane. The forces of the negative or virulent currents are weakened, confused
and made directionless under the impact of growing powers of the mental body riding the waves of
Mantra-Shakti.
The vibrations of the 8th house are the products of mental body whose own regenerative
powers are seated in the 7th house. Hence a stir in the mental body caused by continued recitation
of Mantra or the vibrations of Mantra work positively to awaken the Kundalini without application
of any extra force in normal and spontaneous manner. In the natural zodiac these two houses are
identical with Scorpio and Libra signs respectively. It may please be noted with interest that the
Moon is depressed in the Scorpio and Saturn is exalted in Libra signs. As the mind is tranquilled
along with recitation of Mantra the dormant Kundalini powers become active and the anchorite of
heavens (Saturn) steps in to do justice to the vibrations of sinful previous deeds through
mechanism of nemesis. The dark demoniac forces 420 of the karmic ruts are sacrificed in the fire of
Mantra-Shakti. This sacrifice is the offering of old sinful acts at the feet of the all powerful Cosmic
Man (Kala Purusha) with complete surrender and unshakable devotion. The process is not so
simple because it demands a faithful determination and prodigious pledge to the all mighty that no
sin shall be committed in future mansa vacha karmana-either mentally or orally or through any
actions.
The expanded mental body proceeds from the expanded consciousness and develops a supernal
psyche which is comprehensive, composite and complete in several respects. It warns the man to
refrain from indulgence in unholy and inglorious pursuits and suggests to turn upon a new leaf
with firm resolves to live afresh with righteous and virtuous means of survival. The sensitivity of
the mental body becomes the strength of renewed and refurbished psyche and the change in
approach and attitude of the man becomes conspicuous in all deliberations.. Their actions and
thoughts are laden with the ethical impulses of human instincts and they become absorbed in
unifying themselves with the eternal soul.
Mantra recitation prepares the stage for sacrificing the animal instincts to the Lord so that the
subdued angelic powers can be regained at the higher level of meditation. Mantra works through
power of propitious desires and rides on the vehicle of thought that moves faster than light. Mind
is fastest having a velocity of 400 trillions miles per second. The velocity of light is 1,81,000 miles
per second; whereas the thought moves with a speed of 1.2 billion miles per second. This speed is
augmented further upto 1.5 to 2.5 times at the quietude of night which enhances the importance of
Moon in meditation as its rays are found sedately supportive to the flight of concentrated thought.
Once the aspirant enters into the samadhi with an absolutely tranquillised or dissolved mind, the
speed of thought matches the speed of mind. Only with such a high speed it is possible for the
Mantra Shakti to locate and annihilate the unfathomably distant centres of previous sinful acts in
the limitless universe. So long the centre of the previous sinful acts in the illimitable heaven is not
destroyed it would continue to despatch the impulses for effectuation of the corresponding effects.
In the horoscope, present, past and future are denoted by 1st, 9th and 5th house respectively.
The Karmas of the past birth remain normally buried in the 6th belt (house) of the Zodiac and the
fructification of the bad effects can be prevented by Mantra Shakti which is an attribute of the 5th
house. Being 12th from the 6th house it indicates the potencies that can be destructive and
detrimental for the 6th house. However, the problems associated in the process are not simple but
too large as has been adumbrated in the foregoing paras; for, the Mantra Shakti operates in a
composite way from various centres of the horoscope. And in that elevated state the vibrations of
the 6th house also become congruous by providing necessary feed to the Mantra Shakti.
Man under the impact of Maya lives with a permanently fractured psyche filled with the
flotsam of previous sinful deeds that tend to create a tendency conducive to materialisation of its
own commensurate effects. These tendencies permeate through the psychical composition of the
man and strive to live there with the potency of death so that the manifestation of the results of
each bad karma may produce death like pains and traumas. The 6th house is the gain of the 8th
house which shows that the dead action of the past try to come back to life with lust for punishing
the embodied ego through manifestation of the corresponding effects. But when the mental body is
actuated through the Mantra Shakti it tends to reverse the process and uses the energy of the 6th
house as its own prowess. This helps in clearing the psyche from the flotsam of previous sinful
actions and starts its integration for further upward progression. The thief becomes the police to
help prevent the crime and man moves on the righteous path.
With the effectuation of mental body and simultaneous expansion of the consciousness, the
sleeping energy of Kundalini becomes active because all the chakras and the Kundalini are located in
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the mental body itself. All these jointly work to augment the strength of body aura and make it
ponderously enlarged and fantabulously vibrant. This tremendously vibrant body aura serves as a
launch pad for the flight of Mantra Shakti on the vehicle of concentrated thoughts in the cosmic
infinitude. The man stands in fact thoughtless in that state but as the mental body is soft and
remains directed to the mental realms, thought do exist in the form of strong urge to get the
blessings of the Lord for getting rid of the virulent effects of the planet. Mantra Shakti starts
propagating in all the directions in the space with tremendous speed and also starts converging in
the direction where the centres of previous karmic actions are located. Because of the identical
vibration of the mental body and the previous actions, it does not encounter much difficulties in
identifying and tracing those centres. Once it is done, the Mantra Shakti attacks in full force to
annihilate those centres so that the source of supply of virulent vibrations to the gross body at
physical plane is permanently cut off. Stronger are these centres more efforts are required by the
aspirant to condense and guide the Mantra Shakti for destruction of those centres. So, unlike the
gem stones, Mantra Shakti can effectively destroy the total momentum of the virulent karmic
energy signatures. However, the process is difficult, cumbersome, tough and arduous.
Karmic energy centres situated in far off corners of the cosmos constantly correspond with
embodied soul and incessantly inform for the opportune moments of fructification of the
commensurate effects. Once the external source of power supply is rent asunder, their impression
subsisting as flotsam in the psyche become energyless but remain there. The energy of the
Kundalini starts picking them up for final nemesis into different chakras located at the mental body.
Mantra Shakti then starts effectuating and guiding the vast energy of the Kundalini, because it is not
certain that Kundalini has really awakened in full, though its energy has started flowing in the
mental body. Chakras are actually the death centres or the nemesis of the virulent karmas.
The significance of recitation of Mantra lies in the fact that helps start the Atma Yajna. A new
window is opened somewhere very deep within the Sadhaka and his whole being is jolted by new zeal
and unfamiliar pulsations. A hunger is created to perpetuate on the Atma-yajna by offering everything
into the Brahma-jwala (cosmic flames). It is important for the Sadhaka to feel those fires clearly and
visualise the offerings with ample clarity from within. The secrets of creation from the destructed
existence is hidden therein. The impulses of previous sinful acts burn there to appear as new radiance
of further growth on the divine path. The process has to be continued to avail the optimum results.
After continued recitation of Mantra for a prolonged period, its vibrations form a globe of Mantra
Shakti around the man pervading his karmic globes. Mantra Shakti enters the individual's Karmic globe
with prana, penetrates the Kundalini and comes out from there with Apan. Prana and Apan never
mingles together because that would cause instant death of the aspirant. This is the biggest danger at
this stage and guidance of an adept is; therefore, mandatory. Apan is called the breath of death and the
divinity has configured the human system in strange ways that the death contributes to the breath of
life. That is why in orthodox astrology we find that the houses controlling breath (2nd) and death
(8th) are placed opposite to each other. But when the death of the death occurs (in 3rd house) or when
the man becomes freed from the fear of death, death starts contributing to the stream of life because
the 3rd house is also 2nd from the 2nd house. No texts of Tantra and Yoga suggests to mix the prana
with the Apana, because the drinking water cannot be mixed with the sea water for consumption.
The house of Mantra that is the 5th house is also reckoned 3rd from the 3rd house which implies
that Mantra Shakti is the lone force for controlling the flow of prana and apan through the distichous
channels of human globe. They are governed by the nada of immortality. The flotsam of the Karmic
ruts are picked up by the apan and pushed into the different chakras for nemesis. The chakras chew and
burn the karmic ruts as a result of which the man is saved from their virulent effects, since they never
manifest on physical plane. this is the chemistry of Mantra working on the psycho-somatic plateau.
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 Ordinary mortals give up the recitation of Mantra once the desired objective is met or the expected
period of occurrence of the virulent effects appertained to any functionally malefic planet is over. But
the masters continue rigorously to awaken the Kundalini fully and work with the apan to burn the
entire karmic ruts, good or bad, to become free from the bondage of karma. They consciously guide the
apan to different chakras in a systematic way till it reaches sahasrara piercing through the Ajan Chakra.
The Tantra texts describe it as the meeting of Shakti with Shiva. The continuous cyclic flow of apan
from Muladhara to Sahasrar cause incessant vibration of Kundalini and gives an exhilarating pleasure
(ananda) of considerable variety which the sages describe as brahmananda.

(*Excerpts from authors forthcoming book titled "The Lost Horizon of

Astrology")

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Mandook Dasa
By
U. K. Jha, India.
Readership Level: Very Advanced
1.0 Preamble
There are various types of Dasa systems
discussed in the standard classical texts of
astrology. Few Dasa systems as has been
elaborated elsewhere by the scribe have
been found in vogue but are not found in
the standard texts. Mandook Dasa has
been dealt in BPHS but it is decidedly a
Jaimini Dasa (Chapter 2, Quarter-IV,
Sutra no.15).
Although Jaimini Upadesh Sutra provides
most fascinating ground of study for
intelligent astrologers, it has its own
drawbacks. While on one hand this text
contains marvellous techniques of
prediction on the other hand its contents
are replete with bundle of confusing
descriptions. Commentators of Samskrit
learning have consumed most of their
talent in tearing apart the words than
taking a dip into the real spirit of these
sutras. Many sutras seem to be grossly
misplaced; whereas, many words used in
these sutras have multifarious
interpretations. Its antiquity has posed an
intractable trouble even to the ancient
commentators. No one knows what was
the actual form of this text, and some of its
sutras remained a riddle for astrologers of
all the ages. The sutra appertained to
Mandook Dasa is no exception to the
same.
In the opinion of one commentator this is
Niryan Shoola Dasa which is also called
Mandook Dasa as the operating signs in
this Dasa jumps and he has taken the jump
of two houses (signs) instead of one. Since the sutras of Jaimini are extremely brief and
devoid of any hint or further details commentators have gone their own way to explain the
things. For example, Mandook Dasa is generally being prepared as per the suggestions made
in other Karikas (commentaries).

However; the problem is that the motion of Mandook as stated in BPHS while dealing with
Kalachakra Dasa is not being followed in the suggestions made by various ancient or modern
authorities. Utplutya Gamanam Vijna Mandookam Prachkshate - Movement of sign by jumping
over another sign is known as Mandook Gati (motion) and it is explained there with example
also. For instance; movement from Virgo to Cancer or from Leo to Gemini is Mandook
motion. Unfortunately, the modern savants have also failed to take note of this starkly clear
discrepancy. Is it; therefore, not extremely essential to first fix the sequence of operating
Dasa signs strictly as per the Mandook Gati (motion) before doing anything else in working
out this Dasa system?

2.0 View of BPHS

Let us see what BPHS says in respect of Mandook Dasa.

Mandookaparparyaya Trikootakhyadasa Dwija

Lagnasaptamyormadhye Yo Rasirbalvaan Bhavet
Tatah Kramenajaurashyau Sameneya Tathotkramat
Trikootanam Cha Vijneyah Sthirachcha Dasa Samah.

One may note here the word Trikoot has been used verbatim in reference to Jaimini Sutra
(without any synonymous word or explanation) and the Dasa is said to be akin to Sthira
Dasa. None knows this similarity with Sthira Dasa is upto what extent and in what fashion.
It is certainly not the same or exactly; for, the commencement of Dasa has been suggested
here in different way; whereas, Jaimini is silent in this respect; so far the duration of Dasa is
concerned. Hence; the exact connotation of the term Trikoot needs to be explored rationally.
What does the term Trikoot imply in this context has not been elaborated and all that we
find in different commentaries are the works of the commentators borrowed from
elsewhere. None knows where the meaning of Trikoota as Kendra, Panphar and Apoklim
came from. Trikoot implying three (peaks) have been implied here in terms of Kendra,
Panphar and Apoklim houses or moveable (chara), fixed (shtira) and mutable
(dwiswabhava) signs. But why? We have no specious reason for drawing such conclusions
except for few samskrit shlokas that does not stand the logical analysis.

Further, why the Dasa should start with the sign stronger between Lagna and 7th house?
Jaimini does not make any such suggestion. It only says that this Dasa would always start
with some odd sign (Sthulaadarsha Vaishyashrio). How to use the Adrash sign in this
respect is not clear if the Dasa would commence with the stronger between the signs
identical with Lagna and the 7th house. Modern scholars have again failed to take note of
this suggestion. Obviously, BPHS does not go by the injunctions of the Jaimini sutra. Can't
we say that Parasara Karika (BPHS) is wrought with some missing link here?

None of the scholars have given a thought as to why the course of movement of sign that
signifies it as Mandook Dasa should change in this case? This includes even those scholars
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who claim vociferously to have done great and extensive research in Jaimini Dasa systems.
Same authority (BPHS) can not be expected to change the definition of Mandook motion.
More important; therefore, is to maintain the motion of the frog (Mandook) first in
operation of Dasa sequence than to hunt for the term Trikoot and land on some erroneous
platform to proceed further with.

3.0 Motion Of Mandook (Frog)

The confusion seems to be emanating from the wrong interpretation of the term Trikoot
used in sutra no. 15 chapter II quarter IV of Jaimini Upadesha Sutra which has been used
verbatim in BPHS and other Karikas. The argument generally given is that Trikoot signifies
three types of signs viz moveable, fixed and dual or Kendra, Panphar and Apoklim. This
logic however does not seem to be very sound; albeit, all the ancient and modern scholars
have subscribed to this view. But it is this explanation that changes the motion of Mandook
and creates a difference with the definition given in case of Kalachakra Dasa. Scholars seem
to be so much seized by this definition of Trikoot that some prefer the angular jump while
others go by the trinal jump of the signs in an attempt of deciding the order of succession in
Dasa pattern. And this twists the Mandook motion for jump of the signs. Since the Dasa is
named as Mandook Dasa it ought to follow the Mandook motion (Gati) as given by BPHS
and in that case neither the angular nor the trinal jump of signs i.e. a jump of two or three
signs can be accepted because it completely offsets the Dasa from its suggested root (name).
As such, the term Trikoot has got to be viewed in a different way setting aside the
suggestions made by ancient authorities.

Can the word Trikoot meaning three not signify the structure made in space while jumping
in tri-ekadasa format that is from Gemini to Leo or to Aries in forward or backward
direction? After all, the jump of only one house/sign is permitted as per definition of
Mandook Gati (motion). If this motion is accepted then movement of frog (Mandook)
becomes identical with Kalachakra Dasa as given in BPHS. It is quite surprising as to why
scholars have not followed this simple track and tried to create a difference in definition of
Mandook Gati perforce? Once the motion of Mandook is fixed independently as per the
given definition, attention to find out the implication of the term Trikoot would
automatically get focussed to the right connotation.

4.0 Noticeable Flaw In Dasa and the Term Trikoot

There is a major flaw in application of prevalent suggestion of Dasa (Mandook) periods. In

this case all the three types of signs operate one after the other and have same duration for
four consecutive main periods and then it is changed to other Dasa duration. For example, if
in a chart Dasa commences with a moveable sign then first four Dasa of moveable sign shall
have a period of 7 years each i.e. 28 years in total. It would then be followed by four Dasa of
fixed signs having a period of 8 years for each sign i.e. total 32 years. Lastly it would be of 36
years for four dual signs each having a period of 9 years. This is queer and does not seem to
be rational. So, the suggestions made by the ancient authorities in this respect needs to be re-
examined.
Few savants who have obviously noticed this discrepancy have opted to pick up the trinal
motion in which case the Dasa periods of moveable, fixed and mutable signs would alternate
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themselves in sequential manner. But this has given a jump of three houses/signs which
again does not befit the definition of Mandook Gati. Here again the wrong definition of the
term Trikoot can be found at the bottom of the discrepancy.
Since the available definition of the term Trikoot is offsetting the Mandook Gati of the
Dasa sequence this definition has got to be dropped and mind has to applied afresh to
investigate the correct connotation of the term Trikoot. The scribe has pondered over the
suggestions made by the ancient authorities in depth and tried the various possibilities in
this respect on several charts. Since the flaw appears to be engrained in the suggestion, the
solution must be somewhere around the same. The situation that leads us to wrong path also
conceals the hints for proceeding in right direction.

The suggestion about its some link with Sthira Dasa can not be completely ignored. The
term Trikoot also gives hint towards the three peaks. In scriptures we find the term Trikoot
Parvat (mountain or hill having three peaks) Thus, it can be easily presumed that the
Mandook Dasa of Jaimini can have three peaks. The concept of Kendra, Panphar and
Apoklim or Chara, Sthira and Dwiswabhava has also been taken to reach to the same point
but have given different motion to the Mandook on account of its wrong application.
Every Dasa system (except for those where operating period is computed in terms of the
lord from the sign) has a fixed period of duration. But Mandook Dasa does not have one
fixed period of duration. Rather it has three fixed periods (Trikoot) of duration and that
needs to be calculated on the basis of Dasa duration given in Sthira Dasa for moveable, fixed
and mutable signs. Its similarity with Sthira Dasa is to that extent only.
After picking up the idea from this term (Trikoot) it has been found that this Dasa
system can have three fixed durations depending upon the nature of sign with which the
Dasa commence.

¾ If it starts with a moveable sign the total Dasa duration would be 84 years and each
sign shall have a period of 7 years.
¾ If it begins with a fixed sign the total Dasa duration shall be of 96 years wherein each
sign shall operate for a period of 8 years.
¾ In case the Dasa commence with a dual sign the total duration shall be 108 years and
each sign shall have a period of 9 years.

These three different Dasa durations form the three peaks (Trikoot) of this Dasa system.
May be because of these three different Dasa durations term Trikoota has been used in the
sutra (Mandookastrikutah)- Mandook Dasa of three different durations. Else what can be the
use of the term Trikoot after establishing the Dasa sequence as per standard definition of
Mandook Gati.
One may say that three peaks are there in the prevalent system also. For example, in the
above case, there are three peaks of 28 years, 32 years and 36 years. But they are fused to give
a constant Dasa duration of 96 years always; whereas, they must be clearly explicit to give
three Dasa durations for the moveable, fixed and the dual signs with which the Dasa begins.
That is what has been shown above to give three explicit Dasa durations to justify the term
Trikoot more pronouncedly.

6.0 Commencement of Dasa

The sutra given in Jaimini Upadesha Sutra for Mandook Dasa is as under
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Sthuladarshavaishmyashryo Mandookastrikutah (2/IV/15)

The scholars and commentaries (Karikas) including BPHS and Vridhkarika etc have
invariably suggested to take the stronger sign between the Lagna and the 7th house (sign) for
commencement of Dasa. Jaimini as usual is silent. But the term Vaishmyashriyo (Visham-
Aashrio) has been explicitly used which implies that this Dasa would always start with an
odd sign because it is completely dependent upon (Ashrit) the odd signs to begin with. One
must not forget that this falls in the category of Navamsha Dasa type (Vishame
Tadadirnavamshah - Chapter 2, Quarter - III, Sutra no.1) and should not be clubbed with
other Dasa types.
If the Lagna is an even sign the 7th house would also have an even sign. So the Dasa would
start with an even sign only in that case should one follows the prevalent suggestions. This
again indicates that the age old suggestion of different Karikas is fraught with some
gargantuan error as it violates the condition that this Dasa should always be commencing
with an odd sign. There must not be any confusion in this respect.
The term Adarsh used in this sutra is conveniently ignored by all the scholars or it has been
taken as 7th sign or Abhimukha which is certainly erroneous. The term Adarsh has been used
by the author in the beginning of the 3rd quarter of second chapter of this text also (sutra
no.2) i.e. Navamsha Dasa which has got to start always with an odd sign (Vishame --).
Adarsh is not Abhimukha sign. If we follow this suggestion i.e. of Adarsh, the Dasa shall
always start with an odd sign. For example, if Lagna is an even sign; say Cancer, the Dasa
would start from the Adarsh sign that is Aquarius.
There is no question of the Dasa starting from the stronger between the Lagna and the 7th
house (sign). This obscure advice has been made even in Vridhakarika and has been followed
almost by all the fellow astrologers. But why and how such suggestions should be there if
the Dasa has to always begin with an odd sign. If the Lagna is an odd sign the Dasa would
commence with the same sign and in case Lagna has an even sign it would begin with its
Adarsh sign which is again always odd. So in Mandook Dasa this concept of stronger
between Lagna and 7th sign does not apply. In many other Dasa of the Jaimini such
technique of stronger between the Lagna and 7th house are used but here it is strictly
governed by the concept of Adarsh and Odd sign. Any deviation from this basic concept would
give rise to some other type of Dasa system is the humble opinion of this scribe.

7.0 Dasa Duration

Further the duration of various signs in this Dasa system has been made unnecessarily
debatable. Ancient authorities have suggested 7, 8 and 9 years respectively for moveable,
fixed and dual signs. BPHS tells it (Mandook Dasa) is akin to Sthira Dasa - Sthirachcha Dasa
Sama. It is hard to say how this concept of Sthira Dasa has been fused here with the
Mandook Dasa. If something is similar to some other thing that does not mean they are one
and the same thing. Hence the word sama has to read in that background. The similarity can
be only upto the point of fixing the Dasa duration for moveable, fixed and common signs.
The term Trikoot; therefore, can easily be taken as a pointer for picking up three Dasa
durations (Trikoot) in the case of Mandook Dasa.
The total Dasa period as per prevalent practice works out to be 96 years. This has not been
accepted by the scribe. A modern savant has preferred to dispense with these suggestions
and gone for his own innovative ideas for working out the Dasa period of different signs
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which is an altered version of the technique applied in the Chara Dasa system. How far that
is valid is for the research minded students to verify but that has certainly uprooted the
Mandook Dasa from its very foundation. Had this been the case many would have tried the
same in past as well because going for a self devised technique is not too difficult a job.

8.0 Flaw in Sequence of Prevalent Dasa Pattern

Let us now think over the sequence of operation for Dasa of different signs. In the prevalent
system continuity in sequence of operation is evidently amiss. For example if the Dasa starts
with Aries for Aries Lagna chart, sequence of Dasa would be Aries, Cancer, Libra,
Capricorn, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. Since the
Dasa starts with Aries, it must end on Pisces for maintaining the cyclic order of signs. In the
above case end is correct. But after Capricorn it shifts to Taurus and after Aquarius it goes to
Gemini which breaks the cyclic pattern. Since the first phase of Dasa for moveable signs
ends here on Capricorn, it must move to Aquarius or Sagittarius depending upon forward or
backward movement to maintain the continuity. Similar discrepancy can be observed after
the end of second phase that is for the fixed signs. Here it ought to move to Pisces or
Capricorn for maintaining the continuity. If that is done then the Dasa would not finally
end on Pisces. Any break in normal sequence is often described as a particular motion or
condition. This is not the case here. Scholars have not taken this discrepancy into account.
Here is hidden another secret to have the correct order of succession for maintaining the
cyclic continuity. Because of all such flaws this Dasa have been shrouded with foggy
confusions and each savant has either committed the eternal error or gone by his own ways.
Whether that can be described as a research is for the learned readers to decide.
Second mistake committed by the ancient authorities is strict adherence to any particular
type of Chakra (cycle) while working out the order of Dasa signs. Lets us not forget that
Prakriti and Vikriti Chakra are not only independent but also complimentary for each other.
As the Prana and Apan are independent but works in complimentary manner to support the
life system so does these two chakras work to give a sustained life force to many Dasa
system. This would be more clear while elaborating the sequence of signs in Dasa pattern.

9.0 What is Mandook Dasa?

Mandook Dasa is a sign Dasa where the sequence of operating Dasa signs are maintained in
alternate manner by jumping one sign in direct or reverse order depending upon the odd or
even nature of Lagna. This Dasa would always start with an odd sign and can have any of
the three Dasa durations (Total) of 84 yrs, 96 years or 108 yrs depending upon the nature of
sign with which the Dasa commence. For the charts with Lagna of odd sign it would start
with the same sign but for the charts of even Lagna Dasa would begin with the Adarsh sign
of the Lagna. Except for luminaries and Saturn Adarsh sign is the second sign of the same
lord. It is always an odd sign as is clear from the table given below.

Sn Lagna Adarsh Sign Starting Dasa

1 Aries Scorpio Aries
2 Taurus Libra Libra
3 Gemini Virgo Gemini
4 Cancer Aquarius Aquarius

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 5 Leo Capricorn Leo
6 Virgo Gemini Gemini
7 Libra Taurus Libra
8 Scorpio Aries Aries
9 Sagittarius Pisces Sagittarius
10 Capricorn Leo Leo
11 Aquarius Cancer Aquarius
12 Pisces Sagittarius Sagittarius

Many savants take the term Adarsh as 4 according to pneumonic (Katpayadi) system and for
even signs that again gives an odd sign because for each even sign in the zodiac its 4th sign is
always an odd sign.
Adarsh sign of a moveable sign is its 8th sign and for a fixed sign it is the 6th sign reckoned
from there. The counting here is made in zodiacal order. For the common sign the Adarsh
sign is the 4th sign from there but the reckoning is direct for odd common sign and reverse
for even dual sign.

10.0 Total Dasa Period

If the Dasa starts with a moveable sign each sign shall have a Dasa period of 7 years and the
total Dasa duration would be 84 years. For a Dasa commencing with a fixed sign the total
Dasa period will be 96 years with each sign having duration of 8 years. In case of common
sign the duration of each sign shall be 9 years which gives a total Dasa period of 108 years.
Thus, the Dasa for Aries, Scorpio, Taurus and Libra Lagna, the total Dasa period will be 84
years. For Cancer, Leo, Capricorn and Aquarius Lagna the total Dasa period is 96 years and
it is 108 years for Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces birth charts.

11.0 Correct Sequence of Dasa Signs

It may please be noted at the outset that the Dasa Sequence of Mandook Dasa is little
complicated and requires sufficient care while working for the same. The correct sequence of
Dasa must follow the cyclic continuity regardless of its running in direct or reverse order. If
the Lagna is odd the Dasa would start with the same sign and it would first proceed in direct
order and then reverse while switching over. When the Lagna is an even sign, the Dasa
would begin with its Adarsh sign but proceed in reverse way and the course would again
change to direct while switching over. The reversal in motion takes place after the end of 6th
Dasa. The Dasa, where the direction changes (or the 7th Dasa), is normally quite critical for
giving unexpected effects. For example, if the Dasa starts with Leo it must end on Cancer.
Since the Lagna (Leo) is an odd sign it would first run direct and then become reverse while
switching over to the set of even signs. So it would run as Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius,
Aries, Gemini, Taurus, Pisces, Capricorn, Scorpio, Virgo and Cancer. In case this reverse
trend is not applied the Dasa would end on Pisces (Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio,
Capricorn and Pisces) which would break the order of cyclic continuity.
If the Lagna is an even sign (Capricorn), the Dasa would still start with Leo but in reverse
way and the order would again change while switching over from odd to even set of signs.
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will be Leo, Gemini, Aries, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Libra, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces,
Taurus and Cancer. This is applicable every where in all the Dasa signs.
It can be understood in simple way. When it begins with an odd sign the running would be
direct till the odd signs continue. The moment it switches over to the even sign in cyclic
order it would automatically become reverse. Thus, the cyclic continuity is maintained
without any effort. For simplicity of the readers a table of Dasa sequence starting from
different odd signs for various Lagna is given below

Table of Sequence for Main Dasa Periods

Sn Lagna Sequence Of Dasa Operation

1 Aries Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius,
Capricorn, Scorpio, Virgo, Cancer, Taurus, Pisces
2 Taurus Libra, Leo, Gemini, Aries, Aquarius, Sagittarius,
Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces, Taurus, Cancer, Virgo.
3 Gemini Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Aries,
Pisces, Capricorn, Scorpio, Virgo, Cancer, Taurus
4 Cancer Aquarius, Sagittarius, Libra, Leo, Gemini, Aries,
Pisces, Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn.
5 Leo Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Aries, Gemini,
Taurus, Pisces, Capricorn, Scorpio, Virgo, Cancer.
6 Virgo Gemini, Aries, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Libra, Leo,
Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces, Taurus.
7 Libra Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, Leo,
Cancer, Taurus, Pisces, Capricorn, Scorpio, Virgo.
8 Scorpio Aries, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Libra, Leo, Gemini,
Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces.
9 Sagittarius Sagittarius, Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra,
Virgo, Cancer, Taurus, Pisces, Capricorn, Scorpio.
10 Capricorn Leo, Gemini, Aries, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Libra,
Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces, Taurus, Cancer
11 Aquarius Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius,
Scorpio, Virgo, Cancer, Taurus, Pisces, Capricorn.
12 Pisces Sagittarius, Libra, Leo, Gemini, Aries, Aquarius,
Capricorn, Pisces, Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio.

Here the difference in sequence of operation for odd and even Lagna is to be noted carefully.
For example, the Dasa for Aries and Scorpio Lagna begins with the sign Aries but follows
different course of operation to end on Pisces. Students must not loose sight of this fact.

12.0 Sequence of Signs in Sub-Periods

The order of succession in sub-period shall also follow the same trend as in the main Dasa
period. The first Bhukti (sub-period) would be of the same sign and it would end up
maintaining the order of cyclic continuity. This has to be done very carefully. Say; for
example, if we have to see the sub-period of Gemini Dasa when Lagna is Aries, it would
proceed as - Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Aries, Pisces, Capricorn, Scorpio,
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Virgo, Cancer, Taurus. But the Sub-period of Gemini Dasa when Lagna is Taurus it would
go like - Gemini, Aries, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Libra, Leo, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn,
Pisces, Taurus. Similarly if the sub-period of Cancer Dasa is to be worked for (say) Leo
Lagna it can move as - Cancer, Taurus, Pisces, Capricorn, Scorpio, Virgo, Leo, Libra,
Sagittarius, Aquarius, Aries, Gemini. But for an even Lagna (say) Scorpio it would proceed
as Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces, Taurus, Aries, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Libra,
Leo, Gemini. Thus, the same trend of movement as has been followed in the main period of
odd or even Lagna is maintained to get the cyclic continuity. Students must take due care
while working the sub-periods by keeping an eye on the pattern followed in Maha Dasa of
any particular Lagna. The difference in sequence has to be noted and maintained diligently.
We are not giving the speculum for Sub-periods because each Lagna needs a separate table
for Bhukti of all the twelve signs.

13.0 Calculation of Balance of Dasa at Birth

The balance period of Dasa operating at birth should always be calculated for any Dasa
systems because the discarnate soul takes birth to reap the consequences of its own Karma of
previous births. The mechanism of reincarnation is complex and may begin from any point
of any previous birth whose actions have become most potent for enabling the rebirth and to
fructify immediately after the birth heralding the beginning of events in new life. Birth is
the first event to the series of events cosmically planned to materialise in the current birth.
It would commence from the same point where it was left by the soul at the time of
discarnation. If the Dasa balance at birth is taken as zero it would imply that there was no
residual Karma left in the previous birth and that would negate the possibility of rebirth
itself. This is a condition of emancipation. As such, balance of Dasa at birth is calculated to
reach to the same point. Unfortunately, the modern savants fail to take note of this esoteric
fact and proceed without computing the Dasa balance at birth. This is fundamentally an
erroneous practice and; therefore, must be avoided always. Dasa balance at birth must be
calculated for all the Dasa where Dasa period is already fixed. Mandook Dasa is also a Dasa
with fixed Dasa periods.
In the Mandook and many other Dasa system it is worked out as ratio of the longitude
traversed by Lagna to the total degree of zodiac and the Dasa duration of the sign operating
at birth. If the longitude of Lagna is M and the Dasa duration of the sign operating at birth is
N; then the Dasa consumed (Dc) till the time of birth would be

Dc = M/360 X N

So, the balance of Dasa (Db) at birth would be

Db = N - Dc

This would be clear from the example cases discussed to demonstrate the efficacy of
Mandook Dasa whose method is different than the prevalent approach. It is completely new
and away from even those who claim to have done great research on this Dasa system.

Before taking up the illustrative examples of actual charts to show the efficacy of Mandook Dasa
System (MDS) in the light of above adumbrations I wish to submit here that the correct interpretation
of the term Trikoot in terms of three fixed Dasa durations of MDS has been brought to print for the
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first time. I do not intend to take credit for this as my original thought or research; which many of my
contemporary scholars would have liked to have, because in all honesty I must confess that it was
taught to me by my elders in the family. It must not have been theirs also in originality because they
also might have learnt it from their Gurus. Unfortunately those masters did not come forward to check
those authors who have twisted the Mandook Gati in their commentaries. Perhaps this was on account
of the sobriety and austerity acquired through ardent practice of Tantra in true sense. Here; however,
it is explained for all so that the lost glory of this science can be regained once again in the spirit and
letter with which astrology was developed by the great seers.

Chart 1: Indira Gandhi

This is the chart of ex-prime minister of India Smt Indira Gandhi. Her birth data is as
follows
DOB: 19 Nov 1917 TOB: 23:11 Hrs Co-ordinates: 25N27 : 81E51 Lagna - 117d 03m

The sign rising at birth is Cancer. It is an even sign. Therefore; the Dasa would commence
from its Adarsh sign. The Adarsh sign of Cancer is Aquarius (8th sign) which is a fixed
sign.
Hence total Dasa duration would be 96 years and each sign will operate for a period of 8
years. Since the Lagna is an even sign, the order of Dasa would run in reverse way.

{Balance of Dasa; Db = N - Dc}

Her Lagna is 117degree 03minutes.

Hence,
Dc = 117.05 / 360 X 8
= 2.60
= 2yr 7m 6d

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Db = 5yr 4m 24d (Aquarius)

Important Events

She lost her mother on 28-06-1936

Her husband expired on 08-09-1960
Father departed on 27-05-1964
Was awarded Bharat Ratna on 26-01-1972
Most difficult political period from 18-11-1978 to 20-011979
Lost her son (Sanjay Gandhi) on 23-06-1980
Was assassinated on 31 10-1984

We would try to see the timing of these events in the light of Dasa and Bhukti operating in
Mandook Dasa. The Maha Dasa sequence is as under

19 11 1917
24 04 0005 - Aquarius Dasa
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13 04 1923
00 00 0008 - Sagittarius Dasa
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13 04 1931
00 00 0008 - Libra Dasa
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13 04 1939
00 00 0016 - Leo + Gemini Dasa
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13 04 1955
00 00 0008 - Aries Dasa
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13 04 1963
00 00 0008 - Pisces Dasa
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13 04 1971
00 00 0008 - Taurus Dasa
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13 04 1979
00 00 0008 - Cancer Dasa
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13 04 1987

The Libra Dasa started from 13 April 1931 and the mother breathed her last on 28th June 1936.
Let us the operation of Bhukti in Libra Dasa

13 04 1931
00 00 0004 - Libra - Libra to Sagittarius
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 13 04 1935
00 08 0000 - Libra - Scorpio
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13 12 1935
00 08 0000 - Libra - Capricorn
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13 08 1936

The sign Libra is identical with 4th house and; therefore, represents mother in all respect. It
is aspected by Mars and Jupiter. Its lord Venus is nailed on nodal axis. Further the Matri
Pad falls in Aquarius, identical with 8th house, that does not augur well for longevity of the
mother. The event occurred during the Bhukti of Capricorn, which being 4th from Libra,
again represents mother by all means. It is occupied by Moon, the significator of mother and
is aspected by Jupiter, Mars, Sun and Mercury. The combined aspect of Mercury, the 12th
lord and Sun carries extremely virulent currents of separation. During Capricorn Bhukti
under Libra Dasa too many factors pertinent with mother were simultaneously at work as a
cumulative effect of which separation from mother materialised in the form of mother's
death.
Her husband expired on 8th September 1960. That time Aries Dasa was in operation. Aries
Dasa was in operation from 13-04-1955. Let us see the Bhukti in Aries Dasa that took away
the husband from life and world.

13 04 1955
00 00 0004 - Aries - Aries to Gemini (6-subperiods)
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13 04 1959
00 04 0001 - Aries - Taurus + Cancer
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13 08 1960
00 08 0000 Aries - Virgo
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13 04 1961

In Virgo Bhukti under Aries Dasa she lost her husband. The sign Aries is also the Vyaya
Pad; so, some loss of valuable nature was quite expected. It is also Dara Pad and; therefore,
contains all the cosmic ingredients to represent husband. It is aspected by Mars, Sun and
Mercury and the force of separation as stated above is once again actively at play here. The
event occurred in Virgo Bhukti and the sign Virgo is aspected by lunar nodes and Venus. It
is shadastaka (6/8) from Maha Dasa sign and energised the loss of husband.
Her father expired on 27th May 1964. That time Pisces Dasa was in operation. The sign
Pisces represents 9th house and; therefore, fully stood for father, his health, body etc. Pisces
Dasa started from 13th April 1963. Let us see the sub-periods in Pisces Dasa

13 04 1963
00 08 0000 - Pisces - Pisces
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13 12 1963
00 08 0000 - Pisces - Taurus
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13 08 1964

It was during the Bhukti of Taurus under Pisces Dasa when death of the father occurred.
Taurus being 3rd from the 9th house signified the end of life of the father. This Dasa -
bhukti was perhaps the most ideal period for departure of the father.
The greatest national honour of Bharat Ratna was awarded to her on 26th January 1972.
Taurus Dasa commenced from 13th April 1971. Taurus is the house of gains and is occupied
by Jupiter. It is also identical with Mantra Pad denoting fortune. Such awards are often won
by virtue of Purva punya. The 11 house has a distinct role in enhancement of prestige of the
native because it is the Maya of the 10th house. Here the 11 pad (Labha Pad) falls in the Lagna
(Cancer). Because of these close inter-linkage of vibrations associated with prestige she got
the ward during Taurus Dasa.

13 04 1971
00 08 0000 - Taurus - Taurus
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13 12 1971
00 08 0000 - Taurus - Cancer
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13 08 1972

At that time Bhukti of Cancer was in operation. Cancer is birth ascendant is identical with
Labh Pad. It is also aspected by Jupiter, Sun and Mercury. Cancer is also identical with
Bhagya Pad. Such things do not happen in life without adequate support of luck. Hence
Cancer Bhukti in Taurus Dasa was quite appropriate for receipt of this ward.
Smt. Gandhi was also called the iron lady of India and commanded terrific respect among all
the Parliamentarians of India. But she was treated worst when she was out of power. She
was expelled from Lok Sabha, was arrested and taken to Tihar Jail of Delhi. These
unfortunate events took place between 18-11-1978 to 20-01-1979. All this happened during the
last phase of Taurus Dasa. This is because of its occupation by the 6th lord Jupiter which is
also the dispositor of Rahu. The 6th house is not merely 6th house but is much more virulent
on account of the fact that it is also the Arudha (Pad) of the 8th house. Hence this Dasa can
not be expected to end without giving some excruciating and unforgettable wound. Let us
see the details of Bhukti under Taurus Dasa which started from 13-04-1971

13 04 1971
00 00 0004 - Taurus - Taurus to Pisces
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13 04 1975
00 08 0002 - Taurus - Aquarius to Leo
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13 12 1977

Gemini sub-period under Taurus Dasa started from 13th December 1977 and it was followed
by Aries Bhukti. Gemini is identical with 12th house and is nailed on nodal axis. Similarly
Aries is identical with Vyaya Pad and carries the currents of loss of respect, power, prestige
etc. No wonder Smt. Gandhi suffered humiliation during the operation of these Bhukti.
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Sanjay Gandhi expired in plane crash on 23-06-1980. That time Cancer Dasa was in
operation. The incidence occurred during Virgo Bhukti under Cancer Dasa.

13 04 1979
00 08 0000 - Cancer - Cancer
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13 12 1979
00 08 0000 - Cancer - Virgo
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13 08 1980

Virgo being 11th house from the 5th house (Scorpio) is imbued with accident for the
offsprings. The Arudha of Virgo falls in Aquarius which carries the currents of death in this
chart. Cancer is occupied by Saturn and Virgo is aspected by Rahu-ketu. Hence the loss of
son was caused during this Dasa Bhukti.
Smt. Gandhi was assassinated on 31st October 1984 during the Cancer Dasa. Cancer being
Lagna represents the self of the native. It is occupied by Saturn which is the lord of 7th and
8th house and hence carries the killing currents. Placement of Saturn in 6th position from its
house (Aquarius) is bound to curtail the longevity. Hence operation of Cancer Dasa at
advance age could be injurious for life force. Let us see the sub-periods during Cancer Dasa
which commenced from 13th of April 1979.

13 04 1979
00 00 0004 - Cancer - Cancer to Taurus
----------------------
13 04 1983
00 08 0000 - Cancer - Aries
----------------------
13 12 1983
00 08 0000 - Cancer - Aquarius
----------------------
13 08 1984
00 08 0000 - Cancer - Sagittatius
-------------------------
13 04 1985

The unfortunate incidence occurred during Sagittarius sub-period of Cancer Dasa.

Sagittarius is occupied by Rahu. It is also identical Mrityu Pad. Hence death during this
Dasa was quite possible and it took place.

Chart2: Sri Charan Singh, Late P.M Of India

The chart discussed below belongs to Sri Charan Singh, the late prime minister of India
from July 1979 to January (14th) 1980. The birth particulars have been picked up from Mr. K.
N. Rao's book on Mandook Dasa. The time is said to have been fixed by Bhrigu samhita and
later rectified by Pt. Hardeo Sharma Trivedi. Let us see how Mandook Dasa works on this
chart.

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DOB: 23 December 1902; TOB: 07:23 Hrs POB: Bagpat (Meerut), UP Lagna - 254d 32m

The Lagna is Sagittarius. It is an odd sign and the Dasa would start from this sign only. The
order of Dasa shall be direct. Since it is a common sign the total Dasa duration would be 108
years and each sign shall operate for 9 years during its Dasa.

{Balance of Dasa; Db = N - Dc}

His Lagna is 254 degree 32 minute.

Hence,
Dc = 254.53 / 360 X 9
= 6.363
= 6yr 4m 11d

Db = 2yr 7m 19d (Sagittarius)

Important Events

His marriage took place on 25th June 1925.

Daughter was born on 14th September 1927
Was elected first time in February 1937
Was jailed during emergency 1975
Became deputy prime minister in March 1977
Remained prime minister of India from 28th July to 14th January 1980
Breathed his last on 29th May 1987

We would try to see the timing of these events in the light of Dasa and Bhukti operating in
Mandook Dasa. The order of succession of Maha Dasa is as under

23 12 1902
19 07 0002 - Sagittarius Dasa

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12 08 1905
00 00 0018 - Aquarius + Aries Dasa
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12 08 1923
00 00 0009 - Gemini Dasa
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12 08 1932
00 00 0009 - Leo Dasa
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12 08 1941
00 00 0027 - Libra + Virgo + Cancer Dasa
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12 08 1968
00 00 0009 - Taurus Dasa
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12 08 1977
00 00 0009 - Pisces Dasa
------------------------
12 08 1986
00 00 0009 - Capricorn Dasa
----------------------
12 08 1995

He was married on 25-06-1925 when Gemini Dasa was in operation. Gemini is identical with
the 7th house and; as such, marriage in this Dasa-operation was quite probable. Let us see the
Bhukti that caused the materialisation of marriage. Gemini Dasa started from 12-08-1923.

12 08 1923
00 09 0000 - Gemini - Gemini
-----------------------
12 05 1924
00 09 0000 - Gemini - Leo
----------------------
12 02 1925
00 09 0000 -Gemini - Libra
-------------------------
12 11 1925

The marriage took place during Gemini-Libra period. Libra is identical with 11th house
signifying eternal friendship. It is occupied by Rahu which is known for giving quick
marriage. Hence the marriage occurred during Libra Bhukti of Gemini Dasa.
His daughter was born on 14-09-1927. Gemini Dasa was again working. The Anter Dasa
details are as under.

12 11 1925
00 09 0000 - Gemini - Sagittarius
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 12 10 1926
00 09 0000 - Gemini - Aquarius
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12 07 1927
00 09 0000 - Gemini - Aries
-----------------------
12 04 1927

The sign Aries is identical with 5th house (progeny) and his first child was born during
Bhukti of Aries.
He won his first election from Chhaprauli (Bagpat) in United province in February 1937
during Leo Dasa. The sign Leo in his horoscope is identical with the house of luck (9th). Leo
is also identical with 9th house (Luck- Bhagya). Leo Dasa started from 12th August 1932.

12 08 1932
00 09 0000 - Leo - Leo
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12 05 1933
00 09 0000 - Leo - Libra
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12 02 1934
00 09 0000 - Leo - Sagittarius
---------------------
12 11 1934
00 09 0000 - Leo - Aquarius
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12 10 1935
00 09 0000 - Leo - Aries
----------------------
12 07 1936
00 09 0000 - Leo - Gemini
----------------------
12 04 1937

The electoral victory occurred during Gemini Bhukti which is identical with 7th house. The
7th house being 10th from the 10th house also comprises of impulses of power and position.
So he is victory is well justified during the said Dasa and Bhukti.
He was jailed many times during his struggle for freedom of India but was arrested for no
genuine reasons by the government of Smt. Indira Gandhi during emergency that was
imposed on 25th of June 1975. That time Taurus Dasa was in operation. Taurus being 6th
house in the horoscope was bound to give some trouble, humiliation and incarceration as it is
also aspected by Rahu, Jupiter and Saturn. Let us see the Bhukti during Taurus Dasa that
began from 12th August 1968.

12 08 1968
00 06 0004 - Taurus - Taurus to Cancer
----------------------
12 02 1973
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 00 03 0002 - Taurus - Gemini, Leo & Libra
----------------------
12 05 1975
00 09 0000 - Taurus - Sagittarius
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12 03 1976

The arrest took place during the operation of Sagittarius Bhukti which is Lagna but Taurus
and Sagittarius are at 6-8 nexus. Because of the shadashtaka position of Dasa and Bhukti
signs this event could be enabled.
He also won the election after emergency and became a deputy prime minister in the Govt.
of Morarji Desai. In fact he was bidding for the post of prime minister that time itself but
because of intervention of Jaiprakash Narayan he had to settle with the post of deputy prime
minister and ministry for home affairs. The Aries Bhukti gave the high position but owing
to dwirdwadas (1/12 - nexus) position of Dasa and Bhukti Rasi he missed the top slot.
He later became prime minister on 28th July 1979 during the operation of Pisces Dasa. The
sign Pisces is identical with 4th house and is aspected by Mercury, Venus, Sun, Moon and
Mars. Let us see the Bhukti in Pisces Dasa that started from 12th august 1977.

12 08 1977
00 09 0000 - Pisces - Pisces
----------------------
12 05 1978
00 09 0000 - Pisces - Capricorn
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12 02 1979
00 09 0000 - Pisces - Scorpio
----------------------
12 11 1979

He became prime minister during the operation of Scorpio Bhukti under Pisces Dasa. Since
Scorpio is identical with 12th house the impulses that gave him this post was not strong
enough to sustain the position for long. Why and Scorpio could give this lift? It is because
the sign Scorpio happens be 10th from the Arudha Lagna ((Aquarius). In fact the 2nd house
denotes the crown and Dhan Pad falls in Libra occupied by Rahu. His government fell
during the Bhukti of Virgo which is 12 from Dhan Pad and 8th from Arudh Lagna.
He departed from this world on 29 May 1987. That time Capricorn Dasa was in operation
that commenced from 12-08-1986. Capricorn being the 2nd house is imbued with killing
currents. Let us see the Bhukti in Capricorn Dasa

12 08 1986
00 09 0000 - Capricorn - Capricorn
---------------------
12 05 1987
00 09 0000 - Capricorn - Scorpio
---------------------
12 02 1988

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The death occurred during Scorpio Bhukti of Capricorn Dasa. Scorpio being identical with
the 12th house denotes the departure to other world also. Scorpio in natural zodiac is also
symbolic to death in the natural zodiac. Hence death was quite possible during Scorpio sub-
period.

Chart 3:

This chart is again taken from the book of Mr. Rao on Mandook Dasa. The birth particulars
(DOB - 04-11-1951) and planetary details of the female native as given in that book is as under
Lagna - Gemini 2d 21m; Sun - Libra 16d 55m; Moon - Sagittarius 26d 09m; Mars - Leo 25d
21m; Mercury - Scorpio 01d 28m; Jupiter(R) - Pisces 12d 14m; Venus - Virgo 01d 28m; Saturn -
Virgo 16d 37m; Rahu - Aquarius 13d 18m; Ketu - Leo 13d 18m. (as given in the said book)
The Lagna is Gemini. It is an odd sign and the Dasa would start from this sign only. The
order of Dasa shall be direct. Since it is a common sign the total Dasa duration would be 108
years and each sign shall operate for 9 years during its Dasa.

{Balance of Dasa; Db = N - Dc}

Her Lagna is 62 degree 21 minute.

Hence,
Dc = 62.35 / 360 X 9
= 1.558
= 1yr 6m 19d

Db = 7yr 5m 11d

She was married in October 1972. Let us examine this event with Mandook Dasa.
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 04 11 1951
11 05 0007 - Gemini Dasa
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15 04 1959
00 00 0009 - Leo Dasa
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13 04 1968

Libra Dasa started from 15th April 1968 and the marriage of the native took place when Libra
Dasa was in operation. Let us see the Bhukti that effectuated the event under Libra Dasa.

15 04 1968
00 00 0003 - Libra - Libra + Sagit + Aqua + Aries
----------------------
15 04 1971
00 09 0000 - Libra - Pisces
----------------------
15 01 1971
00 09 0000 - Libra - Capricorn
-----------------------
15 10 1972

Libra is the 7th house from the Arudha Lagna and, hence has the appropriate cosmic currents
to enable marriage during its period. The event took place during the Bhukti of Capricorn.
The sign Capricorn is 8th in the birth chart that often remains loaded with the impulses of
marital pleasures. It also happens to be the Pada of 12 house (Taurus) the bed pleasure. In
fact Capricorn is the Pad of Taurus (12th house) and Taurus is the Pad of Capricorn (8th
house). Strong currents of marriage and marital happiness were indicated during Libra Dasa
and Capricorn Bhukti. Hence the event of marriage stands fully justified by the Mandook
Dasa.

Chart 4:

This example has been taken from a previous article in Saptarishi Astrology. The native Ben
Affleck earned huge revenue, name and fame for his role in "Pearl Harbour". His birth
particulars as given in the said magazine is as under:-

The Lagna is Gemini. It is an odd sign and the Dasa would start from this sign only. The
order of Dasa shall be direct. Since it is a common sign the total Dasa duration would be 108
years and each sign shall operate for 9 years during its Dasa.

{Balance of Dasa; Db = N - Dc}

The Lagna is Gemini 156d 05m i.e. 75degree 05minute

Hence,
Dc = 75.083 / 360 X 9
= 1.877
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 = 01yr 10m 16d

Db = 07yr 01m 14d

Balance of Gemini Dasa at birth was 07 years, 01 month and 14 days. The sequence of Dasa
is

15 08 1972
14 01 0007 - Gemini Dasa
----------------------
29 09 1979
00 00 0018 - Leo + Libra Dasa
---------------------
29 09 1997

Sagittarius Dasa started from 29th September 1997 and the Pearl Harbour was released on
25th May 2001 after which Ben Affleck was pushed into the very high orbit of wealth and
reputation. Let us see the Bhukti under Sagittarius Dasa.

29 09 1997
00 09 0000 - Sagittarius - Sagittarius
----------------------
29 06 1998
00 09 0000 Sagittarius - Aquarius
----------------------
29 03 1199
00 09 0000 - Sagittarius - Aries
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 29 12 1999
00 09 0000 - Sagittarius - Gemini
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29 09 2000
00 09 0000 - Sagittarius - Leo
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29 06 2001

Sagittarius, which is identical with the 7th house, is also fortified by the presence of its own
lord Jupiter. It is also aspected by the Yoga Karka Venus. It does not only contain the
currents of name and fame but is also loaded with the strong pulsations of gains because it is
identical with Labh Pad. Similarly, Leo is Arudha Lagna and is identical with Bhagya Pad.
Hence the combined currents of reputation and gains enabled him to earn name, fame and
money during sub-period of Leo under Sagittarius Dasa.

Chart 5:

Val Kilmer became over night a celebrity after release of 'The Saint", a role for which Mel
Gibson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hugh Grant, Kevin Costner and Johnny Deep all had
refused. Schwarzenegger later said he was sorry he did not do it after runway hit of The
Saint. Given below are the birth particulars of Val Kilmer.

The Lagna is Virgo. It is an even sign and the Dasa would start from its Adarsh sign that is
Gemini. The order of Dasa shall be reverse. Since it is a common sign the total Dasa
duration would be 108 years and each sign shall operate for 9 years during its Dasa.

{Balance of Dasa; Db = N - Dc}

The Lagna is Virgo 26d 26m i.e. 176degree 26minute

Hence,
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Dc = 176.43 / 360 X 9
= 04.410
= 04yr 04m 28d

Db = 04yr 07m 02d (Gemini)

Balance of Gemini Dasa at birth was 04 years, 07 month and 02 days. The sequence of Dasa
is

31 12 1959
02 07 0004 - Gemini Dasa
---------------------
02 07 1964
00 00 0027 - Aries + Aquarius +Sagittarius Dasa
----------------------
02 07 1991

The event took place during the operation of Libra Dasa which is identical with the house of
wealth and diadem. It is also identical with Labh Pad and Sukh Pad. Hence this Dasa was
most appropriately suiting to bestow him what he gained after the release of "The Saint" on
4th April 1997. Let us see the sub-period in Libra Dasa that commenced from 2nd July 1991.

02 07 1991
00 06 0004 - Libra - Libra to Sagittarius
---------------------
02 01 1996
00 09 0000 - Libra - Scorpio
----------------------
02 10 1996
00 09 0000 - Libra - Capricorn
----------------------
02 10 1997

The name, fame and money came during the Bhukti of Capricorn under Libra Dasa. The
sign Capricorn is identical with 5th house and; as such, is distinctly associated with fortune
and finance. So, the native got immense success and wealth during this period.

Chart 6:

The chart discussed below belongs to disciple cum friend of the scribe from Ahmadabad. He
suffered a heart attack on 4th September 2007, was hospitalised and by grace of God saved.
His birth particulars are as under.

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See the 4th house of his horoscope. It is aspected by Venus and Jupiter. Jupiter being the lord
of the 8th house and dispositor of Ketu is strong malefic here. As explained elsewhere the
aspect of Jupiter is extremely strong here to cause virulent effects. Sun is spoiled by aspect of
lunar nodes. 4th house is also infested with currents of disease as Roga Pad falls there.
The 4th house has no Argala; so, there is no check valve for dissipation of energy from the
4th field of the horoscope. On the contrary, Moon, Jupiter and Venus work as leak points for
drainage of energy from the 4th field. Hence problem in heart is a distinct possibility to the
native. Let us see the Dasa sequence and Bhukti in this birth map.
The Lagna is Taurus. It is an even sign and the Dasa would start from the Adarsh sign that
is Libra. The order of Dasa shall be reverse. Since it is a moveable sign the total Dasa
duration would be 84 years and each sign shall operate for 7 years during its Dasa.

{Balance of Dasa; Db = N - Dc}

The Lagna is Taurus 03d 10m i.e. 33degree 10minute

Hence,
Dc = 33.16 / 360 X 7
= 0.092
= 00yr 01m 03d

Db = 06yr 10m 27d (Libra)

Balance of Libra Dasa at birth was 06 years, 10 month and 27 days. The sequence of Dasa is

19 03 1964
27 10 0006 - Libra Dasa
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16 01 1971
00 00 0035 - Leo to Sagittarius Dasa
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16 01 2006
00 00 0007 - Scorpio Dasa
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16 01 2013

The incident occurred during Scorpio Dasa which being 7th sign carries the killing currents.
Let us see the details of Bhukti in Scorpio Dasa which started from 16th of January 2006.

16 01 2006
00 07 0000 - Scorpio - Scorpio
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16 08 2006
00 07 0000 - Scorpio - Capricorn
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16 03 2007
00 07 0000 - Scorpio - Pisces
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16 10 2007

The event occurred during the operation of Pisces sub-period. The sign Pisces is aspected by
Rahu - Ketu and occupied by Sun and Mercury. Being the 11th house vibrations of Pisces are
not good for health. Pisces is also identical with the Pad of Lagna and 3rd house. Here the
killing currents of 3rd house is mixed with the life force (Lagna) that can be injurious at
some stage because mixture of sea water with drinking water is not good for consumption.
Hence he suffered the stroke but survived.

Chart 7:

The chart discussed below is taken from the case file of the scribe. The birth particulars of
the native are

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DOB: 01-01-1971, TOB: 7:25 Hrs, Coordinates: 28N39:77E13, Lagna - 258d 12m

The Lagna is Sagittarius. It is an odd sign and the Dasa would start from this sign and the
order of Dasa shall be direct. Since it is a dual sign the total Dasa duration would be 108
years and each sign shall operate for 9 years during its Dasa.

{Balance of Dasa; Db = N - Dc}

The Lagna is Sagittarius 18d 12m i.e. 258degree 12minute

Hence,
Dc = 258.2 / 360 X 9
= 6.455
= 06yr 05m 14d

Db = 02yr 06m 16d (Sagittarius)

Important Events

Got married on 19th June 1995

Qualified for IRS in October 1995
Son born on 14th September 1997
Lost husband in March 2000

The balance of Sagittarius Dasa at birth was 2 years 6 months 16 days. The Dasa
sequence is as under

01 01 1971
16 06 0002 - Sagittarius Dasa
----------------------
17 07 1973
00 00 0018 - Aquarius + Aries Dasa
----------------------
17 07 1991
00 00 0009 - Gemini Dasa
----------------------
17 07 2000

All the above listed major events took place during the operation of Gemini Dasa which is
identical with the 7th house and is imbued with the impulses of marriage. Let us see the
Bhukti details in Gemini Dasa that began from 17th July 1991.

17 07 1991
00 09 0003 - Gemini - Gemini to Aquarius
----------------------
17 04 1995
00 09 0000 - Gemini - Aries*
----------------------
17 01 1996
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 00 06 0001 - Gemini- Pisces + Capricorn
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17 07 1997
00 09 0000 - Gemini - Scorpio*
----------------------
17 04 1998
00 06 0001 - Gemini - Virgo + Cancer
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17 10 1999
00 09 0000 - Gemini - Taurus*
---------------------
17 07 2000

The marriage took place during the operation Gemini - Aries Dasa - Bhukti. Aries is
identical with 5th house and is also Bhagya Pad. Hence marriage during this Dasa-Bhukti is
quite possible. She also qualified for IRS during the same Bhukti which came as a gain of
Bhagya (luck) coupled by good fortune.
The son was born during Scorpio Bhukti. Scorpio is occupied by the significator of progeny
Jupiter which is also Lagna lord. It is aspected by Saturn from the 5th house. Saturn has only
delayed the motherhood slightly but did not deny it.
The husband met with a fatal accident and passed away during Taurus Bhukti. Taurus is
12th from the house of husband and denotes departure to other world. It is aspected by Mars.
If we look from conventional cannons we find that 7th house is aspected by all the
separative planets viz Saturn, Rahu and Sun. As such, widowhood was clear in the chart.

Conclusion

Here I have discussed the Mandook Dasa with all three types of Dasa periods (84, 96 & 108
years - Trikoot) as was applicable to various charts. Only Pad has been mostly taken for
interpretation. Char Karaka and Karkamsha etc which gives still more convincing
interpretation has been deliberately avoided because it may confuse the students till
calculation of correct Atma Karaka is not told to them. I have dealt this Dasa on 267 charts
but only one chart has been included here from my study file. Examples have been taken
whose events have been discussed by others to prove the efficacy of this method.

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