REMEDIAL MEASURES

IN
ASTROLOGY

By
Dr. G.S. Kapoor

RANJAN PUBLICATIONS
16, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi-110002 (INDIA)
 At A Glance
Remedial Measures to avert tragedies and
disasters-Preliminary knowledge of birth
chart and planetary afflictions-Natural
functions and characteristics of planets.
and evil results of their afflictions-
Propitiation of planets through mantras,
charity, fasting and blessings of elders
and preceptors-Beneficial effects of
Colour Therapy-Remedial merits of
Gems-Gem Therapy based on cosmic
colours of planets and gems-Cheap

and proven Totkas O d l ) from Eal

Kitab' for propitiation of planets-
Remedial Measures illustrated by
horoscopes-Remedial Measures for
diseases caused by sinful deeds-
Rudraksha a panacea for all ills and
other gifts of Nature h remedial
merits-Yantras of the planets-Some
remedial mantras for day to day
problems.
 From The Author

Our life is always full of difficulties, problems and stress and strains.
Keeping in view the busy schedule of people in present day life, this
book contains easy and simple measures for protection from the
malevolence of planets such as giving in charity things connected with
such planets and prayers, recitation of m a n t r a s , fasting, wearing of
gem stones etc.

The very simple, cheap and easy to perform remedial measures as

given in the famous Urdu book ` a l K i t a b ' , have also been included
in this book.

The diseases caused by the planets with reference to each Ascendant

have been discussed and illustrated by horoscopes and remedial
measures suggested in each case. The natural functions and nature of
Sun, Moon and other planets and the evil they can cause if afflicted,
has been described in sufficient detail to enable appropriate remedial
measures being taken in time.

In brief, the material compiled in this book for protection from evil
consequences of affliction of planets, is not only simple but also easy
for practical use.
 CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I - Preliminary knowledge about birth chart
and some aspects of astrology-Birth chart, houses, signs,
constellations, planets, Vimsottari Dasha and information
as to how planets get effected.
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CHAPTER II - Nature, functions and characteristics of
planets-effects of their afflictions.
CHAPTER III - Propitiation of Malevolent planets by 29
prayers-Things which are to be given in charity-
Significance and utility of mantras for propitiation of
planets-Vak Shakti-mantras for the different planets
-Correct procedure for reciting mantras-Procedure for
fasting-Benefic effects of blessings from the elders etc.-
Vedic mantras of planets.

CHAPTER IV - Propitiation of Planets and Colours-

Division of the light of the Sun-Origin of seven colours- 42
Relationship of colours with various planets-Importance
of Colour Therapy-Practical use of Colour Therapy.

CHAPTER V - Remedial merits of Gemstones-Gems and

Dharma shastra - Speciality in gems - the Ruling stone
Principles for using gem stones-Suitability of gem stones 65
for various Ascendants.

CHAPTER VI-Gem Therapy The seven rays and colours

of rainbow-Their significance and importance-Cosmic
colours of planets and their gems-Principles of Gem
Therapy and a glimpse of tele-therapy-Need of cosmic 74
rays for curing diseases-Rahu and Ketu and their gems
have also cosmic rays-How to prepare Gem Medicines.

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CHAPTER VII - Propitiation of planets-Cheap, simple,
effective and easy to perform rities for propitation of
planets as given in Lal Kitab -The explanation about such
beliefs-Their remedial values and practical utility.
CHAPTER VIII - Various kinds of afflictions of planets 109
and their consequences-What is Destiny? Compoundable
and non-compoundable sinful deeds-Information about the
nature of Sun, Moon and other planets and consequential
evil effects of their afflictions-Suitable remedial measures.

CHAPTER IX - Remedial Measures illustrated through

Birth Charts.
117
CHAPTER X - Consideration of the twelve houses in the
context of remedial measures.
126
CHAPTER XI - Remedial Measures for diseases caused
by sinful deeds, as given in Prasna Marga.
139
CHAPTER XII - The panacea of all ills-Gifts of nature
possessing remedial measures-Use of roots of herbs and
plants for propitiation of planets.
157
CHAPTER XIII - Yantras of Sun and other planets and
their utility.

CHAPTER XIV - Some remedial mantras for solving

day to day problems. 162

168

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 INTRODUCTION

Astrology is not deterministic and it is given to man to

change the course of events to avert the misery, agony
and disaster threatened by evil influences of certain
inauspicious combinations or dispositions of planets by
taking appropriate remedial measures in time. This
approach is quite scientific and is in accordance with the
modern line of thinking. Man is, no doubt, a creature of
destiny but he is not entirely or absolutely its slave. Man
has some freeaoin of will and action also. If man has no
such freedom how can he overcome his karma and attain
salvation or how will his soul merge with universal soul.
Thus it should be accepted that there is-no place for
fatalism in astrology. Fate and free will are two blades of a
scissor and we still do not know which blade operates in
cutting a paper. It is man's supreme duty to do his mite
irrespective of results like a Nishkama Karmayogi It is true that
errors of judgement creep in when we are destined.
Miscalculations occur and our reasoning faculty becomes
inoperative and ineffective. The most important utility of
astrology is to forewarn man to enable hin t.o forearm
himself to face troubles and calamities and to take steps in
accordance with remedial principles of astrology to
overcome or at least minimise the evil effects expected. To
illustrate, if rain is inevitable and we cannot escape from
it or avert it, either we don't go out or take steps to avoid
getting wet by the use of a rain-coat or an umbrella. This is
the precise scope and function of remedial measures in
astrology.
'The law of karma is not stifling and one only gets what one
sows, yet it provides options and allows room for the
operation of free will. In other words it provides a system
where action of a kind, though in the process of bearing
results, can be manoeuvred into relatively less impactful
effects. That is, a certain consequence, though bound to
result out of a certain action, can be suitably amended to
lose its sting. Not all causes attract the discount. Some do,
some do not, yet others come partly under the relief.
 "As in law where there are compoundable and non-
compoundable offences, so also do we have planetary
afflictions (arishtas or doshas) that are amenable to shanti
(palliatives) and those that are not."
In this material world it is difficult to say that there is
even one person who has no problems to worry him. A
man may be loaded with millions or even billidns but if he
has no issues, or has no properly adjusted conjugal life, or
is not enjoying good health, he cannot be really called a
happy person. On the other hand, a man who has no
money suffers from pangs of hunger and has no roof over
his head is blessed with children but he cannot afford to
feed and clothe them or get them educated. Al these
problems and maladies are the
consequence of one's karmas in the previous birth or current life and
if one has a birth chart, the problems he has to face are clearly skectched
out in it in the form of planetary afflictions. And to mitigate and
sometimes to n u l l s the consequences of evil affliction our teamed and
farsighted ancients gave birth to the concept of remedial measures. It is
through the science of astrology that the planetary malevolence is
diagnosed and adequately gauged and efficacious, proven, and time-tested
remedies like the use of gem stones (manO, mantras or invocations (under
the vast ambit of Mantra come also Tantra and yantra), and
medicine (AushadhO,are taken.
Yoga discipline and exercises are also included in this.
These remedial measures generate forces in order to
deflect the unhappy and evil influences which are likely
to manifest as a result of malevolent configuration of the
planets.
Mrology has now come to be recognised as a vast
science diagnostic as well as remedial. According to
astrolgoy all the sufferings of the mankind (individual or
country as a whole) are due to planetary afflictions and as
said earlier there are remedial measures to alleviate or
mitigate the suffering if not completely neutralise it. As
an illustration it may be mentioned that in February 1962,
it was predicted by reputed astrologers that the
configuration of eight planets in the sign Capricorn was
likely to cause all kinds of disasters and calamities in the
world and particularly in India. As a remedial measure
group Yajnas were performed all over the country and
untoward happened. It is believed that when a Yajna is performed the
sacrificial oblations and the sound w a s produced by the rythmic
chanting of Vedic mantras have a beneficial effect on the psycho-
physical environment. Recitation of mantras prescribed for each planet in
the proper manner and by observing the correct rituals are believed to act
as a very' effective protection from the evil effects of any planetary
aflllction. When we recite the mantra of a planet who is giving us trouble,
we actually pray to him to bestow upon us his mercy and save us from his
evil rays.
The rationale of the use of gem stones to avert the evil effects of planets is
dependent on the colours and vibrations of the planets. Our ancients who
were no less scientific-minded than the scientists of the present day, took the
view that everything
the Universe is sensitive to colour influence. The various yugas i.e.
Krita, Treta, Dwapar and Kali, and the various guns-Sattwa, Rajas and
Tamers, have got their own colours and the various planets have got their
own colours. The influence they exert on men depends on the different
colours emanated or absorbed. Likewise each planet rules over or is
related to a gem. The colour of the planet is reflected on the human body
through the gem and creates an effect by absorption and reflection of the
rays and vibrations. The gem acts as a filter and produces good or evil,
depending on the need of the body. If a planet emanating a ray the
vibration of which is unsuitable for the body, is counteracted by the ray
absorbed by the gem, there will be no evil result. Jatak Parijat describes
the colours of the planets and the gems related to them as under :-
Colours
wt~s~t+~MMIRd% o : R cii i) dal,
v 1q:, II
in t:,
(t~clcl~: Sf~c ai~I: :,
'
g
l~chl~~c 6 a l l ZP: cf: II

This means that Sun has mixed colour of black and red (dark red).
Moon is young and of white colour. Mercury is of the colour of green
Durva (grass). Mixture of red and white is the colour of Mars. Jupiter has
a body of fair complexion. Venus is white. Saturn has a black body.
Rahu's body is of blue colour and that of Ketu is of a strange colour.
Gems
i 1 'i'II ~t~,1d+~M a 1I 1 ~flrnil,
$I 1 I ~t~ri 4ii c"i i II
der ~ 14i gtI 4I4 a :,
n4ofl Iq)Y~I,~r~ 14 q: II
This means that the gem of Sun is Ruby, of Moon is white Pearl, of Mars
is Red Coral, of Mercury is Emerald, of Jupiter is Yellow Sapphire, of
Venus is Diamond, of Saturn is Blue Sapphire, of Rahu is Gomedha and
of Ketu is Cat's Eye.
"As an astrologer can only study the tendencies likely to manifest under
certain situations, it may be logical, as an extension of this approach to
find out the additional forces that can be generated in order to deflect any
unhappy influence likely to manifest as a result of the given planetary
configuration" says Shri Bepin Behari in his article 'Some Reflections on
Remedial Measures' in the September 1983 issue of the Astrologial
Magazine.
An attempt has been made in this small book how the 'additional forces'
can be generated by use of appropriate gem stones or Mantras or other
means to avert the misery that may be caused by afflictions of planets or
by malefic configuration of planets in a horoscope.
Prasna Marga, an exhaustive work from Kerala (English translation by
late J.N. Bhasin, published by Ranjan Publications) gives description in
detail about identifying the afflicting planet and of locating the correct
remedy. According to the author of Prasna Marga all miseries and
difficulties in life are caused by one's sins of commission or omission.
Remedies are prescribed in the form of medicines, Japers (repetition of
mantras), yajnas, oblations, worship, offerings in charity (Dana), feeding
etc. This matter will be dealt with in this book in more detail at the
appropriate place.

Apart from Japers of Mantras, use of gem stones, prayers to the planets
and other deities are very often resorted to in times of trouble. In North
India Hanumanji is believed to solve all problems if the devotee recites
Hanuman Chalisa (a prayer book) regularly. Similarly prayers are offered
to different deities according to the faith of the devotees. From our
personal experience we can say that prayers, if offered with faith and due
reverence to the deity, act as a very effective remedial measure in
everyday life.
How does the prayer work as a remedy ? The question is answered as
under-
"When one prays one puts one's Ego (which is synonymous with duality)
to rest and supplicates the Universal Self for grace. It is, too, well known
that all human ills are the result of Ego. When the little self or Ego is
subdued, it allows for our true nature to function. Our true nature is but
Divinity and Divinity means the end of all problems springing from
duality. In practice, when most of us pray there still remain traces of Ego
which refuse to be subdued completely and in proportion do our afflictions
fade away or remain".
 Preliminary knowledge out some
important aspects of astrology
In order to understand the implications of remedial measures in astrology
it will be very beneficial for the readers (particularly those who have no
knowledge of astrology) to have some idea about Rasis (Signs), planets,
their ownership of Rasis and Nakshatras (constellations), aspects of planets
and also ingredients of a birth chart or horoscope.
(1) The birth chart is a map of the heavens which at the time of birth
of an individual shows the Ascendant rising at that time and the position of
the planets in the twelve houses or signs of the horoscope.
(2) Rasis (Signs) T o know about signs it is first necessary to know
what is Zodiac. Zodiac is a broad belt in the heavens extending about 9
degrees on each side of the ecliptic. Ecliptic is the path of the Sun which
(path) passes exactly through the centre of the Zodiac. The Zodiac is an
imaginary circle of 360 degrees and our ancients divided this circle into
twelve equal parts of 30 degrees each. Each equal part of 30 degrees is
known as a sign (Rasi). Thus we have twelve signs in the Zodiac,
namely-Aries (Mesha), Taurus (Vrishabh), Gemini (Mithuna), Cancer
(karka), Leo (Simha), Virgo (Karuya), Libra (Tula), Scorpio (Vrischik),
Sagittarius (Dhanu), Capricorn ( M a r ) , Aquarius (Kumbha) and Pisces
(Meena).
(3) Aries is the first sign. In horoscopes it is written as '1' and Taurus
is written as '2' and so no.
(4) The following table shows the lords of the various signs. The
signs possess the nature and qualities of their lords.

Sign Lord of the Sign

Indication of Sign
Aries 1 Mars
Taurus 2 Venus
 PRELIMINARY KNOWLEDGE 15

Gemini 3 Mercury
Cancer 4 Moon
Leo 5 Sun
Virgo 6 Mercury
Libra 7 Venus
Scorpio 8 Mars
Sagittarius 9 Jupiter
Capricorn 10 Saturn
Aquarius 11 Saturn
Pisces 12 Jupiter

(5) Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Moon are mutual friends. Similarly
Saturn, Venus and Mercury are Mutual friends. Rahu and Ketu are
friends of Saturn, Venus and Mercury. Actually in nature Rahu is like
Saturn and Ketu is like Mars. Friendship amongst individuals depends on
the friendship amongst the lords of the acending (Lagna).

(6) There are some signs in which a planet becomes powerful and
auspicious. If a planet is exalted in a particular sign, he is debilitated in the
sign seventh to it. As the results are very much dependent on the strength
of the planets it is necessary to know the signs of exaltation and
debilitation of the various planets. This information is given in the
following table :-

Planet Sign of exaltation Sign of debilitation

Sun 1 7
Moon 2 8
Mars 10 4
Mercury 6 12
Jupiter 4 10
Venus 12 6
Saturn 7

There is lack of consensus amongst the ancients about the own signs and
signs of exaltation and debiliation of Rahu and Ketu. According to
Parashara's Brihat Parashara Hora', (which is available in English also)
Rahu and Ketu do not own any signs. They represent the lord of the sign in
which they
16 REMEDIAL MEASURES IN ASTROLOGY

are placed. According to this view Rahu is exalted in Taurus and

debilitated in Scorpio, Ketu is exalted in Scorpio and is debilitated in
Taurus. According to 'Sarvarth Chintamani' Rahu's exaltation sign is
Gemini and the sign of debilitation is Sagittarius. The opposite is the case
with Ketu.
(7) Planets are of two main categories-benefics and malefics. The
benefics promote the good of the person or things on whom they exert
their influence. Malefics destroy the things they influence and bring
misery and troubles to the person who falls their prey. It is, therefore,
essential to know which planets are benefics and which are malefics in a
birth chart.
(8) The Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are natural malefics. Jupiter
and Venus are natural benefics. Moon, when she is powerful, becomes a
benefic and she is a malefic when weak. The Moon on the Amavas day (last
day of the dark half of the lunar month) is nearest to the Sun. As a result
the Moon becomes lustreless and entirely weak. Later with the start of
Shukla Paksha (the bright half of the lunar month), Moon moves forward
from the Sun. When the Moon is forward by 72 degrees from the Sun, she
begins to gain strength. Upto that stage the Moon remains weak and
functions as a malefic. Such a Moon is called waning Moon'. When Moon
is 180 degrees away from the Sun, she is fully strong (Full Moon) and a
full benefic. In other words, the Moon goes on acquiring strength after she is
72 degrees from the Sun. After the Full Moon day (PoomamasO, the
Moon starts losing its strength but she remains waxing' and a benefic until
she is 72 degrees near the Sun. On the Amavas day, it is without any
strength.
(9) Mercury is symbolised as a young boy (Kwnar). When he is
conjoined with a malefic, he becomes a malefic. Conjoined with a
benefic, he becomes a benefic. He is also a benefic when he is alone. Rahu
and Ketu are shadowy planets and do not function independently. If they
are influenced by benfics, they give favourable result in their major and
sub periods. Results are opposite if they fall under the influence of
malefics.
(10) Late S1viJ.N. Bhasin, a noted famous and very learned astrologer
and author of several books on Astrology, has expressed the view in
almost all his books that Rahu and Ketu, in addition to having the 7th
house aspect, also aspect
the 5th and 9th houses from them. In support of his view he has quoted
the following sloka from the Bombay Edition of 'Brihat Parashara
Hora ' :-
" + u
t~c1 iG 1 i a V c t S~R.c~41 ,
~iMaY i -) 11 aa I"

In maintaining that Rahu and Ketu have the 5th house, 7th house and
9th house aspects, ShriBhasinhas expressed the view that if those planets
are under the influence of benefics, they communicate the beneficial
effects of those benefics with their aspects. Similarly they transport the
evil effects of the malefics influencing them.
(11) The sign rising in the eastern horizon at the time of the birth is
called the Ascendant (Lagna). In a horoscope the good and bad effects of
the planets are dependent on the rising sign (Ascendant) to a great extent.

(12) There are different forms

adopted for the horoscope in
different parts of the country. It is
the form of the horoscope
followed in Northern I n d i a :
The horoscope has twelve houses
as shown in this

chart. It will be seen that VI

the numbers move anti-
clockwise. In this form of horoscope the house No. 1 is always the
Ascendant (Lagna) whatever be the rising sign. If the rising sign is Cancer
the number 4 of this sign will be put in the First House.

It is the form of the horoscope

followed in South India. XII II III
I"a na
In this form of horoscope the g
place of signs are fixed and are Iv
xI
not indicated by their numbers. In
this form the house which is
marked No. 1 is always Aries and X V
moving clockwise the
IX VIII VII VI
other houses are Taurus, Gemini,
Cancer and so on. But the number
VI VII VIII IX
of the houses change with the
rising sign. Suppose in a particular
case Libra is the Ascendant, then V x
that will be the Ist house and
moving clockwise there will be IV XI
houses II, III, IV and so on.
III II XII
La
gna
The horoscope will then look as shown above :-
(13) Now suppose a person say Shrimati Indira Gandhi was born at a
time when Cancer (sign No. 4) was rising in the eastern horizon. Then in
the North Indian form of horoscope No. 4 wi11 be put in the first house.
But in the South Indian form of horoscope the Lagna or Ascendant wi11 be
marked in the sign Cancer and that will become the first house in the
horoscope.

(14) The horoscope of Shritnati Indira Gandhi is as under

JupiterKetu

Lagna
Saturn

Moon Mars

VenusSun
Rahu
Mere.

In this horoscope there is the sign Cancer in the first house. The lord of
this house is the Moon. The sign of the second house is Leo and its lord is
the Sun. The sign of the third house is Virgo whose lord is Mercury. The
lord of the fourth house with the sign Libra is Venus. The lord of the fifth
house with the sign Scorpio is Mars. The lord of the sixth house with
the sign Sagittarius is Jupiter. The lord of the seventh house with the sign
Capricorn is Saturn. The lord of the eighth house Aquarius is also Saturn.
The lord of ninth house with the sign Pisces is Jupiter. The lord of the tenth
house with the sign Aries is Mars. The lord of the eleventh house with the
sign Taurus is Venus. The lord of twelfth house with the sign Gemini is
Mercury.
(15) In the horoscope of Shrimati Indira Gandhi the lord of the first
house or Ascendant is the Moon and is placed in the 7th house. (Houses
are counted from the Ist house and In the counting the Ist house Is also
taken into account). The Moon is thus posited In the sign of Saturn, her
enemy. The lord of the 2nd house (sign Leo) Sun is posited in the friendly
sign Scorpio of Mars, in the 5th house. Mercury lord of the 3rd and 12th is
conjoined with Sun in that house. The lord of the 4th and 11th houses
Venus is located in the 6th house with Rahu, in the sign Sagittarius. The
lord of the 5th and 10th houses Mars is placed in the friendly sign of Sun.
The lord of the 9th and the 6th Jupiter is placed in 11th in the sign Taurus
belonging to Jupiter's enemy Venus. The lord of the 7th and 8th Saturn is
placed in the Ascendant in the sign Cancer belonging to Moon, his enemy.

(16) It is important to know that every planet exerts his influence not
only on the house in which he is posited but also on other houses. The
Sun, Moon, Mercury and Venus aspect fully the 7th house from them and
exert their influence for good or evil on that house. Mars, in addition to
aspecting the 7th house, also aspects fully the 4th and the 8th house from
him. Jupiter in addition to his 7th house aspect, also aspects the 5th and
9th houses from him. Saturn in addition to the 7th house aspect also
aspects fully the 3rd and 10th houses from him. Rahu and Ketu aspect the
7th house from them (and according to Shri Bhasin the 5th and 9th houses
also).

(16A) In the horoscope of Shrimati Indira Gandhi the lord of the

Ascendant is posited in Capricorn in the 7th house. From there Saturn
aspects Moon by his 7th house aspect and Moon from the 7th house aspects
Saturn with his 7th house aspect. The lord of 2nd Sun is located in the 5th
house with Mercury (lord of the 3rd and 12th). They are aspected by Mars
by his 4th house aspect and by Jupiter by his 7th house aspect. Sun and
Mercury also aspect Jupiter with their 7th house aspect. The lord of the 4th
and the 11th Venus is placed in the sign Sagittarius in the 6th house. Ketu
aspects Venus from the 12th house by his 7th house aspect. Mars from the
2nd house also aspects the sign Aquarius in the 8th house by his 7th house
aspect and the sign Pisces in the 9th house by his 8th house aspect. Rahu in
the 6th house aspects the 12th house (and also Mars in the 2nd house by his
9th house aspect). Jupiter who is placed in the 11th house also aspects the
sign Virgo in the 3rd house by his 5th house aspect and by his 9th house
aspect, he aspects the Moon and the sign Capricorn in the 7th house as well.
Saturn posited in Cancer in the Ascendant also aspects the sign Virgo in the
3rd house and by his 10th house aspect, aspects the sign Aries and the 10th
house. Venus from the 6th house aspects Ketu in the 12th house.
(17) The assessment of timing of the effects of the planets is made in their
major and sub-periods. The major period is calculated according to the
position of Moon at the time of birth. The major period of that planet
prevails at the time of birth who is lord of the constellation (Nakshatra) in
which Moon is posited at the time of birth. It is, therefore, essential for
those who have so far not acquired any knowledge of Astrology. to know
the lords of the constellations who are 27 in number. The following tables
give detailed information in this regard-

Constellation Lord of FYom To Duration

ConsteUa Sign Deg. Sign Deg. of Major
tion Min. Mm. period-
years
Aswini Ketu 0.00.00 0.13.20 7
Bhartnl Venus 0.13.20 0.26.40 20
Krittika Sun 0.26.40 1.10.00 6
Rohini Moon 1.10.00 1.23.20 10
Mrigshira Mars 1.23.20 2.06.40 7
Aridra Rahu 2.06.40 2.20.00 18
Punarvasu Jupiter 2.20.00 3.03.20 16
Pushya Saturn 3.03.20 3.16.40 19
Aslesha Mercury 3.10.40 4.00.00 17
Total 120
Constellation Lord of From To. Duration
Constella Sign Deg. Sign Deg. of Major
tion Min Min. period-
years

Magha Ketu 4.00.00 4.13.20 7

P. phalguni Venus 4.13.20 4.26.40 20
U. Phalguni Sun 4.26.40 5.10.00 6
Hasty Moon 5.10.0 5.23.20 10
Chitra Mars 5.23.20 6.06.40 7
Swats Rahu 6.06.40 6.20.00 18
Vlshakha Jupiter 6.20.00 7.03.20 16
Anuradha Saturn 7.03.20 7.16.40 19
Jyestha Mercury 7,16.40 8.00.00 17

Total 120

Constellation Lord of Fran To Duration

Constella Sign Deg. Sign Deg. of Major
Lion Min Min. period-
years

Moola Ketu 8.00.00 8.13.20 7

P. ashada Venus 8.13.20 8.26.40 20
U. Ashada Sun 8.26.40 9.10.00 6
Shrauan Moon 9.10.0 9.23.20 10
Dhanista Mars 9.23.20 10.06.40 7
Satabhisha Rahu 10.06.40 10.20.00 18
P. bhadra Jupiter 10.20.00 11.03.20 16
U. bhadra Saturn 11.03.20 11.16.40 19
Reua.ti Mercury 11.16.40 12.00.00 17

Total 120
 (18) This system of directional influence is known as Vimshottari Dasa
System. Vlmshottarl means 120. According to this system, the total of the
periods of all the planets comes to 120 years as shown below :-

Planet Duration of Dasa

Sun 6 years 10
Moon years
Mars 7 years
Rahu 18 years
Jupiter 16 years
Saturn 19 years
Mercury 17 years 7
Ketu years
Venus 20 years

Total 120 years

Note :-The major periods run in the order shown above.

(19) For the sake of illustration let us suppose that at the time of birth
of a certain individual, the longitude of the Moon (Chandra Spast) was 10-
6-42 (i.e. Aquarius 6 Degrees 42 minutes). If we see the table in para 17,
we find that Moon is in Satabhisha which stretches from 10-6-40 to 10-
20-0. Thus we would come to know at once that at the time of birth the
person concerned was having the major period of Rahu.

(20) Now we will have to find how much of the major period was to
run at the time of birth. It will be seen that total stretch of Satabhisha is 13-20'
(13 degrees and 20 minutes) i.e. from 10-6-40 to 10-20-0. Only 2 minutes
of longitude have been travelled by Rahu, and he has still to run through 13
degrees and 18 minutes. When 13 degrees and 20 minutes are equal to 18
years, 13 degrees and 18 minutes will be equal to 17 years 11 months and
20 days. This means that the remaining period of Rahu's major period would
be 17 years 11 months and 20 days. After the major period of Rahu will
come the major period of Jupiter which will last for 16 years. Then will
come 19 years of Saturn and 17 years of Mercury and so on in the order
given in para 18.
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(21) When we say that the major period of a planet remains in

operation for 20, 18 or 16 years it does not mean that that planet only will
rule for all these years. at actually happens is that the major period is
divided into sub-periods of all the nine planets whose major period is in
force and other sub-periods will belong to other planets in the order
given in para 18. The lord of the sub-period if strong will have his
influence during lord sub-period. We are sorry we cannot go in further
detail on this subject for want of space.

(22) In every horoscope there are twelve houses. The houses are
known in Hindi as (1) Tanu, (2) Dhana, (3) Sahaj, (4) Sukha, (5) Suta, (6)
Ripu, (7) Jaya, (8) Ayu, (9) Dharma, (10) Karma, (11) Labha and (12)
Vyaya.
The signification of the twelve houses are as under :-
First House or Langa (Ascendant)-Body, complexion, longevity,
wealth, fame, height, environments at the time of birth, infant stage, head,
intelligence, character, constitution, health, vitality and vigour, natural
dispositions and tendencies, personality and struggle for life, honour,
dignity, prosperity, general well being, virtues, start in life and an idea of the
general trend of life.
Second House-Money matters, fortune, profit, gain or loss, one's power
and resources, worldly attainments, jewellery, precious stones, speech,
vision, teeth, chin, family members. This is also house of death or rriarak
sthana.
Third House-Mental inclination, ability, memory, courage, valour,
younger brothers or sisters, cousin, neighbours, short travels,
communications, correspondence, writings, signing contracts or
agreements, hands, throat, nervous system.
Fourth House-Mother, minds, one's home (native place),
residence,domestic environments, grains, private affairs, secret life,
vehicles, fields, mines, buildings, ancestral property, hidden treasure,
academic education, wells, water, milk, ponds, rivers, lakes.
Fifth House-Progeny (children), inclinations, pleasure, artistic talents,
competitive activities, love affairs, lottery, ambassadors, good or bad
morals, mantra-tantra, high learning and wisdom, enormous riches,
spiritual practice.
 Sixth House-Sickness, disease, nursing, food, service, employees,
subordinates or servants, debts, cattle, tenants, enemies, maternal uncle,
miserliness, intense anguish.
Seventh House-House of union or earthly ties, legal bondage, partner
in life (wife or husband), partner in business, conjugal life, litigation,
influence in foreign countries and reputation achieved there, danger to
life, maraka sthana (house of death).
Eighth House-Longevity (also called house of death), inheritance,
legacies, wills, insurance, pension and gratuity, accidents, fire, suicide,
death by drowning, misery, misfortune, sorrow, strife, worries, disgrace,
delay, disappointment, defeat, loss, theft, robbery.
Ninth House--Faith, wisdom, divine worship, fortune (bhagya),
philosophy, religious beliefs, meditation, forethought, places of
worship, charity, sacrifices, father, preceptor, teaching, dharma, long
journeys, sea and air travel, higher education, foreign travel, knees.
Tenth House-Honour, dignity, public esteem, name and fame, power
and prestige, credit (for good work) and conduct, success and status,
respect and reputation, ambition and authority, worldly activities,
promotion, advancement, profession, government, high positions such as
President and Prime Minister or Minister, pilgrimage to holy places.
Eleventh House-Friends, favourites, ambitions, wishes, desires and
their fulfilment, gains of wealth, success in undertakings, profits,
prosperity, elder brother, dawn of fortune, ankles.
Twelfth House-Loss and impediments, limitations, extravagence,
expenses, drudgery and deception, investments, donations, separation
from family, going to far away places, poverty, imprisonment, secret
enemies, disgrace, feet, left eye, comforts of bed, life in a foreign place.
For more details of preliminary and adequate knowledge of astrology
readers are advised to read our book 'Learn Astrology the Easy Way' in
English or`4fl t~l(d 'in Hindi, both published by Ranjan Publications, 16
Ansari Road, New Delhi-110002.
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 Planetary Afflictions
As this bock deals with remedial measures for evils caused by planetary
afflictions it will be of great use to know in what manner the planets and
the carious houses of the horoscope get of acted.
A planet is said to be afflicted in the following circumstances-

(1) When the planet is combust :- on account of nearness to the sun as

indicated below:-

Moon up to 12 degrees
Mars „ 17 13
Mercury •t ff 11
Jupiter 09 15
Venus
Saturn

In our opinion ff a planet is within 3 degrees of the Sun, he should be

treated as really combust and without any strength.
(2) When the planet is posited m the 6th, 8th or 12th house (which are
considered as inauspicious houses) and is deprived of aspect of Jupiter,
Venus or full Moon.
(3) When a planet is in debilitation and debilitation is not cancelled.
(For principles of cancellation of debilitation, see our book 'Learn
Astrology the Easy Way').
(4) When a planet is conjoined with a malefic and (s not aspected by
a benefic like Jupiter, Venus or full Moon.
(5) When a planet is conjoined with lord of the 6th, 8th or 12th
house and is bereft of aspect by a benefic.
(6) When a planet is in exaltation and is retrograde (retrograde :
moving in the reverse direction i.e. moving backwards instead of direct
motion).

A house is said to be afflicted when it is aspected by a malefic, or a

malefic is posited in it, or when the lord of the house is in any of the six
circumstances mentioned above. The aspect of a benefic like Jupiter or
Venus mitigates the affliction to a great extent. A planet in the sign of an
enemy loses some of its strength but is not to be treated as afflicted.
 We give below some illustrative horoscopes showing affliction of
planets.

Rasi Chart No. 1

Lord of Lagna Venus though

conjoined with the Sun is not Mars Sun
afflicted because of the aspect of Mercury Saturn
Rahu
Jupiter. The 2nd house is afflicted Venus
because it is aspected by Saturn
Moon
and its lord is conjoined with Rahu.
The result is that the native often
incurs losses of money on account
of deception by
Jupiter Lagna Ketu
(R)
people (enemies). The sixth house is afflicted on account of the presence
of malefics Mars and Rahu. The native always suffers from some disease
or other. The 10th house and its lord are afflicted by the aspect of Saturn
and there is no aspect of a benefic on them. The result is that the native
always remains worried for some reason or other and faces a number of set
backs in his career. The 8th house is afflicted by the presence of Saturn in
it and the 12th house is afflicted by the presence of Ketu there and aspect of
Mars and Rahu with the result that the native has been put to financial loss
very often and suffers from eye troubles. The 4th House is afflicted
because the lord of the 4th Saturn is in the 8th house. On account of the
affliction of the 4th house, the native did not achieve any distinction in the
educational field and was deprived of his s h e in the ancestral property.
His domestic life is also disturbed. Although the lord of the 5th house
Saturn is in the 8th, he aspects the 5th house( his own house) with his 10th
aspect. Therefore, this house is not afflicted. The native has not,
therefore, been deprived of children and intelligence.

Rasi
Chart No. 2
The Lagna is afflicted because the lord of Lagna Mercury is with
malefics Mars and Sun in the 12th house. There is Ketu present in Lagna
and Lagna lord Mercury is the lord of
4th house also. The mitigating
Mercury Lal na
factors are that there is Venus in Moon
Mars Ketu
his own sign in 12th and Jupiter is Venus
aspecting the 12th house. Though
the native has bad health at times Saturn
there are no critical problems. But Sun
his life and educational career have
been full of struggles. Now see the
5th house. Lord of
Rahu Jupiter

5th Venus is in the 12th. He is associated with Mars and Sun. Venus is
combust being very near to the Sun. Jupiter's aspect did not help much
because Jupiter is also afflicted on account of aspect of Saturn (10th aspect),
Mars and Sun. Though the native got children, none of them survived.
The lord of the 10th house Jupiter is in the 6th house. As said above Jupiter
is afflicted also, but the 10th house is not very much afflicted because
Jupiter aspects the 10th house (his own house). The native though started
humbly is now well set up in his profession. Saturn as lord of 9th in 9th
has helped him a lot. The 7th house (house of married happiness) is also
afflicted because of the evil influence of Rahu and Ketu. The lord of the
7th is in the 6th. Native's married life is not normal.

We are in a position to produce hundreds of horoscopes but we are unable

to give any more illustrations for lack of space. The two above should
suffice for the purpose we had in view, namely to show how the planets
and houses get afflicted and bring troubles in the lives of the people-and
this brings us to remedial measures which is the real subject matter of this
book.
 Nature, functions and characters
of planets--effects of
their afflictions
SUN (Surya)
According to astronomy, Sun is the parent of entire solar system. He is
also called the 'Father of Stars'.
According to Hindu mythology the centre of all life, force and energy
and the giver of Prana, Sun is worshipped as Sun God. He is held in high
esteem. At least thrice daily Sun is prayed for by the Sun's devotees,
'Surya Namaskar' is done by many persons to regain the lost vitality and eye
sight. Other nations also pay reverence to Sun. He is believed to represent
the Creator, the Brahma, with his four faces to have a survey of all the four
directions causing four seasons and the four elements Fire, Earth, Air and
Water. Amongst the Hindus, it is believed that the Sun is ever moving in a
chariot drawn by seven horses. This is probably because in the Sun are
contained all the seven colours of the Spectrum (VIBGYOR). When the
Sun enters certain significant signs, the Hindus perform some religious
function on those days to satisfy the departed souls and offer prayers to
Sun God. One such important occasion is Makara Sankrantiwhen Sun
enters the sign Capricorn. The greatest of our ancient astrologers
Varahamihi a worshipped only Sun God. His monumental work 'Brthat
Jatak' starts with this prayer to Sun God-
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This means-May the Sun, who gives form to the Moon, who is pathway
for those who are after eternal bliss or
salvation, who is the soul of the sages (who know themselves), who is the
object of worship among those who perform sacrifices, who is chief
among the gods, planets and stars (the centre of the universe), who is the
author for destruction, creation and preservation of all the worlds, who is
invoked in the Vedas in various ways-may that Sun of variegated rays,
the light of three worlds, give us speech.
Sun stands to us as a symbol of spirit. Sun is the soul of Kalapurusha
(The Moon is his mind, Mercury is his speech, Mars is his strength, Jupiter
is his knowledge and happiness, Venus is his desire and Saturn is his
misery, etc.). It is said that the several constituents of Kalapurusha are either
strong or weak according to the strength of the planets representing them,
only Saturn is exempted. Whenever Saturn is weak misery will be much
greater and will predominate. But if Saturn is strong there will be less
misery.

For all human beings Sun represents the positive and primal fount.
Moon represents the negative influence. Sun is constructive and creative
while Moon is preserving and formative. Sun is the father, Moon is the
mother.

The Sun offers us the power of resistance and vitality. He governs the
inspiration and expiration, i.e. breath of life. Also he rules over our
consciousness and denotes the individuality
whereas the form and personality are attributed to Moon. Sun gives the
force and self will and makes one determined and decisive. According to
Briha.t Jatak the Sun possesses a dark-red form. The Moon is white. Mars
is of pale red colour. Mercury has the dark green hue of Durua (grass).
Jupiter has a body of yellowish hue. Venus is neither very white nor very
black. Saturn is dark in form. Rahu is of smoky colour and Ketu is of
variegated colours. The substances ascribed to planets from Sun
onwards are copper, gems, gold, alloy of metals, silver, pearls and iron.
We are sorry, we have created some confusion by bringing all the
planets in our description. This is because they are mentioned in this
manner in the classical texts. Now we will confine ourselves to the Sun.
The Sun rules the heart, so also the sign Leo (Simha) denotes the heart
of the Kalapurusha. Sun also represents
 the right eye in men and left eye in women. The mouth, throat, spleen and
brain are also indicated by Sun.
Sun when afflicted will cause defects in the heart or in the eye sight.
Saturn afflicting the Sun causes low blood preassure. Mars afflicting the
Sun causes haemorrhage, cardiac thrombosis etc. The constitution will be
overheated and bilious. Sun also denotes cerebral menengitis, eruptions of
the face, loss of speech as a result of cerebral affection, sharp fevers,
typhoid, polypus, epilepsy, bile complaints, sun-stroke, scorches and
diseases in the head.
Beneficial Sun gives ambition, boldness, brilliance, capacity to command,
dignity, energy, elevation in rank, faith, fame, grace, generosity, health,
hope, happiness, individuality, influence, joy, kind heart, kingly
appearance, loyalty, magnanimity, nobility, optimism, power, respect to
elders, reputation, royalty, regality, success in worldly affairs, good
temperament, vigour and vitality.
Afflicted Sun takes away all these good effects and makes one arrogant,
a bluff, domineering, egoistical, faithless, vainglorious, haughty, jeaous,
lavish, over-ambitious or ambitionless, pompous and proud, self-
opinionated, irritable, angry and spiteful.

MOON (Chandra)
Sun is said to be the generator of power whereas Moon is considered to
be the conductor of power lent by the Sun.
The rays of the Sun reflected by the Moon dispel the darkness of the
night on earth just in the same manner as light reflected from a mirror
placed in the Sun removes the darkness in the house.
Sun gives the spirit and life to all planets and the Moon is said to rule
over the lives of the beings on earth. Sun represents individuality
whereas Moon shows one's personality. Moon also represents mother.
Sun is masculine and Moon is feminine. Hence the person born under
the rulership of Moon becomes timid, vacillating, receptive and
convertible. Sun is a fiery planet whereas Moon is a watery one.
 Moon governs over impregnation, conception, birth of child, the animal
instinct, the union and the embryo. She also rules the infant stage of a
person and has a powerful influence on their lives. Afflicted Moon at the
time of birth causes ailments frequently and does not allow the native to
have proper growth. Stomach will be upset and frequent vomitting reduces
vitality.
Moon is a cold planet. Afflicted Moon often causes cold and fever. Her
characteristic is changeability. Hence her influence is unsettling. If one is
in service,his desire will be to have frequent changes. He will often
change his residence. Moon moves very, fast and is waxing and waning.
The persons born with Moon as their ruling planet (natives of Cancer
Ascendant) will ever be unsettled, wavering and vacillating.
Afflicted Moon causes indecision, lack of mental balance and
suffering from over-anxiety. If Moon is afflicted by Mars, the person will
be impulsive, rash and reckless and will develop strong attraction to the
opposite sex, causing ill health and bringing bad reputation. If Moon is
afflicted by Saturn, the person will be depressed and funky. He will have
fear and inferiority complex. He will also become pessimistic. He will have
weak concentration power. Affliction of Moon also disturbs family life.
The diseases caused by an afflicted Moon are: Eye diseases, lunacy,
paralysis, hysteria, epilepsy, dropsy, Beri-beri, cold, cough, colic pains,
worms, intestinal disorders, catamenial disorders, tumours, peritonites,
throat troubles, asthma, eosonophilia, bronchitis, varicos veins,
complications due to excess of drinks, hydrocele, dysentry,scrofula,
nervous debility, gastric troubles, cancer, typhoid, etc.

MARS (Mangal, Kuja )

Mars is one of the outer planets. It is nearer to the Earth than any of other
outer planets like Jupiter or Saturn etc.
Mars is red in colour. So its light is reddish in appearance.
Mars is a dry, fiery planet masculine by nature. Mars is significator of
energy, both constructive and destructive, depending upon his position,
aspects and location in the horoscope. Mars has much to do with one's
ambitions and
desires. Mars symbolises the senses and rules over the animal instincts in
man. If Mars is not afflicted and receives favourable aspects, it offers
good qualities as self-confidence, endurance, sharp wit, faculty to argue,
go ahead spirit etc. Mars bestows one with quick mental activity and
extra-ordinary muscular strength, great organising ability, power for
practical execution, independent spirit, force of character, strong
determination, ambition to come out successful in the material world
inspite of oppositions and above all leadership in all pursuits. Mars gives
the chance to accomplish everything which one desires, in a resourceful
and ingenious manner.

If Mars is weak and afflicted in a horoscope, the native will be rough, will
lose temper quickly and will be fool-hardy. As Mars rules over
contentions and strife, one will be quarrel-some. If Mars is weak and
afflicted all the good qualities mentioned above will be absent.
Whenever there is any difference of opinion such a native will rely
more in the application of brute force than to argue intelligently and try to
convince logically. He would always be ready for violence. He will not
achieve success in life on account of lack of ambition and effort. He will
become an extremist and a sexual pervert. Mars is the chief governor for
brothers and landed property. If Mars is afflicted the brothers will suffer and
either there will be no landed property or it will be destroyed by the nature
of his reckless actions.

Mars governs the external sex organs, muscular system, left ear, face,
head, sense of taste, the bladder, nose, pelvis of kidney, prostrate gland,
rectum, the colon, the testicles and bone marrow.
If Mars is afflicted the person concerned is likely to suffer from the
following diseases-all acute fevers, plague, small-pox, chicken-pox,
mumps, inflammatory complaints, burns, ruptures of capillaries, fistula,
wounds, cuts, brain fever, haemmorrhage, typhoid, ulcer in the
intestines, hernia, appendicitis, muscular rheumatism, boils, carbuncles,
tumour, septic poisoning tetanus, etc.

In the horoscopes of nations an afflicted Mars can cause differences of

opinion, disputes, difficulties, misunderstand-
ings and quarrels amongst leaders. He can also cause wars, restlessness in
the state, revolution, violence, riots, disturbances, murders, rapes, loot,
bloodshed, etc. According to the late Shri Krishnamurti, who gave birth to
the `Krishnamurti Paddhati', a new system of astrology, it would be
"advantageous for the Hindu women to wear red stones, put on red
kumkum, use red clothes etc. Because from the time of birth till the end of
life at every stage, it is Mars who has to protect them e.g. (1) In infancy to
have resistance against diseases, not to suffer from liver complaints, to
put on weight, not to touch fire and suffer from burns, not to dip hands in
boiling milk etc., and to avoid ailments from boils. (2) In youth to avoid
fire accidents,which is common among girls when they light crackers or
stand near stoves, etc. (3) To have proper menstruation and not to suffer
from pains in the breast or belly. (4) To be free from Mars dasa and have
a pleasing partner, to have the marriage celebrated in proper age without
undue delay (for this purpose we would prefer yellow sapphire). (5) Not
to suffer from abortion, bleeding etc. (6) Not to ask for surgeon's help or
aid to have easy delivery without even instruments and no blood
transfusions. (7) To own lands. (8) To avoid accidents while going by car,
scooter, etc. (9) To own a house. (10) To have good understanding with
brothers and receive help from them. (11) To feel that she is respected by
others. (12) To have no fears but to be courageous, to maintain health and
be ever active till the end of life".

MURCURY (Buddha)
Mercury is a variably, convertible, vacillating, neutral and dualistic
planet.

Mercury shows the type of mentality one is endowed with as he

governs the reaction to one's sense and impressions. He rules over the solar
plexus and the central. nervous system. Being an intellectual planet, the
Mercurian is highly intelligent, genious and analytical. He will grasp the
subjects very quickly. He gives the native retentive power and
reproductive ability. Mercury with the aspect of Jupiter or Venus
represents a subtle political brain and intellect and a logician with learning
and discretion. Mercury makes one a
searcher into mysteries and learning, sharp and witty, learning almost
anything without a teacher and ambitions of being exquisite in every
science. He gives curiosity to master occult science.

Mercury when afflicted makes the person pherenetic. He will write nasty
things. He will become a great gambler, the worst liar,
conceited.showywtth vain-glorious statements extolling himself. Such
an afflicted Mercurian will be a cheat. He will be talkative, perverted,
eccentric, unprincipled, inconstant and boastful.

If Mercury is afflicted, the native is likely to suffer from the following

diseases-vertigo, lethargy, giddiness in the head, madness, diseases of the
brain, tuberculosis, stammering and imperfection of the tongue, defects of
memory, dry coughs, abundance of spittle, gout of hands and feet, leprosy,
cancer, indigestion, disorders of the nervous system, nervous break-down,
etc.

If Mercury is afflicted by Mars, there will be disputes, litigation, loss

through theft, risky ventures, hasty decisions leading to public scandal
and criticism, loss through fraud and cheating and forgery or the native
may himself commit such crimes.

If Mercury is afflicted by Saturn, all the efforts of the native will be

delayed and he may be disappointed and depressed. It may cause dishan
cony and dispute and lead to debts and diseases. His education will be
poor, memory poor, finance poor, health poor and retentive power
absolutely absent.

JUPITER (Brihaspati, Guru )

Jupiter and the 9th house in one's horoscope indicate the extent to
which one would have meritorious deeds in his previous birth and also
how much of success, honour, fortune and glory one can have in this life.
However much the other planets may be ill-posited and threaten
difficulties to a person, if Jupiter is strong and well posited in a chart,
the native will enjoy the providential help at least at the last moment to
tide over the difficulties and rid of evil.
 Jupiter is a fiery. noble, benevolent, fruitful, masculine, jovial, buoyant,
optimistic, expansive, positive and dignified planet.

Jupiter gives a generous disposition. Those ruled by Jupiter will be

generous and candid. Jupiter offers high reasoning ability and proper
judgment. The higher attributes of the mind and the uplift of soul are
governed by Jupiter. Hence Jupiter rules educational interests, law, religion,
philosophy, banking and economics. Jupiter also indicates that one will be
religious, study the religious scriptures and will respect the elders and
preceptors.

Jupiter as a benefic by lordship also, gives geniality and generosity, joy,

jubilation and joviality. One can expect respect and reputation during his
period. Jupiter is a significator for wealth and children. A good Jupiter in the
horoscope blesses the native with children and wealth. Other gifts from a
strong and favourable Jupiter are progress and prosperity in life,
philosophic and philanthropic nature, good conduct and morals, peace and
prosperity, health and wealth.

If Jupiter is afflicted and owns evil houses, the native will not be
moderate but an extremist. He will be very liberal and extravagant. Over-
optimism, false hopes, carelessness, debts, disputes, failure in speculation,
worry through children and false prestige, loss by relying on others,
donations beyond ones capacity, cheap popularity, unusual girth,
misjudgement and miscalculations are all attributed to an afflicted Jupiter.

Diseases caused by an afflicted Jupiter are tumours, liver complaints,

jaundice, dropsy, diabetes, cancer in the liver, dyspepsia, abcess, hernia,
cerebral congestion, catarrh, carbuncles, infirmity in the back arteries,
inflammation of the lungs, flatulence, diseases of the respiratory organs,
asthma, discolouration of the body, rheumatic fevers, troubles in the right
ear etc.

As Jupiter occupies an important place in a horoscope, we give two

horoscopes which illustrate the effects of a favourable and unfavourable
Jupiter in a nativity.
 No. 1 (Favourable Jupiter)
This is the horoscope of late Shri
Moti La! Nehru. Jupiter, lord of the Sun
9th is exalted in Lagna and aspects Moon Mercury Mars Ketu
the 5th house and 9th house and Venus
lord of Lagna posited there. There Lagna
is exchange of signs between lord Jupiter
of 9th and the lord of Lagna He
was one of the greatest lawyers Saturn
India has ever produced. He was a
IZahu

man of outstanding moral character, was very rich and honoured. British
Governors considered it a privilege to dine with him at his house. Later he
sacrificed all his luxuries and comforts and joined the Freedom
Movement. His son Jawaharlal Nehruwas the first Prime Minister of
independent India and he occupied this position till his death. His daughter
V~ay Lakshmi Pandit occupied very high positions and was the first
Indian to become chairman of the U.N. General Assembly. His grand
daughter Shrimati Indira Gandhi had been Prime Minister of India for a
long time.

No. 2 (Unfavourable Jupiter)

This person belonged to a well to do family but being the eldest son
was pampered a lot. Inspite of all possible efforts by his parents he could
not go beyond the 9th class in education. His Jupiter is afflicted by
Saturn, Rahu and Ketu and lord of the 4th Saturn (education) is in
debilitation and associated with Rahu. In his young and middle age he was

a sex maniac. He did not

mind having relations even with Saturn
servant maids and sweeper maids. Rahu
He always quarrelled with his
parents who supported him and his Sun
Venus Moon
family and even attempted to
assault his father a number of
times. He is suspected to have Mercury
poisoned his mother. He M ~ Lag Jupiter
Ketu
never did anything to earn his livelihood. After the death of his parents he
took possession of all the property left by his parents and deprived his
brothers and sisters of their due share. Thanks to a strong and unafflicted
Jupiter in his wife's horoscope he got eight children, one of whom died in
his young age. Amongst others only two sons got educated and got
married by their own efforts. The others are very little educated. Three
children between the age of 30 and 52 are unmarried and living as
vagabonds. He has been living alone in his thatched hut in his village with
hardly anybody except the villagers to care for him in his old age. He
receives no respect or regard from brothers, sisters or children. He has the
reputation of being a very dishonest person. It may be noted that Jupiter is
lord of the 2nd (wealth and family) and 5th (children) and karaka for the
9th house (dharma) in this

horoscope.

VENUS (Shukra)

Venus is considered to be the goddess of love, marriage, beauty and

comforts. Venus is a feminine planet. It rules the signs Taurus and Libra, the
second and the seventh signs of the Zodiac. Being a feminine planet Venus
rules the gentle and refined atributes. This is why people ruled by Venus are
kind and sociable. By their pleasing personality, calmness, patient hearing
to what others say, and refined nature, they wi11 soften the ruffled feelings
of others, change their attitude and prove to be real peace-makers. Also Venus
furnishes the bond between all members of the far lily. A strong Venus in a
chart indicates that the native will have attraction to the other sex early in
his life. He will also have attraction to alI matters contributing for
amusement and gratification of senses. Venus is for Lok-Sukha and can
bestow all comforts on one enabling him to lead a pleasant life in the world.

If Venus is a_,ff lived, the native is likely to suffer from the following
diseases-Troubles in the eyes, irregularity in the catemenia, diseases of the
ovaries, gout, anaemia, and other complications due to over-indulgence in
amusements, eating, drinking etc., including gonorrhoea and syphlis.
Afflicted
Venus may also be the cause of injuries by an accident through any
vehicle, car accident, plane accident, etc. Injuries may also be caused by
animals like panther, bull, cow, buffalo, goat etc.

Venus is the chief governor for marriage. If Venus is not afflicted one
may be faithful in love. If afflicted the married life will be hell.
Venus is the chief planet for vehicles Vahan K a r a . An afflicted
Venus will deprive the native of the comfort of vehicles, conveyances
etc.

SATURN (Shari)
Saturn is called 'Yama' because he is the Chief governor for longevity.
He is a barren, binding, cold, dry, defensive, hard, nervous and secretive
planet.
Saturn is considered to be very favourable for people born in the signs
owned by Venus, whereas Saturn is evil to those born in the signs owned
by Mercury.
Saturn will cause delay. It can deny. It will disappoint. Disharmony,
dispute, difficulty, despondency, dejection and differences are the
outcomes of an evil Saturn. Plodding, persevering, patiently working,
prudence, frugality, economy, saving, endurance, industry, thrift, power to
keep secrets, stability, self-control, sense of duty etc., are attributed to
Saturn.

Lazy, lethargic, idle persons are born under the influence of a malefic
Saturn or afflicted Saturn. Never they will have mind to work. If they begin
to do anything some impediment, obstacle or hindrance dissuades or
discourages them. They become diffident; there is the fear whether it would
be possible for them to come out successful. Saturn causes distrust.
Saturnian will always miss the bus.

The people born on Saturdays, or in Capricorn or Aquarius as

Ascendants (Lagnas) or in the constallations of Pushya, Anuradha or
Uttara Bhadra will take the role of Saturn and do good oz evil
depending upon the favourable or unfavourable position of Saturn in
the horoscope.
 Saturn is the chief significator for longevity and his occupation of the
house of longevity, i.e., the 8th house gives a long span of life to the native.
The principle ' K a B h a u a N a s y a ' does not apply to Saturn.
Saturn when benefic, makes a person true, reliable, honest, sincere,
faithful, chaste etc. Also it helps in concentration, mediation and prayers
etc.
Stupidity, dullness, want of originality and dearth of ideas are due to ill
posited Saturn.
Saturn gives such diseases which take a long time to be cured. Saturn
causes all impediments of the right ear and teeth, all agues from cold,
leprosy, consumption, black jaundice, palsy, gout, deafness, colic,
paralysis, diseases of the spleen etc. All chronic ailments and those of the
bony system are attributable to Saturn. Intoxication eczema and amputation
are caused by Saturn. If Saturn is afflicted by Mars there may be falls,
injuries bruises, operation, amputation, fracture, curvature of the spine, gall
stone etc.

Sun's aspect or association with Saturn may cause blood pressure

troubles, cerebral haemorrhage, cerebral anaemia, thrombosis, cardiac
trouble, gout etc.

RAHU AND KETU

Rahu and Ketu like other planets are not substantial heavenly bodies with
an observable body, shape or mass. They have been called chhaya grahas
(shadowy planets). They are not independent planets like the Sun, Moon,
Mars etc. They do not have independent orbit and as two parts of one body
thier movement is interrelated or joint. They are at all times at opposite
points of the Zodiac like the head and tail. Though they are by nature evil
and generally evil in influence, but by association they become capable of
doing good (by association with benefics they turn benefic).

According to Hindu Astrology Rahu and Ketu indicate one born in a

low caste, one who may intrigue with girls, one whose thoughts and
actions will be evil, one who will resort to outcastes and low born as well as
ill-bred people. One who is dissatisfied, fond of travelling, finds pleasure in
uttering
falsehood, continues to speak untruth knowing fully well that he utters a he,
one who will not mind to cohabitate with quadrupeds or like the animals;
one who is harsh in speech; one who will be looking downward while
walking or talking with others etc. (Uttara kalamri4.
Rahu and Ketu affect the spleen, gas trouble, snake catchers, ass, ram,
wolf, camel, serpent, poisonous insects, a dark place, mosquitoes, bugs,
insects, owl etc., belong to Rahu and Ketu (Phaladeepika).
Rahu indicates paternal grand father whereas Ketu represents the
maternal grand father. Both the nodes can cause imprisonment, sinking
with the ship or drowining. Pleasure with diseased women, amputation,
leprosy, giddiness, life in a cave are attributed to Rahu. Fear complex,
insanity, allergy, leprosy, injury, fire accident, punishment from
Government, renunciation, Moksha, wisdom after suffering and bitter
experience and weakness to have pleasure with other woman, are attributed
to Ketu.
As a result of our practical experience of several years we have come to
the conclusion that Rahu and Ketu give good results (if not afflicted by a
malefic), if they occupy the upachaya houses, i.e. the houses 3,6,10 and
11. They also give favourable results when they are conjoined with or
aspected by lords of beneficial houses particularly yoga karaka planets
i.e. those who own both a kendra (quadrant) or a trikona (trine) even if
such planets may be natural benefics or natural malefics. For example, for
Cancer and Leo Ascendants Mars is a yogakaraka planet and if Rahu is
associated with or aspected by Mars and is placed in an auspicious house,
he will give the results of a yogakaraka planet. Otherwise Rahu and Ketu
should be treated as evil planets and expected to give only evil results.
The diseases caused by Rahu are rheumatism, cholera, dysentry and
nasty diseases of mind and body, tendency to commit suicide. Sometimes
the diseases are difficult to diagnose.
The diseases ascribed to Ketu are-skin diseases, pimples, colic pains,
dropsy, abcesses, paralysis, heart diseases (if Ketu afflicts the Sun) hunger,
ring worm, burns, injuries from accidents and fire, apoplexy and
smallpox.
 3

P r o p i t i a t i o n o f m a l e v o l e n t

p l a n e t s

The things which are to be given in charity-

Singnificance and utility of mantras for propitiation of
planets-Vak Shakti-Mantras for the different planets-
Correct procedure for reciting of mantras-Procedure for
fasting for the propitiation of planets-Benefic effects of
blessings from the elders etc.-Vedic mantras for planets.

With miraculous advances in Science, man's entry into space, landing

of man on Moon and space survey of other planets there has developed a
school of thought that worshiping them is mere superstition or blind faith.
Those who follow this view, may be many or few, but the imprssion they
have formed in this respect is due to the fact that they have not studied or
correctly understood the vast material contained in our ancient religious
scriptures on this subject.
l'he fact is that God is Omnipotent and is present in all animate and
unanimate objects in the universe as Rig Veda says-
g4ul
nmi: as€rr q q r I n R i l ig II
This means that the truth (t rc) is only one. The indestructible Supreme
Lord is only one: The learned, have described him in different ways with
different names. Some call Him Agni (Fire) that is one who produces light,
some take Him as their benevolent friend, some accept Him as Varun
described as possessing pre-eminent individuality, some follow Him as
their own lord Vishnu (Suparna), some have
given Him the name Yama the Regulator or Administrator of Time and
some worship him as the great Guru. Whatever name may be ascribed
to Him He would remain the same Supreme Lord.
God will remain God though Hindus may call Him Ishwar, Muslims
may call Him Rahman or Malikeyomiddin and the Ch_istians worship
Him as Jesus Christ.
When we see Him as the Creator of the universe He is Brahma When
we see Him as all pervading protector He is Vishnu aiTii ). When we see
Him as annhilator of the universe He is Rudra or Mahesh. But He is the
same Lord Supreme in different forms.
When we treat Him as the abode of our life, the life of the universe, we
call Him Surya (Sun). We do so as we see all life giving qualities tangible
in Surya w'lc~ `1 )• Thus when we offer prayers to the Sun, we in fact offer
them to the Supreme Lord describing His qualities as the Sun's. The
Supreme Lord is present in the Sun also. Similarly when we offer our
prayers to the Moon (Chandra), what we actually do is to see the
Supreme Lord with the qualities of the Moon. In the same way when we
offer prayers td Mars, we actually offer them to the Supreme Lord. The only
difference is that when we do so we see him as an aggressive administrator
of regulations and one who has the power to kill ( i l .~iic+1~ 1 ) which we
find in the blood red Mars. The same applies to other planets.

Giving of things in charity to propitiate the planets ( D a n a - )

There is widespread belief that the afflicted or malefic planets do not
have their evil influences if things or articles related to them or ruled by
them are offered in charity to the appropriate, deserving and needy
persons. We give below what should be offered in charity in regard to the
various planets.

Sun-The Sun is a Kshatriya planet. The things to be given in charity are

ruby, gold, copper (those who can afford this), wheat, jaggery ( g ) etc.
The charity should be given to a middle aged Kshatriya at noon on a
Sunday.
 R E MED IAL ME ASU R E S IN AST R OL OGY

Moon-The things to be given in charity are pearl, shell, silver, conch,

water, milk, rice etc. They should be offered in charity to a Vaishya woman
on a Monday evening.

Mars-The related articles are coral, sweet bread prepared in a Tandoor,

sweet preparations of white sesamum seeds
batasha (a preparation of sugar white in colour), masoor dal,
saunf. Any of these things may be given in charity to a person who
observes celebracy (Brahmachari) on the noon of a Tuesday.

Mercury-Emerald, unsplit moong, green pumpkin used for preparing

sweet preparations (like halwa-6cj3rr), goat, green coloured clothes etc.
Any of these things may be given in charity to a poor student on the noon
of a Wednesday.

Jupiter-The articles to be given are yellow sapphire, topaz, saffron ((),

turmeric (*cd1), a sapling of Peepal tree, sugar, horse, yellow coloured
flowers. These are to be offered to a Brahmin on the morning of a
Thursday.

Venus-Diamond, silken clothes, milk cream, sandal, curd, refined sugar,

scents, perfumes, cow-fodder, jwar (R), camphor etc. Any of these things
are to be given to a needy young woman on the evening of a Friday.

Saturn- B l u e sapphire, iron, steel, leather, stone, agricultural land,

cow, urd unsplit, oven for cooking (Mft~1), tongs (I i .i), cooking plate of
on (cTaT), buffaloe, mustard, wine, black sesamum seed ( c c ), Any of
these things may be given at dusk to a poor old man.

Rahu-Gomedh, coconut, radish, coal, old and counterfeit coins are some
of the things related to Rahu. Any of these are to be given on a Thursday or
Saturday to a leper.

Ketu-The things to be given are a reddish brown cow with white spots,
two coloured blanket, dogs, etc. Any of these things may be given to a
poor and needy young man on a Thursday.
Deities to be worshipped to propitiate the planets-

Sun-Lord Vishnu should be worshipped and Haribansh Puran

should be recited or listened to.
Moon-Lord Shiva. Mars-
Hanuman.

Mercury--Goodness Durga should be worshipped and Durga

Saptashati should be read and recited regularly.
Jupiter-Brahma.
Venus-Goddess Lakshmi
Saturn-Bhairava () Rahu-
Bhairava () Ketu-Lord
Ganesha.
In this connection it may also be mentioned what 'Brthat Jatak has to
say on the deities of the various planets. According to this authoritative
book the presiding deities are fire, water, Kumar (Ganesha), Vishnu,
Indra, Indrani and Brahma (c n ) of the planets Sun, Moon, Mars,
Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn respectively. Varahamihir, the
author of B a t Jatak, has given no importance to Rahu and Ketu.

Jatak Parija t has also expressed the same view and has also omitted to
mention the deities of Rahu and Ketu.

Significance and utility of Mantras for

propitiation of planets

There are two main divisions of mantras. Under the first division come
Vedic man tras. To the other division belong the Tantrik mantras.
Accordingly the word `mantra' can be interpreted in two ways:
According to Vedic design "#i-iiq
that is mantra is that the devoted recitation or chantation
of which frees the persons from all troubles and miseries. The necessity
for devotion to mantras has been described by Maharishi Patanjali as
follows-

"d' 19 c1G4x1Igi+i„
This, means that mind can be controlled by devotedly worshipping the
God or by constantly praying in the language of God (ikq t). His symbol is
the holy monosyllable 'OM'. It is this holy and divine word 'OM' that
should be recited and its meaning should be understood and well thought
of.
On the other hand the Tantrikas have interpreted the word 'Mantra' as
follows :-

a~tlfd t t f : : ~ c d ~: I "
According to them the word () means the knowledge of the world and
the word ( i ur) means freedom from worldly chains. Therefore, what

bestows accomplishment (f) in both wordly and ultra mundane

( le A R * ) affairs is called 'mantra'.
The meaning of Vedic mantras which are in ordinary language, can be
understood easily. For example 'OM Namah Shivaya' ( f: 1 i i ) is a vedic
mantra which simply means 'I offer salutation to Lord Shiva. But
meaning of Tantrik mantras cannot be easily understood.
All mantras are the semblence of Shakti. One meaningful name of the
natural process which has created the universe is Shakti. According to
Hindu Shastras this Shiva Shakti assumes different forms in the world.
Vak shakti q functions in four special and distinct roles. Only those
( i m )

persons acquire full knowledge of this who are devoted to God and are
engaged in merging their soul with Brahma. Amongst these four roles of
vak shakti, three are subtle (vt). It is the fourth role of this power, which
people use in their speech. These four kinds of vak
shakti are Para itr r ) , Pashyanti (q ), Madhyama (ii ii) and Baikhari
(~c~ ). Amongst them Para is the most subtle and Baikhri is what we
generally use in our speech. The 'Bya' letters RIO which are used in
the tantrik mantras for the propitiation of planets, are connected with the
subtle roles of Para, Pashyanti and Madhyama. Therefore, they have
nothing to do with the role of Baikhari. It is mentioned in the Rigveda
that-
am, ciif~ I T ~n ~ i l ( d u l :
r r f r a q 1 i , ~~~ giyl 4iy~~4l: c1 R1 I
PROPrnATTON OF MALEVOLENT PLANETS 47

'Vak' or the 'word' was the very image of the Lord Supreme from the'
beginning of the creation o f the visible world. Vak or word (i ) is
Brahma or the Eternal Spirit. In other words this whole world represents
Vak or Shabda and it is for this reason that we can describe its
constituents in words and formulate mantras.

From the beginning of the creation of the world there was WORD and
this WORD was with the Supreme Lord. It is said in the Bible. "In the
beginning was the WORD and the WORD was with God and WORD was
God."
The Sikh gurus and the promoters of the Radhasoami sect formulated
Surat Shabda (stn ) on the basis of Nadabindu upanishad. In the Guru
Grantha Sahib there is a sentence ' qZ q ' which means that *by
recognising Shabda as Brahma, the man gets to his destination or home,
that is, he is able to accomplish his goal to meet the Supreme Lord.
The activity which is called (vibration) in our Shastras, has been
described by the modern scientists as Wave Theory'. Einstein has proved
that what we see in the world in the shape of trees and mountains, are just
another form of Energy or Shakti. Einstein had also prepared a formula
for convening the mountains and trees etc., into Energy. The truth is that
the making of powerful atom bombs is based on this formula. Then when
we claim that the human misery can be removed or minimised by the
power of words
( ~i(da) in the shape of mantras, why it should be disbelieved or termed
as superstition. When it IS said that there is energy in magnetism and
electricity, there is no reason to disbelieve that there is power in our
mantras which are formulated from words (r).
The Divine Power was at first in the shape of Vak or word. According
to Shastras the word (mow) is another form of Brahma (o). This is the
reason why all mantras begin with the word 'OM' which represents
Brahma.

'OM' is a word which is very comprehensive and represents Brahma. It

is, therefore, a very powerful word. No mantra can be formulated without
this word. This is the first word in every Vedic mantra. The mantra of
Buddhists ~~ c 1I q ' Mantras of Jains '3 ~ ~ ~ j I'
'Radhasgami sect's mantra' s all start with
the word 'Om'.
In a mantra the first 'Bija' word is 'Om' and then come other 'Bij a'
words like 'C, off, ft, f, aI etc. Our ancient sages saw these words and
their meanings in their divine vision and bequeathed them to us for our
use and benefit.

Generally there are many such mantras which can be recited by all,
like mantras for Sun, Moon etc. They can be found in almost all the
Panchangas.
Mahamrityunjaya etc., mantras (A MI9 ~1 q44
6 g1 t x t , T h q being Vedic mantras are easily available. When a person is
facing immature death and no medicine seems to work, this mantra
demonstrates miraculous healing and curing power and prolongs the
longevity of the person concerned. For details, please refer to
'Not+~c±~~*v 19T

Now we give below the mantras to propitiate the various planets.

There are long mantras for each planet that may be recited 1008, 108 or
28 times, as may be possible, in a day. Then there are na.maskar
(salutation) mantras which should be recited before the Tantrik mantras.
The number of recitations necessary for Tantrik mantras are indicated
against each such mantra This number can be spread out over a period of
time if it is difficult with other preoccupations to complete them in a
single sitting. Also given is Kavach (tea) Stotra and Ashtottara
Namavali for each planet. Those who have time can recite this once. It is
not necessary that the Mantra, Kavach, Stotra and Namavalt should also
be recited; but if persons concerned have the time and inclination they
can recite them all to their advantage.

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(Japa Number 10,000)

Mantras of Mercury

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Rituals and essential formalities for reciting mantras
One is rewarded only when mantras are cited in the prescribed
manner. The first important and essential requirement is that the devotee
should begin the task of worship after taking bath etc. If one is unclean all
efforts go in vain. It is said : c T 0q' that one has to become like a god
to worship a god.
Next essential requirement is that the place for the recitation of
mantras should be lonely. A place in a temple would be the best. A
lonely room in the house will also serve the purpose. The object is that
while one is engaged in recitation of mantras, his concentration should
not be disturbed in any manner. There should be incense (Dhoop or
Agarbatti burning in the room and it should be full of its fragrance. Such
an atmosphere keeps the mind peaceful ana cheerful.
It is also very necessary that an idol or picture of the deity or the planet,
whom one intends to offer prayers, should be before him. He should face
East while reciting mantras. The Asana (3TTt9) on which he may be
seated should be of deer skin ( 1 4 1 1 4 ) or Kusha (FT). It should be on the
floor and not on any kind of bed. A pitcher (~ i i) of water should be kept
before him. The recitation of mantras should neither be in loud voice nor
in a whisper. The mantras should be pronounced correctly. For this a little
practice will be necessary.
It is also essential that the number of recitations of a mantra should be
the same every day until the prescribed number is completed. If one has
time, one can increase the number of recitations but then the same
increased number will have to be adhered to on subsequent days. Once
the number is raised its reduction is not premissible.
Once a mantra is started, the recitations have to be done every day
without fail until the prescribed number is completed. If, for any reason,
there is a break in this routine, the whole thing has to be started afresh.
Another very important requirement is that the worshipper or one who
has taken up a prescribed course of mantras should, during the whole
period observe celibacy (Brahmacharya) and should not take, non-
vegetarian food
Fasting or observing Vrata () for the propitiation of the planets
There are a large number of persons who, for one reason or another,
cannot take up the arduous task of reciting mantras regularly in the
prescribed manner. For them fasting on the day ruled by the planet,
causing them trouble, is the easiest method of propitiation of that planet.
The days ruled

by the seven planets are as under :-

- Thursday
Sun - Sunday Jupiter − Friday
Moon - Monday Venus − Saturday
Mars - Tuesday Saturn
Mercury - Wednesday
Rahu and Ketu have not been formally allocated any of the days of the
week. For them the fast could be observed on Saturdays. The
procedure for fasts is as under :-
(1) Fasting on Sundays for the Sun-Fasting on Sundays for
protection from malefic effects of Sun should be observed during his
transit, major period or sub period. The fasting should be started from
the first Sunday falling in Shukla Paksha (bright half of the lunar month)
of Jyestha ( ) . T h e maximum number of fasts to be observed is 30
and the minimum is 12. On that day nothing should be eaten except
chapati of wheat flour with brown sugar or gur (aggery) or Haiwa (a
sweet preparation made from wheat flour), ghee and jaggery. No salt
should be taken. This meal should be taken before Sun-set. The fast
would prove more effective if before breaking it, red clothes are worn, red
Sandal paste is applied on the forehead and Biqa or Tantrik mantra of Sun
may be recited 108 x 5 times (Five rounds of a rosary of 108 beads). On
the last day of the fast havan may be performed with Poorna-Ahuti
( f ~ ) and food should be given to the Brahmins.
(2) Fasting on Mondays for Moon-The fasting should be started
from the first Monday of the bright half of Jyestha Shukla Paksha. The
maximum number of fasts is 54 and the minimum is 10. Before breaking
the fast in the afternoon, the person concerned should wear white clothes,
apply white sandal paste on his forehead, offer white flowers to the Moon
and recite the Bya or Tantrik mantra of the Moon 108 x 11 or 108 x 3
times. The food to be taken should be without salt,
curd, rice, ghee and jaggery. On the last Monday Havan should be
performed with Poorna-Ahuti and food be distributed to the poor.
(3) Fasting on Tuesdays for Mars-This fast should be started on the
first Tuesday of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha. The number of fasts should be
21 or 45. If possible these fasts may be continued for the whole life. On
the day of the fast only Hatwa of jaggery should be eaten. It may also be
offered to the poor. Before breaking the fast, the person concerned should
dress himself with red coloured clothes and he should recite the Bya or
Tanirik Mantra of Mars 108 x 1 or 108 x 5 or 108 x 7 times as may be
possible. Jaggery may be offered to a bull on that day. By observing this
fast, a person becomes free from debts, gets children and conquers the
enemies. On the last day of the fast Havan and Pooma-Ahuti should be
performed and red coloured clothes, copper, Masoor, jaggery wheat or
coconut may be given in charity to the poor.
(4) Fasting on Wednesdays for Mercury T h i s fast should be
strated from the first Wednesday of Shukla Paksha of Jyestha. The
number of fasts should be 21 or 45. On that day after taking bath the person
concerned should dress himself in green coloured clothes and recite the Bya
or Tantrik Mantra of Mercury 3 x 108 or 17 x 108 times. Thereafter he
should offer to the poor preparations made from Jaggery or brown sugar
and Moong Dal flour such as hatwa or taddoos and eat the same himself.
On the last Wednesday of the fast, Havan with Pooma.-Ahuti should be
performed. By this fast, the person concerned gains success in the
educational sphere and business matters. It is also believed that by
keeping a fast on the Amawas day of the lunar month, the planet Mercury
is propitiated.
(5) Fasting on Thursdays for Jupiter- T h e fasting should be
started from the first Thursday of Shukta Paksha of Jyestha. The fasts
should be observed for 3 years or on 16 consecutive Thursdays. On that
day after taking bath etc., the person concerned should dress himself in
yellow clothes and then recite the B ya or Tanirik mantra 3 x 108 or 11 x
108 times. Yellow flowers should be offered to Jupiter. On that day only
Besan Laddoos made with brown sugar (uius) or jaggery, or sweet rice
preparations coloured with turmeric or saffron may be offered to the poor
and then eaten. On the last
S¢ RE MED IA L ME A SU RE S IN A ST R OL OGY

Thursday, Havan with Pooma-Ahuti should be performed and food (yellow

coloured) should be offered to poor Brahmins. By observing this fast, the
person becomes wise, good in education and gains wealth. If unmarried girls
keep this fast, their marriage is expedited.
Fasting on Fridays for Venus-The fasting should be started from the
first Friday of Shukla Paksha of Jyestha. The number of fasts should be 21
or 31. On the fast day, after taking bath etc., the person concerned should
dress himself in white clothes and the Bya or T a n M a n t r a of Venus
should be recited by him 108 x 3 or 108 x 21 times. On that day only
sweetened rice or milk products should be eaten. The same food m y be
given to a one-eyed poor man or a white cow. On the last day of the fast
Havan with Pooma-Ahuti should be performed. Then silver, white clothes,
rice of milk products may be given in charity to the poor. By observing this
fast planet Venus is propitiated and the person concerned gains riches and his
conjugal life becomes full of happiness.

(7) Fasting on Saturdays for Saturn- T h i s fast should be started

from the first Saturday of Shukla Paksha of Jyestha. On the day of the fast,
the person concerned, after taking bath etc., should dress himself in black
clothes and recite the .Bya or Tantrik mantra of Saturn 3 x 108 or 19 x 108
times. Thereafter clean water, black sesamum seed, black or blue coloured
flowers, Lcwang, (oi4l), Ganges water, sugar and some milk should be
putIn a utensil and facing Est these things should be poured on the roots of
a Peepai tree. On that day only preparations made from Urad Dal and oil
should be eaten and given in charity. On the last day of the fast Havan with
Pooma-Ahuti should be performed and preparations cooked in oil, black
clothes, leather shoes etc., may be given in charity. This fast ensures success
to the native in quarrels, litigation and brings success to him if he is a
factory owner or deals in on and steel.

(8) Fasting on Saturdays for Rahu and Ketu-The fast should be

started from the first Saturday of Shukla Paksha of Jyestha. The number of
fasts is 18. On the day of the fast, the person concerned should, after taking
bath etc., dress himself in black clothes and recite the Bya or Tantrik
mantra of these planets 108 x 3 or 108 x 18 times as may be possible.
Thereafter some water, green grass and Kusha ( Y I ) be put in a utensil and
poured on the roots of a Peepal tree. On that day only sweetened chapati
should be eaten and also given in charity. At night a Deepak (fl4 m) should
be placed on the foot of a Peepal tree. The observance of this fast gives
conquest over enemies, favour from king or government and freedom from
diseases caused by Rahu and Ketu.

Beneficial effects of blessings and good behaviour

(1) Though there is no direct relationship between planets and
blessings and good behaviour, it goes without saying that a person who takes
pains and pleasure in being of service to his parents and elders gets their
sincere blessings which help him to be long-lived, happy, contented and
well to do in life. One who serves his parents, looks after them and gives
them love and comfort in their old age, in turn receives the same treatment
from his own children. According to the Holy Qoran there is heaven in the
feet of father and mother.
(2) Our Shastras says that man gets the results according to his deeds
(Karma). If one does good deeds, he gets peace of mind, happiness and
wealth in his life. One who does bad deeds becomes the victim of all kinds
of sufferings in his life.
(3) If one finds that Jupiter is afflicted in the 11th house in his
horoscope, he should not live away from his father and mother in their old
age. His service and care of his parents wi11, by their blessings, give him
happiness and wealth.
(4) Another example may be given of a horoscope in which the Sun is
posited in the 11th house. The Sun is a Satwik planet. Thereafter if the
native remains pious and takes only Satwik food, his spiritual power will
continue to exist and as a result, Sun who aspects the 5th from the 11th will
do him less harm and may not harm his children. Normally Sun in this
position will not allow any conceptions to mature.
Vedic Mantras
Vedic mantras have also been prescribed for the Sun and other planets.
Recitation of these mantras in the proper manner also helps in the
propitiation of planets. The number of recitations should be determined
according to convenience. For mantras refer to page 42-43.
Propitiation of Planets and Colours

Division of light of the S u n g i n of seven

colours-Relation of colours with various planets-
Importance of colour therapy-Practical use of Colour
Therapy,

If one wants to see an exhibition of all colours together, he should see

the rainbow which is formed by the rays of the Sun passing through the
drops of water in the sky. Rainbow has seven colours and is formed in the
sky; in the form of a semi circle. It is so enchanting a scene that one cannot
help gazing at the sky as long as the rainbow remains there. All the seven
colours of the rainbow can be seen clearly with the assistance of a prism.
The colours thus seen are called VIBGYOR-V-for violet, I-for Indigo, B-
for Blue, Gfor Green, Y-for Yellow, &for Orange and R-for Red.

it would be easy to follow the efficacy of the colour therapy after we

understand how we see the various colours in the world. Suppose we see
the green grass during rainy season we see that the grass bears only the
green colour. Why do we not see any other colour in it ? The reason is that
when the rays of the Sun fall on the grass, it absorbs the six out of the seven
colours of the rays of the Sun and emits out only the green colour. Thus the
rays of the Sun' after striking the grass enter our eyes, they carry only the
green colour emitted by the grass. Thus we see only the green colour in the
grass. The same happens with red coloured rose in a garden. When the Sun's
rays fall on the rose, it absorbs six out of the seven colours of the rays of
the Sun and emits out the red colour only. Thus we see the rose as red.
Similarly all objects absorb all the colours except their own and emit that
colour out so that we see it only in its own colour.
 The same principle applies to the colours of the planets. Our ancient sages
in their research and with their divine vision found out that the Sun is of
orange colour. This view is supported by the findings of the modern
scientists. The colour of the Moon is white, of Mars is red, of Mercury is
green, of Jupiter is yellow, of Venus is beautiful white, and colour of
Saturn is black. The black colour denotes absence of colours and lack of
Shakti (Vigour). According to Hindu Astrology Saturn is a destitute and
lifeless planet. He does not emit any colour-he is miser. He only collects;
but does not give. He is selfish. Mars is a symbol of violent institutions just
as Red Square, Red Star, Red Army etc. The association of red colour with
Mars is in consonance with the principle of creation because this colour is
an extremely R a j o g u n i (, y Tfl ). Vedas and Shatras have called the red
colour as symbol of passion for love and pleasure (one of three constituent
qualities of living beings which is the cause of vice- (twlTi).

The more an object is full of colour, the more it will express its quality.
The abundance of colour determines the quality and value of the gems.
Both a coral and a piece of glass are of red colour; but the price of coral is
much more than that of the glass. This is because the colour in the coral is
in a concentrated state, and is, therefore, in abundance, while there is no
concentration of colour in the piece of glas. It is for this reason that people
go in for gems and not for pieces of glass. If, therefore, we are able to
concentrate red colour in any manner, we can use that concentrated
colour as a coral. This is how the system of colour therapy functions.

Suppose we need red colour exactly that which is contained in the rays of
the Sun. For this purpose we should take a red coloured glass bottle and fill
it with Ganges water or ordinary drinking water. Its cap should be removed
and it may be kept in the sunlight for the whole day. When the rays of Sun
penetrate into the water through the red glass, the latter will get merged
with the water and with this will be merged also the good or bad qualities
of the red colour. In other words the water will assume the qualities of the
red colour. In other words the water will assume the qualities of Mars and
will fully mainfest them when the bottle is kept in the sun light for seven
or eight days. The person who will drink the water
so treated, will get inside his body the qualities of M .
This
process translated in astrological terminology will mean that we have
strengthened the position of Mars in the horoscope of the individual.

This principle can also be applied to other planets and colours. If there
is need for strengthening Mercury, the bottle would be of green colour. To
strengthen Jupiter the bottle would be of yellow colour. Generally only
these colours are used in this system.

Now the question arises, what would be the circumstances when there is
need for stren gthening Jupiter and other planets ? We shall clarify this
point by giving some illustration. Suppose in a boy's horoscope the
Ascendant (Lagna) is Pisces and the lord of the Ascendant Jupiter is
posited in eighth house conjoined with Mars, Saturn and Itahu. In such
situation, although Jupiter may be retrograde, he would be taken as weak,
because not only he is in the most inauspicious house of the horoscope, he
is posited in his enemy's sign Libra and is under the malevolent influence
of three malefics also. As a result of this affiction of Jupiter, the brain
power of the boy represented by the first house owned by Jupiter will fail
to develop. He may become an idiot. In order, therefore, to remedy this
afliction, it would be imperative to strengthen Jpiter so that the boy is
able to get the proper development of his brainpower. For this purpose
while medical treatment and use of an appropriate gem (in this case
yellow Sapphire) would help. The drinking of water treated by the Sun's
rays in a yellow bottle would also strengthen Jupiter in the horoscope.

Let us take another case of Leo Ascendant. In such horoscope

although Jupiter may be posited in the Ascendant, the 5th and the 9th
houses and 9th lord Mars may be under the malefic influence of Saturn
and Rahu. Jupiter may also be under some evil influence. Consequently
the native will be deprived of any issue. In such a situation if Jupiter is
strengthened, three beneficial consequences will follow. Firstly, the
benefic aspect of the strengthened Jupiter will fall on the 5th house (the
house of conception and progeny). Secondly, his benefic aspect will also
fall on 9th house which
 PROPmATION OF PLANETS AND COLOURS 69

being 5th from 5th is also treated as a house of progeny and thirdly, Jupiter
as a signlIIcator for children (Samar-a Karaka) when strengthened will help
the native to be blessed with children. In such a case also the use of water
treated by Sun's rays in a yellow bottle, by the native would help him to get
children.
For another example we take the horoscope of a lady with Virgo
Ascendant in which Jupiter, though away from the Sun, is prey to the
malefic and separative influences of Saturn and Rahu. This affliction of
Jupiter as lord of 7th and significator tKaraka) for husband is likely to cause
friction in the conjugal life of the native and may even separate her from
her husband. It is, therefore, essential to strengthen Jupiter in the
horoscope. This can be done apart from other remedial measures by the
use of the water treated in sunlight in a yellow coloured bottle. It is
generally accepted that weak planets cause friction and bring trouble from
enemies and strong planets invite goodwill from friends and a favourable
atmosphere.

We will try to explain the efficacy of the system of colour therapy by the
following further examples:-
(1) Suppose there is a horoscope with Leo Ascendant in which Jupiter
is under evil influences of Saturn and Rahu (by aspect). As a result, the
native of the horoscope who is a govt. employee is harassed in his office
by his superior officers who are intent on doing harm to him. The reason
for this is that ninth house in a horoscope is indicative of favour from
government (Rajya Kripa) and Jupiter is the significator of the 9th house. It
would be, therefore, necessary to take the following steps to alleviate the
sufferings of the native.
(a) Propitiation of Satru and Rahu.
(b) Strengthening Jupiter by the system of colour therapy or by alother
means like use of appropriate gem stone.
(c) Strengthening Mars lord of 9th by the system of colour therapy or
by any other means.
(2) Now consider horoscope of a native with Aquarius Ascendant in
which Jupiter is afflicted by the aspect of Saturn and Mars. As a result the
marriage of the native's daughter
is being delayed. The reason is that Jupiter is significator of 5th house
(children) and his Moola Uikona sign falls in the 11th house. Jupiter is
also significator of husband and lord of the 11th house (] lth house
denotes the husband of his daughter). The affliction of the lord of the
daughter, Jupiter, therefore, requires to be strengthened and one way for
the native to do it, is to use the water treated in sunlight in a
yellow bottle.
(3) For example there is a horoscope of a native with Aries Ascendant. In
the horoscope Jupiter is conjoined with Saturn and Rahu in Virgo, that is
the sixth house. As a result the native would suffer from Insomnia. The
reason for this is that the 12th house denotes sleeping I) and both the 12th
house and its lord Jupiter are afflicted by Saturn and Rahu (who are
associated with Jupiter and aspect the 12th house). The remedial measures
to avert these evil influences are-
a) Propitation of Saturn and Rahu by reciting the appropriate
mantras, fasting etc.
(b) Wearing a gem stone related to Jupiter (yellow Sapphire) and taking
help of the colour therapy system for strengthening Jupiter in the
horoscope.
(4) If in the horoscope of a native of Taurus Ascendant, Venus and
Saturn are posited in 6th house in the sign Libra, Sun and Mercury are in
the 4th house and Rahu and Ketu are in the 8th house, the native of the
horoscope is likely.to suffer from hernia and kidney trouble, because in
hiS horoscope the sixth house and its Lord Venus are all afflicted. The sign
Virgo is afflicted because it is hemmed in between Sun and Saturn.
Mercury is afflicted because of the ninth aspect of Rahu on it. Sixth
house is afflicted because of the presence of Saturn and the 5th aspect of
Ketu from the 2nd house. In these circumstances it would be necessary
to strengthen the sixth sign and the lord of the 6th house. This can be done
by strengthening Venus by the native wearing an Emerald ring and his
using water treated in sunlight in
a green bottle.
(5) Suppose in a boy's horoscope has Taurus Ascendant and Mercury
the lord of the 2nd (education) and 5th (intelligence). Mercury has on him
the evil influence of Saturn
and Rahu. As a result he is deficient in his studies and does not show
enough intelligence to get a grasp of the subjects of his studies. It will,
therefore, be necessary to strengthen Mercury in this horoscope. One of the
ways to do it, is to make him drink regularly water treated in sunlight in a
green bottle.

(6) If, in any horoscope Mercury is lord of the 3rd or the 8th (This can
be possible when the Ascendant is Aries, Cancer, Scorpio or Aquarius) and
is afflicted by malefics, the native can have immature death. Here again one
of the ways to strengthen Mercury would be for the native to regularly
drink water treated in sunlight in a green bottle.

(7) Mercury is a significator for skin. When Mercury is associated with

the Sun, Moon or the Ascendant, he becomes afflicted by the evil influence
of disease-causing planets like Saturn, Rahu etc., the native would suffer
from skin diseases. In such circumstances, Mercury, wherever he may be
posited in the horoscope, has to be strengthened. For this purpose, the
native should live in an atmosphere of green colours (by walking in
gardens with plentiful of greenery, wearing green coloured clothes etc.) and
should drink water treated in sunlight in a green bottle. If Moon and the 4th
house are also afflicted alongwith Mercury, the native is likely to suffer
from skin diseases caused by pollution of blood. In such conditions not only
Mercury is to be strengthened by use of green colour but Moon should also
be strengthened by the the native wearing white clothes etc. If, in any
nativity, Mercury, Moon and lords of Ascendant, 4th and 5th are all afflicted,
the native is likely to suffer from lunacy. In such circumstances all these
planets will require to be stengthened by the help of colour therapy and
the use of appropriate gem stones We will deal with gem stones in a
separate chapter).

(8) If, in any nativity, Mercury and the lord of 2nd are in 6th and are
showered with evil influences of Saturn and Rahu, such a disposition will
cause defects in speech as both Mercury and 2nd house are significators of
speech. In such conditions the lord of the 2nd and Mercury will require to
be strengthened by the help of colour therapy and other means (such as use
of appropriate gem stone).
 (9) Saturn is a sexless (eunuch) and scanty planet. Mercury also has
similar characteristics particularly when he is conjoined with Saturn and
has no other influence on it. In this disposition Saturn and Mercury with
their combined characteristics will bring slowness, scantiness and
weakness to the house occupied by them. For example in a Leo
Ascendant nativity, Rahu is in the 6th in Capricorn, Mercury and Saturn
are in the 5th in Sagittarius and there is no influence of any planet on
Mercury and Saturn. In such situation, Saturn being (a) a disease-causeing
planet (b) lord of sign occupied by Rahu and (c) lord of the house of
diseases, will cause stomach disorders and Mercury will give him full
assistance in this nefarious activity. Here the remedy will not be to
strengthen Mercury who wi11 act like Saturn by colour therapy or any
other means but to strengthen Jupiter lord of the 5th by the native wearing
a yellow Sapphire in a gold ring and drinking water treated in sunlight in
a yellow coloured bottle.

(10) Although strengthening Saturn, will make his aspect more powerful
and harmful, there are circumstances when by strengthening Saturn, the
life of the native is prolonged and it becomes very essential to give him
more power. For example, in a Cancer Ascendant nativity, Saturn will be
in the 9th in Pisces close to the Sun and be aspected by malefics like Mars
etc. This will mean that the lord of the house of longevity has been
rendered weak resulting in loss of longevity for the native. It will,
therefore, be necessary to strengthen Saturn although a strengthened
Saturn will not be good for the health of the native.

In the end, it may be pointed out that in the context of the system of
colour therapy this root principle should be kept in mind that although the
6th use is called the house of diseases, it is actually the house of health. If
this house is occupied or aspected by malefics, there will be deterioration
in health of the native. On the contrary, if the house is occupied or
aspected by benefics or if the lord of the 6th is associated with or aspected
by benefics, there will be improvement in health of the native. Therefore,
if we stengthen the lord of the 6th in a nativity, it will mean that we would
be strengthening the health of the native.
Consequently, we should always strengthen the lord of 6th if he is weak

Note :-The contents of this chapter are based entirely on the views
expressed by the noted and learned author of a number of books on Hindu
Astrology late Shri J.N. Bhasin, in his book 'Anisht Grah' in Hindi. We,
therefore, take absolutely no credit for what is contained in this chapter nor
do we necessarily agree with all the views expressed by Shri Bhasin. We
particularly disagree with Shri Bhasin's view given in the concluding
paragraph that the 6th house is the house of health. The 6th house is an
inauspicious house and so is the lord of the 6th. According to almost all the
recognised and authoritative classical texts, the lords of the 6th, 8th and 12th
destroy the houses where they are posited and those houses are destroyed if
their lords are in the 6th, 8th and 12th. The lords of these houses are said to
be good only when they are weak This is why Vipareet Raja Yoga is caused
when the lords of these three houses are in any of these three houses. They
are also helpful if they are in their own sign in these houses. In fact, we
consider the Ascendant or Lagna as the prime house of health and any
afflicition of the Lagna or the lord of Lagna and lord of Lagna, are not
afflicted the longevity will not be adversely affected even if the lord of the
8th house is weak. If the Lagna and the lord of Lagna and the 8th house
and lord of the 8th are afflicted, the best course would be to strengthen, as
far as possible, the lord of Lagna instead of strengthening the lord of the
8th. It is an acknowledged principle in Hindu Astrology that for Full
longevity ({l4S or ) the lord of the Lagna has to be stronger than the lord
of the 8th house.
Remedial Merits of Gemstones
Gems and Dharma. Shastra -Speciality in gems-The
philosophy about the colours of gems-The ruling stone-
Principles for using gemstones-Suitability of gemstones
for various Ascendants.

Our ancient physicians and chemists, by their researches found out the
good and bad qualities of various roots and plants and their natural
characteristics and brought them in use as medicines to improve the
health and longevity of the people. They found out and proved by their
experience that alongwith medicines (Aushadhi - fir), mantras and gems
(man I ) are also helpful in curing diseases. Thus the efficacy of
gemstones is not only recognised by those learned in astrology but also by
Ayurveda
Our Dharma Shasiras have given equal status to medicines and
astrology. Saint Tulsidas says in Ramcharibnanas-
s v~ ar vl~~ coq 41,
g g
tt3~ tg~+fMt g
1 gc11 c T
This means that just as medicines (Ayurvedic) administered with
appropriate mediums (like milk, honey, fruit and vegetable juices etc.)
become more potent and curative, the planets become more favourable or
unfavourable according to auspicious and inauspicious yogas
(combinations and dispositions) they form. The water assumes the shape
of a glass or a cup when put into it. The air gets contaminated in a
contaminated atmosphere and is full of fragrance and fresh In
uncontaminated atmosphere (just as prevailing in a garden full of blooming
and fragrant flowers). The clothes also look beautiful on a well built body.
 Many of the learneds, of whom Maxinullor is foremost, are of the
view that Rigveda is the oldest written book in the world. In that Rigveda
mention has been made of Ratna (gem) in its very first mantra which is as
under-
s~f~r~fl3
a + ~ ~ z f `~ a w @ a i i tchNidII
Undoubtedly in this mantra, prayers have been offered to the Supreme
Lord by the word 'Agni but the main thing to note is that the Supreme
Lord i (4 t+i~c+ir) had been mentioned as (mac (), that is, one who wears
ratnas (gems). This indicates that gems are meant to be worn. There are
different interpretations for Vedic Mantras. It is very much possible that
this mantra of Rigueda intends to point out the intimate relationship
between Agni and Ratnas, that is, it throws a hint that the heavenly fire
(Aga is present in the ratnas in the form of rays.
From times immemorial, gemstones have been used by men and women
for decoration and for their welfare. The Dictionary meaning of the word
'gem' i s - 'a precious stone; a precious stone on which is engraved a
design, anything of outstanding quality, worth or beauty; the best, the
choicest'.

This stanza in a prayer to Lord Rama confirms that gem is a very

valuable kind of wealth. Everybody is aware that precious stones like
ruby, diamond, emerald etc. are very valuable.
But from the scientific point of view amond Is just carbon. It is made
from the same carbon from which coal is made. Then why should be
such a vast difference in their value ? The reason for this difference is
that the rays which have become concentrated in the diamond, are absent
in the coal. In other words diamond is very costly (valuable), because
some special quality possessing rays have got concentrated in it.
Thus we come to the conclusion that gems are costly because in all of
them are present the rays of light peculiar to different planets. These
rays of light are present in diamond, yellow or white or blue sapphire
and other gems. But the gems are different from one another on account
of
their colours. The diamond is colourless or white, sapphires are either
white, blue or yellow. Mars is of red colour and Mercury is green like
grass. Saturn is far away from the Sun. Therefore,he does not emit much
light. Therefore, according to astrology, Saturn is a planet of destitution
pursation and nothingness. It is for this reason that black colour has been
ascribed to him.
According to Jatak ParLat' the colours and gems of the planets are as
under
:-

(1) Colours 1IT(IIHM rlll~d icl a l v l . I cii' 1 al,

vSYql f l o miI ciR d~l+l:, t i t ga +1 t : : I
l1 t~r1q t:11t add: s~ 1zRIdI : ~If~:
lAetlc~c @qi i fi~ ~fii : fi w SR : II

This means that Sun is of dark red colour. The Moon is young and white
in colour. Mercury is of green colour like that of doorva grass. Mars is of
red and white mixed colour. The body of Venus is white. Saturn's colour
is black. The colour of Rahu is blue and Ketu has strange colours.
(According to Brihat Jatak, Mars is of pale red colour, Jupiter has a
body of yellowish hue and Venus is neither very white nor very back. The
view of Brihat Jatak is more authoritative).
(2) Gems
i'11
q
a~til, fa+lrt 1 1 1 V 041 .
flg
ti fdrs4 +ltd
alwt+a+II c+~a~+i, II 'vd~lc+l a ~rH trl+i tai
1114
t+a a Ytk:
q
+sNglvI 4
11`+(1 +Pqa%4c II
This means that Sun's gem is ruby, Moon's is white pearl; Mars's is red
coral, Mercury's is emerald, Jupiter is yellow sapphire, Venus's is
diamond, Rahu's is gomeda and Ketu's is cat's eye.
It is always advisable to wear the gem stone of the Lord of the Ascendant
who is the main supporting pillar of a horoscope, because the Ascendant
combines in itself all the
 good and bad qualities of the nativity. It is related to longevity and health
of the native. It also represents the wealth the native may earn and the
name and fame he may acquire. It also indicates the profession suitable
for him and his good or bad behaviour. The gem stone of the Lord of the
Ascendant has, therefore, been called the 'ruling stone'.

We give below the gems related to various Asendants. The gem stone of
the Lord of the Ascendant will always prove to be a protective charm for
the native and it can be worn in the major or sub-period of any and every
planet.

Sign of the Lord of the Related gem

Ascendant Ascendant stone

Aries Mars Red coral

Taurus Venus Diamond
Gemini Mercury Emerald
Cancer Moon White pearl
Leo Sun Ruby
Virgo Mercury Emet: ald
Libra Venus Diamond
Scorpio Mars Red coral
Sagittarius Jupiter Yellow sapphire
Capricorn Saturn Blue sapphire
Aquarius Saturn -do-
Pisces Jupiter Yellow sapphire

There are certain rules or principles for wearing the gemstones. The
most important principle that the planet whose gemstone is worn will gain
more strength by this action because the rays of the planet enter the body
of the native through that gemstone. Therefore, the ring, whether it be of
gold, silver or copper, should be so made that the gem touches the skin. The
native is benefitted by wearing a particular gem stone ring, because by this
process the related planet is strengthened. For this purpose we should take
into account the lordships of the various houses and consider which house
needs to be strengthened. For example if a native of Aries ascendant
wears a yellow sapphire, the 9th house and its lord Jupiter will gain more
strength and consequently the native's
relations with government officials will improve. He will receive favours
from government (Rajya Kripa) and all obstacles in his progress and
promotion will disapper. His father will get long life and good health. He
will become more religious minded. Similarly, if a Taurus Ascendant
native wears an emerald ring, his 2nd and 5th houses and their lords will
acquire more strength and auspiciousness. The result will be that the native
will earn or receive more wealth. He will become more intelligent and
diplomatic. His family life will be happy and he will become eloquent.

But it should be noted very carefully that only the lords of the
auspicious houses should be strengthened. We should never strengthen
the lords of the 6th, 8th and 12th which are inasupicious houses and their
gemstones should be worn in exceptional circumstances which we will
explain later in this chapter. It is always good for the lords of these
houses to remain weak.
Before we discuss which gemstones would be suitable for various
Ascendants and what good they will do to the native, the readers should
know about the rituals to be performed before wearing a ring of the
appropriate gemstone. If the expected, desired and favourable results are
to be obtained, the rituals must be observed with devotion and faith. The
gemstones may be purchased as far as possible on Mondays and
Thursdays except for Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu which could be
purchased on Friday and Saturday also. The ring with the gemstone set in
it should be worn on the day of the planet. Before wearing the ring it
should be purified by immersing it in Ganges water or unboiled milk.
Then incense and flowers, as far as possible, of the colour of the planet
should be offered to the gem stone. Then the ring should be worn after
reciting the Namaskar and Tanfric Mantras of the planets (given in
chapter III) 108 times each.
Suitability of gemstones according to Ascendants RUBY

Ruby is the gemstone of the Sun. Therefore, if Sun is the lord of an

auspicious house in a nativity, the native will be favoured with benefical
results if he wears a ring with ruby
 set in it. ff Sun being lord of an auspicious house is afflicted in any way,
ruby will neutralise the consequent evil effects.
For the A s A s c e n d a n t Sun is lord of the 5th house (a trine) and is
friend of Mars the lord of the Ascendant. Therefore, natives of Aries can
always wear a ruby for acquiring intelligence, for improvement of spiritual
power, for being blessed with children, for achieving name and fame and
for gains and favours from government. Wearing of a ruby will be specially
beneficial in the major period of Sun.
For the Taurus Ascendant Sun will be lord of the 4th house (a quadrant);
but Sun is an enemy of Venus, the lord of the Ascendant. Therefore, ruby
will prove beneficial for the natives with this Ascendant, ff it is worn in the
major period of Sun. By wearing ruby the natives wi11 gain peace of
mind, get comforts, achieve success in educational matters, gain land or
house property, get happiness from the mother's side and acquire
conveyances.
For the GeminiAscendant Sun will be lord of the 3rd house. Therefore, it
would not be advisable for the natives of this Ascendant to wear ruby
except in the major period of Sun if he is in his own sign in the 3rd
house.
For the Cancer Ascendant Sun will be lord of the 2rd house, the house of
wealth. Sun is also a friend of Moon, the lord of this Ascendant.
Therefore, the native of this Ascendant will benefit by wearing a ruby if the
native faces loss of wealth or suffers from diseases of eyes. The house is
also maraka sthana (house of death). Therefore it would be advisable to
wear ruby with pearl, the gemstone of the lord of Ascendant. Ruby will
prove particularly beneficial if it is worn in the major period of Sun.

For the Leo Ascendant Sun will be the lord of the Ascendant. Ruby will
act as a protective charm for the natives of this Ascendant and they can
wear it for their whole life. By wearing ruby the natives will be protected
from enemies, will enjoy good mental and physical health and also get
long life. They will also achieve success in their professional ventures and
gain wealth and spiritual power. For the natives of this Ascendant ruby is
a `must' if Sun is afflicted in any way and the native faces hardhips and
distress on that account.
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For the Virgo Ascendant Sun is lord of the 12th house (the house of loss
and expenditure). The natives of this Ascendant should wear a ruby only in
the major period of Sun if he is in his own sign in the 12th house.
Otherwise they should never wear a ruby.
For the Libra Ascendant Sun, who is an enemy of Venus, lord of this
Ascendant, is lord of the 11th house (the house of gains). The natives of
this Ascendant will have gains of wealth if ruby is worn in the major
period of Sun. If Sun is afflicted in any way and the native suffers from
losses in all his ventures, ruby can be owrn always.

For the Scorpio Ascendant Sun is lord of the 10th house (the house of
profession, name and fame, honours etc.). He is also a friend of Mars, the
lord of this Ascendant. Therefore, ruby can be worn by the native of this
Ascendant to get recognition by government, honours, respect, promotion
in service or profession and to acquire wealth. Ruby will prove
particularly beneficial if worn in the major period of Sun.
For the Sagittarius Ascendant Sun is lord of the 9th house (house of
Bhagya). Sun in this case is also a friend of the lord of the Ascendant
(Mars). Therefore natives of this Ascendant can wear .ruby to enjoy good
fortune, for happiness and longevity of father. Ruby will be particularly
beneficial in the major period of Sun. Wearing of yellow sapphire
alongwith ruby ensures good health, gain of wealth and good fortune
throughout life.

For the Capricorn. Ascendant Sun is lord of the 8th house which is
considered a very inauspicious house. It has been said that Moon and Sun
have been exempted of Ashtamesh Dana (i.e. they will not be inauspicious
if they are lord of the 8th). But inspite of this, we consider it inadvisable
for the natives of this Ascendant to use a ruby except in the major period
of Sun if he is in the 8th house in his own sign.

For the Aquarius Ascendant Sun is lord of 7th house-the maraka sthana
(house of death). Moreover, as said above, the lord of the Ascendant is a
bitter enemy of Sun. It will, therefore, not be advisable for the natives of
this Ascendant also to wear a ruby even if the Sun be in his own sign
For the Pisces Ascendant Sun is lord of the 6th house-an inauspicious house.
The natives of this Ascendant may wear
ruby only in the major period of Sun if he be In his own sign in the 6th.
Ruby should be worn in gold mixed with copper ring after sunrise in the
morning of a Shukla Paksha Sunday in the ring
finger of the right hand after observing the rituals we have
already mentioned earlier in his chapter. Ruby should be at least 21/2
carats.

Important-Ruby should never be worn alongwith diamond, blue

sapphire, gomeda and cat's eye. It can be worn with advantage alongwith
pearl, red coral, emerald and yellow sapphire.

PEARL

Pearl is the gemstone ruled by Moon, Pearl can be worn by those in whose
horoscope Moon is the lord of a an auspicious house. If such a Moon is
strong and well placed, the pearl will
enhance the good effects. If the Moon is afflicted, the pearl will neutralise
the consequent evil effects.
For the Aries Ascendant Moon is lord of the 4th house. Moon is a friend
of Mars, the lord of this Ascendant. Therefore, the native of this Ascendant
will, by wearing a pearl, gain
peace of mind, happiness from mother, success in educational sphare, and
gain land and house property. Pearl will prove particularly beneficial in the
major period of Moon.
It will be more advantageous to wear pearl along with red coral, the
gemstone of the lord of this Ascendant.
For the Taurus Ascendant Moon is lord of the 3rd house.
Moon is also an enemy of Venus, the lord of this ascendant. It will, therefore,
not be advisable for the natives of this
Ascendant to wear a pearl. They may, however, do so in the major period of
Moon if Moon her own sign in the 3rd.

For the Gemini Ascendant Moon is lord of the 2nd house (the house of
wealth and also maraka sthana) The natives of this Ascendant can wear
pearl in the major period of Moon; but it will be better to avoid wearing
pearl as for as possible.
Particularly those who are seriously ill or whose
horoscope does not indicate long life should not wear pearl.
If, however, Moon is exalted in 12th, or is posited in the 11th
or 9th house. Pearl can be wom in the major period of
Moon. Dr. B.V. Raman is of the view (see `Hindu
Predictive Astrology') that though Moon is lord of a maraka
sthana for the Gemini Ascendant, she does not exercise
death inflicting powers.
For the Cancer Ascendant Moon is lord of the Ascendant. For
the natives of this Ascendant, the wearing of pearl for the
whole of their life will prove very useful. Pearl will ensure
good health, longevity, gains of wealth and success in
professional ventures. Actually pearl wi11 act as a
protective ch t r for them. Pearl is a significator for
piousness, purity and
humility.
For the Leo Ascendant Moon is lord of the 12th house. The
natives of this Ascendant should not wear pearl except in
the major period of Moon, if she is in her own sign in the
12th.
For the Virgo Ascendant Moon is lord of the 11th house
(House of gains). Wearing of pearl in the major period of
Moon will enable the native to have substantial gains of
wealth, name and fame and he will be blessed with
children.
For the Libra Ascendant Moon is lord of the 10th house.
Although Moon and Venus, the lords of this Ascendant, are
not friends, wearing of a pearl will enable the native to
achieve success in his profession, name and fame, respect
and honours from government. These results will be more
pronounced, if a pearl is worn in the major period of Moon.
For the Scorpio Ascendant Moon is lord of the 9th house
(the house of Bhagya). Wearing of a pearl enables the native
to have good fortune and to achieve success in his
ventures. His father would enjoy good health and
prosperity. The native wi11 also achieve name and fame.
The results will be more pronounced if pearl is worn in the
major period of Moon. Wearing of pearl with red coral, the
gemstone of Mars, lord of this Ascendant, will prove very
except in the major period of Moon, if Moon is in her own sign in 8th house.
It will do good if pearl is worn alongwith yellow sapphire, the gem stone of
the lord of this Ascendant, who has not enemity with the Moon.
For the Capricorn Ascendant Moon is lord of the 7th (a maraka
sthand). It will, therefore, not be advisable to wear pearl for the natives of
this Ascendant.
For the Aquarius Ascendant Moon is lord of the 6th house. Pearl can be
worn by the native of this ascendant only in the major period of Moon, if
she is in her own sign.
For the Pisces Ascendant Moon is lord of the 5th, a very auspicious
house. Wearing of pearl by the natives of this Ascendant promises them
happiness in the matter of children, high intelligence, good education,
respect, name and fame and honours. Pearl assures them success in matters
of competitive nature and love affairs, 5th being 9th to the 9th is also
treated as house of Bhagya. Pearl makes the native more fortunate.
The good results will be more pronounced if Pearl is worn in the major
period of Moan.

Pearl should be worn in a silver ring on the morning of a Monday of

Shukla Paksha in the ring finger of the right hand after performing the
usual rituals. The pearl should be of at least 2 carats.
Important-Pearl should not be worn alongwith emerald, diamond, blue
sapphire, gomedh and cats's eye.

RED CORAL
Red coral is the gemstone for Mars. Red coral should be worn by person in
whose birth chart Mars is lord of an auspicious house. If Mars is well
placed and is strong, wearing of Red coral will enhance the quantum of
beneficial effects. If Mars as a lord of an auspicious house is afflicted,
wearing of Red coral will neutralise the consequent evil effects and will
afford protection to the native from them.

For the A s Ascendant Mars is lord of the Ascendant and the 8th
house. His lordship of the Ascendant will prevail over the lordship of the
8th. Therefore, it will be very beneficial for the natives of this Ascendant to
wear red coral for the whole
of their life. This will ensure long life, good health, name and fame,
respect and all comforts of life.
For the Taurus Ascendant Mars is lord of the 7th and 12th houses. The
12th house is an inauspcicious house and the 7th is a maraka sthana
(house of death). The natives of this Ascendant should as far as possible,
avoid wearing red coral.
For the Gemini Ascendant Mars is lord of the 6th and 11th houses. If
Mars is in his won sign in the 6th or 11th, red coral may be worn in the
major periods of Mars. As Mercury the lord of this Ascendant, is an
enemy of Mars, natives of this Ascendant are advised to avoid red coral as
far as possible.
For the Cancer Ascendant Mars is lord of the 5th (a trine) and the 10th
(a quadrant). He is, therefore, a yogakaraka planet for this Ascendant. If
red coral is worn always by the natives of this Ascendant, they will be
blessed with children, become very intelligent, get respect, name and
fame and recognition from government and achieve, great success in
their professional sphere. The quantum of beneficial results will be more
pronounced in the major period of Mars. If red coral is worn alongwith
pearl, the gemstone of the lord of this Ascendant, the native will get more
fruitful results.

For the Leo Ascendant also Mars is yogakaraka planet as he is the lord
of the 4th (quadrant) and the 9th (trine). By wearing red coral, the native
of this Ascendant will get peace of mind, domestic happiness, acquire
land and house property, have gains of wealth, achieve success in all his
ventures, be blessed with good fortune and his mother and father will
enjoy good health and long life. The quantum of beneficial results will be
more pronounced in the major period of Mars. The beneficial effects will
be enhanced if red coral is worn along with ruby, the gem stone of the
lord of this Ascendant.

For the Virgo Ascendant Mars is lord of the 3rd and 8th house-both
being inauspicious. The native of this Ascendant should, as far as
possible, avoid wearing red coral.

For the Libra Ascendant Mars is lord of the 2nd and 7th both maraka
sthana (house of death). Venus the lord of this Ascendant is not a friend
of Mars. We would advise that
 natives of this Ascendant should avoid wearing red coral. However, if
the major period does not come in old age and the birth chart does not
show short longevity, the person concerned can wear red coral in the
major period of Mars when he is in his own sign. Generally we are averse
to
recommend gem stones related to the lords of ma sthana
who are not friends of the lord of the Ascendant.
For the Scorpio Ascendant Mars is lord of the Ascendant and the 6th house.
The remarks made by us about the wearing of the red coral by the natives of
the Aries Ascendant would apply to this Ascendant also.
For the Sagittarius Ascendant Mars is lord of the 5th (a trine) and the 12th.
Being lord of a trine Mars has been considered as a functional benefic for
this Ascendant. By wearing red coral the natives of this Ascendant will
enjoy happiness of children, become more intelligent, achieve name and
fame and will be blessed with good fortune. If the native is a student, he
would achieve success in competitive examinations. The quantum of
beneficial effects will be more pronounced in the major period of Mars.
Wearing a yellow sapphire with red coral would enhance the beneficial
effects.
For the Capricorn Ascendant Mars is lord of the 4th and 11th houses. If
red coral is worn in the major period of Mars, the native gets happiness
from the side of mother, domestic harmony, gains of land, house
property and wealth.
For the Aquarius Ascendant Mars is lord of the 3rd and 10th houses. If
Mars is in his own sign in the 10th wearing of red coral in the major
periods of Mars brings favours and recognition from government, gains
of wealth and success in the professional sphere. The native will also enjoy
full benefits of the Ruchaka Yoga, one of the Panch mahapurusha Yogas.
If Mars is not in his own sign in the 3rd or the 10th, it will not be
advisable for the native of this Ascendant to wear red coral.

For the Pisces Ascendant Mars being lord of the 2nd (house of wealth)
and 9th (house of Bhagya good fortune), wearing of red coral by the
natives of this Ascendant will yield very beneficial results. The quantum
of favourable results will be more pronounced in the major period of Mars.
It will be more
advantageous ff red coral is worn alongwith yellow sapphire, the
gemstone of the lord of this Ascendant.
Red coral should be worn in a gold mixed with copper ring in the ring

finger of the right hand on the morning of a Tuesday of S h i a

(bright half of the lunar month) after performing the usual rituals. The stone
should be of at least 6 carats.
Important-Red coral should not be worn alongwith emerald,
diamond, blue sapphire, gomedh and cat's eye.
Note-when two gemstones are worn, the main stone should be worn in
the appropriate finger of the right hand and the supporting stone in the
appropriate finger of the left hand. For ruby, pearl, and red coral, the
appropriate finger is the ring finger (or according to palmistry the Sun
finger). For blue sapphire and gomedh the appropriate is the middle finger
(second finger counted from the side of the thumb). For the yellow
sapphire appropriate fingers are both the index finger (Jupiter finger)
and the ring finger. For the diamond. emerald and cat's eye, the
appropriate finger is the little or the fourth finger. According to Hindu
Palmistry, the Thumb is called Angusth. The first finger is called
Tarjthe middle or the second finger Madhyama the third finger or ring
finger Anamika and the fourth or little finger Kanishtika. We have taken
some valuable space to mention this at this stage so that there may be no
confusion as regards fingers in which the concerned gem stones are to be
worn.

EMERALD
Emerald is the gemstone of Mercury. Emerald should be worn by
those in whose nativities Mercury is lord of auspicious house. If
Mercury is well placed, wearing of emerald will enhance the good effects
of Mercury. If Mercury is afflicted In any way, wearing of emerald will
neutralise the evil effects and afford protection against them.
For the Aries Ascendant Mercury is lord of the 3rd and 6th houses.
Wearing of an emerald by the natives of this Ascendant is not advisable.
It can be worn, if necessary, only in the major period of Mercury if he be in
his own sign in the 3rd or the 6th.
 For the Taurus Ascendant Mercury being the lord of the 2nd and 5th
houses (5th house is a trine) is a very beneficial planet. He acts like a
yogakaraka. By wearing emerald, the native wi11 get harmony in the
family, gains of wealth, intelligence, happiness in regard to children,
name, fame, good fortune and success in competitive examinations and
ventures. The quantum of beneficial effects will be more pronounced in
the major period of Mercury. The native will become more prosperous if
he wears emerald with diamond, the gemstone of the lord of this
Ascendant.

For the Gemini Ascendant Mercury is lord of the Ascendant and the 4th
house. The natives of this Ascendant can wear emerald as a protective
charm throughout their life. By wearing emerald, the native will enjoy
good health, gains of wealth and his longevity will be prolonged. He will
get happiness from the mother's side, success in the sphere of education,
peace of mind, gain of landed and house property, comforts of conveyance
and domestic happiness. The quantum of good effects will be more
pronounced in the major period of Mercury.

For the Cancer Ascendant Mercury is lord of the 3rd and the 12th
houses. It is, generally, not advisable for the natives of this Ascendant to
wear emerald. It can, however, be worn if at all necessary, in the major
period of Mercury, if he be in his own sign in the 3rd or the 12th.
For the Leo Ascendant Mercury is lord of the 2nd and 11th (both wealth
giving houses). By wearing emerald in the major period of Mercury, the
natives of this Ascendant will enjoy harmonious relations in the family
and get abundant gains of wealth, name and fame. It can be worn outside
the major period of Mercury if he is not well placed in the horoscope or is
afflicted in any other way.

For the Virgo Ascendant Mercury is lord of the Ascendant and the 10th
house. Therefore, the natives of this Ascendant can always wear emerald.
Emerald will ensure good health, long life, success and promotion in
professional ventures, favours from government, respect, honours, name
and fame. Emerald will prove significantly beneficial in the major period of
Mercury.
 For the Libra Ascendant Mercury is lord of 9th (a trine) and 12th houses.
The lordship of a trine makes Mercury quite auspicious for this Ascendant.
We are of the view if the natives find it necessary to always wear emerald,
they should wear it alongwith diamond, the gemstone of Venus. The
quantum of beneficial effects will be more pronounced in the major period
of Mercury.
For the Scorpio Ascendant Mercury is lord of the 8th and the 11th
houses. Mercury is an enemy of Mars, the lord of this Ascendant. Still if
Mercury be in his own sign in the 11th or if as lord of the 11th be posited in
the Ascendant, 2nd, 4th, 5th or the 9th, emerald can be worn with
advantage in the major period of Mercury. Wearing of emerald will get the
native gains of wealth and improvement in his prosperity.

For the Sagittarius Ascendant Mercury is lord of the 7th and 10th
houses. Being a benefic, lordship of two Kendras makes him a victim of
Kendra-adhipati Dosha. Still if Mercury be in the 10th in his own sign in
the 10th (causing Bhadra Yoga), Ascendant, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 9th or 11th, the
native will get beneficial results, if emerald is worn in the major period of
Mercury. He wi11 then have gains of wealth and will achieve success and
promotion in his professional sphere. If Mercury as lord of the 10th is
posited in the 6th, 8th or 12th, wearing of emerald will neutralise the
consequent evil effects of such disposition.

For the Capricorn Ascendant Mercury is lord of the 6th and the 9th (a
trine) houses. Mercury is, therefore, considered a beneficial planet for this
Ascendant. Mercury is also a friend of Saturn, the lord of this Ascendant.
Emerald will, therefore, yield immense gain to the native if it is worn with
diamond, the gemstone of the Venus lord of the 5th and 10th (therefore
yogakaraka). The quantum of beneficial effects will be more pronounced
if emerald is worn in the major period of Mercury.

For the Aquarius Ascendant Mercury is lord of the 5th (a trine) and 8th
houses. Being lord of a trine, Mercury is treated as a functional benefic for
this Ascendant. Emerald will prove very useful if it is worn during the
major period of Mercury. Here again Venus being lord of the 4th and 9th
houses,
 is a yogakaraka for this Ascendant. It will, therefore, prove very
Advantageous ff emerald is worn alongwith diamond, the gemstone of
Venus. Emerald could also be worn with advantage by the natives of
Capricorn and Aquarius Ascendants alongwith blue sapphire, the
gemstone of Saturn, the lord of these two Ascendants.
For the Pisces Ascendant Mercury is lord of the 4th and 7th houses
(both quadrants). He, therefore, suffers from ,Kendra-adhipati Dosha.
Emerald can be worn if Mercury be in his own sign in the 4th, or he be in
the Ascendant, 2nd, 5th, 9th, 10th or 11th. Emerald can be worn in the
major period of Mercury. As Mercury is a strong maraka (killer) for this
Ascendant, it would not be advisable for those who are seriously ill and
who are in their old age or those in whose birth chart short life is
indicated, to wear emerald even in the major period of Mercury and even
if Mercury be in the 7th in his own sign.

Emerald should be worn in a silver ring in the little finger of the right
hand on a morning of a Wednesday of Sh ukia Paksha, after performing
the usual rituals. Emerald should be of at least 3 carats.
Important-Emerald should not be worn along with pearl and red
coral.

YELLOW SAPPHIRE
Yellow sapphire is the gemstone ofJupiter. Yellow sapphire will prove
very beneficial if Jupiter in a nativity is lord of auspicious houses. If such
Jupiter is afflicted in any way, wearing of yellow sapphire will neautralise
the consequent evil effects and will provide protection to the native.
For the Aries Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 9th (a trine) and 12th
houses. On account of his lordship of a trine, he is considered a benefic
for this Ascendant. By wearing a yellow sapphire, the native of this
Ascendant will acquire knowledge of scriptures, will become more
intelligent, gain wealth, name and fame and good fortune, and the father
of the native will enjoy good health and be long lived. The beneficial
results will be more pronounced if yellow sapphire is worn in the major
period of Jupiter. Yellow sapphire
becomes more effective if it is worn alongwith red coral, the gemstone of
Mars, the lord of this Ascendant.
For the Taurus Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 8th and 11th houses.
According to principles of Hindu astrology, Jupiter is not considered an
auspicious planet for this Ascendant. Apart from Venus, the lord of this
Ascendant is an enemy of Jupiter. Still if Jupiter as lord of the 11th, is in
the Ascendant, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 9th or 11th an his own sign), yellow
sapphire can be worn with advantage in the major period of Jupiter.
For the Gemini Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 7th and 10th (both
quadrants) houses. He, therefore, suffers from Kendra-adhipati,Dosha
and is also a maraka. However, if as lord of 10th, he is in the Ascendant,
2nd, 4th, 5th, 10th, (in his own house causing Hamsa Yoga) or 9th and
11th, yellow sapphire can be worn with advantage in the major period of
Jupiter. But persons of this nativity who are seriously ill, or are in their old
age, or their horoscopes indicate a short span of life should not wear yellow
sapphire, as Jupiter is a strong maraka for this Ascendant. If yellow
sapphire is worn when the lord of the 10th is in his own sign, the native
will have unprecedented succes in his professional career and will
receive honours and recognition from government.

For the CancerAscendantJupiter is lord of the 6th and 9th houses.

Because of his lordship of the 9th (a trine) Jupiter is considered to be an
auspicious planet for this Ascendant. By wearing a yellow sapphire, the
native of this Ascendant will be blessed with children, his knowledge will
improve, he will.take interest in religious scriptures, he will have good
fortune, name and fame and gains of wealth. His father will enjoy good
health and long life. The quantum of good results will be more
pronounced in the major period of Jupiter,
For the Leo Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 5th (a trine) and the 8th
houses. On account of his lordship of a trine, Jupiter is considered to
be an auspicious planet for this Ascendant. By wearing yellow
sapphire, the native will become more intelligent, he will be blessed with
children, ht will achieve name and fame and success In competitive
examinations. For' both Cancer and Leo Ascendants, the
beneficial effects will be more effective if yellow sapphire is worn
alongwith red coral. For the natives of Cancer and Leo Ascendants,
wearing of a pearl and ruby respectively alongwith yellow sapphire will
also prove quite beneficial. For the Leo Ascendant, the good results of
wearing yellow sapphire will be more pronounced in the major period of
Jupiter.
For the Virgo Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 4th and the 7th house, a
maraka sthana. Still if Jupiter as the lord of 4th and 7th is posited in the
Ascendant, 2nd, 4th (in his own sign causing Hamsa Yoga), 5th, 7th (in his
own sign-causing Hamsa Yoga), 9th, 10th or 11th, wearing of yellow
sapphire in the major period of Jupiter, will bring the native happiness in
regard to children, gains of wealth, name and fame etc. But while giving
materialist gain Jupiter can assume the role of a strong maraka (killer).
Therefore, it would not be advisable to wear yellow sapphire for the natives
of this Ascendant who are seriously ill, are in their old age or are those in
whose birth chart long life is not indicated.

For the Libra Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 3rd and the 6th-two
inauspicious houses. According to the principles of Hindu Astrology,
Jupiter is not, therefore, considered to be an auspicious planet for this
Ascendant. Besides these facts, Venus, lord of this Ascendant, is an enemy
of Jupiter. In these circumstances it would normally not be advisable for
the natives of this Ascendant to wear a yellow sapphire. But according to
'Bhavarth Ratnakar' a recognised and authoritative book on Hindu
astrology, Jupiter, ,spite of being lord of 3rd and 6th, is a yoga giving
planet. Ire view of this, we would advise that yellow sapphire could be worn
by the natives of this Ascendant in the major period of Jupiter if he be in
his own sign in the 3rd or the 6th.

For the Scorp,o Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 2nd and 5th (a trine)
houses and is, therefore, a beneficial planet for this Ascendant. Besides
this, Jupiter and Mars (the lord or the Ascendant) are mutual friends.
Therefore, wearing e" yellow sapphire will prove very beneficial to the
natives of this Ascendant, particularly in the major period of Jupiter
Jupiter, if made strong, will give gains of wealth, happiness
In regard to children, name and fame, good fortune etc. to the natives of
this Ascendant.
For the Sagittarius Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the Ascendant and the
4th house. Wearing of yellow sapphire by the natives of this Ascendant will
give them good health, long life, gains of wealth, success in the educational
sphere, peace of mind, domestic happiness, land, house property, comforts of
conveyances, achievement in professional matters etc. The natives of this
Ascendant can wear yellow sapphire always as a protective charm. It will
prove more beneficial if yellow sapphire is worn alongwith ruby the
gemstone of Sun, the lord of the 9th house (house of Bhagya).

For the Capricorn Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 3rd and 12th houses-
both inauspicious. 'Uttara kalamrit' is, however, of the view that inspitt of
being lord of the 3rd and 12th, Jupiter is a yoga giving planet for this
Ascendant. We do not really agree with this view as this is against the
Parashari principles. We would, therefore, recommend that the natives
of this Ascendant should wear yellow sapphire, if necessary, only in the
major period of Jupiter if he is in his own sign in the 3rd or 12th.

For the Aquarius Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the 2nd and 12th houses,
both wealth giving houses. However Saturn, lord of this Ascendant, is not a
friend of Jupiter. Still yellow sapphire can be worn in the major period of
Jupiter and the native would get happiness from children, gains of wealth,
success in the educational sphere. But Jupiter, being lord of the 2nd which
is also a maraka sthana, can also prove to be a strong maraka. This should
be kept in mind.
For the Pisces Ascendant Jupiter is lord of the Ascendant and the 10th
and is, therefore, a very auspicious planet for the Pisces Ascendant.
Wearing a yellow sapphire will enable the native to enjoy good health,
long life, name and fame, recognition by government and the society,
gains of wealth and promotion in the professional and political career. It
will prove doubly beneficial if yellow sapphire is worn with red coral, the
gemstone of Mars, the lord of the 2nd and 9th.

Yellow sapphire should be worn in a ring of gold in the second finger

(Index finger) of the right hand on the morning
 of aTursday of the Shukia Paksha after performing the usual rituals.
Yellow sapphire should be of at least 3 carats.
Important Yellow sapphire should not be worn alongwith emerald,
diamond, blue sapphire, gomedh and cat's eye.

DIAMOND
Diamond is the gemstone of Venus. If Venus as lord of auspicious houses
is well placed in a nativity, wearing of a diamond will enhance the good
effects. If Venus is afflicted in any way, wearing of diamond will neutralise
the consequent evil effects and provide protection to the native.
For the A s Ascendant Venus being lord of the 2nd and 7th houses, is
a strong maraka (killer). Besides this, Venus and Mars-the lord of this
Ascendant, are not friends. Still if Venus in any nativity be in his own sign
or be exalted or otherwise well placed, the wearing of diamond will ensure
gains of wealth, happy relations in the family, marital happiness and
acquisition of conveyanaces. But as pointed above, Venus is a strong
maraka for this Ascendant, persons whose birth charts do not indicate
long life, should avoid wearing diamond.

For the Taurus Ascendant Venus is lord of the Ascendant and the 6th
house. His lordship of the Ascendant will prevail over the lordship of the
6th. The natives of this Ascendant can wear diamond as a protective charm
for the whole of their life. This will enable them to enjoy good health, their
longevity will be prolonged and all obstacles will disappear from their path.
If diamond is worn along with emerald, the gemstone of Mercury who is
lord of the 2nd and 5th and a friend of Venus, the persons concerned will
get abundant gains of wealth and good fortune. The quantum of beneficial
results will be more pronounced in the major period of Venus.

For the Gemini Ascendant Venus is lord of 5th (a trine) and 12th. The
Lordship of a trine makes Venus an auspicious planet for this Ascendant.
Moreover, Mercury the lord of the Ascendant is a friend of Venus.
Therefore diamond, if worn in the major period of Venus, will bestow
happiness in regard to children, intelligence, name and fame, good fortune,
gains
 REMEDIAL MEASURES IN ASTROLOGY

of wealth and success in competitive ventures. Here again the results will be
more marked and beneficial if diamond is worn alongwith emerald, the
gemstone of the lord of this
Ascendant.
For the Cancer Ascend antVenus is.lord of the 4th and 11th houses.
According to Farashari principles Venus is not considered to be an
auspicious planet for this Ascendant. Apart from this, Moon, the lord of
this Ascendant, is an enemy of Venus. Still we are of the view that the 4th
and 11th houses of a birth chart are not inauspicious houses. Therefore, if
diamond is worn in the major period of Venus gains of wealth, success in
education, domestic happiness and comforts of house, land and
conveyances, may be expected.

For the Leo Ascendant Venus being the lord of 3rd and 10th houses, is not
considered to be an auspicious planet. We are of the view that if Venus, as
lord of the 10th, is in the Ascendant, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th an his
own sign causing Amala and Malauya Yogas--too wealth and name and
fame gaving yogas) or 11th, wearing of diamond in the major period of
Venus will promote the professional career of the native,.He-will have
abundant gains of wealth and will be honoured and recognised.

For the Virgo Ascendant Venus is lord of the 2nd and 9th (a trine)
house and is almost a yogakaraka. Therefore, by wearing a diamond the
native wi11 become wealthy and his learning and good fortune will enable
him to achieve success in all his ventures. Wearing diamond with
emerald, the gemstone of Mercury, the lord of this Ascendant will prove
even more beneficial to the native.
For the LibraAscendant Venus is lord of the Ascendant and the 8th. His
lordship of the Ascendant will prevail over the lordship of the 8th. The
natives of this Ascendant can and should wear diamond as a protective
charm for the whole of their life. Wearing of diamond will bestow good
health, long life, name and fame, success in ventures and gains of wealth
to the native. It is a 'must' for the natives of this Ascendant in the major
period of Venus.

For the Scorpio Ascendant Venus is lord of the 7th and 12th.
Therefore, it will normally not be advisable for the natives of this
Ascendant to wear diamond.
For the Sagittarius Ascendant Venus being lord of the 6th and 11th
houses, is not considered to be an auspicious planet for this Ascendant.
Further, Venus is an enemy of Jupiter, the lord of this Ascendant. Still if as
lord of 11th Venus is in the Ascendant, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th (in his own sign),
7th, 9th, or 11th (in his own sign) wearing of diamond in the major period
of Venus will bring abundant financial gains.
For the Capricorn Ascendant Venus being lord of the 5th (a trine) and
10th (a quadrant) houses, is a yogakaraka planet.
For the Aquarius Ascendant also Venus is a yogakaraka on account of
his lordship of the 4th (a quadrant) and 9th .(a trine) houses. Therefore, the
natives of these two Ascendants will gain in every way by wearing a
diamond. The wearing of a diamond is a `must' for the natives of these
Ascendants in the major period of Venus. The good results wi11 be
significantly enhanced if diamond is worn alongwith blue sapphire.

For the Pisces Ascendant Venus being lord of the 3rd and 8th is a very
inauspicious planet. Venus is also enemy of the lord of this Ascendant. We
would, therefore, not advise the natives of this Ascendant to wear
diamond.
Diamond should be worn in a platinum, with gold or silver ring in the
little finger of the right hand on the morning of a Shukla Paksha Friday
after performing the usual rituals. Diamond is a very costly gem.
Therefore, it is not possible to fix any minimum weight for it but we are of
the view that it should be of at least 1-carats.
2

Important-Diamond should not be worn alongwith ruby, pearl and red

coral.

BLUE SAPPHIRE
Blue sapphire is Saturn's gemstone. When in a nativity Saturn is lord of
auspicious houses and is well placed, blue sapphire will enhance the good
effects of Saturn and those
houses. If such Saturn is afflicted, wearing of a blue sapphire will neutralise
the consequent evil effects and provide protection to the native.
Although blue sapphire is very beneficial for those for whom it is suitable
but some very unlucky stones come out of the earth. Blue sapphire should,
therefore, always be worn after a trial because an unlucky stone can play
havoc with the life of the native.
For the A s Ascendant Saturn is lord of the 10th and 11th houses.
Although both the houses are auspicious, Saturn has not been considered as
an auspicious planet for this Ascendant because of the lordship of the 11th
house. But we can say with full confidence that if Saturn as lord of the 10th
and 11th is posited in Ascendant, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th (in his sign of
exaltation causing Sasa yoga), 9th, 10th (in his own sign causing Sasa
yoga), wearing of blue sapphire in the major period of Saturn will bring to
the native immense success in professional sphere and abundant financial
gains.
For the Taurus Ascendant Saturn being lord of 9th (a trine) is considered
to be auspicious. For this Ascendant it will be very beneficial to wear blue
sapphire in the major period of Saturn. The good results will be pronounced
if blue sapphire is worn alongwith emerald, the gemstone of the lord of the
Ascendant.
For Gemini Ascendant Saturn becomes lord of 8th & 9th houses and the
Mool Trikona Rasi falls in the 9th house. The reader will see that the case
becomes ambiguous here. If Saturn is evilly placed in this case i.e., placed
in 6, 8 or 12th then we cannot wear blue sapphire in its period. But blue
sapphire can be worn ff its placement is in the 9th house, or 5th house or if
placed in other beneficial houses with Venus or Mercury because
association with these two planets induces beneficial results for Saturn.
Blue sapphire can be worn in Saturn dasa if Saturn is in 10th with Jupiter.
This is the only case when it is with most beneficial planet Jupiter otherwise
it becomes a first rate Maraka.
For the Cancer Ascendant Saturn is the lord of the 7th (a maraka
stluxna) and the 8th (house of longevity and death). Therefore, the natives
of this Ascendant should never touch a blue sapphire.
 The same applies to Leo Ascendant where Saturn is lord of the 6th
and 7th and a bitter enemy of Sun, the lord of this Ascendant.
For the Virgo Ascendant Saturn is lord of 5th (a trine) and 6th. As
Saturn is lord of a trine also, blue sapphire can be worn with advantage
by the natives of this Ascendant: but it will be advisable to wear blue
sapphire alongwith emerald, the gemstone of the lord of this Ascendant.
For the Libra Ascendant Saturn being the lord of 4th and 5th, is a
yogakaraka. Saturn is also an intimate friend of Venus, the lord of this
Ascendant. Therefore, wearing of blue sapphire by the natives of this
Ascendant will bring them domestic happiness, gain of landed and
house property, happiness in regard to mother and children, intelligence,
good fortune and success in competitive ventures. Blue sapphire will
prove more beneficial if it is worn with diamond, the gemstone of
Venus, the lord of Ascendant, or emerald, the gemstone of Mercury, the
lord of the 9th.
For the ScorpioAscendant Saturn being lord of the 3rd and 4th houses
is not considered to be an auspicious planet according to Parashart
principles. Still, if Saturn is in his own sign in the 3rd or 4th, blue
sapphire can be worn with advantage in the major period of Saturn.
For the Sagittarius Ascendant Saturn being lord of the 2nd (maraka
sthana) and the 3rd house, is not considered to be an auspicious planet for
this Ascendant. Therefore, normally the natives of this Ascendant should
not wear blue sapphire. But Brihat Jatak says as under :
t l ~ f l f l 4 l g4 1 41a~~~(lI.
Ri ca l l : q v o +~ S c ~ C l t i gl q r t g l ~ t ~ l
1 9 ' Q 9i41t4:
1 c n t j f l l s w ~ a~(dn: I I
This means that if Saturn occupies the Ascendant at a person's birth,
he will be poor, sickly, love-stricken, very unclean, suffering from
diseases during his childhood and indistinct in his speech. If any one of
the signs Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Libra be the
Ascendant and Saturn should occupy it at birth, the person concerned
will b equal to a king, the headman of a village or the mayor of
a city, a great scholar and will be handsome. In the other houses Saturn
produces the same effect as that of Sun in those places.
Thus the natives of the Sagittarius Ascendant can wear blue sapphire in
the major period of Saturn if he is posited in the Ascendant. They will
reap the benefits mentioned by BrlhatJatak subject to the structure of the
birth chart being otherwise not weak
For the Capricorn Ascendant Saturn is lord of the Ascendant and the
2nd house (house of wealth and maraka sthana). As Saturn is lord of the
Ascendant who always protects the native, he will never act as a maraka.
For the Aquarius Ascendant Saturn is lord of the Ascendant and the 12th.
He will act more as lord of the Ascendant as his Moola trtkona sign falls in
it. Therefore, the natives of these two Ascendants should always wear blue
sapphire which will not only act as a protective charm but will also enable
the natives to enjoy good health, long life, gains of wealth and success in
all ventures. It will be very beneficial for the natives of these two
Ascendants to wear blue sapphire alongwith diamond, the gemstone of
Venus who is a yogakaraka for both these, Ascendants.

For the Pisces Ascendant Saturn. being lord of the 11th and 12th houses,
is considered to be am inauspicious planet for this Ascendant. We are,
however, of the view that if as lord of the 11th, Saturn is in the Ascendant
(where he causes Rajayoga) 2nd, 4th; 5th, 9th and 11th (in his own sign),
blue sapphire can be worn to the major period of Saturn for financial
gains. We would, however, advise that the natives of this Ascendant
should wear blue sapphire in the major period of Saturn only when he is
in 11th in his own sign or in the Ascendant.

Blue sapphire should be worn in a ring of steel in the middle finger of the
right hand on the afternoon (before Sunset) of a Shukla. Paksha Saturday
after performing the usual rituals. Blue sapphire should be at least of 4
carats.
Important-Blue sapphire should not be worn alongwith ruby, pearl,
red coral or yellow sapphire.
 GOMEDH AND CAT 'S EYE
Gomedh and cat's eye are gemstones of Rahu and Ketu respectively.
The gemstones of these two should be worn in their major periods ff they
are posited in the 3rd, 6th or 11th house or they are conjoined with the
lord of an auspicious house (particularly lords of trines) or with
yogakaraka planets. The minimum weight of gomedh should be 6 carats
and that of cat's eye 5 carats. gomedh should be worn in an Ashta Dhatu
ring in the middle or little finger on a Thursday two hours after dusk
Cat's eye should also be worn in the same finger in Ashta Dhatu ring on a
Thursday at midnight. Both the rings should be worn after performing
the usual rituals.
Important-Gomedh and cat's eye should not be worn alongwith
ruby, pearl, red coral and yellow sapphire.
Note-For fuller details about the gemstones mentioned above (which
are treated as precious stones) and other semi percir us stones which can
be used as cheaper; but effective substitutes, the readers may refer to our
books- Ratna Pradeep' in Hindi and 'Gems and Astrology' in English-both
published by Ran, jan Pi tbitcations, 16-A
nsari Road, New Delhi-
110002.
 6 Gem Therapy

The seven rays and colours of rainbow-Their

significance and importance-Cosmic colours of planets and
their gems-Principles of gem therapy and a glimpse of the
tele-therapy-Need of cosmic rays for curing diseases-Rahn
and Ketu and their gems have also cosmic rays-How to
prepare gem medicines.

The founder of gem therapy in the world is late Dr. Benoytosh

Bhattacharya of Naihati (West Bengal). To him goes the credit of
establishing gem therapy as an effective, dependable and reliable system of
medicine. Dr. Bhattacharya recognised the efficacy of gems in curing
diseases of diverse nature. It was noted by him that the medicines prepared
from the gems in the form of ashes of gems (Bhasma,) or powders (pishtO
were very costly and only the rich could take advantage of them-particularly
the ashes of gems like diamond, emerald, ruby and sapphire Dr.
Bhattachary0. after making researches, trials and experiments evolved a
method through which the curative powers of gems could be extracted
homeopathically without destroying the gems. The system has been made
to simple that gem-medicines can now be dispensed in globule form by all
and sundry at ridiculously cheap prices. Not only the gems can be used
singly but methods have been developed for combining several gems in a
mixture according to necessity.

Gems are mines of cosmic rays. These rays are, for intents and purposes,
omnipotent, ominscient and omnipresent. The cosmic rays know the disease
by their omniscience, they cure by their omnipotence and they spread to all
parts of the body by their omnipresence Dr. Bhattachanya found after
experience of more than a decade that gems were highly
GEM T i IER A PY 101

curative. Dr. Bhattacharya having been connected with various schools

of medicine intimately and having treated at least three lakh patients
during forty years or more, came to the conclusion that all the therapies in
existence were defective. They did not reach the very root of the problem
of the origination and eradication of disease. According to him cosmic
rays were at the botton of disease and cosmic rays were the only force
capable of curing the disease. When the hunger (of rays) was appeased by
gems radiating different colours, the disease left the body.

We have to look for the origin of every thing to the cosmic colours,
including even, the Sun, Moon and the other planets. It is said in the Kuria
Parana that the seven principal cosmic colours, viz, violet, indigo, blue,
green, yellow, orange and red (found in the rainbow-known in modern
science as VIBGYOR) are the matrices of the seven planets, that is to
say, the seven planets are to be conceived as condensation of the seven
different colours of the rainbow. Among the planets originating from the
cosmic colours of the rainbow, the Sun is the condensed form of the red
colour, Moon of orange, Mars of yellow, Mercury of green, Jupiter of
blue, Venus of indigo and Saturn is the condensed form of violet colour.
According to Dr. Bhattacharya, this is how the origin of the seven planets
is to be conceived according to definite statement of the Karma Parana.
The relevant verse quoted by Dr. Bhattacharya in his very popular book
`Gem Therapy' as translated in English is as under :-

In this manner the Great Lord, the Lord of the Lords, the universal
Grand father, always creates Time. He being of the Essence of Time, with
a body endowed with all conceivable powers. The rays that compose His
body, are omnipresent, and illuminate the limitless worlds in the
universe, and among them seven are the best and the highest because they
form the matrices of the seven planets" (Karma Parana) Chapter 43,
Verses 1-2).

According to Dr. Bhattachanja like the planets, the planetary gems

are also to be conceived as condensation of the seven colours. Thus ruby
is a red colour concentrate, pearl is concentrate of orange, coral of
yellow, emerald of
green, Moon stone and a ( T o p ) of blue, diamoned of indigo, and
sapphire of violet cosmic colour. (Here we may warn the readers that
these colours of gems are the cosmic colours and not the colours as we see
them and as mentioned in classical texts like Brihat Jataka and Jataka
Paryat as will be clear from what is mentioned in the next few lines).
Although these colours are not apparent to the naked eye, their true
cosmic colours will reveal themselves when a prism is applied to the eye.
The gems are inexhaustible mines of cosmic colours and they can release
torrents of coloured rays when rotated on an electric motor or vibrated at
high frequency.

The view of Dr. Bhattacharya is that the seven cosmic colours belong
to two classes, hot and cold. All male planets and their cosmic colours are
hot in nature, while all the female planets and their cosmic colours are cold
cosmic forces. The male plants are Sun, Mars and Jupiter and their colours
red, yellow and blue are hot forces fo nature. The female planets are
Moon, Mercury, Venus and Saturn and their cosmic colours orange,
green, indigo and violet are the cold forces of nature.

In evolving the Gem Therapy system, Dr. Bhattacharya thought that

the hot and cold forces of nature were there in the seven cosmic colours of
the rainbow and he considered it desirable that the necessity was to get
the capability to generate these colours artificially and to transmit them
to afflicted persons in order to make them well. The question arose as to
how to find out where the cosmic colours were to be found in abundance
so that they might be manipulated by human beings. The storehouse of
cosmic colours was in the planetary and their gems. The gems were mines
of cosmic rays and they could be made to yield their valuable colour
contents in various ways. They could be burnt and turned into ashes
(Bhasmas) and in that form could be administered to the patients. Secondly,
the gem might be kept in alcohol for seven days and power released by
the gems would be absorbed in the alcohal which would then turn into
powerful gem medicines.

Dr. Bhattacharya, the master thinker, researcher and

Scientist evolved yet another method by which gems could be made to
yield their valuable colour contents for the purpose of distant healing. He
perfected a system by which a silver disc set with gems could be prepared.
The size of the disc might be three to four inches in diameter. This disc be
fitted to a small electric motor and switched into action. As the motor
whirled with a speed of say 1300 to 1400 RMP, the gems yielded their
colour, any photograph of a person suffering from disease or healthy
person kept before the radiating motor would at once receive the
vibrations. According To Dr. Bhattacharya cosmic colours could also be
broadcast to either the healthy or a person suffering from any disease by
vibrating the gems at a very high frequency. This could be done through a
Vibrator at the rate of 3000 Vibrations per minute. Any photograph kept in
front of the vibrating gem would receive the cosmic rays of the parricular
gem and would carry it in an instant to the person residing any where in the
world. This system was named by Dr. Bhattacharya as Teletherapy' and
was used by him to cure incurable diseases, and the facility provided by him
was availed of by people from all parts of the world afflicted with incurable
diseases.

Suitability of the rays emanating from gems for

curing diseases

1. Red Cosmic Rays

According to Roland Hunt (Author of the book `Seven Keys To Colour
Healing') quoted by Dr. Bhattacharya in his book `Gem Therapy', red rays
are most suitable for persons prone to diseases such as aiments of the
blood-stream, anaemia, Physical debility and lassitude, colds, circulatory
deficiencies, moronic cases etc. Red rays have been found suitable in
impending collapse, without pulse and with profuse perspiration and cold
body. Idiots and imbeciles have been very well influenced by red cosmic
rays. It is ruby which supplies red rays in concentrated form.

2. Orange Cosmic Rays

Orange colour rays which are cold are capable of curing disease arising
out of heat. It is Moon who emits cold orange
rays. Moon's rays are present in pearl. The rays issuing out of pearls
belong to the element of water and have connection with the thin secretions
of the human body and its blood system. When heat is required to be
counteracted, pearl rays may be used with confidence.
According Roland Hunt, Orange colour is suitable for the following
diseases-chronic asthma, phlegmatic fever, bronchitis, Wet cough, gout,
chronic reheumatism, inflammatism of kidneys, gall stones, prolapsus,
cessation of menstruation in females, mental debility, cholera and other
similar diseases. Orange rays have given good results in insanity of the
young, fevers, bleedings etc.
3. Yellow Cosmic Rays
The coral of yellow cosmic colour releases hot rays. The coral and its
yellow colour are associated with the martial planet Mars. Yellow colour
nourishes the marrow system. The head and the genitals also come under
the influence of Mars and therefore of yellow cosmic rays.
According to Roland Hunt, yellow rays are necessary for subjects
prone to diseases such as stomach troubles, indigestion, constipation,
flatulence, liver troubles, diabetes, blind piles, eczema, skin troubles,
leprosy and nervous exhaustion.
4. Green Cosmic Rays
It is emerald which is a storehouse of green cosmic rays. The colour of
earth element is green and is cold in character. Therefore, green is a positive
force with power of integration. According to Roland Hunt, green rays are
necessary for the following complanits : heart troubles, blood pressure,
ulcers, cancer, headache, neuralgia, influenza, syphlis etc. Green rays have
been found curative in asthma, burnt skin, injuries, ulcers, skin diseases and
high blood pressure.

5. Blue Cosmic Rays

The moonstone, crystal and topaz (Pushparaga) belong to the same
colour group viz. blue. This group of stones is, therefoere, blue ray
concentrate. Blue colour belongs to the Akasha element which imparts
life force to the whole mobile
and immobile creation. The controller of blue colour is Jupiter who presides
over the life principle in all human beings and breathing animals.
According to Roland Hunt blue rays are necessary in the following
diseases: All throat troubles, laryngitis, goitre, sore throat, hoarseness,
feavers like scarlet fever and typhoid, bubonic plague, small-pox,
chicken-pox, measles, apathae, apoplexy, hysteria, epilepsy, palpitation,
spasms, acute rheumatism, vomiting, purging, thirst, dysentry, diarrhoea,
jaundice, biliousness, colic, inflammation of bowels, inflamed eyes, stings,
insomnia, painful menstruation, nervous disorders, shock etc.

6. Indigo Cosmic Rays

The cosmic rays of this colour are abundantly stored in diamond, the
gem ruled by Venus who alongwith its indigo colour belongs to the water
principle according to Dr. Bhattacharya and they are both cold and
positive in nature. According to Ayurvedic books diamond contains all the
six tastes-sweet, sour, saline, pungent, bitter and astringent. By virtue of
this quality diamond should be regarded as a medicine for diseases
arising out of the simultaneous derangement of the 71-idosha elements-
Vayu (air) Pitta (fire) and Kapha (water).

According to Roland Hunt indigo rays are good for the following
diseases:- eye troubles, ear and nose complaints, facial paralysis, all
diseases of the lungs, pneumonia, bronchitis, croup, whooping cough,
asthma, T.B. dyspepsia, creeping palsy, infantile convulsions, delirium,
obsession and other forms of insanity. According to Dr. Bhattacharya
indigo rays have cured leucoderma, appendicitis and purulent tonsils
also.

7. Violet Cosmic Rays

These rays are concentrated in blue sapphire (Neel the gem ruled by
Saturn. Violet is the colour of air element. Saturn rules over the whole of
the nervous system and his violet colour satisfies the nerve hunger.
According to Roland Hunt violet rays are good for the
following diseases:- Nervous and mental disorders, neurosis, neuralgia,
sciatica, diseases of the scalp, epilepsy, cerebrospinal meningitis,
concussion, cramps, rheumastism, tumours, kidney and bledder weakness
etc. According to Dr. Bhattacharya violet rays have successfully and easily
cured all forms of acute nerve pains in any part of the body, rheumatic
pains, ulcers on the skin and flesh and various other skin diseases,
including leucoderma.

8. Ultra Violet Cosmic Rays

According to Dr. Bhattacharya Gamedh is the ultra violet ray
concentrate. The gem and its colour have connection with Rahu. This is
the coldest cosmic ray and should be broadcast only when a person suffers
from excessive heat complaints. Ultra violet rays are useful in hyper-
acidity and burning
ensations. Gomedh improves appetite, corrects digestion. Ultra violet
rays are supposed to cure insomonia and help women during child birth.
Gomedh may also be useful for bowel disorders, sexual Excesses and
glandular diseases.
9. Infra-red Cosmic Rays
Cat's eye is the Infra-red cosmic ray concentarate and has connection
with the planet Ketu. Infra-red is the hottest cosmic ray and is often
required in very chronic cases and in terminal diseases. According to Dr.
Bhattacharya cancer cases have responded wonderfully to the vibrations
of cat's eye. Diseases which respond to infra-red rays are paralysis and
croup. It removes excess of Kapha (water) and Vayu (air) and aids
digestion. Acute skin diseases, cholera, nervous debility, samll-pox,
uterine diseases etc., respond to infra-red rays.

How to prepare Gem Medicines

In his book `Gem Therapy' Dr. Bhattacharya has also given the method
to prepare medicines from gems. The method is almost the same as used
for the preparation of Homeopathic medicines.
The list of materials required for preparing gem medicines and mixtures
is as follows:-
(1) Nine gems (pure and genuine) either single pieces
`weighing 2 ratti each or small pieces weighig 2 rattis namely ruby, pearl,
coral, emerald, topaz (yellow sapphire), diamond or vikranta, sapphire,
gomedh and cats' eye.

(2) Several one ounce or 30 ml. phials, properly cleaned with hot
water, rinsed in alcohal or rectified spirit and provided with new corks.
(3) Absolute alcohol or rectified spirit or other anaesthitius on
suficient quantity.

(4) Blank globules either No. 20 or No. 30 in size, two pounds in

quantity.
With these materials in hand we can now proceed to prepare gem
medicines. First of all let us take an empty one ounce phial and pour one
dram of alchohol in the same. In the alcohol ruby should be immersed.
The phial should then be corked well and kept in a dark chamber
protected from white light for seven days and nights. At the end of this
period the phial should be taken out and given a good shake few times.
The alcohol should then be put in another phial, and blank globules added
to it. By gentle rotation of the phial all the globules will be medicated
properly. The phial should then be marked RUBY-GLOBS and the
medicine is ready for dispensing.

In the same manner, the other gem medicines namely pearl, emerald,
topaz, diamond, sapphire, gomedh and cat's eye. Medicines should be
prepared and labelled properly. The phials may be marked as either
RUBI-GLOBS ro RED-GLOBS. The gems may be taken out from the
phials and stored for future use when necessary.

These complete the nine single gem remedies. The preparation for the
mixtures is also done in the same manner except that all the gems of a
particular mixture must be put together in the alcohol. The gems required
for the various mixtures are as follows :-

VIBG-GLOBS-Sapphire, diamond and emerald.

VIBGYOR-Sapphire, diamond, topaz, emerald, coral. pearl and ruby.
 MW-Diamond, topaz, emerald and pearl. (topaz is really Pushparag or
yellow sapphire whose cosmic colour is blue).
OGW-Pearl, emerald, diamond and sapphire. RYB/IR-
Ruby, coral, topaz and cat's eye. Nine gems-All the nine
gems are required.
For all gem medicines, single or mixture, four globules No. 20 or one
globule No. 30 form an adult dose. For children belwo 10, two globules No.
20 or half No. 30 form one complete dose.
Gem medicines may be given according to requirements. There are no
hard and fast rules for dosage but some guidance is given below which is
always subject to correction. All single gem medicines-4 to 6 doses a day.
Nine and seven gems-1 to 2 doses per day. All other mixtures-3 to 4 doses
a day.
In all chronic cases one dose per day of the Nine GEM mixture is very
useful alongwith any other specific gem medicine either single or in
combination. These medicines are very effective both in acute and chronic
cases. For want of space, we are unable to give details and Gem
prescriptions. For this, those interested will have to read Dr. Bhattacharya's
book 'Gem Therapy.'

Note-We have taken the liberty of basing this chapter entirely on the
book `Gem Therapy' by Dr. Bhattacharya. Our only intention in doing so
is to propagate this miraculous system of Gem Therapy and Tele-Therapy
which if properly used by the medical profession can be of inestimable
utility to the mankind, particularly in case of certain incurable diseases for
whichever the highly developed and advanced medical science has not
been able to find a definite curative remedy.
 Propitiation of
Planets
Cheap, Simple, effective and easy to perform rides for
propitiation of planets are given in La1 Kitab (tea f zl z;)-
The explanation about such beliefs, their remedial
values and their practical utility.
There is no country in the world where superstitious beliefs are not
practiced to one form or other to ward off troubles, diseases and other
kinds of distress and disasters. In India also such beliefs have been in
existence from times immemorial. One very common such belief is that if
an iron shoe of a black horse is hung on the wall of the front door of a
house, misfortune never strikes that household. We have seen every
civilised, cultured and educated people hanging horse's shoe above the
front of their shops. Even a doctor in our neighbourhood has a horse shoe
had brought him good luck and his practices when no other alternative is left
to them in their troubles. It is a common practices Hindus at least to put in
an earthen pitcher full of water in the houses before their shifting in it.
. In 'Lal Kitab' a well known book written in Urdu by Shri Girdhart Lal
a retired officer of the Defence Accounts Deptt., there is no collection of
such superstitious beliefs ( de ) which have been found effective as
remedial measures for afflicted planets. Shri Girdhar[ Lal's book is of
1172 pages in which he has also explained his system of astrology and
palmistry.
In the small portion dealing with predictive astrology the author of Lal
Kitab' has omitted the sign indicating the Ascendant in a birth chart.
Suppose there is a birth chart with Cancer as Ascendant and in which Sun is
posited in the Libra and Mars is in the 9th in Pisces, according to the system
given
in 'Lal Kitah' although Sun will be shown in the 4th and Mars in the 9th the
number of 7 of the sign Libra of 4th house and 12 of Pisces in the 9th
house will not be there. No. 4 of the Ascendant will also be absent.
Instead of the signs of the Ascendant and other houses, the author of the
'Lal Kitab' takes the view that they bear the sings of the significators
(karakas) of those houses. According to him the first house or the
Ascendant belongs to the Sun, 2nd to Jupiter, 3rd to Mars, 4th to Moon,
5th to Jupiter, 6th to Ketu, 7th to Venus & Mercury, 8th to Mars &
Saturn, 9th to Jupiter, 10th to Saturn, 11th to Jupiter and 12th to Rahu,
and on this basis has been given the effects of planets i the different
houses.
For the purpose of examining the horoscope and making predictions,
the author of La1 Kitab has assumed that whatever be the actual
Ascendant at the time of birth of a person, that Ascendant will always be
Aries, 2nd house will be Taurus and so on and the 12th house will be in
the sign Pisces.
Naturally, this method cannot be accepted being against all principles
of Hindu astrology. But the purpose for which we consulted Lai Kitab was
the remedial measures suggested in it for evil consequences of afflicted
planets. These we give below in brief for the guidance of our readers:-

Sun
(1) If as a result of ill positing of the Sun, the native suffers from
troubles signified by Sun such as heart trouble, harassment by
government, eye or stomach trouble, he should give in charity things like
jaggery (Gu>j, wheat, and copper. As Sun represents Lord Vishu, the
recitation or reading of Harlvansh Purana would help in alleviating the
sufferings of the native.

(2) It is believed that Sun in the 7th house yields evil results. It is
possibly so, because in the natural horoscope (where the sign of the first
house is Aries), the Sun will be in Libra (in his sign of debilitation). The
remedial measure given in Lal Kitab for this effection is to put out fire
by the use of milk. This possibly means that the Sun who is like fire will
get the help of Moon who is like milk. Another remedial
 measure suggested is that the native should put some sweet preparation in
his mouth and then drink water. According to the thinking of the author
of Lal Kitab Mars is connected with sweet things like honey etc. Using
milk and sweets will possibly mean that the native with the help of Moon
(Milk) and sweets (Mars), is neutralising the evil effects of Sun in the
7th.
(3) If the Sun be afflicted in the 10th he will be causing sufferings to
the native in the matters relating to his significations, the remedial
measure suggested is to throw a copper paisa to be swept away in running
water (of a river, canal, sea etc.). The principle behind this measure seems
to be to give in charity something connected with the Sun. Copper is one
of the things connected with the Sun. 'Get copper paisa swept away in
running water' would mean that some power is carrying away like running
water, the miseries of the native far away from him.

Moon
(1) It is well known that the metal connected with Moon is silver.
When Moon placed in any house in a horoscope is causing trouble or the
native suffers in respect of matters connected with Moon such as illness of
mother, mental worry or mental debility, affection in the lungs or some
lung diseases, or lack of money, the remedial measure suggested to ward
off such troubles is to get silver sewpt away in a river. Another measure
suggested is to keep water or milk in a vessel near the head of the bed at
night and to pour it in the morning on a Kikartree. The inference from
these measures seems to be to give in charity, things like silver, water or
milk connected with Moon.

(2) If Moon being afflicted in the Ascendant, is causing evil effects,

the remedial measure suggested in Lal Kitab is that the native should
stop selling milk. Another measure suggested is that the native should
keep with him things like natural water, rice, silver etc., i.e. things
connected with Moon.

(3) It appears that author of Lal Kitab keeps in view the natural signs
of the 3rd and other houses of the horoscope.
For example, if Moon being afflicted in the 3rd house is causing trouble
to the native, the remedial measure suggested is to give in charity green
coloured cloth to an unmarried girl. The measure seems to be based on the
fact that the 3rd sign (Gemini) is owned by Mercury whose colour is
green.
(4) If Moon be afflicted in the 4th house, the remedial measure
suggested is not to take milk at night. In such a situation milk should be
given free to others.
(5) If Moon is afflicted in the 8th house the remedial measure
suggested is to obtain water from a well within the precincts of a
cremation ground and keep it in the house. This measure is believed to ward
off the evil consequences of the afflicted Moon in the 8th house.
(6) If Moon being afflicted in the 10th house, is putting the native in
distress and giving him set backs, the native should never take milk at
night. Otherwise the evil effects will be escalated. This measure seems to
be based on the principle that giving up or giving in charity, the things
connected with the afflicted planet, will prove useful. To use them will
prove harmful.

(7) If Moon is evil in any way in 11th house, the remedial measure
suggested to offer milk in Bhairauji's temple. Here Moon will be in the
Saturn's sign aquarius and Moon being an enemy of Saturn, it will not be a
happy position of Moon. Offering milk is suggested to propitiate Moon
and Bhairauji's temple has been suggested on account of Saturn's affinity
to this deity.

Mars
The most ordinary way to propitiate an evil Mars and to ward off
troubles caused by him is to give in charity sweet chapatis prepared in a
tandoor. Mars is also propitiated if sweetened white til preparations
(rewri,es- a $1) or Batasha (this is made from sugar) are thrown to be
swept away in a river or where there is running water. The other things to be
given in charity to ward off evils caused by Mars are Masoor Dal and
deer's skin. The deity of Mars is Lord Hanuman who should be devotedly
worshipped and the Prasadam of
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Hanuman, ji should be eaten.

Mercury
If Mercury proves evil to any person, in order to protect himself from
the harm done by Mercury's affliction, he should bum cowries (c1 4l) and
the ashes should be thrown in a river on the same day. (The canals etc.
originating from a river should be treated as a river for this purpose).
Another remedial measure is to throw a copper paisa with hole in it in the
river. The thing to be given in charity is unsplit Moong. To strengthen
Mercury, emerald should be worn. According to Lal Kifab, the deity of
Mercury is Goddess Durga. Therefore, Goddess Durga should be
devotedly worshipped and the related prayer book should be regularly
read. For those for whom Mercury is evil, getting their nose pierced will
prove useful. Cleaning of teeth by alum (fbecn~l) and worshipping
unmarried girls also ward off the troubles caused by an evil Mercury. If
the native suffers from any disease on account of the malevolence of
Mercury, he should give unsweetened pumpkin (which is used by
sweetmeat makers) in charity. Donations may also be made to religious
institutions. Mercury is also propitiated by giving goats in charity.

Jupiter
If Jupiter is malevolent in any nativity, his evil effects could be
neutralised if each blood relation of the family of the native gives a paisa as
offering in a temple. Jupiter is also propitiated by looking after, watering and
worshipping a peeps[ tree. The things related to Jupiter which are to be
given in charity, to propitiate him are saffron ( t i t ) turmeric i (ecdl),
dais, gram and gold. Though the deity connected with Jupiter is Brahma,
but if on account of inauspicious position of Jupiter in the horoscope, the
native is deprived of a son, he should devotedly worship Hari ().

Venus
If Venus is evil in a birth chart, his evil effects ' will be neutralised if
the native gives a part of his meal to the cows. He should also give in
charity a cow and cattle feed. The other
things connected with Venus which could be given in charity are ghee, curd,
camphor and white pearl. It will also prove useful if the native makes
donations or himself takes up the maintenance of the poor section of. the
public especially women. The deity of Venus, Goddess Lakshami should
be devotedly worshipped.

Saturn
If Saturn is evil in any nativity, it will do good to the native if he throws
small balls made of wheat flour to the fish to eat. It also proves beneficial if
a part of one's meal is given to the crows. The things connected with
Saturn to be given in charity are black unsplit Urd, iron, oil, leather,
stones and things made of on like oven (Angithi), Chimta, mustard oil,
wine and spirit. The deity of Saturn is Lord Shim who should be devotedly
worshipped.

Rahu
To neutralise the malevolent effects of an evil Rahu, in a birth-
chartcoconut should be thrown to be swept away in a river. Another
remedy is to wash barley with milk and throw it in running water (of a river
or canal). If any person suffers from Tuberculosis on account of the evil
effects of Rahu, he should wash barley with cow's urine and keep it in a
closed tin or box and at the same time he should clean his teeth with cow's
urine. Giving in charity of radish also protects from the evil effects of
Rahu. Throwing of coal in a river has also been found useful. The things
connected with Rahu to be given in charity are mustard and blue sapphire.
These t h s should be given in charity to a sweeper (Bhangi). If Rahu
proves evil in the 8th house, throwing of a counterfeit coin in the river,
propitiates Rahu.

Ketu
It will prove beneficial to feed dogs if Ketu is evil in any birth chart.
Amongst things to be given in charity to propitiate Ketu, the author of Lal
Kitab includes sesamum seeds (tin) also. If the son of the native is not
obedient and misbehaves towards him, the native should donate a blanket to
a temple.
If there is any trouble in the legs or in urination, the native should wear a
white thread of pure silk and a silver ring with pearl set in it. The deity of
Ketu is Lord Ganesha. who should be devotedly worshipped.

Other inauspicious events and their remedies

According to the author of Lal Kitab, Ketu is a significator of both dog
and son. Therefore, ff the native's son is in trouble he should feed a dog.
The author of this book is of the view that it will be good for the native to
have good relations with relatives connected with the 12th house. If that
relative is dead, any of his things like clothes, ring etc. should be worn. For
example, if Jupiter is in 12th, the native will pass his nights comfortably as
long as his father and grandfather are alive. After their death, the native will
pass comfortable nights if things connected with Jupiter such as dal, gram
gold ctc. are kept by him near his body. Another example given is of Moon
in 11th house. If Moon is so posited, the author of La.1 Kitab is of the view
that ff the natives' wife gets labour pains, the mother of the native should go
away from the house and should not see the child for 43 days..The principle
behind this advice seems to be that a malefic Moon who is significator of
mother, is in the 11th. She (Moon) will cast her glance on the 5th, thereby
harming the child to be delivered. It will, therefore, be advantageous if the
mother (signified by Moon) is removed from the site for the safety of the
child. Similarly the view of the author of Lal Kitab is that ff Mars is evil in
9th house the native should look after and maintain his brother's wife to
ward off the malevolent effects of such Mars. (9th house being 7th to 3rd
represents brother's wife). If Mars is in the 2nd, he will aspect the 5th and
may make the native childless. But according to the author of Lal Kitab,
this will not happen if the native looks after and maintains all the members
of his family.

Again the author of this book says that if Saturn is in the 5th and the
native takes up construction of house, his children will get into trouble. The
remedy suggested for this is to keep things connected with the enemies of
Saturn to the west of the ancestral house of the native. The enemies of
Saturn are Sun, Moon and Mars. So the things connected with these
planets should be kept or placed as advised by the author.
It is also the view of the author of Lal Kitab that every planet promotes the
matters connected with. the house 7th to him initially. For example, if
Saturn is in the 10th, the matters of the 4th house like construction of a
house will be promoted initially but as soon as the house is constructed,
Saturn wi11 stop his favours.

Inauspicious combinations and their remedies

(1) If, in any birth chart, Sun be conjoined with Jupiter, and the native
suffers from financial difficulties, he should eat and wear things
connected with Jupiter. Saffron should be taken orally and gold
ornaments may be worn by him to neutralise the evil effects.
(2) If Sun and Saturn be together in a chart and the native's wife
suffers from ill health, he should give in charity cattle feed equal to the
weight of his wife.
(3) If Sun and Saturn be together and on account of greater strength of
Sun, Saturn gets afflicted and things connected with Saturn are getting
harmed, the Sun may be propitiated by giving charity things connected
with Sun. If, however, Saturn be stronger and victim to Sun resulting in loss
of gold, honour, kingdom, eye sight etc., Saturn may be propitiated by
giving in charity things connected with him (such as on, oil etc).
(4) If Sun be conjoined with Rahu Rahu may be propitiated by things
connected with Ranu (Coal, mustard etc.) may be thrown in the river. (so
that they are swept away) at the time of solar eclipse.
(5) Again Rahu may be propitiated If he be conjoined with Moon and
things connected with him may be thrown in a river or running water at the
time of lunar eclipse.
(6) If Mars and Mercury (Mercury is the enemy of Mars) be together
and there is a break down of the health of the younger sister, things
connected with Mars like brown sugar, hoey, Saunf etc., may be put in
Surahi (a kind of earthen pitcher) and buried in an isolated place.
Important:-Unless specifically mentioned in any case, all the remedial
jobs should be undertaken during day time only, that is, between sunrise and
sunset.
 8
Various kinds of Afflictions of
planets and their consequences
What is Destiny (Prarabdh) ?--Compoundable and
non-compoundable sinful deeds-Information about the
nature of Sun, Moon and other planets and consequential
evil effects of their afflictions-Suitable remedial
measures:

Good or bad deeds which we are doing now and will do in future, have
no connection with the birth-chart. We wi11 mostly suffer the
consequences of such deeds in our next birth. According to Shastras, the
happenings in our present life are connected with what we did in our
previous birth. It is for this reason that many a person leading a very sinful
life are happy and very well to do. Such people are reaping the good
results of their good deeds in their previous birth and will reap the bad
results of sinful life now in their next birth. Confirming
thisVarahamihirasays in Brithal Jatak.
~1~~1~1 tl~lfdm~w~d~ gior qI4 q~`c4141q I tlgIR
~r of H+~fl«a1f II
This means that according to some, the word (hora) is simply an
abbreviation of ~1 tl q (ahoratra) got by the cancellation of the first and
last letters. Whatever has been acquired by his person through his Karma-
whether good or bad-done in previous births, the hora now reveals its
fruition or effects (Hora means Jyotish Shastra-the revelation is in the
birth-chart of an individual).
The results or effects are of two kinds-compoundable and non-
compoundable. Bad effects which are compoundable can be remedied by
prayers, charity, recitation of mantras, wearing of gems etc., but the non-
compoundable ones w i l l
never respond to any kind of remedial measures and we will have to fully
bear the results of those Karmas.
'
,Ya
g q
~ spa
This means the results of Karmas of the previous birth which are non-
compoundable-whether good or bad have to be borne.
The results of compoundable and non-compoundable sinful deeds manifest
themselves in the birth-charts in their own way. Suppose in a birth-chart
the sign '4' i.e. Cancer is aspected or conjoined by malefics like Mars or
Saturn etc. and the lord of Cancer, the Moon is under similar evil influence.
In this way the house in the chart with Cancer as its sign and lord of the 4th
sign are under the influence of malefics by aspect or conjunction.
Consequently the limb connected with the fourth sign viz. Cancer, that is
lungs, will become diseased. Thus, if all the 4th sign, Moon, the fourth
house and the lord of the 4th house are afflicted, the disease will be
incurable. But If one, two or three of these are conjoined or aspected by
benefic, there will be a ray of hope that the diseased limb could be cured by
medical treatment and other measures for propitiating the planets responsible
for the evil effects. The intention to mention this is that it is possible to
know by examining a birth-chart whether a particular affliction is
remediable or not.
The question arises that if we have no freedom to avert the results of
certain Karmas, why should we resort to recitation of mantras or other
remedial measures. This way of thinking is not correct. Man is free to do
whatever he likes. Similarly God and law, may give him punishment for
his criminal actions. The fact is that man has freedom but it is not absolute.
He is like two cows-one of whom has a rope round her neck of 10 yards
length and the other is bound by a rope of 50 yards length: `fibtf1 a free to
graze but the freedom of both is limited to a distance of 10 yards and 50
yards. Thus one man is free to some extent while the other man has more
freedom than the former. This is what we see in the world. The meaning of all
this is that a man should not give up his efforts if he is suffering from ill
health or is facing other kinds of set backs in his life. He should take help of
remedial measures for which guidance is being given in this book but how
far
he will succeed and what particular remedial measures he should adopt,
will be indicated by his birth-chart.
There are four sections of a birth-chart viz., planets, signs, constellations
and houses. Amongst the most prominent are the planets as the analysis of
the signs,
consetellations and
houses is done through the planets who own them. For example the sign
Cancer indicates that it is owned by Moon. The Krittika constellation gives
its effects through its lord Sun. Similarly houses can be examined only with
reference to their lords and significators who are planets. All this leads us
to the conclusion that in analysing a birth-chart, the planets should receive
main consideration. We give, therefore, in the following paragraphs some
important details about planets whose position in the horoscope may cause
good results like joy, happiness, gain of wealth or evil results like loss of
wealth and health, accidents, set backs In career etc. These would enable
us to adopt appropriate remedial measures in the event of inauspicious
effects.

SUN
Sun: Eyes-Sun being source of light represents eye. The Moon who
receives light of the Sun distributes it further. Moon, therefore, also
represents eye. In the birth-chart the 2nd and 12th houses represent the
two eyes. Therefore, the problem of eye-sight, blindness etc., should be
examined with reference to the 2nd and 12th houses, their lords, Sun and
Moon (See Birth Chart No. 1 in the next chapter)

Sun-Strife and friction-On account of his large size, heat and light, the
Sun becomes intolerable. Therefore, sun creates friction with the relative
represented by the house in which he is posited, especially when he is
assisted by Saturn and Oahu. For example if Sun is in the 7th house in the
sign Capricorn, he creates friction with the married partner. (See B.C. No.
2).

Sun: Fire-Sun represents fire. So do Mars and Ketu in a birth-chart.

Similarly the 1st, 5th and 9th houses represent fire. Therefore, when Sun,
Mars and Ketu, the lords of the signs occupied by them, and lords of the
1st, 5th and 9th, exert their influence on the body of the native, that is, on
the
Ascendant, lord of Ascendant and the lord of the sign occupied by Sun, by
conjunction or aspect, the body somehow or other gets into contact with
fire, and if the influence be substantial, the death of the native may be
through fire or electricity.

Sun: Bones-If Sun, who already rules over bones in the body, be
afflicted in a birth-chart as lord of the Ascendant, he would fully represent
the bones. In such circumstances, the native can suffer from fracture after
a fall or accident.

Sun: Separatiueness-Like Saturn and Rahu, Sun has, by himself, a

separative quality. If he becomes lord of the sign occupied by Saturn or
Rahu, he becomes more powerful to perform his quality of separativeness,
and causes evil effects on the part of body which comes under his
influence.

Bun: Stomach-If the 5th house, lord of the 5th and the sign Leo, are
afflicted alongwith Sun by maleflcs like Saturn, Mars, etc., the part of the
b y indicated by them stomach gets into disorder. (See B.C. No. 3).
Sun: Heart When Rahu exerts his influence, he does so all of a
sudden. Therefore, if the 5th, lord of the 5th, sign Leo and Sun fall under
the evil influence of Rahu, the native suffers from heart attack (See B.C.
No. 4).

MOON
Moon: Eyes-The Moon is a s i g c a t o r of the left eye-so is the 12th
house. If Moon becomes lord of the 12th and falls under evil influence,
harm comes to left eye.
Moon: W e adiction-Moon is especially connected with eating and
drinking-~so are the lords of the 2nd and the Ascendant. When all these
planets fall under the evil influence or Rahu, who is foul and filthy and a
drunkard, the native becomes a liquor-adict or drug-adict (See B.C. No. 5).

Moon: Lunacy-The Moon is a significator of mind (Manaskaraka). She

also rules over emotions. The 4th house of a birth chart also signifies
emotions. Similarly Mercury and 1st and 5th signify brain power and
intellect. Therefore, if the 1st, 4th and the 5th, their lords, Moon and
Mercury fall under
the malevolent influence of malefics, the native becomes a lunatic.
Moon: Epilepsy--In epilepsy the mind is suddenly attacked by a kind of
phobia. Phobia is also a kind of emotion. Therefore, Moon is the
significator of this affliction. Epilepsy is caused by the evil influence of
Rahu on Moon. (See B.C. 6).

Moon: Asthma-For this disease both Mercury and Moon have to be

taken into account. Mercury is the significator of breathing and the Moon
of blood. When Mercury, his sign Gemini and Moon all three are afflicted,
particularly by Rahu and Saturn, this disease is born. (See B.C. 7).
Moon: Lungs-Lungs are the fourth part of Kala purusila. When the 4th
sign viz. Cancer, its lord Moon, the fourth house and its lord are afIlicted, the
native suffers from Tuberculosis, and other lung diseases.

Moon: Drowning-The Ascendant, its lord, the 8th house and its lord,
and the influences falling on them, indicate the manner of death. When
they have the evil influence of a watery planet, the native dies by
drowning.
Moon: Leprosy-Moon and Mars are the main significators of this
diesease. Moon is karaka for blood and Mars represents both blood and
muscles. Mercury represents skin. The native suffers from this disease if
these three planets are under the evil influence of Saturn and Rahu (See
B.C. 7).

Moon: Renunciation--In renunciation it is inevitable to have a sense of

detachment in the mind. While Moon is mind, Saturn is significator of
renunciation and detachment. If the 4th house, its lord and Moon are
under the influence of Saturn, the native acquires a sense of detachment.
And if the 2nd house (family-kutumba and wealth), 4th (domesticity), and
the 12th house are afflicted by planets of separativeness, viz., Sun, Saturn
and Rahu the detatched person becomes an ascetic (Sanyas$. (See B.C.
No. 9).

Moon: Wealth-lf in any birth-chart, the Ascendant is strong, that is,

the Ascendant be aspected by its lord and benefics and the lord of the
Ascendant be also in conjunction with or aspected by benefics, ...and the
house in which Moon
Is posited (Chandra Lagna) be aspected by benefics and its lord, the
native becomes immensely rich.

MARS
Mars: Violent nature-Mars by nature is a fiery and violent planet. When
he becomes lord of the 6th and 11th in a nativity and also is lord of th sign
occupied by Ketu, his violent nature will become more pronounced. If such
a Mars exerts his influence on mind, that is, the 4th house, its lord and
Moon, the native becomes so violent that he may not hesitate even to
commit a murder.

Mars: In debilitation-diseases of chest-Mars gets directional strength

in the 10th house. Therefore, in 7th to 10th, i.e., 4th house Mars becomes
devoid of any directional strength. If Mars be in his sign of debilition, viz,
Cancer, and be posited in the 4th house without counjunction with or
aspect by benefics, he will do harm to the first and 4th houses and the native
will become pronto diseases of the chest, like Tuberculosis.

Mars: Murder of the natives-The Ascendant, its lord and the 8th house
and its lord indicate the manner of death of the native. If these houses and
their lord fall under the evil influence of Mars, especially of that Mars who
is lord of the 6th and 11th and of the house occupied by Ketu, the native is
likely to be murdered.

Mars: A hurt or wound--Mars laves violence. Any part which receives

his evil influence gets hurt or wounded. Ketu is similar to Mars in this
respect. 'In the birth chart the 6th house signifies hurt (according to
Bhaua.th Bhavam Theory). Therefore, when Mars, Ketu and the lords of
signs occupied by Mars, of Ketu and the lords of the 6th and 11th, cast their
evil influence on any house and its lord, the part of the body represented by
that house gets hurt or wounded.

Mars: Fire-Mars is a fiery planet like Sun and Ketu. The body is
signified by the Ascendant, its lord and Moon (Chandra Lagna) and its
lord and lords of the signs occupied by the lord of the Ascendant and Moon
sign. Therefore, when Sun. Mars or Ketu and the lords of the signs occupied
by them
cast their evil influence on the houses and planets :epresenting body,
the native gets burnt by some means. Since the Ascendant like the 8th
house indicates the manner of death, getting burnt may lead to death.
Mars: Hydrocele--Mars is connected with the head as well as testicles
because he is the lord of 8th sign Scorpio. When the 8th house, its lord, the
sign Scorpio and Mars fall under the evil influence of malefics like
Saturn and Rahu, and watery influence be there (e.g. the 8th house or its
lord be in a watery sign), the native suffers from hydrocele.

MERCURY
Mercury: Short l M e r c u r y is a Kumar (very young). When
Mercury and Moon (significator of infancy) are badly afflicted, the native
is likely to die in infancy even though an exalted or retrograde Jupiter
maybe aspecting the Ascendant.
Mercury: Kidneys--The Mooia trikona sign of Mercury is Virgo
which represents kidneys. When the sign Virgo, 6th house, its lord and
Mercury be afflicted, (particularly when such a situation arises both from
the Ascendant and Chandra Lagta), the Kidneys get diseased and may have
to be removed.

JUPITER
Jupiter: Weak brain power-Although Jupiter is a great benefic and
becomes a stronger benefic when retrograde, if he, as lord of the
Ascendant, falls under five evil influences, his benefic qualities will be
superseded and subdued. Such a Jupiter will be considered as a weak lord
of the Ascendant and the native will suffer from weak brain power.
Such a person will have retarded growth (See B.C. No. 10).

Jupiter: Flatulence- Jupiter is connected with stomach. Digestion is

very much dependent on him. If Jupiter, alongwith the lord of the 5th,
falls under the evil influence of Saturn, the native will suffer from
flatulence Was trouble). (See B.C. No. 11).
Jupiter: Childlessness-If in any natively, Mars be in the 2nd and
Saturn in 3rd (they will be aspecting the 5th), they will have enough
power to prevent conception or to cause
abortion. But ff along with such disposition, the lords of the 5th and 9th
and Jupiter be also afflicted, the native can never hope to get a child. (See
B.C. No. 12).
Jupiter: Marriage of a girl-Jupiter promotes the house where he is
posited. But if he gets afflicted he inflicts harm to that house with a
vengeance even if he be a significator of that house. (See B.C. No. 13).
Jupiter: Deaf-Jupiter is significator of hearing. When he is lord of the
3rd or 11th, he fully represents the ears. If Jupiter be afflicted and 3rd or
11th be also under evil influence, the native becomes deaf.

Jupiter: Liver trouble-When the 5th, lord of the 5th and Jupiter be
afflicted, the native suffers from liver disorders.

VENUS
Venus: Yogakaraka but weak-Even if a planet be a yogakarka being
lord of a quadrant or trine, if he falls under a strong malevolent influence, he,
instead of giving wealth and prosperity, makes the native bankrupt.
Venus: Uterine cancer-If Venus be lord of 7th from the Moon and be
in the 7th from the Ascendant and be afflicted by a number of maleffcs,
the native ff a woman suffers from uterine cancer. The same would be the
effect ff the planet is lord of the 7th from the Ascendant and is In the 7th
from Moon and is badly afflicted.

SATURN
Saturn: Colic pairs--Saturn and Rahu are habitual pain givers. If the
three Lagnas viz, the Lagna, Chandra Lagna and Surya Lagna (the
Ascendant, Moon sign and Sun sign) and their lords be under the evil
influence of Saturn and Rahu, the native suffers from severe colic pains.
There is likelihood of pain In other parts of the body also (See B.C. No.
14).
Saturn in 8th: Short life-It is generally believed (and it is so staled in a
number of classical texts particularly Bhavarth Ratnakar) that Saturn in the
8th gives long We. This happens only if Saturn is in 8th in his own sign, in
sign of exaltation
or in a friendly sign. If Saturn be in the 8th in an enemy sign, especially as
being lord of a sign occupied by Mars, the native will be short lived. (See.
B.C. No. 14).
Saturn: Education-The 2nd and 4th houses in a nativity deal with
education. If these houses or their lords get afflicted, the native takes no
interest in getting educated. (See B.C. No. 15).
Saturn: Chronic diseases-When Saturn and Rahu are cause of a
disease, it tends to become chronic.
RAHU: Leprosy-Rahu is a great malefic and is a foul and filthy
planet. When his evil influence falls on the Ascendant, Moon sign, Sun
sign and the 4th house, the native suffers from leprosy.
Rahu: Indebtedness=-Like Saturn, Rahu also signifies scantiness and
scarcity. When his evil influence falls on wealth-giving parts of the
birth-chart, the native becomes indebted. (See B.C. No. 16).
KETU--Like Mars Ketu is a fiery planet. He emits fire in his aspect. He
becomes more fiery if there is influence on him of fiery planets like Mars
and Sun.
Note-This chapter should be read alongwith chapter II.
 Remedial Measures

Illustrated through Birth-charts

Birth-chart No. 1
The second house is the
significator of right eye. Sun is also Lagna
signhicator of right eye. Moon is Mere. Mars
Sun Moon
weak, malefic and harmful because Venus
Jupiter
of the follov~ ing reasons-
(a) It is a waning Moon (within Sat. Rahu
72 degrees of Sun).
(b) She is in 12th to her own Ketu
house, the 3rd.

(c) Moon is lord of the sign occupied by Rahu.

(d) She is hemmed in between two malefics Mars and Rahu.
The second house is also hemmed in between Mars and Rahu. The lord
of 2nd is in 11th in his sign of debilitation and is also hemmed in between
Sun and Saturn. Sun, the significator of right eye though exalted, is in the
12th from the Ascendant and is aspected by a powerful Saturn. Further
Saturn is also lord of the sign occupied by Ketu and he carries with him the
malefic influence of Ketu also. In these circumstances the significations of
the right eye are badly damaged.

Now let us take the left eye. 12th house and Moon are significators of
left eye. We have already discussed the position of Moon. The 12th house
is aspected by Saturn carrying with him the influence of Ketu. The lord of
the 12th Mars is hemmed in between Sun and malefic Moon. Mars is
associated with Venus, in his own sign, and Jupiter. This
apparently looks good but Jupiter is lord of 8th (where his Moola
trikona sign falls). Mars is also aspected by Ketu and is in Kendra to
Saturn. Thus the signification of the left eye are also damaged. The result
of all these dispositions of the left eye are also damaged. The result of all
these dispositions was that the native became blind at the age of three.
The association of Mars with two natural benefics in the Ascendant only
prevented his being born blind. It is possible that if Mars was
strengthened before he became blind, he might have retained some sight.
Here the malefic influences are so predominant that other remedial
measures would not be of much help.

Birth Chart No. 2

Born on 29-11-1943 - Balance

of Rahu Dasha. at birth 3 years
Sa t. Jup.
one month and 4 days.
V en u s
I,a gna
Ket u
This is the birth-chart of a lady
who was married at the age of 30. S un
Ra hu
Only a few months after marriage, Mercury
the husband started quarrelling with
her and ill treating her although Ma r s M oon

they got a son. The lady is living separately from her husband since then
and is with her parents. The husband was repeatedly advised to give up
his present attitude and keep his wife with him; but he refused to do so.
The main reason for the friction between the couple is the presence of Sun
in the 7th in an enemy sign. He has become more malefic to destroy the
married life because he is lord of the sign occupied by Rahu. The 7th house
is also hemmed in between Mars and Ketu. The lord of 7th is also hemmed
in between Rahu and Mars-their aspects (Rahu aspects the 12th from
Saturn and Mars aspects the 2nd from him). From the Chandra Lagna
the lord of the 7th Mars is aspected by Rahu but Jupiter also aspects Mars.
This is the only ray of hope. The remedial measures which should be
adopted in this case are-

(a) The lady should wear a gold ring with yellow sapphire in it to
strengthen Jupiter.
 (b) Saturn and Sun who are responsible for destroying the conjugal
relations should be propitiated by prayers to their deities, by giving in
charity things connected with them and by reciting regularly their mantras.

Birth Chart No. 3

The native of this chart was born

on 27.1.1919 and he died on Ketu Jupiter
1.4.1964-Balance of Jupiter's Dasa at
birth- 7 years 7 months. Mars
Venus
Sun Saturn
The native of this chart was
suffering from ulcer in the stomach
which ultimately proved to be the Mercury u I.agna
cause of his
death. It will be seen that Sun is placed in the 5th in his enemy's sign. Sun
is lord of 8th from the 5th and of the 12th from the Ascendant. Ketu aspects
the Sun and the 5th house. As Ketu is aspected by Mars and Saturn his
aspect carries the malevolence of Mars and Saturn also. Thus Sun and the
5th house are very badly afflicted. The 5th sign, viz., Leo is no less
afflicted. It is occupied by Saturn and aspected by Mars. It is also aspected
by Venus but Venus is lord of the sign (house) occupied by Ketu.
Therefore, his aspect is also adverse. The lord of the 5th is Saturn who is
posited in the 8th to the 5th in an inimical sign, and is aspected by Mars
and Venus, both carrying evil influence. It wi11 thus be noted that the 5th
house, lord of the 5th, the 5th sign and its lord, are all under malefice
influence. All of them represent the stomach. Therefore, a serious disease
of the stomach was inevitable and it took the form of an incurable ulcer. The
only slight mitigating factor was of Jupiter's benefic influence on both sides
of 5th (by aspect to the 4th and 6th). If Jupiter had been strengthened and
Saturn propitiated, the suffering and pains might have become lesser; but in
the face of so many malefic influences complete cure was not possible.

Incidentally the chart does not indicate long life for the native. The
Ascendant, lord of the Ascendant, Sun and Moon, the lord of 8th house
and Ayushkaraka (significator of
longevity) are all afflicted. The Ascendant is aspected by malefics Mars
and Ketu. Lord of the Ascendant Mercury is hemmed in between Rahu
and Sun. Sun's and Saturn's afflictions we have alredy discussed. Moon is
afflicted by Rahu and Ketu. The 8th house is hemmed in between Rahu
(by aspect to the 7th) and Ketu who is in the 9th. Lord of the 8th Mars is
aspected by Saturn and Conjoined with Venus who holds the evil
influence of Ketu. All these evil influences indicate suffering, continued
illness and short life. But for Jupiter in Kendra to the Ascendant the native
might have died In his infancy.

Birth Chart No. 4

This birth-chart is of a native

who suffered a heart attack (cardiac Mars Rahu
arrest). Here, the main mischief
maker is Ketu who attacks Moon Mercury
suddenly. As we have already Venus
mentioned, Rahu and Ketu possess
Jupiter, Sun.
also the 5th and 9th aspects. In this
birth-chart Ketu aspects the 5th Lagna
house Ketu Saturn

and its lord Mars who is there in his own sign. Ketu also aspects Sun
who is in the 9th in his own sign Leo. Thus, Ketu aspects the 5th house and
its lord and 5th sign Leo and its lord Sun. Saturn also aspects the 5th
house and its lord. From Chandra Lagna, the 5th house is occupied by
Rahu, and the lord of this house, Mercury, is under the evil influences of
Rahu, Ketu, Saturn, Mars and Sun.(Rahu is in 12th to Mercury and Ketu
aspects 2nd to him). Therefore, the 5th limb of Kato purusha, heart
became a victim of not only Rahu and Ketu; but other malefic influences
too. The aspect of Jupiter on Mercury, the lord of the 5th from Chandra
Lagna, is a very weak mitigating factor because Jupiter is lord of the
sign (house) occupied by Ketu and his aspect carries with it the poison of
Ketu. He is also debilitated. If the following remedial measures had been
taken the heart attack might have been avoided:-
set with ruby and red coral.
(2) Propitiation of Ketu by worshiping Lord Ganesh and by offering
food to dogs and by reciting mantras connected with Ketu.
(3) Propitiation of Saturn by giving in charity things connected with
Saturn and by reciting his mantras.
These measures can still prove effective for protection from future
attacks.

Birth Chart No. 5

This is the birth chart of a

drunkard (liquor adict) who had Ketu Jupiter
been drinking for the last 35 years.
Moon
This is because lord of the
Mercury
Ascendant Mercury, lord of the Venus
2nd Venus and Moon who are Sun
significators of eating and drinking Saturn
are aspected by Rahu. Rahu has
given the watery Moon and Watery Rahu Mars Lagna
Venus the form of

liquor. Rahu himself is in a watery sign. Rahu similarly affects the Chandra
Lagna and its lord Moon. The lord of the 2nd to Chandra Lagna Sun is
afflicted by Saturn. Thus all significators of eating and drinking are under
affliction. The only ray of light in the darkness is the aspect of Jupiter on
the 2nd from Ascendant. The remedial measures to protect the native
from his adiction are
(a) Strengthening of Jupiter by wearing by the native a gold ring set
with yellow sapphire and eating things like saffron.
(b) Propitiation of Rahu by offering prayers to Bhairauji, by reciting
mantras connected with Rahu arld by giving in charity things relating to
Rahu.
Next is the birth-chart of a person who suffers from epilepsy. This disease
had been caused by the affliction of Moon who is a significator of mind
(Manaskaraka). Moon is lord of the 4th which also signifies mind, and is
aspected not only by
 Birth Chart No. 6

Mars and Ketu, but also by Saturn Sun

Moon
pite Mercury Venus
who is lord of the sign occupied by
r Saturn
Rahu and carries in his aspect the
evil influence of Rahu as well as Ketu
his own. The fourth house from
Moon is also afflicted by Saturn by Rahu Mars
his placement there. The lord of
this house Mercury is also afflicted
by the aspect of Rahu. The

remedial measures necessary to protect the native from this disease are:-
(a) Strengthening Moon by wearing a silver ring set with a white
pearl by the native.

(b) Propitiating RAhu and Ketu by offering prayers to Bhairavji and

lord Ganesh and by giving in charity things connected with them.

Birth Chart No. 7

This is the birth-chart of a person

Venus Lagna
who is suffering from asthma. The Ketu
Ascendant is Gemini and therefore Sun
its lord Mercury is a significator of Saturn
the respiratory organs. Mercury is
in the 8th to the Ascendant and is Mercury
aspected by Ketu. Ketu contains the
evil Rahu Mars
Jupiter

influence of Mars also, as he is aspected by the latter. Mercuary is also

aspected by Mars. Mars has the evil influence of Rahu also, as he is lord
of the sign occupied by Rahu. At the same time Mars being the lord of
the 6th and 11th causes disease. The 3rd from Chandra Lagna is aspected
by Rahu. The lord of 3rd Moon is aspected by Mars (who as
said above has the evil influence of Rahu in him). Thus both Mercury and
Moon are under extensive evil influence of Rahu, making the native a victim
of troublesome disease like asthma. Apart from proper medical treatment,
the remedial measures which would help the native are-
(a) Strengthening Mercury by the native wearing a silver ring set with
emerald.

(b) Propitiation of Rahu by offering prayer to Bhairav , ji, reciting

mantras of Rahu, feeding lepers and giving in charity things like mustard,
coal etc. connected with Rahu. As the Ascendant is aspected by Jupiter,
there is hope for recovery. We would have recommended strengthening
Jupiter by the native by wearing a yellow sapphire in a gold ring but this gem
cannot be worn along with erperald. The native if not satisfied with the
aelopathic, ayurvedic and other treatments, he can take help from gem
therapy described in detail in Chapter VI.

Birth Chart No. 8

This is the birth-chart of a very

learned gentleman who suffered Jupiter
from leprosy in his later age. Moon Ketu
is posited in the Lagna in the sign of Sun
Mars. Therefore, Mars who is lord of Mere.
the Lagna is not only a significator
of blood by himself but also because Saturn Venus
he is lord of the sign occupied by
Mars Rahu
Mogon
Moon (who is also a significator of blood). Mars has thus become a full
representative of blood. Such Mars is in the 12th to the Lagna of which he is
the lord and is aspected by a strong Saturn. Thus the Mars so afflicted
pollutes the blood. On the other hand Mercury who is significator of skin is
also afflicted by the aspect of Saturn. These factors were the cause of the
native suffering from leprosy. The trouble came only in the later stage of
life possibly because of the aspect of Jupiter on Moon. if the native had
worn yellow sapphire and red coral in gold t-ing from the early stages of
life and propitiated Saturn, he might not have been inflicted with this
disease.
Leprosy upto a certain stage is curable now and if the medical advisers of the
native give him a hope of curing the disease, the above remedial measures
will definitely help him. He can also take advantage of gem therapy (See
chapter VI).

Birth Chart No. 9

This chart is of Swami
Vivekanand. He was a disciple of
Ramakrishna Paramhans and Mars Ketu

became an ascetic In young age. It

will be seen that the fourth house
signifying mind and Moon, (the S u n
significator of mind) are both under Mars
the influence of Saturn who gives a V e n u s
person a Lagna Moon
Rahu Jupiter
Saturn
sense of detachment from worldly desires. The lord of the 4th Jupiter is not
only hemmed in between Saturn and Rahu, he is also aspected by Mars who
is lord of sign occupied by Rahu. Jupiter is also lord of the 4th from Chandra
Lagna By coming under the influence of Rahu (through Mars) and Saturn
(by aspect) he created a sense of detachment from worldly desires In the
mind of Swamyi. Under such circumstances a person becomes a complete
ascetic. As Jupiter is lord of 4th from both the ascendant and the Moon sign,
he is a full representative of the house, land, residence etc. The influence of
Saturn and Rahu, made him leave his house. Similarly the influence of
Saturn and Rahu on the 12th house gave Swamyi freedom from worldly
comforts and luxuries. The 2nd house which is a significator of family
(Kutumba) is aspected by Ketu. This separated him from his family. The
placement of Mercury, lord of the sign occupied by Saturn and sun in that
house also created similar effect. Venus, lord of the sign occupied by Ketu,
fortified the quantum of separativeness. All these elements encouraged
Swami Vivekanand to become an ascetic in the real term. The affliction of
the lord of Lagan did not give him a long life but he won aclaim wherever
he went and by his intellectual and spirtiual pursuits his name has become
immortal. The question of remedial measures does not arise in this case.
 Birth Chart No. 10
This is the birth-chart of a
retarded child. His brain power is Lagna Merc. Moon
very weak causing retardation in Sun Venus Mars
his intellectual growth. The lord of Saturn
the Ascendant Jupiter is in 8th in an Rahu
inimical sign and is aspected by
Rahu. Jupiter is also aspected by Ketu
Saturn (a malefic by himself) who
is Jupiter
(R)
lord of the sign occupied by Rahu, thus acquiring the evil influence of
Rahu also. Mercury and Venus also aspect Jupiter. These two planets
are natural benefics but Venus is a functional malefic being lord of 3rd
and 8th. He has also become malefic by being lord of the sign occupicd
by two malefics-Mars and waning Moon (who is within 72 degrees of
Sun). Mercury has become malefic because of his association with
malefics. Thus Jupiter comes under the influence of four malefics: Saturn,
Venus, Mercury and Rahu apart from his being in the 8th as lord of the
Ascendant in an inimical sign. Such strong affliction of the lord of the
Ascendant became the cause of retardation of intellectual growth in the
native. The remedial measures to be adopted in this case are-
(a) Strengthening of Jupiter by the native wearing a ring of gold with
yellow sapphire set in it.
(b) Propitiation of Rahu and Saturn in the manner described earlier.
Birth Chart No. 11

This is the chart of a person who

suffered from flatulence Was Mars
trouble) for more than twenty
years. It will be seen that the lord Lagna Rahu
of the 5th Mercury and the Karaka
for the 5th Jupiter are placed Ketu Moon
Sun
together in the 11th house. Jupiter
is lord of the 5th from Moon also. Mercury'
Venus is lord of Jupiter Saturn
Venus
5th from Surya Lagna. All these planets who are connected with the
stomach are aspected by Saturn (who is powerful on account of being
exalted). Saturn has become more evil as he is lord of the sign occupied by
Sun and Ketu. Saturn signifies wind. Therefore, his evil influence on the
planets connected with stomach caused gas trouble. Saturn causes diseases
which become chronic. Therefore, the trouble lasted for a very long time.

Remedial measures are-

(a) Strengthening Jupiter by the native by wearing a ring of gold set
with yellow sapphire. We have selected Jupiter because he is K a r a of
5th from the Ascendant and lord of the 5th from Chandra Lagna.
(b) Propitiating Saturn in the manner described earlier, Birth Chart

No. 12

This is the chart of a person who is

childless. His wife did not conceive Saturn Sun
Mars
at all. It will be seen that lord of 5th Rahu Mercury
being in his own sign aspected by Moon
Santanakaraka, has been of no avail. Lagna
Venus
The reason for this is that the 5th
house and the lord of 5th are
aspected by Mars and Saturn who is
Jup.
Ketu
associated with Rahu (and carries with him his evil influence). The 9th
house and Jupiter are also aspected by Mars, Saturn and Rahu. Jupiter is
further afflicted by association with Ketu. The lord of the 9th is in the 6th.
All these dispositions have caused childlessness. The evil influences are so
strong that no remedial measures can help the native. Unfortunately his
wife's birth details are not available, so it was not possible to know whether
there was any mitigating factors there for the adopting of some remedial
measures. The native of the above horoscope also consulted Bhrigu Samhita
according to which he was not likely to get any child neither in this birth
nor in the next. Thus Bhrigu Samhita confirms. our conclusions.
136 REMEDIAL MEASURES IN ASTROLOGY

Birth Chart No. 13

The native of this chart is a
lady who was married at the
Saturn Ketu
age of 36. Apparently with Jupiter
in the 7th it was unthinkable that Jupiter Moon
the marriage of the native could be
delayed. A close examination of Lagna
the chart shows following
afflictions of 7th house and its Sun
lord S a t u r n : Mars Venus Rahu
Merc.
(1) 7th house and Jupiter are aspected by Rahu.
(2) Jupiter is lord of the sign occupied by Sun, Mercury and Mars all
malefics and is, therefore, under their evil influence.
(3) Lord of the 7th is in the 8th is aspected by Mars and is hemmed
in between Rahu (by aspect on the 7th) and Ketu in the 9th.
(4) Exchanges between lord of 7th and 8th.
From the Chandra Lagna also lord of the 7th is Saturn and is aspected
by Mars. Jupiter (Kaska for husband in a female's horoscope) is in the 8th
and is aspected by Rahu and lord of 7th is hemmed in between Rahu and
Ketu.
The adverse disposition was the cause of delay in the marriage. If the
lady had worn a yellow sapphire in a gold ring when she had reached the
marriageable age and propitiated Rahu and Saturn, there was possibility of
the marriage being expedited.

Birth Chart No. 14

This is the chart of a person who

frequently suffered from colic
Jupiter Rahu
pains. Here Venus is lord of the Moon
Ascendant as well as Chandra Merc.
Lagna. He is conjoined with Venus
Mercury. Mercury is lord of the
signs occupied by Rahu and Saturn
Saturn. Thus Mercury is casting
influence of Rahu Mars
Sun
Ketu
and Saturn on the lord of the Ascendant and Chadnra Lagna. The colic pain
is felt in the intestines. The 6th house (intestines) is aspected by Rahu (who
carries with him the evil influence of Saturn also who aspects Rahu). The
lord of the 6th Venus, already stated, is under the malefic influence of
Rahu and Saturn. The aspect of Jupiter on Venus, the 5th has not proved
helpful as he Is also the lord of sign occupied by Mars and Ketu. Jupiter is
also aspected by Mars. Thus he has become doubly aillicted. The colic pain
is in the intestines because of the affliction of the 6th house and its lord
Venus. The remedial measures which could help in this case are-
(a) Wearing of diamond in a silver ring to strengthen Venus. lord of
the Ascendant and the 6th.
(b) Propitiation of Saturn and Rahu. Birth

Chart No. 15

This is the chart of a boy who

takes no interest in his studies and Rahu
I Moon
is, therefore, not progressing at all.
Education is mainly dealt with by Jup.
the 4th house though the 2nd house
has also some say in the matter. It
will be seen that lord of the 4th Sun
Saturn is in 12th associated with Mere.
Mars Lagna Saturn
Ketu
Venus
malefics Sun, Mercury and Ketu. Ketu also aspects the 4th house. Jupiter,
the Karaka for education, though well placed, is aspected by Mars and is
hemmed between Ketu (by his aspect on the 4th) and Rahu in the 6th. The
2nd house fares no better. The house and its lord Mars are aspected by
Rahu and Saturn. These evil influences have affected the progress in
studies of the boy. His indifference to his studies could also be attributed to
affliction of Moon (mind) by Mars and Saturn (by aspect). We would
recommend the following remedial measures in this case.

(a) Wearing of a blue sapphire in a steel ring. As blue sapphire is too

costly for a small boy to wear, an amethyst of dark violet colour will
serve the purpose in view. This will
strengthen Saturn, lord of the 4th (education), and 5th (intelligence).
(b) Propitiation of Rahu, Ketu and Saturn in the manner already
described earlier.

Birth Chart No. 16

This is the chart of a person who

was involved in debts in the earlier Sat gna
stages of his life. This is due to the La Mars
affliction of the 2nd house (the Moon Ketu
house of wealth). The lord of the Jup.
2nd is in the 6th-the house of Sun
indebtedness. Further, both the 2nd Rahu Mere .
house and its lord Venus are
aspected by Rahu. Venus

Saturn, who is lord of the sign occupied by Rahu, also aspects both the 2nd
house and its hod. In these circumstances to get indebted was inevitable.
The remedial measures to be taken in such a case are:
(1) Wearing a diamond in a silver ring to strengthen Venus.
(2) Propitiating of Saturn and Rahu in the manner described earlier.
 10
Consideration of the Twelve
Houses in the context of
Remedial Measures
Karkatwas of Sun and other planets in the context
of remedial measures-Lordship of various houses by
Sun and other planets with reference to different
Ascendants-Auspicious and inauspicious influences on
them-Their results and remedial measures.

SUN
Sun is Kshatriya. Therefore, the one who receives things connected
with the Sun in charity should be Kshatriya. Sun is king, kingdom or
Government. Therefore, if the native is harassed by Government officials,
prayers can be offered to Sun and Surya Namaskar maybe performed. Sun
is light and therefore, is a significator of eyesight. If Sun is afflicted in a
nativity causing trouble to eyes, the Sun should be strengthened. This is
done by wearing a ruby in a gold mixed with copper ring. Sun is
significator of heart. If, in any nativity, there is evil influence of Rahu on
Sun or his sign Leo, there is possibility of a heart attack, particularly when
the 5th house and the lord of the 5th be also under the influence of Rahu.
In such a situation the Sun is to be strengthened and Rahu is to be
propitiated.

For the propitiation of planets the basic rule is that the planet who is
the recepient of evil influence should be strengthened by wearing the gem
connected with him and the planet who is the cause of trouble should be
propitiated by prayers, recitation of appropriate mantras, fasting, giving
things connceted with such planet incharity etc. Suppose in a birth chart
Sun is posited in the 2nd house in an inimical
sign and Mars from the 11th is aspecting him. In such circumstances Sun
will be the afflicted planet and Mars wi11 be the planet responsible for
Sun's affliction. The Sun will be required to be strengthened by the native
wearing a ruby in a gold ring and Mars is to be propitiated in the manner
described already.

Sun is fire. If Sun along with Mars etc., afflicts the Ascendant or
Chandra Lagna, it will be necessary to propitiate the planets causing
afflication and to strengthen the lords of the Ascendant and Chandra
Lagna. For example, Pisces is the Ascendant and Moon Virgo and
Jupiter and Mercury are together in some sign under the evil influence
of Mars and Ketu or Sun, Mars and Ketu, the native should be advised
to strengthen Jupiter by wearing a yellow sapphire and Sun, Mars and
Ketu should be propitiated.
The Sun causes separativeness and disharmony. When Sun is posited
in an inimical sign in the 7th in any nativity, he causes disharmony in the
married life and separates the husband and wife, especially when there is
malefic influence of Saturn and Rahu who also possess the quality of
separativeness, on the 7th or lord of the 7th. In such circumstances Sun
should be propitiated by fasting, reciting of appropriate mantras etc., and
the lord of the sign occupied by Sun, should be strengthened.

Sun is a significator of father. If, as lord of 9th, he is under the evil

influence of Saturn and Rahu, misery is caused to the father of the
native. In such a position, Sun will require to be strengthened and Saturn
and Rahu will have to be propitiated.
Sun is the significator of bones. When, as lord of the Ascendant, he is
afflicted in 4th house, the native is likely to suffer from fracture. In such a
position the Sun will be required to be strengthened and the planets causing
the affliction will have to be propitiated.

Sun, if posited in the 5th, causes harm to the conception. In such

circumstances Sun will be required to be propitiated and the lord of the
5th will have to be strengthened by the native wearing the appropriate
gem.
MOON
Moon is the significator for infancy. In the nativities where Moon is very
weak or is badly afflicted, the native dies in infancy. In such
circumstances, it proves useful if a small Moon made of silver is put
round the neck of the infant in a white thread. We have also found from
experience that the silver Moon along with a small piece of white pearl and a
small red coral in a white or red thread proves very effective.
Moon is a significator for wealth. When Moon be weak because of
nearness to the Sun (if Moon is within 72 degrees of Sun) and be conjoined
with or aspected by malefics, the native will be poor. In such
circumstances, the native should wear a white pearl in a silver ring to
strengthen the Moon. By doing so the native gets gains of wealth. The
lord of the sign occupied by Moon also becomes the significator for
wealth. He also needs to be strengthened ffweak. If Moon be in Scorpio and
the Mars (Lord of this sign) be in debilitation and aspected by Saturn, the
native should be advised to wear a red coral in a silver ring to strengthen
both Moon and Mars and to propitiate Saturn.
Moon is eye-especially the left eye. When as lord of the 12th (also
significator of left eye), Moon is afflicted by Saturn or any other malefics,
the left eye suffers. In such a situation the native should be advised to wear
a pearl in a silver ring to strengthen the Moon and to propitiate the planets
responsible for Moon's aflllcation.
When the Moon, as lord of the 4th, is in the 8th under the evil influence
of Rahu, there is possibility of native suffering from epilepsy. In such a
situation the native should be advised to wear a white pearl in a silver ring
and to propitiate Rahu.
If the disposition of planets in a nativity indicates lunacy and the cause
of lunacy be the affliction of Moon also, the native should be advised to
wear a white pearl in a silver ring to strengthen the Moon. Moon is also
strengthened by wearing white clothes and eating of white edible things.
The ashes (bhasmas) of pearl are also useful in such cases but they should
be taken under the supervision of an Ayuruedic physician. Gem therapy
(Chapter VI) could also be taken advantage of in such cases.
 If, as lord of 4th, Moon falls under the evil influence of malefics or the
lord of 4th and Moon be so afflicted, it would be advantageous to
strenghen the Moon. Accordingly the use of pearl, silver, milk etc., will
prove beneficial. The planets who are the cause of of action should never be
strengthened but propitiated in the manner already described. Such
remedial measures make the mother of the native free from troubles.

When Moon, as lard of the 5th, be weak on account of nearness to

Sun and falls under the evil influence of Mars and Ketu, the Moon should
be strengthened and Mars and Ketu should be propitiated. The Moon
should be strengthened by the native wearing a pearl in a silver ring and
prayers may be offered to Mars and Ketu, their mantras be recited and a
fast may be observed on Tuesdays. This remedial measure will prevent
the death of children in infancy.

If Moon being the lord of the 5th falls under the evil influence of Rahu
and Saturn and 5th house also under such evil influence, the native wi11
suffer from loss of memory. In such a case Moon will be required to be
strengthened by the native wearing a pearl in a silver ring. Saturn and
Rahu should be propitiated.

When Moon as lord of the Ascendant be in the 6th in the sign

Sagittarius. be weak on account of being within 72 degrees of the Sun
and be also associated with a malefic, the native will have short life (Aipa
Ayu). In such a situation in order to help in prolongation of life, the
native should be advised to wear a pearl in a silver ring to strengthen
Moon (the lord of Ascendant) and the planet who afflicts Moon should
be propitiated by him.

If Moon as the lord of the 8th be weak on account of nearness to Sun

and be conjoined with or aspected by a malefic, she would require to be
strengthened. The Normal principle that the lord of 8th should not be
stregthened should not be applied here as Sun and Moon are not
considered evil if they are lords of the 8th house, i.e. Asthamesha
Dosha does not apply to them. If Moon remains weak the native will be
in financial trouble and short lived. The native should be advised to use
pearl, silver, white
clothes, milk products and other white things to su engthen the Moon. The
planet or planets causing affliction should be propitiated.

MARS
With Aries as the Ascendant, its Lord Mars is fully representative of
the longevity of the native as he is lord of the Ascendant and the 8th
house. Such Mars, if falls under the evil influence of Saturn and Rahu, he
becomes cause of short life. It is, therefore, necessary to strengthen Mars
to prolong the life of the native by advising the native to wear a red coral
in gold or copper ring and to propitiate the planet afflicting Mars in the
prescribed manner.
if Scorpio be the ascendant, Mars will be fully representative of blood. If
such Mars be afflicted by conjuction or aspect by Saturn, Rahu etc, the
native will suffer from the ill effects of pollution of blood. For purifying the
blood, the native should strengthen Mars by wearing coral in a silver ring
so that the Moon, another representative of blood, and Mars get their
normal strength. Saturn and Rahu should be propitiated.
If Mars as lord of Ascendant, or otherwise, be posited in the 6th, 8th or
12th and be under the influence of malefics without a benefic influence, the
native suffers from marasmus ( ~r zT+r ). In this situation Mars should be
strengthened by the native wearing a red coral in a silver ring. The
malefics afflicting Mars should be propitiated.
If Mars be connected with the Ascendant, its lord, the 4th, its lord and
Moon by conjuction or aspect, the native will become inclined towards
violence and can commit even a murder. Such Mars should not be
strengthened but propitiated.
If Mars as lord of Ascendant be posited in the 4th in his sign of
debiliation (Cancer), he can cause diseases of the chest. The native should
be advised to wear red coral in a silver ring to strengthen Mars and Moon
so that there may be no loss of longevity, health and wealth.

If Mars and Ketu by conjuction or aspect afflict the 5th, its lord and
Jupiter, the children of the native die in infancy or
the native remains childless. If the lord of the 5th is strong, the children
are born but do not survive. In such circumstanes the lord of the 5th
should be strengthened by the native wearing the appropriate gem and
Mars and Ketu should be propitiated in the manner already described
earlier.
The 7th house in the man's horoscope represents his wife and in the
female's horoscope her husband. The karaka (signilicator) or 7th house
in a man's horoscope is Venus and in the female's horoscope the karaka is
Jupiter. When the 7th house, its lord and Venus are afflicted in a man's
horoscope, the wife of the native is likely to die. If, in a female's horoscope,
the 7th house, its lord and Jupiter are afflicted, she loses her husband. As
Mars is a known killer, our ancients have, therefore, described as evil,
every disposition of Mars in which he is likely to kill the partner of the
native. Thus if Mars is in Ascendant 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th (in a
man's or female's horoscope), Manglik Yoga is formed, and the native is
called Manglik or Mangii. If Mars be in the Ascendant, 4th or 12th, he
will be throwing his killer aspect on the 7th. If he is in the 7th his presence
will have the same effect. If he is in 2nd or 8th (from 8th he wi11 aspect
2nd), he will be causing harm to the longevity of the partner as 2nd is 8th
to 7th. It may, however, be noted that Mars will not, always from such
positions, be able to kill the partner, because it is possible that the lord of
the 7th and Venus in a man's horocope and lord of the 7th and Jupiter in
female horoscope be very well placed and strong neutralising the evil effect
of Mars. The following Ascendants are exempt from Manglik Dos ha:-

(1) Aries and Scorpio Ascendants where Mars is lord of the

Ascendant. Lords of Ascendant never harm any house by aspect or
conjuction.
(2) Cancer and Leo Ascendants, where Mars is a Yogakaraka planet.
For these Ascendants Mars is treated as a very auspicious planet.
(3) Taurus and Libra Ascendant where Mars himself is the lord of
the 7th house.
It is also believed that Mars is also not able to do any harm
 when he is posited in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th and 12th if he falls under
the evil influence of Saturn and Rahu as he is rendered very weak by such
affliction.

When the 7th house is afflicted by Mars and the lord of the 7th and its
karaka (Venus for males and Jupiter for females) also fall under his evil
influence, the propitiation of Mars is very necessary by offering prayers to
him and his deity, reciting appropriate mantras in the prescribed manner,
fasting on Tuesdays and giving in charity things connected with Mars. In
such cases Mars should never be strengthened and natives of such
nativities should never wear a red coral. On the other hand the lord of the
7th and Karaka should he strengthened. The native should wear a ring of the
appropriate gem for this purpose. The ring should be of gold or silver, will
depend on the disposition of Sun. If the Sun afflicts the 7th, its lord or its
karaka, the gold ring will not be suitable because gold will strengthen the Sun
also. The silver ring will be quite appropriate. If, However, the
strengthening of Sun does not in any way harm the 7th, its lord and karaka,
there will be no harm in wearing a gold ring if that is prescribed for a
particular gem.

If Mars and Ketu and the lord of the sign occupied by them cast their evil
influence on the 8th or the lord of the 8th, the native is likely to the in an
accident. In this context, it should also be kept in mind that the lords of the
6th and 11th also cause hurt. Their influence on the 8th, and its lord, causes
fatal accidents. When the evil influence of Mars and Ketu falls on the
Ascendant, lord of Ascendant, 8th, and lord of the 8th, and there is no
benefic influence on them, the death will definitely be caused in an accident.
In such a case no remedial measures can prove helpful. If evil influence is
by only one or two, the native can be protected by propitiation of Mars.
However, red coral should never be worn in such situations.

Mars is a significator of younger brothers. When he is lord of the 3rd, he

represents younger brother in a more specific form. Therefore, for the
Pisces and Leo Ascendants, Mars the lord of 9th represents the wife of the
younger brother of the native. If such Mars is strong, gets connected with
brother of the native. If such Mars is strong, gets connected with
Jupiter or Sun, the lord of these Ascendants (Pisces and Leo), the native
gains financially through his brother-in-laws or by their assistance. The
stronger the Mars, the more will be the financial gains. In such cases red
coral should be worn to strengthen Mars.
If, as lord of the 8th, Mars gets afflicted by Rahu and Saturn by
conjuction or aspect and the 8th house be also afflicted, the native is
likely to suffer from piles. Normally it is not considered advisable to
strengthen the lord of the 8th but in the present case Mars would be the
lord of the 8th he will be also lord of the Ascendant as the Ascendant
would be Aries. Therefore, Mars can be strengthened by the native
wearing a red coral in gold or copper ring. The fasting on Tuesdays wi11
also help. Saturn and Rahu should be propitiated in the manner already
described.

Mars gives mixed results in the 10th. If Mars, in adequate strength, is

posited in 10th, the houses owned by him wi11 become strong and the
matter related to them will be promoted. But Mars in the 10th will always
aspect the Ascendant which will harm the longevity of the native (except
when the Ascendant is in the sign of Mars). Therefore, Mars should not be
strengthened (except in case of Aries and Scorpio Ascendants when Mars
will be lord of the Ascendant and only his propitiation should be
performed.
If the Ascendant be Cancer, Sun and Mars be posited in it and Moon
be in the 6th and Saturn in 4th, the native is dishonoured and insulted
because the Ascendant (Self), its lord, the 10th (honour and respect) and its
lord are all afflicted by Saturn by his aspects on all of them. In such a
situation Saturn should never be strengthened but he should be propitiated
by fasting on Saturdays, prayers, reciting of appropriate mantras in the
prescribed manner and by giving in charity things connected with Saturn.
The planets which will require strengthening are Mars, lord of the 10th,
and Moon lord of the Ascendant. This should be done by the native wearing a
ring of gold with red coral and pearl set in it.

If the lord of the Ascendant and the lord of 11th or the lord of the 11th
and the lord of the 9th are posited together in a nativity and they are
aspected by Saturn, Rahu etc., these
 wealth giving combinations will be nullified on account of the evil influence
of malefics. In such a situation the correct thing to do will be to strengthen
the planets froming the combinations by the native wearing the gems
connected with such planets, and to propitiate the malefic planets
afflicting them.
Note : We find it necessary to point out at this stage that red coral for
strengthening Mars when necessary, should normally be worn in a ring of
gold mixed with copper, or of only gold or copper. It should be worn in a
silver ring only in the following circumstances :
(a) If in any nativity Sun afflicts Mars, the gold or copper ring with
red coral will also strengthen the Sun. Therefore, red coral should be worn
in a silver ring.
(b) In a nativity where it is necessary to strengthen both Moon and
Mars silver will strengthen Moon and red coral will strengthen Mars.

MERCURY
Mercury is a significator of brain and its power. If Mercury is lord of the
Ascendant, he becomes a full represntative of the brain. Therefore, his
affliction causes many kinds of brain troubles. If Mercury, as lord of the
Ascendant, falls under the evil influence of Mars and Ketu, there is
possibility of serious head injuries. In such a situation, Mercury should be
strengthened from childhood of the native and Mars and Ketu should be
propitiated. If Mercury in the Ascendant in his own sign falls under the evil
influence of Saturn and Rahu, the native suffers from headache etc., form
his very childhood. If at the same time Moon and lord of the 4th be weak,
the native may suffer from lunacy or retardation. In such a situation
Mercury should be strengthened by the native wearing a silver ring set with
emerald and Saturn and Rahu should be propitiated.

If as lord of the 4th, Mercury falls under the evil influence of Saturn and
Rahu and the 4th house is also under similar influence, the native becomes
very backward in education. In such a case the native should wear an
emerald to propitiate Saturn and Rahu.
 If Mercury as lord of the 2nd and the 2nd house fall under the separative
influence of Sun, Saturn or Rahu, the native gets into the habit of running
away from his family house. In such a situation, the native should wear an
emerald and the malefic causing the trouble should be propitiated.
If Mercury, as lord of the 2nd, is with Venus; and Mars and Ketu afflict
them and the 2nd house, the native's wife is likely to die. In such a case if the
lord of the 7th is strong, the native may be able to avert the tragedy ff he
wears together or separately emerald and diamond in a silver ring.
Similarly if in a female's birth chart Mercury as lord of 2nd be with Jupiter;
and Mars and Ketu affict them and the 2nd house, the native may become a
widow. However, it may be possible to avert the tragedy by the native
wearing a yellow sapphire in a gold ring. In both the cases mentioned
above Mars and Ketu will have to be propitiated in the prescribed manner.

If the 4th house be in the sign Virgo, its lord Mercury, lord of 9th Saturn
and, Sun be under the evil influence of Mars and Ketu or Mars and Rahu
(by aspect or conjunction), the native's father may have permature death.
The reason is that 4th house being 8th to 9th is the house of longevity for
father and the lord of 9th and Sun will represent father. In such a situation
the native should be advised to wear together or separately both blue
sapphire and emerald in a silver ring and to propitiate the concened malefic
planets in the prescribed manner.

If Mercury as lord of the 5th be in the 9th and Rahu be in the 5th or the
Ascendant, in the major period of Rahu and sub period of Mercury or in
the major period and sub-period of Rahu, the native may suffer from fits of
unconsciousness because Mercury as lord of the 5th will be a significator
of consciousness. In such a case Mercury should be strengthened by the
native wearing an emerald in a silver ring. Rahu should be propitiated in the
prescribed manner.

If the Ascendant be Taurus or Aquarius, and the lord of the 5th Mercury
and lord of the 9th (Saturn or Venus) be afflicted, the only expectation of
getting a son will be from Jupiter (who will be lord of 11th for both the
Ascendants). If Jupiter be retrograde and aspects the 5th and 9th (this will
be from his
 position in the Ascendant), the native will be blessed with more than one
son. But if Jupiter be weak or afflicted in any way, it will not be possible for
the native to get a son. In other words if the lord of 5th or 9th be strong as a
male planet or only Jupiter in the same role be retrograde, the naitve will
definitely get a son. The remedial measures will depend on the situation as
it may be. If the lord of 5th, be a male planet, he should be strengthened by
the native wearing the gem connected with him. If the lord of 9th is a male
planet, the gem connected with him should be worn. If Jupiter be in the role
of male planet, his gem yellow sapphire should be worn. Jupiter is a natural
male planet but in certain Ascendants or in certain situations he acts as a
female planet in a birth chart. If he acts as a female planet, he will give only
a daughei and no son. For example, Jupiter acts as a female planet for Virgo
ascendant because of his lordship of houses the signifcators of which are
feamles (4th mother, 7th wife) and Venus be in the 4th or 7th, Jupiter
completely acts as a female planet. Suppose, Venus be in Sagittarius in the
4th, Moon be in Pisces in the 7th and Jupiter be in the 11th in Cancer
aspecting the 5th, Jupiter then, though exalted, will be in the sign of a
female planet and will, therefore, give only daugthers
and no sons.

If Mercury be in his own sign in 6th but be under the evil influence of
Sun, Saturn and Rahu or the lords of signs occupied by them, the native. is
likely to suffer from diseases of intestines or Hernia. If the malefics be very
strong, he can even suffer from cancer of the intestines. In such a situation
the native should be advised to wear an emerald to strengthen Mercury and to
propitiate Sun, Saturn and Rahu in the prescribed manner. If Taurus be the
Ascendant and Venus be in 4th in Leo hemmed in between Sun and Saturn
etc., and Mercury be al ,o afflicted, the native is very likely to suffer from
intestinal cancer. In such circumstances the native shoud be advised to wear
both emerald and diamond in silver rings and to propitiate all the malefic
planets responsible for the affliction of Venus and Mercury.

If the lord of the 7th and Venus in any birth chart, be under the evil
influence of Saturn, Rahu or Mercury (all sexless planets) or the lords of
signs occupied by them and there be
no other influence on him, the native becomes a eunuch (sexless). There
is no remedy for it.

For natives of Scorpio Ascendant if lord of the 8th, Mercury, be afflicted,

the native wll1 not have a long life. In such a situation instead of
strengthening Mercury (as lords of 6th, 8th and 12th cause miseries if they
are strong) we should advise the native to wear red coral in silver ring to
strengthen Mars the lord of the Ascedant and also to propitiate Mercury and
the malefics afflicting him.

If Mercury as lord of the 9th and the 9th house be afflicted, the life of the
relative of the native concerned with the 9th house is shortened. If alongwith
Mercury and 9th house, Sun be also afflicted, the father of the native will be
the sufferer. In such a situation the native should be advised to wear
emerald in a gold ring and to propitiate the planets afflicting Mercury, the
9th house and Sun.

If Mercury, as lord of 9th be in the Ascendant, the native becomes

religiously inclined. This attitude will become more pronounced if the lord
of the Ascendant also be there (Libra and Capricorn Ascendantsr-lords
Venus and Saturn). If the natives of such birth charts want to gain more
spiritual power, they should wear emerald in a silver ring.

If Gemini or Vigro be the Ascendants and, Jupiter be in 10th and Mercury

in the 2nd, the native will be religiously inclined, charitable and a social
worker. If the native of such a chart is desirous of expanding his activities
and earning name, fame and honours, he should wear an emerald in a silver
ring. By doing so he will become very wealthy also.

If Mercury, as lord of the 11th, be under evil influence of Mars, the

mother of the native is likely to get premature death, even if Moon and lord of
the 4th be strong. In such a situation for the safety of his mother the native
should wear emerald in a silver ring and propitiate Mars.

If Mercury, as lord of 11th, be with Venus and falls under the evil
influence of malefics like Mars etc., the native's daughter-in-law will
have short life. This situation can be remedied by the native wearing
emerald and diamond in
silver rings and by propitiating the concerned malefics. Similarly if
Mercury as lord of 11th be conjoined with Jupiter and be afflicted by Mars
and Ketu the native's son-in-law is likely to have short life. For this yellow
sapphire should be worn in a gold ring by the native. It would also be
advisable in these circumstances, to have birth charts of the daughter-in-
law and son-in-law examined and they may be advised to take appropriate
remedial measures.
If Mercury, as lord of 12th (Cancer and Libra Ascendants), be with
Jupiter or lord of the 5th and they be under the malefic influence of Mars
etc., the son of the native will have short life. In such circumstances the
native should wear the gem of the lord of the 5th and the planets
responsible for affliction should be propitiated. In this case also the son .
should be advised to take suitable remedial measures, if necessary, on the
basis of his horoscope.
JUPITER
If the Ascendant be Pisces and lord of the Ascendant Jupiter be in 8th and
be under the malefic influence of two or three planets, the native will be
an idiot. Jupiter is a planet signifying knowledge, learning, intelligence etc.
If such Jupiter be in the 8th in an inimical sign and be also afflicted, it is
quite natural for the native to be an idiot. As a matter of fact no remedial
measure can help in such a case but there is no harm to make an effort, viz,
to make the native wear a yellow sapphire in a gold ring and propitiation
may be done of the planets responsible for Jupiter's affliction. If the native
cannot do it himself, his parents or other near relatives can do it for him.
It is a gift of God IfJupiter as the lord of the 2nd be strong because in
such a situation he will also be lord of the 5th (Scorpio Ascendant) or the
11th (Aquarius Ascendant)- two wealth giving houses-Such Jupiter should
always be strengthened by the native wearing a yellow sapphire in a gold
ring. If a strong Jupiter as lord of 2nd be so situated in a birth chart that his
aspect falls on the Ascendant, 5th or l 1th, the native gets substantial
financial gains.
If Jupiter as lord of the 2nd, be weak and be conjoined with Mercury, and be
afflicted by Saturn, Rahu etc., the native gets
very little education and is not eloquent in speech. He also has little
wealth. In such circumstances, Jupiter should be strengthened by the
native wearing a yellow sapphire. If Jupiter as lord of 2nd and 5th be
afflicted by strong malefics, the native's son will suffer from loss of
wealth. If Jupiter as lord of the 11th be under heavy malefic influence,
loss of wealth be through the elder brother. In these circumstances Jupiter
wi11 require to be strengthened.
If as lord of the 4th Jupiter be weak and afflicted, life of the native will
be full of miseries. The remedy is to strengthen Jupiter and propitiate the
malefic planets afflicting him.
If Jupiter as lord of the 5th be weak and afflicted and the lord of 9th be
similarly disposed, the native will not get a son. No remedy can help in this
case.
If as lord of the 5th Jupiter be very strong and aspects the Ascendant and
its lord or be conjoined with them, the native gets farsightedness and good
intutive power. In the horoscopes of astrologers ifJupiter be the lord of the
5th (Leo and Scorpio Ascendants), they should wear yellow sapphire to
strengthen their Jupiter. Then their predictions will prove correct.
If as lord of the 6th Jupiter is connected with the 2nd house, there will be
no accumulation of wealth and the financial position of the native will be
shaky. In such a situation, the lord of the 2nd should be strengthened by the
native wearing the appropriate gem and he should propitiate Jupiter.
If in a female's horoscope the Ascendant be Gemini or Virgo (then the
7th house will be owned by Jupiter) and ff such Jupiter be weak and
afflicted, the native will suffer from a miserable married life. The natives
of such horoscope should always wear yellow sapphire in a gold ring.

If Jupiter in his sign of exaltation (Taurus Ascendant) be in the third and

be afflicted, the native's longevity will be adversely affected as 3rd house
is 8th to 8th. In such a case it will not be advisable for the native to
strengthen Jupiter. Instead he should strengthen Venus the lord of the
Ascendant by wearing a diamond in a silver ring. In our view the strength of
the lord of the Ascendant is more important for longevity than the strength
of the 8th or 3rd.
 If Jupiter as lord of 9th be weak and afflicted the consequences will
be-
(a) The native will suffer losses through government officials and
government.
(b) The husband of the younger sister will have short life.
(c) If Jupiter and the Sun be together, and be afflicted, the longevity
of the father is adversely affected.
In such a situation, yellow sapphire should be worn by the native in a
gold ring to strengthen Jupiter.
If Jupiter, as lord of the 10th, be weak and afflicted, the native will
have setbacks in his profession, loss of wealth and disgrace and dishonour.
The 10th being 2nd to 9th the native's father will have financial losses. To
strengthen such Jupiter, the native should wear a yellow sapphire in a
gold ring and propitiate the malefics afflicting Jupiter.
If Jupiter, as lord of 11th, be weak and afflicted, the native will incur
financial losses and his relations with his elder brother will be adversely
affected. Here again, Jupiter will require to be strengthened by the native
wearing a yellow sapphire and the malefics afflicting Jupiter will have to
be propitiated.
If, as lord of the 12th, Jupiter is weak and afflicted by Saturn and
Rahu, the native is likely to suffer from insomnia. Here we should not
strengthen Jupiter because a strong lord of the 12th is likely to cause other
complications for the native. Therefore, only propitiation should be done
for Jupiter as well as for Saturn and Rahu.

Venus
In a man's horoscope Venus is significator for his wife. If Venus be
afflicted alongwith the 7th and its lord, the native is likely to remain
unmarried. If there is benefic influence on them alongwith evil influence of
Sun, Saturn or Rahu, he may get married but the marriage is likely to end in
separation or divorce.

For the Libra Ascendant, Venus is lord of the Ascendant and the 8th. He,
therefore, fully represents the longevity of
the native. If Venus be afflicted by malefics and there be no benefic
influence, the longevity of the native will be adversely affected. In such a
situation Venus should be strengthened by the native wearing a diamond in a
silver ring. The malefics afflicting Venus should be propitiated.

If Venus for an Aries ascendant native be afflicted the native incurs

financial losses and his wife always remains sickly for which the native has
to incur lot of expenditure. To escape from such difficulties the native
should wear a diamond to strengthen Venus and propitiate the malefics
afflicting Venus. It should, however, be noted that when Aries is the
Ascendant, Venus is lord of two maraka houses 2nd and 7th. Therefore, if
the native's horoscope does not indicate long life or he is in his old age or is
seriously he should not wear a diamond.

For the natives of Leo Ascendants Venus is lord of the 3rd and 10th. If
Venus is afflicted the native will suffer on account of his brothers and will
also have setbacks in his professional career. In such a situation it may prove
useful for the native to wear a diamond and to propitiate the malefics
afflicting Venus.
For the natives of Aquarius Ascendant, Venus is a Yogakaraka planet
being lord of the 4th and 9th. If Venus be weak and afflicted the native wi11
suffer immensely. His domestic life will be disturbed, his mother may
become sickly and he may suffer losses if he is engaged in transportation
business and he will have misfortune in all his ventures. His father is also
likely to suffer. It will, therefore, be very necessary for the natives of this
Ascendant to wear a diamond in a silver or white gold ring to strengthen
Venus. The malefics afflicting Venus should be propitiated.

If Gemini be the Ascendant and Venus in the 5th or 12th be afflicted the
native will incur financial losses on account of his beloved (mistress). In
such cases the native should wear a diamond to strengthen Venus and cut off
his connection with the mistress.

If Taurus be the Ascendant, and Venus be afflicted, the native is likely to

suffer from many kinds of diseases as Venus
is the lord of two houses of health (the Ascendant and the 6th). In such a
situation, the native should wear a diamond to strengthen Venus and he
should propitiate the malefics afflicting Venus.

For the natives of the Cancer Ascendant, if Venus as lord of 11th is

strong the native gets financial gains. If Venus is weak and afflicted, the
gains turn into losses. It is, therefore, necessary to keep the Venus strong
by the native wearing a diamond.

SATURN
For the Aquarius Ascendant Saturn is fully representative of the legs. If
Saturn is afflicted by Mars, Rahu etc., the native suffers from various kind
of diseases in the legs. Being lord of the Ascendant, the afflicted Saturn will
also adversely affect the longevity of the native and he will face obstacles
in all his ventures. The native should, therefore, wear a blue sapphire in a
steel or iron ring to strengthen Saturn. He should also propitiate the
planets afflicting Saturn.

If Saturn be lord of the 2nd (Sagittarius & Capricon Ascendants) and be

posited in 6th, the native will incur losses through enemies and may also
have defects in speech. For the Capricorn Ascendant, Saturn will be lord of
the Ascendant also and his affliction will adversely affect the longevity of
the native. He should, therefore, wear a blue sapphire in a steel ring to
strengthen Saturn. For the natives of Sagittarius Ascendant, Saturn will be
lord of a marakasthana and they should avoid wearing a blue sapphire as
far as possible. They should concentrate on propitiation of Saturn as well
as the planets afflicting him.

If Saturn, as lord of 4th, be afflicted by Rahu, the native will lose his
landed property. It will, therefore, be in the interest of the native to wear a
blue sapphire to strengthen Saturn.

If the Ascendant be Libra and Saturn and Jupiter be aspected by Mars

and Rahu, the native suffers immensely on account of his son. The native
should strengthen Saturn by wearing blue sapphire. Jupiter could also be
strengthened
by wearing a yellow sapphire also. but we have always been against
wearing yellow sapphire alongwith blue sapphire. Therefore, Jupiter may
also be propitiated alongwith the Mars and Rahu.
Saturn in the 6th in a friendly sign is not bad for health but if he be in
the 6th in an inimical sign, he is likely to cause chronic health problems.
The remedy is to propitiate such Saturn and not to strengthen the lord of
the 6th. Instead the lord of the Ascendant should be strengthened by the
native wearing the appropriate gem.
If Saturn as lord of the 7th is weak and afflicted, he adversely affects
the longevity of wife or husband. But the remedy is not to strengthen
Saturn by the native wearing blue sapphire as 7th is maraka sthana but to
propitiate Saturn as well as the planets afflicting him.

If Saturn as lord of 8th is weak and afflicted, the longevity of the native
is likely to be adversely affected. The remedy is not to strengthen Saturn
but to strengthen the lord of the Ascendant by the native wearing the
appropriate gem. Saturn and the planets affecting him should be propitiate
Saturn as a strong lord of 9th is beneficial to the native in all respects. If
such Saturn is weak and afflicted, he should be strengthened by the native
wearing a blue sapphire. The same applies when Saturn is lord of the 10th
and 11th. When lord of the 12th, he will be either lord of 11th and 12th
or Saturn is 12th and Ascendant. There is, therefore, no harm in
strengthening such Saturn when necessary.

RAHU AND KETU

Rahu and Ketu are shadowy planets. Generally they are treated as
malefics but they become very beneficial when they are conjoined with
Yogakaraka planets. Only when they become beneficial their gemstones
should be used to strengthen them. Otherwise they should always be
propitiated. Further the gems of Rahu and Ketu (gomedh and cat's eye)
should be worn, when necessary, only in their major periods.
 11
Remedial measures for diseases
Remedial Measures for diseases caused by sinful
deeds as laid in Frames Marga.
(1) T.B.: Killing of a Brahmin for the fault of somebody else,
enemity to elders and teachers, sexual intercourse at the time of eclipses etc.,
lead to T.B. The remedy is japes. and reciting of 'Shiva. Sahasranama'
and Rudra Sukta'. Havan with mantras relating to Agni and Moon are
beneficial.
(2) Weakness-In Smritis the cause of physical weakness has been
stated as the 'theft of food'. As a remedy gold statue in the shape of
'Shanku' should be given in charity.
(3) Leprosy-Murder of a Brahmin, intercourse with the wife of the
preceptor, despicable acts, poisoning by deceit of a person who places his
trust in us, are the causes of this disease. The remedy is japes of Rudra
Sukta, giving in charity of the idol of Sun and ox and performance of
Kushmanda' havan according to proper procedure. In the case of 'Swet
Kushta' (a form of Leprosy) also, the same expiatory measures should be
adopted. The cause leading to this disease is theft of bronze, cotton, It and
clothes.
(4) Visarpa- T h e cause of this disease is the killing of a serpent, or
having some one killed by a serpent. The remedy according to Smritis is-
giving away in charity an idol of naga (serpent).
(5) Pandu (Jaundice)-To carry away wealth of a deity (in temple) or
of a Brahmin and the consumption of unhygienic food, are the causes of
this disease. The remedies are to perform 'Kushmanda' havan and to
give gold in charity.

(6) Dysentry-Destroying public wells, tanks etc., is the physical cause

of this disease. The remedies are japes of Rudra and Varuna Suktas of the
Vedas, giving in charity a black
coloured cow accompanied by an idol of Lord Krishna
(7) Diseases of the mouth T o cut lips of another person, break his
teeth or cut his tongue, to disobey the preceptor, to speak harshly, to
speak lies, and to give false evidence are the causes for the diseases of the
mouth. The remedies are 'Kushmanda' hauan, japes of GayahY mantra and
giving away in charity herbs, gold and grains.
(8) Piles-Theft of the wealth of Brahmins, learned men and the blind,
intercourse with the wife at the time of eclipse etc., and lolling of animals
lead to the disease of piles. The remedy is to give gold and cow in charity.
(9) Eye diseases-Ungratefulness, casting lusty glances on other
women and causing harm to the eyes of others, have been stated as the
causes of eye troubles. Remedies are-giving in charity of Moonga, rice,
milk, ghee and the performance of `Ambaka Rakshakanu' havan.
The cause of night blindness ( ) is causing harm to the eyes of cows.
Remedy is-giving in charity of the idol of Lord Krishna
(10) Ear trouble-Back-biting, harming the ears of others, causing
much obstructions in the actions of others, are stated to be the causes for
ear trouble. Remedies are-giving in charity of gold, grains, land and
blankets and the recitation of vedic mantras in praise of the Sun.
(11) Tongue trouble-Disrespectful speech before the preceptors,
causing sorrow to others through lies, and to cut off the tongue of others are
stated to be the causes for tongue trouble. The remedies are giving away
in charity herbs and food articles, performance of 'Kushmanda' havan,
japes of mantras of Rahu and japa of Sukta called 'Dhanesnnadana'.
(12) Prabhanjana-Back-biting about others, enmity with parents and
preceptor and theft of food are stated to be the causes of this kind of
trouble. Remedies-Giving away in charity deer made of copper, clothes
and food, and japa of Ashtapada' Sukta or recitation of verses in the praise
of Vayu.
(13) Colic-Cohabitation with an unmarried girl, animal, widow or maid
servant, unhygienic diet, causing death
through poison or a piercing instrument, are stated to be the causes of this
ailment. Remedies-Giving away in charity til (sesamum seeds) and blankets
or T rishul made of some metal.

(14) Gulma-Great enemity with the preceptor or placing him in

confinement, envy and theft of food are stated to be the causes for this
ailment. Remedies-Havan by mantras of `Indragni' sukta, japes of Indra
and Mantra suktas, japa of Gayatri and giving away in charity an idol
of Ganapati
(15) Diabetes and Seminal Zroubles-Cohabitation with an ascetic
woman, animal, unmarried girl, wife of the preceptor, a widow, enemity
with preceptor, steeling things belonging to Brahmins and hurting the
feelings of others, are causes for sexual weakness. if there is intercourse
with mother, mother-in-law or brother's wife, diabetes results.
Remedies are 'Sarver Roger Nashak' havan, giving away in charity
gold, water, cow, cooked food and japes of mantras relating to 'Varun'.

(16) Stomach troubles-Intercourse with the wife of the preceptor

and causing abortion leads to stomach troubles. Remedies-Japa of
'Varun' and of 'Rudra' suktas of Vedas and giving away in charity water
and an idol of crocodile.
(17) Bladder Stone-This disease is caused by intercourse with an
unmarried girl, animal or widow etc. Causing harm to Brahmins and
defaming them is the cause for urinary troubles. Remedies-Giving away
in chanty tit, and lotus flower, havan and japa of verses from the
Vedas.

(18) Fistula-Disobeying elders, intercourse with the wife of the

preceptor are causes for this disease. Remedies-Giving away in charity of
jewels and silver or elephant made of gold or gold itself and japes of
Gayatri mantra, vedic mantra of the Sun and 'Rudra Sukta' from Vedas.
(19) Diseases of the Neck-Theft of public property is the cause of
this disease. The remedies are-propitiation of planets and charity of
jewels.

(20) Diseases of Head-Enemity with the Brahmins is the cause of

this diease. Remedy-Repentence and giving sacred thread in ( gO)4cIln )
charity.
 (21) Blood Pollution-This disease is caused by cutting down
reverred trees like peepal and killing of cows. Remedy-Charity of a cow
embellished with jewels.

(22) Epilepsy- T h i s disease is caused by killing the preceptor or

one's employer. Remedy-Japa of the mantras of 'Sarver Rosa Nashak'
treatise, charity and performance of havarL
(23) Lunacy and fever-Dullness of intellect. Murder of the
preceptor and elders, engrossment in enjoyment of luxuries, desire for
other men's wives, going back on one's words are the causes of this
disease. Remedy-Repentence and giving away in charity an idol of an
elephant.
Causes for fever are killing of serpents, enmity and intercourse with
the preceptor's wife. Remedy-Havan with mantras relating to Goddess
Durga.

(24) Intermittent Fever-The cause for intermittent fever is to strike

terror in others through dogs. Remedy-worshipping Lord Vishnu,
abhisheka of Lord Shiva and the recitation of `Navarra' mantra of
Goddess Durga.
(25) Burning Sensations-This disease is caused by sinful deeds like
intercourse with the preceptor's wife. Remedy-Repentence and charity of
water.
(26) Wounds-Theft of vegetables, betraying trust of others,
company of low class women and cutting of trees. Remedy-Charity of
jewels.
The cause of wounds in the hands is bringing about death of baby in
womb and the cause for wounds in feet is intercourse with the wife of
the preceptor. Remedy-Giving away in charity jewels to Brahmins to the
extent one can afford.
(27) Childlessness-Killing of children, eating of eggs, enmity with
the successors of other men's property, causing forceful separation of
children from their mothers, killing of the young deer, neglect of
Shraddha Karma. Remedy-Giving away in charity cow's idol made of
gold.
(28) Vomiting and Dyspepsia-Betrayal of the learned is
 the cause of this disease. Remedy-Giving in charity whatever is possible.
(29) Dumbness-The cause for this infirmity and other diseases of
voice, is breaking of promises. Remedy-Giving away in charity silver
idol of Goddess Saraswati.
(30) Blindness- T o take food without taking bath and without
washing the utensils and theft of food. are causes of blindness. Remedy--
Giving away in charity an idol of 'Garuda'.
(31) Enlargement of Intestines-To destroy the yajna started by
somebody is the cause of this disease. Remedy-Giving away in charity
a gold idol of Lord Vishnu.
For pains in stomach one should give in charity articles of iron.
Remedy for leprosy is giving away silver in charity. For pains all over
body, one should give away milk in charity. In case of trouble in the eyes,
one should give gold in charity.
The Rudra Sukta'removes all diseases. One should perform japes of its
mantra to the greatest extent possible.
In case of kings and other wealthy persons, setting up of hospitals for
the benefit of patients is a very effective remedial measure for all kinds of
diseases.
Of all the charities, the charity that leads to the restoration of health of
people is the best. People desirous of happiness should, therefore, engage
themselves in such charities.
 1 2 The P a n a c e a for a l l i l l s

Gifts of Nature Possessing Remedial Merits-Use of herbs

and plants for propitiating evil
causing planets.

Rudraksha has been, from time immemorial in our country, a symbol of

purity of mind and thought and has been given thestatus of Mani i.e., Ratna
like ruby. pearl etc. It has always been considered a panacea for all ills as
will be seen from the following sloka
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Actually Rudraksha is the dried fruit of the Rudraksha tree. Such trees are
generally found in Java, Sumatra, Himalayan region, Nepal, Bhutan,
Sikkim and Assam. Small beads come from Java and those bigger in size
from other places mentioned above. Some say that red coloured and
mixed coloured Rudraksha are also in existence but they are rarely seen. It
is believed that white Rudraksha belongs to Brahmin class, Red to
Kshatriyaclass, mixed coloured to Vaishyaclass and the black to Shudra-
class.
Actually we have not seen any Rudraksha of these colours.
at are generally avilable and worn are very dark brown in colour.
Rudraksha is believed to improve general health, remove misfortunes,
give purity, peace and stability of mind and prosperity. The Shiva P a n
has laid down the procedure for wearing of Rudraksha of one of fourteen
facets. The deep lines on Rudraksha are the facets.
The Rudraksha with one facet ( l) represents Lord
 THE PANACEA FOR ALL ILLS 163

Shiva. It is very costly and rare.

The Rudraksha with two facets (}) is called yugalaroopa (wit t i).
The Rudraksha with three facets (cam') represents the influence
( v ) of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesha. By wearing this the sins of three
previous births are washed
away. It neutralises the evil effects of all planetary afflictions and gives the
wearer good health and prosperity. Those who
face obstacles at every step of their life and are victims of
misfortune will greatly benefit from the Rudraksha with three facets.
The Rudraksha with four facets (11 1 ) is believed to represent the
influences of Brahma. Those who are childless will be blessed with
children by wearing this Rudraksha. It
also vanishes misfortunes and brings prosperity to the wearer.
The Rudraksha with five facets (mod) is very easily avilable and very
cheap. It is generally called Kalagni Rudra
(~nreii{ ~ w ) . It brings good luck and prosperity. It protects the wearer
from accidents. It washes away all sins and
sorrows. Shastras prescribe only three beads of this Rudraksha to be
worn.

The Rudraksha with six facets (vi: ) is believed to bear the influence of
Lord Ganesha Experience has shown that
students who are backward in their studies and are dull minded, gain
intelligence and inspiration to take interest in their studies and then come
out successful in their
examination by wearing a mixture of Rudrakshabeads of five facets and six
facts. This Rudraksha also brings to the wearer all comforts of life and
happiness.

The Rudraksha with seven facets (tiir 1) is said to represent Anang

(cupid). Its use is not in vogue.
The Rudraksha with eight facets () represents goddess Bhagwati with her
eight arms. The wearer of this
Rudraksha never remains in want, that is, he possesses every thing he
requires. His past sins are washed out and he gets name, fame and
prosperity.
 The Rudraksha with nine facets (11 )) is ruled by Bhairav. The
wearing of this Rudraksha neutralises the evil effects caused by Saturn
and Rahu.

The Rudraksha with ten facets (a~ l) is ruled by Lord Vishnu. Some
say this Rudraksha is ruled by the lords of the ten directions (R+ylo) The
wearer of this Rudraksha is protected from all kinds of miseries, agonies,
distresses and disasters. He achieves success in all his ventures. This
Rudraksha also brings success in true love affairs (not lusty affairs). This
Rudraksha also neutralises the evil effects of all planetary afflictions. It
protects the wearer from the malevolent influence of evil spirits.

The Rudraksha with twelve facets (o i is l) is ruled by lord Vishnu and

the Sun. It is very powerful and protects the wearer from all kinds of
diseases and removes all obstacles from his life. As this Rudraksha is
ruled by Lord Vishnu, the wearer becomes a favourite of goddess
Lakshmi thereby becoming very rich and prosperous.

The Rudraksha with thirteen facets ( i is ) is ruled by

Kamdev (Cupid). It is not is vogue.

The Rudrakshawith fourteen ( 1 4 ) is ruled jointly by Lord Shim and

goddess Bhagwati. Therefore, it is called 'court Shankar Rudraksha'. This
Rudraksha provides the wearer with all kinds of worldly comforts and
later gives salvation to his soul. By wearing this Rudraksha the wearer,
achieves name, fame, honours and all kinds of prosperity.

The Rosary of Rudraksha beads-The Rosary of Rudraksha beads

( i I M O i sconsidered the best forjapa of mantras etc. The good effects
of mantras are expedited by using this rosary. Wearing a Rudraksha
males protects the native from heart diseases, high and low blood pressure
and other diseases like depression, nervous break down etc. He is also
protected from accidents. He becomes more lucky and prosperous. His
moral character improves and his mind and thoughts become pure. That is
why all Hindu saints and sadhus wear Rudraksha mates.
Other durine gifts of remedial merits

(1) Shriphala O - T h e presence of SF-iphal at the site of worship in

any home is considered very important. It is the fruit of tree which grows
at sea shores. Although its shape is like coconut, it is much smaller in size.
It should be kept in sindoor ((1t). Shriphal is believed to make the
devotee rich, healthy and w e .
(2) One eyed coconut ( ~ m i f l ' i R gi ) . - T h e coconut trees generally
grow on sea-shores. After removing the hard cover or skin of the coconut,
the fruit that comes out has generally three circular dots on one end. These
dots are called eyes of the coconut. Amongst thousands of such fruits,
there may be one with only one dot or eye. This coconut which is called one
eyed ( t # 1 ) is believed to have divine powers. It is a rare thing and one,
who is able to procure it, is really a lucky man.' It should be kept at the place
of worship in the house and should be worshipped by offering flowers,
burning incense etc. By so doing the devotee becomes very prosperous
and earns high reputation and honours. He becomes a great favourite of
goddess Lakshmi

Right faced Conch. ( 4 ( i ui i gcfl ) T h i s conch is like a brother of

goddess Lakshmi who is also believed to have come out of sea at the time
of Samudra Manthan (at 9-'). This conch is great favourite of Lord
Vishnu and goddess Lakshmi. Generally the conches are left faced. Right
faced conch is a rare commodity. It is believed that goddess Lakshmi
comes to reside in the house where this conch is kept. If one is able to
procure such a conch, he should on an auspicious day first bathe it with
Panchamrit (), milk and Ganges water, then set it on a silver seat. By
worshipping the conch daily, the devotee wifi never be short of finances.
Even those who are victims of povery wifi become rich and prosperous ff
they are able to procure this conch and worship it In the manner mentioned
above.

Hatha-jori ( I 4 I QC - T h i s is a very rare herb. If any one is able to

procure it, he should at first keep it immersed in til oil. Later on a Shukla
Paksha Sunday he should take it out from the oil and while reciting Gayatri
mantra put it in Sindoor along with Camphor, Lamg ( M ~ ~ t ) ; Ilaichi (Iolq
l) and Tulsi
leaves and then he should keep all these things in a small silver case.
This case should always be kept at the place of worship in the house.
This herb is said to have miraculous divine powers and protects the
person, in whose house it is kept, in matters of litigation, from enemies,
accidents and poverty. He becomes prosperous and achieves success in
all his ventures.

Jackal horns (4 ks f ) -Normally a jackal does not have horns but

rarely horns grow on the head of some jackals. This, however, becomes so
painful for him that he somehow gets them out. Thus such horns are
almost impossible to find. If any one is lucky to find it. he should adopt
the same procedure as has been mentioned above for Hatha jori except
that it should not be immersed in oil. Instead, before keeping it in the silver
case alongwith other things, Ganges water should be sprinkled on it. By
keeping it in his house, the person concerned becomes very prosperous
and owner of house and landed property. The women during their monthly
period should never touch the silver case.

Narmadeshwar Shivalinga- (i4 1q4t) Narmada is one of the sacred

rivers of our country. Any piece of stone found from it is treated with
the same reverence as Sitiua Lingo On some rare occasions agates ( ~
4c~Tt iii ) forming the shape of Shiva Linga come out from the river.
Such Shiva. Lingers do not require performance of religious rites (5fM
A S T ) for their installation. Worshipping of such Shiva Linga makes
the devotee very prosperous and all his ambitions are fulfilled. On such
Shiva Lingers there are natural stripes and they assume this shape by
natural process. The Shiva Lingers with stripes are considered the most
auspicious.

Divine powers of certain herb roots

According to what is mentioned by Dr. Rudra Dev TYipathi in his
book Tantra Shakti' the following herbal plants help in the propitiation of
the malefic planets causing suffering to the native :-
(1) For propitiation of the Sun the root of Bilwapatra (fd~a ) should
be worn in a red coloured thread on a Sunday.
 (2) For propitiation of the Moon the root of Khirni (1 el)) should be
worn in a white thread on a Monday.
(3) For the propitiation of Mars the root of Anant Moot () should be
worn in a red thread on a Tuesday.
(4) For the propitiation of Mercury the root of T7idhara (1k rr r)
should be worn in a green thread on a Wednesday.
(5) For the propitiation of Jupiter the root of (Bharangi ( i 1t) or the
root of banana tree may be worn in a yellow thread on a Thursday.
(6) For the propitiation of Venus the root of Sarponkha (k+ <41 1) may be
worn in a white thread on a Friday.

(7) For the propitiation of Saturn, the root of Bichchha (fd) should
be worn in a black thread on a Saturday.
(8) For propitiation of Rahu, the root of white sandal tree, should be
worn in a blue thread on a Thursday.
(9) For the propitiation of Ketu, the root of Asgandha( should be
worn in a sky blue thread on a Thursday.

Dr. Tripathi has also mentioned in his book Tantra Shakti' the
procedure for bathing with certain herbal medicines for the propitiation of
malefic planets to neutralise their evil effects. We are unable to describe
them here for want of space. Those who are interested may obtain the book
(which is in Hindi) from Ranjan Publications, 16-Ansari Road, New Delhi
110002.
 13
Yantras of the Sun and other Planets
The planets help the native in every respect when they
are well placed and own auspicious houses. But if they are
not well placed and get afflicted in some way or other, the
results are disastrous for the native. We give below the
yantras of the Sun and other planets. Wearing of these
yantras strengthen the afflicted planets and bring joy,
happiness, health, wealth etc.,to the native.
Sun's yantra

This yantra should be engraved t

on a gold or copper disc or ring
and worn on a Sunday in the same
manner as the gem for Sun m
worn.

3 Y

Moon's yantra

This yantra should be got

engraved on a silver disc or a ring
and worn on a Monday in the same
manner as the gem for Moon is G ~ Y
worn.
YANTRAS OF THE SUN AND OTI- LER PLANETS 169

Mars's yantra

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This yantra should be got
engraved on.a gold or copper disc or
ring and worn in the same manner
as the gem for Mars is worn.

Mercury's yantra
This yantra should be got
engraved on a silver disc or ring S ~ ??
and should be worn on a
Wednesday in the same manner
as the gem for Mercury is worn.

?R

This yantra should be got Jupiter's yantra

engraved on a gold disc or a ring
and may be worn on a Thursday
in the same manner as the gem for
Jupiter is worn.
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S P ~

This yantra should be got Venus's yantra

engraved on a silver disc or ring
and should be worn on a Friday in P?
the same manner as the gem for
venus is worn.
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 Satrun's yant4

1R e 1Y
This yantra should be got
engraved on a steel disc or ring and
should be worn on a Saturday in the
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same 'manner as the gem for Saturn
is worn.
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Rahu's yantra
Ketu's yantra

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S P~ tt

The yantras of Rahu and ketu should be got engraved on an Asthadhatu

disc or ring and should be worn on a Thursday in the same manner as their
gems are worn.

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of a conspiracy against him, dismissal from service, supersession in service
by his junior, litigation, fear of imprisonment, the recitation of this mantra
will give him protection and solve problems. This mantra should be recited
regularly 108 times. The results will manifest themselves in 45 days. This
mantra can also be recited always as a protective measure.

For regaining health

If a person is laid down on account of prolonged illness he should

recite the following mantra. He can do so in his bed if he is unable to get
out of it. But before beginning the recitation of mantra he should have an
idol or picture of Goddess Durga in front of him. There should be deepak
c14w~ or burning incense before the idol or picture. If he is on
account of his illness unable to recite the mantra, any one of his near
relations like parents, wife, son or daughter can do so. The mantra should
be recited daily until he recovers.
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following mantra as a protective measure following the procedure
mentioned above.

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For Maintaining good health

The following mantra is useful for those who desire to be always in
good health.
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This mantra should be recited 108 times daily as long as possible.

For domestic disturbances

If a person is disgusted with daily quarrels in his family he is advised to
recite the following mantra 108 times daily. This will bring an
atmosphere of peace in his house.
Mantra

ar tal+I>f1 q
II
i 4 ~ I I ~ c I D

't#may II
For ending disputes
When a person is very unhappy on account of prolonged disputes gr
litigation with his landlord or tenant or in his family or in his office or
disputes with his friends or other persons, the following mantrawill be of
immense help to him. The recitation of mantra should be done in front of
an idol or picture of goddess Durga or Kali, 108 times daily, after
offering red flowers to the Goddess. Incense should also be kept burning
during the period of recitation of mantra. The results will manifest
themselves after 21 days.
Mantra
*I kill -Qf~-grn~a:
f+Ia+l spa -T fPic 9• *i iq: II
Sudden disaster
If a person is facing a disaster, he should-start reciting the following
mantra as long as the danger is not averted. The mantra can be recited
108 times as a protective measure by sitting in front of an idol or picture
of goddess durga.
Mantra
u
k r t ~ i r i a l11 c~ 4RII I I lu1 I
g
if a~ 1RI 1~ a l t a c l II

For achieving great success in We

If a person is very ambitious and wants to achieve great success,
{game, fame, promotion and honour in his professional, political or social
sphere, he should along with his other efforts recite the following mantra
108 times daily in front of an idol or picture of goddess Durga. After the
Japa. 11 oblations jai i Tc uf) of ghee should be performed. Offerh'ig of
flowers and burning of deepak ( l y ~) or burning of incense before the god
or goddess is always necessary before starting recitation of any mantra.
Mantra

1 o q c ~r ct Z( 4Y tq 161
II
For delay in marriage or childlessness
If any parents are worried about the marriage of their daughter or son
or any couple are without any child the following mantra may be recited
by husband or We 108 times daily for 45 days before an idol of a god or
goddess after observing the rituals mentioned earlier.

Mantra ~(d I1~ clRdw~liti,

a t~c~cg1 +iiq+il°l: I
j o d l tl~l~dl +ii?)c+il
d Mir« cxqci: II

For solving financial problems

The following mantra should be recited 25000 times in front of the
picture of Anjali (mother of Shri Hanuman) after observing the usual
rituals. The recitation can be stretched over a number of days as convenient
to the person concerned. The recitation of this mantra will help him to
solve his financial problems.

Mantra a i~~+la-i D1
tl
3iwcil meyrvi q3r tgl*l II

To get a child
This mantra will prove very helpful for those who do not have a child
or whose children do not survive after birth. The mantra should be recited
108 times daily by husband or We to front of a picture of Lord Krishna as
a child after observing the usual rituals. The results will manifest
themselves within a maximum period of 12 months. The se who are
medically or physically unfit to produce a child will not be helped by
this mantra.

Mantra

0 q Q i v4i1I algq'l+lc9c~ I
~ r c gl+i sr ur11ii: aA
aA~a::x~:ctr I
To escape widowhood
No Hindu woman likes to become a widow. This is a very useful mantra
for women to escape widowhood. The mantra should be recited 108 times
regularly every morning after taking bath.
Mantra

To get rid of fear and nervousness

There are people who get nervous on the slightest pretext.

They are unable to live one on account of imaginary fears, feel afraid after
a bad dream and lack will-power to overcome the above weaknesses. They
should recite the following mantra 108 times daily after taking bath.
Mantra
e r d mflvi q : II

The mantra should be recited in front of an idol or picture of Shri

Hanuman.
For Success in the Educational Sphere
The following two mantras will give the desired result. The number of
recitations is ten thousand.

(1) 3 ^ t+ ttq ~ ! : II oc
(2) 9 : q
l+q II
To get a son
The following mantra has to be recited by the husband 108 times daily
until the wife conceives. In the place for name wife's name should be used.
Mantra
3A V z:T 4 t+i l c+i a (-) i -
1*1

For financial difficulties

This mantra should be recited 108 times daily after taking
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bath etc. It promises gains of wealth and promotion in the professional

sphere.
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fd~I I I II

LAST TIP
We give below a very effective remedial measure called 'Shari Pooja'
to ward off the bad influence of Saturn.

Find out a horse shoe fallen on the road from the foot of some horse
and bring it home. Clean the horse-shoe thoroughly. After wiping it dry,
put it in an iron or steel vessel and keep the vessel in the place of worship
in your house. After taking bath every morning apply sandal paste, offer
flowers and burn incense near the vessel. Then put one spoon of mustard oil
or til oil on the horse shoe. Initially start this pooja on a Saturday. After
offering oil etc., do a japes of the mantra R 01q:" 108 times on a rosary.
This pooja has to be performed every day as long as the evil influence
continues or always if necessary. On every Saturday yQu should put the
collected oil of a week in the lamp ( yq)) lit in a temple of Hanuman or
Shan.i.