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The Point of Deepest Fall
By Balaji Narasimhan <sherlockbalaji@yahoo.com>
Jyotish Basics
NOTE: What we are discussing is more philosophical than practical, and Question of Ayanamsha
application should be tempered with the proverbial pinch of salt. Aspects of Nodes
True or Mean Nodes
INTRODUCTION
The Effects of 10th Lord
In an ideal world, nobody wants to have any afflicted graha in his chart, Cosmic Counterparts
but then again, we do not live in an ideal world.
Ruby - The Sun Gem
Vedanga
Among all the possible afflictions, perhaps nothing scares a person
more than knowing that some graha is neecha in his chart. Immediately, Navamsha
people start looking out for neecha bhanga or better still, neecha
Srinkhala
bhanga raja yoga.
House of Father
If one may compare a graha to one's own eyes, then a neecha graha is The Point of Deepest Fall
like an eye incapable of seeing clearly. Neecha bhanga may then be Length of Year - Dasa
compared to using spectacles to improve one's vision, but, just as
spectacles cannot give perfect vision, similarly, neecha bhanga can Identical Charts of Twins
never completely overcome all ills. Neecha bhanga raja yoga is like Jyotisha
using binoculars, but just as one cannot go around with a pair of Jaimini or Parashara
binoculars always pressed to one's eyes, similarly, even neecha bhanga
raja yoga cannot always deliver good results. The Untold Story
Tradition v/s non-tradition
BEYOND THE BASICS Proof that I'm a Rogue
What is it that makes a graha neecha? We need to understand this thing Authenticity of BPHS
first. For this, we must look beyond the obvious fact of "graha X is The 27 Nakshatras
neecha in rasi Y." To get to the heart of the matter, we should look at the
The Use of Divisionals
point where a graha is at its lowest ebb, and study the related issues
carefully. Bhavat Bhavam
27 BirthYogas
While the relationship between the neecha graha and the lord of the rasi Combust/Retrograde
in which it is neecha is of paramount importance, we could gain further
by studying the relationship between the neecha graha and the Role of Dispositors
nakshatra in which it is neecha. This helps us to fine-tune the results,
and enhances our lucidity.
At another level, we could consider the nakshatra pada in which a graha
is neecha, and study the lord of that pada, which will correspond to the
lord of the navamsa in which the said pada falls.
For additional illumination, we could also consider the drekkan in which
a graha is fallen. Why, some might wonder, are we studying the drekkan
after studying the nakshatra and the navamsa? The reason is simple - of
all the divisions, only the drekkans have descriptions, and an
understanding of these visual metaphors can perhaps enable us to
understand the true affliction of a neecha graha that much better. The
descriptions of the drekkans given herein have been taken from Shri BV
Raman's book "Hindu Predictive Astrology."
FEAR IS THE KEY
To understand a neecha graha, it is best to assume that some form of
fear possesses it. In a way, this may seem funny-after all, what could
perhaps cause fear to Sani, who himself causes fear to all men?
Technically speaking, a graha many not be "afraid" in the sense people
are afraid of tigers or the Inspector of Taxes, but there is an affliction
caused by the fact that something that the graha stands for is not in
good shape. If this were not the case, then there is no reason to
pronounce that the graha is neecha!
Understanding the cause of the fear of the graha may take us one step
closer to comprehending what is actually wrong. Therefore, we will start
with the fear concept, not because a graha is "afraid," but because fear
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is something that we all understand so well. After all, does not knowing
that we have a neecha graha in our chart make us feel scared?

THE NEECHA GRAHAS

1. SURYA
Surya is at the point of deepest fall at 10 degrees, Tula rasi. This
corresponds to Swati, which is ruled by Rahu, in the 2nd pada, which is
ruled by Sani, and in the 2nd drekkan, which is also ruled by Sani.

Both Rahu and Sani are inimical to Surya, and their combined might
means that Surya feels very low indeed. Sani is humble and relates to
equality, and so does Rahu as per "Sani vad Rahu," and Surya, as the
king, cannot digest this!

The description of the 2nd drekkan of Tula is:

"A man hungry and thirsty, with the face of a vulture, and attached to his
wife and children."

In the above context, it is worth noting that Sani is Surya's son, and the
vulture is said to be Sani's mount.

2. CHANDRA
Chandra is at the point of deepest fall at 03 degrees, Vrichaka rasi. This
corresponds to Vishaka, which is ruled by Guru, in the 4th pada, which
is ruled by Chandra, and in the 1st drekkan, which is ruled by Kuja.

It is easy to understand Surya's neechatva, but Chandra's is more

perplexing. Why is he neecha in association with Guru and Kuja, with
both of whom he forms the Gaja Kesari Yoga and the Chandra Mangala
Yoga respectively?

Guru represents wisdom, and Chandra, who personifies the mind,

doesn't like wisdom, and prefers pleasurable pursuits. Chandra in his
own pada means the mind dwelling on itself, not positively as in the "I
consciousness" but in terms of trying to fulfil the pleasures that the mind
suggests. Chandra is also afflicted by the rashness of Kuja.

The description of the 1st drekkan of Vrichaka is:

"A beautiful young woman, quite naked, emerging out from an ocean
towards the shore, feet bound up by a serpent."

This is a sarpa drekkan, and the snake allusion indirectly links it to Rahu
and Ketu, the nodes, whom Chandra fears.

3. BUDHA
Budha is at the point of deepest fall at 15 degrees, Meena rasi. This
corresponds to Uttarabadra, which is ruled by Sani, in the 4th pada,
which is ruled by Kuja, and in the 2nd drekkan, which is ruled by
Chandra.

Budha is a highly intellectual graha, and it cannot stand the gloom of

Sani, or the anger of Kuja, or the fickleness of Chandra, all of which are
inimical to rational thought. No wonder it is neecha!

The description of the 2nd drekkan of Meena is:

"A beautiful woman, sailing in a boat with long flags towards the other
coast."

The flag is particularly interesting because it flies at the highest point,

and represents the acme. Ironically, with Budha fallen, intelligence,
which differentiates humans from beast, no longer reigns supreme!

4. SUKRA
Sukra is at the point of deepest fall at 27 degrees, Kanya rasi. This
corresponds to Chitra, which is ruled by Kuja, in the 2nd pada, which is
ruled by Budha, and in the 3rd drekkan, which is ruled by Sukra himself.

Sukra represents highly refined things, and this is the good aspect. The
negative thing about Sukra is his excessive pursuit of pleasure, which
leads to a lowering of morals and general dissipation. In particular, Kuja
corrupts Sukra and turns love to lust. The fact that Budha owns the

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concerned pada is also inimical to Sukra though Budha is friendly with
Sukra because those who love pleasures do not like listening to reason.
The drekkan being owned by Sukra implies a vortex of pleasure, which
can only lead to lassitude.

The description of the 3rd drekkan of Kanya is:

"A fair woman, with a yellow cloth on her body and exposing her breasts
and going to a sacred place."

What an apt description! Sukra is feminine, yellow represents prosperity,

and as a Brahmin graha, the visit to the sacred place is also appropriate.
The vulgar reference to the breasts implies the profaning of the sacred,
caused by Sukra being neecha.

5. KUJA
Kuja is at the point of deepest fall at 28 degrees, Kataka rasi. This
corresponds to Aslesha, which is ruled by Budha, in the 4th pada, which
is ruled by Guru, and in the 3rd drekkan, which is also ruled by Guru.

Kuja is a warrior, and doesn't like to heed either Budha's intelligence or

Guru's wisdom. All he wants to do is fight meaninglessly, and this makes
him neecha.

The description of the 3rd drekkan of Kataka is:

"A man in a boat amidst an ocean, with a serpent around his waist."

This is a sarpa drekkan, and indirectly refers to Rahu and Ketu, who,
being daemons, are inimically disposed towards the commander of the
Gods. Since there is no reference to a storm, we may safely assume
that a boat in an ocean depicts serenity and perhaps boredom because
there is nothing to do but steer the boat. Since there are no prospects of
war, Kuja is highly frustrated!

6. GURU
Guru is at the point of deepest fall at 05 degrees, Makara rasi. This
corresponds to Uttarashada, which is ruled by Surya, in the 3rd pada,
which is ruled by Sani, and in the 1st drekkan, which is also ruled by
Sani.

Guru is a unique graha in Jyotish because it is the only graha that is not
treated as an enemy by any of the other grahas. So, it is a little intriguing
to consider why it is neecha. Perhaps, it is neecha because both the
grahas concerned, Surya and Sani, can't stand each other. Also, Surya
is arrogant and Sani represents humble activities, and neither of them
seems too capable of appreciating the wisdom that is so dear to Guru.

The description of the 1st drekkan of Makara is:

"A man with much hair, pig-bodied and faced, and carrying a rope and a
net."

Nothing threatening about the above, but it hardly seems to be

the height of wisdom!

7. SANI
Sani is at the point of deepest fall at 20 degrees, Mesha rasi. This
corresponds to Bharani, which is ruled by Sukra, in the 3rd pada, which
is also ruled by Sukra, and in the 3rd drekkan, which is ruled by Guru.

Sani is responsible for grief, and as such, he doesn't appreciate Sukra's

propensity for merrymaking. Guru symbolises wisdom and so may be
called a good teacher, but Sani is more practical. The lessons he
teaches are learnt in the University of Life, and not from books. Thus,
Sani may not be very pleased by Guru's teachings, because he likes to
teach people by humbling them with sorrow and suffering.

The description of the 3rd drekkan of Mesha is:

"A cruel hearted man, red in colour, active, wearing red garments,
unprincipled and angry."

The above description seems to fit Kuja, who is inimical to Sani, to a T!

AFTERWORD
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It would be arrogant to presume that the above descriptions are
accurate, and represent the only way of looking at the neecha state of a
graha. However, it is a good starting point, and the author hopes that
even points above that are not agreeable to the wise will promote
thought, and lead all of us to greater clarity and to the light, which is
Jyotish.

~~~~~~~
Balaji Narasimhan * http://www.sherlock-holmes.com/balaji.htm
Author, Sherlock Holmes: Solutions from the Sussex Downs
Editor, The Partial Art of Detection
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