The Upadeþa S¨tra of

Maharÿi Jaimini

Sanjay Rath

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Prayer

` g[ana< Tva g[pit< hvamhe kiv kvInamupmïvStmm!,JyeSQraj< äü[a< äü[Spt Aa n> ï[vÚUiti-> sId sadnm!.

om gaõ˜n˜Õ tv˜ gaõapatiÕ hav˜mahe kavi kavŸn˜mupamaþravastamam |

jyes÷har˜jaÕ brahmaõ˜Õ brahmaõaspata ˜ na× þraõavann¨tibhi× sŸda s˜danam ||

(Rig Veda : II.23.1)

O! Ganesha, Lord of all seers, praise be to Thee; Thou art Omniscient and the unmatched wisdom of the wise. Thou art the precursor (Om) of all prayer and the Lord of all souls; we pray for Thy guidance for success in all good actions.

ïI k«:[< jgÚaw<< nTva s<jy dEv},k…veRh< ivÊ;a< àITyE b&ht! Jyaeit; s'œ¢hm!.

þrŸ k®ÿõaÕ jagann˜thaÕ natv˜ sañjaya daivajña |kurvehaÕ viduÿ˜Õ prŸtyai b®hat jyotiÿa saðgraham ||

I, Sanjay (Rath) Vedic Astrologer, prostrate at the lotus feet of Sri Krishna, the Lord of the Universe and pray that this encyclopedic work ‘Brihat Jyotish’ is liked by (and benefits) the wise and learned (astrologers).

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Dedicated to the memory of my grandfather Pundit Jagannath Rath, Jyotish Ratna.

Om Gurave Namah

Preface

Vedic astrology has been viewed by some scholars as poly-paradigmatic, comprising of a multitude of unique schools employing different hypothesis and independent tools for analysis. Thus, the Parasarian system is viewed as grossly different from that of Jaimini, Brighu or the Tajaka writers (Neelkanthi) or even the Nadi’s (Satyanadi etc.). Consequently much of the literature has either not surfaced for fear of unwanted criticism of if surfaced, is languishing for want of serious research as scholars view the literature as “inferior” to their system. Fortunately, due to the efforts of some brilliant scholars Vedic astrology has come a long way from its dark days. However, to make further progress, this science should be viewed in a right unified perspective where the various systems are actually parts of the whole (Vedic astrology). The original Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra has been surfacing in bits and pieces and this is evident in every new publication, which has a few more stanzas or even chapters than the previous ones. Thus it is evident that the original text must have been far more voluminous that what is available now and would have had the essence of all the systems or sub-systems of astrology currently practiced in the Indian subcontinent, and not excluding the astrological knowledge that migrated to China or other parts of Asia with the monks (Buddhist, Jain etc.). The Upadesa Sutras (Advisory stanzas) popularly called the Jaimini Sutras were originally in eight chapters of four quarters each and, as the name implies, were meant to supplement the standard texts like Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra etc. Maharishi Jaimini was a student of Sri Vyasa who was the son of Parasara. Therefore, Jaimini must

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have been trained in traditional Vedic astrology and has given these Upadesa Sutras to bring out the finer points of astrology. Thus, many areas like Chara and Sthira karakas (temporary fixed significators) that find a fleeting reference in the standard texts are explained in detail. Similarly, while Jaimini has dealt with seventy Phalita dasa’s and fourteen Ayur dasa he has generally avoided the constellation-based dasa (excepting Lagna Kendradi Rasi Dasa or Sudasa) asking the reader to refer to standard texts. (I have explained as many dasa’s as possible in this translation and a detailed exposition will require a separate book). Again, Jaimini asks the reader to refer to standard texts for the divisional charts while explaining only those like Saptamsa, Rudramsa, Shastamsa etc which do not find adequate coverage elsewhere. My interpretation is based on my learning and any error is attributable only to my own inattentiveness, for which, the erudite readers may kindly enlighten me. In the determination of (monthly) significators for the period of gestation, most standard texts give the natural significators Jaimini gives the fixed significators besides adding a novel method of timing events during pregnancy. Even the use of Varnada Lagna in the epoch chart is meant to supplement standard texts. These can also be successfully used in horary charts or the natal saptamsa chart D-7) of the parents. Perhaps the only area where he has differed is the delineation of body parts. By explaining in detail the use of such sensitive special ascendant like the Hora Lagna etc, Jaimini has taken Vedic astrology to unprecedented heights, which no serious scholar can afford to miss. For example, it is traditionally known that the second Lord in the twelfth house is a specific combination for poverty and it is found in the chart of Queen Victoria! However, Jaimini teaches that the Varnada Lagna in the second house is good for power and position. This is found in the chart of

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the Queen and the results of “second Lord in twelfth house” get modified to “Lord of Varnada Lagna in the eleventh house from it” thereby resulting in a Dhanyoga (wealth & prosperity). The traditionalists view of Vedic astrology as a unified whole is advocated and to the extent feasible I have given quotes from standard texts.

While a flawless commentary by the brilliant Neelkanth is a available on the first two chapters the third chapter, at least in the available Sanskrit works, is in an uncorrelated manner showing that in the process of transfer by word of mouth some order was lost. These have been arranged (only in Chapter III quarter3) based on my learning and it is possible that those who are more erudite will like to advise me further on this. I shall be most obliged for their valuable suggestions. While this book should suffice, research scholars can consult the bibliography for further reading. I do not claim that the Jaimini Sutras are complete as the last four chapters are not available and will have to be added subsequently, if at all they are traced. While reading these stanzas the readers cautioned against taking a hard line attitude without actually trying out their applicability. Again, there should be no fixation for names as ‘Chara dasa’ is quite different from ‘Chara Paryaya dasa’ etc.

Jaimini has explained a novel method of determining the sex of the child based on the Vighati (Birth time) from Sunrise or Sunset and this can be used for rectifying horoscopes. Instead of going into all the important combination, which are available in standard texts, Jaimini has just explained a few. The explanation of the Shakti Yoga gives a new insight into understanding these combinations.Explanatory notes and illustration have been provided to bring out the applicability of the stanzas which has been

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specifically referred to in the explanation to charts. It is hoped that this work meets the expectations of the learned astrologers.

Words would not suffice to appreciate the efforts and inspiration provided by close elder astrologers. Vedic astrology is indebted to the Sagar family for patronizing publication of various books over the past few generations now and I express my gratitude to Sri Narinder Sagar for his advise and expertise in the publication of this book. God willing, we should be able to throw more light on Vedic Astrology in the future as well.

I prostrate at the Lotus feet of Sri Sri Jagannath Mahaprabhu of Puri (Orissa), my Guru’s and my parents for their blessings.

Sanjay RathNew Delhi18 August 1997

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ContentsPreface viContents ixList of Figures xList of Tables xiChapter I Quarter 1 1Introduction 1Chapter I Quarter II 34Swamsa 34Signs & Swamsa 35Planets & Swamsa 40The Sanskrit Alphabet 130The Alphabet 130Katapayadi Varga 130Swamsa 130Frequently asked Questions 130Bibliography 130Index & Glossary 130

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List of FiguresFigure 1: Narayana & CreationError! Bookmark not defined.Figure 2: Karanodakasayi-Vishnu Error! Bookmark not defined.Figure 3: Garbhodakasayi Vishnu Error! Bookmark not defined.

List of TablesTable 1: Katapayadi Varga – Vowels 130Table 2: Katapayadi Varga - Consonants 130Table3: Sign Aspect (RASI DRISTI) 2

Om Gurave Namah

jEimin mhi;Rk«t< %pdez sUÇjaimini maharÿik®tam upadeþa s¨tra

The upadeþa s¨tra of maharÿi Jaimini

àwmaXyaye àwm> pad>pratham˜dhy˜ye prathama× p˜da×

CHAPTER I QUARTER 1

IntroductionText 1.1.1

%pdez VyaOyaSyam>.upadeþa vy˜khy˜sy˜ma× ||

upadeþa- Advise

Translation[Paying obeisance’s to Sri Maha Vishnu], the explanatory verses (that will from the key in deciphering the Jaimini Sutras) are being initiated.

Purport1. All ancient Sanskrit works were always initiated with a

benedictory address and in this stanzas, the sage pays obeisance at the feet of Sri Vishnu (‘U’ is the middle letter of ‘AUM’, `) for the benefit of humanity.

2. At the outset, the reader is cautioned that the Jaimini Sutras are often couched with multiple meaning and at places; the best of commentators have held divergent opinions. Thus, ‘Upadesam’ is also read as ‘U’+‘Pade’+‘Sam’ where ‘U’ represents Sri Vishnu, ‘Pade’ means ‘feet’ and ‘Sam’ means ‘for general welfare.’

3. Jaimini has used the Katapayadi Varga system of Vedic Numerology for coding the number of the

houses and signs within words. Unless the reader is familiar with this system of Vedic Numerology, it will not be possible to decode and decipher the Stanza in this classic work.

Sign & Planetary AspectText 1.1.2

Ai-pZyiNt \]ai[ pañR-e c.abhipaþyanti ®kÿ˜õi p˜rþvabhe ca ||

TranslationThe sign of the zodiac aspect those facing it while the signs juxtaposed cannot be aspected.

Purport1. The Zodiacal diagram referred to is currently in vogue

in South India. From Aries, every fourth sign is sequentially, movable, fixed or dual. A movable sign is aspected by and aspects all fixed signs expect the one juxtapose. A fixed sign is aspected by and aspects all movable signs expect the one juxtapose. The dual signs aspect each other. Table 1.1.3 provides a ready reckoner for sign aspect while the same is schematically represented in fig I.3

2. Face does not refer to the opposite sign but to the special aspect see fig I.3.

Table1: Sign Aspect (RASI DRISTI)

Sign Aspecting / Aspected by

Sign Aspecting/Aspected by

Aries Leo Scorpio Aquarius

Libra Taurus Leo Aquarius

Taurus Cancer Libra Capricorn

Scorpio Aries Cancer Capricorn

Gemini Virgo Sagittarius Pisces

Sagittarius Gemini Virgo Pisces

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Cancer Taurus Scorpio Aquarius

Capricorn Taurus Leo Scorpio

Leo Aries Libra Capricorn

Aquarius Aries Cancer Libra

Virgo Gemini Sagittarius Pisces

Pisces Virgo Sagittarius Gemini

Figure 1: Only Facial Aspect.

1 Arrows indicate signs having mutual facial/aspect.

2 A simpler memory aide is that the facial aspect is always to a sign also owned by its Lords expect in the case of luminaries and Saturn. Thus, Pisces and Sagittarius render facial aspect to each other as both are ruled by Jupiter. The exceptions are the Leo-Capricorn and Cancer-Aquarius pair. All these pairs are also called ‘sammukha rasi’.

Text 1.1.3tiÇóaí taÖt!,

tatriÿ÷h˜þca t˜dvat |

TranslationThe aspect of the planets is the same as the signs they are stationed in.

PurportReader would be aware of the natural aspect of planets employed in Vedic astrology. These aspects are called Grahadristi or planetary sight. According to the present stanza the planets tend to aspect as per their sign position. Thus, a Jupiter in Pisces will aspect Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius. This is Rasi Drishti or Signs sight and is not unique to the Jaimini School as has been made out. Parasara has also given a detailed exposition of Rasi drishti in his monumental classic Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra.

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ArgalaText 1.1.4

dar -aGy zUlSyagRla inxyatu>.d˜ra bh˜gya þ¨lasy˜rgal˜ nidhay˜tu× ||

d˜ra=28/12 = 4 Rem; bh˜gya=14/12 = 2 Rem; þ¨la= 35/12 = 11; ˜rgal˜ nidhay˜tu×

TranslationThe Signs/Planets in the fourth second or eleventh from a sign (or planet) intervene in its affairs (or cause argal˜).

PurportArgala means intervention and planets or signs in the second.

Text 1.1.5kamSwa -Uysa papanam!.

k˜masth˜ bh¨yas˜ p˜p˜n˜m ||k˜ma= 51/12 = 3 Rem; bh¨yas˜ p˜p˜n˜m

TranslationMalefic Signs/Planets in the third house from a sign (or planet) also intervene in its affairs (or cause argala).

Purport

Text 1.1.6ir) nIc kamSwa ivraeixn>.

ripha nŸca k˜masth˜ virodhina× ||ripha Rifa = 22/12 = 10 Rem; nŸca= 60/12 = 12 Rem; k˜ma Kama =

51/12 = 3 Rem; virodhina×

TranslationThe Signs (or planets) in the tenth, twelfth or third from a sign (or planet) obstruct the argala.

Purport

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Argala is the intervention brought about by signs and/or planets in the 2nd, 4th or 11th from a sign (or planet). This intervention tends to promote the affairs ruled by the sign (or planet) by fair or foul means depending on the nature of the signs and planets involved. This intervention in the 2nd, 4th or 11th house is obstructed by the signs (or planets) in the 12th, 10th or 3rd house respectively. The rider at stanza 1.1.5. implies that malefics in the third house, while simultaneously obstructing the intervention in the 11th house, also themselves cause argala (or intervene).

Text 1.1.7n NyUna ivblaí.

na ny¨n˜ vibal˜þca ||

TranslationThe strength of the intervention (argala) and its obstruction should be assessed to determine prevalence.

PurportThe strength of signs have been dealt with in Chapter II. Quarter 3.

Text 1.1.8àaGvt! iÇkae[e.

pr˜gvat trikoõe ||

TranslationThe signs/planets in the fifth house cause intervention, which is obstructed by signs/planets in the ninth house.

PurportThe intervention of the fifth house is secondary as compared to the 2nd, 4th, & 11th houses. The fifth house in obstructed by the ninth house.

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Text 1.1.9

ivprIt< ktae>.viparŸtaÕ kato× ||

TranslationIn the case of Ketu (or the sign occupied by Ketu), the argala reckoning is done in the reverse direction.

PurportThe counting of the 2nd, 4th and other houses that intervene in the affairs of Ketu (or the sign dispositing Ketu) in done in the reverse so also, the signs obstructing these interventions are reckoned in the reverse.

AtmakarakaText 1.1.10

AaTmaixk> klaidi-nR-aeg> sÝanaMòmaNy< va,˜tm˜dhika× kal˜dibhirnabhoga× sapt˜n˜mÿ÷am˜nyaÕ v˜

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TranslationThe planet which obtains the highest longitude (irrespective of signs) is the atmakaraka (soul) in the seven or eight planet charakaraka (temporal signifactor) scheme.

PurportThe stanza 1.1.10-9 explains the scheme of temporary significators (naisargika Karaka). Karaka means doer or significator and ‘atma’ means the ‘soul’. Thus the atmakaraka represents the ‘soul’ of the horoscope. There are two schemes in determining Charakaraka. One that considers the seven planets from the Sun to Saturn and

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the other that includes Rahu. Jaimini has accepted the existence of both scheme but has recommended the eight planet scheme.

Again, in the eight planet scheme, some astrologers hold that the longitude of Rahu alone should be reckoned from the end of the sign it occupies, while others consider this for all retrograde planets.

Parasara:Awa'œh< sMàvúyain ¢hanaTmaidkarkan,

sÝOyaidzNyNtan zþNtan! vafòs<Oyan.A<zE> smaE¶hae ÖaE cedœzþNtan! icNtyet yda,

sÝEv karkanev< keicdòaE àc]te.

ath˜ðhaÕ sampravakÿy˜ni grah˜n˜tm˜dik˜rak˜na |saptakhy˜diþanyant˜na þahvant˜n v˜ýaÿ÷asaðkhy˜na ||aÕþai× samaugnaho dvau cedþahvant˜n cintayeta yad˜

|saptaiva k˜rak˜nevaÕ kecidaÿ÷au pracakÿate ||

Parasara accept the existence of two schools of taught using the seven and eight planets for temporary signification (charakaraka). While those advocating the seven planet scheme bring in Rahu only when two planets obtain the same longitude (irrespective of signs), others always include Rahu in the eight planet charakaraka scheme.

Parasara:AaTma sUyRidoeqana mXye üzaixkae ¢h>,A<zasMye klaixKyan! tTsaMye ivklaixk>.buxE raizklaixKyad ¢ýae nEvTmkarka>,

A<zaixk> kark> SyadLp -agaefNTykarka>.mXya<zae mXyñet> SyaÊpñeq s @v< ih,ivlaemgnaÔahaer<za zaeXya> ovût> .

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˜tm˜ s¨ryadikhe÷˜n˜ madhye hmaþ˜dhiko graha× |aÕþ˜samye kal˜dhiky˜n tats˜mye vikal˜dhika× ||

budhai r˜þikal˜dhiky˜da grahyo naivatmak˜rak˜× |aÕþ˜dhika× k˜raka× sy˜dalpa bh˜goýantyak˜rak˜× ||

madhy˜Õþo madhyaþveta× sy˜dupaþve÷a sa evaÕ hi |vilomagan˜dr˜horaÕþ˜ þodhy˜× khavahnata× ||

The planet with the highest longitude (degrees) in a sign qualifies for the ˜tmakaraka. If the degrees of two planets are identical, then the minutes, and if the minutes are identical, then the seconds of arc traversed should be considered for declaring the ˜tmakaraka. (This tussle for Karakatwa could occu r among the lower significator as well i.e. two or more planets could contend for the BhratrukarakI or other signification. In all such cases the comparison should be made upto the seconds of arc). The planet which fails to qualify are also called Antyakarak, Madhyakheta or upakheta. The longitude of Rahu is reckoned from the end of the sign i.e. 30o minus actual longitude.

As regards the number of planets to be used, both Parasara and Jaimini have used the Eight Planet Scheme and this is advised.

Text 1.1.11s $òe bNxamae]yae>.

sa Ÿÿ÷e bandh˜mokÿayo× ||

TranslationThe ˜tmakaraka indicates the Istadevata (souls guiding deity) and its disposition indicates bondage (of the soul i.e. rebirth) or emancipation (Moksha).

Purport

Parasara:

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AaTmOyarkSte;u àxan< kWyete iÖj,s @v< jatkixzae iv}yae iÖjsÄm.

ywa -UgaE àisÏaefiSt nra[a< i]itpalk>,svRvataRixkarI c bNxk«Nmae]³t! ywa.

˜tmakhy˜rakasteÿu pradh˜naÕ kathyete dvija |sa evaÕ j˜takadhiþo vijñayo dvijasattama ||

yath˜ bh¨gau prasiddhoýasti nar˜õ˜Õ kÿitip˜laka× |sarvav˜rt˜dhik˜rŸ ca bandhak®nmokÿakrat yath˜ ||

The ˜tmakaraka enjoys a pre-eminent position among the planets and represents divinity in the horoscope (i.e. the Ista Devata in the Hindu tradition). It is the controller of the affairs of the native and the sustainer, like a king, deciding and guiding the affairs of his subjects. Its disposition in to be examined for bondage & liberation (i.e. emancipation).

Parasara:ywa raja}ya ivà> puÇmaTyadyae jna>,

smwaR laekkayeR;u twEvaNyeip karka>.AaTmanukªlmevaÇ -viNt )ldayk>,

àitkªle ywa -Upe sveR AmaTyadyae iÖj>.kayR ktuR mnu:ya[< n smwaR -viNt ih,twaffTmkarke k«re nafNye Svzu-dyk>.

Anukªle n&pe yÖt! sveRfmaTyadyae iÖt,nazu- k…vRte dÖnaNye Svazu_dayk>.

yath˜ r˜j˜jñay˜ vipra× putram˜ty˜dayo jan˜× |samarth˜ lokak˜ryeÿu tathaiv˜nyepi k˜rak˜× ||˜tm˜nuk¨lamev˜tra bhavanti phalad˜yaka× |

pratik¨le yath˜ bh¨pe sarve am˜ty˜dayo dvija× ||k˜rya kartu manuÿy˜õaÕ na samarth˜ bhavanti hi |

tath˜ýaýatmak˜rake k®re n˜ýanye svaþubhadayaka× ||anuk¨le n®pe yadvat sarveýam˜ty˜dayo dvita |

n˜þubha kurvate dadvan˜nye sv˜þubhd˜yaka× ||

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Just like a king the ˜tmakaraka, has a preeminent position (vis-à-vis other karaka planets) in the horoscope. Like the activities of men., the ˜tmakaraka should be in agreement for success in every activity. The results, benefic or malefic, will largely depend on the ˜tmakaraka. If the other planets forbode evil and the ˜tmakaraka favourable, the intensity of the evil in greatly reduced. Similarly if the other planets indicate excellent results and the ˜tmakaraka in unfavourable, success is elusive and negative results well be felt.

CharakarakaText 1.1.12

tSyanusr[admaTy>,tasy˜nusaraõ˜dam˜tya× |

TranslationThe planet obtaining the next (second) highest longitude is called the ˜matyakaraka (Minister)

Purport

Text 1.1.13tSy æata,

tasya bhr˜t˜ |

TranslationThe planet obtaining the next (third) highest longitude is called the Bhratrukaraka (co-born).

Purport

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Text 1.1.14tSy mata,

tasya m˜t˜ |

TranslationThe planet obtaining the next (fourth) highest longitude is called the Matrukaraka (Mother).

Purport

Text 1.1.15tSy ipta,

tasya pit˜ |

TranslationThe planet obtaining the next (fifth) highest longitude is called the Pitri Karaka (Father).

Purport

Text 1.1.16tSy puÇ>,

tasya putra× |

TranslationThe planet obtaining the next (sixth) highest longitude in called the Putrakaraka (child).

Purport

Text 1.1.17tSy }ait>,

tasya jñ˜ti× |

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TranslationThe planet obtaining the next (seventh) highest longitude is called the jñ˜tik˜raka (Relative).

Purport

Text 1.1.18tSy daraí,

tasya d˜r˜þca |

TranslationThe planet obtaining the next (eighth) highest longitude (i.e. the lowest longitude) is called the d˜r˜k˜raka (spouse).

PurportIt is evident from Stanza 1.1.10-18 that Jaimini also favored the eight planet carak˜raka scheme like his illustrious predecessor Parasara. In the Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra, after indicating the eight Karakas, Parasara adds ‘maatRkarkmaovaa|nyao vadint sautkarkama\’ i.e. some (other) astrologers use the seven planet carak˜raka scheme where the Matrukarak and Putrakaraka. Are one and the same. Thus, they avoid Rahu and the Putrakaraka. The implication is that neither of the two great savants of Vedic Astrology agreed to this seven planet scheme. So, this may be dispensed with.

What happens if two or more planets attain the same longitude?

Parasara:ÖaE ¢haE -agtuLyaE ce¾ayeta< ySy jNmin,

td¢karkSyEv laepae }eyae iÖjaeÄm>,iSwrkarkvzaÄSy )l< }ey< zu-afzu-m!,

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dvau grahau bh˜gatulyau cejj˜yet˜Õ yasya janmani |tadagrak˜rakasyaiva lopo jñeyo dvijottama× |

sthirak˜rakavaþ˜ttasya phalaÕ jñeyaÕ þubh˜ýaþubham |

If two planets attain the same longitude, then they become the Karaka jointly i.e. both are to be examined for purpose of signification. The next slot falls vacant and is to be filled by the natural significator. For example, if after the bhrat®k˜raka (Co-born), two planets attain the same longitude, they both become m˜t®k˜raka (Mothers). The next slot of pit®k˜raka (Father) falls vacant and is to be studied from the natural significator for father i.e. the Sun. if instead, three planets having the same longitude became m˜t®k˜raka (Mothers), the next two slots of pit®k˜raka (father) and putrak˜raka (son) would fall vacant and Sun and Jupiter respectively would have to take these places, being the natural significators.

Text 1.1.19maÇ sh puÇmeke.

m˜tra saha putrameke ||

TranslationSome astrologer have adopted the seven planet charakaraka scheme (excluding Rahu) in which the Matrikarak and Putrakarak are merged.

PurportIn this scheme (which is not recommended) the charakarakas are called Atma, Amatya, Bhrata, Mata, Pita, Ganti, and Dara.

Sthira KarakaText 1.1.20

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-igNyart> Zyal> kinyan! jnnI ceit .bhaginy˜rata× þy˜la× kaniy˜n jananŸ ceti ||

TranslationMars is a natural significator for younger brother, sister, brother-in-law, Sister-in-law, and mother.

PurportLater in the next Jaimini explains how to time the death of mother from Mars and Moon. Mars, ruling blood, shows the linkage of the native to his mother.

Text 1.1.21matuladyae bNxavae mat& sjitya #Tyurt>.

m˜tul˜dayo bandh˜vo m˜t® sajatiy˜ ityurata× ||

TranslationMaternal uncles, aunts and all maternal relatives are signified by Mercury.

Purport

Text 1.1.22iptamhaE pit puÇivit guêmuoadev janIyat!.

pit˜mahau pati putraviti gur¨mukh˜deva j˜nŸy˜t ||

TranslationPaternal Grandparents (& relatives), husband (for a female chart) and children are divined from Jupiter.

Purport

Text 1.1.23

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piÆ iptraE ñsuraE matamha #TyNtevaisn>.patni pitarau þvasurau m˜t˜mah˜ ityantev˜sina× ||

TranslationWife (for a male chart), father & mother-in-law & maternal grandparents are studied from Venus.

Purport

Text 1.1.24mNdae Jyayan! ¢he;u.

mando jy˜y˜n graheÿu ||

TranslationThe prosperity/evils to elder brothers (and other elders) and examined from Saturn.

Purport1. Jaimini has subsequently explained the cause and

timing of death for father & mother from Venus & mars respectively. Thus, for example, the stronger between Sun & Venus represents father. In this manner the stanza 1.1.20-24 should be understood. These are not the natural significators for general readings and are used for ayus (longevity) and similar matters. Parasara has generally agreed with Jaimini in this regard. The difference is in the sloka ‘gauraO: iptamah: Sauk`at\pit: pu~ SanaOScarat\.. iptraO SvaSauraO tqaa..” implying that from Saturn, know about children and from Rahu wife, Maternal grandfather, Father-in-law etc. This is the only difference as Parasara has clearly taken eight Sthira Karakas (Fixed Significators for the scheme, as well.

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2. Having explained the Charakaraka (Temporary Significators) & Sthirakarakas (fixed significators) Parasara has also explained the Naisargika Karakas (Natural Significators) of Bhavas as well as Yogakarakas (Fortune Significators).

3. The stanza 1.1.24 has been interpreted differently by other scholars. ‘Manda’ means Saturn and could also mean the ascendant (85/12 = 1 Rem). Jyayam refers to elders like elder brothers etc and could also mean oldest. Thus, while my understanding that Saturn signifies elders & elder co-borns is also based on stanza 1.3.11, others have interpreted this as ‘Saturn is the oldest and the weakest’ etc. The latter although an astrological fact, does seem quite out of context.

Variable dasa periodText 1.1.25

àacI v&iÄivR;me;u.pr˜cŸ v®ttirviÿameÿu ||

Translation

Purport

Text 1.1.26pra v&ÅyaeÄre;u.

par˜ v®ttyottareÿu ||

TranslationThe dasa (period in years) of the signs are determined by counting from a sign to sign occupied by its lord. This count is zodiacal if the signs is odd and reverse if the sign is even.

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Count from the sign to its lord (both inclusive) and minus one.

Purport

Text 1.1.27n Kvict!,

na kvacit |

TranslationThere are exception (to the rule vide preceding stanza).

PurportThe exception to the general rules vide stanza 1.1.25 & 26 have been explained by Parasara as follows:-

(i) The exceptions are the fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. Taurus and Scorpio are even, yet the count is zodiacal while Leo and Aquarius are odd and yet the count is reverse. Then the signs having zodiacal count are called vimsopada (odd footed) and the signs with reverse count are called sampada (even footed).

(ii) If the Lord is exalted, a year is added and if debilitated, a year is subtracted.

(iii) Rahu and Saturn are the Lords of Aquarius, while Ketu and Mars are the Lords of Scorpio.

(a) If both Co-Lords are in the sign, it contributes 12 years (e.g. If Ketu and Mars are in Scorpio, it gives 12 years).

(b) If one is placed elsewhere, determine the period from this separately placed co-lords. (If Ketu is in Scorpio and Mars in Aries, the dasa

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should be reckoned through Mars. Counting from Scorpio to Aries, we have six signs, minus one gives 5 years).

(c) If both are placed in different signs, the stronger shall determine the dasa.

(d) If both are equally strong, the larger period should be adopted.

Text 1.1.28nawaNta> sma> àaye[.

n˜th˜nt˜× sam˜× pr˜yeõa ||

TranslationNormally, the count (as obtained in the preceding stanza) gives the dasa period of the sign in years.

PurportWhat are the exceptions? The dasa period in years is used for natal (human) horoscopy. This will require suitable modifications for other charts depending on the Paramayus (full longevity) of the charts. For example, in a horary chart concerning the swearing in of a government, the maximum life of the Lok Sabha (House of People in India) is 5 years. Then the dasa periods ‘P’ would have to be proportionately reduced by the formula P 5 120.

AntardasaText 1.1.29

yaviÖvekmav&iÄ-aRnam!.y˜vadvivekam˜v®ttirbh˜n˜m ||

viveka = 144/12 = 12 Rem

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TranslationEvery dasa has 12 equal antardasas of the twelve signs.

PurportIf the dasa of a sign is for 7 years, each of the 12 antardasa is for 7 months.

Arudha PadaText 1.1.30

yavdIzaïy< pdm&]a[am!.y˜vadŸþ˜þrayaÕ padam®kÿ˜õ˜m ||

TranslationThe arudha (Pada Lagna) of the Ascendant (and other signs) is the sign obtained by counting as many signs from the Lord as it has progressed from the ascendant (or other sign).

PurportFor example, if Mars is in Virgo for Aries ascendant, we have six signs counting from Aries to Virgo. Now counting six signs from Virgo, we arrive at Aquarius which in the Arudha (Image) or Pada Lagna. In this manner the Arudhas (Image) of the 12 signs can be determined. For Aquarius, amongst Saturn & Rahu and for Scorpio, amongst Ketu and Mars, the planet which determines the dasa of the sign shall also be used for reckoning the Arudha. In this manner, the Arudha of the planets also can be ascertained by counting from the planet to the stronger of the signs it owns and then, as many signs from this house.

Text 1.1.31SvSwe dara>.

svasthe d˜r˜× ||

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sva= 4/12 = 4 Rem; d˜r˜×= 28/12 = 4 Rem

TranslationIf the Lord of sign is in the fourth from it, the fourth house becomes the Arudha.

Purport

Text 1.1.32sutSwe jNm.

sutasthe janma ||Suta = 67/12 = 7 Rem ; sthe janma= 58/12 = 10 Rem ||

TranslationIf the Lord of a sign is in the seventh from it, then the tenth house becomes the Arudha.

PurportStanza 1.1.31 & 32 give the two important riders based on the principal that the Arudha (Image) cannot be in the 1st or 7th houses. If the Arudha computed as per stanza 1.1.30. comes to the 7th house (i.e. the Lord is either in the 4th/10th house), then the fourth house should be taken as the Arudha; and if it comes to the 1st house (i.e. the lord is in the 1st/7th house), 10th houses should be taken as the Arudha. Parasara has an identical view.

Parasara:SvSwan< sÝm< nEv< pd< -ivtumhit,

tiSmn! pdTve iv}ey< mxy< tuyR ³mat! pdm!.ywa tuyRiSwte nawe tuyRmev pd< -vet!,sÝme c iSwte nawe iv}ey< dzm< pd<.

svasth˜naÕ saptamaÕ naivaÕ padaÕ bhavitumahati |tasmin padatve vijñeyaÕ madhayaÕ turya kram˜t

padam ||

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yath˜ turyasthite n˜the turyameva padaÕ bhavet |saptame ca sthite n˜the vijñeyaÕ daþamaÕ padaÕ ||

Key to decipherText 1.1.33

svRÇ svaR[a -ava razyí.sarvatra sarv˜õ˜ bh˜v˜ r˜þayaþca ||

TranslationThe Signs and Houses are indicated (in the Jaimini Sutra) by the pheumonic values of the alphabets.

PurportPlease refer to the notes under stanza 1.1.1. on the katapay˜di Varga system.

Text 1.1.34n ¢ha.

na grah˜ ||

TranslationThis does not apply to the planets.

PurportThe planets have been referred to directly. Most commentators have explained the various special ascendants after this stanza as the letter ‘cha’ in stanza 1.1.33 indicates that besides the Arudha, the Varnada signs should also be examined. Readers may refer to chapter-IV Quarter 3 for more details.

ReferencesText 1.1.35

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haerady> isÏa>.hor˜daya× siddh˜× ||

TranslationThe Hora and other divisions should be studied from standard texts.

PurportParasara has expounded the sixteen divisional charts in his monumental classic Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra. Other also recommend six, seven or ten divisional charts depending on the usage. The other principles and basics should be studied from available texts as the Jaimini Sutras are Upadesa or advisory in nature and tend to consolidated the multiple branches of Vedic Astrology.

(See translation by G.C. Sharma, Sagar Publications)

ILLUSTRATION

Let us prepare the horoscope of Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, the ex-prim Minister of India. He was born on 20 th of August 1944 at 7:11’: 40” AM (corrected war time) at Bombay (72E49, 18N58).

Lagna 14.46’ Mars 1.12’ Venus 18.39’Sun 3.50” Merc. 28.34’ Saturn 14.13’Moon 17.30’, Jupiter 12.12’ Rahu 4.25’ (30 – 4.25’ = 25.35’)

Expunging Signs, the Longitude of the planets are to be determined. The longitude of Rahu should be subtracted from 30o for this purpose.

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The next step is to write the Charakarak Chakra (Temporary significator chart) by arranging the eight planets in a hierarchy of decreasing longitudes.

Table 1.5 Chara Karaka Chakra

AtmaSoulAK

AmatyaAdviserAMK

BhrataBrotherBK

MataMotherMK

PitaFatherPK

PutraChildPUK

GantiRelativesGK

DaraSpouseDK

Mercury

Rahu Venus Moon Saturn

Jupiter

Sun Mars

The Arudha chart (fig 1.6) is drawn to indicate the padas of all the 12 houses as well as the Arudha of the planets. The Arudha are shown in Roman numerals. For example, Arudha lagna is denoted as-T. The ascendant is Leo and the lord of the ascendant, viz. the Sun, is in the ascendant. Hence the Arudha is in the tenth house Taurus. Again, Scorpio, the fourth house has two lords Ketu and Mars. Both are unconjoined. Ketu in Capricorn is aspected by the five planets in Leo including Jupiter and Mercury whereas Mars in Virgo is aspected only by Saturn. Capricorn with Ketu is stronger. Hence counting from Scorpio to Ketu we have 3 signs and similarly, the third house from Ketu, viz Pisces becomes the Matripada (IV). Similarly, Aquarius is the seventh house having two Lords Saturn and Rahu. Saturn has the advantage of the aspect of Mars as well as placement in a dual sign thereby determining the Darapada (VII) at Libra.

In a similar manner, the Arudha of the planets are also determined. The luminaries and the nodes own one signs each. This makes the job easy. For example, the Sun is in

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Leo and the pada is temporarily in Leo. Since this is not allowed, the tenth sign Taurus becomes the Arudha of the Sun. similarly for Mars-Aries, Venus-Libra, Mercury-Virgo, Jupiter-Pisces and Saturn-Capricorn determines the Arudhas. These have been shown in Fig. 1.6. Readers may refer to Stanza 2.3.5-2.3.17 for sources of strength of signs (and planets deposited in them).

The next step is to calculate the special ascendant (ref: Chapter IV Quarter 3). Sunrise: 6:20’: 56” IST (corrected war times).

Ista Ghati = (Birth time – Sun Rise) 2.5= (7:11’: 40” – 6:20’: 65”) 2.5= Gh 2:6’: 50”

Ghatika Lagna = Sun longitude + (Ista Ghati 30o)= 4s 3o50’ + 2s 3o25’ = 6s 7o15’

Hora Lagna= Sun longitude + (Ista Ghati 30o) /2.5= 4s 3o50’ + 0s 25o22’ = 4s 29o12’

Bhava Lagna= Sun longitude + (Ista Ghati 30o)/5= 4s 3o50’ + 0s 12o41’ = 4s 16o31’

Similarly, the Pranapada etc. can be calculated.

The sixteen divisional charts should be drawn and the special ascendants (especially Hora lagna and Ghatika lagna) should be indicated, at least in the Drekkana and Navamsa charts. The Rasi, Navamsa & Drekkana charts with Janma Lagna (Lag) Hora Lagna (HL) and Ghatika Lagna (GL) are shown in Fig. 1.7.

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The Varnda Chakra is drawn after this to indicate the Varnadas of the 12 houses (is Roman numerals) (Fig. 1.8.). (Ref: Chapter IV).

Determine the variable periods (dasa) of each of the 12 sign.

The calculation of the variable dasas as given in this Quarter has been shown (Table 1.9). This is used various dasas like the chara dasas, Narayana dasas (also called Padakrama) etc.

Table 1.9 : Rasi Dasa Varsha.Sign Dasa

AriesTaurusGeminiCancerLeoVirgoLibraScorpio*SagittariusCapricornAquarius*Pisces

6-1 = 5 years4-1 = 3 years3-1 = 2 years12-1 = 11 years13-1 = 12 years 2-1 = 1 years11-1 = 10 years3-1 = 2 years9-1 = 8 years8-1 = 7 years9-1 = 8 years8-1 = 7 years.

Ketu determines dasa for Scorpio as Saturn does for Aquarius.

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(I) Aspect: The aspect of a sign and planets in them to the ascendant plays a significant role in determining the nature and abilities of the individual. These have been explained by Jaimini is subsequent Chapters. The following terminology is used in Vedic astrology.

(a) KARTA: Any planet aspecting/joining the Janma Lagna, Hora lagna or Ghatika lagna is the Rasi, Derkkara or Navamsa charts is a Karta. Some astrologers add that the aspect could also be to the seventh house from these ascendants for planets for a planet to qualify as Karta. However, the seventh house rules spouse and planet aspecting the seventh houses from either of the three lagans in either of the three charts does become a Karta for spouse. Similarly for the other houses, the Karta’s can be ascertained.

(b) KEVALA: If the Subhapati (Lord of Moon sign) aspect/joins the Janma lagna (or Hora/Ghatika lagna) it is termed as Kevala. If the Kevala aspect both of Janma lagna and Hora lagna or Janma lagna and Ghatika lagna it is called Kevala Yogada. If the Kevala aspects all three Janma, Hora and Ghatika lagans, it is called a Kevala mahayogada.

For example, in chart 1 (Fig. 1.7) the Moon is in Leo and the Lord of the Moon sign, the Sun is in Janma Lagna (Leo) conjoins Hora lagna (Leo) land aspects Ghatika Lagna (Libra). Hence, the Sun is a Kevala Mahayogada. Rajiv Gandhi was born with sliver spoon and lived a life of plenty with Rajyoga as well. These are the results of good karma in the past birth.

Similarly, six planets except Rahu, Mars & Saturn qualify as Karta’s in Rasi chart. Rahu qualifies in Navamsa while Saturn and Mars qualify in Drekkana.

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All eight planets except Saturn qualify as Swakarta (aspecting/joining) Janma lagna in the Rasi, Navamsa & Drekkana). Similarly planets aspecting/joining Hora lagna become Dhanakarta (wealth) and planets aspecting/joining Ghatika lagna become Rajkarta

(Power/authority).

YOGADA: Yoga means Union and a planet aspecting/conjoining the Janma and Hora lagna or Janma and Ghatika lagna becomes a yogada (i.e. capable of taking the native to prosperity or power respectively). It is important to note that the planet must aspect/join the natal ascendant for the native to himself enjoy the wealth and position. If the yogada aspect/join only the Hora lagna and Ghatika lagna, wealth & power will be with somebody else he associates with.

In the illustration, there are six yogada in the Rasi chart itself and that too, all the natural benefics and the luminaries. The natural malefics Saturn, Mars and Rahu have stayed out. Five of the six yogada aspect all three of Janma, Hora and Ghatika lagna. The native was the eldest son of the longest reigning Prim Minister of India and was associated (directly of indirectly) with the topmost level of government.

1. DIVISIONAL CHARTS: The construction of divisional chart can be studied from standard text like Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra Most astrologers use three charts namely the Rasi (D1), Navamsa (D9) and Drekkana (D3) charts.

(A) DREKKANA RECKONING: There are two methods of reckoning the Drekkanas i.e. by either regular count (zodiacal/reverse) or triplicity. In the method based on regularity, the Parivrittitraya Drekkana (based on Vriddha

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Karika) uses a zodiacal count while the Somanath Drekkana uses zodiacal count only for odd signs and reverse for even signs. In the method based on triplicity, Parasara Drekkana takes the trines from the sign itself while the Jagannath Drekkana takes the trines from the movable sign. The method of Parasara (table 1.13) is recommended.

Fig. 1.10: Methods of Reckoning Drekkana (D3 chart)

Drekkana

Regularity Triplicity

Parivrittitraya Somnath Parasara Jagannath(Zodiacal order) (Zodiacal for odd, (Trines to Sign) (Trines to Movable

reverse for evensign)

Table 1.11: Parivrittitraya Drekkana

Sign 1st Drekkana0-10

2nd Drekkana10-20

3rd Drekkana20-30

1. Aries 1. Aries 2. Taurus 3. Gemini2. Taurus 4. Cancer 5. Leo 6. Virgo3. Gemini 7. Libra 8. Scorpio 9.

Sagittarius

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4. Cancer 10. Capricorn

11. Aquarius 12. Pisces

5. Leo 1. Aries 2. Taurus 3. Gemini6. Virgo 4. Cancer 5. Leo 6. Virgo7. Libra 7. Libra 8. Scorpio 9.

Sagittarius8. Scorpio 10.

Capricorn11. Aquarius 12. Pisces

9. Sagittarius

1. Aries 2. Taurus 3. Gemini

10. Capricorn

4. Cancer 5. Leo 6. Virgo

11. Aquarius 7. Libra 8. Scorpio 9. Sagittarius

12. Pisces 10. Capricorn

11. Aquarius 12. Pisces

Table 1.12: Somanath Drekkana

Sign 1st Drekkana

0-10

2nd

Drekkana10-20

3rd Drekkana20-30

1. Aries 1. Aries 2. Taurus 3. Gemini2.Taurus 12. Pisces 11. Aquarius 10.

Capricorn3. Gemini 4. Cancer 5. Leo 6. Virgo4. Cancer 9.

Sagittarius8. Scorpio 7. Libra

5. Leo 7. Libra 8.Scorpio 9. Sagittarius

6. Virgo 6. Virgo 5. Leo 4. Cancer7. Libra 10.

Capricorn11. Aquarius 12. Pisces

8. Scorpio 3. Gemini 2. Taurus 1. Aries9. 1. Aries 2. Taurus 3. Gemini

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Sagittarius10. Capricorn

12. Pisces 11. Aquarius 10. Capricorn

11. Aquarius 4. Cancer 5. Leo 6. Virgo12. Pisces 9.

Sagittarius8. Scorpio 7. Libra

Table 1.14: Jagannath Drekkana

Sign 1st Drekkana1-10

2nd Drekkana10-20

3rd Drekkana20-30

Aries, Leo or Sagittarius

Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces

Libra, Aquarius or Gemini

Capricorn, Taurus or Virgo

Aries

Cancer

Libra

Capricorn

Leo

Scorpio

Aquarius

Taurus

Sagittarius

Pisces

Gemini

Virgo

Table 1.13: Parasara Drekkana

Sign 1st Drekkana

0-10

2nd Drekkana

10-20

3rd Drekkana

20-301. Aries 1. Aries 5. Leo 9.

Sagittarius2. Taurus 2. Taurus 6. Virgo 10.

Capricorn3. Gemini 3. Gemini 7. Libra 11.

Aquarius4. Cancer 4. Cancer 8. Scorpio 12. Pisces

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5. Leo 5. Leo 9. Sagittarius

1. Aries

6. Virgo 6. Virgo 10. Capricorn

2. Taurus

7. Libra 7. Libra 11. Aquarius

3. Gemini

8. Scorpio 8. Scorpio 12. Pisces 4. Cancer

9. Sagittarius

9. Sagittarius

1. Aries 5. Leo

10. Capricorn

10. Capricorn

2. Taurus 6. Virgo

11. Aquarius

11. Aquarius

3. Gemini 7. Libra

12. Pisces 12. Pisces 4. Cancer 8. Scorpio

(b) NAVAMSA RECKONING: The method of reckoning Navamsa occupied by the ascendant and the planets as taught by Parasara (Table 1.15) is widely accepted. These are regular and zodiacal. Some astrologers use the Phalaratnamala whereby the reckoning of navamsa, although regular for odd signs, is the reverse for even signs. This is not recommended.

(c) HORA RECKONING: Readers will be familiar with the Parasara Hora (D2) reckoning whereby the first hora (0-15o) of an odd sign and the second hora (15-30o) of an even sign is ruled by the Sun. similarly, the second hora of an odd sign and the first hora of an even sign are ruled by the Moon. (Table 1.16). Some astrologers use the division of the zodiac into two horas (halves) by an imaginary line passing through 0o Leo and 0o Aquarius. The southern half comprising signs from Leo to Capricorn and Lorded by the Sun while the Moon is the overlord of the northern half from Aquarius to Cancer Kalyan Verma (Saravali)

Table 1.15: Parasara Navamsa

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Sl.

No.

Sign 1st3o20’

2nd6o40’

3rd10o

0’

4th13o

20’

5th16o

40’

6th20o

0’

7th23o

20’

8th26o

40’

9th30o

0’

1. Aries 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 92 Taurus 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 63 Gemini 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 34 Cancer 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 125 Leo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 96 Virgo 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 67 Libra 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 38 Scorpio 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 129 Sagittar

ius1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 Capricorn

10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6

11 Aquarius

7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3

12 Pisces 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Öadz c³ -g[StSyaxaE is<hta rivnaRw>,kkRqkat! àitlae-< ziz twaNye=ip tTSwanat!.

dv˜daþa cakra bhagaõastasy˜dhau siÕhat˜ ravirn˜tha× |karka÷ak˜t pratilobhaÕ þaþi tath˜nye'pi tatsth˜n˜t ||

Translation

PurportAccordingly, a planet placed in the solar sign in a solar hora or in the lunar signs in a lunar hora continues in the same sign in hora chart else it is placed in the seventh sign. Table (1.17) gives the Jagannath Hora. The third method has been explained in a Vriddhakarika whereby regularity (as in the case of Drekkana) has been used. Table 91.18) gives the Parivrittidwaya Hora. This requires

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extensions research and Parasara Hora (Table 1.16) may be used for the present.

Table 1.16: Parasara Hora (D2)Sign 1st Hora

0-1502nd Hora150-300

All OddSignsAll evenSigns

5. Leo(Sun)4.Cancer(Moon)

4. Cancer(Moon)5. Leo(Sun)

Table 1.17: Jagannath HoraSign 1st Hora

(0-15)2nd Hora(15-30)

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

(Sun)Libra(Moon)Taurus(Sun)Sagittarius(Moon)Cancer(Sun)Leo(Moon)Pisces(Sun)Libra(Moon)Taurus(Sun)Sagittarius(Moon)Cancer(Sun)Leo(Moon)

(Moon)Aries(Sun)Scorpio(Moon)Gemini(Sun)Capricorn(Moon)Aquarius(Sun)Virgo(Moon)Aries(Sun)Scorpio(Moon)Gemini(Sun)Capricorn(Moon)Aquarius(Sun)

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Pisces Virgo

able 1.18: Parivrittidwaya HoraSign 1st Hora

0-152nd Hora15-30

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

Aries

Gemini

Leo

Libra

Sagittarius

Aquarius

Aries

Gemini

Leo

Libra

Sagittarius

Aquarius

Taurus

Cancer

Virgo

Scorpio

Capricorn

Pisces

Taurus

Cancer

Virgo

Scorpio

Capricorn

Pisces

Om Gurave Namah

Aw àwamaXyaye iÖtIy> pad>.atha pratham˜dhy˜ye dvitŸya× p˜da×

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SwamsaText 1.2.1

Aw Sva<zae ¢ha[am!.atha sv˜Õþo grah˜õ˜m.

atha-Hereafter we describe the results of; sv˜ - self including the soul (˜tmakaraka) and conscious body (Lagna); aÕþo- normally refers to Navamsa (but can also refer to other divisional charts); grah˜õ˜m –

planets & other bodies

TranslationThe results of planetary (and sign) placement based on the sv˜Õþa are being described.

PurportThere is considerable difference of opinion among astrologers regarding sv˜Õþa. Swa means the self and it is well known that the Sun, the Moon and the Lagna form the tripod of life. However, instead of the Sun, the individual soul in the chart is indicated by the Chara ˜tmakaraka. Thus, Swa can refer to both the Lagna in the physical level and the Chara ˜tmakaraka in the spiritual level. Thus, “sv˜Õþa” should be understood as the Navamsa of Lagna [and other planets (karakas)]. The Navamsa sign occupied by the ˜tmakaraka is called the K˜rak˜Õþa in the Navamsa chart itself. Similarly, the Navamsa sign occupied by the Lagna is called Lagnamsa. ‘sva’ generally refers to Lagna and in its broader sense, includes the ˜tmakaraka. The readings given here are for the Navamsa chart and not the Rasi chart.

The Lagnamsa represents that which is reading available or easily achieved as this indicates the abilities and skills

inherited by the native from his previous incarnations. This explains child prodigy and other wonders. The K˜rak˜Õþa, on the other hand, represents the desire of the soul. If the two conjoin, the stage is set for self-actualization. Instead, if the two are in Shadastaka1 life can be a bed of thorns. Similarly, consider other karakas from Bhava’s. Parasara2 has also taught sv˜Õþa to mean both K˜rak˜Õþa as well as Lagnamsa.

Signs & SwamsaText 1.2.2

p<c mUi;k majaRra>.pañca muÿika m˜rj˜r˜×

pañca - Pa=1, Cha=6; 16 reversed gives 61; 61=12 X 5 + 1; Thus, remainder ‘1’ refers to the first sign Aries; muÿika - rats, rodents;

m˜rj˜r˜× - cats etc.

TranslationAries (Navamsa) indicates rats, cats etc.

Purport

Text 1.2.3tÇ ctu:pad>.

tatra catuÿp˜da×tatra - Ta=6, Ra=2; 62 reversed gives 26; 26=12 X 2 + 2; Thus,

remainder ‘2’ refers to the first sign Taurus; catuÿp˜da× - quadrupeds.

TranslationTaurus Navamsa indicates quadrupeds (like cows, bulls) etc.

1 Mutually 6/8 places, which can occur, provided K˜rak˜Õþa is in the sixth or eighth house from Navamsa Lagna.2 Appendix-1: Swamsa

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Purport

Text 1.2.4m&TyaE k{fª> SwaELy< c.

m®tyau kaõý¨× sthaulyaÕ ca ||m®tyau = 15/12 = 3 Rem.

TranslationGemini Navamsa indicates trouble like itches, skin infection and over weight problems.

Text 1.2.5Êre jl k…óaid>.

dure jala kuÿ÷hadi× ||dure = 28/12 = 4 Rem.

TranslationCancer Navamsa indicates troubles from watery diseases, hydrophobia and leprosy.

Text 1.2.6ze;a> ñapdain.

þeÿ˜× þv˜pad˜ni ||þeÿ˜× = 65/12 = 5 Rem.

TranslationLeo Navamsa indicates danger from dogs, tiger and other such large canines.

Text 1.2.7m&Tyuv¾yai¶ k[í.

m®tyuvajjay˜gni kaõaþca ||

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jay˜ = 18/12 = 6 Rem; m®tyu = 15/12 =3 Rem; Thus m®tyuvajjay implies ‘like Gemini.’

TranslationVirgo Navamsa indicates trouble from fries, weight problem, skin infections etc.

Text 1.2.8la-e vai[Jym!.

l˜bhe v˜õijyam |l˜bhe= 43/12 = 7 Rem; v˜õijyam= trade and business |

TranslationLibra Navamsa indicates trouble from trade and business.

Parasara adds that he will be a skilful trader dealing with or making robes.

Text 1.2.9AÇ jls&rIspa> StNyhain>í.

atra jalas®rŸsap˜× stanyah˜ni×þca ||atra = 20/12 = 8 Rem.

Scorpio Navamsa indicates trouble from watery diseases, reptiles and snakes besides indicating shortage of mother’s milk.

Text 1.2.10sme vahnaʽa½ ³mat! ptnm!.

same v˜han˜ducc˜cca kam˜t patanam ||same = 57/12 = 9 Rem

Translation

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Sagittarius Navamsa indicates danger from accidents and fall from a height.

Purport

Text 1.2.11jlcr oecr oeq k{fª Êò¢Nwyí ir)e.

jalacara khecara khe÷a kaõý¨ duÿ÷agranthayaþca riphe ||

jalacara khecara khe÷a kaõý¨ duÿ÷agranthayaþca; riphe= 22/12 = 10 Rem

TranslationCapricorn Navamsa indicates danger from aquatic creatures, birds and spirits besides skin problem and/or psychic disorders.

PurportParasara adds that there will be gains from water dwelling creatures, conch, etc.

The nature of planets involved will also have a bearing on the results. If the Sun is in Capricorn Navamsa, birds are indicated. Saturn and Mercury indicate malefic birds as well as psychic disorders. The Moon and Venus rule water and indicate trouble from women, water creatures etc.

Text 1.2.12tqakadyae xmeR.

ta÷˜k˜dayo dharme ||dharme = 59/12 = 11 Rem.

TranslationAquarius Navamsa indicates construction of lakes, tanks, garden, roads, temples, etc.

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PurportIn the negative it could indicate trouble in such areas/places.

Text 1.2.13%½e xmR inTyta kEvLy< c.

ucce dharma nityat˜ kaivalyaÕ ca ||ucce = 60/12 = 12 Rem

TranslationPisces Navamsa indicates law abiding, religious and righteous person

Purport(i) Parasara adds that the K˜rak˜Õþa in Pisces indicates

mokÿa. (Emancipation from the cycle of birth).

(ii) Various kinds of problem have been indicated by planets occupying specific Navamsa. These problems arise in the life of the person if the ˜tmakaraka is afflicted. Physical problem are indicated by the Navamsa of the lord of the b˜dhaka sth˜na (obstructor).

Planets & SwamsaText 1.2.14

tÇ rvaE rajkayRpr>.tatra ravau r˜jakaryapara× ||

tatra= 26/12 = 2 Rem; ravau=Sun; r˜jakaryapara×

TranslationThe Sun in sv˜Õþa makes the native a keen government/political worker and good at social service.

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PurportSome astrologers have interpreted tatra as the second house. However, tatra also means ‘as per the preceding stanza’ which already refers to sv˜Õþa. Besides, I have relied on Parasara who has expressed a similar view.

Text 1.2.15pU[eRNÊzu³yae -aegI iv*ajIvI.

p¨rõenduþukrayo bhogŸ vidy˜jŸvŸ ||

TranslationThe full Moon and Venus is sv˜Õþa give all luxuries of life and an educationist is produced.

PurportParasara: The Full Moon makes for a fortune (luxuriant) knowledgeable person and the aspect of Venus confirms this.

Text 1.2.16xatuvaRdI kaENtayuxae výnjIvIc -aEm.

dhaturv˜di kauntayudho vahyainajŸvŸca bhaume ||

TranslationMars in sv˜Õþa gives expertise in metallurgy or in arms and warfare or in matters related to fire.

Purport

Text 1.2.17vi[jStNtuvaya> iziLpnae Vyvharivdí -aEme.

vaõijastantuv˜y˜× þilpino vyavah˜ravidaþca bhaume ||

Translation

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Mercury in sv˜Õþa gives business acumen and produces a skilled trader or a weaver, sculptor or one well versed in social and legal norms.

Purport

Text 1.2.18kmR }an inóa vedivdíy jIve.

karma jñ˜na niÿ÷h˜ vedavidaþcaya jŸve ||

TranslationJupiter in sv˜Õþa makes a karmayogŸ who will excel in any field due to his intelligence or one interested in philosophy and religious or a priest.

Purport

Text 1.2.19rajkIy> kaimn> zteiNÔyaí zu³e.

r˜jakŸya× kamina× þatendriy˜þca þuke ||

TranslationVenus in sv˜Õþa indicates a government or political official or a passionate person who virile up to a hundred years.

Purport

Text 1.2.20àisÏ kmaRjIv znaE.

prasiddha karm˜jŸva þanau ||

Translation

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Saturn in sv˜Õþa gives success in any line of activity and consequential fame.

Purport

Text 1.2.21xanu:kaíaEraí ja¼ilka laehyiÙ[í rahaE .

dh˜nuÿk˜þcauraþca j˜ðgalik˜ lohayantriõaþca rahau ||

TranslationRahu in sv˜Õþa produces a bowman or a thief. He may earn by dacoity or by cheating or he maybe capable of handling very poisonous and dangerous chemicals, medicines etc or an expert in metals/manufacturing activities.

Purport

Text 1.2.22gjVyvhair[íaEraí ketaE.

gajavyavah˜riõaþcauraþca ketau ||

TranslationKetu in sv˜Õþa indicates one who will earn through elephants or maybe a thief or a swindler.

Purport(i) Stanza 14-22 indicates the vocation and was

directly applicable in the days of Jaimini when vocational diversification was negligible and life was quite simple. However, the basic principles hold good even today. The Sun indicates government/political work while Venus indicates working in big bureaucracies in the private sector. Ketu no longer uses elephants to carry loads (at

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least very rarely) and huge diesel trucks and other transport vehicles have come to stay. In a subsequent stanza Jaimini indicates watch repairing under Ketu and this maybe extended to computers and other delicate working devices.

(ii) In actual practice very few horoscopes will indicate professional direction in the K˜rak˜Õþa. This is due to the fact that the ˜tmakaraka is the soul and the K˜rak˜Õþa planets indicate the desire of the soul. Everybody does not achieve this. The Lagnamsa indicates that which is easily obtained by the native and is a better indicator of the vocation/abilities. However, the Dasamsa (D-10) holds the key to the career & professional achievements and is beyond the scope of this book.

Text 1.2.23rivra÷_ya< spRinxnm!.

ravir˜hubhy˜Õ sarpanidhanam ||

TranslationThe Sun and Rahu joining sv˜Õþa indicate death due to snake venom.

Purport

Text 1.2.24zu-†òe siÇv&iÄ>.

þubhad®ÿ÷e satriv®tti× ||

TranslationIf a benefic aspects, this will not happen.

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Text 1.2.25zu-maÇ sMbNxa¾a¼ilk>.

þubham˜tra sambandh˜jj˜ðgalika× ||

TranslationIf the aforesaid combination is aspected/conjoined by a benefic, the native is a doctor handling poisonous drugs and curing venom afflictions.

PurportNotes: Parasara adds that while the aspect of a benefic indicates capability to cure snake venom and other poison affliction, the danger of snakebite should not be predicted. A malefics aspect surely indicates death due to snakebite.

Text 1.2.26k…jmaÇ †òe g&dahkae=i¶dae va.

kujam˜tra d®ÿ÷e g®d˜hako'gnido v˜ ||

TranslationMars alone aspecting/joining the combination (of Rahu & Sun) indicates a person who will burn the houses of others.

PurportParasara opines that Mars alone aspecting the Sun/Rahu in K˜rak˜Õþa indicates one who will burn his own house or that of others.

Text 1.2.27

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zu³†òe n dah>.þukrad®ÿ÷e na d˜ha× ||

TranslationVenus aspecting (such a fire hazard combination) produces a fire fighter (or the fire may not occear at all).

PurportAs Per Hindu tradition mah˜lakÿmŸ (the deity of Venus) holds the Agni stambhana Mantra and is always worshipped inside the lamp to protect the house from fire hazards and other evils.

Text 1.2.28guê†òe TvasmIp g&hat!.

gur¨d®ÿ÷e tv˜samŸpa g®h˜t ||

TranslationJupiter aspecting the fire hazard combination (instead of Venus) indicates one who will set five to his own house or that of a neighbour.

Purport(i) The stanzas 23-28 give a fine methodology for

understanding the combined influences of two or more planets.

(ii) The commentary of Neelakantha gives 121 stanzas in this Quarter whereas certain other commentators like Nrisimha Suri give 124 stanzas. These three additional stanzas appear after stanza 1.2.22. and are given below for academic purpose:

Text 1.2.22(A)

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tÇ mNd spRyaeSta<bUl dayI.tatra manda sarpayost˜mb¨la d˜yŸ ||

TranslationIf Saturn and Rahu are in sv˜Õþa the native is either a seller or consumer of betel leaves (and other aphrodisiacs).

Purport

Text 1.2.22(B) cape cNÔe naivk>.

c˜pe candre n˜vika× ||c˜pe = 16/12 = 4 Rem.

TranslationThe Moon in the fourth from sv˜Õþa produces a sailor.

Purport

Text 1.2.22(C) zu³ †òaE ivze;[.

þukra d®ÿ÷au viþeÿaõa ||

TranslationThe aspect of Venus (on the Moon in the fourth) will surely produces a sailor/navigator.

PurportVehicles are seen in the fourth houses and a watery planet like the Moon could indicate ships and boats depending on its dignity. The aspect of Venus, the natural significator of vehicles, ensures this.

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Text 1.2.29s guilke ivpdae iv;htae va.

sa gulike vipado viÿahato v˜ ||

TranslationGulika in sv˜Õþa makes the native consume poison or poison others.

Purport(i) Various drugs and psychotropic substances are

consumed by ignorant/misled people who are bound by its addiction. If Mars conjoin/aspect, the native sells or administers these drugs while Jupiter’s conjunction indicates self-consumption. The aspect of Venus or the Sun cures evil or prevents its occurrence.

(ii) Gulika is an Upagraha and is called the child of Saturn. The day duration is divided into 8 parts (called Yama) and, beginning from the weekday lord, in the sequence of the days of the week, each planet owns one part. The eight part is owned by Gulika. Thus, Gulika is the ascendant for the time ending the part ruled by Saturn. For example on a Wednesday (day birth), Saturn owns the 4th part. If the day duration was exactly 12 hours and the Sunrise at exactly 6 a.m., Gulika would rise at the end of the fourth part i.e. 12 4/8 = 6 hrs after Sunrise or 12:00 Noon. Table (1.19) gives the ready reckoner for calculating Gulika. The additional information required would be the Sunrise/Sunset and Day/Night duration depending on day/night birth.

Table 1.19: Gulika determinationPart of Ending time Part of Ending time

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Weekday Saturn of Saturn for12 hr day

Saturn of Saturn for12 hr night

Day Birth Night

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

10:30’+SR

9:30’+SR

7:30’+SR

6:00’+SR

4:30’+SR

3:00’+SR

1:30’+SR

3

2

1

7

6

5

4

4:30’+SS

3:00’+SS

1:30’+SS

10:30’+SS

9:00’+SS

7:30’+SS

6:00’+SS

Let us take a hypothetical case of birth on a Thursday; Sun Rise: 5:42’ a.m. and day Duration Hr 12:36’

Time of Gulika rising= S.R. + [(4:30’) Day Duration’) 12]= (5:42’) + [(4:30’) (12:36’) 12]= 10: 25’: 30” a.m.

Now determine the ascendant for the place for birth at 10:25’: 30” a.m. This is Gulika.

Text 1.2.30cNÔ†òe caErapùt xníaErae va.

candrad®ÿ÷e caur˜pah®ta dhanaþcauro v˜ ||

TranslationMoon aspecting/joining Gulika (in sv˜Õþa) indicates theft or receipt of stolen wealth.

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Purport

Text 1.2.31bux maÇ †òe b&hdœ bIj>.

budha m˜tra d®ÿ÷e m˜tra b®had bŸja× ||

TranslationMercury aspecting/joining Gulika (in sv˜Õþa) indicates hydrocele and similar diseases of the private parts.

Purport

Text 1.2.32tÇ ketaE pap†òae k[RCDed> k[Rraegae va.

tatra ketau p˜pad®ÿ÷o karõaccheda× karõarogo v˜ ||

TranslationKetu aspecting/conjoining sv˜Õþa results in a perforation of the eardrums or other ear ailments.

PurportParasara add that malefic should join/aspect.

Text 1.2.33zu³†òedIi]t>.

þukrad®ÿ÷edikÿita× ||

Translation

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Venus conjoining/aspecting Ketu (in sv˜Õþa) produces asceticism and religious learning. He maybe initiated into a religious order.

Purport

Text 1.2.34buxzin †òe invIRyR>.

budhaþani d®ÿ÷e nirvŸrya× ||

TranslationBoth Mercury and Saturn conjoining/aspecting Ketu (in sv˜Õþa) indicates impotency.

Purport

Text 1.2.35buxzu³†òe paEn> puink> dasIpuÇaE va.

budhaþukrad®ÿ÷e pauna× punika× dasŸputrau v˜ ||

TranslationBoth Mercury and Venus aspecting Ketu indicates a mimic or a talkative person or one born to a maidservant/concubine.

Purport

Parasara adds that the child will belong to a female remarried (i.e. native mother could be married a second time).

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Text 1.2.36zin†òe tpSvI à:ye va.

þanid®ÿ÷e tapasvŸ praÿye v˜ ||

TranslationSaturn aspecting (the Venus & Ketu in sv˜Õþa) produces a tapaþvi (one who undertakes powerful religious penances) or a servant.

Purport

Text 1.2.37zin maÇ †òe sNyasa-as>.

þani m˜tra d®ÿ÷e sany˜s˜bh˜sa× ||

TranslationSaturn alone aspecting (Ketu in sv˜Õþa) indicates that the native is a fraud in the garb of a sanyasi.

Purport

Text 1.2.38karka<ze riv zu³ †òe raj àeòa>.

k˜rak˜Õþe ravi þukra d®ÿ÷e r˜ja preÿ÷˜× ||

TranslationIf the Sun & Venus aspect/conjoin K˜rak˜Õþa, royal assignment (Govt./political office) is surely indicated.

Purport

Text 1.2.39

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ir)e bux†òe va mNdvt!.riphe budhad®ÿ÷e v˜ mandavat ||

TranslationMercury conjoining/aspecting the 10th from sv˜Õþa indicates results like Saturn (in sv˜Õþa vide Stanza 1.2.20).

PurportThis indicates skill and fame and is good for fortune as well, as Mercury is a natural benefic. Besides, like Saturn, it tends to promote a traditional vocation.

Text 1.2.40zu-< †òe Swey>.

þubhaÕ d®ÿ÷e stheya× ||

TranslationBeneficial aspect/conjunction (on the 10th house from Swamsa) produces stable fortune.

Purport(i) Malefics cause fluctuation of fortune.

(ii) Parasara adds that benefics joining/aspecting the tenth house from sv˜Õþa not only give stable fortunes, but also makes the native serious, strong (fixity of purpose) and intelligent. Malefics will not only harm the business/career but also deny filial bliss. Mercury and Venus give success in trade/career and produce great works. The Sun, Moon & Jupiter so related to the tenth will give Rajayoga (very high status and achievements).

Text 1.2.41rvaE guê maÇ< †òe gaepal>.

ravau gur¨ m˜traÕ d®ÿ÷e gop˜la× ||

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TranslationThe Sun in the 10th from K˜rak˜Õþa aspected by Jupiter produces a cowherd or milkman (or one associated in some manner with animal husbandry).

PurportThis is quite in contrast to Parasara views that Rajayoga results.

Text 1.2.42dare cNÔzu³†Gyaegat! àsad>.

d˜re candraþukrad®gyog˜t pras˜da× ||

TranslationMoon & Venus joining/aspecting the fourth from sv˜Õþa give a palatial residence.

Purport

Text 1.2.43%½e ¢he=ip.

ucca grahe'pi ||

TranslationExalted planets in fourth will also give a big residential house.

Purport

Text 1.2.44ra÷zin_ya< izlag&hm!.

rahuþanibhy˜Õ þil˜g®ham ||

Translation

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If Saturn & Rahu are in the fourth stones rocks and such material are used.

Purport

Text 1.2.45k…jketu_yamEiòkm!.

kujaketubhy˜maiÿ÷ikam

TranslationMars & Ketu in the fourth indicate use of clay and bricks.

Purport

Text 1.2.46guê[a daom!.

gur¨õ˜ d˜kham ||

TranslationJupiter in the fourth indicates that the house in made of wood.

Purport

Text 1.2.47ta[R riv[a.

t˜rõa raviõ˜ ||

TranslationSun in the fourth gives a house of thatched straw or grass.

Purport(i) Stanza 1.2.42-47 gives the methodology for

determining the size of the house as well as the

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type of building material that will predominate. The materials associated with each planet can also be use in other areas.

(ii) Stanza 1.2.42 may be compared with stanza 1.2.22 (c) provided under comments after stanza 1.2.22. The combination is the same and the results are grossly different. Are we to infer that every sailor must have a palatial house or, alternatively accept Neelakantha’s version of the Jaimini Sutras wherein stanza 1.2.22. (c) is absent? I leave it to the erudite reader to use his judgment.

Text 1.2.48sme zu-†Gyaegat! xmRinTy> sTyvadI guê-í.

same þubhad®gyog˜t dharmanitya× satyav˜dŸ gur¨bhaktaþca ||

TranslationBenefics in the ninth from sv˜Õþa make one righteous, honest (& truthful) and faithful/devoted to teachers and elders.

Purport

Text 1.2.49ANywa papE>.

anyath˜ p˜pai× ||

TranslationMalefics associated with the ninth produce the opposite qualities like dishonesty, faithlessness and unrighteousness.

Purport

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Text 1.2.50zinra÷_ya< guêÔaeh>.

þanirahubhy˜Õ gur¨droha× ||

TranslationIf Saturn and Rahu are in the 9th house, the native betrays his elders and preceptors.

Purport

Text 1.2.51rivguê_ya< gurivñas>.

ravigur¨bhy˜Õ guraviþv˜sa× ||

TranslationIf Sun and Jupiter are in the 9th house, the native is a confidant (or faithful) of his elders and teachers.

Purport(i) Stanza 1.2.48-51 gives the general principles

concerning the 9th house that deals with dharma (or religion) which is inherited from father (most societies are patriarchal) and the higher learning/wisdom which is obtained from ones teachers or from the boss in office. The natural significators for the two are the Sun and Jupiter.

(ii) Most commentators have given stanza 1.2.51 as gur˜vaviþv˜sva× (guravivñaSv>) instead of guraviþv˜sa×. The meaning changes completely indicating that the Sun and Jupiter in the 9th house make one faithless/disloyal to his parents and teachers. Such and interpretation is contrary to the basic principle enunciated by Jaimini in stanza 1.2.48 & 49 as Jupiter is a first rate benefic and the natural Guru. However any planet in the ninth

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house aspects the third house thereby is making the native passionate. Jupiter in the ninth producing a rebellious and disobedient person while also saying that a benefic in the ninth house makes the native truthful and obedient to his teachers & elders! Is contradictory. Hence the version given by this scribe may be accepted.

(iii) Parasara adds that Venus and Mars in the ninth house (from K˜rak˜Õþa) indicate that the lover (having illicit relationship with native) will die. Mercury and Moon in the ninth will cause imprisonment due to an illicit relationship. Jupiter alone in the ninth indicates excessive passion and sex.

Text 1.2.52tÇ -&Gv¼ark vgeR pardairk>.

tatra bh®gvaðg˜raka varge p˜rad˜rika× ||tatra= 26/12 = 2 Rem; bh®gvaðg˜raka varge p˜rad˜rika×

TranslationVenus or Mars owning the second house from sv˜Õþa produces passion and illicit relationships.

PurportSome commentators take Tatra to mean ‘like the pervious stanza’ thereby implying the 9th house. Tatra could also mean the second house. I have relied on Parasara for the interpretation.

ParasaraSva<zaÏne c zu³avgeR Syt! pardairk>.

sv˜Õþ˜ddhane ca þukr˜varge syat p˜rad˜rika× ||

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Text 1.2.53†Gyaega_yamixka_yamamr[m!.

d®gyog˜bhy˜madhik˜bhy˜m˜maraõam ||

TranslationVenus or Mars joining/aspecting the second makes him passionate till the end of life.

PurportWe can grade these kinds of people from the milder mere ownership of the second by Venus or Mars to the most hopeless cases where both Mars & Venus are in the second in a sign of either of the two.

Text 1.2.54ketuna àitbNx>.

ketun˜ pratibandha× ||

TranslationKetu associating with such a second house destroys this passion.

PurportKetu in the natural significator of emancipation and prevents the evils indicated by Venus/Mars on the second, unless it is itself obstructed by Mercury.

Text 1.2.55guê[a ôEn>.

gur¨õ˜ straina× ||

TranslationJupiter joining/aspecting the second makes the native excessively passionate and sensuous (provided Venus/Mars also influence).

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Purport

Text 1.2.56ra÷[a AxRinv&iÄ>.

r˜huõ˜ ardhaniv®tti× ||

TranslationRahu joining / aspecting the second cause the native to destroy all his wealth on account of his unbridled passion & licentious nature (provided Mars / Venus also influence).

PurportJupiter is expensive by nature and, if either of Stanza 1.2.52 or 53 are applicable, then the aspect or conjunction of Jupiter will merely expand the immoral behavior. This is the principle behind negative Jupiter, which gives diseases like cancer, where the cell growth is uncontrolled. Rahu on the other hand is diabolical and shows expenditure on low class women / prostitutes etc leading to poverty and grave.

Text 1.2.57la-e cNÔguê_ya< suNdrI.

l˜bhe candragur¨bhy˜Õ sundarŸ ||

TranslationJupiter or the Moon in the seventh house (from sv˜Õþa) gives a good looking (and fair complexioned) spouse.

Purport

Text 1.2.58ra÷[a ivxva.

r˜huõ˜ vidhav˜ ||

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TranslationRahu in the seventh brings a widow (or widower) in marriage.

Purport

Text 1.2.59zinna vyaixka raeig[I tpiSvnI va.

þanin˜ vay˜dhik˜ rogiõŸ tapasvinŸ v˜ ||

TranslationSaturn in the seventh brings an older (than normally expected) person in marries or the spouse could be religious (more ritualistic) or of poor health.

PurportSaturn generally indicates an older person, orthodox to the extent of being a dogmatic follower of rituals or one who is ailing. Mercury indicates a younger spouse. Customs vary both with time and across cultures.

Text 1.2.60k…jen ivklai¼nI.

kujena vikal˜ðginŸ ||

TranslationMars in the seventh indicates a spouse with deformed or defective limbs.

Purport

Text 1.2.61riv[a Svk…le guÝa c.

raviõ˜ svakule gupt˜ ca ||

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TranslationSun in the seventh shows that the spouse is favoured and protected by the family.

PurportParasara opines that the Sun indicates a spouse confined to domestic chores while others opine that she may have a clandestine relationship with an elder member of the family. This last interpretation is not acceptable as the Sun (unless debilitated) is not a malefic for domestic affairs of spouse/children. Another view that spouse will be learned, has been found to be true.

Text 1.2.62buxen klavtI.

budhena kal˜vatŸ ||

TranslationMercury in the seventh indicates a talented spouse conversant in the fine arts.

Purport

Text 1.2.63cape cNÔe[ Anav&te deze.

c˜pe candreõa an˜v²te deþe ||c˜pe= 16/12 = 4 Rem; candreõa an˜v²te deþe

TranslationIf the Moon in the fourth house the first mating (with women mentioned in the previous stanza) will be in the open or an uncovered place.

Purport

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(i) Some commentators interpret c˜pe to imply Sagittarius, but this is against the basic method of interpreting the Jaimini Sutras. The results of other planets are indicated for the benefit of readers-Sun indicates a garden, Mars a wall or such obstructions, Mercury a park or playground, Jupiter a temple, Venus shows a bathroom or bedroom, Saturn and Rahu indicate the tavern or some dirty place etc. the exaltation etc, aspect and signs involved should also be considered.

(ii) The principle involved is that the ‘place’ is in the tenth house from the activity. Since the previous stanzas speak of spouse in the seventh house, the tenth there from (fourth house) is the place where the mating occurs. Earlier stanzas 1.2.52-56 indicate illicit relation in the second house. Thus, the tenth there from i.e. the eleventh house from sv˜Õþa indicates the place where this mating occurs. Similarly, while the sv˜Õþa indicates the vocation, the place where this is practiced is the tenth house.

Text 1.2.64kmRi[ pape zUr>.

karmaõi p˜pe þura× ||karma = 51/12 = 3 Rem

TranslationMalefics in the third indicate courage and velour.

Purport

Text 1.2.65zu-e katr>.

þubhe k˜tara× ||

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TranslationBenefics in the third indicate cowardice.

Purport

Text 1.2.66m&Tyu icNtyae> pape k;Rk>.

m²tyu cintayo× p˜pe karÿaka× ||m²tyu = 15/12 = 3 Rem, cinta= 66/12 = 6 Rem

TranslationMalefics in the third and sixth make a good farmer or one living through agriculture.

PurportSubsequently Jaimini indicates this as a combination for working is the armed forces.

Text 1.2.67sme guê ivze;e[.

same gur¨ viþeÿeõa ||same= 57/12 = 9 Rem; gur¨ viþeÿeõa

TranslationJupiter in the ninth indicates a big landlord or a distinguished personality.

Purport(i) Malefics in the third produce a warrior or a brave

person while benefics produce a docile person. Basically the third also represents intelligence and indicates the direction of skill of the nativity. Venus in the third from sv˜Õþa gives artistic skill while Mercury may produce a writer. Mars will

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make one capable of carrying firearms and weapons. In this manner they also indicate the brave/cowardly person.

(ii) The sixth has to do with service (toil) and agriculture was the most common means of employment during the period of Jaimini. However, the sage is silent about benefics in the sixth and other kind of service will be indicated by them.

Text 1.2.68%½e zu-e zu-laek>.

ucce þubhe þubhaloka× ||ucce= 60/12 = 12 Rem; þubhe þubhaloka×

TranslationBenefics in the twelfth from sv˜Õþa take the soul to an auspicious world (of the departed) after death.

Purport(i) The four natural benefics, Jupiter, Mercury, Moon &

Venus, and the Sun indicate the five auspicious world of sva×, jana×, mana×, tapa× and satya. This is the Hindu belief. However, there is rebirth after this stay.

(ii) Most other religious have a simple afterlife theory of heaven and hell and astrologers can infer that benefics in the 12th indicate heaven while malefics indicates hell.

(iii) Parasara adds that malefics in the 12th indicate expenses on unlawful and bad activities while benefics give legitimate expenses.

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Text 1.2.69ketaE kEvLym!.

ketau kaivalyam ||

TranslationKetu in the twelfth gives final emancipation to the soul.

Purport(i) This Translation is a logical continuation of stanza 1.2.68. other opinions like a benefic in sv˜Õþa giving moksha (emancipation).

(ii) Parasarakarka<zadœ VyySwane Sv-aNySwe zu-hahe,

zÌitjIyte tSy zu-lekmvaßuyat!.karka<zadœ Vyye ketaE zu-oeqyuteiote,

tda tu jyte mui sayuJypdmaßuyat!.

k˜rak˜Õþ˜d vyayasth˜ne svabh˜nyasthe þubhah˜he |þadgatijŸyato tasya þubhalekamav˜pnuy˜t ||

k˜rak˜Õþ˜da vyaye ketau cubhakhe÷ayutekhite |tad˜ tu j˜yate mukti s˜yujyapadam˜pnuy˜t ||

If exalted planets or planets in own sign (i.e. 12th Lord itself) or natural benefics are placed in the 12th house from K˜rak˜Õþa, the soul transmigrates to beneficial world after death. If Ketu is so placed and only aspected or joined benefics, final emancipation (from the cycle of rebirth) shall be obtained.

Text 1.2.70i³ya capyeiviz;e[.

kriy˜ c˜payeviþiÿeõa ||

TranslationIf Ketu is in the fourth or twelfth from K˜rak˜Õþa, final emancipation will be granted.

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Purport(i) kriy˜= 12/12 = 12 Rem; c˜pa= 15/12 = 4 Rem. Thus one interpretation is that Ketu in the 4th/12th gives/leads to emancipation. In fact during the dasas when Rahu is in the 10th house (i.e. Ketu is in the fourth), the native goes on a pilgrimage and has a symbolic dip in sacred water to wash his sins. If such a placement of the nodes occurs from sv˜Õþa itself, they lead him towards emancipation.

(ii) The interpretation of 4th/12th as Cancer & Pisces does not link sv˜Õþa, while the interpretation of Kriya as Aries and Chapa as Sagittarius is literal and goes against the spirit of Jaimini Sutras, but is in the same vein as Parasara.

Parasarame;e xnui; va ketaE karka<zat! Vyye iste,

zu-oeqeq sN†òe sayuJypadmaNyeyat!.

meÿe dhanuÿi v˜ ketau k˜rak˜Õþ˜t vyaye site |þubhakhe÷e÷a sand®ÿ÷e s˜yujyap˜dam˜nyey˜t ||

If Ketu is in the twelfth house from K˜rak˜Õþa in Aries or Sagittarius conjoined or aspected by benefics, the native is led towards emancipation (of the soul). This is the second interpretation and is also accepted.

Text 1.2.71papErNywa.

p˜pairanyath˜ ||

TranslationMalefics in this place (i.e. 4th/12th houses) deny deliverance from the cycle of rebirth.

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PurportThe Sun is not a malefic for ecclesiastical affairs as it is the natural significator of Dharma (religion).

Text 1.2.72rivketu_ya< izve -i>.

raviketubhy˜Õ þive bhakti× ||

TranslationThe Sun & Ketu in the 12th house indicates a devote of þiva.

Purport

Text 1.2.73cNÔe[ gaEyaRm!.

candreõa gaury˜m ||

TranslationMoon in the 12th house shows devotion towards gauri (the fair lady who is the consort of Lord Siva and the Divine Mother).

Purport

Text 1.2.74zu³e[ lúMyam!.

þukreõa lakÿmy˜m ||

TranslationVenus in the 12th house shows devotion for lakÿmŸ (the Goddess of wealth & corn and consort of Vishnu).

Purport

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Parasara adds that the native will be prosperous.

Text 1.2.75k…jen SkNde.

kujena skande ||

TranslationMars in the 12th house shows devotion towards Skanda (Subramanya the warrior God).

Purport

Text 1.2.76buxzin_ya< iv:[aE.

budhaþanibhy˜Õ viÿõau ||

TranslationMercury or Saturn in the 12th house indicates devotion towards Lord Viÿõu.

Purport

Text 1.2.77gué[a saMbaizve.

gur¨õ˜ s˜mb˜þive ||

Translation

Purport

Text 1.2.78ra÷[a tamSya< ÊgaRpa<c.

r˜huõ˜ t˜masy˜Õ durg˜p˜ñca ||

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TranslationRahu in the 12th house shows devotion towards Tamasi (destroyer of darkness) or Durga (destroyer of all evils).

Purport

Text 1.2.79ketuna g[eze SkNde c.

ketun˜ gaõeþe skande ca ||

TranslationKetu in the 12th house shows devotion towards Ganapati or Skanda.

Purport

Text 1.2.80pap]eR mNde ]uÔdevtasu.

p˜parkÿe mande kÿudradevat˜su ||

TranslationSaturn in the 12th house in a malefic sign shows inclination for black magic, devilish worship and spirits.

Purport

Text 1.2.81zu³e c.

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þukre ca ||

TranslationVenus in the 12th house in a malefic sign gives similar results (i.e. devotion towards the dark forces).

Purport(i) The stanzas 1.2.72-81 indicate the deities popular in Hindulism. However the standard texts like Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra, Jataka Parijatha, Saravali etc, teach the deities of the seven planets from the Sun to Saturn are Agni, Jala, Skanda (Kartikeya), viÿõu, Indra, Sachi and Brahma respectively. þiva and þakti were the deities of agni & jala. This was the Vedic personification of nature. Subsequently, in books like Prasna Marga we find a very elaborate brahmancial scheme with a host of Gods and demi-gods.

(ii) For other religions, the basic principle can be easily adapted. For Vaisnavites, Parasara gives the ten avatars from Sri Ram to Sri Kalkin for the nine planets and the lagna (Sun to ascendant). Similarly, the ten Guru’s from Guru Nanak Dev to Guru Gobind Singh indicate the essence of the nine planets and lagna. In Christianity, Sun represents the Holy Ghost and Moon represents Mother Mary. Jupiter and Venus will indicate the saints (Jesus Christ is the great teacher) and angels. In this manner the erudite astrologer should indicate the worship.

Text 1.2.82AmaTy dase cEvm!.

am˜tya d˜se caivam ||

d˜se = 78/12 = 6 Rem.Translation

These results (religiosity) are also to be examined from the sixth from the Amatyakarak.

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Purport

Text 1.2.83itkae[e papÖeye maiÙk>.

trikoõe p˜padveye m˜ntrika× ||

TranslationIf two malefics are in trines (1st, 5th or 9th houses) the native gains expertise in spells (mantra) and occult knowledge.

PurportAt least one malefic gives knowledge of mantra, two indicates knowledge of mantra and their usage while more malefic give knowledge of Yantras and Tantra.

Text 1.2.84pap†òe in¢ahk>.

p˜pad®ÿ÷e nigr˜haka× ||

TranslationThe malefic in trines when aspected by other malefics gives expertise in black magic.

Purport

Text 1.2.85zu- †òe Anu ¢ahk>.

þubha d®ÿ÷e anu gr˜haka× ||

TranslationThe malefics in trines when aspected by benefics gives expertise in white magic.

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PurportA black magician uses the evil forces for harming others while a white magician uses the same to protect others. If this combination is in trines to Navamsa lagna, he will make a living out of this knowledge while if it is in trines to K˜rak˜Õþa, the magic is very strong.

Text 1.2.86zu³e #NdaE zu³ †òe rsvadI.

þukre indau þukra d®ÿ÷e rasavadŸ ||

þukre = 26/12 = 1 Rem.Translation

The Moon in sv˜Õþa aspected by Venus gives capability to deal with liquids and chemicals.

Purport

Text 1.2.87bux †òe i-;kœ.

budha d®ÿ÷e bhiÿak ||

TranslationMercury aspecting the Moon in sv˜Õþa produces a doctor or gives work related to medicine.

Purport

Text 1.2.88cape cNÔe zu³†òe pa{fu iñÇI.

c˜pe candre þukrad²ÿ÷e p˜õýu þvitrŸ ||

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c˜pe = 16/12 = 4 Rem.Translation

Moon in the fourth from sv˜Õþa aspected by Venus indicates leukoderma (or even leprosy).

Purport

Text 1.2.89k…j†òe mharaeg>.

kujad®ÿ÷e mah˜roga× ||

TranslationIf Mars aspect the Moon in the fourth, white Leprosy is caused.

Purport

Text 1.2.90ketu †òe nIlk…óm!,

ketu d®ÿ÷e nŸlakuÿ÷ham ||

TranslationKetu aspecting the Moon in the fourth indicates bluish leprosy.

Purport

Text 1.2.91tÇ m&taE va k…jra÷_ya< ]y>.

tatra m®tau v˜ kujar˜hubhy˜Õ kÿaya× ||

TranslationIf Rahu and Mars are in the fourth or fifth from sv˜Õþa, tuberculosis is indicated.

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PurportOthers have interpreted ‘Tatra’ as the second house, but. I have preferred the interpretation ‘as in the preceding stanza’ where the fourth house is referred to, based on Parasara teachings.

ParasaractuweR p<cmevafih iSwtaE ra÷k…RjaE yid,

]yraegae< -vet! tSy cNÔ†òaE tu iniít>.

caturthe pañcamev˜ýahi sthitau r˜hu-kujau yadi ||kÿayarogoÕ bhavet tasya candrad®ÿ÷au tu niþcita× |

Text 1.2.92cNÔ †òaE iníyen.

candra d²ÿ÷au niþcayena ||

TranslationIf the Moon also aspects/joins the combination (in preceding stanza), the disease is sure to occur.

Purport

Text 1.2.93k…jen ipqkaid>.

kujena pi÷ak˜di× ||

TranslationMars along in the 4th/5th house from sv˜Õþa indicates boils, ulcers, cuts or gangrene.

Purport

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Text 1.2.94ketuna ¢h[I jlraega va.

ketuna grahaõŸ jalarog˜ v˜ ||

TranslationKetu in the fourth/fifth house from sv˜Õþa indicates glandular ailments (like thyroid) or water borne diseases like dysentery, typhoid etc.

Purport

Text 1.2.95ra÷guilka_ya< ]uÔiv;ai[.

r˜hugulik˜bhy˜Õ kÿudraviÿ˜õi ||

TranslationRahu and Gulika in the fourth/fifth indicates affliction from dangerous poisons.

Purport

(i) Parasara Sv-aRnuguilkaE tÇ iv;vExaE iv;aidRt>.

svarbh˜nugulikau tatra viÿavaidhau viÿ˜rdita× ||

Parasara gives the broader interpretation of Rahu and Gulika in the fourth or fifth house to either indicate a doctor capable of handling deadly poisons or one who consumes such substances.

(ii) Notes under stanza 1.2.29 maybe perused. The aspect of Mercury or Venus indicates the medical knowledge to handle poisons. Jupiter’s aspect indicates consumption of poison by the native while the aspect of Mars indicates giving/selling such drugs/poisons. The aspect of the Sun gives death through shaks venom.

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Text 1.2.96tÇ znaE xnu:k>.

tatra þanau dhanuÿka× ||

TranslationSaturn (alone) in the fifth house produces an archer.

PurportIn the modern age this could vary from archery to using missiles. Spears etc.

Text 1.2.97ketuna "iqkayÙI.

ketun˜ gha÷ik˜yantrŸ ||

TranslationKetu (alone) in the fifth house gives abilities to make watches (and other precision equipment/light engineering/electronic goods).

Purport

Text 1.2.98buxen prm h<sae lagu–fI va.

budhena parama haÕso l˜guýŸ v˜ ||

TranslationMercury (alone) in the fifth house indicates an ascetic, member of a religious order or one who uses a walking stick.

Purport

Text 1.2.99

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ra÷[a laehyÙI.r˜huõ˜ lohayantrŸ ||

TranslationRahu (alone) in the fifth house indicates a metallurgist (or heary engineering).

Purport

Text 1.2.100riv[a ofœgI.

raviõ˜ khaýgŸ ||

TranslationThe Sun (alone) in the fifth indicates a swordsman (or one who carries a blade/knife).

Purport

Text 1.2.101k…jen k…NtI.

kujena kuntŸ ||

TranslationMars (alone) in the fifth indicates a lancer (or spear wielder).

Purport

Text 1.2.102mataipÇae> cNÔguê_ya< ¢Nwk«t!.

m˜t˜pitro× candragur¨bhy˜Õ granthak®t ||

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m˜t˜= 65/12 = 5 Rem;

TranslationAn excellent author is indicated by the presence of Moon & Jupiter in sv˜Õþa or the fifth there from.

Purport

Text 1.2.103zu³e[ ik<icËnm!.

þukrena kiñcid¨nam ||

TranslationVenus instead (or Jupiter in the 1st/5th house) also indicates an author, but of lesser capability.

Purport

Text 1.2.104buxen ttae=ip.

budhena tato'pi ||

TranslationMercury instead (of Jupiter or Venus in the 1st/5th houses) also indicates an author, but with even lesser capability.

PurportThe number of natural benefics in the Swamsa or 5th

house will determine the capabilities of the author. The presence of the Moon (Mind) is the primary factor Jupiter, Venus & Mercury give writing abilities, but in a decreasing order.

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Text 1.2.105zu³e[ svaRivdœ ¢iNwkí.

sukreõa sarv˜vid granthikaþca ||

TranslationVenus in sv˜Õþa or 5th indicates a poet, an eloquent speaker or a knowledge critic.

Purport

Text 1.2.106guê[a svaRivdœ ¢iNwkí.

gur¨õ˜ sarv˜vid granthikaþca ||

TranslationJupiter in sv˜Õþa or 5th indicates a genius having knowledge various branches and a great author.

Purport

Text 1.2.107n vaGmI.

na v˜gmŸ ||

TranslationHowever such a position of Jupiter (i.e. 1st/5th) does not give eloquence.

Purport

Text 1.2.108iviz:y vEyakr[ae vedveRda<giv½.

viþiÿya vaiy˜karaõo vedarved˜ðgavicca ||

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TranslationHowever Jupiter does indicate a grammarian, knowledge of religious scriptures (like Vedas, Bible, Quoran etc) and a philosopher & Vendantist.

Purport

Text 1.2.109s-a j–f zinna.

sabh˜ jaýa þanin˜ ||Translation

Saturn in the 1st/5th makes a man nervous in an assembly or a gathering.

PurportThis indicates stage fright and such people will shy away from the limelight.

Text 1.2.110buxen mIma<sk>.

budhena mim˜Õsaka× ||

TranslationMercury in the 1st/5th indicates a mim˜Õsaka or involvement in interpretation of text/available literature etc.

Purport‘Mimamsa’ is one of the six systems of Indian Philosophy.

Text 1.2.111

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k…jen nEyaiyk>.kujena naiy˜yika× ||

TranslationA logician is indicated by Mars in the 1st/5th.

PurportParasara adds legal knowledge and jurisprudence.

Text 1.2.112cNÔe[ sa<Oyayaeg}> saihTy}ae gaykí.

candreõa s˜ðkhyayogajña× s˜hityajño g˜yakaþca ||

TranslationThe Moon in the 1st/5th gives knowledge of the s˜ðkhya and yoga philosophies besides history (rhetoric’s & music) or produces a singer.

Purport

Text 1.2.113riv[a vedaNt}ae gIta}í.

raviõ˜ ved˜ntajño gŸt˜jñaþca ||

TranslationThe Sun in the 1st/5th gives knowledge of the Vedas and the Bhagvat Gita.

Purport

(i) Stanza 110-113, there are six systems of Indian philosophy including mim˜Õsa, s˜ðkhya, yoga etc. The Vedas refer to the four primary texts of Hinduism namely the Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva Veda while the Vedanta

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includes the various Upanishads culminating in the Bhagvat Gita of Sri Krishna.

(ii) Parasara adds that Sun in the fifth gives knowledge of music & ved˜nta.

Text 1.2.114ketu[a gi[t}>.

ketuõ˜ gaõitajña× ||

TranslationKetu in the 1st/5th gives mathematical ability.

PurportThis is important for astrology as well. Rahu indicates capability for research and mathematics.

Parasara :ketuna gi[t}a=sae rah[a=ip twEv c.

ketun˜ gaõitajñ˜'so r˜haõ˜'pi tathaiva ca ||

Text 1.2.115guésMbNxen sMàdayisiÏ>.

gur¨sambandhena samprad˜yasiddhi× ||Translation

Jupiter joining/aspecting the above planets in the 1st/5th will give all around knowledge, both traditional and modern and proficiency in at least one branch.

Purport

Text 1.2.116

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-aGye cEvm!.bh˜gye caivam ||

TranslationThe results (of stanza 1.2.102-115) are also applicable to the 2nd house.

Purportbh˜gye =14/12 = 2 Rem. However Parasara has indicated that 1st & 5th, these are applicable to the 2nd & 3rd houses as well.

Text 1.2.117sda cEvimTyke.

sad˜ caivamityake ||

TranslationSome astrologers opine that stanzas (1.2.102-115) are also applicable to the third house.

Purport

Parasara (i)iÖtIye c t&tIye Sva<zadev ivcaryet!,

-aveR sUúm)l< }aTva jatkSy )lMvdet!.

dvitŸye ca t®tŸye ca sv˜Õþ˜deva vic˜rayet |bh˜rve s¨kÿmaphalaÕ jñ˜tv˜ j˜takasya phalamvadet ||

Parasara opines that these results are to be seen from the second and third house as well as the lord of sv˜Õþa. These results in the Bhava will be temporary while in the nav˜Õþa they will be pronounced. The point is to confirm results from both Navamsa Lagna and K˜rak˜Õþa. While

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the results from nav˜Õþa lagna will be pronounced, those from K˜rak˜Õþa (indicating the desire of the soul) may manifest only during specific periods. It is the mismatch between navamsa lagna and k˜rak˜Õþa that leaves many desires unfulfilled thereby causing rebirth.

Parasara (ii)ketaE c gi[t}> SyaJJyaeit> zaôivzard>.sMàdaySy s<isiÏguRêsMbNxtae -vet!.

ketau ca gaõitajña× sy˜jjyoti× þ˜straviþ˜rada× |samprad˜yasya saÕsiddhirgur¨sambandhato bhavet ||

Ketu in sv˜Õþa / fifth gives mathematical ability and knowledge of astronomy/astrology. If Jupiter associates, this knowledge is obtained by inheritance and the teaching is fully digested.

(iii) Jaimini has not agreed to the inclusion of the third house as besides the 1st & 5th house, the second also may indicate the knowledge.

Text 1.2.1-Gye ketaE pap†òe StBxvakœ.

bh˜gye ketau p˜pad®ÿ÷e stabdhav˜k ||

TranslationKetu in the second aspected by malefics produces stammering and other speech defects.

PurportParasara includes the third house as well.

ParasaraketaE Sva<zadœiÖtIye va t&tIye StBxvakœ -vet!,

pap†òe ivze;[ manvae v…m]m>.

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ketau sv˜Õþ˜ddvitŸye v˜ t®tŸye stabdhav˜k bhavet |p˜pad®ÿ÷e viþeÿaõa m˜navo vaktumakÿama×||

Ketu in the second or third from sv˜Õþa produces speech defects. If malefics aspect, the defects are pronounced.

It is my opinion that the second house, which also determine knowledge like the fifth be considered as per the advice of Jaimini. The third house can influence only by way of Argala on both the 2nd and 5th houses and this is quite different. For example, Ketu in the 3rd house need not produces speech defects unless there is malefics is sv˜Õþa to aid it in causing papakartari yoga on the second house.

Text 1.2.119Svipt&pdadœ -aGyraegyae> pap saMye kemÔ‚m>.

svapit®pad˜d bh˜gyarogayo× p˜pa s˜mye kemadruma× ||

TranslationMalefics simultaneously in the 2nd and 8th houses from lagna, Arudha and sv˜Õþa cause Kemadruma Yoga (utter poverty).

PurportMalefics maybe in both the 2nd and 8th houses from the lagna, ˜r¨ýa lagna, K˜rak˜Õþa or lagn˜Õþa for the yoga to have effect. If malefics are in the 1st, 2nd and 8th houses simultaneously from either of the four places, than also Kemadruma yoga is caused, but to a lesser extent. If the yoga is from lagna or nav˜Õþa lagna, the effects are felt throughout life while from ˜r¨ýa lagna it indicates a financial down turn or fall. The yoga from K˜rak˜Õþa indicates one who will detest wealth and may become a renunciate.

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Text 1.2.120cNÔ†òaE ivze;e[.

candrad²ÿ÷au viþeÿeõa ||

TranslationIf the Moon aspects (the 2nd/8th house having malefics), abject poverty is caused.

PurportNatural Malefics should already from the Kemadruma yoga for the aspect/conjunction of the Moon to put its stamp of approval.

Text 1.2.121sveR;a cEv pak.

sarveÿ˜ caiva p˜ka ||

TranslationThe results will manifest during the dasas of the signs (or planets) concerned.

PurportThe argala and d®ÿ÷i of the sign/planet whose dasa is operative should also be examined as well as the various vargas.

EXPLANATORY NOTES & CASE STUDIEDS

1.SWAMSA: In Stanza 1.2.11 have preferred the broad interpretation of results of the various navamsa on the basis of the ascendant and planets instead of restricting it to K˜rak˜Õþa alone. The results indicate in the subsequent stanzas are generally negative and this need

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not always apply to the K˜rak˜Õþa as will be seen in actual practise. In fact ‘Grahanam’ covers the planets and the results (negative) of the navamsa of those planets inclined to indicate evil results should be studied.

(a) Badhak: It is the lord of obstruction. For a movable sign, the eleventh house , the ninth house for a fixed sign and the seventh house for a dual sign are the places of obstruction (Badhak sthana). The Lord of the badhaksthana from the ascendant shall surely be included to damage the health.

Chart 2: Male born 7.8.1963, at. 21:14’ IST at 21N28,’ 84E01’

In Chart 2, Pisces ascends and its seventh house (Virgo) is the badhaksthana. The Lord of this house (Mercury) is placed in Leo in the navamsa chart indicating the danger of bites from dogs and other canines (Stanza 1.2.6). In February 1969 the native was severely bitten by a dog. The Narayana Padakrama Dasa-antar was Pisces-Leo and the Vimsottari Dasa-antar was Jupiter-Mercury. The K˜rak˜Õþa is Virgo and Lagnamsa is Scorpio and neither has indicated the results. Thus, we may infer that the negative results of Navamsa should be studied from the evil planets like Badhak Lord etc.

The natively has a relatively comfortable life so far since Venus is in the navamsa lagna (stanza 1.2.15). His strong point in mathematic (Ketu in Lagnamsa-stanza 1.2.14)

Lag 13o50’ Mars 13o41’Ven14o56’ (PK)

Sun 21o4’ (BK) Mere 13o23’ Sat (R) 26o50 (AK)Moon 19o58’ (MK) Jup 26o7’ (AMK) Rah 25o46’ (DK)

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And knows astrology (notes under stanza 1.2.114). Note the strong relationship between Jupiter in Pisces in Ascendant and exalted Ketu in Sagittarius in the 10th

house in the Rasi Chart. The knowledge of astrology and the Vedas etc is largely inherited due to the blessing of his grand father and father as well (stanza 1.1.115 applies because the association of Ketu with Guru is very strong in the Rasi Chart). The native likes to write and, perhaps has such abilities as stanzas 1.2.102 (Moon) & 1.2.103 (Venus) are applicable from Lagnamsa. He used to paint in boyhood days and won a few prizes (stanza 1.2.105 artistic abilities) and can be a great critic (both of books and people!). finally Venus in lagnamsa is aspected by the Sun from Capricorn. Stanzas 1.2.14, 1.2.19 are applicable and he is employed in the Government. It is evident that all the results from lagnamsa have easily manifested in the early life.

K˜rak˜Õþa is Virgo with Saturn in it. Yet Stanza 1.2.109 does not yield results, as he is not afraid of the stage. In fact he has participated in a number of school/college plays, debates, seminars etc as indicated by Venus in lagnamsa (stanza 1.2.105). The natural question that arises in the real use of these temporary significators (Chara Karakas). As indicated the Atmakarak is the soul significator and shows the ‘inner drive’ and aspirations. These may or may not manifest depending on the extent to which the atmakarak is allowed to develop freely by the lagnamsa. For example, from the K˜rak˜Õþa (Virgo) the Sun is in the fifth house showing a deep desire to study Vedanta and music (stanza 1.2.113). The applicability of Stanza 1.2.83 may be noted, as there are all four malefics in trines to k˜rak˜Õþa. The native has some knowledge of mantra-shastra, yantra & tantra. Fortunately, the atmakarak is aspected by the moon (stanza 1.2.85) indicating that this knowledge will be used for beneficial purpose.

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Again, the Atmakarak (Sat) is like the Sun and the amatyakarak (Jupiter) is like the Moon (heart). The twelfth from k˜rak˜Õþa has Mercury in Leo aspected by the Sun. he belongs to a family of Shivaites and Sri Ram (Vishnu Avatar) and Lord Siva are worshipped. Similarly the sixth from Amatyakarak (in navamsa) Cancer is aspected by Jupiter, Ketu, Venus, Rahu, Mars showing devotion for many deities.

The Arudha Lagna (Rasi chart) is Sagittarius with Ketu in it. Saturn is in the second in Capricorn as the Sun is in the 8th house in Cancer. In Vimsottari Dasa-antar of Saturn-Ketu the family had a serve financial setback. Stanza 1.2.119 is applicable from Arudha lagna only. The presence of Jupiter in the ascendant was the saving grace.

Chart 3: Female born on 18th May 1974 at 5 a.m. IST, Bombay.

Lag 14o27’ Mars 23o6’ (AK) Ven 21o14’ (AMK)Sun 3o9’ (GK) Merc 18o9’ (MK) Sat 9o25’ (PUK)Moon 14o2’ (PK) Jup 20o27’ (BK) Rahu 27o10’

(DK)

A movable sign Aries rises in the ascendant. The badhak rasi (obstruction sign) is the eleventh house Aquarius, whose lord Saturn occupies Sagittarius navamsa. Stanza 1.2.10 was applicable and in the Vimsottari dasa-antar of Mercury-Saturn, she fell from the third floor of a high rise building. Yet she had a miraculous escape with just a broken leg that healed in a few months! The aspect of Jupiter on lagna and lagnamsa was the saving Grace. The lagnamsa is Leo and k˜rak˜Õþa is Aries. Yet stanzas 1.2.6 & 1.2.2 did not work proving that ‘Swamsa Grahanam’ Jaimini meant that the border results of

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Swamsa and the planets would be explained in this quarter.

The Moon is in the fourth house from lagnamsa aspected by Mars & Jupiter from Aries and the Sun & Venus from Capricorn. If we consider planetary sight (Graha dristi) as well, Rahu and Mars are both aspecting the Moon (debilitated in Scorpio in Navamsa). Thus, Stanza 1.2.91 & 1.2.92 apply indicating the dreadful disease Tuberculosis which disturbed her education and hospitalized her for a long time. The aspect of natural benefics Jupiter and Venus brought the cure. From K˜rak˜Õþa (Aries), the fourth is Cancer aspected by a debilitated Moon from a martian sign Scorpio (Rasi dristi) and also by Rahu if we consider Graha Dristi.

Thus, we can draw the following inferences: -

1. Malefic results of the divisions will be indicated by badhakesh (Lord of obstruction) and other evil planets.

2. In evaluating results of houses, the results of Lagnamsa will be more pronounced than the K˜rak˜Õþa.

3. In evaluating aspects, both Rasi dristi (Sign sight) and Graha Dristi (planetary sight) should be considered.

Chart 4: Lata Mangeshkar Born on 28th September 1929, 10:30’ PM IST, Indore.

Lag 26o9’ Mars 1o52’ (GK) Ven 10o49’ (MK)Sun 12o12’ (BK) Merc (R) 0o5’ (DK) Sat 2o7’ (PUK)Moon 16o58’ (AMK) Jup 23o34’ (AK) Rahu 27o4’ (PK)

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The Chart 4 belongs to the greatest lady singer of modern India who has to here credit the largest number of recorded songs in world. Jupiter is the atmakarak and the lagnamsa and K˜rak˜Õþa are one and the same (Leo). This is a specific Rajyoga. The Moon in the fifth from Swamsa produces a singer (Stanza 1.2.112) as Venus in Swamsa gives eloquence and artistic abilities (stanza 1.2.105). Further the Moon is in Sagittarius Namvmsa. However, it will be seen that she has not authored any books inspite of Jupiter, Moon & Venus in Swamsa/5th house. It is because the navamsa gives the general directions whereas subtle differences should be seen from the Dasamsa (D-10). Here popularity and fame can be judged by the presence of two natural benefics (Inc. Atmakarak) in Lagnamsa as the lord of lagnamsa (Sun) is exalted in the 9th house.

However, Saturn has played a very negative role in the chart as the Lord of Upapada (Capricorn) and its second house, it is in the 8th from Lagna in Rasi chart and debilitated in navamsa. She has not married and is, consequently, issueless. Besides Saturn is debilitated in the 9th house from Swamsa (stanza 1.2.50) and is with the Sun (Stanza 1.2.51). The debilitated Saturn deprived her of father (died) at a young age and she had to shoulder the entire responsibility of the family resulting in delay and denial of her marries. The presence of exalted Sun automatically cancels the negative aspect of ‘betrayal of father’ indicated by Saturn. Jupiter associating with the Swamsa/5th indicates that the knowledge of music will be traditionally acquired. Her father was her teacher, being a great singer of his times (the Sun is lord of Swamsa in the 9th house). The Sun is the Bhratrukarak and lord of Swamsa. Venus is in the fifth house from Bhratrukarakmsa indicating that her sister will also be talented. One younger sister Mrs. Asha

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Bhonsle in also a singer of international repute. Saturn the Putrakarak (child) is quite adversely placed and besides debility, is defeated by the exalted Sun and Ketu. Children were denied like marriage. Similarly, the darakarak (Mercury) in severely afflicted by Mars and Rahu denying marriage.

The following inferences maybe drawn from this charts reading.

1. When there are multiple vocational indications the Amatyakarak (Moon in the present case) has a deciding edge over other planets.

2. If the concerned Charakaraka is severely afflicted/weak, fruits from the concerned aspect of life may be either denied or delayed or bitter, (example Mercury in Darakarak and Saturn putra karak).

3. If a house has contradictory planetary indications, the stronger shall dominate (example Sun and Saturn in the 9th house where the results of the Sun have dominated).

The noteworthy point in chart 4 is that since the lagnamsa and k˜rak˜Õþa merge, the stage is set for self actualization in this life and she has reigned as the uncrowned Queen of Indian music for about four decades.

Chart 5: Male born on 24th June 1964 at 10:12’ am IST at 30N20’, 76E25’.

Inspite of Jupiter being the Atmakarak (i.e. placed in k˜rak˜Õþa the native does not have any fear of God nor is religious nor has any goodness.)

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The relationship with his wife is restricted to the extent of keeping his son happy. Wife is sickly and orthodox and a dogmatic follower of religious rituals (Saturn is in the 7th house from lagna and lagnamsa and is retrograde in its own sign i.e. very weak). The second from lagnamsa is Leo with its lord (Sun) eclipsed by Rahu. The second is aspected by a host of planets from movable signs including Venus (in Libra) and Mars (in Aries). The native has at least three affairs outside marriage with other married women and is an ‘expert’ at breaking homes. The devilish lust does not end in snaring married ladies as ‘prospective lady employees’ and even prostitutes are in the list. Unfortunately Ketu has nothing to do with the second from lagnamsa.

Chart 6: Alan Leo: 7th August 1860; 5:49’ am GMT; London.

Sun 22o58’ (PK) Merc 28o23’ (AK) Sat 6o32’ (OK)Moon 23o27’ (MK) Jup 16o30’ (GK) Rahu 9o17’ (PUK)

(30-9o17’=20o43’)

Chart 6 is the horoscope of noted astrologer of international repute. Ketu in the fifth from lagnamsa confirm his astrological acumen as Venus in Lagnamsa gives the much needed assimilating abilities. Saturn joins Venus to produces a Tapaswi (one who puts in great effort to achieve supernatural powers or for seeking God). Compare this to chart 2 where Venus and Ketu are in lagnamsa.

Now the atmakarak is debilitated and conjoins Rahu in Navamsa. This should have produced a metallurgist! Thus, it is evident that the vocation and skills should be studied from the lagnamsa instead of K˜rak˜Õþa. However, Rahu in K˜rak˜Õþa gave superb research

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abilities and coupled with Guru in 9th from K˜rak˜Õþa (excellent teachers) lead to his remarkable achievement and great intuition. The Sun is also in the 9 th from lagnamsa indicating that he would be trusted by the king (or powerful people). The most important point in any chart in the relationship between lagna lord and atmakarak. Here, the k˜rak˜Õþa (Pisces) in the eleventh from the lord of lagnamsa (Venus in Taurus) shows growth and harmony.

Chart 7: Dr. Rajendra Prasad 3rd December 1884; 8:45’am LMT 25N36, 85E10.

In the Navamsa chart 7, the Lagna and K˜rak˜Õþa are one and the same Virgo thereby setting the stage for self actualization. The lagnesh (Mercury) is in the ninth house (trine) indicating his initial profession, as a lawyer Since Saturn is the Atmakarak in lagna, stanza 1.2.20 applies indicating success in a chosen sphere, and Mercury (stanza 1.2.17 Lawyer) shows initial profession. The aspect of the nodes (especially Ketu) dragged him into the freedom struggle of India and the aspect of the Sun (from Sagittarius) indicated his final vocation as politics and his ascendancy to the post of President of India. Venus in the fifth shows eloquence and a successful debator. Both in the Rasi and navamsa there is a grahamalika yog from the ninth house to ascendant (Rajyoga).

Now among the signs aspecting the dual lagnamsa & K˜rak˜Õþa, Sagittarius is the strongest and the presence of the Royal Sun in a friendly sign gave him the high position as the first President of India. Stanza 1.2.47 indicates that the Sun in the fourth will give residence in a thatched house. However, this will happen if the Sun is

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weak or in inimical signs, but in exaltation or friendly sign or in conjunction with exalted planets (Ketu) Stanza 1.2.43 would apply indicating the Royal residence (i.e. Rashtrapati Bhawan).

Stanza 1.2.48 applies indicating righteousness and devotion due to Mercury and stanza 1.2.49 indicates a rebellious nature due to Mars. These need not function towards one and the same individual (Guru). Since Mercury is lagnesh, the truthfulness and righteous disposition would be a marked natural trait whereas Mars would give the drive to rebel against oppression or the king (i.e. British Indian Government.

Reader may note stanza 1.2.52 applies as the second house is a varga of Venus and is aspected by Mars. Yet, Dr. Prasad was a gentleman with self control. This is due to the exaltation of the seventh lord Jupiter which annulled the negative effects of the second house ownership of Venus and aspect of Mars.The following inference maybe drawn from this chart: -

The mere presence of a negative yoga does not give the results if the concerned house is strong. (Venus & Mars influencing the second as the 7th lord Jupiter is exalted)The house occupancy of the lagnesh is a vital factor in determining the drive and prim desire.The relationship between the Lagnamsa and K˜rak˜Õþa is the deciding factor for judging the level of rise.The presence of the nodal axis if in 4th & 10th houses could indicate either Rajyoga (Ketu in 4th) or pravrajya yoga (Ketu in 10th). Ketu in the fourth acts as Grihakarak and in the tenth as the Mokshakarak.

CHART 8: Rama Krishna Paramhamsa; 18th February 1836; 6:23’ am; 22N53, 87E44

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Lag 3o12’ Jup14o28’ (PUK) Sun 6o53’ (DK)

Ven 9o5’ (GK) Moon 22o6’ (BK) Sat 14o35’ (PK)

Mars 22o16’ (AMK) Rahu 2o53’ (AK) Merc 15o5’ (MK)

Chart 8 is the horoscope of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa, the saint of modern India.

In the navamsa, Libra rises with Venus in the twelfth house (emancipation). Both Venus and Mars are exalted in Rasi and debilitated in navamsa indicating pravrajya yoga. Thus, the two primary ‘passionate’ planets have also contribute to the Sanyasi yoga. Jupiter in the fifth indicates deep knowledge of the Vedas and scriptures, especially in a philosophical sign Aquarius. The presence of Mercury and Saturn (as 5th Lord) consolidated the Gyana yoga giving knowledge of social systems, law (traditional) and every branch of knowledge including life after death. The nodal axis is alone the 4th-10th houses with Ketu in the 10th house aspecting the second house as well (confirming his Brahmacharya). Mars does aspect the second house, but is in debility and is defeated by Ketu (Stanza 1.2.54 dominates and the sage, although married lived like a celibate).

Rahu is the Atmakarak and is, naturally, placed in K˜rak˜Õþa. Does that him diabolical or tamasic? Definitely not since the Atmakarak represents God in the chart, and since Rahu is also the Lord of Lagna (in Rasi Chart) and placed in the fourth house, it shows that a sage is born. Rahu is also the dispositor of luminaries in Rasi Chart. The Putrakarak (Jupiter) is retrograde in the fifth (both in Rasi and amsa). In amsa, Saturn & Mercury afflict the putrakarak thereby denying progeny. However, Jupiter gave him an excellent disciple (also seen from 5th

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house and putrakarak; Swami Vivekananda, who was born in Sagittarius Lagna of Jupiter) spread his teachings throughout the world and founded the Ramakrishna Mission.

Jaimini has taught that the spiritual diety is to be seen from (1) the 12th house from Atmakarak (2) the sixth house from Amatyakarak and (3) the Bhratrukarak. The twelfth (emancipation) from K˜rak˜Õþa is the symbolic world to which the soul departs and hence, is the place of Atma Gyana or Gyanayoga (the yoga of knowledge). The sixth (service) from Amatyakarak shows the Karmayoga (yoga of Action) and also shows the sustainer in the present world. The Bhratrukarak shows Bhakti or the undying attachment of the heart. In the navamsa the K˜rak˜Õþa is Capricorn with the Sun in the 12th house in Sagittarius. The Sun represents Lord Siva and Sagittarius shows him from as the teacher. Sri Ramakrishna’s tutelary diety and the passage of soul were Sri Dakshineswara (from of Lord Siva as the teacher) and Satyaloka, respectively. The Amatyakarak Mars is in Cancer and sixth there from is again Sagittarius with the Sun in it indicating that his sustenance (both physical and spiritual) will be done by Sri Dakshineswara and his Karma yoga that leads to undying fame shall be brought about by the Sun is Sagittarius. It is indeed noteworthy that swami Vivekananda was born in Sagittarius ascendant with the Sun. In fact, Ramakrishna Paramhansa used to say that in Swami Vivekananda he saw the Lord Siva. Is it a mere coincidence that Swami Vivekananda, his most illustrious disciple founded the Ramakrishna mission that has given the Paramhansa and his teachings undying fame. The Bharatrukarak is the Moon showing the bhakti (love and attachment) for the Divine mother in the from of Sri Kali Ma.

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Chart 9 Satyam Gaur 4th November 1970 4: 06’ PM IST 30N44; 76E53

Moon 21o22’ (PUK) Jup 21o56’ (PK) Rahu 53o3’ (BK)Lag 20o18’ Mars 16o4’(DK) Ven (R) 27o32’ (AK)Sun 18o9’ (GK) Merc 23o7’ (MK) Sat (R) 26o9’ (AMK)

Chart 10: Shivam Gaur 4th November 1970 4:08’ PM IST 30N44’, 76E53’

Chart 9 & 10 belong to two twins born about 2 minutes apart. Most astrologers who ignore the vargas would be at pains to explain as to how the lives of these two twins are so different. The Rasi chart is exactly identical and so are Aroodhas, Chara karakas etc. However, the Navamsa lagna has changed. Chart 9 has Sagittarius navamsa ascending as Chart 10 has Capricorn navamsa ascending.

Satyam (Chart 9 Navamsa) is a brilliant student (Jupiter and Mercury in the fifth house), and is very optimistic (Sagittarius rising). His childhood days were spent with his maternal grandmother (Venus aspects amsa lagna).

Chart 10: Shivam Gaur 4th November 1970 4:08’ PM IST 30N44’, 76E53’

Chart 9 & 10 belong to two twins born about 2 minutes apart. Most astrologers who ignore the vargas would be at pains to explain as to how the lives of these two twins

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are so different. The Rasi chart is exactly identical and so are Aroodhas, Chara karakas etc. However, the Navamsa lagna has changed. Chart 9 has Sagittarius navamsa ascending as Chart 10 has Capricorn navamsa ascending.

Satyam (Chart 9 Navamsa) is a brilliant student (Jupiter and Mercury in the fifth house), and is very optimistic (Sagittarius rising). His childhood days were spent with his maternal grandmother (Venus aspects amsa lagna).

He is brave (Mars & Ketu in the 6th house) but is not very good in science. He is good in commerce and accountancy (Mercury in 5th house) and has a job as an accountant. The Atmakarak (Venus) is in a quadrant and aspects the ascendant, and the lord of ascendant (Jupiter) is in the eleventh from it. The Sun also aspects the ascendant (he has a receding hair line and good eyesight). Both the Sun & Venus so placed ensure good health and jovial & amicable disposition.

Shivam (Chart 10 Navamsa) is a mediocre student (Mars & Ketu in the 5th except mathematics) and was more interested in games. The Atmakarak (Venus) is in the 6 th

house and the Lagnesh (Saturn) is in the sixth from K˜rak˜Õþa. He is of very poor health having kidney stones and various other problems. Mars (also as 4th

Lord) aspects the ascendant to show his childhood days with mother. With Capricorn rising in navamsa, he is a skeptic and has little belief in astrology or such areas instead, always wanting ‘rational’ (bounded!) explanations. He has weak Sight as the Sun and Venus aspect the twelfth and is somber and serious (Saturn & Rahu aspect the ascendant).

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The following inference can be arrived at from these charts: -

The navamsa chart holds the key to deciphering the horoscope and is an indispensable tool.

The disposition of planets from lagnamsa give pronounced results.

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` gurve nm>om gurave nama×

Aw àwmaXyaye t&tIy> pad>atha pratham˜dhy˜ye t®tŸya× p˜da× ||

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Text 1.3.1Aw pdm!.

atha padam ||

TranslationThe results of Arudha Lagna are enunciated.

PurportThe method of computing the Arudha (Image) of Lagna and the other houses has already been indicated by Jaimini in Stanza 1.1.30-32.

Some divergent opinions have been expressed about the computation of Arudha and, especially the upapada. In case of further doubts readers may refer to my article ‘Resolving the upapada Riddle’ in the Astrological Magazine (April 1997 Issue).

Text 1.3.2Vyye s¢he ¢h †òe va iïmNt>.

vyaye sagrahe graha d®ÿ÷e v˜ þrimanta× ||vyaye= 11/12 = 11 Rem; sagrahe graha d®ÿ÷e v˜ þrimanta×

Translation

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A planet conjoining/aspecting the eleventh house (from Arudha Lagna) is the harbinger of prosperity (and indicates the sources of enrichment/wealth).

Purport

Text 1.3.3zu-ENyaRya‘a->.

þubhairny˜y˜ll˜bha× ||

TranslationBenefics (placed in or aspecting the 11th house) indicate gains through righteous means or legally acceptable methods.

Purport

Text 1.3.4papErmageRn.

p˜pairam˜rgena ||

TranslationMalefics (in/aspecting the eleventh) indicate gains through questionable and illegal means.

Purport

Text 1.3.5%½aidi-ze;at!.

ucc˜dibhiþeÿ˜t ||

Translation

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Exaltation, own sign placement etc. of the planet (conjoining / aspecting the eleventh) should be considered.

Purport(i) ‘uccha could also imply the twelfth house (60/12 =

12 Rem), but then the stanza would not make any sence, besides ‘adibih’ (‘and other’) has also been added.

(ii) If the planet is exalted or debilitated, a high level of income is indicated; if in own sign above average income; if in friendly signs, average income and in inimical signs, below average income. For financial matters, the following table 1. maybe used.

(iii) If a malefic planet aspecting/conjoining the eleventh (from Arudha lagna) simultaneously joins/aspect the sixth house, the income is surely from questionable means. The sources of such income have been indicated by Jaimini in subsequent stanzas. However, the sign and aspects should also be considered. Similarly, inferences can be made from the lord of eleventh house from Arudha lagna.

Text 1.3.6nIce ¢h †Gyaegadœ VyyaixKym!.

nŸce graha d®gyog˜d vyay˜dhikyam ||

TranslationPlanets conjoining or aspecting the twelfth house from Arudha lagna cause losses and expenses.

Purport

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The exaltation, debilitation and other placements should also be considered as pointed out in the notes under stanza 1.3.5.

Text 1.3.7rivra÷zu³En&Rpat!.

ravir˜huþukrairn®p˜t ||

TranslationThe Sun, Rahu & Venus influencing the twelfth house show losses/expenses due to the king.

PurportThe king in today’s context should imply Government, and top politicians in power if it is the Sun. Government action like penalty payments; fines etc are indicated by Rahu. Venus indicates expenses on entertainment etc of middle & lower level bureaucrats.

Table 1.20 : Planetary Placement & Friendship for FinancePlanet Exaltatio

n/Debilitation

OwnSign

Friends Friendly Sign

Sun Aries/Libra Leo Jupiter Sagittarius, Pisces

Moon Taurus/Scorpio

Cancer Mercury &Jupiter

Virgo, GeminiSagittarius, Pisces

Mars Capricorn/Cancer

AriesScorpio

Mercury &Venus

Virgo, GeminiTaurus, Libra

Mercury Virgo/Pisces

Gemini,Virgo

All planetsexcluding Sun

All signs exceptLeo

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Jupiter Cancer/Capricorn

Sagittarius,Pisces

All planetsexcludingMars

All signs exceptAries & Scorpio

Venus Pisces/Virgo

Taurus,Libra

All planetsexcludingSun & Moon

All signs exceptLeo & Cancer

Saturn Libra/Aries

Capricorn,Aquarius

MercuryJupiterVenus

Taurus, Libra,Gemini, Virgo,Pisces, Sagittarius

Rahu Gemini/Sagittarius

Aquarius Venus, SaturnJupiter, Mercury

Libra, CapricornVirgo, Gemini,Pisces, Sagittarius

Ketu Sagittarius Scorpio Sun, Moon Leo, Cancer, Aries,

Text 1.3.8cNÔ†òaE iníyen.

candrad®ÿ÷au niþcayena ||

TranslationIf the Moon also aspects the twelfth house (with the Sun, Venus or Rahu) these losses are sure to accrue.

PurportThe lunar aspect/conjunction of the twelfth from Arudha lagna will cause trouble from the ‘king’ provided either one or more of the Sun, Venus or Rahu also aspects/conjoins the twelfth house.

Text 1.3.9

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guê[a krmUlat!.gur¨õ˜ karam¨l˜t ||

TranslationJupiter aspecting or conjoining the twelfth shows expenses on account of taxes, tolls etc.

Purport

Text 1.3.10k…jzin_ya< æat&muoat!.

kujaþanibhy˜Õ bhr˜t®mukh˜t ||

TranslationMars and/or Saturn aspecting (or conjoining) the twelfth shows losses through younger and /or elder brothers (or co-borns) respectively.

Purport

Text 1.3.11buxen }ait_yae ivvadaÖa.

budhena jñ˜tibhyo viv˜d˜dv˜ ||

TranslationMercury aspecting or conjoining the twelfth indicates losses through litigations or due to cousins and other relatives.

Purport

Text 1.3.12

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@tEVyRy> @v< la->.etairvyaya× evaÕ l˜bha× ||

TranslationThe sources of expenses (indicated in Stanza 1.3.7. to 11) will indicate the sources of gains if the concerned planets are in the eleventh house.

PurportThe sources of gains and expenses will be indicated by the planets in the eleventh and twelfth from Arudha lagna. If Mars is in the eleventh, gains could accrue from younger brother.

The stanzas 1.3.7. to 11 are merely indicative of the sources of losses/expenses. These could also be caused by the other significations of the planets. For example, Mars in the twelfth house could cause losses due to enemies or the Sun in service etc. The other indications of planets can be studied from standard texts.

Text 1.3.13la-e ra÷ketu_yamudrraeg>.

l˜bhe r˜huketubhy˜mudararoga× ||l˜bhe= 43/12 = 7 Rem; r˜huketubhy˜mudararoga×

TranslationRahu or Ketu in the seventh house (from Arudha lagna) indicates diseases in the stomach region.

PurportThe planets and signs influencing such a Rahu/Ketu in the seventh house indicate the specific part of the middle body or stomach. For example, Jupiter aspecting Rahu in the seventh would indicate liver complaints. In chart 2 (page-30) Rahu is in the seventh from Arudha

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lagna aspected by Jupiter. The native suffered from jaundice.

Text 1.3.14tÇ ketuna HiqitJyain il¼ain.

tatra ketun˜ jha÷itijy˜ni liðg˜ni ||

TranslationKetu in the second house indicates prematurely graying hair or an elongated penis.

Purport

Text 1.3.15cNÔguêzu³e;u ïImNt>.

candragur¨þukreÿu þrŸmanta× ||

TranslationMoon, Jupiter or Venus in the second cause prosperity and wealth.

Purport

Text 1.3.16%½en va.

uccena v˜ ||

TranslationExalted planets in the second house also bring in wealth and prosperity.

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Purport

Text 1.3.17Sva<zvdNyTàaye[.sv˜Õþavadanyatpr˜yeõa ||

TranslationThe stanzas pertaining to Swamsa (Chapter 1 Quarter II) also apply to the Arudha lagna.

Purport

Text 1.3.18la-epde keNÔ iÇkae[e va iïmNt>.

l˜bhepade kendra trikoõe v˜ þrimanta× ||

TranslationThe darapada in a quadrant or trine (from Arudha lagna) brings the blessing of Sri Devi (i.e. prosperity & good fortune).

PurportThe seventh represents spouse. Venus owns the second and seventh houses of the natural zodiac and represents Sri Devi or Laxmi vide stanza 1.2.74. The darapada is the Arudha of the seventh house. If this pada is in a quadrant or trine from Arudha lagna, prosperity is indicated as the seventh house also decides matters pertaining to money & business.

Text 1.3.19ANywa Ê>Swe.

anyath˜ du×sthe ||

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TranslationIf the darapada is in other houses (other than quadrant/trines), the native is unfortunate.

Purport

Text 1.3.20keNÔ iÇkae[aepcye;u mEÇI.

kendra trikoõopacayeÿu maitrŸ||

TranslationThe darapada in a quadrant or trine from Arudha Lagna indicates martial harmony and physical compatibility.

Purport

Text 1.3.21irpuraegicNtasu vErm!.

ripurogacint˜su vairam ||ripu= 12/12 = 12 Rem; roga= 32/12 = 8 Rem; cint˜= 66/12 = 6

Rem; vairam

TranslationThe darapada in the sixth, eight or twelfth houses from Arudha Lagna makes the couple inimically disposed towards each other.

PurportThe darapada rules finances (through business etc) and physical compatibility between the couple (i.e. native and spouse)

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(a) If the darapada is in a quadrant or trine from Arudha lagna, it augurs prosperity and physical felicity with spouse.

(b) If the darapada is in the sixth, eighth or twelfth from Arudha lagna, not only poverty is there (around the time of marriage), but also the couples are not physically compatible,

(c) If the darapada is in the third or eleventh from Arudha lagna, finances will be poor but there will be physical harmony in marriage.

Text 1.3.22piÆla-yaeidRò(a inra-asagRlya.

patnil˜bhayordiÿ÷y˜ nir˜bh˜s˜rgalay˜||patni= 61/12 = 1 Rem; l˜bha= 43/12 = 7 Remp; yordiÿ÷y˜

nir˜bh˜s˜rgalay˜

TranslationGood fortune should be deduced if the lagna or the seventh have unobstructed Argala.

PurportArgala has been explained is chapter 1 Quarter I.

Text 1.3.23zu-agRle xnsm&iÏ>.

þubh˜rgale dhanasam®ddhi× ||

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Benefics causing unobstructed argala on the lagna or 7 th

house give wealth and prosperity.Purport

(i) Planets both benefic and malefic causing unobstructed argala on a house or karaka promote its significations either by foul means. If natural benefics are involved the means employed are fair and the fruits thereof are wealth, prosperity and well being. If natural malefics are involved foul means are used to achieve the objective of the concerned house or karaka and the fruits thereof, in the long run, are bound to be adverse.

(ii) For ultimate fructification the argala must be stronger than the obstruction.

Text 1.3.24jNmkal"itkaSvekòasu rajan>.

janmak˜laghatik˜svekadrÿ÷˜su r˜j˜na× ||

TranslationLagna, Hora Lagna and Ghatika lagna aspected (or conjoined) by one planet produces a Rajyoga.

Purport

Text 1.3.25piÆ la-yaeí raZy<zk N†Ša[EvaR.

patni l˜bhayoþca r˜þyaÕþaka nd®kk˜õairv˜ ||patni= 61/12 = 1 Rem; l˜bha= 43/12 = 7 Rem; r˜þyaÕþaka

nd®kk˜õairv˜

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TranslationThe aspect (or conjunction of the planet mentioned in the previous stanza) could be to the first or seventh house (from the three ascendants i.e. lagna, hora lagna or ghatika lagna) and could occur in the Rasi, Navamsa or Drekkana charts.

Purport(i) Stanza 1.3.25. is in continuity to stanza 1.3.24

which is also continued by the next stanza 1.3.26. Hence this interpretation.

‘Patnilabhayosche’ means ‘first or seventh houses’ and indicates that the aspect mentioned in the pervious stanzas could be to the first or seventh houses from the three ascendants to fulfill the criteria.

(ii) ‘Rasi’ has been interpreted as the Janma Chakra (D-1) i.e. ‘Lagna’ as it occurs with the words Navamsa (D-9) and Drekkana (D-3). Neelakanthas view of ‘Rasi’ as ‘the Moon sign’ does not see appropriate.

(iii) The aspect of the planet to the ascendant/7th

house from lagna, Hora Lagna or Ghatika Lagna could occur in either of the 3 charts i.e. the divisional charts should be considered independently.

Text 1.3.26te:vekiSmn! NyUne NyUnm!.teÿvekasmin ny¨ne ny¨nam ||

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If either one or two of the lagna, hora lagna or ghatika lagna or the seventh houses is not aspected by the (yogada) planet, the Rajyoga is reduced proportionately.

PurportFor a powerful Rajyoga the lagna, hora Lagna and Ghatika lagna (or their seventh house) should be aspected by one planet fails to aspect either one of the three, the Rajyoga is reduced and if it fails to aspect/join two of the three ascendants, the Rajyoga is even weaker.

Text 1.3.27@vm<ztae †Ša[tí.

evamaÕþato d®kk˜õataþca ||

TranslationThe above rules of reduction (in the preceding stanza) is applicable to the evaluation of the Rajyoga in Navamsa and Drekkana charts as well.

PurportA perfect Rajyoga requires aspect to the ascendant, Hora Lagna and Ghatika lagna in either of Rasi, Navamsa or Drekkana charts. The fever aspects to two or one special ascendant reduces the Rajyoga. This is to be seen in the Navamsa and Drekkana charts as well. However, a perfect Rajyoga in the Rasi chart is far more effective than in a Navamsa or Drekkana chart. Similarly, if two or more planets become yogadas, the Rajyoga is proportionately strengthened.

The following points should also be borne in mind while evaluating the Rajyoga:

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The strength of the yogada planet like being in exaltation, moolatrikona etc. or being involved in other yogas like parivartan (exchange of signs) or such other combinations.

The nature of the yogada and the nature of planets aspecting the yogada. The aspect of the Sun gives moral fiber and character. The aspect of the Moon ensure reputation, mental strength and good will. The aspect of Mars gives daring and physical strength. The aspect of Mercury gives oratorical abilities and friends and relatives. The aspect of Jupiter gives wisdom and learning. While that of Venus gives good looks and luxuries. The aspect of Saturn gives servants. The aspect of Rahu give foreign associates while that of Ketu gives bellicose companions.

If Jupiter is the yogada, Rajyoga comes through the elevation of others or voluntary renunciation by the superior while Saturn causes a downfall of the superiors. Rahu gives Rajyoga by causing a scandal and destroy the health of the competition. In this manner, the effects of the yogada, aspects and argalas on the yogada should be analyzed.

Unless the yogada is supported by the Sun, the Rajyoga cannot be initiated and unless supported by the Moon the same cannot be sustained. Without the luminaries support, some yoga effects will be left during the period of the yogada.

Text 1.3.28

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zu³cNÔyaeimRwae †òyae> is<hSwyaevaR yanvNt>.þukracandrayormitho d®ÿ÷ayo× siÕhasthayorv˜

y˜navanta× ||þukracandrayormitho d®ÿ÷ayo× siÕha= 87/12 = 3 Rem; sthayorv˜

y˜navanta×

TranslationIf the Moon is aspected or conjoined by Venus or, if Venus is in the 3rd/11th from the Moon, vahana yoga is formed.

PurportVahana yoga is the possession of vehicles and the quality, shape & size should be seen from the strength of these planets and the sign/planets influencing them.

I feel that this should also be examined from the Arudha lagna / yogada.

Text 1.3.29k…jzu³ketu;u vEtaink>.

kujaþukraketuÿu vait˜nika× ||

TranslationMars, Venus and Ketu in mutual aspect or conjunction or in 3rd/11th from Vaitanika yoga.

Purport(i) Vaitanika yoga implies luxuries attendant upon one bearing the Royal insignia and could include the perks one receives.

(ii) This yoga should also be studied from the Arudha lagna/yogada.

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(iii) ‘Vaintana’ is the umbrella carried by a monk and could also imply the bearing of religious symbols.

Text 1.3.30Sv -aGy dar mat& -av sme;u zu-e;u rajan>.

sva bh˜gya d˜ra m˜t® bh˜va sameÿu þubheÿu r˜j˜na× ||sva ; bh˜gya= 14/12 = 2 Rem; d˜ra= 28/12 = 4 Rem; m˜t® Matru =

65/12 = 5 Rem; bh˜va= 44/12 = 8 Rem; same= 57/12 = 9 Re; þubheÿu r˜j˜na×

TranslationIf the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th and 9th bhavas (from Arudha lagna) are conjoined by benefics, Rajayoga results.

Purport

Text 1.3.31kmRdasyae> papyaeí.

karmad˜sayo× p˜payoþca ||karma= 51/12 = 3 Rem; d˜sa = 78/12 = 6 Rem; p˜payoþca

TranslationMalefics in the 3rd and 6th (from Arudha lagna) give similar results (i.e. produces Rajayoga).

Purport

Text 1.3.32ipt& la-aixpa½Evm!.

pit® l˜bh˜dhip˜ccaivam ||pit®= 61/12 = 1 Rem; l˜bh˜= 43/12 = 7 Rem; dhip˜ccaivam

Translation

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Rajyoga are indicated (in a similar manner) by planets from the Lord of Arudha lagna or its seventh house.

PurportThe sign occupied by the Lord of the ascendant is called Paka Lagna (note the difference from Pada Lagna). Similarly the sign occupied the Lord of Arudha Lagna is called Paka Arudha and the sign occupied by the lord of the seventh from Arudha lagna is called Paka Arudha Saptamsa. If benefics occupy the 2nd, 4th, 5th 8th and 9th houses or malefics occupy the 3rd and 6th houses from Paka Arudha Lagna or Paka Arudha Saptamsa, Rajyoga results.

Text 1.3.33imïe sma>.

miþre sam˜× ||

TranslationMixed planets reduces the Rajyoga.

PurportBenefics should be in the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th and 9th houses while malefics should be in the 3rd & 6th houses. If both benefics and malefics are present, the Rajyoga is (proportionately) reduced.

Text 1.3.34dirÔae ivprIte.

daridro viparŸte ||

Translation

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If malefics are in the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th or 9th houses as benefics are in the 3rd & 6th houses, poverty is indicated.

Purport(i) A simple mathematical model is suggested where in planets have the following numerical values: Sun (1) Moon (1 or 3 depending on its pakashabala i.e. from sukla ekadasi to krusna panchami 3 points); Mars (1); Mercury (1); Jupiter (3); Venus (2); Saturn (2); Rahu (3); Ketu (2); Add the numerical values of the benefics in 2nd,

4th, 5th, 8th & 9th houses and malefics in 3rd & 6th and subtract the values of the benefics in 3rd & 6th and malefics in 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th & 9th houses. The net balance, if positive, indicates wealth & prosperity, and if negative, it indicates losses and poverty. This exercise should be carried out from the Arudha lagna, the seventh house, Paka Arudha lagna and Paka Arudha Saptama.

(ii) Similarly, financial downturns can be predicted during the period of benefics in 3rd & 6th and malefics in 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th & 9th houses from the Arudha lagna.

Text 1.3.35matir guraE zu³e cNÔe va rajkIy>.

m˜tari gurau þukre candre v˜ r˜jakŸya× ||m˜ta= 65/12 = 5 Rem; gurau þukre candre v˜ r˜jakŸya×

TranslationIf the Jupiter, Venus or the Moon is present in the fifth house (from Arudha lagna or its seventh house or Paka Arudha lagna or Paka Arudha Saptama) political/governmental authority is obtained or the native becomes a Govt. emissary.

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PurportThe fifth house deals with authority from the king. If a benefics is present, the person is appointed by Government/king. The point is that benefics cause elevation and indicate the beginning/sustenance of the Rajyoga.

Text 1.3.36kmRi[ dase va pape senaNy>.

karmaõi d˜se v˜ p˜pe sen˜nya× ||

TranslationIf malefics are in the 3rd & 6th houses instead, the native joins the armed forces.

Purport(i) Malefics in 3rd 6th houses show velour as the ability of the native, which gives employment in armed forces, paramilitary forces, police etc.

(ii) Stanzas 1.3.35 & 1.3.36 are example of the pervious stanzas where benefics in 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th & 9th and malefics in 3rd & 6th houses Rajyogas.

(iii) Karma = 51/12 3 Rem; Dasa = 78/12 = 6 Rem.

Text 1.3.37Svipt&_ya< kmRdasSw†ò(a tdIz†ò(a mat&naw†ò(a c

xImNt>.svapit®bhy˜Õ karmad˜sasthad®ÿ÷y˜ tadŸþad®ÿ÷y˜

m˜t®n˜thad®ÿ÷y˜ ca dhŸmanta× ||

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svapit®bhy˜Õ karma= 51/12 = 3 Rem; d˜sa= 78/12 = 6 Rem; sthad®ÿ÷y˜ tadŸþad®ÿ÷y˜ m˜t®= 65/12 = 5 Rem; n˜thad®ÿ÷y˜ ca

dhŸmanta×

TranslationIf the lord of the first house (from lagna or Atmakarak) is in the 3rd or 6th houses or if the lords of the 3rd or 6th houses aspects the first house or if the lord of the fifth house aspects the first house, the native aspires for knowledge (and is intelligent).

Purport(i) The third and sixth houses of the zodiac are ruled by Mercury the planet of intelligence. Hence, if in any chart, the lord of the ascendant joins or aspect the 3rd & 6th

houses or their lords, the native is intelligent and aspires for wisdom & knowledge. Similarly the fifth house of the natural zodiac is ruled by the Sun and if, in any chart, the fifth lord aspects the ascendant, the native seeks knowledge in all matters. Simultaneously, if the Sun is in the 5th house or Mercury is in the 3rd or 6th houses, the native is exceedingly intelligent.

(ii) In Indian children are initiated by the upanayana (sacred thread ceremony) into the Gayatri mantra to become ‘Dhimantas.’

Text 1.3.38darez†ò(a c suion>.

d˜reþad®ÿ÷y˜ ca sukhina× ||d˜re= 28/12 = 4 Rem; þad®ÿ÷y˜ ca sukhina×

TranslationIf the lord of the fourth aspects the lagna, the native is happy & contented.

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Purport(i) The lord of the ascendant in the 4th house or aspecting the 4th house or 4th lord, or the fourth lord aspecting or joining the ascendant makes a person happy and contented.

Text 1.3.39raege†ò( dirÔa>.

roged®ÿ÷ya daridr˜× ||roge= 32/12 = 8 Rem; d®ÿ÷ya daridr˜×

TranslationIf the lord of the eighth house aspects the lagna, the native is poverty stricken.

Purport

Text 1.3.40irpunaw†ò(a VyyzIla>.

ripun˜thad®ÿ÷y˜ vyayaþŸl˜× ||

TranslationIf the lord of the twelfth house aspects the lagna the native is a spend thrift.

PurportRipus = 12.

Text 1.3.41Svaim†ò(a àbla>.

sv˜mid®ÿ÷y˜ prabal˜× ||

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TranslationThe aspect of the lord of lagna on lagna ensures physical felicity.

Purport(i) Stanzas 1.3.37 to 1.3.41 are indicative of the types of results that an be excepted if the ascendant is conjoined or aspected by the lords of the various houses. We may add that if the lord of the second or seventh house aspects the ascendant the native is a srimantah or one who aspires for wealth or if the tenth lord joins/aspects, the native is famous.

(ii) The lord of the ascendant in the various houses also gives results. For example, in the 3rd & 6th Dhimantah, 2nd & 7th Srimantah, eighth causes poverty, twelfth spendthrift and so on.

(iii) These results are to be studied from the Atmakarak and Arudha lagna as well.

Text 1.3.42píaiÔpu -Gyyae¢RhsaMy< bNxa> kae[yae,

raegjayyae> kIqymyae> darir)yaeí.paþc˜dripu bhagyayorgrahas˜myaÕ bandh˜× koõayo |

rogaj˜yayo× kŸ÷ayamayo× d˜rariphayoþca ||

TranslationReckoned from lagna or Arudha lagna, if equal number of planets are in any of the following pairs of houses viz 2nd & 12th, 5th & 9th, 8th & 6th, 3rd & 11th or 4th & 10th, Bandhana yoga is caused (i.e. arrest, seizure or imprisonment).

Purport

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(i) The pairs are based on argala and virodhargala i.e. intervention and obstruction. If the intervention (argala) and its obstruction (virodhargala) are of equal strength, the results are neither success nor failure and seizure results i.e. stalemate. If both planets are malefics, this shows imprisonment while benefits cause house arrest etc.

(ii) Pascha = 61/12 = 1 Rem; implies lagna and could include Arudha lagna & Atmakarak. If the bandhana yoga is from lagna, the person is physically imprisoned or physically obstructed; if from Arudha lagna his rise and image suffer a setback while from Atmakarak, bondage of the soul results and spiritual growth is obstructed/stunted.

(iii) Ripu = 12; Bhagya = 2; Konas are 5th & 9th; Roga = 8; Jaya = 6; Kita = 11; Yugma = 3; Dara = 4 & Ripha = 10. Other texts give ‘Ripujayayoh’ meaning ‘12th & 6th instead of ‘8th & 6th’.

Text 1.3.43@vm&]a[a< tdIzana< c zu- s<bNxae inraex,

maÇ pap s<bNxat! ï&<ola àharady>.evam®kÿ˜õ˜Õ tadŸþ˜n˜Õ ca þubha sambandho nirodha |

m˜tra p˜pa sambandh˜t þr®ðkhal˜ prah˜r˜daya× ||

TranslationIf benefics aspect the bandhana yoga (vide previous stanza) the trouble are temporary while malefics aspecting indicate punishment like beating with chains etc.

Purport

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(i) Planets & signs influencing the bandhana yoga determine the circumstances and nature of the bandhana. Jupiter causes self imposed restrictions like samadhi (deep meditation) Maunavrata (promise of silence) etc. Venus indicates that the native may flee or escape imprisonment. Saturn and Rahu show physical seclusion and beating etc.

(ii) Mediaval torture knew no bounds. Even today prisoners are often given a shabby treatment. The nature of planets aspecting shows the torture. Mars shows the use of fire and danger. Saturn indicates elongated periods of pains; Rahu shows the use of mixtures, chemicals and ingenious torture machine etc.

Text 1.3.44zu³adœ gaE[ pdSwae ra÷> sUyR †òae neÇ ha.

þukr˜d gauõa padastho r˜hu× s¨rya d®ÿ÷o netra h˜ ||þukr˜= Venus; gauõa padastho= Upapada; r˜hu× s¨rya

d®ÿ÷o netra h˜

TranslationVenus and Gaunapada aspected or conjoined by Rahu & the Sun cause blindness.

PurportThis is a difficult stanza. ‘Sukra’ could also mean lagna (þukr˜= 25/12=1 Rem) and ‘Gauna’ could mean the fifth (gauõa= 53/12 = 5 Rem). Thus, Gauna pada has been interpreted by some astrologers as the Mantrarudha or the arudha of the 5th house, while others interpret this as the fifth house from Arudha lagna. Popularly Gauna pada means upapada or the Arudha of the twelfth house.

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Jaimini has used the names of planets and ‘sukra’ implies ‘Venus’ as ‘Gaunapada’ refers to ‘upapada’. There are two conditions given in the stanza: (a) Venus should be conjoined or aspected by Rahu (this indicates eye disease also) and (b) upapada should be conjoined or aspected by the Sun (this indicates very weak eyesight). If both conditions (a) & (b) merge, blindness is sure to occur. Readers may refer to a few examples at the end of this Quarter.

Text 1.3.45Svdaryae> zu³cNÔyaeratae*< rajicNhain c,

svad˜rayo× þukracandrayor˜todyaÕ r˜jacinh˜ni ca |d˜ra= 28/12 = 4; þukracandrayor˜todyaÕ r˜jacinh˜ni ca

TranslationVenus and Moon, either jointly or independently, aspecting/conjoining the first or the fourth house give various luxuries and paraphernalia generally attendant upon royalty.

PurportVenus should conjoin/aspect 1st or 4th house. Simultaneously the Moon also conjoin or aspect the first of fourth house. This may occur from lagna, Arudha lagna or Atmakarak.

CASE STUDIED

Chart 11: Male born on 4th January 1964, 4pm. IST; Delhi.

The Arudha lagna is in Virgo with the Moon in the twelfth in Leo aspected by Saturn and Venus from Capricorn.

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The natives mother (Moon) who was holding the entire family property in good faith (Moon in fourth house from lagna) colluded with his elder brother (Saturn stanza 1.3.11) and sister (Venus) to deprive him of his legitimate inheritance. This has been a major financial setback in his life. This occurred in 1996 at the beginning of Aries Dasa (Padakrama). Aries is the 12th house from the ascendant and aspects 12th house (Leo) from Aroodha lagna.

Virgo rises in the navamsa with three planets (Sun, Saturn & Ketu) in it. He is skilled and proficient in any job that he undertakes (Saturn and dabbles with politics (Sun). the presence of three malefics has not given an amicable personality but did start his career by selling fire crackers (Sun aspected by Rahu and Mars). Mars is the atmakarak and aspects the lagna with the conjunction of Jupiter in Sagittarius in the fourth house. He has now diversified into real estate business.

According to stanza 1.3.17. The various rules & dictum pertaining to Swamsa also apply to Arudha lagna. In this chart, the Aroodha lagna (Virgo) is aspected by six planets. The aspect of Mercury as the lord of Arudha lagna makes him trading fire crackers, while the aspect of Mars and Ketu clearly indicates his real estate business as Mars is Bhoomikaraka (land significator) and Ketu is Griha Karaka house/building significator). It is pertinent to note that large gains are indicated by Jupiter in the eleventh house from lagna and aspecting both Arudha lagna and lagnamsa. Besides, Jupiter is very strong in Pisces in the Rasi chart and Sagittarius in the Navamsa. This will give results only in latter years during its dasa. The Arudha lagna and Saptmaroodha are in trines indicating excellent compatibility between husband and wife. The Moon in upapada and upapada in

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Leo shows the fortune from wife and prosperity after marriage.

Chart 12: Male born 12th November 1934 6:14’ PM IST, Cuttack, India.

The native of Chart 12 was born in a poor family and inspite of the most adverse circumstances, received scholarship and became an engineer. Thus, he emerged as the brightest star of his village (two planets Sun & Venus are in lagnamsa). The aspect of Mars and Ketu on Navamsa lagna made him good in mathematic and engineering. The aspect of Jupiter on Ketu indicates that astrology could be hereditary (his father was an excellent astrologer). The Arudha lagna (Pisces unconjoined and unaspected shows birth in poverty. The house from Arudha lagna, showing disharmony in married life and poor finances. However, the Darapada is aspected by Jupiter, Venus, Sun, Mercury and Ketu showing that the wife belongs to a very rich and prosperous family. In his 39th year the native left his job to start a business in steel (Saturn & Rahu in eleventh from Arudha lagna.). As the lord of Arudha Lagna (Jupiter) is in the eighth house, the native will gamble with his life. The twelfth from Arudha Lagna is aspected by the Sun & Venus showing differences with top politicians (Sun) and Govt. action due to a disgruntled bureaucrat (Venus). Mercury aspects the twelfth house showing litigations and upteen court cases and the aspect of Jupiter to the twelfth house gave huge tax liabilities, which the native paid.

The native is exceedingly brilliant and is capable of picking up any subject and learning on his own. Stanza 1.3.37. (Dhimantah) applies to this chart (a) The lagnesh (Venus) is in the sixth house and is also the sixth lord. (b)

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The sixth lord (Venus) aspects lagna (Taurus) from Libra. (c) The third lord (Moon) aspects lagna (Taurus) from Capricorn. (d) The fifth lord (Mercury) conjoins lagna Lord (Venus) and also aspects lagna from Libra.

Chart 13: Sri A.B. Vajpayee 25th December 1926; 5:00 am. IST; 26N14’; 78E10’

Lage 11o37’ Mars 13o42’ (PK)Ven 17o42’ (AMK)

Sun 9o36’ (GK) Merc 21o1’ (AK)Sat 9o52’ (PUK)

Moon 15o22’ (MK) Jup 2o13’ (DK)Rahu 14o31’ (BK)

AL: Arudha Lagna GL: Ghatika Lagna 24o12’A7: Darapada HL: Hora Lagna 15o26’

Chart 13 has Scorpio rising with Atmakarak (Mercury) in lagna (Rajyoga). The Lagna, Ghatika lagna (Cancer) and seventh from Hora lagna (Aries) are conjoined/aspected by Saturn and Mercury; providing two Rajyoga.

In the Navamsa, the Hora lagna and Ghatika lagna are in Aquarius as Libra rises. Jupiter and Rahu conjoin/aspect all three of lagna, Hora lagna & Ghatika lagna. The seventh house from lagna (Aries) and seventh the seventh from hora & ghatika lagna (Leo) is conjoined / aspected by the Moon Mars, and Ketu. Thus there are five yogadas (or Rajyogas) in the navamsa chart. The native is a politician and statesman of impeccable moral fibre and has been in parliament for a few decades now.

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knowledge. However, the Moon is in the twelfth house. Thus, although his party returned as the largest single party and he became the Prim Minister of India, the Rajyogas could not be sustained for more than a fortnight. The Sun is the harbinzer of Rajyogas as the Moon is the sustainer.

From the Arudha lagna, Ketu & Venus (benefics) are in the fourth house as Saturn (malefics) is in the third house (2+2+2 = 6; see notes under stanza 1.3.34). Similarly, Mercury, Jupiter (benefics) are in the fourth & eighth houses (1+3+1+1 = 6). Thus, we can infer that the net balance of the mixed planets from Arudha lagna does not indicate Rajyoga.

Mercury is the lord of Arudha lagna placed in lagna and is the atmakarak. From Mercury, Venus, Ketu & Jupiter are the benefics in 2nd & 4th and Mars is malefic in 6th

(2+2+3+1 = 8 points). Similarly, the Sun and Rahu are malefics in the 2nd & 8th houses (1+3 = 4 points negative). Thus, a net balance favors Rajyoga from Mercury).

The seventh lord from Arudha lagna Darakarak (Jupiter) is in the sixth house. The Darapada is also in the eleventh from Arudha lagna as its lord (Moon) goes to the twelfth house. The 7th Lord from lagna (Venus) is placed in debility in navamsa with Saturn in the twelfth from amsa lagna. The native is still a bachelor.

Chart 14: Queen Victoria born 24th May, 1819, 4.04’ LMT, London.

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Lag 10o52’ Mars 26o20’ (PK) Ven 5o15’ (GK)Sun 10o47’ (GK) Merc 17o36’ (BK) Sat 7o7’ (PUK)Moon 12o18 (MK) Jup 25o44’ (AMK) Rahu 26o53’ (DK)Hora Lag (HL): 12o18’ Ghatika Lagna (GL): 18o50’AL: Arudha Lagna A7: Darapada

In chart 14, the lagna, hora lagna and ghatika lagna are in Taurus conjoined by the Royal planets Sun & Moon and aspected by Jupiter thereby giving three powerful yogadas including the exalted Moon and indicating that the rajyogas would be primarily inherited (aspect of Jupiter). The Arudha lagna in Pisces is conjoined the Atmakarak Mars & Darakarak Saturn indicating her imperialism and territorial expansion & the vital role played by her spouse who was also her chief adviser and her subjects (putrakarak) in the context of Royalty includes disciples and subjects). From Arudha lagna, Mercury and Venus are in the second in exalted navamsa, contributing to dhanyoga (wealth) and parakrama (courage) respectively, as part of the Rajyoga. In Drekkana (D-3) the lagna, hora lagna, ghatika lagna, the Sun, Moon & Jupiter are all together in Virgo again indicating the powerful Rajyogas which gave her such an illustrious career. The presence of luminaries in such strength gave her an empire over which the Sun never set! In the Navamsa, the lagna, Sun & Moon conjoin in Aries. Mars, the lord of Aries is also the atmakark placed in the eleventh house.

The darakaraka Rahu is well placed in Pisces in Arudha lagna with atmakaraka Mars (Vijaya yoga is caused), but is in the twelfth in Navamsa indicating her widowhood and emotional setbacks due to the same. Saturn is the

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putrakarak and is placed in the sixth house in the navamsa indicating the decline of the birth empire after her besides also indicating the rise of democracy (Saturn). Due to the parivartana yoga (exchange of signs) with Jupiter, Saturn also gave her as many as nine children.

Readers can compare this horoscope to chart 1 (Mr.Rajiv Gandhi) who unfortunately did not live very long.

Chart 15: Jawaharlal Nehru born 14th November 1889 at 11.21’ pm IST; 25N28’ 81E52.

Lag 26o21’ Mars 9o59’ (PVK)Ven 7o23’ (GK)

Sun 0o17’ (DK) Merc 17o 10’ (BK)Sat 10o59’ (PK)

Moon 18o4’ (AK) Jup 15o14’ (MK)Rahu 12o44’ (AMK)

Chart 15 is the horoscope of the first Prim Minister of India. The lagna, hora lagna and seventh from ghatika lagna are aspected/conjoined by the sun alone. Thus, there in only one yogada in the chart. In the Navamsa and Drekkana charts too, the yogada is absent. The mere absence of many yogadas on the basis of aspect to the lagna, HL or GL or their seventh houses should not be construed as absence of Rajyoga in the horoscope. There are a number of traditional Rajoyga which, according to Jaimini are to be studied from relevant texts and are also explained in Chapter III.

The darapada (A7) is in the twelfth from Arudha lagna (AL) indicating some martial disharmony. The ascendant lord (Moon) is in the ascendant indicating that the native

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becomes strong (here, mental strength is indicated by the Moon). (Stanza 1.3.41) Sun as the second lord aspects the ascendant indicating good finances on account of father. Timing of Rajyoga (in any dasa system) can be had from stanza 1.3.30 to 1.3.36. Moon is in the fourth from the lord of Arudha lagna (Mars). Both Moon and Venus are in own signs and join in the eleventh from amsa lagna and aspect the second and fifth houses to catapult him to the position of Prim Minister in Moon dasa Venus bhukti (Vimsottari). Similarly, Saturn placed in the fifth from Arudha lagna and second from lagna marked his decline after the Indo-china war in 1962 in Rahu dasa Saturn antardasa.

LOSS OF SIGHT: CASE STUDIED

(Some of the charts were provided by other astrologers or acquaintances and whatever details available have been given in this book).

In chart 16, the upapada (UL: Arudha of 12th house) is in Gemini since Rahu aspected by Mars and Mercury is stronger than Saturn aspected by Venus. The Sun aspects upapada from Pisces thus satisfying the first condition. Although Venus and Rahu do not aspect the upapada, they aspect Saturn the twelfth lord thereby partially satisfying the second condition. The native became blind.

In chart 17, the Upapada (UL) is in Gemini as amongst the two lords of the twelfth house (Aquarius), Saturn aspected by Jupiter is stronger than Rahu although the latter has more aspects. Sun is in upapada in Gemini satisfying the first condition. Venus in Upapada is aspected by Rahu satisfying the second condition. The native was blind.

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In chart 18, Leo is the ascendant and the upapada (UL) is in Pisces. The upapada is conjoined by the Sun satisfying the first condition. The second condition is satisfied as Venus and Rahu conjoin in Aquarius to aspect the twelfth house Cancer. However the two conditions do not merge. Even then the native was born blind.

In chart 19, the upapada (UL) is in Taurus and neither its lord nor upapada is aspected or conjoined the Sun. thus, the first condition is not satisfied. As regards the second condition Venus is lord of upapada and Rahu aspects 12 th

lord Sun from the eighth house. Thus the second condition is only partially satisfied indicating blindness in one eye. However, she is not blind and can see well with other eye. The point to be noted is that Jaimini gives one important rule to determine blindness in a chart. There could be other combinations causing blindness or partial eye damage which should be studied from other texts.

In chart 20, the upapada is in Leo conjoined by the Sun satisfying the first condition. Venus is in upapada but it is unaspected by Rahu who instead is in the twelfth house. Venus and Rahu also do not aspect the twelfth lords. Thus, the second criteria is not satisfied although indirectly influenced. The native underwent eye surgery in his seventh year and emerged successful. The exaltation of the tenth lord Mercury (ruling eyes in Jaimini system) in the tenth house has been the saving grace. Thus we may infer that due care should be taken while evaluating a chart especially where stanzas like 1.3.44 are concerned the tenth house and its lord should be examined.

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` gurve nm> om gurave nama×

Aw àwamaXyaye ctuwR> pad>.

atha prath˜m˜dhy˜ye caturtha× p˜da× ||

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Text 1.4.1%ppd< pd< ipÇnucrat!.

upapadaÕ padaÕ pitranucar˜t ||

TranslationThe arudha of the 12th house (counted Zodiacally) is the Upapada

PurportThe upapada is also called the Gauna pada. Take the 12th

house from lagna reckoned zodiacally. Determine the arudha pada of the sign. This is the upapada.

(ii) Scholars hold divergent views on the reckoning of the sign in the twelfth saying that count should be reverse for samapada signs ascending while others prefer reverse count for even signs. These views are incorrect.

Text 1.4.2tÇ papSy papyaege àìJya darnazae va.

tatra p˜pasya p˜payoge pravrajy˜ d˜ran˜þo v˜ ||

Translation

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If the second from upapada has malefic aspects or conjunctions the native loses his wife or renounces the world.

Purport(i) (Tatra = 26/12 = 2 Rem). The upapada, (the arudha of the 12th house) different from darapada (the arudha of the seventh house). It deals with the institution of marriage and children, while the darapada deals with the sexual appetite and the business/finances in the chart. This differentiation is of vital importance in making predictions as, it is possible that young people may come together and still remain unmarried. There are also many people who have affairs outside marriage.

(ii) In the modern context, the darapada should also be examined before predicting renunciation priesthood (pravrajya yoga as there are many who remain Bachelors and are still in the social stream. Jupiter is the karaka for upapada as Venus is the karak for darapada.

Text 1.4.3naÇ riv> pap>.

n˜tra ravi× p˜pa× ||

TranslationThe Sun is not a malefic for matters concerning the upapada.

PurportUnless debilitated or very afflicted, the Sun is never adverse towards the upapada.

Text 1.4.4zu- †GyaegaÇ.

þubha d®gyog˜tra ||

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TranslationIf the second from upapada has benefical conjunction/aspect, Pravrajya/loss of spouse may not occur.

Purport

Text 1.4.5nIc darnaz>.

nŸca d˜ran˜þa× ||

TranslationIf the planet in this second is debilitated, destruction of spouse occur.

Purport

Text 1.4.6%½e b÷dar[>.

ucce bahud˜raõa× ||

TranslationIf the planet in this second house is exalted there will be many wives. (or wife will be long lived)

Purport

Text 1.4.7yuGm c.

yugma ca ||Translation

If Gemini is in the second from upapada, the native has many wives.

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Purport

Text 1.4.8tÇ Svaimyue Sv]eR va tÏetavuÄrayui; indaRr>.

tatra sv˜miyukte svarkÿe v˜ taddhet˜vuttar˜yuÿi nird˜ra× ||

TranslationIf the second is conjoined by its lord or its lord is placed elsewhere in own sign or in exaltation, loss of spouse, if at all, will be only in an advanced age.

Purport

Text 1.4.9%½e tiSmk…Ämk…ladœ darla->.

ucce tasmikuttamakul˜d d˜ral˜bha× ||

TranslationIf the lord of upapada is exalted, spouse hails from the elite/upper class.

Purport

Text 1.4.10nIce ivpyRy>.

nŸce viparyaya× ||

TranslationIf the lord of upapada is debilitated, the spouse is from the lower class.

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PurportThe type of family, attitudes of spouse etc. are to be seen from the lord of upapada. If marriage is in the doldrums or being delayed, advise fasting on days ruled by the lord of upapada.

Text 1.4.11zu-s<bNxat! suNdrI.

þubhasambandh˜t sundarŸ ||

TranslationIf benefics join upapada the spouse is beautiful/handsome.

Purport(i) Jupiter/Moon gives a fair spouse while Saturn give a dark complexioned spouse. Other details can be studied from standard texts.

(ii) However, Upapada shows the “inner beauty” and not the external appearance that the seventh from lagna/amsa shows.

Text 1.4.12ra÷zin_yampvadat! Tyagae nazae va.

r˜huþanibhy˜mapav˜d˜t ty˜go n˜þo v˜ ||

TranslationIf the second from upapada has the conjunction of Rahu and Saturn the native may either lose or desert his wife due to a scandal.

Purport

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Although not mentioned specifically, this stanza refers to the second from upapada as it deals with the life etc. of the spouse. Parasara holds a similar view and adds that if the Saturn & Rahu conjoin in the second in a sign of Saturn spouse may become lame, and that benefics mitigate the evil.

Text 1.4.13zu³ketu_ya< ràdr>.

þukraketubhy˜Õ raktapradara× ||

TranslationIf the second has a conjunction of Venus and Ketu, blood complications/disorder will be seen.

Purport

Text 1.4.14AiSwôvae buxaketu_yam!.

asthistravo budh˜ketubhy˜m ||

TranslationMercury & Ketu joining in the second indicate decay of bones or breaking on bones of spouse in accidents etc.

Purport

Text 1.4.15zinrivra÷i-riSwJvr>.

þaniravir˜hubhirasthijvara× ||

Translation

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Saturn, Rahu and the Sun in the second gives dangerous fevers (that could also be fatal) to the spouse.

PurportSutra 1.2.23. to 1.2.28 may also be perused in this regard.

Text 1.4.16buxaketu_ya< SwaELym!.

budh˜ketubhy˜Õ sthaulyam ||

TranslationMercury in the second with Ketu will indicate a corpulent spouse.

PurportOther malefics afflicting Mercury in the second will also indicate corpulence.

Text 1.4.17buxa]eÇe mNdara_ya< naiskaraeg>.

budh˜kÿetre mand˜r˜bhy˜Õ n˜sik˜roga× ||

TranslationIf the second from upapada is a Mercurial sign with Saturn or Mars in it, nasal problems are indicated for spouse.

PurportSaturn indicates obstruction while Mars indicates bleeding of nose.

Text 1.4.18k…j]eÇe c.

kujakÿetre ca ||

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TranslationIf the second from upapada is a sign of Mars with either Mars or Saturn, spouse will have similar problems (nasal disorders).

Purport

Text 1.4.19guêzin_ya< k[RraegI nrhka c.

gur¨þanibhy˜Õ karõarogŸ narahak˜ ca ||

TranslationJupiter and Saturn associating in the second from upapada show ear complaints or nervous disorders of the spouse.

Purport

Text 1.4.20guêra÷_ya< dNtraeg>.

gur¨r˜hubhy˜Õ dantaroga× ||

TranslationJupiter and Rahu in the second from upapada indicate dental problems of spouse.

Purport

Text 1.4.21zinra÷_ya< kNyatuLye> p¼‚vaRraegae va.

þanir˜hubhy˜Õ kany˜tulye× paðgurv˜rogo v˜ ||þanir˜hubhy˜Õ kany˜= 11/12 = 11 Rem; tulye= 36/12 = 12 Rem;

paðgurv˜rogo v˜

Translation

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Saturn and Rahu in the second from upapada in Aquarius or Pisces indicate lameness and flatulence etc. respectively for spouse.

PurportSaturn and Rahu should influence the second in Aquarius to indicate lameness. Parasara holds a slightly different view as he includes Capricorn as well as Aquarius. I am inclined to agree with this. The windy complaints occur if this conjunction is in Pisces. Neelakanta and others feel that the signs kanya (Virgo) and Tula (Libra) are involved which is quite off the mark.

Text 1.4.22zu- †GyaegaÇ.

þubha d®gyog˜tra ||

TranslationBeneficial aspects on the conjunction given in the pervious stanza mitigate the negative results.

Purport

Text 1.4.23sÝma<z ¢he_yíEvm!.

saptam˜Õþa grahebhyaþcaivam ||

TranslationThe results of planets & signs in the Saptamsa chart will be explained.

PurportMost commentators interpret this to mean the results given for planets and signs in the second will also apply

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to the seventh house as well as the swamsa etc. this is a foregone conclusion as the seventh is a maraca like the second and that the results of upapada are for spouse while from AL/swamsa the self will be indicated. After discussing about the spouse, it is a natural step to talk about progeny. The succeeding stanzas confirm my interpretation.

Text 1.4.24buxazinzu³e:vnpTy>.

budh˜þaniþukreÿvanapatya× ||

TranslationMercury, Saturn and /or Venus in Saptamsa lagna tend to deny children (or progeny bliss).

Purport

Text 1.4.25puÇe;u rivra÷guêi-bR÷puÇ>.

putreÿu ravir˜hugur¨bhirbahuputra× ||putre= 21/12 = 9 Rem; ravir˜hugur¨bhirbahuputra×

TranslationThe Sun, Rahu and Jupiter in the ninth will indicate many sons.

PurportMercury and Saturn are eunuch planets and in saptamsa lagna deny fertility. Venus, on the other hand causes association with too many thereby depleting the chances for progeny.

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The ninth house is indicated by the word putra (putra= 21/12 = 9 Rem) and Parasara also indicates that the Sun, Rahu or Jupiter will give and illustrious son.

For female charts, the ninth should be considered and for male charts the fifth for determining procreative successes.

Text 1.4.26cNÔe[Ek puÇ>.

candreõaika putra× ||

TranslationThe Moon in the 9th house gives on Son.

Purport

Text 1.4.27imïe ivl<bat! puÇ>.

miþre vilamb˜t putra× ||

TranslationIf both planets giving children (Sun, Rahu, Jupiter and Moon) and those denying children (Mercury, Saturn and Venus) are present, a child will be born after some delay.

Purport

Text 1.4.28k…jzin_ya< dÄpuÇ>.

kujaþanibhy˜Õ dattaputra× ||

TranslationThe ninth house is indicated by the word and Parasara also indicate (i.e. a son through a kinsman)

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PurportMars and Saturn are karaka for the younger and elder brother respectively and could indicate begetting a child through a kinsman as the native many lack procreative abilities or otherwise.

It also indicates marriage with a divorcees/widow who already has children from a pervious wedlock.

An adopted child is also indicated.

Text 1.4.29Aaeje b÷puÇ>.

oje bahuputra× ||

TranslationThe ninth in odd sign indicates many children.

Purport

Text 1.4.30yuGme ALp puÇ>.

yugme alpa putra× ||

TranslationThe ninth in an even sign indicates few children.

Purport

Text 1.4.31g&h ³mat! k…i] tdIz p<cma<z ¢he_yíEvm!.

g®ha kram˜t kukÿi tadŸþa pañcam˜Õþa grahebhyaþcaivam ||

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g®ha kram˜t kukÿi tadŸþa pañcam˜Õþa= 657/12 = 9 Rem; grahebhyaþcaivam

TranslationMoving reverse in manduka gati from the ninth the lord of signs shall indicate the particular children.

PurportUmpteen interpretations have been given for this but of no avail. Nilakantha interprets ‘tadesha’ to mean upapada and its lord however it means that the third from the sign arrived at by counting (as per ‘kramat’) Again panchmamsa (= 657/12 = 9 Rem) indicates that for an even sign ascending the 9th house lord indicates the first pregnancy while for a male sign ascending the fifth house lord indicates the first pregnancy. ‘Kramat’ in the present context means Manduka gati or the frog jump. Thus if the first pregnancy is from the 9th house, the subsequent children will be from the lord of the 7 th, 5th, 3rd 1st etc. respectively (the frog jump is to the third sign). Instead, if the first Pregnancy is from the 5 th house, the subsequent children with be judged from the lord of the 7th, 9th, 11th, etc.

The male planets are the Sun Rahu, Jupiter and Mars while the female planets are Venus, Moon & Ketu. The eunuch planets are Mercury and Saturn. If the Lord of the child joins a male planets or a planet in exaltation the child will be a male. If the lord of the child joins a female planet or a planet is debility, the child will be a female. If male signs disposit the lord, a male issue is indicated while if a female sign disposits the lord a female issue is indicated.

Since the fifth and ninth houses indicate children for male/female charts, the 6th & 10th respectively are the houses destroying the child. If the lord of the child is in these places, the child may be weak. If Venus conjoins, a

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premature delivery is indicated and the child will generally survive.

The nodes generally indicate the last child. For exapmple, if Rahu is in the 7th or joins the seventh lord, the native may have two children.

Text 1.4.32æat&_ya< zinra÷_ya< æat&naz>.

bhr˜t®bhy˜Õ þanir˜hubhy˜Õ bhr˜t®n˜þa× ||bhr˜t®bhy˜Õ= 3rd and 11th houses for younger and older co-borns;

þanir˜hubhy˜Õ bhr˜t®n˜þa× ||

TranslationSaturn or Rahu in the third or eleventh houses causes the loss of (younger or elder) co-born.

Purport‘Bhratru’ (64/12 = 4 Rem) could also mean the fourth house if Jaiminis Katapayadi Varga be strictly followed. Neelkantha interpret ‘Bhratrubhyam’ as the third or eleventh houses for younger and older co-born. This interpretation, being in line with Parasara, is accepted.

Text 1.4.33zu³e[ Vyvihtg-Rnaz>.

þukreõa vyavahitagarbhan˜þa× ||

TranslationVenus is the 3rd / 11th houses causes loss of co-born.

Purport

Text 1.4.34

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ipt&-av zu³†òe Aip.pit®bh˜va þukrad®ÿ÷e api ||

pit®=1; bh˜va= 8; þukrad®ÿ÷e api

TranslationSimilar results (of loss of co-born) happens when Venus aspects the Upapada or the eighth there from.

PurportThe stanza 1.2.32 to 1.3.38 refer to loss of co-born of spouse by the placement of evil planets & Venus in the 3rd/11th houses from Upapada (spouse). Similar results can be deciphered for the native from Arudha Lagna.

Venus in the 8th house generally indicates that the pervious pregnancy was lost.

Text 1.4.35k…jguêcNÔbuxae> b÷ æatr>.

kujagur¨candrabudho× bahu bhr˜tara× ||

TranslationMars, Jupiter, Moon or Mercury (in the 3rd/11th house) gives many co-born.

Purport

Text 1.4.36zNyara_ya< †òe ywaSv< æat&naz>.

þany˜r˜bhy˜Õ d®ÿ÷e yath˜svaÕ bhr˜t®n˜þa× ||

TranslationSaturn and Mars aspecting the 3rd/11th/1st house destroys co-born.

Purport‘Yathaswam’ is interpreted as the 1st house.

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Text 1.4.37zinna SvmaÇ ze;í.

þanin˜ svam˜tra þeÿaþca ||

TranslationIf Saturn only aspects the Upapada, co-born of spouse will be lost.

Purport‘Swamatra’ is interpreted as ascendant and, in the context, means Upapada Lagna.

Text 1.4.38ketaE -ignI ba÷Lym!.

ketau bhaginŸ b˜hulyam ||

TranslationKetu is the above places (3/11) gives many sisters.

PurportThe comments under stanza 1.4.31 may be referred to where; I have explained the sex of the planets. Ketu is a female.

Text 1.4.39la-ezadœ -aGye rahaE d<ò+avan!.

l˜bheþ˜d bh˜gye r˜hau daÕÿ÷r˜v˜n||

TranslationRahu in the second from the Lord of the seventh sign from Upapada shows the native will have grotesque dentition.

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PurportThe Upapada represents spouse and seventh there from the self. The Lord of this 7th sign indicates the attributes that attract (or repeal) the opposite sex. From the sign occupied by the Lord of the 7th from Upapada the second represents the facial features that attract (or repeal) the opposite sex and Rahubeing repulsive shows bad dentition. In this manner from the various houses from the 7th sign Lord from Upapada the “personality’ of the native can be ascertained. All Sutras must be understood from their underlying principles.

Saturn in the 2nd from 7th Lord from Upapada (in preceding stanza) gives an ugly and repulsive face.

Text 1.4.40ketaE StBxvakœ.

ketau stabdhav˜k||

TranslationKetu in the second from 7th Lord from upapada (replacing Rahu in this preceding stanza) causes the native to stammer.

PurportSpeech is an important asset for the individuals personality. Ketu (being naturally opposed to Mercury) causes stammering and spoils the personality.

Text 1.4.41mNde k…êp>.

mande kur¨pa× ||

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Saturn in the second from the seventh lord from upapada (as in preceding stanza) gives an ugly and represintive face.

Purport(Manda = 1 rem, but Saturn is meant in this sutra.)

Text 1.4.42Sva<z vzadœ gaErnIlpItaidv[aR>.

sv˜Õþa vaþ˜d gauranŸlapŸt˜divarõ˜× ||

TranslationThe complexion of the native is seen from the Navamsa Lagna as fair, blue-black, Yellowish or golden-brown.

PurportReaders may refer to stanza 1.2.1 where the term ‘Swamsa’ has been differently interpreted as the Karakamsa by other translators. This stanza settles all doubts since it is a well known dictum that the complexion is seen from navamsa Lagna and ‘Swamsa’ also used in this stanza refers to Navamsa Lagna.

(ii) Jupiter & Moon are fair, Mercury and Saturn are bluish-black, Venus is yellowish while the Sun & Mars are whitish or golden-brown. The planet in Navamsa Lagna, or its Lord will determine the complexion.

(iii) Varahamihira (Sloka 1.20) holds a similar view and also states that the color of objects are also to be seen from Navamsa Lagna. From Aries onwards these are blood red, white, parrot green, pink, off-white, gray, black, golden yellow, whitish yellow, variegated and fish color respectively.

Text 1.4.43

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AmaTyanucradœ devta -i>.am˜ty˜nucar˜d devat˜ bhakti× ||

TranslationThe deity the native will adore is seen from the Bhratrukaraka.

Purport‘Anucharad’ could mean the 12th sign from the sign occupied by amatyakaraka as in stanza 1.4.1 ‘amuchar’ is interpreted as the 12th sign or it could mean the Bhratrukarak i.e. the charakarak following the amatya. In stanza 1.2.82, worship is also seen from the sixth sign from amatyakarak. Hence the latter interpretation has been acdepted by all commentators. This shows the Bhakti of the native and deity he will adore.

Text 1.4.44Sva<ze kevl paps<bNxae pirjat>.

sv˜Õþe kevala p˜pasambandho parij˜ta× ||

TranslationIf only malefics influence navamsa Lagna, the child is illegitimate.

Purport

Text 1.4.45naÇ papat!.

n˜tra p˜p˜t ||

TranslationIf however, the Navamsa Lagna itself is malefic (i.e. owned by a malefic) the native is not an illegitimate issue.

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Purport

Text 1.4.46zinra÷_ya< àisiÏ>.

þanir˜hubhy˜Õ prasiddhi× ||

TranslationRahu and Saturn in Navamsa Lagna confirm illegitimacy (and this is also known to all i.e. scandal).

Purport

Text 1.4.47gaepnmNye_y>.

gopanamanyebhya× ||

TranslationMalefics other than Rahu and Saturn in Navamsa lagna conceal the illegitimacy

Purport

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Text 1.4.48zu-vgeR Apvad maÇm!.

þubhavarge apav˜da m˜tram ||

TranslationIt the Malefics (mentioned in preceding stanza) are in a beneficial Navamsa (i.e. Swamsa is owned by natural benefic like Jupiter). There may be loose talk about illegitimate birth, but the native will be legitimate.

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Purport

Text 1.4.49iÖ ¢he k…lmuOy>.

dvi grahe kulamukhya× ||

TranslationTwo planets in Swamsa make the person leader of his community.

PurportThe strength and nature of sign and planets involved shall determine the leadership qualities.

EXPLANATORY NOTES

In this quarter sage Jaimini focuses on the immediate family of the native comprising of the spouse and children and subsequently on the brothers/sisters of spouse and self. In the pervious quarter, the sage had explained the concept of Darapada (Arudha of seventh house) whereby the financial status and physical relationship with spouse (and other women) were explained. The focus now comes on the spouse for whom the upapada (Arudha of twelfth house) is reserved. The upapada also indicates the procreative abilities of the native. However, the sage stresses the importance of an in depth microscopic examination of this latter aspect from the Saptamsa (D-7 chart) as it is likely that many births may occur within a time span of two hours (approximate period of rising of an ascendant) and a more detailed study is required for such a sensitive subject. For the convenience of readers Table 1.22 provides the Saptamsa. Subsequently, the sage explains the principles to predict the presence (or otherwise) of

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co-borns of spouse from the upapada. This principle is also applicable for the co-borns of the native from Arudha Lagna. However, for a more detailed examination the Navamsa (D-9) chart should be used for all matters concerning spouse and the Drekkana (D-3) should be use for ones own co-borns

CASE STUDIED: UPAPADA

Chart 21: Male born on 1st of January 1953 at 5:09 am IST at 31N01, 75E48, INDIA. Atmakarak: Mercury; Darakarak: Venus; Upapada (UL): Gemini; AL: Arudha Lagna.

In Chart 21. Scorpio rises with the atmakarak Merrcury in it indicating the pontential for a Rajyoga. However, Mercury is debilitated in the navamsa indicating Rajbhanga Neecha yoga. The native although born in a well-to-do family has wasted away his years in pleasures, and does not follow any occuption. His halfhearted attempts at business have been disastrous during the last seventeen years (upto 1996), thereby proving the vital importance of the Atmakarak in making or marriage a chart.

The upapada is in the eighth house in Gemini and Mercury, its lord, is already involved in a debilitating yoga. The native is still not married. The Moon in the eighth house (that too as the lord of badhak-obstactes has added to the damage as the chandrastama dosha comes on the upapada. The way out of this quagmire is seen from the second from upapada (Cancer). Ketu the Mokshkarak (spiritual guide for emancipation) is placed in Cancer and indicates Brahmacharya (celibacy). The second house lord is the Moon and as explained earlier, is the badhakesh (chief obstructor of the chart) having

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chandrastama dosha is placed in its exalted and fixed navamsa Taurus indicating unsurmountable and very high order of obstacles. No doubt that the native is still a bachelor and, inspite of his best attempts, has failed to find a suitable companion.

Compare this horoscope to chart-13 of Shri A.B. Vajpayee who is also a bachelor. Venus, the seventh lord of Rasi chart (in both charts) is in the twelfth house in the navamsa with Saturn. However, the Atmakarak Mercury is very strong in the chart of Shri Vajpayee.

Chart 22: Male born on 23rd November 1930 14:14’ IST 26N21’, 92E42’, India. Atmakarak: Jupiter, Darakarak: Rahu, Upapada: Libra, Darapada: A7: Capricorn.

This chart 22 was sent to the scribe by an astrologer from Guwahati enquiring into various matters including children.

The upapada is in Libra (fruitful sign) unconjoined and unaspected. Its lord Venus is in the ninth house from lagna in the Rasi chart. The papakartari yoga on Libra caused by the Sun and Ketu placed in adjoining houses shall not afflict the upapada as the Sun, unless debilitated, does not harm the upapada. The second house from upapada has beneficial conjunctions and is aspected by its Lord (Mars). Mars is debilitated in Cancer but has neechabhanga (cancellation of debility) due to the placement of Jupiter, Moon and Saturn in quadrants. Besides, Mars is also placed in its exaltation sign in the navamsa (in the eleventh house) causing Neechabhanga Rajyoga. Thus, the upapada indicates a long and fruitful phase of married life.

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However, Ketu is in the seventh house from lagna as the Arudha lagna (Gemini) and Darapada (Capricorn) are in shastastaka (mutually 6th & 8th house) indicating a certain amount of martial disharmony. The number of children are seen from the fifth house and fifth lord, from lagna and upapada. The fifth from lagna is Cancer with Mars in it aspected by three planets from Scorpio. The fifth lord (Moon) gains three navamsa. Thus the initial indications are upto 3 or 4 children. In the Saptamsa (D-7), Pisces rises with Saturn Rahu & Moon in it as its lord Jupiter is well placed in Sagittarius. The affliction of Saturn is negligible compared to the beneficial influences indicating a little delay. Pisces is an even sign and fifth house, counted in the reverse is Scorpio whose lord (Mars) is placed in a feminine sign Taurus (female child) without conjunctions. The seventh has Ketu in it as its lord Mercury is in Leo (male sign male child) unconjoined. The third from Virgo in the reverse count is Cancer whose lord (Moon) is in Pisces conjoining Saturn and Rahu. Pisces, Libra and Cancer are very fruitful signs and planets placed therein indicate male issue. Since the lord of this child conjoins Rahu, it shows the limit at three children. Detailed about individual children can be studied accordingly.

Swami Abanindarji’s on 23.3.97 is that” In the reading of my brother Horoscope. The second child will be more independent and may live at some distance from the parental home. Your prediction has come out correct. The second child (a son) B.Engg. Is shortly leaving his parental home to join a service at Jamnagar, Gujarat. Congratulations for your accurate prophecy.”

Actually it is Maharishi Jaimini who should be congratulated since his sloka on the saptamsa hold good for all time.

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Chart 23. Smt. J. Jayalalitha born 24th February 1948, 2:34’ PM IST at 13No5’ 80E18’.

Lag: 20o44’ Mars (R) 2o10’ (GK) Ven 21o51’ (AMK)Sun 11o33’ (BK) Merc (R) 2o41’ (PK) Sat (R) 24o55’ (AK)Moon 6o43’ (MK) Jup 2o4’ (DK) Rahu 24o55’ (PK)Upapada (UL): Capricorn; Arudha Lag (AL) LibraDarapada Lag (A7) Virgo; Hora Lagna (HL): 14o33’Ghatika Lag (GL): 19o3’.

In chart 23, Jupiter is the seventh in Sagittarius (Hamsa Mahapurush yoga) should have indicated a perfectly normal married life and since the fifth lord Venus is exalted in the tenth house, as naisargika putra karak (Jupiter-natural significator) is strong, many children. How ever, the real life facts are quite different.

The upapada in Capricorn is in the eighth house. Saturn the lord of Capricorn is the weakest planet and upapada in a saturnine sign indicates unorthodox marriages. Saturn as the lord of upapada is placed in the second house indicating marriage to a person who is already married i.e. it will be second marriage of the spouse. Besides, Saturn in Cancer (or Jupiter in Pisces) can give a very powerful Rajyoga (through spouse as it is lord of upapada). She was married to a colleague (Shri M.G. Ramachandran) who not only became the leading film star of Tamil cinema but also went on to become the longest serving Chief Minister of the Tamil Nadu state. He was regarded as a demi-God by the people of the state (Saturn is the Atmakarak). The Darapada is in the twelfth from Arudha Lagna. However, since both are in quadrants and trines from the ascendant and since the Darakarak (Jupiter) is quite fortified, the relationship was good.

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The hora lagna and ghatika lagna are Libra and its lord (Venus) is exalted in Pisces in the tenth house and aspects lagna. The principle underlying Stanzas 1.3.24. to 1.3.27 is that at least one strong planet should like the Ghatika lagna (Power/authority), hora lagna (Wealth) and lagna (self) to be capable of conferring Rajyoga. Similarly, the lord of lagna (Mercury) aspects Libra and the Hora and Ghatika lagans in it. During the tenture of Sri M.G. Ramachandran she enjoyed the states as the first lady of the state and subsequently became the chief minister of Tamil Nadu. As regards children, the indications of exalted fifth lord and strong Jupiter have not worked. The trines to upapada are vacant and this does not deny children. However, stanza 1.4.24 in fully applicable in the Saptamsa. Saturn (5th lord) is alone in the 9th house in a mercurial sign as the 9th lord Mercury is in the fifth house with Venus, (Lord of lagna). The dominating influence of Saturn, Venus & Mercury over the trines from Saptamsa lagna without any relief have denied children.

Chart 24. Male born on 3rd November 1968 10:23 AM IST, Delhi.

In the horoscope Mercury, the seventh lord exalted in the tenth and in vargottama navamsa. It is also fortified in trines to the navamsa lagna indicating bright future prospects and rise professionally. The upapada is in Cancer in the eighth house. There are one planet in upapada and its lord (Moon) joins Rahu and Saturn in Pisces. In a subsequently stanza Jaimini explains that the conjunction of Saturn and Rahu in the invisible portion of the zodiac indicates that mother last rites will not be performed. Thus, while this yoga gives material prosperity, the upapada quite afflicted. The second lord from upapada (Sun) is debilitated indicating loss of spouse due to physical/health problems. It maybe noted

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that two planets directly conjoin & afflict the lord of upapada and the third, Venus aspects upapada. It was predicted that after losing two wives the native will finally settle down provided suitable remedial measures are taken.

The first engagement was a disaster as the fiancée committed suicide. The second marriage was celebrated amidst great fanfare and the spouse subsequently developed various physical problems including bone Cancer (Saturn and Rahu afflict the Moon). She lost a finger. The divorce finally came through after a terrible marriage. It maybe noted that although the Arudha lagna and Darapada are in quadrants, they are in mutually badhak places to each other, thereby indicating wealth, also bad martial relations. In the navamsa the Sun is further afflicted by a vargottama Saturn as Rahu occupies the seventh house.

Chart 25. Male born 6th September 1957; 5.00’ p.m. IST; Ajmer, INDIA. In chart 25 Capricorn rises with the seventh lord placed in it, as the Sun is the eighth lord in the eighth house. Prima facie denial of marriage is not shown. However, the upapada (UL) is in Pisces as it lord Jupiter conjoins a debilitated Venus (also debilitated navamsa). Ketu the mokshkarak is placed in the second from upapada as Mars (Lord of the second) is in the eighth house in Rasi chart and sixth house in navamsa chart. The native is still a bachelor inspite of having vast landed properties (Mars as the 4th lord aspects lagna & the fourth house). Ketu in the second house from upapada can deny marriage unless there are strong mitigating influences.

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CASE STUDIED: CO-BORNS

Chart 26. Male born on 6th December 1967; 1:28’ PM IST; 20N29; 85E52’ India.

In chart 26 the upapada (UL) is in Aries with Rahu in it indicating breathing difficulties etc of spouse. The eleventh house is Aquarius (owned by Saturn & Rahu) and aspected by Venus. The spouse is the eldest born (i.e. elder brother/sister will be there, and if there, will not survive). The third from upapada is a male sign Gemini aspected by Sarurn as the third lord Mercury conjoins a male planet (Sun). She has a younger brother. The Arudha lagans (Al) are in Capricorn. Since Capricorn is Sama rasi (even sign) count in the reverse. The eleventh house is Pisces conjoined by Saturn. The native is the eldest. The third house is Scorpio with the Sun and Mercury in it aspected by Moon, Mars and Rahu. Since the lord (Mars) conjoins feminine Moon he has a younger sister. Thus, we may infer that the sex of the co-born is determined by the signs and planets influencing the lord of the third or eleventh house, as is the case in Saptamsa. It is note worthy that the Moon rises in the horoscope of his younger sister.

Chart 27 Male born on 28th of March 1962; 6:29 AM IST; 22N06; 85E17.

In the horoscope the upapada (UL) is in Sagittarius with Ketu and Saturn conjoined in the second house in Capricorn. The native plans to marry have proved futile for one reason or the other inspite of him having all the luxuries, property and fine job in the USA. The Arudha Lagna (Capricorn) and Darapada (A7: Cancer) are in quadrants indicating excellent finances. The Arudha Lagna is in a Sama (Even) sign indicating reverse

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counting. The third from Capricorn is Scorpio having two lords Mars and Ketu. Mars is stronger and conjoins Mercury and Jupiter to indicate two younger brothers. The eleventh from Capricorn (reckored in the reverse) is Pisces wherein exalted Venus is present indicating absence/death of elder co-borns. Derrkana (D-3) chart also clearly indicates brothers and maybe examined fro more details. Now, the conjunction of Mars, Mercury and Jupiter and Rahu should influence the birth of the other brothers.

Chart 2 is a brother of native. He is born in Pisces ascendant with Jupiter in it aspected by Rahu and Mars, exactly as indicted. The Arudha lagna is in Sagittarius (Vimsapada rasi) and the eleventh lord Venus and the Sun in lagna in Pisces as the Moon is the Atmakarak. Thus, the principles of Jaimini are infallible. However readers may note that at times all the planetary indications may not be as explicit as in this illustration indicating that the relationship (bonds) is such cases between the brothers/co-borns are not very strong.

In chart 28 the upapada is in Sagittarius unaspected and unconjoined. Jupiter, its lord conjoins a debilitated Moon (in debilitated navamsa as well) and Venus & Ketu (blood disorders). The second from upapada has an exalted Mars in Vargottama navamsa. However Mars and Mercury are in Graha Yudha (planetary battle by being within one degree) and Mars has emerged victorious as it has a higher longitude. Thus, Mercury is the defeated planet. Further, both planets are within 4 degree of the Sun i.e. combust. This combination of warning and combust planets in the second is aspected by a very debilitated Moon and disease (Venus & Ketu, combination. The lord of the second house from upapada (Saturn) is well placed in the ninth house. However, being retrograde, its placement in an exaltation navamsa

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is akin to debility (since retrogression means opposite results).

The native was married in 1978 and his wife developed breast cancer in the early eighties. The disease was detected late in 1984 when surgery had to performed. She expired in 1995. Although the married life lasted for 17 years, twelve years were sheer suffering. Cancer is a severe blood disorder indicated by Venus & Ketu.

The Saptamsa has Libra rising (this generally indicates one child since Rahu owns the fifth house) with the fifth lord Saturn in debility in Aries indicating a daughter. Planets in exaltation or conjoining exalted planets show the birth of sons while, if debilitated a daughter is born.

CASE STUDED: SAPTAMSA

Chart 29. Male born on 5th January, 1963 at 12:03’ PM at 78E0’, 16N43’.

In chart 29, the Arudha lagna is Capricorn (Reverse count). The eleventh house Pisces is unconjoined, but aspected by the Sun. The eleventh lord Jupiter is in Aquarius aspected by two planets Moon and Rahu. Unfortunately both these planets are aspected by Venus indicating the death of two elders’ sisters (in 6 month and 2 ½ years). However, Jupiter did give and elder brother who survived and married. The third from Arudha lagna is Scorpio with Venus in it indicating danger to younger co-borns. Ketu, (stronger then Mars) is in Arudha Lagna with Saturn and Mercury giving two twin younger sisters. These planets are aspected by Mars. Thus, the combination for one sister will be Ketu, Mars & Saturn and for the other twin will be Ketu, Mars and Mercury. The first combination of Ketu, Saturn & Mars is a specific

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yoga for epilepsy, which one of the twins is suffering from. In the Drekkana (D-3) the eleventh house (Virgo) is aspected by two benefics Jupiter and Moon, but the ascendant is aspected by Venus. The eleventh lord Mercury is severly afflicted by Saturn and the nodes indicating early death of elder brother. The Navamsa dasa of Pisces (1990-99) has taken away his father, sister-in-law and elder brother. The vital role played by Mercury (as it tends to debilitate the Venusian influence) is evident in this chart.

The upapada is in Sagittarius with the Sun in it giving a learned and spiritually evolved spouse. The second from upapada has Saturn & Ketu combination (see chart 27 where this has denied marriage so far) but this is watered down by Mercury indicating some bony problems and other obstruction (Saturn) in time. In the Saptamsa (D-7) Capricorn rises (reverse count). The fifth house has Mercury in exaltation (1st child –Male) as Jupiter is in the ninth in Taurus and aspects the ascendant. The natives fertility is beyond doubt. As predicted his first son was born in Rahu-Rahu-Mercury (vimsottari dasa).

Chart 30: Male born on 15/16th June, 1941, 00:10’ AM IST; 17N20’, 78E30’,

In chart 30, the Arudha Lagna is Gemini with Saturn the Atmakarak in the eleventh aspected by Moon and Mars from the ninth house. The upapada and darapada are in the eleventh house (Aries) conjoined by Atmakarak. The natives spouse, though elder in age, is very hard working. There is an excellent understanding between them and the native has prospered, beyond his dreams, after his marriage. No doubt that he considers and respects her like Sri Lakshmi. The aspect of the Mars on the eleventh house from Arudha Lagna determined his

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first profession as an engineer and that of the Moon brought him into the business of selling milk products and sweets. As a benefic in the ninth house from Arudha lagna the Moon promised grand fortune and has made him the leading sweetmeat dealer of the city. Jupiter in the twelfth from Arudha lagna shows his tax payments and some problems from that area. It maybe noted that the lord of lagna has become the atmakarak making the native kindly, pious and God fearing.

Saturn debilitated in the eleventh from Arudha lagna makes him the eldest (two elder sisters expired in 3yrs & 11 months). The third house is aspected by Saturn (not so damaging) and its lord (Sun) conjoins Mercury and Venus and is aspected by the nodes indicating many younger co-borns.

While analyzing the Drekkana it should be borne in mind that the eleventh and third are the main houses for elder and younger co-borns and the twelfth and fourth (being in the second from these houses) are their maraca sthanas (Killer houses) respectively. In the Drekkana (D-3) chart, the chara bhratrukarak (Rahu) is in the twelfth house aspected by Saturn and Ketu. The presence of natural karak for elder co-borns (Jupiter in the twelfth house does not auger well for them and they died young. These are shown by Mercury is Aquarius and the Sun in Gemini as female births. [While odd signs generally show male births (as per Jaimini) the exceptions are Aquarius and Gemini. Similarly while even signs show female births the exceptions are Cancer and Pisces]. In the Drekkana, 3rd lord Jupiter joins Rahu (first younger brother); 5th Lord Rahu joins Jupiter (second younger brother); 7th Lord Mars joins Venus (third younger sister); 9th Lord Mercury in Aquarius (fourth younger sister); 11th

Lord Sun in Gemini (fifth younger sister); ascendant lord Venus joins Mars & Moon (sixth younger sister); Now,

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having covered all odd signs the manduka gati (frog jump) is a crawl to the second house Scorpio and its lord Ketu is in Pisces (seventh younger brother). The next co-born is seen from the third there from i.e. the fourth house Capricorn and its lord Saturn is in Sagittarius (eighth younger brother). The planets underlined shall be the ruling planets of these younger brothers/sisters.

Rahu rules the first younger co-born and is in the twelfth house with malefic aspects with Jupiter ruling the second younger co-born. The native assisted these brothers to start a business. In 1994, the immediate younger brother (Rahu) stabbed him in the back and precipitated a family crisis. However the next younger (Jupiter) remained loyal throughout. He has now taken the two youngest brothers (7th Ketu & 8th Saturn (AK) to assist him. In this advisable? The fifth younger co-born (i.e. 3rd younger sister) is shown by the Sun in Gemini. She has Saturn in the seventh house from the Sun. this is a miserable combination. She committed suicide in 1995. Treating Gemini as the temporary ascendant, there are malefics in all quadrants (sarpa yoga). Rahu in the fourth precipitated the evil.

In the saptamsa (D-7), Leo rises with the putrakarak (Venus) in debility in the second as the natural putrakarak (Jupiter) being the fifth lord (first pregnancy) is in the sixth house (second to fifth and hence natural marakasthana) in debility. Jupiter is also in the eighth from Moon and Sun (the sustainer and initiator of the pregnancies) the first pregnancy was aborted. The seventh (Aquarius) has two lords Saturn and Rahu and as atmakarak Saturn dominates. Being in exaltation Saturn gave a very competent son. He is of good health (being in 5th from Moon) and is a doctor. Rahu in the ninth house indicates only one more child after this (i.e. 3

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pregnancies). Mars, the 9th lord, is in Leo showing the second son.

INFERENCE:

Stanzas 1.1.25 to 1.1.27 which pertain to method of counting and others should be understood as follows:-

(a) That for matter concerning the native the reckoning houses from Arudha lagna is always zodiacal.

(b) That for matter concerning the spouse the reckoning of houses from the upapada is always zodiacal.

(c) That for matter concerning co-borns of he native the elder from the eleventh and younger from the third, the reckoning from the Arudha lagna is zodiacal or reverse order depending on whether the sign is odd or even (and not odd footed).

(d) That for matter concerning co-borns of the spouse the houses are reckoned from the upapada in zodiacal or reverse order depending on whether the upapada sign is odd or even.

(e) That for matters concerning co-borns from the Drekkana (D-3) this zodiacal/reverse count would depend on whether the ascendant is odd or even. The first elder/younger sibling is seen from the eleventh/third house respectively and the subsequent are seen by moving, in Manduka Gati (frog jump-3 signs; after covering six signs it crawls to the next and again starts jumping to every third house).

(f) That the lords of the respective houses conjoined by other planets determine the sex of the sibling. If they

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are placed in odd signs (except Gemini & Aquarius) or in Pisces or Cancer the sex is male.

If they are placed in even signs (except Pisces & Cancer) or in Gemini or Aquarius the sex is female. If exalted the sex is male and if debilitated the sex is female. If conjoined by other planets, the strongest amongst these shall determine the sex. The Sun, Jupiter, Rahu & Mars are males. The Moon, Venus, & Ketu are female and Mercury & Saturn are neuters or may show a female/male respectively.

(g) That for matters concerning children from the Saptamsa chart (D-7) the zodiacal/reverse count would depend on the nature of the ascending sign as being odd/even respectively. The first-child is seen from the fifth house and subsequent children are seen from every third there from (i.e. 7th, 9th, 11th etc). as per manduka gati.

Normally the nodes (Rahu & Ketu) tend to limit the number of issue.

(h) The sex of child should be understood in the same manner as given in (f) for co-borns.

(i) For details concerning the child/co-born, treat the sign occupied by the lord as lagna (Paka lagna plays a crucial role) and study the planetary positions there from. The relationship between the lord of the child /co-borns and lord of lagna (and lagna itself) are to be examined as per canons in this subject. It two or more planets are together (or in Kendra) the co-borns/children work together (parasara karaka). Thus, the results should be seen from the respective houses.

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APPENDIX - I

The Sanskrit Alphabet

The AlphabetThe Sanskrit language developed by Brahma had 50 alphabets distributed among the seven planets from the Sun to Saturn. The Sanskrit word for alphabet in Sanskrit is ‘akÿara’ based on the starting alphabet ‘a’ and last alphabet ‘kÿa’. Later two other consonants were added – one before (la) and one after (jña) the last alphabet kÿa. However, Vedic Numerology employs the fifty original alphabets. The alphabets are given in table - .

Table 2: Sanskrit Alphabets

Katapayadi Varga1) Each of the Sanskrit vowels have a zero value (Table-1) and,2) Each of the consonants Ka, Ta, Pa & Ya have a numerical value of one, hence the name Katapayadi Varga. 3) The consonants following these have a sequentially higher numerical value (Table-2).

Table 3: Katapayadi Varga – Vowels

Value 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Vowels

Overlord-Sun

A Aa

#

$ % ^ \ §

a ˜ i Ÿ u ¨ ® ²¤ ¥ @

@e

Aae

AaE

A<

A>

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l®

l² e ai o au aÕ

a×

Table 4: Katapayadi Varga - Consonants

Value

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Group

‘Ka’Group

Overlord-Mars Overlord-Venus

k o g " ' C D j H |

ka

kha

ga

gha

ða Ca

cha

ja jha ña

‘Ta’Group

Overlord-Mercury Overlord-JupiterQ Q f F [ t w d x n ÷a

÷ha

ýa

ýha

õa ta tha

da

dha

na

‘Pa’Group

Overlord-Saturn

P ) b - m

pa

pha

ba

bha

ma

‘Ya’Group

Overlord-MoonY r l v z ; s h ]ya

ra la va þa ÿa sa ha

kÿa

Step 1: Write the word of the stanza in Devanagari script and remove the “matra’s” and incomplete/half letters. Step 2: The numerical value of the remaining letters should be written sequentially.Step 3: The number so obtained should be reversed. Step 4: Divide this reversed number by 12. Step 5: The remainder gives the sign/house referred to in the stanza.

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IllustrationFor example, the word ‘Dara’ has two full letters ‘da’, and ‘ra’, of numerical value ‘8’, & ‘2’, respectively. Thus, dara in 82, which reversed gives 28. Now, 28 divided by 12 leaves a reminder of 4. Hence, ‘dara’, would mean the fourth house or the fourth sign i.e. Cancer, depending on the context.

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APPENDIX - II

Swamsa

Parasara (BPHS) Text:“karkaMSao SauBa ivap` lagnaaMSao ca SauBa ga`ho. SauBasaMvaIixato jaatao rajaa Bavait inaiScat:.. svaaMSaaocCuBaga`ha: kond`o kaoNao vaa papvaija-ta:. Qana-ivad\yaayautao jaatao imaEaOima-EaflaM vaodt\..

Transliterationk˜rak˜Õþe þubha vipra lagn˜Õþe ca þubha grahe.

þubhasaÕvŸkÿite j˜to bhavati niþcita×. sv˜Õþocchubhagrah˜× kendre koõe v˜ p˜pavarjit˜×.dhana-vidy˜yuto j˜to miþrairmiþraphalaÕ vedat.

TranslationIf there are only benefics in K˜rak˜Õþa and Lagnamsa and aspected only by benefics, the native will surely enjoy beneficial results. Similarly, benefics are in Swamsa and its quadrants and trines and devoid of malefics, the native will surely by prosperous and knowledgeable. Both benefic and malefic planets in such quadrants & trines give mixed results.

PurportParasara explains the difference between the K˜rak˜Õþa (soul) and Lagnamsa (body) and by using the word ‘Swamsa’ to describe both when common rules are present confirms our understanding in this regard that Swamsa refers to the Navamsa placement of the ˜tmakaraka as well as the Lagna. The Lagna refers to the inherent abilities, skills and other resources of the person and in the Navamsa chart, it is called Lagnamsa where the skills etc inherited from past births are shown. The K˜rak˜Õþa, on the other hand, shows the desires and goals that have caused this birth. If beneficial planets are in trines to the Lagnamsa or aspect it, they show the availability of resources and special skills to achieve the purposes indicated by the K˜rak˜Õþa.

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APPENDIX - III

Frequently asked Questions

Topic: Planets

Q1. What is Sama-saptaka? Seems to be opposition."Sama-Saptaka" refers to the placement of two 'otherwise friendly planets' in mutual one-seventh houses from each other. The placement of two diremalefics in such places is not considered 'sama-saptaka'. For this purpose the planets must have at least 'SAMA' relationship in the Graha Maitrya (five types of relationship) table.

I will give two illustrations to explain my point. (1) The mutual placement of Saturn and Mars in the 1st and 7th houses causes Unmada Yoga or madness. Thus this position cannot be called Sama-saptaka, as the planets are not only natural enemies, but also temporal enemies. What is worse, both are in Marana Karaka Sthana. (2) The Mutual placement of Jupiter and Mars in the first and seventh house axis resulted in a powerful Guru-Mangala Yoga for Bhagavan Sri Ram and He cannot be defeated in battle. This is taught by Krishna as 'among warriors, I am Ram' - Bhagavat Gita.

Om Gurave Namah

Bibliography

Chapter 1BPHS - Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra, Maharishi Parasara, translation Girish Sharma, Sagar Publications.BG - Bhagavat Gita, Maharishi Vyasa, translation and commentary Srila Prabhupada, Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.Shatapatha Brahmana – Sloka 14.16ktmao to ~yais~MSat\ [it AYTaO vasava:.ekadSa $d`a WadSaaid%yaa: t eki~MSat\[nd`ScaOva p`jaapitSca ~yais~MSaaivait..ktmao vasava [it. AignaSca pRiqavaI ca vaayauScaantirxaM caaid%yaSca VaOSca cand`maaSca naxa~aiNa caOto vasava etoYau hIdM savao- vasau ihtma\ eto hIdM savao- vaasayanto tViddM sava- vaasayanto tsmaad\ vasava [it. ktmao $d`a [it. dSaomao pu$Yao p`aNaa Aa%maOkadSa: to yadasmaat\ ma%yaa-cCrIrdu%k`amaint Aqa raodint td\ yad\ raodyaint tsmaad\ $d`a [it. ktma Aaid%yaa [it. WadSamaasaa: samva%sarsya et Aaid%yaa: eto ihdM sava-maaddanaayaint tViddM sava-maaddanaa yaint tsmaaid%yaa [it. ktma [nd`: ktma: p`jaapitirit stnaiya%naurovaond`ao ya&: p`jaapitirit. ktma ekao dova [it sa ba`*ma %yaid%yaacaxato..

Dhatupatha:idvau : k`IDaivaijaigaYaa vyavahar Vuit stuit maaodmad svaPna kaint gaitYau.Aitereya Brahmana – Vishnu Puran – Nirukta – Sloka 7.16dovaao danaad vaa dIpnaad\ vaa Vaotnaad\ Vusqaanaao BavatIit vaa.

Om Gurave Namah

Index & Glossary

NOTE: The following abbreviations are used: n., proper name; m., meaning; A., adjective; N., noun; d., derived from word(s); M.Bh., Mahabharata; Bh.P., Bhagavat Purana;

Abhijit